Hawaii Dining Out 8 Jan 2012

JAN. 8-14, 2012

Zippy’s Oxtail Style Turkey Neck Soup and Spaghetti & Chicken Mixed Plate are two delicious specials offered now through Feb. 5.

Take a chance and roll the dice!

Zippy’s Restaurants is giving away 21 grand prize trips for two to Las Vegas as part of its Lucky 21 package.

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By Alana Folen | Photos by Leah Friel

Diving into a world of

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ow that the new year is officially under way, how many of you are sticking to those New Year’s resolutions? It’s easier said than done, so I commend all of you who are exhibiting pure dedication to that annual list. Mind you, I have made a list of my own I’m trying to abide by, but let’s see how long that lasts, shall we?

For starters, I want to enjoy working out.

Honestly, I dread dragging myself on that treadmill, or running a mile or two around my neighborhood — it’s pure torture, so I never do it. Visits to the gym are a no-go, and with a job like mine, where all I do is

Above: The editor expresses her love for tomatoes while enjoying Kissaten Coffee Bar’s Tomato Bisque soup.

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eat, unfortunately exercise is a must!

To go along with my goal of starting up an exercise regimen, I’m also on a quest to eat healthy.

With that said, this week I figure why not start off the year by focusing on a food I love, and on top of that, has a multitude of health benefits? Enter into the world of tomatoes, which have been known to reduce the risk of heart disease, lower hypertension, and contain numerous antioxidants which combat various types of cancer.

“Tomayto, tomahto,” whatever you wish to call it, is considered to be both a vegetable and a fruit, and is an integral mainstay in global cuisine. So, wait no longer, come along with me, as we experience the allure of tomatoes at the following Ono, You Know establishments! Perhaps you may even want to join 3660 on the Rise executive chef Russell Siu, Jan. 18, as he conducts a Tomato Harvest Italian Style cooking class (call 737.1177).

yearning for a cup of joe, Kissaten has exactly what you need. Open 24 hours, seven days a week, this coffee bar on Piikoi Street never disappoints. With morning, afternoon, evening and late-night menus, and a full coffee bar, with teas and hot chocolate to boot, Kissaten is heaven sent.

And while I’m not much of a coffee addict — give me one shot of espresso and I may never know sleep again — I will admit that I am whole-heartedly addicted to Kissaten’s Tomato Bisque Soup. Noted as a top seller, a bowl of this hearty soup is a must-have at any time of the day or night.

Curl up on the couch or take a seat at the coffee bar, this tomato bisque soup is the perfect date. Priced at $5, the soup is full of zest with every sip.

“Customers love our tomato bisque soup,” says co-owner Neysa Taba. “I would say we sell close to 50 bowls of this soup per day, and it’s always very popular.”

All this may be because this hot bowl of goodness features just the right amount of tomato, cream and spices, while a drizzle of basil oil and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese give it a finishing touch.

“We always use fresh, local tomatoes when we can — and it makes a big difference in the quality and taste of the soup,” Taba adds.

Kissaten Coffee Bar Tomato Bisque Soup has always been When you need a quick pick-me-up and

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my weakness, and I’m happy to know that it’s available whenever a craving strikes. Yet, since I have a relatively large appetite, my order of choice would have to be the Grilled Cheese Sandwich and Tomato Bisque Combo ($9), and may I add, Kissaten’s Grilled Cheese Sandwich is winners!

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irst stop Zippy’s, next stop Vegas! Lately, Zippy’s Restaurants has been humming the tune of Elvis Presley’s top-charting hit Viva Las Vegas, as the awardwinning establishment recently kicked off its Lucky 21 Prize Giveaway — one of the many promotions the eatery showcases each year.

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Dining Out//Cover Story Zippy’s Oxtail Style Turkey Neck Soup and Spaghetti & Chicken Mixed Plate are two delicious specials offered now through Feb. 5.

Take a chance and roll the dice!

Zippy’s Restaurants is giving away 21 grand prize trips for two to Las Vegas as part of its Lucky 21 package.

See page 4 | Leah Friel photo

ALSO: Tomayto-tomahto fare | 2

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1725 S. King St., Honolulu (and various locations) 973.0877 (S. King) Open 24 hours, seven days a week zippys.com

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Zippy’s Restaurants has been an iconic landmark in Hawaii since 1966, when founders Charlie and Francis Higa opened the doors to the first eatery, setting its roots in McCully. Since then Zippy’s has become a part of Hawaii’s ohana with 24 locations on Oahu and one in Kahului, Maui.

Dining Out recently caught up with Zippy’s Restaurants marketing manager Jeanine Mamiya-Kalahiki, who gladly gave us the inside scoop on some of Zippy’s classic rotating daily specials and new limited-time offers that will hopefully have you on your way to Sin City!

DO: It’s that time of year again for Zippy’s Get Lucky 21 Prize Giveaway promotion, which means there are lots of exciting things in

store when it comes to food and prizes. What can customers look forward to when wanting to satisfy their appetites?

Mamiya-Kalahiki: Well, we’re featuring two exciting entrees that have become Zippy’s favorites — Spaghetti & Chicken Mixed Plate and Zippy’s Oxtail Style Turkey Neck Soup. Our Spaghetti & Chicken Mixed Plate ($5.99 fastfood counter/$6.99 restaurant) features spaghetti noodles topped with your choice of meat sauce or Zippy’s chili with a side of our famous fried chicken, garlic bread and macaroni salad. This classic meal is available now through Feb. 5. Zippy’s Oxtail Style Turkey Neck Soup ($5.29 fast-food counter/$6.29 restaurant) also is available now through Feb. 5 from

10:30 a.m., daily (while supplies last). If you love Zippy’s popular Oxtail Soup, then you must try this. Introduced in 2009, Oxtail Style Turkey Neck Soup was a great hit with customers, and we’re excited to bring it back again for a limited time. Cuts of turkey neck are simmered in a tasty broth similar to Zippy’s Oxtail Soup, topped with choi sum and Chinese parsley, and served with your choice of white or brown rice (ginger is served upon request).

DO: Those are some delicious deals, but what’s equally enticing is Zippy's prize giveaway! Can you divulge a bit about that?

Mamiya-Kalahiki: Sure!

Coinciding with our value offers,

Zippy’s will have a Lucky 21 prize giveaway. With any purchase now through Feb. 5, you receive an entry blank (one entry per person per visit) for your chance to win one of 21 grand prize trips for two from Honolulu to Las Vegas with accommodations at the California Hotel, courtesy of VacationsHawaii. What’s more, these trips also will have premium class service, which now serves Zippy’s famous chili.

DO: That's great! You have nothing to lose, so you might as well enter! In addition to Zippy’s Lucky 21 Prize Giveaway, Zippy’s will be offering a variety of rotating daily specials, starting tomorrow, correct?

Mamiya-Kalahiki: Yes, starting tomorrow, Zippy’s will be revising its current selection of daily specials, served from 10:30 a.m. daily.

And due to customer demand, some specials have been reintroduced to the menu, as well as adding on some new items.

DO: What items have been reintroduced?

Mamiya-Kalahiki: Our reintroduced items are Turkey a la King ($6.95 fast-food counter/$7.95 restaurant), Beef Stroganoff ($7.95 fast-food counter/$9.15

restaurant), Mochiko Chicken ($8.35 fast-food counter/$9.60 restaurant) and Chicken Katsu Curry ($8.15 fast-food counter/$9.35 restaurant).

DO: What are the new items to hit the daily specials menu?

Mamiya-Kalahiki: We have a handful of new items, including Pork and Peas aka Pork Guisantes ($7.85 fast-food counter/$8.95 restaurant) and Boneless Braised Beef Chuck Shortribs ($13.50 restaurant only). Then we have the Kalbi Bowl ($11.50 restaurant only) that presents diners with grilled slices of marinated beef drizzled with miso mayo, atop a bed of rice, and paired with kim chee, cucumbers and choi sum.

Lastly, we’re offering Kim Chee Fried Rice ($9.75 restaurant only) served with bacon, kim chee, green onions, round onions, celery, ham, a hint of sesame oil and beef base, topped with an egg of your choice and sprinkled with sesame seeds.

