Hawaii Dining Out October 7, 2012

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Gourmet food at plate lunch prices is what makes Good to Grill an excellent choice for diners, who can’t get enough of the eatery’s prime rib, kalbi, garlic ahi and additional favorites — all smoked to perfection on a kiawe wood grill.

See Page 4 | Leah Friel photo Director of restaurant operations Patrick Comer (left) and owner Jason Kim offer up a few of Good to Grill’s signature dishes.

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By Alana Folen | Photos by Leah Friel appy Sunday, Ono readers!

Recently, I’ve been eating like there’s no tomorrow. Oh, who am I kidding? We all know I always eat like there’s no tomorrow! Yes, I have no discipline. Well, guess what, folks? The battle of the bulge has crept up on me — my clothes aren’t fitting! So therefore, I must reactivate my gym membership and cut down on my portion sizes. And while you may tempt me with onolicious cuisine, I am being smart with my decisions. So, while I may crave with all my might the greasiest pizzas or cartons full of ice cream, I must go with my gut and pick the healthier — albeit delicious — options.

This week, it’s all about hummus. For those of you who don’t know, hummus is a Middle Eastern and Arabic dip or spread usually made from cooked, mashed chickpeas blended with tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and garlic. Served with crackers, pita bread or veggies, hummus makes for a simple, low-fat meal that will leave your taste buds happy.

Therefore, if you’re a health nut or not, it doesn’t matter, come along with me and let’s get “thinspired” by hummus at the following Ono, You Know establishments!

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welcomes early risers and night owls with a cup of joe, and the office crowd with an outof-this-world grilled cheese sandwich and bowl of tomato bisque soup. But that’s just skimming the surface. Kissaten was founded in December 2010 by distant cousins Neysa Taba, Jon Ishimi and Sean Ishizaki.

All three now serve as senior partners of the establishment, which centers around comfort food with a gourmet twist, featuring

Japanese, French and Italian culinary influences.

“A Mediterranean favorite would have to be our Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Platter ($7),” Taba says.

A great choice for those who are health conscious, this dish is found on the salad portion of the menu and features fresh pita bread and homemade red pepper hummus.

“The hummus is zesty and tangy; comprised of garbanzo beans, garlic, roasted red bell peppers, lemon juice, chickpeas and olive oil,” Taba explains, adding that sliced cucumbers, olives, red onions and feta cheese also adorn the plate and pair well with the hummus.

Recently, hummus has been growing in popularity, and it’s perfect to eat on your own as a meal in itself or share with a group of friends as an appetizer. No matter how you choose to polish off this dish, there will be no regrets.

Remember, it’s BYOB at Kissaten, and for the complete Mediterranean experience, enjoy a glass of wine with the Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Platter.

Kissaten Coffee Bar 88 Piikoi St. 593.1200

Above: The editor gets healthy with RumFire’s Crisps and Dip ($12) Nathalie Walker photo Left: Cafe Central’s Homemade Hummus Plate ($5.95)

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he kiawe wood grill is fired up, and your favorite meats and seafood are on the menu at Good to Grill, Hawaii’s hot spot for fine dining-quality fare at plate lunch prices. Located at Safeway Center on Kapahulu Avenue, this award-winning establishment opened its doors in September 2008, and is a carnivore’s idea of absolute perfection. Plate lunches lure diners in, along with pizza, pasta, salads and sandwiches, but it’s the low prices that steal the show. In fact, the price for any meal ranges from $6.99 to $17.99.

Dining Out recently brought its appetite to Good to Grill and caught up with owner Jason Kim and director of restaurant operations Patrick Comer. It wasn’t long before our mouths began to water with plates full of succulent prime rib, New York steak, kalbi ribs, misoyaki chicken and more placed before us.

“We feature a small restaurant with an open kitchen. Here, we’re very personable, you can talk to the guy grilling your meat,” says Comer with a smile.

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thrill of the grill, and you environment, and with that comes great cooks, great won’t be disappointed. managers and a great prodDO: Over the years, uct. We don’t have waiters Good to Grill has accumu- or busboys, so we’re able to lated a multitude of loyal take those costs and remove followers. For those who that from the pricing, and have yet to take part in the that’s a big benefit to the Good to Grill experience, customer. what can they expect?

Comer: We’re an excepDO: What type of cuitional and unique casual sine does Good to Grill restaurant with fine dining specialize in? quality without the fine dinComer: For lunch and ing prices. Customers say dinner we offer pizzas, paswe’re a bargain. We feature tas, salads, sandwiches and a 100 percent kiawe wood plates. Our best-selling grill, which all of our meats sandwich at the moment is and fish are grilled on, and Pulled Pork Sandwich we don’t use any fillers or ($8.99) with your choice of additives. We only use the side, be it white rice, brown highest-quality products, rice, garlic mashed potatoes, our fish is always fresh and mixed greens salad or potato our beef is top grade. Our salad. As our standout sandfocus here is on the product. wich, we slow roast the pork in a traditional braising DO: What separates this style, but it’s our houserestaurant from other estab- made barbecue sauce that’s lishments on Hawaii’s din- incredible. We have a tasty house cole slaw as well. ing scene?

Our plates run the gamut Comer: What makes us unique is the fact that we’ve from Misoyaki Chicken developed a fast, casual ($7.99) to Braised Short

11.99)

Salmon Benedict ($

Prime Rib Platter for 10 ($99.99)

Garlic Ahi ($10.99) an irresistible Prime Rib Platter priced at $99. Tell us about it. It seems perfect for the holiday season.

Comer: The plater feeds up to 10 people and features signature aged Angus beef prime rib with au jus and creamed horseradish.

Also, select from brown/white rice or garlic mashed potatoes and veggies or potato salad. We need at least 24-hour advanced notice, and this special can’t be combined with any discounts or other DO: Now, Good to Grill spe- promotional offers. It’s perfect for cializes in catering, and best of a big family dinner or gathering all you really customize catering and is available year round. packages to fit any budget.

DO: What does the future hold Correct?

Comer: Yes. We can do for the establishment?

Kim: We would like to open everything from grilling onsite to setting up something spe- more locations, but it’s all about cial for a fine-dining finding the right place. We want experience, a buffet everyone to come check us out to or something simple see what the food is like, and I like a picnic. We’re think everyone will be pleased very good about with the result.

It’s been a tough road. We working within your budget. You opened right before the economy give us your crashed, so we’ve had our chalbudget and we’ll lenges, but we’ve overcome a lot give you the best of them because we have good things you can get. portion sizes at attractive prices and we have a lot of regulars — We’re very affordable. some even come in every day — DO: Good to Grill has and we’re grateful for that. appetizing special is New York Steak and Shrimp ($9.99), in which you’re presented with 8 ounce Angus beef New York steak and three pieces of shrimp that we marinate in garlic and olive oil, and then grill. Two sides also accompany the dish.

Kim: Also, if you have a special need or request, we don’t have a problem accommodating you. We can do a mushroom pasta for vegetarians.

Kalbi Ribs and Misoyaki Chicken ($13.99) Ribs ($9.99), Garlic Ahi ($10.99), Prime Rib (10 ounce $14.99, 14 ounce $17.99) and more. Our prime rib is made with Angus beef and it’s marinated for 30 days, marked and smoked on the grill, then slow roasted so it’s succulent and tender. We also season it with a proprietary blend. As for our Garlic Ahi ($10.99), this dish features fresh ahi marinated in our garlic sauce and then grilled on the kiawe grill to give it a nice flavor. It’s served with your choice of two sides as well. If you want more than one entree, our combos are the way to go. For example, we have our Kalbi Ribs and Misoyaki Chicken ($13.99), and Hibachi Chicken and Garlic Ahi ($13.99). All combos come with a choice of two sides.

DO: Wonderful! Does Good to Grill have any breakfast options for the early birds?

Comer: Yes, however, breakfast is served Saturday and Sunday only from 8 to 11:30 a.m.

Diners can choose from omelets, local favorites, pancakes, waffles, French toast, eggs and Benedicts. Our Salmon Benedict is a highlight of the menu. Priced at $11.99, this Benedict features

French baguettes topped with freshly grilled salmon and a poached egg drizzled with homemade hollandaise sauce. This meal is served with your choice of white/brown rice, white/wheat toast or hash potatoes. Fried rice also is available for $1 more.

