Eggs ‘n Things Waikiki BeachEggspress manager Lance Oshimapresents best-selling local favoritesHawaiian Loco Moco and Island-StyleFried Rice and Eggs.

Rise and shine with Eggs ‘n Thingsand its winning combination ofbreakfast items, available at threeconvenient locations on Oahu.See Page 4 | Leah Friel photo

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AN EDITION OF

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Butter me up with decadence,because this week I’m celebratingAmerica’s love affair with none

other than eggs Benedict. Because seri-ously, Ono readers, what’s not to loveabout the classic, killer combination of anEnglish muffin, paired with a carnivore’smeaty delicacies (yes, I consider bacon tobe a delicacy), and poached eggs drip-ping with hollandaise sauce? Now that’spure and idealistic luxury for the palate, ifI must say so myself! Eggs for breakfast,brunch, lunch and dinner? You betcha!

I hope you’re hungry! You're comingalong with me to the following Ono, YouKnow establishments for a quick fix ofBenedicts! Whether we're talking eggsBenedicts made from a classic recipe orone of myriad variations, one thing’s forsure, you’ll experience this culinary cre-ation in all its glory like you’ve never before.When it comes to this particular object ofaffection, it has to be done right! Deca-dence, decadence, decadence!

Il Lupino Trattoria & Wine Bar

Flavors of Italy dance on the tip of yourtaste buds at Il Lupino Trattoria & WineBar at Royal Hawaiian Center in the heartof Waikiki. Dine amid an exquisite gardensetting or take your dining experience in-doors and be enthralled by pizzas, pastasand freshly carved cured meats along withItalian cheeses that have withstood thetest of time.

And since it’s always fun to splurge on

eggs Benedict, why notstart at 7 a.m. when therestaurant begins servingits morning fare? The earlybird gets the Benedict hereat Il Lupino.

“We have a lot of touristsand locals who comethrough the restaurant everyday,” says restaurant man-ager Heela Mottus. “Peoplelike to start their day early,which is why we’ve decidedto open earlier.”

Il Lupino’s Bacon & EggsBenedict ($16) and SalmonBenedict ($18) guarantee aperfect start to your day, sobe ready to dive into somefabulous fare.

According to Mottus,both of the aforementionedbreakfast options easilywow diners, yet she admitsthat Bacon & Eggs Bene-dict is a classic that remainsat the top of the list. Maybeit’s the warm English crum-pets beckoning diners withflaky and soft morsels. Or,how about the strips of pure crispy baconpaired with grilled tomatoes and poachedeggs drizzled with hollandaise sauce,which is made from scratch and garnishedwith freshly ground chili powder? What-ever it is, this Benedict is a piece of per-fection.

And there’s just something aboutsmoked salmon that reels you in — itssmooth texture and smoky aroma arehard to resist. The establishment’sSmoked Salmon Benedict presents you

ono,youknow

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EDITORAlana Folen

Phone: 529-4854diningout@staradvertiser.com

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By Alana Folen | Photos by Leah Friel

Above: The editor has a deep lovefor Il Lupino’s Salmon Benedict($18).

Left: Il Lupino’s Bacon & EggsBenedict ($16)

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ithout question, breakfast is the meal thatmakes champions, which is why Eggs ‘nThings has a winning recipe for success.

This hot spot for both kamaaina and tourists hasgained a cult-like following since its inception in 1974,when founders Jan and Jerry Fukunaga opened theinitial restaurant on Ena Road in Waikiki. Fast-forwardalmost 39 years later and the premise of the restau-rant hasn’t changed a bit. The goal of Eggs ‘n Thingsremains the same: to incorporate the use of the fresh-est ingredients into all its dishes, keep prices reason-able and treat everyone like ohana. The fact thatbreakfast is served well into the evening is just anadded perk for breakfast enthusiasts.

Located throughout Waikiki, you’ll currently findthree Eggs ‘n Things establishments available for yourdining pleasure — one conveniently located onSaratoga Road, Waikiki Beach Eggspress on KalakauaAvenue, and the most recent hatching on Piikoi Streetnext to Ala Moana Center.

“The Fukunagas did an excellent job in creating abrand that is recognizable,” says Jonathan Redman,manager of Eggs ‘n Things Waikiki Beach Eggspress.

“Our basic culture focuses on providing fresh foodand fresh produce to our guests. We want to

give our customers the best dining experiencepossible, from the moment they step foot

through the doors to when they leave. Cus-tomer interaction is very important to us,”adds Eggspress manager Lance Oshima.

More often than not there’s a line ofhungry diners waiting to be seated atEggs ‘n Things on any given day, but thatdoesn’t deter people from wanting todine here — a good indication that what

you’re about to experience is worth thewait. Servers sporting aloha wear and

aprons (designed by Jan and her mothermany years ago) greet customers with a smile

and are ready to serve you what will hopefully bethe best breakfast you’ve ever had, as the restaurant

is renowned for its award-winning pancakes, omelets,crepes and more.

Eggs ‘n Things boasts a menu that suits all palates,and according to Redman and Oshima, StrawberryWhip Cream with Nuts Pancakes ($12.75) holds thespot as the restaurant’s No. 1 best-seller. The intoxicat-ing aroma of fresh pancake batter is enough to hookyou in, yet once you bite into the tall stack of light andfluffy pancakes topped with a tower of fresh whippedcream, morsels of sweet strawberries and a sprinkle ofnuts, you’ll be quick to call this your favorite.Macadamia Nut Pancakes ($10.25) also have createdquite a buzz among the international breakfast circuit.

“We have a special machine that whips the whippedcream fresh for us,” Oshima explains. “You can’t imaginehow much whipped cream we go through on a daily

Eggs ‘n Things Waikiki Beach Eggspress managers Jonathan Redman and Lance Oshima

basis as well as pancake batter and eggs!”Speaking of eggs, the possibilities are endless. For

a big old slice of Americana, dig into the Spinach,Bacon and Cheese Omelet ($11.95). Made with threefresh eggs, this omelet features fresh spinach, bacon(or turkey bacon) and your choice of cheese, whetherit be Cheddar, mozzarella or pepper jack. The mealalso is served with pancakes, rice or potatoes.

And for a classic taste of Hawaii, a local delight isfound in Eggs ‘n Things Hawaiian Loco Moco($12.25). This dish of mouth-watering goodness of-fers up everything your typical loco moco wouldbring to the table and more. In addition to the tra-ditional hamburger patty and egg of choice on abed of rice, sauteed mushrooms, onions and dicedPortuguese sausage are added to the mix anddrowned in a beef-based gravy.

“The Portuguese sausage adds a nice kick of fla-vor. There’s a little bit of spice and a little bit ofsweetness,” Oshima says.

Island-Style Fried Rice and Eggs ($11.45) alsohas been reeling in the masses, grabbing hold of ap-petites with its myriad of flavors. There’s ham, Por-tuguese sausage, bacon, kamaboko and an array of veg-etables thrown into the fried rice, and it’s finished offwith two eggs of your choice.

Then, delve into dinner options with the famous FreshAhi Steak (market price), a generous serving of freshtuna steak served to your liking, whether sauteed, Ca-jun-style or Furikake-Macadamia Nut-style, and accom-panied by potatoes, pancakes or rice, and your choiceof potato or tossed salad.

“We support local as much as possible. Our eggs arelocally sourced from Ka Lei Eggs,” Redman says. “And

here at Waikiki Beach Eggspress, we are envi-ronmentally conscious and use compostablepackaging. Waikiki Beach Eggspress has thesame quality food, but it’s proudly served withearth-friendly takeout-ware.

“At our Eggspress location, you take a look atthe menu and place your order at the top of thestairs with our host, pay at the cashier area and apager will indicate when your order is ready. Wegladly accommodate dine-in and takeout,” headds, noting that Waikiki Beach Eggspress seatsabout 65 people comfortably.

Make sure to take a bit of Eggs ‘n Things homewith you. When you dine at the restaurant onSaratoga Road, visit the retail shop while you’re atit. The establishment’s very own buttermilk pan-cake mix, plus syrups, Waialua coffee, eco-bags,T-shirts and more are available for purchase.

“There’s a long-lasting legacy here at Eggs ‘nThings, and we can only hope for further successand expansion,” Redman exclaims.

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Fresh Ahi Steak & Eggs (market price)Leah Friel file photo

Hawaiian Loco Moco ($12.25) Island-Style Fried Rice and Eggs ($11.45)

Spinach, Bacon & Cheese Omelet ($11.95)Leah Friel file photo

Blue Water Shrimp andSeafood Company con-tinues to grow with a

new food truck convenientlyparked at the corner ofKapahulu and Kaimuki Avenues(across from Crane Park).

