August 30, 2015
Wolfgang's Steakhouse
Music pumping, diners chatting, flavorful food being devoured — all are ingredients to a classic New York-style steakhouse. Wolfgang’s Steakhouse exudes New York elegance and flavor, but this restaurant rests atop Royal Hawaiian Center in the heart of Waikiki. “Wolfgang…
August 9, 2015
Oceanarium Restaurant
Almost three years ago, hand-in-hand with a handsome man, I first stepped into an underwater seascape, ate platefuls of king and snow crab while a giant fish swam past me, and watched a mermaid wave while holding a personalized sign.…
August 2, 2015
Makino Chaya
Parallel to Pearlridge Mall in the West-ridge Shopping Center rests a buffet-style restaurant bustling with satisfied customers enjoying five-star food, without a five-star price tag. For 11 years, Makino Chaya has been serving quality Japaneseand local-style food, ranging from made-to-order…
April 27, 2015
Wolfgang's Steakhouse
Waikiki is bustling with a variety of restaurants to satiate your appetite. When choosing the best steakhouse, however, nothing comes close to the sophisticated atmosphere and superior cuisine offered at Wolfgang’s Steakhouse by Wolfgang Zwiener. On the top floor of…
April 19, 2015
Mama Toy's Chao Phya Thai
For generations, Mama Toy’s Chao Phya Thai restaurant in Kaneohe’s Windward City Shopping Center has dished out authentic and timeless Thai cuisine. In the last few months, Chao Phya Thai has had quite the makeover, while still retaining its from-scratch…
April 19, 2015
Five Star Shrimp
Food trucks have become the ultimate “hipster” venue. On Oahu, we all know of the shrimp trucks on the North Shore, but where are all the good food trucks in town? That’s where Five Star Shrimp comes in, bringing shrimp…
April 12, 2015
JJ's Bistro & French Pastry
Today’s restaurants have quite the challenge: be tasty, healthy and Instagram-worthy. Since everyone with an appetite is calling themselves a “#foodie,” chefs sometimes compromise affordable prices and flavors to commodify presentation. An experienced chef, however, knows that taste and quality…
April 12, 2015
Yoshoku
Local comfort food can come in many different flavors, but the one form we all know and love is the simple white container that signifies one thing: plate lunch. Yoshoku, located in Stadium Marketplace, only has been serving up hot…
March 8, 2015
Mamaya
With two establishments in Ala Moana and Pearl Kai, Mama-ya has made a name for itself with its affordable bentos and lunches. Now Downtown Honolulu also can enjoy the flavors of Mama-ya at its newest location on Bishop Street. Officially…
March 1, 2015
A Place to Eat
After a long day at work, sometimes the last thing you want to do is spend quality couch-time cooking a meal. That’s when Willu Diaz comes to the rescue. Chef and “dishwasher,” as he modestly titles himself, Diaz owns, operates,…
