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Fine dining does the body good at Chef Chai, where avant-garde cuisine is made without butter and features only the best ingredients.

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ALSO: Hibiscus BBQ blooms with meaty options | 12

From left, Chef de cuisine Montrice Shumpert, owner and executive chef Chai Chaowasaree and server Harry Kersten present a feast of Chef Chai classics.

Zippy’s zips into summer with hot deals | 12 Catching a “sweet” wave at 53 By The Sea | 17

ono,youknow Max’s of Manila

Asahi Grill

Little Village Noodle House

STORY BY ALANA FOLEN

PHOTOS BY LAWRENCE TABUDLO

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hile a renovated kitchen equipped with top of the line appliances, including a double-door stainless steel refrigerator, a shiny stove of your dreams and a brand new microwave may be a fantasy for many, I have to say, all I need is a good old-fashioned wok to make me happy in the kitchen. Because we all know that’s where only the best

fried rice concoctions are conceived.

I’ve been on a fried rice kick lately, and I’ve been having the time of my life throwing dayold, leftover rice into a wok and personalizing it with my favorite fried rice add-ins, including Spam, Portuguese sausage, eggs, peas, carrots, onions and a secret blend of sauces, to name a few. Then, the real magic happens when the stir-

frying begins. Fried rice is a one-pot meal that’s easy to make. And the beautiful thing about this comfort food is that its flavor is almost never the same. Depending on the chef, every fried rice creation has its own personal flair.

So, in an effort to broaden my horizons, I ventured to the following Ono, You Know establishments in hope of finding some spectacular fried rice.

Lucky for me, I was met with a variety of entrees that made me say “Wow!” These restaurants don’t skimp on portion sizes either! It’s a party for your palate with bold flavors and textures. Eat on!

Above: The editor goes in for the first scoop of Max’s of Manila’s Crabmeat Fried Rice.

Left: Max’s Of Manila’s Crabmeat Fried Rice ($8.95)

Max’s of Manila Extreme contentment is derived from the home-cooked comfort food at Max’s of Manila.

I love coming to this Dillingham Boulevard restaurant, as well as the Waipahu establishment, where the friendly staff always treats its customers like family.

And when dining at Max’s, be sure to come with an appetite equipped to handle the eatery’s epic portions — family-style dining is what it’s all about.

While it’s typical to feast like there’s no tomorrow here, sometimes less is more. On my most recent visit to Max’s, I chose to keep my cravings for kare-kare, pork adobo and sinigang under control, and instead opted for Crabmeat Fried Rice ($8.95), a heaping portion of jasmine rice gener-

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Dining Out Cover Story CHEF CHAI

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Healthy Approach to

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Chef Chai’s dining room is exquisitely modern.

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hat’s in a name?

Apparently a lot, when it’s Chef Chai we speak of.

Chef Chai is a relatively new restaurant, named after its sole creator, celebrity chef Chai Chaowasaree.

Having opened its doors for business this past March at Pacifica Honolulu on Kapiolani Boulevard, Chef Chai greets patrons to a sophisticated and modern dining experience with an emphasis on Asian fusion.

According to Chaowasaree, it was his mission to break away from his former establishment, Chai’s Island Bistro, at Aloha Tower Marketplace, which closed at the beginning of the year.

He wanted to reinvent himself, and offer his new and loyal patrons a healthier approach to dining without sacrificing on taste.

“I strongly believe that good cuisine doesn’t have to revolve around fats and butter. Food can be healthy and fresh, and taste amazing,” Chaowasaree says.

Most recently, Dining Out sat down with Chaowasaree at his exquisitely sleek establishment and sampled a diverse spread of the restaurant’s must-haves. And in the

midst of it all, Chaowasaree shared the highlights of his guilt-free menu and his excitement for the journey that lies ahead.

DO: You say that you’re trying to promote healthier ideas when it comes to dining out. How is that achieved at Chef Chai?

Chaowasaree: We cook without butter (except for our desserts) and we use coconut milk instead of heavy cream, because coconut milk features good fat and good cholesterol.

We also incorporate a lot of herbs, spices and olive oil into our cuisine. We serve the leanest cuts of meat, such as filet mignon, and when it comes to our chicken, we only serve chicken breast with no skin and no fat.

As we get older, health becomes such an important issue, and a well-balanced diet is a priority for a healthy lifestyle. Moderation is key. We always tell our guests to enjoy what they’re eating, but to take a healthier approach when dining out, and that’s exactly what we offer at Chef Chai.

Imagine if every chef removed butter from their food. I think if that was the

case, we’d see a much healthier Hawaii.

DO: Being that you don’t use butter in your cuisine, what are some of your favorite ingredients to work with?

Chaowasaree: Our food is Asian-fusion, so we use a lot of lemongrass, kaffir lime leaf and garlic. Garlic and onions always work for any type of cuisine.

DO: Looking back on the opening day of the restaurant, what were your hopes for Chef Chai?

Chaowasaree: First and foremost, I wanted to reinvent myself, I didn’t want Chef Chai to be a duplicate of Chai’s Island Bistro. So, looking back on opening day, I was really excited

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about what this new restaurant had to offer, and I can’t wait to see where it goes from here. Everything at Chef Chai is more modern, from the cuisine to the ambiance. Designer Chuen Yee of MCYIA Interior Architecture and Design brought a beautiful contemporary feel to this 4,100-square-foot establishment, which comfortably seats up to 100 people in the dining room and 30 on our outdoor patio. We also have a private dining room that people can reserve for special occasions. The room seats up to 25 people and is equipped with its own audio/visual system and flatscreen TV. Reservations are highly recommended.

Chicken Sate with Thai Peanut Sauce, Cucumber Salad and Asian Flat Bread

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The pork shank brings an Asian flair to the osso bucco, which is typically an Italian dish made with veal.

However, this dish originated from my mother’s recipe back in Bangkok, Thailand. This is one of my all-time favorite dishes that my mom makes.

The salmon also is a hit among diners as well. We marinate the fish overnight in a bit of soy, ginger, sesame and sake prior to grilling it.

Finally, for dessert, we’re serving our guests White Chocolate Gelato Truffle, which features white chocolate gelato, strawberry sorbet and raspberry guava puree. As the executive chef for Hawaiian Airlines, I originally had created this dessert as a part of the flight menus, but because of its popularity, I included it on Chef Chai’s menu as well.

White Chocolate Gelato Truffle

DO: As a celebrity chef who has received much recognition and praise throughout the years, your career has been a whirlwind experience. To what do you attribute your passion for cooking?

Chaowasaree: I was born and raised in Thailand, and I practically grew up in the restaurant business. My parents owned their own restaurant, so since I was 8 years old I was always at the restaurant and going to the markets with my mom to buy the best produce.

So, simply put, I received no formal culinary training.

What I know now had been instilled in me at a young age and are things I’ve learned along the way. I’m constantly learning.

