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Executive Chef So Shu Chen and manager Johnson Ma present a beautiful array of scrumptious dishes from the kamaaina menu.

Already recognized for its authentic Hong Kong-style cuisine, Seafood Village in Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort & Spa boasts a spectacular menu that caters to kamaaina.

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Reel in Grilled Teriyaki Ahi Steak at Ocean House | 10 Kit n Kitchen’s flaming-hot desserts | 17

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ono,youknow Kissaten Coffee Bar

Romano’s Macaroni Grill

Restaurant Epic

By Alana Folen | Photos by Leah Friel

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aised in a family with food-forward parents such as mine, who served dinners comprised of Caprese salad, ravioli, gnocchi, rack of lamb with rosemary and watercress soup, dishes such as macaroni and cheese seemed surprisingly exotic. I probably can count on one hand how many times my mom served this old-fashioned American classic. To be

honest, as a kid, macaroni and cheese made its rare appearance out of a box when, for some reason, my mom was on a business trip, and my dad and I were left to fend for ourselves (my dad possesses very few cooking skills, but I love him regardless).

Yet, over the years, I’ve grown accustomed to this “comfort food,” especially during college.

When dorming, Easy Mac kind

of became a staple. However, other than Easy Mac and macaroni and cheese out of a box, my palate knew no trace of authentic macaroni and cheese — that is, until recently.

This week, forget the mac and cheese that includes powdered cheese and margarine.

Instead, bring on dishes affluent with several beautiful cheeses, 100 percent real butter and even truffle oil and braised short ribs! Here at the following Ono, You Know locations, we have the Chanel and Prada of macaroni and cheese.

My taste buds are in heaven … and I can get used to this! It’s a full-fledged “mac attack”!

Kissaten Coffee Bar The name says it all, for those addicted to coffee, Kissaten Coffee Bar, a contemporary 24-hour establishment located on Piikoi Street, can offer you your caffeine fix. It also presents its patrons with a chill spot — an escape from the hectic, on-the-go lifestyle.

Vibrant orange hues plaster the walls and countertops, yet it’s the gorgeous array of fusion cuisine which permeates the menu that awakens my senses and excites my palate.

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food with a gourmet twist, encompassing Japanese, Italian and French culinary influences. Open for breakfast (6-11 a.m.), lunch (11a.m.-10 p.m.), dinner (11 a.m.10 p.m. and late-night dining (9 p.m.-6 a.m.), Kissaten is an early bird’s and night owl’s dream come true.

My top-pick at Kissaten is easy! I’m all about Truffle Mac n Cheese ($10.75). Me, oh my!

Who wouldn’t go absolutely crazy for this classically macaroni and feistily cheesy dish?

Imagine a bowl full of al dente penne pasta covered in a homemade cheese sauce, which perfectly highlights the hearty taste of aged white Cheddar cheese. Pieces of tender chicken breast also complement the dish, which is topped with bread crumbs, bacon lardons and Parmesan cheese. A crispy exterior and gooey interior is the ultimate pairing! The subtle hint of smokiness is an added bonus.

Delish!

A Kissaten original, this triedand-true comfort food is available for lunch and dinner. Taba says the macaroni and cheese – See page 18

Above: The editor is head over heels for Kissaten’s Truffle Mac n Cheese.

Left: Kissaten’s Truffle Mac n Cheese ($10.75)

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Shedding Light on Pinot Noir Monday, 20 May 2013

Amuse Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Applewood Bouche Bacon, Gruyere Cheese with Pinot Reduction Soter Vineyards, Rose of Pinot Noir, North Valley, Oregon 2011

Act One NEW ZEALAND KING SALMON Watermelon Radish, Baby Arugula, Celery, Lemon Vinaigrette Maison Roche de Bellene, Bourgogne Rouge "Old Vines" 2010

Act Two SMOKED PORK AND GOAT CHEESE CRUSTED KUROBUTA PORK LOIN Okinawan Sweet Potato, Dijon Cream Sauce Siduri Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Or. 2011 Siduri Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, Calif. 2011

Act Three BEEF DUO Prime Beef & Braised Short Rib with Horseradish Potato Puree, Black Truffled Kahuku Corn ZD Wines Pinot Noir, Carneros, Napa Valley, California 2011

Finalé VIETNAMESE COFFEE ICE CREAM MILKSHAKE Mini Maple-Cardamom Spiced Doughnuts, Caramel Creme Sauce

Tableside wine presentations by our Wine Specialist, Ian Serle

Stage Ovation Wine Dinner Shedding Light on Pinot Noir Monday, 20 May 2013 Featuring Executive Chef Ron de Guzman and presentstions by Wine Specialist Ian Serle

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HEN NOTEWORTHY GUESTS, SUCH AS PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA AND FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA, AS WELL AS THE LATE KING OF POP, MICHAEL JACKSON, HAVE DINED AT SEAFOOD VILLAGE CHINESE CUISINE — AND ARE FANS OF THIS LEGENDARY RESTAURANT — YOU KNOW IT HAS TO BE GOOD. PHOTOS NEAR THE ENTRANCE OF THE RESTAURANT COMMEMORATE THESE SPECIAL MOMENTS. Located on the lower level of Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort & Spa, Seafood Village is in a league of its own when it comes to Chinese fare, and has been enticing diners with its traditional Hong Kongstyle cuisine for the past 20 years.

“We have a very broad customer base,” says manager Johnson Ma. “Our patrons come from as far as Australia, China, Japan, etc., and then we also have locals who don’t mind coming to Waikiki.”

And for Hawaii residents, the restaurant’s kamaaina dinner — a local party prix-fixe menu — is good reason to pay a visit to the nostalgic landmark of diversity that is Waikiki.

Priced at $24.95 per person (party of four or more required), this eight-course feast begins with a refreshing Duck Salad with Oriental Dressing, featuring a bed of salad adorned with meaty morsels of duck, won ton strips and bits of sweet tomato splashed with a

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sweet and savory Oriental dressing.

The dining experience then builds up with a decadent appetizer comprised of Shrimp and Scallop Wrapped in Bacon, followed by Live Dungeness Crab — Country Style, that’s doused in a sauce infused with pork, black bean

sauce, green peppers, round onion and egg.

“One of the top local sellers is Honey Glazed Walnut Shrimp, along with Roasted Peking Duck served with pancakes or buns,” Ma continues, raving about these deserving entrees that steal the show.

“Chef So has really per-

fected these dishes.”

Originally from Hong Kong, Seafood Village’s executive chef So Shu Chen relocated to the Islands in 1990, and has headed the kitchen at the restaurant for the last four years.

“I was trained in Hong Kong in 1978 and learned everything from a famous chef there, who was ranked among the top 10 chefs in Hong Kong at the time,” Chen explains. “He was my mentor.”

To add to this elaborate meal that’s available upon request for dinner and all day today (Mother’s Day) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 5 to 10 p.m., Chef So also cooks up an assortment of sauteed seasonal vegetables and Chef So’s mouthwatering House Fried Rice, a signature family favorite mixed with pieces of pork, shrimp, egg, green onions and a slew of special

seasonings, which remain under wraps.

Finally, take your time, cleanse your palate and tempt your sweet tooth with melt-in-your-mouth mango pudding that results in the sweetest of endings.

So, just how did these upscale “comfort food” creations make their way onto this A-list menu when there’s an abundance of appetizers, salads, soups, seafood, stir-fry selections and sizzling platters to select from? Two words: universal appeal. These favorites have been an integral part of the local Chinese dining experience for generations.

