Hawaii Dining Out 8 Apr 2012

AN EDITION OF

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Executive chef Hiro Mimura puts the finishing touches on a few of Taormina’s signature dishes, including (clockwise, from left) Spaghettini alla Taormina, Pan Roasted Duck Breast and Misti.

The way to a satisfied stomach starts with timeless Sicilian cuisine at Taormina in Waikiki, where the freshest pastas are paired with sumptuous seafood and meat to create a truly remarkable dining experience.

ALSO: Where to get your drink on | 2

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Tropics Bar & Grill

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By Alana Folen Photos by Leah Friel

So, sit back, relax and get ready to get your non-alcoholic drink on at the following Ono, You Know establishments. Cheers!

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appy Sunday, Ono readers! I know, I know, it’s the last day of the weekend before the Monday blues set in, so enjoy today for all it’s worth! Spring is in full bloom, and before we know it warmer temperatures and sunny skies will hint that summer is well on its way. With that said, turn up LMFAO’s Party Rock Anthem and bring on them cocktails.

Wait. Hold up. I don’t drink alcohol, but that doesn’t mean the party should come to a screeching halt — it’s Easter, after all. Anyone who knows me knows full-well that I don’t need a drop of alcohol to have a good time. Trust me, natural highs are the best.

Yet, I do love my virgin cocktails such as lava flows, pina coladas and more.

They have this magic way about them and makes you feel like you’re on vacation with the very first sip. Maybe it’s the array of vibrant colors, fun straws and fresh fruit garnishing — whatever it is, when cocktails are involved it’s bound to be a blast.

Above: The editor has some fun in the sun sipping on Tropics Bar & Grill’s virgin Book ’em Danno ($7).

Right: Tropics Bar & Grill’s virgin Lava Flow ($8)

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Tropics Bar & Grill Whenever my work brings me to Hilton Hawaiian Village’s Tropics Bar & Grill, I know I’m in for a treat. This world-class dining establishment caters to both locals and tourists alike, and offers an invitingly picturesque view of Diamond Head, in addition to temptingly

delicious grinds and a super-sized bar — the perfect place to quench your thirst and enjoy a cocktail.

Tropics Bar is open to patrons from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. daily, and bartenders, such as Rocky Nago, are more than happy to serve up virtually any cocktail you can imagine, including the resort’s signature Blue Hawaii, Classic Mai Tai and more.

Yet, being that I don’t consume alcohol, I would assume that there really isn’t much for me to enjoy. Well, guess what?

Nago proved me wrong. There’s plenty for the non-drinker to sip on. Where do I even begin? First there are Book ’em Danno ($7), virgin Pina Colada ($8) and virgin Lava Flow ($8). My, oh my!

“By far virgin Pina Colada is the most popular non-alcoholic drink,” Nago says.

“It’s one of those cocktails that is definitely more established and it’s something that everyone is familiar with.”

Sweet and creamy, it’s safe to say that yes, “I like pina coladas, and getting caught in the rain.” At first sip, you’ll definitely notice a strong emphasis on the coconut flavor blended with a hint of pineapple. It is absolute heaven! But wait … it gets better. My personal favorite when it comes to non-alcoholic drinks has to be a virgin lava flow, and Nago and his team can definitely mix up one of the best virgin lava flows you’ve ever tasted. If you thought the virgin Pina Colada was good, Nago adds a bit of strawberry puree to the resort’s Lava

Flow creating an eruption of flavors in your mouth. Now, that’s something to smile about.

And after a sun-soaked day on the beach, cool off with Book ’em Danno, a one-of-akind drink created by Nago himself. Listed on the menu as a non-alcoholic refresher, this drink pays tribute to Hawaii Five-0, and the vibrant red and blue colors signify none other than police lights.

“Book ’em Danno has been catching on lately and tastes just like an Otter Pop,” Nago says. “It features blue raspberry – See page 18

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aormina takes your breath away as one of Sicily's top travel destinations since it became part of the European Grand Tour in the 19th century and claimed the title of Sicily's first-ever resort.

This pristine haven lies 200 meters above sea level on Monte Tauro on Sicily's east coast, and offers remarkable views of the

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Now you can experience a taste of Taormina right here at home at none other than Taormina Sicilian Cuisine, conveniently located in Waikiki Beach Walk on Lewers Street.

The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating, enticing guests with the finest in Sicilian fare.

“We’re very adamant about entertaining guests in a true Sicilian fashion,” says Conan Paik-Rosa, general manager of Taormina. “We’re an authentic Sicilian restaurant, and a lot of people ask what’s the difference between Italian and Sicilian cuisine. When it comes to Sicilian cuisine, we use a lot of fresh ingredients. We don’t use heavy tomato sauces or cream sauces, instead we

use a lot of fresh tomatoes, fresh seafood, white wine and lots and lots of olive oil. Sicilian cuisine is a lighter cuisine — simple, but very elegant.”

Taormina opened its doors in November 2007, and pays homage to the time-honored cuisine of Southern Sicily with contemporary style and flair all within an invitingly warm and modern, familyfriendly atmosphere (dress code is casual). And executive chef Hiro Mimura ups the ante on a daily basis as he expertly pairs the freshest of pastas with the highest quality seafoods and meats.

“I’ve been to Taormina, Italy, many times. Food is the culture there, people are always eating,” says Mimura, who has dazzled

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majestic coast and Mount Etna volcano. A visit to Taormina during springtime is ideal, when many travelers enjoy the wonders of this exotic town, including remnants of its Greek and Roman habitation, a fine medieval quarter and castle ruins, and, of course, its modern shops and outstanding restaurants. diners at restaurants across the globe with his extraordinary culinary techniques. “I’ve worked in Tokyo, Florence and Sicily,” he states. “My mentor is chef Luca Pecorini, who I worked with in Florence. He’s been an inspiration to me.

“Sicilian cooking incorporates a lot of fruits, nuts, cheeses and seafood, in addition to a lot of herbs and spices such as coriander and cumin,” Mimura says.

As the only Sicilian restaurant here in the Islands, it’s no surprise that this gem of an eatery is frequented by both locals and tourists alike. In fact, PaikRosa recommends diners make reservations at least a week in advance to guarantee a place at this hot spot,

especially during the dinner rush.

“We have a grand menu aka our regular menu, a mid-day selections menu and a five-course menu for patrons to enjoy,” PaikRosa says, noting that the five-course menu and grand menu are available all day. “We highly recommend the five-course menu ($60 per person) because it’s the perfect amount of food with each course, and it allows our guests to sample some of the most popular items off of our grand menu.”

Prepared especially for individual dining, the fivecourse dining experience begins with an anti pasto or appetizer of Misti, sliced Parma proscuitto and melon with mozzarella paired with a perfect por-

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APRIL 8-14, 2012

AN EDITION OF

Executive chef Hiro Mimura puts the finishing touches on a few of Taormina’s signature dishes, including (clockwise, from left) Spaghettini alla Taormina, Pan Roasted Duck Breast and Misti.

Dining Out COver StOry The way to a satisfied stomach begins with timeless Sicilian cuisine at Taormina in Waikiki, where the freshest pastas are paired with sumptuous seafood and meat to create a truly remarkable dining experience.

ALSO: Where to get your drink on | 2

See Page 4 | Leah Friel photo

Panya perfects the art of pupus | 7 Healthy options are easy to come by at The Mandalay | 14

TaOrmina Sicilian Cuisine

227 Lewers St., Honolulu | 926.3737 Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. taorminarestaurant.com Validated parking is available in the neighboring Embassy Suites and Wyndham Hotel. For a limited time parking is free until 3 p.m.

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1 Ricci di Mare (additional $10) 2 Cream Caramel with Italian gelato and strawberry sauce 3 Pan Roasted Duck Breast 4 Spaghettini alla Taormina 5 Misti 6 Seared Ahi Tuna with Salsa Cecca

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tion of marinated squid and octopus. Then cleanse your palate with a refreshing bowl of Chilled Green Pea Potage Soup topped off with olive oil, parsley and croutons. Next, your Sicilian culinary journey continues with a pasta of your choice, whether it be Spaghettini alla Taormina (spaghettini with pan-fried shrimp, fresh tomato, arugala and basil lightly tossed with garlic and olive oil) or Ricci di Mare (spaghettini with fresh sea urchin and garlic).

“You can upgrade your pasta choice to Ricci di Mare for an additional $10,” Paik-Rosa explains.