DO: What would our Dining Out readers especially like to know about the restaurant, other than the fact that you serve gourmet food at exceptionally low prices?

Comer: The menu stays the same, but we have a specials menu that changes almost daily. We do a garlic chicken special and mochiko chicken special from time to time, which we’ve received rave reviews for. Usually we have four specials running — a dessert special and a special soup, and two main courses. You can come down to the restaurant, call or log on to Facebook and Twitter (@goodtogrill) to keep updated on the specials. An

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at Dean’s he Windward town of Kaneohe is known for its popular Chinese restaurants as well as its many places to grab a plate lunch. But we all know that the typical plate lunch consists of meat, rice, mac or potato salad and maybe a green salad, which leaves much to be desired for those who choose not to eat meat or fish. And even if they have an offering that appears vegetarian, it often is prepared with oyster sauce or chicken broth.

But you can just cruise past the rest and make a stop at Adon Plaza, where Dean’s Drive Inn is cooking up a variety of vegetarian specialties.

“We have a whole line of vegetarian items here,” says chef and owner Dean Mishima.

“It’s all vegetarian — burgers, grillers — no fish sauce, no shrimp, no chicken base or stock.”

That’s because Mishima and his family are Seventh-day Adventists, who keep a vegetarian diet.

“Church members come for lunch,” he says, “so we have to have vegetarian food for them.”

But you don’t have to join the church to enjoy Dean’s Drive Inn’s healthy fare with flair. Whether you’re in the mood for a sandwich or a full plate lunch, Dean’s does it veggie style.

The Maui Taro Burger ($7.95) comes with a choice of homemade soup, spring mix salad or fries.

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Million Restaurant pot dish Bul Go Gi Dol Sot ($9.95) and Yook Gae Jang ($8.95), a savory illion Restaurant serves up soup made with shredded spicy beef great Korean food daily, and green onion. and the establishment is full of customers at any given moment.

Edric Torio: “Everything is really From amazing side dishes to tasty good. The kalbi marinade is delilunch specials and yakiniku options, cious and the meat is tender.” you can’t go wrong when dining here.

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or many would-be diners, the thought of venturing into Waikiki for appetizers or a full menu of carefully prepared dishes conjures up images of traffic difficulties and parking nightmares. I’m not sure this was ever the truth because it surely isn’t now. Fresco Italian Restaurant, for instance, is a twominute walk from the easy-tonavigate Hilton Hawaiian Village parking garage, and with free four-hour validation, it costs you

would be an injustice to hide them behind false lighting and electronic air fresheners.

Bruschetta ($11.95) is just one example. Executive chef Rodhel Ibay begins with house-baked three slices of Foccacia bread that is presented with three quite different, but well-balanced toppings. One is piled with fresh Hamakua, Shimeji and Alii mushrooms that are marinated in kalamansi and garlic, and then oven roasted. The second offer-

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The Italian fusion restaurant overlooks the Rainbow Bazaar and the lobby/pool area of the Kalia Road resort.

Large windows let in ample fragrant breezes that makes the fine dinCapesante in Padella ($15.95) ing restaurant seem more like a country cottage than the typical dark, windowless eateries that ing consists of vine-ripened make up still too many dining Maui and Nalo tomatoes that are spots. And with a menu loaded tossed with olive oil, basil, garlic with bright, colorful dishes, it and Hawaiian salt. Last but not

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Carpaccio Di Tonno ($15.95) Dinner: 5-9:30 p.m. is great for the fish lover.

Sashimi-grade ahi is sliced thin and topped with zucchini, green beans, sea asparagus, asparagus, baby carrots, yellow bell peppers, feta cheese cubes, garlic, Nalo greens, and topped with kukui nut and olive oil. Perhaps what sets this already delicious dish apart is the black and pink Molokai salt. The salt does more than add a smoky and ocean-like flavor to the dish, it also adds a necessary texture change that goes wonderfully with the buttery ahi.

One final must-try is Capesante in Padella ($15.95).

After all, what’s dinner without a Aperol Spritz ($10) few scallops to get things start-

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ed? The large Alaskan scallops are lightly seared and then oven roasted to remain sweet and tender. The scallops are then served with hearts of palm, roasted bell peppers and a squid ink sauce that has been sauteed with leeks, fennel, anchovies, pomodoro sauce and then deglazed with white wine. Don’t let the ink scare you. By itself the ink is tasteless, but combined with the anchovies, tomato and other ingredients, the thick dark liquid takes on a slight ocean flavor that is counterbalanced by the acidity from the tomato.

If you can’t make it for lunch or if a full dinner is not what you desire, try happy hour from 5 to 7 p.m. and 9 to 11 p.m. The $8 specials include Bacon-wrapped Shrimp, Foie Gras Truffle Fries and Calamari Pepperoncino.

Drinks include $5 glasses of wine and $6 cocktails including SmoreTini, Hawaii Three-O and Raspberry Lemondrop. Hurry, the menu changes every three months to take advantage of the fresh produce as it comes into season.

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lthough Violet’s Grill has been a family-owned restaurant for more than 60 years, there’s now a slight alteration to the eatery's name. Now known as New Violet’s Grill in Kapalama Shopping Center, the name-change coincides with a return to family roots, with an emphasis on Okinawan specialties and cuisine.

The restaurant’s first order of business was its soba noodle dishes. Nothing can warm the heart and the palate quite like Okinawan Soba.

Priced at $13.95 as a meal or $9.95 a la carte, New Violet’s Okinawan Soba is a simple, but satisfying dish, which pairs warm broth with soba noodles, shoyu pork, green onions, kamaboko fishcake and red ginger.

Another soba meal New Violet features is its Tsuke Soba, which has all the New Violet’s Okinawan Soba ($13.95 meal, $9.95 a la carte) Chris Fleck photo

same ingredients except trading out the shoyu pork for spare ribs. Tsuke Soba costs $14.95 as a meal and $9.95 a la carte. With the complete meal you’ll also receive a drink, miso soup or tossed salad and a choice of one dessert (pudding, ice cream or Jell-O).

New Violet’s miso soup has an Okinawan flair to it, which combines a medley of vegetables, pork, tofu and egg into its miso broth.

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he people of Pearl City have spoken, and the masterminds behind the increasingly popular Blue Hawaii Sushi Bar and Restaurant continue to listen.

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Emerson Ribao, Blue Hawaii Sushi’s co-owner along with Walden and Jasmin Butay, helped craft what the “face” of the restaurant would look like since the restaurant opened in May 2011, and also designed the menu, from sushi bar selections to a wide range of other menu items.

Ribao brings a host of experience to Blue Hawaii Sushi after serving as general manager for 26 years at Kobe Steak House and Sushi Bar, and owning a restaurant in Japan. In the heart of the house, executive chef Albert Geronimo and sushi chef Raymond Dizor bring to life Ribao’s culinary concept of Pacific Rim cuisine with Japanese flair.

“I crafted the menu as something that I thought would be good for the community in this area,” says Ribao of the eatery, which is situated in Pearl City Gateway shopping center.

“It was safe to say that I was welcomed by the community and the surrounding neighborhood. They often say that ‘we need a restaurant like this in Pearl City, something unique.’ We have traditional Japanese items, but also feature continental items such as steak and

shrimp, and some touches of Italian as well.”

Dynamite ($8.95) is an explosive starter that features mushrooms and zucchini served in a casserole with a layer of scallops and shrimp, and is baked to perfection until golden brown. The dish also features the signature creamy Dynamite sauce, which includes mayonnaise, tobiko, shoyu and lemon.

For those looking for a healthy meal or vegetarian option, Blue Hawaii Salad ($7.95) offers fresh spring greens, raw corn and potato chips mixed with a balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Ribao notes that the dish serves as his best-selling salad, and that the raw corn provides a unique touch, as the kernels absorb the dressing and burst with flavor.

Chicken Katsu Curry ($11.95) puts a zesty spin on the local favorite, as Blue Hawaii Sushi adds a Thai curry sauce that provides a sweet kick to the tender, breaded chicken. The signature dish also is served with rice, sautéed onions, zucchini and mushrooms. A prime example of Blue Hawaii Sushi’s eclectic menu, St. Louis Baby Back

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Ribs are braised delicately and basted with a secret sauce until the meat is juicy and tender.

“It melts in your mouth; if you braise the meat slowly, it becomes very soft,” Ribao says of the succulent meat.

