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Neco Grill & Bar owner Chiaki Michimura presents a few of the restaurant’s customer faves, including Tomato Mozzarella, Garlic Steak and Pork Katsu.

If you’re looking for something new to do this week, try McCully Shopping Center’s “A World of Cuisines,” a monthlong event showcasing the flavors of Neco Grill & Bar and other ethnically diverse restaurants.

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Indulging in Canton Seafood’s savory dishes | 11 The Perfect lunch calls for Mitsu-Ken bentos | 16

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rowing up with a father who’s a New Jersey native, I’ve spent many summers and Christmases in the Garden State visiting family. My father also is Italian, so, of course, every get-together always revolves around food! It’s the best! My grandmother cooks up homemade spaghetti and meatballs, and my uncle even puts bets on how much food I can eat.

However, he seems to underestimate the enormity of my appetite, so I always walk away with an extra 20 bucks in my pocket. Cha-ching!

Anyway, besides the authentic Italian grinds, New Jersey is the place to be for clams. In fact, it’s believed that New York and New Jersey harvest millions of pounds of hard clams a year. If you’re a clam connoisseur like myself, than this, my friends, is the jackpot! There’s nothing like a summer in New Jersey hitting up the clam bars.

But, Ono readers, lucky for me, once you take this island girl out of N.J., the serious clam eating continues here at home as well.

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Ono, You Know hot spots, you can silence your clamoring for clams, because these restaurants represent with purely decadent clam creations. Let’s eat!

Above: The editor is excited to dig into 53 By The Sea’s Clam Risotto with Lemon — an off-the-menu item.

Left: 53 By The Sea’s Clam Risotto with Lemon ($26)

53 By The Sea We all deserve to feel like royalty now and again, and 53 By The Sea is your palace. Step through the ceiling-high double doors, and stunning views of Diamond Head amid an elegantly vast dining room awaits. A grand staircase, crystal chandelier and a slew of other elaborate furnishings are superlative accents to the avantgarde dining experience that pays tribute to “New American Cuisine,” with an emphasis on local ingredients. Executive chef Thomas Ho’s distinct cooking style is Frenchrooted, so, it’s only fitting to find French culinary stylings as the basis of every dish.

Always conceptualizing new and exotic dishes, Ho’s menu boasts creations that are almost too exquisite to eat. And on my most recent visit to the restaurant, 53 By – See page 18

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Clockwise, from left Yotteko-Ya Ramen’s Paitan Chashu Ramen ($9.95) Yotteko-Ya Ramen is located on the upper level of McCully Shopping Center.

Maui Kitchen’s Chef Virgilio Jore Maui Kitchen’s assorted malasadas ($1.25 for sugar, $1.65 for azuki bean, haupia cream or custard)

STORY BY ALANA FOLEN PHOTOS BY LEAH FRIEL

s your one-stop shop for shopping and dining, McCully Shopping Center has embraced Hawaii’s multitude of cultures and island flair since its opening in August 1986. Within this 35,290-square-foot outdoor complex, kamaaina and visitors from around the world can have it all right at their fingertips, thanks to the many restaurants, specialty shops and retail stores that call this center home.

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“McCully Shopping Center is a real melting pot here in Honolulu,” says McCully Shopping Center’s marketing director Terri Hansen, who adds that the center is now under new ownership by M Pocket Corporation. “We have so many restaurants representing different ethnicities, and the cuisines make the shopping center very inviting to everyone. The fare really complements our clientele.”

Now through July 31, McCully Shopping Center is celebrating A World of Cuisines, an annual event showcasing the diverse fla-

vors that its restaurants have to offer, be it Japanese, Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, fast food or local fare, in addition to refreshing smoothies, bubble teas and snow ice desserts that are perfect for summer.

Participating restaurants include Fook Yuen Chinese Seafood Restaurant, Pho 777 Vietnamese Restaurant, Phuket Thai Restaurant, Regal Diner, Taco Bell, Hot Pot Heaven, Coffee or Tea?, Curry House, YottekoYa Ramen, and the two newest additions to the lineup, Maui Kitchen and Neco Grill & Bar. Most recently, Dining Out

brought our appetite to McCully Shopping Center to get a firsthand look at a slew of dishes patrons can revel in with A World of Cuisines.

Our first stop was to Yotteko-Ya Ramen, where chef Kimihiko Sano whipped up a fabulous bowl of Paitan Chashu Ramen ($9.95) topped with five slices of homemade char siu pork.

As the No. 1 recommended soup base, paitan is simmered for more than 10 hours with tender pieces of pork and chicken, along with an assortment of vegetables and spices. This meticulous process pro-

duces a thick, rich collagen stock, which is believed to help prevent aging. Open for lunch and dinner, Yotteko-Ya Ramen has been a favorite since its inception in June 2004.

Then, in the mood for gourmet local grinds, we made our way to Maui Kitchen, which opened its doors this past April. Plates of Hamburger Steak Loco Moco, Boneless Deep Fried Pork Chops and Chicken Katsu easily work up appetites, but it’s the irresistible malasadas made by chef Virgilio Jore that draw in the crowd. Fill up on traditional Sugar Malasadas ($1.25) or specialty malasadas filled with Azuki Bean, Haupia Cream or Custard, priced at $1.65 each.

If a spread of JapaneseIzakaya favorites is what you’re craving, Neco Grill & Bar, located on the lower level of the complex, features more than 30 alluring dishes such as Pork Kimchee ($9.50), Tomato Mozzarella appetizer ($8.50), Garlic Steak ($19.90) and Pork Katsu teishoku set served with rice, pickles, various side dishes and an ice cold Sapporo Draft beer or soft drink ($10, happy hour 5:30-7 p.m.).

“Starting July 1, we will be offering different happy hour specials on weekdays.

We also offer Japanesestyle open karaoke from 10 p.m. nightly for only $1 per song,” says Neco’s Thomas TJ Gannon, adding that the restaurant is open from 5:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. nightly.

And, of course, Fook Yuen, a McCully Shopping Center mainstay, presents patrons with authentic Chinese cuisine, including house specialties Sauteed King Prawns with Honey Gazed Walnut ($16.50) and Pei-Pa Tofu with Spinach ($12.95). In business for more than 20 years, Fook Yuen knows

exactly what its customers want.

“A World of Cuisines is perfectly fitting for McCully Shopping Center,” Hansen says. “It’s a great way for our patrons to feature their specific cuisines.

“As a part of A World of Cuisines, we’re also sending a lucky winner and his or her companion somewhere in the world. Past travel locations have been China, New York, Canada, Japan, Las Vegas and Napa Valley, California.

This year, we are sending our lucky winner to Lanai,” she says.

Patrons may enter to win at any participating Mc-

Clockwise, from top left Neco Grill & Bar’s Pork Katsu teishoku set ($10 during happy hour) Neco Grill & Bar’s Pork Kimchee ($9.50) Fook Yuen’s Pei-Pa Tofu with Spinach ($12.95) Fook Yuen’s Honey Glazed Walnut Shrimp ($16.50)

Cully Shopping Center merchant by simply filling out a form (you must be at least 18 years old to enter).