“We just recently added this to the five-course menu because this uni pasta is our signature dish.

It’s really popular and a lot of people want to try it.”

As for your main course, select from three exquisite entrees of Seared Ahi Tuna with Salsa Cecca, Hawaiian tuna filet with fresh tomato salsa served with mixed greens, beets and goat cheese; Filetto di Manzo, grilled beef ten-

derloin with a balsamic reduction; or Pan Roasted Duck Breast, thinly sliced duck breast drizzled with an orange balsamic reduction sauce.

“Beef tenderloin would have to be the most requested of the three,” Paik-Rosa says.

Finally, the five-course meal ends on a high note with the sweetest delight.

Drum roll, please, for Cream Caramel with Italian gelato splashed with a homemade strawberry sauce.

“We have regular patrons who never tire of this place and come in every week,” Paik-Rosa says, adding that the restaurant’s extensive wine list lures in many customers as well.

“We’re a well-rounded restaurant,” he adds. “The ambiance is amazing, service is amazing and, of course, the food is amazing. We’re unique, and the majority of people really appreciate Sicilian cuisine and are willing to try it — and we’re happy because of that.”

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Canton Seafood celebrates with specials

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ust in time for Mother’s Day and graduation season, Canton Seafood Restaurant introduces new party menus and is offering a variety of one-year anniversary specials.

The Chinese eatery specializing in authentic Cantonese-style dishes turns one this week, and in celebration will offer complimentary soup (egg drop soup or seaweed soup) with its lunch and late-night specials.

Also, two of its signature dishes are being offered at a special price: Deep Fried Flounder with seasoning herbs

regularly priced at $15.99 is now $9.99, and House Crispy Chicken regularly $15.99 is now $4.99 (half).

“Our food is real Cantonese-style, not chop suey,” says manager Edwin Chen. “We serve real Chinese food.

A lot of Chinese people come and say our food is the best Chinese food here. Also, we give big portions, and our food is reasonably priced.”

There also are some local favorites on the menu, such as Pork Chop with Salt and Pepper ($10.99) that is pleasantly juicy inside and perfectly

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CANTON SEAFOOD WHERE 923 Keeaumoku St., Honolulu

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CALL 955.3388 HOURS Daily, 10 a.m. to midnight NOTES Free parking available behind restaurant; street parking also available.

1 Crispy Gau Gee Mein ($6.99) 2 Combination Plate ($7.99) 3 Manager Edwin Chen 4 Deep Fried Flounder ($9.99 special)

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crispy on the outside.

The lunch and late-night special menu features 50 different plates, including the very filling Crispy Gau Gee or Soft Gau Gee Mein ($6.99), which has broccoli, Chinese cabbage, carrot, mushroom, shrimp, chicken, pork, char siu, water chestnut and house special sauce, and comes with four pieces of crispy gau gee. Also a

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must-try is Combination Plate ($7.99), which consists of soup, choi sum with oyster sauce, two crispy won ton, and choice of house special sauce ginger and onion lo mein, gon

lo mein or Young Chow Fried Rice.

Lunch specials are available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the late-night specials from 9 p.m. to midnight, and prices range from $5.99 to $7.99.

There are five different party menus to choose from, priced between $99 and $388. All menu items, specials and party packages are available for dine-in and takeout.

And coming soon is dim sum!

Located on Keeaumoku Street near Ala Moana, Canton Seafood Restaurant offers free parking behind the restaurant, and after 5:30 p.m. at neighboring Maui Divers Jewelry and Bank of Hawaii.

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Panya’s spin on pupus

Panya Homemade Gyoza ($8.95 for six pieces) | Nathalie Walker photos

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fter 14 years serving fresh baked goods and a variety of tasty and well-displayed meals, Panya has more than its fair share of fans. And why not? The bistros have become known as the places to go for light, healthy fare served among décor that is both modern and relaxing. If you didn’t know, Panya also has some darn fine pupus.

Panya Homemade Gyoza ($6.25 for four pieces, $8.95 for six) are made of pork, shrimp and chives, and are steamed then pan-fried, which leaves the skin soft and crispy. The homemade citrus shoyu dipping sauce is a nice light complement to the fresh dumpling. Be forewarned, they go fast. Order the six piece. Or two.

Spicy Wonton ($7.95) is similar in filling to the gyoza, but different in texture and has a surprising kick from the chili oil that is spread over each delec-

LOCATIONS: Panya Bakery, Bistro and Bar at Ala Moana Center Mauka, Mall Level 1450 Ala Moana Blvd.

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Fried Baby Octopus ($9.95)

Spicy Wonton ($7.95)

table piece. Like the gyoza, the wonton flavor match nicely without a single ingredient overpowering another.

One of the most visually appealing options has to be Fried Baby Octopus ($9.95).

Fried to a golden brown, the bite-sized crispy appetizers are carefully arranged on the plate to make the flavorful appetizer

even more appealing. The shoyu and mayonnaise dipping sauce adds a creaminess to the octopus that is worth trying.

Big props to Salt and Pepper Shrimp ($8.95). The butterflied sea creatures are just as they should be: sweet, juicy and plump. Pulling off the shells makes finger licking a necessity even if such behavior seems out

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before you take your first bite — although, of course, Nagoya’s chef gives the dish a personal touch and uses only the best quality noodles. The noodles are stir-fried with bean sprouts, onions, carrots, green onions and cabbage in a light shoyu-based sauce.

And according to Nagoya’s Sue Chen, there are no meat or fish products used in the dish, so you can feel comfortable ordering it again and again.

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many Island menus makes it easy to find a meal you know you’ll enjoy.

Nagoya Ramen, conveniently located in Mililani Shopping Center, is a relatively new kid on the block, but already has quite a following for its hot, delicious bowls of ramen.

But ramen isn’t the only way to slurp oodles of noodles. So if you’re not in the mood for soup, why not give Nagoya’s Vegetable Fried Noodles ($6.50) a twirl?

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ith the recent opening of Curry King’s second location at Chinese Cultural Plaza, manager and chef Shane Yang can’t help but share in the delight.

“We first opened at the food court at Ward Warehouse this past September, and now it’s great that we have another location for people to enjoy,” he says.

According to Yang, Curry King’s driving mission is to offer the highest-quality cuisine at an affordable price.

The restaurant specializes in favorites, such as paitan ramen, a delicious pork-

based soup served with ramen or udon, and, of course, an array of curry selections is a given as well.

“People know us for our ramen and curry, but at our Chinese Cultural Plaza location we also have Tea Leaf Smoked Duck on the menu.

Priced at $20, diners receive a whole duck, which is served a la carte. Yang says the duck is moist, tender and gives off an alluring smoked-tea flavor.

“We marinate the duck overnight and then cook it for about 20 minutes or so.

This dish is a hit with many Chinese customers, but we want others to try it, too.”

Curry King also recently introduced Pumpkin

Tempura and Sweet Potato Tempura to its growing menu.

“There are so many things at Curry King besides curry,” Yang adds. So, don’t let the name fool you.

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Shane Yang with Tea Leaf Smoked Duck ($20) Pumpkin Tempura ($2.95)

HOURS Monday-Saturday 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

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1 Ebi Tempura Roll ($3.80), Rainbow Roll ($4.80) and Volcano Roll ($4.80)

3 Kitchen prep Chelsea Ganer (left) and lead supervisor Marj Anagaran

2 Spicy Bomb ($2.80), Ahi Poke ($2.20) and Tobiko ($2.20)

4 Genki Set 1 ($11)

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rashaimase! A friendly greeting from employees of Genki Sushi fills the room as you walk through the door, and you stand face to face with a rotating conveyor belt with a vast array of bite-sized delights thinking about which plate you’re going to pick first.

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With more than 90 items to choose from, Genki Sushi provides customers with a vast array of sushi and other items to munch on. The kaiten-style dining has been a big hit with customers upon Genki Sushi’s opening in Hawaii in 1992.

The fried items are savory must-try dishes.

Seafood dishes Ebi Fry ($3.80) and Ika Geso

Karaage ($2.20) are sure to please any customer searching for that comfortfood feeling. There’s also a new item that will be added to the new Genki Sushi menu — Shumai ($2.80), pork dumplings.

Rolls at Genki Sushi are not your ordinary rolls.

