Last Sunday was Groundhog Day, and legendary prognosticator Punxsutawney Phil failed to see his shadow, meaning we’ll have an early spring. So ignore this week’s gloomy weather and start looking ahead to sunshine and cookouts. Of course, an old-fashioned cookout…
Akira Japanese Restaurant offers the traditional “kaiseki” (multicourse) meals of Japan while using high quality ingredients from Hawaii, creating a cuisine that blends the best of both worlds. “We have traditional Japanese dishes with local ingredients,” says owner and chef…
Located on the second floor of the Honolulu Design Center, Stage Restaurant is committed to offering diners unique culinary experiences. As part of this commitment, executive chef Ron de Guzman and his culinary team members create a special multi-course Ovation…
Maple Garden has been a Moiliili institution for nearly half a century. Since opening its doors in 1975, the restaurant has specialized in authentic Northern Chinese cuisine. “We are the original Sichuan-style Chinese restaurant,” owner Richard Lam explains. “We have…
After the hubbub of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year’s Day, Yule, etc., it’s quite possible you missed another recent holiday. The first Friday of every year is National Donut Day, and has been for 82 years. The Salvation Army…
A little more than a year ago, Benihana at the Hilton Hawaiian Village was renamed Rocky Japanese Steak Teppan Restaurant in honor of founder Rocky Aoki. He passed away in 2008, but is remembered not only as a restaurateur but…
Located on the second floor of Ala Moana Center, Rokkaku Hamakatsu offers modernized, Kyoto-style cuisine, specializing in tonkatsu as well as various seasonal dishes. Rokkaku Hamakatsu is owned by Ringer Hut, a Japanese corporation with more than 900 restaurants in…
Since opening its doors in 2012, Asian Mix has specialized in offering affordable Chinese, Japanese and local fare. Located below Safeway on Beretania Street, the casual eatery’s extensive menu features rice, noodles, pork, lamb, beef, chicken, shrimp and fish, as…
The holidays are a time for indulgence, sometimes a little too much indulgence. Maybe it’s too much eggnog at Christmas. Maybe it’s too much champagne on New Year’s Eve. Maybe it’s just too much of everything. After the smoke of…
At the far end of Waikiki across from Kapiolani Park, you can experience a bit of Japanese-style tranquility at Miyako Restaurant. Located on the second floor of the New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel, the restaurant offers an intimate atmosphere with…