Hawaii Dining Out 6 March 2011 by Oahu Publications, Inc

MARCH 6-12, 2011

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for someone who wants it all — taste without the calories — and that’s the delicious Vietnamese noodle soup, pho (pronounced “fuh”). So, come along with me to experience some n the last couple of weeks, I’ve of the best “Ono, You Know” noodle noticed that the perks of being edi- soup options — and pho puns, which tor of Hawaii’s best foodie guide are included free of charge — that our have been sneaking up on me. Parts of island home has to offer. me that used to be fit need to be toned up a bit and honestly, if I want to be Saigon House With the need for pho getting the best totally bikini-ready by summer, I best of me, I went straight for Saigon House start exercising now. So, I’ve increased my workouts and on South King Street, where I knew began cutting back on my food por- owner Mandy Nguyen and chefs Hong tions. But, and this is a big but (no pun and Kim would take good care of this intended), I am not sacrificing any of pho addict. “I try to keep the pho very fresh and the good stuff, foodies, and that’s a authentic, using only the best quality promise! I’ve even found the perfect solution ingredients,” says Nguyen, who also owns Ba-Le in Kahala Mall. “I use Hawaiian salt and rock candy sugar, Above: The author enjoys a bowl of pho-bulous which gives a nice flavor to the broth.” pho with owner Mandy Nguyen at Saigon House. The broth itself is brewed for eight to

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nine hours each day with beef bone, broth at just the right temperature. stew meat, chicken, ginger, round It’s an experience you most certainly onions and an array of special season- won’t pho-get! ings. Honestly, the broth is what makes – See page 18 the pho at Saigon House ever so perfect. With a varied selection of pho to appease all appetites, Nguyen presented me with one of the restaurant’s most Dining Out is a weekly advertising supplement published popular soups, the Pho Special by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Combination of Beef ($8 medium, $8.50 large). This dish — full of vegetables EDITOR like bean sprouts, basil and Ngo Rai Alana Folen leaf, and tender morsels of protein, Phone: 695.6307 including, tendon, tripe, steak, and beef diningout@ balls — left me completely satisfied and staradvertiser.com guilt-free. Although tasty enough as is, SALES MANAGER the dish received a bit of lemon and Sandi Sakaguchi jalapeno from me — if only for some Phone: 342.8802 added zest. Yum! SSakaguchi@ Diners at Saigon House also like to staradvertiser.com take their pho to the next level with a drop or two of hoisin sauce and spicy SPECIAL SECTIONS chili sauce. EDITOR So why go to Vietnam for pho when Bill Mossman you can have it all right here at Saigon Phone: 529.4863 diningout@ House? Thanks to Nguyen and her staradvertiser.com chefs, you too can slurp up those tasty noodles and sip up every last bit of

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alekulani, a luxury hotel located beachfront in Waikiki, has always been at the forefront of the upscale hospitality industry. So it comes as no surprise that for the second straight year, this premier hotel and resort will be hosting “A Weekend of Sustainability” March 11-13 — an event held in conjunction with its luxury and lifestyle series, Halekulani Living, and in partnership with the nation’s leading architecture magazine, Architectural Digest.

1 Halekulani’s own Vikram Garg will be one of several celebrity chefs on hand for “A Weekend of Sustainability.” 2 Ahi Crudo featuring roasted Kahuku corn chaat with dry mango powder and an avocado vinaigrette. 3 Chilled Kona Lobster with Sumida Farm watercress and Fenugreek butter. 4 Big Island Abalone Fritter, consisting of Nalo Greens and turmeric ginger dressing.

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As expected, the food will be plentiful! Guests will delight in An Evening of Sustainable Cuisine this Friday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Halekulani’s Garden Terrace, where fresh dishes showcasing the best local products will be prepared by celebrity chefs Vikram Garg of Halekulani, Roy Yamaguchi of Roy’s Restaurants, and Ed Kenney of town and Downtown restaurants. In addition, master mixologist Julie Reiner will prepare cocktails for the evening. Proceeds will benefit Kapiolani Community College’s culinary students. As for the rest of the weekend, guests will participate in various interactive events featuring leaders in environmentally conscious design, such as renowned landscape architect Andie Cockran and internationally acclaimed interior designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard. The weekend will wrap up on Sunday with the Architectural Digest Green Gala event from 6 to 9 p.m. in Halekulani’s Ballroom. The gala will celebrate sustainable design with a focus on classic Hawaiian architecture and will provide a glimpse into the future of Hawaii architecture. Guests also will enjoy Hawaii’s first non-GMO (genetically modified organisms) cuisine graciously prepared by chef Garg and his culinary

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team. Proceeds will benefit University of Hawaii’s School of Architecture. Events are offered on an a la cartebasis with prices ranging from $50 to $225 per person. Advance reservations are required. For more information or to make reservations, call 931.5040. Dining Out recently caught up with chef Garg — who oversees all culinary operations at Halekulani, including those at Orchids, La Mer, House Without a Key and Lewers Lounge — to discuss the upcoming event and learn more about culinary sustainability. DO: Why did Halekulani partner up with Architectural Digest for this year’s event? Garg: Halekulani proudly partnered with the nation’s leading architecture magazine to produce an event themed around a core issue relevant to today’s mindset: environmental sus1 tainability. We intend for our partnership to last beyond the event and into the coming years. DO: What is your specific role in the event? Garg: I am creating a menu comprised of sustainable foods, and I am coordinating with guest chefs Roy Yamaguchi and Ed Kenney to represent sustainable and local ingredients from Hawaii. DO: Do you think architectural sustainability and culinary sustainability go

hand-in-hand? Garg: Indeed, they do. Sustainability as a principle encompasses resources that are produced in an environmentally friendly method, that results in the least negative impact on the planet. Whether

you’re talking about sourcing wood for a house or food for a table, the method that produces the fewest negative externalities is the one considered most sustainable. It is our responsibility to walk gently on this earth. DO: Why is sustainability so important when it comes to food? Garg: In the culinary world, we’re striving not only to meet current food needs, but also to maintain healthy

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3 ecosystems so that the generations to come will still have access to the same resources. DO: You’ll be kicking off the weekend with “An Evening of Sustainable Cuisine,” along with other renowned chefs. What can guests expect during the three-day event? Garg: Friday, we offer the finest of foods and entertainment from three of Hawaii’s top chefs and the farmers, who provide them with local and sustainable ingredients. We also feature cocktails created by award-winning mixologist Julie Reiner. On Saturday, guests will be inspired by lectures from two of America’s bestregarded industry leaders and a fourcourse, GMO-free menu crafted specifically for the gala night, again, keeping sustainability in mind. DO: What will you personally be cooking up in honor of the event and what will the other chefs be preparing? Garg: Of course, I will be cooking both nights. I am a cook first, then a chef! I’ll be preparing an Ahi Crudo

featuring roasted Kahuku corn chaat with dry mango powder and an avocado vinaigrette; Big Island Abalone Fritter, consisting of Nalo Greens and turmeric ginger dressing; and Chilled Kona Lobster with Sumida Farm watercress and Fenugreek butter. Chef Ed Kenney, owner of town and Downtown restaurants, will prepare a menu of Shinsato Coppa di Testa, a blend of MA‘O Farm beets and pickled mustard seeds; Shinsato Pork Belly with braised MA‘O Farms Savory Cabbage; and lastly, Shinsato Chipolatas, featuring Grilled MA‘O Farms radicchio and saba. Last but not least, Chef Roy Yamaguchi, owner of Roy’s Restaurants, will serve up a Hamakua Mushroom Soup and Sandwich, featuring ham hock and Pioppini mushroom “head cheese” with fresh wasabi, and a mushroom bisque and truffle foam; Hawaiian Ono Sashimi, complete with Hawaiian vanilla vinaigrette, Big Island heart of palm and Kahuku sea asparagus; and a Red Veal Tartare, offering diners a taste of Vietnamesestyle cold pho noodles, basil lime aioli and a quail egg. Pastry chef

4 Mark Freischmidt of the Halekulani will be preparing desserts of Kona Coffee Cremeux, Macadamia Nut with Big Island Goat Cheese Bar, Roasted “Apple Banana” Ice Cream, Lilikoi Sorbet and 100 percent Kona Peaberry.

