July 14, 2013
Ige's Restaurant & 19th Puka
Follow the signs that point to Ige’s Restaurant & 19th Puka for a casual Friday lunch any day, except Monday, when the eatery is closed. The spacious, relaxed dining room is perfect for a party of one — sit in…
June 30, 2013
Mitsu-Ken
Did you know the clinical term for “funny bone” is the olecranon? Random factoids aside: make no bones about it, Mitsu-Ken Okazu & Catering’s following is anything but trivial. If the line of restaurant fanatics and their rave reviews don’t…
June 23, 2013
Wolfgang's Steakhouse
Put your computer to sleep, silence your phone and take a trip to the Big Apple via the not-too-shabby Waikiki. Think you don’t have time for a mini stay-cation? Why not on your lunch break? You can easily fit lunch…
June 16, 2013
Asahi Grill
For those of us who are crazy for loco moco there are four main features to focus on when judging a loco moco’s quality. They are, of course, the rice, the patties, the eggs and the finishing touch — the…
June 9, 2013
HASR Bistro
Despite its location in bustling Chinatown and a cryptic name, HASR Bistro provides a charming oasis of food and wine. Its name comes from the acronym: Highly Allocated, Spoiled Rotten, which refers to the rare wines its wine-obsessed co-owner, Terry…
June 2, 2013
Asian Mix
Crispy, crunchy and glazed in tangy sauce, orange chicken is well loved by most. Asian Mix has the glistening American-Chinese favorite perfected down to a fine science. “People just love it,” says Daniel Leung, Asian Mix co-owner. Leung and his…
May 19, 2013
Mitsu-Ken
It’s 4:30 a.m., are you already standing in line for Mitsu-Ken? Do you have their phone number programmed in your cell phone and call them more than your mother? Is Mitsu-ken your first stop after landing home from the airport?…
May 12, 2013
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
Synonymous with summer and blushing with deep red, now is the time for strawberries. And Sean Santiago, general manager at Gyu-Kaku in Windward Mall, is excited to share them with you in the seasonal Homemade Strawberry Cream Pie ($6.50). “I’ve…
May 5, 2013
Million Restaurant
Japan has sushi, Mexicans have the taco, and the French, the crepe. For Koreans, or Korean food enthusiasts, it’s ssam. This month at Million Restaurant, ssam is one of the new specials. Translating to “wrapped,” ssam is made by wrapping…
April 28, 2013
The Mandalay
Swoop up these golden wings. Voted “best poultry” at the 2005 Taste of Honolulu, where they made their debut, The Mandalay’s Deep Fried Harm Ha Chicken Wings ($9.95) are still winners. Locals were so taken by the lightly battered and…
