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Buon appetito!

Nearly two decades after first opening its doors to the public, Paesano Ristorante Italiano continues to serve up culinary Italian masterpieces such as Osso Bucco and Shrimp Scallop Alla Bolla.

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Owner Billy Rattanasamay (center) presents Minh Tran (left), manager of Paesano’s Waimalu location, and Raenette Tanaka, general manager of the Manoa location, with the ever-popular Sicilian Chicken.

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ono, you know

By Alana Folen | Photos by Leah Friel

On Mother’s Day,

donburi —

Be Happy

n honor of Mother’s Day (which is exactly a week away), I think it’s only appropriate that we start early and pay tribute to the many super women who gave us life. I know that I wouldn’t be the person I am today without my wonderful mother, who’s not only amazing but, if I may add, an absolutely awesome cook!

Wanna know the real reason why I love food so much? It’s because I’ve been spoiled by my mom’s cooking!

With that, I bring to you oyakodon, which literally translates to “parent-andchild donburi,” and other donburi variations of the sort. The traditional oyako

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Above: The author holds up a steaming hot bowl of Sekiya’s famous Oyako Donburi ($9.75), complete with miso soup, tea and tsukemono. available at

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donburi is a Japanese rice bowl dish, in which chicken, egg, green onions and other ingredients are all simmered together in a sauce and then served over the hot rice. The name of the dish, “parentand-child donburi,” is believed to be a poetic reflection of the fact that both chicken and egg are usually used in the dish.

So, if you’re wondering what’s the perfect meal for Mother’s Day, look no further than donburi — which you’ll find on the menu at some of the best “Ono, You Know” establishments.

For $9.75, customers can marvel in the goodness as well as my other Japanese Oyako Donburi, Yakitori Donburi, Beef favorites whenever I pine for food. And the Tanin Donburi or Pork Tanin Donburi. The donburi simply doesn’t get any better than Shrimp Tempura Donburi or Tendon at Hanaki Restaurant.

The establishment serves its patrons ($10.75) and Katsudon ($10.75) also are top sellers at Sekiya’s. For something a bit good-size portions of this glorious dish, different, engage your senses in Unagi (eel) resulting in many diners leaving the restauDonburi ($13.55).

– See page 12 “Our Oyako Donburi is our house special and probably our most popular,” Morihara says. “It’s a bowl of rice topped with an omelette mixture of long rice, onions and chicken. What makes it special is the light Dining Out is a weekly shoyu sauce that we use — it’s very tasty,” advertising supplement published she says. by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser.

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Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen On a quest for authentic donburi, I found exactly what I hoped for at Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen in Kaimuki.

Owner Joy Morihara takes pride in this family-owned restaurant, which has been serving up local favorites since small-kid time.

Whenever I want to temporarily rid myself of life’s burdens, I escape to Sekiya’s where, for a moment, I can enjoy its signature Oyako Donburi and Orange Freeze treats that always made me smile as a child.

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PERFECTLY PAESANO story by ALANA FOLEN photos by LEAH FRIEL

laborate renditions of traditional and delectable pastas, along with other magnificent entrees tracing their origins to Italy, remain unsurpassed at Paesano Ristorante Italiano.

Owners Billy Rattanasamay and wife Nila opened the restaurant’s first location in Manoa Marketplace in 1992, and in 2008, the couple opened a second eatery in Waimalu Plaza Shopping Center.

Today, this authentic Italian ristorante features the perfect combination of excellent service and immaculate cuisine. With a team of nearly 40 talented chefs and staff dedicated to Paesano’s success, Rattanasamay and his staff prove that treating customers like family is as valuable as serving up culinary masterpieces.

Dining Out recently sat down with Rattanasamay and Raenette Tanaka, general manager of 2 Paesano’s Manoa location, over a five-course meal to get the scoop on Paesano Ristorante Italiano’s success.

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ago, the former sous chef of Michel’s, Khamtanh Tanchaleun, helped me get into the restaurant business. I started working as a busboy at Michel’s, and it was there that I met a couple who later opened Castagnola’s in Manoa in 1982. I became very good friends with them, and 10 years later when Castagnola’s closed, my wife Nila and I, along with my sister Siri Ky, opened Paesano.

DO: And the rest, as they say, is history.

Tell us more about Gerry Quach, who serves as executive chef at both the Manoa and Waimalu locations.

Rattanasamay: Gerry has been with us since day one. He’s always at the restaurants and he really loves what he does. You can tell, as his passion is evident through his cooking.

Gerry also has a great cooking staff that helps him.

DO: It’s been 19 years since Paesano DO: Paesano is known for its authentic first opened its doors and began satisfy- Italian cuisine. What signature dishes and speing customers’ cravings for Italian cui- cialty items can diners look forward to? sine. How did Paesano come to be?

Tanaka: I personally love the Cioppino Rattanasamay: You could say that I ($28.90) because it has a little bit of everywanted to open my own restaurant thing in there, including Alaskan King crab, ever since high school. About 40 years jumbo shrimp, fresh clams, scallops and fresh 1

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1 Paesano owner Billy Rattanasamay (center) with managers Minh

4 Paesano Crab Cakes appetizer ($11.90)

Tran and Raenette Tanaka.

2 Sicilian Chicken ($16.90, small portion; $19.90, regular portion) with mushrooms, peppers and potato in a white wine sauce.

3 Osso Bucco and Shrimp Scallop Alla Bolla ($28.90)

5 A wide spread of delicious Paesano cuisine.

6 Seafood Dori ($25.90), a special featuring a variety of seafood

with garlic, onion and mixed bell pepper in a succulent lobster sauce.

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Paesano Ristorante Italiano Where: • Waimalu Plaza Shopping Center, 98-1277 Kaahumanu St. Call: 485.8883

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island fish paired with Hamakua mushrooms, sugar snap peas, fresh tomatoes, capers and more. The broth itself is delicious, with lemongrass, saffron and tomato. The dish is served with garlic bread, however, you can have it with pasta instead, but Cioppino is usually popular for bread dipping.

Then we have the Osso Bucco and Shrimp Scallop Alla Bolla ($28.90), which is a combination of our two most popular items. The Osso Bucco features veal shank with onion and tomato sauce. The Shrimp Scallop Alla Bolla consists of jumbo shrimp and sea scallop sautéed with peas and a wine and butter sauce, served with pasta. A lot of people request for both of these items on a regular basis, so we just thought why not just put it all together.

The Sicilian Chicken ($16.90, small portion; $19.90, regular portion) is a classic dish with boneless chicken sautéed with roasted potatoes, bell peppers, onions and mushrooms, with a splash of white wine to bring it all together. It’s a very popular dish because people do like to have their chicken and potatoes from time to time.

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A special on our menu is the Seafood Dori ($25.90), but it also can be served upon request. When we do serve it, it’s made with a homemade lobster sauce also featuring an assortment of seafood such as scallop, shrimp and clams mixed with garlic, onions, mixed bell peppers and spinach.

Hamakua tomato relish that we place atop the crab cakes is really good. When it comes to our crab cakes, we don’t put too much breading on it and instead of deepfried, it’s pan-grilled in a cast iron pan and baked in the oven for a bit. There’s a real fresh taste to this appetizer.

DO: Wonderful! Speaking of great dining, what’s an authentic Italian meal without wine?

Tanaka: (laughs) We have an extensive list of wines by the glass and wines by the bottle. We have everything from champagne to Italian wines, American wines, French wines, Australian wines, DO: Paesano Crab Cakes ($11.90) and the list goes on. appear to be a popular choice at your restaurant. Why do you think that is?

DO: Paesano’s Manoa location will be celebrating its 20th anniversary next Tanaka: Honestly, it’s the sauce. It’s a year. What is the secret “ingredient“ special chili sauce that we make inbehind the restaurant’s success? house that’s not too spicy, and the

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Where: • Manoa Marketplace, 2752 Woodlawn Drive Call: 988.5923

Tanaka: The food is just really good, I don’t know how else to describe it (laughs). But honestly, we do use a lot of fresh ingredients. I would say 95 percent of our menu is made-to-order.

Everything from the marsala sauces to the picatta sauces are all made-to-order — so it’s definitely that fresh factor.

Our meatballs also are made in-house with a combination of both beef and pork or just ground chicken — they both have Italian herbs and spices. As for our pasta, it comes directly from Italy. Our standard pasta is linguine as opposed to spaghetti. This way, there’s a bit more texture, as a flatter pasta. It just tastes better.