The dish is accompanied by teriyaki beef and fried won tons. Note that prices are slightly higher at Zippy’s Pearlridge, Ala Moana and Kahului locations.

DO: Also highlighted this month are two mouth-watering salads — Zippy’s Mandarin Orange

Salad and Korean Chicken Salad.

Please tell us about these, they’re perfect for those who wish to eat healthy this new year.

Mamiya-Kalahiki: Yes, available for a limited time, Zippy’s Manadarin Orange Salad ($6.50 restaurant only) consists of Nalo Zip greens, Mandarin orange wedges, toasted sliced almonds, Craisins (dried cranberries), doused in our fruit vinaigrette dressing. Then, of course, Zippy’s Korean Chicken Salad ($9.25 restaurant only) is a customer favorite with Nalo Zip greens topped with Korean fried chicken, tomato wedges and cucumbers, seasoned with Zippy’s house dressing. Keep in mind prices are a bit higher at Zippy’s Kahului.

DO: 2012 looks as if its off to a great start at Zippy’s. What are the restaurant’s hopes for the new year?

Mamiya-Kalahiki: We’re planning to unveil new promotions.

With 24 Zippy's locations islandwide, there’s practically an establishment in every community, so we make it a point to cater our tastes to each neighborhood.

People look forward to our specials here, and we want to keep it like that — so there’s always something to look forward to!

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4 Kim Chee Fried Rice served with teriyaki beef and won tons ($9.75 restaurant only) and Kalbi Bowl ($11.50 restaurant only) (from left) Servers Destiny Pascual, Ashley Seina and Shalie Sayaman with a few of Zippy’s tasty specials.

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fast-food counter/$9.60 restaurant) Mandarin Orange Salad ($6.50 restaurant only) Pork and Peas ($7.85 fast-food counter/$8.95 restaurant) Boneless Braised Beef Chuck Shortribs ($13.50 restaurant only) 6 DINING OUT | JAN. 8-14, 2012 | 5

Endless possibilities at Yakiniku Million

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Yakiniku Million Where: 626 Sheridan St., Honolulu

Call: 596.0799

Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-midnight Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 a.m.

1 Kal Bi Seaweed Soup ($13.95) 2 Bul Go Gi Dol Sot Bi Bim Bab ($14.95) 3 Kal Bi Kim Chee Chi-Ke ($13.95) 4 An assortment of authentic Korean dishes at Yakiniku Million.

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akiniku Million has added a delicious Kal Bi Seaweed Soup ($13.95) to its menu, and Mung Bean Pancake ($5) to its list of appetizers.

This non-spicy soup, also known as the birthday soup, is a traditional birthday dish in Korea. I know this from my daily dose of Korean soap operas.

“It’s good for you too,” says manager Diana Paik.

“It’s Korean custom for moms to eat it after giving birth. They eat it three times a day for one month because it’s good for blood circulation and milk production. It’s also popular with men, when you’re sick and after drinking alcohol.”

In addition to its late-night hours (it’s open until 2 a.m. on weekends) and yakiniku or grill-ityourself-at-your-table style of dining, Yakiniku Million also is known for its large menu of ready-to-eat traditional Korean favorites, such as Kal Bi Kim Chee Chi-Ke ($13.95) and Bul Go Gi Dol Sot Bi Bim Bab ($14.95).

Kal Bi Kim Chee Chi-Ke features kal bi, tofu, kim chee and green onion, with a medium spicy soup base. “Not a lot of Korean restaurants make this,” notes Paik.

“And you can order it extra spicy.”

The Bul Go Gi Dol Sot Bi Bim Bab has carrots, zucchini, bean sprouts, mushrooms, soybean sprouts and cabbage. It’s mixed with rice in a hot stone pot, which keeps the food hot longer and the rice slightly crispy. Every meal includes seven sides: daikon

kim chee, raw crab, potato salad, dried cuttlefish (taegu), won bok cabbage kim chee, seaweed stem and mackerel with steamed daikon.

Yakiniku Million, which is locally owned and operated by the Park family (four

sisters and a brother), opened its doors 25 years ago. The restaurant is located at 626 Sheridan St. off of Kapiolani Boulevard near Ala Moana Center, and parking is available behind the building. “These are all our family recipes,” adds Paik. “It’s food we enjoyed eating growing up.”

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Romano’s pupu explosion

I Romano’s Macaroni Grill Where: Ala Moana Center, Hookipa Terrace 1450 Ala Moana Blvd.

Call: 356.8300

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

n December, Romano’s Macaroni Grill, the popular family eatery in Ala Moana Center, introduced 20 new items to its menu, including seven pupus. Found under the Italian Tapas section of the menu, the items range in price from $6 to $9, but diners can order two for $12. These bonus pairings are smart not just because they add value to your meal, but they can create a balance of flavors when chosen correctly. They also can add a little adult flavor to the keiki favorites your youngster will insist upon.

The Mac & Cheese Bites with Truffle Dip ($6) is family comfort food without the needless utensils that just slow you down. The exterior is crispy, the interior rich with cheese and firm pasta. Chef Mike Longworth says the appetizer has been extremely popular, especially with the children.

“What’s not to like,” said Longworth with a smile. “It’s mac and cheese with a cheese dipping sauce that we add a little truffle oil to for the adults.” A nice pairing for the

cheesy yet surprisingly non-messy finger food is the Shrimp, Cannellini Bean & Avocado Crostini ($9). The cleanness of the shrimp, beans and avocado and the crunchiness of the crostini provide a nice flavor and texture complement to the Mac & Cheese Bites. Plus, it looks far too healthy to interest the keiki, meaning more for you.

The Spicy Ricotta Meatballs ($6.50) go well with the Goat Cheese Peppadew Peppers ($7). The meatballs are mild with a slight citrus flavor that comes from fresh orange and lemon zest. Ricotta cheese and panko bread crumbs help add to the texture without making the dish heavy.

Whereas the meatballs are mild, the stuffed peppers are anything but. Bold with spice and pickling flavor, the peppers explode with juice and aroma without being overpowering. As Longworth says, it is a flavor you won’t get anyplace else.

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Aina Haina Chop Suey

Sandy Shimozawa (left) and Aileen Sylva are friends who frequent Aina Haina Chop Suey on a regular basis. | Micah Kagihara photo

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ina Haina Chop Suey, formerly known as Duck Yun, in Aina Haina Shopping Center serves the best Chinese food on the East side, according to satisfied customers.

Owner Julia Wong stated they changed the name to Aina Haina Chop Suey on Jan. 1. She wanted the location in the name, and the “chop suey” that follows has an old-school feel that she wants to bring back.

“You don’t see too many

Aina Haina Chop Suey

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Where 820 W. Hind Drive #116, Honolulu Call: 373.1303 Hours: Daily 10:30 a.m.9 p.m.

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chop suey houses anymore,” Wong says.

Dining Out caught up with Sandy Shinozawa of Hawaii Kai and Aileen Sylva of Niu Valley, friends who frequent Aina Haina Chop Suey on a regular basis. They love the clean facilities, the courteous and pleasant staff, the generous portions and the fact that the venue is so close to where they live.

The duo ordered Sweet and Sour Cabbage ($9.95) and Salt and Pepper Shrimp ($11.95) for lunch. Because of the generous portions, both had doggie bags to take home leftovers.

Sandy Shinozawa: “If I had to rate this place, it would be excellent all the way!”

Aileen Sylva: “We love this place. When we feel in the mood for Chinese food, this is our Chinese restaurant.”

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“They can pick what they like, everything is fresh,” he says of the 150-plus items guests may choose from when cooking atop ceramic hot plates located at each table. “We have so many items to choose from, at least 150 items; all kinds. Fresh vegetables, seafood — a large variety, it’s been very popular so far.”

Shi learned about shabu shabu — which translates to “swish swish,” as in the sounds items make as their flavors mingle within the hot pot — from his family in China where he worked for more than 20 years in their restaurant. He opened Shabu Shabu King, appropriately positioned at 2700 S. King St., late

Where: 2700 S. King St., Honolulu Call: 951.7878 Hours: 4 p.m.-Midnight, MondayThursday; 4 p.m.-1 a.m., Friday–Sunday

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last summer, and has customers flocking to the University area “from all over the island,” he says, “they come back again and again.”

