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Executive chef Johnny Wong presents the restaurant’s Giant Moon Cake, along with a box of these coveted delights. (available until Sept. 19).

Why are patrons of Royal Garden Chinese Restaurant so sky-high these days? Because the eatery is entering its annual Moon Festival phase featuring a variety of out-of-this-world moon cakes.

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arlier this week, Tropical Storm Flossie spun through the Islands and put on a bit of a thunder-andlightning show. Accompanying the storm’s sights and sounds were the customary rain and heavy winds, which knocked out power in some parts of the state.

While I won’t complain about the rain showers and gray skies, I will voice my displeasure about the humidity. Man, was that heat unbearable or what?! I felt as if I was in San Francisco, the fogfilled city by the bay, while simultaneously experiencing the monsoon season in Thailand. The lesson? Mother Nature really is a force to be reckoned with.

To beat the heat, I decided to appease my growling stomach and make my way to the following Ono, You Know establishments for refreshing fare that soothes the taste buds. These hot spots really know how to cool you off on those days when you’re feeling a bit weighed down by the weather.

are a dime a dozen around romantic cities such as Paris, Rome and Seville. Yet, tucked away in the thriving metropolis of downtown Honolulu is Cafe Julia, located in the historic YWCA Laniakea building, which offers an essence of European culture here at home.

On my most recent visit to this quaint eatery, it was nice to step out of the rain and humidity for a few moments and cool off with Cafe Julia’s best-selling Ahi Poke Tacos ($8 for two tacos, $14 for four).

“I was on vacation in California, and I happened upon this restaurant in Newport Beach. Everyone there was ordering Tuna Poke Tacos, so I tried them and they were really good,” says Cafe Julia owner and president Emerson Ribao. “I decided to create my own version of these tacos and add more of an Asian flair.”

The restaurant, which is named after YWCA Laniakea architect Julia Morgan, specializes in Mediterranean fare that also encompasses Pacific Rim and Eurasian influ-

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Above: The editor cools off with Cafe Julia’s Ahi Poke Taco.

Left: Cafe Julia’s Ahi Poke Tacos ($8 for two tacos, $14 for four)

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Giant Moon Cake

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la Moana Hotel is home to Royal Garden Chinese Restaurant, an oasis of superb cuisine centered around Hong Kong-style culinary craftsmanship.

And from now through Sept. 19, Royal Garden is celebrating the Chinese holiday, affectionately termed Mid-Autumn Festival or Moon Festival, in which the positioning of the moon is key. It’s believed that during this time the moon is at its farthest point from the earth, making it appear perfectly vibrant and full. The holiday falls on the 15th day of the eighth month in the Asian lunar calendar and is a time for families to come together, for farmers to celebrate their successful harvest, and for everyone to count their blessings and honor generations past.

Step into Royal Garden’s kitchen and you’ll find executive chef Johnny Wong, a veteran at the restaurant, effortlessly creating and shaping moon cakes especially for the Moon Festival (Sept. 19).

“Chef Johnny started making moon cakes for his family years ago, then he made them for our kitchen staff and our customers.

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Everyone said his moon cakes were so good and told him that he should sell them at the restaurant.

We’ve been making moon cakes for more than a decade already,” says restaurant manager Ian Tam, who also notes that moon cakes are made daily to guarantee absolute freshness.

At the center of a traditional moon cake is salted duck egg yolk, which is nestled between a filling of red bean or lotus paste, or a mixture of meat and nuts.

The mixture is encased in a sweet pastry shell, perfectly shaped by a moon cake mold and embellished with the restaurant’s name in Chinese characters.

“We use the best ingredients with absolutely no preservatives,” confirms owner Calvin Wong. “We only use vegetable oil and we use top-grade lotus seed paste. The lotus seed paste is from Hunan province in China — it’s the best lotus seed paste available. ” Royal Garden’s moon cake varieties include topsellers such as White Lotus Seed Paste with Double Egg Yolk ($25.95 for a box of four, $35.95 gift set), White Lotus Seed Paste with Single Egg Yolk ($23.95 for a box of four)

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and Mixed Nuts Moon Cake ($25.95 for a box of four), along with White Lotus Seed Paste with Olive Nuts ($22.95 for a box of four), Mini White Lotus Seed Paste with Egg Yolk ($17.95 for a box of eight), Red Bean Paste with Single Egg Yolk ($23.95 for a box of four) and Red Bean Paste with Olive Nuts ($22.95 for a box of four).

According to Tam, this dense pastry is meant to be shared and eaten with tea before or during the Moon Festival. The egg yolk represents the moon, so it’s best if the moon cake be cut into quarters so that each person receives part of the yolk.

“During Moon Festival, everyone comes home to visit their family. The moon cake signifies the family sticking together,” Tam explains. “Everyone must have some.”

“When I was a child we would celebrate the Moon Festival with lanterns that all the children would play with and enjoy,” Wong adds. “Besides moon cake, we would eat fruits such as star fruit and persimmon, as well as taro and peanuts.”

Since moon cakes are only available during the time of the Moon Festival, they are considered to be

highly coveted treats, which Royal Garden’s chefs create with great precision and care. Each moon cake is also individually wrapped and boxed with the restaurant’s specially made gift boxes from Hong Kong.

Royal Garden is also renowned for its Giant Moon Cake — on display at the entrance of the restaurant and made with topgrade white lotus seed paste. Tam says the ingredients needed for this super-sized creation are equivalent to 256 regularsized moon cakes.

“Every year, we’ve noticed that the moon cakes become increasingly popular, so we have to start baking more and selling them earlier to keep up with the demand,” he states. “Moon cakes won’t be sold after the Moon Festival, so we advise that if people want to enjoy it in the following weeks after the festival that they refrigerate the moon cakes, which will last for two more weeks.”

Royal Garden’s freshly made Moon Festival treats are only available while supplies last. If you plan on purchasing moon cakes Sept. 19, Tam recommends calling the restaurant ahead of time to check on the cakes’ availability.

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Mama’s best is cooked up at Mamaya

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MAMAYA WHERE Pearl Kai Shopping Center 98-199 Kamehameha Hwy., Aiea CALL 492-1863 HOURS Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-7:30 pm.

Sunday, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Made-to-order bentos served from 8 to 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to closing.

Deli is available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

or nearly five years, the Japanese bentos at Mamaya’s booth within Shirokiya’s food court have come to be known as some of the best bentos patrons can get their chopsticks on.

The unrivaled freshness and quality of ingredients have helped make these local staples taste as though you’re eating a homecooked meal in the speedy convenience of a grab-and-go bento box.

Mamaya’s growing popularity has lead it to open a location all to itself at Aiea’s Pearl Kai Shopping Center, which debuted in December of last year. Equipped with an even wider selection of bentos and other items that introduce a broad range of local flavors, the new locale dishes out even more ways to feel at home. “The name Mamaya, it’s a Japanese name, it

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That’s where the name traditionally came from, and with every item we make, we want to make it feel like home.�

In addition to divine bentos, the eatery features a Deli Mix and Match section

table items that are switched up daily and include hot and cold bento items, salads, starches and sides. “We have different containers, from big bento boxes to small little containers — depending on how much you want to eat.�

multigrain rice are just some of the perfect accompaniments.

The Pearl Kai location also draws in patrons with its variety of made-to-order poke bowls. Kobayashi suggests going all out with Mamaya Special Poke Bowl ($8.25), complete with a

choice of two styles of poke, rice and marinated seaweed or kimchee on the side.

In each bowl, choose from spicy ahi, oyster ahi (made which oyster sauce) or shoyu ahi poke. “The poke is made fresh every morning; we’re not using anything from the night before,� says Kobayashi.

Diners may also choose from white rice or the restaurant’s signature multigrain variety, which boasts 14 healthy grains of rice.

Poke Bowls ($7.50) with just one choice of poke and rice or half-sized Mini Poke Bowls ($5.25) are waiting to be devoured as well.

When it comes to wonderfully savory, yet utterly convenient meals, Mamaya’s homemade grinds are the way to go. And when you visit the Aiea shop in September, you will be offered a free cup of comforting miso soup with every purchase of more than $7.

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1 Short Rib Pipikaula Style with Poke and Kalua Pig ($13.95) 2 Combo Shrimp, LauLau, Teri Short Ribs ($13.95) Lawrence Tabudlo photos

ome-cooked meals courtesy of grandma often prove to be the best time to indulge. The familiar flavors of childhood instantly stir nostalgic memories that enhance every bite.

