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Five-star fare captivates your senses at Hy’s Steak House, where the kiawe-broiled filet mignon is always a cut above the rest.

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Executive chef Erwin Manzano gets ready to slice into succulent portions of filet mignon and relish the flavors of Caroline’s Lobster Salad.

A lobster “tail” worth telling at JJ Bistro | 8 Wake up with Il Lupino’s dazzling Acai Bowl | 16

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By Alana Folen

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could live off of crab drenched in butter, I’m sure! Yet, I’ve always had a soft spot for soft shell crab.

For one, these little critters capture all the irresistible flavors of your everyday crab, but without the hassle. In other words, you don’t have to work for your food. The chore of prying the crab meat from its sharp, thick shell and making a mess of yourself — oh no,

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there’s none of that! Secondly, soft shell crab is usually deepfried, and generally speaking, deep-fried anything is great!

Soft shell crab is one of those foods which many categorize as restaurant fare. These regular crabs (generally blue crabs) can be difficult to come by, so if you can snag this prized possession, then you’re golden!

Here’s the secret behind soft

shell crab. The crab has outgrown its shell and, in order for it to continue to grow, it has to shed its shell, so a bigger one can emerge. The crab forms a “coat” during the shedding process and then puffs itself up to break the current shell. It only takes a couple of hours for the coat to harden into a new shell, so this window of time is precious for soft shell crab preparation. Before the crab’s coat hardens into a full-fledged shell, that’s when chefs will batter, fry, grill or broil these crustaceans to perfection.

So, this week, let’s put all crabbiness aside and indulge in soft shell crab bliss. Because, believe me, these soft shell crab masterpieces at the following Ono, You Know locations are definitely something to smile about!

Sushi King There’s something about latenight dining that reigns supreme in my book.

Food tastes so much better after 11 p.m., and being that Sushi King continues to serve its sushi specialties and other authentic Japanese favorites until 2 a.m. on most days (the restaurant closes at 10 p.m. Tuesdays), it has become my go-to hot spot for feasting late into the night.

Since opening its doors in 1992 at its South King Street location, Sushi King brings consistency to every dish. The establishment employs chefs who’ve gained culinary experience in Japan, and favorites of mine include Chirashi Deluxe, which features fresh – See page 18

Above: The editor is ready to dive into Sushi King’s Spider Roll.

Far left: Sushi King’s Soft Shell Crab Salad ($14.50) Left: Sushi King’s Spider Roll ($12.50)

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N TIMES OF UNCERTAINTY, ESPECIALLY IN THIS DAY AND AGE, SOCIETY GRAVITATES TO FAMILIARITY, SOMETHING THAT EXEMPLIFIES A TRACE OF “THE GOOD LIFE.” SO, JUST WHAT BREEDS COMFORT AND CONTINUITY WITH A TOUCH OF MAGNETIC APPEAL AND CHARM? HY’S STEAK HOUSE, OF COURSE.

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Situated within Waikiki Park Heights Hotel, guests are greeted by managers and staff in suits, and it isn’t long before you’re whisked away to your anointed table in the grand dining room, which resembles that of a European men’s club, or to the upstairs dining area also known as the Art Deco Green Room.

“Hy’s is very unique,” says general manager Bob

Panter. The restaurant first opened in Calgary, Canada, in the 1960s, and then the Hawaii location opened in 1976.

“A lot of the carvings and archways you see in our restaurant come from the Baldwin Estate in Philadelphia, and Dutch and English artwork hang from the walls.”

Peruse the menu, and spectacular cuts of filet

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spectacular cuts of filet mignon, New York and ribeye catch the eye, and a slew of sides, appetizers, soups and salads make for an eclectic and vivacious dining experience.

Show stealers, though, are the handful of filet mignon variations.

Garlic Steak ($44.95) is a beautiful piece of dryaged USDA Prime-grade, 7-ounce filet mignon broiled over native Hawaiian kiawe wood. It arrives topped with Hamakua shimeji mushrooms, drizzled with a demi-glaze, beefed up with roasted garlic and then finished off with garlic chips.

Steak Oscar is a mouthwatering rendition of the classic Oscar, in which a succulent filet is served glazed in meat drippings on a bed of steamed spinach. Yet, it’s the 3 ounces of Alaskan king crab meat sauteed with cloves of garlic, shallots, white wine, butter, salt and pepper that sits atop the morsel of meat that is truly captivating. For the surfand-turf enthusiast, this off-the-menu creation is a good bet.

Finally, Filet Au Poivre ($46.95, off the menu) is presented in all its glory with its nicely charred exterior and medium-rare interior. The meat is kneaded with cracked black peppercorns, kiawe broiled and doused with a savory sauce composed of butter, shallots, a dash of white wine and whipping cream infused with a peppercorn medley.

All entrees are served with vegetables du jour and choice of baked potato, garlic mashed potatoes, potatoes O’Brien, steak fries or white/brown rice.

“The filets here have always been so tender, that’s why we want to play it up and offer different options,” Panter explains.

“We switched from choice to prime beef quite a few years ago, which kind of forced us to change the menu format.

Also, back in the late ’70s, when we first opened, the steaks were served on cutting boards. Now, we’ve switched to china.”

Executive chef Erwin Manzano is the man behind the magic — with more than 20 years of experience in the restaurant industry, he has built a longstanding relationship with Hy’s and has come full circle in his career.

“I began working as a dishwasher at Hy’s back in 1988 and worked my way up the ladder. After 15 years (at Hy’s), I moved to Pacific Beach Hotel, where I stayed for 13 years, and now I’m happy to be back at Hy’s,” Manzano says.

“Chef Erwin has a very good work ethic and he’s a great leader. He’s been creative with a lot of our signature steaks, and because of that we’re able to feature many specials,” Panter adds.

Most recently, Hy’s debuted its monthly set menus. Priced at $49.95 per person, these prix-fixe menus are available Monday through Thursday and

CAROLINE’S LOBSTER SALAD ($45.95)

FILET AU POIVRE ($46.95)

provide a slew of enticing options.

This month’s menu features a first course with a choice of Arugula Salad with Prosciutto and Parmesan Cheese or Soup du Jour; then select from an entree course of Filet Mignon with Bordelaise Sauce and Truffle Compound Butter or Lobster Thermidor; and for dessert delve into Molten Chocolate Cake, Haagen-Dazs Vanilla Ice Cream or Haagen-Dazs Mango Sorbet.

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“This past Mother’s Day,

our chefs also served Caroline’s Lobster Salad ($45.95), which features lobster claws and lobster tail medallions paired with fresh ’Nalo greens, endive lettuce, shaved hearts of palm, avocado slices and blood orange segments with a tarragon vinaigrette,” Panter states, noting that the positive response from guests resulted in its continued offering.

While palates are treated like royalty with five-star fare, musicians Audi Kimura and Wendell Au add to the premier Hy’s experience with weekly entertainment.

Kimura performs Wednes-

STEAK OSCAR ($69.95) day through Saturday from 6:30 to 10 p.m. and Au takes the stage Sundays from 5:30 to 9 p.m.

These days, as restaurants seem to come and go quicker than ever, there must be something special

about this award-winning establishment that has flourished for more than a quarter of a century.

“Reservations are highly recommended,” Panter says. Life is good at Hy’s Steak House.

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Wings and solid until cooking, at Resort is home to a rant's re-creation of its drumettes are marinated which time it releases a number of restau- menu, the bar menu has overnight in a mixture of cool flavor and condensed rants without walls. That been transformed with ginger, garlic, lemongrass, moisture into the interior may seem like a strange more healthy dining op- soy, sugar, salt, pepper and of the roll. It's like having description, but with the tions. A great example of green onion. The chicken the dipping sauce already hotel's “anything for the this is Wild Mushroom is then roasted in the oven packaged into the appecustomer” philosophy, it's Poke ($8). It may even be and grilled to order. What tizer. The orange ponzu actually quite fitting. The the best thing on the arrives on the plate is a dipping sauce makes it elegant hotel offers a menu. You decide. The moist, perfectly charred even better. number of comfortable vegetarian dish features piece of crispy-skinned Edamame is edamame. and scenic places to sit Hamakua mushrooms chicken. Outstanding.

