December 10, 2018
Shiro's Saimin Haven
The menu at Shiro’s Saimin Haven is packed with traditional diner food and island classics that can be found at many “local-kine” eateries. But the difference between Shiro’s and its competitors can be tasted in every bite. Each dish on…
December 10, 2018
Mina's Fish House
When Chef Garrick Mendoza arrives at work each day, the view often leaves him breathless. “I walk into the dining room and there’s the ocean directly in front, and the kitchen less than 100 yards away,” he marvels. “I jumped…
December 2, 2018
New Eagle Cafe
It’s suppertime, your family is clamoring for dinner and nobody wants to cook. Your teenagers are as finicky as ever. The younger one is clamoring for kalbi, and the older one wants a salad. Dad insists a burger would be…
December 2, 2018
Chef Chai
Each year, foodies all over Oahu look forward to Restaurant Week as eagerly as hula aficionados anticipate the Merrie Monarch. The weeklong festival, which takes place each November, is a mouthwatering celebration of Hawaii’s unique cuisine. Though November has come…
November 25, 2018
Kozo Sushi
Just as every kamaaina knows the difference between mauka and makai, they also know that one must never go empty-handed to a holiday gathering. This season, partygoers all over Oahu will find themselves greeted with open arms when they arrive…
November 25, 2018
Mahaloha Burger
When he was still a kid, Jesse Aguinaldo learned to cook from an old-school chef at Kenny’s, the late, lamented Kalihi restaurant that served as a cornerstone of Kamehameha Shopping Center for nearly five decades. “He taught me to make…
November 18, 2018
The Reef Bar & Market Grill
In a world filled with omnivores, vegans often find themselves left out of the greater culinary adventure. At most restaurants, the hungry vegan is obliged to cobble together uninspired meals of salads, sides and fruit plates. But a chef at…
November 18, 2018
Genki Sushi
Serious chili aficionados know that rayu is a deliciously complex blend of exciting spices and subtle heat. Often served with ramen and gyoza, rayu provides an intriguing fusion of flavors that brings something new and wonderful to any dish. And…
November 18, 2018
Napoleon's Bakery
If every year, at about this time, you experience undeniable cravings for treats that feature a certain humble orange squash, you are not alone. After all, pumpkins have been lovingly cultivated for about 7,500 years. By the early 18th century,…
November 11, 2018
Yum Cha Hawaii
As your office begins planning its holiday party this year, Yum Cha Hawaii hopes you’ll consider hosting your gathering at its Uraku Tower location. Clean and classic, with crisp white tablecloths, striking contemporary light fixtures, a handsome well-stocked bar, and…