They’re packed with flavor, various ingredients and color — sometimes it takes more than one bite to finish

off a piece. Rainbow Roll ($4.80), Volcano Roll ($4.80) and Ebi Tempura Roll ($3.80) are among the local favorites that keep customers flocking to Genki Sushi on a regular basis.

As if the rolls weren’t enough, Genki also offers various types of nigiri (a common type of sushi with a clump of rice and fish on top). Ahi (market price) is a sure winner, and the fish

is always fresh and tasty.

Other favorites include Fresh Salmon ($2.80) served with a lemon wedge and Garlic Ebi ($2.80).

Additional items priced at $2.80 include Unagi, Abalone Salad and Spicy Salmon. If you’re looking to try something other than nigiri sushi with seafood, there also are other options such as Spam ($1.50) and Tamago ($1.50).

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5 Spicy Tuna Set ($11) 6 Fresh Salmon ($2.80), Garlic Ebi ($2.80) and Ahi (market price), 7 Ebi Fry ($3.80), Shumai ($2.80) and Ika Geso Karaage ($2.20) 6

But wait, there’s more.

Ahi Poke ($2.20), Tobiko ($2.20) and Spicy Bomb ($2.80) are sure crowd pleasers, and like all other dishes at Genki, they’re never lacking in flavor.

If the task of grabbing plates from the conveyor belt is a little too much for you to handle, you can always place an order with your server. There also are Set Menus that are perfect

for takeout orders. Genki Set 1 ($11) includes six different types of sushi and is one of the most popular sets. It contains items including Tobiko, Tamago, Ahi and Spicy Tuna Gunkan.

And if “spicy” is on your mind, Spicy Tuna Set ($11) has 10 pieces of Spicy Tuna goodness that will leave you wondering how you ever lived with-

out it in the first place.

Besides the sushi, there also are other dishes such as Edamame ($1.50), Miso Soup ($2.20), Tossed Green Salad ($2.20), Cold Tofu ($2.20) and Chawan Mushi ($2.80).

It can be intimidating to look through the menu at all the choices available at Genki Sushi, but its kaiten-style dining and por-

tions will allow you to try a little bit of everything.

With locations across Oahu (Kapahulu, Waiau, Kaneohe, Ala Moana, Waikele, Ewa Town Center, Ward Centre, Aina Haina and Kapolei), Maui, Big Island and Kauai, you’re sure to find a Genki Sushi that will satisfy your sushi cravings. So, get ready to eat your fill and stack up those plates.

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n any given day, you’ll find a bustling lunch crowd of businessmen and friends who’ve found the ideal lunch spot in Golden Duck Chinese Restaurant.

A few hours later, tables of

families will gather for a dinner filled with the best in local Chinese fare. The common thread that pulls everyone toward the restaurant’s King Street and Waialae Avenue locations is a welcoming

atmosphere that owner Darlene Fong strives to maintain every day. “We have a lot of loyal customers. They come back and we know their names now,” she says.

The eatery’s inviting

interior is perfect for family-style dining, and there are a few dishes in particular that leave patrons coming back for more. Honey Glazed Walnut Shrimp ($11.95) draws you in with an enticing blend of mayonnaise, honey and lemon juice coated shrimp, accompanied by a sweet bite of crisp walnuts.

Another favorite is the well-seasoned Salt Pepper Chicken Wings ($8.50).

“The pepper and garlic

have a lot of flavor, and the wings are crispy on the outside and really moist and juicy on the inside,” says Fong.

Golden Duck also boasts a wide array of shrimp dishes, with Asparagus with Shrimp ($10.95) topping the list. “You can get it black-bean style or garlic sauté. A lot of customers prefer black-bean style,” says Fong of the special. Be sure to try Shrimp Canton ($8.50) as

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The Mandalay

themandalayhawaii.com Open daily, 10:30 a.m.–9 p.m.

1 Vegetarian Scallop with Baby Bok Choy ($11.95) 2 Vegetarian Bean Curd Soup ($3.95) 3 Mixed Seafood in Taro Basket ($17.95 small, $38 large)

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n a late afternoon on a recent weekday, various parties gathered to enjoy a late lunch in the relaxing, elegant atmosphere of The Mandalay.

A couple groups of customers leisurely chatted over their meals, while others were there for a business meeting. The Mandalay serves up tasty Cantonese cuisine and Hong Kong-style dim sum in a convenient downtown location, making it the perfect place to enjoy a casual lunch with friends or add a little spark to a meeting. Small alcoves also offer a place for couples to enjoy an intimate dinner.

The Mandalay boasts an extensive menu that features a range of dishes — from seafood and meat to a growing vegetarian selection. Linda Chan, who co-owns the restaurant alongside her husband, explains that The Mandalay offers traditional cuisine that can be found in Hong Kong, as well as locally inspired flavors.

The restaurant serves dim sum, which is cooked to order, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The most popular dim sum dishes include Shrimp with Chive Dumpling, Scallop with Spinach Dumpling and Seafood Bundle, which includes fish fillet, shrimp, mushroom and baby corn wrapped with bean curd. Each dim sum dish is priced according to size (prices range from $2.50 to $4.95).

“Everything is made by hand,” Chan says. “A lot of workmanship is involved with the dim sum.”

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items include Award-Winning DeepFried Chicken Wing ($10.95), Peking Duck with Buns ($30 for a whole duck, and $16 for a half) and Mongolian Beef ($10.95). Chan says that one customer favorite is House Special Chow Mein ($10.95), which features fish fillet, shrimp, scallop, cuttlefish and mixed vegetables over noodles.

For one interesting option, try Mixed Seafood in Taro Basket ($17.95 for a small; $38 for a large), which features various types of fish and vegetables — all in a tasty taro bowl.

On top of all of these quality dishes, as of recently, vegetarians can enjoy a couple of new menu options created with nomeat diets in mind. Just a couple of weeks ago, The Mandalay has added two new dishes: Vegetarian Scallop with Baby Bok Choy ($11.95) and Shredded Tofu with Broccoli ($10.95). The restaurant also is looking to add more vegetarian dishes in the near future.

“Nowadays, people are more health conscious, and they try to eat more healthy,” Chan explains. “People are looking for more vegetarian dishes, and we have had many requests for these items.”

The Mandalay also has many more vegetarian menu items, such as Vegetarian Bean Curd Soup ($3.95).

For more new options, customers won’t have to wait long. The Mandalay plans to unveil a new menu in June.

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lthough The Mandalay opened fairly recently, co-owners Linda Chan and her husband, Larry, are longtime restauranteurs. The couple moved to the Islands from Hong Kong in the 1960s and got their start in the restaurant industry bussing tables. In the 1990s, with the help of other family members who had moved to the Islands, they started their own restaurant — the now-closed chain Eastern Garden. After deciding to consolidate their efforts into one restaurant, the Chans launched The Mandalay in 2006.

Server Located on Alakea Street, The Mandalay Wilfred has become a hub for downtown workers.

Leung After all, The Mandalay has a number of features that appeal to the busy downtown set, such as the Pau Hana Takeout Special. The special is offered from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Customers have a choice of three entrees from six different categories: Noodles and Rice, Fish, Chicken, Tofu, Beef and Pork and Vegetables. Samples of options are Crispy Gau Gee Mein, Stir-Fried Fish Fillets, Black Bean Chicken and Beef Broccoli. Three entrees cost $23 total.

Another quick and easy option is the Express Hours menu, which is offered from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. This features a plate-lunch style meal, and customers can choose one entree ($5.50) two entrees ($6.50) or three entrees ($7.50) per plate from options such as Eggplant with Pork, Orange Chicken, and Sweet and Sour Spare Ribs.

In addition to serving the needs of the weekday workers, The Mandalay also has established itself as a premier place to host a party or hold a meeting. Co-owner Linda Chan explains that The Mandalay often hosts birthday, wedding or anniversary celebrations, in addition to large meetings for organizations. To fuel your party or meeting, The Mandalay offers lunch and dinner banquet menus; there are three set menus for lunch, and four set menus for dinner. Each features a variety of dishes and can feed up to 10 people.

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uuanu Okazuya is known for serving the kind of traditional okazu and local dishes that remind you of childhood. As the eatery’s tagline suggests, one bite and it’ll taste “… just like home.” But owner Mark Kitagawa and manager Johnathan Mosley also have a few tricks up their sleeves when it comes to putting a new twist on an old favorite. Whether classic or inventive, each culinary pleasure is prepared with a dose of comfort.

