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Little Village Noodle House is big on family-style dining and award-winning Chinese cuisine, including customer favorites, Seafood Fried Noodle, Orange Chicken and Honey Walnut Shrimp. See Page 4 | Rachel Breit photo

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Todai's devotion to desserts | 6 Tempura is golden at Blue Water Shrimp & Seafood | 12

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Ichiriki Japanese Nabe Restaurant

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Doctor Ordered

By Alana Folen | Photos by Rachel Breit

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hat a week! I’ve been under the weather, and this time I’ve got it bad. There must be some sort of virus going around, because I’ve caught it full-force. You name

it, I’ve got it — severe body aches, a fever, a runny nose that requires a box of tissues a day, an irritating cough and a throat that is so painfully raw.

How pleasant, right?

Well, I’ve complained enough.

It’s no fun being sick, especially when my workouts have been put on hiatus (major bummer), but life goes on! There’s work to be done and good food to eat!

On the bright side though,

the best way to get better is with nabe, better known as soul food, in my opinion.

Nabemono is a Japanese dining concept that refers to a variety of hot-pot or one-pot dishes. The dish is cooked atop portable stoves at the table where diners take the reins and cook a myriad of ingredients, from seafood to vegetables and meat, in a pot filled to the brim with a mouthwatering broth.

So, this week, nabe is just what the doctor ordered! The soup soothes my throat and the steam clears my sinuses.

Here at the following Ono, You Know establishments, I’ve come alive once again, all thanks to their delicious nabe!

Above: The editor gets back to health with New Eagle Cafe’s Lobster Nabe.

Left: New Eagle Cafe’s Lobster Nabe ($27.95)

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New Eagle Cafe When comfort food is the only cure, New Eagle Cafe is the place to be. This local-style diner hits the spot with its classic favorites of oxtail soup, prime rib and more. And while

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Schedule your Private Party Now There are still open dates for you to schedule business luncheons, weddings, or graduation dinner parties. State of the arts facilities and food menus from Stage Restaurant.

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STORY BY ALANA FOLEN | PHOTOS BY RACHEL BREIT

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ucked away in the heart of Chinatown is a place of solitude, where the palate becomes one with authentic Chinese cuisine beyond compare. Here, at Little Village Noodle House on Smith Street, patrons are welcome into a rustic, open atmosphere that is an escape from the bustling city life just outside the doors.

The sound of chirping birds can be heard within the eatery as friendly servers quickly present plates of both exotic and familiar fare to tables, where diners can’t wait to dive right in.

Orange Chicken ($9.95) Seafood Fried Noodle ($9.95)

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Founded more than a decade ago

by Kenneth and Jennifer Chan, Little Village Noodle House was built with uniqueness in mind.

“We’ve always wanted Little Village to be different from other Chinese restaurants in Hawaii,” says partner David Chang. “There are countless Chinese restaurants in our state, so we wanted ours to stand out. Here, we emphasize Northern-style (Chinese) cuisine, but we also feature some Cantonese-style dishes because that’s what locals are used to.”

According to Chang, Northern-style Chinese cuisine can be categorized as spicy, with little use of gravy, whereas Cantonese cuisine is renowned for its generous portions of gravy and flavors evoking a mild flair.

“Everything on our menu is good, but our signature dishes — as indicated on the menu — are exceptional.

We also have a specials board that’s

worth looking at,” Chang states.

“Family-style dining is our concept, in which everyone can share many dishes and try a bit of everything. Family-style dining brings people together.”

To begin, Chang recommends, Pot Stickers ($4.95 for four pieces, $7.75 for eight pieces), which are handwrapped with chicken, pork or tofu fillings and pan-fried or steamed to perfection. A dipping sauce infused with garlic, ginger and apple cider vinegar accompanies this appetizer.

With 113 items on the menu, selecting a handful of entrees may seem utterly impossible, but Orange Chicken ($9.95) and Honey Walnut Shrimp ($16.50) are two must-haves.

“We use a secret sweet and sour sauce, made out of real orange juice, in our Orange Chicken,” explains Chang, noting that the superlative sauce coats each tender morsel of boneless, deep-fried chicken.

As the restaurant’s No. 1 seller, Honey Walnut Shrimp presents a half pound of jumbo shrimp tossed in a garlic and green onion cream sauce, topped with candied walnuts. This seafood lover’s favorite is the epitome of sweet and savory.

Next on the list of seafood specialties is Steamed Basa Fillet ($14.50), a flaky white fish doused in a homemade ginger onion soy sauce and garnished with fresh slivers of ginger and onion.

“The taste of the fillet is very neutral and clean, and the sauce brings a nice flavor to the dish. It’s a healthy option,” Chang says.

What’s in a name? Well, it’s only fitting that Little Village Noodle House dishes up an array of noodle classics, including Seafood Fried Noodle ($9.95). This best-selling specialty features a plate of crispy chow mein with gravy adorned with a medley of shrimp, squid, scallops, shiitake mush-

Honey Walnut Shrimp ($16.50)

Pot Stickers ($7.75, 8 pieces)

rooms, carrots, won bok, baby corn and water chestnuts.

“Customers always compliment on the fresh taste of our dishes, and that’s because we use only the highest quality ingredients, and we use absolutely no MSG or artificial flavors,” Chang states. “It’s all about our special cooking techniques. There’s a unique wok cooking style that brings out the natural flavors.” f Finally, a show-stopper lies in Vol-

Volcano Pork Chop ($12.75)

cano Pork Chop ($12.75), in which deep-fried pork chop is beautifully battered and topped off with cloves of roasted garlic, wrapped in foil and ignited at your table. Small flames bring about a flair, and it’s ready to be devoured.

Little Village Noodle House caters to eclectic diners, with a broad range of its customer base kamaaina and visitors from the Mainland.

“We firmly believe that it’s our food

and clean environment that keeps customers coming back for more. We cater to the customer,” Chang adds, mentioning that a vegetarian substitute is available for all dishes.

“I hope for continued success for the restaurant. For those who have yet to try Little Village, I would like them to dine here, and for our longtime, loyal customers, I want them to rediscover the restaurant and try new items.”

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lunch buffet tables.

Oreo, Green Tea and Mango Cakes are bite-sized morsels that will put a smile on anyone’s face.

Their small size allows customers to not feel as guilty when indulging in these tasty treats.

In addition to the cakes, there also are different types of Jell-O, cheesecakes, cookies, fruits, tarts and pastries, and each item has the presentation as-

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pect of dining covered.

The colors and arrangement of each piece make for an elegant, upscale look that reflects the taste and experience.

Crepes are Todai’s most popular dessert item, according to Kim, and they can be adorned with bananas, strawberry, chocolate syrup and more!

During dinner, customers also can indulge in the magnificent chocolate

Todai’s take on the sweetest treats, buffet style

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ocals know exactly where to head when that special occasion rolls around, especially if the number of guests is plentiful. Good thing Todai in Waikiki, which opened in 1999, seats more than 400 people and has a vast selection of food to choose from.

And we’re not talking just any food. Todai has crab legs, prime rib, various types of sushi and yes, even desserts!

