Wrapped in puff pastry, the Baked LambWellington continues to be a best-seller at JJ Bistro & French Pastry.

JJ Bistro & French Pastry has becomemore than just a destination for dessertlovers over the years with its elegant yet simple four-course meals and seafood dishes. See Page 4 | Leah Friel photo

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AN EDITION OF

MARCH

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2013

Good morning, Ono read-ers! For as long as I canremember, I’ve always

been told to eat a good breakfast,and for the longest time, up untilnow, I've dismissed that notionand had a million excuses not to:there's no time to cook, no time toeat, no time to clean, and hun-dreds of emails to go through.

However, in an effort to live ahealthier lifestyle and boost mymetabolism, I now make breakfasta priority. On a daily basis, mybreakfast usually consists of a halfcup of plain oatmeal and a fruit.However, when I’m lucky, I love toindulge in hearty breakfast foodsthat I’m not able to enjoy everyday.

This week, I bring to you a dom-ination of breakfast wraps that re-flect everything I could ever askfor in the morning. Breakfast wrapsare easy to eat on-the-go, deli-ciously satisfying and for the mostpart, healthy.

Here, at the following Ono, YouKnow establishments, you’ll be ea-ger to wake up to this superlativebreakfast item. So, there you haveit, it’s a wrap on breakfast!

Kit n KitchenWrap yourself up in a bounty of

morning masterpieces at Kit nKitchen on University Avenue andstart your weekend off right.Breakfast is available Saturday andSunday from 8 to 11 a.m., and mostrecently, owner Kit Yiu took me ona trip to flavor town, as he servedup the restaurant’s most popularBreakfast Wrap ($8.95). This idealbreakfast for any food enthusiastfeatures a warm tortilla filled withscrambled eggs, grilled chicken,ham, onion and zucchini layeredwith cheese, and served with a sa-vory salsa sauce and roasted po-tatoes. Here, you get to experienceall your breakfast favorites in onebite.

“The Breakfast Wrap has a lot ofvariety, so many customers orderthis dish,” says Yiu. “If you likewraps, we also have our SpinachBacon Wrap.”

Priced at $9.50, the Spinach Ba-con Wrap is stuffed to the brimwith scrambled eggs, spinach,morsels of crispy bacon, onion, zuc-chini, mushrooms and cheese, and

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Kit n Kitchen Beachhouse at The Moana Kissaten Coffee Bar

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EDITORAlana Folen

Phone: 529-4854diningout@staradvertiser.com

SALES MANAGERSandi SakaguchiPhone: 342-8802

SSakaguchi@staradvertiser.com

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.

Visit us at dining.staradvertiser.com

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By Alana Folen | Photos by Leah Friel

Above: The editor’s morning getseven brighter with Kit n Kitchen’sBreakfast Wrap.

Left: Kit n Kitchen’s Breakfast Wrap($8.95)

Honolulu Design CenterOn 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-1:30pDinner Mon-Sat 5:30-8:30p

Call 808.237.5429. Reservations highly recommendedConvenient location with free covered parking. Scan for taste

of Stage andto makereservationsinstantly.

Goat Cheese and OrangeJorge Ordonez & Co. "Nisia" Old Vine Verdejo 2011 (Spain)

Corn Chowder with Snow Crab,Big Island Hearts of Palm, Black TruffleShavings, Waimanalo Corn ShootsRamey Wine Cellars Chardonnay RussianRiver Valley 2010 (California)

Caramelized Diver ScallopBlack Pepper-Black Bean Sauce, Lemongrass, Charred Brussels Sprout,Lemon Potato PuréeHenri Bourgeois Sancerre "Grande Reserve Blanc" 2011 (France)

Portabella Stuffed Cabernet Braised Beef Short RibHorseradish Potato, Fried Baby Arugula,Watermelon Radish, Crispy LeeksAia Vecchia "Sor Ugo" (Super Tuscan Cabernet Blend) 2008 (Italy)

Caramelized Banana Bavarois Valrhona Chocolate BrowniePeanut Butter Powder, Cookies &Creme Anglaise, Strawberry–Banana Sorbet

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$45 4 Course Dinner $75Dinner and Wine pairingtax and gratuity not includedReserve seating for 5:30p, 6:30p and 7:30p

Stage Ovation Wine DinnerStage Ovation Wine DinnerA Pairing of International WinesMonday, 25 March 2013Featuring Exceutive Chef Ron de Guzman andWine Specialist Sky Cameron from Chambers and Chambers Wine Merchants

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Get an “A List” Priority Ticket, with your next dinner performance, for Stage Restaurant’s 6th Anniversary Dinner Celebration. Ticket holders can then call 237.5429 before the official Mar. 24th reservation booking. Just inform us of your Priority Ticket status when reserving your preferred date for this annually SOLD OUT EVENT. See website for details.

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Born and raised in Laos, Luangkhot createseach and every dish through inspiration andexperimentation with a wide variety of ingre-

dients. Luangkhot made Hawaii his home about twodecades ago and first opened JJ Bistro & FrenchPastry in Aiea in 1995, prior to relocating his restau-rant in 1999 to its current home in Kaimuki.

“JJ Bistro was primarily just a cafe where we wereknown for our desserts,” says Luangkhot, who hasearned a grand reputation thanks to his famousChocolate Pyramid. “Then in 2001, we added sand-wiches, pastas and pizza to the menu because ofthe downturn in the economy following 9/11.”

A prix-fixe menu soon followed, and in 2007, JJBistro underwent a major expansion because of itsFour-Course Meal Special that reeled customers inlike never before.

Priced at $24.70, this four-course feast begins witha soup or salad, be it Cream of Corn with Crab Soupor House Ginger Sesame Dressing. The meal continueswith a Trio Appetizer, which features a Baked LobsterAvocado, Crab Rangoon and Shrimp Kataife. Then,engage your palate with an entree selection of yourchoice from an extensive list of edible masterpieces.

“I highly recommend Baked Lamb Wellington (rackof lamb with red bell pepper and cheese wrapped ina flaky puff pastry and a side of mashed potatoescomplemented by a black pepper cream sauce) orLobster Pad Thai (stir-fried noodles with eggs and acitrus Xo sauce topped with Tristan lobster tail, whichis world famous),” Luangkhot says, noting a $5 addi-tional charge for these two dishes, along with SteakBrioche.

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ceive a complimentary crème brulee on the side.Luangkhot says to take the opportunity to fill

up on your four-course meal now, as a seconddessert is added to the menu free of charge untilApril 15.

