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With mouth-watering Chinese fare and top-notch customerservice, Golden DuckChinese Restaurantis a treasured hotspot for Hawaii’sdiners.See Page 4Leah Friel photo
Wahoo’s whips up healthy favorites | 9Local fare hits with a twist at Opulicious | 14
ALSO:Behind the magicat Kit n Kitchen | 19
As Good as Golden
AN EDITION OF
Owner Darlene Fong
pours a cup of tea
while preparing to
feast on several of
the restaurant’s
signature dishes,
including Black
Mushroom with Tofu
and Choy Sum, and
Peking Duck.
It’s never a good thing to “go bellyup,” but there are always exceptionsto the rule, especially when it comes
to pork belly! In this case, to “go belly up”insinuates nothing but goodness!
Pork belly is a boneless cut of fattymeat derived from the belly of a pig. Overtime it has grown in popularity, and is acut of meat that stands at the forefront ofAsian cuisine and is found in many tradi-tional European dishes as well.
And while some may be “piggy” abouttheir pork belly, have peace of mindknowing that the following Ono, YouKnow hot spots provide you with varietiesof this savory dish.
So, without further ado, just call meMiss Piggy as I dig right in!
The MandalayWhen you’re always
on the go and in need ofa break, why not escapeto The Mandalay? And,no, I’m not referring toMandalay Bay Hotel andCasino on the Las Vegas
Strip. Instead it’s The Mandalay located
on Alakea Street that will provide somemuch-needed R&R for your appetite.
Owned and operated by husband-and-wife team of Larry and Linda Chan, thisdowntown Honolulu establishment boastsquite a repertoire of Cantonese cuisine,including Pot Roast Pork ($12.95)
“Pork belly is so delicious because ithas a layer of fat over the meat, and youhave to have that fat for the meat to bejuicy,” Linda explains, adding, “A lot ofpeople order pork belly for parties, andwe can prepare it with vegetables or taro,but people must order it a day in advance.The party size costs $38 and can feed atable of 10.”
Yet, if you’re just craving pork belly onany given day, The Mandalay serves upquite a masterpiece.
“It’s a long cooking process,” Lindasays. “Our chefs first season the porkbelly with shoyu and five spice, then theydeep-fry it and then finally roast it.”Lastly, it’s drenched in a sauce comprisedof five spice, shoyu and bean curd.
This traditional Chinese dish is a win-ner in my book, and you haven’t experi-enced all that is pork until you’ve set yourtaste buds on pork belly at The Mandalay.
The Mandalay1055 Alakea St.
525.8585
Top of WaikikiTop of Waikiki is at the top of my list
for onolicious eclectic fare. As Hawaii’sonly revolving restaurant, this Waikikilandmark is open nightly for dinner, andhas been presenting diners from across theglobe with revolutionary cuisine that goes
Above: The editor can’t wait to dine at TheMandalay.Right: The Mandalay’s Pot Roast Pork ($12.95)
ono,youknow
The Mandalay Top of Waikiki Yakiniku Million
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EDITORAlana Folen
Phone: 529.4854diningout@staradvertiser.com
SALES MANAGERSandi SakaguchiPhone: 342.8802
SSakaguchi@staradvertiser.com
SPECIAL SECTIONS EDITOR
Bill MossmanPhone: 529.4863
diningout@staradvertiser.com
Dining OutDining Out is a weekly advertising
supplement published by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser.
Visit us at dining.staradvertiser.com
– See page 18
Piggin’ OutPork Bellyon
By Alana Folen | Photos by Leah Friel
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Golden Duck Shines Bright with Cantonese Cuisine
Pay a visit to either loca-tion on any given day, andyou’ll notice the placebustling with new andloyal patrons with anappetite for authenticCantonese fare.
“It’s hard to believe thatour South King Street
restaurant has been openfor 10 years already,and this year we willcelebrate our secondanniversary at the
Kahala location,” saysDarlene Fong, who you’lloften find at Golden DuckKahala happily greetingcustomers who now seemlike longtime friends.
“Since we opened theKahala location we’veseen a lot of new faces andit makes me very happy.New customers soonbecome regulars, and westart to know them byname and build relation-ships with them,” Fongexplains.
Customer loyalty could
he golden opportunity came in 1982 when Colin andDarlene Fong migrated to Hawaii from Canton, China.Now, 30 years later, this husband-and-wife team is
busier than ever as part-owners and managers of GoldenDuck Chinese Restaurant in Kahala. A family affair,Darlene’s brother Aaron Fang manages the original SouthKing Street establishment.
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With mouth-watering Chinese fare and top-notch customerservice, Golden DuckChinese Restaurantis a treasured hotspot for Hawaii’sdiners.See Page 4Leah Friel photo
Wahoo’s whips up healthy favorites | 9Local fare hits with a twist at Opulicious | 14
ALSO:Behind the magicat Kit n Kitchen | 19
As Good as Golden
AN EDITION OF
Owner Darlene Fongpours a cup of teawhile preparing tofeast on several of
the restaurant’ssignature dishes,
including BlackMushroom with Tofuand Choy Sum, and
Peking Duck.
Dining OutCover StoryGolden Duck
Chinese RestaurantStory by Alana Folen :: Photos by Leah Friel
Owner Darlene Fong with Live Maine Lobster($13.99) and Dungeness Crab ($25.99) Black Mushroom with Tofu and Choy Sum ($7.95)
very well be attributed tocontinuity in cuisine. Hereat Golden Duck ChineseRestaurant, more than 150items grace the menu, withthe most popular dishesbeing Beef Stew Casserole($9.95), Black Mushroomwith Tofu and Choy Sum($7.95), Shrimp withHoney Glazed Walnut($11.95) and Peking Duckwith Buns ($18 for a halfduck, $35 for a wholeduck) — that’s just the tipof the iceberg.
“Everything is cookedfresh daily,” Fong says.“We specialize inCantonese food, but dooffer Szechuan-style cui-sine as well, which isknown to be a bit spicier,”she adds. “People also canrequest for no MSG.”
Beef Stew Casserole is atraditional Cantonese-styledish cooked in a ceramicbowl and features tender,m e l t - i n - y o u r - m o u t hmorsels of beef, bean curdand mushrooms, seasonedwith five spice, and gar-nished with ginger andonion. Shrimp with HoneyGlazed Walnut is a localChinese classic, and vege-tarians relish BlackMushroom with Tofu and
Choy Sum, which is stir-fried and generouslysplashed with oyster sauceand garlic.
“Currently, our LiveMaine Lobster ($13.99)and Dungeness Crab($25.99) is in highdemand,” Fong states, not-ing that customers canrequest to have it preparedwith salt and pepper sea-soning, ginger and onionsauce, black bean sauce orhave it steamed. “All craband lobster are brought infresh every day.”
And as a way to giveback to its patrons, GoldenDuck is offering three of itsclassic dishes — OysterSauce Chicken CakeNoodle, Chinese ChickenSalad and Crispy Gau Gee(10 pieces) — for a specialprice of $5.99 per dish.
“We cater to familiesand encourage them todine here, and it’s specialslike these that we arehappy to offer,” Fong sayswith a smile.
For dinner parties of 10to 12 individuals, Fongrecommends takingadvantage of the setmenus. With six set menusto choose from, ranging inprice from $168 to $288,
each menu presents youwith a spread highlightingsome of the best in GoldenDuck cuisine. The best-selling menu is priced at$198, and includes a feastof Seafood Tofu orScallop Soup; ChineseChicken Salad; BarbecuePork and Roast DuckPlatter or Peking Duck;Crispy Chicken or HotGinger Chicken; SteamSea Bass Filet or Sweet-and-Sour Sea Bass Filet;Salt and Pepper Shrimp orShrimp Canton;Tenderloin Beef withTwin Mushroom or BlackPepper Tenderloin Beef;House Special ChowMein; Steam Rice; anddessert.
Speaking of dessert,make it a sweet ending atGolden Duck with anassortment of treats hand-made at Fong’s SingCheong Yuan Bakery onMaunakea Street. Almondcookies, mini moon cakes,Chinese pretzels, peanutcandy and macadamia nutcandy round out the farethat will satisfy everysweet tooth.
“Business has beengood, and we couldn’t bemore thankful,” Fong says.
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Golden Duck 4230 WAIALAE AVE.
737.7188, 737.7288
DAILY, 10 A.M.-9 P.M.
1221 S. KING ST.
597.8088
DAILY, 10:30 A.M.-11 P.M.
Chinese Restaurant
Shrimp with Honey Glazed Walnut ($11.95) Peking Duck with Buns ($18 half duck, $35 whole duck) Beef Stew Casserole ($9.95)
Dine In – Take Out – Catering • 45-773 Kam. Hwy., Kaneohe • 247-1300Sun-Thurs 11am-6pm • Fri 11am-4pm • Closed Saturday
dean’s specialHomemade Teriyaki Meatloaf with Rice & Salad
$6.95(reg. $9.50)
with thiscoupon
Limit 1 coupon per person / 2 plates per coupon. Not combinable with other discounts/specials. Exp. 8/16/12.One coupon per order. Cannot be
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Pearl Cityby Wal-Mart455-6805
Kahala Mall738-5696
(KOZO)
Moiliili 951-5696
(KOZO)
Keeaumokuby Wal-Mart946-5696
(KOZO)
Pearlridge483-6805
45 pcs.Nigiri 12 pcs.Inari 3 pcs.
Makisushi 12 pcs.Hosomaki 18 pcs.
Best “Japanese Style”Shabu Shabu in Hawaii
Mon-Sat 11am-2pm (last call 1:30pm)Dinner Nightly 5pm-10pm (last call 9:30pm)Validated Parking • 1221 Kapiolani Blvd. • 597-1655
Shabu Shabu or any Sukiyaki Setfeaturing our special sukiyaki sauce. Exp. 8/16/12
Shabu Shabu or any Sukiyaki Setfeaturing our special sukiyaki sauce. Exp. 8/16/12
Kobe Steak House is famous forits steaks and seafood, and, ofcourse, the exciting table-side
teppanyaki-style dining and tricks ofpreparation.
