Hawaii Dining Out 29 Jan 2012

JAN. 29-FEB. 4, 2012

More than 75 years after first opening its doors in Kaimuki, Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen continues to deliver time-honored Japanese food favorites to loyal patrons. (from left) Sekiya’s manager Mary Kaui and cashier Irish Debera offer up several restaurant classics, including Hash Tempura, Beef Teriyaki, Marinated Fried Chicken and Orange Freeze.

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Since opening its doors in 1976, Hy’s has become a favorite for fine-dining steak lovers. In addition to a Top Steak House Rating of Excellent by Zagat Survey, this award-winning restaurant also has been recognized for its desserts, wines and overall excellence in ambiance and service.

“Our menu offers a variety of USDA Prime steaks cooked over our kiawe wood broiler, which is viewable by our guests as it is in the broiler dining room,” says general manager Bab Panter. “We have a great variety of seafood, great appetizer selection, a memorable Rack of Lamb, and a full eight-rib spring lamb rack from Australia, which is extremely popular. We also offer a half-rack, which we added because of popular demand. Hy’s also is known for its

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many tableside preparations, flambé desserts, Caesar and Warm Spinach Salad made from scratch tableside, as well as the carving of Rack of Lamb, Chateaubriand and more.”

There’s no doubt that the steaks are king at Hy’s (offered in a variety of cuts: New York Strip, Delmonico, Filet Mignon, Bone-In New York Strip, T-Bone Steak and Porterhouse T-Bone Steak — King of T-Bones), however, 1 Lamb and Alaskan King Crab Legs are very impressive as well.

Also popular are Chilled Oysters en Half Shell ($17.95), and Oriental Style Hawaiian Fresh Catch, which is steamed and served sizzling with peanut and sesame oils, ginger and green onions, on a bed of stir-fried Oriental vegetables (market price). And Hy’s specialty Flambe desserts are just too

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Dining Out//Cover Story//Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen

Saimin (small $4.95)

The quaint neighborhood of Kaimuki is known for its red dirt, vast number of hills and small-town charm. Take a stroll through the neighborhood with any old-time resident and you’ll soon notice that Kaimuki hasn’t changed much over the years. In fact, you’ll continue to find many small businesses that have been serving the community for generations, including Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen, the place to go for all of your local Japanese favorites.

Located across from Kaimuki High School, Sekiya’s has been a staple in the East Oahu community for more than 75 years, and owner Joy Morihara attributes quality food and loyal customers as the secret to its longevity.

“Sekiya’s opened in 1935, and this is our third location, to be exact. We started out on School Street as a tiny okazuya, then we relocated to Kapahulu, and eventually to Kaimuki in 1955, and we’re still here today,” she says with a laugh. “We offer the same local food that we’ve been offering for generations. Our customers have been eating here since they were kids, and we’ve generated quite a following.

We’re very appreciative of their continuous support.”

Sekiya’s was founded by Morihara’s grandparents Taisuke and Katsuko Sekiya, and today, Morihara, along with her aunt Doris Hara, spearhead this familyowned business, which comfortably seats 88 diners respectfully and has 40 employees on staff.

“All of our employees have been working here for ages, and even though we’re not related it feels like one big family,” Morihara says. “We have several chefs as well, all of whom have been employed here for a long time.”

Well, Sekiya’s must be doing something right. According to Morihara, the menu hasn’t changed much since the beginning, with the exception of a few add-ons here and there. Sekiya’s classics include full-course meals

of the ever-popular Marinated Fried Chicken ($12.95), Oxtail Soup ($13.95), Beef Sukiyaki ($14.95) and Beef Teriyaki ($11.95), to name a few, all served with miso soup, rice, tsukemono and hot tea.

“Marinated Fried Chicken will always be a mainstay on our menu and features tender chicken thigh soaked to perfection in a light Teriyaki sauce, floured and deep-fried. It also comes with a daikon sauce that’s very tasty,” she explains. “Beef Sukiyaki also is very delicious with shiitake mushroom, tofu, round onion, makina, green onion, gobo and itokonyaku.”

But what always keeps customers coming back time and time again is Sekiya’s signature saimin.

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The soup base is made from scratch with dried shrimp base, konbu and chicken — so don’t be surprised if you slurp up every last drop.

Sekiya’s accommodates all appetites with small ($4.95), large ($6.95) and extra large ($8.95) portions to choose from. Morihara says most people prefer to keep it simple, topping off their saimin with only char siu and green onions. Bean sprouts can be added for 70 cents and vegetables cost $1.20 more. And regulars to the eatery know that a bowl of saimin isn’t complete without a BBQ Stick ($1.95) on the side. Sekiya’s saimin repertoire also includes Fried Saimin ($7.15), Karai Saimin ($7.95) and Crispy Saimin ($2.25).

“Our saimin is prepared the oldfashioned way,” Morihara states.

“It’s local, home-cooked

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saimin, and that’s hard to come by these days.

“Most of the items on our menu are derived from family recipes which have been developed over the years, and they haven’t changed — the taste and quality remain consistent.”

Sekiya’s is open daily, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Patrons also can take advantage of the okazuya from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every day.

“If you’re on the go, you can always pick up something from the okazuya. We offer everything from Inari sushi, nori maki, musubi, fried noodles, chow fun noodles, barbecue meat, butterfish, shoyu hot dogs, tempura and more,” Morihara says.

“Prices range from 55 cents to $3, and things sell out relatively quickly because there’s something for everyone.”

You could say the food speaks for itself at Sekiya’s. The atmosphere is comfortable, casual and unpretentious, in which diners can simply seat themselves. Yet, take note of the outdoor fishpond at the rear of the restaurant, because there’s more to it than meets the eye.

“My grandfather always had a fishpond wherever he lived, so it was only fitting to also have one at the restaurant,” Morihara explains. “The kids who come by love to feed the koi in the pond, and the fishpond is believed to bring about good luck and good fortune.”

Take it as you will, but perhaps the fishpond has played a role in Sekiya’s continued success.

However, Morihara says, more importantly, business sustainability has to do with the quality of the food.

“We serve home-cooked food, there’s nothing instant about it, and people like the taste of it too. It’s good local-style food which everyone enjoys.”

And we couldn’t agree more.

There’s just something so comforting about a good old-fashioned hamburger served with a hearty bowl of saimin — a local take on the Americanized soup and sandwich combo. Add a side order of Hash Tempura ($5.70, six pieces; 95 cents for each additional piece) to that, and it’s a match made in heaven. Finally, why not end your meal on a sweet note with Sekiya’s Orange Freeze ($4.95) or Hot Fudge Sundae ($5.95).

“I’ve seen generations of people grow up here. Some went to school at Kaimuki High School, and some customers will come as far as Mililani or North Shore to eat here.

Our customer base is pretty amazing,” Morihara says with a smile.

“We have some people who eat here every day; it’s very nice for us. And every so often we will get new customers drifting in, and they seem to like it, too.”

At a place where continuity is key, Morihara has high hopes for the future of Sekiya’s.

“I hope that we can keep on cooking for many more years to come, and keep on serving our customers as well as their children and grandchildren.”

Simple comfort food is what it’s all about.

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Restaurant & Delicatessen More than 75 years after first opening its doors in Kaimuki, Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen continues to deliver time-honored Japanese food favorites to loyal patrons.

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(from left) Sekiya’s manager Mary Kaui and cashier Irish Debera offer up several restaurant classics, including Hash Tempura, Beef Teriyaki, Marinated Fried Chicken and Orange Freeze.

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Dining Out//Cover Story

Marinated Fried Chicken ($12.95)

Where: 2746 Kaimuki Ave., Honolulu Call: 732.1656 Hours: 8 a.m.-10 p.m. SundayThursday, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. FridaySaturday Okazuya open 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., fullcourse meal service begins at 9 a.m.

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Pupus with a view at Tropics Bar & Grill

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f the idea of pupus on the beach is not enough to entice a trip into Waikiki, the appetizer menu at Tropics Bar & Grill at Hilton Hawaiian Village just may do it.

Poke, shrimp, nachos, whatever, just taste better when the view includes the glittering ocean, smooth trade winds, bikini and surf short-clad beachgoers, and, at least for this week, a never-ending array of “is that who I think it is?” Pro Bowl invitees and alumni.

Coconut Crusted Shrimp ($15) is a perfect accompaniment to the visual and audible pleasures of Waikiki. Big, crispy, sweet and juicy, with a side of lemon and a slightly spicy mango cocktail sauce — it’s not just great finger food but great food period.

Ahi Tuna Poke ($14) is another seaside favorite. Made with sashimi-grade ahi that is brought in fresh each morning, the creamy fish is mixed with shoyu, Maui onion, hijiki, toasted sesame seeds, chili flakes and garnished with watercress to add a nice visual effect, and to

signal to others that the Island favorite has arrived. Not enough fish? Check out Furikake & Beer-Battered Fish & Chips ($17).

