Being the youngest of three siblings growing up, I learned at an early age that compromise and sharing were edicts, not options. I also was taught the tried-and-true lesson of the last-born — that from hand-me-down clothing to twice-used toys,…
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: Two Layered Osechi Box ($199 plus tax) Convenience, quality and authentic Japanese fare meld effortlessly at Mamaya. The Pearl Kai Shopping Center establishment specializes in Japanese-style bento boxes, and although they are…
Home-cooked meals often conjure up memories of mom in the kitchen preparing fragrant and flavorful dishes that her family waits anxiously to enjoy. Mamaya, a name that means “mother’s house,” strives to offer that same freshly prepared goodness via a…
Traditional tasty eats, convenience and quality at easy-to-swallow prices are on hand at Mamaya’s, best known for fresh, grab-and-go Japanese-style bento boxes. Step inside the eatery and you’ll be greeted by friendly employees and an array of bentos. Store manager…
Indulgent eating isn’t about scarfing down everything in sight; sometimes, it means taking the time to savor the flavors and slowly satisfy your palate without over-doing it. Located in Pearl Kai Shopping Center, Mamaya offers an assortment of familiar okazu…
When Mamaya opened its second location at Pearl Kai Shopping Center, a fitting follow-up to the eatery’s widely successful Shirokiya location at Ala Moana Center, diners everywhere breathed a sigh of relief knowing they now could answer the daunting question,…
Mamaya, which also has a thriving wholesale business (including those ubiquitous 7-Eleven bentos), started with a kiosk selling fresh, grab-and-go bentos in Shirokiya’s food court at Ala Moana Center, and less than a year ago decided to test the waters…
For nearly five years, the Japanese bentos at Mamaya’s booth within Shirokiya’s food court have come to be known as some of the best bentos patrons can get their chopsticks on. The unrivaled freshness and quality of ingredients have helped…