Hawaii Dining Out September 30, 2012

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Enjoying a selection of Kenny’s favorites are senior assistant managers Erlene Hutchinson and Duck Sheldon, and sous chef Peter Alarcon.

Kenny’s Restaurant has long been the choice of patrons looking for delicious home-cooked meals, friendly smiles and speedy service.

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ono,youknow JJ Bistro & French Pastry

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By Alana Folen | Photos by Leah Friel

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ast week it was papaya, this week it’s lilikoi! As an island girl, born and raised, I have a soft spot for this tropical fruit. Remember picking lilikoi from Grandma’s backyard? But when you are as crazy about food as I am, a mere slice of lilikoi isn’t gonna cut it, especially when you’re a slave for sweets (and a bit of tartness).

Lilikoi is a tart tropical fruit — a unique type of passion fruit — that grows in climates similar to Hawaii’s, which is why you’ll find a multitude of this fruit in the Pacific Islands, and parts of South and Central America. Rich in vitamin A and C, riboflavin and niacin, lilikoi can be considered an “overachiever” in the fruit category. Can we say perfection? That’s a big, fat “yes” in my book! Yellow in color, lilikoi always brightens up my day and is a passion fruit that I’m … well ... passionate about.

So, without further ado, it’s time to follow my lead as we share our love for lilikoi at the following Ono, You Know establishments!

like sugar? What about these two sweetest words “Chocolate Lilikoi”?

Delicious!

“Chocolate Lilikoi is one of our bestsellers,” Lunagkhot says with great pride in his homemade dessert. “In fact, it’s second to the Chocolate Pyramid, and we sell

JJ Bistro & French Pastry Topping my list of lilikoi goodness is JJ Bistro & French Pastry on Waialae Avenue. Executive chef and owner JJ Luangkhot has been luring in those with a sweet tooth for quite some time with his EuroAsian fare that is complete decadence. Do the words “Chocolate Pyramid” make your heart melt 2 | D I N I N G O U T | S E P T. 3 0 - O CT. 6 , 2 0 1 2

close to 30 to 40 pieces of Chocolate Lilikoi per day.”

A perfect reflection of the Islands, this sinful delight with a bit of Parisian influence is priced at $4.75 per piece or $30 for an 8-inch cake, and features a solid foundation composed of moist chocolate cake topped with a lilikoi mousse made with the freshest of fruit, richest of cream and egg whites. Lastly, Luangkhot adds an essence of flair to it with fresh fruits such as blackberry, strawberry and orange, and a hint of chocolate ganache.

“Interestingly enough, when I first started selling this dessert I had named it Chocolate Passion Fruit, then when I found out that lilikoi was the popular term in Hawaii, I changed the name and then Chocolate Lilikoi began selling like crazy,” Luangkhot recalls.

“It’s very refreshing and that’s what people really love about it.”

One bite and you will be in the best of moods for days. Chocolate Lilikoi has got me lovin’ life to the extreme!

JJ Bistro & French Pastry 3447 Waialae Ave. 739.0993

Above: JJ Bistro’s Chocolate Lilikoi ($4.75) brings a smile to the editor’s face.

Left: La Palme D’or’s Tropical Fromage ($4.20) File photo

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Sous chef Peter Alarcon, and senior assistant managers Duck Sheldon and Erlene Hutchinson

Dining Out | Cover Story | Kenny’s Restaurant

Kenny’s Famous Chinese Chicken Salad ($11.45)

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Prime Rib Au Jus ($25.99 regular cut, $30.99 Kenny’s cut)

Story by Alana Folen | Photos by Leah Friel

Snapper with Lemon Caper Butter Sauce

Chocolate Chip with Almonds Pancakes ($10.85)

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ome home again to Kenny’s Restaurant, where homecooked comfort food and a friendly staff of longtime employees warm the heart and soul. With the welcoming of fall also comes cravings for classics just like Mom used to make, and favorites that remind us of family gatherings around the table. Here at Kenny’s, you can have all of this and more, but without the hassle of standing at the stove for hours on end.

Located at Kamehameha Shopping Center in Kalihi, Kenny’s has been an iconic landmark since 1966 when founders John Fujieki, Kenny Kaneshiro and Herbert Souza opened the doors. Nowadays, Fujieki’s son, John Fujieki, serves as president and owner of the establishment.

He believes that while continuity is key, it’s also important to change with the times.

“We have a lot of employees who have been with us for decades, such as our senior assistant manager, Erlene Hutchinson, who has been with us for 32 years, but we also just recently hired a new sous chef, Peter Alarcon, about two weeks ago,” Fujieki says.

“With every new chef comes new ideas; our menu is everevolving,” Hutchinson adds.

Kenny’s offers a vast array of cuisine, specializing in local, Japanese and American fare, and Alarcon brings his own unique twist to the menu with the addition of Poke with Walnuts, and Snapper with Lemon Caper Butter Sauce (prices yet to be determined).

“Poke with Walnuts is something that you won’t find at very many places,” Alarcon says, describing this alluring dish as the freshest of poke marinated in soy sauce and seasoned with Hawaiian salt, red onions, green onions and chopped walnuts.

“The walnuts bring a texture to the dish, which complements the softness of the ahi.”

As for the mouthwatering snapper, Alarcon lightly coats the fish with flour and sautés it to perfection before taking it to the

next level with fresh butter, capers and a zest of lemon, not to mention the sides of rice and stirfried mixed vegetables that accompany the meal.

“I hope the customers are happy with these dishes. I really want to bring more local dishes to the menu,” he adds.

Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Kenny’s entire menu is available at any time of the day or night. So, if you’re aching for Kenny’s Specialty Full Stack Pancakes with chocolate chips and almonds ($10.85) for dinner — yes, Kenny’s can make it happen.

“Currently, with the purchase of any breakfast entree, you receive two free hotcakes until noon,” Hutchinson confirms.

Kamehameha Shopping Center 1620 N. School St., Honolulu 841.0931 Sunday-Thursday, 6 a.m.-10 p.m.

Friday-Saturday, 6 a.m.-11 p.m. kennyshawaii.com

A best-seller for years is Kenny’s Famous Chinese Chicken Salad ($11.45), spotlighting shoyu chicken, char siu, wonton chips, Chinese parsley and peanuts on a bed of crisp lettuce doused with the restaurant’s special sesame seed dressing (sugar-free dressing also available upon request).

“We had a customer from Hong Kong come in and say this is the best Chinese Chicken Salad he’s ever had in his life,” senior assistant manager Duck Sheldon recalls.

“We have a lot of loyal customers who know us on a firstname basis. Some visit regularly and we know their orders — Prime Rib Au Jus is a popular one.”

Priced at $25.99 for a regular cut and $30.99 for Kenny’s Cut, this former special is now available daily and features a slowroasted cut of succulent prime rib served with au jus and a side of horseradish, mashed potatoes and a vegetable medley of baby corn, broccoli, green beans, bell peppers, water chestnuts and carrots.

Kenny’s also serves up an array of fruit of the sea, including Menpachi ($20.99) steamed in Kenny’s house-made regular or sugar-free sauce, or grilled with lemon shoyu and suri daikon.

“James Drewery was our former sous chef and he brought a lot of Southern items to the menu, such as barbecue ribs and homemade cornbread, which we have kept on the menu as well,” Hutchinson explains. “Business has been steady and we couldn’t be happier, although with the holiday season coming up we’re expecting an increase in customers coming in for our holiday packages to-go.”

Kenny’s is already taking orders for its holiday packages: Freshly Roasted Turkey, Complete Turkey Package, Holiday Ham, Holiday Prime Rib and Special Turkey Plates.

“This year, we decided to offer cornbread stuffing or lup cheong stuffing for an additional price.

We hope it will be a great holiday season for us and it’s never too early to get started,” Sheldon says, adding that patrons may call 841.0931 for more information and to place orders.

“Some may not know that we also cater, and with football season here, that’s picking up a lot.”

