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(From left) Server Jasmine Ahn, operations manager Eiki Tamaki and server Brianna Racoma offer up several of Hinone’s favorite dishes: Salmon Tempura with Vegetables, Salmon Avocado Roll, and Maguro and Salmon Sashimi Combo.

Japanese homestyle cooking is at its best at Hinone Mizunone, where the always-friendly staff awaits to smother your palate in irresistible flavors.

See Page 4 | Leah Friel photo

Mushroom madness at Kit n Kitchen | 10 RumFire reinvents afternoon tea | 14

ALSO: Seeing stars at Max’s of Manila | 6

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Bright Eyed and Bushy Tailed Thanks to Avocado

By Alana Folen | Photos by Leah Friel

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nsomnia gets the best of me on most nights — and yes, I do realize how beneficial sleep is to your overall health, yet the sandman usually doesn’t make an appearance at my house until the wee hours of the morning.

However, to counteract this vicious sleep cycle of mine, I’ve decided to somewhat make up for it with excellent food choices! Hello avocados … hello antioxidants! Fresh, ripe and delicious, I’ve always held a special place in my heart for this one-of-a-kind fruit. With so many health benefits, there’s much to be thankful for. First of all, avocados can fight off sleepy eyes and signs of aging (this night owl couldn’t be happier), and a healthy dose of this green stuff also is said to regulate blood sugar, promote eye health and absorb nutrients.

While the list goes on to promote this super food, I don’t want to put you Ono readers to sleep, so instead take a food journey with me as I explore the amazing avocado fare at the following Ono, You Know establishments. Up and at ’em!

Above: The editor freshens up her day with Zpizza’s California Salad (small $7.95, large $10.95) and a slice of Mexican Pizza.

Right: Zpizza’s Mexican Pizza (small $12.95, large $23.95, extra-large $26.95)

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Zpizza Hawaii brings a fresh and healthy approach to Italian classics since opening its doors to its Ward Centre establishment in 2008 and its Kailua location in 2010. Best known for its Southern Californian-Italian cuisine, the original Zpizza got its start in Laguna Beach, Calif., before making its way to Hawaii diners here at home.

Specializing in items such as fire-baked organic pizza, fresh salads, and a variety of vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options, Zpizza is heaven-sent for those

eager to eat smart.

“We only use high-quality ingredients in our cuisine,” says owner Cesar Llarenas.

And aching for avocado, I couldn’t resist Zpizza’s avocado fiasco. California Salad? Mexican Pizza? Pollo Latina Sandwich? I was all over it.

First to meet my palate was the refreshing California Salad (small $7.95, large $10.95), featuring a medley of mixed greens, red onions, crisp cucumber, fresh tomatoes, black olives and a generous topping of avocado with your choice of dressing. Next, Llarenas wooed my taste buds with Mexican Pizza (small $12.95, large $23.95, extra large $26.95), a pizza pie topped with salsa, mozzarella, spicy lime chicken, green onions, red onions, fresh avocado, sour cream and cilantro.

“Our avocados are farm-grown and hand-picked,” Llarenas explains.

“Avocados are very good for you, and they are packed with nutrients and vitamins.”

Rich and creamy, avocados are simply irresistible. Zpizza is a pro when it comes to providing guilt-free meals abundant in taste. So, what are you waiting for? Zip on over to Zpizza Hawaii!

Zpizza Hawaii 1200 Ala Moana Blvd. (Ward), 151 Hekili St. (Kailua) 596.0066 (Ward), 230.8400 (Kailua)

Pho My Lien Vietnamese Restaurant Hungry for pho? Well, look no further than Pho My Lien Vietnamese Restaurant located in Aiea’s Westridge Shopping Center. Owners Tommy and Lien Dang

serve up some of the most genuine Vietnamese cuisine and provoke all appetites with many other tempting menu options, such as chicken salad, crispy spring rolls and more. And I bet you’d never guess, Avocado Shake is a specialty here as well.

With a variety of shakes to choose from, it’s hard for an indecisive diner (such as myself) to decide on a particular one — but this time it was a no-brainer.

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A Cupola & Stage Restaurant presentation

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.

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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! ”

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

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ike yin and yang, Hinone Mizunone creates an ideal harmony that has worked since the restaurant’s inception in 2008. Famed for its sweet rice, which is cooked to perfection, the literal translation for hinone means “sound of fire” while mizunone translates to “sound of water.”

“We cook our rice in an oldfashioned pot and that’s all you hear — the fire and the water,” says operations manager Eiki Tamaki. “We have a rice warmer, and we set the rice on high heat and then low heat before letting it sit. We have to constantly keep an eye on it, or it’ll burn. The taste definitely stands out and the texture is very fluffy,” he adds.

Owned by Japanese giant Fujio Food Systems, Hinone Mizunone on South King Street is the first of its kind to open in the U.S., although there are a number of establishments planted throughout Japan.

“We specialize in traditional Japanese home-style cooking,” Tamaki says. “Our rice is even served in an ohitsu instead of your typical rice bowl.

“I think the consistency of the food here and our dedicated service has contributed to the restaurant’s success. We have a lot of customers who dine here many

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times a week.”

Head chef Teruo Aonuma blends the flavors of authentic Japanese cuisine with local culinary stylings that can’t go unnoticed. And with more than 40 years of experience in the restaurant industry, Aonuma has much to boast about.

“Hinone Mizunone is all about comfort food, so whether it’s teishoku sets, a la carte options, bentos, udon, curry, sushi or our daily specials. We cater to lunch and dinner crowds in search of a good meal,” Tamaki explains.

Prominent items on the menu include Maguro and Salmon Sushi Combo (Teishoku set $18), Shrimp Tempura (Teishoku set $13, side order $10) and Salmon Avocado Roll ($7.25), to name a few. And according to Tamaki, customers flock to the establishment just for a taste of Chicken “Ama-kara Age” ($11), featuring crispy fried chicken seasoned with grated daikon and topped with a sweet ginger sauce. This teishoku entrée is unique to the restaurant, and it’s served with rice, miso soup, two side dishes and tsukemono, as are all teishoku entrees.

“Recently we also started serving Salmon Tempura with Vegetables (Teishoku set $13.95, side order $10.95) and Menchi Katsu (Teishoku set $12, side

order $9), and both seem to be winning over our patrons,” Tamaki states, adding, “Menchi Katsu is a hamburger katsu and it’s very common in Japan, but I haven’t seen it available here in Hawaii. I think we’re one of the first restaurants to offer it, and it’s accompanied with a side of demiglaze sauce.”

While continuity is a fundamental aspect here at Hinone Mizunone, Aonuma will make changes here and there to ensure the utmost quality in his edible masterpieces. In fact, the establishment now prides itself on its new katsu batter that ameliorates a variety dishes.

“The new batter is very soft and fluffy, and holds the taste of our katsu dishes. Customers really seem to enjoy the new batter, as the combination of the batter and the meat create a great harmony,” Tamaki says with a smile.

“We’re simple, but what we’re doing seems to be working. As we like to say, ‘maido ookini,’ which means ‘thank you always’ in Osaka dialect.”

Yes, simplicity is defined at Hinone Mizunone, and as Plato once said, “Beauty of style, harmony, grace and good rhythm depend on simplicity.”

Now, what’s more harmonious than that?

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Japanese homestyle cooking is at its best at Hinone Mizunone, where the always-friendly staff smothers your palate in irresistible flavors.

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ALSO: Seeing stars at Max’s of Manila | 6

HINONE MIZUNONE 1345 S. King St., Honolulu

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(From left) Server Jasmine Ahn, operations manager Eiki Tamaki and server Brianna Racoma offer up several of Hinone’s favorite dishes: Salmon Tempura with Vegetables, Salmon Avocado Roll and Maguro and Salmon Sashimi Combo.

942.4848 Open daily, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

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Menchi Katsu (Teishoku set $12, side order $9)

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Maguro and Salmon Sashimi Combo (Teishoku set $18)

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hat do you get when you combine the flavors of the Philippines with the enthralling company of international singer Lani Misalucha? The ultimate Filipino fiesta, of course!

Misalucha and I took our cravings for our favorite Filipino foods and headed to Max’s of Manila on Dillingham Boulevard for this week’s Dining with the Stars.

