February 11, 2012
Ocean House
Yes, real men eat hummus. Especially when it’s made from edamame, served in a won ton bowl, spread over fried tofu and enjoyed overlooking Waikiki beach. Writing about food can be such a burden. But not this time. Edamame Hummus…
February 4, 2012
Bangkok Chef
Describing the appetizers at Bangkok Chef is not easy. It’s difficult to dawdle over slight flavor profiles when you are inhaling food at a rate that would make Joey Chestnut proud. Call it an occupational hazard. But if you’ve tried…
January 28, 2012
Tropics Bar & Grill
If the idea of pupus on the beach is not enough to entice a trip into Waikiki, the appetizer menu at Tropics Bar & Grill at Hilton Hawaiian Village just may do it. Poke, shrimp, nachos, whatever, just taste better…
January 21, 2012
Big City Diner
Take a few items off the menu and Big City Diner may no longer be Big City Diner. Ray Chan’s Island-Style Poke ($8.99) and The Really Loco, Loco Moco ($9.99) are as much a part of the restaurant as its…
January 14, 2012
Seafood Village Chinese Cuisine
Johnson Ma, manager at Seafood Village at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki, points a quick finger when asked of his favorite appetizer at the Cantonese-style restaurant. Bacon Wrapped Shrimp and Scallops ($12.95) is encased in a crispy wonton wrapper, topped with…
January 7, 2012
Romano's Macaroni Grill
In December, Romano’s Macaroni Grill, the popular family eatery in Ala Moana Center, introduced 20 new items to its menu, including seven pupus. Found under the Italian Tapas section of the menu, the items range in price from $6 to…
January 1, 2012
zPizza
Zpizza is know for its fresh, healthy approach to all manner of dining options, and that commitment to taste and quality doesn’t stop at the entrees. The pupus, aka the shareables, reflect the same goal of quality and taste. And…
December 24, 2011
Sushi Ichiban
Eight years ago Sushi Ichiban chef Marc Kusaka escaped from a life of graphic design and website creation for the subtle creativity of sushi. He hasn’t looked back, and the ever-growing list of patrons of the Kaimuki eatery couldn’t be…
December 17, 2011
Big City Diner
Diners are all about comfort food. Heaping helpings of non-pretentious fare at low prices served by a neighbor has made this simple style of dining a uniquely American experience. This is no different in Hawaii, where Big City Diner has…
December 10, 2011
Shakey's Pizza Parlor
General manager Katie Nguyen has a recommended must-try for new customers to Shakey’s Pizza Parlor — the chicken. That’s right. The boss at the family-friendly pizza restaurant wants everyone to know how good its chicken is. Pizza? Everyone knows Shakey’s…
