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Owner Hyosook Choi cooks up
delicious Shabu Shabu, featuring
fresh vegetables and banchan.
The flavors come alive at Choi’s Garden, wherediners indulge themselves in home-style Korean
cuisine that’s as delicious as it is nutritious.See Page 4 | Leah Friel photo
What’s “pho”-bulous at Pho My Lien | 6Il Lupino’s magnificent Italian fare | 8
ALSO:Asparagus aspirations | 2
AN EDITION OF
A Burst of Choi’s
I’m not a fan of dieting and never havebeen. In fact, a friend of mine recent-ly texted me a humorous saying clear-
ly summing up my thoughts on dieting:“Dear Diet, It's not me, it's you. I justdon't think it's going to work between us.You're boring, tasteless and I can't stopcheating on you.” Yup, perfectly put —it’s over between me and diets.
And as editor of Dining Out, going ona diet is nearly impossible, if you ask me.So in order to stay somewhat healthy,without having to sacrifice the food Ilove, I try my best to make smart deci-sions when it comes to what I eat.Therefore, this week I’ve decided to paytribute to my favorite vegetable of alltime — let’s give a great big round ofapplause for asparagus!
Asparagus is one of the most nationallywell-balanced vegetables in existence,and leads nearly all produce items in thearray of nutrients it supplies. As one ofnature’s most-perfect foods, asparagus isextremely versatile, low in calories, verylow in sodium and high in potassium,fiber, vitamin B6 and thiamin, just toname a few. For today’s health-consciousconsumer, asparagus is heaven-sent.
So, without furtherado, let’s kick diets tothe curb and makeroom in our stomachsand hearts for the new
love of our lives — asparagus.
Jade Dynasty Seafood RestaurantAlways on the brink of something new,
Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant contin-ues to impress diners with its traditionalChinese cuisine and somewhat unconven-tional fare. Home of The Perry and PriceShow, Jade Dynasty, conveniently locatedin Ala Moana Center, is always bustling
with customers on any given day, and gen-eral manager Gary Chan always does hisbest to reinvent the norm as to never borehis loyal patrons.
When asked if Jade Dynasty offers anasparagus dish, Lam quickly and eagerlyresponded, “No, we don’t have anyasparagus dishes on our menu, but we cancreate one.”
So, just like that, with a snap of a fin-ger, Bamboo Fungus with Asparagus wasborn. Available starting today, BambooFungus with Asparagus ($16.95) featuresan alluring shrimp mix and asparaguswrapped in bamboo fungus. Six pieces ofasparagus complete the dish, and a saucecomprised of egg whites, chicken stockand carrots complements this new cre-ation. Bak choy garnishing also gives thisentree a pop of color.
“This is something that you won’t findanywhere else,” Chan says with a smile.“It’s a nice combination.”
Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant is theplace to be to elevate your taste buds tonew horizons.
Jade Dynasty Seafood RestaurantAla Moana Center
1450 Ala Moana Blvd. #4220947.8818
On On at McCully ChineseRestaurant
Chinese food hits the spot, and whenthat craving becomes too much to bear,On On at McCully Chinese Restaurantknows just exactly what you need.Located on McCully Street, this family-
owned-and-operated establishment hasquite a loyal following of patrons acrossthe state. Owners Cowan and Faith Wongfirst opened the doors to On On in 1980before moving to its current location 20years later. Known for its mouth-wateringNorthern Chinese cuisine, On On alwaysmakes it a point to add a touch of localflair to each and every one of its dishes.
On On at McCully is my go-to spot forall of my Chinese favorites, such asMinute Chicken Cake Noodle, Mongolian
Above: The editor presents Jade Dynasty’sBamboo Fungus with Asparagus.Right: Jade Dynasty’s Bamboo Fungus withAsparagus ($16.95)
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W hen owner Hyosook Choi opened thedoors to Choi’s Garden in 2000, shewas planting the seeds of her dreams.
Choi, a former housewife from Korea, alwayshoped to one day own her own restaurant, andtoday, 12 years later, Choi’s Garden is flourishing— sprouting up new culinary concepts and har-vesting authentic Korean cuisine.
“Choi’s Garden really emphasizes home cooking, andwe always utilize the freshest meats and vegetables. Wereally want to highlight healthy cuisine and the impor-tance of all-natural ingredients,” says host Temi Chang.
Located on Rycroft Street not far from KeeaumokuStreet, or “Koreamoku,” as it's affectionately called, theeatery, which seats close to 200 patrons, is a “secret gar-den” for those who crave a traditional Korean meal.
“We’re especially known for our yakiniku, pricedaround $24.99. The beef that we use is top-grade andvery fresh,” Chang says. “Customers have the option ofcooking up meats such as Spicy Pork, BarbecueChicken, Kal Bi or Brisket.
“Graduation season is approaching, so we expect tohost many graduation parties, and yakiniku is really pop-ular, so we’re featuring a handful of appetizers to pairwith yakiniku,” she adds.
Appetizers include Long Rice with Pan-FriedVegetables ($15.95), Steamed Butterfish (spicy or mild,$23.99), Spicy Rice Cake ($11.99) and Homemade FriedMondoo ($11.99). These appetizers are perfect for shar-ing among family and friends, and Chang recommends
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pairing Spicy Rice Cake and Homemade Fried Mondoofor an unforgettable meal.
However, here at Choi’s Garden it’s clearly impossiblefor yakiniku itself to take all the glory when there are aplethora of items that are equally delicious. Take, forexample, Sang Kal Bi aka Seasoned Prime Short Rib($24.99), and Healthy Stone Pot Rice, which featuresStone Pot Rice with Date, Beans, Sweet Pumpkin, Kal Biand Soup (Miso, Kim Chee or Soft Tofu) ($17.96).
“With our Stone Pot Rice dishes you can choose frommeats or fish,” Chang explains. “Usually in Korea youwould eat it with fish, but for locals we offer kal bi, too.
“Locals also enjoy a favorite appetizer of Special ShoyuSauce Raw Crab ($34.99). The crab is always fresh.”
Choi’s Garden draws in hungry diners with its shabushabu selections as well, be it Beef Shabu Shabu ($44.90)or Seafood Shabu Shabu ($44.90). Ideally meant to beshared among a party of two or three, Choi’s Garden’sShabu Shabu is a nutritious option for those who arehealth conscious.
“Beef Brisket is our most-requested shabu shabuselection,” Chang says. “With all of our shabu shabudishes we give you a lot of vegetables including Chinesecabbage, bell peppers, onions, green onions, zucchiniand enoki mushrooms, and people usually order moremeat because the meat is tasty — it’s very thin and ten-der.”
And according to Chang, there is a proper way toindulge in Choi’s Shabu Shabu. It’s all in the technique.
“You wait until the broth boils and then you put in thevegetables (although not at once), then you take the veg-gies out once they’re cooked and you add the meat to the
broth. Finally, once the meat is cooked, you dip the veg-gies and meat in the sauce that you like. With the leftoverbroth, you add udon to it, and that in itself is a secondmeal,” she explains.
Here at Choi’s Garden you have it all — home-styleKorean favorites that are delicious and nutritious, but it
gets even better. Choi’s Garden goes above and beyond byproviding an assortment of banchan (side dishes) withevery meal and boasts the best in customer service as well.Planning for a special occasion? Choi's Garden has threeprivate dining rooms available to meet your needs. Eachroom can seat close to 15 people comfortably, and therooms can be expanded for larger parties. Rooms must bereserved ahead of time and there is no additional cost.
“I think we’ve been so successful over the yearsbecause we are committed to serving healthy food andproviding the best customer service,” Chang says with asmile. “We have many loyal customers, which we aregrateful for.”
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Owner Hyosook Choi cooks updelicious Shabu Shabu, featuring fresh vegetables and ban chan.
The flavors come alive at Choi’s Garden, aKorean hot spot on Rycroft Street, where diners
continually indulge themselves in home-style cuisine that’s as delicious as it is nutritious.
See Page 4 | Leah Friel photo
Il Lupino’s magnificent Italian fare | 8Savoring the views, food at Top of Waikiki | 12
ALSO:Asparagus aspirations | 2
AN EDITION OF
A Burst of Choi’s
1303 Rycroft St., Honolulu
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1 Choi’s Garden has private dining
rooms available upon request.