Ribao explains that all entrees are accompanied by miso soup, house salad, rice, hot tea, edamame and stir-fried vegetables.

Staying true to its name, Blue Hawaii Sushi offers a wide variety of tasty rolls as well, including the popular Spider Roll ($13). This dish features soft-shell crab that is deep-fried tempura style and enveloped in a sushi roll.

Ribao mentions that customers can look forward to a host of new menu items, including a sushi roll that incorporates spicy tuna and shrimp tempura, and a tangy teriyaki sauce, that are scheduled to be revealed “in time for the holidays.”

He says that input from customers plays a big role in determining and shaping the menu.

“Given the chance, I’ll go around to the tables and ask what they would like to see on the menu,” Ribao says.

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“They let me know, and I do my best to see if I can incorporate what the customers really want.”

The clean, family-friendly establishment also offers early bird specials from 4 to 6 p.m., including Garlic Shrimp ($9.95, $12.95 regular price), Steak and Teriyaki

Chicken Combo ($10.95, $13.95 regular price), and Teriyaki Chicken or Fish of the Day ($7.95 each, $10.95 regular price).

“The price is very attractive, and for first-timers, they will find that the food quality is outstanding,” Ribao says.

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ono,youknow RIGHT: Kissaten is conveniently located on Piikoi Street

Kissaten’s Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Platter ($7)

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Cafe Central Steering away from corporate coffee chains and creating a niche all its own is Cafe Central, located in the First Hawaiian Center lobby in downtown Honolulu. Owners Mary and Max Suiter opened this hidden gem last November and say that Cafe Central is the holy grail of coffee.

First and foremost, we’re known for great coffee,” Mary says. “My brother-inlaw has been in the coffee industry for about 19 years and is our roaster here. We have special blends that are unique to Cafe Central, such as our Kona blend, which is our house blend, as well as our espresso blend.”

And when you have stellar coffee, you need superlative cuisine to go with it.

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Hummus Plate.

“People who have tried our hummus really love it, and they like that we make it fresh here,” Mary states. “This dish is a wonderful and healthy option on our menu; we also try to use local ingredients as much as possible. I love taking trips to the farmers market.”

Cafe Central’s Homemade Hummus Plate ($5.95) features warm pita bread, carrots and celery with a classic hummus.

Egg, chicken and feta cheese can be added for an additional cost.

When it’s time to wake up and you’re hungry for hummus, know that Cafe Central’s Homemade Hummus Plate is available Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cafe Central First Hawaiian Center lobby 999 Bishop St. 306.9284

RumFire’s Crisps and Dip ($12) | Nathalie Walker photo

RumFire Things are heating up at one of Sheraton Waikiki’s most-coveted restaurants, RumFire. Executive chef Brett Villarmia describes the restaurant’s exceptional fare as “social comfort food,” which goes hand-in-hand with the picturesque setting overlooking Diamond Head crater.

Locals and tourists alike frequent the establishment to grab a quick bite to eat or to spend an entire afternoon taking in the tempting flavors of RumFire’s Yukon French Fries, Sticky Chicken Wings and Market Fresh Fish Tacos, to name a few.

While everything on the menu is divine, this time I opted for the healthy alternative, Crisps and Dip. Available on RumFire’s lunch menu. Crisps and Dip features garlic and kalamata olive crispy flatbread paired with Villarmia’s own edamame hummus. I was excited to sample this new take on hummus, and boy, oh boy, was I pleased.

“Edamame hummus is my local-style version of the traditional garbanzo bean hummus. It features fresh edamame, cumin, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil,” Villarmia says.

Although it seems like a no-brainer, I would have never thought of substituting garbanzo beans for edamame, which makes Villarmia a true genius.

“I grew up eating a lot of edamame as a kid, so I thought it would be a nice to incorporate it into the hummus for everyone to enjoy,” he adds.

Crisps and Dip is a very light and refreshing lunch option, and fortunately won’t give you that kanak attack if you have to get back to work. Better yet, the edamame hummus is low in fat and perfect for vegans.

RumFire Sheraton Waikiki 2255 Kalakaua Ave. 921.4600

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 gets the inside scoops from Ichiriki partner Issei Kazama, who gives us a little taste of Ichiriki and shares just what fuels his culinary drive.

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Who or what inspires you as a chef/manager/owner? My inspiration comes from the smiles on our customers’ faces when they are enjoying their time with their friends and family at Ichiriki. It makes me feel like I’m doing something right when it brings a smile to someone’s face.

What’s your most popular dish?

Our Ichiriki Nabe and Pirikara Nabe are our two best-sellers.

Is there a dish that you create that’s not on your menu, but available upon request? Yes, we have a not-so-secret nabe called Angry Goma Nabe. We made it with our spicy-food lovers in mind. It has jalapeno and habanero peppers in it

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What is the biggest compliment you’ve ever received as a chef/manager/owner?

“Ichiriki is my favorite restaurant!”

Every time I hear that, whether it’s from a child or food critic, it really makes my week. Our restaurant has only one goal, and that is to make our customers happy. When I hear those words, I feel like I’ve won the Super Bowl.

Ichiriki partners Riki Kobayashi and Issei Kazama Leah Friel photo

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

I’d like to serve our Ichiriki Nabe to President Obama because he’s probably very stressed out and nabe is a great Japanese comfort food.

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Name Issei Kazama Title Partner at Ichiriki Years at restaurant 12 years Training/education 17 years in the hospitality industry Ichiriki Japanese Nabe Restaurant

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wagyu new york strip, 14 ounces This Australian, kobe-style beef is masterfully grilled to provide a juicy and tender treat for your palate.

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ince 1984, Royal Garden has allowed locals and tourists alike to escape to a world of traditional Hong Kongstyle Cantonese food.

Upon entering the pristine, spacious and ornate interior of the restaurant, patrons are often surprised to learn that it has been situated within Ala Moana Hotel for 28 years. The minute they taste the refined flavors of its tried-and-true classics, however, they realized they’ve entered a culinary landmark of sorts.

In fact, the most loyal of customers remember the establishment’s original location on Keeaumoku Street, back when it was called Capital Chinese Restaurant. Why did they keep coming back after it

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ROYAL GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT WHERE Ala Moana Hotel Third floor 410 Atkinson Drive, Honolulu CALL 942.7788 HOURS Lunch: Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

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Dinner: Daily, 5:30-10 p.m.

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1 Live Maine Lobster Royal Garden Style (seasonal price) 2 Baked Conch Shell ($6.95) 3 Deep Fried Stuffed Tofu ($11.95) 4 Shrimp with Honey Glazed Walnuts ($20.95) Leah Friel photos

moved? It’s as simple as good eats.

“I want to tell you about one of our specialties,” says owner Calvin Wong, when describing Live Maine Lobster Royal Garden Style (seasonal pricing), one of the most popular dishes.

“It’s really special compared to how other Chinese restaurants prepare it. We call it Royal Garden style because our way of cooking it is with minced garlic, shallots, butter and a very rich chicken broth.” Such a velvety garlic sauce pairs beautifully with the highquality lobster.

Another dish you truly won’t see anywhere else is Baked Conch Shell ($6.95), overflowing with a savory

mixture of scallop, shrimp and pork. What makes this opulent platter so unique is its beautiful curry sauce accented with Parmesan cheese for a surprisingly delicious flavor. “It’s one of our signature dishes,” adds manager Ian Tam. When it comes to starters, Deep Fried Stuffed Tofu ($11.95) is great to pass around the table. “It’s simple, but really elegant,” explains Wong. “The tofu is soft on the inside, but we

make the outside crispy.”

These delicate bites are filled with baby shrimp and served with a spicy green onion sauce.

And for an absolute classic, try Shrimp with Honey Glazed Walnuts ($20.95).

Puffy shrimp are doused in a creamy sauce and garnished with honey-glazed walnuts bejeweled with sesame seeds.

Retreating to an oasis of Chinese cuisine has never been so easy.

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ining Out would like to clarify that Sakura Terrace’s Sakura Bento (lunch) does not come with an entree choice as stated in last week’s article. Instead, the lunch bento features tempura and sashimi, with an additional side that changes daily.

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Brasserie Knows Best

By Jaimie Kim

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or those who think eating French food involves sizzling snails, you’re only partially correct. Brasserie Du Vin offers an extensive menu featuring items that, yes, include snails, but a number of other items as well.

