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Owner/chef JJ Luangkhot and daughters Nattha (left) and Natda, present a few of the restaurant’s crowd-pleasers.

JJ Bistro & French Pastry is proving to be more than just a dessert destination, thanks to an upscale Fishermen Feast menu that lures diners with lobster tails and other seafood delights.

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’ve been trying to increase my fruit intake lately, but really, there’s only so many oranges, bananas, strawberries, melons, apples and grapes that I can take without having a craving for something more, something substantially filling. So, as I racked my brain for new and fruity ideas, I recalled a longtime favorite of mine that seemed to escape my diet for a while … drum roll, please ... guava! A fruit relished by just about everyone (even animals), and cultivated in many tropical and subtropical regions, guava has a pronounced fragrance that just seems to lure you in to greatness.

Cut through its rough outer skin and bare witness to its sweet, juicy flesh. Totally irresistible!

As this week’s scene-stealer, guava is a prominent ingredient in many of the over-the-top onolicious creations at the following Ono, You Know establishments.

Ono readers, it's time to relish in the sweet and savory, and finally declare our love for guava!

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Inferno’s Wood Fire Pizza Take a slice out of the pie at Inferno’s Wood Fire Pizza, conveniently located on the second floor of Ward Center. And foodies, please take note, Inferno’s is not your typical pizza palace. For one, each pizza here is hand-crafted and prepared with the freshest ingredi2 | DINING OUT |JAN. 13-19, 2013

ents possible. Second, all pizzas are baked at 800 degrees in a dome-shaped, woodfire oven.

“All of our pizzas are made fresh every day, and the flour that we use for our pizza dough is imported from Italy,” says owner

Kyle Okumoto.

And the local girl in me is obsessed with guava, therefore even with all the pizza options to choose from, I automatically gravitate toward Inferno’s Guava Smoked Pork Pizza ($16). Served spicy or mild, this thin-crust pizza is topped with fresh mozzarella cheese and barbecue sauce, and generously garnished with mushrooms, Maui onions and smoked pork, which Okumoto says is smoked to perfection with guava wood. Trust me, this pizza is in a league of its own!

Don’t even get me started on the guava-smoked pork. It’s so good, I found myself picking these meaty morsels right off the pizza. Oops!

According to Okumoto, Inferno’s pizzas are based on what patrons enjoy, and he makes it point to really let the local ingredients shine through.

With that, it’s certain my love for pizza is infinite, all thanks to Inferno’s Wood Fire Pizza!

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Above: The editor presents a pizza to die for: Inferno’s Guava Smoked Pork Pizza.

Left: Inferno’s Guava Smoked Pork Pizza ($16)

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eatthis is shoyu-based and includes one unexpected ingredient: papaya.

“We use a little bit of papaya because it makes the meat tender,” reveals Paik.

And Paik goes the extra mile to make sure his customers are satisfied.

“High quality and low quality meat have a different taste; I purchase the higher quality of meat because customers like the kalbi” he says.

If you’re in the mood for

By Jaimie Kim the island; prepare yourself something you don’t have to cook, the restaurant also for a feast.

With an all-you-can-eat boasts a selection of hot hen you walk through the buffet for lunch ($14.95 for doors at adults, $7.95 for children Yakiniku Camellia Buffet, ages 5-11) and dinner YAKINIKU try to remember one thing: ($24.95 for adults, $12.95 CAMELLIA for children ages 5-11), pace yourself.

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The restaurant is located able to sample everything. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 5-10 p.m.

Kalbi (barbecue short conveniently at Stadium Mall, easily accessible no ribs) remains a favorite matter where you are on with diners. The marinade items as well — five are offered for lunch and eight for dinner.

Fried Noodles, one of the eatery’s most popular hot selections, is prepared with noodles that are made daily and tossed with vegetables.

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Washes Ashore Seafood favorites from Fishermen Feast menu

Owner and chef JJ Luangkhot with daughters Nattha (left) and Natda

Story by Alana Folen // Photos by Leah Friel

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ntertwining flavors of Laotian and French cuisine ... that’s what chef and owner JJ Luangkhot of JJ Bistro & French Pastry does every day, always striving to achieve absolute perfection.

Luangkhot made Hawaii his home almost two decades ago and first opened JJ Bistro & French Pastry in Aiea in 1995, prior to relocating his

restaurant in 1999 to its current home in Kaimuki.

Highly regarded for its unique assortment of entrees and pastries, this pastry shop exudes an elegance all its own.

Luangkhot never ceases to amaze his patrons with brand new delights and insightful restaurant concepts, so it’s no wonder that on our most recent visit to JJ Bistro & French

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Pastry, Luangkhot amazed us with his newly created Fishermen Feast additional menu that will be available to customers starting today.

“This is a play off of my other restaurant, Crab City.

Now we have a menu here that’s dedicated to seafood on a more upscale level,” Luangkhot says. “Lobster is our specialty.”

This enticing menu is offered during lunch and

dinner, and as we sat down with Luangkhot to reel in this catch, he shared with us a “tail” that we won’t soon forget.

DO: The new year is off to an impressive start here at JJ Bistro & French Pastry. Tell us about this new Fishermen Feast menu that you’re debuting today.

Luangkhot: We wanted

to start the new year with something different at JJ Bistro & French Pastry. We figured that since we’re doing well at Crab City next door, we decided to bring about a seafood concept/menu here as well.

However, instead of focusing on crab, we wanted the main draw to be lobster.

The presentation of the dishes also is more elegant compared to Crab City. I

have had many customers who don’t want to make a mess when they eat seafood.

DO: The restaurant’s Fishermen Feast menu offers a healthier aspect as well, correct?

Luangkhot: Yes, we’re staying away from deepfried dishes, therefore our seafood dishes all will be fresh and baked.

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Lobster Pad Thai ($18.95)

Bake Oyster ($2.95 per piece, $14.95 for half-dozen)

Oyster Classic ($2.50 per piece, $12.95 for half-dozen, $24 for one dozen)

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DO: Please give us a glimpse of the menu. What would you highly recommend to customers?

Luangkhot: If you love oysters, you must try our Bake Oyster ($2.95 per piece, $14.95 for halfdozen), a side dish, which features oysters complemented with an avocado puree and chili mayonnaise. Melted mozzarella cheese also sits atop each

oyster. Bake Oyster is a good choice for those who don’t like raw seafood.

Another must-try side dish is Oyster Classic ($2.50 per piece, $12.95 for half-dozen, $24 for one dozen). These oysters are very fresh and topped with masago and a hint of ponzu sauce. The ponzu sauce brings a citrus taste to the dish and pairs well with the natural sweetness

of the oyster.

We have two types of oysters to choose from, New Zealand oysters, which are small, juicy and sweet, or Pacific oysters, which are larger and come from Seattle.

DO: Lobster fanatics obviously can’t wait to devour the delicious lobster tail ($14.95 per tail).

Tell us about this.

Luangkhot: Yes, our lobster tails are fantastic.

Lobster is one of the most popular seafood choices, and we have a great deal: You can purchase three tails for only $34.95. We also have a new special that we’re excited to promote, and that’s Lobster Pad Thai ($18.95). Pad Thai is a well-known international dish, but we want to make ours stand

people seemed to really enjoy it, so we decided to add it to our menu. It has really taken off in the last two weeks.

DO: Other highlights off the menu include Shrimp of De Day ($11.95 per pound), Let it Snow Crab (market price), Clam of De Sea ($12.95 per pound) and more. Like Crab City, are there any combo deals that patrons can take advantage of?

Luangkhot: We have one seafood combo titled De Sea World. It’s priced at $48 and feeds two to three people. Served in a big bowl (resembling a coffee cup), it includes king, snow and Dungeness crabs, in addition to lobster, mussel, clam and shrimp.

DO: The variety of sauces to pair with your seafood is a main draw at Crab City. Can customers expect the same type of sauces here at JJ Bistro & French Pastry?

Luangkhot: Yes, but unlike Crab City, where the seafood is swimming in the sauce in a plastic bag, here all sauces are served on the side for dipping, and the seafood is presented on a plate. We have four sauces to choose from: World Classic (melted butter), Garlic Butter, Lemon Pepper and J’Jun Sauce (Cajun sauce made with chili, garlic and basil). J’Jun out by adding lobster to it sauce is very interesting — Tristan lobster to be and it’s my personal exact. Tristan lobster is favorite. considered to be the world’s sweetest lobster DO: Providing the freshand that adorns the pad est cuisine to your custhai (rice noodles), which tomers is a top priority for is flavored with a XO you. Yes? sauce base (shrimp paste) Luangkhot: Of course! and citrus, and served with Fresh seafood is shipped in bean sprouts on the side. three times a week, mainly We offered Lobster Pad from Seattle, and we also Thai to our customers on obtain our lobster from New Year’s Eve, and many Maine.