“It’s not always traditional, but that’s comfort food. Something that Mom might have made, or your aunty put together,” says Mosley. Take Oxtail Stew ($4.75, small; $9.50, large; $7.85, plate), for example, an irresistible stew version of a local favorite. Or there’s temptingly delicious Beef Stew ($4.50), the quintessential homey dish. Both meals are flavorfully prepared from scratch and served with rice.

When it comes to ground-breaking eats, there’s one Nuuanu specialty Dining Out has been

dying to try — fishcakes (80 cents-$1.40). The eatery is fluent in up to 18 varieties and it’s not uncommon to encounter an entirely different selection of fishcake available from day to day.

After taking over the more-than-30-year-old delicatessen from the Nagamine family in 2007, Kitagawa assembled his crew to build on the variety of fishcakes offered by the previous owners. “It’s always an expansion or twist, we don’t do one flavor,” explains Mosley.

While the charming spot had already sold out of one of its best-sellers, Gobo Fishcake, by 9 a.m., Plain, Hot Dog, Boiled Egg, Vegetable, Furikake, Chives, Shrimp, Vienna Sausage and Crab and Onion took Dining Out to fishcake heaven.

The cakes’ slightly crispy shell and soft, chewy interior make them the perfect base to add flavors to. For an extra kick, try Mosley’s Spicy Fishcake made with Chinese chili paste and sprinkled with cayenne pepper. Kitagawa has his own tasty interpretation of a Spicy Fishcake as well,

made with a variety of fresh peppers.

As Mosley describes, “People buy out all of their favorites. Doesn’t matter what’s up there. It’s all comfort food.”

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tableside @ Camellia Buffet

Above: Waitress Hee Ryung Pak with Fresh Shrimp and Flap Meat with mixed vegetables (available for dinner buffet, $24.95) Inset: Fresh Shrimp (available for dinner buffet, $24.95)

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amellia Buffet is always swarming with customers who can’t wait to partake in its impressive all-you-caneat buffet and cook up all their favorites on the yakiniku grill. This do-it-yourself dining concept is best shared with family and friends. Camellia Buffet is open daily for lunch (10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.) and dinner (2:30-10 p.m.), and is located at 930 McCully St. For more information, call 951.0511. Reservations are recommended.

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Filipino fare done right T he taste for Filipino cuisine is rapidly expanding internationally.

Max’s of Manila has more than 125 locations in the Philippines, 10 locations in North America, and it has edged its way into the Middle Eastern market with two restaurants now open in Dubai.

Whether it be the first restaurant, which was created by Maximo Gimenez’s niece Ruby, who as a child helped Gimenez run a cafe in Quezon City, Philippines, after World War II, or the newest franchise that opened last month in Vancouver, it is crucial that the menu and quality remain faithful to the heritage and tradition from which it originally blossomed.

On Oahu, Max’s of Manila’s general manager Malay San Luis and her staff are doing their part to re-create the hospitality that Gimenez and Ruby offered to local Filipinos and occupational troops in the ’40s. Max’s is now offering an adaptation of the common Laing dish,

which is basically a taro leaf stew.

Priced at $12.50, Max’s guests can enjoy Spicy Laing Tilapia.

“It is a boneless tilapia filet that is prepared lightly crispy and topped with the laing or stew of taro that has been simmered in coconut milk and has a hint of spice,” says San Luis.

If your stomach is grumbling for more of a meaty delight, Max’s Crispy Pata ($12.95 small, $16.95 large) is a hearty option. Crispy Pata begins with a ham hog or pork knuckles, the plump leg portion which contains a robust amount of meat. Max’s chefs begin by simmering the pork knuckles in spices and their special marinade for hours to tenderize the meat. After which they deep-fry the entire portion relinquishing a crispy skin exterior of a succulent and juicy meaty interior for 1 you, and your friends and family to enjoy.

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ast week Dining Out told you Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant is located in Aina Haina. Our mistake, the restaurant is actually located in Niu Valley at Niu Valley Shopping Center (5724 Kalanianaole Hwy.).

1 Crispy Pata ($12.95 small, $16.95 large) 2 Spicy Laing Tilapia ($12.50) Chris Fleck photos

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puree blended with sweet ’n’ sour and a splash of soda with strawberry puree.

It’s a little extra tart because of the blue raspberry flavor.”

It’s simply paradise on earth at Tropics Bar & Grill.

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Patisserie La Palme D’Or Pure sweetness and absolute decadence take over at Patisserie La Palme D’Or at Ala Moana Center, where customers rave about the many alluring offerings created by head chef Akiko Kimura and the rest of her pastry dream team. La Palme D’Or opened in 2006 and ever since then the marriage of Japanese and European flavors has been thriving. The patisserie’s signature pastry is Gateau Au Fraise (strawberry shortcake), and 18 | DINING OUT | APRIL 8-14, 2012

1 Stage Restaurant’s virgin Dis-So-Ono ($5) (photo courtesy of Stage Restaurant)

4 Stage Restaurant’s virgin Garden Mist ($5) (photo courtesy of Stage Restaurant)

2 La Palme D’Or’s virgin Lava Flow ($4)

5 Panya sales associate Caity Kondo with virgin Lava Flow

3 Tropics Bar & Grill’s virgin Pina Colada ($8)

6 Tropics Bar & Gril’s Book ’em Danno ($7)

Cheese D’Or is quite a hit among cheesecake enthusiasts, among a slew of other melt-in-yourmouth creations.

And while the pastries ultimately receive the oohs and ahhs here, its drinks aren’t ones to pass up either, especially Patisserie La Palme D’Or's Lava Flow ($4). This La Palme D’Or original is a dessert in a cup as it features a creamy blend of a special strawberry puree mixed with condensed milk — sans alcohol, of course!

With very few ingredients, sometimes the simple things in life are best.

And while on the topic of non-alcoholic drinks, Jelly Mocha Au Lait ($5.55) is the best energy booster by far, consisting of coffee jelly au lait with La Palme D’Or’s original iced chocolate made from the finest French-produced dark chocolate, and rich and creamy cocoa milk. If you’re anything like me, you’ll be revved up with energy for days.

Finally, Plantation Tea Jelly Drink ($4) with 100 percent pineapple juice jelly

and sweetened black tea is the perfect drink options that are definite must-haves, drink for spring and summer when the including the standard Lava Flow, Pina Colada, Strawberry Daiquiri, Li Hing temperature is heating up.

Daiquiri and Margarita (all $5). Yet, what Patisserie La Palme D’Or sets Stage apart are the unique virgin Ala Moana Center cocktails, which Stage’s bartenders can 1450 Ala Moana Blvd. mix up in no time. For example, Dis-So941.6161 Ono ($5) features Coco Lopez Coconut Syrup and chocolate syrup blended and Stage Restaurant topped with whipped cream and a savory Virgin drinks take center stage at none chocolate drizzle. Next, just in time for other than Stage Restaurant Bar and spring, Stage’s Garden Mist is refreshingly Amuse Wine Bar. Located on the second perfect in every sense of the word. Imagine floor of the Honolulu Design Center, this a chilled glass filled to the brim with an fabulously modern establishment spotlights elaborate blend of fresh muddled cucumber, a state-of-the-art interior complete with basil and lime juice, liquid sugar and statement lighting, stylish hues and eclectic ginger ale — before you know it, you’ll furnishings, not to mention the extensive be sipping your way into oblivion. artwork on display.

Finally, a Stage experience isn’t complete And Happy Hour (Monday through without sampling its exquisite contemporary Friday from 5 to 7 p.m.) is a must here — Asian-American cuisine. all signature cocktails are available for $5. What’s even better is the fact that the Stage Restaurant bar doesn’t discriminate against those Honolulu Design Center who don’t consume alcohol. In fact, Stage 1250 Kapiolani Blvd.

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ENTERTAINMENT AT CHAI’S ISLAND BISTRO | ALOHA TOWER MARKETPLACE

Sweet sounds of The

Brothers Cazimero

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hai’s Island Bistro captivates locals and visitors from across the globe with its awardwinning Pacific Rim cuisine and renowned local entertainment. Located in Aloha Tower Marketplace, the restaurant prides itself on creating feasts for the senses as Chef Chai Chaowasaree draws from a bounty of Hawaii’s harvest — from land and sea. And while every night of the week is an opportune time to pay a visit to Chai’s Island Bistro, Friday nights especially draw in the crowds as The Brothers Cazimero take the stage from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Robert and Roland Cazimero are legends in Hawaii’s music scene and have undoubtedly made their indelible imprint on the face of contemporary Hawaiian music. They’ve performed nationally and internationally, and have garnered numerous awards.

