January 19, 2016
Izakaya Restaurant Ko
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: Omelet Rice Beef Stew Sauce ($11.50) Casual dining has been turned up a notch on Waialae Avenue, where Izakaya Restaurant Ko caters to dinner and late-night temptations. The cozy and charming Kaimuki…
January 11, 2016
Kogi Aina
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: Shabu shabu broths: Kogi Aina Shoyu House and Oxtail ($4.95 per broth) The Windward side of Oahu has added a dash of shabu-shabu goodness to the neighborhood. Opened just last month, Kogi…
January 5, 2016
Aja Sushi & Bento
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: Two-choice Plate ($11.99) What started off 15 years ago as a small downtown shop now is an eclectic eatery that offers a menu anyone can enjoy. Aja Sushi & Bento has a…
December 29, 2015
Pattaya Thai
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: Yen Ta Fo Seafood ($24.95) If you’re ever tucked away in the Kakaako district looking for a unique place for a scrumptious meal, keep your eyes peeled along Queen Street. You’ll find…
December 20, 2015
Hawaii Pot Shabu Shabu House
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: Together Pot, Hawaii Original and Hot and Spicy ($11) Bountiful is the first of many adjectives to describe Hawaii Pot Shabushabu House. The delectable eatery opened its second location on Sheridan Street…
December 15, 2015
Treetops Restaurant
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: Irie Shrimp Plate ($12.95) If you’ve ever dreamt of dining in a tree house, see that dream come true at Treetops Restaurant. After being closed for some time, this Manoa eatery was…
December 7, 2015
Noi Thai Cuisine
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: Red Curry Roast Duck ($37) It’s high time for Thai — Thai cuisine, that is. And at Noi Thai Cuisine, food, atmosphere and service come second to none for anyone longing for…
November 22, 2015
Sing Cheong Yuan Bakery
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: Char Siu Manapua ($1.65 each) If authentically made Chinese goodies are what you crave, you’re in luck! You can find them right in the heart of Chinatown at Sing Cheong Yuan Bakery.…
November 22, 2015
Kawika's Kooler
Everyone can agree that it’s hard to ignore the picturesque North Shore scenery. What better way to experience it first-hand than eating a refreshing dish from an eatery just as memorable? Make your way to Kawika’s Kooler, where an invigorating…
November 15, 2015
Tonkatsu Ginza Bairin
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: Kurobuta Pork Loin Katsu ($36 with miso soup, cabbage salad, pickles, toasted sesame seeds and rice; $32 a la carte) Kick it with some katsu down at Tonkatsu Ginza Bairin, where an…