April 14, 2013
Kissaten Coffee Bar
Located just steps away from Ala Moana Center on the corner of Piikoi and Waimanu Streets, Kissaten Coffee Bar is a convenient place to enjoy every meal from an on-the-go breakfast to a late-night treat. And even more convenient, it’s…
April 8, 2013
Million Restaurant
Walking into Million Restaurant feels a lot like walking into a friend’s dining room for a casual dinner get-together. With its cozy dining room filled with spacious booths and a friendly staff, Million certainly is a relaxing place to enjoy…
March 31, 2013
The Mandalay
Whether you’re looking for a relaxing lunch break or a place to host a banquet party, The Mandalay is the perfect place to go. Located on Alakea Street, the restaurant serves up traditional Hong Kong and Cantonese food in an…
March 24, 2013
People's Cafe
When People’s Cafe temporarily closed its doors last year, some customers were reeling, unsure where they would go for their fix of Hawaiian food. Luckily, it reopened last September, after taking a few months to complete a number of renovations.…
March 10, 2013
Chinpei Ramen
There might be plenty of ramen places around town to choose from, but Chinpei Ramen in Moiliili has managed to set itself apart with a large menu and a range of influences. According to owner and chef Yoshi Hashigami, the…
March 3, 2013
Shiro's Saimin Haven
As many will remember, Shiro’s Saimin Haven has been in the same spot in Waimalu Shopping Center since the 1970s. And the restaurant, which opened its first location in Aiea in the 1960s, has been serving up many of the…
February 24, 2013
La Palme D'or
The glass display case at Patisserie La Palme D’or is truly tantalizing. Filled with colorful, delicate desserts, the display is likely to present a dilemma for customers. With so many options, it can seem nearly impossible to chose just one…
February 17, 2013
Sekiya's Restaurant
With a menu that has retained many of the same items since the 1930s, Sekiya’s Restaurant and Delicatessen is like a portal into the past. Serving what owner Joy Morihara calls a blend of local favorites and Japanese food, the…
February 10, 2013
Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant
Today marks the beginning of the Year of the Snake, and to make sure you get the new year started off right, you’d better stop into Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant for a serving of its Jai ($10.95). Jai is a…
February 3, 2013
Larry's Bakery
In many ways, Larry’s Bakery represents an era of bake shops that has gone by. While mom-and-pop shops may have carried similar baked goods in the past, those types of bakeries are hard to come by these days. But luckily…