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Sure, it’s being said that SelenaGomez has had her fill of JustinBieber considering the recent

breakup of this young Hollywood cou-ple, but that’s deinitely not the casewhen it comes to me and food. Thismight sound silly, but if food was aperson, I know that we’d be amatch made in heaven!

And with Thanksgiving justaround the corner, it’s guaranteedthat the holiday favorites and allthe fixings such as turkey, stuffing,mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie,will be at the forefront of every-one’s minds.

But believe me, the consumptionof all this hearty cuisine may comeas a shock to your body, so to pre-pare for the feast(s) ahead, thisweek, I decided it would be theperfect time to stuff myself sillywith foods that are, well, stuffy in agood way. Let’s see … crab stuffedmahi mahi, bacon-wrapped shrimpand scallops, stuffed salmon — Iknow you’re hungry!

So, without further ado, let theeating frenzies begin as I fill up onthe best “stuffed” dishes at the fol-lowing Ono, You Know establish-ments. Who knows? One of thesedishes may just be Selena’s or theBiebs’ perfect cure for a brokenheart.

Sam Choy’s Breakfast, Lunch & Crab

Celebrity chef Sam Choy reigns as theking of local favorites, and here at SamChoy’s Breakfast, Lunch & Crab diners

are presented with aroyal spread, to say theleast. But let’s not getstuffy here, unless it’sPan Roasted Salmon

that we’re talking about.Priced at $16.95, this lunch-only

entree capitalizes on great taste, asthe roasted salmon features apanko garlic crust exterior stuffedwith a blend of crab meat, spinach,mayo and seasonings. The meat ismelt-in-your-mouth tender servedwith a shiitake mushroom creamsauce and then topped with a sweetteriyaki drizzle.

“The shiitake mushroom creamsauce is our signature sauce thatSam is famous for,” says generalmanager Jeffrey Gaspar. “This spe-cific dish has been on our menu forabout two years and our customersseem to really enjoy it.”

Pan Roasted Salmon is filling onits own, but it’s also paired with amound of white rice with furikakeand a vegetable medley to com-plete the meal.

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“Each month we like to featurea couple new items, and since it’sNovember, it only makes senseto feature none other than pump-kin (items) and, of course, we goall out with our selectionbecause of the holidays,” saysJay Crisologo, creative specialistfor Napoleon’s Bakery. “Thisyear we brought back all of ourpumpkin favorites and our regu-lar assortment as well.”

Among these Thanksgivingspecialties are Pumpkin ChiffonPie ($9.95*) and PumpkinCoffee Cake Square ($1.65*each). Pumpkin Chiffon Pie is atwist on the traditional pumpkinpie and features a light, creamyand smooth texture of a chiffonpie. As for Pumpkin Coffee CakeSquare, this morsel of heavenpresents patrons with a moistpumpkin cake striped with creamcheese filling and streuselcrumbs.

And whether you’re countingcarbs or watching your weight orsugar intake — you’re in luck —desserts with less or no sugaralso are available especially foryou. Select from guilt-freeoptions such as Pumpkin Piewith Equal Sweetener and

Pumpkin Delite Cake.According to Crisologo,

Pumpkin Pie with EqualSweetener ($10.95*) is a bakedpumpkin pie made with a sugar-free crust. The only added sugaris found in the whipped creamtopping. And there’s a lot to dishabout when it comes toNapoleon’s Bakery PumpkinDelite Cake ($14.35*), a 6-inchcake flavored with pumpkin andspice, and layered with sugar-free vanilla pudding, then icedwith a cinnamon-flavored sugar-free vanilla whipped topping.

“During the holiday seasonmany want to enjoy the best partof the meal — desserts — butcan’t because they are concernedabout their sugar intake, so hereat Napoleon’s we try to let themhave in on the fun with sugar-free options available especiallyfor them,” explains Crisologo,noting that Napoleon’sThanksgiving specials are avail-able at all Oahu Napoleon’sBakery locations, however,Napoleon’s Bakery Kahului isonly offering Pumpkin ChiffonPie, regular baked Pumpkin Pieand Pumpkin Coffee CakeSquare.

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with Napoleon’s Bakery Story by Alana Folen

Photos by Lawrence Tabudlo

Dining Out // Cover Story // Napoleon’s Bakery

It’s a sweet thing at Napoleon's Bakery, andthere’s no better time of year thanThanksgiving to partake in slice after slice of

decadent pies and melt-in-your-mouth cakes.Will you soon be making the rounds at numer-ous holiday parties? Well, Napoleon’s sinfuldelights are the perfect date.

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Located at all Zippy’s locations

Call your nearest Zippy’s location and

ask for the Napoleon’s Bakery counter.

Hours vary per location.

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Of course, you don’t have tobe diabetic or limiting your sugarintake to enjoy these tasty treats,but the fact that it’s better foryou, Crisologo says, is just icingon the cake.

“Production greatly increasesduring the holidays,” he adds.“Napoleon’s Bakery has a largeassortment of delicacies tochoose from. Some people mayhave forgotten about our HaupiaChocolate Cake ($14.35*). Itwas a featured item last year andit was a hot commodity, so wedecided to include it as part ofour everyday selection.”

Other bakery classics includeChantilly Cake ($16.95*), PeachBavarian Cake ($14.35*),Dream Cake ($15.75*) and theestablishment’s best-sellerDobash Cake ($14.35*).

“All of our cakes are veryaffordable and we have a nice

variety to choose from. We alsoserve a nice selection of piessuch as custard, pumpkin, apple,banana cream, chocolate cream,lemon meringue and Jell-Ocream pie,” says Crisologo. “Ourpumpkin pie recipe has been thesame since we opened our doorsback in 1983.”

Fitting with the season,Pumpkin ($8.50*) and Custard($8.50*) top the list of mostsought-after pies. Customers justcan’t seem to get enough of thesesweet nothings.

“Our baked goods are veryaffordable. We use the freshestingredients and the presentationis always very nice,” he con-firms.

So, what is it that makesNapoleon’s Bakery stand out fromthe rest? According to Crisologo,it’s all about convenience.

“We have so many locationsscattered across the island.Sometimes you may be in arush to get a cake or pie for aparty, and you can come hereand pick up a homemade itemin minutes.”

*Prices may vary at locations.

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1 Napoleon’s Bakery offers awide assortment of cakes, pies,pastries and more to choosefrom.2 Dobash Cake ($12.25*)3 Pumpkin Pie ($8.50*), PumpkinPie with Equal sweetener($10.95*), Pumpkin Chiffon Pie($9.95*) and Pumpkin DeliteCake ($14.35*)4 Napoleon’s cakes are madefresh daily.5 Pumpkin Coffee Cake Square($1.65* each)6 Pumpkin Pie ($8.50*), ApplePie ($9.20*) and Custard Pie($8.50*)

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Furikake chicken ($8) isone of the most popularitems on the menu, says

Jun Tsuchiya, who ownsSakura Restaurant with hisbrother, chef Ryo Tsuchiya.It’s no wonder. The chicken isa little sweet and, thanks to itspreparation, is very juicy.Tsuchiya begins by marinat-ing the chicken in a mochikosauce before deep frying thetender pieces. Topped withthe house-made teriyakisauce and furikake, it’s a tasty

way to introduce the rest ofSakura’s mix of local andJapanese favorites.

Ahi Carpaccio ($13.50) isanother good-to-go item.Sashimi-grade ahi is slicedthin, topped with a dark bal-samic vinaigrette, and servedwith shredded onion, daikonand carrots. It’s buttery ahiwith the slight snap of a goodvinaigrette — tasty.

My personal favorite isMiso Tofu ($8), a crispy,creamy appetizer that looks

more like a dessert thansomething with whichyou begin your meal. SoftJapanese tofu is deep-fried until crunchy thencoated with Sakura’s spe-cial miso sauce andbaked. Cutting into thetwo large pieces of tofureveals the shiny interiorthat nearly sparklesagainst the darkened exterior.No, it’s not a dessert, but theslight sweetness of the misowill make you think it is.

If the goal is to get some-thing beefy, or porky, SpareRibs ($13.50) and WafuRibeye Steak ($24) are justthe kind of shareable options

Sakura Restaurant flourisheswith tantalizing starters

1 Miso Tofu ($8)2 Spare Ribs ($13.50)3 Furikake Chicken ($8)4 Ahi Carpaccio ($13.50)5 Co-owner Jun Tsuchiya with WafuRibeye Steak ($24)

Leah Friel photos

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you need. Tsuchiya isa bit secretive in thepreparation of the ten-der strips of pork, buthe will share is that theribs are boiled, mari-nated in a soy, ginger,teriyaki-based sauceand grilled to ensure itstender goodness. WafuRibeye is 12 ounces ofAngus beef that islightly seasoned and

grilled to order,as any good

piece of meatshould be. Served

with shredded daikonwith fried potatoes andbroccoli on the side,it’s a crowd pleaser.

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The first time youenter Eggs ‘nThings’ brand-new

location, you’ll immediate-ly sense excitement in theair. It’s evident in thesound of utensils clinkingtogether as patrons delveinto breakfast delights, aswell as the sight of hard-working employees, whosefriendly spirits havealready added character tothe restaurant’s crisp yel-low walls just waiting to bebroken in.

You’ll also take pleasurein the enticingly sweetwhiff of fresh pancake bat-ter that swirls about theeatery daily; it’s the samesensational scent localsand tourists have cravedsince the original Eggs ‘nThings opened in Waikikiin 1974. A new PiikoiStreet eatery marks thethird venture in Eggs ‘n

Things’ line of breakfasthavens, and it got down tobusiness with a festivegrand opening Nov. 10-11,complete with hula, prizesand unique specials.

“The opening was defi-nitely a success,” says gen-eral manager MichaelSkedeleski. “The morningwas crazy packed. We werealso giving away a freebeach bag to the first 100people who ordered at least$19.74, in honor of ouropening year.”

