Hawaii Dining Out 15 Jan 2012

JAN. 15-21, 2012

Executive chef John Neff offers up two customer favorites: Seared Scallops & Foie Gras and Grilled N.Y. Strip Steak.

Top of Waikiki conducts a nightly symphony of new creations, expertly prepared and served while diners feast on a panoramic view of Waikiki.

See page 4 | Leah Friel photo

Kit n Kitchen owns the night | 10 Ring in the Chinese New Year with Hee Hing | 12

ALSO: Garlic ahi heaven can’t wait | 8

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By Alana Folen | Photos by Leah Friel

Pursuing the ultimate BLT

Sandwich

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appy Sunday, Ono readers!

Following up on last week’s column on my New Year’s resolutions, let me just say that I’ve been working out at the gym at least three times a week to the point where my legs and arms feel like Jell-O — yet, I guess you can say that the pain is all worthwhile, right? And as far as healthy eating goes, I’ve increased my vegetable intake by multitudes and stay away from all carbs in the evenings. To be honest, I’m enjoying this new lifestyle, but it’s definitely hard work!

Although, I have the dedication to maintain this health regimen, discipline is a whole other story. We all have guilty pleasures, especially when it comes to food, and

Above: The editor happily enjoys every delicious bite of Sam choy’s Da “BLC” Sandwich.

sometimes we just have to give in!

So, this week, I gave in, in moderation, of course, to my favorite sandwich of all time — the BLT! The standard BLT is comprised of five ingredients: Bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise and bread (hence the name BLT). And to spice it up some, these ingredients can be altered according to personal preference, whether the bread be toasted, or by even adding an extra condiment or two. Yet, one thing’s for sure, this top-notch sandwich is delicious no matter what!

Without further ado, bring your appetite and let’s go ahead and deconstruct a few of the most Ono, You Know BLT sandwiches at some of the best establishments in town!

Sam Choy’s Breakfast, Lunch & Crab When it comes to all-American and local favorites, celebrity chef Sam Choy makes it just the way mama used to, but with his own special twist. Here at his renowned eatery on Nimitz Highway, Choy draws in a crowd of both locals and tourists alike who want nothing more than

a taste of his mouth-watering signature creations, such as Fried Poke, Sam’s Favorite Burger, fried rice and more. Let’s make it clear that Sam Choy’s offers much more than merely breakfast, lunch and crab — there’s surely something on the menu for everyone to savor, no matter how picky an eater you may be.

On my most recent visit to this happening eatery, complete with a brewery and an open kitchen where you can see your meal prepared right before your very eyes, I was craving nothing more than Da “BLC” Sandwich ($15.95). Comparable to your traditional BLT sandwich, Da “BLC” Sandwich is just as onolicious, if not more, when you add Sam’s own creative spin to the recipe.

“Da 'BLC' Sandwich originated from Sam’s idea and personal recipe,” says general manager Jeffrey Gaspar. “It’s only available for lunch, but is one of our most frequently requested dishes.”

Wrap your head — and mouth — around this: A toasted double decker sandwich, cut into fourths, on white or whole wheat toast, stacked high with crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato and a savory crab meat salad.

“This is a Sam Choy’s original and has been on the menu since I can remember,” Gaspar recalls.

And believe me, as hungry as I was, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this outof-this-world creation, because whenever

you have bacon and crab in the same sentence, you know it has to be good! The addition of the crab meat salad to your typical BLT sandwich is over the top — in a great way. It just brings so much more to this already irresistible creation.

“The crab meat salad consists of blue crab meat, some mayo and a touch of secret seasonings,” Gaspar says. “The taste speaks for itself.”

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Sam Choy’s Da “BLC” Sandwich ($15.95)

To complete the meal, diners also are served a side of french fries (or green salad upon request) and a tangy dill pickle.

So, the next time you think Sam Choy’s BLC, keep in mind “BLC” stands for so much more than breakfast, lunch and crab!

Sam Choy’s Breakfast, Lunch & Crab 580 N. Nimitz Hwy. 545.7979

Big City Diner Big City Diner goes big on taste with a menu that offers just about everything under the sun. Providing a fun dining experience for the whole family, Big City Diner first opened its doors 13 years ago in Kaimuki under the leadership of president and owner Lane Muraoka. Now, with five locations islandwide, including eateries in Kailua, Ward, Waipio and Pearlridge, as well as Kaimuki, there’s no hassle when you want to upgrade your appetite to BCD status.

Trying my best to be healthy, I was hit with a die-hard craving for some crispy, hearty, delicious bacon — and no, scattered bacon bits atop a pile of salad just wouldn’t cut it this time. I needed to

Big City Diner’s BLT Sandwich ($8.99) Right: BCD chef Dennis Franks

devour strips upon strips of this guilty pleasure. Yet to have peace of mind, I thought why not keep it somewhat healthy and opt for a BLT sandwich instead of a bacon burger. There, now I can satisfy my bacon fix while also consuming some veggies. Perfect.

“Our BLT sandwich ($8.99) is actually not on the menu, but by word of mouth it’s garnered a good reputation, and those who know about it frequently request it,” says chef Dennis Franks of the Pearlridge location.

So, now that the secret is out, believe me, this is some good stuff. And after a couple days of hard-core workouts, I was beyond thrilled to be able to finally bask in the glory of marvelous bacon! Yum! Imagine layer upon layer of eight strips of bacon, four slices of tomato and two pieces of lettuce nestled safely within two pieces of Texas toast, and finished off with a spread of mayo. Sometimes it’s the simplest pleasures in life that are the best.

The sandwich in itself is quite a meal, but, of course, this premier establishment goes all out by also offering a heaping mound of french fries and a pickle — American classics that we’ve all grown to

IHOP’s Double BLT ($12.59)

know and love.

Big City Diner Pearlridge (and various locations) 98-211 Pali Momi St. 487.8188

IHOP Hawaii Before the iPhone and iPad came IHOP aka International House of Pancakes.

Think IHOP and the first thing that probably comes to mind is its famed Original Buttermilk Pancakes, complete with an authentic country flavor, or its signature omelets and other breakfast specialties.

But what if I told you IHOP also has an amazing, and I do mean ahhh-mazing, BLT sandwich. Not what you would typically think to come out of a pancake franchise, right? Well, think again. If you’re a ecstatic for bacon, you’ll simply love IHOP’s Double BLT ($12.59), featuring a great double-decker sandwich with six strips of crispy bacon, fresh lettuce and tomato, and a helping of good, old-fashioned mayonnaise on white or wheat toast.

“I can’t even keep track of how many BLT sandwiches we sell per day, but it’s

quite a lot,” says Andrew Toney, assistant manager of the IHOP Kuhio location.

“There’s just something so appealing about this sandwich — and it’s enough to fill you up.”

Make this meal all your own, as this signature sandwich also comes with a dill pickle spear and your choice of french fries or onion rings. If you’re watching your figure, be sure to ask your server to substitute the fries with a medley of greens or fresh fruit to cut down on the calories.

“Most people think of us as a breakfast chain, but we're much more than that,” Toney adds.