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HASR BISTRO

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uring a conversation with some wine representatives who were admiring her collection of rare and unique beverages at HASR Wine Co., Terry Kakazu was inspired to use their comments in naming a new restaurant project, which is now flourishing.

“Of the wines we get, many of them are allocated — you can’t find them anywhere else,” explains Kakazu. “We have 18 lots of one-of-a-kind wines that we’ve purchased from around the world. The wine distributors told me that I’m ‘spoiled rotten’ because I can get wines that you can’t get unless you know somebody.”

The wine purveyor and restaurateur turned the phrase into an acronym, and “Highly Allocated, Spoiled Rotten” became HASR Bistro. The restaurant offers a country-style European-American bistro experience with a menu crafted by executive chef and co-owner Rodney Uyehara. While the bistro opened its doors Oct. 3 and has served a growing wordof-mouth following, it will celebrate its official grand opening Jan. 20.

“The general public wanted a place where they can experience quality food and the fine-dining atmosphere without having to pay so much for it,” says Kakazu. “That’s why we came up with the countrystyle aspect, where there are

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Located in downtown Honolulu, HASR Bistro is flanked by two public parking lots and plenty of street parking, so getting there is a breeze. In addition to the indoor dining tables and spacious bar area, the bistro also offers seating in an

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ers can enjoy prix fixe menus that start at $75 per person, and are crafted to accommodate any special event or gathering.

“It gives you the impression that you’re sitting on somebody’s patio,” says Kakazu of the tranquil, private dining space, which

Executive chef/co-owner Rodney Uyehara and co-owner Terry Kakazu

adjacent courtyard filled with shade trees and umbrellas, and even a small water fountain.

Diners also may take advantage of the eatery’s private dining area, in which HASR Bistro offers a “Chinatown Laundry” experience modeled after that of Napa Valley’s French Laundry restaurant in California’s wine country. Groups of 10 to 20 din-

also includes a small water fountain.

Customers rave about Uyehara’s menu, which incorporates classic European cuisine from across the region and serves up hearty portions. Lunch favorites include Osso Bucco-Sans Os ($16), which features braised Wisconsin veal cheeks, Hamakua mushroom risotto in a natural sauce, and Maryland Crab

Reuben Sandwich ($15) with melted Swiss cheese, caramelized Maui onions and tarragon aioli on toasted focaccia bread.

“We decided to go with the concept of a European bistro because it gave us much more flexibility when creating the menu,” Uyehara says. “You’ll see a lot of Italian pastas, French food, German food — we’ve got a wide range of country-style bistro food. The key to what we do here is that we use a lot of fresh herbs, many of which come from our garden out front and from my typical shopping in Chinatown.”

HASR Bistro offers French Onion Soup ($7 for a cup, $9 for a bowl) with double beef broth and a four-cheese gratin that is served throughout the day.

Chef’s Cioppino ($27) headlines the dinner selections, and serves up scallops, prawns, calamari, mussels, clams, crab and fish in a zesty saffron tomato clam broth. Grilled Colorado Lamb Chops ($28) are cooked to perfection, and are accompanied by roasted eggplant and goat cheese moussaka and surrounded by a pomegranate sauce.

Diners may complement their meals with wine purchased from HASR Wine Co., located just steps away from the bistro. And customers may bring their own wine for a $15 corkage fee.

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KITCHEN INSIDER lways wonder what goes on behind the scenes at your favorite restaurant? Well, much credit goes to the many chefs, owners and managers who work diligently day in and day out to make sure Hawaii’s diners have a top-notch dining experience.

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Veal Osso Bucco Ravioli ($17)

Ruth’s starters: parlay to filet

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he difference between a steakhouse steak and one from a restaurant that serves steak is often most evidenced by portion size.

Steakhouses don’t do tiny and neither does Ruth’s Chris when it comes to appetizers. Yes, Honolulu, pupus can be both hearty and tasty.

Starters at the famed Restaurant Row eatery are not just ample in the key ingredi-

ents, but also in the side items that in some places serve as mere decoration. Not here. The salads, starches, breads and leafy green sides are enough to push the starters nearly into the realm of main course mainstays.

These are appetizers to share.

A perfect example is Barbecued Shrimp ($19).

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of garlic mashed potatoes are as flavorful as they are hearty.

Perfectly moist and full of flavor, the shrimp is sauteed New Orleans style in a reduced white wine sauce with barbecue Cajun Beef Carpaccio ($19) butter, garlic and spices.

Slightly crispy, the shrimp snaps when you bite into it, mixing the carefully combined flavors from the sauté with the natural sweet juices from the shrimp’s interior. Outstanding.

Another appetizer is Veal Osso Bucco Ravioli ($17).

Saffron-fused pasta filled with veal and fresh mozzarella, and served with sauteed baby spinach with a white wine demiglace. Slow braised veal makes for a rich ravioli, and the pronounced cheese flavor is perfectly offset by the Cajun Oysters Rockefeller ($17.95) spices that coat and surround the tender pockets.

Serving a much greater role than simple colorful adornment, the spinach is a crispy palate cleanser that makes the next bite as special as the first.

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onions are deglazed with a Pernod and placed upon the five large oysters on the half shell.

Topped with a Hollandaise, the dish is baked at 450 degrees for eight minutes and served on a flaming plate. Yes, they flambé the Oysters Rockefeller which not only ensures jealous looks from neighboring diners, but keeps the oysters at a suitable temperature. More surprising than the presentation is the range of flavors executive chef Eli Low infuses into each bite. The oysters are creamy, buttery, tangy, crunchy, peppery, salty and smoky. Anything more would be too much.

The hardest appetizer to describe may be the best one.

Beef Carpaccio ($19) is a thinly-sliced rare filet served with caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese and fresh ground pepper.

Garnished with a mixed green salad and garlic crostini, the well-marbled beef is so buttery soft it nearly melts in your mouth. Placed upon the crostini, maybe even add some of the greens, and the carpaccio is, well, delicious. What else is there to say? Try it. Seriously.

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here’s no place in the world that can quite match our magnificent Waikiki sunsets, which is of course why so many visitors from around the globe flock here to enjoy the view — and the fine dining.

Put the two together, and you’re talking paradise.

Ocean House, so appropriately named, located in Outrigger Reef on the Beach (another alluring moniker), has it all. And although Waikiki sunsets are spectacular, mornings at the beach are captivating in their own right. There’s nothing more inspirational than watching the waves roll in on a bright, new morning while you plan your day — and breakfast at Ocean House is the ideal venue. Since you’re reading this, bacon and eggs likely don’t do it for you, but how about a Fresh

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“For our only vegetarian appetizer, it’s very popular,” says general manager David Nagaishi.

entree, and although it’s listed on the menu under “Fruit of the Sea,” Vegetables and Saffron Quinoa Saute ($24.50) is not only vegetarian but gluten-free, with broccoli, sugar snap peas, carrots, onions, squash, zucchini, mushrooms and asparagus sauteed in lemon, garlic and olive oil atop a bed of seasoned quinoa. It’s light and fresh, and the flavors OCEAN HOUSE and textures complement WHERE each other well. If you’ve Outrigger Reef on the Beach never tried quinoa, you’ll 2169 Kalia Road, Waikiki likely become a fan after experiencing this creative CALL dish.

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s 2013 shifts into full gear, Adega Portuguesa Restaurant & Bar is rolling out a full slate of fun — and tasty — events and promotions through which customers can enjoy authentic Portuguese and Brazilian experiences that have influenced the eatery from day one.

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Conveniently located in downtown Honolulu at 1138 Smith St., Adega provides fantastic food, fun and entertainment for those stopping by for a business lunch, late-night beverage and everything in between.

Owner Trigo da Silva is featuring a “Taste of Brazil” every third Sunday — including tonight — from 5 to 7 p.m. The $15per-person dinner sampling includes five delicious selections of Brazilian fare prepared specially for the event. A special guest chef skilled in the art of Brazilian cuisine will be on hand to prepare the unique menu offerings.

Food fanatics also are invited to experience a “Taste of Portugal” at the restaurant every first Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m.

The event includes a sampling of five dishes for just $15. For the upcoming edition of the sampling menu, special guest Chef John M. Peru, who has honed his craft at the prestigious Mid Pacific Country Club in Lanikai, will bring his

Portuguese culinary expertise to Adega’s kitchen.

“Adega wants to open the doors for aspiring chefs and home cooks skilled in preparing Brazilian or Portuguese cuisine,” explains da Silva, who encourages such culinary creators to contact him if interested in cooking for one of the special “Taste” events.

Adega also is helping Hawaii celebrate the Brazilian Mardi Gras festival known around the world as Carnival — a traditional party during which music, dancing and outlandish costumes take center stage. On Friday, Feb. 8, Adega hosts a Mardi Gras Grand Opening party, during which Samba Surf will perform starting at 10 p.m.

The group plays pagote, a Brazilian country-style folk music described by da Silva as “slow samba.”

