Da Sumo Saimin Special My go-to omiyage for bring back from Kauai had always been Hamura Saimin noodles. Whenever we went Kauai we always made sure for eat Hamura Saimin at least couple few times, then on our last day we…
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Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park aren’t the only places for amazing food in Anaheim. More dining options have recently popped up within the Downtown Disney District. With renovations of older restaurants came an influx of newcomers like San Diego’s…
I can see why people fall in love with Maui at first sight. I got it when we were making our descent into Kahului Airport. The coast came into view, clouds parted over the West Maui Mountains and rolling expanses of green filled our windows. Wheels…
As a Korean-American foodie, I’ve been wanting to try the bo ssam from fellow Korean-American David Chang's Momofuku for years. I got my chance recently at Momofuku Las Vegas, and it did not disappoint! Momofuku is easily the most successful…
You don’t have to go to New York City or Las Vegas for Crack Pie, Cereal Milk soft serve or Compost Cookies anymore. Milk Bar opened its West Coast flagship in Los Angeles in late September and I checked it out on…
The holidays are my favorite time to visit Disneyland Park. I can’t get enough of the Christmas décor and of course, all the seasonal holiday eats. On a recent Saturday I gave it a good try: I spent one full…
Whenever I see long lines at restaurants throughout Disneyland Park, I want to shake my head. Those poor, unfortunate (and probably hangry) souls. I have nothing against Disneyland restaurants, but true foodie knows the best way to maximize eating is…
Summers in Japan are brutal: 100-degree heatwaves coupled with 99 percent humidity. Luckily, kakigori or delicate shaved ice topped with fruit purees, espuma foam and other delights offers a reprieve, if only for a few melting moments. The Japan Kakigori Association designates…
Sponsored Whether you’re doing a staycation on a neighbor island or visiting Hawaii for the first time, there’s always lots to do during the summer. Take your next family vacay to the next level by creating a positive influence and…
Sponsored Kuala Lumpur is the capital city of Malaysia, the crossroads of Southeast Asia. It is one of the most visited cities in the world and home to AirAsia, which recently celebrated flying its 500 millionth passenger. I’m smitten with KL's diversity, probably…
Sponsored Osaka is Japan’s second largest metropolitan area. It's famously known as Japan’s kitchen — a foodie paradise where enclosed shopping arcades house miles of restaurants, bars, coffee shops and sushi counters. The choices can be daunting. Do I want…
Others crave sushi and ramen. I head for Gyukatsu Motomura
Been there, done that: You can't afford to enjoy Singapore like a Crazy Rich Asian but you don't want to just eat at hawker stalls or at touristy restaurants that everyone else has already posted on their grams. Where will you go…
Sponsored With the popular novel "Crazy Rich Asians" coming out as a movie this summer, you can expect a lot of people will want to visit Singapore to see what it's all about. But do you have to be a…
Maui Brewing Company opened its new Kihei restaurant in February and though it’s not the first Maui Brewing location with a restaurant, for Maui folks, it's still a big deal. The restaurant now stands on the former food truck lot and is located right…
Now that the pursuit of culinary arts has been elevated around the world, it's neat to see talented young chefs blossom from students to industry powerhouses. If you haven't already, check out your nearest community college's student-run restaurant to see…
The final stop on my Calgary food adventure with Jessie Cayabo was at Anju, a popular modern Korean restaurant helmed by award-winning chef, Roy Oh. "Anju" means "food you eat with alcohol" in Korean, usually casual food shared with friends,…
On our way back in from Banff, my friend Jessie took me to a super hidden hotspot called Alloy. If you didn't know what you were looking for, you'd totally miss it; the restaurant is a converted office building in…
If you find yourself in Calgary, be sure to take a side trip to Banff. It's one of the most beautiful places in Alberta, year round, and it's just a 90 minute drive from the city. When we got there,…
You often want to end a trip on the highest note, but for me, the aria came early (and so did I). Jessie took me to a newish restaurant called Bread & Circus so she could scope out the chef…
Did you know that Canadian beef — specifically, from Alberta — is significantly different from any other beef in the world? I didn't know it until I got to Calgary. And I was completely blown away. My primary focus for this…
I had no idea Vancouver was so hipster. I knew that there would be a lot of Chinese people, since it's known as the Hong Kong Annex, but I didn't realize that the city would be an extension of San…
I hate my birthday, so every year I try to escape to another country to avoid it. This year, traveling solo, I figured I should go somewhere easy, so my friend Jessie Cayabo — who does PR for various restaurants…
Bakers Cristina Nishioka of Beyond Pastry Studio and Harley Tunac of The Local General store organize a pastry box with 100% of sales donated to groups fighting for Asian American and Pacific Islander rights.
Redevelopment, social media and presidential publicity all lure more tourists than ever to this once mostly residential Windward O‘ahu town.
Watch a mini film festival, make a joyful museum visit, sing along with an iconic pop hit or cook up something special.
The granddaughter of internment camp survivors talks about what’s next for Hawai‘i’s largest internment camp site, her own journey through history and how an order at a Honolulu Starbucks helped the Idaho native feel at home in the Islands.
Coming Saturday, May 29: Exclusive new poke creations from 8 iconic shops around O‘ahu at a fun, zero-contact drive-thru.