DO: Is there a big emphasis on sustainable cuisine at the Halekulani itself? Garg: Yes, and a typical example is the Hawaii-centric menu at Orchids (see photos). Most of our menu items are first sourced locally before we tap into the outside market, keeping in mind, of course, that supply and demand is sometimes a challenge.

DO: What local products/produce will you be using in your cuisine? Garg: I’ll be using Big Island abalone, Kona lobster, ahi, Kahuku DO: Where do you see sustainable corn, Nalo Greens, hearts of palm, Sumida Farm watercress, Hawaiian cuisine headed in the near future? Garg: As the global population consea salt, chili pepper water, local avotinues to increase, I see no other poscado and fenugreek. sibility but for humans to go forward DO: How will this event benefit stu- under the premise of sustainability — dents at Kapiolani Community not only with cuisine, but with every College’s Culinary Institute of the other industry. Pacific? Garg: The proceeds from this DO: What is the culinary philosoevent will be donated to the Culinary phy at the Halekulani, and what can Institute of the Pacific. We believe in guests expect when they dine at any giving back to the community. In a of the hotel restaurants? Garg: Our philosophy is “cook perfect example of sustainability, sometimes the students whose edu- globally, source locally.” We do this cation we support, are people we end without compromising on the freshup hiring upon graduation. It goes full ness and quality of food we provide to our guests. circle.

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Turning to Hy’s for Tasty Starters

y’s Steak House is truly unsurpassed when it comes to its award-winning selection of USDA prime beef and kiawe-broiled steaks, and executive chef Zach Inouye and his culinary team will cook the beef exactly to the customers’ liking each and every time. Inouye has been working for this top-notch restaurant, founded in November 1976, for years. He says it’s the romantic ambiance, the premier customer service and upscale cuisine that continuously draws in the crowds on those special occasions or just a night out with a loved one. And while the tantalizing entrees usually claim the spotlight on a nightly basis, Hy’s general manager Bob Panter explains that it’s the many starter courses that should not go unnoticed, as they set the mood for what’s to come.

In the beginning… Take a peek inside the lovely world of appetizers available at this Waikiki establishment. Bon appetite!

Escargot a la Hy’s ($14.95) Six pieces of exquisite escargot perfectly flavored with a sinfully rich blend of butter, garlic, Dijon mustard and blue cheese, sprinkled with a bread-crumb topping. Served with a French baguette.

Steak Tataki Salad ($19.95) A five-ounce filet, peppered and quickly seared to keep it rare. The meat is thinly sliced and served with baby greens and a ponzu dressing.

Sashimi ($19.95)

Ten slices of tantalizing ahi served with grated daikon, red and pink pickled ginger, wasabi tobiko and kaiware radish sprouts.

Hy’s Seafood Platter ($37.95) A symphony straight from the sea, featuring the finest in sashimi, oysters, shrimp, Alaskan king crab meat and lobster medallions from the tail.

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1 Hy’s Sashimi ($19.95) comes complete with grated daikon, red and pink pickled ginger, and more. 2 Steak Tataki Salad ($19.95) 3 Escargot a la Hy’s ($14.95) 4 Hy’s Seafood Platter ($37.95) features sashimi, oysters, shrimp, Alaskan king crab meat and lobster medallions from the tail. Leah Friel photos 6 - 1 2 ,

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Anytime’s Simply Sensational Pasta

ife can be complicated, and sometimes it’s a relief to just keep things simple. When it comes to dining out, we don’t always need heavy sauces or a complex recipe to make a satisfying, palate-pleasing meal. The simplest dishes often can be the most delicious. And if you choose not to eat meat, finding a simply great meal may seem difficult — but you can forget the stress and keep things simple at Anytime Cafe.

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A twist on the classic Caprese salad — tomatoes, fresh basil and mozzarella — Anytime Cafe’s Caprese Pasta ($8.50) is flavorful and satisfying. It’s a perfect choice for hungry veggie lovers who enjoy uncomplicated, fresh-tasting dishes that allow the true flavors of each ingredient to come through. Caprese means “in the style of the island of Capri,” and this spaghetti is sunny Italy in a dish. Diced fresh tomatoes, fragrant fresh basil and diced mozzarella top freshly cooked pasta tossed with Anytime Cafe’s homemade tomato sauce.

“It’s very popular with vegetarians,” says manager Cindy Chong-Wong. So when life gets way too crazy and starts to spin out of control, just relax and keep it simple — and delicious — Anytime. 1 The Caprese Pasta ($8.50), with tomatoes, fresh basil and mozzarella, is ideal for veggie lovers. 2 Ken Wong, coowner of Anytime, with the restaurant’s vegetarian-friendly dish. Lawrence Tabudlo photos

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2 Zippy’s is showing it’s still fresh with ideas by incorporating new, ecosmart innovations, starting with its menu. Beginning March 7 through April 3, all 24 Zippy’s Oahu locations will be offering a special Sustainability Starts at Home Value Menu packed with three of the restaurant’s most beloved meals: Zippy’s Zip Min, Portuguese Sausage or Spam Omelette with Rice, and Spaghetti with Garlic Bread. Available daily at Zippy’s dine-in restaurants only, Zippy’s Zip Min ($7.15) is one of the restaurant’s “Sustainability specialties. The heaping bowl of savory for us comes in different forms,” says broth comes loaded with a lip-smacking Zippy’s president Paul Yokota. “(It assortment of saimin noodles, wun tun, means) efficient use of our resources; breaded shrimp, choi sum and fish cake, sustainability of the local economy then topped with dried seaweed and egg through support of local agriculture and to make it that much more ono. Another Hawaiian treat is Zippy’s industry; personal sustainability, which Omelette, which comes made with a is learning to take better care of ourselves so we’re here to support our fami- choice of Spam or Portuguese sausage and two scoops rice. Order it anytime, lies, co-workers and neighborhoods.” The local food institution may be cele- day or night, at Zippy’s dine-in restaubrating its 45th anniversary this year, but rants for $6.05, or pick up a plate to go for $5.05 between 11 p.m. and 10:30 a.m. at

ustainability has become a buzzword for businesses looking to leave a smaller, friendly footprint on the earth, and Zippy’s Restaurants is no exception.

