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There are plenty of treats in store for Mom on her special day at Patisserie La Palme D’Or, where French flavor and Japanese craftsmanship come together in perfect harmony.

See Page 4 | Leah Friel photo

Head Pastry Chef Akiko Kimura has cakes, pastries and a slew of other sugary goodies at Patisserie La Palme D’Or.

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appy Sunday, Ono readers! I just returned from a fantastic vacation in New York City full of Broadway shows (Kinky Boots and The Book of Mormon were my favorites), shopping, sightseeing … and, oh, did I mention eating as if there was no tomorrow? Well, yeah, that too — obviously!

I loved being back in my favorite city, where everything goes and all so-called “diets” go out the window for a bit. Say “hello” to Buttercup Bake Shop cupcakes for breakfast (Devil Dog cupcakes are the best at this Second Avenue bakery, by the way), mile-high pastrami and corned beef sandwiches for lunch at Carnegie, authentically Italian homemade pasta for dinner, and can we say New York cheesecake for dessert every night? Of course! My oh my, this girl was in heaven and has returned 10 pounds heavier, mind you.

Well, now that I’m back home, this week, it’s time to get back on track with relatively healthy eating.

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tercress fare to help cleanse my ever-indulgent palate.

As the oldest known leaf consumed by humans, watercress is botanically related to garden cress, mustard and radish — all renowned for their peppery, tangy flavor. For many, watercress may be an acquired taste, but having grown up enjoying watercress soup made by my mom, this vegetable rich in iron, calcium and folic acid is right up my alley.

I live by the saying, “Everything is best in moderation,” but now I must wean off the sugar and embrace all that is watercress!

Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant The next time your appetite finds you in East Oahu, you’ll want to make a stop at Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant in Niu Valley Shopping Center for some ono grinds.

On my most recent visit, I had to pay homage to a simple, yet satisfying dish, which restaurant manager Eddie Ma says is popular – See page 18

Above: The editor is all smiles with Lung Fung’s Watercress with Garlic.

Left: Lung Fung’s Watercress with Garlic ($9.95)

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pastry from Patisserie La Palme D’or isn’t just an indulgence for your taste buds. Each item is intricately and uniquely crafted. The mere act of sitting down at the table and looking at it — with your camera, if you are an avid fan of photographing memorable food experiences — becomes an act of pampering yourself.

Which is why, with Mother’s Day quickly approaching, gifting a pastry (or a few) from La Palme D’or should seem the obvious — and delicious — answer to showing your appreciation for all your mother has done in your life.

If you are new to the patisserie, this also is the perfect time to sample a few of its offerings.

Two cakes will be available Saturday and Sunday on Mother’s Day weekend. It also is recommended that you order in advance, since your sweetest cravings will be created on a first-come, first-serve basis. Each cake comes topped with a “Happy Mother’s Day” decal, which also is transferrable to any of the other cakes La Palme D’or offers, if your mom already has a favorite.

The first is Banana Nut Cake ($37 small, serves four to six; $26 extra-small, serves three to four; $4.95 a slice).

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sonal debut for the Mother’s Day occasion, and is a new flavor executive chef Akiko Kimura experimented with.

“I wanted to try a new taste,” she says. “Most people like banana — that’s why I wanted to incorporate banana.”

Consisting of a bottom

layer of chocolate sponge cake and topped with a hazelnut mousse featuring hints of Maui Dark Rum, the subtle banana flavor adds an elegant twist to a feel-good classic.

Like all desserts offered by La Palme D’or, it is topped with eye-catching adornments of

Banana Nut Cake ($26 extra-small, $37 small, $4.95 a slice)

La Macha ($4.45)

caramelized banana, walnuts and chocolate.

The second cake is for the mother who thinks chocolate is the answer to everything.

Triple Chocolate Cake ($37 small, serves four to six; $26 extra small, serves three to four; $4.95 a slice) features a perfect combination of three layers of chocolate. The chocolate sponge cake on

the bottom is made with less flour, making its texture extremely soft and fluffy, allowing it to blend nicely with the other two layers: milk chocolate blended with raspberries in the middle, and white chocolate with vanilla beans on top. It is then topped with strawberries, raspberries and thin, pink-marbled white chocolate circles, giving it a

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contemporary flair.

With a case full of singleserve decadence, you also may find it tempting to create a collage of desserts. You won’t have to worry about disappointing with any selection. The Parisian-inspired patisserie, which infuses Japanese flavors, is rooted in Kimura’s skilled dedication to honing her craft.

“I start with the easy job, and then learn that first,” she says. “If I can do that (without any) mistakes, I can take the next step.”

Kimura, who has been with La Palme D’or since 2009, says she practices multiple times with a variety of ingredients, and always thinks of taste first.

Staring into the glass case, entranced by nearly 30

hand-crafted pastries is almost as good as eating it — but you’re going to want to eat them.

Picking among nearly 30 single options is going to be both enthralling and challenging. But, we eat with our eyes, and in this case, everything is as good as it looks, so there are no bad choices.

The blend of multiple flavors and textures found in Berry Cup ($3.85) is both visually pleasing, with its colorful mixture, and subtly sweet. A parfait of sorts, although certainly more sophisticated, it consists of cubes of New York cheesecake, a tropical fromage (mousse), gateau au fraise, raspberry jelly, crunchy white chocolate strawberry flakes topped with whipped cream

Berry Cup ($3.85)

and fresh berries.

Another selection to sample from La Palme D’or’s case of sugary goodies is Sweet Bliss ($4.95). It made its debut this past Valentine’s Day, but has remained on the menu. It is both memorable and easy to spot, with the petite macaroon on top that will undoubtedly catch your eye.

Others you are going to want to try, or return for, are La Macha ($4.45) and Mont Blanc ($5).

Of course, the best solution to solving the dilemma of narrowing it down to a few choices is to come back for more.

Triple Chocolate ($26 extra-small, $37 small, $4.95 a slice)

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Cultural dining fit for carnivores

Rodizio experience, servers will circle the restaurant with the plethora of divine skewers all evening long. Since meat is unlimited with every order, there’s no harm in going back for seconds, or thirds — or eighths! “We just keep coming back to the table until the customer says ‘no more,’� explains Da Silva. A host of sides — such as rice, black beans and fried bananas — accompanies each order. Available from 5 to 9:30 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday, Da Silva suggests making a reservation and noting that you’d like to try Brazilian Rodizio, so the kitchen can get the grill fired up.

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hen Trigo Da Silva, one of Oahu’s latest restaurateurs, decided to open Adega Portuguesa on Smith Street last year, he wanted to share the culture and cuisine of other countries with Hawaii. The owner has since created a unique dining experience filled with traditional Portuguese and Brazilian fare as well as live music in a fun setting. It’s safe to say he’s achieved his goal — and then some.

Originally from Lisbon, Portugal, Da Silva shares his culture through a range of authentic eats that give diners the opportunity to try Portuguese dishes beyond the realm of familiar classics we know and love in the Islands. He also puts Brazilian fare in the spotlight, just as it is in Portugal, where the two countries have been historically linked for centuries. “Back in Portugal, we have Brazilian restaurants everywhere. The two countries, the cultures are very close and they share the same language," says Da Silva.

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Adega’s latest menu item, Brazilian Rodizio ($29), highlights this cultural kinship, presenting authentically delicious Brazilian rotisserie, in which large-scale skewers filled with hefty pieces of meat are grilled away to perfection, then served to each table.

A carnivore’s dream world, the selection is made up of 12 types of succulent, juicy meat choices. Among them are traditionally marinated pork loin, or Lombo, prime beef brisket seasoned with garlic and salt, tender and juicy lamb as well as Frango, a Brazilian-style chicken brought to life with a mixture of

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Rodizio also features such luscious options as Linguica, a mild yet flavorful brazilian sausage as well as turkey or pork wrapped in bacon, because everything tastes amazing with bacon.