However, Plumeria Beach and enjoy the surround- roasted in olive oil, garlic, Among the more famil- House tosses the beans in ings, and from those seats salt and pepper; fried tofu iar appetizer items are Blue a chili oil with fried garlic, you can order off any mixed with Maui onions, Crab Pot Stickers ($8), shallots, peanuts and comenu on property. Want chopped ogo, sesame oil, Spicy Edamame ($6.50) conut, served warm. Spicy, to sit poolside and but not painful, the dine on the elesimple bean flavor gant cuisine from is elevated by the Hoku's? Not a flavored oil. problem. Like bar Calamari is so food far from the simple, many of us bar? Simple. Just make it at home. ask.

But not quite like First of all, the this. The halfbar menu at pound portion of Plumeria Beach tender calamari is House is anything marinated in salt, but traditional bar pepper, chili garlic food. It's new and sauce and corn outstanding. starch. Upon orA good begindering, it's ning to your tavern dredged into corn fare journey is with starch and flour, the Sampler Platter and fried a golden ($24) — a selection brown. This is of tasty finger when the special foods including ingredients make Spicy Chicken, an appearance. As Shrimp Cocktail, soon as the calaCrispy Egg Roll mari is pulled from and Salmon (top left, clockwise) Samples of Blue Crab Pot Stickers ($8), Wild Mushroom Poke ($8), Grilled the fryer it is Musubi. Each eleLemongrass Chicken Wings ($9), Spicy Edamame ($6.50) and Crispy Calamari ($7) topped with ment is presented Lawrence Tabudlo photo shaved Manchego in a very simple, yet cheese and served flavorful way. The shoyu, chili garlic sauce and Crispy Calamari ($7). with two outstanding dipchicken is tossed in a soy, and shaved hearts of palm. Familiar, yes, but like every- ping sauces — a garlic garlic and chili sauce and The earthy mushrooms are thing on the menu, execu- black olive aioli and a fire fried. Shrimp cocktail is set so meaty and the textural tive sous chef Daniel Uyejo roasted tomato salsa. The off with a mango cocktail component of the ingredi- includes a few unexpected cheese is an unexpected sauce. And Salmon musubi ents are so familiar you twists that make the typi- surprise, and the sauces features smoked salmon won't miss the fish at all. cal, atypical. not only complement the wrapped in sushi rice and Thinly sliced cucumber Uyejo does this by using calamari, but are equally rolled in furikake. It's not adds a fresh crunch to the oolong tea jelly in Blue beneficial to other appecomplicated cuisine, it's mix that you wouldn't miss, Crab Pot Stickers. He tizer items. I personally just good, light and flavorbut will be grateful it is in- starts out with blue crab, recommend the aioli ful. By the way, if this cluded. carrots, won bok cab- paired with the wings and combo platter doesn't Grilled Lemongrass bage, chives, Maui onion, the the tomato salsa meet your desires, the talChicken Wings ($7) is an- fresh garlic, and then adds spread across the spring ented culinary staff will creother pupu worth investi- the jelly. The jelly remains rolls. ate a sampler to order.

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ucked inside, around the corner and next to the pool of the Waikiki Sand Villa Hotel is a hidden gem of a Japanese restaurant called Them Dining offering traditional Japanese food with a French twist.

Finding “Them” can be tricky, but it’ll be well worth the effort. The place is small (seating about 20 people) and simple, but the food is huge on flavor and taste. With more than three decades of experience in the kitchen, chef Kazuo Shimada describes his food as Japanese-French fusion. Originally from Japan, he lived in Florida for three years before moving to Hawaii two years ago, just as Them Dining was opening its doors.

Stop in during lunch and enjoy a variety of rice bowls, such as Seafood Bowl ($20), Ahi Shoyu Bowl ($20), Salmon & Ikura Bowl ($16) and Uni & Ikura Bowl ($25).

For dinner, there is a nice assortment of appetizers, including a homemade Chicken Meatball ($7.50) and Marinated Seafood ($12), which consists of tuna sashimi, scallops, sweet shrimp and uni served with a mix of basil and olive oil, and balsamic vinegar.

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Chef Shimada first visited Hawaii 30 years ago and found that he really liked the environment, including the tropical weather and beautiful ocean. He says he’s always wanted to return, and finally has found his way back, bringing with him his passion for cooking and delicious original recipes.

Located on the corner of Kanekapolei Street and the Ala Wai Boulevard, a visit to Them Dining is like finding a piece of Japan off the beaten path. Complimentary parking (valet only) is available at Waikiki Sand Villa Hotel, as well as meter parking on nearby streets.

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hen in a bout of hunger, there’s nothing worse than salivating over a meal that you can’t quite get your utensils on. I recently experienced this after moving back home from Massachusetts, where I was spoiled with fresh Atlantic lobster for four years while attending Boston University. Even though I was more than elated to welcome Spam musubis and kalua pig back into my life, I hadn’t been able to kick my deep yearning for high-quality lobster.

My lucky day came when I

stopped into JJ Bistro & French Pastry for one of its infamously delicious desserts, only to realize that the eatery’s lunch and dinner menu features numerous lobster dishes. After going to town on them, it’s safe to say my cravings have been completely satisfied.

Located in Kaimuki, JJ’s is known for its Euro-Asian brand of cuisine rooted in a mixture of Western and South East Asian flavors. Much to my benefit, Lobster Tail Pad Thai ($18.95, one tail; $29.95, two tails) is a unique and utterly tantalizing incarnation of this cooking style.

The lobster itself is cooked in a house-made broth, which makes it beautifully tender. It is then placed on a bed of rice noodles and topped with a citrusy padthai sauce.

“Our pad thai is very different from most other restaurants because we have a special sauce we call XO Citrus Sauce,” says owner and chef JJ Luangkhot. “It has dried shrimp paste with citrus,

and it’s really very tasty because you get a little tangy flavor.”

When hit with such a bright burst, the pad thai is tasty without being overpowering. “We have our citrus sauce on top of the lobster so it brings more taste, but we don’t want to damage the flavor of the lobster itself, so we don’t put too much on it,” adds Luangkhot.

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Fettuccine pasta and a vegetable medley complete the meal.

According to Luangkhot, using premium lobster tails from Maine is a priority, and with every bite, the freshness of his seafood is apparent. What a relief, my food crisis has been averted!

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t’s 4:30 a.m., are you already standing in line for Mitsu-Ken? Do you have their phone number programmed in your cell phone and call them more than your mother? Is Mitsu-ken your first stop after landing home from the airport? Did you freeze a stockpile of garlic chicken to take to college? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may have a case of Mitsuken madness! But fear not, you are not alone. Others have uttered: “Oh my gosh, I need chicken.”

“It’s like an obsession,” explains Sherri Kaneshiro, Mitsu-ken’s bookkeeper and office manager. Made of secret ingredients, it’s the Goldilocks of fried gar-

lic chicken: not too sweet, too salty or garlicky.

“Everybody says, yours is just right,” Kaneshiro says.

The chicken is tender with a crispy batter, coated in a teriyaki-like garlic sauce.

And for $2.10 for three pieces a la carte or $7 plus tax for a whole plate, it’s affordable, too. The plate lunch comes with two scoops rice, one scoop macaroni potato salad or tossed salad and six pieces of chicken. But you can pretty much get garlic chicken with everything; in bentos and even for breakfast. If you are a fiend for the sauce, for rice or the additional dunk, order extra on the side for an additional cost.

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is no seating at the eatery.

But patrons are happy do their devouring away from the prying, jealous stink eye of those standing in line still waiting for their turn. Actually, the line moves quickly.

