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Owner Brad Kaneshiro (left) and bookkeeper Sherri Kaneshiro present Mitsu-Ken’s Teriyaki Pork Plate and famous Garlic Chicken Plate.

It doesn’t get any more local than at Mitsu-Ken, a legendary eatery in the Islands, where large portions of plate lunch and bento favorites are served to customers at a new location on North King Street.

See Page 4 | Leah Friel photo

JJ Bistro shines the spotlight on a perfect pasta dish | 10 Splurge on guilt-free, healthy options at Canton Seafood | 12

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Everything’s Comin’ Up

By Alana Folen | Photos by Leah Friel

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pring into spring with rosemary, a heat-loving herb with fragrant, evergreen, needle-like leaves and white, pink, purple or blue flowers. A decorative plant often associated with the Mediterranean, rosemary needs no water (other than the humidity carried by the breeze) to live, making it an easy plant to grow and maintain.

Now, I have no green thumb whatsoever. Actually, to be clear, never leave any plant or garden in my care unless you want a rather unfortunate outcome. Yet rosemary seems like it may just stand a chance against my non-existent gardening skills, but I’m not holding my breath!

What I love most about rosemary is that its leaves, both fresh and dried, complement a wide variety of foods with its signature flavor. So, this week, in an effort to spare the life of an innocent rosemary plant, I ditched the gardening and decided to delve into remarkable rosemary masterpieces at the following Ono, You Know locations, where fare rich with rosemary always is in full bloom.

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Romano’s Macaroni Grill With its exceptional Italian fare and honor system wine, Romano’s Macaroni Grill in Ala Moana Center’s Hookipa Terrace redefines your typical Italian classics by jazzing them up with top-of-the-line ingredients. Guests are treated like family amid a relaxing atmosphere, and some of the servers also take on the role of opera singers, making for an unforgettable dining experience.

Chef Nawai Kekoolani is very detail-oriented when it comes to flavoring his creations, and in a couple of entrees, rosemary is the shining star, as far as the seasoning goes.

First and foremost, Grilled Shrimp Spiedini ($17) presents robust rosemary flavors, as this dish features six zesty morsels of shrimp atop a medley of roasted vegetables doused in lemon oil.

“Eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers and roasted potatoes are garnished with garlic, rosemary, extra-virgin olive oil, and salt and pepper,” explains Kekoolani, noting – See page 18

Above: The editor goes to town with Romano’s Macaroni Grill’s Shrimp Spiedini ($17) Left: Romano’s Macaroni Grill’s Penne Rustica ($17)

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|| DINING OUT || COVER STORY || MITSU-KEN OKAZU & CATERING ||

AN AMAZING JOURNEY, A LASTING LEGACY || STORY BY ALANA FOLEN || PHOTOS BY LEAH FRIEL ||

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t all started back in December 1992 in a small hole-in-the-wall eatery on North School Street with savory morsels of garlic chicken cooking in a wok and a simple breakfast special, which nearly 20 years later catapulted Mitsu-Ken Okazu & Catering to the thriving local hot spot it is today.

Best described by longtime patrons as a premier choice for bentos, combination plates and catering platters — all of which showcase the restaurant’s renowned Garlic Chicken — Mitsu-Ken is sans dining facility and only offers takeout. Yet, most recently, the eatery bid farewell to its original stomping grounds and relocated to new premises on North King Street (across from New City Nissan).

“We’ve been busier than ever,” says owner Brad Kaneshiro. “We’re happy with our new location because we have lots of parking and more space — both of which were lacking before.”

Open Tuesday through Saturday from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mitsu-Ken may have a new look, but continues to offer quality fare at unbeatable values.

Dining Out recently caught up with Brad and bookkeeper Sherri Kaneshiro after a busy day of putting together hundreds of bentos and plate lunches for eager diners.

“I usually come in at 2:30

secret recipe that we won’t reveal, and we do go through about 30 cases of chicken a day.

a.m. to start preparing everything for the day,” Brad says. “And once we open, the people keep coming — we’re always busy.”

It’s evident that hard work pays off, and we have the scoops on Mitsu-Ken’s lasting legacy.

DO: Mitsu-Ken was in business for 20 years on North School Street, before relocating the restaurant to North King Street just last month. What has that experience been like?

Sherri: It’s been a good move for us. At our prior location, we catered to a lot of the residential community and a lot of schools around the area, such as Kamehameha Schools and St. Theresa School. Parking was rather difficult — we only had two parking stalls on the side of our building and street parking. There were a lot of complaints from customers about the towaway zone.

Brad: Here at our new location there’s plenty of parking, so that’s definitely an issue that we were able to resolve that I’m sure our customers are very happy about. We also have air conditioning in the restaurant and enough space to comfortably wait for your food.

DO: Wow! Looking back, can you believe it was these two items (garlic chicken and the breakfast special) that brought about this renowned restaurant that stands here today?

Sherri: No way. We knew that our garlic chicken and breakfast special were good, but we didn’t know they were that good!

Brad: Yeah, we didn’t think it would take off like that!

DO: The food here is derived from recipes from close family and friends, and it’s no secret that Mitsu-Ken’s Garlic Chicken is the stand out item. What makes it so special?

Sherri: There’s a lot of garlic chicken out there available at other places, but a lot of customers say that garlic chicken elsewhere is either too sweet or garlicky. But with our Garlic Chicken, they say it’s the perfect combination of sweet and garlic flavors, so they really like that.

They’ve commented that ours is the best.

Brad: It’s made from a

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MITSU-KEN OKAZU & CATERING 2300 N. KING ST., HONOLULU 848-5573 OPEN TUESDAY-SATURDAY, 5 A.M.-1 P.M.

DO: Everything is so delicious! How did the menu progress throughout the years?

Brad: After our garlic chicken became very popular, the popularity of our bentos began kicking in.

Back then, we only offered Mitsu-Ken Bento ($6.50)

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with garlic chicken, teri beef, Spam, hot dog, egg omelet and rice with furikake, and Mini Bento ($4.50) with garlic chicken, hot dog, egg omelet and rice with furikake. Now, we have a couple more bentos on that list, as well as a variety of plate lunches, sushi, salad, pupu platters and a la carte items.

Sherri: Just recently, we added Fried Saimin Bento ($6.25) to the menu, which includes fried saimin, garlic chicken, egg omelet, Portuguese sausage and rice.

Our Sport Pack ($4) is simple, but good, and features fried chicken, hot dog and rice.

As Brad was saying, we have many plate lunches.

Top-sellers include Garlic Chicken ($7), of course, Kalbi ($7.50) and Teriyaki Pork ($7.50). Kalbi and Teriyaki Pork are new plate lunches on the menu, but they’ve been doing well.

All plate lunches are

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1 Bookkeeper Sherri Kaneshiro (left) and owner Brad Kaneshiro welcome patrons to Mitsu-Ken’s new location on North King Street.

2 Garlic Chicken Plate ($7) 3 Garlic Chicken ($2.10 per person, a la carte).

Leah Friel file photo.

4 Kalbi Plate ($7.50) 5 Fried Saimin Bento ($6.25), Mini Bento ($4.50) and Mitsu-Ken Bento ($6.50). Leah Friel file photo.

5 served with two scoops of rice and macaroni/potato salad. If you prefer tossed green salad, add on an additional 45 cents to your total.

DO: Mitsu-Ken also offers catering services, and as a result has become a part of many special occa-

sions and events. Correct?

Brad: Yes, we have a lot of different options that our patrons can take advantage of — from our Five-Course Basic Menu priced at $7.50 per person (assorted sushi, macaroni/potato salad, assorted tempura, fried saimin and garlic chicken)

to our Six-Course Menu with the addition of teriyaki meatballs, and our Seven-Course Menu with the addition of kalua pig and Chinese chicken salad.

Sherri: Most of the time, we only do catering for lunch events, because we close at 1 p.m. If you want

to order for dinner, you still can, but you’re going to have to refrigerate it.

DO: Mitsu-Ken opens at 5 a.m., so what can early risers expect for breakfast?