But more importantly, I think the success behind the Manoa restaurant lies within the community. Billy and Nila were there every day from the get-go and are really able to connect on a personal level with customers. We try very hard to make everyone feel like family when they come in.

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Owner Stefan Kruger opened 1132 Cafe & Espresso Bar five years ago at 1132 Bishop St. and most recently opened a second location at the First Hawaiian Center (999 Bishop St.).

“We’re here to provide breakfast and lunch for the office crowd,” says Kruger, who is originally from Germany. “We have salads made-to-order, or pre-packaged if you’re in a rush.

We also have your American classics like beef stew and meatloaf, and then we also added in some local and cultural influences found in our Shoyu Chicken, Curry Fried Rice

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and Curry Pumpkin Soup.

“The majority of items on the menu are derived from Edna’s personal recipes.

Now that we have a hot oven at our new location, we’re able to make a lot more hot items, like our Shoyu Chicken which has been popular among customers.

Originally priced at $7.95, 1132 Cafe & Espresso Bar (First Hawaiian Center) is featuring its Shoyu Chicken at a special price of $6.50 this week only.

Offering the perfect blend of sweet-and-salty, Edna says the three pieces of

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shoyu chicken are prepared in a Hong Kongstyle, marinated with savory shoyu and a touch of brown sugar. A medley of steamed vegetables and 2 white or brown rice accompanies the dish.

“We always use fresh ingredients that we get every morning, and we try to use local products as much as possible,” Stefan says.

1132 Cafe & Espresso Bar also provides delicious office catering for meetings, seminars and other events.

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1 Shoyu Chicken ($6.50) served with steamed vegetables and rice.

2 1132 Cafe owners Stefan and Edna Kruger Leah Friel photos

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Popular dishes include: Broccoli and Crab Salad with Furikake and Avocado, Island Style Ahi Poke, Carved New York Strip Loin, Salmon Benedicts and Omelet Action Stations, Apricot Frangipane and Tiramisu Chiffon Cake. see entire menu at StageRestaurantHawaii.com We anticipate another ‘sold out’ performance to this family tradition so call 808.237.5429 early and reserve your family’s seating today. Make this Mother’s Day a delicious family celebration to remember.

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ESCAPE TO EGYPT Story by Sara h Pacheco Photos by Nathalie Walker

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trip to The Pyramid Restaurant is like taking a magic carpet ride to a far-off land.

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Located on Kapahulu Avenue near Pizza Hut and Peggy’s Picks, the Egyptian restaurant is an oasis set among the bustling traffic outside. Tables are swathed in rich fabrics of purple, green and gold, while music and enticing aromas waft through the dining room air.

Enhancing the experience even further are hookahs, intricately decorated mirrors, folding screens and walls adorned with hieroglyphic etchings, giving one the feeling of stumbling across an ancient tomb of some long-ago pharaoh.

“I decided to make the décor as Egyptian as I can,” says owner Tarek Guirguis, who was born and raised in Alexandria, Egypt. “People, they walk in and say, ‘Wow!,’ it's like they’re in a differ-

ent world. The atmosphere is totally different, it’s like you're not in Hawaii anymore!”

The setting lends itself perfectly for the opulent eating expedition that awaits.

Spanakopita, Baba Ghanouj, Mousaka, Shish Kabob, Farouge and Baklava are just some of the authentic Egyptian dishes found on the menu. A lunchtime allyou-can-eat buffet ($12.95) is stocked with a wide selection of some of The Pyramid’s most popular items: Tabouleh, Falafel, Greek Salad, Potato Salad, Fries, Hommus, Bamia, Shawerma, Chicken Shawerma, Basamati Rice, Pita and Rice Pudding.

“It’s very close to Greek food,” says Guirguis of the health-conscious fare, which is prepared with heart-healthy olive oil and spices rather than fat and preservatives.

“We use a lot of cumin, coriander, garlic, olive oil … Cumin is the most important spice we use in Egypt. It’s in almost everything. And then we have some other spices not many people know about, like sumac or zarta.”

Sumac, Guirguis says, is made from

4 dried grape skins that are ground into a fine spice, and zarta is a combination of sesame seed, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper and other various spices.

“We have lots of vegetarian dishes, too,” he adds, referencing the long list of appetizers like Fool Moudamis and Stuffed Grape Leaves that are made meatfree, along with three vegetarian entrees: the Sphinx, a combination of half Greek salad, spanakopita, falafel and hommus; Vege Mousaka, fried eggplant layered with tomato sauce and mushrooms; and Bamia, a stew of okra sauteed with onion, garlic and green peppers cooked in a thick tomato sauce over a slow fire.

“We try to balance our menu between vegetarian and meat-eaters so there’s something for everyone,” says Guirguis.

“We don’t have any hot dishes,” he adds. “We use a little bit of red pepper, but you cannot tell it’s hot. Our food is mainly mild — it’s not like Indian or Pakistani.”

According to Guirguis, Egyptian and Greek food are nearly identical because of the countries' close proximity to each

inside feature other across the Mediterranean Sea. In fact, after Guirguis moved to Hawaii in 1989, the first restaurant he opened was The Greek Corner in Puck’s Alley.

“I had the Greek Corner for five years, and people were complaining that I’m Egyptian and I have a Greek restaurant, so that's how I got the idea to open an Egyptian restaurant,” says Guirguis, who is three-quarters Egyptian and a quarter Greek.

“We just celebrated our 15th anniversary in November, and we’re doing very good,” Guirguis adds. “The lunch buffet helps a lot. It’s very good for

customers. They taste the food and remember us, and any party or occasion, they come.

Customers also come, he says, for the belly dancers, who perform at 7:30 and 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday through Sunday.

“The belly dancers do a very nice show for everyone. Kids love it more than adults!” says Guirguis, adding, “Many of (the belly dancers) are hula dancers, and that's how they learned belly dancing. It’s very close, even the dress too.”

And whether you travel by car, carpet, camel or caravan to The Pyramid Restaurant, rest

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assured that there is more than enough free parking available.

“There’s free parking in the back, which is very important,” Guirguis says. “It’s in the back of the building, and there are two kinds: underneath the building or in the yard. It’s Diamond Head Parking, but it’s free for our customers. We'll pay for it.”

So the next time you take a trip down Kapahulu, be on the lookout for The Pyramid Restaurant, where, says Guirguis, “food is good, belly dancing is good, and atmosphere is perfect.”

THE PYRAMID RESTAURANT Where: 758 Kapahulu Ave. Hours: Open for lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m. daily; dinner 5:30-10 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 5-9 p.m. Sunday Call: 737.2900 Note: Parking is free in the lot behind the restaurant. Park in any stall and let the seater know the number; the restaurant will pick up the charge.

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9 10 1 Enjoy a meal with a show at Pyramid’s, as belly dancers entertain diners. 2 Hieroglyphic etchings grace the interior of the restaurant. 3 Belly dancers perform Wednesday through Sunday.

4 Owner Tarek Guirguis 5 Beef and Lamb Shawerma (part of the buffet) 6 Hommus (part of the buffet) 7 Tabouleh (part of the buffet) 8 Bamia “Okra” (part of the buffet) 9 Pistachio Baklava ($4.95) 10 Pyramid Kona Cafe Ice Cream ($5.25) 11 Egyptian decor is an important element at Pyramid’s.

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Surrounded by koi ponds, lush gardens and cascading waterfalls, Pagoda offers up a wide range of Asian, American and Hawaiian-influenced fare enveloped by a tranquil, natural setting. And, after a new management team took over in late December, the menu has undergone a makeover of sorts— more locally grown ingredients are incorporated in an effort to attract new customers while also keeping the regulars coming back for more.

Executive chef and food and

beverage manager Jason Takemura is heading the transition, and while he says the process has involved a great deal of work, he takes pride in seeing customers enjoy themselves while dining in the unique setting.

Takemura says that despite a change in ownership, the original staff was kept on in order to maintain as much continuity for customer service as possible. The chef, who diners may recognize from his work at the Hukilau in downtown Honolulu, 2 has made g r e a t strides to help everyone from back of the house staff to servers adjust to some of the changes, including incorporation of the new menu. Takemura says he recently took some of the kitchen staff

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on excursions to the fish auction and local farms to show them where their ingredients come from, and how the fresh products make such a noticeable difference in food quality, presentation and taste.