With three dining areas

to choose from, embark on a gastronomical adventure that will make you forget what city you’re in.

According to marketing director Miki Lee, customers should expect “to be taken away on a journey right here in the heart of Honolulu.�

Baked Brie ($16) is a favorite among

the selection of appetizer indulgences offered.

Pecans and dried cranberries are added to the Brie before it is wrapped in a puff pastry that is baked until golden brown. With Manoa honey drizzled over the top, it also includes grapes and endless baskets of French bread.

For lunch, Portobello Mushroom Sandwich ($11) with grilled peppers and onions, melted mozzarella, tomato, arugula, Roasted Pork Chop ($20)

avocado and an herbinfused sauce is served on a fresh-baked croissant.

Roasted Pork Chop ($20), an entree on the dinner menu, is served on a bed of arugula with corn, bacon polenta and a toasted almond Veronique sauce. To prepare the meat, the generous portion of pork is brined, which provides tenderness and rich flavors.

For wine lovers, take solace and look forward to knowing that your wine palate is in good hands. “We have also won an award of excellence for our wine program from Wine Spectator for all six years,� says Lee. A tip from Lee some may not be aware of: Ask to taste the wine before committing to a full glass.

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

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Oktoberfest 2012 Oct. 1st thru 14th 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

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Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Dinner: 4 p.m.-closing Closed Sundays Happy Hour: Daily, 4-6 p.m. (except Sundays)

Portobello Mushroom Sandwich ($11) Leah Friel photos

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2752 Woodlawn Drive

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

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ocated in Manoa Marketplace for the last 20-plus years, Paesano has served generations of loyal customers.

“Paesano has been here so long that we have seen kids grow up and get married, and then they bring the kids in,” says Nila Rattanasamay, who co-owns the restaurant with husband Billy.

The couple had long been involved in the restaurant industry — Nila had grown up in the business, and Billy previously worked at Michel’s. Ten years ago, they finally got their chance to set out on their own when the former owner sold Paesano’s Manoa location. Then, a few years ago, the Rattanasamays opened a second location in Waimalu.

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aesano Ristorante Italiano has been a go-to hot spot for Italian fare, and although more than 20 years have passed since it opened its doors, the restaurant’s popularity has not wavered. Paesano serves up traditional Italian fare, while adding a local flair by utilizing local ingredients.

The menu includes an impressive array of pasta, steak and fish dishes.

Filled with more than 70 items, Paesano’s menu is sure to have something for everybody.

Plus, as Nila Rattanasamay, who co-owns the restaurant with husband Billy, explains everything is made inhouse.

For starters, Paesano Salad ($7.90) is a tasty way to whet your appetite.

The dish features shrimp, grape tomatoes, black olives and fontina cheese — all over mixed Nalo greens and romaine lettuce, and bathed in a house-made creamy Italian vinaigrette.

Paesano has some of the tastiest

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local seafood in town. For a taste, try Kahuku Shrimps in Shell with Spicy Sauce ($14.90), which features succulent local shrimp.

For more seafood, order Salmon

Although the restaurant’s menu is already vast, don’t expect the chefs to stop there. Paesano regularly features a nightly special — the most popular of which may be added to the menu.

“The chef is constantly updating himself on Italian cuisine, trying to find out what is the next thing, the newest thing,” Nila says.

“We will keep trying to add more and more dishes.”

Paesano Salad ($7.90)

Paesano Ristorante Italiano Waimalu Plaza Shopping Center 98-1277 Kaahumanu St., Aiea 485.8883 Daily, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (lunch) Daily, 5-9 p.m. (dinner) Manoa Marketplace 2752 Woodlawn Drive, Honolulu 988.5923 Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (lunch) Daily, 5-9 p.m. (dinner)

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Makino Chaya

By Alana Folen

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and Shrimp Anchovy Olio ($29.90 for a regular portion), which is flavored with anchovies, garlic, fresh basil and capers and is served over pasta. Another popular entrée is Sicilian Chicken ($21.90 for a regular portion), which features a chicken thigh (with the skin sautéed to crispy perfection) and is complemented with oven-roasted potatoes, mushrooms, caramelized onions and tri-colored bell peppers.

To top it all off, Tiramisu ($6) is a must-eat and is a customer favorite.

“It is made in-house daily, and it sells pretty fast,” Nila says.

Always looking out for its customers, Paesano makes sure that it dishes out only the highest

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quality ingredients.

“We use a lot of local ingredients,” Nila explains. These include Hamakua mushrooms, Hamakua tomatoes and Kahuku prawns. All of the fish is sourced locally as well. “With the local products, you can help out the local producers,” Nila says. “And the quality is there.”

Contact Christina O’Connor at diningout@staradvertiser.com

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xtreme appetites can do some serious damage when it comes to Makino Chaya’s all-you-can-eat buffet. With more than 100 delicious items to indulge in at this Aiea restaurant, it’s hard to imagine anything better than this.

President Jo Makino founded the establishment in 2005 and says patrons come in droves for the seafood, and Japanese and local favorites, among others. And while the buffet may be the main draw at the eatery, that’s not to dismiss its other attractive options. Take Makino Chaya’s bentos, for example.

“We prepare between 150 and 200 bentos per day, and they always sell out,” Makino says.

Choose from Misoyaki Butterfish, Grilled Salmon or Barbecue Chicken bentos priced at $4.95 each, or from Garlic Ahi or Chicken Katsu bentos for $3.95 each. Perfect for those on the go, all

MAKINO CHAYA WHERE Westridge Shopping Center 98-150 Kaonohi St. #218, Aiea CALL 486.5100 HOURS 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Monday-Friday (lunch) 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Saturday-Sunday (lunch) 6-8:30 p.m.

Monday-Thursday (dinner) 6-9 p.m. Fridays (dinner) 5:30-9 p.m.

Saturday-Sunday (dinner)

bentos are served with rice, nishime, two-piece California roll, inari sushi, an orange slice, dorayaki and more.

“The bentos priced at $4.95 also come with one piece of shrimp tempura,” Makino adds. “It’s best to pre-order the night before if you want to make sure we have a bento for you. If not, we begin serving the bentos at 11 a.m. each day and it’s first-come, firstserve until we run out.”

Makino Chaya’s bentos are made fresh daily and are popular among everyone, especially large organizations or those who want to grab a quick lunch or an after-school snack for the keiki.

“You can’t beat our prices; it’s a great deal,” Makino says.

1 Tiramisu ($6) 2 Salmon and Shrimp Anchovy Olio ($29.90) 3 Sicilian Chicken ($21.90) 4 Kahuku Shrimps in Shell with Spicy Sauce ($14.90)

Top Grilled Salmon Bento ($4.95) Left Misoyaki Butterfish Bento ($4.95) Nathalie Walker photos

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Owner JJ Luangkhot with a bucket full of fresh lobster and Dungeness crab.

Right: Crab City Special Seafood Combo ($48)

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eafood lovers are making their way to Crab City in droves to feast on the restaurant’s mouth-watering crustaceans marinated in Crab City’s authentic sauces, including lemon garlic butter, Cajun style and garlic butter. So, if it’s lobster, Dungeness crab, king crab, snow crab, prawns or crawfish that you’re craving, feel free to make a mess, Crab City is finger lickin’ good! Crab City is located at 3441 Waialae Ave. Call 780.3115.

Lawrence Tabudlo photos

1 | Kelly Patlingrao, Dessirae Patlingrao, Danielle Patlingrao, Chris Patlingrao and Lyndi Wilmerth 2 | (first row) Daryl Patlingrao, Lana Patlingrao, Duane Patlingrao, Dunhill Patlingrao, (second row) Helen and Danilo Patlingrao 3 | Carla Kahiapo, Sam Kahiapo, Elena Colobong, Emma Colobong and Rexan Colobong 4 | Adam Cachero, Ashley Cachero, Mia Cachero, Ashley Bosque, Alex Cachero, Rosemarie Cachero and Arsenio Cachero 5 | Helen and James Yano

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Hy’s soars to new heights

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HY’S STEAK HOUSE WHERE 2440 Kuhio Ave., Honolulu CALL 922.5555 HOURS Monday-Friday, 6-10 p.m.

Saturday-Sunday 5:30-10 p.m.