Sherri: We have five options for breakfast. First of all, there’s our Breakfast

Special ($4.25), featuring two scoops of fried rice, two eggs (any style) and two strips of bacon. Then we have our Breakfast Combo ($6.25), which is our Breakfast Special with three pieces of garlic chicken, along with the Breakfast Pack ($3.25), Breakfast Deluxe ($5.75) and Breakfast Deluxe Combo ($7.75).

DO: What’s the secret behind Mitsu-Ken's continued success?

Sherri: I guess we’re just lucky and we have great customers who are very loyal. We want to thank them for that, especially for being patient throughout the moving process. When we moved here to our new location, they followed. We’ve gained a lot of new customers, as well.

Brad: I think our success is because we keep our prices affordable while still offering very big portions.

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Starters defined by decadence

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he word to best describe the appetizers at Beachhouse at Sheraton Moana Surfrider is “decadent.”

Sure, fresh, light and flavorful all work as an accurate commentary on the menu, but none more accurately describes the richness and special nature of the chosen items.

Beachhouse is a steakhouse with something extra. Set apart from its heavy wooded counterparts, Beachhouse is open and airy, and has a menu that embraces steakhouse tradition, but isn't afraid to try something new.

“Since we are a steakhouse, the main entree portion of the menu is the classic ribeye, the New York and cuts like that,” says chef de cuisine William Chen. “Where we have leeway and where we

have our fun is with the appetizers and desserts, where we branch out with things that are more eclectic.”

He’s succeeded.

Foie Gras Toast ($25) begins with seared foie gras topped with caramelized cippolini onions with thyme. The combination is stacked on a toasted baguette and accompanied with a fresh parsley salad, toasted almonds, blackberries, pickled shallots, and finished with a blackberry jam puree. If you haven’t had much foie gras, blackberry sauce may seem like a strange pairing, but it’s a classic French presentation, and one that provides a sweet and even slightly acidic flavor that balances the richness of the foie gras. The fact that the foie gras is seared and there-

BEACHHOUSE AT THE MOANA WHERE The Moana Surfrider 2365 Kalakaua Ave. CALL 921-4600 HOURS Open daily, 5:30-10 p.m.

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1 Roasted Bone Marrow ($14) 2 Hamachi Crudo ($15) 3 Foie Gras Toast ($25) Leah Friel photos

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fore slightly rare, also adds to the special nature of the dish.

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gredients. Two fine ex3 amples of this are Hamachi Crudo ($15) and Roasted Bone Marrow ($14). Both dishes celebrate the quality of the ingredients.

The sashimi-grade hamachi is simple and clean. Chen highlights the fish with a housemade white ponzu sauce, yuzu and a garnish of wasabi kazami (chopped wasabi stem), which seasons the hamachi without the traditional heat associated with the root.

Topped with fresh rice crackers and herbs, it’s how a sashimi dish should be — simple, fresh and with a subtle surprise.

Popular in gastropubs in the continental U.S. and Canada, bone marrow is just starting to make inroads into local restaurants.

Rich and buttery in flavor and texture, the dish fits into Chef Chen’s food philosophy. It’s traditional, straightforward, rustic and, most importantly, tasty.

The five-inch beef shanks are baked, seasoned with French sea salt, topped with a gremolata and served with a toasted baguette. That’s it, simple and delicious. Chen even has a suggestion about what to do with the marrow containers when finished: bone luging. Bone luging is done by pouring liquor, such as whiskey or tequila, into the bone cavity then sipping it out. The alcohol mixes with the fat of the marrow to create an entirely new flavor and the warm bones help to aerate the liquid.

One final pupu to ponder is Lump Crab Cake ($19).

This appetizer has Chef Chen written all over it.

Maryland blue and Alaskan king crab are combined

with panko, Japanese mayo and chopped herbs then seared. The whole thing is presented with a red pep-

per rouille, a salad of fresh frisee and heart of palm, and garnished with an Asian-style guacamole.

Chen says the goal was to match the East coast variety of crab cakes he grew up enjoying. Regarding the accuracy of the dish, I cannot say. But, if his goal was to make a naturally-flavored and moist crab cake free of unnecessary additives, he’s succeeded. Unlike so many others, you can actually identify the crab in Chef Chen’s crab cakes. The delicate meat isn’t beat up and smothered in some unflavorful binding agent, it’s handled gently and the care shows. Fabulous, like everything else here.

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Turn a private party into a festive feast

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JADE DYNASTY SEAFOOD RESTAURANT WHERE 1450 Ala Moana Blvd. Suite 4220 CALL 947-8818 HOURS 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily WEB jadedynastyhawaii.com

he beginning of summer also marks the end of the school year for students, including many who are graduating.

Known for its delicious Hong Kong-style Chinese food with a modern twist, Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant in Ala Moana Center, has become a popular place to dine at on any occasion. And with seven private rooms, a 32-foot-wide stage and fancy interior, it’s also a great setting for private parties, such as weddings, birthday parties or business functions.

The restaurant recently launched its new Spring/Graduation Special Menus featuring many of its signature dishes, as well as some

1 Tea Smoked Shrimp, Smoked Chicken with Chrysanthemum and Fish Filets with Ham and Vegetable on Lotus Leaf 2 Deep Fried Whole Fish in Sweet and Sour Sauce 3 Signature Crispy Roasted Beef with Buns and Braised Shiitake Mushrooms with Shanghai Pak Choy Leah Friel photos

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new creations. There are three set menus available for lunch or dinner.

• The $238 menu for a table of 10 includes the Roasted Meat Appetizer Platter, Seafood and Pumpkin Soup, Smoked Chicken with Chrysanthemum, Chef’s Special Black Peppered Beef Tenderloin, Fish Filets with Ham and Vegetable on Lotus Leaf, Tea Smoked Shrimp, Simmered Baby Pak Choy in Supreme Broth, House Fried Rice and Dessert of the Day. • For an additional $3 more per person, the menu changes to Sugar Cane Shrimp, Dried Scallop and Shredded Chicken Soup, Smoked Chicken with Chrysanthemum, Signature Crispy Roasted Beef with Buns, Fish Filets with Ham and Vegetable on Lotus Leaf, Tea Smoked Shrimp, Braised Shiitake Mushrooms with Shanghai Pak Choy, Seafood Fried Noodle, Steamed Rice and Dessert of the Day. • Or for an additional $5 per person, the menu changes to Deep Fried Crab Claws, Dried Scallop and Shredded Chicken Soup, Smoked Chicken with Chrysanthemum, Braised Pork Ribs in Chef’s Special Sauce, Deep Fried Whole Fish in Sweet and Sour Sauce,

Tea Smoked Shrimp, Braised Shiitake Mushrooms with Shanghai Pak Choy, Seafood Fried Noodle, Steamed Rice and Dessert of the Day. Jade Dynasty has been open for a little more than two years, serving fresh, quality Chinese food (as well as dim sum from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily).

The restaurant’s chefs regularly travel to Asia where they exchange ideas with other top chefs. According to general manager Gary Chan, the chefs are in Hong Kong and China this month learning some new styles of cooking, including Sichuan which has a bit of spice to it.

Depending on the size of your party, there are different areas in the restaurant that can be sectioned off for privacy. The entire restaurant can seat 330 people, or you can reserve the open-middle portion which includes a stage for up to 130 people.

There also are private rooms that can seat 12 to 60 people.

Audio/visual equipment and a projector screen also are available, and there’s plenty of free parking at Ala Moana Center.

Reservations should be made early, especially for large parties.

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beer. Its German style is a bonus for pizza pairing; though light, it’s more hopped than its American counterparts. Tasting of citrus, spice and pine, it is the hops, like in the Lei ’O Mano IPA (which is more hoppy, yet not overly spicy), that cuts through the oils of the cheese and anchovies.

These two beers provide the right amount of cleantasting refreshment and bubbles to cleanse your mouth between bites of fresh mozzarella; salty, savory anchovy; and sauce-

less, yet olive-oil doused dough.

The delicate and floral Mango Wheat Ale, like a hefeweizen or Belgian white, has a low hop profile.

Although hops may be good for refreshment, this ale’s more yeasty flavor and soft mouthfeel (less carbonation) mingle well with Inferno’s dough made from Italian-imported flour.

