Hawaii Dining Out 29 Apr 2012

AN EDITION OF

Grill Power

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Executive chef Lester Nishida with an array of restaurant favorites, including Kobe’s Mother’s Day Special, Steak and Lobster Combo and Rainbow Roll

The grill takes center stage at Kobe Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar, where teppanyaki artists prepare savory steaks and seafood combinations right before your eyes.

See Page 4 | Leah Friel photo

ALSO: Sold on Shiro’s | 6

In pursuit of the perfect pineapple at Eggs ‘n Things | 11 The man behind Sicilian cuisine favorite Taormina | 27

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Kozo Sushi

Chai’s Island Bistro

Wahoo’s Fish Taco

Plenty in the So, this week, fishing for this super food, I set my sights on the following Ono, You Know establishments and reeled in quite a catch!

Kozo Sushi here’s something fishy going on this week, Ono readers, and I mean that in the best way possible.

As editor of Dining Out, I’m extremely grateful for the opportunity to try a variety of foods on a weekly basis, and sometimes it makes me realize that I have to reevaluate my diet. Sure, I’m usually able to get the necessities in there such as fruits, veggies, dairy, proteins and sugars, but recently one thing that’s missing is an abundance of fish.

Many believe fish to be extremely beneficial to the mind and body as it’s a lowfat, high-quality protein, and filled with omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins such as D and B2, which are essential to keeping the heart and brain healthy. Fish also is rich in calcium and phosphorus, and a great source of minerals including iron, zinc, iodine and more. Really, what more can you ask for, right? And on top of that, it’s delicious!

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Sushi enthusiasts cast bait in hope of reeling in some of Kozo Sushi’s fishy favorites, so when my appetite led me to Kozo Sushi on Makolu Street in Pearl City, I knew I was in for something good!

Above: Why is the editor smiling? Because she’s about to sink her teeth into Kozo Sushi’s Ahi Lover Nigiri Set. Right: Kozo Sushi’s Ahi Lover Nigiri Set ($7.50)

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Fish Sea of

By Alana Folen Photos by Leah Friel

Enter Kozo’s famous Dynamite Maki ($7.25) and Ahi Lover Nigiri Set ($7.50).

These two alluring entrees rock the boat with bountiful flavors.

Dynamite Maki — a shrimp tempura maki with ahi and masago, topped off with barbecue potato chips, sesame seeds, green onions and drizzled with a spicy sauce with wasabi mayo — is a winner, and the morsels of fresh ahi that adorn this culinary masterpiece taste just as heavenly as they appear. As for the Ahi Lover Nigiri Set, the name quite appropriately speaks for itself.

An ahi lover’s paradise, this entree features four pieces of ahi on nigiri rice and four zesty pieces of Spicy Ahi Maki.

As one of Hawaii’s best choices for takeout sushi, Kozo’s expert sushi chefs produce an endless amount of sushi creations at a remarkable rate to keep up with the eager demand of loyal patrons, yet Kozo makes it priority to only offer the finest in quality ingredients. Fish fanatics will be delighted to know that melt-in-your-mouth ahi is brought in fresh every day.

And if fish isn’t your fare, you need not worry, this sushi establishment offers a wide variety of sushi delights that span way beyond the realm of seafood, including Inari and Tamago (egg) maki.

So, the next time a sushi craving makes its rounds and hits you right in the stomach, Kozo Sushi strikes it big on taste!

Kozo Sushi 1029 Makolu St. #C (and various locations) 455.6805

Chai’s Island Bistro

Chai’s Island Bistro lures diners with its award-winning Pacific Rim cuisine served within a contemporary atmosphere, and celebrity chef and owner Chai Chaowasaree naturally satisfies diners with extraordinary, upscale cuisine and the best in live entertainment nightly.

Open from 4 to 10 p.m. Chai’s Island Bistro draws in the dinner crowd with majestic offerings from its impressive – See page 26

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A Cupola & Stage Restaurant presentation

M O T H E R ’S

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ncore Brunch

Sunday, May 13, 2012 9:30am to 1:30pm

Executive Chef Ron de Guzman and his talented 'Back Stage'

cast invites everyone to come celebrate Mom’s Special Day at

Lee Coulter 2012 Concert Tour

Stage Restaurant in the Honolulu Design Center. A very special buffet menu has been created for the entire family. Popular dishes include: Island Style Ahi Poke, Seafood Benedict, Carved Ribeye Steak, Misoyaki King Salmon, Waffles with Chantilly Cream, and an Omelet Action Station, Apricot Frangipane and Mini Red Velvet Cupcakes.

See the entire menu at: StageRestaurantHawaii.com This annual performance has become a family tradition at Stage and has “Sold Out” four years in a row. We anticipate another “Full House” turnout so call 808.237.5429 early and reserve your family’s seating today. Make this Mother’s Day a delicious family celebration to remember.

Lee Coulter Concert

Mom’s Day Encore Brunch Buffet Sunday, May 13, 2012 9:30am to 1:30pm last seating

Friday 5.11.12 Dinner seating from: 5:30-6p Concert: 8:30p “The singer-songwriter Discovery of 2011! ”

$54.95 Adults $27.50 Children 5-11yrs. old

– Sirius XM The Coffee House.

plus gratuity and tax Reservations are highly recommended, call 808.237.5429 to reserve your seats.

Lee Coulter returns to the Cupola Theatre in the Honolulu Design Center with a special concert performance.

Dinner and Lee Coulter Concert call: 808.237.5429 Pre-purchased reservations required Stage Restaurant Dinner with wine pairing

$100 per person (Inclusive of Tax and Gratuity) $75 per person, no wine pairing (Inclusive of Tax and Gratuity) Reservations between 5:30-6p; Concert in Cupola (No Drink Tickets) ACT ONE

Asian Barbequed Glazed Pan Roasted Muscovy Duck Breast, Island Mushroom Risotto, Brussels Sprout ACT TWO

Grilled New York Steak, Togarashi Spiced Crispy Shallots, Scallion Puree, Roasted Mushroom Scan for taste of Stage and to make reservations instantly.

Contemporary Asian American Cuisine Honolulu Design Center • 2nd Floor Free covered parking

Sta ge Res t a ur a nt H a w a i i .com Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30a - 1:30p Dinner Mon-Sat 5:30- 8:30p

FINALE Dessert Duo

Lee Coulter Concert Only call: 808.237.5429

$25 per person (Includes 2 Drink Tickets; Well liquor or beer) Concert starts at 8:30p in Cupola Theatre

Honolulu Design Center

Cupola Theatre

On Kapiolani between Pensacola & Piikoi St. • 1250 Kapiolani Blvd. • t: 956-1250

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AN EDITION OF

Grill Power

Executive chef Lester Nishida with an array of restaurant favorites, including Kobe’s Mother’s Day Special, Steak and Lobster Combo and Rainbow Roll.

The grill takes center stage at Kobe Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar, where knife-wielding teppanyaki artists prepare savory steaks and seafood combinations right before your eyes. See Page 4 | Leah Friel photo

ALSO: Sold on Shiro’s | 6

In pursuit of the perfect pineapple at Eggs ‘n Things | 11 The man behind Sicilian cuisine-favorite Taormina | 27

Dining Out Cover Story Kobe steakhouse and sushi bar

Story by Alana Folen Photos by Leah Friel 1

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obe Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar has been captivating Hawaii’s diners for the past 40 years. With a warm and rustic Japanese inn atmosphere, this top-notch teppanyaki-style establishment is nestled right in the heart of Waikiki and wows hungry audiences with a dinner and show like no other.

Master chef Lester Nishida, who has been a teppanyaki chef here for decades, has trained more than 50 chefs throughout his career, and claims the teppanyaki table is his stage as he effortlessly prepares a mouth-watering meal complete with the finest USDA choice sirloins, tenderloins, scallops, shrimp, fried rice and more right at your very table.

Dining Out recently caught up with general manager Roy Nakamura, who explained just why Kobe Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar has been a family favorite for generations.

DO: For someone who has yet to dine at Kobe, how would you describe the dining concept?

Nakamura: Teppanyaki is a really beautiful concept. The product is brought out in its raw state, so everything must be fresh, or the customer will know. Our chefs will then skillfully prepare your dinner right before your eyes! It also is about the only time when it is acceptable to play with your food!

DO: What makes Kobe Steakhouse & Sushi Bar stand out from other Japanese-style teppanyaki restaurants?

Nakamura: There is very little you can do to vary the teppanyaki concept. I think our sauces are our strong point. We offer a mustard and a ginger sauce.

Each of our sauces is made by one chef daily to keep them consistent. We have had positive feedback about them, some even suggesting we bottle them. In DO: When did Kobe open its doors and how did fact, we actually tried, but it just did not have the right taste and consistency. the idea for the restaurant come about?

Nakamura: Kobe Steakhouse, here in Waikiki, DO: What are some of the restaurant’s most popopened its doors in March 1972. The original Kobe in Vancouver was the brainchild of Hy Aisenstat (of ular dishes?

Nakamura: As far as steaks go, you can’t top Hy’s fame). Hy partnered with Rod Gardiner, who was a bartender for Hy, to bring the Kobe concept to our tenderloin (Filet $34.95). It is melt-in-yourHawaii. Rod eventually purchased Hy’s share and mouth tender! The combination dinners (Steak and branched out to Palm Springs and Maui. A couple of Shrimp or Scallops, both $34.95) also are very popyears ago, I (a former bartender for Rod at Hy’s) pur- ular with our local clientele. Sometimes I pass by a chased Kobe from his wife, Marilyn. We still to this table and it is literally full of shrimps being grilled!

We also have our Steak and Lobster combo day consider Hy's as our sister restaurant. ($45.95), which people love. Our head chef, Lester

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Nishida, was able to include two petite Tristan lobster tails to combine with a New York steak — again a complete dinner. From the sushi bar, our Rainbow Roll ($14) is a favorite. It’s a California roll topped with maguro (ahi), hamachi, salmon and avocado to give it plenty of color. Our sushi prices may change due to seafood price fluctuations and availability.

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KOBE STEAKHOUSE and Sushi bar

1 Kobe chefs Takao Baba, Jet Mupas, Jaime Gun, John Manjiro, Fujio Kawashima, Justin Young, Brandon Muraoka and Sam Yunhwang

1841 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu

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941.4444

3 Rainbow Roll ($14) 4 Mother’s Day Special ($50)

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DO: With Mother’s Day soon approaching, does Kobe have anything special in store for moms?

Nakamura: Yes. We are featuring our Mother’s Day special ($50), with a Petite Filet, Scallops and Shrimp combination. As with all of our dinners, it comes complete with shabu shabu soup, grilled shrimp appetizer, pickled and grilled vegetables, white rice, and hot green tea. The special also includes a starter portion of edamame (soy beans), and your choice of Red Velvet or Double Chocolate cupcake. We also have put these cupcakes on our regular menu ($5; $6 a la mode)

5 Servers Noreen Suzuki and Hannah Choi 6 Red Velvet and Double ($5;

Chocolate cupcakes the same menu for more $6 a la mode) than 15 years. We might bring back an item, or change the type of fish, but people can count on our menu not changing much, if at all. Some guests don’t even need to see the menu; they come in knowing what they want! For some restaurants, “staying fresh” and changing is an integral part of their concept, but our reliability factor seems to work for us. A concept that has worked for 40 years is hard to dispute!

DO: Does Kobe offer any appetizers? If so, what are your best-sellers?

Nakamura: We have been tweaking our lounge pupu menu lately. In addition to our best-selling Pork Chops ($13), Fresh Ahi Poke and Fresh Ahi Poke Salad (both $10), we have added Boneless Short Ribs ($12) and Sweet Potato Fries ($7) as well.

DO: What are some popular drink items?

Nakamura: Lava flows and mojitos (both $7.50). Lava Flow is made with vodka, pineapple juice, milk and coconut syrup blended and poured in a glass with strawberry puree on the bottom, which flows and swirls up the glass beautifully.

Our mojitos are made with fresh mint leaves, which are grown in-house, Rum (or any liquor your heart desires), club soda and a splash of simple syrup. While our hot sake (small $5.50; large $10) remains our staple, we also have a wide range of domestic and imported sakes. Nigori (an unfiltered sake) is a popular item — Sho Chiku Bai ($10) and Snow Beauty ($17).

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DO: What is the common denominator behind people’s love for Kobe?

Nakamura: I feel people like our reliability.

Change comes hard at Kobe. We have had virtually

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s a working mother of two young children, dinners are often picked up on the way home. Then there are the numerous potlucks and family gatherings where everyone brings their own specialty dish.

For me, my specialty usually ends up being a la takeout. But thanks to restaurants such as Shiro’s Saimin Haven, I can still bring a home-style cooked menu item, but without the time-consuming prepping, cooking and cleaning.