Known for its fresh fish andseafood plates at affordableprices, the new location willhelp to meet the needs of agrowing following. The menuis filled with many local fa-vorite dishes, such as GarlicShrimp in mild, medium orspicy ($7.95 for six pieces or

$10.95 for nine pieces), GrilledSteak with Onions ($7.95),Two-Egg Loco Moco ($7.95),Guava Marinated BBQ Chicken($6.95), Pork Chop ($6.95)and more. Starting today, themenu will include the Triple

Combo ($13.95) consisting ofthe eatery’s most popular or-ders — garlic shrimp, top sir-loin steak and a choice of fish(ahi, salmon or mahi mahi).

One of my favorites isSeafood Salad ($8.95) featur-

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ing fresh grilled ahi(choice of furikake orHawaiian-style with saltand pepper), salmon andshrimp over a choppedgreen salad with onions,tomatoes, romaine let-tuce, cabbage and car-rots. There also are ro-tating daily specials,such as Ahi Belly, PulehuRibs and Fried Akule.

Blue Water Shrimpand Seafood Companyserves breakfast from 7to 11 a.m., and the foodtruck is open until 10 p.m.The Kapahulu wagon hasbeen open for about twomonths with Gilbert Sak-aguchi Jr., a KapiolaniCommunity College Culi-

nary Arts Program grad-uate, serving as generalmanager/operator. Andunlike the typical mobilefood truck, the new Ka-pahulu location has acovered seating area juststeps away that can ac-commodate about 50people.

Blue Water Shrimpand Seafood Companyhas been in businesssince 2005, and thereare plans to open morelocations, including foodtrucks on KapiolaniBoulevard and Ford Is-land within the next twomonths. There alreadyare outlets in Haleiwa(next to the 76 gas sta-

tion) and on Schofield,and a stand in the Inter-national Marketplacefood court in Waikiki andin the Shirokiya foodcourt at Ala Moana Cen-ter. The eatery also hasbuilt a customer base ofJapanese tourists, andhave opened two loca-tions in Japan. Pricesmay vary per location,and season.

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1 Triple Combo ($13.95)2 The food truck isparked on the corner ofKapahulu and KaimukiAvenues.3 Seafood Salad ($8.95)

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Remember being akid at Tony Roma’s?You received your

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Tony Roma’s wants to re-vive these childhood mem-ories of yours. “Once upon atime, we started a fun cam-paign,” explains LawrenceChun, director of operationsfor Tony Roma’s. “We had adrawing and coloring con-test where we offered thewinning student some freemeals and the winningschool a free computer.” Af-ter 30 years, Tony Roma’s ishoping to reconnect withthe big winners. “It was a bigto-do then, and we’d like tokeep that going as a big to-do today.”

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The big winners areprobably in their 30s todayand have families of theirown. “We want to givethem back their drawingsand invite their familiesback to Tony Roma’s fordinner,” Chun says.

Building customers forlife is paramount for TonyRoma’s. “We pride our-selves on being a familyrestaurant, family orientedand kid friendly. We wanteverybody to have a goodtime,” says Chun, “Kidsthat we knew as childrenare now adults, and theyare still coming. We seethem on first dates, we seethem with their youngchildren and their chil-dren’s children.”

At Tony Roma’s, kids arejust as valued as customersas their parents. A specialKeiki Menu is offered for kidsages 10 and under. Items arepriced from $6.99 to $9.99.Tuesdays, and now Thurs-days, kids can have a freemeal accompanied by oneadult entrée. “We do the freekeiki meals to attract notonly the parents, but to alsohave the kids feel comfort-able in our place,” says Chun.

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Baby Back Ribs ($9.99). Rachel Breit photo

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“I receive a lot of supportfrom Five-O customers, so Iwant to say ‘thank you,’”shares owner Kim Nguyenwho opened Hi Sandwich &Drink in December 2012.

The restaurant has 20listed sandwich items on itsmenu, but that doesn’t meanthere aren’t more. Servedwith French bread or a crois-sant, sandwiches can haveup to three different meatsin them ($6 for one choice,$6.50 for two choices and$6.75 for three choices).

One that Nguyen recom-

mends is the Pastrami Sand-wich ($6), which she re-cently added to the menubecause it is leaner and hasapproximately 95 percentless fat.

Another is the Hi Special($6.75), which includes threemeats: steamed pork, pateand char siu pork.

Both sandwiches, like allthat are offered, are servedwith cucumber and parsley,and carrots and white onionthat Nguyen seasons dailywith sugar and vinegar. Ifyou’re a fan of the addedcrunch the veggies provide,and want more, all you haveto do is ask; additional veg-

etables are free of charge.As a dessert, try the

Crazy Drink ($4.75), whichis a combination of six itemson the dessert menu. It fea-tures colored tapioca, mungbean, coconut milk, redbean, white bean, blackbean, mixed fruit, color jel-lies, basil seed and jellieswith coconut milk.

In addition to that, HiSandwich & Drink also offersan extensive selection ofsmoothies and bubble teadrinks, all made with freshfruit versus powders, whichare commonly used else-where, and tea that Nguyenbrews daily.

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Atlantis Seafood & Steak is your mecca for all things surfand turf. Conveniently located in what was once the for-mer Waikiki No. 3 Theater, this eatery is frequented by

locals and tourists alike, who live for the delicacies of juicysteaks, live crab or island-caught fish. Choose to dine outside onthe lanai or indoors under a ship’s majestic frame.

The locally sourced, globally inspired menu at Atlantis Seafood& Steak is sure to have something to please every palate, includingOcean Seafood Pasta, which creator and executive chef AlmarioBetiong says is the restaurant’s best-selling dinner entree.

If you’re in the mood for something savory, Betiong infusesthe culinary stylings of Pacific Rim and French cuisines into thisalluring dish.

ATLANTIS SEAFOOD & STEAK11 a.m.-10 p.m. daily

2284 Kalakaua Ave. Suite 201922-6868

At lan t i s Sea food & S teak

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with Alana Folen

Photos by Rachel Breit

The catch of the day isalways highlighted as the

fish of choice, be itsnapper (as pictured),

opah, onaga, monchong,etc. According to Betiong,

the fish is locally caughtand distributed daily by

Tropic Fish Hawaii.

This seafood sanctuary of sortsalso features an array of the

freshest Manila clams, black tigershrimp and scallops. “Seafood

lovers go crazy for this dish.There’s so much to it that it’s

perfect for sharing,” Betiong says.

A homemade marinara cream saucesoaks into every crevice of this dish. Infact, secret ingredients of roasted garlicand a blend of ’Nalo Farms tomatoes,basil and balsamic vinegar accent thesauce perfectly. However, Betiong makessure the sauce isn’t too overpowering asnot to mask the authentic flavors of theseafood. “I also blended the marinarasauce with a cream base to expose aricher taste while also cutting down onthe tartness of the tomato.”

Nothing says “fresh” more than’Nalo Farms’ locally grown

white mushrooms, spinach andRoma tomatoes, which also

add a bit of nutritional valueand a burst of color.

A favorite on the menu since therestaurant’s humble beginnings, Betiongwhipped up Ocean Seafood Pasta withthe hope of impressing locals andvisitors alike. “The texture of theseafood, the variety and the spices bringthis dish to life. If you love pasta andseafood, you’ll love this dish,” he says.

It’s all in the technique, and chefBetiong deserves praise for a top-notch al dente linguine.

1 Assorted Dim Sum (prices vary) 2 Salt and Pepper Pork Chop($9.95)3 Deep Fried Chicken withGarlic Pepper ($12.95)4 Steamed Fish Filet ($11.95)

Rachel Breit photos

NICE DAY CHINESERESTAURANT

WHERE 1425 Liliha St.

CALL524-1628

HOURS Open daily, 8 a.m.-10 p.m.

To venture into NicePlace Chinese Rest-aurant during lunch

or dinner is to be sur-rounded by boisterousdiners clamoring for dish-es both large and small. Aline stretches out thedoor as the site of dimsum steamers and heap-ing plates of food go fly-ing by and hungrypatrons talk excitedlyabout the baskets piledhigh with (and smellingof) goodness. In other words, it iseverything you want and expectfrom a good Chinese restaurant —noisy, busy, smelling aromatic andeven a bit confusing.