And I couldn’t agree more. IHOP’s BLT is proof that this nationwide establishment has so much more to offer your palate. Go ahead, what are you waiting for? Why not “make it an IHOP day” today? Trust me, you’ll be glad you did!

Open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., daily — you really can have it all at IHOP Hawaii.

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STORY BY ALANA FOLEN

eel as if you’re on top of the world with a dining experience like no other as your taste buds soar to new heights. As Hawaii’s only revolving restaurant, Top of Waikiki has been presenting diners from across the globe with revolutionary cuisine that goes beyond the norm.

Eclectic in nature, the enthralling three-tiered restaurant stands on the top floor of the Waikiki Business Plaza, and since its inception in October 1965, this award-winning establishment continues to present stellar meals with a breathtaking view to match.

Top of Waikiki executive chef John Neff, who took over for former head chef Sean Priester in 2009, proves that decadent cuisine spans cultural boundaries as he infuses a variety of worldly cuisine into his menu.

“I revamped the menu about three months ago,” JAN. 15-21, 2012

says Neff, who has more than 15 years of experience in the food service industry. “I want to give our guests a good variety of cuisine — there’s some hearty Italian dishes that I’ve incorporated into the menu, and I’m also really playing up island fusion,” he adds. “For example, I’ve infused many Asian flavors with French flavors. I just want to cater to all palates.”

Open nightly from 5 to 9:30 p.m., this Waikiki landmark bustles with a full house, seating close to 200 diners on all three levels, where guests can take in a complete picture-perfect, panoramic view of Waikiki as the restaurant makes a full but subtle 360-degree rotation every hour.

“I grew up in the kitchen. Cooking has always been a passion of mine. My mom is a good cook and my grandparents were good cooks,” says Neff, who was raised in Mililani and graduated

from Mililani High School. “Having grown up on Oahu, I know all the local flavors and have been able to incorporate that with the culinary experience I’ve gained on the Mainland. Using fresh, local ingredients is essential in my cooking.”

Neff attended The Art Institute of Seattle, where he received his culinary training, and has an extensive resume at that. He’s associated himself with renowned chefs such as Roy Yamaguchi, Michael Mina, Anthony Amoroso and Chai Chaowasaree, having worked for Roy’s at the Westin, Seattle; Nob Hill; MGM Grand, Las Vegas; Fiamma, MGM Grand Las Vegas; and Chai’s Island Bistro.

“I'm inspired by life experiences, especially eating out and traveling.

My last big food trip was to Napa Valley, which inspired me to create some new dishes. I get bored easily, so it’s fun to change up the menu every now

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and then,” he says.

Neff is a master at transforming simple, everyday ingredients into dishes with five-star ambitions at affordable prices.

“Before it was always about the view here at Top of Waikiki, but now I think I’ve brought the food up to par to where the view’s at. People are coming in here and are being blown away by the cuisine,” he exclaims with a smile. And Neff has much to be proud of: He along with his sous chef Sean Walsh and the rest of his highly skilled culinary team have transformed the menu into a culinary mecca all its own that is definitely worth sampling.

A plethora of new appetizers await patrons, including Seared Scallops & Foie Gras ($19), Anise Braised Pork Belly ($14), Seafood Ceviche with Avocado & Grilled Ewa Sweet Corn ($14), Grilled N.Y. Strip Steak ($19), Camembert En Croute ($15) and more.

PHOTOS BY LEAH FRIEL

“I’ve also added a Garlic Shrimp Caesar Salad ($14) to the menu, which is now our bestselling salad,” Neff says.

“I just want to take all different cuisines and bring them together, and find a way to make it taste good.”

Neff also effortlessly creates beautiful renditions of Cioppino with Linguine, Herb Roasted Chicken, Braised Leg of Lamb Rigatoni and Blue Moon Braised Pork Osso Bucco — all new entrees to grace Top of Waikiki’s ever-evolving menu.

Cioppino with Linguine ($38) hold its own as the best-selling pasta with seared day boat scallops, shrimp, fresh island fish, calamari, New Zealand mussels, and crab in a roasted pepper and tomato seafood broth with garlic crostini.

Diners also rave about Herb Roasted Chicken ($34), a roasted half chicken with creamy polenta, broccolini with Asiago,

Executive chef John Neff offers up two customer favorites: Seared Scallops & Foie Gras and Grilled N.Y. Strip Steak.

Top of Waikiki conducts a nightly symphony of new creations, expertly prepared and served while diners feast on a panoramic view of Waikiki.

See page 4 | Leah Friel photo

Kit n Kitchen owns the night | 10 Ring in the Chinese New Year with Hee Hing | 12

ALSO: Garlic ahi heaven can’t wait | 8

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Waikiki Business Plaza 2270 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu

923.3877

Open daily 5-9:30 p.m. (reservations recommended)

corn bechamel and a caramelized onion jus, and Blue Moon Braised Pork Osso Bucco ($33), consisting of smoked bacon, lentils, apple confit, roasted baby carrots, orange gremolata and pork jus.

According to Neff, the osso bucco pairs perfectly with Kunde Estates 2006 Merlot. With close to 100 varieties of vino on Top of Waikiki’s extensive wine list, wine aficionados appreciate the wine pairings for each entree noted on the menu.

“I’m always experimenting with food and trying to make the restaurant better,” Neff says. “We’re doing some cool stuff here, and I can only hope for our cuisine to get better and better.”

All fear of heights aside, Top of Waikiki keeps surpassing its limits; for the sky is the limit here, and there’s no where to go but up!

Executive chef John Neff

Anise Braised Pork Belly ($14)

Blue Moon Braised Pork Osso Buco ($33)

Grilled NY Strip Steak ($19)

Herb Roasted Chicken ($34)

Top of Waikiki makes a 360-degree rotation every hour.

Seared Scallops & Foie Gras ($19)

Cioppino with Linguine ($38)

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A scrumptious

Chinese New Year feast

Gung Hee Fat Choy!

Celebrate Chinese New Year (which this year takes place Jan. 23) with some delicious traditional Chinese dishes at Lung Fung Restaurant in Niu Valley.

A popular item during New Year is Monk’s Food Jai ($10.95) which is a vegetarian dish made with bean curd, long rice, mushroom, tofu, cabbage, lotus nut, water chestnut, carrot, snow pea, bamboo shoot and topped with sesame seeds.

“People eat this during Chinese New Year for good fortune and good luck,” says manager Eddie Ma. “Our Jai is a recipe from our chef “Mister Hu,” who is from Chung San, China.”

While at Lung Fung, you’ll also want to try some of its signature dishes, such as Crab with Garlic and Chili (seasonal),

Lung Fung Restaurant Where: 5724 Kalanianaole Hwy., Niu Valley

which is deep-fried to a crispy, flavorful taste; and Pot Roast Pork or “Kau Yuk” ($11.95), which has a soft texture that just melts in your mouth.

“Our Kau Yuk is our chef’s specialty. It’s made in the way they make it in his hometown (in Chung San), which is very famous,” explains Ma. “The taste is a little sweet, and there’s not too much gravy. It’s cooked in the traditional Chinese style.”