Founded in 1969 by Shiro Matsuo, Shiro’s is known for its long list of saimin combinations, including a new Asian Vegetarian Saimin ($7.50) with aburage, shiitake mushrooms and vegetables. But the family-friendly restaurant (and a perfect place to take Mom for Mother’s Day) also offers a wide variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner options, including burgers, sandwiches and Hawaiian food.

Add great prices and a friendly staff to the mix, and it’s no surprise that the eatery continues to be a local favorite.

As for its personalized catering service, the selections are endless as well.

There are different types of chicken, beef, pork and

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SHIRO’S SAIMIN HAVEN

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WAIMALU Waimalu Shopping Center 98-020 Kamehameha Hwy. 488.8824 Sunday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 7 a.m.-11:30 p.m.

EWA BEACH 91-0919 Fort Weaver Road

seafood dishes, including barbecue short ribs, pork adobo, shoyu pork, garlic shrimp, fried noodles, sushi platters, bentos and more.

A popular choice, especially for “soccer moms” or any sports event, is the Hot Dog & Spam Musubi Platter ($20), which includes 16 small Spam musubi and 10 small hot dog musubi made with an original in-house teriyaki sauce. Another possibility is the Chicken Platter ($27 for 15 people, $45 for 25 people), which includes

three choices of chicken (mochiko, garlic, lemon, Korean, yakitori, katsu or Buffalo wings).

“Our lemon chicken is different from other places in the fact that we use locally grown lemons, tangerines, oranges and other different citrus flavors such as calamansi,” says Bryce Fujimoto, catering manager. “It’s sweet and savory.

Also, our Korean chicken is just a little spicy; it has just enough bite to it.”

Large orders require three days’ notice, and individual

*Free Kids Meal For Every Adult Meal Purchased.

BALLOON ANIMAL ARTIST AND TOY CHEST. HAPPY HOUR FOR MOM & DAD!!! *OFFER SUBJECT TO CHANGE, DINE-IN ONLY, VALID KAHALA LOCATION ONLY

WAHOO’S KAHALA | 4614 KILAUEA AVE. | 732-9229

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Sunday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 7 a.m.-11 p.m.

WAIPAHU 94-256 Waipahu Depot Road 676.2088 Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday, 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Sunday 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

WEBSITE shirossaimin.com

Treat Mom for Mother’s Day!

FAMILY NIGHT-WEDNESDAY AT WAHOO’S KAHALA

KIDS EAT FREE

689.0999

801 Dillingham Blvd. (next to Costco Iwilei) Honolulu Hawaii 96817 Waipahu Shopping Plaza 94-300 Farrington Hwy., Suite F-1 Waipahu, Hawaii 96797

Cuisine of the Philippines www.maxschicken.com

orders need only one-day notice. Limited delivery also is available on orders for 50 people or more.

During my most recent visit to the Waimalu restaurant, I was pleasantly surprised to see Shiro himself sitting at a booth enjoying breakfast. “He still makes it a point to come every morning,” explains Fujimoto, noting that his grandpa just turned 93.

While Shiro is no longer involved in the day-to-day operations of the business, his

heart remains at the core of everything, including the walls, where you’ll find inspirational poems he’s composed for more than 30 years.

Chicken Platter ($27 for 15 people, $45 for 25 people) Asian Vegetarian Saimin ($7.50) Hot Dog & Spam Musubi Platter ($20) Servers Roy Cordero and Kristel Escano with founder Shiro Matsuo Nathalie Walker photos

Try Our Tasty PORK TOFU! Pork Tofu simmered in our special broth...

Delicious!

Marinated Braised Pork Adobo

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

New Weekend Hours Dillingham Only 10:30AM-9PM

SEKIYA’S RESTAURANT & DELICATESSEN Serving Hawaii for 75 Years!

2746 Kaimuki Ave

Make your reservation today!

951-MAXS (6297)

732-1656

www.SekiyasRestaurant.com

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he best thing on Keo’s menu isn’t really on the menu. Yes, the curry is award-winning, its vegetarian options are impressive and the peanut sauce can turn a paper napkin into a satisfying meal, but all that takes second place to the real star of the show — freshness. Admittedly, it sounds like a cliché. Which restaurant doesn’t boast of preparing dishes straight from the farm or field? But chef and owner Keo Sananikone took it a step further by starting his own farm. What appears on the menu one night was likely in the ground that same morning. You’ll notice the difference right away.

Roast Duck Salad ($13.95), as an appetizer to share or a meal on to itself, is made with roasted boneless duck and a field of ingredients including mint, celery, cashews, onion, kaffir lime and roasted chilies. Served either medium or spicy, each bite contains a mountain of flavors with a fresh crunch that can’t be duplicated with bulk-bought ingredients.

Spring Rolls ($8.95, four

KEO’S THAI CUISINE WHERE 2028 Kuhio Ave., Honolulu CALL 951.9355

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pieces) and Summer Rolls ($8.95, four pieces) continue the rural tour of flavor with steamed chicken, shrimp, rice noodles, mint, parsley, cucumber, carrots and a total of three dipping sauces. Make it easy on yourself and order both.

One is crispy, the other soft and chewy, and the selection of

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dipping sauces makes for some fun pairings.

Satay is a familiar Thai pupu item and Keo offers three choices: chicken ($9.95), beef ($9.95) and tofu ($11.95) — which to choose is up to you. Each is moist, tender and comes with enough peanut sauce to try in combination with other menu items. Or just eat it right from the ramekin.

Panang Curry is a Keo’s specialty for very good reason.

Whether with shrimp and scallops ($16.96), chicken ($14.95) or vegetarian ($12.95), the dish bursts with flavor and just the right amount of heat. There is also a savory and sweet element

• Tilt ‘n Twirl Spaghetti • Show Me Shoyu Chicken • Sweet Chili Chicken Fingers • Loopy Linguine w/Butter & Cheese $5.95 Ages 12 & Under Keiki Menu Items Served with Small Fountain Drink

HOURS Open daily, 5-10 p.m.

that is especially noteworthy.

Add to this the soft breezes blowing in off of Kuhio Avenue and the upscale décor, and you’ve got a great dining experience.

WEBSITE keosthaicuisine.com

1 Server Steven Belaus 2 Spring Rolls ($8.95 for four pieces, $11.95 for six pieces) 3 Mango Daiquiri ($6.50) 4 Roasted Duck Salad ($13.95) 5 Satay Chicken ($9.95) Nathalie Walker photos

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Ward Centre

FREE Keiki Cupcake With Purchase of Keiki Meal 4/29-5/6.

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Macadamia Crusted Fish Florentine with Mango Hollandaise Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner

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Village versatility This place has it all Thai’d up for veggie lovers.

“We can accommodate people who don’t eat meat or fish,” says Thai Village owner Mang Sisounthone. “They just have to let us know.”

Yes! At versatile Thai Village, nearly everything can be meat- and fish-free

oh! bytheway Last week a Dining Out photo caption told you Shabu Shabu House’s Beef Sukiyaki Set is priced at $38.95. Our mistake. The Beef Sukiyaki Set actually costs $14.95 (lunch) and $18.95 (dinner).

Server Maly Martinez, at left, and co-owner Mang Sisounthone

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assures Sisounthone. Fresh lettuce, cucumber, carrot and mint are wrapped in soft rice paper and served with peanut sauce — a refreshing appetizer or snack any time of day.

Friendly, accommodating service and authentic cuisine, this place has figured out how to Thai it all together for a truly satisfying experience.

Contact Terri Hefner at diningout@staradvertiser.com

Thai Village WHERE 1286 Kalani St. #104 CALL 845.4554 HOURS Open Monday through Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

NOTES Also locations in Waipio (678.2878) and Kunia (676.0843)

Try our favorite Korean Fusion Dishes!

Crispy or Korean Boneless Moa (chicken) to share!

17.75 - 22.75

reg $24

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Served with rice, miso soup, two side dishes, and pickles.

Choose from • Fried Oyster • Ebi Fry • Ahi Sashimi • Broiled Salmon Chicken Katsu • Miso Butterfish • Karaage • Pork Ginger Sizzling Hamburger Steak • Tempura • Tonkatsu and many more!

Bentos and assorted musubi available daily as well as ala carte specials OPEN DAILY 11am-9pm Lunch 11 am - 4 pm Dinner 5 pm - 9 pm

Japanese Home Style Restaurant “Hinone Mizunone” Please enjoy the KAMADAKIGOHAN cooked completely by “Ogama”.

(although, heads up, the soups contain chicken broth). And if you’re familiar with Thai food, you know that vegetables usually rule in the exotic, fragrant and sometimes fiery hot dishes, and Thai Village strives to use fresh, local produce as much as possible. Not only is the menu extensive, but there are numerous additions listed alongside many dishes. And if you don’t eat meat or fish, there’s a plethora of delicious alternatives.

For example, Eggplant ($8.95) with bell peppers and basil leaves is sauteed with Thai seasoning and can be prepared with tofu for non-meat eaters (or carnivores can choose chicken, pork, beef, shrimp, scallops and more for an additional cost). This a la carte dish does contain oyster sauce, so when ordering just ask them to omit it. And although omitting the oyster sauce will alter the taste a bit, the chef will kick it up vegetarian-style.

Just need a snack or maybe an addition to your entree?

“Our Vegetable Summer Rolls (two for $6.95) are strictly vegetarian,”

Terri Hefner

Grand Opening Specials!

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Celebrating 40 years

Red House Toppoki (rice cake in spicy sauce) reg $14

Valid w/coupon thru 5/3/12. Cannot be combined w/other offers.

Committed devotion to serving authentic Japanese taste & hospitality

835 Keeaumoku St. #I-101B • 944-0088

SUN-THURS 11AM-10PM • FRI-SAT 11AM-MIDNIGHT

Special Mom Menu for10

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Free Parking in the Rear DINNER HOURS ONLY No credit cards accepted for special menu

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Take-out Orders Welcomed

Fresh Seafood, Sushi, Hot Pot, Full Izakaya Menu

808-923-7368 King’s Village Shopping Center 2400 Koa Ave.

vist us at odorikohawaii.com

Breakfast.......................6am–11am Lunch ...............................11am–5pm Dinner ........5pm–12am (Midnight)

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Royal Palace Restaurant

ROYAL PALACE RESTAURANT WHERE 4510 Salt Lake Blvd., Honolulu (across from Aloha Stadium) CALL 487.6662

By Nicole Kato

HOURS 10 a.m.-9 p.m. daily

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here are many choices to satisfy your Chinese food cravings at the buffet line of Royal Palace Restaurant in Stadium Mall. Indeed, this prized eatery serves up fantastic options for lunch ($10.50) and dinner ($10.95, weekdays).

Dining Out caught up with Adrian, Winona and Landon Hedge for lunch earlier this week. While Landon is still young, he’s already developed a taste for the Salt and Pepper Shrimp and Jin Doi. According to Winona, the child devoured four pieces of shrimp over the course of the meal.

Here’s what else the Hedge family found delicious at Royal Palace Restaurant:

Winona Hedge: “There’s variety. I like the bok choy because it has good flavor and it’s fresh.�

Adrian Hedge: “I like String Bean Chicken. The vegetables are fresh. I eat a lot of meat, so this is more vegetables for a change.�

Join Chef Russell Siu’s

Cooking Class

Thursday, May 31 6:00pm Cream of Asparagus Soup Prosciutto Crackling

Grilled Vegetable Salad with Shrimp, Lemon Vinaigrette Braised Oxtail Bourguignonne Baked Lemon Tart $

65

LIMITED SEATING

BY RESERVATIONS ONLY

This cooking demonstration includes wine pairing

ON THE RISE

Adrian and Winona Hedge with son Landon Nicole Kato photo

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Special Mother’s Day

Celebrate Mother’s Day with family and friends and a lavish champagne buffet brunch at Rainbow Lanai! The beautiful oceanfront setting is the perfect backdrop for a true feast, featuring a wide selection of appetizers, salads, entrÊes and decadent desserts that include:

all-you-can-eat Steak & Lobster Buffet

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Brunch Buffet Brunch starts at 9:00 AM

Dinner Buffet with Melveen Leed Dinner starts at 4:30 PM

Hot Appetizers & Salads Jumbo Shrimp Cocktails • Fresh Oyster with Spicy Garlic Mignonette • Ahi Sashimi • Gravlax Salmon • Baby Greens with Balsamic Tamarind Dressing • Roasted Golden Beet and Cucumber Salad • Shredded Green Papaya Salad • Oriental Chicken Salad with Soy Ginger Sesame Dressing Hot Appetizers Alaskan King Crab Cake with Roasted Garlic Aioli • Kataifi & Macadamia Nut Crusted Jumbo Black Tiger Prawns • Vegetarian Spring Rolls Pineapple Plum Sauce • Thai Curry Puffs with Tomato Mango Salsa • Roasted Fresh Corn Chowder & Sweet Okinawan Potato • Roasted Butternut Squash and Lobster Bisque EntrÊes Grilled Lobster • Grilled Fresh Local Fish with Thai Red Curry • Roasted Chicken with Leek Gravy • Braised Pork Shank with Kabocha Pumpkins • Mongolian Style Lamb Chops with Brandy Demiglace • Grilled Lemongrass Garlic Beef Strip Loin • Vegetarian Stir-fried with Tofu • Crispy Bacon, Sausage and Scrambled Egg (for brunch Only) • Roasted Sesame Seed Chow Fun Noodles, Mashed Potato, and Steamed Thai Jasmine Rice Mouth Watering Desserts Peanut Butter Opera Almond Cake • Chocolate Decadence Mousse Cake • Green Tea Tiramisu • Chocolate Marble Cup with Cheesecake and Raspberry • Tahitian Vanilla Crème Brulee • Roasted Pineapple Macadamia Nut Tart • Strawberry Shortcake • Pineapple • Assorted Fresh Fruits

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hatever the time of day, Kissaten Coffee Bar caters to you. Open 24/7, this popular hangout never disappoints with its morning, afternoon, evening and late-night menus that feature local comfort food with a gourmet twist. And thanks to a full coffee bar, you’ll never have to worry about getting your caffeine fix. Tea and hot chocolate also are available. Kissaten Coffee Bar is located at 88 Piikoi St. For more information, call 593.1200.

