Hawaii Dining Out July 8, 2012

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Good to the last bite

General managers Rie and Hiro Takei delight in two of Odoriko’s most popular dishes — Ikenabe and Matsu Sushi.

Wailana stays true to local roots | 10 There’s plenty to smile about at Happy Day | 12

Customers really dig the izakaya dining experience at Odoriko Japanese Restaurant, where every mouthful of fresh seafood and hot-pot dishes can be admired and savored.

See page 4 | Leah Friel photo

ALSO: Amazing deals at Seafood Village | 6

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Shor American Seafood Grill

Eggs ‘n Things

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Macadamia Nut

By Alana Folen | Photos by Leah Friel

Shor American Seafood Grill

hat do you get when you combine an irresistibly creamy, rich taste with a captivating crunch?

None other than the world’s finest macadamia nut! Sure, these nuts are loaded with fat, but they are heaven sent.

And you really can’t complain when countless studies have shown that a diet rich in macadamia nuts reduces total cholesterol, including LDL-cholesterol. It’s doctor-approved!

And just so you know, I’m crazy about mac nuts! In fact, I currently have a handful of Hawaiian Host Chocolate Covered Macadamia Nut candy sitting at the bottom of my purse. And while nothing can beat the combination of savory chocolate and mac nuts, this week I had to expand my horizons and take on a taste for other magnificent macadamia nut creations.

Believe me, they weren’t hard to find.

The following Ono, You Know establishments make my job easy, as they spoiled me silly with the most onolicious macadamia nut creations. So, what are you waiting for? Join me in macadamia nut madness!

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Keeping it local, Shor American Seafood Grill puts great emphasis on not only flavor, but sustainability.

Nestled in Hyatt Regency Waikiki, this American classic restaurant features the best in fresh seafood and irresistible meats, always sourced from sustainable and local vendors.

Germany native Sven Ullrich serves as executive chef at Shor, which features picture-perfect views of Waikiki Beach.

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nuts, Chef prepared a delectable salad and entree showcasing this beloved nut.

First came Shor’s very own Arugula Salad ($12), prepared with local arugula and baby bell peppers from ’Nalo Farms, carrots, locally grown tomatoes and fresh pear dressed with a zesty mango vinaigrette, and topped with crumbled bleu cheese and roasted macadamia nuts, of course.

“This is a very fresh salad and macadamia nuts are just ideal for it,” Ullrich says. “Nothing has the perfect crunch like a macadamia nut has. It gives a really cool experience in your mouth — nothing beats a macadamia nut!”

According to Ullrich, fresh macadamia nuts are brought in from the Big Island once a week, which is wonderful considering Mongchong Fish and Kauai Shrimp ($38) requires an essence of macadamia nuts to give it that pizzazz. This dinner entree consists of monchong and Kauai shrimp nestled on a bed of rice pilaf, served with a light lemon beurre blanc and macadamia nut pesto sauce.

“Traditional Italian pesto is done with pine nuts, but we twisted it up some and prepared ours with macadamia nuts instead,” he explains. “The mac nuts are slightly roasted with some oil and seasoned with a bit of salt. It goes amazingly well with fish — it’s sweeter and has more crunch!”

Shor American Seafood Grill Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa Diamond Head Tower, Third Floor 2424 Kalakaua Ave. 237.6145

Eggs ’n Things

The name says it all. Here at Eggs ’n Things, you can expect much more than just eggs. Breakfast fanatics know that Eggs ’n Things is ono at any time of the day or night, and are fully aware of the exorbitant selection of impeccable options that the restaurant has to choose from.

Located in Waikiki on Saratoga Road and with a second Eggspress location on Kalakaua Avenue, this highly coveted eatery is always bustling with visitors from across the globe, as well as many local – See page 14

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Act One Roasted Beet Salad Macadamia Nut-Herb Vinaigrette, Red Radishes, Warm Goat Cheese Croquet, Wilted Baby Arugala J Vineyards Brut Rose

Act Two Pan Roasted Diver Scallop

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Act Three Grilled Beef Tenderloin Shiitake “Bacon”, Asparagus Spears, Black Pepper Soy Glaze, White Truffle Essence, Gruyere Potato Puree En Route by Far Niente "Les Pommiers", Russian River, 2010.

Finalé Chai Tea Spiced Custard Tart, Brown butter Apple Ice Cream, Cardamom Crème Anglaise, Fleur de Sel Caramel, Candied Orange

Stage Ovation Wine Dinner With Stage Restaurant and INspiration’s Thomas Sorensen Monday, 30 July 2012 Featuring Executive Chef Ron de Guzman and Wine Specialist Sky Cameron from Chambers and Chambers Wine Merchants Intimate tableside wine presentations by Wine Specialist Sky Cameron

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Dining out / Cover Story Odoriko Japanese Restaurant

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Story by Alana Folen Photos by Leah Friel

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doriko Japanese Restaurant opens up a world of possibilities. Located in King’s Village Shopping Center in the heart of Waikiki, this eatery — which was founded nearly 40 years ago — has become a gathering place for kamaaina and visitors alike, who wish to experience the authenticity of izakaya dining amid a traditional Japanese-style atmosphere.

Dining Out recently paid a visit to this renowned restaurant and met with general manager Hiro Takei, who explained that the act of socializing over a delicious meal and soothing drink is just as important as the quality of cuisine.

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DO: As one of Waikiki’s longest-standing Japanese restaurants serving only the best in authentic cuisine, this year, Odoriko celebrates 40 years of premier service. How did the restaurant come to be?

Takei: When Odoriko first opened in 1972, we had a great connection with the local community, then the Japanese economic boom soon followed. Now, 40 years later, we continue to have the support of the local community, who we appreciate. However, 75 percent of our business is devoted to the Japanese visitor market.

Odoriko is a family business founded by my parents Nobuteru and Akiko Takei. It’s actually the sister restaurant to their first restaurant, Maiko, which was originally located in the Ilikai Hotel. Currently all of our energy is focused on Odoriko. I took over as general manager in 2010.

DO: What is the concept of Odoriko? What can newcomers expect when they dine here?

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Takei: What stands out about Odoriko is our dedication to providing our customers with the most authentic Japanese experience that we are able to provide — and that, of course, begins with authenticity of taste, service, ambiance and décor. Odoriko is an Izakaya-style restaurant, so we serve mostly smaller dishes that go along with drink. The environment here is really buzzing. We encourage loud laughter and the servers are taught to always display a high amount of energy. However, we’re a lot more comprehensive than the traditional izakaya-style restaurant because we offer set dinners, hot pot and a full sushi bar as well. Our restaurant is very family-friendly. We’re always mindful of presentation, but we’re not fine dining — our intent is to provide comfort food. We have a various assortment of Japanese beers and a large collection of Japanese sake as well. Sake pairs very well with sushi, sashimi and raw dishes, and we use topgrade sashimi here. Our tuna is purchased locally, often directly from the fish market. Everything is as fresh as it can be.

DO: At a quick glance the impressive menu selection is already quite apparent. What are Odoriko patrons’ top picks?

Takei: For family-oriented customers, the favorites are the set meals such as the Odoriko Set, which comes with crab, lobster and steak. Our hot pot entrees also are very filling. Yet, typically our most popular items are our fresh sushi and sashimi, and our tapas-style dishes, including kalbi, poke, grilled squid, chicken skewers and fried chicken. Odoriko offers lunch specials from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and patrons love the Odoriko Special

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AN EDITION OF

Good to the last bite

General managers Rie and Hiro Takei delight in two of Odoriko’s most popular dishes — Ikenabe and Matsu Sushi.

