May 6, 2015
Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant
Step foot inside Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant and spend a moment taking it all in. Hands in motion lift long noodles out of steaming broths. A portable cook top hisses as one of the restaurant’s servers puts the final…
April 27, 2015
Blue Water Shrimp & Seafood
Who can resist the aromas of garlic, tender clams and grilled bread slathered with garlic butter? At Blue Water Shrimp & Seafood Market in the Ala Moana Center food court, Bowl of Fresh Clams with Garlic Bread ($11.95), simmered with…
April 19, 2015
Wailana Coffee House
When Wailana Coffee House general manager Kenton Tom goes fishing, what he always hopes to land is a mahi mahi at the end of his hook. The fish’s large, moist flakes and delicate, sweet flavor make the effort of nabbing…
April 12, 2015
Million Restaurant
Sheets of dried seaweed stuffed with rice and thin slices of vegetables rolled up as a handy snack. Ever heard of it? No, it’s not sushi. And while its roots stem back to Japan, kimbap is purely Korean. A haven…
April 5, 2015
zPizza
Did you miss out on the chance to party it up on Pi Day this year? You know, Pi Day, March 14, the day to reflect on the mathematical constant (approximated as 3.14) by celebrating all things circular? It’s a…
March 29, 2015
Sakura Terrace
With a combination of outdoor seating and chic interior, including a large bar, Sakura Terrace Japanese Cafe offers patrons the best of both worlds, casual pau hana haunt and special date night destination. So grab a drink — from sweet…
March 23, 2015
Fresco Italian
Eating local isn’t about hugging trees or getting back to your flower child days. It’s simply about eating better. By default, locally grown ingredients are fresher and boast more nutrients than foods that are imported. Who can deny this about…
March 15, 2015
Mama Toy's Chao Phya Thai
There are new flavors to sample at Chao Phya Thai in Kaneohe’s Windward City Shopping Center. The longstanding Thai eatery has welcomed executive chef Guy Smith, who’s bringing in innovative ideas with a commitment to providing diners with cuisine that’s…
March 8, 2015
Cajun King
With tables covered in butcher paper and an entire paper towel roll available to patrons, Cajun King is just the place to stuff yourself silly with Louisiana-inspired seafood. Take a look around the Kaneohe locale, and you’ll see just that:…
March 1, 2015
3660 On the Rise
You’re off to a good start no matter which appetizer you choose at 3660 On the Rise, a restaurant renowned for its Pacific Rim cuisine. This week, the amiable chef de cuisine Lydell Leong filled me in on how the…