When dining at Shabu Shabu King, customers first select one of the eatery’s 15 broths in which to cook. Chicken, Miso and Shoyu ($5.95 each) are some of the tantalizing soup options, while Mixed Mushroom, Curry and Kimchee

($7.95 each) fill the room with hearty aromas. Guests also can mix two broths for $10.95.

“The Mixed Mushroom ($7.95) is the most popular so far,” says Shi of the flavorful broth. “A lot of customers like spicy broths. We have a wide variety to choose from.”

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and guests rave about the thinly sliced beef as it simmers, soaking up the succulent broth. Shabu Shabu King also serves up Pork and Chicken ($3.70 each), as well as Beef Tendon, Beef Tongue and Lamb ($4.80 each).

As if those choices weren’t enough, guests may purchase side plates, which are color coded by price. Green plates ($2.60) feature vegetables including broccoli, lettuce and spinach, while orange and yellow plates ($3.70 each) offer up dumplings, bacon and fish cake, to name a few. Reach for a blue plate ($4.80), and one will enjoy choices of jumbo shrimp, mussels and more.

Lobster, squid, crab, noodles, choi, sum, rice cake, corn, sprouts and ong choi add to the everchanging list of extras one can use to supplement each hot pot creation.

Customers can enjoy the various tastes and flavors all through the night, as Shabu Shabu King is open from 4 p.m. daily to midnight Monday through Thursday, and until 1 a.m. Friday through Sunday.

“It makes people very happy,” says Shi of his loyal customers.

“Fresh and healthy,” he adds when describing the overall dining experience at Shabu Shabu King.

In honor of the restaurant’s recent opening, Shi also is offering customers a special treat: free

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appetizer and dessert. Each diner receives an edamame (soybeans) dish to start, and finish the meal with a complimentary scoop of Bubbies’ Ice Cream. Students (with valid ID) may also take advantage of the 75 cent soda special for dine-in customers, and all those who eat during the Early Bird (46 p.m.) or Late Night (10:30 p.m.close) hours get 20 percent off each broth choice.

Talk about a meal fit for a King.

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3 Healthy Earth Broth and Mix Mushroom Broth are top picks at Shabu Shabu King of the 15 different broths offered.

4 Shabu Shabu King owner Michael Shi cooks up a healthy meal of shabu shabu.

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Curry King

Vegetable Tempura ($7.55) Nathalie Walker photos

Where: Ward Warehouse 1050 Ala Moana Blvd.

Call: 591.8855 Hours: Open SundayThursday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

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

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Tofu Curry ($7.55)

Warming up at

Curry King

here’s been a chill in the air lately, so besides putting an extra blanket on the bed, you may be hungry for something warm and comforting, like maybe hot soup or stew … or a steaming bowl of curry and rice.

There are so many varieties of the savory dish and it’s readily available across the island, but if you’re craving curry, then it makes sense to head to a place with the word right in its name.

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word in its name, but it’s wearing a crown!), a Japanese eatery in Ward Warehouse, curry rules, although the one we’re after isn’t on the menu. But that doesn’t discourage us. Savvy vegetarians know to ask politely for what they want, and most of the time the restaurant is happy to oblige. So that’s just what we did.

Tofu Curry ($7.55), is a bowl full of flavor with tofu, onions, carrots, cabbage and your choice of starch, accom-

panied by a small green salad.

The curry sauce is “standard,” says owner Shane Yang, who reserves the right to not reveal all of its ingredients. But, he assures us, there is no meat or fish in the sauce.

If curry doesn’t hit the spot, Yang also recommends Vegetable Tempura ($7.55), made with seasonal vegetables that may include zucchini, eggplant, carrots, onions, broccoli — whatever is available. It’s served with rice or noodles, and comes with a small green salad on the plate.

“I plan on putting that on the menu,” says Yang. “We may come up with some more vegetable dishes in the future.”

So when you’re looking for comfort

Bangkok Chef’s spicy flavors

food on a chilly winter day, warm up to the idea of asking for what you want — and don’t forget to say please.

restaurant is. My wife Sansani and I sold Thai ingredients along with vegetables and dry goods, and we made some Thai food samples too,” he says.

Unlike most Thai restaurants, Bangkok Chef likes to keep its menu fresh and simple. Offering 33 menu items, it is easy to find a new favorite each time you visit.

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“Some restaurants have over 100 dishes and a lot won’t get cooked for months. Here nothing will stay without people ordering — everything is fresh and is part of our daily rotation,” says Chang, who asks everyone to check out bangkokchefexpress.com for updated menu items.

Bangkok Chef Nimitz:

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Patrick Chang with Thai Green Curry Thai Green Curry ($7.95) Leah Friel photos

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n the nature of expressing the culture of Thailand, Bangkok Chef keeps it hot and keeps it spicy with its customer favorite, Thai Green Curry.

“The taste is like nothing else and that’s why this dish sells more than any other — except maybe for our Pad Thai,” owner Patrick Chang says with a laugh.

“The Green Curry just has that spicy, good taste to it — it basically sells itself.”

Priced at $7.95 in-house and

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$6.65 takeout, Thai Green Curry combines bites of eggplant, chicken slices, green peas and bamboo shoots with Bangkok Chef’s sizzling curry sauce, which is a mix of green chili paste, coconut milk and a blend of certain herbs and spices.

Now with three locations, Chang points out that Bangkok Chef was not always a restaurant. “We started as a produce market in Nuuanu where our first

Where: 900 N. Nimitz Hwy. Call: 536.8570 Hours: Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.9 p.m., Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m.

Manoa: Where: 2955 E. Manoa Road Call: 988.0212 Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday, noon-8 p.m.

Nuuanu: Where: 1627 Nuuanu Ave. Call: 585.8839 Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday, noon-8 p.m.

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Authentically

Cantonese

By Ali Resich

F G Sushi G Sushi offers a kaiten-style dining experience that can’t be beat.

Where: Market City Shopping Center 2919 Kapiolani Blvd. #23, Honolulu

Call:

Rollin’ down the

732.9661

rıver of sushi

By Ali Resich

Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

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

Leah Friel photos

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Sushi lets the river run its course. That is, the river of sushi that flows right into a satisfying, multiple-course lunch or dinner.

The kaiten-style eatery, located in Market City Shopping Center, features plates of sushi carried on wooden boats that stream past hun-

Uni ($5.99)

gry customers. The portions are perfectly sized for trying many small plates, all adding up to a diverse, delicious meal.

Since spicy tuna dishes are always popular, co-owner Lisa Yuan and her staff creatively designed the Spicy Tuna Cake ($2.89), featuring a blend of ahi, Shaka and Sriracha sauces, nori and green onion on top of rice.

Other floating favorites include Uni (Sea Urchin Roe; $5.99), Hamachi ($3.99) and Spicy Tuna Don ($3.59).

Freshness is a priority to Yuan, however, who makes everything madeto-order for those menu items that won’t survive the ride.

The restaurant’s long, curved dining bar that bends around the flowing food creates an intimate space. If that doesn’t float your boat, to-go platters also are offered in sushi varieties as well as irresistibly sweet options such as Peanut Butter Mochi ($23.90, 22 piece).

It’s worth it to make the trip, though. You can BYOB (bring your own bottle) and settle in amongst the bustling crowd of sushi-goers for a meal you won’t forget.

usion food is delicious and innovative at times, but sometimes you just want the real deal. Since Canton Seafood opened eight years ago in Chinatown, customers have delighted in its unaltered, Hong Kong-style Cantonese fare cooked mostly by chefs from the region itself.

The restaurant relocated to Keeaumoku Street last April, bringing along all of its traditionally prepared menu items.

For an opportunity to try a variety of Cantonese dishes, take advantage of the eatery’s Canton Seafood current specials. When ordering a regular priced entree, diners Where: 923 Keeaumoku St., may add specially priced items Honolulu such as Deep Fried Flounder with Seasoning Herbs ($9.99, Call: 955.3388 whole) or Deep Fried Chicken Hours: Daily, 10 a.m. to ($4.99, half chicken).

