July 19, 2015
Pounders
Surf is up on Oahu’s North Shore, but waves aren’t quite what we’re hungry for. The clock’s cuckoo appears to say, “It’s noon, you’re famished — to Pounders in Laie!” Inside Polynesian Cultural Center is where you’ll stay, and we’ll…
July 12, 2015
Seafood Village Chinese Cuisine
What adult doesn’t remember constantly being commanded to “eat your vegetables!” as a child? From mothers clucking to cartoons coaxing (Popeye, anyone?), we were always reminded of the rewards for consuming all things green. And where some of these memories…
July 12, 2015
Royal Thai Garden
As far as anniversaries go, few are as special as reaching that initial one-year milestone. And in the restaurant world, celebrating such an occasion signifies success — showing that customers have taken notice and like what they see and, in…
July 5, 2015
3660 On the Rise
Boasting fine dining fare marked by a distinctly eclectic and refined aesthetic, 3660 On The Rise manages to offer its guests exquisite eats without falling prey to over-the-top elitism. “I believe what makes 3660 stand out is our cuisine itself,”…
July 5, 2015
Japanese BBQ Yoshi
Any visit to Honolulu’s newest yakiniku destination, Japanese B.B.Q. Yoshi, will quickly reveal its undeniable motif: meat. And not just any meat — only the highest quality, premium kind. Whether it be U.S. Kobe kalbi or ascending grades of primo…
June 28, 2015
Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki
In this day and age, hearing that one is being “taken to court” is a declaration normally met with an ominous sense of doom, elevated blood pressure and sheer panic. But when Dining Out got the call informing us of…
June 28, 2015
Pounders
July Fourth is just around the corner, and with it comes the chance to celebrate! And who doesn’t love a celebration? Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) agrees, and is excited to extend an open invitation to all kamaaina and visitors to…
June 21, 2015
Sekiya's Restaurant
LONG KNOWN AS THE GO-TO SPOT for heart-soothing neighborhood comfort food that somehow finds that perfect balance between authentic Japanese inspiration and unique Hawaiian flair, Sekiya’s Restaurant and Delicatessen doles out steaming bowls of goodness alongside affordably delicious okazu offerings…
June 21, 2015
Mamaya
The beloved bento. A favorite lunch option for Hawaii’s on-the-go diners, this Japanese staple takes the best of what the Islands have to offer — such as fresh, succulent seafood — and combines it with wholesome veggies and grains in…
June 14, 2015
zPizza
An American classic — evoking images of ooey, gooey delicious melt-in-your-mouth cheeses and warm, feel-good emotions — pizza is prime. But far too often, vegetarians with an affinity for these slices of Italian goodness have been limited to only one…
