Hawaii Dining Out August 12, 2012

AN EDITION OF

AUGUST 12-18, 2012

As Good as Golden With mouth-watering Chinese fare and top-notch customer service, Golden Duck Chinese Restaurant is a treasured hot spot for Hawaii’s diners.

See Page 4 Leah Friel photo

ALSO: Behind the magic at Kit n Kitchen | 19

Owner Darlene Fong pours a cup of tea while preparing to feast on several of the restaurant’s signature dishes, including Black Mushroom with Tofu and Choy Sum, and Peking Duck.

Wahoo’s whips up healthy favorites | 9 Local fare hits with a twist at Opulicious | 14

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By Alana Folen | Photos by Leah Friel

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t’s never a good thing to “go belly up,” but there are always exceptions to the rule, especially when it comes to pork belly! In this case, to “go belly up” insinuates nothing but goodness!

Pork belly is a boneless cut of fatty meat derived from the belly of a pig. Over time it has grown in popularity, and is a cut of meat that stands at the forefront of Asian cuisine and is found in many traditional European dishes as well.

And while some may be “piggy” about their pork belly, have peace of mind knowing that the following Ono, You Know hot spots provide you with varieties of this savory dish.

So, without further ado, just call me Miss Piggy as I dig right in!

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Above: The editor can’t wait to dine at The Mandalay.

Right: The Mandalay’s Pot Roast Pork ($12.95)

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When you’re always on the go and in need of a break, why not escape to The Mandalay? And, no, I’m not referring to Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. Instead it’s The Mandalay located

on Alakea Street that will provide some much-needed R&R for your appetite.

Owned and operated by husband-andwife team of Larry and Linda Chan, this downtown Honolulu establishment boasts quite a repertoire of Cantonese cuisine, including Pot Roast Pork ($12.95) “Pork belly is so delicious because it has a layer of fat over the meat, and you have to have that fat for the meat to be juicy,” Linda explains, adding, “A lot of people order pork belly for parties, and we can prepare it with vegetables or taro, but people must order it a day in advance.

The party size costs $38 and can feed a table of 10.”

Yet, if you’re just craving pork belly on any given day, The Mandalay serves up quite a masterpiece.

“It’s a long cooking process,” Linda says. “Our chefs first season the pork belly with shoyu and five spice, then they deep-fry it and then finally roast it.”

Lastly, it’s drenched in a sauce comprised of five spice, shoyu and bean curd.

This traditional Chinese dish is a winner in my book, and you haven’t experienced all that is pork until you’ve set your taste buds on pork belly at The Mandalay.

The Mandalay 1055 Alakea St. 525.8585

Top of Waikiki Top of Waikiki is at the top of my list for onolicious eclectic fare. As Hawaii’s only revolving restaurant, this Waikiki landmark is open nightly for dinner, and has been presenting diners from across the globe with revolutionary cuisine that goes – See page 18

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AN EDITION OF

AUGUST 12-18, 2012

As Good as Golden With mouth-watering Chinese fare and top-notch customer service, Golden Duck Chinese Restaurant is a treasured hot spot for Hawaii’s diners.

See Page 4 Leah Friel photo

ALSO: Behind the magic at Kit n Kitchen | 19

Owner Darlene Fong pours a cup of tea while preparing to feast on several of the restaurant’s signature dishes, including Black Mushroom with Tofu and Choy Sum, and Peking Duck.

Wahoo’s whips up healthy favorites | 9 Local fare hits with a twist at Opulicious | 14

Dining Out Cover Story Golden Duck Chinese Restaurant

Golden Duck Shines Bright with Cantonese Cuisine Story by Alana Folen

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Photos by Leah Friel

he golden opportunity came in 1982 when Colin and Darlene Fong migrated to Hawaii from Canton, China.

Now, 30 years later, this husband-and-wife team is busier than ever as part-owners and managers of Golden Duck Chinese Restaurant in Kahala. A family affair, Darlene’s brother Aaron Fang manages the original South King Street establishment.

Owner Darlene Fong with Live Maine Lobster ($13.99) and Dungeness Crab ($25.99)

Pay a visit to either location on any given day, and you’ll notice the place bustling with new and loyal patrons with an appetite for authentic Cantonese fare.

“It’s hard to believe that our South King Street restaurant has been open for 10 years already, and this year we will celebrate our second anniversary at the Kahala location,” says Darlene Fong, who you’ll often find at Golden Duck Kahala happily greeting customers who now seem like longtime friends.

“Since we opened the Kahala location we’ve seen a lot of new faces and it makes me very happy.

New customers soon become regulars, and we start to know them by name and build relationships with them,” Fong explains.

Customer loyalty could

Black Mushroom with Tofu and Choy Sum ($7.95)

very well be attributed to continuity in cuisine. Here at Golden Duck Chinese Restaurant, more than 150 items grace the menu, with the most popular dishes being Beef Stew Casserole ($9.95), Black Mushroom with Tofu and Choy Sum ($7.95), Shrimp with Honey Glazed Walnut ($11.95) and Peking Duck with Buns ($18 for a half duck, $35 for a whole duck) — that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

“Everything is cooked fresh daily,” Fong says.

“We specialize in Cantonese food, but do offer Szechuan-style cuisine as well, which is known to be a bit spicier,” she adds. “People also can request for no MSG.” Beef Stew Casserole is a traditional Cantonese-style dish cooked in a ceramic bowl and features tender, melt-in-your-mouth morsels of beef, bean curd and mushrooms, seasoned with five spice, and garnished with ginger and onion. Shrimp with Honey Glazed Walnut is a local Chinese classic, and vegetarians relish Black Mushroom with Tofu and

Choy Sum, which is stirfried and generously splashed with oyster sauce and garlic.

“Currently, our Live Maine Lobster ($13.99) and Dungeness Crab ($25.99) is in high demand,” Fong states, noting that customers can request to have it prepared with salt and pepper seasoning, ginger and onion sauce, black bean sauce or have it steamed. “All crab and lobster are brought in fresh every day.”

And as a way to give back to its patrons, Golden Duck is offering three of its classic dishes — Oyster Sauce Chicken Cake Noodle, Chinese Chicken Salad and Crispy Gau Gee (10 pieces) — for a special price of $5.99 per dish.

“We cater to families and encourage them to dine here, and it’s specials like these that we are happy to offer,” Fong says with a smile.

For dinner parties of 10 to 12 individuals, Fong recommends taking advantage of the set menus. With six set menus to choose from, ranging in price from $168 to $288,

Shrimp with Honey Glazed Walnut ($11.95)

each menu presents you with a spread highlighting some of the best in Golden Duck cuisine. The bestselling menu is priced at $198, and includes a feast of Seafood Tofu or Scallop Soup; Chinese Chicken Salad; Barbecue Pork and Roast Duck Platter or Peking Duck; Crispy Chicken or Hot Ginger Chicken; Steam Sea Bass Filet or Sweetand-Sour Sea Bass Filet; Salt and Pepper Shrimp or Shrimp Canton; Tenderloin Beef with Twin Mushroom or Black Pepper Tenderloin Beef; House Special Chow Mein; Steam Rice; and dessert.

Speaking of dessert, make it a sweet ending at Golden Duck with an assortment of treats handmade at Fong’s Sing Cheong Yuan Bakery on Maunakea Street. Almond cookies, mini moon cakes, Chinese pretzels, peanut candy and macadamia nut candy round out the fare that will satisfy every sweet tooth.

“Business has been good, and we couldn’t be more thankful,” Fong says.

Peking Duck with Buns ($18 half duck, $35 whole duck)

Golden Duck

Chinese Restaurant

4230 WAIALAE AVE. 737.7188, 737.7288 DAILY, 10 A.M.-9 P.M.

1221 S. KING ST. 597.8088 DAILY, 10:30 A.M.-11 P.M.

Beef Stew Casserole ($9.95)

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Keepin’ it real with Kobe lounge delights

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obe Steak House is famous for its steaks and seafood, and, of course, the exciting table-side teppanyaki-style dining and tricks of preparation.

But Kobe also offers a top-quality sushi bar, and about a year-and-a-half ago transformed its holding area to the Kobe Lounge offering a pupu menu of local favorites such as Miso Soup, Tofu, Sweet Potato Fries, Soybeans, Poke, Fried Chicken and Mini Lumpia. A must-try are Garlic Pork Chops ($13), which are not overly seasoned with garlic and has just the perfect amount of flavor that is showcased in the meat.