When the “Oh my gosh, I need chicken” patrons can’t get what they crave, then it becomes a problem.

But Mitsu-ken has a solution for this: Freeze it!

“When college students’ parents go and visit them on the Mainland, we have a

lot of orders,” says Kaneshiro. Frozen chicken can be microwaved and the special flavor remains intact.

Also, it’s best to pre-order garlic chicken so you can get your fix. “Sometimes we do sell out. And we try to accommodate everyone,” she adds. Preorders are highly recommended for Thursday through Saturday.

“If you know tomorrow that you want a bento, for example, just call it in.”

This ensures you get what you want and also helps you avoid the line of hungry patrons — just walk up to the cashier at the phone-order pick-up line.

On the menu and similarly obsession-worthy is the tender kalbi, again, made with secret ingredients.

Kaneshiro reveals, “I have a customer who comes in three or four times a week to order it.”

Its ginger, shoyu sauce can be drizzled over the rice for an added enjoyment. The plate lunch costs $7.50 plus tax.

Mitsu-Ken madness is in full effect!

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vegetables.

“I love oysters, and the oysters in the Seafood Boat are super juicy. The crab is delicious, sweet and tender, and the shrimp tastes very clean and fresh.

It’s hard to find seafood that is this fresh,” Tseu gushes, as she delves into another oyster.

This local girl does not discriminate. Tseu prefers to take part in both surf and turf — this was witnessed by her love of Sizzling Garlic Ribeye.

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ith an exotic external beauty that can’t go unnoticed, Aureana Tseu also has a deeply rooted inner beauty and exuberant spirit that’s brought to life with equal parts passion, determination and drive. Here at Atlantis Seafood & Steak in the heart of Waikiki, she flaunts a flirty dress perfect for spring in an eyecatching vibrant yellow.

Tseu is your dream island girl come to life. Almost goddess-like, her glowing skin is a beautiful toasty hue and her luxurious locks appear gently tousled by a sea breeze.

“It’s so nice to be back in Waikiki! There’s a nostalgia about it that I just love,” says Tseu, who currently resides in Japan, but was recently back home to compete in the 50th annual Merrie Monarch Festival, in which her halau, Hula

Halau O Kamuela, placed second overall. Also a former beauty queen and successful entrepreneur, Tseu was the perfect choice for this week’s Dining with the Stars.

“I’m a huge foodie! I love to eat and can definitely appreciate good food,” she says. “Can you believe it’s my first time dining here at Atlantis Seafood & Steak?

And the restaurant definitely lives up to its name with amazing seafood and steak!

“I love the fact that you can choose to sit inside or outside on the lanai, and the staff is great!”

Yes, the establishment’s premier servers, chefs and kitchen staff prepared a feast fit for a queen, highlighting some of the eatery’s most renowned dishes. Minds were blown with Seafood Boat ($39.95), comprised of fresh shucked oysters,

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tiger shrimp cocktail, crab claws, Manila clams and mussels; Sizzling Garlic Ribeye ($39.95), a 16ounce roasted ribeye presented on a sizzling platter; and Ocean Seafood Pasta ($28.95), which features the fresh catch of the day prepared in a basil tomato cream sauce with tiger shrimp, Manila clams and a selection of seasonal

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and full of flavor. It’s a hearty piece of meat, with more meat than fat. The onions are sweet and sauteed perfectly, and the rosemary and garlic flavors also are very prominent.”

Tseu’s vivid descriptions of such lavish Atlantis fare could translate to a role as a food critic someday, but for now, Tseu is living it up in Tokyo, where she founded Aureana Productions LLC, directing and producing Polynesianbased musicals and productions, such as Ka Nani a Hawaii — Voyage.

“Moving to Japan was on my bucket list for some time,” she says. “The aloha spirit is full-heartedly embraced there. It’s so nice to be in another part of the world that truly appreciates what’s so special about Hawaii.”

Tseu, a well-respected international artist, entertainer and model, is currently in the process of directing her next production in Japan, titled Nostalgia Hawaii, which will debut in August.

“I grew up with a lot of Hawaii’s nostalgic music that people around the world recognize and appreciate. I want to bring that back, and Japan is the perfect stage on which to do it,” she states.

In the meantime, however, this former Miss Hawaii USA and Miss Teen Hawaii USA has taken the reins as executive director of Miss Hawaii Earth, the official preliminary to Miss United States Earth and Miss Earth,

a leader in the realm of international pageants.

“Miss Hawaii Earth is going to be held Sept. 1 at Ala Moana Hotel,” Tseu explains.

“It has the requirements and standard procedures of a beauty pageant. However, each girl must have an environmental platform.

The theme this year is water conservation.”

You’d never guess it from her trim and toned figure, but this beauty is a dessert fanatic! Despite the extravagant feast before us, Tseu firmly believes no meal is complete without the sweets. Enter Chocolate Lava Cake ($8.50) and Gelato & Sorbeto ala La Gelateria ($6.50), which features decadent tastes of Kona Cappuccino, Green Tea, Chocolate and Macadamia Nut Gelato, along with Mango and Raspberry Sorbeto.

“You always have to have dessert,” Tseu confirms with a laugh. She’s as down to earth as you can get.

Having traveled to 22 countries as one of Hawaii’s top entertainers, Tseu has experienced a vast array of worldly cultures. Yet, throughout her flourishing career, she always finds a way to return to her island roots and mentor Hawaii’s youth.

“Next summer, my sister Tatiana and I hope to open Hui Iwa Academy, a place where students can be groomed in all aspects of the performing arts — whether it be in entertainment, dancing, modeling, etc. This is an endeavor that we’re really proud of,” Tseu says.

For more information on Aureana Tseu, visit aureanaproductions.com or aureana.com.

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

This week, Dining Out gets the inside scoops from Korean Hibiscus BBQ owners Raymond and Shirley Kodani, who give us a little taste of Korean Hibiscus BBQ and share just what fuels their culinary drive.

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meal is gratifying.

What is your favorite dish on the menu? Why? Bi Bim Bap consists of hapa-rice topped with five Koreanstyle vegetables, bulgogi, an egg and Korean hot sauce. It truly is a meal-inone. Numerous variations are available by simply changing the vegetable/ meat topping.

What is your favorite ingredient to work with? Why?

NAME Raymond Kodani (Owner/Manager) and Shirley Kodani (Owner/Chef) TRAINING/EDUCATION Self-taught (husband-and-wife team) Sesame seed oil is an important ingredient used for vegetable seasoning, marinating meats and creating the “Korean-taste” in most Korean food.

Is there a dish that you created that’s not on your menu, but available upon request? Our Bulgogi Bokum is a simplified version of a more elaborate dish available only at sitdown Korean restaurants.

Bulgogi Bokum is marinated beef ribeye stir-fried with sweet potato noodles, round onions, carrots and green onion on a bed of hapa-rice with your choice of four Korean-style vegetables, and is currently available as our “Grandma’s Special.” Grandma often made Bulgogi Bokum for her grandchildren at home, and we can now offer this home-style dish to our customers.

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ith more than 180 menu items to choose from and a clean, warm atmosphere inviting guests to dine in comfort, Canton Seafood Restaurant sets the tone for a flavorful experience.

After initially opening in Chinatown nine years ago, the restaurant currently resides at 923 Keeaumoku St. Manager Peng Gong explains that the Cantonese cuisine emanates from the southern region of China, and features healthy preparation techniques coupled with fresh ingredients.

Gong credits executive chef Sou Keung Wong with designing and executing the flavorful menu selections available at Canton Seafood Restaurant. The skilled chef has honed his craft for nearly 30 years since starting as a kitchen helper at Dynasty Chinese Restaurant in Waikiki. Gong lauds Wong for creating a good sense of teamwork within

the staff while also emphasizing quality control to make sure each guest enjoys a tasty meal time and time again.

“He brings authentic, healthy items to our menu, and uses less oil and salt in the preparation,” says Gong, when describing Wong’s extensive experience in the field. “He’s very concerned with the continuity and quality of our food to ensure freshness in the various meats and vegetables.”