Zippy’s Fast Food Counters. And how can you talk Zippy’s without mentioning its spaghetti? This signature noodle dish is topped with choice of meat sauce or Zippy’s chili and comes with two pieces of garlic bread on the side. Price is $6.05 for dine-in orders, $5.05 at the fast-food counter. “These value offers are ways for Zippy’s Restaurants to encourage our customers to keep supporting local businesses such as ours and in turn help to sustain them in Hawaii,” explains Zippy’s creative specialist Jay Crisologo, adding, “Many of the products used for our menu items come from local business operations, from the saimin noodles and wun tun in our Zip Min, to the island-fresh eggs used for our omelets.” Customers can also feel good about their food purchase knowing that Zippy’s recently switched from Styrofoam plates to a new product that is both recyclable and microwavable. “In addition to packaging materials,” Yokota adds, “our efforts come in a wide variety of forms, from an upcoming installation of photovoltaic panels on our production plant, to replacing the light-

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3 ing in our restaurants with LED fixtures, solar fans, energy-efficient air-conditioning systems and more fuel-efficient delivery vehicles.” Last year the company kicked off these upgrades by retrofitting many of its restaurants with new lighting, air-conditioning units and energy-efficient kitchen equipment. “We are constantly investigating smarter ways to be more energy-efficient through facility design and daily operational practices,” Yokota says. “We learn more with each project that we’ll build on for future work.” Yokota adds that the Zippy’s team would like to pass on this knowledge to its valued customers through its Sustainability Begins at Home Giveaway. With any Zippy’s purchase through April 3, customers will receive an entry blank for the chance to win a solar heating package from RevoluSun valued at $15,000. See stores for full details. “If we do the ‘right’ things in terms of sustainability, we ask

for our guests’ support and participation, and we’ve found that they take pride in a local company doing things for our local communities,” says Yokota, who tries to do his own part by recycling plastics, glass and aluminum containers from home. “While some forms of this sustainability appear new, the philosophy really is based on the principles of our founders, Francis and Charlie Higa, and that is to take the long-term view and make good decisions today that will have positive outcomes

into the future.” Another initiative Zippy’s is implementing to benefit those in the community is its Hearts for HUGS fundraising campaign. From March 7 to 27, Zippy’s will be selling hearts for $1 or $5 to raise funds for the nonprofit group HUGS (Help, Understanding, Group Support), which is dedicated to improving the quality of life for families facing the emotional and financial hardships of caring for a seriously ill child. Customers also can donate to

in-house collection boxes now through April 30. “We’re extremely fortunate to have dedicated and loyal customers who take great interest in the initiatives we’ve undertaken,” Yokota says. “Admittedly, there is much more for us to learn about and to institute. As with most everyone we’re far from perfect, but we’re working hard every day to improve ourselves.”

1: Waiau Zippy's interior 2: Waiau Zippy's exterior 3: Spaghetti with Garlic Bread ($5.05/$6.05) 4: Portuguese Omelette with Rice å($5.05/$6.05) 5: Zip Min ($7.15) 6: Floater Lotchell Geonzon with the famous Zip Min

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Savoring Saimin and more

anaka Saimin is the place to be when the first pangs of hunger for local favorites hit you. And although the saimin is second to none at this North Nimitz Highway establishment, chef Sing Lee brings all this and more to the table. “We use no MSG in our saimin broth,” says Lee, a 45-year veteran in the culinary industry. “It’s one ethnic food that mostly everyone seems to like.” Owners Joan and Paul Watanabe couldn’t agree more, and have been working diligently since the restaurant first opened last October to get the recipe down pat. Yet it’s dishes like Oxtail Soup ($12.95), Baked Miso Butterfish ($11.95) and Steamed Basa Fish ($12.95) that give the restaurant’s famous saimin some steep competition. “We cook the oxtail soup for almost two-and-a-half hours and the meat is very tender,” says Lee, adding the dish is served fresh daily without exception. He wouldn’t reveal a few secret ingredients in the broth, but will share with din-

ers that the soup also is rich with peanuts, shiitake mushrooms, long rice, mustard cabbage and garnished with Chinese parsley. And the proof is in the numbers, as Lee says, because the restaurant sells about 35 to 50 bowls of soup per night. Served at anytime of the day, the Baked Miso Butterfish has been a local favorite since earning a place on the menu. Diners relish that the savory miso sauce is homemade as well, and something you can’t find anywhere else. Finally, it’s the Steamed Basa Fish that has indeed reeled in the appetites of many. Cooked oriental-style, the Basa fish is served with lap cheong, shiitake mushroom, green onion, preserved cabbage and topped with a special shoyu sauce. Paired with rice and choy sum, guests are quite happy with this meal of choice. “Oriental-style steamed Basa is a very delicious white fish,” Lee attests. “This fish is very tender and firm, and a lot of people really like that — the texture is similar to that of a sole filet.”

Tanaka Saimin Where: 888 N. Nimitz Hwy. Unit #103

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Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

1 Steamed Basa Fish ($12.95) 2 Chef Sing Lee, server Kapi Dias (center) and manager Gigi Kim offer up local favorites to patrons daily. 3 Hot miso soup accompanies the Basa Fish and Miso Butterfish. 4 Tanaka Saimin’s famous oxtail soup ($12.95) Leah Friel photos

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loyal customer Kelly Stern, who revealed exactly what it is about Wahoo’s Fish Taco that has her coming back for more. Kelly Stern: “I ordered the Garden Salad ($4.49) with fish (add $1.50) and shrimp (add $2.50), then topped it with salsa. It’s super fresh and the grilled fish is so onolicious. The prices here are really reasonable. I come here every single day for lunch, Monday through Friday, just about, and sometimes I come here after work. When I come here after

work, I like to bring friends. My friends absolutely love the burritos — and we like to enjoy the drinks. The margaritas are really good! “I love the atmosphere here, I like the surf videos that they usually play on the TVs, and I really like the ambiance and the music. The people who work here are absolutely great, they’re always accommodating, always helpful and they even make my salsa spicy. It’s awesome! I like to support local businesses and eat fresh food, so Wahoo’s is really great.”

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Kelly Stern is a loyal customer of Wahoo’s Fish Taco and can’t wait to dig in to the Garden Salad ($4.49) with fish (add $1.50) and shrimp (add $2.50). Leah Friel photo

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order of the day Things are looking way up at Happy Days Chinese Seafood Restaurant, which took home Overall Excellence honors at the Top 100 Chinese Restaurants Awards Show