A special Chinese New Year Menu for 10 people is available for $178 featuring Seafood with Tofu Soup, Lobster with Ginger and Onion, Crispy Whole Chicken, Beef with Young Ginger and Pineapple, Steamed Fish Fillet with Ginger, Salt and Pepper Shrimp, Choy Sum with Meat Sauce, Garlic with Shrimp Fried Rice, and dessert.

Lung Fung Restaurant also offers lunch specials, daily specials and catering for all occasions. There is a private room that can seat 12 people, lots of parking and a full service bar as well. However, customers can bring in their own alcohol with a $1.50 corkage fee per person.

For those who can read Chinese, Lung Fung Restaurant also has a Chinese name, which translates to Chung San Harbor Seafood Restaurant. “Lung is dragon and Fung is phoenix,” explains Ma, who took over the 30-year-old restaurant about nine years ago. “We kept the name Lung Fung, but about six years ago we added the Chinese name Chung San Harbor Seafood Restaurant. We are a traditional Chinese restaurant serving Hong Kong-style food.”

Call: 377.5555 377.5566

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Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. daily

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1 Pot Roast Pork ($11.95) 2 Monk’s Food Jai ($10.95) 3 Crab with Garlic and Chili (seasonal) Nathalie Walker photos

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A taste of the Islands at Chai’s

By Ali Resich

S Chai’s Island Bistro Where: Aloha Tower Marketplace 1 Aloha Tower Drive, Honolulu

Call: 585.0011

Hours: Lunch served Wednesday through Friday., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

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1 Chai’s Island Bistro offers a relaxing dining experience.

2 Kataifi and Macadamia Nut Encrusted Black Tiger Prawn Rainbow Salad and Tangerine Vinaigrette 3 Fresh Ahi Katsu with Tomato Mango Salsa Wasabi Curry Sauce 4 Grilled Fresh Local Fish with Curry Sauce and Wakana Soba Photos courtesy of Chai’s Island Bistro

ituated within Aloha Tower Marketplace, Chai’s Island Bistro fuses Pacific Rim cuisine and live Hawaiian music in a breezy, yet upscale setting.

The relaxing restaurant has an open-air layout with high ceilings as well as indoor and outdoor seating.

“There’s a tropical feeling with rich, teak wood chairs,” says owner and internationally acclaimed chef Chai Chaowasaree.

Since the bistro opened in 1992, customers also have fallen in love with the culinary fusion Chaowasaree creates by artfully combining Eastern and Western flavors. Always turning to local markets, the chef highlights a diverse range of local ingredients and flavors to put an Island spin on conventional fine-dining.

His newest menu, Chef Chai’s Special of the Week 5 Course Dinner ($40 per person), brings together his expertise in Hawaii Regional Cuisine. The meal begins with a Roasted Butternut Squash and Lobster Bisque Shooter.

“It’s a more traditional dish with a twist. We puree the butternut squash to thicken the bisque. There’s no flour or butter; it’s lighter, healthier and gluten-free,” describes Chaowasaree.

The flavor blending continues with some of the eatery’s best-sellers, including Fresh Ahi Katsu with Tomato Mango Salsa Wasabi Curry Sauce, and Kataifi and Macadamia Nut Encrusted Black Tiger Prawn Rainbow Salad and Tangerine Vinaigrette.

Diners may complement their main course option, such as Chef Chai’s Signature Thai Style Oxtail Soup and Steamed Rice, with a glass of Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir. For an additional $15, wine pairings take the experience to the next level.

Entree choices also include Grilled Fresh Local Fish with Curry Sauce and Wakana Soba. This locally sourced dish currently features fresh mahi mahi, as well as Thai red curry sauce reflective of Chaowasaree’s heritage.

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Swim in a sea of flavor

By Alana Folen

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ocated beachfront in the Outrigger Reef Hotel, Ocean House presents patrons from across the world with spectacular cuisine and pristine oceanfront views as they dine on the shores of beautiful Waikiki.

“We want our guests to feel at home here,” says dinner manager Chris Cole. “We have a variety of amazing items on the menu.”

The prime rib, for example, has been a staple here, along with the vast array of seafood dishes. However, there is one item in particular that’s no longer on the regular menu, but gives Ocean House’s signature entrees a run for their money.

“Garlic Ahi Steak used to be on the menu and was one of our best-sellers,” Cole explains. “We took it off the menu to make way for a handful of new dishes, but our regular and loyal customers still request it.”

“This dish is a favorite among our staff,” adds general manager David Nagaishi.

Available for dinner, Garlic Ahi Steak ($31.50) features pan-seared ahi rubbed with fresh garlic, and doused in a succulent sauce comprised of

sake, oyster sauce and garlic butter. Sugar snap peas and shiitake mushrooms also accompany the dish atop a bed of jasmine rice.

“Customers can request this dish, and we’ll gladly prepare it especially for them,” Nagaishi says. “Ocean House is a great place to host birthday parties, bridal/baby showers, and we offer private lunches for up to 100 people.”

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Keo’s Thai Cuisine

The indoor dining area is clean and calm, while the outside area gives eo’s Thai Cuisine in Waikiki guests a more tropical feel. Menus has been serving Hawaii in Japanese and Thai are available since 1977, and continues to upon request. attract locals and tourists. Keo’s marks its 35th year in business this Dean Luethi: “I ordered the September.

Spicy Lemongrass Soup ($4.50) and Owner Keo Sananikone says Soft Shell Crab Stir Fried with Keo’s attracts an older crowd Pepper and Garlic ($19.95). It was because these patrons have fol- good, and there was just enough lowed the restaurant tart. The mushsince its beginning. rooms were good“Sometimes they bring Keo’s Thai Cuisine sized. They also their children and added pineapple, grandchildren,” he says. Where: 2028 Kuhio Ave., which cut the oil Once the sun goes Honolulu from deep-frying down, the restaurant the crab.” gets busy. Keo’s is the Call: 951.9355 Ruth Boden: “I perfect place to go after got the Pad Thai a day adventuring Hours: Open daily, Noodles ($14.95).

5-10 p.m. around the island.

It’s exactly what I Dining Out recently expected it to be, caught up with Dean Luethi, Ruth and it was tasty.”

Boden and Joan Burbick, who are Joan Burbick: “I actually got the visiting from Pullman, Wash., for a Dinner Special Delux Set (34.95). conference. They agree the quality The Lemongrass Soup was great, of food and atmosphere at Keo’s is and the Green Papaya Salad was extraordinary. Burbick’s friend, crunchy and tangy. My favorite was who is a winemaker, recommended the Thai Tapioca dessert. It was the the trio try Keo’s during their trip. right temperature and consistency.”

The ambiance at Keo’s is divine.

By Nicole Kato

Where: Outrigger Reef Hotel 2169 Kalia Road, Honolulu Call: 923.2277 Hours: Breakfast 7-11 a.m., Dinner 5-10 p.m. daily Website: oceanhousewaikiki.com Dinner manager Chris Cole with Garlic Ahi Steak Leah Friel photos

Garlic Ahi Steak ($31.50)

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The upscale Hawaiian plate lunch-style eatery’s name may conjure up visions of our friends in the sea, but there’s much more in store for hungry diners — and it’s not the usual two scoops rice fare.