Wailana stays true to local roots | 10 There’s plenty to smile about at Happy Day | 12

Customers really dig the izakaya dining experience at Odoriko Japanese Restaurant, where every mouthful of fresh seafood and hot-pot dishes can be admired and savored.

See page 4 | Leah Friel photo

ALSO: Amazing deals at Seafood Village | 6

Japanese Restaurant

King’s Village Shopping Center 2400 Koa Ave., Honolulu 923.7368 Open daily, 6 a.m.-midnight odorikohawaii.com

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($7.50), the King Set ($16.95), and the Spicy Tuna and tSalmon Combination Don ($12.75). The King Set also is available on the kamaaina menu and is served with ftwo pieces of sushi (shrimp and squid), three pieces of California Roll, sashimi, shrimp and vegetable tempurra, edamame, sweet egg omelette, fruit, miso soup and rice. The Spicy Tuna and Salmon Combination Don is found on our regular menu, and consists of spicy tuna fand spicy salmon served over rice. It’s very tasty, and kamaaina also receive 10 percent off.

options, Odoriko also features Chanko Nabe ($16.50), Shabu Shabu ($16.50) and Sukiyaki ($16.50). All come with a bowl of rice. Our standout hot pot item is Ikenabe ($45, minimum of two orders required), which features live Maine lobster and a bit of everything else — chicken, oysters, shrimp, clams, an assortment of vegetables and more. The lobster is still alive when it’s presented to you and it cooks right in front of you at your table! The broth that comes with this hot pot is amazing — it’s a shoyu-based broth.

DO: Odoriko is bustling with diners come dinnertime. What are popular dinner options?

Takei: We’re very busy during dinner, and popular dinner entrees are Kaisenmori ($45), a seafood sampler, which consists of half a steamed lobster, poke, cocktail shrimp, edamame, oysters and sashimi, to name a few.

Kaisenmori is perfect for the indecisive diner. Then, Matsu Sushi ($36) is our most popular nigiri assortment, featuring 11 different types of seafood such as tuna, salmon, ikura, sea urchin, mackerel, shrimp — all fresh.

DO: Are there some exciting plans in the works that Odoriko patrons can look forward to?

Takei: Yes, starting next month we’re going to be promoting our Odoriko rewards card. For every dollar you spend, you get one point, and when you reach a certain amount of points you receive a discount off of your bill. Also, a plan for Happy Hour is in the works and we intend that Happy Hour will start in the next couple of months.

DO: Many customers are huge fans of the restaurant’s various of hot pot options. What are some of your hot pot recommendations?

Takei: Our Nabemono, or hot-pot dishes, are offered for lunch and dinner, and some favorite 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. For quick nabemono lunch

DO: Odoriko has reached a 40 year landmark this year. What do you attribute to the establishment's success?

Takei: The 40th anniversary of Odoriko really crept up on us — time really flies. Our family is just so grateful that we were able to do business here for this long.

Our success is thanks to our customers, and we just hope that we can thank our regular customers through our promotions and by offering a rewards card. Also, we hope to bring in more of our local friends to dine here and experience what we have to offer.

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Kaisenmori ($45)

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King Set ($16.95 Kamaaina Lunch Menu) (File photo)

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Spicy Tuna and Salmon Combination Don ($12.75) (File photo)

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Ikenabe ($45, minimum of two orders required)

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Chanko Nabe ($16.50, lunch) (File photo)

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Matsu Sushi ($36)

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Seafood Village Chinese Cuisine

Open daily, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (Lunch) 5-10 p.m. (Dinner)

with Christina O’Connor

Seafood Village Serves Up the Best Lunchtime Deal In Town

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n one recent evening at Seafood Village Chinese Cuisine, general manager Johnson Ma was visited by a couple who used to dine at the restaurant many years ago. Although they used to frequent the eatery, this particular visit was the first time they had been in a while, and they were delighted to see that their old haunt was still around. And Ma was just as happy to see them, too.

“I always like to see customers come back,” he says. “We just really want to take care of people. We want you to have a good time.”

Located downstairs in Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort & Spa, Seafood Village has been drawing in customers — visitors and locals alike — for nearly 20 years with its traditional Hong Kongstyle cuisine.

“What makes Chinese food great is that it’s best to it eat family style, and is good for celebrations with friends and family,” Ma says. “And Seafood Village is a great place to gather … It’s the best place to celebrate anything. We’ve had baby showers, retirement parties, graduations and anniversaries.

“And the star of all of these (events) has been our $10.95 lunch,” Ma adds. The meal is $10.95 per person and is for parties of 10 or more. It includes Minute Chicken Fried Noodle, Stir-Fried Assorted Vegetables, Kalua Short Ribs, Beef and Broccoli, Chicken Salad and four types of the restaurant’s most popular dim sum:

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Minute Chicken Fried Noodle, Chicken Almond Float | Leah Friel Salad and photos

Assorted Dim Sum: Seafood Dumpling, Barbecue Pork, Pork Hash and Chive Dumpling

Barbecue Pork, Chive Dumpling, Pork Hash and Seafood Dumpling.

“For $10.95, you can’t beat that anywhere,” Ma says.

To host your party, there are three private rooms — two of the rooms hold about 20 people, and the larger room can

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host up to 80 guests. For larger parties, the entire restaurant — which holds up to 210 guests — also can be rented out.

The lunch special and dim sum are the most popular for lunch hours, but the nighttime dining at Seafood Village certainly should not be overlooked. And if you’re going to dine at a place called Seafood Village, you’d better be sure to try a few of the items for which the restaurant is named.

“We like to feature the freshest in seafood,” Ma says. All of the lobster, crab, prawn and fish dishes are among the most popular. Some of these include Tea Leaves Smoked Jumbo Kahuku Prawns ($23.95), which is made with black tea leaves smoked into the shrimp, and Honey Glazed Walnut Kahuku Prawns ($22.95).

And now, the same great flavors that have been pleasing customers for years recently got a fresh, contemporary revamp. Award-winning Chef Michael Au visited Seafood Village last month. For two weeks, he collaborated with the restaurant’s kitchen staff to reinvent some of their classic flavors, while also coming

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We try to give a taste of Hong Kong right here in Waikiki,” Seafood Village general manager Johnson Ma says, General Manager explaining that the restaurant serves up Johnson Ma traditional Hong Kong-style food. The with Beef restaurant’s dim sum options have and Broccoli always been one thing that keeps customers coming back. Seafood Village strives to maintain a high level of authenticity when it comes to its dim sum.

“If you went to Hong Kong for dim sum, you actually wouldn’t see too many places still using a cart,” he explains. And as authentic Hong Kongstyle eatery, Seafood Village adheres to that standard as well. “When you order it, that is when we start to make it. In China, that is how they want it. They want it fresh, piping hot, right out of the steamer, so that is how we serve it.”

Ma explains the Chinese characters for dim sum mean “touch of the heart.” “It’s a staple for daytime,” he says, “kind of like a Chinese sandwich.” But nighttime diners need not worry. Ma assures that the restaurant also offers some dim sum at night.

In addition to the dim sum delights that are featured in the $10.95 lunch special, another customer favorite is Xiao Long Bao (six pieces for $8.99).

It’s a broth-filled dumpling dipped in vinegar.

And the made-to-order format is status quo for Seafood Village’s entire menu, not just its dim sum. “Our food is always made fresh,” Ma says.

And in large part thanks to Ma, no matter how many times regulars frequent Seafood Village, they always will have something to look forward to.

