hawaii dining out july 29, 2012
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Executive chef Aurelio Garcia andgeneral manager Jeffrey Gasparpresent best-selling signature dishes, including Garlic ShrimpPizza, Crispy Jumbo Shrimp withSweet Chili Glaze on a bed of FriedRice, Onolicious Rack of Ribs andWhole Dungeness Crab.
Whether it’s food from land or sea,Sam Choy’s BLC on Nimitz Highwaynever disappoints with a bounty ofsavory treasures for patrons.See Page 4 | Leah Friel photo
Luring pupu lovers to Atlantis | 12Nuuanu Okazuya has plenty of star power | 14
ALSO:Why Ice Forestis so cool | 6
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Happy Sunday, Ono readers! Ihope last week’s column onbizarre foods took you out of
your comfort zone to explore an array ofunique cuisines, but this week, I promiseto keep things safe and simple, yet utter-ly delicious.
While recently devouring a bowl of poi— that starchy, pasty staple served atevery Hawaiian luau — it got me think-ing: “What is it about taro, the corms andtubers of several plants, that makes it sotasty?” For many Hawaiians, taro repre-sents the staff of life as taro is deeplyrooted in Hawaii’s diverse culture. In fact,for early Hawaiians, taro — as in poi —was an essential part of their daily diet.
Yet, I know there’s much more to taro
than just onoliciouspoi. So, this week, Itook my trusty tastebuds and ventured offinto the vast world oftaro. You’ll be sur-prised at the many onooptions, some ofwhich I bet you neverknew existed. Ready?
Let’s satisfy our appetites at the follow-ing Ono, You Know hot spots and take ona taste for taro!
YogurstoryThe story began in November 2010,
when Yogurstory opened its doors onKeeaumoku Street. What started as abrunch cafe that focused on yogurt quick-ly evolved into a full-service restaurantserving up brunch, dinner, pupus andcocktails.
Recently, I kicked off my workday witha visit to his highly acclaimed, award-win-ning establishment. It was a refreshingexperience no doubt, and head barista JoshAnguay was more than happy to fill mycup of happiness with a Taro Latte.
A specialty drink off of the eatery’sespresso bar menu, Taro Latte ($4.50) canbe served hot or iced, depending on yourpreference.
“A lot of people like the hot versionmore, but iced is also very good — they’reboth pretty popular,” Anguay shares.
Being that it’s summer, I went straight
for the iced Taro Latte, comprised of taropowder, steamed milk and white choco-late. It may sound unusual, but I fell inlove with the very first sip!
“Taro Latte is something unique to us,”Anguay says. “A lot of people don’t real-ize that we have it until they see it on themenu, and then when they try it, a lot ofpeople actually end up coming back justfor the Taro Latte.”
Perfect for me as I hardly ever drink
coffee, Taro Latte is caffeine-free, howev-er you can request to add shots of chai toyour drink for 60 cents per shot.
Also, a visit to Yogurstory isn’t com-plete without feasting on its Red VelvetWaffle ($9.95), which is in fact toppedwith taro cream cheese, in addition tochocolate drizzle and red velvet croutons.
Above: The editor starts her day with refreshingsips of Yogurstory’s delectable iced Taro Latte.Right: Yogurstory’s iced and hot Taro Latte($4.50)
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By Alana Folen | Photos by Leah Friel
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Dining Out recently paid a visit toSam Choy’s Breakfast, Lunch &Crab, and witnessed the many melt-in-your-mouth entrees that satisfyany craving. It’s clear that therestaurant offers much more thanmerely breakfast, lunch and crab,and it only takes one visit to makeyou a devoted fan.
DO: Sam Choy’s Breakfast,Lunch & Crab is best known forserving quality cuisine with alohaand has been doing so for the past15 years. What is the restaurant’sphilosophy?
Gaspar: When the restaurant firstopened its doors, we strictly focusedon a seafood type of menu that alsoincorporated some local flavors.Since then, the menu has undergonesome changes here and there, but the
basis of the menu has always beenseafood and, of course, crab. We arefirm advocates in supporting localproduce and flavors.
DO: Crab lovers can’t seem to getenough of the many crab creationshere. What are some entrees that arecontinuously flying off the menu?
Gaspar: Well, I highly recom-mend patrons who love crab to comeand dine here on Tuesday nightswhen we serve two pounds of snowcrab legs for only $29.95. It’s a greatdeal, and it’s served with a vegetablemedley and your choice of starch.We also serve a delicious WholeDungeness Crab (24 ounces,$38.95). You can request to have itsteamed with fresh drawn butter orhave it prepared with black beansauce. The dish also comes complete
with your choice of starch and veg-etables. We have live Dungenesscrab brought in almost daily fromour local purveyors, so our seafoodis always fresh.
DO: The restaurant is celebratinga shrimp festival now through Aug.5. What can diners expect?
Gaspar: Yes, the shrimp festivalshowcases a variety of dishes featur-ing none other than shrimp duringlunch and dinner times. A couple ofour featured entrees are GarlicShrimp Pizza ($14.95) and CrispyJumbo Shrimp with Sweet ChiliGlaze on a Bed of Fried Rice($17.95 lunch, $24.95 dinner). Wedon’t normally have pizza on ourmenu, so Garlic Shrimp Pizza is abig hit. This pizza pie consists ofshrimp, basil, tomatoes, red onions,
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A Seafood Sanctuary
Sam Choy’s
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Sam Choy’s Breakfast,Lunch & Crab alwaysdraws in crowds from
across the island with its con-temporary all-American andlocal favorites. This award-winning establishmentopened its doors 15 years agowhen celebrity chef SamChoy wanted to share hisisland cuisine with locals andtourists alike. While Chef Samis still very much dedicated tothe establishment, executivechef Aurelio Garcia and gen-eral manager Jeffrey Gaspartake the reins here, makingsure the restaurant is alwaysat its best.
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cheese and garlic. We promote festi-vals almost every month, and it’snice to highlight different things offof our menu.
DO: Everything sounds decadent-ly delicious. What are some othersignature dishes that Sam Choy’sBLC is known for?
Gaspar: Our Kalua PorkQuesadilla ($10.95) is a favoriteappetizer featuring a grilled flourtortilla filled with shredded kaluapork, sauteed onions and cheese,topped with fresh salsa, sour creamand barbecue sauce. Then we haveour Kahuku Luau Crab Dip ($12.95)with oven-baked crab and spinachdip highlighted with artichoke andcapers, topped with Parmesancheese and accompanied by grilledgarlic bread. Of course, we mustinclude Onolicious Rack of Ribs tothe list. Priced at $29.95, guests canenjoy two pounds of Sam’s famouschar siu-glazed baby back ribs gar-nished with green onions andcoconut sprinkles. It really epito-mizes local fare. Patrons love it andorder it all the time.
DO: With a vast and ever-expand-ing menu, where does the inspira-tion for these alluring dishes comefrom?
Gaspar: Sam Choy has created alot of the dishes here, but he alsoallows executive chef AurelioGarcia to come up with many disheshimself. Chef Aurelio has been herefor nine years and has really broughta lot to the menu.
DO: Sam Choy’s is a family-friendly restaurant with fun happen-ings all week long. What can dinerslook forward to?
Gaspar: There’s a long list of dif-ferent happenings, including SnowCrab Tuesday Nights (2-poundsnow crab legs for $29.95), PrimeRib Wednesday Nights (16-ouncePrime Rib of Beef for $20.95),Beverage Thursdays (Bottle ofHybrid Pinot Noir for $12 and pitch-ers of Aloha Beer for $10), AlohaFridays (Hawaiian Plate all day andnight), Kapuna Saturdays (kapuna62 and older receive a 20 percentdiscount all day), Keiki SundayNights (6 to 8 p.m., keiki eat freefrom keiki menu with each adult
entree purchased. Magic by AlanArita, balloon sculpting and carica-ture drawing). Keiki (ages 5-12) alsoeat free daily for the month of Julyand August with the purchase of anadult meal. On Sundays we offer ourbrunch buffet from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.($22.95 for adults, $12.95 for keiki)as well.
DO: The establishment alsoentices diners 21 and over with afull-open bar. Is this correct?
Gaspar: Yes, our brewery con-cept started the same time therestaurant did, and it was quicklyincorporated into the breakfast,lunch and crab house. We currentlyhave five handcrafted beers —Blonde Ale, Ehu Ale, Aloha Lager,Kiawe Honey Porter and JamesCook I.P.A. — and we’ll brew some
seasonal or specialty beers everynow and then. The beers comple-ment the food nicely here and cus-tomers come to enjoy both.
DO: What are some new andexciting things happening here?
Gaspar: Right next to the brew-ery is Aloha Beer Company, whichis an expansion of Sam Choy’sBLC. Aloha Beer Company openedabout a month ago, and brings abouta lounge type of atmosphere andoffers a vast array of pupus andbeers. We’re hoping that Aloha BeerCompany and Sam Choy’s willcomplement each other.
