Have you ever tried to save someone a plate of food, only to sneak some bites, and then eat the whole thing? I totally have to come clean: The first time I went by to try Keyakiya, they made me some of their eponymous signature chicken and I tried my hardest to save some for my husband. But before he saw what was in that takeout container, it was long gone. Keyakiya is a food … [Read more...] about Restaurant Review: Keyakiya Food Truck with Yasu and Yoshie Keyaki
Japanese Cuisine
Restaurant Matsu Japanese Homestyle Cuisine in Kahului Maui
When it comes to itemizing the benefits of living in a melting pot, food tops the list. But honestly, how often do you take advantage of your local mom and pop restaurant? One of my favorite cozy Kahului stops for homestyle Japanese cuisine is Matsu over on Alamaha. In fact, they're one of only two sources for Japanese cuisine in Kahului. Matsu has been in business for 32 years … [Read more...] about Restaurant Matsu Japanese Homestyle Cuisine in Kahului Maui
Kojima’s Sushi and Japanese Cuisine in Pukalani
I discovered Chef Kojima-San one recent dark and stormy night in Pukalani. Kojima's has been making authentic Japanese cuisine since about 2012, but it took me a while to stumble through its sliding screen door. Its the kind of restaurant that welcomes you with an "Itadakimasu!" Kojima's is warm and inviting inside, and I immediately felt like I'd discovered a little Japanese … [Read more...] about Kojima’s Sushi and Japanese Cuisine in Pukalani
Nuka in Haiku: New Maui Restaurant Review
There's a plate of raw fish and greens on the sushi bar in front of me. "I opened up this restaurant just so I could eat this salad," Moon Greene tells me. The stack of perfectly seared ahi slices are gorgeously arranged over organic leafy veggies, avocado, shrimp, sunflower seeds. It's topped with what Greene calls "Hiro's miso magic," a dressing so divine you might open a … [Read more...] about Nuka in Haiku: New Maui Restaurant Review