And on the heels of the restaurant’s 14th an-niversary, Luangkhot offers up more unbeatabledeals, including half off the Seafood Combo($53.80 for two, $107.60 for four, regular price)from March 18 to 24. Seafood Combo includes onepound of snow crab, mussels, clams and shrimpfor two people, and two pounds for four people.

“This special offer is part of our Hot Deals withHonolulu Star-Advertiser and we’d also like to thankour loyal customers for 14 years of support,” Lu-

angkhot explains. “In the past few months sincewe’ve started to serve an abundance of seafood,business has been great and the restaurant hasbeen packed. Reservations are a must.”

Earlier this year, Luangkhot debuted a FishermenFeast menu, which plays up his seafood specialties— the main draw being lobster.

“Lobster is one of the most popular seafoodchoices, and we have a great deal: You can pur-chase three tails for only $34.95. If you love oysters,you must try our Bake Oyster ($2.95 per piece,$14.95 for half dozen), a side dish, which featuresoysters with an avocado puree and chili mayon-naise. Melted mozzarella cheese also sits atop eachoyster. Bake Oyster is a good choice for those whodon’t like raw seafood,” he explains.

Other highlights off the Fishermen Feast menuinclude Shrimp of De Day ($11.95 per pound), Letit Snow Crab (market price), Clam of De Sea($12.95 per pound) and more. While the seafoodshines on its own, Luangkhot takes pride in thesauces that accompany it. Diners may select from:World Classic (melted butter), Garlic Butter, LemonPepper and J’Jun Sauce (Cajun sauce made withchili, garlic and basil).

“J’Jun sauce is very interesting and it’s my per-sonal favorite,” Luangkhot says. “Fresh seafood isshipped in twice a week, mainly from Seattle, andwe also get our lobster from Maine. We go throughabout 300 pounds of snow crab a week right now.”

Although Luangkhot is the first to admit thatcontinuity in high-quality cuisine is key, he also be-lieves in the importance of change and variety.

“We don’t want our customers to get bored, sowe’re always thinking of new concepts, new dishesand ways to improve the menu here. Offering greatdeals and specials are ways in which I show mygratitude to my guests,” he says.

In fact, a new special is Grilled Lobster Tails. Thisdecadent dish is offered with the Four-Coursemenu only and costs $29.95 for one lobster tailand $39.95 for two. A rich and filling entree, grilledlobster tails are presented with a shiitake mush-room and garlic white wine beurre blanc sauceover fettuccine.

“I love presenting new specials, but, of course, Imust stay true to what started it all at JJ Bistro —the desserts. So, as another way to say thank you,all desserts will be 15 percent off from now untilthe end of April. This includes our cakes, too, butthey must be ordered a day in advance.”

Never in his wildest dreams did Luangkhot imag-ine his once petite cafe would now seat 120 pa-trons, and be at full capacity night after night. So,what’s in the works in the near future?

“We will keep doing our best at JJ Bistro,” Lu-angkhot says with a smile. “I make every dish as ifit was a signature dish. Everything we offer is fromthe heart — that’s the secret.”

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If there's one word to describewhat Sekiya’s Restaurant &Delicatessen is all about, it

would have to be comfort. Fromthe friendliness each staff mem-ber exudes to the coziness of adish that feels like a home-cooked meal, it’s no wonder theKaimuki Street eatery haswarmed up Hawaii diners sincethe 1930s.

A menu that’s as comforting asSekiya’s — stocked with tradi-

tional Japanese food,okazu (delicatessen items)and local favorites — nat-urally serves as the bestescape from the chillyweather we’ve experi-enced lately. When itcomes to choosing theright dish to cozy up with,owner Joy Moriharaknows all the best options.

“It’s been kind of cold lately, sowhat could be better than soup

to warm you up?” says Morihara. The eatery boasts a number of

soup-based dishes to try, but theowner suggests starting with oneof Sekiya’s signature dishes, LargeSaimin ($7.95). Prepared with ahouse-made dashi stock, thisshrimp-based broth simmers withsavoriness. “You can really tastethe difference when it’s home-made,” explains Morihara.

Another easeful entree is theHawaiian-style Beef Stew

($12.95). Saucy in both flavor andconsistency, the soup-like stewcooks away for several hours toachieve its richness, and featuresquality chuck eye beef, potatoes,carrots and celery.

Diners also will feel homey witha bowl of Nabeyaki Udon ($13.95)in front of them, which Moriharadescribes as “a more traditionalJapanese dish.” This satisfyingcreation is filled with chicken,shrimp tempura, vegetables, egg,

watercress, shiitakemushrooms and more.It is usually served withudon, but customersmay request saimin,soba or somen noodlesinstead. “It’s a wholemeal in itself,” saysMorihara.

Patrons also can’t gowrong with a classicOxtail Soup ($14.95),prepared local-styleand served with rice,tsukemono and hot tea.

It’s easy to see thatthere’s plenty of comfort to goaround at Sekiya’s.

SEKIYA’S RESTAURANT &DELICATESSEN

WHERE 2746 Kaimuki Ave.,Honolulu

CALL732-1656

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

From when I was a little girlto now, Royal GardenChinese Restaurant in Ala

Moana Hotel continues to beone of my favorite Chineserestaurants.

Known for its traditional Can-tonese-, Hong Kong-style cook-ing, Royal Garden also has a rep-utation for serving food that isfresh, delicious, creative andbeautifully presented. Therestaurant itself is clean and spa-cious, and during lunch you canorder dim sum from the manyauthentic dim sum carts rollingthrough.

The extensive menu offers agreat selection of soup, seafood,duck, chicken, beef, pork, casse-role courses, fresh vegetables,sizzling platters, rice, noodlesand more. My personal favoriteis Pea-par Tofu with Vegetable($17.95), which is a casserole-likedish with soft deep-fried tofumixed with a shrimp paste andserved over a bed of spinach.Also popular, and a specialty ofthe house, is Minced Pork served

in Lettuce Wrap ($15.95) with anoriginal sauce. There also is anew dish available as a specialcalled Gum Yun Dai Ji ($20.95),which translates to “gold and sil-ver scallop.” This dish featuresboth deep-fried, crispy jumboscallops with sesame seeds andstir-fried scallops cooked withonion, ginger, carrots, strawmushrooms and broccoli.

Also, because of popular de-mand, owner Calvin Wong hasdecided to extend its March spe-cial through the end of April —enjoy 50 percent off Baked RockSalt Ranch Chicken (regularlypriced at $45) or Stuffed TopShell with Seafood (regularlypriced at $6.95). Both itemsmust be ordered at least one dayin advance, and you are re-stricted to one discounted itemper party.