Come Feb. 9, customers are invited to Jimmy Buffett’s in Waikiki at 10 p.m. for a special Masquerade Ball experience.

The event will feature three live bands and a DJ, lively

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1 Stuffed Salmon ($20) 2 Vinho D'alhos ($19).

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dancing and a costume contest. A list of prizes for those that wish to enter the contest will be available soon on Adega’s Facebook page: Facebook.com/A d e g a .

Portuguesa. The party then shifts back to Adega Feb. 10 for Bossa Nova with Sandy Tsukiyama during dinner, followed by Soul Brazil’s sizzling samba beats at 10 p.m.

As Chinatown hosts the annual “Fat Tuesday” block party Feb. 12, which takes over Nuuanu Avenue from 5 to 10 p.m., partygoers are encouraged to stop

by Adega to enjoy their favorite dishes as well as Caipirinha — a traditional sweet rum drink infused with lime juice that da Silva calls “the best Brazilian drink in Hawaii.”

Adega also is preparing a Valentine’s Day Dinner

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Special ($20), as Chef Ruben Oliveira has created a beautiful plate featuring salmon stuffed with crab and topped with a seafood cream sauce that is served atop a bed of mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables.

Diners are encouraged to make reservations soon, as this special dining experience should not be missed.

Customers are encouraged to keep an eye out in March as well, as Adega will offer Brazilian Rodizio — barbecued meats including beef, chicken and pork prepared rotisserie-style and carved fresh for customers tableside. The special dining experience will be offered by da Silva as a way to thank customers as he celebrates the restaurant’s first anniversary.

“It’s like traditional barbecue that they serve in Brazil.

We bring the meat right to

your table and carve it just for you,” explains da Silva.

“Adega is celebrating one year in Hawaii this March, so we’re going to add more dishes to our menu in the process.”

The eatery’s lunch buffet still offers a host of flavorful cuisine daily from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for just $12.95. Customer favorites include Acorda De Marisco ($17), mixed seafood and bread with white wine and a seafood broth that is topped with egg yolk and baked to envelope all the rich flavors, as well as Vinho D’alhos ($19), pork loin marinated in a vinegar-garlic sauce, and served with fried potatoes and sautéed mixed vegetables.

Log on to Facebook.com/ Adega.Portuguesa for more information on new menu specials, upcoming events and happenings at Adega.

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CHIMPEI RAMEN WHERE 2080 S. King St., Honolulu CALL 947.5919 HOURS Monday, 5-10 p.m.

Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Sunday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

1 Spicy Ramen ($9.60 small; $10.40 large) 2 Sweet and Sour Chicken ($9.95) 3 Chicken Tofu Salad ($10 regular; $9 small) 4 Lamb and Onion ($9.50) Nathalie Walker photos

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or nearly five years, 2 Chinpei Ramen has delighted customers with its deeply nourishing bowls of ramen as well as its ever-growing menu of Japanese-inspired dishes. Even though Hawaii diners have only been exposed to owner Yoshi Hashigami’s flavor-packed recipes since 2008, many of his dishes are more than half a century old, spanning back to his father’s restaurant in Osaka, Japan, which remained open for 55 years.

After taking over the operation and moving to Oahu 11 years ago, Hashigami continues to Known for its ramen, Chinpei serve his father’s traditional offers a variety of soup bases that recipes today, proving that they are all-natural and MSG-free. In have stood the test of time. addition to Miso Ramen, Spicy Ramen ($9.60, small; $10.40, large) is among the most popular items. Prepared with a hearty miso-base, this soup packs a punch of richness to match its thick broth. A heap of noodles, ground pork, char siu, green onion, bean sprouts and bamboo shoots kick up the savory factor, while a sweet hint of Mirin (a Japanese rice wine) distinguishes this comforting dish from other bowls of ramen.

When ordering any soup, patrons may choose from thick or thin noodles. For $1 more, select from udon or organic flour

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thin noodles as well. Vegetarian and gluten-free diners especially love the restaurant’s VegetableYasai Ramen, which can be prepared with yam noodles ($1 more).

A vast array of a la carte items allows the eatery to offer its loyal customers a slew of choices they’ll never tire of. Lamb and Onion ($9.50), for example, features a shoyu-based Japanese sauce that the cooked meat and vegetables soak right up.

“It’s my father’s recipe,” explains Hashigami when describing this old-favorite.

Newer items also spice up the menu such as Chicken Tofu Salad ($10, regular; $9, small), which consists of a revitalizing

blend of baby greens, chicken thigh, tofu, onion, corn, cucumber and tomato on a bed of spring greens. A creamy shoyu dressing tops it off, making it the perfect get-healthy dish for the new year.

Hashigami also suggests trying his take on Sweet and Sour Chicken ($9.95, side order). “The dish is Chinese, but the taste is Japanese,” he explains. “The sauce is more Japanese-style because it’s made with sake.”

When it comes to good eats, Hashigami has had a lifetime of practice to ensure you’ll enjoy these tasty dishes. “They are the most popular items with our returning customers,” he says.

“And they taste so good!”

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t’s been about six months now since longtime Chinese restaurant On On at McCully has been under new ownership, and customers old and new are enjoying the changes. New owner Qiao Chen has revamped its menu to one of a contemporary Chinese restaurant with a mix of traditional dishes, local flavors and healthier options.

For example, there’s Pork

Chop with Red Onion ($12.99), which is similar to the familiar local favorite salt and pepper pork chop, however, this signature menu item is made with red onion, green onion and a tasty original seasoning.

Also popular is Deep Fried Tofu Mixed with Shrimp on Spinach ($11.99) served with an oyster sauce. Take a bite and it’ll just melt in your mouth. For

vegetarians, it also can be ordered without shrimp.

A traditional dish is Stir Fried Pork with Pressed Dried Tofu ($10.99), which also has chives, red peppers, a hint of Szechuan sauce, and is served with wheat flour tortillas.

Other customer favorites incude Curry Seafood Hot Pot, Honey Shrimp with Walnut or Macadamia Nut and Steamed

Fish Fillet with Ginger and Green Onion.

There are already about 100 items on the menu with many being original recipes, but Chen plans to continue to add to it, including more modern-style Chinese dishes with a Northern China influence, such as dumplings and manapua. Also, the restaurant does not use MSG.

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ON ON AT MCCULLY WHERE 1110 McCully St., Honolulu CALL 946.8833 HOURS 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. daily WEBSITE ononatmccullyhi.com

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Crispy “Island-Grown” Banana Lumpia ($6.95)

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he Bumbucha boat in Sam Choy’s Breakfast, Lunch & Crab describes the restaurant perfectly — big helpings of delicious food. And in the more than 15 years of its existence, the restaurant puts out dishes that keep locals happy and satisfied, and that’s no different for

Wahiawa Pineapple Cheesecake ($6.95)

its desserts.

With hearty portions that Sam Choy’s offers, it’s hard to imagine leaving that little extra room for dessert. But the establishment has a great assortment of desserts that will leave your mouth watering.

Sam Choy’s Apple Cobbler ($6.95) boasts an Apple Cobbler ($6.95) Nathalie Walker photos

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extra helping of sugary goodness with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.

General manager Jeffrey Gaspar says the dessert contains glazed apples with a crumble sugar-sweet crust on top that’s perfectly heated to combine with the cool effects of the ice cream.

Wahiawa Pineapple Cheesecake ($6.95) is one of Sam’s signature desserts that uses locally grown pineapple from Wahiawa. “And it comes with a sort of cookie crust on the bottom,” adds Gaspar. This tasty treat also

is topped with whipped cream and a strawberry slice. Unlike normal cheesecakes, Wahiawa Pineapple Cheesecake is lighter, but still packs that flavorful punch that pineapple has to offer.

Keeping with the local trend, Crispy “IslandGrown” Banana Lumpia ($6.95) uses locally grown bananas in this deep-fried classic. From the time your server walks over to your table and presents this island favorite, you’ll be able to take in the aroma of

perfectly heated banana.

The extra drizzle of chocolate sauce and vanilla ice cream only adds to the flavors and texture.

Apple Cobbler, Wahiawa Pineapple Cheesecake and Crispy “Island-Grown” Banana Lumpia are just three wonderful desserts that adorn Sam Choy’s menu.

And after tasting any of these after-dinner delights you’ll be coming back for more.

SAM CHOY’S BREAKFAST, LUNCH & CRAB WHERE 580 N. Nimitz Hwy., Honolulu CALL 545.7979 HOURS Breakfast and lunch: Tuesday-Friday, 7 a.m.-2 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

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ind peace and comfort while looking out over the placid koi ponds and waterfall, and tucking in to a steaming benedict, soup or juicy burger.

At Pagoda Restaurant you can feed the fish, and you can feed yourself with fresh, local favorites homemade from scratch using no frozen ingredients.

