February 11, 2018
Il Lupino
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, romance is in the air, as beguiling as the scent of pikake. For lovers seeking to celebrate amore, there’s no better place than Il Lupino Trattoria & Wine Bar, the charmingly authentic Italian…
February 4, 2018
Little Village Noodle House
As the Year of the Rooster winds down, Chinese restaurants all over the world are getting ready for the Spring Festival. A celebration at the turn of the lunisolar Chinese calendar, the holiday is filled with icons, symbols, traditions and…
January 28, 2018
Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant
Around the world, many cultures have New Year’s traditions that involve eating certain foods for good luck. At midnight on New Year’s Eve, Spaniards eat exactly 12 grapes — one for every month and toll of the bell — to…
January 21, 2018
Manichi Ramen
Though it’s no surprise Manichi Ramen is home to many popular and sizzling noodle soups, store manager Chris Jon would like you to know that the restaurant’s selections go far beyond the humble soup bowl. “I would describe it as…
January 14, 2018
GRYLT
The story of GRYLT begins with a hungry surfer. As corporate chef Jose Arias explains it, his boss, owner Allen Farinas, was an enthusiastic waterman with a big appetite for healthy food. “After Allen would go surfing, he’d say, ‘Where…
January 7, 2018
New Shilawon Korean Restaurant
The mouthwatering aroma of beef brisket sizzling on a hot yakiniku grill at New Shilawon Korean Restaurant is an irresistible greeting for guests craving authentic Korean fare. This friendly Amana Street eatery offers a sweet taste of home to those…
December 31, 2017
Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant
If you want to get to know a community’s culinary habits, visit its busiest restaurants on a weekday morning. On a trip to Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant one recent Thursday just before Christmas, it’s delightfully obvious that the neighborhood…
December 24, 2017
Uncle's Fish Market & Grill
The story of Uncle’s Fish Market & Grill is well-known around Pier 38 and beyond. Bruce Johnson created his award-winning restaurant as a tribute to his beloved “uncles,” the legendary aku fishermen who became his mentors after he arrived in…
December 17, 2017
Aja Sushi & Bento
The word “Aja” is lovely, no matter how you say it. “A-ha? Asia? Ay-juh? We’ve heard many different pronunciations!” chuckles Lauren Yoo, general manager of Aja Sushi & Bento. The correct pronunciation is “Ahh-zhuh,” and it’s a derivative of Azabu-juban,…
December 10, 2017
Teishoku Restaurant
It’s been just a year and a half since the doors of Teishoku Restaurant flew open to welcome guests, and the restaurant has already gained legions of fans for its delicious, reasonably priced Japanese fusion cuisine. From a creative menu…