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open every day of the week from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., she doesn’t take much time off. (Lum and her partner also own Nice Day Chinese Restaurant on Liliha Street, which opened about three years ago.) “Every day I work more than 12 hours,” That’s why Lisa Ng Lum was so delighted to learn that the restaurant she co- she says, laughing. “But I’m happy! I love it.” Originally from Guangzhou, the largest owns, Happy Days Chinese Seafood Restaurant in Kaimuki, has been chosen city in the Guangdong province of China, Lum worked at Sea Fortune on North King as one of the country’s very best. At the recent seventh annual Top 100 Street for 22 years. She was a waitress and Chinese Restaurants Awards Show, held then a manager at the famous Chinatown at the Hyatt Hotel in San Francisco, Happy Days received an award for Overall Excellence. Lum traveled to the Mainland for the exciting event, which was hosted by celebrity chef Martin Yan and radio cooking show hostess Theresa Lin, executive food designer of the film Eat Drink Man Woman. “Happy Days Chinese Seafood Restaurant offers traditional Hong Kong-style Chinese favorites including dim sum, home-style stir-fried dishes and seafood, etc.,” reads the 1 announcement from Chinese Restaurant News, the national publication restaurant. When it closed in 2000, Lum that presented the awards. “Making sure and her former boss from Sea Fortune to integrate traditional recipes with new joined forces to launch a new restaurant. trends, the restaurant offers menu items Happy Days opened in August 2001, in the that are prepared in a healthy manner former location of the New Hong Kong using only the finest and freshest ingredi- Restaurant on Waialae Avenue. “We’ve been open for 10 years,” Lum ents.” says. “9/11 happened right after we When Lum got home to Hawaii, she took just a little time to celebrate the opened. We were lucky, though, because award with a party for the restaurant’s our old customers knew we had come staff, including her brother, sister-in-law here, and they followed us, and then we and her 72-year-old mother, Fong Yuan, got new customers. It’s a good location who makes dim sum for Happy Days. and the people are so nice, like family.” After just a few minutes at Happy Days, Then she got right back to work. As owner of a busy restaurant that is it’s apparent that many of the patrons are regular customers. In this busy dining hall, decorated with fringed crimson Left: Owners Sung Chun and Lisa Ng-Lum lanterns, big chandeliers and grand proudly display the banner Happy Days murals of the Misty Mountains, people received in San Francisco after being selected greet like old friends, kissing babies and as one of the country’s best Chinese eateries.

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each other. That’s what makes Happy Days different from other Chinese restaurants, Lum claims. “When our customers come here, it’s like coming home,” she says. “They’re very comfortable and happy!” Customers can definitely find happiness in Happy Days’ dim sum. Between 8 and 11:30 a.m. each day, take-out dim sum orders are discounted 25 percent. For those who prefer to dine in, the carts make their rounds every day until 3 p.m. “We have about 30 different kinds of dum sum,” says Lum. Most cost $2.68 per plate or basket, including popular selections Siu Mai, Baked Char Siu Bao, Har Gau, Half Moons filled with shrimp and spinach, and creamy Egg Tarts. Plain, Beef and Barbecue Pork Look Fun is available for $2.85, or with Shrimp or Scallops for $3.25. At $3.50 each, the Joong is also a favorite; customers love the sticky rice wrapped in bamboo leaves, and buy it from a tray on a table that also contains almond cookies. “A lot of regulars like our sweet and sour Pig’s Feet Casserole ($9.95), which is pretty unusual,” says Lum. She also recommends the Roast Duck ($11.95 for a half-duck), Minute Chicken with Cake Noodles ($8.95), and Seafood Casserole ($11.95). “And almost every table orders our Honey Walnut Shrimp ($11.95)!” she adds. Happy Days offers set dinners for four people for $63, or six for $84. There’s a full bar, and a private room in the front of the restaurant can hold parties of up to 40 guests.

1 A delicious mix of Hong Kongstyle cuisine at Happy Days. 2 Orange Chicken ($8.95) 3 Spareribs with pepper and salt ($8.95) 4 Gon Lo Mein ($7.95) 5 Spinach Gau with Shrimp ($2.68) 6 Baked Char Siu Buns ($2.68) 7 Waitress Annie Chen serves up fresh dim sum. 8 Scrumptious dim sum, including Siu Mai ($2.68) and Steam Char Siu Bow ($2.68). 9 Crispy Skin Chicken ($10.95, 1/2 chicken)

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Those in search of affordable, fresh sushi need look no further than G Sushi. For the past three years, this tiny Market City Shopping Center eatery has been winning over local foodies big-time with its evolving menu of both traditional and imaginative sushi creations. Among the most popular items is the Ebi Katsu ($2.89). One bite of this nigiri, which is an assemblage of deep-fried shrimp, green onions and rice, and it’s little wonder why it’s always one of the first plates snatched up from the conveyer-belt-style wooden boats. “We also put a special sauce on that makes it really good,” says co-owner Lisa Yuan, who prepares many of the dishes herself in the back kitchen. Another favorite with the G Sushi set is the Ahi Poke Gunkan ($2.39), mounds of perfectly pink ahi poke See page 16–

Wooden boats carry sushi offerings around for customers at G Sushi, located at Market City Shopping Center.

G Sushi co-owner Lisa Yuan presents customers with a myriad of sushi options, including Tamago, Inari, Hiyayakko, Natto Maki and Spicy Tuna Temaki. Nathalie Walker photos 14

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icture yourself in a boat on a river, with edamame trees and coconut mochi skies. Sushi fans don’t have to imagine this magical world where plates of freshly made nigiri, donburi, noodles and makimono come floating to their fingertips down a never-ending line of wooden boats. It exists at G Sushi, located conveniently in Market City Shopping Center in Kapahulu. Formerly Catch of the Day, G Sushi debuted on the local restaurant scene three years ago under the ownership of Billy and Lisa Yuan. Together the husband-wife team manage the quant sushi shop that allows customers to select their own meal from an endless array of food options that literally float around the restaurant on tiny, color-coded plates. “The color means different prices,” explains Lisa. For example, sushi on the green plates, like the popular Spicy Tuna Temaki, cost $2.39, while delectable bites resting on pink plates, like the Dragon Roll, cost $2.89. Now through spring, all items atop a yellow plate cost just 99 cents each, including G Sushi’s popular Mini Spam Musubi, Tamago, Inari, Hiyayakko, Miso Soup, Chi Chi Mochi, Tuna Salad, Massago, Kappa Maki, Natto Maki, California Maki and Charlie’s Special. “We have 20 items on the yellow plates,” Lisa reports. Other everyday deals abounding within G Sushi’s glass doors include Chicken Katsu Don ($3.59), Teri Beef Yakitori ($2.89), Uni ($5.99) and Shrimp Purse ($5.99), as well as a full menu of new items like Seared Ebi, Seared Aji Hotate, Ebi Tempura Roll, Sweet Potato Croquette and Vegetarian Tempura. If customers can’t find anything that floats their boat, simply order off the extensive menu of ready-to-make orders. “We also have three udon sets. They are very popular,” Lisa adds of the Ebi Tempura, Nigiri and Spicy Tuna udon bowls ($6.79 each, available for dine-in orders only). Also available are take-out platters that range from $15.95 for 22 pieces of Futomaki Inari or California Inari, to $38.95 for the 40piece Deluxe Nigiri platter.

pupu picks

By Kyle Galdeira

pura, but wrapped in phyllo dough. It’s very beautiful and tastes really good.” hen celebrity chef Chai As a bonus for Dining Out readers, those Chaowasaree is asked to select a who come in to Chai’s during dinner and dish that represents his award- mention “Pupu Picks” will receive a free winning Pacific Rim cuisine, he immediate- order of the prawns with the purchase of a ly suggests a signature starter. dinner entrée. This special offer from Chai Chaowasaree recommends the Kataifi & himself is good for this week only, so head Macadamia Nut Encrusted Jumbo Black down to Aloha Tower Marketplace and Tiger Prawn ($10) — a pupu that packs take advantage of this rare treat. quite a punch, and comes served with a Chai’s offers up a host of other pupu bouquet of organically grown baby greens, items designed to cater to a wide range of fresh pineapple and a pineapple vinaigrette. The dish graces Chaowasaree’s palates. The Fresh Ahi Katsu ($10) feacookbook, and serves as the image on tures large, seared pieces of the delectable Chai’s Chef de Cusine Mark Lopez’s busi- fish accompanied by a tangy mango tomaness card. Quite literally, it has become to salsa, wasabi and a distinct yellow curry sauce. The Baked Stuffed Quail ($13) the face of the restaurant. “This is one of my original recipes, and provides a departure from the ordinary as it’s won many awards,” Chaowasaree says. the tender fowl comes filled with foi gras, “It’s one of our most popular items. The Portobello mushrooms, sun-dried tomato presentation is almost like a shrimp tem- and fresh herbs.