In order to reserve your spot at the table, be sure to secure your reservation in advance. Seafood Village — an award-winning restaurant — offers a total of three banquet rooms, each capable of seating up to 75 people, and

SEAFOOD VILLAGE HYATT REGENCY WAIKIKI RESORT AND SPA 2424 KALAKAUA AVE. #103, HONOLULU 971-1818 OPEN DAILY, 11 A.M. –2 P.M. (LUNCH) 5–10 P.M. (DINNER) $3 VALIDATED SELFPARKING AND $4 VALET PARKING AT THE HYATT.

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caters to every occasion. Currently, the restaurant is preparing to host an abundance of graduation parties.

“About four years ago, we received recognition for dining excellence in Chinese cuisine by Chinese Restaurant News. We ranked top six out of 100 restaurants.

We’re very proud,” Ma says.

In fact, until this day, Chef So proudly wears his medallions acknowledging this honor.

“Everyone should give us a try,” Ma says.

After all, Chinese food does bring people together and lends itself to a party-like atmosphere with its family-style dining concept.

1. LIVE DUNGENESS CRAB 2. ROASTED PEKING DUCK WITH PANCAKE OR BUN 3. HONEY GLAZED WALNUT SHRIMP 4. SHRIMP AND SCALLOP WRAPPED IN BACON 5. DUCK SALAD WITH ORIENTAL DRESSING

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Happy hour Chinese flair at Jade Dynasty

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t’s not often people combine the ideas of Chinese food and happy hour, which is a shame.

The very nature of many Chinese specialities make the cuisine a natural match for beer, wine and cocktails. If there is a traditional downside to the idea, it’s that many Chinese restaurants lack the full bars necessary to create such an option, at least that used to be the case.

Jade Dynasty in Ala Moana Center is trying to change that notion with the creation of new signature drinks created by the staff at Southern Wine & Spirits. The cocktails match a menu that features items both new and familiar at reduced happy hour prices.

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CALL 947-8818 HOURS 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily; Happy Hour is from 2 to 5 p.m.

Monday-Thursday 2 1 Beef Tendon ($4.95) 2 Snow Mountain Char Siu Buns ($2.75) 3 Lobster Crackers ($2.75) 4 Steamed Pork Dumplings ($2.75) 5 Lotus Blossom ($5)

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The drinks — Jade Martini, Lotus Blossom, Golden Dragon Martini and Lucky Mango Mojito — are all priced at $5, and were created to add some Chinese culture to standard cocktails. The restaurant also has recently brought in plum wine and sake to round out its collection of beer and wine. Also, ask about the pupu and drink combo specials.

Which appetizer to savor with what drink is a matter of personal

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choice, though it would be difficult to find a better match with a cold after-work beer than Beef Tendon ($4.95). This new menu item features cuts of beef tendon that is braised for three hours, mixed in a sauce of vinegar, sesame oil, chili sauce and shoyu, and chilled before serving. The result is a spicy, chewy, mild beefflavored appetizer that is tasty, but not too filling, leaving room for more beer.

Another good, and new, cocktail match is Lobster Crackers ($2.75). If you are thinking of pink, green and yellow shrimp chips — don’t. These actually have texture and flavor. The large, crunchy crackers are made with tapioca starch and mixed with eggs and lobster flavoring to produce a clean and simple flavor that won’t overpower any choice of beverage.

If you’re not in the mood for the new menu items, the old standards still get the job done. Steamed Pork Dumplings ($2.75) are still moist and tasty, Salt and Pepper Fried Tofu ($2.75) is light and mild making it a good match for any of the new cocktails.

If there is one favorite among the reduced priced appetizers it is Snow Mountain Char Siu Buns ($2.75). Sweet and savory, the mini baked manapua is soft and flaky with a tender dome supported by a firm crispy base.

They come three to an order and if that’s not enough, you know what to do.

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ong Kong is one of my favorite places on earth, and one of my favorite things about it is Hong Kong-style milk tea.

Consisting of black tea and evaporated milk or condensed milk, it’s a drink that just brings instant joy to me.

Recently, a co-worker told me she tasted the best milk tea bubble tea at HI Sandwich & Drink in Aiea, so, of course, I had to try it, and I’m happy I HI SANDWICH did. & DRINK But the Vietnamese fast-food restaurant has a lot more to offer than WHERE just milk tea. There’s a long menu of Waimalu Shopping Center smoothies in 27 different flavors served 98-042 Kamehameha Hwy. with black pearl, color or grass jelly; 10 different types of Bubble Tea; various CALL 487-7372 desserts; and other drinks. There also are sandwiches served with French HOURS bread or croissant, and vegetarian op10 a.m.-9 p.m. daily tions.

Among the popular items are Papaya Smoothie with Black Pearl ($4.95, 24 ounces) made with fresh papaya, vanilla ice cream, cream, sugar and blended with ice; Shredded Pork on French Bread Sandwich ($6) with carrots, white onion, parsley and cucumber; and HI Special dessert ($4.50, 16 ounces) featuring color tapioca, color jelly, jackfruit, coconut jelly, longan, red bean, mung bean, coconut milk, sugar and half & half.

Shredded Pork on French Bread Sandwich ($6) Each menu item is

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Garlic Chicken made-to-order, so customers can always ask for more of one ingredient, less of another or substitutions. Owner and chef Kim Nguyen along with her husband Nhut Thai opened the restaurant last December, in addition to neighboring Pho Five-O, which they opened in 2008.

“I always liked to cook at home for my family,” says Nguyen on her reason for opening a restaurant. “And I like to make things that are healthy. Even my smoothies, I like to make fresh.”

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uccess in the restaurant business these days takes creative restaurateurs who truly understand their customers and are savvy about location without compromising their chefs’ culinary expertise and experience.

At Sakura Restaurant, coowners Jun and his brother, chef Ryo Tsuchiya, who hail from Japan, knew instinctively that in order to please the palates of Hawaii’s diverse population and find their own niche, it made sense to offer something unique.

The eatery not only presents exceptional authentic Japanese dishes, such as its mouthwatering Miso Tofu ($8), but adds a Western touch to its menu as well. Call it cultural crossover cuisine.

And they’re happy to cater to individual tastes. For vegetarian customers, Chef Ryo shows off

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his innovative culinary style to revise Sakura’s Seafood Sake Pasta. Yep, the chef does pasta, but not your ordinary tomato sauce topped with meat and cheese variety. In this vegetable-rich revision, the chef forgoes the seafood and sake, and expertly replaces those flavors with delicious results.

Vegetable Pasta ($14.50) features spaghetti tossed with sliced mushrooms, onions, as-

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paragus, broccoli, cauliflower and cherry tomatoes tossed

with garlic oil and topped with shredded chiso, with yuzu kosho (a citrus-laced Japanese hot sauce) on the side for a spicy, savory kick.

Pasta with Japanese flavors and flair?

Bring it on.

Contact Terri Hefner at diningout@staradvertiser.com

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ynonymous with summer and blushing with deep red, now is the time for strawberries.

And Sean Santiago, general manager at Gyu-Kaku in Windward Mall, is excited to share them with you in the seasonal Homemade Strawberry Cream Pie ($6.50). “I’ve been waiting all year to bring it back,� says Santiago.

The non-baked pie has a hand-pressed graham cracker crust filled with

marinated yakiniku-style meats and vegetables, finishing with the Strawberry Cream Pie will take you to cloud nine. “It’s a nice, cool, clean compliment to the meal because it does use fresh fruit, and when you do taste it there’s a lot of lemon juice and lemon zest and it just comes right off the tongue,� says Santiago.

And you can take his word for it. “Between myself and the ownership group, we’ve got about 45 years of restaurant experience all

put together,� he adds. So Santiago knows how you’d like to end your meal. He and the other managers are the only staff who make the pies fresh. The recipe is a replication of (and improvement upon) a similar treat Gyu-Kaku’s owner delighted in while on vacation.

