August 20, 2017
Tsukada Nojo, Uncle's Fish Market & Grill
Happy Sunday, Ono readers! Today may not be Taco Tuesday, but it’s still as good a day as any to explore the latest trends in everybody’s favorite tortilla-wrapped street food. As one of the hottest menu items on the foodie…
August 13, 2017
Amuse Wine Bar, Il Lupino
For many of us, dining out offers the chance to escape the norm by lux uriating in fine flavors we don’t see — or taste, rather — every day. When done right, a lovely meal paired with great service can…
August 6, 2017
Asian Mix, Shiro's Saimin Haven
Summer is a most splendid time of year, filled with fun in the sun and a lightness we can all appreciate. It’s also a time when Hawaii’s blazing-hot sunshine feels stronger than ever, urging us to escape the heat within…
July 30, 2017
Sekiya's Restaurant, Seoul Jung
Soft pieces of white fish ooze with oily succulence, as a sweet miso glaze caramelizes each bite. Across Hawaii’s scene of Japanese and contemporary restaurants, many a patron can be found digging into these tender morsels of misoyaki butterfish, their…
July 23, 2017
3660 On the Rise, Hoku's
The term “leaving a sour taste in one’s mouth” usually describes something undesirable, but the tangy zing of fresh lilikoi is here to turn that definition upside down. Nature hit it out of the park when creating the sweetly sour…
July 16, 2017
Sakura Terrace, Uncle's Fish Market & Grill
When we think of sushi, images of classic nigiri with pristine slices of raw fish resting over precise mounds of vinegar-infused rice come to mind, as do thoughts of perfectly crafted maki rolls. In actuality, though, sushi comes in many…
July 9, 2017
Hy's Steak House, Wisp
What’s just as creamy as ice cream but won’t melt before you can take the last bite? I’ll give you a hint: It has a slightly gelatinous texture that’s reminiscent of haupia, but it’s even more luxurious, to the tune…
July 2, 2017
Applebee's, Junpuu
They say playing with fire is dangerous, but when it comes to eating flavor-packed food, that certainly isn’t the case. Spicy foods have so much to offer, from exciting our taste buds to making our bodies happy — and, believe…
June 25, 2017
Kahai Street Kitchen, Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant
In a recent hunger-inducing conversation with fellow foodie and Dining Out contributor Lynsey Beth Futa, she perfectly described lap cheong to me as “the Chinese version of bacon.” I couldn’t have said it better myself, considering the sweet-and-savory sausage, like…
June 18, 2017
Little Village Noodle House, Ruth's Chris Steak House
When I talk to friends and family members who like to cook for their loved ones, many of them tell me that chicken dishes are on their regular rotation of home-cooked meals. In fact, many of us eat chicken in…