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Big City Diner’s Big Brownie Bubbies Pie ($7.49) is a mountain of a dessert with two pieces of fresh brownie that’s topped with chocolate sauce, whipped cream and macadamia nuts. “This is our big brownie, and it’s been with us a

Big Brownie Bubbies Pie ($7.49) Lawrence Tabudlo photos

long time,� explains senior executive chef Dennis Franks. “We’ve added roasted macadamia nuts, and most of the time you can’t go wrong with a fresh brownie and ice cream.�

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one of the restaurant’s most popular, especially among chocoholics. “It’s filling and fudgey,�

Franks continues. “It’s a whole lot of chocolate.�

Mama’s Bread Pudding ($4.99; $7.49 ala mode) is the perfect comfort food created with local flavors. “It’s a custard-base bread pudding with roasted macadamia nuts on top,� says Franks. “And we made a haupia cream sauce that balances the flavors, and it’s picked up really well. It’s another best-seller.�

And because of the dish’s popularity, Big City Diner has added it to the breakfast menu (along with link sausage and bacon). “The bread pudding is really nice with the caramel drizzle on top,�

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sharing. “Especially after eating one of our meals, I don’t think a normal person can finish it,� he says. “A little bit of sweet is good, it’s a nice sharing dessert.�

Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and Big City Diner has got the perfect meal for your mamas. Rounding out the three Mother’s Day specials is Fresh Strawberry Cake Ala Mode ($6.99), which features fresh California strawberries atop Big City Diner’s homemade soda cake served

with Bubbies’ vanilla bean ice cream.

Franks says that the ice cream makes all the difference in Big City Diner’s desserts. “That is something people have mentioned, it’s not the same without Bubbies,� he says.

So patrons of Big City Diner can get the best of both worlds — great dessert staples such as bread pudding and brownies plus a heaping scoop of Bubbies ice cream.

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

This week, Dining Out gets the inside scoops from 678 Hawaii manager Steve Song, who gives us a little taste of 678 Hawaii and shares just what fuels his culinary drive.

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Who or what inspires you as a chef/manager/owner? For me, it’s about creating a positive environment that leads to productive people. Especially in the hospitality industry, I think that motivation to be a better manager comes through the inspiration of seeing it done better by someone else and striving to do better myself. I’m constantly challenging my own thinking and capac-

ity to learn, which I believe delivers better results for our guests and our employees. I think happy employees bring happy customers!

What’s your most popular dish? It’s the Mixed Combo Yakiniku Set. (starting at $52.99, it feeds two to three people) The popular Mixed Combo Yakiniku Set comes with premium seared pork belly, prime ribeye and a choice between boneless short ribs or outside skirt. This set is popular, because you can try a bit of everything.

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

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when, after dining with us, a guest says, “That was the best meal I have ever had.” Or, “We will be back!” That is incredibly gratifying.

If you could serve food to a celebrity, who would it be and why? What dish would you serve? I would have to say Maria Sharapova, simply because she is gorgeous and famous around the world. As for the food and drink, I would offer her Korean Soju, Mixed Combo Yakiniku Set, complimentary Korean lunch box, soups, salad, corn and cheese, and even more!

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apan has sushi, Mexicans have the taco, and the French, the crepe. For Koreans, or Korean food enthusiasts, it’s ssam. This month at Million Restaurant, ssam is one of the new specials.

Translating to “wrapped,” ssam is made by wrapping leafy vegetables around meat, vegetables and condiments. It’s low carb with a crunch, satisfyingly savory and can be customized with condiments ranging from mild to spicy.

Million offers a number of fixings in its JaeYook Gool BoSam: steamed sliced pork belly with the added option of raw and fresh-from-Korea oysters, house-pickled won bok (also known as napa cabbage, the common kim

chee veggie), pickled daikon and plenty of condiments (thinly-sliced raw garlic and hot green peppers, miso paste and shrimp sauce). It’s priced at $21.95 with pork, and $25.95 for both pork and raw oyster.

Million manager, Kyung Sook Park, explains the best way to build the perfect ssam — literally a hands-on

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experience. First create a foundation: lay the stalk end of a piece of won bok on your open palm, then place another from the leafy end on top at a right angle. This creates a substantial base, “so it doesn’t spill,” says Park.

Next, choose your fillings: a piece of pork, a fresh oyster and a couple red strips of spicy, pickled daikon. Finally, select the condiments: slather on some miso paste for a hit of umami flavor, add a bright kick of fresh green pepper and pile on the gar-

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To celebrate oysters’ availability and arrival from Korea, Million has made them the ingredient of the month.

“Oysters haven’t been here for one year,” says Park.

In addition to the oyster, or gool, offered as part of the ssam dish, Oyster Jun ($15.95) also is at Million.

The mollusk morsels are minimally seasoned, coated in flour and then dipped into egg before frying. This way, the egg, rather than the batter is prominent. Soak up some shoyu with added spices and green onions before popping one into your mouth.

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FIVE STAR INTERNATIONAL BUFFET

uffets are great for many reasons: variety, it’s allyou-can-eat, and if you’re with a group there’s something for everyone.

At Five Star International Buffet in Royal Hawaiian Center in Waikiki, you also can count on the food to be fresh, delicious and of top quality. Even the water served comes from a special filter purifier system. Add a comfortable, modern interior, along with a welcoming, friendly staff, and it’s sure to be a five-star experience.

WHERE Royal Hawaiian Center 2301 Kalakaua Ave. Suite 308

LEFT Assorted desserts ABOVE Steamed Lobster and Steamed King Crab RIGHT Prime Rib

CALL 380-9300

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HOURS Lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily Happy Hour 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. daily Dinner 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. daily

The restaurant, which is originally from Hokkaido where there are three other locations, opened about a year ago and is the first location outside of Japan. Its head chefs are from Hokkaido, but the buffet features not only Japanese food, but also Ameri-

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can (such as Prime Rib), Chinese (Fried Rice and Fried Noodles), Hawaiian (Loco Moco and Poke) and others.

The lunch buffet consists of more than 30 items, including Fish of the Day, Pork Katsu, Braised Short Ribs, Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura, Pasta of the Day and Pizza, as well as a variety of salads and fresh fruit.

At dinner, the menu expands to more than 50 items, including the customer favorites Steamed Lobster, Steamed King Crab, Steamed Snow Crab, Miso Sauteed Scallops and Prime Rib. There also is a great assortment of sushi and desserts for both lunch and dinner. The buffet area has two sides with an open kitchen behind each, allowing the chefs to quickly prepare and replenish foods right away.

Described as a family-friendly and casual gourmet buffet restaurant, there also is a full bar, and semi private areas that can seat 13 to 40 people, perfect for special gatherings.

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Lunch buffet (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) costs $19 or $12 for children ages 5 to 12. Dinner buffet (5 to 10 p.m.) costs $48 or $24 for children ages 5 to 12. Complimentary meals for children aged 4 and under. A kamaaina discount also is available — free soft drink for lunch, 15 percent off for dinner, or 25 percent off dinner after 8:30 p.m. There also is happy hour from 2 to 5 p.m. featuring a pupu menu and half-off all alcoholic drinks.

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Step Up to the Plate

with Alana Folen

Hy’s Steak House

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y’s Steak House is the name of the game when it comes to its award-winning selection of USDA prime beef and kiawebroiled steaks, not to mention the romantic ambiance and premier customer service guests will experience each and every night during dinner.

And although the “turf” has risen to utmost fame, don’t discredit the “surf” here. In fact, Hy’s Seafood Platter is an appetizer that is beyond compare among seafood lovers.

Two ounces of succulent shrimp from the Philippines complete the dish, and are best when doused with cocktail sauce.

Three ounces of Tristan lobster make up the lobster medallions, and it's believed that Tristan lobster is the world’s sweetest when it comes to this crustacean.

Hy's obtains locally sourced ahi daily.

Shoyu and wasabi are the best pairing for the ahi and enhance the fish with additional zest.

Dip the shrimp and oysters in a delectable homemade cocktail sauce comprised of chili sauce, ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, lemon rind, Worcestershire sauce and a drop of Tabasco.

Two exquisite pieces of Alaskan king crab meat adorn the plate. It’s so sweet that it requires no dipping sauce.

HY’S STEAK HOUSE Monday-Friday, 6–10 p.m.

Saturday-Sunday, 5:30–10 p.m.

Inside Waikiki Park Heights Hotel 2440 Kuhio Ave., Honolulu 922-5555 Reservations are highly recommended.

Valet parking available.

Proper attire is required (no tank tops, baseball caps or swimwear; collared shirts preferred for men).

Manzano obtains fresh medium-sized oysters from Stellar Bay Oysters, and he says these oysters are definitely a highlight of the dish.

“Patrons love the oysters, which are delivered three times a week to the restaurant,” he says.

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“This has been a best-selling appetizer because of the variety of seafood. With sashimi, oysters, shrimp, crab meat and lobster medallions, it's the perfect starter for two,” says Hy's executive chef Erwin Manzano.