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cream cheese, crème fraise and lemon juice and zest, and a topping of fresh strawberry slices. For the finishing touch: a homemade balsamic caramel. “We just do a little bit of a drizzle to balance out the tartness of the lemon and the strawberries,â€? explains Santiago. “I wish we could put it on everything.â€?

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Leave room and experience the ying-yang balance achieved in this slice. It’s as nice as pie. The slight crunch of the crust holds up against the fluffy creaminess of the filling. Tangy lemon and crème fraise entice when paired with sweet cream cheese and strawberries. The balsamic vinegar, mellowed with caramel, adds complexity and spice to the whole. “You’d have a hard time sharing it, because you’d probably want to eat most of it,â€? says Santiago. In fact, the pie is so well received, Gyu-Kaku customers have asked to purchase entire pans to take to parties.

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Step Up to the Plate

Ocean House

with Alana Folen

A C L O S E R L O O K AT T H I S W E E K ' S H O U S E S P E C I A L : G R I L L E D T E R I YA K I A H I S T E A K ( $ 3 2 . 5 0 )

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f home is where the heart is, then, of course, there’s a special place in the hearts of many for Ocean House in Outrigger Reef on the Beach hotel in Waikiki, a homey oasis, where guests — visitors and locals alike — are encouraged to sit back, relax, relish in marvelous cuisine and enjoy picture-perfect oceanfront views.

According to executive chef Aurelio Garcia, Ocean House’s Grilled Teriyaki Ahi Steak is the pinnacle of famous island fare, and is as healthy as it is delicious.

Fresh, local watercress doused in a tamari sesame vinaigrette pairs nicely with the fish and tofu cakes.

“Tamari is gluten-free, and it really attracts our guests who don’t or can’t eat gluten,” Garcia says.

Eight ounces of tender Yellow Fin Tuna is grilled and glazed with a special homemade teriyaki sauce infused with Aloha Shoyu, ginger, garlic, sake, green onion, a squeeze of lemon and a dash of sugar. Sesame seeds are sprinkled atop the fish for some added texture.

“Here you have one of our healthier menu selections, and we’ve noticed that many patrons are leaning more toward healthy options, which feature fresh, local ingredients.

We’re happy to give them that choice,” Garcia says.

Instead of your usual starch options, fill up on additional protein with crisp tofu cakes fried in panko. Delicious!

OCEAN HOUSE Peeled and seeded Hamakua vineripened tomatoes make for a refreshing tomato concasse, which tops the ahi as well. According to general manager David Nagaishi, tomato concasse complements the dish with its vibrant color and texture.

Photos by Leah Friel

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Breakfast 7–11 a.m. daily Dinner 5–10 p.m. daily Outrigger Reef Hotel 2169 Kalia Road, Honolulu 923-2277 oceanhousewaikiki.com

Mother’s Day

KITCHEN INSIDER ver wonder what goes on behind the scenes at your favorite restaurant? Well, much credit goes to the many chefs, owners and managers who work diligently day in and day out to make sure Hawaii’s diners have a top-

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This week, Dining Out gets the inside scoops from Good to Grill kitchen manager Keola Kanamu, who gives us a little taste of Good to Grill and shares just what fuels his culinary drive.

Treat Your Mom to a Special All-you-can-eat Lobster Buffet

For Brunch or Dinner $69 per person

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

My wife, family and friends serve as my inspiration. I’m also inspired by Steve Khole of Alpengowstube, one of North America’s top four-diamond restaurants.

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

My wife is the only

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celebrity in my life. I enjoy cooking for her and our soon-to-be daughter.

What is your favorite dish on the menu? Why? My favorite dish on our menu is Braised Short Rib Loco Moco, because it’s a great combination of our loco moco with a twist of our famous braised short ribs.

NAME Keola Kanamu TITLE Kitchen Manager at Good to Grill

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1009 Kapiolani Blvd.

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Is there a dish that you create that’s not on your menu, but available upon request?

Again, Braised Short Rib Loco Moco.

Braised Boneless Shortribs ($9.99 lunch, $10.99 dinner)

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ith fresh, locally grown products headlining an eclectic mix of cuisine, Kai Market serves up a vast array of ethnic dishes mirroring those served regularly throughout Hawaii’s rich plantation culture.

Located on the ground level of Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Kai Market offers up pristine views of Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head and the resort’s new “infinity edge” pool. Patrons settle in amid shaded comfort while sea breezes and the soothing rhythms of waves crashing below waft through the relaxed, inviting atmosphere.

Executive chef Darren Demaya incorporates products from local farmers and vendors while putting a modern-day twist on homestyle favorites and Hawaiian delicacies that have become must-have mainstays for discerning diners.

“The plantation days made up the melting pot for food with cultures

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such as Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Hawaiian, Portuguese and Vietnamese,” explains Demaya. “Kai Market reflects on all these cultures giving our guests a true taste of the plantation culture.”

Kai Market’s welcoming atmosphere and extensive selection of fresh, local fare provide a great value for families, whether simply enjoying an evening together or celebrating a

special event, such as graduation or birthdays.

Kamaaina diners enjoy 25 percent off the bountiful buffet seven days a week.

The restaurant also provides validated parking in the resort’s convenient onsite garage — yet another reason to bring the family and “holo holo” in Waikiki.

Those looking for the perfect Mother’s Day destination are in luck, as Kai Market honors moms to-

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day with special breakfast, brunch and dinner menus featuring irresistible spreads bursting with farm-fresh flavors. For today’s special celebration, families are encouraged to stop in for breakfast (6 to 9:30 a.m., $28.95 for adults and $15.50 for kids ages 612), lunch (10 a.m. to 2 p.m., $59 for adults and $28 for kids) and dinner (4:30 to 10 p.m., $69 for adults and $34.50 for kids). The special menu features Alaea Salt Crusted Slow Roasted Prime Rib with Au Jus and Horseradish Sour Cream (brunch and dinner), Crispy Pan Roasted Sea Bass with Red Curry Thai Sauce (brunch), Steamed Alaskan Snow Crab Legs (dinner), Korean Kim Chee and Portuguese Sausage “Local” Style Fried Rice (brunch) and Steamed “Asari Saka” Sake Manila Clams (dinner).

“We’re giving moms a treat,” says Demaya of today’s special culinary extravaganza. “We also will

have a chocolate fountain with all the toppings, including Kula strawberries, rice crispies, blonde brownies, marshmallows and graham crackers.”

Kai Market serves its buffet daily, and offers Island Breakfast ($28.95) and Continental Breakfast ($21.95) from 6 to 11 a.m. and Dinner ($55, $58 on Fridays and Saturdays for Seafood Nights) from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Children ages 6-12 enjoy discounted rates ($14.50 during breakfast and $24.50 during dinner) and those under age 5 eat free with a paying adult. In addition to the generous kamaaina discount available daily, seniors enjoy discounted dinner rates: $35 and $39 on Fridays and Saturdays.

While some offerings rotate depending on the availability of fresh, seasonal products, diners are treated to a vast assortment of local cuisine that Demaya has crafted with influences from previous

kitchens he’s honed his skills in, such as Café Pesto on the Big Island and Alan Wong’s King Street locale.

Buffet goers may choose to start with fresh salad selections such as a Kula Valley Mixed Vegetable Medley alongside Kim Chee Marinated Tako Poke, Hawaiian Style Ahi Poke as well as Dragon and California Rolls.

In addition to the succulent Prime Rib carved to order, Kai Market also features Hong Kong Style Steamed Island Market Fish, Wok Tossed Garlic and Black Bean Manila Clams, Chinatown Roast Duck, Iron-Skillet Steamed Mussels in Coconut Thai Green Curry, Chinese Salt and Pepper Kahuku Head On Shrimp prepared “Shrimp Truck” style, and Shoyu Marinated Whole Chicken with Owen Kaneshiro Won Bok Cabbage.

