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Chris Mitchell,
Makino Chaya’s
general manager
of operations
No longer just a buffet-only restaurant, Makino Chaya prepares tore-introduce its menu of made-to-order items today following afour-year absence. See page 4 | Nathalie Walker photo
Sushi Ichiban rolls out its latest culinary creations | 12There’s something for everyone at Panya Bistro | 16
ALSO:Marvelous monchong,
ahi dishes at Ocean House | 8
ALSO:Marvelous monchong,
ahi dishes at Ocean House | 8
Returnof theMenu
There’s no better way to start theday than with marvelous stacks ofFrench toast before you. And loyal
readers, this luxurious breakfast creationis yet another one of my many guiltypleasures. It’s just ridiculously good —stealing my heart with each and everybite!Contrary to popular belief, French
toast was not created in France, butrather Spain, with a recipe dating back tomedieval times. Even back then, they
knew French toastwas worthy enoughto be categorized asthe “most importantmeal of the day.”Gaga for this
crazy carb creation,it was my missionthis week to feaston some of the best
“Ono, You Know” French toast around.Now that I’m stuffed and blissfully satis-fied, I can tell you that the followingestablishments get two “yums” up in mybook!
The VerandaI was treated to an elegant and refined
dining experience on The Veranda at theMoana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa,as nothing could be more delightful thanawakening my senses while amid the ele-gance of classic Victorian architecture,shaded under the canopy of a historicbanyan tree, while taking in the melodicsounds of live music and the crashing ofthe waves along the Waikiki shoreline.Craving the deliciously rich flavors of
French toast, I knew my day was off to the
perfect start when executive sous chefRichard Lancaster of the Moana Surfriderpresented me with the Tahitian VanillaHawaiian Bread French Toast ($16) withwarm maple syrup and whipped honey-rum butter.“Our rendition of the French toast is
special in that when it comes to the eggmixture we also include nutmeg, cinna-mon and Tahitian bean vanilla, in addi-tion to a touch of sugar and salt whichbrings out the flavors,” says Lancaster,adding that this favored item is availableon the a la carte breakfast menu dailyfrom 6 to 10:30 a.m. Lancaster’s Frenchtoast is incomparable by many standardsand when topped with a symphony ofberries, including raspberries, blueber-ries and blackberries — it’s quite entranc-ing to say the least. Don’t forget to pairyour French toast with some of TheVeranda’s famous teas; after all, tea timeis a time-honored tradition here at theMoana.
The VerandaMoana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa
2365 Kalakaua Ave.921.4600
Kenny’s RestaurantChildhood memories come back
once I set foot in Kenny’s Restaurant
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By Alana Folen | Photos by Leah Friel
Above: The author enjoys a lovely day in Hawaiinei with an exquisite plate of Tahitian VanillaHawaiian Bread French Toast ($16) from TheVeranda at the Moana Surfrider, A WestinResort & Spa.
Here’s atoaststarting your
day off
to
EDITORAlana Folen
Phone: 695.6307diningout@
staradvertiser.com
SALES MANAGERSandi SakaguchiPhone: 342.8802SSakaguchi@
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SPECIAL SECTIONS EDITOR
Bill MossmanPhone: 529.4863
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Dining OutDining Out is a weekly
advertising supplement published by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser.
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Makino Chaya is an island favorite when it comes to buffet-style eating.
After opening nearly a decade ago, it hasbecome the place to enjoy mountains of crabs legs,grilled salmon, lobster tails, calamari steak, all styles ofshrimp, sushi and any other deep-sea creature you candream up, all for an incredibly affordable price.
But, as Bob Dylan once sang, times are a-changing.Now, in addition to all the items folks expect to find
in the buffet line, Makino Chaya will be offering evenmore food with the re-introduction of a pre-set menu.
“We’re going back to our roots,” says Jo Makino,president of operations. “In the past, we used to havea menu along with the buffet, and everything was all-you-can-eat. Everyone really liked (the menu) — that’swhat distinguished us from the regular buffets — andpeople always ask about it, and I think it’s time to bringit back.”
With the menu’s return to the dining room alsocomes the arrival of new items like Puri Puri Shrimp,Saba Shio Yaki, Sake Shio Yaki, Iddako Karage and KuroButa Sausage. Past buffet favorites like Miso Butterfish,Pork Katsu and Half-Shell Oysters also will be making amuch-anticipated comeback.
“It’s pretty much all-you-can-eat everything,” Makinoexclaims. “It’s going to befood galore!”
In addition, some itemscurrently found in the buffetline will be shifted onto themenu, like the tempura.
“The tempura wenormally put on thebuffet right now, but
we’re going to do that to-order so that way it comes outnice and hot, nice and crispy,” explains Makino of theswitch.
“All the stuff on the menu is cooked to order,” he adds,“so everything comes out fresh, hot, crispy — you name it.”
Cold items also will be made-to-order from the sushibar: Maguro, Hokki Gai, Ebi, Tamago, Unagi, Soy BeanRoll, Ikura, Soft Shell Crab Roll, Sashimi Mori and more.
“We have all the udons and sobas, we even have curry,too,” Makino adds. “And we’re going to do a monthly spe-cial every month starting in May.”
Dishes being considered as future features include KingCrab, Live Abalone and Dungeness Crab with Black Beanand Garlic.
“I think we’re going to change the menu quite often,”Makino says. “It just depends how our customers like itand what’s in season.”
And the best part is, customersdon’t have to choose which way theywant to dine. For the regular buffet
price ($13.98, lunch, weekdays;$16.98, lunch, weekends; $28.98,
dinner, weekdays; and $29.98, din-ner, weekends), people can eat totheir hearts’ content from boththe buffet line and the new menu.
“People can order off themenu and they can also
pick from the buffet.It gives people anoption,” Makinoexplains. “It’s bet-ter, I think; it’s awhole different‘buffet.’”
MAKINOCHAYABRINGS BACK THE MENUstorybySARAHPACHECO photosbyNATHALIEWALKER
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MAKINOCHAYA
1 Makino Chaya employees Kacie Gushiken andDevin Yamada with Makino Chaya’s new menus. 2Oysters with cheese and bacon are making a come-
back at the eatery. 3 Puripuri Tempura is a new itemto hit the menu. 4 Agedashi Tofu. 5 and 6 Sobaand Baby Tako Karaage are other favorites at Makino
Chaya. 7 Teppan chef Long Nguyen cooks up somedelicious cuisine for hungry customers.
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Where: Westridge Shopping
Center, 98-150 Kaonohi St.
#2169
Hours: Open for lunch 11:45
a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday-
Friday, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Saturday-SundayOpen for dinner 5:45-9 p.m.
Monday-Thursday, 5:30-9
p.m. Friday-Sunday
Call: 486.5100
Notes: Even more changes
are in store for Makino
Chaya. The 10-year-old
restaurant will be undergoing
a few renovations in the
coming months, beginning
with an upgrade of the entire
air-conditioning system and
a new coat of paint on the
walls. Additional upgrades
also are being discussed, so
stay tuned.
Also Available Curry & SteakMonday-Sunday 10am–10pm
SUSHI BAR SPECIAL
15% OFFWITH COUPON
SUSHI BAR SPECIAL
15% OFFWITH COUPON
Not to be combined with otherspecial offers. Beveragesexcluded. Expires 4/29/11
SHRIMPTEMPURALUNCH SPECIAL
$8.95
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3579 Waialae Avenue737-8820
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Maple Garden /Yen King909 Isenberg Street • 941-6641
www.MapleGardenHawaii.com
7 CourseMenu $145
(Ask about extendedgraduation hours)
All You Can Eat BuffettLunch: 11:00am - 2:00pm
Adult $11.95 • Child $7.50
Dinner: 5:00pm - 8:30pmAdult $15.95 • Child $9.00
7 CourseMenu $145
GRADUATIONSPECIAL
beachhousewaikiki.com • 921-4600 • Complimentary valet parking.
an easter brunch buffetapril 24, 2011 10:00am ~ 1:30pm
$75 per adult, $87 with champagne,$37 per child
an easter dinner buffetapril 24, 2011 5:00pm ~ 9:00pm
$95 per adult, $110 with champagne,$47 per child
a celebration ofspring flavors.
1 Shanghai Bok Choy and BlackMushrooms in Black Bean Sauce($16.95)2 Ong Choy in Chili Sauce ($12.95)
Courtesy photos
Seafood Village ChineseCuisine, a familiar fix-ture in the Hyatt
Regency Waikiki Resortand Spa for more than15 years, is a quite pop-ular dining spot, but, assomeone who choosesnot to eat meat, its namemay put you off. After all,you’d much rather go snor-keling or visit the aquarium toenjoy your favorite fish. But savvy veggie lovers know that sometimes
you have to dive beneath the surface of a restau-rant’s name to discover its hidden treasures.
Executive chefSonny So enjoysusing his culinaryskills to please anypalate, and here heshares a couple ofhis favorite vegetari-an dishes withDining Out readers.Ong Choy in Chili
Sauce ($12.95) pret-ty much speaks foritself. Fresh, greenong choy (all the“choys,” by the way,
are quite nutritious) is the star here, with just theright touch of chili pepper and ginger to spice itup, enhancing its natural flavor. The chef also recommends Shanghai Bok Choy
and Black Mushrooms in Black Bean Sauce($16.95). The texture of the large, hearty mush-rooms perfectly complements the tasty greens,and the black bean sauce — which Chef So cleverlysubstitutes for the traditional oyster sauce — addsa protein-rich punch to further accommodate hisvegetarian guests.So whether or not you consider the creatures of
the sea “seafood,” you and your appetite will getalong swimmingly with Seafood Village ChineseCuisine.
Contact Terri Hefner at diningout@staradvertiser.com
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Reeling in Seafood’s Treasures
Seafood VillageChinese CuisineWhere: Hyatt RegencyWaikiki Resort and Spa
Call: 971.1818
Hours: Open daily, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. for lunch,5-10 p.m. for dinner
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Honolulu Design Center • On Kapiolani between Pensacola & Piikoi St. • 1250 Kapiolani Blvd. • t: 956-1250
Contemporary Asian American CuisineHonolulu Design Center • 2nd FloorFree covered parking
StageRestaurantHawai i . com Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30a-1:30pSpecial Dinner Mon-Sat 5-9p
Photo: Nori-san, Kau Kau and John Akina Photography
Get 2for 1 Dinner andEnjoy the Party!
Stage 4th Birthday Party Celebration!