A lot of people will have an earlydinner here at Sam Choy’s and thengo next door to Aloha BeerCompany and finish the evening offwith some drinks.
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Executive chef Aurelio Garcia andgeneral manager Jeffrey Gasparpresent best-selling signature dishes, including Garlic ShrimpPizza, Crispy Jumbo Shrimp withSweet Chili Glaze on a bed of FriedRice, Onolicious Rack of Ribs andWhole Dungeness Crab.
Whether it’s food from land or sea,Sam Choy’s BLC on Nimitz Highwaynever disappoints with a bounty ofsavory treasures for patrons.See Page 4 | Leah Friel photo
Luring pupu lovers to Atlantis | 12Nuuanu Okazuya has plenty of star power | 14
ALSO:Why Ice Forestis so cool | 6
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Sam Choy’s Breakfast, Lunch & Crab
580 N. Nimitz Hwy., Honolulu
545.7979
Tuesday-Friday, 7-10:30 a.m.,Saturday-Sunday 8-11 a.m. (breakfast);Sunday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (brunch);Tuesday-Friday, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.,Saturday-Sunday, 11a.m.-2 p.m.(lunch); Tuesday-Thursday, 5-9 p.m.,Friday-Saturday, 5-10 p.m., Sundays 5-9 p.m. Closed Mondays.
SamChoyHawaii.com
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1 Server Assistant Alex Ly2 Whole Dungeness Crab($38.95)3 Kalua Pork Quesadilla($10.95)4 Garlic Shrimp Pizza($14.95)5 Onolicious Rack of Ribs($29.95)6 Crispy Jumbo Shrimpwith Sweet Chili Glaze on abed of Fried Rice ($17.95lunch, $24.95 dinner)
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Ice Forest202 Merchant Street
(corner of Merchant & Alakea)
383-1824
FREE Rainbow Shave Icewith purchase of our Signature Shave Ice
Offer for regular size w/up to 3 flavors. Toppings extra.Cannot be combined with other discounts/specials. Must present coupon. Expires 8/5/12
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Shave ice is not newin Hawaii. In fact itcould be considered
the state dessert. But inrecent years, Taiwanese-style shave ice, which hasbeen around for a longtime in Asia, has beenmaking its way across thePacific Ocean and gainingpopularity all across thecountry, including here inthe Islands.
If you’ve never triedthis mountainous mouth-watering treat, you’redefinitely missing out.It’s similar to regularshave ice, but the ice isusually fluffier, almostsnow-like, and the bestpart are the endless top-pings you can add to it,including my personal favoritesmochi balls and condensedmilk.
At Ice Forest in DowntownHonolulu, which opened earlierthis year, you can find a greatselection of Taiwanese-styleshave ice with a local touch.Owner Andrew Huang, a 1989graduate of Moanalua HighSchool, offers classic RainbowShave Ice ($2.50 bowl, $3.50cone, and up to three flavors —banana, coffee, lihing mui,lilikoi, mai tai, melona, pinacolada, root beer, vanilla,coconut, guava, lemon lime,lychee, mango, papaya, pineap-ple, strawberry and watermelon),Signature Shave Ice, Snow Ice,as well as Cold-Pressed Iced
Coffee, Granita, Fruit Smoothiesand Italian Soda.
The most popular menu itemsare Rainbow Shave Ice withMochi Balls, Ice Cream andCondensed Milk ($5), Azukiwith Mochi Balls and CondensedMilk Shave Ice ($5.75) andOriginal Custard with MochiBalls Shave Ice ($5). You alsocan design your own shave ice bychosing one or more main top-pings (azuki, mochi balls, real-coffee custard, taro or originalcustard), up to three shave iceflavors, and then additional top-pings (such as condensed milk,green tea ice cream, vanilla icecream, chocolate syrup, grassjelly, honeydew jam, lychee jelly,lychee pop, mango jam, mix-fruit jelly, nata de coco, passion
fruit pop, strawberry jam andstrawberry pop).
Huang worked as a computerproduct manager in Shanghaibefore moving back to Hawaii toraise his two young children withwife Tomoko. Ice Forest is locat-ed inside Alakea Market,Huang’s parents’ business, whichhas been in Downtown foralmost 30 years. Street parking isavailable on Merchant Street andat the open lot near the U.S. PostOffice just a block away.
“I wanted to raise my family inHawaii,” says Huang. “And I likeshave ice.”
1 Azuki, Mochi Ballsand Condensed Milk($5.75)2 Custard and MochiBalls ($5)3 Mochi Balls, IceCream andCondensed Milk ($5)4 Naomi Huang can’tget enough of IceForest’s shave ice.
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ICE FOREST
WHERE202 Merchant St.,
Honolulu
CALL383.1824
HOURSMonday-Friday,
10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.,Saturday and Sunday,
12:30-4:30 p.m.
Who or what inspires you asa chef/manager/owner? Servingguests food that is healthy, butalso tastes good. We serve foodthat I would actually eat myself,on a daily basis, and not gettired of it. We want guests toenjoy the food, enjoy the experi-ence and their time here creatingshabu shabu.
What is your favorite dish onthe menu? Why? The shabushabu is my favorite “dish,” butit’s hard to call it a single dishdue to the endless variations youcan do with it. I never get tired ofit. I usually start with the konbubase, add pork, choi sum, mush-rooms, stuffed aburage “pockets,”arabiki sausages, frozen “sponge”
tofu, Chinese cabbage and a bigbowl of rice on the side. For mydipping sauce, I usually choosehouse sauce mixed with chilipeppers and daikon oroshi. It’senough to fill me up, and I don’thave to worry because it’s healthy.Plus, it doesn’t take a lot of timeto prepare it, so I can get back tomy work or whatever else I’mdoing that day.
What is your favorite ingredientto work with? Why? Favorite
ingredient? Probably pork —pork loin, pork butt, pork collar(very nice and tender) — we canslice it thin for shabu shabu. Wealso can grind pork to mix intomeatballs or stuff into aburagepockets, even wrap it aroundvegetables.
Is there a dish that you createthat’s not on your menu, butavailable upon request? Differenttypes of vegetable tempura aresometimes available.
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Ever wonder what goes onbehind the scenes at yourfavorite restaurant? Well,
much credit goes to the manychefs, owners and managerswho work diligently day in andday out to make sure Hawaii’sdiners have a top-notch diningexperience.
This week, Dining Out got theinside scoops from HanakiRestaurant’s general managerMark Mitsuyoshi, who gave us alittle taste of Hanaki and sharedjust what fuels his culinary drive.
2756 Woodlawn Drive #6-102, Honolulu | 988.1551Wednesday-Monday, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (lunch),
5-9 p.m. (dinner), Closed on Tuesdays
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ENTERTAINMENT TIMES:Sun-Thu 8:30pm – 12 midnightFri & Sat 8:30pm – 12:30amLOUNGE OPENS AT 7:30PM NIGHTLY
Featuring Jazz pianist, vocalist and composerMaggie Herron. Her previous experienceincludes songwriting and performing forMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, extensiveperformances throughout the West Coast,Pacific Northwest and Hawaii.
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923 KEEAUMOKU ST.955-3388
Happy Family Party Only $99 (for 6-8 people)
Best Cantonese Cuisine
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We also have menus for 10-12 people $188, $238 & $288 available
Seafood Tofu Soup • Crispy Garlic Chicken (Half)Live Lobster with Ginger & Onion (two) Deep Fried Flounder with SeasoningHerbs (whole) • Fukin Tofu • Capital Pork Ribs • Choi Sum with Garlic Sauce
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Best “Japanese Style”Shabu Shabu in Hawaii
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Shabu Shabu or any Sukiyaki Setfeaturing our special sukiyaki sauce. Exp. 8/2/12Shabu Shabu or any Sukiyaki Set
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3253 N. Nimitz Hwy | 836-8626Breakfast Daily 6:30 –10am | Dinner Fri-Mon 5–9pm
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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder— and that’s true when it comes tofood as well. It’s said that two peo-
ple can look at the same thing and eachwill see something different. It’s all amatter of perception.
Hifumi Japanese Restaurant boasts thatit has the biggest shrimp around for itstempura — and that’s quite true, lucky forshrimp lovers — but it’sthe rest of the taste-tempt-ing tempura choices thatwill catch the eye of thosewho don’t eat meat or fish.
Hifumi’s VegetableTempura ($11.95 for acomplete meal with misosoup, tsukemono and rice;$6 as an appetizer) offersa healthy variety of veg-etables including pump-kin, string beans, egg-plant, carrots and sweetpotatoes.
“Vegetarians like it,” says longtimeserver Elsie.