“Here at Max’s it’s like I’m brought back to my childhood because what they serve at the restaurant is like a home-cooked meal,” says Misalucha, a Philippines native. “What’s so amazing about the food here is that it’s so simple, but very tasty!”

Max’s attentive staff prepared an impressive spread for us complete with Mahi Mahi sa Miso soup ($9.95 regular, $16.95 large), Max’s Whole Chicken ($13.50), Kare-Kare ($12.50 regular, $18.95 large), Crispy Pata ($12.95 regular, $16.95 large), Pancit Bihon ($8.50) and more.

Story by Alana Folen :: Photos by Leah Friel “I especially love the Kare-Kare because my mom makes this dish, and Max’s Kare-Kare is so similar to how she makes it,” Misalucha says.

“Max’s Fried Chicken also is so good — it’s crispy on the outside, but the inside is still so moist and seasoned perfectly. The same goes for Crispy Pata.”

As the first mega-star from the Philippines to headline a show on the Las Vegas Strip, Misalucha has made her way to the Islands, taking Waikiki by storm with her glitzy,

be a lot of new dimensions that people can look forward to,” Misalucha says.

In the new show format, Misalucha will trace Hawaii’s musical eras from the 1920s to today. She’ll also entertain audiences with a romantic movie medley as well as a Broadway medley.

However, the show will still incorporate a fastpaced and inviting selection of her signature covers and interpretations of musical icons such as Britney Spears, Tina Turner and Celine Dion.

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So, just how does this darling diva stay in tip-top shape when she’s a selfproclaimed food fanatic?

“My work helps a lot — jumping up and down on stage five times a week burns calories,” Misalucha says with a laugh.

The Lani Misalucha Show has been extended through the end of the year.

For reservations and more information about pricing and show packages, call 971.4321 or visit LaniInWaikiki.com. A 20 percent kamaaina discount also is available.

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Vegas-style show, The Lani Misalucha Show, soon to be titled Return to Paradise Starring Lani Misalucha, presented by Roberts Hawaii.

Witness an enchanting evening Tuesday through Saturday at 8:30 p.m. in the Magic of Polynesia Showroom at Holiday Inn Waikiki Beachcomber Resort as Asia’s Nightingale shows off her incredible fiveoctave range and charismatic charm.

“We’re slowly incorporating new numbers into the show, and there’s going to

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Getting the party started at Larry’s

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o matter the occasion, Larry’s Bakery brings festivity to any get-together with its wide assortment of celebratory cakes, cookies, cupcakes and more.

Brother-and-sister duo Lance and Iris Yafuso continue to run the family business that their late father, Larry, once started in Waimalu during the 1960s.

Today, his legacy lives on at the mom-and-pop bakery’s current location on Lawehana Street, where special events are made that much sweeter, thanks to Larry’s homemade goods. With graduation

season upon us, decorative chocolate, butter, white chantilly and dobash Graduation Cakes ($49.95, 1/4 sheet; other sizes available) may be customized for your scholar with maile and pikake lei and schoolcolored adornments.

Graduation cookie lei ($20), Deluxe lei ($25) and Cookie or Brownie Lanyards ($7.95, $4.95 respectively) also brighten the celebration.

In the friendly fashion of this charming hole-in-thewall, one of its most exciting gift baskets — Cupcake bouquets ($34.95) — just got even

more thrilling with the help of Iris’ longtime friend and florist, Lisa Barretto.

“We’ve known each other since seventh grade,” says Iris, “so we wanted to make something together.”

The pair created a Cupcake bouquet with fresh flowers ($50), blossoming with buttercream frosted vanilla, chocolate or red velvet cupcakes and pastel or red spring blooms.

“This is our first time doing the flower bouquet. You can use it as a centerpiece,” describes Iris.

In addition to the scrumptious flower arrangement, the bakery’s goodie-filled

CALL 422.0059 HOURS Monday-Friday, 6 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, 6 a.m.-noon 1 Mother’s Day Purses ($12.95 and up), Cupcake bouquet with fresh flowers ($50) 2 Graduation Cookie Lei ($20$25) 3 Halfmoons ($1.65 each) Nathalie Walker photos 3

Mother’s Day Purses ($12.95 and up) will make May 13 unforgettable.

And when stopping by for all your essential party favors, be sure to try some of Larry’s warm pastries, made in-house daily.

Halfmoons ($1.65 each) present mouthwatering pie crust-like shells oozing with delectable apple and coconut centers. “This is my dad’s recipe. It’s baked and it’s kind of like a mini pie,” says Iris.

Once you taste every ounce of love that goes into the sweet sensations at Larry’s Bakery, your next family gathering, holiday or routine Monday won’t be the same without them.

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Tasty treats on the go

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f I could, I would eat all day long, but somehow I sometimes skip lunch because I’m just too busy.

Oftentimes, lunch is eaten at my desk or in my car.

So, it’s nice when you find a restaurant that offers not just takeout, but really quick takeout such as okazu-yas or Japanese delicatessens, where the food is already prepared and you can just pick up and go.

At Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen across Kaimuki High School next to Market City Shopping Center, you’ll find a great assortment of okazu and it’s totemo oishii (very delicious).

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Its most popular okazu item is Hash Tempura balls (85 cents each), which is made with corned beef hash and potatoes, and deep fried in a tempura batter.

“We’ve been told ours is the best,” shares Joy Morihara, general manager.

Also popular are Inari Sushi ($1.35), Fried Chicken (around $1.25 depending on size), Fried Noodles ($1.95), Shoyu Hot Dog (55 cents), Namasu (small $1.35), Potato Tempura ($1.10) and Shrimp Tempura ($1.75).

If you prefer to dine-in but still are in a rush, Saimin ($4.95 small, $6.95 large, $8.95 extra-large) is cooked to order and can be made in about five minutes. It comes with charsiu and green onion, and a homemade broth or dashi that is made with shrimp, vegetables and chicken.

You also can add bean sprouts for 80 cents, and/or vegetables for $1.30.

Customers also often order it with BBQ Meat Sticks ($1.95 each).

“Our food is local homestyle cooking, something your mom or grandmother would’ve cooked,” adds Morihara. “It’s Japanese dishes with a local flavor.”

1 Large saimin ($6.95) with BBQ Sticks ($1.95 each) 2 Hash Tempura (85 cents each) 3 Sekiya’s okazu plate offers many tasty options.

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Mixed Mushroom Spaghetti with oil and garlic ($10.95) Co-owner Kit Yiu Leah Friel photos

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ent sauces and dozens of delicious possible combinations of ingredients, as well as substitutions and add-ons such as cheese, broccoli, eggplant and more. Sick of spaghetti?

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There’s always room for ’shrooms — and so many ways to enjoy them at Kit n Kitchen.

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f you’re a fan of the edible fungus — button, crimini, portabello, shiitake, oyster, porcini … some delicate, others quite meaty — you know that mushrooms lend themselves well to nearly any dish, adding an earthy flavor and unique texture.

Mushroom soup, mushroom risotto, stuffed mushrooms … they pair well with so many foods, it’s no surprise that, when it comes to vegetarian fare, ’shrooms often take the spotlight.

At Kit n Kitchen, co-owner and chef May Yiu knows firsthand how popular mushrooms are with non-meat eaters, and she recommends Mixed Mushroom Spaghetti with oil and garlic ($10.95).

Mmmm.

The dish is comprised of three varieties: familiar button, delicate enoki with their long, slender stem that pair nicely with strands of spaghetti, and savory shiitakes — all sauteed in a garlic and oil sauce and tossed with spaghetti.

“It's a very, very popular dish,” says Yiu. It’s listed on the menu under “Create Your Own Spaghetti,” where customers can choose from six differ-

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ight on the main drag of South King Street, with its busy lanes and bounty of shops, lies a calming oasis of casual elegance, perfect for savoring traditional Japanese fare.

Sakura Terrace Japanese Cafe, which opened last November, has sparked conversation for its fresh seafood and classic renditions of donburi, sushi and grilled meats. The restaurant’s Mother’s Day Special ($28), available May 13 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., will showcase a little bit of everything, all within a breezy indoor-outdoor seating area. What better way to show appreciation for Mom?

Gomoku Chirashi

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An assortment of dishes inclued in Sakura Terrace’s Mother Day Special ($28).