In addition to the wide array of favorites included on the standard menu, Canton Seafood Restaurant also features a bounty of lunch and late-night specials available daily from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and again from 9 p.m. to closing. With lunch and latenight specials ranging from $5.99 to $7.99, the eatery is poised to satisfy diners with wide-ranging tastes and budgets. To sweeten the deal, lunch specials also include rice and soup.

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Shrimp with Egg Chow Funn ($7.99) is just one of more than nearly 40 specially priced dishes, and includes a bed of rice noodles topped with shrimp, peas and a light egg sauce that ties all the flavors together.

“The specials are very reasonably priced, and other restaurants can’t compete when compared to the quality we offer as well,” Gong says.

Canton Seafood Restaurant also offers a couple of additional ongoing specials for diners to take advantage of. House Crispy Chicken is available in a half-order for just

$4.99, a huge savings compared to the regular price of $12.99. Fried Flounder with Seasoning Herbs also is available all day for $9.99, a great deal compared to the regular price of $15.99.

Deep Fried Flounder ($17.99) serves as another popular seafood creation, as the chef carefully removes the tender meat, prepares it in a zesty garlic sauce and serves the succulent morsels, so diners don’t need to wrangle with bones or other parts of the fish. The dish is perfect for young children or elderly diners who may struggle with cutting meat off a whole fish.

Steamed Fresh Whole Fish ($18.99) is another popular selection, and Canton Seafood has recently utilized uhu, a fish that yields tender, white meat that soaks up all the rich flavors included in the accompanying sauce.

Gong explains that a full vegetarian menu is available for those with lighter options in mind. The extensive menu includes Law Hon Jai ($7.99), a mixture of vegetables including mushrooms and carrots coupled with long rice and tofu in a savory sauce.

Just in time for graduation season, Canton Seafood has diners and their families covered when it comes to cooking for large parties. Whether celebrating a birthday or other special occasion, the restaurant offers multiple packages that are de-

signed to serve 10 to 12 people while taking the stress and hassle out of ordering. For just $188, groups can enjoy Seafood with Fish Maw Soup, Peking Duck (whole), Live Lobster with Ginger and Onion (two orders), Shrimp Walnuts with Mayonnaise, Tenderloin Steak, Crispy Garlic Chicken (whole), Chinese Broccoli with Dried Fish, Fried Rice “Young Chow Style” and a Dessert of the Day. For those interested in more seafood selections, a $238 menu also is available and includes many of the aforementioned choices, as well as Live Crab with Crispy Garlic (two), Sautéed Mixed Seafood with Broccoli and Steamed Fresh Whole Fish with Ginger and Green Onions.

Diners are encouraged to keep an eye out for another stellar dining opportunity as the management team at Canton Seafood Restaurant will soon open Canton Dim Sum in Kaimuki’s Market City Shopping Center. Gong also hints that some of the new dim sum creations may find their way onto the menu at Canton Seafood, as well.

Guests at Canton Seafood Restaurant are treated to free parking behind the eatery, and also may park in the Maui Diver’s lot adjacent to the restaurant anytime after 5:30 p.m. Reservations are recommended for larger parties to ensure table space is available.

1 FRIED FLOUNDER WITH SEASONING HERBS ($9.99 SPECIAL, $15 REGULAR PRICE) 2 SALT AND PEPPER PORK CHOP NOODLE IN SOUP ($7.99) 3 ASSISTANT MANAGER PENG GONG WITH FRIED FLOUNDER WITH SEASONING HERBS 4 SHRIMP WITH EGG CHOW FUNN ($7.99) 5 CRISPY GAU GEE MEIN ($6.99)

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WAIKIKI 343 Saratoga Road 923-3447 Daily, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m.

PIIKOI 451 Piikoi St. 538-3447 Sunday-Thursday, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, 6 a.m. to midnight

with Christina O’Connor

EGGS ‘N THINGS WAIKIKI BEACH EGGSPRESS 2464 Kalakaua Ave. 926-3447 Daily, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 10 p.m.

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lthough the restaurant already boasts more than 110 items on its breakfast menu alone, Eggs ‘n Things never seems to stop wanting to create new dishes. The restaurant, which has long been regarded as a go-to breakfast spot, often offers a set of specials in addition to its regular menu in an effort to provide even more variety.

Eggs ‘n Things breakfast dishes are offered all day — and they include standby classics such as the famous

fluffy pancakes — but that is no reason to miss out on its other meal offerings.

And with some recent additions to the specials list that include a number of lunch and dinner items, now is your chance to expand your horizons.

A new dish that made its appearance on the specials board just about a week ago is Island Style Fried Saimin ($12.95), which is a mixture of vegetables, Spam, fish cake and green onion — all topped with two eggs.

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hat Eggs ‘n Things manager Robby Takahashi says about the restaurant when it was founded in 1974 by Jan and Jerry Fukunaga Waiter could easily apply today: “They Eddie had a passion for cooking, and Cavett providing quality products and great service.”

The modern-day Eggs ‘n Things still has all of those qualities — and now with even more menu options and larger venues.

“They started a small eighttable restaurant and it grew from there,” Takahashi explains of the eatery's origins.

With lines often stretching around the corner at the initial location, the Fukunagas soon expanded to a larger site before seeking an even larger location — where it still stands, on Saratoga Road in Waikiki.

“Shortly after that, there were a lot of suggestions and comments from our guests about being able to do takeout,” Takahashi explains.

With that in mind, Eggs ‘n Things opened up the Waikiki Beach Eggspress location on Kalakaua Avenue.

“The setup of the restaurant is a little different — it provides quicker service, and we feature takeout pretty much nonstop throughout the entire day,” he says.

The Ala Moana location was born out of customers' desires to have an Eggs ‘n Things that was more convenient and accessible to locals. Opened last November, the Ala Moana location has proven to be just that. The Piikoi Street restaurant is not only centrally located, but also Eggs ‘n Things customers can park anywhere in Ala Moana Center.

Although Eggs ‘n Things has a rich history in the Islands, don’t expect the popular eatery to stay stagnant. Eggs ‘n Things patrons always will have new specials to look forward to — some of which are created based on customer suggestions.

“We are constantly tinkering with new menu items, and looking to improve and grow,” says Takahashi.

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Another item from the current specials board that is not to be missed is Ahi Salad ($13.90; $8.95 without ahi), $ which features tender slices of seared ahi accented with a Cajun coating. The

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ong before food trucks became a fad, one mobile-based eatery staked its claim on Honolulu’s food scene: Magoo’s Pizza.

Family-operated since it first opened in 1967, Magoo’s Pizza recently opened its newest location on Kapahulu Avenue.

You’re more than welcome to create your own pizza. Consider, however, the notion of simply selecting from a list of public-approved favorites, and eliminating the need to hem and haw over toppings.

Magoo’s Famous Combination ($14.50, small; $19.95, medium; $25.95, large; $29.95, giant) is popular among customers — for good reason, too.

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salad also includes cucumbers and carrots — all topped with a poke ranch dressing.

For a dessert or a latenight treat, try Deep Fried Banana Split ($11.95, add $3 for a la mode), which makes interesting use of the restaurant’s pancake batter: Two full bananas are dipped in the batter and fried.

The eatery now has three locations — two in Waikiki and a recent addition on Piikoi Street.

And just a few weeks ago, Eggs ‘n Things acquired its liquor license, and already is taking full advantage of it by offering a range of beers, champagnes and wines. For great deals, stop in for happy hour from 4 to 6 p.m.

“People have to try the Pineapple or Guava Hibiscus Mimosa ($11 each or $9 during happy hour),” Takahashi says.

If you prefer beer, order up a Kona Longboard ($4.95 or $3.50 during happy hour).

“A lot of the wines and the items that we picked go well

sausage, bell peppers and olives are tucked perfectly between melted mozzarella, Cheddar and Parmesan cheese.

