February 11, 2012
Sushi King
For authentic Japanese cuisine, you need look no farther than South King Street, where Sushi King reigns supreme. The busy eatery is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, and even offers a midnight special after 10:30 p.m.…
February 4, 2012
Happy Valley Pasta & Pizza
There are a number things to consider as a vegetarian when dining out, but when it comes to Happy Valley Pasta and Pizza, you just have to remember one: You can’t go wrong with pasta and vegetables. Happy Valley’s owner…
January 28, 2012
Atlantis Seafood & Steak
The revitalization of Waikiki has brought new life to the bustling city by the sea. It’s been a boon for local businesses, and riding that wave is Atlantis Seafood and Steak, a charming aquatic-themed restaurant centrally located in the former…
January 21, 2012
Happy Days Chinese Restaurant
Everyone is going out for dim sum, but you’re hesitant to join them as you’re well aware that vegetarian dim sum is a rarity at most Chinese restaurants. Don’t worry, be happy. While dim sum draws the crowds to Happy…
January 14, 2012
Hukilau
You don’t have to be on the beach to enjoy Hukilau — just head over to Bishop Street. The upscale Hawaiian plate lunch-style eatery’s name may conjure up visions of our friends in the sea, but there’s much more in…
January 1, 2012
Sushi Izakaya Shinn
Determined to make a fresh start, you’ve decided to improve your lifestyle this year by eating healthier to stay fit and lose weight. It’s an admirable goal, but it can be discouraging at times when visions of sugarplums (or more…
December 24, 2011
Kissaten Coffee Bar
It could be the holiday spirit, but business is brisk these days at the chic, modern coffee bar Kissaten. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that it’s right across the street from Ala Moana Center, especially at this time of the…
December 17, 2011
Poppy's Coffee and Espresso Bar
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, at least for those of us with the holiday spirit. It also can be the busiest, and amid all the hustle and bustle we sometimes just need a quick pick-meup to meet…
December 10, 2011
Kaew's Thai Villa
We all dance to a different drummer — and that goes for hungry Dining Out readers as well. Not to sound like a broken record, but the trick for restaurateurs to keep business humming along is to meet or exceed…
December 3, 2011
Choi's Garden
The blossoming trend toward eating healthier means that folks are becoming more conscious about what they put in their bodies. And many are discovering that not only is eating lighter, vegetable-rich meals good for you, but vegetables actually taste great!…