The round trip for two includes a three-day-twonight package with airfare provided by Island Air. “Each merchant will have entry boxes and you also

can download entry forms online. The winner will be notified Aug. 1,” Hansen states. “I'm excited about being able to offer a trip to Lanai because a lot of locals haven’t been there.

Lanai is fabulous. Everything is so pristine. It’s like another world.”

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Feast your eyes on Todai

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

Saturday-Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Dinner: Monday-Thursday, 5:30-9 p.m.

Friday-Sunday, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

uffet buffs of Hawaii, take note: It’s time to rediscover Todai Restaurant on Ala Moana Boulevard.

Entering the enormous Waikiki restaurant — which hosts up to 500 guests and houses endless buffet spreads — has always been as magical to seafood lovers as a candy store is to children. And with chef Toru Makino — who first opened the restaurant in 1999 — overseeing its operations once again alongside business partner Han Kim, every colorful morsel of sushi, seafood, meat and more is tasting better than ever.

The restaurant is known for its all-you-can-eat buffet feasts. The amazing lunch ($11.98, Monday-Friday; $15.98, Saturday-Sun-

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spreads dazzle with more than 30 kinds of sushi, seafood galore, tempura temptations, udon noodle delights, sweet treats and more.

While you can’t go wrong with the lunch buffet, dinner in particular offers some exclusive eats you won’t want to miss.

One evening favorite patrons can’t seem to get enough of is snow 3 crab legs. The unlimited amount of their bright, fresh flavor is a seafood afficionado’s dream come true.

Makino also insists on trying his Prime Rib, which is slow roasted with garlic and seven types of pepper to

achieve its incredible tenderness and succulence.

Mashed potatoes, gravy and horseradish accompany each juicy bite.

Then there’s Makino’s personal favorite, Jumbo Cocktail Shrimp with Todai’s special sauce. Hints of cucumber and horseradish dress up the sauce along with orange juice — its secret ingredient.

“I love to eat the cocktail shrimp. It’s very good with the special cocktail sauce,” Makino says.

Other buffet must-haves include Manila clams and mussels, as well as unagi and uni, which showcase the high quality level of divine seafood Todai presents to diners.

And just when you thought round seven at the buffet table was enough, be sure to finish your feast

at the dessert area, which features a whimsical chocolate fountain and fruit bar. Not only does dousing pineapple, strawberries, bananas, watermelon wedges and more in a stream of chocolate taste marvelous, but it makes for an ultra fun dessert experience as well.

Todai Restaurant is the perfect place to unleash your kid-in-a-candy-store mentality and go all out on these buffet treats.

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t’s a longtime Waikiki landmark, a favorite of kamaaina and visitors alike, with a stellar reputation for top-quality food and service. It has an authentic Japanese ambiance (with a fascinating collection of antiques and artwork) and expert chefs who grill your meals with flair, teppanyaki-style, right at your table: Kobe Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar. Yes, a steak house — and one of the best. But why, oh why are we talking steak house in a vegetarian column?

Let’s review the reason we offer this column in Dining Out. The concept is to assist those among us who choose not to eat meat or fish when dining out with carnivorous friends, family

or co-workers. We peAvocado and Cucumber Inside-out ruse the menu to reRoll ($8) veal meat-free delicaRachel Breit photos cies that may not share the spotlight with the likes of prime rib eye.

"We are trying to work on a vegetarian selection," admits Kobe owner and general manager Roy Nakamura, adding that more and more often the steak house is getting requests for meat-free dishes.

There are probably myriad reasons for this trend, but it’s good news for vegetarians! bles that includes the Meanwhile, you can en- eatery’s standard sides — joy a full-on meal here zucchini, mushrooms, without compromising onions, bean sprouts — in your diet. addition to nutritious carSimply titled Vegetarian rots, broccoli and roasted Dinner ($14.95), it’s a potatoes, all grilled teppahealthy plateful of vegeta- nyaki-style by Kobe’s ex-

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pert chefs right at your table. And all of Kobe’s teppan meals include steamed white rice, tsukemono and hot green tea.

Just want to chill in the lounge? In addition to its traditional sushi bar, where you can order up a fresh Avocado and Cucumber Inside-out Roll ($8), the lounge also offers pupus to complement its cocktails, including traditional Japanese Hiyayakko Tofu ($4),

cold tofu topped with ginger and bonito (optional), and Agedashi Tofu, deepfried, golden-brown morsels topped with minced green onions.

And you’ll just have to stake out the steak house for the debut of the abovementioned addition of more meat-free authentic Japanese options.

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MOLLY’S BBQ AND SEAFOOD WHERE 23 S. Kamehameha Hwy., Wahiawa CALL 621-4858

s I pull up to Molly’s BBQ and Seafood in Wahiawa, the wafting aroma of barbecue wood has my mouth watering before I even step inside.

Formerly known as Molly’s Smokehouse, the restaurant has changed its name and expanded its offerings, but still serves up its famous delicious smoked meat and barbecue favorites, including beef brisket, pulled pork, baby back ribs, chicken and sausages.

“Most of our dishes are carrying over,” says general manager Molly Walker. “We’re just trying to extend that arm for

HOURS 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily WEBSITE mollyssmokehouse.com

1 Cajun Crab Boil ($45) 2 Chop BBQ Beef Sandwich (two for $10) 3 Manager Adam Whitehurst with Cajun Crab Boil Leah Friel photos

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foods we’re excited about that we get back on the Mainland all the time.

Foods that were kind of next to nature for us.

“The barbecues and crab boils are here, and we’re gonna move on and bring some more of the Southern fare. The other dish we’re doing is chicken fried steak, so that’s going to be on our new menu as well.”

Known for its authentic Texas-style barbecue and country cooking, the family-owned-and-managed restaurant has been open for 14 years; and in addition to its name change has been undergoing major renovations, updating its interior including the counter top and restrooms. The restaurant's new sign is expected to go up today, and new menus are on its way.

Among the new dishes, a definite must-try, is Cajun Crab Boil ($45) featuring a half pound of jumbo shrimp, half pound of crawfish, one pound of snow crab, white potato, corn on the cob and spicy sausage.

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Also new, and very reasonably priced, is Chop BBQ Beef Sandwich (two for $10) smoked with kiawe wood, topped with grilled onions and served with Molly’s signature barbecue sauce.

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There also are many great “soul” foods on the menu such as mac and cheese, blackened catfish, seafood gumbo and fried chicken. Walker adds that

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“Our foods are so rare still in Hawaii,” adds Walker, noting the difficulty to pick just one item as the most popular. “You have customers who will come looking for catfish, and some for barbecue ribs. The beef brisket is really popular. This (new Chop BBQ) beef sandwich is going to go through the roof. I totally expect it to kick off. It’s very good.”

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Step Up to the Plate

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Kissaten Cof fee Bar

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iss away the hunger pains at Kissaten Coffee Bar, a contemporary establishment that always has its doors open to patrons for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night dining.

Conveniently located on Piikoi Street, Kissaten prides itself on classic comfort food with a gourmet twist, encompassing Japanese, Italian and French culinary influences.

Just in time for summer, chef Edison Ching was inspired to create Summer Tomato Salad, a July special available for lunch and dinner.