There’s a sandwich on Hukilau’s lunch menu that stands out for those who choose not to eat fish or meat. Portobello “Katsu” Mushroom Sandwich ($12) features a large panko-crusted portobello mushroom topped with roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomato spread, caramelized onions, Brie, lettuce and tomato. It’s served with fries, and for an extra 50 cents you can substitute a ’Nalo

mixed greens salad. Or for $1 more, you can reel in some crisp sweet potato fries.

“They don’t have to have cheese on it,” notes restaurant manager Emerson Lewis of the Brie. So if cheese isn’t part of your diet, just have them hold it, as there's so much more going on in this sandwich you won't even notice its absence. It’s a concoction that works deliciously with the panko crust complementing the smooth texture of the earthy mushroom, while the sweetness of the sun-dried tomatoes and caramelized onions give it just the right balance — everything goes together swimmingly.

Hukilau's succulent ’shroom sandwich is such a wave of flavors and textures, you just might get hooked on it.

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Call: 523.3460

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Old favorites, new classics at Eggs ‘n Things

fill your breakfast craving anytime, day or night. he crew at Eggs ‘n Taking your favorites to the Things knows how to next level, the restaurant put a new spin on an old spices up classics with new favorite. The cozy Waikiki hot ingredients. As if sweet bread spot specializes in breakfast French Toast wasn’t appetizclassics like pancakes, waffles ing enough, the eatery offers and crepes. It also covers local daily specials of the doughy cravings with Spam & Eggs sensation with playfully deliand loco mocos galore. And cious toppings. General manthe best part is that you can ful- ager Michael Skedeleski recommends Banana Chocolate Chip French Toast Eggs ‘n Things ($12.95), complete with sliced banana, Where: 343 Saratoga Road, Honolulu chocolate chips and whipped cream.

Call: 923.EGGS (3447) In addition to maple, Hours: Daily, 6 a.m.-2 p.m., 5-10 p.m. guava and coconut syrup drizzles transform this breakfast into Waikiki Beach Eggspress Hawaiian toast. While Where: 2464 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu tourists flock to the eatery to try its awardwinning Fresh Ahi Call: 926.EGGS (3447) Steak and Eggs (market price), the local Hours: Daily, 6 a.m.-2 p.m.

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crowds are drawn to such creative takes on familiar faves as Hawaiian Loco Moco ($11.95). A regular loco moco (tender beef patty on rice, covered with homemade brown gravy and topped with two eggs) explodes with flavor as mushrooms, onion and Portuguese sausage — sauteed to perfection — jazz up the already mouth-watering gravy.

The close-knit staff at Eggs ‘n Things make for a creative cooking team, coming up with exciting new recipes all the time. “At night, we do a lot more experimenting. The cooks play around with all different types of loco mocos,” says Skedeleski. When it comes to the Hawaiian Loco Moco, “we tried this one and people loved it. We put it as a special at night and then eventually it became a regular menu item.”

Another improvisational success, Paniolo Moco

($9.95) features a countrystyle white gravy in lieu of the traditional sauce. Like the inner circle of regulars who adore this mix of Island and Southern flavors, you’ll have to request this secret dish as it is only available at night and not on the menu.

If you don’t have time for a sit-down meal, stop by the newly opened Eggs ‘n Things Waikiki Beach Eggspress for quick and delicious takeout versions of all your favorites. The Kalakaua Avenue location hopes to offer dinner service starting March 1.

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Hawaiian Loco Moco ($11.95) and Paniolo Moco ($9.95) Banana Chocolate Chip French Toast ($12.95) Lawrence Tabudlo photos DINING OUT | JAN. 15-21, 2012 |

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Customers will be pleased to know that earlier this week, the dynamic duo behind the European-influenced cuisine introduced a new late-night menu that allows diners the opportunity to enjoy meals through midnight every day of the week. The appropriately titled Owl Menu, which is currently available nightly from 9 p.m. to midnight, offers up many of the traditional menu’s offerings in addition to a collection of brand new dishes.

“We had a lot of customers who would ask ‘how come you close so early?’” says May Yiu of the motivation behind extending the eatery’s hours. “When I told them we (previously) closed at 10 p.m., they would say ‘oh no!’ After too many times, we decided to open later.

Already, a lot of people have been coming in.

The menu is very popular.”

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(fresh-hot Belgian waffles and syrup) and salty (crispy garlic chicken wings along with a creamy ranch dressing) served with a choice of roasted potatoes or rice. While the combination may seem odd at first glance, the dish is flying out of the kitchen window — much like the uber popular video game characters after which the dish is named.

Sticking with breakfast-themed items available on the Owl Menu, Steak and Eggs ($11.95) provides the perfect late-night meal — especially following a University of Hawaii sporting event. The hearty plate features thin slices of grilled USDA choice beef topped with a zesty chimichurri sauce, and is served with fried egg and a choice of roasted potatoes or rice. Eggs Benedict Florentine ($9.50) also is earning rave reviews as customers enjoy the buttered English muffin topped with poached eggs, a bed of spinach and ham topped with a

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hollandaise sauce that, as Yiu explains, incorporates more egg yolk than butter to give the sauce a vibrant yellow color and extra “hold” to encapsulate the stacked dish.

“We focus on items that are light but will still fill you up,” she says when describing the traditional breakfast items.

The culinary whiz spent months researching the new dishes to make sure loyal customers would not be disappointed.

Another popular addition to Kit n Kitchen’s wide array of offerings is Kung Fu Soup Noodle ($8.95), a customizable noodle bowl modeled after similar dishes served in Hong Kong.

Customers start by selecting a soup (Classic Shrimp or Szechuan Spicy) then picking a noodle type (Cantonese thin noodle, rice vermicelli or lo mein).

Diners then choose two toppings from an extensive list that includes Shrimp Wanton, Beef Ball, Shabu Shabu Beef, Grilled Chicken, Fried Eggs and, of course, Spam. Customers also may add additional toppings for $1.95 apiece — a popular option with so many items to choose from.

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“This type of dish has become very popular in Hong Kong; it’s one of the most popular street foods,” explains Yiu, who traveled to the region and worked in her friend’s restaurant for a month as a way to glean ideas for the new menu. “There are so many different items for customers to pick from. It’s a very good dish for the late night; it will wake you up!”

Kit n Kitchen also has enhanced its crepes menu for the late-night crowd, providing even more versions of the French-style pancake made fluffy and thin. Crepes Tiramisu ($7.95) makes its debut on the Owl Menu, and the Italianstyle dessert offers up whipped egg yolks and mascarpone flavored with liquor and cocoa all wrapped up in a large, savory crepe. Add a dollop of ice cream, and enjoy the explosion of flavor that ensues.

“I tried to think of what else I could put inside a crepe,” Yiu says. “I tried the tiramisu and, whoa, it was really good. I really like to play with different tastes and put them together. That’s science!”

Oh, what a sweet science it is.

Kung Fu Soup Noodle ($8.95)

Egg Benedict Florentine ($9.50)

Crepes Tiramisu ($7.95)

Angry Bird Wings with Waffle ($10.95)

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Jai takes center stage at Hee Hing

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ew Year’s is not even close to being over.

