March 18, 2018
Japanese Restaurant Aki
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: YAKITORI ($2-$6) Lately it seems like everyone is visiting Japan. And while there are many reasons to take a trip to the Land of the Rising Sun, one of the most popular…
March 11, 2018
The Surfing Pig
A new restaurant is in town — The Surfing Pig. And with a divine menu and its hip, urban atmosphere, foodies and area residents will no doubt have a new go-to spot. Though the eatery, located on 3605 Waialae Ave.,…
March 4, 2018
Morton's The Steakhouse
On an island famed for its fresh fish and seafood selection, steak houses really have to measure up to stand out in the local dining scene. And at the top of that list of carnivorous eateries shines Morton’s The Steakhouse.…
February 25, 2018
Yum Cha Hawaii
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: JUICY PORK DUMPLINGS ($9.99) AND OTHER FAVORITES The number of dim sum restaurants in Hawaii can seem endless, so it makes sense that in order for these eateries to stand out, they…
February 18, 2018
Yajima-Ya Japanese And Local Cuisine
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: TEISHOKU SAN ($30 DINNER) If you haven’t already heard, Yajima-ya Japanese and Local Cuisine has traded its takeout digs and on-the-go food truck for a sit-down dining experience. And while the newly…
February 11, 2018
Royal Palace Restaurant
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: SHRIMP WITH BUTTER SAUCE ($15.95) At a typical Chinese restaurant, you’re sure to find your favorite shrimp dishes like salt and pepper shrimp, and, of course, honey walnut shrimp. However, when it…
February 4, 2018
Kahai Street Kitchen
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: KSK BAKED STUFFED SALMON BENEDICT ($12.95) Kahai Street Kitchen is so much more than a take-out eatery. This sentiment immediately is evident from the moment you place your order at the takeout…
January 28, 2018
Hy's Steak House
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: HY’S GARLIC STEAK ($55) Hy’s Steak House in Waikiki is so well loved by locals that they not only choose to celebrate all their special occasions there, but even opt to dine…
January 21, 2018
Sakura Terrace
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: SAKURA CHIRASHI ($21; FOR TWO) In Japanese culture, every Girls’ Day (March 3) brings chirashi, a traditional dish consisting of sushi rice and a mix of cooked and raw ingredients, to the…
January 14, 2018
Sekiya's Restaurant
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: SEKIYA’S COMBINATION SPECIAL ($18.95) The menu at Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen, which serves traditional and local-style Japanese eats from its dining area and okazu (Japanese side dishes) section, hasn’t changed much since…