1 Kataifi & Macadamia Nut Encrusted Jumbo Black Tiger Prawn ($10)

2 Fresh Ahi Katsu ($10) 3 Japanese Eggplant & Zucchini Souffle, served with fresh tomato sauce ($11) 4 Baked Stuffed Quail ($13) Lawrence Tabudlo photos

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French, and in France you do not eat dinner without cheese on the table,” Provenza explains. “So that is part of why I included it.” And that is only the beginning, as the Mezze platter includes four lamb chops, eight garlic shrimp, hummus, papa wedge fries, fava beans, babaganoush, calamari, merguez sausage, kalamata olives and dolmades, which is rice wrapped in fresh grape leaves. “It is a lot of food, but it is really healthy because we only use olive oil and lemon juice in our marinades. We do not use any perservatives,” says chef Daryl Ghan-Pung Oppenheimer. The mezze platter also is served with two soft drinks and a slice of bakalava to top off this Mediterranean dish. “To be honest, I like everything on the plate. I just put this on the menu last week and those who have had it are very complimentary,” says Provenza, who has plans to open new locations in plethora of food together is the feta Mililani and Kona. “It is simple, but it is cheese. The salad, which is decorated very good.” The Mezze Platter is $52, and is with soft feta cheese, crumbles very easily and blends nicely with the fresh served at both the Waialae and new greens and vegetables. Additionally, the Waikiki locations. hard feta combines nicely with the large assortment of pita bread. 1 The Mezze Platter ($52) This touch of cheese may be owner 2 Daniel Provenza, who oversees The Fat Francois Provenza’s subtle French influGreek’s kiosk at Ala Moana Center. ence manifesting itself in the dish. “I am Nathalie Walker photos

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3040 Waialae Ave. Call: 941.3334 Honolulu, HI Hours: 96816 Both locations Call: 734.0404 open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily

The Mezze Platter’s a reason to go Greek By Chris Fleck

aybe customary, maybe coincidental, but like many Greek families, The Fat Greek’s new Mezze Platter is nothing short of boisterous and flavorful. Indeed, the Mezze Platter can be both a warming sight and intimidating at the same time. One of the specialities that brings this

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mixed with crunchy yellow and green onions, all on top of sticky rice wrapped with nori. “The tuna is all fresh,” adds Yuan, smiling with pride. “Sometimes the customer comes inside and thinks it’s frozen because other places do that, but we get our tuna fresh every day from the fish market.” One of the more unique finds only at G Sushi is what is known as the Deluxe Ahi Roll ($2.89). “The customer named this dish,” Lisa says. “It’s a new item, so we just put it on the boats, and one of the customers just said, ‘That’s one deluxe ahi roll!’” With spicy ahi on the inside and a layer of raw ahi and avocado on the outside, this makimono truly lives up to its name. Liven up any meal with slices of pickled ginger, bright-green wasabi or shoyu, which are kept in constant supply at the dine-in counter.

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on’t let the name fool you: At Frog House Restaurant on Kalakaua Avenue, it’s the authentic Korean cuisine (not the frogs) that will you have you hopping for joy! Owner Jeannie Bae took over the Frog House Restaurant last year and, along with her husband, Jio Oh, has been cooking up an exotic array of Korean delicacies that leave patrons more than satisfied. Open daily for lunch and dinner, Frog House offers a plethora of delicious items to choose from. However, Bae highly recommends three dishes that have both locals and tourists coming back for more. The Stone Pot Bi Bim Bap ($10.95), Ginseng Chicken Soup ($16.95) and Steamed Kal-Bi ($22.95) are all hot items at Frog House. “Locals really like the Stone Pot Bi Bim Bap served with choy sum, cabbage, carrots, cucumber, barbecue beef and more. You mix it together with the rice and fresh egg in the stone pot and you have a filling meal,” Bae says, adding

that the vegetables vary from time to time. “On the other hand, Asians really like the Ginseng Chicken Soup,” she says. “Customers like to eat this soup with the change of the seasons, as it’s very healthy and cleansing.” This impressive dish showcases a whole chicken in a hot and flavorful broth of dates, garlic and mochi rice. And the Steamed Kal-Bi is mouthwatering in its own right. This tender, topgrade meat is steamed for two hours and then marinated in the perfect blend of shoyu, garlic, sesame seed oil and sugar. Then it’s topped with red and green bell peppers to accentuate the flavor. All entrees come complete with homemade banchan (Korean side dishes) and steamed rice. And while you’re at it, make it a point to spoil your taste buds with many other yakiniku-type specialties as well. Frog House Restaurant is open from 10 a.m. to midnight Monday through Saturday, and from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sundays.

Frog House Restaurant Where: 1604 Kalakaua Ave. Call: 951.8370

1 Ginseng Chicken Soup ($16.95) 2 Steamed Kal-Bi ($22.95) 3 Co-owner Jio Oh serves up some of the tastiest Korean dishes in town. 4 Stone Pot Bi Bim Bap ($10.95) Leah Friel photos

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Pho My Lien Vietnamese Restaurant The husband-wife team of Tommy Dang and Lien Bui know the secret to creating authentically exquisite pho. However, as owners of Pho My Lien Vietnamese Restaurant, they don’t plan to share their secret anytime soon. How can they, when they’re too busy serving bowl after bowl of noodle-soup dishes to other pho-natics like me?! “We’re open for lunch and dinner, and we serve 70 to 100 bowls of pho a day,” Dang says. “And our prices are reasonable at $6.95 for a regular size 18

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pepper, wedges of lemon and savory casses, ginger, a bit of dried shrimp, sauces. dried squid and more,” Chong says. So what are you waiting for, foodies? The pho noodles are very smooth in Get down to Pho My Lien today! texture, soaking up the tasty broth with each and every slurp-ful that you take. Pho My Lien Add to that alluring pieces of marinated Westridge Shopping Center chicken and you’ll find you and your 98-150 Kaonohi St., Suite B213-B tummy happily rejoicing in pho heaven. 488.4900 From time to time, especially now while trying to get into the best shape, I Pho Kitchen order up the Tofu and Veggie Pho ($7.75). Searching for a perfect blend of nutri- This particular pho is as fresh as it gets, tious, delicious and affordable? It’s all featuring Chinese cabbage, carrots and found right in front of your very nose at tofu cooked in the famous chicken broth Pho Kitchen. Conveniently located at or vegetable broth. Trust me, after a meal Market City Shopping Center, Pho like this, you’ll leave feeling refreshed, Kitchen offers everything pho. And rejuvenated and ready to take on whatevowners Sandy Lin and Alex Chong were er life throws at you. quick to tell me what makes their pho Pho Kitchen stand out above the rest. Take, for Market City Shopping Center example, my personal favorite: Chicken 2919 Kapiolani Blvd. #217 Pho ($7.75). 735.8488 “The chicken broth cooks for six hours and we use a lot of chicken car-