The sushi bar is located in the lounge, and features your traditional ngiri and rolls, including the popular Sixty-Nine Roll ($18), which is a California roll topped with unagi (eel) and unagi sauce, and the Rainbow Roll ($15), which is a California roll topped with a combination of fresh ahi, hamachi, avocado and salmon. For a limited time, Kobe is offering 20 percent off sushi items ordered in the lounge between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.

There also are happy hour drink specials daily.

With an intimate, relaxed setting, the Kobe Lounge is the perfect place to unwind, and enjoy great sushi and pupu-style foods. Conveniently located on Ala Moana Boulevard, just before Hilton Hawaiian Village, simply pull up to the valet and step in for a great dining experience.

KOBE JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE AND SUSHI BAR

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WHERE 1841 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu

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CALL 941.4444 HOURS Open daily, 5:30 to 10 p.m. (last order)

1 Rainbow Roll ($15) 2 Sixty-Nine Roll ($18) 3 Garlic Pork Chops ($13) File photos

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Pearl City

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Adega’s taste of Portugal

A ADEGA PORTUGUESA WHERE 1138 Smith St., Honolulu CALL 566.5909 HOURS Open daily, 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.

dega Portuguesa owner Trigo da Silva came to Hawaii in 2007 to continue his career as a journalist. After getting acclimated to the Islands and our diverse cultures, da Silva made a decision that Honolulu, with a rooted Portuguese community, needed to bring more attention to the experience of his people and upbringing.

“I am trying to share with them our culture, our food, our music and language. On one hand I was missing my food, and on the other hand I spoke to these people, some who never have been to Portugal, and they keep saying I am proud to be Portuguese,” says da Silva.

Adega’s menu focuses on many traditional, staple dishes of Portugal. To get to the heart of a Portuguese menu you don’t have to look any further then Bacalhau, considered by some to be the national dish of the country.

Bacalhau Adega ($22) is a colorful, flavorful dish centered around a bone-

less filet of salted and seasoned cod fish. The cod is topped with red peppers, garlic and onions. It is served with roasted red potatoes and a hearty mix of sauteed vegetables.

No Portuguese meal should go without entertainment. Adega has live music each night, and this Saturday renowned fado singer Josephine Carreira will perform at 8 p.m.

“Josephine is a local singer. She does not speak Portuguese but can sing it. I undestand every single word she says, it is amazing,” says da Silva, who highly recommends you make a reservation for Josephine’s performance night. As Portugal has centuries worth of ties to Brazil and they share the same language, Adega highlights the Brazilian culture on Fridays and Sundays, offering three of Brazil’s most popular dishes. Adega even offers Portuguese language classes every Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Adega also offers its daily lunch buffet for $12.95.

Present this article to your server at Adega and receive 10 percent off Bacalhau Adega.

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Bacalhau Adega ($22) Chris Fleck photo

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1427 Makaloa St., Honolulu

Yoshi

941.6891 Open 5:30 p.m. to midnight Monday and WednesdaySaturday; 5:30-11 p.m.

Sunday

Mozzarella Tomato ($8) | File photos

Expect The Unexpected At Yoshi mall plates have created quite a buzz these days with foodies — you know, a taste of this, a taste of that — a trend that’s quite understandable, since it’s such a fun way to eat.

So it serves an eatery well to meet the more-eclectic tastes of the contemporary diner without losing sight of its traditional roots, thereby attracting new customers while retaining loyal patrons.

Yoshi Japanese Dining and Bar meets that challenge in its own unique way. Alongside its traditional sushi, teppanyaki

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Yoshi Salad ($6)

and ramen, Yoshi offers an interesting array of appetizers perfect for small-plate dining.

I know, I know, Japanese restaurants are typically all about meat and fish. But Yoshi has a few surprises in store for non-meat eaters who venture in, such as Grilled Mushrooms ($7), a mix of savory button, king oyster and enoki ’shrooms seasoned with salt, pepper, shoyu and butter, and cooked to perfection on the teppan grill.

Fresh and light, Yoshi Salad ($6) is comprised of mixed greens and tomatoes topped

with a bright-orange carrotbased dressing that’s as pleasing to the eyes as it is to the palate.

And, if you’re a cheese lover, Mozzarella Tomato ($8) salad showcases locally grown tomatoes sliced and arranged with fresh mozzarella slices and topped with olive oil, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, lemon and basil pesto.

Unexpected, yes, but that’s what it’s all about!

Eclectic and trendy, for a little bit of this, a little bit of that, try small-plate dining at Yoshi.

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Chinese Chicken Salad Ham & Scallop Soup • Peking Duck Walnut Shrimp • Crispy Skin Chicken Ginger & Onion Steamed Sea Bass Boneless Chicken Cake Noodle • Rice Shredded Duck In Taro Basket Chef’s Dessert of Day 111N. King St. near Maunakea

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www.adegahi.com call 566-5909 Open Daily 11:30am - 10pm Lunch Buffet 11:30am - 2:30pm 1138 Smith St. (corner of Smith/Pauahi)

NEW MENU & SUSHI BAR! Teriyaki Chicken $7.95 Teriyaki Combo (Steak & Chicken) $10.95 Fish of the Day $7.95 North Shore Garlic Shrimp $9.95 Includes Miso Soup, Salad, Rice and Japanese hot tea Not valid with other offers or promotions.

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Wahoo’s

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Wahoo’s Salad with Chicken ($10.55) No. 2 Combo Platter with Spicy Chicken Enchilada and Fish Taco ($9.95) | Leah Friel photos

ahoo’s Fish Taco has been reeling in nothing but a fresh catch since it first opened at Ward Gateway Center in 2006. A second location soon followed at Kahala Korner, and sisters Stephanie Gambetta and Noel Pietsch have no regrets about bringing this “California-Mex” concept to the Islands.

Wahoo’s Fish Taco is a California-based chain that offers a beachy vibe and stellar cuisine to match.

“Healthy food at a reasonable price is what we give to our customers,” Pietsch says, noting that all fish and meats are grilled, and there are no preservatives in any of the food.

Everything is made fresh daily at Wahoo’s, and that’s portrayed in items such as Wahoo’s Salad with Chicken ($10.55), and No. 2 Combo Platter with Spicy Chicken Enchilada and Fish Taco ($9.95).

Salads are a big draw here, and Wahoo’s Salad presents hungry diners with a bed of lettuce and red cabbage topped with cheese, salsa, guacamole, crisp tortilla chips and tender pieces of chicken. And for the diner with a bigger appetite, No. 2 Combo Platter is a fiesta in your mouth. All combo platters are served with ahee rice and black beans or spicy Cajun white beans. Choice

August 1 - 31, 2012

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of fillings include blackened or flame-broiled fish or chicken, pork, steak, mushrooms, banzai veggies or tofu.

Wahoo’s Kahala offers a full bar as well, and you’ll definitely want to wash down this tasty cuisine with refreshing drink options, whether it be a margarita or Hualalai lemonade.

When you’re in the mood for top tastes, sing praises for Wahoo’s Fish Taco.

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And what, you may ask, makes Hinone Mizunone so different from all other restaurants of its kind? The rice.

The restaurant uses the same California rice like everybody else, but it’s cooked in a special pot — kamadaki gohan style, which is a traditional way of cooking rice.

“Before you walk in there’s a window to the left and you can see us cooking the rice,” says operations manager Eiki Tamaki. “We have a rice warmer, but we don’t have a rice cooker. We have to time it ourselves to get the rice exactly how we want it, and we have to constantly watch it so it doesn’t burn.”

And the Hinoki wood makes a big different in the taste. “This is the way they used to cook the rice all the time before, and that’s what we’re known for,” Tamaki adds.

“When you taste it, you can taste more of the sweetness,” he says.

“And even when they have leftovers, a lot of our customers take it home because they microwave it and it still tastes the same.”

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According to Tamaki, Hinone Mizunone makes anywhere from 15 to 20 orders of rice at a time. “We want our customers to eat fresh-cooked rice all the time, and we just keep making the rice.”

