Hawaii Dining Out 06 February 2011

FE B R UARY 6-12, 2011

General manager Mike Maielua, at left, offers up the Warm Spinach Salad and Mai Tai — which comes with a Don Ho Suck ’em Up glass — to customers, while executive chef Robert Denis holds the Pan Seared Fresh Catch entree with crab, tomato and basil butter, and the Lava Flow drink.

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Getting primed for heavenly

Prime Rib radish and au jus sauce, or just simply served tender — it’s pure love!

So if prime rib also is what gets your heart thumping, I bring to you some “ono, you know” establishments that offer the best in town.

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suspect many of you foodies are already contemplating Valentine’s Day dinner ideas. And if you’re one step ahead of the rest, the reservations have already been made and the flowers have already been ordered. Good for you!

But while most women adore roses, I am not one of them. I mean, don’t get me wrong — they’re beautiful and all, but they die in the end. Then what?

Instead, the way to my heart is through magnificent cuisine — more specifically, chocolate-covered strawberries and succulent slices of prime rib (not paired together, of course). I can’t even begin to explain how much I love this “carnivore-licious” dish.

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Upscale island cuisine is offered nightly at Kai Market located at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel.

Having opened its doors in August 2009, Kai market’s fabulous cuisine lies in the talented hands of executive chef Darren Demaya and his culinary team.

Together they prepare a variety of dishes to be enjoyed by guests as a part of Kai Market’s Seafood Nights, Paniolo Nights and Plantation Nights. And although buffet items differ from night to night, one thing remains constant — the Alaea sea salt-crusted prime rib.

Slow roasted for three and a half hours, the prime rib is juicy and tender, and better yet it’s available on a nightly basis.

“It’s one of our most popular buffet

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Kai Market offers its Seafood Nights menu Friday and Saturday and its Paniolo Nights menu Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday for $55 per adult and $24.50 for keiki ages 6-12. On Monday and Wednesday nights, check out the regular menu at $51 per adult and $24.50 for keiki ages 6-12.

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Above: Get ready, foodies. The author is prepared to share slices of Kai Market’s tender Alaea Sea Salt Crusted Prime Rib with Hawaii’s hungry.

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items,” Demaya says. “We use a certified Black Angus meat. It’s more fatty, it’s more tender, it has more flavor. It’s a great quality of meat.”

Personally, I prefer my prime rib with a helping of au jus sauce and creamy horseradish, so when Demaya revealed to me the secret behind its au jus sauce, it was music to my ears.

“Our au jus sauce is a little darker. We simmer the bones for a long period of time so it adds a really nice flavor to the prime rib,” he explains.

And, boy, was it melt-in-your-mouth delicious! Each slice is ultimate perfection and, better yet, you can always go back for more.

“Our main focus here at Kai Market is bringing the idea of the melting pot of the plantation days to our table today,” Demaya explains.

“We’ve been greatly influenced by many cultures like Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Portuguese, etc. We feature a wide variety of dishes from those plantation days, and it’s a wide spread of

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on Ho may be gone, but the images of this Hawaii-born icon live on in the minds of millions everywhere — from the effortless way he’d strum the ukulele, to the colorful lei and aloha shirts he would often, er, don, during his shows.

Nearly four years after his passing at age 76, “Uncle Don,” as he was affectionately called, remains Hawaii’s “goodwill ambassador” and arguably its greatest export. Today, his unmistakable sleepy voice and local-boy charm are not only found in his hit song Tiny Bubbles, but also in Don Ho’s Island Grill, located at Aloha Tower Marketplace.

The restaurant, which first opened its doors in December 1998, offers affordable, family-friendly cuisine and showcases live Hawaiian music, while also featuring the largest selection of Don Ho memorabilia anywhere.

Dining Out recently caught up with general manager/partner Michael Maielua and executive chef Robert Denis at the grill where, believe it or not, just about everything under the sun can be found.

lot of ethnic influences, found in the Lobster Fried Rice and in many of our entree dishes.

Being that Don was in the entertainment business, our dishes are done with a lot of flair as well. We have a lot of signature items that are prepared uniquely, like the surfboard pizza, which comes out on a wooden surfboard. There’s a lot of play on the names with a lot of the items.

DO: What should customers expect when they walk into Don Ho’s Island Grill?

DO: Sounds delicious! What are some of the most-requested items on your menu?

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DO: Chef Robert, where do you find your culinary inspiration?

Denis: Definitely in the local quality of food that we have on the island — the fresh fish and vegetables, for example.

We use about 90 percent local ingredients such as ahi, mahi mahi, opah, onaga and on special occasions, opakapaka.

Bisque) or salad (Warm Spinach Salad with a bacon balsamic reduction); then you have your appetizer, which is a choice of the Seafood Duet or Chicken Spinach Won Ton; an entree of the Pan-Seared Fresh Catch, such as the Pan Seared Mahi Mahi topped with crab, tomato and basil butter, or Lovers of the Land DO: Will Don Ho’s Island Grill be offering any spe- and Sea; and finally, a signature dessert of Sinful DO: Looking out on the water, the vista is beautiful.

Does the food reflect Don Ho at all in terms of what he cials for Valentine’s Day? Strawberry Cheesecake Bombe. liked to eat?

Maielua: Yes, the Valentine’s special that we have is DO: Ownership of Don Ho’s Island Grill changed Maielua: The food is what we like to categorize as a prix fixe, four-course menu for $30 per person. For hands last September, and now Phillip Johnson runs Hawaii Regional Cuisine. Hawaii Regional Cuisine has a starters, guests have a choice of soup (Seafood the show. As a result, what changes, if any, should din-

Denis: The Herb Crusted Chicken and Risotto ($16) Maielua: The largest memorabilia of Don Ho — both on display and for sale. Also, besides the great food, is one of the items. Also, the Fried Calamari ($12.50) customers can really enjoy the great service, the great on the pupu menu is another, as well as our Surfboard Pizzas. time and the relaxed atmosphere by the waterfront.

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view, which overlooks the historic Honolulu Harbor.

DO: Obviously, Don Ho It’s really just a fun place to come and hang out. left quite a mark on how DO: For those who have yet to experience Don Ho’s people view Hawaii and its Maielua: We’re in the culture. How is his legacy Island Grill, why should they make it a point to check process of revamping the carried on at Don Ho’s it out? menu, featuring items that Island Grill? we can prepare using an Maielua: Because here you can get the feel of true increase of fresh and local Maielua: We started a Hawaii, per se. This is probably the closest you can get ingredients. thing called Legacy Nights, to the authentic Hawaiian feel.

We want to put the focus We also offer a Sunday buffet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., where we bring the focus back on the food and give back to the keiki. We go out where we feature our prime rib and kalua pork and people quality versus quanto the elementary and cabbage, a fish and chicken entree (which changes tity — really focusing on the intermediate schools and weekly), breakfast meats, kalua pork and cabbage, freshness of the islands and approach their choral fried rice, eggs Benedict, a waffle station, omelet stafeaturing our islands the groups or performing arts tion and more. The buffet is priced at $19.95 for adults, best as possible — and department and offer a $10.95 for children and $15.95 for seniors. that’s from the kitchen to You can probably find everything you’ve ever wantvenue for them to perform. the bar.

Here at Don Ho’s, it’s a ed here at Don Ho’s Island Grill. venue for them to actually DO: Happy Hour is a big showcase themselves, and hit at Don Ho’s, where a vast 2 that’s one of the ways that selection of drinks and cockwe’re keeping Uncle Don’s tails is offered. Talk about legacy alive. this as well as the pupu Uncle Don spent a lot of items available to patrons.

Aloha Tower Open from his time with Hawaii’s keiki Marketplace, 1 Aloha 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and was also really into the Maielua: Happy Hour is Tower Drive Monday- Friday and Hawaiian language. He was offered seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. like any other local boy from 3 to 7 p.m., and we fea528.0807 Saturday-Sunday. with ties to the water, and ture extensive discounted he came to the restaurant pupu items and local draft very often before his passbeers on special, standard cocktails and, most recently, we have a special-fla- ing — about two to three times a week, mainly for vored vodka from Island 808 Vodka. Again, we try to lunch. hold true to the island theme.

DO: Speaking of entertainment, Don Ho’s showcases As for pupu items, the Teriyaki Beef Skewers ($12) are quite a hit, along with the Lettuce Wraps ($8.25) some of Hawaii’s best talents. Tell our readers about and more. Our skewers are made with grilled beef ten- some of your acts. derloin glazed with our house teriyaki sauce.

Maielua: On Friday and Saturday nights, we feature DO: Of course, Don Ho is known for the classic song, live musicians. Our regular entertainers are Alika Tiny Bubbles. These days, you offer the Tiny Bubbles Souza and Mihana Souza, and other local entertainers performing during the Happy Hour portion, Monday Champagne Breakfast, right? through Wednesday. Then, on Thursday nights, we Maielua: Yes, this is a relatively new event that we have a spotlight event, where we feature up-and-comhave here and it’s offered every Saturday from 10 a.m. ing and established artists, hosted by Nancy and Al to 2 p.m. with live entertainment. On the menu we Waterson. Of course, Al and Nancy hold their singing have your typical breakfast items diners can choose competition, “Al Waterson and You,” every Sunday. from. We also have unique items like the Smoked Different categories are showcased each week, from Salmon Florentine ($15), which features Norwegian keiki and teens, to adults and seniors, and we’re enter- 3 smoked salmon nestled on a bed of sauteed spinach ing the 10th year of that competition. To enter, contact and English muffin, topped with poached eggs and hol- Nancy at 947-5736.

