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Zippy’s McCully store manager Peter Chun

There are many reasons to be merry this season, thanks to Zippy’s Restaurants’ assortment of holiday party platters and specials the whole family can enjoy.

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By Alana Folen | Photos by Leah Friel

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appy Sunday, Ono readers! This week I have the best assignment ever … as in ever! Those who know me well, know my fascination with peanut butter. Put this ooey, gooey, chunky, creamy stuff on anything and I’m all over it. So now, to be able to devote myself to a plethora of peanut butter masterpieces is a dream come true from a foodie standpoint. My, oh my, am I in heaven or what?

Yet, it’s time to bypass the traditional peanut butter and jelly, and peanut butter and banana — I’ve decided to kick it up a notch and revel in peanut butter glory that is extraordinary, and will leave you wanting more.

OK, enough of the gushing, let’s get to it and dive right in to all things peanut butter at the following Ono, You Know establishments. Truly, if you adore peanut butter just as much as I do, you’re in luck. Welcome to a peanut butter paradise!

RumFire Decadence awaits at Sheraton Waikiki’s RumFire as executive chef Brett Villarmia turns the tables and puts his own spin on “social comfort food,” which the restaurant is renowned. And, in my opinion, peanut butter just screams comfort food. It’s a staple in my diet, and when a peanut butter craving comes on, it needs to be satisfied pronto!

Well, much to my delight, on my most recent visit to RumFire, chef Brett tickled my taste buds with

Perfection

Elvis Fudge. Priced at $8, Villarmia describes this luscious dessert as RumFire’s take on the classic Elvis combination, which usually incorporates peanut butter and bananas.

“What we do here at RumFire is we roast island bananas and pair them with chocolate ganache and roasted peanut butter. Our Elvis Fudge has a crust, which resembles a peanut butter crunch, and it’s served with homemade guava jam,” he

explains.

Of course, the majority of the dessert features utterly delicious roasted peanut butter and Valrhona chocolate, thus equating to ooey, gooey goodness! I took one bite, and I seriously just died and went to heaven.

Of course, it was that good! Yet, to really understand this level of prestigious taste, you have to experience it for yourself. Trust me, you’ll see peanut butter in a whole new light.

Patrons are presented with three pieces of Elvis Fudge, and Villarmia does his best to keep up with the lunch and dinner demand as there’s no sweeter way to end your meal.

“This dessert is really popular,” he says. “When it comes to our peanut butter, we take the time to roast our own peanuts and then grind them, so you get that pop of peanut. The texture is similar to a Nestle’s Crunch Bar, being that it’s both crunchy and creamy.”

Wow, RumFire has done it again.

The peanut butter gods are smiling and all is well in the world and in my stomach — all thanks to Elvis Fudge.

RumFire Sheraton Waikiki 2255 Kalakaua Ave. 921.4600

Left: JJ Bistro & French Pastry’s Peanut Butter Opera Cake ($3.95 to go, $5.50 dine-in)

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VO eeting friends for a bite to eat, going to dinner with family in town for the holidays, stopping for lunch while Christmas shopping — it’s the time of year for dining out and sharing meals with the special people in your life.

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to food, everyone has their own tastes and preferences, so if you’re a vegetarian, the best course to follow is to find a restaurant that caters to everyone.

Seafood Village Chinese Cuisine is spacious and elegant, and offers an extensive menu just right for familystyle dining. Despite its name, vegetarians can enjoy a delicious Cantonese-style feast right alongside all those fishand meat-eaters.

And, says Steve Matsuno, executive general manager of the eatery located in Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Seafood Village wants to make your dining experience the best it can be, and is ready to meet your requests (within reason, of course).

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Story by Alana Folen | Photos by Lawrence Tabudlo

t’s the holidays again, and Mr. C aka Santa Claus isn’t the only one who’s up to his ears in work this time of year. Sure, he’s making his list and checking it twice, and his elves are wrapping an endless amount of gifts for eager boys and girls. However, right here at home, thousands of miles from the North Pole, Zippy’s Restaurants is giving Santa a run for his money. Like a welloiled engine, this iconic local eatery is gearing up for the many feasts that come along with this joyous season.

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1725 S. King St., Honolulu (various other locations) 973.0877 (S. King) Open 24 hours, seven days a week (Call for holiday hours) zippys.com

“The holidays are a busy time for us,” says Zippy’s Restaurants marketing manager Jeanine MamiyaKalahiki. “Shopping takes a toll on everyone, and it’s nice to provide a place for customers to sit back, relax and enjoy a hot, comforting meal.

“We also offer gift cards, which are the perfect gift!

And for your convenience, select locations will have a designated gift card express table for those on the go,” she adds. “From now through Dec. 31, purchase $50 in Zippy’s gift cards and you will receive a free $5 Zippy's gift certificate.”

Having offered holiday specials for years on end, and hot off a successful Thanksgiving, Zippy’s Restaurants keeps on giving with its party platters for the holidays. Gather the whole family and enjoy a Holiday Sushi Platter ($26.95*), which presents 40 pieces of maki, 12 pieces of cucumber sushi, 12 pieces of takuan and 10 pieces of inari sushi. The Holiday Sushi Platter is available for pick up now through Dec. 31 at all Oahu locations and Jan. 1 at select locations including Ala Moana, Ewa,

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Kahala, Kaneohe, Kapolei, Koko Marina, Makiki, Mililani, Pearlridge, Vineyard and Waiau.

Zippy’s staff kindly ask that you place your order 48 hours in advance.

“We are honored to be a part of local holiday celebrations — whether it’s individual plates, barrels or platters — we provide ono food that you can be proud to serve at your gatherings,” MamiyaKalahiki says, noting that Zippy’s Restaurants has been a part of family traditions since its inception in 1966. “We have a lot of repeat customers purchasing our sushi platters.

They love it. And who could go wrong with our Local Favorites Pupu Platters?”

Priced at $27.75*, this highly requested platter has it all and is love at first sight for any carnivore with its mouth-watering selection of Teriyaki Beef.

Hoki, Chicken Katsu, Hot Dog and Portuguese Sausage. According to Mamiya-Kalahiki, Korean Fried Chicken platter ($30.75*), Fried Noodle platter ($23.50*), Spam Musubi platter ($17.50*) and Chicken Katsu platter ($21.95*) are all top picks as well.

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“These pupu platters are available at all Zippy’s locations at any time,” she states. “Please call at least one hour in advance to place your order.”

And Dec. 22 through Christmas Day, Zippy’s treats you to Christmas specials from 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. at its dine-in restaurants and fast-food counters. Classic meals such as Roast Turkey ($9* fast-food counter, $10.35* restaurant), Baked Ham ($7.95* fast-food counter, $9.15* restaurant), Roast Turkey/Baked Ham Combo ($9.85 fast-food counter, $11.35* restaurant), Grilled Salmon with Crab and Artichoke Sauce ($13.75* dine-in restaurant only) and Prime Rib ($13.95* dine-in restaurant only) will be served fresh and hot.

“We have a variety of items to please any palate, and we take pride in offering consistent taste from one Zippy's to another,” Mamiya-Kalahiki explains.

“We actually have an executive chef who comes up with new items, as well as a Quality Assurance Department that ensures all of our foods are prepared with quality and consistency throughout all of our locations.”

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cials are derived from homemade local recipes and are made from scratch, and “ono food served with aloha” is what the restaurant strives for each and every day.

“We create tasteful meals served with genuine care, and are committed to being the best neighborhood restaurant where

served, appreciated and reminisced over,” MamiyaKalahiki says.

Then, just when you think you are about to burst from all the holiday fare and fixings, Zippy’s plans to welcome 2013 with a bang — Sushi Platters, Konbu Maki ($9.95 sixpack), Namasu ($12.95 2pound Zip Meal, $38.95 7-

pound barrel) and Chicken Nishime ($12.95 2-pound Zip Meal, $38.95 7-pound barrel) — are definite New Year must-haves.

Konbu Maki features pork, carrot and gobo perfectly wrapped in konbu and kanpyo.

Namasu is a tasty array of Japanese pickled vegetables (cucumber, carrots and daikon), and, of course, New Year’s isn’t complete without the classic dish Chicken Nishime, a Japanese stew, which includes chicken, konyaku, carrots, sataimo (taro balls), renken (lotus root), gobo, bamboo shoots and shiitake mushrooms.

Payment is required to place an order, and the last day to pre-order Zippy’s New Year’s Specials is Dec. 26 (on Oahu). Order online by clicking on the New Year’s Specials link at zippys.com, but keep in mind, online ordering is available for Oahu pickups only. Customers also have the choice to preorder with a credit card by calling 973-0880. Phone lines will be open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m, and Visa MasterCard and American Express are accepted.

Pick-up dates are scheduled for Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 at Zippy’s Kapolei, Vineyard, Makiki, Waiau, Ala Moana, Pearlridge, Kaneohe, Kahala, Koko Marina, Ewa and Mililani locations.

“These locations will be open at 10 a.m. on New Year’s Day with the exception of Ala Moana and Pearlridge, which will open at 8 a.m. All other Zippy’s locations will be closed on New Year’s Day,” Mamiya-Kalahiki explains.

Looking ahead to 2013, Zippy’s Restaurants is excited to announce the opening of a brand new location in Hilo next summer. In the meantime, the Zippy’s ohana and its customers are reveling in the recent renovations to and reopening of Zippy’s McCully.

“Zippy’s would like to thank our customers for their continued patronage and for allowing us the opportunity to serve you.

We look forward to the new year and hope we continue to see you around,” Mamiya-Kalahiki says. *Prices may vary at locations.

1 Zippy’s Ricky Lagmay with Zippy's holiday gift cards 2 Namasu (Zip Meal $12.95, Barrel $38.95), Chicken Nishime (Zip Meal $12.95, Barrel $38.95), Konbu Maki ($9.95) 3 Prime Rib ($13.95* dine-in restaurant only) 4 Holiday Sushi Platter ($26.95*) 5 Chicken Katsu ($21.95*) 6 Korean Fried Chicken ($30.75*) 7 Local Favorites Platter ($27.75*) 8 Spam Musubi Platter ($17.50*) 9 Fried Noodles ($23.50*)

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Bring The Willows home this New Year

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eady or not, 2012 is coming to an end. It can be a stressful time of year, but there are many wonderful things about the holiday season, such as family, food, friends and more food.

But if you’re like me, cooking (along with the prepping and cleaning) is the last thing you want to do.

This year, The Willows in Moiliili is offering a special takeout menu on New Year’s Day. “It’s the first time we’re doing this,” explains Garret Kamei, administrative director, noting that the restaurant is open on New Year’s Day for those who prefer to dine out. “I think a lot of local families want to spend time at home resting after New Year’s Eve. We’re hoping to allow customers to bring The Willows into their home instead of getting out of the house to come here.”

There are nearly 20 items available on the special New Year’s Day takeout menu, consisting of the most popular items from The Willows buffet, plus Karai Chicken Wings from The Willows’ sister restaurant Karai Crab. Each dish is ordered by

half-pans with a serving size to feed 10 to 12 people.

Karai Chicken Wings ($46) are made with a cajun butter seasoning that has a medium level of spicyness, or you can ask for it to be mild or spicy hot.

“A lot of customers say it’s the best chicken wings they’ve ever had,” notes Kamei.

Also popular are Chicken Karaage ($38), which has at least 40 pieces of deep-fried tender chicken nuggets with black sesame seeds tossed in a teriyaki

WHERE 901 Hausten St. CALL 952.9200 HOURS Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (lunch) and 5:30-9 p.m. (dinner) Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (lunch) and 5-9 p.m. (dinner) *Open on Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (lunch) and 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. (dinner), and on Christmas Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (lunch) and 4 to 9 p.m. (dinner) WEBSITE willowshawaii.com

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or many locals, Pagoda Restaurant is practically an institution. Its peaceful surroundings of lush greenery, a waterfall and colorful koi make it irresistible. With an updated interior and exterior, and a new menu, there’s really no excuse not to go back.

“It’s a completely different ambience when you walk in,” says executive chef Jason Takemura. “But it still has the Pagoda feel; we still do a lot of comfort food.”

One menu item that will have your taste buds dancing in anticipation: Baked Apple Pancakes ($10.50).

Caramelized Granny Smith apples are coated with sugar and cinnamon, folded into pancake batter and baked in the oven, making it fluffy. It is served with a breakfast version of creme anglaise sauce that is made without eggs to make it lighter and perfect for early

morning hours.

If you’re heading in for lunch, thank the inspiration behind Mr. Park’s Oxtail Ramen ($12). The story goes, that Mr. Park went to Pagoda to dine one day in an extremely hungry state and asked that his oxtail soup be served with ramen noodles, and a new menu item was born.

And according to Takemura, “It’s actually huge, it’s a very big portion.”

The ramen noodles are fresh from local company, Sun Noodle. Also included in the soup are vegetables, and a couple of shrimp and shiitake mushroom dumplings. If you’re really hungry, Takemura says that

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Topped with tomatoes and capers; eggplant and capanada; and roasted beats with gorgonzola and fresh blood orange, the trio of crusty bread toppers provides three distinct flavor profiles that are unique, yet complement each other perfectly. Half each crispy disc and make your way twice around the plate. Be careful, the tomato and capers bruschetta is

l Lupino just won’t be the same with the passing of chef Nicola Sayada, who died last week after a year-long battle with cancer. However, his memory lives on in the restaurant’s commitment to fresh ingredients and simple flavors expertly prepared. That became clear during a round of lite appetizers at the Italian eatery.

