There is something about hearing lobster on the menu; it seems to carry a certain gravitas.  Whether it be for its succulent tail submerged in butter or its shell scenting a blushing bisque, people seem immediately drawn to the noble crustacean.  Here are some of our favorite incarnations for the ...

August witnessed a flurry of food and beverage activity, adding fun new dining options to the Honolulu scene.  Here is the second half of the new openings.     7) Tiger Sugar After a successful first location opening along Nuuanu Avenue, Tiger Sugar opens its second boba tea shop in ...

Who actually invented the cheeseburger?  While many lay claim to this popular invention, no one is able ascertain who was the first to simply drape a slice of coagulated milk protein over a sizzling beef patty.  While Lionel Sternberger, Charles Kaelin, Louis Ballast, or Gus Belt may be names from ...

August 2022 New Restaurants and Cafes in Hawaii   1)  Camado Ramen Tavern From the Japanese restaurant conglomerate Zetton Group, which operates Aloha Table and Zigu among others in Hawaii, recently opened up a ramen izakaya in the former site of Aloha Steak House along Lewers Street in ...

September is here already, and inaugurating the month is another three-day weekend.  What do you have planned?  If you are still just trying to get through to week, here are a few ideas to consider:   1) Hawaii WOW Gondola Cruises Experience a little bit of Venice in Honolulu with a romantic ...

While ramen seems to be king among those who seek out noodles in Hawaii, there are other types of Japanese noodles, including an unusual take on ramen that may be worth checking out.   1) Shingen Soba Izakaya at Heart Moon Buckwheat noodles may not be top-of-mind for most, but a great soba has ...

Noodles in Asian are believed to have started in China, where the earliest written record of noodles dates back to the Eastern Han period around 25 - 200 A.D.  A staple in Chinese cuisine, noodles made their way throughout Asia, into Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand.  Amongst the ...

Matsumoto Shave Ice needs no introduction. This Haleiwa institution is known for their colorful shave ice, serving hundreds of customers each day. We had a chance to sit down with Vice President Noriko Matsumoto to talk about the history and success of Matsumoto Shave Ice. Born in Hawaii, Mamoru ...

Few dishes rank higher in comfort to Asians than a warm bowl of noodles in soup.  However, the appeal of ramen in particular has stretched beyond the borders of Japan.  Since the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) did a survey in 2009, and found that foreign visitors to Japan considered ...

July 2022 New Restaurants and Cafes in Hawaii   1) Penny's malasada Penny's Malasada, which gained traction among locals since 2018, as a food truck operating in Laie on Oahu , now has a brick-and-mortar space in the Royal Hawaiian Center in Waikiki.  In addition to the regular malasadas ...

One of the oldest drinks in the world, beer is the most popular among all the alcoholic drinks in the world.  With such an international appeal, it seems that just about every destination in the world produces its own rendition of this cherished beverage.  Hawaii is no different, with a budding ...

Few fruits have the ability to assume a leading role in a savory dish, let alone be versatile enough to also be incorporated into sweeter presentations.  The avocado has a buttery flesh that boasts a high nutritional value and concentration of healthy fats, making it a hearty component in whatever ...