Wong, who was born andraised in Hong Kong and cameto Hawaii in 1971 as a student,opened Royal Garden 28 yearsago along with his brothers andchefs Johnny Wong and KingMan Wong. “I enjoy eating, andmy brother enjoys cooking andis a good cook,” he says, notingthat chef Johnny learned his culi-nary skills from one of HongKong’s most decorated chefsWing Hui, who now works atMGM Grand in Las Vegas. “Mybrother only chooses good in-gredients. He’s very strict aboutquality.”

That same top quality is foundnot only in the food, but also inthe service and overall dining ex-perience.

Open for lunch and dinner,Royal Garden Chinese Restau-rant also offers special banquetmenus, and has two privaterooms — one that can seat 10 to50 people and the other for upto 20 people.

Royal Chinese fare in full bloom

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Above Hawaiian-style Beef Stew($12.95)Top left Nabeyaki Udon ($13.95)

Nathalie Walker photos

ROYAL GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT

WHERE Ala Moana Hotel410 Atkinson Drive, third floor

CALL 942-7788

HOURS Lunch: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.,Monday through Friday; 10 a.m.to 2 p.m., Saturday and SundayDinner: 5:30-9:30 p.m. daily

Minced Pork served inLettuce Wrap ($15.95)

Lawrence Tabudlo photo

BY MICHELLE LEE

Bring up the topic ofKorean food amongfriends and fellow

foodies and more timesthan not, what immediate-ly comes to mind are thesmells and sounds of siz-zling, barbecued beef andpork atop a yakiniku grill.Although many would,and rightly so, associateKorean cuisine with meat,it would be a tragic fallacyto assume there are nogood Korean vegetariandishes.

Quite the contrary, Ko-rean cuisine places extremeimportance on fresh pro-duce and Korean restau-rant 678 Hawaii offers aplethora of tasty, meatlessoptions, eagerly invitingvegetarians to take part inits culinary experienceevery day for lunch from 11a.m. to 4 p.m.

“Every single meal be-gins with eight to 10wonderfully pre-pared vegetabledishes,” says SteveSong, manager of678 Hawaii. “These

side dishes are unlimitedand add much depth andflavor to the meal.” Suchmeal complements includefresh kimchi, spinach,sweet potato, tofu and anAsian mix salad.

One of the most populardishes at 678 Hawaii isStone Pot Bibimbap($9.99), a succulent mix ofrice and mixed vegetables

in a hot stone pot, whichadds heat and texture tothe rice mixture. The com-bination of fresh seaweed,bean sprouts, carrots,

mushrooms and spinachwith the signature hot pep-per sauce make for theperfect vegetarian meal.

Noodle lovers will enjoythe restaurant’sRadish Kimchi ColdNoodle ($7.99) aswell as Black ColdNoodle ($8.99), acombination of longand thin noodlesserved with juliennedvegetables in a re-freshing ice broth.For those craving

some spice, Spicy PasteCold Noodle ($7.99) in-fuses chili paste into thebroth.

So, by giving the menu achance, vegetarians will findthemselves embracing 678Hawaii’s dedication to qual-ity produce and delectableflavor combinations.

There’s more to Koreanfood than “meats” the eye

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678 HAWAII

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Who or what inspires youas a chef/manager/owner?What inspires me most asa chef/owner is the peoplewe serve. The reason why Ilove being a chef is be-cause I get to see thesmiles on our customersfaces when they eat one ofour creations. If a customerhas a special request orwants a dish modified tohis or her liking, I am morethan happy to do so. With-out them, we have no job. Idon’t know what I woulddo if I wasn’t a chef.

What is your favorite dishon the menu? Why? My fa-vorite item on the menu isour surf and turf: Sake SoyBraised Big Island BeefShort Ribs and SearedJumbo Sea Scallops withUni Butter. It’s served withgrilled vegetables andwasabi mashed potatoes.Braised Short Ribs, whendone right, are one of myfavorite meats, and scal-lops are by far my favoriteseafood. When I go out forsushi, you can guaranteethat I will be eating uni tofinish off my meal. Thisplate has it all. That’s why Ichose those flavors.

What is your favorite ingre-dient to work with? Why?For the past few years, Ihave been very into work-ing with fresh fish. Depend-ing on what type of fishyou have, it can be pre-pared in many different

ways — from raw to mari-nated, grilled, steamed,poached, seared, etc. Notonly can you prepare fishin many different ways, butyou also can pair it up withan unlimited combinationof different flavors thathelp to complement thefish, rather than overpowerit. That takes a lot of skillto do it right. On our A laCarte dinner menu, wehave nine or 10 fresh fishdishes using all of theabove preparations. We tryto showcase different localfish with different prepara-tions and flavors. No twofish dishes on the menu willbe alike.

Is there a dish that you cre-ate that’s not on yourmenu, but available uponrequest? At Pagoda, wejust started our new a lacarte menu this past week.So the answer to that atPagoda, is no. But at Huki-lau Honolulu, where I alsooversee the kitchen, we doit on a regular basis. Wehave so many regular din-ers that come in on aweekly basis. We have tobe able to accommodatethem in that way. It’s notuncommon to have some-one email me that they arecoming in for lunch andwant something specialthat is not on the menu.Normally after a while,those items actually makeit onto our menu.

What are your culinarygoals? What do you hopeto improve on? My goalsare to continue to be ableto grow not only as a chef,but as a teacher. There area lot of people that get socaught up in the stress andday-to-day operations thatthey forget about lettingtheir staff grow as individ-

uals, and as cooks. A goodanalogy is that just be-cause you are a greatbaseball player, thatdoesn’t make you a greatcoach. Coaching takes agreat skill that lets you notonly teach the game, butalso lets you help the play-ers grow. I want to be agreat coach.

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KITCHEN INSIDER

Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes atyour 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 scoops fromPagoda Floating Restaurant’s executive chef and part-ner Jason Takemura, who gives us a little taste ofPagoda and shares just what fuels his culinary drive.

1525 Rycroft St., Honolulu | 948-8356Breakfast: Daily, 6:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Lunch: Monday-Friday, 11 a.m-2 p.m., Happy Hour: Daily, 3:30-6:30 p.m., Dinner: Nightly, 5-9 p.m., Sunday Brunch: 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

NAME Jason Takemura

TITLE Executive Chef/Partner at Pagoda

Floating Restaurant

TRAINING/EDUCATIONLe Cordon Bleu, Western Culinary Institute,

Portland, OregonRed SnapperLeah Friel file photo

Lawrence Tabudlo file photo

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Ward Center(next to Ryan’s Grill) 375-1200

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Scuttle into Crab City before it closes atthe end of the month for a finger-lickingseafood feast. You can’t beat the taste of but-ter-infused lobster, Dungeness crab, kingcrab, snow crab, blue crab, crawfish orshrimp! Bring the whole family for a seafoodpicnic experience where you are encouraged

to get messy and use your hands to savor allthe tender morsels. Hurry in to redeem anygift certificates you may have received fromthe eatery. No need to call, just go directlythere. Crab City is located at 3441 WaialaeAve., and will be open daily, 3 p.m.-10 p.m.until the month’s end.