2 Beef Shabu Shabu ($44.90)
3 Homemade Fried Mandoo ($11.99)
4 Long Rice with Vegetables ($15.95)
5 Spicy Rice Cake ($11.99)
6 Steamed Butterfish ($23.99)
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Husband-and-wife dreamteam Tommy and LienDang serve up a fresh
batch of Vietnamese fare everyday at Pho My Lien, theirWestridge Shopping Centerrestaurant. If there’s one personwho can vouch for the authentic-ity of their cuisine, it’s longtimefriend and business partner,Walter James.
“I’ve known Tommy for
almost 30 years,” says James.“(Lien) was cooking for us andwanted to open a restaurant, andI said, ‘Fantastic idea.’ The foodis good and it’s consistent,” headds. “We’ve been at this for 10years.”
James, along with a loyal baseof customers, loves to indulge inCrispy Spring Rolls ($7.50),filled with pork, chicken, shrimp,shredded carrot, long rice andmushroom. “They’re very habit-forming,” says James. “If you eat
one, you gotta have another.” Thecrisp, golden rolls are servedwith lettuce, mint leaves, ricenoodles and Lien’s special sauce.
Regulars at the bustling eateryalso love Hot Spicy LemongrassStir Fry ($7.95), with a choice ofchicken, pork, beef, shrimp ortofu coated in a spicy, curry-likesauce.
And for a burst of freshness,James recommends GreenPapaya Salad ($7.50), featuringshredded green papaya andshrimp mixed with mint leaves,peanuts and that unforgettablespecial sauce.
“It’s good home cooking,always has a good look and it’sfresh,” describes James. Whatmore could you want?
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Watching chef Edgar San Juanwork behind the counter atSushi King is a pleasure. He
is quick without being rushed and theflavorful, artistic creations he serves area reminder of why the restaurant hasbeen an area staple since 1992.
The best thing about dining at a sushirestaurant is that there are no rules whenit comes to appetizers, main courses andeven desserts. OK, maybe not desserts,but almost the entire menu at the KingStreet restaurant is pupu compatible.
Fresh Oysters are a good way to start,and priced at $7.25 it’s a delicacy youcan afford. The fresh shucked oystersare cleaned and served with greenonion, grated daikon that is mixed withJapanese chili peppers and a ponzu dip-ping sauce.
Equally satisfying is Ika Maruyaki, orwhole squid. The tender squid ($11.95)is grilled and served with either a teriya-ki or shiyoyaki sauce. As with every-thing on the menu, it looks as good as it
tastes.Soft Shell Crab ($9.50) is a crispy
appetizer option that is a definite pairingfavorite with any number of menuitems, including Ahi Poke ($9.50). Thebuttery fish is served with green onion,tobiko, yamaimo (mountain potato),ogonori, radish sprouts and tossed witha sesame oil seasoning with a few ingre-dients San Juan isn’t ready to identify.
They are not appetizers, but the EarlyBird Dinner ($15.96) and the Late NightSpecial ($11.45) are crowd pleasers,with options including chicken teriyaki,shrimp and vegetables, salmon katsuand ahi cutlets, just to name a few. Allcome with rice, salad and miso soup.
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You know the old say-ing about books andtheir covers. It also
can pertain to restaurants. When an eatery has the
word “barbecue” in itsname, a non-meat-eatermay not even bother to enterits doors. But don’t be tooquick to judge, becausewhen it comes to Koreancuisine, for those whochoose not to eat meat orfish, it’s all about those fab-ulous little side dishescalled banchan. And luckyfor veggie lovers, at 808Yong’s BBQ, owners Yongand Bennett Tom had a bril-liant idea.
“We have the Veggie Plateas a daily special right now,”says Bennett. And at only
$6, it’s a real bargain, with achoice of four banchan andone scoop of either white orspecial Korean brown rice.
“We normally have 12dishes to pick from,” hesays. Bennett adds that thespecial rice is a mixture ofbrown and wild rice, barleyand other grains. And withall that whole-grain good- ness combined with
your choice of four of thosesavory sides, this is a flavor-packed, vegetable-rich dishthat’s good for you. Can’tbeat that.
“We have a good selec-tion,” he says of Chef Yong’ssides, which vary dailyaccording to what fresh pro-duce she finds at the market.The taste-tempting cold ban-chan can include beansprouts, cucumber kim chee,
japchae, spinach, batteredand fried zucchini, goba,choi sum, broccoli, stir-friedbutton mushrooms and manymore, all freshly made.
Just book on over toWaipahu to enjoy thebounty of banchan at 808Yong’s BBQ.
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The ocean is a mysteriousenvironment, filled withmillions of creatures that
swim, crawl or spurt through itsopen vastness. What seafoodlovers have come to learn is thatregardless if these ocean resi-dents harbor in warm tropicalwaters or call the dark, frigidtemperatures of the deep seahome, there are many that canbe absolutely delicious oncethey find their way to our plates.
As you may know, the topcrab of the sea is arguably theAlaskan King Crab, and if youcome at the right time, PandaCuisine will have these delec-table mammoth crabs for you totry. Priced at $49.99 per pound,the Alaskan King Crab, aside
from being a meal in itself, is agood source of protein withvery little calories. The snow-white meat is unparalled, espe-cially when steamed with garlicas Panda Cuisine does. AlaskanKing is not readily available atPanda Cuisine, so calling aheadis a wise decision.
A seafood dish that is a regu-lar on Panda Cuisine’s menu isSalt and Pepper Squid ($8.99).Very lightly fried, diners willbe able to undoubtedly taste thefresh squid rather than layers ofbatter. There also are more than70 items on Panda Cusine’slunch menu (from 11 a.m. to4:45 p.m.), all priced at $7.99each, which come with soup ofthe day and steamed rice.
Panda Cuisine also has a late-night menu (10 p.m. to 1a.m.), with seafood, meat andvegetable dishes priced at $10or less.
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CALL 678.8058
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Located in Royal Hawaiian Center, IlLupino Trattoria & Wine Bar is atranquil getaway from the busy
streets of Waikiki. With its elegant atmos-phere — including outdoor seating on anidyllic garden terrace — Il Lupino is theperfect place to enjoy a leisurely meal.The ambience is so encapsulating that youmight even forget that you’re in Waikiki atall and instead have been transported toItaly — a feeling that Il Lupino’s authen-tic Italian cuisine will solidify.
“It’s traditional Italian cuisine, and it’s alittle rustic because Chef (Nick Sayada)does everything in-house,” explains gen-eral manager Adriana Nickerson. “It’sclassic Italian that some people might notbe used to. But it is something that Iwould like people to venture out andexperience what Il Lupino has to offer.”
Should you choose to venture to IlLupino, a pleasant surprise of flavors forbreakfast, lunch and dinner awaits.
Dishes that will tantalize your tastebuds include Gnocchi Ricotta e Spinaci($19), which includes hand-rolled spinachand ricotta cheese gnocchi with pomodorosauce and Parmesan cheese, and Linguinealle Vongole ($16 for lunch, $19 for din-
ner), which features fresh clams served inyour choice of bianco (white wine, freshclam juice, olive oil and chili) or rosso(bianco with pomodoro) sauce. Othermust-trys are Linguine alla Carbonara($15 for lunch, $18 for dinner) andTagliatelle ai Tartufi ($15 for lunch, $18for dinner), which serves up linguinepasta in a citrus cream sauce with blacktruffle purre and asparagus.
Other delightful dishes includeProsciutto, Mozzarella & Tomatoespanini ($12) and Zucchini e Melanzanepizza ($14), with oven-roasted zucchiniand eggplant, tri-color peppers andParmesan cheese.
Il Lupino also features the onlySalumeria in Honolulu. Salumeria optionsinclude an array of meats and cheeses —all imported from Italy. One selection isjust $5, and you also may opt for theSmall Platter ($25) with three meats andthree cheeses or the Large Platter ($40)with five meats and five cheeses. TheSalumeria is open from 3 p.m. to closing.
In addition to importing some ingredi-ents from Italy, Il Lupino also makes useof fresh, local produce.
“The chef incorporates a lot of local
ingredients,” Nickerson says, explainingthat some of the salads use Nalo Greensand other dishes include locally grownbasil. “We do like to use what local pro-duce we can get.”
The restaurant also boasts some of thebest deals in town for its Happy Hour,which is offered from 3 to 6:30 p.m. daily.Dishes including Calamari Sicilian Styleand Trio di Bruschette cost $5, cocktails
are $7, select beers are $4 and selectwines are $5.
Contact Christina O’Connor at [email protected]
Il Lupino Trattoria & Wine Bar is the brainchild offather and son restauranteur duo Wolfgang andPeter Zwiener. Wolfgang, who cultivated his love
and knowledge of Italian food while traveling through Italy as a youngman, was a longtime waiter in New York. One day, Peter proposed theidea that his father start his own restaurant. Today, the two own a num-ber of eateries on the Mainland, as well as Wolfgang's Steakhouse,which is located directly upstairs from Il Lupino.