The fish is light, the batter crispy and the seasoned fries, are, well, crazy good.

Tropics Nachos ($15) made with fresh tortilla chips, sour cream, salsa, guacamole, jalapenos, Cheddar cheese and kalua pork is a popular choice, and sloweating enough to provide ample viewing time.

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Tropics offers five thin-crust and tasty choices, including Hawaiian, Margherita, Italian Sausage and Pepperoni, and Bacon and Bleu Cheese. However, if I were to pick just one, it would be Fire Grilled Chicken & Mushroom ($16). This pizza features grilled chicken, Hamakua mushrooms, Big Islandmade goat cheese and a basil pesto, and it was almost enough to make me forget the coworkers I was dining with.

Who am I kidding? I dismissed them the minute the first appetizer crossed the table. I ended up walking home. But it was worth it.

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melettes and pancakes, burgers and fries, milkshakes and sandwiches — these seemingly have been the standards of the “old-school” American diner, those traditional 24-hour hangouts where the aroma of coffee hits your nose upon entering the eatery.

At Wailana Coffee House, which opened in 1969 in the former home of Kapiolani Drive Inn, all your favorites are on the menu as well as a few ethnically customary items, Wailana which separates Wailana from the rest.

Exclusively on Thursdays, Wailana serves Coffee House its Oxtail Soup with homestyle care that Where: brings comfort to the senses. Priced at 1860 Ala Moana Blvd., $10.50, the soup goes through hours of Honolulu preparation and meticulous phases before it is ladled into each bowl.

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“This is one of the best on the island, and this is according to some people who know their oxtail soup,” says longtime customer Norbert Enos with a laugh, who wishes he could come by every Thursday for the soup.

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hen Seiju and Ayako Ifuku opened Rainbow Drive-In just off Kapahulu Avenue in 1961, their goal was to offer up food geared toward the working class and beach crowd.

The couples’ philosophy was to serve plate lunches featuring ample portions of simple but delicious food accompanied by two scoops of rice and a scoop of macaroni salad — and all at reasonable prices. More than 50 years later, the tradition continues as kamaaina and visitors flock from around the island and the world to eat at Rainbow Drive-In. Fittingly, Rainbow’s Kapahulu location serves as a link between customers of multiple backgrounds. On a recent visit, the line at the eatery’s order window included tourists from Japan and Canada, visitors from the Mainland, a few construction workers taking a break from the sweltering heat, and former University of Hawaii turned Oakland Raiders football player Samson Satele, who was in town for Pro Bowl festivities. As Rainbow Drive-In vice president Jim Gusukuma puts it, “we have a great mix of customers, from construction workers to office workers, and look at the amount of tourists we have here.

It’s a great mix, and it kind of represents all the colors of the rainbow, and that’s what we’re all about. We’re so proud that we can appeal to a great cross-section of customers.”

Little has changed in the 50-plus years since Rainbow Drive-In began pumping out popular plates. After all, why mess with recipes that have been shared with multiple generations of diners? The only noticeable alteration to the iconic eatery can be found at its menu display, where digital screens have replaced the old static and hand8 | DINING OUT | JAN. 29-FEB. 4, 2012

written menu boards. But don’t worry, the menu items and recipes haven’t changed a bit, Gusukuma insists.

“We just completed our 50th anniversary celebration in October, 2011, and going forward, we intend to be around for the next 50 years so we’ve modernized a little bit,” says Gusukuma, the son-in-law of the establishment’s owners. “If you come down to Rainbow Drive-In, you’ll notice that we have replaced our static menus with digital boards; we used to use hand-written dry erase boards for our specials, but now we feature a revolving digital board. Even though we’ve done some things to modernize, our food is still the same, original recipes, the Ifuku family still owns and operates the restaurant and we haven’t changed the food or its presentation one bit.”

Following a brief absence because of a lack of supply and soaring prices, mahi mahi recently made its return to the Rainbow menu at the start of the new year. Customers may indulge in favorites including Mahi Plate ($8.25), which features tender, juicy pieces of fish with tartar sauce and Mahi Sandwich ($4.50).

“I don’t know why there was a

shortage, but I do know that mahi mahi was difficult if not impossible to get,” Gusukuma says. “And, if you could get it, it was so expensive that we decided not to serve it because one of the things Rainbows is known for is good value. At the time, mahi was very popular, but the cost-per-plate would have been too high for us. So, we substituted ahi and katsu-ed it, and while customers enjoyed it, the majority of them expected mahi and wanted it back. After the first of the year, we were able to secure some mahi mahi at a more-reasonable price and we are offering it again. We’re happy to do it, too.”

Mahi is also a major component of the eatery’s most popular plate, Mix Plate ($7.75). The heaping helping features mahi mahi, teriyaki barbecue beef and boneless chicken all perched atop the standard two scoops of rice and a scoop of macaroni salad.

Boneless Chicken ($7) is another local favorite, and comes smothered with brown gravy.

“Our Mix Plate is the most popular plate,” says Gusukuma as he offers advice to a first-time customer who was in awe of all the tasty offerings from which to choose. “It’s kind of a

sampler, so it has mahi mahi fillet, teriyaki beef and our boneless chicken cutlet. Boneless Chicken is our second most popular plate, and it comes with brown gravy. Although Mix Plate is the most popular, Boneless Chicken is not far behind.”

Customers also return for other local favorites including BBQ Pork ($7.25), which features a marinade that has been used since the store originally opened, as well as Chili Plate ($6). Rainbow chili has become so popular that the restaurant now sells individual chili mix packets so customers can make and enjoy the dish at home.

Hawaiian Style Chili Seasoning and Rub ($4.95) is available at the RainbowTiki store located next door to the restaurant, and Gusukuma suggests using the powder as both a seasoning as well as a dry rub for spicing grilled meat. The store also offers everything under the proverbial rainbow, from T-shirts and hats to bags and gift cards.

And, as a special scoop for Dining Out readers, Gusukuma announced that customers will soon be able to purchase packets of Rainbow’s famous brown gravy and pancake mix. Stop by the RainbowTiki store after ordering a plate for more details.

“We’re grateful that our customers have allowed us to be here for the last 50 years, and we really, really appreciate it,” says Gusukuma as he smiles while watching customers dig into their plate lunches. “If you’ve been here before, you know that we try to keep our prices as low as possible, and give quick service while serving good food. That’s the secret to our success.

If we didn’t have the customers who continually support us, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do.”

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Rainbow Drive-In cashier manager Tessie Viloria with Mix Plate ($7.75)

Chili Plate ($6) and Rainbow Drive-In Hawaiian Style Chili Seasoning & Rub ($4.95)

Mahi Sandwich ($4.50)

BBQ Pork ($7.25)

Mix Plate ($7.75)

Mahi Plate ($8.25)

Boneless Chicken ($7)

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S Sakura Terrace Where: 1240 S. King St., Honolulu

Call: 591.1181

Hours: Monday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

5–10 p.m.; Sunday, 4:30–9:30 p.m.

Broiled Ika ($9), Japanese Barbecue Ribs ($9) and Black Tiger Shrimp ($9) Nathalie Walker photo

ince Sakura Terrace opened on South King Street in November, it has already become a local hot spot known for fresh seafood and affordable yet upscale Japanese fare.

Its name references the sakura, or cherry blossom, which blooms each spring for a fleeting moment, leaving many eager to catch a glimpse of the flower’s immense beauty.

Holding an array of symbolisms, the sakura brings new beginnings, just as its namesake ventures into new culinary frontiers with irresitable hot items — all served on hot plates and available briefly, like the blossom itself.

Locals fell in love with the eatery’s instant hits such as Sakura Chirashi Sushi Don and Spicy Ahi Don. And before long, you

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lue Hawaii is not your average sushi place. In addition to head chef Bronson Lizares’ delicious Japanese creations — including Sixty-Nine Roll ($15), Rainbow Roll ($15) and Chirashi Bowl ($11.95) — the friendly Pearl City spot recently added internationally inspired menu items.

Sink your teeth into the Party Platter ($21), a remarkable deal with two bacon-wrapped asparagus spears, two ebi fry, two kaki fry, three mussels, sautéed mushrooms, and sweet chili and katsu sauces. Stuffed Chicken Wings ($7.95 alone) steal the sharable platter’s spotlight with a perfectly seasoned Thai filling of ground pork, long rice, carrots, fish sauce, garlic and spices.

Management partner Emerson Ribao’s inspiration for expanding the menu stems from his desire to give customers the dining experience they want.

“I go around the tables and

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will delight in Sakura Steak ($15) as well, featuring 8 ounces of sautéed USDA Choice Steak.