“We’re aiming to bring the Pagoda back to what it used to be,” Takemura says. “We want to bring in a new crowd, and we’ve received a lot of good feedback so far. We were able to

keep the entire staff, and they’re an important part of Pagoda.”

While the Pagoda still offers its iconic dinner buffet Wednesday through Sunday from 5 to 9:30 p.m., the restau3 rant has established a new breakfast and lunch menu — offerings that were discontinued years ago prior to Takemura taking over. The Eggs Benedict ($10) has become a favorite among the breakfast crowd, as has the Kalua Pig Hash ($9) that comes alongside a heaping portion of Paniolo potatoes sautéed with peppers and onions.

The Pagoda Classic Burger ($11), made with 5 fresh Big Island beef, bacon, tomato, avocado, crispy onions and a chipotle aioli along with a side of tasty sweet potato fries, headlines the new lunch menu. The Chinatown Steamed Mahi ($14) offers a lighter entrée and comes served with braised bok choy in a sizzling

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ginger sauce and white rice. The Ahi Katsu Salad ($12) is also becoming a favorite of guests, and features a bed of mixed greens, tomatoes, avocado, hasu chips and a house wasabi dressing.

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1 Jason Takemura presents two tempting entrees available at Pagoda Restaurant. 2 Ahi Katsu Salad ($12) 3 Eggs Benedict ($10) 4 Kalua Pig Hash ($9) 5 Chinatown Steamed Mahi ($14)

buffet. Call for banquet and catering packages for special events. Hours: Breakfast served Sunday Where: 1525 Rycroft St., Honolulu Call: 948.8356 Notes: The Pagoda features new breakfast and lunch through Friday from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. and Saturday menus, as well as new additions to its popular dinner from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Lunch is available Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; the dinner

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Treat Mom to tea at The Veranda

ith Mother’s Day just around the corner, why not treat that lovely lady in your life to something special?

The Veranda at the Moana Surfrider is set to host its annual “Sugar and Spice Mother-Daughter Tea” from noon to 3 p.m. May 7 at this Waikiki iconic landmark.

While treating your mother to

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a relaxing afternoon tea, some of Hawaii’s own mothers and daughters also will participate in a fashion show, modeling Cinnamon Girl attire. Local celebrities, including Mrs. Hawaii 2011 Lara Leimana Fonoimoana, Miss Hawaii 2008 Nicole Fox, and 2010 Cherry Blossom Queen Marissa Machida will make a special appearance as well.

For your favorite gal ...

As a time-honored tradition, the Moana Surfrider has been serving the finest in teas, dainty finger sandwiches, scones and pastries for years. So in honor of Mother’s Day, The Veranda will be offering its renowned Classic Tea service to delight the palates of its guests, who also may select from a symphony of classics to pair with their tea, making it a complete meal.

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The Veranda Moana Classic Tea Service ($32.50)

Where:

The Veranda at the Moana Surfrider’s classic afternoon tea service complete with your choice of tea, soup of the day, an assortment of finger sandwiches, scones and a sampling of delicious pastries and petites fours.

Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, 2365 Kalakaua Ave.

Call: 921.4600 Website: moanasurfrider.com/din ing/veranda/

Creme de Chevre ($20) A silky smooth blend of “Maui Surfing Goat Dairy” cheese with poached pears, candied walnuts, Kauai honey and toasted baguette.

Hours: Lunch and Afternoon Tea, daily from noon to 3 p.m.

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Ahi Salad Nicoise ($22) Seared sashimi grade ahi with garden vegetables, olives, hard egg and fingerling potatoes.

1 Ahi Salad Nicoise ($22) 2 Creme de Chevre ($20) 3 Moana Classic Tea Service ($32.50) features a sampling of delicious pastries and petites fours. 4 Finger sandwiches are the perfect pairing with your cup of tea.

5 Exquisite presentation is a key element of Moana’s Classic Tea Service.

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3 1 Kochi Restaurant & Lounge’s Salmon Ikura Donburi ($12.95) 2 Hanaki Restaurant offers up a variety of donburi options for $11.95 3 The Oyako Donburi is a Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen house special ($9.75) 4 Kochi sushi chef Aaron Kumura and general manager Reid Mochizuki

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rant with doggy bags in hand. Yet, I can’t say the same for myself, as you can find me devouring every last grain of rice — ultimate proof of just how delicious the donburi is — or rather, how big of an eater I am!

General manager Mark Mitsuyoshi says Hanaki has many types of donburi to choose from (priced at $11.95 each), including Beef Donburi, Chicken Donburi, Shrimp Tempura Donburi and Fish Katsu Donburi. All donburi is served with miso soup.

“Our donburi is prepared fresh with tender sweet onions in our donburi sauce with steamed eggs, topped with your choice of sliced chicken, sliced prime rib beef or our specialty shrimp tempura served over steamed white rice,” Mitsuyoshi explains. “Chicken kara age or the fried fish katsu also are popular options, and you can opt for udon noodles

instead of rice. It’s a very refreshing change from the ordinary,” he says.

Hanaki Restaurant Manoa Marketplace, 2752 Woodlawn Drive 988.1551

Kochi Restaurant & Lounge Every now and then I think it’s nice to steer away from the traditional and go for something a bit more contemporary, but classic nonetheless. That, of course, is exactly what Kochi Restaurant & Lounge presents to diners on a nightly basis. What I love most about this restaurant, lounge and bar is the ono local Japanese grinds served full-force within a sleek and modern atmosphere.

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restaurant, general manager Reid Mochizuki, along with sushi chef Aaron Kumura, were more than happy to share with me their creative approach to the traditional donburi concept.

“Our take on donburi is in sushi form,” Mochizuki says. “It’s called the Salmon Ikura Donburi ($12.95) and it goes along the same lines of the p a re n t / c h i l d , chicken and the egg concept of the oyako donburi, but with a salmon and ikura twist. Aaron came up with this and it’s

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Kumura has extensive experience as a sushi chef and his techniques are exquisite. The Salmon Ikura Donburi features sushi rice topped with ikura sitting among fresh slices of salmon. Kumura then finishes the dish off by garnishing it with diced cucumber and sprinkles of nori.

“Customers also can ask to have their salmon smoked,” Kumura says, adding, “the salmon already has such a nice flavor, we didn’t want to mask it with sauces or anything — we want to keep it simple.”

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Variety is the spice of life, and at Pho Kitchen, customers can count on an ever-evolving menu of one-of-akind dishes.

“We try to make pho in different ways,” says Alex Chong, who runs the Market City Shopping Center eatery with wife Sandy Lin. “I personally like to make each dish my own, and we experiment many different times,” he adds. “I have 6,744 recipes in my mind, but not all of them we can make into pho.”

Some flavor formulas that have made the cut include Oxtail Pho ($12.95) and Wonton Pho ($7.75), which has quickly become the restaurant's signature dish.

“Nobody in the island ever had that before,” Chong says of the filling bowl of six pork and vegetable wontons served in a light broth.

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n 2007, Alex Chong and Sandy Lin made the decision to transform their Market City Shopping Center photography lab and studio into a restaurant, a brave decision for the husbandwife team that had no prior background in the food industry.

“We were in the photo business, and the photo business started P-HO,” jokes Chong, who still runs Alex Chong Photography out of his main office in Waikiki.

“The photo lab wasn't really working in this area,” adds Lin, “so we thought, what are we going to do? We going to turn back, or are we going to turn it into another business?”

Per the suggestion of one of Lin's friends, the couple decided to move forward and start up a Vietnamese restaurant.

“Vietnamese food is very healthy, not too much oil,” says Lin. “And because we're Chinese, we always like soup! So we started up Pho Kitchen and try to bring some healthy kind of food for everybody.”

Along with a wide selection of unique pho dishes, other popular items include Spring Rolls and Vegetables ($4.75), Shrimp Summer Rolls ($5.25), Sin To ($3.75) and BBQ Pork Chop & Chicken with Rice ($8.75).

“We go out to eat most of the time, and besides Chinese food, the second favorite food we like to eat is Vietnamese food,” admits Chong of how they come up with ideas for their ever-evolving menu.

“But we cannot make authentic Vietnamese food,” he quickly adds. “We have to change our tastes to fit in with the local community.

“That’s why we call ourselves Pho Kitchen — there’s no limitations what we can make!”

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Oxtail Pho ($12.95).