The restaurant combines the Zwieners’ vision with the expertise ofChef Nick Sayada.
“Our chef makes everything in house — from the stocks to all of oursauces to our fresh gnocchi,” Nickerson says.
Sayada has years of experience in the restaurant industry, formerlyworking as a chef in well-known restaurants such as Black Orchid and
Nick’s Fishmarket in addition toowning his own restaurant in SanFrancisco. Nickerson credits muchof Il Lupino’s tasty cuisine toSayada’s creativity.
One example of such creativity,Nickerson says, is a colorful salad,Insalata Farfalla ($14), which includespapaya, avocado, marinated mush-rooms, chopped tomatoes and curedonions all bathed in a black truffle vinai-grette. Nickerson explains that Sayadathought up the salad after seeing all ofthe vibrant colors of the ocean when hewas snorkeling one day.
“He is just great at what he does andcoming up with dishes,” Nickerson says.“He's brilliant.”
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If you’re looking for a restaurantwhere you can get affordableJapanese food that will satisfy your
hunger pangs, look no further thanKatsu, located at 3008 Waialae Ave.,previously occupied by Richo KoreanCuisine. The establishment celebratedits grand opening April 3 with about300 people in attendance.
Owner Masaru Hashiguchi’s mis-sion is to provide the people of Hawaiiwith a bigger sense of Japanese foodwhile giving value to the customer.“There are so many second- and third-generation Japanese in Hawaii whowould understand the culture and therestaurant,” he explains.
Hashiguchi just wants people to eat alot (at a reasonable price) and enjoythemselves.
This is Hashiguchi’s first restaurantin Hawaii, but he owns nine otherestablishments (ramen restaurantsand bars) in Japan. He hopes Katsuwill be a friendly and accessiblerestaurant where patrons can “pop in”for a good meal.
This is not your ordinary Japanesedining experience. While it is notmeant to be a high-end eating estab-
lishment, with servers who cater toyour every whim, Katsu puts greatemphasis on the quality of its food.With only 10 employees, this place islargely self-serve.
There are seven entrees to choosefrom for now, and Hashiguchi plans toinclude more dishes on the menu in thefuture. You must order an entrée, andthe buffet comes as part of the deal.
Entrees include: Chicken Katsu($9.75 lunch mini, $12.98 lunch regu-lar, $14.95 dinner mini, $17.98 dinnerregular), Pork Katsu ($10.98 lunchmini, $13.98 lunch regular, $15.98 din-ner mini, $18.98 dinner regular),Assorted Tempura ($12.98 lunch,$17.98 dinner), Assorted VegetableTempura ($10.98 lunch, $15.98, din-ner), Chicken Karaage ($9.75 lunchmini, $12.98 lunch regular, $14.95 din-ner mini, $17.98 dinner regular), andSpicy Chicken Karaage ($10.98 lunchmini, $13.98 lunch regular, $15.98 din-ner mini, $18.98 dinner regular).
There also is a Mega Plate ($24.98lunch, $28.98 dinner), which comes withChicken Katsu, Pork Katsu, Karaage,Assorted Tempura, Roast Beef, ZucchiniKatsu and Tomato Rice Katsu.
The dinner buffet includes a bottom-less drink, but during lunch the drinkoption costs $1.99. Hashiguchi recom-mends hojicha (a dark-colored roastedJapanese green tea).
According to Hashiguchi, manypeople have been raving about thecurry, which is part of the buffet. Otheritems available at the buffet are rice,miso soup, udon and salad bar.
Sides that you can choose frominclude Curry Flavored Long Rice withSoybeans, Garlic Pasta Salad, Fresh-cut fruit and Mango Pudding.
The benefit of having all these choic-es is that you can play around with itand make your own combinations. Ifinspiration doesn’t hit you but yourstomach is calling for food, Katsu has alist of combinations you can try such asCurry Udon or Curry Rice.
Katsu is a great place for families toenjoy a nice meal. Two children age 4and under can eat for free with every pay-ing adult. There is also a 10 percent sen-ior discount for those age 65 and older.
Head down to Katsu and you’llleave with a full tummy and a not-so-empty wallet.
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Among the many greatthings about Japan are itsfood, culinary presenta-
tion, superior service and pleas-ant restaurant settings — all ofwhich create a memorable din-ing experience for customers.
Akinori Hirose wanted toshare this part of his culture withthe people of Hawaii and doesjust that with Yoshi JapaneseDining & Bar, located at 1427Makaloa St.
Previously known as YakitoriYoshi, the new restaurantreopened last month and offersan extensive menu of sushi,robata, teppanyaki and more.
“It’s authentic Japanese food
combined with an Americanatmosphere,” explains Hirose,who owns the restaurant. “I wantto show local people the realJapanese way of eating.”
Popular dishes include YoshiOriginal Ribeye Steak (3/4pound, $18), which features asweet and flavorful secret saucemade with a saikyo miso baseand sesame seed; and AssortedSashimi ($20) featuring a mixof fresh fish such as maguro thatis from the waters of Hawaii,hamachi and red snapper fromJapan, and Atlantic salmon.
There also are daily specialsand a full bar serving sake,shochu, chuhai, beer, hard liquor
and wine. A great complement toyour meal is Takezake ($8), ahouse special sake served frombamboo.
Closed for lunch, Yoshi opensat 5:30 p.m. and caters to the latedinner crowd withlast call for
food at 11 p.m. (10 p.m. Sunday,closed Tuesday). Aside from thegood food and service, cus-tomers also can enjoy the art-work throughout restaurant,including paintings by artistHisashi Michii.
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YOSHI JAPANESEDINING & BAR
WHERE 1427 Makaloa St.
CALL 941.6891
HOURS Monday, 5:30 p.m. to midnight; Tuesday, closed;Wednesday through Saturday, 5:30 p.m. to midnight; and Sunday, 5:30 to 11 p.m.
Owner Akinori “Aki” Hirose with theYoshi Original Ribeye Steak ($18) andAssorted Sashimi ($20) dishes
Yoshi Original Ribeye Steak ($18)Hoyo Manamusume (House Special
Bamboo Waterfall Sake, $8)Assorted Sashimi ($20)
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Bar10Just in time for Spring, theLounge at Nobu Waikikioffers a new seasonal cuisineand cocktail menu featuringNobu-style flavor andincredible value with allofferings $10 or less. Menuhighlights include: TruffleCabbage Tobanyaki, CrabParfait, Pork Belly Kushi,Matcha “Pudding” andCoconut Guanja Ganache,just to seduce your senses.
About 20 years ago,an Island institu-tion known for
making the best platelunches and local dishesdecided to add a plateful ofbreakfast classics to itsmenu. Rainbow Drive-Inhasn’t looked back since.“Although we’re basicallyknown as the plate lunchplace, we do have a break-fast crowd and people whocome specifically forbreakfast,” says vice presi-dent Jim Gusukuma.
A pillar of the 51-year-old eatery’s success hasbeen the longevity of itsoriginal recipes stilloffered today. Breakfastsensations are no excep-tion, with favorites such asFried Rice ($5.50) becom-ing a staple of the drive-in’s very own “breakfastclub.” This comfortingshoyu-based fry-up fea-tures a beloved combina-
tion of white onions,Portuguese sausage andcelery. “Breakfast runsfrom 7 to 10:30 a.m.,”Gusukuma explains, “butmost of the time the FriedRice runs out before10:30.”
On a sweeter note, theiconic spot also serveslarge, fluffy buttermilkPancakes ($4.60, threepieces), which are avail-able in short stacks aswell. And no breakfast iscomplete without SweetBread French Toast ($5.50,five pieces), made volup-tuously delicious fromthick-cut sweet bread.
But for some breakfast-goers, the thought of stop-ping by Rainbow’s withoutgetting a plate lunch is sim-ply unbearable. “A lot ofpeople wanted to eat break-fast — they wanted eggs,but they wanted plate lunchtoo, so we decided to com-
bine it,” says Gusukuma ofcoming up with BreakfastSpecials ($5.50). Any platelunch, such as the ever-popular Boneless ChickenCutlet Breakfast Plate($5.50), is served with eggs(cooked any style) insteadof mac salad. Diners alsomay substitute white orwheat toast for rice.
With 20 years of break-fast experience under itsbelt, you can trust in theKapahulu mainstay to startyour day off right.