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ince opening its doors 35 years ago, Hy’s Steak House in Waikiki has become an award-winning fine dining landmark known for its USDA Prime-grade steaks broiled over native Hawaiian kiawe wood, and enjoyed in an intimate setting of what feels like an old English mansion.

The restaurant recently changed ownership, and also welcomed executive chef Erwin Manzano to the team. With these changes, general manager and vice president Bob Panter says they are working on some upgrades, adding to the menu, and ultimately taking Hy’s to new heights.

“We’re working on a new decor and small private room in our upper dining room (now called the Green Room),” he explains. “I think it’s going to be great. Until recently, when Hy’s was sold (to two brothers from Kobe, Japan), Hy’s has had only two owners in 35 years. This stability tends to add a certain consistency to many things, including the food.”

very full, well-rounded, some say even an ambitious menu,” says Porterhouse T-Bone Steak Panter. “Where previ(34 ounces, $79.95) ous chefs were content File photo in putting forth the items from our written menu, Chef Erwin has brought back some excitement, as well as some previous menu favorites as specials that over the years were abandoned. From time to time he is showcasing such palate pleasers as Bone-In Rib-Eye Steak, a succulent KiaweBroiled Veal Chop with a Hamakua Mushroom Ragout and a beautifully braised Osso Bucco with a Cabernet Demi Glace with a Gremolade Chef Manzano actually top (chopped flat leaf parsley, worked at Hy’s many years ago, lemon zest and garlic). He also starting as a dishwasher and has struck a note with many dinmoving up to sous chef before ers when he serves his leaving to work at other dining Arugula/Prosciutto salad. establishments, including “With his energy, hard work, Formaggio. attention to detail and openness “Hy's menu has always had a to change, we are expecting a

bright future,” Panter adds.

Arugula/Prosciutto salad is not listed on the menu, but is available regularly and features baby arugula, prosciutto, teardrop cherry tomatoes, Parmesan cheese curls and served with white wine vinaigrette.

As for its steaks, Hy’s is one of the few restaurants in Hawaii that uses USDA Prime beef for all its different cuts. Chefs also cook all USDA Prime steaks over kiawe wood using a display broiler, and guests in certain rooms even have a view of the broiler room.

Among the customer favorites is Porterhouse T-Bone Steak — King of T-Bones (34 ounces, $79.95), which is served with brown or white rice, your choice of potatoes (baked potato, garlic mashed potatoes, french fried potatoes, or pan-fried O’Brien potatoes cut in cubes and sauteed with diced onion and diced bell pepper), and vegetables du jour.

And be sure to save some room for dessert. Next month, there will be a special Molten Chocolate Souffle that will be offered during Restaurant Week Hawaii Nov. 12 to 18.

(File photos)

Mornings just got a little brighter at Fendu Boulangerie in Manoa Marketplace. Now open Mondays, everyone’s favorite bakery recently added breakfast sandwiches to its menu. Select from tasty options such as Petite Croissant Sandwich ($5.25), Louisiana Hot Link Sausage and Egg Panini ($7.25), Fendu Breakfast Panini ($7.50) and the ever-popular Bacon, Egg and Cheese Panini ($6.75).

Fendu Boulangerie is located at 2752 Woodlawn Drive #5119, and is open Monday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 988.4310.

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WHERE TO DINE AMERICAN

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Atlantis Seafood & Steak

Breakfast

2284 Kalakaua Avenue 922-6868

Lunch

343 Saratoga Road 923-EGGS (3447) 2464 Kalakaua Ave (Aston Waikiki Circle) 926-EGGS (3447)

Alcohol Served

Located inside of Zippy’s

La Palme D’or

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

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

McCully Shopping Center 1960 Kapiolani Blvd, #103 946-7474

Catering

Contemporary Dining PEKING DUCK /LOBSTER SPECIAL MENU

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Peking Duck (in three courses) Chinese Chicken Salad Duck Tofu Wintermelon Soup Maine Lobster with Ginger Scallions Shrimp with Vegetables Mongolian Pork Chop with Sweet Onions Shredded Duck E-Mein Steamed Rice

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$49 for four (reg. $62)** HONG KONG DIM SUM

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

is coming soon. Please check our website for more info.

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

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“Malaysian Laksa” House Noodle and Panya Iced Fruit Tea

$199 Table of 10 (reg. $229)* A MENU FOR 4 Mandarin Potstickers • Chinese Chicken Salad Hong Kong Crisp Chicken • Ma Po Tofu Beef and Broccoli • Sweet Sour Panko Crusted Flounder Fillet • Rice

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SUNTORY

Pianist Terry Tom performs on Thursdays

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor

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(Korean or Local Style) reg $19.99

Valid w/coupon thru 10/11/12. Cannot be combined w/other offers. Dine-in Only.

835 Keeaumoku St. #I-101B • 944-0088

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

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735-5544

922-5511

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

October Specials

Ala Moana Center Tel: 947-8818 • 8,000 sq feet • 7 VIP Rooms • Accommodates 300+ Guests • State-of-the-Art Audio/Visual System

KOREAN CUISINE • 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.

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$44 for four (reg. $54)**

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Red Cream Topokki

LUNCHEON FOR 4 5 Dim Sum Selections • Pepper Beef on Fried Rice • Minute Chicken Cake Noodle Choy Sum with Garlic

Chocolate Velvet Cake & Mocha Roll

Napoleon’s Bakery

2752 Woodlawn Dr. Manoa Marketplace 988-4310

Panya

Pipi’s Burger

Online

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

Fendu Boulangerie

Waikiki Beach Eggspress

After Midnight

Larry’s Bakery

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

BAKERY

Eggs n’ Things

Dinner

Tropics Bar & Grill

930 McCully St. • 951-0511/951-0611

• PRIVATE PARTY ROOM • CONVENIENT PARKING

Dim Sum - Daily 10:30a.m. to 1:00p.m.

Fall Special • Roasted Meat Appetizer Platter with Tai-chi Seafood Soup • Golden Fried Chicken with Roasted Garlic • Chef’s Special Black Peppered Beef Tenderloin • Braised Baby Pak Choy & Ham in Supreme Broth • Fish Filets w/Ham & Vegetable on a Lotus Leaf $238.00 • Tea Smoke Shrimps for table of 10 • House Fried Rice (1 day advance notice required) • Dessert of the Day OPEN DAILY: 10:30 A.M. TO 10:00 P.M. JADEDYNASTYHAWAII.COM

WHERE TO DINE BUFFET

CHINESE

Kissaten 88 Piikoi St. 593-1200

Camellia Buffet 930 McCully St. 951-0511/0611

Hee Hing Restaurant 449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

Canton Seafood Restaurant 923 Keeaumoku St. 955-3388

Five Star International Buffet

Cafe Central 999 Bishop Street First Hawaiian Bank Building Lobby 306-9284

Royal Hawaiian Center, Bldg C, Level 3.

380-9300

Makino Chaya

Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant

590 Farrington Hwy. 692-9880

111 N. King St. 521-8268

98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

CATERERS

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

Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant

A Catered Experience

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant

94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd.

677-7744

3553 Waialae Ave. 738-8666

October Special

FREE Bruschetta Appetizer Oyster Jam VIII w/ purchase of any 2 entrees

Must present coupon. Not combinable with other specials/discounts. Exp 10/14/12

Daily Kamaaina 3 course Special Lunch $15.95 (11AM – 2:30PM) Dinner $21.95 (5PM – 6PM only) FREE Parking Validation Private Party Rooms • 941-8868

For Reservations

2005 KALIA ROAD • HILTON HAWAIIAN VILLAGE OPEN DAILY: LUNCH 11AM – 2:30PM • DINNER 5 – 9:30PM HAPPY HOURS 5 – 7PM AND 9 –11PM (RAINBOW BAZAAR • 2ND FLOOR)

TUES - SUN 11am – 2pm

Sunday, November 11 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Join us at our 8th annual Carnival Style Event Food items priced separately

• Variety of Freshly Shucked Oysters • Chicken & Seafood Gumbo • Prime Rib French Dip • Fish Fry & Coleslaw • Soy Sake Salmon Salad • Chicken Salad w/Asparagus • Peel ‘n Eat Shrimp • Dungeness Crab (upon availability) • Desserts/Champagne/Wine/Beer

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL $15.95 Complete Dinner

Ala Moana Center 1450 Ala Moana Blvd.

