New & Noteworthy

New or Noteworthy

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. The portions are big,… [»Read]


New or Noteworthy 9-24-2008

American Molly’s Smokehouse –Walter Rhee (7/9/08) Molly’s meets all the criteria of good Southern barbecue: well-marinated, rich brown coloring, meat falling off the bones and a superb balance of flavors. A standout among the barbeque is Molly’s Southern Fried Catfish;… [»Read]


New or Noteworthy 9-17-2008

Cafe & Deli Mix Cafe — Kawehi Haug (10/17/07) The bustle and din at Mix Cafe belies its smallness. Six tables for two and one table for six turn the long narrow space into a cafe that seats fewer diners than most people here have family members. The full staff–warm, friendly… [»Read]


New or Noteworthy 9-10-2008

American Duc’s Bistro 1188 Maunakea St. (531-6325) Mon–Sat, 5am–10pm. Entrees: $20–$32.95. AmEx, MC, V. The little restaurant on Maunakea Street is as unassuming as it is surprising. Duc himself is the gracious host that greets and seats you. Start with the Kobe beef… [»Read]


New or Noteworthy 9-3-2008

American Bob’s B-B-Q 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 comes out of the walk-up… [»Read]


New or Noteworthy 8-27-2008

Cafe & Deli Kalapawai Cafe & Deli 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, charming and quaint surprise…. [»Read]


New or Noteworthy 8-13-2008

Korean Kum Chee Korean Buffet 98-1247 Ka’ahumanu St. #101, #102. (488-0315) Tue.–Sat. 10:30am–9pm, Sun.–Mon. 11am–9pm. Lunch: $11.95, Dinner: $17.95. This family restaurant offers native Korean dishes and local style Korean dishes that are equally delicious. The lunch… [»Read]


New or Noteworthy

American Bob’s B-B-Q 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 comes out of the walk-up… [»Read]


New or Noteworthy 7-30-2008

American Bob’s B-B-Q 1366 Dillingham Blvd. (842-3663) Daily 6am–10pm. Entree: $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 comes out of the walk-up… [»Read]


New or Noteworthy 8-6-2008

Cafe & Deli Kalapawai Cafe & Deli 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, charming and quaint surprise…. [»Read]


New or Noteworthy 7-23-2008

Korean Kum Chee Korean Buffet 98-1247 Ka’ahumanu St. #101, #102. (488-0315). Tue.–Sat. 10:30am–9pm, Sun.–Mon. 11am–9pm. Lunch: $11.95, Dinner: $17.95. Disc, MC, V. This family restaurant offers native Korean dishes and local style Korean dishes that are equally delicious…. [»Read]


New or Noteworthy 7-16-2008

Japanese & Okinawan Chiba-ken 468 ‘Ena Rd., (941-2800). Sun.-Thu. 5:30pm–11:30pm, Fri.–Sat. 5:30pm–1:30am. Entrees: $8.50–$17.50. AmEx, MC, V. 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… [»Read]


New or Noteworthy 7-9-2008

Chinese Aloha Bistro 444 Kanekapolei St. (926-8288). Mon.–Sun. Lunch: 11am–2:30pm, Dinner: 5pm–9:30pm, Entrees: $12.95–$19.95. Disc, JCB, MC, V. Along with the chopsticks and handle-less tea mugs, the restaurant offers few entrees over $20 and excellent service. The… [»Read]


New or noteworthy 7-2-2008

American Keoni By Keo’s 2375 Kuhio Ave. (922-9888). Sun–Sat. 7am–10pm. Entrees: $10–$15. AmEx, DC, Disc, JCB, MC, V. While Keoni’s serves American and Thai cuisine for lunch and dinner, the true star is its breakfast with egg yolks, fluffy rice, succulent ham and enough… [»Read]


New or Noteworthy 6-25-2008

Japanese & Okinawan Chiba-ken 468 ‘Ena Rd., (941-2800). Sun.–Thu. 5:30pm–11:30pm, Fri.–Sat. 5:30pm–1:30am. Entrees: $8.50–$17.50. AmEx, MC, V. 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… [»Read]