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RAINBOWDRIVE-IN
WHERE3308 Kanaina Ave.,Honolulu
CALL737.0177
HOURSOpen daily, 7 a.m.-9 p.m.
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The breakfast club
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wrong phone number for TaorminaSicilian Cuisine. The correct phonenumber is 926.5050.
Beef, Salt and Pepper Pork Chops andmore — and when it comes to asparagusdishes, believe me, On On’s Beef or Porkwith Asparagus is a force to be reckonedwith. My mouth is already watering.
Priced at $11.95, Beef or Pork withAsparagus is served family-style and fea-tures none other than your choice of beefor pork sauteed with savory asparagusspears in a zesty black bean sauce. WhatI love most about this dish is the abun-dance of flavor that it exudes. Themorsels of meat are oh, so absolutely ten-der and the pieces of asparagus are stir-fried to perfection. Now, many say blackbean sauce is an acquired taste, but I’vegrown to simply enjoy it. Sure, the flavormay be somewhat sharp, pungent andspicy in aroma, but with a taste that’ssalty, and somewhat bitter and sweet, itpacks a punch to any dish.
So, the next time you wish to liven upyour palate, pay a visit to On On atMcCully and make it a point to take inthe onolicious flavors of this populardish. All you need is a bowl of rice and acup of tea and there you have it, yourmeal is complete.
On On at McCully Chinese Restaurant1110 McCully St.
946.8833
Ruth’s Chris Steak HouseAs one of the premier restaurants for
legendary steaks, Ruth’s Chris SteakHouse claims the prize, as this award-winning restaurant offers diners only thefinest USDA prime steaks, and the fresh-est island fish and seafood. With fivefranchised establishments throughout thestate, Ruth's Chris’ culinary team expertlyprepares steak like you’ve never tasted
before. Utilizing USDA prime Iowa-fed,Iowa-grown beef products, Ruth’s Chris’executive chef Eli Low knows that thesecret to succulent steaks lies in the cook-ing. Each steak is cooked at 1,800degrees and served on a 500-degree plate,resulting in the tastiest and juiciest ofsteaks yet.
“Everything is served a la carte here,”Low says, “but a favorite has to be Filet,and if you are a fan of asparagus, you canask to have it prepared Oscar Style.”
Ruth’s Chris’ Filet Mignon ($42) is themost-tender cut of corn-fed Midwesternbeef, broiled to your liking. It’s superb asis, but want to treat yourself to a littlesomething extra? Opt for Oscar Style Filetfor an additional cost of $17.
“With the Oscar-Style Filet we top thefilet with fresh spears of asparagus and ahomemade crab cake served with bear-naise sauce,” Low explains. “It’s a deca-
dent pairing that goes very well with anice glass of merlot.”
And a simple but noteworthy side at thisupscale restaurant is Asparagus withHollandaise sauce ($12). As a healthier ala carte option, the 6-ounce portion ofasparagus is boiled in salted water, andthe Hollandaise sauce incorporates a bit oftanginess and tart flavor to the dish.
“A lot of our customers order aspara-gus,” Low says. “Here at Ruth’s Chris wethink asparagus is a good accompanimentto our steaks.”
Ruth's Chris Steak House500 Ala Moana Blvd. #6C and 226
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Ruth’s Chris’ exec-utive Chef EliLow with Filetserved Oscar
Style (LawrenceTabudlo photo)
Ruth’s Chris’ Filet ($42) served Oscar Style (additional $17) andSide of Asparagus with Hollandaise ($12) (Lawrence Tabudlo photo)
On On is conveniently located on McCully Street.
On On’s Beef with Asparagus ($11.95)
By Nicole Kato
If you’re craving delicious Italian food at areasonable price, look no further thanAnytime Cafe, located in Market City
Shopping Center. Dining Out caught up with siblings Gail
Sasaki and Bobby Kaneshiro for lunch. Bothenjoy the clean facilities and exceptional serv-ice provided by the staff.
Kaneshiro ordered Chicken and MushroomAlfredo ($9.95), which comes with sauteedchicken and Anytime Cafe’s own Alfredo sauceserved over spaghetti. Sasaki got Baked PorkChop with Fried Rice ($12.95), which is servedwith garlic bread and your choice of soup orgreen salad.
Gail Sasaki: “I’ve eaten here about fivetimes, and everything is consistently good. Ican’t choose what my favorite dish is. The serv-ice is good, and they have a cordial staff.”
Bobby Kaneshiro: “I had Chicken andMushroom Alfredo. It was tasty, and the por-tions were good.”
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Determining whether or not a certainfood is “delicious” is subjectivebased on differing taste buds and
opinions. However, here at HinoneMizunone on South King Street, there’s amutual understanding by loyal diners thatHinone’s cuisine is some of the best. Thisfamily-friendly establishment is owned byJapanese restaurant giant Fujio FoodSystems, and opened its first U.S. locationhere in the islands in 1998. Specializing intraditional Japanese entrees, therestaurant features a little bit ofeverything, from Teishokusets to bentos, udon, misobutterfish, and Honone’sever-popular rice, cookedin an old-fashioned pot.
“Our Saba Mitsuke
($8.50), Chicken Katsu Curry ($9.50) andKaraage Curry ($8.50) are standout dishes,”says operations manager Eiki Tamaki.
Hinone’s curries are prepared in theJapanese style, and are beef-based and mixedwith pieces of potatoes, carrots and yourchoice of meat, be it chicken katsu or karaage(Japanese-style fried chicken).
Not much of a meat eater? Then sink yourteeth into the succulent Saba Mitsuke, whichfeatures a sweet, shoyu-based simmeredmackerel. As a teishoku set, Saba Mituske isserved with rice, miso soup, two side dishes
and pickles.“What’s special about oursaba is that it’s cooked in a
shoyu mirin sauce, whichreally brings about asweet sake taste. A lot ofpeople like it,” Tamakistates.
Hinone Mizunonelives by its philosophyto consistently serve
premier food and provideexeptional customer serv-
ice on a daily basis.
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ANYTIME CAFE
WHEREMarket City Shopping Center2919 Kapiolani Blvd.#218, Honolulu
CALL735.3888
HOURSMonday-Friday, 10 a.m.-midnight, Saturdays,8 a.m.-midnight, Sundays,8 a.m.-10 p.m.
Anytime Cafe
Bobby Kaneshiro and Gail Sasaki
Nicole Kato photo
Hinone happiness
Saba Mitsuke($8.50)
Chicken KatsuCurry ($9.50)
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WHERE 1345 S. King St., Honolulu
CALL 942.4848
HOURS Open daily, 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
3441 Waialae Ave. 626-5368
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1st Course: Soup or Mixed Greens2nd Course: Appetizer Trio
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$284-Course Meals Also Available!
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801 Dillingham Blvd.(next to Costco Iwilei)
Honolulu Hawaii 96817
Waipahu Shopping Plaza
94-300 Farrington Hwy., Suite F-1
Waipahu, Hawaii 96797
Cuisine of the Philippines
www.maxschicken.com 951-MAXS (6297)
All Time Favorite...Max’s Chicken
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WARD CENTRE (Auahi Streetfront) 1200 Ala Moana 596-0066KAILUA (Next to Boots & Kimo’s) 151 Hekili St. 230-8400
Taste ofAVOCADO California SaladMexican Pizza
Restaurant price: Chili Frank $6.99, Kokua Pac $9.30. Offers valid April 1st - 30th for Chili Frank and Kokua Pac. Prices slightly higher at Kahului. Offer not valid with any other promotional offers/discount cards. Other restrictions may apply, see stores for details.
