Hawaii Dining Out 8 May 2011

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Serg-ing Ahead Sergio Arellano of Serg’s Mexican Kitchen stays a step ahead of the competition with a menu full of authentic, flavorful Mexican cuisine that includes Flautas, the highly desired flute-shaped tortilla.

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By Alana Folen | Photos by Leah Friel

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Above: The author presents all you well-deserving moms with La Palme D’or’s La Macha ($30).

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Indeed, the comida is always flavorful and the service ever-so-friendly at Serg’s.

Dining Out caught up with Arellano on a recent afternoon and discovered the vibrant culture of Mexico City is alive and well at the restaurant’s two locations in Manoa Valley and Waimanalo.

DO: What is the story behind Serg’s Mexican Kitchen?

Arellano: We offer very authentic Mexican food, very fresh. Authenticity is absolutely key here. I was born in Los Angeles and grew up in Mexico City with my family. I was always in the kitchen with my parents and grandparents, who were always cooking up Mexican food. That’s all we cooked.

Serg’s Mexican Kichen spices things up for clients with an authentic, south-of-the-border menu that can only be described in one word — delicioso Above: Sergio Arellano, Elias Gonzalez, 5, and assistant chef Pako Jimenez

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he aroma of flautas and savory carne asada permeate the air while the sounds and beats of festive music keep pace with customers filing in and out. At Serg’s Mexican Kitchen, there are always maravilloso scents, sights and sounds — thanks to owner and chef Sergio Arellano, who has created quite a stir among locals since first bringing a taste of Mexico to the Islands in 2009.

DO: As the executive chef here at Serg’s Mexican Kitchen, you offer quite a variety of exquisite dishes to customers. Share with us some of your specialties.

Arellano: We have our famous Flautas ($9.25), which features a 12-inch flour tortilla, rolled and lightly fried. It’s then stuffed with your choice of shredded beef, chicken, pork carnitas, al pastor, or a vegetarian option.

Finally, it’s topped with sour cream, avocado salsa and queso fresco (Mexican cheese). The Enchiladas ($8.95) also are a popular choice, with three rolled corn tortillas stuffed with your choice of meat, shrimp (additional $1) or made vegetarian style. Then we top it off with your choice of green or red sauce. Most of our dishes are served with rice and beans.

DO: Most menu options, such as the Pork Carnitas ($10.25), are derived from personal family recipes. Tell us more about this dish.

Arellano: This family recipe is a tender pork shoulder, slow roasted with special ingredients. It’s also served with rice, beans and pico de gallo. Everything’s delicious here and super fresh.

DO: The restaurant offers takeout and cater-

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Serg’s MEXICAN KITCHEN Where: 2740 E. Manoa Road//Manoa 41-865 Kalanianaole Hwy. //Waimanalo

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ing options, and you said Serg’s Mexican Kitchen is known for its authentic Mexican dishes. What makes your cuisine authentic?

Arellano: Authentic ingredients!

I don’t use anything from a can — all my salsas are made fresh and, of course, credit is due to Grandma’s recipes. I’ve been in the business for about 15 years, so I’ve also created some of these recipes myself. In addition to our specialties, we also have lots of appetizers and salads like Serg’s Nachos ($7.45) and Ceviche Salad ($10.25); tacos and burritos, such as Mexico City Style Tacos ($2.75 each) and Fish Tacos ($3.25 each), to name a few. Taco Tuesdays are set from 4 p.m. to closing every Tuesday — Fish Tacos are only $2 and all other tacos are $1.50.

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Hours: Monday through Saturday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.//Manoa 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

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so desirable among kamaaina?

Arellano: I believe it’s the spices and most definitely the flavor. There’s a whole variety of flavors found in Mexican cooking, including herbs, oregano, cilantro and more. To me, Mexican food has a very special flavor, very fresh with that extra zest.

DO: Your Manoa restaurant seems to take customers to Mexico City without them having to leave home. Would you agree?

Arellano: Yes. The outdoor seating here is reminiscent of the backyard of my house. People can bring their drink of choice, as it’s BYOB. In fact, you could say that this is Mexico right here (laughs).

The Waimanalo location has indoor seating, but you’ll find the same freshness and quality of DO: What makes Mexican food food.

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1 Green Enchiladas ($8.95) 2 Pork Carnitas ($10.25)

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Saying ‘oui’ to JJ’s JJ alluring appetizers

By Kyle Galdeira

Praseuth Luangkhot makes it a priority to serve all his favorite meals at his Waialae Avenue eatery, JJ Bistro & French Pastry. He insists that his confidence in and resulting pride from the popular menu derived from Laotian and French tastes and presentation techniques, come from the eatery’s 13-plus years of serving quality confections gleaned from fresh ingredients.

“We began adding items one at a time, little by little,” Luangkhot says. “It’s a pretty good sign that you can see your market is expanding and accepts you. From pizza to pasta to a la carte (items), we just kept adding on and it went crazy!”

The talented owner and chef has expanded his restaurant to include more square footage while also supplying hotels and other restaurants with his popular desserts and pastries. One can clearly see the passion in JJ’s eyes as he talks about some of his most popular dishes, including the Baked Lobster Avocado ($7.95).

The dish, which JJ insists is the most popular off the appetizer menu (he calls it the “No. 1 hit”), features rich lobster meat with the chef’s special sauce covered with mozzarella cheese atop pieces of JJ’s freshly baked French bread.

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1 For chef and owner JJ Luangkhot, presentation is just as important as taste.

2 The Escargot ($7.95), surrounded by vegetables and

“It’s the dish that keeps us expanding every year,” says the owner with a smile.

The restauranteur also suggests the Laotian Rock ‘N Roll ($7.95), traditional summer rolls with fresh lemongrass chicken and a light curry served with a sweet dipping sauce. The Escargot ($7.95) offers a unique take on the classic French dish as the snails are surrounded by baby corn, zucchini, red bell peppers and covered in a rich and creamy garlic sauce and, of course, a hearty piece of French bread, which is perfect for soaking up any leftover sauce.

The appetizer menu alone serves as a prime example why so many customers say “oui oui” to JJ.

JJ’s Bistro & French Pastry Where: 3447 Waialae Ave., Honolulu.

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covered in a rich and creamy garlic sauce.

3 Laotian Rock'n Roll ($7.95) are traditional summer rolls with fresh lemongrass chicken and a light curry.

4 Baked Lobster Avocado ($7.95) is one of Luangkhot’s most popular dishes off the appetizer menu.

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fresh favorites are Fish Filet in Black Beans and Sizzling Tofu.

Priced at $11.50, the fish filet features a lightly breaded basa filet garnished with red peppers, spring onions and ginger strips — all doused in a flavorful black bean sauce. And for a reasonable price of $7.95, diners can enjoy a refreshing entree of Sizzling Tofu with chopped onions, red and green bell peppers, glazed with Max’s special sauce. This highly requested dish 2 is served on a hot sizzling plate, topped with a hint of chili to give an extra kick to your taste buds.

A house specialty that’s simply delicious is Max’s Pinakbet ($8.95). This popular menu option presents diners with a tantalizing selection of mixed vegetables, including pumpkin, string beans and bitter melon, sauteed with tender pork and shrimp, and a house-made shrimp paste to boot.

Without a doubt, Max’s of Manila definitely knows how to cook it up Filipino-style!

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3 Sizzling Tofu ($7.95) features chopped onions, red and green bell peppers, and more served with Max’s special sauce.

1 Max’s of Manila’s Pinakbet ($8.95) is a house specialty.

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‘Not your ordinary plate lunch place’

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Story by Kyle Galdeira | Photos by Lawrence Tabudlo arely does the convenience and ease of picking up a plate lunch go hand in hand with fresh, quality ingredients and innovative dishes.

