April 27, 2015
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, New Eagle Cafe
No matter where in the world life takes me, I’ll always be a local girl at heart. Though I’ve been to many exotic places around the world, Hawaii is my home. The Islands are a very special place, one that’s…
April 19, 2015
Minamoto Kitchoan
In my opinion (and I think most people would agree), the Japanese have mastered the art of presentation. But it’s not just the packaging that’s impressive, it’s also the quality of the actual product. Let’s face it: If it’s made…
April 19, 2015
Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant
In every ohana-run restaurant, each team player holds an important role in making sure the mom-and-pop business runs smoothly. This can be seen on a daily basis at Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant, where members of the Lam family work with…
April 19, 2015
Nabeya Maido
If you haven’t heard of Nabeya Maido, you need to pick up your “coconut wireless,” as general manager Kevin Suehiro says. Suehiro originally is from the Islands, but spent 13 years running a bar in Japan. Once you see what…
April 19, 2015
Wailana Coffee House
When Wailana Coffee House general manager Kenton Tom goes fishing, what he always hopes to land is a mahi mahi at the end of his hook. The fish’s large, moist flakes and delicate, sweet flavor make the effort of nabbing…
April 19, 2015
Restaurant Epic, Yogurstory
What represents Hawaii’s carnivorous culture more than kalua pork? Nothing. That’s right, kalua pork, which primarily is unique to the Islands, is spreading across the nation as a must-have source of protein. The word “kalua” is a Hawaiian word that…
April 12, 2015
Million Restaurant
Sheets of dried seaweed stuffed with rice and thin slices of vegetables rolled up as a handy snack. Ever heard of it? No, it’s not sushi. And while its roots stem back to Japan, kimbap is purely Korean. A haven…
April 12, 2015
Canton Seafood Restaurant
Are plump and juicy morsels of shrimp your ultimate craving? Or perhaps tender pieces of fresh fish speak to your seafood devotion. Regardless of which treasures of the sea you adore munching on, Canton Seafood Restaurant is ready to serve…
April 12, 2015
Mamaya
One sign that you’re at a good restaurant is the crowd. At Mama-Ya in Downtown Honolulu, which just opened March 16, the line is continuously out the door. But don’t worry, it moves fast. “Business has been booming since day…
April 12, 2015
3660 On the Rise
Created by noted local chef Russell Siu, 3660 On The Rise has been a go-to for Euro-Asian island cuisine since it opened in 1992. Patrons keep coming back — and the Kaimuki eatery keeps giving them new reasons to. Just…