All desserts are included in the buffet price ($11.98 lunch Monday to Friday; $15.98 dinner Monday to Friday; $25.98 lunch Saturday and Sunday; $26.98 dinner Saturday and Sunday).

Manager Justin Kim gave Dining Out a glimpse into the desserts that adorn the

Crepe with Ice cream Photos by Anthony Consillio

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fountain with assorted dipping treats such as marshmallows, bananas and strawberries.

Since Todai is a familyoriented restaurant, it offers many desserts that everyone in the family will love. Are you a chocolate lover? The Oreo Cake and Chocolate Fountain will do the trick. Trying to eat healthy? Pick up some fresh fruit (and dip it in the chocolate if you

wish). Want something rich? Snag a piece of cheesecake.

Looking at the dessert selection, anyone with a sweet tooth might faint to the floor. And that’s just the lunch dessert selection. Todai offers a much more expansive dessert selection during its dinner hours, so make sure to stop in for that.

The establishment’s dessert bar is no joke.

TODAI WHERE 1910 Ala Moana Blvd. CALL 947-1000 HOURS Lunch: Monday-Friday, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

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A haven of heavenly starters

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ho would think Shiro's Saimin Haven would have appetizers? But, the fact they would have awesome homemade noodle dishes? Of course.

Since 1969, the family-friendly eatery has dished out more than one million bowls of steaming broth and tender noodles, and with a massive menu of local favorites, the inclusion of pupus is obvious, but hidden.

The appetizers are not segregated onto their own menu section, but rather grouped with “sides” ranging from poached eggs to tofu. So, if your

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Country-Fried Noodles ($7.95). Rachel Breit photos

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pleasure is pork belly, mochiko chicken or even a large plate of noodles to share, this is the section to ponder.

Most popular, and perhaps best, is Crispy Pork Belly ($4.35). The baked and fried slices of pork began as a special, but customer demand forced its inclusion onto the main menu. No surprise there. The meat is slow roasted for three hours to remove most of the fat and to begin the crisping process. Upon order, the pork is fried, leaving the meat wonderfully crunchy, almost like a crispy pork rind, and the fat remains sweet and chewy.

Homemade ponzu sauce completes the flavor.

Country-Fried Noodles ($7.95), available eight different ways, is a dish as old as the restaurant and is often the first item requested for larger groups. Made in house, the noodles are mixed with pork, chicken, cabbage, white onion, green onion, char siu, luncheon meat and eggs to Mochiko Chicken ($3.95) create an item that catering manager Bryce Fujimoto says will create a small riot if taken off the menu. It's that popular.

Another large plate to share is Maki Sushi Roll ($4.15), in which rice, tuna, seasoned egg roll and fish cake are rolled in a seaweed wrap and served in a portion not usually permissible for the price. That shouldn't be too surprising, as everything on the menu is fairly priced.

Mochiko Chicken — tender, tangy and sweet — is just $3.95 and French Fries with Gravy is $2.70 for an appetizer that begins with beef and pork drippings reduced with carrots, onion and celery and served on top of crispy fries.

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t’s best known as the home of world-famous Max’s Fried Chicken, but Max’s of Manila is quite accommodating when it comes to meeting customer demands and expectations, and vegetarians are welcome.

The dishes are cooked to order here, and several of them can be requested sans the meat (just ask your server), so you can just let the chickens go home to roost.

Asparagus and Tofu ($8.95) complement each other quite well, and at Max’s they’re sauteed with wood ear mushrooms (black fungus) laced with ginger and

Heart of Palm Salad (Ubod Salad) ($6.95) Photo courtesy of Max's of Manila

Asparagus and Tofu ($8.95) Leah Friel file photo

sesame oil. It’s a colorful, appetizing yet simple preparation that lets the fresh, tasty spears take center stage while the mushrooms and cubes of tofu shine in their sup-

VO porting roles, making this a sure bet for an encore the next time you visit the eatery.

A cool, crisp salad fits the bill anytime, and Max’s Ubod Salad ($6.95) is a popular concoction. It’s made with coconut heart of palm, which is crisp like bamboo shoots but sweeter (without that

sometimes unpleasant odor bamboo shoots can emit, which some people don’t care for). The heart of palm is cubed, mixed with raisins, tossed in a very light, creamy sauce (which contains mayonnaise), topped with pineapple and served on a bed of fresh lettuce, so it’s crunchy, a little sweet

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So, there’s much more here than fried chicken and crispy pata. Let’s give Max’s a round of applause.

And right now, with graduations in full swing, Max’s of Manila has its catering menus ready and plenty of space available for all those private parties.

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You can’t beat Ho Ho’s new buffet items

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HO HO CHINESE CUISINE WHERE 590 Farrington Hwy., Kapolei CALL 692-9880 HOURS Daily, Dim sum and manapua from 6 a.m.

Lunch buffet, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Dinner buffet, 5-9 p.m.

n the world of good eats, sometimes you really can have it all.

Such is the case at Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine in Kapolei, where your dining experience will not only be filled with tasty, satisfying dishes, but it will barely make a dent in your wallet. What could be better?

The buffet-style eatery brings together a vast range of Chinese and local flavors in its incredibly affordable all-you-can-eat buffets (Monday-Friday: $9.95, lunch; MondayThursday: $16.95, dinner; Saturday-Sunday: $11.95, lunch; Friday-Sunday: $18.95, dinner). Ho Ho also dishes out a la carte items, dim sum and manapua,

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT Armando Bauzon with Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine’s favorites; Sea Salt and Black Pepper Shrimp; Spare Ribs with Li Hing Mui Sauce

trons envision li hing powder sprinkled over their favorite childhood snacks, the restaurant sees it as a valuable sauce ingredient.

Its sweet, salty and slightly tart flavor is a surprisingly wonderful complement to the meat’s savoriness.

Ho Ho’s also is unveiling Sea Salt and Black Pepper Shrimp today. Ching says the eatery’s shrimp dishes

ensuring there’s something for everyone to enjoy. The spacious dining room is perfect for large parties as well.

It’s a great time to take advantage of all the establishment has to offer, seeing as its lunch and dinner buffets just got sassier with the addition of two new menu items. Accord-

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ing to general manager James Ching, who helped inspire each fresh creation, delving into Spare Ribs with Li Hing Mui Sauce is a must.

“This one has been popular so far,” explains Ching.

“Li hing mui is dried plum and it has a sweet and sour flavor.”

While many local pa-

fly off the buffet line, so this Singapore-style variation offers another way for customers to enjoy the seafood. “It’s crispy and has a lot of flavor from the salt and black pepper,” he adds.

Regardless of the time of day, event or craving, Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine presents a quintessential feast for the whole family.

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Shrimp Won Ton noodle in broth $8.95 Nathalie Walker photo

ne of the best things about Hong Kong is the food, so when I heard Anytime Cafe owner Ken Wong speaking Cantonese, I had to ask if they are a Hong Kong-style restaurant.

He said yes, and I immediately became excited.

But the restaurant offers more than just Hong Kong-style cuisine. There also are burgers, sandwiches, and local favorites such as Loco Moco ($11.95) and Oxtail Soup ($11.95), as well as a variety of Italian dishes, including Pizza, Spaghettini and Risottos.