What to get? What do you like?The Baked Char Siu Buns are pop-

ular. The shumai goes out by the hun-dreds. Crispy Gau Gee is another onerecommended by those in line.

And the dim sum? Take your pickfrom more than 30 choices includingshrimp, pork hash, half moon cakes,

bean curd, chicken and mushroom, andperhaps most interesting, the mochirice ball that includes mochi, Chineseparsley, shrimp and lap cheong.

If you’re looking for something abit more hearty, Deep Fried Chickenwith Garlic Pepper ($12.95), Salt andPepper Pork Chop ($9.95) andSteamed Fish Filet ($11.95) made withflounder, and steamed with greenonions, ginger and shoyu may be theway to go.

Check it out. Thousands have.

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For more information, please call 692-9880 and ask James or Armando.

LUNCH - starting at $9.95 per personSet up as early as 9:30, finish up at 3pm

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Innovative creations are presented throughout the day in a relaxed, idyllicsetting. Specialties include Ahi Crudo, Steamed Onaga "Orchids Style"and Kahuku Shrimp Ravioli. Sunday Brunch is legendary and is called"Oahu's Best Brunch" by Honolulu Magazine.

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After two years of serv-ing satisfied customers,Kissaten Coffee Bar

continues to provide its eclec-tic collection of must-havefood and beverage selectionsanytime the heart (or stom-ach) desires.

The 24-hour eatery draws itsname from the Japanese termfor “coffee shop,” and wasbrought to fruition by co-own-ers Neysa Tada, Jon Ishimi andSean Ishizaki. While amid thespacious, relaxing atmosphere,customers can grab a freshlymade coffee or tea concoction,or simply unwind after a longday — regardless of what timethe clock reads.

“The concept of being open24 hours is to create an intrinsicfeel that being here is auto-matic — you don’t have to thinkabout it or wonder; we’re al-

ways open,” explains Ishizaki.“Plus, we all stay up late any-way, so why go home?”

As Kissaten celebrates itssecond anniversary, the coffeeshop is offering a special three-course menu to thank its loyalcustomers. For the next twoweeks, Kissaten presents anAnniversary Special Set-CourseMenu, which features three de-lectable favorites.

With the $20 complete meal,

customers will enjoy Cream ofSpinach Soup ($6 on the regu-lar menu), Shrimp Ceviche ($7)and Braised Short Ribs ($13),which includes the tender meatbathed in savory gravy andserved with fresh vegetablesatop a bed of mashed pota-toes. The set also includes anexclusive gift: a limited editionKissaten coffee mug only avail-able with the anniversary spe-cial while supplies last.

“We basically offer café fare,but we want customers tocome and enjoy it all the time,”says Ishizaki of the diversemenu, which incorporatestastes and influences fromJapanese, Italian, French andGreek cooking, just to name afew. “As far as genres, it’s allacross the board. We offerspecials as well, so you cancome here every day and not

Story by Kyle GaldeiraPhotos by Lawrence Tabudlo

Co-owners Sean Ishizaki, Neysa Tada, and Jon Isimi withAnniversary Special Set-Course Menu offerings

Cream of Spinach Soup ($6)

Kissaten Melt ($9.50)

get tired of the same items.”Kissaten features morning (6

to 11 a.m.), lunch and dinner (11a.m. to 10:30 p.m.) and latenight (10:30 p.m. to 6 a.m.)menus, and continually offersdaily specials. Ishizaki explainsthat the eatery also infusesvegetarian options into itsmenu, including the fresh Por-tobello MushroomSandwich ($9.50). Thelight bite featuressautéed Portobellomushrooms androasted bell pepperstopped with a pestoaioli and served on fo-caccia bread.

Customers also raveabout the flavorfulKissaten Melt ($9.50),which includes shavedpastrami, mozzarella,caramelized onionsand whole grain mus-tard aioli on sourdoughbread. All sandwich se-lections include achoice of spring greensalad with balsamicsoy dressing or chips.

For an additional $3.50, dinerscan make their sandwich ordera combo by adding a soup ofthe day, and for $2.50 more,served in a toasted bread bowl.

A full range of salads also isavailable, including RoastedBeet and Chicken Salad($9.75). The dish features ahearty portion of baby spring

greens, cherry tomatoes,toasted macadamia nuts, goatcheese crumbles, fine herbsand a creamy goat cheesedressing.

To the delight of those cus-tomers looking for a sweettreat any time of day, Kissatenfeatures an ice cream parlor,which scoops up a vast array

of flavors and toppings.One may order a singlescoop ($2) in a cup orcone, or make it a doublescoop ($3). Specialty icecream creations are avail-able as well, includingSoda Floats ($3.25),Brownie Sundae ($5.50)and the famous BananaSplit ($5.75).

Those still cravingdessert are encouragedto dig in to Bread Pud-ding A La Mode ($5.50),as a giant scoop of icecream tops the cranberryand cinnamon creation.

Kissaten also rewardscustomers with an easy-to-use loyalty program.By simply “logging in”

with the cashier prior to plac-ing an order, diners earn pointswhich are tabulated online.Customers are reminded oftheir point accruals via email,and are sent special offers andgift certificates when certainpoint thresholds are met.

Diners are encouraged to

keep an eye out for Kissaten’snew location slated to openMarch 1 on the lower level ofWaikiki Shopping Plaza.Kissaten Japanese Noodle Shopwill offer customers another lo-cale at which they can enjoytheir favorite fare, including awide array of noodle dishes.

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Bread Pudding A La Mode ($5.50)

Roasted Beet and Chicken Salad ($9.75)

Anniversary Special Set-Course Menu ($20) includes Braised Short Ribs, Cream of SpinachSoup and Shrimp Ceviche. A Kissaten Mug is included with purchase while supplies last.

88 Piikoi St., Honolulu

593-1200

Open daily, 24 hours

Coffee Bar

With a menu that hasretained many of the sameitems since the 1930s,

Sekiya’s Restaurant and Delicatessenis like a portal into the past.

Serving what owner Joy Moriharacalls a blend of local favorites andJapanese food, the restaurant haslong been a go-to locale for platelunches and saimin.

“A lot of people say it is the same since

back in the old days,” Morihara says.

Now with an extensive menu thathas grown throughout the years,Sekiya’s includes tasty items such asPork Tofu ($11.95), which featurespork, tofu and onions all in a home-made broth and served over rice.

“That is kind of a traditional, every-day Japanese cooking that you mightmake for lunch or dinner at home,”Morihara says. “It is a light dish, but itis very full and tasty.

“We make our broth from scratch

Sekiya’s Restaurant and Delicatessendates back to the 1930s when currentowner Joy Morihara’s grandparents, the

Sekiya’s, founded the restaurant’s first location on School Street.“They started it as just a small saimin stand,” Morihara says,

“and they were just selling saimin, barbecue sticks and platelunches.”

The restaurant then moved to Kapahulu Avenue, where it beganto expand its menu to include full meals and sukiyaki. In the 1950s,Sekiya’s relocated to its current location in Kaimuki. Throughoutthe years, Sekiya’s has been a family-run establishment. In addi-tion to her grandparents, Morihara’s mother and aunties also haveworked in the restaurant.

Morihara, who grew up on Maui, began working in the restau-rant when she moved to Oahu for college.

Sekiya’s has come a long way from its saimin-stand roots, andnow features a full menu, but it hasn’t strayed too far from thosedays. The restaurant still features many of the same dishes and iseven attracting many of the same families.

“We have generations of people coming in,” Morihara says. “Wehave customers where their grandparents brought them in as chil-dren, or their parents did.”

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ONSEKIYA’SRESTAURANT ANDDELICATESSEN

2746 Kaimuki Ave, Honolulu732-1656

Sunday–Thursday,8 a.m.-10 p.m.Friday-Saturday,8 a.m.-11 p.m.

Oyako Donburi ($9.95) | Nathalie Walker photos

Marinated Fried Chicken ($13.95)

Phong Lu makes won ton

every day,” she adds. “It has shrimp and chicken andvegetables in it.”

For a simple, yet filling dish, try Oyako Donburi($9.95).

“Aiyoko means ‘parent and child,’” Morihara explains.“So we have the chicken and egg over rice.” The dishalso features mushrooms and long rice.

Another popular dish is Sekiya’s flavorful take onlocal favorite Oxtail Soup ($14.95). The dish, which isflavored with ginger and Chinese parsley, is madefrom scratch and is served with rice.

“We cook (the oxtail) for several hours until it isvery tender,” she says.

One of the restaurant’s reigning items when itcomes to customer favorites is Marinated FriedChicken ($13.95), which features boneless chicken thatis marinated in a light teriyaki sauce and then deep-fried.

