July 20, 2014
Shiro's Saimin Haven
For a restaurant, there is perhaps nothing more rewarding than the sight of customers leaning back in satisfaction after ravaging their plates down to the very last morsel. Such is often the case at Shiro’s Saimin Haven, where saimin and…
June 15, 2014
Shiro's Saimin Haven
Shiro’s Saimin Haven in Waimalu Shopping Center has served tasty bowls of local history since 1969. With locations in Waipahu and Ewa, Shiro’s expansive menu builds upon “Mistah Saimin” Franz Shiro Matsuo’s dream. “Matsuo spent years working in restaurants, but…
April 6, 2014
Shiro's Saimin Haven
It’s easy to take for granted the unique gastronomy of the Islands. For locals, it’s simply the local kind grinds we’ve grown up eating. Say the word “saimin” to Mainlanders and they might try to correct you: “Don’t you mean…
March 2, 2014
Shiro's Saimin Haven
There is nothing that beats an indulgence for the soul — comfort food in an atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. You’ll find all of this and more at Shiro’s Saimin Haven, which has been serving new and…
January 12, 2014
Shiro's Saimin Haven
Winter in the Islands is nothing to complain about, but from time to time we all seek solace for a little extra warmth and comfort. Such sentiments explain why many have been flocking to Shiro’s Saimin Haven for some of…
December 1, 2013
Shiro's Saimin Haven
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: SPICY BEEF SAIMIN WITH WUN TUN, VEGETABLES AND GARNISHES ($8.45) Growing up, being the curious and rambunctious child that I was, my mom always used to scold me and say, “Use your…
October 20, 2013
Shiro's Saimin Haven
For nearly 45 years, Shiro’s has stood as the first word in saimin. Since serving up its first bowl of piping-hot saimin in 1969, Shiro’s Saimin Haven has become a mainstay for multiple generations of Hawaii families. Shiro’s features convenient…
September 1, 2013
People's Cafe, Shiro's Saimin Haven
Tripe may be hard to stomach for some, as it is the stomach lining of an animal’s belly, after all, but sometimes we have to avert from our squeamish ways and take it all in full throttle. Beef tripe is…
August 4, 2013
Shiro's Saimin Haven
The number of protein combinations at Shiro’s Saimin Haven may number in the innumerable. Listed at 65 items, even before getting to the entrees, new menu items, daily specials, sandwiches and breakfast options, the menu at the decades-old restaurant has…