A second gourmet option is Magoo’s Special Gourmet ($14.50, small; $19.95, medium; $25.95, large; $29.95, giant) — this one is recommended for garlic lovers. Slices of ham are accompanied by mushrooms, tomatoes, capers, red and green bell peppers, and roasted garlic.

“It’s actual gourmet pizza,” he says. “We’re not a fast-food

chain; it takes time, it takes care for our pizza.”

Of course, the secret to Magoo’s success is in its sauce.

And there are only two people who know the recipe — Sakaguchi hasn’t been let in on that particular family secret just yet.

A little preview of things in store for Magoo’s enthusiasts: In two weeks the family plans to open 50 Tacos on its same Kapahulu property for fans of Mexican eats. Expect anywhere between five and 10 different taco options daily for under $3.

MAGOO’S PIZZA WHERE 1006 Kapahulu Ave. CALL 732-8101 HOURS 11 a.m.-2 a.m. daily

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with pretty much everything on the menu,” he says. “We were very selective on the items that we chose.”

While there are a lot of new things to look forward to at Eggs ‘n Things, a lot of what has made it famous is here to stay.

“Some of our signature items that have been with us since the beginning are Spinach, Bacon and Cheese Omelet, Strawberry Whip Cream Pancakes with Macadamia Nuts, and our Loco Moco,” Takahashi says.

Contact Christina O’Connor at diningout@staradvertiser.com

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Step Up to the Plate

with Alana Folen

Il Lupino Trattoria & Wine Bar

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op-grade, avant-garde cuisine is Il Lupino Trattoria & Wine Bar’s specialty. Guests are invited to dine amid a serene garden setting or indoors where pizza, pastas, freshly carved cured meats and Italian cheeses are deliciously at your fingertips.

Those begging for breakfast will fall head-over-heels for Il Lupino’s Acai Bowl, which manager Olga Brandao proclaims is her morning favorite. Simple pizazz is what it’s all about.

“There’s no match when it comes to our Acai Bowl,” Brandao says.

“It’s sinfully delicious, like a dessert, but it’s good for you! We don’t use any harsh ingredients.”

Acai berries, with no added sugar, are blended with ice into a lusciously smooth puree, perfect for those warm spring days.

“Added sugar can oftentimes ruin the natural benefits of acai, so we keep this dish as pure and simple as possible. Also, our acai is not watered down, it’s very dense,” Brandao says.

Organic honey is drizzled atop the dish for an added sweetness, which pairs well with the tartness of the acai.

IL LUPINO TRATTORIA & WINE BAR Freshly sliced bananas, strawberries and blueberries accent the dish with an explosion of color and great nutritional value.

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Crunch into bits of locally made, wheat-free granola from Hanapepe, Kauai. Crunchy walnuts and sweet coconut are combined with whole grain oats, healthy seeds and Hawaiian honey for an irresistible topping.

Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

Saturday-Sunday, 7 a.m.-11:30 p.m.

(Happy Hour) Thursday-Sunday, 10:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Royal Hawaiian Center Bldg. B, Level 1 922-3400

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hen it comes to watching what we eat, most of us need all the help we can get. It’s not easy to forgo your all-time favorites and switch to a diet with less fat, salt and all those other things that may make the food taste great, but consuming too much of them just isn’t that good for you.

Kudos to Kenny’s Restaurant for helping us out.

"We’re trying to push healthier alternatives," says John Fujieki, owner of the longtime Kalihi family restaurant to which local folks have been flocking for decades.

So, with thanks to John and his daughter Courtney, who’s also quite knowledgeable about the eatery’s offerings, here are a few of Kenny’s "healthier alternatives," which are marked on the menu with a heart-shaped logo for your convenience.

Sandwiches are favorite lunchtime fare, but this is one you’ll want to order up any time of day. Kenny’s offers a grilled Vegetable Panini ($14.69) that’s

KENNY’S RESTAURANT WHERE Kamehmeha Shopping Center 1620 N. School St. CALL 841-0931 HOURS Open 6 a.m.-10 pm. Sunday-Thursday, 6 am.-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday

packed with tomatoes, onions, grilled eggplant and peppers, sauteed spinach and Swiss cheese, topped with a balsamic vinaigrette, then pressed so all those savory ingre-

dients meld into a medley of flavors and textures.

Burger fans can get their fix with the Boca Burger "Original Vegan Veggie Burger" ($9.25), a grilled Boca brand patty with the usual burger fixings and served with your choice of fries, salad or soup of the day.

Vegetarians can rejoice over Kenny’s new version of its uber popular Chinese Chicken Salad (for which, by the way, you can order its sesame seed dressing sugar-free): Chinese Oriental Salad ($11.45).

"It’s very similar to our Chinese Chicken Salad, but no meat," explains Fujieki. "Our Chinese Chicken Salad is our No. 1 seller, and we want to make this one No. 2."

Contact Terri Hefner at diningout@staradvertiser.com

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n the fast-paced, everchanging world we live in, it is rare to come across something truly timeless. Many long for “the good old days” when people were nicer and life was simpler.

Thankfully, Tony Roma’s is an exception to the rule.

Since the restaurant first opened its doors in 1972, Tony Roma’s has been serving quality cuisine for families to enjoy.

More than 20 years ago, the business kicked off an art contest and invited elementary students to help illustrate the keiki menu.

“We started the art contest to help families come together and celebrate the local community,” says Lawrence Chun, director of operations for Tony Roma’s. “We have always tailored our restaurant to embrace a family friendly environment.”

Although the contest may have ended long ago, its legacy still lives on today, and we need your help. Take a look at the featured illustration, submit-

ted in 1989 by the talented Jill Tamashiro, who was a fifth grader in Mrs. Watari’s class at Waimalu Elementary School. Do you recognize the name?

Or better yet, are you the talented artist herself? If so, Tony Roma’s would like to hear from you.

Most likely the contest winners are now well into adulthood, possibly with children of their own.

“By calling the contest winners back, we are really coming full circle,” says Chun. “Hopefully their children have become acquainted with Tony Roma’s through their good memories.”

From childhood to

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adulthood, Tony Roma’s aims to grow with its customers by consistently providing quality customer service.

“When I first started as an assistant manager here, I would see the same group of kids,” says Chun.

“Then when I became the general manager years later, I saw those same kids go on first dates and apply for jobs at the restaurant.”

In harmony with its family-oriented values, Tony Roma’s welcomes diners from all over the world in hopes to create a lasting, positive memory for them.

“Being in Hawaii, we are privileged to get customers from all over the world,” says Chun. “It’s important for us to show hospitality and make them feel valued.”

To celebrate its dedication to the community, Tony Roma’s is hopeful that the winner of its 1989 art contest will come forward to claim recognition for her notable artistic achievement.

“It would be nice to have her back with her loved ones to enjoy another great meal with us,” says Chun. “We want to take the opportunity to thank her for being a part of our family.”

Artwork submitted in 1989 by Jill Tamashiro.

Nathalie Walker photos

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Sushi King’s Soft Shell Crab Tempura ($12.50)

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maguro, hamachi, salmon, tako, cooked shrimp, salmon eggs, cooked mushroom and sweetened gourd exquisitely placed atop a bed of sushi rice; and anything soft shell crab. Shall I delve into just how much I adore the soft shell crab masterpieces at Sushi King? Yes, I believe I shall!

First, there’s Soft Shell Crab Salad ($14.50). This dynamite of salads presents a vegetable medley of lettuce, radish, kaiware sprouts, onions, carrots and tomato, but the star of this dish is the gigantic piece of soft shell crab — easy to eat and deep-fried gorgeousness.

A sprinkle of sesame seeds complete the dish, and a side dressing flourishing with hints of ginger, soy, sesame and garlic is a nice accompaniment.

Then, soft shell crab connoisseurs will relish in one particular item that’s not on the menu, but available upon request — Soft Shell Crab Tempura.

