June 23, 2013
Korean Hibiscus BBQ
For any business, repeat customers are always a good sign that you’re doing something right. At Korean Hibiscus BBQ in Kaimuki, some of the old-timers I met said they come back for the good food and friendly service. I agree,…
June 16, 2013
Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant
It’s all about the food and the customers at Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant in Niu Valley. The restaurant (originally located in Kalihi) has been serving tasty traditional Hong Kong-style cuisine with a local twist for more than 30 years, including…
June 9, 2013
Chef Chai
Chef Chai — just the name itself has a cool ring to it. The new restaurant, named after its creator Chai Chaowasaree and located at Pacifica Honolulu on Kapiolani Boulevard, is, believe it or not, even better than the chef’s…
May 26, 2013
Anytime Cafe
One of the best things about Hong Kong is the food, so when I heard Anytime Cafe owner Ken Wong speaking Cantonese, I had to ask if they are a Hong Kong-style restaurant. He said yes, and I immediately became…
May 19, 2013
Them Dining
Tucked inside, around the corner and next to the pool of the Waikiki Sand Villa Hotel is a hidden gem of a Japanese restaurant called Them Dining offering traditional Japanese food with a French twist. Finding “Them” can be tricky,…
May 12, 2013
Hi Sandwich & Drink
Hong Kong is one of my favorite places on earth, and one of my favorite things about it is Hong Kong-style milk tea. Consisting of black tea and evaporated milk or condensed milk, it’s a drink that just brings instant…
May 5, 2013
Five Star International Buffet
Buffets are great for many reasons: variety, it’s all-you-can-eat, and if you’re with a group there’s something for everyone. At Five Star International Buffet in Royal Hawaiian Center in Waikiki, you also can count on the food to be fresh,…
April 28, 2013
Ichiriki
When Ichiriki Japanese Nabe Restaurant opened its first location in 2006, owners Issei Kazama and Riki Kobayashi promised to do their absolute best to make their customers happy. The Piikoi Street restaurant quickly became popular for its nabe or Japanese…
April 21, 2013
Fendu Boulangerie
I’ve always found the lingering smell of fresh-baked bread to be simply irresistible. It’s one advantage bakeries have in getting people through their doors. But at Fendu Boulangerie in Manoa, there are many more reasons to stop in than just…
April 14, 2013
Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant
The beginning of summer also marks the end of the school year for students, including many who are graduating. Known for its delicious Hong Kong-style Chinese food with a modern twist, Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant in Ala Moana Center, has…