Celebrate Stage Restaurant’s 4th Birthday Party with our special “2 for 1 Dinner” offer. Whether you’re a long time fan of Stage or a 1st timer… 1/2 your Dinner tab is on us! *Stage’s successful 4 years has captured high praise and honors such as the Ilima Awards and Hale Aina Best Awards. Stage has refined its Contemporary Asian American menu for 2011 while maintaining our high standard for dining service, impressive wine cellar and stellar customer satisfaction. So join the party and experience Stage’s Award Winning dining performances today.
Reservations required, please call 808.237.5429This event has SOLD OUT 3yrs in a row. Special early 5pm dinner seating
2 for 1 Dinner celebration ends Saturday Apr. 23 Closed Sunday, April 17Dine-In only. Offer is good for food only. May not be combined with other offers. All other Stage weeklyspecials are not available during this promotionCall 808.237.5429for reservations and details.
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FINAL WEEKEND
Events and BanquetsHonolulu Design Center • 2nd Floor
Free covered parkingContact Leena at 808.237.5480 or
info@honoluludesigncenter.comCupolaHawai i . com
Events and Banquets
When you think of event spaces on Oahu, youmight envision hotels, business conference rooms,
select restaurants…butwhat about the Honolulu
Design Center?! Thisarchitectural beauty is
home to 3 unique eventspaces on. The CupolaTheatre, a state of theart venue, transforms
into a business lectureroom, seated dinner space, movie theatre,
wedding reception hall and much more. For asmall networking event, singles night, birthday
party or bachelor/bacheloretteparty, The Ice Baron the 2nd Floor of HDC is just the place. Andfinally, the outdoor Sunset Terrace is one of
Oahu’s most urban and hip space overlooking thehustle and bustle of the city. Perfect to
host an ultra private event with a NYC feel. Book events at
Honolulu Design Center by emailinginfo@honoluludesigncenter.com or call
Leena Haija directly at 808.237.5480
A Blank Canvas for your Creativity
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Escape to a world ofcomfort and relax-ation at Ocean
House, conveniently locat-ed beachfront in theOutrigger Reef Hotel,where guests have everyopportunity to spoil them-selves silly with impecca-ble cuisine and breathtak-ing oceanfront views ofWaikiki and DiamondHead.Operations manager
David Nagaishi says OceanHouse takes pride in itsfruit de mer, among manyother culinary master-pieces, including itshearty portions of SlowRoasted Prime Rib Au Justhat is both tender andjuicy. However, it’s the FireRoasted Monchong($29.50), Arugula Salad($8.50) and Sizzling AhiCarpaccio ($14.50) thatNagaishi couldn’t help butrave about.“The Fire Roasted
Monchong is a Hawaiianbig-scaled Pomfret with abeautiful flavor grilledwith a Yuzu, oyster creamsauce, ginger, cilantro andserved over jasmine rice,”Nagaishi says, “It’s reallytasty and it’s a unique fish.You won’t find monchongon too many menus.”Lighter in fare, but full of
flavor, the Fire RoastedMonchong pairs perfectlywith the Sizzling AhiCarpaccio, an appetizerfeaturing melt-in-your-mouth sashimi-style ahiserved on a bed of radishsprouts, Maui onions andgreen onions. The dish issprinkled with a blend ofHawaiian salt and toga-rashi, laced with a sizzlingsesame and peanut oil,with a touch of shoyu.“This is an extremely
popular appetizer that ourguests can’t seem to getenough of,” he says.The Arugula Salad is a
refreshing blend ofWaimanalo baby arugulatossed in a citrus vinai-grette served overcaramelized pears and fin-ished with candied wal-nuts and shaved ReggianoParmesan cheese.
Catering Hotline 783-7901
Oven Fresh Roast Pork, Char Siu, Roast Duck, Roast Chicken
Fresh Made Dim Sum, Manapua, Pastries
Ala Moana Shopping Center Makai Market
Windward Mall Food Courtwww.chinatownexpress-hawaii.com
With coupon; one offer percoupon. CASH SALES ONLY.While supplies last. Not validwith any other promotion or
discount. Expires 4/30/11
Six Manapua(Steamed or Baked)
$599With coupon; one offer percoupon. CASH SALES ONLY.While supplies last. Not validwith any other promotion or
discount. Expires 4/30/11
Six MacauMalasadas
$499
841-0931Kam Shopping Center
Open 6am Daily
at Kenny’sBreakfast Specials
(served until 1pm)Seafood Benedict $13.99Prime Rib & Eggs $15.99Baked Country Ham & Eggs $13.99
Complete Dinner Specials (served after 10am)
Shrimp Scampi $19.99Prime Rib & Shrimp Scampi $26.99Prime Rib Au Jus
Regular Cut $22.99Kenny’s Cut $26.99
We can CATER your EASTER PARTIES Call for details!
Starter: Soup of the day, Ceasar or Tossed Green Salad
Dessert: Choice of Jello, Ice Cream, Pudding, Pumpkin, Custard,Lemon Meringue, Boston Crème or Apple pie.
Beverage: Choice of soda, iced tea, Lion’s coffee or premium hot tea
All dinner entrees served with hot vegetables and choice ofrice (fried rice 60¢ extra), mashed potato, or french fries.
RESTAURANTSUNTORY
20%OFFDinner Menu
Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floorrestaurantsuntory.com • 922-5511
Must present coupon upon ordering. Not to be combined with any other offer or special.
Valid thru 4/30/11.
An additional 10% of your purchase will bedonated to the Japanese Red Cross+
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A marvelous dishfor monchong lovers
Ocean HouseWhere: OutriggerReef Hotel2169 Kalia Road
Call: 923.2277
Hours: Breakfastserved daily from 7 to11 a.m. Dinner serveddaily from 5 to 10 p.m.
1 Ahi Carpaccio ($14.50)2 Fire Roasted Monchong($29.50) 3 David Nagaishi,operations manager.4 Arugula Salad with citrusvinaigrette served overcarmelized pears with candiedwalnuts and Parmesan shav-ings ($8.50)
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Liu puts stamp on perfect pork chops
Owned and operated by Henry Liu,New Liu’s Chop Suey remains astaple when it comes to top-
notch Cantonese-style cuisine inKalihi. Located in KamehamehaShopping Center on North SchoolStreet, the Chinese restaurant pres-ents customers with appealing fami-ly-style entrees in a casual atmos-phere.“I opened the restaurant
in 2002 and customerslove the food here, espe-cially my Salt and PepperPork Chop on Rice($4.75, $7.95 fullorder),” Liu says. “Iwas taught this recipeby one of my mentors,but I’ve added my owntwist to it, and it hasbecome one of our signaturedishes.”The pork chops are marinat-
ed with a slew of ingredients,including Chinese fivespice, garlic, pepper andsalt, then fried to perfec-tion and lastly, garnishedwith red chili pepper,
Chinese parsley, slivers of garlic and adash of white wine.
“Once you smell the aroma of thepork chops, I promise you you’llbecome very hungry,” says Liuwith a smile. “We also have morethan 30 popular dishes that weserve day and night for less than$5, and everything is made to order.”Liu also recommends that diningenthusiasts try his MinuteChicken Cake Noodle ($4.75)and Stuffed Eggplant on Rice($4.75), made from aForbidden City recipe.
“We’ve been very busy. Thelocation is perfect,
our prices arer e a s o n a b l eand people
can book par-ties here as well,” Liuexplains. “We alsodo catering and filla lot of take-outorders. About 85percent of ourbusiness can be
credited to take-outorders.”
left Owner Henry Liu ravesabout New Liu’s Chop Suey’sSalt and Pepper Pork Chopwith Rice ($4.75) and MinuteChicken Cake Noodle ($4.75).2 Salt and Pepper Pork Chopon Rice ($4.75/$7.95) is gar-nished with red chili pepper,Chinese parsley and garlic.
Leah Friel photos
New Liu’sChop Suey Where:KamehamehaShopping Center, 1620 N. School St.
Call:841.8668
Hours:Open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Now Accepting Reservations • 33444411 WWaaiiaallaaee AAvveennuuee || 662266--55336688
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Entrees & More!
Open Daily 11am to 9pm
Private Room Available
BYOB
15%OFF
BY CHEF JJ
98-150 Kaonohi St. • Tel: 486-5100
With Family and GroupLUNCH & DINNER
BIRTHDAY SPECIAL
Excluding Holidays. Must have minimum party of 4. One Birthday coupon per party of 4. Coupon valid on
actual birthday, ID required. Not combinable with other discounts. Discounts off regular adult price.
No online or photo-copied coupons. Expires 5/1/11
FREE BIRTHDAY MEALFOR ANY AGE
20% OFF
2380 Kuhio Ave • Tel: 923-2260$2/2 hr. parking Miramar at Waikiki Mon-Fri 5:30-10pm
Excluding Holidays. 1 Coupon per group. Must have valid ID. Not Combinable with other discounts. Discounts off regular adult price.
No online or photo-copied coupons.Expires 5/1/11
LUNCH &DINNER 20% OFF
KAMA‘AINA SPECIAL!
Excluding Holidays. Not combinable with other discounts.65 or older w/Coupon & ID. No online or photo-copied
coupons. One coupon per person. Discounts off regular adult price. Expires 5/1/11
SENIOR SPECIAL30% OFF50% OFF
Lunch Dinner
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Local Japanese fare meetscontemporary elegance atKochi Restaurant &Lounge, the ever-bustlingeatery that caters to just
about everyone.Dining Out recently sat down with general man-
ager Reid Mochizuki, who was eager to share howKochi keeps bringing customers back time andtime again.
DO: Kochi Restaurant & Lounge has proven tobe a popular hotspot among locals craving tastygrinds. Tell us more about the restaurant’s philos-ophy.Mochizuki: Kochi opened a little more than
three years ago and we brand ourselves as alocal-style Japanese restaurant. Many of the dish-es are quite reflective of our customer base and
incorporate many local flavors.
DO:What exactly brings out the local flavors inyour food? Also, what are some of your most-requested dishes?Mochizuki: We use a lot of ingredients like
fresh ahi, fresh salmon and fresh tako, forinstance. There are many things here that localswho dine here will be very familiar with. We havethe Shrimp Tempura Roll with Spicy Tuna($13.95). It’s dressed with a Kabayaki sauce(sweet, soy-based sauce), that doesn’t over-whelm the dish — it has a really nice, clean flavor.And the spicy tuna itself is a creation of our sushichef Aaron Kumura. It has a nice kick to it and isa bit spicier than your average spicy tuna.The Take Nigiri Set ($27.95) is a 10-piece assort-
ment of fresh Nigiri sushi with hamachi salmon,New Zealand snapper, eel, scallop, squid andmore.Customers also can’t miss out on one of our
signature dishes, the Kurobuta Kakuni ($18.95),the highest quality braised pork in a shoyu-gingerstock served with a hatcho miso reduction. Themeat is fork-tender, and we work really hard onthat dish. I also recommend our Spicy GarlicFurikake Chicken ($7.95, $11.95 family style). Thisdish features tasty boneless chicken filets servedwith garlic aioli and furikake.The Blackened Ahi ($18.95) is another favorite.