My personal favorites on the menu are French Toast with Peanut Butter Filling-Hong Kong style ($6.95), Rice Soup or Jook ($4.95-$8.95), Green Onion Pancakes ($3.95) and Hai-nan Chicken Rice ($12.95).

Also popular is Shrimp Wonton Noodle in Broth ($8.95), which can be substituted with shrimp noodle ($9.25) or served lo mein-style (add $2).

"The noodles and wonton peel are from Canada," says Wong. "It's more of a traditional Hong Kongstyle dish. I'm Chinese, I'm from Hong Kong, I know what kind of noodles it should be and this is the closest I've found and good quality, so we don't mind the extra cost to bring it in."

Some must-try new specials include Bone In Pork Chop ($14.95), which features a juicy pan-fried pork chop in a mushroom cream sauce served with vegetable and pasta; and Squid Ink Linguine with Calamari ($16.95), which is a fresh squid ink pasta tossed with calamari rings in a house marinara sauce.

For dessert, Snow Ice is amazing, and available in mango, strawberry, green tea, milk, honeydew and taro flavors. And the beverage options are a great reflection of a Hong Kong cafe, with Hong KongStyle Coffee, Milk Tea and Mixed Coffee/Tea; as well as Tea with lemon, Honey Lemon, Soy Bean Milk and more.

"We are a casual, family-friendly restaurant, and our prices are affordable,” says Wong.

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ou know a chef is serious about presenting the best possible product when he forgoes chopsticks and uses his bare hands to drop his tempura into the hot oil. Yes, chef Yukio

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Kawahara of Blue Water Shrimp & Seafood, can put his fingers directly in hot oil. “Nobody believes me. It’s very dangerous and you need experience. But that’s the reason we can make it more crispy and evenly coated,� he explains.

His tempura prowess is showed off in his new Shrimp Tempura plate lunch ($9.95). Kawahara’s use of top-of-the-line tempura flour, cooled ingredients, hot fresh oil and daring technique ensures his tempura stays crispy and lightly crunchy to the last bite. The tempura, like everything else at the eatery, is made to order so it’s at its peak of flavor.

The plate lunch comes with a variety of tempura: three pieces of shrimp, one piece of ahi (or other fresh fish such as mahi mahi straight from the auction), mushroom, zucchini (both green and yellow) and potato. Kawahara even fries

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that their flavors mingle.

For added tastiness, dunk the tempura in the housemade sauce. Bonito, sake, mirin and sugar provide just the right accompaniment.

Order the plate lunch with sushi (ahi or other available ingredients) or rice.

If you truly love tempura and sushi, Tempura Sushi Roll ($8.95) is just for you.

Kawahara combines tempura shrimp, crab, egg, shiitake mushroom, cucumber, ginger and eel (depending on availability). Even when it’s wrapped up in rice and nori, the shrimp tempura remains perfectly crispy.

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he charming cafes of France collide with paradise at Brasserie Du Vin. With a full indoor bar and seating area, in addition to a quaint outdoor patio, this Bethel Street establishment boasts a plethora of French-inspired fare, including Pan Roasted Jidori Chicken Breast.

Executive chef Marco Elder plans to add this dinner favorite to Du Vin’s lunch menu early next month, and highly recommends this rustic spread of ratatouille and tender chicken.

“It’s called airline chicken breast because the drumette and breast resemble a tail of an airplane,” Elder explains.

A free-range, organic airline chicken breast is the focal point of the dish, and Elder reveals that the majority of the flavor is derived from the red wine brine that soaks into every crevice of the meat.

“We boil red wine with salt, sugar and sage and let the chicken sit in that concoction overnight. This results in moist and well-seasoned meat. We then pan roast it, and the sugar brings about a nice caramelization to the chicken.”

Ratatouille, a classic French side dish, is a gorgeous medley of locally grown diced vegetables, including fresh onions, yellow and red bell peppers, zucchini, eggplant and cherry tomatoes seasoned with white wine, thyme, garlic, salt and pepper.

The earthy flavors of the ratatouille and chicken are infused with a lavender balsamic reduction, which presents an essence of tanginess that brings everything together.

Fresh baby arugula also adds some spice to the dish.

“This dish was a playful inspiration off of a special I ran about a year ago, and we slowly perfected it to what it is today. It’s a great lighter fare for summer,” Elder says.

“The trick to ratatouille is that you have to slowly layer your ingredients and sauté them separately,” Elder explains.

“With a good ratatouille, all the vegetables should be crunchy, nothing should be over-cooked. It’s served warm, not hot, so that the taste of the vegetables can permeate throughout your taste buds.”

BRASSERIE DU VIN Monday-Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (lunch), 4 to 10 p.m. (dinner) 115 Bethel St., Honolulu Call: 545-1115

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Server Brittany Liwai with Inferno’s mouthwatering fries and pizza.

Margherita Pizza ($14)

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ith a large brick oven stoked with kiawe wood and its resulting sweet, smoky aroma ready and rearing to go, Inferno’s Wood Fire Pizza has ignited Hawaii’s hunger for quality pizza pies.

Each pizza at Inferno’s is hand-crafted and prepared with the finest, freshest ingredients, and baked to crispy perfection at 800 degrees in the distinctive dome-shaped oven dubbed “The Beast.” The business concept started as a mobile wood-fire pizza operation, and the pizzas’ popularity produced the permanent Ward Center location.

“The pizzas are really just based on what people like here, and feature whatever local ingredients we can get,” says owner Kyle Okumoto. “We

make the dough fresh daily with flour from Italy. We use kiawe wood in the oven to create that flavor from the smoke, and the pizza cooks really fast so the crust is nice and crispy.”

One of the distinctive pizzas offered up at Inferno’s is Guava Smoked Pork ($16), which features fresh mozzarella cheese, local Shinsato guava-smoked pork, fresh mushrooms, Maui onions and a locally crafted Kilauea barbecue sauce available in both spicy and mild. The sweet and savory pork coupled with the tangy barbecue sauce and crisp onions create a musttry assortment of flavors.

For those diners who prefer a hearty helping of fresh vegetables, Inferno’s serves up a Veggie ($15) pizza, which includes fresh mozzarella, fresh mushrooms and Maui onions,

local tomatoes and olives.

Margherita ($14) features a classic blend of fresh mozzarella, and local basil and tomatoes. Similarly, Spinach Garlic Tomato ($14) produces plenty of flavorful garlic, fresh mozzarella, spinach and local Roma tomatoes.

Those diners craving an extra level of heat can reach for Chicken Ranch Jalapeno ($16) pizza, which features jalapenos, spinach, mushrooms, olives and roasted chicken.

“It’s a way different pizza, a much better product than what you get at other pizza establishments,” says Okumoto. “You’ve got to try it. It’s an authentic, Neapolitan style pizza,” which is heralded for its hand-kneaded dough that bakes crispy on the outside while remaining tender and aromatic.