But Kobe also offers a top-qualitysushi bar, and about a year-and-a-halfago transformed its holding area to theKobe Lounge offering a pupu menu oflocal favorites such as Miso Soup, Tofu,Sweet Potato Fries, Soybeans, Poke,Fried Chicken and Mini Lumpia. Amust-try are Garlic Pork Chops ($13),which are not overly seasoned with gar-lic and has just the perfect amount offlavor that is showcased in the meat.
The sushi bar is located in thelounge, and features your traditionalngiri and rolls, including the popularSixty-Nine Roll ($18), which is aCalifornia roll topped with unagi (eel)and unagi sauce, and the Rainbow Roll($15), which is a California roll toppedwith a combination of fresh ahi,hamachi, avocado and salmon. For alimited time, Kobe is offering 20 per-cent off sushi items ordered in thelounge between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.There also are happy hour drink spe-cials daily.
With an intimate, relaxed setting, theKobe Lounge is the perfect place tounwind, and enjoy great sushi andpupu-style foods. Conveniently locatedon Ala Moana Boulevard, just beforeHilton Hawaiian Village, simply pullup to the valet and step in for a greatdining experience.
1 Rainbow Roll ($15)2 Sixty-Nine Roll ($18)3 Garlic Pork Chops ($13)
File photos
Keepin’ itreal with
Kobe loungedelights
KOBE JAPANESESTEAK HOUSE ANDSUSHI BAR
WHERE1841 Ala Moana Blvd.,Honolulu
CALL941.4444
HOURSOpen daily, 5:30 to 10 p.m. (last order)
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Service daily from 3:00pm to 5:30pm
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(corner of Merchant & Alakea)
383-1824
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Adega’s taste of Portugal
Adega Portuguesa owner Trigo daSilva came to Hawaii in 2007 tocontinue his career as a journal-
ist. After getting acclimated to theIslands and our diverse cultures, da Silvamade a decision that Honolulu, with arooted Portuguese community, needed tobring more attention to the experience ofhis people and upbringing.
“I am trying to share with them ourculture, our food, our music and lan-guage. On one hand I was missing myfood, and on the other hand I spoke tothese people, some who never have beento Portugal, and they keep saying I amproud to be Portuguese,” says da Silva.
Adega’s menu focuses on many tra-ditional, staple dishes of Portugal. Toget to the heart of a Portuguese menuyou don’t have to look any further thenBacalhau, considered by some to bethe national dish of the country.Bacalhau Adega ($22) is a colorful,flavorful dish centered around a bone-
less filet of salted and seasoned codfish. The cod is topped with red pep-pers, garlic and onions. It is servedwith roasted red potatoes and a heartymix of sauteed vegetables.
No Portuguese meal should go with-out entertainment. Adega has livemusic each night, and this Saturdayrenowned fado singer JosephineCarreira will perform at 8 p.m.“Josephine is a local singer. She doesnot speak Portuguese but can sing it. Iundestand every single word she says,it is amazing,” says da Silva, whohighly recommends you make a reser-vation for Josephine’s performancenight. As Portugal has centuries worthof ties to Brazil and they share thesame language, Adega highlights theBrazilian culture on Fridays andSundays, offering three of Brazil’smost popular dishes. Adega evenoffers Portuguese language classesevery Monday evening from 6 to 8
p.m. Adega alsooffers its daily lunchbuffet for $12.95.
Present this arti-cle to your server atAdega and receive10 percent offBacalhau Adega.
Bacalhau Adega ($22)
Chris Fleck photo
ADEGA PORTUGUESA
WHERE1138 Smith St.,Honolulu
CALL566.5909
HOURSOpen daily,11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.
Teriyaki Chicken $7.95Teriyaki Combo (Steak & Chicken) $10.95Fish of the Day $7.95North Shore Garlic Shrimp $9.95
NEW MENU & SUSHI BAR!
Includes Miso Soup,Salad, Rice and Japanese hot teaNot valid with other offers or promotions.Gift Cards Available
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1140 Kuala St. (Next to Babies R Us) Pearl City | 456-2128Sun-Thurs 10:30am-9:00pm | Fri-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm
www.adegahi.comOpen Daily 11:30am - 10pm Lunch Buffet 11:30am - 2:30pm 1138 Smith St. (corner of Smith/Pauahi)
call 566-5909
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w/ID111N. King St. near Maunakea Dim Sum
Served 7am Daily$198
Take-out OrdersWelcomed
Chinese Chicken SaladHam & Scallop Soup • Peking Duck
Walnut Shrimp • Crispy Skin ChickenGinger & Onion Steamed Sea Bass
Boneless Chicken Cake Noodle • Rice Shredded Duck In Taro Basket
Chef’s Dessert of Day
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Small plates have createdquite a buzz these dayswith foodies — you
know, a taste of this, a taste ofthat — a trend that’s quiteunderstandable, since it’s sucha fun way to eat.
So it serves an eatery wellto meet the more-eclectictastes of the contemporarydiner without losing sight ofits traditional roots, therebyattracting new customerswhile retaining loyal patrons.
Yoshi Japanese Dining andBar meets that challenge in itsown unique way. Alongside itstraditional sushi, teppanyaki
and ramen, Yoshi offers aninteresting array of appetizersperfect for small-plate dining.
I know, I know, Japaneserestaurants are typically allabout meat and fish. But Yoshihas a few surprises in store fornon-meat eaters who venturein, such as GrilledMushrooms ($7), a mix ofsavory button, king oyster andenoki ’shrooms seasoned withsalt, pepper, shoyu and butter,and cooked to perfection onthe teppan grill.
Fresh and light, Yoshi Salad($6) is comprised of mixedgreens and tomatoes topped
with a bright-orange carrot-based dressing that’s as pleas-ing to the eyes as it is to thepalate.
And, if you’re a cheeselover, Mozzarella Tomato ($8)salad showcases locallygrown tomatoes sliced andarranged with fresh mozzarel-la slices and topped with oliveoil, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar,lemon and basil pesto.Unexpected, yes, but that’swhat it’s all about!
Eclectic and trendy, for alittle bit of this, a little bit ofthat, try small-plate dining atYoshi.
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Expect The Unexpected At Yoshi
1427 Makaloa St., Honolulu
941.6891
Open 5:30 p.m. to midnightMonday and Wednesday-Saturday; 5:30-11 p.m.Sunday
Yoshi Salad ($6)
Mozzarella Tomato ($8) | File photos
Yoshi
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By Alana Folen
Wahoo’s Fish Tacohas been reelingin nothing but a
fresh catch since it firstopened at Ward GatewayCenter in 2006. A secondlocation soon followed atKahala Korner, and sistersStephanie Gambetta andNoel Pietsch have noregrets about bringing this“California-Mex” conceptto the Islands.
Wahoo’s Fish Taco is aCalifornia-based chain thatoffers a beachy vibe andstellar cuisine to match.
“Healthy food at a rea-sonable price is what wegive to our customers,”Pietsch says, noting that allfish and meats are grilled,and there are no preserva-tives in any of the food.
Everything is made freshdaily at Wahoo’s, and that’sportrayed in items such asWahoo’s Salad withChicken ($10.55), and No.2 Combo Platter withSpicy Chicken Enchiladaand Fish Taco ($9.95).
Salads are a big drawhere, and Wahoo’s Saladpresents hungry diners witha bed of lettuce and redcabbage topped withcheese, salsa, guacamole,crisp tortilla chips and ten-der pieces of chicken. Andfor the diner with a biggerappetite, No. 2 ComboPlatter is a fiesta in yourmouth. All combo plattersare served with ahee riceand black beans or spicyCajun white beans. Choice
of fillings include black-ened or flame-broiled fishor chicken, pork, steak,mushrooms, banzai veggiesor tofu.
Wahoo’s Kahala offers afull bar as well, and you’lldefinitely want to washdown this tasty cuisinewith refreshing drinkoptions, whether it be amargarita or Hualalailemonade.
When you’re in themood for top tastes,sing praises for Wahoo’sFish Taco.
chewonthis
WAHOO’S FISHTACO
WARD GATEWAY CENTER940 Auahi St. #140,Honolulu591.1646Sunday-Thursday11 a.m.-9 p.m.Fridays and Saturdays11 a.m.-10 p.m.
KAHALA KORNER4614 Kilauea Ave., Honolulu732.9229Sunday-Monday11 a.m.-9 p.m.Tuesday11 a.m.-11 p.m.Wednesday-Thursday11 a.m.-10 p.m.Friday-Saturday11 a.m.-11 p.m.
WEBSITEwahoos.com
NOTESFree parking available.
for the winWahoo’s
Wahoo’s Salad with Chicken ($10.55) No. 2Combo Platter with Spicy Chicken Enchilada and Fish Taco($9.95) | Leah Friel photos
And what, you may ask, makesHinone Mizunone so different from allother restaurants of its kind? The rice.
The restaurant uses the sameCalifornia rice like everybody else,but it’s cooked in a special pot —kamadaki gohan style, which is a tra-ditional way of cooking rice.
“Before you walk in there’s a win-dow to the left and you can see uscooking the rice,” says operationsmanager Eiki Tamaki. “We have arice warmer, but we don’t have a ricecooker. We have to time it ourselvesto get the rice exactly how we wantit, and we have to constantly watch itso it doesn’t burn.”
And the Hinoki wood makes a bigdifferent in the taste. “This is the waythey used to cook the rice all the timebefore, and that’s what we’re knownfor,” Tamaki adds.
“When you taste it, you can tastemore of the sweetness,” he says.“And even when they have leftovers,a lot of our customers take it homebecause they microwave it and it stilltastes the same.”
According to Tamaki, HinoneMizunone makes anywhere from 15 to20 orders of rice at a time. “We wantour customers to eat fresh-cooked riceall the time, and we just keep makingthe rice.”
