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CASUAL DINING
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| When we don't want to dress up, when the budget is a bit busted, when we're hanging out with the gang, these are the restaurants we choose. There's considerable variation among them in price, food style and atmosphere, but all cultivate a relaxed feeling and, in most cases, there's no need for reservations or anything fancier than T-shirt and slippers. |
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Ninnikuya, The Garlic Restaurant |
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This niche restaurant, sister to one in Japan, brings you the world of garlic — international garlic specialties as well as inventions of their own. Owner-chef Eiyuki Endo goes through 20 pounds of fresh garlic a night, preparing, among other things, Black Angus steaks served on a sizzling hot stone with garlic mashed potatoes. Try garlic at dessert, such as sorbet with light garlic sauce.
3196 Wai'alae Ave. 735-0784. Dinner: 5:30-10:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 5:30-10 p.m. Sunday. Closed Monday. Reservations recommended. VS, MC, AX, DC, DS, JCB. No checks. $$$.
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VS: Visa
MC: Mastercard
AX: American Express
DC: Diners Club
DS: Discover Card
JCB: JCB Card
Olioli: Olioli Card |
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$$$: Pricey; entrées mostly more than $17
$$: Moderate; entrées $10-$16
$: Budget-friendly; entrées mostly less than $10
Checks: Local checks and travelers’ checks only |
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 Past 'Ilima Award winner
 "Cheap eats" restaurant
 "Local classic" eatery
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