Braised Kurobuta Pork Osso Bucco with Asian Five Spices

sive menu, Happy hour is a big draw with unbeatable deals, correct?

Chaowasaree: Yes! Happy hour is from 9 to 11 p.m. nightly, and you don’t want to miss it. All the appetizers on the menu are half-priced and we offer Budweiser for $3, Singha beer for $4 and Kettle One Vodka for $5. What sets our happy hour apart from a lot of other restaurants is that although our appetizer prices are reduced, the portion sizes are always the same. It’s really a great deal.

DO: Chef Chai also cur-

rently is offering an Early Bird Special Four-Course Dinner. It’s an immaculate feast for two priced at $40 per person. Please tell us about this.

Chaowasaree: This early bird dinner is available to our patrons from 4 to 6 p.m. and is available on the patio only. The meal includes a starter of Chicken Sate with Thai Peanut Sauce, Cucumber Salad and Asian Flat Bread. The two skewers of lean chicken breast pair perfectly with the Thai peanut sauce on our flat bread, and our customers love the

cucumber salad, which is similar to a pickled cucumber namasu. Then, the first course, Combination Appetizer Platter, features a sample of appetizers great for sharing, including Fresh Ahi Katsu, Kataifi Jumbo Black Tiger Prawns, Gravlax Salmon Roulade, Roasted Butternut Squash and Lobster Bisque Shooter.

As for the main course, guests receive two main entrees (with white or brown rice) of Braised Kurobuta Pork Osso Bucco with Asian Five Spices, and Grilled Fresh New Zealand King Salmon with Kabayaki Sauce.

Grilled Fresh New Zealand King Salmon with Kabayaki Sauce

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Blooming eats

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KOREAN HIBISCUS BBQ

f mom-and-pop shops are synonymous with good food and good service, what should one expect from an eatery run by grandparents? Quite the same if we’re talking about Korean Hibiscus BBQ. “This is what we eat for our meals, so we want to serve this to our customers so they can enjoy it as well,” says owner and grandfather Raymond Kodani.

Such a proclamation isn’t just typical restaurant talking points, there is a history

behind the recipes. One such example is Grandma Special, which includes stirfried barbecue beef, sweet potato noodles, carrots, white and green onions served with a choice of four Korean vegetables.

“This was something we made for our four grandchildren. We didn’t think people would be interested in it, but I told my wife (Shirley, aka grandma) to give it a try. The interest was so strong that we had to put it on the regular menu.”

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WEB kissatencafe.com 1 Saba Fillet ($9) 2 Two-Combo Plate with BBQ Beef and BBQ Chicken ($10.75) Leah Friel photos

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The entire menu is a mix of local favorites, Korean staples and a combination of both. All told, the choices include 50 combination plates (starting at $10.75), 15 prime entrees, four specialty items, eight soups and 14 vegetables.

One of three seafood options is Saba Fillet ($9).

The fresh fish is slow charbroiled to maintain its natural juiciness and comes with veggies (two for the mini and four for the regular plate) and the restaurant’s classic hapa rice — a mix of white and brown rice that undergoes a 24hour preparation process to ensure a tender product.

In other words, Korean Hibiscus BBQ is a celebration of all things surf and turf.

1 Caprese Panini ($8.50) 2 Hot Ham and Mushroom Panini ($9.50) 3 BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders ($9.50) Nathalie Walker photos

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Cuisine sandwiched between good and great

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n celebration of National Sandwich Month in August, Kissaten serves up a special menu of tasty sandwiches available now through the end of August.

The specials, created by executive chef Edison Ching, includes a light and refreshing Caprese Panini with pesto aioli, fresh Italian basil, mozzarella cheese

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and Kamuela tomatoes on ciabatta bread and a side salad ($8.50), or upgrade the salad to Kissaten’s signature Tomato Bisque ($12).

There also is a Hot Ham and Mushroom Panini with whole grain mustard aioli, roasted mushrooms, provolone cheese and caramelized onions on sourdough bread ($9.50 with salad or $14 with soup of the day); and smoky, sweet and tangy BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders with cole slaw, grainy mustard, barbecue sauce and smoked gouda in three mini hamburger buns ($9.50 served with a choice of salad or chips).

The bread is delivered fresh daily from JJ French Pastry, and local ingredients are used as much as possible, such as avocados, Kamuela tomatoes, mushrooms and Italian basil.

Kissaten, located on the corner of Piikoi and Waimanu Streets in the same building as KHON2 News across from Ala Moana Center, opened in December 2010 and is a

contemporary 24-hour cafe offering gourmet made-to-order food that is an eclectic mix of American comfort food with international influences. A second location opened in Waikiki earlier this year (hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily), and they are in negotiations for a third location, also in town, and targeted to open in November.

Among the popular regular menu items are Pho, Ramen, Kissaten Melt (made with pastrami, mozzarella, caramelized onions and whole grain mustard aioli on sourdough bread) and Grilled Cheese Sandwich (with smoked gouda, Cheddar, bacon and Fuji apples).

Breakfast is served from 6 to 11 a.m., lunch and dinner from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and a latenight menu featuring the restaurant’s top items from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. There also is an extensive coffee and beverage menu, along with an ice cream parlor and milkshakes available

24 hours. Customers also can bring their own beer or wine (lunch through dinner), and glassware is provided.

According to Neysa Taba, who co-owns the cafe with cousins Jon Ishimi and Sean Ishizaki, Kissaten is fashioned after popular modern-day cafes found throughout Japan.

"We are local Japanese

born in Hawaii," says Taba.

"And we saw this as a good opportunity to get more in touch with our culture. We went to Japan and Seattle, and we always pick up ideas from traveling, watching TV and things we see online — always trying to look for what’s new and hip, and incorporating it into what we have to improve on.

“We’re also trying to participate as much as possible in charitable events, such as the recent Honolulu Japanese Junior Chamber of Commerce event at Bishop Museum and the Honolulu Professionals Foundation R.E.A.C.H. Out fundraising event. So, we’re looking at getting out there more and giving back.�

3 Whether it’s a power lunch, brunch with friends or a family dinner, Kissaten provides a casual, comfortable setting with food that is sure to please any palate. It also recently joined Room Service in Paradise allowing customers to have their order delivered, and Open Table where customers can make reservations for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

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Pulehu Ribs ($19.99 half rack, $25.99 full rack)

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hile it bears a new name, GoKo Steak & Salad Bar continues to offer local diners great value and exceptional tastes via a revamped menu.

The former Sizzler franchisees re-branded the eatery in May, and have continued the restaurant’s mission of offering quality steak selections, bountiful salad bar offerings and enticing entrees presented along with GoKo’s stellar customer service.

