January 26, 2014
Little Village Noodle House
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: JAI ($12.95) Delve into the exotic flavors of China at Little Village Noodle House on Smith Street, where the award-winning array of cuisine is welcomed by locals and tourists alike. Food enthusiasts…
January 26, 2014
Bali Steak & Seafood
As one of Hawaii’s premier resorts, Hilton Hawaiian Village in the heart of Waikiki always keeps up with the times. This year, in fact, guests at the Hilton will notice some impressive enhancements to the property, including the redesign of…
January 26, 2014
Big City Diner, Kau Kau Grill, Tony Roma's
Happy Sunday, Ono readers! My love affair with food continues, this time with barbecue pork ribs — such a simple American classic, or so you would think. This week, however, with a serious need for ribs (not just any ribs,…
January 19, 2014
Larry's Bakery
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: COLORED BUTTER BREAD (ONE-POUND LOAF, UNSLICED; $6.50) A sweet staple in the Salt Lake neighborhood, Larry’s Bakery has everything you need to satisfy your sugar cravings. Brother-and-sister team Lance Yafuso and Iris…
January 19, 2014
Yogurstory
With a name like YogurStory, the initial assumption might be that it’s a place dedicated to the frozen yogurt craze — just another establishment to hop on the bandwagon, you may say. However, for this Keeaumoku Street restaurant, that belief…
January 19, 2014
Oceanarium Restaurant, Pagoda Floating Restaurant
Something fishy is going on, but don’t fret, Ono readers, there’s no need to proceed with caution. It’s just rare to stumble upon a healthy meal that is ever so indulgent. I love to cater my diet to nutritious options,…
January 12, 2014
Million Restaurant
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: SPICY CHICKEN WINGS ($11.95 FULL ORDER, $7.95 SIDE ORDER) Bring on the heat at Million Restaurant with a top-notch Korean meal. Open for dinner and late-night dining only, this Sheridan Street eatery…
January 12, 2014
Zippy's
There are few things kamaaina love more than Zippy’s Restaurants and Las Vegas, and now you can have the best of both worlds as Hawaii’s favorite restaurant presents its annual Las Vegas Giveaway now through Feb. 16. An iconic landmark…
January 12, 2014
Kahai Street Kitchen, Kenny's Restaurant
My love for pumpkin is obvious, as I’m sure avid Ono readers will remember the fact that I demolished three pumpkin pies two days after Thanksgiving as if it was nothing. Toasted pumpkin seeds? Oh yeah … such a perfect…
January 5, 2014
Genki Sushi
TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: PLATTER A ($55.50; FEEDS AT LEAST 4 TO 5 PEOPLE.) Genki Sushi is highly regarded as one of Hawaii’s premier kaiten-style sushi establishments, as it serves up quality sushi and other…