And excellent rice, coupled with tasty entrees, makes for one delicious

teishoku meal. Teishoku sets are served with rice, miso soup, two side dishes and pickles.

Broiled Salmon ($10) is delivered fresh every other day and cut at the restaurant. “It’s regular broiled salmon, but this cut is taken from the salmon we take sashimi from, so it’s pretty fatty

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1 Broiled Saba ($8.50) 2 Broiled Salmon ($10) 3 Karaage Chicken ($9.50) 4 Tonkatsu with Oroshi-Ponzu ($10.50) 5 Server Leilani Duong 6 Hinone Mizunone cooks its rice in an old-fashion rice cooker called an ogama.

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and it’s good,” Tamaki says.

Two types of saba are available at Hinone Mizunone: Broiled Saba ($8.50) and Saba Nitsuke ($8.50).

The sauce for the Saba Nitsuke is shoyu-based. “It’s rare to find Nitsuke Saba in Hawaii,” Tamaki says. “Many restaurants have miso

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saba, but not shoyu-based saba. Our restaurant in Japan serves the shoyubased saba, so we serve it here, too.”

Just like the saba, there are two types of pork tonkatsu. There’s one with homemade sauce similar to regular tonkatsu sauce but with wonderful additions of mayonnaise and a bit

of spicy mustard. Tonkatsu with Homemade Sauce and Tonkatsu with Oroshi-Ponzu are both priced at $10.50, so you can take your pick.

Oroshi ponzu sauce is a mixture of soy sauce, citrus juices, ground daikon radish and a little oil.

And yes, the Japanese have their own version of fried chicken — Karaage Chicken, which costs $9.50 at Hinone Mizunone, and offers the perfect blend of flavor and texture.

Customers can rest assured the chicken is fresh all the time, never frozen.

Curry and udon also are available at the eatery, and both are made with a beef base, which means excellent flavor! You can choose from local favorites such as Chicken Katsu Curry ($9.50) and Deluxe Udon ($9.50). Or, if you want the best of both worlds, there also is a Deluxe Udon & Curry Set ($15.50).

As the old Chinese proverb goes, “Talk doesn’t cook rice.” And at Hinone Mizunone, the employees work hard to ensure customers have the best meal (and best rice).

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A little bit of everything at Blue Hawaii

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BLUE HAWAII SUSHI WHERE Pearl City Gateway Shopping Center 1140 Kuala St. #104 CALL 456.2128 HOURS Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-9 p.m.

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

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

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ith a 2010 population of 47,698 the need for pupus in Pearl City is real. Good thing for Blue Hawaii Sushi.

The restaurant, which opened in May 2011, offers a variety of items from the expected to the surprising.

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus ($7.95) is a good example of the later. Fresh asparagus is wrapped in thinly sliced bacon, fried and served with a parsley garnish.

Another simple crowd favorite is Cheese Bread ($5.95). St. Germain extra-thick cut white bread is topped with butter, and mozzarella, Swiss and Cheddar cheeses to make a hot, gooey and crunchy meal starter for a main course of sushi, tempura, spicy ahi or whatever is to your liking.

Dynamite ($8.95) is a small casserole with a bed of mush-

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2 Bacon Wrapped Asparagus ($7.95) 3 Mussels a la "M" ($7.95) 4 Dynamite ($8.95) 5 Stuffed Chicken Wings ($7.95) 6 Cheese Bread ($5.95) Nathalie Walker photos

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rooms and zucchini, layered with scallops and shrimp, and glazed with the dynamite sauce.

According to co-owner Emerson Ribao, the topping of mayonnaise, tobiko, shoyu and lemon results in a creamy texture that is as tasty as it is attractive.

Mussels a la “M” ($7.95), the “M” stands for Emerson, is the

restaurant’s unique take on traditional escargot. Instead of snails, mussels are baked with garlic, tomato, fresh parsley, brandy and butter. After removing the shells, the muscles are placed on a fresh baguette and rebaked to maintain the crispy texture of the dish.

Stuffed Chicken Wings ($7.95) is a Thai-inspired dish served with a sweet chili sauce. After the wings are deboned, the pieces are stuffed with ground pork and Vietnamese-style vermicelli noodles, and seasoned with minced carrots, garlic, pepper, bay leafs and sea salt. The wings are then deep-fried, and served hot and crispy.

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Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine

THIS WEEK AT SAM CHOY’S Kupuna Tuesdays

Our Kupunas 60 and older receive a 20% discount all day. Proof of eligibility will be required.

By Nicole Kato

16 oz. Slow Roasted Garlic Crusted Prime Rib ~ $20.95

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ake your whole family and make your way to Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine in Kapolei for great Chinese food at amazing prices. And from August to October, the establishment is helping those who enter its doors celebrate birthdays. If you’re planning on celebrating a birthday, bring in a party of eight or more and the birthday person eats for free!

Judy Kim-Sugita, and Andrew, Cole and Andi Sugita enjoy heading over to Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine for good food at a decent price. The family takes part in the excellent buffet deal at the restaurant. For dinner from Monday to Thursday the all-youcan-eat buffet is priced at $15.95 and from Friday to Sunday for $17.95. The lunch deals are even better on Monday through Friday for $9.95 and Saturday and Sunday for $11.95.

Dining Out was able to catch up with the family, and according to Andrew and Judy, little Andi enjoys eating the radish and Jell-O dishes, as well as noodles; and Cole likes the egg foo young.

Andrew Sugita: “They have a good variety of food here. I like the salt and pepper shrimp from the buffet because of its crispiness and saltiness.”

Judy Kim-Sugita: “It’s a small place, so they don’t dish out mass amounts of food every night. I like the crab legs and vegetable items like beef and broccoli.”

Brewer’s Thursdays

Pitchers of Aloha Beer for $10 all day long

Aloha Fridays

(Clockwise from top left) Judy Kim-Sugita, Andrew, Cole, and Andi Sugita Nicole Kato photo

Hawaiian Plate all day LIVE entertainment from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Steak and Rib Combo with Salad, Starch & Vegetables ~ $22.95

Keiki Sundays

6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Kids Eat Free from our keiki menu with each adult entrée purchased.

Magic by Alan Arita • Balloons by Suzette

Banquet rooms available for private parties

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A love of fare with local fl-“air”

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OPULICIOUS WHERE 946 Coolidge St., Honolulu CALL 943.8885 HOURS Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Closed Sunday WEBSITE Opulicious.com

pulicious offers a breath of fresh air to all of its hungry patrons — in more ways than one. In addition to serving up fresh, comforting plate lunches and all the local dishes you can dream of, this whimsical spot presents the opportunity to awaken the keiki in all of us thanks to owner and chef Kelli Kay Chun’s delightful balloon-twisting skills.

For nearly a year, Chun’s longtime passions for cooking and balloon-twisting have masterfully intertwined to create the best in family-friendly dining experiences. From vases filled with balloon flowers to animal creations that Chun can twist up in minutes, there’s always a touch of magic to go along with each meal.

If it’s your first time, you’ll absolutely love the restaurant’s best-seller, Korean Garlic Chicken ($8.25) served with two scoops of white or brown rice and mac or tossed salad. “It’s da bomb,” says Chun. “That’s it. You gotta try it!”

And for a burger with a twist, Aunty Tita’s Hawaiian Hula

Leah Friel photo

Burger’s ($6.95) bursting flavors will do the trick. Two homemade patties provide just the right taste for the salty bite of bacon, sweet touch of grilled pineapple and drizzle of teriyaki sauce that bring this inspiring burger together.

The eatery’s freshest of local favorites also have been blowing

LEFT: Hawaiian Plate ($8.95) ABOVE: Kanoenoe Esteves and Courtney Chun with Opulicious favorites. ABOVE RIGHT: Beef Stew ($7.85). Nathalie Walker photos

up lately. You’ve got to try some classic Beef Stew ($7.85), which Chun describes as old-fashioned, Hawaiian-style stew. And don’t forget to get a taste of her Oxtail Soup ($11.50) on Fridays. “We usually sell out by lunch,” she says, so you’ll have to act fast.

You also can indulge in a

Hawaiian Plate ($8.95) with lau lau and Hawaiian stew on Fridays.

Chun suggests placing phone orders so that your meal can be ready in no time. It’s definitely time to please your opu and fill up on good grinds and good times.

