March 16, 2014
Pho My Lien
A LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: SHRIMP FRIED RICE WITH MIXED VEGETABLE SAUTEE ($16.95) For more than a decade, Pho My Lien, located at Westridge Shopping Center in Aiea, presents customers with home-style Vietnamese cooking that cannot be duplicated.…
March 16, 2014
JJ's Bistro & French Pastry
The restaurant industry is comparable to the stock market in that it’s constantly fluctuating with the comings and goings of establishments hoping to hit an all-time high in an eclectic dining scene. At times it can be a competitive field,…
March 16, 2014
HASR Bistro, Il Lupino, Kahai Street Kitchen
What represents the beautiful islands we live in more than sunshine, rainbows and aloha? Ahi, of course! From a fish fanatic standpoint, “lucky we live Hawaii,” specifically for this reason. Ahi, also known as yellowfin tuna and bigeye tuna, is…
March 9, 2014
Ocean House
Embrace the pure essence of Hawaii at Ocean House, a restaurant within Outrigger Reef on the Beach Hotel that embodies casual elegance amid an open-air, plantation-style atmosphere. Having opened its doors in 2002, Ocean House thrives on the philosophy of…
March 2, 2014
Kozo Sushi
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: CHICKEN KATSU BENTO: $6.99 Fulfill all sushi cravings at Kozo Sushi, a beloved eatery that traces its roots to Osaka, Japan. Fast-forward more than 40 years later, and Kozo Sushi has grown…
March 2, 2014
Japengo, Plumeria Beach House
Me so crazy about miso! Yup, Ono readers, miso is my latest and greatest obsession. Let me count the ways in which I adore this Japanese culinary staple. First of all, a bowl of steamy, hot miso soup with chunks…
March 2, 2014
Zia's Caffe
A piece of Italy is tucked away in the mist of Kaneohe’s majestic Koolau Mountains, as Zia’s Caffe is home to Italian favorites that never fail to please diners. Owner Don Dymond has been an active part of Hawaii’s restaurant…
February 23, 2014
Cake Works
TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM CAKE: ($18 FOR 6-INCH, $30 FOR 8-INCH, $4 PER SLICE) You can have your cake and eat it too at Cake Works, an award-winning patisserie that offers specialty…
February 23, 2014
Kenny's Restaurant
Comfort food for the soul is what Kenny’s Restaurant does best. On any given day, this Kalihi establishment is flooded with local patrons who all crave the kamaaina classics and American staples that warm the heart and put the mind…
