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A hidden gem that won’t disappoint
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
The sad truth about food writing is that over a long period of time of eating anything and everything Read more
Ramen is usually considered to be the headliner at ramen restaurants Read more
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
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
The name Better Bites Thai & More suggests casual, perhaps healthier Thai cuisine Read more
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
Baked spaghetti and cheesy gratins at a Chinese restaurant? You bet! Read more
It’s one thing to visit a tried-and-true restaurant, quite another to check out one of the newbies. Read more
Kamitoku established its brand as a beef ramen specialist in Tottori, Japan, 74 years ago, versus much more pervasive pork specialty shops. Read more
There is no indifference when it comes to oysters. People love them or hate them. Read more
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
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
Perhaps the best approach to the new Hangang Korean BBQ restaurant is to start simply with lunch. Read more
Dozens of mom-and-pop restaurants were swept away by the razing of the block of low-rise commercial buildings to make way for The Park on Keeaumoku going up between Rycroft and Liona streets. Read more
