Hawaii Dining Out 13 Nov 2011

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Zippy’s kitchen manager Jonathan Villanueva serves up a picture-perfect Thanksgiving spread worthy enough to feed an entire family.

Zippy’s Restaurants is once again taking the stress out of the holidays by offering its Thanksgiving Meals To Go Packages, complete with a savory Whole Roast Turkey and all the fixings.

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By Alana Folen | Photos by Leah Friel

For the love of squish-squash our way through the snow) and get ready to feast on a plethora of options centered around this one unique holiday delight at the following Ono, You Know establishments.

JJ’s Bistro & French Pastry

ast I recall, it was just Halloween and now we’re already well into November — time is flying by quicker than we know! Now, I don’t know about you, but my taste buds seem to be changing along with the seasons. I find myself craving certain foods that I normally wouldn’t crave any other time of the year, one of them being squash. Quite random, I know, yet squash seems like the perfect ingredient choice as of late — it’s diversity is amazing. Butternut squash, for instance, is a winter squash that can be roasted, toasted and also pureed or mashed into soups, casseroles, pies and more.

Yellow summer squash is just as popular, and highly regarded for its mildly sweet and watery flesh.

So, this week, grab hold of your taste buds (thank goodness we don’t have to

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As soon as I set foot in JJ’s Bistro & French Pastry on Waialae Avenue, I knew that I was in for a treat — literally.

This well-known eatery has been enticing the appetites of many with its sinfully sweet pastries, all thanks to executive chef and owner JJ Luangkhot.

This award-winning chef blends exquisite European flavors with local flair, resulting in impeccable dessert creations. And with more than 45 dessert items on the menu, ranging from the famous Chocolate Pyramid to the Chocolate Banana Confit, Chocolate Lilikoi, Banana Haupia and more, you can’t help but relish in the sweetest of fantasies.

This week, just in time for the holidays, Luangkhot surprised me with a contemporary culinary work of art, perfectly highlighting squash at its finest.

Enter Squash Custard with Chocolate Ganache ($5.25).

“The holidays are a very special time of year, and I wanted to try something unique and different,” Luangkhot says.

“Squash is very similar to pumpkin, so I thought it was a good substitute.”

This monthly special, made especially

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for Ono, You Know, is definitely worth trying, as a squash pie is hard to come by. The squash itself sits at the base of the pie, and it’s intermixed with the creamiest of custard. The dessert is then finished off with a chocolate ganache topping which adds an extra hint of zest to Luangkhot’s onolicious masterpiece.

“There are so many ways to utilize squash in your cooking or baking,” he adds. “Squash soup is very popular, but I thought, why not try something new?

Customers also will be able to find the Squash Custard Pie at Le Cacao Bistro, just down the street.”

Finally, the holidays simply aren’t the same without a cup of eggnog! Luangkhot and I just can’t help but get into the spirit of the season a little early this year!

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Max’s of Manila Last weekend, I had the privilege of attending the FAMES (Filipino American Multi-Ethnic Society) gala at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. The evening was fabulous, as I spent time with wonderful friends and helped honor talented and well-deserving individuals in our community. Needless to say, I left with a severe craving for my favorite Filipino foods!

Undoubtedly, this week was the most opportune time to pay a visit to Max’s of Manila! Also known as Max’s Restaurant, this Philippines-based eatery takes pride in its renowned fried chicken and

Filipino dishes, and with more than 120 branches in the Philippines, and other locations nationwide, this restaurant has it all. I couldn’t wait to treat myself to pancit, adobo, Max’s famous fried chicken and, of course, Max’s house specialty of Pinakbet.

“Pinakbet is the Ilocanos’ contribution to Filipino cuisine, and other items such as Kare-Kare originated from other parts of the Philippines,” says Elizabeth Joven, operations manager of the Dillingham location.

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t’s that festive time of year again when the air is beginning to get a bit cooler and appetites are growing eager with anticipation of Thanksgiving. This year, Zippy’s Restaurants once again joins hungry diners in welcoming the holiday season with its elite Thanksgiving Meals To Go Packages.

Zippy’s has been an essential part of Hawaii’s ohana since 1966 when its originators Charlie Higa and his brother Francis opened the first McCully location, providing the best in local favorites. And as Thanksgiving day fast approaches, Zippy’s dedicated team of employees is working hard to put together a grand holiday meal all its own.

With our mouths watering at the mere mention of moist and flavorful turkey with all the fixings, Dining Out recently joined Zippy’s marketing manager Jeanine Mamiya-Kalahiki at the table where she dished out all you need to know about Zippy’s Thanksgiving Meals To Go Packages — promising to make your Thanksgiving dinner one to remember.

DO: How and when did the idea for Zippy’s Thanksgiving Meals To Go Packages come about?

Mamiya-Kalahiki: We started serving our Thanksgiving Meals To Go Packages in November 1998.

Back then, we had a department at select Zippy’s locations called “Zippy’s to Go.” The concept was to provide convenience to families by offering foods that are prepared and ready to reheat — the convenience of take home meals. It was designed for purchasing meals for small families. Then we wanted to do something for Thanksgiving, and this is when we started the Half Turkey Packages. In 2002, the Whole Turkey Package was added because of customers’ requests.

Zippy’s Thanksgiving Meals To Go Package ($76.95* plus tax)

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Zippy’s kitchen manager Jonathan

Villanueva serves up a picture-perfect Thanksgiving spread worthy enough to feed an entire family.

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Zippy’s Restaurants is once again taking the stress out of the holidays by offering its Thanksgiving Meals To Go Packages, complete with a savory Whole Roast Turkey and all the fixings.

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Notes: To pre-order your Thanksgiving Meals To Go Package, call 973.0880. Phone orders will be taken now through Nov. 23, and can be placed Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Special hours for phone orders are Nov. 19 and 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

DO: Obviously, these packages are a hit! How many meals does Zippy’s sell per year? What can dinersW expect this Thanksgiving? y Mamiya-Kalahiki: Yes, they’re very popular. I 1 would say, we easily sell more than 1,000 Meals To Go Packages per year.

Convenience is key with these packages.

The Whole Turkey Package ($76.95* plus tax), includes a 10 to 12 pound (cooked weight) refrigerated Whole Roast Turkey, 4 pounds Poultry Gravy, 4t pounds Real Mashedw Potatoes, 3 pounds Stuffing, 1 pound Cranberr y/Pineapple Relish and one dozen Sweet Dinner Rolls. Wet also have a Half Turkeyt Package available for

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1 Roast Turkey Plate ($8.85* fast-food counter/$10.20* restaurant) 2 Roast Turkey/Baked Ham Combo $9.45* fast-food counter/$10.85* restaurant) 3 Whole Roast Butterball Turkey 4 Tricia Wright with Napoleon’s Bakery’s famous Custard and Pumpkin Pies. 5 Misoyaki Cod ($11.95* dine-in restaurant only)

smaller families or dining parties ($39.95* plus tax), featuring a 5 to 6 pound (cooked weight) refrigerated Roast Turkey, 2 pounds Poultry Gravy, 2 pounds Real Mashed Potatoes, 1 1/2 pounds Stuffing, 1/2 pound Cranberry/Pineapple Relish and a half-dozen Sweet Dinner Rolls. Also, when you place an order for a Meals To Go Package, you can add a Pumpkin Pie or Custard Pie to your order for $7.25* more (limit two pies per package). Keep in mind that prices are slightly higher at our Kahului location.

DO: Of course, a perfect Thanksgiving meal wouldn’t be complete without dessert. What makes the pies so special?

Mamiya-Kalahiki: When it comes to the pumpkin and custard pies, they are derived from a special Napoleon’s Bakery recipe, made from scratch.

These two pies are our best sellers.

Thanksgiving eve and day.

DO: What is the process involved in ordering these Thanksgiving meals? When can customers pick up their much-anticipated To Go Packages?

Mamiya-Kalahiki: Prepayment is required to place your order, and you can order online by clicking on the Thanksgiving Meals To Go link on our website, zippys.com (online ordering is available for Oahu pick-ups only).

For your convenience, you can pre-order with a credit card (Visa, Mastercard and American Express accepted) by calling 973.0880. Orders will be taken by our Zippy’s Administration Office from now through Nov. 23. Phone orders can be placed Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Also, keep in mind, special hours for phone orders will be on Nov. 19 and Nov. 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Pick-up dates for Zippy’s Meals To Go Packages are Nov. 23 and Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24, at Zippy’s McCully, Vineyard, Koko Marina, Kahala, Waipahu, Waiau, Wahiawa, Kapolei, Mililani, Kaneohe, Kailua and Kahului locations.