Tapioca balls marinated in a balsamic vinaigrette burst with flavor. “At first glance, people think it’s caviar, but it’s my own unique creation. Besides flavor, it brings a nice texture to the dish.”

Hints of homemade goat cheese pesto are on point and takes the salad to another dimension — a welcomed fusion of Italian and local flair.

“This is a refreshing take on the traditional Caprese salad. I was inspired by the season. The key is to keep things light and fresh,” Ching says.

Sliced radish, Japanese cucumber and Kamuela tomatoes complete the salad. The tomatoes are doused in a red wine vinaigrette and garnished with basil, oregano and thyme.

“The red wine vinaigrette gives an acidic punch to the dish,” Ching says.

Bite-size pieces of local seedless watermelon add sweet sensations to the dish. Because what’s summer without watermelon?

These juicy morsels of goodness pair perfectly with the acidic flavors of the red wine vinaigrette and balsamic vinaigrette.

Photos by Leah Friel

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“When creating this dish I played with the sweet-and-sour flavor profile and different textures.

Some people think of Kissaten as a place for soups and sandwiches, but this dish will make for a new dining experience. There are a lot of healthy components here.”

KISSATEN COFFEE BAR Open 24 hours daily 88 Piikoi St., Honolulu 593-1200

Dig in solo or together

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1 Family Style set menu ($55.99, serves four to five people) 2 Combination Plate ($8.99)

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($8.99) features four different items — all for you. Two crispy won ton, four pieces of lemon chicken with lemon sauce, a bed of beef broccoli fried noodles and a scoop of steamed rice make up this plate. Plus, it also comes with a bowl of the restaurant’s seaweed, chicken and tofu soup, and a cup of tea.

If you are feeling inclined to dining with friends, Canton Seafood also offers a Family Style set menu

f you are anything like me, as much as you enjoy ordering familystyle with friends and family, sometimes the preferred method is to order for one and pig-out to your heart’s content. Of course, it might also get a little lonely.

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that serves six to eight people, and menus for larger groups that can satisify up to 12 people.

The restaurant, which has been open for a little more than two years, prides itself on the authentic Cantonese-style dishes it offers.

“Our chef is from China,” says manager Jun Lin. “Most people love our food because it tastes almost the same as in China.”

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with Red Bean Curd Sauce, and your choice of Pork Chop With Salt and Pepper or Capital Pork Ribs.

Don’t forget to save room for that fifth dish: Fish Fillet with Choy Sum, which is served with a garlic sauce and mushrooms, and garnished with carrots.

If you’re dining with a larger group, don’t worry — the restaurant also offers a Family Style set menu ($99)

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hile Italy stands half a world away, local diners need not travel far to enjoy hearty portions of incredible Italian cuisine that resides at Romano’s Macaroni Grill.

Situated conveniently in Ala Moana Center’s inviting Hookipa Terrace, the friendly, skilled culinary wizards and service staff at Macaroni Grill strive to provide a memorable dining adventure worthy of being dubbed a “wow” experience.

“We focus on crisp, very clean flavors. And balance is very important,” says executive chef Nawai Kekoolani, when describing Macaroni Grill’s popular menu. “Our portions are big enough for families to share. We make sure to keep everything vibrant and fresh.”

An open, inviting atmosphere welcomes diners into the spacious eatery, which also includes a full bar and relaxing lounge setting. Whether stopping in for pau hana drinks and pupus or enjoying a family dinner with loved ones, diners are des-

Calamari Fritti ($12)

Mushroom Ravioli ($16)

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tined to be impressed.

“Everything’s pretty traditional as far as the recipes, but of course, we put the Macaroni Grill twist on the menu,” says Kekoolani. “Our guests have been happy with our food, and we’re doing all we can to bring them back with that ‘wow’ factor.”

One may dive in to start a meal with Calamari Fritti ($12), an alluring appetizer featuring crisp-fried calamari coupled with bold pepperoncini peppers. The bite-size morsels are accompanied by a bold arrabbiata sauce that helps to kick-start the dining experience.

Crisp, fresh lettuce invites diners to delve into Market Chop ($15), a chopped salad composed of roasted turkey, pepperoni, provolone cheese, artichoke, pumpkin seeds and a tasty balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Caprese ($12) also offers a fresh start to one’s meal, as vineripened tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil are drizzled with olive oil to tie all the flavors together.

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Market Chop ($15)

($22), a bed of fresh, classic spaghetti alla chitarra accented with white wine, garlic and a pomodoro tomato sauce. The dish is chock-full of seafood favorites, including scallops, mussels and shrimp, which all lend their signature tastes and textures to the visually pleasing offering.

Mushroom Ravioli ($16) is another customer favorite, as the porcinistuffed pasta pockets are topped with a delicious Marsala cream sauce and caramelized onions. Those with a hearty appetite may gravitate toward Mama’s

Trio ($21), a combination of three Italian favorites: Chicken Parmesan, Lasagna Bolognese and Chicken Cannelloni.

The aforementioned dishes, as is the case with all menu favorites, are prepared to be enjoyed family-style — no skimpy single-person portions here.

“We offer casual, familystyle dining, but we also try to put a fine-dining touch on the experience,” explains Kekoolani, who previously served as regional corporate chef for Ruth’s Chris, Macaroni Grill’s sister restaurant. “It’s

Pasta di Mare ($22)

always important to provide guests with a consistent dining experience.”

Macaroni Grill also features a host of happy hour specials available daily from 3 to 6 p.m. The popular menu includes a slew of savings on customer favorites, such as $4 house

wines, $3 domestic, $4 imported and draft beers and $7 pizzas — more than half off the regular menu price!

Customers also are encouraged to plan their next special event, whether it’s an upcoming birthday celebration or graduation

party, with Macaroni Grill serving as host. The restaurant offers customizable menus designed to satisfy groups both large and small. Keep an eye out for seasonal specials and revamped menu items in the near future.

“If you’re looking for

high-quality, fresh food, this is the place to be,” says Kekoolani. “If this is your first time here, we want to provide that ‘wow’ factor. If you’ve dined with us before, I can guarantee you that the food is even more spot-on than it was in the past.”

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hen Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine opened its doors about 10 years ago, the restaurant aimed to provide customers with tasty, but cheap, eats.

“A lot of people like to save money these days,” says director of sales Armando Bauzon.

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hen Ho Ho C h i n e s e Cuisine director of sales Armando Bauzon describes what the restaurant can offer to customers, the appeal is obvious: “It’s an allyou-can-eat buffet, and you don’t have to spend that much.”

Ho Ho serves up traditional Cantonese-style cuisine at its buffet and also offers dim sum, party trays and select a la carte items.

Included in the buffet are a range of dishes that include Fried Rice, Fried Chicken Wings, Lo Mein and more. However, Bauzon says that one of the restaurant’s most noted dishes is Salt and Pepper Shrimp.

“It’s the dish that made us well-known,” he says.

While this may be a common dish in any number of Chinese restaurants, Bauzon says that Ho Ho has perfected its recipe to give the shrimp just the perfect flavor with a little bit of kick.