The slight sweetness of the mango extinguishes the lingering fire of the jalapeno

and soothes your tongue in preparation for the next piquant bite. Similarly, the Macadamia Nut Brown Ale plays up the toasted flavors of the wood-fired dough with its — you guessed it — nutty, caramel flavors. Its maltiness also cools the pepper’s heat.

As you can see (or taste), each beer complements the pizza’s ingredients in a different way. Find out which beer is the best pairing for your tastes.

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ilk and cookies, coffee and donuts, wine and cheese — these are golden gastronomic pairings of food and drink. Although at times helpful, you don’t need a sommelier to tell you what’s good: you’ll know.

Which brings us to pizza and its perfect complement, beer. Aptly stated by Makayla Farley: “Pizza and beer were made for each other.” And lucky for Inferno’s Wood Fire Pizza server Farley and the rest of us, Inferno’s has landed on a recipe for success — kiawe wood-fired pizza and Hawaiian Islands Brewing Company beer on tap, both handcrafted on the premises.

While you probably have a favorite go-to, broaden your beer horizons and order the four beer sampler ($8). Pick from the numerous ones on tap, and, unless you are a freak for

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Wheat Ale and Macadamia Nut Brown are a good line up for a pizza and beer pairing taste test.

And what’s your pick of pizza? No need for the menu, this one’s not on it.

White Anchovy Jalapeno Garlic pizza ($15), invented out of hunger by owner Kyle Okumoto and his staff, is “epic.” It’s what you want from a pizza: salty, creamy and with a kick of buttery garlic and pickled jalapenos. Here’s how the four beers match up to it.

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Step Up to the Plate

JJ Bistro & French Pastr y

with Alana Folen

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J Bistro & French Pastry appeals to diverse palates with its array of Eurasian-inspired cuisine and sinfully sweet desserts. Owner and chef JJ Luangkhot first opened the restaurant in 1995 in Aiea, and then four years later relocated the establishment to Kaimuki, where it stands today.

The restaurant’s Four-Course Meal Specials are a big draw, as it consists of a soup or salad, appetizer, entree and dessert. Luangkhot says Grilled Lobster Tail Fettuccine ranks among the top entrees of the bunch, and for good reason.

Created by Luangkhot himself, this entree is a tribute to the signature Eurasian flair of JJ Bistro. Italian influences are brought forth with the fettuccine, shiitake mushrooms add an Asian twist, and the cream sauce is inspired by French culinary techniques.

Maine lobster tails are shipped in once a week from Maine and are the show-stopper of the dish. The tails are flavored with garlic and butter prior to grilling, resulting in meat so tender, sweet and savory.

“The lobster meat goes very well with the sauce and brings a nice texture to the dish. It doesn’t need a lot of seasoning because its taste is already wonderful as is,” says Luangkhot.

Shiitake mushrooms, sweet peas, red bell peppers, carrots and asparagus play up the dish nicely, adding to the exquisite presentation, at which Luangkhot is known for succeeding in each one of his creations.

A mound of fettuccine is the canvas for this dish. It’s cooked al dente and topped with a creamy white wine (Chardonnay) sauce infused with fresh garlic and tarragon, which makes for an alluring aroma.

A best-seller at the restaurant, this dish made its debut on Valentine’s Day. It received such rave reviews from guests that it quickly made its way onto the regular menu.

JJ BISTRO & FRENCH PASTRY Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Sundays, 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.

3447 Waialae Ave., Honolulu 739-0993 jjfrenchpastry.com

Photos by Leah Friel

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Kiawe Grilled Quinoa Burger ($9.99) | Nathalie Walker photo

GOOD TO GRILL WHERE Safeway Center Kapahulu 888 Kapahulu Ave. CALL 734-7345

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f you’ve been to Good to Grill in Kapahulu, you’re quite aware that it’s pretty much all about the meat — or it was.

It’s time to take another look, veggie lovers.

Pat Comer, director of restaurant operations there, has had an idea simmering

on the back burner of his mind for a while, and a visit

by Dining Out was just the incentive he needed.

"I’m looking to add a vegetarian dish," he reveals.

"I would like to open up that niche."

Talk about perfect timing.

So, without further ado,

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making its debut today at Good to Grill is Kiawe Grilled Quinoa Burger ($9.99) — and you read it

first right here in Dining Out. The innovative burger — a mix of quinoa, oats, mushrooms, black beans, onions, roasted red bell peppers, cilantro and ground cumin with a hint of jalapeno — is served on a fresh ciabatta roll with sweet potato spread, sliced avocado, sliced red onions and alfalfa sprouts. It comes with your choice of sides: a fresh green salad (which includes mixed greens, diced tomatoes and shredded carrots served with balsamic vinaigrette), brown and white rice, or fries.

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vegans. Diners also can request the quinoa burger served atop a green salad instead of the ciabatta roll (ciabatta dough often contains milk), which, he says, makes the dish completely vegan.

Either way, this is one healthy plateful — in size and nutrition.

Quinoa actually is a pro-

tein-rich seed, not a grain.

"If you put the protein from the quinoa with the vitamins from the vegetables, it's an all-encompassing dish," explains Comer, who notes that about 99 percent of the produce served at the restaurant is locally grown.

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Contact Terri Hefner at diningout@staradvertiser.com

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Feeling healthy with Cantonese classics

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CANTON SEAFOOD RESTAURANT WHERE 923 Keeaumoku St. CALL 955-3388 HOURS Open daily, 10 a.m.-midnight NOTES Call to reserve for parties

1 Shrimp with Egg Chow Fun ($8.99 regular; $6.99 special) 2 Steamed Sea Bass Filet with Ginger and Green Onion ($11.99 regular; $9.99 special) 3 Jasmine tea pairs well with any meal.

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t Canton Seafood Restaurant, you can expect to nom away at a truly authentic plate of Chinese fare. The Keeaumoku Street eatery, which opened in Chinatown nine years ago before moving to its current locale in 2011, specializes in Cantonese cuisine, which hails from the Southern region of China and tends to be healthy and mild in flavor.

“Chinese people love our food,” says manager Peng Gong. “They say it’s the best in town because it’s not chopsuey style, mixed with local food. It tastes just like in China.”

On any given day, you 2 can walk into the restaurant and find a slew of regulars, many of whom are part of the Chinese community’s older generation, who appreciate Canton Seafood’s traditional menu.

According to Gong, chef Sou Kueng Wong’s background as a chef in China helps him bring authentic flavors to life in the kitchen.

Right now, some of his most popular dishes are available at a special price throughout April. The eatery also offers daily lunch ($5.99 and up) and dinner ($7.99 and up) specials.

Shrimp with Egg Chow Fun ($8.99 regular; $6.99 special), 3

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$9.99 special), a pure mix of steamed tofu, shrimp, chicken, fresh scallops, mushrooms and choy sum in a basket. The flavors meld together in a delectable gravy that gets its personality from each ingredient.

Like any signature Cantonese dish, these high-quality menu items feature clean, yet flavorful, sauces that allow the true flavor of the ingredients to shine through. You’ll feel nourished and refreshed after trying them. for example, is filled with look fun, or indulgently wide rice noodles, that are spotted with bright bursts of sauteed peas and eggs. It features the chef’s house sauce made with a hint of oyster sauce among other secret seasonings.

Another Cantonese specialty is Steamed Sea Bass Filet with Ginger and Green Onion ($11.99 regular; $9.99 special). This healthy option delights with soft, bone-free pieces of fish — which are not at all fishy — served in a lovely shoyu sauce.

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What dish would you serve? I would love to serve Andrew Zimmern, the host of Travel Channel’s Bizarre Foods. I always watch his show, and would really enjoy the chance to meet him.

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fter 14 years of running Korean Hibiscus BBQ in Aina Haina, the husband-and-wife team of Raymond and Shirley Kodani decided to take some time off to spend with family, including their young grandchildren.