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But at Kahai Street Kitchen, preparing gourmet quality food and serving it with the speed and portability of a plate lunch is right up the restaurant’s alley. Owner Nao Iwata can often be found in the kitchen helping prepare meals at the restaurant — which is nestled at the corner of Kahai and Kalihi streets — while also keeping track of the daily operation.

“It’s not your ordinary plate lunch place,” remarks employee Ryan Leong as a customer looks at the extensive menu in awe. “The goal was to be different from everyone else.”

While the day-to-day lunch service is important to Iwata and his staff, the owner’s goal is to continue expanding his catering business. “We would like to do lots more catering, so people can call and ask about everything from weddings to corporate events,” Iwata says. “We’re capable of serving up to 1,000 people, and the biggest event we’ve done is 1,200 people.”

Iwata counts on the help of executive chef and soon-to-be part owner David Yamamoto for help with everything — from adding to and altering the menu to coordinating and tailoring catering opportunities. Iwata finds that his clientele represents a wide range of Oahu’s diverse population, and they all have one thing in common: They enjoy what Yamamoto calls Kahai Street Kitchen’s “par-

adise comfort food.”

“I find that I have a lot of business owners, executives, lawyers, dentists and doctors, and downtown office (workers) come down to pick up lunch,” Iwata says. The Kalihi business, which launched in 2006 as a catering-only kitchen and has since expanded steadily, is located minutes away from a swath of industrial businesses including the Honolulu Harbor piers, and serves as a convenient spot to get great food at a reasonable price — no matter what you do for a living.

“Basically what I try to do is offer items to fit their budgets, and cater to the customer,” Iwata says. “David is the brains behind all the food. He’s the creative side.”

For those looking for typical plate lunch staples such as Loco Moco ($7.75), Garlic Chicken ($7.95) and Hamburger Steak ($8.75), Kahai Street Kitchen has you covered. Its regular menu also features an array of sandwiches including the hearty Kahai St. Hamburger ($7.50) and the Hot Pastrami Sandwich ($6.50). Additionally, the eatery also features a vast array of constantly rotating daily specials dreamed up by Yamamoto. Some of the culinary creations include: the Maui Potato Chip Crusted Mahi Mahi ($8.75); Seafood Pasta ($8.95) complete with fresh shrimp, scallops, fish and mussels tossed with linguine in a white wine cream sauce; Crab Cake Benedict ($9.50) that incorporates scrumptious crab and a lobster cream sauce with the traditional breakfast favorite; and a Pipikaula and Watercress Salad ($8.25) that merges the distinctive salty flavor of the meat with a homemade sweet Maui onion dressing atop a bed of fresh greens.

Kahai Street Kitchen Hours: Tuesday through Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Friday, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Where: 237 Kalihi St., Honolulu.

Call: 845.0320, fax orders for 10 people or more to 842.4273 Notes: Catering packages are available for a wide range of events — from weddings to corporate parties. Call for more information and customized menu options.

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On a recent visit by Dining Out, Kahai Street Kitchen offered a pair of unique seafood specials both with their own mixture of flavor and texture. The Bubu Arare Crusted Opakapaka ($10.95) featured fresh fish coated in a layer of tiny arare balls, which create a distinctive crunch and seasoning combination when enjoyed. The Ahi Mousse Roll and Nori Wrapped Soft Shell Crab Katsu ($8.95) also put a new twist on the sea fare, and came served with yuzu aioli and ponzu dipping sauces.

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1Crab Cake Benedict ($9.50) 2 Pipikaula and Watercress Salad ($8.25) 3 Ahi Mousse Roll and Nori Wrapped Soft Shell Crab Katsu ($8.95) 4 Kahai Street Kitchen is conveniently located on the corner of Kahai and Kalihi streets. 5 Bubu Arare Crusted Opakapaka ($10.95) 6 Chef David Yamamoto putting on a show while sauteing scallops and shrimps 7 Kahai creations

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or delicious, authentic Vietnamese cuisine at reasonable prices, one does not have to look further than Pho My Lien, according to Walter James, a close friend and business partner with the restaurant’s owners, Tommy Dang and his wife, Lien Bui. “We give a good-quality meal, a

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Kelli Shiroma 1 Owner Tommy Dang with the Pho Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup 2 Green Papaya Salad featuring shredded green papaya and shrimp, mixed with mint leaves, peanuts and a house special salad dressing ($7.50).

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good-tasting meal and a meal that is bountiful at a very reasonable price,” summarizes James.

Tommy and Lien, who have owned Pho My Lien for the past decade, came up with the restaurant’s name as a combination of their names and “pho,” a Vietnamese beef noodle soup often considered a staple of the Vietnamese diet.

“It’s ‘Pho,’ ‘My’ and ‘Lien,’” James explains. “‘My’ is for Tommy, but in Vietnamese, his name was My Dang, and his wife’s name is Lien (pronounced ‘Lin’).”

Pho My Lien was originally located on Ala Moana Boulevard in Waikiki, but moved to Westridge Shopping Center across the street from Pearlridge last year.

“We opened up (there) in midNovember, so we’ve been there a little over six months,” James affirms.

Pho — pronounced “fa” in Vietnamese but often read as “fo” in America — is one of the eatery’s signature dishes. For $7.95, customers can place large orders of pho, which comes with an assortment of vegetables as well as up to five choices of meat, including beef balls and beef tripe. When asked what makes Pho My Lien distinct from other Vietnamese restaurants, James is quick to answer.

“The pho … the taste,” he says, immediately. “Lien is a very good cook.”

In addition to pho, the Crispy Spring Rolls, Summer Rolls and Green Papaya Salad are menu favorites. The Spring Rolls include ingredients such as chicken, shrimp and long rice, while the Summer Rolls feature bean sprouts, chopped

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order of the day cucumbers and a choice of meat. The Green Papaya Salad is a combination of mint leaves, shrimp, shredded green papaya and a peanut and house special salad dressing.

“The Spring Rolls are only four for $7.50 and the Summer Rolls are two for $4.95,” James

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4 Crispy Spring Rolls ($7.50) are filled with pork, chicken, and shrimp, along with shredded carrot, long rice, and mushroom. Spring rolls are served with lettuce, mint, rice noodles and a special sauce.

5 Won Ton Soup ($4.95) 6 Pho Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup (regular, $6.95; large, $7.95), served with your choice of meat, herbs, mint leaves, bean sprouts, chili pepper, wedges of lemon and sauce.

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says. “You get all the vegetables that go along with it (the rolls), plus all the sauces. Because we ran a special on the Green Papaya Salad, that has become very popular also.”

Pho My Lien promotes different specials every month; the May special is Won Ton Soup.

For the entire month, cus-

tomers can enjoy this shrimp and dumpling soup for $4.95 instead of the original $7.50.

Besides the ongoing monthly specials, Pho My Lien advocates its reasonable prices through “Pho-to-Go Tuesdays,” which is a recent innovation.

“Our slowest days are Tuesdays; that’s why we like to do our ‘Pho-to-Go’ (special),” James explains. “Our regular bowl of Pho ($7.95) is only $5.95 for takeout. We just started it (‘Pho-to-Go’) about two months ago; we’re getting a nice response on that.”

While Pho My Lien has not altered its menu immensely during the past decade, Shabu Shabu — Japanese-style hot pot, with vegetables and meat cooked at each table in a simmering broth then dipped into various sauces — will be added in the near future, according to James.

“We have electrical plugs into all the tables now and we have the pots; we’re looking to start that either late summer or early fall,” he confirms.