Managing partner Clinton Goo explains that GoKo features fresh-cut, choice beef — not frozen — and that the iconic salad bar is still a best-seller thanks to its vast variety of offerings. The Salad Bar ($14.99 Monday through Saturday until 4 p.m., $17.99 after 4 p.m. and Sunday all day) features assorted greens and vegetables, many of which are grown and harvested locally, as well as various hot items, soups, a taco bar and dessert selections. Diners may also add a trip to the salad bar to any entrée for just $7.99 more.

“We pride ourselves on having a fresh salad bar, and whenever possible, we include local produce as well — from tomatoes and cucumbers to watermelon, honeydew melon and cantaloupe,” Goo says.

“We also feature choy sum at the salad bar, a locally grown cabbage. We want customers to know that while our

GOKO STEAK & SALAD BAR WHERE Locations in Pearlridge Center, Dillingham Plaza and Waipahu Town Center CALL 483-3565 (Pearlridge), 8324665 (Pearlridge), 671-7433 (Waipahu) HOURS All locations open at 11 a.m. for lunch service; breakfast and closing hours vary by day and location.

in barbecue sauce and basted in a special Korean sauce that invigorates the juicy meat, which falls right off the bone. The entrée is accompanied by a choice of rice, baked potato, fries or mashed potatoes and also comes with cole slaw.

Diners also may try Furikake Chicken ($12.49) or Korean BBQ Burger ($10.49, add 79 cents for cheese), a one-third-pound ground beef patty served with fries. Additionally, all entrees come with a choice of fresh rolls served with honey butter, or GoKo’s tasty Cheese Toast.

Korean BBQ Burger ($10.49, add 79 cents for cheese)

name has changed, we’re the same — if not better — and offer the choices they like.”

GoKo has introduced a host of new menu items, including Pulehu Ribs ($19.99 for a half rack and $25.99 for a full rack), which are St. Louis-style ribs soaked

Breakfast options are also available at GoKo, and are served from 7 to 11 a.m. daily at the Pearlridge Center location, Friday through Sunday at Dillingham Plaza, and Saturday and Sunday at Waipahu Town Center.

Selections include Jamboree Special ($8.79),

which features all-you-caneat hotcakes with two eggs and a choice of two meat selections: bacon, Portuguese sausage or ham.

Diners may double up with 2-2-2-2 Breakfast ($10.99), which includes two eggs, two pieces of Portuguese sausage, two link sausages and two strips of bacon, along with rice, toast and jelly.

While GoKo Steak & Salad Bar no longer bears the Sizzler name, the eatery is featuring a redhot offer for diners to take advantage of this week.

Hot Deals Hawaii allows customers to purchase a $20 voucher for just $10 through Thursday, July 25 — an offer that does not include alcoholic beverages.

Once purchased, the voucher is valid for a year, and expires July 18, 2014.

GoKo also is serving up some tantalizing Summer Specials for customers, in addition to the daily meal specials that are packaged with the restaurant’s iconic salad bar. Those who purchase any dine-in meal can enjoy a fountain drink for just 99 cents. Steak enthusiasts will be delighted to learn that GoKo is featuring a Steak & Fries Combo ($9.99), which includes a 6-ounce steak cooked to order and topped with sautéed onions and mushrooms, along with broccoli, and is accompanied by tasty french fries.

Additionally, GoKo features a “Special Guests” menu for patrons over the age of 60, and they receive 10 percent off regular menu items as well.

Those with military identification also receive 10 percent off, and GoKo continues its popular “Kids Eat Free” deal on Tuesdays, where keiki dine on the house all day.

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1 Macadamia Nut Honey Roasted Half Chicken (pictured with tofu for vegetarians ($29) 2 Kahuku Sea Asparagus and Brown Ogo Poke ($15) 3 Seared Fresh Island Catch ($32) Nathalie Walker photos

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ilton Hawaiian Village is like a one-stop shop for everything Waikiki — splendid shopping, exotic tropical landscaping, breathtaking views and, of course, dining, dining, dining.

Speaking of tropical and dining, Tropics Bar and Grill is the ideal eatery to soak up all that is Waikiki Beach.

Located beachfront on the ground floor of the Alii Tower, it showcases those exquisite sunset views — and always incorporates fresh island ingredients in its creative cuisine.

The Village embraces everyone in its welcoming environment, and those who choose not to eat meat or fish are no exception.

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According to Tropics Chef de Cuisine Kapolanialaimaka Kealoha, "There are always options that we can work with, as far as guests letting us know that vegetarian dishes are what they’re looking for."

Feeling the aloha?

Grilled tofu is the go-to meat substitute here. It’s so versatile, it can swim right into fish dishes, such as Kahuku Sea Asparagus and Brown Ogo Poke (appetizer portion, $15). The grilled tofu is mixed with Maui onion, scallions, sesame oil, Hamakua tomato and kukui nut, which is quite satisfying as the tender texture of the tofu contrasts deliciously with fresh tomato, crisp onions and crunchy nuts.

Seared Fresh Island Catch ($32), takes on a whole new identity with grilled tofu as the catch, accompanied by sesame potato gnocchi and warm Kahuku sea asparagus salad, finished with lehua honey butter sauce.

Also on the dinner menu is Macadamia Nut Honey Roasted Half Chicken ($29), and with grilled tofu standing in for the chicken, it’s still a mouthwatering meal served with fingerling potatoes, Kahuku corn, Hamakua mushrooms, edamame succotash and topped with wasabi ponzu sauce for a bit of a kick.

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Combat your hunger with a feast for the senses

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HO HO CHINESE CUISINE WHERE Kapolei Marketplace 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.

1 Orange Chicken 2 Cold Ginger Chicken 3 Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine is a Kapolei favorite.

4 Black Bean Fish Filet Rachel Breit photos

he price is right at Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine. If you have a favorite Chinese dish in the lunch buffet line and are considering ordering a plate a la carte, director of sales Armando Bauzon says for $10.95, you can have your favorite dish and eat it too — an all-youcan-eat host of items are available on the buffet. So devise your buffet strategy (we all have one, right?), mix and match and don’t forget dessert.

Here are some of the key deliverables.

Orange Chicken is a popular choice for all, “a local delicacy,” he says. The bite-size pieces of crispy fried chicken dripping with sweet, citrusy glaze are irresistible. What sets this orange chicken apart from others is the noticeable flavor of real orange zest.

“You can really taste the orange,” explains Bauzon.

Cold Ginger Chicken is another favorite from the buffet line. The chicken thighs are simply boiled, chilled, cut up and served with ginger sauce. The potent sauce packs a punch with ginger, green onion and more, and is the perfect topping for the plain chicken. Ho Ho’s sauce is dominated by fresh herbs rather than oil.

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“Ours is not too oily,” 1 says Bauzon. “You can tell from looks alone — it’s so green.”

Fish lovers don’t have to go fishing far for Black Bean Fish Filet, as it’s always available. “Its meat is soft and tender,” says owner James Ching. The steamed sea bass swims in a shoyu-based black bean gravy with bell peppers and onions that received a quick stir around the wok.

