Recently, I’ve been adoring these little Japanese animated creatures — called Mameshiba — as their dog ears and animal-like faces always bring about a smile. Mameshiba has been a hit around the world, with numerous merchandising products, including stationery, plush…
A manifestation of Pacific Rim fusion abounds at Japengo situated in Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa where Asian culinary methods are integrated with an essence of what chef de cuisine Jon Matsubara calls “California freshness” combined with a…
In this day and age, who doesn’t need that occasional boost of energy to make it through the day? I know I do. International coffee chains and mainstream energy drink companies are raking in the bucks and making a fortune…
Everyone feels like a VIP when walking through the doors of Japengo at Hyatt Regency, as each area of the restaurant has a different feel from the rest, making each dining experience intimate. There are separate rooms adorned with modern…
Korea’s pickled condiment kim chee is heating up here at home and across the globe. There’s just something about Korean fermented cabbage that hooks you at first bite, and believe me, it’s habit-forming. Kim chee is a permanent item in…
Japengo, the year-old Pacific Rim hot spot at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa, has appetizers as fresh and pleasurable to look at as its warm, modern interior. The ingredients are the stars of the varied and well-balanced menu,…
Japengo's innovative cocktails, superb sushi and an assortment of exotic flavors from around the Pacific Rim and Southeast Asia make the restaurant a cornerstone of culinary excellence within the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa.