July 29, 2012
Atlantis Seafood & Steak
Ross and Forever 21 opened, in part, to bring more locals into Waikiki. Here’s another reason, Atlantis Steak and Seafood for pupus. Well, anything, but this is an appetizer column, so I’ll leave the rest of the menu to my…
July 22, 2012
Top of Waikiki
A room with a view is nice, but an entire eatery with a 360-degree snapshot of the Pacific is even better. Add to that good service and some great pupus, and you’ve got a restaurant worth visiting again and again.…
July 15, 2012
Yoshi Japanese Dining & Bar
Understanding my own limitations when it comes to dissecting the subtle flavors of Japanese cuisine, I turn to my not-so-secret in-house expert. To say the least, she was impressed with the pupu options on Yoshi’s menu. Earning most-flavored status was…
July 8, 2012
Canton Seafood Restaurant
For the pupu lover, it’s hard to beat a good Chinese restaurant — and Canton Seafood is a good Chinese restaurant. Whether experiencing the food as designated appetizers or enjoying an entree to share or to be devoured solo, the…
July 1, 2012
Sekiya's Restaurant
Change is greeted at Sekiya’s like processed cheese in Paris, and that’s just the way its customers like it. Since 1935, generations of diners have stopped by the Kaimuki landmark to dine on okazu, sushi, plate lunches and good old…
June 23, 2012
Paesano Ristorante Italiano
With Paesano’s popular Manoa restaurant undergoing renovations, its long list of fans will need to take the short drive to its Waimalu location. That’s OK. The oh-so-good appetizers are worth a little added effort. Upon arrival you may want to…
June 16, 2012
The Mandalay
For the pupu lover, no style of cuisine offers more promise than Chinese, especially if dim sum is on the menu! That’s the case with The Mandalay. The Alakea Street restaurant boasts a menu chock-full of finger-friendly items to share…
June 9, 2012
Red House in Honolulu
You may not be familiar with the culinary term “Korean fusion,” but that’s OK, neither was I before heading out to Red House on Keeaumoku Street this week. Here is all you need to know, Korean food is delicious. Korean…
June 2, 2012
Wahoo's Hawaii
Owner Stephanie Gambetta likes to say the food at Wahoo’s Fish Taco is fuel for your day. Unlike others offering somewhat similar menu options, Wahoo’s forgoes the heavy ingredients in favor of lighter options that leaves the diner satisfied without…
May 12, 2012
Nuuanu Okazuya
Jan and John Straley didn’t travel all the way from Sitka, Alaska, to enjoy the butterfish at Nuuanu Okazuya, but after a few bites of the delicate fish, they were sure glad they made the effort to find the classic…