How could you go wrong with a buffet for lunch? Cheer up a drab day with a feast for your senses that’s instantly available.

The quiet, peaceful dining room is full of window light and happy diners piling up and digging into personalized plates of Chinese delights. Items in the buffet line are cooked to order and constantly replenished with fresh servings, one small pan at a time.

“You’re eating fresh,” ensures Bauzon.

Leave room for dessert; almond cookies and mochi balls, among others, are 2 house-made. And the icing on the cake: “You can call us for lunch meetings or even retirement parties,” explains Bauzon.

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

This week, Dining Out gets the inside scoops from NAME Aurelio Garcia Ocean House’s chef Aurelio Garcia, who gives us a little TITLE Chef taste of Ocean House and shares just what fuels his TRAINING/ culinary drive.

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Who or what inspires you as a chef? Being a chef is so much fun! I like creating new dishes and I am proud to have people enjoy our food at Ocean House.

I like teaching and watching our staff grow.

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

What dish would you serve? I would serve Kobe Bryant because he is my favorite basketball player. I would serve him Grilled Opakapaka with lime, apple banana, macadamia nut beurre blanc and Molokai

sweet potato gratin.

What is your favorite dish on the menu? Why? My favorite dish is Fresh

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Steamed Monchong. Monchong is one of my favorite types of fish, as it is tender and has a great flavor. The fish is steamed with shiitake mushrooms, ginger, cilantro and green onions, and then it’s topped with sizzling sesame peanut oil and a little tamari, and served on steamed rice. Yum! Is there a dish that you create that’s not on your menu, but available upon request?

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fter receiving a trio of commendations from its loyal customers, Zippy’s Restaurants are rewarding diners with a slew of summer specials.

Zippy’s was honored recently in the Honolulu StarAdvertiser’s annual Hawaii’s Best People’s Choice Awards for serving up the “Best Family Dining,” representing the “Best LateNight Eatery” and offering up the “Best Bento,” the

win, and entries can be submitted at all restaurant locations or by visiting Zippys.com for more details.

“We know our customers love Vegas, so we are featuring a Vegas giveaway!” says Jeanine MamiyaKalahiki, marketing manager at Zippy’s Restaurants. “We also wanted to offer one of our old-time favorites, Hamburger Steak, at a special price.

We now have a new and improved hamburger

Zippy’s Primeburger with French Fries for just $4.99 (fast-food) and $6.99 (restaurant) throughout the month.

Zippy’s also is featuring a pair of new salads — the perfect remedy for the summer heat and hunger waves available now through Aug. 31 for $10.95 apiece in the dine-in restaurants only. The new Chopped Salad includes crisp romaine lettuce, chopped ham, turkey,

steak, and have already received great feedback from customers.”

Mamiya-Kalahiki refers to the local staple as the revamped Hamburger Steak with rice and macaroni salad ($6.99 at the fastfood counter and $7.99 in the dine-in restaurant), which is available at these special prices through July.

Diners also may reach for

tomatoes, garbanzo beans, mozzarella cheese and green onions along with a tasty Parmesan and herb dressing that ties all the flavors together. Diners also may delve into a freshly made Chili Lime Shrimp Salad, which features golden breaded shrimp atop a bed of ‘Nalo Zip greens along with tomato wedges, saimin

Chili Lime Shrimp Salad ($10.95)

Supervisor Ronie Agustin

latter of which recognizes the restaurant’s iconic Zip Pac. As a special mahalo to loyal diners who voiced their opinions, Zippy’s is offering a “Thank You Hawaii” promotion, wherein customers may enter to win a trip for two to Las Vegas, and a consolation prize of a month’s worth of Zip Pacs. No purchase is necessary when entering to 1 2 | D I N I N G O U T | J U LY 2 1 - 2 7, 2 0 1 3

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Story by KYLE GALDEIRA Photos by NATHALIE WALKER Haupia Chocolate Waffle ($6.85 dine-in restaurant only)

Chopped Salad ($10.95)

Twenty-four locations, including Kahului, Maui 973-0880 (main office) Most locations open 24 hours Hamburger Steak ($6.99 fast-food, $7.99 dine-in restaurant and Zippy’s Primeburger with French Fries ($4.99 fast-food, $6.99 dine-in restaurant)

Kokua Pac ($8.08 fast-food, $9.30 dine-in restaurant)

Prices may vary by location noodles, julienne-cut carrots and cucumbers, and Chinese parsley. The new salad selection is served with a zesty chili lime dressing.

“We wanted to offer our customers something different, another option and something refreshing,” explains Mamiya-Kalahiki when describing the fresh salad options. “The seasonal salads change every two months, so we can provide freshness to our menu.”

Generations of diners have flocked to Zippy’s in pursuit of delectable desserts, and the eatery

has created yet another masterpiece in Haupia Chocolate Waffle ($6.85 at dine-in restaurants only). Through July and August, customers can enjoy this local spin on a traditional breakfast favorite as the dish includes a scoop of ice cream atop a crisp Belgian waffle along with haupia sauce, chocolate syrup and whipped cream. While the sweet treat is great to share with friends and family gathered around the table, it is understandable if one chooses to fly solo and polish off the entire serving.

In addition to offering summer savings, Zippy’s Restaurants is lending support to Blood Bank of Hawaii, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a safe and adequate supply of blood, blood products and related transfusion services to patients in the Islands. Customers may help the vital cause by

picking up a Kokua Pac ($8.08 fast-food, $9.30 dine-in restaurant), from which 25 cents will be donated to the Blood Bank of Hawaii’s effort to raise funds for a new Bloodmobile. Additionally, customers may purchase a special donation circle for $1, or make an additional monetary donation at designated boxes at all Zippy’s locations.

Diners in the 50th state soon will be able to visit a 25th Zippy’s Restaurant, as Hilo prepares to open the doors to the Big Island’s first establishment Aug. 1.

The new location supplements Zippy’s collection of 23 Oahu eateries and Kahului, Maui, restaurant — many of which are open 24 hours to meet the dining desires of any consumer.

From its famous chili to flavorful Zip Pacs, Zippy’s continues to serve up local comfort food around the clock while striving to live up to its “Hawaii’s Best” distinctions.

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n addition to pleasing the palates of its patrons, L&L aims to bring joy to the community in other ways. Last week, the restaurant delivered food to 50 local families in need at the Keeaumoku Walmart L&L. The families, which were chosen by Institute for Human Services, were treated to some of L&L’s most popular items, including Chicken Katsu, Hamburger Steak and Kalua Pork.

The community outreach effort was the brainchild of franchise owner Eddie Flores.

“This is something that Eddie really wanted to do,” marketing director

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or more than 40 years, L&L Hawaiian Barbecue has been a mainstay for plate lunches and other local staples.

Serving up a mix of local favorites and AsianAmerican fusion, the restaurant has proven that its popularity has a mass appeal. Starting from just one restaurant in the 1970s, L&L now has about 40 locations on Oahu alone.