Conveniently located in Downtown Honolulu, People’s Cafe serves an extensive menu of homestyle favorites bursting with local flavors that will leave you wanting more.

Plus, its welcoming atmosphere will make you feel right at home.

“People can look forward to good food and a friendly environment,” says chef and co-owner Thomas Ventura.

Currently, the restaurant is offering two specials that allow you to sample more than one item, all in one dish.

Six different components make up Short Rib Pipikaula Style with Poke and Kalua Pig ($13.95) — yes, six. Pipikaula-style spare ribs are the star of

the dish, deliciously marinated with Ventura’s special sauce. And that’s only one aspect of the dish.

You’ll probably find it difficult to pick a favorite item.

Also part of the meal is fresh ahi poke. Ventura goes to the fish auction daily, and orders close to 60 pounds of fish weekly.

Cubes of ahi are topped with ogo, onion, green onion, sesame oil and sesame seeds.

Homemade kalua pig, lomi salmon and a slice of haupia complete this dish, along with a serving of poi.

Combo Shrimp, Lau Lau, Teri Short Ribs ($13.95) features a variety of protein. Enjoy shrimp that is grilled and seasoned with lemon, pepper and garlic salt, as well as short ribs that are marinated overnight in a teriyaki sauce.

The dish also includes the restaurant’s handmade lau lau. People’s Cafe makes 150 lau lau at a time and often sells out. Dig into

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Paradise is just one sip away at Pho My Lien

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othing tops off a delicious bowl of pho like a dessert drink, and Pho My Lien, located in Westridge Shopping Center, provides customers with great dessert drinks to suit any preference. After a heaping serving of pho, a dessert drink is the perfect way to relax and enjoy something sweet after your main course.

Strawberry Milk Shake ($4.50) is a creamy blend of sweetness with a burst

of strawberry flavor that any fruit lover craves. The blended ice cream and strawberries create a perfect texture with phenomenal taste.

Milkshakes also come in the following flavors: avo-

cado, jackfruit, papaya, carrot and pennywort.

Restaurant manager Tommy Dang notes that the jackfruit flavor is seasonal.

Salty Lemonade ($2.50) is also a true masterpiece

at Pho My Lien. Dang explains that the drink is made with Perrier and has a taste similar to lemon peel, a local favorite for many young children. The new take on a traditional lemonade really sets this dessert drink apart from the rest.

The restaurant’s Egg Nog ($3.95), made with condensed milk and egg yolk, puts a new spin on the classic Christmas drink (without the alcohol, of course). Pho My Lien’s Egg Nog contains Perrier, which gives the dessert drink an extra kick that livens up your mood instantly. The flavor, while light, is tasty and sweet

and reminds you of spending the holidays with family and friends.

While traditional egg nog can be heavy, the egg nog at Pho My Lien is light, yet still maintains a nice creamy texture.

Customers that frequent Pho My Lien opt to have these dessert drinks with their meals, but for those who wish to separate main course and dessert, you can always order a milkshake or egg nog as a way to end your dining experience.

Dessert drinks are the best way to beat the summer heat and humidity, stop in at Pho My Lien and try one!

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ny business with a loyal following is proof that they’re doing something right. So, when Tae Im took over ownership of the longtime local favorite New Eagle Cafe last November, he decided to keep the restaurant’s longtime customers happy by continuing to offer many of the same original menu items. “About 90 percent of it is the same,� says Im. “And we added a few new items.�

Located in Nimitz Center (1130 N. Nimitz Hwy.) near Best Buy, New Eagle Cafe has been serving a great selection of tasty American and local-style comfort food for more than five decades, such as Miso Butterfish, Hawaiian Chopped Steak, Chicken Katsu, Kalbi, Ahi Belly, Grilled Center Pork Chop, Deep Fried Akule, Oxtail Soup, Loco Moco and Prime Rib, as well as a variety of sandwiches, burgers and salads.

Among the must-try dishes is Braised Short Ribs with Spanish Sauce ($14.50), which is a daily special available Thursdays and Saturdays only. According to Im, it’s extremely popular, very flavorful, and the meat is really tender. It’s served

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with one scoop of rice and vegetables. Another popular daily special is Roast Chicken with Stuffing and Gravy ($12.95) available Thursdays and Saturdays only. Enjoy half a chicken served with traditional gravy and stuffing, along with one scoop of rice and vegetables.

Also, with any entree or daily special, you have the option of making it a complete meal (add $3.65) with a choice of tossed house salad, soup of the day or miso soup; a choice of hot tea, iced tea or fountain drink; and a choice of pie, ice cream, sherbert or Jell-O. There also is a breakfast menu available Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to

noon, and Saturday and Sunday from 6 a.m. to noon, offering fresh made-to-order eggs, omelettes, hotcakes, waffles and more. If you love pancakes and fruits like I do, then Pancake Fruit Medley ($9.50) is the perfect order, featuring two pancakes topped with a towering mix of strawberries, blueberries and bananas.

Menus can be viewed online at neweaglecafehawaii.com. Lunch and dinner is served from 11 a.m. daily, and takeout is available all day. Im adds that they are expecting to get their liquor license in a few months, but in the meantime customers are welcome to bring their own alcoholic beverages. The restaurant also is staying open later during the summer, welcoming customers until 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

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Step Up to the Plate

Asian Mix

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sian Mix captures a blend of Chinese, Japanese and local influences in its cuisine, and it’s this melting pot of flavors that entices customers with each and every bite. And although the restaurant may be geared toward on-the-go dining where you can order, build your plate and go in a matter of minutes, co-owner Daniel Leung makes it a point to utilize high-quality ingredients and always works to offer his customers something new.

This week, Asian Mix spices things up with Meat Sauce Won Ton Noodle, a new Chinese special that is sure to hit the spot.

“I tried this particular dish in Guangzhou, China, and I really liked it. Of course, I wanted to recreate it so that people in Hawaii can also enjoy it,” Leung says. “I think Asian Mix is the only local restaurant to offer it.”

A highlight of the dish is eight pieces of Hong Kong-style shrimp and pork won ton, made by hand.

Thick Chinese noodles are boiled to perfection and act as the foundation of the dish. “In northern China, noodles are the main form of starch, which is why you’ll notice that the noodle is thicker,” Leung says.

Before digging in, stir all the ingredients together to round out the flavors. Your taste buds will thank you.

Meat sauce is poured atop the won ton and noodles. It features a savory concoction of sweet bean sauce, peppers, shoyu, chili sauce and bits of ground pork. “The meat sauce is mild in spice, but the hint of spice really helps to add to the taste.”

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A side of chili sauce also accompanies the dish in case you want to bring the heat level up a few notches from mild to hot.

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YuZu’s approach to sushi

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1 Local Avocado & Myoga Ginger ($8.95) 2 Chef Ikunari Yamamura 3 Assortment of vegetarian sushi ($5.95-$12.95) Nathalie Walker photos

ushi being an Island staple, vegetarians will never be left hanging no matter the garden variety of herbivore you are, even vegan or gluten-free. The new Sushi YuZu at Koolina has upped the ante, offering the bite-sized, rice-filled rolls in a resort setting.

Adding to the already established YuZu Ala Moana, Sushi YuZu opened in June, flaunting a trendy atmosphere that includes a full bar and lanai seating.

“We've been very busy since we opened,” notes manager Hideki Kimukai. “Fortunately, we’ve had a lot of customers from the resort and we’ve received very good feedback.”

Today’s veggie selection includes a popular assortment of vegetable rolls: avocado, cucumber and ume shiso. But, what’s particularly enticing is a menu item unto itself, Local Avocado & Myoga Ginger ($8.95).

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“Our sushi is different from other sushi restaurants because we use our own mix to make the sushi rice, using yuzu vinegar and 100 percent organic local sugar cane” says Kimukai. “We also use the highest quality sushi rice from California, called Tamaki Gold.”

Yuzu, explains Kimukai, is a citrus fruit similar to grapefruit, but smaller.

“In Japan, we use it for everything, not just food,” he adds. “It has 2 healthy components.

Sometimes they put sides are stuffed with what yuzu inside the hot looks like a bounty of springs so that it gives a seafood, but rest assured, nice fragrance and it has only sea plants make an a healing factor.” appearance in this dish.

