November 13, 2016
Makino Chaya
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: Prime Rib (part of Thanksgiving buffet: $26.98 lunch, $37.98 dinner) On any given day, Makino Chaya is packed with generations of diners. Families come Monday-Thursday for the Early Bird Special from 5:30…
November 13, 2016
Big City Diner
Just like the comforting thoughts that are often associated with Thanksgiving — think warm family gatherings and a spread of sleep-inducing dishes — so is the gratifying effect of envisioning a meal at Big City Diner. This holiday, the beloved…
November 6, 2016
J-shop
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: Shokado Bento ($25-$100, for orders of 10 or more) Apristine shop with neatly placed items and a friendly staff that greets customers with a spirited “irrashaimase!” — “welcome” in Japanese — comes…
November 6, 2016
Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant
Step up to the side window of Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant in Liliha for fresh dim sum, roast pork, roast duck and char siu. Or opt to eat inside the eatery’s large dining space, perfect for parties and celebrating…
October 30, 2016
Harbor Restaurant At Pier 38
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: Seafood Paella ($30) Pier 38 off Nimitz Highway offers a plethora of good eats, specifically of the seafood variety, with well-noted restaurants such as Nico’s Pier 38 and Uncle’s Fish Market &…
October 30, 2016
Canton Seafood Restaurant
Canton Seafood Restaurant stands at the corner of Keeaumoku and Liona streets as a beacon for delicious Chinese food in the Honolulu area. Not only does the establishment serve up Cantonese-style cuisine, but it dabbles in Mandarinand Sichuan-style cooking, too.…
October 23, 2016
Pattaya Thai
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: Crispy Rice Salad ($11.99 lunch, $12.95 dinner) and Thai Coffee ($3 lunch, $4 dinner) Thai culture can easily be found throughout local restaurant Pattaya Thai, with patrons getting a first glance of…
October 23, 2016
Spicy Pavilion
A lot of care goes into Sichuan cooking, and Spicy Pavilion owners Gary Tu and his wife Wendy Cheng, along with their daughter Qi, present a rare culinary finesse that has otherwise been lost in this style of Chinese cuisine.…
October 16, 2016
Franky Fresh
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: The Fresh Prince burger ($15.50) with a Cap’n Crunch milkshake ($7.49) Nostalgia conjures up feelings and thoughts of returning to a different moment in life — often times, a better one. And…
October 16, 2016
Noi Thai Cuisine
Elegant Noi Thai Cuisine in Royal Hawaiian Center (third floor) is often described as being fit for royalty. And while the fine-dining restaurant owns its regal status with exquisite food, traditional Thai decor, breathtaking presentation and top-notch service, it also…
