March 31, 2012
Shochan Hiroshimayaki
As two customers walk into Shochan one late afternoon last week, they are immediately greeted by the restaurant’s friendly staff — and after they place their order, owner and head chef Shinji Yamamoto gets to work. He pours batter onto…
March 31, 2012
Kenny's Restaurant
It’s no secret that Kenny’s is everybody’s favorite local-style diner, serving up the best in American classics and local creations. You may not know, however, that popular demand inspired Kenny’s to take some of its most requested daily specials and…
March 31, 2012
Fendu Boulangerie
I love bread and pastries, and have been told that Fendu Boulangerie has the best croissants on this Island. So, I finally made the visit to the European-style bakery in Manoa Marketplace, and concur — it’s just perfect and totally…
March 24, 2012
Thai Village
Whether you enjoy them big or small, thick or thin, noodles have a special spot in every local’s heart, each with a favorite type unto themself. One place abundant in scrumptious noodle varieties is Thai Village, a sanctuary of culinary…
March 24, 2012
Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant
Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant, conveniently located in Ala Moana Center, has transformed your typical Chinese fare into something a bit more unconventional with the unveiling of two new dishes, Shrimp Mixed with Bamboo Fungus and Cheese and Walnut Custard Tart.…
March 24, 2012
La Palme D'or
By mid-morning on a recent week-day, there was already a bustling crowd at Patisserie La Palme D’Or. The small shop in Ala Moana Center filled up with customers ordering pastries, stopping in to pick up special orders and chatting with…
March 24, 2012
Genki Sushi
With more than 50 different types of sushi on its menu, Genki Sushi is sure to please any sushi craving. And with its trademark kaiten-style, or revolving belt of sushi plates going around the restaurant, it’s always a hit with…
March 17, 2012
Happy Valley Pasta & Pizza
As the first Hawaii installment of a popular restaurant chain in Japan, Happy Valley Pasta & Pizza opened in Diamond Head in October to share its flavorful fusion food with the island. Happy Valley serves up a unique blend of…
March 17, 2012
Sushi King
For an authentic taste of Japan, you’ve got to pay Sushi King a visit. You won’t find fusion sushi or interpretations of Japanese fare, but rather traditional dishes prepared by Japanese-trained chefs behind the restaurant’s unmistakable sushi bar. Sashimi Omakase…
March 17, 2012
Il Lupino
Although Il Lupino Trattoria & Wine Bar is ostensibly Italian, its affable owners Wolfgang Zwiener and son Peter Zwiener are German — together they prove that decadent cuisine spans no cultural boundaries. As the flagship Italian restaurant for the father-son…
