There is something special about dining at Shor. The decor is modern and clean, the view of Waikiki Beach is stunning and the appetizers, oh my, they are tasty. And things keep getting even better. For the past few weeks…
It’s not easy being the chef, cook or server at Wolfgang’s Steakhouse. The long history of outstanding food and fine service has created a level of expectation that demands nothing but a first rate dining experience. This is true whether…
The word to best describe the appetizers at Beachhouse at the Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa is “decadent.” Sure, fresh, light and flavorful all work as an accurate commentary on the menu, but none more accurately describes the…
A restaurant’s food should match its decor. Or is it the other way around? Either way, the pairing of ambiance and food sends an important message of uniformity and careful thought. The designers and chefs at Stage restaurant in Honolulu…
A look around the third-floor terrace at Hyatt Regency Waikiki and it becomes clear what the $13 million renovation has done. The open-air hotel, already visually appealing, is fresh and more modern. So are the restaurants that inhabit the area.…
The menu at Pho My Lien was brought to Hawaii by Tommy (My) Dang and his wife Lien, who decided to share their family recipes to the hungry diners of Honolulu. Good thing they did. Pho My Lien is simply…
The first thing one notices upon entering Max’s of Manila is the customers. They seem to be in a rush to get a table. This is not because service is slow, it’s exceptional. Parking is plentiful and a few drops…
To venture into Nice Day Chinese Restaurant during lunch or dinner is to be surrounded by boisterous diners clamoring for dishes both large and small. A line stretches out the door as the site of dim sum steamers and heaping…
Pagoda’s recent renovation includes more than new carpet, paint, tables, and most noticeably, a bar. The classic dining establishment also has committed itself to stuffing the menu with locally grown produce to go along with Hawaii-raised beef. In the food…
The difference between a steakhouse steak and one from a restaurant that serves steak is often most evidenced by portion size. Steakhouses don’t do tiny and neither does Ruth’s Chris when it comes to appetizers. Yes, Honolulu, pupus can be…