Ma is constantly working to tweak and improve the restaurant’s dishes.

“Every day, I try to create a new dish. I work with the chef, and together, we create a lot,” he says.

up with some new concoctions.

“They came up with a variety of new, unique dishes,” Ma says. New dishes include Golden Pumpkin Egg Tofu. And older dishes such as Hot and Sour Seafood Soup ($5.50) are back with a kick. “Chef gave us some good ways to really season the food, and make it even more flavorful … He looked at all of our dishes, and just how to make the flavor really jump.”

With new dishes, new twists on classic dishes and some of the best deals in town, there’s never been a better time to check out Seafood Village. On top of all of that, a large part of the restaurant’s charm is its unwavering desire to serve its customers.

Perhaps that notion is best exemplified the night that the couple of former regulars visited. Before they left, they told Ma how pleasantly surprised they were that Seafood Village was still around. Things in Waikiki, after all, are always changing.

“Yes,” Ma responded to the couple.

“We always are here for you.“ Contact Christina O’Connor at diningout@staradvertiser.com

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Trio Shrimp Spaghettini ($15.95) Chris Fleck photo

nytime Cafe is doing its homework when it comes to pasta sauce. It is now using the Italian authentic and produced La Rustichella white truffle pate in a few of its dishes, including the new Trio Shrimp Spaghettini with white truffle sauce, priced at $15.95. This dish’s foundation is in the sauce and it cannot be missed.

The creamy truffle sauce blended with La Rustichella delicately brings out a fantastic flavor with each bite, and it doesn’t leave you lumbering toward the door on your way out.

“When we start cooking this one, customers can smell it from the kitchen, it smells delicious. I like tomato sauce usually more then white, but this is so good, I really love it,” says Anytime Cafe owner Cindy Wong.

As a classic Tuscan tradition, the white truffle pate is made from fresh white truffles, extra virgin olive oil and a touch of salt. Served with spaghettini pasta, you also will find three types of scrumptious shrimp — bay shrimp, tiger shrimp and large crab meat stuffed shrimp — in Trio Shrimp Spaghettini. With La Rustichella being so expensive, the white truffle sauce is available on a first-comefirst-served basis.

Other options on Anytime Cafe's specials menu that have become popular are Cheese Ravioli and Chicken Piccata, both priced at $12.95. Anytime Cafe also serves breakfast on the weekends starting at 8 a.m.

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Boasting flavors of Canton

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or the pupu lover, it’s hard to beat a good Chinese restaurant — and Canton Seafood is a good Chinese restaurant. Whether experiencing the food as designated appetizers or enjoying an entree to share or to be devoured solo, the cuisine offers a variety of flavors that reflects the varied culinary landscape of the diverse and ancient land.

Cantonese cuisine is just part of that tradition.

Enough of the history lesson.

Let’s eat!

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

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Though you may get strange looks if dining alone, there is nothing wrong with tackling the House Special Appetizer Platter ($25.99) all by yourself. That being said, you will have more room for other dishes if you share, but that’s up to you. The platter is a weighty helping of egg rolls (done with an interesting curry-style spice), cold jellyfish, salt and pepper pork chops, roast duck and char siu pork.

You won’t find the platter on the regular menu, but ask for it.

If you’re looking for something lighter, Boiled Shrimp ($11.99) will do the trick. The sweet shrimp is boiled, chilled and served head on with a house special soy sauce containing pepper, ginger and green onion.

Other tasty items are DeepFried Tofu ($8.99) or Stuffed Tofu with Shrimp ($9.99) The deep-fried tofu is a crispy snack perfect for noshing while sipping an ice cold beer.

Stuffed with shrimp, it is a moist and fluffy treat with a clean flavor that does not carry over to the next item.

And the next item could be Clams with Wine Sauce ($12.99). If you didn’t share the appetizer platter, you can mend fences with the steamed clams that are chilled and topped with a Chinese white wine sauce containing parsley, red pepper, onion and green bell peppers.

One final recommendation is Fried Sliced Squid ($11.99).

The squid is moist, tender and packed with a clean, natural flavor. A garnish of green onion and red peppers add just the right subtle accompaniment to the dish.

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Savor the eclectic tastes of JJ’s Bistro & French Pastry

A JJ’S BISTRO & FRENCH PASTRY WHERE 3447 Waialae Ave., Honolulu CALL 739.0993

nyone who’s been to JJ’s Bistro & French Pastry in Kaimuki knows how hard it is to decide on what to order. Everything on the menu sounds delicious, and it is.

So, executive pastry chef/owner Praseuth JJ W. Luangkhot is making it easier with a new Chef’s Tasting Menu featuring the restaurant’s most popular dishes.

For $28 per person, the menu includes soup or salad, a trio of his best-selling appetizers (Crab Rangoon, Baked Lobster Avocado and 1

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Shrimp Kataife), a choice of two entrees (Portobello Mushrooms with Porcini, Cheese Ravioli with Lobster, Opaka Fettuccini or Baked Salmon Wellington) (Baked Lamb Wellington, Fisherman Potpie, Grilled New York Steak Brioche or Pan Seared Pork Tenderloin with Cauliflower Sauce) and a choice of any dessert.

“We offered this menu for Father’s Day and people enjoyed it and came back asking for it, so we are continuing it,” explains Luangkhot. “It started with only four entrees to choose from and then we expanded it to our top eight entrees from our regular menu. It’s the best deal in town."

A popular combo of the two entrees is Baked Salmon Wellington served with julienne vegetables and a lemon sweet chili butter sauce, and Grilled New York Steak on mini Brioche complemented with a saute mushroom on black pepper sauce. It’s also good to know that sauces are made to order, so special requests such as how spicy you want it can be easily accommodated.

Open since 1999, JJ’s Bistro & French Pastry has become a popular spot for lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and award-winning desserts. And soon-to-be

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added is Crab City, conveniently located next door, offering a tasty menu of crab and seafood, along with an oyster bar, in a comfortable, casual setting.

“I love seafood,” explains Luangkhot of his newest business venture expected to open mid-July.

“It’s going to be more like a sports bar where people can come, hang out and enjoy great seafood.”

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WAILANA COFFEE HOUSE

Dishing out

American classics with local flair at Wailana

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s any kamaaina will tell you, Wailana Coffee House has been a local favorite for what seems like forever.

The Waikiki mainstay has been serving up American classics as well as local favorites at the corner of Ala Moana Boulevard and Ena Road since 1969. According to general manager Kenton Tom, its roots go back even further than that, as the restaurant is located where the original Kapiolani Drive Inn once stood — another legendary spot founded by his father, Francis Tom, during the 1950s.

Following in the footsteps of the classic Drive Inn, Wailana presents locals and tourists alike with a selection of their

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favorite comfort foods offered at a great price.

And since the coffee house is open 24 hours a day (except 10 p.m. Tuesday-6 a.m. Wednesday), patrons can satisfy their cravings whenever they choose. All the pancakes you can eat ($6.35) is a good place to start, since it’s offered

’round the clock. This stack of buttermilk pancakes becomes the stuff of dreams with a nice dollop of butter and drizzle of maple, boysenberry or coconut syrup. Enjoy the fluffy creations alongside two eggs any style and a choice of bacon, Portuguese sausage,

Vienna sausage, link sausage or Spam.

The eatery also whips up an indulgent Eggs Benedict ($9.85), made with smoked ham, turkey breast, poached eggs and hollandaise sauce on top of a toasted English muffin. A pile of hashed browns seal the delicious deal.