Marketing director Marilyn Cariaga suggests dipping the succulent meat into a mixure of ponzu sauce and grated daikon with a touch of Japanese pepper for a twist. The dish also comes with asparagus, shiitake mushrooms, red and yellow peppers, rice, miso soup and wasabi.

As tasty as the spring bloom is beautiful, Sakura Nimono ($7) is a hard-tofind appetizer including boiled daikon, shaped into a cherry blossom and filled with chopped shrimp. The mixture is simmered in a soy, mirin and sake sauce along with a medley of Japanese fishcake, konnyaku, shiitake mushroom and quail eggs.

The comfortably modern dining space, complete with indoor and outdoor seating, as well as chic interior design, serves up other sizzling appetizers such as Broiled Ika (whole) and Japanese Barbecue Ribs, both priced at $9. Black Tiger Shrimp ($9) is sautéed in a butter sauce, and topped with garlic chips and a side of broccoli.

For an elegant lunch or romantic dinner, take in Sakura’s flowering menu before the season changes.

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So a lot of what Chirashi Bowl ($11.95) I put in the menu is guided the old favorite by adding by the customer,” explains shiso, an aromatic leaf popthe ever-charming Ribao. ular in Japanese cooking.

That’s how he came up Even though much of with Spaghetti Basilico the restaurant’s menu is ($7.95), a mildly spicy blend new, the customer response of garlic, basil, pasta and has been tremendous, with more, inspired by a patron popular dishes such as seeking more vegetarian Cheese Bread ($4.95), options. Ribao puts a spin on Shrimp Purses ($6.95) and Wind Surf & Turf ($16.95) drawing in diners.

Unique new items Blue Hawaii include “W” Roll ($7) with bacon-wrapped asparagus Where: sushi and Mussels ala “M” 1140 Kuala St. #104, ($6.95), a muscular version Pearl City of escargot. The initials in both titles represent staff Call: 456.2128 members who helped concieve the recipes, a sign of Hours: Monday–Thursday the personal touch that 11 a.m.–2 p.m., 4-9 p.m.; goes into everything at Friday–Saturday, 11 a.m.– Blue Hawaii.

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Paesano Ristorante Italiano Indulge in the vast flavors of Italia at Paesano Ristorante Italiano. With a location in Waimalu Plaza Shopping Center and another in Manoa Marketplace, this cozy establishment has made a name for itself within both communities.

“Many people celebrate special occasions here, such as birthday parties and anniversaries,” says owner Billy Rattanasamay.

And I couldn’t agree more. I’ve celebrated many of lifes precious moments at this renowned establishment, and Paesano also has been my go-to restaurant of choice whenever a craving for authentic Italian cuisine strikes. Therefore, in the mood for elaborate pasta adorned with an abundance of mushrooms, I knew Paesano was my best bet, with more than 80 pasta dishes gracing the menu. Imagine Mushrooms with Peppers Saute, Linguine served with a savory garlic mushroom sauce, and an alluring entree of Chicken alla Saltimboca Romana. Is your mouth

watering yet? Mine is!

Vegetarians will love Paesano’s onolicious appetizer of Mushrooms with Peppers Saute ($10.90), a blend of button mushrooms, mixed bell peppers and grilled slivers of onion sauteed with garlic olive oil. Then let the mushroom magic continue with Chicken alla Saltimboca Romana ($18.90 small, $22.90 regular). This entree consists of a mound of fresh linguine pasta served with breaded chicken thighs, spinach, mozzarella cheese and proscuitto ham doused with a tasty white wine, light butter, button mushroom sauce. Or, if chicken isn’t your cup of tea, and you’d rather let the fungi shine through on its very own, why not opt for your choice of pasta with mushroom sauce ($15.90 small, $18.90 regular)? Choose from linguine, fettucine or rigatoni topped with a succulent marinara or garlic sauce, enhanced with button mushrooms and sauteed in a light butter and white wine sauce.

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Viva Italia at Paesano Ristorante Italiano! burger is a personal favorite, and features a hearty all-beef patty, a giant Portobello Paesano Ristorante Italiano mushroom and your traditional burger Manoa Marketplace fixings of lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise 2752 Woodlawn Drive and ketchup nestled between Panya’s 988.5923 homemade, fresh burger buns. On a mission to make everyone happy, this Panya Bakery, Bistro & Bar award-winning eatery offers up a special Exquisite décor, premium customer something for vegetarians as well. Sink service and top-notch contemporary Euro- your teeth into a vegetarian-style Pesto Asian cuisine is what Panya is all about. Portobello Mushroom Burger ($10.95), Make your way through the entrance of served with the finest Portobello mushroom this chic and intimate restaurant, bar and — grilled and seasoned with a sprinkle bakery — conveniently located in Ala of salt and pepper — provolone cheese, Moana Center — and you’ll soon see lettuce and tomato. This burger is presented what all the hype is about. sans patty, and a succulent pesto sauce Everything on the menu is divine and makes way for additional flavor. will meet the desires of even the most Just when you thought things couldn’t indecisive diner. With a wide array of get any better than this, a side of fries noodles, salads, rice dishes, sandwiches, completes the meal. So, go ahead, enjoy burgers, fresh-squeezed juices and more, the Panya experience. seriously, what’s not to love about this joint? It has it all.

Panya Bakery, Bistro & Bar Manic for mushrooms? Factor this into Ala Moana Center your hunger equation: Panya’s Portobello 1450 Ala Moana Blvd.

946.6388 Mushroom Burger ($12.95). This onolicious

3660ONTHERISE 3660 Waialae Ave. // Honolulu

Valentine’s Day Prix Fixe Dinner // $75

BEACHHOUSEATTHEMOANA 2365 Kalakaua Ave. // Moana Surfrider

Four Course Valentine’s Day Menu // $85

Call: 737.1177 Web: www.3660.com Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Love is in the air at 3660 On The Rise. Choose from Crispy Garlic Scallion Shrimp with Honey Chili Aioli (pictured) or Short Rib & Foie Gras Tortellini with Apple Smoked Bacon Mushroom Jus before selecting either the Fresh Catch of the Day with Blue Crab, Kahuku Corn, Vine Ripened Tomatoes & Shiitake Mushroom Relish or Fire Roasted Tenderloin of Beef with Truffled Mushroom Sauce. End your romantic meal with Raspberry & Dark Chocolate Truffle Tart.

Call: 921.4600 Web: beachhousewaikiki.com Hours: Nightly, 5:30-9

Beachhouse’s Four Course Valentine’s Day Menu offers an array of love-worthy dishes to choose from. Chilled Native Tomato Soup or Grilled Prawn Salad start the night off right.

Entree options include 10 ounces of Filet, Butter Poached Maine Lobster or Atlantic Salmon with a choice of Baked Oysters or Seared Hawaiian Ahi on the side. With so many choices, why not enjoy the meal with a loved one and share each marvelous dish? Chocolate Decadence perfectly completes the evening.

949.4321 BALISTEAK&SEAFOOD Call: Web: hiltonhawaiianvillage.com Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 5:30-9 p.m.

2005 Kalia Road // Hilton Hawaiian Village

A romantic evening awaits you at Bali Steak & Seafood, where a Prix Fixe Menu begins with a champagne oyster shooter.

Diners may choose from lemongrass ginger-cured salmon, Nalo Farms’ arugula and Asian pear salad, foie gras mousse and duck confit or seared diver scallops. The main event is a Pistachio Dijon Lamb Loin with Eggplant Ragout, Big Island Honey Glazed Figs and Roasted Garlic Jus, only to be sweetened

by Kona chocolate raspberry mousse with Chambord glaze and Chantilly crème.

Prix Fixe Menu // $180 per couple, $95 per person

BLUEHAWAIISUSHI

Call: 456-2128 Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 4-9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

1140 Kuala St. #104 // Pearl City

Blue Hawaii knows how to rocka-sushi baby, especially on Valentine’s Day. Sparks will fly as you and your loved one enjoy the Party Platter (pictured), consisting of bacon-wrapped asparagus, stuffed chicken wings, mussels over baguette, ebi fry, kaki fry, sauteed mushrooms and sweet chili and katsu sauces on the side. Then satisfy your sweet tooth with one order of Fried Ice Cream in such delectable flavors as green tea, vanilla, chocolate, and cookies and cream.

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CHAI’SISLANDBISTRO 1 Aloha Tower Drive // Aloha Tower Marketplace

Special Four Course Dinner // $69.95 per person, $94.90 with Wine Pairing

HANAKIRESTAURANT 2756 Woodlawn Drive // Manoa Marketplace

Call: 585.0011 Hours: Nightly, 4-10, Dinner; Valentine’s Day, First Seating, 5 p.m., Second Seating, 8 p.m.