However, customers are pleased to learn that the co-owners are back in business after reopening their popular Korean food takeout restaurant 4.2 miles away at Kaimuki Shopping Center on Waialae Avenue — conveniently located on the lower level next to Times. The “Head Kim Chees,” as they’re affectionately known opened the eatery’s new location in January of last year, and encourage both loyal patrons and new customers to experience the reincarnation.

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The menu features 19 lunch and dinner plates, as well as noodle and soup dishes, and side orders. A total of 50 combination plates also are available based on the various menu items that can be paired, and the restaurant’s menu is clearly marked to denote which items fall into the different combo categories.

Spicy BBQ Chicken and Zucchini Jun ($10.75) is one of the popular “Jun Combo” plates, and includes juicy chicken basted with a special spicy sauce. Customers also rave about the combination of Meat Jun and Fried Man Doo ($10.75), which includes pan-fried, eggbattered marinated beef ribeye

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coupled with tasty dumplings.

The man doo includes beef and vegetables, not pork, as some diners may be accustomed to. The dumplings are prepared to order, and offer a crispy texture encompassing the scrumptious filling.

Popular Kal Bi short rib plates and combinations also are available, including Kal Bi and BBQ Chicken ($11.50).

Regular plates are served with two scoops of rice and a choice of four Korean-style vegetables, while mini plates include a scoop of rice and two vegetable selections.

In an effort to meet customer demands for healthier plates, Korean Hibiscus BBQ now serves its rice “hapa” style, with

a 50-50 mix of white and brown rice. While some customers initially may balk at the healthier option, Kodani explains that the rice is washed twice and prepared in an industrial-strength cooker, which allows for higher, evenly spread heat that makes the rice softer.

He jokes that one customer initially had complained to his wife about having to eat brown rice, but after she explained to him that the plate he enjoyed the previous week had contained the hapa rice, too, he ate his words as well as devoured the meal.

Additionally, plates are accompanied by healthy vegetable sides including seasoned bean sprouts, sweetened shoyu

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potatoes, macaroni salad, corn, seasoned cucumber, kim chee and fresh tofu.

The restaurant also introduces new menu items to complement the existing selections, and as Kodani explains, the “Grandma’s Special” has been very popular with diners. The current special of BBQ Beef Stir-Fry Plate ($10.50) includes marinated beef ribeye stir-fried with sweet potato noodles, car-

rots, round and green onions, and like the traditional plates, are served on a bed of hapa rice with a choice of four Koreanstyle vegetable sides.

Korean Hibiscus BBQ also offers local plate lunch selections including Hamburger Steak ($7.50 mini, $8.25 regular) and Garlic Chicken ($7.75 mini, $9.25 regular).

While the hamburger steak and garlic chicken aren’t normally included when one thinks

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of traditional Korean favorites, Kodani explains that the items were featured because the restaurant’s previous tenants served them, and it allowed the Kodanis to offer some continuity during the transition. However, they improved the recipes, and, for example, now utilize fresh 4-ounce ground beef steak patties that are charbroiled and topped with gravy.

Kodani explains that family

plays a big role in the restaurant, including everything from input he received on the menu items and recipes from his late mother-in-law to suggestions for new offerings based on his granddaughter’s preferences— she really enjoys the hamburger steak, by the way.

“You’ve got to try it out. This is what we eat, so we’re making items that we serve to our family,” Kodani says.

1 Hamburger Steak ($7.50 mini) 2 Meat Jun and Fried Man Doo ($10.75) 3 Kalbi and BBQ Chicken ($11.50) 4 Mini Garlic Chicken ($7.75) 5 Spicy BBQ Chicken and Zucchini Jun ($10.75)

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88 Piikoi St., Honolulu 593-1200 Open daily, 24 hours a day

with Christina O’Connor

Garage parking is available on Piikoi Street and there is street parking on Waimanu Street.

Ultimate BLT ($9) Nathalie Walker photos

New Weekly Specials Now Available at Kissaten

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ocated just steps away from Ala Moana Center on the corner of Piikoi and Waimanu Streets, Kissaten Coffee Bar is a convenient place to enjoy every meal from an on-the-go breakfast to a late-night treat. And even more convenient, it’s open 24 hours a day to accommodate a wide range of your needs ― from business meetings to meeting up with friends after a night out.

Not only is it open any time of the day, but with its varied menu, it also has something for everyone.

“It is American comfort food with a fresh twist. We like to throw in influ-

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ences from all over the world ― Italian, French, Japanese, Chinese,” explains Kissaten senior partner Neysa Taba, who co-founded the restaurant with cousins Jon Ishimi and Sean Ishizaki.

“The food is pretty much keeping with the theme of Hawaii ― a melting pot of everything.”

Since opening about two years ago, Kissaten has attracted a number of regular customers, who keep coming back for the food, as well as for the cozy atmosphere and the friendly staff.

And Kissaten assures that the regulars will always have something new to look forward to. Lately, the restaurant has been introducing more daily

Brownie Sundae ($5.50)

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efore opening Kissaten Coffee Bar, Neysa Taba, Jon Ishimi and Sean Ishizaki had been frustrated with the lack of late-night food Kissaten is options. The three cousins all located on worked in the service indusPiikoi Street. try and often had to work late.

Initially, they conceived the idea for Kissaten Coffee Bar as a haven for people in the service industry like themselves.

“We decided that Hawaii was missing a 24-hour spot,” Taba says. “We thought it would be really cool to do a café with made-to-order gourmet food, but with quick service.”

These days, in addition to being a late-night gathering spot, Kissaten is a convenient, comfortable place to grab a meal any time of the day. With its dedication to quality food, Kissaten utilizes local produce when it is available. Additionally, many of its sauces and dressings are made in-house.

As of last month, customers can enjoy a different kind of Kissaten at its new Kissaten Ramen, which is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

“It is a traditional Japanese noodle house,” Taba says. “We have ramen, fried rice and gyoza is coming soon.”

You can find the new shop in the basement level of Waikiki Shopping Plaza, the entrance to which is on Royal Hawaiian Avenue.

and weekly specials.

“Our main menu is very popular, and our customers have so many favorites on that menu. But we know that we have a lot of regulars, and they always want something new,” Taba says. “So we have been trying to focus on doing a few specials every day.”

Specials that you can find this week include Chips and Homemade Salsa ($6.50). Kissaten’s signature salsa, which also is offered with the Breakfast Burrito, already has proven to be a customer favorite. It is comprised of tomatoes, red onions, cilantro and a variety of spices.

“It is really popular,” Taba says. “A lot of people ask for seconds of the salsa.”

Another special gracing the menu this week is Chicken and Tofu Salad ($9.50), which features mixed greens, chicken breast, cucumbers, tomatoes,

eatthis Chips and Homemade Salsa ($6.50)

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onions and avocado ― all with a homemade soy wasabi vinaigrette dressing.

Another weekly special not to be missed is Ultimate BLT ($9). With iceberg lettuce, tomato, bacon, a fried egg and mustard aioli on toasted white bread, the dish is a hearty twist on the standard sandwich.

To top it all off, a selection from Kissaten's ice cream parlor, such as Brownie Sundae ($5.50), is a good way to go. The decadent dessert features a whole brownie with a big scoop of ice cream, choice of topping, whipped cream, cherry, and a choice of nuts or sprinkles.

While the chefs created

these special offerings with their regular customers in mind, creating new items seems to be a symbiotic relationship for Kissaten and its patrons.

“We take into consideration customer requests,” Taba explains.

“And our chef is just very good. He is always looking around for inspiration. He has worked at a bunch of places and with all kinds of different cuisines. And a lot of what he cooks has a little bit of an Asian influence in it, maybe the dressing or a certain ingredient,” she adds.

Contact Christina O’Connor at diningout@staradvertiser.com

660 On The Rise features an eclectic array of dishes with flavor so mouthwatering, you’ll be planning your next visit before you’ve even left.

Begin your gastronomical adventure with Garlic Lemongrass Braised Veal Cheek ($12.95).

Don’t let the size of the dish fool you.

“It looks small, but it is actually very filling as far as flavor goes,” shares chef de cuisine Lydell Leong.

