March 31, 2012
Shochan Hiroshimayaki
As two customers walk into Shochan one late afternoon last week, they are immediately greeted by the restaurant’s friendly staff — and after they place their order, owner and head chef Shinji Yamamoto gets to work. He pours batter onto…
March 24, 2012
La Palme D'or
By mid-morning on a recent week-day, there was already a bustling crowd at Patisserie La Palme D’Or. The small shop in Ala Moana Center filled up with customers ordering pastries, stopping in to pick up special orders and chatting with…
March 17, 2012
Happy Valley Pasta & Pizza
As the first Hawaii installment of a popular restaurant chain in Japan, Happy Valley Pasta & Pizza opened in Diamond Head in October to share its flavorful fusion food with the island. Happy Valley serves up a unique blend of…
March 10, 2012
Nagoya Ramen
With all this cold, stormy weather we’ve been having, nothing sounds better than warming up with a hot bowl of ramen. After opening last month, Nagoya Ramen in Mililani is just in time to provide some much-needed warmth on these…
March 3, 2012
Top of Waikiki
Top of Waikiki has everything locals and tourists alike could ask from fine island dining — creative cuisine that they’re unlikely to find anywhere else, along with stunning views of the ocean. The view offered at Top of Waikiki is…
February 25, 2012
Thai Village
After opening its first location in Waipio three and a half years ago, Thai Village has been wowing customers with its rich, flavorful dishes made with fresh, quality ingredients. The restaurant’s cuisine was such a hit that co-owners, husband and…
February 18, 2012
Hinone Mizunone
Although Hinone Mizunone is the Hawaii progeny of a Japanese food chain, operations manager Eiki Tamaki doesn’t consider the restaurant’s cuisine to be standard Japanese fare. Instead, he says it’s homestyle Japanese cooking — and that the King Street eatery…
February 11, 2012
Sakura Terrace
Sakura Terrace Japanese Cafe serves up fresh, quality Japanese cuisine in a chic yet welcoming environment. Located on South King Street, this restaurant is a tranquil getaway from its busy surroundings, offering diners an idyllic setting to enjoy contemporary Japanese…
February 4, 2012
Saigon Pearl
For those of you who are wondering what ever happened to Vietnamese eatery Annam House, your search is over. The same folks who ran the old place — owner Mai McDowell and her brothers — have opened up shop again…
January 28, 2012
Hanaki Restaurant
Although tucked away in quiet Manoa Valley, Hanaki Restaurant has been drawing in the customers with favorites like Chicken Udon ($11.95) and Shrimp Tempura Donburi ($11.95) and, of course, shabu shabu. Located in Manoa Marketplace, Hanaki is a great place…