WHERE 1240 S. King St., Honolulu CALL 591.1181

Marilyn Cariaga with Mother’s Day Special ($28)

HOURS Monday-Saturday, Cafe/Lunch, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Dinner, 5-10 p.m.; Sunday, Dinner, 4:30-9:30 p.m.

Nathalie Walker photos

Begin the abundant meal with Miso Soup, Okara Potato Salad and a Tossed Salad enhanced with refreshingly delicious ginger dressing. Then explore an exuberant assortment of Sashimi and delicately Spicy Ahi. The feast continues with Teriyaki Chicken as well as

Saikoro Steak with ginger sauce. After that, you’ll dive into one of the special’s premier dishes — Gomoku Chirashi. This bowl of flavor combines shrimp, unagi, shiitake mushrooms, marinated bamboo shoots, ikura, tobiko and tamago and nori strips on a bed of rice.

Dessert choices include yummy creations such as Wafu Jelly Dessert, made with silky matcha kanten (Japanese gelatin), creamy milk kanten, sweet azuki beans and a drizzle of kuromitsu (brown sugar syrup).

The cafe also boasts a recently extended menu with additional entrees, vegetable dishes and sides.

A fully stocked bar, sakes and exclusive Savory

Sakura ($8.50) cocktail add new layers to any meal as well.

From celebrating holidays to casual lunches or dinners, Sakura Terrace never disappoints. As marketing director Marilyn Cariaga describes, “It’s a place where you sit and relax. I think that’s important for a dining experience — take the time to enjoy it.”

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Avocado Shake ($4.50) is a thick and creamy thirst-quencher made with the perfect blend of crushed ice, milk, condensed milk, sugar, savory slices of avocado and other secret seasonings.

A top choice on the most humid of days, Pho My Lien’s avocado shake is delightful in every sense of the word. And don’t turn away because of the calorie count. Although avocados are high in calories, these beneficial fruits are believed to have more than 50 percent of your recommended daily value of fiber, which gives avocados much of its fatburning abilities. With that, drink away, this super food in milkshake form has your name written all over it!

3660 on the Rise’s Shrimp and Scallop Duet ($12.75)

Pho My Lien’s Avacado Shake ($4.50)

Zpizza’s California Salad (small $7.95, large $10.95)

Pho My Lien’s Lien Dang with Avacado Shake

Pho My Lien Vietnamese Restaurant Westridge Shopping Center 98-150 Kaonohi St., Suite B213-B 488.4900

3660 on the Rise 3660 on the Rise welcomes all appetites as it features a plethora of Euro-Island edible selections in an elegant and modern atmosphere. Located at 3660 Waialae Ave., on the corner of Waialae and Wilhelmina Rise, this family-friendly establishment is operated by partners celebrity chef Russell Siu and Gale Ogawa. 3660’s dynamite cuisine highlights a diversity of local flavors accented by European and Asian fare, and when it comes to avocados, chef Lydell Leong sure knows how to whip up

an amazing creation centered around this luscious fruit.

“Our Shrimp and Scallop Duet ($12.75) features rock shrimp, an avocado Maui onion puree and jumbo scallop ravioli with Chinese black bean nage,” he explains.

However, aspiring to only feature the best in avocado this week, I solely concentrated on the first part of this remark-

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o quote the outstanding photographer whose art graces this page, pupus at Hy’s Steakhouse are “straight-up goodness.” Leah isn’t wrong. The celebrated Waikiki restaurant that has happily served an untold number of local and visiting diners for 35 years has appetizers that are more than just appetizing, they are, in fact, straight-up good.

A good example of this is Scampi A La Blue Fox ($16.95). The jumbo shrimp are sautéed in a butter, lemon, white wine, garlic and basil sauce that leaves the sweet sea creatures moist and delicious. Served with garlic mashed potatoes, this meal starter starts edging its way into an entree — not that there's anything wrong with that.

Escargot A La Hy’s ($15.95) is another tasty way to bide your time until the main course arrives. The tender snails are baked with Dijon mustard, butter, garlic, bleu cheese and topped with a crunchy Parmesan bread topping.

A fun adventure in any fine-dining establishment is seeing how the staff

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re-creates simple comfort dishes. At Hy’s, Ahi and Scallop Katsu ($15.95) is such an adventure. Made with fresh ahi and sweet scallops, the panko-crusted treats are served with either a Wasabi Aioli — which is more aromatic than spicy — or a cocktail sauce with a bit of kick of its own.

A final recommendation is Fresh Mozzarella and Vine Ripened Tomatoes ($10.95). While technically a salad item, the red and yellow vine-ripened tomatoes from Wow Farms on the Big Island are savory enough for dinner and sweet enough for dessert. The tomatoes mix perfectly with the mozzarella, baby greens and a reduced balsamic vinaigrette, and provide a refreshing beginner to the massive steak that is just waiting to be served.

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Executive Chef Brett Villarmia with RumFire’s Spiked Tea masterpieces.

ituated along iconic Waikiki Beach, flanked by views of Diamond Head and honu feeding in the crystal blue waters below, RumFire Waikiki defines the term hot spot as guests soak up the sun by day and revel in the glow of the surrounding fire pits by night.

Diners are treated to an assortment of Pacific Rim and contemporary “social comfort food” from the creative mind of Executive Chef Brett Villarmia, and do so in a relaxing setting that features both indoor and outdoor seating within the pristine Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. While visitors and kamaaina rave about the menu, which features the freshest local ingredients, and the bar, home to more than 100 varieties of rum, RumFire is poised to add another alluring element to its repertoire.

Dining Out readers are treated to yet another inside scoop as RumFire launches its Spiked Tea menu — billed as anything but your Tutu’s tea party. Starting Mother’s Day and continuing every Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m., diners will be treated to a delectable assortment of sliders, desserts and “spiked” teas that are sure to turn the tables on traditional tea gatherings.

“What if we reinvent afternoon tea?” says Diana Su, public relations manager for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Waikiki, when discussing the inspiration for the Spiked Tea offerings. “We keep all the traditions of tea and dainty finger sandwiches, but kick it up a notch with spiked tea — alcoholic beverages that all incorporate tea — and sliders with multiple fillings.”

The sliders ($5 for two) steal the show, offering fresh and hearty ingredients that elevate finger food to the next level — leaps and bounds above archaic “finger” sandwiches. Diners may select from five different sliders: The Remedy (ground black Angus beef, Italian truffle cheese, caramelized onions and summer truffle aioli), The Twisted (braised beef short rib and cole slaw), The Little Saigon (tamarind marinated chicken and young papaya salad), The Spiked (herb marinated mahi mahi and shredded cabbage slaw) and The Skinny (fresh

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mozzarella, macadamia nut romesco and Haumakua tomato).

“High Tea is known for its drinks and finger foods, so we wanted to put a twist on it and modernize the experience,” Villarmia says. “It’s something different, something for a younger generation. I wanted to introduce RumFire in a different way. This would be another way to get to know what we’re all about with some of these sample bites.”

In addition to the sliders, the Spiked Tea menu also features side orders ($5 apiece) of Tatas (crispy fried tater tots tossed in white truffle oil and Parmesan cheese) and Frisky Fries (chili-dusted Yukon fries). And if that wasn’t enough, “Happy Endings” ($5 each) also are available, and include Red Decadence (red velvet cake bites with cream cheese frosting), Chocolate Addiction (chocolate mousse, dark chocolate and hazelnut puffed rice) and The Tart (calamansi lime curd, chocolate paint and Italian meringue).

And, of course, Spiked Tea would not be complete without a vast selection of Tea Cocktails ($10 each).

Lavender Mint incorporates American Harvest Vodka — an organic, handcrafted spirit — with double strength black tea, house-made lavender syrup along with fresh lime and mint. On the lighter end of the spectrum, Plantation Pineapple features Jeremiah Weed Sweet Tea Vodka, Skyy Pineapple Vodka, chilled black tea, lime and pineapple — the ultimate twist on the traditional

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Plantation Iced Tea. Guests can combine offerings into a set, aptly dubbed High Tea Experience ($20). The assortment contains a cocktail, two sliders and a dessert selection.

The only decision remaining for diners is whether to share with tablemates or go at it alone—a regrettable decision once the Tatas are all gone.

