April 8, 2018
Applebee's, Fairwood Drive Inn and Pho 27 Cafe
Happy Sunday, Ono readers! Well, it’s officially springtime, and that means it’s the perfect time of year to dine on refreshing fare to get into the spirit of the season — and to brighten up all those rainy days we’ve…
April 1, 2018
Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant, Kau Kau Grill
Fried rice — it’s a dish etched into all of our palates, and a source of great pride among local foodies, chefs and home cooks alike, every one of which is convinced that his or her recipe is the best.…
March 25, 2018
Asian Mix, Big City Diner
With April 1 right around the corner, I suspect many of you are gathering the kids around to decorate and dye your eggs, then stow them away in secret corners of the backyard for an epic Easter egg hunt. Well,…
March 25, 2018
Mina's Fish House
Mina’s Fish House in the Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina has only been open since December, but in many ways this world-class seafood restaurant has been more than 20 years in the making. It all started with celebrity…
March 18, 2018
New Eagle Cafe, Yajima-Ya Japanese And Local Cuisine
What do loco mocos, hamburger steak, Thanksgiving dinner and Southern-style biscuits all have in common? They’re meant to be slathered in thick waves of savory gravy. An integral sauce in the pantheon of great American fare, gravy goes a long…
March 4, 2018
Kahai Street Kitchen, Kau Kau Grill
Without a doubt, one of Hawaii’s favorite cuts of meat is the short rib, and the mere mention of this succulent beef slab immediately sends images of freshly grilled kalbi to our minds and appetites — charred bits, caramelized edges,…
February 25, 2018
Seoul Garden Yakiniku, Umami-ya Shabu Shabu
I don’t know about you, but I’ve been glued to the TV over the last few weeks, catching every moment I can of the Winter Olympics. In addition to the thrill of watching incredible athletes perform at what can only…
February 18, 2018
Max's of Manila, Mina's Fish House
Life is a series of choices — many of which can be difficult to make — but deciding what to eat shouldn’t be one of them. That’s why the culinary gods knew exactly what they were doing when they created…
February 11, 2018
Applebee's, Ruth's Chris Steak House
We all remember one of the most iconic movie scenes of all time, when Forrest Gump relays his mama’s words of wisdom, “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re going to get.” How true it…