What’s not to like? Hifumi, a mainstayat the Chinese Cultural Plaza fordecades, has its tempura down pat. It’slight and crisp with just the right amountof bite to the vegetables, and the accom-panying side of tsukemono (Japanesepickles) adds a nice kick, while the rice
and miso soup round outthe complete meal. It’s afeast for the eyes and theappetite.
You’ll see.
Contact Terri Hefner at [email protected]
veg’noutwith
Terri Hefner
Hifumi JapaneseRestaurant WHEREChinese Cultural Plaza100 N. Beretania St.
CALL 536.3035
HOURS Open Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. forlunch, 5-8:15 p.m. for dinner
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Dine In – Take Out – Catering • 45-773 Kam. Hwy., Kaneohe • 247-1300Sun-Thurs 11am-6pm • Fri 11am-4pm • Closed Saturday
dean’s specialmini baked shoyu chickenwithMac Salad & Rice
$6.25(reg. $8.25)
with thiscoupon
Limit 1 coupon per person / 2 plates per coupon. Not combinable with other discounts/specials. Exp. 8/7/12. MW
1345 S. King Street
Corner of S. King St.
& Sheridan St.
Close to Ala Moana
Shpg Cntr & Wal Mart
TEL.942-4848www.fujio-food.com
Japanese Home Style Restaurant“Hinone Mizunone”
Please enjoy the KAMADAKIGOHAN
cooked completely by “Ogama”.
Choose from • Fried Oyster • Ebi Fry • Ahi Sashimi • Broiled SalmonChicken Katsu • Miso Butterfish • Karaage • Pork Ginger
Sizzling Hamburger Steak • Tempura • Tonkatsu and many more!
Bentos and assorted musubi available daily as well as ala carte specials
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
Teishoku Combo$17.75- $22.75
Dinner Menu2 Choice
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Royal Hawaiian Center, Bldg. C, Level 3 | 380-9300Lunch 11:00a-2:00p, Happy Hour 2:00p-5:00p, Dinner 5:00p-10:00p
Open Daily | Full Bar | Validated Parking
Hawaii’s only Gourmet Buffet15% OFF Dinner
*Discount valid with local or Military ID, & Seniors (ages 60+). Cannot be combined with any other offers.
Now Serving Snow Crab!
1115 Bethel Streetwww.brasserieduvin.com
545-1115
Brasserie
DAILY HAPPY HOUR
Monday– Saturday, 4 – 6pm
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Not for a minuteshould you overlookRomano’s Macaroni
Grill when the idea forItalian comes to mind. Newexecutive chef NawaiKekoolani helped openMacaroni Grill before step-ping aside as corporate chefof Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse.Well, Kekoolani is back togive the kitchen and dishesat Macaroni Grill thedetailed attention each guestdeserves. A local boy atheart, Kekoolani wants to beable to cater to kamaaina aswell as visitors. He is look-ing to keep the staple mealsconsistent, while offeringfresh island flair to both thecorporate recipes as well asthe creative specials he hasplanned for the future.
Harboring the best of pasta andseafood, Kekoolani enjoys preparingMacaroni Grill’s Pasta Di Mare($22), a collection of scallops, mus-sels and shrimp over a hearty portion
of fresh handmade spaghetti. “This is the best of two worlds,
everything from the sea is all righthere,” says Kekoolani. The whitewine, butter and lemon saucehelps blend each seafood selection
perfectly.If fish and pasta is more to your
liking, Kekoolani highly recom-mends the restaurant’s Grilled KingSalmon served with sun-dried toma-to orzo.
ROMANO'SMACARONI GRILL
ALA MOANA CENTERHookipa Terrace1450 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 42420,Honolulu356.8305
QUEEN’S MARKETPLACEWaikoloa Beach Resort201 Waikoloa Beach Drive,Suite 1010,Waikoloa808.443.5515
HOURSSunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.,Fridays and Saturdays,11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Macaroni Grill’s sea of flavors
Pasta Di Mare ($22)Chris Fleck photo
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Yakiniku Million is a family-ownedestablishment, and all the dishes on themenu are family recipes. While theyakiniku items are popular, take thetime to glance further through the menufor some amazing already-preparedKorean dishes.
Sul Lung Tang ($10.95) is a beef ten-don soup that will warm you up in aheartbeat. Sul Lung Tang is often servedas a breakfast food and is the perfectfood to eat when you’re sick. But youdon’t have to be sick (and it doesn’thave to be morning) for you to enjoythis soup. The milky white broth is
made by boiling beef bones for hours,which adds tons of flavor to each slurp.This is a season-as-you-go kind of soup,which means that you season it whenyou’re ready to eat it, not while cookingit. And according to manager AngelaPark, this dish is becoming increasinglypopular with Yakiniku Million’s cus-tomer base.
For those of you who like a fishiertaste, Million serves up a great DriedPollock Soup ($7.95 from 11 a.m. to 2p.m.; $10.95 from 2 p.m. to midnight),also known as Bugeo Gook. Dried pol-lack soup is a soothing dish that warms
A nnyeonghaseyo (hello), all you hungryfoodies! Head on down to Yakiniku
Million on Sheridan Street for its extensive arrayof food from yakaniku (grill-it-yourself meat)items to soups and hot dishes. For more than25 years, the establishment has served its customers the best Korean food at reasonableprices, and it’s no wonder on any given day therestaurant will be filled with patrons eating totheir heart’s content.
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you down to your core, but at the sametime is very refreshing and invigorating.It’s served with pollock fish, greenonions, eggs and daikon radish all in atasty special soup base that’s made byboiling the seasoned fish.
Million’s Hamachi Kama ($17.95) isa favorite among locals, according toPark. Hamachi kama is the collar partof the yellowtail fish right behind thehead, which means it has a smooth,buttery taste that’s downright delicious.At Million, the hamachi kama is grilledto perfection and each bite will haveyou closing your eyes with a smile onyour face.
Chili pepper was introduced to Koreain the 17th century and since then hasbecome one of the most widely usedspices in Korean cuisine. Korean foodtends to be associated with spiciness,
and O Jing Eo Bok Um ($14.95), madewith stir-fried squid and vegetablesmixed with a spicy sauce, exemplifiesthat taste and flavor. This dish alsocomes with topokki (rice cake), whichmakes for a great added texture.According to Park, the Korean cus-tomers who go to Yakiniku Million real-ly like this dish.
Korean cuisine is affected by its geog-raphy, hence the abundance of seafood,and climate, which calls for many foodsto be fermented (like kimchi). And nomatter what you order, you’re sure toget an assortment of banchan (side dish-es) to start your meal, as well.
For traditional, homestyle Koreanfood and exemplary cutsomer servicethat makes you feel right at home, lookno further than Yakiniku Million. And asthey say in Korea, mokja (let’s eat)!
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Here’s another reason, AtlantisSteak and Seafood for pupus.Well, anything, but this is anappetizer column, so I’ll leave therest of the menu to my surprising-ly never overfed colleagues.
If you believe spice is nice, tryGarlic Clams ($13.95). The freshManila clams are sautéed andserved in a garlic butter broth thatis clean and spicy. Naturallysweet, the clams are complement-ed with the spicy broth while thetoasted bread provides the crunchto the multi-textured mini meal.
Shrimp, clams, bacon — inter-ested? OK, that may be a sillyquestion, but don’t let the obviousscare you away. Deep Fried OceanWrap ($12.95) is made withjumbo scallops and shrimp thatare wrapped in bacon (INBACON!), coated in corn mealand panko, and deep-fried. Yep,it’s that good. Alone, the tendershrimp, sweet scallops and smokybacon offers a big enough flavorprofile to satisfy the most discrim-inating “pupuophile,” but add thesweet mango and papaya salsa,and the two aioli (one sweet, theother made with wasabi), andyou’ve got a dish that is crazygood.
Yes, Golden Fried Calamari($9.95) is tender and the sweetchili aioli makes a terrific dippingsauce, but what stands out withthis appetizer favorite is the sizeof the cuts. Forget the dainty,micro squid that fits three to achopstick, these big loops ofsweet sea life are satisfying
mouthfuls of flavor that somehowseem to get bigger as you digdeeper into its tea leaf wrap.
Not yet finished with the bigtime? Try the aptly-namedSeafood Boat ($39.95). The largeocean-ready vessel is packed withcrab claws, shrimp cocktail, mus-sels, clams and oysters. It’s an off-the-menu treat, but there are nosecret codes or friends of Steverequirements to qualify. That’sdirector of operations SteveMatsuno, not me. How vain doyou think I am?
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Satisfying Chinese food cravings at Lung FungBy Ali Resich
The next time it’s got to beChinese food and nothingelse, you’ll be more than
satisfied with the selection atLung Fung Chinese Restaurant.Tucked away in Niu ValleyCenter, the ornately decoratedeatery — complete with dragonand phoenix murals as well aswood carvings — has been a partof the East Oahu dining scene formore than 30 years. ManagerEddie Ma, who has overseenrestaurant operations for the pastdecade, ensures that Lung Fung’smenu of Chinese classics remainsfresh, flavorful and healthy.
