April 13, 2014
Eggs 'n Things, Il Lupino, YuZu
We all like to believe that, like a fine wine, we get better with age. While that may be true for a lucky few, my mother taught me well, advising me to take precautionary measures against aging while I’m still…
March 23, 2014
Kiwami Ramen, Kozo Sushi, YuZu
There’s an old remark that goes, “If you love it so much, why don’t you marry it?” All sarcasm aside, if that statement was relevant to me and food, together we would create the ultimate union. My love for most…
March 2, 2014
YuZu
For nearly a year now, Sushi YuZu has brightened Ko Olina’s blossoming dining scene with a contemporary take on Japanese fare. Known for its effort to use local and organic ingredients whenever possible, the restaurant boasts healthy, colorful and bursting…
February 2, 2014
YuZu
For more than two years, YuZu in Ala Moana Hotel, has entertained tourists and locals alike with its festive, comfy interior and a menu bursting with color and flavor. Many dishes on the menu feature the iconic yuzu flavor, and…
January 5, 2014
YuZu
Squeeze some zest into the new year at YuZu in Ala Moana Hotel. Husband-and-wife-team Isamu and Moco Kubota are veterans in the culinary realm, and together they decided to implement a healthier approach to authentic Japanese cuisine. Initially, the Kubotas’…
December 8, 2013
Brasserie Du Vin, Restaurant Epic, YuZu
When comfort food cravings hit, I don’t know about you, but I’m the type of foodie who goes for savory snacks nine times out of 10. Yes, Spam musubis, pizza and guacamole are right up my alley. And during those…
November 4, 2013
Kobe Steakhouse & Sushi Bar, Kozo Sushi, YuZu
Happy Sunday, Ono aficionados! I know you all will join me in my excitement over this week’s foodie find — specialty sushi rolls. After all, as many locals would agree, sushi is solidified in our diets from an early age…
October 13, 2013
YuZu
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: SPICY SUKIYAKI BEEF UDON ($13.95) When Isamu Kubota and his wife, Moco, opened Yuzu in 2011, they used Moco’s healthy lifestyle as the inspiration for their unique style of Japanese cuisine. The…
September 15, 2013
Japanese Restaurant Aki, Sushi King, YuZu
During the last week of summer, it’s only fitting to bid the season farewell with a bang. Last-minute barbecues in the backyard, one last jump in the pool on a scorching-hot day and one final full-on tan session … Yes,…
September 1, 2013
YuZu
YuZu Ala Moana has been open since November 2011, but I recently got to try it for the first time, and let’s just say that I really wish I visited sooner. Hidden in the lower back corner of the Ala…