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Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine

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Lunch buffet open daily: 10 a.m.– 2:30 p.m.; Dinner: 5–9 p.m. Sunday– Thursday; 5–10 p.m. FridaySaturday

with Christina O’Connor

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n addition to its great homestyle Chinese food, Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine also makes its customers feel right at home with its friendly, helpful customer service. Director of sales Armando B. Bauzon is passionate about going above and beyond to provide excellent customer service.

Bauzon first started working at the restaurant as a manager back in 2004, then left for a few years to work in other restaurants. He recently returned to Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine when the new management took over, and he couldn’t be happier.

“I am so happy that I came back and get to see all of my regular customers coming back,” he says, smiling. “I really take care of the people who always come over here. We are Director of sales like family.”

Armando B. Bauzon With its goal of keeping customers happy, Ho Ho considers customer input when it comes to creating new dishes or modifying menu items.

“We like to ask people how they like the food,” Bauzon explains.

And so far, the feedback is great — customers often praise Ho Ho for its quality, fresh cuisine.

“I really like to see a lot of the old regular customers coming back,” he says. “I am happy to come back, too … It’s like a reunion.”

590 Farrington Hwy., Kapolei 692.9880

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fter being in Kapolei for a decade, Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine has drawn in a dedicated following of regular customers. The restaurant’s versatility surely has something to do with this. Ho Ho offers an extensive a la carte menu and dim sum favorites, and also is available to cater or host any special occasion with its party trays. And then, of course, there is the Ho Ho buffet.

“It's a great deal,” director of sales Armando B. Bauzon says of the buffet.

“And people love it; they are always telling us how good the food is.”

Some of the most popular buffet items include Crab Legs and Shrimp Walnut, which are offered daily for dinner. Other buffet offerings include Fried Rice, Gon Lo Mein, Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings, Orange Chicken, Egg Roll, Crispy Won Ton and Beef Broccoli. And on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, as well as daily for lunch, customers can feast on Salt and Pepper Shrimp, which is one of the restaurant’s most highly demanded items.

The dinner buffet is offered nightly

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starting at 5 p.m. and is priced at $15.95 Monday through Thursday and $17.95 Friday through Sunday. The lunch buffet, which is offered from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., costs $9.95 Monday through Thursday and $11.95 Friday through Sunday. (Note that the buffet prices listed are for adults; the kids’ prices vary according to the child's height, and keiki under 3 feet tall eat for free.)

“We like to help people budget their expenses,” Bauzon says of the restaurant’s affordable buffet. “We are trying to help people, and that’s one of the reasons that they come back.”

Just last month, new management — a sister company of restaurant Jade Dynasty — took over Ho Ho. The new leaders aim to offer improved customer service and even more quality food. But longtime cus-

tomers need not worry — Ho Ho still serves up the same dishes.

In addition to its buffet, Ho Ho also offers dim sum, including Pork Hash (80 cents), Shrimp Dumpling (80 cents) and its much raved about Steamed Manapua ($1.35) or Baked Manapua ($1.45). Dim sum is available for pick-up from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

A la carte dishes include tasty items such as Roast Duck Noodle Soup ($7.25), Sauteed Scallop and Fish Fillet ($13.50), and Seafood Garlic Fried Rice ($8.95).

And if you’re planning a get-together, Ho Ho is an ideal location. The restaurant normally holds about 200 people, but for special arrangements made in advance, it can accommodate 300 to 400 guests. In addition to offering a welcoming, causal place to enjoy any occasion, Ho Ho offers another benefit to hosting your party here:

All the food is made fresh.

“When the trays are running low, we always cook up the food fresh,” Bauzon says.

In keeping with Ho Ho’s tradition of offering up specials for various holidays, the eatery has more good eats cooking for Mother’s Day. The Mother’s Day Special, served May 13, will include even more buffet options. Prices for adults are $14.95 for lunch and $22.95 for dinner. Kids prices stay the same. The additions are not finalized yet, as the chefs are still in the kitchen cooking up new items.

Contact Christina O’Connor at diningout@staradvertiser.com

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Big City Diner

By Nicole Kato

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s the slogan says, “There’s no diner finer than Big City Diner,� and customers who frequent the restaurant’s five locations can appreciate its commitment to patrons and focus on serving the community.

Dining Out caught up with Meredith Teijeiro and her mother, Selene Souza, at the Waipio Big City Diner for lunch one day.

Both agree that the staff is very friendly and noted that the servers always seem to

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remember them upon returning for another delicious meal. Teijeiro praised the Hamburger Steak ($9.99) that’s served with crispy onions and gravy, and she always opts for the garlic smashed potatoes.

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hen brainstorming restaurant ideas for breakfast or dinner, the Nimitz airport area probably doesn’t come to mind very often. Sometimes, though, thinking outside the box can lead you to a pleasantly unexpected surprise, one that may await at Plaza Café. A landmark restaurant within Best Western hotel, Plaza Café has been serving kamaaina, short-term hotel guests and military families since the 1970s.

“We serve breakfast seven days a week and have dinner four days (a week). A lot of locals come for the seafood buffet,” says Plaza Café manager Rudy Fao. “We also have a lot of transient guests, tourists coming and going.

Another big seller is the military. They usually stay at the hotel for long term until their housing is arranged.”

A charming restaurant,

Right Homestyle Oxtail Soup Below Snow Crab Legs and Mussels on the Half Shell Chris Fleck photos

Plaza Café is continuing its Mother’s Day tradition May 13 with its annual brunch buffet. Priced at $34.95 (adults) and $18.95 (keiki ages 4-10), there is an exuberance of buffet items to enjoy including Snow Crab Legs, Eggs Benedict, Kalua Pork Hash, Homestyle Oxtail Soup, Poke, Salad Bar and more. To make your Mother’s Day buffet reservations call 837.1547.

“It is a very generational tradition, with mothers bringing their daughters, and daughters bringing their daughters. You can expect great food, great service, as always. It’s going to be very festive,” adds Fao. If you cannot make it for Mother’s Day, Plaza Café offers a similar dinner buffet on Friday and Saturday evenings priced at $30.95 (adults), $26.95 (adults, but does not include crab legs) and $16.95 (kids ages 4-10). The seafood

PLAZA CAFÉ WHERE Best Western Hotel 3253 N. Nimitz Hwy., Honolulu CALL 836.3636 HOURS Breakfast served daily, 6:30-10 a.m., Seafood Buffet on Friday and Saturday, 5-9 p.m.

buffet features a bounty of choices including lomi lomi salmon, mussels on the half shell, a createyour-own-pasta station, and Plaza Cafe’s signature bread pudding and soft serve sundae station.

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month at Plaza Café, as the restaurant is offering 15 percent off its menu prices for military and their families. This offer cannot be combined with any other vouchers or coupons.

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“We try to serve equally to our kamaaina and travelers. Having a restaurant in the hotel is a real benefit.

It’s really convenient for travelers,” says Fao. May also serves as Military Appreciation

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Chicken Katsu

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

Nu‘uanu Okazuya Our

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

FRESH MANILA CLAMS MAKE YOUR DINNER RESERVATIONS

737-1177

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

each

Reservations Recommended

…just like home!

OPEN: m-f 5a-1p / sat 5:30a-2p / sun 7a-1p

1351 NU‘UANU AVENUE

ON THE RISE

533-6169

nuuanuokazuya.com

3660 Waialae Ave. www.3660.com

2440 Kuhio Ave.

922 5555 www.hyshawaii.com

chewonthis

Opulicious oblivion

By Alana Folen

T

wist your way to Opulicious Restaurant on Coolidge Street for an unforgettable dining experience. With unbelievable local favorites gracing the menu and balloon creations putting smiles on the faces of patrons, Opulicious holds the recipe to success.

Teriyaki Pork ($5.95)

“We have a variety of customers,” says owner and chef Kelli Kay Chun, noting that Opulicious is the first balloon-themed restaurant in the nation.

“I’m a balloon artist as well, so a lot of kids really enjoy the balloon animals I make for them.”

In addition, many flock to the eatery to savor homemade local grinds from recipes derived from Chun and her mother. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, meals are always made fresh to order.

“We want customers to try our KC Waffle Dog ($3.50),” Chun says.

