October 18, 2015
Il Lupino
Serving authentic, traditional Italian eats, Il Lupino Trattoria & Wine Bar in Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center is like taking a little trip to Italy. That may be because it was a trip to Italy that inspired the restaurant in the…
October 11, 2015
Crab House Makino
There’s just something about buffets. Maybe it’s that you can pile your plate with as much food as you’d like (and then return for seconds), or that often they offer a range of different types of cuisine. Those things certainly…
October 4, 2015
Minamoto Kitchoan
Opened in 1947, Japanese-style confectionery Minamoto Kitchoan now boasts worldwide popularity, with more than 200 stores in Japan alone, along with a string of shops in cities that include London, Taiwan, Singapore, New York City and Los Angeles. Locally, it…
September 27, 2015
Million Restaurant
Million Restaurant has been treating customers to authentic Korean eats since 1989, created by five siblings and their mother. The family all had previously been in the restaurant industry and decided that they wanted to open their own joint. As…
September 13, 2015
Mamaya
It seems that island diners simply can’t get enough of Mamaya. With locations in Aiea and Ala Moana Center flourishing, the prime bento venture recently opened up a cafe on Bishop Street — which has been greeted with lines that…
September 6, 2015
Formaggio Wine Bar
A few years ago, Niraj Maskey was a regular customer at Formaggio Wine Bar. He loved it for its Italianand French-inspired eats, vast wine selection and cozy, intimate setting. So when the opportunity to purchase the restaurant came about, Maskey…
August 30, 2015
Ichiriki
By now, you’ve likely tried the flavorful nabe at Ichiriki Japanese Nabe Restaurant that comes stocked with an array of meat, seafood and vegetables. But the eatery always is rolling out something new, and starting Sept. 1, it’s got some…
August 25, 2015
Thai Lao Restaurant
Southeast Asia long has been a popular tourist destination — and I would presume that the region’s food plays a big role in that. But even if you can’t make it there for a vacation any time soon, you can…
August 18, 2015
Good Fortune Chinese Restaurant
There might be a lot of Chinese eateries around town, but the newly opened Good Fortune stands out from the moment you walk in the door: White table cloths, a clean dining room and a friendly server greet you. Plus,…
August 9, 2015
Cajun King
Popular in the South and on the East Coast, seafood boils feature a variety of shell-fish and other types of seafood cooked all together in a heaping pot. That sounds like pretty much the best thing ever, right? So why…
