August 24, 2014
Shiro's Saimin Haven
When Franz Shiro Matsuo, known affectionately as “Mistah Saimin,” first opened Shiro’s Saimin Haven in 1969 at Aiea Bowl, to share his wildly delicious comfort foods, Hawaii’s diners instantly took to his creative renditions of saimin and other island favorites.…
August 24, 2014
Million Restaurant
Delicious, hot and spicy kimchee dishes are standard Korean staples. But there’s also something offered at Yakiniku Million that’s so much cooler. It’s called Mool Naeng Myun, a chilled Korean soup made with beef broth, and features buckwheat (black) noodles,…
August 24, 2014
Eggs 'n Things, Raging Crab
If you asked me to choose between sweet and savory, I would in turn ask you, “Would you have your mother pick her favorite child?” To inquire about such a thing is nonsense. Although, in the toughest of circumstances, savory…
August 17, 2014
Kit n Kitchen
Since opening 13 years ago on University Avenue, Kit n Kitchen has built a loyal following of customers. Many of its patrons dine-in daily, and some eat there multiple times a day. The locally owned, family-friendly neighborhood restaurant offers a…
August 17, 2014
Il Lupino
Dangerous. Untamed. Terrifying. These are the first words that usually come to mind when the term “wolf” is heard. Yet, luckily for Honolulu diners, there is a new (and much more welcome) wolf in town. Delicious, decadent and most definitely…
August 17, 2014
Royal Thai Garden
Fragrant lemongrass, spicy chiles, salty shrimp paste and ginger’s citrusy cousin galangal are essential ingredients when it comes to authentic Thai cooking. Lucky for you, Royal Thai Garden brings those bold and vibrant tastes to the table. The flavors come…
August 17, 2014
Ahi & Vegetable
Every morning at 4:30 a.m., restaurant owner and ahi wholesaler Sam Seo arrives at Hawaii Fish Auction Pier 38 to scope out fresh, supreme catches of the day. With more than 15 years of experience attending the auction, and 15…
August 17, 2014
Genki Sushi
Sushi is one of my favorite foods, and most of the time, when I’m craving it, I tend to end up at Genki Sushi. The restaurant offers quick service, and with 13 locations statewide, there is likely to be one…
August 17, 2014
Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant, Kenny's Restaurant
A food snob I am not. Although, as editor of this publication, I guess I should expect that some may make that assumption. But just for the record, that is as far-fetched from the truth as possible. Come on, now,…
August 10, 2014
3660 On the Rise
Ballroom dancing was big where I grew up, and its discipline (the years it takes to master the moves and skills to sway across that dance floor), its beauty and its grace is something that I have always admired. No…