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Menu HighlightsOmelet StationWaffle Station

Peel & Eat ShrimpSmoked Salmon

Eggs BenedictBreakfast Meats

Braised Chicken in Tomato SaucePan Seared Salmon, Asian Salsa

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Carving: Prime Rib of Beef

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Blueberries accent the dishand are considered a premierfruit as they have the highestantioxidant capacity of allfresh fruit, aid in reducingbelly fat, help promoteurinary tract health andneutralize free radicals in thebody.

Red bell peppers, cilantro, onionsand broccoli also complete theomelette. Seasoned with salt andpepper, these veggies help tooptimize the heartiness of the dish.

Nutrient and energy dense,this three-egg omelettefeatures locally sourcedeggs packed with vitamins,proteins and fat. Cholineand selenium are just acouple of the importantnutrients found in egg.Choline is necessary forhealthy cell membraneswithin the body andbeneficial for good mentalfunction and memory.Selenium is an essentialmineral for a strong immunesystem and it is a powerfulantioxidant.

Parked on the corner of Kapahulu and Kaimuki avenues is BlueWater Shrimp and Seafood Company, a food truck that pushesthe boundaries when it comes to seafood. Known for its fresh

fish and seafood plates at affordable prices, Blue Water Shrimp andSeafood Company is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Andwhile Blue Water Shrimp and Seafood Company may not initiallycatch the attention of vegetarians, owner Gilbert Sakaguchi says theeatery's Vegetarian Omelette is geared especially toward non-meateaters and the health conscious, with an emphasis on local. This is atop-pick, guilt-free breakfast delight.

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Photos by Leah Friel

Oh, the pupus atHee Hing. Tenderpockets of good-

ness swimming in lightsauces, fresh vegetables incrispy coats, sweet shrimpin crunchy pockets anddim sum. Oh, yes, the dimsum — dozens of types allfor the ready.

The Dim Sum Combo($9.25) includes fourshrimp dumplings, fourpieces of pork shumai andthree half moon cakes.Each is fresh, flavorful and,fortunately, plentiful.

Another very tastyappetizer option isMandarin Pot Stick-ers ($5.25). Out-standing. A mixture ofpork, mushrooms andmore comes togetherto form a wonderfullymoist pocket of food.Dip into the gingervinegar sauce and itgets even better.

A couple of crunchyoptions, if that's what

you desire, are ShrimpPouch ($4.50) and CrispyKau Chee ($4.25). Thepouch is an incrediblycrispy yet light. The shrimpis naturally sweet andmoist, and the mayo relishdip provides a creamy ele-ment that matches wellwith the crunchy exterior.Crispy Kau Chee is a similardish, but with choppedpork and onion, and asweet and sour dippingsauce. Which to chose is amatter of taste. Fortu-nately,

both are tasty.If you’re one to trust

the tender palate of pho-tographers, then ShanghaiDumpling ($6.95) is amust-have. At least in theopinion of Leah Friel. Ten-der pork and a light soupare stuffed into a soft shellthat is mild, pleasant andsurprising even if you'reaware of the liquid filling. Aquick dip into the accom-panying sauce, nip the top,slurp the soup and you'regood to go. Leah's rightabout this one.

Because I love to playwith my food, wraps are anatural attraction. ChickenLettuce Wrap ($10.95) con-tains chicken — no surprisethere — lap cheong, chest-nuts, mushrooms and

onion with a light hoisinbase. It's sweet, crunchyand a great way to playwith your food withoutparental harassment.

Two more appetizers tonote. Golden Fried SpringRolls ($4.95) are a nicevegetarian option for din-ers. Mushrooms, cabbageand long rice in a crispyshell are dipped into asweet and sour sauce to

create a snack even a car-nivore would appreciate.Finally, Salt and PepperShrimp ($14.95) is coatedin salt and pepper, deep-fried, then quickly sauteed.The result is a juicy andslightly spicy starter thatalso allows for plenty offinger play. It's a bitmessier than the chickenwrap so parental discretionis advised.

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LEFT Shrimp Pouch ($4.50)and Mandarin Pot Stickers($5.25)BOTTOM LEFT Salt andPepper Shrimp ($14.95) andChicken Lettuce Wrap($10.95)

Leah Friel photos

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Just like the melting pot of culturesthat Hawaii embodies, Asian Mixincorporates flavors from around

the Pacific Rim as customers are treatedto a vast array of Chinese and Japanesecuisine infused with local favorites.

Located conveniently at the corner ofBeretania and Piikoi streets on the groundlevel of the new Safeway building, AsianMix serves up quality cuisine at affordableprices without the long waiting time usu-ally associated with typical sit-downrestaurants. The eatery opened its doorslast May under the ownership of DanielLeung, and his skilled chef and staff —the same team that operated Panda Cui-sine near Ala Moana for 20 years.

“We’ve been running a sit-down restau-rant for 200 people until we decided tosimplify things a bit,” says Leung whenasked about the motivation for launchingAsian Mix. “Whatever we’ve done before,including preparing upscale Chinese food,we do the exact same thing here — ex-

cept that we’re trying to do it in a fast-food environment. But you still get to en-joy quality food.”

While the majority of Asian Mix dinersorder items to go, the restaurant offersplenty of clean seats and tables outsidefor customers to enjoy a delicious mealbefore heading home or to work.

“The idea is that people can come —there is plenty of free parking — and picksomething up before they get on the free-way to go home, or head back throughtown,” says Leung. “We believe that we’rethe most reasonable place in town.”

Upon entering Asian Mix, customersimmediately notice the large display offreshly prepared Roast Duck Hong KongStyle ($22 whole, $11.50 half). Leungmakes sure to utilize the best ducks avail-able in order to provide more meat, andthe birds’ crispy golden skin and alluringaroma satiate the senses.

“Local Flavors” plate lunches highlightthe restaurant’s eclectic menu, which fea-

tures mainstays such as Chicken Katsu($5.95 mini, $7.95 regular) and GarlicShrimp ($6.95 mini, $8.95 regular). Thekatsu features two large pieces of thesucculent chicken along with a home-made dipping sauce, while the large, juicyshrimp are cooked to order in a signaturegarlic butter sauce.