With a variety of tray sizes to choose from, from half to extralarge, tailgaters and party-goers have been gravitating toward top catering entrees, including BBQ Beef Tri-Tip, Korean Chicken, Chow Mein Noodles and more.

“Kenny's is a friendly place to enjoy a meal with family or friends,” Fujieki says. “The secret to our success all of these years lies in our employees and our customers, they have been extremely loyal to us.”

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ometimes life just gives you lemonade. That’s the feeling one gets while dining at Chai’s Island Bistro. Chef Chai Chaowasaree’s take on Asian fusion has made him a culinary star whose growing empire includes two restaurants, a TV show and being the person responsible for bringing flavor back to flying as the executive chef for Hawaiian Airlines. He’s got a third restaurant in the making and is one of 10 chefs across the country chosen to take part in a culinary contest, but more on that later.

Chai’s main menu talent is expertly expressed in the appetizer section that features Asian, Pacific and European flavors that combined, or alone, provides a perfect introduction to the rest of

the menu. Confused about which of the 17 pupu items to pick? Let Chai do the choosing and go with the appetizer platter.

The Sampler Platter is $10 per person and can be ordered for up to four people. Diners wishing to focus on each individual item can do so as well.

Chai recommends starting off with ahi, so we will too. Fresh Ahi Katsu with Wasabi Curry comes in large, bite-sized servings on individual spoons.

Ordering it solo as an eight-piece dish costs $16. The sashimigrade ahi is wrapped in nori, coated in panko and deep-fried until the outside is crispy, but the interior remains cool and buttery.

The nori combines with the panko to make a protective shell that keeps the ahi at the proper

CHAI’S ISLAND BISTRO WHERE Aloha Tower Marketplace CALL 585.0011 HOURS Open daily, 4-10 p.m.

Chef Chai Chaowasaree Right and above right: Sampler Platter ($10 per person, feeds up to four people) Roasted Butternut Squash and Lobster Bisque ($10 for an individual bowl) Nathalie Walker photos

interior temperature while the slightly spicy curry provides just the right bite that is balanced with fresh mango.

Next comes Graulax Salmon Roulade with Crab Meat and Cream Cheese Mousse ($16 as a single order). Thinly sliced salmon is cured overnight in salt, fresh dill and lemon zest, and wrapped over crab and cream cheese, topped with tobiko and fresh dill, and served on a cucumber chip. The stuffed salmon is very light while the cucumber provides a cool freshness to the tasty bite-sized appetizer.

The third stop about the platter is Sun-Dried Tomato and Puna Goat Cheese Wonton with Fresh Tomato and Mango Salsa ($12 by itself). Goat cheese can be pungent and offputting to some, but Chai reduces the cheese’s natural flavor by adding mozzarella to the mix. The result is a mixture that is only mildly sharp in flavor and balanced with the sweet acidity from the mango. Chai entered these tasty

wontons into the Alouette Cheese Master Holiday Chef Challenge. Fans can vote for their favorite recipe online, starting Oct. 15, at masterholidaychef.com.

No. 4 on the hit parade is Kataifi and Macadamia Nut Crusted Black Tiger Prawns ($13 solo). The prawns are cut into bite-sized portions, coated in macadamia nuts, wrapped in the shredded filo dough, fried, drizzled with a pineapple vinaigrette and served on a pineapple wedge. Sweet, crunchy and moist, the delicate prawns are handled perfectly, absorbing the surrounding flavors without losing their own succulent identity.

Finally, Chai recommends Roasted Butternut Squash and Lobster Bisque ($10 for an individual bowl). The thick, rich and creamy bisque is gluten free and uses no flour or butter as a thickening agent, just squash, a lobster stock and more squash. What comes to the table is a thick, hot soup that has a wonderful texture and a light flavor.

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SUSHI KING 2700 S. King St. Honolulu 947.2836 Wednesday-Monday, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. (lunch); 5:30-2 a.m. (dinner); Tuesday, 5:30-10 p.m. (dinner)

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ou may be familiar with the taste and flavor of common mushrooms, such as shiitake, reishi or the typical white mushroom. These ‘shrooms are year round delicacies, which add nutritional and health benefits to many dishes.

Yet, each autumn, usually from September through November, the matsutake mushroom finds its place in many restaurants. The matsutake mushroom could be considered the black sheep of the mushroom fungi family. A prized commodity in Japan for centuries, matsutake mushrooms hide themselves far and away from the others, typically found under canopies of pine trees, bonding and forming to its roots.

Sushi King, open for 20 years in Honolulu, is usually the first in Hawaii to serve the matsutake seasonal mushrooms.

Starting last week and through fall, the restaurant will feature its Matsutake Dobin Mushi, a hot soup, which combines a variety of ingredients all served in a tea pot.

Priced at $9.50, Sushi King’s, Matustake Dobin Mushi starts with a clear broth. Added ingredients include shrimp, chicken, carrot, fish cake, ginkgo nuts and, of course, matutake mushrooms. The broth is typically poured into tea cups and then the ingredients are added to the broth using chopsticks.

Matsutake mushrooms can go far beyond its role in soup. Sushi King is getting creative, adapting the seasonal mushroom to traditional Japanese cooking as well.

Sushi King now offers Matsutake Tempura ($12.50).

Given the nature of matsutake mushroom harvesting and being imported from Japan, this unique mushroom will not be around for long, so explore the tastes of mushroom season.

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or the past 10 years, Wailana Coffee House in Waikiki has been offering a special Oktoberfest menu in celebration of the popular German tradition.

Available Oct. 5 and 6, the Oktoberfest menu features Smoked Ham Shank ($15.75), German Bratwurst ($12.95), Smoked Pork Chops ($14.25) and a Bavarian Breakfast Special ($9.95).

Smoked Ham Shank is specially cut for Wailana and is braised all day resulting in a soft, stewlike meat that falls right off the bone. It also has a Dijon mustard

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sauce, and is served with German potato salad, sauerkraut Bavarian red cabbage, chocolate mint cake and salad bar.

German Bratwurst (sausage) is specially ordered for the occasion and has a nice, spicy taste to it. Smoked Pork Chops is a signature breakfast menu item at the iconic coffee house and sometimes is offered as a dinner special. It’s smoked all the way through and is rich in flavor, and for Oktoberfest, is served with apple sauce.

The Bavarian Breakfast Special consists of homemade potato pancakes, bratwurst, two

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1 Smoked Pork Chops ($14.25) 2 Smoked Ham Shank ($15.75) 3 Bavarian Breakfast Special ($9.95) Nathalie Walker photos

large eggs (cooked any style), apple sauce and sour cream.

“Our Oktoberfest menu is really popular,” says general manager Kenton Tom. “ It’s fun to do, and it’s a nice change of pace for the restaurant.”

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Breakfast is served from 6 a.m. to midnight, and the three Oktoberfest lunch/dinner entrees are offered from 10 a.m. to midnight.

Located at the corner of Ala Moana Boulevard and Ena Road (across from Hilton Hawaiian Village), Wailana Coffee House was founded in 1969 by Francis Tom. Since then, the eatery has become a legendary landmark in Waikiki, and a favorite for locals and visitors from around the world. There’s validated parking, convenient hours (open 24 hours a day except from 10 p.m.

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Nice Day Chinese Seafood

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here is definitely something for everyone at Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant conveniently located in the Liliha community. Dining Out was fortunate enough to catch up with friends Vanda Gill, Kuulei Alma-Francis and

reason we came is because of its great location and great, free parking.”

Kuulei Alama-Francis: “I like more of the vegetarian dishes. I really like the spinach dim sum.”

Lois Sueda: “I like the mochi rice. It’s so flavorVanda Gill: “I like all the ful. It’s really great seafood dim sum, but Lois because it’s satisfying and is allergic to seafood. The filling.”

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Lois Sueda for a dim sum lunch one afternoon.

The trio all enjoyed different types of dim sum, and Nice Day is the best place to go. “It satisfies each of our palates,” AlmaFrancis says.