Sitting under the cool canopy fronting Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Roasted Beet Salad ($14) is a perfect way to explore the everevolving menu options. Made with wild sorrel, broken walnut tuile and served with an orange and lemon citrus gel, the salad is wonderfully refreshing as the mint-infused sorrel mixes easily with the citrus gel to coat the firm beets in a icy bath of flavorful dressing.

Sticking with the tasty garden offerings, Roasted Fig Salad ($16) is served with gorgonzola dolce, baby arugula, chopped walnuts and drizzled with a balsamic vinaigrette.

The figs are naturally sweet and the gorgonzola provides a creamy texture and a bit of saltiness that balances nicely with the slightly bitter greens. If you’re sitting down for a full dinner you may even want to try this for dessert. Mix it up.

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lways 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 Shiro’s Saimin Haven’s head chef Warlie Aguarin, who gives us a little taste of Shiro’s and shares just what fuels his culinary drive.

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

Shiro “Mistah” Saimin. He had humble beginnings, overcame insurmountable odds, but never gave up.

“Mistah” had a great work ethic and an even better personality. His words of wisdom and business philosophies are things that I admire.

What’s your most popular dish?

One of our most popular dishes is Kalua Pork/Pig. It started off as a Thursday/Friday Special, but we kept running out of it after the first day. Recently we made it a permanent menu option. We feature it in our plate lunches, saimin combinations and catering. Making kalua pork takes the most time and effort to prepare, but customers can tell that we put a lot of TLC in cooking it right.

Is there a dish that you create that’s not on your menu, but available upon request? Kalgarete, a Spanish/Filipino stew with my own twist. It features beef, chicken and pork that’s marinated overnight in a garlic, vinegar, shoyu and spice

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Hilton For The Holidays Leave the cooking behind and treat your family to world-class service as you dine beachfront at one of the fabulous Hilton Hawaiian Village restaurants this Christmas. Choose from a wide variety of sumptuous holiday menu options, both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, December 24 and 25, 2012.

With settings from casual to grand, you’ll find tempting choices for your holiday celebration.

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5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Adult $68.00 / Child $34.00 (12 years and under) Entrée choice of Pan Seared Kona Kampachi with Warm Sea Asparagus Salad or Center Cut Rib-Eye Steak RA I N BO W L A N A I ____________________ DINNER BUFFET

5:00 pm - 9:30 pm Adult $59.00 / Child $29.00 (12 years and under) Decadent buffet featuring a Prime Rib carving station, Island Fish, Roast Tom Turkey, Steamed Snow Crab Legs, a pasta station, assorted dim sum and an array of desserts

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ust in time for the holidays, Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant is serving up a host of fresh seafood selections that will surely satisfy those gathered to celebrate all the season has to offer.

Eddie Ma has managed the eatery, which has hosted customers from around the island at its Niu Valley Shopping Center location for more than three

ioned, and wasn’t truly Chinese — it was more of what they call ‘chop suey cooking style,’ which is not that popular with Chinese people. Also, that cooking style is not too healthy, so I came in and upgraded a lot of the dishes.”

In addition to offering a tasty Hong Kong-style menu, Ma also has eliminated MSG from Lung Fung’s dishes.

“We’ve brought in a lot of dishes that

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decades, for more than 10 years. After spending the early stages of his career gaining experience at some of Hawaii’s popular Chinese eateries, he branched out along with some co-workers and took the management role at Lung Fung.

“This is a famous restaurant among the local people here in Hawaii for over 30 years, and I had an opportunity to come manage this location and update the menu,” explains Ma. “As soon as I came in, I realized that the menu was old fash-

are very popular in Hong Kong and China,” he says. “We have a lot of repeat customers, and we want to let them try something new so they continue to come back. We’re very thankful for all of our loyal customers who continue to support us even with the bad economy.”

For those looking to indulge in freshcaught seafood served family style, Ma recommends Steamed Uhu ($19.95 per pound). The whole island fish is steamed with ginger and green onions to lock in

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the bold flavors. Lung Fung also features Salt and Pepper Lobster ($18), and also is offering an ongoing special: Customers may purchase a whole lobster prepared to their liking for just $12.95 with the purchase of a regular menu item.

“These seafood dishes are perfect for holiday gatherings,” Ma says, adding that the eatery can accommodate approximately 150 patrons in its roomy dining area.

Customers continue to enjoy a host of traditional favorites, including the iconic Peking Duck ($19 for a half order, $38 for a whole duck). The savory duck is served with 12 buns and a flavorful dipping sauce. Ma also suggests that customers try Stir-Fry String Beans with Ground Pork ($10.95), which includes a hearty portion of the fresh, crispy string beans surrounded by tender pieces of pork and a spicy chili pepper sauce.

Salt and Pepper Lobster ($18)

Those craving noodles need to look no further than Bat Jan Fried Noodle ($10.95). The dish includes a bed of fresh chow mein noodles, which can be substituted with cake noodles for an additional $1. In addition to being topped with fresh carrots, mushrooms and snap peas, the noodles are smothered with large morsels of seafood, chicken and pork that bring a wide range of flavors and textures to the

Steamed Uhu ($19.95 per pound) Bat Jan Fried Noodle ($10.95) dining experience.

Adjacent to its large, open dining area, Lung Fung also features a full-service bar, private dining room and welcomes takeout orders. The restaurant also boasts an ample supply of free parking, and as Ma explains, “For people looking to eat great Chinese cuisine, they should give us a try.

We have a lot of different dishes compared to other restaurants, and the experience is worth the drive.”

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All about tasty choices

I CAMELLIA BUFFET WHERE 930 McCully St., Honolulu CALL 951.0511 HOURS Open daily, 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m.

s it life or lunch that is all about choices? Well, why can’t it be about both? At Camellia Buffet there’s lunch ($17.95) and dinner (25.95) buffets, which give guests a variety of choices as you put together a delicious, personalized meal.

The restaurant offers tasty meat and seafood selections of Kalbi Short Ribs, Spicy Pork, Barbecue Chicken, Flap Meat Steak and Shrimp (dinner only).

As the meat sizzles on the tabletop yakiniku grill, you can add some of your favorite vegetables in to the mix. A few of Camellia’s vegetable options include sprouts, mushrooms, broccoli, bell peppers and

onions.

Moving on to a few other sides that might bring your meal to a satisfactory completion is a helping of macaroni salad, kimchi or soy beans.

And we can’t forget about dessert! Choose from fresh fruit such as pineapple and oranges, or Jell-O or ice cream.

If you like the freedom of variety and choice Camellia can certainly provide that, at least for lunch or dinner.

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2012 Purchase a $100 Gift Card from Pagoda Restaurant and Receive a $15 Pagoda Restaurant Gift Certificate

Frank De Lima’s Holiday Show & Dinner Friday, December 14, 2012 • Pagoda Hotel C’est SiBon Ballroom • Doors Open: 5:30pm Dinner: 5:45-7:00pm • Show Time Starts at 7:30pm till 8:30pm • Adults: $50 - Children: $30 (5-8) • For Reservations #948-8370 Reserved Seating, Tickets Paid In Advance

Dinner Buffet Menu

A TIME FOR MERRIMENT AND CELEBRATION

Asian Chicken Salad with Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette / Tofu Watercress Salad with Takuan, Taegu and Toasted Garlic Shoyu Dressing Vegetable Crudités / Potato Salad / Fish & Tako Poke / Seasonal Fruits

Christmas in Paradise

Roast Prime Rib of Beef / Shrimp & Vegetable Tempura Shichimi Garlic Chicken / Island Style Steamed Fish

at The Royal Hawaiian Enjoy a 4-course Prix Fixe Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Dinner at the award-winning Azure Restaurant, featuring Kona Lobster, Braised Lamb “Osso Bucco” and Vanilla Panna Cotta.

Or join us in the Monarch Room for a memorable Christmas Day Brunch Buffet, that includes an assortment from omelets to chilled seafood, roasted suckling pig, Japanese tempura, a fresh sushi station and a decadent chocolate fountain.

For details, visit royal-hawaiian.com, call 921-4600 or visit the Concierge Desk.

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Steamed Rice / Garlic Mashed Potatoes / Vegetable Chow Mein Noodles Assorted Cakes & Pies / Macadamia Nut Tarts / Brownies Pagoda’s Signature Cinnamon White Chocolate Bread Pudding

1525 Rycroft Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96814 Phone: (808) 948-8370 • www.pagodahawaii.com Breakfast: Daily 6:30am-1pm Brunch Buffet: Sat & Sun 10:00am-2:00pm Lunch Service: Mon-Fri 11:00am-2:00pm Dinner Buffet: Wed-Sun 5:00pm-9:30pm

LIVE JAZZ Featuring Jazz pianist, vocalist and composer Maggie Herron. Her previous experience includes songwriting and performing for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, extensive performances throughout the West Coast, Pacific Northwest and Hawaii.

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3660ONTHERISE 3660 Waialae Ave., Kaimuki

BALISTEAK&SEAFOOD 2005 Kalia Road, Waikiki

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Dinner, Adults $80, Children $45

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Holiday BIG Meals-To-Go, $199.95

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Treat the family to a gala Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet at 3660 on the Rise! Go to town on Roast Prime Rib of Beef, Roast Leg of Lamb with English Mint Sauce, Chicken & Sausage Cassoulet, Braised Pork Belly and Poached Nori-Wrapped Salmon.

Jump-start the feast with appetizers such as Mesclun of ‘Nalo Greens, Oysters on the Half Shell, Aburage & Imitation Crab Salad, Greek-Style Salad, and Pipikaula Poke. Then polish it off with your choice of dessert favorites. Your star will be rising at 3660 on the Rise!

949.4321 Daily, 5:30-9 p.m. hiltonhawaiianvillage.com

Treat the whole family to a unique Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Dinner at Bali Steak & Seafood with a Four-Course Prix-Fixe Menu, which includes your choice of appetizers (Kahuku Sweet Corn & Crab Chowder or Seared Diver Scallops), your choice of salads (Hirabara Spinach Salad or Waimea Mixed Greens) and an entrée selection of Filet Mignon, Prime New York Strip, HerbSalted Prime Rib, Volcano Island Honey Sesame-Glazed Goose or Miso-Glazed Island Snapper. The super finale is a Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Cake!

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Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet, Adults $49.95, Children (3-10) $20

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Don’t want to cook for the holidays, but want an ono, local-style meal? Big City Diner’s Holiday BIG Meals-To-Go are the perfect solution! The complete package feeds 8-12 people and includes: Fresh Garden Salad with Organic Mesclun and Roma Tomato, Flame-Broiled Boneless Kalbi Topped with Roasted Sesame and Green Onion, Real Korean-Style Kimchee, Roasted Sweet Corn and Green Peas with Real Butter, your choice of Steamed White or Brown Rice with Furikake, and to cap it all off, Big Island Macadamia Nut Bread Pudding topped with Haupia Creme Sauce! Time to chow down, Christmas-style!

Xmas Special, $25.95

735.3888 Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-midnight; Saturdays, 8 a.m.-midnight; Sundays, 8 a.m.-10 p.m.

Christmas time is the time for Anytime Cafe! Its tasty Xmas Special begins with a Fried Dumpling Salad and Cream of Shrimp Bisque Soup, then your choice of Lobster Pasta (lobster meat in a pink sauce topped with lobster tail), Turkey Breast (lightly breaded turkey breast sautéed with mushrooms in marsala demiglaze sauce served with pasta and vegetables) or Lamb Chop (panfried lamb chop in peppercorn sauce served with pasta and vegetables). Make the celebration last with a delectable Cream Brulee dessert.

BEACHHOUSEATTHEMOANA 2365 Kalakaua Ave., Moana Surfrider, Waikiki

921.4600 Dec. 25 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. beachhousewaikiki.com

The Beachhouse at the Moana has prepared an expansive traditional Christmas Day Brunch Buffet for you, but with a twist. Feast on Duck Confit and Seared Duck Breast, Potato-Crusted Mahi Mahi, Honey-Glazed Ham, or Prime Rib with Horseradish Cream. Finish it off with Holiday Yule Logs, English Mince Pie, or a Chocolate Fondue Station! Diet? What diet?

Christmas Day Brunch Buffet, Adults $80, Children (6-12) $40

BLUEHAWAIISUSHIBAR&RESTAURANT 1140 Kuala St., #104, Pearl City

Dynamite, $6.95 (regular $7.95)

456.2128 Monday-Thursday, 4-9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

If you want something off the beaten track from turkey, ham or beef for the Yuletide, try Blue Hawaii Sushi Bar & Restaurant’s Dynamite. It’s an explosive starter that features mushrooms and zucchini served in a casserole with a layer of scallops and shrimp, then baked to perfection until golden brown. The dish also features the signature creamy Dynamite Sauce, which includes mayonnaise, tobiko, shoyu and lemon. It’s on special for the holidays, so get it while it lasts!

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CANTONSEAFOODRESTAURANT 923 Keeaumoku St., Makiki

Holiday Party Special Menu, $188 (serves 10-12)

955.3388 Daily, 10 a.m.-midnight

For all your party needs, it’s Canton Seafood Restaurant’s Holiday Party Special Menu to the rescue! The gargantuan spread serves 10-12 people and treats your guests to Seafood with Fish Maw Soup, Peking Duck (whole), Live Lobster with Ginger and Onion (two), Shrimp Walnuts with Mayonnaise, Tenderloin Steak with Spring Beans, Crispy Garlic Chicken (whole), Chinese Broccoli with Dried Fish, Fried Rice “Young Chow Style” and Dessert of the Day. After all that, you may not be awake to open any presents.