The fresh ahi is flavored with a shichimi(Japanese red pepper) cream sauce and akabayaki drizzle.
DO: Who’s the mastermind behind allthese wonderful creations?Mochizuki: Kochi’s senior partner Lee
Takara is ultimately responsible for menudevelopment. We have more than 100 itemson the menu, so there’s pretty muchsomething for everyone.
DO: Readers will be pleased to know that noMSG is added to Kochi’s cuisine. Many turn toyou folks when it comes to celebrating specialevents as well as casual dinners with the family,correct?Mochizuki: Yes, the restaurant is very accom-
modating to large groups. We can seat parties of20 to 30 people for regular dinner service, and theweekends are when we cater to a lot of parties.
DO: Kochi also offers a special birthday promo-tion and a special deal for the keiki. What is thatabout?Mochizuki: If you show your ID within five days
of your birthday, you receive a free entree whenaccompanied by at least two paying adults. OnMondays and Tuesdays, kids eat free with at leastone paying adult. Our kid’s menu offers a choiceof chicken katsu, hamburger steak, teriyaki chick-en, breaded mahimahi or teri beef for $4.95. Allplates off the kids’ menu also come with a softdrink and ice cream.
DO: All entrees are served a la carte here, butthere are dinner combination sets available aswell?Mochizuki: Yes. Everything here is served fami-
ly-style, but we do have two-choice ($18.95) andthree-choice ($22.95) sets that come with greensalad, miso soup, rice and ice cream. Diners canselect from a wide range of entrees, such asshrimp tempura, ahi poke, teriyaki
chicken, shoyu garlic ahi,New York steak, sashimi,chicken katsu, misoyakisalmon and teri beef.Also, we do have anearly bird special, so
between 5and 6:30p.m.,
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Kochi Restaurant & Lounge
Where: 1936 South King St.
Call: 941.2835
Hours: Sunday through Thursday
from 5 p.m. to midnight, and Friday
and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Happy Hour, daily from 5 to 7 p.m.
Check for happy hour specials.
Website: kochihawaii.com1
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A Restaurant for Every Occasion
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Kenny’s Restaurant hasbeen a landmark inHawaii for the past 45
years, specializing in manykamaaina favorites. Today,the Kalihi eatery continuesto feed diners with deliciousdishes prepared by chefErnesto Yeban.Dining Out recently paid a
visit to Kenny’s Restaurant,where we caught up withhusband and wife Philip andBetty Ho, who were enjoyinga casual breakfast together.
Philip Ho: “I ordered the Polish
Sausage with Scrambled Eggs($7.89) and a side of spinach.
Betty ordered the GomokuWon Ton Min ($8.29). “Wecome to Kenny’s about threetimes a week for breakfast.We especially like the atmos-phere and the fact that they’rediabetic-friendly. I’m diabeticand they have a lot of foodsthat I can eat.”
Kenny’sRestaurant Where:1620 N. School St.
Call:841.0931
Hours:Sunday throughThursday from 6 a.m.to 10 p.m., and Fridayand Saturday from 6a.m. to 11 p.m.
any of our a la carte dishescome with a free rice andmiso soup set.
DO: You say the bestway to enjoy the food hereis to order family-style —that way you get to samplea little bit of everything,right?
Mochizuki: Yes. Oursteaks are already pre-cutfor you, as well as our porkchops, so everything canbe easily passed around.And our entire menu isavailable throughout theentire restaurant, whetheryou choose to eat in thedining room, lounge orbar. Our regulars who fre-quent the lounge also will
bring their friends andfamily to have dinner orcelebrate special occa-sions in our dining room.And vice versa, some peo-ple don’t know we have alounge, when people findout they can receive thesame food served in thedining room while relaxingin the lounge with a beer— they love that.
DO: What is offered atthe bar that draws in thecrowds on a regular basis?
Mochizuki: We have a
good selection of Japaneseand domestic beers, sake,wine and cocktails. It’s apretty extensive list.
DO: What do you thinkmakes Kochi so appealingto diners?
Mochizuki: I think it’show we respond to ourlocal community. We wel-come our guests to come inwith their shorts or slip-pers; it’s basically a restau-rant for every occasion.Our menu has changedover time in response to
our customers who havemade suggestions. Itmakes a differencebecause such a largepercentage of our cus-tomers are repeat cus-tomers, so we really getto know them and inturn they give us posi-tive feedback.
Kenny’s Restaurantwhere we’re eating at...
1 Exquisite presentation is key at Kochi. 2 Kochi general manager Reid Mochizuki andserver Desiree Ouchi show off a couple of local favorites to repeat customers. 3 SpicyGarlic Furikake Chicken ($7.95/$11.95 family style) 4 Kurobuta Kakuni ($18.95)5 Blackened Ahi ($18.95) 6 Ten-piece Take Nigiri Set ($27.95) 7 Japanese and domes-tic beers, sake, wine and cocktails are offered nightly at Kochi’s bar.
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Ichiban still rolling alongSushi IchibanWhere:3579 Waialae Ave.
Call:737.8820
Hours:Open daily, from10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.and 5 to 10 p.m.
The No. 1 and OnlyHere are three delicious reasons why Sushi
Ichiban continues to live up to its name as a pre-mier sushi restaurant in Hawaii:
�1. Chef’s Choice Sashimi Plate ($35)This special plate features more than 20 differ-
ent pieces of sashimi, with the selection of fishchanging daily, ranging from maguro, to salmon,shiromi, aji and more.
�2. Chef’s Special Maguro Tempura —Teishoku ($8.95 lunch, $14.95 dinner)According to Kusaka, the maguro tempura is
made up of tuna and is very meaty. “It’s serveddaily depending on availability,” he says, addingthat the teishoku plate is served with miso soup,rice, salad with house dressing, choice of sashimior California roll, tsukemono and ice cream (din-ner only).
�3. Oxtail Soup with Ramen or Rice($12.95)Featuring tender oxtail, mushroom and mixed
vegetables of cabbage, green onion and Chineseparsley soaked in a flavorful broth. Served with aginger sauce on the side.
Sushi Ichiban hasbeen turning headsand welcoming
appetites since it openedits doors last June onWaialae Avenue.As one of Hawaii’s pre-
mier restaurants andsushi bars open for lunchand dinner, Sushi Ichibanpresents diners with tan-talizingly fresh Japanesecuisine at an affordableprice.You name it, Sushi
Ichiban has got it — fromsushi to teishoku combos,ramen, udon, soba, sashi-mi and more. Sushi chef Marc Kusaka
recently joined the team,having previously workedas a sushi chef forMorimoto Waikiki.“I like being able to be
creative and wow peoplewith my creations,”Kusaka says. “I’ve beenmaking sushi for morethan seven years, and
presentation is veryimportant to me. You onlyget one chance to make afirst impression.”Kusaka has been
impressing sushi connois-seurs with a few favorites,including the Chef’sChoice Sashimi Plate andthe Chef’s Special MaguroTempura. The restaurantalso serves up a slew oflocal specialties, includingOxtail Soup with Ramen orRice.
1 Chef’s Choice Sashimi Plate ($35)features more than 20 pieces of sea-worthy delights, including maguro,salmon and shiromi. 2 Chef’s SpecialMaguro Tempura ($14.95) 3 Sushichef Marc Kusaka puts the finishingtouches on a Chef’s Sashimi Plate. 4Oxtail Ramen ($12.95) can be servedwith noodles or rice.
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By Chris Fleck
Although widelyknown as the birth-place of democracy
and the Olympic Games,Greece also is recognizedfor its scrumptious lambdishes — from small sou-vlaki (skewered kebabs) tospit-roasted whole lamb.The abundance of lamb
in the European country isjust one reason why thedish is so common there,says Greek Marina co-owner Tarek Guirguis.“It is a traditional meat
in Greece,” he says. “Ittastes a bit different, butwe grow up eating it. InGreece, we love lamb.”
One of the most authenticways to serve lamb is as sou-vlaki. Called kandaulos inancient Greece, souvlaki wasoriginally served along withother meat and pita bread.More recently, however, sou-vlaki began to be sold moreconveniently by street ven-dors on a stick or wrappedin pita bread. Today, souvlaki — which
can be prepared with a vari-ety of meats — is a staple innearly all Greek restaurants,including Greek Marina inHawaii Kai. Served for lunch and din-
ner, Lamb Souvlaki($13.95/15.95) comes withchicken, beef, shrimp or incombination.
“I started making my sou-vlaki dishes about 22 yearsago. You cannot open aGreek restaurant withoutsouvlaki. People come in andexpect to see it on themenu,” Guriguis says.At Greek Marina, the lamb
is cubed and then marinatedin salt, pepper, garlic, oliveoil, cumin, red pepper and avariety of other Greek spices.The meat is then skeweredand barbecued. After barbe-cuing, the tender lamb isserved on warm pita breaddressed with tomato andtzatziki, a Greek toppingmade from yogurt and spicedwith grated cucumber andmild garlic. A tossed saladand rice come with the dish.
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1 Lamb Souvlaki ($13.95 forlunch, $15.95 for dinner)
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Greek MarinaWhere: Koko MarinaCenter, 7192 Kalani-anaole Hwy.
Call: 396.8441
Hours: Monday –Sunday 11 a.m. to 4p.m. Dinner: Sunday –Thursday, 4 to 9 p.m.;Friday and Saturday,4 to 10 p.m.
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order of the day
hen you think ofpizza, “pure” is prob-ably the last wordthat comes to mind.
However, zpizza is changing thedefinition of this infamous fastfood item with its healthy and cre-ative take on the popular pie dish.The restaurant is innovativebecause of its organic and tastyproducts, but the Hawaii fran-chise in particular is undergoing a“pure pizza” revolution, accord-ing to owner Cesar Llarenas.
“We started our new taglinethis year — ‘the pure one,’”Llarenas says. “It means that zpiz-za uses the highest-quality andbest-tasting ingredients. Ouringredients are fresh, all natural,organic, free of any additives andlower in fats.”
“The ‘pure’ (part of the tagline)is all encompassing,” echoesKaren, Cesar’s wife, who helpswith running the franchise. “Ittells you what we are about.”
The zpizza chain opened inHawaii in December 2008, with itsfirst location at Ward Centre. Thesecond zpizza store opened lastNovember in Kailua. Cesar intro-duced zpizza in Hawaii after yearsof searching for the right restau-rant franchise to own. The chain’shealthy aspect appealed to theLlarenases, as zpizza prides itselfon serving delicious productsusing fresh ingredients.