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onthemenu

Home of ‘Won-of-a-Kind’ Grinds

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fter developing a love for easy-to-make french fries and other tasty comfort food as a youngster, Paul Park decided to offer diners the same experience via his “Won of a Kind” fried won ton poppers.

Park opened Paul’s Poppers three years ago at its convenient North King Street location near Honolulu Community College and Costco Iwilei, behind the Jiffy Lube in King’s Gate Plaza.

While the culinary craftsman initially pursued an education in the field of biology, worldwide travels and experience in the restaurant business led him instead to open his own eatery.

The restaurant specializes in bite-sized won ton creations known as poppers, which are crafted fresh by hand daily, and feature more than 20 flavor combinations. Customers are treated to a simple ordering system: select a flavor, and choose

from Half Order ($5 for six poppers), Fryer’s Dozen ($12 for 15 poppers), Fryer’s Delight ($30 for 40 poppers) and Tailgate Platter ($75 for 100 poppers).

Some of the best-selling flavor concoctions include Spinach Artichoke, 3 Cheese Jalapeno, Pork Original with pork, jalapeno and Cheddar, and Mac and Cheese.

And, don’t forget to indulge in the popular Dessert Poppers ($5 for three), such as Chocolate Peanut Butter Decadence and Strawberry Cheesecake.

“I always thought I could make food better,” Park says of his tireless tinkering with flavor combinations and preparation techniques. “My girlfriend and I always liked the jalapeno cheese poppers lots of people are familiar with. Two years after creating my first popper, I had friends buying them from me 50 at a time. I started out with three flavors, and they’ve continued to grow from there.”

PAUL’S POPPERS WHERE King’s Gate Plaza 555 N. King St. No. 110, Honolulu CALL 351-7583 HOURS Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.8 p.m.; Saturdays, noon-7 p.m., closed if catering an event; closed Sundays

In addition to the popular poppers, the eatery also offers local-style plate lunches including Stevie Wonder ($10), named after one of Park’s friends who supported the eatery in its early stages and dreamed up the filling meal.

The plate includes a bed of french fries topped with moz-

3 Cheese Jalapeno

Chocolate Peanut Butter Decadence ($5 for three)

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zarella cheese, chicken katsu and is then smothered with gravy. The tasty Poutin Style Fries ($5) also are available a la carte.

“I don’t make your food until you order it — it’s going to come out hot and fresh, just the way food is supposed to be enjoyed, at the peak of deliciousness” Park says.

From May 10 to 16, diners can take advantage of Paul’s Poppers Hot Deals Hawaii special offering. During that week, diners may purchase $20 worth of certificates for just $10, and

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may use them within six months toward the purchase of their favorite poppers (the offer does not apply to plates, specialty items, fries or bowls).

Paul’s Poppers also offers catering services for events of all sizes, including business meetings, weddings and graduation parties. Customers may find the distinct poppers at The

Shack Mililani and Hawaii Kai, King’s Corner, the Aloha Stadium concession area during University of Hawaii football games and at a variety of community events including Eat the Street Kakaako, Mililani and Kapolei, Honolulu Night Market and Discover Kakaako.

Pop in and treat your taste buds to a foray in flavorful fun.

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hile a cartoon chimpanzee serves as the playful mascot adorning the logo above Chinpei Ramen’s entrance, owner and chef Yoshi Hashigami definitely is not monkey-ing around when it comes to

dous influence on Hashigami that after the eatery closed, he immediately took over the operation, moving it to Hawaii and renaming the restaurant to forge his own identity. He spent 15 years working at the restaurant

or organic flour noodles) topped with corn, sliced cucumber, tomato, bean sprouts, choy sum and seaweed. A zesty sauce also is available to tie all the freshly prepared vegetables together.

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providing flavorful, authentic Japanese cuisine.

Hashigami opened Chinpei Ramen in Moiliili on South King Street five years ago with a simple menu featuring a mere 10 items. But, after fielding multiple requests from his growing customer base over the years, Hashigami has expanded the menu, which now features more than 80 Japanese-inspired dishes. Chinpei Ramen currently offers a vast array of items made from scratch daily, and utilizes all-natural soups and broths in its ramen selections. The restaurant also has multiple vegetarian options, offers glutenfree rice ramen noodles when local supply allows, and its dishes are free of MSG. His father, who operated a restaurant in Japan for 55 years, had such a tremen-

in Japan, learning a wide range of cooking and preparation techniques that are behind the quality offerings on Chinpei Ramen’s ever-expanding and affordable menu.

One of the healthier options Hashigami recommends is Chicken & Tofu Salad ($9 small, $10 regular). The dish features a lush bed of lettuce and spinach topped with chicken and tofu, sliced cucumber, onions, corn, tomatoes and is topped with either Thousand Island or shoyu dressing — the two toppings also can be mixed to create a sweet and tangy combination.

Another dish that was added to Chinpei Ramen’s menu because of its popularity in Japan is Vegetable Cold Noodle ($9.80). The refreshing dish includes a choice of thick or thin noodles (add $1 for udon, yam

also offers complete Teishoku meal sets, which include miso soup, rice, macaroni salad and cabbage. Yasai Itame ($8.50 side order, $10.50 with rice, $13 Teishoku) is a vegetable stir-fry creation containing fresh produce seasoned to perfection.

Diners go ape for Chinpei’s tasty Gyoza ($1 per piece, available in multiple quantities), as the freshly made pot stickers are delivered piping hot to the table. Vegetable Gyoza ($1.10 per piece) also is available in multiple quantities, and provides a healthier alternative to its meat-filled counterpart.

Another highly requested pupu item is Shu Mai ($1.20 per piece), and like gyoza, the pork hash is available in an array of quantities to satiate any appetite. Hashigami recommends his homemade

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1 Tofu Salad ($10) 2 Spicy Shoyu Pickled Cucumber ($2.20)

Monday, 5-10 p.m.; Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (lunch) and 5-10 p.m. (dinner); Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

sesame oil and chili pepper dipping sauce, which offers a flavorful kick to the meal.

Chinpei Ramen is known for its crafty combo deals and specials, many of which are posted on the eatery’s walls for all to pe-

3 Yasai Itame ($13) 4 Vegetable Cold Noodle ($9.80) 5 Vegetable Gyoza ($1.10 per piece) 6 Owner and chef Yoshi Hashigami is busy in the kitchen cooking up Chinpei Ramen favorites.

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ruse. A special half-size curry rice with a choice of noodle is available for just $4.50, as is a half-size fried rice with four pieces of gyoza and a noodle choice for $5.50.

Also, during lunch only, customers may indulge in

three pieces of gyoza with the purchase of a regular noodle dish for just $2 more.

Chinpei Ramen also offers a host of side dishes, including Spicy Shoyu Pickled Cucumber ($2.20) and Edamame ($3). The

aforementioned items pair well with the eatery’s large selection of domestic and imported beer, sake and shochu. Happy hour specials are available from 5 to 7 p.m. weekdays, and 4 to 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, and include Kirin

Ichiban ($2.50 glass, $9 pitcher). Additionally, diners enjoy 10 percent off all Japanese sake selections every Monday.

The restaurant is open daily, and serves both lunch and dinner every day except Monday, when it

opens for dinner at 5 p.m.

Upon visiting, diners are encouraged to offer up ideas for new menu items, and one should not be surprised if Hashigami ends up adding the dishes to his collection so that others may enjoy them, too.

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using local influences and flavors into its sushi dishes, Genki Sushi has been a go-to spot in the Islands for years. Genki, which has 13 locations statewide, serves up kaiten sushi, or sushi served on a revolving conveyor belt. While this has become a popular concept these days, Genki Sushi consistently is providing its customers with new items.

Genki is constantly making an effort to see what its customers like ― and changing the menu accordingly.

“For people who come often, of course they are going to have their favorites,” says director of purchasing David Moon, “but we also will provide them with something different to try.

“We try to change the menu at least once or twice a year,” Moon adds.

“That way, it keeps things fresh.” He assures, however, that customer favorites are not going anywhere.

One of these menu changes took place May 1, and now Genki has 13 new

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California Tempura Roll ($2.80) Nathalie Walker photos

Sweet Potato Cinnamon Puffs ($2.80)

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s director of purchasing, David Moon has arguably one of the most exciting jobs: He gets to help select items to go on the menu at Genki Sushi.

“We just try to give variety,” Moon says. “I try to look at local flaGENKI SUSHI vors, and, of course, we try to keep the prices reasonable.

