August 7, 2016
Ruth's Chris Steak House
Since Ruth Fertel opened Ruth’s Chris Steak House in the 1970s, it has become a reliable steak house — with locations all over the country — where you can get all the classic “fixings.” But that doesn’t mean that the…
July 31, 2016
Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant
Golden Palace manager Gary Lam constantly has an eye on food trends. “I do a lot of research — I look around and see what’s out there, what people are into, what they are eating,” he explains. “And then I…
July 17, 2016
Bakery & Table
Already popular in Japan, where it has a few locations, Bakery & Table now shares its sought-after fare with Hawaii’s diners at its Honolulu eatery, which opened March 1. It is really more like two eateries in one: Downstairs is…
July 10, 2016
Ahi & Vegetable
Having worked in fish wholesaling for many years, Sam Seo knows how to pick the freshest ahi. But Seo dreamed of having his own restaurant to share that fresh fish with even more people — a goal he achieved by…
June 26, 2016
JJ's Bistro & French Pastry
At JJ Bistro and French Pastry, according to chef and owner JJ Luangkhot, “Dessert comes first.” And indeed, when you walk into the Kaimuki bistro, the first thing you’ll notice is a tantalizing display case filled with various pastries. But…
June 19, 2016
Magnolia Ice Cream & Treats
It used to be that you could only get the Asian-inspired and tropical flavors of Magnolia Ice Cream & Treats in cartons at the grocery store. But that changed last year when the popular brand began opening retail shops, starting…
June 12, 2016
Pounders
Located in Polynesian Cultural Center’s (PCC) Hukilau Marketplace, Pounders Restaurant is named for a popular bodysurfing spot nearby. And if you’re in the area for a day at the beach, or you’re heading up to North Shore, Pounders makes a…
June 5, 2016
Asian Mix
Nestled beneath Safeway on Beretania Street, Asian Mix has become a go-to spot for people on the go. According to owner Daniel Leung, the restaurant caters to shoppers wanting to get their groceries home, as well as workers grabbing a…
May 29, 2016
Seafood Village Chinese Cuisine
Located in Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort & Spa, Seafood Village has been serving visitors and locals alike for more than 20 years. That’s a long time for any business, especially in the notoriously challenging restaurant industry. So what gives Seafood…
May 22, 2016
Aja Sushi & Bento
After Lauren Yoo had been working in in vestment banking for about a decade, she began to grow tired of the industry. Thinking about what she’d like to do next, her thoughts returned to the restaurant that her parents had…