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Savoring old favorites at New Violet’s Grill establishment — previously named Violet’s Grill — in 1998.

When brother Kevin took over the operation in 2001, a fresh start called for a fresh name, and New Violet’s Grill it was.

By Ali Resich

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t may be called New Violet’s Grill, but the dining spot tucked away in Kalihi’s Kapalama Shopping Center has actually been part of the community for more than 60 years. With a menu full of local comfort foods as well as Japanese and Okinawan specialties, generation after generation have made it a regular haunt.

“It’s good home cooking,” says co-owner Cindy Suehisa with a laugh. “Everything’s from scratch.”

Cindy and her sister Joey recently took over the eatery in May, but it has been in the family since their Aunty bought the

NEW VIOLET’S GRILL WHERE Kapalama Shopping Center 1210 Dillingham Blvd. #8, Kalihi CALL 841.8535 HOURS Daily, 6 a.m.-10 p.m.

Bar open until 2 a.m.

Pork Tofu ($13.95) | Nathalie Walker photos

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A burst of freshness also goes into every meal, including one of the most popular items, Pork Tofu ($13.95). Filled with a healthy dose of won bok cabbage, carrots, green onions, round onions and bean sprouts to accompany the pork and tofu, it’s simple shoyu sauce gives this dish the comforting flavor you won’t forget.

Another great dish to try is Ahi Belly Mitsuke with Tofu ($16.95), which features ahi belly that has been cooked in a shoyu sugar sauce to bring out its rich, moist flavor. Tofu and green onion also soak up the tasty goodness.

New Violet’s just received a full liquor license and has plans

Server Stephanie Chang

to update its pupu menu. Cindy also hopes to add a slew of specials and even a kid’s menu.

Looks like new beginnings are still ahead for this old-time grill.

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tableside @ Yoshi Right: Owner Aki Hirose cooks it up on the teppanyaki grill.

Inset: Early Bird Special, Two Choice Teishoku ($9.99) with Sashimi and Grilled Salmon

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raving a bite of spectacular Japanese delights? Yoshi Japanese Dining & Bar will cater to your appetite with an impressive spread of authentic Japanese cuisine.

1 | Yuko and Yoshiyuki Hara 2 | Carol Thamtrachai, Kay Konda and Janice Kondo

Originally known for its yakitori, the restaurant now serves sushi, sashimi and teppanyaki. According to president and owner Akinori Hirose, changes were brought about by customers wanting more choices. A versatile full bar also results in more drink options. Yoshi Japanese Dining & Bar is located at 1427 Makaloa St. For more information and hours of operation, call 941.6891.

3 | Jerry and Marilynn Taniyama 4 | Josephine, Mark and Yeunsil Hironaka

Lawrence Tabudlo photos

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Piikoi 510 Piikoi St. #102, Honolulu 589.2299 Open daily; Lunch 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Dinner: Sunday-Thursday 4-11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 4 p.m.-midnight

General manager Min Kim with assistant manager Jesse Maeda

Aiea Kaonohi St. #C216, Aiea 484.2222 Open daily; Lunch 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Monday-Thursday, 4-11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 4 p.m.-midnight; Sunday, 4-10 p.m.

with Christina O’Connor

In Addition To Great Food, Ichiriki Offers A Rich Dining Experience

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chiriki general manager Min Kim says there is a quote that often goes around the restaurant’s kitchen: “Sharing from one pot makes for closer relationships.”

For Kim, that quote sums up the family-like atmosphere of the Piikoi Street restaurant. “It’s more like a living room,” she says. “Everyone gathers and they cook food together in the pots. It’s a totally different experience. It is very interactive, very engaging.”

The restaurant, which also has a second location in Aiea, specializes in three different types of food: nabe, sukiyaki and shabu shabu. Customers can select various broth and vegetable, meat or seafood combinations and cook it all up right there at their table.

“I like to think of Ichiriki as a dining experience,” Kim says. “We are teaching a type of dining and culture that our customers get to experience.”

To kick off your Ichiriki experience, a good place to start is with one of the restaurant’s most popular appetizers — Ahi Katsu ($5.95), which features fresh ahi marinated in a tasty sauce, and wrapped in a shiso leaf and lightly fried to reach a perfect golden brown.

One of Ichiriki’s most popular nabe dishes is Miso Nabe ($21.95 for dinner;

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“They wanted to show what can happen when people come together,” general manager Min Kim says. “They are friends and they always wanted to open their own restaurant together.”

The cuisine served at Ichiriki reflects each of the owners’ food experiences. Kazama grew up eating his mother’s home-cooked nabe, and Kobayashi studied this type of dining in Japan.

Kim says that the meaning “one power” is extremely fitting for the restaurant. “It really brings people together,” she says. Cooking nabe, shabu shabu and sukiyaki certainly is a bonding experience for customers — and Kim says that it creates great relationships between the staff and guests as well.

“If you are eating here, our servers are going to help you out,” Kim says, adding that they can walk customers through the cooking process and even identify which flavors will pair well together. “Our servers are trained to always guide the customers to understand how to best enjoy the food.”

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$11.95 for lunch), which is served with pork, a sampling of various kinds of seafood, and a variety of vegetables. The dish also includes Ichiriki’s crowdpleasing homemade meatballs, which are comprised of ground chicken, soft tofu, green onions and ginger, and are made fresh in house

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chiriki Japanese Nabe Restaurant was founded several years ago by co-owners Issei Kazama and Riki Kobayashi. The name “Ichiriki” was derived from a combination of the Japanese characters in each of their names — and together the name means “one power.”

Ichiriki

every day. And for those who think they know miso, they are in for a surprise when they try Ichiriki’s special concoction. “We get (the miso) direct from Japan, and it’s a blend of two very high quality misos, so the flavor in it is going to be a lot thicker and richer,” Kim explains.

Another popular pairing is Kami Pirikara Nabe (serves two for $45.95), served with a seafood sampling, vegetables, homemade meatballs and a choice of pork, beef or chicken. Kim explains that the pirikara is a shoyubased broth that has been slow-cooked

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and flavored with peppers and garlic — giving it a little kick without being overpowering. As seen in the photo, this dish comes with a special type of paper. “The paper absorbs the natural oils in the meats, so it’s known to be very healthy,” Kim explains.

Another must-try dish includes Mushroom Yuzu Nabe ($24.95), which features an assortment of four different types of mushrooms — shiitake, enoki, shimeji and eryngii — all swimming in the delightfully peppered citrus yuzu broth. “I really love the way the mushrooms and the yuzu broth complement each other,” Kim adds. “It’s a perfect pairing.”

All of the nabe dishes also are served with a choice of rice, udon or zosui to finish off your meal. Kim explains that the rice, udon or zosui is mixed with the broth at the end of the meal, when it is at its most flavorful.

And if all of this doesn’t already have your mouth watering, Ichiriki currently is in the process of creating new menu items. The new items should be unveiled sometime this fall.

Although the restaurant isn’t revealing any of these dishes yet, Kim does say that many of the new dishes will be based on customer feedback — a kind of interactivity that is manifested in the philosophy of Ichiriki.

“One thing (the founders) always teach us is that when making any kind of decision — even something simple — we need to wonder how it is going to affect our customers,” Kim says. “The first question we ask is, ‘is this going to make our customers happy?’”

And it seems that for all of Ichiriki’s menu decisions, the answer is a resounding “yes!”

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Yakiniku LuluRara, a hidden gem located at 915 Keeaumoku St., offers a traditional Korean yakiniku dining experience. Yet, in the sizzling heat of summer, the restaurant also features refreshing cold noodle dishes such as Bok Noodle to help cool you off. Call 941.9112.

Contact Christina O’Connor at diningout@staradvertiser.com

1 Kami Pirikara Nabe ($45.95 for two people) 2 Ahi Katsu ($5.95) 3 Miso Nabe ($21.95) 4 Mushroom Yuzu Nabe ($24.95) Nathalie Walker photos

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beyond the norm. Located on the top floor of Waikiki Business Plaza, Top of Waikiki holds the title of Hawaii’s only revolving restaurant and makes a full, but subtle 360-degree rotation every hour.