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Alex Chong holding BBQ Pork Chop & Chicken with Rice ($8.75)

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“I think we still are the only ones who offer the Wonton Pho,” he continues. “People like it and it has become a very popular dish.”

Oxtail Pho is another popular dish introduced for the first time last month.

“It is a soup and it is a diet,” Chong laughs. “It supplies your body with energy. It benefits the blood circulation. It strengthens your bones and muscles. It is good for your kidneys. If you have waist and knee pain, it will be lessened.”

To concoct the soup, the oxtail is simmered in beef broth until it is soft and tender, with onion, green onion, raw peanut, mushroom, carrot, cinnamon and ginger later added to the mix. The pho is served piping hot with a side dish of grated ginger and soy sauce.

“In order to bring out the flavors and take out the smell of the oxtail, we add two secret weapons: star anise and dried tangerine peel,” Chong adds. “And instead of Chinese mustard cabbage, we use green lettuce and carrots so people will concentrate more on the oxtail flavor than the mustard cabbage.”

New to the menu this month is a Lion Head Meatball Pho ($10.95), an elegant chicken broth-based soup that contains Napa cabbage, green onion, minced ginger, sesame oil, egg and four mouth-watering pork and vegetable meatballs.

“We make the meatballs by hand and deep-fry them first, then after that we use the chicken broth and cook it for around 10 to 15 minutes,” explains Lin, who helps create the recipes with her husband.

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“The lion head meatball is a very, very famous Chinese dish,” adds Chong of the juicy-yet-crisp meatballs. “It is a symbol of power, happiness and family reunion.”

All pho are made fresh every day and come garnished with fresh Chinese parsley, scallions and dry fried onion.

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A royal feast for your queen.

Mother’s Day Brunch Sunday, May 8th in the Monarch Room & Terrace

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Featuring breakfast entrées, Roasted Suckling Pig, Fried Pier 38 Onaga, and Roasted Prime Rib. 10am ‘til 3pm (last seating at 2pm) Adults $92 • Children $65 Entertainment: Hawaiian Trio For details, visit royal-hawaiian.com, call 921-4600.

Price does not include tax and service charge/gratuity.

Prices, hours and menu items are subject to change.

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Hooked on Sam’s fare side while remaining tender and moist inside — the perfect balance of textures.

Looking to complement surf with turf? Grab hold of the always delicious BBQ Babyback Ribs ($15.95), a half rack of Sam’s famous char siu ribs glazed with a hint of coconut.

Sam Choy’s BLC also offers a selection of handcrafted beers from Brewmaster Dave Campbell — all of which pair perfectly with the pupu menu.

The brews, which are crafted at the restaurant, include the Blonde Ale, Ehu Ale, Aloha Lager, Aloha Dark Lager and James Cook I.P.A. Diners can enjoy the fresh and flavorful beverages in 10 or 16 oz. glasses ($3.95 or $5.75 each) or delve into each offering with the sampler that includes 5ounce glasses of each brew.

According to director of operations Gary Manago, the restaurant will be expanding later this year to include an Aloha Beer Garden, where daily tours of the brewery, a bar and additional seating areas will be offered.

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Sam Choy’s Breakfast, Lunch & Crab Where: 580 N. Nimitz Hwy., Honolulu.

Call: 545.7979 Hours: Sunday 8 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5-9 p.m.; Monday through Thursday 7 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-9 p.m.; Friday 7 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-10 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5-10 p.m

Notes: Sam Choy’s BLC serves up a delicious Mother’s Day brunch and dinner buffet Sunday, May 8.

The brunch ($29.95 for adults, $16.95 for children) runs from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The dinner buffet ($32.95 for adults, $18.95 for children) will be served from 4 to 8:30 p.m.

With a name like Sam Choy’s Breakfast Lunch & Crab — and a fishing boat serving as an eating area within the restaurant — one should expect the popular eatery to feature stellar seafood selections.

Diners will not be disappointed when visiting Sam Choy’s BLC as the pupu menu alone nets an ample catch of diverse dining options. The Hukilau Pupu Platter ($24.95) is a party on a plate, offering up ample servings of fried poke, island coconut shrimp and fried calamari garnished with furikake. In the mood for more poke? Try the “Before Capt. Cook” Poke ($14.95), a mountain of freshly marinated ahi with inamona (roasted, crushed kukui nut), limu kohu (red seaweed), Hawaiian salt and green onions.

The BLC Crab Cakes ($12.95) offer a rich blend of lump and blue crab complemented with a basil aioli dressing. These bumboocha crab cakes are crispy on the out-

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1 Hukilau Pupu Platter ($24.95) is a party on a plate, featuring fried poke, island coconut shrimp and more. 2 Delicious BBQ Babyback Ribs ($15.95) 3 “Before Capt. Cook” Poke ($14.95) 4 BLC Crab Cakes ($12.95) Leah Friel photos

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here are so many dining out options here on Oahu that we can pretty much just follow our cravings to find that perfect restaurant to suit our tastes — that is, if you know where to look.

In the mood for spicyhot? There’s Mexican, Thai, Szechuan … and, of course, ever-popular Korean food. Vegetable rich and full of flavor, it’s no wonder Korean cuisine tops the list of favorites for many of us. And for those who choose not to eat meat, Richo Korean restaurant in Kaimuki has a lot to offer — spicy hot or not.

Where: “All things we have, 3008 Waialae Ave. we can do vegetarian,” says Richo assisCall: 734.2222 tant manager Ayako Hours: Hanzawa. “We have a Open Tuesday-Thursday, lot of things we can 5 p.m.-midnight do without meat.”

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Choice of Entree: Brandy Demi Filet Mignon Lump Crab Crusted King Salmon Blueberry Rack of Lamb Dessert: Chocolate Ganache Bread Pudding

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A Dynasty of exotic, succulent flavors

ollow your senses to Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant, conveniently located at Ala Moana Center’s Hookipa Terrace, and discover all the flavors of China right here at home.

As the first restaurant to open in the U.S. in accordance with Paramount Banquet Halls (which also operates 22 locations throughout Hong Kong), Jade Dynasty does everything on a grander scale. For instance, this restaurant presents its customers with an general manager of the restaurant exquisite array of Hong Kong-style that opened nearly six months ago. dim sum, including Deep Fried And according to restaurant Shrimp Ball ($3.50), Signature director Ave Kwok, Jade Dynasty Shrimp Dumplings ($3.50), Fresh attracts the appetites of tourists Orange Juice Balls ($3.50) and and locals alike. The staff recomSeafood Bean Curd Rolls ($3.50), to mends that ordering family-style name a few. is your best bet, so that every“We have about 70 different one can sample a little of bit of types of dim sum,” says Gary Chan,

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everything.

“We have an appetizer that is pretty unique to Jade Dynasty,” Chan explains, “and that’s our Deep Fried Bean Curd with Egg Yolk ($11.95).”

This unparalleled appetizer tempts diners with its quickly fried pieces of succulent tofu, sauteed

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with duck egg yolk. Chan says the finished product is one of soft consistency that produces a distinct, yet delicious flavor “The duck egg yolk really enhances the flavor and a lot of people seem to like it,” he adds.

Yet another signature dish on the menu is Jade Dynasty’s Stir-Fry Egg White with Scallops ($16.95).

This entree appears to be a best seller here and for those who savor seafood for all its worth, you’ll take pleasure in the fact that this savvy dish features both dry and fresh scallops cooked to perfection with whipped cream and egg whites, then last but not least seasoned with a touch of salt and pepper.

“The dry scallops already have a lot of flavor, so you don’t really have to do much to it,” Chan says.

Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant Where: Ala Moana Center, 1450 Ala Moana Blvd. #4220

Call: 947.8818 Website: www.jadedynastyhawaii.com

Hours: Open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

An exotic array of dishes offered at Jade Dynasty, located at Ala Moana Center’s Hookipa Terrace.

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Be Mom’s favorite.

Golden Duck Chinese Restaurant Where: 4230 Waialae Ave. and 1221 S. King St. Call: 737.7188, 737.7288 (Waialae Ave.) and 597.8088 (South King Street) Blossom and Clinton Yoshikawa enjoy their first time dining at Golden Duck Chinese Restaurant. Leah Friel photo

Golden Duck

olden Duck Chinese Restaurant has been filling the appetites of locals in the mood for good, old-fashioned Chinese food for years. Owners Aaron, Darlene and Colin Fong now oversee the restaurant’s original South King Street and Kahala locations, and vow to serve only the best in Hong Kong-style cuisine to its patrons.