For any first-timer, Ma recom-mends a best-seller: Kung PaoChicken with Rice Noodles($8.95). “This Kung Pao is a littlesweet and spicy,” he says. “It’s avery popular sauce.” Chicken,peanuts, chili, green onion, garlicand wonderfully thick rice noo-dles absorb the bold sauce beauti-fully.
The menu also contains manyfresh and healthy options such asFish Filet with Choy Sum
($13.95). To make this delightfuldish, flounder is sauteed withchoy sum in a white sauce.
A large red-and-golden diningarea gives the establishment abanquet-hall feel, and it comfort-ably seats around 150 people.Patrons may reserve the eatery’sprivate dining room as well. LungFung’s lavish setting is the per-fect place to settle into for theluscious Chinese feast you’vebeen craving.
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WHERE Niu Valley Center5724 Kalanianaole Hwy., Honolulu
CALL 377.5555
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Kung Pao Chickenwith Rice Noodles ($8.95)
Fish Filet with ChoySum ($13.95)
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Nothing says comfortfood more than thescrumptious local grinds
found at Nuuanu Okazuya.Open from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m.Monday through Friday, 5:30a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and 7a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays, manyare waking up early to feast onthe eatery’s renowned local andJapanese fare.
No newbie to early mornings isSteve Uyehara, co-anchor onHawaii News Now’s Sunrisemorning show. His day starts asearly as 2 a.m. when the alarmgoes off, then he’s live on-airfrom 4:30 to 9 a.m. Recently,Uyehara took time from his busyschedule to catch a quick lunchwith us at Nuuanu Okazuya forthis week’s Dining with the Stars.
“This is my first time toNuuanu Okazuya. It’s very small
and cozy,” Uyehara says. “Ididn’t know what to orderbecause there are so many differ-ent things to choose from, butluckily a lot of loyal customershelped me decide on the bestselections.”
Verdict? “The food is fantas-tic! I’ll definitely be here againfor lunch,” he says with a smile.
Owner Mark Kitagawa wastedno time filling a plate with therestaurant’s signature favoritesincluding Furikake ChickenKatsu, Teri Beef Hamburger,Fried Saimin, Nishime andStuffed Bittermelon.
“It’s so hard to pick afavorite, but I think theFurikake Chicken Katsu standsout. It has a very bold taste andit’s sweet, but not too sweetwhere it’s overwhelming. Thekatsu is very crunchy, just how I
like it. The fried saimin also isvery comforting and goes wellwith everything.
“Nuuanu Okazuya brings meback to my childhood —okazuya was big for me grow-ing up,” says Uyehara, a localboy who grew up in Aiea.“Whenever we’d have fieldtrips, my mom would let us pickup food at the okazuya. I used tolove picking out certainmusubis, fried chicken andshrimp tempura.”
A devout lover of food,Uyehara admits he doesn’t havethe most sensitive palate, butsays cooking for his family hasdefinitely helped turn him into atried-and-true “foodie.”
Uyehara has been withKGMB9 since 2000, andthroughout his career he has hadthe opportunity to meet many
renowned individuals and be apart of legendary events, includ-ing local golfer Tadd Fujikawa’srun at the Sony Open andMichelle Wie turning pro.However, the most pinnaclemoment of Uyehara and wifeLiz Chun’s life so far wouldhave to be the birth of their 7-month-old son, Jace.
“Jace and I share the samebedtime. I try to get to bed by8:30 p.m.,” Uyehara says with alaugh. “Waking up in the morn-ing is the toughest thing. Thenyou get into work and you startfeeding off of everyone’s ener-gy — from the producers to theproduction staff. Everyone has acommon goal: We’re going tohave fun, work hard and puttogether a great show. I’ve beenon the morning show for fiveyears and I love it!”
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1351 Nuuanu Ave., Honolulu
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Monday-Friday, 5 a.m.-1 p.m.
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Known for its Pacific Rim cuisine, 3660 on the Rise presents its patrons withexemplary fare. Most recently, celebrity chef Russell Siu held a cookingclass with food enthusiasts on the premises. Together they created
Salmon Carpaccio with Arugula and Shaved Fennel; Fire Roasted Breast ofChicken with Monterey Jack Cheese and House Made Salsa; Wedge Salad withFeta, Eggs, Bacon and Olives in a creamy herb dressing; and Apple Pie withCheddar cheese. For more information, call 737.1177.
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Located on the top floor of AlaMoana Center (just up theramp from Mai Tai Bar), Jade
Dynasty Seafood restaurant servesup authentic Hong Kong-style cui-sine in a welcoming, elegant atmos-phere. The restaurant has an exten-sive menu, which includes a wideselection of dim sum and entrees thatreflects its ongoing efforts to rein-vent its cuisine in creative ways.
“We have a lot of traditionalChinese food, and then we create ontop of that,” explains general manag-er Gary Chan. “You have to have agood base, and then you can createmore contemporary things.”
Customer favorites include DynastyTea-Smoked Jumbo Shrimps ($23.95),Pan Seared Seafood Stuffed Tofu ($3.50)and Baked Snow Mountain Char SiuBuns ($3.50).
In addition to those tasty classic dish-es, Jade Dynasty is constantly creatingnew dishes. Recently, one of the chefswent on a trip to Hong Kong — and has
returned to the Islands with a slew ofnew items.
“A lot of our customers like the restau-rant because we keep on creating newdishes,” Chan says.
One of the new items is Crispy RoastPork in Chinese Crepe ($17.95 for eightpieces), which consists of pork wrappedin a light, delicate crepe. Another newdish is Lobster with Mochi Rice (Market
Price). Customers also can choose tohave this dish made with crab instead.“We make the mochi rice first, and thenwe cook the crab or the lobster inside, soall of the good juices are there to flavorthe rice,” Chan says. Both of these dish-es require about a day of prep time, soeach needs to be ordered at least one dayin advance.
Other new dishes include CrispyChicken with Roasted Garlic ($17.95)and Golden Signature Beef ($17.95),which is bathed in an aromatic whitewine sauce. “The outside is crispy, andthe inside is cooked very tenderly,” Chanexplains.
In addition to these new creations,Chan says that Jade Dynasty also cancreate dishes based on specific requests.“If people call in and they say they wanta new fish dish, for example, we can
Jade Dynasty SeafoodRestaurant Ala Moana Center, Hookipa Terrace1450 Ala Moana Blvd. #4220,Honolulu947.8818
Open daily, 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; dim sum served from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Jade DynastyIntroduces
New Dishes
“When the restaurant started, we wantedto see how we could bring the Hong Kong-style dim sum to the Islands,” says gener-
al manager Gary Chan. Jade Dynasty has achieved those authenticflavors through working with partner restaurants in Hong Kong.Periodically, the restaurant will send its chefs to Hong Kong — andthe exchange program has yielded creative and authentic treats.
Jade Dynasty sends its chefs to Hong Kong about once a year.“They enjoy it because they get to meet chefs from other parts of theworld,” Chan says. “And then the chefs from Hong Kong learn fromour chefs, too.
“It gives our chefs a lot of fresh ideas about different dishes andpresentation,” he says. “And ever since our chef came back from hismost recent trip, he has just kept on creating. He has all of his cre-ative juices flowing right now.”
Jade Dynasty also adds a local flair to its food, as many of theingredients are procured locally. “We try to use as much local foodas we can,” Chan says, adding that much of its seafood is local,including Kahuku prawns and Big Island abalone. “A lot of peopleappreciate when we mention these local foods, especially those fromout of town. It’s about providing our customers with an experience —they want to taste food that you can’t get anywhere else.”
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It’s 7 a.m., you’ve made it to the air-port in time to check in for yourflight, but now you’ve got an hour
and a half before your departure andthose hunger pangs are starting to kickin. Sound familiar? Crowds of hungrytravelers experience this scenarioevery morning at HonoluluInternational Airport. Thankfully, theycan head to nearby Plaza Cafe, locatedat the Best Western Hotel, where itsSeven Days of Breakfast menu hasreally taken off.
Every day from 6:30 to 10 a.m.,diners are fueling up with a meal thatwill get them through their flight. “It’san all-American breakfast,” saysassistant general manager Rudy Fao.“And it’s the perfect spot for you tocatch a full breakfast before a flight soyou don’t have to eat at the airport.”
Chef Dean Nishino brings 16 yearsof experience at Plaza Cafe to thebreakfast table, presenting an array of
morning classics. You can’t go wrongwith Eggs Benedict ($12.95) madewith poached eggs, Canadian baconand Hollandaise sauce on an Englishmuffin. Customers with a hefty appetitealso appreciate the Big Man Breakfast($14.95), consisting of two eggs anystyle, two pieces of Portuguese sausage,an additional portion of sausage links,bacon and a choice of rice or two pan-cakes to top it all off.