The buffet hours and prices are Monday-Friday:

$10.95, lunch; MondayThursday: $16.95, dinner; Saturday-Sunday: $12.95, lunch; Friday-Sunday: $18.95, dinner.

If you’re looking to take Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine to your next party, the restaurant’s party trays are a plentiful, yet affordable option. The Party Tray comes in small (starting at

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With that kind of dedication to customer service, the restaurant even revamped its whole setup in response to feedback.

“It started with a la carte options,” Bauzon explains. “And then after a year, we converted to a buffet. And we kept getting more and more patrons.”

Shortly after, customers began asking if the restaurant also could accommodate parties, so they tried that out, too. These days, Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine is a popular party destination that can accommodate up to 200 people.

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$18.95, which feeds eight to 10 people), medium (starting at $25.50, for 10 to 15 people), large (starting at $29.95, for 20 to 25 people), deluxe (starting at $46.95, 30 to 55 people) and jumbo (starting at $58.95, for 50 to 75 people).

“We have a lot of options for the party tray,” Bauzon says. “Customers can order Crispy Gau Gee, Lo Mein, Chow Funn, Fried Chicken and more. These party trays are a cheap option for people to bring to potlucks.”

The trays are a popular takeout option among customers as well.

“We have one customer who always comes once or twice a week to order one pan,” Bauzon says.

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also offers a la carte items, including Won Ton Min ($5.95). This popular soup features noodles, won ton, shrimp, pork and seasonal vegetables, which may include choi sum, carrots and mushrooms.

“People are always ordering this one,” Bauzon says. “A lot of people really like it. They are always telling us that we have the best. Hopefully it’s true!”

To satisfy your cravings all day, Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine opens its doors at 6 a.m., when it begins selling assorted dim sum. Among these are Mixed Manapua ($1.35 for steamed; $1.45 for baked) and Pork Hash (80 cents).

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estaurants can be much like television shows. The best programs make no distinction between the stars and the secondary characters, blending both to create stronger and more entertaining story lines.

Restaurants can be the same way. At lesser eateries, appetizers are simple snacks, secondary players to the main course. Yet,

the ones that do it right put as much care into the beginning of the meal as they do any other part.

Ocean House at Outrigger Reef on the Beach is of the latter — a restaurant that knows a meal cannot be of true quality unless each part is well made.

Edamame Hummus ($11.50) is a rock star dish with way too much flavor for something so basic.

Seasoned soy beans are pureed, and served with crispy tofu cakes and a balsamic vinegar emulsion. The creaminess and freshness are just wonderful and everything on the dish is light and flavorful.

Another too-goodto-be-an-appetizer appetizer is Escargot in Puff Pastry ($11.50). An insanely good mix of snails and mushrooms, the tender ingredients are sauteed in a white wine garlic butter cream sauce, topped with melted brie cheese and served between two light and crunchy puff pastries.

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light, creamy and tender with the bottom pastry acting as a receptor of all the carefully blended flavors.

The more I eat sashimi, the more I appreciate this buttery fish. Ocean House has an outstanding version of the traditional pupu dish called Sizzling Ahi Carpaccio ($14.50). The tender ahi is served with Hawaiian sea salt, togarashi, Maui onions and radish sprouts. Just before serving, the fish is topped with a sizzling combination of sesame and peanut oil, which lightly cooks the exterior while imparting new flavors to the dish. Combined with the crunchy sprouts, and the thick and spicy chili sauce, the delicate fish provides a mix of flavors, textures and temperature levels.

One final recommendation is Coconut Lobster Skewers ($14.50), served on a wedge of Maui Gold Pineapple. Made with slipper lobster tail that is brought in fresh daily, the sweet and tender meat is covered in a coconut breading and served with a sweet chili lime dipping sauce. Try one, or try them all.

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MITSU-KEN OKAZU & CATERING WHERE 2300 N. King St., Honolulu CALL 848-5573 HOURS Tuesday–Saturday, 5 a.m.–1 p.m.

1 Mini Bento ($4.50), Fried Saimin Bento ($6.25) and Mitsu-Ken Bento ($6.50) 2 Mitsu-Ken is always a buzz with customers.

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id you know the clinical term for “funny bone” is the olecranon? Random factoids aside: make no bones about it, Mitsu-Ken Okazu & Catering’s following is anything but trivial. If the line of restaurant

fanatics and their rave reviews don’t convince you, then try the food yourself.

As a one-stop box with an assortment of comforting local favorites, bentos are the way to go on a lunch break.

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“Our bentos have a variety, a little of everything, and, obviously, the most important thing is the garlic chicken in there,” explains Sherri Kaneshiro, Mitsu-ken’s bookkeeper and office manager.

The most popular of the bentos is the Mitsu-Ken Bento ($6.50), which includes three pieces of garlic chicken, gingery and tender teri beef, seasoned Spam, hot dog cooked in shoyu, omelet with green onions and fish cake, and rice with a sprinkle of furikake and a pinch of ginger. All the seasonings are exclusive to Mitsu-Ken and enhance the flavors. The special sauce the Spam receives before frying, for example, adds sweetness and cuts down saltiness. The

Mini Bento ($4.50), a scaled-down version of the previous bento, with garlic chicken, hot dog, omelet and rice with furikake, is perfect for those with smaller appetites.

Fried Saimin Bento ($6.25) is another hot item.

It contains fried saimin, garlic chicken, omelet, Portuguese sausage and rice.

Why is this combination so perfect? There is no logical explanation other than, “Portuguese sausage and fried saimin are just really, really good together,” says Kaneshiro.

In fact, it was Kaneshiro who had the idea to put saimin on the menu. “I love saimin; it’s my favorite,” she says. The saimin is fried with lunch meat, green onions, cabbage, fish cake and sea-

sonings, which all meld together and result in a comforting mix. Kaneshiro suggests taking a bite of the sausage with the saimin for extra bento delight.

Each bento is made to order and despite the line, things move quickly at Mitsu-Ken. Service is brisk, yet friendly and the wait is usually around five to 10 minutes. Since Mitsu-Ken is a first-come, first-serve type of place, they do run out of food. Order a day, or even months, in advance if you’d like to order a round of bentos for the office, or even if you’d just like one for yourself. Call, leave a message with your order and pick up time and Kaneshiro will contact you by the end of the day to confirm.

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Red Curry with Seafood ($13.95)

Basil Stir Fry with Tofu ($9.95)

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Snow Crab Curry ($17.95) Nathalie Walker photos

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arole Thirakoun brings more than 30 years of culinary experience and mastery of Thai cuisine to the table as the owner of Thai Valley Cuisine, which has served as “Hawaii Kai’s Neighborhood Thai Restaurant” for 20 years at the entrance to Kalama Valley.

Thirakoun has developed a loyal following, in great part due to her delicious curries that she crafts fresh daily. Using fresh vegetables and spices, many of which come from her own garden, the culinary wizard

uses fresh green chilies, turmeric (for yellow curry), kafal fruit and leaves, red onion, garlic, lemongrass, Chinese parsley root, kalangka, kachai and red chili peppers (for the medium and hot curry choices) to build the colorful curries.

