January 25, 2016
Scratch Kitchen & Meatery
Located in Chinatown on Smith Street sits down town’s most beloved brunch spot — Scratch Kitchen & Bake Shop. The eatery, which opened in July 2015, boasts lots of eclectic flavors, especially Southern-style dishes inspired by the travels of owner…
January 19, 2016
Mamaya
The literal translation of Japanese restaurant Mamaya’s name is “mama’s house.” With the goal of serving large portions of comfort foods just like Mom used to make at affordable prices, this eatery sure knows how to please.
With three…
January 11, 2016
Chai's Waikiki Hawaiian Fusion
Recognized as one of the state’s top Hawaii-Regional-Cuisine chefs, Chai Chaowasaree humbly takes pride in his work. Serving more than just food, Chef Chai meticulously creates art — fusing tastes, textures and colors to ensure that each bite is perfect.…
January 11, 2016
Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant
The red and gold exterior of Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant has been standing tall on the streets of Chinatown since 2001. Owned and operated by father-son duo Howard and Gary Lam, the family-run eatery takes pride in serving traditional Chinese…
January 5, 2016
Gokoku Sushi
This year, make it your resolution to venture out to Gokoku Sushi at Koko Marina Center in Hawaii Kai for some authentic Japanese food with local and Pacific Rim twists. In addition to great food, the eatery offers a trendy…
January 5, 2016
Oceanarium Restaurant
Dive into Oceanarium Restaurant, where you can indulge in a seafood paradise — with a view, too, as patrons dine next to a massive, live aquarium. Located on the main floor of Pacific Beach Hotel, the eatery’s aquarium is three…
December 29, 2015
Max's of Manila
This year marks the 70th anniversary of Max’s of Manila. The restaurant chain highlighting Filipino cuisine made its way to Hawaii almost 10 years ago, with one location in Waipahu and another in Honolulu. Max’s of Manila started in Maximo…
December 20, 2015
House Of Wong Restaurant
Longtime Waikiki restaurant China Garden is settling in just fine at its new location on Kapahulu Avenue. Now known as House of Wong Restaurant, this new kid on the block is learning lots about how to cater to locals and…
December 20, 2015
Thai Lao Restaurant
Thai Lao Restaurant takes pride in many things, from great food to friendly service, and most of all, ohana. “The customers that come in are a part of our family; whatever they want, we serve it,” says chef Mani Phongsavath.…
December 15, 2015
Zia's Caffe
With so many chain restaurants popping up around the island, it’s nice to know that feel-good, family-style eateries still exist. Take Zia’s Caffe, for example, an authentic Italian restaurant conveniently located off Kamehameha Highway in Kaneohe. Since 2001, Zia’s Caffe…