WHERE 1425 Liliha St., Honolulu CALL 524.1628

(from left) Lois Sueda, Kuulei Alama-Francis and Vanda Gill Nicole Kato photo

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uch like a pristine forest, Andrew Huang set out to represent Mother Nature by “getting back to the basics” by way of the delectable shave ice offerings and other sweet treats available at Ice Forest.

Located at the corner of Alakea and Merchant streets, across from First Hawaiian Center in the heart of downtown Honolulu, Ice Forest serves up Taiwanese-style shave ice treats, as well as coldpressed ice coffee, granitas, fruit smoothies and Italian sodas. Huang takes pride in the fact that his menu selections are free of chemicals, preservatives and shortcuts.

Huang, the owner of the establishment which opened earlier this year, explains that his shave ice stands out thanks to the availability of fresh azuki beans, taro, custard and mochi balls, which are in many of Ice Forest’s signature shave ice choices.

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“We make everything from scratch daily without any preservatives or artificial ingredients,” Huang says. “The different choices are sweet, but not overpowering.

Customers can choose to add more ice or syrup depending on their varying tastes.”

For those who enjoy azuki beans, Huang recommends Azuki, Mochi Balls, Ice Cream ($5.75), and pairs the assortment of flavors with watermelon syrup (diners may choose from other flavors as well) and condensed milk (75 cents extra). “Taro lovers” will appreciate the Taro, Mochi Balls, Condensed Milk ($5.75), and when coupled with lychee syrup, diners are treated to a unique

assortment of intriguing textures and flavors.

Double-Custard, Mochi Balls ($6) provides customers with an opportunity to enjoy the homemade custard, which is available in both original and coffee flavors, while also having the option of adding condensed milk (75 cents extra) and a flavor selection.

For those aspiring to try something new, Ice Forest offers “Snow Ice,” a light and fluffy form of shave ice that is whipped with the desired flavor already mixed with water, so all the tastes are incorporated as the treat becomes ice.

The Custard and Mochi Balls, Condensed Milk ($6.50) is one of the popular Snow Ice selections available.

Ice Forest also offers com-

bination shave ice treats, which provide diners with a host of different flavors and toppings that all come together to create a unique swath of tastes. Supreme 2 ($7) includes Azuki, Taro, Mochi Balls combined with either Strawberry Jam, Pops, Fruit Jelly, Nata De Coco, and Grass Jelly or Mango Jam, Pops, Fruit Jelly, Nata De Coco and Grass Jelly.

For those looking to rediscover childhood memories of “Rainbow Shave Ice,” Ice Forest allows customers to do just that by choosing three flavors in either a bowl ($2.50) or cone ($3.50). Some of the additional available flavors include lilikoi, mai tai, melona, pina colada, root beer, vanilla, coconut, guava, mango and pineapple.

Street parking is available on Merchant Street as well as the lot fronting the U.S. Post Office a block away.

And, the eatery is open daily to help customers satisfy their penchant for Ice Forest magic.

Taro, Mochi Balls, Condensed Milk with lychee flavor ($5.75)

Custard, Mochi Balls, Condensed Milk Snow Ice ($6.50)

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he spotlight shines on Mary Gutzi, a renowned singer and actress who’s made her mark in musical theater and has shared her talents with audiences across the globe for the past four decades. With an appetite for the performing arts, she also has a real taste for premier cuisine, which led us to Pipi’s Burgers in McCully Shopping Center for this week’s Dining with the Stars.

“Guess what? I’m not a red meat eater, so it’s pretty ironic that I’m at a burger joint,” Gutzi says with a laugh.

Pipi’s Burgers is a recent addition to the McCully Shopping Center ohana, and opened its doors this past July serving up melt-in-your-mouth gourmet burgers and sandwiches that are well worth your buck. While Pipi’s Burger reigns supreme,

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the restaurant’s friendly and accommodating staff was more than happy to forgo the Angus beef, and instead whipped up a Furikake Ahi Burger and Garden Burger complete with sweet potato fries and french fries for Gutzi to indulge in.

Pipi’s Garden Burger features organic mixed greens, a veggie patty and a spread of onions, carrots, tomatoes and mustard on a brioche bun, while Furikake Ahi Burger presents a fresh slab of ahi coated with panko and furikake, teri glaze and wasabi aioli along with lettuce, tomato and onion, also served on a brioche bun.

“Everything is so fresh and tasty,” says Gutzi, who was born and raised in Detroit, but spent most of her life in The Big Apple and is a self-proclaimed New Yorker at heart. “The

Furikake Ahi Burger is so good and you can really taste the freshness of the fish. The seasonings and the veggies are a great complement. The Garden Burger also is very flavorful — it’s fabulous!

“I’ll definitely be back for more. Pipi’s puts a lot of time into everything here. Here’s a place that you can come to with people who eat red meat and not feel left out,” she adds.

Gutzi’s many accomplishments deserve a standing ovation as she starred in the award-winning musical Les Miserables on Broadway from 1990 to 1992, was part of the national tour of CATS in the mid-’90s (which brought her to the Islands) and sang her heart out in Ragtime.

Now, this Broadway veteran can be seen in living rooms across the nation as she’s landed a role

in ABC’s new military drama series Last Resort, which airs Thursdays at 7 p.m.

“I’ve done theater all my life since I was a child, and I’m always looking for new avenues to express my creativity, so being involved in television has been very exciting,” states Gutzi, who plays Dodds, a mysterious interrogator. “We see Dodds lurking in the background in a few scenes and then we see her interrogating the wife of the submarine commander.

“I’m very proud to be a part of a wonderful company, and we’re hoping that everyone tunes in.

Last Resort is one of the real promising shows for the fall season. The cast and crew have been wonderful, and the shooting locations on the island have been gorgeous.”

Gutzi, who was once a backup singer for Cher, also will now lend her voice to March of Dimes 2012 Governors’ Ball honoring Dennis Francis, president and publisher of the Honolulu StarAdvertiser. The event will be held Nov. 3 at Sheraton Waikiki, and promises to impress with fabulous food, local flair and top-notch entertainment.

“I’m honored to be a part of this event and I want to encourage everyone to attend,” Gutzi says, noting tickets are still available by calling 973.2155.

Despite her many appearances on stage and on screen, Gutzi also makes time to privately coach current and aspiring local talent.

“I try to take every opportunity and really present myself fully.

You never know what you’re going to learn and who you’re going to meet,” Gutzi says.

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Asahi Grill on Ward Avenue | File photo

hen you mention Asahi Grill to the many local folks familiar with the popular restaurant, you can almost guarantee that the first thing to pop out of their mouth will be “oxtail soup.” Long renowned for the local staple, Asahi Grill serves up bowl after bowl of its signature dish to its to pho r loyal customers — lke Wa ie hal Nat | Korean Salad ($8.50) and tourists, too.

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ans will have nothing to do with dining on the tail or any other part of an ox, why not eat like one? (Yes, oxen are vegetarian and feed on grasses and other herbaceous material.)

Asahi Grill serves up an eclectic mix of ethnic and island faves for breakfast, lunch and dinner, which includes local-style JapaneseChinese- and Korean-influenced dishes. And speaking of Korean, the friendly Kakaako neighborhood eatery offers Korean Salad ($8.50), a cool, light dish that will spice up anyone’s life, and if you don’t eat meat or fish, it’s just right for a light meal with its generous portion of crisp romaine

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lettuce topped with sliced tomatoes, mushrooms, cucumbers, onions, scallions and Asahi Grill’s homemade kim chee sauce.

Simple, yes, but so full of spicy kim chee flavor, your taste buds will say kamsahamnida! And so will the ox.

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Sekiya’s serving saimin and okazu favorites

By Jaimie Kim

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fter being in business for more than 50 years, Sekiya’s Restaurant and Delicatessen continues to find its success in serving customers what they want: familiar favorites that the entire family can enjoy.

“We’re one of the few family-owned okazuyas.

Our customers like the tradition of that,” says owner Joy Morihara.

Founded by Morihara’s grandparents in 1934, Sekiya’s continues to make its dishes from scratch.