Ever popular and great for midnight sharing, the crispy flounder is Notes: Free parking availserved with a delectable dipping able behind restaurant; sauce, resulting in a perfect street parking also available. blend of flavors.

“It’s is made with soy sauce.

We mix it with some garlic, chili and green onion,” explains manager Edwin Chen.

The Deep Fried Chicken special has a golden touch. “The chicken is steamed first, then deep fried for more flavor,” says Chen of the secret to the dish’s popularity. This family-style favorite comes with crispy shrimp chips for some added crunch.

So go for the real thing and try Canton Seafood’s authentic — and tasty — cuisine.

Deep Fried Chicken ($4.99 )

Deep Fried Flounder with Seasoning Herbs ($9.99) Nathalie Walker photos

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1 Anytime Cafe’s Caprese Spaghettini ($9.50) 2 Stage Restaurant’s executive chef Ron de Guzman with Hamakua Springs Tomato Salad.

3 Anytime Cafe owner Cindy Wong 4 Kissaten Coffee Bar’s Tomato Bisque soup ($5) 5 Stage Restaurant’s Hamakua Springs Tomato Salad ($11)

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“The concept of our restaurant is to offer local comfort food with a gourmet twist — everything has some sort of local, Japanese, Italian or French influence,” Taba explains.

“We’re always adding specials to our menu.”

No doubt about it, Kissaten’s Tomato Bisque Soup has success written all over it!

Kissaten Coffee Bar 88 Piikoi St. 593.1200

Anytime Cafe

I love my pasta — spaghetti, linguine or fettucine smothered in a succulent marinara sauce makes me one happy gal! Always on the search for great pasta, you can imagine my delight when I stumbled upon Anytime Cafe’s Caprese Spaghettini some time ago.

With one bite of this incredible pasta me and my taste buds were whisked right back to Italy, where I have enjoyed some of the best pasta in my life. So, the fact that I put

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Anytime Cafe’s Caprese Spaghettini right up there with pastas devoured in Rome and Positano is saying a lot, but it’s the truth.

“Our spaghetti and risotto are imported from Italy, so everything is served in the traditional Italian style,” owner Cindy Wong explains, reaffirming my belief.

The Caprese Spaghettini ($9.50) features sauteed fresh tomato and basil tossed with fresh mozzarella cheese in homemade tomato sauce. Pure excellence!

Now, the key to superb pasta lies in the texture of the noodles and the flavor of the sauce. I prefer my pasta al dente and with just the right amount of sauce — not too overwhelming, but enough to stand out on its own. And guess what? The chefs here at Anytime Cafe have got this exact cooking technique down to a science. No exaggeration intended, but I can guarantee that I will never tire of Anytime Cafe or its tomato lover’s perfect pasta dish. So, the next time you find yourself at Anytime Cafe in Market City Shopping Center, make it

A tomato lover himself, de Guzman was simple and treat yourself to the eatery’s Caprese Spaghettini, and request an order eager to present me with a creation all his own of toasty garlic bread at that — you’ll need — Hamakua Springs Tomato Salad ($11).

“I love tomatoes so I wanted to incorporate it to soak up every last bit of sauce! a tomato dish into the menu.” he explains.

Anytime Cafe This Stage signature appetizer features Market City Shopping Center fresh Hamakua tomatoes intermixed with a 2919 Kapiolani Blvd. #218 symphony of feta cheese, croutons, haricot 735.3888 vert, red onions and chives, tossed in a savory red wine vinaigrette. It’s divine!

Stage Restaurant Served during dinnertime only, de Guzman The spotlight shines on Stage Restaurant, says this salad is Greek-inspired and a a chic and modern establishment, located good go-to healthy option when trying to on the second floor of the Honolulu Design stick to those New Year’s resolutions.

Center, that gives way to a state-of-the-art Stage Restaurant is open for lunch interior complete with statement lighting, Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to stylish hues, eclectic furnishings and remark- 1:30 p.m., and Monday through Saturday able artwork. And executive chef Ron de from 6 to 8:30 p.m. for dinner. Closed Guzman wastes no time in upping the ante Sundays. with his exquisite contemporary AsianAmerican cuisine.

Stage Restaurant “We try our best to use local ingredients Honolulu Design Center as often as we can,” says de Guzman who 1250 Kapiolani Blvd.

237.5429 has been working for the restaurant for the past five years.

onthemenu

Sweet

Fendu classics

By Alana Folen

That’s

ENTERTAINMENT AT CHAI’S ISLAND BISTRO | ALOHA TOWER MARKETPLACE

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endu Boulangerie breaks the mold when it comes to your typical breakfast pastries. Owner and chef Niel Koep deemed it necessary to offer high quality baked goods to his patrons when he opened his bakery in Manoa Marketplace in March 2009.

“We’ve been busier than ever, the holidays were crazy for us. It’s nice to have been able to breathe a little since then,” Koep says with a laugh.

So, now that all the holiday goodies have been tucked away into the bellies of Fendu Boulangerie’s loyal patrons, Koep wants to once again pay tribute to those signature pastries that have always drawn in those with a sweet tooth.

Owner and chef Niel Koep | Leah Friel photo You can never go wrong with simple classics. with decadent morsels of “We have a handful of lychee and streusel. pastries that have always Now, keep in mind been really popular with Fendu Boulangerie that Pear Marscapone the breakfast crowd since and Chocolate Danish is day one; they include the Where: Manoa Marketplace, 2752 Woodlawn Dr. #5119, tempting as well. This Chocolate Croissant, Honolulu pastry presents you with Lychee Streusel, Pear an irresistible interior Marscapone and Chocolate Call: 988.4310 comprised of a Danish, and Blueberry Marscapone cheese fillDanish,” he states.

Hours: 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m. ing, while the outer porAll priced at $2.25 Tuesday-Saturday; 7:30 a.m.-3 tion of this treat is apiece, each pastry is p.m. Sunday; closed Monday adorned with sweet made with the finest and slices of Bartlett pear. freshest ingredients, all “It's quite decadent,” says Koep of captivating the diverse tastes and likes of every customer. The Chocolate Croissant, this delicious pastry. “A lot of people is for example, a soft and flaky European- also enjoy the Blueberry Danish with style croissant in which lies a stick of bit- cinnamon, sugar, almond cream and tersweet chocolate made in France. The blueberries.

“We can’t forget about these items, but croissant is then topped with powdered sugar, making for the sweetest start to we also want to let our patrons know that any day. And lychee fanatics will love starting today, macaroons and pot pies Fendu’s Lychee Streusel, made with will be available, so come by!”

Danish dough, and filled with pastry cream and almond cream, then topped

Chai’s hosts melodic meals hai’s Island Bistro provides Pacific Rim dining in a contemporary setting. Renowned chef and owner Chai Chaowasaree, who opened the Aloha Tower Marketplace restaurant in 1992, has long paired his Hawaii regional cuisine with the best in live entertainment.

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This year will be no different as Hawaiian melodies will enchant your dining experience throughout January and February. Catch Robert Cazimero, Jerry Santos, the Brothers Cazimero and Danny Couch playing every Wednesday through Saturday evening, respectively. Also, Jan. 20 from 7 to 9 p.m., be sure to catch the sweet sounds of Bruce Shimabukuro, as he will make a special guest appearance, and special guest Nathan Aweau will delight audiences Jan. 25.

During evenings without local performances — Sunday through Tuesday — Chef Chai will serve his special five-course dinner, Flavors Under the Hawaiian Sky ($40 per person; $55 with wine pairing). Start the exclusively prepared meal with Roasted Butternut Squash and Lobster Bisque Shooter, Fresh Ahi Katsu with Tomato Mango Salsa Wasabi Curry Sauce and Kataifi and Macadamia Nut Encrusted Black Tiger Prawn Rainbow Salad.

For the entree, choose from chef Chai’s Thai Style Oxtail Soup or Grilled Local Fish with Curry Sauce and Wakana Soba.