FENDUBOULANGERIE 2752 Woodlawn Drive, Suite 5-119, Manoa

ACATEREDEXPERIENCE

677.7744 Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. acateredexperience.com

Pick up on Christmas Day at A Catered Experience Office, 94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd. in Waipio

For the do-it-yourself carver at Christmas, A Catered Experience’s Hot Roasted Turkey Package is the perfect time-saver!

You get a hot, fully cooked and ready-to-eat, tender Whole Roast Turkey (8-10 pounds cooked), along with Poultry Gravy (4 pounds), Real Mashed Potatoes (4 pounds), Stuffing (3 pounds), Cranberry/Pineapple Relish (1 pound), Dinner Rolls (one dozen) and a Napoleon’s Bakery Pumpkin Pie. For large gatherings, you might want to order extras like Potato Macaroni Salad, Maki Sushi and Chicken Nishime.

Hot Roasted Turkey Package for the Holidays, $92.95

FIVESTARINTERNATIONALBUFFET 988.4310 Monday-Saturday, 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sundays, 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

380.9300 Daily, Lunch, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Happy Hour, 2-5 p.m.; Dinner, 5-10 p.m. fivestarwaikiki.com

2301 Kalakaua Ave., #C-308, Waikiki

The stars will come out for you during Christmas at Five Star International Buffet with its succulent Seared Tuna (moist tuna complemented by a sweet, tangy lychee salsa) served with roasted pineapple. Then, polish off the celebration with a yummy Ganache Cake with Coconut Carmel Sauce. Mm-mm-Merry Christmas!

No Christmas celebration is complete without bread, and Fendu Boulangerie’s Fendu Stollen Bread is a modern version of a traditional German Christmas loaf mixed the French way, creating a bread that is lighter in texture than the traditional. Cap off any holiday get-together with confections from Fendu Boulangerie!

Fendu Stollen Bread, Regular Loaf $23, Petite Loaf $12.75

Seared Tuna with Roast Pineapple & Lychee Salsa: Lunch $19, Dinner $48

GOODTOGRILL

GENKISUSHI Available at all Genki locations during the month of December

genkisushiusa.com

734.7345 Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Fridays, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Saturdays, noon-10 p.m.; Sundays, noon-9:30 p.m. goodtogrill.com

888 Kapahulu Ave., Suite 170, Safeway Kapahulu Shopping Center

During the month of December, Genki Sushi won’t just be sticking with sushi anymore — the restaurant created a special holiday Tropical Medlee Delight just for you, consisting of a yummy Oreo cookie crust, vanilla bottom, strawberry middle, and a honeydew sorbet on top. So, after that traditional (or non-traditional) holiday meal, drop by Genki Sushi to polish it off in style!

Tropical Medlee Delight: Oahu $4.80, Outer Islands $4.90

Love to taste that grilled flavor, but don’t want to do all the work to make it come out right? Good To Grill’s Christmas Holiday Platters are for you! There’s three brokeda-mout' packages to choose from: Prime Rib Platter ($99.99 for 10), Hickory Smoked Gold Medal Ham Platter ($69.99), or Cornish Game Hen Platter ($59.99). All come with Garlic Mashed Potato, Sautéed or Grilled Fresh Garden Vegetables or Green Salad, Dinner Rolls, and Pumpkin, Custard or Apple Pie. You’re good to go!

Christmas Holiday Platters, prices vary

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HEEHINGRESTAURANT 449 Kapahulu Ave., #101, Kapahulu

Special Holiday Menus, price varies; Christmas Eve Special, Table of 10 $279; Christmas Day Dim Sum Brunch Buffet, Adults $23.95, Seniors over 65 $22.95, Kids (3-12) $11.95; Christmas Day Dinner Buffet, Adults $28.95, Seniors over 65 $27.95, Kids under 12 $14.50

735.5544 Daily, 10:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Christmas Day Dim Sum Brunch Buffet, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Christmas Day Dinner Buffet, 4-9 p.m.

HeeHingHawaii.com

In addition to presenting its Special Holiday Menus, Hee Hing has Santa Claus visiting on Christmas Eve! Hee Hing’s special Christmas Eve Menu features succulent Peking Duck, Imperial Scallop Soup, Roasted Garlic Chicken and Maine Lobster Tai Shan Style. Then, enjoy Christmas Day Dim Sum Brunch Buffet and Christmas Day Dinner Buffet, which includes Fresh Roast Turkey with all the trimmings, Roast Suckling Pig and more.

HY'SSTEAKHOUSE

Special Holiday Menu; price varies

Have a happy holiday feast at Hy’s Steak House with mouth-watering entrees such as a 7-oz. Filet Mignon with Cajun-Style Madagascar Shrimp and a Tropical Fruit Relish, Filet of Salmon and Shellfish with Puff Pastry, or Kiawe-Broiled Lamb Chops glazed with a Mint Pesto. Kick it off with scrumptious Norwegian Smoked Salmon, Potato Lakes served with Sour Cream and Apple Sauce, and more. You’ll be ho-ho-ho-ing at Hy’s!

ILLUPINOTRATTORIA&WINEBAR 2233 Kalakaua Ave., Royal Hawaiian Center, Bldg. B, Level 1, Waikiki

Three Entree Specials, varies from $12-$36

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735.1122 Lunch: Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Dinner: nightly, 5-10 p.m.

Experience all the wonder of Christmas with Nepalese/Indian flair by feasting on Himalayan Kitchen’s Chef’s Special Himalayan Coco Korma, an enticing combination of Tandoori Grilled Meat (your choice of lamb, chicken, fish or shrimp) or veggies, simmered in a coconut or cream-with-onion-tomato sauce, with a light touch of ginger and herbal spices. Finally, tickle your taste buds with some Himalayan Himalayan Coco Korma: Lamb $15.95, Chicken $14.95, Fish or Shrimp $16.95, Four-Spice Chocolate Ice Cream Veggies $13.95; Holiday Z-Meal $46 (20 percent discount), Dec. 9-24 for dessert. Super delish!

ICHIRIKIJAPANESENABERESTAURANT 922.5555 Weekdays, 5:30-10 p.m.; weekends, 5-10 p.m.

2440 Kuhio Ave., Waikiki

HIMALAYANKITCHEN

922.3400 Dec. 24-25, 5-10 p.m illupino.com

Buon Natale! Have a very Merry Christmas like the Italians do with your choice of Three Entree Specials from Il Lupino Trattoria & Wine Bar: Roman-Style Lamb Chops (served with oven-roasted herb potatoes), Salt-Crusted Fish (salt-crusted filet of fish served with potato puree) or Stuffed Pork (stuffed with pine nuts, raisins and capricola served with a red wine tomato sauce and potato puree).

98-150 Kaonohi St., Aiea; 510 Piikoi St., #102, Ala Moana

Kobe Beef Shabu Shabu, $16.95 during Happy Hour (4-6 p.m., 9:30 p.m.-closing), $28.95 during regular hours

Aiea: 424.2222 Lunch: Daily, 11a.m.-3 p.m., Dinner: Monday-Thursday, 4-11 p.m.; FridaySaturday, 4 p.m.-midnight; Sundays, 4-10 p.m.

Ala Moana: 589.2299 Lunch: Daily, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Dinner: Sunday-Thursday, 4-11 p.m.; FridaySaturday, 4 p.m.-midnight ichirikinabe.com

Go the non-traditional route this Christmas and celebrate the holidays with Ichiriki Japanese Nabe Restaurant’s Kobe Beef Shabu Shabu (five melt-in-your-mouth ounces of thinly sliced Kobe Beef served with an assorted vegetable platter and rice). The House of the Rising Sun meets at the North Pole this year!

JADEDYNASTYSEAFOODRESTAURANT 1450 Ala Moana Blvd., #4220, Ala Moana Center

947.8818 Lunch Buffet, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. jadedyanstyhawaii.com

Renowned for its dim sum and buffets, Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant has concocted a special Christmas Buffet Lunch for you with all its popular dishes at a price that can’t be beat! Choose from your favorite dim sum, in addition to delectable snow crab legs and luscious shrimp. Give yourself the best Christmas present by indulging at Jade Dynasty!

Christmas Buffet Lunch, Adults $26.95, Children (2-10) and Seniors (65 & over) $21.95

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JAPENGO 2424 Kalakaua Ave., Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa, third floor, Ewa Tower

237.6180 Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, 5-9:30 p.m. waikiki.hyatt.com

For that Pacific Rim and Southeast Asian twist to Christmas this year, celebrate your Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinners at Japengo in Hyatt Regency! Choose from exotic entrees such as GingerBraised Short Rib, Misoyaki Butterfish or Grilled Filet Mignon and Lemongrass Lobster Tail.

Partake in the Japengo Sushi Sampler (Tengu, Red Dragon, Tempura, Torched Hamachi, Maguro and Ama Ebi), the Japengo Chicken Salad and finally, the flavorful Japengo Dessert Trio Ginger-Braised Short Rib, Misoyaki Butterfish or Grilled Filet Mignon and (Coconut Crème Brulee, Banana Lemongrass Lobster Tail (additional $20), Adults $65 (Filet Mignon/Lobster $85), Lumpia, Warabi Mochi). Jingle all Children (6-12) $15, Children (5 and under) free the way to Japengo!

KAIMARKET 2255 Kalakaua Ave., Sheraton Waikiki, Waikiki

Plantation Nights Christmas Dinner Table, Adults $69, Children (6-12) $34.50, Children (5 and under) eat free with paying adult

The Christmas Feast, $75 (souvenir photo included with purchase, $12 value)

739.0993 Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sundays, 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. jjfrenchpastry.com

3447 Waialae Ave., Kaimuki

‘Tis the season for jolliness at JJ Bistro & French Pastry! Chef JJ has created sumptuous FourCourse Meals for you. Choose from any eight entrees (Baked Classic Hen, Baked Salmon, Fisherman Potpie, Sea Scallop Napoleon, Asian Classic, Seafood Brioche, Cheese Ravioli with Lobster, and Baked Opakapaka).

Then choose your Soup of the Day, Appetizer of the Day and any dessert in the showcase.

Four-Course Meals, $24.70

KITNKITCHEN 921.4600 Daily, 4:30-9:30 p.m. kaimarket.com

For a local twist on a traditional holiday meal, partake in Kai Market’s Plantation Nights Christmas Dinner Table, including Farmer John Bone-in Country Ham, Alaea Salt-Crusted SlowRoasted Prime Rib, Saikyo Misoyaki-Marinated Butterfish, and Steamed Alaskan Snow Crab Legs. Then, for a delectable dessert, drown yourself in Portuguese Sweet Bread Pudding with Hawaiian Vanilla Anglaise Sauce, Pumpkin Pie, Mango Pudding or Red Velvet Cake!

KOBEJAPANESESTEAKHOUSE 1841 Ala Moana Blvd., Waikiki

JJBISTRO&FRENCHPASTRY

941.4444 Lounge open from 5 p.m., dinner served daily, 5:30-10 p.m. honolulukobe.com

Let Kobe Japanese Steak House brighten your holidays with The Christmas Feast, a banquet consisting of a four-piece California Roll and two pieces of Grilled Shrimp as your appetizer. Then your teppan chef will stir-fry before your very eyes Calamari Steak grilled with butter and a hint of lemon, Scallops and Lobster Tail, and finally, Sirloin Steak! This feast is accompanied by Shabu Shabu Soup, Pickled and Grilled Vegetables, Fried Rice, Bean Sprouts and Hot Green Tea.

942.7622 Breakfast: Saturday-Sunday, 8-11 a.m.; Monday-Friday, starting 10 a.m.; Lunch: Daily, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.; Dinner: Daily, 5 p.m.-midnight kitnkitchen.com

1010 University Ave., Varsity Center, University

You’ll have an exotic yule at Kit n Kitchen this year with its FourCourse Dinner Special! Begin with a tasty Milano Tomato Soup or Garden Salad. Then, choose from an indulgent Spinach Lamb Roll, Beef Chimichurri or Garlic Basil Shrimp as your second course.

For entrees, select from Roasted Lamb with Rosemary, Red Wine Oxtail Stew, Grilled Beef with Chimichurri, Baked Seafood Pasta, Pan-Fried Basil Salmon, or RibEye Steak with Chimichurri Sauce.

Finally, tantalize your sweet tooth with your choice of dessert.

Four-Course Dinner, $20.95 Set

KOREANHIBISCUSBBQ 734.8232 Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Sundays, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

3221 Waialae Ave., #A-4, Kaimuki Shopping Center

Celebrate Christmas Korean-style with Korean Hibiscus BBQ’s Bi Bim Kook Soo — specially seasoned, cool somen noodles mixed with fresh cucumber slices and pickled daikon. Choose from spicy, mild or regular flavorings (extraspicy and non-spicy also are available). Bi Bim Kook Soo is a healthy, balanced and filling Korean dish, and it has all the festive colors of Christmas, from the white noodles to the red chili pepper seasoning and green veggies.

Bi Bim Kook Soo (takeout bowl), $8

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KOZOSUSHIHAWAII Keeaumoku (at Walmart); Pearl City (by Walmart); Moiliili (by Old Stadium Park); Kahala Mall (by McDonald’s); Pearlridge Shopping Center (Phase II, Mall Level)

Call specific locations for hours of operation. kozosushihawaii.net

1450 Ala Moana Blvd., #2240-F, Ala Moana Center (Mall Level, mountain side, next to Shirokiya)

For that surprise (or planned) Christmas party, Kozo Sushi Hawaii has the perfect traditional and island-style Party Plates for you and your family! Its special Kamaaina Plate features an impressive 98 pieces of Inari Sushi, Maki Sushi and Hosomaki Sushi. The plate contains no raw fish. Even Kris Kringle loves Kozo Sushi!

