You’d be forgiven for walking right past Hoy Tin Kitchen, a tiny hole-in-the-wall eatery on Liliha Street, but it would be a shame. For more than 40 years, locals have known and loved its predecessor, Hoy Tin Chop Suey. And…
Thought you were done with the holidays? Think again! Chinese New Year is coming up Feb. 16, and Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant is busy preparing scores of tempting, traditional treats to celebrate the Year of the Dog. While general manager…
Instead of a meal for one, Japanese nabe is custom for sharing. Nabeya Maido, accordingly, presents a clean and contemporary, family-style atmosphere. Specializing various hot pot options, Nabeya Maido is the place where “you choose what you want to eat…
The yellow signage of Eggs ‘n Things is ubiquitous in Honolulu for locals and tourists alike. During its 40 years of operation, the island business has expanded from its humble beginnings to embrace three locations in Honolulu, a retail line…
Ahi & Vegetable has long been a go-to option for those craving healthy Japanese food in a hurry. The establishment has been dishing out bentos, donburi and sushi at its Fort Street locale for more than 10 years, and recently…
While the new year just barely has begun, it may be difficult to find reprieve from the inconvenience of roadwork, the cold weather and the threat of illness. In the midst of construction along Kamehameha Highway is longtime local favorite…
For indecisive diners, indulgent eaters and anyone who likes buffets and a bargain, Makino Chaya is the ultimate paradise. “We’re everyone’s favorite buffet on the island,” says manager Jo Makino, who shares a statement of fact rather than hubris. Famed…
It’s wintertime here in the Islands, which calls for scarves, shivering and cozying up to aromatic, well-spiced Chinese food. Canton Seafood Restaurant’s Four Seasons Shabu Shabu ($49.99) is one heart warming dish to revel in. Even better for beating the…
Formaggio Wine Bar is an adventure in opposites: Casual, yet classy; high-style delicious, yet affordable; adventurous, yet accessible. A perfect location for a date or ladies’ night out, this intimate wine bar indulges the senses and provides the perfect foil…
To celebrate an anniversary, birthday, or any other special affair, Ocean House is a restaurant with a view as grandiose as the occasion. Kissing the Waikiki shoreline, the restaurant, located in Outrigger Reef on the Beach Hotel, serves up fantastic…