The more Kimukai Each side of the avocado touches on the traditions is loaded with Hawaiian that Sushi YuZu is founded ogo and Japanese pink upon, the more luxurious ginger or myoga. It comes and enticing the experience. with soy sauce and wasabi on the side.

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SINCE KIM NGUYEN OPENED HI SANDWICH & DRINK IN WAIMALU SHOPPING CENTER LAST DECEMBER, CUSTOMERS HAVE ENJOYED AN ARRAY OF “VIETNAMESE FUSION” FOOD AND BEVERAGES FEATURING FRESH INGREDIENTS AND BOLD FLAVORS.

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Nguyen has spent more than 25 years crafting and preparing a variety of tasty dishes at home for her family, and opened Hi Sandwich & Drink as a means through which the general public could enjoy the passion she puts into every culinary creation. The restaurateur also owns the popular eatery

Pho Five-O in the same Aiea shopping center, and is thankful for the loyal customers that continue to frequent both restaurants.

“Business is picking up, and I really want to thank our customers — especially those who also enjoy Pho Five-O” says Nguyen. “I really like to cook at home,

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and I decided to open the restaurant so that I can share that passion with my customers.”

Freshly-baked French bread, which is gently toasted so the bread remains soft on the inside and crunchy on the outside, and buttery croissants set the stage for the more than 20 sandwich varieties available at Hi Sandwich & Drink. The restaurant has developed a loyal following for its freshlymade sandwiches, including BBQ Chicken Sandwich on French Bread and Smoked Ham Sandwich on Croissant Bread. All sandwich selections, including the aforementioned favorites, start at $6 and vegetarian options are also available.

The Vietnamese Special Sandwich ($6.75, noted on the menu as the Hi Special) brings together pate, char siu pork and steamed pork that are then topped with vegetables. Other sandwich varieties include Meat Ball, Tuna, Ham & Cheese, Turkey Cheese and Turkey Breast ($6 each).

Nguyen explains that she utilizes fresh vegetables in her sandwiches, including cucumber, carrots, white onions and Chinese parsley. The veggies are prepared with a special blend of seasonings to enhance all the flavors.

The restaurant also specializes in fresh fruit smoothies, and features 22 varieties of the flavorful beverages. With each selection, including Honeydew Smoothie and Thai Tea Smoothie ($4.95 apiece), diners may also add their

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choice of black jelly pearls, grass jelly or colored fruity jelly.

Customers may also add an additional jelly flavor to the 24-ounce smoothie for just 35 cents more.

Hi Sandwich & Drink recently introduced Lychee Poppers, as an alternative to the jelly pearls, that can be included in any smoothie or bubble tea selection. The poppers burst with flavor and are very soft, making them easier to chew, especially for elderly customers and young children.

“Before I opened this restaurant, I visited some other places that served smoothies using powdered flavoring,” explains Nguyen

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of her flavorful beverage selections. “I wanted to use real fruit, because it tastes much better and is healthier for you.”

The vast beverage menu at Hi Sandwich & Drink also

includes Bubble Teas ($4.95 for each 24 ounce serving), which are available in a host of flavors such as Vanilla, Strawberry, Green Apple and Mocha Coffee. The Bubble Tea selections are crafted with a blend of black and green tea.

As a special deal for Dining Out readers, Hi Sandwich & Drink is offering 20 percent off its Café Latte bubble tea — but don’t delay, the offer is good for a limited time only.

Nguyen also recommends Condensed Milk Iced Coffee ($3.50), a Viet-

namese java drink that offers a cool rush of bold flavors. Dessert beverages are also available, including Crazy Drink ($4.75), a unique blend of ingredients including colored jellies, colored tapioca and a treasure trove of additional treats.

“Our customers can enjoy some of the same food that I love to cook at home,” says Nguyen of the Hi Sandwich & Drink experience.

“The real-fruit smoothies are delicious, and our tea is brewed fresh (daily). You can really taste the difference.”

1 Hi Special Sandwich with French Bread ($6.75) 2 Owner Kim Nguyen with Hi Special Sandwich and Thai Tea Smoothie ($4.95) 3 Smoked Ham Sandwich on Croissant Bread ($6) 4 Honeydew Melon Smoothie with Grass Jelly ($4.95) 5 Thai Tea Smoothie ($4.95) and Crazy Drink ($4.75)

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efore moving to the Islands and opening Sushi King in 1992, owner and manager Shu-Lee Kondo already had made a name for herself in the restaurant industry in San Francisco.

“I have always been in the restaurant business,” she says, adding that she owned a string of establishments in California.

And while Kondo says that Sushi King serves up traditional Japanese food, make no mistake — there is nothing static about its cuisine. Instead, the chefs are always coming up with new ideas and finding inspiration from everywhere, including its patrons.

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f anything makes Sushi King the true king of sushi, it’s the restaurant’s ability to continually reinvent itself and push the limits of its dishes.

Just recently, for example, the restaurant unveiled a new item, Kamikaze Roll ($18.50), which features jumbo red Alaskan king crab leg, cucumber, avocado, lettuce

and tomago, and topped with fish egg.

Crab lovers are in for a treat, as the crab is both inside and on top of the roll.

“I custom order the crab from Washington,” owner and manager Shu-Lee Kondo explains. “This crab leg you will only find here.

I wanted to do something special, and you can’t find

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this anywhere else.”

Another popular item is Karei Karaage ($14.50), which is a deep-fried flounder that is accented with spicy, grated radish and ponzu sauce.

In addition to the sushi selections, Sushi King also carries a variety of fresh sashimi. For sashimi that looks as good as it tastes, try the elegantly prepared

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get ideas. And then you get a lot of ideas from the customers,” chef Edgar San Juan says.

“The customer is always a good teacher,” Kondo adds.

“We always like to change (the menu), because we have so many loyal customers and they are always looking for something new.”

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Aji Sashimi ($20), or horse mackerel.

The creative chefs at Sushi King have also put their own twist on something as seemingly simple as the classic oyster shooter.

Oyster Shooter with Uni and Ikura ($9.50) is the restaurant’s take on this dish, as it combines an oyster with sea urchin, salmon egg, grated yam, fish egg and 4 pickled radish — all topped with a shrimp and ponzu sauce.

Chef Edgar San Juan says that his inspiration for the dish came from Sushi King customers.

“We hear requests from our regular customers,” he explains.

“They ask us to make a certain dish. I say, ‘OK, what do you want inside?’ And we create it from there.”

Another aspect of what helps Sushi King retain its royal status is its hours. The eatery is open until 2 a.m. every night except Tuesday, ensuring a quality way to satisfy those late-night cravings.

CHINPEI RAMEN WHERE 2080 S. King St., Honolulu CALL 947-5919 HOURS Monday, 5-9:30 p.m.

Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.2:30 p.m. (lunch) and 510 p.m. (dinner) Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Sunday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

SUSHI KING WHERE 2700 S. King St.

1 Vegetarian Ramen with yam noodles ($12.80 for small) 2 Tofu Salad ($9 for small) and Brown Rice ($2) Rachel Breit photos

CALL 951-1186 HOURS Open daily for lunch: 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m.

Dinner: Wednesday– Monday, 5:30 p.m.–2 a.m.

Tuesdays, 5:30–10 p.m.

1 Kamikaze Roll ($18.50) 2 Aji Sashimi ($20) 3 Karei Karaage ($14.50) 4 Oyster Shooter with Uni and Ikura ($9.50) Rachel Breit photos

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luten-free ramen is a unicorn in the food world. But luckily, it doesn’t have to be an oxymoron. This is great news for those of you with food sensitivities.

At Chinpei Ramen, owner Yoshi Hashigami offers three delicious options, yam, rice and corn noodles, imported from Japan and gluten free.

So, the next lunch break when you’re ravenous for ramen, instead of calling around trying to spoon down a seemingly mythical bowl, just head to Chinpei Ramen. And don’t forget to bring your coworkers — with almost 30 types of ramen and other items to choose from, there’s something to make everyone happy. If you have other food allergies, meals can be custom prepared for you.

Hashigami hails from Osaka, the foodie capital of Japan, and his authentic cooking is approved by Japanese-born patrons.

According to these patrons, Hashigami’s ramen elicits feelings of home and is the most authentic around town. “I want to bottle the soup and take it with me,” one patron proclaims.