For a hearty breakfast try Kalua Hash Benedict ($12). The kalua pork hash,

Oxtail Soup ($12) Rachel Breit photos

which takes the place of the usual Canadian bacon in this riff of the classic benedict, makes this a signature breakfast item. The hash is made from kalua pork prepared in-house and placed between an English muffin and a poached egg. The benedict is covered in homemade hollandaise, and topped with fresh local tomato and onion lomi.

The effect is a luscious layering of flavors and textures: spongy muffin, crispy-crusted hash, butt Kalua Hash Benedic

Pagoda Classic Burger ($11)

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tery egg and hollandaise, and the fresh tang of lomi.

Choose rice, paniolo potatoes, hash browns or toast to accompany the dish.

Hash purists should try Kalua Pig Hash ($9) served with two eggs cooked any style.

Star anise, peanuts and secret ingredients make Oxtail Soup ($12) a star on both the breakfast and lunch menus. Served with rice and grated ginger on the side, it is the broth that makes the dish sing. The oxtail is first boiled to cook

Kalua Pig Hash ($9)

off excess fat and then braised for six to eight hours in the secret recipe.

The broth is rich and bursts with the savory flavor of the bone. Bok choy, won bok and whole peanuts add crunch and contrast to the tender tail meat. “People love the flavor of the broth.

You can eat oxtail at a bunch of places, but I think from customer’s comments and just tasting it personally, it’s the most flavorful oxtail broth on the island,” says Tracy Yadao, Pagoda restaurant manager.

For those craving burgers, don’t let anything stand between you and Pagoda Classic Burger ($11).

When it’s served to you, you’ll surely be concerned over whether or not you will be able to get your teeth around it. But don’t chew it over for too long — dig in. This local Big Island beef burger is crowned with cheese, bacon, avocado, crispy onions and chipotle aioli on a potato bun.

“Crispy onions give it the

PAGODA RESTAURANT WHERE 1525 Rycroft St., Honolulu CALL 948.8356 HOURS Breakfast: MondayFriday, 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 6:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

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texture, the bacon the saltiness, and the avocado the creaminess. Chipotle adds spice and a smoky kick,” says Yadao.

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onsidering the large selection of dishes that Good to Grill offers, the restaurant’s motto is surprisingly simple: “We want fine-dining quality without the fine-dining prices,” says director of restaurant operations Patrick Comer.

From its ingredients to food preparation to customer service, Good to Grill goes for quality.

Comer credits many of the tasty dishes to the restaurant’s kiawe grill, where a majority of its menu items are cooked.

“It is a very unique open-pit kiawe-wood grill,” he explains, adding that there are no additives or fuels used.

Up next, Good to Grill is looking to add an even faster dining option for the busy lunch crowd by introducing what Comer calls “scoop and go” items. “We are looking forward to that, and we are hoping to get that implemented very quickly.” He estimates that it will be introduced at the beginning of February.

And what some diners might not know — Good to Grill also serves breakfast on Saturday and Sunday.

Another thing that Comer feels sets the restaurant apart is its welcoming, friendly staff.

“We are very personable; you can walk in and talk to any of us at any time,” he says.

Comer has been involved in the restaurant industry for years — and his resume includes some of the Island’s most popular eateries Joe Pagaduan with Prime Rib such as Sam Choy’s and Michels. He joined the Good To Grill team about a year ago.

And within that last year, Good to Grill has seen a number of changes.

“In the last year, we have really evolved. It’s been a big, big change,” he says. “And we would love to get more people in here to try it out.”

LEFT: Garlic Ahi ($10.99 for lunch; $12.99 for dinner) Lawrence Tabudlo photos

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ith its open-pit kiawe grill, Good to Grill has become a hot spot for local favorites since opening its doors about four years ago. And within the last year, there have been a lot of changes in the Kapahulu restaurant.

“We recently revamped the menu,” says director of restaurant operations Patrick Comer. “If people haven’t been here for a while, it’s a good time to come back and take a look at the restaurant.”

One recent change is for its fish dishes: “We only use fresh fish, we never use frozen fish,” Comer says.

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“Fresh is always the best,” he adds.

Garlic Ahi ($10.99 for lunch; $12.99 for dinner) is the perfect testament to that. The dish features fresh ahi marinated in garlic sauce and kiawe grilled.

“Another thing that we’ve changed is that we are very selective of what meats we use,” Comer explains. “Now, we cut all our New York steaks, we cut all our ribeyes. Everything starts from fresh meat.”

Short Rib Platter ($44)

chewonthis For a taste of Good to Grill’s quality meat, try Prime Rib ($14.99 for 10 ounces; $17.99 for 14 ounces). It is the restaurant’s signature dish, and it’s easy to taste why with just one bite.

“That is aged and marinated, and then it’s smoked on the grill and slow-roasted, so it has that nice kiawe flavor,” he says.

Good to Grill also has recently expanded its specials menu. Specials run every two or three days. “They are constantly changing, and they are always innovative products.”

And another great thing about the specials menu — it’s aimed to offer a great value:

Most dishes are priced at $8.99 or less, and specials are served with two sides.

One recent special included Stack And Bacon Burger ($8.99), which features wagyu beef topped with cheese, caramelized onions and sauteed mushrooms. It is served with fries, or can be substituted for another side.

The restaurant also offers takeout. And for big parties, Good to Grill offers catering or party platters, such as the Short Rib Platter ($44 for a small platter that serves eight-10 people).

Traditional new year fare, Chinese style

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bounty of Northern Chinese cuisine awaits at Canton Seafood Restaurant on Keeaumoku Street. Here you’ll find a menu overflowing with an array of options that appeal to the Cantonese food lover in you. This 130-seat restaurant plays host to casual lunch or dinner gatherings, as well as many special occasions,

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CANTON SEAFOOD RESTAURANT WHERE 923 Keeaumoku St., Honolulu CALL 955.3388 HOURS Open daily, 10 a.m.-midnight

Jai ($9.99)

Prime Rib ($17.99 for 14 ounces)

Fried Flounder with Seasoning Herbs ($9.99) Leah Friel photos

Stack and Bacon Burger ($8.99)

thanks to its pre-prepared menus.

Canton Seafood is still ringing in 2013, with many of its traditional New Year’s musthaves. Manager Helen He says Jai and fresh fish are necessities during the beginning of the year.

“Jai is known as vegetarian monk’s food, and enhances

longevity and helps to purify and cleanse the body,” she says.

Jai is priced at $9.99, and in a bowl filled with rice noodles with a soy sauce base, you’ll also find an assortment of vegetables such as mushrooms, black fungus, green beans, broccoli, water chestnuts, carrots, bamboo shoots, snow peas and won bok.

“We serve Jai year round,

but it’s always very popular during the new year,” He shares. “Also, fish represents good luck and an abundance of money with enough for the years to come.”

To pay homage to this belief, Canton Seafood offers a Fried Flounder with Seasoning Herbs special for $9.99. The whole flounder is flavored with a homemade fish sauce, and garnished with basil, green onion and red and green peppers. Deep Fried Flounder with Garlic ($17.99) is another fish favorite, presenting patrons with a deboned fish seasoned with salt, pepper and garlic. Others may opt for Fresh Uhu Steamed with Ginger and Green Onion ($18.99 per pound).

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Hukilau Located in Executive Centre in downtown Honolulu, Hukilau draws in crowds of hungry diners who can’t wait to full-on kanak attack from the restaurant’s upscale local fare. And if you wish to experience the most massive kanak attack, wrap your hands around and sink your teeth into Hukilau’s ESPN’s Sports Animal BBQ Burger. Priced at $14, this king of all burgers is a force to be reckoned with and will bring the animal out in anyone.

Named after Hukilau’s sister company ESPN, this burger is intensified by a halfpound wagyu beef patty smothered with a chipotle guava barbecue sauce and topped with strips of crispy bacon, melted Swiss cheese, giant onion rings, butter lettuce and avocado, all nestled within two Kaiser rolls smeared with a chipotle aioli sauce. OK, I don’t know about you, but I’m totally drooling at this point.

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ach is about to burst. What a sweet deal, especially when guava is in the mix.

“The chipotle guava barbecue sauce is a creation of mine,” says executive chef Jason Takemura. “It has a spiciness and smokiness to it that is balanced out by the sweetness of the guava.”

It only takes one bite to be hooked on this zesty sauce. And continuously get your fill of it with another ono Hukilau delight. Enter Chipotle Guava BBQ Wings ($13, $11 during happy hour Monday-Friday from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.).

Winner winner chicken dinner, this dish features one-and-a-half pounds of chicken wings glazed in chipotle guava barbecue sauce, that once again exudes a sweet, spicy and tangy flavor. It’s finger-lickin’ good.

So, what are you waiting for? Head down to Hukilau, stuff yourself silly, and roll on out because you’ll definitely need a nap after this!

Hukilau Executive Centre 1088 Bishop St. 523.3460

Larry’s Bakery How sweet it is to have Larry's Bakery in my life, that’s for sure! If you’re like me and would give anything for sugar, then this family-run bakery is for you.