“It’s a blast to the past. Waffle dogs were really popular during the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s.”

KC Waffle Dog features a hot dog nestled inside a special waffle batter, which Chun explains is made from a secret recipe. The dish is served a la carte and is accompanied by a tasty relish for dipping. Add cheese to

your KC Waffle Dog for an additional 50 cents.

“Right now we’re also featuring our Teriyaki Pork ($5.95). It’s delicious. The thin slices of pork are marinated in a homemade teriyaki sauce.

It’s our May special,” Chun states.

Teriyaki Pork is served with two scoops of rice (white or brown) and your choice of mac or tossed salad.

Opulicious also offers catering services and takeout options for hungry diners on the go.

OPULICIOUS RESTAURANT WHERE 946 Coolidge St., Honolulu CALL 943.8885 HOURS Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Closed Sundays WEBSITE opulicious.com

KC Waffle Dog ($3.50) | Leah Friel photos

D I N I N G O U T | M AY 6 - 1 2 , 2 0 1 2 | 1 9

WHERE TO DINE

Symbol Key

Atlantis Seafood & Steak

Breakfast

2284 Kalakaua Avenue 922-6868

Lunch

Waikiki Beach Eggspress

2752 Woodlawn Dr. Manoa Marketplace 988-4310

PERFECT FOR MOMS, DADS, TEACHERS & GRADS!

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL $15.95 Complete Dinner

10% OFF

Teppanyaki | Robata | Sushi Bar

entire order with this ad

& after 10:30 p.m.

$

©2012 IHOP IP, LLC

11:00am – 4:45pm

NO MSG

947-2836

Open 7 Days • 2700 So. King St.

TING STAR T A

$

6.99

10:00pm – close

Live Lobster ONLY

$

941- 6 8 9 1

1408 Liliha St.

10.99

w/purchase of entrée. Dine-in only.

Free Dessert w/purchase of entrée.

Mango Pudding or Almond Float available.

Not valid with other specials or promotions. Must present coupon. EXPIRES 5/10/12

641 KEEAUMOKU ST. • OPEN DAILY 11AM - 1AM 2 0 | D I N I N G O U T | M AY 6 - 1 2 , 2 0 1 2

10%OFF COUPON

kava • smoothies • sandwiches • salads In Mapunapuna: 2810 Pa‘a St. #1A • 833-KAPA (5272) relax • network • share • Sun Closed Mon-Fri 7:30a-6:00p • Sat 10:00a-4:00p

Dear Hearts,

GRADUATION • Chinese Chicken Salad • Salt & Pepper Shrimp • Peking Style Pork Chop • Minute Chicken Cake Noodle • Steamed Seabass w/Ginger Onion

EXP 5/31/12

GO TO WWW.ONONHAWAII.COM TO VIEW MENUS AND FIND $5 COUPON

Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)

5% OFF

Credit Card Sale Only (With Coupon)

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

Expires 5/31/12. Must present coupon.

Lobster $1299 with purchase of Full Price Entree Valid 5-10:30pm

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant Liliha Square by Times Supermarket

524-1628

Celebrating 10 Years!

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

Lobster $1299

Shiro “Manuela Boy” Matsuo

488-8824

East Honolulu

Duck w/Bun Dine-In & Take-Out • •Peking Scallop Egg Soup EXCLUDES SPECIAL MENUS

Saimin Havenly Yours,

WAIMALU

Aina Haina Chop Suey

Dinner for 10 ~ $189 reg. $225

10% OFF

If you’re alive Give with some enthusiasm Be glad to be alive Be pleasant Be caring.

It’s a wonderful world Give with love Make it a loveable world.

98-020 Kam Hwy.

(Corner of Liliha & Vineyard Blvd.)

Mon-Sat 10am - 9pm • Sun 10am - 8pm

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

$5.50

our unique kava blends!

Late Night Special

7.99

521-6888 M – Sa 5:30p – 12a | Sun 5:30p – 11p | Tue CLOSED 1427 Makaloa St. (Makai of Walmart Keeaumoku)

Taste our Signature “Pink Sandwich” on Guava Bread ask about

947-1688 Hong Kong Style Dishes

ONLY

Exp. 5/10/12. Dine-in only. Must present coupon.Not combinable with other offers.

Exp 5/10/12

where everyone feels like family

Panda Cuisine includes soup of the day and rice

entire menu.

Chinese Restaurant

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT!

Lunch Special

10% OFF

ON ON at McCully

BUY A $25 GIFT CARD & GET $5 OFF YOUR NEXT VISIT

Valid at Participating Locations Windward Mall 235-4467 Pearl City 486-4467 • Hilo 959-2600 Waikiki (Ala Moana Blvd) 949-4467 Waikiki on Kuhio Locations: 921-2400 Valid at Participating Waikiki (Alawww.ihophawaii.com Moana), Hilo, Pearl City, and Windward Mall

930 McCully St. 951-0511/0611

Mother’s Day Special

NEWLY OPENED

$11.45 Complete Lunch Sapporo & Kirin (large) $5.75 after 10:30pm

Camellia Buffet

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

JAPANESE DINING AND BAR

New Hours 5:30 - 6:45pm

BUFFET

La Palme D’or

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

Catering

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

Fendu Boulangerie

IHOP

Online

Located inside of Zippy’s

BAKERY

2464 Kalakaua Ave (Aston Waikiki Circle) 926-EGGS (3447)

Alcohol served

Napoleon’s Bakery

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

343 Saratoga Road 923-EGGS (3447)

After Midnight

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

Tropics Bar & Grill

Eggs n’ Things

Dinner

Larry’s Bakery

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

AMERICAN

WAIPAHU

EWA BEACH SHOP. CTR.

94-256 Waipahu Depot St.

91-919 Fort Weaver Rd.

676-2088

689-0999

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

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

10% OFF(Charge) • 15% OFF(Cash) Dim Sum & Reg. Menu Dine In Special!

5% OFF

(Charge) • Happy Day Chinese Restaurant 3553 Waialae Avenue

738-8666

10% OFF(Cash)

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

5%, 10% and lobster special are not to be combined with any other offer/discounts/specials. Expires 5/31/12. Must present coupon.

WHERE TO DINE Makittii

CATERERS

2380 Kuhio Ave. 923-2260

A Catered Experience 94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd.

677-7744

CAFE Anytime Cafe Market City Shopping Center 2919 Kapiolani Blvd 735-3888

Golden Duck

Ho Ho Chinse Cuisine

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

590 Farrington Hwy. 692-9880

Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant

Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant

CHINESE

Ala Moana Center 1450 Ala Moana Blvd.

4th Floor - Ho’okipa Terrace 947-8818

111 N. King St. 521-8268

Aina Haina Chop Suey

Kapa Cafe 2810 Pa’a St, #1A 833-KAPA (5272)

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

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant

Canton Seafood Restaurant

Hee Hing Restaurant

3553 Waialae Ave. 738-8666

Little Villlage Noodle House

Kissaten

923 Keeaumoku St. 955-3388

88 Piikoi St. 593-1200

1113 Smith St. 545-3008

449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

10% off your bill with this ad.

Cannot combine w/other discounts.

Exp. 5/10/12.

951-7878 2700 S. KING ST.

BY

(near 7-11 at King St. / University) FREE Parking at Moiliili Post Office lot

O B

M-TH 4PM-MIDNIGHT • F-SUN 4PM-1AM

Treat Mom

to a wonderful brunch or dinner on Mother’s Day Sunday, May 13th

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Stadium Marketplace 488-9202 Ewa Town Center 683-1003 Ward Center 591-5600 Kapolei 674-4227

For reservations call

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$

533-4476

Kukui Grove 808-632-2450 Maui Mall 808-873-7776 Lahaina 808-661-0333 Kona 808-327-6776

NOW OPEN at 900 N. Nimitz Hwy 536-8570 1627 Nuuanu Ave 585-8839 2955 E. Manoa Rd 988-0212 Mon-Sat 10:30am-9pm; Sun 12n-8pm

Call For Take Out www.bangkokchefexpress.com

Home of the “Milky-White” Paitan Ramen!

Visit us at our new location!