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Prior to picking one’s favorite pizza, Infernos’ also satisfies diners with an array of appetizers including Potato Skins ($8 with Bacon and Cheese, Pepperoni or Sausage) or French Fries ($6 for plain, $8 for Bacon and Cheddar). Fresh salads also are available as the House Spring Mix ($4 for small, $8 for large) is accompanied by house-made pomegranate or strawberry vinaigrette.

The multiple pizza selections at Inferno’s pair perfectly with the locally brewed beers crafted and served at the eatery. Hawaiian Islands Brewing Company has partnered with Inferno’s, tapping into a host of local flavor profiles that come through in the freshly brewed beverages.

The Lei O’ Mano IPA, HI Brew Lager, Diamond Head Gold Ale and Akamai Amber Ale ($5 per pint) flow from the taps as do

Mac Nut Brown Ale and Kona Coffee Stout ($6 per pint), which have drawn rave reviews from customers thus far. The latter features hints of authentic Kona coffee that provides a bold, full-bodied flavor that truly embodies one of the state’s most popular exports.

Mango Wheat Ale ($5 per pint) puts a local spin on the Belgian wheat-style beer that is both flavorful with hints of sweet fruit and easy to drink, while newly added Imperial IPA and BarleyWine ($10 per pint) please the palate one pint at a time.

The ice-cold brews are available from Inferno’s full bar, and diners can order them by the glass as the piping hot pizzas are brought to the table. The beer also is available to go in the form of 64-ounce growlers ($18), which can be refilled over and over for $12 — a delicious and cost-effective option for

tailgating and large gatherings.

Inferno’s also serves up happy hour from 4 to 7 p.m. daily, and includes $3 pints of most beer selections. The special drink menu also includes specialty dinks and cocktails for $3 apiece, including SakeTinis with fresh citrus and cranberry juices, Sriracha Bloody Mary and Margarita of the Mayans. The eatery recently introduced live music performances every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night from 5 to 9 p.m. by various local artists.

Just in time for graduation season, Inferno’s is ready to help with hosting parties and large get-togethers for all occasions.

The restaurant even features a special in-house catering menu, and those interested are encouraged to call 375-1200 for more details and information.

Stop in today, and grab a slice — and pint — of paradise.

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ocated in Waikiki, Monsoon India enjoys a customer base from all over the world.

“They give us the best compliments,” owner and chef Imran Khan says. “They tell us that it is the most authentic Indian food they have ever had.”

And the food maintains its authenticity for good reason: Khan moved to the Islands from Pakistan in 2006 to attend school. But he soon found that his passions were elsewhere.

When he first arrived in the Islands, Khan says that his cooking skills were limited. But he got hired at an Indian restaurant, where he learned the ropes from notable chefs.

“Over time, I grew to love it,” he recalls.

Before long, Khan was creating his own recipes drawing on inspiration from the foods he knew growing up.

“I was raised eating the same type of food,” he says.

With his creativity and experience in working all parts of the kitchen, Khan decided to start his own business. After owning another Indian restaurant previously, Khan opened the first branch of Monsoon India in Kihei, Maui.

“After about two years, we expanded and opened a Monsoon India in Waikiki,” he explains.

The restaurants have been so popular that, soon after, the Waikiki location opened its doors in 2010, another one in Lahaina soon followed.

“We are looking forward to expanding even more,” he says.

Owner/Chef Khan says that one of Imran Kahn the things that sets Monsoon India apart from other restaurants is its dedication to using fresh ingredients.

“We do not use any frozen items here.”

Monsoon India purchases all of its produce from local vendors to ensure that it’s serving fresh, quality vegetables.

“It’s about healthy cooking, and it adds more flavor to the food,” he explains. “To keep the flavor in the food, you use fresh ingredients.”

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Vegetable Somosa ($6.95) Anthony Consillio photos

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hile diners might not necessarily associate Waikiki with quality Indian food, that’s exactly what Monsoon India, located in the Discovery Bay building, serves up.

“Not too many people on this island know about Indian food,” says owner and chef Imran Khan.

“Indian food is something very new here,” he says. “But the trend is changing and the word

is getting out.”

Monsoon India specializes in authentic Indian cuisine from the Northern part of the country.

To begin your foray into Indian cuisine, a popular appetizer is Vegetable Samosa ($6.95), which is a deep-fried vegetable turnover with a potato and green bean filling.

“It is one of the most popular Indian appetizers,” Khan says.

One of Monsoon India’s most popular entrees is Coconut

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Chicken ($17.95), which features fresh coconut cooked with curry and is served with rice.

“It’s rich, it’s thick and it has a lot of flavor to it,” he says, noting that it is not too spicy. “The chicken has been added to the sauce and it has been cooked to perfection, so all the flavors blend really well.”

Khan also says Palak Paneer ($15.95), which is a combination of spinach and cottage cheese, is not to be missed.

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oyal Garden Chinese Restaurant offers regal flavors without the royal price tag.

Now through the month of June, two specials not offered on the menu are 50 percent off with the purchase of any other two entrees.

Tee Par Duck ($21 with the promotion, $42 regular price) must be ordered at

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least one day in advance because of the preparation that takes place. Unlike other roast duck, Tee Par Duck is made with different ingredients, which complete the marinade.

“With the roast duck, we roast the whole duck, we don’t open it,” explains owner Calvin Wong of the cooking process. “With the Tee Par Duck, we open it completely and marinate the duck.”

This process allows for a duck with full-bodied flavors. Depending on the size of the duck, it can take anywhere from 35 to 40 minutes to roast.

Wong says Tee Par Duck

can feed anywhere from five to 10 people.

The second special is Chicken Won Ton Soup and Casserole ($15 with the promotion, $30 regular price). A rich chicken broth is combined with half a chicken and 10 pieces of won ton — also making it a good dish to share around the table with friends or family members.

Royal Garden, which has been open for more than 28 years at its Ala Moana Hotel location, continues to pride itself on its traditional offerings.

“It is traditional Cantonese food, Hong Kongstyle,” says Wong.

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Coconut Chicken ($17.95) and Palak Paneer ($15.95)

“The spinach is a base, and you can add meat or vegetable of your own choice,” he says.

For those who like it hot, Khan says Lamb Vindaloo ($18.95) is the way to go.

“It’s not even just spicy it’s actually super spicy,” he says. “But for this dish, the spicier it is, the more flavorful it is.

“You also can get it with chicken or shrimp,” Khan adds. “It is a traditional brown, onion-based curry with a touch of tomato.”

To end your meal on a sweet note, the restaurant offers traditional Indian desserts including Gulab Jamun ($5.95), or dried milk dumplings, which are deep-fried in a honey sauce, and Rasmalai ($6.95), which are

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minced cottage cheese patties.

For a great way to taste a variety of Indian dishes, check out the Father’s Day Buffet ($21.95; $14.95 for children between ages 5 and 10). Selections will include chicken, lamb, shrimp and vegetarian dishes, along with yogurt sauce, salad, naan and more.

Although Indian food might not be the most popular type of cuisine in the Islands — not yet, anyway — it seems that it is only a matter of time, based on the growing popularity of Monsoon India.

“Customers are loving it,” Khan says.

“The word is spreading.”