“The customers come looking for great tasting, healthy food with a lot of flavor,” Thirakoun says. “I learn from what my customers like to eat, and I can accommodate their needs by making my own curry paste. Some people shy away from Thai food because they think it’s always hot and spicy, but I can create mild variations, too.”

Thirakoun recommends Green Curry ($10.95 with chicken, beef or pork, $9.95 with vegetables, $11.95 with shrimp, calamari or fish, and $13.95 for seafood), which also includes potatoes, carrots and onions along with bamboo, eggplant and hints of basil.

Red Curry with Seafood ($13.95) features a tasty mix of shrimp, calamari and fish coupled with tasty eggplant, bamboo and basil.

Seafood enthusiasts also enjoy Snow Crab Curry ($17.95), as the rich and tender crab meat soaks up the flavors re-

leased by one’s choice of green, yellow or red curry.

All curry dishes are made to order, and can be prepared at various spice levels, from mild to tongue-torching hot. Diners also may add noodles for $1 more. And don’t forget to include an order or two of Sticky Purple Rice ($2.50), as the naturallycolored rice adds a nice texture to one’s plate, while also soaking up all the rich flavors included in the curry.

In addition to offering authentic and contempo-

rary Thai selections, Thirakoun also strives to meet the needs of customers with special dietary needs.

For instance, she suggests Eggplant Stir Fry ($10.95, $9.95 with all vegetables, $11.95 with fish, and $13.95 with assorted seafood) with a choice of chicken, beef or pork as an ideal selection for those with a glutenfree diet. The tasty dish is infused with basil, garlic and Thai seasonings that permeate each savory morsel.

Those who enjoy a vegan diet are encouraged

to try Basil Stir Fry with Tofu ($9.95), as the meatless dish is packed with flavor created by Thai spices, which create an alluring aroma.

For those interested in learning some of Thirakoun’s tricks of the trade, the restaurateur offers cooking classes for groups of 10 students at a time. The threehour classes start at $45 per person, and those interested are encouraged to call Thai Valley Cuisine at 395-9746 for more details, or to register.

Thirakoun also sells her freshly-made curry pastes for $4 per order so customers may prepare their favorite Thai cuisine at home. The paste is available in one’s desired color and heat preference for those looking to take athome dining to a new level.

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The Sea delivered big time with an offthe-menu item that is only available upon request. As soon as I was seated, an edible indulgence of Clam Risotto with Lemon ($26) was presented before me.

Manila clams are sauteed to perfection in white wine, garlic and a splash of lemon juice. The clams are then plated and paired with a savory risotto infused with more white wine and a zest of lemon juice.

Simply amazing!

Pop the clam out of its shell and into your mouth, go in for a forkful of risotto, and your palate has never been happier.

Thank you, 53 By The Sea, for letting me in on this not-so-secret clam creation.

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HASR Bistro In the heart of Downtown Honolulu, you’ll find a bistro that is home to some of the most superior wines from around the world, many of which are “highly allocated,”

and after wine distributors told co-owner Terry Kakazu that she was “spoiled rotten” because she was able to obtain these bottles of what could be considered liquid gold, Kakazu decided to turn the phrase “Highly Allocated, Spoiled Rotten” into an acronym, and HASR Bistro was born.

A wine purveyor and restaurateur, Kakazu, along with executive chef and coowner, Rodney Uyehara, molded the North Pauahi Street restaurant into a country-style European-American bistro that offers a finedining experience at affordable prices. Dine indoors in the dining room or at the spacious bar area, or choose to be seated at an outdoor table in the courtyard.

And a great way to begin any meal at HASR Bistro is with Soaker Clams. Priced at $21, this dinnertime appetizer is for those who choose to dine with decadence. I say this because this premier starter features tender clams doused in a garlic butter broth with pancetta or bacon, tomatoes and baby arugula. While the clams steal the show, the garlic Parmesan bread served with the dish is a force to be reckoned with as well. Any

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1 HASR Bistro’s Soaker Clams ($21) 2 HASR Bistro’s co-owners Terry Kakazu and executive chef Rodney Uyehara 3 Seafood Village’s Clams with Black Bean Sauce ($17.95) 4 Seafood Village’s Clams with Ginger and Onion ($17.95)

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food enthusiast will tell you that these slices of heaven are ideal for dunking in the broth. In fact, you might want to order an additional side of bread because, trust me, you’ll need it — this saucy broth is to die for! Spoil yourself silly at HASR Bistro.

HASR Bistro 31 N. Pauahi St. 533-4277

Seafood Village Chinese Cuisine Tucked away on the lower level of Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort & Spa is Seafood Village Chinese Cuisine, a world of wonder for the seafood aficionado. For the past 20 years, the establishment has been specializing in Hong Kong-style cuisine that appeals to locals and visitors from across the globe.

Executive chef and Hong Kong native So Shu Chen oftentimes uses seafood, such as clams, as his canvas to create delicious works of art, including Clams with Black Bean Sauce ($17.95) and Clams with Ginger and Onion ($17.95).

The underlying foundation for both

dishes lies in jumbo-size Manila clams from the Pacific Northwest that are delivered live to the restaurant daily. Wok sauteed, the clams are either bathed in a savory black bean sauce, composed of oyster sauce, fermented beans, garlic and onion, and finished off with slivers of onion, red bell peppers and more garlic, or a ginger and onion sauce, consisting of a light chicken stock gravy seasoned with salt and pepper, and accentuated with strong flavors of ginger and green onions.

“Clams with Black Bean Sauce is more popular of the two and has been on the menu for a while now,” says manager Johnson Ma. The clams hit the spot, but that is to be expected from Seafood Village, a favorite of A-lists guests, including President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, as well as the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson.

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hint of dining in Sicily.

He says that the Cannoli (Sicilian sweet style) is one of Sicilyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s famous desserts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We make a shell with fried fresh pasta and make a tube (cannoli translates to little tubes in the Sicilian language),â&#x20AC;? Mimura explains of the pastry dessert. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Inside is a ricotta cheese mousse.

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aormina Sicilian Cuisine in the heart of Waikiki serves up southern Sicilian dishes that are out of this world â&#x20AC;&#x201D; specifically inspired by the village of Taormina in Sicily.

The menu is inspired by executive chef Hiroyuki Mimuraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fouryear culinary adventure in Sicily. While there, he studied under master chef Luca Pecorini, who taught Mimura how to make wonderful dishes such as Cannoli ($8), Marscapone Cheesecake ($8) and Hot Chocolate Cake ($9). In fact, Mimura learned and perfected these three desserts while under chef Pecorini.

Mimura started working at Taormina in 2007, and since then has been creating and serving up dishes that give people a small

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which resembles a soufflĂŠ cheesecake due to its light texture. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I was in Italy, my master chef taught me how to make this cheesecake,â&#x20AC;? Mimura says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very light and creamy.â&#x20AC;?

You might be wondering what the difference is between Sicilian cuisine and Italian cuisine.

Chef Mimura explains that Sicilian cuisine is much lighter and uses more herbs and the perfect amount of seasoning, while at the same time not using heavy sauces that are so common in Italian cooking.