While meat has its place on the menu, lighter, vegetable-rich fair also has a strong presence. Vegetarian

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Ramen with yam noodles ($12.80 for a small) is a steaming bowl of vegetable broth (not made with shoyu, which is fortunate for those avoiding gluten) that hosts a medley of produce, including cabbage, shiitake mushroom, carrot and corn. The yam noodles soak up the flavors of the broth, are high in fiber, and like Hashigami says, have no calories — score one for the team.

Other vegetarian-friendly dishes include Tofu Salad ($9 for small), which comes with mixed greens, soft tofu, grated onions, cucumbers and tomato, and the housemade shoyu dressing, flavored with vinegar and

sesame oil, or Thousand Island. And you won’t miss the meat in the hearty Vegetarian Gyoza ($4.40).

Hashigami stuffs the doughy pillows with cabbage, green onion, soybeans and long rice, and suggests dunking them in the zesty gyoza sauce.

Finally, no meal is complete without garnishes.

Spicy-Shoyu Pickled Cucumber ($2.20) awakens and cleanses the palate between bites. It’s brined with vinegar, shoyu and chili pepper for a day to yield a tangy crunch.

Zasai pickled ($2.50), another type of pickle on the menu, is deeper and earthier in flavor.

Chinpei Ramen is equipped to host lunch meetings, and Hashigami suggests calling and making a reservation for larger parties. Parking in the front of the restaurant is free.

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JAMES

STORY BY ALANA FOLEN :: PHOTOS BY LAWRENCE TABUDLO

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t age 11 and with no strings attached, Aidan James is taking the world by storm one strum at a time.

Regarded as an ukulele virtuoso and “the Led Zeppelin of ukulele,” this hapa-haole superstar was born with an innate ability to string pleasing notes together. At the age of 4, he began taking ukulele lessons at Roy Sakuma Ukulele Studios in Honolulu. Four years later, little Aidan was already a YouTube sensation, as a video of him performing Train’s Hey, Soul Sister went viral, earning more than 20 million views to date. You can say the rest is history.

Currently, Aidan is enjoying his summer like most kids his age, although he’s also spending time learning from other local musical talents and mentors such as Jeremy Cheng and Johnny Helm, practicing ukulele and performing at numerous gigs across the state and abroad with drummer and friend Ian Wacksman. Lucky for us,

this rising star most recently joined us for lunch and brought his appetite to Wolfgang’s Steakhouse for this week’s Dining with the Stars.

Famous for its superb steaks, this fine-dining establishment on the third level of Waikiki’s Royal Hawaiian Center in Building C, appeals to keiki, too. Just ask Aidan, whose Wolfgang favorites include Lobster Macaroni and Cheese ($15.95, dinner; available as a side with the purchase of an entree for lunch) sans lobster, Steamed Broccoli ($10.95) and Sizzling Canadian Bacon ($4.95).

“We come to Wolfgang’s Steakhouse for special occasions like Mother's Day,” says Aidan as he automatically takes a bite of sizzling bacon — all prepared extra thick. “This is really good! I like bacon a lot!” he says.

Soon, a bowl full of hearty macaroni and cheese is placed before him. Aidan doesn’t waste any time digging in.

The macaroni is prepared al dente and soaks up the

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flavors of the five cheeses — Gruyere, Fontina, White Vermont Cheddar, Parmesan and mozzarella — to create ooey-gooey goodness that is very much Aidan-approved.

“I like to eat a lot, and I love macaroni and cheese.

It’s so cheesy,” he confirms, before biting into a piece of broccoli, his vegetable of choice.

Thoroughly enjoying his meal, this soon-to-be heartbreaker, who’s sporting hipster Ray Ban spectacles and a glorified fauxhawk, has a legitimate sense of style that can’t go unnoticed. It might help that he’s also sponsored by 88 Tees.

Aidan recently performed at Kakaako Night Market’s Music Fest and the 43rd annual Ukulele Festival.

“Aidan learns by hearing.

He has a unique strumming style that can’t be taught and his rhythm is on point for someone his age. Also, it’s very rare for a kid to sing and play ukulele at the same time,” says Aidan’s

mother, Angela Laprete, associate producer for Hawaii Five-0.

“I like to play pop and folk music,” Aidan adds, noting that Hawaii-born Bruno Mars is his inspiration. “I don’t get nervous when I perform. It’s pretty exciting!”

Throughout his blooming career, Aidan has opened up the Keiki Stage at Jack Johnson’s 2010 Kokua Festival and has performed with HAPA, Jake Shimabukuro, Mick Fleetwood and Train’s lead singer Pat Monahan, to name a few. Aidan has also travelled to California, Oregon, New York and Japan, and plays every so often at Hard Rock Cafe in Waikiki.

“I hope to one day go on tour and write more music,” he says. “I also love performing for the kids at Kapiolani Medical Center. It’s awesome because I get to put a smile on their faces.”

When he’s not wooing audiences with his musical

abilities and charismatic charm, Aidan is a technology and social media enthusiast, connecting with his fans via Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. He also enjoys producing and starring in his own films.

“Since he was a baby, he’s acted in TV shows and commercials, and modeled for print campaigns, including Italy’s Elle magazine. It comes naturally for him,” Laprete explains. “He’s appeared on

Hawaii Five-0 and Train’s music video, Mermaid.”

Yet, despite his fleeting success, Aidan continues to be a kid at heart, who has an infinite love for sweets. No matter how stuffed he is with macaroni and cheese, bacon and broccoli, there’s always room for dessert! Enter Chocolate Mousse Cake ($9.95), which Aidan describes as “amazing.” And it wouldn’t be complete without a tall glass of milk.

We all know that a milk mustache is the ultimate stamp of approval.

“I love dessert and ice cream,” he says with a dimple-filled smile.

To keep up with this ukulele genius, visit aidanjamesmu sic808.com.

WOLFGANG’S STEAKHOUSE Royal Hawaiian Center, 2301 Kalakaua Ave. 922-3600 Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-11:30 p.m.

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Dive into memorable dining at Oceanarium Restaurant

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hrilled diners asked to describe the memorable experience provided by Oceanarium Restaurant usually settle on an appropriate theme of “Beauty and the Feast.”

Since 1979, Oceanarium at Pacific Beach Hotel has wowed Hawaii’s kamaaina and visitors alike with its stellar cuisine and underthe-sea atmosphere. In addition to serving up a vast array of buffet and entree selections, the restaurant’s main attraction still resides in its three-story, 280,000gallon “larger-than-life” aquarium that provides unique views of nearly 400 fish representing more than 70 species of Indo-Pacific marine life — all providing a serene, mystifying backdrop during each delectable dining experience.

The hotel’s team of divers feeds the aquarium inhabi-

tants throughout the day, adding a level of intrigue to the experience, while mermaids also frolic through the tank at various times throughout meal service — special requests can also be made to have the mermaid swim over with a custom message sign.

“This is still a wonderful place to bring the family to

OCEANARIUM RESTAURANT WHERE Pacific Beach Hotel 2490 Kalakaua Ave. CALL 921-6111 HOURS Open daily, 6 to 10 a.m. (breakfast); Saturday and Sunday brunch, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; nightly dinner buffet, 4:30 to 10 p.m.

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NOTES Stay tuned for upcoming Oceanarium social media events, including a recipe contest from which the winner will be named “Chef of the Quarter” and have his or her dish featured on the buffet.

1 Prime Rib (part of the buffet) 2 Marvel in the three-story, 280,000-gallon aquarium.

3 Oceanarium Sushi Platter ($23) 4 Seafood (part of the buffet)

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and enjoy the tranquility of our tank and the food, along with excellent service,” says Patrick Faas, director of food and beverage at Pacific Beach Hotel.

“It was great then, and it’s even better now.”

Recently named one of the top three buffets in Star-Advertiser’s “Hawaii’s Best” People’s Choice Awards, Oceanarium helps diners begin the day on a high note with a daily breakfast buffet ($24.95 adults, $10.95 children ages 5-11 and $14.50 seniors age 65 and over). With fresh fruit; hot selections including bacon, sausage or ham; scrambled eggs; hotcakes;

made-to-order omelets; and Japanese favorites such as miso soup and other daily specials, the plate-filling combinations are endless.

Oceanarium’s dinner buffet ($45.95 adults and $47.95 Monday and Thursday, $19.95 children) continues to steal the show.