“We have a chef who prepares eachGarlic Shrimp order as it comes in, andpan-fries the shrimp so they don’t dry out

Special Won Ton Noodle ($5.95)Chicken Katsu

($5.95 mini, $7.95 regular)

Roast Duck Hong Kong Style

($22 whole)

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and hold in all the flavor,” Leung explains.Customers also may choose to build

their own Asian Mix Plate with a choice ofside dish and varieties of entrees ($5.75for one choice, $7.45 for two choices and$8.95 for three choices). Leung notes thateight to nine choices are available eachday for mix plate selections, and cus-tomers are able to order and go in a mat-ter of minutes.

Asian Mix offers much more than justentrée plate selections, including an arrayof soup and ramen choices. Special WonTon Noodle ($5.95) soup features dicedpork and shrimp prepared fresh alongwith vegetables, barbecue pork and spe-cial noodles imported from Los Angeles.Customers also like Miso Ramen ($8.50),which includes char siu pork and a misobase that are both imported from Japan.The authentic ingredients and classic fla-vors meld perfectly to satisfy diners witheach hearty spoonful and slurp.

“The won ton filling includes shrimp and

pork that are hand-chopped, so you cannotice the texture compared to someplaces that just use a meat grinder,” Leungsays. “We also have located the exactsame noodles that they serve in HongKong, and the price is the best in town.”

Asian Mix also offers party trays in reg-ular (12 or more people) and large (20 ormore people) varieties for catering all sortsof events. Customers may choose fromsides ($22 regular and $32 large) includingChow Fun, Gon Lo Mein and Fried Rice,as well as popular entrees ($25 regularand $35 large) such as Sweet & Sour Pork,Orange Chicken, Tofu with Vegetables andZucchini Chicken & Mushroom. Most or-ders can be fulfilled in less than an hour,but with orders for more than 50 people,Leung asks for at least one day’s notice.

As a special offer for Dining Out read-ers, Asian Mix is featuring the popular Gin-ger Sauce Chicken ($8.50 half order) forjust $6.50 — a sweet deal that runsthrough this week only.

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Garlic Shrimp($6.95 mini, $8.95 regular) Miso Ramen ($8.50)

Daniel Leung with Roast Duck Hong Kong Style

served with roasted potatoes and salsa.Absolutely delicious as well! There’s noquestioning this breakfast choice becausewe all know everything tastes better withbacon.

Don’t skimp on the most importantmeal of the day. And with Kit n Kitchen,getting in a good breakfast is easy anddelicious. What more could you ask for?

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Beachhouse at The MoanaFor an elegant dining experience that

showcases only the best in modern classiccuisine, Beachhouse at The Moana is theanswer. As one of The Moana Surfrider’smost beloved establishments, one wouldtypically think to come here for dinner —it’s an opportunity to indulge in vibrantisland-inspired cuisine of the finest qualitysteaks and fresh seafood. Specialties in-clude artisan Pennsylvania Amish Raised

Angus Beef and American Wagyu (Kobestyle) beef. Yet, keep it mind, breakfasthere is equally superb.

Chef de Cuisine at The Moana, WilliamChen, presented me with BeachhouseBreakfast Wrap ($19) available at The Ve-randa from 6 to 11 a.m. daily. It’s what Chendescribes as a loaded omelette wrappedin a tortilla. So, wrap your head aroundthis: Imagine fluffy scrambled eggs pairedwith applewood smoked bacon, Swiss,American and Cheddar cheeses, onions,bell peppers and mushrooms nestled in aspinach tortilla, and complemented by ahomemade salsa and a side of skillet-browned potatoes and fresh ’Nalo greens.

“When we were conceptualizing thisdish, we definitely wanted to offer some-thing that would speak to the Westinguest, which is why we use a spinach tor-tilla and a lot of fresh vegetables. It’s ahealthier option,” Chen says. “This is oneof the most popular items on our break-fast menu. People love wraps, and thisbreakfast wrap is actually an original itemhere at Beachhouse, and it’s still here —that’s because people keep asking for it,

and it's very recognizable.”

Beachhouse at The MoanaThe Moana Surfrider2365 Kalakaua Ave.

921-4600

Kissaten Coffee BarFrom 6 to 11 a.m., Kissaten Coffee Bar

on Piikoi Street is filled with early birdstaking in their first meal of the day, orfrankly, those who just love breakfast. This24-hour coffee shop caters to all patronsregardless of schedules and diverse ap-petites. With breakfast, lunch, dinner andlate-night options, there’s always some-thing available for you.

On my most recent mid-morning visitto Kissaten, I wanted nothing more thana hearty breakfast that I could really sinkmy teeth into, thus making way forKissaten’s Breakfast Burrito ($8.25).

“We offer a lot of fast, on-the-go dishes,such as our homemade granola, but ourBreakfast Burrito is a heartier option,” saysKissaten’s senior partner Neysa Taba.“We’ve had it on the menu since we

opened two years ago and it remains afavorite.”

Peek into this breakfast favorite and un-wrap a myriad of flavors, which permeatefrom the spinach tortilla wrap filled withscrambled eggs, breakfast sausage, mush-rooms, spinach and tomatoes.

I’m in love with this wrap, as it is ahealthy alternative and provides a multi-tude of nutrients. Organic mixed greenssplashed with the eatery’s signature bal-samic soy vinaigrette accompanies thedish along with servings of sour creamand pico de gallo, composed of freshtomatoes, red onions and lemon juice.

“People like to spread these toppingsonto their burrito, and the pico de gallo isvery refreshing,” Taba adds.

Kissaten’s Breakfast Burrito also islightly pressed on the panini grill as anadded touch to complete this mouth-wa-tering entree, which Taba recommendsenjoying with Kissaten’s new honey latte.

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678HAWAII1726 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 101, Honolulu

941-6678Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-1 a.m.;Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 a.m.

Let your egg-hunting experiencecontinue at 678 Hawaii, whereeach table receives an Easter eggwith a little surprise inside.Additionally, diners have a chanceto win a free entree, drink or giftcertificate. Ultimately, everyone isa winner at 678 Hawaii, wherediners not only enjoy deliciouslyprepared Korean yakiniku meals,but walk away with a sweet treaton this holiday: a chocolateHershey Kiss.

Easter Brunch Buffet ($40 for adults, $17 for children ages 3-10)

3660ONTHERISE3660 Waialae Ave., Kaimuki

737-11773660.comTuesday-Sunday, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Scamper in to 3660 on the Riseand be the first in line for theEaster Brunch Buffet. In the spiritof this eggs-tra special day, buildyour own post-breakfast meal atthe omelet station, try the eggsbenedict on for size or partake ofsome baked ham withcaramelized pineapple glaze. Alsoenjoy various offerings at thesalad bar or waffle station, peeland eat shrimp, and feast on Pan-seared Salmon with Asian salsaand Dashi butter sauce or PrimeRib of Beef with Au Jus. To finishyour brunch on a high note,choose from an array of desserts.