While the restaurant’s monthly specials may change and new dishes may be added to the menu, the mission behind Pho My Lien remains the same.

“We are giving you good portions of food at reasonable prices,” he emphasizes. “It’s (Pho My Lien) family-style eating, a family-style atmosphere … it’s a great restaurant built by two hardworking people.”

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Kozo Sushi fires it up with sweet Dragon rolls W laying down roots in Hawaii. Kozo Sushi locations can be found throughout Oahu — including at Kahala Mall and Pearlridge Shopping Center, and in Keeaumoku and Moiliili.

Credit is due to Kozo’s top-notch sushi makers, who are behind the magic, hand-crafting an array of fresh sushi rolls all made to order. The Dragon Maki, for one, is regarded as one of the most-requested rolls by customers and features eight pieces of shrimp tempura maki paired with fresh lettuce and seasoned with a sweet teriyaki sauce. It’s then topped with fresh ahi, masago, green onions and sesame seeds, drizzled with an extra bit of teriyaki and spicy sauce to give it an added kick.

Priced at only $6.99, the Dragon Maki is a rock n’ roll sensation for all palates, and offers the perfect combination of sweet and spicy.

hen that time comes for planning the menu for your next party and you’re in search of something quick and simple — yet undoubtedly delicious — look no further than Kozo Sushi Hawaii, a desired destination for take-out sushi.

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Mother & Brother. Incomparable Brother Noland returns to our Sunday spotlight this month. That means this talented musician-composer will entertain moms on Mother’s Day, May 8, playing 6 to 9 pm. What a treat that is for the lady in your life. As Brother puts it in a tribute to his mom Emma Ako, “Spending quality time with her now brings cherished moments.”

Join us at our idyllic island-style setting for a delicious meal and the music of the “Hawaiian Man” appearing May 8, 15, 22, 29…

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Always a Sell-Out. Make reservations for the next Aloha Friday Luncheon Show on May 20, 11:30 am. Ono Hawaiian lunch buffet always gets rave reviews. Special musical guests include Female Vocalist of the Year Mailani and group Hiikua. $25 per person includes tax, tip, and discount valet parking…

--Susan Sunderland

2 Dragon Maki ($6.99)

Mon-Fri: 6:00 - 10:00 pm Sat, Sun: 5:30 - 10:00 pm • Wine Spectator Award-Winning Wine List • Live Entertainment • Valet Parking Proper Attire Required Reservations Recommended

2440 Kuhio Ave.

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Located poolside at the Outrigger Reef on the Beach 2169 Kalia Road, Honolulu, HI 96815 ph. 808.924.4990 Kamaaina rates from $179 per night.

Free valet parking 11am-3pm with purchase.

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Larry’s Bakery

ugar and spice, and everything nice is easy to come by at Larry’s Bakery on Lawehana Street in Salt Lake. Known for its delicious baked goods and pastries, including cakes, cupcakes, cinnamon bread and cookies, Larry’s Bakery provides loyal patrons with nothing but the finest in treats.

Iris Yafuso serves as vice president of this family-run business and treats every customer like family, welcoming them with a warm smile and a cheerful hello.

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Mie Shoji, who was lured in by the tempting aromas of freshly baked breads and cinnamon rolls.

Where: 4369 Lawehana St. #3

Call: 422.0059

Mie Shoji: “I’m picking up something for my office friends and decided on the White Chantilly Cake ($7.25). I usually purchase their products wholesale, but it’s nice that they have a location here as well. They have really ono pastries, and I always purchase things from them during the holidays.”

Hours: Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Customer Mie Shoji with Lance Yafuso, president of Larry’s Bakery.

Leah Friel photo

Sunday, May 8, 2011 11A.M. till Midnight

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MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH BUFFET $29.95 Adults $16.95 Kids (5 –12) 8:30 am to 2 pm

MOTHER’S DAY DINNER BUFFET Steamed Crab Legs, Carved Prime Rib, Macadamia Nut Chicken, Fresh Island Mahimahi, Seafood Newburg, Red Wine Braised Shortribs, Poke Station, Salads, Chocolate Fountain, Ice Cream Sundaes & Much More. $32.95 Adults $18.95 Kids (5–12) 4 pm to 8:30 pm

Mother’s Day Sunday May 8!

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

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

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

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Mini Garden flourishes with expanding menu M With more than 250 items on the ini Garden Orient & Vegetarian Cuisine is your menu, along with selections dedianswer when it comes to cated especially to vegetarians, Chinese cuisine at its best. Owner Mini Garden caters to everyone.

“We offer a mixture of Chinese Yinnee Chiu opened this culinary hot spot in Mapunapuna back in foods, we have a lot of local 1998 and added another location favorites as well as Hong Kongto the lineup on South Beretania style favorites,” Chiu says. “We Street in 2005. have a lot of repeat customers who

Mini Garden Orient & Vegetarian Cuisine Where: 2065 S. Beretania St. and 1151 Mapunapuna St.

Call: 946.3828 and 833.3828

Hours: Open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

(South Beretania Street), 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. (Mapunapuna St.)

are very loyal to us, and people can even request no MSG.” Mini Garden also is promoting a special deal where patrons receive 20 percent off all take-out orders (excluding the vegetarian menu) and 10 percent off all dine-in orders (excluding party menus and shabu shabu).

Dishes that’ll delight...

Head chef De Hui Liang works hard to create new dishes on a regular basis, most recently having showcased a delicious entree of Eggplant and Shrimp, along with Sweet Chili Vegetarian Chicken.

A customer favorite such as the Salt and Pepper Pork Chop dish continues to be a staple on the menu.

Eggplant and Shrimp ($12.95)

A special creation by head chef De Hui Liang, this dish features a Szechuan eggplant with tasty morsels of shrimp sauteed to perfection in a sweet and sour garlic sauce.

Salt and Pepper Pork Chop ($10.95)

Fried pork chops seasoned with salt and pepper, and garnished with dices of garlic, green onion and a dash of chili pepper.

“Our Salt and Pepper Pork Chop stands out because our chef uses a special recipe, resulting in the most tender of pork chops,” says owner Yinnee Chiu.

Sweet Chili Vegetarian Chicken ($10.95)

A vegetarian chicken dish stir-fried with onions and zucchini, and covered in a sweet chili sauce.

“Most people will be surprised with our vegetarian chicken because the texture and taste is similar to chicken, Chiu says. “But we actually use ‘monk chicken’ made from wheat gluten. Vegetarians love it.”

1 Sweet Chili Vegetarian Chicken ($10.95) 2 Salt and Pepper Pork Chop ($10.95) 3 Eggplant and Shrimp ($12.95) 4 Chef De Hui Liang and owner Yinnee Chiu Leah Friel photos

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Although it’s really a very simple concept, the word vegetarian can be confusing, and for some, downright scary. So if you choose not to eat meat, you may have to be a bit persistent and make yourself clear when inquiring if there are any meatless dishes on a restaurant’s menu.

For instance, when we contacted Hinone Mizunone, at first operations manager Eiki Tamaki proclaimed that the restaurant doesn’t have any vegetarian dishes on the menu. But when questioned a bit, he realized that they do Where: make crisp, light 1345 S. King St. Vegetable Tempura, which includes pumpCall: kin, eggplant, shiitake 942.4848 mushrooms and string Hours: beans. Combined with Open Mondaymiso soup, two side Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 dishes, tsukemono and p.m. rice ($13 for lunch), it makes a completely

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delicious and satisfying meal. Or, just order it a la carte for $9.

If you’re really hungry, or just want to share a plate with a friend or partner, try the two-course combo meal. For just $16.95 you can order the vegetable tempura plus an additional entree with all the sides, including the rice, which Tamaki says the restaurant cooks the old-fashioned way.