Dishes at Taormina, which marks its sixth anniversary in October, also features local fresh produce that is cooked (and baked) to perfection.

Taormina Sicilian Cuisine is the perfect place to have a light and delicious 2 meal with friends and family while strolling along the streets of Waikiki. The seaside village of Taormina that inspired this restaurant mimics the bustling and enjoyable environment of Waikiki, so stop in and enjoy your own little taste of Sicily. And with sweet delicacies as reasonably priced and delicious as the ones Mimura serves up, be sure to save room for dessert!

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2746 Kaimuki Ave

732-1656 2012

ACROSS KAIMUKI H.S.

www.SekiyasRestaurant.com

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735-3888

2919 Kapiolani Blvd.

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Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant

Kissaten

98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

88 Piikoi St. 593-1200

111 N. King St. 521-8268

Stadium Camellia Restaurant Stadium Mall 4510 Salt Lake Blvd.

486-3311

3553 Waialae Ave. 738-8666

A Catered Experience 94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd.

677-7744

1910 Ala Moana Blvd.

947-1000

Ala Moana Center 1450 Ala Moana Blvd.

4th Floor - Hoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;okipa Terrace 947-8818

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant

CATERERS

Todai Waikiki

Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant

Little Village Noodle House

Hee Hing Restaurant 449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

1113 Smith St. 545-3008

Mandalay (The)

CHINESE

CAFE Anytime Cafe

Canton Seafood Restaurant

Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine

Market City Shopping Center 2919 Kapiolani Blvd 735-3888

923 Keeaumoku St. 955-3388

590 Farrington Hwy. 692-9880

1055 Alakea St. 525-8585

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ph: 545-2233

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Ala Moana Hotel,36th Flr 808.949.3636

4th of July Event Fireworks!

Signature Pupus Limited Tickets!

Wine Wednesdays 25% off bottles of wines

EXPIRES 7/4/13

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

OPEN: MON - FRI 6AM - 1PM SAT 6AM - 12PM

A customer favorite, now with EVERYDAY low prices

Prime Rib au jus

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Restaurant Row 500 Ala Moana Blvd.

808.599.3860

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(Nightly 4:30pm~-6:30pm)

Waikiki Beach Walk 226 Lewers St. 808.440.7910

OPEN 6AM DAILY

signatureprimesteak.com

841-0931

Kam Shopping Center

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Lunch at Brasserie Du Vin

2013 FIRST PLACE

www.ruthschrishawaii.com

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

HONOLULU 510 Piikoi St. 589-2299

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WHERE TO DINE Maple Garden

Good To Grill

FAMILY DINING

909 Isenberg Street 941-6641

888 Kapahulu Ave. 734-7345

Asahi Grill Ward

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant

31 N. Pauahi Street 533-4277

Liliha Square, 524-1628

Asian Mix

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

3221 Waialae Ave. Suite 21 739-6688

Along with all our breakfast items, beer, wine and champagne 3 convenient Honolulu locations to serve you!

Kennyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant

www.eggsnthings.com

98-761 Oihana Place 486-3500

MILLION Yakiniku $5 95 Set Menu B 2 only

for 2 people

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486-3500

www.igesrestaurant.com

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Exp. 7/7/13.

1006 Kapahulu Ave.

(Corner of Kaimuki Ave/Kapahulu Ave)

Open Daily 7am-10pm

688-8891 â&#x20AC;˘ 735-5083 â&#x20AC;˘ 735-5084

Shop A-1 (below Safeway Beretania)

Ala Moana Center

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Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant Liliha Square by Times Supermarket

524-1628

Celebrating 11 Years!

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

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

WAIPAHU

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94-256 Waipahu Depot St.

91-919 Fort Weaver Rd.

676-2088

5% OFF

Credit Card Sale Only (With Coupon)

Hong Kong Dim Sum & Regular Menu Items

Bryce â&#x20AC;&#x153;Saimin Jr.â&#x20AC;?

98-020 Kam Hwy.

521-1688

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Lunchwagon Style (No table service).

Large Parties, Retirement & Private Parties, & Club Meetings Welcome. Open Seating!

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

626 SHERIDAN ST. (behind Walmart)

Specials Valid Sun 6/30 thru Sat 7/6

IGEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LUNCHWAGON LOCATED IN

Serving Hawaii Since 1989

YAKINIKU

1620 N. School St. 841-0931

Igeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant & 19 Puka th

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237 Kalihi St. 845-0320

2850 Paa St. 833-3728

Fairwood Drive Inn and Pho 27 Vietnamese Cuisine

Eggs â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;n Things Ala Moana Now Serving Dinner Items

Kahai Street Kitchen

Henry Louiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

1234 South Beretania St. 521-1688

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

3447 Waialae Ave. 739-0993

HASR Bistro

515 Ward Ave. 593-2800

Royal Garden Chinese Restaurant

JJ Bistro & French Pastry

689-0999

www.shirossaimin.com

5% OFF

(Charge) s 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 7/31/13. Must present coupon.

WHERE TO DINE Kennyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hawaiian BBQ

Mollyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s BBQ & Seafood

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 2nd ďŹ&#x201A;oor 922-3333

WAHIAWA 23 S. Kamehameha Hwy. 621-4858

Kit N Kitchen

MAC 24/7

1130 N. Nimitz Hwy. 545-2233

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL $15.95 Complete Dinner

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Wailana Coffee House 1860 Ala Moana Blvd.

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Hilton Waikiki Beach on Kuhio 2500 Kuhio Avenue 922-0811

Tony Romaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Shiroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Saimin Haven

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

58 Locations in Hawaii 951-9888

Outrigger Reef on the Beach

1131 Nuuanu Ave.

AIRPORT 3040A Ualena St. 834-4423

L&L Drive Inn

Shore Bird Restaurant

1525 Rycroft St. 948-8356

Restaurant Epic

Regal Diner

1010 University Avenue

Pagoda

Wednesday, July 17 6:30pm Chef Lydell Leongâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fabulous menu celebrating all things Caviar

Spicy Ahi & Tobiko Caviar Poke Ankimo with Ponzu GelĂŠe Topped with Ikura

Korean Hibiscus BBQ

Happy Independence Day

New Hours 5:30 - 6:45pm

$11.45 Complete Lunch & after 10:30 p.m.

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

Pan Seared Scallop with Masago Caviar Aioli

CLOSED 7/4

Bulgogi Pokum â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Marinated beef

ribeye stir-fried with sweet potato noodles, round onion, carrots and green onion. Served on a bed of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hapa-riceâ&#x20AC;? (brown & white rice) and your choice of (4) vegetables, 13 varieties to choose from

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

Micro Lydellz Mix Salad

LIMITED TIME ONLY!

Butter Braised Lobster Medallion

Wild Hackleback Roe, Yukon Gold Potato Puree, Roasted Leek Nage

Happy Hours

Early Bird Specials

5:00 PM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:00 PM 10:00 PM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2:00 AM

5:00 PM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:00 PM

Smoked Trout Caviar, Kabayaki Drizzle

12 Two-Choice Dinner Plate $15 Nabe (Minimum 2 orders)

Grand Marnier Crème BrulÊe

$

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

10 Loco Moco

Masago Arare Crusted New Zealand Salmon

$90

Limited Reservations 50% off all wines from our wine list or corkage fee waived

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

ON THE RISE

Expires 7/4/13

1427 Makaloa St. â&#x20AC;˘ 955-8528

HALF

3660 Waialae Ave. s 737-1177

www.3660.com

WHOLE WITH SEASONING HERBS

Reg. $12.99 With purchase of an entrĂŠe. Not to be combined with any other offer or special.