Saimin — the restaurant’s staple — is served in three different sizes ($4.95 for a small bowl, $6.95 for a large bowl and $8.95 for an extra-large bowl).

SEKIYA’S RESTAURANT & DELICATESSEN WHERE 2746 Kaimuki Ave., Honolulu CALL 732.1656 HOURS 8 a.m.-10 p.m.

Sunday-Thursday, 8 a.m.11 p.m. Friday-Saturday.

Okazuya open 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., full-course meal service begins at 9 a.m.

Topped with sweet-andsalty char siu, its flavors blend with a traditional dashi broth that is served over noodles.

“Saimin is always popular.

It’s great with the older people and kids, and everyone in between,” Morihara states.

Hash Tempura ($5.70 for six pieces, 95 cents per additional piece), deepfried corned beef hash balls are tempura battered and fried until golden brown. A favorite among customers, it is one of the eatery’s most popular okazu dishes.

If you’re still craving more or looking to try something different, Sekiya’s Oxtail Soup ($13.95) consists of whole oxtails, which are boiled until tender, giving flavor to the broth. The soup is garnished with mustard cabbage and served with ginger and Chinese parsley, which give it an extra tang.

The dish also is served with rice, tsukemono and hot tea.

Above all else, Sekiya’s continues to provide its customers with the homestyle, local cooking they know and love.

Server Shasta Chung and cashier Irish Devera Oxtail Soup ($13.95) Nathalie Walker photos

Anytime Cafe

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 Anytime Cafe owners Cindy and Ken Wong, who gave us a little taste of Anytime Cafe and shared just what fuels their culinary drive.

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Who or what inspires you as a chef/manager/owner?

Our family inspires us. Most of our family members work in the restaurant business in Hong Kong. We had a chance to open our first restaurant in Hawaii in 1998.

serve? If we could serve a celebrity, it would be President Obama and the first lady. It would be an honor to have our President, who’s from Hawaii, try our most popular Wonton Noodle. Our noodles and wonton wrappers are imported from Canada, and we make our speIf you could serve food to a cial broth daily without any celebrity, who would it be and MSG. The shrimp wonton is why? What dish would you delicious. We cut big pieces of 1 4 | D I N I N G O U T | S E P T. 3 0 - O CT. 6 , 2 0 1 2

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Name Cindy and Ken Wong Title Owners of Anytime Cafe Training/education 14 years of restaurant experience in Hawaii

shrimp and add some ground pork and wrap it with the wonton skin. Many customers say our Shrimp Wonton Noodle is the best on the island.

we’d eat this dish with family.

We use the fresh boneless pork chop with our homemade tomato sauce and top it with mozzarella cheese. It’s so delicious!

What is your favorite dish on the menu? Why? Our favorite dish is our Baked Pork Chop with Fried Rice. Every time we eat Baked Pork Chop with Fried Rice we remember our childhood as

Is there a dish that you create that’s not on your menu, but available upon request? Our Trio Shrimp with White Truffle Cream Sauce Spaghettini. We special order the white truffle

paste, that’s imported from Italy, since it’s hard to find in Hawaii. You can smell it in the whole restaurant when someone orders it, and it’s considered the most expensive mushroom in the world. We only have limited white truffle paste in stock, so it’s first-come-first-served.

Therefore, we don’t push people to this dish since it is not easy to order the paste.

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n any given day 1 at Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant, the Lam family, who own and operate the establishment, can be found making customers feel at home in their traditional Chinese eatery.

Three generations of the hard-working bunch are often under one roof as founder Howard Lam greets customers, his son Gary manages the floor and Gary’s three-year-old daughter Bianca pays frequent visits, spreading her joyful spirit about the 11-year-old dining spot.

Golden Palace’s expansive menu of dim sum classics as well as a la carte items also fill the spacious interior with happiness, and there’s one dish in particular that gives an extra dose of comfort. Stir-Fried Chinese Broccoli with Lap Cheong ($7.95) features a bright heap of carrots,

GOLDEN PALACE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT WHERE 111 N. King St., Honolulu CALL 521.8268 HOURS Open daily, 7 a.m.-10 p.m.

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1 Virginia, Gary, Bianca, Howard and Sherman Lam 2 Beef with Malaysian Sauce ($8.95) 3 Chinese Broccoli with Lap Cheong ($7.95) Nathalie Walker photos

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green onion, straw mushrooms, Chinese broccoli, lap cheong and minced garlic.

“It’s more of a family-style dish,” explains Gary. “You wouldn’t find it in most big restaurants, but I do know a lot of people who grew up with it, where their moms made it at home, and they are looking for it when they go out to eat.”

In addition to childhood favorites, regulars also enjoy Beef with Malaysian Sauce ($8.95), which is served on a sizzling platter that lets off the enticing aroma of tangy black bean sauce when it is brought out of the kitchen. Shredded onion, green onion, bell pepper and beef tenderloin soak in all that flavor to complete the dish.

And Gary suggests trying Cashew Chicken Taro Basket ($7.95), literally filled with straw mushroom, carrot, green onion, broccoli, cashews and chicken that have been prepared in a savory brown sauce. “The chef shreds the taro, then deep fries it to cook and set the shape of the basket,” he says when describing this entree’s edible outerwear.

So the next time you are weaving your way through Chinatown’s vibrant streets, stop in to Golden Palace and feel part of the royal family.

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et’s get one thing out of the way first: If you’re going to name your restaurant after one dish, that dish better be among the best — and Loco Moco Drive Inn’s Loco Moco ($7.95) really is.

Owner and chef Sheng Zhu says that it is one of the restaurant’s most popular dishes.

“The beef patties and the gravy are homemade,” Zhu says, explaining what makes their Loco Moco stand out. “And we use fresh eggs and fresh rice.”

In addition to its namesake, the restaurant serves up other tasty local favorites at a reasonable price.

Another must-try item is Mushroom Chicken ($8.25), which features fried chicken bathed in a creamy mushroom sauce. Steak With Garlic Shrimp ($10.25), which features New York steak, also is a popular item.

Just a couple weeks ago, Loco Moco

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oco Moco Drive Inn is a family-owned venture: While chef and owner Sheng Zhu works in the kitchen, his wife works at the front counter, and his brother helps out with the business aspect.

“We all immigrated from China,” Zhu explains. Zhu moved to Oahu more than 10 years ago and got started in the restaurant industry right away. “Right when I moved here, all I was doing was restaurant work.”

He worked his way up quickly in his early days in the restaurant business — going from prep work to one of the main chefs in a matter of months. Prior to opening Loco Moco, Zhu and his brother owned a restaurant in Waikiki where Zhu further sharpened his culinary skills. He opened Loco Moco Drive Inn about a year and a half ago.

While the service at Loco Moco Drive Inn is quick and convenient, owner and chef Sheng Zhu’s description of the restaurant as “fast” should not be mistaken for fast food. Rather, the restaurant uses quality ingredients, and the menu also includes healthy alternatives.

“Sometimes a lot of people think that local food is fatty or junk food,” Zhu says. “But in here, we also carry healthy items.

“We prepare all of the food daily, so it’s fresh,” Zhu says. “And most of the items are homemade.”

Loco Moco Drive Inn Moanalua Shopping Center 930 Valkenburgh St. 423.8228 Open daily, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

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Eclectic Japanese cuisine is always in bloom

By Alana Folen

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aving been open for less than a year, Sakura Terrace Japanese Cafe is flourishing with contemporary Japanese dining concepts that go beyond the norm. What began as a restaurant that specialized in donburi dishes soon sprouted new ideas, and has since then added grilled meats, sushi and an assortment of seafood to its menu.

The ever-popular Sakura Bento enthralls diners who want a bit of everything. Priced at

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started offering breakfast, served daily from 8 to 11 a.m. Breakfast items include great deals such as Pancake ($3 for three pancakes) and French Toast ($4.50 for six pieces).

And for a true breakfast of champions, try the Super Special Breakfast ($6.25), which includes two pieces of bacon, two slices of Spam, two sausage links, two Portuguese sausages, two eggs and two scoops of rice.