Jan. 23 celebrates Chinese New Year, a time of rituals, traditions, family and a celebration of feasting.

With many meat dishes and sweets to go around, from New Year’s cake to jau gok and bakkwa (dried meat), we should all find time for some healthy and symbolic enjoyment with a plate of Jai. According to restaurant director Michael Lee, Jai translates to “enlightened vegetarian dish” or “Buddha’s Delight.”

At Hee Hing Restaurant, its Jai dish

Hee Hing Where: 449 Kapahulu Ave., Honolulu

Call: 735.5544

Hours: Daily, 10:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

Dim sum served from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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is important because of the symbolic meanings that lie in each of the 20 ingredients used. For example, snow peas represent unity, three ear fungus harmonizes longevity for you and your family, and black mushrooms welcome a new spring and symbolize opportunities. Also included is fried tofu, embodying a blessing of the house, as well as black moss, which harnesses good fortune and wealth.

“A lot of vegetarians try our Jai, and although we have a lot of vegetarian items on our menu, we always recommend Jai

because it is the most traditional one we serve,” says Lee. Solely on Chinese New Year, Hee Hing pays tribute to the Cantonese style of Jai by adding oysters to the dish. This addition is said to bring a sense of added wellness to your home. Jai, or monk’s food, is served all day for $9.50.

Would it be Chinese New Year without a little hearty, tasteful raucousness?

Of course not. At 6:30 p.m. Jan. 22 and 23, Hee Hing hosts a lion dance to accompany its New Year’s buffet.

Reservations are highly recommended.

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2 Jai ($9.50) Nathalie Walker photo

Oh, by the way, last week Dining Out told you Shabu Shabu King has 150 shabu shabu ingredients to choose from. Our mistake, the restaurant offers 100 items for your dining pleasure.

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Early Bird Special 4-5pm NEW MENU & SUSHI BAR! Teriyaki Chicken $7.95 Teriyaki Combo (Steak & Chicken) $10.95 Fish of the Day $7.95 North Shore Garlic Shrimp $9.95 Includes Miso Soup, Salad, Rice and Japanese hot tea Not valid with other offers or promotions.

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A village full of amazing pupus Seafood Village Where: Hyatt Regency Waikiki 2424 Kalakaua Ave., Ste. 103, Honolulu

Call: 971.1818

Hours: Open daily Lunch: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Dinner: 5-10 p.m.

1 Bacon Wrapped Shrimp and Scallops ($12.95) 2 Golden Crab Claws with Shrimp ($7) 3 Barbecue Pork Buns ($4.25) 4 Roasted Barbecue Pork ($8.50) 5 Pork Hash Shui Mai ($5.25) 6 Spinach Dumpling ($5.25) 7 Steamed Oysters with Black Bean Sauce ($12.95)

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ohnson Ma, manager at Seafood Village at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki, points a quick finger when asked of his favorite appetizer at the Cantonesestyle restaurant. Bacon Wrapped Shrimp and Scallops ($12.95) is encased in a crispy wonton wrapper, topped with an aioli sauce and is as tasty as it sounds.

Sweet, juicy and large enough for two quality bites, the dish is a nice combination of flavor and texture. Seriously, this stuff is good!

Another top-of-the-line pupu is Lettuce Wrap with Duck ($10.95). Made with fresh, roasted duck (a restaurant specialty), onions, carrots and few secret seasonings, the wrap has a mild spicy flavor that works perfectly with the fresh, crispy iceberg lettuce.

If pork is your pleasure — and when isn’t it? — Roasted Barbecue Pork ($8.50) is a must-try. The marbled pork is tender, slightly sweet, smoky and comes in a heaping helping that adds value to the mix. You don’t need an Anthony Bourdain pork fetish to enjoy the dish, just taste buds.

Still not full? Try Golden Crab Claws with Shrimp ($7). Made with full crab claws, the crispy, battered, yet light pupus are stuffed with shrimp and a few other things Ma refuses to mention. Secrets make for good cooking, and Ma and his talented and attentive staff aren’t about to let the crab out of the bag.

Shui mai can be found on nearly every local buffet line in the state and is a crowd favorite. However, the sad truth is that it’s rarely well-made. Too often used as a

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cheap menu item, the traditional stuffed dumpling is often disappointing. Not at Seafood Village. Pork Hash Shui Mai ($5.25) is fresh, well-seasoned and not the least bit greasy. The addition of shrimp adds to the flavor profile while not overpowering the traditional taste of the dish.

If you haven’t been to Seafood Village yet, lunchtime could be a good opportunity, especially if you like dim sum. And who doesn’t? The restaurant offers 36 types of the steamed dish, meaning there isn’t likely a flavor request it can’t meet.

Don’t let parking worry you. There is plenty of validated parking across the street, and the hotel offers valet parking.

If you go for dinner, reservations are recommended.

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Choon Chun Chicken 1649 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu 447.1492

Whole Chicken ($11.95)

with Christina O’Connor

Nathalie Walker photos

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New dishes on the way at

Choon Chun Chicken

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hoon Chun Chicken makes its customers feel right at home.

The Kalakaua eatery serves up homestyle Korean dishes in a trendy, chic atmosphere.

Manager Theresa Kim says that while Choon Chun Chicken’s dishes are primarily traditional Korean food — a style that she and her sister, chef/owner Sukhui Hong, picked up back home in Korea —

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the cuisine also involves local influences.

As its name suggests, the restaurant is perhaps best known for its chicken dishes.

Kim says that Fried Chicken ($7.95 for half; $14.95 for whole) and Whole Chicken ($11.95) are two dishes that keep customers coming back. Another popular chicken dish is Fire Chicken with Cheese ($19.95), which features chicken cutlets bathed in a spicy and sweet sauce. Or, for

Choon Chun's manager Theresa Kim with Whole Chicken.

THESIDE

Open 10 a.m.–2 a.m.

Monday–Saturday, 4 p.m.–2 a.m., Sundays

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rowing up in Korea, sisters Theresa Kim and Sukhui Hong spent a lot of time in the kitchen. Their parents were successful restauranteurs who owned a traditional Korean eatery, and the girls grew up working and cooking to help out.

These days, Kim and Hong — the manager and owner/chef, respectively — bring their lifelong know-how of the restaurant business to Choon Chun Chicken.

When the pair opened the first Choon Chun Chicken location ten years ago, they started off modestly — their first restaurant had just a few tables and offered a relatively small menu.

Today, Choon Chun Chicken has two locations and boasts more than 50 dishes.

Some of those dishes, Kim says, are transplants from their parents' restaurant.

“The Kalbi is something my dad used to make,” says Kim. “And one of his most famous dishes was the mung bean pancake, which we are going to have next month.”

Kim and Hong also have brought their own fusion flair to Choon Chun Chicken. To cater to the local palate, Kim says that they have added more sweet flavors to their spicy sauces.

“A lot of our customers would come and ask for sweeter foods, so we have made a lot of our dishes sweeter than before,” Kim says.

Plus, Choon Chun Chicken’s signature spicy/sweet sauce is Hong’s original creation.