“We cook it in an ogama, an old-fashioned pot, not a rice cooker,” he says. “We’re known for our rice.”

So next time you’re in the mood for Japanese food, don’t be shy — head on over to Hinone Mizunone and let your tastes be known.

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DK’s Farm-2-Table Menu. $39.95 Additional $12/person for wine pairing

We’re featuring a special 4 course prix fixe menu every Thursday pairing our perfectly dry-aged steaks and the freshest ingredients from local farmers for an evening of unforgettable dining.

May we show you to your table?

Beginning April 21

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2 2 Hinone Mizunone operations manager Eiki Tamaki holding Vegetable Tempura ($13). Nathalie Walker photos

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa 2552 Kalakaua Ave. 931-6280 3 hours of FREE self-parking with validation.

Visit DKRestaurants.com for weekly menus

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The Banana Financier ($3.50) and the Pear and Almond Financier ($3.50) also are winners.

Spoil your mom silly with these special sweets, perfect with a cup of coffee in the morning or a cup of tea at night.

Fendu Boulangerie Manoa Marketplace, 2752 Woodlawn Drive #5119 988.4310

Napoleon’s Bakery Lastly, Mother’s Day wouldn’t be complete without a warm greeting from Gen. Napoleon himself — and with that, he also presents all you fabulous moms with sweet treats directly from his bakery.

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only the best in high-quality products made from scratch using grade-A ingredients. So, I’m sure Mom will be pleased when you present her with delectable options like Red Velvet Cupcakes ($2.55 each), Red Velvet Cake ($18.15), Mother’s Day decorated Peach Bavarian Cake ($17.80) and Napoleon’s renowned Dobash Cake ($16.30).

But wait, there’s more. Show Mom you love her with Mini Heart Shaped Cheesecake ($7.35) and add on a topping for only 60 cents more. At this affordable price, you won’t break the bank this Mother’s Day. Napoleon’s Bakery 3345 Waialae Ave. (and other various locations) 733.3722

1 Napoleon’s Bakery’s Red Velvet Cake ($18.15). Photo courtesy of Napoleon’s Bakery 2 Fuji Apple Financier ($3.75) from Fendu Boulangerie 3 Red Velvet Cupcakes ($2.55 each) available at Napoleon’s Bakery through May 31. Photo courtesy of Napoleon’s Bakery 4 Mother’s Day decorated Peach Bavarian Cake ($17.80).

Photo courtesy of Napoleon’s Bakery 5 La Palme D’or’s La Macha ($30) and Framboise Fromage ($26) 6 Fendu Boulangerie chef and owner Niel Koep with an array of Financiers.

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By now you’ve probably gotten your fill of pho, so why not try a taste of something new at Saigon House?

Beginning tomorrow, the South King Street restaurant (located near Sherwin Williams across from the Hawaiian Humane Society) is introducing a brand-new soup called Mi Quang ($8.50).

“This type of dish is very unusual and very unique here,” says Saigon House owner Mandy Nguyen. “We’re one of the very few who serve it in Hawaii.”

Mi, meaning “saimin,” and Quang, the region of Vietnam from which the dish originates, is a rice noodle dish served with a hard-boiled quail egg, chunks of – See page 18

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estaurant owners are a group of tough, determined individuals who roll with the current and find a way to keep afloat in the ever-changing culinary tide.

So it is no surprise, after learning her personal story, that Mandy Nguyen is the owner of not one, but two very successful eateries: Bale Kahala Mall and Saigon House.

“I’m a survivor,” says Nguyen, who was born in Southern Vietnam during the fighting and bloodshed of the Vietnam War. By the time she was 7 or 8, the war was over but life was still extremely hard, so her family decided to leave the country in hopes of finding a better life in the United States. However, the only way out was by boat.

“Along the way we experienced the whole boat experience: storms in open sea, pirates,” Nguyen remembers of her terrifying travel across the Pacific. “You'd see the pirates with guns and knives — it’s not the same as the Disney movie, because they can kill you. We got mobbed nine times. There was rape, everything. The journey was a really hard journey. It was either you make it or you die.”

After the family’s failed first attempt out — they landed in Indonesia only to be sent back to Vietnam, but their boat drifted onto an unknown island where they were jailed for several months — Nguyen, her parents and her four siblings eventually made it to Hawaii on their second go-round.

“We had to start all over again, the language, the lifestyle — everything,” says Nguyen. “We worked really hard.”

To make ends meet, her father began cutting hair and opened his own salon, while her mother started a lunch wagon, eventually purchasing the Bale restaurant on Fort Street Mall.

“That's how I got exposed to food, through working with my mother,” says Nguyen. “Now I have a Saigon House, and since I’m Vietnamese, I try to bring all of the Vietnamese cuisine to the island and keep it authentic.”

Contact Sarah Pacheco at diningout@staradvertiser.com

Mi Quang ($8.50)

Owner Mandy Nguyen can’t wait to share with customers a unique Vietnamese rice noodle soup known as Mi Quang.

Leah Friel photos

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foodie fare

ethnic faves Lemon Grass Chicken and Rice ($8.25)

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baby back ribs and two pieces of sauteed heads-on shrimp.

The rich broth is made with pork bone and vegetables, and the finished dish is garnished with parsley, peanuts and onion.

Bean sprouts, shredded ong choy and shredded banana flower with lemon and jalapeno sauce come on the side.

“You look around and everybody’s serving a lot of pho, and this is one of the things very few people are serving,” Nguyen says. “I discussed it with my cook and we said let’s put this on the menu, let the local people have a taste of the real, authentic Vietnamese cuisine.

“At Saigon House, we try to keep everything authentic,” she adds. “A lot of restaurants localize the dish; our style is to try to keep it as authentic as we can.”

And while there is an ample amount of pho on the menu (more than a dozen different variations to be exact), other popular items at Saigon House include the Spicy Beef Soup ($9.25), Finger Shrimp ($8), Chicken Salad ($7.50) and Lemon Grass Chicken and Rice ($8.25).

“That dish is ono, for sure!” Nguyen exclaims of the chicken and rice plate. “It’s the No. 1 seller right now.”

The chicken is marinated curry-style with a special blend of Vietnamese spices, then sauteed with fresh lemongrass and served with rice and a side salad.

“It’s fresh, and it tastes really nice with the rice,” Nguyen says. “It has a very fresh flavor.”

For those seeking an extra dose of spice, condiments including hot sauce, hoisin sauce, Sriracha sauce, fish sauce and shoyu always are present on each table.

Sekiya’s keeping it hot with age-old noodle dish

By Chris Fleck ekiya’s has been around since 1934, and for decades generations of families have been able to enjoy a hearty serving of their favorite noodle dish — saimin.

Saimin — which has characteristics of Japanese udon, Chinese mein and Filipino pancit — is a simple noodle dish served in a warm broth, with vegetables and select meat choices.

“It is an age-old comfort food for everyone, it is something everyone enjoys, something we’ve had since we were kids,” says Sekiya’s Restaurant and Delicatessen owner Joy Morihara.

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“Sekiya’s is a family restaurant, so my grandparents made saimin, my mother, my aunts and it has just continued on with me,” Morihara adds.

The speciality of Sekiya’s saimin dishes lie in the simplicity of the broth. Made from scratch, Sekiya’s mixes dried shrimp and char siu with vegetables and chicken broth. Served for lunch and dinner, Sekiya’s saimin is $4.75 for a small serving, $6.55 for a large and $8.65 for an extra large order.

When it comes to saimin, Morihara has one suggestion: “You always have to get a barbecue stick with your saimin.

Your saimin is not complete without it.”