“The ingredientswe use are the high-est quality,” Cesarexplains. “We use low-fat mozzarella cheese,MSG-free pepperoniand natural chicken.We also offer a gluten-free option (for ourcrust).”
“Our dough is madefresh daily from 100percent certified organ-ic wheat,” Karen adds.“Our tomato sauce isalso 100 percent certi-fied organic. The uniquefusion of gourmet toppings thatcreate savory flavors in our piz-zas makes us different. We useingredients such as capers, truffleoil, shiitake mushrooms and pinenuts.”
The restaurant’s menu offers avariety of selections for pizzas,salads and sandwiches. The aver-age pizza — available in small,large or extra large sizes — costs$13-$15. The Napoli — made witha homemade roasted garlic sauce,Roma tomatoes, basil, Parmesanand low-fat mozzarella cheese —is one of the most popular pizzas.The Arugula Salad and the Pear &Gorgonzola Salad are two of themost highly requested saladentrees. The Rustica pizzas, how-ever, make zpizza’s menu unique,according to Karen.
“The Rusticas set us apart,” shesays. “The crust is thinner, crispi-er and lighter; it’s a free-form
pizza.”While zpizza is already
revolutionary in its piecreations, several recentchanges have takenplace on the Hawaii fran-chise’s menu. ABerkeley Vegan pizza, inwhich vegan cheese isused instead of soycheese, was introducedlast summer.“Shareables,” or appe-tizers, is anotherrecent menu addition.These “Shareables”
include the popularMediterranean Plate, a composedof flatbread and various toppingslike cucumbers, Greek olives, fetacheese, roasted peppers and hum-mus.
What’s not on the menu — butis still available to customers —is the Apple Pie Pizza, zpizza’sonly dessert. Covered with mas-carpone cheese, roasted Fujiapples, cinnamon brown sugar,toasted almonds, powderedsugar and caramel syrup, theApple Pie Pizza was part of a pre-vious promotion. It became sopopular, though, that theLlarenases decided to unofficiallykeep the dish as part of the zpiz-za menu.
“It’s like our ‘secret menu’ item;they (customers) can always askfor it,” Karen affirms.
The restaurant currently hasseveral limited-time promotions.From April 1 to May 24, zpizza isoffering a “zpassport” to its cus-tomers, in which they receive asixth pizza free after purchasingfive large or extra large “zcre-ation” pizzas. On April 24, zpizzais offering a “Family Meal Deal forFour” for its Easter promotion.For $48.95, customers will receivetwo Rusticas or any large pizza,choice of salad, an appetizerplate, four drinks and dessert forfour.
While they acknowledge thefranchise’s increasing popularity,the Llarenases know morechanges are to come for Hawaii’szpizza. These include openingmore stores islandwide, rebrand-ing the company’s image andaltering the menu. Despite thesefuture changes, the Llarenasesremain committed to serving theirhealth-conscious consumers withdelicious gourmet pizzas madewith the purest ingredients.
“Our target customers are peo-ple who appreciate high-qualitygourmet foods that are healthyand nutritious,” Karen says.“They understand the value is inthe quality of ingredients andpureness of the product and thevalue of eating healthy.
“It’s nice that (with zpizza), youdon’t have to sacrifice flavor andtaste to do that.”
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Mediterranean Plate ($7.50)
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WARD CENTRE LOCATIONWHERE: 1200 Ala Moana Blvd.CALL: 596.0066HOURS: Sunday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.WEB: stores.zpizza.com/honolulu/
KAILUA LOCATIONWHERE:151 Hekili St. CALL: 230.8400HOURS: Sunday-Thursday 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.WEB: stores.zpizza.com/kailua/
zpizza owner Ceasar Llarenas and server Jami Stout hold Santa Fe and
Pepperoni, and Greek and Cheese pizzas, respectively. The pizzas are
sold for $3.50 a slice or $26.95 for the whole pizza.
Santa Fe and Pepperoni Pizza ($26.95)
zpizzahawaii
House Special Set($15.95)
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Those with a healthy appetite for something healthfuland affordable need look no further than Shabu ShabuHouse on Kapiolani Boulevard.One glance at the menu and you'll be hooked by the
immense offerings of fresh seafood, lean cuts of meat andtasty vegetables that come in each shabu shabu set.“The House Special Set with beef and pork is the most
popular — it’s a customer favorite — and the price is very,very reasonable. There's more than enough to feed every-one,” says general manager Kenny Ikeguchi.He’s not exaggerating. The Shabu Shabu House Special
Set is a platter of thinly sliced beef and pork that looks likeit could easily satisfy two or three people. And consider-ing the total meat portions weigh in at 8 ounces (lunch,$11.95) and 12 ounces (dinner, $15.95), that estimatemight not be too far off.Another indulgent speciality is the Seafood Shabu
Shabu Set ($21.75 at both lunch and dinner), a true oceanfeast overflowing with shrimp, clams, squid, filleted basaand scallops.“I believe we are the only shabu shabu restaurant serv-
ing this large of a variety of seafood in one plate,” Ikeguchistates with a grin.However, restaurant owner Toshimitsu Matsuzaki says
what Shabu Shabu House may be best known for is its
Reaping good healthwith shabu shabu
Surviving in the restaurant industryfor eight years is a feat manycannot claim. But to flourish in a
field where food trends go in and out ofstyle faster than you can say “shabu shabu” takes determina-tion, business savvy and a quality product.
So how does Shabu Shabu House do it?“(Our food is) simple, simple but healthy and delicious,”
says general manager Kenny Ikeguchi of the straight-forwardfare found within the Kapiolani Boulevard restaurant.
Ikeguchi and owner Toshimitsu Matsuzaki opened Hawaii'sfirst hot-pot house in 2003 after seeing a need for a conven-ient and quick-service restaurant that could serve both the sin-gle and family set.
Eight years later and despite the emergence of other shabushabu restaurants, Shabu Shabu House remains the only seri-ous Japanese-style shabu shabu eatery in town.
“There never was this type of restaurant before I opened(Shabu Shabu House),” Matsuzaki says. “Now, many shabushabu restaurants haveopened, but they arenot Japanese-style, allChinese-style shabushabu.”
In Chinese-style shabushabu, according toMatsuzaki, diners selectvarious meats and veg-etable plates from cool-ers and cook their foodin a flavored broth. WithJapanese shabu shabu,however, there is a pre-set menu of items thatare delivered to thetable, and boiling hotwater is used to cook thefood quickly withoutadding any salt or oil tothe meal.
“It is a very health-conscious-type of fast-food restaurant, easy togo in, eat enough andpay cheap, and it's veryhealthy,” Matsuzakiadds. “We also serve abigger volume (of food),more than any other restaurant, but the food is healthy, so even thoughit is big portions, the next day your stomach is very comfortable.”
And if the enormous shabu shabu sets don't completely satisfyyour hunger, there also are extra side orders of meat — like rib-eyebeef ($12.95), lamb leg ($7.95), beef tongue ($7.95) — and seafood— large shrimp ($10.95), small shrimp ($6.95), lobster balls ($5.50)and scallops ($5.50) — to be had, along with side portions of veg-etables, tofu, noodles and rice.
Additional sauces and soup bases also may be ordered to addextra flavor and depth to the meal.
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Contact Sarah Pacheco at diningout@staradvertiser.com
Shabu Shabu House owner ToshimitsuMatsuzaki holds a plate of Extra Premium Kobe-Style Washugyu Beef Shabu Shabu ($34.95).
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Starting it up right with‘feel-good’ food, drinks
Panya Where: Ala MoanaCenter, 1450 Ala MoanaBlvd., Suite 2054, Hon-olulu
Call: 946.6388
Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 10p.m. daily, closed at 8p.m. Sundays.
Notes: Satellite loca-tions in downtownHonolulu (711 QueenSt. and 1111 Bishop St.)and Waikiki’s RoyalHawaiian ShoppingCenter offer up cater-ing, lunch, and deli spe-cialties from Panya,respectively. HappyHour available at AlaMoana from 3 to 6 p.m.and again from 9 p.m.to close Tuesdaysthrough Saturdays, aswell as all day Sundaysand Mondays.
By Kyle Galdeira
Annie and Alice Yeung have workedfor 14 years to build and improvePanya Bistro, constantly adding dish-
es to their eclectic menu. The siblings aimto create “Delicious andMemorable Moments,”as the tagline reads ontheir menu, and takepride in pleasing first-time customers to loyalregulars.At Panya, everything
down to the bread ismade fresh daily, and allitems are cooked with-out trans fat. Thisapproach to cookingallows customers to “feelgood about eating,” saysAnnie Yeung. The eateryoffers a hodgepodge ofdishes, cooking styles andpresentations, and whenasked how she woulddescribe Panya’s style, Yeung concludes:“Hawaii is such a melting pot. We want tobe able to cater to everyone.” Yeung added that she and her sister
were influenced by cuisine in their homeof Hong Kong, and in many cases, what-ever comfort food or favorite meals theyare craving end up being served atPanya. “Whatever we miss from home,we bring here!” Yeung quips.
With its central location in Ala MoanaCenter, and plentiful parking available,Panya offers a calm, relaxing environmentin which diners can enjoy pau hana pupusand drinks, or a full meal initiated by one— or more — delectable appetizers.
The Steamed Clams($11.95) make a perfectstarter or simply a lightmeal, and are cooked to per-fection in a wine or sake(you make the call) reduc-tion that also is infused withred onions, assorted spicesand bacon. Dip some ofPanya’s fresh French breadinto the garlic sauce andsoak up all the flavors thatpair perfectly with thelarge, fresh clams.
Other popular Panyapupu favorites includethe Fried ChickenWings ($7.95) thatcome with a sweet and
spicy shoyu sauce, freshly made SpicyWon Ton ($7.95) and the Fried BabyOctopus ($9.95). Panya also offers up a stellar Happy
Hour from 3 to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to closingTuesdays through Saturdays, and all daySundays and Mondays with both food anddrink specials to please any taste. The barserves up a host of signature cocktails,including the green apple or lychee marti-nis or various well drinks, for $5 apiece.
