A hidden gem that won’t disappoint

• By Nadine Kam
• July 5, 2023

With all the color and food offerings at Waikiki Market, it’s easy to overlook the quiet restaurant tucked away in the back. Read more

Return of a bountiful buffet

• By Nadine Kam
• June 28, 2023

The Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa had just relaunched The Buffet at Hyatt in a happy return to its pre-2020 glory... Read more

Seasonal flavors of Japan

• By Nadine Kam
• June 20, 2023

Although tourism from Japan has been slow to return, anecdotal tales of friends and family suggest Hawaii residents’ travel to Japan has returned in a big way. Read more

An exciting addition to the dining scene

• By Nadine Kam
• June 13, 2023

There’s no doubt that there are diners lamenting the closure of Piggy Smalls, but in its place has appeared something quite novel — the upscale Filipino restaurant Peso. Read more

All places to satisfy all your senses

• By Nadine Kam
• June 6, 2023

Fishcake (307 Kamani St.) opened along with Ward Village’s South Shore Market in 2016 as a gallery supporting Oahu’s young artists and designers. Read more

Celebrity sighting

• By Nadine Kam
• May 30, 2023

Hawaii’s own Bruno Mars was on hand to celebrate the May 18 opening of the SelvaRey Rum Bar at Fairmont Orchid on Hawaii Island Read more

Seafood extravaganza

• By Nadine Kam
• May 30, 2023

After seven years apart, chef Vikram Garg has returned to the Halekulani fold as the creative force behind UMI by Vikram Garg in Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani. Read more

Top-notch tapas

• By Nadine Kam
• May 24, 2023

In one of the most exciting openings I’ve seen in a while, Gushiken is now ensconced in a space of his own, free to create the menu of his dreams at El Cielo in Waikiki, the only authentic tapas restaurant we’ve ever seen here. Read more

An old favorite still hits the spot

• By Nadine Kam
• May 16, 2023

The sad truth about food writing is that over a long period of time of eating anything and everything Read more

Hopeless ‘ramen-’tic

• By Nadine Kam
• May 9, 2023

Ramen is usually considered to be the headliner at ramen restaurants Read more

Oodles of (soba) noodles

• By Nadine Kam
• May 2, 2023

A second branch of Shokudo has opened in Kaimuki, but don’t expect Kaimuki Shokudo to be a twin of its sister Shokudo Japanese Restaurant & Bar on Kapiolani Boulevard. Read more

Finding a fusion of flavors

• By Nadine Kam
• April 25, 2023

Onokai entered my consciousness as a great curiosity, a restaurant that promised Italian, Korean, Chinese and Japanese fusion, that could either be divine or go awry in heavy hands. Read more

Take a ‘bite’ of this

• By Nadine Kam
• April 18, 2023

The name Better Bites Thai & More suggests casual, perhaps healthier Thai cuisine Read more

This chinatown café carries classics

• By Nadine Kam
• April 11, 2023

Welcome to part two of my coverage of the cha chaan teng phenomenon that in recent months has set the foodie community abuzz. Read more

A Hong Kong-style feast

• By Nadine Kam
• April 4, 2023

Baked spaghetti and cheesy gratins at a Chinese restaurant? You bet! Read more

A meaty option in Kaimuki

• By Nadine Kam
• March 28, 2023

It’s one thing to visit a tried-and-true restaurant, quite another to check out one of the newbies. Read more

This new hot pot spot has beefy bowls

• By Nadine Kam
• March 21, 2023

Kamitoku established its brand as a beef ramen specialist in Tottori, Japan, 74 years ago, versus much more pervasive pork specialty shops. Read more

Making the most of mollusks

• By Nadine Kam
• March 14, 2023

There is no indifference when it comes to oysters. People love them or hate them. Read more

Honolulu’s newest hot spot

• By Nadine Kam
• March 7, 2023

The idea of Italian-Asian fusion can be off-putting for those who are tired of being hit on the head with jarring Read more

This ‘feast’ won’t break the bank

• By Nadine Kam
• Feb. 28, 2023

The last time I wrote a column on cheap eats was in November 2017. At the time, restaurant prices were going up, making it difficult to find lunch for less than $10 Read more

A new option for korean barbecue

• By Nadine Kam
• Feb. 21, 2023

Perhaps the best approach to the new Hangang Korean BBQ restaurant is to start simply with lunch. Read more