February 17, 2013
Panya Bistro & Bakery
BY RACHEL BREIT Panya Bistro’s got great buns. Panya started as a bakery before evolving into a bistro, so it’s no wonder that baking pastries, sandwich bread and burger buns is still one of its strengths. The burger buns are…
February 10, 2013
Asian Mix
BY RACHEL BREIT Asian Mix owner Daniel Leung’s goal is to make it easy: Easy for you to enjoy a restaurant-quality meal on the go or on the spot, and easy for his staff, who previously worked together in a…
February 3, 2013
Chogajib Korean Restaurant
BY RACHEL BREIT Take a deep breath and let curling ringlets of wafting steam caress you. Feel both soothed and your senses awakened. Sounds like a trip to the spa, right? Actually, this moment is brought to you by soup…
January 27, 2013
Little Village Noodle House
BY RACHEL BREIT For this item at Little Village, don’t pick up a menu — look up at the chalkboard. Duck Leg Ramen ($10.95) is waiting there for you. Order it and relax at a table. Listen to the overhead…
January 13, 2013
Canton Seafood Restaurant
A bounty of Northern Chinese cuisine awaits at Canton Seafood Restaurant on Keeaumoku Street. Here you’ll find a menu overflowing with an array of options that appeal to the Cantonese food lover in you. This 130-seat restaurant plays host to…
December 30, 2012
Asahi Grill
Asahi Grill on Ward Avenue aspires to be your top choice when it comes to local, island-style fare. Pay a visit to the eatery on any given day and you’ll notice that the restaurant is always packed with kamaaina and…
December 16, 2012
Ocean House
Regarded as a premier choice in local dining, Ocean House, situated in Outrigger Reef on the Beach Hotel, welcomes its guests to a whole new world of possibilities. Feel right at home while soaking in the oceanfront views and marvelous…
December 9, 2012
Sekiya's Restaurant
Holiday party planning is in full swing, and Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen in Kaimuki has all of your local Japanese favorites to woo your friends and family at your next potluck. This family-owned establishment made famous for its Marinated Fried…
December 2, 2012
La Palme D'or
Patisserie La Palme D’or defines sweet decadence. Conveniently situated in Ala Moana Center, Patisserie La Palme D’or is best known for its Japanese pastry concept, which owner Hiromi Tanaka brought over from Mie, Japan. Tanaka hired Akiko Kimura as head…
November 25, 2012
Asahi Grill
From its family to yours, Asahi Grill opens its doors to locals and tourists alike who crave a taste of the Islands. Since February 2007, this renowned restaurant on Ward Avenue has treated everyone like ohana and continues to do…