And, with a 20-percent-off kamaaina and senior discount available nightly from 4:30 to 5:30, diners may also dive into incredible value. Dinner patrons can look forward to fresh salads and seafood selections, daily entrees including prime rib, crab legs, chicken, roast pork or beef

and fresh-made sushi. A chef even mans a made-toorder pasta station — the perfect complement to the day’s rotating entree specials, which include Alaskan King Crab, New York Steak and Braised Short Ribs.

Saturday and Sunday Brunch ($33.95 adults, $13.50 children and $22.95 seniors) continues to serve as a weekend dining tradition that spans multiple generations of families.

With snow crab legs, mussels on-the-half shell, fresh sashimi and poke, cocktail shrimp and lomi lomi salmon coupled with prime rib, pasta, sushi and traditional breakfast fare all

available, diners are treated to exquisite taste and value provided by executive chef Mariano Lalica and his skilled staff.

And, don’t forget about dessert. A slew of sweet treats are accompanied by a decadent chocolate fountain, from which a stream of milk chocolate flows to the delight of kids and kids-at-heart. Diners may dip fresh strawberries, pineapple cubes and marshmallows into the cascade of sweetness until one’s sugar fix is satiated.

Oceanarium also features a bevy of flavorful adult beverages, including Mimosas ($15) with champagne and a selection of orange, guava, lilikoi and strawberry juices that serves four, and new “skinny” cocktails ($11) including Pacific Beach Mai Tai, Mango Mint Freeze and Skinny Coco-jito — a fresh, coconut-infused mojito concoction. A wide range of wines is also available by the glass or bottle.

Pacific Beach Hotel recently introduced an aeroponic garden on its roof, from which fresh lettuces and herbs are grown and incorporated into Oceanarium Restaurant’s cuisine. The hotel also owns an organic farm on the Big Island that supplies additional fresh produce to the restaurant.

“We’re really trying to focus on ‘Go Green’ initiatives and reduce our carbon footprint,” Faas says. “Instead of putting plastic water bottles in each room of the hotel, now when you check in, we provide guests with a collapsible, reusable bottle that you can fill up with purified water stations around the hotel. This initiative saves 350,000 bottles a year from going into the landfill.”

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ences. And much to my delight, these characteristics were also apparent in the onolicious tacos, as each bite was jampacked with flavor.

Nestled within each taco shell is a bed of homemade cole slaw topped with morsels of fresh melt-in-your-mouth ahi bathed in a yuzu and wasabi dressing. A drizzle of aioli with hints of zesty Sriracha sauce dress up the fish and kaiware sprouts add a finishing touch.

“Most people like to order this dish as an appetizer for lunch and dinner,” says Ribao, pointing out several seated patrons who, like us, were enjoying this fantastic starter.

Believe me, if you're crazy about poke or if you are a taco lover in general, Ahi Poke Tacos are a definite must at Cafe Julia!

Cafe Julia 1040 Richards St. 533-3334

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The Mandalay’s Cold Jellyfish ($8.95)

Fairwood & Pho 27 in Kaimuki Shopping Center. Owner Tiffany Ko is originally from Zhongshan, China, and is a pro at cooking up Chinese-style comfort food that kamaaina love, including favorites such as Beef Chow Funn, Braised Steak with Potatoes and Honey Garlic Chicken Combo.

Yum! But when you’re looking to quench your thirst, do it the right way with Honey Lemon Drink ($2.95), Iced Salty Plum & Lemon Drink ($3.75) and Milk Tea ($3.50).

According to Ko, Milk Tea is the most requested drink of the bunch.

“Our Milk Tea is very popular because of the tea that we use,” she says. “The tea comes from Hong Kong and is comprised of a variety of tea leaves mixed together.

We add condensed milk to the tea, and our customers love it!”

Then, Honey Lemon Drink presents a sweet escape with the marriage of fresh lemon juice and honey. Simple, yet pleasing, this drink packs a punch of sweetand-sour glory.

Finally, treat your palate to sips of liquid decadence with Fairwood’s Iced Salty Plum & Lemon Drink. Some may say this drink is an acquired taste, but if you were raised on authentic Chinese li hing mui

The Mandalay’s Cold Ginger Chicken ($30 for whole chicken)

like I was, then you’re in for a real treat.

It’s happiness in a cup that takes me back to my childhood. This drink is best described as li hing mui in liquid form, but much more sour than sweet.

“It consists of salted plum, salted lemon, fresh lemon and honey,” Ko confirms. “I salt the lemon for a long time in a jar.”

Feel refreshed at Fairwood & Pho 27.

Fairwood & Pho 27 Kaimuki Shopping Center 3221 Waialae Ave. 738-0027

The Mandalay While the areas surrounding The Mandalay on Alakea Street may be a lot cooler than what The Mandalay in Las Vegas has to put up with this time of year, that’s not to say that Hawaii’s humid weather can’t be a drag.

But once you step through the doors of The Mandalay, located in the heart of downtown, you’re met with air conditioned comfort and tempting Hong Kongstyle cuisine. Owners and husband-andwife team Larry and Linda Chan know the best way to cool off this summer is with Cold Ginger Chicken and Cold Jellyfish.

Cold Ginger Chicken ($30 for whole chicken, $16.50 for half) is a traditional Chinese entree that’s perfect for summer.

And make no bones about it, this dish is to die for.

“We boil a pot of water and soak the chicken in it three times, which helps makes the skin crispy,” Linda says. “Then, we let the chicken boil for 45 more minutes and run it through ice cold water.

“It’s best to serve it with ginger onion sauce on the side. It’s very good,” she adds.

I can attest to that, but Cold Jellyfish ($8.95 per order) also draws in those seeking relief from the heat. The jellyfish is marinated in salt, rinsed, and seasoned with sesame oil, sugar, salt, pepper, Chinese five spice and a touch of vinegar.

“When you bite into the jellyfish, it’s crunchy,” Linda explains. “The slight taste of vinegar also really comes through.”

Both dishes are party pleasers, so fulfill all your cravings with The Mandalay’s topnotch Chinese fare.

The Mandalay 1055 Alakea St. 525-8585

Shiro’s does a number with protein

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he number of protein combinations at Shiro’s Saimin Haven may number in the innumerable. Listed at 65 items, even before getting to the entrees, new menu items, daily specials, sandwiches and breakfast options, the menu at the decades-old restaurant has nearly everything a 1

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ver wonder what goes on behind the scenes at your favorite restaurant? Well, much credit goes to the many Leah Friel file photo 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 Kahai Street Kitchen’s chef David Yamamoto, who gives us a little taste of Kahai Street Kitchen and shares just what fuels his culinary drive.

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Who or what inspires you as a chef? Roy Yamaguchi inspired me 15 years ago. I was working at Roy’s in Kahana and then transferred to the Hawaii Kai location that same year and was able to meet him twice. It was the way that he blended so many cuisines and flavors together so

successfully that made me begin to think about what I was capable of creating.

What is your favorite dish on the menu? Why? I’d have to say my favorite dish on the menu is Ahi Rolls, because I like to use fresh ahi in many different ways.

Ahi is such a good vehicle

person could want. You can even get two of your favorites in the same dish.

Such an option is Lau Lau with Kalua Pork ($9.65).

The lau lau is how it should be: generous pieces of pork and fish are wrapped in taro leaves, tied tightly and steamed for hours until

NAME David Yamamoto TITLE Chef at Kahai Street Kitchen TRAINING/ EDUCATION Honolulu Community College for any variation of flavors — it’s very versatile and allows me to be extremely creative with the types of rolls we can make, which is the fun part of my job.

What is your favorite ingredient to work with? Why? I don’t have a single favorite. I like to work with a mixture of Japanese and local ingredients. The mixture always gives our dishes really unique tastes.

I also enjoy working with all types of shoyu.

everything is moist and juicy. Unwrapped, the fish and pork are both tender and sweet, as well as smoky, rich and satisfying. The side of kalua pork, which could be redundant, isn’t. While sharing the same lineage as a lau lau ingredient, kalua pork is also a welcomed ad-

ate that’s not on your menu, but available upon request? Because our specials change daily, everything I come up with ends up on the menu. Our daily specials menu is kind of like our “off the menu” listing, because our specials are always whatever we dream up that day or week. Customers can always come in and get something different and feel like they’ve got away with a special order! However, if someone requests something not on the menu, I will gladly make it if we have all the ingredients.