Right/inset: Barista/Server Erin Padavich with Smoked Salmon Salad ($8), always a customer favorite at Kissaten Coffee Bar.

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WAIKIKI BEACH EGGSPRESS WHERE 2464 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu CALL 923.EGGS (3447) HOURS Open daily, 6 a.m.–2 p.m., 4-10 p.m.

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eeling a bit sluggish this morning? Well, Eggs ‘n Things is just the place to go to help shake the sleepiness away!

A breakfast staple in Waikiki since the mid-’70s, this specialty breakfast nook has the right combination of menu medley and shining staff to get your day off to a fantastic start. Host Eddie Cavett, who played a small role in the former ABC network series LOST, greets guests on some mornings with a tasteful energy that is as delightful as your morning coffee. And then the fun really begins as you gaze through the menu filled with options of omelets, pancakes, crepes, waffles and a variety of specialty choices, including Maui Pineapple Porkchop ($11.95).

Maui Pineapple Porkchop is a bone-

in pork chop, smoked and topped with a light pineapple syrup glaze as well as a ring of fresh pineapple. Accompanying your meal are two eggs cooked to order and your choice of rice, potatoes or buttermilk pancakes.

“It is very similar to ham. The brown sugar and butter complement the saltiness of the pork. I think pineapple and pork go very well together,” says regional manager Michael Skedeleski.

Another Eggs ‘n Things specialty is its Pineapple Cheesecake Crepe, offered on the specials menu for $12.95.

For those interested in dinner, Eggs ‘n Things does offer a dinner menu (at its Saratoga Road location), which features Fresh Ahi Steak, Paniolo Loco Moco and a handful of specialty pancakes and waffles for dessert.

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Cue Pomp and Circumstance and hats off to 2012 graduates.

Graduation is a milestone that deserves a special celebration, and A Catered Experience (ACE) has a “create your own graduation menu” available that will make your graduation celebration a big hit (and yes, they deliver). Worrying about preparing food for that memorable party can be stressful, but ACE has you covered.

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rders must be placed at least two weeks in advance, and menus (minimum of 25 people) are available for booking until Aug. 31 and are taken on a first-come, first-served basis.

The graduation menu ($10.95/person) comes with steamed white rice and allows you to pick a starch, salad, chicken dish, meat dish and seafood/fish dish, as well as disposable paper plates, napkins and eating utensils.

Not only does ACE provide customers with excellent meal choices, they also go the extra mile.

According to catering manager Ron Hattori, ACE can staff events for an additional cost.

“Sometimes they (customers) have parties at a recreation center, so we do offer staffing and we can set up the buffet,” he explains.

Choices of starch are fried

noodles, chicken chow mein, pancit, garlic mashed potatoes, herb-roasted potatoes, yakisoba or assorted sushi (maki, teppo maki or inari).

Salad options include tossed salad (with choice of dressing), macaroni salad, potato salad, potato macaroni salad, somen salad or Chinese chicken salad (with Oriental dressing).

Fried chicken thighs, chicken katsu (with sauce), chicken piccata, chicken adobo, mochiko chicken Parmesan, boneless korean chicken, boneless teri chicken and herb-roasted chicken round out the chicken dish selections.

But wait, there’s still more.

Teriyaki beef, honey glazed ham, shoyu pork, meat jun (with sauce), roast pork with mushrooms and gravy, pork adobo, roast beef with mushrooms and gravy, beef apritada, pork guisantes or baked ham with

pineapple raisin sauce are the choices for your meat entree.

Fish dishes include shrimp tempura, sautéed fish (with choice of sauce), Chinatown steamed fish, fish almondine, baked fish, imitation crab cake, head-on salt and pepper shrimp or fish tempura.

A sheet cake also can be added to your graduation menu for 75 cents a person.

You can choose to add a platter to your menu as well. The Grilled Vegetable Platter with Asian Aioli Sauce ($60) or Assorted (ham, turkey and vegetarian) Deli Wraps ($70, 100 pieces per order). Hot and cold hors d’oeuvres also are available as a la carte items.

ACE also has a Light Menu ($8.95/person), which includes teri beef, mochiko chicken, sauteed fish (with tartar or wasabi caper sauce), steamed white rice and tossed green salad.

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If you’re craving that Island flavor, the Hawaiian Menu ($11.50/person) has all your local favorites: kalua pig, laulau, chicken long rice, lomi salmon, macaroni salad, steamed white rice, and haupia squares for dessert.

There also is a Prime Rib Special ($21.95, minimum order of 10), which consists of whole roasted prime rib (with au jus and horseradish), barbecue teriyaki chicken, shrimp tempura (with tempura sauce), assorted sushi (maki, teppo maki and inari), steamed white rice, tossed salad (with choice of dressing), potato salad and assorted fresh fruits.

With all these menu choices, the possibilities are endless.

Graduation might be just around the corner, but you can call on ACE for any catering events you might have, whether it be birthdays, reunions, family parties or other special occasions.

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ACE’s “create your own graduation menu” ($10.95 per person) offers a plethora of choices.

Sauteed Fish from graduation menu.

Grilled Vegetable Platter with Asian Aioli ($60) Chicken Katsu from graduation menu Assorted Deli Wraps ($70, 100 pieces per order) Fried Noodles from graduation menu Somen from graduation menu ACE’s Durand Fuellas with Somen and Grilled Vegetable Platter with Asian Aioli

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s soon as JJ Luangkhot debuted his Chef’s Tasting Menu ($28 per person) as part of JJ’s Bistro & French Pastry’s Easter special, it was an instant hit among holiday diners. The owner and executive pastry chef has served his captivating fivecourse meal ever since, with a few more devourable bites added to the menu.

The “fine-dining experience without the high price,” as Luangkhot describes it, begins with soup or salad, followed

by a Trio of Appetizers. Bitesized pieces of heavenly Baked Lobster Avocado, Crab Rangoon and Smoked Salmon Roulade excite your palate from the start.

“I just wanted to create more things like tapas, with little tastes of fish and meat,” describes Luangkhot of his tasting-menu inspiration.

The culinary journey continues with entrees, where diners delve into a selection of seafood masterpieces from

WHERE 3447 Waialae Ave., Honolulu CALL 739.0993 HOURS Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

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

Trio Appetizer LEFT Grilled New York Steak Brioche Leah Friel photos

WEBSITE jjfrenchpastry.com

Opaka Fettuccini to Baked Salmon Wellington.

Then, venture into the finest of meat courses such as Pan Seared Pork Tenderloin with Cauliflower Sauce — one of the chef’s favorites. “The cauliflower sauce is very unique

tasting and simple,” says Luangkhot of the creamily suave adornment to juicy pork and mashed potatoes.

Two complete tasting menus are available, and customers may pick and choose between both selections of appetizers and entrees to customize their meal.

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with a touch of sweetness.

“Dessert is the most important part because it’s the last bite,” say Luangkhot, who developed all 45 of the bistro’s famous desserts.

Visit the restaurant on Mother’s Day, where the Chef’s Tasting Menu ($32, May 13) is the perfect way to celebrate with Mom.

3660ONTHERISE 3660 Waialae Ave. // Honolulu

Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet // $45, Adults; $19, Children 3-10

BEACHHOUSEATTHEMOANA 2365 Kalakaua Ave. // Moana Surfrider

Call: 737.1177 Web: 3660.com Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Mother’s Day, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Brunch; Closed for Dinner

ACATEREDEXPERIENCE Call: 677.7744

Another year of support, love and motherly advice has gone by, and the time has come to say thank you to moms everywhere. The Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet at 3660 is the perfect way to do just that, with a mouthwatering assortment of Poke, Oysters on the Half Shell, Furikake Crusted Salmon, Eggs Benedict and Prime Rib of Beef with Au Jus. Also stop by the Omelet and Pancake Stations before topping things off with dessert.

Call: 921.4600 Web: beachhousewaikiki.com Hours: Mother’s Day, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Hours: Daily, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd. // Waipahu

Cater to all of your mom’s cravings with a Prime Rib Package ($21.75 per person, 10 person minimum) this Mother’s Day. Enjoy Whole Roasted Prime Rib with Au Jus & Horseradish, Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Vegetables, Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad, Sweet Dinner Rolls and Red Velvet Cake.

Please confirm orders by May 6, and free delivery is available to Pearl City, Waipahu and Mililani. Customers may pick up orders at the kitchen in Waipio.

Mother’s Day Menu // $21.75 per person

BIGCITYDINER

Call: 738.8855 (Kaimuki) 263.8880 (Kailua) 591.8891 (Ward) 678.8868 (Waipio) 487.8188 (Pearlridge) Web: BigCityDinerHawaii.com Hours: Mother’s Day, 7 a.m.-10 p.m.

Various Locations

Before heading to the beach with mom, what better way to start Mother’s Day than with an oceanside brunch buffet at Beachhouse. Spoil her with the breezy restaurant’s seafood selection, Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Herb Crusted Chicken, Smoked Duck Eggs Benedict and Hawaiian Style Snow Crab Legs. Then venture over to the Omelet Station and Chocolate Station for additional scrumptious bites.

Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet // $78, Adults; $85, Adults Champagne Brunch; $35, Children 6-12

On mom’s “Big” day, treat her to the extraordinary meal she deserves. Big City Diner’s Macadamia Crusted Fish Florentine features the restaurant’s popular Grilled Asian Swai crusted with Macadamia Nuts and topped with Sauteed Spinach, Grilled Tomatoes, Poached Egg and Chef’s Homemade Mango Hollandaise.

Macadamia Crusted Fish Florentine with Mango Hollandaise // $12.99

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CAMELLIABUFFET 930 McCully St. // Honolulu

Nothing says, “I love you” quite like a bountiful buffet of fresh food. That’s why you should take your mom to Camellia Buffet’s all-you-can-eat Lunch or Dinner Buffets, where she will feel the love with fresh shrimp, kalbi, sirloin steak, chicken and spicy pork, cooked yakiniku-style at your table.

Throw a variety of vegetables on the grill or eat them fresh, and share an array of Korean side dishes such as kimchee.

Lunch and Dinner Buffets

Call: 923.3447 (Saratoga) 926.3447 (Kalakaua) Web: eggsnthing.com Hours: Daily, 6 a.m.-2 p.m., 5-10 p.m., Saratoga; 6 a.m.-2 p.m., 4-10 p.m., Kalakaua

EGGS‘NTHINGS 343 Saratoga Rd. // Waikiki

Chicken Filets with Mushroom Infused Demi Glaze Reduction // $12.95 Banana Sweet Bread French Toast with Carrot Compote // $13.95

Various Locations

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A mother’s intuition is never wrong, and this year it’s leading her to Eggs ‘n Things for some Chicken filets with a mushroom infused sauce, potato or tossed green salad and choice of rice, potatoes or pancakes (dinner only). Mom’s gut instinct also tells her to order Banana Sweet Bread French Toast with a carrot compote, whipped cream and macadamia nuts (available all day). Enjoy these dishes at Beach Eggspress as well, located at 2464 Kalakaua Ave.