(808) 923-EGGS (3447) 343 Saratoga Road • Dinner 5-10pm

Eggspress • 926-EGGS (3447) 2464 Kalakaua Ave. • Dinner 4-10pm

Lunch Special

Jumbo Curry Pack

$7.95

• Choice of Curry • Miso Soup • Salad • Gyoza

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

Serving Lunch & Dinner • Take-out Available

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

www.eggsnthings.com D I N I N G O U T | M AY 6 - 1 2 , 2 0 1 2 | 2 1

WHERE TO DINE Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant

ON ON

5724 Kalanianaole Hwy. 377-5566

at McCully

On On at McCully 1110 McCully St. 946-8833

Maple Garden /Yen King

ROYAL PALACE R E S TA U R A N T

Kakaako Kitchen Ward Centre 1200 Ala Moana Blvd

596-7488

Royal Palace Restaurant

909 Isenberg St. 941-6641

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

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant

Seafood Village Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa

Kenny’s Restaurant

Ert’s Grill

1620 N. School St. 841-0931

99-082 Kauhale St., Aiea 488-8898

Kenny’s Express Hawaiian BBQ

Henry Loui’s 2850 Paa St. 833-3728

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

Liliha Square 524-1628

739-0993

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

641 Keeaumoku St. 947-1688

1055 Alakea St. 525-8585

3447 Waialae Ave.

Big City Diner

Panda Cuisine

Mandalay (The)

JJ Bistro & French Pastry

FAMILY DINING

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 2nd floor 922-9333

Treat Mom for Mother’s Day! CHINESE HAWAIIAN DIM SUM BRUNCH BUFFET

Salads, appetizers, carving station featuring roast suckling pig, Hong Kong dim sum bar; Hawaiian luau including laulau and kalua pig, delicious Chinese entrees including crackling chicken, and much more. $24 adults $23 seniors $12 keiki 3 to12 Served from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm

MOTHER'S DAY SEAFOOD PRIME RIB DINNER BUFFET

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

Sunday, May 13, 2012

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

11A.M. till Midnight

Slow roasted prime rib, roast suckling pig, char siu pork tenderloin, Fresh seafood, fresh poke, salads, appetizers, Hawaiian luau buffet, delicious Chinese entrees and much, much more! $28 adults $27 seniors $14 keiki 3 to12

SPECIAL MENU FOR MOM

Peking Duck, Wintermelon Tofu Chicken Soup Curry Seafood w/Banana Tempura, Roasted Garlic Chicken Ginger Scallion Maine Lobster, Braised Beef Short Ribs Sweet & Sour Whole Fish, Braised E Mein with Shredded Duck Almond Float, Black Sugar Mochi $289 Table of Ten / $150 Table of Five or Six *This menu will be featured from May 9 through May 15.

GRADUATION CELEBRATIONS DIM SUM GRAD LUNCHEON

1750 1450 1350

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

Mother’s Day Brunch Menu

Salad Bar, Strawberry Short Cake, and more!

$169 Table of Ten

1050

2012 GRAD LUNCHEON MENU $179 Table of Ten

Adults - $31.95 Children under 12 - $14.95 Children under 5 - Free

Call early for reservations. No coupons accepted.

$239 Table of Ten

735-5544

955-1764

Open 24 Hours 1860 Ala Moana Blvd. Validated Parking

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

MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS SPECIAL

Buy 1 Side Order Shrimp Tempura

Get 1 Piece…

FREE!

with this Coupon Expires 5/10/12 NOT TO BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFERS OR SPECIALS

Hanaki Japanese Cuisine

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

MANOA MARKETPLACE (Tons of FREE Parking) 988-1551 2 2 | D I N I N G O U T | M AY 6 - 1 2 , 2 0 1 2

Make your reservation today!

951-MAXS (6297)

www.maxschicken.com

Fresh Fruit, Tossed Salad, Eggs Benedict, Portuguese Sausage, Bacon, Ham, Chicken Wings, Mahi Mahi Dore, Snow Crab Legs, Baby Back Ribs, Steamed Rice, Potatoes O’Brien, Coffee, Iced Tea, Fruit Punch Omelette, Waffle & Prime Rib Stations Complimentary Bread Pudding

Mother’s Day Special

Mango Fromage

Pre-order in advance.

2850 Paa St. (near Airport and 99 Ranch Market) 833-3728

2012 GRAD DINNER MENU

Kare Kare

Cuisine of the Philippines

Complete Dinners Include

Eggs Benedict $ Royal

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

Ala Moana Center • Mall Level

(Mountain side, next to Shirokiya)

Triple Chocolate

www.lapalmedor-usa.com 941-6161

Ala Moana Center 947-8818

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

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

WHERE TO DINE Kit N Kitchen

Shiro’s Saimin Haven

Plaza Cafe

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

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

3441 Waialae Ave.

626-5368

Opulicious

Rainbow Drive Inn

946 Coolidge St. 943-8885

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

580 N. Nimitz Hwy. 545-7979

Ala Moana Center, Mauka - Mall Level 946-6388

Le Cacao Bistro

Tony Roma’s

Sam Choy’s BLC

Panya Bistro • Bakery • Bar

1010 University Avenue 942-7622

Wailana Coffee House 1860 Ala Moana Blvd.

955-1764

Willoughby’s

3308 Kanaina Ave. 737-0177

Pagoda

Shore Bird Restaurant

Restaurant Epic

1525 Rycroft St. 948-8356

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

Outrigger Reef on the Beach 922-2887

1131 Nuuanu Ave. 587-7877

Zippy’s Call the one nearest you

May Specials RESTAURANT

SUNTORY Dear Moms,

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor

Thank You!

restaurantsuntory.com

922-5511

Love, Ichiriki

TWO GREAT LOCATIONS!

AIEA • 484-2222 98-150 Kaonohi St.

HONOLULU • 589-2299 510 Piikoi St.

Mother’s Day Special Set Menu Ala Carte menu also available

May 11 - 13 Only Watercress Tofu Salad with Miso Dressing Imperial Scallop Soup Peking Duck with Steamed Buns Salt & Pepper Jumbo Shrimp Sizzling Black Cod Tangy Orange Pork Chops Shitake Mushroom with Steamed Choy Sum Shredded Roast Duck Mushroom E-Mein Dessert of the Day for Guests Choice of Dessert for Moms

262 (for 10 people) $120 (for 4 people) $

Reservations recommended

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

Call for Reservations 487-6662 or 486-7410

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

2 hours Free Parking in rear

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

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

930 McCully St. • 951-0511/951-0611

Champagne Brunch Buffet & Show

948-8370

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

Sun-Thu 10:30am-10:30pm; Fri/Sat 10:30am-Midnite

545-3008

Frank Delima’s Mother’s Day

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

*DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALL BEVERAGES WITH THIS AD. EXP. 5/31/12. DISCOUNT NOT AVAILABLE ON MOTHER’S DAY

1113 Smith St.

Red Velvet Cake & Red Velvet Cupcake

• PRIVATE PARTY ROOM • CONVENIENT PARKING

Visit our website at: Pagodahawaii.com D I N I N G O U T | M AY 6 - 1 2 , 2 0 1 2 | 2 3

WHERE TO DINE Hoku’s

FILIPINO Max’s Of Manila 94-300 Farrington Hwy

Stage Restaurant

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

1250 Kapiolani Blvd.

237-5429

Hy’s Steak House

Top of Waikiki

801 Dillingham Blvd.

951-6297

2440 Kuhio Ave. 922-5555

FINE DINING

GREEK The Fat Greek Kaimuki - 3040 Waialae Ave. 734-0404 Ala Moana - Makai Market 949-2120 Waikiki - 1831 Ala Moana Blvd 941-3444

Waikiki Business Plaza 2270 Kalakaua Ave. 923-3877

Plumeria Beach House

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

Chai’s Island Bistro

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

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

Aloha Tower Market Pl. 585-0011

Restaurant Row 599-3860 Waikiki Beach Walk 440-7910

ITALIAN

FRENCH

Taormina-Sicilian Cuisine

Fine Dining Burgundy

227 Lewers St. 926-5050

1006 Kapahulu Ave 739-5000

Il Lupino Royal Hawaiian Center 922-3400

May 11-13, 2012 • Shrimp Risotto Croquette Special • Clam Chowder Soup 4-Course • Osso Buco Braised Veal Shank Meal OR $23.95 Trio Shrimp Spaghetti per person • Chocolate Mousse OPEN TIL MIDNIGHT!