Ward Centre 1200 Ala Moana Blvd. #408 “We like to keep it interesting,” he adds. “People who come to (and various locations) Genki are pretty familiar with our main products, so we try to add 591-5600 to that.”

Genki Sushi has been in the Islands since the 1960s. While Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. some of its flavors certainly are distinctly local, it hails originally Fiday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. from Japan.

“The parent company is in Japan,” Moon explaines. “It is interHours may vary by location. national ― they also have stores in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Call for details.

Singapore.”

Its 13 new items are currently available on the menu.

And speaking of new things for Genki, its Ala Moana location will reopen this summer with impressive renovations that include technology upgrades that enable customers to place their orders with touch pads. The Ala Moana location is currently closed for construction ― and it’s aiming to reopen by Kitchen supervisor Scott Miyahira and lead supervisor Marj Anagaran June 25.

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Eat like a king at Golden Palace

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items to choose from.

To come up with new items, Moon works with a team of store directors to brainstorm changes. They take a look at food trends and observe customers’ tastes.

One thing they found, for example, is that diners love fried items. So, to please palates, the new menu includes a variety of fried creations.

These include Chicken Wing ($3.80) and Ahi Kabob ($4.80). Another new one is Fried Tamago ($2.20). According to Moon, children love the regular Tamago, so this one should be a hit with kids.

Another new fried dish is Ika Karaage ($2.80), which features perfectly breaded squid that will please even squid skeptics. It is marinated with ginger and deep-fried for a tender, flavorful result.

And for another ika delight, try Ika Gesso ($1.50), which features two pieces of tender squid.

In a simple tweak on a classic dish, Genki has created California Tempura Roll ($2.80), which takes the California Roll and dips it in tempura batter, covered in a slightly sweet sauce.

And for another crab dish, Spicy Crab ($2.20) packs just the right amount of kick with tender bits of crab.

One thing Genki has been doing recently is trying out different desserts. Its latests addition is Sweet Potato Cinnamon Puffs ($2.80), a bitesize, melt-in-your mouth treat.

All of these new items are available at all of Genki’s locations, including its Neighbor Island establishments.

Contact Christina O’Connor at diningout@staradvertiser.com

Ahi Kabob ($4.80)

ith a name like Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant, you’re, of course, wondering what it feels like to dine like royalty. Well, prepare to have your expectations exceeded with a menu that boasts more than 100 items.

If you’re dining with a restrictive diet, the restaurant has you covered, as well.

“I know there are a lot of people with dietary requirements, or

Deep Fried Stuffed Tofu with Shrimp ($7.50) Leah Friel photos

Sauteed Shrimp with Vermicelli Casserole ($9.95)

Orange Chicken ($7.95)

they’re allergic to certain things,” says manager Gary Lam. “So we’ve got all bases covered.”

To start, Deep Fried Stuffed Tofu With Shrimp ($7.50) is a multitude of different textures that work well together. Unlike other restaurants that may grind up the shrimp, the chefs at Golden Palace dice it up themselves so that the texture of the shrimp in the tofu is not lost — plus, it’s made to order. It is then dipped in a light batter, deep-fried and served with a shoyu-based sauce containing green onions and chili pepper.

Forgo your usual main dish choices and try Sauteed Shrimp With Vermicelli Casserole

GOLDEN PALACE WHERE 111 N. King St., Honolulu CALL 521-8268 HOURS 7 a.m.-10 p.m. daily

($9.95). Consisting of round onions, green bell peppers, green onions, shrimp and vermicelli rice noodles, it is cooked in a casserole with the restaurant’s satay sauce.

Finally, a little-known secret to

the restaurant is that even if you don’t see it on the menu, just ask.

An off-the-menu item that remains a favorite with many: Orange Chicken ($7.95). Boneless chicken is fried and topped with an orange glaze.

With graduation season quickly approaching, Golden Palace also can cater to any of your celebratory party needs.

Ika Karaage ($2.80)

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ono,youknow 1 3660’s Watercress & Maui Onion Salad 2 3660 is conveniently located on Waialae Avenue.

Lawrence Tabudlo file photo 3 Jade Dynasty’s Won Ton with Watercress ($9.95) 4 Jade Dynasty’s Watercress Soup ($10.95) 5 Jade Dynasty’s Steamed Watercress ($11.95)

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among his local clientele. Enter Watercress with Garlic ($9.95).

This guilt-free obsession features the tips of watercress boiled and stir-fried to perfection and flavored with morsels of chopped garlic, and seasoned with a dash of butter, oil and salt. Ma also is quick to note that there’s no MSG in any of Lung Fung’s dishes, thus making the establishment a premier choice for many.

“We also serve watercress with shrimp paste and pork, which customers enjoy as well,” Ma adds. “It’s priority to present our customers with only local watercress.”

Nothing masks the quality of ingredients at Lung Fung, where everything shines in its own light. Delicious!

Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant Niu Valley Shopping Center 5724 Kalanianaole Hwy. 377-5555

3660 on the Rise Make it an occasion to remember at 3660 on the Rise. Known best for its Pacific fusion fare, this top-notch restaurant opened in September 1992 by partners 1 8 | D I N I N G O U T | M AY 5 - 1 1 , 2 0 1 3

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chef Russell Siu and Gale Ogawa.

Incorporated into every dish you’ll find hints of European and Asian flair, brought to life by local ingredients. And while there’s a variety of eclectic options on the menu to select from. If you’re planning a party, 3660’s banquet rooms and catering menu are impressive, to say the least.

Watercress & Maui Onion Salad features a refreshing blend of fresh watercress with furikake, diced tomatoes and Maui onions tossed in a creamy kabayaki dressing.

“We use either Sumida or Nakatani watercress,” says chef de cuisine Lydell Leong, who believes that locally sourced ingredients are key.

The bitterness of the watercress combined with the sweetness of the dressing creates a dish full of texture and flavor, which results in a unique salad that’s hard to resist.

(Inquire within about catering prices.)

3360 on the Rise 3660 Waialae Ave. 737-1177

Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant Experience the exotic tastes of China at

5 Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant in Ala Moana Center’s Hookipa Terrace, where chefs have mastered the art of creating captivating dishes that highlight Canton-

style and Hong Kong-style cuisine.

With a focus on healthy, Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant highlights a handful of dishes spotlighting local watercress.

Steamed Watercress ($11.95) is the simplest of the bunch and presents diners with fresh watercress doused with aromatic cloves of garlic and ginger.

If you feel a cold coming on, Watercress Soup is the perfect relief. Priced at $10.95, this soup consists of a little bit of everything, including watercress, carrots, pork bone and dates, simmering in a flavorful pork broth.

You’ll be back to health in no time!

Finally, indulge in one of the restaurant’s newest dim sum creations, Won Ton with Watercress ($9.95). Here you’ll find a Shanghai-style dumpling filled to the brim with watercress and ground pork. Served with the dumplings is a bowl of chicken stock, perfect for dumpling dipping.

Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant wins with mouth-watering watercress masterpieces.

Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant Ala Moana Center, Hookipa Terrace 947-8818

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ou’re with a crowd of hungry friends, there’s a family celebration or you just want a nice variety to choose from, so it makes sense to head for a buffet, because there’s something for everyone … well, almost.

Makino Chaya is well known for its bountiful buffet, but if you don’t eat seafood or meat, you may just sail right by the Aiea eatery, assuming you’ll be disappointed with a few side dishes and maybe a salad among all those famous crab legs.

Don’t let it make you crabby, veggie lovers.

Come out of your shell, crack a smile and claw your way past the seafood and meat to load up your plate

MAKINO CHAYA WHERE 98-150 Kaonohi St., Aiea CALL 486-5100 HOURS Lunch buffet: weekdays, 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. ($10.98 per person); weekends, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. ($18.95) Dinner buffet: MondayThursday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. ($25.98), Fridays, 6-9 pm. ($25.98), Saturday, 5:30-9 p.m. ($27.98), Sundays, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

root, shiitake mushrooms, bamboo shoots and burdock root. And don’t miss the crisp, light vegetable tempura, which features carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, eggplant, squash and green beans. Makino Chaya president Jo Makino assures customers that everything is cooked fresh

and replenished often, so not to worry about cold, soggy tempura.

Yakisoba — noodles laced with cabbage, carrots and green onions — is a popular choice, and the sauteed choi sum is simply healthy and delicious.

