January 29, 2017
Minamoto Kitchoan
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: Grace Dew and Grace Dew Chocolate (prices vary) Resembling the dew that forms overnight on plant life, Minamoto Kitchoan’s Grace Dew jellies offer delicately juicy bites of fruit-shaped confections, made from Mother…
December 25, 2016
Minamoto Kitchoan
Take a brief trip to Japan when you step into Minamoto Kitchoan. With locations at Ala Moana Center and Kahala Mall, guests immediately forget they are in Hawaii the minute they see all of the Japanese gourmet sweets, also known…
November 27, 2016
Minamoto Kitchoan
At Minamoto Kitchoan, the traditional Japanese culture of gift giving makes it easy to find the perfect omiyage (edible present) for everyone on your list. With a store in Ala Moana Center and a kiosk in Kahala Mall, this confectionery…
October 9, 2016
Minamoto Kitchoan
Minamoto Kitchoan serves up hand-crafted wagashi — sweets that feature flavors and cultural accents within edible sculptures — and it’s not surprising to see them displayed and served out of the shop’s glass showcases worthy of fine jewelry. In addition…
September 9, 2016
Minamoto Kitchoan
The Mid-Autumn Festival is an important celebration in Chinese culture, but Chinatown isn’t the only place you can get your hands on delicious moon cakes. You can enjoy Geppei — Japanese-style moon cakes — at Minamoto Kitchoan, located on Street…
August 7, 2016
Minamoto Kitchoan
Minamoto Kitchoan manager Yayoi Akana comments on how Grace Dew products look almost like expensive jewelry, as each piece of the naturally flavored fruit confection glimmers in a glass display case at the establishment’s Ala Moana Center location. The prestigious…
July 3, 2016
Minamoto Kitchoan
Japanese desserts or confections are known as wagashi, and Minamoto Kitchoan is the place to get them. Located near the main stage in Ala Moana Center, Minamoto Kitchoan brings authentic sweets to Oahu throughout all four seasons. The treats come…
May 29, 2016
Minamoto Kitchoan
Within the hustle and bustle of Ala Moana Center, you’ll find a peaceful oasis the minute you walk into Minamoto Kitchoan. The confectionery exudes elegance and perfection with ease, offering a wide selection of wagashi, or Japanese sweets, including candies,…
April 17, 2016
Minamoto Kitchoan
Minamoto Kitchoan opened its doors at Ala Moana Center in 2013 offering its famous wagashi, or Japanese-style sweets, including candies, cookies, mochi and cakes. Everything is made in Japan using high-quality ingredients and presented exquisitely, making for great gifts, favors…
March 15, 2016
Minamoto Kitchoan
Stepping inside Minamoto Kitchoan at Ala Moana Center is like entering a secret garden of mouthwatering treats made fresh with real fruits from Japan. The famous confectionery offers a wide selection of wagashi, or Japanese sweets, including candies, cookies, mochi…