There are also other things in the works that we landaise sauce; and Bananas Foster French Toast ($9), 1 The Warm Spinach Salad and Pan-Seared Fresh Catch sweet bread dipped in egg batter, cooked to a golden want to establish as far as entertainment goes. entree, with a Mai Tai and Lava Flow, are offered daily at Don Ho’s Island Grill. brown and topped with a Bananas Foster sauce, DO: Wonderful! So customers can enjoy quality accompanied with Portuguese sausage, to name a few.

2 Executive chef Robert Denis turns up the heat on one of The special is $5 per glass of champagne and we entertainment in addition to quality dining, and the his dishes. usually serve the standard mimosa with orange juice, atmosphere is a plus for diners. There seems to be a Bellini with peach juice and our signature champagne relaxed vibe around here.

3 The Pan-Seared Fresh Catch is part of the Valentine’s is what we call “Tiny Bubbles” served with guava menu, offering customers an exquisite taste of fresh fish topped with crab, tomato and basil butter, served with Maielua: Yes, you could definitely call it a “relaxedjuice, but you have your choice of pineapple juice, Okinawan mashed potato and vegetable spaghetti. cranberry juice and raspberry liqueur. Another signa- casual” atmosphere, along the motif of the old Hawaiian Waikiki era. And you really can’t beat the ture item is what we call the Sunrise Cocktail. ers expect future?

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ired of the same loco moco that everyone seems to serve, Kapolanialaimaka Kealoha, chef and owner of 4Kings Kitchen on South King Street, decided to add a new version of the local favorite to his menu.

The Not Your Normal Loco ($11) is a combination of all things the chef/owner claims he enjoys about traditional loco mocos — but with a twist.

“I wanted to create a healthier and unique version of the loco moco that locals as well as visitors could enjoy,” Kealoha says.

Here’s how the loco is done at 4Kings: First, the

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hamburger patty is replaced with a fresh ground mahimahi burger that includes kim chee, Portuguese sausage, caramelized onions, chives and oyster sauce; and second, the gravy is made with shiitake mushrooms, shallots, garlic and white wine.

Of course, the meal also comes with the traditional two eggs, choice of white or brown rice, and choice of housemade kim chee or Ma‘o Farms’ sassy mix salad with Hawaiian ogo vinaigrette.

“The dish is wonderful,” Kealoha says.

And that makes the Not Your Normal Loco a musttry in the coming days for Hawaii’s hungry.

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e all have our cravings, and as savvy Dining Out readers know, just because you don’t eat meat doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the myriad of flavorrich ethnic foods found here on Oahu.

And when it comes to flavor, in my book Indian food is at the top of the list. The fragrant, savory cuisine combines a variety of exotic spices to enhance its dishes, such as all those mouthwatering curries for which it’s known.

If Indian food is what you crave, look no further than Monsoon India, conveniently located in Discovery Bay Center in Waikiki.

Bring along your family and friends, as there are plenty of options for everyone on the extensive menu of authentic recipes.

And for those who choose not to eat meat, an entire section of the menu is devoted to vegetarian fare.

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plant simmered with tomatoes, onions and those wonderful exotic spices. It’s not spicy hot, but if you’re in the mood for more heat, just ask when you place your order. Chef Kishore Sharma, who has extensive experience in preparing traditional tandoor cuisine, is more than happy to accommodate you.

“If someone wants it spicy, we’ll make it spicy,” assures Kahn.

Back to those mouthwatering curries, another option is the ever-popular Vegetable Masala ($16), fresh vegetables in a tomato and cream-based sauce with just the right blend of herbs and spices — just one of the tantalizing meat-free curries listed on the menu.

To complete your meal, there’s a variety of breads baked fresh in the tandoor oven, from onion or garlic naan to one that caught my eye (and my appetite), Aloo Paratha, an unleavened whole wheat bread stuffed with potatoes, green peas and spices ($3.95), perfect for soaking up all that goodness.

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Spicy Tuna still rules at G Sushi T

here’s a buzz going around town as sushi fanatics have been raving about G Sushi at Market City Shopping Center. A kaiten-style sushi establishment (“kaiten” is defined as sushi served on a revolving conveyor belt), G Sushi has kicked it up a notch by offering sushi on floating boats as they pass by diners’ tables.

But aside from the cool delivery service, customers love the fact that they are guaranteed quality sushi at reasonable prices.

Although there is a plethora of sushi to choose from, owner Lisa Yuan says the Spicy Tuna sushi ($2.39) is undoubtedly the top seller of the bunch. Handcrafted with Maguro, rice, mayo and hot spices, the ahi is minced, thus adding to the smooth and rich taste of the fish.

Yuan also highly recommends the eatery’s specialty rolls, including the Spider Roll ($5.99) and the Dino Roll ($2.89). The Spider Roll showcases a bite-size array of soft-shell crab, avocado, mayo, cucumber, radish, sprouts and masago. The Dino Roll, accepted by

many spicy tuna enthusiasts, consists of spicy tuna, avocado, cucumber, crab meat, mayo and green onion.

In the mood for fresh sashimi? The Hamachi (yellow tail) Sashimi ($3.99) and Maguro ($3.99) also are among the most highly requested items.

Yet sushi isn’t the only thing on the menu that works up an appetite. The Ebi Tempura Udon, Donburi, Spring Rolls, Edamame and more are readily available to cure any cravings. Don’t forget the bento options for $5.99 as well.

The Combination Bento is a popular choice as well, offering pieces of savory chicken yakitori and ebi tempura. All bentos are served with rice, furikake, deep-fried gyoza, fishcake and takuan.

And save some room for dessert, as the Peanut Butter Mochi with Kinako ($2.39) is worth every bite.

Lastly, if you fail to see exactly what you want on the boats, you can order straight off the menu and the chefs will be more than happy to prepare your meal to order.

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1 The Spicy Tuna sushi ($2.39) is a top seller at G Sushi 2 Owner Lisa Yuan is ready to serve guests the best sushi and bentos in town.

3 G Sushi’s Dino Roll ($2.89) is hand-crafted with spicy tuna, avocado, cucumber, crab meat, mayo and green onion.

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4 The Hamachi Sashimi ($3.99) is popular among loyal customers at G Sushi. 5 The Combination Bento ($5.99) features chicken yakitori and ebi tempura. Leah Friel photos

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Jose Morillo: “It’s our first time trying Max’s of Manila. We had the Fried Chicken (half, $7.95/whole, $13.50), Pinakbet ($8.95), Pancit Bihon ($7.95) and the Garlic Rice (small, $2.95/large, $3.95).”

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Among the plate lunch specials being offered at Kahai Street Kitchen this coming week are two treasures pulled from the deep.

The first is a Two-Degree Ahi Roll, a combination fish dish overflowing with fresh island ahi, wrapped in nori and shiso, and a smoked tuna salad dusted with panko and deep fried to a golden medium-rare. The chef finishes this masterpiece with just a drizzle of tobiko aioli and a side serving of ponzu sauce.

Second on the list of must-try delights is the Shrimp Stuffed Fresh Ahi Roll. Fresh island ahi is stuffed with panko shrimp, wrapped in nori and shiso, then deep fried to medium rare. Pleasing to both eyes and palate, the dish is made even better with a drizzle of wasabi aioli and side of ponzu sauce.

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on’t let appearances fool you at Kahai Street Kitchen, because what the plate lunch eatery may lack in seating, parking and fine-dining accouterments it more than makes up for in food and service.

Located in industrial Kalihi makai of Nimitz Highway, Kahai Street Kitchen has been serving loyal customers an ever-changing menu of local delicacies for nearly five years.

“We keep customers’ interest and have them returning each day with our variety of plate lunch specials,” says Nao Iwata, who opened the plate lunch and catering company in 2006 with Bruce Watanabe.

Together the two have more than 25 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, and both believe in offering goodquality food at affordable prices.

“Everything is centered around this idea,” Iwata says of passing savings on to their customers.

Need further proof? Just scan the elaborate menu at Kahai Street Kitchen and you’ll rarely, if ever, find an item costing more than $10.

What you will find, however, is a mixed plate of homemade specialties that include Beef Wellington baked in Puff Pastry Shell, Macadamia NutCrusted Soft Shell Crab with White Wine Cream Sauce over Linguine, Roast Prime Rib of Beef with Au Jus and Creamy Horseradish, and Sauteed Opakapaka with Lemon Butter Caper Sauce.

“Many customers don’t realize that we’re also a catering company,” Iwata adds.

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“When we’re not open for plate lunch, we have catering available seven days a week for office meetings, parties, weddings and so on.”

Popular items to be found on their catering menu include Kataifi-Wrapped Shrimp with Wasabi Aioli, Golden Brie Cheese Wontons with Tropical Fruit Chutney, and Ricotta-Stuffed Chicken Medallions with Ricotta Cheese, Spinach and Mushrooms served with SunDried Tomato Cream Sauce.

