June 16, 2012
Shochan Hiroshimayaki
Shinji Yamamoto, owner and head chef of Shochan Hiroshimayaki, is excited to introduce traditional Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake) to Hawaii’s diners. His cozy eatery, which first opened on University Avenue in 2007, recently relocated to a new-and-improved Kapahulu locale…
May 26, 2012
Shabu Shabu King
Decisions, decisions, decisions. One of the worst feelings at a restaurant is when you just can’t decide what to have. Luckily for any indecisive eater, you can try a taste of everything at Shabu Shabu King. Open since last year,…
May 19, 2012
Ichiriki
In Japan, nabe is said to bring people together through the joyous act of sharing a hot pot of sizzling broth simmering away with flavorful vegetables, meats and seafood. Naturally, Hawaii’s patrons have fallen in love with the unique family-style…
May 12, 2012
Plumeria Beach House
According to The Kahala Hotel & Resort’s general manager Roseann Grippo, when it comes to Plumeria Beach House — the hotel’s oceanside restaurant — there’s one question on resort executive chef Wayne Hirabayashi’s mind: How do you infuse Maui lavender…
May 5, 2012
Larry's Bakery
No matter the occasion, Larry’s Bakery brings festivity to any get-together with its wide assortment of celebratory cakes, cookies, cupcakes and more. Brother-and-sister duo Lance and Iris Yafuso continue to run the family business that their late father, Larry, once…
April 28, 2012
JJ's Bistro & French Pastry
As soon as JJ Luangkhot debuted his Chef’s Tasting Menu ($28 per person) as part of JJ’s Bistro & French Pastry’s Easter special, it was an instant hit among holiday diners. The owner and executive pastry chef has served his…
April 21, 2012
Saigon Cuisine Vietnamese Restaurant
With so many Vietnamese restaurants popping up these days, it’s hard to know which ones are truly un”pho”gettable. As Dining Out recently discovered, though, there’s something special about Saigon Cuisine, located on the corner of Liliha Street and Vineyard Boulevard.…
April 14, 2012
Rainbow Drive-In
About 20 years ago, an Island institution known for making the best plate lunches and local dishes decided to add a plateful of breakfast classics to its menu. Rainbow Drive-In hasn’t looked back since. “Although we’re basically known as the…
March 31, 2012
Hy's Steak House
The time has come for garlic lovers to unite at a fine-dining establishment as traditional and esteemed as they come — Hy’s Steak House. Upon entering the Waikiki staple, its legitimacy hits you over the head as you scan the…
March 24, 2012
Kobe Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
The friendliest — and tastiest — teppanyaki spot in town, better known as Kobe Japanese Steakhouse, excites customers night after night as highly skilled chefs stylishly grill the best in fresh meat and seafood on flat-tops placed at each table.…
