After dinner at Utage Restaurant & Lounge, Mrs. Island Miler and our friend wanted to check out a spot across the parking lot called Double Three, which is bubble waffle and soft serve ice cream shop. … [Read more...] about Review: Double Three Bubble Waffle and Ice Cream
Honolulu Eats
Review: Utage Restaurant
People often think of Japan as a homogeneous society - it is not. There are two major minorities in Japan, including the Ainu in the North and Okinawans down in, well, Okinawa. Each has its own, unique cuisines, which are often difficult to experience. Luckily, in Honolulu, we have places like Utage Restaurant serving up Okinawan fare. … [Read more...] about Review: Utage Restaurant
Review: Noods Ramen Bar Kaimuki
I've been on a bit of a ramen bender lately, seeking redemption for my disappointing experience at STIX Asia. The latest stop on my ramen adventure is Noods Ramen Bar Kaimuki - someplace I've actually been eyeing for a while now. … [Read more...] about Review: Noods Ramen Bar Kaimuki
Review: Kamakura Ramen Hawaii
Recently, needing a bite to eat in Ala Moana Center, I ended up deciding to check out Kamakura Ramen's Hawaii shop in the Center's Lanai food court. It's a supposedly different type of ramen that's healthier but still tasty. While I think it's healthier than what I normally eat, I don't think I'd choose it over others. … [Read more...] about Review: Kamakura Ramen Hawaii
Review: An Di Dzo Hawaii
I love a good Pho spot, so I've had An Di Dzo Hawaii on my list for a while now. After all, it's an upscale Pho restaurant in the luxurious Ward Village neighborhood by the old local standby Cuu Long II in Chinatown. … [Read more...] about Review: An Di Dzo Hawaii
Review: Daily Whisk Matcha
Recently, Mrs. Island Miler wanted to check out a new matcha spot. No, this isn't Junbi, which we checked out recently, but is a local spot in Kaimuki called Daily Whisk Matcha. … [Read more...] about Review: Daily Whisk Matcha
Review: Junbi Waikiki
Hawaii has no shortage of milk tea/boba spots. But one of our newer options, Junbi Waikiki, does things a bit differently. At Junbi, they focus on Japanese matcha rather than black teas and Chinese teas. … [Read more...] about Review: Junbi Waikiki
Checking Out Stix Asia Waikiki
During our recent stay in Waikiki, we decided to pop into Stix Asia Waikiki for lunch. Recently opened, Stix Asia Waikiki replaces a similar concept that used to occupy its space - Waikiki Yokocho. And if you've been to Yokocho, Walking into Stix, you might get hit with a sense of deja vu. … [Read more...] about Checking Out Stix Asia Waikiki
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
Brunch at Nami Kaze Hawaii
One of the hottest restaurant openings in Hawaii last year was a place called Nami Kaze Hawaii. Famous for its modern, upscale take on okazuya fare during their pop-up phase, the restaurant started off as a brunch spot, though they now also serve dinner. … [Read more...] about Brunch at Nami Kaze Hawaii