Most importantly, thecelebration featured arenowned menu of morn-ing classics, includingitems that have beenaround since the begin-ning. “The Early Riser($7.95) was always one ofthe most popular dishesfrom the original 1974menu,” explainsSkedeleski. During the

opening, this plate of eggsand buttermilk pancakeswas offered at its first-everprice — 99 cents! Eventhough the special wasonly available from 6 to7:30 a.m., diners lined upbright and early for a biteof the light and fluffy pan-cakes that made this estab-lishment famous.

In addition to a tradition-al stack of the buoyant hot-cakes, patrons may enjoythem dressed up with avariety of luxurious top-

pings such as StrawberryWhip Cream with Nuts($12.75). A taste of house-made pineapple or guavasyrup takes any pancake toanother level. “There’s alocal flair to all our dish-es,” adds Skedeleski.

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Prepare to be hit by the mouth-watering aroma of a good barbe-cue when you walk through the

doors of Good to Grill. And after ordering, feel free to tempt

your taste buds even further by watch-ing your food cook on an open grill.Grilled over kiawe wood, each proteinis infused with a unique smoky flavor.

“It’s just a good experience,” sharesdirector of restaurant operationsPatrick Comer. “We’re very person-able; what you see is what you get.”

Some of the restaurant’s most popu-lar dishes feature meat of the sea: freshfish. All fish dishes come in generous6-ounce portions, and the restaurantnever uses frozen fish. Among its mostpopular options is Garlic Ahi ($12.99).The ahi, cut into thick steak slices, ismarinated in the restaurant’s propri-etary garlic sauce before it is grilled toyour preference.

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All protein dishes are served withtwo sides, which include white rice,brown rice, garlic mash potatoes, fries,house-made potato salad, baby greenswith a balsamic vinaigrette or sauteedveggies.

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The restaurant was first con-ceived in Hokkaido, Japan, in2003, and today you’ll comeacross three additional locations inHokkaido and one exclusivelytucked away on the third level ofBuilding C at Royal HawaiianCenter in the heart of Waikiki. Asthe first and only location outsideof Japan, the company’s founderNoriyuki Kato couldn’t wait toshare his revolutionary buffet con-cept with locals and visitors alikeright here in our island home.

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may recognize her as the TV hostof The Pet Hui on OC-12 andMiss Hawaii 2001, but she alsoserves as a flight attendant forHawaiian Airlines, so it seemedperfectly fitting to take thisopportunity to twist things up andexplore the globe foodie-style.

“I’ve worked for HawaiianAirlines for two years now andhave been able to travel to manyplaces including Sydney,Australia, Japan and Las Vegas,to name a few. Hawaiian Airlineshas four different routes to Japanand I recently returned fromSapporo. But this is my first timeeating here at Five StarInternational Buffet,” Dung says.

At what seemed like an end-less buffet line, Dung filled herplate with international fareranging from Japanese to French,Italian, Hawaiian and more. Thelunch buffet is priced at $19.99per person and the dinner buffetcosts $48. Five Star Enterprisesvice president Victoria Wah Hinand the rest of the staff also pre-sented our star with exquisite

platters of food, which featureditems from the dinner buffet.

“I’m a big fan of buffets and Ilove to try a little bit of every-thing, or as I did here ... a lot ofeverything,” Dung says with alaugh. “The food here is deli-cious. I loved the Loco Moco,Kakuni Pork and RosemaryBacon-Wrapped Meatloaf.”

The spread fit for a queen alsoconsisted of Swai Mousse with aRed Pepper Sauce, Lobster Tailwith a Sweet Asian Sauce andFried Onions, Short Ribs withBlack Pepper Demi Glaze andGarlic, Dynamite Scallops, CrabLegs, Shrimp Tempura, Ahi andSalmon Nigiri and more. Andthings got even sweeter withelaborate dessert options includ-ing New York Cheesecake,Tiramisu and Fruit Roll Cake.

“What makes us unique is thatwe don’t use chafing dishes. Wepresent our food on big plattersand all buffet items are served insmaller portions,” Wah Hin says.“We constantly replenish every-thing in the buffet line to make

sure that it’s fresh.”“I’m already thinking of a spe-

cial occasion so that I can bringmy family here,” Dung adds.

You may wonder how Dungmaintains her trim figure as shesays she hardly works out.Incomprehensible, we know. Yet,once you are in the presence of herbubbly personality and contagioussmile, you sit and talk for a bit andsoon realize how incredibly busyshe is, and it all seems to makesense. You also can add model,actress, composer and musician to

her long list of professions.“I’ve been a musician in The

Royal Hawaiian Band for 13years. I play the clarinet andsometimes saxophone, as well asemcee at different events,”shares Dung, who also recentlyappeared in Hawaii Five-0 as aHawaiian Airlines flight atten-dant. On top of that, she’s per-formed in numerous DiamondHead Theatre musical produc-tions, such as You Somebody,Flower Drum Song and TheProducers.

Need your dose of Denby?Well, you can catch her hostingThe Pet Hui Sundays at 8:30p.m. and all throughout the weekon OC-12 where she hopes tomake a difference in the lives ofmany animals.

“I love animals, and it’s sorewarding when they actuallyfind a home. These rescue ani-mals really deserve a foreverhome and a family of their own,”says Dung, who together withher family has adopted five res-cue dogs of her very own.

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KITCHEN INSIDER

Name Urai Gamiao Title Executive Chef at Keo's Thai Cuisine

Training/education Oriental Hotel Bangkok

Years at restaurant 35 years. I started working with owner

Keo Sananikone since 1977 and have been with the restaurant ever since.

2028 Kuhio Ave., Honolulu | 951.9355 | 5 p.m.-closing

Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes atyour favorite restaurant? Well, much credit goes tothe many chefs, owners and managers who work

diligently day in and day out to make sure Hawaii’s din-ers have a top-notch dining experience.

This week, Dining Out gets the inside scoops fromKeo’s Thai Cuisine executive chef Urai Gamiao, whogives us a little taste of Keo’s and shares just what fuelshis culinary drive.

File photo,Lawrence Tabudlo

Who or what inspires you as achef/manager/owner? I reallylove to taste different cuisines. Itallows me to try and experimentwith different ideas because theworld of cooking is always chang-ing. What I really like about cook-ing Thai food is that it has a lot oftaste and more importantly, it ishealthy.

What’s your most popular dish?Our most popular dish is our EvilJungle Prince and all of our curries.The evil jungle Prince combines ourfresh basil, coconut milk, and redchili that is served on a bed ofchopped cabbage. You can have thisdish with chicken or even make it avegetarian dish.

Our curries are delicious and full oftaste, and cater to anybody andeverybody. I would tell you about allof them, but it is best for you tocome in and choose your preference.

Is there a dish that you createthat’s not on your menu, butavailable upon request? Our spe-cial dish that is not on the menu isour Crispy Catfish with Basil andChili. Having fish with a little spici-ness is always a good bet, especiallyin Hawaii.

What is the biggest complimentyou’ve ever received as achef/manager/owner? The biggestcompliment I’ve ever received waswhen President Jimmy Carter andhis wife Rosalyn came to eat at our

restaurant. I have to be honest, Itwas a little nerve racking and excit-ing, but the best part is, they lovedit!

If you could serve food to acelebrity, who would it be andwhy? What dish would you serve? If I could serve one person, it wouldbe the King of Thailand becausefirst of all he is the King and sec-ondly he hasn’t left the country in14 years. I would serve him one ofmy curries because the spices andherbs are fresh from our farm and itis one of the best in town. I know hewould enjoy it because in the past,the Prime Minister and thePrincesses of Thailand have eatenmy food and said that it tasted justlike home.

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Since Panda Cuisine onKeeaumoku Streetchanged ownership in

February, the restaurant also haschanged its menu — it no longerserves dim sum, and instead hasbecome a seafood house.

It’s still a fine Chinese restau-rant with your typical Chineseappetizers, soup, pork, beef,lamb, chicken, duck, vegetable,rice and noodle dishes. But whatstands out the most is its seafood— it’s fresh, flavorful, afford-able and the choices are endless.

Through the end of November,there’s a special where you canpick your seafood (live lobster,live Dungeness crab, live Manila

clams, shrimp or New Zealandmussels) for only $9.99 perpound. You also can choose thesauce you want it made with:lemon garlic, garlic butter,creamy base with butter, cajunstyle, salt and pepper, blackbean, ginger and onion, Pandahouse special (with a fish sauce,butter, fresh chili, basil and greenonion) and steamed.

A must-try is the DungenessCrab Combo ($49.99) and theMaine Lobster Combo ($49.99).Be ready for the generous por-tion of food, which includessnow crab, Manila clams,shrimp, mussel, corn and friednoodles; and it can feed at least

two people. And anon-seafood dishthat has become asignature of PandaCuisine is CrispyChar Siu($11.99).

For those seek-ing a late-nightmeal, also knownas siu yeh inCantonese and acultural traditionof the Chinese,there’s a late-

night dinner menu from 10 p.m.to 1 a.m. As for happy hour, atPanda Cuisine, it takes place allday and night, with $2 draftbeers including Tsingtao,Heineken, Bud Light, Kirin,Budweiser and Coors Light.

In less than a year, word aboutPanda Cuisine’s tasty seafoodofferings has spread quicklyamong seafood lovers here andaround the world. Even thelegendary Bob Chinn ofBob Chinn’s CrabHouse in Chicagowas seen dining atPanda Cuisine theother week.

“We are aChinese restau-rant specializing inseafood,” explainsJohn Liang, who co-owns the restaurant withChris Lin. “When you walk in,you can see all the live seafoodin the fish tanks and you pickthe one you want.”

The recipes are fromLiang, who also co-owns CrabCity in Kaimuki, and has morethan 15 years of experience inthe restaurant business.Originally from Guangzhou,

China, he previously owned tworestaurants in Los Angelesbefore moving to Hawaii eightyears ago.

