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 &…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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,…
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,…