The salad bar also offers a variety for non-meat eaters, including watercress salad with homemade dressing, spinach

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salad, tomato-spinach salad, mixed greens and more, as well as an assortment of freshly cut-up fruit.

Fresh, good-for-you and affordable (see buffet prices at left), Makino Chaya definitely floats above the ordinary buffet when it comes to offering something for everyone — including veggie lovers. So dive right in.

Contact Terri Hefner at diningout@staradvertiser.com

with the good stuff.

On the buffet line you’ll discover nishime — Japanese-style stewed vegetables that include carrots, mushrooms, onions, lotus

Chef’s Salad Table Lawrence Tabudlo photo

Himalayan’s top-notch starters

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quick word of advice: If ever someone utters a sentence containing the words “Himalayan Kitchen,” don’t wait for the inevitable conclusion regarding your interest in a Nepali and Indian lunch or dinner. It'll just cut into your appetizer time. In this case,

HIMALAYAN KITCHEN WHERE 1137 11th Ave., Honolulu CALL 735-1122 HOURS Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (Lunch) Daily, 5-10 p.m. (Dinner)

Terri Hefner

Hemp Spicy Chicken Strips ($6.95), Chicken Tikka Salad ($9.95) and Himalayan Saag Dip ($8.95) | Rachel Breit photo

haste is a virtue.

The four-year old Kaimuki restaurant is a must for anyone who likes fresh, spicy and flavorful cuisine. And don't let the word spicy cause fear. It's a relative term that chef and owner Suman Basnet is more than happy to customize for individual taste. Of course, that's easy to say for a confirmed fire eater, but I have the heat tolerance of a four-year old, and the combination of seasoning and spices was both tempting and tolerable. Seriously, if you haven't been here, go! Everything is made fresh in house including the yogurt, cheese, bread and spices.

On a recent visit, yours truly and his trusted photographer side kick shared Chicken Tikka Salad ($9.95), Hemp Spicy Chicken Strips ($6.95), Everest Choeela ($7.95), Himalayan Saag Dip ($8.95) and Jalapeno Garlic Naan ($4.95). We put a hurtin’ on those pupus and even spent enough play time mixing appe-

tizer ingredients to create who knows how many new flavors.

Chicken Tikka Salad is a cool, fresh mix of lettuce, mint, tomato, cucumber, cashews, raisins and tandoori chicken served with two dressings — a mustard vinaigrette and a house green chutney and cilantro dressing. The refreshing salad is not only tasty, but makes an excellent palate cleanser for what is about to come next. In fact, if you also like playing with your food, mix the salad with the Everest Choeela.

A cold-served mix of tandoori chicken, cumin, coriander, tumeric, tomato, onion, jalapeno and lemon juice, Everest Choeela is so full of flavor and surprisingly light you'll wonder why you haven't tried it before. Each bite is fresh, crunchy and popping with flavor. The pool of juices also makes a good repository for the naan, or crunchy segments of bread that come with the Himalayan Saag Dip. Figuring out which to dip isn't an easy assign-

ment. Himalayan offers 14 different types of bread that includes the traditional soft leavened flat bread and mix and match combinations guaranteed to never become repetitive. I recommend trying a few as the Himalayan Saag Dip is plentiful enough for experimentation.

The spinach and cream cheese dip is mixed with a blend of house-ground spices that produces a spread flavorful enough to “edibilize” a shoe. Even an old shoe worn too long by a coworker enthralled with “petable” rodents. Yes, it's that good. The Himalayan Saag Dip comes with tandoori naan that is baked and deep-fried to create crunchy platforms of dipping implements, but feel free to try it with any number of the other offered starches.

One final note on the Hemp Spicy Chicken Strips — they are hot! But, like anything else, can be dialed down. The bite-sized pieces of chicken are marinated in a combination of spices and grilled in the tandoori oven, resulting in a flavorful and moist appetizer that is sure to please.

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WHERE TO DINE AMERICAN

Symbol Key

Atlantis Seafood & Steak

Breakfast

2284 Kalakaua Avenue 922-6868

Lunch 451 Piikoi St 538-EGGS (3447)

Eggs n’ Things Saratoga

Alcohol Served

343 Saratoga Road 923-EGGS (3447)

Online

Waikiki Beach Eggspress

A DELICIOUS

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

930 McCully St. ĂĽsĂĽ

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

380-9300

Mother’s Day Menu Sunday, May 12, 2013

Available 11am -10pm $39.95

Let Us Help You

Starters – choice of two (Oysters, Salad, Soup and more!)

Main dish – choice of one (Filet Mignon, Catch of the day, Ribeye, or Seafood Pasta) Dessert – choice of one (Chocolate Lava Cake, Crème Brulee, or Gelato)

Celebrate!

677-7744

Ala Carte menu also available

May 9 - 12 Only Ginger Soy Watercress Salad Wild Mushroom Chicken Soup Peking Duck w/Steam Bun Sizzling Tender Teri Rib Eye Steak Honey Walnut Shrimp Stir-Fried Shrimp & Scallop over a Bed of Spinach Popular Orange Chicken Chef Chan Special Fried Rice Sweet Tofu Dessert

260 (for 10 people) $110 (for 4 people) $

Reservations Recommended

Roast Prime Rib $ 50 of Beef 17 Scallops & $ Shrimps 1475 Chicken Marsala $ 50 on Pasta 13

Sun-Thu 10:30am-10:30pm; Fri/Sat 10:30am-Midnite 1113 Smith St.

545-3008

2 hours Free Parking in rear

Dinners Include

11am -4pm $29.95

“All You Can Eat� Salad Bar; Baked or Mashed Potato, Fries or Rice, Corn on the Cob; Strawberry Shortcake; Coffee, Tea or Soft Drink!

Starters – choice of two (Oysters, Salad, Soup, Omelettes & more!)

Main dish – choice of one (Prime Rib, NY Steak, Mahi Mahi, or Seafood Pasta) Dessert – choice of one (Chocolate Mousse, Cheesecake, or Gelato)

Eggs Benedict Royal $

922-6868

1050

Call for Reservations & Information

2284 Kalakaua Ave.

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

Not valid with other offers.

Please present this ad to your server.

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

www.atlantisseafoodsteak.com

Mother’s Day Special Pre-Order your cakes now

(Mountain side, next to Shirokiya)

2 0 | D I N I N G O U T | M AY 5 - 1 1 , 2 0 1 3

11A.M. till Midnight

BRUNCH MENU

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Complimentary valet parking.

Sunday, May 12, 2013

WWW.ACATEREDEXPERIENCE.COM

Mother’s Day Special Set Menu

Featuring an extensive Seafood Selection, Roasted Prime Rib, Lamb Shoulder with Pineapple Sage, Omelette Station, Hawaiian Style Snow Crab Legs, Hand Rolled Sushi, Chocolate Fountain and more.

Camellia Buffet

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

We provide full service catering and event planning for your event! Call us for more information on our special graduation menus!

$80 ADULTS, $88 ADULTS CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH, $40 FOR CHILDREN 6 -12

BUFFET

La Palme D’or

way to say

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH BUFFET MAY 12TH, 2013, 9:00AM- 1:30PM

Located inside of Zippy’s

Manoa Marketplace 2752 Woodlawn Dr. 988-4310

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

“Thanks Mom�.

Napoleon’s Bakery

Fendu Boulangerie

After Midnight

Catering

Larry’s Bakery

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

BAKERY

Eggs n’ Things Ala Moana

Dinner

Tropics Bar & Grill

New Store Hours Mon-Sat: 9:30am-9pm | Sun: 9:30am-7pm

941- 6161

WHERE TO DINE CAFE

Makino Chaya 98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

923 Keeaumoku St. 955-3388

Market City Shopping Center 2919 Kapiolani Blvd 735-3888

Kissaten

A Catered Experience

Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant 5724 Kalanianaole Hwy. 377-5566

4UESDAYĂĽTHRUĂĽ3UNDAYĂĽsĂĽ PMĂĽTOĂĽ PM

29 per person

$

UNLIMITED amounts of different cuts of meats...

Six and Seven Courses also available

2300 N. King Street

Hee Hing Restaurant

Now Serving

!SSORTED 3USHI s -ACARONI 0OTATO 3ALAD !SSORTED 4EMPURA &ISH 3HRIMP AND 3WEET 0OTATO s &RIED 3AIMIN s 'ARLIC #HICKEN

May 5 - 10, receive

10% OFF RODIZIO

with this ad. Limit one person per party.