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Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor
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Lunch Buffet(11:00AM-2:00PM)Daily ..................$10.95
Dinner Buffet(5:30pM-8:30PM)Weekends/Holidays..$12.95Monday – Friday ........$11.95
Restaurant Hours: 10AM - 9PM
Call for Reservations 487-6662 or 486-7410
4510 Salt Lake Boulevard 96818Stadium Mall, next to Ice PalaceLOTS OF PARKING
ROYAL PALACER E S T A U R A N T
Special Party Menu - $185.00 per table of 10-Scallop Soup -Whole Peking Duck w/ Steamed Buns -Salt & PepperShrimp -Seafood Combination w/ Mixed Vegetables -Sweet & Sour or
Steamed Fish Filet -Cold Ginger Chicken -Live Lobster with Ginger onionor Black Bean Sauce (2pc.) -House Special Cake Noodle -Steamed Rice
Offering Buffet (25 Items to choose from)& Sit Down Menus
WHERE TO DINE
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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 Marketplace988-4310
Larry’s Bakery4369 Lawehana St. (across Target in Salt Lake)422-0059
Eggs n’ Things343 Saratoga Road923-EGGS (3447)
Waikiki Beach Eggspress2464 Kalakaua Ave(Aston Waikiki Circle)926-EGGS (3447) Panya
711 Queen St. 597-88801111 Bishop St. #4 536-8363Ala Moana Center 946-6388Royal Hawaiian Center 791-2969
Pearl City - Times Sq. SC486-4467Kaneohe - Windward Mall 235-4467Hilo - Prince Kuhio Plaza959-2600
Tropics Bar & Grill2005 Kalia RoadHilton Hawaiian Village (Ali‘i Tower)949-4321
IHOPWaikiki - 1850 Ala Moana Blvd 949-4467Waikiki - Kuhio & Lewers921-2400
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Early BirdSpecial Only
Sauteed Mahi withLobster Sauce
Steak & ShrimpChicken Alfredo Pasta
Call 922-6868for Reservations & Information
2284 Kalakaua Ave.Open 7 Days from 11am-10pm
Lunch 11am - 4pmDinner 5pm - 10pm
at the old Waikiki III TheatresParking available at the Pro-Park locationSeaside Ave. Pay $2 at the Restaurant.
www.atlantisseafoodsteak.com
$12.95
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
Includes: Scoop Rice, Miso Soup, Tea, Tofu, Gyoza, Green Salad or Tsukemono
APRIL SPECIAL $10.952 pc. Shrimp & 2 pc. Vegetable Tempura
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Baked Butterfish with Seasoned Mayonnaise
$238Chinese Chicken Salad
Diced Winter Melon with Seafood SoupCrispy Chicken with Ginger Scallion
Honey Walnut ShrimpSautéed Beef with Chinese Greens
Steamed Fish Fillets with Ginger ScallionHouse Special Seafood Noodles
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1055 Alakea St.525-8585
Special Price for Table of 10
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www.themandalayhawaii.comMon - Sun 10:30am to 9:00pm
Excluding all coupons and other discounts. Dine-in only.
955-1764 • OPEN 24 HOURS1860 Ala Moana Blvd.
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955-1764 • OPEN 24 HOURS1860 Ala Moana Blvd.
Validated Parking
With “All You Can Eat”Salad Bar!
Your choice for only$1295
New York Steak“The King of Steaks”
Top Sirloin Steak“Buttered & Wined”
Teriyaki Steak“Tender & Moist”
841-0931Kam Shopping Center
Open 6am Daily
ALOHA SPECIALSNow available Thursday thru Sunday! while supplies last
Lau Lau or Kalua Pig Plate Served with chicken long rice, sweet potato, lomilomi salmon, haupia, & rice or poi $14.99 Kenny’s Hawaiian Plate
Lau lau, kalua pig, chicken long rice,sweet potato, lomilomi salmon, haupia, & rice or poi $17.99
Prime Rib Au JusSlow roasted and served with au jus, horseradish, rice andvegetables. Regular Cut $16.99 • Kenny’s Cut $20.99
EXTENDED!
4369 Lawehana St. (across Target in Salt Lake) |
www.larrysbakery.com or find us on OPEN Mon - Fri 6AM - 1PM
Sat 6AM - 12PM
beachhousewaikiki.com • 921-4600 • Complimentary valet parking.
A fi ne steak. A fi ne experience.
wagyu new york strip, 14 ouncesThis Australian, kobe-style beef is masterfully grilled
to provide a juicy and tender treat for your palate.
a cutabove
the rest.
WHERE TO DINE
CATERERSA Catered Experience94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd.677-7744
Kissaten88 Piikoi St.593-1200
Anytime CafeMarket City Shopping Center2919 Kapiolani Blvd735-3888
CAFE
CHINESEAina Haina Chop SueyAina Haina Shopping Center820 W. Hind Dr.373-1303 or 373-4632
Canton Seafood Restaurant923 Keeaumoku St.955-3388
Camellia Buffet930 McCully St.951-0511/0611
BUFFET
Makittii2380 Kuhio Ave.923-2260
Makino ChayaWestridge Mall 486-5100
Hee Hing Restaurant 449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544
Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Ave.738-8666
Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant111 N. King St.521-8268
Golden Duck4230 Waialae Ave., Kahala737-7188
1221 S. King St.597-8088
Kapa Cafe2810 Pa’a St, #1A833-KAPA (5272)
D I N I N G O U T | A P R I L 1 5 - 2 1 , 2 0 1 2 | 1 7
930 McCully St. • 951-0511/951-0611 • PRIVATE PARTY ROOM• CONVENIENT PARKING
*DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALL BEVERAGES WITH
THIS AD. EXP. 4/30/12.
KOREAN CUISINE• LUNCH $16.95 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM• DINNER $24.95 2:30 PM -10 PM
KAL BI, SIRLOIN, CHICKEN,SASHIMI, SPICY PORK
Offer valid on dine-in orders only. Must present coupon. Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons. Exp 4/30/12
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
April Special $4.79House Special Vietnamese Chicken Salad
Try Our Famous OXTAIL SOUP!“Tender and Tasty.Everyone Loves Our
Oxtail Soup.”
Sun-Thu 8am-10pm • Fri-Sat til 11pmOkazuya open daily from 8am
SEKIYA’S RESTAURANT& DELICATESSEN
Serving Hawaii for 75 Years!
2746 Kaimuki Ave732-1656
ACROSS KAIMUKI H.S.www.SekiyasRestaurant.com
April SpecialApril SpecialApril SpecialApril SpecialBanana
ChantillyCake
BananaChantilly
CakeNEW!
Ph: 677-7744 www.acateredexperience.com
Full Service Catering & Event Planning
Make Someone’sDay Special
Order one to two weeksin advance.
Ala Moana Center • Mall Level (Mountain side, next to Shirokiya)
www.lapalmedor-usa.com 941-6161
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 4/20/12
2028 Kuhio Avenue Dinner 5:00pm - Closing
www.keosthaicuisine.com
Maple Garden /Yen King909 Isenberg St.941-6641
WHERE TO DINE
FAMILY DINING
Seafood VillageHyatt Regency Resort & SpaStreet Level, 2424 Kalakaua Ave, #102971-1818
On On at McCully1110 McCully St.946-8833
ON ONat McCully
Little Villlage Noodle House1113 Smith St.545-3008
Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant Ala Moana Center1450 Ala Moana Blvd. 4th Floor - Ho’okipa Terrace947-8818
Big City DinerKailua 263-8880
Kaimuki 738-8855
Pearlridge East 487-8188
Waipio 678-8868
Ward Center 591-8891
Ert’s Grill99-082 Kauhale St., Aiea488-8898
Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant5724 Kalanianaole Hwy.377-5566
Mandalay (The)1055 Alakea St.525-8585
Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square524-1628
Royal Palace RestaurantStadium Mall4510 Salt Lake Blvd. #C1487-6662 or 486-7410
ROYAL PALACER E S T A U R A N TROYAL PALACEROYAL PALACE
Panda Cuisine641 Keeaumoku St.947-1688
1 8 | D I N I N G O U T | A P R I L 1 5 - 2 1 , 2 0 1 2
Lunch $11.95Kids $7.50 (Ages 5–12)
Dinner $15.95Kids $9.00 (Ages 5–12)
Reservations Recommended*Free parking available at First Hawaiian Bank
10% OFFEntireMenu
10% OFFEntireMenu
Must present coupon for discount.Not to be combined with any other
specials or promotions.
BuffetFor up to 20 people
Maple Garden/Yen King909 Isenberg Street • 941-6641www.MapleGardenHawaii.com
www.choisgarden.com
Open
7Days
SPRING SPECIALSAvailable 3/1 - 4/30/12
Kal-Bi Shortrib Soup…$11.99
Lunch Specials starting from Served Daily 10am-3pm$7.99
1303 Rycroft Street | Honolulu | HI 96814 (808)596-7555Steamed Kal-Bi…….....$18.99
SPRING SPECIALS
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BEACHFRONT AT THE OUTRIGGER REEF ON THE BEACH • 2169 KALIA ROAD • VALET PARKING • SHOREBIRDWAIKIKI.COM
(808) 922-2887
ATTN: BOSSES!Wed, April 25th is ADMINISTRATIVE
PROFESSIONALS DAY!
BRING THE OFFICE TO SHORE BIRD FOR FOOD, FASHION & FUN!!!