Call: 678.3180 (Waikele) 735.7700 (Kapahulu) 485.0227 (Waiau) 247.9595 (Kaneohe) 942.9102 (Ala Moana) 683.1003 (Eva Town Center) 591.5600 (Ward Center) 373.4033 (Aina Haina) 674.4227 (Kapolei) Web: GenkiSushiUSA.com Hours: Various hours

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Genki sushi is rolling out a plethora of specialty sushi this Mother’s Day, perfect for rounding out the festive eats. Every mama will love some of the kaiten-style sushi restaurant’s most popular dishes, such as Rainbow Roll ($4.80), Volcano Roll ($4.80) or Ebi Tempura Roll ($3.80).

1 Aloha Tower Drive // Aloha Tower Marketplace

Special Mother’s Day all you can eat Steak & Lobster Buffet // $65 Per Person for Food; $35, Children up to 12

FINEDININGBURGUNDY 1006 Kapahulu Ave. // Honolulu

Rack of Lamb roasted with Roquefort Blue Cheese

GOLDENPALACE 111 N. King St. // Honolulu

Call: 585.0011 Hours: Mother’s Day, Brunch from 9 a.m., Dinner from 4:30 p.m.

In addition to the most enchanting of meals, Mother’s Day spent at Chai’s will bring music to your ears. First, enjoy a Steak & Lobster buffet at lunch or dinner, ornamented with Fresh Ahi Sashimi with Soy Wasabi, Grilled Lemongrass Garlic Beef Strip Loin with Merlot Demiglaze, Grilled Lobster with Drawn Butter and Sambal Lemon Sauce as well as Green Tea Tiramisu, just to skim the surface. Then, the elegant oasis will harmonize its meals with entertainment by renowned singer Melveen Leed.

Call: 739.5000 Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, From 5:30 p.m., Closed Mondays

The finest of dining experiences awaits you in Kapahulu this Mother’s Day, where you can revel in a New Zealand Rack of Lamb (available in half or full portions), exquisitely roasted to your liking and crusted with homemade breadcrumbs. A sauce roquefort completes the lavish meal, which is carved tableside and accompanied by slowly baked gruyere and yukon gold potato dauphinoise, or any of the complimentary garnitures. Mothers only may request a dessert sampler with the mention of this Dining Out feature.

Call: 521.8268 Hours: Daily, 7 a.m.-10 p.m.

When you count the number of moms within your extended family, you may need a few extra seats for everyone to celebrate together. Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant’s Mother’s Day Party Menu for 10 is the perfect solution, and is available throughout May. Please call at least one day in advance to reserve your chance to savor Ham and Dried Scallop Soup, Boneless Chicken Cake Noodle, Honey Glazed Walnut Shrimp and much more.

Mother’s Day Party Menu for 10 // $189

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HEEHINGRESTAURANT 449 Kapahulu Ave., Ste. 101 // Honolulu

Mother’s Day Buffets and Special Menu // Prices Vary

HOKU’S 5000 Kahala Ave. // The Kahala Hotel & Resort

Call: 735.5544 Hours: Daily, 10:30 a.m.9:30 p.m.; Mother’s Day, 9:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.

There’s not one, not two, but three ways to treat mom to something special at Hee Hing. Delight in the Chinese Hawaiian Dim Sum Brunch Buffet ($23, adults; $22, seniors; $11, keiki 3 to 12; 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.) with more than 25 appetizers and salads, as well as Roast Suckling Pig. Or come in for the Mother’s Day Seafood Prime Rib Dinner Buffet ($27, adults; $26, seniors; $14, keiki 3 to 12; from 4 p.m.) featuring snow crab legs, fresh poke and more. The Special Menu for Mom ($289, table of 10; $150, table of five or six; May 9-15) includes Peking Duck among others.

Call: 739.8760 Web: kahalaresort.com Hours: Mother’s Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

HOHOCHINESECUISINE 590 Farrington Hwy. #A-1 // Kapolei Marketplace

Call: 692.9880 Hours: Daily from 10 a.m.; Dim-Sum takeout, Monday-Saturday, from 6 a.m.; Sunday, from 8 a.m.

Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine is in the spirit of Mother’s Day with its Dinner Buffet Special, which showcases a seafood lover’s paradise of premium grade crab legs. Each mother will receive a gift from the restaurant, making this year’s celebration one you won’t soon forget.

Mother’s Day Dinner Buffet Special // $22.95

ICHIRIKIJAPANESENABE Call: 589.2299 (Honolulu) 484.2222 (Aiea) Web: ichirikinabe.com Hours: Daily, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sunday-Thursday, 5-11 p.m., Friday-Saturday, 5p.m.midnight, Honolulu; Daily, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; MondayThursday, 5-11 p.m., FridaySaturday, 5p.m.-midnight, Sunday, 5-10 p.m., Aiea

510 Piikoi St. // Honolulu & 98-150 Kaonohi St. // Aiea

One of the quintessential brunch classics can be found at none other than Hoku’s. Its brilliantly rendered version of Eggs Benedict includes smoked salmon on cheddar cheese biscuits drizzled with bearnaise sauce for a splendid twist.

Discover this and other starstudded eats at the restaurant’s Mother’s Day Brunch ($85), which fills the table with splendid pleasures like Pistachio & Oolong Tea flavored Macaroons.

Hoku’s Eggs Benedict

Signature and Original Nabe // Prices Vary

JADEDYNASTY 1450 Ala Moana Blvd. // Ala Moana Center

Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet // $23.95, Adult; $18.95, Seniors 65 and older, Children 3-10 (Children younger than 3 eat free)

Moms everywhere are heading to Ichiriki Japanese Nabe Restaurant this Mother’s Day, because they’ll receive a complimentary upgrade to Kobe Beef when they order any of the restaurant’s Signature or Original Nabe selections (Dinner Nabe $20.95 and up) as well as a special dessert.

KAIMARKET Call: 947.8818 Web: Jadedyanstyhawaii.com Hours: Mother’s Day, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Brunch; 5-10 p.m., Dinner

The only work you’ll find your mom doing this Mother’s Day is filling up a plate of food at Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant’s brunch buffet. A labor of love, she’ll pile on Roasted Duck, Char Siu, Shrimp, Crab Legs and Dim Sum. Then she’ll go back for a second plate of Mongo Mochi, Sesame Balls and Almond Floats. The restaurant also will offer its dinner menu on May 13.

Call: 921.4600 Web: kaimarket.com Hours: Brunch Buffet, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; Dinner Buffet, 5-10 p.m.

2255 Kalakaua Ave. // Sheraton Waikiki

Indulge mom this year with an elaborate buffet filled with Islandinspired creations at Kai Market.

The Brunch Buffet ($55, adults; $24.50, children 6-12) includes Lehua Country Style Farmer John Ham and Pipikaula Stuffing, not to mention Portuguese Sweet Bread Pudding. The Dinner Buffet ($69, adults; $34.50, children 6-12) presents Alaea Salt Crusted Prime Rib, Island Steamed Snapper with Ginger and Lup Cheung, Soy Sake Braised Beef Short Ribs, Roasted Leg of Lamb and more.

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KAKAAKOKITCHEN Call: 596.7488 Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

1200 Ala Moana Blvd. // Ward Center

Make mom’s day by treating her to breakfast in bed with a selection of bakery favorites from Kakaako Kitchen. Call in advance to order or stop in for sweets baked just like mom’s.

She won’t stop craving the eatery’s beloved Banana Bread ($2.75, slice; $11.75, loaf), Lemon Bars ($2.95) and Bread Pudding with Vanilla Bean Sauce ($4.20).

Breakfast in Bed for Mom // Prices Vary

KENNY’SRESTAURANT 1620 N. School St. // Kamehameha Shopping Center

Penne with Sun-dried Tomato Pesto & Grilled Chicken and Miso Mahi Mahi // $15.99 each

LARRY’SBAKERY 4369 Lawehana St. #B2 // Honolulu

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Take some motherly advice and make Kenny’s Restaurant part of your holiday this year. After all, moms agree that such delicious dishes are good for you! Get your dose of savory Penne with sun-dried tomato pesto and grilled chicken, and don’t be shy with your Miso Mahi Mahi, a miso-marinated fillet that is broiled to perfection. As any good mother says, be sure to finish all your veggies and rice on the side, too.

Call: 422.0059 Web: larrysbakery.com facebook.com/larrysbakery Hours: Monday-Friday, 6 a.m.1 p.m.; Saturday, 6 a.m.-noon; Closed Sundays, including Mother’s Day

There’s only one thing sweeter than getting your mom a bouquet of flowers on Mother’s Day, and that’s adding a bundle of cupcakes to it! Larry’s Fresh Flower Cupcake Bouquets ($50) keep every moms’ day in bloom, as do the bakery’s Mother’s Day Goodie Purses and Goodie Bags ($10.95 and up), Cookies ($1.75 and up), Mini Cakes ($5 and up) and Decorated Cakes ($12.95 and up).

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Call: 841.0931 Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 6 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 6 a.m.-11 p.m.

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3008 Waialae Ave. // Honolulu

Mega Plate Special // $14.98, Lunch ($24.98, Regular); $19.98, Dinner ($29.98, Regular)

Call: 734.2222 Web: katsu-hawaii.com Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Lunch; 5-9 p.m., Dinner; Closed Mondays

To match the mega amount of love we all feel for our mothers, Katsu is showing its appreciation in a big way with a Mega Plate Special (May 11-13). The colossally good meal showcases Pork Filet Katsu, Pork Loin Katsu, Chicken Katsu, Tempura, Chicken Karaage, Spicy Chicken Karaage and Roast Beef — plus an all-youcan-eat buffet selection of curry, udon and more. Mention this Mother’s Day guide and receive $10 off your special.

KISSATEN 88 Piikoi St. // Hawaiki Tower

Call: 593.1200 Web: kissatencafe.com Hours: Daily, 24 hours

In addition to a hug and a “Kiss,” the perfect Mother’s Day gift may be found at Kissaten Coffee Bar, where an Egg White Frittata brightens the cafe’s menu of upscale comfort foods.

Mom will adore the open-faced, egg white omelette consisting of roasted tomatoes, baby spinach and goat cheese. The specially discounted meal is topped with mesclun, parmesan cheese and basil oil.

Egg White Frittata // $6 ($7, regular)

MAKINOCHAYA 98-150 Kaonohi St. #218 // Westridge Shopping Center

Mother’s Day Lunch and Dinner // $24.98, Lunch; $32.98, Dinner

Call: 486.5100 Hours: Mother’s Day, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Lunch; 4:30-9:30 p.m., Dinner

If your mother likes seafood, she’ll fall in love with the “mom”oth selection at Makino Chaya. Dive into the lunch buffet’s Snow Crab, Shrimp Tempura and Manilla Clams, not to mention Prime Rib for the carnivores in your family.

Dinner will boast Lobster, Miso Butterfish, Dungeness Crab, Garlic Shrimp, Fresh Oysters and Sashimi. An expansive array of magnificent sweets from JJ’s Bistro and French Pastry also will make a splash.

mother’sdayspecial MONARCHROOM&TERRACE 2259 Kalakaua Ave. // The Royal Hawaiian

Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet // $92, Adults; $55, Children

NUUANUOKAZUYA 1351 Nuuanu Ave. // Honolulu

Furikake Chicken Plate Lunch Special // $5

Call: 921.4600 Web: royal-hawaiian.com Hours: Mother’s Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Treat mom like the queen she really is by taking her to Monarch Room’s Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet. There, she’ll reign over the waffle station as well as Roasted Suckling Pig, Steamed Pier 38 Onaga, Roasted Prime Rib and Korean BBQ Marinated Pork Tenderloin. The spread’s crowning moments also include Chilled Prawns, Crab Claws, Lobster Tails and a Sashimi and Sushi Station. Then fall subject to the Apple Banana Flambe Station and other temptingly sweet jewels.

Call: 533.6169 Hours: Monday-Friday, 5 a.m.-1 p.m.; Saturday, 5:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sunday, 7 a.m.-1 p.m.

Give mom a break from kitchen duty and pick up a Furikake Chicken Plate Lunch Special on Mother’s Day only.

Revel in the tastiness of Furikake chicken katsu, chow funn or two nori musubi, and mac salad. Ask for the Mother’s Day Special when ordering and please limit your request to two per person. If you pre-order by phone, however, the delicatessen will accommodate a maximum of 10.

PAESANORISTORANTEITALIANO 98-1277 Kaahumanu St. #119 // Waimalu & 2752 Woodlawn Drive // Manoa

Seafood Dori // Market Price

Call: 485.8883 (Waimalu) 988.5923 (Manoa) Web: paesanohawaii.com Hours: Daily, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Lunch; 5-9 p.m., Dinner, Waimalu; Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Lunch; Daily, 5-9 p.m., Dinner, Manoa

The riches of the sea are beautifully presented in Paesano’s Seafood Dori. A marvelous variety of seafood comes together with garlic, onion, button mushrooms, cherry tomatoes and fresh spinach. The whole dish is then s”mother”ed with an enticing homemade lobster sauce and served on a bed of pasta.