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

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

4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

any item

Snow Crab Legs, Carved Prime Rib of Beef, over 10 other hot items, Poke and Salad Bar, Desserts including a Chocolate Fountain or

with purchase of regular priced entree.

MARKET CITY SHOPPING CENTER 2919 KAPIOLANI BLVD., #218 735-3888

Also available PASTA • BURGERS • SALADS • SANDWICHES

Mon-Sat 10am-10pm • Sun 10am-8pm

$1 OFF Any Bread purchases over $4 Must present coupon • exp. 5/10/12

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

Call today for reservations

545-7979

Recognize your graduate's accomplishment by celebrating this milestone in our private banquet room.

Special graduation buffet menus available 580 Nimitz Hwy. 545-7979

“All Natural no added chemicals”

988-4310 2752 Woodlawn Dr. • Manoa Marketplace

Like us on Facebook for Special Deals & Offers

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

www.samchoyhawaii.com

Mother’s Day Specials

FREE CARNATION

• Miso Mahi Mahi • Penne w/Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto & Grilled Chicken

(While supplies last.)

Your Choice:

On Mother’s Day to all Mothers & Mothers-to-be

16.99

$

Kam Shopping Center Open 6am Daily 2 4 | D I N I N G O U T | M AY 6 - 1 2 , 2 0 1 2

FAMILY NIGHT-WEDNESDAY AT WAHOO’S KAHALA

Omelet Bar, Snow Crab Legs, Carved Prime Rib of Beef, Salad and Poke Bar,over 12 other hot items including breakfast specialties, an array of desserts

841-0931

2nd entree of equal or lesser value.

Valid Mon-Thurs with coupon. Exp 5/10/12

1137 11th Ave • 737-1937 2222 S. Beretania St. • 941-4400 ~ Free Delivery - Pizza ~ 3040 Waialae Ave. • 737-7739

Be in the know.

SUBSCRIBE.

538-NEWS

KIDS EAT FREE

*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

Celebrate Mother’s Day at Lunch

16.95

$

per person (4 people min)

Dinner

29.95

$

One of America’s Top 10 Chinese Restaurants per person (4 people min)

Chicken Salad Ocean Wrap Minced Beef Cilantro Soup Mixed Seafood Soup • Tea Smoked Chive Dumpling • Pork Hash • BBQ Pork Bun Kahuku Shrimp • Kalua Short Ribs Nori Spring Roll • General Tso’s Chicken Opakapaka Filets with Thai Sauce Kalua Short Ribs Stir Fry Seasonal Vegetable Beef Broccoli Fried Noodle MinuteChicken Chicken•Cake Minute FriedNoodle Noodle Steam Rice Steam Rice Dessert-Mango Pudding Dessert-Mango Pudding Specials not valid on Holidays. Advance Reservations required, please call 971-1818.$3 self park validation only. • Ask about our Kama‘aina Discount

Seafoodvillagehawaii.com Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa - Street Level •2424 Kalakaua Ave., #102 • SeafoodvillageHyatt.com

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

Genki Sushi

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

1345 South King St. 942-4848

2

Ichiriki Aiea 98-150 Kaonohi St. 484-2222

Nagoya Ramen

Honolulu 510 Piikoi St. 589-2299

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

LUNCH SPECIALS EVERYDAY 11AM TO 3PM

for

a delicious way to say

“Thanks Mom”.

“Malaysian Laksa” House Noodle and Panya Iced Fruit Tea ALA MOANA CENTER MALL LEVEL, MAUKA NEXT TO VICTORIA’S SECRET 946-6388

(Savings of $12)

BBQ CHICKEN & ST. LOUIS RIBS COMBO 1 INCLUDES

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

Contemporary Dining

39

$

Katsu 3008 Waialae Ave. 734-2222

Chinese Cultural Plaza 536-3035

Romanos Macaroni Grill

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

1841 Ala Moana Blvd.

941-4444

Hifumi Japanese Restaurant

Ala Moana Center Hookipa Terrace 356-8300

Z Pizza

Kobe Japanese Steak House

Kukui Grove 808-632-2450 Maui Mall 808-873-7776 Lahaina 808-661-0333 Kona 808-327-6776

Sunday, May 13th

Mother’s Day Specials

/2 A LOAF OF ONION RINGS.

Special Brunch Menu $28 • 10am-2pm

mother’s day brunch buffet may 13th, 2012, 10:00am ~ 1:30pm $78 adults, $85 adults champagne brunch, $35 for children 6-12 Featuring an extensive Seafood Selection, Slow Roasted Prime Rib of Beef, Herb Crusted Chicken, Omelette Station, Hawaiian Style Snow Crab Legs, Smoked Duck Eggs Benedict, Chocolate Station and more.

PEARLRIDGE

WAIKIKI

98-150 Kaonohi St. 808.487.9911

1972 Kalakaua Ave. 808.942.2121

www.tonyromas.com Dine in only. Must present this coupon. Not to be combined with any other promo/discount/offer. Not valid on Mother’s Day. Expires 5/10/2012.

COURSE ONE: SALAD Cobb Salad Stack COURSE TWO: CHOICE OF ENTRÉE Angus Beef Meatloaf ‘Loco Moco’ or Miso Glazed Wild Salmon or Pesto Grilled Pork Chop COURSE THREE: DESSERT Strawberry Tres Leches Cake

Special Dinner Menu $39 • 5pm-9pm COURSE ONE: SALAD Grilled Caesar Bruschetta COURSE TWO: APPETIZER Pan Roasted Curried Shrimp COURSE THREE: CHOICE OF ENTRÉE Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon or Lump Crab Crusted Wild Salmon or Moroccan Spiced Rack of Pork COURSE FOUR: DESSERT Chocolate Ganache Menu Items Are Subject to Availability. No Substitutions on Menu Items.

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

1131 Nu‘uanu Ave • 587-7877 Reservations Recommended • Validated Parking Available

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WHERE TO DINE Odoriko Japanese Restaurant

Sumo Ramen

Yoshi

2400 Koa Ave. 923-7368

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

1427 Makaloa St. 941-6891

Makino Chaya 98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

Choon Chun Chicken 1649 Kalakaua Ave. 447-4492

Yuzu Japanese Cuisine & Bar

Red House In Honolulu

Ala Moana Hotel, Ground Floor 943-1155

835 Keeaumoku St. #I-101 B • 944-0088

Sushi Company

Restaurant Suntory

KOREAN

1111 McCully Street 947-5411

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

Sushi King

Sakura Terrace Japanese Cafe 1240 South King Street 591-1181

808 Yong’s BBQ

2700 S. King St. 947-2836

Wahoo’s Fish Taco

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

2746 Kaimuki Avenue 732-1656

MEXICAN

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

Tanaka of Tokyo

Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen

Yakiniku Million

626 Sheridan St. 596-0799

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

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

CELEBRATE YOUR GRADUATE’S ACHIEVEMENT. Mahalo to our Military Personnel

10% OFF Special Graduation Menus start from $8.95 per person, OR Create Your Own Graduation Menu from $10.95 per person! (Minimum 25 guests, delivery fees may apply.)

677-7744

Call to order or visit www.acateredexperience.com for more info.

with valid Military ID thru 5/31/12

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

OPEN EVERYDAY • ALL DAY

CITY SQUARE SHOPPING CENTER WAIPIO SHOPPING CENTER

TEL. 678-2878

KUNIA SHOPPING CENTER

TEL. 676-0843

11am – 3pm

26.95

$

OFF WITH $50.00 PURCHASE OFF WITH $30.00 PURCHASE

2028 Kuhio Avenue Walking distance from all Waikiki Hotels

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536-3035

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

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

at the old Waikiki III Theatres.

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

2746 Kaimuki Ave

732-1656

www.atlantisseafoodsteak.com

922-6868

ACROSS KAIMUKI H.S. www.SekiyasRestaurant.com

Treat Your Mom to a Special 5-Course Meal!

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

BUY ONE ITEM & GET THE NEXT ONE

50% OFF tel. 951-9355 www.keosthaicuisine.com

(Parking inside Chinese Cultural Plaza)

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

Coupon required. Not combinable with other offers. Expires 5/11/12

Dinner 5:00pm - Closing

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

100 N. Beretania Street #113

“Marinated in a Light Teri Sauce then Deep Fried.