Loco Moco is constantly creating new deals for its customers, including the recently added House Specials. A couple of the new specials put an emphasis on healthy eating, such as Health Plate with Garlic Ahi ($7.95). This dish features a variety of vegetables along with the tasty, seasoned ahi and is served with brown rice. And for seafood lovers, a similar new offering is Health Plate with Mahi Mahi ($7.95).

“We always change and update (dishes) based on what is requested by customers,” Zhu explains.

“Sometimes we ask customers what they are looking for.” Loco Moco found in their chats with customers that a lot of diners are looking for healthier options.

“They are health conscious,” he says.

WHERE 1240 S. King St., Honolulu CALL 591.1181 HOURS Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (cafe/lunch), 5-10 p.m. (dinner); Sundays, 4:30-9:30 p.m. (dinner) WEBSITE sakuraterrace.com

Matsuri Chirashi ($13.75, for two people) Leah Friel photos

1 Steak with Garlic Shrimp ($10.25) 2 Super Special Breakfast ($6.25) 3 Loco Moco ($7.95) Nathalie Walker photos

Sakura Bento ($15.75, lunch)

$15.75 for lunch and $18 for dinner, this bento of all bentos offers up a spectacular meal consisting of rice, miso soup, salad and your choice of two dishes including sashimi (ahi, hamachi, salmon), shrimp and seasonal vegetable tempura, saikoro steak (cubed steak on thinly sliced potatoes), teriyaki chicken and grilled salmon. You want it all? Now you have it.

Whether you’re dining with family, friends or business partners, Sakura Terrace has items specifically made for sharing among guests. Take Matsuri Chirashi, for example.

Presented in an oke bowl with rice, shrimp, ikura, unagi, egg

and more, this entree feeds two people during lunch ($13.75) and four to five individuals during dinner ($30).

“Sharing food brings people closer together,” says Sakura Terrace marketing director Marilyn Cariaga. “In addition to Matsuri Chirashi, people also can order other dishes to share along with it, such as Saikoro Steak ($10.75), Garlic Shrimp with Burnt Rice ($19.75) or Vegetable Nimono ($6.25).”

Everything’s coming up roses — or rather sakura — at this South King Street establishment, as there’s always something new to entertain your taste buds.

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Clockwise from left JJ Bistro’s Chocolate Lilikoi ($4.75); Stage’s truly chic interior (file photo); Patisserie La Palme D’or’s Passion Delight ($4.95); La Palme D’or head pastry chef Akiko Kimura; Stage’s Lilikoi Creamsicle ($10) (Photo courtesy of PacWest Studios)

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Patisserie La Palme D’or

Enter into a land of simple elegance at Patisserie La Palme D’or in Ala Moana Center. White marble floors, pristine glass countertops and beautifully sweet arrangements greet you as you enter through the doors. Friendly staff are eager to share their recommendations, and from time to time you’ll see head pastry chef Akiko Kimura making sure all the pastries, cakes, drinks and more are exactly as they should be.

On my most recent visit to the patisserie, owner Hiromi Tanaka quickly identified two lilikoi indulgences that will make you say, “Wow!” First is Tropical Fromage ($4.20 each) — a La Palme D’or classic — a masterpiece of layered cheesecake and coconut sponge cake topped with the most tempting lilikoi and mango mousse. A tropical par-

adise on earth, wouldn’t you agree? Next is a fairly new item, which chef Akiko created earlier this year. Affectionately named Passion Delight ($4.95 each), this one is almost too striking to devour. With such precision, chef Akiko hand-crafts layer upon layer of vanilla sponge cake intertwined with bits of fresh raspberry topped with strawberry and lilikoi cream, and finally savory banana and white chocolate mousse. Passion Delight then seduces your palate even more as a raspberry macaroon and a strawberry morsel sit atop this slice of heaven, encompassing a marriage of French flavor and Japanese craftsmanship.

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Patisserie La Palme D'or Ala Moana Center 1450 Ala Moana Blvd.

941.6161

Stage Restaurant Bravo to Stage Restaurant, a modernly chic dining establishment located on the second floor of Honolulu Design Center.

First impressions are always crucial, so Stage awes its guests with its state-of-theart interior complete with statement lighting, stylish hues, eclectic furnishings and remarkable artwork.

And while Stage’s Asian-Americaninspired cuisine receives rave reviews, the desserts are immaculate as well. Pastry chef, Cainan Sabey, brings lilikoi to life with his Lilikoi Creamsicle creation ($10). Available Monday through Friday, during dinner only (5:30 to 9 p.m.), this morsel of love is meant to give a light and refreshing end to your meal.

“The inspiration for this dish was orangevanilla ice cream popsicles,” Sabey says.

“The tartness and acidity of the lilikoi sorbet together with the rich, creamy vanilla ice cream brings a perfect balance of flavor.

“For a unique crunchy texture, I ground up freshly baked vanilla shortbread cookies with a premium organic extra virgin olive oil that has been infused with Kalamata olives. This process is called deconstructing and then reconstructing the cuts, to get the same flavor of shortbread cookies, but creating a whole new texture,” he adds, noting that the lilikoi is processed and shipped from Hilo and the vanilla beans are Tahitian.

What’s more is the sauce! Sure, Lilikoi Creamsicle is simply amazing as is, but add to that a sauce made from fresh strawberries and a pomegranate-flavored balsamic vinegarette, along with fresh fruits and berries ... and oh, my days, it’s Christmas in September!

Stage Restaurant Honolulu Design Center 1250 Kapiolani Blvd.

237.5429

tableside Left: Server Tiki Minnick with Soft Shell Crab with Panang Curry Below: Soft Shell Crab with Panang Curry ($16.95) Lawrence Tabudlo photos

tableside @ Keo’s Thai Cuisine T

empt your taste buds with exotic Thai specialties at the one and only Keo’s Thai Cuisine. Owned and operated by Keo Sananikone, the establishment is open nightly for dinner and capitalizes on freshness.

Restaurant favorites include Soft Shell Crab with Panag Curry, Evil Jungle Prince, Sa-Teh Chicken and more. Keo’s Thai Cuisine is located at 2028 Kuhio Ave. in Waikiki. For more information and hours of operation, call 951.9355.

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689-0999

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-SPECIALBasil Pork Chop $12.95

OPEN DAILY: 10:30 A.M. TO 10:00 P.M. DIM SUM: 10:30 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. JADEDYNASTYHAWAII.COM

WHERE TO DINE BUFFET

88 Piikoi St. 593-1200

Camellia Buffet 930 McCully St. 951-0511/0611

Five Star International Buffet

Canton Seafood Restaurant

999 Bishop Street First Hawaiian Bank Building Lobby 306-9284

98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

CATERERS

CAFE

94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd.

677-7744

Market City Shopping Center 2919 Kapiolani Blvd 735-3888

Other Platters Available

Golden Duck

Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine

449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

SNACK

$

Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant Ala Moana Center 1450 Ala Moana Blvd.

4th Floor - Ho’okipa Terrace 947-8818

20

RESTAURANT

(5) Rice Cake (5) Baked Manapua (5) Crispy Won Ton (5) Crispy Gau Gee

111 N. King St. Near Maunakea • Daily 7am-10pm Free Parking in Rear During DINNER HOURS ONLY •

590 Farrington Hwy. 692-9880

111 N. King St. 521-8268

CURB SIDE Platter PICK-UP (5) Shumai • (5) Har Gau w/ pre-paid orders

Hee Hing Restaurant

Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant

A Catered Experience

Anytime Cafe

(7) Crispy Gau Gee (7) Spring Rolls (7) Baked Manapua (7) Shumai (2) Gon Lo Mein

923 Keeaumoku St. 955-3388

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

Makino Chaya

30 FREE

3553 Waialae Ave. 738-8666

Cafe Central

Royal Hawaiian Center, Bldg C, Level 3.