Since Sekiya’s initially began as a small saimin stand,saimin is one thing you better try on your next visithere. One tasty noodle dish is Karai Saimin ($8.95),topped with charsui and green onion.

“We serve it with karai sauce, which is a spicy sauce.So if you like a little bit of heat in your meal, you willlike it,” Morihara says.

Contact Christina O’Connor at diningout@staradvertiser.com

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Panya Bistro’s got great buns.Panya started as a bakerybefore evolving into a bistro,

so it’s no wonder that baking pas-tries, sandwich bread and burgerbuns is still one of its strengths. Theburger buns are sprinkled withsesame seeds and made freshdaily. They are generously por-tioned, soft, chewy and never dry.You could call them voluptuous.

It only makes sense that a greatburger bun would be the vehicle fora great burger, such as the signaturePanya Burger ($15.95). “This is oneof our very popular items under ourburger category,” says Kiana Huang,operations manager at Panya.Huang also explains that customersare surprised to see how well Pa-nya’s owners, originally from HongKong, are able to succeed in makinga real American burger.

Panya Burger is the go-to if youare craving a hearty burger with allthe fixings: grilled Angus beef patty,Portobello mushroom, Americancheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato,onion, ketchup and mayo. Despiteall the ingredients, the burger isstraightforward. “We try to make it

simple and not too out of the box,”Huang explains. The Portobello, anentire cap that is the size of thepatty, is grilled with salt and pepper.With regular mayo, regular ketchupand a slice from a ripe tomato, it’ssimply a juicy, flavorful burger.

But back to the bun, the founda-tion of the burger. It’s light fluffinesswell complements the substantialingredients, yet it has enough tex-ture to soak up the burger’s juicesand deliver the payload from plateto mouth. The sesame seeds add atiny crunch and subtle flavor.

After a cheeseburger, a cheese-cake is the logical choice fordessert. While it may seemoverindulgent, Huang assures,Japanese Cheesecake ($5.25) islighter both in texture and in calo-ries. “It’s not heavy at all, even if youhave the entire piece,” says Huang.The Japanese recipe yields a cloud-like texture held aloft by spongecake and a co-conut crust. Theslice is accompa-nied by crèmeanglaise, whichcan be drizzledover to add atouch of deca-

dent moisture. As with the burger,there is nothing overly fancy aboutthe ingredients in the cheesecake.They are fresh, simple, with nopreservatives, and adroitly com-bined in-house to produce an ex-traordinary product.

At Panya, you can have yourcheeseburger and cheesecake, andeat them too.

PANYA BISTRO

WHERE Ala Moana Center1450 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 2054

CALL

946-6388

HOURS Monday-Saturday, 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m.Sunday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

Burgers and cheesecake … for the win!chewonthis

Japanese Cheesecake ($5.25)

Panya Burger ($15.95)

Rachel Breit photos

Pork Tofu ($11.95)

Karai Saimin ($8.95)

Oxtail Soup ($14.95)

1 Hot Kooksoo Soup ($8)2 Owner Shirley Kodani3 Mandoo Soup ($8)4 Mandoo Kooksoo Soup($8)

Nathalie Walker photos

The best news I’ve heardrecently is that KoreanHibiscus BBQ is back in

business. You see, my brothersand I grew up frequenting thehomey takeout window in AinaHaina Shopping Center before itclosed in 2010. With a widerange of authentic dishes, thebest in Korean-style vegetablesand kim chee as well as gor-geously succulent meats that aregood enough to dream about,this mom-and-pop shop was myfamily’s go-to spot.

After taking time off to traveland spend time with their grand-children, husband-and-wife own-ers Raymond and Shirley Kodanire-emerged on the dining scenea little more than a year ago tore-open their eatery in KaimukiShopping Center next to TimesSupermarket on the lower level.

Though the new location issomewhat hidden from the maindrag, returning regulars — includ-ing yours truly — are rediscover-ing the flavors they missed, whilea whole new set of patrons arecatching on.

So on that most important ofdays, when I finally had thechance to eat what I’ve beenlonging for since 2010, an over-whelmingly vital question cameto mind: What was I going tohave? With so many classics tochoose from, I wondered whatwould satisfy my craving? Wouldit taste as good as I remembered?

Given that the weather hasbeen chilly lately, I knew takingsolace in an old favorite, one of the eatery’s warm Soup Snacks,

was the perfect way to reacquaintmyself with Hibiscus.

Each Soup Snack features a 32ounce bowl of a wonderful home-made, slow-simmered beef boneand brisket broth that’s filled withegg, beef strips and green onion,and served with a side of kimchee. If you choose Mandoo Soup($8), you’ll also receive 10 piecesof beef and vegetable mandoo inthe soup, while Hot KooksooSoup ($8) presents a separatebowl of thin kooksoo noodles andbulgogi (marinated beef ribeye),bean sprouts, head cabbage andchoi sum.

I settled on Mandoo KooksooSoup ($8), which gives you thebest of both worlds with fivepieces of mandoo and a separatecontainer of kooksoo noodles.Since the establishment is primarilytakeout, serving the noodles sep-arately ensures they will not getsoggy or absorb too much broth.

With the utmost anticipation, Itook my first sip. As soon as thecomforting, flavorful and pureblend of ingredients hit my tastebuds, I knew everything would beall right. The dish was even betterthan I remembered!

As Raymond and Shirley dowith all their customers, they en-couraged me to discover whichflavors I like the best in the soup,so I can customize my experienceevery time I come in. As a result, Iadded some Korean hot sauce(available upon request) to spicemy dish up to perfection.

The owners also suggest shar-ing Soup Snacks as an accompa-niment to any meal.

With a happy belly and my loveof Korean food fully reinstated, Ihope you’ll soon experience thejoy of Korean Hibiscus BBQ, too.

Rediscover the best in Korean comfort food

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WHERE Kaimuki Shopping Center,Lower Level (next to TimesSupermarket)3221 Waialae Ave. A4

CALL734-8232

HOURS Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m.;Sunday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

When it comes to food,nothing seems tofaze JJ Luangkhot,

aka Chef JJ. That’s the beauty ofloving what you do, and thehighly creative and innovativechef epitomizes that sentiment.When asked what he’d like toshowcase this week, the ownerof JJ Bistro and French Pastryponders a bit, throws out a cou-ple of recommendations andthen pauses.

"I can make a Vegan Lasagna($11.95)," he announces.

It’s how his mind works. Whenyou love to cook, any challengebecomes a pleasure — and thatgoes for modifying your menuto meet people’s dietary require-ments and/or preferences.

"We can make most of ourpastas vegetarian," he notes. Allyou have to do is ask. And tomake things even easier, youdon’t even have to do that. Someof the menu’s pasta offerings arelisted with (Veggie) options, suchas Southeast a la Maison (Veggie$7.95), a mouthwatering mix offlavors and textures with egg-plant, bamboo shoots, red bellpeppers and zucchini in a greencurry sauce. According to ChefJJ, if you see something enticingon the menu but would like it al-tered to fit your taste — whetherit’s an appetizer, entree, pizza,salad or sandwich — he’ll try hisbest to make it your way (withinreason, of course).

But let’s get back to thatlasagna. "I use look fun noodlesto wrap the vegetables," henotes. Those vegetables includeeggplant, zucchini and shiitakemushrooms, and the lasagna isfinished with a tomato-basedsauce. And depending onwhether or not you choose toeat cheese, it can be topped withsavory Parmesan.

Anyone who’s been to JJBistro knows to leave room fordessert, as the acclaimed pastrychef’s talent extends to innova-tive, irresistible works of art —sweet.

Contact Terri Hefner at diningout@staradvertiser.com

JJ BISTRO ANDFRENCH PASTRY

WHERE 3447 Waialae Ave.

CALL739-0993

HOURS Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.

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KITCHEN INSIDER

Who or what inspires you as achef/manager/owner? I love toeat, I love to cook and love tosee people happy. It’s great thatI am able to accomplish all ofthis at work.

What is your favorite dish onthe menu? Why? I like our Coun-try Style Crab. We started mak-ing this dish with other seafooditems for our staff meals. We de-cided to offer it for guests aswell, and when we combined itwith our live crab, it was a hit!

What is your favorite ingredientto work with? Why? Shrimp! Wecarry several varieties and makeso many dishes with shrimp.Wherever you’re from, everyoneloves some kind of shrimp.

