February 25, 2018
Seoul Garden Yakiniku, Umami-ya Shabu Shabu
I don’t know about you, but I’ve been glued to the TV over the last few weeks, catching every moment I can of the Winter Olympics. In addition to the thrill of watching incredible athletes perform at what can only…
January 21, 2018
Genki Sushi, Umami-ya Shabu Shabu
Hawaii may not have a winter that brings snow and below-freezing temperatures, but we do have our own changes in the season that come with a chill, lots of rain and wind, shorter days and, just like on the mainland,…
December 17, 2017
Umami-ya Shabu Shabu
During these colder winter months (yes, it’s been chilly in Hawaii), one of the best meals you can warm up over is hot pot, whether it be nabe, shabu shabu or sukiyaki. Located next to Liliha Bakery on Nimitz Highway,…
November 19, 2017
Canton Seafood Restaurant, Umami-ya Shabu Shabu
Sometimes in life, it’s best to keep things simple. So what does that mean for our dining routines during the most festive time of year — when indulgent holiday feasts are around every corner, and nearly all of our seasonal…
October 15, 2017
Umami-ya Shabu Shabu
As the weather cools down, satisfy your hot-pot cravings at Umami-ya Shabu Shabu, the ultimate hot spot for shabu shabu, sukiyaki and nabe. The restaurant is known for serving 70 percent Japanese-style cuisine, as well as 20 percent Korean flavors…
September 3, 2017
Umami-ya Shabu Shabu
Shabu, shabu. Swish, swish. It’s an onomatopoeic Korean phrase that represents the sound made by meat when it is swirled in a pot of broth. On a recent trip to Umami-ya Shabu Shabu, Honolulu’s chic new hot-pot spot, Dining Out‘s…
August 6, 2017
Umami-ya Shabu Shabu
Since opening in March, Umami-ya Shabu Shabu continues to be a hot spot for hot pot, including shabu shabu, sukiyaki and nabe. Serving 70 percent authentic Japanese-style cuisine, along with 20 percent Korean flavors and a 10 percent local influence,…
July 2, 2017
Umami-ya Shabu Shabu
By Stephanie Kim Experience the rich flavors of umami at Umami-ya Shabu Shabu on Nimitz Highway, right next door to Liliha Bakery. Since opening in March, Umami-ya has been the “hot” spot in town for fusion cuisine, mixing authentic Japanese-style…
May 28, 2017
Sekiya's Restaurant, Umami-ya Shabu Shabu
Take a look at any hot-pot eatery around town, and you’ll find its tables full — and usually a line out the door — of patrons ready to cook their favorite ingredients within large, communal pots of bubbling-hot broths. It’s…
April 30, 2017
Umami-ya Shabu Shabu
Preparing a meal at Umami-ya Shabu Shabu is a deliciously contemplative exercise that delights the senses as it satisfies one’s appetite. Umami-ya’s featured special, Shabu-Shabu, which comes with the guest’s choice of Ribeye or Kurobuta Pork Belly, is a particularly…