4th Floor - Ho’okipa Terrace 947-8818

Best “Japanese Style” Shabu Shabu in Hawaii

New Hours 5:30 - 6:45pm

$11.45 Complete Lunch & after 10:30 p.m.

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

Shabu Shabu or any Sukiyaki Set featuring our special sukiyaki sauce. Exp. 10/11/12

Mon-Sat 11am-2pm (last call 1:30pm) Dinner Nightly 5pm-10pm (last call 9:30pm) Validated Parking • 1221 Kapiolani Blvd. • 597-1655

Our toppings are…

#20 Combo

Custard Lover

$4 free for each $20 purchased Pre-Sale bonus expires 11/4/12

featuring…

Nicoise Salad and Moules Marinieres Frites

1006 KAPAHULU AVE.

739-5000

DINNER SERVED TUES-SUN FROM 5PM

ON THE RISE

3660 Waialae Ave. • 737-1177 w w w. 3 6 6 0 . c o m

Celebrating Our 10th Anniversary Join the

947-2836

Open 7 Days • 2700 So. King St.

202 Merchant Street

383-1824

(corner of Merchant & Alakea)

M-F 10am-4:30pm/Sat-Sun 12:30pm-4:30pm

Ocean House in

98-150 Kaonohi St. • Tel: 486-5100

— We are celebrating — Our 10th Anniversary For a

SPECIAL BREAKFAST AND DINNER OFFER

*Menu and prices subject to change. *Dinner Menu Only.

LUNCH: Monday – Friday

Visit our website

Saturday & Sunday

www.oceanhousewaikiki.com

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

DINNER: Monday – Friday Saturday & Sunday

$10.98 $18.98 $24.98 $26.98

CHILDREN 12 & UNDER 4-5 feet 3-4 feet 3 feet & under

50% OFF 75% OFF FREE

D I N I N G O U T | O CT. 7- 1 3 , 2 0 1 2 |

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

FAMILY DINING

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant

Asahi Grill Ward

Liliha Square, 524-1628

Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant

515 Ward Ave. 593-2800

Royal Garden Chinese Restaurant

Henry Loui’s 2850 Paa St. 833-3728

Asian Mix 1234 South Beretania St. 521-1688

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

5724 Kalanianaole Hwy. 377-5566

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

JJ Bistro & French Pastry 3447 Waialae Ave.

739-0993

Big City Diner

Mandalay (The)

Seafood Village

1055 Alakea St. 525-8585

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

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

Kaka‘ako Kitchen Ward Centre 1200 Ala Moana Blvd.

596-7488

NEW SPECIALS! MENU ITEMS! SUMMER

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)

indulgence is closer than you

think

Live Sauteed Deep Fried Maine Mix Seafood Flounder (Whole) with XO Sauce Lobster with Seasoning Herbs

$12.99 $10.99 $9.99

*withtopurchase of entrèe with any other offer or special.(Reg. $15.99)Time.

With purchase of an entrée. Not be combined Limited

OPEN DAILY: 10am — midnight 923 KEEAUMOKU ST.

1841 Ala Moana Blvd.

Between Ilikai & Hilton Hawaiian Village

941-4444

Sizzlin’ Prime Time 3 Course Menu for $42.95 Daily 5pm – 6pm

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

Best Cantonese Cuisine

OD OR IK O Japanese restaurant

Happy Hour Daily in our lounge 5pm – 7pm

Celebrating 40 years!

“Committed devotion to serving authentic Japanese taste & hospitality”

Wine Wednesdays 25% off bottles of wines

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

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

Happy Hour 50% off any size from 4pm-6pm and 10pm-12am

Restaurant Row 500 Ala Moana Blvd.

808.599.3860

Draft Beer!

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

Waikiki Beach Walk 226 Lewers St. 808.440.7910

(picture shown)

Only 7.50

KING SET ($16.95)

All offers expire 10/31/12.

King’s Village Shopping Center 2400 Koa Ave. www.ruthschrishawaii.com

visit us at odorikohawaii.com

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

FREE CRISPY NOODLE APPETIZER with any entree purchase.

*Expires 10/31/12. One coupon per table. Not valid with any other coupon. Must show coupon. telephone: 942.8194 open daily 11:00 a.m. - 10:15 p.m. www.phuketthaihawaii.com 2 2 | D I N I N G O U T | O CT. 7- 1 3 , 2 0 1 2

1960 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 109, Honolulu, HI 96826 www.mccullysc.com • Ample Parking Available in Basement off Pumehana Street

955-3388

WHERE TO DINE Kenny’s Restaurant

Opulicious

1620 N. School St. 841-0931

946 Coolidge Street 943-8885

Kenny’s Hawaiian BBQ

Panya Bistro • Bakery • Bar

1010 University Avenue 942-7622

Ala Moana Center, Mauka - Mall Level 946-6388

Wailana Coffee House 1860 Ala Moana Blvd.

955-1764

Willows (The) 901 Hausten St. 952-9200

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

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

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

1525 Rycroft St. 948-8356

Kit N Kitchen

Tony Roma’s

Shiro’s Saimin Haven

Pagoda

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 2nd floor 922-3333

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

Shore Bird Restaurant

Restaurant Epic

Outrigger Reef on the Beach 922-2887

1131 Nuuanu Ave. 587-7877

Zippy’s Call the one nearest you

Serving Hawaii Since 1989

TIS’ THE SEASON

YAKINIKU

MILLION

Okinawan • Japanese Steak • Seafood Local Favorites Buy One Complete Meal Get the second

50% OFF*

*Some exclusions may apply. Exp. 10/14/12

F O R H O L I D AY I C O R P O R A T E I P R I VA T E E V E N T S

Naeng Myun Buckwheat Noodles in Chilled Special Soup

BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY AT

(choose from Spicy, Cucumber or Cold)

for Violet’s Special

Naeng Myun Cucumber Soup

626 SHERIDAN ST.

495

LUNCH $

(11am - 2pm)

Dine-In Only

(behind Walmart)

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

596-0799 Celebrate Your Birthday

www.genkisushiusa.com

More than just SUSHI!

PRESENTS

GARLIC FEST 2012 OCTOBER 1 - 31

Festive Cocktails Garlic Vodka Shooters / Orange Zest Sea Salt Grey Goose Garlictini Everyday Specials Garlic Soup di Giorno Garlic Ranch Chopped Salad Garlic Confit Mussels Pasta / Feta Cheese Roasted Garlic Pizza / Baby Arugala Sausage / Cheese Stuffed Garlic Bread

Tuesday Garlic Fried Chicken / Creamy Polenta

Friday Garlic Smear Lobster / Risotto

Wednesday Garlic Butternut Squash Lasagna

Saturday Prime Rib / Arbiatta Sauce / Garlic Mashers / Au Jus

Thursday Veal Speidini / White Beans

Sunday Lamb Shank Osso Bucco / Garlic Parmesan Gremolata Dessert Chocolate Budino Sea Salt / Sweet Garlic Chips / Evoo

Daily Specials Monday Roasted Poblano Pepper & Garlic Pesto Pasta

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

[ NI G H TC LUB / / RE S TAURANT/ / V E NUE ]

TO RESERVE YOUR DATE CALL 808.529.0010 OR EMAIL PARTIES@MNLHNL.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 WATERFRONT PLAZA 500 ALA MOANA BLVD PH 808.529.0010 WWW.MNLHNL.COM @MNLHNL

Reservations Recommended

2440 Kuhio Ave.

922 5555 www.hyshawaii.com

OAHU:

ALA MOANA 942-9102 AINA HAINA 373-4033 EWA TOWN CENTER 683-1003 KANEOHE 247-9595 KAPAHULU 735-7700 13 KAPOLEI 674-4227 Locations WAIAU 485-0227 WAIKELE 678-3180 WARD CENTER 591-5600

$

OTHER ISLANDS:

KONA KUKUI GROVE LAHAINA MAUI MALL

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

Proud recipient of:

SERVING LUNCH & DINNER • TAKE-OUT AVAILABLE

FREE

STUFFED GARLIC BREAD*

with purchase on dine-in only at Auntie Pasto’s Kunia *not to be combined with any other promotions • Expires 10/31/12.