Allow Melveen Leed to serenade you with love songs, while enjoying a Special Four Course Dinner at Chai’s. Appetizers include Smoked Duck Breast Carpaccio Salad with Tangerine Vinaigrette.

For the main course, choose from dishes such as Steamed Chinese Style Fresh Onaga with Ginger & Shiitake Mushroom and Deconstructed Grilled Beef Tenderloin Wellington (pictured; add $25 for Kobe Beef). The Dessert Sampler features a Heart-Shaped White Chocolate Amore Truffle and more.

Call: 988.1551 Hours: Daily, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Lunch; 5-9:30 p.m., Dinner; Closed Tuesdays

988.4310 FENDUBOULANGERIE Call: Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 2752 Woodlawn Drive, Suite 5-119 // Manoa Marketplace

Your sweetheart will love Fendu Boulangerie’s French Macarons for Valentine’s Day. The bakery’s seductive almond meringue cookies with various fillings are offered in Lilikoi, Guava, Fresh Mint Leaf, Earl Grey, Manjari Dark Chocolate, Butterscotch, Orange Flower Water and Lemon Lime flavors.

Gift boxes also are available.

French Macarons // $2.25

HUKILAUHONOLULU 1088 Bishop St., LL.13 // Executive Centre Hotel

Mango Chipotle BBQ Glazed Baby Back Ribs // $15, $14 Happy Hour

Shabu Shabu // Prices start at $13

KISSATEN

Call: 593.1200 Web: kissatencafe.com Hours: Daily, 24 hours

88 Piikoi St. // Hawaiki Tower

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Roses are red, violets are blue, this Valentine’s Day, Hukilau’s the place for you! The restaurant’s Mango Chipotle BBQ Glazed Baby Back Ribs will leave you writing love poems about its tastiness. Featuring a half rack of ribs with Asian slaw on the side, this scrumptious dish is only available during happy hour and dinner.

Perfect for couples on Valentine’s Day, Hanaki’s Shabu Shabu meals allow lovebirds to share a pot filled with a soup base. These hot meals are brought to life with a variety of meats, seafood, vegetables, noodles and more.

Customers also may share a pot with two broths in the restaurant’s split-pots.

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Kissaten’s mouthwatering comfort food will melt your heart this Valentine’s Day. Try the Kissaten Melt, a panini sandwich filled with premium pastrami, caramelized onions, fresh mozzarella and Dijon aioli on sourdough, served with a small mesclun salad dressed in balsamic soy vinaigrette.

Diners may choose a complementary dessert to accompany the meal, of which the restaurant makes a fresh assortment daily ($1.50-$4).

KOBESTEAKHOUSE 1841 Ala Moana Blvd. // Honolulu

Valentine’s Special: The Ultimate Surf and Turf / $95 per couple

Call: 941.4444 Web: honolulukobe.com Hours: Daily, 5:30-10 p.m.; Lounge opens at 5 p.m.

You’ll be falling in love all over again after tasting Kobe’s Ultimate Surf and Turf. Each meal includes a starter portion of Edamame, Shabu Shabu soup, a super-size portion of grilled shrimp (4 pieces per person, 8 shrimp total), teppan vegetables, white rice and hot green tea. Save room for 12 ounces of Kobe Emperor Sirloin with a Tristan Lobster Tail and a choice of succulent Deep Sea Scallops or the Daily Fish, Barramundi (a white fish similar to sea bass).

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LARRY’SBAKERY 4369 Lawehana St. #3 // Honolulu

Call: 422.0059 Web: larrysbakery.com Hours: Monday-Friday, 6 a.m.-1 p.m.; Saturday, 6 a.m.noon; Closed Sundays

MAKINOCHAYA

Call: 486.5100 Hours: Daily, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Lunch; 5:30-9 p.m., Dinner

98-150 Kaonohi St. #B219 // Aiea

Let your heart overflow with affection as you enjoy Makino Chaya’s Chocolate Dessert Buffet, oozing with love in the form of a chocolate fountain.

Before diving into dessert, though, try the restaurant’s expansive array of seafood including Snow Crab at lunch and Miso Butterfish, Soft Shell Crab, Raw Oysters and Dungeness Crab at dinner.

Planning the perfect way to pop the question can be quite stressful. Larry’s Bakery makes it easy with their decorated heart-shape cakes that will leave your loved one ready to say, “I do.” The bakery also features an assortment of festive cookies and treats to make this Valentine’s a special one.

Assorted Seafood & Chocolate Dessert Buffet // $16.98, Lunch; $30.98, Dinner

Valentine’s Decorated Heart Shape Cakes & Cookies // Prices Vary

MAX’SOFMANILA 801 Dillingham Blvd. // Honolulu & 94-300 Farrington Hwy.// Waipahu

Seafood Paella // $23.95

NUUANUOKAZUYA 1351 Nuuanu Ave. // Honolulu

Call: 952.6297 Web: maxsofmanila.com Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Waipahu; Daily, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Dillingham

This Valentine’s Day, treat the whole family to a feast at Max’s of Manila with its Seafood Paella. Originating in Spain, the dish features a mixture of seasoned rice and a variety of seafood such as mussels, squid and shrimp cooked in a paellera, or large flat pan made for paella. The sharable dish serves four and is great for a double-date!

Call: 533.6169 Web: Nuuanuokazuya.com Hours: Monday-Friday, 5 a.m.-1 p.m.; Saturday, 5:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sunday, 7 a.m.-1 p.m.

NAPOLEAN’SBAKERY Various Locations around Oahu, including all Zippy’s

Napolean’s is ready for a velvety love affair with their assortment of Valentine’s baked goods. Try the Red Velvet Cake ($18.30*), Red Velvet Gourmet Cupcake ($2.60*, available from Feb. 1), Mini Heart-Shaped Cheesecake ($7.35 plain*/ $7.95 with topping*, available from Feb. 3), Valentine’s Day Cupcake ($1.25 each / $7.20 6pack*, available from Feb. 11) and Valentine’s Day Dobash Cake ($16.50*, available from Feb. 13). * Prices slightly higher at Zippy’s Ala Moana, Pearlridge

Valentine’s Day Featured Items // Prices Vary

OCEANHOUSE 1234 Kalia Road // Outrigger Reef on the Beach Hotel

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All you need is love, right? Well, it can be found in Ocean House’s Valentine’s Week Menu, available Feb. 11-14. Feel the love from Crepes Madagascar (pictured), rolled with sweet curried crab meat and topped with hollandaise sauce or Opakapaka en Pappilotte on a bed of crab, shrimp and scallop stuffing baked with a lemon, leek and Chardonnay cream sauce. Top it off with Flourless chocolate cake, fresh berries and Grand Mariner anglaise.

Add a little flavor to your Valentine’s Day with Nuuanu Okazuya’s assorted andagi. The exciting varieties include Red Velvet, Red Hot Cinnamon (pictured), Marshmallow, Strawberry Li Hing Mui and Plain (pictured). Pre-orders are preferred, or stop by the store for a one-of-a-kind Valentine’s treat. Available Feb. 14 only, while supplies last.

Valentine’s Day Flavored Andagi

Web: napoleonsbakery.com Hours: Most locations open 24 hours

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PAGODAFLOATINGRESTAURANT Call: 948-8356

98-1277 Kaahumanu St. // Waimalu & 2752 Woodlawn Drive // Manoa

1525 Rycroft St. // Honolulu

Call: 485.8883 (Waimalu) 988.5923 (Manoa) Hours: Daily, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Lunch; 5-9 p.m., Dinner

When celebrating a day of love, the perfect way to say, “be mine” is with Paesano’s divinely Italian entree, Seafood Dori. Love-bugs will delight in a medley of seafood sauteed with garlic, onion, fresh tomato, mushrooms and spinach, all made with the comforting restaurant’s homemade lobster sauce and served over pasta.

Seafood Dori

PANYABISTRO

Call: 597.8880 Web: panyagroup.com Hours: Monday-Saturday, 7 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

711 Queen St. // Ala Moana Center

Custom Made Valentine Cookies & Valentine Cake // Prices Vary

SAIGONPEARL

1450 Ala Moana Blvd. // Honolulu

Romano’s Macaroni Grill Valentine’s Week Menu // Prices Vary

SAKURATERRACE 1240 S. King St. // Honolulu

Have you been crushing on someone recently, hoping to win over that person’s heart on Valentine's Day? Treat that special someone to Saigon Pearl’s Dinner for Two, which features Summer rolls, Asparagus and Crab Soup, Shaken Beef — filet mignon stir fried with onion and garlic — Garlic Shrimp, Rice and Fried banana with ice cream for dessert. At $32.95 for two, you won’t find a better deal in town.