380-9300

PARTY $ Platter A

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant

CHINESE

Kissaten

SUNTORY Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor

521-8268

restaurantsuntory.com

922-5511

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Locations: OAHU:

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

OTHER ISLANDS:

KONA KUKUI GROVE LAHAINA MAUI MALL

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Bistro & French Pastry

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

739-0993 • 626-5368

• Wine Spectator Award-Winning Wine List • Live Entertainment • Valet Parking

(808) 327-6776 (808) 632-2450 (808) 661-0333 (808) 873-7776

3447 Waialae Ave. • jjfrenchpastry.com

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SERVING LUNCH & DINNER • TAKE-OUT AVAILABLE

Reservations Recommended

2440 Kuhio Ave.

922 5555 www.hyshawaii.com

Starting at $9.95 Mon-Fri LUNCH: Sat-Sun

$9.95 $11.95 Mon-Thurs $15.95 DINNER: Fri-Sun $17.95

KAPOLEI MARKETPLACE 590 Farrington Hwy

ma

Proper Attire Required

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT SEAFOOD BUFFET

Proud recipient of:

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Okinawan • Japanese Steak • Seafood Local Favorites Buy One Entrée Get the Second

50% OFF*

*Some exclusions may apply. Exp. 9/30/12

Under New Management D I N I N G O U T | S E P T. 3 0 - O CT. 6 , 2 0 1 2 | 2 1

WHERE TO DINE Little Village Noodle House 1113 Smith St. 545-3008

515 Ward Ave. 593-2800

JJ Bistro & French Pastry

Asian Mix

Royal Garden Chinese Restaurant

3447 Waialae Ave.

739-0993

1234 South Beretania St. 521-1688

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

5724 Kalanianaole Hwy. 377-5566

2850 Paa St. 833-3728

Asahi Grill Ward

Liliha Square, 524-1628

Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant

Henry Loui’s

FAMILY DINING

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant

Big City Diner

Mandalay (The)

Seafood Village

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

1055 Alakea St. 525-8585

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

Dean’s Drive Inn

Kaka‘ako Kitchen Ward Centre 1200 Ala Moana Blvd.

596-7488

Kenny’s Restaurant 1620 N. School St. 841-0931

45-773 Kam Hwy., Kaneohe 247-1300

Partner with zpizza and make a difference...

CELEBRATE THE MOON FESTIVAL • MOON FESTIVAL MENU •

Friday & Saturday October 5 & 6, 2012 11 A.M. - Midnight

Smoked $ 75 Ham Shank 15 Bratwurst $1295 Smoked Pork Chops $1425

Served with: Sauerkraut, German potato salad & Bavarian red cabbage.

Includes Salad Bar & Chocolate Mint Cake Breakfast Special: Crispy potato pancakes, Bratwurst & 2 Large eggs, any style. . . . . . . . .

9

$ 95

Peking Duck • Seafood Tofu Soup • Crackling Chicken • Pepper Salt Kauai Shrimp • Shrimp with Vegetables • Stuffed Foo Jook Rolls with Choy Sum • Mongolian Pork Chop with Sweet Onions • Braised E Mein • Our Fresh Baked Mooncakes

$199 Table of 10 (reg. $229) FRESH BAKED MOONCAKES available now through Sept. 30

LET US COOK FOR YOU

A MENU FOR 4 Chinese Chicken Salad • Mu Shu Pork • Roast Duck • Shrimp Canton Garlic String Beans • Minute Chicken Cake Noodle • Rice

$49 for four* (reg. $62) HONG KONG DIM SUM LUNCH 5 Dim Sum Selections Chinese Chicken Salad Beef Choy Sum Chow Fun Shrimp Fried Rice

$44 for four* (reg. $54)

* Offer expires 9/30/12. Coupon Required

Pianist Terry Tom performs on Thursdays

955-1764

Open 24 Hours 1860 Ala Moana Blvd. Validated Parking

735-5544

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

Donate $1 for a Pumpkin Pin-Up and receive a $1 OFF coupon to be used on a future visit thru 11/30/12. All proceeds will go to St. Jude Research Hospital working to cure childhood cancer.

Come & Visit Once We Return For ALL Your Favorite Sweets!

Closed 9/30 – 10/11

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

OPEN: MON - FRI 6AM - 1PM SAT 6AM - 12PM

$1 OFF Any Bread purchases over $4

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

Voted Best Thai in Hawaii 15% OFF Take Out Coupon required. Not combinable with other offers. Expires 10/5/12

Must present coupon • exp. 10/4/12

DAILY BREAD SPECIALS MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

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”

THAI CUISINE SERVING HAWAII SINCE 1977...

Dinner 5:00pm - Closing

2028 Kuhio Avenue

988-4310

Walking distance from all Waikiki Hotels

2752 Woodlawn Dr. • Manoa Marketplace

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

tel. 951-9355 www.keosthaicuisine.com

October Specials NEW!

KOREAN CUISINE

OKTOBERFEST $ & $2 1995

Every Monday & Wednesday in October.

1 lb. Choice Beef Shabu Shabu

Draft or Domestic Beers

• LUNCH $17.95 10:30AM - 2:30PM • DINNER $25.95 2:30PM-10PM KAL BI, SIRLOIN, CHICKEN, SPICY PORK, FRESH SHRIMP *DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALL BEVERAGES WITH THIS AD. EXP. 10/31/12.

Valid during dinner only. Not combinable with other offers. Exp. 10/31/12

TWO GREAT LOCATIONS! AIEA • 484-2222 HONOLULU • 589-2299 98-150 Kaonohi St. 510 Piikoi St. 2 2 | D I N I N G O U T | S E P T. 3 0 - O CT. 6 , 2 0 1 2

930 McCully St. • 951-0511/951-0611

• PRIVATE PARTY ROOM • CONVENIENT PARKING

Available October 1st!

WHERE TO DINE Kenny’s Hawaiian BBQ

Pagoda

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Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 2 floor 922-3333

1525 Rycroft St. 948-8356

Kit N Kitchen 1010 University Avenue 942-7622

Shiro’s Saimin Haven

Wailana Coffee House

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

1860 Ala Moana Blvd.

955-1764

Willows (The) 901 Hausten St. 952-9200

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

Zippy’s Call the one nearest you

Shore Bird Restaurant Outrigger Reef on the Beach 922-2887

Loco Moco Moanalua Shopping Center 930 Valkenburgh St., #205 423-8228

FILIPINO

Restaurant Epic

Opulicious 946 Coolidge Street 943-8885

1131 Nuuanu Ave. 587-7877

Tony Roma’s

Max’s Of Manila

Sam Choy’s BLC

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

WAIPAHU 94-300 Farrington Hwy HONOLULU 801 Dillingham Blvd.

951-6297

580 N. Nimitz Hwy. 545-7979

$

Rib Au Jus 2.00 OFF Prime or Hawaiian Plate

The Original

1.00 OFF Laulau or Kalua Pig Plate

$

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PRESENTS

WAIKIKI’S HOTTEST

KAILUA 263-8880 KAIMUKI 738-8855 PEARLRIDGE EAST 487-8188 WAIPIO 678-8868 WARD CENTER 591-8891

LATE NIGHT HAPPY HOUR

50% OFF!

LA DOLCE VITA

All Bottles and Glasses of Wine

www.bigcitydinerhawaii.com

Limited Time Only

Available Monday thru Thursday

7 am - 10 pm

Find us on Facebook & Twitter

Offer good thru 10/31/12.

Not valid with other offers or discounts.