For special parties, a banquetmenu is available, and there aretwo private rooms; one can seat15 to 20 people and the other 60to 80 people. Validated parkingis located below the restaurant.

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1 Co-owner John Liang pres-ents tanks of seafood. 2 Maine Lobster Combo($49.99) 3 House Special DungenessCrab ($9.99 per pound) (photocourtesy of Panda Cuisine)

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The only thing better than a top-notchEuropean-style bakery is … a top-notchEuropean-style bakery that makes

pizza.After all, who better than a talented, expe-

rienced baker could make the perfect pizzacrust?

Niel Koep, owner of Fendu Boulangerie inManoa Marketplace, makes pizza crust theway it should be — brick oven-baked, crisp on the outside andtender on the inside.

So how can he top that? Well, for those of us who don’t

eat meat or fish, with veggies, ofcourse. The Vegetarian Pizza($16.25 for a 14-inch; $10.25 foran 8-inch) crust is coated with asavory tomato sauce and toppedwith sliced zucchini, locallygrown Japanese eggplant, bellpeppers, sweet onions and local-ly farmed tomatoes. As do most

pizzas, it includes cheese, butKoep assures Dining Out read-ers that you can order yourpizza without it.

And that’s not all.Panini sandwiches are popu-

lar with just about everyone,and, of course, FenduBoulangerie does them upright. A healthy handful, the

Vegetarian Panini ($8.25) includes Japaneseeggplant, sweet onions, bell peppers, toma-toes, four varieties of Hamakua Farms mush-rooms — love those ’shrooms! — and freshmozzarella (again, you can request yourpanini sans the cheese). The freshly bakedbread is made with 50 percent whole wheatflour, which makes it even more nutritiousand delicious.

So the next time you’re hungry for a pizzaor panini, why go for the same old pedestrianchain-made pie or sub sandwich when youcan dine like the upper crust and go gourmetat Fendu Boulangerie?

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Owner Justin Chun con-ceived the fusion restaurant,located conveniently onKeeaumoku Street, thatintegrates an exciting,upbeat atmosphere fea-turing sparkling redbooths and specialbucket-style chairsfrom Korea with thedining experience,which features menuitems with noticeableKorean influences pairedwith complementary cook-ing and preparation stylesfrom all over the globe.

“In Korea, there are a lot ofrestaurants with this type of atmos-phere,” explains Chun. “Here in Hawaii,there aren’t any Korean fusion restau-rants—they are all traditional. So, I wantedto start a fusion restaurant, and only a fewof the dishes on the menu are traditional.”

Red House recently added a new menuto supplement its current selection offavorites. Customers are invited to try the

BlackPasta and Red Pasta ($12.99 each), whichfeature pasta with a creamy black beansauce and stir-fried meat, and a special RedHouse spicy pasta with a creamy KoreanChili paste sauce, respectively.

“If you look at our BlackPasta, it includes black bean,

which is really popular inKorea and has been for along time,” Chun says.“What we did was make apasta out of it, so it’screamier. It’s not neces-sarily blending specificcultures or influences,but more so mixing indifferent aspects.”

For example, RedHouse offers a pizza that is

composed of crushed ricetopped with cheese and bul-

gogi beef — the ultimate fusionof the Korean marinated beef with

a traditional Italian favorite. The bul-gogi beef also can be found in wraps that

incorporate the tasty meat in a fun fingerfood.

Also appearing on the new menu is aunique take on traditional side dishesoffered at Korean restaurants. Instead ofserving the sides in bowls, Red Houseoffers K-Maki ($9.99 for three selections,

835 Keeaumoku St.#1-101B, Honolulu

944.0088

Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.Friday andSaturday, 11 a.m.-midnight

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From the bright red-and-whitedécor and outlandish walldecorations to the K-Pop

music videos playing continuouslyon one of the walls, Red House inHonolulu makes an eye-catchingfirst impression as the eatery con-tinues its mission to bring a “newgeneration of Korean food” to theIslands.

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$19.99 for all seven) that includeMayo Tuna, Spam, Bulgogi,Bibimbob, Garlic Bacon, Kimchi Tunaand Spicy Avocado wrapped in bite-sized, pupu-style sushi rolls. The K-Maki also are available as part of somenew lunch combo specials offeredfrom 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., which incorpo-rate various noodle, chicken and beef,and side order selections as well.

Customers also rave about RedHouse’s Special Galbi($14.99 for half order,$23.99 for full order),which includes marinatedshort ribs with roastedgarlic and pumpkinserved on a piping hotstone. Another favorite isChef’s Special BonelessMoa ($14.99 for halforder, $23.99 for fullorder), Red House’s takeon fried chicken. Thejuicy, tender bonelessmeat is fried to provide acrispy crunch, and served

with a house soy sauce.“I wanted to create a

clean atmospherewhere people can enjoyKorean fusion food,”says Chun. “Usuallypeople have a stereo-type of Korean restau-rants of them beingdark and dirty, andeverything’s alwaysbusy. We wanted tooffer a more relaxed, welcoming envi-ronment.”

Starting tomorrow, Red House willstay open for an additional hour until11 p.m., Sunday through Thursday.Chun notes that the eatery features aspecial late-night menu full of foodand drink specials available from 8:30to 11 p.m. on the aforementioneddays. The restaurant is open until mid-night Friday and Saturday, and onthose nights from 9 p.m. to midnight,the special menu also is available tohelp diners end the evening on theright note.

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5| K-Maki ($9.99 for threeselections, $19.99 for allseven)

It seems that Chinese restaurants getsomething of a bad rap these days.But at Canton Seafood, it’s clear

from the minute you walk in the doorthat it’s time to do away with any pre-conceived notions. Here at CantonSeafood, you get tasty, quality foodwithin an elegant, yet welcoming andcomfortable dining room.

Canton Seafood serves up traditional,authentic eats in the Canton- and HongKong-style — and it has a regular cus-tomer base to vouch for its authenticity.

“A lot of Chinese people especially

love our food,” assistant manager PengGong says. “They say that it’s almost thesame as in China. There are a lot of peo-ple from China who come to eat here.”

Popular dishes include The HouseSpecial Chicken with Flavor Sauce($15.99 for half) and Live Lobster withGinger and Onion (market price).

“We concentrate a lot on our seafood —and we use only the highest quality lob-ster, clams, shrimp and fish,” Gong adds.

For one dish that showcases a lot ofCanton’s seafood, try Shabu Shabu($49.99 for regular, $59.99 for large),

with Christina O’Connor

Although it just opened last April,Canton Seafood Restaurant hasalready managed to garner a reputa-

tion for appeasing even the pickiest of palates.“Our chef is a very talented chef,” assistant manager Peng

Gong says. The breadth of Canton’s menu can attest to thatclaim. With hundreds of dishes, the restaurant features justabout anything you might be craving.

That type of variety is just what you need when planning a largeholiday party filled with family and friends — all who might havedifferent tastes.

With an inviting dining room that holds up to 130 guests anda reasonable party menu, Canton Seafood is somewhere to keepin mind as you plan your holiday gathering. Smaller parties canrent an enclosed area in the restaurant.

Canton Seafood offers a variety of set party menus starting at$188 for 10 to 12 people. That menu includes Peking Duck(whole), Live Lobster with Ginger and Onion (two) and ChineseBroccoli with Dried Fish.

The restaurant also offers the option of swapping out dishesto each party menu, but requests need to be made in advance.

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Canton Seafood923 Keeaumoku St.,

Honolulu

955.3388

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Pork Chop with Salt and Pepper ($10.99)Lawrence Tabudlo photos

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which features clams, scallops,fish, shrimp, beef and spinach.

For daytime and late-nightdiners, some of Canton’sseafood dishes also are offeredas lunch and late-night specials,including Shanghai-Style FriedMochi ($7.99 as a lunch spe-cial/$8.99), which featuresmochi, Chinese cabbage, beansprouts and pork.

“This is very good,” Gongsays, “and not a lot of otherrestaurants have it.”

Another lunch/late-night special is Seafood Fried Noodle($7.99 as a lunch special/$8.99), which is a tasty medley ofshrimp, scallop, fish, squid and vegetables.

Additional specials start from just $5.99.Canton Seafood has a huge menu, so it’s hard to pick just

one dish to order. But other customer favorites are Pork Chopwith Salt and Pepper ($10.99), topped with garlic, onion andbell pepper, and Chicken with Satay Sauce ($12.99), whichis seasoned with sour and spicy flavors.

Canton’s kitchen staff is always thinking up new dishes tofeature. The restaurant offers various specials periodicallyand recently unveiled a new vegetarian menu.

“Right now, people are wanting to eat healthier,” Gong says.“For this menu, we use a lot of tofu, soybeans and vegetables.”

Contact Christina O’Connor at diningout@staradvertiser.com

By Alana Folen

Now under new ownership,On On at McCully contin-ues to dish up your

favorites when it comes to classicChinese fare. However, ownerQiao Chen also has revamped themenu offering an eclectic varietyof dishes inspired by those cur-rently found in Mainland China.

“In Mainland China, the foodhas changed immensely,” saysChen. “Unlike a lot of localChinese food in Hawaii, whichhas a lot of heavy sauces, many ofthe dishes (in Mainland China) arelighter and healthy. Yet, we wantour customers to know that westill have all the dishes thatkamaaina enjoy.”

With more than 101 deliciouschoices to suit your palate, On Onat McCully focuses on authentici-ty while also playing it up withlocal flair. An example of this isfound in Honey Shrimp withMacadamia Nut. Priced at $14.99,this entree is a spin-off of the tra-ditional Honey Shrimp withWalnuts and features tender deep-fried shrimp in a sweet mayon-naise sauce adorned with flavorfulmacadamia nuts.

“We try our best to keep ouringredients as local as possible.We work with local Chinesefarms and local fishermen tobring in the freshest items avail-able,” Chen adds.

