September 1, 2024
Kamitoku Japanese Hot Pot
“Hot pot is a symbol of family meals and memories for many Japanese people,” says Kamitoku Japanese Hot Pot general manager and co-owner Yu Conceicao. “I fondly remember the days when we celebrated special occasions by enjoying sukiyaki made with…
August 18, 2024
La Vie
La Vie is known for luxurious dining with stunning panoramic Pacific Ocean views, live piano music, decadent dishes and complimentary valet parking. “Our farm-to-table approach remains at the core of everything we do,” explains chef de cuisine Patrick Collins. “We…
August 18, 2024
Tanaka of Tokyo
Since 1978, Tanaka of Tokyo has served outstanding seafood and the best-of-the-best beef with flair. The family-owned-and-operated business specializes in traditional Japanese performance teppanyaki with a local Hawaii twist. The eatery’s commitment to presenting high-quality food in a fun, friendly…
August 11, 2024
Asian Mix
Since opening in 2012 on the first floor of the Beretania Street Safeway parking lot, customers have lined up to taste Asian Mix’s convenient, high-quality cuisine. “Our dishes are restaurant quality, using the best available ingredients,” says owner and general…
August 4, 2024
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
National Spam Musubi Day is Aug. 8, and L&L Hawaiian Barbecue is the perfect place to pick up this local snack. On Aug. 8, participating L&L locations will be giving away free Spam musubis. Guests are asked to visit their…
August 4, 2024
Kamitoku Japanese Hot Pot
Tucked away in Market City Shopping Center, Kamitoku Japanese Hot Pot delights patrons with its 70-plus-year legacy, tasty beef bone broth and so much more on its ever-expanding menu. “Enjoy Japanese-style highballs, Japanese beers and popular homemade snacks at affordable…
July 28, 2024
Meet Fresh
Meet Fresh Honolulu franchise owner Eric Li has loved authentic Asian desserts all his life. When the longtime Oahu resident initially tasted Meet Fresh’s traditional Taiwanese desserts, he says they “hit the spot.” “I wanted to bring the Meet Fresh…
July 21, 2024
Wolfgang's Steakhouse
There are 38 successful Wolfgang’s Steakhouses around the globe — including a location in Waikiki’s Royal Hawaiian Center. Each eatery is built upon Wolfgang Zwiener’s solid reputation of exceptional service and exacting standards. Wolfgang’s USDA Prime beefsteaks are prepared to…
July 14, 2024
House Without a Key
For nearly a century, House Without A Key has distinguished itself as one of Waikiki’s most iconic eateries. When legendary author Ernest Hemingway would stay at Halekulani in the 1940s, he would reserve the hotel restaurant’s table 97 and bask…
July 7, 2024
Mahina & Sun's
Although Fourth of July fireworks have already ceased, celebrations continue at Mahina & Sun’s inside Waikiki’s Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club. To commemorate Bastille Day on July 14 — a holiday celebrating France’s independence — the eatery will offer a…