11:30 A.M.~1:30 P.M.ENJOY INFORMAL FASHION SHOWS
FEATURING CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES
FROM OUTRIGGER REEF ON THE BEACH
AND OUTRIGGER WAIKIKI ON THE BEACH
SHOPS. MODELS FROM ADR AGENCY.
12:00~3:00 P.M.SALAD BAR & LUNCH BUFFET • $14.95
FEATURING ROASTED STUFFED CHICKEN
& RED SKINNED POTATOES,
AND STEAMED ALASKAN COD WITH
CHINESE STYLE BLACK BEAN SAUCE
11:00 A.M.~4 P.M.LUNCH ENTREE SPECIAL • $13.95
GREEK CHICKEN FLATBREAD SANDWICH
98-150 Kaonohi St. • Tel: 486-510098-150 Kaonohi St. • Tel: 486-5100
*Menu and prices subject to change.
1 Coupon per group. 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 4/27/12
KAMA‘AINA SPECIAL!
20% OFFLUNCH & DINNER
BIRTHDAY SPECIAL!FREE BIRTHDAY MEAL FOR ANY AGEWith Family & Group LUNCH & DINNER 20% OFFMust have minimum party of 4. Coupon valid on actual birthday, ID required. Notcombinable with other discounts. Discounts off regular adult price. No online orphoto-copied coupons. Must purchase beverage. Expires 4/27/12
*Menu and prices subject to change.
Receive a FREE
JJ’s Bistro
*Valid on actual birthday w/valid ID
Chocolate Pyramiddessert on your birthday!
808 Yong’s BBQUnder New Management
678-8058
BUY one regular Entrée and GET 2nd Entrée* $300 OFF!
Expires 4/21/12
Catering Available94-216 Farrington Hwy • WaipahuNext to Zippy’s, Don Quijote & Nanding’s Bakery
(With coupon)*Equal or lessor value. Does not include specials.
With any entree:
Salad BarJapanese CurryRice • Miso SoupUdon • DessertAnd more!
Must present coupon. 1 coupon per table. Not combinable w/ other discounts. Exp. 4/30/12
3008 Waialae Ave. | 734-2222LUNCH 11am –2:30pm
DINNER 5pm – 9pm | Closed MondaysMORE dinner parking at Larry’s Auto parking lot
Katsu
NOWOPENAll-you-can-eat
Katsu & Tempura & Karaagekatsu-hawaii.com
$10.00OFFMega-Plate
FREESpring Roll
*Cannot combine with other discounts or specials. Exp. 4/19/12.
With purchase of any Pho.Must present coupon
521-68881408 Liliha St.
(Corner of Liliha & Vineyard Blvd.)Mon-Sat 10am - 9pm • Sun 10am - 8pm
WHERE TO DINEKit N Kitchen1010 University Avenue942-7622
Kenny’s Express Hawaiian BBQRoyal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 2nd floor922-9333
Panya Bistro • Bakery • BarAla Moana Center, Mauka - Mall Level946-6388
Pagoda1525 Rycroft St.948-8356
JJ Bistro & French Pastry3447 Waialae Ave.739-0993
Restaurant Epic 1131 Nuuanu Ave.587-7877
Rainbow Drive Inn3308 Kanaina Ave.737-0177
Le Cacao Bistro3441 Waialae Ave.626-5368
Kenny’s Restaurant1620 N. School St.841-0931
Sam Choy’s BLC580 N. Nimitz Hwy.545-7979
Henry Loui’s2850 Paa St.833-3728
Plaza Cafe(inside Best Western - The Plaza)3253 N. Nimitz Hwy836-3636
Opulicious946 Coolidge St.943-8885
Shiro’s Saimin HavenWaimalu - 98-020 Kam Hwy. 488-8824
Waipahu - 94-256 Waipahu Depot St. 676-2088
Ewa Beach Shp. Ctr. - 91-919 Fort Weaver Rd.689-0999
Shore Bird RestaurantOutrigger Reef on the Beach922-2887
D I N I N G O U T | A P R I L 1 5 - 2 1 , 2 0 1 2 | 1 9
HanakiShabu Shabu
11:30 am-2:30 pm; 5 pm-9:30 pm (Closed Tuesdays)
MANOA MARKETPLACE (Tons of FREE Parking) 988-1551
ALA MOANA CENTER
MALL LEVEL, MAUKA
NEXT TO VICTORIA’S SECRET
946-6388www.panyagroup.com
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday (Apr. 25-27)––––––––––––Soup and Salad Bar Buffet––––––––––
––––––––––––––– Dessert Buffet –––––––––––––• Peanut Butter Opera Almond Cake • Chocolate Decadence Mousse Cake • Green Tea Tiramisu • Chocolate Marble Cup with Cheese Cake and FreshRaspberry • Tahitian Vanilla Créme Brulee with Fresh Strawberry • Roasted
Pineapple Macadamia Nut Tart • Strawberry Shortcake • Low Acid Pineapple • Cantaloupe • Honeydew Melon • Grapes • Berries
––––––––––– Choice of Entrée (plated) –––––––––• Grilled Fresh Local Fish with Thai Red Curry Sauce & Fresh Basil Wakana Soba • Wok Seared Jumbo Black Tiger Prawns with Chili Ginger Sauce and Stir-fried Sugar Snap Peas & Steamed Rice • Chicken Roulade with Leek Gravy & Mash Potato • Beef Tenderloin Wellington with Merlot Demi and
Baby Vegetable & Mashed Potato • Japanese Eggplant and Zucchini Souffléwith Marinara Sauce & Garlic Crostini
FREE VALET PARKING • www.chefchai.com • 585-0011Aloha Tower Marketplace
Special Guest
Wed: RobertCazimero
Thurs: JerrySantos
Fri: BrothersCazimero
Sat: DannyCouch
• Shrimp Cocktail • Fresh Ahi Katsu with Wasabi Curry Sauce • Gravlax Salmonwith Lemon Dill Cream and Caper Berries • Organically Grown Baby Greens with Balsamic Tamarind Dressing • Roasted Golden Beet & Cucumber Salad
• Shredded Green Papaya Salad • Oriental Chicken Salad with Soy Ginger Sesame Dressing • Roasted Fresh Corn Chowder & Sweet Okinawan Potato
• Roasted Butternut Squash and Lobster Bisque $32 per personfor Lunch
449 KAPAHULU AVE., STE 101www.HeeHingHawaii.com
For reservations, call735-5544
LET US COOK FOR YOU**MENU FOR FOUR
Chinese Chicken Salad, Hong KongCrisp Chicken, Steamed Striped Bass,Sweet and Sour Shrimp Canton, Beef
Broccoli Noodle, Steamed Rice$49 for Four (reg. $65)
APRIL HONG KONG DIM SUM SPECIAL**
One FREE selection with every four purchased *This coupon required
**Offer expires April 30, 2012
SPECIAL APRILPEKING DUCK MENU
Peking Duck with Steamed Bao, Wintermelon Tofu Soup, Roasted
Garlic Chicken, Sweet Chili Fish Fillet,Garlic Shrimp with Vegetables, Cracked
Black Pepper Pork Chop, Braised EMein with Duck, Steamed Rice
$179 Table of Ten Add TWO Maine Lobsters $30
AIEA • 484-222298-150 Kaonohi St.
HONOLULU • 589-2299510 Piikoi St.
TWO GREAT LOCATIONS!
April 15 & 16 2012 for Lunch and Dinner only. Other discounts do not apply.
TAX DAYRELIEF SPECIAL
One Pound of Kobe Beef Shabu Shabu
$1795ONLY
SAKURA TERRACE JAPANESE CAFE1240 South King Street | 591-1181 | www.sakuraterrace.com
Mon–Sat 11am–2:30pm & 5pm–10pm • Sun 4:30pm –9:30pm
BEST FOOD***BEST PRICE***BEST SERVICE
Cannot be combined with any otherpromotions. Cannot be used for privateparties. No Holidays. Must presentcoupon. Expires April 30, 2012.
$10$5
OFF WITH$50.00 PURCHASEOFF WITH$30.00 PURCHASE
www.VillageThai.com
OPEN EVERYDAY • ALL DAY
CITY SQUARE SHOPPING CENTERTEL. 845-4554WAIPIO SHOPPING CENTERTEL. 678-2878KUNIA SHOPPING CENTERTEL. 676-0843Shrimp Scampi Won Ton Noodle
Also available Pasta • Burgers • Salads • SandwichesOPEN TIL MIDNIGHT!