Sekiya's Restaurant and Delicatessen Where: 2746 Kaimuki Ave., Honolulu

Call: 732.1656 Hours: Sunday – Thursday: 8 a.m. To 10 p.m.

Friday & Saturday: 8 a.m. To 11 p.m.

Open from morning till night, Sekiya’s also features a host of your local favorites, as well as Japanese traditional dishes and American food, like your classic hot fudge sundae.

Saigon House 2743 S. King St. 942.4577 Free parking available behind the restaurant Open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday

The popular tgif is now in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser.

Check out the entertainment insert every Friday to help plan your weekend.

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At Sekiya’s Restaurant and Delicatessen, the saimin tastes best when accompanied by barbecue sticks. Nathalie Walker photo

recipe

Pan-seared Shrimp with Penne Pasta Macadamia Nut Pesto

By Chef Chai Chaowasaree Pesto: • 1 cup basil leaves • 1/4 cup Italian parsley • 2 cloves garlic • 1/4 cup roasted macadamia nuts • 1/4 cup olive oil • 3 jumbo shrimp, peeled and de-veined • 3 cups cooked pasta of choice, pre-cooked • Shredded Parmesan to garnish • Roasted macadamia nuts, diced, to garnish • Roasted tomatoes, seasoned with salt and pepper and diced

Instructions: • Blend pesto ingredients in food processor while adding oil slowly.

• Sauté shrimp in olive oil about a minute on each side, then add pesto and tomato.

Toss in hot pasta, season with salt and pepper.

• Top with Parmesan cheese and chopped macadamia nuts.

"Increase in clientele thanks to Dining Out." Even though we have successfully opened three Richo locations in Japan, bringing the restaurant to Hawaii presented its own unique obstacles we had to overcome. How to reach the market in Hawaii was one of them. Dining Out presented us with a great opportunity to show off our cuisine and thanks to their professional and thoughtful efforts, we have seen a steady increase in clientele.

Many people have informed us that they first heard of Richo through Dining Out. Thank you!

Takeshi Urushido owner| Richo Korean Bistro

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WHERE TO DINE Willows, The

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2671 S. King St. 951-5464

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2284 Kalakaua Avenue 922-6868

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d.k Steakhouse

Alcohol served

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

Online

Tropics Bar & Grill

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

Fendu Boulangerie

Atlantis Seafood & Steak

2752 Woodlawn Dr. Manoa Marketplace 988-4310

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

Larry’s Bakery

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

Catering

Napoleon’s Bakery

901 Hausten St. 952-9200

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

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

Dinner

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

Mini Heart-Shaped Cheesecake Available from May 7th

Decorated Dobash Cake* Decorated Peach Bavarian Cake*

HO HO Chinese Cuisine 590 Farrington Hwy • Kapolei Marketplace

692-9880

Prices slightly higher at Zippy’s Ala Moana, Pearlridge and Kahului. *Not available at Kahului.

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Includes Side Salad, choice of Entrée, Dessert, All Lunches served w/choice of Iced Coffee or Ice Tea (Not valid with any other Promotion or Discount)

Book your GRAD PARTIES NOW!

4-Course Meal $24.70plus tax Parties of 8 or more recieve a FREE CAKE!

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

SENIOR SPECIAL

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Excluding Holidays. Not combinable with other discounts. 65 or older w/Coupon & ID. No online or photo-copied coupons. One coupon per person. Discounts off regular adult price. Not valid during Makittii’s Happy Hour 5:30-7:30 pm. Expires 5/15/11

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

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Excluding Holidays. Must have minimum party of 4. One Birthday coupon per party of 4. Coupon valid on actual birthday, ID required. Not combinable with other discounts. Discounts off regular adult price. No online or photo-copied coupons.

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WHERE TO DINE Koko Cafe

Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine

Makino Chaya

Duck Yun

CHINESE

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

949-4321

590 Farrington Hwy 692-9880

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

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

Golden Duck

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

CATERERS

923 Keeaumoku St. 955-3388

1132 Cafe

Yakiniku Camellia Buffet

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

Canton Seafood Restaurant

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

2494 S. Beretania St. 944-0449

Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant

Chin’s Chinatown Restaurant

CAFE

A Catered Experience Anytime Cafe

94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd.

677-7744

Market City Shopping Center 2919 Kapiolani Blvd 735-3888

Kahai Street Kitchen 237 Kalihi Street, 845-0320

FREE Furikake

1023 Maunakea St. 521-4492

111 N. King St. 521-8268

Chin’s Harbor View Restaurant

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant

1 Aloha Tower Drive, #283 538-9881

3553 Waialae Ave. 738-8666

GRAND OPENING

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Live Maine Lobster $12.99 ea (with entrée purchase)

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923 KEEAUMOKU ST.

3109 Waialae Ave. 735- POKE (7653)

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Open Mother’ s Day Call In Your Orders Today!

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Open

New Item: Tea Smoked Shrimp

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

Cupcake Bouquets Custom Cookies • Cakes Gift Baskets • Fundraising Back by Popular Demand Our Famous Cinnamon Bread!

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

5:30 pm Reservations Only! MONDAY THRU SATURDAY

Happy Hour

ON RESERVATIONS MENTIONING THIS AD Expires 5/31/11

Monday - Thursday • 2:30 - 5:00pm 10% Off

www.michelshawaii.com • 923-6552 • 2895 Kalakaua Ave.

Ala Moana Shopping Center (above Macy’s)

CALL FOR BANQUETS, RECEPTIONS & PARTIES 728-3463

10:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

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WESTRIDGE SHOPPING CENTER • 488-4900

at the Colony Surf

$238 for table of 10

8000 Square Foot Restaurant 7 VIP Rooms with Video Systems Perfect for any event!

Military w/ID receive 10% OFF

Visit us at the Baby Expo May 14-15 | Booth #673

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Roasted Meat Appetizer Platter Chef’s Special Style Beef Tenderloin Seafood & Seaweed Soup Tea Smoked Tiger Shrimp Dynasty Style Golden Fried Chicken Veggie with Abalone Sauce Pan Fried E-Mein Steamed Fish Filets with Ham & Vegetable in a Lotus Wrap Dessert — Mango Pudding

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

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

FREE VALET PARKING • LIVE ENTERTAINMENT NIGHTLY

4369 Lawehana St. (across Target in Salt Lake) • www.larrysbakery.com or find us on D I N I N G O U T | M AY 8 - 1 4 , 2 0 1 1 | 2 1

WHERE TO DINE Hee Hing Restaurant

Maple Garden /Yen King

449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

909 Isenberg St. 941-6641

Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant

ON ON

1113 Smith St. 545-3008

New Liu’s Chop Suey

1055 Alakea St. 525-8585

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

FAMILY DINING Angelo Pietro Honolulu

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant

Mandalay (The)

Aloha Tower Marketplace 528-0807

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

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

Little Villlage Noodle House

Don Ho’s Island Grill

Seafood Village Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa

2065 S. Beretania St. 946-3828 new

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

1110 McCully St. at McCully 946-8833

Mini Garden Orient & Vegetarian Cuisine

Ala Moana Shopping Center 1450 Ala Moana Blvd.

4th Floor - Ho’okipa Terrace 947-8818

Bibas

On On at McCully

I Love Country Cafe

1585 Kapiolani Blvd. #110 941-0555

Liliha Square 524-1628

885 Queen St. 4725 Bougainville Dr. 783-7901

available at

Mother's Day

ON ON at McCully

50 Different Items to Choose From

& GRADUATION SPECIAL

Chinese Restaurant

1110 McCully St. • 946-8833 Mothers receive FREE Ice Cream or FREE Rose

Choice of Two: • 2pc Shrimp & 2pc Vegetable Tempura • Chicken Katsu • Chicken, Beef or Pork Teriyaki • Chicken Karaage • Ahi (plain, salted or teriyaki) • Butterfish, Sashimi, Salmon or Unagi add $2 more to meal price Includes Miso Soup, Cold Tofu, Tsukemono, Gyoza and Tea.........$12.95

(Corner of McCully & Young St.)