Contact Christina O’Connor at diningout@staradvertiser.com

Chicken Won Ton Soup and Casserole ($15 with promotion, $30 regular price) Above Tee Par Duck ($21 with promotion, $42 regular price) Cici Lau photos

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Left Ichiriki’s Angry Goma Nabe ($23.95). Lawrence Tabudlo file photo Above Ichiriki’s Mushroom Nabe ($24.95). Nathalie Walker file photo Right Japanese Restaurant Aki’s Tan Tan Nabe. ($18 per order with a two-order minimum). Anthony Consillio photo

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these items are tried-and-true, this Nimitz eatery stirs up the pot with its one-of-akind Lobster Nabe. Priced at $27.95, patrons are presented with a whole Maine lobster served with tofu and vegetables in a savory broth, comprised of a shoyu base infused with seaweed.

“Won bok, button mushrooms, tofu and the nabe broth are all very good,” says restaurant cook Gary Taguiran. “However, you don’t see many nabe offerings with a 1 pound lobster!”

As Taguiran presented me with Lobster Nabe, I was beyond impressed. Once you pick the meaty morsels out of its shell and the chunks of lobster meat submerge in the broth, the taste is unbelievably ono — the pieces of lobster soak up all the flavors of the broth.

Lobster Nabe comes complete with rice, miso soup, tsukemono, tossed salad and a beverage of your choice.

Bite after bite, slurp after slurp, I started to feel better in no time! Trust me, your appetite will definitely soar to new heights at New Eagle Cafe, so flock on over!

New Eagle Cafe 1130 N. Nimitz Hwy., Ste. A-100 545-2233

Ichiriki Japanese Nabe Restaurant The home of all things nabe is none other than Ichiriki Japanese Nabe Restaurant, where robust flavors and quality fresh ingredients stand in the forefront.

Co-founders Issei Kazama and Riki Kobayashi opened the doors to Ichiriki’s original location on Piikoi Street in 2006, and to this day, the Piikoi store is my goto pick when I’m craving boiling pots of nabe or Japanese hot pot.

According to Kazama, nabe is generally consumed in Japan during the cold winter months to provide warmth. Yet, a thought entered Kazama’s mind: “Why not serve nabe all year long in Hawaii?” That simple inquiry broke the stereotype of nabe solely being a winter dish.

With a slew of nabe selections to choose from, it’s hard to decide on what to order. Although, when I’m congested, Angry Goma Nabe ($23.95) is the cure-all.

As the restaurant’s spiciest nabe, hints of jalapeno, habanero peppers and a bit of sesame swim in the broth. It’s time to clear the sinuses! Add your choice of meat (it’s usually paired with pork, but I prefer ribeye) and the assortment of vegetables, salmon, shrimp, chicken and homemade meatballs to the mix and what you get is a filling feast with fantastic flavor and a zestful kick.

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“Angry Goma Nabe has been on our secret menu for about a year now, with almost a cult following. We thought it would be a good time to add it to the regular menu, since so many people have been asking for a spicier nabe,” Kazama states.

Mushroom Nabe ($24.95), with a grand assortment of seasonal mushrooms, along with Seafood Nabe ($28.95), a shoyubased nabe served with Madagascar shrimp, calamari and scallops, are my other Ichiriki favorites. The list goes on, but to make it easy for any Ichiriki firsttimer, know that you can’t go wrong here.

Everything is delicious!

The interactive dining experience of cooking nabemono never gets old. Fresh ingredients, an amazing broth and a portable stove at your table are all you need. And just when you think you’ve filled up on everything in your hot pot, think again. Ramen or udon is brought to the table at the end of your meal to enjoy with every last drop of soup!

Ichiriki Japanese Nabe Restaurant 510 Piikoi St. #102 589-2299

Japanese Restaurant Aki For a relaxed and contemporary dining adventure, Japanese Restaurant Aki on

Makaloa Street (on the mauka side of the block between Ala Moana Center and Walmart) makes its patrons feel like royalty with premier customer service and top-notch Japanese fare.

Join the dinner crowd and request the renowned Tan Tan Nabe ($18 for one order, minimum of two orders required).

Feeling not so hot? Well, Tan Tan Nabe will bring you back to life, as this hot pot dish features a thick, sweet and spicy tan tan broth composed of sesame oil and a blend of secret spices. Then, tender strips of pork belly and ground pork, along with king, shiitake and enoki mushrooms, bean sprouts, tofu and cabbage are stirred into the broth for added flair.

According to manager Aki Hirose, Japanese Restaurant Aki is the only place to obtain your tan tan nabe fix.

“Nabe is quite popular nowadays, so we were inspired to present this dish to our customers,” he says.

For an additional price, patrons are offered a choice of rice ($3) or ramen ($4) to slurp up with the leftover nabe broth.

Japanese Restaurant Aki 1427 Makaloa St. 955-8528

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fter 19 years, Boston’s North End Pizza Bakery continues to serve as Hawaii’s original home of the 19-inch, three-pound pizza in the heart of Kailua.

President Mike Bianchi built the pizzeria two decades ago on the “three pillars” of quality, quantity and price, and the same values serve as the foundation of the business today.

Boston’s North End Pizza still serves up “Hawaii’s Largest Slice,” which constitutes one fourth of the massive pizza pie. While others have attempted to capitalize on the “Boston’s” moniker, the Kailua locale has remained true to its original recipes and fresh ingredients.

“Over the last couple of years especially, we’ve really made an effort to inform our customers that Kailua is the one, only and original Boston’s North End Pizza Bakery that’s out there,” Bianchi says. “On the positive side, our original product has not changed. We use the best flour, fresh tomatoes — nothing from concentrate — the veggies are sliced fresh every day and the whole-milk mozzarella cheese is fresh, we don’t open up a frozen bag.”

The original Cheese Pizza ($20) can be supplemented with additional toppings ($1.75 each) including pepperoni, sausage, meatball, bacon, ham, chicken, mushrooms, spinach, garlic and pineapple. Those clamoring for more melting cheese may choose to add extra cheese for an additional $2.50.

Customers rave about

Boston’s most popular pizza, Spinach & Garlic ($23.50), a bold flavorpacked combination that is synonymous with the original Pizza Bakery.

Three months ago, Bianchi revamped the menu to include even more specialty pizza options. Boston’s North End Pizza introduced an assortment of Chicken Pizzas ($28.95) including Buffalo Hot Wing Chicken Pizza, Chicken Alfredo Pizza, Chicken Cacciatore Pizza and even BBQ Chicken Pizza, a flavorful combination of juicy white chicken meat coupled with red onions, fresh mozzarella cheese, cilantro and

Chicken Parmesan Calzone ($5)

BOSTON’S NORTH END PIZZA BAKERY WHERE 29 Hoolai St., Kailua CALL 263-8055 HOURS Open daily, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

NOTES Free delivery in Kailua (96734 zip code) and Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Military discount offers $5 off pizza pies and $1 off each slice.

Boston Special ($28.95)

Spinach, Garlic and Tomato Pizza ($25.25) Manager Mike Rogers performs pizza pie magic.

a tangy barbecue sauce.