Veal cheeks are sautéed in a paste of lemon grass, shallots, garlic, ginger, kaffir lime and Thai basil. After it has been panroasted, it is deglazed with sherry, and veal stock and other flavors are added before it is braised for two hours. Served with scallion rice shaped into a musubi, the appetizer boasts rich flavors.

When choosing a main course, keep this in mind: Sharing never tasted so good. Order two current specials to maximize your dining experience.

Burgundy Braised Boneless Beef Ribs 2 ($26) is 8 ounces of beef so tender it practically melts in your mouth. It is braised in beef stock with garlic, thyme, rosemary, bacon, carrots and whole button mushrooms, and served with a sauce that is thickened to become a truffle jus. On the side, you’ll also be able to enjoy creamy mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts with applewood smoked bacon and garlic.

For something a little more surf than turf, Pan Roasted Portuguese Sausage Crusted

3660 ON THE RISE WHERE 3660 Waialae Ave. CALL 737-1177 HOURS Tuesday-Sunday, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

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Alaskan Halibut ($31) just made its debut Wednesday. Portuguese sausage is ground up with panko to make a crust.

Biting into the halibut immediately sends your taste buds from a crispy exterior to a succulent piece of fish — a culinary

journey you won’t want to miss.

It is served with yuzu butter sauce and mashed potatoes.

For those of you who would like to take home more than just a doggy bag, inquire about the cooking classes offered every other month.

1 Garlic Lemongrass Braised Veal Cheek ($12.95) 2 Pan Roasted Portuguese Sausage Crusted Alaskan Halibut ($31) 3 Burgundy Braised Boneless Beef Ribs ($26) Lawrence Tabudlo photos

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« Chef Chai offers a contemporary dining experience.

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Kit n Kitchen’s Roasted Lamb with Rosemary ($14.95)

recognize a new flavor to indulge in.

“May likes to experiment with different spices and herbs,” states Yiu of his wife, who also serves as head chef.

“Bland” is something you won’t find here at Kit n Kitchen, a Eurasian eatery that pushes the boundaries on taste.

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that rosemary also is placed atop the dish for a finishing touch.

“We don’t go overboard with the use of rosemary because it can be overwhelming,” he adds. “We use just enough to achieve a perfect aromatic flavor that rosemary is known for.”

And as a self-proclaimed pasta addict, I am a firm believer that Macaroni Grill’s Penne Rustica ($17) is a blessing to Italian cuisine. Just imagine al dente penne pasta swimming in a decadent rosemary cream sauce, intertwined with heavenly morsels of tender chicken, shrimp and prosciutto, char-broiled to showcase an irresistible Parmesan cheese crispy exterior.

“The texture of this dish is very important, and everyone loves the rosemary cream sauce. It’s the perfect addition to the pasta,” Kekoolani says.

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Kit n Kitchen Keeping with the theme of rosemary, Kit n Kitchen on University Avenue pays homage to its Roasted Lamb with Rose-

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Chef Chai’s Rosemary Garlic Pork Tenderloin with Chinese Bau Buns, Hoisin and Scallions ($13)

mary — an entree infused with New Zealand influence and a flavor profile worth raving about.

Priced at $14.95, Roasted Lamb with Rosemary presents you with New Zealand leg of lamb roasted with herbs and rosemary and mixed vegetables over a bed of spaghetti or rice splashed with peppercorn brown gravy.

The lamb takes top honors as it’s exquisitely seasoned with a blend of rosemary, garlic, salt and pepper, grilled and then seasoned once again with more rosemary and cayenne pepper.

“For a lot of people, lamb is an acquired taste. Some don’t like the gaminess of the meat, but the rosemary balances it out,” says owner Kit Yiu. If you are a fan of a slight kick to your meal, then the bit of spice in the dish will appeal to you. There are many dimensions to this dish, and with each bite you’ll

Kit n Kitchen Varsity Center 1010 University Ave. 942-7622

Chef Chai The gods have answered my prayers with the opening of Chef Chai, a contemporary restaurant owned and operated by award-winning chef Chai Chaowasaree.

The restaurant, located on the ground level of Pacifica Honolulu Building on Kapiolani Boulevard, features an avant-garde ambiance with fine Swarovski crystal pendants and glass bubbles, chandeliers and textured stone, and boasts a variety of island-fusion cuisine that is healthy.

“We use quality products. All ingredients are fresh and flavorful, and butter isn’t one of them,” says Chaowasaree, who also serves as executive chef for Hawaiian

Airlines. “We have to use butter for our desserts, but you won’t find it in any other dish.”

When asked about incorporation of rosemary into his cooking, Chaowasaree points out the dish fitting for all rosemary enthusiasts — Rosemary Garlic Pork Tenderloin with Chinese Bau Buns, Hoisin and Scallions ($13).

This starter can be prepared without hoisin for gluten-free guests, and is delicious in all regards. I love the pork tenderloin, a lean meat marinated in rosemary and garlic. And to get the best deal, order these Chinese bau buns during happy hour from 9 to 11 p.m. for only $7.

“Rosemary is a great herb to work with,” Chaowasaree says, as he also reveals the benefits of rosemary, especially if you have a cold and can’t get rid of that pesky cough.

“The eucalyptus in this aromatic herb is proven to loosen chest congestion, making phlegm easier to expel,” he explains. “Rosemary also is rich in anti-inflammatory tannins, which soothe a sore throat.”

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Lavish desserts suit different tastes, diets

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here’s nothing quite like beachfront dining, and at Ocean House in Outrigger Reef Hotel the staff here serves up desserts to be enjoyed in the sunny Hawaiian weather or during the pleasant evenings paired with the sound of the ocean waves.

Ocean House has a number of desserts on the menu, including Uncle Moki’s Chocolate Lava Flow Cake ($10).

Chocolate chip fudge cake

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OCEAN HOUSE WHERE Outrigger Reef Hotel 2169 Kalia Road, Honolulu CALL 923-2277 HOURS Breakfast: 7–11 a.m.

Dinner: 5–10 p.m. daily

1 Poached D'Anjou Pear ($9) 2 Apple and Blueberry Walnut Cobbler ($10) 3 Warm Banana Crumb Cake ($10) 4 Home Style Croissant Bread Pudding ($9)

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houses a warm, gooey chocolate center, and vice president and general manager David Nagaishi says that this will cure even the biggest chocolate fixation.

“It just melts,” he explains of the chocolate-filled inside.

“It’s not gushing, but it’s nice and melted and very tasty.”

Poached D’Anjou Pear ($9) also is on the menu and features pears poached in Sauvignon Blanc and cinnamon served with a puff pastry, vanilla ice cream and crème anglaise.

Home Style Croissant

Bread Pudding ($9) is made in traditional bread pudding-style and includes cream, as well as rum raisins and macadamia nuts — and yes, it comes with vanilla bean ice cream.

It’s evident why fruits adorn the dessert menu at Ocean House, when taking a bite out of creations such as Apple and Blueberry Walnut Cobbler ($10).

Apple cobbler is topped with walnuts and also includes blueberries and rum raisins. The perfect fruit dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Ocean House also features

a Warm Banana Crumb Cake ($10). But keep in mind this is no ordinary crumb cake. It’s soy- and gluten-free. Yes, you read correctly.

“It is so good, too, that you’d never know it was soyand gluten-free,” Nagaishi says. “A lot of people who eat gluten-free cannot eat a lot of desserts, but we do our best to cater to them. They definitely won’t go hungry.”

The crumb cake is served with vanilla bean ice cream and a strawberry coulis.

Enjoying these sweet treats while watching the waves fall back and forth over the shore — it doesn’t get much better than that.

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3447 Waialae Avenue

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6pm – 8:30pm $60 adults $30 Children (3-10 yrs)

Featuring Roast Prime Rib of Beef, Pagoda’s Famous Garlic Chicken, Steamed Fish, Sweet Bread French Toast, Breakfast Meats, Scrambled Eggs & More!

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Royal Hawaiian Center, Bldg C, Level 3.

380-9300

Market City Shopping Center 2919 Kapiolani Blvd 735-3888

Makino Chaya

Kissaten

98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine

CHINESE

590 Farrington Hwy. 692-9880

Canton Seafood Restaurant 923 Keeaumoku St. 955-3388

Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant

Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant

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111 N. King St. 521-8268

88 Piikoi St. 593-1200

Little Village Noodle House

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant

Yakiniku Camellia Buffet

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Stadium Mall 4510 Salt Lake Blvd.