947-2836

OPEN DAILY: 10am â&#x20AC;&#x201D; midnight 923 KEEAUMOKU ST.

Canton Seafood Restaurant

955-3388

Best Cantonese Cuisine

Open 7 Days â&#x20AC;˘ 2700 So. King St.

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LUNCH & DINNER

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Since 1985

EWA

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WHERE TO DINE Bali Steak & Seafood

FILIPINO

Ruthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chris Steak House

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

Maxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Of Manila WAIPAHU 94-300 Farrington Hwy HONOLULU 801 Dillingham Blvd.

951-6297

Hokuâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

SUMMER SEAFOOD FEAST Peking Duck Pepper Salt Shrimp Seafood Tofu Soup Garlic Scallion Poached Maine Lobster Roasted Garlic Chicken Dungeness Crab General Tso Style Stir Fried Fish Fillet with Chinese Peas Duck E Mein $279 Table of Ten (reg. $299) $150 Table of Five

CELEBRATION LUNCHEON AT HEE HING

*Chinese Buffet Brunch (over 18 items including salads, dim sum, soup, Chinese entrees such as pickled pigâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s feet, chicken oyster sauce, braised beef....)

Introductory Special

$15.95 Adults (reg. $17.95) $7.95 Keiki 5 to 12 (reg. $8.95) $4.95 Keiki 3 to 5 (reg. $5.95)

Saturdays and Sundays â&#x20AC;˘ 11 am to 2 pm Starting on June 29

735-5544

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

ITALIAN Il Lupino

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

Royal Hawaiian Center 922-3400

CELEBRATE JULY 4TH WITH YOUR FAVORITES!

SPECIAL JUNE MENU FOR FOUR Chicken Lettuce Wrap; Pepper Salt Shrimp; Roast Duck; Lemon Chicken; Ma Po Tofu; Beef Broccoli Cake Noodle; Steamed Rice; Almond Float $57 for Four (reg. $67)

1310 Pali Hwy 521-5552

Wolfgangâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Steakhouse

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

53 Ahui Street 536-5353

Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cafe

Ala Moana Hotel 36th Floor 949-3636

Plumeria Beach House

Fifty Three By The Sea

HAWAIIAN

The Signature Prime Steak & Seafood

2440 Kuhio Ave. 922-5555

FINE DINING

1115 Bethel St. 545-1115

1250 Kapiolani Blvd.

237-5429

Hyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Steak House

1310 Pali Hwy 521-5552

Brasserie Du Vin

Stage Restaurant

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

Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cafe

FRENCH

Restaurant Row 599-3860 Waikiki Beach Walk 440-7910

RESTAURANT

THE HAPPIEST HOUR IN WAIKIKI JUST GOT HAPPIER!

SUNTORY Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor

restaurantsuntory.com

922-5511

WOLFGANGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HAPPY HOUR IS NOW SERVED 11 A.M. - 6:30 P.M. DAILY IN THE BAR. DRINK & PUPU SPECIALS $7 DRAFT BEERS $5 TASTE OF NEW YORK $34.95 ROYAL HAWAIIAN CENTER, BLDG. C, LEVEL 3 VALIDATED PARKING WOLFGANGSSTEAKHOUSE.NET

808.922.3600

Home of the Famous Garlic Chicken!

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

NEW LOCATION

2300 N. King Street (across New City Nissan)

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

OKAZU & CATERING

848-5573

Great for get-togethers, outdoor parties and other summer activities.

$28.50

includes: Whole Maxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fried Chicken, Lumpiang Shanghai, Pancit (choice of Bihon, Canton, Miki Bihon)

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

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

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SUPER SPECIAL

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$

10:30 AM -2:30 PM

50% OFF With a purchase of two entrees.

Must present coupon, Dine-In only.

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

Expires July 31, 2013

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WHERE TO DINE Romanoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Macaroni Grill

Genki Sushi

Hifumi Japanese Restaurant

Japanese Restaurant Aki

Ala Moana Center Hookipa Terrace 356-8300

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

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

1427 Makaloa St. 955-8528

Taormina-Sicilian Cuisine 227 Lewers St. 926-5050

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

JAPANESE Chinpei Ramen

Heijouen Restaurant

2080 S. King Street 947-5919

949 Kapahulu Ave. 737-5015

Hi

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Spicy Won Ton Ramen with a side of Gyoza!

2080 S. King Street

1841 Ala Moana Blvd.

941-4444

Ichiriki

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Sandwich Vietnamese Fast Food, Smoothies & & Drink Bubble Tea

Lunch Pasta Course

$

Three Assorted Appetizers House Salad Pasta

10% OFF 20% OFF

(past McCully St.)

(808) 947-5919

Limited Time!

ENTIRE BILL CAFĂ&#x2030; LATTE

Mon: 5-10pm | Tues-Fri: 11am-2:30pm/5-10pm Sat: 11am-10pm | Sun: 11am-9pm

Not combinable with other offers/discounts.

Discount not valid for CafĂŠ Latte Flavor.

Valid w/ coupon thru 7/5/13

Our Broths are made from scratch with no MSG!

Lunch 11:30am-2pm U Dinner 5:30pm-9:30pm Closed Every Other Sunday. Closed 7/7

SMOOTHIE (No coupon Necessary)

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

1300

1341 Kapiolani Blvd. #101

951-9000

Military receive 10% off w/ valid ID

487-7372

FREE PARKING

www.mimasuyaitaliano.com

10.95 per person

$

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

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Hyatt Regency Resort& Spa-Street Levelâ&#x20AC;˘2424 Kalakaua Ave., Ewa Tower

10 person minimum

Chicken Salad w/Oriental Dressing 4 TYPES OF DIM SUM (BBQ Pork, Chive Dumpling, Pork Hash, Seafood Dumpling) Beef & Broccoli Kalua Short Ribs Stir-Fried Assorted Vegetables Minute Chicken Fried Noodle DESSERT: Almond Float

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2440 Kuhio Ave.

922 5555 www.hyshawaii.com

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WHERE TO DINE Restaurant Suntory

Sushi Company

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

1111 McCully Street 947-5411

Korean Hibiscus BBQ

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

Kaimuki Shopping Center 3221 Waialae Avenue Ste A4 734-8232

888-5563

Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen

Yuzu Japanese Cuisine & Bar

Sushi King

2746 Kaimuki Avenue 732-1656

Tanaka of Tokyo

Sumo Ramen

EAST, in King’s Village 922-4233

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

Seoul Garden Yakiniku

Ala Moana Hotel, Ground Floor 410 Atkinson Drive 1F4 943-1155 Sushi Yuzu Ko Olina Center 1-101 92-1047 Olani Street 678-1155

2700 S. King St. 947-2836

KOREAN

CENTRAL, in Waikiki Shopping Plaza 922-4702

Heijouen Restaurant

1679 Kapiolani Blvd.

944-4803

Yakiniku Million 626 Sheridan St. 596-0799

OKAZUYA

Mitsu-Ken

949 Kapahulu Ave. 737-5015

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

2300 N. King Street 848-5573

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

17 $1450 $1350 $

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515 WARD AVE. 593-2800

Dinners Include

9

only…

$29 per person

Limit one coupon per party.