Shrimp Scampi ($28.95) is another new popular specialty creation, and just like its iconic pasta counterpart, the pizza boasts garlic, butter, olive oil sauce, mozzarella, parmesan and pecorino Romano cheeses surrounding juicy shrimp topped with fresh basil. It’s like taking a trip to Italy without leaving Kailua.

Bianchi and his friendly staff are constantly looking for new ways to satisfy customers, including

adding flavorful Calzones ($5 apiece) including Italian Meatball Parmesan, Chicken Parmesan and the ever-popular Spinach, Garlic & Cheese. Boston’s North End Pizza also serves up fresh, healthy options such as Garden Salad ($2.99) and Chef Salad ($3.99), which is composed of hearts of romaine, cherry tomatoes, carrots, ham, cheese, black olives and mushrooms.

The eatery even offers a special combo deal that provides customers with a calzone,

salad and 22-ounce soft drink for just $6.

The popular pizza purveyor also provides free delivery to Kailua residents within the 96734 zip code, as well as those at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. The service allows customers the opportunity to enjoy freshly-made pies delivered right to one’s door without having to fork out any delivery fees or charges.

Boston’s North End Pizza delivers hot, fresh pizza seven days a week, and as Bianchi says, “You want pizza, you call us.”

Back by popular demand, diners can take advantage of a special encore Hot Deals Hawaii offer that affords customers $35 worth of food and beverages for just $20. The deal is available Thursday, May 30 through Sunday, June 2 and is valid at the Kailua location only and does not apply to delivery orders.

Once purchased, the deal may be redeemed through Oct. 26, 2013.

Keep an eye out for new Boston’s North End Pizza Bakery innovations, including outdoor barbecues every weekend. Also, in the near future, the eatery will offer new meat-filled Italian-style sandwiches and a network of satellite locations featuring temperature- and humidity-controlled warmers from which loyal customers may pick up their favorite pizza selections.

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

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

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ĂĽ0IIKOIĂĽ3T 538-EGGS (3447)

343 Saratoga Road 923-EGGS (3447)

Catering

Located inside of Zippy’s

Regal Bakery

BAKERY

Eggs n’ Things Ala Moana

Napoleon’s Bakery

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

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

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

Our Broths are made from scratch with no MSG!

CLOSED ON Memorial Day, 5/27 Wed. 5/29 - Dinner Only Mon: 5-10pm | Tues-Fri: 11am-2:30pm/5-10pm Sat: 11am-10pm | Sun: 11am-9pm

Congratulations Class of 2013!

Platters Available for Graduation Parties

377-5555 or 377-5566

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3 Meat Treat + Crazy Combo + 2 L. Soda

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2440 Kuhio Ave.

922 5555 www.hyshawaii.com 2 0 | D I N I N G O U T | M AY 2 6 - J U N E 1 , 2 0 1 3

Spicy Ahi Bomb OAHU:

The Perfect Gift for Graduates!

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

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WHERE TO DINE Makino Chaya

Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant

Kissaten

98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

88 Piikoi St. 593-1200

Todai Waikiki

1910 Ala Moana Blvd.

947-1000

111 N. King St. 521-8268

A Catered Experience 94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd.

677-7744

Stadium Mall 4510 Salt Lake Blvd.

486-3311

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

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant

CATERERS

Yakiniku Camellia Buffet

Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant

3553 Waialae Ave. 738-8666

1113 Smith St. 545-3008

Hee Hing Restaurant

Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant

449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

5724 Kalanianaole Hwy. 377-5566

CHINESE

CAFE Anytime Cafe

Canton Seafood Restaurant

Market City Shopping Center 2919 Kapiolani Blvd 735-3888

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923 Keeaumoku St. 955-3388

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Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine

Mandalay (The)

590 Farrington Hwy. 692-9880

1055 Alakea St. 525-8585

GRADUATION CELEBRATIONS

2013 Hawaii Graduation LUNCH Menu

for

39

$

Little Village Noodle House

bliss.

tender moments of

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

$189 Table of Ten

2013 Graduation

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

$179 Table of Ten

JOIN US FOR LUNCH!

2013 Baccalaureate Graduate’s Celebration Menu

(Savings of $19)

DAILY 11AM-3:30PM TRY ONE OF OUR DELICIOUS $10 LUNCH SPECIALS

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

TONY ROMA’S RIBS AND GRILLED SHRIMP

• PRIME ANGUS BURGER • MAHIMAHI SANDWICH • MAHIMAHI FISH ‘N CHIPS • TROPICAL CHOP SALAD

2013 Ph.d Graduate’s Celebration Menu

INCLUDES 1/2 LOAF OF ONION RINGS.

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 $379 Table of Ten

Our regular menu is also available all day.

ROYAL HAWAIIAN CENTER, BLDG. C, LEVEL 3 VALIDATED PARKING WOLFGANGSSTEAKHOUSE.NET

735-5544

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

filet mignon,10 ounces

808.922.3600

Experience European American Bistro Cuisine in Downtown Honolulu

A prime cut from the tenderloin of beef, exceptionally textured and uniquely tender.

Kainalu Elementary Fundraiser

Support our kids who advanced to the National History Day in Maryland!

A ďŹ ne steak. A ďŹ ne experience.

PEARLRIDGE

WAIKIKI

98-150 Kaonohi St. 808.487.9911

1972 Kalakaua Ave. 808.942.2121

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

www.tonyromas.com Dine in only. Must present this coupon.

Not to be combined with any other promo/discount/offer.

Expires 6/15/2013.

Sunday, May 26th 5-8pm

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

Rodney Villanueva - MC Live Entertainment

by Nathan Aweau and Jeff Peterson Wine Tasting Heavy Pupus Call for more details!

HASR BISTRO

31 N Pauahi St. hasrbistro.com

533-HASR

D I N I N G O U T | M AY 2 6 - J U N E 1 , 2 0 1 3 | 2 1

WHERE TO DINE Maple Garden

515 Ward Ave. 593-2800

Liliha Square, 524-1628

Asian Mix

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

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

3UNDAY ĂĽ*UNEĂĽ ĂĽsĂĽ5:00pm-7:30pm

Menu Highlights Peel & Eat Shrimp Oysters on the Half Shell Assorted Poke Assorted Salads Braised Chicken with Mixed Mushroom Gravy

Fresh Catch of the Day Blue Crab Namasu Dashi Butter Sauce

Slow Braised Beef Tips Black Beans & Vegetables

Mixed Seafood Curry Carving: Prime Rib of Beef Array of Desserts 50 $ $

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947-2836

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

NIGHTLY 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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

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

OPEN DAILY: 10am — midnight 923 KEEAUMOKU ST.

955-3388

Best Cantonese Cuisine

MILLION $5 95 2

Yakiniku Set Menu B

FREE FRIED RICE

PLUS our Military Discount!

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

1841 Ala Moana Blvd.

PIZZA

only

for 2 people

IS OUR BUSINESS

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

Buy One Pizza Get One at

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626 SHERIDAN ST. (behind Walmart)

596-0799

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FREE DELIVERY!

732-8101

Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)

2 2 | D I N I N G O U T | M AY 2 6 - J U N E 1 , 2 0 1 3

1006 Kapahulu Avenue

(Corner of Kaimuki/Kapahulu Ave.)

