Have you ever walked into a place and thought it was a new discovery, only to find that they've been open for two years? That happened to me recently at the Tamura's in Wailuku. Tamura’s is well known for their extensive liquor collection, but in Wailuku they're more of a market. Tamura’s Kitchen does breakfast, bentos, hot lunch plates and grab and go foods. I walked in … [Read more...] about Tamura’s Kitchen Express in Wailuku for Breakfast, Bentos and Plate Lunch
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MauiTime Best of Maui 2005: Best Kim Chee on Maui: Ichiban Okazuya
BEST KIM CHEE ichiban okazuya In Korea they say they can tell if a cook is good from their kim chee, so if you use that as an indicator then the food at Ichiban is number-one, too. Their kim chee is made from won bok cabbage and a special blend of pickle and spices that make it irresistible, as well as a perfect accompaniment to their bentos and plate lunches. Never mind the … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2005: Best Kim Chee on Maui: Ichiban Okazuya
MauiTime Best of Maui 2004: Best Japanese Food on Maui: Ichiban
BEST JAPANESE FOOD Ichiban This place is a staple in our local cuisine. Ichiban has been feeding our families its sumptuous sukiyaki, famous oxtail soup and incredible tempura for many, many years. But I’ll bet you didn’t know they serve breakfast or that you can go there for lunch. Their meals come with miso soup and namasu salad, and they have so many specials it … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2004: Best Japanese Food on Maui: Ichiban