Although L&L's slogan is “Hawaii's Favorite Plate Lunch,” it's clear that people from all over the world

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WHERE The Gateway at Mililani Mauka 95-1057 Ainamakua Drive, #F8 (across Longs Drugs) Mililani and various locations CALL 626-8828 HOURS 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily

Brandon Dela Cruz explains. “Eddie came here (to Hawaii) 50 years ago. He immigrated here from China, and he is having a reunion here with his family and celebrating the 50th anniversary of when they moved here.”

As a symbol of appreciation for the community, Flores wanted to do something to help those in need.

“He has become successful with the restaurant,” Dela Cruz says, “So he just wanted to give back in commemoration of the opportunities that have been afforded to him.”

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love L&L's local flavors. “(The restaurant) was actually bought as a gift from (owner) Eddie Flores to his mom,” explains director of marketing Brandon Dela Cruz. “But when his mom didn't want to run the restaurant anymore, he took it back.”

After that, Flores teamed up with business partner Johnson Kam and the pair decided to expand L&L. “They brought the restaurant from one to almost 200 locations throughout the world,” Dela Cruz explains.

Today, the restaurant can be found in Japan, New Zealand and China, as well as in states, including California, Washington, Nevada, Oregon and Colorado.

With its ever-growing franchise and global popularity, L&L continues to grow here in the Islands, too. Just a couple of weeks ago, L&L opened its newest Oahu store in Mililani Mauka.

At the new location,

you can find L&L favorites like BBQ Chicken (prices vary based on location).

And like all of the restaurant's plate lunches, the dish comes with two scoops of rice and one scoop of macaroni salad.

“This features our special L&L Hawaiian barbecue marinade,” Dela Cruz says, adding that the sauce is sweet and salty.

According to Dela Cruz, another customer favorite is BBQ Short Ribs (prices vary), which also is bathed in the same sweet and salty sauce.

Of course, L&L also offers local creations such as Spam Musubi (prices vary) and Saimin (prices vary), which features noodles swimming in L&L's broth, along with a choice of meat including Spam, chicken or beef.

For a seafood selection, Dela Cruz recommends Fried Fish Filet (prices vary), which is dipped in L&L's signature batter and deep-fried.

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ICHIRIKI JAPANESE NABE RESTAURANT WHERE 46-047 Kamehameha Hwy. #14 and #15, Kaneohe CALL 236-2299 HOURS Daily, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (lunch) Sunday-Thursday, 4-11 p.m. (last seating at 10 p.m.)

Friday-Saturday, 4 p.m.midnight (last seating at 11 p.m.) (dinner) Happy hour daily, 11 a.m.6 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.-last call (Happy hour times vary at each location.)

1 5-ounce Kobe Shabu Shabu ($16.95 happy hour, $28.95 regular price) 2 Ujikintoki ($5.95 per order. Pictured is a double order) 3 Happy hour Kirin Draft ($2 for 16 ounces, $4 for 32 ounces) Leah Friel photos

ake the scenic route through the winding Windward roads that lead to Kaneohe and stop at Ichiriki Japanese Nabe Restaurant’s newest location.

Open for just four months, the third location offers original favorites with its familiar welcoming and chic atmosphere.

It is something the restaurant strives for with its servers, who undergo extensive training. “(It is) to make sure they’re attentive and they’re thoughtful in the way they cater to the customers, making sure the customers feel at home and that they’re being treated well as a guest,” says general manager Min Kim. So, sit back and relax while you dine on Japanese comfort food.

Stop in for happy hour, and enjoy the 5-ounce Kobe Shabu Shabu ($16.95; $28.95, regular price).

It comes with rice, ramen noodles, and 5 ounces of Kobe beef.

It also is served with two dipping sauces — ponzu and goma — along with daikon and green onions.

For just $2, you can upgrade your broth to any of the 13 different options to choose from.

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1 Garlic Shrimp (prices vary) 2 Seafood Combo with Short Ribs (prices vary) 3 Combo with Orange Chicken, Beef Broccoli and Chow Mein (prices vary) 4 Healthy Salmon Patty (prices vary) Nathalie Walker photos

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we’re the only hot pot restaurant on the island that features so many different flavors of broth,” says assistant manager Andrew Doi. Also offered during happy hour are Kirin Draft beer ($2 for 16 ounces, $4 for 32 ounces, $8 for a 64ounce pitcher).

For dessert, Ichiriki is serving up a special offthe-menu option worth indulging in. Introducing the “Fuji Uji” ($11.90) — a more than generous serving of shave ice topped with matcha flavoring, azuki beans, condensed milk, mochi balls and Lappert’s ice cream.

To give you a better idea of its size, it comfortably serves eight to 10 people.

With its cool and sweet flavors, it is the perfect end to a hot pot meal.

If you are dining with a smaller group, the regular Ujikintoki ($5.95) serves around four people.

Reservations are highly recommended and large groups are welcome — the restaurant recently accommodated a 65-party wedding reception.

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f the idea of pancakes, crepes, omelets and eggs has your mouth watering, then Eggs ‘n Things is a definite go-to hot spot. In case you haven’t noticed, word has spread, and the restaurant’s popularity has drawn in hungry diners from across the globe. With three locations situated throughout Waikiki — one on Saratoga Road, Waikiki Beach Eggspress on Kalakaua Avenue, and the newest eatery on Piikoi Street next to Ala Moana Center — it’s easy to fulfill that breakfast craving any time of the day and night.

However, Eggs ‘n Things’ decadent desserts also take the cake, especially Deep-Fried Banana Split a la Mode. Available after 4 p.m., this end-of-themeal hurrah is not like the traditional dessert. Instead, it’s a deconstructed banana split without the mess, and ideal for those who would rather pick and choose their toppings.

A mound of homemade whipped cream is piled high on the plate and sprinkled with macadamia nuts that are toasted to perfection and chopped in-house.

According to Takahashi, the restaurant goes through 100 to 150 pounds of this good stuff per day.

It wouldn't be a banana split without a luscious scoop of locally made vanilla bean ice cream. Its, oh, so creamy texture is irresistible.

You gotta love it!

Good old Hershey’s chocolate syrup is the perfect condiment for any chocoholic and dessert fanatic. Go ahead and dip a piece of banana in this liquid decadence.

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Two fresh, local bananas are dipped and deepfried in Eggs ‘n Things’ original pancake mix. The pancake mix is derived from an original recipe that dates back to 1974, when Eggs ‘n Things first opened on Ena Road. “We haven't deviated from this recipe at all. It still offers up the same great taste,” Takahashi says.

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“This dish was a collaboration of all of our managers and some of the kitchen staff,” explains Robby Takahashi, manager of the restaurant’s Piikoi location. “One day we were experimenting with our pancake mix and we decided to deep-fry a banana in the pancake mix. Our staff loved it, so from there we featured it as a special and it received such positive feedback, it then made it onto our regular menu.”