Tucked away on Lawehana Street in Salt Lake, Larry’s Bakery offers an abundance of goodies, such as cupcakes, pastries, cakes, cookies and more. Sure, there’s always pastries with apple filling to indulge in as well as the typical chocolate and Chantilly cakes, but why not go tropical this week and go guava?

Larry’s Guava Cheese Pocket ($1.35 each) is the perfect on-the-go pick-me-up, as it’s a pie dough pocket oozing with cream cheese and a sweet guava filling.

Then there’s a Guava Danish ($1.30 each), which makes for an ideal breakfast choice.

We all know that Larry’s Bakery’s original Danishes are out of this world, but with guava in the equation nothing can compare.

“We make our own guava filling,” says co-owner Lance Yafuso. And it’s that extra touch of homemade goodness that sends all palates to a paradise on earth.

Now, who can resist cake? I mean, I can try, but I know even with the best restraint I can summon, resisting a cake from Larry’s Bakery is always an absolute failure (I remember eating practically a whole chocolate cake by myself in one sitting). So, of course, mention those three luscious words “Guava Chiffon Cake” and I’m at its mercy. Priced at $9 for a 4by-8 and $15.50 for an 8-by-8 sheet, Guava Chiffon Cake presents a fluffy, white chiffon cake spruced up a notch with layers of guava filling and topped with whipped cream.

Man oh man, you’re in luck at Larry’s Bakery, where life just happens to get a bit sweeter with each and every visit.

Larry's Bakery 4369 Lawehana St. #3 422.0059

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or the authentic Italian dining experience, head to Il Lupino, which translates to “little wolf,” in the heart of Waikiki at Royal Hawaiian Center.

Whether you are seeking a cappuccino or a glass of wine, you will enjoy the classic flair of this European-kissed café.

Multiple daily specials and dishes that lend well to customization (made vegetarian for example) mean there is always something new to try.

Feast your senses on the fresh ingredients and the simple, yet expertly handled flavors. And if you get caught up in the moment, no one will fault you for throwing back your head and howling, “Molto delizioso!” For more information, call 922-3400.

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Above Left: Excutive chef Lawrence Nakamoto with Watermelon Salad ($10) and server Jordan Aceves-Foster with Prosciutto Pizza ($12) Above Right: Wine director Tom Gaffey with White Wine Smoothie ($12) and Red Wine Smoothie ($12) Right: Panini Chicken ($10) 1 | Dingilizwe Clarence Ncube and Carolyn Pinho 2 | Michael and Chie Tsuruike 3 | Evan, Paul and Angie DeWeese 4 | Bella Arana, Mono Wood-Sword, Max Sword, Austin Sword, Julie Sword and Makeila Sword 5 | Reen Furuike, Kawai Domingo and Jo Chun-Ming

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Home of the Famous Garlic Chicken

1223 N. School St.

“Malaysian Laksa” House Noodle and Panya Iced Fruit Tea

848-5573

2919 Kapiolani Blvd.

Market City Shpg Cntr

Spinach Linguine with Shrimp and Scallop ••••••• M - F 10am -12midnight $16.95 Fresh spinach pasta with pesto SAT 8am -12midnight SUN 8am -10pm

Kam Shopping Center Open 6am Daily

Contemporary Dining

Fresh spinach pasta sheet layered with eggplant, mushrooms and ricotta cheese

735-3888

841-0931

Available for a limited time thru January 2013

Breakfast • Lunch Catering • Okazu

cream sauce topped with flavorful pieces of shrimp and scallop

ALA MOANA CENTER MALL LEVEL, MAUKA NEXT TO VICTORIA’S SECRET 946-6388

Tues-Sat 5:00am-1:00pm Sun-Mon Closed

Won Ton Noodles • Pasta • Risotto • Burgers • Sandwiches • Pizza • Salads • Soups

BREAKFAST & LUNCH NOW OPEN DAILY! A new twist on an old favorite

@ WARD

STEAMED FISH

SO ONO!

$7.99 each

3 dishes to choose from Offer valid on dine-in orders only. Must present coupon.

Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons. Exp 1/31/13

Military w/ID receive 10% OFF

OXTAIL SOUP

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WESTRIDGE SHOPPING CENTER • 488-4900 (Next to Makino Chaya) 98-150 Kaonohi St., Aiea Mon-Sat 10am-10pm • Sun 10am-8pm 20 | DINING OUT | JAN. 13-19, 2013

FREE PARKING FOR BREAKFAST & LUNCH AT RYCROFT STREET PARKING STRUCTURE Breakfast items featured Daily Homemade Kalua Hash and Corned Beef Hash. Original Eggs Benedict & our House Specialty Kalua Hash Benedict. Kalbi Steak & Eggs. Banana, Blueberry, Baked Apple or Macadamia Nut Pancakes & much more! We now feature a KEIKI MENU! Lunch items featured MONDAY - FRIDAY Lunch Items featured Monday – Friday: Oxtail Soup & Ramen.

Homemade Smoked to perfection Pastrami Reuben Sandwich. Pagoda Famous Garlic Chicken. Classic Big Island Beef Burger & much more! 2012 Have the kids enjoy helping with the fish feeding New Hours of Operation:

SUN-THURS 6:30AM-10PM • FRI-SAT 6:30AM-11PM

515 WARD AVE.

593-2800

Breakfast Service: Lunch Service: Brunch Buffet: Dinner Buffet:

Daily 6:30am-1:00pm Monday-Friday 11:00am-2:00pm Saturday and Sunday 10:00am-2:00pm Wednesday-Sunday 5:00pm-9:30pm

*For information/reservations call Pagoda Restaurant at 948-8356 or go to our website at: Pagodahawaii.com

WHERE TO DINE Five Star International Buffet

CAFE

Canton Seafood Restaurant

Anytime Cafe

Royal Hawaiian Center, Bldg C, Level 3.

380-9300

923 Keeaumoku St. 955-3388

Market City Shopping Center 2919 Kapiolani Blvd 735-3888

Makino Chaya

Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant

Kissaten

98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine

CHINESE

111 N. King St. 521-8268

88 Piikoi St. 593-1200

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant

Yakiniku Camellia Buffet

CATERERS

Stadium Mall 4510 Salt Lake Blvd.

486-3311

bliss.

tender moments of

A Catered Experience

Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant Ala Moana Center •1450 Ala Moana Blvd.

4th Floor - Ho’okipa Terrace 947-8818

Little Village Noodle House

3553 Waialae Ave. 738-8666

1113 Smith St. 545-3008

Hee Hing Restaurant

Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant

449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd.

677-7744

590 Farrington Hwy. 692-9880

5724 Kalanianaole Hwy. 377-5566

CELEBRATE 2013 SPECIALS NOW SERVING!

STEAMED JUICY PORK BUNS NEW YEAR’S LUNCH SPECIAL Chinese Chicken Salad • Hong Kong Dim Sum Platter (Baked Char Siu Bao, Shrimp • Dumpling, Potstickers, Siu Mai) • Shrimp Taro Basket • Sweet and Sour Whole Snapper • Boneless Minute Chicken Cake Noodle • Black Pepper Beef Fried Rice

$159 Table of Ten (reg. $189) Available thru January 18, 2013 Limited to (2) tables of ten.

NEW YEAR’S SEAFOOD DINNER SPECIAL Peking Duck • Seaweed Fish Cake Tofu Soup Sweet Chili Cilantro Chicken • Taro Basket Shrimp Maine Lobster with Ginger Scallion • Beef with Fresh Asparagus • Braised E Mein with Shredded Duck New Year's Fried Rice

$199 Table of Ten (reg. $249)

Fri, Sat & Sun New York Steak “The King of Steaks”

Top Sirloin Steak “Buttered & Wined”

Teriyaki Steak

“Tender & Moist” With “All You Can Eat” Salad Bar! Your choice for only

1295

$

Limited to (2) tables of ten.

www.HeeHingHawaii.com

filet mignon,10 ounces A prime cut from the tenderloin of beef, exceptionally textured and uniquely tender.

A fine steak. A fine experience.

beachhousewaikiki.com • 921-4600 • Complimentary valet parking.

735-5544

449 KAPAHULU AVE., STE 101 www.HeeHingHawaii.com

Bistro & French Pastry

955-1764 • OPEN 24 HOURS 1860 Blvd.

1860 Ala Ala Moana Moana Blvd.

Validated Parking Validated Parking

JJ’s Seafood Festival JJ Has a “Tail” For You…

Regular Menu Still Available

LOBSTER TAIL No Limit

739-0993

$14.95 for One $34.95 for Three

3447 Waialae Ave

jjfrenchpastry.com

t!

While Supplies Las

Dine-In or Take-Out!