Easter Special ($21.95)

ANYTIMECAFE2919 Kapiolani Blvd., #218, Honolulu

735-3888Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-midnight;Saturday, 8 a.m.-midnight;Sunday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m.

From March 29 to April 1,Anytime Cafe is offering a deca-dent Easter Special menu. Startoff your meal with Shrimp BisqueSoup or House Salad before sink-ing your teeth into a choice ofCreamy Lobster Risotto or RibeyeSteak in a mushroom demi-glazeand pasta. Cap your meal withCream Brulee dessert, sure tosatisfy any blossoming sweettooth.

Shrimp and Real Crab Frittata

BIGCITYDINERVarious locations

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Big City Diner is offering up a slewof tasty Easter specials. Try theShrimp and Real Crab Frittatawith sour cream and scallions, anegg-cellent way to start yourEaster day. Or, jump for joy forGrilled Asian Fish with lemoncaper cream sauce or RoastedPrime Rib of Beef. And whowouldn’t want Apple Cobbler a la-mode to top it all off?

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Four-Course Menu ($69 per person)

JAPENGOHyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa, third floor Ewa Tower, 2424 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu

237-6180waikiki.hyatt.comDaily 6-10 p.m.

Staying true to its Pacific Rim cui-sine specialty, Japengo celebratesEaster with a special Four-CourseMenu that adds a little “spring” toyour step. Visit this eatery in pic-turesque Waikiki and enjoystarters such as Saki Zuke andHoney Macadamia Shrimp. Forthe main course, choose fromMiso Glazed Wild Salmon,Butterfish Misoyaki, prime ribeyeGarlic Steak, Prime SirloinEmperor Steak or Tengu’s Chickenstuffed with unagi and prawn. Andfinish with one of Japengo’sdesserts, such as Chocolate andCookie Dough Brownie.

Easter Four-Course Meal with Lobster ($39.95 for 2 tails, $29.99 for 1 tail)

JJ’SBISTRO&FRENCHPASTRY3447 Waialae Ave., Honolulu

739-0993jjfrenchpastry.comMonday-Thursday 9 a.m.-9 p.m.;Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-9:30p.m.; Sunday, noon.-8 p.m.

For seafood lovers, lobster’s sweet,tender meat is hard to beat. OnEaster, high-tail your bunny tailover to JJ’s for some lobster tail.The four-course meal includes thesoup of the day, choice of appetiz-er, and choice of entree includingDouble Lobster Tail with WhiteWine and Garlic Sauce. Be sureto save room for dessert! Themeal also comes with choice ofone of JJ’s famous treats.

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Tan Tan Nabe

JAPANESERESTAURANTAKI1427 Makaloa St., Honolulu

955-8528Lunch: Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Dinner: daily 4:30 p.m.-midnight

After gathering around the Easterbasket, gather your loved onesaround a hot pot at JapaneseRestaurant Aki. Featured for Easteris the Tan Tan Nabe (regular $36for 2 people; Early Bird Special$30 for 2 people, daily 4:30-6p.m.). The Tan Tan Nabe is asesame broth-based soup com-plete with tofu, cabbage, threetypes of mushrooms, beansprouts, pork belly and groundpork. It will be sure to warm yourhearts.

Easter Lunch and Dinner Buffets

FIVESTARINTERNATIONALBUFFETRoyal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 2301 Kalakaua Ave., Suite 308, Waikiki

380-9300 fivestarwaikiki.comDaily 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; 5-10 p.m.

Enjoy Easter’s bounty at Five StarInternational Buffet, located inthe heart of Waikiki. Hop on in forlunch ($29 for adults, $16 forchildren ages 4-12) or dinnerbuffet ($48 adults, $24 children4-12). Dinner buffet highlightsinclude Lobster, King Crab, sushi,Prime Rib, Ham, Tempura, MisoButter Fish, Garlic Shrimp, Miso-Sauteed Scallops, Kalbi ShortRibs and Seafood Dynamite.

Easter Brunch Buffet and Special Dinner Menu

HEEHINGRESTAURANT449 Kapahulu Ave., Honolulu

735-5544heehinghawaii.com

Grab your plate and take part in aspecial Easter brunch buffet atHee Hing Restaurant on Sunday,March 31, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.($23.95 adults, $22.95 seniors$11.95 children 4-12). Brunchincludes an international assort-ment of salads, Hawaiian luau,Hong Kong dim sum and Chineseentrees such as Pepper SaltShrimp and Szechuan Eggplant.For larger parties, the EasterSunday Special Menu ($279,table of 10) boasts dishes suchas Peking Duck and Garlic ButterMaine Lobster.

Chocolate Crunch Bar with Fresh Berries

CHEF CHAI1009 Kapiolani Blvd. Honolulu

585-0011www.chefchai.comNightly 4-10 p.m.; Happy hour 9p.m.-close

Chef Chai has turned over a newleaf at his new restaurant onKapiolani Boulevard, and just forEaster, he is serving up a specialmenu that’s sure to please. Themenu offers a combination appe-tizers platter with delectablestarters such as Alaskan KingCrab Cake and Fresh Ahi Katsu.Enjoy a salad with Smoked DuckBreast before moving on to theentree with choice of BeefTenderloin, Miso Chilean Sea Bassor Vegetable Terrine. And fordessert, choose from among sev-eral options, including ChocolateCrunch Bar with Fresh Berries.

Easter Themed Treats (prices vary)

LARRY'SBAKERY4369 Lawehana St., #B2, Salt Lake

422-0059larrysbakery.comMonday-Friday, 6 a.m-1 p.m.;Saturday, 6 a.m.-noon; Closed Sunday

You can fill up all of your Eastereggs with treats found at Larry'sBakery. Traditional Hot Cross Bunsmay be savored from AshWednesday through Easter. Andbe sure to try the Easter BunnyCakes (chocolate, butter or redvelvet) and assorted Easter cook-ies, baskets, cupcakes packs andSpam-can flavors. In addition toall these goodies, Larry's EasterColored Butter Bread is great foregg salad sandwiches after thehunt! Please place orders one dayin advance.