“The popular sauce that we have is (Hong’s) own special sauce,” Kim says. “Nobody else even knows how to do it.”

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a tasty mix of chicken and vegetables, try Chicken Stir Fry ($8.95).

Other customer favorites include Kalbi ($9.95 for lunch, $11.95 for dinner), Soft Tofu Soup ($8.95), Stir-Fried Kimchee with Tofu ($14.95 for large) and Spicy Noodle ($8.95).

With large booths tucked away in alcoves throughout the restaurant, Choon Chun Chicken can offer large parties in an intimate, lively atmosphere. Kim says that large groups frequent the restaurant, especially for Happy Hour, which takes place daily from 4 to 8 p.m.

“We often have groups of eight or more people come in

for the Happy Hour menus in the evening,” says Kim. “They come in for beer and pupus.”

Discounted menu items for Happy Hour include Fish Cake Soup, Seafood Jun, Whole Chicken and Fried Udon. Prices range from $5.99 to $7.99.

Right now, the chefs at Choon Chun Chicken are busy cooking up new menu items.

“We will have more pupu items, including ahi poke, a sausage dish and mung bean pancake,” Kim explains.

According to Kim, Chef Hong is relentless when it comes to creating new menu items — she ensures that each new dish is perfect by conducting taste tests with her workers. Kim says that

Hong will continuously tweak a dish until all the tasters enjoy it. There is no set date, but the new dishes will be unveiled sometime in February.

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WHERE TO DINE

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Breakfast

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

Lunch

Atlantis Seafood & Steak

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

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

After Midnight 343 Saratoga Road 923-EGGS (3447)

BAKERY

Online

Waikiki Beach Eggspress

Fendu Boulangerie

Catering

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

2752 Woodlawn Dr. Manoa Marketplace 988-4310

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2065 S. Beretania St. Honolulu HI 96826

PH: (808)946-7466 | M-Sat: 5pm-12am

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

Napoleon’s Bakery Located inside of Zippy’s

Eggs n’ Things

Alcohol served

Larry’s Bakery

Tropics Bar & Grill

2284 Kalakaua Avenue 922-6868

Dinner

Teddy’s Bigger Burger

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

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988-4310

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

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• Orange Chicken • Steamed Fish Fillet • New Year’s Jai • New Year’s Dessert

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No substitutions. Limited time offer. Cannot combined with any other offers.

Management reserved the right to change any menu item without notice

beachhousewaikiki.com • 921-4600 • Complimentary valet parking.

WHERE TO DINE CHINESE

Kissaten

BUFFET

88 Piikoi St. 593-1200

Camellia Buffet

Canton Seafood Restaurant

930 McCully St. 951-0511/0611

Koko Cafe

Westridge Mall 486-5100

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

949-4321

Makittii 2380 Kuhio Ave. 923-2260

CAFE

Aina Haina Chop Suey

Kids $12 (Ages 5–12) Adults $20.95

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Lunch items featured MONDAY - FRIDAY

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94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd.

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VALENTINE’S DAY

3553 Waialae Ave. 738-8666

Golden Duck

A Catered Experience

Market City Shopping Center 2919 Kapiolani Blvd 735-3888

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant

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

CATERERS Anytime Cafe

Beggar Chicken, Crab Legs, And more Dinner 5-8:30 pm

111 N. King St. 521-8268

923 Keeaumoku St. 955-3388

Makino Chaya

Year of the Dragon

Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant

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featuring Prime Rib, Crab Legs, Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura, Omelet Station and much more.

A new twist on an old favorite 6:30am-10:00am 6:30am-9:30am 11:00am-2:00pm 10:00am-2:00pm 5:00pm-9:30pm

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WHERE TO DINE Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant

Mandalay (The)

ON ON

1055 Alakea St. 525-8585

Ala Moana Shopping Center 1450 Ala Moana Blvd.

4th Floor - Ho’okipa Terrace 947-8818

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

Seafood Village Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa

909 Isenberg St. 941-6641

1113 Smith St. 545-3008

1110 McCully St.

at McCully 946-8833

Maple Garden / Yen King Little Villlage Noodle House

FAMILY DINING

On On at McCully

Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant

5724 Kalanianaole Hwy. 377-5566

Liliha Square 524-1628

Ert’s Grill

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

99-08 Kauhale St., Aiea 488-8898

Waimalu Chop Suey

Henry Loui’s

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

2850 Paa St. 833-3728

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941-3444

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

Dim Sum Brunch Buffet

Featuring . . .

Sunday, January 22, 2012 Seatings: 10:30AM and 12:30PM

And a variety of Hong Kong Style Dim Sum

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WHERE TO DINE IHOP

Kenny’s Restaurant

Waikiki - 1850 Ala Moana Blvd 949-4467 Waikiki - Kuhio & Lewers 921-2400

Rainbow Drive Inn

Le Cacao Bistro

1620 N. School St. 841-0931

3441 Waialae Ave.

Kenny’s Express Hawaiian BBQ

Pagoda

2nd Floor, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center 922-9333

1525 Rycroft St. 948-8356

3308 Kanaina Ave. 737-0177

626-5368

Pearl City - Times Sq. SC 486-4467 Kaneohe - Windward Mall 235-4467

Restaurant Epic 1131 Nuuanu Ave. 587-7877

Hilo - Prince Kuhio Plaza 959-2600

Shiro’s Saimin Haven

JJ Bistro & French Pastry 3447 Waialae Ave.

739-0993

Kit N Kitchen

Panya Bistro • Bakery • Bar

1010 University Avenue 942-7622

Ala Moana Center, Mauka - Mall Level 946-6388

ON ON at McCully Chinese Restaurant

1110 McCully St. • 946-8833 www.ononhawaii.com

Aina Haina Chop Suey East Honolulu

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

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524-1628

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WHERE TO DINE Zippy’s Call the one nearest you

FINE DINING Bali Steak & Seafood

Ruth’s Chris Steak House Restaurant Row 599-3860 Waikiki Beach Walk 440-7910

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

Wailana Coffee House 1860 Ala Moana Blvd.

955-1764

FILIPINO

Sam Choy’s BLC Chai’s Island Bistro Aloha Tower Market Pl. 585-0011

Hy’s Steak House

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

951-6297

Ocean front dining

2440 Kuhio Ave. 922-5555

Il Lupino Royal Hawaiian Center 922-3400

Valet parking available

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GREEK Greek Marina Koko Marina Shopping Center 7192 Kalanianaole Hwy. 396-8441

580 N. Nimitz Hwy. 545-7979

The Fat Greek Stage Restaurant 1250 Kapiolani Blvd.

