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
Meals
Review: ‘Olili Waikiki
During our brief staycation in Waikiki, I made it a point to try a new to us restaurant, despite having established favorites in the area. This was an even greater challenge due to budgetary constraints. Eventually, I settled on 'Olili Waikiki, which is a newer restaurant concept by Foodland Hawai'i. … [Read more...] about Review: ‘Olili Waikiki
Review: Restaurant Marlow Maui
The last time we were on Maui, one of the front desk associates at the Grand Wailea recommended we check out Restaurant Marlow in Pukalani. We did, but it left me wanting more. So, this time, we planned out a proper meal at the restaurant, with a sit-down dinner to follow our hike in Haleakalā National Park. … [Read more...] about Review: Restaurant Marlow Maui
Review: Miss Arepa Maui
As I mentioned in my intro post, finding places to eat in West Maui is challenging. Many of the small businesses in the area haven't reopened, so much of your dining options are pricy resort restaurants. Thankfully, there are a few options available if you know where to look … [Read more...] about Review: Miss Arepa Maui
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
Review: Wabisabi Hawaii
The firs thing we did after picking up our rental car (and running to Target so I could hook my phone up to the car) was have lunch at a spot called Wabisabi Hawaii. I had made reservations after learning about the spot from an article in Hawaii Magazine. And, boy was that a great call! … [Read more...] about Review: Wabisabi Hawaii
Review: Ken’s House of Pancakes (Hilo)
When I was a kid, I LOVED going to Ken's House of Pancakes with my family whenever we visited Hilo. Learning that Mrs. Island Miler has never been, I made it a point to get here during our last trip to the area. Alas, things weren't quite what I remember them to be. … [Read more...] about Review: Ken’s House of Pancakes (Hilo)
Review: Arden Waikiki
With my shift in priorities came, not only a reduction in travel, but a massive scaling back in the amount I dine out. As such, I haven't really been keeping track of restaurant openings. But, Mrs. Island Miler wanted to treat me to a nice night out, and I ended up picking Arden Waikiki. … [Read more...] about Review: Arden Waikiki
Best Bites of 2023
While I didn't travel much last year nor dine out much, I enjoyed a surprising amount of great eats. So, I wanted to take some time to go over my best bites of 2023. … [Read more...] about Best Bites of 2023
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