DO: What an elaborate Thanksgiving meal! Why would you recommend this to diners?

Mamiya-Kalahiki: Based on my personal experience, these meals are not only simple to prepare, but they’re absolutely delicious! I would definitely recommend these packages to our customers. You DO: Dine-in specials also are available on can’t go wrong with a fully cooked turkey that just Thanksgiving eve and day. What can customers expect? requires reheating, plus all the sides! Reheating Mamiya-Kalahiki: For those who choose to dineinstructions are included with each package. in, we are offering up a Roast Turkey Plate ($8.85* Instead of spending most of your time in the kitchen, fast-food counter/$10.20* restaurant), Baked Ham with a Meals To Go Package, you can have the entire Plate ($7.45* fast-food counter/$8.55* restaurant), meal prepared in one to two hours (depending on Roast Turkey/Baked Ham Combo ($9.45* fast-food the package you choose). counter/$10.85* restaurant) and finally, new this year, we’re also serving Misoyaki Cod ($11.95* dineDO: What has the response to Zippy’s in restaurant only). Since we couldn’t get Thanksgiving Meals To Go Packages been like?

Opakapaka, we had to look at other options. We Mamiya-Kalahiki: The response has been great! came across this cod and it received a favorable We continue serving these packaged meals every response. We really wanted to offer variety to the year because our customers like it! We provide this Thanksgiving menu. These dine-in specials are service to customers so now they don’t have to great homestyle meals and are available Nov. 22-24 spend longs hours slaving away in the kitchen. We from 10:30 a.m., while supplies last at Zippy’s dineprepare the complete Thanksgiving Meal for them. in restaurants and fast-food counters. Prices are slightly higher at Zippy’s Ala Moana, Pearlridge and DO: What sets this meal apart from other restau- Kahului. rants that also offer Thanksgiving meals?

Mamiya-Kalahiki: First of all, we use a Butterball DO: Is there anything else that our readers need Turkey.

The stuffing, mashed potatoes, to know? cranberry/pineapple relish and poultry gravy are all Mamiya-Kalahiki: Yes, as mentioned, you can made from scratch. Our stuffing even consists of add a pumpkin or custard pie to your package for freshly-made bread from Napoleon’s Bakery! Our only $7.25 more! Also, you can order extra sides — packages are reasonably priced, and we save you if you want more gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, time and labor — you can whip up an entire meal etc. you can order and pick up at the fast-food with a whole turkey in no time! counter! We also are offering our Holiday Sushi platters, which should be ordered 48 hours in DO: How many Zippy’s employees does it take to advance. For those who prefer to roast their own get these meals ready to offer to the public? turkey, we can provide all the sides! You can save Mamiya-Kalahiki: It takes hundreds of employees time by picking up your Thanksgiving sides from to make it all work! We start putting everything Zippy’s! together a couple days before Thanksgiving eve and send the packages to our various locations on * Prices vary at different locations

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Lung Fung’s innovative dishes set the eatery apart from others, according to Ma. “A lot of restaurants do really traditional (dishes) but I always try to do something new,� he says. “I always choose to ask the customer what they like; if people like it, we most likely put it on the menu.�

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This theory of operating by customer feedback, coupled with the eatery’s banquet menus, led Ma to create a special, dine-in only “open menu,� in which customers can customize their own party menus.

According to this menu, customers receive one free choice of either a lobster or an order of Walnut Shrimp with the purchase of any four entrees. “With the holiday season coming, we want people to choose their own menus for parties,� Ma says. “While we do have set banquet menus, this menu is more open; customers can choose their orders.�

The “open menu,� as Ma refers to it, is categorized by appetizer, soup,

seafood, casserole, fowl, beef/pork/lamb and vegetable entrĂŠes.

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Seafood entrees range from Jumbo Tiger Prawns with a Special Sauce ($16.95) and Clams with Black Bean Sauce ($13.95) to a Fish Fillet with Salt and Pepper ($14.95) and Clams with Wine Sauce ($14.95). A variety of chicken, beef, pork, lamb and vegetable dishes also are offered, including Minute Chicken ($10.95), Crispy Chicken ($11.95), Salt & Pepper Pork Chop ($11.95), Mongolian Beef ($11.95) and Choy Sum with Garlic Sauce ($10.95).

This “open menu” is comprised of the most popular items from the eatery’s regular menu.

“I see most people order (these dishes) from the regular menu, so the ‘special open menu’ concentrates on the popular items,” Ma says.

“We do a lot (of our dishes) with garlic chili; it’s like our signature ingredient. We have a Pork Chop with Garlic and Chili ($12.95) and a Crispy Garlic Shrimp ($14.95). We make so many items with garlic chili.”

While Lung Fung has always promoted its “open menu,” Ma encourages customers to take advantage of the free lobster or Walnut Shrimp

deal, especially as the holiday season approaches and people plan for Christmas parties. Not only does Lung Fung provide a variety of banquet menus — in addition to the “open menu” — but the eatery’s location is ideal for large parties, as there is ample free parking.

“A lot of people choose from this special menu because of the lobster,” Ma says. “Some people don’t want to touch the shell because it’s too messy; that’s why we keep the option for people to have the Walnut Shrimp instead of the lobster. A lot of places sell lobster for $10.95 with the purchase of another dish, but we do it our own way here. It’s good to have a party here (at Lung Fung); you don’t have to worry about inviting a lot of guests (with all the open space).”

For customers who opt to order from the eatery’s regular menu, Ma recommends that you view the complete selection on Lung Fung’s website. The restaurant has a huge selection of entrées, including many seafood dishes.

“We are a neighborhood business trying to serve the neighborhood better,” Ma states. “We changed from a chop suey restaurant to one that features more seafood and Chinese cooking.”

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Thai Food aew’s Thai Villa offers customers a little slice of Thailand right on Liliha Street. The eatery serves up both classic Thai dishes and innovative creations in a casual, tranquil setting.

Owner and chef Kaew Anuttsara, who is originally from the Thailand countryside, boasts years of experience and training, and her restaurant’s cuisine reflects that.

One of Kaew’s Thai Villa’s most popular dishes, and one of Anuttsara’s personal favorites as well, is the Grilled Salmon Filet, Panang ($12.50). The dish features a succulent piece of grilled salmon, bathed in a panang sauce with coconut milk and full leaves of fresh basil that perfectly complement the slightly spicy flavors.

Another popular dish is the Whole Fish (Pla Sam Rod), which is a whole deep-fried Red Snapper with the house special sweet and sour sauce ($25 to $30, based on size).

The Hot Spicy Fried Rice (Kao Pad Keaw Wan) with chicken ($9) or shrimp ($10) is another tasty option. The rice has a

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he restaurant may have just opened its doors five months ago, but owner and chef Kaew Anuttsara brings years of cooking experience and knowledge to the kitchen. She first became interested in cooking while watching her father prepare meals as a child growing up in northeast Thailand. “I used to see my dad cooking, and I wanted to cook just like my dad,” Anuttsara says. “I loved my dad’s cooking.”

As she got older, she started making meals for her family. She then went on to study culinary arts and has trained with some of the best Thai chefs.

“I love to cook for the people,” Anuttsara says. “I love to see people happy when they eat my food.”

In addition to her passion for cooking, Anuttsara also brings her love of healthy ingredients to her dishes.

“I love fresh vegetables,” Anuttsara explains. “I don't like oil, and I don’t use MSG at all. I want my food to be healthier.” Kaew’s Thai Villa gets much of its produce from local farms. Anuttsara gets many fresh vegetables from friends and family who work on local farms. And, she goes to the farmer’s market daily to gather fresh ingredients.

Anuttsara says that one of the healthiest dishes at the restaurant is the Tom Yum Soup that is served with chicken or vegetables ($8), shrimp ($10) or seafood ($13.50).

Tom Yum Soup features kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, cilantro, ginger, tomato and mushroom.

“I just want people to eat fresh and healthy food,” she says. “These are simple dishes, but dishes that are fresh and taste good.”

Hit the jackpot at The Mandalay tional. The vegetarian roll that arrives in a bamboo steamer is more of a surprise.

The plump dumpling filled with hunks of tofu, bean curd, black mushroom and baby corn is almost bursting from its cabbage leaf wrapping. A bite into that luscious bundle rewards the palate with an explosion of warm broth from the spongy tofu (we’re told it’s made from bean sprouts) and then there’s a crunch and a satisfying chewiness as your teeth hit the corn and the mushroom.