486-3311

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677-7744

3553 Waialae Ave. 738-8666

1113 Smith St. 545-3008

Hee Hing Restaurant

Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant 5724 Kalanianaole Hwy. 377-5566

449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

Asian Mix

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hiasianmix.com 1234 South Beretania St Shop A-1 (below Safeway Beretania)

521-1688

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524-1628

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738-8666

3553 Waialae Avenue

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WHERE TO DINE Royal Garden Chinese Restaurant

Mandalay (The) 1055 Alakea St. 525-8585

Asahi Grill Ward

Good To Grill

515 Ward Ave. 593-2800

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

888 Kapahulu Ave. 734-7345

Asian Mix 1234 South Beretania St. 521-1688

Maple Garden

Seafood Village

909 Isenberg Street 941-6641

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

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

808 Yong’s BBQ 94-216 Farrington Hwy #B1-4 678-8058

Liliha Square, 524-1628

Imported Noodles

OPEN ‘til Midnight

GREEN

Fresh spinach pasta sheet layered with eggplant, mushrooms and ricotta cheese

2919 Kapiolani Blvd.

Market City Shpg Cntr sssssss

M - F 10am -12midnight SAT 8am -12midnight SUN 8am -10pm

Spinach Linguine with Shrimp and Scallop $16.95 Fresh spinach pasta with pesto cream sauce topped with flavorful pieces of shrimp and scallop

Won Ton Noodles s Pasta s Risotto s Burgers s Sandwiches s Pizza s Salads s Soups

Himalayan Kitchen 1137 11th Ave. 735-1122

The Original

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(Monday thru Saturday)

735-3888

2850 Paa St. 833-3728

FAMILY DINING

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant

Henry Loui’s

COMPLIMENTARY SOUP or HOUSE SALAD, BEVERAGE & DESSERT

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

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50% OFF!

Hours of Operation

Mon–Fri 8am–9pm Sat –Sun 6am–9pm

All Bottles and Glasses of Wine

1130 N. NIMITZ HWY. www.neweaglecafehawaii.com

7 am - 10 pm

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692-9880

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HONOLULU 510 Piikoi St. 589-2299

KANEOHE 46-047 Kam Hwy 236-2299

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WHERE TO DINE JJ Bistro & French Pastry

Mollyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s BBQ & Seafood

Restaurant Epic

Tony Romaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

3447 Waialae Ave.

WAHIAWA 23 S. Kamehameha Hwy. 621-4858

1131 Nuuanu Ave. 587-7877

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739-0993

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Shiroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Saimin Haven

1620 N. School St. 841-0931

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New Eagle Cafe

Kennyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hawaiian BBQ

Pagoda

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LIMITED TIME ONLY

179

$

Ching Ming

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Shore Bird Restaurant

1525 Rycroft St. 948-8356

1010 University Avenue 942-7622

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1860 Ala Moana Blvd.

955-1764

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1130 N. Nimitz Hwy. 545-2233

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Outrigger Reef on the Beach 922-2887

Pearl City

by Wal-Mart 455-6805

$2.00 OFF

Kahala Mall 738-5696 (KOZO)

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Moiliili 951-5696

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Keeaumoku

by Wal-Mart 946-5696

Reg. $25.99 One coupon per order. Cannot be combined with other offers. Expires 4/26/13.

(KOZO)

www.kozosushihawaii.com

45 pcs.

Pearlridge 483-6805

SEAFOOD BUFFET

For Reservations

For 10 inclusive (March & April Only)

Lunch $12.95

739-8760

Kids $7.50 (Ages 5â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12)

Dinner $16.95

Korean Yakiniku Experience

Kids $9.00 (Ages 5â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12)

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on Kalauokalani Way s Sun-Thurs 11AM-1AM ~ Fri-Sat 11AM-2AM

941-6678

1960 Kapiolani Blvd., #106, Honolulu, HI 96826 â&#x20AC;˘ (808) 942-4357 www.mccullysc.com â&#x20AC;˘ Ample Parking Available in Basement off Pumehana St.

15

% Dinner OFF Buffet

1841 Ala Moana Blvd.

Between Ilikai & Hilton Hawaiian Village

380-9300 FiveStarWaikiki.com

941-4444

Any 10% OFF Drink 10% OFF & $2.00 OFF ANY DRINK a homemade waffle Combo

Now serving homemade waffles!

(reg. $5.50 for original & $6.95 for deluxe with ice cream)

942-4357

Must present coupon. Cannot be combined with any other offers.

Must buy drink to receive discount. 1 coupon per purchase. Exp. 4/30/13

909 Isenberg Street â&#x20AC;˘ 941-6641 www.MapleGardenHawaii.com

NIGHTLY 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Validated Parking

Royal Hawaiian Ctr. | Bldg C, Level 3

Maple Garden/Yen King

Teriyaki Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15.95 Daily Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$23.95 Sukiyaki Steak . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$21.95 Teriyaki Steak & Chicken Combo .$23.95 Kamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;aina & Military Discount Available (with proper ID)

LUNCH 11 am - 2 pm HAPPY HOUR 2 pm - 5 pm â&#x20AC;˘ Ala Carte DINNER 5 pm - 10 pm

with purchase of our new Mixed Combo Yakiniku Set

1726 Kapiolani Blvd (across Convention Center) FREE parking

Reservations Recommended

*Free parking available at First Hawaiian Bank

HOTEL & RESORT www.kahalaresort.com

KAMAâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;AINA, MILITARY & SENIORS

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8 Course Dinner $250.00

Friday & Saturday 5:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:30 pm

HAWAIIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NEWEST

10% OFF

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942-4357

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

PARTY SIZE MILK TEA!

One Gallon Jug* of Regular Milk Tea $15 or Jasmine Green Tea $18 Perfect for parties, family gatherings, and customers who live far away. One gallon equals approximately 10 Grande size cups. Pearls: Please call us at (808) 942-4357 at least 24 hours ahead of pick-up time to reserve. *Take-out only. **Pearls, straws and cups not included

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WHERE TO DINE FILIPINO

FINE DINING Fifty Three By The Sea

Maxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Of Manila

53 Ahui Street 536-5353

WAIPAHU 94-300 Farrington Hwy HONOLULU 801 Dillingham Blvd.

951-6297

Wolfgangâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Steakhouse

2440 Kuhio Ave. 922-5555

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, Bldg C, Level 3 2301 Kalakaua Ave. 922-3600

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

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

Ruthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chris Steak House Restaurant Row 599-3860 Waikiki Beach Walk 440-7910

Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cafe Hawaiian & Filipino Food

Hyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Steak House

Hokuâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

1310 Pali Hwy 521-5552

Stage Restaurant

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

1250 Kapiolani Blvd.

237-5429

HAWAIIAN Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cafe Hawaiian & Filipino Food

1310 Pali Hwy 521-5552

INDIAN Monsoon India Discovery Bay (across Ilikai) 1778 Ala Moana Blvd., Ste 213 941-5112

SENIOR (65+) DISCOUNT

10% OFF ENTIRE MENU

New Hours: Dillingham 10:30am - 9pm Tapsilog Daily (Beef Tapa) Waipahu Shopping Plaza 94-300 Farrington Hwy., Suite F-1 Waipahu, Hawaii 96797

Must present coupon. Does not apply with other discounts/offers. Dine-in only. Applies to seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s orders only. Exp. 4/18/13

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

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

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732-1656

www.SekiyasRestaurant.com

ACROSS KAIMUKI H.S.

Max 4 per party at special price.

Additional rounds at reg price

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Happy Hour $3 9PM - CLOSE $5 KETEL ONE

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KOREAN CUISINE

949 Kapahulu Ave | 737-5015 Open daily 5pm-11pm (last call 10:30)

7OODLAWN $R s -ANOA -ARKETPLACE

Mon-3AT Am-7pm; 3UNDAY Am- PM

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$2 OFF any salad

BEERS Baked Rock Salt Ranch Chicken

COCKTAILS

% OFF 50 SELECT APPETIZERS

Reg. $45

Stuffed Top Shell With Seafood Reg. $6.95

Must present coupon, Dine-In only.