Bush de Noel Chocolate: Extra-small $30 (4 people), Small $40 (6 people), Medium $50 (8 people); Bush de Noel Strawberry: Extra-small $28 (4 people), Small $38 (6 people), Medium $48 (8 people)

Kamaaina Plate, $42

LARRY’SBAKERY 4369 Lawehana St., B-2, Salt Lake

Assorted Christmas Goodie Bags and Baskets, prices vary from $5-$100

422.0059 Monday-Friday, 6 a.m.-1 p.m.; Saturdays,6 a.m.-noon; Dec. 2324, 6 a.m.-noon; closed Dec. 2526 larrysbakery.com

Customize your own Christmas Goodie Bags and Baskets at Larry's Bakery this holiday season!

Perfect for giving, the baskets or goodie bags may include Butter Cookies, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Russian Tea Cookies, Chocolate Brownies, Iris' OMG (ShortbreadCookie-Crust Brownies with a drop of Cream Cheese), Decorated Christmas Shortbread Cookies, Furikake Lavosh, or Gingerbread Cookies. You'll be singing "Fa-la-la-la" all the way to Larry's!

LOCOMOCODRIVEINN 930 Valkenburgh St., #205, Moanalua Shopping Center, Moanalua

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Just in time for Christmas, La Palme D’or will create two irresistible confections for your special holiday event to-order! Bush de Noel Chocolate is a delicious chocolate sponge cake filled with chocolate cream and coated with fresh whipped cream. Bush de Noel Strawberry is a strawberry sponge cake filled with strawberry cream and jelly, and is coated in fresh whipped cream. Order early before the elves take them!

LOBSTERKING 1380 S. King St., Makiki

Live Lobster and other Holiday Specials, price varies

944.8288 Daily, 11 a.m.-3 a.m.

It’s not one of the Three Kings of the Orient, but Lobster King is still part of the island holiday tradition. Taste its Live Lobster on special for $14.95 per pound, or $10.99 with another regular-priced entrée. The flavorful lobster can be prepared with your choice of garlic and butter, black bean sauce, ginger and green onion, or salt and pepper. Other December specials include Large Live Steamed Oysters, Live Dungeness Crab or Peking Duck. Santa loves seafood, and Lobster King has more than 200 selections!

MAKINOCHAYAAIEA 423.8228 Daily 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

Expecting a big crowd at your Christmas gathering? Loco Moco Drive Inn in Moanalua Shopping Center is the answer! They offer more than 26 ono catering choices of Party Pans consisting of island favorites such as Chicken Katsu, Mochiko/Garlic Chicken, BBQ Shortribs, Mahi Mahi, and Kalua Pig and Cabbage. Choose from Small (serves 8 to 10), Medium (serves 15 to 20) or Large (serves 25 to 30) Pans for all your party needs. Have a very local Christmas at Loco Moco Drive Inn!

98-150 Kaonohi St., Aiea

All You-Can-Eat Buffet, Lunch $22.98, Dinner $29.98

486.5100 Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Dinner: 5-9p.m.

Let Makino Chaya in Aiea make your Christmas very merry with its All You-Can-Eat Buffets for either lunch or dinner. For dinner, there’s a whole sleigh-full to choose from, including Prime Rib, Teppan Yaki Steak, Lobster, Miso Butter Fish, Soft Shell Crab, Sashimi, Snow Crab, Shrimp Tempura, Crab Cakes and 30 kinds of sushi! Top off this perfect meal with desserts by JJ Bistro, a Chocolate Fountain, or Crepes.

Lunch has a similar offering, so you’ll be yuletide caroling all day long at Makino Chaya!

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MAX'SOFMANILA 801 Dillingham Blvd., Costco Iwilei Complex; 94-300 Farrington Hwy., Waipahu Shopping Plaza

Holiday Package To-Go, $59

951.MAXS (6297) Brunch Buffet: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Christmas Day, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. maxschicken.com

Did you know there’s a Santa in Manila, too? And he’s teamed up with Max’s of Manila to solve all your holiday meal problems! For those harried shoppers, Max’s has the perfect Holiday Package ToGo. It includes succulent Max’s Fried Chicken, Max’s Paella and a choice of Kare-Kare (oxtail peanut stew) or Crispy Pata (crispy hocks). The package also comes with a free Max’s eco-bag to carry everything in, so your festive celebration will be complete!

MONARCHROOM&TERRACE (AT THE ROYAL HAWAIIAN) 2259 Kalakaua Ave., The Royal Hawaiian, Waikiki

Christmas Day Brunch Buffet, Adults $92, Children (5-12) $55

921.4600 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (last seating 1 p.m.) royal-hawaiian.com

Experience an elegant Christmas Day Brunch Buffet at the Monarch Room & Terrace and feast on delectables such as Roasted Suckling Pig, Roasted Free-Range Turkey, Roasted Dry-Aged Prime Rib or Asian Steamed Onaga. Then satisfy that sweet tooth with delicacies including Chocolate Fountain, English Plum Pudding, Green Tea Panna Cotta or Pumpkin Cheese Cake Lollipops.

You and your family will get the royal treatment at the Monarch Room & Terrace!

NEWVIOLET'SGRILL 1210 Dillingham Blvd., #8, Kalihi

MITSU-KENOKAZU&CATERING 1223 N. School St., Kalihi

848.5573 Tuesday-Saturday, 5 a.m.-1 p.m.; Breakfast ends promptly at 10:30 a.m.

Rev up your Christmas shopping energy in the morning with one of Mitsu-Ken Okazu & Catering’s satisfying Breakfasts Deluxe or Breakfast Deluxe Combos! The Breakfast Deluxe includes two scoops of fried rice, two eggs (any style), two strips of bacon and three pieces of Portuguese sausage. Add three pieces of Garlic Chicken to make it a Breakfast Deluxe Combo.

Breakfast Deluxe $5.50, Breakfast Deluxe Combo $7.50

NAPOLEON’SBAKERY Most open 24 hours napoleonsbakery.com

Located at all Zippy’s Locations on Oahu and Maui (special-order Sheet Cakes for Oahu only)

Looking for that special omiyage to bring to a party, or a festive dessert to round off your holiday meal? Then look no further than Napoleon’s Bakery for its Red Velvet Cake (8-inch round cake), Christmas Tree Cookies, Gingerbread Man Cookies or Gingerbread Snack Cake! Custom Red Velvet Sheet Cakes also may be ordered with three days of advance notice. Through December, Napoleon’s has all your Christmas confections covered!

December Featured Items, prices vary at locations

923.2277 Breakfast, 7-11 a.m.; Dinner, 5-10 p.m. oceanhousewaikiki.com

OCEANHOUSE 841.8535 Restaurant: Monday-Sunday, 6 a.m.-10 p.m.; Bar: Monday-Sunday, 6 a.m.-2 a.m.

2169 Kalia Rd., Waikiki

Take a load off during the busy holiday season at Ocean House in Waikiki. Gorge yourself on Stuffed Maine Lobster and Blue Crab Meat baked in Puff Pastry with Alii Mushroom Champagne Cream Sauce and served with HoneyGlazed Carrots and Sautéed Julienne Leeks, or Kahuku Prawns and Ruby Grapefruit Salad served with local-farmed watercress with a creamy lemon pepper dressing finished with roasted macadamia nuts. If you still have room, try Maui Gold Pineapple Cheesecake served with chunky Maui Gold pineapple sauce. Yum!

Take a break from all that Christmas cooking and relax with the “Complete Meal” Holiday Specials at New Violet’s Grill in Kalihi. From Dec. 9 to 24, dine-in and receive the following holiday discounts: Single person, 5 percent off; two people, 10 percent off; three or more people, 20 percent off. It’s New Violet's Grill’s special Christmas present to you!

“Complete Meal” Holiday Specials

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PAESANORISTORANTEITALIANO 2752 Woodlawn Dr., Manoa; 98-1277 Kaahumanu St., Waimalu

Manoa: 988.5923 Lunch: Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.2 p.m.; Dinner: Daily, 5-9 p.m.

Waimalu: 485.8883 Lunch: Daily, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Dinner: Daily, 5-9 p.m. paesanohawaii.com

PAGODAFLOATINGRESTAURANT 1525 Rycroft St., Makiki

Break the mold for holiday meals this year with Paesano Ristorante Italiano’s Seafood Basilico! This exquisite creation includes lobster meat, jumbo shrimp and fresh clams sauteed with garlic, mushrooms, capers and fresh basil in a white wine butter sauce over linguine pasta. Scrumptious!

Pagoda Restaurant Brunch and Dinner Buffets: Christmas Brunch Buffet, Adults $39.95, Children (5-8) $21.95; Christmas Eve & Dinner Buffet, Adults $45.95, Children (5-8) $24.95

Seafood Basilico, market price

946.6388 Mon.-Sat. 7 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. panyagroup.com

98-150 Kaonohi St., Suite 213-B, Westridge Shopping Center

Tinsel and treats go together, and Panya Bakery & Express in Ala Moana Center has you covered for the treats! Choose from their assorted and individually packed Homemade Panya Cookies and Hand-Decorated Gingerbread Cookies. These make perfect stocking stuffers or gift boxes for that special someone!

Name of special and price: Gingerbread Cookies and Assorted Gift Boxes, prices vary from $1.95-$50

RAINBOWLANAI

Summer Rolls, $3.99 with Dining Out coupon

949.4321 Daily, 5-9:30 p.m. hiltonhawaiianvillage.com

2005 Kalia Rd., Waikiki

Christmas Eve and Christmas Dinner Buffet, Adults $59, Children $29.50

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Pagoda Floating Restaurant has pulled out all the stops this year with its Christmas Brunch Buffet and its Christmas Eve and Dinner Buffet! Here’s just a small sampling of its lavish holiday spread: Clam Chowder, Assorted Sushi Platter, Ahi Inamona Poke, KoreanStyle Mussel Poke, Oysters on the Half Shell, Roasted Prime Rib of Beef with Homemade Au Jus and Horseradish, Roasted Duck and more.

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PANYABAKERY&EXPRESS 1450 Ala Moana Blvd., #2054, Ala Moana Center

948.8356 Christmas Brunch: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Christmas Eve & Dinner 4-9:30 p.m.; Breakfast Daily, 6:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Lunch Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Brunch Buffet Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Dinner Buffet Wednesday-Sunday, 5-9:30 p.m. pagodahawaii.com

The Rainbow Lanai has devised a delightful array of appetizers, salads, entrees and desserts for you in its lavish Christmas Eve and Christmas Dinner Buffets!

Highlights from the Salad Bar include luscious Poached Shrimp, Seafood Salad, Futomaki Sushi, Ahi Poke and Big Island Hearts of Palm Salad. The Chef's Carving Station includes mouth-watering Prime Rib of Beef and Hawaiian Brown Sugar & Mustard Baked Ham. Choose from hot selections such as Pan-Fried Island Fish, Seared Chicken Breast with Hamakua Mushroom Sauce and more.

ROMANO’SMACARONIGRILL Romano’s Macaroni Grill-Oahu, Ala Moana Center Romano’s Macaroni Grill-Big Island, Queen’s Market Place

Romano’s Macaroni Grill Christmas Day Special

488.4900 Monday–Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Feeling a bit full from some of those yuletide parties? Through December, try Pho My Lien’s light and healthy Summer Rolls at a special price with the Dining Out coupon! Choose your favorite filling: Boiled Shrimp, Shredded Pork, Barbecue Beef, Barbecue Pork, Barbecue Chicken or Tofu.

Then they’re wrapped in a rice wrapper and served with the restaurant’s special peanut sauce, along with rice vermicelli, mint leaves and bean sprouts.

Splendid!

Reservations suggested: Oahu 356.8300, 356.8810; Big Island (808) 443.5515 Ala Moana Center: Christmas Eve, 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; Waikoloa: Christmas Eve, 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; Christmas Day, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. macaronigrill.com

Romano’s Macaroni Grill has created a special Christmas menu for your family this year, Italian-style!

Guests will be able to select entrees from the a la carte menu, including indulgent favorites such as Pasta DiMare, Eggplant Parmigiana and Lobster Ravioli.

And for dessert, tempt your taste buds with the very popular Tiramisu.

RUTH’SCHRISSTEAKHOUSEHAWAII Restaurant Row, Waikiki Beach Walk

Christmas Menu

SAMCHOY'SBREAKFASTLUNCHANDCRAB 580 N. Nimitz Hwy., Iwilei

Christmas Brunch Buffet, Adults $32.95, Keiki $14.95; Christmas Dinner Buffet, Adults $36.95, Keiki $14.95

SHABUSHABUHOUSE 1221 Kapiolani Blvd., #108, Kapiolani

Reservations are suggested state-wide: Restaurant Row 599.3860; Waikiki Beach Walk 440.7910; Big Island: The Shops at Mauna Lani (808) 887.0800; Maui: Lahaina Center (808) 661.8815, The Shops at Wailea (808) 874.8880 All Hawaii locations: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 4 p.m. ruthschrishawaii.com

Ruth’s Chris Steak House Hawaii celebrates Christmas in grand style at its five locations. Each restaurant will feature Christmas specials created by its own talented chefs, and guests will also be able to select entrees from the a la carte menu, including succulent favorites such as USDA Prime Cowboy Rib Eye.