Diners also rave about the decadent Portuguese Sweet Bread Pudding with Hawaiian Vanilla Anglaise Sauce. Dessert offerings also include cakes, pud-

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dings, custards, mochi varieties and countless other sweet treats.

“Here at Kai Market, we strive to support our local farmers, and provide locals and hotel guests with the freshest produce possible along with a local flair,” Demaya says. “You can get all types of ethnic-influenced dishes all in one seating along with a casual beachfront view. Last but not least, we validate parking up to four hours at all of our dining establishments.”

1 Shoyu Marinated Whole Chicken with Owen Kaneshiro Won Bok Cabbage 2 Hong Kong Style Steamed Island Market Fish 3 Portuguese Sweet Bread Pudding with Hawaiian Vanilla Anglaise Sauce 4 Kula Farm Baby Romaine Caesar Salad with Herb Garlic Croutons, North Shore Fresh Shrimp with Zesty Cocktail Sauce 5 Alaea Salt Crusted Slow Roasted Prime Rib 6 Kai Market cuisine offers an authentic taste of plantation culture.

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erving up a variety of Asian foods — primarily drawing on Chinese and Japanese influences — with a little local inspiration, Asian Mix has more than 70 dishes to choose from.

We cover a lot of different things,” says Daniel Leung, who co-owns the restaurant with the head chef. “People come in and they may eat Chinese food, or a Japanese bento, or ramen, or maybe a local favorite lunch plate — you can get all of that here.”

Asian Mix celebrated its one-year anniversary last week. Leung explains that the restaurant has spent the last year on a constant quest to stock the menu with quality items that are popular with customers.

We continually work on changing the menu, and we keep adding on (more items),” he says.

One item that is surely here to stay because of its immense popularity is Salmon Bento ($6.95), which features

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salmon raised in Chile.

“We tried many different salmon in the beginning, and it turned out that this is the best one, so we will stick to it,” he says.

“The salmon is lightly salted and very soft,” he adds. “And it is the same quality every time we make it.”

Leung says the bentos are especially convenient for customers who want to grab a quick, yet quality and filling meal to go.

“They don’t have to really wait for the bento at all — they just pick up, pay and go,” he explains.

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efore opening Asian Mix last year, owner Daniel Leung ran another restaurant — a more formal sit-down establishment — for years. But he wanted to create a place for people to get both quality and convenience.

“We wanted to offer good-quality food to take home,” Leung says. “People are so busy, and here they don’t have to cook, they just stop by.”

Leung first started working in the restaurant industry as a server, as a way to put himself through high school and college. While studying architecture in college, Leung’s friend asked him to help set up his restaurant and assist with some of the building plans. In time, Leung ended up becoming one of the shareholders of the restaurant.

“It is hard work, but I enjoy it,” he says of the restaurant business.

“You meet a lot of people every day.”

Leung also enjoys the Owner Daniel Leung with Salmon Bento process of continually serving his customers — and designing his menu around what will please their palates. In the past year, Asian Mix already has revamped the menu a few times.

“We keep trying to make things better and better,” Leung says.

“You try to serve food to customers that you feel good about — and sell something you think everybody likes.”

Many of Asian Mix’s meals provide quick dining options without comprising quality. Chicken Katsu ($7.95; mini size for $5.95), which is served with rice and macaroni salad, is a perfect example of that.

“That is one of the best-selling items here,” Leung says. “It is a generous portion.”

With the summer months on the way, parties and potlucks are fast approaching, too.

Asian Mix offers a variety of party trays, including Lo Mein ($18 per tray), which features Japanese yakisoba.

Customers can order the tray vegetarian style, which features cabbage and green onion, with the option of adding additional vegetables by request. Or, customers can choose to add meat from a selection of chicken, barbecue pork or beef.

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For another convenient party option, BBQ Pork ($9.50 per pound) provides a ready-to-go dish that makes a good addition to any meal. The honey-roasted pork is served a la carte, and customers also can choose to add a side of rice for $1.

For a sweet ending to your meal, Asian Mix offers various puddings for dessert.

“Mango Pudding is really popular,” Leung says. “We have been serving a lot every day.”

Also available are Almond Pudding and Coffee Pudding — all cost $2 each and are flavored with cream.

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ou may think of Kissaten Coffee Bar with fond memories of finals week and pulling all-nighters at the 24hour restaurant. But what you may not have expected is the full-fledged menu with dishes that will make you realize the eatery is far more than a source of caffeine.

“We’re not just a coffee shop,” says senior partner Neysa Taba.

Dine in today during its lunch and dinner hours (11 a.m.-10 p.m. daily) and continue the Cinco de Mayo celebration with Smoked Pork Taco ($9.50) three themed special dishes priced at a very appetizing $9.50 each.

Spinach Quesadilla features roasted chicken breast with mozzarella cheese, pickled onions and cilantro in a spinach tortilla. It is served with house made guacamole, pico de gallo and a side salad. and barbecue sauce.

The two other items on its speShrimp Taco is refreshing and cial menus are tacos: Smoked light with cilantro garlic shrimp, Pork Taco and Shrimp Taco. Both corn, guacamole, sour cream and are served atop a white corn torcabbage, and pico de gallo. tilla, along with a side salad.

It isn’t just entrees Kissaten is Smoked Pork Taco has familiar offering. The diner-style counter flavors of kalua pig along with near the back of the restaurant is house-made guacamole, pico de an ice cream parlor. gallo, sour cream, corn, cilantro

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“We have started serving snow ice just in time for summer,” says Taba.

She also recommends Brownie Sundae, a crowd favorite.

With dessert on the menu, you really will be able to enjoy a full foodie’s delight.

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ith great-tasting food and stellar customer service served up at every visit, customers at Pho Mai Han are continually bowled over by the enjoyable experience coupled with flavorful pho and Vietnamese-inspired fare.

Pho Mai Han opened its doors last June in Waipahu’s Westgate Center, and in the months since, diners have enjoyed innovative offerings that fuse cooking techniques and flavor profiles from around the Pacific Rim. Owner and Chef Mai Han blends traditional Vietnamese cuisine with popular local and Asian flavors such as those found in Japanese and Filipino cooking.

“I really like to cook and share my food with other people as well,” Han says. “I always want to find out what 4 people like best.

When customers tell me what they want to see on the menu, I’ll consider adding those items.”

Han first learned to cook at age 10 alongside her mother in Vietnam. The budding entrepreneur moved to Hawaii in 1992 and kept alive the hope of opening her own restaurant while honing her craft as a cook.

Pho Mai Han is known for authentic home-style cooking. She encourages both new customers and those that may not have been to the restaurant to come and try her food, as the menu is continually freshened with new offerings.

Customers rave about Seafood Pho ($7.50 for medium, $8.50 for large and $11.50 for extra large), which includes shrimp, calamari and fish cake. Pho has become famous, especially in the Islands, due to its flavorful broth coupled with a wide array of ingredients such as beef brisket, meat balls, chicken and tofu. Each bowl of piping

PHO MAI HAN WHERE Westgate Center, 94-366 Pupupani St. Ste. 102, Waipahu CALL 676-1910 HOURS Open daily, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

1 Seafood Pho ($7.50 medium, $8.50 large, $11.50 extra-large) 2 Vermicelli with BBQ Pork and Spring Roll ($8.50) 3 Lemon Grass Tofu over rice ($8.50) 4 Mai Han with Pho Mai Han favorites

hot soup also includes a hearty portion of rice noodles along with basil leaves, bean sprouts and green peppers, which diners may add at their discretion.