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53 BY THE SEA WHERE 53 Ahui St., Honolulu

August, there are a couple of desserts on the current menu that are must-haves.

Kamiya Papaya and Seasonal Fruits Soup ($9) features a lilikoi and mango puree with chunks of pineapple and papaya, topped with berries. “It’s like a fruit salsa,� says executive chef Thomas Ho. “It’s pretty refreshing.�

Chocolate Cake ($10) is served warm

mazing food and service paired with an outstanding view of the crashing waves along Waikiki Beach that are so iconic to Hawaii are a given at 53 By The Sea. The establishment has an array of seafood and tantantalizing delicacies that are sure to make your mouth water, and the desserts are no different.

While the restaurant is working on a new menu for

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1 Kamiya Papaya and Seasonal Fruits Soup ($9) 2 Green Tea White Chocolate Mousse Cake 3 Chocolate Cake ($10) 4 Mango Mousse Basket Anthony Consillio photos

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with vanilla gelato, raspberries and whipped cream. This flourless chocolate cake is a staple at many restaurants and 53 By The Sea serves this up with a perfectly crafted cake, topped with chocolate sauce.

As a new dessert menu is in the works, Ho and pastry chef Isabella Nunes-Baptista were generous enough

to give Dining Out readers a sneak peek of what’s to come. (The following desserts are not yet priced.)

"Some of these will be on the menu, some will not,�

Ho says. “We’re just experimenting right now.�

Green Tea White Chocolate Mousse Cake features layers of white cake and green tea ganache. This light dessert stays true to the traditional green tea flavor, and thankfully Ho says this one will most likely be on the future dessert menu.

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Nunes-Baptista’s Mango Mousse Basket showcases mango mousse, fresh mangoes and raspberries. The highlight of this dish is the colorful dragon fruit ice cream in a white chocolate clam shell, because as Nunes-Baptista says, “We’re by the sea.�

The last proposed dessert Nunes-Baptista presented was her Fruit Boat. This dessert truly is a work of art and features a salted caramel foam (salty like the ocean) and chocolate (the sand). Atop the chocolate sits a wonderful rum truffle that represents Nunes-Baptista’s take on Diamond Head.

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lined four desserts that possibly could make an appearance on the fall menu, and all of them are simply to die for.

Her Coconut Rum Chocolate Cake plays with the flavors of lilikoi and raspberries.

The dish is beautifully garnished with a strawberry cup 3 filled with lilikoi sauce. “All the flavors in the cake you see on the plate,� she explains.

This marriage of flavors carries out into the rest of her proposed desserts as well.

Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake features layers of dark chocolate and white chocolate with mango ice cream in a chocolate basket and mango sauce art-

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1 Asahi Grill’s Lup Cheong Fried Rice ($7.50 regular, $5.95 small). Leah Friel photo 2 Asahi Grill’s Kim Chee Fried Rice ($7.50 regular, $5.95 small). Leah Friel photo 3 Little Village’s Chef Chan’s Special Fied Rice ($9.50) 4 Little Village Noodle House offers a clean and spacious dining room.

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ously served with scrambled eggs, carrots, green peas and genuine crab meat.

“A lot of people like to order our fried rice by itself because it's like a complete meal,” says Elizabeth Joven, operations manager of the Dillingham location. “You really don’t need anything else; there's enough substance in this one dish.”

However, to add more pizazz to this already delicious staple, I like to pair Crabmeat Fried Rice with Max’s Filipino Bistek — thinly cut, tender beef doused with the most savory of gravies and topped with sliced round onions.

Masarap (delicious)! For added flavor, I also pour a bit of the gravy over the fried rice. You know you’ll love it!

My photographer and I shared this meal, and with only two dishes we were stuffed to the max (pun intended … Yes, I just had to go there)!

“The fried rice can easily serve two to three people,” Joven says with a smile.

What a great deal! It’s always a festive foodie adventure at Max’s of Manila!

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It’s 9 a.m. and Asahi Grill on Ward Avenue is whipping up breakfast galore like it's nobody’s business. The restaurant is renowned for its ono local grinds and American classics, and with a global audience as its fan base, Asahi Grill is set to impress.

How can you not fall absolutely in love with the restaurant’s Lup Cheong Fried Rice and Kim Chee Fried Rice? Priced at $7.50 for a regular portion and $5.95 for a small, these two delectable entrees offer an explosion of flavors with every bite.

Lup Cheong Fried Rice features a grandiose blend of Chinese sausage, Portuguese sausage, green onions and a splash of shoyu with heaping scoops of rice. Two eggs (any style) are placed atop the entree as the finishing touch. I prefer my eggs over easy, as the yolk just soaks into the rice. Then, for a little kick to your step, Kim Chee Fried Rice is the No. 1 choice! Homemade kimchee, along with chopped Portuguese sausage, green onions, a drizzle of shoyu and more, plays up the fried rice nicely.

“Kim Chee Fried Rice has always been a customer favorite,” says restaurant manager Victoria Sayno.

“We make our own kim chee twice a

diced char siu, diced roast duck, shrimp and scrambled eggs stir-fried together with two kinds of rice, which Chang will keep under wraps.

Sugar, salt and shoyu also are included for additional flavor. However, Chang makes it clear that the cuisine here is MSG-free.

Then, The Mother of All Fried Rice ($9.50) is just that. This dish lives up to its name, and diners are presented with salted fish with minced chicken, and a blend of ginger and garlic spices According to Chang, the secret to the best fried rice lies in the cooking technique.

“You have to cook the salted fish the right way,” he explains. “If not, it ends up being extremely fishy. When it comes to fried rice, it’s important to balance out the spices and ingredients.”

So, the next time you find yourself at Little Village Noodle House, take the time to sample the fried rice options. I guarantee you’ll be hooked on the flavors.

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month and add garlic, kim chee sauce, hot pepper and salt to the cabbage. Our fried rice recipes date back to our Kapiolani Coffee Shop days,” she adds.

Better yet, both of these broke the mouth entrees are available all day every day.

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Little Village Noodle House Relish in the flavors of China at Little Village Noodle House on Smith Street, where the award-winning array of cuisine is well suited to the local palate.

Food enthusiasts from across the island flock to this rustic restaurant, that’s been in business for more than a decade, for Northern-style Chinese cuisine. And there’s been word that Little Village’s fried rice is a must-try.

“Chef Chan’s Special Fried Rice is our most popular fried rice,” says restaurant partner David Chang. “There’s so much to it and our fried rice isn’t greasy.”

