April 28, 2013
The Mandalay
Swoop up these golden wings. Voted “best poultry” at the 2005 Taste of Honolulu, where they made their debut, The Mandalay’s Deep Fried Harm Ha Chicken Wings ($9.95) are still winners. Locals were so taken by the lightly battered and…
April 21, 2013
Kenny's Restaurant
The hostess who warmly welcomes you into Kenny’s Restaurant also beckons you back to a golden, bygone era. Take a seat at a comfy booth by a window, listen to the oldies-but-goodies playing overhead and peruse the classic, local specials…
April 14, 2013
Inferno's Wood Fire Pizza
Milk and cookies, coffee and donuts, wine and cheese — these are golden gastronomic pairings of food and drink. Although at times helpful, you don’t need a sommelier to tell you what’s good: you’ll know. Which brings us to pizza…
April 8, 2013
Mamaya
A classic withstands the test of time. The traditional Japanese bento is one such example; it’s still relevant in our day and age with its perfect blend of flavors and convenience. Mamaya understands the value of the bento, in fact,…
March 31, 2013
Five Star International Buffet
Waikiki is an international destination for those seeking the famous beach and warming sun, but put that aside for a second. Sweet, tender, juicy lobster is what tourists, and locals alike, really crave. So after “lobsterfying” yourself in that famous…
March 24, 2013
Seafood Village Chinese Cuisine
BY RACHEL BREIT “It’s got a little crunchiness, but this thick, sweetened sauce …” Steven Matsuno, executive general manager of Seafood Village, couldn’t even finish his sentence. He was overtaken by a bite of the Kalua Short Ribs ($18.95) he…
March 17, 2013
Il Lupino
BY RACHEL BREIT We all know that Hawaii is a melting pot of different cultures, so it’s no wonder that Italian restaurant Il Lupino decided to take a famous local breakfast classic and put an Italian spin on it. While…
March 10, 2013
Kobe Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
BY RACHEL BREIT Dear seafood lovers looking for the grill-to-you experience, Kobe Steakhouse & Sushi Bar is the place for you. “Here you have a personal chef,” explains longtime teppanyaki chef Lester Nishida. “You see your food before it’s cooked,…
March 3, 2013
Larry's Bakery
BY RACHEL BREIT Warning: The white box from Larry’s Bakery sitting in your car’s passenger seat is going to drive you crazy. You’re going to glance over at it, making sure it’s still there, while devising schemes on how to…
February 24, 2013
Royal Garden Chinese Restaurant
BY RACHEL BREIT We all know that a delicious meal starts with quality ingredients. That’s why at Royal Garden Chinese Restaurant, owner Calvin Wong goes straight to the farm for fresh chickens. Free-ranging, ranch-raised chickens’ access to the outdoors encourages…