“The Brothers Cazimero are the best entertainers in Hawaii,” says Chaowasaree.

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Delight ($4.50), which comes with a scoop of rich mango ice cream and is served over a bed of warm, coconut-flavored sticky rice. And to top that off?

Crushed peanuts.

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ining Out headed down Nimitz Highway to visit the newest location of Bangkok Chef, which has more than 30 entrees on its menu from curry to noodles and salads.

Not only is the menu extensive, but the portions are enough for lunch and then an afternoon snack.

Main course dishes are served with jasmine rice, but you can substitute sticky or brown rice for just 50 cents more.

We caught up with Blaine and Grace Santa Monica and Shaun Castro for lunch.

Grace ordered House

Blaine Santa Monica: “Spring Rolls ($7.95, six pieces) were good, hot and fresh, and it wasn’t hard, it was crunchy.”

Grace Santa Monica: “I got House Delight ($4.50).

There were real mangoes inside. It was good.”

Shaun Castro: “The Panang Curry ($8.45) was delicious.”

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The Brothers Cazimero | Photo courtesy of Chai’s Island Bistro

“They’ve performed at Chai’s Island Bistro for almost 14 years and they are just amazing.

“I never get bored of them and it always puts a smile on my face when Robert sings My Sweet

Pikake Lei, which also happens to be Robert’s favorite lei,” he adds.

Robert Cazimero also performs at Chai’s Island Bistro Wednesday nights from 7 to 8:45 p.m. joined by a lovely hula dancer. (from left) Blaine and Grace Santa Monica, and Shaun Castro | Nicole Kato photo

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Valid at Participating Locations Windward Mall 235-4467 Pearl City 486-4467 • Hilo 959-2600 Valid(Ala at Participating Locations: Waikiki Moana Blvd) 949-4467 Waikiki (Ala Moana), Hilo, Pearl City, and Windward Mall www.ihophawaii.com

WAIMALU 485-8883

MANOA 988-5923

98-1277 Kaahumanu St. (across from Safeway)

2752 Woodlawn Drive

Veal and Shrimp sauteed with garlic, onions, bell peppers and sausage in a white wine and coriander butter sauce

w w w. p a e s a n o h a w a i i . c o m

Build Build your your own own Japanese Japanese “pancake� “pancake� layered layered with with noodles, noodles, cabbage, cabbage, pork, pork, egg, egg, etc. etc.

SHOCHAN

Mon-Sat 9am to 7:30pm; Sun 9:30am to 6pm • 1111 McCully Street • 947-5411

711 Queen St. 597-8880 1111 Bishop St. #4 536-8363 Ala Moana Center 946-6388 Royal Hawaiian Center 791-2969

2752 Woodlawn Dr. Manoa Marketplace 988-4310

!

BYOB

99 each

ONLY $

Located inside of Zippy’s

GRAND OPENING

Your choice: • Crispy Gau Gee - 10 pcs • Chinese Chicken Salad • Oyster Sauce Chicken with Cake Noodle

Available for lunch & dinner at Kahala location only

Napoleon’s Bakery

Fendu Boulangerie

Waikiki - 1850 Ala Moana Blvd 949-4467 Waikiki - Kuhio & Lewers 921-2400

Catering

Tropics Bar & Grill

4369 Lawehana St. (across Target in Salt Lake) 422-0059

BAKERY

IHOP

Online

Larry’s Bakery

Ala Moana Center - Mall Level Mountain Side, next to Shirokiya 941-6161

2005 Kalia Road Hilton Hawaiian Village (Ali‘i Tower) 949-4321

Waikiki Beach Eggspress

After Midnight

La Palme D’or

Pearl City - Times Sq. SC 486-4467 Kaneohe - Windward Mall 235-4467 Hilo - Prince Kuhio Plaza 959-2600

OKONOMIYAKI • TEPPANYAKI 449 Kapahulu Ave, 2nd Floor LUNCH 11:30a-5:00p DINNER 5:00p-10:00p Closed Tuesdays

Year Of The Dragon Special For 10 People $

178

Dine-in or take-out

Seafood w/ Tofu Soup 3 Lobsters w/ Ginger & Onions Whole Crispy Chicken Beef w/ Young Ginger & Pineapple Steamed Fish Fillet w/ Ginger Salt & Pepper Shrimp Choy Sum w/ Meat Sauce Garlic w/ Shrimp Fried Rice Dessert

FREE LOBSTER

with purchase of (4) orders from Special Lungfunghawaii.com • Open Daily 11am-9pm Open Menu 5724 Kalanianaole Hwy • Niu Valley Shopping Ctr. LOTS OF FREE PARKING

377-5555 or 377-5566

225-0603

98-150 Kaonohi St. •• Tel: 486-5100

*Valid on actual birthday w/valid ID

Receive a FREE JJ’s Bistro

Celebrate Easter at Shore Bird BREAKFAST BUFFET

BEACHFRONT AT THE OUTRIGGER REEF ON THE BEACH 2169 KALIA ROAD s WAIKIKI

(808) 922-2887 VALET PARKING WWW.SHOREBIRDWAIKIKI.COM

EASTER DINNER SPECIAL

7-11 A.M s

MUSHROOM-STUFFED ANGUS

SALAD BAR & LUNCH BUFFET

NEW YORK STEAK. INCLUDES OUR

FEATURING YANKEE POT ROAST

HOMEMADE CARROT CAKE

P.M s

SERVED WITH VANILLA BEAN

EASTER LUNCH SPECIAL GRILLED HAM, EGG & CHEESE

GELATO, CARAMEL DRIZZLE & WHIPPED CREAM FOR DESSERT.

SANDWICH ON TEXAS TOAST

P.M s

11 A.M P.M s

REGULAR MENU AVAILABLE ALL DAY.

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Chocolate Pyramid dessert on your birthday!

*Menu and prices subject to change.

KAMA‘AINA SPECIAL! LUNCH & DINNER

20% OFF

1 Coupon per group. Must have valid ID. Not combinable with other discounts.

Discounts off regular adult price. No online or photo-copied coupons. Must purchase beverage. Not valid on Holidays. Expires 4/13/12

BIRTHDAY SPECIAL! 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 4/13/12

WHERE TO DINE BUFFET

CHINESE

CAFE

Camellia Buffet

Anytime Cafe

Aina Haina Chop Suey

930 McCully St. 951-0511/0611

Market City Shopping Center 2919 Kapiolani Blvd 735-3888

Aina Haina Shopping Center 820 W. Hind Dr. 373-1303 or 373-4632

Kissaten Westridge Mall 486-5100

3553 Waialae Ave. 738-8666

Golden Duck 4230 Waialae Ave., Kahala 737-7188 1221 S. King St. 597-8088

A Catered Experience 94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd.

677-7744

2380 Kuhio Ave. 923-2260

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant

923 Keeaumoku St. 955-3388

CATERERS Makittii

111 N. King St. 521-8268

Canton Seafood Restaurant

88 Piikoi St. 593-1200

Makino Chaya

Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant

Hee Hing Restaurant 449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL $15.95 Complete Dinner New Hours 5:30 - 6:45pm

RESTAURANT

10% OFF

$11.45 Complete Lunch

SUNTORY

Entire Menu

& after 10:30 p.m.

