May 6, 2018
Fairwood Drive Inn and Pho 27 Cafe
We’re not out of the woods yet with the colder season — this seemingly endless rain has made that much clear. The perfect cure for the doldrums may be a steaming bowl of oxtail pho from Fairwood Drive Inn &…
April 22, 2018
Makino Waikiki
Toru Makino’s seafood buffet was one of the first in the country when he first opened its doors — and 35 years later, Makino Waikiki’s all-you-can-eat buffet still holds strong to this day. What’s more, the eatery is offering a…
April 15, 2018
Japanese Restaurant Aki
Izakaya lovers rejoice: Japanese Restaurant Aki has moved from the hustle and bustle of Waikiki into a new, serene open-air location in Kaimuki. It’s perfect for foodies looking for a low-key, well-appointed restaurant to try classic Japanese pub favorites done…
April 8, 2018
Ruth's Chris Steak House
Some restaurants thrive on experimentation, always churning out new and unusual specialties. Then there’s Ruth’s Chris Steak House, a global group of more than 150 steakhouse restaurants that stay absolutely faithful to its founder’s vision, after more than 50 years…
April 1, 2018
Wolfgang's Steakhouse
If there’s one thing most of America can agree on, it’s brunch. After all, there’s no better way to celebrate the weekend than by letting someone else do the cooking. One spot that may be off your brunch radar is…
March 11, 2018
Kozo Sushi
There’s no doubt about it: Ramen is having a culinary renaissance in America. The heaping bowls of savory broth, toothsome noodles and variable toppings have captured the hearts and minds of a nation that previously only associated ramen with Cup…
March 4, 2018
Hoy Tin Kitchen
Hoy Tin Kitchen is a local institution on Liliha Street — for 40 years, its low prices and bountiful helpings have made it a favorite for folks maximizing time and money. In addition to more traditional dishes, Hoy Tin Kitchen…
February 25, 2018
Asian Mix
Certain restaurants have their stars. Even if the chef has constructed a menu full of variation and solid winners, restaurants still have their standouts — the dishes that bring customers clamoring to the doors to be satisfied by nothing else.…
February 18, 2018
Genki Sushi
Most of us know Genki Sushi as part of the conveyor belt sushi phenomenon that spread like wildfire across Japan and now throughout Hawaii. With more than a dozen restaurants statewide, it has gained quite a following for offering fast,…
February 4, 2018
Yellow Cab Pizza Co
With the Super Bowl on every television today, no matter what team you’re rooting for, there’s one thing everyone can agree on: This day calls for pizza and wings! Yellow Cab Pizza Co., located right next to Costco in Iwilei,…