Live Lobster

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

$

10.99

Dinner Menu for 10 - $189 Scallop Egg Soup Chinese Chicken Salad Peking Duck with Bun Steamed Sea Bass Ginger Onion Shrimp Pepper Salt Peking Style Island Pork Chop Minute Chicken Cake Noodle Steamed Rice

Add 2 Lobsters $25 more

with the purchase of regular entrée, Dine-In only.

Reserve now, space limited

visit www.ononhawaii.com for menus and $5 coupon

NOW OPEN!

FREE PARKING!

2494 S. Beretania St.

Same Owner, same cooks, same great food!

Take-out and catering available call...

Aina Haina Shopping Center, 373-1303 or 373-4653

Signature dishes offered as Daily Specials Also available Pasta • Burgers • Salads • Sandwiches

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

OPEN TIL MIDNIGHT! 2919 Kapiolani Blvd., #218

MARKET CITY SHPG CNTR 735-3888

1per9per95son

$

Mixed Seafood Salad Clam Chowder Soup Trio Shrimp Spaghettini

Tiger Shrimp, Bay Shrimp in a Basil Pesto Sauce and topped with Stuffed Shrimp ~ OR ~

Ricotta Stuffed Chicken

Soft Shell Crab Alfredo

DINE IN – TAKE-OUT Catering from casual to exquisite events

946-6388

Strawberry Panna Cotta

kahaistreet-kitchen.com

$15 GIFT

8.50

$

CERTIFICATE

➷Chicken Breast Bi Bim Naeng-Myun

237 KALIHI ST. (Corner of Kahai and Kalihi)

ph 845-0320 fax 842-4273

FREE

Featured Items Available Only At Million

Catering Available Everyday!

Braised Veal Shank Lombardy Style simmered in a Red Wine Tomato Sauce over Pasta

Osso Buco

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

11AM-2PM |

Mini Okinawan Sweet Potato & Kalua Pork Cakes

Hanaki Shabu Shabu

with Take-out order of $100 or more. Kahala Only.

FREE

Expires 5/31/11

YAKINIKU

➷

Side Chinese Chicken Salad Chicken Breast Mul-Naeng-Myun

Since 1989

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

NEW HOURS: MON-SUN 11AM-12 MIDNIGHT 2 2 | D I N I N G O U T | M AY 8 - 1 4 , 2 0 1 1

w/any entrée purchase w/ad. exp. 5/13/11 Dine-in or Take-out Offer good at King St. and Kahala

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

1221 S. King St. 597-8088

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

10:30AM-11PM EVERYDAY

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

MANOA MARKETPLACE (Tons of FREE Parking) 988-1551

WHERE TO DINE IHOP

Kenny’s Restaurant

Waikiki - 1850 Ala Moana Blvd • 949-4467 Waikiki - Kuhio & Lewers • 921-2400 Pearl City - Times Sq. SC • 486-4467 Kaneohe - Windward Mall • 235-4467 Hilo - Prince Kuhio Plaza • 959-2600

1620 N. School St. 841-0931

Kenny’s Express Hawaiian BBQ

Wailana Coffee House

Panya Bistro • Bakery • Bar

1860 Ala Moana Blvd.

955-1764

Ala Moana Center, Mauka - Mall Level 946-6388

2nd Floor, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center 922-9333

Zippy’s Call the one nearest you.

Restaurant Epic Kani Ka Pila Grille

J2 Asian Fusion

1131 Nuuanu Ave. 587-7877

2169 Kalia Rd, Outrigger Reef on the Beach

3441 Waialae Ave.

626-5368

924-4990

JJ Bistro & French Pastry

Kit N Kitchen

FILIPINO Tanaka Saimin

1010 University Avenue 942-7622

3447 Waialae Ave.

739-0993

Max’s Of Manila

888 N. Nimitz Hwy #103 524-2020

94-300 Farrington Hwy 801 Dillingham Blvd.

951-6297

15% OFF

ALL ENTREES! 1 coupon per table.

Offer expires 5/14/11.

Not valid with other specials or discounts.

SUSHI BAR SPECIAL

15% OFF WITH COUPON Not to be combined with other special offers. Beverages excluded.

Expires 5/27/11

VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT

50% OFF

2743 S. King St. • Mon - Sat 9AM-9PM

FREE Parking in Back Turn on Kahoaloha Lane

942-4577

Buy Two Entrees or Buffets Get 3rd one at 50% OFF! Valid Monday thru Friday dinner only. For up to 20 people. Not to be combined with any other offer or discounts. Expires 5/19/11

Alaskan King Crab Legs Buffet

Sunday, May 8th, 2011

Also Available Curry & Steak Monday-Sunday 10am–10pm

Ask about our extended hours for Graduation.

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

Maple Garden/Yen King

3579 Waialae Avenue 737-8820

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

Hot Appetizers Alaskan King Crab Cake • Kataifi & Macadamia Nut Crusted Jumbo Black Tiger Prawns • Thai Curry Puffs And More Entrées Alaskan King Crab Legs Grilled Fresh Atlantic King Salmon Roasted Chicken, Grilled Beef Tenderloin Mongolian Style Lamb Chops Grilled Lemon Grass Garlic Pork Tenderloin Vegetarian Stir-Fry with Tofu Crispy Bacon, Sausage & Scrambled Egg (for brunch only) Toasted Sesame Seed Chow Fun Noodles Mashed Potato and Steamed Thai Jasmine Rice Mouth Watering Desserts

SHRIMP TEMPURA LUNCH SPECIAL $8.95

WAIMALU 485-8883

MANOA 988-5923

98-1277 Kaahumanu St. (across from Safeway)

2752 Woodlawn Drive

Brunch with Robert Cazimero & a hula dancer.

Seating at 9:00, 11:00, 1:00 Dinner buffet with Melveen Leed Seating at 5:00 or 7:00 and after Cold Appetizers & Salads

Robert Cazimer o

Seafood Florentine

filled with shrimp, lobster & scallops

50% OFF for children under 12 years old FREE VALET PARKING • www.chefchai.com • Call 585-0011

www.paesanohawaii.com

Any 10% OFF Drink 10% OFF & $2.00 OFF ANY DRINK a homemade waffle Combo

Now serving homemade waffles!

1960 Kapiolani Blvd., #106, Honolulu, HI 96826 • (808) 942-4357 www.mccullysc.com • Ample Parking Available in Basement off Pumehana St.

$59 per person

Melveen Leed

(reg. $5.50 for original & $6.95 for deluxe with ice cream)

942-4357

Must present coupon. Cannot be combined with any other offers.

Must buy drink to receive discount. 1 coupon per purchase. Exp. 5/31/11

Must present coupon. Cannot be combined with any other offers.

1 coupon per purchase. Exp. 5/31/11

942-4357

PARTY SIZE MILK TEA! One Gallon Jug* of Regular Milk Tea $15 or Jasmine Green Tea $18

Perfect for parties, family gatherings, and customers who live far away. One gallon equals approximately 10 Grande size cups. Pearls: Please call us at (808) 942-4357 at least 24 hours ahead of pick-up time to reserve. *Take-out only. **Pearls, straws and cups not included

942-4357 D I N I N G O U T | M AY 8 - 1 4 , 2 0 1 1 | 2 3

WHERE TO DINE FINE DINING

Top of Waikiki

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

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

INDIAN

Waikiki Business Plaza 2270 Kalakaua Ave. 923-3877

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

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

GREEK

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

Sam Choy’s BLC

Greek Marina

580 N. Nimitz Hwy. 545-7979

Koko Marina Shopping Center 7192 Kalanianaole Hwy. 396-8441

Stage Restaurant

Hy’s Steak House

1250 Kapiolani Blvd.

237-5429

2440 Kuhio Ave. 922-5555

Happy Mother’s Day!

