June 19, 2016
Hot Pot Heaven
When Cosme Rivera and wife Violeta retired, they decided to open a restaurant serving their favorite food: hot pot. They were regular customers at Hot Pot Heaven in McCully, and opened a franchise of the popular eatery in Aiea, specializing…
June 12, 2016
Canton Seafood Restaurant
You’ve probably heard the saying that you can’t judge a book by its cover, but Dining Out says you often can judge an eatery by its crowd. At Canton Seafood Restaurant, it’s easy to tell that the savory Cantonese cuisine…
June 5, 2016
Il Lupino
Il Lupino Trattoria & Wine Bar welcomes the return of executive chef James Donahue to its kitchen, along with updated menus (to be released throughout this month) for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as happy hour. “The breakfast menu…
May 29, 2016
New Shilawon Korean Restaurant
For authentic Korean food, just like how it tastes in Korea, visit New Shilawon Korean Restaurant. The locally owned, family-run restaurant takes pride in serving traditional home-cooked meals that often bring back memories of home for customers from Korea. “It’s…
May 22, 2016
The Mandalay
The Mandalay introduces a new dish this week: Steamed Fresh Scallops with Tofu ($15.95), which features jumbo scallops on large cubes of soft tofu with a tasty Chinese-style black bean sauce. “A lot of people now are health conscious and…
May 15, 2016
J-shop
Since opening nearly two years ago, J-Shop in Makiki has built a growing loyal following for its authentic Japanese foods and goods, including many items not available anywhere else on the island. Located at 1513 Young St. (between Keeaumoku and…
May 8, 2016
Shiro's Saimin Haven
When it comes to old-school local-favorite diners, you can bet that Shiro’s Saimin Haven is on the list. Founded in 1968 by Franz Shiro Matsuo, the local family-run restaurant is known for its tasty island comfort food, including its famous…
May 1, 2016
Ahi & Vegetable
Ahi & Vegetable’s Kapalama Shopping Center location (on Dillingham Boulevard) will be expanding this summer with plans to take over the vacant space next door. According to owner Sam Seo, the extension will result in seating for 80-90 customers, double…
May 1, 2016
Fairwood Drive Inn and Pho 27 Cafe
Fairwood Drive Inn and Pho 27 in Kaimuki offers a unique two-in-one restaurant, with Fairwood Drive Inn serving take-out-style Chinese and local-food favorites, and Pho 27 designed as a dine-in Vietnamese and Hong Kong-style cafe (with take-out also available) serving…
April 24, 2016
Wailana Coffee House
Since 1969, Wailana Coffee House has become a landmark restaurant in Waikiki known for its tasty local-style comfort food. Wailana celebrates Mother’s Day May 8 with a special menu (11 a.m.-midnight) featuring Scallops and Shrimps ($14.95), Chicken Marsala ($14.50) and…