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Cupid’s arrow is aiming for Pagoda’s Valentine’s Day Special Dinner Buffet. You’ll be love struck with the salad bar, poke bar, Prime Rib, sushi hand-roll and pasta stations, as well as hot entrees like Steamed Alaskan Snow Crab Legs, Roast Duck with Spicy Plum Sauce and Steamed Whole Red Snapper with Asian Pesto Sauce. For dessert, load up on White Chocolate Bread Pudding, Chocolate Dipped Strawberries and more.

ROMANO’SMACARONIGRILL

The sweetest place to find some sugar for your sugar is at Panya this Valentine’s Day. The bistro and bakery’s treats include custom made Valentine Cookies ($4.25) and Valentine Cake ($26) with fresh raspberries and custard cream. Be sure to ask about the Valentine Cake’s new name, as Panya recently hosted a contest to name the special item.

Call: 955-7888 Hours: Daily, 10:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

1430 Kona St. #101

Valentine’s Day Special Dinner Buffet // $41.95, Adults; $18.95, Children

Web: pagodahawaii.com Hours: 5-9:30 p.m., Valentine’s Day Dinner Buffet

Call: 440.7910 Web: macaronigrill.com Hours: Valentine’s Week, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Celebrate Valentine’s Week from Monday, Feb. 13 through Sunday, Feb. 19 with an exciting new menu including indulgent favorites such as Lobster Ravioli and Chicken Parmesan. Dessert selections are Tiramisu or Lemon Passion Cake. And to spread the love, Romano’s Macaroni Grill will give each Valentine a special gift. Guests also can enter to win a Romantic Dinner for Two at the restaurant.

Call: 591-1181 Web: www.sakuraterrace.com Hours: Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Lunch; 5-10 p.m., Dinner; Sunday, 4:30-9:30 p.m., Dinner

A dreamy evening awaits you at Hawaii’s newest chic restaurant, Sakura Terrace Japanese Cafe. Get in the mood with the Sakura Chirashi Sushi Don, prepared with Ahi, Yellowtail, Salmon, King Crab Leg, Ikura and Uni on Sushi Rice with grilled Salmon flakes. From the eatery’s relaxing, upscale feel to high-quality Japanese cuisine, you’re in for your best Valentine’s Day yet.

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SAMCHOY’S 580 N. Nimitz Hwy. // Honolulu

Prix Fixe Menu // $57

Call: 545.7979 Web: samchoyhawaii.com Hours: Feb. 13-14, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-9 p.m.

Can you feel the love this Valentine’s night? Sam Choy’s provides a bountiful amount with its Prix Fixe Menu. The meal includes Ahi Carpaccio with Wasabi Aioli or Brie Won Ton with Cupid’s Marmalade, Shrimp Cake on Nalo Greens, Sliced Grilled Herb Crusted Striploin with a Bordelaise Sauce and Steamed Half Maine Lobster with a Béarnaise Sauce. Enjoy Hawaiian Potato Au Gratin and Steamed Waialua Asparagus on the side.

Sweeten the night with Tuxedo Mousse Cake.

THEROYALHAWAIIAN-AZURERESTAURANT 2259 Kalakaua Ave. // Waikiki

Four Course Menu // $80, Adult; $40, Children 6-12

ZPIZZA 1200 Ala Moana Blvd. // Ward Centre & 151 Hekili St. // Kailua

Rustica Pizzas // $12.95 First Pizza, Second for $6.47

Call: 921.4600 Web: royal-hawaiian.com Hours: Daily, 5:30-9 p.m.

Azure’s Toasted Kona Lobster Tails, complete with Green Garlic & Citrus Butter, Waialua Asparagus and Basil Parmesan Potatoes is the perfect Valentine’s Day entree. Then, let your loved-one know how sweet they are with the restaurant’s Kula Strawberry Tasting, including such delicacies as Strawberry Shortbread with Strawberry Sorbet, Strawberry Cheesecake Pralines and Strawberry Milkshake with Mini Malasada stuffed with Strawberry Jam.

Call: 596-0066 (Ward) 230-8400 (Kailua) Web: zpizza.com Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Ward Centre; Sunday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Kailua

Take part in the Lover’s Special the entire month of February, featuring mouthwatering Rustica Pizzas like Moroccan, Mediterranean, Pear & Gorgonzola, Chicken Sausage and Curry Yam. Don’t get into a lover’s quarrel when it comes to the flavor, because with any Rustica Pizza, the second one is 50 percent off.

SEKIYA’SRESTAURANT Call: 486.5100 Web: SekiyasRestaurant.com Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-11 p.m.

2746 Kaimuki Ave. // Honolulu

Sekiya’s offers a heart-warming dish to try this Valentine’s with its classic Oxtail Soup.

Cozy up to your loved one with this sizzling soup, cooked until tender and served with grated ginger and Chinese parsley on the side.

Then cool down with the Orange Freeze ($4.95), an old fashioned fountain drink made with frozen orange sherbert.

Oxtail Soup // $13.95

WAILANACOFFEEHOUSE 1860 Ala Moana Blvd. // Waikiki

From 11 a.m. to midnight on Valentine’s Day, Wailana’s menu is fit for St. Valentine himself. Enjoy Roasted Rib Roast Au Jus ($16.95), Seafood Continental ($13.50) and Sweetheart Chicken ($12.50).

Dinners include the Salad Bar, Baked or Mashed Potato, French Fries or Rice, Corn on the Cob and Strawberry Short Cake. Cupid’s Breakfast ($9.25) features Portuguese sweet bread filled with orange marmalade, dipped in egg batter, eggs, bacon and coffee or tea.

Happy Valentine’s Day Menu // Prices Vary

ZIPPY’SRESTAURANT Various Locations

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Call: 973.0880 Web: zippys.com Hours: Most locations open 24 hours

At Zippy’s dine-in restaurants, fall head over heals in love with its menu for two, available Feb. 13 and 14, from 10:30 a.m. while supplies last. Each valentine receives a choice of soup or half Mandarin orange salad, dinner roll and a large soft drink or coffee. Then sink your teeth into Sirloin Steak with “Sweetheart” Shrimp Plate or Garlic Rib Steak.

Dessert choices include Red Velvet Cake ala mode, Bread Pudding ala mode or Brownie Delight.

Valentine’s Day Menu for Two // $42.95 for Two D I N I N G

Call: 955.1764 Hours: Daily, 24 hours

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Hanaki Restaurant

11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. and 5–9:30 p.m. Wednesday– Monday Closed on Tuesdays

with Christina O’Connor

Various shabu shabu ingredients available at Hanaki.

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anaki Restaurant in Manoa has been a local favorite since 1996, and since introducing its shabu shabu options, the restaurant has become a haven for foodies looking for quality do-it-yourself dining.

“We have liked shabu shabu for many years now, and we have wanted to do something like this for a while,” says Hanaki general manager Mark Mitsuyoshi. Wanting to share its love of shabu shabu, Hanaki began offering shabu shabu two years ago.

One of the best parts of shabu shabu is that each individual can cater the dish to their own preferences.

“You can create exactly what you you want to eat,” he says, adding that the most popular ingredients include sliced prime rib, pork loin, lamb, fishcake, stuffed aburage, pork tsukune, udon noodles and enoki mushrooms.

“Shabu shabu is a fun and easy way to have a great and healthy lunch or dinner,” says Mitsuyoshi. Additionally, Hanaki tries to use fresh produce from local vendors when possible.

Not only is Hanaki’s shabu shabu healthy and tasty, but it’s also convenient.

“Shabu shabu is great for a quick lunch,” Mitsuyoshi explains.

“Pick your soup, choose your food — it just takes a few minutes, and you’re ready to eat. No waiting. It’s easy.”

With its spacious dining room, Hanaki also is perfect for family gatherings, as well as quick lunches.

“It’s a very good place for family meals,” Mitsuyoshi says. “Kids can easily get all their nutrition in a meal, while having fun doing it.”

THESIDE

Manoa Marketplace 2756 Woodlawn Drive, Honolulu 988.1551

Do-It-Yourself

Dining

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lthough tucked away in quiet Manoa Valley, Hanaki Restaurant has been drawing in the customers with favorites like Chicken Udon ($11.95) and Shrimp Tempura Donburi ($11.95) and, of course, shabu shabu. Located in Manoa Marketplace, Hanaki is a great place to stop by for a lunch break or enjoy a family dinner.

“We specialize in shabu shabu meals, but we also continue to provide our Shrimp Tempura ($4.50 for a side order), Chicken Karaage ($4.50 for a side order) and Misoyaki Butterfish ($4.50 for a side order) that everybody loves,” explains general manager Mark Mitsuyoshi. These dishes also are available as options for Combination Plates (two-choice plate for $9.95; three-choice plate for $12.95). One popular Combination Plate is the two-choice plate with Shrimp Tempura and Chicken Karaage. All Combination Plates are served with rice and miso soup.

