February 12, 2017
Kau Kau Grill
Kau Kau Grill in Mapunapuna, and its original food truck in Honolulu, continues to build a following of customers, including many who are there daily for its tasty local-style plate lunches. Owners Miles Oyasato and Ty Takishita started their food…
February 5, 2017
Japengo
Japengo at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa has updated its menu recently, focusing more on steaks and seafood. The upscale, elegant-casual restaurant, which also changed its name to Japengo Steak and Seafood, originally featured Hawaii regional cuisine and…
January 29, 2017
Sarento's Waikiki
For more than two decades, Sarento’s at the Top of the Ilikai has been a favorite for its fine array of Italian and Mediterranean cuisine with breathtaking panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and Honolulu’s skyline. The award-winning restaurant also…
January 22, 2017
Il Lupino
Since opening in 2010, Il Lupino Trattoria & Wine Bar at Royal Hawaiian Center in Waikiki has become a favorite for its authentic Italian cuisine made with only the finest ingredients from Italy, as well as local farmers. T he…
January 15, 2017
Odori-Ko
Building upon their parents’ legacy, Hiro Takei and sister Rie Takei Akita have found a way to keep Odori-Ko restaurant traditional yet contemporary for the next generation. Originally located in King’s Village in Waikiki for more than 40 years, the…
January 8, 2017
Cake Works
Heads up: Cake Works on South King Street is temporarily closed through Jan. 19 because of structural renovations. Not to worry, though — you can still find its popular cupcakes, French macarons, decorated cookies, bars and more at its Navy…
January 1, 2017
Mac 24/7 Bar & Restaurant
MAC 24/7 in Waikiki recently welcomed executive chef Rey Baysa to its kitchen, and introduced an updated menu featuring brand-new dishes, slight changes to some old favorites (such as using Hawaiian sweet bread for its French Toast) and a convenient…
December 25, 2016
Genki Sushi
First it was the revolving conveyor belt, now it’s the Bullet Express — known for its kaiten-sushi dining concept, customers love Genki Sushi’s fast, convenient and fun approach to dining. Add quality and taste to the mix, and it’s no…
December 18, 2016
Aja Sushi & Bento
Judging by the crowd at Aja Sushi & Bento, you know the food has to be good. Since opening its first restaurant on Fort Street Mall in 1999, the family-run business has become popular for its Korean sushi and bento…
December 4, 2016
Junpuu
When Junpuu owner and chef Eiji Kato moved to Hawaii in 2000, he had a hard time finding something familiar to eat, so he started cooking his own food remembering what his mom, a cooking teacher in Japan, taught him.…