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a call or fax the restaurant (842.4273) in the morning to see what specials Each order also comes with choice will be available that day. of white or brown rice, as well as potaAnother reason to get there early — to-mac or tossed salad and costs once the kitchen runs out of a certain $8.95, depending on market price of item, that’s it till the next day. ahi.

Parking is very limited, as are tables “We’ve been offering ahi lately inside, so it is recommended to place because we’ve been able to get ahi at your take-out order first and bring a a reasonable price, which we then friend along to help with the pick-up. pass on to our customers,” explains While one person circles the block, Kahai Street Kitchen co-owner Nao the other can run in for the food.

Iwata.

“Most of our orders are phone Other popular (and very affordable) orders — some people call in their plate lunch specials not to pass up orders about 10 a.m and pick up 15-20 include Nori- and Kataifi-Wrapped plates at lunchtime for their whole Mahi Mahi with Sweet Chili Sauce office,” Iwata says. ($8.25), Furikake-Crusted Ahi Katsu Kahai Street Kitchen is open for with Wasabi Aioli ($8.25) and Teriyaki lunch only Tuesday through Friday, Boneless Short Ribs ($8.50). but catering options are available The menu changes daily, so it is every day. highly advised to check online, place

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1 Nori- and Kataifi-Wrapped Mahi Mahi with Sweet Chili Sauce ($8.25)

2 Furikake-Crusted Ahi Katsu with Wasabi Aioli ($8.25) 3 Co-owner Nao Iwata puts the finishing touches — a drizzle of tobiko aioli — on the Two Degree Ahi Roll.

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la carte, dim sum and party trays.”

Like the daily buffet, the sit-down menu is a literal smorgasbord of Ho Ho’s most-loved specialties: crispy gau gee, Chinese chicken salad, pot stickers, abalone soup, minute chicken, char siu and roasted pork, steamed basa fish fillet with green onion and soy sauce, sweet-and-sour shrimp, eggplant with garlic Szechwan sauce, deep-fried tofu and more than 20 noodle and rice dishes, all less than $10.

In fact, the most expensive item on the menu is the Peking duck, which is still a steal at $14.95 for half and $28 for the whole bird.

“And we also make three types of pie,” adds Chan when asked about desserts, which sell for $9.95 each on the dim sum menu. “It’s all homemade and sometimes we serve in the buffet line on the weekends. A couple days ago a lady came in, and when she tried it she told me that’s the best pie she’s ever tried, that it’s so soft, like ice cream.”

That statement is a true compliment to Ho Ho’s chefs, who are up before the sun rises preparing pork hash, gin What you won’t find at Ho Ho’s? An dui, pepiao and a dozen different manapua for the dim unsatisfied customer. sum crowd.

That’s because the owners of the 6And it seems they’ll be getting even busier in the comyear-old Chinese eatery have made it ing months, because Chan says they have started receivtheir No. 1 priority to continually dish ing reservations for graduation parties in May, June and out high-quality, tasty food while July. keeping prices low.

“I think people are planning for graduation already,” “Many people know we are the bufChan states. “We already have some graduation party fet restaurant,” says employee (reservations) coming in, but we’d like to get more.”

Crystal Chan, “but right now we have Private party reservations must include between 200 more people who know we also sell a

tep inside Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine on any given day and you’re sure to find dozens of diners happily feasting from plates overflowing with freshly prepared items from the all-youcan-eat buffet. You’ll also see a steady line of people filing in and out of the Kapolei restaurant, beginning as early as 6 in the morning, just to pick up their dim sum orders.

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Saturday and Sunday, and $17.95 per person for dinner (5:30 p.m. to closing) Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It is highly recommended to call in advance to beat the last-minute rush.

Party-goers can load their plates with beef broccoli, orange chicken, kao yuk, sweet-and-sour spareribs, salt-and-pepper shrimp, choice of steamed fish and fried chicken wings from the buffet spread.

“We also have the two kinds of crab at dinner time: Steamed slow crab with butter on the side, and fried Dungeness crab with salt-and-pepper garlic,” Chan adds.

“Since we started offering the salt-andpepper garlic crab, we’ve gotten very busy.”

Parties of 200 or more people will receive a free 40-pound roast pig, which Chan says will be left intact on the buffet line until it’s time to eat.

“We will leave it for the host or the guests to take a picture, and then after that we will slice and chop for the customer,” she says, adding that the free pig is only available at dinner.

But if something on the menu does not suit your specific taste, Ho Ho’s staff will help lay out a party menu to satisfy even the pickiest eater.

“For private parties we let the customer make their menu,” Chan explains.

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broccoli, but if you don’t like the beef broccoli, change to Mongolian beef is OK.” Certain restrictions do apply. For example, Chan says they cannot offer allyou-can-eat portions of Peking duck, but will work with customers to arrive at the best compromise possible.

“And because right now the economy, you know, some people right now cannot afford the private party, instead they can do take-out for the party tray or the Meal for 10 menu,” Chan adds.

There are four different Menu for 10 options ranging from $118 to $228 in price and offering items such as egg blossom soup, char siu egg fu yung, sweet-andsour fish fillet, shrimp canton, roast duck, kau yuk, salt-and-pepper crab legs and gon lo mein, depending of menu choice.

Party trays come in small (which can feed eight to 10 people) to jumbo (50-75) sizes and must bes ordered two days in advance.

Cost depends on size and number of orders, but folks in the Kapolei area will receive free delivery service on orders of at least $100. For orders of $400 or more, Ho Ho’s will deliver to Ewa Beach, Kunia, Waipahu, Mililani, Wahiawa, Pearl City and Aiea free of charge as well.

“In Honolulu side, probably need more than $400. Go too far,” Chan says with a laugh.

But making the trip to Oahu’s “Second City” for Ho Ho’s Chinese cuisine is well worth it.

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The boy slept for the entire duration of the flight, and when the plane landed at about 11 p.m., he woke up hungry.

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“By the time we got our luggage and checked into the hotel, it was almost 2 in the morning,” Wong remembers. “We went downstairs and looked around, and they had café-style restaurants, open 24 hours! There are many 24-hour cafés in Hong Kong; you can come in at any time.”

And that’s how Wong and her husband, Ken, were inspired to open the Anytime Café. Tucked into a corner of Market City Shopping Center, this bright, friendly little restaurant offers a diverse menu of Asian, Italian and local favorites designed to please anyone, anytime.

Open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. till midnight, Saturdays from 8 a.m. till midnight and Sundays from 8 a.m. till 10 p.m., Anytime Cafe is becoming increasingly popular with Honolulu’s late-night diners, who come for the food, the friendliness and the easy latenight parking. The owners hope this trend will continue.

“We’ve only been open a year, but we plan to be open till 2 a.m. or later on weekends,” Wong says.

The little eatery’s menu is eclectic and intriguing. Entrées are gently priced; none costs more than $11.95. And each item on the menu is available — you guessed it — at any time. Risotto for breakfast, lunch or dinner? Why not? There are six different kinds here, including Vegetable ($9.50), Pork Chop ($11.95) and Shrimp ($11.95).

Pasta dishes include Chicken & Mushrooms Alfredo ($8.95), Shrimp Scampi Spaghetti ($9.95), Chicken Parmesan ($9.50) and Baked Vegetable Cannelloni ($9.50). Or you can build your own pizza ($10.95), with your choice of 10 different toppings.

From the other side of the globe, Hainan Chicken ($11.95), often associated with Singaporean cuisine, consists of a quarter chicken cooked in sauce, served at room

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temperature with herbed rice.

“Asians love this dish very much!” says Wong. Offerings from the café’s Noodle Bar include Shrimp Wonton, Beef Brisket and Tendon Noodles, and Pig Feet, all with broth. Thin or wide noodles are $7.50; add 40 cents for shrimp noodles or $1.50 for lo mein. The Baked Pork Chop with Fried Rice ($11.95), a dish from Hong Kong, is made with rice, chops, tomato sauce and cheese, all baked together.

If you prefer a slightly more traditional morning meal, you could order from Anytime’s diverse breakfast menu. Depending on your tradition, you might consider the French Toast with Peanut Filling, Hong Kong Style ($6.25); the Salmon Set, Japanese Style ($8.95); or even the Rice Soup & Dim Sum, Chinese Style ($7.95), which comes with rice soup with black egg and pork. Local palates love the Loco Moco Eggs Benedict ($9.50; made with Angus beef and Hollandaise) and the Steak and Eggs ($8.95). Those who order traditional breakfasts may choose from several different sides (the sweet potato fries are spectacular).

Want soup? If you’re looking for traditional Americanstyle potage, you can get Cream of Corn or Minestrone ($3.50 each), but if you’re 3 craving congee, the restaurant has that, too: a half-

Where: 2919 Kapiolani Blvd., Market City Shopping Center

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4 dozen versions that include Pork with Black Egg ($6.95), Meatball with Shrimp Paste ($7.95) and Boneless Chicken ($6.95).

Even the beverage menu is infused with fusion. Traditional coffees and teas are available, but the Wongs also offer Thai Iced Tea ($3.50), Hong Kong Style Milk Tea ($2.95-$3.50) and Iced Vietnamese Coffee ($3.50), made with condensed milk and chicory coffee in little cup-top filters.