“The Neighborhood’s Favorite Local Style Saimin Served in a Hot Homemade Soup” Sun-Thu 8am-10pm • Fri-Sat til 11pm Okazuya open daily from 8am

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

2746 Kaimuki Ave

732-1656 www.SekiyasRestaurant.com

2012

$

Sausage Sampler $12.95 Bratwurst, Jadgwurst and Knackwurst Sausage with Sauerkraut House Cured Salmon Gravlax $13.95 Hearty Beef & Barley Soup $5.95 ~Entrees~ Grilled Ahi Nicoise Salad $17.95 (lunch only) Sausage Sandwich $12.95 (lunch only) Sam's German Plate Lunch $19.95 • Dinner $22.95 Roast Pork Plate Lunch $15.95 • Dinner $19.95 Sam's Style Weiner Schnitzel Lunch $19.95 • Dinner $24.95 ~Dessert~ House Baked Apple Strudel $6.00 Ala mode add $1.50

Kam Shopping Center Open 6am Daily

Make Someone’s Day Special

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

Ala Moana Center • Mall Level

HANDCRAFTED COCKTAILS $7 VINO $5 WELL DRINKS $6 ITALIAN BEER BUCKET $14

www.lapalmedor-usa.com 941-6161

ROYAL HAWAIIAN CENTER • VALIDATED PARKING WWW.ILLUPINO.COM • 808.922.3400

Order one to two weeks in advance.

(Mountain side, next to Shirokiya)

29.95

Oktoberfest 2012 Oct. 1st thru 14th

841-0931

Try Our Famous Saimin!

ACROSS KAIMUKI H.S.

By Popular Demand Hawaiian Crab Bake Dinner Buffet Will Continue Oct. 1st thru 14th

580 Nimitz Hwy. 545-7979 Like us on Facebook for Special Deals & Offers www.samchoyhawaii.com

Plan Your Next Special Event at Brasserie

Special Summer $40 5-Course Dinner$ Per Person

Du Vin

Buy one dinner entrée, receive 2nd entrée

available Sun, Mon, & Tues Only

50% OFF

Elegant, Informal Dining

valid Sun, Mon & Tue with ad Expires 10/9/12

SAT

FRI

THUR

SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE WED

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

for 15 add’l wine parings

545-1115 1115 Bethel Street www.brasserieduvin.com

Robert Cazimero

Jerry Santos & Hula

Brothers Cazimero

Danny Couch

FREE VALET PARKING • www.chefchai.com • Call 585-0011 D I N I N G O U T | S E P T. 3 0 - O CT. 6 , 2 0 1 2 | 2 3

WHERE TO DINE FINE DINING

Stage Restaurant

Hoku’s

Fifty Three By The Sea 53 Ahui Street 536-5353

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

Chai’s Island Bistro

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

FRENCH Brasserie Du Vin 1115 Bethel St. 545-1115

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

Aloha Tower Marketplace 585-0011

Royal Hawaiian Center 922-3400

Waikiki Business Plaza 2270 Kalakaua Ave. 923-3877

2440 Kuhio Ave. 922-5555 Hilton Hawaiian Village (Rainbow Tower) 2005 Kalia Road 949-4321

Il Lupino

Top of Waikiki

Hy’s Steak House

Bali Steak & Seafood

ITALIAN

1250 Kapiolani Blvd.

237-5429

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

Fresco Italian Restaurant 2005 Kalia Road Hilton Hawaiian Village Rainbow Bazaar 2F 941-8868

Fine Dining Burgundy

Restaurant Row 599-3860 Waikiki Beach Walk 440-7910

1006 Kapahulu Ave. 739-5000

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BYOB

BENTO $11.95 Reg. $15.95

CHOICE of TWO:

1

• (2) Big Shrimp & (2) Veg. Tempura Reg. $11.95 • Chicken Katsu or Chicken Kagaage • (3) Big Shrimp • Chicken, Beef or Pork Teriyaki • (4) Veg. Tempura • Miso Butterfish • Tsukemono • Grilled Salmon • Miso Soup & Rice INCLUDES: MISO SOUP, TOFU, GYOZA, SALAD & TEA • Tea

ANY $ 00 FOR DESSERT with purchase of an EntreĂŠ Original Coupon required. One discounted item per coupon. Not combinable with any other offer.

No cash value. One coupon per person, per visit.

Exp. 10/31/12.

OPEN TUE-SUN LUNCH

Shrimp • (4) Veg. Tempura • Tsukemono • Miso Soup & Rice • Tea

593-2800

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

(Parking inside Chinese Cultural Plaza)

536-3035

NEW!!!!

ABC Sandwich

515 WARD AVE. SUN-THURS 6:30AM-10PM • FRI-SAT 6:30AM-11PM

Full Service Catering & Event Planning

Avocado, Bacon, Crab Sandwich Ripe Avocado, Lump Crabmeat, Natural Preservative Free Bacon & Basil Aioli

Braised Short Ribs, Spinach, Sauteed Onions, Swiss, Kalbi Aioli

Also introducing

$ 89

NEW CAESAR SALAD WITH PARMESAN CRISPS.

So Flaky, Buttery and Cheesy you’ll forget why you’re having salad!

(reg. $12.25) Must present coupon. No substitutions.

Cannot combine w/other specials/discounts. Exp. 10/4/12 McCully Shopping Center

OPEN DAILY 10:30am-10pm

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plus tax

946-7474

• (3) Jumbo

100 N. Beretania Street #113

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

Shaka Short Rib Burger Combo

8

SHRIMP JUMBO SHRIMP SPECIAL SPECIAL $12.95 $9.25

KAKA‘AKO KITCHEN

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Ward Center 596-7488

677-7744

www.acateredexperience.com

Max’s Caramel Bars™ Now Available

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

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

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

Cuisine of the Philippines www.maxschicken.com

951-MAXS (6297)

2 4 | D I N I N G O U T | S E P T. 3 0 - O CT. 6 , 2 0 1 2

1055 Alakea St.

www.themandalayhawaii.com

525-8585

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

Hifumi Japanese Restaurant

Kozo Sushi

Chinese Cultural Plaza 536-3035

Blue Hawaii Sushi

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

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

Ichiriki

Genki Sushi

AIEA 98-150 Kaonohi St. 484-2222

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

HONOLULU 510 Piikoi St. 589-2299

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

Kobe Japanese Steak House

1841 Ala Moana Blvd.

941-4444

FREE PIZZA!

a cut

above the rest.

BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE (Reg. $9.95each) Build your own 10" pizza with unlimited toppings.

*Take out only, w/coupon; not to be combined with any other offer. Expires 10/15/12.

Also available Pasta • Burgers • Salads • Sandwiches

OPEN TIL MIDNIGHT! 2919 Kapiolani Blvd., #218

49

$

MARKET CITY SHPG CNTR 735-3888

Prime Grade

FILET MIGNON

Shrimp Scampi

10% OFF

Won Ton Noodle

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

Kama‘aina Discount with valid Hawaii I.D. Not valid with other offers, valid on food only.

Please present ad when ordering

DURING SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER

922-6868

Call for Reservations & Information 2284 Kalakaua Ave.

Open 7 Days from 11am-10pm

Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 5pm - 10pm

wagyu new york strip, 14 ounces

at the old Waikiki III Theatres Parking available at the Pro-Park location Seaside Ave. Pay $2 at the Restaurant. www.atlantisseafoodsteak.com

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

A fine steak. A fine experience.

10% ALA MOANA CENTER MALL LEVEL, MAUKA NEXT TO VICTORIA’S SECRET 946-6388 www.panyagroup.com

(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: 10/11/12

2

$

OXTAIL SOUP! 946 Coolidge St. (across Moiliili Long’s) Mon-Fri: 10am-7pm • Sat: 10am-3pm • Sun closed Starting 10/1 our Friday hours will change to 10am-3pm

$

2

ONE DOZEN OYSTERS

(w/ purchase of a regular meal)

LIVE NFL GAMES PEARL KAI SHOPPING CENTER

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

488-8836

943-8885

Live Oyster Bar

Chicken Katsu

HAPPY HOUR lose 5pm – C r ee 12oz B

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

NOW SERVING EVERY FRIDAY

FREE! 4 Pc GYOZA

OF ALL SOFT DRINK PURCHASES WILL BENEFIT

BYOB

22

$

Reg $28 Save $6

Offer expires 10/15/12 Not combinable with other offers/discounts.