5% OFF

Credit Card Sale Only (With Coupon)

Hong Kong Dim Sum & Regular Menu Items

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

10:30a.m. to 1:00p.m.

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Kaimuki • Diamond Head • Waikiki • Makiki/University

OPEN DAILY 11AM-MIDNIGHT

10% OFF

Staying positive consistently is a difficult feat.

It’s like trying to stay cool in intense summer heat.

For those who do, just know you make this world a better place.

Accomplishment is achieved if you can crack a smile off a grumpy person’s face.

50OFF %

2nd pizza must be of equal or lesser value. Coupon expires 5/30/13.

Not valid with other offers/discounts.

Dim Sum - Daily

Tel: 947-8818

DINNER SERVED FROM 5:30 NIGHTLY. VALET PARKING AVAILABLE. NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER OFFER.

Honolulukobe.com

Sincerely, Bryce “Saimin Jr�

Ala Moana Center

Between Ilikai & Hilton Hawaiian Village

941-4444

Serving Hawaii Since 1989

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Kenny’s Hawaiian BBQ

1137 11th Ave. 735-1122

20 children 3-10 years old

Wedding, Graduation, & Birthday Parties

1620 N. School St. 841-0931

Himalayan Kitchen

*ala carte menu not available

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

Kenny’s Restaurant

2850 Paa St. 833-3728

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& after 10:30 p.m.

Father’s Day Dinner Buffet

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3447 Waialae Ave. 739-0993

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$11.45 Complete Lunch

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JJ Bistro & French Pastry

Henry Loui’s

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

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

New Hours 5:30 - 6:45pm

31 N. Pauahi Street 533-4277

Big City Diner

Seafood Village

98-761 Oihana Place 486-3500

HASR Bistro

1234 South Beretania St. 521-1688

Royal Garden Chinese Restaurant

Ige’s Restaurant & 19 th Puka

888 Kapahulu Ave. 734-7345

Asahi Grill Ward

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL $15.95 Complete Dinner

Good To Grill

FAMILY DINING

909 Isenberg Street 941-6641

WAIMALU

WAIPAHU

EWA BEACH SHOP. CTR.

98-020 Kam Hwy.

94-256 Waipahu Depot St.

91-919 Fort Weaver Rd.

488-8824

676-2088

689-0999

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 Regal Diner AIRPORT 3040A Ualena St. 834-4423

Kit N Kitchen

1010 University Avenue

L&L Drive Inn

58 Locations in Hawaii 951-9888

MAC 24/7

Shiro’s Saimin Haven

Wailana Coffee House

McCully Shopping Center 1960 Kapiolani Blvd, #102 941-3886

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

Zippy’s

New Eagle Cafe

Shore Bird Restaurant

1130 N. Nimitz Hwy. 545-2233

Hilton Waikiki Beach on Kuhio 2500 Kuhio Avenue 922-0811

1131 Nuuanu Ave.

Kahala Mall 738-5696 (KOZO)

98 pcs.

Moiliili 951-5696

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

(KOZO)

Keeaumoku

by Wal-Mart 946-5696

No Raw Fish

Hi

Order 2 hours in advance

Sandwich Vietnamese Fast Food, Smoothies & & Drink Bubble Tea

10% OFF ENTIRE BILL

Not combinable with other offers/discounts. Valid w/ coupon thru 5/30/13

(KOZO)

One coupon per order. Cannot be combined with other offers. Expires 6/15/13

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

Pearlridge 483-6805

Max’s Of Manila WAIPAHU 94-300 Farrington Hwy HONOLULU 801 Dillingham Blvd.

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Restaurant Epic

Pearl City

by Wal-Mart 455-6805

FILIPINO

Tony Roma’s

1525 Rycroft St. 948-8356

WAHIAWA 23 S. Kamehameha Hwy. 621-4858

Call the one nearest you

Outrigger Reef on the Beach

Pagoda

Molly’s BBQ & Seafood

1860 Ala Moana Blvd.

Military receive 10% off w/ valid ID

487-7372

People’s Cafe 1310 Pali Hwy 521-5552

Specials Valid Sun 5/26 thru Sat 6/1

4AKE /UTÂŹsÂŹ-IXÂŹ0LATEÂŹsÂŹ#ATERING Open Memorial Day!

Mapo Tofu with Rice

$6.50

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

PARTY TRAY SPECIAL

BBQ Pork Fried Rice $18 (12+ people)

521-1688

OPEN DAILY 10:30am-8:30pm

Buy One Plate Lunch, Get One

Happy Hours 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM Kirin Draft $3 glass / $10 pitcher Longboard & Heineken $3 Bud Light $3

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

12

$

Two-Choice Dinner Plate

Fresh Fish Daily

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

15

Nabe (Minimum 2 orders )

10

Loco Moco

$

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

*Second plate must be of equal or lesser value.

Offer expires 6/6/13.

Daily Salad, Miso Soup & Rice

(2) Main Dishes to choose: $

OPEN DAILY 5:00 PM - 2:00 AM

50 OFF %

Early Bird Specials

Reg. $19 *Offer not valid with other offers/ discounts. Expires 5/30/13

Gourmet lunchwagon style featuring fresh fish hand picked from the Honolulu Fish Auction (no table service).

choice of Spicy or Tan Tan Nabe

RESTAURANT & 19TH PUKA 98-761 Oihana Place, Aiea www.igesrestaurant.com

Expires 5/30/13

1427 Makaloa St. • 955-8528

Ward Center

(next to Ryan’s Grill)

486-3500

375-1200

Open Daily 11am - 9pm

www.infernospizzahawaii.com

MAKINO BACK TO TODAI LIMITED TIME - SAME PRICE AS 10 YEARS AGO $29.98 SENIOR DISCOUNT

8.98

$24.98 $30.98 $25.98 Kama‘aina w/ valid ID Mon -Fri

$

LUNCH W/ COUPON OR

Sat -Sun

$11.98 Sat $14.98 -Sun

*Seniors 65 years or older w/valid Hawaii ID. Offer expires 6/15/13.

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ALA MOANA BLVD.

DIAMOND HEAD

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AUA AVE

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

KALAK

Since 1985

2 HOURS FREE PARKING ENTRANCE IS LOCATED ON ENA RD.

19.98

Mon -Fri

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Prime Rib, Amaebi Shrimp & Uni Sushi

$

Lunch

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DINNER BUFFET

D I N I N G O U T | M AY 2 6 - J U N E 1 , 2 0 1 3 | 2 3

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

Hoku’s

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

Hy’s Steak House

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 1250 Kapiolani Blvd.

237-5429

INDIAN

Wolfgang’s Steakhouse

Magoo’s Pizza

Monsoon India

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

2440 Kuhio Ave. 922-5555

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

1006 Kapahulu Ave 739-5000

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

COMPLIMENTARY SOUP or HOUSE SALAD, BEVERAGE & DESSERT

Vermicelli Special

WITH PURCHASE OF DINE-IN LUNCH OR DINNER ENTRÉE! Original Coupon required, photocopies not accepted.