Not valid with other Specials/Discount or Hot Deals

Pupu Platters starting at $16 available (2-days advance notice needed)

(across New City Nissan)

1113 Smith St. 545-3008

BRAZILIAN RODIZIO (Rotisserie of Meats)

FIVE-COURSE Basic Menu, $7.50 per person

NEW LOCATION

3553 Waialae Ave. 738-8666

449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd.

677-7744

848-5573

Little Village Noodle House

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant

CATERERS

GRADUATION CATERINGS

OKAZU & CATERING

!LAü-OANAü#ENTERüs ü!LAü-OANAü"LVD ü 4th Floor - Ho’okipa Terrace 947-8818

111 N. King St. 521-8268

88 Piikoi St. 593-1200

Stadium Mall 4510 Salt Lake Blvd.

486-3311

Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant

Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant

Todai Waikiki

Yakiniku Camellia Buffet

590 Farrington Hwy. 692-9880

Canton Seafood Restaurant

Anytime Cafe

1910 Ala Moana Blvd.

947-1000

Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine

CHINESE

Taste of Brazil

Third Sunday of every month Open Tues – Sat 11:30am - 10pm 1138 Smith St. (corner of Smith/Pauahi)

Tues-Sat 5am-1pm Sun-Mon Closed

SENIOR (65+) DISCOUNT

10% OFF ENTIRE MENU

www.adegahi.com

515 WARD AVE. 593-2800

566-5909

Mother’s Day Specials May 5th thru May 12th

Seafood Crepes

with Hollandaise Sauce

$13.95

Must present coupon. Does not apply with other discounts/offers. Dine-in only. Applies to senior’s orders only. Exp.5/9/13

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

s Sunday, May 12 6am–12pm s Live Hawaiian Music

Stuffed Mahi topped with Lobster Cream Sauce

$19.95

Kam Shopping Center Open 6am Daily

841-0931

Celebrate Mother’s Day with family and an extensive breakfast buffet at Rainbow Lanai! The beautiful oceanfront setting is the perfect backdrop for a true feast, featuring a wide selection of appetizers, salads, entrĂŠes and decadent desserts that include: Assorted Pastries and MufďŹ ns, Yogurt, Fresh Fruit, Assortment of Island Salads, Assorted Dim Sum A selection of Cold Cuts and Cheeses HOT SELECTIONS Coconut Pancakes Smoked Salmon Quiche Biscuits & White Sausage Gravy Assorted Breakfast Meats FROM THE OMELETTE STATION Hand-Made Omelettes with Fresh Ingredients Adults $32 Kids $18, ages 5-12 years (children under 5 are free) Prices exclude sales tax and gratuity. Complimentary self-parking.

May 10-13, 2013 • Fried Dumpling Salad • Clam Chowder Soup • Lobster Risotto: Italian Arborio Rice simmered with Lobster Meat in a Pink Sauce & Top with Lobster Tail.

OR • Lamb Chop: Pan Fried Lamb Chop in Peppercorn Sauce. Served with Pasta and Vegetables. • Strawberry Panna Cotta

735-3888

MARKET CITY SHOPPING CENTER 2919 KAPIOLANI BLVD., #218 WON TON NOODLES • PASTA • RISOTTO • BURGERS • SANDWICHES • PIZZA • SALADS • SOUPS

Open til Midnight

For more information, call

(808) 949-4321 ext. 48 Reservations required only for parties of 8 or more.

Oceanfront, Ground Floor at Rainbow Tower Hilton Hawaiian Village

D I N I N G O U T | M AY 5 - 1 1 , 2 0 1 3 | 2 1

WHERE TO DINE Mandalay (The)

Seafood Village

1055 Alakea St. 525-8585

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

Maple Garden 909 Isenberg Street 941-6641

FAMILY DINING 808 Yong’s BBQ

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant

94-216 Farrington Hwy #B1-4 678-8058

Liliha Square, 524-1628

Royal Garden Chinese Restaurant

Mother’s Day Specials

Shrimp & REAL Crab Frittata

Big City Diner

Henry Loui’s

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

Himalayan Kitchen

692-9880

PRIVATES PARTIE e for

Each group limited to same dinner course.

Coupon special applies to 4 people max. Exp 5/16/13

availabl ople 20-300 pe Call for de

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Try Our Famous Saimin! “The Neighborhood’s Favorite Local Style Saimin Served in a Hot Homemade Soup�

SPECIAL

MOTHER’S DAY 4-COURSE MEAL

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

from $29.95 per person

SEKIYA’S RESTAURANT & DELICATESSEN

Whole Cakes

Serving Hawaii for 77 Years!

2746 Kaimuki Ave

Available Order in Advance

3447 Waialae Avenue

3447 Waialae Ave. 739-0993

$9.95 $11.95 $16.95 DINNER: Mon-Thurs Fri-Sun $18.95

KAPOLEI MARKETPLACE 590 Farrington Hwy

739-0993

JJ Bistro & French Pastry

888 Kapahulu Ave. 734-7345

LUNCH: Mon-Fri Sat-Sun

Misoyaki Fish with Kabayaki Glaze

OPEN 10am-9pm

Good To Grill

Starting at $9.95

DINNER

Find us on Facebook & Twitter

1137 11th Ave. 735-1122

SEAFOOD BUFFET

Jumbo Shrimp Farfalle Pasta

www.bigcitydinerhawaii.com

2850 Paa St. 833-3728

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT

BRUNCH

LIMITED SEATING

31 N. Pauahi Street 533-4277

515 Ward Ave. 593-2800

BREAKFAST

RSVP TODAY!

HASR Bistro

1234 South Beretania St. 521-1688

Asahi Grill Ward

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

KAILUA 263-8880 KAIMUKI 738-8855 PEARLRIDGE EAST 487-8188 WAIPIO 678-8868 WARD CENTER 591-8891 WINDWARD MALL-FALL 2013

Asian Mix

732-1656 ACROSS KAIMUKI H.S.

www.SekiyasRestaurant.com

2012

WAIPAHU SHOPPING PLAZA 94-300 Farrington Hwy., Suite F-1 Waipahu, Hawaii 96797

801 DILLINGHAM BLVD. (next to Costco Iwilei) Honolulu Hawaii 96817

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Mother’s Day Special *Minced Pork Served in Lettuce *Steamed Chicken Soup w/ Virginia Ham, Mushroom & Cabbage (or Dried Scallop Soup) *Shrimp w/Honey Glazed Walnut *Steamed Island Fish *Crispy Skin Roast Chicken *Braised Black Mushroom & Sea Cucumber *Stuffed duck w/Jai *Fried Rice in Lotus Leaf *Malay Cake Table of Ten

$320

May Specials RED VELVET CAKe

Red Velvet GOURMET CUPCAKE Prices may vary at locations.

2 2 | D I N I N G O U T | M AY 5 - 1 1 , 2 0 1 3

*Royal Garden Roast Meat Combination *Birds Nest Soup w/ Chicken *Peking Duck *Live Lobster Royal Garden Style *Sizzling Boneless Short Rib w/Bell Pepper, Onion & Black Bean Sauce *Baked Rock Salt Ranch Chicken *Braised Virginia Ham w/Cabbage *Fried Rice in Lotus Leaf *Malay Cake Table of Ten

$450

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

CELEBRATE MOTHER’S DAY AT ICHIRIKI Moms get a FREE UPGRADE to Kobe Beef on any speciality nabe AND a special dessert.

DOES NOT APPLY TO SHABU SHABU OR SUKIYAKI s 6ALID ON 3UNDAY -AY ONLY

THREE GREAT LOCATIONS! AIEA 98-150 Kaonohi St. 484-2222

HONOLULU 510 Piikoi St. 589-2299

KANEOHE 46-047 Kam Hwy 236-2299

WHERE TO DINE Kenny’s Restaurant

Molly’s BBQ & Seafood

Shiro’s Saimin Haven

Wailana Coffee House

1620 N. School St. 841-0931

WAHIAWA 23 S. Kamehameha Hwy. 621-4858

WAIMALU ĂĽ+AMĂĽ(WY ĂĽĂĽsĂĽ WAIPAHU ĂĽ7AIPAHUĂĽ$EPOTĂĽ3T ĂĽĂĽsĂĽ EWA BEACH SHOPPING CENTER ĂĽ&ORTĂĽ7EAVERĂĽ2D ĂĽĂĽsĂĽ

1860 Ala Moana Blvd.

955-1764

Kenny’s Hawaiian BBQ

New Eagle Cafe

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 2nd oor 922-3333

Call the one nearest you

Shore Bird Restaurant

Kit N Kitchen

Outrigger Reef on the Beach 922-2887

Pagoda

1010 University Avenue 942-7622

1525 Rycroft St. 948-8356

MAC 24/7

BOUNTY Y theof SEVEN SEAS AS AS

Brunch & Dinner

Appetizers Soup and Salads Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail | Oysters On Ice | Gravlax Salmon with Lemon Dill Cream | Baby Greens with Balsamic Tamarind Dressing | Roasted Beet & Cucumber Salad Green Papaya Salad | Butternut Squash and Lobster Bisque

Sunday, June 16 5:30pm - 8:00pm

WAIPAHU 94-300 Farrington Hwy HONOLULU 801 Dillingham Blvd.