End on a sweet note with Heart Shape White Chocolate Amore Truffle with Fresh Raspberry Guava Puree.

Brothers Cazimero | File photo

CHAI’ S ISLAND BISTRO

Where: Aloha Tower Marketplace 1 Aloha Tower Drive, Honolulu

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

Dinner served nightly, 4–10 p.m.

Call: 585.0011 Website: chaisislandbistro.com

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2700 S. King St., Honolulu 947.2836 Lunch: Open daily, 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m.

Dinner: Wednesday–Monday, 5:30 p.m.–2 a.m.; Tuesdays 5:30–10 p.m.

1 Yosenabe ($17.95) 2 White Fish Saute ($8.50) Nathalie Walker photos

with Christina O’Connor

Tasty Traditions at Sushi

King

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ushi King gets its name from more than just its convenient location on South King Street. With its tasty eats, friendly service and an intimate dining experience, Sushi King is royalty among sushi eateries ― and is certainly a reigning restaurant among late-night joints. Open until 2 a.m. six nights a week, Sushi King is just what you need to get

through a late-night study session or wind down from a night out.

Opened in 1992, Sushi King is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Owner and manager Shu-Lee Kondo ― who also founded the restaurant ― describes the cuisine as traditional Japanese food. “The restaurant is very traditional, with typical Japanese dishes,” Kondo explains. “All of our food is created by chefs who were trained in Japan.”

For a taste of Sushi King’s

Jai

Chinese New Year

(Monk’s Food) Available All-Day

Special Menu for10

179

$

Ham and Scallop Soup • Chinese Chicken Salad • Peking Duck w/ Buns • Steamed Sea Bass w/ Ginger & Onions • Walnut Shrimp • Capitol Pork Chops • Boneless Chicken Cake Noodle • Rice • Jai • Chef’s Dessert of the Day 111 N. King St. near Maunakea 7am -10pm

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521-8268

Free Parking in the Rear DINNER HOURS ONLY No credit cards accepted for special menu

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ushi King owner and manager Shu-Lee Kondo founded the restaurant in 1992 after operating another Japanese restaurant in San Francisco. But while Kondo has run three restaurants — the third was at the Stardust in Las Vegas before the hotel shut down — her longtime success in the industry started out as something of a fluke.

Kondo is originally from Japan, but relocated to California as a young adult. For her husband, a chef, owning his own restaurant had been a lifelong dream.

But just six months after he realized his dream by opening his restaurant in San Francisco, he went blind. At the time, Kondo was working in banking and knew very little about the restaurant business. But when her husband asked her to take over his restaurant, she agreed.

“I said, 'why not?' Let me try,'” Kondo explains.

“How could I say no? It was his dream.”

When she moved to Hawaii years later, her initial intent was to retire here. But seeing an opportunity to open Sushi King, she decided to start another restaurant instead. Twenty years later, Sushi King is still going strong. In keeping with its family-run origins, Sushi King has attracted a loyal customer base throughout the years, and Kondo says that she thinks of her staff as an extended family.

“My husband always taught me that the employees in your restaurant are family because you spend so much time there,” Kondo says.

The Sushi King kitchen also is home to the Joe Aloha food truck, which is known for its smoked meat. Joe Aloha, which is run by Kondo’s son-in-law, prepares its food at Sushi King. The truck is located in front of Smart Stop Storage on the corner of Kamakee and Kawaihao streets. It is open Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Dim Sum

Served 7am Daily

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$ 98 Take-out Orders Welcomed

All-Occasion Catering Perfect for Birthday Parties, Family get togethers and more!

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

2710 South King St. www.fukuyadeli.com

THESIDE

ON

Sushi King

authentic dishes, try Tempura-Don or Spicy Tuna. The Early Bird from options such as Shrimp and Donburi ($11.95) or Yosenabe Dinner ― offered from 5:30 to 7 Vegetable Tempura or Chicken ($17.95), which is accented with p.m. ― allows diners to choose Teriyaki, and comes with an appetizer, spices, grated radish and rice and soup. ponzu sauce. Other dishes And if you can’t decide include Tonkatsu ($17.95 which of Sushi King’s wide for dinner), Shrimp and selection of dishes you Vegetable Tempura ($22.95 want, try the nine-piece for dinner) and the White Assortment of Chef's Fish Saute ($8.50), which Choice ($30) or the Sashimi is seasoned with soy sauce, Deluxe ($24.95) for a daily sake and grated radish. selection of fresh fish.

If you’ve come just for Currently, Kondo and the sushi, you're at the the chefs are thinking up right place. Sushi King’s some new dishes to add to sushi bar chefs can expertly the menu. For inspiration, prepare options such as Kondo says they turn to Sunshine roll ($12.50), customers for their input.

Sashimi Deluxe ($24.95) Spicy Tuna roll ($7), Unagi “A lot of the new dishes ($6.50) or Spider roll come from customer ($12.50), which comes with requests,” Kondo says. deep-fried soft shell crab.

“Customers are the ones Kondo says that some who always teach us.” of Sushi King’s most popThere is no set date yet ular dishes are the specials, for the new menu to be which include the Jumbo released, but Kondo says Platter ($11.45) and Early that it is in progress and Bird Dinner ($15.95). The will be unveiled at some Jumbo Platter is served as point in the near future.

Yosenabe ($17.95) both the Lunch Special Starting next week, you and the Midnight Special, can visit Sushi King online and offers choices such as when it launches its website: Ahi Cutlet on Rice, Salmon sushikinghi.com.

Cutlet on Rice and Beef Contact Christina O’Connor at Teriyaki on Rice. All of diningout@staradvertiser.com the dishes are served with soup and salad, and a High Quality California Roll, Cone Sushi at Affordable Prices!

Assortment of Chef's Choice ($30)

Join Chef Russell Siu

COOKING CLASS Wednesday, January 18 6:00 pm

Stuffed Tomato with Mozzerella Cioppino Chicken Parmesan Panna Cotta

$65 Inclusive of tax & service charge.

This cooking demonstration includes wine pairing with each course.

ON THE RISE

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

5 – Course Dinner $40

Available on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday Only ––––––––––––––––Beginning–––––––––––––– Roasted Butternut Squash and Lobster Bisque Shooter with a glass of Mionetto Prosecco Gold Label

–––––––––––––––Appetizers–––––––––––––– Fresh Ahi Katsu with Tomato Mango Salsa Wasabi Curry Sauce

––––––––––––––––Salad––––––––––––––––– Kataifi and Mac Nut Crusted Black Tiger Prawn Salad with a glass of Esser Chardonnay

––––––––––––––––Entrée–––––––––––––– Chef Chai’s Signature Thai Style Oxtail Soup and Steamed Rice Buy one OR dinner entree, Grilled Fresh Local Fish with Curry Sauce and Wakana Soba receive 2nd entree with a glass of Au Bon Climat Pinor Noir

–––––––––––––––Dessert––––––––––––––– Heart Shape White Chocolate Amore Truffle

50% OFF

valid Sun, Mon & Tues Expires 1/24/12.

$ 4 0 p e r p e r s o n f o r D i n n e r | $ 1 5 . 0 0 p e r p e r s o n f o r Wi n e s FREE VALET PARKING • www.chefchai.com • 585-0011

January Lunch Specials

8.50

$

Now taking reservations for Lunch & Dinner LIMITED SUPPLIES! SORRY IF IT’S SOLD OUT!

Ocean front dining

MONDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tonkatsu Udon TUESDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fried Ahi Teishoku WEDNESDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mochi Curry THURSDAY . . . . . . Chicken Katsu w/ Miso Sauce Teishoku FRIDAY . . . . . Simmered Spicy Pork and Cabbage Teishoku SATURDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cold Chicken Teishoku SUNDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sukiyaki Donburi

Valet parking available

CHIRASHI SPECIAL COMPLIMENTARY UNCLE MOKI’S LAVA FLOW DESSERT WITH THE PURCHASE OF 2 DINNER ENTREES

14.95

Also Available Curry & Steak Monday-Sunday 10:30am-2:30pm, 5pm–10pm Must present coupon. Not valid with any other discounts or specials. Exp 1/15/12.