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Friday, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

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dition to the meal.

If you prefer your protein on the wing, Shiro’s Original Hula Hula Chicken ($9.60) is worth considering. According to the menu, it’s “tery-yakking” good! What more do you need to know?

One half of a broiler chicken is steamed then fried to a crispy exterior.

Topped with the savory teriyaki glaze, it’s a juicy, tender and popular choice among Shiro’s loyal customers.

Both dishes come with a side of white rice and mixed vegetables.

SHIRO’S SAIMIN HAVEN WHERE Waimalu Shopping Center 98-020 Kamehameha Hwy. CALL 488-8824 HOURS Sunday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

Friday-Saturday, 7 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

1 Shiro’s Original Hula Hula Chicken ($9.60) 2 Lau Lau with Kalua Pork ($9.65) Lawrence Tabudlo photos

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OPEN DAILY: 10am — midnight 923 KEEAUMOKU ST.

Best Cantonese Cuisine

955-3388

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Sandwich Vietnamese Fast Food, Smoothies & & Drink Bubble Tea Limited Time!

10% OFF 20% OFF ENTIRE BILL CAFÉ LATTE

Not combinable with other offers/discounts.

Discount not valid for CafĂŠ Latte Flavor.

Valid with coupon thru 8/8/13

SMOOTHIE (No coupon Necessary)

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

Military receive 10% off w/ valid ID

487-7372

BUFFET Camellia Buffet

(across Target in Salt Lake) 4369 Lawehana St. 422-0059

Plan your next event with us!

WHOLE WITH SEASONING HERBS

Chinese Cultural Plaza 100 N. Beretania St., Suite 105 540-1000

Larry’s Bakery

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

Catering

Located inside of Zippy’s

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Napoleon’s Bakery

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930 McCully St. ĂĽsĂĽ

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

KING CRAB LEGS

$11.45 Complete Lunch

19.95 10% OFF

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

$

/LB

& after 10:30 p.m.

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For up to 20 people

739-8760

Lunch $12.95

Kids $7.50 (Ages 5–12)

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Kids $9.00 (Ages 5–12)

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Reservations Recommended

*Free parking available at First Hawaiian Bank

Maple Garden/Yen King 909 Isenberg Street • 941-6641 www.MapleGardenHawaii.com

Specials Valid Sun 8/4 thru Sat 8/10

$6.50

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

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947-2836

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521-1688

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WHERE TO DINE CAFE

Makino Chaya 98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

Oceanarium Restaurant

CHINESE Anytime Cafe

Canton Seafood Restaurant

Market City Shopping Center 2919 Kapiolani Blvd 735-3888

923 Keeaumoku St. 955-3388

2490 Kalakaua Ave. 921-6111

Stadium Mall 4510 Salt Lake Blvd.

486-3311

3553 Waialae Ave. 738-8666

CATERERS A Catered Experience

1113 Smith St. 545-3008

449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

Buy 1 Plate, Get the 2nd

50% OFF

SUMMER NIGHT

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

(1) glass of wine red or white $12 EARLY night (2) pupus small

Serving Hawaii Since 1989

YAKINIKU

MILLION Yakiniku $5 95 Set Menu B 2 only

for 2 people

with coupon

$9

reg $12

Little Village Noodle House

Hee Hing Restaurant

94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd.

677-7744

TASTY JAPANESE & AMERICAN CUISINE

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

Ala Moana Center 1450 Ala Moana Blvd.

4th Floor - Ho’okipa Terrace 947-8818

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant

1910 Ala Moana Blvd.

947-1000

LATE night

Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant

111 N. King St. 521-8268

88 Piikoi St. 593-1200

Todai Waikiki

SPECIALS 6pm - 9pm

590 Farrington Hwy. 692-9880

Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant

Kissaten

Stadium Camellia Restaurant

Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine

2nd entree of equal or lesser value.

Cannot combine w/ other discounts/offers.

Exp. 8/11/13.

now thru 8.31.13

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

call 888-5563

1006 Kapahulu Ave.

(Corner of Kaimuki Ave/Kapahulu Ave)

Open Daily 7am-10pm

688-8891 • 735-5083 • 735-5084

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Let’s Roll!

Soft Shell Crab Roll

Spicy Tempura Roll

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OAHU:

Ala Moana Center 1450 Ala Moana Blvd | Honolulu, HI 96814 808 -949-1300 | mortons.com / honolulu

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Spicy Tuna Roll

NEIGHBOR ISLANDS: Kona s (808) 327-6776 Kukui Grove s (808) 632-2450 Lahaina s (808) 661-0333 Maui Mall s (808) 873-7776

Proud recipient of:

SERVING LUNCH & DINNER TAKE-OUT AVAILABLE

IRST COURSE Combination Appetizer Platter: Fresh Ahi Katsu | Kataifi Jumbo Black Tiger Prawns | Gravlax Salmon Roulade Roasted Butternut Squash and Lobster Bisque Shooter

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AIN COURSE Braised Kurobuta Pork Osso Bucco w/ Asian Five Spices and Grilled Fresh New Zealand King Salmon w/Kavayaki Sauce White or Brown Rice

D

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585-0011 1009 Kapiolani Boulevard www.chefchai.com | Valet Parking in Building DINING OUT | AUG. 4-10, 2013 |

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WHERE TO DINE Mandalay (The)

Fairwood Drive Inn and Pho 27 Vietnamese Cuisine

Seafood Village

1055 Alakea St. 525-8585

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

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

3221 Waialae Ave. Suite 21 739-6688

Maple Garden 909 Isenberg Street 941-6641

FAMILY DINING

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant

515 Ward Ave. 593-2800

Royal Garden Chinese Restaurant

Asian Mix

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

Henry Loui’s

Kenny’s Hawaiian BBQ

2850 Paa St. 833-3728

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

OKAZU & CATERING A Crowd Pleaser!

Home of the Famous Garlic Chicken!

Pupu Platters available starting at $16

Ko Olina Resort

4:30pm - 6:00pm 9:00pm - Close

(2-days advance notice needed) NEW LOCATION

2300 N. King Street (across New City Nissan)

848-5573

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

Ala Moana Hotel,36th Flr 808.949.3636

HAPPY HOUR 50% off Food Bar Menu

on the

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

Business Hours

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

Sun - Thu 4:30pm - 10pm Fri & Sat 4:30pm - 12am

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

Ko Olina Center 1-101 92-1047 Olani St. Phone(808)678-1155

808.922.3600

1620 N. School St. 841-0931

31 N. Pauahi Street 533-4277

Sushi YuZu We use only USDA Prime Grade Black Angus Beef, dry-aged in house to perfection for luxurious, meltingly tender, juicy steaks, served sizzling hot with a perfectly caramelized crust.

Kenny’s Restaurant

HASR Bistro

1234 South Beretania St. 521-1688

New Open Happy Hour

237 Kalihi St. 845-0320

888 Kapahulu Ave. 734-7345

Asahi Grill Ward

Liliha Square, 524-1628

Kahai Street Kitchen

Good To Grill

signatureprimesteak.com

HASR Bistro Aug | Entertainment

SUPER SPECIAL $

%*//&3 $25.95

$

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

FRIDAYS:

Tuesdays: Grant Moniz Wednesday to Fridays: Richard Natto Saturday: HASR Does Jazz Band

August 2: EMKE August 9: Patrick Landeza August 16: Summer August 23: Glen Medeiros August 30: Ben Vegas & Malia

FEATURE ENTERTAINMENT 7:00 - 10:00PM

14.95

-6/$) $17.95

AFTERNOON MUSIC 4:30 - 6:30PM

Tuesdays: Taste of Harmony Wednesdays: Pat “King� Koh Jazz Ensemble

22.95

August 1: Greg Sardinha & Renn Loa August 8: Patrick Landeza August 15, 22, & 29: Gail Mack Duo

*MUST PRESENT COUPON AND MINIMUM OF 2 ADULTS TO RECEIVE DISCOUNT. SPECIAL VALID ONLY ON ADULT PRICES. EXP. 8/31/13.