Top of Waikiki executive chef John Neff has more than 15 years of experience in the culinary industry, and offers guests an alluring variety of cuisine while encompassing melodious blends of island fusion. First impressions are always the most important, so when in search for a avant-garde appetizer, Anise Braised Pork Belly ($12) is a no-brainer! Neff utilizes the best of ingredients to create a top-of the-line starter, which features the mosttender pork belly paired with Fuji apple and parsnip puree, jalapeno kumquat chutney, and balsamic sweet chili gastrique. Delicious in every sense of the word, this explosion of flavors does not

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overpower the pure taste of the pork belly.

It’s Neff’s mission to merge the assets of various cuisines to create a knockout edible masterpiece. Believe me, Top of Waikiki offers a dining experience to remember, and it’s not only because of the spectacular views. Your tummy will thank you.

Top of Waikiki Waikiki Business Plaza 2270 Kalakaua Ave. 923.3877

Yakiniku Million The intriguing aroma of Korean cuisine envelopes your senses, and before you know it you find yourself yearning for Yakiniku Million on Sheridan Street. But, of course! Known for its authentic Korean cuisine, this establishment knows a thing or two about tasty grinds. Does melt-inyour-mouth kalbi sound appealing? Or

what about savory morsels of chicken with an assortment of banchan, including homemade kimchi?

Deviating from the ordinary, many patrons also gravitate toward another best-selling item on the menu. Enter Pork Belly ($23.99) prepared yakiniku-style on the tabletop grill. It’s the fat that accompanies the meat that makes this dish so flavorful, and you can see the entire cooking process right in front of your very eyes. Yakiniku Million offers a choice of sauces to complete your meal — including its very own house sauce, and salt and pepper oil — as well as lettuce for wrapping the meat, and garlic cloves, onions and miso paste for additional taste.

This month, Yakiniku Million also is treating diners to a one “cool” special.

Beat the heat with Cold Buckwheat

Noodles from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a special price of $4.95. Then while you’re at it, treat yourself to the all-day special.

When you request two orders of meat or an order of the yakiniku set combo, you'll receive Cold Buckwheat Noodles for $3.95.

After a meal like this, you’ll feel like a million bucks!

Yakiniku Million 626 Sheridan St. 596.0799

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

This week, Dining Out got the inside scoops from Kit n Kitchen’s owner Kit Yiu, who gave us a little taste of Kit n Kitchen and shared just what fuels his culinary drive.

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

Locals and Military with valid ID receive

15% OFF DINNER

Original Loco Moco

Not valid for take-out or retail items • Not valid with any other offers or promotions

www.eggsnthings.com

Corned Beef Hash Loco Moco

(808) 923-EGGS (3447)

Eggspress • 926-EGGS (3447)

343 Saratoga Road • Dinner 5-10pm

2464 Kalakaua Ave. • Dinner 4-10pm

All-Occasion Catering Perfect for Birthday Parties, Family get togethers and more!

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

Who or what inspires you as a chef/manager/owner? My passion for food and traveling inspires me. I have been traveling and training in different countries, and that gives me a solid foundation when it comes to cooking. By combining the bold character of European cuisine and lightness of Asian cuisine, I create a fusion of Euro-Asian-style dishes.

Okinawan • Japanese Steak • Seafood Local Favorites

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One Entrée

20% OFF*

*Some exclusions may apply. Exp. 8/31/12

Under New Management

Special Summer $40 5-Course Dinner$ Per Person available Sun, Mon, & Tues Only

Name Kit Yiu Title owner of Kit n Kitchen Training/education Twenty years in Euro-Asian cuisine, Trained in Japan, Europe and the U.S.

Kit n Kitchen

1010 University Ave. B-3, Honolulu | 942.7622 Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5 p.m.-midnight, Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5 p.m.-midnight

for 15 add’l wine parings

Buy one dinner entrée, receive 2nd entrée

50% OFF

valid Sun, Mon & Tue with ad Expires 8/21/12.

WED

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I’ll serve him our very popular of chimichurri sauce. The sauce pairs perfectly with Rib-eye Steak Red Wine Ox Tail Stew. and Bone-in Pork Chop fresh What is your favorite dish on from the grill. the menu? Why? Anything with our signature and very own blend Is there a dish that you create that’s not on your menu, but available upon request? We have many dishes that are not on the regular menu, but on a “BackStage” menu. On this menu we create many dishes upon customer request, such as foie gras, caviar, and the most popular item is Spicy Chilli Crab Singapore Style.

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If you could serve food to a celebrity, who would it be and why? What dish would you serve? Michael Symon, because he is the symbol of the food industry. I believe he can inspire me.

2710 South King St. www.fukuyadeli.com

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WHERE TO DINE

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Larry’s Bakery

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

AMERICAN

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

Atlantis Seafood & Steak

Breakfast

2284 Kalakaua Avenue 922-6868

Lunch

Tropics Bar & Grill

Eggs n’ Things

Dinner

343 Saratoga Road 923-EGGS (3447)

After Midnight

Waikiki Beach Eggspress

Alcohol Served

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

Online

IHOP

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

Fendu Boulangerie 2752 Woodlawn Dr. Manoa Marketplace 988-4310

BOUNTY Y theof SEVEN SEAS AS AS

Kids Eat Free!*

Every Day, 4 to Closing LIMITED TIME ONLY

930 McCully St. 951-0511/0611

Dinner Menu

2 Choice Teishoku Combo

17.75 - $22.75

$

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

Friday & Saturday 5:30 – 9:30 pm For Reservations

15% OFF Dinner

Camellia Buffet

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

SEAFOOD BUFFET

739-8760

BUFFET

La Palme D’or

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

Hawaii’s only Gourmet Buffet

Located inside of Zippy’s

BAKERY

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

Catering

Napoleon’s Bakery

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

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.

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

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

Now Serving Snow Crab!

*Discount valid with local or Military ID, & Seniors (ages 60+). Cannot be combined with any other offers.

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HOTEL & RESORT www.kahalaresort.com

©2012 IHOP IP, LLC

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

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

*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. *Dinner Menu Only.

SENIOR SPECIAL! 55+ LUNCH & DINNER

50% OFF

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

Expires 8/17/12.

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BIRTHDAY SPECIAL! FREE BIRTHDAY MEAL FOR ANY AGE With Family & Group

LUNCH & DINNER

20% OFF

Must have minimum party of 4. Coupon valid on actual birthday, ID required. Not combinable with other discounts. Discounts off regular adult price. No online or photo-copied coupons. Must purchase beverage. Expires 8/17/12.

942-4848

TEL.

www.fujio-food.com

Celebrating Our 10th Anniversary Join the

98-150 Kaonohi St. •• Tel: 486-5100

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

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

Ocean House in

— We are celebrating — Our 10th Anniversary

the whole month of August For a

SPECIAL BREAKFAST AND DINNER OFFER Visit our website

www.oceanhousewaikiki.com

OCEAN FRONT DINING

OUTRIGGER REEF ON THE BEACH | 2169 KALIA RD. | 923–2277 | VALET PARKING

WHERE TO DINE Five Star International Buffet Royal Hawaiian Center, Bldg C, Level 3.

380-9300

Kissaten

Canton Seafood Restaurant

Hee Hing Restaurant

88 Piikoi St. 593-1200

923 Keeaumoku St. 955-3388

449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

Golden Duck

Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine

CATERERS

Makino Chaya

A Catered Experience

98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd.