Dining Out recently stopped by the Kahala

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location during a busy lunch hour and was amazed by the crowd of diners immersing themselves in vast, hearty portions of sizzling platters, soups, casseroles and more. Among the patrons were Clinton and Blossom Yoshikawa, who were more than happy to share their thoughts about Golden Duck’s menu with us.

Website: Sunday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. (Waialae Ave.) Daily, 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. (South King Street)

ordered the Hot & Sour Soup ($8.95), Chinese Chicken Salad ($8.25), Salt & Pepper Squid ($9.50) and Chicken with Mixed Vegetables ($8.25). I especially like the Chinese Chicken Salad and Hot & Sour Soup.”

Blossom Yoshikawa: “This is our first time here and the food is very good.

Clinton Yoshikawa: “We And the service is great!

Make this an unforgettable Mother’s Day with our special prix fixe dinner menus at Sansei or d.k Steak House, featuring the freshest ingredients from our Island’s farms and fisheries.

Served Saturday and Sunday from 5:30pm to 10:00pm in addition to our full ala carte menu.

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The ever-popular Penne Rustica ($16.59) has remained a part of the menu at Romano’s Macaroni Grill since the restaurant opened in 1988. Nathalie Walker photo

Loving Romano’s signature dish

By Chris Fleck

ometimes the authenticity of the cuisine gets lost in the brand when dining at a corporate restaurant, where bright lights and clever slogans are often substituted for simple, time-honored flavors.

Romano’s Macaroni Grill, now an international sensation, does not fall into this trap. Instead, the restaurant stays true to its roots, honoring the fresh, simple and genuine flavors of the Italian Mediterranean coast.

Since its inception in 1988, Romano’s Macaroni Grill has kept a few of the original dishes on the menu, one of which is Penne Rustica ($16.59).

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“To me this dish (Penne Rustica) is Macaroni Grill.

It has been with us since the beginning,” says Romano’s Macaroni Grill chef Michael Longworth.

Like most meals from the Italian Mediterranean region, Penne Rustica is a celebration of food, created to captivate the taste buds and fill the belly.

The dish begins with imported Italian penne pasta, succulent shrimp, roasted chicken and fresh prosciutto, which is typically found along the Mediterranean coast. A light-roasted garlic cream sauce and parmesan cheese are added before the whole dish is baked.

“It really is a one-dish meal,” says Longworth.

Although dishes are

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often tweaked and adjustments are made to most menu items, Longworth assures that the Penne Rustica is right just the way it is.

Romano's Macaroni Grill Where: Ala Moana Center 1450 Ala Moana Blvd.

Honolulu

Call: 356.8300

Hours: Sunday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 11 p.m

recipe

Mahi Mahi & Chutney

By Chef Chai Chaowasaree

Mother’s Day Special Menu Kenny’s Seafood Benedict Prime Rib & Eggs FREE CARNATION Shrimp & Scallop to the mothers and Fettuccine and more mothers-to-be. While supplies last.

841-0931

Kam Shopping Center Open 6am Daily

Mahi Mahi Ingredients: • 10 ounces fresh mahi mahi fillet • 1 ounce olive oil • salt and pepper, to taste Preparation: • Add olive oil in hot saute pan and sear mahi mahi on both sides.

Finish in 350-degree oven for approximately 6-8 minutes. www.sushisan.com

Chutney Ingredients: • 3 ounces Maui onion, finely diced • 6 ounces mango, diced • 6 ounces pineapple, diced • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced • 2 ounces olive oil • 2 tablespoons sugar • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/2 teaspoon jalapeno, de-seeded and minced

Open Daily 11am – 9pm • 1411 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 1 • (808) 944-0670

Preparation: • In a hot saute pan, add olive oil.

When it starts to smoke, add onions, jalapeno and minced ginger. Saute until onions become translucent.

• Incorporate apple cider vinegar, sugar and cumin, and simmer until vinegar reduces to 1/3 of its volume.

• Blend in diced mango and pineapple, and saute well.

• Add salt to taste Plating: • Place mahimahi on plate and top with 3-4 ounces of pineapple mango chutney.

• Finally, garnish with micro greens.

pamper mom on her

special day.

oh, btw In Dining Out’s Mother’s Day Restaurant Guide (April 24-30), the wrong photo appeared in our section for GSushi. The correct photo appears below. saturday, may 7

G-SUSHI

mother and daughter afternoon tea & fashion show

2919 Kapiolani Blvd. Suite 23 // Market City Shopping Center

Call: 732.9661

Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. .............................................................................

Showcasing fashion designs by Cinnamon Girl and featuring Mrs. Hawaii 2011 and former Miss Hawaii 2008, Nicole Fox 12:00 ~ 3:30pm (last seating at 3:00pm) 1:00 ~ 3:00pm Fashion Show

sunday, may 8

mother’s day brunch buffet 10:00am ~ 1:30pm

G-Sushi is slashing the prices on its four most-popular sushi sets just for Mother’s Day. On May 7 and 8 only, Da Bestest, Spicy Tuna Lovers, Captain Cook and Dim Sum Trio sets all will be offered at 25 percent off. (Regular cost for all sets is $8.79; special price is $6.59.)

All Sets on Special // $6.59 each

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

D I N I N G O U T | M AY 1 - 7, 2 0 1 1 | 1 9

WHERE TO DINE Willows, The

AMERICAN

Symbol Key

4 Kings Kitchen

Breakfast

2671 S. King St. 951-5464

Lunch

Located inside of Zippy’s

Panya

BAKERY

Atlantis Seafood & Steak

Dinner

2284 Kalakaua Avenue 922-6868

After Midnight

d.k Steakhouse

Alcohol served

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

Online

Tropics Bar & Grill 2005 Kalia Road Hilton Hawaiian Village (Ali‘i Tower) 949-4321

Catering

Napoleon’s Bakery

901 Hausten St. 952-9200

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

Fendu Boulangerie 2752 Woodlawn Dr. Manoa Marketplace 988-4310

La Palme D’or Ala Moana Center - Mall Level Mountain side, next to Shirokiya 941-6161

BUFFET Camellia Buffet

Larry’s Bakery

930 McCully St. 951-0511/0611

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

May is…

Best “Japanese Style” Shabu Shabu in Hawaii

GRAND OPENING

Military Appreciation Month Thank You to our Troops!

w/coupon. Exp. 5/7/11

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

1221 Kapiolani Blvd. 597-1655

Best Cantonese Cuisine Live Maine Lobster $12.99 each (with entrée purchase)

Lunch Special $5.99

BUFFET All You Can Eat

Open daily 10am — midnight 923 KEEAUMOKU ST.

955-3388

~ Featuring ~

Crab Legs & BBQ Ribs Lunch $15.95 adults / $10 children Dinner $18.95 adults / $12 children

MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW FOR

Graduation • Mother’s Day Special Set Party A Menu

$

(feeds 10 people)

99

Egg Blossom Soup • Sweet Sour Spareribs Beef Broccoli • Salt & Pepper Shrimp Steamed Fish • Oyster Sauce Chicken Gon Lo Mein • Steamed Rice Call for Menu B-$120 & Menu C-$140 Kam Shopping Center | 847-1234 • 841-8668 | M-Sun 10:30am - 8:30pm

Make It An IHOP Day ALA MOANA BLVD. (Waikiki) • KUHIO AVE (Waikiki) • PEARL CITY • KANEOHE • HILO Ala Moana (Free Parking)

@IHOP_Hawaii

Ala Carte Menu also available Party Room Available for 20-80 people Open Daily 10am to 9:30pm FREE Ample Parking @ FHB after hours

Private Party Room for Graduation Party, Birthday, Baby Shower, Bridal Shower... 25 – 35 People, Set Menu Available ($18 – $20)

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

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

Military Spouse Appreciation Day Hale Koa honors our spouses for all they do with

Friday, May 6th, 2011

FREE Chocolate Fantasy Dessert Buffet with your dinner (with valid military spouse ID)

Follow us on

For complete eligibility, visit www.halekoa.com

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Chocolate!