Not valid with other specials/ discount or Hot Deals

OPEN: TUES to SUN 11:30AM - 10PM 1138 Smith St. (corner of Smith/Pauahi)

566-5909

www.adegahi.com

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FREE DESSERT

Portuguese Sweet $ 50 Bread Combo

Open 24 Hours 1860 Ala Moana Blvd. Validated Parking

Celebrate!

July’s 4 Course Special $2995

“All you can eat” salad bar, Corn on the Cob, Strawberry Cake and more!

955-1764

Let Us Help You

With purchase of any $50 Gift Certificate.

Each group limited to same dinner course.

Coupon special applies to 4 people max. Exp 7/11/13

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

737-2900

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All Food Menu Items At Both Locations

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

Exp. 7/18/13.

kissatencafe.com

24-HOUR CAFE

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3447 Waialae Avenue J J F R E N C H P A S T R Y . C O M

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(808) 921-6111

2490 KALAKAUA AVENUE, HONOLULU, HI 96815

WHERE TO DINE PACIFIC RIM

Adega Portuguese

3660 on the Rise

Chef Chai

Hi Sandwich & Drink

DippingPot.com

1138 Smith Street 566-5909

3660 Waialae Ave. 737-1177

VIETNAMESE

SHABU SHABU

PORTUGUESE

SEAFOOD

1020 Keeaumoku St. #101 597-1560

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

GYUTA

Pho Five-0

Pacifica Honolulu Tower 1009 Kapiolani Blvd.

585-0011

Blue Water Shrimp & Seafood

The Ocean House Restaurant

SHOR American Seafood Grill

King’s Shabu Shabu

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

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

1110 McCully St. 951-7878

738 Kapahulu Ave. 737-2900

1006 Kapahulu Ave. 688-8891

Waimalu Shopping Center 98-042 Kamehameha Hwy 487-5091

Pho My Lien 98-150 Kaonohi St. 488-4900

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT

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SEAFOOD BUFFET

Starting at $10.95

tender moments of

Mon-Fri LUNCH: Sat-Sun

DINNER: Mon-Thurs Fri-Sun

KAPOLEI MARKETPLACE 590 Farrington Hwy

692-9880

$10.95 $12.95 $16.95 $18.95

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Hamburger Steak Regular Plate!

With Purchase of a Pepsi Fountain Drink

WWW.HAWAIIANBARBECUE.COM

Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 5pm - 10pm

From the creators of Wolfgang’s Steakhouse by Wolfgang Zwiener comes the award-winning Il Lupino, offering delicious, authentic Italian cuisine made with fresh, local ingredients and the finest meats and cheeses imported from Italy. Join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner, happy hour & late night.

Andiamo a mangiare...let’s eat!

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

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

Sauteed Mahi with Lobster Sauce Steak & Shrimp Chicken Alfredo Pasta

922-6868

Call for Reservations & Information 2284 Kalakaua Ave.

Open 7 Days from 11am-10pm

The coupon is valid at participating locations.

filet mignon,10 ounces

$

PRIVATES PARTIE e for

$1 OFF

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

Early Bird Special Only

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 7/4/13.

Celebrating Our 7th Anniversary Visit our website for our Daily Specials

Special of the week

A fine steak. A fine experience.

Kahai Street Combo

HOURS: Tues, Wed, Thurs 10:30am - 1:30pm Friday 10:00am - 1:30pm Maui

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

Potato Chip Crusted Mahimahi with Green Onion Ailoli and Lomi Tomato

July Special $7.99 In House Special 3 Dishes to choose from

237 Kalihi Street

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

Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons. Exp 7/31/13

www.kahaistreet-kitchen.com

facebook.com/phomylienhawaii

(corner of Kahai & Kalihi)

Military w/ID receive 10% OFF

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YuZu White Sangria ($12)

Australian Wagyu Lemon Beef ($35.95)

Sushi YuZu Brings Freshness to Ko Olina STORY BY MICHELLE LEE // PHOTOS BY NATHALIE WALKER

G

iven the success of YuZu’s Ala Moana Hotel location, it was only a matter of time before diners in West Oahu would gain access to the restaurant’s innovative, izakaya-style sushi. After much pleading from loyal fans, YuZu now welcomes the launch of its second location in Ko Olina, Sushi YuZu.

Run by husband-and-wife duo Isamu and Moco Kubato, Sushi YuZu offers a unique twist on traditional Japanese cuisine through the creative usage of bold ingredients and cooking techniques.

As implied by the restaurant’s name, the yuzu fruit is a core and ever-present part of the eatery’s menu.

“Most sushi restaurants use a rice vinegar with refined sugar that is not healthy,” says Isamu. “We have our own special sushi vinegar with yuzu juice, Hawaiian salt and organic cane sugar.”

Completely free of any MSG or refined sugar, Sushi YuZu’s unique sushi vinegar maintains a subtle, yet deeply influential flavor that works well with sashimi and rice.

“With normal rice vinegar, sushi can taste dry,” explains Moco. “Our yuzu vinegar took a long time to perfect, but

everything is the perfect ratio and it goes down very smoothly.”

To start, the Kubatos recommend any of the menu’s uniquely prepared appetizers, such as Heart of Palm Tempura ($10.95), a tempura-style fried heart of palm with homemade sauce and daikon radish sprinkled with yuzu sea salt. Ideal for meat lovers is Australian Wagyu Lemon Beef ($35.95), which comes with Maui onions and a yuzu sauce. For a slightly lighter, yet still filling meal, YuZu Somen ($10.95) with tomato and cucumbers is refreshing and a favorite among locals.

The Ko Olina location also offers two styles of omakase, a chef’s choice meal of several types of sushi and sides.

Omakase Hawaii ($29.95) comes with ahi poke as well as three types of sushi rolls: Shrimp Tempura Roll with Spicy Tuna, Seafood Dynamite Roll and Ko Olina Roll.

For a more traditional menu, Omakase Japan ($39.50) features a collection of sashimi, including Hawaiian ahi, Japanese yellowtail, king salmon, ikura, scallop and a snow crab hand roll.

With the addition of Sushi YuZu, the owners hope to reach those from all sides of the island.

“We are very excited about being in Ko Olina,” says Moco. “The beautiful and relaxing environment makes it the perfect complement to our fresh, creative dishes.”

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YuZu Somen ($10.95) Omakase Japan ($39.50)

5 chef Executive Ikunari Yamamura

SUSHI YUZU

WHERE // 92-1047 Olani St., Suite 1-101 CALL // 678-1155 HOURS // Sunday–Thursday, 4:30-10 p.m., Friday–Saturday, 4:30 p.m.-midnight