October 23, 2016
Pattaya Thai
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: Crispy Rice Salad ($11.99 lunch, $12.95 dinner) and Thai Coffee ($3 lunch, $4 dinner) Thai culture can easily be found throughout local restaurant Pattaya Thai, with patrons getting a first glance of…
October 16, 2016
Franky Fresh
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: The Fresh Prince burger ($15.50) with a Cap’n Crunch milkshake ($7.49) Nostalgia conjures up feelings and thoughts of returning to a different moment in life — often times, a better one. And…
October 9, 2016
Cafe Lani
If you look to one corner of Cafe Lani Hawaii, you’ll see an area fit for the perfect picnic, with bench seating and an open window that brings in natural sunlight. In the mid-section of the bakery and restaurant, the…
October 2, 2016
Kam Bowl Restaurant
Food does more than just sustain people; it brings comfort and security — which is especially true in Hawaii, and applies to many of the longtime businesses here in the Islands. With the closing of Kenny’s Restaurant in Kamehameha Shopping…
September 25, 2016
Rokaru Shabu Shabu
It’s no news that hot pot and shabu shabu eateries are booming right now. In fact, the recent craze over boiling pots of savory broths and the cook-your-own-food trend continue to run food scenes across the globe — including here…
September 18, 2016
Pagoda Floating Restaurant
As colorful koi swim gracefully through the water surrounding Pagoda Floating Restaurant, and lush trees sway in the breeze, customers are treated to a rare sight of thriving life in the middle of Honolulu’s concrete jungle. And if the view…
September 9, 2016
Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: Seafood in a Taro Basket ($9.95) One thing that chefs of Chinese cuisine have mastered is offering a full-sensory experience. At Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant in Chinatown, heavenly aromas draw diners in…
September 4, 2016
Kahai Street Kitchen
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: Opakapaka ($11.25 special, $13.75 regular) Note: The Opakapaka plate will be sold at the special price throughout the month of September — so get yours now! If you didn’t know, Kahai Street…
August 21, 2016
Scratch Kitchen & Meatery
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: “Milk and Cereal” Pancakes ($10) There are so many elements that build upon Scratch Kitchen & Bake Shop’s cool-factor. Like a perfected recipe, the eatery has a collection of well-thought-out “ingredients” that…
August 14, 2016
Teishoku Restaurant
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: Broiled Misoyaki Butterfish Teishoku ($12.95) The beauty of teishoku, or set meals, presents itself in each refined dish that is placed before diners. One part of the set can be a handful…