WHERE TO DINE Koko Cafe

Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine

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

949-4321

590 Farrington Hwy 692-9880

Makino Chaya

Duck Yun

CHINESE

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

Canton House Restaurant 162 N. Hotel St. 521-3788

Golden Duck

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

CATERERS

923 Keeaumoku St. 955-3388

1132 Cafe

Yakiniku Camellia Buffet

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

Canton Seafood Restaurant

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

2494 S. Beretania St. 944-0449

Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant

Chin’s Chinatown Restaurant

CAFE

A Catered Experience Anytime Cafe

94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd.

677-7744

Market City Shopping Center 2919 Kapiolani Blvd 735-3888

Kahai Street Kitchen 237 Kalihi Street, 845-0320

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1023 Maunakea St. 521-4492

Chin’s Harbor View Restaurant

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant

1 Aloha Tower Drive, #283 538-9881

3553 Waialae Ave. 738-8666

Hanaki Shabu Shabu

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111 N. King St. 521-8268

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Mother’s Day ~ Sunday, May 8, 2011 DIM SUM BUFFET

DINNER BUFFET

Seating at: 9:30AM, 11:30AM and 1:30PM

Seating at: 5:00PM and 7:00PM

FEATURING: Hong Kong Style Dim Sum Soups & Salads Beef Broccoli, Salt & Pepper Shrimp, Orange Chicken More Entrées & Desserts

FEATURING: Roasted Pig, Snow Crab Legs, Prime Rib, Peking Duck w/Bun, and Shrimp Cocktail Soups & Salads Stir Fried Entrees More Entrées & Desserts Adults $27.99

Adults $21.99

Seniors 60 & Over $17.99 Children ages 3 -12 $13.99

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

MANOA MARKETPLACE (Tons of FREE Parking) 988-1551

Seniors 60 & Over $24.99 Children ages 3 -12 $17.99

www.themandalayhawaii.com 1055 Alakea St. 525-8585

Excluding all coupons and other discounts. Dine-in only.

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

Mother’s Day Weekend Special Menu Ala Carte menu also available

May 5, 7 & 8 Only Chinese Roasted Duck Salad Imperial Scallop Soup Peking Duck w/Steamed Buns Honey Walnut Shrimp Sizzling King Salmon Steak Orange Chicken Shitake Mushroom E-Mein Chan’s Special Fried Rice Mother’s Day Dessert

228 108

$ $

(for 10 people) (for 4 people)

Reservations recommended

2380 Kuhio Ave • Tel: 923-2260 $2/2 hr. parking Miramar at Waikiki Mon-Fri 5:30-10pm

SENIOR SPECIAL

30% OFF Lunch 50% OFF Dinner Sun-Thu 10:30am-10:30pm; Fri/Sat 10:30am-Midnite 1113 Smith St.

545-3008

2 hours Free Parking in rear

Excluding Holidays. 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. Not valid during Makittii’s Happy Hour 5:30-7:30 pm. Expires 5/15/11

98-150 Kaonohi St. • Tel: 486-5100 BIRTHDAY SPECIAL FREE BIRTHDAY MEAL FOR ANY AGE With Family and Group

LUNCH & DINNER

20% OFF

Excluding Holidays. 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.

Not valid during Makittii’s Happy Hour 5:30-7:30 pm. Expires 5/15/11 D I N I N G O U T | M AY 1 - 7, 2 0 1 1 | 2 1

WHERE TO DINE Hee Hing Restaurant

Maple Garden /Yen King

449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

909 Isenberg St. 941-6641

Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant

ON ON

at McCully

Mini Garden Orient & Vegetarian Cuisine

Ala Moana Shopping Center 1450 Ala Moana Blvd.

4th Floor - Ho’okipa Terrace 947-8818

1113 Smith St. 545-3008

1055 Alakea St. 525-8585

Don Ho’s Island Grill Aloha Tower Marketplace 528-0807

FAMILY DINING Angelo Pietro Honolulu

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant

Mandalay (The)

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

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

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

Little Villlage Noodle House

Bibas

1110 McCully St. 946-8833

Seafood Village Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa

2065 S. Beretania St. 946-3828 new

On On at McCully

I Love Country Cafe

1585 Kapiolani Blvd. #110 941-0555

Liliha Square 524-1628

885 Queen St. 4725 Bougainville Dr. 783-7901

GROUP PARTIES WELCOME! 50 Different Items to Choose From

1936 S. Kin g S t .

941-2835 Loc a l Jap an e s e S ty l e D i n i n g D i n n er 5 - Mi d ni g ht • L a te P u p us 10 - 2 a m FREE ENTREE ON YOUR B-DAY! PERSON w/ Valid ID & *BIRTHDAY ADULT (guests) to qualify. *2FREE * ENTREE (up to $19 value).

valid on May 5th only.

LUNCH 10:30am-2:30pm...$15.95 DINNER 2:30pm-10pm......$22.95

KIDS EAT FREE MONDAY & TUESDAY

FREE PARKING!

- Ages 2 to 7 years old. *1KIDS * Child per Adult

2494 S. Beretania St. Signature dishes offered as Daily Specials

Get a zpassport and take your tastebuds around the world to Morocco, Greece, France, Italy and other countries.

Start collecting your stamps with each pizza purchase and earn FREE PIZZA while savoring these international flavors.

“FEATURED ITEM OF THE WEEK”

Casablanca | Greek | Provence | Napoli zpizza Kailua (Next to Boots & Kimo’s) 151 Hekili St. Kailua (808) 230-8400

zpizza Ward Centre (Auahi Streetfront) 1200 Ala Moana Blvd.

Honolulu (808) 596-0066

Promotional period: April 1- May 26, 2011.

Hamburger Stroganoff

DINE IN or TAKE-OUT

ALA MOANA CENTER, MALL LEVEL, MAUKA NEXT TO VICTORIA’S SECRET

Catering from casual to exquisite events

kahaistreet-kitchen.com

May 8,

#9 Basil Chicken

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

Available May 1st

Red chocolate cake, topped with a decadent cream cheese icing.

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

2011

OF THE

6.25

Call For Take Out

www.bangkokchefexpress.com 2 2 | D I N I N G O U T | M AY 1 - 7, 2 0 1 1

237 KALIHI ST. (Corner of Kahai and Kalihi)

ph 845-0320

946-6388 • Hotline 597-8880

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

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

Price slightly higher at Ala Moana, Pearlridge and Kahului.

RED VELVET CAKE & CUPCAKE

Lunch

Call for Reservations

Seafood Dim Sum Buffet: Honey Walnut Shrimp Steamed Butter Fish • Roasted Turkey and many more Chinese Dishes Assorted Desserts

Dinner

Crab Leg Seafood Buffet: Steamed Snow Crab Dungeness Crab with Salt & Pepper Garlic Honey Walnut Shrimp Salt & Pepper Shrimp and many more Chinese Dishes Assorted Desserts

HO HO Chinese Cuisine 590 Farrington Hwy • Kapolei Marketplace

692-9880

WHERE TO DINE IHOP

Kenny’s Restaurant

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

1620 N. School St. 841-0931

Wailana Coffee House

Panya Bistro • Bakery • Bar

1860 Ala Moana Blvd.

955-1764

Ala Moana Center, Mauka - Mall Level 946-6388

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

Zippy’s Call the one nearest you.

Restaurant Epic 1131 Nuuanu Ave. 587-7877

Kani Ka Pila Grille

J2 Asian Fusion

2169 Kalia Rd, Outrigger Reef on the Beach

3441 Waialae Ave.

626-5368

924-4990

JJ Bistro & French Pastry

Kit N Kitchen

FILIPINO Tanaka Saimin

1010 University Avenue 942-7622

3447 Waialae Ave.

739-0993

Max’s Of Manila

888 N. Nimitz Hwy #103 524-2020

94-300 Farrington Hwy 801 Dillingham Blvd.

951-6297

Mother’s Day Special Menu

159

$

Scallop Soup • Chinese Chicken Salad Peking Duck • Steamed Sea Bass with Ginger & Onions Salt & Pepper Shrimp • Capitol Pork Chops Boneless Chicken Cake Noodle • Rice Chef’s Dessert of the Day

All sushi sets just

6

$

Special Menu for10

111 N. King St. near Maunakea 7am -10pm No credit cards accepted for special menu

521-8268

59 Reg. $879

May 7th & 8th Only

Da Bestest

Won Ton Soup Offer valid on dine-in orders only. Must present coupon.

Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons. Exp 5/31/11

Military w/ID receive 10% OFF facebook.com/phomylienhawaii

WESTRIDGE SHOPPING CENTER • 488-4900 (Next to Makino Chaya) 98-150 Kaonohi St., Aiea Mon-Sat 10am-10pm • Sun 10am-8pm

NOW OPEN HOT CATERING NOW AVAILABLE 999 Bishop St. • First Hawaiian Center • 526-1777 See our Catering Menu at www.1132cafe.com

FREE Mexican Coffee Redeem this ad and recieve a free coffee with the purchase of any breakfast entree.

Limit one coffee per entree. Limited Time Only.

AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE

2740 East Manoa Rd • 988-8118 • M-Sat 11am-9pm • Sun 8am-8pm 41-865 Kalanianaole Hwy, Waimanalo • 259-7374 • M-Sat 11am-8pm • Sun 8am-8pm

10% OFF

Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)

5% OFF

Sunday May 1st!

Hong Kong Dim Sum & Regular Menu Items Brunch 9:30am–2:30pm $31.95 Omelette, Waffle, Prime Rib Stations & Much More!

Dinner 4:30–9:30pm Appetizers Stuffed Mushroom.............................................................$10.95 Jumbo Prawn w/Black Bean Sauce on Veg Medley .........$12.95 Fried Calamari Strips w/Marinara Sauce ........................$10.95

Excludes set menus; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, Char Siu & other specials. Not to be combined with any other offer. Expires 5/31/11.

Liliha Square by Times Supermarket

524-1628

PLEASE CALL FOR RESERVATIONS

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

Hot Jazz Harpist Shareen, experience the gentle crashing waves, pure ocean breezes and awesome beauty of Hawaii.

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

5% OFF

(near Airport and 99 Ranch Market)

(Charge) • Happy Day Chinese Restaurant 3553 Waialae Avenue

738-8666

g

in Breathtak

Celebrating 10 Years!

Entrees

(No coupons for these specials)

MoAr re

New Menu Changes Monthly!

Veal Marsala ........................................................................$18.95 Broiled Pork Medallion w/Blackberry Balsamic Sauce ..$19.95 Seafood Stuffed Eggplant...............................................$21.95

833-3728 • 2850 Paa St.

at the Colony Surf

1st Sunday Champagne Brunch!

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant

Chicken Gumbo or Clam Chowder or Caesar Salad

Whneirne gs

See You 1st

Credit Card Sale Only (With Coupon)

10% OFF(Cash) Must present coupon Expires 5/31/11

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

…Only at Michel ’s

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

FOR BANQUETS & PRIVATE PARTIES CALL 728-3463 D I N I N G O U T | M AY 1 - 7, 2 0 1 1 | 2 3

WHERE TO DINE FINE DINING

Top of Waikiki

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

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

INDIAN

Waikiki Business Plaza 2270 Kalakaua Ave. 923-3877

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

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

GREEK

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

Sam Choy’s BLC

Greek Marina

580 N. Nimitz Hwy. 545-7979

Koko Marina Shopping Center 7192 Kalanianaole Hwy. 396-8441

Stage Restaurant

Hy’s Steak House

1250 Kapiolani Blvd.

237-5429

2440 Kuhio Ave. 922-5555

The Fat Greek

Romanos Macaroni Grill

3040 Waialae Ave. 734-0404 1831 Ala Moana Blvd 941-3444 Ala Moana Food Court 949-2120

Ala Moana Center Hookipa Terrace 356-8300

$1 OFF Any Bread

www.thefatgreek.net

ITALIAN

Celebrating 15 years!

Lunch $12.95

purchases over $4

(Daily 11am - 2pm)

Must present coupon • exp. 5/5/11

Limited Time Only

DAILY BREAD SPECIALS

Fri,Sat,Sun

April 22–May 8

Lobster Tail & Seafood Platter Feast for 4 – $58

Available Only at Waialae & Waikiki

Lobster Tail, Shrimp, Salmon, Mussels, Calamari, Greek fries, Greek salad, Basmati rice, Pita bread, Baklava & 4 drinks

TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

Dinner Nightly

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

(5:30pm - 10pm) Belly Dancing Nightly Wednesday - Sunday

“All Natural no added chemicals”

Waialae - 734-0404

Waikiki - 941-3444

Ala Moana - 949-2120

988-4310

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

2752 Woodlawn Dr. • Manoa Marketplace

Buku Pandan

Lunch & Dinner

737-2900

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

FREE

Young coconut strips mixed with Pandan Gelatin in a fluffy cream sauce made more delicious with macapuno ice cream & rice flakes

Side Chinese Chicken Salad w/any entrée purchase w/ad. exp. 5/5/11 Dine-in or Take-out Offer good at King St. only

Now accepting

reservations & catering for

Mother’s Day

758 Kapahulu Avenue (Free Parking in Rear)

Domestic Beer $2.50 Imported Beer $3.50

“Cuisine of the Philippines” 801 Dillingham (next to Costco) Since 1945

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

951-MAXS (6297) www.maxsofmanila.com

w/an entree purchase. (Kahala location only)

4230 Waialae Ave., Kahala 737-7188 • 737-7288

1221 S. King St. 597-8088

MON-THUR 10AM-10PM/FRI-SUN 10AM-11PM

10:30AM-11PM EVERYDAY

MOTHER’S DAY B UFFET More than 40 items to choose from...

• Crab legs • Shrimp • Calamari • Roasted Duck • Dim Sum and many more!

May 8, 2011 Adult . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$24.95 Senior & Children 3-10 . .$5 OFF Children under 3 . . . . . . .FREE

10% Off Dim Sum Happy Hour Mon - Th 2:30p.m.-5:00p.m.

Seafood Restaurant Affordable Elegance 2 4 | D I N I N G O U T | M AY 1 - 7, 2 0 1 1

Open 10:30am to 10:00pm Ala Moana Shopping Center (above Macy’s)

with this ad. Expires 5/31/11. *Excludes beverages

WHERE TO DINE JAPANESE G Sushi Market City Shopping Center 2919 Kapiolani Blvd. #23 732-9661

Manoa Marketplace 2752 Woodlawn Dr. 988-5923

Kochi

Hanaki Restaurant

Makino Chaya

1345 South King St. 942-4848

Combination Appetizers Platter: Kataifi & Macadamia Nut Crusted Jumbo Black Tiger Prawns Alaskan King Crab Cake with Fresh Tomato & Mango Salsa Fresh Ahi Katsu with Wasabi Thai Curry Sauce Entrees: Fresh Local Fish with Thai Chili Ginger & Light Black Bean Sauce Thai Red Chicken Curry with Bamboo Shoots and Fresh Basil Seafood Pad Thai Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Shiitake Mushroom Demiglace Steamed White or Brown Rice Dessert for Four

36

11AM-2PM |

It took years of practice to perfect!

8.50

$

Featured Items Available Only At Million

➷Chicken Breast Bi Bim Naeng-Myun

Upscale American Bistro Plate Lunch

OPEN: Mon-Sat 11am-9pm Parking: turn into driveway between Kokua Market & 4 Kings

per person

2746 Kaimuki Avenue 732-1656

CHEF KAPO’S

FAMOUS MOCHIKO CHICKEN

2671A S. King St.

95

Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen

98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

Hinone Mizunone

Chef Chai’s Recommended Complete Family Style Dinner For Four

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort 2552 Kalakaua Ave, 931-6286

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

Chinese Cultural Plaza 536-3035

151 Hekili St., Kailua 230-8400

Sansei Seafood Restaurant

Kozo Sushi

Hifumi Japanese Restaurant

Z Pizza

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

1936 South King St. 941-2835

Manoa Marketplace 2756 Woodlawn Drive 988-1551

Ward Centre Auahi St. Shops 596-0066

$

Kobe Japanese Steak House 1841 Ala Moana Blvd.

941-4444

951-KING

(5464)

Chicken & Sushi Bento starting from

$5.95

choose from Garlic Chicken or Chicken Katsu

1910 Ala Moana Blvd. • 941-2898 • www.singhathai.com Across the street from Hilton Hawaiian Village, Free validated parking

YAKINIKU

➷

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

Chicken Breast Mul-Naeng-Myun

Since 1989

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

NEW HOURS: MON-SUN 11AM-12 MIDNIGHT

(served daily)

Mochiko Chicken

(Wednesday Only), or Karaage Chicken (Friday Only)

by Chef JJ Mon-Sat 9am to 7:30pm; Sun 9:30am to 6pm • 1111 McCully Street • 947-5411

Mother’s Day Special May 8, 2011 4-Course Meal Soup of the Day Choice of Appetizers Baked Lobster Avocado Crab Lagoon with Plum Sauce Choice of Entrees Fisherman Pie • Seafood Brioche Baked Salmon • Baked Lamb Lamb Stew • Cheese Ravioli Lobster and More!