Is there a dish that you createthat's not on your menu, butavailable upon request? Justabout anything. We get a lot ofpeople with special diets orfood allergies and receive manyquestions about all kinds offoods. Dishes with a certain kindof oil, sesame seeds, gluten-free,vegan, you name it, we’ve prob-ably already done it.

What are your culinary goals?What do you hope to improveon? Keep making people happy!

Seafood Village

Hyatt Regency Waikiki, 2420 Kalakaua Ave. Daily, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (lunch); 5-10 p.m. (dinner)971-1818

Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at your favorite restaurant? Well, much credit goesto the many chefs, owners and managers who work diligently day in and day out to make sureHawaii’s diners have a top-notch dining experience.

This week, Dining Out gets the inside scoop from Seafood Village’s executive chef Shu Chuen So,who gives us a little taste of Seafood Village and shares just what fuels his culinary drive.

Executive Chef Sonny So (left) and Manager Johnson Ma with the Dinner Party MenuLawrence Tabudlo file photoCountry Style Crab

Vegan Lasagna ($11.95)BELOW Chef and owner JJ Luangkhot

Nathalie Walker photos

with two toasted crumpets toppedwith tomatoes, poached eggs andlaced with a rich hollandaise sauce.These integral ingredients are divine,but all hail the salmon, which exudes awonderful wood-smoked essence.

Yukon Gold potatoes roasted in butterand seasoned with salt and pepper are anice accompaniment to both eggs Bene-dicts as well.

“The taste of our Benedicts is superb,”Mottus says. “Everyone should come andtry them!”

A breakfast of eggs Benedicts is abeautiful thing!

Il Lupino Trattoria & Wine BarRoyal Hawaiian Center, Bldg. B, Level 1

2233 Kalakaua Ave., Suite 110, Honolulu922-3400

Restaurant EpicA twist on traditional comfort food is

what Restaurant Epic is all about. Eclecticin nature and inviting in ambiance, thisNuuanu eatery has been satisfying down-town diners since its inception in 2007,and co-owner and chef Brian Chan kills itwith his Southern-Style Pulled Pork EggsBenedict ($10). A breakfast favorite, thisBenedict fit for the heartiest of appetitesis available Saturdays and Sundays from9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“Customers can order this dish startingnext Saturday when our weekend brunchpicks up again,” Chan says.

This Benedict exudes Southern flavors,as the usual English muffins are replacedwith homemade buttermilk biscuits andtopped with savory morsels of melt-in-

your-mouth pulled-pork marinated for aday in Chan’s special blend of seasoningsand spices, and smoked for a total of eighthours before it finally becomes a full-blown eggs Benedict with two fried eggs.

“Our hollandaise sauce really stands out.We take your usual hollandaise sauce andinfuse it with jalapeno,” Chan explains,adding that it’s the sauce along with thecombination of the smoky pulled porkthat takes this breakfast entree to a wholenew level. A taste of Spain plays into theBenedict perfectly, as a side of patatasbravas completes your dining journey.These Spanish potatoes, fried and roastedwith tomato aioli and garnished with Ital-ian parsley, will send you over the moon.

Restaurant Epic1131 Nuuanu Ave.

587-7877

Big City DinerFor a taste of good old-fash-

ioned diner classics and onoli-cious local fare, head to Big CityDiner and dig right in to itsaward-winning selections. Break-fast is a big draw here and, if anything, takenote of BCD’s fantastic trio of eggs Bene-dicts, including Wild Sockeye Salmon Bene-dict with fresh spinach ($12.99), ClassicEggs Benedict with Canadian Bacon($11.99) and the newest on the scene is Fire-Roasted Portobello Mushroom and Avo-cado Benedict with grilled tomato and freshspinach ($12.99).

“At our Pearlridge location, we also offera Kalua Pig Benedict with lomi lomisalmon,” says senior executive chef DennisFranks, who has years of experience mak-ing magic in the kitchen. “They all (eggsBenedicts) seem to sell evenly.”

All a matter of preference, each eggs

Benedict is fortified with flavor and madewith love, as they’re served on a toastedEnglish muffin topped with poached eggsand oozes with hollandaise sauce. An ar-ray of fresh fruit and a choice of goldenhash browns or BCD’s homemade paniolopotatoes also are included.

With a well-balanced breakfast such aseggs Benedict, you’ll be ready to take onthe day ahead. BCD’s Benedicts are deca-dent, so spoil yourself silly, and revel inrich and utter delight.

Big City DinerPearlridge (and various locations)

98-211 Pali Momi St.487-8188

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1 Il Lupino’s Salmon Benedict ($18)2 Big City Diner’s senior executivechef Dennis Franks3 Big City Diner’s Fire-RoastedPortobello Mushroom and AvocadoBenedict ($12.99) 4 Big City Diner’s Wild SockeyeSalmon Benedict with fresh spinach($12.99)5 Restaurant Epic’s Southern-StylePulled Pork Eggs Benedict ($10)

Anytime Café in MarketCity Shopping Centeroffers tasty Hong

Kong- and Taiwan-inspireddesserts that look as good asthey taste. And presentationreally is the cherry on topwhen it comes to these col-orful desserts.

Each dessert at AnytimeCafé packs loads of flavorsand different textures. Youcan rest assured that you’llget your dose of soft sweet-ness with fruits, jelly or pop-

ping bubbles. Snow Ice ($6.95) comes in

six flavors: mango, straw-berry, green tea, milk, honey-dew and taro.

According to co-ownerCindy Wong, Anytime Café

was the first to bring snowice to the islands — a dessertoriginally created in Taiwan.

“It was very popular inHong Kong, too,” she says,noting that Mango Snow Iceis the most popular. “It’s dif-ferent from local shave ice,and we had to order a spe-cial machine.”

The machine ensures that

each layer of snow ice is softand melt-in-your-mouth good.

Each Snow Ice is servedwith popping bubbles, whichlive up to their name as eachbubble contains flavoredjuice that complements thesnow ice mountain.

Another Hong Kong-styledessert is Red Bean ShaveIce with Coconut Milk($5.50).

Sweet red beans sit be-neath delicious coconut milkin this popular dessert, andit’s perfect to share (or eatby yourself).

For a smaller dessert por-tion, Mango Pudding ($4.95)is perfect. Anytime Café fea-tures its homemade freshmango pudding topped withmango ice cream.

“It’s our special recipe”Wong says.”

Anytime Café’s dessertmenu also features itemssuch as Tiramisu ($4.95),Halo Halo ($6.50) and GrassJelly Shave Ice with CoconutMilk ($5.50).

As its name states, AnytimeCafé has desserts for every oc-casion at any time of day. Youcan look forward to a heartyhelping of dessert wheneveryour sweet tooth strikes!

ANYTIME CAFÉ

WHERE Market City Shopping Center2919 Kapiolani Blvd. #218,Honolulu

CALL735-3888

HOURS Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-midnight;Saturdays, 8 a.m.-midnight;Sundays, 8 a.m.-10 p.m.

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Mango Snow Ice ($6.95)

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Mango Pudding ($4.95)

Red Bean Shave Ice with Coconut Milk ($5.50)

Pearl Cityby Wal-Mart455-6805

Kahala Mall738-5696

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Keeaumokuby Wal-Mart946-5696

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Pearlridge483-6805

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NOODLES

PER PERSON

M-F 10am-12midnightSAT 8am-12midnight

SUN 8am-10pm

• • • • • • •

HONOLULU • 589-2299510 Piikoi St.

AIEA • 484-222298-150 Kaonohi St.

TWO GREAT LOCATIONS!

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

Aiea 4-6pm & 9:30-close

HAPPY HOURKobe Beef

Shabu Shabu$1695 **while

supplies last**

521-1688OPEN DAILY 10:30am-8:30pm

Special Valid Sun 2/17 thru Sat 2/23

New Menu Items!Local Flavor Plate Lunches

& Japanese Ramen

Dine-In only. Cannot be combined with any other offer, taxes and gratuity not included, must present coupon. Expires 2/28/13

ONE-OF-A-KINDORANGE CHICKEN

$150w/ Every $30Food Purchase

1113 Smith St. 545-3008 Free Parking at rear of restaurantSun-Thu 10:30am-10:30pm; Fri/Sat 10:30am-Midnight

LIMITED TIME ONLY

WHERE TO DINE

Symbol KeyBreakfast

Lunch

Dinner

After Midnight

Alcohol Served

Online

Catering

Atlantis Seafood & Steak2284 Kalakaua Avenue922-6868

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

Napoleon’s BakeryLocated inside of Zippy’s

AMERICAN

BAKERYFendu Boulangerie2752 Woodlawn Dr. Manoa Marketplace 988-4310

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

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

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

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

Tropics Bar & Grill2005 Kalia Road Hilton 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 • 951-0611

BUFFET

2 0 | D I N I N G O U T | F E B . 1 7 - 2 3 , 2 0 1 3

LUNCH 11 am - 2 pmHAPPY HOUR 2 pm - 5 pm • Ala CarteDINNER 5 pm - 10 pmValidated Parking

Royal Hawaiian Ctr. | Bldg C, Level 3 380-9300 FiveStarWaikiki.com

KAMA‘AINA, MILITARY & SENIORS % OFF

Dinner Buffet15

98-150 Kaonohi St. • Tel: 486-5100www.makinochayahawaii.com

Not combinable with other discounts. 55 or older w/ coupon & ID. No onlineor photo-copied coupons. One coupon per person. Discounts off regularadult price. Excluding Holidays. Not valid on Valentine’s Day. Expires 2/22/13.

