October 29, 2011
Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant
It’s just before noon on a week-day, and Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant is bustling with excited chatter from its lunchtime crowd. Dim sum carts filled with tasty treats like Steamed Char Siu Buns ($2.30), Bamboo Rolls ($2.50) and Look…
October 22, 2011
The Old Saimin House
It’s only mid-October, but the chilly, rainy winter weather is already moving in. That means it’s the perfect time for a hot bowl of saimin. And what better place for saimin than The Old Saimin House? This noodle eatery, once…
October 1, 2011
I Love Country Cafe
Waking up early for a long day at work can be a bit of a drag sometimes. But I Love Country Cafe’s extensive breakfast menu can help take off that morning edge. I Love Country Cafe’s Queen Street location opens…
September 17, 2011
Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant
Chinese restaurants are notorious for long menus filled with various noodle, rice, seafood and dim sum dishes. But sometimes eating the same ol’ spring roll or stir fry can become monotonous, even for the most loyal Chinese cuisine die-hard. Luckily,…
September 10, 2011
Max's of Manila
The popularity of Max’s Fried Chicken at Max’s of Manila is hard to deny. In fact, the restaurant — once a tiny cafe in the Philippines that today has exploded into an international franchise with locations in California, New Jersey,…
September 4, 2011
Paesano Ristorante Italiano
When it comes to finding a taste of authentic Italian cuisine in Hawaii, Paesano Ristorante Italiano’s got you covered. From antipasti to farinacci (pastas) to all things in between, this locally run eatery has a wide assortment of classico Italian…
August 28, 2011
Hukilau
When venturing out of the office for lunch, hungry nine-to-fivers often run into a variety of hurdles that can make dining out during the work week a bit unappetizing. But finding an affordable midday meal needn’t be an added item…
August 20, 2011
Sikdorak Korean Restaurant
During the steamy summer months, diners request one thing — simple, flavorful dishes that are neither too heavy nor too light, something that will fill you up but not weigh you down. Soup, believe it or not, is the perfect…
August 13, 2011
JJ's Bistro & French Pastry
Chef JJ Luangkhot has been delighting local foodies for years with his fresh French-meets-Laotian-inspired dishes. Not to disappoint, the award-winning pastry chef and restaurateur recently has expanded his menu of savory and sweet creations with the introduction of three new…
August 6, 2011
Canton Seafood Restaurant
Since arriving on the Hawaii restaurant scene on April 10, Canton Seafood Restaurant has become a popular destination for those looking for a taste of authentic Cantonese cuisine. “All of the Chinese people (who eat here) agree our Cantonese food…