And excellent rice, coupled withtasty entrees, makes for one delicious
teishoku meal. Teishoku sets areserved with rice, miso soup, two sidedishes and pickles.
Broiled Salmon ($10) is deliveredfresh every other day and cut at therestaurant. “It’s regular broiled salmon,but this cut is taken from the salmon wetake sashimi from, so it’s pretty fatty
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Hinone Mizunone: Broiled Saba($8.50) and Saba Nitsuke ($8.50).The sauce for the Saba Nitsuke isshoyu-based. “It’s rare to findNitsuke Saba in Hawaii,” Tamakisays. “Many restaurants have miso
saba, but not shoyu-based saba. Ourrestaurant in Japan serves the shoyu-based saba, so we serve it here, too.”
Just like the saba, there are twotypes of pork tonkatsu. There’s onewith homemade sauce similar to reg-ular tonkatsu sauce but with wonder-ful additions of mayonnaise and a bit
of spicy mustard. Tonkatsu withHomemade Sauce and Tonkatsu withOroshi-Ponzu are both priced at$10.50, so you can take your pick.Oroshi ponzu sauce is a mixture ofsoy sauce, citrus juices, grounddaikon radish and a little oil.
And yes, the Japanese have theirown version of fried chicken —Karaage Chicken, which costs $9.50at Hinone Mizunone, and offers theperfect blend of flavor and texture.Customers can rest assured the chick-en is fresh all the time, never frozen.
Curry and udon also are availableat the eatery, and both are made witha beef base, which means excellentflavor! You can choose from localfavorites such as Chicken KatsuCurry ($9.50) and Deluxe Udon($9.50). Or, if you want the best ofboth worlds, there also is a DeluxeUdon & Curry Set ($15.50).
As the old Chinese proverb goes,“Talk doesn’t cook rice.” And atHinone Mizunone, the employeeswork hard to ensure customers havethe best meal (and best rice).
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With a 2010 populationof 47,698 the need forpupus in Pearl City is
real. Good thing for BlueHawaii Sushi.
The restaurant, which openedin May 2011, offers a variety ofitems from the expected to thesurprising.
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus($7.95) is a good example of thelater. Fresh asparagus iswrapped in thinly sliced bacon,fried and served with a parsleygarnish.
Another simple crowdfavorite is Cheese Bread($5.95). St. Germain extra-thickcut white bread is topped withbutter, and mozzarella, Swissand Cheddar cheeses to make ahot, gooey and crunchy mealstarter for a main course ofsushi, tempura, spicy ahi orwhatever is to your liking.
Dynamite ($8.95) is a smallcasserole with a bed of mush-
rooms and zucchini, layeredwith scallops and shrimp, andglazed with the dynamite sauce.According to co-ownerEmerson Ribao, the topping ofmayonnaise, tobiko, shoyu andlemon results in a creamy tex-ture that is as tasty as it isattractive.
Mussels a la “M” ($7.95), the“M” stands for Emerson, is the
restaurant’s uniquetake on traditionalescargot. Instead ofsnails, mussels arebaked with garlic,tomato, fresh pars-ley, brandy and but-ter. After removingthe shells, the mus-cles are placed on afresh baguette and re-baked to maintain thecrispy texture of thedish.
Stuffed ChickenWings ($7.95) is a Thai-inspireddish served with a sweet chilisauce. After the wings aredeboned, the pieces are stuffedwith ground pork andVietnamese-style vermicellinoodles, and seasoned withminced carrots, garlic, pepper,bay leafs and sea salt. Thewings are then deep-fried, andserved hot and crispy.
A little bit of everything at Blue Hawaii
1 Server Samantha Ramirez
2 Bacon Wrapped Asparagus ($7.95)
3 Mussels a la "M" ($7.95)
4 Dynamite ($8.95)
5 Stuffed Chicken Wings ($7.95)
6 Cheese Bread ($5.95)
Nathalie Walker photos
BLUE HAWAII SUSHI
WHEREPearl City Gateway ShoppingCenter1140 Kuala St. #104
CALL456.2128
HOURSMonday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.and 4-9 p.m.Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.Sunday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
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By Nicole Kato
Take your whole family and makeyour way to Ho Ho ChineseCuisine in Kapolei for great
Chinese food at amazing prices. Andfrom August to October, the establish-ment is helping those who enter itsdoors celebrate birthdays. If you’replanning on celebrating a birthday,bring in a party of eight or more andthe birthday person eats for free!
Judy Kim-Sugita, and Andrew, Coleand Andi Sugita enjoy heading over toHo Ho Chinese Cuisine for good foodat a decent price. The family takes part in theexcellent buffet deal at the restaurant. For din-ner from Monday to Thursday the all-you-can-eat buffet is priced at $15.95 and fromFriday to Sunday for $17.95. The lunch dealsare even better on Monday through Friday for$9.95 and Saturday and Sunday for $11.95.
Dining Out was able to catch up with thefamily, and according to Andrew and Judy, lit-tle Andi enjoys eating the radish and Jell-Odishes, as well as noodles; and Cole likes theegg foo young.
Andrew Sugita: “They have a good vari-ety of food here. I like the salt and peppershrimp from the buffet because of its crispi-ness and saltiness.”
Judy Kim-Sugita: “It’s a small place, sothey don’t dish out mass amounts of foodevery night. I like the crab legs and veg-etable items like beef and broccoli.”
whatwe’reeatingat...
WHERE 590 Farrington Hwy., Kapolei
CALL 692.9880
HOURS (Lunch buffet) Daily, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.;(Dinner) 5-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday;5-9:30 p.m. Friday-Sunday;Manapua served Monday-Saturday starting at 6 a.m., and 8 a.m. on Sundays, at the frontcounter.
HO HO CHINESE CUISINE
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(Clockwise from top left) Judy
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and Andi Sugita
Nicole Kato photo
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Magic by Alan Arita • Balloons by Suzette
Opulicious offers a breathof fresh air to all of itshungry patrons — in
more ways than one. In additionto serving up fresh, comfortingplate lunches and all the localdishes you can dream of, thiswhimsical spot presents theopportunity to awaken the keikiin all of us thanks to owner andchef Kelli Kay Chun’s delightfulballoon-twisting skills.
For nearly a year, Chun’s long-time passions for cooking andballoon-twisting have masterfullyintertwined to create the best infamily-friendly dining experi-ences. From vases filled with bal-loon flowers to animal creationsthat Chun can twist up in minutes,there’s always a touch of magic togo along with each meal.
If it’s your first time, you’llabsolutely love the restaurant’sbest-seller, Korean GarlicChicken ($8.25) served with twoscoops of white or brown rice andmac or tossed salad. “It’s dabomb,” says Chun. “That’s it. Yougotta try it!”
And for a burger with a twist,Aunty Tita’s Hawaiian Hula
Burger’s ($6.95) bursting flavorswill do the trick. Two homemadepatties provide just the right tastefor the salty bite of bacon, sweettouch of grilled pineapple anddrizzle of teriyaki sauce that bringthis inspiring burger together.
The eatery’s freshest of localfavorites also have been blowing
up lately. You’ve got to try someclassic Beef Stew ($7.85), whichChun describes as old-fashioned,Hawaiian-style stew. And don’tforget to get a taste of her OxtailSoup ($11.50) on Fridays. “Weusually sell out by lunch,” shesays, so you’ll have to act fast.You also can indulge in a
Hawaiian Plate ($8.95) with laulau and Hawaiian stew onFridays.
Chun suggests placing phoneorders so that your meal can beready in no time. It’s definitelytime to please your opu and fillup on good grinds and goodtimes.
OPULICIOUS
WHERE 946 Coolidge St.,Honolulu
CALL 943.8885
HOURS Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.Closed Sunday
WEBSITEOpulicious.com
By Ali Resich
It may be called New Violet’sGrill, but the dining spottucked away in Kalihi’s
Kapalama Shopping Center hasactually been part of the commu-nity for more than 60 years. Witha menu full of local comfortfoods as well as Japanese andOkinawan specialties, generationafter generation have made it aregular haunt.
“It’s good home cooking,”says co-owner Cindy Suehisawith a laugh. “Everything’s fromscratch.”
Cindy and her sister Joeyrecently took over the eatery inMay, but it has been in the familysince their Aunty bought the
establishment — previouslynamed Violet’s Grill — in 1998.When brother Kevin took overthe operation in 2001, a freshstart called for a fresh name, andNew Violet’s Grill it was.
A burst of freshness also goesinto every meal, including oneof the most popular items, PorkTofu ($13.95). Filled with ahealthy dose of won bok cab-bage, carrots, green onions,round onions and bean sproutsto accompany the pork and tofu,it’s simple shoyu sauce givesthis dish the comforting flavoryou won’t forget.
Another great dish to try is AhiBelly Mitsuke with Tofu($16.95), which features ahibelly that has been cooked in ashoyu sugar sauce to bring out itsrich, moist flavor. Tofu and greenonion also soak up the tastygoodness.
New Violet’s just received afull liquor license and has plans
to update its pupu menu. Cindyalso hopes to add a slew of spe-cials and even a kid’s menu.Looks like new beginnings arestill ahead for this old-time grill.
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NEW VIOLET’S GRILL
WHEREKapalama Shopping Center1210 Dillingham Blvd. #8, Kalihi
CALL 841.8535
HOURS Daily, 6 a.m.-10 p.m.Bar open until 2 a.m.
A love of fare with local fl-“air”
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Savoring old favorites at New Violet’s Grill
Pork Tofu ($13.95) | Nathalie Walker photos
Server Stephanie Chang
LEFT: Hawaiian Plate ($8.95) ABOVE: Kanoenoe Esteves and Courtney Chun withOpulicious favorites. ABOVE RIGHT: Beef Stew ($7.85). Nathalie Walker photosLeah Friel photo
@tablesideYoshi
Craving a bite of spectacularJapanese delights? YoshiJapanese Dining & Bar will cater
to your appetite with an impressivespread of authentic Japanese cuisine.
