Author Archives: Ryan Ozawa

SushiSan

Peculiarly located just mauka of Ala Moana Center, SushiSan is a conveyor-belt sushi shop that aims to be a step up from the now ubiquitous Genki Sushi chain. Boasting three separate conveyor belts and hot water taps at each table … Continue reading

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Epic Kaukau Time Manapua

The 130plus0 creative team (@130plus0) reached out on Twitter to let us know about their new video, “Epic Kaukau Time: Manpua Man Manapua.” On its own, the video is a hoot, documenting the creation of a truly epic manapua. Measuring … Continue reading

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Nobu, Wakiya offer omakase celebration

Two of Japan’s elite chefs are headed to Honolulu, offering a week of superior dining featuring signature Japanese-Peruvian fare and Haute-Chinese cuisine. Chef Nobu Matsuhisa is returning to his Hawaii flagship restaurant, Nobu Waikiki, with friend and acclaimed culinary master … Continue reading

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Eat the Street for Japan

Thursday brings the third “Eat the Street” food truck rally. The folks at Share Your Table put together a great promotional video, featuring Poni Askew of StreetGrindz, Sean Priester of Soul, Camille Komine of Camille’s on Wheels, and Matt Duffy … Continue reading

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Geek Lunch at Mini Garden

A selection of the dishes featured at the monthly geek lunch organized by Burt Lum (@bytemarks).

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Prime Rib Loco Moco at Yogurstory

“The Prime Rib Loco Moco is a daily special at Yogur Story, so it’s not on the regular menu,” explains Laurie Oue (@konaish). “Delish!”

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Sporkful Meetup

Honolulu hosted the first meetup for The Sporkful, a popular food podcast hosted by Mark Garrison and Dan Pashman (previously heard on NPR’s Bryant Park Project). Garrison was in town for a journalism conference at the East-West Center. We convened … Continue reading

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Hawaii Regional Cuisine 2.0

Hawaii Regional Cuisine (HRC) is twenty years old, and its star doesn’t shine quite as bright as it used to. Plans are underway to revitalize the state’s signature cuisine, but not everyone thinks it needs to return to centerstage. Hawaii … Continue reading

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Oyako Donburi at Tanaka Saimin

Burt Lum (@bytemarks) tweets us this dish today: “Tanaka Saimin is appropriately described as comfort food. The oyako donburi was tasty, came with miso soup and pickled veggies.”

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Rosemary Chicken at Kulia Grill

Geek eater Burt Lum (@bytemarks) tweets in this dish. Says he: “Rosemary Chicken from Kulia Grill. The chicken was ono! Kulia Grill is run by the KCC Culinary School and the food there is always top notch. Mini plate: $5.50.”

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