And for meat-loaf lovers, Wailana cooks up Meat-Loaf Extraordinaire ($12.75), a feast of freshly made meat-loaf that is crusty on the outside and moist on the inside. Its

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Then, a baked potato, loaf of sourdough, chocolate sundae with macadamia

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With one of the friendliest waitstaffs in town, experience the charming, diner-like feel and undoubtably local flair that makes Wailana Coffee House one-of-a-kind.

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Top Eats Take the Stage

By Caitlin Basilio

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he moment you step into Stage Restaurant, you’re in for a unique dining experience. This awardwinning eatery is adorned in trendy hues, mood lighting, bold artwork and an eclectic collection of furnishings from around the world. Located on the second floor of Hawaii

STAGE RESTAURANT WHERE 1250 Kapiolani Blvd., Honolulu CALL 237.5429 HOURS Monday-Friday, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Monday-Saturday (Dinner), 6-8:30 p.m.

WEBSITE StageRestaurantHawaii.com

Design Center, the restaurant offers AsianAmerican cuisine, and is currently undergoing some changes to its menu.

Starting sometime next week, Stage Restaurant will offer its very own Surf & Turf ($40), which will feature Big Island lobster tail and grilled beef tenderloin, seasoned with Hamakua mushrooms, asparagus and a lobster cream sauce.

Executive Chef Ron de Guzman has high hopes for Stage’s new Surf & Turf because “seafood and beef dishes are pretty popular among customers.

“I think customers will love it also because of the local mushrooms, and the Kona lobster is really tasty,” he says.

Just because de Guzman is revamping the menu doesn’t mean everything must go.

Stage Restaurant’s popular Ahi Poke ($13 dinner and $9 lunch) will remain on the

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FOR OUR DAILY SPECIALS! Happy Hour Daily 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday is Snow Crab Night 2 lbs of Snow Crab Legs for $29.95 Wednesday is Prime Rib Night 1 pound of Prime Rib for $20.95 (until it runs out) Thursday is Brewer's Day Pitchers of our Aloha Beer for $10 all day long Friday is Aloha Friday Hawaiian Plate all day long and LIVE Hawaiian entertainment from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Saturday is Kupuna Day Our Kupunas 55 and older receive a 20% Discount all day (proof of eligibility required) Sunday is Keiki Night Kids Eat Free from our Keiki menu with each Adult entree purchased. From 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., marvel at the magic of Alan Arita, enjoy the balloon sculptures of Suzette and treasure the caricature drawings of John

1 Ahi Poke ($13 dinner) 2 Surf & Turf ($40) 3 Sous Chef Tim Petersen with Surf & Turf Leah Friel photos

menu. This tantalizing appetizer comes with avocado, marcona almonds, orange tobiko, Spanish onions, yuzu-olive oil, wasabi and soy reduction.

“Our Ahi Poke is very popular here. It’s prepared local style, but a little differently than other places,” de Guzman adds.

Served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, lunch at Stage Restaurant features a small selection of dishes,

each as thoughtfully prepared and elegantly presented as the restaurant’s dinner offerings.

Dinner is served from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Stage Restaurant also offers cocktails, wines and Happy Hour menus in addition to its lunch and dinner menus.

Stop by soon for a mouthwatering meal, or for a few cocktails, under Stage Restaurant’s spotlight!

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Looking for a place for a private party, contact our Banquet Coordinator Sam Choy's will be Closed on Mondays

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

$11.45 Complete Lunch

Celebrating 40 years

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Committed devotion to serving authentic Japanese taste & hospitality

Fresh Seafood, Sushi, Hot Pot, Full Izakaya Menu

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947-2836

Open 7 Days • 2700 So. King St.

King’s Village Shopping Center 2400 Koa Ave.

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Seabass with Ginger and Onion ($11.95)

Orange Chicken ($9.95)

House Noodle ($9.95)

Capital Style Pork Chops ($9.95)

s Happy Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant approaches its 11th anniversary in August, owner Lisa Lum still finds delight at the sight of satisfied customers enjoying a great meal.

And, judging by the bustling restaurant where dim sum carts whirl around the room and a frenzied kitchen buzzes with excitement, loyal diners continue to bring their appetites and leave with smiles on their faces.

“The food is good, and people leave smiling — they always come back,” she says. “They’re so nice, they’re like family. They feel very comfortable when they come here.”

Lum and co-owner Yung Sang Chan have been in the business locally for more than three decades, and the pair also runs Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant in Liliha. The duo started and operated the old Sea Fortune restaurant in Chinatown for 22 years, and after it closed, they opened Happy Day in 2001.

“We get old customers coming to this location now, as well as new customers,” says Lum of her loyal diners.

“The people are so nice, from the aunties to the grandparents, they come over and over again.”

Located in Kaimuki at the corner of Waialae and 11th avenues, Happy Day offers a host of Hong Kong-style Chinese cuisine in a relaxed, family-style setting. The restaurant is arranged as an open dining hall, and is decorated with bright-red lanterns, large chandeliers and the

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Assorted Dim Sum iconic fish tank that greets customers at the front door.

Happy Day is synonymous with stellar dim sum selections, with most offerings starting at $2.68 for three pieces, including pork hash, taro, baked manapua, shrimp with spinach, beef balls and sesame seed balls — a popular dessert treat, especially during Chinese New Year.

After choosing from selections on the dim sum cart, order up an entrée or two to share, including Seabass with Ginger and Onion ($11.95), Orange Chicken ($9.95) or Capital Style Pork Chops ($9.95). The crispy yet juicy pork is smothered in onions and covered with a tangy barbecue-style sauce that tantalizes the tastebuds.

House Noodle ($9.95) is another longtime customer favorite, as the bed of cake noodle is topped with seafood, chicken, pork and vegetables then bathed in an oyster sauce that brings all the flavors together. Similarly, the Bah Chun Style Tofu Casserole ($12.95) incorporates large pieces of tofu, seafood, char siu, chicken and vegetables.

Happy Day is home to a host of regular customers stopping in for a quick lunch, birthday celebration or family get together. The eatery is open daily from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., making it the ideal location for a great meal anytime the mood strikes.

Happy Day offers popular daily specials, including the Lunch Special ($8.95), which comes with chicken salad, gon lo mein and five assorted dim sum selections. A dim sum carry-out special also is available daily from 8 to 11:30 a.m. when customers receive 15 percent off orders when paying with cash, and 10 percent off with credit card transactions.

“Every time you’re hungry, you can come and enjoy!” says Lum.

3553 Waialae Ave., Honolulu 738.8666 Open daily, 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Happy Day is always bustling with loyal patrons.

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I’ve been a fan of Eggs ’n Things for a while now, and just when I thought things couldn’t get any better, they do! The grinds here are always ridiculously onolicious, but you haven’t seen nothing until you’ve set your taste buds on Eggs ’n Things Mac Nut Lovers Pancakes ($12.95) You’ll savor the taste of macadamia nuts with each and every bite, as this perfect pancake creation is a macadamia nut fanatic’s dream come true.

“This dish isn’t always on the menu, but we’ll be running it as a special July 14 and 15,” says general manager Edwin Ohta.

Mac Nut Lovers Paradise features macadamia buttermilk pancakes topped with a homemade macadamia nut whipped cream and then sprinkled with a generous amount of … you guessed it … more macadamia nuts!

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“It’s an overkill of mac nuts, but people love it,” Ohta says with a laugh. “You have macadamia nuts in your pancakes, on top of your pancakes and in the whipped cream. We use 100 percent macadamia nut paste to combine with the whipped cream.