Prior to reaching for one’s favorite pho dish, Pho Mai Han offers a host of tasty appetizers from which to choose such as Deep Fried Calamari ($7.50) and BBQ Rolls with Pork or Chicken ($6 for two rolls). In addition to Vietnamese sandwich selections, the restaurant also serves up localstyle plates including Special Combination Plate ($10) with BBQ Pork Chops, Short Ribs and Spring Rolls and stir-fried selections such as Lemon Grass Tofu ($8.50) over rice.

The clean and inviting sit-down eatery offers a warm, friendly atmosphere for diners. Han can always be found interacting with customers, ensuring that the experience is a memorable one.

“I’m always trying to please my customers so they’ll want to come back again and again,” Han says.

“When they come eat, we provide them with excellent service.”

For a limited time, diners can save big on their favorite menu items at Pho Mai Han. From May 15 to 21, customers may purchase $24 worth of menu items including drinks for just $12 via Hot Deals Hawaii. The special offer is valid for one year and applies to dine-in orders only.

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it n Kitchen’s menu has been well received for the numerous dishes that adorn its pages, and there also is an array of desserts to choose from.

The best part about the restaurant’s great selection of desserts is that Kit n Kitchen is open until midnight daily.

This means you can satisfy your sweet tooth late into the night.

The restaurant’s Crème Brulee ($4.95) is the perfect ending to any meal.

“It’s all homemade, and we created a lighter one that’s still tasty,” explains owner Kit Yiu. “Some crème brulee is kind of heavy.”

Yiu explains that the crème brulee is served a la carte and also is available with the fourcourse meal.

Sun Tan Banana ($4.95; add ice cream for $1.50) puts a new spin on bananas foster and features crispy banana with whipped cream.

“We had this for more than 12 years,” Yiu says. “Everybody loves it. It’s crispy on the outside, and it’s not too heavy.”

He says it’s a popular dish because it’s refreshing, yet

crunchy, and it goes well with vanilla ice cream.

Crepes Suzette ($6.95) features flambé crepes with caramelized sugar, zests of orange and Grand Marnier.

“It’s a new hit now,” Yiu says. “Once a customer tries it they have to come back and order it. They always leave room for Crepes Suzette.

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“We light the Grand Marnier in front of customers, so it burns off the alcohol, and it gives flavor to the crepes.”

Kit n Kitchen also prepares a homemade syrup for this dish, made with orange, sugar and butter.

Other crepes on the establishment’s dessert menu include Banana Crepes ($6.95), Strawberry Crepes ($6.95), Sweet Peanut ($6.95), Crepes Tiramisu ($7.95) and Princess Chocolate ($7.95).

And if you aren’t in the mood for crepes, don’t fear!

Kit n Kitchen also has Ice Cream Sundae ($4.95), Molokai French Toast ($6.95), Belgian Waffle Sundae ($6.95), and NY Cheese Cake ($4.50), among others.

“Dessert is always a good ending to anything on our menu,” Yiu says.

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is big enough to share, and although it is a hefty portion size, experience the cheesy goodness in the first bite before opting to make it a meal for two. You may just want to blurt out “get your own,” as you devour every last bite!

Kissaten Coffee Bar 88 Piikoi St. 593-1200

Romano’s Macaroni Grill What’s one of the first things that come to mind when you think Romano’s Macaroni Grill? Well, if you’re anything like me, it’s pasta, pasta and more pasta, but most specifically, luxurious macaroni and cheese!

You’ll find this all-American classic on the keiki menu (for ages 12 and under), and on the regular menu listed under Italian Tapas as an appetizer that is totally entree worthy.

Here at Macaroni Grill, kids’ Macaroni and Cheese ($7) features penne pasta mixed with the restaurant’s special cheese sauce. It’s simply satisfying. You can never get too old for macaroni and cheese.

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Restaurant Epic’s “Epic Mac N’ Cheese ($12)

cheese, children also receive a soft drink.

Don’t worry, mac and cheese lovers above the age of 12 — and there are many out there — Macaroni Grill has you covered with its Mac & Cheese Bites ($7).

These cheesy bites will come right at ya with macaroni and cheese composed of homemade Velveeta, Parmesan, mozzarella and Romano cheeses formed into balls and coated with deep-fried panko Italian bread crumbs. Six to seven pieces are included in one serving, and you’ll want to dip each one into Macaroni Grill’s famous side of truffle oil, which is a blend of melted Velveeta, Parmesan, mozzarella and Romano cheeses topped with truffle oil.

Macaroni never tasted so good!

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Restaurant Epic Epic proportions of macaroni and cheese are to be expected at Restaurant Epic! And that’s because, owner and chef Brian Chan has a devout love for this soulful dish.

“I’ve always loved macaroni and cheese,

and I’m so passionate about it,” says Chan, who hand-picked every item on the menu.

Peruse the menu and you’ll find three varieties of mac and cheese, and trust me, these are nowhere near the Kraft Macaroni and Cheese that you get out of a box. Not even close! In fact, these dishes are so decadent, they are full on “mac attacks”!

For starters, Epic’s Pocho Mac N’ Restaurant Epic’s Pocho Mac N’ Cheese Balls ($7) Cheese Balls ($7) definitely have that wow factor. Here you have balls of macaroni and cheese, along with and cheese options. Enter Short Rib ’n’ morsels of Portuguese sausage, that are Mac ($16), a dish Chan says was inspired breaded and deep-fried, sitting in a bowl by a loyal customer. of savory marinara sauce and topped with The ideal choice for the heartiest of apscallions and melted Cheddar cheese. petites, Short Rib ’n’ Mac features a base You’ll be popping them into your mouth of Cheddar, pepper jack, Parmesan and like nobody’s business — I know this from Mascarpone cheeses intertwined with personal experience. macaroni and poblano peppers. Shredded The lunch crowd will go bonkers for braised short ribs and a mound of crispy “Epic” Mac N’ Cheese ($12), a cheesy onions sit atop the mac and cheese to blend of Cheddar and pepper jack complete the meal. cheeses with rotelle pasta and sun-dried Intense and robust flavors are what it’s tomatoes, sprinkled with panko. This is a all about at Restaurant Epic! zesty tribute to the traditional version of Restaurant Epic mac and cheese.

1131 Nuuanu Ave. Finally, dinner patrons will gravitate to 587-7877 the most popular of the restaurant’s mac

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

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1 Choregi Salad ($7.80) 2 Heijouen Chige ($9.80) 3 Beef Fine Outside Skirt ($9.80), Thick Cut Beef Tongue ($10.80), Beef Fine Kalbi ($9.80) and Assorted Kimchi ($7.80) Lawrence Tabudlo photos

s any fan of yakiniku cuisine will tell you, both Japan and Korea have strong traditions in the distinct style of dining in which customers grill their own meats and vegetables at the table.

Luckily for Hawaii’s hungry consumers, Heijouen has combined the two savory traditions into one ultimate yakiniku experience.

Located on Kapahulu Avenue, the eatery is the first American venture for Heijouen, a popular chain of restaurants in Japan, which offers a unique blend of Japanese and Korean dishes.

“Yakiniku’s already a popular thing in Japan … so (the owners) wanted to find a way to make it their own,” says manager Hiroshi Shimada.

Diners may sizzle things up with a slew of grilling options, not the least of which is a sumptuous selection of meat. Beef

Fine Kalbi ($9.80) and Beef Fine Outside Skirt ($9.80), for example, present premium cuts of short rib and skirt steak, respectively. Each portion is hand-selected by head chefs Toukairin Masamoto and Junya Ya-

mamoto, who pay attention to details such as marbleization and freshness for a flavorful and juicy piece — every time.

Thick Cut Beef Tongue ($10.80) also is a must, as it’s marinated in a shio sauce with salt, pepper and sesame oil. Unlike other yakiniku establishments, Heijouen is known for its substantial slices of meat, and beef tongue is no exception.