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Extra Premium Kobe-Style Washugyu BeefShabu Shabu.“Our speciality is the Kobe,” Matsuzaki
says with pride. “The price is unbelievablecompared to other restaurants that serveKobe beef. And the quantity is huge.”The secret lies in the beef, which comes
from cows that are a crossbreed of theJapanese Wagyu and American BlackAngus. According to Ikeguchi, this cross-breeding leads to cows that are born withthe best genetics of both worlds and pro-duce the highest quality of “supreme tast-ing” meat.“This (type of) Kobe, we are the only
ones serving it in Hawaii,” says Matsuzaki.“It is very sweet. If someone tries it, theyunderstand.”“People can tell the difference once they
try it,” Ikeguchi adds. “People complainthat we have ruined all other meat forthem because it is so good.”The Extra Premium Kobe-Style
Washugyu Beef Shabu Shabu is available in
two sets. Set A ($34.95) is a Kobe-style beefand prawn shrimp combo plate, and Set B($34.95) is all beef. Large portions are avail-able for $9 more.All shabu shabu orders come with a
plate of assorted vegetables and fresh tofu;udon noodles; house-made gyoza; a bowlof white or brown rice; and three bowls ofShabu Shabu House's famed sesame seed,ponzu and ginger sauces, created byIkeguchi himself.
Shabu Shabu House1221 Kapiolani Blvd.597.1655Validated parking availableOpen 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 5-10 p.m. Monday-Sunday
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located in Kamehameha ShoppingCenter on North School Street, as Irecall enjoying many meals here withmy grandparents some years ago. I mustadmit, it’s been a while since I’ve beenback, but upon my recent return I washappy to know that the food was still asonolicious as ever.Kenny’s Restaurant opened its doors
45 years ago and with a friendly staffand vast menu that is constantlyimproving and changing over time, it’ssafe to say that Kenny’s caters to justabout everyone. The menu can leave theindecisive diner stumped for days, how-ever, being the breakfast lover that I am,I stuck to my gut — French toast, please!“We have Strawberry French Toast
($10.25), Coconut French Toast ($10.25)and our Original French Toast ($10.25),”says chef Ernesto Yeban. “What makes
our French toast unique is that we makeour own dipping sauce, we choose touse sweet bread over regular bread andour portion sizes are very large,” headds.“Chef Ernesto’s sauces really entice
the customers, especially the haupiasauce that is served with the CoconutFrench Toast with slivers of coconut,”says general manager Raynel Diggs.The Strawberry French Toast is anoth-
er winner in itself, topped with succu-lent strawberries, complete with astrawberry cranberry dipping sauce.For those wanting a more classicapproach to the popular breakfast dish,opt for the Original French Toast servedwith maple syrup.
Kenny’s RestaurantKamehameha Shopping Center
1620 N. School St.841.0931
Tanaka SaiminSaimin is usually the first thing that
comes to mind when you hear the nameTanaka Saimin, however, on my recentventure to the restaurant on NorthNimitz Highway, my mind was set on onething and one thing only — it was allabout the French toast!Owners Joan and Paul Watanabe make
it a priority to offer all local favorites, soof course you would expect nothing lessthan French toast with a local twist.Tanaka Saimin serves up a Sweet
Bread French Toast ($4) made withfluffy Japanese bread, dipped in a batter
of egg, milk and cinnamon. Oncecooked, its topped with a dash of pow-dered sugar.“This is a highly requested item here,”
says Tanaka Saimin general managerNani Christian. “It’s served between 7and 11 a.m. on the weekends and 9 to 11a.m. on the weekdays.“The taste and quality of the sweet
bread really makes our French toaststand out,” says Christian.Customers also can include a side
order of bacon, ham, luncheon meat,pork links, Vienna sausage, Portuguesesausage or spam for an additional priceof $1.40.
Tanaka Saimin888 N. Nimitz Hwy. Unit #103
524.2020
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ono, you know
1 Kenny’s Restaurant offers a variety ofFrench toast options, from strawberry, tococonut and original. All priced at$10.25.
2 The Veranda’s Tahitian VanillaHawaiian Bread French Toast ($16) istopped with fresh berries.
3 Tanaka Saimin’s Sweet Bread FrenchToast ($4) is a popular item on the menu.
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Ingredients:• 1 piece (12-14 ounces)Tyson Cornish game hen • 2 cups Aloha low-sodiumsoy sauce• 2 cups chicken stock• ½ cup sugar• 1 tablespoon ginger• 1 stock green onion• 1 stock Chinese parsley• 1 whole garlic, cut in half• 1 tablespoon choppedgarlic• ½ tablespoon wholeblack pepper
Preparation:• In a sauce pot, combineAloha Shoyu, chickenstock, sugar, ginger, greenonions, Chinese parsley,
garlic and black pepper.Make sure hen is sub-merged in sauce. Bring to aboil.• For presentation, tightenthe legs of hen togetherwith a string, (this will pre-vent legs from spreadingout), drop in shoyu stockand bring to boil at medi-um-high heat for a coupleof minutes. Remove anyscum. Then, simmer for 15-20 minutes, depending onthe size of the hen.• Remove hen from potand let it rest a few min-utes before serving.
Stir-fried Sugar Snap PeasIngredients:• 1 cup sugar snap peas• ¼ cup young baby corn• ¼ cup red bell pepper,cut to bite-size• 1 tablespoon vegetableoil• ½ tablespoon oystersauce• 2 tablespoons white wineor chicken stock• ½ tablespoon AlohaShoyu• pepper, to taste
Preparation:• In heated sauté pan, addoil and sugar snap peas,and sauté for 30 seconds.Add bell pepper and youngcorns, and sauté for a fewseconds. Add chickenstock, oyster sauce, shoyusauce and pepper, to taste.• Cook for a minute or twoor until the snap peas iscooked.
HO HO Chinese Cuisine590 Farrington Hwy.Kapolei Marketplace
692-9880
With the exposure we get through Dining Out, we haveseen growth in different areas of our restaurant.Over the past 5 months, we have seen a 25%increase in our party reservations. Also, our DimSum take-out counter has also gained inpopularity and we have seen a 30% increasein sales! We always receive comments fromour customers when we are included in aDining Out editorial and everyone wants totry the items that were featured. Weare thankful to Dining Out forhelping us to build and brandour restaurant!
Crystal Chan, Owner
Sue Chen, General Manager
Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine
recipe
Shoyu Chickenwith Stir-fried Sugar Snap Peas By Chef Chai Chaowasaree | 1 Serving
D I N I N G O U T | A P R I L 1 7 - 2 3 , 2 0 1 1 | 1 9
Pan Fried Bone-in Pork Chopw/ Mushroom Cream Sauce Served
with Vegetables & Pasta
Trio Shrimp SpaghettiniTiger Shrimp, Bay Shrimp in a Basil Pesto Sauce
Topped w/ Stuffed Shrimp
Includes:Mixed Seafood Salad,
Clam Chowder,& Strawberry Panna Cotta
Also available Pasta • Burgers • Salads • SandwichesOOPPEENN TTIILL MMIIDDNNIIGGHHTT!!
2919 Kapiolani Blvd., #218 MARKET CITY SHPG CNTR 735-3888
$1995$1995
HanakiShabu Shabu
11:30 am-2:30 pm5 pm-10 pm
(Closed Tuesdays)
MANOA MARKETPLACE (Tons of FREE Parking) 988-1551
$1.00 OFFHomemade Gyoza Side Orderwith this couponDine in only. One per coupon. Valid til 4-30-11
OPEN TUE-SUN LUNCH 11AM-2PM, DINNER 5-8:30PM • Closed Monday Lunch & Dinner100 N. Beretania Street #113 (Parking inside Chinese Cultural Plaza)
JapaneseRestaurant
536-3035
STEAMED BUTTER FISH
$13.95 Brown Rice Now Available
with Black Bean, Garlic & Soft Tofu includes: rice, miso soup, tsukemono & tea
HAPPY EASTER!
OpenEaster Day!
| 808.356.8300
This year, celebrate Easterwith family and friends
at Romano’s Macaroni Grill.
We will be offering our traditional menu of Mediterranean favoritesfor lunch and dinner from 10 am to 10 pm.
“Chick” CakeStrawberry Shortcake with Custard FillingLimited Quantities
$30.00
Ala Moana Center • Mall Level (Mountain side, next to Shirokiya)www.lapalmedor-usa.com 941-6161
EasterSpecial
EasterSpecial
Domestic Beer $2.50Imported Beer $3.50
4230 Waialae Ave., Kahala 1221 S. King St.737-7188 • 737-7288 597-8088
MON-THUR 10AM-10PM/FRI-SUN 10AM-11PM 10:30AM-11PM EVERYDAY
FREESide Chinese
Chicken Salad w/any entrée purchase
w/ad. exp. 4/20/11Dine-in or Take-out
Offer good at King St. only
w/an entree purchase. (Kahala location only)
KIDS EAT FREEMONDAY & TUESDAY
*KIDS - Ages 2 to 7 years old.
*1 Child per Adult
FREE ENTREE ON YOUR B-DAY!
*BIRTHDAY PERSON w/ Valid ID &
*2 ADULT (guests) to qualify.
*FREE ENTREE (up to $19 value).
1936 S . K ing St .Local Japanese Sty le DiningDinner 5 - Midnight • Late Pupus 10 - 2am
941-2835
GROUP PARTIES WELCOME!
WHERE TO DINE
Symbol KeyBreakfast
Lunch
Dinner
After Midnight
Alcohol served
Online
Catering
Atlantis Seafood & Steak2284 Kalakaua Avenue922-6868
4 Kings Kitchen2671 S. King St.951-5464
d.k Steakhouse2552 Kalakaua Ave.,Waikiki Marriott Beach Hotel931-6280
La Palme D’orAla Moana Center - Mall LevelMountain side, next to Shirokiya941-6161
Napoleon’s BakeryLocated inside of Zippy’s
Willows, The901 Hausten St.952-9200
AMERICAN
BAKERYFendu Boulangerie2752 Woodlawn Dr.Manoa Marketplace988-4310
Tropics Bar & Grill2005 Kalia RoadHilton Hawaiian Village (Ali‘i Tower)949-4321
Panya711 Queen St. 597-88801111 Bishop St. #4 536-8363Ala Moana Center 946-6388Royal Hawaiian Center 791-2969
Camellia Buffet930 McCully St.951-0511/0611
BUFFETLarry’s Bakery4369 Lawehana St.(across Target in Salt Lake)422-0059
MON-THUR:9am - 9pmFRIDAY:9am - 11pmSATURDAY:7am - 11pmSUNDAY:7am - 9pm
524-2020NEW
Steamed Basa Fish$12.95
FREE GYOZA(3 pieces)
with purchase of any regular orders2pm - 6pm
NO MSGADDED!
667777--55338888 94-050 Farrington Hwy. • Waipahu, HI 96797
ton tonramenF I N E R A M E N H O U S E
CHAR SIU RAMENWe use special Pork Belly.
Original Japanese style, more soft,more tasty and NO MSG.
You have to try it!
