June 28, 2015
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue is again offering its 76-cent plate lunch promotion June 30 from 10 a.m. to noon at its Keeaumoku location (inside Walmart). This is L&L’s 10th year doing this, which is a way for them to give back…
June 21, 2015
Makino Chaya
Since opening in 2005, Makino Chaya in Aiea continues to be a local favorite for its all-you-can-eat buffet, featuring an endless selection of tasty Japanese and American foods, seafood and local dishes. Among the most popular items are, of course,…
June 14, 2015
A Place to Eat
If you’re looking for A Place To Eat, well, go to 1035 University Ave. in Puck’s Alley. Yes, you’ll find food there, but it’s also the actual name of the restaurant. A Place To Eat was opened in August 2012…
June 7, 2015
Crab House Makino
Crab House Makino has opened in Waikiki, offering an endless assortment of all-you-can-eat buffet favorites, including crab and prime rib. There are about 15 food items for lunch and more than 20 for dinner, including a sushi bar, poke bar,…
May 31, 2015
Sadie's BBQ Inn
Soonkil Chung celebrates 33 years of marriage to his wife, Chungae, in June, and proudly admits she’s an “awesome cook.” Well, last November Chungae opened Sadie’s BBQ Inn in Pearl City, giving everyone a chance to taste her amazing recipes.…
May 19, 2015
Scratch Kitchen & Meatery
I have to admit, before I even arrived at Scratch Kitchen & Bake Shop in downtown Honolulu, my expectations already were high. Since opening last July, the hole-in-the-wall eatery has created quite a buzz around town. So, I was really…
May 10, 2015
Ocean House
When it comes to dining in Hawaii, there’s nothing better than an evening of tasty Island cuisine in a casual, elegant setting on world-famous Waikiki beach. At Ocean House in the Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort, you get all of…
May 6, 2015
Ichiriki
Ichiriki Japanese Nabe Restaurant introduces a new take-out menu with four different lunch plates at its Kaneohe location this week. Making the menu shine are Ahi Poke Plate ($9.55), Ichiriki Beef Plate ($9), Ichiriki Chicken Plate ($9) and Avocado Maguro…
April 27, 2015
Rijo Restaurant
Since opening February 28, Rijo Restaurant at Harbor Court (in the former Palomino space) continues to grow in popularity, especially with the Downtown business crowd during lunch. The spacious restaurant overlooking Honolulu Harbor serves contemporary Japanese cuisine created by chef…
April 19, 2015
Minamoto Kitchoan
In my opinion (and I think most people would agree), the Japanese have mastered the art of presentation. But it’s not just the packaging that’s impressive, it’s also the quality of the actual product. Let’s face it: If it’s made…