SENIOR SPECIAL! 55+

30% OFFLUNCH & DINNER

98-150 Kaonohi St. • Tel: 486-5100www.makinochayahawaii.com

ONLY ONE TYPE OF COUPON PER PARTY

*MENU AND PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE *DINNER MENU ONLY

BIRTHDAY SPECIAL!FREE BIRTHDAY MEAL FOR ANY AGEWith Family & Group LUNCH & DINNER 20% OFF

Must 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. Not valid on Valentine’s Day. Expires 2/22/13.

ONLY ONE TYPE OF COUPON PER PARTY

Lunch $12.95Kids $7.50 (Ages 5–12)

Dinner $16.95Kids $9.00 (Ages 5–12)

Reservations Recommended*Free parking available at First Hawaiian Bank

10% OFFEntireMenu

10% OFFEntireMenu

Must present coupon for discount.Not to be combined with any other

specials or promotions.

BuffetFor up to 20 people

Maple Garden/Yen King909 Isenberg Street • 941-6641www.MapleGardenHawaii.com

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 AnniversaryFor a

SPECIAL BREAKFAST AND DINNER

OFFERVisit our website

www.oceanhousewaikiki.com

www.3660.com

Join Chef Russell Siu’s

Thursday & Friday March 14 & 15 • 6:00pm

Cooking Class

3660 Waialae Ave. • 737-1177

$67This cooking demonstration includes

wine pairings

Coquille St. JacquesScallops in a

Mushroom Cream Sauce

Kale & Roasted Beet Salad

Breast of Chicken “Oscar”Topped with Crab,

Asparaus & Hollandaise

Chocolate Mousse

Inclusive of tax & service chargePre-payment required

O N T H E R I S E

ODORIKOJapanese restaurant

visit us at odorikohawaii.com

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

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

QUEEN SET($14.95)

(picture shown)

KING SET($16.95)

Only 7.50

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

50% off any sizeDraft Beer!

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

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

Kama‘aina Lunch& Take Out Menu

Early Bird SPECIAL

All offers expire 2/28/13.

Bring or mention this Ad to receive

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

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

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

Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine 590 Farrington Hwy.692-9880

CATERERS

Makino Chaya98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

CHINESE

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

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Ave.738-8666

Yakiniku Camellia BuffetStadium Mall4510 Salt Lake Blvd.486-3311

CAFE

Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant5724 Kalanianaole Hwy.377-5566

Little Village Noodle House1113 Smith St.545-3008

D I N I N G O U T | F E B . 1 7 - 2 3 , 2 0 1 3 | 2 1

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

*DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALL BEVERAGES WITH

THIS AD. EXP. 2/28/13.

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

Authentic Korean Cuisine

10%OFFOur Whole Menu!

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

CHOGAJIB KOREAN RESTAURANT

744-3440

BYOBMust present coupon.

Exp 2/28/13

841-0931Kam Shopping Center

Open 6am Daily

Available for a limited time thruFebruary 2013

2 breakfast & 2 dinner dishes featured weekly

Specials may be different than dishes shown.

Try our specially priced featureddishes-of-the-week, during

our early bird hours only.

EARLY BIRD SPECIALSMonday thru Thursday

Breakfast 6-7am • Dinner 2-6pm

NOWSERVING!

YAKINIKUMILLION

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

Serving Hawaii Since 1989

(behind Walmart)

for Lunch 11am-2pm

$1595only

SPICY FRIED SMALL

Octopus

$595DINE-IN

TAKE-OUT$6.95

• Oo-e Mool Naeng MyunBuckwheat Noodle in Cold Spicy Soup Topped with Cucumber, Meat Jun & Kalbi

• Book A KookDried Pollock Soup

• Sul Lung TangBeef & Tendon Soup

• Bi Bim BapMixed Rice with Veggies & Beef

Honolulu’s Most Unique Lunch Spot—

Brasserie Du VinFull Service Monday - Saturday, 11:30 to 4:00

545-1115 • www.brasserieduvin.com1115 Bethel St (across from Hawaii Theatre)

Featuring a French-inspired menu,complemented by an extensive wine list. Lunch includes soup, salads, sandwiches and seafood. Perfect for casual, business and special occasions.

DAILYHAPPY HOUR

4-7pm$3 Beers

Excludes alcohol. Cannot be combined with otherspecials/discounts. Exp. 2/21/13

purchase of $25 or more.

www.infernospizzahawaii.com

OPEN DAILY 11AM - 9PMWard Center(next to Ryan’s Grill) 375-1200

Girl’s Day(Sunday, March 3rd is Girl’s Day)

Order in Advance

(Mountain side, next to Shirokiya)941-6161

SPECIAL...$38

WHERE TO DINE

Henry Loui’s2850 Paa St.833-3728

Good To Grill888 Kapahulu Ave.734-7345

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

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

Mandalay (The)1055 Alakea St.525-8585

Maple Garden909 Isenberg Street941-6641

Asian Mix1234 South Beretania St.521-1688

Asahi Grill Ward515 Ward Ave.593-2800

Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square, 524-1628

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

FAMILY DINING808 Yong’s BBQ94-216 Farrington Hwy #B1-4678-8058

Himalayan Kitchen1137 11th Ave.735-1122

2 2 | D I N I N G O U T | F E B . 1 7 - 2 3 , 2 0 1 3

50%OFF

with coupon

Buy 1 Plate, Get the 2nd

1006 Kapahulu Ave.(Corner of Kaimuki Ave/Kapahulu Ave)

Open Daily 7am-10pm • 688-8891

2nd entree of equal or lesser value. Cannot combine w/ other discounts/offers.

Exp. 2/21/13.

Try ourHiyashi Chuka (Cold Noodle)

with Gyoza!

Our Brothsare made from

scratchwith no MSG!

Mon: 5-10pm | Tues-Fri: 11am-2:30pm/5-10pmSat: 11am-10pm | Sun: 11am-9pm

2080 S. King Street(past McCully St.)

(808) 947-5919

Chicken with Corn SoupFried Crispy Whole Chicken

Walnut ShrimpSalt & Pepper Pork Chop w/ Tofu

Steamed Fish Filet w/ Ginger OnionShanghai Cabbage w/ Meat Sauce

Beef Noodle w/ VeggiesSteamed Rice

377-5555 or 377-5566Lungfunghawaii.com • Open Daily 11am-9pm5724 Kalanianaole Hwy • Niu Valley Shopping Ctr.LOTS OF FREE PARKING | Dine-in/Take-out available daily.

*with 1 reg. priced entree. Dine-In Only.Cannot combine with other discounts or specials

Special Menu$138 for 10 people

Dine-in/Take-out available.Cannot combine with other discounts or specials

WHOLE LOBSTER $12.95WHOLE LOBSTER $12.95(reg $18.00)(reg $18.00)

3008 Waialae Ave.

5-6p & 9pm-midnightHAPPY HOUR

RESTAURANT & PUPU BAR

DINNER Tues-Sun 5p-Midnight • Closed MondayLUNCH Tues-Sun 11am-2pm

WAFUSTEAK ALOHA BEER

ON TAP

50% OFF Any RibeyeSteak Order

Must PresentCoupon.

Not valid w/otheroffers/discounts.

1 order percoupon/party.Exp. 2/21/13

WAIMALU98-020 Kam Hwy.488-8824

WAIPAHU94-256 Waipahu Depot St.

676-2088

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

689-0999www.shirossaimin.com

Dear Hearts,

The greatest success a person can achieve isnot in monetary gainor success in businessbut to be respected,loved and cared for by many

Saimin Havenly Yours,Shiro Matsuo

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 2/28/13. 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 2/28/13. Must present coupon.

