June 23, 2013
Max's of Manila, People's Cafe, Shiro's Saimin Haven
Mabuhay! Have you been to a Filipino gathering lately? Well, if not, you’re missing out — big time! Whether it be a birthday party or a dinner with family and friends, expect a feast. First and foremost, the spotlight shines…
May 26, 2013
Shiro's Saimin Haven
Who would think Shiro’s Saimin Haven would have appetizers? But, the fact they would have awesome homemade noodle dishes? Of course. Since 1969, the family-friendly eatery has dished out more than one million bowls of steaming broth and tender noodles,…
April 8, 2013
Shiro's Saimin Haven
Shiro’s Saimin Haven honors its founder Franz Shiro “Mistah Saimin” Matsuo with a Founder’s Day special on Tuesday, April 9 – enjoy the Small Saimin with Garnishes for only 94 cents all day long. The dish is normally priced at…
March 3, 2013
Shiro's Saimin Haven
As many will remember, Shiro’s Saimin Haven has been in the same spot in Waimalu Shopping Center since the 1970s. And the restaurant, which opened its first location in Aiea in the 1960s, has been serving up many of the…
February 3, 2013
Ocean House, People's Cafe, Shiro's Saimin Haven
In the eyes of a devout food enthusiast, nothing says “Hawaii” more than a festive spread of “ono kine grindz,” including a bowl of sticky poi with a lot of texture, lomi salmon bursting with refreshing flavor, hearty kalua pig…
January 6, 2013
Shiro's Saimin Haven
With the cold weather persisting, revisit the warmth of a steaming bowl of saimin at Shiro’s Saimin Haven — you have 65 options to choose from. Not to mention, you’ll feel right at home. “The one thing that patrons will…
December 9, 2012
Shiro's Saimin Haven
Always wonder what goes on behind the scenes at your favorite restaurant? Well, much credit goes to the many chefs, owners and managers who work diligently day in and day out to make sure Hawaii’s diners have a top-notch dining…
November 25, 2012
Max's of Manila, Paesano Ristorante Italiano, Shiro's Saimin Haven
Turkey, stuffing, cornbread, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, sweet potatoes with marshmallow topping … Wow, flashbacks of your Thanksgiving feast, right? Are you full yet? Because I sure am! Since when has Thanksgiving gone from being a day when we give…
October 28, 2012
Asahi Grill, Kit n Kitchen, Shiro's Saimin Haven
It could be because I was born in the Year of the Ox, but I just can’t get enough of oxtail — oxtail soup, oxtail stew, oxtail saimin, you name it, I’m all over it. As a local culinary standby,…
September 9, 2012
Shiro's Saimin Haven
Just when you thought saimin was simple, think again. Shiro’s Saimin Haven is a thriving saimin monopoly that has put a spin on your local legendary noodle dish. With its restaurant headquarters in Waimalu Shopping Center in Aiea, Shiro’s has…