Another hit item off the menuis On On at McCully’s HouseSpecial Chicken ($10.99).Restaurant manager VincentZhuang refers to it as very spicy,but assures that it draws in acrowd.

“House Special Chicken ismade with chicken wings mari-nated in a sour-spicy sauce,” heexplains, noting that the sauce isconcocted from a secret recipe.“Our executive chef Joe Li wastrained in Mainland China and hasbeen cooking for a total of 30years, 23 of those years were

spent in Hawaii.”On On at McCully uses no

MSG in its cooking, and Zhuangsays listening to customer feed-back is an integral part of runninga restaurant.

“We have guest feedback formsthat we ask our customers to fillout and valid suggestions areentered into a raffle drawing towin a prize on the 8thof every month.Prizes include watch-es, jewelry and

whiskey, to name a few,” heexplains.

Now that the holiday sea-son is just about in full swing,many are already reservingthe restaurant’s private partyroom, which can hold up to60 people. Party trays alsoare available and deliveryservice is provided for thoseorders priced at $30 or moreand within a four-mileradius of the restaurant.

“We want our customersto experience various cui-sine form different parts ofChina, and we’re open torequests from customers,too,” Chen says.

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House Special Chicken $10.99Leah Friel photos

ON ON ATMCCULLY

WHERE1110 McCully St.,Honolulu

CALL946.8833 or230.6886

HOURSOpen daily, 10:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

Owner Qiao Chen and chef Joe Li

Honey Shrimp with Macadamia Nut ($14.99)

Seafood Fried Noodle ($7.99 as a lunch special/$8.99)

Shanghai-Style Fried Mochi ($7.99 as a lunch special/$8.99)

Atlantis Seafood & SteakFor all things surf and turf, Atlantis

Seafood & Steak is the perfect place tobe. The restaurant has made home inwhat was once the former Waikiki No. 3Theater, and is renowned for its delica-cies of flavorful and juicy steaks, livecrab and fresh island-caught fish. Opendaily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., kamaainaand visitors alike frequent this famedeatery on a regular basis and enjoy anall-around fantastic dining experiencewhether they choose to dine outdoors onthe lanai or indoors under a ship’smajestic frame.

According to restaurant managerYolanda Millare, Atlantis’ Deep-FriedOcean Wrap ($12.95) is a best-sellingappetizer, that lures you in with itsexquisite presentation and equallyremarkable taste. Here you’ll find

jumbo scallops and shrimp wrapped inbacon and deep-fried golden brownbeautifully accented by mango salsa.

“This dish is so popular, and it’s gar-nished with veggies and served withsweet aioli, wasabi aioli and adornedwith mandarin orange,” Millare adds.

Although this starter is divine, be sureto save room for an onolicious entreeand glass of wine. Kamaaina also cansmile a bit brighter, as you’ll receive aspecial discount with an ID.

Atlantis Seafood & Steak2284 Kalakaua Ave. Suite 201

922.6868

Ocean HouseSituated beachfront in Outrigger Reef

Hotel, Ocean House welcomes youhome and treats you to a world-classdining experience. According to general

manager David Nagaishi, guests fromacross the globe come for a taste ofpremier island fare, while also soak-ing in the immaculate oceanfrontviews as they dine on the shores ofWaikiki.

Stuff yourself with Ocean Houseclassics such as prime rib, fresh islandfish and more. However, one dish in par-ticular to take note of is Crab StuffedMahi Mahi ($33.50), which presents din-ers with twin filets of fresh island mahimahi stuffed with blue crab stuffing, andthen steamed to perfection and toppedwith the restaurant’s homemade béar-naise sauce accompanied by steamedasparagus.

“This is our most popular fish dish,”Nagaishi explains. “The mahi is verytender and the stuffing doesn’t overpow-er the fish. In fact, it complements itvery well.

“We also have a new executive chef,Aurelio Garcia, who came on boardabout a week ago, so we’re really excit-ed about that.”

The next time you want to feel athome in the islands, fill up on OceanHouse’s fabulous cuisine.

Ocean HouseOutrigger Reef Hotel

2169 Kalia Road923.2277

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Ancient tribes of the Amazon valleys con-sumed the ultra-beneficial acai berries fornumerous reasons. Survival was key for peo-

ple of these tribes and with the support of acai con-sumption, people gained healthy, optimal energyand focus from juices they concocted from acaipulp.

Today, we may not need acai to survive, but theberries’ nutritional enhancements combined with itsdelicious taste makes an acai bowl a smart andhealthy choice.

Yet, as the acai craze has certainly sky-rocketed inHawaii, one acai connoisseur is making sure qualityis not compromised in the process.

“What you truly want is the properties of the acai.It is extremely higher than many other fruits andberries. It has many vitamins, much more antioxi-dants than blueberries or grapes and has the samefats similar to avocado, a healthy, cholesterol con-trolling fat,” says Tropical Tribe owner Andre Alvesde Moraes, who imports his high-quality, premiumacai and guarana berries directly from Brazil.

“When I came to Hawaii, I started trying acai andnoticed something was off. What happens is acai isan expensive product so places started mixing theirswith blueberries, apple juice or soy milk. You get alow percentage, low quality acai.”

The owner likes to keep his acai bowls simple,keeping the natural flavors and properties of the acaiand guarana berries as the foundation of each bowl.

Tropical Tribe’sClassic Acai Bowl ($7regular, $8.50 large)combines acai,guarana and toppings,which include organicgranola, strawberry,blueberry, banana andhoney.

“I love acai, it isextremely popular inBrazil. I just wanted tobring authenticity tothe acai here,” Alves deMoraes says.

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Korean Hibiscus BBQ wasan Aina Haina hot spot formany years before relocat-ing to its current location inKaimuki Shopping Center.

Known best for its Koreancomfort food, KoreanHibiscus BBQ features tatsyKorean favorites such askalbi, bulgogi and barbecuechicken, along with freshKorean-style vegetables.

Owners Raymond andShirley Kodani incorporatefamily recipes into therestaurant’s cuisine andalso make it a point to high-light a few local specialtiesfound on the menu, includ-ing Homemade HamburgerSteak and Chicken Katsu.

For hours and more infor-mation on Korean HibiscusBBQ, call 734.8232.

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1/2 OFF88 Piikoi St., Honolulu593-1200 • kissatencafe.com

Breakfast& Lunch

1/2 OFFBUY ONE, GET ONE

Breakfast& Lunch

BYOB

BUY ONE, GET ONE

Applies to food & drink menu items only, no bottledbeverages or retail items. Valid 6am-3pm only, onecoupon per person per visit, must surrender originalcoupon upon transaction. Not combinable with anyother offers or promotions. Exp. 11/30/12.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Try Our Tasty HASH TEMPURA!

The Best Hash Tempuraon the Island!

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

www.SekiyasRestaurant.com

SEKIYA’S RESTAURANT& DELICATESSEN

2746 Kaimuki Ave732-1656

ACROSS KAIMUKI H.S. 2012

Serving Hawaii for 77 Years!

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

Limit 4 pizzas. Not valid with other offers/discounts. Valid Only on 11/21/12

ANNIVERSARYSPECIAL

Wednesday, Nov 21, 2012

$2 OFFSmallPizza

$3 OFFLargePizza

$4 OFFExtra Large

Pizza

*Prices slightly higher at Kahului. Some restrictions may apply.Served from 10:30am - 9:30pm, at Zippy’s Dine-In Restaurants & Fast Food Counters.

Roast TurkeyBaked Ham (pictured)

Roast Turkey &Baked Ham Combo

NEW! Grilled Salmon w/Crab & Artichoke Sauce

(pictured, rest. only)

Nov. 20 through Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 22

Call this Weekend! 973-0880Special Hours: Nov. 17 & 18 9am - 2pm

Nov. 19 - 21 8am - 5pm while supplies last

OPEN TUE-SUN LUNCH 11AM-2PM, DINNER 5-8:30PM • Closed Monday Lunch & Dinner100 N. Beretania Street #113 (Parking inside Chinese Cultural Plaza) 536-3035

BENTO $11.95Reg. $15.95CHOICE of TWO:

• (2) Big Shrimp & (2) Veg. Tempura• Chicken Katsu or Chicken Kagaage• Chicken, Beef or Pork Teriyaki• Miso Butterfish• Grilled Salmon

SHRIMPSPECIAL$9.25Reg. $11.95

• (3) Big Shrimp • (4) Veg. Tempura• Tsukemono• Miso Soup & Rice• TeaINCLUDES: MISO SOUP, TOFU, GYOZA, SALAD & TEA

JUMBO SHRIMPSPECIAL$12.95• (3) Jumbo

Shrimp • (4) Veg.

Tempura• Tsukemono• Miso Soup & Rice• Tea

OpenThanksgiving

Day!

Breakfast • LunchCatering • OkazuMITSU-KEN

1223 N. School St.

848-5573

FREE COKELimit (5) FREE Cokes® per coupon. Offer not combinable with other offers/discounts. Expires 11/21/12

FREE COKE

®

Tues-Sat 5:00am-1:00pm • Sun-Mon Closed

Home of the Famous Garlic Chicken

with purchase of a Regular Mitsu-Ken Bento

WHERE TO DINE

Symbol KeyBreakfast

Lunch

Dinner

After Midnight

Alcohol Served

Online

Catering

Atlantis Seafood & Steak2284 Kalakaua Avenue922-6868

La Palme D’orAla Moana Center - Mall LevelMountain Side, next to Shirokiya941-6161

Napoleon’s BakeryLocated inside of Zippy’s

AMERICAN

BAKERYFendu Boulangerie2752 Woodlawn Dr.Manoa Marketplace 988-4310

Larry’s Bakery4369 Lawehana St. (across Target in Salt Lake)422-0059

Eggs n’ Things Ala Moana451 Piikoi St538-EGGS (3447)

Eggs n’ Things Saratoga343 Saratoga Road923-EGGS (3447)

Waikiki Beach Eggspress2464 Kalakaua Ave(Aston Waikiki Circle)926-EGGS (3447)

Tropics Bar & Grill2005 Kalia RoadHilton Hawaiian Village (Ali‘i Tower)949-4321

Panya711 Queen St. 597-88801111 Bishop St. #4 536-8363Ala Moana Center 946-6388Royal Hawaiian Center 791-2969

2 0 | D I N I N G O U T | N O V . 1 8 - 2 4 , 2 0 1 2

Also available Pasta • Risotto • Burgers • Salads • SandwichesOPEN TIL MIDNIGHT!

