June 3, 2018
Kau Kau Grill
Akamai locals know that one does not visit Kau Kau Grill for the luxurious atmosphere, although the dozen or so seats are quite cozy, air conditioning was recently installed, and the service is friendly as can be. At Kau Kau…
May 27, 2018
Chef Chai
The early bird catcheth the worm. This little morsel of wisdom can be traced back to the early 17th century, but its proverbial truth is demonstrated on a daily basis at Chef Chai, the Honolulu restaurant celebrated for its Hawaii…
May 27, 2018
Pagoda Floating Restaurant
Through the end of June, Pagoda Floating Restaurant is celebrating fathers and graduates with an irresistible deal that the entire family can enjoy. With Pagoda’s whimsically monikered “Dads & Grads Crab Special,” groups purchasing four adult lunch or dinner buffets…
May 20, 2018
Japanese Restaurant Aki
For more than a decade, chef Shoichi Kosaka learned his trade in traditional izakayas, or Japanese pubs, absorbing the most authentic techniques from some of Japan’s most accomplished culinary artists. At Japanese Restaurant Aki in Kaimuki, Kosaka brings those flavors…
May 20, 2018
Wailana Coffee House
Detectives Steve McGarrett and Lou Grover are sitting in a booth at Wailana Coffee House, rhapsodizing over breakfast. “I’m tellin’ you, man … they have the best. They have the best pancakes on the island, hands down,” says McGarrett, as…
May 13, 2018
Kozo Sushi
Looking for something special to take to a Mother’s Day gathering today? Kozo Sushi can help! Oahu’s favorite sushi shop has a plethora of party platters that Mom and everybody in the ohana will just adore. They’re perfect for the…
May 13, 2018
Kahai Street Kitchen
For a dozen years, Kahai Street Kitchen (KSK) has been a satisfying source of gustatory pleasure for those lucky enough to discover it. This small but diverse restaurant has offered an intriguing menu of local favorites, international flavors and fusion…
May 6, 2018
The Reef Bar & Market Grill
Last October, The Reef Bar & Market Grill at Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort opened in the space that had been occupied for 38 years by Shore Bird Restaurant and Beach Bar. As Outrigger Hotels and Resorts marks its 70th…
April 29, 2018
Hoku's
For almost 55 years, The Kahala Hotel & Resort has attracted a wide range of high-profile clientele, from the Dalai Lama to Queen Elizabeth to the Rolling Stones. Locals and tourists also have been drawn to The Kahala’s beaches, ballrooms,…
April 22, 2018
Yum Cha Hawaii
From the very moment one steps over the threshold, it’s obvious that Yum Cha Hawaii isn’t an ordinary Chinese restaurant. Located on the ground floor of Uraku Tower on Kapiolani Boulevard, this is a place whose decor, menu and sensibilities…