If you’re flight arrives in the evening,you can stop by the eatery for an a lacarte dinner as well. A selection ofappetizers include such indulgent bitesas the Sampler Trio ($12.95) withBuffalo wings, onion rings and moz-zarella sticks. For the main course,Chicken Carbonara ($17.95) and BabyBack Ribs ($23.95) are among themost popular menu items.
And you don’t have to be en routeto anywhere to enjoy this hidden spot
along Nimitz Highway. Localshave frequented the restaurantsince the mid 1970s, andthey especially love itsSeafood buffet, availableduring dinner on Fridaysand Saturdays.
Whether in need of asolid meal before a flightor just a good ol’ Americanfeast, your taste buds willmake a smooth landing atPlaza Cafe.
PLAZA CAFE
WHERE Best Western Hotel3253 N. Nimitz Hwy.,Honolulu
CALL 836.8626
HOURS Daily,6:30-10 a.m., breakfast Friday-Monday, 5-9 p.m., dinnerFriday-Saturday, 5-9 p.m., Seafood buffet
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Breakfast classics takeflight at Plaza Cafe
1 Chef Dean Nishino with theBig Man Breakfast ($14.95)and Eggs Benedict ($12.95)2 Chicken Carbonara ($17.95),Baby Back Ribs ($23.95) andSampler Trio ($12.95)
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make something new.“We want our customers to taste something dif-
ferent, something memorable,” Chan says.Jade Dynasty also has a full bar, including quality
red and white wine selections, to provide its cus-tomers with the perfect beverage to complementtheir food.
With its ever-changing menu and elegant décor,Jade Dynasty is the perfect place to celebrate anyspecial occasion. Chan says that the restaurantoften plays host to wedding, birthday or graduationparties. And one popular option for celebrations isto visit Jade Dynasty on Saturday mornings, whenPerry and Price host their show at the restaurantfrom 8 to 11 a.m. The event takes place about twicea month and includes an “east meets west” themedbreakfast buffet — all for just $25 for adults and$16.95 for children ages 3 to 10. “It is very funny,and very interactive for the audience,” Chan says.
Contact Christina O’Connor at [email protected]
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1 Lobster with Mochi Rice(Market Price)2 Crispy Roast Pork inChinese Crepe ($17.95 foreight pieces)
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Yogurstory is the place to start a storytogether over tantalizing Taro Lattes andRed Velvet Waffles. Yum!
Yogurstory815 Keeaumoku St. #105
942.0505
Nice Day Chinese SeafoodRestaurant
It’s been nothing but a nice day eversince Nice Day Chinese SeafoodRestaurant opened shop in Liliha SquareShopping Center in 2008. And as early as8 a.m., you’ll find folks lining up at thetakeout window to get their hands onmorsels of Chinese dumplings, includingbaked manapua stuffed with char siu, porkhash and winter melon dim sum, to namea few. Ono for taro? Well, you’re in luck,Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant hasa handful of dishes which finely showcasea Chinese take on taro.
“We have Taro Gok and Pan-Fried Taro— both popular dim sum dishes,” saysmanager Shirley Cheng. Dim sum is avail-able from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily, and TaroGok (my personal favorite) is one thatsells out quickly. Priced at $2.50, dinersreceive three pieces of this delicious dimsum, which consists of pork, mushroomsand taro, deep-fried with a flaky exterior.According to Cheng, Pan-Fried Taro dimsum ($2.50 for three pieces) is a close sec-ond on the list of dim sum diners’ toppicks as it features dense taro combinedwith pieces of minced lup cheong(Chinese sausage) and dried shrimp.
Taro Kao Yuk ($9.95) is a heartieroption on the menu. This entree wins overpatrons with its savory pieces of porkbelly and taro doused in a brown gravy.
“You might be surprised, but we use alot of taro in our dishes here,” Chengexplains with a smile.
So whether you choose to dine-in ortakeout, Nice Day Chinese SeafoodRestaurant is at your service when itcomes to fulfilling all of your dim sum
and taro cravings.
Nice Day Restaurant1425 Liliha St.
524.1628
Anytime CaféAll this talk about taro finally led me to
Anytime Cafe in Market City ShoppingCenter, where I know I’ll be treated tosome of the best cuisine anytime of theday and night. While I have tried an abun-dance of items on the menu, setting mytaste buds on the restaurant’s Taro Cakesand Taro Snow Ice was a first, but defi-nitely not a last. Taro Cakes ($3.75 forthree pieces) are commonly ordered as anappetizer or with soup. Owner CindyWong says it’s made with rice flour,Chinese sausage, black mushrooms anddiced taro. Pan-fried to perfection, thisone takes the cake! Then, of course, whocould forget about dessert? Everyoneknows sweets are my weakness, so whenWong presented me with Taro Snow Ice
($6.50), I was in complete bliss.“The concept for snow ice originated in
Taiwan and then became really popular inHong Kong,” she explains. Taro SnowIce features a mound of the softest,smoothest snow ice ever — you won’tfind chunks of ice here. Instead, the tex-ture is similar to ice cream and flavoredwith condensed milk. It’s then garnishedwith coconut, passion fruit and greenapple jelly toppings. Mango diced jellyand yogurt flavored popping boba ballsalso accompany this sinful masterpiece.Of course, diced sweet taro tops off thisdecadent dessert making it the treat of alltreats. Believe me, I had my mind set ononly sampling a bite or two, but finishedit off in no time and found myself mourn-ing the fact that it was gone. Yes, TaroSnow Ice is that good!
Anytime CafeMarket City Shopping Center
2919 Kapiolani Blvd. #218735.3888
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2 Ryan Wong enjoysAnytime Cafe’s Taro SnowIce.
3 Anytime Cafe’s TaroCakes ($3.75)
4 Nice Day’s Pan-FriedTaro Dim Sum ($2.50) andTaro Gok ($2.50)
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Co n v e n i e n t l ylocated in AlaMoana Center,
Patisserie La PalmeD’Or blends Frenchflavors with Japanesecraftsmanship to createtasty (and beautiful)pastries that touristsand locals adore.
Executive chef AkikoKimura and chef HikaruHatano concoct treatsthat will satisfy yoursweet tooth, but tastejust right. Since itsopening in 2004, LaPalme D’Or has beenoffering patrons a bite ofdelight!
Michelle Simpson:“I like the Chocolat($4.30). It’s really lightand refreshing. Wecame to get a birthdaycake, and they’re veryquick. They wrote ourbirthday card message(that is placed on top ofthe cake) in less than aminute.”
Catherine Isono: “Ireallly like the CoffeeRoll Cake ($3.60).There’s a good balanceof flavor and it’s pretty.All the pastries arereally pretty. It’s goodfor a snack after lunch,which is perfectbecause we work in themall.”
Patisserie La Palme D’Or
2710 South King St.www.fukuyadeli.com
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Serving Hawaii foralmost 30 years isCamellia Buffet on
McCully Street. From theminute you walk in thedelicious yakiniku aromafills the room as guestscook their food at theirtable.
Most popular atCamellia Buffet are itskalbi and orange chicken,and its sirloin steak andshrimp from the dinnerbuffet.
"The kalbi and steak arehigh-quality meats, and arevery tasty and tender," saysmanager Kelly Park. Boththe kalbi and sirloin steak,along with all its othermeat dishes are flavoredwith a secret sauce.
"The orange chicken is
really popular among thekids," she adds.
In addition to kalbi andchicken, the buffet lineoffers barbecue beef, porkand vegetables. CamelliaBuffet also serves somelocal favorites such as kimchee fried rice, macaronisalad, fried mandoo, kimchee, taegu and kim cheecucumber; and traditional
Korean dishes includingKorean pancake andKorean sweet tea. Sidessuch as seaweed soup andmiso soup, fruits and Jell-O, rice and sweet rice withred bean are available tocomplete the meal; andshrimp, sirloin steak andfrozen yogurt are added tothe dinner menu.
Open seven days a week,lunch is priced at $17.95and $13 for children ages 4to 8. Dinner costs $25.95and $15 for children. A pri-vate room for up to 30 peo-ple also is available insidethe restaurant.
Stop by Camellia Buffeton an empty stomach foran all-you-can-eat buffetexperience for lunch ordinner!
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PATISSERIE LAPALME D’OR
WHEREAla Moana Center1450 Ala Moana Blvd.,Honolulu
CALL941.6161
HOURSMonday-Saturday,9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday,9 a.m.-7 p.m.
WEBSITElapalmedor-usa.com
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Calling all appetites to Camellia
CAMELLIA BUFFET
WHERE 930 McCully St.,Honolulu
CALL 951.0511
HOURS Open daily, 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m.