Other popular a la carte items are Teriyaki Chicken ($4.50 for a side order), Crispy Gau 18 | DINING OUT | JAN. 29-FEB. 4, 2012

Gee ($4.50 for a side order), and a variety of ramen, udon and donburi dishes. Try the new Spicy Beef Ramen for $12.95.

The shabu shabu option provides an array of soups, herbs, vegetables, meat and seafood to choose from — and an opportunity to cook up everything yourself. Customers can select any combination of ingredients. The cost of a shabu shabu meal depends on individual selections, but Mitsuyoshi says the average price per person is $13 or more, adding that prices for shabu shabu meals tend to be lower per person with larger groups.

First, diners start by choosing a soup. Soup flavors include Miso, Beef, and Seafood, which is a light, shio-based soup with an onion flavor. Other options are Curry, which is a heavy, creamy soup flavored with coconut milk, and Spicy, which is a strong, beef-based flavor. There’s also Konbu, which is a light soy sauce-based udon soup, and Sukiyaki has a strong soy sauce and sweet sugar flavor. You also can choose from a variety of herbs, including goji berries, dried dates, gin-

Hanaki's general manager Mark Mitsuyoshi is ready to cook up a delicious shabu shabu meal.

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“Each soup has a pretty strong fan base,” Mitsuyoshi says.

The next step is to choose some vegetables, meat or seafood — or all three — to add to the soup. These are grouped together in different containers. Green bowls cost $2.50, red bowls $3.50, and plates cost $4.50. Customers can choose tasty ingredients such as beef, squid, tofu, lobster, shrimp, shiitake mushrooms and more. Plus, rice, tea or desserts, including cake, are priced at $1.50.

Apart from shabu shabu, Mitsuyoshi says that the udon dishes are customer favorites.

“Many customers enjoy these dishes. They have the traditional soup flavor, with a variety of types to choose from.

These are big bowls and they taste great.”

Udon options include A wide array of

Fishcake & Egg Udon or Ramen ($11.95), which includes different types of fishcake, egg and vegetables, and Chicken Udon or Ramen ($11.95), which features thinly sliced chicken with fishcake and vegetables. Other options include Beef Udon or Ramen ($11.95) and Shrimp Udon or Ramen ($11.95).

Reservations are welcome, and there is plenty of free parking in Manoa Marketplace. Please note that prices are subject to change without prior notice.

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Oyster Saimin ($9.35)

Beeg Shiro ($7.25) | Leah Friel photos

By Alana Folen

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“We decided to add when it comes to classic comfort food such as it to the menu because saimin, sandwiches and I like to feature things more. And with close to that I like to eat, and 200 local delights on the oysters are one of my foods,” menu, you’ll never tire of favorite Fujimoto says. “I Shiro’s delicious fare.

“Saimin is what we’re thought we needed known for, in fact, we have more seafood on the 65 different saimin options menu as well, so it’s a to choose from,” says man- good addition to our large saimin selection.”

Oyster saimin feaShiro’s Saimin Haven tures a heaping bowl Where: Waimalu Shopping Center of saimin swimming in your choice of 98-020 Kamehameha Hwy. original broth or hot and spicy broth (for Call: 488.8824 an additional cost) with three oysters, Hours: Sunday–Thursday, 7 a.m.–10:30 p.m., Friday– lightly breaded in Saturday, 7 a.m.–11:30 p.m. panko and deepfried. Wun tun also ager Bryce Fujimoto. “The accompanies the dish, as saimin noodles are made well as a medley of vegetafrom scratch at our noodle bles and garnishes, includfactory on Dillingham ing Chinese cabbage, green Boulevard and our broth is onion, luncheon meat, char a secret recipe — but we siu and sliced egg.

“People seem to really can tell you that it’s very clean and made with a kelp enjoy this saimin, but when base. We don’t use chicken it comes to a Shiro’s classic that would definitely have or pork,” he adds.

And while all Shiro’s to be Beeg Shiro ($7.25),”

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Manager Bryce Fujimoto and server Rosario Hazlewood

Fujimoto states.

Now, believe it or not, saimin is not a part of this restaurant original, instead Fujimoto describes Beeg Shiro as a triple-decker sandwich. Hope you’re hungry!

“Beeg Shiro is served with three buns, slices of teri beef, char siu, grilled onions, lettuce and tomato, and a side of fries. Throughout the years it’s still maintained its popularity.”

Shiro’s Saimin Haven is located in Ewa Beach, Waimalu and Waipahu.

Planning a party or just in the mood for some tasty saimin? Shiro’s and its friendly staff can cater to all your needs, as personalized catering also is available.

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WHERE TO DINE AMERICAN

Symbol Key

Tropics Bar & Grill

4 Kings Kitchen

Breakfast

2671 S. King St. 951-5464

Lunch

Atlantis Seafood & Steak

Dinner

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

BAKERY

2284 Kalakaua Avenue 922-6868

Fendu Boulangerie

Eggs n’ Things

2752 Woodlawn Dr. Manoa Marketplace 988-4310

After Midnight Alcohol served

Larry’s Bakery

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

Napoleon’s Bakery Located inside of Zippy’s

343 Saratoga Road 923-EGGS (3447)

Panya

Online

Waikiki Beach Eggspress

Catering

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

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

Oyster Festival

February Special $4.99 Green Papaya Salad

FREE Appetizer

Mon, Jan 30th through Sun, Feb 12th Appetizers

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

Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons. Exp 2/29/12

(up to $10 in value)

Must present coupon. Expires 1/31/12.

2065 S. Beretania St. Honolulu HI 96826

Military w/ID receive 10% OFF

Fresh Pacific Oysters

facebook.com/phomylienhawaii

WESTRIDGE SHOPPING CENTER • 488-4900

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

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

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

$1.50 per

Rib Roast Au Jus

Live Kumamoto Oyster on the half shell

Seafood Continental

for only

with the purchase of any XL pizza

Got a Sweet Tooth?

Executive Chef Nicola Sayada creates all of our delicious desserts in-house.

Not valid with any other offer.

Offer valid thru 1/31/12.

2OYAL (AWAIIAN #ENTER s Validated Parking www ILLUPINO COM s 808.922.3400

1 FREE Shrimp Tempura With your order when you bring in this coupon, 1 per person

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House Smoked Oysters

Sweetheart Chicken

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

JOIN US FOR

VALENTINE’S WEEK

Panko Breaded Oysters Other Oysters Specials Include Steamed Oysters Asian Style Lunch only - Oyster Caesar Salad - Po Boy Sandwich with a Cajun Remoulade 580 Nimitz Hwy. 545-7979 Like us on Facebook for Special Deals & Offers www.samchoyhawaii.com

$12.50

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

Cupid’s Breakfast $9.25

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

955-1764 • OPEN 24 HOURS 1860 Ala Moana Blvd.

Validated Parking

January Special

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13 – SUNDAY FEBRUARY 19 , 20

Hanaki

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Japanese Cuisine

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 20 | DINING OUT | JAN. 29-FEB. 4, 2012

$5.00

$16.95

Hibachi Oysters Baked Oysters Casino

Taste our small Pepperoni Caprese Pizza

Tuesday • February 14, 2012 11A.M. till Midnight

This year, celebrate Valentine’s at Ruth’s Chris Steak House.

Enjoy our full a la carte menu and a tantalizing selection of chef’s specials.

Valentines will receive a special gift.

On Valentine’s Day, Tuesday, February 14, we will open at 4:00 pm

NEW!

Chocolate Banana ‘n Cream Cake

Restaurant Row | 808.599.3860 | 500 Ala Moana Blvd.

Waikiki Beach Walk | 808.440.7910 | 226 Lewers St. Also Sizzlin’ At...

Mauna Lani, Big Island | Lahaina Center, Maui | The Shops at Wailea, Maui

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CHINESE

Kissaten 88 Piikoi St. 593-1200

Camellia Buffet

Aina Haina Chop Suey

930 McCully St. 951-0511/0611

111 N. King St. 521-8268

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

Makino Chaya

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

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

94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd.

677-7744

Grand Opening Special!

Purchase a Regular Size Entree and receive a FREE small order (2 oz.) of our Smoked Meat! (w/coupon)

ON ON at McCully Chinese Restaurant

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

10% OFF

COUPON

Aina Haina Chop Suey East Honolulu

Aina Haina Shopping Center 373-1303 or 373-4632

Catering Available Small & Large Parties starting from $6 per person

Dine-In and Take-Out

99-082 Kauhale • Aiea Next to Trina’s Beauty

Eric’s Homemade Chili

Sun. & Mon. 10:30am-3pm • Tues.-Sat. 10:30am-9pm Exp. 2/5/12

3553 Waialae Ave. 738-8666

923 Keeaumoku St. 955-3388

A Catered Experience

Market City Shopping Center 2919 Kapiolani Blvd 735-3888

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant

Canton Seafood Restaurant

CATERERS Anytime Cafe

488-8898

Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant

Excludes Special Menus Exp 2/15/12

FREE DELIVERY

for orders $100 or more within Honolulu Area

Hee Hing Restaurant 449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL $15.95 Complete Dinner New Hours 5:30 - 6:45pm

$11.45 Complete Lunch

& after 10:30 p.m.