Char Siu Ramen
2 0 | D I N I N G O U T | A P R I L 1 7 - 2 3 , 2 0 1 1
$1 OFFAny Breadpurchases over $4
Must present coupon • exp. 4/21/11DAILY BREAD SPECIALSTUESDAY Rustic Kalamata Olive Bread
WEDNESDAY Sundried Tomato Cheesebread
THURSDAY Foccacia Derecco
FRIDAY Walnut Raisin
SATURDAY Hamakua Farms Mushroom Bread
SUNDAY Buckwheat Fig
“All Natural no added chemicals”
988-43102752 Woodlawn Dr. • Manoa Marketplace
Tues-Sat 7:30am-7pm; Sunday 7:30am-3pm
Open for Plate Lunch
Tue - Fri 10:30am - 1:30pm
237 KALIHI ST.(Corner of Kahai and Kalihi)
ph 845-0320kahaistreet-kitchen.com
DINE IN or TAKE-OUTCatering from casual to exquisite events
Signature dishes offered as
Daily Specials
“FEATURED ITEM OF THE WEEK”
Hong Kong Stuffed Chickenwith Ginger Garlic Jus
Featuring:Hong Kong Style Dim Sum
Appetizers & Soup:Tossed Green Salad • Chinese Chicken Salad
• Tofu Salad • Pasta Salad • Deep Fried ShrimpDumplings • Crispy Nori Shrimp Roll
• Scallop Soup
Hot Entree:Oyster Sauce Chicken • BBQ Ribs
• Beef Broccoli • Braised Tofu with Vegetables• Salt & Pepper Shrimp • Roast Duck
1055 Alakea St.525-8585
Easter SundayDim Sum Brunch Buffet
April 24, 2011Sitting at:
10:30 am & 12:30 pm$20.99 Adults$16.99 Seniors$13.99 Children
from age 3 to 12Children under age
of 3 are free
Free Parking Mon- Fri after 5pm & All Day Sat & Sun
www.themandalayhawaii.comMon - Sun 10:30am to 9:00pm
Excluding all coupons and other discounts. Dine-in only.
Desserts:Custard Pie • Coconut & Black
Sugar Jin Dui • Baked Cream Bun • Almond Tofu • Tapioca with
Coconut Milk • Jell-O • Fresh Fruits
WHERE TO DINE
CATERERS
Kahai Street Kitchen237 Kalihi Street,845-0320
A Catered Experience94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd.677-7744
Koko CafeHale Koa Hotel,2055 Kalia Road955-0555Call for eligibility details.949-4321
Anytime CafeMarket City Shopping Center2919 Kapiolani Blvd735-3888
CAFE
Yakiniku Camellia Buffet2494 S. Beretania St.944-0449
Makino ChayaAloha Tower Mkt place 585-6360Westridge Mall 486-5100
Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine590 Farrington Hwy692-9880
Golden Palace SeafoodRestaurant111 N. King St.521-8268
CHINESE
Duck Yun820 W. Hind Dr.Aina Haina Shopping Center373-1303 or 373-4632
Golden Duck1221 S. King St. • 597-80884230 Waialae Ave., Kahala737-7188
Chin’s Harbor View Restaurant1 Aloha Tower Drive, #283538-9881
Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Ave.738-8666
1132 Cafe999 Bishop Street • 526-17771132 Bishop St. Ste.131 • 521-1837
FREE PARKING!2494 S. Beretania St.
LUNCH 10:30am-2:30pm...$14.95DINNER 2:30pm-10pm......$21.95
50 Different Items to Choose From50 Different Items to Choose From
BREAKFAST BENTOS
$3.69*
BREAKFAST HOURSFAST FOOD ONLY
*Prices slightly higher in Kahului. Restaurant prices: Chili Frank $6.89*, Turkey Neck Soup $7.25*. Offer valid from 4/4/11 - 4/30/11. Must be a Hawaii resident 18 years of age or older to participate. No purchase necessary, other restrictions may apply. Offer cannot be combined with other promotional offers, coupons or discount cards. For complete rules and information see stores or visit www.zippys.com
Receive an entry blank with any purchase including the following:
GRAND PRIZE
$7,0001ST PRIZE
$2,000TWO 2ND PRIZES
$500 EACH
E N T E R TO WIN
in CASH GIVEAWAYS
TURKEY NECK SOUP
$6.25*
FAST FOOD10:30am - 9:30pm
NOW THRUAPRIL 30th!
CHILI FRANK PLATE
$5.89*
FAST FOOD
Chicken Breast Mul-Naeng-Myun
596-0799Since 1989
626 SHERIDAN ST. (backside of Walmart)NEW HOURS: MON-SUN 11AM-12 MIDNIGHT
YAKINIKUMILLION
11AM-3PM | $8.50Featured Items Available Only At Million
Chicken Breast Bi Bim Naeng-Myun�
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D I N I N G O U T | A P R I L 1 7 - 2 3 , 2 0 1 1 | 2 1
Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square by Times Supermarket
524-1628
Excludes set menus; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, CharSiu & other specials. Not to be combined with any
other offer. Expires 4/30/11.
Credit Card Sale Only(With Coupon)
Hong Kong Dim Sum &Regular Menu Items
Dim Sum Take Out Special! 8am-11:30am10% OFF(Charge) • 15% OFF(Cash)
Dim Sum & Reg. Menu Dine In Special!5% OFF(Charge) •10% OFF(Cash)
10% OFF
Celebrating 10Years!
Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)
5% OFF
Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Avenue738-8666
Must present couponExpires 4/30/11
Excludes set menu; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, Char Siu & other specials.
Sun.,April 24th from 9:30am to 2:30pmAdults $31.95 • Children (under 12) $14.95
PRIME RIB & ROASTED LAMB CARVING STATIONS
OMELETTE & WAFFLE STATIONS
EGGS BENEDICT, HAM, BACON, PORTUGUESE SAUSAGE
SNOW CRAB LEGS, WING DINGS, MAHI MAHI DORE
BABY BACK RIBS, RICE, GARLIC RED POTATOES
TOSSED GREEN SALAD, FRESH FRUIT, BREAD PUDDING
COMPLIMENTARY FRUIT PUNCH, COFFEE OR TEA
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Don’t forget about Administrative Assistants Week April 25 thru 29
WHERE TO DINE
FAMILY DININGAngelo Pietro Honolulu1585 Kapiolani Blvd. #110941-0555
Seafood VillageHyatt Regency Resort & SpaStreet Level, 2424 Kalakaua Ave, #102971-1818
On On at McCully1110 McCully St.946-8833
ON ONat McCully
Maple Garden/Yen King909 Isenberg St.941-6641
New Liu’s Chop SueyKam Shopping Center1620 N. School Street, #120847-1234 / 841-8668
Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square524-1628
Mandalay (The)1055 Alakea St.525-8585
Hee Hing Restaurant 449 Kapahulu Ave.735-5544
Little Villlage Noodle House1113 Smith St.545-3008
Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant Ala Moana Shopping Center1450 Ala Moana Blvd.4th Floor - Ho’okipa Terrace947-8818
BibasHale Koa Hotel, 2055 Kalia Road955-0555Call for eligibility details.
I Love Country Cafe885 Queen St.4725 Bougainville Dr.783-7901
Don Ho’s Island GrillAloha Tower Marketplace528-0807
new
WAIMALU 485-8883
98-1277 Kaahumanu St.(across from Safeway)
www.paesanohawaii.com
MANOA988-5923
2752 Woodlawn Drive
Offer valid on dine-in orders only. Must present coupon.Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons. Exp 4/30/11
WESTRIDGE SHOPPING CENTER • 488-4900(Next to Makino Chaya) 98-150 Kaonohi St., Aiea
Mon-Sat 10am-10pm • Sun 10am-8pm
facebook.com/phomylienhawaiiMilitary w/ID receive 10% OFF
April Special $4.99House Special Chinese Chicken Salad
Best “Japanese Style”Shabu Shabu in Hawaii
w/coupon. Exp. 4/23/11
M-Sat 11am-2pmDinner Nightly 5pm-10pmValidated Parking1221 Kapiolani Blvd. 597-1655
Chinese New YearChinese Chicken Salad • Scallop Soup
• Peking Duck with Buns • Oyster SauceAbalone with Vegetables • Steamed Sea Bass
with Ginger Onions • Honey Walnut Shrimp • Chicken Cake Noodle • Steamed Rice
$159$159Special Menu
for10
111N. King St. near Maunakea7am-10pm
521-8268
ALL DIM SUM$1.897AM-2PM
Party Roomsfor up to 450
FREE JAIwith purchase of
Special Menu(Monk’s Food)
No credit cardsaccepted for special menu
449 KAPAHULU AVE., STE. 101
735-5544
WWW.HEEHINGHAWAII.COM
EASTER SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFETInternational Assortment of Salads,
Ahi Poke, Hawaiian Luau,Hong Kong Dim Sum Bar
Roast Leg of Lamb,Peppered Roast Beef Carving
Favorite Chinese Entrees:Desserts
Fresh Baked CustardPie, cakes, almond float and more
$23 Adults | $22 Seniors | $11.50 keikis 4 to 12Sunday, April 4
9 am to 2:00 pm
EASTER SUNDAY SPECIAL MENUPeking Duck, Imperial Scallop Soup,
Maine Lobster Ginger Scallion,Beggars Chicken Braised Boneless Beef
Shortribs, Peipa Tofu on Spinach, Sweet and Sour Whole Fish,
Braised E Mein with DuckSteamed Rice, Mango Tapioca
$279 Table of Ten
Sunday April 24, 2011Great Salad Station
Fresh Spring Greens with Sam’s Creamy Oriental Dressing Lomi Lomi Salmon • Seafood Salad
Island Style Sweet Potato Macaroni Salad
Fresh Poke StationTako Poke • Shoyu Kajiki Poke
Peel ‘n Eat Shrimp • Cajun Seared Sashimi
Fantastic Action StationsFresh Omelets made to your liking
Hand Carved Garlic and Rosemary Leg of LambAlaskan Snow Crab Legs with Drawn Butter
Hot DishesSam’s Fried Rice • Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Fresh Spring Vegetables • Kalua Pork Egg BenedictPortuguese Sausage & Bacon • Ehu Braised Shortribs
Baked Ham with honey mustard glazeRoast Pork with mushroom gravy
Desserts & PastriesApple Cobbler • Ann’s Oreo Cheesecake
Macadamia Nut Pie • Key Lime PieChocolate Fountain • AND SO MUCH MORE
$29.95 Adults $14.95 Kids (5-12yrs)8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
580 Nimitz Hwy.545-7979
2 2 | D I N I N G O U T | A P R I L 1 7 - 2 3 , 2 0 1 1
Mon-Sat 9am to 7:30pm; Sun 9:30am to 6pm • 1111 McCully Street • 947-5411
(Minimum of $30 Purchase!)Excluding drinksExpires 4/20/11
Kahala Mall738-5696
(KOZO)
Moiliili 951-5696
(KOZO)
Keeaumokuby Wal-Mart946-5696
(KOZO)
Pearlridge483-6805
Pearl Cityby Wal-Mart455-6805
Upscale American Bistro Plate Lunch
OPEN: Mon-Sat 11am-9pm2671A S. King St.