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

3579 Waialae Avenue 737-8820

*DAILY SPECIAL TEISHOKU*

Sanma Teishoku

9.50

Menchi Katsu Teishoku

Aji Fry

12.00 Teishoku 9.50

Open Daily 11am - 9 pm Lunch 11 am - 4 pm • Dinner 4 pm - 9 pm Bento and Assorted Musubi Available daily

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

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

942-4848

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WHERE TO DINE AMERICAN

Symbol Key

4 Kings Kitchen

Breakfast

2671 S. King St. 951-5464

Lunch

Atlantis Seafood & Steak

La Palme D’or

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

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

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

Tropics Bar & Grill

2284 Kalakaua Avenue 922-6868

Dinner

Teddy’s Bigger Burger

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

After Midnight

Napoleon’s Bakery Located inside of Zippy’s

Eggs n’ Things

Alcohol served

343 Saratoga Road 923-EGGS (3447)

BAKERY

Online

Waikiki Beach Eggspress

Fendu Boulangerie

Catering

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

2752 Woodlawn Dr. Manoa Marketplace 988-4310

HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR

Taste our

NEWEST Pepperoni Caprese Pizza!

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

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

2 pc. Shrimp & 2 pc. Vegetable Tempura & Miso Butterfish $ BUY ONE ITEM & GET THE NEXT ONE

50% OFF

or Choice of Steamed Seabass 88 Piikoi St., Honolulu 593-1200 • kissatencafe.com

OPEN TUE-SUN LUNCH

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

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

Voted Best Thai in Hawaii 15% OFF Take Out Coupon required. Not combinable with other offers. Expires 1/13/12

January Special $4.99 Won Ton Soup

SERVING HAWAII SINCE 1977...

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

Dinner 4:30pm - Closing

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

Hanaki

2028 Kuhio Avenue Walking distance from all Waikiki Hotels

FREE!

with purchase of 1 Soup Base

1 per coupon, must present coupon, not to be combined with any other offers or promotions

MANOA MARKETPLACE (Tons of FREE Parking) 988-1551 16 | DINING OUT | JAN. 8-14, 2012

941-6161

www.keosthaicuisine.com

Continuing the tradition...

KOREAN CUISINE FREE

Live Maine Lobster with orders of $50 or more!

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

• LUNCH $16.95 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM • DINNER $24.95 2:30 PM -10 PM KAL BI, SIRLOIN, CHICKEN, SASHIMI, SPICY PORK *DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALL BEVERAGESWITH THIS AD. EXP. 1/31/12.

Valid until Jan. 12, 2012

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

Ala Moana Center • Mall Level

(Mountain side, next to Shirokiya)

tel. 951-9355

Japanese Cuisine

2 Pc Shrimp Tempura

536-3035

Happy New Year!

THAI CUISINE

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

Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons. Exp 1/31/12

Featuring Lion Dance, Fireworks & More.

Includes:Scoop Rice, Miso Soup, Tea,Tofu, Gyoza, Green Salad or Tsukemono

Good for any item of equal or lesser value. Original Coupon required. Not valid on retail items or bottled beverages. One discounted item per coupon.

Not combinable with any other offer. No cash value.

Exp. 1/31/12.

Celebrate

10.95 at the $ 9.95 Cultural Plaza

“House of Gau Gee”

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

930 McCully St. • 951-0511/951-0611

• PRIVATE PARTY ROOM • CONVENIENT PARKING

WHERE TO DINE BUFFET

CHINESE

Kissaten 88 Piikoi St. 593-1200

Camellia Buffet

Canton Seafood Restaurant

930 McCully St. 951-0511/0611

111 N. King St. 521-8268

923 Keeaumoku St. 955-3388

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

Aina Haina Chop Suey

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

94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd.

677-7744

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

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

3553 Waialae Ave. 738-8666

Golden Duck

A Catered Experience

Market City Shopping Center 2919 Kapiolani Blvd 735-3888

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant

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

CATERERS Anytime Cafe

TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant

Dim Sum Brunch Buffet

Featuring . . .

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

And a variety of Hong Kong Style Dim Sum

Hee Hing Restaurant 449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

Jai & Gau

RESTAURANT

• Pork Hash • Shrimp w/Nori Roll • Mochi Rice in Lotus Leaf • Dried Shrimp Puff • Diced Wintermelon Soup • Char Siu Gon Lo Mein • Salt & Pepper Shrimp • Almond Tofu • Haupia Gelatin Cake and many more choices.

SUNTORY Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor

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

“All Natural no added chemicals”

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

988-4310 2752 Woodlawn Dr. • Manoa Marketplace

restaurantsuntory.com

922-5511

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

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

January Special NEW!

Chocolate Banana ‘n Cream Cake

25% OFF NABE EARLY BIRD SPECIAL

Monday - Thursday 5-6pm.

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

TWO GREAT LOCATIONS!

AIEA • 484-2222 98-150 Kaonohi St.

Enter to Win! 1 21 Trips For Two To of

Las Vegas

Premium Class now serving Zippy’s Chili!

HONOLULU • 589-2299 510 Piikoi St.

Prices are slightly higher at Ala Moana and Pearlridge.

Spaghetti & Chicken Mixed Plate

$5.99fast food Oxtail Style

Turkey Neck Soup

$5.29fast food

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

available from 10:30am, while supplies last

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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

On On at McCully 1110 McCully St.

at McCully 946-8833

FAMILY DINING Bibas

Seafood Village Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa

Maple Garden / Yen King 909 Isenberg St. 941-6641

Little Villlage Noodle House 1113 Smith St. 545-3008

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

Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant

5724 Kalanianaole Hwy. 377-5566

Liliha Square 524-1628

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BYOB

Fresh Broiled Salmon

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

Waikiki - 941-3444

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

1831 Ala Moana Blvd.

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

Kailua - Coming Soon!

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Ala Moana - 949-2120

Free Validated parking at Waikiki Marina

Makai Market Mall Hours

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

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98-150 Kaonohi St. • Tel: 486-5100 *Menu and prices subject to change.

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WHERE TO DINE IHOP Waikiki - 1850 Ala Moana Blvd 949-4467 Waikiki - Kuhio & Lewers 921-2400

Kenny’s Restaurant

Rainbow Drive Inn

Le Cacao Bistro

1620 N. School St. 841-0931

3441 Waialae Ave.

Kenny’s Express Hawaiian BBQ

Pagoda

2nd Floor, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center 922-9333

1525 Rycroft St. 948-8356

3308 Kanaina Ave. 737-0177

626-5368

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

Restaurant Epic 1131 Nuuanu Ave. 587-7877

Hilo - Prince Kuhio Plaza 959-2600

Shiro’s Saimin Haven

JJ Bistro & French Pastry 3447 Waialae Ave.

739-0993

Kit N Kitchen

Panya Bistro • Bakery • Bar

1010 University Avenue 942-7622

Ala Moana Center, Mauka - Mall Level 946-6388

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

Year of the Dragon Beggar Chicken, Crab Legs, And more Dinner 5-8:30 pm

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Kids $12 (Ages 5–12) Adults $20.95

Full Service Catering & Event Planning s Live Music Nightly at Tropics Bar & Grill and Tapa Bar

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WHERE TO DINE FINE DINING

Zippy’s Call the one nearest you

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

Bali Steak & Seafood

GREEK Greek Marina

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

Wailana Coffee House

Sam Choy’s BLC

1860 Ala Moana Blvd.

955-1764

Aloha Tower Market Pl. 585-0011

The Fat Greek 1250 Kapiolani Blvd.

237-5429

2440 Kuhio Ave. 922-5555

94-300 Farrington Hwy 801 Dillingham Blvd.

951-6297

Top of Waikiki

Il Lupino

Fat Greek Waikiki

Waikiki Business Plaza 2270 Kalakaua Ave. 923-3877

Royal Hawaiian Center 922-3400

Chinese New Year Special For 10 People

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

Stage Restaurant

Hy’s Steak House

Max’s Of Manila

178

580 N. Nimitz Hwy. 545-7979

Chai’s Island Bistro

FILIPINO

$

Koko Marina Shopping Center 7192 Kalanianaole Hwy. 396-8441

1831 Ala Moana Blvd 941-3444

Paiten Ramen!