Shimada suggests savoring the chewy, yet tender, dish with lemon dipping sauce, a perfect complement to the salt-based seasoning.

Masamoto and Yamamoto,

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who have both worked at Heijouen locations in Japan, are masters at finding subtle ingredients to pair excellently with the meat’s natural flavors. A sweeter, soy-based tare marinade or spicy miso sauce bring each fillet to life on the grill, while lemon and tare dipping sauces are mandatory for dunking before each bite.

In addition to grill-able grinds, the menu is full of a la carte items to round out your meal.

Among the most popular are Assorted Kimchi ($7.80), made with cabbage cucumber and daikon, or Choregi Salad ($7.80), topped with a slightly spicy, Korean-style dressing.

Heijouen Chige ($9.80) — a Korean stew made with tofu, kimchi, shishito (sweet pepper), shrimp, egg and more — is a traditional way to end your meal.

“With the Japanese style, how it normally works is you have your appetizers, then the tongue and other meats. Then you usually end with either a soup, or a noodle dish such as ramen,” explains Shimada. “So this is something that would come out toward the end.”

In true Heijouen form, you’ll salivate over the best of both Japanese and Korean eats.

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Pagodahawaii.com

WHERE TO DINE CAFE

Makino Chaya 98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

590 Farrington Hwy. 692-9880

Canton Seafood Restaurant

Anytime Cafe

923 Keeaumoku St. 955-3388

Market City Shopping Center 2919 Kapiolani Blvd 735-3888

Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant

Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant

Todai Waikiki 1910 Ala Moana Blvd.

947-1000

Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine

CHINESE

Kissaten

!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

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant

Yakiniku Camellia Buffet

CATERERS

Stadium Mall 4510 Salt Lake Blvd.

486-3311

A Catered Experience

$1 OFF Any Bread purchases over $4

DAILY BREAD SPECIALS

-UST PRESENT COUPON s EXP

Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant

Mother’s Day Menu Sunday, May 12, 2013 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)

“All Natural no added chemicals�

Sunday, May 12, 2013 11A.M. till Midnight

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

988-4 10 7OODLAWN $R s -ANOA -ARKETPLACE

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

Mother’s Day Special Set Menu Ala Carte menu also available

May 10 - 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

BRUNCH MENU

2 hours Free Parking in rear

bliss.

tender moments of

922- 6868

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

Eggs Benedict Royal $

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.

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

Not valid with other offers.

Please present this ad to your server.

www.atlantisseafoodsteak.com

GRADUATION CATERINGS

filet mignon,10 ounces A prime cut from the tenderloin of beef, exceptionally textured and uniquely tender.

FIVE-COURSE Basic Menu, $7.50 per person !SSORTED 3USHI s -ACARONI 0OTATO 3ALAD !SSORTED 4EMPURA &ISH 3HRIMP AND 3WEET 0OTATO s &RIED 3AIMIN s 'ARLIC #HICKEN

A ďŹ ne steak. A ďŹ ne experience.

Six and Seven Courses also available

848-5573 Sun-Thu 10:30am-10:30pm; Fri/Sat 10:30am-Midnite

5724 Kalanianaole Hwy. 377-5566

Dinners Include

11am - 4pm $29.95

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)

OKAZU & CATERING

545-3008

Hee Hing Restaurant

Available 11am - 10pm $39.95

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

1113 Smith St.

1113 Smith St. 545-3008

449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd.

677-7744

Little Village Noodle House

3553 Waialae Ave. 738-8666

NEW LOCATION

2300 N. King Street

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

(across New City Nissan)

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

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

D I N I N G O U T | M AY 1 2 - 1 8 , 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

Asahi Grill Ward 515 Ward Ave. 593-2800

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

Asian Mix

HASR Bistro

1234 South Beretania St. 521-1688

31 N. Pauahi Street 533-4277

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

2850 Paa St. 833-3728

1137 11th Ave. 735-1122

Good To Grill

JJ Bistro & French Pastry

888 Kapahulu Ave. 734-7345

3447 Waialae Ave. 739-0993

GRADUATION CELEBRATIONS 2013 Hawaii Graduation LUNCH Menu

Featuring Duck/Twin Melon Salad, Roasted Garlic Crispy Chicken, Taro Basket and more. $189 Table of Ten

2013 Graduation

Dim Sum LUNCH Menu

CELEBRATE MOM ALL DAY AND GIVE HER A DELICIOUS FREE GIFT!!!

Treat mom on Mother’s Day to a delicious breakfast, lunch, or dinner at the awardwinning Il Lupino.

Moms will receive a jar of our famous Pomodoro Sauce during dinner as our gift, while supplies last.

Make your reservations early and make her day!

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

RESTAURANT

Vermicelli Special

SUNTORY

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

Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons. Exp 5/31/13

Military w/ID receive 10% OFF

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor

facebook.com/phomylienhawaii

Featuring Chinese Chicken Salad, Four Dim Sum Assortment, Pork Chop, Shrimp & Vegetables and more. $179 Table of Ten

WESTRIDGE SHOPPING CENTER • 488-4900

2013 Baccalaureate Graduate’s

Mon-Sat 10am-10pm • Sun 10am-8pm

Celebration Menu

Featuring Peking Duck w/Steamed Buns, Imperial Scallop Soup, Curry Seafood w/ Golden Haupia and more. $279 Table of Ten

Sunday, May 12th

Celebration Menu

Featuring Stuffed Crab Claws, Peking Duck, Maine Lobster Ginger Scallions on Lo Mein Ginger, Crusted Fish Fillet w/Miso Vinaigrette and more. $399 Table of Ten

BRUNCH

CELEBRATE MOTHER’S DAY Sunday, May 12th

Dim Sum BRUNCH Buffet 9:30 am to 2 pm Prime Rib, Seafood Chinese DINNER Buffet 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm

DINNER

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

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

Call for Information and Reservations!

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

922-5511

Mother’s Day Buffet

2013 Ph.d Graduate’s

735-5544

restaurantsuntory.com

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

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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www.themandalayhawaii.com 1 ĂĽ!LAKEAĂĽ3T ĂĽsĂĽ 525-8585 FREE PARKING - Mon-Fri after 5pm & All Day Sat & Sun Excluding all coupons & other discounts. Dine in only.

DELECTABLE DESSERTS Brasserie

Elegant, Informal Dining Dine-In, Take-Out or Special Order Delicious Desserts

545-1115 1115 Bethel Street www.brasserieduvin.com 2 2 | D I N I N G O U T | M AY 1 2 - 1 8 , 2 0 1 3

May Specials RED VELVET CAKe

Red Velvet GOURMET CUPCAKE Prices may vary at locations.

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

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1860 Ala Moana Blvd.

955-1764

Kenny’s Hawaiian BBQ Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 2nd oor 922-3333

New Eagle Cafe

Call the one nearest you

Shore Bird Restaurant

Kit N Kitchen 1525 Rycroft St. 948-8356

MAC 24/7 Hilton Waikiki Beach on Kuhio 2500 Kuhio Avenue 922-0811

10 OFF Entire Menu %

Fri/Sat 5pm-10pm

Outrigger Reef on the Beach 922-2887

Pagoda

1010 University Avenue 942-7622

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

Them Dining

50% OFF Birthday Meal

Must be on exact birthday, ID required

Senior/Military Discounts Available Mon.-Thurs.

Cannot be combined with other offers. Exp. 5/16/13

BYOB

Stadium Mall 4510 Salt Lake Blvd. 486-3311

HONOLULU 801 Dillingham Blvd.

951-6297

TEL: 888-5563

~ SPECIAL ~

Beef $ Curry

BIRTHDAY SPECIAL hot entree bar.