NAPOLEON’SBAKERY Various Locations around Oahu, including all Zippy’s

Web: napoleonsbakery.com Hours: Most locations open 24 hours

Just this once, defy mother’s wishes and have as many sweets as you desire from Napoleon’s Bakery. Have a slice or two of Red Velvet Cake ($18.30*), Mother’s Day Decorated Dobash Cake ($16.50*) and Mother’s Day Decorated Peach Bavarian Cake ($17.80*). Be sure to order your Red Velvet Sheet Cake ($40, 1/4 sheet; $65, 1/2 sheet; $97.50, full sheet) three days in advance and try the Red Velvet Gourmet Cupcake ($2.60*).

Mother’s Day Specials // Prices Vary

* Prices slightly higher at Zippy’s Ala Moana, Pearlridge

ONONATMCCULLY

Call: 946.8833 Web: ononhawaii.com Hours: Daily, 10:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

1110 McCully St. // Honolulu

Spend Mother’s Day with the whole family at On On at McCully Chinese Restaurant, where its Mother’s Day Banquet accommodates 10 people for only $189. You’ll be endlessly satisfied with Chinese Chicken Salad, Scallop Egg Soup, Peking Duck with Bun, Steamed Sea Bass Ginger Onion, Salt & Pepper Shrimp, Peking-style Pork Chop, Steamed Rice, and everybody’s favorite Minute Chicken Cake Noodle. Call for reservations and to inquire about the private party room.

Mother’s Day Banquet for 10 // $189

PAGODAFLOATINGRESTAURANT Call: 948.8356 Web: pagodahawaii.com Hours: Mother’s Day Brunch, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Pre & Day Dinner Buffet, 4-9:30 p.m.

1525 Rycroft St. // Honolulu

A shrine to wonderful mothers everywhere resides at Pagoda in the form of bounteous buffets. This temple of Island flavors features Steamed Alaskan Snow Crab Legs and Roasted Garlic & Herb Crusted Prime Rib. Experience the brunch buffet’s Sweet Bread French Toast with Lilikoi Butter and Kim-Chee & Oxtail Fried Rice.

Or taste the dinner buffet’s highlights such as Roast Duck with Plum Sauce and Seafood Newburg.

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711 Queen St. // Honolulu & 1450 Ala Moana Blvd. // Ala Moana Center

Call: 597.8880 (Queen Street) Web: panyagroup.com Email: sales@panyagroup.com Hours: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-3 p.m., Queen Street; Monday-Saturday, 7 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Ala Moana

3253 N. Nimitz Hwy. // Best Western, The Plaza Hotel

Nothing will satisfy your mama’s sweet tooth quite like Panya’s Mother’s Day goodies.

The heart-shaped, decorated shortbread cookies are a must, in addition to the strawberry shortcake adorned with cream flowers and a“Happy Mother’s Day” message. How sweet it is!

Mother’s Day Specialty Cookies and Cakes // $4.25-$22

Mother’s Day Brunch // $34.95, Adults; $18.95, Keiki 4-10

PLUMERIABEACHHOUSE Call: 739.8760 Web: kahalaresort.com Hours: Mother’s Day, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

5000 Kahala Ave. // The Kahala Hotel & Resort

RAINBOWLANAI 2005 Kalia Road // Hilton Hawaiian Village

Follow the ocean breeze all the way to Plumeria Beach House for its Mother’s Day Brunch ($75) abundant in flavors as delicious as a plumeria is fragrant. The colorfully sweet Pistachio & Oolong Tea Flavored Macaroons are like nothing you’ve tried before, and braeakfast favorites like Seafood Eggs Benedict are sure to bring joy.

Lavish Champagne Brunch // $59, Adults; $24, Children 5-13 (Children younger than 5 eat free)

Pistachio & Oolong Tea Flavored Macaroons

REDHOUSE

Call: 944.0088 Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-midnight

835 Keeaumoku St. #I-101B // Honolulu

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How do you repay your mom for the countless things she’s done for you over the years? Heading to Red House in Honolulu is a great place to start., where your mom will discover just how delicious the restaurant’s creative fusion of Korean and international flavors is. On Mother’s Day only, each table will receive a free Bulgogi Pizza, made with a uniquely appetizing combination of crispy rice, Korean-style bulgogi beef, cheese and bell peppers.

Call: 836.3636 Hours: Daily, 6:30-10 a.m., Breakfast; Friday-Monday, 5-9 p.m., Dinner; Mother’s Day Brunch, 10 a.m., First Seating; 12:30 p.m., Second Seating

Nothing says Happy Mother’s Day like a joyous brunch, filled with irresistible temptations to dazzle your mom with. Plaza Cafe’s will be stocked with classics including Eggs Benedict, Snow Crab Legs and a salad bar.

Local flavors also will make a festive appearance with Kalua Pork Hash, Homestyle Oxtail Soup and Poke you won’t want to miss.

Call: 949.4321 Web: hiltonhawaiianvillage.com Hours: Mother’s Day, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

When it comes to showing appreciation for your mother, why not give her an upscale dining experience in an elegant Island setting? Hilton Hawaiian Village’s Rainbow Lanai is the ideal spot with its Lavish Champagne Brunch. You’ll enjoy a rainbow of magnificent eats such as Kona Sea Salt Roasted Prime Rib, Cinnamon & Coffee Roasted Leg of Lamb and Sage Roasted Turkey Breast. You’ll also find wonderous desserts like Pineapple Cheese Cake and a Pan Perdue Station with Warm Orange Thyme Syrup.

ROMANO’SMACARONIGRILL 1450 Ala Moana Blvd. // Ala Moana Center

Romano’s Macaroni Grill Mother’s Day Menu // Prices Vary

Call: 356.8300 Web: macaronigrill.com Hours: Mother’s Day, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Romano’s Macaroni Grill’s talented chefs have come up with a Menu of Italian-American dishes for May 13 that are oh so comforting, just like mom.

Indulge in Pasta Di Mare, Eggplant Parmigiana and Mushroom Ravioli, as well as desserts like Tiramisu or Lemon Passion Cake. Each mother also will receive a beautiful rose and special gift, and is eligible to win a dinner for four at Romano’s Macaroni Grill and a $100 gift card from Maui Divers.

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RUTH’SCHRIS 500 Ala Moana Blvd. // Restaurant Row & 226 Lewers St. // Waikiki Beach Walk

Mother’s Day Menu // Prices Vary

SHIRO’SSAIMINHAVEN 98-020 Kamehameha Hwy. // Waimalu Shopping Center

Catering Fried Noodles // $27.10, Small Pan, Serves 15

SHOREBIRD 2169 Kalia Road // The Outrigger Reef on the Beach

Hawaiian Kona Coffee Crusted Filet Mignon // $36.95

Call: 440.7910 (Waikiki) 599.3860 (Restaurant Row) Web: ruthschrishawaii.com Hours: Mother’s Day, From 5 p.m.

Mothers always know best, and children know better than to disobey when mom wants to spend May 13 at Ruth’s Chris Steak House Hawaii. She’ll receive a rose and gift, and can enter to win dinner for four and a $100 gift card from Maui Divers. The Restaurant will offer Mother’s Day specials, as well as entrees from its a la carte menu including USDA Prime Cowboy Ribeye, Filet, New York Strip, Fresh Island Fish and Ruth’s famous Barbecued Shrimp.

Call: 488.8824 Web: shirossaimin.com Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; FridaySaturday, 7 a.m.-11:30 p.m.

Let mom sit back, relax and not worry about what to bring to the pot luck. Shiro’s famous Fried Noodles caters to all events, especially Mother’s Day parties. And with the eatery’s new and improved recipe and larger catering portions, you won’t be able to get enough of this onolicious medley of pork, chicken, onions and cabbage, garnished with char siu and green onions. Call for information about additional pan sizes.

SEKIYA’SRESTAURANT 2746 Kaimuki Ave. // Honolulu

Call: 732.1656 Web: SekiyasRestaurant.com Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-11 p.m.

If you’re craving the kind of home cooked meals that mom used to make, look no further than Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen. The local spot’s combination special features a choice of two items from a dozen homemade goodies such as Beef Teriyaki, Shrimp Tempura, Fried Mahimahi, Chicken Katsu, Nitsuke Butterfish and more. This full-course meal is served with rice, miso soup, tsukemono and hot tea.

Finish it off with a yummy Orange Freeze ($4.95) made whith orange sherbert.

Sekiya’s Combination Special // $14.95

SHORAMERICANSEAFOODGRILL 2424 Kalakaua Ave. // Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa

Call: 237.6145 Web: shorgrill.com Hours: Daily, 6-11:30 a.m., Breakfast; 6-10 p.m., Dinner; Mother’s Day Brunch, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

The Mother’s Day Brunch at Shor American Seafood Grill, located on the third floor of the Hyatt Regency’s Diamond Head Tower, will “Shor”ly be a hit with such spectacular eats as Alaea salt crusted prime rib of beef and Bourbon and brown sugar glazed ham. The line of food also will present a traditional seafood boil and an array of mussels and crab legs. The children’s corner will be filled with keiki favorites, and don’t miss the Banana’s Foster station.

Mother’s Day Brunch // $75 per person; $38, children 6 to 12 (Children younger than 6 eat free)

THAITOWNCAFE Call: 922.2887 Web: shorebirdwaikiki.com Hours: Mother’s Day, 7 a.m.-10 p.m.

Shore Bird Restaurant & Beach Bar is swooping in to give moms a meal worthy of thier holiday. The Hawaiian Kona Coffee Crusted Filet Mignon is 8 ounces of hand-carved certified angus beef tenderloin dusted with a Kona coffee spice blend and served with a portobella mushroom demi glaze. The heavenly creation soars above the rest with a divine Raspberry Swirl Mango Cheese Cake.

Call: 842.4049 Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

1311 N. King St. #F-06 // Kalihi

We all know mothers like to take advantage of great deals when they find them. The latest buzz among moms is that Thai Town Cafe’s got an exciting Mother’s Day Special Offer. The restaurant is providing customers with a complimentary springroll appetizer when they purchase $20 or more of its authentic Thai cuisine. Crispy and flavorful, these springrolls are sure to be the talk of the town.

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TOPOFWAIKIKI

Call: 923.3877 Hours: Mother’s Day, noon-3 p.m.

2270 Kalakaua Ave. // Waikiki Business Plaza

Top of Waikiki offers a truly stunning view of magnificent dishes from its Mother’s Day menu. The 360 degree visual tour of Waikiki’s not so bad either. Set your sites on this revolving restaurant’s Pan Seared Day Boat Scallop ($8) with Ewa sweet corn, edamame risotto, braised pancetta, Kamuela tomato and Maui onion relish. Then try the curry-infused Seafood Paella Risotto ($31) with a mix of seafood, tomato basil risotto with chicken and Portuguese sausage.

Mother’s Day Menu // Prices Vary

WAILANACOFFEEHOUSE 1860 Ala Moana Blvd. // Honolulu

ZPIZZA 1200 Ala Moana Blvd. // Ward Centre & 151 Hekili St. // Kailua

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Call: 596.0066 (Ward) 230.8400 (Kailua) Web: zpizza.com Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Ward Centre; Sunday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Kailua

This Mother’s Day at ZPizza, customer’s will enjoy a complimentary Mediterranean Plate Appetizer from the restaurant with the purchase of a salad (excluding side salads) and any pizza (small, large or extra large). The lively plate comes with homemade flatbread, hummus, cucumber, Greek olives, roasted peppers and feta cheese.

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Flamebroiled Chicken Seven-Layer Salad // $10.75

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Mothers everywhere may be found escaping their daily routines and retreating to Wahoo’s Fish Taco, where they take pleasure in the eatery’s Flamebroiled Chicken Seven-Layer Salad. Chicken breast is layered on top of a refreshing salad of brown rice, cheese, black beans, guacamole, salsa, cabbage and lettuce. Choose from housemade balsamic, roasted pepper cilantro or ranch dressings.

YUZU 410 Atkinson Dr. // Ala Moana Hotel

Make a toast to mom at Wailana this Mother’s Day, where a special menu boasts Bugandy, Rose and Chablis by the glass for $3.75.

The restaurant’s Roast Prime Rib of Beef ($17.50), Scallops and Shrimp ($14.50) or Chicken Marsala ($13.50) pair wonderfully with wine. Diners also may enjoy the Eggs Benedict Royal ($10.50) Breakfast Special made with English muffins, smoked ham, turkey breast, poached eggs and hollandaise sauce. Hash browns, glazed peach slices and coffee or tea come on the side.