Priced at $12.50, pieces of crispy, deepfried zucchini, broccoli, carrot and eggplant tempura, along with a luscious piece of soft shell crab tempura adorn the plate; each morsel of goodness just waiting to be submerged into the sweet and savory dipping sauce and enjoyed.

Don’t miss out on this Sushi King specialty.

And finally, I can’t get enough of the eatery’s oh, so famous Spider Roll ($12.50). This Sushi King original is easily a best-seller on the menu, and for good reason. This edible work of art is beautifully presented, and features an insideout sushi roll comprised of soft shell crab, cucumber and avocado. The plate is glazed with a flavorful unagi sauce, and bits of kaiware sprouts, zesty ginger and wasabi add the finishing touches.

Sushi King 2700 S. King St. 947-2836

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Kobe Steakhouse & Sushi Bar’s Soft Shell Crab ($10)

Kobe Steakhouse & Sushi Bar It’s showtime at Kobe Steakhouse & Sushi Bar, where skilled chefs, also known as culinary magicians, put on dazzling spectacles each night as they prepare ono meals of steak, chicken, seafood, veggies and more atop flat-top teppan grills situated at each table. Watch as Kobe’s chefs chop, slice and dice their way into diners’ hearts.

And while the interactive dining experience is one of the main draws at this family-friendly restaurant, that isn’t to discredit the slew of appetizers that serve as the prelude to every meal.

The splurge continues with soft shell crab, so it's only fitting to awaken taste buds with Soft Shell Crab ($10) and Kobe’s Spider Roll ($13).

Spider Roll dedicates itself to fans of soft shell crab, and features the crisp and crunch of soft shell crab intertwined with creamy avocado and kaiware sprouts.

For those who take joy in simplicity, indulge in Soft Shell Crab ($10) without the fuss. Here, this deep-fried crustacean

Asahi Grill’s Soft Shell Crab Don ($11.95). Lawrence Tabudlo photo

Asahi Grill’s Soft Shell Crab Salad ($11.95).

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shines on its own, cut in half, and ready to be devoured. A shell cracker is definitely not needed for this tasty starter.

Kobe Steakhouse & Sushi Bar 1841 Ala Moana Blvd.

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Asahi Grill

Kobe Steakhouse & Sushi Bar’s Spider Roll ($13)

With a worldwide audience, Asahi Grill on Ward Avenue delivers both island and American classics to the masses, along with other Asian-inspired favorites.

Locals love the restaurant’s Famous Oxtail Soup and Oxtail Ramen, along with the Asahi Breakfast, Steamed Fish Fillet and more. But, most importantly, what about soft shell crab? Well, of course!

There’s no reason to get crabby, because Asahi Grill does it right with its offerings of Soft Shell Crab Don and Soft Shell Crab

Asahi Grill’s Salome Anderson and Victoria Sayno with the restaurant’s soft shell crab favorites. Lawrence Tabudlo photo

Salad.

A bed of fresh romaine lettuce makes up the foundation for Asahi Grill’s Soft Shell Crab Salad ($11.95). Slices of Japanese cucumber, avocado and tobiko add flair to the dish, while two pieces of soft shell crab bring new dimension. The homemade shoyu dressing is an added bonus.

For those who prefer a heartier helping, opt for Soft Shell Crab Don ($11.95). You are presented with a bowl of rice topped with baby soft shell crabs doused in a special sauce, and sweet egg and avocado segments.

So, the next time you think “delicious comfort food,” think Asahi Grill!

Asahi Grill 515 Ward Ave. 593-2800

FENDU BOULANGERIE WHERE Manoa Marketplace 2752 Woodlawn Drive #511 CALL 988-4310 HOURS Monday-Saturday, 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

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ucked away in Manoa Marketplace sits a bakery that has locals coming from all over the island.

Fendu Boulangerie has been praised for its wonderful breads and sandwiches, as well as the many pastries that sit behind glass cases. While the pastries might look too good to eat, you’ll definitely want to try one (or two, if your sweet tooth inspires you to do so).

Owner and chef Niel Koep is a master of sweet treats, and his Zucatto ($5.75) is a testament of that.

This island-style Italian dessert features fresh bananas boiled down with brown sugar and a bit of cinnamon, which makes the filling.

“The outer layer is a hazelnut milk chocolate mousse,” Koep explains. “It’s kind of like a buttercream mousse, and the bottom layer is comprised of flourless chocolate cake with a dark chocolate cookie on the bottom.”

Each Zucatto is topped with a caramel gelee and a tinge of edible gold for culinary bling.

With so many flavors and textures, Fendu Boulangerie’s Zucatto will be a hit at any special occasion.

Lemon Strawberry Cremeux ($5.75) has a bottom layer made with a pistachio chocolate chunk sponge cake.

The next layer is a strawberry cremeux (“creamy” in French) with a layer of vanilla chiffon and one more layer of lemon cremeux.

One bite will send an array of flavors across your taste buds.

Lilikoi Cheesecake ($4.50) is one of Fendu Boulangerie’s best-selling desserts.

“It’s the opposite of a New York Cheesecake,” Koep says.

“It’s not dense, it’s very light.

“We blend cream cheese and mascarpone cheese, and we add lilikoi puree to it.”

The cheesecake is topped with lilikoi glaze, and the bottom layer consists of an almond crust.

Pastries at Fendu Boulangerie feature all-natural ingredients — no chemicals added — and Valrhona chocolate.

There are so many desserts to choose from at Fendu Boulangerie. Stop in and you’ll find a bunch that suit your palate.

D I N I N G O U T | M AY 1 9 - 2 5 , 2 0 1 3 | 1 9

WHERE TO DINE 2284 Kalakaua Avenue 922-6868

Lunch Eggs n’ Things Ala Moana

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343 Saratoga Road 923-EGGS (3447)

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

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841-0931

Kam Shopping Center

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566-5909

www.adegahi.com

Royal Hawaiian Center, Bldg C, Level 3.

380-9300

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

Atlantis Seafood & Steak

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Larry’s Bakery

Tropics Bar & Grill

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Makino Chaya 98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

923 Keeaumoku St. 955-3388

Market City Shopping Center 2919 Kapiolani Blvd 735-3888

Kissaten

CATERERS A Catered Experience

Graduation/Father’s Day Menu $138 for 10 people

Fri/Sat 5pm-10pm

1113 Smith St. 545-3008

Hee Hing Restaurant

Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant 5724 Kalanianaole Hwy. 377-5566

Pearl City

by Wal-Mart 455-6805

10 OFF Entire Menu with coupon, valid Mon-Thurs

Senior/Military Discounts Available Mon.-Thurs.

Cannot be combined with other offers. Exp. 5/23/13

(KOZO)

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Keeaumoku

by Wal-Mart 946-5696

No Raw Fish

BYOB

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Stadium Mall 4510 Salt Lake Blvd. 486-3311

Buy One Pizza Get One at

2080 S. King Street (past McCully St.)

(808) 947-5919

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Moiliili 951-5696

California Maki, Egg Maki, Futo Maki, Tempura Maki, Cucumber Maki, Shinko Maki, Ume Maki & Cone Sushi

50% OFF Birthday Meal

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Kahala Mall 738-5696

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Happy Day Chinese Restaurant

449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd.

677-7744

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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

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Texas Fajita Platter

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23 S. Kamehameha Hwy, Wahiawa š Daily 10AM-9PM š 621-4858

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OPEN DAILY 11AM-MIDNIGHT

1006 Kapahulu Avenue

(Corner of Kaimuki/Kapahulu Ave.)

