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
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Return of a bountiful buffet
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
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
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
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
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
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Seafood extravaganza
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
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
The sad truth about food writing is that over a long period of time of eating anything and everything Read more
Hopeless ‘ramen-’tic
Ramen is usually considered to be the headliner at ramen restaurants Read more
Oodles of (soba) noodles
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
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
The name Better Bites Thai & More suggests casual, perhaps healthier Thai cuisine Read more
This chinatown café carries classics
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
Baked spaghetti and cheesy gratins at a Chinese restaurant? You bet! Read more
A meaty option in Kaimuki
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
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
There is no indifference when it comes to oysters. People love them or hate them. Read more
Honolulu’s newest hot spot
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
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
Perhaps the best approach to the new Hangang Korean BBQ restaurant is to start simply with lunch. Read more
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