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Kapahulu's Irifune just reopened downtown

Gregg Hoshida,

From the 1970s, Irifune Restaurant was a cornerstone of the Kapahulu community, a culinary time capsule that never changed. When my family moved from Kalihi in the early '80s, one of my mother’s favorite “fancy” restaurants in our new neighborhood…

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Hidden gem: Makoto Sushi

Kelli Shiroma Braiotta,

When it comes to the edible attractions of Aiea Shopping Center, most people go for The Alley at Aiea Bowl or the soft serve at Samurai. But I’m there for Makoto Sushi, a hidden gem directly across from McDonald’s in…

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Something new: Ahi Assassins

Grant Shindo,

While sitting curbside at a popular Chinatown dim sum spot, I noticed a gigantic Ford truck parked on the street, with “Ahi Assassins” painted across the side along with accompanying social media tags. I immediately checked them out on Instagram…

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Something new: Maguro Bros

Grant Shindo,

Brothers Junichiro and Ryojiro Tsuchiya are fishmongers who spend the early morning hours hand-selecting fish at the fish auction and preparing them for delivery to restaurants. Originally from Kawasaki, Japan, they come from a family ingrained in the restaurant business.…

Tonight: Poke fest at Roy’s

Melissa Chang,

From left: Aya, Krizpin, and Pa'aIf you were suddenly left with a large amount of ahi, what would you do? If you’re executive sous chef Krizpin Oades at Roy’s in Hawaii Kai, you have a little poke festival in the…

New eats: Rinka

Grant Shindo,

Jiro dreams of sushi; I dream of succulent slices of sashimi, ribbons of pork in shabu shabu, and the satisfying pop of ikura over sushi rice. On March 1, a new Japanese restaurant opened in the Ala Moana neighborhood behind…