Cannot be combined with any other offer or special. One discount per dish per table.

Both items must be ordered at least a day in advance. Expires April 30, 2013

AT ALA MOANA HOTEL s 410 ATKINSON DRIVE s 942-7788

1009 Kapiolani Blvd. s www.chefchai.com

Valet Parking in Building

Call 585-0011

WHERE TO DINE JAPANESE

ITALIAN

Romanos Macaroni Grill

Il Lupino

Ala Moana Center Hookipa Terrace 356-8300

Royal Hawaiian Center 922-3400

Infernoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wood Fire Pizza

Taormina-Sicilian Cuisine

Ward Center (Next to Ryanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grill) 1200 Ala Moana Blvd.

375-1200

227 Lewers St. 926-5050

Magooâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pizza

Chinpei Ramen

1006 Kapahulu Ave 739-5000

Hi

2080 S. King Street 947-5919

Sandwich Vietnamese Fast Food, Smoothies & & Drink Bubble Tea

10% OFF ENTIRE BILL MILLION Yakiniku $5 95 Set Menu B 2 only

for 2 people

Military receive 10% off w/ valid ID

487-7372

626 SHERIDAN ST.

Chinese Cultural Plaza 100 N. Beretania St. 536-3035

Ichiriki AIEA 98-150 Kaonohi St. 484-2222 HONOLULU 510 Piikoi St. 589-2299 KANEOHE Kaneohe Bay Shopping Center 46-047 Kamehameha Hwy. 236-2299

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

New Hours 5:30 - 6:45pm

$4.99*half

$11.45 Complete Lunch

*w/purchase of entree.

Not to be combined with other offer or special

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

SUMMER SPECIALS!

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596-0799

Hifumi Japanese Restaurant

Crispy Chicken

New Hours Mon-Sat s 5pm - 2am Sun s 5pm - 11pm

(behind Walmart)

949 Kapahulu Ave. 737-5015

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL $15.95 Complete Dinner

Serving Hawaii Since 1989

YAKINIKU

Heijouen 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

& after 10:30 p.m.

Not combinable with other offers/discounts. Valid w/ coupon thru 4/18/13

Waimalu Shopping Center 98-042 Kamehameha Hwy #3 Open daily 10am-9pm

Genki Sushi

Crispy Gau Gee Mein

Shrimp with Egg Chow Funn

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955-3388

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566-5909

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Live Music By â&#x20AC;&#x153;Typical Hawaiianâ&#x20AC;? Every Fri & Sat For Dinner *Menu and Prices Subject to Change *Dinner Menu Only

ONLY ONE TYPE OF COUPON PER PARTY

SENIOR SPECIAL! 65+

LUNCH & DINNER

40% OFF

Not combinable with other discounts. 65 or older w/ coupon & ID. No online or photo-copied coupons. One coupon per person. Discounts off regular adult price. Excluding Holidays. Expires 4/19/13.

ONLY ONE TYPE OF COUPON PER PARTY

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

LUNCH & DINNER

20% OFF

Must have minimum party of 4. Coupon valid on actual birthday, ID required. Not combinable with other discounts. Discounts off regular adult price. Excluding holidays. No online or photo-copied coupons. Must purchase beverage. Expires 4/19/13.

DINING OUT | APRIL 14-20, 2013 | 25

WHERE TO DINE Japanese Restaurant Aki

Kozo Sushi

1427 Makaloa St. 955-8528

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Sekiyaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant & Delicatessen

Sushi King 2700 S. King St. 947-2836

2746 Kaimuki Avenue 732-1656

Tanaka of Tokyo EAST, in Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Village 922-4233

Sumo Ramen

Mamaya

CENTRAL, in Waikiki Shopping Plaza 922-4702

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

Restaurant Suntory

Pearl Kai Shopping Center 98-199 Kamehameha Hwy, #A-7B 492-1863

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

WEST, in Ala Moana Cntr-Hookipa Terrace 945-3443

KOREAN Kobe Japanese Steak House

Sakura Restaurant

1841 Ala Moana Blvd.

941-4444

678 Hawaii (Kang Ho Dong Baekejeong)

Sushi Company

3008 Waialae Ave 259-7100

1111 McCully Street 947-5411

1726 Kapiolani Blvd.

941-6678

Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Buffet Sunday, May 12th BRUNCH

April Special 4.99 $

WWW.ACATEREDEXPERIENCE.COM

We Deliver!

Need delicious dishes? Simply select the items you want and have us deliver them hot!

CALL FOR DETAILS!

677-7744

*Additional fees apply.

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

Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons. Exp 4/30/13

Military w/ID receive 10% OFF

2012

facebook.com/phomylienhawaii

FIRST PLACE

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

Pineapple Mac Nut

OPEN Mon - Fri 6AM - 1PM Sat 6AM - 12PM

FREE PARKING - Mon-Fri after 5pm & All Day Sat & Sun Excluding all coupons & other discounts. Dine in only.

2300 N. King Street

We h PARK ave I N G!

(across New City Nissan) Tues-Sat 5am-1pm/Sun-Mon Closed

848-5573

SATURDAY BRUNCH Brasserie

Elegant, Informal Dining Impress Family and Friends with Saturday Brunch at Du Vin. New Specials Weekly.

545-1115 1115 Bethel Street www.brasserieduvin.com 26 | DINING OUT | APRIL 14-20, 2013

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 10:30am - 8pm

Mon-Sat 10am-10pm â&#x20AC;˘ Sun 10am-8pm

NEW LOCATION Chocolate

Featuring: Roast Pig, Peking Duck w/Bun, Prime Rib, Shrimp Cocktail, Soup and Salads, Stir-Fried EntrĂŠes and Desserts.

(Next to Makino Chaya) 98-150 Kaonohi St., Aiea

Come visit us at our

Lilikoi

Featuring: Hong Kong Style Dim Sum, Soup & Salads, Stir-Fried EntrĂŠes and Desserts.

www.themandalayhawaii.com 1 ĂĽ!LAKEAĂĽ3T ĂĽsĂĽ 525-8585

Home of the Famous Garlic Chicken

LOAF CAKES WITH COUPON

Sitting at 5pm and 7:30pm Adults $28.99 s Seniors (60+) $24.99 Children (3 to 12) $17.99

WESTRIDGE SHOPPING CENTER â&#x20AC;˘ 488-4900

MITSU-KEN

10% OFF

EXPIRES 4/19/13. WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.

House Special Vietnamese Chicken Salad

DINNER

Sitting at 9:30am, 11:30am & 1:30pm Adults $22.99 s Seniors (60+) $18.99 Children (3 to 12) $13.99

Sidewalk Roll Cake s whole cake s a slice

!LA -OANA #ENTER s -ALL ,EVEL

(Mountain side, next to Shirokiya)

941- 6161 LIMITED TIME ONLY

Crispy, Tender SALT & PEPPER $ 50 PORK CHOP

1

w/ Every $30 Food Purchase

Dine-In only. Cannot be combined with any other offer, taxes and gratuity not included, must present coupon. Expires 4/15/13

Sun-Thu 10:30am-10:30pm; Fri/Sat 10:30am-Midnight 1113 Smith St. 545-3008 Free Parking at rear of restaurant

WHERE TO DINE PACIFIC RIM

Korean Hibiscus BBQ Kaimuki Shopping Center 3221 Waialae Avenue 734-8282

Yakiniku Million

VIETNAMESE

PORTUGUESE

3660 on the Rise

Adega Portuguese

Hi Sandwich & Drink

3660 Waialae Ave. 737-1177

1138 Smith Street 566-5909

Waimalu Shopping Center 98-042 Kamehameha Hwy #3 487-7372

626 Sheridan St. 596-0799

SEAFOOD

Chef Chai PaciďŹ ca Honolulu Tower 1009 Kapiolani Blvd.