94-673 Kupuohi St. Waipahu, HI 96797 (above Denny’s)

PH 680-0005 •Sun – Thurs: 11am– 9pm •Fri & Sat: 11am– 10pm Auntiepastoskunia.com Find us on

and

RECEIVE A

6 DISCOUNT

on a Second Dinner OR A $

3 DISCOUNT

when Dining Alone

Must present coupon (No take outs) Not valid with any other discount offers.

Expires 10/19/12

2850 Paa St. (near Airport and 99 Ranch Market) 833-3728 D I N I N G O U T | O CT. 7- 1 3 , 2 0 1 2 |

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WHERE TO DINE FILIPINO Max’s Of Manila

Chai’s Island Bistro

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

Aloha Tower Marketplace 585-0011

Restaurant Row 599-3860 Waikiki Beach Walk 440-7910

Fine Dining Burgundy 1006 Kapahulu Ave. 739-5000

94-300 Farrington Hwy 801 Dillingham Blvd.

951-6297

Stage Restaurant

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

FINE DINING Fifty Three By The Sea

Hy’s Steak House

53 Ahui Street 536-5353

2440 Kuhio Ave. 922-5555

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

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

Top of Waikiki

Royal Hawaiian Center 922-3400

Waikiki Business Plaza 2270 Kalakaua Ave. 923-3877

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

Brasserie Du Vin 1115 Bethel St. 545-1115

BOUNTY Y theof SEVEN SEAS AS AS

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

October Special $4.99 Green Papaya Salad

Offer valid on dine-in orders only.

Must present coupon. Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons. Exp 10/31/12

111N. King St. near Maunakea

SEAFOOD BUFFET

Dim Sum $ 98

Served 7am Daily

1

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

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

Friday & Saturday 5:30 – 9:30 pm

Take-out Orders Welcomed

WESTRIDGE SHOPPING CENTER • 488-4900

For Reservations

BLUE HAWAII SUSHI BAR & RESTAURANT

$1 OFF Any Bread purchases over $4 Must present coupon • exp. 10/11/12

DAILY BREAD SPECIALS MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

Il Lupino

FRENCH

Plumeria Beach House

Bali Steak & Seafood

ITALIAN

1250 Kapiolani Blvd.

237-5429

Early Bird Special 4-6pm

739-8760

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.

Ciabatta Rustic Kalamata Olive Bread Sundried Tomato Cheesebread Foccacia Derecco Walnut Raisin Hamakua Farms Mushroom Bread Buckwheat Fig

AT

THE KAHALA

Gift Cards Available

HOTEL & RESORT www.kahalaresort.com

1140 Kuala St. (Next to Babies R Us) Pearl City | 456-2128 Sun-Thurs 10:30am-9:00pm | Fri-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm

“All Natural no added chemicals”

988-4310

10% OFF

2752 Woodlawn Dr. • Manoa Marketplace

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

Cash Sale Only

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

for 15 add’l wine parings

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 10/31/12. Must present coupon.

524-1628

Celebrating 11 Years!

valid Sun, Mon & Tue with ad Expires 10/16/12

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

SAT

FRI

WED

THUR

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

Brothers Cazimero

Danny Couch

FREE VALET PARKING • www.chefchai.com • Call 585-0011 2 4 | D I N I N G O U T | O CT. 7- 1 3 , 2 0 1 2

1299

$

Liliha Square by Times Supermarket

50% OFF

Jerry Santos & Hula

Lobster

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

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant

Buy one dinner entrée, receive 2nd entrée

Robert Cazimero

Dear Hearts,

5% OFF

Credit Card Sale Only (With Coupon) (With Coupon)

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

5% OFF

(Charge) • Happy Day Chinese Restaurant 3553 Waialae Avenue

738-8666

10% OFF(Cash)

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

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

A song must be sung from the heart Or it's not a song at all.

It must have warmth from the start Or that song will fail and fall.

I love to sing all day In a squeaky, whimsical way.

I love to sing of people, places and things.

How well it brings Peace and contentment in what 'er I do.

Sincerely, Shiro “Mistah Saimin” 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

WHERE TO DINE Taormina-Sicilian Cuisine

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

Z Pizza

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

Romanos Macaroni Grill

JAPANESE

Ala Moana Center Hookipa Terrace 356-8300

Ichiriki

Genki Sushi

227 Lewers St. 926-5050

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

AIEA 98-150 Kaonohi St. 484-2222

Hifumi Japanese Restaurant

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

HONOLULU 510 Piikoi St. 589-2299

Kobe Japanese Steak House

1841 Ala Moana Blvd.

941-4444

Kozo Sushi

Chinese Cultural Plaza 536-3035

Blue Hawaii Sushi

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

Roast Turkey Feast - $92.95!

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

8-10 lb.* Whole Roasted Turkey (*cooked weight) Poultry Gravy Mashed Potatoes Stuffing Cranberry Relish Dinner Rolls Pumpkin Pie from Napoleon’s Bakery Reheating instructions for fixings included.

Order online at www.acateredexperience.com or call

677-7744

Pick up on Thanksgiving Day Nov. 22nd, 8:30am - 2:00pm at the Hawaii Okinawa Center parking lot, 94-587 Ukee St.

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.

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

(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

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

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

ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL Tuesday, Oct 16th

50% OFF

Max’s Fried Chicken

$

2

Chicken Katsu

PEARL KAI SHOPPING CENTER

SUN - THUR 10:30A - 10:00P / FRI - SAT 10:30A - 10:30P

488-8836

Cuisine of the Philippines www.maxschicken.com

Coupon required. Not combinable with other offers. Expires 10/12/12

THAI CUISINE SERVING HAWAII SINCE 1977...

Dinner 5:00pm - Closing

Available at both locations for Dine-in or Take-Out

951-MAXS (6297) AT ALA MOANA HOTEL, 3rd Floor 410 ATKINSON DRIVE

942-7788

Season’s Greetings Special Menus

OKTOBERFEST $ & $2 1995

Every Monday & Wednesday in October.

1 lb. Choice Beef Shabu Shabu

Draft or Domestic Beers

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.

Won Ton Noodle

Voted Best Thai in Hawaii 15% OFF Take Out

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

98-199 KAMEHAMEHA HWY #B9

MARKET CITY SHPG CNTR 735-3888

Shrimp Scampi

(w/ purchase of a regular meal)

HAPPY HOUR lose 5pm – C r ee 12oz B

$

OPEN TIL MIDNIGHT! 2919 Kapiolani Blvd., #218

Closed 9/30 – 10/11

FREE! 4 Pc GYOZA

Also available Pasta • Burgers • Salads • Sandwiches

$308 + tax $438 + tax 1. Minced Pork Served In Lettuce 1. Royal Garden Roast Meat Combination 2. Fish Maw & Crab Meat Soup or 2. Bird's Nest Soup w/ Chicken or Dried Scallop Soup Steamed Fish Maw, Mushroom & Chicken Soup 3. Shrimps w/ Honey Glazed Walnuts 3. Peking Duck 4. Roast Pea-Par Duck 5. Sizzling Boneless Short Rib w/ Bell 4. Fish Fillet In Fish Bone Basket Pepper, Onion & Black Bean Sauce 5. Lobsters Royal Garden Style 6. Boiled Ranch Chicken In Chicken 6. Baked Rock Salt Ranch Chicken Broth w/ Mustard Cabbage 7. Joke San w/ Shanghai Baby Cabbage 7. Braised Mushroom w/ Cabbage 8. Crab Meat w/ E-mein Noodle 8. House Fried Rice 9. Walnut & Peanut Soup 9. Red Bean Soup w/ Lotus Seed & Lilies w/ Mochi Balls Above menu is limited to 3 tables and cannot combine with any specials and discounts. Please order one day in advance.

2028 Kuhio Avenue Walking distance from all Waikiki Hotels

tel. 951-9355 www.keosthaicuisine.com

Plan Your Next Special Event at Brasserie

Du Vin

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

545-1115 1115 Bethel Street www.brasserieduvin.com D I N I N G O U T | O CT. 7- 1 3 , 2 0 1 2 |

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WHERE TO DINE Sakura Terrace Japanese Cafe

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

1111 McCully Street 947-5411

1240 South King Street 591-1181

Sushi King 2700 S. King St. 947-2836

2746 Kaimuki Avenue 732-1656

2400 Koa Ave. 923-7368

Sumo Ramen

Restaurant Suntory

Yakiniku Million 626 Sheridan St. 596-0799

Tanaka of Tokyo

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

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

Red House In Honolulu

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

Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen

Odoriko Japanese Restaurant

KOREAN

Sushi Company

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

MEXICAN Wahoo’s Fish Taco Kahala • 4614 Kilauea Ave. 732-9229 Ward • 940 Auahi St. 591-1646

SPECIAL!……

$

Rib Au Jus 2.00 OFF Prime or Hawaiian Plate

@ WARD

1.00 OFF Laulau or Kalua Pig Plate

$

SIDE

ORDER

Only

FRIED RICE $1 With purchase of entree. Dine-in only.