At our request for something vegan for the main course, our host, owner Linda Chan, feels the challenge. She wants to offer us the popular mu shu dish, but there’s no way around the eggs.

She finds a quick solution: Vegetarian Lettuce Wrap ($12.95, not on the menu, must be specially ordered). A plate of six rounds of iceberg lettuce and a dark plum sauce arrive accompanied by a heaping plate of something grainy-looking — it’s just a tan heap, no beautiful flourishes or variety in shape or color.

My companion and I each grab a piece of lettuce, spread on a spoonful of the deep purple sauce, lay on some of the mystery filling and are rewarded with a

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Today, my vegan lunch pal and I opt for the thrill of the gamble.

Driving along Alakea Street, I’m often drawn to the elegant exterior of The Mandalay with its classy peach-toned marble and granite exterior, so we decide to give it a try.

The veggie items on the dim sum menu are Vegetarian Spring Rolls (3 pieces, $3.50) and Vegetable Rolls (2 pieces, $3.50; lunchtime only, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.).

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zesty mouthful of nutty flavors in assorted consistencies, followed by a delicate hint of wokfried smokiness.

“The filling is water chestnuts, chestnuts, bamboo shoots and mushroom,” reveals Chan. “We stir-fry it with garlic and onion.”

The lettuce is a lighter way than the mu shu wrap to hold it all together and the plum offers a delightful tang.

In the end, we had both eaten to our content. With a toast of our tea cups, a few sips of the jasmine brew rounded off a great meal.

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By Alana Folen hen it comes to an establishment like Kenny’s Restaurant, which has been a staple in Kalihi for the past 45 years and counting, it’s rare to come across a special dish that has yet to be sampled by many. Of course, the eatery has made a name for itself with its Kenny’s Celebrated Chinese Chicken Salad ($10.79) and its Thick & Juicy Pork Chops ($16.99), but there are two off the menu items that will have you drooling as well.

“The Baked Chicken with Mushroom Sauce ($14.99) and Shrimp Scampi ($15.99) are two dishes that are not listed on our regular menu, but this week — if you request it — we’ll be offering them as specials,” says chef Ernesto Yeban.

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into a homemade meal of baked been kept under wraps, take your chicken, just like mama used to appetites and savor the moment make. Kenny’s Baked Chicken with while supplies last.

Mushroom Sauce features the most tender chicken breast, topped with a rich and savory sherry wine and mushroom home-style gravy to com- Kenny’s Restaurant plete the dish. Now, if you’re more of Where: a seafood aficionado, you’ll be Kamehameha Shopping Center pleased to partake in a divine order 1620 N. School St., Honolulu of Shrimp Scampi. Imagine morsels of shrimp by the forkful, dripping in Call: a succulent sauce comprised of melt- 841.0931 ed butter, bits of garlic, sweet paprika, a squeeze of lemon and a dash of Hours: Sunday through Thursday from white wine. Who knew a simple meal 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday and could be this extraordinary?

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These off the menu items also are paired with your choice of mashed potatoes, rice or french fries and a 1 Baked Chicken with Mushroom Sauce ($14.99) medley of mixed vegetables.

2 Shrimp Scampi ($15.99) So, now that Dining Out has revealed two of Kenny’s Restaurant’s Leah Friel photos delectable entrees that have usually

eatthis spread the Big Steak Omelette with six pancakes omelette love. ($45) Nathalie Walker photo “Come with your that accompany the dish. If you friends, order it, take the last bite within one hour, look at it, and if the whole spread is on the house. it’s too big, just If can, can. If no can, just share it with everyone,” suggests owner Sarah Espino. The IHOP Hawaii major munch is a Where: 1850 Ala Moana Blvd., great family-style dish for an affordHonolulu (and various other loable group dinner. cations) If you can handle the challenge the Aqua Palms & Spa. Call: 949.4467 before the kanak attack sets in, Nobody has done it before, so your entree won’t be the only you and your gigantic appetite Hours: Sunday-Thursday giveaway. Enjoy complimentary could be the first to win the 6 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday-Saturday wi-fi and free parking at the Ala IHOP Challenge.

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he people have spoken as this year’s Star-Advertiser’s Hawaii’s Best Awards reveals that IHOP Hawaii serves up the Best of the Best Breakfast and Pancakes. With four locations on Oahu and one in Hilo, IHOP Hawaii is exclusively launching the IHOP Challenge ($45), offering the best of both of their award-winning grinds.

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“We’d love to challenge Adam to come in and try it,” Bagood says. “It was mostly for fun, to see how many people would eat it.”

To actually win the challenge, however, individual diners must not only down the entire hearty meal, but also the stack of six Original Buttermilk Pancakes (other types may be substituted)

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Rice Cake with Spicy Sauce ($12) and Fish Jun ($12) Lawrence Tabudlo photos

illion restaurant, a Korean dining institution for 25 years, may not sound like the place for pupus.

Yakiniku, sure, but quick bites of goodness to share with friends? Sure.

After all, what is Yakiniku other than selfprepared pupus?

The appetizers begin as soon as you order.

Each meal comes with a meal-in-itself collection of sides like potato salad, seaweed salad, kim chee raw crab, cuttlefish and bean sprouts. If this isn’t enough pupus for you, the menu runs the gamut from the familiar to the exotic. The crispy Fried Man Doo ($5), Cold Tofu ($5), Kim Chee Pancakes ($15), and the Fish Jun (a pan-fried eggbattered Mahimahi for $12) are easily recognizable as chopstick-friendly starter dishes and quite tasty. But how many places offer Frozen Sliced Raw Beef ($12) and Steamed Sliced Pig Feet ($17)? Don't worry, you don’t need to be Andrew Zimmern to enjoy these traditional and tasty treats.

The Rice Cake with Spicy Sauce ($12) is a big-plate dish just right for sharing.

But be careful, it is spicy.

And I mean SPICY! The mochi-style rice bathing in Go Chu Jang (a traditional chili paste sauce) is tender and bursting with flavor. Did I mention it was HOT?

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Hinone Mizunone Where: 1345 S. King St., Honolulu

Call: 942.4848 Another self-creating pupu option is the Hot Stone Pots, which run from $9 to $13. Million offers nine varieties of this popular rice dish, and I can tell you from experience, these things are good. The combination of meat — you can chose from chicken, short ribs, spicy shrimp or beef — vegetables, egg and rice results in a moist and fun-to-eat dish that is perfect for center table sharing. The best part, of course, is the crispy rice on the bottom of the bowl that adds a nice textural change to the otherwise soft bowl of goodness.

Remember, pupus don’t have to be finger foods from a segregated section of the menu. Appetizers are about fun and sharing no matter their size, presentation or method of delivery.

Hours: Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

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(left to right) Spicy Tuna Roll ($7.25), Salmon Roll ($7.50) and California Roll ($6.25) Nathalie Walker photo

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inone Mizunone has been a growing favorite in Hawaii for nearly four years, and much of the reason is because of its dedication to serving home-style Japanese comfort food.

“Home-style cooking to me is about having good times with friends and family in a comfortable place,” says operations manager Eiki Tamaki.

Some of Hinone Mizunone’s popular comfort foods include Chicken “Ama-kara Age” ($11), which consists of crispy fried chicken seasoned with grated daikon and topped with a sweet ginger sauce. The restaurant also is known for its Sizzling Hamburger Steak which consists of ground beef and pork, touched with a demi-glaze sauce. What should be noted however are the new sushi additions to the menu which include Spicy Tuna Roll ($7.25), Salmon Roll ($7.50) and California Roll ($6.25).

“This is local style sushi. We do specialize in home-style cooking, but we started to do a little sushi here, and local people love sushi,” says Tamaki. “The sushi is really starting to get popular, and people are starting to know that we offer it.”

What helps Hinone Mizunone’s sushi dishes stand out is its trademark rice.

“We’re known for our rice. We cook it in an old-fashioned pot, in the old-fashioned style.

We have a rice warmer, but no rice cooker, so we actually have to time it and let it cook on high heat and then low heat, and let it sit and settle. Hawaii is a rice culture just like Japan, and that is the reason why we started to cook our rice like this,” adds Tamaki, who also points out that as of Nov. 20, Hinone Mizunone will be open daily for both lunch and dinner.

“We’re not like some Japanese restaurants that close in between lunch and dinner, we like to stay open for our guests.”