585-0011

Mitsu-Ken 2300 N. King Street 848-5573

OKINAWAN

The Ocean House Restaurant

Violets Grill

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

Kapalama Shopping Center 1210 Dillingham Blvd # 8 841-8535

1006 Kapahulu Ave. 688-8891

Waimalu Shopping Center 98-042 Kamehameha Hwy 487-5091

SHOR American Seafood Grill

Pho My Lien

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

4:30 PM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:00 PM

4:30 PM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:00 PM 9:30 PM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12:00 AM

12

$

Kirin Draft $3 glass / $10 pitcher Longboard & Heineken $3 Bud Light $3

Two-Choice Dinner Plate Daily Salad, Miso Soup & Rice

(2) Main Dishes to choose: Grilled Salmon, Mackerel, Chicken Karaage, Croquette, Curry or Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Special

15

Nabe (Minimum 2 orders )

10

Loco Moco

$ $

Lunch 11am-2pm M-F â&#x20AC;˘ Dinner 4:30pm-Midnight Daily

choice of Spicy, Chicken Meatball or Tan Tan Nabe

Fri/Sat 5pm-10pm

10 OFF Entire Menu with coupon, valid Mon-Thurs

All-You-Can-Eat

with Coupon

Honey Walnut Shrimp

Buy a combo platter receive 2nd combo platter at

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492-1863 BYOB No Corkage

2-EntrĂŠes

50% OFF

Must show coupon at time of order. Not to be combined with any other promotions or coupons.

Exp. 4/30/13

Dine in only. Must present coupon.

1 coupon per party. Cannot combine w/other offers or discounts. Exp 4/18/13.

BYOB

23 S. Kamehameha Hwy, Wahiawa Â&#x161; 10AM-9PM daily Â&#x161; 621-4858

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT/OWNER LUNCH: Wednesday - Sunday 12-2:30pm CALL: SINCE MAY 2012 DINNER: 5pm - 10pm Daily 1778 Ala Moana Blvd., Ste. 213 Validated Parking Discovery Bay (Across Ilikai) www.MonsoonIndiaOahu.com Catering Available

941-5111

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676-2088

689-0999

98-020 Kam Hwy. 94-256 Waipahu Depot St.

488-8824

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Authentic Indian Cuisine.

Stadium Mall 4510 Salt Lake Blvd. 486-3311

WAIMALU

$7.50 AND UP

Must present coupon. Cannot combine w/other specials. Exp. 4/18/13

20% off the purchase of

BIRTHDAY SPECIAL hot entree bar.

Senior/Military Discounts Available Mon.-Thurs.

Cannot be combined with other offers. Exp. 4/18/13

ALL BENTOS & POKE BOWLS

*with 1 reg. priced entree. exp. 4/30/13 Cannot combine with other discounts or specials

Lungfunghawaii.com â&#x20AC;˘ Open Daily 11am-9pm 5724 Kalanianaole Hwy â&#x20AC;˘ Niu Valley Shopping Ctr. LOTS OF FREE PARKING | Dine-in/Take-out available daily.

50% OFF Birthday Meal

Must be on exact birthday, ID required

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377-5555 or 377-5566

1427 Makaloa St. â&#x20AC;˘ 955-8528

2495 Buffet includes

$

Dine-in/Take-out available.

Cannot combine with other discounts or specials

Expires 4/18/13

%

Lunch $ Daily 11am-3pm 1495 Dinner Sun-Thurs 5pm-9pm

Chicken with Corn Soup Fried Crispy Whole Chicken Honey Walnut Shrimp Salt & Pepper Pork Chop w/ Tofu Steamed Fish Fillet w/ Ginger Onion Shanghai Cabbage w/ Meat Sauce Beef Noodle w/ Veggies Steamed Rice

mamaya

$

$138 for 10 people

Early Bird Specials

98-150 Kaonohi St. 488-4900

7.95*

Special Menu Happy Hours

Pho Five-0

Blue Water Shrimp & Seafood

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OKAZUYA

91-919 Fort Weaver Rd.

www.shirossaimin.com

TonKatsu - Twice Cooked Pork, Shredded Cabbage, Mustard Katsu Sauce

4:30pm-8:30pm with this coupon | exp. 4/30/13

1272 SOUTH KING ST. | 596-0700

M-F 4:30pm - 2am | Sat. 6pm - 2am | Sun Closed

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

Ala Moana Center

Tel: 947-8818 /0%. $!),9 ! - 4/ 0 - s *!$%$9.!349(!7!)) #/DINING OUT | APRIL 14-20, 2013 | 27

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Japanese Yakiniku a with Korean Twist STORY BY MICHELLE LEE

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Beef Fine Outside Skirt ($9.80), Beef Fine Kalbi ($9.80) and Beef Fine Loin ($8.80)

Stone Roasted Bibimbap ($9.80)

HEIJOUEN 28 | DINING OUT | APRIL 14-20, 2013

ake traditional Japanese yakiniku and add some of Korea’s favorite home-cooked dishes, and the result is Heijouen, one of the newest additions to Hawaii’s dining scene. Part of a chain of restaurants, Heijouen is the first one of its kind to open in the United States. Currently, the restaurant-powerhouse has more than 20 locations in and around Tokyo, Japan.

Featuring both Japanese and Korean cuisine, Heijouen by default appeals to Hawaii’s demographic.

“The island is such a melting pot of cultures and appetites,” says Hiroshi Shimada, manager of Heijouen. “It made total sense to have our first American location be in Honolulu.”

In recent years, Japan has welcomed many new restaurants of varying food types and styles.

“You can walk in Japan and see so many Italian, Mexican, Chinese and Indian restaurants,” says Shimada. “Oftentimes, Japanese chefs will study abroad and bring new dishes and cooking techniques back to Japan.”

At Heijouen, residents and tourists alike can expect to receive an effortless fusion of Japanese and Korean dishes.

“Above all, food quality is of utmost importance,” explains Shimada. “We aim to provide the best quality meats and dishes for an affordable price.”

To receive the quintessential Heijouen experience, ordering yakiniku is highly recommended. Diners may choose from a variety of meats including Pork Thigh ($6.80), Pork Ribs ($6.80), Chicken ($6.80) and Grilled Shrimp ($9.80). The meat comes raw on a platter, which customers can cook atop the table’s private grill.

Premium or “fine” meats, as Heijouen refers to them, also are available.

Rather than using a meat cutter like

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most restaurants, the chefs at Heijouen hand cut all meat, which allows for a significantly higher quality and better marbling. Premium meats include Beef Fine Kalbi ($9.80), Beef Fine Loin ($8.80) and Beef Fine Outside Skirt ($9.80).

“Because the chef cuts everything by hand, he can tailor each piece and avoid areas that are not as high grade,” explains Shimada.

One of Heijouen’s most popular menu items, Thick Cut Beef Tongue ($10.80), offers a unique alternative for diners, as most Japanese restaurants only offer thinly sliced beef tongue. To maintain maximum taste, the chef meticulously cuts small slits in the meat to allow it to absorb flavor.

Such a cooking technique enables the meat to remain tender and juicy.

In addition, Heijouen uses a variety of sauces designated for each dish.

For instance, the “Tare” is a sweet sauce that is made completely from scratch in-house, typically paired with Fine Beef Kalbi. Another popular sauce is the Shio sauce, which carries a hint of salt and sesame seed oil, often meant for seafood dishes.

Those hungering for some Korean comfort food will be happy to see favorites such as Stone Roasted Bibimbap ($9.80), Beef Rib Soup ($7.80) and Korean Style Cold Noodles ($9.80) on the menu.

In order to balance the heavily meat-oriented meal, diners also may choose from a variety of refreshing salads. Heijouen’s unique Choregi Salad ($7.80) incorporates fresh greens with a spicy sweet dressing.

Other options include the popular Sesame Salad ($7.80) and simple Salt Salad ($7.80).

Heijouen also features a full bar with a variety of wines, beers and mixed drinks.

Choregi Salad ($7.80)

Thick Cut Beef Tongue ($10.80), Beef Small Intestines ($6.80) and Beef Mino ($7.80)

WHERE 949 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu CALL 737-5015 HOURS Daily, 5 to 11 p.m.