WAIPAHU 94-300 Farrington Hwy

2375 Ala Wai Blvd. (Waikiki Sand Villa) Validated Parking

Tasty Japanese and American Cuisine

All-You-Can-Eat

Max’s Of Manila

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1131 Nuuanu Ave. 587-7877

with coupon, valid Mon-Thurs

FILIPINO

Tony Roma’s

Restaurant Epic

2495 Buffet includes

$

Zippy’s

1130 N. Nimitz Hwy. 545-2233

9.50

per serving with salad Reg . $15.50

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MAY MENU PER PERSON

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candied apple ice cream top

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vanilla caramel

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NEIGHBOR ISLANDS:

Ala Moana Re-Opening this Summer Kona ¡ (808) 327-6776 Kukui Grove ¡ (808) 632-2450 Aina Haina ¡ 373-4033 Lahaina ¡ (808) 661-0333 Ewa Town Center ¡ 683-1003 Kaneohe ¡ 247-9595 Maui Mall ¡ (808) 873-7776 Kapahulu ¡ 735-7700 Proud recipient of: Kapolei ¡ 674-4227 Waiau ¡ 485-0227 Waikele ¡ 678-3180 Ward Center ¡ 591-5600 SERVING LUNCH & DINNER š TAKE-OUT AVAILABLE

Dolce

Dessert Italian Sorbeto di giorno

Bevanda

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Queens’ MarketPlace 7AIKOLOA "EACH 2ESORT s 808.443.5515

www.macaronigrill.com

Reservations Recommended

Bring this ad in for a Complimentary Dessert*

2440 Kuhio Ave.

*With the purchase of two entrees.

922 5555

Maximum 2 coupons per table. $8.00 Value. Expires 5/31/2013.

www.hyshawaii.com

StarAdv

Korean Hibiscus BBQ ay Thanks

Mom

her’s D Happy Mot

Bulgogi Pokum – Marinated beef

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

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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.

Kaimuki Shopping Center 734-8232 (Lower Level) Formerly in Aina Haina Shopping Center

D I N I N G O U T | M AY 1 2 - 1 8 , 2 0 1 3 | 2 3

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

Hy’s Steak House

Wolfgang’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

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

Il Lupino Royal Hawaiian Center 922-3400

FRENCH Brasserie Du Vin

Inferno’s Wood Fire Pizza

1115 Bethel St. 545-1115

Ruth’s Chris Steak House Restaurant Row 599-3860 Waikiki Beach Walk 440-7910

ITALIAN

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

375-1200

INDIAN

Stage Restaurant 1250 Kapiolani Blvd.

237-5429

Monsoon India

Magoo’s Pizza

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

1006 Kapahulu Ave 739-5000

LIMITED TIME ONLY!

HALF

WHOLE WITH SEASONING HERBS

Reg. $12.99

Reg. $15.99

With purchase of an entrĂŠe. Not to be combined with any other offer or special.

Canton Seafood Restaurant Best Cantonese Cuisine

OPEN DAILY: 10am — midnight 923 KEEAUMOKU ST.

11am-4pm s Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza s Small Salad s (2) Soft Drinks

OPEN 10am-9pm

RSVP TODAY!

955-3388

SPECIAL

FATHER’S DAY 4-COURSE MEAL

LIMITED SEATING

Reg. $19 *Offer not valid with other offers/ discounts. Expires 5/16/13

Ward Center

(next to Ryan’s Grill)

from $29.95 per person

375-1200

Open Daily 11am - 9pm

www.infernospizzahawaii.com

739-0993

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(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.

The Best Sushi & Sake in Chinatown

2 4 | D I N I N G O U T | M AY 1 2 - 1 8 , 2 0 1 3

Available Order in Advance

BYOB

All Food Menu Items

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Whole Cakes

Rakuen Lounge 1153 Bethel Street Honolulu’s Chinatown Art District Monday-Saturday 3pm-2am Happy Hour 3:30-7pm

rakuenlounge.com 524-0920

kissatencafe.com

24-HOUR CAFE

JAPANESE NOODLE SHOP

"2%!+&!34s,5.#(s$)..%2 88 Piikoi St., Honolulu 96814 593-1200

,5.#(s$)..%2ĂĽ !- 02250 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu 96815 922-3366

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

*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

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

2080 S. King Street 947-5919

Mother’s Day Specials with Hollandaise Sauce

Kam Shopping Center Open 6am Daily

841-0931

1153 Bethel Street 524-0920

WITH PURCHASE OF DINE-IN LUNCH OR DINNER ENTRÉE!

$13.95

$19.95

RaKuen Lounge

SOUP or HOUSE SALAD, BEVERAGE & DESSERT

Seafood Crepes Cream Sauce

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COMPLIMENTARY

May 5th thru May 12th

Stuffed Mahi topped with Lobster

Kozo Sushi

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

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

Chinpei Ramen

1841 Ala Moana Blvd.

941-4444

Ichiriki

Gyu-Kaku

JAPANESE

Kobe Japanese Steak House

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

Original Coupon required, photocopies not accepted.

One Coupon/EntrĂŠe/Person. Exp. 5/16/13.

Hours of Operation

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Mon–Fri 8am–9pm Sat –Sun 6am–9pm

(Mountain side, next to Shirokiya) New Store Hours Mon-Sat: 9:30am-9pm | Sun: 9:30am-7pm

1130 N. NIMITZ HWY. www.neweaglecafehawaii.com

941- 6161

ph: 545-2233

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Experience European American Bistro Cuisine in Downtown Honolulu

Monday, May 13 a 6PM Scotch 101 Tasting

SUPER SPECIAL 12.95

1 ĂŠĂŠ $17.95

$

$

10:30 AM -2:30 PM

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2:30 PM -10:00 PM

With Tom Turner, Master of Whiskey And Scottish Food Pairings by Chef Rodney Tickets $49 Call for Reservations!

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!

Very limited space!

Don’t miss out on this special event!

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

Celebrate Mother’s Day Brunch and Dinner Seatings available Call 533-4277 for reservations

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Lunch Mon - Sat 10:30am - 2:30pm Tapas Tues - Sat 2:30pm - 5:30pm Dinner Tues - Sat 5:30pm - 9:00pm

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

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

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$16.95 per person

SalmonC o & Shrimp mbo

Prime Rib Combo also available, $19.95 per person

Available May 10th - May 12th Dine-In Only, 10:30am - 9:30pm Available in the restaurant only. Not valid with any other promotional offers, coupons or discount cards.

D I N I N G O U T | M AY 1 2 - 1 8 , 2 0 1 3 | 2 5

WHERE TO DINE Tanaka of Tokyo

Sumo Ramen

Restaurant Suntory

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

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

Heijouen Restaurant

EAST, in King’s Village 922-4233

949 Kapahulu Ave. 737-5015

CENTRAL, in Waikiki Shopping Plaza 922-4702 WEST, in Ala Moana Cntr-Hookipa Terrace 945-3443

Korean Hibiscus BBQ

Sakura Restaurant 3008 Waialae Ave 259-7100

Kaimuki Shopping Center 3221 Waialae Avenue Ste A4 734-8232

Them Dining Them Waikiki Sand Villa Dining 2375 Ala Wai Blvd.

Sushi Company 1111 McCully Street 947-5411

888-5563

KOREAN

Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen 2746 Kaimuki Avenue 732-1656

Yakiniku Million 626 Sheridan St. 596-0799

678 Hawaii (Kang Ho Dong Baekejeong)

Sushi King 2700 S. King St. 947-2836

1726 Kapiolani Blvd.

941-6678

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Texas Fajita Platter (Beef or Chicken)

Loco Moco

Expires 5/16/13

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596-0799

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1006 Kapahulu Ave. Open Daily 7am-10pm • 688-8891

(Corner of Kaimuki Ave/Kapahulu Ave)

10% OFF

We buried our founder around this time last year.