237-5429

Top of Waikiki Waikiki Business Plaza 2270 Kalakaua Ave. 923-3877

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

Fat Greek Waikiki 1831 Ala Moana Blvd 941-3444

WHERE TO DINE ITALIAN

JAPANESE

Happy Valley Pasta & Pizza

Blue Hawaii Sushi

3106 Monsarrat Ave. 737-0080

1140 Kuala St., Pearl City Across Wal-Mart 456-2128

Romanos Macaroni Grill

Curry King

Ala Moana Center Hookipa Terrace 356-8300

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

Z Pizza

Hinone Mizunone

Genki Sushi

1345 South King St. 942-4848

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

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

G Sushi

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

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

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

Hifumi Japanese Restaurant Chinese Cultural Plaza 536-3035

HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR 2 pc. Shrimp & 2 pc. Vegetable $ Tempura & Miso Butterfish or $ Choice of Steamed Seabass

10.95 9.95

Celebrate at the Cultural Plaza Jan. 13 & 14 and Jan. 20 & 21

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

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

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

536-3035

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88 Piikoi St., Honolulu 593-1200 • kissatencafe.com

Sauteed Mahi with Lobster Sauce Steak & Shrimp Chicken Alfredo Pasta

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Open 7 Days from 11am-10pm

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

955-1764

Open 24 Hours 1860 Ala Moana Blvd. Validated Parking

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

Spaghetti & Chicken Mixed Plate

$5.99fast food Oxtail Style

Turkey Neck Soup

$5.29fast food

Restaurant price: Spaghetti & Chicken Plate $6.99, Oxtail Style Turkey Neck Soup $6.29. Offer valid 1/2/12 - 2/5/12. Prices slightly higher at Kahului. Offer not valid with any other promotional offers/discount cards. Other restrictions may apply, see stores for details.

available from 10:30am, while supplies last

DINING OUT | JAN. 15-21, 2012 |

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WHERE TO DINE Tanaka of Tokyo

Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen

Makino Chaya 98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

Sushi Ichiban

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

3579 Waialae Ave. 737-8820

2746 Kaimuki Avenue 732-1656

Sushi Company Restaurant Suntory

1111 McCully Street 947-5411

Royal Hawaiian Shpg Cntr 3rd Flr. 922-5511

Sushi Izakaya

KOREAN

2065 S. Beretania St 946-7466

Choi’s Garden

Sumo Ramen Sakura Terrace Japanese Cafe 1240 South King Street 591-1181

$

1303 Rycroft St., Honolulu. HI 596-7555

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

Sushi King 2700 S. King St. 947-2836

Choon Chun Chicken 1649 Kalakaua Ave. 447-4492

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OR A $

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when Dining Alone

#26

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

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Papaya Salad

1841 Ala Moana Blvd.

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

Between Ilikai & Hilton Hawaiian Village

941-4444

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

Celebrate Your Birthday With us and Receive a complimentary Hy’s Cheesecake & Keepsake Photo For Honoree

14 LOCATIONS: Aina Haina 373-4033 Kapahulu 735-7700 Waiau 485-0227 Kaneohe 247-9595 Ala Moana 942-9102 Waikele 678-3180

Stadium Marketplace 488-9202 Ewa Town Center 683-1003 Ward Center 591-5600 Kapolei 674-4227

Kukui Grove 808-632-2450 Maui Mall 808-873-7776 Lahaina 808-661-0333 Kona 808-327-6776

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

Reservations Recommended

Mon-Sat 10:30am-9pm; Sun 12n-8pm

2440 Kuhio Ave.

Call For Take Out www.bangkokchefexpress.com

922 5555 www.hyshawaii.com

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FRI & SAT 7:30am-10pm

FREE KING PAR Behind nt

Restaura

HAPPY HOUR 4pm-8pm!

1649 Kalakaua Ave. (808) 447-1492

Happy New Year & Kung Hee Fat Choy $238 for table of 6 ($398 for table of 10) • Dynasty Style Appetizer Platter • Imitation Shark’s Fin Soup w/ Chicken • Lobsters with Garlic & butter Sauce • Steamed Whole FIsh • Steamed Chicken — Dynasty Style • Sautéed Shrimp & Scallop w/Honey Walnuts • New Year Good Luck “Jai” • Seafood Fried Rice w/Garlic Lion Dance • Mochi Balls in Sweet Ginger Broth 1/22 7:00PM Valid 12.26.2011- 1.31.2012

SUNDAY 11am-8pm

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

AIEA SHOPPING CENTER 488-9727

Crispy Tacos

Ala Moana Center

947-8818

WHERE TO DINE Yakiniku Million

PACIFIC RIM

626 Sheridan St. 596-0799

3660 on the Rise 3660 Waialae Ave. 737-1177

MEXICAN El Charro Mexicano Aiea Restaurant

The Ocean House Restaurant

OKAZUYA

1491 S. King St. 947-1133

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

Bangkok Chef

Hanaki Restaurant

Saigon Pearl

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

Manoa Marketplace 2756 Woodlawn Drive 988-1551

2710 S. King St. 946-2073

VIETNAMESE

Jin Din Rou

THAI

SHABU SHABU

Fukuya Delicatessen & Catering

Keo’s Thai Cuisine 2028 Kuhio Ave. 951-9355

TAIWANESE

2169 Kalia Rd., Outrigger Reef Hotel 923-2277

99-115 Aiea Heights Drive 488-9727

Shabu Shabu King 2700 S King St. 951-7878

1430 Kona St., #101 955-7888

Celebrate the New Year with our homemade Gau and Gourmet Jai!

Order Now for your Chinese New Year Celebration!

What’s happening at Sam Choy’s?

Snow Crab Monday Nights

Hee Hing Celebrates The Year of the DRAGON

2# Snow Crab Legs for $29.95

Special Year of the Dragon Menu

Tuesdays Our Kupunas 60 and older receive a 20% Discount all day Proof of eligibility will be required

Prime Rib Wednesday Nights 16 oz. Prime Rib for $20.95

Brewer’s Thursdays Pitchers of Aloha Beer for $10

Aloha Fridays Hawaiian Plate all day and LIVE Hawaiian entertainment from 6:00 - 9:00

Chuckwagon Saturday Nights 5:00 - 8:30 Chuckwagon Buffet for $28.95

Keiki Sunday Nights 6:00 - 8:00 Kids Eat Free from our Keiki menu with each Adult entree purchased Magic by Alan Arita, balloon sculpting, caricature drawing

5-Course Brewer’s Dinner Thursday, January 19th 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Asian Shrimp Salad with Fresh Melons and Golden Pineapple • Eight Treasure Wintermelon Soup • Pot Roast Chicken Roasted Garlic Live Dungeness Crab Braised Boneless Beef Shortribs with Taro Sweet and Sour Whole Snapper Hamakua Mushroom, Hasu and Chinese Peas Stir Fry • New Year’s Jai • Red Azuki Bean Dessert Soup • New Year’s Gau $289 Table of Ten (reg. $310) $150 Table of Five

Menu available Jan 15 –February 15, 2012

ALA MOANA

Sidewalk Sale January 13-15, 2012

New Strawberry Roll Cake (only available during this special)

15% OFF Ala Moana Center • Mall Level (Mountain side, next to Shirokiya)

www.lapalmedor-usa.com 941-6161

Year of the Dragon Dinner Buffet

Appetizers – Oyster Sauce Poke, Chilled Soya Meats, Dim Sum, Garlic Wings & more.