2919 Kapiolani Blvd., #218 MARKET CITY SHPG CNTR 735-3888
FREE PIZZA!BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE (Reg. $9.95each)
Build your own 10” pizza with
unlimited toppings.*Take out only, w/coupon; not to be combined
with any other offer. Expires 4/30/12.
An “air”larious dining experience with ono food and FUN balloon art!
943-8885 946 COOLIDGE ST. (ACROSS MOILIILI LONG’S)MON-FRI: 10AM-8PM • SAT: 10AM-3PM • SUN CLOSED
CHILI FRANK PLATESPECIAL $5.95
Limited TimeOnly!
Limited TimeOnly!
Limited TimeOnly!
reg. $7.75Special Pricing good thru 4/30/12
Hoku’sThe Kahala Hotel & Resort, Lobby Level5000 Kahala Ave739-8760
WHERE TO DINE
GREEKThe Fat GreekKaimuki - 3040 Waialae Ave. 734-0404
Ala Moana - Makai Market 949-2120
Waikiki - 1831 Ala Moana Blvd 941-3444
Top of WaikikiWaikiki Business Plaza2270 Kalakaua Ave. 923-3877
Stage Restaurant1250 Kapiolani Blvd.237-5429
Chai’s Island BistroAloha Tower Market Pl.585-0011
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
Max’s Of Manila94-300 Farrington Hwy
801 Dillingham Blvd.951-6297
FILIPINO
Wailana Coffee House1860 Ala Moana Blvd.955-1764
Zippy’s Call the one nearest you
Willoughby’s(inside Ohana Honolulu Hotel) 3401 N. Nimitz Hwy837-5932
Plumeria Beach HouseThe Kahala Hotel & Resort, Beach Level5000 Kahala Ave739-8760
FRENCHFine Dining Burgundy1006 Kapahulu Ave739-5000
2 0 | D I N I N G O U T | A P R I L 1 5 - 2 1 , 2 0 1 2
NOW OPEN at900 N. Nimitz Hwy
536-8570
1627 Nuuanu Ave 585-88392955 E. Manoa Rd 988-0212
OUR IMMENSELY POPULAR TAKE-OUT PLATE LUNCH
FOR ONLY...
Mon-Sat 10:30am-9pm; Sun 12n-8pm
Call For Take Out
$6.65
www.bangkokchefexpress.com
#26Papaya Salad
Serving Lunch & Dinner • Take-out Available
14 LOCATIONS:Aina Haina 373-4033
Kapahulu 735-7700
Waiau 485-0227
Kaneohe 247-9595
Ala Moana 942-9102
Waikele 678-3180
Stadium Market-place488-9202
Ewa Town Center683-1003
Ward Center 591-5600
Kapolei 674-4227
Kukui Grove808-632-2450
Maui Mall808-873-7776
Lahaina808-661-0333
Kona 808-327-6776
SpecialMenu for10$179
111N. King St. near Maunakea7am-10pm
521-8268No credit cards accepted for special menu
Dim SumServed 7am Daily
$198Take-out Orders
WelcomedFree Parking in the Rear DINNER HOURS ONLY
Jai(Monk’s Food)
AvailableAll-Day
Ham and Scallop Soup • Chinese Chicken Salad • Peking Duck w/ Buns • Steamed Sea Bass w/ Ginger
& Onions • Walnut Shrimp • Capitol Pork Chops • Boneless Chicken Cake Noodle • Rice
• Jai • Chef’s Dessert of the Day
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
Reservations Recommended2440 Kuhio Ave.
922 5555www.hyshawaii.com
Receive acomplimentary
Hy’s Cheesecake & Keepsake Photo For Honoree
Celebrate Your BirthdayWith us and
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YAKINIKUMILLION
626 SHERIDAN ST. (behind Walmart) 596-0799SUN-THUR 11AM-MIDNIGHT/ FRI-SAT 11AM-2AM Since 1989
Kalbi Seaweed Soup Kalbi Kim Chee Chi-ke Beef Stone Bi Bim Bap
947-1688 Hong Kong Style Dishes
641 KEEAUMOKU ST. • OPEN DAILY 11AM - 1AM
w/purchase of entrée. Dine-in only.
Live Lobster
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT!UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT!UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT!
Panda Cuisine
Not valid with other specials or promotions. Must present coupon. EXPIRES 4/19/12
$10.99ONLY
Free Dessert w/purchase of entrée. Mango Pudding or Almond Float available.
11:00am – 4:45pm
Lunch Specialincludes soup of the day and rice
$7.99ONLY
Late Night Special
$6.99STARTING
AT
10:00pm – closeNOMSG
Mililani Shopping Center • Open Daily 10am-9pm625-9999
FREE 4 pc. gyoza w/anyregular entree
OR2 pc. shrimp tempuraw/any combomeal
FREEMust present coupon.
Not valid w/otherspecials/discounts.
Limit one coupon per person.Exp. 4/19/12
WHERE TO DINE
Kobe Japanese Steak House1841 Ala Moana Blvd.941-4444
Hinone Mizunone1345 South King St.942-4848
Hifumi Japanese RestaurantChinese Cultural Plaza536-3035
JAPANESE
Z PizzaWard Centre Auahi St. Shops596-0066
Kailua 151 Hekili St.230-8400 Ichiriki
Aiea 98-150 Kaonohi St.484-2222
Honolulu 510 Piikoi St.589-2299
Romanos Macaroni GrillAla Moana CenterHookipa Terrace356-8300
Genki SushiStadium Market Place 488-9202Aina Haina 373-4033Ala Moana 942-9102Ewa Town Center 683-1003Kaneohe 247-9595Kapahulu 735-7700Kapolei Commons 674-4227Waikele Center 678-3180Waiau 485-0227Ward Center 591-5600Kukui Grove 808-632-2450Maui Mall 808-873-7776Lahaina 808-661-0333Kona 808-327-6776
Il LupinoRoyal Hawaiian Center922-3400
Katsu3008 Waialae Ave.734-2222
Paesano Ristorante ItalianoWaimalu Shopping Plaza98-1277 Kaahumanu St.(across from Safeway)485-8883Manoa Marketplace2752 Woodlawn Drive988-5923
Curry KingWard Warehouse1050 Ala Moana Blvd. #1400591-8855
Chinese Cultural Plaza100 N Beretania St.538-1151
NEWLY OPENED
941- 6 8 9 1M –Sa 5:30p – 12a | Sun 5:30p – 11p | Tue CLOSED1427 Makaloa St. (Makai of Walmart Keeaumoku)
Teppanyaki | Robata | Sushi Bar 10%OFFentire order wtih this ad
Exp 4/19/12
941- 6 8 9 1
D I N I N G O U T | A P R I L 1 5 - 2 1 , 2 0 1 2 | 2 1
• NEW! Bacon-Wrapped SirloinSteak & Eggs
• Chicken & Waffles• NEW! Cheesy Western Omelette• NEW! Bacon & Cheddar
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Pearl City 486-4467 • Hilo 959-2600Waikiki (Ala Moana Blvd) 949-4467
www.ihophawaii.com
941-4444
NIGHTLY 5:30 PM - 6:30 PMTeriyaki Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15.95Daily Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$23.95Sukiyaki Steak . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20.95Teriyaki Steak & Chicken Combo . .$21.95
Kama‘aina & Military DiscountAvailable (with proper ID)
1841 Ala Moana Blvd.Between Ilikai & Hilton Hawaiian Village
Dinner served from 5:30 nightly. Valet parkingavailable. Not valid with any other offer.
$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
April SpecialsYour choice:• Crispy Gau Gee - 10 pcs• Chinese Chicken Salad• Oyster Sauce Chicken
with Cake Noodle
$599each
ONLY
4230 Waialae Ave.737-7188 • 737-7288Open daily 10am-9pm
Available for lunch & dinner at Kahala location only
• Shrimp Canton
$850ONLY
WAIMALU 485-8883
98-1277 Kaahumanu St.(across from Safeway)
www.paesanohawaii.com
MANOA988-5923
2752 Woodlawn Drive
Veal and Shrimp sauteed with garlic, onions, bell peppers and sausage in a white wine and coriander butter sauce
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,
At times we all have problemsSome stress no lessBut we must be firmWith a strong beliefThis too will come to passIt willIt hasAnd I am myself again.
Saimin Havenly Yours,Shiro Matsuo
Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square by Times Supermarket
524-1628
Excludes Set Menus; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, Char Siu& other specials. 5%, 10% and lobster special not to becombined with any other offer/discounts/specials. Expires 4/30/12. 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 10 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 4/30/12. Must present coupon.