545.7979 Dec. 25: Brunch, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Dinner, 4-8:30 p.m. samchoyhawaii.com

Ever wonder why Santa Claus is so jolly? He eats at Sam Choy’s Breakfast, Lunch & Crab, of course! Santa especially loves its Christmas Brunch and Dinner Buffets, which include Shrimp Scampi Pasta, Garlic-Roasted Chicken, Honey-Glazed Ham, EhuBraised Short Ribs, Baked Salmon Dynamite, Roast Turkey, Alaskan Snow Crab Legs with Clarified Butter, Carved Garlic-Roasted Prime Rib of Beef, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Sauteed Vegetables, Candied Yams, Papaya Wedges, Grilled Local Vegetable Pasta Salad, Lomi Lomi Salmon, Peel-and-Eat Shrimp, and Fresh Fish Poke.

597.1655 Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (lunch), 5-10 p.m. (dinner); Sundays, 5-10 p.m. (dinner only)

SAKURARESTAURANT&PUPUBAR 259.7100 Christmas Lunch Buffet: 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Christmas Dinner Buffet: 4:30-9 p.m.

3008 Waialae Ave., Kaimuki

Sakura Restaurant in Kaimuki is showcasing its island favorites for you this Noel with its Christmas Day Buffets! Lunch and dinner buffets include moist Prime Rib, Sushi, Tempura, Poke, Fresh Fish, salad, dessert and more! But if you’re craving Snow Crab, it’s only for dinner. Savor the season at Sakura Restaurant!

Christmas Day Buffet, Lunch $27, Dinner $37

SEKIYA'SRESTAURANT&DELICATESSEN 732.1656 Sunday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. sekiyasrestaurant.com

2746 Kaimuki Ave., Kapahulu

Craving a Christmas meal done up the home-cooked, Japanese way?

Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen’s Beef Sukiyaki is for you! It comes with your choice of either beef, chicken or pork, and includes shiitake mushrooms, tofu, onions, Chinese cabbage, gobo and yam noodles. Or opt for Sukiyaki Udon, which features udon noodles and a fresh island egg. If you’re hankering for something sweet afterward, try milkshakes made the old-fashioned way with real ice cream ($4.95). So ono!

Beef Sukiyaki, $15.95

SHIRO'SSAIMINHAVEN 488.8824 Sunday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 7 a.m.-11:30 p.m. shirossaimin.com

98-020 Kamehameha Hwy., Aiea

If you want to get in the Christmas spirit, check out Shabu Shabu House’s appetizing Kobe-Style Washuugyuu Rib Eye! Made of the best and highest quality beef available, thinly sliced Washuugyuu Rib Eye is served as a Shabu Shabu set or a Sukiyaki set. Each order comes with set veggies and includes one delectable mochi ice cream per set for dessert.

Celebrate all season long in traditional Japanese style!

Kobe-Style Washuugyuu Rib Eye Beef, Shabu Shabu Set $34.95 (regular $45), Sukiyaki Set $38.95 (regular $49); through Jan. 3, 2013

Tired of cooking for those huge holiday get-togethers? Let Shiro’s Saimin Haven be your guide!

Create your own pupu platter by choosing from three popular Chicken dishes: Garlic, Lemon or Katsu. Yakitori, Mochiko, Korean and Buffalo Wings also available.

Shiro’s is your one-stop shop for all your celebrations!

Three-Choice Chicken Platter (Garlic, Lemon, Katsu) $47

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SHORAMERICANSEAFOODGRILL 2424 Kalakaua Ave., Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa; third floor, Diamond Head Tower

Christmas Buffet, Adults $75, Children (6-12) $35 (Alice Waters Menu $19), Children (5 and under) eat free

237.6145 Daily, 5-9:30 p.m.

SHOR American Seafood Grill is the place for your traditional Christmas spread this year, with its exquisite Christmas Buffet, including moist 24-Hour Slow-Cooked Prime Rib, Honey-Glazed Ham, Roasted Turkey, Pumpkin Soup, Mashed Potatoes, Local Catch Fish, Lemongrass-Steamed Mussels, Pumpkin Ravioli, Local Roasted Vegetables and rice! Finish off that perfect meal with sinful desserts such as Peppermint Marshmallows, Gingerbread Mousse, Homemade Stollen, Buche de Noel, Pecan Pie and Flourless Chocolate Cupcakes!

Heavenly!

WAILANACOFFEEHOUSE

Prime Rib Roast $16.95, Holiday Turkey with Smoked Ham $13.95, Hibachi Chicken & Shrimp Kabobs $14.50, Holiday Breakfast Special $10.50

Wailana Coffee House will help you celebrate Christmas Day with a Holiday Breakfast Special of Toasted English Muffin Halves topped with Smoked Ham, Turkey Breast and Poached Eggs with Hollandaise Sauce, all complemented by hash browns, glazed peaches, and coffee or tea. Then circle back for dinner: Prime Rib Roast, Holiday Turkey with Smoked Ham, or Hibachi Chicken & Shrimp Kabobs. Wonderful, Wailana!

Ward: 596.0066 Sunday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m Kailua 230.8400 Sunday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. zpizza.com

ZPIZZA 1200 Ala Moana Blvd., Ward Centre; 151 Hekili St., Kailua (next to Boots & Kimo's)

If you just want to have a relaxing and casual Christmas with your friends, try Zpizza’s Holiday ZMeal, which includes Parmesan Flatbread Sticks, a large gourmet salad, a large Zpizza Creation, four fountain drinks or four bottles of water and four desserts. After such a filling holiday meal from Zpizza, you might need to catch up on some Zzzz’s.

Holiday Z-Meal, $46 (20 percent discount), Dec. 9-24

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Prix-Fixe, Four-Course Dinner, Adults $68, Children $34

THEWILLOWSRESTAURANT 955.1764 24/7 except Tuesday (restaurant closed 11 p.m.-6 a.m.); Christmas Day: 11 a.m.-midnight

1860 Ala Moana Blvd., Waikiki

TROPICSBAR&GRILL

901 Hausten St., Moiliili

Holiday Buffet, Adults $42.95, Keiki (4-10) $21.50

949.4321 Christmas Eve/Christmas Day 5-10 p.m. hiltonhawaiianvillage.com

Chef Kapo has created a special menu for this beachfront eatery that begins with a delicious Hamakua Mushroom Soup, followed by your choice of Shrimp Ceviche Poisson Cru or Hirabara Mixed Green & Big Island Hearts of Palm Salad. Your entrée selections include Pan-Seared Kona Kampachi with Warm Sea Asparagus Salad or Rib Eye Steak.

The sweet ending to your festive dinner will be your choice of Waialua Estates Chocolate Cake or Hawaiian Sweet Bread Pudding.

Simply marvelous!

952.9200 Dec. 24, 4 -9 p.m.; Dec. 25, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 4-9 p.m. willowshawaii.com

For a Christmas to remember, try The Willows Restaurant’s Holiday Buffets, featuring exotic fare such as Shrimp and Asiago Panzanella, Assorted Poke Sushi Donburi, Chicken Marsala with Wild Mushroom Demi- Glaze, Snow Crab Legs, Risotto Croquettes, Honey Mustard-Crusted Rack of Lamb with Mint Demi-Glaze, Herb-Crusted Prime Rib with Au Jus, Peach Cobbler, Panna Cotta with Assorted Berries, Chocolate Mousse and lots more! You won’t be forgetting this excellent extravaganza any time soon!

ZIPPY’SRESTAURANTS Various locations

Zippy’s Christmas Specials, Zippy’s Holiday Sushi Platter, prices vary, while supplies last

Zippy’s Administrative Office 973.0880 Christmas Specials: Dec. 22-25, 10:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. zippys.com

Zippy’s Restaurants has everything you’ll need to make your holidays happy! Choose from delicious Roast Turkey, Baked Ham, Roast Turkey/Baked Ham Combo, Grilled Salmon with Crab and Artichoke Sauce, or Prime Rib. Or opt for a Holiday Sushi Platter for your next party. Vic Pac includes Chicken Katsu, Portuguese Sausage, Spam and Teriyaki Beef over rice served with takuan.

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chiriki Japanese Nabe Restaurant is known for its amazing hot pot dishes that warm you all the way down to your toes.

And the establishment also has a list of desserts that are proven to be a great way to cool off after your hot pot trip to heaven.

Ujikintoki ($4.95) is the most popular dessert at Ichiriki, which is wellknown for its shave ice.

After eating steamy nabe, what better way to cool off than with melt-in-yourmouth green tea shave ice served with condensed milk and red beans? There is no better way.

According to managing partner Masaki Sasade, Ujikintoki is great for sharing, and the perfect way to

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ICHIRIKI JAPANESE NABE RESTAURANT PIIKOI 510 Piikoi St. #102, Honolulu 589.2299 Open daily, Lunch: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Dinner: Sunday-Thursday, 4-11 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, 4 p.m.-midnight AIEA Kaonohi St. #C216, Aiea 484.2222 Open daily, Lunch: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Dinner: Monday-Thursday, 4-11 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, 4 p.m.-midnight Sunday, 4-10 p.m.

Warabi Mochi with Ice Cream ($4.95) Ujikintoki ($4.95) Brownie Ala Mode ($4.95) Nathalie Walker photos

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5 delicious samples of traditional Brazilian dishes

Regular menu, beer & cocktails also available

Sorry, we cannot accept Hot Deals or any other discounts/coupons at this event.

The warm Brownie Ala Mode ($4.95) has chocolate chunks hidden within, and comes with vanilla ice cream topped with powdered sugar and chocolate syrup.

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Between Ilikai & Hilton Hawaiian Village

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“This one is a favorite, especially for kids,� Sasade says. “We use it a lot for anniversaries, too. It’s like our romantic, sweet dessert. A lot of couples love it, and it goes really well after the nabe.�

Many of the soups are very flavorful, and if you’ve had one of the saltier soups, Brownie Ala Mode is the ideal counterbalance of flavor to make sure your meal ends on a sweeter note.

If you’re an adventurous eater, Warabi Mochi with Ice Cream ($4.95) is the way to go. “Warabi mochi is a special kind of mochi,� Sasade explains. “It’s like a gelantin mochi, so it’s really soft. Mochi tends to be

chewy, but this one melts in your mouth.�

The green tea warabi mochi is served with vanilla ice cream and is topped off with kuromitsu, a maple syrup-like concoction, and the three flavors go well together.

And Ichiriki has a special treat for Dining Out readers that’s not on the menu — Fuji Uji ($9.90).

Named for the Mount Fujilike amount of dessert, Fuji Uji is the Ujikintoki on steroids. It’s perfect for a group of four who want to share green tea shave ice topped with sweet red beans.

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 111 N. King St. near Maunakea

RSVP Today!

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n 2007, Adega Portuguesa owner Trigo da Silva moved to Hawaii and by the next year he began to take notice of the Portuguese culture in the Islands.

While he found a vibrant community of people with Portuguese heritage, he also noticed that many local Portuguese people didn’t know how to speak the native language.

“I noticed that the Portuguese culture is dying,” he says. “The new generations are not very interested in keeping the culture alive.

“The reason that I opened this place is to make our culture strong,” he says. “With the restaurant, I can share with everyone our food, and our culture.”

Determined to reach these goals, da Silva saved up money for years, opening the restaurant about 10 months ago.

“We brought our chef all the way from New York City, who also is Portuguese, to make authentic food,” da Silva says.

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hen asked what some of the most popular dishes at his restaurant Adega Portuguesa are, owner Trigo da Silva has trouble picking just one. He says that customers really like all of the dishes at this Chinatown eatery, which serves up traditional, authentic Portuguese cuisine.

Adega’s many tasty menu items include Caldo Verde ($5), a soup filled

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with potatoes, onions, kale and sausage.

“It’s a nice soup, and it’s different,” he says. “In Portugal, we call this the Portuguese National Soup.”

For another taste of a traditional Portuguese dish, try Carne de Porco Adega ($18), a perfect combination of pork and clams with fried potatoes, cilantro and meat sauce. Another offering includes Vinho D’alhos ($19), which features a marinated pork loin, fried potatoes and mixed vegetables.

This month, diners can take advantage a holiday special: Bacalhau Marinated with Champagne ($20), which is available Dec. 14-24 for both lunch and dinner. This dish features a flavorful codfish fillet with potatoes and vegetables. No coupons will be accepted for this special.

The restaurant also has a little bakery up front that sells malasadas — and more pastries are on the way soon.

Anyone who brings this article in to Adega will receive four free malasadas.

In addition to its tasty food, Adega

Chef Ruben Oliveira with Bacalhau Marinated with Champagne Lawrence Tabudlo photos

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Nathalie Walker photo 2. Carne de Porco Adega ($18) Nathalie Walker photo 3. Vinho D’alhos ($19) 4. Bacalhau Marinated with Champagne ($20) 2

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offers a vibrant night life with a range of various activities. For example, Portuguese language lessons are offered every Monday. The restaurant also hosts live music regularly, including every Sunday from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Call for reservations. This Friday (Dec. 14) from 9 p.m. to closing, there also will be live samba and funk music.

Two tasting events also take place each month: Every first Saturday, there is Taste of Portugal, and every third Sunday, there is Taste of Brazil. Each tasting event features the culinary treats of a different guest chef, who prepares a variety of dishes. For each of these events, customers will have the opportunity to rate each dish they try. Customer votes will be taken into consideration when Adega makes its next menu revision.

The next Taste of Brazil will be Dec. 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. This month’s guest chef will prepare food from an area called Baia in northern Brazil. The event costs $15.