And, boy, is he right! This most flavorful entree is priced at $9.50 and includes

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Summertime and the eatin’ is easy

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1 Copper River King Salmon ($31.50) 2 Tomato and Mozzarella Salad ($12) 3 Lemon Pudding Cake ($8.50) Nathalie Walker photos

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hen talking about Pacific Rim dining in Hawaii, 3660 On The Rise is undoubtedly part of the conversation. Since 1992, executive chef and owner Russel Siu, with help from chef de cuisine Lydell Leong, has been at the forefront of creating fusion-filled eats that blend local produce, seasonal ingredients and a healthy dose of Euro-Asian flair.

While the establishment is known for a host of Island classics, Siu and Leong are constantly collaborating on new items to keep their menu fresh. With summer in full swing, the eatery has a slew of bright, enlivening dishes perfect for the season. Here, Leong shares some of 3660’s most summery bites.

For starters, nothing beats the heat like a colorful salad, and the restaurant’s Tomato and Mozzarella Salad ($12) is no exception. The dish combines indulgent slices of house-made truffled mozzarella with Prosciutto di’Parma for a base of sophisticated flavors.

Local tomatoes and Dry Land Nursery micro basil bring the garden right to the table, while truffle oil, Kona sea salt and a smoked balsamic reduction finish off

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When it comes to entrees, seasonal Copper River King Salmon ($31.50) reigns supreme. The special takes advantage of summer’s rich, fatty — and therefore extremely flavorful — salmon fillets. Composed with a delicate com-

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bination of ingredients, this main course is perfectly crafted to play off, and highlight, the salmon itself.

“When we’re trying to think of what will go with what, we let the main ingredient speak for itself, first and foremost, and try to keep it simple,” says Leong.

To balance the salmon’s robustness, Leong uses a roasted lemon garlic butter sauce.

“Because the salmon is little bit oilier, we thought a lemon type of butter sauce, or beurre

blanc, would go good … I wanted a warmer type of acid so I roasted the lemon.

And so it kind of caramelized the lemons and brought out a lot of color, too,” he says.

Leong then crafts a relish from juicy local tomatoes, Kahuku corn and shiitake mushrooms before adding some of his sweet soy drizzle to the dish. “It gives a little sweet to offset the acid or the fat, as well as the brightness from the lemon,” he says.

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The Copper River King Salmon’s finishing touch lies in a combination of micro greens, which Leong designed himself, To give the dish a final burst of flavor, Dry Land Nursery micro shiso, bull’s blood (deep red beet leaves) and micro amaranth add a refreshing bite and give the entree a gorgeous presentation.

Be sure to save room for

a zesty summertime dessert, such as warm Lemon Pudding Cake ($8.50) served with vanilla ice cream, fresh berries and the restaurant’s own lemon-scented wafer cookies. “It’s very light and airy,” adds Leong.

It’s the perfect time of year for a spirited fusion of flavors at 3660 On The Rise.

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AMERICAN Atlantis Seafood & Steak 2284 Kalakaua Avenue 922-6868

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451 Piikoi St 538-EGGS (3447)

Manoa Marketplace 2752 Woodlawn Dr. 988-4310

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La Palme D’or

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Fendu Boulangerie

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343 Saratoga Road 923-EGGS (3447)

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

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88 Piikoi St. 593-1200

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486-3311

3553 Waialae Ave. 738-8666

94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd.

677-7744

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Canton Seafood Restaurant

Market City Shopping Center 2919 Kapiolani Blvd 735-3888

923 Keeaumoku St. 955-3388

BBQ CHOPPED BEEF

Hee Hing Restaurant

Little Village Noodle House

449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

1113 Smith St. 545-3008

Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine

Mandalay (The)

590 Farrington Hwy. 692-9880

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947-1000

Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant

111 N. King St. 521-8268

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Maple Garden

909 Isenberg Street 941-6641

888 Kapahulu Ave. 734-7345

3447 Waialae Ave. 739-0993

Asahi Grill Ward

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant

515 Ward Ave. 593-2800

Liliha Square, 524-1628

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Royal Garden Chinese Restaurant

Fairwood Drive Inn and Pho 27 Vietnamese Cuisine

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888-5975

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521-1688

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1620 N. School St. 841-0931

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2850 Paa St. 833-3728

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237 Kalihi St. 845-0320

Henry Loui’s

3221 Waialae Ave. Suite 21 739-6688

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

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31 N. Pauahi Street 533-4277

1234 South Beretania St. 521-1688

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

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

Molly’s BBQ & Seafood

Pagoda

Kit N Kitchen

1010 University Avenue

Regal Diner

Restaurant Epic

MAC 24/7

1130 N. Nimitz Hwy. 545-2233

Try our Yasai Vegetable Ramen with Vegetarian Gyoza! (past McCully St.)

(808) 947-5919

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

1860 Ala Moana Blvd.

Zippy’s

Lunch Pasta Course $13

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Hilton Waikiki Beach on Kuhio 2500 Kuhio Avenue 922-0811

Tony Roma’s

Shiro’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

WAHIAWA 23 S. Kamehameha Hwy. 621-4858

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53 Ahui Street, Honolulu, HI 96813

Reservations (808) 536-5353 www.53ByTheSea.com

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

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

951-6297

Cafe Julia @YWCA

Restaurant Row 599-3860 Waikiki Beach Walk 440-7910

Hoku’s

1310 Pali Hwy 521-5552

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

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Stage Restaurant 1250 Kapiolani Blvd.

237-5429

HAWAIIAN People’s Cafe

Ala Moana Hotel 36th Floor 949-3636

2440 Kuhio Ave. 922-5555

53 Ahui Street 536-5353

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

Brasserie Du Vin

The Signature Prime Steak & Seafood

Hy’s Steak House

Fifty Three By The Sea

Wolfgang’s Steakhouse

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

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

1040 Richards St. 533-3334

People’s Cafe

Plumeria Beach House

1310 Pali Hwy 521-5552

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WHERE TO DINE JAPANESE

Il Lupino

2080 S. King Street 947-5919

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

Ala Moana Center Hookipa Terrace 356-8300

Taormina-Sicilian Cuisine 227 Lewers St. 926-5050

Ichiriki

Kozo Sushi

Those Summer Parties!

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

732-1656

www.SekiyasRestaurant.com

ACROSS KAIMUKI H.S.

2012

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

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488-8824

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• 8,000 sq.ft.

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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 7/31/13.

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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

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676-2088

689-0999

94-256 Waipahu Depot St.

10% OFF

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BYOB

now thru 7.31.13

BREAKFAST (DAILY 6:30-11am)

$6.50 with Coupon

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$9

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2375 ala wai blvd. (waikiki sand villa) DINNER mon-sun 6:00pm - 9:30pm reservations preferred BAR tues-sat 9:30pm - midnight call 888-5563 validated parking

BBQ TURKEY CLUB

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present coupon before ordering. one coupon/group. cannot be combined with other offers.

NEW

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98-020 Kam Hwy.

SPECIALS 6pm - 9pm

9pm - closing (1) glass of Asahi draft beer (2) pupus small

Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)

The island provides us with a myriad of opportunities.

