Since 1969, Shiro’s Saimin Haven has been the go-to restaurant for local folks who want to sit down and enjoy one of their 60-plus varieties of saimin. However, Shiro’s is more than just saimin, and more than just a restaurant.…
Shiro’s Saimin Haven’s catering department offers the ideal meals to “cap” off congratulatory parties for the graduation season right around the corner, when students walk down the aisle to receive diplomas. One item on the catering menu is the succulent…
There are a few things that locals can never get tired of, and one of them is saimin. Bowls filled with hot broth and noodles have become an integral part of Hawaii’s culture and cuisine. While there are countless places…
While the cold snap might be a huge surprise for incoming tourists looking forward to sunny weather, they and locals shouldn’t be too dismayed, as the chill is the perfect excuse to sit down and dig into a piping hot…
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: COOL MIN ($9.75) According to Merriam-Webster, “haven” is defined as a place of safety, and a place offering favorable opportunities or conditions. True to its name, Shiro’s Saimin Haven provides both refuge…
The menu at Shiro’s Saimin Haven is packed with traditional diner food and island classics that can be found at many “local-kine” eateries. But the difference between Shiro’s and its competitors can be tasted in every bite. Each dish on…
Here at Dining Out, you can bet everyone looks forward to the holiday season due, in big part, to the surplus of festivities and creativity, and all the food that comes with it! With a ton of different options to…
Shiro’s Saimin Haven is late founder, Franz Shiro Matsuo’s, dream come true. And like any vision turned reality, it required hard work, dedication and a bit of a wild imagination to make it happen. Rewinding the clock to year 1942,…
The thrill of football season has arrived. And Shiro’s Saimin Haven’s catering department is the perfect place to “score” some tasty tailgating treats. Whether for a University of Hawaii game, a hot high school matchup of fierce rivals or a…
By all measures, 1969 was an extraordinary year in American history. In that magical year, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin rode Apollo 11 to the moon. Woodstock drew 400,000 rock fans to Max Yasgur’s farm in upstate New York. The…