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Ingredients : List A • 10 ounces Alaskan king crab meat • 3 ounces ground pork • 1 tablespoon chopped celery • 1 tablespoon chopped bell pepper, assorted colors • 1 tablespoon chopped green onion • 1 tablespoon fresh corn • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise • 1 whole egg • ground pepper, to taste

List B • 1 cup tempura batter (3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1 whole egg and 1/2 cup of water, combined) • 1 cup bread crumbs • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying crab cakes • 2 cups Big Island baby greens or mesclun greens Preparation: • Combine ingredients from list A, divide to a 3ounce portion and form a

round pancake. • Dip crab cakes into tempura batter and coat with bread crumbs. • In a wok or deep fryer, pre-heat oil at 375 F, then fry crab cakes to golden brown and set aside. • On a plate, lay down salad as a bed then put down crab cake and top with fresh mango, tomato salsa.

Fresh Mango & Tomato Salsa Ingredients: • 1 tablespoon ripe mango, diced about 1/4 inch • 1 tablespoon tomato, diced about 1/4 inch • 1 teaspoon chopped onion • 1 teaspoon chopped Chinese parsley • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice • 1/2 teaspoon balsamic

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March Lunch Specials

8.50

Now taking reservations for Lunch & Dinner Garlic Tonkatsu Teishoku . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.50 Aji Fry Teishoku . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.50 Ahi and Vegetable Tempura Teishoku . . . . . . 8.50 Saba Miso Teishoku. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.50 Teriyaki Chicken Teishoku . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.50 Stuffed Roll Cabbage Teishoku . . . . . . . . . . . 8.50

Salmon Sashimi Teishoku

13.50

Ahi Sashimi Teishoku

14.00

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

Including: Kal Bi, Sirloin, Chicken, Spicy Pork, Sashimi

Bento and Assorted Musubi Available daily

*DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGESWITH THIS AD. EXP. 3/31/11.

FRI, SAT, SUN-DINNER ONLY

930 McCully St. • 951-0511 / 951-0611

Dim Sum

8000 Square Foot Restaurant

NOW SERVING SASHIMI AT LUNCH TOO!!!

• LUNCH $14.95 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM • DINNER $21.95 3 PM -10 PM

PRIVATE PARTIES OF 200 or More Call to Book your Party NOW!

Innovative Dim Sum Items: o Fish Balls in Curry Sauce o Golden Look Fun Roll o Fresh Orange Juice Balls

o Crispy Rice w/ Seafood

MO TU WE TH FR SA

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

Chiu Chow Style

237 KALIHI ST.

(Corner of Kahai and Kalihi)

Thiss coupon n cannott be e combined d with h otherr offers.. Expiress 3/14/11

Ala Moana Center • Mall Level

New Items: o Honey Walnut Shrimp o Stir-Fried Rice Noodle –

Catering Available Everyday!

kahaistreet-kitchen.com

Please order one to two weeks in advance. Delivery & custom orders are available.

(Mountain side, next to Shirokiya)

3553 Waialae Ave. 738-8666

Signature dishes offered as Daily Specials

2746 Kaimuki Ave

Make Someone’s Day Special

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant

1 Aloha Tower Drive, #283 538-9881

Customer Favorites: Saimin & BBQ Stick Beef Teriyaki • Hash Tempura Oxtail Soup

SEKIYA’S RESTAURANT & DELICATESSEN

111 N. King St. 521-8268

Chin’s Harbor View Restaurant

Try Our Marinated Fried Chicken!

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

Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant

CHINESE

Hale Koa Hotel, 2055 Kalia Road 955-0555 Call for eligibility details. 949-4321

Yakiniku Camellia Buffet

692-9880

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

237 Kalihi Street, 845-0320

Koko Cafe

590 Farrington Hwy Kapolei Marketplace

Golden Duck

Kahai Street Kitchen

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

HO HO Chinese Cuisine

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

A Catered Experience

Anytime Cafe

GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE

Duck Yun

• PRIVATE PARTY ROOM • CONVENIENT PARKING

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

Japanese Home Style Restaurant “Hinone Mizunone” Please enjoy the TEL. KAMADAKIGOHAN www.fujio-food.com cooked completely by “Ogama”.

942-4848

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WHERE TO DINE Hee Hing Restaurant

Maple Garden /Yen King

449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

909 Isenberg St. 941-6641

Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant

new

Little Villlage Noodle House

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant

1113 Smith St. 545-3008

Liliha Square 524-1628

Mandalay (The)

Aloha Tower Marketplace 528-0807

FAMILY DINING Angelo Pietro Honolulu 1585 Kapiolani Blvd. #10 941-0555

at McCully

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

Bibas

On at McCully ON ON On 1110 McCully St.

1055 Alakea St. 525-8585

Don Ho’s Island Grill

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

New Liu’s Chop Suey Kam Shopping Center 1620 N. School Street, #120 847-1234 / 841-8668

Ala Moana Shopping Center 1450 Ala Moana Blvd. 4th Floor - Ho’okipa Terrace 947-8818

Seafood Village Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa

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

946-8833

Japanese Restaurant

www.thefatgreek.net

SPRING BREAK SPECIAL

Now 3 Locations to serve you

STEAM BUTTER FISH

Best d Foo e Gr ek wn! o in T

(Limit 1 per customer. Not combinable with other offers. Equal or lesser value.) Exp. 3/31/11.

with Black Bean & Soft Tofu includes: rice, miso soup, tsukemono & tea

OPEN TUE-SUN LUNCH

396-8441

Koko Marina Shopping Center

13.95

(Parking inside Chinese Cultural Plaza)

ON ON at McCully Chinese Restaurant

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

“Cuisine of the Philippines” 801 Dillingham (next to Costco)

Since 1945

94-300 Farrington Hwy, Waipahu (next to Savers)

951-MAXS (6297) www.maxsofmanila.com

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

Take Out & Catering Available

4 Lamb Chops, 8 Garlic Shrimp, Greek Salad, Greek Fries, Hummus, Pita Bread, Baklava.

11AM-2PM, DINNER 5-8:30PM • Closed Monday Lunch & Dinner

100 N. Beretania Street #113

Try our Signature Dish…. The Royal Platter – Serves 2

536-3035

Waialae - 734-0404

3040 Waialae Ave. (Corner of St. Louis & Waialae) Open Daily 11am-10pm

Waikiki - 941-3444 1831 Ala Moana Blvd. (Between Ilikai & Kobe) Open Daily 11am-10pm

FINE

RAMEN

Limited Time Only

BLACK SESAME TAN TAN RAMEN

Minute Chicken Cake Noodle

Homemade black sesame paste. All natural. Tender char siu, half cooked egg & green vegetable. New style in Hawaii, Healthy, less oil & No MSG. (Longterm consumption of black sesame seeds beautifies the scalp and hair as well as the skin.)