Sapporo & Kirin (large) $5.75 after 10:30pm

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor

restaurantsuntory.com

Buffet

For up to 20 people

922-5511

ROYAL PALACE R E S TA U R A N T

Lunch $11.95

Kids $7.50 (Ages 5–12)

4510 Salt Lake Boulevard 96818 Stadium Mall, next to Ice Palace LOTS OF PARKING

Offering Buffet & Sit Down Menus

Lunch Buffet (11:00AM-2:00PM) Daily ..................$10.50

Dinner Buffet (5:30pM-8:30PM) Weekends/Holidays..$11.95 Monday – Friday ........$10.95

Special Party Menu - $185.00 per table of 10 -Scallop Soup -Whole Peking Duck w/ Steamed Buns -Salt & Pepper Shrimp -Seafood Combination w/ Mixed Vegetables -Sweet & Sour or Steamed Fish Filet -Cold Ginger Chicken -Live Lobster with Ginger onion or Black Bean Sauce (2pc.) -House Special Cake Noodle -Steamed Rice Restaurant Hours: 10 AM - 9 PM

Call for Reservations 487-6662 or 486-7410

Available on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday Only –––––––––––––––––Beginning–––––––––––––– Gravlax Salmon Roulade with Cream Cheese and Crab Meat with a glass of Mionetto Prosecco Gold Label

Buy one dinner entree, receive 2nd entree

––––––––––––––– Appetizers –––––––––––––– Pork Tenderloin Sate’ with Thai Peanut Sauce and Cucumber Salad

–––––––––––––––– Salad –––––––––––––––––

50% OFF

Poached Pear Salad with Rainbow Vegetables and Raspberry Vinaigrette with a glass of Esser Chardonnay

valid Sun, Mon & Tues Expires 4/17/12.

––––––––––– Choice of Entrée ––––––––––––– • Chef Chai’s Signature Thai Style Oxtail Soup & Steamed Rice • Chicken Roulade with Roasted Leek Gravy & Mashed Potato • Seafood Tortellini with Lobster Reduction with a glass of Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir $40 per person ––––––––––––Dessert––––––––––– for Dinner Heart Shape White Chocolate Amore Truffle $15 per person for Wines Aloha Tower Marketplace FREE VALET PARKING • www.chefchai.com

Special Guest Wed: Robert Cazimero Thurs: Jerry Santos Fri: Brothers Cazimero Sat: Danny Couch

• 585-0011

$1 OFF Any Bread

Dinner $15.95

purchases over $4

Must present coupon for discount.

Not to be combined with any other specials or promotions.

Kids $9.00 (Ages 5–12)

Must present coupon • exp. 4/12/12

DAILY BREAD SPECIALS TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

Rustic Kalamata Olive Bread Sundried Tomato Cheesebread Foccacia Derecco Walnut Raisin Hamakua Farms Mushroom Bread Buckwheat Fig

Reservations Recommended

*Free parking available at First Hawaiian Bank

947-2836

Open 7 Days • 2700 So. King St.

Maple Garden/Yen King 909 Isenberg Street • 941-6641 www.MapleGardenHawaii.com

“All Natural no added chemicals”

988-4310 2752 Woodlawn Dr. • Manoa Marketplace

Tues-Sat 7:30am-7pm; Sunday 7:30am-3pm

Easter!

Happy Mondays & Thursdays Special

Buy 1 Soup Get 2nd Soup

50% OFF

with this Coupon

Expires 4-19-2012 Not to be combined with any other offers or specials

Hanaki Japanese Cuisine

Serving Oahu’s Ohanas For More Than 14 Yrs. 11:30 am-2:30 pm; 5 pm-9:30 pm (Closed Tuesdays)

MANOA MARKETPLACE (Tons of FREE Parking) 988-1551

Dear Hearts, I’ve never met an ugly person No matter how ugly I look at their better side and always find them lovely This creed has stood me well I am accepted with friends wherever I go.

Bless you, Shiro

WAIMALU

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

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WHERE TO DINE Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant

ON ON

Mandalay (The)

at McCully 1110 McCully St.

1055 Alakea St. 525-8585

Ala Moana Center 1450 Ala Moana Blvd.

4th Floor - Ho’okipa Terrace 947-8818

Seafood Village Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa

On On at McCully

Street Level, 2424 Kalakaua Ave, #102 971-1818

946-8833

FAMILY DINING

Panda Cuisine Maple Garden / Yen King

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

909 Isenberg St. 941-6641

Little Villlage Noodle House 1113 Smith St. 545-3008

Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant

5724 Kalanianaole Hwy. 377-5566

Liliha Square 524-1628

ROYAL PALACE R E S TA U R A N T

Royal Palace Restaurant Stadium Mall 4510 Salt Lake Blvd. #C1 487-6662 or 486-7410

Ert’s Grill 99-082 Kauhale St., Aiea 488-8898

Home of the “Milky-White” Paitan Ramen!

Visit us at our new location!

Purchase any entrée* after 6:30pm and receive a FREE side order of fries

Open Easter Sunday April 8th Call In Your Orders Today!

Moiliili ..........................................951-5696 (KOZO) Kahala Mall ............................738-5696 (KOZO) Keeaumoku by Wal-Mart... 946-5696 (KOZO) Pearl City by Wal-Mart ....................455-6805 Pearlridge ............................483-6805

Lunch Special

Jumbo Curry Pack

*Excluding breakfast. Must present coupon.

488-8898

WWW.KOZOSUSHIHAWAII.NET

99-082 Kauhale • Aiea Next to Trina’s Beauty

Smoked Meat & Onions

Sun. & Mon. 10:30am-3pm • Tues.-Sat. 10:30am-9pm Exp. 4/13/12

An Easter Favorite...

Max’s Chicken

Easter Special April 6, 7 & 8 Only

801 Dillingham Blvd. (next to Costco Iwilei) Honolulu Hawaii 96817

Free Bubbies Mochi Ice Cream with Purchase of a Pizza & Salad.

Waipahu Shopping Plaza 94-300 Farrington Hwy., Suite F-1 Waipahu, Hawaii 96797

Cuisine of the Philippines

Make your reservation today!

www.maxschicken.com

951-MAXS (6297)

WARD CENTRE (Auahi Streetfront) 1200 Ala Moana 596-0066 KAILUA (Next to Boots & Kimo’s) 151 Hekili St. 230-8400

$7.95

• Choice of Curry • Miso Soup • Salad • Gyoza

Valid daily between 11am-2pm at both locations.

Ward Warehouse • 591-8855 • Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm • Fri-Sat 11am-10pm Chinese Cultural Plaza (100 N. Beretania St.) • 538-1151 • Open Daily 7:30am-2:30pm

FREE

Must present coupon.

Not valid w/other specials/discounts.

Limit one coupon per person.

Exp. 4/14/12

4 pc. gyoza w/any regular entree OR 2 pc. shrimp tempura w/any combo meal

Mililani Shopping Center • Open Daily 10am-9pm

625-9999

April Special Banana Chantilly Cake

KOREAN CUISINE TAX DAY

RELIEF SPECIAL

One Pound of Kobe Beef Shabu Shabu

April 15 & 16 2012 for Lunch and Dinner only.

Other discounts do not apply.

ONLY

$

17

95

• LUNCH $16.95 10:30AM - 2:30PM • DINNER $24.95 2:30PM-10PM KAL BI, SIRLOIN, CHICKEN, SASHIMI, SPICY PORK

NEW!

*DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALL BEVERAGESWITH THIS AD. EXP. 4/30/12.

TWO GREAT LOCATIONS!

AIEA • 484-2222 98-150 Kaonohi St.

HONOLULU • 589-2299 510 Piikoi St.

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930 McCully St. • 951-0511/951-0611

• PRIVATE PARTY ROOM • CONVENIENT PARKING

WHERE TO DINE Henry Loui’s

Kit N Kitchen

Panya Bistro • Bakery • Bar

Sam Choy’s BLC

2850 Paa St. 833-3728

1010 University Avenue 942-7622

Ala Moana Center, Mauka - Mall Level 946-6388

580 N. Nimitz Hwy. 545-7979

Le Cacao Bistro

(inside Best Western - The Plaza) 3253 N. Nimitz Hwy 836-3636

JJ Bistro & French Pastry 3447 Waialae Ave.