International Salads Chinatown Caring Station – Black Pepper Roast Prime Rib, Roast Pig, Char Siu Pork Tenderloin Chinese Entrees – Roast Duck, Seafood Black Bean, Steamed Fresh Clams, Crablegs. Steamed Fish, Curry Chicken, Pepper Salt Prawns, Vegetable Stir Fry, New Year’s Jai, Noodles, Fried Rice & more!

Desserts – New Year’s Gau, Almond Float, Fried Mochi, Red Velvet Cake, Mochi Rice Balls and much, much more Adult- $27.95 Seniors- $26.95 Keikis 4-12 $13.95 Served Sunday, Jan. 22 & Monday, Jan 23; 5-9pm

New Year’s Lion Dance Sunday, Jan. 22 & Monday, Jan 23 at 6:30pm

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

For reservations, call

735-5544

449 KAPAHULU AVE., STE 101

www.samchoyhawaii.com

Gau Now Available Advanced orders preferred

JAI ONLY AVAILABLE WHEN ORDERED IN ADVANCE. PICK-UP CHINESE NEW YEAR’S EVE 21st, 22nd & 23rd

• Red Bean Gau • Brown Sugar Nian Gau éme Coconut Crau • Water Chestnut Gau • Gourmet Ingredients Nian G 946-6388 • 597-8880 WWW.PANYAGROUP.COM Like us on Facebook

BREAKFAST SPECIAL FREE

2 side Pancakes

with order of any breakfast entrée (excluding entrées From the Griddle) Offer Valid 6am – noon thru 3/31/12

Waialae Only

BYOB

Fresh Broiled Salmon

no corkage fee

with Mediterranean Sauces, Basmati Rice, Pita Bread and Greek Salad. www.thefatgreek.net

Your choice of syrups: Sugar Free Maple Maple • Coconut Strawberry – NEW! Blueberry – NEW!

$1.79 Bottomless COFFEE

Waialae - 734-0404

Waikiki - 941-3444

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

1831 Ala Moana Blvd.

(Between Ilikai & Kobe) Open Daily 11am-10pm Free Validated parking at Waikiki Marina

Kailua - Coming Soon!

Enchanted Lake Shopping Center

Ala Moana - 949-2120 Makai Market Mall Hours

Continuing the tradition...

841-0931

Kam Shopping Center Open 6am Daily

Hanaki Japanese Cuisine

FREE!

FREE

Live Maine Lobster with orders of $50 or more!

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

25% OFF NABE EARLY BIRD SPECIAL

Monday - Thursday 5-6pm.

Up to 4 people. Cannot be used with other offers.

“House of Gau Gee”

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

TWO GREAT LOCATIONS!

AIEA • 484-2222 98-150 Kaonohi St.

HONOLULU • 589-2299 510 Piikoi St.

2 Pc Shrimp Tempura with purchase of 1 Soup Base

1 per coupon, must present coupon, not to be combined with any other offers or promotions Valid until Jan. 19, 2012

Serving Oahu’s Ohanas For More Than 14 Yrs. 11:30 am-2:30 pm; 5 pm-9:30 pm (Closed Tuesdays)

MANOA MARKETPLACE (Tons of FREE Parking) 988-1551 DINING OUT | JAN. 15-21, 2012 |

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Story by Kelli Shiroma Photos by Nathalie Walker

A

t 4Kings Kitchen, customers can expect the royal treatment. The eatery, which will celebrate its one-year anniversary Jan. 20, offers a menu that supports local-grown products in unique dishes.

“The fusion of food on our menu (makes this restaurant unique),” says owner Christopher Kegler. “Our menu is as organic as possible … that’s where we get our motto, ‘Hawaii Born, Hawaii Bred, We Support Local First.’

The menu’s a melting pot, a mix of Hawaii’s culture.”

Kegler couldn’t use a better phrase to describe the menu at 4Kings, which ranges from Chef Kapo’s Mochiko Chicken ($11) to Local Style Beef Luau Stew ($11) — locally raised beef slow simmered for a day before being served.

The Mochiko Chicken and “The Prodigy’s” Meatloaf with Brown Gravy ($11), inspired by mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter BJ Penn — grass-fed Big Island Ground Beef served with housemade brown gravy — used to be the eatery’s most popular entrées. However, the “Garden Isle” Bone-In Short Ribs ($14) — thick cut, bone-in short ribs from Kauai, slow braised for two hours with Otsuji Farms kale — now reigns as the eatery’s signature dish.

“The braising (makes our short ribs the best),” Kegler explains. “It needs no knife — you pull the bone out, it hits your mouth and it melts.”

Besides the attention it receives for its local flair, the eatery creates unique dishes fit for a king. The “Not Your Normal Loco” ($12) is a prime example, featuring the traditional loco moco with a twist.

“Our ‘Not Your Normal Loco’ is a house-made fish burger with fresh ground mahi mahi and kim chee Portuguese sausage, and we serve it with a shiitake mushroom gravy with two eggs (your choice of style) on top of it,” says Kegler.

Other unique items include the Seared Ahi Poke Salad ($11) — MA‘O Organic Farms ‘Sassy Mix’ salad topped with fresh ahi poke seared rare and garnished 24 | DINING OUT | JAN. 15-21, 2012

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Seared Ahi Poke Salad ($11) Mochiko Chicken ($11) 4Kings Kitchen is conveniently located on South King Street.

Primo "Fish N Chips" ($10) ”Not Your Normal Loco” ($12) "Garden Isle" Bone-In Short Ribs ($14) Nathalie Walker photos

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with local fresh avocados with a garlic aioli — and a vegetarian option, “The Tyrant’s” Tofu Salad ($11), pan-seared tofu topped with sliced red onion, North Shore vine-ripe tomato and organic MA‘O greens, roasted garlic and Hawaiian Ogo Vinaigrette. The housemade salad dressings are unique as well — 4Kings boasts five different salad dressings, including the best-selling Roasted Garlic & Hawaiian Ogo, an oil and vinegar mixture with Kahuku Brown Ogo. To commemorate the restaurant’s first year anniversary Jan. 20, customers are invited to 4Kings’ “Re-Grand Opening” from 5 to 9 p.m. From that Friday on, the eatery’s in-house salad dressings will be packaged and sold, and mini orders — smaller portions of favorites like Mochiko Chicken and Red Wine Braised Chops — will be available for the first time.

“We’ll be introducing mini orders at our anniversary, and I’ll be giving them away randomly as samples,” says Kegler.

The Re-Grand Opening is the same weekend as the Pro-Elite MMA event held at Blaisdell Center. Local favorites such as Kendall Grove and BJ Penn are expected to stop by the local eatery, according to Kegler.

“I don’t want to put too many names out there, but I sponsor a bunch of fighters, so they (the MMA fighters) will be invited to come here,” he says.

Although 4Kings has only been open for one year, Kegler says the eatery already has a regular following and wants to thank its loyal customers.

“Our regulars are a mix of students, people from the mixed martial arts academies around here and residents from Moiliili,” he says. “They blow my mind; I just can’t thank them enough.”

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Where: 2671 S. King St., Honolulu

Call: 951.5464

Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 11 am.-2 p.m. (lunch), 5-9 p.m. (dinner) Saturdays, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Closed Sundays and Mondays