2919 Kapiolani Blvd., #218 MARKET CITY SHPG CNTR 735-3888

• Fried Dumpling Salad• Cream of Pumpkin Soup• Choice of:

Lobster Pasta (lobster meat in a pink sauce topped with lobster)Turkey Breast with Mashed Potatoes in TruffleSauce Stuffing & VegetablesLamb Chops (pan-fried lamb chops in peppercornsauce served with mashed potatoes and vegetables

• Cream Brulee for Dessert

Thanksgiving SpecialNovember 22-25, 2012

$25.95per person

Thanksgiving SpecialNovember 22-25, 2012

PEARLRIDGE98-150 Kaonohi St.

808.487.9911

WAIKIKI1972 Kalakaua Ave.

808.942.2121

www.tonyromas.comDine in only. Not to be combined with any other promo/discount/offer.

THANKSGIVING TURKEYDINNER $23.99

WITH WATER CHESTNUT STUFFING, HOMEMADE GIBLET GRAVY,

GARLIC GREEN BEANS AND PUMPKIN PIE

TURKEY AND BABYBACK RIBS

COMBO for $27.99

Specials good for Thanksgiving Day only on 11/22/12

beachhousewaikiki.com • 808-921-4600Reservations recommended.

thanksgiving dinner buffetnovember 22, 2012 • 3:00pm ~ 8:30pm

adult, $80*

children, $40* (6-12 years old)

Price does not include tax and gratuity. Prices, hours, and menu items are subject to change.

A bountiful celebration with

family & flavors.

Kissaten88 Piikoi St.593-1200

WHERE TO DINE

A Catered Experience94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd.677-7744

Anytime CafeMarket City Shopping Center2919 Kapiolani Blvd735-3888

CAFECanton Seafood Restaurant923 Keeaumoku St.955-3388

Five Star International BuffetRoyal Hawaiian Center, Bldg C, Level 3.380-9300

Hee Hing Restaurant 449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant111 N. King St.521-8268

Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine 590 Farrington Hwy.692-9880

CATERERSMakino Chaya98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

CHINESECamellia Buffet930 McCully St.951-0511 • 951-0611

BUFFET

Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant Ala Moana Center •1450 Ala Moana Blvd. 4th Floor - Ho’okipa Terrace947-8818

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Ave.738-8666

Little Village Noodle House1113 Smith St.545-3008

1131 Nu‘uanu Ave. • 587-7877Reservations recommended • Validated Parking Available

Course 1 SALAD ROASTED KABOCHA SQUASHArugula, Crispy bacon, Toasted Pepitas, Honey Vinaigrette

Course 2 APPETIZERSTEAK & CAKEBlackened Filet Mignon, Griddled Crab Cake, Arugula, Sauce Bernaise

Course 3 ENTREE SELECTIONTRADITIONAL TURKEY DINNERRoasted Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Sausage & Sage Stuffing, Sauteed Green Beans Almondine

orMACADAMIA NUT CRUSTED AUSTRALIAN LAMB CHOPSFingering Potato Saute, Blueberry Port Wine Reduction

orPAN ROASTED U-10 SEA SCALLOPSChilled Asian Noodle Salad, Braised Choy Sum, Wasabi Beurre Blanc

Course 4 DESSERTAPPLE CRISP ALA MODE

No Substitutions on menu items. Items are subject to availability.

4 Course Prix Fix Menu5pm - 9:30pm

D I N I N G O U T | N O V . 1 8 - 2 4 , 2 0 1 2 | 2 1

930 McCully St. • 951-0511/951-0611 • PRIVATE PARTY ROOM• CONVENIENT PARKING

*DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALL BEVERAGES WITH

THIS AD. EXP. 11/30/12.

KOREAN CUISINE• LUNCH $17.95 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM• DINNER $25.95 2:30 PM -10 PM

KAL BI, SIRLOIN, CHICKEN,SPICY PORK, FRESH SHRIMP

988-43102752 Woodlawn Dr. • Manoa Marketplace

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

Order Your Pies Today!• Maple Pecan

• Fuji Apple

• Traditional Pumpkin

OPEN ‘til 2pm on

THANKSGIVING DAY

Call for Ala Carte options KAMEHAMEHA SHOPPING CENTER 841-0931

COMPLETE TURKEY PACKAGE

$135+TAX

12–14 LBS TURKEY, 1 QT. STUFFING, 1 QT. GRAVY

Available at our Kam ShoppingCenter location.

while supplies last. No substitutions.Prices valid through 11/22/12.

HOLIDAY PACKAGES TO-GO!HOLIDAY PACKAGES TO-GO!

1ST 200 ORDERS OF COMPLETE TURKEYPACKAGE RECEIVE…$10 OFF CHRISTMAS

CATERING

NEW YEARSCATERING

$10 OFF

Offer valid on dine-in orders only. Must present coupon. Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons. Exp 11/30/12

WESTRIDGE SHOPPING CENTER • 488-4900(Next to Makino Chaya) 98-150 Kaonohi St., Aiea

Mon-Sat 10am-10pm • Sun 10am-8pm

facebook.com/phomylienhawaii

Military w/ID receive 10% OFF

November Special $4.99House Special Vietnamese Chicken Salad

2012FIRST PLACE

Visit stores for more items!

Pumpkin Delite Cake

(no sugar added)

Order at www.acateredexperience.com or call 677-7744Pick up on Thanksgiving Day, 8:30am - 2:00pm at the Hawaii Okinawa Center parking lot, 94-587 Ukee St.

RoastTurkey Feast

$92.95

Reheating instructions for fixings included.

RoastTurkey Feast

$92.95

HONOLULU • 589-2299510 Piikoi St.

AIEA • 484-222298-150 Kaonohi St.

TWO GREAT LOCATIONS!

Piikoi St.2-6pm & 9:30-close

Aiea 4-6pm & 9:30-close

HAPPY HOURKobe Beef

Shabu Shabu$1695 **while

supplies last**

THURSDAY,NOV. 22nd

BUFFETSDIM SUM LUNCH

BUFFET 10:30AM & 12:30PM

featuring… a variety of Hong Kong Style Dim Sum

Adults $21.99 • Senior (60+) $17.99Children (3-12) $13.99

• Turkey • Pork Hash • Mochi Rice in Lotus Leaf • Fried Shrimp Puff • Egg Drop Soup• Sauteed Eggplant • Egg Custard Tarts • Fresh Fruits & more

DINNER BUFFET5:00PM & 7:00PM

featuring…Turkey w/ Chinese Stuffing

Adults $25.99 • Senior (60+) $19.99Children (3-12) $15.99

• Roast Pig • Peking Duck w/ Buns • Salt & Pepper Shrimp • Shrimp Cocktail • Char Siu Gon Lo Mein• Pumpkin Tarts • Haupia Gelatin Cake & more

525-8585Monday-Sunday

10:30am to 9:00pm

1055 Alakea StreetFREE PARKING

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

www.themandalayhawaii.com

come join us…

Limited Time Only

LIVE OYSTERS

1 Doz.641 KEEAUMOKU ST.

OPEN DAILY 11AM - 1AM

$19.99947-1688

Seafood Special$9.99/lb.

Includes:• Lobster • Dungeness

Crab

Panda CuisineNew Management! New Menu!Specializing in Fresh Seafood

• Manila Clams• Shrimp • Mussels

$2BeerAll Day

WHERE TO DINE

Henry Loui’s2850 Paa St.833-3728

Good To Grill888 Kapahulu Ave.734-7345

Seafood VillageStreet Level, 2424 Kalakaua Ave., #102971-1818

Big City DinerKailua 263-8880Kaimuki 738-8855Pearlridge East 487-8188Waipio 678-8868Ward Center 591-8891

Mandalay (The)1055 Alakea St.525-8585

Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant5724 Kalanianaole Hwy.377-5566

Maple Garden909 Isenberg Street941-6641

Asian Mix1234 South Beretania St.521-1688

FAMILY DININGAsahi Grill Ward515 Ward Ave.593-2800

Panda Cuisine641 Keeaumoku St.947-1688

ON ON At McCully1110 McCully St.(Corner of McCully & Young)946-8833 or 230-8866

JJ Bistro & French Pastry3447 Waialae Ave.739-0993

Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square, 524-1628

Royal Garden Chinese RestaurantAla Moana Hotel, 3rd Floor410 Atkinson Drive942-7788

2 2 | D I N I N G O U T | N O V . 1 8 - 2 4 , 2 0 1 2

YAKINIKUMILLION

626 SHERIDAN ST. SUN-THUR 11AM-MIDNIGHT/FRI-SAT 11AM-2AM 596-0799

Serving Hawaii Since 1989

(behind Walmart)

(11am - 2pm)for LUNCH

$595DINE-IN

take-out...$6.95

Million Naeng Myuntopped with Kalbi & Meat Jun

$1595only

SPICY FRIED SMALL

Octopus

WAIMALU 485-8883

98-1277 Kaahumanu St.(across from Safeway)

www.paesanohawaii.com

MANOA988-5923

2752 Woodlawn Drive

Two crab cakes on a bed of green salad, tossed with our house made creamy Italian vinaigrette.

WAIMALU98-020 Kam Hwy.488-8824

WAIPAHU94-256 Waipahu Depot St.

676-2088

EWA BEACH SHOP. CTR.91-919 Fort Weaver Rd.

