November 4, 2012
Camellia Buffet
As noon approaches at Camellia Buffet, it happens like clockwork: A large group of guests files into the restaurant. It’s a lively get-together, with the friends chatting and laughing with one another as they are joined by more. After finding…
October 28, 2012
Pho My Lien
Located in Westridge Shopping Center in Aiea, Pho My Lien is a must-try for Vietnamese eats. The restaurant serves up authentic, traditional Vietnamese food. Owned by husband-and-wife team Tommy and Lien Dang, who both are originally from Vietnam, the restaurant…
October 21, 2012
Sakura Restaurant
In Japan, the beautiful sakura flowers bloom during the spring. It may be fall right now, but it’s clear that Sakura Restaurant, which just opened its doors a few weeks ago, is blooming into a popular, successful eatery. Junichiro Tsuchiya,…
October 14, 2012
Kit n Kitchen
The lunch hours are winding down at Kit n Kitchen on a recent weekday, and the co-owners, husband-and-wife team Kit and May Yiu, are going about their usual afternoon business. Kit roams the dining room, making sure that his customers…
October 7, 2012
Paesano Ristorante Italiano
Paesano Ristorante Italiano has been a go-to hot spot for Italian fare, and although more than 20 years have passed since it opened its doors, the restaurant’s popularity has not wavered. Paesano serves up traditional Italian fare, while adding a…
September 30, 2012
Loco Moco Drive Inn
Let’s get one thing out of the way first: If you’re going to name your restaurant after one dish, that dish better be among the best — and Loco Moco Drive Inn’s Loco Moco ($7.95) really is. Owner and chef…
September 23, 2012
Brasserie Du Vin
Nestled in the heart of Chinatown, Brasserie Du Vin is a tranquil getaway that transports diners to a French cafe, both in its authentic fare and its comfortable, rustic environment. Executive chef Marco Elder says that the menu is designed…
September 16, 2012
Kobe Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
At a restaurant that is named after one of the most universally renowned cuts of beef, customers naturally will expect excellence from Kobe Steak House and Sushi Bar. And they certainly will find it at the Waikiki restaurant, which serves…
September 9, 2012
Atlantis Seafood & Steak
The lost city of Atlantis may be, well, lost. But Atlantis Seafood & Steak can be found right in the heart of Waikiki. “We serve the best of continental fare,” restaurant manager Andy Ancog explains. “We have the the finest…
September 2, 2012
Red House in Honolulu
From the moment you walk into Red House in Honolulu on Keeaumoku Street, it’s clear that you are in for something different. From the hip decor to the wall-length screen playing K-pop music videos, Red House certainly has a one-of-a-kind…