One Coupon/EntrĂŠe/Person. Exp. 5/30/13.

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

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

Hours of Operation

Military w/ID receive 10% OFF

Mon–Fri 8am–9pm Sat –Sun 6am–9pm

facebook.com/phomylienhawaii

May Specials RED VELVET CAKe

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

1130 N. NIMITZ HWY. www.neweaglecafehawaii.com

ph: 545-2233

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Red Velvet GOURMET CUPCAKE

Father’s Day Buffet Sunday, June 16th

Prices may vary at locations.

BRUNCH

ALA CARTE MENU SERVED NIGHTLY

RESTAURANT Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor

w/ Da Braddahs featuring Kaleo Pilanca SUNDAY, JUNE 16, 2013

For Reservations please call 948-8370 * All seating is prepaid in advance and are non refundable*

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

SUNTORY

FATHER’S DAY DINNER CELEBRATION PAGODA FLOATING RESTAURANT & CATERING’S CEST SI BON BALLROOM, 2ND FLOOR Doors open at 5pm. Dinner Buffet served from 5:15-6:45pm. Show time at 7pm.

Adults: $55 Children (3-8years) $35 Dinner buffet features: Roast Prime rib of beef, Opah with sesame butter sauce, Kalua Pig, Chicken long rice, poke, dessert & more!

Sitting at 10:30am & 12:30pm Adults $22.99 s Seniors (60+) $18.99 Children (3 to 12) $13.99

DINNER

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

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

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

restaurantsuntory.com

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

922-5511

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

7

$ 50

Pee Par Duck

(reg. $850)

Special Sauce Marinated Inside/Out.

Order 1 day in advance.

50% OFF WITH CAKE NOODLE

with coupon. Limit 5 plates. Present coupon upon order. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Expires 6/14/13.

New Hours of Operation: Breakfast Service: Lunch Service: Weekend Brunch: Dinner Buffet: Dinner Service:

Daily Monday-Friday Saturday & Sunday Friday-Sunday Nightly

6:30am-1:00pm 11:00am-2:00pm 10:00am-2:00pm 5:00pm-9:30pm 5:00pm-9:30pm

A new twist on an old favorite *For information/reservations call Pagoda Restaurant at 948-8354 or go to our website at:

Pagodahawaii.com

2 4 | D I N I N G O U T | M AY 2 6 - J U N E 1 , 2 0 1 3

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Reg. $42

McCully Shopping Ctr 3040 A Ualena St 1960 Kapiolani Blvd #102 Honolulu, HI Honolulu, HI 834.4423 941.3883

Must present coupon, Dine-In only.

Cannot be combined with any other offer or special. One discount per dish per table. Must order a minimum of 2 entrĂŠes. 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

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

Taormina-Sicilian Cuisine 227 Lewers St. 926-5050

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

JAPANESE Chinpei Ramen

2080 S. King Street 947-5919

949 Kapahulu Ave. 737-5015

1427 Makaloa St. 955-8528

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

Kobe Japanese Steak House

Ichiriki

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

Kozo Sushi +AHALAĂĽ-ALLĂĽsĂĽ +/:/ +EEAUMOKUĂĽsĂĽ +/:/ -OILIILIĂĽsĂĽ +/:/ 0EARLRIDGEĂĽsĂĽ 0EARLĂĽ#ITYĂĽsĂĽ

Try Our Marinated Fried Chicken!

$1 OFF Any Bread

“Marinated in a Light Teri Sauce then Deep Fried.

Very Tasty!�

purchases over $4

DAILY BREAD SPECIALS

Japanese Restaurant Aki

Heijouen Restaurant

-UST PRESENT COUPON s EXP

MONDAY Ciabatta TUESDAY Rustic Kalamata Olive Bread WEDNESDAY Sundried Tomato Cheesebread THURSDAY Foccacia Derecco FRIDAY Walnut Raisin SATURDAY Hamakua Farms Mushroom Bread SUNDAY Buckwheat Fig

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

SEKIYA’S RESTAURANT & DELICATESSEN

Serving Hawaii for 77 Years!

2746 Kaimuki Ave

“All Natural no added chemicals�

732-1656

988-4 1

ACROSS KAIMUKI H.S.

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orderoftheday Furikake Ahi ($12)

Ige’s New Lunch Wagon at the 19th Puka

STORY BY MICHELLE LEE • PHOTOS BY NATHALIE WALKER

or years, diners from all across the island have been coming to Aiea’s famed Ige’s Restaurant & 19th Puka. Popular for its local-style, comfort food, the eatery now welcomes its customers to stop by for lunch Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Ige’s new lunch service offers a multitude of benefits for its diners.

“True to what a lunch wagon is all about, the process is completely hassle-free and easy,” says Ron Ige, owner of Ige’s Restaurant & 19th Puka. “Instead of having table service, customers can come in, order their food, pour their own drinks and we will call them when the food is ready.”

Equipped with multiple television screens and wide-open tables that can hold upward of 300 diners total, the restaurant serves as the ideal place for gatherings, small to large.

“Our customers can pick up their food while watching television or among friends within the comforts of a spacious, air-conditioned setting,” says Ige. Similar to the dinner menu, Ige’s lunch menu features an impressive variety of express menu items with daily specials. Local favorites include Shoyu Pork ($9), a teriyaki-style roast pork glazed with a shoyu marinade, as well as Sesame Chicken Salad ($8.50), served on a bed of fresh greens and vegetables with tender grilled chicken breast in a special house-made teriyaki sauce.

In addition, with the presence of a new chef, the restaurant now features fresh fish such as Fish Tofu Patties ($10), made with Aala tofu and water chestnuts.

Many customers also enjoy Ige’s special Furikake Ahi ($12), which is coated and grilled to medium in a spicy teriyaki oyster sauce.

“We constantly monitor the fish auction and go at least twice a week,” explains Ige. “We get the freshest catch available, and nothing is ever frozen.”

In addition to self-service lunch, those interested also may use the restaurant Sesame Chicken Salad ($8.50)

to host private parties for up to 100 people.

“Right now, we have a lot of calls coming in for graduation parties or work events and fundraisers,” says Ige. “We have lots of space to entertain as well as a full bar, so the restaurant works as the perfect venue for any gathering.”

In harmony with the restaurant’s relaxed, easygoing attitude, Ige’s regularly hosts live entertainment and music for patrons to enjoy while dining. On Wednesdays, diners may participate in open mic night as well as listen to jazz.

The eatery also features Flashback Fridays, with music and dancing from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s. Customers may view the entire entertainment schedule online at igesrestaurant.com.

With its new lunch wagon service up and running, Ige’s hopes to open its doors to even more members of the local community.

“We are a family-run operation that is dedicated to quality and customer servChef Reggie ice,” says Ige. “In all that Ramos with Shoyu Pork we do, our main focus is to serve delicious food and have a good time.”

Chocolate Haupia Pie ($3)

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Fish Tofu Patties ($10)

• WHERE 98-761 Oihana Place, Aiea • CALL 486-3500

• HOURS Open for lunch Tuesday–Saturday, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; dinner Tuesday–Saturday, 5-9 p.m.

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