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Call: 955.1764 Hours: Daily, 24 hours; Closed Tuesday from 9 p.m. until 6 a.m. Wednesday; Mother’s Day Menu, 11 a.m.-midnight

WAHOO’SFISHTACO

Udon Suki Nabe // $21.95

ZIPPY’SRESTAURANT Various Locations

Zippy’s Mother’s Day Specials // Mother’s Day Gift Card Promotion

Call: 943.1155 Hours: Daily, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Lunch; Monday-Saturday, 5 p.m.-1 a.m.; Sunday, 5-10 p.m., Dinner

Mother’s wishes are for her family to take her out for a healthy, wildy tasty bowl of nabe. Yuzu, located on the main floor of Ala Moana Hotel’s Kona Tower, has just what you’re looking for with its Udon Suki Nabe. Mom will slurp up locally grown vegetables, wild salmon, shrimp, chicken and freshly cut udon sizzling away in a house-made dashi broth.

Web: zippys.com Hours: Most locations open 24 hours

Why not show mom how much you care the whole weekend long? From May 11-13, Zippy’s will offer Mother’s Day Specials at its dine-in locations, starting at 10:30 a.m.

The Mother’s Day Set Menu ($17.95) will thrill diners with a dinner roll, soup or tossed salad, an entree, drink and dessert. Or try the Grilled Salmon with Garlic Shrimp Combo ($13.50). Additionally, purchase $50 in Zippy’s reloadable gift cards, from now until May 13, and receive a free $5 gift certificate. Orders may be placed online as well.

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1 Seafood Paella Risotto ($31) 2 Miso Marinade Salmon ($30) 3 Kula Gourmet Greens ($7) 4 Pan Seared Beef Tenderloin ($34) 5 Pan Seared Boat Scallop ($8) Leah Friel photos

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ince 1965, Top of Waikiki has been the site of countless magical evenings filled with upscale Island-fusion cuisine enjoyed amid starlit views of Waikiki. The revolving restaurant, located at the top of Waikiki Business Plaza, is ready to seize the day as well, with its Mother’s Day lunch menu available from noon to 3 p.m. May 13.

The exquisite selection of dishes will feature some of the restaurant’s tried-and-true favorites, including crispy Herb Roasted Half Chicken with Asiago Corn Bechamel and amazingly creamy Polenta ($28). Or try something new, such as Pan Seared Beef Tenderloin with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Asparagus with Bernaise and Hamakua Mushroom Truffle Demi ($34).

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Executive chef John Neff and sous chef Sean Walsh also developed new recipes exclusively for Mom’s special day. Miso Marinade Salmon ($30) will delight any mother, with kim chee Portuguese sausage fried

Perfect for Birthday Parties, Family get togethers and more!

946-2073 Deli Hours: Wed-Sun 6am-2pm After hours catering available

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rice, braised baby bok choy and namasu vegetables accompanying a tender salmon fillet.

“The miso blends well with the salmon,” says Neff. “It’s such a strong-flavored fish, so the miso mellows it out and gives it a sweet, rich flavor.”

The well-rounded menu fashions appetizers “Porchetta” Crispy Skin Pork Roulade with Grape & Blueberry Compote ($7), as well as salads such as Kula Gourmet Greens ($7) with roasted grapes, candied Cajun walnuts, Maui onion, Camembert and Champagne vinaigrette.

And don’t forget to leave room for desserts that include Toffee Macadamia Nut & Candied Ginger Chocolate Candy Bar with Vanilla Bean Gelato & Caramel ($10).

After one bite, Mom will be on cloud nine at Top of Waikiki.

Mother’s Day Special Menu $188

Seafood with fish Maw Soup ♦ Peking Duck (Whole) Live Lobster with ginger & onion ♦ Shrimp Walnuts with Mayonaise Tenderloin Steak with String Beans ♦ Crispy Garlic Chicken Chinese Broccoli w/ Dried Fish ♦ Young Chow Style Fried Rice ♦ Dessert $99, $239, $288 MENUS ALSO AVAILABLE

OPEN DAILY: 10am — midnight 923 KEEAUMOKU ST.

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955-3388

2012 MELE MEI FESTIVAL PRESENTING THE NEXT GENERATION Sway to the sounds of the next generation in Hawaiian music at House Without A Key, when Halekulani hosts guest musicians every Tuesday evening in May. These special musicians are recipients of the popular Na Hoku Hanohano Awards.

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Million Restaurant

1 Mung Bean Pancake ($5) 2 Yellow Corbina ($17.95) 3 Kalbi Seaweed Soup ($13.95) Lawrence Tabudlo photos

Homestyle Cooking Makes Clients Feel Like a Million Bucks

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Open Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to Midnight; Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.

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illion Restaurant has become an island favorite — and something of a late night dining icon — for quality homestyle Korean food during its 25 years on Sheridan Street. After all, the Park family brings authentic Korean dishes and favorite family recipes to the table. The Park family consists of four sisters, one brother and their mother.

“My mom, she’s a good cook,” says Diana Paik, one of the co-owners.

“So we just followed her lead.

“And my youngest sister, she went to Korea to learn how to make sauces and everything,” she adds.

For example, the meat jun, which is one of the restaurant's most popular dishes, is a recipe that has been in the family for years. Paik says the sauce that they add to the dish is one thing that makes the meat jun stand out. Paik started making the meat jun three decades ago and has been perfecting it ever since.

“Most of the dishes we have here are family recipes,” Paik says. “We don’t use MSG and we get our vegetables delivered fresh every day.”

Paik explains that the family gets a lot of their inspiration from trips to Korea, where they learn about new dishes. Currently, the Parks are working on another new menu. Two of the co-owners recently went to Korea to find more new ideas.

626 Sheridan St., Honolulu 596.0799

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ven if you have never been to Million Restaurant before, you’re sure to feel right at home from your very first meal here — a notion that certainly is drawing customers in.

On one recent afternoon, a few various parties gathered together for a late lunch.

And when one pair of clients walked in — a mother and son — they were immediately greeted by Diana Paik, who coowns Million with her mother and siblings. Paik later explained that the mother and son come into Million every day.

And it’s easy to see why. Visiting Million Restaurant is almost like stepping into the Park’s own kitchen — the homey décor makes you feel instantly at ease, and the menu is comprised mainly of Park family recipes.

Paik describes the restaurant’s cuisine as traditional, homestyle Korean food.

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Customer favorites include Mool Naeng Myun + Kal Bi ($21), which is buckwheat noodles chilled in soup with barbecue short ribs, and Chicken Dol Sot Bi Bim Bab ($13), which is mixed rice with vegetables and chicken in a hot stone pot.

Million is perhaps best known for its meat jun, which customers can feast on in a number of dishes, including Meat Jun and Mahi Mahi Fish Jun Plate ($11.95).

Also joining the extensive menu are new items that have been added within the last few months, including the kim cheefilled Mung Bean Pancake ($5).

“I soak the beans for two hours and then I make the sauce,” says Paik, explaining how she achieves the pancake’s flavor.

Other new items include Kalbi Seaweed Soup ($13.95) and Dried Pollack Soup ($7.95 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and $10.95 from 2 p.m. to closing),

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which includes daikon and egg. Another new item is Yellow Corbina ($17.95), which Paik describes as a fish so good that it is usually is reserved for special occasions in Korea.

Paik says that these newer items are among the best that Million has to offer and are some of her personal favorites.

Million Restaurant also offers an array of Yakiniku options for the do-it-yourself diner. Options include Bul Go Gi ($22.95) or marinated sliced beef and Seh Woo

Goo-E ($22.95) or shrimp.

“People can choose which ones they want and cook it themselves,” Paik explains.

And customers who come by for lunch can take advantage of Million’s lunch specials, which include meals at discounted prices such as Kal Bi, Beef and Chicken Plate ($12.95) and Meat Jun Plate ($9.95).

Contact Christina O’Connor at diningout@staradvertiser.com

Chanko Nabe ($16.50, lunch) Leah Friel photo

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llow your taste buds to transcend great distances at Odoriko Japanese Restaurant, located in King’s Village Shopping Center in Waikiki, where locals and tourists alike enjoy the true concept of izakaya dining.

“Odoriko is not just a dining establishment, it’s a place for socializing over drinks,” says general manager Hiro Takei. “We have a full izakaya menu, but we offer a much more comprehensive menu as well. We also have a full sushi bar and, of course, we have our hot pot entrees and full-set meals.”

Odoriko’s Nabemono, or hot-pot dishes, are offered for lunch and dinner, and according to Takei, are quite popular.

Dinner nabemono options include Shabu Shabu ($35 per order), Sukiyaki ($35 per order), Chanko-nabe ($38 per order) and Live Lobster-nabe ($45 per order).

A minimum of two orders is required and come complete with an appetizer, pickled vegetables, miso soup and rice.

“Traditional nabemono are Shabu Shabu and Sukiyaki,” Takei explains.

“With shabu shabu, you cook the assorted vegetables and New York steak in hot water, and there’s ponzu and sesame dipping sauces for additional flavor.”

For a quick on-the-go nabemono lunch option, Odoriko also features Chanko Nabe ($16.50), Shabu Shabu ($16.50) and Sukiyaki ($16.50) to satisfy your appetite. All come with a bowl of rice.

“Chanko Nabe is popular and is derived from the sumo wrestler days when sumo wrestlers would throw the whole kitchen sink into the hot pot,” Takei explains. “If you want a little bit of everything, this is a great choice. It consists of assorted vegetables, crab legs, clams, shrimp, fish, chicken meatballs and more.”

Odoriko Japanese Restaurant celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, and Takei says Happy Hour is scheduled to start sometime next month featuring discounted prices. Be sure to ask about kamaaina lunch specials.

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menu. In the mood for fish? Chef Chai never disappoints, always catering to the customer’s needs. In fact, he highly recommends diners sample a few of his edible works of art and hook into Ahi Katsu with Wasabi Curry Sauce and Fresh Tomato Mango Salsa ($16), and Gravlax Salmon Roulade with Cream Cheese and Crab Meat on Cucumber Chips ($14).

While both incredibly onolicious — and healthy, I might add — the one dish that continuously works up my appetite is Crispy Whole Snapper with Sundried Tomato Citrus Buerre Blanc ($39). The meat is fall-off-the-bone tender and the taste is the epitome of brilliant.

There’s no need to school you on the best cuisine because when it comes to fantastically prepared fish entrees, I think we’ve caught the prize at Chai's Island Bistro.

Chai’s Island Bistro Aloha Tower Marketplace 1 Aloha Tower Drive 585.0011

Wahoo’s Fish Taco With a name like Wahoo’s Fish Taco, you can only assume that you’ve hit the jackpot when it comes to fishy finds. Yes, this week, crazy about these sea creatures, I made my way to Wahoo’s Fish Taco in Kahala to savor the flavors found at this vibrantly refreshing establishment. With two locations at Ward Gateway Center and Kahala Corner, this California-based chain first made its way to the islands in 2006, when sisters Stephanie Gambetta and Noel Pietsch believed it was time for Hawaii to experience the finest in “California-Mex” cuisine.

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The restaurant gives off a beachy vibe, welcoming to patrons just off the beach or business professionals wanting to grab a quick bite to eat.

Wahoo’s specializes in tasty cuisine that is so healthy it’s ultimately guilt-free, and if you ask me, that’s the best kind of dining experience.

Two of my faithful favorites are Wahoo’s Seven Layer Salad ($10.75 with fish) and Nachos with fish ($8.99).

Who can resist these Nachos?

Seriously, no one, because how can you when this pupu features crisp chips topped with gooey cheese served with fresh salsa, guacamole and sour cream?

And to take this dish over the edge is the choice of spicy Cajun fish or grilled fish.

I prefer spicy Cajun fish, which adds a bit of a kick to the already flavorful nachos.

And if you opt for the more healthy option of the two, Wahoo’s Seven Layer Salad with brown rice, black or spicy

Cajun white beans, cheese, guacamole, shredded lettuce and cabbage, and salsa with your choice of fish, chicken, tofu, pork, steak or shrimp is sure to put a smile on your face as well. What I love most about Wahoo’s is the fact that you can always expect the freshest of fish — ono is the restaurant’s go-to fish of choice.

Then, in celebration of Cinco de Mayo, Wahoo’s is celebrating with all-day specials including $2 tacos, $3 Coronas and $5 Margaritas. Live music plays on from 7 to 9:30 p.m. with a performance by The Deadbeats at Wahoo’s Kahala and Mike Love at Wahoo’s Ward.

Wahoo’s Fish Taco Ward Gateway Center, 940 Auahi St. Kahala Corner 4614 Kilauea Ave. 591.1646 (Ward), 732.9229 (Kahala)

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- ut to ensure Hawaii’s diners have a top-notch dining experience.

This week, Dining Out got the inside scoop from Taormina Sicilian Cuisine’s executive chef Hiroyuki Mimura, who gave us a little taste of Taormina and shared just what fuels his culinary drive.

