All hail the aquatic imaginarium
I can still hear her stern voice ringing in my ears, “Careful now, Miss Miller, you don’t want to let your imagination go getting the better of you, now do you?” Ms. Gray was her name, and she was my...
View ArticleFeeling like one in a million
On Veg’n Out‘s recent visit to Million Restaurant, things got a little turned upside down, as Mike Lee, server and third generation member of the restaurant’s owner family, entertained us with his...
View ArticleIt’s time to go to Gokoku
One of the kaiseki dishes offered at Gokoku Sushi. Although the heavenly harbor view alone would be more than enough to entice Islanders to come running, Gokoku Sushi — a new gourmet sushi spot making...
View ArticleA Place To Eat for vegetarians, vegans
Let’s face it. It’s difficult to find hearty vegetarian (or vegan) meal options that fill you up without sacrificing taste or quality ingredients. Owner and chef Willu Diaz noticed this first-hand...
View ArticleTaking it to the ‘Max’
Swaying palms, glistening white sands and crystal blue waters amid warm, tropical temperatures. It’s not just the weather that reflects how similar in many ways the Philippines is to Hawaii. Also...
View ArticleAbsolutely ‘z’ best
An American classic — evoking images of ooey, gooey delicious melt-in-your-mouth cheeses and warm, feel-good emotions — pizza is prime. But far too often, vegetarians with an affinity for these slices...
View ArticleVegetarian eats that Popeye would approve of
What adult doesn’t remember constantly being commanded to “eat your vegetables!” as a child? From mothers clucking to cartoons coaxing (Popeye, anyone?), we were always reminded of the rewards for...
View ArticleThai cuisine that caters to you
When one first thinks of catering, visions of pre-ordering endless pupu platters and hosting parties come to mind. But at one local eatery, the concept of catering has a whole new meaning. In a world...
View ArticleVegetarians luck out with fresh fare
Canton Seafood Restaurant is no stranger to vegetarian fare, and proudly makes it a point to provide a wide range of options for its clientele. “There are plenty of vegetarian choices here,” says...
View ArticleThe versatility of tofu
Ask most vegetarians what a common staple of their diet is, and tofu is at the top of the list. Featuring three delicious soy-infused selections, Pho My Lien, a local Aiea eatery, brings good times —...
View ArticleVeggie dishes rule over this Dynasty
A calming oasis amid the bustling mecca of Honolulu’s Ala Moana Center, Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant welcomes hungry diners to stop in and enjoy a welcomed reprieve from the shopping madness....
View ArticleSome ‘grillz’ to sink your teeth into
Veggie Wrap ($8.65) LAWRENCE TABUDLO PHOTO As any ’80s baby can recall, whenever a “grill” was mentioned — often pluralized with a “z” — visions of metal-teethed music elite like Flava Flav and Nelly...
View ArticleItalian-style cuisine lights up the night
Infusing his eclectic menu with innovative island flare, executive chef Rodhel Ibay keeps things classy yet cutting-edge at Fresco Italian Restaurant. Located within Hilton Hawaiian Village’s Rainbow...
View ArticleYour ‘meal of fortune’
Although a relatively new kid on the culinary block, Good Fortune Chinese Restaurant is anything but amateur when it comes to accommodating the desires of Oahu’s growing vegetarian community. Since...
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