Not combinable with other offers/discounts.

Limit one order per coupon. Exp. 10/11/12

SUN-THURS 6:30AM-10PM • FRI-SAT 6:30AM-11PM

515 WARD AVE.

593-2800

Fine Asian Cuisine

Limited Time Only

841-0931

Kam Shopping Center Open 6am Daily

Offer good thru 10/31/12.

Not valid with other offers or discounts.

Shaka Short Rib Burger Combo

8

Monday-Sunday 10:30am to 9:00pm

OPEN DAILY 11 AM - 12 AM

CHOICE of TWO:

plus tax

946-7474

www.themandalayhawaii.com

BYOB 3441 WAIALAE AVE

OPEN TUE-SUN LUNCH

OPEN DAILY 10:30am-10pm

999

780-3115

SHRIMP JUMBO SHRIMP SPECIAL SPECIAL $12.95 $9.25

• (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

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

Cannot combine w/other specials/discounts. Exp. 10/11/12 McCully Shopping Center

$

ON SALE! ........ per lb.

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

Reg. $15.95

$ 89

1055 Alakea Street FREE PARKING Mon-Fri after 5pm & All Day Sat & Sun

Blue Crab

BENTO $11.95

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

✁

525-8585

The Perfect Place for any Celebration: Weddings, Birthdays, Graduations & more.

Serving Hawaii’s most popular Chinese Dishes and Dim Sum (made fresh daily)

LIVE NFL GAMES Available Monday thru Thursday

/dozen

Live

(picture not shown)

• (3) Jumbo

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

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

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

536-3035

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

BYOB

Make Someone’s Day Special Order one to two weeks in advance.

Ala Moana Center • Mall Level

(Mountain side, next to Shirokiya) www.lapalmedor-usa.com 941-6161 2 6 | D I N I N G O U T | O CT. 7- 1 3 , 2 0 1 2

DURING OCTOBER

10%

OF ALL SOFT DRINK

PURCHASES WILL BENEFIT…

CHILI FRANK $ PLATE reg $7.75....

5.95

946 Coolidge St. (across Moiliili Long’s) Mon-Thur: 10:00 am - 2:30 pm • 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm Fri & Sat: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm • Sun Closed

1

ANY $ 00 FOR DESSERT with purchase of an Entreé

943-8885

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.

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

WHERE TO DINE NIGHT CLUB M Night Club Honolulu Restaurant Row 500 Ala Moana Blvd 529-0010

The Ocean House Restaurant

SHOR American Seafood Grill

2169 Kalia Rd., Outrigger Reef On The Beach 923-2277

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

New Violet’s Grill

Shabu Shabu House

Crab City

Kapalama Shopping Center 1210 Dillingham Blvd # 8 841-8535

3441 Waialae Ave. 780-3115

PACIFIC RIM 3660 on the Rise

VIETNAMESE

SWEETS Ice Forest

901 Hausten St. 952-6990

Pho My Lien

202 Merchant Street 383-1824

98-150 Kaonohi St. 488-4900

Served Family Style • $35++ BYOB • No Corkage Fee

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

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Keo’s Thai Cuisine

2028 Kuhio Ave. 951-9355

1221 Kapiolani Blvd 597-1655

Karai Crab

3660 Waialae Ave. 737-1177

THAI

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OKINAWAN

Tropical Tribe

(across Pan Am Bldg) 1637 Kapiolani Blvd.

366-8226

The Really Loco, Loco Moco with Fresh Kalei Egg and Kim Chee Fried Rice

Back by Popular Demand! For a limited time only!

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Desserts Galore!

Try Our Famous OXTAIL SOUP! “Tender and Tasty.

Everyone Loves Our Oxtail Soup.”

Try our delicious…

Ilima and Honolulu Magazine Award-Winning pastries and our 4 or 5 course meals!

APPLE FRESCO SALAD It’s a mix of savory and sweet with a dash of amazing! Made with mixed greens, dried cranberries, gala apples, goat cheese, toasted almonds and balsamic vinaigrette.

Treat yourself while you still have time.

Food for dine in only till Oct 12.

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

Bistro & French Pastry

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

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

Chili Frank $

6

.35*

2746 Kaimuki Ave

739-0993 • 626-5368

3447 Waialae Ave. • jjfrenchpastry.com

732-1656

www.SekiyasRestaurant.com

ACROSS KAIMUKI H.S.

2012

Vic Pac $

8.28*

fast food

fast food 25¢ from each Vic Pac sold will be donated to the Shane Victorino Foundation. *Restaurant Price: Chili Frank $7.35, Vic Pac $9.38. Prices slightly higher at Zippy’s Kahului. Offer valid from 10/1/2012 - 10/31/2012 for Chili Frank, 10/1/2012 - 12/31/12 for Vic Pac. Cannot be combined with any other promotional offers, coupons or discount cards. While supplies last. Sorry, no substitutions. Other restrictions may apply.

*Prices slightly higher at Kahului. Some restrictions may apply.

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orderoftheday Owner Alves de Moraes with Tupi Tribe ($6) and Tropical Tribe Bowl

But, after enjoying Hawaii and “falling in love” with the weather, ocean and surroundings, the budding entrepreneur decided to apply his business acumen and opened Tropical Tribe — a brightly colored food truck located on Kapiolani Boulevard (across from Papa John’s and 24 Hour Fitness) that serves high quality acai bowls, shakes and tea.

“I’ve been everywhere, and have eaten acai bowls. In Brazil they are extremely popular,” Alves de Moraes says. “This berry is so popular in terms of protein and vitamins, it can’t be beat. There is more protein in the acai berries than in tuna fish.”

After coming to Oahu, the owner of Tropical Tribe scoured the island looking for a quality acai bowl, and realized that recipes he was finding used a low-grade acai, far inferior to what he was used to enjoying in Brazil. Alves de Morales explains that ancient tribes in the Amazon discovered the acai and guarana berries, and relied on their potent properties for energy and strength throughout everyday life. The acai berry also was cred-

Classic Tribe Bowl ($7 regular, $8.50 large)

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ited with keeping the tribes alive during periods of food scarcity as the fruit’s amino acids, proteins and antioxidants essentially became a meal in itself.

“The competitors use the Sambazon brand of acai in their recipes, and it is actually one of the worst qualities of acai out there,” Alves de Moraes says. “They were the first one to bring acai to the U.S., so they became famous. What I decided to do was import the high quality acai directly from Brazil because I wanted people to

Strawberry Tribe ($6)

Tropical Tribe Bowl ($8 regular, $9.50 large)

enjoy the same tastes that we have there.”

In addition to acai, Alves de Moraes also imports guarana, a natural energy and focus enhancer, and Yerba Mate tea, a powerful herbal tea that is consumed daily in South America because of its stellar health properties.

Classic Tribe Bowl ($7 regular, $8.50 large) features a mixture of premier acai and guarana that is topped with granola, bananas and honey. Similarly, Workout Bowl ($7.50 regular, $9 large) features the same combination while also including whey protein — a favorite choice of those heading to or recovering from a tough workout.

Tropical Tribe Bowl ($8 regular, $9.50 large) serves up acai, guarana, granola, bananas and honey, along with fresh strawberries and blueberries.

For those looking to shake it up, Tropical Tribe’s shake options provide energy and nutrition on the go. Tupi Tribe ($6) includes Yerba Mate tea, guarana and acai, while Strawberry Tribe ($6) includes the same ingredients in addition to strawberry ice cream.

Tropical Tribe also serves cold Yerba Mate tea in its Guayaki Tribe ($2), which brings the nutrients from the herbal tea’s “leaves of the god’s nectar” to local consumers.

Tropical Tribe Where: 1637 Kapiolani Blvd., Honolulu Call: 366.8226 Hours: Monday-Thursday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fridays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; closed Sundays.

Web: www.Tropical-Tribe.com