March 24, 2013
Makino Chaya
When you’re hungry, access to an all-you-can-eat buffet is phenomenal, then add a reasonable price to the equation, and you’re ready to stuff yourself to your heart’s content. Makino Chaya in Aiea’s Westridge Shopping Center dominates, as this renowned Japanese…
March 17, 2013
JJ's Bistro & French Pastry
For JJ Luangkhot, owner and chef of JJ Bistro & French Pastry, his award-winning culinary practices are based on blending the exotic flavors of Laotian and French cuisine, all while impressing guests with the aesthetic appeal of exquisite presentation. Born…
March 10, 2013
Ocean House
There’s no place like home, and for the last decade, Ocean House in Outrigger Reef on the Beach hotel in Waikiki has been welcoming kamaaina and visitors alike to its homey oasis, where guests are encouraged to soak in picturesque…
March 3, 2013
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
Things are heating up at Windward Mall, thanks to Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ, a relatively new hot spot to hit Kaneohe’s dining scene since it opened its doors for business almost two years ago. Diners can’t get enough of the thrill…
February 24, 2013
Ichiriki
Ichiriki Japanese Nabe Restaurant transports your senses to Japan with its hori gotatsu style of seating — floor seating where you let your legs dangle into a pit for ultimate comfort — with a table before you. Soothing tunes of…
February 17, 2013
Eggs 'n Things
Without question, breakfast is the meal that makes champions, which is why Eggs ‘n Things has a winning recipe for success. This hot spot for both kamaaina and tourists has gained a cult-like following since its inception in 1974, when…
February 10, 2013
Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant
Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant rings in the Year of the Snake as Chinese New Year officially kicks off today (Feb. 10). A new year means new possibilities, and it’s believed that the Year of the Snake centers around steady progress…
February 3, 2013
Azure Restaurant
As it continues to live up to its reputation as the ultimate special occasion restaurant, Azure Restaurant at The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort, serves as the ideal destination for celebrating Valentine’s Day Feb. 14. With the iconic pink…
January 27, 2013
Asahi Grill
Restaurants boasting hot new food trends — specialty ingredients, exotic flavor profiles and healthy “au natural” offerings — are at the forefront of today’s contemporary dining scene. Yet, Asahi Grill dispels the belief that these aforementioned characteristics are only associated…
January 20, 2013
Royal Garden Chinese Restaurant
STORY BY RACHEL BREIT AND ALANA FOLEN While there is always a place for fusion fare, mixing the best of indigents and cooking styles from vastly different locales, you will not find it at Royal Garden. No, what you will…