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speak Italian, it is always much more special when hearing it in Italian and hearing how much they enjoyed our cuisine. Many of them have told us that we have the best Italian and most authentic Sicilian cuisine Oahu has to offer.

Who or what inspires you as a chef?

I fell in love with Italian culture and history. I lived in Florence and Sicily, Italy, for a combined four years, and being around that style of cuisine just made me fall in love with it all.

If you could serve food to a celebrity, who would it be and why? What dish would you serve?

We have served many local celebrities as well as stars on the big screen. To name a few, Jeffrey Rush, cast member of Pirates of the Caribbean; Michael Cain and the cast of Hawaii Five-0, including Daniel Dae Kim. I like to serve everyone any dish that catches their eye … the best I can possibly create it.

that’s not on your menu, but available upon request?

Cabanara with pancetta. Southern Italian cuisine has no cream sauce, but to provide our guests with this option we can create a San Danielle Cabanara upon request.

What’s your most popular dish? What is the biggest compliment Uni pasta (sea urchin pasta) and you’ve ever received as a chef?

Nero pasta (squid ink pasta).

I have had many tourists from Italy come to the kitchen window to Is there a dish that you create express their compliments. Since I

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Atlantis Seafood & Steak

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Eggs n’ Things 343 Saratoga Road 923-EGGS (3447)

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Alcohol served

Napoleon’s Bakery Located inside of Zippy’s

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

Fendu Boulangerie

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

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

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2440 Kuhio Ave.

Ho‘okipa Terrace

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WHERE TO DINE BUFFET Camellia Buffet 930 McCully St. 951-0511/0611

Kapa Cafe

Canton Seafood Restaurant

Hee Hing Restaurant

2810 Pa’a St, #1A 833-KAPA (5272)

923 Keeaumoku St. 955-3388

449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

Kissaten

Golden Duck

88 Piikoi St. 593-1200

Makino Chaya Westridge Mall 486-5100

CATERERS

Makittii

A Catered Experience

2380 Kuhio Ave. 923-2260

Market City Shopping Center 2919 Kapiolani Blvd 735-3888

ON ON at McCully Chinese Restaurant

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant

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

3553 Waialae Ave. 738-8666

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Aina Haina Chop Suey

GRADUATION Dinner for 10 ~ $189 reg. $225

Ala Moana Center 1450 Ala Moana Blvd.

4th Floor - Ho’okipa Terrace 947-8818

Aina Haina Chop Suey

1110 McCully St. • 946-8833 Aina Haina Shopping Center www.ononhawaii.com 373-1303 or 373-4632

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Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant

111 N. King St. 521-8268

CHINESE Anytime Cafe

590 Farrington Hwy. 692-9880

Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant

94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd.

677-7744

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Ho Ho Chinse Cuisine

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

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Katsu

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Little Villlage Noodle House 1113 Smith St. 545-3008

Best “Japanese Style” Shabu Shabu in Hawaii

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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.

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Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant Liliha Square by Times Supermarket

524-1628

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WHERE TO DINE Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant

ON ON

5724 Kalanianaole Hwy. 377-5566

at McCully

Seafood Village Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa

On On at McCully 1110 McCully St. 946-8833

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

Mandalay (The)

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

Henry Loui’s

1055 Alakea St. 525-8585

Panda Cuisine

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641 Keeaumoku St. 947-1688

Maple Garden / Yen King

2850 Paa St. 833-3728

JJ Bistro & French Pastry

Big City Diner

909 Isenberg St. 941-6641 ROYAL PALACE R E S TA U R A N T

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant

3447 Waialae Ave.

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

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

739-0993

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Liliha Square 524-1628

596-7488

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Kenny’s Restaurant

Le Cacao Bistro

Plaza Cafe

1620 N. School St. 841-0931

3441 Waialae Ave.

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

626-5368

Opulicious

Rainbow Drive Inn

946 Coolidge St. 943-8885

Kenny’s Express Hawaiian BBQ Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 2nd floor 922-9333

Waimalu 98-020 Kam Hwy. • 488-8824 Waipahu 94-256 Waipahu Depot St. • 676-2088 Ewa Beach Shp. Ctr. 91-919 Fort Weaver Rd. • 689-0999

3308 Kanaina Ave. 737-0177

Shore Bird Restaurant

Pagoda

Kit N Kitchen

1131 Nuuanu Ave. 587-7877

Panya Bistro • Bakery • Bar

1010 University Avenue 942-7622

Outrigger Reef on the Beach 922-2887

Restaurant Epic

1525 Rycroft St. 948-8356

Ala Moana Center, Mauka - Mall Level 946-6388

Tony Roma’s Waikiki 1972 Kalakaua Ave. • 942-2121 Aiea 98-150 Kaonohi St. • 487-9911

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

Open

7

www.choisgarden.com

Locals and Military with valid ID receive

Days

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WHERE TO DINE Wailana Coffee House 1860 Ala Moana Blvd.

955-1764

Plumeria Beach House

FINE DINING

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

Zippy’s Call the one nearest you

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

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

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

951-6297

Fine Dining Burgundy 1006 Kapahulu Ave 739-5000

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

Chai’s Island Bistro Aloha Tower Market Pl. 585-0011

GREEK Stage Restaurant

Hoku’s

FILIPINO

FRENCH

The Fat Greek

1250 Kapiolani Blvd.

237-5429

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

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

Top of Waikiki

Hy’s Steak House

Waikiki Business Plaza 2270 Kalakaua Ave. 923-3877

2440 Kuhio Ave. 922-5555

Waikiki - 1831 Ala Moana Blvd 941-3444

OPEN EVERYDAY • ALL DAY

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

www.VillageThai.com

CITY SQUARE SHOPPING CENTER

TEL. 845-4554

WAIPIO SHOPPING CENTER

TEL. 678-2878

KUNIA SHOPPING CENTER

TEL. 676-0843

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.

Dinner M,W– Sat 5p –10p Sun 4:30p – 9:30p

Lunch/Cafe M,W– Sat 11a –5p Tues 11a –3p

SAKURA TERRACE JAPANESE CAFE

1240 South King Street | 591-1181 | www.sakuraterrace.com

Voted Best Thai in Hawaii 15% OFF Take Out Coupon required. Not combinable with other offers. Expires 5/4/12

RESTAURANT

THAI CUISINE

SUNTORY

SERVING HAWAII SINCE 1977...

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor

Dinner 5:00pm - Closing

restaurantsuntory.com

Walking distance from all Waikiki Hotels

Mother’s Day Brunch Sunday, May 13th in the iconic Monarch Room

For details, visit royal-hawaiian.com, call 921-4600.

All rates are per person and are exclusive of tax and gratuity of which a portion is allocated to pay for various costs/expenses other than wages and tips of our Ambassadors.

Prices, hours and menu items are subject to change.

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www.keosthaicuisine.com

Treat Your Mom to a Special 5-Course Meal!

Featuring a gourmet selection of hot and cold entrees, a live sushi action station, decadent desserts and endless more.

Won Ton Noodles • Pasta Risotto • Burgers • Sandwiches • Pizza • Salads • Soups Loco Moco nto n N o odle Wo

c en Spa g h i ett

10am to 2pm (last seating is at 1:00pm) Adults $92 Children $55 Entertainment: Heretama Nui

tel. 951-9355

2028 Kuhio Avenue

922-5511

CELEBRATE LIKE ROYALTY.

rli

Open until 12midnight M u s h m G a h i ck roo C Monday thru Saturday with

2919 Kapiolani Blvd.

Market City Shopping Center

735-3888 Mon - Fri 10 am to 12 noon Sat 8 am - 12 noon • Sun 8 am - 10 pm

Imported Noodles

1st Course: Soup or Mixed Greens 2nd Course: Appetizer Trio 3rd Course: Choice of • Baked Salmon Wellington • Opaka Fettucini Bistro & 3441 Waialae Ave. 4th Course: Choice of 626-5368 French Pastry • Pan Seared Pork Tenderloin lecacaobistro.com • Grilled New York Steak Brioche 5th Course: • Dessert of Choice New Hours: Dinner Only

28NOW TAKING

$

plus tax per person

RESERVATIONS FOR

MOTHER’S DAY!

Thurs - Sunday 5 - 9pm

Le Cacao’s 5-Course Special Available only on Friday, Saturday & Sunday 5pm - 9pm

WHERE TO DINE Romanos Macaroni Grill

ITALIAN

Ala Moana Center Hookipa Terrace 356-8300

Taormina-Sicilian Cuisine 227 Lewers St. 926-5050

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

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

JAPANESE

Curry King

Ward Warehouse 1050 Ala Moana Blvd. #1400 591-8855 Chinese Cultural Plaza 100 N Beretania St. 538-1151

Genki Sushi

Hinone Mizunone

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

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

Hifumi Japanese Restaurant

Katsu

Chinese Cultural Plaza 536-3035

3008 Waialae Ave. 734-2222

Frank Delima’s Mother’s Day

Champagne Brunch Buffet & Show

May Special

Seafood Salad $4.99

Offer valid on dine-in orders only. Must present coupon.

Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons. Exp 5/31/12

Military w/ID receive 10% OFF facebook.com/phomylienhawaii

Make Someone’s Day Special

Sunday, May 13th 2012 • C’est Si Bon Ballroom

Order one to two weeks in advance.

Early Reservations Recommended • Tickets are non-refundable Contact the catering department for reservations at 948-8370

Ala Moana Center • Mall Level

WESTRIDGE SHOPPING CENTER • 488-4900 (Next to Makino Chaya) 98-150 Kaonohi St., Aiea

(Mountain side, next to Shirokiya)

Mon-Sat 10am-10pm • Sun 10am-8pm

www.lapalmedor-usa.com 941-6161

AVOCADO

Doors open: 10:30am - 12:00pm Show starts: 12:00pm - 1:00pm Adults: $55 Kids: $25 (3-8 years old)

A new twist on an old favorite Buffet Menu: Roasted Garlic & Herb Crusted Prime Rib of Beef, Shichimi Garlic Chicken, Island Style Steamed Fish, Assorted Seasonal Fruits, Assortment of Muffins & Scones, Sweet Bread French Toast, Poached Eggs Florentine, Scrambled Island Eggs, Crispy Bacon, Portuguese Sausage, Pork Link Sausage, Oxtail Kim Chee Fried Rice, Steamed Rice, Vegetable Chow Mein Noodles, Grilled Seasonal Vegetables, Asian Chicken Salad, Nalo Greens w/Dressing, Assortment of Sushi, Assorted Cakes & Pies and Pagoda’s Signature White

Visit our website at: Pagodahawaii.com

APRIL SPECIAL

Choice of Two:

Nature’s Super Food Full of vitamins A, C, E, potassium, Rich in antioxidants and good for the heart Indulge in it at zpizza!

• 2pc Shrimp & 2pc Vegetable Tempura • Chicken Katsu • Chicken Karaage • Chicken, Beef or Pork Teriyaki • Salmon (Shio, Teriyaki or Plain) or Miso Butterfish • Sashimi or Unagi $ (add $2 more to meal price)

Make Your MOTHER’S DAY Reservations!

10.95

Includes: Scoop Rice, Miso Soup,Tea,Tofu, Gyoza, Green Salad or Tsukemono OPEN TUE-SUN LUNCH

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

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

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

ENTER TO WIN

536-3035 STARTS TUESDAY! MAY 1-31

MIND, BODY & SEOUL! NEW! Spaghetti with Turkey Meat Sauce

5

Fast $ .75 Food

Available from 10:30am while supplies last

GIVEAWAY

Available through June 30th

MIND > Kindle Fire (1 winner) BODY > 1 of 4 Spa Packages from Heaven on Earth SEOUL > Trip for Two to Seoul, Korea or 360,000 HawaiianMiles

Restaurant price: Spaghetti with Turkey Meat Sauce $6.75, Kokua Pac $9.30. Offers valid May 1-31, 2012 for Spaghetti with Turkey Meat Sauce, May 1-June 30, 2012 for Kokua Pac. Prices slightly higher at Kahului. No substitutions. Offer not valid with any other promotional offers/discount cards. Other restrictions may apply. No purchase necessary for giveaway, see stores for details.