DINING OUT | JAN. 13-19, 2013 |

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WHERE TO DINE ON ON At McCully

Mandalay (The)

1110 McCully St. (Corner of McCully & Young) 946-8833 or 230-8866

1055 Alakea St. 525-8585

Maple Garden

FAMILY DINING

Royal Garden Chinese Restaurant

909 Isenberg Street 941-6641

Ala Moana Hotel, 3rd Floor 410 Atkinson Drive 942-7788

Good To Grill 888 Kapahulu Ave. 734-7345

Asahi Grill Ward 515 Ward Ave. 593-2800

Henry Loui’s 2850 Paa St. 833-3728

Asian Mix 1234 South Beretania St. 521-1688

Himalayan Kitchen

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant

1137 11th Ave. 735-1122

Liliha Square, 524-1628

Seafood Village Street Level, 2424 Kalakaua Ave., #102 971-1818

Panda Cuisine 641 Keeaumoku St. 947-1688

Big City Diner Kailua 263-8880 Kaimuki 738-8855 Pearlridge East 487-8188 Waipio 678-8868 Ward Center 591-8891

JJ Bistro & French Pastry 3447 Waialae Ave.

739-0993

Happy New Year!

Ala MallLevel Level AlaMoana MoanaCenter Center • Mall

(Mountainside, side, next to Shirokiya) (Mountain Shirokiya) Celebrate Your Birthday

941-6161

With us and Receive a complimentary Hy’s Cheesecake & Keepsake Photo For Honoree

Local Fresh

More than just SUSHI!

Mon-Fri: 6:00 - 10:00 pm Sat, Sun: 5:30 - 10:00 pm

Prepared:

Black Bean OR Ginger, Onion & Mushroom Includes: miso soup, tsukemono & rice OPEN TUE-SUN LUNCH

www.genkisushiusa.com

11AM-2PM, DINNER 5-8:30PM • Closed Monday Lunch & Dinner

100 N. Beretania Street #113 (Parking inside Chinese Cultural Plaza)

536-3035

• Wine Spectator Award-Winning Wine List • Live Entertainment • Valet Parking Proper Attire Required Reservations Recommended

2440 Kuhio Ave.

922 5555 www.hyshawaii.com

JANUARY SPECIALS!

HAPPY HOUR

Kobe Beef $ Shabu Shabu Piikoi St. 2-6pm & 9:30-close

1695

** while supplies last **

Aiea 4-6pm & 9:30-close

TWO GREAT LOCATIONS! AIEA • 484-2222 HONOLULU • 589-2299 98-150 Kaonohi St. 510 Piikoi St. 22 | DINING OUT | JAN. 13-19, 2013

(Reg. $15.99) (Reg. $12.99) With purchase of an entrée. Not to be combined with any other offer or special. Limited Time.

Canton Seafood Restaurant Best Cantonese Cuisine

OPEN DAILY: 10am — midnight 923 KEEAUMOKU ST.

955-3388

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:

KONA KUKUI GROVE LAHAINA MAUI MALL

(808) 327-6776 (808) 632-2450 (808) 661-0333 (808) 873-7776

Proud recipient of:

SERVING LUNCH & DINNER • TAKE-OUT AVAILABLE

WHERE TO DINE Shiro’s Saimin Haven

Kenny’s Restaurant

Pagoda

1620 N. School St. 841-0931

1525 Rycroft St. 948-8356

Kenny’s Hawaiian BBQ

Panya Bistro • Bakery • Bar Ala Moana Center, Mauka - Mall Level 946-6388

Kit N Kitchen 1010 University Avenue 942-7622

Restaurant Epic 1131 Nuuanu Ave. 587-7877

Sam Choy’s BLC 580 N. Nimitz Hwy. 545-7979

Truffles Galore!

OD OR IK O Japanese restaurant

Celebrating 40 years!

“Committed devotion to serving authentic Japanese taste & hospitality”

Bring or mention this Ad to receive 10% off your food only

Thursday, Jan. 31 • 6:30pm

Happy Hour 50% off any size Draft Beer!

Kama‘aina Lunch Early Bird SPECIAL QUEEN SET & Take Out Menu ($14.95)

Shore Bird Restaurant Outrigger Reef on the Beach 922-2887

FILIPINO

KING SET ($16.95)

All offers expire 1/31/13.

Max’s Of Manila 94-300 Farrington Hwy 801 Dillingham Blvd.

951-6297

BOUNTY Y theof SEVEN SEAS AS AS SEAFOOD BUFFET

Baked Oysters Truffle Hollandaise

Friday & Saturday 5:30 – 9:30 pm

Slow Roasted Truffle Studded New Zealand Salmon Truffle "Explosion" Ravioli Soy Sake Glazed Fillet of Black Cod White Truffle Nage

For Reservations

739-8760

Pan Seared Filet of Beef Tenderloin on Truffle Buttered Linguine Trio of Truffles $90 limited reservations 40% off all wines from our wine list or corkage fee waived

808-923-7368 Lunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11am–5pm Dinner . . . . . . 5pm–12am (Midnight)

WAIKIKI 1972 Kalakaua Ave. • 942-2121 AIEA 98-150 Kaonohi St. • 487-9911

Porcini Seared Ahi Tataki on Truffled Dryland Pea Shoots

(picture shown)

Only 7.50

Zippy’s Call the one nearest you

Chef Lydell Leong has created a fabulous menu for January's gourmet dinner

(not combinable with other offers/specials/discounts/kama‘aina rates)

visit us at odorikohawaii.com

EWA BEACH SHOPPING CENTER 91-919 Fort Weaver Rd. • 689-0999

Tony Roma’s

Loco Moco Moanalua Shopping Center 930 Valkenburgh St., #205 423-8228

King’s Village Shopping Center 2400 Koa Ave.

1860 Ala Moana Blvd.

955-1764

WAIPAHU 94-256 Waipahu Depot St. • 676-2088

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 2nd floor 922-3333

from 4pm-6pm and 10pm-12am

Wailana Coffee House

WAIMALU 98-020 Kam Hwy. • 488-8824

ON THE RISE

3660 Waialae Ave. • 737-1177 www.3660.com

AT

THE KAHALA

HOTEL & RESORT www.kahalaresort.com

Celebrating Our 10th Anniversary Join the

98-150 Kaonohi St. • Tel: 486-5100

Ocean House in

— We are celebrating — Our 10th Anniversary

*MENU AND PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE *DINNER MENU ONLY

ONLY ONE TYPE OF COUPON PER PARTY

ONLY ONE TYPE OF COUPON PER PARTY

SENIOR SPECIAL! 55+

BIRTHDAY SPECIAL!

LUNCH & DINNER

30% OFF

Not combinable with other discounts. 55 or older w/ coupon & ID. No online or photo-copied coupons. One coupon per person. Discounts off regular adult price. Excluding Holidays. Expires 1/25/13.

FREE BIRTHDAY MEAL FOR ANY AGE With Family & Group

LUNCH & DINNER

20% OFF

Must have minimum party of 4. Coupon valid on actual birthday, ID required. Not combinable with other discounts. Discounts off regular adult price. No online or photo-copied coupons. Must purchase beverage. Expires 1/25/13.

For a

SPECIAL BREAKFAST AND DINNER OFFER Visit our website

www.oceanhousewaikiki.com

OCEAN FRONT DINING OUTRIGGER REEF ON THE BEACH | 2169 KALIA RD. | 923–2277 | VALET PARKING DINING OUT | JAN. 13-19, 2013 |

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WHERE TO DINE People’s Cafe 1310 Pali Hwy

Hawaiian & Filipino Food521-5552

FINE DINING

Hoku’s

Stage Restaurant

The Kahala Hotel & Resort, Lobby Level 5000 Kahala Ave. 739-8760

1250 Kapiolani Blvd.

237-5429

2440 Kuhio Ave. 922-5555

53 Ahui Street 536-5353

Plumeria Beach House

Bali Steak & Seafood Ruth’s Chris Steak House Restaurant Row 599-3860 Waikiki Beach Walk 440-7910

Serving Hawaii Since 1989

MILLION SPICY FRIED SMALL

Octopus

for Lunch 11am-2pm

• Oo-e Mool Naeng Myun Buckwheat Noodle in Cold Spicy Soup Topped with Cucumber, Meat Jun & Kalbi

only

15

$

95

5

Dried Pollock Soup

• Sul Lung Tang

Beef & Tendon Soup Mixed Rice with Veggies & Beef

626 SHERIDAN ST.

(behind Walmart)

SUN-THUR 11AM-MIDNIGHT/ FRI-SAT 11AM-2AM

596-0799

Inferno’s Wood Fire Pizza Ward Center (Next to Ryan’s Grill) 1200 Ala Moana Blvd.

375-1200

Shabu Shabu or any Sukiyaki Set featuring our special sukiyaki sauce. Exp. 1/17/13

2nd entree of equal or lesser value.

Cannot combine w/ other discounts/offers.

Exp. 1/17/13.