Originally known for its yakitori, therestaurant now serves sushi, sashimiand teppanyaki. According to presi-dent and owner Akinori Hirose,changes were brought about by cus-tomers wanting more choices. A ver-satile full bar also results in moredrink options. Yoshi Japanese Dining& Bar is located at 1427 Makaloa St.For more information and hours ofoperation, call 941.6891.
Right: Owner Aki Hirose cooks itup on the teppanyaki grill.
Inset: Early Bird Special, TwoChoice Teishoku ($9.99) with
Sashimi and Grilled Salmon
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2 | Carol Thamtrachai,
Kay Konda and Janice Kondo
3 | Jerry and Marilynn Taniyama
4 | Josephine, Mark and
Yeunsil Hironaka
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Ichiriki general manager Min Kimsays there is a quote that often goesaround the restaurant’s kitchen:
“Sharing from one pot makes for closerrelationships.”
For Kim, that quote sums up the fam-ily-like atmosphere of the Piikoi Streetrestaurant. “It’s more like a livingroom,” she says. “Everyone gathers andthey cook food together in the pots. It’sa totally different experience. It is veryinteractive, very engaging.”
The restaurant, which also has a sec-ond location in Aiea, specializes in threedifferent types of food: nabe, sukiyakiand shabu shabu. Customers can selectvarious broth and vegetable, meat orseafood combinations and cook it all upright there at their table.
“I like to think of Ichiriki as a diningexperience,” Kim says. “We are teachinga type of dining and culture that our cus-tomers get to experience.”
To kick off your Ichiriki experience, agood place to start is with one of therestaurant’s most popular appetizers —Ahi Katsu ($5.95), which features freshahi marinated in a tasty sauce, andwrapped in a shiso leaf and lightly friedto reach a perfect golden brown.
One of Ichiriki’s most popular nabedishes is Miso Nabe ($21.95 for dinner;
$11.95 for lunch), which isserved with pork, a sampling ofvarious kinds of seafood, and avariety of vegetables. The dishalso includes Ichiriki’s crowd-pleasing homemade meatballs,which are comprised of groundchicken, soft tofu, green onions andginger, and are made fresh in house
every day. And for those who think theyknow miso, they are in for a surprisewhen they try Ichiriki’s special concoc-
tion. “We get (the miso) direct fromJapan, and it’s a blend of two very
high quality misos, so the flavorin it is going to be a lot thick-
er and richer,” Kimexplains.
Another popu-lar pairing isKami PirikaraNabe (serves two
for $45.95), servedwith a seafood sam-
pling, vegetables, home-made meatballs and a choice of
pork, beef or chicken. Kimexplains that the pirikara is a shoyu-
based broth that has been slow-cooked
In Addition To GreatFood, Ichiriki Offers A
Rich Dining Experience
Ichiriki Japanese Nabe Restaurant wasfounded several years ago by co-ownersIssei Kazama and Riki Kobayashi. The name
“Ichiriki” was derived from a combination of the Japanese charactersin each of their names — and together the name means “one power.”
“They wanted to show what can happen when people come together,”general manager Min Kim says. “They are friends and they always wantedto open their own restaurant together.”
The cuisine served at Ichiriki reflects each of the owners’ food experi-ences. Kazama grew up eating his mother’s home-cooked nabe, andKobayashi studied this type of dining in Japan.
Kim says that the meaning “one power” is extremely fitting for therestaurant. “It really brings people together,” she says. Cooking nabe,shabu shabu and sukiyaki certainly is a bonding experience for cus-tomers — and Kim says that it creates great relationships between thestaff and guests as well.
“If you are eating here, our servers are going to help you out,” Kim says,adding that they can walk customers through the cooking process andeven identify which flavors will pair well together. “Our servers are trainedto always guide the customers to understand how to best enjoy the food.”
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Piikoi510 Piikoi St. #102, Honolulu589.2299Open daily; Lunch 11 a.m.-4 p.m.;Dinner: Sunday-Thursday 4-11p.m.; Friday and Saturday 4 p.m.-midnight
AieaKaonohi St. #C216, Aiea484.2222Open daily; Lunch 11 a.m.-3 p.m.;Monday-Thursday, 4-11 p.m.;Friday and Saturday, 4 p.m.-mid-night; Sunday, 4-10 p.m.
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and flavored with peppers and garlic —giving it a little kick without being over-powering. As seen in the photo, this dishcomes with a special type of paper. “Thepaper absorbs the natural oils in themeats, so it’s known to be very healthy,”Kim explains.
Another must-try dish includesMushroom Yuzu Nabe ($24.95), whichfeatures an assortment of four differenttypes of mushrooms — shiitake, enoki,shimeji and eryngii — all swimming inthe delightfully peppered citrus yuzubroth. “I really love the way the mush-rooms and the yuzu broth complementeach other,” Kim adds. “It’s a perfectpairing.”
All of the nabe dishes also are servedwith a choice of rice, udon or zosui tofinish off your meal. Kim explains thatthe rice, udon or zosui is mixed with thebroth at the end of the meal, when it is
at its most flavorful.And if all of this doesn’t
already have your mouth water-ing, Ichiriki currently is in theprocess of creating new menuitems. The new items should beunveiled sometime this fall.Although the restaurant isn’trevealing any of these dishes yet,Kim does say that many of thenew dishes will be based on cus-tomer feedback — a kind of inter-activity that is manifested in thephilosophy of Ichiriki.
“One thing (the founders)always teach us is that when mak-ing any kind of decision — evensomething simple — we need towonder how it is going to affectour customers,” Kim says. “Thefirst question we ask is, ‘is thisgoing to make our customershappy?’”
And it seems that for all ofIchiriki’s menu decisions, theanswer is a resounding “yes!”
Contact Christina O’Connor at diningout@staradvertiser.com
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Yakiniku LuluRara, ahidden gem located at915 Keeaumoku St.,offers a traditionalKorean yakiniku diningexperience. Yet, in thesizzling heat of sum-mer, the restaurantalso features refresh-ing cold noodle dishessuch as Bok Noodle tohelp cool you off. Call941.9112.
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beyond the norm. Located on the top floorof Waikiki Business Plaza, Top of Waikikiholds the title of Hawaii’s only revolvingrestaurant and makes a full, but subtle360-degree rotation every hour.
Top of Waikiki executive chef JohnNeff has more than 15 years of experiencein the culinary industry, and offers guestsan alluring variety of cuisine whileencompassing melodious blends of islandfusion. First impressions are always themost important, so when in search for aavant-garde appetizer, Anise Braised PorkBelly ($12) is a no-brainer! Neff utilizesthe best of ingredients to create a top-ofthe-line starter, which features the most-tender pork belly paired with Fuji appleand parsnip puree, jalapeno kumquatchutney, and balsamic sweet chili gas-trique. Delicious in every sense of theword, this explosion of flavors does not
overpower the pure taste of the pork belly.It’s Neff’s mission to merge the assets of
various cuisines to create a knockout ediblemasterpiece. Believe me, Top of Waikikioffers a dining experience to remember, andit’s not only because of the spectacularviews. Your tummy will thank you.
Top of WaikikiWaikiki Business Plaza
2270 Kalakaua Ave.923.3877
Yakiniku MillionThe intriguing aroma of Korean cuisine
envelopes your senses, and before youknow it you find yourself yearning forYakiniku Million on Sheridan Street. But,of course! Known for its authentic Koreancuisine, this establishment knows a thingor two about tasty grinds. Does melt-in-your-mouth kalbi sound appealing? Or
what about savory morsels ofchicken with an assortment ofbanchan, including home-made kimchi?
Deviating from the ordi-nary, many patrons also grav-itate toward another best-sell-ing item on the menu. EnterPork Belly ($23.99) preparedyakiniku-style on the table-top grill. It’s the fat that accompanies themeat that makes this dish so flavorful, andyou can see the entire cooking processright in front of your very eyes. YakinikuMillion offers a choice of sauces to com-plete your meal — including its very ownhouse sauce, and salt and pepper oil — aswell as lettuce for wrapping the meat, andgarlic cloves, onions and miso paste foradditional taste.
This month, Yakiniku Million also istreating diners to a one “cool” special.Beat the heat with Cold Buckwheat
Noodles from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a spe-cial price of $4.95. Then while you’re atit, treat yourself to the all-day special.When you request two orders of meat oran order of the yakiniku set combo, you'llreceive Cold Buckwheat Noodles for$3.95.
After a meal like this, you’ll feel like amillion bucks!
Yakiniku Million626 Sheridan St.
596.0799
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2 The Mandalay owner Linda Chan with Pot RoastPork ($12.95)
3 Top of Waikiki’s Anise Braised Pork Belly ($12)File photo
4 Yakiniku Million’s Angela Park
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KITCHEN INSIDER
Who or what inspires you as achef/manager/owner? My pas-sion for food and travelinginspires me. I have been travelingand training in different countries,and that gives me a solid founda-tion when it comes to cooking. Bycombining the bold character ofEuropean cuisine and lightness ofAsian cuisine, I create a fusion ofEuro-Asian-style dishes.
If you could serve food to acelebrity, who would it be andwhy? What dish would youserve? Michael Symon, becausehe is the symbol of the food indus-try. I believe he can inspire me.
I’ll serve him our very popularRed Wine Ox Tail Stew.
What is your favorite dish onthe menu? Why? Anything withour signature and very own blend
of chimichurri sauce. The saucepairs perfectly with Rib-eye Steakand Bone-in Pork Chop freshfrom the grill.
Is there a dish that you createthat’s not on your menu, butavailable upon request? Wehave many dishes that are not onthe regular menu, but on a “Back-Stage” menu. On this menu wecreate many dishes upon cus-tomer request, such as foie gras,caviar, and the most popular itemis Spicy Chilli Crab SingaporeStyle.
Kit n Kitchen1010 University Ave. B-3, Honolulu | 942.7622Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5 p.m.-midnight, Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5 p.m.-midnight
Name Kit Yiu Title owner of Kit n Kitchen
Training/education Twenty years in Euro-Asian
cuisine, Trained in Japan, Europe and the U.S.