“Mac Nut Lovers Pancakes is unique to us here at Eggs ’n Things,” he adds, attributing the creation of this dish to general manager Michael Skedeleski. “He envisions what will go well together.”

Well, after the first bite it’s a fact that pancakes, homemade whipped cream and a mound of macadamia nuts are a match made in heaven. Seriously, these have got to be my favorite pancakes ever! And the whipped cream? Don’t even get me started on that. I could eat mountains of it solely on my own!

3660 on the Rise

Raising the bar on Pacific Fusion cuisine is 3660 on the Rise. Located at 3660 Waialae Ave. on the corner of Waialae and Wilhelmina Rise, the restaurant opened its doors in September 1992 by partners chef Russell Siu and Gale Ogawa. Since then, this award-winning restaurant continues to stand in a league all its own, thanks to its superlative edible masterpieces and divine customer service.

3660 on the Rise serves dinner nightly Tuesday through Sunday, closed on Mondays, and diners find the restaurant’s signature dish, Ahi Katsu to be exemplary.

New York Steak Alaea also is a top pick, but since it’s all about the magnificent macadamia nut this week, it’s time to shine the spotlight on 3660’s own Roast Rack of Macadamia Nut Crusted Lamb.

Priced at $36, this flawless dish features Eggs ’n Things a superb rack of lamb grilled to perfec343 Saratoga Road tion, and crusted with a blend of Dijon 923.3447 mustard, panko and macadamia nuts. It’s

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accompanied by a Cabernet Mint Sauce that is made in house, and served with a side of mashed potatoes and steamed asparagus.

“Roast Rack of Macadamia Nut Crusted Lamb is one of our most popular dishes and has been on the menu for a long time,” says 3660 banquet chef Tony Laihipp.

“It has a really, really nice subtle flavor.

The macadamia nuts give the lamb a nice sweetness and the crust adds a nice crunch as well.”

And if there’s a special occasion approaching, 3660 on the Rise has four private dining rooms accommodating groups from 20 to 200 people. Special banquet menus also are available for private parties, offering the same outstanding cuisine.

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t would be pretty hard not to spot a Korean restaurant on “Koreamoku” Street, as it’s a mecca for the popular cuisine.

I Red House WHERE 835 Keeaumoku St., Honolulu CALL 944.0088 HOURS Open Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-midnight

But once you step into Red House, you know you’re going to have a unique dining experience — Korean fusion food and a hip, youthful ambience, with entertaining K-Pop videos playing continuously in a modern, red-and-white decor.

And while you can find traditional Korean fare here, like bibimbap, the fusion dishes, such as the interestingly named “Bulgogi Rice Pizza,” are drawing a crowd.

Of course, bulgogi (marinated barbecue meat) won’t rock your world if you don’t eat meat or fish, but how does Korean Style Spicy Soba ($10.99 lunch only) sound?

For the noodle lover who likes just a light touch of heat, this lunch special will sing. The noodles are topped with a special sauce, lemon slices, spring mix and seaweed. According to owner Justin Chun, it’s new to the menu, and was created to satisfy the local palate by turning down the heat a bit. So although it may not be as fiery as Red House’s Jjolmen, it’s spicy and full of flavor.

“It’s a little bit sweet,” Chun explains, “and we add mild kim chee juice.”

Mmmm. A bowl of soba — a little hot, a little sweet — sounds like the perfect dish to enjoy while rockin’ out to K-Pop.

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At left Korean Style Spicy Soba ($10.99 lunch only) Above left Manager Minho Kim with Korean Style Spicy Soba Nathalie Walker photos

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2284 Kalakaua Avenue 922-6868

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Canton Seafood Restaurant

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88 Piikoi St. 593-1200

923 Keeaumoku St. 955-3388

449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

Golden Duck

Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine

CATERERS

Makittii

A Catered Experience

2380 Kuhio Ave. 923-2260

94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd.

677-7744

Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant

111 N. King St. 521-8268

Ala Moana Center 1450 Ala Moana Blvd.

4th Floor - Ho’okipa Terrace 947-8818

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant

Little Village Noodle House

3553 Waialae Ave. 738-8666

1113 Smith St. 545-3008

Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant

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590 Farrington Hwy. 692-9880

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

Aina Haina Chop Suey

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Market City Shopping Center 2919 Kapiolani Blvd 735-3888

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WHERE TO DINE Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant 5724 Kalanianaole Hwy. 377-5566

ON ON

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JJ Bistro & French Pastry

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1110 McCully St.

at McCully 946-8833

3447 Waialae Ave.

739-0993

Asian Mix 1234 South Beretania St. 521-1688

Kakaako Kitchen Ward Centre 1200 Ala Moana Blvd

596-7488

Royal Palace Restaurant

Mandalay (The)

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

1055 Alakea St. 525-8585

R E S TA U R A N T

Seafood Village

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant

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

111N. King St. near Maunakea

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Made with Kobe-Style Washugyu Mon-Sat 11am-2pm (last call 1:30pm) beef and rib eye with an array of Dinner Nightly 5pm-10pm (last call 9:30pm) vegetables. Served with rice and Validated Parking • 1221 Kapiolani Blvd. • 597-1655 fukinji zuke (pickled radish)

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739-5000

Henry Loui’s

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Salade Gourmande and Moules Marinieres Frites

1620 N. School St. 841-0931

2850 Paa St. 833-3728

Liliha Square, 524-1628

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Dean’s Drive Inn 45-773 Kam Hwy, Kaneohe 247-1300

DINNER SERVED TUES-SUN FROM 5PM

1351 NU‘UANU AVENUE OPEN: m-f 5a-1p / sat 5:30a-2p / sun 7a-1p

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 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 7/31/12. Must present coupon.

…just like home!

533-6169

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The only thing you can control is the way you react to a crappy situation.

So before you fly off the handle, Allow some time for contemplation.

Filling your mind with frustration, Leaves no room for elation.

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15% OFF Dinner before 8:30*

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WAIPAHU

EWA BEACH SHOP. CTR.

98-020 Kam Hwy.

94-256 Waipahu Depot St.

91-919 Fort Weaver Rd.

488-8824

676-2088

689-0999

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25% OFF Night time Happy Hour 8:30pm-10:00pm Royal Hawaiian Center, Bldg. C, Level 3 | 380-9300 Lunch 11:00a-2:00p, Happy Hour 2:00p-5:00p, Dinner 5:00p-10:00p Open Daily | Full Bar | Validated Parking *Discount valid with local or Military ID, & Seniors (ages 60+). Cannot be combined with any other offers.

WHERE TO DINE Plaza Cafe

Kit N Kitchen 1010 University Avenue 942-7622

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

Opulicious

1131 Nuuanu Ave. 587-7877

Shore Bird Restaurant

Willoughby’s

Outrigger Reef on the Beach 922-2887

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

Restaurant Epic 946 Coolidge St. 943-8885

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

Pagoda 1525 Rycroft St. 948-8356

Zippy’s Call the one nearest you

Shiro’s Saimin Haven

FILIPINO

WAIMALU 98-020 Kam Hwy. • 488-8824 WAIPAHU 94-256 Waipahu Depot St. • 676-2088 EWA BEACH SHOPPING CENTER 91-919 Fort Weaver Rd. • 689-0999

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

Join Chef Russell Siu’s

| ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT Crab Legs! |

Every Day, 4 to Closing

Every Friday & Saturday 5pm –9pm

*Receive one free Kid’s Meal with each adult entrée purchase.

