There are many Japanese restaurants of differing quality and style around Honolulu. However, one has stood the test of time as a reliable standby - Sushi Izakaya Gaku. Despite being around for a while now, I've never been here until recently. And I'm glad I finally made it out to try this beloved spot. … [Read more...] about Review: Sushi Izakaya Gaku
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Review: Mr Ojisan Neo Bar and Sushi
Honolulu is home to a plethora of Japanese restaurants, consisting of a mixture of newer spots and older ones, traditional ones and more modern ones. For better or worst, the older spots evolve, while others don't. Mr Ojisan is of the later type, having moved a couple of times and reinvented itself. … [Read more...] about Review: Mr Ojisan Neo Bar and Sushi
Outstanding! Kusano Sushi
Hilo is home to some surprising food options. Na'au Hilo and Moon & Turtle are two of the most visible (in my opinion), but other options exist as well. One of these is Kusano Sushi, which is a takeout-only sushi concept that requires preordering in advance. Sound familiar? It should. Kusano Sushi operates very similarly to the former FoodxJitsu, though both have very … [Read more...] about Outstanding! Kusano Sushi
An Incredible Izakaya Experience at Agaru
One of Honolulu's newest restaurants is also one of the most hotly anticipated amongst those in the know - Agaru by Chef Chris Kajioka. Agaru is Kajioka's first izakaya concept, and, as you'd expect, it's both familiar and different all at once. … [Read more...] about An Incredible Izakaya Experience at Agaru
Outstanding Soba at Kamonegi Seattle
During our first day in Seattle, we did a lot of repeat stuff I'm not going to cover here, such as revisiting the Starbucks Reserve Roastery. However, that night, we did make it out to Kamonegi Seattle for an outstanding modern Japanese dinner. … [Read more...] about Outstanding Soba at Kamonegi Seattle
Sushi Sho Waikiki – The World’s Most Unique Sushi
Sushi is pervasive today. But, as you might imagine, all sushi isn't created equally. Much like pizza, you have utility-grade sushi to artisan-grade. Sushi Sho Waikiki is of the artisan variety but is SO much more. … [Read more...] about Sushi Sho Waikiki – The World’s Most Unique Sushi
Review: Akira Japanese Restaurant
Mrs. Island Miler loves sushi. So last November, I took her to Honolulu's Akira Japanese restaurant for her birthday, as they feature quite a few uni dishes on their menu - uni being one of her favorites. … [Read more...] about Review: Akira Japanese Restaurant
Review: Torikyu Yakitori Restaurant
I love yakitori, but finding good yakitori restaurants can be difficult. Thankfully, friends of ours introduced Mrs. Island Miler and I, to Torikyu. … [Read more...] about Review: Torikyu Yakitori Restaurant
Review: Sushi Murayama
As I've said previously, Hawaii, and Honolulu specifically, has many great sushi spots. And while Sushi ii is my favorite, Sushi Murayama is another one that I love. … [Read more...] about Review: Sushi Murayama
Review: Katsuya Las Vegas at the SLS Las Vegas
Following our adventures at Zion National Park, we returned to the SLS Las Vegas. We decided to have two dinners that night, with the first one being at Katsuya Las Vegas. … [Read more...] about Review: Katsuya Las Vegas at the SLS Las Vegas