Dessert Private Room Available - BYOB

CELEBRATE MOTHER’S DAY MAY 8, 2011

Hawaii’s Choice

For Catering!

5:00-9:00

Special Four Course Dinner Menu $43-$46

10:30-1:00 Special Four Course Lunch Menu $37-$39

5:00-9:00 Special Five Course Dinner Menu $49-$52 Regular Menu is not available.

Please visit our website at www.dkrestaurants.com to view the menu For reservations please call 808-533-4476 or email svillatora@dkrestaurants.com

Now Accepting Reservations • 739-0993 | 626-5368

Relax & Enjoy Your Family! Let us help with ALL of your catering needs.

CATERING HOTLINE 783-7901 www.ilovecountrycafehawaii.com www.chinatownexpress-hawaii.com

Restaurant Row • 500 Ala Moana Blvd. • 808.533.4476 Visit our website at www.dkrestaurants.com D I N I N G O U T | M AY 1 - 7, 2 0 1 1 | 2 5

WHERE TO DINE Sushi San

Sushi Ichiban

1411 Kapiolani Blvd, Suite 1 944-0670

3579 Waialae Ave. 737-8820

KOREAN

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

Frog House Restaurant 1604 Kalakaua Ave. 951-9370

Sumo Ramen

Tanaka of Tokyo

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

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

Sushi Company

Ton Ton Ramen

1111 McCully Street 947-5411

95-050 Farrington Hwy, Waipahu 677-5388

Yakiniku Million 626 Sheridan St. 596-0799

Orine Sarang Chae 905-A Keeaumoku St. 955-0646

MEDITERRANEAN The Pyramid Restaurant

Richo

758 Kapahulu Avenue 737-2900

3008 Waialae Ave. 734-2222

Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine

735-8488 Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine

NEW DISH SPECIAL

Sunday, May 8, 2011

Dinner Daily from 4:30pm 949 Kapahulu Avenue

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Open 24 Hours 1860 Ala Moana Blvd. Validated Parking

16.95

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Dinner

29.95

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Ocean Wrap Mixed Seafood Soup • Tea Smoked Kahuku Shrimp • Kalua Short Ribs Opakapaka Filets with Thai Sauce Stir Fry Seasonal Vegetable Minute Chicken • Fried Noodle Steam Rice Dessert-Mango Pudding Specials not valid on Holidays. Advance Reservations required, please call 971-1818.$3 self park validation only. • Ask about our Kama‘aina Discount

Chicken Salad Minced Beef Cilantro Soup Chive Dumpling • Pork Hash • BBQ Pork Bun Nori Spring Roll • General Tso’s Chicken Kalua Short Ribs Beef Broccoli Fried Noodle Steam Rice Dessert-Mango Pudding

ON THE RISE

Mother’s Day Buffet 9:00 am - 2:30 pm $38.50 Adults

*Reservations Recommended

Dinner Buffet 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm $21.95

Dinner Special Three Course Tenderloin of Beef and Shrimp Scampi

**Youth, Children and E1-E5 pricing available for all venues

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

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4369 Lawehana St. (across Target in Salt Lake)

One of America’s Top 10 Chinese Restaurants

Pan Seared Veal Sweetbreads, White Bean Ragout

Limited Reservations 40% Off bottles of wine or no corkage fee

946-2073 • 2710 South King St. www.fukuyadeli.com

Celebrate Mother’s Day at

Frog Legs Provencale

Crepe with Pastry Cream, Fresh Strawberries

Back by Popular Demand Our Famous Cinnamon Bread!

www.larrysbakery.com

Wednesday, May 18 6:30 pm

Experience exotic foods from the past

Medallion of Beef Tenderloin, Truffle Sauce

Delicatessen & Catering

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

Cupcake Bouquets Custom Cookies • Cakes Gift Baskets • Fundraising

Lunch

Open Everyday 10am-10pm / Except Sun & Wed 10am-9pm

2919 Kapiolani Boulevard • Market City Shopping Center

We have a menu for you!

$ 95

955-1764

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(corner of Kapahulu and Kaimuki Ave.)

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Lion Head Meatball Pho BUY ONE, GET ONE

A Blast from the Past

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

Serg’s Mexican Kitchen 2740 East Manoa Rd 988-8118 41-865 Kalaniaole Hwy (Waimanalo) 259-7374

Wahoo’s Fish Taco 940 Auahi St. #140 591-1646

OKAZUYA

SHABU SHABU

VIETNAMESE

Shabu Shabu Bangkok

Fukuya Delicatessen & Catering

Pho Kitchen

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

2710 S. King St. 946-2073

2919 Kapiolani Blvd.

735-8488

Shabu Shabu House

PACIFIC RIM 3660 on the Rise

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

Pho My Lien

THAI

3660 Waialae Ave. 737-1177

98-150 Kaonohi St. 488-4900

Bangkok Chef

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

The Ocean House Restaurant

Saigon House

Souvaly Thai Cuisine

2169 Kalia Rd., Outrigger Reef Hotel 923-2277

2743 S. King St. 942-4577

803 Kam Hwy. 455-5888

Sunday, May 8 Celebrate Mother’s Day at 11:00 – 3:00 pm featuring our all you can eat Roasted Prime Rib & Alaskan Snow Crab Legs luncheon buffet and more!

New Hours of Operation: Breakfast Service: Sunday-Friday 630am-10am, Saturday 630am-1030am, Sunday Brunch 10am-2pm Lunch Service: Monday-Saturday 11am-2pm Dinner Buffet: Wednesday-Sunday 5pm-930pm *For information/reservations call Pagoda Restaurant at 948- 356

CHINESE HAWAIIAN DIM SUM BRUNCH BUFFET Over 25 salads and appetizers Hong Kong Dim Sum Bar Carved Roast Beef, Hot Chinese Entrees $22 Adults | $21 Seniors | $11 keikis 3 to 12 Served from 9:30am to 2:30pm SEAFOOD PRIME RIB DINNER BUFFET Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Char Siu Pork Tenderloin, Sashimi, Snow Crab Legs, Tako Poke and Hawaiian Luau Buffet $27 Adults | $26 Seniors | $14 keikis 3 to 12 Served from 4pm to 9pm

SPECIAL MENU FOR MOM Peking Duck Minced Chicken Silver Fungi Soup Curry Seafood with Banana Tempura Roasted Garlic Chicken Maine Lobster on E Mein Noodles Braised Beef Short Ribs Sweet and Sour Whole Fish Shredded Duck Breast Stir Fry Mango Tapioca Dessert Black Sugar Mochi $289 Table of Ten | $150 Table of 5-6

KOREAN CUISINE • LUNCH $15.95 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM • DINNER $22.95 2:30 PM -10 PM Kal Bi, Sirloin, Chicken, Sashimi Spicy Pork, Oysters (Fri/Sat/Su) *DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGESWITH THIS AD. EXP. 5/30/11.

This menu will be featured from May 6 through May 11 449 KAPAHULU AVE., STE 101

735-5544

930 McCully St. • 951-0511/951-0611

• PRIVATE PARTY ROOM • CONVENIENT PARKING

Brunch Buffet

26.95

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Prime Rib, Crab Legs, Poke, Omelette Station and much more!..

10am – 3pm

Lunch 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. • Dinner 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. at the old Waikiki III Theatres. Parking available at the Pro-Park location Seaside Ave. Pay $2 at the Restaurant.

www.atlantisseafoodsteak.com

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tableside @ Kani Ka Pila Grille

Right: Server Karsten Zane with a plate of Crispy Pork ($12.50) Inset: Crispy Pork ($12.50)

ani Ka Pila Grille at the Outrigger Reef on the Beach is the perfect place to relax and unwind while enjoying top-notch island cuisine and fabulous music. This poolside restaurant, located in the heart of Waikiki, serves up appetizing meals during the day and night. But it’s the music that crowds can’t seem to get enough of.

Located at 2169 Kalia Road, Kani Ka Pila Grille is open daily, 6:30-10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Call 924.4992.

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Lawrence Tabudlo photos

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