677-7744

Aina Haina Chop Suey

Anytime Cafe

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

Market City Shopping Center 2919 Kapiolani Blvd 735-3888

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

CHINESE

CAFE

590 Farrington Hwy. 692-9880

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

FOOD BANK DRIVE

Ala Moana Center Tel: 947-8818

Summer Special - $238.00 for 10 • Roasted Meat Appetizer Platter • Mixed Seafood Soup • Dynasty Style Golden Fried Chicken • Chef’s Special Style Black Peppered Beef Tenderloin • Steamed Fish Filets with Ham & Vegetable on a Lotus Leaf • Simmered Baby Pak Choy & Virginia Ham in Supreme Broth • Shrimps with Garlic, Chili & Pepper • Young Chow Style Fried Rice • Dessert of the Day

August 1-31, 2012

5 FOR 10

MANOA 988-5923

WAIMALU 485-8883

Bring 5 food drive items and receive

2752 Woodlawn Drive

98-1277 Kaahumanu St. (across from Safeway)

10% OFF your food purchase* in our main dining room

www.paesanohawaii.com

*Limited to a table of 8

Serving Hawaii Since 1989

The Food Bank is requesting the following items: • Canned Soups & Meats • Canned Fruits & Vegetables • Rice & Dried Pasta • Packaged Noodles

YAKINIKU

MILLION

Naeng Myun Buckwheat Noodles in Chilled Special Soup (choose from Spicy, Cucumber or Cold)

for

ALL DAY with yakiniku purchase (1) noodle order per Naeng Myun Cucumber Soup Min. (2) meat orders or (1) set

626 SHERIDAN ST.

495 $395

LUNCH $

(11am - 2pm)

Open Daily: 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Dim Sum: 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. www.jadedynastyhawaii.com

Dine-In Only

Dear Hearts,

Committed devotion to serving authentic Japanese taste & hospitality

Fresh Seafood, Sushi, Hot Pot, Full Izakaya Menu

King’s Village Shopping Center 2400 Koa Ave.

vist us at odorikohawaii.com

10% OFF

The road to true friendship cannot be purely sublime.

There must be confrontations resolved over time.

Having each other's backs is not a choice.

And each participant must have their own perspective, their own voice.

Individual mistakes are shared as a group from the past.

Only then will solid bonds last.

Each member has their role, their place.

Anything said behind ones back has to be duplicated in front of their face.

Those who know, know.

It cannot be explained.

In my group, happy-faced stamps is how true friendship is proclaimed.

Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)

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

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 8/31/12. 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 11 Years!

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

Sincerely, Bryce “Saimin Jr.”

808-923-7368

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

596-0799

(behind Walmart)

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

Celebrating 40 years

ON THE RISE

Dine-In Only

10% OFF(Charge) • 15% OFF(Cash)

Lobster $1299

WAIMALU

WAIPAHU

EWA BEACH SHOP. CTR.

98-020 Kam Hwy.

94-256 Waipahu Depot St.

91-919 Fort Weaver Rd.

488-8824

676-2088

689-0999

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

Dim Sum & Reg. Menu Dine In Special!

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

5% OFF

(Charge) • Happy Day Chinese Restaurant 3553 Waialae Avenue

738-8666

10% OFF(Cash)

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

5%, 10% and lobster special are not to be combined with any other offer/discounts/specials. Expires 8/31/12. Must present coupon.

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WHERE TO DINE Asian Mix

Royal Garden Chinese Restaurant

Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant 5724 Kalanianaole Hwy. 377-5566

Kaka‘ako Kitchen

1234 South Beretania St. 521-1688

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

Ward Centre 1200 Ala Moana Blvd.

596-7488

Dean’s Drive Inn

Mandalay (The) 1055 Alakea St. 525-8585

45-773 Kam Hwy., Kaneohe 247-1300

Seafood Village

Kenny’s Restaurant

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

1620 N. School St. 841-0931

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant

Henry Loui’s

Liliha Square, 524-1628

FAMILY DINING Asahi Grill Ward

Panda Cuisine

PRESENTS

LATE NIGHT HAPPY HOUR

Early Bird $ Special Only

12.95

LA DOLCE VITA

EVERY THURS – SUN 10:30PM – 2AM INCREDIBLE SPECIALTY COCKTAILS & FOOD

HANDCRAFTED COCKTAILS $7 VINO $5 WELL DRINKS $6 ITALIAN BEER BUCKET $14 ROYAL HAWAIIAN CENTER • VALIDATED PARKING WWW.ILLUPINO.COM • 808.922.3400

Kenny’s Express Hawaiian BBQ

JJ Bistro & French Pastry

515 Ward Ave., #204 593-2800

641 Keeaumoku St. 947-1688

WAIKIKI’S HOTTEST

2850 Paa St. 833-3728

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 2nd floor 922-9333

3447 Waialae Ave.

739-0993

B e Char s, Prime R lbi Ribs, Bua, Meatloaf, W a

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GET

TO GO!

CATER

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

Any Bread

purchases over $4 Must present coupon • exp. 8/16/12

DAILY BREAD SPECIALS

Better Tasting & Better For You

• 100% Certified Organic Flour • 100% Certified Organic Tomato Sauce • No MSG • Nitrate Free Pepperoni • Hormone & Antibiotic Free Range Chicken • Gluten Free, Vegan & Vegetarian Options

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

Serving Hawaii for 14+ yrs.

KOREAN CUISINE

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

Ciabatta NOW O Rustic Kalamata Olive Bread EN MONDAP Sundried Tomato Cheesebread YS! Foccacia Derecco Walnut Raisin Hamakua Farms Mushroom Bread Buckwheat Fig

“All Natural no added chemicals”

988-4310 2752 Woodlawn Dr. • Manoa Marketplace

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

Plan Your Next Special Event at Brasserie

Du Vin

Elegant, Informal Dining

KAL BI, SIRLOIN, CHICKEN, SPICY PORK, FRESH SHRIMP 11:30 am-2:30 pm 5 pm-9:30 pm (Closed Tuesdays)

WITH THIS AD. EXPIRES 8/31/12. *DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALL BEVERAGES.

MANOA MARKETPLACE

988-1551 1-FREE PIECE SHRIMP TEMPURA TONS OF FREE PARKING! SUMMER SPECIAL• EXPIRES 8/16/12

930 McCully St. • 951-0511/951-0611

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

• PRIVATE PARTY ROOM • CONVENIENT PARKING

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

Flexible Reception, Lunch, Brunch & Dinner Menus. Perfect for Weddings, Birthday, Office & Holiday Parties.

545-1115 1115 Bethel Street www.brasserieduvin.com

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

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

Pagoda 1525 Rycroft St. 948-8356

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

Shiro’s Saimin Haven 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

Zippy’s Call the one nearest you

FILIPINO Max’s Of Manila

Wailana Coffee House

94-300 Farrington Hwy

1860 Ala Moana Blvd.

955-1764

801 Dillingham Blvd.

951-6297

August Specials ONLY

5

$

EXPIRES 8/16/12

Your choice:

99 • Oyster Sauce Chicken each

• Chinese Chicken Salad

2-Choice Teishoku

w/Cake Noodle

999

(Both available at Kahala location only)

$

• Crispy Gau Gee

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

ONLY

850

$

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

Available 5:30–6:30pm

Must present coupon • Offer not valid with other specials/discounts

• Shrimp Canton

• Modern Izakaya • Sushi Bar MON-SAT 5:30PM-12AM | SUN 5:30-11PM | TUE CLOSED | 1427 MAKALOA ST.

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

www.genkisushiusa.com

Mon-Fri: 6:00 - 10:00 pm Sat, Sun: 5:30 - 10:00 pm • Wine Spectator Award-Winning Wine List • Live Entertainment • Valet Parking Proper Attire Required

941-6891

Grand Opening Specials!

Try our favorite Korean Fusion Dishes!

Korean Beef Salad reg $12.99

$ 99

9

$ 99

9

Red House Top Noodle reg $15.99

Valid w/coupon thru 8/16/12. Cannot be combined w/other offers. Dine-in Only.

835 Keeaumoku St. #I-101B • 944-0088

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

5

$

Reservations Recommended

Red Carpet waffle with this ad

(reg. $9.95)

2440 Kuhio Ave.

922 5555 www.hyshawaii.com

OAHU:

13

Locations:

ALA MOANA 942-9102 AINA HAINA 373-4033 EWA TOWN CENTER 683-1003 KANEOHE 247-9595 KAPAHULU 735-7700 KAPOLEI 674-4227 WAIAU 485-0227 WAIKELE 678-3180 WARD CENTER 591-5600

OUTER ISLANDS:

NIGHTLY 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Teriyaki Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15.95 Daily Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$23.95 Sukiyaki Steak . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20.95 Teriyaki Steak & Chicken Combo . .$21.95 Kama‘aina & Military Discount Available (with proper ID)

KONA (808) 327-6776 KUKUI GROVE (808) 632-2450 LAHAINA (808) 661-0333 MAUI MALL (808) 873-7776 Proud recipient of:

SERVING LUNCH & DINNER • TAKE-OUT AVAILABLE

1841 Ala Moana Blvd.

Between Ilikai & Hilton Hawaiian Village

941-4444

Dinner served from 5:30 nightly. Valet parking available. Not valid with any other offer.