Coming up, Adega also is offering a new promotion for those who have Portuguese last names. For the month of January, those who have the last name Gomes or Silva will receive 30 percent off their bill.

In February, the same deal applies to anybody with the last names Ferreira or Santos. ID required. The deal applies only to the individual diner.

oliday party planning is in full swing, and Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen in Kaimuki has all of your local Japanese favorites to woo your friends and family at your next potluck.

This family-owned establishment made famous for its Marinated Fried Chicken and tempting bowls of saimin also serves up beef sukiyaki, beef teriyaki oxtail soup and more.

Yet, it’s Sekiya’s okazuya that’s the life of the party. Open daily from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the okazuya features longtime kamaaina classics such as inari sushi, nori maki, musubi, fried noodles and chow fun noodles, among others.

“Our customers like to order things from the okazuya to take to parties,” says owner Joy Morihara.

“Everything is served a la carte, and you also can order trays of

food. When it comes to the trays, we charge by the pound.”

According to Morihara, patrons go crazy for Sekiya’s Shoyu Hot Dog (55 cents each), Fried Chicken (starts at $1.50), Potato Mac Salad ($5 per pound) and, of course, Noodles ($1.95 per serving).

“This time of year, our Nishime does very well, and Hash Tempura is always a year-round favorite,” she adds, noting that okazu items sell out rather quickly. “I recommend you come early to get what you’re looking for. There’s something here for everyone.

“We’re open on Christmas Eve and closed Christmas Day,” Morihara states, adding that Sekiya’s dine-in, 88-seat restaurant is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Sunday through Thursday, and from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

And during these cooler months Sekiya’s signature saimin just hits the spot any time of day or night.

“Home-cooked saimin is hard to

come by these days, and our saimin is prepared the old-fashioned way,” she says.

Sekiya’s saimin presents a soup base made from scratch with dried shrimp base, konbu and chicken, a mound of saimin noodles, and char siu and green onions for garnish.

And for those with a hearty appetite, feel free to add on a barbecue stick, or upgrade to a Saimin/Hamburger Combo.

“We are very consistent here.

The food hasn’t changed much, and our quality and high standards remain the same,” Morihara says.

SEKIYA’S RESTAURANT & DELICATESSEN WHERE 2746 Kaimuki Ave., Honolulu CALL 732.1656 HOURS Sunday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 8 a.m.-11 p.m.

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

Tempura Hash ($6.30)

Contact Christina O’Connor at diningout@staradvertiser.com

Standard Bento ($7.25) | Nathalie Walker file photos

Saimin ($5.95 small) | Leah Friel file photo

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ono,youknow

From left to right: Anytime Cafe owner Cindy Wong; Anytime Cafe’s French Toast with Peanut Butter Filling ($6.25); RumFire’s Elvis Fudge ($8); JJ Bistro & French Pastry owner JJ Luangkhot with Peanut Butter Opera Cake ($3.95 to-go, $5.50 dine-in)

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Anytime Cafe Just when you think peanut butter perfection has reached its limits … think again. Anytime Cafe, located in Market City Shopping Center, whips up an amazing peanut butter creation that is beyond compare. Enter French Toast with Peanut Butter Filling ($6.25). Can we say amazing?! There’s no better way to describe it.

Prepare to be floored as this superlative dish has it all. Breakfast? Lunch? Dinner?

Dessert? French Toast with Peanut Butter Filling is great at any time of the day or night, and Anytime Cafe owner Cindy Wong is well aware of the effect it has on customers.

“Our patrons love it,” Wong says of this Hong Kong-style inspired delight, which features fluffy white bread spread with a hefty amount of peanut butter, topped with another slice of bread, then dipped in

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egg batter and deep fried. “We cut it into four pieces, so it’s like you have four peanut butter sandwiches turned into French toast,” she adds.

Did Christmas come early this year, or is this really the best of both worlds?

Wong also recommends adding butter and maple syrup for the ultimate onolicious experience.

“This dish in particular is a favorite in Hong Kong for tea time and dessert,” Wong says. “Customers also can request fat-free maple syrup, if you want.”

But, come on. There’s a plate of meltin-your-mouth peanut butter French toast in front of you as is. Forget the “fat-free” and splurge. You deserve it! You have all of next year to go healthy!

Anytime Cafe Market City Shopping Center 2919 Kapiolani Blvd. #218 735.3888

JJ Bistro & French Pastry JJ Luangkhot, owner of JJ Bistro & French Pastry, always butters me up with his award-winning desserts, and this week was no exception. The peanut butter fanatic in me went absolutely crazy for Peanut Butter Opera Cake ($3.95 to go, $5.50 dine-in).

Exquisite in every sense of the word, from presentation to taste, Peanut Butter Opera Cake is a true testament of love at first bite.

Each slice of this three-layered cake presents you with layer upon layer of almond cake, chocolate ganache and peanut butter cream.

“Peanut Butter Opera Cake has been on the menu for more than a decade and has been doing extremely well,” Luangkhot says. Well, that’s of no surprise really, being that the sinful peanut butter cream is made in-house.

“The peanut butter cream is as creamy

as you can get,” he adds. “I roast the peanuts, grind them with peanut oil and mix everything with butter cream and add some salt for taste.”

Traditional European opera cake is known for its almond cake and chocolate ganache base, and according to Luangkhot, mocha is the common go-to ingredient.

“For our opera cake I decided to substitute peanut butter for mocha — just to be different.”

Brilliant, JJ, absolutely brilliant. Bravo!

JJ Bistro & French Pastry 3447 Waialae Ave. 739.0993

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slice of heaven

ew things excite Ali Carte as much as a fresh pie of pizza, yet as many locals can attest, there haven’t always been a lot of options in Hawaii for brick oven, artesian slices.

For years it seemed as though our only choice 2 was to resort to a chain establishment.

But with a burgeoning boom in foodie-culture here at home, we can all be thankful that a niche has been carved out for some serious pies.

One restaurant in particular — Inferno’s Wood Fire Pizza — has a flame that burns brighter than the rest.

What started as a hobby for owner Kyle Okumoto has grown into one of the most popular slices on the island.

“I always made pizzas at home or for parties,” says Okumoto. “Then I got a brick oven. I was just going to do it at home, but everyone liked it, so we put it on a trailer.”

You may remember the owner’s pizza wagon, which first operated out of a small parking lot in Kalihi a few years ago, right as the food-truck craze began to take off.

Before long, the lines got

longer and longer, and Inferno’s pies became a staple at food truck gatherings such as Eat The Street.

This growing success led Okumoto to open a permanent location at Ward Center this past summer.

on the inside.

When you stop by the shop, be sure to try one of its newest creations, Chicken Ranch Jalapeno ($16). This clever spin on a white pizza features spinach, mushrooms,

INFERNO’S WOOD FIRE PIZZA WHERE Ward Center, Second Floor 1200 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu CALL 375.1200 HOURS Open daily, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

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chicken, olives and a spicy bite of jalapeno, all of which are perfectly rounded out with a bed of ranch dressing in lieu of pizza sauce.

Ali Carte recommends the Pepperoni Bacon Onion pie ($14) as well, with its gorgeous pieces of pepperoni and bacon that not only crisp up beautifully in the oven, but taste explosive in combination with a blanket of melted fresh mozzarella.

The restaurant boasts a number of vegetarian options such as a Veggie ($14.75) pie filled with mushrooms, olives, tomatoes

and onions. Okumoto notes that vegan diners may request that their selection be cheese-free.

And pizza’s best friend — a nice, cold brewski — also can be found at the Ward Center venue.

Hawaiian Islands Brewing Co. shares the commercial space and offers seven locally brewed beers to accompany your meal. In addition to a great lunch spot, Inferno’s is the perfect place to enjoy happy hour daily from 4 to 7 p.m.

It’s as easy as pizza pie!

1 Pepperoni Bacon Onion Pizza ($14) 2 Veggie Pizza ($14.75) 3 Inferno’s manager Maile Faletogo 4 Chicken Ranch Jalapeno ($16) Nathalie Walker photos

So what is it about Inferno’s that ignites any pizza lover’s passion?

According to Okumoto, “It’s the oven. That’s what makes it taste different from everywhere else.”

The eatery’s brick, woodfire oven uses kiawe wood, which lends a distinct smokiness to each pie. The oven also contributes to the supreme quality of Okumoto’s hand-crafted crusts, which are wonderfully crisp on the outside, but maintain a nice chew

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WHERE TO DINE AMERICAN

Symbol Key

Atlantis Seafood & Steak

Breakfast

2284 Kalakaua Avenue 922-6868

Lunch

Eggs n’ Things Saratoga

HOLIDAY LUNCH SPECIAL 20% OFF

Any Take-Out Kitchen Order

Porcini Seared Ahi Tataki Dry Land Pea Shoots, Yuzu Butter Sauce Tempura Lobster Scallion Rice

10% OFF

Special Economy Holiday Menu

Welcome Marathoners!

$138 for 10 people

Chicken with Corn Soup Fried Crispy Whole Chicken Walnut Shrimp Salt & Pepper Pork Chop w/ Tofu Steamed Fish Filet w/ Ginger Onion Shanghai Cabbage w/ Meat Sauce Beef Noodle w/ Veggies Steamed Rice Dine-in/Take-out available.

Cannot combine with other discounts or specials

This Saturday, Sunday & Monday

Whole Lobster $12.95

(reg $18.00) *with 1 reg. priced entree. Dine-In Only.

Cannot combine with other discounts or specials

377-5555 or 377-5566

ALL TAKE-OUT SUSHI

We will be offering our Traditional Marathon Vegetarian Pasta and Salad and our Recovery Protein Smoothie

Lungfunghawaii.com • Open Daily 11am-9pm 5724 Kalanianaole Hwy • Niu Valley Shopping Ctr. LOTS OF FREE PARKING | Dine-in/Take-out available daily.

Ala Moana 451 Piikoi St 538-EGGS

Saratoga Eggspress 343 Saratoga Ave 2464 Kalakaua Ave 923-EGGS 926-EGGS www.eggsnthings.com www.eggsnthings.com

Grilled Duck Breast Foie Gras & Lentil Ragout

Hand crafted pizza baked in our wood fire oven

Fire Roasted Beef Tenderloin Sherry Pepper Demi, Truffle Hollandaise Raspberry Napoleon Chocolate Filo Sheets, Marscapone Mousse

Varieties of Vegetarian, Curry Sauce, Seafood, Lamb, Chicken,Tandoori Oven Cookings, Naan Breads and All Kinds of Tandoori Grills

$90

*Closed New Year’s Day *Ala carte menu not available

ON THE RISE

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

CALL: 808.735.1122

Open 7 Days • 2700 So. King St. Tel: 947-8818

CHRISTMAS DAY BUFFET LUNCH

Many More Items to Choose From

Adult - $26.95 Child (2-10) & Senior (65 & over) - $21.95

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(next to Ryan’s Grill)

Dear Hearts,

www.infernospizzahawaii.com

10% OFF

The holiday season puts us all on deadline and it is has become a battle to get the best deals.

Lately I've witnessed beefs over parking spaces, people cutting in line and just plain pilau situations.

Where's the ALOHA?!

Holidays are supposed to be a time for sharing, giving and forgiveness.

So next time you snake a stall or strong-arm your presence, take a minute...

How would you feel if someone did that to you?

Do onto others as you would have them do onto you.

Money comes and goes.

Enemies are made for life.

We live on an island...you get it right?

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

375-1200

Tues-Sun 11am-9pm • Closed Mondays

himalayankitchen@gmail.com

Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)

5% OFF

Credit Card Sale Only (With Coupon)

Hong Kong Dim Sum & Regular Menu Items Excludes Set Menus; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, Char Siu & other specials. 5%, 10% and lobster special not to be combined with any other offer/discounts/ specials. Expires 12/31/12. Must present coupon.

Lobster

1299

$

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

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant Liliha Square by Times Supermarket

524-1628

Celebrating 11 Years!

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

Mahalo,

Lobster $1299

Bryce “Saimin Jr.”

SEATINGS AT 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM & 2:00 PM (w/2 HRS. LIMIT)

Buy a souvenir glass pint for $5, Fill with $3 beers on day of purchase Offers expire 12/13/12 Ward Center

Gift Certificates Available!

1137 11th ave, honolulu, hi 96816

947-2836

Ala Moana Center

Featuring Hawaiian Islands Brewing Company beer.

✁

Soy Sake Glazed Black Cod Bok Choy & Shiitake Mushrooms, Dashi Truffle Nage

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

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

Catering

Located inside of Zippy’s

Panya

Waikiki Beach Eggspress

Online

Monday, December 31 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Napoleon’s Bakery

2752 Woodlawn Dr. Manoa Marketplace 988-4310

343 Saratoga Road 923-EGGS (3447)

Alcohol Served

New Year’s Eve

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

Fendu Boulangerie

451 Piikoi St 538-EGGS (3447)

After Midnight

Larry’s Bakery

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

BAKERY

Eggs n’ Things Ala Moana

Dinner

Tropics Bar & Grill

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

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

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

5% OFF

(Charge) • Happy Day Chinese Restaurant 3553 Waialae Avenue

738-8666

10% OFF(Cash)

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

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

WHERE TO DINE BUFFET

Stadium Mall 4510 Salt Lake Blvd.

486-3311

Camellia Buffet 930 McCully St. 951-0511 • 951-0611

94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd.