3441 WAIALAE AVE

OPEN DAILY 11 AM - 12 AM

780-3115

D I N I N G O U T | S E P T. 3 0 - O CT. 6 , 2 0 1 2 | 2 5

WHERE TO DINE Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen

Odoriko Japanese Restaurant 2400 Koa Ave. 923-7368

KOREAN

Sushi King 2700 S. King St. 947-2836

Red House In Honolulu

2746 Kaimuki Avenue 732-1656

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

Tanaka of Tokyo

Sumo Ramen

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

Kaneohe 234-6868 Kapolei 693-8808 Market City 737-1868 Kamehameha Shp Cntr 848-8186 Pearl Highlands Cntr 456-8082 99 Ranch Mapunapuna 833-3139

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

Yakiniku Million 626 Sheridan St. 596-0799

MEXICAN Wahoo’s Fish Taco

Sakura Terrace Japanese Cafe 1240 South King Street 591-1181

Yoshi

Sushi Company

1427 Makaloa St. 941-6891

1111 McCully Street 947-5411

www.paesanohawaii.com

WAIMALU 485-8883

MANOA 988-5923

98-1277 Kaahumanu St. (across from Safeway)

2752 Woodlawn Drive

Yoshi Restaurant would like to extend our graditude for your patronage.

Our last day of operation will be this Sunday, September 30.

MON-SAT 5:30PM-12AM | SUN 5:30-11PM | TUE CLOSED | 1427 MAKALOA ST.

This month’s featured dinner

DAILY 4PM–CLOSING

Matsutake Madness

Regular Priced Entree and (2) Beverages, Receive

Wednesday, Oct. 17 • 6:30pm

BUY ONE

2nd Entree FREE

LIMITED TIME ONLY

Thank You, The Yoshi Staff • Modern Izakaya • Sushi Bar

Two crab cakes on a bed of green salad, tossed with our house made creamy Italian vinaigrette.

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

Fire Roasted Matsutake Soup with Root Vegetables

941-6891

Shrimp on Matsutake Risotto Broiled Soy Sake Black Cod Braised Escarole & Shiso, Matsutake Dashi Nage

OD OR IK O

Fire Roasted Duck Breast

Japanese restaurant

Certified Angus Beef Sirloin

Free Entree must be of equal or lesser value.

Offer expires 9/30/12. Must present coupon.

Cannot be combined with other discounts.

Matsutake Confit Matsutake Rice

Celebrating 40 years!

Chocolate Crunch $

“Committed devotion to serving authentic Japanese taste & hospitality”

ON THE RISE

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

(not combinable with other offers/specials/discounts/kama‘aina rates)

Happy Hour 50% off any size

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Only 7.50

KING SET ($16.95)

All offers expire 10/31/12.

visit us at odorikohawaii.com

• Windward Mall • Pearl City • Waikiki (Ala Moana Blvd) • Waikiki on Kuhio • Hilo

www.ihophawaii.com

Draft Beer!

Kama‘aina Lunch Early Bird SPECIAL QUEEN SET & Take Out Menu ($14.95)

King’s Village Shopping Center 2400 Koa Ave.

Valid at Participating Locations: ©2012 IHOP IP, LLC

Bring or mention this Ad to receive 10% off your food only

from 4pm-6pm and 10pm-12am

90

40% off all bottles of wine or waived corkage

808-923-7368 Lunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11am–5pm Dinner . . . . . . 5pm–12am (Midnight)

TUES - SUN 11am – 2pm

Hawaii’s only Gourmet Buffet

15% OFF Dinner

Now Serving Snow Crab!

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.

featuring…

Nicoise Salad and Moules Marinieres Frites

1006 KAPAHULU AVE.

739-5000

DINNER SERVED TUES-SUN FROM 5PM

Japanese Hair Straightening

Mon - Sat: 9am - 7pm • Sun: 10am - 5pm

Phone: (808) 951-6903 www.mccullysc.com • Ample Parking Available in Basement off Pumehana Street 1960 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 202, Honolulu, HI 96826 2 6 | D I N I N G O U T | S E P T. 3 0 - O CT. 6 , 2 0 1 2

10% OFF

WHERE TO DINE NIGHT CLUB M Night Club Honolulu

New Violet’s Grill

Restaurant Row 500 Ala Moana Blvd 529-0010

Kapalama Shopping Center 1210 Dillingham Blvd # 8 841-8535

OKAZUYA

Crab City Karai Crab

3660 on the Rise

2710 S. King St. 946-2073

3660 Waialae Ave. 737-1177

SHOR American Seafood Grill

2169 Kalia Rd., Outrigger Reef Hotel 923-2277

BOUNTY Y SEVEN SEAS AS AS 343 Saratoga Ave. 923-3447 2464 Kalakaua Ave. 926-3447

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Award-Winning Cuisine Jade Dynasty Story by Kyle Galdeira Photos by Nathalie Walker

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hile local awards serve as attractive feathers in the caps of eateries, the honors bestowed by international organizations carry much more weight and prestige.

Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant, located at Hookipa Terrace on Ala Moana Center’s fourth floor, recently experienced the pride and acclaim that comes with earning such an award as the Escoffier Society’s Asia Pacific Region named the restaurant as “Best A Chinese Restaurant in Hawaii.”

The Five-Star Diamond Award of Excellence was presented to Jade Dynasty in August, and comes from the prestigious culinary group that boasts a history dating back to 1936.

“It’s a great honor for us,” says general manager Gary Chan. “One of the gentlemen from the Escoffier Society flew here all the way from the Asia Pacific headquarters to test out our food.”

Jade Dynasty is constantly adding new menu items, many of which are influenced by the cuisine in both China and Hong Kong, including Braised Shanghai Pak Choy with Carrot and Crab Meat Sauce ($17.95, advance order required). The dish features fresh, flavorful vegetables in a savory sauce, and for those who do not prefer meat, Chan explains that the crab meat can be excluded to create a vegetarian option.

“This is a very healthy option, as the sauce contains a little egg white and carrots, and crab meat that goes on top of the pak choy, which is arranged turned up-style on the

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plate,” Chan says. “The presentation is beautiful, and the taste is very good as well.”

Yin & Yang Seafood Soup ($22.95, serves five people, advance order is required) pleases both the taste buds and the eyes, as the dish is presented beautifully with the broth crafted to feature elements of spinach and pumpkin.

“The top of the dish contains two layers, as the spinach and pumpkin are on top, and the seafood is below,” Chan says. “It’s a brand-new item, and it’s very hard to prepare this dish with the different layers.”

Another popular seafood selection served up at Jade Dynasty is Steamed Crab and Mochi Rice in a Lotus Wrap (market price, advance order required). Chan explains that the mochi rice is steamed in the lotus leaf with the Dungeness crab and stir-fried with a Chinese white wine sauce to allow the starch to soak up all the flavors.

Chan also is proud of another new dish to grace the Jade Dynasty menu in the DeepB Fried Golden Rolls ($4.50 for two). The pupu-style dish features taro, Chinese bacon and sausage wrapped in special spring roll wrappers that are shipped to the restaurant from China. The tasty starter features a light and flaky outer layer that won’t weigh down diners.

Another scintillating starter drawing rave reviews is Snow Mountain Char Siu Bun ($3.50 for three), which features three meat-filled buns that are light and fluffy, not doughy. The buns, which resemble little snow-capped mountains, are cooked in a special oven from China.

“We try to add new items every couple of weeks, so you will constantly see something new on the menu,” Chan says of the eatery that is capable of hosting up to 300 people, and encourages customers to celebrate birthdays and special events in either the main dining room or one of the private dining areas.

A. Snow Mountain Char Siu Bun ($3.50 for three) B. Deep-Fried Golden Rolls ($4.50 for two) C. Jade Dynasty general manager Gary Chan D. Steamed Crab and Mochi Rice in a Lotus Wrap (market price) (Photo courtesy of Jade Dynasty) E. Braised Shanghai Pak Choy with Carrot and Crab Meat Sauce ($17.95) F. Yin & Yang Seafood Soup ($22.95) (Photo courtesy of Jade Dynasty)

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