February 19, 2017
Makino Chaya
Pay a visit to Makino Chaya on any given day and you’ll see hungry diners making their rounds to and from the eatery’s beloved buffet line. Families especially love to come Monday through Thursday for the Early Bird Special from…
January 1, 2017
Makino Chaya
What better way to celebrate the beginning of a new year than with an all-you-can-eat buffet? The remarkable spread at Makino Chaya is full of all your local favorites — delicious enough to put aside your New Year’s resolution to…
November 13, 2016
Makino Chaya
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: Prime Rib (part of Thanksgiving buffet: $26.98 lunch, $37.98 dinner) On any given day, Makino Chaya is packed with generations of diners. Families come Monday-Thursday for the Early Bird Special from 5:30…
October 16, 2016
Makino Chaya
The best part about going to a buffet is getting to pick and choose your favorite dishes. At Makino Chaya, arrive with an appetite and dive into an all-you-can-eat spread where you can grab a little of everything, whether it’s…
September 9, 2016
Makino Chaya
There are a lot of changes happening on Kame hameha Highway near Pearl-ridge Center — what with the construction and the rail going up. But customers can rest easy knowing that some things are here to stay. Beloved Makino Chaya…
August 14, 2016
Makino Chaya
When it comes to all-you-can-eat buffets, Makino Chaya in Aiea has become an Island tradition for its great food, value and service. Locally owned and operated, the causal, family-friendly restaurant offers an extensive buffet menu of about 90 items, including…
July 10, 2016
Makino Chaya
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: Warm Cinnamon Bread Pudding (part of buffet) A buffet is a nice concept because it offers customers a little bit of everything. A good buffet, however, goes above and beyond simple satisfaction…
June 12, 2016
Makino Chaya
Say the magic words “all-you-can-eat,” and you can be sure you’ll make Dad (and Dad’s stomach) happy. This Father’s Day, Makino Chaya is offering a special buffet priced at $28.98 for lunch and $38.98 for dinner. Located at Westridge Shopping…
April 24, 2016
Makino Chaya
When the time comes to honor mothers everywhere and thank them for all they do, Makino Chaya knows just the right way to pamper them with a special treat — one that involves sitting back, relaxing and feasting away on…
March 1, 2016
Makino Chaya
There are no limits when dining at Makino Chaya, especially when the words “all you can eat” continue to chime in your mind throughout your entire visit. The eatery’s buffet selection includes a vast array of seafood, local Japanese dishes…