August 10, 2014
Mimasuya Italiano of Kyoto
A visit to Mimasuya Italiano of Kyoto on Kapiolani Boulevard is a chance to experience exquisitely prepared Italian cuisine, unveiled with the refined aesthetics of Japanese food presentation. Open since December 2012, this east-meets-west eatery is the first of Japanese…
August 10, 2014
Kahai Street Kitchen
Sliced thin and cured, you call it bacon. Cut thick and braised, it’s melt-in-your-mouth juicy. Pair it with eggs, serve it over rice and smother it in cooking juices, chef David Yamamoto at Kahai Street Kitchen calls it a loco…
August 10, 2014
Agnes' Portuguese Bake Shop
One of my favorite things to bring to any potluck is a box of hot malassadas. These pillows of dough always are a hit — everybody loves them, especially me. Dining Out readers, here’s a deal you don’t want to…
August 10, 2014
Kozo Sushi
Kozo Sushi Hawaii provides local residents with the same great tastes that have enabled it to become one of the most popular takeout sushi establishments in Japan. The eatery was created as a way to provide the best of both…
August 10, 2014
Pagoda Floating Restaurant, Wolfgang's Steakhouse
Cravings. This thing called cravings seems to have taken over my life. I eat in hope of feeling satisfied. My tummy is content for a minute, and then sooner or later, another craving strikes — and it strikes hard! Oh,…
August 3, 2014
Canton Seafood Restaurant
The specialists at Canton Seafood Restaurant know a thing or two when it comes to cooking protein of the aquatic persuasion. That’s why they employ a specialized steam oven for the task. The 3,000 year-old method of steaming lends itself…
August 3, 2014
Pho My Lien
Where one comes from weighs heavily on the kind of cuisine that is cooked in the kitchen. I definitely know this, hailing from the South, where “fried” is the first name of any properly christened plate. But lucky for us…
August 3, 2014
Iyo Udon
For me, the opening of Iyo Udon in Ala Moana Center is a dream come true. First of all, I love udon noodles. Secondly, its self-serve cafeteria-style dining is perfect for my on-the-go lifestyle. Plus, the noodles are made fresh…
August 3, 2014
Kau Kau Grill
Kau Kau Grill, the outstanding food truck that can be found at three locations around Honolulu, has been drawing rave reviews since it opened for business in April 2013. Particular favorites vary with the individual diner, from its cheeseburgers, which…
August 3, 2014
Chef Chai
Full moons just got even more magical. Chef Chai now offers monthly full moon concerts with Robert Cazimero and Halau Na Kamalei, complete with a five-course meal ($75 per person). “We want to support Hawaiian music,” says chef Chai Chaowasaree,…
