August 13, 2023
Rainbow Drive-In
Known for its various local plate lunches and iconic colorful rainbow overhang, Rainbow Drive-In’s first location opened along Kapahulu Avenue on Oct. 2, 1961. Since then, the restaurant has opened locations in Kalihi and Pearlridge Center. The family-owned and -operated…
August 6, 2023
MW Restaurant
Owned and operated by husband-and-wife team Wade Ueoka and Michelle Karr-Ueoka, MW Restaurant (M for Michelle and W for Wade — get it?) is celebrating a major milestone this month. Its 10-year anniversary event takes place 6-8:30 p.m. Aug. 27…
July 23, 2023
Chef Chai
Chai Chaowasaree, the state’s only Thai-trained chef, has been creating wonderful dishes for 30-plus years. His namesake restaurant features Asian fusion cuisine, and for a limited time will offer a course menu showcasing popular dishes in Thai cuisine. Expect kai…
June 4, 2023
Aloha Awamori
In 2011, Randy Kuba visited the villages of Okinawa and brought awamori — a traditional alcoholic beverage — from various distillers to Hawaii. He was able to create a relationship with Taikoku Shuzo Awamori Distillery, and in 2013 Kuba Awamori…
May 21, 2023
Ramen Ya
When customers think of Ramen-Ya, they think of a comfortable atmosphere, great value, large portions and a broad menu, says president Dorothy Lee. “When we conceived of Ramen Ya, we felt we could bring ramen dining to another level,” she…
April 2, 2023
Halekulani Bakery
Halekulani Bakery offers everything from artisan breads and delicious coffee to sweet pastries and savory bites. Its bestseller is the Halekulani Coconut Cake, a delectable sponge cake completed by layers of coconut cream. When you can’t make a trip down…
December 11, 2022
Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar
From its signature sushi, succulent steaks and pork chops to seafood pasta and salads, Sansei Seafood and Sushi Bar offers a host of longtime menu mainstays coupled with fresh new specialty items. As guests will discover during the holiday season,…
October 30, 2022
Pearl Country Club
Surrounded by its picturesque golf course and flanked by breathtaking views of Pearl Harbor, the Pearl Country Club restaurant is serving up local favorites for the entire family, whether one is stopping in for a round of golf or to…
August 21, 2022
Island Popper
National Coconut Week is around the corner, and in honor of the celebration, Island Popper Gourmet Popcorn is unveiling its newest creation: ube coconut. “We have been wanting to craft an ube coconut flavor for a while, so National Coconut…
July 24, 2022
Sun Noodle
Sun Noodle isn’t just well-loved here in the islands, it’s well-known nationwide for helping fuel America’s ramen craze. The company’s carefully crafted noodles are favored by top chefs in Hawaii and beyond because Sun Noodle customizes its products to meet…
