October 3, 2017
Kozo Sushi
For kamaaina “in the know,” Kozo Sushi is one of Oahu’s most delectable dining gems. Year after year, Kozo’s sushi, carefully made with the freshest ingredients, has motivated locals to select the chain as one of “Hawaii’s Best” in the…
September 24, 2017
Genki Sushi
The concept of kaiten sushi — literally translated as, “revolving” sushi — originated more than 50 years ago from the mind of Fumio Saito, a young Japanese sushi chef. With the arrival of Genki Sushi in 1993, Saito’s conveyor-belt delivery…
September 3, 2017
Umami-ya Shabu Shabu
Shabu, shabu. Swish, swish. It’s an onomatopoeic Korean phrase that represents the sound made by meat when it is swirled in a pot of broth. On a recent trip to Umami-ya Shabu Shabu, Honolulu’s chic new hot-pot spot, Dining Out‘s…
August 27, 2017
Seoul Jung
When local folks think about Korean food, what image comes to mind? For most of us, it’s probably “island-style” Korean: a Styrofoam box with two scoops rice, a pile of meat jun and kalbi, and plenty of kimchi. But our…
August 20, 2017
Ruby Tuesday
When you eat a delectable breakfast at any Ruby Tuesday in Hawaii, you’ll be having a rare and unusual experience. The franchise’s five Hawaii restaurants are just about the only Ruby Tuesdays on the planet that offer breakfast! “There are…
August 6, 2017
Sarento's Waikiki
From the very first step into the private glass elevator that goes directly to the 30th floor of the Ilikai hotel in Waikiki, it’s obvious that Sarento’s is no ordinary eatery. The long ascent to the world-famous penthouse restaurant provides…
July 30, 2017
IHOP
When you open the door to enter International House of Pancakes (IHOP), the sweet fragrance of maple syrup greets you like a warm hug. And that’s just the beginning of your delicious welcome to America’s favorite pancake eatery. At IHOP’s…
July 23, 2017
Harbor Restaurant At Pier 38
If Poseidon himself wanted a seafood feast, he could not do better than the delectable fare found on the menu at Harbor Restaurant at Pier 38. Take Misoyaki Chilean Sea Bass ($42), for example, which only is offered for dinner.…
July 23, 2017
Poke & Box
It’s half past eight on a sultry Friday night, and Poke & Box, the little “make-your-own” eatery in Ala Moana’s Makai Market Food Court, is filled with a diverse group of hungry patrons. A customer in a T-shirt that proclaims…
July 16, 2017
Wolfgang's Steakhouse
When it’s time to mark a milestone, America loves its beef. The pursuit of a perfect steak is reason enough to book a table at Wolfgang’s Steakhouse in Waikiki. The Royal Hawaiian Center eatery, opened by famed restaurateur Wolfgang Zwiener,…