Those who still have room for dessert after a meal here might be tempted by Tiramisu or Mango Pudding ($3.95 each), but many opt for the Anytime Café’s famed Snow Ice (available with mango, green tea, strawberry or fresh fruit,

$5.95). Unlike shave ice, which gets its flavor from the syrups that are poured over it, snow ice is actually flavored before it’s frozen; the shaved ice is topped with fruit, jellies and juicefilled pearls.

The restaurant’s special Valentine’s Day menu, at $19.95 per person, will include Fried Dumpling Salad, Shrimp Bisque Soup and a choice of Osso Buco or Seafood Pasta, with Crème Brulee for dessert.

Thanks to the diverse flavors on its menu, Anytime Café is a great place for family dining and parties. Even kids love it. Wong’s son, who recently turned 10, polled his friends to see where they wanted to celebrate his birthday.

“He came home from school,” reports Wong, “and said, ‘Mom, they all want to go to Anytime Café.’”

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1 An assortment of edible delights awaits diners.

2 Loco Moco ($9.50) 3 Fresh Fruit Snow Ice ($5.95) 4 Pork Chop Risotto ($11.95) 5 Thai Style Pork Cheek ($6.95) 6 Shrimp Wonton Noodle in Broth ($7.50) 7 The cover of a menu at Anytime Cafe 8 Oxtail Soup ($10.95) Left Cindy Wong, owner

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‘Fat’ keeps it healthy hy is it that eating healthy can seem like such a chore at times? Well, there’s nothing routine about the menu at The Fat Greek, located at the corner of Waialae Avenue and St. Louis Drive in Kaimuki, which has made healthy eating not only simple, but enjoyable, too.

Francois Provenza opened this 100-seat establishment in 2007. Together with business partner and adviser George Stephanos, Provenza has perfected the art of Mediterranean cuisine and transformed The Fat Greek into a trusted dine-in and take-out business. Recently, the pair opened the doors to another restaurant in Waikiki and already it has proven to be a favorite neighborhood eatery.

In addition, Provenza’s son, Darien, runs The Fat Greek kiosk at Ala Moana Center Food Court.

Currently, the Waikiki location is taking reservations for Valentine’s Day dinner, and each lady who dines there will receive a complimentary rose while supplies last.

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“Francois trained all the chefs here and we serve healthy food — fresh and flavored with Mediterranean spices like cumin and cayenne pepper.”

A few specialty items that have had patrons for-

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Also on the menu is the Fresh Fish Special, which features a tantalizing grilled salmon topped with Mediterranean salsa and served with basmati rice and salad. And as for the Giant Elephant Beans, this appetizer showcases flavorful fava beans garnished with cumin and onions and immersed in the perfect amount of zesty tomato sauce.

“Much of our support comes from our loyal customers,” Stephanos explains.

“The moussaka is a Friday special and we usually sell out within two hours, and the salmon is really popular.”

Provenza and Stephanos say they are already planning to expand their busi3 ness in the near future.

Possible locations include going the grease and wel- Kailua and Kapolei, and coming the Greek include perhaps the Neighbor the Falafel ’n Tuna Souvalki Islands as well. ($10), the Fresh Fish Special ($12.95) and the Giant Elephant Beans ($6), to name a few.

The Fat Greek The Falafel ’n Tuna Where: Souvalki consists of a four3040 Waialae Ave. and piece falafel topped with a 1831 Ala Moana Blvd., special Mediterranean tuna Suite 201 and tahini sauce, served in pita bread and compleCall: 734.0404 and 941.3444

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ai Market, located at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, creates a dining experience that encompasses every aspect of the 50th State’s diverse melting pot.

Executive chef Darren Demaya and his team prepare a variety of succulent creations each night, all featuring a farm-totable concept that highlights the freshest locally grown products.

“Generally, we run about 14 hot items in our buffet and also offer eight different salads, soups and 12 to 14 different desserts,” Demaya says. “We’re a casual dining restaurant, but people might say our food also falls under the category of fine dining.

“We don’t call ourselves a buffet; we call ourselves a dinner table — everything is made in small batches, so everything is nice and fresh, and isn’t sitting for 1 a long time,” he adds. “It’s a good quality and red and green bell peppers. It’s one Market of product that we serve.” ofKai our staple dishes.” green onions, and red For instance, the Five-spiced Hoisin Where: Call: Braised Boneless Beef Short Ribs and the Sheraton Waikiki 931.4600 Garlic and Gingered Black Manila Clams Hotel, 2255 (offered Friday, Saturday and Monday Kalakaua Ave. nights) are two menu items that could be considered the epitome of local cuisine.

“The braised shortribs are braised with and green bell peppers. It’s one of our staple soy, ginger, green onion and garlic and dishes.” then glazed with Hoisin five-spice glaze,” Kai Market offers its Seafood Nights menu Demaya explains.

Friday and Saturday, and its Paniolo “Surrounded by the spare Nights menu Tuesday, Thursday and ribs are slices of a SzchuanSunday. Adults pay $55, while keiki style eggplant. Basically, we’re between the ages of 6 and 12 pay taking two dishes and combin$24.50. On Monday and ing it into one. The eggplant is Wednesday nights, check seasoned with chili, garlic, soy out the regular menu at and black pepper. The egg$51 per adult and $24.50 plant and meat pair well for keiki (6-12). Also, together because the meat ask about the is sweet and the eggkamaaina discount plant is on the and the special price spicier side,” for kupuna. he says.

As for the Garlic and 1 Kai Market’s FiveGingered Black spiced Hoisin Braised Boneless Beef Short Manila Clams, Demaya creates Ribs an appetizing dish with a local 2 Executive chef Chinese flair.

Darren Demaya pres“It’s prepared in your classic ents diners with his black bean sauce with ginger, garfamous short ribs and lic and white onions. I then season Manila clams.

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Call 942.7622.

1 | Laurie Toma Libarios and husband Niki Libarios 2 | Fresh-mixed Fruit Crepe ($7.95) 3 | Rosalyn Robison 4 | B.J. Feldman and Millie Cole 5 | Huevos Rancheros ($9.50) 6 | Sam Fox and Cari Arakaki 7 | Nolan Oshiro, Andreas Koga and Corrie Ota

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Kai Market Sheraton Waikiki Hotel 2255 Kalakaua Ave. 931.4600

1 The Willows serves up Garlic & Hawaiian Salt Crusted Prime Rib daily at its famous carving station.

The Willows

A peaceful dining experience awaits guests here at The Willows, so it’s no surprise why both tourists and locals alike frequent the restaurant to sample some of the finest in local cuisine, while taking a break from their increasingly hectic schedules.

The dinner buffet is offered daily for $34.95 and the lunch buffet is open Monday-Friday for $19.95. Executive chef Jay Matsukawa prepares 40 to 50 items daily, including local favorites such as kalua pig, poi, island curry and more. Yet, whatever you do, don’t skip the carving station, which features Garlic & Hawaiian Salt-Crusted Prime Rib offered for both lunch and dinner.

“It’s a garlic and rosemary-crusted prime rib that we actually season overnight, then we slow roast it for about two-and-a-half hours,” Matsukawa says. And, believe me, it’s worth the wait, as every morsel of meat is like pure gold! No joke!

Matsukawa also recommends pairing the succulent prime rib with a blend of au jus sauce and creamy horseradish to boot.

“The au jus sauce helps to bring out the taste and add moisture to the beef.

We also do a creamy horseradish, which is a combination of sour cream and horseradish,” he says. “I like the horseradish because I like the bite it has to it.”

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2 Slow Roasted Prime Rib is prepared in a variety of ways at the Ocean House, located inside the Outrigger Reef Hotel.

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Choose from three cuts of this tender The Willows meat, including the Ocean House Cut 901 Hausten St. ($28.50), Lite Cut ($24.50) and the Alii 952.9200 Cut ($34.50). The Ocean House Cut is a hearty portion of juicy, tender beef and is suitable for the average diner, and the Ocean House Fine dining served with casual ele- Lite Cut offers a smaller cut for a lighter gance can be found just steps away from appetite. However, if you’re crazy about the water at the beautiful Ocean House, prime rib like me, you’ll cave in and opt for the Alii Cut, a generous portion for a beachfront at Outrigger Reef Hotel.

Locals and tourists alike are welcome king- (or in my case, queen-) size to enjoy the fabulous flavors of top- appetite!

“We actually cook the prime rib for notch island cuisine especially prepared about 12 hours and season it with by executive chef Craig Yasaka.

According to operations manager Hawaiian salt, a dash of pepper and a David Nagaishi, Ocean House special- few extra seasonings — It’s very simizes in cuisine straight from the sea, as ple,” Yasaka says. “It’s one of our more the seafood and fish are superb. popular items.”

Chef Craig’s Pulehu Prime Rib ($29.50) However, I can’t go without saying that Ocean House specialty Slow-Roasted and Blackened Prime Rib ($29.50) are Prime Rib Au Jus is just as divine in its for those diners who wish to stray away from the original prime rib for a bit and own right.

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All prime rib entrees are served with traditional English peas, creamy horseradish and exquisite Maui onion mashed potatoes. Life really can’t get any better than this!