All You Can Eat Everything (Lunch, $23.98; Dinner, $29.98)

MAKINOCHAYAAIEA98-150 Kaonohi St., Aiea

486-5100makinochayahawaii.comMarch 30: lunch, 10:30 a.m.-2p.m.; dinner, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

It's no secret that Makino Chayaleaves locals feeling egg-staticabout its Easter Lunch and DinnerBuffets. During the holiday, spe-cialities like Snow Crab,Teppankyai and Shrimp tempurawill be available for both lunchand dinner. Dinner also featuresLobster and Miso Butterfish. Forthose of you seeking an Easter fullof sweets, the eatery's spreadcontains desserts by JJ's Bistro,made-to-order crepes and freshfruit.

Easter Sunday Dim Sum Brunch Buffet

THEMANDALAY1055 Alakea St., Honolulu

525-8585Monday-Sunday, 10:30 a.m.-8p.m; dim sum hours: Monday-Sunday, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Dim sum is great for every specialoccasion--any restaurant hopperknows that. Make The Mandalaypart of your Easter day celebra-tions with the Dim Sum BrunchBuffet. Hunt through an array ofHong Kong-style dim sum, suchas Pork Hash, Baked Char SiuBun and Tripe with Ginger Sauce.The bounty also includes soupsand salads, stir-fried entrees likeSalt and Pepper Shrimp and egg-citing desserts like Egg CustardTarts. Prices are: $21.99 adults,$17.99 seniors 60 and over,$13.99 children 3-12.

Easter Trilogy Jun Combo Plate ($11.50 plus tax)

KOREANHIBISCUSBBQKaimuki Shopping Center, 3221 Waialae Ave., #A4, Honolulu

734-8232Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8:30p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Korean Hibiscus BBQ is ready tofill your Easter basket with deli-cious Korean dishes. Take out theEaster Trilogy Jun Combo Plate,which features meat jun, fish junand zucchini jun served on a bedof “hapa-rice” (brown and whiterice) and a choice of four Korean-style vegetables. If this is toomuch, then choose from other junoptions: a two-combo plate, regu-lar plate, mini plate or individualside-order. The Korean Jun fea-tures beef, fish or zucchini that islightly floured, dipped in an egg-wash and pan-fried. All jun platescome with complementary friedbeef and vegetable mandoo. Yum!

Deluxe Maki Set ($25.99, 52 pieces)

KOZOSUSHI Various locations

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You know the saying, “Don’t put allyour eggs in one basket,” right?Well, forget that advice for now,because you can bet all your eggsthat Kozo is the place to go foryour Easter day sushi needs. Pickup the Deluxe Maki Set — whichcontains futo maki, egg maki,California maki, ume hoso maki,kanpyo hoso maki, cucumberhoso maki, shinko hoso maki andinari (cone sushi) — an eggs-hila-rating choice for Easter!

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Country Style Baked Ham ($10.25)

KISSATENCAFE88 Piikoi St., Honolulu

593-1200kissatencafe.comOpen 24/7Special available: March 29-31from 11 a.m-10 p.m.

For some, it can’t be Easter with-out the traditional dish of ham.Well, Kissaten Cafe has got it cov-ered. Come to the cafe and sinkyour teeth into its Country StyleBaked Ham dish, which comeswith two thick slices of hamtopped with mustard creamsauce. The meaty dish includes aside of Gruyere potato gratin andbalsamic glazed carrots — sure toleave you satisfied on your hamday.

Mushroom Ravioli

ROMANO’SMACARONIGRILLReservations suggested: Oahu356-8300; Big Island 443-5515.Ala Moana Center: Easter Day,open from 11 a.m.; Waikoloa:Easter Day, open from 8 a.m.macaronigrill.com

Romano’s Macaroni Grill Hawaii iscelebrating Easter Sunday onMarch 31. The restaurant will fea-ture entrees from its new menu,as well as indulgent favorites suchas Mushroom Ravioli and LemonPassion Cake. The restaurant willhost Easter drawing contests forkeiki (5-12) and the winner willreceive a dinner for 4. Each tablealso receives a special gift.

948-8354pagodahawaii.comMarch 31, brunch buffet: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; dinner buffet: 4 -9 p.m.

Bring the entire fuzzy family alongfor a lovely Easter brunch or din-ner at Pagoda Floating Restaurantto fill up on fresh, local comfortfoods buffet-style. Choose from anassortment of salads, then hit thepoke bar before hunkering downwith some hot entrees. Brunchoptions include Sweet BreadFrench Toast, while dinner includesSteamed Snow Crab Legs. Pricesare: brunch buffet: adults,$39.95, children (ages 5-8),$18.95; dinner buffet: adults$42.95, children (5-8) $19.95.

Easter Breakfast Buffet

RAINBOWLANAI2005 Kalia Road, Hilton Hawaiian Village, Waikiki

949-4321 Ext. 48hiltonhawaiianvillage.comMarch 31, 6 a.m.-noonReservations required only forparties of 8 or more

Celebrate Easter Sunday with aneggs-tensive breakfast buffet atthe Rainbow Lanai. The oceanfrontsetting is the perfect backdrop fora feast featuring a wide selectionof appetizers, salads, entrees anddesserts. Your selections includecoconut-crusted French toast,baked ham, chicken mangosausage, miso soup, salmonshioyaki, steamed dim sum andmade-to-order omelettes. Buffetprices are: adults, $32; children(ages 5-12), $18; children under5, free. Price excludes sales taxand gratuity. Self-parking is free.

Prime Rib ($18.50)

NEWEAGLECAFE1130 N. Nimitz Hwy., A100, Honolulu

neweaglecafehawaii.comMonday-Friday, 8 a.m-9 p.m.;Saturday and Sunday, 6 a.m.-9 p.m.

New Eagle Cafe will have primerib fans soaring to new heights ofegg-stacy this Easter holiday.Prime yourself for the cafe’s PrimeRib dish, featuring 10 ounces ofdelicious, tender cut rib roastserved with hot vegetables and achoice of rice, mashed potatoesor fries. With this meal as the windbeneath your wings, New EagleCafe will be your hero this Easter.

Easter Breakfast and Dinner

OCEANHOUSEOutrigger Reef on the Beach, 2169 Kalia Road, Waikiki

923-2277oceanhousewaikiki.comDaily, 7-11 a.m. and 5-10 p.m.

Ocean House promises to serveup waves of flavor and Eastercheer this holiday. The House isdishing up breakfast specialssuch as Hukilau Fried Rice withlobster, scallops, shrimp, baconand green onions and GrilledMahi Mahi and Eggs. For dinner,start with Kalua Lamb Ravioli withpesto cream sauce, continue withthe seafood-enriched HukilauStew, and finish with SteamedKabocha Pumpkin withLemongrass Chocolate HaupiaCustard. So, bring your appetiteand start riding those deliciouswaves at Ocean House!

