July 22, 2012
Max's of Manila
Everywhere you look there are restaurants that reflect the Island’s long history of welcoming immigrants. There’s Chinese, Thai, Japanese and Korean eateries — ethnic cuisine that says “Hawaii” as much as rainbows and shave ice. It’s no surprise that the…
July 15, 2012
Genki Sushi
Mention sushi in a conversation and invariably people see it as synonymous with raw fish. The good news for vegetarians is that, accompanying the customary offering of rice and seaweed, are a variety of options that suit a plant-based palate.…
July 8, 2012
Red House in Honolulu
It would be pretty hard not to spot a Korean restaurant on “Koreamoku” Street, as it’s a mecca for the popular cuisine. But once you step into Red House, you know you’re going to have a unique dining experience —…
July 1, 2012
Saigon Cuisine Vietnamese Restaurant
In Vietnam, many people enjoy a bowl of pho for breakfast, slurping the warm, satisfying soup before beginning their day. Of course, pho is delicious any time of day — lunchtime, dinnertime or even as an evening snack. But the…
June 23, 2012
Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant
Luck is the theme at Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant, as evidenced by its colorful dragon-and-phoenix decor — both mythical creatures are said to symbolize good fortune in Chinese lore. That’s a pretty good reason for dining at the popular eatery,…
June 16, 2012
Kenny's Restaurant
Change is inevitable, especially when the next generation shares fresh, new ideas and concepts. It can open up a whole new world — or in this case, menu. Kenny’s Restaurant owner John Fujieki knows this firsthand, and when Dining Out…
June 9, 2012
Hinone Mizunone
Hopefully regular readers know that the mission of Veg’nOut is to visit Island restaurants to find meatand fish-free fare. If you’ve just started reading Dining Out (and we’re so glad you did), then now you know. It’s a service to…
June 2, 2012
Il Lupino
Although summer doesn’t officially begin until June 20, those sunny, sultry days are already here, and what could be better for lunch than a cool, fresh salad while relaxing in a casual, yet sophisticated ambience inside, or al fresco dining…
May 26, 2012
Keo's Thai Cuisine
There’s a slightly cynical saying: If you have a wish in one hand and nothing in the other, what do you have? That’s right, nothing. That is, unless you’re wishing for a beautiful, breezy restaurant centrally located in Waikiki that…
May 19, 2012
Shabu Shabu House
Shabu-shabu is a big hit, and for good reason. Besides the fact that it’s just so much fun to say, shabu shabu, which translates to “swish-swish” (more fun), also is enjoyable to eat, as you get to “swish” your food…