951-6297

HAWAII’S NEWEST

Korean Yakiniku Experience Premium Quality Beef & Pork

Menu Highlights

Peel & Eat Shrimp Oysters on the Half Shell Assorted Poke Assorted Salads Braised Chicken

Entree

SEAFOOD BUFFET

Lobster with Sambal Lemon Sauce | Local Fish with Thai Red Curry Sauce Chicken with Leek Gravy | Mongolian Style Lamb Chops | Grilled Lemongrass Garlic Beef Strip Loin | Vegetarian Tofu Stir-fried | Crispy Bacon, Sausage and Scramble Eggs (Brunch Only)

Friday & Saturday 5:30 – 9:30 pm

Dessert

For Reservations

Blue Crab Namasu, Dashi Butter Sauce

739-8760

Black Beans & Vegetables

Peanut Butter Opera Almond Cake | Chocolate Decadence Mousse Cake Green Tea Tiramisu | Chocolate Marble Cup with Cheese Cake with Fresh Raspberry | Tahitian Vanilla Crème Brulee with Fresh Strawberry Roasted Pineapple Macadamia Nut Tart Coffee or Ice Tea entary

lim Comp Champagne $69 per person f o s s gla 50% children under 12

Mixed Mushroom Gravy

Fresh Catch of the Day

Happy Hour 9:30pm-Close

Birthdoauyp & Gr ies Part e!

Welcom

Receive a

FREE

Slow Braised Beef Tips Mixed Seafood Curry Carving: Prime Rib of Beef Array of Desserts 50 adults $ $ children 3-10 years old

49 20

THE KAHALA

585-0011

HOTEL & RESORT www.kahalaresort.com

www.chefchai.com | Valet Parking in Building

Fried Mandoo

with purchase of our new Mixed Combo Yakiniku Set

*ALA CARTE MENU NOT AVAILABLE

AT

1009 Kapiolani Blvd.

Max’s Of Manila

WAIKIKI ĂĽ+ALAKAUAĂĽ!VE ĂĽsĂĽ AIEA ĂĽ+AONOHIĂĽ3T ĂĽsĂĽ

1131 Nuuanu Ave. 587-7877

All-you-can-eat Lobster Buffet

FILIPINO

Tony Roma’s

Restaurant Epic

Hilton Waikiki Beach on Kuhio 2500 Kuhio Avenue 922-0811

Mother’ s Day Sunday May 12, 2012

Zippy’s

1130 N. Nimitz Hwy. 545-2233

ON THE RISE

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

Hawaii

Dine-in only. Limit 1 free Fried Mandoo per coupon/party. Must present coupon. Cannot combine w/other discounts or specials. Exp 5/9/13

1726 Kapiolani Blvd (across Convention Center) FREE parking on Kalauokalani Way s Sun-Thurs 11AM-1AM ~ Fri-Sat 11AM-2AM

941-6678

MAKINO BACK TO TODAI LIMITED TIME - SAME PRICE AS 10 YEARS AGO SENIOR DISCOUNT

98 ĂĽ+AONOHIĂĽ3T ĂĽsĂĽ 51 ĂĽsĂĽWWW MAKINOCHAYAHAWAII COM

8.98

$

LUNCH W/ COUPON OR

19.98

$

DINNER BUFFET

$29.98

DINNER W/ COUPON

$23.98

*Seniors 65 years or older w/valid Hawaii ID. Offer expires 5/15/13.

Prime Rib & Kaua‘i Jumbo Shrimp

Kama‘aina w/ valid ID

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.

2 HOURS FREE PARKING ENTRANCE IS LOCATED ON ENA RD.

ALA MOANA BLVD.

AUA AVE

(808) 947-1000ĂĽsĂĽ777 4/$!) #/-ĂĽsĂĽ 1910 ALA MOANA BLVD.

KALAK

Since 1985

EWA

DIAMOND HEAD

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY Live Music By “Typical Hawaiians� 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 5/10/13.

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 5/10/13.

D I N I N G O U T | M AY 5 - 1 1 , 2 0 1 3 | 2 3

WHERE TO DINE FINE DINING Fifty Three By The Sea 53 Ahui Street 536-5353

Wolfgang’s Steakhouse

2440 Kuhio Ave. 922-5555

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

Plumeria Beach House

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

1250 Kapiolani Blvd.

237-5429

1006 Kapahulu Ave 739-5000

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Last Seating at 8pm

featuring Prime Rib, Sushi, Snow Crab, Tempura, Poke, Fresh Fish, Salad Bar, Dessert Bar & More!

37

$

OPEN DAILY: 10am — midnight 923 KEEAUMOKU ST.

955-3388

Magoo’s Pizza

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

DINNER BUFFET Sunday, May 1 ÂŹsÂŹ4-9pm

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Best Cantonese Cuisine

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

375-1200

Monsoon India

Join us for MOTHER’S DAY

Seafood with Fish Maw Soup ♼ Peking Duck (Whole) Live Lobster with Ginger & Onion ♼ Shrimp Walnuts with Mayonnaise Tenderloin Steak with String Beans ♼ Crispy Garlic Chicken Chinese Broccoli w/ Dried Fish ♼ Young Chow Style Fried Rice ♼ Dessert âœżâ™Ľ â™Ľâœż $99, $239, $288 MENUS ALSO AVAILABLE âœżâ™Ľ â™Ľâœż

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Inferno’s Wood Fire Pizza

INDIAN

Stage Restaurant

Special Mâœżther’s Day Menu $188

Royal Hawaiian Center 922-3400

1115 Bethel St. 545-1115

Restaurant Row 599-3860 Waikiki Beach Walk 440-7910

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

Il Lupino

Brasserie Du Vin

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

Hoku’s

ITALIAN

FRENCH

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

Bali Steak & Seafood

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Hy’s Steak House

CALL NOW for RESERVATIONS

per person

HAPPY HOUR 5-6pm & 9pm-midnight

11am-4pm s Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza s Small Salad s (2) Soft Drinks Reg. $19 *Offer not valid with other offers/ discounts. Expires 5/9/13

Ward Center

Tues-Sun 5pm-midnight s Closed Monday LUNCH Tues-Sun 11am-2pm

(next to Ryan’s Grill)

3008 Waialae Ave. 259-7100

RESTAURANT & PUPU BAR

Mother’s Day Buffet

$1 OFF Any Bread

Sunday, May 12th BRUNCH

RESTAURANT

SUNTORY Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor

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

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

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

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

restaurantsuntory.com

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

922-5511

purchases over $4

DINNER

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

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

375-1200

Open Daily 11am - 9pm

www.infernospizzahawaii.com

DAILY BREAD SPECIALS

-UST PRESENT COUPON s EXP

MONDAY Ciabatta TUESDAY Rustic Kalamata Olive Bread WEDNESDAY Sundried Tomato Cheesebread THURSDAY Foccacia Derecco FRIDAY Walnut Raisin SATURDAY Hamakua Farms Mushroom Bread SUNDAY Buckwheat Fig “All Natural no added chemicals�

88-4 10

7OODLAWN $R s -ANOA -ARKETPLACE

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

Honolulu’s Most Unique Lunch Spot—

Brasserie Du Vin SUPER SPECIAL 12.95

1 ĂŠĂŠ $17.95

$

$

10:30 AM -2:30 PM

,ĂŠ$25.95

2:30 PM -10:00 PM

22.95

*MUST PRESENT COUPON TO RECEIVE SPECIAL DISCOUNT. SPECIAL VALID ONLY ON ADULT PRICES. EXP. 5/31/13. NOT VALID ON MOTHER’S DAY!