951-KING (5464)Parking: turn into driveway between Kokua Market & 4 Kings
EasterBrunch
Sunday, April 249am - 2pm
WHERE TO DINEWailana Coffee House1860 Ala Moana Blvd.955-1764
Zippy’sCall the one nearest you.
Max’s Of Manila94-300 Farrington Hwy801 Dillingham Blvd.951-6297
Kit N Kitchen1010 University Avenue942-7622
Kani Ka Pila Grille2169 Kalia Rd, Outrigger Reef on the Beach924-4990
Kenny’s Restaurant1620 N. School St.841-0931
Kenny’s Express Hawaiian BBQ2nd Floor, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center922-9333 Panya Bistro • Bakery • Bar
Ala Moana Center, Mauka - Mall Level946-6388
FILIPINO
Tanaka Saimin888 N. Nimitz Hwy #103524-2020
IHOPWaikiki - 1850 Ala Moana Blvd • 949-4467Waikiki - Kuhio & Lewers • 921-2400Pearl City - Times Sq. SC • 486-4467Kaneohe - Windward Mall • 235-4467Hilo - Prince Kuhio Plaza • 959-2600
JJ Bistro & French Pastry3447 Waialae Ave.739-0993
Restaurant Epic 1131 Nuuanu Ave.587-7877
J2 Asian Fusion3441 Waialae Ave.626-5368
PF Chang’s Hawaii1288 Ala Moana Blvd. • 596-47102201 Kalakaua Ave. • 628-6760
Kam Shopping Center | 847-1234 • 841-8668 | M-Sun 10:30am - 8:30pm
4pc Crispy Wontonswith coupon. Expires 4/24/11
Includes
FREEOver 30 popular Chinese Dishes, Lunch or Dinner, only $4.75 + tax
Try one of ourCustomer Favorites
Lunch Daily 11-2pm • Dinner 5-9pm
(Must present ad. Offer not valid on holidays or Easter.)
EXPIRES 4/30/11
10%OFFLunch & Dinner
AprilSpecial
All To Go Orders
Thai Cuisine Pearl City
Catering & Party Rooms Available803 Kam Hwy • 455-5888
BBBBQQ PPOORRKK RRIIBBSS $$88..9955FFRREEEE KKIIMMCCHHEEEE FFRRIIEEDD RRIICCEE
with purchase of any lunchor dinner plate w/coupon. Exp 4/23/11
Keeaumoku-across from WalmartMon-Sat 11am-10pm; Sun 12 noon-9pm
FREE VALIDATED PARKING AT SAMSUNG PLAZA
NOW OPEN!
947-5263
www.mccullysc.com • Ample Parking Available in Basement off Pumehana Street1960 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 103, Honolulu, HI 96826 • 946-3338
Free Dessert or Garlic BreadWith any purchase. Must present coupon when ordering.
One coupon per person. Expires 6/30/11.BYOB WELCOME
941-4444
NIGHTLY 5:30 PM - 6:30 PMTeriyaki Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15.95Daily Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$23.95Sukiyaki Steak . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20.95Teriyaki Steak & Chicken Combo . .$21.95Kama‘aina & Military Discount
Available (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.
Monday-Friday from 6:30 am: Hot Breakfast, Bagels,
Gourmet Coffee, Espresso Drinks
SPECIAL:Curry Fried Rice w/ Cranberries + 2 Eggs $4.49valid 04/15-04/21
NOW OPEN
999 Bishop St. • First Hawaiian Center • 526-1777See our Catering Menu at www.1132cafe.com
D I N I N G O U T | A P R I L 1 7 - 2 3 , 2 0 1 1 | 2 3
FREE VALET PARKING • www.chefchai.com • Call 585-0011
Sunday, April 24, 2011Special Easter Day all you can eat brunch buffet
Brunch with Hawaii’s Best Entertainer
––––––––––Appetizers–––––––––––Fresh Ahi Katsu with Fresh Mango Tomato Salsa
• Alaskan King Crab Cake with Roasted Garlic Aioli • Kataifi & Macadamia Nut Crusted Jumbo Black TigerPrawns • Vegetarian Spring Rolls Pineapple Plum sauce
–––––––––Soups & Salads––––––––Roasted Butternut Squash and Lobster Bisue •Organically Grown Baby Greens with Tangerine
Vinaigrette • Fresh Fruit Platter
––––––––––––Entrée–––––––––––––Grilled Fresh Atlantic King Salmon with Truffle
Madeira Sauce • Thai Chicken Curry with BambooShoots & Fresh Basil • Jumbo Black Tiger Prawnswith Chili Ginger Cream Sauce • Braised BonelessBeef Short Ribs with Kabocha Pumpkin • GrilledKurobuta Pork Tenderloin with Peanut Sauce •
Vegetarian Stir-fried with Tofu
Melveen LeedSeating from 10 am / Show starts at 10:30 am
–––––––––––Dessert–––––––––––Tahitian Vanilla Créme Brulee with Fresh Strawberry
• Peanut Butter Opera and Chocolate Ganache •Roasted Pineapple Macadamia Nut Tart •
and much much more!$45 per person
$25 for Children 12 years old and under
1345 S. King StreetCorner of S. King St.
& Sheridan St.Close to Ala Moana
Shpg Cntr & Wal Mart
TEL.942-4848www.fujio-food.com
Bento and Assorted Musubi Available daily
Japanese Home Style Restaurant“Hinone Mizunone”
Please enjoy the KAMADAKIGOHAN
cooked completely by “Ogama”.
NOW SERVING SASHIMI AT LUNCH TOO!!!
Lunch 11 am - 5 pm; Dinner 5 pm - 9 pmClosed Sundays
MO Garlic Chicken Katsu Teishoku. . . . . . . . . . . . 8.50TU Chikara (Mochi) Udon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.50WE Seasoned Ahi Tempura Teishoku. . . . . . . . . . 8.50TH Unagi Donburi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.50FR Garlic Ahi Belly Teishoku. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.50SA Chicken Tofu Teishoku . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.50
AhiSashimi Teishoku 14.00
April Lunch Specials$8.50
Now taking reservations for Lunch & Dinner
April Lunch Specials$8.50
Now taking reservations for Lunch & Dinner
SalmonSashimi Teishoku 13.50
Come hungry. Leave happy.ALA MOANA BLVD. • KUHIO AVEPEARL CITY • KANEOHE • HILO
Ala Moana (Free Parking)
Daily3:00 p.m. to
Closing
Receive one free Kid’sMeal with each dinner
entree’ purchase.Not valid with any other discounts,coupons or specials. Dine-in only.
33666600 WWaaiiaallaaee AAvvee.. •• 773377--11117777 •• wwwwww..33666600..ccoommO N T H E R I S E
May 8 9:30am - 1:00pmMenu Highlights
Salad BarOmelet Station
Waffle Station with Assorted FruitsOatmeal Station with Assorted Toppings
Smoked SalmonOysters on the Half Shell
Eggs BenedictBreakfast Meats
Kabayaki Glazed SalmonHerb Marinated Chicken
Seafood Stir Fry with Vegetables
Carving: Roast Prime Rib of Beef
Favorite Dessert Selections
$44.50 adults$19.00 children
* will be closed for dinner
WHERE TO DINE
GREEK
The Fat Greek3040 Waialae Ave. 734-04041831 Ala Moana Blvd 941-3444Ala Moana Food Court 949-2120
Greek MarinaKoko Marina Shopping Center7192 Kalanianaole Hwy.396-8441
INDIAN
Monsoon IndiaDiscovery Bay (across Ilikai)1778 Ala Moana Blvd., Ste 213941-5112
ITALIAN
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
Sam Choy’s BLC580 N. Nimitz Hwy.545-7979
Romanos Macaroni GrillAla Moana CenterHookipa Terrace356-8300
Bali Steak and SeafoodHilton Hawaiian Village (Rainbow Tower)2005 Kalia Road 949-4321
FINE DINING
Aina Haina Shopping Center 373-1303/373-4632
15% OFF REGULAR MENU(Dine-In or Take-Out) until 4/30/11
OPENING DAY CELEBRATIONOPENING DAY CELEBRATIONSUNDAY, APRIL 17
DRAGON DANCE : 2:30pmALL ARE WELCOME!!!
2 4 | D I N I N G O U T | A P R I L 1 7 - 2 3 , 2 0 1 1
Cupcake Bouquets Custom Cookies • Cakes
Gift Baskets • Fundraising
4369 Lawehana St. (across Target in Salt Lake)www.larrysbakery.com or find us on
Back by Popular Demand Our Famous Cinnamon Bread!
AUTHENTIC KOREAN DISHES
Happy Hour 4-7pmAll American Beers $2.00
Soju - $4.95Appetizers starting at $4.95
1604 Kalakaua Ave • 951-9370Mon–Sat: 11 am - 2 am • Sun: 11 am - 10 pm
Lunch Specials & Platesstarting at $5.99
AUTHENTIC KOREAN DISHES
Pork Belly Yakinikuw/ Aged Kimchee $15.95
1ST ANNIVERSARY SPECIALThanks to All of our Customers!
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
930 McCully St. • 951-0511 / 951-0611 • PRIVATE PARTY ROOM• CONVENIENT PARKING
*DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WITH
THIS AD. EXP. 4/30/11.
KOREAN CUISINE• LUNCH $14.95 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM• DINNER $21.95 3 PM -10 PMIncluding: Kal Bi, Sirloin, Chicken,
Spicy Pork, Sashimi
Waialae - 734-04043040 Waialae Ave.
(Corner of St. Louis & Waialae)Open Daily 11am-10pm
Waikiki - 941-34441831 Ala Moana Blvd.(Between Ilikai & Kobe)Open Daily 11am-10pm
Ala Moana - 949-2120Ala Moana Food Court
Mall Hours
www.thefatgreek.net
Now 3 Locations
to serveyouTry our Signature Dish….
The Royal Platter – Serves 24 Lamb Chops, 8 Garlic Shrimp, Greek Salad, Greek Fries, Hummus, Pita Bread, Baklava.