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Pinakbet ($8.95) is a splendid serving of mixed vegetables of yellow squash, bitter melon, eggplant, ong choy and okra sauteed in shrimp paste with tender pieces of pork and/or shrimp — similar to a stew.

“We sell 20 to 25 servings a day,” Joven says of this dish which basically equates to a Filipino fiesta in your mouth. “It's very healthy and it's made fresh every day!”

Vegetarians also will be happy to know that Pinakbet can be served with only vegetables. And when it’s squash that you’re after, not only does it provide vibrant color to the dish, but its soft and smooth texture is one to behold, especially when accompanied by a piping hot scoop of rice. I’m hooked on Max’s Pinakbet, and a heaping portion of yellow squash is a must.

Max’s of Manila’s Pinakbet ($8.95)

And if your Thanksgiving plans are still up in the air, why not take part in Max’s Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thanksgiving day? And while Pinakbet is unfortunately not on the menu then, you can be thankful for the many other delicious items available, including Roasted Turkey with Stuffing, Max’s Fried Chicken, Sweet & Spicy Fish Fillet, Filipino BBQ pork on skewers and more.

It’s as if I’m in the heart of the Philippines right here at home at Max’s of Manila!

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Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant Jade Dynasty, famed for its Hong Kongstyle Chinese cuisine, is wowing diners with its Steamed Whole Wintermelon Soup. Located in Ala Moana Center’s Hookipa Terrace, this 8,250-square-foot upscale restaurant always takes it to the next level with its sparkling chandeliers and top-notch family-style dishes.

“Our Wintermelon Soup is impressive,” says manager Gary Lam, referring to the 20 pound squash that had been hollowed out and converted into a gigantic soup bowl. “The soup is priced at $88 and can feed 10 to 12 people.”

You’ll have to see it to believe it, and once a drop of soup hits your lips, you’ll already be looking forward to a second helping. The soup base is made out of a clear chicken broth with a hint of Chinese wine, then Jade Dynasty’s mar-

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“Wintermelon is a type of squash, and it’s very tender,” Lam says. “Once we carve all the meat out of the wintermelon, we steam it for three to four hours until it’s ready to go.”

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Wine and dine W ine and dine in perfect harmony at bin1901, Waikiki’s newest wine bar and piano lounge located in the legendary Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa on Kalakaua Avenue.

“It’s a refined yet casual lobby lounge,” explains John Hoffman, Beachhouse at the Moana’s outlet manager and sommelier. “We offer the Beachhouse menu, and we also have a smaller menu of select favorites that executive sous chef Norman Soderberg and I like to pair with wines.”

Their suggestions include the Filet Mignon beef tenderloin ($39 for 6 ounces, $54 for 10 ounces) paired with the Beachhouse Private Label Cabernet Sauvignon ($15 glass, $65 bottle), as well as the 2-pound lobster (market price) steamed and grilled to finish with lime butter and complemented with the Clos Le Vigneau Vouvray from France ($14 glass).

Situated inside the hotel’s main lobby of the Historic Wing beside the Grand Staircase, bin1901 is named after the commonly used Bottle Identification Number system used to locate bottles of wine in large cellars, and the “First Lady of Waikiki’s” (which the Moana Surfrider is often referred to as) inaugural year, 1901. Offering an extensive collection of more than 100 varieties of wine by the glass including rare selections of private reserves and limited releases, bin1901 launches a redefined wine and dine experience.

bin1901 Where: Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa 2365 Kalakaua Ave., Waikiki

Call: 921.4600 Hours: Nightly, 5:30-10:30 p.m.

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“In our collection, we also have our own Private Label Beachhouse cabernet sauvignon and riesling made exclusively for the Moana, some unique vintage champagnes and regional wines including Burgundy and Bordeaux,” adds Hoffman. “And the best part about bin1901 is the setting, being located in the Moana, it’s beautiful.”

In addition to the nightly dining menu from Beachhouse, chef Soderberg prepares an appetizer special for bin1901 available only on Wine Wednesdays. Also, each month a tasting menu featuring select wines will be available in 2-ounce flights providing an opportunity to experience several varieties without having to purchase a full glass

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Complimentary valet parking is available and self-parking is $2 for four hours at the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani.

Whether for dinner or just a “lite bite,” bin1901 is sure to be a sensory feast.

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subtle spice that adds to the dish while allowing the peas, green onion and green curry flavors to shine through.

Anuttsara says that another must-try dish is the Hot Evil Jungle Prince Curry (Kang Peth). This curry comes with vegetable and tofu ($8), beef, chicken or pork ($9), shrimp ($9.50), fish ($10.50) or seafood ($13.50). The ingredients are marinated in red curry sauce, non-sweet coconut milk, mixed vegetables and basil.

And if you’re looking for standby Thai classics, Kaew’s also has Pad Thai ($13.50 with seafood) and Green Curry (Kang Kaiew Wan) ($9 with chicken).

Kaew’s also offers lunch and dinner specials that serve Jasmine rice or brown rice with a variety of dishes, including Mixed Vegetable, Spicy Ginger, Eggplant and Basil. The restaurant also caters all types and sizes of special occasions.

Currently, Anuttsara is in the process of creating a new dish — her own rendition of Evil Jungle Curry with Pumpkin that will be unveiled by Christmas.

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from both land and sea. The contemporary yet comfortable setting hai’s Island Bistro, located provides the perfect atmosphere to within Aloha Tower dine and enjoy the restaurant’s live Marketplace, offers innovative entertainment nightly.

One such evening you cannot Pacific Rim cuisine made with the miss is Raiatea Helm and freshest of local ingrediants drawn Friends’ Sea of Love Concert ($65.95 per person) set for this Raiatea Helm Thursday (Nov. 17). Diners will of y Photo courtes tro be soothed by music from the Bis Chai’s Island “new traditionalist” and twice Grammy-nominated Hawaiian musician, whose long-awaited solo album, Sea of Love, puts a fresh spin on “Hawaiian Club” music of the 1950s and ’60s.

Customers can nibble on appetizers such as Roasted Butternut Squash and Lobster Bisque shooter during a meetand-greet with the stars from 6 to 7 p.m. Then, in anticipation of the main event (show starts at 8 p.m.), a feast of Smoked Duck Breast &

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WHERE TO DINE

Symbol Key Breakfast Lunch

AMERICAN 4 Kings Kitchen 2671 S. King St. 951-5464

Atlantis Seafood & Steak

Dinner

2284 Kalakaua Avenue 922-6868

After Midnight

Eggs n’ Things

Alcohol served

343 Saratoga Road 923-EGGS (3447)

Online Catering

BAKERY

Ige’s Restaurant & 19th Puka

Fendu Boulangerie

98-761 Oihana Place, Aiea 486-3500

2752 Woodlawn Dr. Manoa Marketplace 988-4310

Teddy’s Bigger Burger

La Palme D’or

Waikiki • 926-3444 Kailua • 262-0820 Hawaii Kai • 394-9100 Aiea • 486-2167 University • 949-0050 Maui • 661-9111

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

Larry’s Bakery 4369 Lawehana St. (across Target in Salt Lake) 422-0059

Hooters of Honolulu

Tropics Bar & Grill

Aloha Tower Marketplace 1 Aloha Tower Drive #110 524-4668

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

Napoleon’s Bakery Located inside of Zippy’s

Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa • Street Level • 2424 Kalakaua Ave., Ewa Tower • 971-1818

www.seafoodvillagehawaii.com • Ask About Our Kama‘Aina Special Discount * $3 Self Park Validation

$ 10.95 LUNCH per person (10 people min)

$ 24.95 DINNER per person (4 people min)

• Duck Salad w/ Oriental Dressing • Shrimp & Scallop Wrapped in Bacon • Live Dungeness Crab - Country Style • Honey Glazed Walnut Shrimp • Roasted Peking Duck • SautÊed Seasonal Vegetable • Chef So’s House Fried Rice • DESSERT- Mango Pudding

• Chicken Salad w/ Oriental Dressing • 4 Types of Dim Sum (BBQ Pork Bun, Nori Spring Roll, Pork Hash, Seafood Dumpling) • Beef & Broccoli • Kalua Short Ribs • Stir-Fried Assorted Vegetable • Seafood Fried Noodle • DESSERT- Mango Pudding

SPECIALS NOT VALID ON HOLIDAYS. ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

SPECIALS NOT VALID ON HOLIDAYS. ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

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WHERE TO DINE Panya

CHINESE

CATERERS

Makittii

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

2380 Kuhio Ave. 923-2260

California Wok Ala Moana Shopping Center, Ground Level (between Macy’s & Radio Shack) 947-1332

1132 Cafe 999 Bishop Street • 526-1777 1132 Bishop St. Ste.131 • 521-1837

CAFE Anytime Cafe

BUFFET

Market City Shopping Center 2919 Kapiolani Blvd 735-3888

Camellia Buffet 930 McCully St. 951-0511/0611

Canton Seafood Restaurant 923 Keeaumoku St. 955-3388

A Catered Experience

Koko Cafe Westridge Mall 486-5100

Duck Yun

94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd.