Very Tasty!”

Voted Best Thai in Hawaii 15% OFF Take Out

SERVING HAWAII SINCE 1977...

OPEN TUE-SUN LUNCH

Open Daily 11am - 10pm

Cannot be combined with any other promotions. Cannot be used for private parties. No holidays. Must present coupon. Expires May 31, 2012.

THAI CUISINE

10.95

(add $2 more to meal price)

Includes: Scoop Rice, Miso Soup,Tea,Tofu,Gyoza,Green Salad or Tsukemono. Bento Special not valid on Mother’s Day.

Brunch Buffet

www.VillageThai.com

TEL. 845-4554

Make Your MOTHER’S DAY Reservations!

• 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 $

Try Our Marinated Fried Chicken!

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

$10 $5

BENTO SPECIAL

Choice of Two:

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.

28NOW TAKING

$

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

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 OKAZUYA

Shabu Shabu House

The Ocean House Restaurant

Fukuya Delicatessen & Catering 2710 S. King St. • 946-2073

2700 S. King St. 951-7878

Shor American Seafood Grill Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach 2424 Kalakaua Ave. 923-1234 ext. 59

1351 Nuuanu Ave. 533-6169

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

SHABU SHABU

VIETNAMESE Pho My Lien 98-150 Kaonohi St. 488-4900

Hanaki Restaurant

3660 on the Rise

Manoa Marketplace 2756 Woodlawn Drive 988-1551

3660 Waialae Ave. 737-1177

Thai Town Cafe

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

Nouvelle Luau

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

Luau with a twist!

May 27th, 2012 • 6:30pm Served Family Style • $35++ BYOB • No Corkage Fee

featuring a variety of Hong Kong Style Dim Sum, soups, salads, stir-fried entrees and desserts

~ ~ Kaka‘ako Kitchen

Call for reservations 596-7488

1055 Alakea St.

525-8585

Ward Centre

Saigon Cuisine

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

Picnic on the Lanai Nouvelle Luau “Our Lau Lau— House Made!”

Chef/Owner Russell Siu

Keo’s Thai Cuisine

2028 Kuhio Ave. 951-9355

Bangkok Chef

PACIFIC RIM

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

Shabu Shabu KIng

SEAFOOD

Nuuanu Okazuya

Thai Village

1221 Kapiolani Blvd 597-1655

2169 Kalia Rd., Outrigger Reef Hotel 923-2277

1408 Liliha St. 521-6888

FREE

Must present coupon.

Not valid w/other specials/discounts.

Limit one coupon per person.

Exp. 5/10/12

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

www.themandalayhawaii.com Mon - Sun 10:30am to 9:00pm Excluding all coupons and other discounts. Dine-in only.

Mililani Shopping Center • Open Daily 10am-9pm

625-9999

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

Saikoro Steak • Teriyaki Chicken Gomoku Chirashi • Assorted Sashimi Spicy Ahi • Okara Potato Salad Side Salad • Miso Soup • Dessert

Goodie Purses Deco Cupcakes & Cookies

SAKURA TERRACE JAPANESE CAFE

4369 Lawehana St. (across Target in Salt Lake) | OPEN Mon - Fri 6AM - 1PM Sat 6AM - 12PM www.larrysbakery.com or find us on

ENTER TO WIN

MAY 1-31

MIND, BODY & SEOUL! GIVEAWAY

NEW! Spaghetti with Turkey Meat Sauce

5

Fast $ .75 Food

Available from 10:30am while supplies last

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

Mother’s Day

Dine-In Specials Menu

May 11th - 13th

Zippy’s Dine-In Restaurants Only Choice of Grilled Salmon & MIND > Kindle Fire (1 winner) Garlic Butter Shrimp Combo BODY > 1 of 4 Spa Packages from Heaven on Earth (pictured) or Prime Rib SEOUL > Trip for Two to Seoul, Korea or 360,000 HawaiianMiles

Restaurant price: $6.75. Offer valid May 1-31, 2012. 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.

Choice of Brownie Delite, Bread Pudding Ala Mode or Red Velvet Cake Ala Mode Mother’s Day special menu items served from 10:30am while supplies last.

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orderoftheday Bulgoi Pizza ($12, current price)

Uniqueness and Spice at RED HOUSE IN HONOLULU Where: 835 Keeaumoku St. #I-101B, Honolulu Call: 944.0088 Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-midnight STORY BY KELLI SHIROMA PHOTOS BY NATHALIE WALKER

D

escribed by its owner as a “Korean fusion” restaurant, Red House in Honolulu is a bit different from many local Korean eateries. Red House in Honolulu, located on Keeaumoku Street, is eye-catching for numerous reasons, whether it be the clean, white-and-red stylish décor of the eatery’s interior or the Kpop music videos projected onto its white walls.

“It’s (Red House in Honolulu) a little different from regular Korean barbecue,” says owner Justin Chun. “We mix the local and traditional way, so we call it Korean fusion. It (our restaurant) has a really stylish look and we have K-pop playing while you enjoy your meal.”

Red House in Honolulu opened last December and is usually the busiest during the weekends for dinner. As far as its name is concerned, “Red House” can imply what types of food you will find on the menu.

“Spice symbolizes Korean

food, so ‘red’ symbolizes spice,” Chun says.

On Mother’s Day only, Chun says that Bulgogi Pizza ($12.99) — featuring Bulgogi topping on a pan-fried rice crust — will be offered free to customers.

“Bulgogi Pizza is a popular dish,” says Chun. “We use crispy rice instead of bread.”

At Red House in Honolulu, customers will find a vast array of unique entrees, such as Pizza Tonkatsu ($10.99/$13.99) — pork cutlet covered with pizza toppings and sauce — Red

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House Special Galbi ($14.99/$23.99), a grilled beef short rib with sweet pumpkin and grilled garlic, and Cheese Bob ($13.99), or fried rice mixed with mozzarella cheese, kimchi, bulgogi, curry shrimp and Spam.

The most popular dishes at Red House in Honolulu, however, include Japchae on Garlic Bread ($4.99) — traditional Korean Noodles on Garlic Bread — Kimchi Jun ($5.99 small portion, $9.99 regular portion), or Koreanstyle spicy pancakes made with Kimchi, and Bibimbob ($13.99), (from left) Manager Minho Kim, owner Justin Chun and waiter Jun Cho

fresh vegetables with homemade Gochujang sauce on rice.

Chun also says the eatery offers a good variety of cold noodle dishes, including Spicy Noodle ($9.99) — buckwheat noodles with Red House spicy sauce — Kimchee Cold Noodle ($11.99), a cold noodle dish mixed with kimchee and spicy and sweet sauce, and Jjolmen ($19.99), featuring thick, buckwheat noodles with a spicy and sweet sauce (for two people).

While these dishes are popular customer orders, Chef Special Boneless Moa ($14.99/$23.99) — fried boneless chicken thighs with green onion — reigns as Red House’s signature dish.

“The boneless chicken is the house special,” confirms Chun.

“We use fresh chicken, not frozen chicken.”

For those who enjoy extremely spicy food and traditional Korean dishes, Chun recommends the various Topokki entrees, including Red House Topokki ($11.99) — rice cake with original spicy sauce — and Red House Top & Noodle ($15.99), featuring

Chef Special Boneless Moa ($24, current price) the Red House Topokki with ramen noodles.

“Topokki is traditional (Korean) food, spicy mochi,” Chun explains. “We don’t recommend it for local people (because of the spiciness).”

In addition to its unique appetizers and entrees, Red House in Honolulu provides delicious, distinctive and refreshing beverages for its clientele.

“We have Red House Fruit Wine ($17.99), which is a rice wine, but we have fruit flavors, including Pineapple, Kiwi and Mandarin Orange,” Chun shares.

“We also serve Korean Soju ($10.99) and Korean Beer ($4.99).”

In the next few weeks, Red House in Honolulu will introduce a new menu to its customers.

But not to worry; many of the same dishes will be on it, according to Chun.

“We’re just going to add more descriptions because this current menu doesn’t have as many, and we’re going to rearrange the prices so some of the dishes are cheaper,” he says.