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Yummy fare with a side of kindness
At Canton Seafood Restaurant, Helen He’s voice rings out, “How is everything?” The dining customers reply unanimously, “Very good!” The answer always is the same at the Keeaumoku Street eatery, where...
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The lighter side of Chinese food
In the kitchen of Little Village Noodle House, it has been proven that simplicity is best. With each bite of fresh, clean-flavored food, comes a minimal list of ingredients used and steps for...
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There’s no place like Zia’s
Even with rain rolling off the roof, customers continue to linger at the entrance of Zia’s Caffe, and Now Plating can’t blame them, for the aromas wafting from the kitchen are enough to lure diners...
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Don’t worry, dine happy
Beloved Kaimana Beach was once — and still is — known as Sans Souci Beach by many. The French saying, translated as “no worries,” is fitting for the long stretch of golden sand, where generations of...
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Come on, get happy with Ichiriki’s specials
The clamor of cooking utensils dipping into pots of soy-based broths and the satisfied slurps of diners can be heard throughout the spacious and ethereal venue of Aiea’s Ichiriki Japanese Nabe...
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Putting a creative twist on local favorites
There are many reasons to venture to Aiea’s Newtown Golf Driving Range, and some would say that hitting a few golf balls actually is second to the food at Newtown Drive Inn. “The golfers eat some, but...
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Reaching new culinary heights
It’s easy to become mesmerized when listening to chef Edmond Kwok talk about food. His mind constantly is churning with original recipes and new ideas, such as what vegetable to pair with what...
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An unexpected beachside eatery
Garlic Shrimp ($9.99) Opened a little more than a month ago, with plans to launch a second beach park location soon, L&L Hawaiian Barbecue at Ala Moana Beach Park is ready to cater to hungry...
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Turning passion into French-Laotian fare
When asked what time he gets in every morning, Preseuth “JJ” W. Luangkhot — chef and owner of JJ Bistro & French Pastry — replies with a laugh, “I never sleep; I live here.” He goes on to explain,...
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Confectionery shop celebrates two
For any true artist, some reasons for sharing one’s craft are to educate and express. At Minamoto Kitchoan, the same is true for its own works of art, which come in the form of wagashi, or Japanese...
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Korean eatery makes a ‘Stand’ for good food
Tucked away in the heart of “Korea-moku” is a little shop taking large strides to win over the hearts and appetites of local people. Red Stand is a Korean food-stop and dine-in restaurant off of...
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Japanese buffet presents a perfect match
In the dining room of Hakone at Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki, Now Plating sits down with an all-smiles chef Masami Shimoyama. The Japanese restaurant, which simultaneously opened with the hotel back in...
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Yakiniku set apart from the rest
As of February, what once was an empty lot has become a restaurant offering an elevated level of yakiniku dining. Japanese BBQ Yoshi opened its doors to customers and showcased top-of-the-line meat and...
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Celebrating family-style eating
Around 2:30 p.m. at Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant, the lunch rush has settled, and its servers finally are able to sit down and have a bite. Dim sum service had started at 8 a.m. and ended at 2...
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