677-7744

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

949-4321

Makino Chaya

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

Roast Turkey Feast - $89.95

Now Taking Reservat at Both Locaions tio Private Roomns!

Available s

8-10 lb. Whole Roasted Turkey Poultry Gravy s Mashed Potatoes Stuffing s Cranberry Relish s Dinner Rolls Pumpkin Pie from Napoleon’s Bakery

4 Course Meals Choice of Soup of the Day or Salads, or Choice of Appetizers Choice of Entrees • Dessert of the Day Don’t forget to Pre-Order your Desserts for your Holiday Parties NOW! Pies starting at $18.95 • 3-8” Cakes for $60. Reg. $90 Save $30 Gift Certificates Available Serving Steak, Seafood, Pizza, Pasta & Pastry Open daily 11a–9p for Lunch, Dinner & Afternoon Tea • 3441 Waialae Ave • 626-5368 | JJ Bistro • 3447 Waialae Ave • 739-0993 • wwwlecacobistro.com

Pick up on Thanksgiving Day Nov. 24th, 8:30am - 2:00pm at the Hawaii Okinawa Center parking lot, 94-587 Ukee St.

Reheating instructions for fixings included.

Call 677-7744 to order!

THANKSGIVING DAY BRUNCH & DINNER BUFFET Thursday, November 24, 2011 Call 948-8356 For Reservations

BRUNCH MENU 9:00am - 2:00pm DINNER MENU 4:00pm - 9:30pm SALAD BAR Roasted Butternut Squash Soup / Asian Chicken Salad / Tofu Watercress Salad / Cranberry Relish Ahi Inamona / Shoyu Ahi Poke / Sesame Tako Poke / Korean Style Mussel Poke Fresh Island Sashimi / Oysters on the 1/2 Shell / Shrimp Cocktail-(Dinner Only)

ACTION STATION Roasted Prime Rib of Beef with Homemade Au Jus and Horseradish sauce Omelet Station-Made to Order and Belgium Waffle Station-(Brunch Only) Sushi Hand-Roll Station featuring Spicy Tuna and California Rolls-(Dinner Only)

HOT ENTREES

2380 Kuhio Ave • Tel: 923-2260 $2/2 hr. only parking Miramar at Waikiki • Parking Validation Dinner time only.

98-150 Kaonohi St. • Tel: 486-5100

SENIOR SPECIAL 30% OFF Lunch 50% OFF Dinner

*Excluding Happy Buffet

Not combinable with other discounts. 65 or older w/Coupon & ID. No online or photo-copied coupons. One coupon per person.

Discounts off regular adult price. Must purchase beverage.

Expires 11/20/11

1 Coupon per group. Must have valid ID. Not Combinable with other discounts. Discounts off regular adult price. No online or photo-copied coupons. Must purchase beverage.

Expires 11/20/11

*Excluding Happy Buffet

KAMA‘AINA SPECIAL! LUNCH & DINNER

20% OFF

*Menu and prices subject to change.

BIRTHDAY SPECIAL FREE BIRTHDAY MEAL FOR ANY AGE With Family and Group

LUNCH & DINNER *Excluding Happy Buffet

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. Must purchase beverage.

Expires 11/20/11

Roast Turkey with Pan Gravy Stuffing / Pit Ham with Guava Glaze Steamed Alaskan Snow Crab Legs / Shrimp and Vegetable tempura Eggs Florentine, Breakfast Meats and Boneless Kalbi –(Brunch Only) Furikaki Sesame Chicken, Seafood Newburg and Steamed Whole Red Snapper “Molokai Style” Braised Shortribs with sautéed mushrooms and caramelized onions / Garlic Mashed Potatoes

DESSERT LINE White Chocolate Pumpkin Bread Pudding / Ice Cream with Hot Fudge & Toppings / Specialty Cakes and Pies from JJ’s Pastries Breakfast: Mon-Fri 6:30am-10:00am Sat & Sun 6:30am-9:30am Lunch Service: Mon-Fri 11:00am-2:00pm Brunch Buffet: Sat & Sun 10:00am-2:00pm Dinner Buffet: Wed-Sun 5:00pm-9:30pm D I N I N G O U T | N OV. 1 3 - 1 9 , 2 0 1 1 | 17

WHERE TO DINE Golden Duck - Kahala 4230 Waialae Ave., Kahala 737-7188

Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant

Maple Garden / Yen King

Ala Moana Shopping Center 1450 Ala Moana Blvd.

4th Floor - Ho’okipa Terrace 947-8818

909 Isenberg St. 941-6641

Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant

new

Seafood Village Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa Street Level, 2424 Kalakaua Ave, #102 971-1818

Kam Shopping Center 1620 N. School Street, #120 847-1234 / 841-8668

1113 Smith St. 545-3008

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant

946-8833

New Liu’s Chop Suey

Little Villlage Noodle House

111 N. King St. 521-8268

On On at McCully

ON ON at McCully 1110 McCully St.

Waimalu Chop Suey Waimalu Shopping Center 98-020 Kam Hwy. 488-1616

Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant

3553 Waialae Ave. 738-8666

5724 Kalanianaole Hwy. 377-5566

Hee Hing Restaurant

Mandalay (The)

449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

1055 Alakea St. 525-8585

FAMILY DINING

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant

Bibas

Liliha Square 524-1628

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

THANKSGIVING DAY

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Thursday, November 24, 2011

DIM SUM BRUNCH BUFFET

DINNER BUFFET

Sitting at 10:30am & 12:30pm

Sitting at 5:00pm & 7:00pm

$20.99 Adults $17.99 Senior 60+ $13.99 Children 3-12

$23.99 Adults $19.99 Senior 60+ $15.99 Children 3-12

Featuring Hong Kong Style Dim Sum, Soups, Salads, Stir Fried Entrees & Desserts

Featuring Turkey w/Chinese Stuffing, Ham, Yams & Cranberry Sauce, Peking Duck w/Bun, Shrimp Cocktail, and much more!

Pumpkin Cheesecake Pumpkin Tarte

Ala Moana Center • Mall Level

(Mountain side, next to Shirokiya) 941- 6161

www.themandalayhawaii.com Mon - Sun 10:30am to 9:00pm

1055 Alakea St. • 525-8585 Excluding all coupons and other discounts. Dine-in only.

Free Parking Mon - Fri after 5pm & All Day Sat & Sun

Poke on the Pier | $17.95 Snow crab, avocado and cucumber roll topped with fresh ahi sashimi, fried local ogo and kukui sauce.

Taste our NEW Piada Meal $20

Dine-in or Carry-out Available MONDAY

10 AM - 3 PM |

TUES

-

SUN

10 AM - 9 PM

WATERFRONT at PIER 38 | N. NIMITZ | 275-0063 Entrance one block Diamond Head from Young Brothers

Join us for LUNCH & DINNER | Plenty of FREE Parking

Thanksgiving Special

Fresco Apple Salad

+

Chicken Parmesan and Roasted Veggie Pesto Piada

WARD CENTRE (Auahi Streetfront) 1200 Ala Moana 596-0066 KAILUA (Next to Boots & Kimo’s) 151 Hekili St. 230-8400

Best d Foo Greek wn! o in T

(Limit 1 per customer.

Not combinable with other offers.

Equal or lesser value.) Exp. 11/30/11.

396-8441

Koko Marina Shopping Center

50¢ from each Vic Pac sold will be donated to the Shane Victorino Foundation.

Prices slightly higher at Kahului. Vic Pac offer valid thru 11/30/11. Other restrictions may apply.

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973-0880

Or Order by Phone M-F 8am-5pm Prices slightly higher at Kahului. Some restrictions may apply. SPECIAL PHONE HOURS: Nov. 19 (Sat.) & Nov. 20 (Sun.) 9am-3pm

WHERE TO DINE BIG CITY DINER

IHOP

Waipio 678-8868 Kailua 263-8880 Kaimuki 738-8855 Pearlridge East 487-8188 Ward Center 591-8891

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

JJ Bistro & French Pastry

Fresh Catch

3447 Waialae Ave.

45-1118 Kam Hwy 235-POKE (7653) 3109 Waialae Ave 735-POKE (7653)

Rainbow Drive Inn

Kit N Kitchen 1010 University Avenue 942-7622

3308 Kanaina Ave. 737-0177

Le Cacao Bistro

1131 Nuuanu Ave. 587-7877

Restaurant Epic 3441 Waialae Ave.

