The Alley Restaurant

It's not too often that you head to a bowling alley just to eat. Aiea Bowl changed all that when they debuted The Alley about 5 years ago. Since then, locals have been coming here not just for the bowling, but for the Tasty Chicken, pizza, hamburgers, and lemon crunch cake. They also have a special event every Tuesday called "Tasty Tuesdays",...

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Chun Wah Kam

Established in 1942, Chun Wah Kam started out as just a noodle and wrapper wholesaler. The company eventually branched out to dim sum, manapua, and a wide variety of entrees, making them a one stop shop for Chinese cuisine. Their latest location recently debuted on the corner of Pensacola and Queen streets. It has plenty of free parking,...

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Dave & Buster's

Last month we went to Dave & Buster's for dinner.I ordered the Boss Chicken Club (not pictured).  It's what I ordered the last time I went there two years ago, and this time around everything was good - including the fries!DH ordered the Build Your Own Soft Tacos with Steak, which he enjoyed.DS2 had the Kids Goldfingers.DS1 had the Kids Grilled...

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Sakura Terrace

Sakura Terrace took over the building that Peppa's Korean BBQ once occupied (Peppa's closed down soon after it was linked to an E. Coli outbreak in 2010). The menu is quite limited. You won't find tempura, udon, ramen, or beef teriyaki listed anywhere. Instead, you'll find the word "don" at the end of each item listed in the entree section. "Don"...

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Yakitori Glad

A new restaurant has opened on Kapahulu Avenue, and it's a winner. Yakitori Glad had it's soft opening on Sunday and it's already bustling with hungry Japanese Nationals and local foodies. They are known for their BBQ skewered items (predominantly chicken, beef, pork) but they also have non-BBQ items such as salads, soups, and rice dishes. Everything...

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Downtown at HiSAM

Downtown at the Hawaii State Art Museum is typically known as a destination for a quick, fresh, reasonably priced weekday lunch. But what some don't realize is that it also serve as a delightful venue for small private parties. My friend hosted her daughter's first birthday party there. It was on a Saturday afternoon when the restaurant is normally...

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Paesano Ristorante Italiano

There are not a lot of "fine dining" restaurants west of Nuuanu, and so when Paesano opened in Waimalu Plaza Shopping Center in 2008, I'm sure the folks on the leeward side of the island welcomed it with open arms. The service is great, the menu is extensive, and the quality is there. It is perfectly suited for a romantic evening for two, or a...

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