September 20, 2015
Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant
Around 2:30 p.m. at Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant, the lunch rush has settled, and its servers finally are able to sit down and have a bite. Dim sum service had started at 8 a.m. and ended at 2 p.m.,…
September 13, 2015
Japanese BBQ Yoshi
As of February, what once was an empty lot has become a restaurant offering an elevated level of yakiniku dining. Japanese BBQ Yoshi opened its doors to customers and showcased top-of-the-line meat and service right off the bat. Having started…
September 6, 2015
Hakone
In the dining room of Hakone at Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki, Now Plating sits down with an all-smiles chef Masami Shimoyama. The Japanese restaurant, which simultaneously opened with the hotel back in 1990, has grown in bounds of success over…
August 30, 2015
Red Stand
Tucked away in the heart of “Korea-moku” is a little shop taking large strides to win over the hearts and appetites of local people. Red Stand is a Korean food-stop and dine-in restaurant off of Keeaumoku Street, serving Korean-style hot…
August 25, 2015
Minamoto Kitchoan
For any true artist, some reasons for sharing one’s craft are to educate and express. At Minamoto Kitchoan, the same is true for its own works of art, which come in the form of wagashi, or Japanese confectionery. Each delightfully…
August 18, 2015
JJ's Bistro & French Pastry
When asked what time he gets in every morning, Preseuth “JJ” W. Luangkhot — chef and owner of JJ Bistro & French Pastry — replies with a laugh, “I never sleep; I live here.” He goes on to explain, “If…
August 11, 2015
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
Opened a little more than a month ago, with plans to launch a second beach park location soon, L&L Hawaiian Barbecue at Ala Moana Beach Park is ready to cater to hungry vacationers and locals. And, after a day at…
August 2, 2015
Sarento's Waikiki
It’s easy to become mesmerized when listening to chef Edmond Kwok talk about food. His mind constantly is churning with original recipes and new ideas, such as what vegetable to pair with what reduction, and so on and so forth.…
July 26, 2015
Newtown Drive Inn
There are many reasons to venture to Aiea’s Newtown Golf Driving Range, and some would say that hitting a few golf balls actually is second to the food at Newtown Drive Inn. “The golfers eat some, but most of our…
July 19, 2015
Ichiriki
The clamor of cooking utensils dipping into pots of soy-based broths and the satisfied slurps of diners can be heard throughout the spacious and ethereal venue of Aiea’s Ichiriki Japanese Nabe Restaurant. As customers fish into their hot pots, treasures…