626-5368

Shakey’s Pizza Parlor

739-0993

Kenny’s Restaurant 1620 N. School St. 841-0931

Waipahu Town Center 94-060 Farrington Hwy., #D3 677-1919

Newtown Drive Inn 98-330 Kaahele St. 487-3363

Shiro’s Saimin Haven

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

Kenny’s Express Hawaiian BBQ

Panya Bistro • Bakery • Bar

2nd Floor, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center 922-9333

Ala Moana Center, Mauka - Mall Level 946-6388

GRAND OPENING SPECIAL

Deep Fried Flounder (Whole) with Seasoning Herbs

$8.99

(Reg. $15.99) With purchase of an entrée. Not to be combined with any other offer or special. Limited Time.

OPEN DAILY: 10am — midnight 923 KEEAUMOKU ST.

Best Cantonese Cuisine

955-3388

Dim Sum Set 15% OFF Entire Menu • Dine-in Only (Does not apply to Early Bird Specials)

Grand Opening Special

Thanksgiving Buffet Thursday, November 24 3:30 - 7:00 pm Mesclun of ‘Nalo Greens Fresh Oysters on the Half Shell Assorted Poke Selection of Salads

Waimalu 98-020 Kam Hwy. 488-8824 Waipahu 94-256 Waipahu Depot St. 676-2088 Ewa Beach Shp. Ctr. 91-919 Fort Weaver Rd. 689-0999

Free Appetizer & Dessert with purchase of broth(s) & Shabu ingredients | Must present coupon | Exp: 11/17/11

is Oahu’s Answer to Your Appetite

• 14 broths • 6 meats • 100 different ingredients

BYOB

Call Sandi Sakaguchi to advertise | 342-8802

Salmon with Blue Crab & Chives Chicken Parmesan, Marinara Sauce Roast Turkey, Natural Gravy Oyster & Applewood Bacon Dressing Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes

951-7878 2700 S. King St. (near 7-11 at King St./University) M-Th 4pm-12am | F-Sun 4pm-1am

LUNCH

7.00 SPECIAL $8.00 DINNER SPECIAL $

Carving: Prime Rib of Beef Dessert Favorites

$45.25 adults $18.00 children 3-10 years old

9 CHOICES!

Mon - Fri Only Coupon Required One Coupon Per Party Some Restrictions Apply Exp: 11/20/11

Ocean front dining

Pad Thai

ON THE RISE

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

A Light & Spicy Thai Kick!

1502 Liliha St. | Open daily 11am-3pm, 5-9pm | 535-9928

808-529-4700 • staradvertiser.com

FREE Parking in the back of restaurant after 6pm or Bus Stop near Library

Valet parking available

November 24, 2011 Autumn Harvest Gourmet Buffet (Reservations Recommended) 11:00am – 5:00pm Koko Cafe Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet 4:30pm – 8:00pm Bibas Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner 5:00pm – 10:00pm COMPLIMENTARY UNCLE MOKI’S LAVA FLOW DESSERT WITH THE PURCHASE OF 2 DINNER ENTREES

Must present coupon. Not valid with any other discounts or specials. Exp 11/18/11.

OUTRIGGER REEF HOTEL • 2169 KALIA RD. • 923–2277

For Reservations & Information Visit www.halekoa.com or call 955-9676

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WHERE TO DINE Zippy’s

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

FINE DINING

Call the one nearest you

Restaurant Row 599-3860 Waikiki Beach Walk 440-7910

Greek Marina

Bali Steak & Seafood

Star of Honolulu Cruises & Events

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

1540 South King Street 983-STAR (7827)

GREEK

Sam Choy’s BLC

Koko Marina Shopping Center 7192 Kalanianaole Hwy. 396-8441

580 N. Nimitz Hwy. 545-7979

Wailana Coffee House

The Fat Greek

Chai’s Island Bistro

1860 Ala Moana Blvd.

955-1764

Stage Restaurant

Aloha Tower Market Pl. 585-0011

1250 Kapiolani Blvd.

237-5429

FILIPINO Max’s Of Manila

Top of Waikiki

Hy’s Steak House

94-300 Farrington Hwy 801 Dillingham Blvd.

951-6297

Waikiki Business Plaza 2270 Kalakaua Ave. 923-3877

2440 Kuhio Ave. 922-5555

3040 Waialae Ave. 734-0404 Ala Moana Makai Market 949-2120

Fat Greek Waikiki 1831 Ala Moana Blvd 941-3444

Thanksgiving Festive Food Creations

Early Bird $ Special Only

12.95

Pan-Fried Rib Eye Steak with Peppercorn Sauce OR

Thursday, November 24, 2011 11A.M. till Midnight Complete Dinners Served

Thanksgiving Turkey w/Ham Sauteed Mahi with Lobster Sauce Steak & Shrimp Chicken Alfredo Pasta

922-6868

Call for Reservations & Information 2284 Kalakaua Ave.

The American N.Y. Steak Seafood Continental

1350 $ 1625 $ 1450

Only Available Nov. 24-27, 2011

Both Served with Fried Dumpling Salad, Cream of Pumpkin Soup, Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing, Vegetables and a Chef’s selection of Dessert.

$23.95 per person

$

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

MARKET CITY SHPG CNTR 735-3888

BREAKFAST SPECIAL Eggs Benedict Royal

$

95

9

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

FREE Appetizer (up to $10 in value) Must present coupon. Expires 12/11/11.

2065 S. Beretania St. Honolulu HI 96826 PH: (808)946-7466 | M-Sat: 5pm-12am

$1 OFF Any Bread

Dinner include: All-You-Can-Eat Salad Bar, Corn on the Cob, Pumpkin Pie & more!

Open 7 Days from 11am-10pm

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

Lightly Breaded Turkey Breast sautéed with Mushroom Marsala Demi Glaze Sauce

purchases over $4 Must present coupon • exp. 11/17/11

DAILY BREAD SPECIALS TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

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

“All Natural no added chemicals”

955-1764

Open 24 Hours 1860 Ala Moana Blvd. Validated Parking

988-4310 2752 Woodlawn Dr. • Manoa Marketplace

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

Hanaki Shabu Shabu

KOREAN CUISINE • LUNCH $15.95 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM • DINNER $23.95 2:30 PM -10 PM

SHRIMP TEMPURA WITH YOUR ORDER Not to be combined with any other Special or Promotion offer.

PLEASE BRING THIS AD. Expires 11/30/11

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MANOA MARKETPLACE (Tons of FREE Parking) 988-1551 2 0 | D I N I N G O U T | N OV. 1 3 - 1 9 , 2 0 1 1

930 McCully St. • 951-0511/951-0611

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WHERE TO DINE ITALIAN Bella Mia Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria 1137 11th Ave. 737-1937 2222 S. Beretania St. 941-4400

Genki Sushi

Ward Centre Auahi St. Shops 596-0066 Kailua 151 Hekili St. 230-8400

Stadium Market Place 488-9202 Aina Haina 373-4033 Ala Moana 942-9102 Ewa Town Center 683-1003 Kaneohe 247-9595 Kapahulu 735-7700 Kapolei Commons 674-4227 Waikele Center 678-3180 Waiau 485-0227 Ward Center 591-5600 Kukui Grove 808-632-2450 Maui Mall 808-873-7776 Lahaina 808-661-0333 Kona 808-327-6776

JAPANESE

Paesano Restorante Waimalu Plaza (across Safeway) 98-1277 Kaahumanu St. #119 485-8883 Manoa Marketplace 2752 Woodland Dr. 988-5923

Ward Warehouse 1050 Ala Moana Blvd. #1400 591-8855

Romanos Macaroni Grill

G Sushi

Curry King

$

6 DISCOUNT

Ichiriki Aiea 98-150 Kaonohi St. 484-2222 Honolulu 510 Piikoi St. 589-2299

Kobe Japanese Steak House 1841 Ala Moana Blvd.

941-4444

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

Chinese Cultural Plaza 536-3035

RECEIVE A

on a Second Dinner

1345 South King St. 942-4848

Hifumi Japanese Restaurant

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

Ala Moana Center Hookipa Terrace 356-8300

Hinone Mizunone

Z Pizza

High Quality at Affordable Prices!