Lobster $1599with purchase of Full Price EntreeValid 5-10:30pm

Lobster$1599

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

Ala Moana Center

Tel: 947-8818

• 8,000 sq feet • 7 VIP rooms• Accommodate

300+ guests• State-of-the-Art

Audio/VisualSystem

FRESH DIM SUM

DAILY

COME TRY OUR…

OPEN DAILY 10:30 a.m. to

10:00 p.m.

Fried Mochi w/Lotus PasteImperial Spring Roll

with Taro & Preserved Meat

Steamed Pork & Veggie Buns

10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Abalone Siu Mai

NEW DIM SUM

ITEMS

10% OFF

Senior/Military Discounts Available Mon.-Thurs.Cannot be combined with other offers. Exp. 2/21/13

Stadium Mall 4510 Salt Lake Blvd. 486-3311

Entire MenuAll-You-Can-EatBuffet includes hot entree bar.

LunchDaily 11am-3pm $1495DinnerSun-Thurs 5pm-9pmFri/Sat 5pm-10pm

$2495

with coupon, valid Mon-Thurs

BYOB

BIRTHDAY SPECIAL50% OFF Birthday MealMust be on exact birthday, ID required

94-216 Farrington Hwy • Waipahu • Catering AvailableNext to Zippy’s, Don Quijote & Nanding’s Bakery

*Equal or lesser value. Does not include specials. Expires 2/28/13.

678-8058New Items

678-8058• New York Steak

& Garlic Shrimp• Denver Omelettes

• Korean Food• Grilled Mahi & More

$6.50

808 Yong’s BBQNow Serving Breakfast All Day808 Yong’s BBQNow Serving Breakfast All Day1 FREE medium size DRINKwith purchase of 1 regularPLATE or COMBO! (With coupon)

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

Shiro’s Saimin HavenWAIMALU98-020 Kam Hwy. • 488-8824

WAIPAHU94-256 Waipahu Depot St. • 676-2088

EWA 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

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

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

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

Zippy’s Call the one nearest you

Himalayan Kitchen1137 11th Ave.735-1122

JJ Bistro & French Pastry3447 Waialae Ave.739-0993

D I N I N G O U T | F E B . 1 7 - 2 3 , 2 0 1 3 | 2 3

Ala Moana Center, Mall Level next to Victoria Secret946-6388 • Ordering hotline 597-8880 M-FW W W . P A N Y A G R O U P . C O M

panya caters to your needs...

Best “Japanese Style”Shabu Shabu in Hawaii

Mon-Sat 11am-2pm (last call 1:30pm)Dinner Nightly 5pm-10pm (last call 9:30pm)Validated Parking • 1221 Kapiolani Blvd. • 597-1655

Shabu Shabu or any Sukiyaki Setfeaturing our special sukiyaki sauce. Exp. 2/21/13Shabu Shabu or any Sukiyaki Set

featuring our special sukiyaki sauce. Exp. 2/21/13

SERVING LUNCH & DINNER TAKEOUT AVAILABLE

Proud recipient of:

OAHU: OUTER ISLANDS:Kona · (808) 327-6776Kukui Grove · (808) 632-2450Lahaina · (808) 661-0333Maui Mall · (808) 873-7776

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

Reservations Recommended2440 Kuhio Ave.

922 5555www.hyshawaii.com

Receive acomplimentary

Hy’s Cheesecake & Keepsake Photo For Honoree

Celebrate Your BirthdayWith us and

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

• Wine Spectator Award-Winning Wine List

• Live Entertainment

• Valet Parking

Proper Attire Required

50% OFF

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

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

with any other offer or special. Pre-Order Peking Duck. Coupon validfor up to 3 tables. Expires 2/28/13.

Peking Duck$25Reg. $50

Now

Waimalu Shopping Center98-042 Kamehameha Hwy #3

Open daily 10am-9pm

Sandwich& DrinkHiSandwich& Drink

SANDWICH + DRINK

Vietnamese Fast Food,

Smoothies & Bubble Tea

SANDWICH + SMOOTHIEOR BUBBLE TEA

$8(reg $9.50)

COMBO DEALS

Applies to 1 choice sandwich ($6 value) and 1 fl avor smoothie ($4.95 value).Not combinable with other offers/discounts. Valid w/ coupon thru 2/21/13

487-7372Military receive 10% off w/ valid ID

$9(reg $10.95)

Coupon must be surrendered at time of purchase.One discounted item per coupon. Not valid onprevious purchases or with other offers.Exp. 2/28/13.

88 Piikoi St., Honolulu593-1200 • kissatencafe.com

with any purchase

1⁄2OFF1⁄2OFF One IceCream ParlorItem

One IceCream ParlorItem

with any purchase

BYOB

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

WHERE TO DINEWolfgang’s SteakhouseRoyal Hawaiian Shopping Center, Bldg C, Level 32301 Kalakaua Ave.922-3600

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

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

People’s Cafe1310 Pali Hwy521-5552

The Fat GreekKaimuki - 3040 Waialae Ave.734-0404Ala Moana - Makai Market949-2120Waikiki - 1831 Ala Moana Blvd941-3444Kailua - 1020 Keolu Dr230-2300

GREEK

Hawaiian &Filipino Food Stage Restaurant

1250 Kapiolani Blvd.237-5429

Max’s Of ManilaWAIPAHU94-300 Farrington Hwy

HONOLULU801 Dillingham Blvd.951-6297

FILIPINO FINE DININGFifty Three By The Sea53 Ahui Street536-5353

2 4 | D I N I N G O U T | F E B . 1 7 - 2 3 , 2 0 1 3

SENIOR (65+) DISCOUNT

10% OFF ENTIRE MENU

Must present coupon. Does not apply withother discounts/offers. Dine-in only. Appliesto senior’s orders only. Exp. 2/21/13

SUN-THURS6:30AM-10PMFRI-SAT6:30AM-11PM

593-2800515 WARD AVE.

*Restaurant Price: Chili Frank $7.39, Spam or Portuguese Sausage Omelette $5.99. Prices slightly higher at Zippy’s Kahului. Must be 18 years of age or older & Hawaii resident to enter giveaway. Offer and giveaway valid 2/4 through 2/28/13. Cannot be combined with any other promotional offers, coupons or discount cards. While supplies last. Sorry, no substitutions. Other restrictions may apply.

PLEDGE TO PROMOTE & LIVE A DRUG-FREE LIFESTYLEPLEDGE TO PROMOTE & LIVE A DRUG-FREE LIFESTYLE

& ENTER TO WIN A& ENTER TO WIN A

Equivalent to 240,000 HawaiianMiles!to the U.S. Mainlandto the U.S. MainlandRoundtrip forRoundtrip for 44

SPAM or PORTUGUESE SAUSAGEOMELETTE

$4.99 Fast Food Breakfast Hours Only

CHILI FRANK PLATE$6.39 Fast Food

525-8585 www.themandalayhawaii.com

$388 for table of 10 Mandalay Combo (Five Spice Beef, Boneless Pig Feet, Jelly Fish) Chicken w/White Fungus Soup Black Mushroom w/Baby Abalone Steamed Fresh Catch of the Day Lobster with Ginger Onion Stuffed Duck Lawhon Jai with Oyster Dried Sccallop with Egg White Shredded Chicken E-Mein Dessert

$288 for table of 10 Mandalay Delight Salad Mixed Seafood w/Fish Maw Soup Peking Duck with Bun Sauteed Fresh Lobster w/Ginger Onion Steamed Fresh Catch of the Day Lowhon Jai Beef with Seasonal Greens Fried Noodles Dessert

Chinese New Year Special Menus

10:30am to

JAI: $10.95 per order GAU: Large $12 Small $6

SPECIAL!4-course Mealalso available

3447 Waialae Avenue J J F R E N C H PA S T R Y. C O M

CALL 739-0993

FREE with purchase of any seafood combo. Not to be combined with other offers/specials.

MANILACLAMSFREE MANILACLAMS

LOBSTER TAIL SPECIAL!

(1 Pound) with your choice of sauce

February Specials:

.....$14.95 for 1 Tail or $34.95 for 3 Tails Our new location will be open later this month

For latest updates, call 848-5573

WE’RE MOVING!