I just want to make some things clear.

We miss your singularity and your flair.

We miss your words of wisdom and your wild hair.

We are grateful for the sacrifices you made.

Our love for you will never fade.

Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)

Excludes Set Menus; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, Char Siu & other specials. 5%, 10% and lobster special not to be combined with any other offer/discounts/ specials. Expires 5/31/13.

Must present coupon.

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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5% OFF

Credit Card Sale Only (With Coupon)

Hong Kong Dim Sum & Regular Menu Items

Sincerely, Bryce “Saimin Jr�

Seafood Restaurant !LA -OANA #ENTER s 947-8818

Coupon expires 5/16/13.

Not valid with other offers/discounts.

Open Daily 1006 Kapahulu Avenue 11am-Midnight (Corner of Kaimuki/Kapahulu Ave.)

Serving Hawaii Since 1989

YAKINIKU

$ 98

Take-out Orders Welcome

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

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

$

$

MOTHER’S DAY

$9.95

Early Bird Specials

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

OPEN DAILY 5:00 PM - 2:00 AM

IS OUR BUSINESS

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98-020 Kam Hwy.

94-256 Waipahu Depot St.

91-919 Fort Weaver Rd.

488-8824

676-2088

689-0999

WAIMALU

www.shirossaimin.com

5% OFF

(Charge) • Happy Day Chinese Restaurant 3553 Waialae Avenue

738-8666

10% OFF(Cash)

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

5%, 10% and lobster special are not to be combined with any other offer/discounts/specials. Expires 5/31/13. Must present coupon.

WHERE TO DINE OKAZUYA

PaciďŹ ca Honolulu Tower 1009 Kapiolani Blvd.

585-0011

Mitsu-Ken 2300 N. King Street 848-5573

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

3660 on the Rise

Adega Portuguese

3660 Waialae Ave. 737-1177

1138 Smith Street 566-5909

Waimalu Shopping Center 98-042 Kamehameha Hwy 487-5091

Pho My Lien

GYUTA

98-150 Kaonohi St. 488-4900

738 Kapahulu Ave. 737-2900

For a limited time only

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL $15.95 Complete Dinner Open at 5pm on MOTHER’S DAY!

Fresh Alaskan Halibut

Celebrate

Call for Reservations

Mother’s Day

$11.45 Complete Lunch

WITH PURCHASE OF NEW MIXED COMBO YAKINIKU SET.

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SHABU SHABU

PORTUGUESE

Dine-in only. Limit 1 free lunchbox per coupon/party.

Must present coupon, cannot be combined with other discounts or specials.

Expires 5/16/13

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

1006 Kapahulu Ave. 688-8891

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

& after 10:30 p.m.

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

***** Make your reservations early

Roast Pork & Crab Legs

Father’s Day Dinner Buffet

Lunch $18.95 Dinner $22.95 Table Of 10 Birthday & Grou

250.00

$

Call For Menu

DAILY Happy Hour 9:30pm - Close 1726 Kapiolani Blvd (across Convention Center)

941-6678

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY

KAMA‘AINA DINNER ONLY $ SENIORS (Over 65 years) ONLY $

19.98 17.98

Must present coupon. Groups okay, 1 coupon per group. Not Valid on Mother’s Day. Expires 6/30/13.

Maple Garden/Yen King

Open 7 Days • 2700 So. King St.

PRIME RIB & CRAB BUFFET

909 Isenberg Street • 941-6641 www.MapleGardenHawaii.com

For Reservations

739-8760

adults

20 children 3-10 years old

$

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

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FOR KAMA‘AINA

Live Band Fri & Sat For Dinner

FOR KAMA‘AINA SENIORS

Must purchase drink with offer. Not valid with other coupons, discounts.

*Menu and Prices Subject to Change *Dinner Menu Only

Groups okay, 1 coupon per group. Not Valid on Mother’s Day. Expires 6/30/13.

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947-2836

Friday & Saturday 5:30 – 9:30 pm

5:00 - 7:30 pm $

Reservations Recommended

FREE parking on Kalauokalani Way

Sun-Thurs 11AM-1AM Fri-Sat 11AM-2AM

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

LUNCH & DINNER

20% OFF

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s many families gather today to celebrate and show thanks to the mothers in their lives, Terry Kakazu, co-owner of HASR Bistro, reflects with a particularly joyful heart.

“My mother was the reason why I started this place,” says Kakazu, referring to her successful EuropeanAmerican, family-style restaurant.

After immigrating to Hawaii, Kakazu’s mother, Young Ok Oh, opened her own restaurant, Young’s House of Fine Foods, the first of many to come. As a young girl, Kakazu remembers helping her mother with the restaurant’s daily operations.

“Since I was 12 years old, I have been a restaurateur,” explains Kakazu. “The food business has always been a part of my childhood.”

Fast forward many years later and Kakazu now approaches the one-year

Key Lime Cheesecake ($6)

anniversary of her newest culinary venture, HASR Bistro, a quaint country-style bistro in downtown Honolulu. “We offer fine dining quality and dishes but in a casual setting with reasonable prices,” says Kakazu.

After the opening of her thriving wine store HASR Wine Company in 2005, Kakazu decided to dedicate her restaurant with the same name, which stems from an acronym meaning “highly allocated, spoiled rotten,” Kakazu explains, “People would call me that because they knew I could get access to certain wines that nobody else could.”

The bistro features an array of traditional European dishes, from risotto to pasta to slow-cooked meats and seafood. Led by renowned chef RodChef Rodney Uyehara and co-owner Terry Kakazu

HASR BISTRO Where 31 N. Pauahi St., Honolulu Call: 533-4277 Hours: Open for lunch Monday– Saturday, 10:30 a.m.2:30 p.m.; Afternoon eats offered Tuesday– Saturday, 2:30-5:30 p.m., and dinner Tuesday–Saturday, 5:30-9 p.m.

2 8 | D I N I N G O U T | M AY 1 2 - 1 8 , 2 0 1 3

Braised Short Ribs ($26)

Frenchy Onion Soup ($7 cup, $9 bowl)

ney Uyehara, HASR Bistro utilizes rich, concentrated sauces to provide bold flavors.

“We grow our own herb garden right outside the restaurant,” says Uyehara. “So, at any given time, we have unlimited access to culinary gems such as chives, thyme, tarragon, rosemary and fresh mint.”

Standout dishes include Osso Buco ($18) lunch entree, a dish composed of braised Wisconsin veal cheeks with a Hamakua mushroom risotto in a natural glaze sauce. For dinner, the chef recommends ordering Braised Short Rib ($26) entree, which features a similar risotto alongside a pestocrusted bone marrow.

Seafood lovers will appreciate the restaurant’s daily specials, which oftentimes feature a special catch of the day. For something year-round, the bistro’s Seafood Pan Roast ($28) offers scallop, prawn, crab, calamari, mussels, clams and fish in a chili saffron tomato cream broth.

“We cook everything a la minute, meaning to order,” says Uyehara. “Instead of pre-making certain parts of the dish, we begin the process as soon as the order comes in, which allows for vastly better quality of food and multi-layered flavors.”

In addition to lunch and dinner,

HASR Bistro also offers appetizers and small plates from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. The restaurant regularly hosts complimentary wine tasting events, as well as live music by entertainers such as Dave Toma and Gail Mack Duo. Diners may purchase any wine from HASR Wine Company and bring it to the bistro with no corkage fee.

Although located in the heart of downtown Honolulu, HASR Bistro promises diners a completely new dining experience.

“When you come here, you momentarily forget where you are and get transported to another European country or Napa Valley,” says Kakazu. “It’s comfort food at its absolute best.”