Best “Japanese Style” Shabu Shabu in Hawaii

OR A

3 DISCOUNT

when Dining Alone Must present coupon (No take outs) Not valid with any other discount offers.

Expires 11/25/11

2850 Paa St. (near Airport and 99 Ranch Market) 833-3728

Take Advantage of our Lunch Specials & Stamp Card Lunch Specials starting from $7.99 Served Daily 10am-3pm 10% off senior (65 or older)

w/coupon. Exp. 11/17/11

M-Sat 11am-2pm Dinner Nightly 5pm-10pm Validated Parking

1221 Kapiolani Blvd. 597-1655

SUSHI BAR SPECIAL

15% OFF

YAKINIKU

WITH COUPON

MILLION Mountain Goat Soup

Spicy Buckwheat Noodle

Try a combo meal with our famous Kalbi!

on tuesdays & thursdays *restrictions may apply.

SHRIMP TEMPURA

LUNCH SPECIAL $8.95 Since 1989

7 days open!

(808) 596-7555

www.choisgarden.com

Not to be combined with other special offers. Beverages excluded.

Expires 11/25/11

1303 Rycroft street • Honolulu • HI 96814

Dear Hearts,

626 SHERIDAN ST. (behind Walmart) 596-0799 SUN-THUR 11AM-MIDNIGHT / FRI-SAT 11AM-2AM

Also Available Curry & Steak Monday-Sunday 10:30am-2:30pm, 5pm–10pm

3579 Waialae Avenue 737-8820

• ALA MOANA BLVD. (Waikiki) • KUHIO AVE (Waikiki) • PEARL CITY • KANEOHE • HILO

Ala Moana (Free Parking) @IHOP_Hawaii Not valid with any other specials, promos, coupons, or discounts Expires November 30

Continuing the tradition...

If you’re alive Give with some enthusiasm Be glad to be alive Be pleasant Be caring.

It’s a wonderful world Give with love Make it a loveable world.

2nd entrée of equal or lesser value.

FREE

Live Maine Lobster with orders of $50 or more!

Dine in only. One offer per party per visit & not valid with any other discount. Must present coupon.

Expires 11/17/11.

✁

$

Dine-in only. Offer good with ad thru 1/31/12.

Saimin Havenly Yours, Shiro “Manuela Boy” Matsuo WAIMALU

WAIPAHU

EWA BEACH SHOP. CTR.

98-020 Kam Hwy.

94-256 Waipahu Depot St.

91-919 Fort Weaver Rd.

“House of Gau Gee”

488-8824

676-2088

689-0999

Waimalu Shopping Center 98-020 Kam Hwy • 488-1616

w w w. s h i ro s s a i m i n . c o m

524-4668 Aloha Tower Drive, Suite 110, Honolulu D I N I N G O U T | N OV. 1 3 - 1 9 , 2 0 1 1 | 2 1

WHERE TO DINE Sumo Ramen Kaneohe 234-6868 Kapolei 693-8808 Market City 737-1868 Kamehameha Shp Cntr 848-8186 Pearl Highlands Cntr 456-8082 99 Ranch Mapunapuna 833-3139

Makino Chaya 98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

Restaurant Suntory Royal Hawaiian Shpg Cntr 3rd Flr. 922-5511

Sushi Company 1111 McCully Street 947-5411

Sushi Ichiban Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen 2746 Kaimuki Avenue 732-1656

Yakiniku Million

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

626 Sheridan St. 596-0799

MEXICAN El Charro Mexicano Aiea Restaurant 99-115 Aiea Heights Drive 488-9727

KOREAN

Wahoo’s Fish Taco

3579 Waialae Ave. 737-8820

Choi’s Garden

940 Auahi St. #140 591-1646

Sushi King

1303 Rycroft St., Honolulu. HI 596-7555

(Next to Kahala Mall) 4614 Kilauea Ave. 732-9229

2700 S. King St. 947-2836

Holiday Catering Catering & Truck Thanksgiving day & Christmas eve Smoked Turkey w/ homemade gravy $60 Smoked Ham $tbd Smoked Pork $45 smoked ribs w/ kimos bbq sauce $28

Exp 11/17/11 Coupon must be present. Not valid during Happy Hour.

THANKSGIVING DAY BUFFET

947-1133

Phone: (808) 779-9770 pick up at sushi king

Kids $12 (Ages 5–12) Adults $20.95 Reservations Recommended

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

5% OFF

Credit Card Sale Only (With Coupon) (With Coupon)

Hong Kong Dim Sum & Regular Menu Items Excludes Set Menus; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, Char Siu & other specials. 5%, 10% and lobster special not to be combined with any other offer/discounts/specials.

Expires 11/30/11. Must present coupon.

Lobster

Open Thanksgiving Day Call In Your Orders Today!

Moiliili . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .951-5696 (KOZO) Kahala Mall . . . . . . . .738-5696 (KOZO) Pearlridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .483-6805 Pearl City by Wal-Mart . .455-6805 WWW.KOZOSUSHIHAWAII.NET

B at the Colony Surf

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$

99

Please come share our nightly sunsets...

with purchase of Full Price Entree Valid 5-10:30pm

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant Liliha Square by Times Supermarket

524-1628

Celebrating 10 Years!

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

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

5% OFF(Charge) •10% OFF(Cash)

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant 3553 Waialae Avenue Excludes Set Menu; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, Char Siu & other specials.

738-8666

2710 South King St. www.fukuyadeli.com

1491 King St. #105 (corner of King & Kaheka) Lots of Parking in Back

me ex Ne nu cit w ch ing an ge s

email: joesmokesmeats@gmail.com

with purchase of Full Price Entree Valid 5-10:30pm

Deli Hours: Wed-Sun 6am-2pm After hours catering available

Lunch 11am - 2pm

*Free parking available at First Hawaiian Bank

Lobster $999

946-2073

Dumplings • Ramen • Fried Rice • More Mon-Sat 11am-3pm, 5pm-11pm Sunday 11am-3pm, 5-10pm Private Party rooms available

Smoked Turkey, Crab Legs, BBQ Spareribs & more

Dinner 5-8:30 pm

w/ homemade horseradish cream, kimo’s bbq sauce & aus jus $110

Cash Sale Only

Perfect for Office Parties or Family Get-Togethers

Purchases of $25 or more

Kids $9.50 (Ages 5–12) Adults $16.95

smoked prime rib

10% OFF

10% OFF

5%, 10% and lobster special are not to be combined with any other offer/discounts/specials. Expires 11/30/11. Must present coupon.

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Michel’s Early DiningClub Two course menu for $45 plus a complimentary glass of wine.

5:30 pm Reservations Only! MONDAY THRU SATURDAY ON RESERVATIONS MENTIONING THIS AD Expires 11/30/11

www.michelshawaii.com • 923-6552 • 2895 Kalakaua Ave. FREE VALET PARKING • LIVE ENTERTAINMENT NIGHTLY

CALL FOR BANQUETS, RECEPTIONS & PARTIES 728-3463

8000 sq. . restaurant •32 . long stage •7 private rooms •Free sound & projec on video system •Free parking • Open 10:30 am - 10:00 pm

TRY OUR NEW ITEMS Ham Har Chicken Wings - $ 6.95 Look Fun w/Beef stew & Tendon - $9.95 Pan-fried Seafood & Chive Bun - $4.50 Fried Fresh Fish Balls - $3.50

WE’RE OPEN Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day New Year’s Day

WHERE TO DINE OKAZUYA

Shabu Shabu House

The Ocean House Restaurant

“Japanese Style” Hot Pot 1221 Kapiolani Blvd. #108 597-1655

2169 Kalia Rd., Outrigger Reef Hotel 923-2277

Fukuya Delicatessen & Catering

TAIWANESE

SEAFOOD

2710 S. King St. 946-2073

Uncle’s Fish Market

1491 S. King St. 947-1133

VIETNAMESE

Bangkok Chef

Hanaki Restaurant

3660 Waialae Ave. 737-1177

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

THAI

SHABU SHABU

3660 on the Rise

Shabu Shabu Bangkok

Jin Din Rou

Waterfront at Pier 38 275-0063

PACIFIC RIM

Kaew’s Thai Villa 1502 Liliha Street 535-9928

1627 Nuuanu Ave. • 585-8839 2955 E. Manoa Rd. • 988-0212 900 N. Nimitz Hwy. • 536-8570

Manoa Marketplace 2756 Woodlawn Drive 988-1551

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

Thursday, November 24, 2011 FEATURING: ROAST TURKEY, FARMER JOHN HAM, SEAFOOD CASSEROLE, SHOYU PORK, PRIME RIB CARVING STATION, SALADS & DESSERTS & MORE! Adults $27 Seniors (60+) $20 Kids (5-11) $14 Call early for Reservations

Saturday Brunch Buffet

Thanksgiving Buffets

9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011

$19.75 adults • $10.75 for kids 5-12 years ARRAY of SALADS:

TURKEY, DIM SUM, LUAU BRUNCH BUFFET Roast turkey, roast pig, dim sum, salads, pokes, appetizers, Hawaiian luau, Chinese entrees, delicious Desserts and much more!