25¢from each Kokua Pac sold will be donated to

$

ONLY

8.08

FAST FOOD

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WHERE TO DINE Kozo Sushi Kahala Mall • 738-KOZO Keeaumoku • 946-KOZO Moiliili • 951-KOZO Pearlridge • 483-6805 Pearl City • 455-6805

Restaurant Suntory

Sushi Company

Yuzu Japanese Cuisine & Bar

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

1111 McCully Street 947-5411

Ala Moana Hotel, Ground Floor 943-1155

Sakura Terrace Japanese Cafe

Sushi King

1240 South King Street 591-1181

Nagoya Ramen

Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen

Mililani Shopping Center 95-221 Kipapa Dr. #C-15 625-9999

2400 Koa Ave. 923-7368

Makino Chaya

Sumo Ramen

$1 OFF Any Bread purchases over $4 Must present coupon • exp. 5/3/12

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

988-4310 2752 Woodlawn Dr. • Manoa Marketplace

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

Choi’s Garden 1303 Rycroft St., Honolulu. HI 596-7555

Choon Chun Chicken

Yoshi

1649 Kalakaua Ave. 447-4492

1427 Makaloa St. 941-6891

ROYAL PALACE R E S TA U R A N T

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

Offering Buffet (25 Items to choose from) & Sit Down Menus Lunch Buffet Dinner Buffet (11:00AM-2:00PM) (5:30pM-8:30PM) Daily ..................$10.95 Weekends/Holidays..$12.95 Monday – Friday ........$11.95 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

“All Natural no added chemicals”

94-216 Farrington Hwy #B1-4 678-8058

East, in King’s Village • 922-4233 Central, in Waikiki Shopping Plaza 922-4702 West, in Ala Moana Cntr-Hookipa Terrace 945-3443

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

98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

808 Yong’s BBQ

Tanaka of Tokyo

2746 Kaimuki Avenue 732-1656

Odoriko Japanese Restaurant

KOREAN

2700 S. King St. 947-2836

ALOHA SPECIALS

EXTENDED!

Now available Thursday thru Sunday! while supplies last Lau Lau or Kalua Pig Plate Served with chicken long rice, sweet potato, lomilomi salmon, haupia, & rice or poi $14.99

Kenny’s Hawaiian Plate

Prime Rib Au Jus

Slow roasted and served with au jus, horseradish, rice and vegetables. Regular Cut $16.99 • Kenny’s Cut $20.99

Lau lau, kalua pig, chicken long rice, sweet potato, lomilomi salmon, haupia, & rice or poi $17.99

841-0931

Kam Shopping Center Open 6am Daily

Call for Reservations 487-6662 or 486-7410

Happy Mother’s Day!

Brunch Buffet 11am – 3pm

Prime Rib, Crab Legs, Poke, Omelette Station and much more!..

26.95

$

Open Daily 11am - 10pm at the old Waikiki III Theatres.

Parking available at the Pro-Park location Seaside Ave. Pay $2 at the Restaurant.

www.atlantisseafoodsteak.com

922-6868

SUNDAY, MAY 13, 2012 Make your reservation now for Mother’s Day Brunch or Dinner at Il Lupino.

Mom will receive a complimentary jar of Chef Nic’s popular Pomodoro Sauce, as our Mother’s Day gift!

Royal Hawaiian Center • Bldg. B • Validated Parking www.illupino.com • 808.922.3400

BUY ONE ITEM & GET THE NEXT ONE

50% OFF

Good for any item of equal or lesser value. Original Coupon required. Not valid on retail items or bottled beverages. One discounted item per coupon.

Not combinable with any other offer. No cash value.

Exp. 5/31/12.

88 Piikoi St., Honolulu 593-1200 • kissatencafe.com

MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS SPECIAL

Buy 1 Side Order Shrimp Tempura

Get 1 Piece…

FREE!

KOREAN CUISINE HO HO Chinese Cuisine 590 Farrington Hwy Kapolei Marketplace

692-9880

$

Prices starting at

11.95 per person 200-300 Capacity

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT Crab Legs & Mayonnaise Shrimp Dinner Buffet Friday, Saturday & Sunday 3 4 | D I N I N G O U T | A P R I L 2 9 - M AY 5 , 2 0 1 2

• LUNCH $17.95 10:30AM - 2:30PM • DINNER $25.95 2:30PM-10PM

with this Coupon Expires 5/3/12 NOT TO BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFERS OR SPECIALS

KAL BI, SIRLOIN, CHICKEN, SPICY PORK, FRESH SHRIMP

Hanaki

*DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALL BEVERAGESWITH THIS AD. EXP. 5/31/12.

Japanese Cuisine

Serving Oahu’s Ohanas For More Than 14 Yrs. 11:30 am-2:30 pm; 5 pm-9:30 pm (Closed Tuesdays) 930 McCully St. • 951-0511/951-0611

• PRIVATE PARTY ROOM • CONVENIENT PARKING

MANOA MARKETPLACE (Tons of FREE Parking) 988-1551

WHERE TO DINE Nuuanu Okazuya

Red House In Honolulu

Yakiniku Million

3660 on the Rise

Wahoo’s Fish Taco

OKAZUYA

Shabu Shabu House

2169 Kalia Rd., Outrigger Reef Hotel 923-2277

SEAFOOD

Sittings at 9:30 am, 11:30 am & 1:30 pm

Free Parking Mon- Fri after 5pm & All Day Sat & Sun

DIM SUM GRAD LUNCHEON

Limited nly!

Time. 5/3O1/12 exp

PORTABELLA MUSHROOM $ BURGER ($1 more for combo)

6.95

Sunday, May 13, 2012

TERI or PORK PLATE

946 Coolidge St. (across Moiliili Long’s) Mon-Fri: 10am-8pm • Sat: 10am-3pm • Sun closed

FREE

677-7744 www.acateredexperience.com Ph:

Saigon Cuisine 1408 Liliha St. 521-6888

$5.95

943-8885

Full Service Catering & Event Planning

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98-150 Kaonohi St. 488-4900

An “air�larious dining experience with ono food and FUN balloon art!

featuring a variety of Hong Kong Style Dim Sum, soups, salads, stir-fried entrees and desserts Mon - Sun 10:30am to 9:00pm Excluding all coupons and other discounts. Dine-in only.

Pho My Lien

1627 Nuuanu Ave. • 585-8839 2955 E. Manoa Rd. • 988-0212 900 N. Nimitz Hwy. • 536-8570

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach 2424 Kalakaua Ave. 923-1234 ext. 59

$20.99 Adults $17.99 Seniors (60 and older) $13.99 Children (3-12)

www.themandalayhawaii.com

VIETNAMESE

Bangkok Chef

Shor American Seafood Grill

Fukuya Delicatessen & Catering

525-8585

Keo’s Thai Cuisine

2028 Kuhio Ave. 951-9355

THAI

2710 S. King St. • 946-2073

1055 Alakea St.

1286 Kalani St. #104 • 845-4554 94-1040 Waipio Uka St.#15 • 678-2878 94-673 Kupuohi St. #B105 • 676-0843

1221 Kapiolani Blvd 597-1655

The Ocean House Restaurant

Kahala • 4614 Kilauea Ave. 732-9229 Ward • 940 Auahi St. 591-1646

Thai Village

Manoa Marketplace 2756 Woodlawn Drive 988-1551

3660 Waialae Ave. 737-1177

MEXICAN

1311 N. King St. #F-06 842-4049

Hanaki Restaurant

PACIFIC RIM

626 Sheridan St. 596-0799

Thai Town Cafe

SHABU SHABU

1351 Nuuanu Ave. 533-6169

835 Keeaumoku St. #I-101 B • 944-0088

Must present coupon.

Not valid w/other specials/discounts.

Limit one coupon per person.

Exp. 5/3/12

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

11A.M. till Midnight

1750 1450 1350

Roast Prime Rib $ of Beef Scallops & $ Shrimps Chicken Marsala $ on Pasta

Complete Dinners Include Salad Bar, Strawberry Short Cake, and more!

Eggs Benedict $ Royal

1050

Chinese Chicken Salad • Hong Kong Dim Sum Assortment • Mongolian Pork Chops • Shrimp Taro Basket • Boneless Minute Chicken Cake Noodle • Steamed Rice • Almond Float $169 per Table of Ten

2012 GRAD LUNCHEON MENU

Chinese Chicken Salad • Cantonese Roast Duck • Hunan Tofu • Sweet Chili Flounder Filet • Braised Boneless Beef Shortribs • Sauteed Kai Lan with Garlic • Shredded Chicken Noodle $179 per Table of Ten

2012 GRAD DINNER MENU

Deluxe Appetizer Platter • Wintermelon Chicken Soup • Roasted Garlic Chicken Curry Seafood with Golden Haupia • Hunan Tofu • Braised Beef Shortribs with Taro Prawns with Fresh Asparagus $239 per Table of Ten

MOTHER’S DAY Sunday, May 13th HONG KONG DIM SUM INT’L BRUNCH BUFFET

Adults $24 • Seniors $23 • Keikis (5 to 12) $12

PRIME RIB, SEAFOOD INT’L DINNER BUFFET

Adults $28 • Seniors $27 • Keikis (5 to 12) $14

Mililani Shopping Center • Open Daily 10am-9pm

625-9999

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

735-5544

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

May Specials Red Velvet Cake & Red Velvet Cupcake

25% OFF NABE EARLY BIRD SPECIAL

Monday - Thursday 5-6pm.

Up to 4 people. Cannot be used with other offers.

TWO GREAT LOCATIONS! Available May 1st

AIEA • 484-2222 98-150 Kaonohi St.

HONOLULU • 589-2299 510 Piikoi St.

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orderoftheday Homard rôti à la Nage "pamplemousse" (Lobster roast with grapefruit nage) ($27)

Cotelette d'agneau rôti au roquefort (Roasted rack of lamb with roquefort) ($25 half-rack, $48 full-rack)

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Server Steven Inouye

Fine Dining Burgundy Story by Kelli Shiroma s Photos by Nathalie Walker

A

t Fine Dining Burgundy, it’s all about the details in the food, wine and service. The eatery — which had its grand opening April 12 — features French cuisine in a comfortable, casual setting.

Customers are encouraged to try the new eatery in order to experience French food and an excellent dining experience for a reasonable price.

“The food and service makes our restaurant unique,” says chef Victor Straley. “We’re on the more upscale side, but our prices are going to be more on the bistro side — portions won’t be extremely large, but they will be extremely large in flavor. (Our target audience is) anyone with a fine palate who appreciates good food and wine. You have to not only appreciate the taste, but through the taste, know the process and the effort.”

So far, the eatery has been the most crowded on Saturday nights, so general manager Jon Bransford recommends that customers make reservations before coming to Fine Dining Burgundy.

“On the second Saturday (after we opened), we started with 26 reservations and once they started coming in, by 6:30 p.m., the whole place was full,” he recalls.

A lot of French cuisine involves lengthy preparation; some of the dishes and sauces on the eatery’s menu take two to three days to make. The eatery’s menu is divided into several categories — Amuse Bouche (small appetizers), Hors d’oeuvres, Salades (salads), Poissons/Seafood (seafood), Viandes (meats), Garniture (side dishes) and Desserts. Several dishes on the menu will be prepared tableside, but others will have had numerous hours of preparation done beforehand. A variety of wines also are recommended to complement the different entrees.

“The wines are priced appropriately to pair with our menu prices,” says Bransford. “We’re moderately priced and the wines are designed in the same way.

The price per customer — for a bottle of wine, an appetizer,

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entrée and dessert — is $50 to $55 per person.”

When it comes to popular dishes on the menu, Bransford names Homard rôti a la Nage “Pamplemousse” ($27) — a lobster roast with grapefruit nage — Cotelette d’agneau rôti au Roquefort ($25/$48), or a roasted rack of lamb, and Crème Caramel a la soupe de fruits ($8.50). All menu items are in French with English descriptions below. Menus in Japanese also are available.

“Nage is the sauce of the lobster,” Bransford explains.

“It’s lobster with a touch of butter, white wine and a fresh, red grapefruit, so it’s more citrusy and summery instead of the traditional buttery and heavy. (For the lamb) we have a full rack and half rack of New Zealand lamb; it’s seared and then roasted with blue cheese and has a panko breadcrumb topping. Our featured dessert is called Crème Caramel et soupe de fruits,

Crème Caramel et soupe de fruits ($8.50)

Fine Dining Burgundy 1006 Kapahulu Ave., Honolulu Call: 739.5000 Hours: Dinner, 5:30 p.m.–midnight Last call for food: 11 p.m.; last call for alcohol: 11:30 p.m., Closed Mondays

which is basically flan.”

Straley also mentions Pâté de campagne au Foie gras ($12.50) and the in-house, fresh Boeuf (Beef) Bourguignon ($23). The Pâté de campagne au Foie gras embodies a traditional French countryside dish, while Boeuf Bourguignon was designed to be the house special.

The menu at Fine Dining Burgundy boasts other flavorful and unique dishes — such as Salad Tomate ($9.50), a tomato salad in the shape of a rose — that Straley encourages clientele to come and try.

“Passion is extremely prevalent here,” Straley says. “We have the potential to make this place something Hawaii hasn’t seen.”

While innovative ideas always seem to be churning in regard to the menu, Bransford says that more dishes will eventually be added to the menu, but not right away.

“We will build up some other things that are really going to make the menu shine,” he says, “but for now, we’re running with these until things are solidified and smooth.”