January 8, 2017
Shiro's Saimin Haven
Ever since Franz Shiro Matsuo opened Shiro’s Saimin Haven in the late ’60s, it has become a go-to spot for local favorites. But just because the eatery has such a long legacy, that doesn’t mean that it has stopped innovating.…
January 1, 2017
Wisp
Today marks a fresh start. So what better way to kick off the new year than by trying a new restaurant? Enter Wisp Restaurant & Lounge, which opened inside of the Lotus Honolulu at Diamond Head hotel last month. So…
December 25, 2016
Kono's
For years, Kono’s has been a go-to spot on the North Shore — known particularly for its kalua pig. “Our 12-hour slow-roasted kalua pig is the star of the Kono’s show and is featured throughout the menu in a variety…
December 18, 2016
House Of Wong Restaurant
If anything speaks to just how much Michael Wang loves the food industry, it’s this: He has a background in banking and finance, but after taking a part-time restaurant job while going to grad school, he never left. Instead, he…
December 11, 2016
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
It might be hard to believe, but the now-ubiquitous L&L Hawaiian Barbecue restaurants began as a dairy on Liliha Street that served plate lunches. Founders Johnson Kam and Eddie Flores have been growing the restaurant since 1976, when they started…
December 4, 2016
Asian Mix
Since opening in 2012, Asian Mix has aimed to bring high-quality food to customers at a quicker, more convenient pace — basically meaning that you get gourmet-style cuisine at a casual dining price. Over the years, it has become particularly…
November 27, 2016
New Shilawon Korean Restaurant
When the Lee family took over a longtime Korean restaurant and put the “New” in New Shilawon in 2014, they made some changes. Here’s one: Whereas the old restaurant was BYOB, New Shilawon offers a selection of beer, soju, Korean…
November 20, 2016
Kozo Sushi
Sushi is one of those foods where, even if you constantly want it, you can’t always indulge your cravings without having to wait to sit down for a lengthy meal at a dine-in sushi restaurant. That doesn’t have to be…
November 13, 2016
Kam Bowl Restaurant
Longtime Kalihi diner Kenny’s Restaurant might have closed its doors last year, but you can still get local-style favorites in the same location thanks to Kam Bowl Restaurant. It’s best known for oxtail soup and variations of fried rice, but…
November 6, 2016
Shiro's Saimin Haven
For his whole life, Franz Shiro Matsuo wanted nothing more than to open his own restaurant. He spent years working under different chefs, all with the goal of one day running his own place. He realized that dream in 1967…