689-0999www.shirossaimin.com

Dear Hearts,

A bit of advice to all those in the service industry...

Have a sense of humor.Never take yourself too seriously or take

anything too personally.You will encounter obnoxious customers who

have had a bad day.They may think it’s their right to say what they

have to say, but it’s your job to angle the interaction your way.

Remember, a grumpy customer is better than none at all.

Being friendly to only the amicable will be your downfall.

When you encounter a grouch that deserves a punch in the mout, learn to flip the situation...that my friend, is what true service is all about.

Sincerely,

Bryce “Saimin Jr.”

Restaurant WeekHawaii! (Nov 12-18)

Stop by and check out our special menu at our

Waimalu Restaurant.

OPEN DAILY: 10:30 A.M. TO 10:00 P.M.JADEDYNASTYHAWAII.COM

Ala Moana CenterTel: 947-8818

• 8,000 sq feet • 7 VIP Rooms • Accommodates300+ Guests

• State-of-the-ArtAudio/Visual System

Fall Special

• Roasted Meat Appetizer Platter with Tai-chi Seafood Soup

• Golden Fried Chicken with Roasted Garlic • Chef’s Special Black Peppered

Beef Tenderloin • Braised Baby Pak Choy & Ham

in Supreme Broth • Fish Filets w/Ham & Vegetable

on a Lotus Leaf • Tea Smoke Shrimps • House Fried Rice • Dessert of the Day

Dim Sum - Daily10:30a.m. to 1:00p.m.

$238.00for table of 10(1 day advance notice required)

$15.95 Complete Dinner

$11.45 Complete Lunch& after 10:30 p.m.

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL

947-2836Open 7 Days • 2700 So. King St.

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

New Hours 5:30 - 6:45pm

Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square by Times Supermarket

524-1628

Excludes Set Menus; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, CharSiu & other specials. 5%, 10% and lobster specialnot to be combined with any other offer/discounts/specials. Expires 11/30/12. Must present coupon.

Credit Card Sale Only(With Coupon)

Hong Kong Dim Sum & Regular Menu Items

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

10% OFF(Charge) • 15% OFF(Cash)

Dim Sum & Reg. Menu Dine In Special!

5% OFF(Charge) •10% OFF(Cash)

10% OFF

Celebrating 11 Years!

Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)

5% OFF

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Avenue

738-8666Excludes Set Menu; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, Char Siu & other specials.

5%, 10% and lobster special are not to be combined with any otheroffer/discounts/specials. Expires 11/30/12. Must present coupon.

Lobster $1299with purchase of Full Price EntreeValid 5-10:30pm

Lobster$1299

with purchase of Full Price EntreeValid 5-10:30pm

Kapiolani: 808-589-2989Waikiki: 808-926-2989

Windward Mall: 808-744-2157

BOUNTY SEVEN SEAS

Friday & Saturday 5:30 – 9:30 pm

For Reservations

739-8760

AT

THE KAHALA HOTEL & RESORT

www.kahalaresort.com

YASAAASSofthe

SEAFOOD BUFFET

WHERE TO DINE

Kit N Kitchen1010 University Avenue942-7622

Panya Bistro • Bakery • BarAla Moana Center, Mauka - Mall Level946-6388

Pagoda1525 Rycroft St.948-8356

Restaurant Epic 1131 Nuuanu Ave.587-7877

Shiro’s Saimin HavenWAIMALU98-020 Kam Hwy. • 488-8824WAIPAHU94-256 Waipahu Depot St. • 676-2088EWA BEACH SHOPPING CENTER 91-919 Fort Weaver Rd. • 689-0999

Shore Bird RestaurantOutrigger Reef on the Beach922-2887

Tony Roma’sWAIKIKI1972 Kalakaua Ave. • 942-2121AIEA98-150 Kaonohi St. • 487-9911

Wailana Coffee House1860 Ala Moana Blvd.955-1764

Willows (The)901 Hausten St.952-9200

Kenny’s Hawaiian BBQRoyal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 2nd floor922-3333

Kenny’s Restaurant1620 N. School St.841-0931

Loco MocoMoanalua Shopping Center930 Valkenburgh St., #205423-8228

Sam Choy’s BLC580 N. Nimitz Hwy.545-7979

Max’s Of Manila94-300 Farrington Hwy

801 Dillingham Blvd.951-6297

FILIPINO

Zippy’s Call the one nearest you

Authentic Korean Cuisine

10% OFFOur Whole Menu!

Must present coupon.Exp 11/23/12

825 Keeaumoku St. #111 Open Daily 10am - 4am

GRAND OPENING

CHOGAJIB KOREAN RESTAURANT

744-3440

BYOB

D I N I N G O U T | N O V . 1 8 - 2 4 , 2 0 1 2 | 2 3

ODORIKOJapanese restaurant

visit us at odorikohawaii.com

Lunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11am–5pmDinner. . . . . . 5pm–12am (Midnight)

808-923-7368King’s VillageShopping Center2400 Koa Ave.

QUEEN SET($14.95)

(picture shown)

KING SET($16.95)

Only 7.50

Happy Hourfrom 4pm-6pm and 10pm-12am

50% off any sizeDraft Beer!

10% off your food only(not combinable with other offers/specials/discounts/kama‘aina rates)

“Committed devotion to serving authentic Japanese taste & hospitality”Celebrating 40 years!

Kama‘aina Lunch& Take Out Menu

Early Bird SPECIAL

All offers expire 11/30/12.

Bring or mention this Ad to receive

923 KEEAUMOKU ST.955-3388Best Cantonese Cuisine

OPEN DAILY:10am — midnight

Special THANKSGIVING Menu $188

Reservations Today!Make

Your Take-O

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Availa

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Seafood with Fish Maw Soup ♦ Peking Duck (Whole)Live Lobster with Ginger & Onion ♦ Shrimp Walnuts with Mayonnaise

Tenderloin Steak with String Beans ♦ Crispy Garlic ChickenChinese Broccoli w/ Dried Fish ♦ Young Chow Style Fried Rice ♦ Dessert

$99, $239, $288 MENUS ALSO AVAILABLE

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

www.3660.com3660 Waialae Ave. • 737-1177

O N T H E R I S E

BLACK FRIDAYSPECIAL

NOVEMBER 23, 24, 25

40% off all bottles of wineDine-in only

Private Dining SpecialFamily Style Dinner featuring:

Ahi Katsu, Garlic Prawns, Short Rib Tortellini,

Caesar Salad, NY Steak, Catfish Tempura, Shichimi

Chicken, Asst. Desserts

$40 per person, includes tax & tip• minimum 10 people• based on room availability• call Cheryl for information

Valid on Nov. 23, 24, 25 only

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www.mccullysc.com • Ample Parking Available in Basement off Pumehana St. • 1960 Kapiolani Blvd., #102, Honolulu HI 96826 • 941-3883Please reserve by 11/21/12 to ensure availability. Call for pickups locations. * Raw weight before cooking.

- 19 lb.* Turkey w/ Stuffing & Gravy- Choice of Pumpkin or Custard Pie- Pan of Mashed Potato or White Rice- Pan of Chow Funn or Fried Noodles- Pan of Crispy Gau Gee or Chinese Chicken Salad- 2 Doz. Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls

Thanksgiving Special $10 OFFComplete Turkey Dinner with this ad

Complete Turkey Dinner $109 + tax

Maple Garden/Yen King909 Isenberg Street • 941-6641

www.MapleGardenHawaii.com

Smoked Turkey, CrabLegs, Roast Pork

Lunch 11am-2pmAdults $17.95

Dinner 5-8:30 pmAdults $21.95

ala carte menu also available

THANKSGIVINGDAY BUFFET

THANKSGIVINGDAY BUFFET

Reservations RecommendedOpen 10:00am - 9:30pm Daily

*Free parking available at First Hawaiian Bank after hours

KAIMUKI3040 Waialae Ave.

734-0404Daily 11am-10pm

ALA MOANA CENTERMakai Market

949-2120Daily 11am-10pm

WAIKIKI1831 Ala Moana Blvd. #201

941-3444Daily 11am-10pm

1020 KEOLU DRIVE230-2300

NEWMENU ITEMS!

Visit OUR NEWEST LOCATION...

ENCHANTED LAKESHOPPING CENTER

THURS - SUN 11A - 2PNIGHTLY 5P - 9P

BYOBNO CORKAGE

FEE!

Hoku’sThe Kahala Hotel & Resort, Lobby Level5000 Kahala Ave.739-8760

WHERE TO DINE

Top of WaikikiWaikiki Business Plaza2270 Kalakaua Ave. 923-3877

Stage Restaurant1250 Kapiolani Blvd.237-5429

Chai’s Island BistroAloha Tower Marketplace585-0011

Hy’s Steak House2440 Kuhio Ave.922-5555

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

Bali Steak & SeafoodHilton Hawaiian Village (Rainbow Tower)2005 Kalia Road 949-4321

FINE DINING

Plumeria Beach HouseThe Kahala Hotel & Resort, Beach Level5000 Kahala Ave.739-8760 FRENCH

Brasserie Du Vin1115 Bethel St.545-1115

Il LupinoRoyal Hawaiian Center922-3400

ITALIANFifty Three By The Sea53 Ahui Street536-5353

Paesano Ristorante ItalianoWaimalu Shopping Plaza98-1277 Kaahumanu St.(across from Safeway) 485-8883Manoa Marketplace2752 Woodlawn Drive 988-5923

Inferno’s Wood Fire PizzaWard Center (Next to Ryan’s Grill)1200 Ala Moana Blvd. 375-1200

2 4 | D I N I N G O U T | N O V . 1 8 - 2 4 , 2 0 1 2

BrasserieSATURDAY BRUNCH

Elegant, Informal Dining

545-11151115 Bethel Street

www.brasserieduvin.com

Impress Family and Friends with Saturday Brunch at Du Vin.