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Barbecue-grilled tuna, couscous salad, nori aioli

(courtesy of Chef Fabrice of Four Seasons Resort Lanai)

(courtesy of Chef Fabrice of Four Seasons Resort Lanai)

Ingredients for the Barbecue: • 12 large shrimp, shelled or deveined • 1 tablespoon kosher salt • 1 tablespoon brown sugar • 1 tablespoon cocoa butter • 1 tablespoon coriander • 1 tablespoon paprika • 1 tablespoon white pepper

Ingredients for the tuna: • 24 ounces ahi tuna loin • salt • white pepper • olive oil

Serves Four | From Chef Chai Chaowaseree

Preparation: Toast the spices over medium-high heat in a pan to bring out the flavor. Place in a spice grinder and pulse to obtain a coarse powder. Then, mix all the spices together. For the shrimp, place 2 tablespoons of the spices (except the cocoa butter) in a Ziploc bag with the shrimp.

Mix well and keep refrigerated for 1 hour.

Remove from the fridge and leave at room temperature for 10 minutes. Grill each side over barbecue for about 2 minutes. Remove from grill, allow to cool for a minute or until you can hold and remove the shell. Serve with the orange lilikoi dipping sauce.

ON ON at McCully Chinese Restaurant

1110 McCully St. • 946-8833 (Corner of McCully & Young St.)

Ingredients for the Lilikoi orange dipping sauce: • 2 cups orange juice • 2 cups lilikoi juice • 1/2 cup shallots, chopped fine • 1 lemon grass stem, smashed • 1 teaspoon chili flakes • 1/2 cup light salt shoyu • 1/2 cup mirin • 1 small bunch Thai basil • 1 small bunch mint Preparation for the Lilikoi orange dipping sauce: In a stainless steel pot, add the orange and lilikoi juice, shallots, lemon grass, chili flakes, shoyu and mirin.

Cook over medium heat to simmer. Do not let sauce boil hard.

Cook for about 10 minutes or until sauce has been reduced to 1/3 of the pot.

Bruise the mint and basil in the palm of your hand and add to the sauce.

Allow to cool at room temperature. Strain and reserve for shrimp.

East Honolulu

Aina Haina Shopping Center 373-1303 or 373-4632

Now Open!

On On celebrates 31 years!

Special Menu for 8-10 159 Call for details and reservations. $

FREE Bottle of Oyster Sauce with $20 purchase WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.

Find menus and $5 coupon at www.ononhawaii.com

Serves Four | From Chef Chai Chaowaseree

With a fork, fluff up couscous to allow all grains to loosen up. Add mac nuts, dry fruits, lemon juice, chopped chives and mac nut oil, and season with salt and white pepper. Reserve in the fridge until serving.

Preparation: Prepare grill with kiawe wood. Once the coals are red, place the tuna and grill on all sides for 30 seconds.

Remove from grill and allow to rest for 1 minute prior to cutting medallions.

Ingredients for the nori aioli: • 1 cup mayonnaise • 1 tablespoon ground furikake • 1 lime juice • 1 garlic clove, chopped • 2 white anchovy filets, very finely chopped • salt, white pepper

Ingredients for the couscous salad: • 2 cups couscous • 2 cups boiling water • 1 tablespoon salt • 1 cup mixed dry fruit, fine diced • 1/2 cup toasted, chopped macadamias • Juice from 1 lemon • 4 tablespoons macadamia nut oil • 1/2 cup chopped chives Preparation: For the salad, place the couscous grain in shallow pan; add salt to the boiling water and pour over the couscous. Do not mix.

Cover with plastic film and let stand at room temperature for 5 minutes.

Preparation: In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise with all the ingredients thoroughly. Season properly; reserve for the tuna.

Plating: On a platter, display the couscous salad, slice the tuna into medallions, spoon some aioli on top of the tuna and serve.

Celebrate in February with our Prime Rib Package

Whole Roasted Prime Rib with Au Jus & Horseradish Mashed Potatoes Steamed Vegetables Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad Sweet Dinner Rolls Red Velvet Cake

$21.75 per person

Minimum 10 guests

Call 677-7744 to order. Offer good for orders from February 1-28.

We are offering chocolate dipped strawberries, strawberries tuxedo, valentine’s shortbread cookies, valentine’s heart shape cake, valentine’s red velvet creme cheese mousse cake, red velvet Pair of Hearts $15.95 Strawberry Tux from $2.95 cupcake, chocolate truffle & more....

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WHERE TO DINE AMERICAN

Symbol Key

Willows, The

4 Kings Kitchen

Breakfast

2671 S. King St. 951-5464

Lunch

2284 Kalakaua Avenue 922-6868

After Midnight

d.k Steakhouse

Fendu Boulangerie 2752 Woodlawn Dr. Manoa Marketplace 988-4310

La Palme D’or

Tropics Bar & Grill

Online

$24.70

5” Pyramid

$19.$2955

per person

reg.

GAME DAY SPECIAL!

Order one da.y in advance ly) (Limited time on

Now Taking Reservations

Sunday, February 6th 1-5pm only

FREE Plate Lunch

with purchase of another plate lunch of equal or lesser value ($1 extra for Seafood Entree)

GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE

3447 Waialae Avenue • 739-0993 • jjfrenchpastry.com

Camellia Buffet 930 McCully St. 951-0511/0611

Best d Foo Greek wn! o in T

(Limit 1 per customer.

Not combinable with other offers.

Equal or lesser value.) Exp. 2/28/11.

396-8441

GRAND OPENING

Valentine’s Weekend

New Asian Fusion 4 Course Meal Always Free Choice of Dessert from JJ Bistro & French Pastry

Ala Moana Shopping Center – Makai Market Windward Mall – Food Court

Serving Soups, Salads, Entrees, Hot Pot Du Jour & More!

Catering Hotline: 783-7901 www.thecateringhotline.com

Open Daily 11am to 9pm

Now Accepting Reservations • 3441 Waialae Avenue | 626-5368

NOW OPEN Kung Hee Fat Choy!

Chinese New Year Menu February 1-18, 2011

Lion Dance at 6:30 p.m.

Thu., Feb.3 & Sat., Feb. 5

Reservations (808) 947-8818 JadeDynastyHawaii.com

$398 Table of 10 • $238 Table of 6

Koko Marina Shopping Center

Celebrate

I N T R O D U C I N G

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BUFFET

Ala Moana Center - Mall Level Mountain side, next to Shirokiya 941-6161

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

Catering

711 Queen St. 597-8880 1111 Bishop St. #4 536-8363 Ala Moana Center 946-6388 Royal Hawaiian Center 791-2969

BAKERY

2552 Kalakaua Ave., Waikiki Marriott Beach Hotel 931-6280

Alcohol served

Located inside of Zippy’s

Panya

Atlantis Seafood & Steak

Dinner

Napoleon’s Bakery

901 Hausten St. 952-9200

$198

(10 people)

$89

(4 people)

8000 ft2 Restaurant

Ilima Award Winner

32 ft. wide stage & 7 private rooms with sound & projection video systems

Mahalo for your Generous Support

Perfect for any size

Dynasty Style Appetizer Platter Wedding or Event (Marinated Duck/Marinated Beef Shank/Jelly Fish/ 4th Floor Pork Trotter/Char Siu) Shark’s Fin Soup with Chicken Ho‘okipa Terrace Braised Dried Oyster with Chinese Fat Choy near Macy’s Wok-Fried Fresh Lily Bulb, Calamari, Scallop with Chinese Greens Dungeness Crab with Shanghai Style Sliced Mochi Crispy Chicken Steamed Fish with Scallions & Soy Sauce starting at New Year Good Luck Jai Sticky Rice with Preserved Meat House Dessert

Fri., 2/11 – Mon., 2/14 Pecan Spinach salad Scallop Soup Honey walnut shrimp Orange Chicken Sizzling short ribs Garlic eggplant Special fried rice Dessert

Dim Sum

$2.95

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545-3008

FREE PARKING

WHERE TO DINE CATERERS

Yakiniku Camellia Buffet

Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine

2494 S. Beretania St. 944-0449

590 Farrington Hwy 692-9880

Duck Yun

820 W. Hind Dr. Aina Haina Shopping Center 373-1303 or 373-4632

A Catered Experience 94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd.

677-7744

CAFE

Golden Duck

1221 S. King St. • 597-8088 4230 Waialae Ave., Kahala 737-7188

Anytime Cafe

Makino Chaya

Market City Shopping Center 2919 Kapiolani Blvd 735-3888

Aloha Tower Mkt place 585-6360 Westridge Mall 486-5100

Kahai Street Kitchen 237 Kalihi Street, 845-0320

Hale Koa Hotel, 2055 Kalia Road 955-0555 Call for eligibility details.

949-4321

2380 Kuhio Ave. 923-2260

111 N. King St. 521-8268

CHINESE

Koko Cafe

Makitti

Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant

Chin’s Harbor View Restaurant

3553 Waialae Ave. 738-8666

1 Aloha Tower Drive, #283 538-9881

Try Our Marinated Fried Chicken!