The Fat Greek

Romanos Macaroni Grill

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

Ala Moana Center Hookipa Terrace 356-8300

ton ton ramen FINE

RAMEN

ITALIAN

NO MSG ADDED!

HOUSE

CHAR SIU RAMEN 1936 S. Kin g S t .

941-2835 Loc a l Jap an e s e S ty l e D i n i n g D i n n er 5 - Mi d ni g ht • L a te P u p us 10 - 2 a m KIDS EAT FREE

FREE ENTREE ON YOUR B-DAY! PERSON w/ Valid ID & *BIRTHDAY ADULT (guests) to qualify. *2FREE * ENTREE (up to $19 value).

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

We use special Pork Belly.

Original Japanese style, more soft, more tasty and NO MSG. You have to try it!

FREE GYOZA

(3 pieces) with purchase of any regular orders 2pm - 6pm

677-5388

Char Siu Ramen

94-050 Farrington Hwy. • Waipahu, HI 96797

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

$1 OFF Any Bread

www.thefatgreek.net

purchases over $4

Limited Time Only

Must present coupon • exp. 5/12/11

Now accepting

Fri,Sat,Sun

DAILY BREAD SPECIALS

reservations & catering for

thru May 8

Lobster Tail & Seafood Platter Feast for 4 – $58

Available Only at Waialae & Waikiki

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

Waialae - 734-0404

Waikiki - 941-3444

Ala Moana - 949-2120

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

1831 Ala Moana Blvd.

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

Ala Moana Food Court Mall Hours

Palabok

Mother’s Day

Chopsuey

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

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

951-MAXS (6297) www.maxsofmanila.com

TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

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

“All Natural no added chemicals”

988-4310 2752 Woodlawn Dr. • Manoa Marketplace

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

Mother’s Day ~ Sunday, May 8, 2011 IMMENSELY POPULAR TAKE-OUT PLATE LUNCH $ FOR.....

#1 Pad Thai

6.25

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

DIM SUM BUFFET

DINNER BUFFET

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

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

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

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

Adults $21.99

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

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

2 4 | D I N I N G O U T | M AY 8 - 1 4 , 2 0 1 1

www.themandalayhawaii.com

Call For Take Out

www.bangkokchefexpress.com

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

1055 Alakea St. 525-8585

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

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

WHERE TO DINE JAPANESE

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

Kobe Japanese Steak House

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

Manoa Marketplace 2752 Woodlawn Dr. 988-5923

Kochi

Hanaki Restaurant

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort 2552 Kalakaua Ave, 931-6286

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

Chinese Cultural Plaza 536-3035

Makino Chaya

Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen

98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

Hinone Mizunone

151 Hekili St., Kailua 230-8400

Sansei Seafood Restaurant

Kozo Sushi

Hifumi Japanese Restaurant

Z Pizza

Royal Hawaiian Shpg Cntr 3rd Flr. 922-5511

1936 South King St. 941-2835

Manoa Marketplace 2756 Woodlawn Drive 988-1551

Ward Centre Auahi St. Shops 596-0066

Restaurant Suntory

1841 Ala Moana Blvd.

941-4444

1345 South King St. 942-4848

2746 Kaimuki Avenue 732-1656

Celebrate Your Graduate’s Achievement!

Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine

735-8488

Create Your Own Graduation Menu from $10.95 per person.

Pupu, Custom, Hawaiian & Prime Rib Menus also available!

Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine

CELEBRATE MOTHER’S DAY with us…

NEW DISH SPECIAL

Lion Head Meatball Pho BUY ONE, GET ONE Sunday, May 8th Buy a regular Rustica Pizza at regular price, receive the second for $ Not valid with other offers

5

zpizza WARD CENTRE

KAILUA

1200 Ala Moana

151 Hekili Street

596-0066

230-8400

(Auahi Streetfront)

50% OFF

Available for events booked through August 31, 2011.

2nd Dish of equal or lesser value expires 5/12/11

Must Present Coupon.

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

2919 Kapiolani Boulevard • Market City Shopping Center

Minimum 25 guests, delivery fees may apply.

Call

677-7744 to order or visit www.acateredexperience.com for more info.

(Next to Boots & Kimo’s)

Try Our Marinated Fried Chicken!

“Marinated in a Light Teri Sauce then Deep Fried.

Very Tasty!”

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

SEKIYA’S RESTAURANT & DELICATESSEN

MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW FOR

Graduation • Mother’s Day

Happy Mother’s Day Framboise Fromage $

26.00

La Macha $

30.00

Ala Moana Center • Mall Level

(Mountain side, next to Shirokiya) www.lapalmedor-usa.com 941-6161

Serving Hawaii for 75 Years!

www.SekiyasRestaurant.com

(feeds 10 people)

Call for Menu B-$120 & Menu C-$140 Kam Shopping Center | 847-1234 • 841-8668 | M-Sun 10:30am - 8:30pm

10% OFF

Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)

5% OFF Credit Card Sale Only (With Coupon)

Hong Kong Dim Sum & Regular Menu Items

ACROSS KAIMUKI H.S.

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

AUTHENTIC KOREAN DISHES Lunch Specials & Plates starting at $5.99 Happy Hour 4-7pm All American Beers $2.00 Soju - $4.95 Appetizers starting at $4.95

KOREAN CUISINE

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant

• LUNCH $15.95 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM • DINNER $22.95 2:30 PM -10 PM

524-1628

Liliha Square by Times Supermarket

Celebrating 10 Years!

Kal Bi, Sirloin, Chicken, Sashimi Spicy Pork, Oysters (Fri/Sat/Su)

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

10% OFF(Charge) • 15% OFF(Cash)

*DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGESWITH THIS AD. EXP. 5/31/11.

Dim Sum & Reg. Menu Dine In Special!

5% OFF

(Charge) • Happy Day Chinese Restaurant

1604 Kalakaua Ave • 951-9370 Mon–Sat: 11 am - 2 am • Sun: 11 am - 10 pm

930 McCully St. • 951-0511/951-0611

99

Egg Blossom Soup • Sweet Sour Spareribs Beef Broccoli • Salt & Pepper Shrimp Steamed Fish • Oyster Sauce Chicken Gon Lo Mein • Steamed Rice

2746 Kaimuki Ave

732-1656

$

Special Set Party A Menu

• PRIVATE PARTY ROOM • CONVENIENT PARKING

3553 Waialae Avenue

738-8666

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

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

D I N I N G O U T | M AY 8 - 1 4 , 2 0 1 1 | 2 5

WHERE TO DINE Sushi San

Sushi Ichiban

1411 Kapiolani Blvd, Suite 1 944-0670

3579 Waialae Ave. 737-8820

KOREAN

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

Frog House Restaurant 1604 Kalakaua Ave. 951-9370

Sumo Ramen

Tanaka of Tokyo

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

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

Sushi Company

Ton Ton Ramen

1111 McCully Street 947-5411

95-050 Farrington Hwy, Waipahu 677-5388

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

MEDITERRANEAN

MOMS ALWAYS SAY I Love Country Cafe!