Wednesday & Thursday, July 25 & 26 6:00pm

$26.31 with coupon. 15% off all other menu items. Not valid on alcohol purchases or with other discounts/promotions.

Valid for up to 15 people. Exp: 7/12/12

Cooking Class

Salmon Carpaccio w/ Arugula & Shaved Fennel Wedge Salad w/Feta, Eggs, Bacon & Olives

LIMITED TIME ONLY

The PlazaHotel 3253 N. Nimitz Hwy | 836-8626

Creamy Herb Dressing

Breakfast Daily 6:30 –10 am | Dinner Fri-Mon 5 –9pm

Pearl City

by Wal-Mart 455-6805 Kahala Mall 738-5696 (KOZO)

Fire Roasted Chicken Monterey Jack Cheese, House Made Salsa Free meal valid for kids 12 and under on “Just for Kids” menu items at participating locations. Drinks not included unless otherwise specified on “Just for Kids” menu. Not valid with any other discount or coupons. Dine-in only.

94-300 Farrington Hwy

1860 Ala Moana Blvd.

955-1764

Kids Eat Free!*

ThePlazaCafé

Max’s Of Manila

Wailana Coffee House

Apple Pie w/Cheddar $

65

LIMITED SEATING BY RESERVATIONS ONLY

This cooking demonstration includes wine pairing

801 Dillingham Blvd.

951-6297

JULY LUNCH SPECIALS! only

8.50

$

NOW TAKING RESERVATIONS …for LUNCH & DINNER LIMITED SUPPLIES! SORRY IF IT’S SOLD OUT!

MONDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yaki Udon TUESDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Garlic Chicken Katsu Teishoku WEDNESDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pan Fried Pork and Vegetable Teishoku THURSDAY . . Deep Fried Tofu w/ Vegetable Ankake Sauce Teishoku FRIDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mabo Eggplant Teishoku SATURDAY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Salmon Tempura Donburi SUNDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kimchee Fried Rice

*DAILY SPECIAL TEISHOKU* Sanma Teishoku

Reg. $25.99

Pearlridge 483-6805

©2012 IHOP IP, LLC

One coupon per order. Cannot be combined with other offers. Expires 7/31/12

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

12.00

Aji Fry Teishoku

9.50

1345 S. King Street Corner of S. King St. & Sheridan St. Close to Ala Moana Shpg Cntr & Wal Mart

(KOZO)

(KOZO)

Menchi Katsu Teishoku

OPEN DAILY 11 AM - 9 PM LUNCH 11 am - 4 pm • DINNER 4 pm - 9 pm

Moiliili 951-5696 Keeaumoku

by Wal-Mart 946-5696

9.50

ON THE RISE

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

Japanese Home Style Restaurant “Hinone Mizunone” Please enjoy the TEL. KAMADAKIGOHAN www.fujio-food.com cooked completely by “Ogama”.

942-4848

Please Join us For Shore Bird’s

98-150 Kaonohi St. •• Tel: 486-5100

*Valid on actual birthday w/valid ID

Receive a FREE JJ’s Bistro

Chocolate Pyramid dessert on your birthday!

*Menu and prices subject to change.

SENIOR SPECIAL!

BIRTHDAY SPECIAL!

Not combinable with other discounts. 65 or older w/ coupon & ID. No online or photo-copied coupons. One coupon per person. Discounts off regular adult price.

Expires 7/13/12.

Must have minimum party of 4. Coupon valid on actual birthday, ID required. Not combinable with other discounts. Discounts off regular adult price. No online or photo-copied coupons. Must purchase beverage. Expires 7/13/12.

5 OFF Lunch 10 OFF Dinner

$ $

FREE BIRTHDAY MEAL FOR ANY AGE With Family & Group

LUNCH & DINNER

20% OFF

Every Sunday-Thursday June 3-Sept 27 • 10:30 p.m.

FREE TO ENTER! NIGHTLY PRIZES! WEEKLY CASH PRIZES! Finals on Sept 27th.

*GRAND PRIZES*

Paddle Board courtesy of Blue Moon, Coors Light & Miller Lite, and a Trip for 2 to Las Vegas courtesy of Vacations Hawaii!

BEACHFRONT AT THE OUTRIGGER REEF ON THE BEACH • 2169 KALIA ROAD • WAIKIKI VALET PARKING • WWW.SHOREBIRDWAIKIKI.COM • TEL. (808) 922-2887 D I N I N G O U T | J U LY 8 - 1 4 , 2 0 1 2 | 1 9

WHERE TO DINE FINE DINING

Hy’s Steak House

ITALIAN

Stage Restaurant

2440 Kuhio Ave. 922-5555

1250 Kapiolani Blvd.

237-5429

Bali Steak & Seafood

Il Lupino

Hilton Hawaiian Village (Rainbow Tower) 2005 Kalia Road 949-4321

Royal Hawaiian Center 922-3400

Top of Waikiki Plumeria Beach House

Waikiki Business Plaza 2270 Kalakaua Ave. 923-3877

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

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

Paesano Ristorante Italiano

FRENCH Ruth’s Chris Steak House

Hoku’s

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

Coupon required. Not combinable with other offers. Expires 7/13/12

THAI CUISINE SERVING HAWAII SINCE 1977...

CHICKEN

$ 5.95 or LOCOKATSU MOCO 6.95

(Reg. $7.75) 946 Coolidge St. (across Moiliili Long’s)

Mon-Fri: 10am-8pm • Sat: 10am-3pm • Sun closed

1006 Kapahulu Ave 739-5000

Voted Best Thai in Hawaii 15% OFF Take Out

Limited Time Only!

CHAR SIU PORK $ PLATE

Fine Dining Burgundy

Restaurant Row 599-3860 Waikiki Beach Walk 440-7910

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

(Reg. $8.25)

943-8885

Dinner 5:00pm - Closing

2028 Kuhio Avenue Walking distance from all Waikiki Hotels

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

TRY OUR POPULAR CATERING DISHES! Chinese Chicken Salad Korean Chicken Egg-Battered Mahi Fried Rice Many other options available. Call for pricing and full menu.

841-0931

tel. 951-9355

Kam Shopping Center Open 6am Daily

www.keosthaicuisine.com

FAMILY NIGHT-WEDNESDAY AT WAHOO’S KAHALA

KIDS EAT FREE

Make Someone’s Day Special

*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 Our Most Popular!

SAKURA TERRACE JAPANESE CAFE

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

Ala Moana Center • Mall Level

(Mountain side, next to Shirokiya) www.lapalmedor-usa.com 941-6161

Asian Mix

• (2) Big Shrimp & (2) Veg. Tempura • Chicken Katsu • Chicken, Beef or Pork Teriyaki • Miso Butterfish • Chicken Kagaage INCLUDES: MISO SOUP, TUFO, GYOZA, SALAD & TEA OPEN TUE-SUN LUNCH

COLD SOBA $8.95

Reg. $13.00

• (2) Big Shrimp

• (2) Veg. Tempura

• Tsukemono • Tea

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

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

536-3035

Bento • Take-Out Mix Plate • Catering

FREE PIZZA!

Japanese, Chinese and Local Flavor

Build your own 10" pizza with unlimited toppings.

BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE (Reg. $9.95each)

*Take out only, w/coupon; not to be combined with any other offer. Expires 7/31/12.

Also available Pasta • Burgers • Salads • Sandwiches

OPEN TIL MIDNIGHT! 2919 Kapiolani Blvd., #218

with purchase of $25 or more of Ala Carte Items Excluding Bentos, Mixed Plates, Wonton Noodle Soup

hiasianmix.com 1234 South Beretania St

Shop A-1 (below Safeway Beretania) 2 0 | D I N I N G O U T | J U LY 8 - 1 4 , 2 0 1 2

Reg. $15.95

CHOICE of TWO:

Order one to two weeks in advance.