Customer Favorites: Saimin • BBQ Stick • Ahi Nitsuke Corned Beef Hash Tempura Oxtail Soup

Serving EURO ASIAN CUISINE

by Chef Matthew Espiritu (Former Sous Chef of Roy’s Restaurant at Ko‘olina)

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

$3 OFF $2 OFF

• Pizzas • Salads X-Large Large or • Rusticas Pizza Pizza • Pastas Valid Feb. 4-6,2011. Must present coupon at time of purchase. per coupon. Offer cannot be combined • Sandwiches Limit 3 pizzas per customer, with other offers or discounts.

Also taking Reservations for Valentines Day Lunch & Dinner Call for information on special menu

Waimalu Shopping Center 98-020 Kam Hwy, Aiea • 484-4511 Mon thru Thurs 11am - 2:30pm/5-9pm Fri and Sat 11am - 2:30pm/5-10pm Sunday 11am - 9pm

ORGANIC

VEGAN

SEKIYA’S RESTAURANT & DELICATESSEN Serving Hawaii for 75 Years!

2746 Kaimuki Ave

GLUTEN-FREE

GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE

732-1656

ACROSS KAIMUKI H.S.

KOREAN CUISINE

• LUNCH $14.95 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM • DINNER $21.95 3 PM -10 PM Including: Kal Bi, Sirloin, Chicken, Spicy Pork, Sashimi *DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGESWITH THIS AD. EXP. 2/28/11.

Shabu Shabu

*With purchase. Limit one piece per person. Dine in only. Valid on 2/14/11

11:30 am-2:30 pm ; 5 pm-10 pm (Closed Tuesdays)

MANOA MARKETPLACE (Tons of FREE Parking) 988-1551

7T TH STARTS MONDAY, MONDAY. FEB. 7TH

930 McCully St. • 951-0511 / 951-0611 receive an entry form Receive

with any purchase

including these

• PRIVATE PARTY ROOM • CONVENIENT PARKING

Local Favorites!

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WHERE TO DINE Mandalay (The)

Hee Hing Restaurant

Christie’s Restaurant

Seafood Village Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa

1055 Alakea St. 525-8585

449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

Waimalu Shopping Center 98-020 Kamehameha Hwy. 484-4511

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

Maple Garden /Yen King

Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant

909 Isenberg St. 941-6641

Ala Moana Shopping Center 1450 Ala Moana Blvd.

4th Floor - Ho’okipa Terrace 947-8818

FAMILY DINING 1585 Kapiolani Blvd. #10 941-0555

Liliha Square 524-1628

1113 Smith St. 545-3008

I Love Country Cafe 885 Queen St. 4725 Bougainville Dr. 783-7901

Bibas

On at McCully ON ON On 1110 McCully St.

at McCully

Aloha Tower Marketplace 528-0807

Angelo Pietro Honolulu

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant

Little Villlage Noodle House

Don Ho’s Island Grill

Hale Koa Hotel, 2055 Kalia Road 955-0555 Call for eligibility details.

946-8833

GROUP PAR TIES WELCOME!

a celebration of

love and flavors.

941-2835 1936 S. King St. L o c a l Ja p a n e s e S t y l e D i n i n g D i n n e r 5 - M i d n i g h t • L a t e P u p u s 10 - 2 a m KIDS EAT FREE

FREE ENTREE ON YOUR B-DAY! PERSON w/ Valid ID & *BIRTHDAY ADULT (guests) to qualify. *2FREE * ENTREE (up to $19 value).

* *

MONDAY & TUESDAY KIDS - Ages 2 to 7 years old.

1 Child per Adult

524-2020

MON-THUR: 9am - 9pm FRIDAY: 9am - 11pm SATURDAY: 7am - 11pm SUNDAY: 7am - 9pm

Combo Mixed Plate

$8.50

888 N. Nimitz Hwy. #103

47-388 Hui Iwa St.

Ko‘olau Nail Salon Ph: 239-1688

10% OFF any Service

4-course valentine’s day dinner february 14, 2011 5:30pm ~ 9:30pm $ 90 per person Receive a $25 gift certificate for your next date.

Enter to win a couple’s spa package from Moana Lani Spa.

One coupon per visit. Must present ad.

Not combinable with other offers. Expires 2/28/11

www.koolaucenter.com

AUTHENTIC KOREAN DISHES Lunch Specials & Plates starting at $5.99 Happy Hour 4-7pm All American Beers $2.00 Soju - $4.95 Appetizers starting at $4.95

Dinner Prix Fix 4 Course Meal February 14, 2011 4:30pm - 10pm Course 1: Salad

Tomato & Mozzarella Course 2: Appetizer

Short Rib & Asparagus Spring Rolls Course 3: Choice of Entree Combo

Lobster Rissoto or

Angus Rib Eye or

French Braised Chicken Course 4: Dessert

Chocolate & Caramel Bread Pudding beachhousewaikiki.com • 921-4600 • Complimentary valet parking.

1604 Kalakaua Ave • 951-9370 Mon–Sat: 11 am - 2 am • Sun: 11 am - 10 pm

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WHERE TO DINE Kenny’s Restaurant

IHOP

Panya Bistro • Bakery • Bar

1620 N. School St. 841-0931

Waikiki - 1850 Ala Moana Blvd • 949-4467 Waikiki - Kuhio & Lewers • 921-2400 Pearl City - Times Sq. SC • 486-4467 Kaneohe - Windward Mall • 235-4467 Hilo - Prince Kuhio Plaza • 959-2600

Wailana Coffee House

Ala Moana Center, Mauka - Mall Level 946-6388

1860 Ala Moana Blvd.

955-1764

Kenny’s Express

2nd Floor, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center 922-9333

Zippy’s

Call the one nearest you.

Restaurant Epic Kani Ka Pila Grille

J2 Asian Fusion 626-5368

2169 Kalia Rd, Outrigger Reef on the Beach 924-4990

JJ Bistro & French Pastry

Kit N Kitchen

3441 Waialae Ave.

1010 University Avenue 942-7622

3447 Waialae Ave.

739-0993

1131 Nuuanu Ave. 587-7877

FILIPINO Tanaka Saimin

Max’s Of Manila

888 N. Nimitz Hwy #103 524-2020

94-300 Farrington Hwy 801 Dillingham Blvd.

951-6297

Most Delicious Thai Food in Town!

Immensely Popular Plate Lunch For $5.70

#1 Pad Thai

Special Valentine’s Day Menu First Course Shared Appetizer:

Steamed Pacific Oyster on the Half Shell or Seared Ahi Sashimi with Ginger Pesto Sauce

Second Course Choice of: Imperial Scallop Soup or Chinese Chicken Salad

Second Course:

Third Course Choice of Entrée Combos:

Coming Soon to 900 N. Nimtz Hwy

One Half Ginger Scallion Maine Lobster, Black Pepper Beef Tenderloin and Honeymoon Shrimp or Chef Wu’s Alaskan King Crab, Mongolian Pork Chop and Honeymoon Shrimp or Seared Salmon Filet, Chef Wu’s Alaskan King Crab and Honeymoon Shrimp entrees are served with garlic seafood fried rice or steamed rice

2955 E. Manoa Rd 988-0212 1627 Nuuanu Ave 585-8839 Mon-Sat 10:30am-9pm; Sun 12n-8pm

Call for take out

First Course: Ahi Carpaccio with Wasabi Aioli ~Or~ Brie Cheese Won Ton with Valentine’s Marmalade

www.bangkokchefexpress.com

Shrimp Cake on Island Greens with Pomegranate Vinaigrette

Third Course: Steamed Maine Lobster with Champagne Butter, Sauteed Haricot Vert and Oven Roasted Fingerling Potatoes ~Or~ Bacon Wrapped Beef Wellington with Sauteed Waialua Asparagus and Bordelaise Sauce

Fourth Course: Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake

Fourth Course

$55 per person

Banana Spring Rolls with Chocolate Sauce & Vanilla Ice Cream $29.95 per person

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries $25.95 1-doz ~ $13.95 1/2-doz.

Served from February 10 thru February 15 complimentary carnation for your Valentine on February 14

Order Yours Today!

580 Nimitz Highway WWW.HEEHINGHAWAII.COM

449 KAPAHULU AVE., STE. 101 • 735-5544

545-7979

Traditional Chinese Style NEW YEAR JAI Served for a LIMITED TIME ONLY at both locations.

BIRTHDAY SPECIAL

FREE BIRTHDAY MEAL FOR ANY AGE With Family and Group LUNCH & DINNER

20% OFF

Must have minimum party of 4.

One Birthday coupon per party of 4.

Coupon valid on actual birthday, ID required.

Not combinable with other discounts.

Discounts off regular adult price.

No online or photo-copied coupons.

Expires 2/28/11

KAMA‘AINA SPECIAL! LUNCH 10% OFF DINNER 20% OFF 1 Coupon per group. Must have valid ID. Not Combinable with other discounts.

Discounts off regular adult price.

No online or photo-copied coupons.

Expires 2/13/11.

Aloha Tower 585-6360 1 Aloha Tower Dr. 2nd Fl., 3 Hours Parking $1 Pearlridge 486-5100 98-150 Kaonohi St.

Includes: Oysters, Straw Mushrooms, Tofu, Shiitake Mushrooms, Dried Lily Flowers, Black Fungus, Sea Moss, Bean Curd, Chinese Peas, Won Bok, Rice Noodles, Bamboo Shoots, and Water Chestnuts.