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Ever wonder what goes onbehind the scenes at yourfavorite restaurant? Well,
much credit goes to the manychefs, owners and managerswho work diligently day in andday out to make sure Hawaii’sdiners have a top-notch diningexperience.
This week, Dining Out got theinside scoops from Kit nKitchen’s owner Kit Yiu, whogave us a little taste of Kit nKitchen and shared just whatfuels his culinary drive.
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Original Loco Moco
Corned Beef HashLoco Moco
2710 South King St.www.fukuyadeli.com
Deli Hours:Wed-Sun 6am-2pm
After hourscatering available
946-2073
Perfect for Birthday Parties,Family get togethers
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*Menu and prices subject to change.
BIRTHDAY SPECIAL!FREE BIRTHDAY MEAL FOR ANY AGEWith Family & Group LUNCH & DINNER 20% OFFMust have minimum party of 4. Coupon valid on actual birthday, ID required. Not com-binable with other discounts. Discounts off regular adult price. No online or photo-copiedcoupons. Must purchase beverage. Expires 8/17/12.
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Receive a FREE
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*Valid on actual birthday w/valid ID
Chocolate Pyramiddessert on your
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1345 S. King Street
Corner of S. King St.
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Japanese Home Style Restaurant“Hinone Mizunone”
Please enjoy the KAMADAKIGOHAN
cooked completely by “Ogama”.
Choose from • Fried Oyster • Ebi Fry • Ahi Sashimi • Broiled SalmonChicken Katsu • Miso Butterfish • Karaage • Pork Ginger
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Bentos and assorted musubi available daily as well as ala carte specials
Served with rice, miso soup, two side dishes, and pickles.Served with rice, miso soup, two side dishes, and pickles.
OPEN DAILY 11am-9pmLunch 11 am - 4 pmDinner 5 pm - 9 pm
Dinner Menu2 Choice
Teishoku Combo$17.75- $22.75
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Valid at Participating LocationsWindward Mall 235-4467
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Kids Eat Free!*
Every Day, 4 to Closing*Receive one free Kid’s Meal
with each adult entrée purchase.
Free meal valid for kids 12 and under on“Just for Kids” menu items at participating
locations. Drinks not included unless otherwise specified on “Just for Kids”
menu. Not valid with any other discount or coupons. Dine-in only.
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Atlantis Seafood & Steak2284 Kalakaua Avenue922-6868
La Palme D’orAla Moana Center - Mall LevelMountain Side, next to Shirokiya941-6161
Napoleon’s BakeryLocated inside of Zippy’s
AMERICAN
BAKERYFendu Boulangerie2752 Woodlawn Dr.Manoa Marketplace 988-4310
Larry’s Bakery4369 Lawehana St. (across Target in Salt Lake) 422-0059
Eggs n’ Things343 Saratoga Road923-EGGS (3447)
Waikiki Beach Eggspress2464 Kalakaua Ave(Aston Waikiki Circle)926-EGGS (3447)
Panya711 Queen St. 597-88801111 Bishop St. #4 536-8363Ala Moana Center 946-6388Royal Hawaiian Center 791-2969
Pearl City - Times Sq. SC 486-4467Kaneohe - Windward Mall 235-4467Hilo - Prince Kuhio Plaza 959-2600
Tropics Bar & Grill2005 Kalia RoadHilton Hawaiian Village (Ali‘i Tower)949-4321
IHOPWaikiki - 1850 Ala Moana Blvd 949-4467Waikiki - Kuhio & Lewers 921-2400
Camellia Buffet930 McCully St.951-0511/0611
BUFFET
BOUNTY SEVEN SEAS
Friday & Saturday 5:30 – 9:30 pm
For Reservations
739-8760
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THE KAHALA HOTEL & RESORT
www.kahalaresort.com
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SEAFOOD BUFFET
2 0 | D I N I N G O U T | A U G . 1 2 - 1 8 , 2 0 1 2
Celebrating40 years
Committed devotion to serving authentic
Japanese taste & hospitality
vist us at odorikohawaii.com
Fresh Seafood,Sushi, Hot Pot,
Full Izakaya Menu
Fresh Seafood,Sushi, Hot Pot,
Full Izakaya Menu
808-923-7368King’s VillageShopping Center2400 Koa Ave.
Breakfast.......................6am–11amLunch ...............................11am–5pmDinner........5pm–12am (Midnight)
YAKINIKUMILLION
Naeng Myun Cucumber Soup
$495(11am - 2pm)
$395ALL DAYwith yakiniku purchase Min. (1) noodle order per (2) meat orders or (1) set
Naeng Myun BuckwheatNoodles in Chilled Special Soup
for LUNCH(choose from Spicy, Cucumber or Cold)
626 SHERIDAN ST.SUN-THUR 11AM-MIDNIGHT/FRI-SAT 11AM-2AM 596-0799
Serving Hawaii Since 1989
(behind Walmart)
Dine-In Only
Dine-In Only
WAIMALU 485-8883
98-1277 Kaahumanu St.(across from Safeway)
www.paesanohawaii.com
MANOA988-5923
2752 Woodlawn Drive
WAIMALU98-020 Kam Hwy.488-8824
WAIPAHU94-256 Waipahu Depot St.
676-2088
EWA BEACH SHOP. CTR.91-919 Fort Weaver Rd.
689-0999
www.shirossaimin.com
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Those who know, know. It cannot be explained. In my group, happy-faced stamps is how true friendship is proclaimed.Sincerely, Bryce “Saimin Jr.”
www.3660.com
5 FOR 10August 1-31, 2012
*Limited to a table of 8
3660 Waialae Ave. • 737-1177
O N T H E R I S E
Bring 5 food drive itemsand receive
your food purchase* in our main dining room
The Food Bank is requestingthe following items:
• Canned Soups & Meats• Canned Fruits & Vegetables• Rice & Dried Pasta• Packaged Noodles
10% OFF
FOOD BANK DRIVEAla Moana CenterTel: 947-8818
Open Daily: 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.Dim Sum: 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
www.jadedynastyhawaii.com
• Roasted Meat Appetizer Platter• Mixed Seafood Soup• Dynasty Style Golden Fried Chicken• Chef’s Special Style Black Peppered Beef Tenderloin• Steamed Fish Filets with Ham & Vegetable
on a Lotus Leaf• Simmered Baby Pak Choy & Virginia Ham
in Supreme Broth• Shrimps with Garlic, Chili & Pepper• Young Chow Style Fried Rice• Dessert of the Day
Summer Special - $238.00 for 10
Kissaten88 Piikoi St.593-1200
WHERE TO DINE
A Catered Experience94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd.677-7744
Anytime CafeMarket City Shopping Center2919 Kapiolani Blvd735-3888
CAFE CHINESEAina Haina Chop SueyAina Haina Shopping Center820 W. Hind Dr.373-1303 or 373-4632
Canton Seafood Restaurant923 Keeaumoku St.955-3388
Five Star International BuffetRoyal Hawaiian Center, Bldg C, Level 3.380-9300
Hee Hing Restaurant 449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544
Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Ave.738-8666
Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant111 N. King St.521-8268
Golden Duck4230 Waialae Ave., Kahala737-7188
1221 S. King St.597-8088
Little Village Noodle House1113 Smith St.545-3008
Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant Ala Moana Center1450 Ala Moana Blvd. 4th Floor - Ho’okipa Terrace947-8818
Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine 590 Farrington Hwy.692-9880
CATERERSMakino Chaya98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100
Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square by Times Supermarket
524-1628
Excludes Set Menus; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, CharSiu & other specials. 5%, 10% and lobster specialnot to be combined with any other offer/discounts/specials. Expires 8/31/12. Must present coupon.
Credit Card Sale Only(With Coupon)
Hong Kong Dim Sum & Regular Menu Items
Dim Sum Take Out Special! 8am-11:30am
10% OFF(Charge) • 15% OFF(Cash)
Dim Sum & Reg. Menu Dine In Special!
5% OFF(Charge) •10% OFF(Cash)
10% OFF
Celebrating 11 Years!
Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)
5% OFF
Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Avenue
738-8666Excludes Set Menu; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, Char Siu & other specials.
5%, 10% and lobster special are not to be combined with any otheroffer/discounts/specials. Expires 8/31/12. Must present coupon.
Lobster $1299with purchase of Full Price EntreeValid 5-10:30pm
Lobster$1299
with purchase of Full Price EntreeValid 5-10:30pm
D I N I N G O U T | A U G . 1 2 - 1 8 , 2 0 1 2 | 2 1
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on Bars, Prime R
it Fours Combo, Kalbi Ribs, Bu
Chinese Chicken Salad with Soba, Meatloaf, B
Furikake Tempura Catfish, Fried Cheese, W
om Ragout on Garlic Toast, Kaka'ako
iyaki Meatballs, Mahi with Lomi Tomato, Roas
Pig and Cabbage, Shichimi Seared C
Orzo Pasta, Carrot Cake, Kaka'ako Chow Me
Shoyu Chicken, Beef & Veggie Skewers, Po
tsu, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Nalo Greens wit
Dressing, Braised Beef Shoulder, Herb & P
hicken Kaka'ako Kookies, Furikake Salm
Mac Salad, Greek Salad,
li and Krab Sall te
GET Sweet Chili Chicken TO GO!
CATER your FavoritesCALL 596-7488
11:30 am-2:30 pm5 pm-9:30 pm (Closed Tuesdays)
Serving Hawaii for 14+ yrs.
SUMMER SPECIAL• EXPIRES 8/16/12
1-FREE PIECE SHRIMP TEMPURA 1-PER PERSON, 1-PER COUPON WITH ORDER. MUST PRESENT COUPON AT TIME OF ORDER
988-1551TONS OF FREE PARKING!MANOA MARKETPLACE
930 McCully St. • 951-0511/951-0611 • PRIVATE PARTY ROOM• CONVENIENT PARKING
WITH THIS AD. EXPIRES 8/31/12. *DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALL BEVERAGES.
