July 16, 2017
Wolfgang's Steakhouse
When it’s time to mark a milestone, America loves its beef. The pursuit of a perfect steak is reason enough to book a table at Wolfgang’s Steakhouse in Waikiki. The Royal Hawaiian Center eatery, opened by famed restaurateur Wolfgang Zwiener,…
July 9, 2017
La Hiki
It’s a glorious Friday evening on Oahu. After a busy week, our dinner party is weary and hungry. Even more, we yearn for a relaxing, delicious experience in a spectacular setting. We consider our options. One restaurant is too far;…
July 2, 2017
McCully Shopping Center
Osaka has long been considered the “food capital” of Japan, with its bustling city streets packed with shokudo (diners), ramen shops and street vendors cooking up takoyaki (octopus meatballs) and kushikatsu skewers for millions of inhabitants. In fact, the city’s…
June 25, 2017
By providing ono food with excellent customer service and affordable prices, Laverne’s Hawaiian and Local Style Food is dedicated to adding the aloha spirit to each dish prepared for diners and their ohana. Laverne’s was launched in 2000, and the…
June 18, 2017
Kau Kau Grill
At Kau Kau Grill, the concept is simple: serve ono food coupled with quick, friendly service and without any unnecessary frills. Manager Ryan Souza explains that the restaurant takes pride in “making the best food around, from ribs to shrimp.…
June 11, 2017
Pagoda Floating Restaurant
On a recent weekday morning, a trio of box turtles basks in the sun as the staff of Pagoda Floating Restaurant scurries about, prepping for lunch. A duo of ducks, perched atop one of the bamboo pavilions that flank the…
June 4, 2017
With traditional menu items, scintillating specials and engaging tabletop cooking options, New Shilawon Korean Restaurant offers everything from a la carte dishes to allyou-can-eat feasts that are fit for the entire family. Situated in Honolulu’s bustling culinary hotbed just north…
May 28, 2017
Chef Chai
On Father’s Day weekend, some of Hawaii’s luckiest dads will enjoy a spectacular all-you-can-eat feast at Chef Chai. If you’re fortunate enough to be one of those dads, you might want to devise a game plan. Eat sparsely a few…
May 21, 2017
Applebee's
For years, Hawaii residents have watched commercials on television promoting Applebee’s Grill & Bar and were left wondering, “When are we getting an Applebee’s?!” Local diners can now see why “Celebration is a dish best served with good people,” as…
May 14, 2017
Sakura Restaurant
One recent afternoon, a Japanese food writer sat at the sushi bar at Honolulu’s Sakura Terrace Japanese Cafe and finished his lunch with delight. The writer, who spoke little English, said he was working on a book about Hawaii’s sushi…