TAKE-OUT ONLY (Kahala location only) exp. 2/10/11 4230 Waialae Ave., Kahala 737-7188 • 737-7288

MON-THUR 10AM-10PM/FRI-SUN 10AM-11PM D I N I N G

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WHERE TO DINE FINE DINING

Waikiki Business Plaza 2270 Kalakaua Ave. 923-3877

Restaurant Row • 599-3860 Waikiki Beach Walk 440-7910

Bali Steak and Seafood Hilton Hawaiian Village (Rainbow Tower) 2005 Kalia Road 949-4321

Aloha Tower Market Pl. 585-0011

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

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

GREEK

Sam Choy’s BLC Chai’s Island Bistro

INDIAN

Top of Waikiki

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

580 N. Nimitz Hwy. 545-7979

Greek Marina

Stage Restaurant

The Fat Greek

1250 Kapiolani Blvd.

237-5429

3040 Waialae Ave. 734-0404

Koko Marina Shopping Center 7192 Kalanianaole Hwy. 396-8441

11AM-3PM |

ITALIAN Romanos Macaroni Grill Ala Moana Center Hookipa Terrace 356-8300

8.50

$

Featured Items Available Only At Million

ÆChicken Breast Bi Bim Naeng-Myun Celebrate your

Monday • February 14, 2011 11A.M. till Midnight

at Monsoon India!

CALL FOR RESERVATIONS!

Roasted Rib Roast Seafood Continental $13.50

Roasted Chicken

12:00am-2:00pm

$12.50

Dinner

DINNERS INCLUDE Salad Bar, Corn on the Cob, Strawberry Short Cake, & much more!

Sunday Brunch Buffet

Cupid’s Breakfast

5pm-10pm

Æ

$16.95

Open 7 days a week Lunch

Chicken Breast Mul-Naeng-Myun Since 1989

YAKINIKU

MILLION 596-0799 626 SHERIDAN ST. (backside of Walmart)

NEW HOURS: MON-SUN 11AM-12 MIDNIGHT

$9.25

Portuguese Sweet Bread with Eggs, Bacon, & Coffee or Tea. Breakfast served 24 Hrs.

11:30am-2:30pm CALL FOR DETAILS

Valentine’s Day Dinner Buffet

BYOB Discovery Bay (across Ilikai) 1778 Ala Moana Blvd., Ste 213

955-1764 • OPEN 24 HOURS

www.MonsoonIndiaOahu.com 941-5111

1860 Ala Moana Blvd.

Validated Parking

DON’T MISS THIS ONE! It Only Happens Four Times A Year!

All You Can Eat Seafood Buffet Book Your Private Party NOW! $

HO HO Chinese Cuisine

24

10.95

Prices starting @ per person

590 Farrington Hwy Kapolei Marketplace

692-9880

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CONTEMPORARY KAISEKI DINNER TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22

$75

Restaurant Row • 500 Ala Moana Blvd. • 808.533.4476

$7.50 O U T

NINE ALL NEW DISHES

Steamed Whole Opakapaka w/Asian Pesto Sauce Baked Oysters Rockefeller Kalua Pig & Rock Shrimp Spring Rolls Roasted Garlic & Herb Crusted Prime Rib Alaska Snow Crab Legs • Sushi Hand Roll Station Full Salad Bar • Lots of Scrumptious Desserts and Much More!!!

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT by KAPENA DELIMA Wine & Champagne Specials Adults: $36.95 / Children (5-8) $17.95

New Hours of Operation: Back by Popular Demand: Breakfast Open Daily/Daily Lunch (opening soon) Dinner:Wed–Sunday

Beef & Broccoli

D I N I N G

(James Beard Award Nominee) has created

(plus tax & gratuity) Call now for reservations.

200-300 Capacity

KUNG HEE ALA CARTE MENU FAT CHOY! Starts at $5.95

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Chef Hiroshi Fukui

Monday, February 14, 2011 5:00 – 9:30 p.m.

Featuring

Visit our website at www.dkrestaurants.com

for details on all of our upcoming events.

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152 S. Rycroft Street (808) 948-8356 www.pagodahotel.com

WHERE TO DINE Kobe Japanese Steak House

JAPANESE

Paesano Ristorante

Waimalu Plaza (across Safeway) 98-1277 Kaahumanu St. #119 485-8883

G Sushi

Market City Shopping Center 2919 Kapiolani Blvd. #23 732-9661

Manoa Marketplace 2752 Woodlawn Dr. 988-5923

Royal Hawaiian Shpg Cntr 3rd Flr. 922-5511

Kozo Sushi

Kahala Mall 738-KOZO Keeaumoku 946-KOZO Moiliili 951-KOZO Pearlridge 483-6805 Pearl City 455-6805

Hifumi Japanese Restaurant Chinese Cultural Plaza 536-3035

Sansei Seafood Restaurant Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort 2552 Kalakaua Ave, 931-6286

Makino Chaya

Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen

1 Aloha Tower Dr. 2nd Flr. 585-6360 98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

Hinone Mizunone

151 Hekili St., Kailua 230-8400

Restaurant Suntory

1936 South King St. 941-2835

Manoa Marketplace 2756 Woodlawn Drive 988-1551

Ward Centre Auahi St. Shops 596-0066

1334 Young St. 593-2064

Kochi

Hanaki Restaurant

Z Pizza

Red Cafe

1841 Ala Moana Blvd.

941-4444

1345 South King St. 942-4848

2746 Kaimuki Avenue 732-1656

Valentine’s Day 2011 Monday, February 14

$1 OFF Any Bread

5:30 – 9 pm

First Course

Try our popular “Salmon Giardino”

Spinach Salad with Mozzarella,Tomato, & Bacon

98-1277 Kaahumanu St.

MANOA 988-5923

2752 Woodlawn Drive M-F 11a-2p; Daily 5p-9p M-Su 11a-2p; Daily 5p-9p www.paesanohawaii.com

EL

HARRO MEXICANO AIEA RESTAURANT 5.00

Mexican small drink Loco Moco included Mexican rice, ground beef, over easy egg, $

Third Course

Choice of: Fresh Catch of the Day, Blue Crab & Fire Roasted Vegetable Caponata Fire Roasted Tenderloin of Beef, Wild Mushroom Sauce ON THE RISE

Duet of Desserts

Grand Marnier Panna Cotta with Strawberries Chocolate Truffle Roulade with Raspberries $70 per person. Reservations required

3660 Waialae Ave. 737-1177 w w w. 3 6 6 0 . c o m

Taking Orders for Football Sunday!

8AM-11AM

Moiliili across Old Stadium Park . .951-5696 (KOZO) Kahala Mall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .738-5696 (KOZO) Keeaumoku by Wal-Mart . . 946-5696 (KOZO) Pearlridge Mall Level . . . . . . . . . . .483-6805 Pearl City by Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . .455-6805

AIEA SHOPPING CENTER

99-115 Aiea Heights Dr. (Next to Aiea Bowl)

WWW.KOZOSUSHIHAWAII.NET

me ex Ne nu cit w ch ing an ge s

488-9727

Rustic Kalamata Olive Bread Sundried Tomato Cheesebread Foccacia Derecco Walnut Raisin Hamakua Farms Mushroom Bread Buckwheat Fig

“All Natural no added chemicals”

988-4310 Tues-Sat 7:30am-7pm ; Sunday 7:30am-3pm

BREAKFAST

Mon-Thurs 8am-9pm • Fri & Sat 8am-10pm Sunday Closed

TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

Must present coupon • exp. 2/10/11

2752 Woodlawn Dr. • Manoa Marketplace

NOW SERVING

El Charro sauce, topped w/ cheese

BYOB - no corkage fee

DAILY BREAD SPECIALS

Second Course

WAIMALU 485-8883 (across from Safeway)

purchases over $4

Choice of: Frizzled Shrimp over Asian Slaw, Chipotle Aioli Short Rib & Foie Gras Tortellini, Bacon Mushroom Jus

50 Different Items to Choose From

NOW SERVING

SUSHI (dinner only)

LUNCH 10:30am-2:30pm .........$14.95 DINNER 2:30pm-10pm.............$21.95

FREE PARKING!

2494 S. Beretania St. at the Colony Surf

3-Course Menu $

2995

Prime Rib & Shrimp Scampi Includes Soup or Salad & Ice Cream

922-6868

Call for Reservations & Information 2284 Kalakaua Ave.

Open 7 Days from 11am - 10pm

Lunch 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. • Dinner 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

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

922-6868

Join Us For Valentine’s Weekend

Michel’s . . . After Dark

Offering a Special 3 Course Menu for $45.00 plus a complimentary glass of wine!

Monday thru Saturday only

Reservations 8pm & later on mentioning this ad.

To be combined only with passion. Expires 2/28/11

Friday, February 11 – Monday, February 14 This year, celebrate Valentine’s at Romano’s Macaroni Grill.

Enjoy Chef Mike’s Special Valentine’s Menu or favorites from our a la carte menu.

Valentines will receive a special gift.

www.michelshawaii.com | 923-6552 | 2895 Kalakaua Ave.