• NEW! Bacon-Wrapped Sirloin Steak & Eggs • Chicken & Waffles • NEW! Cheesy Western Omelette • NEW! Bacon & Cheddar Hash Brown StackTM • NEW! Hash Brown Crusted Chicken & Biscuit • Nutella® Crepes & Eggs • SIMPLE & FIT Veggie Omelette

Sapporo & Kirin (large) $5.75 after 10:30pm

Go to www.ononhawaii.com to view Menus and find $5 Coupon

All-Occasion Catering for Senior Citizens

FREE Delivery min. $15 within 4 miles

955-8889

946-2073 Deli Hours: Wed-Sun 6am-2pm After hours catering available

10% OFF with Ad

1111 McCully St. OPEN DAILY 9:30am-10pm

www.123wok.com • order online • HEALTHY CHINESE CUISINE • HAWAIIAN BBQ • HOT POT

Dear Hearts and Treasured Friends,

See You 1st

Sunday Feb.5th!

“Thinking about your impossible dream is good Dreaming about it is pleasant Fantasizing about it is pure baloney Going for it is real Very very good”

947-2836

2710 South King St. www.fukuyadeli.com

at the Colony Surf

Open 7 Days • 2700 So. King St.

Whneirne gs MoAr re ing Breathtak

1st Sunday Champagne Brunch!

New Menu Changes Monthly!

Saimin Havenly Yours,

PLEASE CALL FOR RESERVATIONS

Shiro ‘'everyone must have a dream to accomplish’ Matsuo

Jeff Peterson Grammy-winning Slack Key Guitar, experience the gentle crashing waves, pure ocean breezes and awesome beauty of Hawaii.

WAIMALU

WAIPAHU

EWA BEACH SHOP. CTR.

98-020 Kam Hwy.

94-256 Waipahu Depot St.

91-919 Fort Weaver Rd.

488-8824

676-2088

689-0999

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

…Only at Michel ’s

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

FOR BANQUETS & PRIVATE PARTIES CALL 728-3463

10% OFF

Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)

©2012 IHOP IP, LLC

10% OFF

UNDER 600 CALORIES

Perfect for Birthday Parties, Family get togethers and more!

Valid at Participating Locations Windward Mall 235-4467 Pearl City 486-4467 • Hilo 959-2600 Valid(Ala at Participating Locations: Waikiki Moana Blvd) 949-4467 Waikiki (Ala Moana), Hilo, Pearl City, and Windward Mall www.ihophawaii.com

5% OFF

Credit Card Sale Only (With Coupon)

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

Expires 2/29/12. Must present coupon.

Lobster $999 with purchase of Full Price Entree Valid 5-10:30pm

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant Liliha Square by Times Supermarket

524-1628

Celebrating 10 Years!

Dim Sum Take Out Special! 8am-11:30am Lobster $999 with purchase of Full Price Entree Valid 5-10:30pm

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

5% OFF

(Charge) • Happy Day Chinese Restaurant

10% OFF(Cash)

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

738-8666

5%, 10% and lobster special are not to be combined with any other offer/discounts/specials. Expires 2/29/12. Must present coupon.

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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

$1 OFF Any Bread purchases over $4 Must present coupon • exp. 2/2/12

DAILY BREAD SPECIALS TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

10% OFF ENTIRE FOOD PURCHASE

Now se

Wine & Brveinegr!

excluding alcohol. Offer valid at Waikiki Location w/ coupon. Exp. 2/2/12 1831 Ala Moana Blvd. (Between Ilikai & Kobe) Open Daily 11am-10pm

941-3444

Free Validated parking at Waikiki Marina

“All Natural no added chemicals”

Waipahu Shopping Plaza 94-300 Farrington Hwy., Suite F-1 Waipahu, Hawaii 96797

988-4310

Cuisine of the Philippines

2752 Woodlawn Dr. • Manoa Marketplace

www.maxschicken.com

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

“The Neighborhood’s Favorite Local Style Saimin Served in a Hot Homemade Soup”

BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE (Reg. $9.95each)

Build your own 10” pizza with unlimited toppings. *Take out only, w/coupon; not to be combined with any other offer. Expires 2/11/12.

OPEN TIL MIDNIGHT!

SEKIYA’S RESTAURANT & DELICATESSEN

MARKET CITY SHPG CNTR 735-3888

Serving Hawaii for 75 Years!

732-1656 ACROSS KAIMUKI H.S.

www.SekiyasRestaurant.com

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3106 Monsarrat Ave. • Honolulu, HI 96815 • Ph: (808) 737-0080 • Fax (808) 735-0800

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.

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951-MAXS (6297)

WINE Ck Mondavi, Fetzer, Kendall Jackson, and more...

2746 Kaimuki Ave Won Ton Noodle

See our Website for Menu

BOTTLES Budweiser & Bud Light Heineken & Others

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

Also available Pasta • Burgers • Salads • Sandwiches

Shrimp Scampi

Order Today for the Big Game!!

Try Our Famous Saimin!

FREE PIZZA!

2919 Kapiolani Blvd., #218

801 Dillingham Blvd. (next to Costco Iwilei) Honolulu Hawaii 96817

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

available from 10:30am, while supplies last

WHERE TO DINE IHOP

Kenny’s Restaurant

Waikiki - 1850 Ala Moana Blvd 949-4467

1620 N. School St. 841-0931

Waikiki - Kuhio & Lewers 921-2400

Rainbow Drive Inn

Le Cacao Bistro

3308 Kanaina Ave. 737-0177

3441 Waialae Ave.

626-5368

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

Kenny’s Express Hawaiian BBQ

Pagoda

2nd Floor, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center 922-9333

1525 Rycroft St. 948-8356

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

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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• 14 broths • 6 meats • 100 different ingredients

WAIMALU 485-8883

98-1277 Kaahumanu St. (across from Safeway)

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

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$ 10.95 LUNCH per person (10 people min)

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WHERE TO DINE Wailana Coffee House 1860 Ala Moana Blvd.

955-1764

FINE DINING

GREEK

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

Bali Steak & Seafood

Greek Marina

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

Sam Choy’s BLC

Zippy’s

580 N. Nimitz Hwy. 545-7979

Chai’s Island Bistro

Call the one nearest you

Aloha Tower Market Pl. 585-0011

FILIPINO

The Fat Greek 1250 Kapiolani Blvd.

237-5429

2440 Kuhio Ave. 922-5555

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

951-6297

Top of Waikiki

Il Lupino

High Quality at Affordable Prices!

Buffet Specials

922-6868

Call for Reservations & Information 2284 Kalakaua Ave.

Open 7 Days from 11am-10pm

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

178

5:30 – 8:30

Dinner $14.95 Kids $9.00 (Ages 5–12)

Dine-in or take-out

Seafood w/ Tofu Soup 3 Lobsters w/ Ginger & Onions Whole Crispy Chicken Beef w/ Young Ginger & Pineapple Steamed Fish Fillet w/ Ginger Salt & Pepper Shrimp Choy Sum w/ Meat Sauce Garlic w/ Shrimp Fried Rice Dessert

Spinach Salad

Kids $7.50 (Ages 5–12)

14.95

Chinese New Year Special For 10 People

$

Garlic Scallion Shrimp OR Short Rib Tortellini

Lunch $11.95

CHIRASHI SPECIAL

1831 Ala Moana Blvd 941-3444

VALENTINE’S DAY February 14

12.95

Fat Greek Waikiki

Waikiki Business Plaza 2270 Kalakaua Ave. 923-3877

Royal Hawaiian Center 922-3400

Early Bird $ Special Only

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

Stage Restaurant

Hy’s Steak House

Sauteed Mahi with Lobster Sauce Steak & Shrimp Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Koko Marina Shopping Center 7192 Kalanianaole Hwy. 396-8441

with purchase of (4) orders from Special Lungfunghawaii.com • Open Daily 11am-9pm Open Menu 5724 Kalanianaole Hwy • Niu Valley Shopping Ctr. LOTS OF FREE PARKING

377-5555 or 377-5566

Fire Roasted Beef Tenderloin, Truffled Mushroom Sauce OR Grilled Fresh Catch, Blue Crab & Kahuku Corn

$

Chocolate Raspberry Torte

$75

3579 Waialae Avenue 737-8820

$

Reservations Recommended

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

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

Expires 2/10/12

ON THE RISE

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

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

Jade Dynasty’s Special Valentine’s Menu BEACH FRONT DINING

538-NEWS(6397)

3 DISCOUNT

when Dining Alone

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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FREE LOBSTER

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Shrimp Won Ton Seafood Soup Lobster with Garlic & Butter Fish Filet with Vegetables Golden Seafood Fried Rice Mango Mochi

$65 per couple

call for reservations today!