Lobster $1299with purchase of Full Price EntreeValid 5-10:30pm
Lobster $1299with purchase of Full Price EntreeValid 5-10:30pm
Ala Moana Center 947-8818
Graduation Menu• Roasted Meat Appetizer Platter
(Roasted Duck, Char Siu, Bean Curd Roll)• Mixed Seafood Soup• Dynasty Style Golden Fried Chicken• Chef’s Special Style Black Pepppered Beef Tenderloin• Steamed Fish Filets w/Ham & Vegetable in a Lotus Wrap• Shrimps with Garlic, Chili & Pepper in a Ocean Basket• Shanghai Pak Choy & Virginia Ham in Supreme Broth• Yeung Chow Style Fried Rice• Dessert of the Day
$238For Tableof 10
WHERE TO DINE
Tanaka of TokyoEast, in King’s Village 922-4233Central, in Waikiki Shopping Plaza922-4702West, in Ala Moana Cntr-Hookipa Terrace945-3443
KOREANSushi 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
Restaurant SuntoryRoyal Hawaiian Shpg Cntr, 3rd Flr.922-5511
Nagoya RamenMililani Shopping Center95-221 Kipapa Dr. #C-15625-9999
Sakura Terrace Japanese Cafe1240 South King Street 591-1181
Yuzu Japanese Cuisine & BarAla Moana Hotel, Ground Floor943-1155
Makino Chaya98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100
808 Yong’s BBQ94-216 Farrington Hwy #B1-4678-8058
Odoriko Japanese Restaurant2400 Koa Ave.923-7368
Shochan449 Kapahulu Ave, 2nd floor225-0603
Kozo SushiKahala Mall 738-KOZOKeeaumoku 946-KOZOMoiliili 951-KOZOPearlridge 483-6805Pearl City 455-6805
Choi’s Garden1303 Rycroft St., Honolulu. HI596-7555
Yoshi1427 Makaloa St.941-6891
2 2 | D I N I N G O U T | A P R I L 1 5 - 2 1 , 2 0 1 2
1345 S. King Street
Corner of S. King St.
& Sheridan St.
Close to Ala Moana
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Served with rice, miso soup, two side dishes, and pickles.Served with rice, miso soup, two side dishes, and pickles.
OPEN DAILY 11am-9pmLunch 11 am - 4 pmDinner 5 pm - 9 pm
Dinner Menu2 Choice
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1960 Kapiolani Blvd., #106, Honolulu, HI 96826 • (808) 942-4357www.mccullysc.com • Ample Parking Available in Basement off Pumehana St.
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808-923-7368King’s VillageShopping Center2400 Koa Ave.
Breakfast.......................6am–11amLunch ...............................11am–5pmDinner........5pm–12am (Midnight)
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Starting at $780Okonomiyaki
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SHOCHANOKONOMIYAKI • TEPPANYAKI449 Kapahulu Ave, 2nd Floor
LUNCH 11:30a-5:00pDINNER 5:00p-10:00p
Closed Tuesdays
225-0603
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Build your own Japanese “pancake” layered with noodles, cabbage, pork, egg, etc.
East HonoluluChinese RestaurantON ON at McCully Aina Haina Chop Suey
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WHERE TO DINE
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PACIFIC RIM
SHABU SHABUHanaki RestaurantManoa Marketplace2756 Woodlawn Drive988-1551
Keo’s Thai Cuisine2028 Kuhio Ave.951-9355
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The Ocean House Restaurant2169 Kalia Rd., Outrigger Reef Hotel923-2277
MEXICANEl Charro Mexicano Aiea Restaurant99-115 Aiea Heights Drive488-9727
Nuuanu Okazuya1351 Nuuanu Ave.533-6169
Thai Village1286 Kalani St. #104 • 845-455494-1040 Waipio Uka St.#15 • 678-287894-673 Kupuohi St. #B105 • 676-0843
Saigon Cuisine1408 Liliha St.521-6888
Choon Chun Chicken1649 Kalakaua Ave.447-4492
Yakiniku Million626 Sheridan St.596-0799
OKAZUYAFukuya Delicatessen & Catering2710 S. King St. • 946-2073
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With its comfort-able atmosphereand warm, wel-
coming staff, Kapa Café isa place where it really does“feel like family.” Theeatery, which opened lastNovember, is distinct fromothers because of its spe-cific purpose, according toowner Shelly Seleni.
“I want Kapa Café tobe a platform forPolynesian and localentrepreneurs,” sheexplains. “I want to createa safe place for them tocome and know they havethe freedom to share what
they’re doing.”Although the eatery usu-
ally doesn’t open onSundays, to officially“launch” the restaurant,Kapa Café is open today(April 15).
“As an introduction toKapa Café, we will be opentoday and invite everyoneto become a part of ourfamily,” Seleni confirms.
Seleni, who started asocial network group forPolynesian and local entre-preneurs in 2009 called theTapa Network, realizedthat she needed to build ahome for the network.
“My whole visionbehind what I’m trying toaccomplish is very uniqueto the process of makingtapa (Polynesian cloth),”Seleni says. “The processof making tapa takes morethan one person; it actuallytakes a village. Tapa isunique and significant tothe Polynesian culture as awhole. When I openedKapa Café, it just madesense because I’mHawaiian and Samoan —the tapa represents mySamoan and ‘kapa’ (‘cloth’in Hawaiian) is myHawaiian.”
While Kapa Café hasn’teven been open for a yearyet, businesses are alreadyutilizing the eatery as anetwork spot and meetingplace. Seleni notes that,while Kapa Café usuallycloses at 6 p.m. Mondaythrough Friday, many dif-ferent networking groupsutilize the space for theirprivate meetings. The caféprovides a private roombusinesses can rent to holdtheir meetings, which fitsclose to 30 people.
“It’s become a very safeplace for them (business-es) to network, share theirdreams and share oppor-tunities,” Seleni says.“What I really see for thecafé is that people comein with a heart of cooper-ation, not competition —they come in to collabo-rate versus compete.”
At Kapa Café, one willfind traditional café farewith a unique, Polynesiantwist and a variety of fla-vors. All sandwiches, forexample, are made witheither Guava bread — theCafé’s signature “pinksandwiches” — taro rolls orspinach bread. A specialGuava aioli also is used for
the sandwiches. Customer favorites
include Hot PastramiGrill on Spinach Bread($9), Guava Melt ($7.50)— a turkey, ham and two-cheese panini with Guavaaioli — and Turkey Swisson Guava Bread ($5.50).Also popular among cus-tomers is Chicken SaladMix on Taro Roll ($5.50)and Taegu Tofu Salad($8.50). Customers alsohave the option of makingtheir sandwiches combomeals for an additional $2(comes with chips and acan drink).
Kapa Café also offersdaily specials. Previousspecials have included asteak sandwich with alilikoi horseradish ($9),kalua pig on taro roll ($9)and an Angus burger ontaro with a mango ketchuprelish ($7.50).
Smoothies are one-of-a-kind at Kapa Café, witheye-catching names suchas the popular Samocha($5.25) — an AlmondRoca mocha — and PolyPunch ($3.95), a mango,lychee and passionfruitblend with a bit of li hing.Another signature smooth-ie is Supahfruit ($3.95plain) — made with acai,blueberries, gogi andpomegranate — and the“upgraded” version, Supah
Supahfruit ($5.25), whichincludes granola and icecream.
Also noteworthy are theunique Kava blends atKapa Café. Regular Kava($3) is available, as well asflavors includingmacadamia nut, melon andcappuccino ($5 per cup).
“Most people associatekava with dirt water, butthe Kava blends we’vecreated here are so deli-cious that people have tostop and try them,” Selenisays. “We also feature alot of Polynesian dessertsthat are (currently) partof the specials and theywill be incorporated intothe menu.”
KAPA CAFE:Keeping it Family-Style with Flair
orderoftheday
Kapa Café • 2810 Paa St., Honolulu • Call: 833.5272 • Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Closed Sundays (special events only), Kava Speaks (Open Mic Forum): Fridays, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
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Tongan Royale($3.95)
Guava Lychee ($3.95)
Hot Pastrami Grill on Spinach Bread withMum’s Potato Crab Salad ($12.50)
Special Kalua Nachos with BBQ Drizzle ($9)
Ham and Cheese on Guava Bread ($5.50)Taegu Tofu Salad ($8.50)
Kava ($3)Kava Blend ($5)
Left: Kupuna Candy Seleni with herohana, Matai, Taimane and LegendSeleni
Story by Kelli Shiroma | Photos by Nathalie Walker