New Specials Weekly.

KAILUA 263-8880

KAIMUKI 738-8855

PEARLRIDGE EAST 487-8188

WAIPIO 678-8868

WARD 591-8891

www.bigcitydinerhawaii.com

Find us onFacebook & Twitter

Join us forBreakfast, Brunchand Turkey!

We’re OPENThanksgiving Day

From 7am – 10pm

Dinner reservationsrecommended from 2 – 9pm(Except Ward Location)

Buy one dinner entrée, receive 2nd entrée

50% OFFvalid Sun, Mon & Tue with ad Expires 11/27/12

FREE VALET PARKING • www.chefchai.com • Call 585-0011

Special Fall 5-Course Dinner

available Sun, Mon, & Tues Only

$40$15

Per Personadd’l forwine parings

Jerry Santos& Hula

RobertCazimero

BrothersCazimero

DannyCouch

WED

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FRI

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SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE

Kapolei Marketplace590 Farrington Hwy 692-9880

Dim Sum

Includes:• Small Pan Gon Lo Mein• Crispy Gau Gee (20 pcs)• Black Pepper Gravy• 9” Custard Pie

Take-Out Mon-Sat 6:00amSunday 8:00am

Dine-In Daily 10:00am-9:00pm

Roast Turkey Packages-To-Go$7995

(15 lbs)

Bistro & French Pastry

739-0993 • 626-53683447 Waialae Ave. • jjfrenchpastry.com

for our 4-CourseThanksgiving Dinner

Now taking reservations

Don’t forget to pre-order yourDESSERTS for your HOLIDAY PARTIES!Pumpkin Cheesecake w/Pecans Available $5.25

Don’t forget to pre-order yourDESSERTS for your HOLIDAY PARTIES!Pumpkin Cheesecake w/Pecans Available $5.25

FREE DESSERT

with gift card purchase

of $50 or more!

955-1764 Open 24 Hours1860 Ala Moana Blvd. Validated Parking

ThanksgivingTurkey w/ Ham $1375

The American N.Y. Steak $1625

Seafood Continental $1475

11A.M. till MidnightComplete Dinners Served

Thursday, November 22, 2012

Dinners include: All-You-Can-EatSalad Bar, Corn on the Cob, PumpkinPie & more!

BREAKFAST SPECIAL

$1050Eggs Benedict Royal

THANKSGIVING LUNCH & DINNER BUFFETThursday, Nov. 22, 2012Lunch 10am - 3pm• Dinner 4pm - 9pm

901 Hausten Street (808) 952-9200 www.willowshawaii.com

Since 1944Buffet includes: Cream of Butternut Squash Soup, Molokai Sweet Potato & Apple Crunch Casserole, Braised Oxtail Bourguignonne, RoastTurkey, Roasted Prime Rib, Kabocha & Sweet Potato Pie, & much more.

$4295per person

www.samchoyhawaii.com

Make your reservations for our

Like us on Facebook forSpecial Deals & Offers

580 Nimitz Hwy.545-7979

Sunday Brunch BuffetArray of Salads

Lomilomi Salmon, Pasta Salad and moreHot Items

Sam’s Fried Rice, Portuguese Sausage, Bacon,Corned Beef Hash, Kalua Pig, Chef’s Special

Chicken of the Day and Catch of the Day and moreOmelet and Dessert Stations

9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.$22.95 adults • $12.95 for children 5-12 yrs

Thanksgiving Day Buffet Thanksgiving Day Buffet

Sunday Brunch Buffet

Show your appreciation to family, friends, clients bypurchasing them a Sam Choy’s BLC gift card.

FREE $20 Gift Certificatefor every $100 in Gift Cards purchased thru Dec. 22nd.

Free $20 Gift Certificate is valid from Jan. 1-Mar. 31, 2013.

Brunch8:30am to 2:00pm

Dinner4pm to 8:30pm

Seafood and Salad StationsPeel ’n Eat Shrimp, Fresh Poke, Seared Cajun

Sashimi, Chinese Chicken Salad and moreEntrees

Ehu Ale Shortribs, Roast Turkey, SteamedSnow Crabs, Shrimp Scampi and much moreCarving and Dessert Station to round out

the buffet

Thursday, Nov 22, 2012

Voted Best Thai in Hawaii

Walking distance from all Waikiki Hotels

SERVING HAWAII SINCE 1977...

tel. 951-9355tel. 951-9355

THAI CUISINETHAI CUISINE

15% OFF Take OutCoupon required. Not combinablewith other offers. Expires 11/23/12

2028 Kuhio Avenue Dinner 5:00pm - Closing

www.keosthaicuisine.com

WHERE TO DINE

Kobe Japanese Steak House1841 Ala Moana Blvd.941-4444

Hifumi Japanese RestaurantChinese Cultural Plaza536-3035

JAPANESE

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

IchirikiAIEA 98-150 Kaonohi St.484-2222

HONOLULU 510 Piikoi St.589-2299

Romanos Macaroni GrillAla Moana CenterHookipa Terrace 356-8300

Genki SushiAina Haina 373-4033Ala Moana 942-9102Ewa Town Center 683-1003Kaneohe 247-9595Kapahulu 735-7700Kapolei Commons 674-4227Waiau 485-0227Waikele Center 678-3180Ward Center 591-5600

Chinpei Ramen2080 S. King Street947-5919

Taormina-Sicilian Cuisine227 Lewers St. 926-5050

Blue Hawaii Sushi1140 Kuala St., Pearl CityAcross Wal-Mart456-2128

Gyu-KakuWINDWARD MALL46-056 Kamehameha Hwy F1922-5511

KAPIOLANI - 1221 Kapiolani Blvd., #105589-2989

WAIKIKI - 307 Lewers St.926-2989

Odoriko Japanese Restaurant2400 Koa Ave.923-7368

Kozo SushiKahala Mall • 738-KOZOKeeaumoku • 946-KOZOMoiliili • 951-KOZOPearlridge • 483-6805Pearl City • 455-6805

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521-1688Shop A-1 (below Safeway Beretania)1234 South Beretania Sthiasianmix.com

OPEN DAILY 10:30am-8:30pm

Asian MixBento • Take-Out • Mix Plate • Catering

Special ValidSun 11/18 – Sat 11/24

choiceof:

choiceof:

451 Piikoi • 538-3447343 Saratoga • 923-34472464 Kalakaua • 926-3447

Thank you to our chefs:

for coming up with our successful Restaurant Week Menu (11/12-11/18)$20.00 Dinner Menu at all 3 locations

Appetizer (choice of): Robin's Spam and Green Onion Pockets with a Vinegar Thai Chili Sauce or Aaron's Coconut Calamari Fingers with

Sweet & Spicy Pineapple Sauce

Entree (choice of): Paul's Applewood smoked Bacon Waffle Benedict or Rodrigo's Country Fried Steak with Mac Nut Curry Sauce

Dessert: Lisa's Banana Split Pancake with Lappert's Ice Cream, Whipped Cream, Macadamia Nuts and a Cherry on Top

Aaron L., Robin R., Paul W. & Rodrigo S.

www.eggsnthings.com

OCEAN FRONT DINING • VALET PARKING AVAILABLEOUTRIGGER REEF ON THE BEACH • 2169 KALIA RD. • 923–2277 www.oceanhousewaikiki.com

EntreeSlow Roasted Tom Turkey with Hawaiian Sweet Bread, Macadamia

Nut Stuffing, Guava Cranberry Sauce, Kahuku Corn and Applewood Smoked Bacon Mashed Potatoes, Homemade Country

Gravy and Candied Yams

DessertPumpkin Bread Pudding with Cinnamon Créme Anglaise

Featured WineBeaujolais Villages Georges Duboeuf '11

6 oz carafe $9.50, 9 oz carafe $14.50, Bottle $38.00Aromas of ripe berry fruit with soft tannins, contributing to

a smooth, silky texture. A perfect pairing with turkey.

Adults $32.95 | Keiki $12.95Regular Dinner Menu Available

835 Keeaumoku St. #I-101B • 944-0088SUN-THURS 11AM-10PM • FRI-SAT 11AM-MIDNIGHT

Valid w/coupon thru 11/22/12.Cannot be combined w/other

offers. Dine-in Only.

NEW!

K-MakiKorean Style Sushi

7 Choices!

Any 3 rolls $9.99 • All 7 rolls $19.99

✁

10% OFF Red House in Honolulu

Open OnThanksgiving!

111 N. King St. near Maunakea Dim SumServed 7am Daily

$198Take-out Orders

Welcomed

Chinese Chicken SaladHam & Scallop Soup • Peking Duck

Walnut Shrimp • Crispy Skin ChickenGinger & Onion Steamed Sea Bass

Boneless Chicken Cake Noodle • Rice Shredded Duck In Taro Basket

Chef’s Dessert of Day

RSVPToday!

Teriyaki Chicken $7.95Teriyaki Combo (Steak & Chicken) $10.95Fish of the Day $7.95North Shore Garlic Shrimp $9.95

NOW SERVING OKAZUYA 5am-1pm Daily

Includes Miso Soup,Salad, Rice and Japanese hot teaNot valid with other offers or promotions.Gift Cards Available

BLUE HAWAII SUSHI BAR & RESTAURANT

Early Bird Special 4-6pm

1140 Kuala St. (Next to Babies R Us) Pearl City | 456-2128Sun-Thurs 10:30am-9:00pm | Fri-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm

98-150 Kaonohi St. • Tel: 486-5100

*Menu and prices subject to change.*Menu and prices subject to change.*Dinner Menu Only.*Dinner Menu Only.

LUNCH: Monday – Friday $10.98Saturday & Sunday $18.98

DINNER: Monday – Friday $24.98Saturday & Sunday $26.98

CHILDREN 12 & UNDER4-5 feet 50% OFF3-4 feet 75% OFF3 feet & under FREE

Not combinable with other discounts. 55 or older w/ coupon & ID. No onlineor photo-copied coupons.One coupon per person. Discounts off regularadult price. Excluding Holidays. Expires 11/23/12.