DINE IN ONLY. VALID ON WEEKDAYS ONLY. May not combine with any other promo/offer.

Expires 8/16/12

(808) 942.0505

815 KEEAUMOKU ST.

LIKE US ON:

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WHERE TO DINE FINE DINING

Hy’s Steak House

Top of Waikiki

2440 Kuhio Ave. 922-5555

Waikiki Business Plaza 2270 Kalakaua Ave. 923-3877

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

ITALIAN Il Lupino

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

Royal Hawaiian Center 922-3400

FRENCH

Chai’s Island Bistro

Brasserie Du Vin

Aloha Tower Market Pl. 585-0011

1115 Bethel St. 545-1115

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

Hoku’s

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

Fine Dining Burgundy

Stage Restaurant

1006 Kapahulu Ave. 739-5000

1250 Kapiolani Blvd.

237-5429

✁

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

Paesano Ristorante Italiano

10%OFF ENTIRE MENU

BYOB

LOYALTY CARD 15% OFF

RECEIVE OUR FREE AS OUR GIFT TO YOU! GOOD FOR Now Open ALL FUTURE VISITS! VALUE AT $35 for LUNCH!

Not valid with other specials/discounts.

Dine-In Only. Offer expires 8/31/12

and

LIVE Seafood fresh Oyster Bar 3441 WAIALAE AVE

OPEN DAILY 11 AM - 12 AM

FREE PIZZA!

• Chinese Chicken Salad • Mu Shu Pork • Chicken Oyster Sauce • Pepper Salt Shrimp • Beef & Broccoli • Garlic String Beans • Steamed Rice

*Take out only, w/coupon; not to be combined with any other offer. Expires 8/31/12.

Also available Pasta • Burgers • Salads • Sandwiches

OPEN TIL MIDNIGHT! MARKET CITY SHPG CNTR 735-3888

Large 1/3 lb.

Beef Burger or Teriyaki Burger

expires 8/31/12

LET US COOK FOR YOU

Build your own 10" pizza with unlimited toppings.

10% OFF

• Peking Duck • Chinese Chicken Salad • Ginger Scallion Maine Lobster • Roasted Garlic Chicken • Steamed Flounder Fillet w/Lemon Shoyu • Shrimp & Island Vegetables • Mongolian Pork Chop • Shredded Duck Chow Mein Noodles $229 for ten (Reg. $255)

780-3115 • 626-5368 BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE (Reg. $9.95each)

2919 Kapiolani Blvd., #218

August “Peking Duck-Maine Lobster Menu:

Coupon required. Expires 8/17/12.

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

Curly Fries & “All You Can Eat” Salad Bar!

$49 for four* (reg. $65)

*this coupon required; expires 8/15/12; served before 7pm

HONG KONG DIM SUM LUNCH $44 for four

10:30 AM to 10:30 PM

8

$ 60

Five (5) Dim Sum Selections • Chinese Chicken Salad • Minute Chicken Cake Noodle Szechuan Beef Chow Fun Pianist Terry Tom performs on Thursdays

TOMATO BISQUE OR CLAM CHOWDER

1

with purchase purchase $ 00 with of of any any entreé entreé

735-5544

955-1764

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

Shrimp Scampi

Orange or Blueberry Chiffon Tube Cakes

Open 24 Hours 1860 Ala Moana Blvd. Validated Parking

Won Ton Noodle

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. 8/31/12.

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

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT DINNER BUFFET Including

Crab Legs , Mayonnaise Shrimp & Many More!

Friday, Saturday & Sunday per $ person

SENIOR DISCOUNT 25% OFF NABE Monday - Friday 4pm-6pm.

Cannot be combined with other offers.

TWO GREAT LOCATIONS! AIEA • 484-2222 HONOLULU • 589-2299 98-150 Kaonohi St. 510 Piikoi St. 24 | DINING OUT | AUG. 12-18, 2012

Only 17.95 KAPOLEI MARKETPLACE 590 Farrington Hwy

692-9880

Now Available thru 9/30/12 Freshly Baked by Royal Garden (No Preservatives added) Dim Sum Served at Lunch Daily

PRIVATES PARTIEfor

available ople 20-300 pdeetails Call for

ALA MOANA HOTEL 3rd Floor • 410 ATKINSON DRIVE • 942-7788 Lunch: Mon – Fri 11am – 2pm • Sat – Sun 10am – 2pm • Dinner: 5:30pm – 10pm

WHERE TO DINE Romanos Macaroni Grill

Ala Moana Center Hookipa Terrace 356-8300

JAPANESE

Taormina-Sicilian Cuisine 227 Lewers St. 926-5050

Z Pizza

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

Kobe Japanese Steak House

Hifumi Japanese Restaurant

Blue Hawaii Sushi

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

Chinese Cultural Plaza 536-3035

1841 Ala Moana Blvd.

941-4444

Hinone Mizunone

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

Kozo Sushi

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 Waiau 485-0227 Waikele Center 678-3180 Ward Center 591-5600

Osaka Ramen Pearl Kai Shopping Center 98-199 Kamehameha Hwy. B9 488-8836

Ichiriki Aiea 98-150 Kaonohi St. 484-2222

Odoriko Japanese Restaurant

Honolulu 510 Piikoi St. 589-2299

2400 Koa Ave. 923-7368

Back-To-School 5-Course Meal!

a cut

above the rest.

Bistro & French Pastry

1st Course: Soup or Mixed Greens 2nd Course: Appetizer Trio 3rd & 4th Course: Pick any two of 8 Entrees…

• Baked Salmon Wellington • Opaka Fettucini • Pan Seared Pork Tenderloin • Grilled New York Steak Brioche 5th Course: Dessert of Choice

28

$ Classic Turtle Sundae

wagyu new york strip, 14 ounces

TONY ROMA’S RIBS, GRILLED SHRIMP SKEWER, TWO 3oz. FILET MEDALLIONS WITH CABERNET DEMI SAUCE served with choice of side item and coleslaw

This Australian, kobe-style beef is masterfully grilled to provide a juicy and tender treat for your palate.

A fine steak. A fine experience.

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

PEARLRIDGE

WAIKIKI

98-150 Kaonohi St. 808.487.9911

1972 Kalakaua Ave. 808.942.2121

www.tonyromas.com Dine in only. Not to be combined with any other promo/discount/offer. Good until 8/31/2012.

plus tax per person

Classic Hot Fudge Sundae

Classic Banana Royale

Classic Root Beer Float

visit www.coldstonecreamery.com for a location near you $ 1 OFF $ 2 OFF $ 3 OFF Spend $6 and get $1 Off (excludes Gift Cards)

Spend $9 and get $2 Off (excludes Gift Cards)

Spend $12 and get $3 Off (excludes Gift Cards)

VALID ONLY AT OAHU COLD STONE CREAMERY LOCATIONS Limit one per customer per visit. Valid at participating locations. Valid in store only.

Not valid for online purchases.

No cash value. Not valid with other offers or fundraisers or if copied, sold, auctioned, exchanged for payment or where prohibited by law.

CSF10152© 2011 Kahala Franchising, L.L.C. COLD STONE CREAMERY and the medallion design are registered trademarks of Kahala Franchising, L.L.C. or its licensors. Expires 9/10/12 PLEASE COME IN AND ENJOY OUR DAILY SPECIALS

VALID ONLY AT OAHU COLD STONE CREAMERY LOCATIONS Limit one per customer per visit. Valid at participating locations. Valid in store only.

Not valid for online purchases.

No cash value. Not valid with other offers or fundraisers or if copied, sold, auctioned, exchanged for payment or where prohibited by law.

CSF10152© 2011 Kahala Franchising, L.L.C. COLD STONE CREAMERY and the medallion design are registered trademarks of Kahala Franchising, L.L.C. or its licensors. Expires 9/10/12 PLEASE COME IN AND ENJOY OUR DAILY SPECIALS

VALID ONLY AT OAHU COLD STONE CREAMERY LOCATIONS Limit one per customer per visit. Valid at participating locations. Valid in store only.

Not valid for online purchases.

No cash value. Not valid with other offers or fundraisers or if copied, sold, auctioned, exchanged for payment or where prohibited by law.