MITSU-KENHome of the

Famous Garlic Chicken

2300 N. King Street(Across New City Nissan)

OUR SCHOOL STREET LOCATION IS CLOSED

ROYAL HAWAIIAN CENTER, BLDG. C, LEVEL 3

VALIDATED PARKING

WOLFGANGSSTEAKHOUSE.NET

808.922.3600

JOIN US FOR LUNCH!DAILY 11AM-3:30PM

TRY ONE OF OUR DELICIOUS$10 LUNCH SPECIALS• PRIME ANGUS BURGER• MAHIMAHI SANDWICH• MAHIMAHI FISH ‘N CHIPS• TROPICAL CHOP SALAD

Our regular menu is also available all day.

735-5544449 KAPAHULU AVE., STE 101

www.HeeHingHawaii.com

www.HeeHingHawaii.com

FEBRUARY SEAFOOD FESTIVAL

FEBRUARY SEAFOOD FESTIVAL MENU

Live Maine Lobster $14.95* (reg. $35)

(*with purchase of an entree)

Live Dungeness Crab $25 (reg. $37.50)

Steamed Fresh Oysters $12 (5 pieces)

Sweet and Sour Fresh Tai Snapper $29

• Pepper Salt Shrimp• Bounty of the Sea Soup

• Crackling Chicken• Maine Lobster with Garlic Scallions

• Steamed Flounder Fillet with Lemon Ginger Shoyu

• Peipa Tofu (Tofu Minced Shrimp Puffs)• Mandarin Long Beans •Steamed Rice

$239 Table of 10 (reg. $279)$99 Table of 4 (reg. $109)

WHERE TO DINEHifumi Japanese RestaurantChinese Cultural Plaza100 N. Beretania St.536-3035

IchirikiAIEA98-150 Kaonohi St.484-2222HONOLULU510 Piikoi St.589-2299

Romanos Macaroni GrillAla Moana CenterHookipa Terrace 356-8300

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

Chinpei Ramen2080 S. King Street947-5919

Taormina-Sicilian Cuisine227 Lewers St. 926-5050

Gyu-KakuWINDWARD MALL46-056 Kamehameha Hwy F1922-5511

KAPIOLANI - 1221 Kapiolani Blvd., #105589-2989

WAIKIKI - 307 Lewers St.926-2989

Japanese Restaurant Aki1427 Makaloa St.955-8528

JAPANESE

MamayaPearl Kai Shopping Center98-199 Kamehameha Hwy, #A-7B492-1863

Il LupinoRoyal Hawaiian Center922-3400

ITALIAN

HAWAIIAN

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

People’s Cafe1310 Pali Hwy521-5552

Hawaiian &Filipino Food

D I N I N G O U T | F E B . 1 7 - 2 3 , 2 0 1 3 | 2 5

GOOD MORNING!!!Start your day off

deliciously with Fresh Fruits& Juices, an Acai Bowl,

Buttermilk or MacadamiaNut Pancakes, French Toast,Organic Oatmeal, a Frittata,

Eggs Benedict, Omelets, & much more!

ROYAL HAWAIIAN CENTERVALIDATED PARKING

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GOOD MORNING!!!Start your day off

deliciously with Fresh Fruits& Juices, an Acai Bowl,

Buttermilk or MacadamiaNut Pancakes, French Toast,Organic Oatmeal, a Frittata,

Eggs Benedict, Omelets, & much more!

BREAKFAST DAILY 7~11 A.M.& ‘TIL NOON ON WEEKENDS!!!

808.922.3400

ROYAL HAWAIIAN CENTERVALIDATED PARKING

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$1 OFFAny Breadpurchases over $4

Must present coupon • exp. 2/21/13

DAILY BREAD SPECIALSMONDAY Ciabatta TUESDAY Rustic Kalamata Olive Bread WEDNESDAY Sundried Tomato CheesebreadTHURSDAY Foccacia DereccoFRIDAY Walnut RaisinSATURDAY Hamakua Farms Mushroom BreadSUNDAY Buckwheat Fig

“All Natural no added chemicals”

988-43102752 Woodlawn Dr. • Manoa Marketplace

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

801 Dillingham Blvd.(next to Costco Iwilei)

Honolulu Hawaii 96817

Waipahu Shopping Plaza94-300 Farrington Hwy., Suite F-1

Waipahu, Hawaii 96797www.maxschicken.com • 951-MAXS (6297)

Max’sCaramel Bars™

Sweet, chewy and nutty

Now Available

Try Our Tasty PORK TOFU!Pork Tofu simmered

in our special broth...Delicious!

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

SEKIYA’S RESTAURANT& DELICATESSEN

www.SekiyasRestaurant.com

2746 Kaimuki Ave732-1656

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955-1764

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Two Fresh Kalei Eggs with Choice of Honey-Cured Bacon or Breakfast Link

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923 KEEAUMOKU ST.955-3388Best Cantonese Cuisine

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Canton Seafood Restaurant(Reg. $12.99) (Reg. $15.99)(Reg. $15.99)(Reg. $12.99)

Mon-Sat6:30am-8pm • Sun6:30am-5pm1310 Pali Hwy • 521-5552

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

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Mitsu-Ken2300 N. King Street848-5573

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Lobster King1380 S. King St.944-8288

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

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With a successful first yearof business behind her,Yong Tom, owner and

cook of the popular Korean restau-rant 808 Yong’s BBQ in Waipahu,could have easily kept the same menu.However, when she overheard somediners inquiring if the restaurant offeredbreakfast, she began to think.

“I found more and more customerslooking for breakfast options,” says Tom.“So right away I wanted to start a break-fast menu, one with lots of options.”

Such dedication to meeting the de-sires of its customers is just one charac-teristic out of many that makes 808Yong’s BBQ a true culinary gem.

The eatery now offersan all-day breakfastmenu as well as local-style dishes in addi-tion to its belovedKorean menu. Tohelp with theexpandedm e n u ,which

has almost tripled in size, Tom hashired chef Glenn Salvador, previ-ously a chef at Joe’s Grill Ex-press downtown.

Although customers may orderfrom the breakfast menu at anytime, early risers will be happy tolearn the restaurant now opens at6 a.m. daily. Breakfast options includea variety of omelettes including the Den-ver Omelette ($5) as well as the SpinachOmelette ($5). Other morning meals in-clude Pork Adobo and Eggs ($5) andJoe Moco ($5.75), a popular dish con-sisting of corned beef hash, two stripsof bacon, two eggs and rice with gravy.

“Even though our menu is bigger, our

prices are still very reasonable,” says Tom.

“At the same time, we make sure to still

give big portions and spend enough time,

so everything tastes homemade.”

Along with breakfast, 808 Yong’s BBQpatrons also will find more local-styledishes on the menu. Favorites includeNew York Steak with Onions and Mush-rooms ($7.50) and New York Steak

and Garlic Shrimp ($8.50). “Now people who enjoy local-

style food as well as Korean foodcan get both from one place,” saysTom.

Diners also can choose from aplethora of island-style plate

lunches ranging from SpicySweet Chili Katsu (starting at

$5.75) and Teriyaki Beef(starting at $5.75). All

plate lunches comewith rice and achoice betweenmacaroni salad or

tossed salad. Addition-ally, regular plate lunches now

come with a free drink.

The restaurant features a vari-ety of daily specials, allowing cus-tomers to choose from a multi-tude of local staples such as TopSirloin Steak and Eggs ($6.50) andGarlic Shrimp and Eggs ($6.50).

Among the Korean dishes, the MiniFamily Pack ($22.99) is one of therestaurant’s most popular op-tions. The meal, which feedsapproximately two orthree people, includesthree pieces of kalbi, bar-becue chicken and bar-becue beef; five piecesof fried mandoo, fourpieces of meat jun, fourvegetable sides and rice.“Once customers taste thepack they always come back formore,” says Tom. “It has a bit ofeverything and is a great deal.”

Tom is friendly with everycustomer, starting conversa-tions with them as soon asthey enter the door. “Mygoal is to provide thebest service and createa family-friendly envi-ronment.”

In addition to thedine-in menu, 808Yong’s BBQ also offerstakeout and catering op-tions as well.

Different Menu, Same Homemade orderoftheday

Flavors at

808 YONG’S BBQ

WHERE 94-216 Farrington Hwy, Waipahu

CALL678-8058

HOURS Open Monday–Saturday,

6 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday, 6 a.m.-3 p.m.

Yong’s BBQSTORY BY MICHELLE LEE + PHOTOS BY NATHALIE WALKER

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SpinachOmelette ($5)

New York Steak andGarlic Shrimp ($8.50)

Mini FamilyPack ($22.99)

ChickenTaco Salad

($6)

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