Located on Kamehameha Highway in the heart of Wahiawa is a small Italian restaurant named Cafe Olive. From the outside Cafe Olive doesn’t appear to be much, in fact it seems very ordinary. To be honest I probably would not have tried this restaurant, or known about it, if an acquaintance of mine hadn’t suggested I give it a try. What awaited me inside was a pleasant lunch I did not expect! Read the rest of this entry »
Located on Kapiolani Boulevard on the 2nd floor of the Honolulu Design Center is the Amuse Wine Bar. For those not familiar with Amuse, it is a wine bar that features ATM-like self-serve wine stations. The first of its kind on Oahu, it also features a tapas style (small plates) menu and live entertainment on Wednesday and Friday evenings. Parking is free in the Honolulu Design Center lot. Read the rest of this entry »
Winner of the Bronze Hale Aina Award for “Best Business Lunch”, the Pineapple Room is an upscale yet casual establishment located on the third floor of Macy’s in Ala Moana. Inspired by the cooking talents of Alan Wong, this restaurant has been immensely popular since it’s opening, and continues to thrive by serving delicious food with great service and a comfortable atmosphere. Read the rest of this entry »
Among the myriad of yakiniku restaurants in Honolulu, there are only a few that I frequent on a regular basis, and they all happen to be right off of Kapiolani Boulevard. One of these establishments, named Seoul Garden Yakiniku, makes its home across the street from 24 Hour Fitness, and shares its parking lot with Club Femme Nu. Read the rest of this entry »
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It is a sad truth that Hawaii, with all its Japanese culture and people, is lacking when it comes to tonkatsu specialty restaurants. Save for a few establishments, we do not have the selection of delicious tonkatsu you can find in Japan. Cafe Imperial is one of the few tonkatsu specialty restaurants you’ll find right here in Honolulu that serves up great tasting food. Read the rest of this entry »
I have been a long time customer of the Verbano location on King Street, but it has been quite some time since I dined at their Waialae Avenue spot. Verbano is a small two-location restaurant franchise that serves good Italian food in an intimate setting. Read the rest of this entry »
Located in the Hawaii Prince Hotel in Waikiki, Hakone has gone through a few menu changes over the years. Currently offering a sushi and ala carte buffet on the weekends, Hakone is a great place to enjoy a buffet of Japanese cuisine with a nice view of the ocean. The view is particularly beautiful at sunset. Read the rest of this entry »
Tucked away into a corner on Beretania near Puck’s Alley is a tiny (takeout only) eatery called Well Bento. They specialize in vegan/vegetarian macrobiotic cooking and have a loyal following of customers. Read the rest of this entry »
Now with three locations across Oahu, Phuket Thai is a name that many islanders have come to recognize. The restaurant caters to customers looking for authentic Thai cuisine, including all the spicy deliciousness we’ve come to expect from Thai cooking. Read the rest of this entry »