KOREAN CUISINE• LUNCH $17.95 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM• DINNER $25.95 2:30 PM -10 PM
KAL BI, SIRLOIN, CHICKEN,SPICY PORK, FRESH SHRIMP
$1 OFFAny Breadpurchases over $4
Must present coupon • exp. 8/16/12
DAILY BREAD SPECIALSMONDAY Ciabatta TUESDAY Rustic Kalamata Olive Bread WEDNESDAY Sundried Tomato CheesebreadTHURSDAY Foccacia DereccoFRIDAY Walnut RaisinSATURDAY Hamakua Farms Mushroom BreadSUNDAY Buckwheat Fig
“All Natural no added chemicals”
988-43102752 Woodlawn Dr. • Manoa Marketplace
Mon-Sat 7:30am-7pm; Sunday 7:30am-3pm
NOW OPENMONDAYS!
TUES - SUN 11am – 2pm
featuring…Nicoise Salad andMoules Marinieres Frites
1006 KAPAHULU AVE. 739-5000
DINNER SERVED TUES-SUN FROM 5PM
Early BirdSpecial Only
Sauteed Mahi withLobster Sauce
Steak & ShrimpChicken Alfredo Pasta
Call 922-6868for Reservations & Information
2284 Kalakaua Ave.Open 7 Days from 11am-10pm
Lunch 11am - 4pmDinner 5pm - 10pm
at the old Waikiki III TheatresParking available at the Pro-Park locationSeaside Ave. Pay $2 at the Restaurant.
www.atlantisseafoodsteak.com
$12.95
WARD CENTRE (Auahi Streetfront) 1200 Ala Moana 596-0066KAILUA (Next to Boots & Kimo’s) 151 Hekili St. 230-8400
Better Tasting & Better For You• 100% Certified Organic Flour
• 100% Certified Organic Tomato Sauce• No MSG • Nitrate Free Pepperoni
• Hormone & Antibiotic Free Range Chicken• Gluten Free, Vegan & Vegetarian Options
PRESENTS
WAIKIKI’S HOTTESTLATE NIGHT HAPPY HOUR
INCREDIBLE SPECIALTY COCKTAILS & FOOD
HANDCRAFTED COCKTAILS $7VINO $5
WELL DRINKS $6ITALIAN BEER BUCKET $14
LA DOLCE VITA
EVERY THURS – SUN10:30PM – 2AM
ROYAL HAWAIIAN CENTER • VALIDATED PARKINGWWW.ILLUPINO.COM • 808.922.3400
WHERE TO DINE
Panda Cuisine641 Keeaumoku St.947-1688
Royal Garden Chinese RestaurantAla Moana Hotel, 3rd Floor410 Atkinson Drive, 942-7788
Henry Loui’s2850 Paa St.833-3728
Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square, 524-1628
Seafood VillageStreet Level, 2424 Kalakaua Ave., #102971-1818
JJ Bistro & French Pastry3447 Waialae Ave.739-0993
Kaka‘ako Kitchen Ward Centre1200 Ala Moana Blvd.596-7488
Kenny’s Express Hawaiian BBQRoyal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 2nd floor922-9333
Kenny’s Restaurant1620 N. School St.841-0931
Mandalay (The)1055 Alakea St.525-8585
Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant5724 Kalanianaole Hwy.377-5566
FAMILY DINING
Dean’s Drive Inn45-773 Kam Hwy., Kaneohe247-1300
Asahi Grill Ward515 Ward Ave., #204593-2800
Asian Mix1234 South Beretania St.521-1688
Brasserie
DuVin
Plan Your Next Special Event at
Elegant, Informal Dining
545-11151115 Bethel Street
www.brasserieduvin.com
Flexible Reception, Lunch, Brunch & Dinner Menus. Perfect for Weddings,
Birthday, Office & Holiday Parties.
2 2 | D I N I N G O U T | A U G . 1 2 - 1 8 , 2 0 1 2
August SpecialsYour choice:
• Crispy Gau Gee4230 Waialae Ave.737-7188 • 737-7288
Open daily 10am-9pm
• Shrimp Canton
$850ONLY
1221 S. King St. • 597-8088
Open Daily 10:30am-11pm
• Chinese Chicken Salad• Oyster Sauce Chicken
w/Cake Noodle(Both available at Kahala location only)
ONLY
each$599
Grand Opening Specials!
Red House Top Noodlereg $15.99
835 Keeaumoku St. #I-101B • 944-0088SUN-THURS 11AM-10PM • FRI-SAT 11AM-MIDNIGHT
Valid w/coupon thru 8/16/12. Cannot be combined w/other offers. Dine-in Only.
$999$999
Korean Beef Saladreg $12.99
$999$999
Try our favorite Korean Fusion Dishes!
Red Carpetwaffle$5 (reg. $9.95)
with this ad
DINE IN ONLY. VALID ON WEEKDAYS ONLY. May not combine with any other promo/offer.
Expires 8/16/12
(808) 942.0505815 KEEAUMOKU ST. LIKE US ON:SERVING LUNCH & DINNER • TAKE-OUT AVAILABLE
Proud recipient of:
13 Locations:13 Locations:
KONA (808) 327-6776
KUKUI GROVE (808) 632-2450
LAHAINA (808) 661-0333
MAUI MALL (808) 873-7776
OAHU:ALA MOANA 942-9102
AINA HAINA 373-4033
EWA TOWN CENTER 683-1003
KANEOHE 247-9595
KAPAHULU 735-7700
KAPOLEI 674-4227
WAIAU 485-0227
WAIKELE 678-3180
WARD CENTER 591-5600
OUTER ISLANDS:
www.genkisushiusa.com
Mon-Fri: 6:00 - 10:00 pmSat, Sun: 5:30 - 10:00 pm
• Wine Spectator Award-Winning Wine List
• Live Entertainment
• Valet Parking
Proper Attire Required
Reservations Recommended2440 Kuhio Ave.
922 5555www.hyshawaii.com
Receive acomplimentary
Hy’s Cheesecake & Keepsake Photo For Honoree
Celebrate Your BirthdayWith us and
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941-4444
NIGHTLY 5:30 PM - 6:30 PMTeriyaki Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15.95Daily Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$23.95Sukiyaki Steak . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20.95Teriyaki Steak & Chicken Combo . .$21.95
Kama‘aina & Military DiscountAvailable (with proper ID)
1841 Ala Moana Blvd.Between Ilikai & Hilton Hawaiian Village
Dinner served from 5:30 nightly. Valet parkingavailable. Not valid with any other offer.
• Modern Izakaya• Sushi Bar
$9992-Choice Teishoku
$999Available 5:30–6:30pm
EXPIRES 8/16/12
Must present coupon • Offer not valid with other specials/discounts
941-6891MON-SAT 5:30PM-12AM | SUN 5:30-11PM | TUE CLOSED | 1427 MAKALOA ST. 941-6891
WHERE TO DINEKit N Kitchen1010 University Avenue942-7622
Panya Bistro • Bakery • BarAla Moana Center, Mauka - Mall Level946-6388
Pagoda1525 Rycroft St.948-8356
Restaurant Epic 1131 Nuuanu Ave.587-7877
Sam Choy’s BLC580 N. Nimitz Hwy.545-7979
Plaza Cafe(inside Best Western - The Plaza)3253 N. Nimitz Hwy836-3636
Opulicious946 Coolidge St.943-8885
Shiro’s Saimin HavenWAIMALU98-020 Kam Hwy. • 488-8824WAIPAHU94-256 Waipahu Depot St. • 676-2088EWA BEACH SHOPPING CENTER 91-919 Fort Weaver Rd. • 689-0999
Shore Bird RestaurantOutrigger Reef on the Beach922-2887
Tony Roma’sWAIKIKI1972 Kalakaua Ave. • 942-2121AIEA98-150 Kaonohi St. • 487-9911
Wailana Coffee House1860 Ala Moana Blvd.955-1764
Zippy’s Call the one nearest you
Willoughby’s(inside Ohana Honolulu Hotel) 3401 N. Nimitz Hwy837-5932
Max’s Of Manila94-300 Farrington Hwy
801 Dillingham Blvd.951-6297
FILIPINO
D I N I N G O U T | A U G . 1 2 - 1 8 , 2 0 1 2 | 2 3
Original Coupon required. Not valid on retail items orbottled beverages. One discounted item per coupon.Not combinable with any other offer. No cash value.Exp. 8/31/12.
$100
TOMATO BISQUEOR CLAM CHOWDER
88 Piikoi St., Honolulu593-1200 • kissatencafe.com
with purchase of any entreé$100
TOMATO BISQUEOR CLAM CHOWDER
with purchase of any entreé
10% OFF4369 Lawehana St. (across Target in Salt Lake) | OPEN Mon - Fri 6AM - 1PM
www.larrysbakery.com or find us on
Coupon required. Expires 8/17/12.
Sat 6AM - 12PM
✁
Orange or Blueberry Chiffon Tube Cakes
Shrimp Scampi Won Ton Noodle
Also available Pasta • Burgers • Salads • SandwichesOPEN TIL MIDNIGHT!
2919 Kapiolani Blvd., #218 MARKET CITY SHPG CNTR 735-3888
FREE PIZZA!BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE (Reg. $9.95each)
Build your own 10" pizza with
unlimited toppings.*Take out only, w/coupon; not to be combined
with any other offer. Expires 8/31/12.