Outrigger Reef on the Beach • 2169 Kalia Road • 923–2277

Valet parking available

Ala Moana Center

947-8818

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

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

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

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

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 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

Voted Best Thai in Hawaii 15% OFF Take Out

a cut

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Coupon required. Not combinable with other offers. Expires 2/3/12

RESTAURANT

THAI CUISINE

SUNTORY Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor

restaurantsuntory.com

922-5511

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Dinner 4:30pm - Closing

2028 Kuhio Avenue Walking distance from all Waikiki Hotels

tel. 951-9355 www.keosthaicuisine.com

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Steamed

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10.95

$

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16.95

$

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

wagyu new york strip, 14 ounces

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

$1.79 Bottomless COFFEE

841-0931

Kam Shopping Center Open 6am Daily

This Australian, kobe-style beef is masterfully grilled to provide a juicy and tender treat for your palate.

A fine steak. A fine experience.

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

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WHERE TO DINE Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen

Makino Chaya 98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

2746 Kaimuki Avenue 732-1656

Tanaka of Tokyo 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

Sumo Ramen

Restaurant Suntory

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

Royal Hawaiian Shpg Cntr 3rd Flr. 922-5511

Sakura Terrace Japanese Cafe

Sushi Izakaya 2065 S. Beretania St 946-7466

KOREAN Choi’s Garden 1303 Rycroft St., Honolulu. HI 596-7555

Sushi King

1240 South King Street 591-1181

Sushi Company 1111 McCully Street 947-5411

2700 S. King St. 947-2836

Choon Chun Chicken 1649 Kalakaua Ave. 447-4492

Plate Lunch Special Includes: Furikake Chicken Katsu Macaroni Salad Chow Funn or 2 Nori Musubi

only $5.00

with this ad 1351 Nuuanu Ave • m-f 5a-1p / sat 5:30a-2p / sun 7a-1p

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533-6169

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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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2440 Kuhio Ave.

922 5555 www.hyshawaii.com

Serving You For

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626-5368

739-0993

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ICHIRIKI-ON-THE-GO SUKIYAKI BENTOS

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TWO GREAT LOCATIONS!

AIEA • 484-2222 98-150 Kaonohi St.

HONOLULU • 589-2299 510 Piikoi St.

WHERE TO DINE Yakiniku Million

SHABU SHABU

Nuuanu Okazuya

626 Sheridan St. 596-0799

1351 Nuuanu Ave. 533-6169

MEXICAN

Hanaki Restaurant Manoa Marketplace 2756 Woodlawn Drive 988-1551

PACIFIC RIM

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

2700 S King St. 951-7878

3660 Waialae Ave. 737-1177

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

THAI Bangkok Chef

Fukuya Delicatessen & Catering

The Ocean House Restaurant

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

2169 Kalia Rd., Outrigger Reef Hotel 923-2277

2710 S. King St. 946-2073

$288 for table of 10 Mandalay Delight Salad • Mixed Seafood w/Fish Maw Soup • Sauteed Fresh Lobster w/Ginger Onion • Lawhon Jai • Deep Fried Oyster • Peking Duck with Bun • House Special Fried Rice • Crab Meat E Mein • Mango Pudding

SAKURA TERRACE JAPANESE CAFE 1240 South King Street | 591-1181 | www.sakuraterrace.com Mon–Sat 11am–2:30pm & 5pm–10pm • Sun 4:30pm –9:30pm

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 10:30am - 9pm

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Saigon Pearl 1430 Kona St., #101 955-7888

Continuing the tradition...

FREE

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Dine-in only. Offer good with ad thru 2/2/12.

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

Free Parking - Mon- Fri after 5pm & All Day Sat & Sun Excluding all coupons & other discounts. Dine in only.

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Full Service Catering & Event Planning

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Shabu Shabu King

3660 on the Rise

OKAZUYA

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

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

Valentine’s Day Special Ala Moana Center • Mall Level

(Mountain side, next to Shirokiya) 941- 6161 5 – Course Dinner $40 Available on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday Only ––––––––––––––––Beginning––––––––––––––

KOREAN CUISINE

Roasted Butternut Squash and Lobster Bisque Shooter with a glass of Mionetto Prosecco Gold Label

• LUNCH $16.95 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM • DINNER $24.95 2:30 PM -10 PM

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930 McCully St. • 951-0511/951-0611

Buy one dinner entree,

Fresh Ahi Katsu with Tomato Mango Salsa Wasabi Curry Sauce receive 2nd entree

Chef Chai’s Signature Thai Style Oxtail Soup and Steamed Rice OR Grilled Fresh Local Fish with Curry Sauce and Wakana Soba with a glass of Au Bon Climat Pinor Noir $ 4 0 p e r p e rs o n

• PRIVATE PARTY ROOM • CONVENIENT PARKING

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Story by Kelli Shiroma | Photos by Nathalie Walker

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ooking for a familyfriendly restaurant with a homey atmosphere, serving up some of Hawaii’s most sought-out local favorites?

Check out the recently opened Ert’s Grill, located in Aiea Town Square.

The eatery, which opened last August, is co-owned by Stephen (Steve) Ichioka and Clyde Higa, who highlight its originality.

“The main thing that we emphasize is the way we cook and serve is with love or aloha,” Ichioka says.

“Everything is homemade.

This restaurant is named for my brother Robert, who passed away in 2010 … he used to tell everybody, ‘My brother can cook.’”

Prior to opening Ert’s Grill, Ichioka and Higa were partners along with some other individuals in Blazin’ Steaks. Opening their own restaurant was an accomplishment, in a sense, as being a part of Blazin’ Steaks “fueled the fire” to start their own company.

“It (being partners in Blazin Steaks) was a small taste of what we could do, so after that, we opened up this place,” Ichioka says.

At Ert’s Grill, customers can choose between breakfast entrées (meat choices include bacon, Spam, Portuguese sausage, Vienna sausage and hot dog), sandwiches and plate lunches (served with two scoops of

Ert's co-owner and chef Stephen Ichioka

white or brown rice and a choice of corn, macaroni salad or tossed salad).

When it comes to the eatery’s signature dishes, Ichioka says the most popular would be Homemade Hamburger Steak ($5 mini; $7.50 regular), in which the patties are homemade.

Smoked Meat with Onions ($8), currently a Friday special, also is popular.

Another highly requested entrée at Ert’s Grill is Eric’s Homemade Chili ($4 for bowl, $7.50 for Chili with Hot Dog, $7 for Loco Chili Moco), named for Ichioka’s nephew, Eric.

“Eric helped me make it (the chili) so he got credit,” Ichioka says with a laugh.

“Our chili is different because we put bacon and sausage in it.”

One of the eatery’s newest items, Keiki Sports Pack ($3.25) — featuring a scoop of rice, hot dogs and teriyaki chicken — is becoming a favorite, as numerous customers have ordered it ever since it was introduced about three weeks ago.

“It’s pretty recent; the teriyaki chicken can be substituted for any meat we have on the menu,” adds Ichioka.

Ert’s Grill is not only a favorite because of its plate lunch selections, but also because it serves breakfast all day.

“Ert’s Big Breakfast

($7.50) — three eggs, two scoops of rice and two meat choices — is really popular, as is the Steak & Eggs ($7),” says Higa.

“Our steak is popular because we always use a good cut of meat,” adds Ichioka. “Our Breakfast Bento ($6.75) is really popular. It has steak, two eggs, two scoops of rice with furikake and a hot dog.”

Specials change daily at Ert’s Grill, featuring dishes such as Smoked Meat with Onions. The eatery originally featured four specials a day, but has since reduced the number of specials to two entrées.

“Every day we try to make something new, like a stir fry, chicken dish or salad,” Ichioka says. “We want to have something that we consider original.

We almost always have homemade baked goods, too.”

In the near future, upcoming changes for the eatery include looking into an Ert’s Grill lunch wagon and introducing a new menu, to which favorites like the Smoked Meat with Onions will be added, as well as additional chicken and fish items.

Ichioka also notes that Ert’s Grill has been doing fundraisers for different sports teams, in which select menu items, such as Breakfast Bento, are sold for lower prices.

Smoked Meat with Onions ($8)

Chili with Hot Dog ($7.50)

Steak and Shrimp ($12)

ERT’S GRILL Where: 98-012 Kauhale St. #B10, Aiea • Call: 488.8898 • Hours: Sunday-Monday, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. (lunch only), Tuesday-Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. (lunch and dinner)

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Hamburger Steak ($7.50)