Home of the “Milky-White” Paitan HOUSE SPECIAL:

Dine-in or take-out

Curry & Ramen Combo

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

$ FREE LOBSTER

with purchase of (4) orders 377-5555 or 377-5566 from Special Lungfunghawaii.com • Open Daily 11am-9pm Open Menu 5724 Kalanianaole Hwy • Niu Valley Shopping Ctr. LOTS OF FREE PARKING

955

Mini Ramen + 4 pc. Gyoza + Curry Plate (choice of 8)

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Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm • Fri-Sat 11am-10pm

Panang Pork Curry

Ward Warehouse • 591-8855

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

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

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NOW OPEN at 900 N. Nimitz Hwy 536-8570 1627 Nuuanu Ave 585-8839 2955 E. Manoa Rd 988-0212 Mon-Sat 10:30am-9pm; Sun 12n-8pm

Call For Take Out www.bangkokchefexpress.com

• Wine Spectator Award-Winning Wine List • Live Entertainment • Valet Parking Proper Attire Required Reservations Recommended

2440 Kuhio Ave.

922 5555 www.hyshawaii.com

Locals with valid ID receive

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Serving Lunch & Dinner • Take-out Available 20 | DINING OUT | JAN. 8-14, 2012

www.eggsnthings.com

343 Saratoga Road (808)

923-EGGS (3447)

WHERE TO DINE ITALIAN 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

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

Z Pizza

Hinone Mizunone

Genki Sushi

JAPANESE

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

Kobe Japanese Steak House 1841 Ala Moana Blvd.

941-4444

Kozo Sushi

G Sushi

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

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

Hifumi Japanese Restaurant Chinese Cultural Plaza 536-3035

HOLIDAY SPECIAL

House Special for Party of Ten

DRIVE-IN

$198.00

(Take Out Available) Seafood Tofu Soup • Shrimp Walnuts with Mayonaise • Fried Rice “Young Chow Style” Live Lobster with Ginger & Onion (two) • House Special Crispy Garlic Chicken (whole) Tenderloin Steak with String Beans • Peking Duck • Chinese Broccoli with Dried Fish Deep Fried Flounder with Crispy Garlic (whole) • Dessert of the Day

Serving You For

50 Years

Mahalo Hawaii 3308 Kanaina Avenue

Best Cantonese Cuisine

Buy Any Dinner Entree, Get The 2nd

Entire Menu

New Hours 5:30 - 6:45pm

$11.45 Complete Lunch

& after 10:30 p.m.

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

955-3388

SPINACH & MUSHROOM HASH BROWN STACK Starts January 2, 2012 • For a Limited Time

(Does not apply to Early Bird Specials)

Mon - Fri Only

Dine-In or Take-out Available

1430 KONA ST. (behind Ala Moana Center) Open Daily 10:30am-9:30pm • 955-7888 2nd entree of equal/lesser value. Limit 1 coupon per table/take-out order.

Valid 5pm to close. Coupon must be presented. Exp. 1/31/12.

Coupon Required. One Coupon Per Party Some Restrictions Apply. Exp: 1/15/12

Windward Mall 235-4467 • Pearl City 486-4467 Hilo 959-2600 • Waikiki on Kuhio 921-2400 Waikiki Ala Moana Blvd 949-4467

www.ihophawaii.com

Happy New Year & Kung Hee Fat Choy $238 for table of 6 ($398 for table of 10) • Sautéed Shrimp & Scallop w/Honey Walnuts • New Year Good Luck “Jai” • Seafood Fried Rice w/Garlic • Mochi Balls in Sweet Ginger Broth Valid 12.26.2011- 1.31.2012

Lion Dance 1/22 7:00PM

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Kapahulu 737-0177

• Dynasty Style Appetizer Platter • Imitation Shark’s Fin Soup w/ Chicken • Lobsters with Garlic & butter Sauce • Steamed Whole FIsh • Steamed Chicken — Dynasty Style

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

947-8818

947-2836

Open 7 Days • 2700 So. King St.

First Year Anniversary Special

FREE GLASS

of Champagne w/Dinner Jan 9th & 10th Only. Just mention this ad.

Must be 21 years or older.

Authentic Greek Food in the Heart of Waikiki 1831 Ala Moana Blvd. (Between Ilikai & Kobe) Open Daily 11am-10pm

941-3444 Free Validated parking at Waikiki Marina

538-NEWS(6397) DINING OUT | JAN. 8-14, 2012 |

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WHERE TO DINE Tanaka of Tokyo

Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen

Makino Chaya 98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

Sushi Ichiban

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

3579 Waialae Ave. 737-8820

2746 Kaimuki Avenue 732-1656

Sushi Company Restaurant Suntory

1111 McCully Street 947-5411

Royal Hawaiian Shpg Cntr 3rd Flr. 922-5511

Sushi Izakaya 2065 S. Beretania St 946-7466

KOREAN Choi’s Garden

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

Sakura Terrace Japanese Cafe 1240 South King Street 591-1181

ON ON at McCully Chinese Restaurant

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

1303 Rycroft St., Honolulu. HI 596-7555

Sushi King 2700 S. King St. 947-2836

Choon Chun Chicken 1649 Kalakaua Ave. 447-4492

Aina Haina Chop Suey East Honolulu

Aina Haina Shopping Center 373-1303 or 373-4632

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Reserve today for CHINESE NEW YEAR!

7 Course Banquet for 10 $189 with Scallop Soup and Peking Duck.

Dine-In and Take-Out Excludes Special Menus Exp 1/31/12

MANOA 988-5923

WAIMALU 485-8883

2752 Woodlawn Drive

98-1277 Kaahumanu St. (across from Safeway)

Create your own menu and we’ll discount it for you!

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

Lunch Mon – Sat 11:00am–2:30pm

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Early Bird Special 4-5pm NEW MENU & SUSHI BAR! Teriyaki Chicken $7.95 Teriyaki Combo (Steak & Chicken) $10.95 Fish of the Day $7.95 North Shore Garlic Shrimp $9.95

SAKURA TERRACE JAPANESE CAFE Dinner Mon – Sat 1240 South King Street | 591-1181 | Free Parking 5:00pm–10:00pm www.sakuraterrace.com

Sunday 4:30pm –9:30pm

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

Includes Miso Soup, Salad, Rice and Japanese hot tea Not valid with other offers or promotions.

Gift Cards Available

1140 Kuala St. (Across Wal-Mart) Pearl City | 456-2128 Sun-Thurs 10:30am-9:00pm | Fri-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm

OPEN Tues-Fri: 11am-2pm & 5pm-9pm Sat: 11am-9pm • Mon: Closed Parking: turn into driveway between Kokua Market & 4 Kings

2671A S. King St.

10% OFF

Dear Hearts and treasured friends,

Upscale American Bistro Plate Lunch

951-KING (5464)

Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)

Cuisine of the Philippines

5% OFF

www.maxschicken.com

Credit Card Sale Only (With Coupon)

Hong Kong Dim Sum & Regular Menu Items

Here’s wishing to all a fruitful and healthy New Year.

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 1/31/12. Must present coupon.

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

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant

May you be blessed with good health.

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

• Classic Chicken Adobo • Marinated Braised Pork Adobo • Coconut Cream Chicken Adobo

951-MAXS (6297) Something New. Something Classic.

Liliha Square by Times Supermarket

524-1628

Celebrating 10 Years!

Saimin Havenly Yours,

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

Shiro Matsuo Lobster $999 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

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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

Open Daily – 11AM - 10PM Happy Hour – Daily in the lounge 4PM - 7PM Vino Thursdays - 25% Off Bottles of Wine

5%, 10% and lobster special are not to be combined with any other offer/discounts/specials. Expires 1/31/12. Must present coupon.