735-5544449 KAPAHULU AVE., STE 101
www.HeeHingHawaii.com
• Peking Duck • Chinese Chicken Salad• Ginger Scallion Maine Lobster • RoastedGarlic Chicken • Steamed Flounder Fillet
w/Lemon Shoyu • Shrimp & Island Vegetables• Mongolian Pork Chop • Shredded Duck
Chow Mein Noodles$229 for ten (Reg. $255)
expires 8/31/12
August “Peking Duck-MaineLobster Menu:
HONG KONG DIM SUM LUNCH$44 for four
Five (5) Dim Sum Selections • ChineseChicken Salad • Minute Chicken Cake Noodle
Szechuan Beef Chow Fun
• Chinese Chicken Salad• Mu Shu Pork • Chicken Oyster Sauce• Pepper Salt Shrimp • Beef & Broccoli• Garlic String Beans • Steamed Rice$49 for four* (reg. $65)
*this coupon required; expires 8/15/12; served before 7pm
LET US COOK FOR YOU
Pianist Terry Tom performs on Thursdays
KAPOLEI MARKETPLACE590 Farrington Hwy692-9880
ALL-YOU-CAN-EATDINNER BUFFET
Including
Crab Legs , MayonnaiseShrimp & Many More!
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
$17 .95 perperson Only
PRIVATE PARTIESavailable for
20-300 people
Call for details
HONOLULU • 589-2299510 Piikoi St.
AIEA • 484-222298-150 Kaonohi St.
TWO GREAT LOCATIONS!
Monday - Friday 4pm-6pm. Cannot be combined with other offers.
SENIOR DISCOUNT25% OFF NABE
955-1764 Open 24 Hours1860 Ala Moana Blvd. Validated Parking
Large 1/3 lb.Beef Burger
or Teriyaki Burger
Curly Fries &“All You Can Eat”
Salad Bar!10:30 AM to 10:30 PM
$860
Hoku’sThe Kahala Hotel & Resort, Lobby Level5000 Kahala Ave.739-8760
WHERE TO DINETop of WaikikiWaikiki Business Plaza2270 Kalakaua Ave. 923-3877
Stage Restaurant1250 Kapiolani Blvd.237-5429
Chai’s Island BistroAloha Tower Market Pl.585-0011
Hy’s Steak House2440 Kuhio Ave.922-5555
Ruth’s Chris Steak HouseRestaurant Row 599-3860Waikiki Beach Walk 440-7910
Bali Steak & SeafoodHilton Hawaiian Village (Rainbow Tower)2005 Kalia Road 949-4321
FINE DINING
Plumeria Beach HouseThe Kahala Hotel & Resort, Beach Level5000 Kahala Ave.739-8760 FRENCH
Fine Dining Burgundy1006 Kapahulu Ave.739-5000
Brasserie Du Vin1115 Bethel St.545-1115
Il LupinoRoyal Hawaiian Center922-3400
ITALIAN
Paesano Ristorante ItalianoWaimalu Shopping Plaza98-1277 Kaahumanu St.(across from Safeway) 485-8883Manoa Marketplace2752 Woodlawn Drive 988-5923
ALA MOANA HOTEL 3rd Floor • 410 ATKINSON DRIVE • 942-7788Lunch: Mon – Fri 11am – 2pm • Sat – Sun 10am – 2pm • Dinner: 5:30pm – 10pm
Now Available thru 9/30/12Freshly Baked by Royal Garden(No Preservatives added)Dim Sum Served at Lunch Daily
3441 WAIALAE AVE
LIVE Seafood Oyster Bar
Not valid with other specials/discounts. Dine-In Only. Offer expires 8/31/12
780-3115 • 626-5368
10%OFF ENTIRE
LOYALTY CARD15% OFF
MENU
GOOD FORFREE AS OUR GIFT TO YOU!
ALL FUTURE VISITS! VALUE AT $35
OPEN DAILY 11 AM - 12 AM
BYOBRECEIVE OUR
and
fresh
Now Openfor
LUNCH!
2 4 | D I N I N G O U T | A U G . 1 2 - 1 8 , 2 0 1 2
1st Course: Soup or Mixed Greens2nd Course: Appetizer Trio
3rd & 4th Course:Pick any two of 8 Entrees…
Bistro &French Pastry
Bistro &French Pastry
$28 plus taxper person
Back-To-School5-Course Meal!
• Baked Salmon Wellington• Opaka Fettucini• Pan Seared Pork Tenderloin• Grilled New York Steak Brioche5th Course: Dessert of Choice
PEARLRIDGE98-150 Kaonohi St.
808.487.9911
WAIKIKI1972 Kalakaua Ave.
808.942.2121
www.tonyromas.comDine in only. Not to be combined with any other
promo/discount/offer. Good until 8/31/2012.
TONY ROMA’S RIBS, GRILLED SHRIMPSKEWER, TWO 3oz. FILET MEDALLIONS
WITH CABERNET DEMI SAUCEserved with choice of side item and coleslaw
WHERE TO DINEKobe Japanese Steak House1841 Ala Moana Blvd.941-4444
Hinone Mizunone1345 South King St.942-4848
Hifumi Japanese RestaurantChinese Cultural Plaza536-3035
JAPANESE
Z PizzaWard Centre Auahi St. Shops 596-0066Kailua 151 Hekili St. 230-8400
IchirikiAiea 98-150 Kaonohi St.484-2222
Honolulu 510 Piikoi St.589-2299
Romanos Macaroni GrillAla Moana CenterHookipa Terrace 356-8300
Genki SushiAina Haina 373-4033Ala Moana 942-9102Ewa Town Center 683-1003Kaneohe 247-9595Kapahulu 735-7700Kapolei Commons 674-4227Waiau 485-0227Waikele Center 678-3180Ward Center 591-5600
Kozo SushiKahala Mall • 738-KOZOKeeaumoku • 946-KOZOMoiliili • 951-KOZOPearlridge • 483-6805Pearl City • 455-6805
Taormina-Sicilian Cuisine227 Lewers St. 926-5050
Blue Hawaii Sushi1140 Kuala St., Pearl CityAcross Wal-Mart456-2128
Odoriko Japanese Restaurant2400 Koa Ave.923-7368
Osaka RamenPearl Kai Shopping Center98-199 Kamehameha Hwy. B9488-8836
$2 OFFSpend $9 and get $2 Off
(excludes Gift Cards)
Limit one per customer per visit. Valid at participating
locations. Valid in store only. Not valid for online purchases.No cash value. Not valid withother offers or fundraisers or
if copied, sold, auctioned, exchanged for payment orwhere prohibited by law.CSF10152© 2011 Kahala
Franchising, L.L.C. COLD STONECREAMERY and the medallion
design are registered trademarksof Kahala Franchising, L.L.C.
or its licensors. Expires 9/10/12
Classic TurtleSundae
Classic Hot Fudge Sundae
Classic Root Beer
FloatClassic BananaRoyale
visit www.coldstonecreamery.com for a location near you$3 OFF
Spend $12 and get $3 Off(excludes Gift Cards)
$1 OFFSpend $6 and get $1 Off(excludes Gift Cards)
VALID ONLY AT OAHU COLDSTONE CREAMERY LOCATIONS
PLEASE COME IN AND ENJOY OUR DAILY SPECIALS
Limit one per customer per visit. Valid at participating
locations. Valid in store only. Not valid for online purchases.No cash value. Not valid withother offers or fundraisers or
if copied, sold, auctioned, exchanged for payment orwhere prohibited by law.CSF10152© 2011 Kahala
Franchising, L.L.C. COLD STONECREAMERY and the medallion
design are registered trademarksof Kahala Franchising, L.L.C.
or its licensors. Expires 9/10/12
VALID ONLY AT OAHU COLDSTONE CREAMERY LOCATIONS
PLEASE COME IN AND ENJOY OUR DAILY SPECIALS
Limit one per customer per visit. Valid at participating
locations. Valid in store only. Not valid for online purchases.No cash value. Not valid withother offers or fundraisers or
if copied, sold, auctioned, exchanged for payment orwhere prohibited by law.CSF10152© 2011 Kahala
Franchising, L.L.C. COLD STONECREAMERY and the medallion
design are registered trademarksof Kahala Franchising, L.L.C.
or its licensors. Expires 9/10/12
VALID ONLY AT OAHU COLDSTONE CREAMERY LOCATIONS
PLEASE COME IN AND ENJOY OUR DAILY SPECIALS
beachhousewaikiki.com • 921-4600 • Complimentary valet parking.
A fi ne steak. A fi ne experience.
wagyu new york strip, 14 ouncesThis Australian, kobe-style beef is masterfully grilled
to provide a juicy and tender treat for your palate.
a cutabove
the rest.
D I N I N G O U T | A U G . 1 2 - 1 8 , 2 0 1 2 | 2 5
841-0931Kam Shopping Center
Open 6am Daily
Limited Time OnlyAvailable Monday
thru ThurdayOffer good thru 9/6/12.
Not valid with other offers or discounts
Prime Rib Au Jus or Hawaiian Plate
$2.00 OFF$1.00 OFFLaulau or Kalua Pig Plate
(picture not shown)
Offer valid on dine-in orders only. Must present coupon. Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons. Exp 8/31/12
WESTRIDGE SHOPPING CENTER • 488-4900(Next to Makino Chaya) 98-150 Kaonohi St., Aiea
Mon-Sat 10am-10pm • Sun 10am-8pm
facebook.com/phomylienhawaii
Military w/ID receive 10% OFF
August Special $4.99House Special Vietnamese Chicken Salad
2012FIRST PLACE
Ph: 677-7744 www.acateredexperience.com
Full Service Catering & Event Planning
1055 Alakea St.525-8585
Free Parking Mon- Fri after5pm & All Day Sat & Sun
Mon - Sun 10:30am to 9:00pm
www.themandalayhawaii.com
“Malaysian Laksa”House Noodle
and PanyaIced Fruit Tea
Contemporary Dining
ALA MOANA CENTERMALL LEVEL, MAUKA
NEXT TO VICTORIA’S SECRET946-6388
Try Our Famous OXTAIL SOUP!“Tender and Tasty.Everyone Loves Our
Oxtail Soup.”
Sun-Thu 8am-10pm • Fri-Sat til 11pmOkazuya open daily from 8am
SEKIYA’S RESTAURANT& DELICATESSEN
Serving Hawaii for 77 Years!