Chinese Chicken Salad, Lomilomi Salmon, Pasta Salad and more

HOT ITEMS:

LIVE Music by Guitarist/Vocalist Jon Basebase (5:30pm-8:30pm)

Sam’s Fried Rice, Portuguese Sausage, Bacon, Corned Beef Hash, French Toast, Waffles, Kalua Pig, Chef’s Special Chicken of the Day and Catch of the Day and more

RESTAURANT

& 19TH PUKA

98-761 Oihana Place, Aiea • 486-3500 • www.igesrestaurant.com

OMELET and DESSERT STATION Make your reservations for our

Thanksgiving Day Buffet

Waialae Only

BYOB

Fresh Broiled Salmon

no corkage fee

with Mediterranean Sauces, Basmati Rice, Pita Bread and Greek Salad. www.thefatgreek.net Waialae - 734-0404

Waikiki - 941-3444

Ala Moana - 949-2120

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

1831 Ala Moana Blvd.

(Between Ilikai & Kobe) Open Daily 11am-10pm

Ala Moana Food Court Mall Hours

Free Validated parking at Waikiki Marina

“An Island Tradition”

$22.95 adults $21.95 seniors $11.50 kids 5 to12 Served from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm TURKEY, PRIME RIB, SEAFOOD DINNER BUFFET Roast turkey, slow roast prime rib, crab legs, sashimi, Hawaiian luau, Chinese entrees, international salads, pokes, seafood station, fresh clams, pepper salt shrimp, delicious desserts and more!

Brunch - 8:30am to 2:00pm & Dinner - 4pm to 8:30pm

$27.95 adults $26.95 seniors $13.95 kids 5 to12 Served from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Show your appreciation to family, friends, clients by purchasing them a Sam Choy’s BLC gift card.

TURKEY TO GO PACKAGE 10lb - 12 lb carved or whole turkey, whole cranberry sauce, lup cheong chestnut stuffing, giblet gravy, gon lau chow mein noodles, yang chow fried rice, garlic broccoli & baby corn, crisp kau chee appetizer, fresh baked pumpkin pie

FREE $20 Gift Certificate

for every $100 in Gift Certificate purchased thru Dec 22nd.

Gift Certificates are valid from Jan 1 - Mar 31, 2012.

580 Nimitz Hwy. 545-7979 Like us on Facebook for Special Deals & Offers www.samchoyhawaii.com

SENIOR SPECIAL NOVEMBER SPECIAL 9oz Seabass Filet Shrimp Tempura, 62 YRS and Older

Vegetable Tempura and Butterfish

$

9.95

Includes: Rice, Miso Soup, Tsukemono or Green Salad, Tofu Gyoza and Tea OPEN TUE-SUN LUNCH

steamed with ginger, green onion, shitake mushroom and soy sauce or WAFU style, sake, garlic, soy sauce, and ground onion

$

9.95

Includes: Rice, Miso Soup, Tea, Tsukemono

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

100 N. Beretania Street #113 (Parking inside Chinese Cultural Plaza)

536-3035

Try Our Marinated Fried Chicken!

“Marinated in a Light Teri Sauce then Deep Fried.

Very Tasty!”

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

SEKIYA’S RESTAURANT & DELICATESSEN

$109* for 8 to 10 people Pick up Wed., Nov. 23 or Thurs., Nov. 24. Limited quantities. Preorder and prepayment required.

Carving not included.

Serving Hawaii for 75 Years!

2746 Kaimuki Ave

Pianist Terry Tom Performs on Thursdays

732-1656

449 KAPAHULU AVE., STE 101

ACROSS KAIMUKI H.S.

735-5544

www.SekiyasRestaurant.com

25% OFF for SENIORS - 55 and older 5-6pm Monday thru Friday

ie Pumpkin P tener

with

Equal Swee

Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

More November items available!

Price slightly higher at Ala Moana and Pearlridge.

PUMPKIN

Max 4 people discount.

Not to be combined with any other offers or promotions.

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

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orderoftheday

Making a Fresh Start at

Curry King STORY BY KELLI SHIROMA

PHOTOS BY LAWRENCE TABUDLO

H

ealthy dishes infused with fresh flavors reign at Curry King, located in the food court at Ward Warehouse. The eatery, which opened Sept. 1, has wasted no time attracting crowds of locals and tourists with its Japanese cuisine dedicated to using natural ingredients.

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“I don’t put MSG in my cooking,” says manager and chef Shane Young.

“The thing about curry is you have to make it fresh. We make ours fresh every day.”

When it comes to Curry King’s uniqueness, Young states he strives to present his customers with classy dishes at lower prices.

“It’s my business to bring classier food down to a lower price so people can taste it,” he explains.

Curry King Ward Warehouse 1050 Ala Moana Blvd., #1400, Honolulu Phone: 591.8855 Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m.

- 9 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

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Although the eatery’s name is “Curry King,” its signature dish is the Paitan Ramen ($6.25). For any of the eatery’s ramen dishes, customers can choose either a miso base or paitan (white soup) base, but the Paitan Ramen 4 remains the most popular. “‘Paitan’ means ‘white soup;’ it’s a porkbased soup that simmers until it turns a natural white,” Young says. “There’s no artificial coloring, and no artificial flavor is added.”

Curry King’s Paitan Ramen contributes to the restaurant’s uniqueness, Young states.

“In the Japanese culture, the soup base is the most important ingredient of the ramen,” he explains. “That (the soup base) makes a ramen unique. In Hawaii, everybody likes shoyu ramen, but this (the Paitan Ramen) is something different and it’s healthy. (Here at Curry King), people can eat healthy.”

Promoting healthy eating is part of Young’s vision for the restaurant, as many of the curry entrées are served with a tossed green salad, pickled vegetables and rice.

“Our business features dishes that are fresh and healthy,” he says. “With the curry plates, I include a salad so people can eat something light. They have a meal, but they also have a salad, so it’s not an oily addition.”

Curry dishes popular among customers include the Chicken Katsu Curry Rice ($7.55) and the Salmon Katsu Curry Rice ($7.55). The Sautéed Garlic Butter Salmon ($7.25) is another one of the eatery’s specialties.

“We bread our katsu dishes right on the spot, right after the customers order it,” Young says. “We bread it right away so it doesn’t get soggy. People taste the difference; it’s crispier if we bread it (immediately).”

While the menu at Curry King includes

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a variety of ramen — Shrimp Tempura Ramen ($7.88) and Mabo Tofu Ramen ($6.88) — as well as Curry Rice dishes, Curry Ramen dishes, specialties like Pork Yakisoba ($6.55) and donburi entrees, Young is always looking for new dishes to add to his menu.

“If I were to go to a restaurant, I would look for new things, so that’s my same vision — I want to put more items on the menu so people have a variety of new and different things (to choose from),” he says.

In addition to expanding its menu, Curry King strives to draw customers with its reasonable prices. Currently, the eatery is featuring a Curry & Ramen Combo Set, in which customers receive a mini ramen, four pieces of gyoza and their choice of a mini curry plate. The choices for the mini curry plate include the Mini Croquette Curry, Mini Shabu Shabu Beef Curry and the Mini Spam Katsu Curry.

“You get ramen, gyoza and curry for only $9.55, so that’s pretty reasonable,” Young says.

For just $5 more — $14.55 plus tax — customers can opt for a regular curry plate, a regular paitan or miso ramen and six pieces of gyoza.

1 Chicken Katsu Curry Rice ($7.55) 2 Manager and chef Shane Young with Sauteed Garlic Butter Salmon ($7.25) and the Chicken Katsu Curry Rice ($7.55) 3 Paitan Ramen ($6.25) 4 Six piece Gyoza ($3.88) 5 Sauteed Garlic Butter Salmon ($7.25)