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4510 Salt Lake Boulevard 96818Stadium Mall, next to Ice PalaceLOTS OF PARKING
ROYAL PALACER E S T A U R A N T
Offering Buffet (choose from 25 Items) & Sit Down Menus
Special Party Menu - $185.00 per table of 10•Scallop Soup •Whole Peking Duck
w/Steamed Buns •Honey Walnut Shrimp•Seafood Combination w/ Mixed Vegetables
•Sweet & Sour or Steamed Fish Filet •Cold GingerChicken •Live Lobster with Ginger Onion or Black
Bean Sauce (2pc.) •House Special Cake Noodle •Steamed Rice
Reservations 487-6662 or 486-7410 • Open Daily 10am-9pm
Bring this Ad to receive 10% Off
(Excluding Buffet)Exp. 8/31/12
Lunch Buffet(11:00AM-2:00PM)
Dinner Buffet(5:30pM-8:30PM)$10.95/person or
An “air”larious dining experience with ono food and FUN balloon art!
943-8885 OXTAIL SOUP!946 Coolidge St. (across Moiliili Long’s)
Mon-Fri: 10am-8pm • Sat: 10am-3pm • Sun closed
$6.95reg. $8.25
CHICKENKATSU
LOCO MOCONOW SERVING EVERY FRIDAY
735-5544449 KAPAHULU AVE., STE 101
www.HeeHingHawaii.com
• Fresh Melon Chinese Prawn Salad• Seafood Tofu Soup• Crackling Chicken
• Roasted Garlic Dungeness Crab• Mongolian Pork Chops
• Hunan Tofu with a Bok Choy• Beef with Fresh Asparagus
• Steamed Rice$229 for ten (Reg. $249)
SPECIAL SUMMER MENU
• Mandarin Potstickers• Egg Flower Soup
• Pepper Salt Shrimp• Steamed Stripe Bass
• Chicken Oyster Sauce• Beef Choy Sum• Steamed Rice
$49 for four* (reg. $59)*this coupon required; expires 7/31/2012
LET US COOK FOR YOU
HONG KONG DIM SUM ONE FREE SELECTION
WITH PURCHASE OF 4**this coupon required; expires 7/31/2012
“Best Dressed SouthernBelle and Gentlemanreceive their Picnic
on the House!”Chef/OwnerRussell Siu
August 26th, 2012 • 6:30pm Served Family Style • $35++
BYOB • No Corkage FeeReservations:
Kaka‘ako KitchenWard Centre
~
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Southern ComfortPicnic on the LanaiPicnic on the Lanai
Southern Comfort
Check www.facebook.com/KakaakoKitchen for complete menu
1st Course: Soup or Mixed Greens2nd Course: Appetizer Trio
3rd & 4th Course:Pick any two of 8 Entrees…
Bistro &French Pastry
Bistro &French Pastry
$28 plus taxper person
Special Summer 5-Course Meal!
• Baked Salmon Wellington• Opaka Fettucini• Pan Seared Pork Tenderloin• Grilled New York Steak Brioche5th Course: Dessert of Choice
beachhousewaikiki.com • 921-4600 • Complimentary valet parking.
Now Open until 10:00pm
A fi ne steak. A fi ne experience.
tender moments
of bliss.
filet mignon,10 ouncesA prime cut from the tenderloin of beef,
exceptionally textured and uniquely tender.
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’ Things343 Saratoga Road923-EGGS (3447)
Waikiki Beach Eggspress2464 Kalakaua Ave(Aston Waikiki Circle)926-EGGS (3447)
Panya711 Queen St. 597-88801111 Bishop St. #4 536-8363Ala Moana Center 946-6388Royal Hawaiian Center 791-2969
Pearl City - Times Sq. SC 486-4467Kaneohe - Windward Mall 235-4467Hilo - Prince Kuhio Plaza 959-2600
Tropics Bar & Grill2005 Kalia RoadHilton Hawaiian Village (Ali‘i Tower)949-4321
IHOPWaikiki - 1850 Ala Moana Blvd 949-4467Waikiki - Kuhio & Lewers 921-2400
Camellia Buffet930 McCully St.951-0511/0611
BUFFET
PRESENTS
WAIKIKI’S HOTTESTLATE NIGHT HAPPY HOUR
INCREDIBLE SPECIALTY COCKTAILS & FOODHANDCRAFTED COCKTAILS $7
VINO $5WELL DRINKS $6
ITALIAN BEER BUCKET $14
LAUNCH PARTYFRIDAY, JULY 27TH
10PM-2AM
LA DOLCE VITA
EVERY THURS – SUN10PM – 2AM
ROYAL HAWAIIAN CENTER • VALIDATED PARKINGWWW.ILLUPINO.COM • 808.922.3400
2 0 | D I N I N G O U T | J U L Y 2 9 - A U G . 4 , 2 0 1 2
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)
Quick Picnic Pack
and a FREE Max’s Eco Bag! $26.99
Max’s Whole Chicken, 16pc LumpiangShanghai and Choice of Pancit
Perfect for Beach/
Picnics
WARD CENTRE (Auahi Streetfront) 1200 Ala Moana 596-0066KAILUA (Next to Boots & Kimo’s) 151 Hekili St. 230-8400
Hawaii’s Best TastingGluten-Free Pizza
(available in 10" or 14")NFCA certified
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
www.samchoyhawaii.com
Like us on Facebook forSpecial Deals & Offers
580 Nimitz Hwy.545-7979
Sam Choy's is Closed on Mondays
Until Sunday, August 5, 2012
“Shrimpy” Apps• Peel and Eat Cajun Shrimp
with Garlic Bread• Shrimp and Vegetable Spring Roll
Served with Sweet and Sour Sauce• Garlic Shrimp Pizza
Shrimp ‘n Greens• Light Cajun Shrimp Cake Caesar Salad
Shrimp ‘n Pasta Entrée• Shrimp and Hamakua Mushroom Ravioli
Served with a Lemon Cream Sauce• Broiled Jumbo Shrimp with
Spicy Mango Salsa• Crispy Jumbo Shrimp with Sweet Chili Glaze on a bed of Fried Rice
• Jumbo Shrimp with Black Bean Sauce
Looking for a place to have a PRIVATE BANQUET or TAKE-OUT PLATTERS?
Call our Banquet Coordinator to assist with your planning.
Final Week...Shrimp Festival
1860 Ala Moana Blvd.Validated Parking
Open 24 Hours 955-1764
Teriyaki Chicken
w/ Fried
Rice
Kal-Bi Short Ribs
w/ Fried
Rice $1495
Includes
“All You Can Eat”Salad Bar!
$1010
Original Coupon required. Not valid on retail items orbottled beverages. One discounted item per coupon.Not combinable with any other offer. No cash value.Exp. 8/31/12.
$100
TOMATO BISQUEOR CLAM CHOWDER
88 Piikoi St., Honolulu593-1200 • kissatencafe.com
with purchase of any entreé
$100
TOMATO BISQUEOR CLAM CHOWDER
with purchase of any entreé
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
CAFE CHINESEAina Haina Chop SueyAina Haina Shopping Center820 W. Hind Dr.373-1303 or 373-4632
Canton 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
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
Little Village Noodle House1113 Smith St.545-3008
Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant Ala Moana Center1450 Ala Moana Blvd. 4th Floor - Ho’okipa Terrace947-8818
Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine 590 Farrington Hwy.692-9880CATERERS
Makittii2380 Kuhio Ave.923-2260
D I N I N G O U T | J U L Y 2 9 - A U G . 4 , 2 0 1 2 | 2 1
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 8/31/12. 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 8/31/12. Must present coupon.
Lobster $1299with purchase of Full Price EntreeValid 5-10:30pm
Lobster$1299
with purchase of Full Price EntreeValid 5-10:30pm
FREEChicken Skewers
with purchase of entree
DINE IN ONLY. Limit one order per coupon, one coupon pertable. May not combine with any other promo/offer.
Expires 8/2/12
(808) 942.0505815 KEEAUMOKU ST. LIKE US ON:
Ala Moana CenterTel: 947-8818
Open Daily: 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.Dim Sum: 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
www.jadedynastyhawaii.com
• Roasted Meat Appetizer Platter• Mixed Seafood Soup• Dynasty Style Golden Fried Chicken• Chef’s Special Style Black Peppered Beef Tenderloin• Steamed Fish Filets with Ham & Vegetable
on a Lotus Leaf• Simmered Baby Pak Choy & Virginia Ham
in Supreme Broth• Shrimps with Garlic, Chili & Pepper• Young Chow Style Fried Rice• Dessert of the Day
Summer Special - $238.00 for 10
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.
Teriyaki Chicken $7.95Teriyaki Combo (Steak & Chicken) $10.95Fish of the Day $7.95North Shore Garlic Shrimp $9.95
NEW MENU & SUSHI BAR!
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
www.adegahi.comOpen Daily 11:30am - 10pm Lunch Buffet 11:30am - 2:30pm 1138 Smith St. (corner of Smith/Pauahi)
call 566-5909
HAPPY HOURDaily 3-6pm
15%OFFCannot combine w/ other offers/discounts. Expires 8/2/12
ANY MENU ENTREEMust present coupon.