Dine-in $7.95

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

Hanaki

HOUSE

FREE GYOZA

677-5388

94-050 Farrington Hwy. • Waipahu, HI 96797

Buy one dinner entree, receive 2nd entree

50% OFF valid Sun, Mon & Tue with ad Expires 3/15/11.

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MANOA MARKETPLACE (Tons of FREE Parking) 988-1551

NO MSG ADDED!

(3 pieces) with purchase of any regular orders 2pm - 6pm

Shabu Shabu

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

Ala Moana Food Court Mall Hours

ton ton ramen

East Honolulu

Aina Haina Shopping Center 373-1303 or 373-4632

Take Out $6.95

Ala Moana - 949-2120

DANNYY COUCH

Saturday,, March h 12

SUNDAY . . . . . . . . . . MONDAY . . . . . . . . . TUESDAY . . . . . . . . . WEDNESDAY . . . . . . THURSDAY . . . . . . . .

FREEE VALETT PARKING G

Melveenn Leed Jerryy Santoss & Hula Robertt Cazimeroo & Hula Brotherss Cazimero Sistaa Robii & Jefff Rasmussen

• www.chefchai.com • Calll 585-0011

WHERE TO DINE IHOP

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

Kenny’s Restaurant

Panya Bistro • Bakery • Bar

1620 N. School St. 841-0931

Wailana Coffee House

Ala Moana Center, Mauka - Mall Level 946-6388

1860 Ala Moana Blvd. 955-1764

Kenny’s Express Hawaiian BBQ 2nd Floor, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center 922-9333

Zippy’s

Call the one nearest you.

Restaurant Epic 1131 Nuuanu Ave. 587-7877

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.

3447 Waialae Ave.

739-0993

FILIPINO Tanaka Saimin

Max’s Of Manila

888 N. Nimitz Hwy #103 524-2020

1010 University Avenue 942-7622

94-300 Farrington Hwy 801 Dillingham Blvd. 951-6297

GROUP PAR TIES WELCOME!

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! ALA MOANA CENTER • MALL LEVEL, MAUKA NEXT TO VICTORIA’S SECRET 946-6388

NOW AVAILABLE

~SUGAR FREE ENTREES~ ~SUGAR FREE DESSERTS~ • Apple, Pumpkin or Custard Pie • Chinese Chicken Salad • Kamaaina Chopped Steak • Red Velvet Cake • Syrup & Jellies • Chicken Sukiyaki ~NO SUGAR ADDED~ • Nitsuke Style Fish • Vanilla Ice Cream (Whole & Filet) • Oatmeal

PANYA HOTLINE

597-8880

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

FREE PIZZA! BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE (Reg. $8.95each)

Build your own 10” pizza with unlimited toppings. *Take out only, w/coupon; not to be combined with any other offer. Expires 3/15/11.

Also available Pasta • Burgers • Salads • Sandwiches OPEN TIL MIDNIGHT! 2919 Kapiolani Blvd., #218

MARKET CITY SHPG CNTR 735-3888

841-0931

Kam Shopping Center Open 6am Daily

Shrimp Scampi

Baked Pork Chop w/Fried Rice

DAILY SPECIALS

SUN: Roast Duck & Ginger Chicken on Rice . . $7.50 MON: Minute Chicken Cake Noodle . . . . . . . . . . $7.50 TUE: Roast Duck Wo Mein. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.50 WED: Chicken Oyster Sauce Noodle . . . . . . . . . $7.00 THU: Duck Noodle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.00 FRI: Chicken Mushroom Noodle. . . . . . . . . . . . $7.25 SAT: Chicken Chow Fun (DRY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.00

IMMENSELY POPULAR TAKE-OUT PLATE LUNCH $ FOR.....

5.70

NOW OPEN at 900 N. Nimitz Hwy 536-5870 536-8570

FREE

2 PIECES OF GAU GEE

TAKE-OUT ONLY

w/any Daily Special purchase exp. 3/12/11

(Kahala location only) exp. 3/12/11 (Not to be used on Daily Specials)

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

Take Out Only

Call For Take Out

www.bangkokchefexpress.com

Valid at both locations

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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1221 S. King St. 597-8088

10:30AM-11PM EVERYDAY 6 - 1 2 ,

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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

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

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

Including buffet. ( up to 20 people )

AIEA SHOPPING CENTER

Get an order of our popular

BYOB - no corkage fee

488-9727

*per table - must present coupon. Expires 3/10/11 Cannot use on complete set menu items.

$ 99

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

1585 Kapiolani Blvd. #110 | 941.0555 | www.angelopietro.com

for just

Four golden chicken tenders served with honey-mustard dipping sauce and four waffle quarters served with butter.

Dine in only. Limited to 1 coupon per table. Not to be combined w/ other offers. Exp. 3/15/11

NOW SERVING BREAKFAST 8AM-11AM

10% OFF the Entire Menu

Fried Chicken Wings

Sopapillas HARRO MEXICANO 1 w/Free $20 purchase AIEA RESTAURANT

(reg. $9.95)

with a minimum order of or more.

$20.00

Maple Garden /Yen King

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

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

Parking along left side of Bldg and right side of bldg all stalls except 1-10

15% OFF

Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)

3-Course Menu

Prime Rib & Shrimp Scampi

Includes Soup or Salad & Ice Cream

Excludes set menus; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, Char Siu & other specials. Not to be combined with any other offer. Expires 3/31/11.

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant Liliha Square by Times Supermarket

524-1628

Celebrating 10 Years!

922-6868

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

15% OFF(Charge) • 25% OFF(Cash)

Open 7 Days from 11am - 10pm

Dim Sum & Reg. Menu Dine In Special!

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

922-6868

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Credit Card Sale Only (With Coupon)

Hong Kong Dim Sum & Regular Menu Items

Call for Reservations & Information 2284 Kalakaua Ave.

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

10% OFF

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

738-8666

Must present coupon Expires 3/31/11

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

• Oriental Chicken Salad • 4 types of Dim Sum (Manapua, Nori Spring Roll, Pork Hash, Half Moon) • General’s Chicken • Beef and Broccoli • Stir-Fried Assorted Vegetable • Seafood Fried Rice • Dessert - Almond Float per person $ (10 people minimum)

10.95

• Chicken Salad with Oriental Dressing • Crispy Bacon Seafood Combo Wrap • Dungeness Crab - Country Style • Honey Glazed Walnut Shrimp • General Tso’s Favorite Chicken • Seasonal Chinese Green Vegetable • House Fried Rice • Dessert: Mango Pudding

24.95

per person (4 people minimum)

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

SeafoodvillageHyatt.com Ask about our Kama‘aina Discount

Hyatt Regency Resort& Spa-Street Level•2424 Kalakaua Ave., #102

WHERE TO DINE Paesano Ristorante

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

JAPANESE G Sushi

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

Manoa Marketplace 2752 Woodlawn Dr. 988-5923

Hanaki Restaurant Manoa Marketplace 2756 Woodlawn Drive 988-1551

Hifumi Japanese Restaurant

Z Pizza

Chinese Cultural Plaza 536-3035

Ward Centre Auahi St. Shops 596-0066

Hinone Mizunone

151 Hekili St., Kailua 230-8400

ALL DIM SUM

Special Menu for10

159

1345 South King St. 942-4848

1.89

Chinese New Year

7AM-2PM

Chinese Chicken Salad • Scallop Soup • Peking Duck with Buns • Oyster Sauce No credit cards accepted for Abalone with Vegetables • Steamed Sea Bass special menu with Ginger Onions • Honey Walnut Shrimp Party Rooms • Chicken Cake Noodle • Steamed Rice for up to 450

