April 14, 2013
Chef Chai, Kit n Kitchen, Romano's Macaroni Grill
Spring into spring with rosemary, a heat-loving herb with fragrant, evergreen, needle-like leaves and white, pink, purple or blue flowers. A decorative plant often associated with the Mediterranean, rosemary needs no water (other than the humidity carried by the breeze)…
April 8, 2013
Sakura Restaurant
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: Sashimi Donburi ($19) Fare with flair is what you’ll find at Sakura Restaurant on Waialae Avenue, where brothers and co-owners Jun and Ryo Tsuchiya treat their guests like family and present traditional…
April 8, 2013
678 Hawaii
Sizzling hot, 678 Hawaii brings a new dimension to the traditional Korean yakiniku-style of dining. With more than 250 locations in Korea, this contemporary and chic barbecue franchise has expanded to the U.S. and recently made its mark in the…
April 8, 2013
Big City Diner, Hi Sandwich & Drink, Himalayan Kitchen
I love having the opportunity to dine out numerous times per week as a part of my job. You know, it’s a tough task to make room in your belly time and time again for new food adventures, but someone’s…
March 31, 2013
Japengo
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: STEAMED MANILA CLAMS ($15) A front-runner in Pacific Rim cuisine, Japengo, located within Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa, is a must-try for locals and tourists alike. Chef Michael Imada has…
March 31, 2013
Ichiriki
It’s Wednesday, and the lunch rush has yet to explode into Ichiriki Japanese Nabe Restaurant on Piikoi Street, so I snag a corner booth near the window and consider it the perfect time to catch up with MMA fighter and…
March 31, 2013
Asahi Grill, Happy Days Chinese Restaurant, La Palme D'or
Happy Easter, Ono readers! Today’s the day when Easter baskets burst at the seams with sugar-filled goodies, and I can’t help but relish the boxes of neon-colored marshmallow Peeps and chocolate marshmallow rabbits that sit before me. The hard-boiled eggs…
March 31, 2013
Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant
It’s 8 a.m. at Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant in Liliha Square Shopping Plaza and loyal patrons have already formed a line at the pick-up window outside the restaurant, all to get their hands on the restaurant’s impressive selection of…
March 24, 2013
Anytime Cafe
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: PORK CHOP RISOTTO ($13.95) Eclectic in its fare, Anytime Cafe in Market City Shopping Center effortlessy melds an exquisite blend of East meets West with its renowned Eurasian cuisine. Having opened its…
March 24, 2013
Makino Chaya
When you’re hungry, access to an all-you-can-eat buffet is phenomenal, then add a reasonable price to the equation, and you’re ready to stuff yourself to your heart’s content. Makino Chaya in Aiea’s Westridge Shopping Center dominates, as this renowned Japanese…