1 coupon per party
FREEMALASADAS
FREEMALASADASw/ coupon
SENIORSDISCOUNT
w/ID
Open 7 days a week 11 am - 10 pm915 Keeaumoku St. • Honolulu, HI 96814 Tel 941-9112
6 oz.Yakinikuonly
$999
6 oz.Yakinikuonly
$999!!
NOW OPEN for LUNCH!
449 Kapahulu Ave, 2nd Floor
LUNCH 11:30a-5:00pDINNER 5:00p-10:00p
Closed Tuesdays
SHOCHAN
Specializing in: okonomiyaki, teppanyaki, kushiage
225-0603
WHERE TO DINE
Panda Cuisine641 Keeaumoku St.947-1688
Henry Loui’s2850 Paa St.833-3728
Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square, 524-1628
Royal Palace RestaurantStadium Mall, 4510 Salt Lake Blvd. #C1487-6662 or 486-7410
ROYAL PALACER E S T A U R A N TROYAL PALACEROYAL PALACE
Seafood VillageStreet Level, 2424 Kalakaua Ave., #102971-1818
JJ Bistro & French Pastry3447 Waialae Ave.739-0993
Kaka‘ako Kitchen Ward Centre1200 Ala Moana Blvd.596-7488
Kenny’s Express Hawaiian BBQRoyal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 2nd floor922-9333
Kenny’s Restaurant1620 N. School St.841-0931
Mandalay (The)1055 Alakea St.525-8585
Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant5724 Kalanianaole Hwy.377-5566
FAMILY DINING
Dean’s Drive Inn45-773 Kam Hwy., Kaneohe247-1300
Asahi Grill Ward515 Ward Ave., #204593-2800
Asian Mix1234 South Beretania St.521-1688
2 2 | D I N I N G O U T | J U L Y 2 9 - A U G . 4 , 2 0 1 2
August SpecialsYour choice:
• Crispy Gau Gee4230 Waialae Ave.737-7188 • 737-7288
Open daily 10am-9pm
• Shrimp Canton
$850ONLY
1221 S. King St. • 597-8088
Open Daily 10:30am-11pm
• Chinese Chicken Salad• Oyster Sauce Chicken
w/Cake Noodle(Both available at Kahala location only)
ONLY
each$599
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
OUTRIGGER REEF ON THE BEACH | 2169 KALIA RD. | 923–2277 | VALET PARKINGOCEAN FRONT DINING
Join the Ocean House in
Celebrating Our 10thAnniversary
—We are celebrating —Our 10th Anniversarythe whole month of August
Enjoy aCOMPLIMENTARY
MOKI’S LAVA FLOWDESSERT
with the purchase of 2 entrees A $10 value
Present this coupon or visit our website
www.oceanhousewaikiki.comExpires 8/31/12
WAIMALU 485-888398-1277 KAAHUMANU ST.
(ACROSS FROM SAFEWAY)
ALSO VISIT OUR OTHER LOCATION:
SICILIAN CHICKENmushrooms, peppers & potato, sauteed with wine
Fresh ingredients! All dishes are made-to-order!
◆ ◆ ◆
www.3660.com
5 FOR 10August 1-31, 2012
*Limited to a table of 8
3660 Waialae Ave. • 737-1177
O N T H E R I S E
Bring 5 food drive itemsand receive
your food purchase* in our main dining room
The Food Bank is requestingthe following items:
• Canned Soups & Meats• Canned Fruits & Vegetables• Rice & Dried Pasta• Packaged Noodles
10% OFF
FOOD BANK DRIVE
Valid at Participating LocationsWindward Mall 235-4467
Pearl City 486-4467Hilo 959-2600
Waikiki (Ala Moana Blvd) 949-4467Waikiki on Kuhio 921-2400
www.ihophawaii.com
Kids Eat Free!*
Every Day, 4 to Closing*Receive one free Kid’s Meal
with each adult entrée purchase.
Free meal valid for kids 12 and under on“Just for Kids” menu items at participating
locations. Drinks not included unless otherwise specified on “Just for Kids”
menu. Not valid with any other discount or coupons. Dine-in only.
LIMITEDTIMEONLY
©20
12 IH
OP
IP, L
LC• Modern Izakaya• Sushi Bar
MON-SAT 5:30PM-12AM | SUN 5:30-11PM | TUE CLOSED | 1427 MAKALOA ST. 941-6891
EXPIRES 8/2/12
$999Must present coupon • Offer not valid with other specials/discounts
2-Choice Teishoku
$999Available 5:30–6:30pm
98-150 Kaonohi St. • Tel: 486-510098-150 Kaonohi St. • Tel: 486-5100
*Menu and prices subject to change.
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. Not com-binable with other discounts. Discounts off regular adult price. No online or photo-copiedcoupons. Must purchase beverage. Expires 8/10/12.
*Menu and prices subject to change.
Receive a FREE
JJ’s Bistro
*Valid on actual birthday w/valid ID
Chocolate Pyramiddessert on your
birthday!
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 8/10/12.
KAMA‘AINA SPECIAL!
20% OFFLUNCH & DINNER
WHERE TO DINEKit 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
Sam Choy’s BLC580 N. Nimitz Hwy.545-7979
Plaza Cafe(inside Best Western - The Plaza)3253 N. Nimitz Hwy836-3636
Opulicious946 Coolidge St.943-8885
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
Zippy’s Call the one nearest you
Willoughby’s(inside Ohana Honolulu Hotel) 3401 N. Nimitz Hwy837-5932
Max’s Of Manila94-300 Farrington Hwy
801 Dillingham Blvd.951-6297
FILIPINO
D I N I N G O U T | J U L Y 2 9 - A U G . 4 , 2 0 1 2 | 2 3
930 McCully St. • 951-0511/951-0611 • PRIVATE PARTY ROOM• CONVENIENT PARKING
WITH THIS AD. EXPIRES 8/31/12. *DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALL BEVERAGES.
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
SAKURA TERRACE JAPANESE CAFE1240 South King Street | 591-1181 | www.sakuraterrace.com
Sakura ChirashiSushi DonFresh. Delicious. Delightful.
Our MostPopular!
11:30 am-2:30 pm5 pm-9:30 pm (Closed Tuesdays)
Serving Hawaii for 14+ yrs.
SUMMER SPECIAL• EXPIRES 8/2/12
1-FREE PIECE SHRIMP TEMPURA 1-PER PERSON, 1-PER COUPON WITH ORDER. MUST PRESENT COUPON AT TIME OF ORDER
988-1551TONS OF FREE PARKING!MANOA MARKETPLACE
Ph: 677-7744 www.acateredexperience.com
Full Service Catering & Event Planning
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• Chicken, Beef or Pork Teriyaki• Miso Butterfish• Chicken Kagaage
COLDSOBA$9.25Reg. $13.00
• (2) Big Shrimp • (2) Veg. Tempura• Tsukemono• TeaINCLUDES: MISO SOUP, TUFO, GYOZA, SALAD & TEA
KAPOLEI MARKETPLACE590 Farrington Hwy
692-9880
ALL-YOU-CAN-EATCrab Legs & Mayonnaise
Shrimp Dinner BuffetFriday, Saturday & Sunday
Prices starting at…BOOK YOUR PARTY NOW!Retirement, Promotions and more!
$11.95small or large party welcome!
perperson Only
(200-300 Capacity)
CINNAMON BREAD10% OFF
4369 Lawehana St. (across Target in Salt Lake)
REGULAR • APPLE • BLUEBERRYCoupon Required • Expires 8/2/12
www.larrysbakery.com or find us on OPEN: MON - FRI 6AM - 1PM
SAT 6AM - 12PM
Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor
restaurantsuntory.com
922-5511
RESTAURANT
SUNTORY
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 8/3/12
2028 Kuhio Avenue Dinner 5:00pm - Closing
www.keosthaicuisine.com
Hoku’sThe Kahala Hotel & Resort, Lobby Level5000 Kahala Ave.739-8760
WHERE TO DINETop 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
Plumeria Beach HouseThe Kahala Hotel & Resort, Beach Level5000 Kahala Ave.739-8760 FRENCH
Fine Dining Burgundy1006 Kapahulu Ave.739-5000
Brasserie Du Vin1115 Bethel St.545-1115
Il LupinoRoyal Hawaiian Center922-3400
ITALIAN
Paesano Ristorante ItalianoWaimalu Shopping Plaza98-1277 Kaahumanu St.(across from Safeway) 485-8883Manoa Marketplace2752 Woodlawn Drive 988-5923
2 4 | D I N I N G O U T | J U L Y 2 9 - A U G . 4 , 2 0 1 2
WAIMALU98-020 Kam Hwy.488-8824
WAIPAHU94-256 Waipahu Depot St.