CSF10152© 2011 Kahala Franchising, L.L.C. COLD STONE CREAMERY and the medallion design are registered trademarks of Kahala Franchising, L.L.C. or its licensors. Expires 9/10/12 PLEASE COME IN AND ENJOY OUR DAILY SPECIALS

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WHERE TO DINE Restaurant Suntory

Sumo Ramen

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

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

Sakura Terrace Japanese Cafe

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

Yakiniku Million 626 Sheridan St. 596-0799

1240 South King Street 591-1181

Yoshi

Sushi Company

1427 Makaloa St. 941-6891

1111 McCully Street 947-5411

Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen 2746 Kaimuki Avenue 732-1656

KOREAN

Sushi King

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

Rib Au Jus 2.00 OFF Prime or Hawaiian Plate

$

“Malaysian Laksa�

House Noodle and Panya Iced Fruit Tea

Wahoo’s Fish Taco

Red House In Honolulu

2700 S. King St. 947-2836

Contemporary Dining

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

Try Our Famous OXTAIL SOUP! “Tender and Tasty.

Everyone Loves Our Oxtail Soup.�

1.00 OFF Laulau or Kalua Pig Plate

$

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

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

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

Limited Time Only

841-0931

Available Monday thru Thurday

Kam Shopping Center Open 6am Daily

Offer good thru 9/6/12.

Not valid with other offers or discounts

FREE!

August Special $4.99

Y HAPP HOUR lose C 5pm – eer 12oz B

House Special Vietnamese Chicken Salad

$

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

Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons. Exp 8/31/12

Military w/ID receive 10% OFF

2

4 Pc GYOZA

(w/ purchase of a regular meal)

2 Pc Shrimp Tempura

(w/ purchase of a combo)

Must present coupon, Not combinable with other specials.

Limit one coupon per person. Exp: 8/25/12

Try Our Spicy

TAN TAN RAMEN

FIRST PLACE

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

PEARL KAI SHOPPING CENTER

98-199 KAMEHAMEHA HWY #B9 SUN - THUR 10:30A - 10:00P / FRI - SAT 10:30A - 10:30P

488-8836

Full Service Catering & Event Planning

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Mon - Sun 10:30am to 9:00pm

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

677-7744

www.acateredexperience.com 26 | DINING OUT | AUG. 12-18, 2012

732-1656

www.SekiyasRestaurant.com

ACROSS KAIMUKI H.S.

RESTAURANT

SUNTORY Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor

2012

facebook.com/phomylienhawaii

2746 Kaimuki Ave

1055 Alakea St.

www.themandalayhawaii.com

525-8585

restaurantsuntory.com

922-5511

WHERE TO DINE OKAZUYA

PACIFIC RIM

SEAFOOD

Fukuya Delicatessen & Catering

3660 on the Rise

2710 S. King St. 946-2073

3660 Waialae Ave. 737-1177

Nuuanu Okazuya 1351 Nuuanu Ave. 533-6169

OKINAWAN

Shabu Shabu House

Crab City

SWEETS

3441 Waialae Ave. 780-3115 626-5368

Ice Forest

The Ocean House Restaurant

SHOR American Seafood Grill

2169 Kalia Rd., Outrigger Reef Hotel 923-2277

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

New Violet’s Grill

THAI 2028 Kuhio Ave. 951-9355

VIETNAMESE

Hanaki Restaurant

Adega Portuguese

202 Merchant Street 383-1824

Keo’s Thai Cuisine

SHABU SHABU

PORTUGUESE

Kapalama Shopping Center 1210 Dillingham Blvd # 8 841-8535

Manoa Marketplace 2756 Woodlawn Drive 988-1551

1138 Smith Street 566-5909

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

Sakura Special

$18 2 choices:

1221 Kapiolani Blvd 597-1655

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

Voted Best Thai in Hawaii 15% OFF Take Out Coupon required. Not combinable with other offers. Expires 8/17/12

Dinner Only

THAI CUISINE

Sashimi, Tempura, Saikoro Steak, Teriyaki Chicken, Grilled Salmon Includes: Rice, Miso Soup, Side Salad & 2 small dishes.

SAKURA TERRACE JAPANESE CAFE

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

Asian Mix

NOW SERVING EVERY FRIDAY

OXTAIL SOUP!

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

reg. $8.25

943-8885

SERVING HAWAII SINCE 1977...

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Open Daily 10:30am-8:30pm

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Ala Moana Center • Mall Level

(Mountain side, next to Shirokiya) www.lapalmedor-usa.com 941-6161 DINING OUT | AUG. 12-18, 2012 |

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orderoftheday Seafood Gau ($3.50)

ultural celebrations are often synonymous with not only rich historical context, but also the distinct dishes that generations come to love and cherish year after year.

The Moon Festival, noted in the Chinese culture as the lunar harvest festival, is one such celebration that features a signature dish: mooncake, which symbolize the gathering of friends and family. Royal Garden Chinese Restaurant in Ala Moana Hotel is home to some of Hawaii’s freshest and tastiest mooncake varieties, and will continue serving the rich, flavorful morsels through this year’s festival celebration Sept. 30.

According to Royal Garden owner Calvin Wong, one would be hard-pressed to find a better mooncake. In contrast to some other establishments that ship in the cakes from China, Royal Garden makes batches of fresh cakes daily in the eatery’s kitchen. Wong explains that the secret behind the cakes involves “Top, A-grade lotus seed paste made special for us in Hong Kong, not too much sugar and cottonseed oil. No preservatives added!”

Royal Garden offers the moist mooncake in artistic gift sets, which feature eight different varieties of the sweet treat.

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Shrimp Gau ($3.50)

Pork Hash ($3.50)

Owner Calvin Wong with the restaurant’s very own mooncake set

Royal Garden mooncake sets

Royal Garden Mooncake sets range from $16.95 to $33.95

Ranging in price from $16.95 to $33.95, the gift sets include four cakes apiece, and incorporate flavors such as White Lotus Seed Paste with Double Egg Yolk; Red Bean Paste with Single Egg Yolk; and the Mixed Nuts Mooncake. Wong estimates that Royal Garden sells around 7,000 gift sets every year — a sign that customers appreciate the quality and craftsmanship that goes into creating each cake from scratch in continuation of the restaurant’s tradition that dates back 10 years.

“Our mooncake is made fresh daily,

fresh from the oven,” Wong says. “We like to offer the best. Other places have to add preservatives because they ship the cakes in from Hong Kong. Sometimes it takes several months for those to get here.”

Before stocking up on the mouth-watering mooncake, diners also can look forward to enjoying some of Royal Garden’s excellent dim sum selections available daily for lunch only. Shrimp Gau, Pork Hash and Seafood Gau ($3.50 each for most of the dim sum selections that usually include three to four pieces) are just a few of the most-requested choices from the dim sum carts brought directly to tables by the restaurant’s friendly and helpful staff. Egg Tart ($3.10) is one of the numerous sweet delights also available on the dim sum menu that features more than 50 items.

Royal Garden also serves up stellar entrees at daily lunch and dinner services.

The “Live” Dungeness Crab and Maine Lobster (market price) are prepared fresh on the spot as the crustaceans make their way from the in-house tank to the kitchen, where they are prepared in what Wong calls “Royal Garden style.” Wong explained that the crab or lobster is cooked in minced garlic, shallots, butter and chicken broth in order to bring out a wide

range of flavors and aromas.

“I travel all the way from here to Hong Kong, and nobody cooks it the same way,” says Wong with a smile. “It may have the same name, but you can’t touch our recipe!”

Wong also recommends the Big Rock Salt Chicken ($39.95 for a whole, fourpound chicken) that features a ranch-raised bird flown in from the Mainland. Diners are advised to call ahead at least one day in advance when ordering this dish.

Shrimp with Honey Glazed Walnuts ($17.95) still serves as one of the restaurant’s top-sellers, as the traditional dish combines the two unique flavors and envelopes them in a sweet, creamy sauce.

Stop in for lunch or dinner daily, and see what other culinary creations are sprouting up at Royal Garden.

Royal Garden Chinese Restaurant Where: Ala Moana Hotel (3rd Floor), 410 Atkinson Drive, Honolulu Call: 942.7788 Hours: Lunch, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Monday through Friday) and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday).

Dinner served daily from 5:30 to 10 p.m.