Ala Moana Center – Ho‘okipa Terrace | 808.356.8300 Also at Queens’ MarketPlace, Waikoloa Beach Resort | 808.443.5515

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WHERE TO DINE Yakiniku Million 626 Sheridan St. 596-0799

PACIFIC RIM 3660 on the Rise 3660 Waialae Ave. 737-1177

MEXICAN El Charro Mexicano Aiea Restaurant

OKAZUYA

2065 S. Beretania St. Honolulu HI 96826

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

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

Steamed Flounder Filet with Lemon Shoyu Boneless Minute Chicken Cake Noodle Minced Beef Fried Rice $159 Table of Ten (reg. $189) Limit: two tables of ten.

Available December 26 through January 15.

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

Brewer’s Thursdays Pitchers of Aloha Beer for $10

NEW YEAR’S DINNER SPECIAL

.

Peking Duck Sea Kelp Fish Cake Tofu Soup Chicken Oyster Sauce Pepper Salt Shrimp Maine Lobster with Ginger Scallion Long Beans with XO Sauce Lychee Duck Braised E Mein $199 Table of Ten (reg. $249) Limit: two tables of ten.

Available December 31 through January 15.

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.

Hong Kong Dim Sum Brunch Buffet Sunday, Jan. 22 Prime Rib Seafood Dinner Buffet Sunday, Jan. 22 and Monday, Jan. 23

735-5544

449 KAPAHULU AVE., STE 101

922-6868

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

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

an Island Speciality Served every Thursday at

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

Open 24 Hours 1860 Ala Moana Blvd. Validated Parking

www.samchoyhawaii.com

Book your party of 10 or more people and get 10% OFF plus your choice of dessert

“Il Lupino leaves little room for anything other than the highest praise...one of the truest Italian dining experiences in town.” - Jo McGarry, MidWeek Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Happy Hour • Early Dinner Specials Royal Hawaiian Center at the Royal Grove www.illupino.com • 808.922.3400

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

955-1764

January afternoon

Build your own 10” pizza with unlimited toppings.

Won Ton Noodle

Keiki Sunday Nights

TEA SPECIAL

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

Shrimp Scampi

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

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

FREE PIZZA!

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Chuckwagon Saturday Nights

Open 7 Days from 11am-10pm

at 6:30 pm on Jan. 22 and 23 Reserve Now!

For reservations, call

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

Sauteed Mahi with Lobster Sauce Steak & Shrimp Chicken Alfredo Pasta Call for Reservations & Information 2284 Kalakaua Ave.

LION DANCE

2919 Kapiolani Blvd., #218

Snow Crab Monday Nights 2# Snow Crab Legs for $29.95

Chinese Chicken Salad . Hong Kong Dim Sum Platter . Shrimp Taro Basket

YEAR OF THE DRAGON BUFFETS

Also available Pasta • Burgers • Salads • Sandwiches OPEN TIL MIDNIGHT!

What’s happening at Sam Choy’s?

12.95

NEW YEAR’S LUNCH SPECIAL

.

*Take out only, w/coupon; not to be combined with any other offer. Expires 1/31/12.

1430 Kona St., #101 955-7888

Early Bird $ Special Only

Celebrate the NEW YEAR - 2012!

Must present coupon. Expires 1/31/12.

Saigon Pearl

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

Manoa Marketplace 2756 Woodlawn Drive 988-1551

(up to $10 in value)

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

Bangkok Chef

Hanaki Restaurant

FREE Appetizer

1491 S. King St. 947-1133

THAI

SHABU SHABU

2710 S. King St. 946-2073

VIETNAMESE

Jin Din Rou

2169 Kalia Rd., Outrigger Reef Hotel 923-2277

Fukuya Delicatessen & Catering

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

TAIWANESE

The Ocean House Restaurant

99-115 Aiea Heights Drive 488-9727

Shabu Shabu King 2700 S King St. 951-7878

January Special 4-Course Meal

SOUP CHOICE

OF THE

D AY

OF APPETIZER Lao Rock & Roll • Baked Lobster Avocado • Escargot • Crab Rangoon

CHOICE

OF

626-5368

ONE ENTREE

Fisherman Pie • Baked Cornish Hen • Baked Salmon Asian Classic • Cheese Ravioli w/Lobster

Bistro & French Pastry

3441 Waialae Ave.

PLUS CR ÈME BRÛLÉE (*$5 for Lamb Wellington)

$24.70 per person

expires 1/31/12

Le Cacao LUNCH SPECIAL 15% OFF & FREE DRINK

with purchase of 4-course Meal Special

3447 Waialae Avenue | 739-0993 | jjfrenchpastry.com DINING OUT | JAN. 8-14, 2012 |

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FLAVORS AND PRICES STORY BY KELLI SHIROMA

Green Papaya Salad ($7.50)

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or healthy dishes bursting with authentic Vietnamese flavors at reasonable prices, one does not have “pho” to go. Pho My Lien, located in Westridge Shopping Center, is ringing in 2012 with a brand-new takeout menu highlighting the eatery’s most popular dinein dishes. These dishes are favorites among Pho My Lien customers, according to Walter James, a close friend and business partner with the restaurant’s owners, Tommy Dang and his wife, Lien Bui. “We started offering our brand-new takeout menu on Jan. 1,” says James. “If somebody wants anything on the main menu for a takeout order, they can have it, but the (restaurant’s) most popular dishes are on the takeout menu.”

Pho My Lien’s new takeout menu features dishes such as Crispy

Spring Rolls ($7.50 for four) — thin flour sheets rolled with pork, chicken, shrimps, shredded carrot, long rice and mushrooms, deep fried and served with mint leaves, lettuce, rice noodles and sauce — and Crispy Calamari ($7.95).

The menu also boasts an assortment of salads, including the frequently requested Chicken Salad ($7.50) — shredded skinless and boneless chicken mixed with shredded lettuce, mint leaves, onion and house special dressing — and Green Papaya Salad ($7.50). The latter, composed of shredded green papaya, shrimp, mint leaves, peanuts and served with a house special salad dressing, will be the eatery’s special for the month of February.

“Each month, we offer a monthly special for $4.99 or less,” he says. “This month’s special is the Won Ton Soup (a shrimp

and pork dumpling soup).

February’s monthly special will feature the Green Papaya Salad.”

For customers looking for healthy dishes, James recommends the eatery’s signature dish, pho ($7.95), with the customer’s choice of meats, including slices of rare steak, beef soft tendon, beef well-done brisket, beef tripe and beef balls.

Pho with Chicken Meat ($7.95), Pho with Mixed Vegetables ($7.95) and Pho with Shrimps and Squid ($8.95) also are available.

While pho is the restaurant’s signature item, Pho My Lien offers customers a variety of healthy entrées from which they can choose. James also recommends Broccoli Sauteed ($7.95) with one choice of chicken, pork, beef, shrimp or tofu. The restaurant’s Summer Rolls ($4.95 for two) are another good choice for healthy dining, as they feature rice vermicelli, mint leaves and bean sprouts wrapped in rice sheets with the meat of one’s choice.

“The appetizers are all popular, but if you look at the summer rolls, there are different varieties,” James explains. “You can have

(summer rolls with) boiled shrimp, shredded pork, barbecue beef, barbecue pork, barbecue chicken or tofu … if you want to eat healthy, you can simply have tofu summer rolls.”

While Pho My Lien is promoting its new takeout menu, it has not changed its dine-in menu. James states that the eatery has remained consistent in its menu items and reasonable prices ever since it first opened in November 2010.

“We’ve not raised our prices on the menu; we’re still going to give you good value for your money,” he says. “For the quality and quantity (of food) that you get, it’s priced very, very reasonably.”

Although the eatery is not anticipating any major changes in terms of its menus, James states that Pho My Lien is currently searching for a second location.

“Basically, we haven’t changed from last year; we’re keeping the same philosophy of delicious food at reasonable prices,” he says. “We’re still going to cater to families — we offer food with familystyle prices.”

Crispy Spring Rolls ($7.50 for four)

Summer Rolls ($4.95 for two)

PHO MY LIEN Westridge Shopping Center • 98-150 Kaonohi St., Suite B213-B, Aiea Call: 488.4900 • Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

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Won Ton Soup ($7.50)