New & Noteworthy

New or Noteworthy 1-21-2009

Mexican Mexico Restaurant —Napua Leong (1/24/07) The menu is mostly familiar (platters anchored by rice and beans and crested with sour cream and guacamole) with a few local touches (kalua pig enchiladas and quesadillas) and a scattering of surprises (crab chimichanga… [»Read]


New or Noteworthy 1-7-2009

Bob’s B-B-Q — Kawehi Haug (6/6/07) The prices here are easy on the pocketbook–you can order a burger and fries for under $6 and walk away full. But cheap fare aside, the food that comes out of the walk-up kitchen is stick-to-your-ribs good food. The portions are big, the… [»Read]


New or Noteworthy 12-31-2008

Korean Kum Chee Korean Buffet — Walter Rhee (4/9/08) This family restaurant offers native Korean dishes and local style Korean dishes that are equally delicious. The lunch buffet offers an assortment of typical local Korean fare, including la kalbi, fish jun, fried mandoo… [»Read]


New or Noteworthy 12-24-2008

American Bob’s B-B-Q — Kawehi Haug (6/6/07) The prices here are easy on the pocketbook–you can order a burger and fries for under $6 and walk away full. But cheap fare aside, the food that comes out of the walk-up kitchen is stick-to-your-ribs good food. The portions are… [»Read]


New or Noteworthy 12-17-2008

Cafe & Deli Kalapawai Cafe & Deli — Kawehi Haug (5/30/07) Sitting right off of Kailua’s main drag, between KFC and Arby’s, Kalapawai Cafe & Deli is a cute, charming and quaint surprise. Part country cafe, part saloon-style eatery, it’s this island’s equivalent to Maui’s… [»Read]


New or Noteworthy 12-10-2008

American Bob’s B-B-Q — Kawehi Haug (6/6/07) The prices here are easy on the pocketbook–you can order a burger and fries for under $6 and walk away full. But cheap fare aside, the food that comes out of the walk-up kitchen is stick-to-your-ribs good food. The portions are… [»Read]


New or Noteworthy 12-3-2008

Chinese Aloha Bistro –Rachel Brown (5/7/08) Along with the chopsticks and handle-less tea mugs, the restaurant offers few entrees over $20 and excellent service. The bus boy will zip over and exchange a half-full teapot for a fresh one, just to ensure piping hot tea throughout… [»Read]


New or Noteworthy 11-26-2008

American Bob’s B-B-Q — Kawehi Haug (6/6/07) The prices here are easy on the pocketbook–you can order a burger and fries for under $6 and walk away full. But cheap fare aside, the food that comes out of the walk-up kitchen is stick-to-your-ribs good food. The portions are… [»Read]


New or Noteworthy 11-12-2008

Italian Baci Bistro — Kawehi Haug (5/9/07) Don’t leave without trying the tiramisu. Where most places take on the traditional dolci as an Italian version of the Midwestern trifle, Baci treats it right: Each layer separate, but all coming together perfectly on the fork…. [»Read]


New or Noteworthy 11-19-2008

Japanese & Okinawan Chiba-ken — Rachel Brown (5/21/08) Chiba-ken is a quiet garden in Dante’s dark wood of outer Waikiki, just over the bridge and the crawling Ala Wai canal. Their outdoor seating even includes a proper lava rock wall to shield you from the sidewalk… [»Read]


New or Noteworthy 11-5-2008

American Bob’s B-B-Q — Kawehi Haug (6/6/07) The prices here are easy on the pocketbook–you can order a burger and fries for under $6 and walk away full. But cheap fare aside, the food that comes out of the walk-up kitchen is stick-to-your-ribs good food. The portions are… [»Read]


New or Noteworthy 10-29-2008

Japanese & Okinawan Chiba-ken — Rachel Brown (5/21/08) Chiba-ken is a quiet garden in Dante’s dark wood of outer Waikiki, just over the bridge and the crawling Ala Wai canal. Their outdoor seating even includes a proper lava rock wall to shield you from the sidewalk traffic… [»Read]


New or Notworthy 10-22-2008

Cafe & Deli Kalapawai Cafe & Deli — Kawehi Haug (5/30/07) Sitting right off of Kailua’s main drag, between KFC and Arby’s, Kalapawai Cafe & Deli is a cute, charming and quaint surprise. Part country cafe, part saloon-style eatery, it’s this island’s equivalent to Maui’s… [»Read]


New or Noteworthy 10-15-2008

American Bob’s B-B-Q — Kawehi Haug (6/6/07) 1366 Dillingham Blvd. (842-3663). Daily 6am–10pm. Entrees: $2.50–$13.25. MC, V. The prices here are easy on the pocketbook–you can order a burger and fries for under $6 and walk away full. But cheap fare aside, the food that… [»Read]


New or Noteworthy 10-8-2008

Cafe & Deli Kalapawai Cafe & Deli — Kawehi Haug (5/30/07) 750 Kailua Rd. (262-DELI) Mon.–Thu. & Sun. 6am–9pm, Sat. & Sun. 6am–10pm. Entrees: $12.95–$14.95. AmEx, MC, V Sitting right off of Kailua’s main drag, between KFC and Arby’s, Kalapawai Cafe & Deli is a cute,… [»Read]