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D I N I N G O U T | M AY 1 9 - 2 5 , 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

Ige’s Restaurant & 19 th Puka

1137 11th Ave. 735-1122

Good To Grill

888 Kapahulu Ave. 734-7345

Asahi Grill Ward 515 Ward Ave. 593-2800

Liliha Square, 524-1628

Himalayan Kitchen

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

98-761 Oihana Place 486-3500

FAMILY DINING

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant

Big City Diner

HASR Bistro

JJ Bistro & French Pastry 3447 Waialae Ave. 739-0993

31 N. Pauahi Street 533-4277

Royal Garden Chinese Restaurant

Asian Mix

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

1234 South Beretania St. 521-1688

Henry Loui’s 2850 Paa St. 833-3728

$1 OFF Any Bread

12.95

1620 N. School St. 841-0931

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

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2746 Kaimuki Ave

988-4 10

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808.922.3600

The coupon is valid at participating Hawaii L&L locations only.

Each group limited to same dinner course.

Coupon special applies to 4 people max. Exp 5/23/13

758 Kapahulu Avenue DINNER: Daily 5pm-10pm LUNCH: Daily 11am-2pm

Coupon required. Coupon cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Valid at participating locations only. Participation and offers may vary.

Other restrictions may apply. See stores for details.

Not all locations may participate. Expires 5/23/13.

737-2900

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

Experience European American Bistro Cuisine in Downtown Honolulu

LIVE MUSIC DAILY

BEERS

Enjoy afternoon Tapas and live music from Dave Toma

in the courtyard

Weekend Entertainment

Fri 5/17 6:30 Ben Vegas & Malia Gibson Sat 5/18 7:00 Danny Couch

HASR BISTRO

31 N Pauahi St. hasrbistro.com

533-HASR

2012

$1 OFF Chicken Katsu Plate!

Call for Reservations & Information 2284 Kalakaua Ave.

LUNCH • HAPPY HOUR • DINNER • WKND BRUNCH PRIVATE ROOMS • GIFT CARDS

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2 2 | D I N I N G O U T | M AY 1 9 - 2 5 , 2 0 1 3

AIEA 98-150 Kaonohi St. 484-2222

HONOLULU 510 Piikoi St. 589-2299

KANEOHE 46-047 Kam Hwy 236-2299

1009 Kapiolani Blvd. s www.chefchai.com

Valet Parking in Building

Call 585-0011

WHERE TO DINE Molly’s BBQ & Seafood

Kenny’s Hawaiian BBQ

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

WAHIAWA 23 S. Kamehameha Hwy. 621-4858

Kit N Kitchen

New Eagle Cafe

1010 University Avenue

Zippy’s

1525 Rycroft St. 948-8356

MAC 24/7

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Friday & Saturday 5:30 – 9:30 pm

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10

Loco Moco

$ OPEN DAILY 5:00 PM - 2:00 AM

Two-Choice Dinner Plate

Grilled Salmon, Mackerel, Chicken Karaage, Croquette, Curry or Today’s Special

$

FREE parking on Kalauokalani Way

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

Early Bird Specials

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

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

MON-SAT 6:30AM - 8PM • SUN 6:30AM - 5PM 1310 PALI HWY. • 521-5552

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buy 1 entree, RECEIVE 2ND at

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choice of Spicy or Tan Tan Nabe Expires 5/23/13

1427 Makaloa St. • 955-8528

SPECIALS

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LUNCH OR DINNER

20 children 3-10 years old

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Mon-Sat 9am to 7:30pm; Sun 9:30am to 6pm š 1111 McCully Street s - 11

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739-8760

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1310 Pali Hwy 521-5552

Menu Highlights

Slow Braised Beef Tips

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Expires 5/23/13

People’s Cafe

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Tony Roma’s

Restaurant Epic

Hilton Waikiki Beach on Kuhio 2500 Kuhio Avenue 922-0811

Call the one nearest you

Max’s Of Manila

Outrigger Reef on the Beach

Pagoda

1860 Ala Moana Blvd.

FILIPINO

Shore Bird Restaurant

58 Locations in Hawaii 951-9888

MENU

Wailana Coffee House

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1130 N. Nimitz Hwy. 545-2233

L&L Drive Inn

$

Shiro’s Saimin Haven

TEL: 888-5563

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

Tasty Japanese and American Cuisine

~ SPECIAL ~

Beef $ Curry

9.50

per serving with salad Reg . $15.50

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WHERE TO DINE Plumeria Beach House

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

Brasserie Du Vin

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

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

Hy’s Steak House 2440 Kuhio Ave. 922-5555

Royal Hawaiian Center 922-3400

HAWAIIAN

Restaurant Row 599-3860 Waikiki Beach Walk 440-7910

Inferno’s Wood Fire Pizza

People’s Cafe

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

375-1200

1310 Pali Hwy 521-5552

Stage Restaurant Hoku’s

Il Lupino

1115 Bethel St. 545-1115

Ruth’s Chris Steak House Bali Steak & Seafood

ITALIAN

FRENCH

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

1250 Kapiolani Blvd.

237-5429

INDIAN

Wolfgang’s Steakhouse

Monsoon India

Magoo’s Pizza

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

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

1006 Kapahulu Ave 739-5000

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT SEAFOOD BUFFET

Starting at $9.95

GRADUATION CELEBRATIONS

2013 Hawaii Graduation

LUNCH: Mon-Fri Sat-Sun

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

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

Dim Sum LUNCH Menu

Chinese Chicken Salad, Four Dim Sum Assortment, Mongolian Pork Chop, Shrimp and Vegetables, Boneless Minute Chicken Cake Noodles with Choy Sum, Steam Rice

Peking Duck with Steamed Buns, Imperial Scallop Soup, Roasted Garlic Chicken Curry Seafood with Golden Haupia, Pepper Salt Shrimp, Five Spice Braised Boneless Shortribs, Hunan Tofu on Choy Sum, Shredded Duck E Mein, Steamed Rice $279 Table of Ten

2013 Ph.d Graduate’s Celebration Menu

Golden Stuffed Crab Claws, Peking Duck, Steamed Chicken Mushroom Soup, Maine Lobster Ginger Scallions on Lo Mein, Ginger Crusted Fish Fillet with Miso Vinaigrette, Prawns Speared with Broccoli Braised Wuxi Pork Ribs, Top Shell “Abalone Like ShellďŹ shâ€? on Mushrooms, Steamed Rice $279 Table of Ten

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

%*//&3 $25.95

$

10:30 AM -2:30 PM 2:30 PM -10:00 PM

ASAHI BREAKFAST

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.

1 egg, choice of fish, miso soup & 2 scoop rice Entire Menu Available

kissatencafe.com

24-HOUR CAFE

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

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22.95

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*MUST PRESENT COUPON AND MINIMUM OF 2 ADULTS TO RECEIVE DISCOUNT. SPECIAL VALID ONLY ON ADULT PRICES. EXP. 5/31/13.

545-1115

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(mini) 1-egg, 1-scoop rice, sm. portion meat

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

515 WARD AVE. 593-2800

Chicken Won Ton Soup Includes 12 pieces of Won Ton with 1/2 a chicken.

Reg. $30

12.95

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2013 Baccalaureate Graduate’s Celebration Menu

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1115 Bethel Street www.brasserieduvin.com

50% OFF With a purchase of two entrees.

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

Expires June 30, 2013

ALA MOANA HOTEL 3rd FLOOR s 410 ATKINSON DRIVE s 942-7788

WHERE TO DINE Romanos Macaroni Grill

Genki Sushi

Ala Moana Center Hookipa Terrace 356-8300

Taormina-Sicilian Cuisine 227 Lewers St. 926-5050

949 Kapahulu Ave. 737-5015

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

2080 S. King Street 947-5919

Serving Hawaii Since 1989

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596-0799

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$

Specials not valid on Holidays. Advance Reservations required, please call 971-1818. $3 self park validation only.