Plaza Cafe

3441 Waialae Ave.

739-0993

626-5368

Waimalu - 98-020 Kam Hwy. 488-8824 Waipahu - 94-256 Waipahu Depot St. 676-2088

Kenny’s Restaurant

Rainbow Drive Inn

Opulicious

1620 N. School St. 841-0931

Kenny’s Express Hawaiian BBQ

Pagoda 1525 Rycroft St. 948-8356

808 Yong’s BBQ

Under New Management BUY one regular Entrée and GET 2nd Entrée* 50%OFF! (With coupon)

Ewa Beach Shp. Ctr. - 91-919 Fort Weaver Rd. 689-0999

3308 Kanaina Ave. 737-0177

946 Coolidge St. 943-8885

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 2nd floor 922-9333

Shore Bird Restaurant

Restaurant Epic

Outrigger Reef on the Beach 922-2887

1131 Nuuanu Ave. 587-7877

YAKINIKU

With any entree:

MILLION Kalbi Seaweed Soup

Beef Stone Bi Bim Bap

10.00 OFF

$

Mega-Plate

Must present coupon. 1 coupon per table. Not combinable w/ other discounts. Exp. 4/30/12

Expires 4/15/12

Next to Zippy’s, Don Quijote & Nanding’s Bakery

596-0799

626 SHERIDAN ST. (behind Walmart)

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

Graduation Menu • Roasted Meat Appetizer Platter $ 23 (Roasted Duck, Char Siu, Bean Curd Roll) For Ta 8 • Mixed Seafood Soup b of 10 le • Dynasty Style Golden Fried Chicken • Chef’s Special Style Black Pepppered Beef Tenderloin • Steamed Fish Filets w/Ham & Vegetable in a Lotus Wrap • Shrimps with Garlic, Chili & Pepper in a Ocean Basket • Shanghai Pak Choy & Virginia Ham in Supreme Broth • Yeung Chow Style Fried Rice • Dessert of the Day

Panda Cuisine

947-1688 Hong Kong Style Dishes Late Night Special

Lunch Special includes soup of the day and rice ONLY

$

7.99

11:00am – 4:45pm

TING STAR T A

NO MSG

$

Katsu & Tempura & Karaage

LUNCH 11am –2:30pm DINNER 5pm – 9pm | Closed Mondays

katsu-hawaii.com

MORE dinner parking at Larry’s Auto parking lot

Since 1989

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT!

Ala Moana Center 947-8818

6.99

10:00pm – close

10% OFF

Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)

Hong Kong Dim Sum & Regular Menu Items

10.99

w/purchase of entrée. Dine-in only.

Free Dessert w/purchase of entrée.

Mango Pudding or Almond Float available.

Not valid with other specials or promotions. Must present coupon. EXPIRES 4/12/12

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

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 10 Years!

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

Specially prepared with E-mein noodles

$

5% OFF

Credit Card Sale Only (With Coupon)

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 4/30/12. Must present coupon.

Live Lobster ONLY

Salad Bar Japanese Curry Rice • Miso Soup Side Dishes • Udon Dessert • And more!

3008 Waialae Ave. | 734-2222

Katsu

Catering Available

94-216 Farrington Hwy • Waipahu

NOW OPEN

All-you-can-eat

Kalbi Kim Chee Chi-ke

*Equal or lessor value. Does not include specials.

678-8058

Shiro’s Saimin Haven

10% OFF(Charge) • 15% OFF(Cash)

Lobster $1299

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 4/30/12. Must present coupon.

FREE GARLIC BREAD

Special Set Menus

w/ any purchase. Must present coupon.

One coupon per person.

Exp. 5/15/12

• Petite Garden Salad • Chef’s Daily Dessert • Your Choice of: A- Pan Fried Pork Chop B- Chicken Parmesan

BYOB WELCOME

www.mccullysc.com • Ample Parking Available in Basement off Pumehana St. 1960 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 103, Honolulu, HI 96826 • 946-3338 DINING OUT | APR. 8-14, 2012 |

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WHERE TO DINE Wailana Coffee House

Plumeria Beach House

FINE DINING

1860 Ala Moana Blvd.

955-1764

Bali Steak & Seafood Hilton Hawaiian Village (Rainbow Tower) 2005 Kalia Road 949-4321

Willoughby’s (inside Ohana Honolulu Hotel) 3401 N. Nimitz Hwy 837-5932

Aloha Tower Market Pl. 585-0011

Waikiki Business Plaza 2270 Kalakaua Ave. 923-3877

2440 Kuhio Ave. 922-5555

801 Dillingham Blvd.

951-6297

1250 Kapiolani Blvd.

237-5429

Top of Waikiki

Hy’s Steak House

94-300 Farrington Hwy

EASTER CELEBRATION AT HEE HING

Sunday, April 8, 2012 11AM - Midnight Prime Rib Roast $ 95

16

Seafood Continental

14

$

50

Roast Turkey w/Smoked Ham $1395 DINNERS INCLUDE “ALL YOU CAN EAT” SALAD BAR, Corn on the Cob, Coconut Cake and MORE!

Eggs Benedict Royal

9

$ 95

Breakfast served 24 Hours

EASTER SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET

EASTER SUNDAY SPECIAL MENU

Kaimuki - 3040 Waialae Ave. 734-0404 Ala Moana - Makai Market 949-2120

ITALIAN Happy Valley Pasta & Pizza 3106 Monsarrat Ave. 737-0080

a cut

above the rest.

Royal Hawaiian Center at the Royal Grove www.illupino.com • 808.922.3400

Peking Duck, Imperial Scallop Soup, Maine Lobster Ginger Scallion, Roasted Garlic Chicken, Braised Boneless Beef Shortribs, Peipa Tofu on Spinach, Sweet and Sour Whole Fresh Fish, Braised E Mein with Duck, Steamed Rice, Mango Tapioca $279 Table of Ten

SPECIAL SEAFOOD MENU*

Seafood Potsitckers Watercress Soup with Tofu and Fresh Fish Ginger Scallion • Maine Lobster on Lo Mein Noodles Roasted Garlic Chicken or Pepper Salt Shrimp Steamed Flounder Fillet with Black Bean Sauce Sauteed Ong Choy with Chili Chinese Miso Mongolian Pork Chop or Szechuan Eggplant

Easter Day Brunch & Dinner Buffet Sunday, April 8, 2012 Call 948-8356 For Reservations

BRUNCH: 9:00am - 2:00pm DINNER: 4:00pm - 9:30pm Easter Day BRUNCH BUFFET Easter Day DINNER BUFFET

For reservations, call

SALAD BAR

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

POKE BAR

735-5544

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 4/15/12.

Also available Pasta • Burgers • Salads • Sandwiches

OPEN TIL MIDNIGHT!

Shrimp Scampi

Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Happy Hour • Early Dinner Specials

$23.95 Adults • $22.95 Seniors $11.95 keikis 4 to 12

FREE PIZZA!

2919 Kapiolani Blvd., #218

“Il Lupino leaves little room for anything other than the highest praise...one of the truest Italian dining experiences in town.” - Jo McGarry, MidWeek

Sunday, April 8 • 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Array of Salads, Ahi Poke, Hawaiian Luau, Hong Kong Dim Sum, Roast Leg of Lamb, Peppered Roast Beef Carving, Roast Pork, Favorite Chinese Entrees, Fresh Baked Cakes & Pies, Almond Float and more

$199 for table of Ten ($89 table of Four) *Available Until March 31, 2012

955-1764 Open 24 Hours 1860 Ala Moana Blvd Validated Parking

The Fat Greek

Stage Restaurant

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

Max’s Of Manila

GREEK

Waikiki - 1831 Ala Moana Blvd 941-3444

Hoku’s

FILIPINO

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

Chai’s Island Bistro

Zippy’s Call the one nearest you

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

MARKET CITY SHPG CNTR 735-3888

Won Ton Noodle

24 | DINING OUT | APR. 8-14, 2012

Seafood Chowder | Asian Chicken Salad / Tofu Watercress Salad / Potato Macaroni Salad / Lomi Lomi Salmon / Carrot & Daikon Namasu Seared Blackened Sashimi / Ahi Inamona Poke / Shoyu Ahi Poke / Korean Style Mussel Poke / Spicy Salmon Poke

ACTION STATIONS Roasted Garlic & Herb Crusted Prime Rib w/ Homemade Horseradish & Au Jus / Made to Order Omelet Station (Brunch Only) Belgium Waffles Station w/ Butterscotch Banana Sauce (Brunch Only) / Sushi Station Featuring: Spicy Tuna & California Hand Rolls (Dinner Only)

wagyu new york strip, 14 ounces This Australian, kobe-style beef is masterfully grilled to provide a juicy and tender treat for your palate.

FEATURED HOT ENTREE Steamed Alaskan Snow Crab Legs / Shrimp & Vegetable Tempura / Steamed Whole Red Snapper w/ Ginger Pesto Sauce / Roasted Pork w/ Stuffing & Gravy | Sweet Bread French Toast w/ Lilikoi Butter/ Breakfast Meats (Brunch Only) / Seafood Stuffed Fresh Atlantic Salmon (Brunch Only) / Eggs Benedict (Brunch Only) | Oyster Rockefeller (Dinner Only) / Kim Chee & Oxtail Fried Rice / Chow Mein Noodles / Taro Rolls

DESSERT BAR Ice Cream w/ Assorted Toppings / Macadamia Nut Tarts | Chocolate Mousse Tart w/ Raspberry / Zenzai w/ Mochi

Breakfast: Daily 6:30am-1:00pm Lunch Service: Mon-Fri 11:00am-2:00pm Brunch Buffet: Sat & Sun 10:00am-2:00pm Dinner Buffet: Wed-Sun 5:00pm-9:30pm

A fine steak. A fine experience.

