November 29, 2015
New Shilawon Korean Restaurant
Want to relieve that craving for Korean cuisine? Look no further than New Shilawon Korean Restaurant. Right on Amana Street is where you’ll find this oasis of authentic Korean fare, with dishes to please your palate with ease. The eatery…
November 15, 2015
Morton's The Steakhouse
Since opening its first restaurant in Chicago in 1978, Morton’s The Steak-house has grown to more than 69 locations around the world, including in Honolulu, which opened at Ala Moana Center in 2001. Known for its “quality, consistency and genuine…
October 25, 2015
Royal Palace Restaurant
With his first anniversary of as suming ownership of Royal Palace Chinese Restaurant right around the corner, Jin He Wu is giving customers something to celebrate: 10 percent off everything (except special menu items) until Nov. 15. Wu took over…
October 25, 2015
Pounders
Oahu residents and visitors alike have come to see Pounders Restaurant as being synonymous with hearty, island-inspired fare and an abundance of aloha spirit. As newly appointed manager at the Polynesian Cultural Center eatery, Losa Moors is anything but a…
October 25, 2015
Mamaya
Mama knows best, especially when it comes to food. In Pearl Kai Shopping Center, the Japanese bento and musubi shop Mamaya literally translates to “Mama’s house.” The title is fitting, as the eatery’s recipes, flavors and cooking styles are reminiscent…
October 18, 2015
Max's of Manila
AT MAX’S OF MANILA, “Chicken Love” is indeed all you need. Upon launching his own cafe in 1945, Maximo “Max” Gimenez could not have envisioned the global reach his cuisine enjoys seven decades later. Diners continue to flock to Max’s…
September 27, 2015
Ethiopian Love Restaurant
Nestled along bustling Smith Street in Chinatown, Ethiopian Love is a peaceful oasis amid the hubbub. Step inside this soothing enclave, and you are met with warm smiles and aromatic essences — both tell-tale signs of authentic Ethiopian culture and…
September 13, 2015
Fresco Italian
Infusing his eclectic menu with innovative island flare, executive chef Rodhel Ibay keeps things classy yet cutting-edge at Fresco Italian Restaurant. Located within Hilton Hawaiian Village’s Rainbow Bazaar, Fresco is a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike to come…
August 30, 2015
Newtown Drive Inn
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: Fried Noodle with Teri Beef Combo ($9) Tucked away on a sloping hillside overlooking Aiea’s Kaahele Street, Newtown Drive Inn offers a delectable double entendre for its diners, acting as an eatery…
August 25, 2015
Minamoto Kitchoan
For any true artist, some reasons for sharing one’s craft are to educate and express. At Minamoto Kitchoan, the same is true for its own works of art, which come in the form of wagashi, or Japanese confectionery. Each delightfully…