June 30, 2013
Ocean House
Restaurants can be much like television shows. The best programs make no distinction between the stars and the secondary characters, blending both to create stronger and more entertaining story lines. Restaurants can be the same way. At lesser eateries, appetizers…
June 23, 2013
Little Village Noodle House
The joys of Northern Chinese food are many. Bold, clean flavors are simply prepared and wonderfully presented to look as good as they taste. Such flavors are what earned the Asian nation’s cuisine the honorary title of “America’s ethnic food,”…
June 16, 2013
Hy's Steak House
Who among us have not ordered a pile of pupus as a main dish? Exactly. So, if appetizers can be a main course, why can’t a main course begin a meal? We ask these sorts of questions so you don’t…
June 9, 2013
Sekiya's Restaurant
Seventy eight years is a long time, and in the restaurant business it’s an eternity, if not a virtual impossibility. Yet through war, recession and changing food tastes, Sekiya’s has survived to serve the grandchildren of the diners who first…
June 2, 2013
Sushi King
After 25 years in business, Sushi King has become a place for nostalgia. Often introduced to young diners during their first semester at the University of Hawaii or taken as the place for a celebratory meal with family, the King…
May 26, 2013
Shiro's Saimin Haven
Who would think Shiro’s Saimin Haven would have appetizers? But, the fact they would have awesome homemade noodle dishes? Of course. Since 1969, the family-friendly eatery has dished out more than one million bowls of steaming broth and tender noodles,…
May 19, 2013
Plumeria Beach House
The Kahala Hotel & Resort is home to a number of restaurants without walls. That may seem like a strange description, but with the hotel’s “anything for the customer” philosophy, it’s actually quite fitting. The elegant hotel offers a number…
May 12, 2013
Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant
It’s not often people combine the ideas of Chinese food and happy hour, which is a shame. The very nature of many Chinese specialities make the cuisine a natural match for beer, wine and cocktails. If there is a traditional…
May 5, 2013
Himalayan Kitchen
A quick word of advice: If ever someone utters a sentence containing the words “Himalayan Kitchen,” don’t wait for the inevitable conclusion regarding your interest in a Nepali and Indian lunch or dinner. It’ll just cut into your appetizer time.…
April 28, 2013
Shor American Seafood Grill
There is something special about dining at Shor. The decor is modern and clean, the view of Waikiki Beach is stunning and the appetizers, oh my, they are tasty. And things keep getting even better. For the past few weeks…