Lots of fun for the kids: Easter Eggs, Fish Feeding & Easter Photos (Brunch Only)

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

WHERE TO DINE Il Lupino Royal Hawaiian Center 922-3400

Paesano Ristorante Italiano Waimalu Shopping Plaza 98-1277 Kaahumanu St. (across from Safeway) 485-8883 Manoa Marketplace 2752 Woodlawn Drive 988-5923

Genki Sushi Stadium Market Place 488-9202 Aina Haina 373-4033 Ala Moana 942-9102 Ewa Town Center 683-1003 Kaneohe 247-9595 Kapahulu 735-7700 Kapolei Commons 674-4227 Waikele Center 678-3180 Waiau 485-0227 Ward Center 591-5600 Kukui Grove 808-632-2450 Maui Mall 808-873-7776 Lahaina 808-661-0333 Kona 808-327-6776

JAPANESE Curry King Ward Warehouse 1050 Ala Moana Blvd. #1400 591-8855

Romanos Macaroni Grill

1345 South King St. 942-4848

Ichiriki Aiea 98-150 Kaonohi St. 484-2222 Honolulu 510 Piikoi St. 589-2299

Kobe Japanese Steak House 1841 Ala Moana Blvd.

941-4444

Katsu

Hifumi Japanese Restaurant

Chinese Cultural Plaza 100 N Beretania St. 538-1151

Ala Moana Center Hookipa Terrace 356-8300

Hinone Mizunone

Z Pizza Ward Centre Auahi St. Shops 596-0066 Kailua 151 Hekili St. 230-8400

3008 Waialae Ave. 734-2222

Chinese Cultural Plaza 536-3035

OPEN EVERYDAY • ALL DAY

BEST FOOD***BEST PRICE***BEST SERVICE

EASTER SPECIAL $10.95 2 pc. Shrimp & 2 pc. Vegetable Tempura with Miso Butterfish OR Baked Butterfish with Seasoned Mayonnaise Includes: Scoop Rice, Miso Soup, Tea, Tofu, Gyoza, Green Salad or Tsukemono OPEN TUE-SUN LUNCH

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

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

536-3035

Like CRAB?

Crab Festival Wednesday, April 11

www.VillageThai.com

CITY SQUARE SHOPPING CENTER

TEL. 845-4554

WITH $10 OFF $50.00 PURCHASE WITH $5 OFF $30.00 PURCHASE Cannot be combined with any other promotions. Cannot be used for private parties. No Holidays. Must present coupon. Expires April 30, 2012.

WAIPIO SHOPPING CENTER

TEL. 678-2878

KUNIA SHOPPING CENTER

TEL. 676-0843

238

$

10% OFF

CINNAMON BREAD Regular • Apple • Blueberry Coupon Required • Expires 4/30/12

CLOSED APRIL 14 – 16

4369 Lawehana St. (across Target in Salt Lake) www.larrysbakery.com or find us on

OPEN: Mon - Fri 6AM - 1PM Sat 6AM - 12PM

1055 Alakea St.

525-8585

Served as an appetizer or entree

King Crab Poke Salad

Served on a bed of Mesclun Mixed Greens

Crab Cake and Snow Crab Cluster Served with Fettuccine Alfredo

Sam’s “Moi Moi” Crab Saimin Saimin with Snow Crab Legs

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Tempura Soft Shell Crab

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12.95

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Shochan

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1111 McCully Street 947-5411

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Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen

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Dinner 5:00pm - Closing

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ALA MOANA CENTER Mall Level, Mauka Next To Victoria’s Secret

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or those stressed about finishing taxes, Ichirki Japanese Nabe Restaurant provides the perfect remedy. No, not free tax service ... a special on its delicious nabe!

“On April 15-16, for tax day, we are promoting a special shabu shabu set,” explains restaurant cofounder Issei Kazama. “It’s going to be one pound of Kobe Beef Shabu Shabu for $17.95 for lunch and dinner, on just those two days. We’re calling it the ‘Tax Relief Day’ special … it’s just our way of helping out everybody who has to pay taxes.”

Although the Tax Relief Day special only applies the weekend of April 15-16, Ichiriki offers its customers an Early Bird Special.

“Our Early Bird Special is only Monday through Thursday from 5 to 6 p.m. at both of our locations,” Kazama confirms. “As long as they (customers) order before 6 p.m., they get 25 percent off their nabe.”

Kazama and his partner, Riki Kobayashi, opened the first Ichiriki restaurant on Piikoi Street in 2006.

Since then, the restaurant expanded and opened its

second branch in Westridge last June. Both locations tend to be equally crowded, according to Kazama, and reservations are recommended.

restaurant) would be a good fit for Hawaii. The Aiea location is a bigger space so if there’s a lastminute large party reservation, we can take larger

ICHIRIKI JAPANESE NABE RESTAURANT AIEA BRANCH 98-150 Kaonohi St., Suite C-216, Aiea 484.2222 Open daily Lunch: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.* Dinner: 4-11 p.m.* Monday-Thursday 4 p.m.-midnight* Fridays and Saturdays 4-10 p.m. Sundays

there’s another restaurant that specializes in Japanese nabe on the island,” he says. “We also emphasize our customer service; we don’t want our customers to go home unhappy.”

At Ichiriki, an assortment of nabes is served on the eatery’s lunch and dinner menu. For these nabes, customers must first select a soup base and a choice of meat (chicken, pork or beef). For an additional $1.50, customers can choose to finish their meals with ramen, udon or zosui.

Soup upgrades — choices such as Kimchi, Curry or Paitan (pork broth) — are available for an additional $2. Nabes are served with many different ingredients — including Chinese cabbage, tofu, chives and shiitake mushrooms — as well as rice.

While Ichiriki Nabe ($11.95 lunch, $21.95 dinner) — made from shoyuflavored soup — continues to be the eatery’s signature dish, other popular dishes include Tomato Nabe ($13.95 lunch, $21.95 dinner single, $45.95 dinner kami) — featuring a tomato-based soup stock — Ahi Poke appetizer ($5.95) and U.S. Kobe Beef Kalbi Eye Shabu Shabu ($24.95 lunch,

ALA MOANA BRANCH 510 Piikoi St. #102, Honolulu 589.2299 Open daily Lunch: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.* Dinner: 5-11 p.m.* Sunday-Thursday 5 p.m.-midnight* Fridays and Saturdays *Last seating is one hour before posted closing time ichirikinabe.com

“We (Riki and I) opened it (our restaurant’s first location) because we really love nabe,” says Kazama of the Japanese hot pot.

“Riki trained in Japan in a shabu shabu restaurant, and we thought it (a nabe

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parties.”

When it comes to the eatery’s “uniqueness” factor, Kazama mentions both the food and the customer service.

“Our food is definitely unique — I don’t believe

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$28.95/$37.95 dinner).

“Kobe Shabu Shabu is really popular and we think it’ll be really popular with the (upcoming Tax Relief) special,” Kazama says.

“When people are trying to go for something new, our Tomato Nabe is very good. Our Ahi Poke appetizer is another dish I would recommend.”

Changes are on the horizon for Ichiriki, with the possibility of a new menu being introduced this summer and a new restaurant

2

branch. Amid the upcoming changes, though, Kazama emphasizes that good customer service will always be a priority at Ichiriki.

“Our nabe comes from the heart,” he says. “We really care what our customers experience … we try to do our best to make sure it’s a memorable dining experience. Customers can expect to get a staff who will do 100 percent to make them happy … and good nabe as well.”

1 Ichiriki offers a chic and modern dining atmosphere.

2 Ahi Ogo (market price) 3 Ahi Ogo (market price), Tomato Nabe ($13.95 lunch, $21.95 dinner), one pound of Kobe Nabu Tax Relief Special ($17.95 for lunch and dinner), Ichiriki signature Nabe ($11.95 lunch, $21.95 dinner)