Mother’s Day Breakfast Special

Buy one Breakfast get one FREE of Equal or Lesser Value Sun May 8, 2011 • 7-3pm With Ad; one offer per Ad. CASH SALES ONLY. Not valid with any other promotion or discount.

Hawaii’s Choice For Quality Dining & Catering!

Serving Hawaii for more than 20 years

885 Queen Street (Just Ewa of Ward Ave -formerly Hamada Store)

Mon-Fri 7am - 6pm Sat-Sun 7am-3pm

CATERING HOTLINE 783-7901 www.ilovecountrycafehawaii.com

Provolone Stuffed Chicken, Roasted Tomato Sherry Sauce

Roasted Strawberry Sauce

$65 Inclusive of tax and service charge “This cooking demonstration includes wine pairing with each course.”

Graduate’s Dinner Menu Peking Duck with Steamed Buns Rainbow Tofu Soup Chicken Oyster Sauce Steamed Fresh Salmon with Black Bean Sauce Pepper Salt Shrimp Five Spice Braised Boneless Shortribs Garlic Chinese Broccoli Shredded Duck E Mein Steamed Rice $239 Table of Ten 449 KAPAHULU AVE., STE 101

10am – 3pm

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

www.atlantisseafoodsteak.com 2 6 | D I N I N G O U T | M AY 8 - 1 4 , 2 0 1 1

Herb Crusted Goat Cheese

Chinese Chicken Salad Mongolian Beef Tenderloin Roasted Garlic Crispy Chicken Shrimp Taro Basket Steamed Fish Fillet with Lemon Shoyu Hee Hing Special Cake Noodle Steamed Rice $175 Table of Ten

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

922-6868

Mesclun & Belgian Endives,

Grand Marnier Semi Freddo,

Brunch Buffet

26.95

Cream of Asparagus Soup,

2011 Graduation’s Luncheon Menu

735-5544

$

Wednesday, May 25 6:00 PM Prosciutto Crackling

Chinese Hawaii Dim Sum Brunch Buffet 9:30am to 2:30pm Adults $22 Seniors $21 Keikies 3 to12 $11 Seafood Prime Rib Crableg Dinner Buffet 4pm to 9pm Adults $27 Seniors $26 Keikies 3 to12 $14

The Pyramid Restaurant

Richo

758 Kapahulu Avenue 737-2900

3008 Waialae Ave. 734-2222

COOKING CLASS Sunday, May 8 Celebrate Mother’s Day at

626 Sheridan St. 596-0799

ON THE RISE

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

May Lunch Specials

8.50

$

Now taking reservations for Lunch & Dinner MO TU WE TH FR SA

Garlic Tonkatsu Teishoku . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.50 Grilled Green Onion Chicken Teishoku . . . . . 8.50 Chicken Katsu Udon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.50 Salmon Tempura Teishoku . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.50 Miso Ahi Belly Teishoku. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.50 Unagi Donburi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.50 NOW SERVING SASHIMI AT LUNCH TOO!!!

Salmon Sashimi Teishoku

13.50

Ahi Sashimi Teishoku

14.00

Lunch 11 am - 5 pm; Dinner 5 pm - 9 pm Closed Sundays 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

WHERE TO DINE MEXICAN

OKAZUYA

El Charro Mexicano Aiea Restaurant

SHABU SHABU Shabu Shabu Bangkok

Fukuya Delicatessen & Catering

Pho Kitchen

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

2710 S. King St. 946-2073

99-115 Aiea Heights Drive 488-9727

VIETNAMESE 2919 Kapiolani Blvd.

735-8488

Shabu Shabu House

Serg’s Mexican Kitchen

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

PACIFIC RIM

2740 East Manoa Rd 988-8118 41-865 Kalaniaole Hwy (Waimanalo) 259-7374

3660 Waialae Ave. 737-1177

Wahoo’s Fish Taco

Bangkok Chef

98-150 Kaonohi St. 488-4900

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

The Ocean House Restaurant

940 Auahi St. #140 591-1646

Pho My Lien

THAI

3660 on the Rise

Souvaly Thai Cuisine

2169 Kalia Rd., Outrigger Reef Hotel 923-2277

803 Kam Hwy. 455-5888

Saigon House 2743 S. King St. 942-4577

Handpicked, 11:00 – 3:00 pm

RESTAURANT

featuring our all you can eat Roasted Prime Rib & Alaskan Snow Crab Legs luncheon buffet and more!

SUNTORY Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor

New Hours of Operation: Breakfast Service: Sunday-Friday 630am-10am, Saturday 630am-1030am, Sunday Brunch 10am-2pm Lunch Service: Monday-Saturday 11am-2pm Dinner Buffet: Wednesday-Sunday 5pm-930pm *For information/reservations call Pagoda Restaurant at 948-8356

restaurantsuntory.com

so it falls right off the

bone.

922-5511

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

May 7 & 8 Only

BREAKFAST: (served until 1pm) • Seafood Benedict • Prime Rib & Eggs

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

LUNCH/DINNER: (served after 11am) • Shrimp & Scallop Fettuccine • Prime Rib Au Jus • Prime Rib & Shrimp Scampi • Prime Rib & Mahi Mahi COMPLETE MEALS LUNCH/DINNER (for additional $5.99) Soup of the day or tossed green salad Dessert: Jello, ice cream, pudding, Boston or lemon meringue pie Beverage: soda, iced tea, Lion coffee or premium hot tea

WE CAN ALSO CATER YOUR MOTHER’S DAY MEALS! Here’s some of our most popular catering dishes: • Chinese Chicken Salad.............$30/sm.pan • BBQ Beef Tri-Tip.............$45/sm.pan • Korean or Yakitori Chicken....$33/sm.pan • Mahi Mahi.......................$28/sm.pan • Chow Mein................................$15/sm.pan • Sweet & Sour Pork.........$36/sm.pan

841-0931

Kam Shopping Center Open 6am Daily

228 108

$ $

moyer farms bone-in rib eye,20 ounces A prime cut of artisan, Amish-raised cattle. Grilled on an open flame with a gentle rub of our special herbs and spices.

(for 10 people) (for 4 people)

A fine steak. A fine experience.

Reservations recommended

Sun-Thu 10:30am-10:30pm; Fri/Sat 10:30am-Midnite 1113 Smith St.

545-3008

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

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tableside @ ‘Lei Day for Japan’ at Aloha Tower hef Chai Chaowasaree of Chai’s Island Bistro recently collaborated with some of Hawaii’s finest chefs, including Roy Yamaguchi and Alan Wong, in support of Hawaiian Airlines “Lei Day for Japan,” a special fundraising effort to help the country in its recovery efforts following the recent earthquake and tsunami. The fundraiser took place at Aloha Tower Marketplace and also featured recognizable entertainers such as Kealii Reichel, Natalie Ai Kamauu and Jake Shimabukuro. Guests enjoyed exquisite cuisine from the 25 various food stations showcased at the event. All proceeds raised will go toward the Japanese Red Cross Society.

C Above: Blaine Miyasato, Mark Dunkerley, Jim Davis and Chef Chai Chaowasaree Inset: Singha Thai cuisine 1 & 4 | People gather in support of “Lei Day for Japan” at Aloha Tower Marketplace. 2 | Jacqueline Sanchez, Kira Eilers and Esther Stockmann 3 | Shauna Sanborn, Tamotsu, Iwaishi, Shanelle Nakanishi, Diane Sanborn and Lowell Sanborn 5 | Miss Hawaii Jr. Teen United States Ashlyn Pierceall, Miss Teen Honolulu World 2011 Kyla Hee 6 | Eddy Mundo, Pomai Toledo and Keau Ahuna 7 | Kenny and Mary Faria, with Jim and Lynette Martin Lawrence Tabudlo photos

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