SENIOR SPECIAL! 55+

One coupon per person. Must have valid ID. Not combinable with other discounts. Discounts off regular adult price. No online or photo-copied coupons.Must purchase beverage. Not valid on Holidays. Expires 11/23/12.

KAMA‘AINA SPECIAL!

20% OFFLUNCH & DINNER30% OFFLUNCH &

DINNER

98-150 Kaonohi St. • Tel: 486-5100

VisitUs For

3008 Waialae Ave. 259-7100

5-6p & 9:30-midnight

LUNCH DINNER

HAPPY HOUR

OPEN ONTHANKSGIVING!

RESTAURANT & PUPU BAR

Tues-Sun 5p-Midnight • Closed MondayLUNCH Tues-Sat 11:30a-1:30p

Japanese American

Fusion Cuisine Serving

Sushi, Pupus, and a

variety of Draft Beers,

Wine, Sake, and Shochu

and

WHERE TO DINE

Tanaka of TokyoEAST, in King’s Village 922-4233CENTRAL, in Waikiki Shopping Plaza922-4702WEST, in Ala Moana Cntr-Hookipa Terrace945-3443

KOREAN

Sushi King2700 S. King St. 947-2836

Sumo Ramen Kaneohe 234-6868Kapolei 693-8808Market City 737-1868Kamehameha Shp Cntr 848-8186Pearl Highlands Cntr 456-808299 Ranch Mapunapuna 833-3139

Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen2746 Kaimuki Avenue732-1656

Sushi Company 1111 McCully Street 947-5411

Yakiniku Million626 Sheridan St.596-0799

Chogajib Korean Restaurant825 Keeaumoku St. #111744-3440

Red House In Honolulu835 Keeaumoku St. #I-101 B944-0088

Restaurant SuntoryRoyal Hawaiian Shpg Cntr, 3rd Flr.922-5511

MEXICANWahoo’s Fish TacoKahala • 4614 Kilauea Ave.732-9229Ward • 940 Auahi St.591-1646

Korean Hibiscus BBQKaimuki Shopping Center3221 Waialae Avenue734-8282

NIGHT CLUBM Night Club HonoluluRestaurant Row500 Ala Moana Blvd529-0010

Mitsu-Ken1223 N. School Street848-5573

OKAZUYA

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Cupcake Bouquets Custom Cookies • Cakes

Gift Baskets • FundraisingBack by Popular Demand

Our Famous Cinnamon Bread!

4369 Lawehana St. (across Target in Salt Lake) | OPEN Mon - Fri 6AM - 1PMvisit our website www.larrysbakery.com or find us on

Expires 11/22/12 Closed 11/23-11/25

593-2800SUN-THURS 6:30AM-10PM • FRI-SAT 6:30AM-11PM

515 WARD AVE.

@ WARD

SENIOR (65+) DISCOUNT

10% OFFENTIRE MENUDoes not apply with other discounts/offers. Dine-inonly. Applies to senior’s orders only. Exp. 11/21/12

50% OFF

AT ALA MOANA HOTEL • 410 ATKINSON DRIVE • 942-7788

Please present ad upon ordering.Dine-In only. Cannot be combined

with any other offer or special. Pre-Order Peking Duck. Coupon validfor up to 3 tables. Expires 12/31/12.

Peking Duck$25Reg. $50

Now

SERVING LUNCH & DINNER • TAKE-OUT AVAILABLE

www.genkisushiusa.com

Proud recipient of:

13Locations:

KONA (808) 327-6776

KUKUI GROVE (808) 632-2450

LAHAINA (808) 661-0333

MAUI MALL (808) 873-7776

OAHU:ALA MOANA 942-9102

AINA HAINA 373-4033

EWA TOWN CENTER 683-1003

KANEOHE 247-9595

KAPAHULU 735-7700

KAPOLEI 674-4227

WAIAU 485-0227

WAIKELE 678-3180

WARD CENTER 591-5600

OTHER ISLANDS:

Reservations Recommended2440 Kuhio Ave.

922 5555www.hyshawaii.com

Receive acomplimentary

Hy’s Cheesecake & Keepsake Photo For Honoree

Celebrate Your BirthdayWith us and

�Mon-Fri: 6:00 - 10:00 pmSat, Sun: 5:30 - 10:00 pm

• Wine Spectator Award-Winning Wine List

• Live Entertainment

• Valet Parking

Proper Attire Required

Pearlridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .483-6805Moiliili . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .951-5696 (KOZO)Kahala Mall . . . . . . . . .738-5696 (KOZO)Pearl City by Wal-Mart . . .455-6805

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Open Thanksgiving DayCall In Your Orders Today!

WHERE TO DINE

THAI

New Violet’s GrillKapalama Shopping Center1210 Dillingham Blvd # 8841-8535

Keo’s Thai Cuisine2028 Kuhio Ave.951-9355

Shabu Shabu House1221 Kapiolani Blvd597-1655

The Ocean House Restaurant2169 Kalia Rd., Outrigger Reef On The Beach923-2277

Tropical Tribe(across Pan Am Bldg)1637 Kapiolani Blvd.366-8226

SWEETSOKINAWAN

SEAFOOD

SHABU SHABUCrab City3441 Waialae Ave.780-3115

SHOR American Seafood GrillHyatt Regency Waikiki Beach2424 Kalakaua Ave.923-1234 ext. 59

3660 on the Rise 3660 Waialae Ave.737-1177

PACIFIC RIM

Pho My Lien98-150 Kaonohi St. 488-4900

VIETNAMESEKarai Crab901 Hausten St.952-6990

Lobster King1380 S. King St.944-8288Adega Portuguese

1138 Smith Street566-5909

PORTUGUESE

Grand Opening • Under New Management!

Steamed or Fried Rice • Tofu Soup or Hot & Sour SoupEgg Roll or Salad • Half Lobster (garlic or black bean)

Choice of Entrée (chicken, beef, pork or veggie)Dessert of the Day

Dine in only from 5-9:30PM$1699

1110 McCully St (corner of McCully & Young)Open daily 10:30AM-9:30PM

Reservations receive 10% OFF! Take out orders receive 15% OFF!

946-8833 or 230-6886

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orderoftheday

With a large selection of freshseafood available daily, LobsterKing provides diners with the royaltreatment by offering up a king’s

ransom of tasty dishes at affordable prices. Customers have flocked to the eatery located conve-

niently at the corner of South King and Keeaumokustreets to enjoy a wide variety of items, which also areavailable to-go, that satisfy lunch, dinner and late-night cravings.

“We’ve been doing business here for more than twoyears now, and we really appreciate our customers,”says owner June Kim. “We’ve been busy ever sincewe opened. We still have the same low prices and avariety of specials.”

Through November, customers can enjoy a wholelive lobster prepared to their liking for just $9.99.Larger lobsters also are available for $14.95 perpound, and as Kim explains, “We cook it for youjust the way you like it in a variety of spices andseasonings.”

In addition to the more than 170 dishes on themenu, Lobster King also serves up an assortment ofdaily and lunch specials. Kim recommendsJajangmyeon ($8.95 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 9

p.m. to 3 a.m.), a large bowl of stir-fried meat and veg-etables with black bean sauce served on a bed of noo-dles and topped with fresh cucumber. As a specialoffer for Dining Out readers, Jajangmyeon is availablefor $6.95 with the coupon found on Page 6.

“The reason why we’re offering some of these newitems is because a lot of local ladies asked me,because I’m Korean and they watch the popularKorean dramas, and they see the black noodle dish onTV and asked me if I would serve it,” Kim says. “I putthis together and it became very, very popular — thecustomers love it. It tastes exactly like what they wereused to eating 30 years ago in Korea.”

Another popular new addition to the menu isSamsun Jjamppong ($10.95 from 11 a.m. to 4:30p.m.), which is a spicy seafood noodle soup that hasalso drawn rave reviews from diners.

“The Jjamppong is for those spicy food lovers. Ithas big chunks of seafood, including scallops, squid,mussels and shrimp, and everybody loves it,” saysKim. “The customers are surprised with how muchseafood we can give them in this one dish for such areasonable price. We’re a seafood wholesaler, so that’swhy we can do that.”

Lobster King also serves up a hearty assortment offresh seafood in Crab Combo ($69.95), a large platter

full of Rock Crab, Dungeness Crab, King Crab legsand Snow Crab. Diners can choose from a wide vari-ety of flavor and spice combinations as well, includ-ing garlic butter, lemon mayonnaise and spicy onionsauce.

“The combo offers really big portions. It’s a greatvalue,” Kim says.

The eatery also boasts a seafood market adjacent tothe restaurant that is open to the public from 7 a.m. to7 p.m., and offers what Kim calls “the best prices intown.” Seafood seekers can choose from a wide vari-ety of fresh, live lobster, crab, abalone, fish, clams andother seasonal selections available at market prices.The items are shipped in two to three times a weekfrom all over the country to guarantee freshness.

Lobster King offers up a full bar, and customers canalso bring their own wine for a corkage fee of $10 pertable. Catering and set party menus also are availablefor special occasions and large groups.

Just in time for the holidays, Lobster King is offer-ing a special on gift certificate purchases. Customerswill receive 10 percent off each gift certificate pur-chased, and Kim encourages diners to make holidaydining reservations in advance as the eatery continuesto gain popularity thanks to loyal eaters who enjoy theroyal treatment.

Story by Kyle Galdeira • Photos by Tony Grillo

Delivers CuisineFit for Royalty

LOBSTER KING WHERE//1380 S. King St., Honolulu CALL//944.8288 HOURS//Open daily, 11 a.m. to 3 a.m., lunch served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Jajangmyeon($8.95)

SamsunJjamppong

($10.95)

Crab Combo ($69.95)

Jay Chen with Crab Combo