Sushi Tokiwa is a 9-seat sushi bar in Suntory Restaurant in the Royal Hawaiian Center. The sushi chef is from Sushizen of Hokkaido, a storied establishment that produced many alumni. Sushizen is thought of as the one bringing a sort of Edomae style sushi to Hokkaido. Sushizen’s founder Shimamiya-san is an alumnus of Nakada, which was one of the “big 3 sushiya of Ginza.” Notably, Sushizen created the original torotaku roll (thick cut toro, with oshinko, shiso, and white sesame seeds) at the ...

Fresh off the island

Ev and I pass Japanese BBQ Restaurant Yoshi on the way to work every morning, and I’ve been wanting to eat there for some time now. So, a few weeks ago when my mom was over and we were trying…

This is a good beginner level trail outside of Waimanalo. Near Waimanalo, Hawaii.