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An October omakase

October 8, 2023 Sushi Aki

There’s always something new and exciting going on at Sushi Aki, and that’s all thanks to sushi chef Shoichi Kosaka’s dedication to providing customers with the very best seasonal ingredients. “Our menu really is determined with what happens in Japan,”…

A toast to 35 years

October 8, 2023 Chef Chai

Chai Chaowasaree is a well-known name in the local restaurant industry, and not just because his popular Kapiolani Boulevard eatery features his moniker in the title. The award-winning chef is a friendly face in the upscale dining world, and for…

An ocean of flavors

October 1, 2023 Waiolu Ocean Cuisine

Waiolu Ocean View Lounge first opened in 2009, highlighting Pacific-inspired cuisine with modern-style plating. It served tapas in a family-style setting. In recent years, the concept has been reimagined and the name has changed to Waiolu Ocean Cuisine. The restaurant…

A family feast for Fall

September 24, 2023 Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant

Jade Dynasty, located at Ala Moana Shopping Center’s Hookipa Terrace, came to fruition 12 years ago and established itself as an award-winning elegant Chinese restaurant, where families could come to celebrate for any and every occasion. The 10,000-squarefoot establishment is…

Podmore unveils a special second anniversary meal

September 17, 2023 Podmore

Classy is the word that comes to mind when describing Podmore, the brunch, dinner and cocktail destination in downtown Honolulu. The restaurant is co-owned by chef Anthony Rush and his wife and business partner, Katherine Nomura, and the pair wanted…

Piece of (pan)cake

September 10, 2023 IHOP

The first International House of Pancakes restaurant opened in 1958 in Los Angeles suburb Toluca Lake, California, and now has restaurants in all 50 states and around the world. In June 2006, IHOP Hawaii first started in Waikiki Malia hotel.…

Dinner and a Show

September 3, 2023 Tanaka of Tokyo

For 45 years, Tanaka of Tokyo has brought new meaning to the phrase “dinner and a show” with its teppanyaki mastery. Talented chefs skillfully prepare your meal right before your eyes on a tabletop grill. It’s no wonder why the…

Flavors of Yesteryear

August 27, 2023 Duke’s Waikiki

When dining at Duke’s Waikiki, you will not only take delight in delectable dishes — but you’ll also be enriched in all its history, too. The eatery was first established in December 1992 by T S Restaurants, which set out…

Local favorites for on the go

August 20, 2023 Kau Kau Grill

Story by ALLYSON PANG Serving gourmet plate lunches since 2013, Kau Kau Grill offers takeout dishes for customers on the go. From slow-cooked, grilled ribs doused in a housemade barbecue sauce to sautéed garlic shrimp and fresh, spicy ahi poke…

Local-style classics

August 20, 2023 Young's Fish Market

If you’re in the mood for classic Hawaiian-style food, look no further than Young’s Fish Market. For decades now, the family-owned business has been dishing out local favorites such as laulau, squid luau and beef stew — making this eatery…

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