2746 Kaimuki Ave732-1656
ACROSS KAIMUKI H.S.www.SekiyasRestaurant.com
WHERE TO DINETanaka of TokyoEAST, in King’s Village 922-4233CENTRAL, in Waikiki Shopping Plaza922-4702WEST, in Ala Moana Cntr-Hookipa Terrace945-3443
KOREANSushi King2700 S. King St. 947-2836
Sumo Ramen Kaneohe 234-6868Kapolei 693-8808Market City 737-1868Kamehameha Shp Cntr 848-8186Pearl Highlands Cntr 456-808299 Ranch Mapunapuna 833-3139
Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen2746 Kaimuki Avenue732-1656
Sushi Company 1111 McCully Street 947-5411
Restaurant SuntoryRoyal Hawaiian Shpg Cntr, 3rd Flr.922-5511
Sakura Terrace Japanese Cafe1240 South King Street 591-1181
Yoshi1427 Makaloa St. 941-6891
Yakiniku Million626 Sheridan St.596-0799
Red House In Honolulu835 Keeaumoku St. #I-101 B944-0088
Yakiniku LuLuRaRa915 Keeaumoku Street941-9112
MEXICANWahoo’s Fish TacoKahala • 4614 Kilauea Ave.732-9229Ward • 940 Auahi St.591-1646
Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor
restaurantsuntory.com
922-5511
RESTAURANT
SUNTORY
488-8836PEARL KAI SHOPPING CENTER
Try Our Spicy
98-199 KAMEHAMEHA HWY #B9SUN - THUR 10:30A - 10:00P / FRI - SAT 10:30A - 10:30P
Must present coupon, Not combinable with other specials. Limit one coupon per person. Exp: 8/25/12
HAPPY
HOUR
5pm– Close
12oz Beer
$2 TAN TAN RAMEN
4 Pc GYOZA(w/ purchase of a regular meal)
2 Pc Shrimp Tempura
(w/ purchase of a combo)
FREE!FREE!
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Make Someone’sDay Special
Order one to two weeksin advance.
Ala Moana Center • Mall Level (Mountain side, next to Shirokiya)
www.lapalmedor-usa.com 941-6161
521-1688Shop A-1 (below Safeway Beretania)1234 South Beretania Sthiasianmix.com
Open Daily10:30am-8:30pm
Japanese, Chinese and Local Flavor
Bento • Take-Out Mix Plate • CateringAsian Mix
Limit 4 orders per purchase/person
Offer expires 8/18/12
801 Dillingham Blvd.(next to Costco Iwilei)
Honolulu Hawaii 96817
Waipahu Shopping Plaza94-300 Farrington Hwy., Suite F-1
Waipahu, Hawaii 96797
Cuisine of the Philippines
www.maxschicken.com 951-MAXS (6297)
Now Available Max’sCaramel Bars™
Sweet, chewy and nutty
Voted Best Thai in Hawaii
Walking distance from all Waikiki Hotels
SERVING HAWAII SINCE 1977...
tel. 951-9355tel. 951-9355
THAI CUISINETHAI CUISINE
15% OFF Take OutCoupon required. Not combinablewith other offers. Expires 8/17/12
2028 Kuhio Avenue Dinner 5:00pm - Closing
www.keosthaicuisine.com
An “air”larious dining experience with ono food and FUN balloon art!
943-8885 OXTAIL SOUP!946 Coolidge St. (across Moiliili Long’s)
Mon-Fri: 10am-8pm • Sat: 10am-3pm • Sun closed
$6.95reg. $8.25
CHICKENKATSU
LOCO MOCONOW SERVING EVERY FRIDAY
OPEN TUE-SUN LUNCH 11AM-2PM, DINNER 5-8:30PM • Closed Monday Lunch & Dinner100 N. Beretania Street #113 (Parking inside Chinese Cultural Plaza) 536-3035
BENTO $11.95Reg. $15.95CHOICE of TWO:
• (2) Big Shrimp & (2) Veg. Tempura• Chicken Katsu• Chicken, Beef or Pork Teriyaki• Miso Butterfish• Chicken Kagaage
SHRIMPSPECIAL$9.25Reg. $11.95
• (3) Big Shrimp • (2) Veg. Tempura• Tsukemono• Miso Soup & Rice• TeaINCLUDES: MISO SOUP, TOFU, GYOZA, SALAD & TEA
593-2800SUN-THURS 6:30AM-10PM • FRI-SAT 6:30AM-11PM
515 WARD AVE.
SO ONO!
@ WARD•••
WHERE TO DINE
THAI
New Violet’s GrillKapalama Shopping Center1210 Dillingham Blvd # 8841-8535
Keo’s Thai Cuisine2028 Kuhio Ave.951-9355
Shabu Shabu House1221 Kapiolani Blvd597-1655
The Ocean House Restaurant2169 Kalia Rd., Outrigger Reef Hotel 923-2277
SWEETSIce Forest 202 Merchant Street383-1824
Nuuanu Okazuya1351 Nuuanu Ave.533-6169
Fukuya Delicatessen & Catering2710 S. King St.946-2073
Adega Portuguese1138 Smith Street566-5909
OKINAWAN
SEAFOOD
PORTUGUESE SHABU SHABUHanaki RestaurantManoa Marketplace2756 Woodlawn Drive988-1551
Crab City3441 Waialae Ave.780-3115626-5368
SHOR American Seafood GrillHyatt Regency Waikiki Beach2424 Kalakaua Ave.923-1234 ext. 59
OKAZUYA3660 on the Rise 3660 Waialae Ave.737-1177
PACIFIC RIM
Pho My Lien98-150 Kaonohi St. 488-4900
VIETNAMESE
Specializing in Fresh SeafoodPanda Cuisine
Dinner Daily 5pm-9pm
641 KEEAUMOKU ST.OPEN DAILY 11AM - 1AM
10%OFF
New Management!New Menu!
947-1688
SpecialLive
AbaloneKing Clam
Dine-In Only. Cannot becombined with any specialdiscount. Exp. 8/31/12
SAKURA TERRACE JAPANESE CAFE1240 South King Street | 591-1181 | www.sakuraterrace.com
Sakura SpecialDinnerOnly$18
2 choices:Sashimi, Tempura,Saikoro Steak, TeriyakiChicken, Grilled Salmon
Includes: Rice, MisoSoup, Side Salad & 2 small dishes.
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ultural celebrations areoften synonymous with notonly rich historical context,but also the distinct dishesthat generations come to
love and cherish year after year. The Moon Festival, noted in the Chinese
culture as the lunar harvest festival, is onesuch celebration that features a signaturedish: mooncake, which symbolize thegathering of friends and family. RoyalGarden Chinese Restaurant in Ala MoanaHotel is home to some of Hawaii’s freshestand tastiest mooncake varieties, and willcontinue serving the rich, flavorfulmorsels through this year’s festival cele-bration Sept. 30.
According to Royal Garden ownerCalvin Wong, one would be hard-pressedto find a better mooncake. In contrast tosome other establishments that ship in thecakes from China, Royal Garden makesbatches of fresh cakes daily in the eatery’skitchen. Wong explains that the secretbehind the cakes involves “Top, A-gradelotus seed paste made special for us inHong Kong, not too much sugar and cot-tonseed oil. No preservatives added!”
Royal Garden offers the moist moon-cake in artistic gift sets, which featureeight different varieties of the sweet treat.
Ranging in price from $16.95 to $33.95,the gift sets include four cakes apiece, andincorporate flavors such as White LotusSeed Paste with Double Egg Yolk; RedBean Paste with Single Egg Yolk; and theMixed Nuts Mooncake. Wong estimatesthat Royal Garden sells around 7,000 giftsets every year — a sign that customersappreciate the quality and craftsmanshipthat goes into creating each cake fromscratch in continuation of the restaurant’stradition that dates back 10 years.
“Our mooncake is made fresh daily,
fresh from the oven,” Wong says. “We liketo offer the best. Other places have to addpreservatives because they ship the cakesin from Hong Kong. Sometimes it takesseveral months for those to get here.”
Before stocking up on the mouth-water-ing mooncake, diners also can look for-ward to enjoying some of Royal Garden’sexcellent dim sum selections availabledaily for lunch only. Shrimp Gau, PorkHash and Seafood Gau ($3.50 each formost of the dim sum selections that usual-ly include three to four pieces) are just afew of the most-requested choices fromthe dim sum carts brought directly totables by the restaurant’s friendly andhelpful staff. Egg Tart ($3.10) is one of thenumerous sweet delights also available onthe dim sum menu that features more than50 items.
Royal Garden also serves up stellarentrees at daily lunch and dinner services.The “Live” Dungeness Crab and MaineLobster (market price) are prepared freshon the spot as the crustaceans make theirway from the in-house tank to the kitchen,where they are prepared in what Wongcalls “Royal Garden style.” Wongexplained that the crab or lobster is cookedin minced garlic, shallots, butter andchicken broth in order to bring out a wide
range of flavors and aromas.“I travel all the way from here to Hong
Kong, and nobody cooks it the sameway,” says Wong with a smile. “It mayhave the same name, but you can’t touchour recipe!”
Wong also recommends the Big RockSalt Chicken ($39.95 for a whole, four-pound chicken) that features a ranch-raisedbird flown in from the Mainland. Dinersare advised to call ahead at least one day inadvance when ordering this dish.
Shrimp with Honey Glazed Walnuts($17.95) still serves as one of the restau-rant’s top-sellers, as the traditional dishcombines the two unique flavors andenvelopes them in a sweet, creamy sauce.Stop in for lunch or dinner daily, and seewhat other culinary creations are sproutingup at Royal Garden.
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Royal Garden Mooncake sets range from $16.95 to $33.95
Seafood Gau ($3.50) Shrimp Gau ($3.50) Pork Hash ($3.50)
Owner Calvin Wongwith the restaurant’svery own mooncake
set
Royal Garden Chinese Restaurant
Where: Ala Moana Hotel (3rd Floor), 410 Atkinson Drive, HonoluluCall: 942.7788Hours: Lunch, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Mondaythrough Friday) and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday).Dinner served daily from 5:30 to 10 p.m.
Royal Gardenmooncake sets
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