April 2, 2017
The Mandalay
Workday lunches can be a tough thing to figure out. You want something reasonably priced, yet tasty; quick, yet relaxing. Downtown workers seem to have found the answer to lunchtime quandaries at The Mandalay, which serves up a mix of…
March 26, 2017
Junpuu
When Eiji Kato moved to the United States from Japan as a teenager, he was really picky about food. Settling first into Vermont and Texas, he had trouble finding restaurants that served what he wanted to eat. The solution? He…
March 19, 2017
Uncle's Fish Market & Grill
When asked how Uncle’s Fish Market & Grill got started, founder Bruce Johnson says, “Well, it started with the uncles, basically.” Johnson explains that ever since he became a fisherman at age 18 in Kona, he has had a number…
March 12, 2017
100 Sails Restaurant & Bar
Even if you can’t take a vacation this spring, you can at least feel like you’re getting away from it all at 100 Sails Restaurant & Bar. Located inside of Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki, 100 Sails is a sleek, modern…
March 5, 2017
Tempura Ichidai
Tempura is one of those foods that is so universally loved that restaurant group Pierthirty had the idea to create a whole eatery dedicated to it. That venture is Tempura Ichidai, which offers an authentic tempura bar experience. “From their…
February 26, 2017
Cafe Lani
From the moment that Café Lani Hawaii opened in January 2016, it drew in the crowds. Lines out the door appeared almost immediately. While that often is the case for new restaurants, Café Lani is now more than a year…
February 12, 2017
3660 On the Rise
Growing up, Russell Siu saw the way that his grandparents cooked. His grandfather, who had moved to Hawaii from China, had grown up without a refrigerator, so he became accustomed to getting fresh ingredients daily — whatever was available at…
February 5, 2017
New Shilawon Korean Restaurant
There’s something about New Shilawon Korean Restaurant that just feels cozy. Walk in and immediately feel at home in its casual, welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel as though you’re going over to a friend’s house — if only your…
January 29, 2017
Max's of Manila
The restaurant industry is a notoriously difficult one. Failed eateries are so common that it’s considered a victory when one can make it to its first birthday. So it goes without saying how impressive it is that Max’s of Manila…
January 15, 2017
Zia's Caffe
When it comes to his philosophy on the food that he prepares at Zia’s Caffe in Kaneohe, executive chef Jesse Kila says this: “We try to keep it simple.” You won’t find anything too fancy on the eatery’s menu, just…