The beach, for example, is much more than sand and blue seas.

You can jog or exercise in a cool morning breeze.

You can surf, fish or dive as much as you please.

You can even bbq with friends and other families.

We live in one of the best places in the nation.

But it’s what you do with it that leads to elation.

TASTY JAPANESE & AMERICAN CUISINE

SUMMER NIGHT

LATE night

10% OFF

Dear Hearts,

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

(1) glass of wine red or white $12

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Restaurant Suntory

EARLY night (2) pupus small

with coupon

688-8891 • 735-5083 • 735-5084

3196 Waialae Ave. 888-5975

SUSHI PLATTERS for

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Cannot combine w/ other discounts/offers.

Exp. 7/28/13.

1006 Kapahulu Ave.

Restaurant & Bar Ko

1427 Makaloa St. 955-8528

50% OFF (Corner of Kaimuki Ave/Kapahulu Ave)

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Japanese Restaurant Aki

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Open Daily 7am-10pm

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

Genki Sushi

Romano’s Macaroni Grill

Kobe Japanese Steak House

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

Chinpei Ramen

Royal Hawaiian Center 922-3400

Hifumi Japanese Restaurant

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ITALIAN

91-919 Fort Weaver Rd.

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.

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Starting at

Dim Sum!

238

$

for table of 10 DAILY Call for Details!

10:30a.m. to 5p.m.

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947-8818

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WHERE TO DINE Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen

Yuzu Japanese Cuisine & Bar

Sushi King

2700 S. King St. 947-2836

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

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Between Ilikai & Hilton Hawaiian Village

Dinner served from 5:30 nightly. Valet parking available. Not valid with any other offer.

SEAFOOD BUFFET

Friday & Saturday 5:30 – 9:30 pm

Fri/Sat 5pm-10pm

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Must be on exact birthday, ID required

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL $15.95 Complete Dinner New Hours 5:30 - 6:45pm

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

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

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/LB

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For up to 20 people

739-8760

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Must present coupon for discount. Not to be combined with any other specials or promotions.

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3660 Waialae Ave. s 737-1177

www.3660.com

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Reservations Recommended

*Free parking available at First Hawaiian Bank

947-2836

Maple Garden/Yen King

Open 7 Days • 2700 So. King St.

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

Korean Hibiscus BBQ

FOUR

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FREE

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Original 2495 The All-You-Can-Eat

$

2300 N. King Street 848-5573

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

1111 McCully Street 947-5411

$

1679 Kapiolani Blvd.

944-4803

CENTRAL, in Waikiki Shopping Plaza 922-4702

Sushi Company

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

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Stadium Mall 4510 Salt Lake Blvd. 486-3311

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

Canton Seafood Restaurant Best Cantonese Cuisine

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MANDOO

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Waimalu Shopping Center 98-042 Kamehameha Hwy 487-5091

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Blue Water Shrimp & Seafood

3660 Waialae Ave. 737-1177

Pho Five-0

1110 McCully St. 951-7878

1006 Kapahulu Ave. 688-8891

Chef Chai

PaciďŹ ca Honolulu Tower 1009 Kapiolani Blvd.

585-0011

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

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We Deliver! *Additional fees apply.

CALL FOR DETAILS!

677-7744

Pho My Lien

Hi Sandwich & Drink

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

The Ocean House Restaurant

Need delicious dishes? Simply select the items you want and have us deliver them hot!

VIETNAMESE

SHOR American Seafood Grill

98-150 Kaonohi St. 488-4900

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

Only 20% OFF* Dinner

525-8585

$238 For a Table of 10

Monday-Sunday 10:30am to 8:00pm

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1040 Richards St.

533-3334 www.cafejuliahawaii.com Validated Parking at Alii Place

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3 Dishes to choose from

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Military w/ID receive 10% OFF

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Restaurant Ko’s

Nine Courses to Happiness STORY BY MICHELLE LEE

PHOTOS BY ANTHONY CONSILLIO

M

ost likely you have driven past Restaurant Ko many times, perhaps even hundreds of times without realizing the culinary magnificence that lies behind its crisp, white walls.

Replacing what was formerly Ninniku-Ya in Kaimuki, Restaurant Ko successfully elevates traditional Japanese kaiseki with a modern panache.

Dating back to centuries ago, kaiseki offers a traditional Japanese dining experience, consisting of a series of dishes meticulously and thoughtfully put together. While still remaining true to authentic Japanese-style fare, Restaurant Ko’s delectable menu also boasts hints of European fusion.

“Where I come from in Osaka as well as in other parts of Japan, people are embracing foods from other lands,” says Nariaki Nakano, executive chef at Restaurant Ko. Diners looking to experience Nakano’s contemporary take on kaiseki may choose from either the Ko Course ($55) or the Asahi Course ($40). Similar in style, the Ko Course offers eight to nine dishes comprised of a number of popular menu items. The Ahi Carpaccio ($11)

Sashimi (part of Ko Course)

Ko Course ($55). Pictured with Prime Beef Steak, and Salmon and Ikura Kamameshi.

courses, which vary slightly from month to month, utilize fresh seafood from both Hawaii’s local fish market as well as the famed Tsukiji market in Japan.

Included in the course menu is Lotus Root Manju ($7), which features sliced lotus root with ginko nuts and savory crab gravy generously seasoned on top.

Customers also frequently order Salmon and Ikura Kamameshi ($12) and Unagi Kamameshi ($13), which are beautifully set atop a steaming bowl of kettle rice.

“Instead of using an electric rice cooker, we cook all of our rice using an iron pot,” explains Nakano. “It allows the rice to be juicier and hold more flavor.”

In addition to plentiful seafood and vegetable options, diners also will enjoy Restaurant Ko’s unique Ko Course (pictured with Snow Crab, Salmon and Ikura, and Unagi Kamameshi)

take on meat dishes. The popular Prime Beef Steak ($18) infuses the meat overnight with a fermented rice mix of shoyu and koji, a traditional seasoning that allows the meat to stay tender when grilled.

By utilizing European-style cooking components with his Japanese-influenced expertise, Chef Nakano successfully blends the two cultures. The much praised Ahi Carpaccio ($11), which features slices of fresh ahi soaked in a mix of shoyu, wasabi, dashi and sesame oil, is a prime example.

“It looks like an Italian dish, but the flavors are very true to authentic Japanese custom,” he says.

“We like to employ different, more out-of-the-box cooking techniques that really add depth of flavor to the ingredients.”

Restaurant Ko is also available for large parties, both indoors as well as outside, on its picturesque lanai space.

Prime Beef Steak ($18)

Grilled Butterfish (part of Ko Course)

3196 Waialae Ave., Honolulu • 888-5975 • Sunday, 5 p.m.-midnight; Monday and Wednesday–Saturday, 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Closed Tuesdays 2 8 | D I N I N G O U T | J U LY 2 1 - 2 7, 2 0 1 3