676-2088
EWA BEACH SHOP. CTR.91-919 Fort Weaver Rd.
689-0999
www.shirossaimin.com
Dear Hearts,To strive for perfection is good.It shows you have pride.To expect perfection can
make you controlling.And causes others to want to
kick your backside.
Sincerely, Bryce “Saimin Jr.”
BISTRO • BAKERY • BARBreakfast • Lunch • Happy Hour • Dinner
Ala Moana Center • Mall Level / Mauka Mon - Sat 7:30am - 10pm • Sun 8am - 8pm
www.panyagroup.com
946-6388
SERVING LUNCH & DINNER • TAKE-OUT AVAILABLE
www.genkisushiusa.com
Proud recipient of:
13Locations:
KONA (808) 327-6776KUKUI GROVE (808) 632-2450
LAHAINA (808) 661-0333MAUI MALL (808) 873-7776
OAHU:ALA MOANA 942-9102AINA HAINA 373-4033
EWA TOWN CENTER 683-1003KANEOHE 247-9595
KAPAHULU 735-7700KAPOLEI 674-4227
WAIAU 485-0227WAIKELE 678-3180
WARD CENTER 591-5600
OTHER ISLANDS:
www.genkisushiusa.com
We Love Kids......and Kids Love Us!
Oshinko Maki Kalbi Gunkan
Tuna Salad
Spam
Tamago
Hot Dog Roll
Gyoza
Edamame
ISCOVER A WORLD OF CUISINESVisit any of our Shops between July 1st – 31st
ENTER-TO-WINA NAPA VALLEY GETAWAY for Two
3 DAY / 2 NIGHT
D
• at the Napa River Inn(21 and over eligibility required)
See official rules at www.mccullysc.com
EARN 3 FOR EVERY DOLLAR SPENT IN JULY
Name_______________________________________________________________
Email_______________________________________________________________
Phone______________________________________________________________
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Enter-to-win a Napa Valley Getaway!Visit www.mccullysc.com for details.
Drop entry off at any McCully Shopping Center Merchant.
www.ruthschrishawaii.com
Restaurant Row500 Ala Moana Blvd.
808.599.3860
Waikiki Beach Walk226 Lewers St. 808.440.7910
Sizzlin’ Prime Time3 Course Menu
for $42.95 Daily 5pm – 6pm
Happy Hour Daily in our lounge
5pm – 7pm
Wine Wednesdays 25% off bottles of wines
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WHERE TO DINEKobe Japanese Steak House1841 Ala Moana Blvd.941-4444
Hinone Mizunone1345 South King St.942-4848
Hifumi Japanese RestaurantChinese Cultural Plaza536-3035
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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 674-4227Stadium Market Place 488-9202Waiau 485-0227Waikele Center 678-3180Ward Center 591-5600
Kozo SushiKahala Mall • 738-KOZOKeeaumoku • 946-KOZOMoiliili • 951-KOZOPearlridge • 483-6805Pearl City • 455-6805
Taormina-Sicilian Cuisine227 Lewers St. 926-5050
Blue Hawaii Sushi1140 Kuala St., Pearl CityAcross Wal-Mart456-2128
Odoriko Japanese Restaurant2400 Koa Ave.923-7368
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WHERE TO DINETanaka 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
Sakura Terrace Japanese Cafe1240 South King Street 591-1181
Makino Chaya98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100
Yoshi1427 Makaloa St. 941-6891
Yakiniku Million626 Sheridan St.596-0799
Red House In Honolulu835 Keeaumoku St. #I-101 B944-0088
Shochan449 Kapahulu Ave., 2nd Floor225-0603
Yakiniku LuLuRaRa915 Keeaumoku Street941-9112
MEXICANWahoo’s Fish TacoKahala • 4614 Kilauea Ave.732-9229Ward • 940 Auahi St.591-1646
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1055 Alakea St.525-8585
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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 Hotel 923-2277
SWEETSIce Forest 202 Merchant Street383-1824
Nuuanu Okazuya1351 Nuuanu Ave.533-6169
Fukuya Delicatessen & Catering2710 S. King St.946-2073
Adega Portuguese1138 Smith Street566-5909
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PORTUGUESE SHABU SHABUHanaki RestaurantManoa Marketplace2756 Woodlawn Drive988-1551
Crab City3441 Waialae Ave.780-3115626-5368
SHOR American Seafood GrillHyatt Regency Waikiki Beach2424 Kalakaua Ave.923-1234 ext. 59
OKAZUYA3660 on the Rise 3660 Waialae Ave.737-1177
PACIFIC RIM
Pho My Lien98-150 Kaonohi St. 488-4900
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3441 WAIALAE AVE
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Asahi Grill, a homeylocal eatery locatedon Ward Avenue, is
constantly bustling withactivity. Friendly conversa-tions can be heard amongdiners, while new cus-tomers are greeted warmlyupon entry. According tomanager Victoria Sayno,Asahi Grill is popular andwell known among localsand tourists alike becauseof both its food and friend-ly customer service. Theeatery opened Feb. 16,2007 and continues to be ahot spot for local-stylebreakfast, lunch and dinner.
“We have a lot of touristsfrom Japan, Taiwan andfrom the Mainland, but wehave a lot of locals, too,”Sayno says. “They knowabout the food because thefood is really good.”
Asahi Grill is renownedfor its famous Oxtail Soup($12.95), which is its sig-nature dish, according toSayno.
“The Oxtail Soup is ahybrid of old and new,” sheexplains. “The Oxtail Soupis a recipe from KapiolaniCoffee Shop (where a lotof us at Asahi Grill workedpreviously) and has beenre-created for the diners atAsahi Grill. It’s one of ourtop-selling dishes.”
Besides its famousOxtail Soup, Asahi Grillalso is known for otherlocal favorites, includingChopped Steak ($8.25) —tender beef stir-fried withvegetables in a savorysauce — Loco Moco withBrown Gravy ($8.95), ahomemade hamburgerpatty with two eggs andsmothered with gravy; and
three different types offried rice.
“We have the PortugueseFried Rice with Two Eggs($6.75, $5.25 small orderwith one egg), Lup CheongFried Rice ($7.25, $5.75small order) and the KimChee Fried Rice ($7.25,$5.75 small order),” Saynosays.
Two salads also areincreasingly popular atAsahi Grill: Asahi Salad($9.95), a medley of freshromaine lettuce, shrimp,cucumber, tofu and avoca-do with soy dressing, andSoft Shell Crab Salad($11.25), a mixture of freshromaine lettuce toppedwith soft shell crab,cucumber, avocado andtobiko. Asahi Grill also
features a number of dailyspecials, including PotRoast Beef ($9.95) andSweet Sour Spare Ribs($8.75) on Sundays, andRoast Turkey ($8.75) andTripe Stew ($8.50) onWednesdays.
Besides its popular localfavorites that are served allday, customers are sure tofind delicious dishes onAsahi Grill’s breakfastmenu.
“Our No. 1 best-sellerfor breakfast is the AsahiBreakfast ($9.50), whichcomes with tossed salad,miso soup, rice (we havebrown rice available) anda choice of mahi mahi,salmon/saba or opakapa-ka,” says Sayno. “OurBanana Hotcakes ($6.25,
$4.75 half-order) alsoare popular.”
Sayno explains thatAsahi Grill is current-ly promoting its EarlyBird Special from 6:30to 10 a.m., featuring MiniIsland Breakfast ($5) —morning meat with onescoop of rice and one egg— as well as Hotcake (onepiece) and Egg ($4) break-fast.
Besides its dine-inmenu, Asahi Grill alsooffers takeout and cateringservices to its customers.Items on Asahi Grill’sCatering menu includelocal favorites such as
Garlic Chicken ($35 small,$65 large), ShrimpTempura ($70 small, $110large), Hamburger Patti($55 small, $85 large) andFried Rice ($40 small, $65large).
While regular items onthe eatery’s menu — suchas Oxtail Soup — are often
customer favorites,Sayno says thatAsahi Grill is plan-ning to expand itsmenu in the future to
include more dishes.New menu items cur-
rently include TeriyakiPork Chops ($9.50) andSpecial Steamed Fish($9.50).
“Teriyaki Pork Chops isa really good menu itemright now,” says Sayno. “Ithink we’re planning toadd more dishes later on… like Filipino dishes;we’ve already added theSteamed Fish, which is aChinese dish.”
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A Hot Spot ofLocal Flavors
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ASAHI GRILL WARD515 Ward Ave., Honolulu
593.2800Sunday-Thursday, 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m.Friday-Saturday, 6:30 a.m.-11 p.m.
Chopped Steak ($8.25)Salome Anderson,
Victoria Sayno and Angelita Moritawith Banana Hotcakes ($6.25,
$4.75 half-order)Oxtail Soup ($12.95)Steamed Fish ($9.50)
Shrimp Tempura ($13.95)
Leah Friel photos