As a young girl, I remember going to the Aiea Bowling Alley with friends and on school outings. What I remember (besides the bowling, of course) was the little drive-in restaurant that they had in the front. I can recall them serving really good French fries, local style plate lunches, and other drive-in type of food. Read the rest of this entry »

Yama’s Fish Market has been serving local Hawaiian style cuisine since 1980 from it’s long standing Moilili location. One of my favorite places to go for good takeout food, Yama’s offers a variety of local foods from kalua pork to haupia. Read the rest of this entry »

What began as a single location in 1998 has since grown into a five location franchise spanning the island of Oahu. Big City Diner has made quite a reputation for good service and food at reasonable prices. With a very family-friendly atmosphere, Big City Diner has been the recipient of numerous awards and accolades in its relatively short history. Read the rest of this entry »

Whenever I go to the Windward side of Oahu, I always make it a point to stop by Boots & Kimo’s Homestyle Kitchen. This Kailua restaurant has been a popular staple for breakfast for both locals and tourists. In 2005-2006, Boots & Kimo’s was featured in Honolulu Advertiser’s ‘Hawaii’s Best Restaurants’ in the Breakfast category. Read the rest of this entry »

For anyone who lives on Oahu, Matsumoto’s shave ice is one of the classic “must try” shave ice places since 1951. Featured in many national venues like the Food Network, Matsumoto’s shave ice has become a staple for this local favorite to residents and visitors alike. Read the rest of this entry »