December 17, 2017
Makino Waikiki
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: 35TH ANNIVERSARY BUFFET SPECIAL Toru Makino, owner of Makino Waikiki — formerly Crab House Makino — wants to say thank you to the restaurant’s loyal customers over the past 35 years. Having…
December 3, 2017
Waikiki Resort Hotel
Everyone in Hawaii has seen a destination wedding in the works, with elated couples posing for photos on the beaches of Waikiki and Ala Moana, while the tropical sun sets behind them. Although island weddings have become commonplace for kamaaina,…
November 26, 2017
Flour & Barley
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: BRAISED SHORT RIBS “OSSOBUCO” ($28) When Dining Out recently met with Flour & Barley’s general manager Nick Meisner and chef de cuisine Royce Arakaki, there were so many things to catch up…
November 19, 2017
Cafa Kaila
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: BELGIAN WAFFLE ($20.95 WITH ALL THE FRUIT ADD-ONS) It’s no secret that breakfast is a thing — it’s trending. And while there are endless hot spots to choose from to devour an…
November 12, 2017
Heavenly Island Lifestyle
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: HEAVENLY’S ORGANIC VEGGIE & BEANS LOCO MOCO ($15.50 BREAKFAST, $17 REGULAR) Heavenly Island Lifestyle, the quaint Waikiki eatery and cafe tucked away inside Shore line Hotel Waikiki, is very different from its…
November 5, 2017
Ninja Sushi
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEKai??i??S HOUSE SPECIAL: TORNADO MAKI ($9.25) There’s been a shift in the sushi trend over the years. What were once delicate and simple raw-fish offerings in Japan have transitioned to ingredient-packed rolls made with colorful…
October 29, 2017
Camellia Buffet
There are only a handful of eateries on the island where one could confidently say they got their money’s worth in the amount and quality of food they ate. And one of those places has always been Camellia Buffet on…
October 22, 2017
Waikiki Yokocho
Sneak away from fast-paced Waikiki and enter the transcendent Waikiki Yokocho Gourmet Alley, located on the lower level of Waikiki Shopping Plaza. You’ll pinch yourself over the sight of dreamy entryways draped in noren (Japanese fabric dividers), homey wood furnishings…
October 15, 2017
Seoul Jung
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: SUNDUBU JJIGAE ($16.95) Korean food is one of the many cuisines that have been adopted into the local culture here on the Islands. With spicier bites of kimchi and bubbling stews, as…
October 10, 2017
Siam Paradise
With a fresh coat of paint and new management (since June 1), Siam Paradise in Kalihi has opened its doors again to the community. With a new concept and fresh outlook, part owner Jamm Bellapianta plans to offer a different…
