December 6, 2020
Menehune Mac
Menehune Mac Chocolate Factory’s delectable chocolate-covered macadamia nuts and sweet treats can always be found at its factory store in Kalihi. But this month, you can also find them at a kiosk in Windward Mall. “We usually have a 1,500-2,500-square-foot…
November 29, 2020
The Counter
The Counter Custom Burgers has been an anchor at Kahala Mall since it opened back in 2009. Eleven years later, new owner Jon Muranaka is hoping it sails to even greater success. He’s been in charge since Oct. 2, and…
November 22, 2020
Sushi Bay
In a world dominated by chain kaiten (conveyor belt) sushi restaurants, Sushi Bay stands alone. No one, for example, comes close to matching the Mix Don ($10.95) — a heaping bowl of rice loaded with ahi poke, spicy ahi, a…
November 15, 2020
Genki Sushi
Having to pick a “best plate” at Genki Sushi seems almost counterintuitive. After all, why pick just one plate when you can grab, say, four or five (or even nine or 10) and enjoy everything? Well, the Genki Sushi Battle…
November 1, 2020
Kau Kau Grill
Buying a plate lunch — whether it is a mini or a regular — from Kau Kau Grill is, well, a commitment. It’s a statement that declares, yes, you are ready to eat a heaping portion of protein — whether…
November 1, 2020
Big City Diner
As November begins, Big City Diner has prepared a little something for diners ahead of its traditional Thanksgiving blowout. Starting tomorrow (Nov. 2), takeout diners can order a $5 Krabby Cake Sandwich special — a plump, succulent deep-fried crabcake topped…
October 25, 2020
Akira Japanese Restaurant
Sometimes, simplicity is the secret to success. It’s a fact that Akira Japanese Restaurant knows quite well. Ask what makes the little izakaya on South King Street stand out from the pack — the area itself home to no small…
October 18, 2020
Sushi King
For nearly 30 years, Sushi King has reigned supreme in its nook in Moiliili, serving high-quality Japanese food to students, locals and tourists alike. While the pandemic shutdowns have challenged this family eatery, they haven’t kept it down. “We’ve learned…
