March 16, 2014
Mimasuya Italiano of Kyoto
At first glance, Mimasuya Italiano of Kyoto may seem like a strange moniker. What, after all, does the Japanese city of Kyoto have to do with Southern European cuisine. A lot, actually. Japanese and Italian food share a basic culinary…
March 2, 2014
Sekiya's Restaurant
Generations of Oahu diners have been attracted to Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen because of its simple and tasty menu. There is also something comforting about recipes that have been handed down since 1935, when Taisuke and Katsuko Sekiya opened their…
February 23, 2014
The Mandalay
For years, The Mandalay on Alakea Street has been a go to place for large groups looking to enjoy tasty Cantonese cuisine. But while the restaurant is large enough to accommodate 320 people, it’s also comfortable enough for an intimate…
February 16, 2014
New Eagle Cafe
It’s a fact. New Eagle Cafe is new. Well, at least its beer and wine selections are new. After months of anticipation, the familiar and comfortable Nimitz Highway restaurant has its liquor license and is pouring drinks to accent its…
February 9, 2014
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
Who knew lunch could be dangerous? The typical midday repast remains relatively calm unless one enters the dining hall with saimin burgers … then everything goes out the window and the chaos begins. It’s true. I’ve witnessed this myself. For…
February 2, 2014
Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant
Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant may be the most recognizable eatery in Chinatown. Its large, red pillars have been used as a meeting place and geographical landmark for decades. Golden Palace has also been a hot spot for diners in the…
January 26, 2014
Morton's The Steakhouse
Since its 2001 opening, Morton’s The Steakhouse has maintained its reputation as one of the state’s best steakhouses — if not one of the best restaurants. In fact, when asked for his 15 second elevator pitch to describe what makes…
January 19, 2014
People's Cafe
Eighty years is a long time, especially in the food industry. Yet, People’s Cafe in downtown Honolulu continues to succeed because it does what its generation of customers have come to expect — fresh homemade food that is big in…
January 12, 2014
Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine
Kapolei’s growth spurt seems to alter the Ewa Plains on a near daily basis. Gone are the empty fields and in their place are shops, homes and restaurants galore. For us at Dining Out, the last one is most special.…
January 5, 2014
Ruth's Chris Steak House
Dining at Ruth’s Chris Steak House is always a pleasure, and it’s not just because of the wet-aged steaks, which are incredible. General manager Don Asam is a firm believer that everything must be perfect. And that’s obvious as soon…