677-7744

Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine 590 Farrington Hwy. 692-9880

923 Keeaumoku St. 955-3388

Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant

Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant

Kissaten

98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

Canton Seafood Restaurant

Market City Shopping Center 2919 Kapiolani Blvd 735-3888

Makino Chaya

Hee Hing Restaurant

CHINESE

Anytime Cafe

Royal Hawaiian Center, Bldg C, Level 3.

380-9300

3553 Waialae Ave. 738-8666

A Catered Experience

CAFE

Five Star International Buffet

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant

CATERERS

Yakiniku Camellia Buffet

88 Piikoi St. 593-1200

Ala Moana Center •1450 Ala Moana Blvd.

4th Floor - Ho’okipa Terrace 947-8818

111 N. King St. 521-8268

New LUNCH

Serving Hawaii Since 1989

YAKINIKU

MILLION SPICY FRIED SMALL

Octopus

only

15

$

95

• Million Naeng Myun Cold Buckwheat Noodle topped with Kalbi & Meat Jun

• Book A Kook Dried Pollock Soup

• Sul Lung Tang

DINE-IN

$ 95

5

Beef & Tendon Soup

• Bi Bim Bap

(behind Walmart)

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

$6.95

Fettuccine Tutta Dal Mare

Medley of seafood sautéed with garlic, onions, bell pepper and basil simmered in a white wine, homemade lobster sauce over a bed of fettuccine

$6.95

596-0799

Korean-Style “Black Noodle”

Private Rooms for Private Parties • Gift Certificates available

TAKE-OUT

Mixed Rice with Veggies & Beef

626 SHERIDAN ST.

SPECIAL 11am - 4:30pm

for Lunch 11am-2pm

Waimalu Plaza 98-1277 Kaahumanu St., #119 • Phone: 485-8883 Lunch 11am to 2pm • Dinner 5pm to 9:30 pm

with coupon (reg. $8.95)

cannot be combined with other special/discount. Limit 1 entree per coupon per person. Exp. 12/13/12.

1380 S. KING ST.

Manoa Marketplace

944-8288

2752 Woodlawn Drive • Phone: 988-5923 Lunch 11am to 2pm • Dinner 5pm to 9 pm

11am - 3am DAILY

GRAND OPENING SPECIAL

% 10 OFF Entire Menu

Lunch Dinner

Daily 11am-3pm Daily 5pm-10pm

1495

$

2495

$

with coupon

All-You-Can-Eat Buffet includes hot entree bar.

Senior/Military Discounts Available Mon.-Thurs.

Cannot be combined with other offers. Exp. 12/13/12.

BYOB

Stadium Mall 4510 Salt Lake Blvd. 486-3311

Open Christmas Day Call In Your Orders Today!

Pearlridge . . . . . . . . . . . .483-6805 Moiliili . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .951-5696 (KOZO) Kahala Mall . . . . . . . . .738-5696 (KOZO) Pearl City by Wal-Mart . . .455-6805 WWW.KOZOSUSHIHAWAII.NET

Try our Spicy Char Siu Ramen with Gyoza!

2080 S. King Street (past McCully St.)

(808) 947-5919

Our Broths are made from scratch with no MSG!

Mon: 5-10pm | Tues-Fri: 11am-2:30pm/5-10pm Sat: 11am-10pm | Sun: 11am-9pm

Beach Front Dining 98-150 Kaonohi St. • Tel: 486-5100 are offering Gift Card specials Buy $100 in Gift Cards and Receive a Complimentary $20 Card

or

Buy $50 in Gift Cards and Receive a Complimentary $10 Card

*Complimentary Card Valid 1/1/13 - 3/31/13. This offer is good 11/23/12 - 12/24/12.

Please call 923-4056 Between 9 am-3 pm or visit our restaurants both located in

Outrigger Reef On the Beach Hotel • 2169 Kalia Road www.oceanhousewaikiki.com

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

PURCHASE $100 IN GIFT CARDS AND RECEIVE A $20 MAKINO CHAYA VOUCHER.* *OFFER EXPIRES 12/14/12 SENIOR SPECIAL! 55+ KAMA‘AINA SPECIAL! LUNCH & LUNCH & DINNER DINNER

30% OFF

Not combinable with other discounts. 55 or older w/ coupon & ID. No online or photo-copied coupons.One coupon per person. Discounts off regular adult price. Excluding Holidays. Expires 12/14/12.

20% OFF

One coupon per person. Must have valid ID. Not combinable with other discounts. Discounts off regular adult price. No online or photo-copied coupons.

Must purchase beverage. Not valid on Holidays. Expires 12/14/12.

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WHERE TO DINE Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant

Little Village Noodle House 1113 Smith St. 545-3008

5724 Kalanianaole Hwy. 377-5566

Panda Cuisine 641 Keeaumoku St. 947-1688

FAMILY DINING

ON ON At McCully

Good To Grill

Asahi Grill Ward

1110 McCully St. (Corner of McCully & Young) 946-8833 or 230-8866

Mandalay (The) 1055 Alakea St. 525-8585

Henry Loui’s

Asian Mix

2850 Paa St. 833-3728

1234 South Beretania St. 521-1688

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

909 Isenberg Street 941-6641

888 Kapahulu Ave. 734-7345

515 Ward Ave. 593-2800

Royal Garden Chinese Restaurant

Maple Garden

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

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

Liliha Square, 524-1628

Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant

Big City Diner

Seafood Village

DECEMBER SPECIALS!

Visit OUR NEWEST LOCATION...

ENCHANTED LAKE SHOPPING CENTER

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

1020 KEOLU DRIVE 230-2300 NEW THURS - SUN 11A - 2P MENU ITEMS! NIGHTLY 5P - 9P

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

KAIMUKI

3040 Waialae Ave.

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

ALA MOANA CENTER

Daily 11am-10pm

With purchase of an entrée. Not to be combined with any other offer or special. Limited Time.

WAIKIKI

Makai Market

1831 Ala Moana Blvd. #201

Daily 11am-10pm

Daily 11am-10pm

734-0404

941-3444

949-2120

(Reg. $15.99)

(Reg. $12.99)

BYOB

NO CORKAGE FEE!

Canton Seafood Restaurant Best Cantonese Cuisine

OPEN DAILY: 10am — midnight 923 KEEAUMOKU ST.

955-3388

HOT

930 McCully St. • 951-0511/951-0611

• PRIVATE PARTY ROOM • CONVENIENT PARKING

Roast Turkey For the Holidays!

Holiday Z-Meal

$92.95

Course 1 Soup

CRAB & BUTTERNUT SQUASH Melted Leeks, Bacon Lardons, Gruyere Toast

4 Co Prix urse F Men ix u

Course 2 APPETIZER

RAVIOLO Smoked Duck Leg, Braised Pork Belly, Ricotta, Arugula, Sage Brown Butter

Course 3 ENTREE SELECTION

PEPPERCORN CRUSTED FILET MIGNON Horseradish Mashed Potatoes, Caramelized Brussels Sprouts, Pomme Frites, Demi, Beurre Blanc

or MACADAMIA NUT CRUSTED AUSTRALIAN LAMB CHOPS Fingerling Potato Saute, Blueberry Port Wine Reduction

or PAN ROASTED U-10 SEA SCALLOPS Kabocha Squash Puree, Braised Choy Sum, Wasabi Beurre Blanc, Kabayaki Drizzle

Course 4 DESSERT TIRAMISU Crème Anglaise

No Substitutions on menu items. Items are subject to availability.

1131 Nu‘uanu Ave. • 587-7877 Reservations recommended 30 | DINING OUT | DEC. 9-15, 2012

Valid Dec. 9th thru Dec. 24th.

Parmesan Flatbread Sticks Large Gourmet Salad Large Z-pizza Creation 4 Fountain Drinks OR 4 Bottled Water 4 Desserts Offer not valid with other specials/discounts

$46 (20% discount) Call 677-7744 To Order.

Pick up on Christmas Day at A Catered Experience at 94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd.

Reheating instructions for fixings included.

Offer valid Dec. 9th thru 24th.

Ward Centre (Auahi Streetfront) 1200 Ala Moana Blvd (808) 596-0066 Kailua (Next to Boots & Kimo’s) 151 Hekili St (808) 230-8400 AT ALA MOANA HOTEL, 3rd Floor 410 ATKINSON DRIVE

942-7788

Season’s Greetings Special Menus $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.

WHERE TO DINE JJ Bistro & French Pastry

Loco Moco

Sam Choy’s BLC

Tony Roma’s

3447 Waialae Ave.

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

580 N. Nimitz Hwy. 545-7979

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

739-0993

Kenny’s Restaurant

1525 Rycroft St. 948-8356

Kenny’s Hawaiian BBQ

Ala Moana Center, Mauka - Mall Level 946-6388

Wailana Coffee House

WAIPAHU 94-256 Waipahu Depot St. • 676-2088

1860 Ala Moana Blvd.

955-1764

Willows (The) 901 Hausten St. 952-9200

Shore Bird Restaurant

Kit N Kitchen

1131 Nuuanu Ave. 587-7877

CHRISTMAS DAYBUFFET Tuesday, Dec. 25

LUNCH 10:30 am - 2 pm $27 DINNER 4:30 pm - 9 pm $37 featuring Prime Rib, Sushi, Tempura, Poke, Fresh Fish, Salad, Dessert & More!

Snow Crab available during dinner

NOW SERVING

LUNCH Tues - Sun

Outrigger Reef on the Beach 922-2887

Restaurant Epic

1010 University Avenue 942-7622

RESTAURANT & PUPU BAR

WAIMALU 98-020 Kam Hwy. • 488-8824

EWA BEACH SHOPPING CENTER 91-919 Fort Weaver Rd. • 689-0999

Panya Bistro • Bakery • Bar

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 2nd floor 922-3333

Join Us For

Shiro’s Saimin Haven

Pagoda

1620 N. School St. 841-0931

CALL NOW for RESERVATIONS

HAPPY HOUR 5-6p & 9:30-midnight

Tues-Sun 5p-Midnight • Closed Monday LUNCH Tues-Sun 11am-2pm

3008 Waialae Ave. 259-7100

Zippy’s Call the one nearest you

BLUE HAWAII SUSHI BAR & RESTAURANT

Moanalua Shopping Center

Early Bird Special 4-6pm

99 99 Party Pans

NOW SERVING OKAZUYA 5am-1pm Daily Teriyaki Chicken $7.95 Teriyaki Combo (Steak & Chicken) $10.95 Fish of the Day $7.95 North Shore Garlic Shrimp $9.95

$

(Small Pan)

SERVES 18-22 PEOPLE

Includes Miso Soup, Salad, Rice and Japanese hot tea Not valid with other offers or promotions.

The Following 5 Choices Mahi Mahi, Chicken Katsu, Teriyaki Steak, Fried Noodles, Steam Rice

Gift Cards Available

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

Open Daily 8am-9pm • 930 Valkenburgh St. #205 • 423-8228 expires 12/31/12

Try Our Tasty HASH TEMPURA!

@ WARD

The Best Hash Tempura on the Island!

KAILUA 263-8880 KAIMUKI 738-8855 PEARLRIDGE EAST 487-8188 WAIPIO 678-8868 WARD CENTER 591-8891 www.bigcitydinerhawaii.com Find us on Facebook & Twitter

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

Flame-Broiled Boneless Kalbi Fresh Garden Salad Real Korean-Style Kimchee Roasted Sweet Corn & Green Peas Steamed White or Brown Rice Macadamia Nut Bread Pudding

Does not apply with other discounts/offers. Dine-in only. Applies to senior’s orders only. Exp. 12/13/12

2746 Kaimuki Ave

732-1656

www.SekiyasRestaurant.com

Chef Chai’s Holiday Special

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593-2800

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WHERE TO DINE FILIPINO Max’s Of Manila

Chai’s Island Bistro

Plumeria Beach House

Aloha Tower Marketplace 585-0011

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

94-300 Farrington Hwy 801 Dillingham Blvd.

951-6297

GREEK The Fat Greek Kaimuki - 3040 Waialae Ave. • 734-0404 Ala Moana - Makai Market • 949-2120 Waikiki - 1831 Ala Moana Blvd • 941-3444 Kailua - 1020 Keolu Dr • 230-2300

Ruth’s Chris Steak House Hoku’s

FINE DINING

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

Fifty Three By The Sea

Restaurant Row 599-3860 Waikiki Beach Walk 440-7910

Stage Restaurant

ITALIAN Il Lupino

1250 Kapiolani Blvd.

237-5429

53 Ahui Street 536-5353

Hy’s Steak House

Bali Steak & Seafood

2440 Kuhio Ave. 922-5555

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

Royal Hawaiian Center 922-3400

Top of Waikiki

Inferno’s Wood Fire Pizza

Waikiki Business Plaza 2270 Kalakaua Ave. 923-3877

Ward Center (Next to Ryan’s Grill) 1200 Ala Moana Blvd.