Sakura Chirashi Sushi Don

Fresh. Delicious. Delightful.

BENTO $11.95

MARKET CITY SHPG CNTR 735-3888

Open Daily 10:30am-8:30pm

521-1688

Shrimp Scampi

Won Ton Noodle

WHERE TO DINE Romanos Macaroni Grill

Ala Moana Center Hookipa Terrace 356-8300

Hifumi Japanese Restaurant

JAPANESE Blue Hawaii Sushi

1140 Kuala St., Pearl City Across Wal-Mart 456-2128

Taormina-Sicilian Cuisine 227 Lewers St. 926-5050

Z Pizza

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

1841 Ala Moana Blvd.

941-4444

Hinone Mizunone

3008 Waialae Ave. 734-2222

Katsu 1345 South King St. 942-4848

Genki Sushi

Aina Haina 373-4033 Ala Moana 942-9102 Ewa Town Center 683-1003 Kaneohe 247-9595 Kapahulu 735-7700 Kapolei Commons 674-4227 Stadium Market Place 488-9202 Waiau 485-0227 Waikele Center 678-3180 Ward Center 591-5600

Kobe Japanese Steak House

Chinese Cultural Plaza 536-3035

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

Kozo Sushi

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

Odoriko Japanese Restaurant 2400 Koa Ave. 923-7368

Contemporary Dining Early Bird $ Special Only

12.95

“Laksa” House Noodle and Panya Iced Fruit Tea

Try Our Tasty HASH TEMPURA! The Best Hash Tempura on the Island!

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

2012

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

2746 Kaimuki Ave

732-1656 ACROSS KAIMUKI H.S. www.SekiyasRestaurant.com

bliss.

tender moments of

Sauteed Mahi with Lobster Sauce Steak & Shrimp Chicken Alfredo Pasta

922-6868

Call for Reservations & Information 2284 Kalakaua Ave.

Open 7 Days from 11am-10pm

Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 5pm - 10pm at the old Waikiki III Theatres Parking available at the Pro-Park location Seaside Ave. Pay $2 at the Restaurant. www.atlantisseafoodsteak.com

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

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

Now Open until 10:00pm 12 PC

CUPCAKE SPECIAL

A fi ne steak. A fi ne experience.

RESTAURANT

10% OFF

SUNTORY

EXPIRES 7/13/12

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor

WITH COUPON

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

922-5511

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

D I N I N G O U T | J U LY 8 - 1 4 , 2 0 1 2 | 2 1

WHERE TO DINE Makino Chaya

Shochan

98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

449 Kapahulu Ave., 2nd Floor 225-0603

Sumo Ramen

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

Sakura Terrace Japanese Cafe 1240 South King Street 591-1181

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

Tanaka of Tokyo

Yakiniku LuLuRaRa

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

915 Keeaumoku Street 941-9112

Yoshi 1427 Makaloa St. 941-6891

Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen

KOREAN

Wahoo’s Fish Taco

835 Keeaumoku St. #I-101 B 944-0088

2700 S. King St. 947-2836

Aina Haina Chop Suey

SPECIAL SUMMER MENU

Curly Fries & “All You Can Eat” Salad Bar! 10:30 AM to 10:30 PM

8

$ 60

East Honolulu Aina Haina Shopping Center • 373-1303 or 373-4632

Golden Fried Stuffed Tofu Peking Duck Sumida Farm Watercress Chicken Soup Crackling Chicken Lychee Shrimp Pepper Salt Pork Chop Beef with Island Choy Sum Shredded Duck on Noodles Steamed Rice $199 Table of Ten (Reg. $220) Add Two Maine Lobsters – Choice of Styles For ONLY $35

10%OFF COUPON

Dine-In & Take-Out EXCLUDES SPECIAL MENUS

343 SARATOGA AVE. 923-3447

LET US COOK FOR YOU Chinese Chicken Salad Pepper Salt Shrimp Chicken Oyster Sauce Beef and Broccoli Ma Po Tofu $49* for Four with coupon reg. $59 * Available til 7 pm; expires July 15, 2012

DIM SUM SPECIAL ONE FREE SELECTION WITH EVERY FOUR SELECTIONS*

2464 KALAKAUA AVE. 926-3447

Special Summer 5-Course Meal!

Bistro & French Pastry

*Avail from10:30 to 1 pm; Bring this coupon; expires July 15, 2012

735-5544

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

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

Red House In Honolulu

Sushi King

2746 Kaimuki Avenue 732-1656

Large 1/3 lb.

Beef Burger or Teriyaki Burger

MEXICAN

Sushi Company 1111 McCully Street 947-5411

Yakiniku Million 626 Sheridan St. 596-0799

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

1st Course: Soup or Mixed Greens 2nd Course: Appetizer Trio 3rd Course: Choice of • Baked Salmon Wellington • Opaka Fettucini 4th Course: Choice of • Pan Seared Pork Tenderloin • Grilled New York Steak Brioche 5th Course: • Dessert of Choice

28

$

ROYAL PALACE R E S TA U R A N T

EXP 7/15/12

SUMMER SPECIAL! Dinner for 10 ~ $189 reg. $225

• Chinese Chicken Salad • Salt & Pepper Shrimp • Peking Duck w/Bun • Peking Style Pork Chop • Scallop Egg Soup • Minute Chicken Cake Noodle • Steamed Seabass w/Ginger Onion

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

CELEBRATE YOUR GRADUATE’S ACHIEVEMENT.

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

plus tax per person

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

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

Offering Buffet (choose from 25 Items) & Sit Down Menus

Lunch Buffet Dinner Buffet (11:00AM-2:00PM) (5:30pM-8:30PM) Daily ..............$10.95 Special Party Menu - $185.00 per table of 10 -Scallop Soup -Whole Peking Duck w/ Steamed Buns -Honey Walnut Shrimp -Seafood Combination w/ Mixed Vegetables -Sweet & Sour or Steamed Fish Filet -Cold Ginger Chicken -Live Lobster with Ginger onion or Black Bean Sauce Bring this Ad in and (2pc.) -House Special Cake Noodle -Steamed Rice receive Restaurant Hours: 10 AM - 9 PM

Call for Reservations 487-6662 or 486-7410 2 2 | D I N I N G O U T | J U LY 8 - 1 4 , 2 0 1 2

10% Off

(Excluding Buffet)

July Special $7.47 Appetizer Combo

Offer valid on dine-in orders only.

Must present coupon. Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons. Exp 7/31/12

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

WESTRIDGE SHOPPING CENTER • 488-4900 (Next to Makino Chaya) 98-150 Kaonohi St., Aiea Mon-Sat 10am-10pm • Sun 10am-8pm

2012 FIRST PLACE

WHERE TO DINE OKAZUYA Fukuya Delicatessen & Catering

SHOR American Seafood Grill

3660 on the Rise

2710 S. King St. 946-2073

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

3660 Waialae Ave. 737-1177

The Ocean House Restaurant

Nuuanu Okazuya

2169 Kalia Rd., Outrigger Reef Hotel 923-2277

1351 Nuuanu Ave. 533-6169

OKINAWAN

Try our favorite Korean Fusion Dishes!