$6.95

Royal Hawaiian Center 922-3400

Best “Japanese Style” Shabu Shabu in Hawaii

with coupon

TAKE-OUT

• Bi Bim Bap

Il Lupino

Kaimuki - 3040 Waialae Ave. 734-0404 Ala Moana - Makai Market 949-2120 Waikiki - 1831 Ala Moana Blvd 941-3444 Kailua - 1020 Keolu Dr 230-2300

50% OFF

DINE-IN

$ 95

• Book A Kook

The Fat Greek

Buy 1 Plate, Get the 2nd

YAKINIKU

1310 Pali Hwy

Hawaiian & 521-5552 Filipino Food

ITALIAN

GREEK

The Kahala Hotel & Resort, Beach Level 5000 Kahala Ave. 739-8760 Hilton Hawaiian Village (Rainbow Tower) 2005 Kalia Road 949-4321

People’s Cafe

Wolfgang’s Steakhouse Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, Bldg C, Level 3 2301 Kalakaua Ave. 922-3600

Hy’s Steak House

Fifty Three By The Sea

HAWAIIAN

Mon-Sat 11am-2pm (last call 1:30pm) Dinner Nightly 5pm-10pm (last call 9:30pm) Validated Parking • 1221 Kapiolani Blvd. • 597-1655

1006 Kapahulu Ave. Open Daily 7am-10pm • 688-8891

(Corner of Kaimuki Ave/Kapahulu Ave)

LIMITED TIME ONLY

50% OFF of the Month

Peking Duck

25

$

Now Reg. $50

ONE-OF-A-KIND $ 50 ORANGE CHICKEN

1

Try our new Pineapple Snack Cake & Morning Roll!

w/ Every $30 Food Purchase

Please present ad upon ordering.

Dine-In only. Cannot be combined with any other offer or special.

Pre-Order Peking Duck. Coupon valid for up to 3 tables. Expires 1/31/13.

Dine-In only. Cannot be combined with any other offer, taxes and gratuity not included, must present coupon. Expires 1/20/13

Sun-Thu 10:30am-10:30pm; Fri/Sat 10:30am-Midnight Prices may vary at locations.

AT ALA MOANA HOTEL • 410 ATKINSON DRIVE • 942-7788

1113 Smith St. 545-3008 2 hours Free Parking in rear

Got Vegas on your mind? Get Vacations-Hawaii on the line!

ENTER TO WIN

TRIPS FOR TWO TO Spaghetti & Chicken Mixed Plate Available Daily

6.29

$ Enjoy the comfort of our NEW wide body 767 aircraft!

Your reliable and direct connection to Vegas - PH: 591-4777 or BoydVacationsHawaii.com

24 | DINING OUT | JAN. 13-19, 2013

Fast Food

Turkey Neck Soup Available 10:30am - 9:30pm Daily

5.59

$

Fast Food

Restaurant Price: Spaghetti & Chicken Mixed Plate $7.29, Turkey Neck Soup $6.59. Prices may vary at locations.

Must be a Hawaii resident 21 years of age or older to enter giveaway. Offer valid from 1/2/13 - 2/3/13. No purchase necessary, other restrictions may apply. For complete rules and information see stores or visit www.zippys.com

WHERE TO DINE Romanos Macaroni Grill Ala Moana Center Hookipa Terrace 356-8300

Taormina-Sicilian Cuisine 227 Lewers St. 926-5050

Genki Sushi

Hifumi Japanese Restaurant

Kozo Sushi

Aina Haina 373-4033 Ala Moana 942-9102 Ewa Town Center 683-1003 Kaneohe 247-9595 Kapahulu 735-7700 Kapolei Commons 674-4227 Waiau 485-0227 Waikele Center 678-3180 Ward Center 591-5600

Chinese Cultural Plaza 536-3035

Kahala Mall • 738-KOZO Keeaumoku • 946-KOZO Moiliili • 951-KOZO Pearlridge • 483-6805 Pearl City • 455-6805

Ichiriki AIEA 98-150 Kaonohi St. 484-2222 HONOLULU 510 Piikoi St. 589-2299

Gyu-Kaku

Chinpei Ramen 2080 S. King Street 947-5919

Sakura Restaurant

Kobe Japanese Steak House

WINDWARD MALL 46-056 Kamehameha Hwy F1 922-5511 KAPIOLANI - 1221 Kapiolani Blvd., #105 589-2989 WAIKIKI - 307 Lewers St. 926-2989

JAPANESE

Restaurant Suntory Royal Hawaiian Shpg Cntr, 3rd Flr. 922-5511

3008 Waialae Ave 259-7100

1841 Ala Moana Blvd.

941-4444

Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen

Odoriko Japanese Restaurant

2746 Kaimuki Avenue 732-1656

2400 Koa Ave. 923-7368

Special New Year Menu $138 for 10 people

Chicken with Corn Soup Fried Crispy Whole Chicken Honey Walnut Shrimp Salt & Pepper Pork Chop w/ Tofu Steamed Fish Fillet w/ Ginger Onion Shanghai Cabbage w/ Meat Sauce Beef Noodle w/ Veggies Steamed Rice Dine-in/Take-out available.

Cannot combine with other discounts or specials

Honey Walnut Shrimp

Chinese Chicken Salad FREE Ham & Scallop Soup • Peking Duck Meat JAI with Walnut Shrimp • Crispy Skin Chicken Party Menu!

Ginger & Onion Steamed Sea Bass Boneless Chicken Cake Noodle • Rice • Jai Chef’s Dessert of Day

7.95*

$

(reg $13.95) *with 1 reg. priced entree.

Cannot combine with other discounts or specials

377-5555 or 377-5566

Lungfunghawaii.com • Open Daily 11am-9pm 5724 Kalanianaole Hwy • Niu Valley Shopping Ctr. LOTS OF FREE PARKING | Dine-in/Take-out available daily.

Chee Fried Rice or Kim Chee Pancake FREE Kim

With any food purchase. Dine-in only. Cannot be combined with other offers.

Limit 1 coupon per party.

Expires 1/31/13.

www.eggsnthings.com ALA MOANA 451 Piikoi St 538-EGGS

EGGSPRESS 2464 Kalakaua Ave 926-EGGS

SARATOGA 343 Saratoga Ave 923-EGGS

Asian Mix

111 N. King St. near Maunakea

Jai & Gau available for Chinese New Year

1

Take-out Orders Welcomed

Special Valid Sun 1/13 thru Sat 1/19

Pearl City

by Wal-Mart 455-6805

Bento • Take-Out • Mix Plate • Catering

Kahala Mall 738-5696 (KOZO)

Moiliili 951-5696

52 pcs.

$11.90 whole chicken (pictured) Limit 4 orders (half chicken) per person

905 Keeaumoku Street

OPEN Daily 5pm - 2am

(808) 951-1004 Ala Moana Center Tel: 947-8818

NEW YEAR SPECIAL $318 for table of 10 $438 for table of 10 • Cold Cut Appetizer Platter • Crab Meat & Fish maw Soup • Peking Duck with Home made Buns • Steamed Whole Fish with Scallion & Soy Sauce • Sautéed Peking Duck Meat with onions & peppers • Sautéed Shrimp & Scallop with Honey Glazed Walnut • Baby Pak Choy w/Crab Meat & Carrot Sauce • New Year Good Luck “Jai” • Seafood Fried Rice w/Garlic • Mochi Balls in Sweet Ginger Broth

• Steamed Scallop in half shell • Imitation Shark Fin Soup w/Crab Meat • Lobster w/ Garlic & Butter Sauce • Sautéed Shrimp & Scallop with Honey Glazed Walnuts • Steamed Whole Fish with Scallion & Soy Sauce • Smoked Chrysanthemum Chicken • Braised Shiitake Mushrooms w/ Vegetable • New Year Good Luck “Jai” • Sticky Rice w/Preserved Meats in a Lotus Wrap • Mochi Balls in Sweet Ginger Broth

Dim Sum $ 98

Served 7am Daily

hiasianmix.com 1234 South Beretania St Shop A-1 (below Safeway Beretania)

521-1688

(KOZO)

Keeaumoku

by Wal-Mart 946-5696 (KOZO)

One coupon per order. Cannot be combined with other offers. Expires 1/31/13

Pearlridge 483-6805

OPEN DAILY 10:30am-8:30pm

Dear Hearts, Well folks, it’s 2013.

And as they say, the slate is clean.

Let’s do our best to fill the new year with an abundance of positive cheer!

Mahalo,

10% OFF

Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)

5% OFF

Credit Card Sale Only (With Coupon)

Hong Kong Dim Sum & Regular Menu Items Excludes Set Menus; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, Char Siu & other specials. 5%, 10% and lobster special not to be combined with any other offer/discounts/ specials. Expires 1/31/13. Must present coupon.

Lobster

1299

$

with purchase of Full Price Entree Valid 5-10:30pm

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant Liliha Square by Times Supermarket

524-1628

Celebrating 11 Years!