375-1200

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• Roasted Pig • Snow Crab Legs • Peking Duck w/ Bun • Shrimp Cocktail • Stir Fried Entrees • Soup • Salad • and much more

Adults $21.99 • Senior (60+) $17.99 Adults $28.99 • Senior (60+) $24.99 Children (3-12) $17.99

www.themandalayhawaii.com Children (3-12) $13.99

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$

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5:00PM & 7:00PM

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featuring… a variety of Hong Kong Style Dim Sum

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OUTER ISLANDS:

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$10

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with purchase of $100 in Gift Certificates

Offers Expires 12/24/12

Kapolei Marketplace 590 Farrington Hwy

692-9880

WHERE TO DINE Paesano Ristorante Italiano

Genki Sushi

Z Pizza

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

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

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

Ichiriki

AIEA 98-150 Kaonohi St. 484-2222 HONOLULU 510 Piikoi St. 589-2299

Dec. 21-25 and Dec 28-Jan 1

purchases over $4 Must present coupon • exp. 12/13/12

Ilima Award Winner

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988-4310 2752 Woodlawn Dr. • Manoa Marketplace

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

Open Christmas Eve & Day 9am - 9pm Serving Holiday 4-Course Meal

Holiday Cake Pkg. $

80 (reg. $95)

Buche de Noel (Yule Log)

• Chocolate/Chocolate • Chocolate/Raspberry • Chocolate/Mocha

7” Chocolate Pyramid plus any two 8” cakes (call for details)

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

Tuesday,December 25th

T R AT T O R I A & W I N E B A R

8:30a.m. - 2:00p.m.

Adults $32.95, Keikis (5-12 years old) $14.95 Salads: Peel and Eat Shrimp Fresh Poke- Assorted Salads- Lomi Lomi Salmon Entrees: Breakfast Meats- Roast Turkey-Snow Crab Legs French Toast- Waffles-Shrimp Scampi - Garlic Roasted Chicken - Honey Glazed Ham- Ehu Braised Shortribs- Baked Salmon Dynamite Action Station: Omelets Made to Order Carved Steamship Round Beef Desserts: Banana Bread Pudding with Coconut Glaze Assorted Pies & Cakes- Ice Cream with Toppings

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(1 Loaf) . . . . . . . . . . . .$7.95 (2 Loaves) . . . . . . . . . $14.95

CHRISTMAS BUFFETS BRUNCH / LUNCH BUFFET

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Holiday Special Menu Seafood Winter Melon Soup Shrimp Avocado Salad w/Soy ginger dressing Mu Shu Duck Roll Award Winning Honey Walnut Shrimp Mahi fillet over Baby Bok Choy Crispy Skin Roasted Duck Ever Popular Orange Chicken Chef Special Fried Rice Holiday Desserts $238 table of 10 $108 table of 4

1841 Ala Moana Blvd.

941-4444

WINDWARD MALL 46-056 Kamehameha Hwy F1 922-5511 KAPIOLANI - 1221 Kapiolani Blvd., #105 589-2989 WAIKIKI - 307 Lewers St. 926-2989

2080 S. King Street 947-5919

227 Lewers St. 926-5050

Kobe Japanese Steak House

Gyu-Kaku

Chinpei Ramen

Taormina-Sicilian Cuisine

545-3008

Chinese Cultural Plaza 536-3035

Blue Hawaii Sushi

Romanos Macaroni Grill

Ala Moana Center Hookipa Terrace 356-8300

1113 Smith St.

Hifumi Japanese Restaurant

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

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DINNER BUFFET 4:00p.m. - 8:30p.m.

Adults $36.95 , Keikis (5-12 years old) $14.95 Salads: Assorted Salads-Fresh Poke Lomi Lomi Salmon- Peel and Eat Shrimp Entrée: Shrimp Scampi Pasta- Garlic Roasted Chicken - Honey Glazed Ham- Ehu Braised Shortribs - Baked Salmon Dynamite- Roast Turkey- Snow Crab Legs Action Station: Carved Garlic Roasted Prime Rib of Beef Desserts: Banana Bread Pudding with Coconut Glaze - Apple Cobbler - Assorted Pies & Cakes- Ice Cream with Toppings - Chocolate Fountain Coffee, Tea, Soft Drinks included Menu Subject to Change Without Notice

580 Nimitz Hwy. 545-7979

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DINING OUT | DEC. 9-15, 2012 | 33

WHERE TO DINE Odoriko Japanese Restaurant

Sushi Company

2400 Koa Ave. 923-7368

1111 McCully Street 947-5411

KOREAN

MEXICAN Wahoo’s Fish Taco

Chogajib Korean Restaurant

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

825 Keeaumoku St. #111 744-3440

Sushi King 2700 S. King St. 947-2836

Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen

Korean Hibiscus BBQ

2746 Kaimuki Avenue 732-1656

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

Sumo Ramen

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

Kaimuki Shopping Center 3221 Waialae Avenue 734-8282

Yakiniku Million 626 Sheridan St. 596-0799

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

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

OKAZUYA Mitsu-Ken 1223 N. School Street 848-5573

BYOB

RESTAURANT

Tuesday, December 25, 2012

49

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10% OFF

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Please present ad when ordering

922-6868

Call for Reservations & Information 2284 Kalakaua Ave.

Complete Dinners Served 11 A.M. - Midnight

1695 1395 Hibachi Chicken $ 50 & Shrimp Kabobs 14 $

Prime Rib Roast Holiday Turkey $ w/ Smoked Ham

Dinners Include: Salad Bar, Corn on the Cob, Bread Pudding, Beverage and More!

Breakfast Special: Egg Benedict Royal

1050

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1 OFF Breakfast & Lunch 2 Applies to food & drink menu items only, no bottled beverages or retail items. Valid 6am-3pm only, one coupon per person per visit, must surrender original coupon upon transaction. Not combinable with any other offers or promotions. Exp. 12/31/12.

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

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

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor

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

FREE

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

Max’s Eco Bag

922-5511

Avail Now thru Jan. 6th

w/Holiday Pack purchase

Max’s Holiday Pack

Open 7 Days from 11am-10pm

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

SUNTORY

BUY ONE, GET ONE

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

www.maxschicken.com

$59.00 Take-out only.

Includes: Whole Fried Chicken, Max’s Paella (seasonal) and your choice of Full Crispy Pata or Large Kare-Kare.

951-MAXS (6297)

WILLOW’S NEW YEAR’S TAKE-OUT PARTY PLATTERS

Call 952-9200 for complete menu

Since 1944 ORDER NOW FOR YOUR NEW YEAR’S CELEBRATION FROM THE WILLOWS

Poi Stew, Squid Luau, Shoyu Pork, Karai Chicken Wings, and much more.

901 Hausten Street (808) 952-9200 www.willowshawaii.com

MITSU-KEN Home of the Famous Garlic Chicken

Breakfast • Lunch Catering • Okazu

December Special

FREE ® COKE

Summer Rolls 3.99

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

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

with purchase of a Regular Mitsu-Ken Bento Limit (5) FREE Cokes® per coupon. Offer not combinable with other offers/discounts. Expires 12/13/12

Tues-Sat 5:00am-1:00pm • Sun-Mon Closed 34 | DINING OUT | DEC. 9-15, 2012

Merry Christmas!

$

1223 N. School St.

848-5573

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

2012 FIRST PLACE

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

Pre-Order Your Cakes Now through December 17th

Ala Moana Center • Mall Level (Mountain side, next to Shirokiya)

www.lapalmedor-usa.com 941-6161

WHERE TO DINE OKINAWAN

PORTUGUESE

New Violet’s Grill

Adega Portuguese

Kapalama Shopping Center 1210 Dillingham Blvd # 8 841-8535

1138 Smith Street 566-5909

PACIFIC RIM

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

3660 on the Rise

Crab City

3660 Waialae Ave. 737-1177

3441 Waialae Ave. 780-3115

SHABU SHABU

Voted Best Thai in Hawaii 15% OFF Take Out

Dinner 5:00pm - Closing

2028 Kuhio Avenue Walking distance from all Waikiki Hotels

tel. 951-9355 www.keosthaicuisine.com

Panda Cuisine New Management! New Menu!

Specializing in Fresh Seafood Limited Time Only

LIVE OYSTERS

19.99

$

1 Doz. 641 KEEAUMOKU ST. OPEN DAILY 11AM - 1AM

$

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

UH Graduation December 15, 2012

Coupon required. Not combinable with other offers. Expires 12/14/12

SERVING HAWAII SINCE 1977...

Keo’s Thai Cuisine

2028 Kuhio Ave. 951-9355

1221 Kapiolani Blvd 597-1655

901 Hausten St. 952-6990

THAI CUISINE

THAI

Shabu Shabu House

Karai Crab

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

Tropical Tribe

(across Pan Am Bldg) 1637 Kapiolani Blvd.

366-8226

SEAFOOD

The Ocean House Restaurant

SWEETS

Lobster King 1380 S. King St. 944-8288

lighting up and

holidays,

taste buds too.

Cookie Leis & Lanyards

Pre-Order Yours Today! Call 422-0059 4369 Lawehana St. (across Target in Salt Lake) | OPEN Mon - Fri 6AM - 1PM Sat 6AM - 12PM www.larrysbakery.com or find us on Holiday Hours: 12/15, 12/16, 12/23, 12/24: Open 6am-12pm Closed: 12/25-12/27

2

Beer All Day

Seafood Special

9.99/

$

lb.

w/purchase of $100 in Gift Cards

Includes:

• Lobster • Dungeness Crab

• Manila Clams • Shrimp • Mussels

947-1688

Offer ends 12/24/12

Make your Holiday Reservations today!

Also available Pasta • Risotto • Burgers • Salads • Sandwiches

OPEN TIL MIDNIGHT! 2919 Kapiolani Blvd., #218

MARKET CITY SHPG CNTR 735-3888

christmas day brunch buffet december 25, 2012 • 9:00am ~ 1:30pm adult, $ 80 * children, $ 40 * (6-12 years old)

LIMITED TIME ONLY

8-9 oz OPAKAPAKA FILLET Wafu Style or Steamed $13.95 Reg. $16.95

INCLUDES MISO SOUP, TSUKEMONO

& RICE

OP CHRISEN ON AND NTMAS YEAREW

• Steamed with Ginger, Green Onion, Shitake Mushroom, Soy Sauce • Wafu Style: Fresh Garlic Soy Sauce, Ground Onions & Sake Offer not valid on Christmas & New Year’s Eve and Day. Offer not combinable with other offers/discounts OPEN TUE-SUN LUNCH

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

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

536-3035

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

Price does not include tax and gratuity.

Prices, hours, and menu items are subject to change.

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LITTLE VILLAGE NOODLE HOUSE Where: 1113 Smith St., Honolulu Call: 545.3008 Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-midnight Web: LittleVillageHawaii.com

Pot Stickers ($7.75 for eight pieces)

Big Taste Lives

Orange Chicken ($9.95)

at Little illage Steamed Basa Fillet ($14.50)

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STORY BY KYLE GALDEIRA • PHOTOS BY NATHALIE WALKER

s proof of the saying that good things come in small packages, some of Hawaii’s award-winning Chinese cuisine can be found tucked away in downtown Honolulu at Little Village Noodle House.

From its home in the heart of Chinatown, Little Village has been honored with a multitude of awards recognizing its stellar Chinese cuisine. The restaurant has garnered numerous Hale Aina Gold Awards as Hawaii’s Best Chinese Restaurant, and also was rated by worldrenowned restaurant guide Zagat Survey — which ranks a wide variety of dining destinations based on food, décor, service and cost — for the third time.

“We want customers to rediscover the restaurant because we offer a lot of value, quality ingredients, great service, all within a casual, friendly atmosphere,” says vice president David Chang. “We cook everything to order, so every item is fresh. We also get our fresh vegetables daily from the markets here in Chinatown.”

To begin one’s Little Village experience, Chang recommends Pot Stickers ($4.95 for four pieces, $7.75 for eight pieces), which are available with chicken, pork or tofu fillings and are pan-fried or steamed to perfection.

The tasty appetizer is a signature dish created by the restaurant’s founder and executive chef Kenneth Chan, who has blended the major styles of Chinese cooking — Northern, Hong Kong and Szechuan — for more than 30 years at an array of popular local eateries.

“They have more than 33 years of history with running restaurants in Hawaii,” says Chang of Kenneth and Jennifer Chan. “They bring a lot to this restaurant, and 36 | DINING OUT | DECEMBER 9-15, 2012

when they first started, this pot sticker was one of the top sellers. To this day, it’s still amazing.”

Chan uses his secret sweet and sour sauce in creating Orange Chicken ($9.95), a popular dish that includes real orange juice — not the artificial substitutes that some competitors use.

Honey Walnut Shrimp ($16.50) serves as one of the restaurant’s iconic favorites. “We have so many customers say that this is a ‘must-have dish’ when you come

Little Village owner and executive chef Kenneth Chan

Honey Walnut Shrimp ($16.50)

to eat at Little Village,” Chang says. The dish features large, juicy shrimp tossed in a garlic and green onion cream sauce that brings out the sweetness of the honeyglazed walnuts.

Chang also recommends Steamed Basa Fillet ($14.50) as another popular seafood selection. The flaky white fish is infused with a ginger onion soy sauce, and topped with fresh pieces of ginger and onion that soak up all the flavors while adding to the dish’s sweet aroma.

“We make the soy sauce fresh in house every day,” Chang explains. “It’s very fresh, and the taste is out of this world. Some of the other ingredients in the sauce, I can’t tell you because it’s a secret, but there are some spices as well.”

Little Village also offers a wide selection of vegetarian options, and can accommodate requests to replace meat with tofu or extra vegetables for most of the additional menu offerings. Chang encourages diners to keep an eye out for new menu specials just in time for the holiday season, and a loyalty card program that will be introduced very soon as a way to reward his customers.

“Kenneth is working on creating some specials in time for the New Year and Chinese New Year celebrations,” Chang says. “I’ll also be offering the loyalty cards during this period so we can cater to the returning customers.”

Little Village gives diners a big reason to make the trip into downtown Honolulu, as lunch and dinner are served daily, and the restaurant’s friendly staff is ready to make the experience a memorable one.