October 17, 2021
Artizen by MW
Earlier this year, Artizen by MW joined its sister eatery, MW Restaurant at its new location at 888 Kapiolani Blvd. “Artizen is basically more casual,” explains chef and co-owner Wade Uekoa. “The concept of our cuisine is similar (to MW…
October 10, 2021
Ramen Ya
As we enter fall, the desire for warm dishes increases, and there’s no better way to placate those cravings than with a steaming bowl of deliciousness from Ramen-Ya. Founded in 2007 on Maui, locations on Oahu soon followed. “Our partners…
July 25, 2021
Halekulani
When Halepuna Waikiki was in the infancy of its planning process, it was decided to add a touch of its sister property, Halekulani, to the destination. The result: Halekulani Bakery & Restaurant, the hotel’s first branded entity outside of Halekulani.…
July 18, 2021
Waiolu Ocean Cuisine
Waiolu Ocean Cuisine, located at Trump International Hotel Waikiki, recently reopened with executive chef Joseph Rose at its helm. Rose, a former executive chef at Turtle Bay Resort and Baku Waikiki, is known for his modern American cuisine that bears…
July 11, 2021
Hula Grill Waikiki
To hear Drew Crocker, general manager at Hula Grill Waikiki, describe it, mornings at the beachfront restaurant are positively dreamy. Who wouldn’t want to start their day watching the sun paint the sky as it rises, before Waikiki’s bustle takes…
July 4, 2021
Asian Mix
Convenience, great value and, most of all, delicious food. That’s what Asian Mix owner Daniel Leung strives to bring his customers. Leung has been in the business since 1983, and many of his cooks have been with him since his…
June 27, 2021
Akira Japanese Restaurant
The concept of kaiseki involves using the freshest ingredients, fitting the place and the season. On July 1, Akira Japanese Restaurant enters a new season, so to speak, when it reopens for in-person dining. The eatery, helmed by chef Taiki…
June 20, 2021
Hawaiian Springs
It’s a familiar story: someone visits Hawaii, they fall in love with the islands and never want to leave. Duane Moore not only fell in love with Hawaii; he also fell in love with the water — specifically, Hawaiian Springs…
June 20, 2021
Alejandro's Mexican Food
Alejandro’s Mexican Food started as a stand in Waikiki. Keen to feed the club crowd, owner Alejandro Alvarado started his food biz at the now-shuttered Maddog Saloon. Soon, he was popping up at other clubs, and then settled on a…
June 13, 2021
Roy's Waikiki
As people venture back out to their favorite restaurants, Roy’s Waikiki, with its fine dining takes on island flavors, is sure to be one near the top of the list. With a menu filled with creative offerings of fresh fish,…