Dim Sum Take Out Special! 8am-11:30am

Bryce “Saimin Jr”

10% OFF(Charge) • 15% OFF(Cash)

Lobster $1299

WAIPAHU

EWA BEACH SHOP. CTR.

98-020 Kam Hwy.

94-256 Waipahu Depot St.

91-919 Fort Weaver Rd.

488-8824

676-2088

689-0999

WAIMALU

(Makisushi 24pcs/ Hosomaki 24 pcs/ Inari 4pcs)

w w w. s h i ro s s a i m i n . c o m

Dim Sum & Reg. Menu Dine In Special!

with purchase of Full Price Entree Valid 5-10:30pm

5% OFF

(Charge) • Happy Day Chinese Restaurant 3553 Waialae Avenue

738-8666

10% OFF(Cash)

Excludes Set Menu; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, Char Siu & other specials.

5%, 10% and lobster special are not to be combined with any other offer/discounts/specials. Expires 1/31/13. Must present coupon.

DINING OUT | JAN. 13-19, 2013 |

25

WHERE TO DINE Tanaka of Tokyo

Sumo Ramen

RESTAURANT & PUPU BAR

Kaneohe 234-6868 Kapolei 693-8808 Market City 737-1868 Kamehameha Shp Cntr 848-8186 Pearl Highlands Cntr 456-8082 99 Ranch Mapunapuna 833-3139

Chogajib Korean Restaurant

1111 McCully Street 947-5411

825 Keeaumoku St. #111 744-3440

Sushi King

OKINAWAN

Wahoo’s Fish Taco Kahala • 4614 Kilauea Ave. 732-9229 Ward • 940 Auahi St. 591-1646

Whole Lobster

10

$

99

Special Party Menu

99

$

with any regular priced entree

Buy One Entrée Get the second

Mitsu-Ken

MEXICAN

905 Keeaumoku St. 951-1004

Okinawan • Japanese Steak • Seafood Local Favorites

for 10 people

Includes 2 lbs Lobster

New Violet’s Grill Kapalama Shopping Center 1210 Dillingham Blvd # 8 841-8535

LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NITE

MUSHROOM HAMBURGER STEAK

6-PC. GYOZA

6-PC. GYOZA

Call 946-8833 or 230-6886

Violet’s Special

Try Our Famous OXTAIL SOUP!

Specializing in Fresh Seafood

SEKIYA’S RESTAURANT & DELICATESSEN Serving Hawaii for 77 Years!

2746 Kaimuki Ave ACROSS KAIMUKI H.S.

2012

$

All Day

3008 Waialae Ave. 259-7100

RESTAURANT & PUPU BAR

Voted Best Thai in Hawaii 15% OFF Take Out Coupon required. Not combinable with other offers. Expires 1/17/13

THAI CUISINE

9.99/

LIVE OYSTERS

19.99

2

$

Beer

lb.

Includes:

$

1 Doz. 641 KEEAUMOKU ST. OPEN DAILY 11AM - 1AM

• Lobster • Dungeness Crab

• Manila Clams • Shrimp • Mussels

947-1688

SEAFOOD BUFFET STARTING AT Mon-Fri $9.95 LUNCH: Sat-Sun $11.95 $17.95 DINNER: Mon-Thurs Fri-Sun $19.95

$9.95

5-6p & 9pm-midnight

DINNER Tues-Sun 5p-Midnight • Closed Monday LUNCH Tues-Sun 11am-2pm

Seafood Special

Limited Time Only Sun-Thu 8am-10pm • Fri-Sat til 11pm Okazuya open daily from 8am

732-1656

Take-Out Orders

Panda Cuisine New Management! New Menu!

“Tender and Tasty.

Everyone Loves Our Oxtail Soup.”

HAPPY HOUR

15% OFF

ONLY $2

with coupon and purchase of regular entree.

Offer not valid with other offers/discounts.

Exp. 1/17/13.

CHOICE OF: Ginger Onion • Black Bean Sauce • Salt & Pepper

1110 McCully St (corner of McCully & Young) OPEN DAILY 10:30AM-9:30PM

www.SekiyasRestaurant.com

OKAZUYA 1223 N. School Street 848-5573

Good Thru 1/17/13

50% OFF* *Some exclusions may apply. Exp. 1/31/13

3045 Monsarrat Ave. 456-5343

Yakiniku Million

Don-Day Yakiniku

2700 S. King St. 947-2836

Surf N Turf Tacos

Kaimuki Shopping Center 3221 Waialae Avenue 734-8282

626 Sheridan St. 596-0799

KOREAN

Sushi Company

Korean Hibiscus BBQ

EAST, in King’s Village 922-4233 CENTRAL, in Waikiki Shopping Plaza 922-4702 WEST, in Ala Moana Cntr-Hookipa Terrace 945-3443

SERVING HAWAII SINCE 1977...

Dinner 5:00pm - Closing

2028 Kuhio Avenue Walking distance from all Waikiki Hotels

tel. 951-9355 www.keosthaicuisine.com

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1380 S. King St. 944-8288

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Desserts (left to right): Royal Bibinka, Ube Mochi Rice, Cassava, Sinuman, Dudol and Tupig ($5 each)

Story by Nicole Kato • Photos by Nathalie Walker here are so many times we drive past little hole-in-the-wall restaurants and don’t throw back a second look during the busyness of our lives.

However, Dining Out is here to tell you about a great little place on Pali Highway.

People’s Café has been in Honolulu for 80 years, according to co-owner Conrad Valdriz, and the restaurant currently serves up great local Hawaiian and Filipino favorites.

Each dish, from the entrees to the a la carte items and desserts, acts as comfort food that leaves customers full, happy and satisfied.

The homey atmosphere of the restaurant is supplemented with the beautiful fresh-cut flowers on each table, and the service is always friendly and professional. A new paint job adorns the walls with earth-toned colors. It’s the perfect place to eat comfort food.

Crispy Pata ($14.60) is served with tomatoes, onions and chili pepper water on the side, and is the restaurant’s most-popular Filipino dish. And it’s no wonder. The pig leg is boiled until soft, dried overnight and fried the next day, which makes for a long process. But head chef Tomas Ventura understands that the hard work he puts in makes for some

tasty dishes. The soft meat is enclosed in the crispy flavorful skin that pairs well for that juicy flavor one would expect.

Another Filipino favorite is Salt Meat with Watercress soup ($7.50), which is served with an onion and salt combination, as well as chili pepper water. Nestled in the house-made special broth are pieces of bone-in short rib, which are soaked for two nights in Hawaiian salt. This brings out the flavor of the meat, and when mixed with the “secret recipe” broth, it makes for a savory meal. While the appearance looks plain and simple, this is one soup that you have to try for yourself. The experience is almost life-changing as the taste of short ribs is usually found in yakiniku places or served with rice.

And if you’re fancying a “traditional” Hawaiian plate, then People’s Café is the place for you. Its Hawaiian Plate ($12.50) features homemade lau lau, kalua pig, chicken long rice, lomi salmon, poi and a helping of haupia. Ventura says the Hawaiian Plate is the most popular dish with the establishment’s local clientele. The homemade lau lau might be hard to imagine for some people, who choose to buy their Hawaiian specialty at the grocery store, but one taste will have you in Hawaiian Plate heaven.

Other Hawaiian combination plates include

Kalua Plate ($10.50), Lau Lau Plate ($11.50), Tripe Stew Plate ($11.50), Kalua Pig with Cabbage Plate ($12.50), Teriyaki Shortrib Plate ($11.50), Beef Stew Plate ($11.50) and Raw Fish Plate (market price).

Smaller plates also are available: Lava Rock Plate ($8.50), Bento #1 ($6.90) and Bento #2 ($7.55).

A la carte items include favorites such as Steak and Shrimp ($10.50), Garlic Shrimp ($9.50), Corned Beef with Cabbage ($7.50), Loco Moco ($7.50), Squid Luau ($6.50) and Beef Stew ($8.50).

Each amazing Filipino dessert is made by Celi Urbina and costs only $5! You’ll fall in love with the Royal Bibinka, Ube Mochi Rice (PetchePetche), Cassava Cake, Sinuman, Dudol, Tupig Cassava and Tupig Mochi.

These individually wrapped desserts are perfect when you’re on the go and need a sweet pick-meup, or just to share around the table after eating your fill of Hawaiian and Filipino goodness.

The prices at People’s Café are hard to beat, and with the quality of home-style cooking this will be one of your go-to spots to chow down in no time.

Quick and friendly service adds to the homey ambiance of the restaurant, and the flavors and big portions will leave every customer satisfied.

Hawaiian Plate ($12.50) Where 1310 Pali Hwy., Honolulu Call 521.5552 Hours Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Kaeton Jurado with his uncles Conrad Valdriz and Tomas Ventura 28 | DINING OUT | JANUARY 13-19, 2013

Crispy Pata ($14.60)