FREE JAI 111 N. King St. near Maunakea with purchase of 7am -10pm Special Menu

(Monk’s Food)

521-8268

Kobe Japanese Steak House 1841 Ala Moana Blvd. 941-4444

Restaurant Suntory

Kochi

Royal Hawaiian Shpg Cntr 3rd Flr. 922-5511

Kozo Sushi

Sansei Seafood Restaurant

1936 South King St. 941-2835

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort 2552 Kalakaua Ave, 931-6286

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

Makino Chaya

Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen

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

2746 Kaimuki Avenue 732-1656

March Special

COOKING CLASS

All To Go Orders

Thursday, March 24 6:00 PM

10% OFF Lunch & Dinner

Broccoli Chowder Baked Chicken with Prosciutto Ham & Provolone Cheese

Lunch Daily 11-2pm • Dinner 5-9pm

Profiterole with Vanilla Ice Cream & Mocha Sauce

$65

EXPIRES 3/31/11

803 Kam Hwy • 455-5888

Paprika Beef over Egg Noodles

Inclusive of tax and service charge This cooking demonstration includes wine pairing with each course

(Must present ad. Offer not valid on holidays.)

Catering & Party Rooms Available

Thai Cuisine Pearl City

NOW OPEN! Upscale American Bistro Plate Lunch

Taste our Signature Dish Includes

FREE Char Siu Fried Rice with coupon. Expires 3/10/11

Over 30 popular Chinese Dishes, Lunch or Dinner, only $4.75 + tax Kam Shopping Center | 847-1234 • 841-8668 | M-Sun 10:30am - 8:30pm

ON THE RISE

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

Hawaii Born, Hawaii Bred We Support Local First! 2671A S. King Street 951-KING (5464) Mon-Sat 11am-9pm

Chinese Steamed

Fresh Island Fish with lup cheong, shiitake mushrooms, green onions, carrots & ginger

Parking: turn into driveway between Kokua Market & 4 Kings

For all NEW events June - September Valid Monday - Thursday

• Complimentary One Night Stay (one Room) • Complimentary Parking (for entire party) • Complimentary Fruit Punch (during meal service)

Call 955-9609 or visit www.halekoa.com For complete eligibility, visit www.halekoa.com

Call for additional details and requirements. Mention Promo Code #SARib11 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

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

KOREAN

Sikdorak Korean Restaurant

Frog House Restaurant 1604 Kalakaua Ave. 951-9370

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

Yakiniku Million Sushi Company

Orine Sarang Chae

1111 McCully Street 947-5411

905-A Keeaumoku St. 955-0646

MEDITERRANEAN

Ton Ton Ramen 95-050 Farrington Hwy, Waipahu 677-5388

Sushi Ichiban

The Pyramid Restaurant

Richo

3579 Waialae Ave. 737-8820

3008 Waialae Ave. 734-2222

celebrate

11 decades

524-2020

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

626 Sheridan St. 596-0799

Combo Mixed Plate

$8.50

758 Kapahulu Avenue 737-2900

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moana surfrider, a westin resort & spa

110th birthday celebration

TUESDAY:

Buy One Large Buy One Rustica Z14 Get the pizza Get the 2nd 2nd One for 50% One for $5.00 (Limit 2 per order)

WEDNESDAY: Sm. Pizza Sm. Salad 2 Fountain Drinks

(Limit 2 per order)

No coupon necessary, just come on that day and the offer is good. * Offer cannot be combined with any other coupon or discounts.

Birthday party, 6:11pm – 9:11pm Individual ticket price, $110

47-388 Hui Iwa St.

A portion of the proceeds from the birthday party will beneﬁt the Bishop Museum. For more information or reservations, visit moana-surfrider.com/11, call 923-2861 or email moana110bday@westin.com

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15% OFF

your entire bill

D I N I N G

(20% Savings) Dine-In Only

ZPIZZA ~ THE PURE ONE

Join us for a day of renewal, including tea at The Veranda, sunset dinner at Beachhouse at the Moana and concluding with a birthday party on the Diamond Lawn.

$20.95

Pizzas • Salads • Rusticas • Pastas • Sandwiches

March 11, 2011 11:11am - 11:11pm

westin.com

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www.koolaucenter.com

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WHERE TO DINE MEXICAN El Charro Mexicano Aiea Restaurant

OKAZUYA

SHABU SHABU

The Ocean House Restaurant

940 Auahi St. #140 591-1646

2169 Kalia Rd., Outrigger Reef Hotel 923-2277

Roast Chicken Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Shannon

Filet of Salmon Florentine

1295

1325

DINNERS INCLUDE

â&#x20AC;&#x153;All you can eatâ&#x20AC;? Salad bar, Corn on the Cob, Chocolate Mint Cake and more!

Corned beef hash with two large eggs, hash brown potatoes, toast and coffee.

Hawaiiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice For Quality Dining & Catering! Serving Hawaii for more than 20 years

New Location

Saigon House

Souvaly Thai Cuisine

2743 S. King St. 942-4577

803 Kam Hwy. 455-5888

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885 Queen Street

(Just Ewa of Ward Ave -- formerly Hamada Store)

Mon-Fri 7am - 6pm Sat-Sun 7am-3pm Navy Exchange Pearl Harbor NEX Food Court 2nd Floor

CATERING HOTLINE 783-7901

www.ilovecountrycafehawaii.com Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Great To Be GREEN!

Breakfast Special

St. Pattyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day $ 25 Breakfast Special

98-150 Kaonohi St. 488-4900

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

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41-865 Kalaniaole Hwy (Waimanalo) 259-7374

2919 Kapiolani Blvd. 735-8488

THAI

PACIFIC RIM

2740 East Manoa Rd 988-8118

Pho Kitchen

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thai Styleâ&#x20AC;? Hot Pot 949 Kapahulu Ave. 732-7666

2710 S. King St. 946-2073

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Thursday, March 17th Complete Dinners Served 11AM Til Midnight

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Fukuya Delicatessen & Catering

99-115 Aiea Heights Drive 488-9727

VIETNAMESE

Buy one get one FREE of Equal or Lesser Value Mon-Fri Only â&#x20AC;˘ 7-11am

955-1764 Open 24 Hours 1860 Ala Moana Blvd. Validated Parking

With coupon; one offer per coupon. CASH SALES ONLY. Not valid with any other promotion or discount. Expires 3/31/11

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tableside @ Yakiniku Camellia

Above: Manager Marc Descalso holds up a plate of various meats and vegetables offered at the buffet line. Inset: A plateful of kalbi, bulgogi, barbecue chicken, shrimp, pork belly, daikon, kim chee, bean sprouts and watercress.

ith a bevy of Japanese and Korean dishes sure to satisfy anyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cravings for Asian-style foods, Yakiniku Camellia is a popular choice for both lunch- and dinner-time crowds. Conveniently located at 2494 S. Beretania St., the restaurant features an all-you-can-eat buffet with dozens of delicious items. Yakiniku Camellia is open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Call 944.0449.

Lawrence Tabudlo photos

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