Seafoodvillagehawaii.com Ask about our Kama‘aina Discount

Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa - Street Level s 2424 Kalakaua Ave., Ewa Tower

1841 Ala Moana Blvd.

941-4444

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

Sandwich Vietnamese Fast Food, Smoothies & & Drink Bubble Tea

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

Kobe Japanese Steak House

Ichiriki

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

Chinpei Ramen

1427 Makaloa St. 955-8528

Hifumi Japanese Restaurant

Gyu-Kaku

JAPANESE

Japanese Restaurant Aki

Heijouen Restaurant

Aina Haina 373-4033 Ala Moana 942-9102 Ewa Town Center 683-1003 Kaneohe 247-9595 Kapahulu 735-7700 Kapolei Commons 674-4227 Waiau 485-0227 Waikele Center 678-3180 Ward Center 591-5600

Military receive 10% off w/ valid ID

487-7372

10.95 per person

10 person minimum

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ALL

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735-3888

2919 Kapiolani Blvd.

Market City Shpg Cntr •••••••

GREEN

MONDAYS 10%OFF

Spinach Linguine w/ Swai Fish $16.95

M - F 10am -12midnight Fresh spinach pasta tossed in our house marinara SAT 8am -12midnight sauce and topped with baked swai fish seasoned with a special sauce with onions, olives and capers.

SUN 8am -10pm

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

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rakuenlounge.com 524-0920

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D I N I N G O U T | M AY 1 9 - 2 5 , 2 0 1 3 | 2 5

WHERE TO DINE Tanaka of Tokyo

Sumo Ramen

RaKuen Lounge

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

1153 Bethel Street 524-0920

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

1111 McCully Street 947-5411

888-5563

2700 S. King St. 947-2836

Corned Beef Hash Loco Moco

375-1200

Open Daily 11am - 9pm

www.infernospizzahawaii.com

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Bulgogi Pokum – Marinated beef

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

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5% OFF BREAKFAST & LUNCH 10% OFF DINNER

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626 Sheridan St. 596-0799

1726 Kapiolani Blvd.

941-6678

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2746 Kaimuki Avenue 732-1656

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

Sushi Company

Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen

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949 Kapahulu Ave. 737-5015

CENTRAL, in Waikiki Shopping Plaza 922-4702

Restaurant Suntory

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

Heijouen Restaurant

EAST, in King’s Village 922-4233

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

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521-1688

OPEN DAILY 10:30am-8:30pm

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when Dining Alone

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

Expires 5/31/13

2850 Paa St. (near Airport and 99 Ranch Market) 833-3728

10% OFF

You’ve met your deadlines and passed your tests.

RECEIVE A

on a Second Dinner

PARTY TRAY SPECIAL

Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)

5% OFF

Credit Card Sale Only (With Coupon)

Hong Kong Dim Sum & Regular Menu Items

Now it’s time to work toward leaving your nests.

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.

Make your mark and do something nobody’s ever seen.

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant Liliha Square by Times Supermarket

524-1628

Congrats to the graduating class of 2013!

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

with coupon

2nd entree of equal or lesser value.

Cannot combine w/ other discounts/offers.

Exp. 5/23/13.

www.eggsnthings.com

Celebrating 11 Years!

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

Sincerely, Bryce “Saimin Jr�

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

WAIMALU

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98-020 Kam Hwy.

94-256 Waipahu Depot St.

91-919 Fort Weaver Rd.

488-8824

676-2088

689-0999

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

PACIFIC RIM 3660 Waialae Ave. 737-1177

Adega Portuguese 1138 Smith Street 566-5909

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

Teriyaki Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15.95 Daily Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$23.95 Sukiyaki Steak . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$21.95 Teriyaki Steak & Chicken Combo .$23.95 Military Appreciation Month

Reg. $15.99

955-3388

FREE Vegetarian

BYOB No Corkage

Entree

with purchase of 3 Entrees

FREE FRIED RICE

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

Canton Seafood Restaurant Best Cantonese Cuisine

98-150 Kaonohi St. 488-4900

738 Kapahulu Ave. 737-2900

WHOLE WITH SEASONING HERBS

OPEN DAILY: 10am — midnight 923 KEEAUMOKU ST.

Waimalu Shopping Center 98-042 Kamehameha Hwy 487-5091

Pho My Lien

NIGHTLY 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Reg. $12.99

Pho Five-0

GYUTA

LIMITED TIME ONLY!

HALF

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

1006 Kapahulu Ave. 688-8891

SHABU SHABU

PORTUGUESE

3660 on the Rise

Hi Sandwich & Drink

Blue Water Shrimp & Seafood

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

VIETNAMESE

SEAFOOD

Chef Chai

PLUS our Military Discount!

Offer valid thru 5/31/13 with valid Military ID

1841 Ala Moana Blvd.

941-4444

Honolulukobe.com

Between Ilikai & Hilton Hawaiian Village DINNER SERVED FROM 5:30 NIGHTLY. VALET PARKING AVAILABLE. NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER OFFER.

Authentic Indian Cuisine.

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT/OWNER CALL: LUNCH: Wednesday - Sunday 12-2:30pm SINCE MAY 2012 DINNER: 5pm - 10pm Daily 1778 Ala Moana Blvd., Ste. 213 Validated Parking Discovery Bay (Across Ilikai) No other specials or discounts apply at this time. www.MonsoonIndiaOahu.com Catering Available

941-5111

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First Course – Choice of:

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Hawaii’s Favorite Plate Lunch STORY BY MICHELLE LEE • PHOTOS BY LAWRENCE TABUDLO

W

ith graduation season upon us, many are quickly their calendars to attend ceremonies and celebratory gatherings galore. To help ease the food-planning process, one of Hawaii’s most cherished eateries, L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, invites all to take advantage of its catering service.

For parties both large and small, L&L Hawaiian Barbecue offers a wide variety of party-friendly appetizers and dishes. Over the course of the past 40 years, the diner has accumulated a loyal fan base of new and loyal customers. “Some of our customers have been dining with us for more than three decades,” says Brandon Dela Cruz, director of marketing at L&L Hawaiian Barbecue.

“Our chefs have been using the traditional L&L recipes ever since the start, so over time our food has really become an island staple.”

Those looking to cater food for a gathering can choose from any item on the regular L&L Hawaiian Barbecue menu. Party packs come in small, medium and large sizes. Local favorites include BBQ Short Ribs (starting at $39.99), Chicken Katsu (starting at $22.99) and Kalua Pork (starting at $34.99).

In addition to consistency and quality, accessibility is also one of L&L Hawaiian Barbecue’s most prominent advantages as a catering service.

“From any point on the island, there is always

L&L HAWAIIAN BARBECUE 2 8 | D I N I N G O U T | M AY 1 9 - 2 5 , 2 0 1 3

at least one L&L within 15 minutes or less,” explains Dela Cruz. “Depending on the location, some places also offer delivery service.”

Aloha-spirited and hardworking, the staff at L&L Hawaiian Barbecue understands good customer service.

“A lot of our locations are run by families,” says

Dela Cruz. “They view the restaurant as more than just a place of work.”

With each L&L Hawaiian Barbecue location, customers can expect various discounts and specials to get even more out of the flavorful menu selection. “Some of the locations are very generous about adding extra sides to a minimum purchase order, such as free rice,” says Dela Cruz.

In addition, currently on all catering orders of $100 or more, customers will receive a free gift pack of L&L Hawaiian Barbecue logo items, valued at $50.

The eatery’s delectable fusion of Asian and American flavors is not unique to Hawaii.

“The growth we have experienced in just the last couple of years has been tremendous,” says Dela Cruz.

A testament of its success, L&L Hawaiian Barbecue has stores in cities all across the nation, including Las Vegas, New York City, Dallas and Los Angeles, with international locations in Japan and America Samoa. Soon, the restaurant also will open a franchise in Guangdong, China.

Once the graduation parties and celebrations have come to a close, customers can Corporate Executive Chef look forward to taking part in L&L Hawaiian Raymond Cheng with Chicken Barbecue’s famed “76 Cent Plate Lunch” proKatsu and Kalua Pork plates motion June 13. Stay tuned for more details.

• 550 Paiea St., Honolulu (and various locations) • 839-1111 • Open Monday–Sunday, 5:30 a.m.-11 p.m.