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…
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,…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…