Full Service Monday - Saturday, 11:30 to 4:00 Featuring a French-inspired menu, complemented by an extensive wine list. Lunch includes soup, salads, sandwiches and seafood. Perfect for casual, business and special occasions.

KOREAN CUISINE ĂŠ ĂŠ ]ĂŠ- , " ]ĂŠ

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545-1115 • www.brasserieduvin.com 1115 Bethel St (across from Hawaii Theatre)

WHERE TO DINE Romanos Macaroni Grill

Genki Sushi

Heijouen Restaurant

Japanese Restaurant Aki

Ala Moana Center Hookipa Terrace 356-8300

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

949 Kapahulu Ave. 737-5015

1427 Makaloa St. 955-8528

Taormina-Sicilian Cuisine 227 Lewers St. 926-5050

Hifumi Japanese Restaurant Chinese Cultural Plaza 100 N. Beretania St. 536-3035

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

Chinpei Ramen 2080 S. King Street 947-5919

2080 S. King Street

Try our Spicy Tan Men with Gyoza!

(past McCully St.)

(808) 947-5919

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

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

JAPANESE

Mamaya

Ichiriki

Kobe Japanese Steak House 1841 Ala Moana Blvd.

941-4444

PIZZA

Special Mother’s Day Menu $138 for 10 people

IS OUR BUSINESS

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

LUNCH SPECIAL for 2 Small 1-Topping Pizza and 2 drinks

$9.95

Dine-in/Take-out available. Cannot combine with other discounts or specials

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

Korean Hibiscus BBQ

377-5555 or 377-5566

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ribeye stir-fried with sweet potato noodles, round onion, carrots and green onion.

Served on a bed of “Hapa-rice� (brown & white rice) and your choice of (4) vegetables, 13 varieties to choose from

FOUR

FREE

MILLION Yakiniku $5 95 Set Menu B 2

for 2 people

MANDOO

with each Bulgogi Pokum or Regular/Combo Plate.

This coupon offer not valid with other specials or discounts. Valid thru 05/31/2013. Limit 5 coupons per order.

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Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant Liliha Square by Times Supermarket

524-1628

Celebrating 11 Years!

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

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

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947-5411

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91-919 Fort Weaver Rd.

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(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 5/31/13. Must present coupon.

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WHERE TO DINE Kozo Sushi

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Sushi King

2746 Kaimuki Avenue 732-1656

Sumo Ramen

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

The Best Sushi & Sake in Chinatown

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

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Tanaka of Tokyo

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Kaimuki Shopping Center 3221 Waialae Avenue Ste A4 734-8232

CENTRAL, in Waikiki Shopping Plaza 922-4702

Yakiniku Million

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

626 Sheridan St. 596-0799

BYOB

All Food Menu Items

(Excludes Drinks, Desserts, & Retail Items) Original coupon required. One coupon per table of 4. Not valid with other offers. Good at both locations.

Exp. 5/31/13.

Heijouen Restaurant

2700 S. King St. 947-2836

1153 Bethel Street 524-0920

Restaurant Suntory

678 Hawaii (Kang Ho Dong Baekejeong) 1726 Kapiolani Blvd.

941-6678

Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen

RaKuen Lounge

KOREAN

Sushi Company

3008 Waialae Ave 259-7100

Celebrate Mother’s Day at Hee Hing Chinese Hawaiian Dim Sum BRUNCH BUFFET Over 25 salads and appetizers, Carving station, Hong Kong dim sum bar; Hawaiian luau, Chinese entrees, Fresh baked desserts and much more!

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2013 Hawaii Graduation Lunch Menu Duck and Twin Melon Salad, Roasted Garlic Crispy Chicken Taro Basket, Shrimp Beef with Asparagus, Mongolian Pork Chop, Braised E Mein Noodles with Chicken & Mushroom, Steamed Rice

$189 Table of Ten

2013 Baccalaureate Graduate’s Celebration Menu

Rakuen Lounge | 1153 Bethel Street Honolulu’s Chinatown Art District Tuesday-Saturday 3pm-2am Happy Hour 3pm-7pm rakuenlounge.com / 524-0920

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585-0011

Mitsu-Ken 2300 N. King Street 848-5573

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

1006 Kapahulu Ave. 688-8891

SHOR American Seafood Grill

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

Kapalama Shopping Center 1210 Dillingham Blvd # 8 841-8535

Hi Sandwich & Drink

Blue Water Shrimp & Seafood

The Ocean House Restaurant

Violets Grill

VIETNAMESE

SEAFOOD

Chef Chai

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

Pho Five-0 Waimalu Shopping Center 98-042 Kamehameha Hwy 487-5091

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3660 on the Rise

Adega Portuguese

3660 Waialae Ave. 737-1177

1138 Smith Street 566-5909

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98-150 Kaonohi St. 488-4900

738 Kapahulu Ave. 737-2900

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BBQ Pork Fried Rice $18 (12+ people)

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521-1688

OPEN DAILY 10:30am-8:30pm

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538-EGGS (3447) 451 Piikoi Street www.eggsnthings.com

1841 Ala Moana Blvd.

941-4444

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STORY BY MICHELLE LEE PHOTOS BY LAWRENCE TABUDLO

Orange Crush Roll ($15), Grand Sumo ($15) and Mr. Miyagi ($15)

W

hen Rakuen Lounge first opened in Honolulu’s famed Chinatown district almost two years ago, it was the only sushi restaurant in the area. Since then, although similar establishments have come and gone, Rakuen Lounge still remains at the top of its game.

While a good majority of the dishes follows a contemporary style, the menu also offers a variety of traditional Japanese nigiri and sashimi.

“We offer the staple Japanese dishes, but also recognize that newer generations appreciate more contemporary sushi combinations,” says Anthony Carll, owner of Rakuen Lounge. “Our rolls are creative, colorful, but most of all delicious.”

Popular rolls include Mr. Miyagi ($15), a savory combination of California roll, spicy tuna, avocado, togarashi aioli and unagi tare. Hamachi Jalapeno ($15) consists of a crab base with hamachi, jalapeno, yuzu pepper and ponzu sauce. For something vegetarian, Bonsai Tree ($10) includes avocado, shiso, daikon tsuma and ’Nalo greens with an ume shiso vinaigrette.

“Our customers appreciate that the food is consistently fresh and generous in portion,” says Carll. “Everything comes straight from the fish auction and is never frozen.”

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plains. “We work very hard to never compromise on quality, yet keep our prices reasonable.”

At Rakuen Lounge, customers get what they want and if, desired, also may request special made-to-order rolls.

“We have 10 seats at the bar, and if you tell our chefs what you like to eat, they can create something for you on the spot,” says Carll.

In addition to the extensive menu, Rakuen Lounge features a number of daily and weekly specials. On the sec-

Head Chef Ernie Gray with Mr. Miyagi and Orange Crush Roll

Rakuen Lounge’s executive chef Ernie Gray, formerly at New York City’s Nobu and downtown’s Uncle’s Fish Market & Grill, brings his experience and artistic ability to the sushi scene.

“Ernie is an artist at heart, and combined with his culinary skill, puts out some amazing dishes,” says Carll.

In harmony with the restaurant’s dedication to high-quality ingredients, Rakuen Lounge only uses Hawaiigrown ingredients.

“We are proud to say we only use Waimanalo baby greens and try to use organic as much as we can,” Carll ex-

Tako Mochi with Spicy Tartar ($12)

ond Tuesday of each month, the lounge features Taco Tuesday, when diners can order any ingredient in a won ton taco shell. Several days of the week, the restaurant hosts DJs, as well as live entertainment, including famed blues musician Rico Waltz Thursday nights.

Not to be forgotten is the lounge’s much-celebrated happy hour, which is available from 3:30 to 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. to midnight. Diners may choose from a number of rolls and shareable appetizers along with almost 20 different bottles of sake and beers on tap.

While customers are usually first drawn to Rakuen Lounge for its bold, flavorful dishes and entertaining dining atmosphere, they return because of the restaurant’s welcoming attitude and customer service.

“In a sense, Rakuen is kind of like Cheers because we know everyone’s names and what they like to drink and eat,” says Carll. “At the end of the day, this place is for people to relax, have a good time and enjoy delicious food.”

RAKUEN LOUNGE WHERE 1153 Bethel St., Honolulu CALL 524-0920 HOURS Monday–Saturday, 3 p.m. to 2 a.m.