Take Out& CateringAvailable
WHERE TO DINE
Sekiya’s Restaurant &Delicatessen2746 Kaimuki Avenue732-1656
Restaurant SuntoryRoyal Hawaiian Shpg Cntr 3rd Flr.922-5511
Sansei Seafood RestaurantWaikiki Beach Marriott Resort2552 Kalakaua Ave,931-6286
Makino Chaya1 Aloha Tower Dr. 2nd Flr.585-6360
98-150 Kaonohi St.486-5100
Kozo SushiKahala Mall 738-KOZOKeeaumoku 946-KOZOMoiliili 951-KOZOPearlridge 483-6805Pearl City 455-6805
Kobe Japanese Steak House1841 Ala Moana Blvd.941-4444
Hinone Mizunone1345 South King St.942-4848
Kochi1936 South King St.941-2835
Hifumi Japanese RestaurantChinese Cultural Plaza536-3035
JAPANESE
Z PizzaWard Centre Auahi St. Shops596-0066
151 Hekili St., Kailua230-8400
Paesano RistoranteWaimalu Plaza (across Safeway)98-1277 Kaahumanu St. #119485-8883
Manoa Marketplace2752 Woodlawn Dr.988-5923
Hanaki RestaurantManoa Marketplace2756 Woodlawn Drive988-1551
G SushiMarket City Shopping Center2919 Kapiolani Blvd. #23732-9661
Michel’s . . . After DarkOffering a Special 3 Course Menu for $45.00 plus a complimentary glass of wine!
Monday thru Saturday onlyReservations 8pm & later on mentioning this ad.To be combined only with passion. Expires 4/30/11
at the Colony Surf
www.michelshawaii.com | 923-6552 | 2895 Kalakaua Ave.FREE VALET PARKING JAZZ NIGHTLY
CALL FOR BANQUETS, RECEPTIONS & PARTIES 728-3463
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Present this certificate to your server and get a complimentary entree, when another is purchased. Valid at P.F. Chang’s Hokua and P.F. Chang’s Waikiki only. Limit one card per visit per table. Offer good for a free entree, equal or lesser value, when another entree is purchased. Excludes tax, gratuity, alcoholic beverages and gift
cards. Not valid with any other offers or discounts, Table for Two or Pau Hana. No cash value. Expires May 5, 2011.
P.F. Chang’s Hokua in the Ward area:1288 Ala Moana Blvd • Honolulu
(808) 596-4710 | pfchangshawaii.com
VIP Duck
Delicious Food, Great Ambiance, Local Hospitality
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Lunch 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. • Dinner 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.at the old Waikiki III TheatresParking available at the Pro-Park location Seaside Ave. Pay $2 at the Restaurant
922-6868www.atlantisseafoodsteak.com
Prime Rib & Shrimp ScampiIncludes Soup or Salad & Ice Cream
$29953-Course Menu
Call 922-6868for Reservations & Information
2284 Kalakaua Ave.Open 7 Days
from 11am - 10pm
NOW OPEN at900 N. Nimitz Hwy
536-5870
NOW OPEN at900 N. Nimitz Hwy
536-8570
1627 Nuuanu Ave 585-88392955 E. Manoa Rd 988-0212
www.bangkokchefexpress.com
IMMENSELY POPULAR TAKE-OUT PLATE
Mon-Sat 10:30am-9pm; Sun 12n-8pm Call For Take Out
$6.25LUNCH FOR.....
#26PapayaSalad HO HO Chinese Cuisine
590 Farrington HwyKapolei Marketplace
692-9880
Crab Legs & Shrimp Walnut BuffetGroup Discount
10% off on parties of 15 or moreFri., Sat., Sun. Dinner (Restrictions apply) Expires 4-30-11
Book Your Private Party
NOW!Prices starting @
$10.95 per person200-300 Capacity
ALA MOANA CENTER
MALL LEVEL, MAUKA
NEXT TO VICTORIA’S SECRET
946-6388Hotline 597-8880
$10.95per person(10 people min)
$24.95 per person(4 people min)
Oriental Chicken Salad4 types of Dim Sum
(Manapua, Nori Spring Roll, Pork Hash, Half Moon)General’s Chicken • Beef and Broccoli
Stir-Fried Assorted Vegetable • Seafood Fried RiceDessert - Almond Float
Chicken Salad with Oriental DressingCrispy Bacon Seafood Combo WrapDungeness Crab - Country Style
Honey Glazed Walnut ShrimpGeneral Tso’s Favorite Chicken
Seasonal Chinese Green VegetableHouse Fried Rice • Dessert: Mango Pudding
Specials not valid on Holidays.Advance Reservations required, please call 971-1818.$3 self park validation only.SeafoodvillageHyatt.com Ask about our Kama‘aina Discount
Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa - Street Level •2424 Kalakaua Ave., #102
WHERE TO DINE
The Pyramid Restaurant758 Kapahulu Avenue737-2900
MEDITERRANEAN
Yakiniku Million626 Sheridan St.596-0799
Orine Sarang Chae905-A Keeaumoku St.955-0646
Richo3008 Waialae Ave.734-2222Ton Ton Ramen
95-050 Farrington Hwy, Waipahu 677-5388
Tanaka of TokyoEast, in King’s Village,922-4233Central, in Waikiki Shopping Plaza,922-4702West in Ala Moana Cntr-Hookipa Terrace 945-3443
Sushi Ichiban3579 Waialae Ave.737-8820
Sushi Company 1111 McCully Street947-5411
Sumo Ramen Kaneohe 234-6868Kapolei 693-8808Market City 737-1868Kamehameha Shp Cntr 848-8186Pearl Highlands Cntr 456-8080299 Ranch Mapunapuna 833-3139
Sikdorak Korean RestaurantSam Sung Plaza 655 Keeaumoku St., #108949-2890
KOREANFrog House Restaurant1604 Kalakaua Ave.951-9370
KoreaMoku BBQ661 Keeaumoku St. #102947-5263
801 Dillingham (next to Costco)
94-300 Farrington Hwy,Waipahu (next to Savers)
951-MAXS (6297)Since 1945
“Cuisine of the Philippines”
www.maxsofmanila.com
Fish Fillet in Black Bean Sauce
Lightly breaded fish slathered with bell peppers, greenonions, ginger strips and
black bean sauce.
Now acceptingreservations
& catering for Easter
Call 677-7744 to order.
$19.75Minimum 10 guests
withour
O�er good for orders through April 24th.
Prime RibPackage!
per person
May, June & July 2011$19.95 Lunch Buffet/ $29.95 Dinner Buffet
Complimentary rental of LCD projector,screen, podium and mic
Available M-F for new bookings only50 adults minimum
Contact Tracy Silva-Kong today:
tsilvakong@willowshawaii.com
952-9200
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1585 Kapiolani Blvd. #110 | 941.0555 | www.angelopietro.com
Private Party Room for GraduationParty, Birthday, Baby Shower,Bridal Shower... 25 –35 People,Set Menu Available ($18 –$20)
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
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Celebrate Your BirthdayWith us and
Mon-Thurs 8am-9pmFri & Sat 8am-10pm
AIEA SHOPPING CENTER99-115 Aiea Heights Dr. (Next to Aiea Bowl)
BYOB - no corkage fee 488-9727
with purchase of a regular entree
Dine in only. Limitedto 1 coupon per table. Not tobe combined w/other offers.
Exp. 4/28/11
EL HARRO MEXICANO AIEA RESTAURANT
Soup or Salad, Soda & Sopapilla
$4.50EXTRA
Serving Breakfast 8-11am
WHERE TO DINE
Pho My Lien98-150 Kaonohi St.488-4900
Pho Kitchen2919 Kapiolani Blvd.735-8488
VIETNAMESE
Souvaly Thai Cuisine803 Kam Hwy.455-5888
Bangkok Chef1627 Nuuanu Ave. • 585-88392955 E. Manoa Rd. • 988-0212900 N. Nimitz Hwy. • 536-8570
THAI
Shabu Shabu Bangkok“Thai Style” Hot Pot949 Kapahulu Ave. • 732-7666
Shabu Shabu House“Japanese Style” Hot Pot1221 Kapiolani Blvd. #108 • 597-1655
The Ocean House Restaurant2169 Kalia Rd., Outrigger Reef Hotel923-2277
Serg’s Mexican Kitchen2740 East Manoa Rd988-8118 3660 on the Rise
3660 Waialae Ave.737-1177
PACIFIC RIM
Fukuya Delicatessen & Catering2710 S. King St.946-2073
OKAZUYA SHABU SHABU
Saigon House2743 S. King St.942-4577
El Charro Mexicano Aiea Restaurant99-115 Aiea Heights Drive 488-9727
MEXICAN
Wahoo’s Fish Taco940 Auahi St. #140591-1646
41-865 Kalaniaole Hwy (Waimanalo)259-7374
at the
Sunday, April 24, 2011Mauna Kea Ballroom * 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Waffle Station, Omelet Station, Pho StationCrab Legs, Prime Rib, Veal Medallions with RockShrimp, Grilled Snapper, Hoisin Glazed Chicken
and more…
Adult: $51.00 | Child: $25.50 (ages 6 - 10 years)Plus 19% service charge and tax. Menu and price subject to change.
For information and reservations, call 952-4789
PRINCE RESORTS HAWAII | MAUNA KEA BEACH HOTEL | HAPUNA BEACH PRINCE HOTEL | HAWAII PRINCE HOTEL WAIKIKI
100 Holomoana Street, Honolulu, HI 96815
Easter Brunch Buffet & Picture Taking with the Easter Bunny!
HoponOver
Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine
Open Everyday 10am-10pm / Except Sun & Wed 10am-9pm2919 Kapiolani Boulevard • Market City Shopping Center
735-8488
2nd Dish of equal or lesser value expires 4/21/11Must Present Coupon.
Oxtail Pho or SoupBUY ONE, GET ONE
50% OFF50% OFF50% OFF
Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine
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Above: Supervisor Michael Chan Inset: Tea Smoked Tiger Shrimp ($22.95)
1 | Chin Chu Roche and Jungja Moon 2 | Frank and Annette Sherry, with Beverly Suemoto, and Shirley andGuy Yamashita 3 | Imelda and Alexa Hills, with Sumi Yando. 4 | Nan Overbeck, Dayle Kobashigawa and
Elyse Nishida 5 | Craig Wong and John Bell 6 | Boycie Chang and Toni Bastatas, with Nani Chang and Serenity Bastatas
Jade Dynasty
Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant welcomesguests from around the world who may belonging for Hong Kong-style Chinese cuisine.
Open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., the 8,250-square-foot restaurant is located at Ala MoanaCenter’s Hookipa Terrace. Call 947.8818.
Leah Friel photos
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