Ala Moana CenterÊÊUÊÊ808.356.8300 Queen’s MarketPlaceÊÊUÊÊ808.443.5515 www.macaronigrill.com

FREE VALET PARKING

CALL FOR BANQUETS, RECEPTIONS & PARTIES 728-3463 D I N I N G

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WHERE TO DINE Sumo Ramen

Tanaka of Tokyo

Kaneohe 234-6868 Kapolei 693-8808 Market City 737-1868 Kamehameha Shp Cntr 848-8186 Pearl Highlands Cntr 456-80802 99 Ranch Mapunapuna 833-3139

Richo 3008 Waialae Ave. 734-2222

MEXICAN

Sikdorak Korean Restaurant

99-115 Aiea Heights Drive 488-9727

Yakiniku Million

Frog House Restaurant

3579 Waialae Ave. 737-8820

El Charro Mexicano Aiea Restaurant

Sam Sung Plaza 655 Keeaumoku St., #108 949-2890

KOREAN

Sushi Ichiban

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The Pyramid Restaurant 758 Kapahulu Avenue 737-2900

95-050 Farrington Hwy, Waipahu 677-5388

1111 McCully Street 947-5411

Wahoo’s Fish Taco

626 Sheridan St. 596-0799

1604 Kalakaua Ave. 951-9370

940 Auahi St. #140 591-1646

Signature dishes offered as Daily Specials

For a limited time only

10% OFF

Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)

905-A Keeaumoku St. 955-0646

Ton Ton Ramen

Sushi Company

15% OFF

MEDITERRANEAN

Orine Sarang Chae

East, in King’s Village, 922-4233 Central, in Waikiki Shopping Plaza, 922-4702 West in Ala Moana Cntr-Hookipa Terrace 945-3443

All-You-Can-Eat Popcorn Shrimp!

Credit Card Sale Only (With Coupon)

Hong Kong Dim Sum & Regular Menu Items

Open for Plate Lunch Tue - Fri 10:30am - 1:30pm

Excludes set menus; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, Char Siu & other specials. Not to be combined with any other offer. Expires 2/28/11.

Mini Okinawan Sweet Potato & Kalua Pork Cakes

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant Liliha Square by Times Supermarket

Ricotta Stuffed Chicken

Soft Shell Crab Alfredo

237 KALIHI ST.

DINE IN – TAKE-OUT

524-1628

Catering from casual to exquisite events

Celebrating 10 Years!

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

15% OFF(Charge) • 25% OFF(Cash) Dim Sum & Reg. Menu Dine In Special!

10% OFF(Charge) •15% OFF(Cash) Happy Day Chinese Restaurant 3553 Waialae Avenue

738-8666

ph 845-0320 fax 842-4273

Buttermilk Popcorn Shrimp & Fries

9.99

$

Must present coupon Expires 2/28/11

Excludes set menu; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, Char Siu & other specials.

ALA MOANA BLVD. • KUHIO AVE PEARL CITY • KANEOHE • HILO Ala Moana (Free Parking)

1st Course Braised Pork Belly & Foie Gras OR Caribbean Seared Scallops & Ewa Sweet Corn Succotash 2nd Course Garlic Shrimp Caesar Salad OR Spicy Ahi Poke, Kahuku Asparagus with Wasabi Citronnette 3rd Course Pistachio Pesto Crusted Lamb Chops OR Pan Seared Filet Mignon & Lobster Mashed Potatoes OR Grilled Atlantic King Salmon with Champagne Caviar Beurre Blanc 4th Course Chocolate Brownie with Jalapeno Ice Cream 2/11, 2/13 - $75 & Cardamom Banana Bread 2/14 - $95 with Hazelnut Gelato Call for Reservations - 923-3877 www.topofwaikiki.com FREE Validated Parking

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Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa - Street Level 2424 Kalakaua Ave., #102 • 971-1818 Happy ’s tine Valen !

Day

Kung Hee Fat Choy $38.80 per person (4 People Minimum)

1. Bacon Wrapped Shrimp & Scallop 2. Shark’s Fin Soup with Crabmeat 3. Braised Chinese Angel’s Hair with Dried Oysters 4. Lobster with Ginger & Scallion 5. Peking Duck 6. Crispy Whole Flounder 7. New Year Jai 8. Dried Scallop Fried Rice 9. Dessert-Mango Pudding Lunch: 11:00 am ~ 2:00 pm

D I N I N G

(Corner of Kahai and Kalihi)

kahaistreet-kitchen.com

Come hungry. Leave happy.

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Catering Available Everyday!

Dinner: 5:00 pm ~ 10:00 pm

801 Dillingham 94-300 Farrington Hwy, (next to Costco) Waipahu (next to Savers) Since 1945

951-MAXS

(6297)

www.maxsofmanila.com

Dim Sum Brunch Buffet February 6, 2011 Sittings at 10:30AM & 12:30PM $19.99 Adults | $17.99 Seniors (60+) | $13.99 Children (3-12) Featuring…

Chinese New Year Jai & Gau, Hong Kong Style Dim Sum, Soup, Salads, Stir Fried Entrées & Desserts

Open 7 days a week 10:30am - 9pm

525-8585 Excluding all coupons & other discounts.

www.themandalayhawaii.com 1055 Alakea St. Dine in only.

FREE PARKING Mon- Fri after 5pm & All Day Sat & Sun at Bishop Square

WHERE TO DINE OKAZUYA

SHABU SHABU

Souvaly Thai Cuisine

Fukuya Delicatessen & Catering 2710 S. King St. 946-2073

803 Kam Hwy. 455-5888

Shabu Shabu Bangkok

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

“Thai Style” Hot Pot 949 Kapahulu Ave. 732-7666

PACIFIC RIM 3660 on the Rise

VIETNAMESE

THAI

3660 Waialae Ave. 737-1177

Pho Kitchen

Bangkok Chef

The Ocean House Restaurant

Yogen Fr u¨ z

2919 Kapiolani Blvd.

735-8488

1627 Nuuanu Ave. 585-8839 2955 E. Manoa Rd., 988-0212

2169 Kalia Rd., Outrigger Reef Hotel 923-2277

YOGURT 1102 Fort Street Mall Windward Mall

NIGHTLY 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Teriyaki Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15.95 Daily Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$23.95 Sukiyaki Steak . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20.95 Teriyaki Steak & Chicken Combo . .$21.95 Kama‘aina & Military Discount Available (with proper ID)

Dinner Menu

2 Choice Teishoku Combo

16.75- $20.75

$

Served with rice, miso soup, two side dishes, and pickles.

Choose from • Fried Oyster • Ebi Fry • Ahi Sashimi • Broiled Salmon Diced Steak • Miso Butterfish • Karaage • Pork Ginger Sizzling Hamburger Steak • Tempura • Tonkatsu and many more!

Bentos and assorted musubi available daily as well as ala carte specials

OPEN 11 am - 9 pm Lunch 11 am - 5 pm Dinner 5 pm - 9 pm Closed Sundays

Japanese Home Style Restaurant “Hinone Mizunone” Please enjoy the KAMADAKIGOHAN cooked completely by “Ogama”.

1345 S. King Street Corner of S. King St. & Sheridan St. Close to Ala Moana Shpg Cntr & Wal Mart TEL.

942-4848

www.fujio-food.com

with Hawaii’s Best Entertainer Olomana’s Jerry Santos and Hula

1841 Ala Moana Blvd.

Between Ilikai & Hilton Hawaiian Village

Monday February 14th 1st Seating at 5:30pm or before 2nd Seating at 8pm or after Special Four Course Dinner Featured Entrée Choices

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

941-4444

Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass Steamed Chinese Style Fresh Onaga Grilled Mongolian Style Colorado Lamb Chops Asian Style Braised Kurabuta Pork Osso Bucco Deconstructed Grilled USDA Choice Beef Tenderloin Wellington (add $25 for Kobe Beef) Chef Chi’s Surf & Turf (add $15) Baked Acorn Squash $69.95 per person without wine $24.95 additional with wine pairing FREE VALET PARKING

RESTAURANT

SUNTORY Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor

restaurantsuntory.com

922-5511

• www.chefchai.com • Call 585-0011

Valentine’s Dinner Special Koko Cafe Fresh Tossed House Salad *** Roasted Prime Rib of Beef and Sauteed Shrimp *** Valentine Strawberry Heart

$21.95 For more information, call 955-9676 or visit www.halekoa.com

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tableside

tablesideTop@of Waikiki

Above: General manager Craig Bunkley with the dish, Tea Smoked Duck Duo. Inset: Roasted Garlic Grilled Rib-eye with Soy-Balsamic Glaze ($39)

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here do people go for fine cuisine and a spectacular view of Honolulu? The answer is the Top of Waikiki, located high above Kalakaua Avenue at the Waikiki Business Plaza. With sunset entree specials, a full bar and 360degree views of the Koolaus and one of the world’s most famous beaches, ToW has it all. Call 923.3877.

1 | Paula Marchitto, Debbie Detrick and Lily Ellison 2 | Shannon Krahn, Shirley Nell, Kurtis Ehlers and Judy Blaylock 3 | Bill, Maureen and Tarrah Sorensen 4 | The Original Hawaiian Sliders ($16) 5 | Babette Olvera, Jo Cantu, Maureen Poggi and Jody Olvera 6 | Heather and Philip Crowe 7 | Glenda Carino, Annie Landrum, Andrea Carino and Cheryl Burr-Carino

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