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25% OFF

SENIOR DISCOUNT

ON ALL DINNER NABE s 5-6pm M-F **55 & up, up to 4 people. Not valid with other offers**

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

HONOLULU 510 Piikoi St. 589-2299

KANEOHE 46-047 Kam Hwy 236-2299

WHERE TO DINE Kit N Kitchen 1010 University Avenue

Regal Diner

Pagoda

Shore Bird Restaurant

AIRPORT 3040A Ualena St. 834-4423

1525 Rycroft St. 948-8356

Outrigger Reef on the Beach

1029 Makolu St. Pearl City 294-5888

Shiro’s Saimin Haven

58 Locations in Hawaii 951-9888

1130 N. Nimitz Hwy. 545-2233

Hilton Waikiki Beach on Kuhio 2500 Kuhio Avenue 922-0811

10% OFF

NIGHTLY 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Entire Menu

Teriyaki Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15.95 Daily Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$23.95 Sukiyaki Steak . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$21.95 Teriyaki Steak & Chicken Combo .$23.95 Kama‘aina & Military Discount Available (with proper ID)

with coupon, valid Mon-Thurs

BYOB

Yakiniku Buffet.

Includes hot entree bar.

Between Ilikai & Hilton Hawaiian Village

941-4444

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

$1 OFF

With Purchase of a Pepsi Fountain Drink WWW.HAWAIIANBARBECUE.COM

WWW.ACATEREDEXPERIENCE.COM

*Additional fees apply.

CALL FOR DETAILS!

677-7744

The coupon is valid at participating locations.

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 8/8/13.

947-5411

$1 OFF Any Bread purchases over $4 -UST PRESENT COUPON s EXP

DAILY BREAD SPECIALS MONDAY Ciabatta TUESDAY Rustic Kalamata Olive Bread WEDNESDAY Sundried Tomato Cheesebread THURSDAY Foccacia Derecco FRIDAY Fougasse with Olives and Herbs SATURDAY Hamakua Farms Mushroom Bread SUNDAY Buckwheat Fig “All Natural no added chemicals�

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One Week Only!

Loco Moco Regular Plate!

We Deliver!

Choose from Garlic Chicken or Chicken Katsu (Served daily) Mochiko Chicken (Wednesday Only), or Karaage Chicken (Friday Only)

1841 Ala Moana Blvd.

Cannot be combined with other offers. Senior Discount - Everyday Military Discount - Mon-Thurs Limit one offer per party. Exp. 8/9/13

Stadium Mall 4510 Salt Lake Blvd. 486-3311

starting from

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Birthday Meal

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Zippy’s

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50% OFF

1860 Ala Moana Blvd.

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Wailana Coffee House

Call the one nearest you

Original 2495 The All-You-Can-Eat

$

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MAC 24/7

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1131 Nuuanu Ave.

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

L&L Drive Inn

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

Tony Roma’s

Restaurant Epic

DINING OUT | AUG. 4-10, 2013 |

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

951-6297

Bali Steak & Seafood

Plumeria Beach House

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

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

Cafe Julia @YWCA

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

1040 Richards St. 533-3334

Restaurant Row 599-3860 Waikiki Beach Walk 440-7910

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

FRENCH Brasserie Du Vin

People’s Cafe 1310 Pali Hwy 521-5552

FINE DINING

Hoku’s

Stage Restaurant

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

1250 Kapiolani Blvd.

237-5429

Fifty Three By The Sea

Hy’s Steak House

53 Ahui Street 536-5353

2440 Kuhio Ave. 922-5555

KING’S

T R AT T O R I A & W I N E B A R

SHABU SHABU

1115 Bethel St. 545-1115

HAWAIIAN

The Signature Prime Steak & Seafood

People’s Cafe

Ala Moana Hotel 36th Floor 949-3636

1310 Pali Hwy 521-5552

20% OFF* Breakfast/ Dinner Only *applies to food only. Expires 8/9/13.

RESTAURANT

Breakfast Sunday 9am-1pm Lunch Mon-Fri 11am-2pm Dinner Sun, Wed-Fri 5pm-9pm Pau Hana Sun, Wed-Fri 4pm-5pm Happy Hour

1040 Richards St.

533-3334 Validated Parking at Alii Place

www.cafejuliahawaii.com

HAPPY HOUR SPECIAL 5pm to 6pm daily

SUNTORY Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor

restaurantsuntory.com

922-5511

Osso Bucco

✁

INDULGE

NEW Management SPECIAL! is With Tohn: Coup

COMPLIMENTARY SOUP or HOUSE SALAD, BEVERAGE & DESSERT

WITH PURCHASE OF DINE-IN LUNCH OR DINNER ENTRÉE!

FREE Soup Base*

Original Coupon required, photocopies not accepted.

One Coupon/Entrée/Person.

Hours of Operation:

Choice of one of the following: BREAKFAST • LUNCH • HAPPY HOUR DINNER • DESSERT • LATE NIGHT

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

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Limited time only - Exp. 8/8/13 *One free soup base per table

1110 McCully St. (808)946-8833

LIMITED TIME ONLY

CALL TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT

(808) 921-6111

2490 KALAKAUA AVENUE, HONOLULU, HI 96815

Mon–Fri 8am–10pm Sat –Sun 6am–10pm 1130 N. NIMITZ HWY. www.neweaglecafehawaii.com

ph: 545-2233

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EXPIRES 8/9/13

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT

SEAFOOD BUFFET This Week’s Special!

Ling Hing Mui Spare Ribs & Salt & Black Pepper Shrimp

Starting at $10.95

2

ONE-OF-A-KIND $ ORANGE CHICKEN

50

w/ Every $35 Food Purchase

Dine-In only. Cannot be combined with any other offer, taxes and gratuity not included, must present coupon. Expires 8/31/13

Sun-Thu 10:30am-10:30pm; Fri/Sat 10:30am-Midnight 1113 Smith St. 545-3008 Free Parking at rear 24 | DINING OUT | AUG. 4-10, 2013

LUNCH: Mon-Fri Sat-Sun

$10.95 $12.95 Mon-Thurs $16.95 : DINNER Fri-Sun $18.95

KAPOLEI MARKETPLACE 590 Farrington Hwy

692-9880

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WHERE TO DINE ITALIAN

JAPANESE

Il Lupino

Chinpei Ramen

Royal Hawaiian Center 922-3400

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

HAWAIIAN & FILIPINO FOOD

Kozo Sushi

s

OF THE WEEK

$

951-9000 FREE PARKING

www.mimasuyaitaliano.com

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

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

5 OFF

+O #OURSE $ !SAHI #OURSE $40

Expires 8/8/13

888-5975

7AIALAE !VE s 3UN PM AM s -ON 7ED 3AT PM AM

Seafood Feast Special

10.95 per person

Seafoodvillagehawaii.com Ask about our Kama‘aina Discount

GRAND OPENING

each course menu

Closed Tuesday, 8/20/13

1341 Kapiolani Blvd. #101

$

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

Restaurant Ko

Happy Hour 8:30pm-Close

NEW LOCATION NOW OPEN! 1148 BISHOP ST.

Restaurant Suntory

*APANESE +AISEKI AND !LA #ARTE

20% OFF Food s Drink Specials

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

3196 Waialae Ave. 888-5975

Dinner 5:30pm-9:30pm

Three Assorted Appetizers House Salad Pasta

buy 1 Plate, RECEIVE 2ND at

• LAU LAU, TERI SHORT RIBS & SHRIMP COMBO

Restaurant & Bar Ko

1427 Makaloa St. 955-8528

SPECIAL

No substitutions. Discount applies to lesser value plate. Offer not valid with other offers/discounts.

Must present coupon. EXPIRES 8/8/13

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Japanese Restaurant Aki

LUNCH OR DINNER

50% OFF

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

Ichiriki

Mimasuya 1341 Kapiolani Blvd #101 951-9000

Hifumi Japanese Restaurant

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

Get

15% OFF or

AUGUST MENU PER PERSON

20% OFF

@ Happy Hour from 2pm-5pm for Seafood Only Must Present Coupon at time of order.

CALL 739-0993

FREE DESSERT with purchase of Any $50 Gift CertiďŹ cate

Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)

5% OFF

Credit Card Sale Only (With Coupon)

Hong Kong Dim Sum & Regular Menu Items

MAHALO FOR VOTING US #1 BUFFET

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 8/31/13.

Must present coupon.

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Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant Liliha Square by Times Supermarket

524-1628 *Menu and Prices Subject to Change *Dinner Menu Only

SENIOR SPECIAL! 55+

8.95

LUNCH $ Mon-Fri

Celebrating 11 Years!