Korean Beef Salad reg $12.99

9

$ 99

9

$ 99

Pho My Lien

Red House Top Noodle reg $15.99

1221 Kapiolani Blvd 597-1655

Year Of The Dragon Special For 10 People $

188

July Specials ONLY

Dine-in or take-out

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

$7.95

HONEY WALNUT SHRIMP

Lungfunghawaii.com • Open Daily 11am-9pm 5724 Kalanianaole Hwy • Niu Valley Shopping Ctr. LOTS OF FREE PARKING

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

*with purchase of any regular priced entree.

Quick Picnic Pack

Cuisine of the Philippines www.maxschicken.com

• Crispy Gau Gee

4230 Waialae Ave. 737-7188 • 737-7288 Open daily 10am-9pm

ONLY

1221 S. King St. • 597-8088 Open Daily 10:30am-11pm

• Shrimp Canton

850

$

July 29th, 2012 • 6:30pm “A Feast Worthy of Kings & Spirits” Served Family Style • $35++ BYOB • No Corkage Fee Call for reservations “I am that merry 596-7488 Chef of the Night”

BUY ONE ITEM & GET THE NEXT ONE

50% OFF

951-MAXS (6297)

(Both available at Kahala location only)

A Midsummer Foodie’s Dream

Perfect for Beach/ Picnics

and a FREE Max’s Eco Bag! $26.99

• Chinese Chicken Salad • Oyster Sauce Chicken each w/Cake Noodle

Picnic on the Lanai

Max’s Whole Chicken, 16pc Lumpiang Shanghai and Choice of Pancit

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

Your choice:

599

$

377-5555 or 377-5566

Valid w/coupon thru 7/12/12. Cannot be combined w/other offers.

835 Keeaumoku St. #I-101B • 944-0088

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

98-150 Kaonohi St. 488-4900

Shabu Shabu House

1138 Smith Street 566-5909

Grand Opening Specials!

VIETNAMESE

Hanaki Restaurant Manoa Marketplace 2756 Woodlawn Drive 988-1551

Adega Portuguese

Kapalama Shopping Center 1210 Dillingham Blvd # 8 841-8535

Keo’s Thai Cuisine

2028 Kuhio Ave. 951-9355

SHABU SHABU

PORTUGUESE

New Violet’s Grill

THAI

SEAFOOD

PACIFIC RIM

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. 7/31/12.

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

Chef/Owner Russell Siu

~ ~ Kaka‘ako Kitchen Ward Centre

Check www.facebook.com/KakaakoKitchen for complete menu

July Specials Serving Hawaii for 14+ yrs.

Strawberry Cloud Cake & Strawberry Filled Yeast Donut

KOREAN CUISINE

• LUNCH $17.95 10:30AM - 2:30PM • DINNER $25.95 2:30PM-10PM KAL BI, SIRLOIN, CHICKEN, SPICY PORK, FRESH SHRIMP 11:30 am-2:30 pm 5 pm-9:30 pm (Closed Tuesdays)

MANOA MARKETPLACE

988-1551 1-FREE PIECE SHRIMP TEMPURA

WITH THIS AD. EXPIRES 7/31/12. *DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALL BEVERAGES.

TONS OF FREE PARKING! SUMMER SPECIAL• EXPIRES 7/12/12

1-PER PERSON, 1- PER COUPON WITH ORDER. MUST PRESENT COUPON AT TIME OF ORDER

930 McCully St. • 951-0511/951-0611

• PRIVATE PARTY ROOM • CONVENIENT PARKING

Strawberry Fill

ed Yeast Donut

D I N I N G O U T | J U LY 8 - 1 4 , 2 0 1 2 | 2 3

orderoftheday

e h t g n i r a Sh y r o t S e l o h W

Friel | Photos by Leah a m iro Sh lli Ke Story by ith its unique décor and dishes that are both flavorful and presented with “Swagger” Steak Salad ($13.95 ) flair, Yogurstory has captured the name like Yogurstory, a lot of people attention and appetites of locals everywhere presumed they would find yogurt since it opened in November 2010. The eatery machines here … but now, we serve a originated as a quaint brunch café that focused variety of food — including waffles on yogurt, according to chef Andy Dalan. and omelettes — so now, it’s more of However, Yogurstory has since evolved into a a brunch restaurant. We won the 2011 full-service restaurant that offers customers a Ilima Award for ‘Best New variety of choices for brunch, dinner, pupus Restaurant.’” and cocktails.

Chantilly Waffle ($ 9.95) Kim says that many customers ask “(Before) we had about seven or eight yogurt about the restaurant’s unusual name — espemachines and I was hired as a pastry chef,” Dalan recalls. “The owner is a businessman from Korea; in cially now that the focus is not on yogurt.

“In Korea, when you spell ‘yogurt,’ it’s actually Korea, they have nice, café-style eateries so he wanted to spelled ‘yogur’ — there’s no ‘t’ at the end,” he explains. make one in Hawaii that was a brunch restaurant. But the restaurant totally transformed — we now do breakfast, “This was (the owner’s) first business venture in the U.S. — he designed all the logos and marketing lunch, full dinner, appetizers, pupus at night and have a materials in Korea, but when he full bar.” came here, he realized that, in “Originally, this restaurant served mainly the U.S., ‘yogurt’ has a ‘t’ coffee, desserts and light sandwiches,” at the end. But he just echoes manager Jimmy Kim. “With a 815 Ke decided to go with the eaumo ku St. #105, name (as it was).”

Honolu 942.0 Hours: lu When it comes to Brunch 505 , 8 a.m D the eatery’s menu, in .– ne 5 Sunda y–Wed r and Pupus p.m. there is a plethora of n e s Thursd ay–Satu day, 5 p.m.-m items sure to please idnight rday, 5 p.m.-2 those craving somea.m. thing sweet or others looking for a savory meal.

Currently, three dishes at Yogurstory reign as customer favorites: Prime Rib Loco Moco ($14.95) — premium slices of prime rib over a bed of white rice, brown gravy and two sunnyside-up eggs — Red Carpet ($9.95), featuring red velvet waffles with taro cream cheese; and Hurricane Rice Bowl ($13.95), a fusion bibimbap with bacon kimchee fried rice, Korean veggies, strips of prime rib and a poached egg.

“The waffles are our own creations,” explains Kim. “Our chef (Dalan) is a dessert chef, so a lot of the food we bring out has a design. It makes it more interesting for the customers.”

Other popular dishes include Chantilly Waffle ($9.95) — the eatery’s newest waffle — “Swagger” Steak Salad ($13.95), complete with thinly sliced New York steak atop mixed greens, pickled onions, fried onions, bacon pecan brittle and Maui onion dressing; Oyster Dynamite ($9.95), featuring three oysters baked with mushrooms, spinach and jalapeño soy; and BulGoGi BBQ Ribs ($9.95).

Executive chef Andy Dalan “We just changed the menu recently,” says Dalan.

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Yogurstory offers customers a variety of selections for brunch, dinner, pupus and cocktails.

“It was limited at the beginning but we just did renovations — we made our kitchen bigger so now we do salads, entrées and waffles. We’re also doing appetizer specials on Fridays and Saturdays.”

While Yogurstory is busiest during the weekends for brunch, the eatery is hoping to attract more customers for dinner. Salads, as well as “Breakfast at Night” dishes — including the popular Classic Eggs Benedict ($10.95) — are available for dinner, and entertainment is featured on Fridays from 9 to 11 p.m.

“We have three different singers who rotate,” confirms Dalan. “They roam around the restaurant with a wireless mic every Friday during dinnertime. Reservations are available, but only for parties of six or more.”

Oyster Dynamite ($9.95)

BulGoGi BBQ

Ribs ($ 9.95

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