2013

2012 ONLY ONE TYPE OF COUPON PER PARTY

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

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10% OFF(Charge) s 15% OFF(Cash)

ONLY ONE TYPE OF COUPON PER PARTY

BIRTHDAY SPECIAL!

Dim Sum & Reg. Menu Dine In Special!

FREE BIRTHDAY MEAL FOR ANY AGE With Family & Group

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

10% OFF

FIRST PLACE

AVAILABLE -ONDAY THRU 4HURSDAY

20% OFF

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5% OFF(Charge) s10% OFF(Cash)

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant 3553 Waialae Avenue

738-8666

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 8/31/13. Must present coupon.

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Reservations Recommended

2440 Kuhio Ave.

922 5555 www.hyshawaii.com

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

Sushi King

Yuzu Japanese Cuisine & Bar

2700 S. King St. 947-2836

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

Tanaka of Tokyo EAST, in King’s Village 922-4233

Sumo Ramen 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

KOREAN

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

888-5563

OKAZUYA

Korean Hibiscus BBQ

Mitsu-Ken

Kaimuki Shopping Center 3221 Waialae Avenue Ste A4 734-8232

2300 N. King Street 848-5573

Korean Hibiscus BBQ

Pearl City

by Wal-Mart 455-6805

$2.00 OFF

Kahala Mall 738-5696 (KOZO)

Moiliili 951-5696

DELUXE MAKI SET

(KOZO)

52 pcs.

Reg. $25.99

Keeaumoku

by Wal-Mart 946-5696

Happy Hours

Pearlridge 483-6805

www.kozosushihawaii.com

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM

HAPPY HOURS SPECIALS 2:30 - 5:30pm daily

Pork Chop Bun Macau Style $3.95

10 Loco Moco

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$3.95 __________

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

Beat the heat with

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FREE FRISBEE FAN with a $10 minimum purchase of Summer Coolers* *While supplies last. Valid in all participating stores.

(Lower Level) Formerly in Aina Haina Shopping Center

Limited Time Value

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Selected Breakfast Items OPEN 6AM DAILY

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

841-0931

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488-8824

676-2088

689-0999

91-919 Fort Weaver Rd.

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Kaimuki Shopping Center 734-8232

Kenny’s Giving Back– Helping Hands of Hawaii

Kalbi with Onion Bun Korean Style

And many more

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Everyday Reasonable Prices

(Monday thru Saturday)

Domestic Beer

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1427 Makaloa St. • 955-8528

Pizza

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2919 Kapiolani Blvd.

Market City Shpg Cntr

FREE

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

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

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

OPEN DAILY 5:00 PM - 2:00 AM

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Early Bird Specials

(KOZO)

One coupon per order. Cannot be combined with other offers. Expires 8/16/13

WAIMALU

Yakiniku Million 626 Sheridan St. 596-0799

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

1111 McCully Street 947-5411

735-3888

1679 Kapiolani Blvd.

944-4803

CENTRAL, in Waikiki Shopping Plaza 922-4702

Sushi Company

Imported Noodles

Seoul Garden Yakiniku

SPECIAL! COMPLIMENTARY BEERS 2 SOFT

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NOW THRU 8/11/13 Restrictions may apply.

FRESH SEAFOOD & CAJUN/CREOLE DONE RIGHT!

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SHOR American Seafood Grill

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Blue Water Shrimp & Seafood 1006 Kapahulu Ave. 688-8891

VIETNAMESE Hi Sandwich & Drink Waimalu Shopping Center 98-042 Kamehameha Hwy #3 487-7372

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

Chef Chai Pacifica Honolulu Tower 1009 Kapiolani Blvd.

585-0011

SHABU SHABU Cajun King Waimalu Shopping Center 98-020 Kamehameha Hwy. 484-2221

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

King’s Shabu Shabu 1110 McCully St. 946-8833

Pho My Lien

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

Special of the week

BBQ TURKEY CLUB $6.50 with Coupon

Black Forest New York Steak

($9.75 value)

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

(Available for a LIMITED TIME at our Piikoi Location Only!)

BYOB

Waimalu Shopping Center 98-042 Kamehameha Hwy 487-5091

98-150 Kaonohi St. 488-4900

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237 Kalihi Street

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525-8585 Monday-Sunday 10:30am to 8:00pm

1055 Alakea Street FREE PARKING Mon-Fri after 5pm & All Day Sat & Sun www.themandalayhawaii.com

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Seoul Garden Yakiniku

10% OFF

August Special $4.99 Green Papaya Salad

W/ TWO OR MORE PEOPLE W/ COUPON.

Offer valid on dine-in orders only.

Must present coupon. Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons. Exp 8/31/13

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WESTRIDGE SHOPPING CENTER

98-150 Kaonohi St., Aiea 488-4900 -ON 3AT¬ AM PM¬s¬3UN¬ AM PM (Next to Makino Chaya)

2012 FIRST PLACE

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LUNCH: $16.95 DINNER: $22.95 & $28.95 1679 Kapiolani Blvd. 944-4803 Lunch: 9am-3pm; Dinner: 3pm-2am

10% OFF

LOAF CAKES WITH COUPON

EXPIRES 8/10/13. WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.

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$8.08

Fast Food 25¢ from each Kokua Pac sold will be donated to Blood Bank of Hawaii’s efforts to raise funds for a new Bloodmobile.

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orderoftheday

STORY BY MICHELLE LEE PHOTOS BY NATHALIE WALKER Dim sum selection of Baked Manapua, Deep-fried Meat Dumpling, Steamed Chicken Dumpling, Steamed Pork Hash with Shrimp, Steamed Shrimp Dumpling, Fried Sesame Ball with Red Beans and Chicken Mochi Rice in Lotus Leaf

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ometimes, having to pick just one or two dishes from an entire menu can seem like the hardest decision. For the variety-loving palate, dim sum offers a sumptuously appropriate dining experience. Starting this week, the newly opened Canton Dim Sum welcomes all to try its delicious Chinese spread, among an endless array of amazing creations.

Conveniently located in Market City Shopping Center, Canton Dim Sum offers a plethora of traditional dim sum dishes that have been prospering in the Guangdong province of China for centuries.

“Our recipes are authentic and truly represent the flavors of a proper dim sum meal,” says He Gong, manager of Canton Dim Sum. Run by the same owner as the famed Canton Seafood Restaurant, Canton Dim

Sum is Gong’s latest culinary venture.

“Our staff is very passionate about bringing the best out of every dish and quality control by using highest-grade ingredients from local markets,” says Gong. “Being that Hawaii residents are generally quite familiar with many types of cuisine, we work hard to appeal to the local customer in terms of flavor, freshness and portion size.”

Dim sum is priced per piece and includes everything from dumplings to braised meats and rice cakes. Diners will enjoy unique dishes such as Steamed Fish Cake with Corn (79 cents each), which features a generous portion of sea bass that is marinated in fresh chicken stock for several days prior.

“We do not use any water, but rely on the natural juices of the steamed chicken, so it is very flavorful and healthy,” says Gong. “You cannot find this par-

ticular dish anywhere else on the island.”

Other popular choices include Steamed Pork Hash with Shrimp (79 cents each), Steamed Seafood Dumpling (99 cents each) and Mochi Filled with Pork in Tea Leaf (99 cents each). The restaurant’s famous Chicken Mochi Rice in Lotus Leaf ($1.49 each) combines soft mochi rice with seasoned chicken, pork and mushroom, which is steamed within the confines of a lotus leaf wrap.

“By utilizing the lotus leaf, it keeps all the flavors inside the rice and leaves a nice aromatic quality,” Gong explains.

Those craving a dessert can rejoice with Canton Dim Sum’s various sweet offerings, such as Golden Egg Custard Tart (99 cents each) and Pan-fried Red Bean Sweet Pancakes ($3.99).

Canton Dim Sum also features a series of reasonably priced breakfast, lunch and dinner specials starting at $3.99 throughout the week. Currently, the restaurant is BYOB and also offers a takeout menu.

WHERE Market City Shopping Center 2919 Kapiolani Blvd., Honolulu Shirley Wu, Chef Jian Zhang, Elaine Wu and Rui Zheng

CALL 735-1688 HOURS Daily, 7 a.m.-9 p.m.

of dim sum Assortment

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