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PAGODAFLOATINGRESTAURANT1525 Rycroft St., Honolulu

Romano’s Macaroni Grill-Oahu, Ala Moana Center Romano’s Macaroni Grill-Big Island, Queen's Market Place

Seafood Halabos ($18.50)

MAX'SOFMANILA801 Dillingham Blvd., Honolulu and 94-300 Farrington Hwy., Waipahu

951-MAXS (6297)maxschicken.comMarch 30: Waipahu, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.;Dillingham, 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m.

A wonderful place to gather yourfriends and nestlings under yourwing is at Max’s of Manila.Specializing in Filipino cuisine, therestaurant is offering SeafoodHalabos — snow crab legs,prawns and mussels preparedhalabos-style in flavorful garlicwine sauce. And for dessert, trythe traditional filipino dessert:Banana Lumpia. Max’s makes thispastry with Saba bananas andjackfruit and serves it with maca-puno (coconut) and ube (purpleyam) ice cream ($4.75). Sweet!

Easter Brunch and Dinner Buffet

Ono Tempura

SHIRO'SSAIMINHAVEN98-020 Kamehameha Hwy., Aiea

488-8824shiroscatering@gmail.comSunday-Thursday 7 a.m.-10:30p.m.; Friday and Saturday 7 a.m.-11:30 p.m.

Easter is a time to bring your fami-ly and friends together for a fun-filled day of festivities. So relaxand let Shiro’s cater to your foodieneeds. Try its new and improvedOno Tempura catering recipe. Bite-sized pieces of Ono (Wahoo) arefried golden brown — crunchy onthe outside, moist and tender onthe inside. Pans for all sized par-ties are available; tartar sauce isincluded. (Small pan for 15 peo-ple: $32.90 plus tax; mediumpan for 25 people: $53.80 plustax; large pan 35 people: $74.75plus tax; and extra large pan for50 people: $106.15 plus tax.)

Four-Course Menu ($59 per person)

SHORAMERICANSEAFOODGRILL

237-6145shorgrill.comDaily 6-10 p.m.

On Easter, SHOR AmericanSeafood Grill is surely a goodplace to be. The restaurant thatspecializes in fresh, local ingredi-ents and American favorites, isoffering up a four-course menu forthe special holiday. The menuincludes appetizers such asCoconut Shrimp, and entreessuch as Prime Striploin Steak(with Jack Daniels demi). Dessertsinclude Mango-MascarponeCheesecake. A kid’s menu is alsoavailable, making SHOR the per-fect getaway for your family. Eggs Benedict Royal ($10.50)

WAILANACOFFEEHOUSE1860 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu

955-1764 24/7 except Tuesday (closed from 10 p.m.-6 a.m.);March 31, 11 a.m.-midnight

Wailana Coffee House wishes youan eggs-tremely happy Easter thisyear with a special menu. Forbreakfast, get hopped up on cof-fee (or tea) that’s included with anorder of Eggs Benedict Royal. Or,feel the Easter buzz with a glass ofwine ($4) and dinner entrees:Roast Prime Rib of Beef($16.95), Seafood Continental($14.75) or Roast Turkey withSmoked Ham ($13.95). Dinnersinclude salad bar, a starch, cornon the cob, dessert and drink.

Wafu Steak (8-ounce steak, $18; 12-ounce, $24)

SAKURARESTAURANT3008 Waialae Ave., Kaimuki

259-7100Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (lunch); 5 p.m.-midnight (dinner). Closed Monday. Happy hour: 5-6 p.m. and 9 p.m.-midnight.

Your taste buds will be rewardedthis Easter at Sakura Restaurant.Order the Wafu Ribeye Steak (8 or12 ounces of lightly seasoned rib-eye grilled to order) and go wildfor wafu. The steak is served withshredded daikon, fried potatoesand broccoli on the side. DuringEaster weekend (March 29-31),order the Wafu Steak and receivea free dessert. Yahoo!

Oyako Donburi ($9.95)

SEKIYA'SRESTAURANT&DELICATESSEN2746 Kaimuki Ave., Honolulu

732-1656SekiyasRestaurant.comSunday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m.:Fridays and Saturdays, 8 a.m.-11 p.m.

In Japanese “oyako” refers to thechicken and the egg — making itthe perfect “eggs-ample” of anEaster meal at Sekiya’s. OyakoDonburi is a bowl of rice toppedwith an omelette-like mix of egg,chicken, longrice and mushrooms.The dish comes with miso soup,tsukemono and hot Japanesegreen tea. For a sweet, yet light fin-ish to complete any meal, try theOrange Freeze ($4.95), a blendeddrink made of orange sherbert.

Easter Sunday Specials

RUTH’SCHRISSTEAKHOUSEHAWAII

Reservations suggested:Restaurant Row, 599.3860;Waikiki Beach Walk, 440-7910;Big Island: The Shops at MaunaLani, 887-0800; Maui: LahainaCenter, 661-8815, The Shops atWailea, 874-8880.All Hawaii locations: EasterSunday, from 5 p.m.ruthchrishawaii.com

All Ruth's Chris Steak HouseHawaii restaurants will offer EasterSunday Specials created by theirtalented chefs. Select succulententrees such as Prime CowboyRibeye, Filet, New York Strip, FreshIsland Fish, Ruth’s famousBarbecued Shrimp and more.

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Oahu: Restaurant Row, Waikiki Beach Walk; Maui: Lahaina Center, The Shops at Wailea; Big Island: The Shops at Mauna Lani

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa, Third Floor, Diamond Head Tower, 2424 Kalakaua Ave.

With so manygreat diningoptions that sur-

round us daily, it’s easy toeat more than your stom-ach can handle. And thisoften means there’s noroom left for dessert.

But Jade Dynasty in AlaMoana Shopping Center of-fers Chinese-inspireddesserts that are light, tastyand prove to be the perfectending to your meal.

Each dessert is served dimsum-style, which means aperfect sharing opportunityand perfect portions eachtime.

Walnut Mochi Cake($2.95) features three rec-tangular mochi piecestopped with a sugared wal-nut. While previously a spe-cialty item, Walnut MochiCake was so popular withguests that general manager,Gary Chan, decided to add itto the regular menu.

There is just enough sweet-ness to leave you satisfiedwithout going completelyoverboard.

For your Easter festivities,Dining Out recommends youtry Fried Mochi with Lotus

Paste ($3.50), three carrot-shaped items that combine acrunchy exterior with asmooth and creamy filling.

According to Chan, the dimsum chefs hand roll eachpiece into the carrot shapeon the plate, and there are ac-tually no carrots in the dish.

“The dim sum chef saw pic-tures in a magazine in HongKong and he decided to tryit,” Chan explains. “We triedto make it and see how the

response was from the locals.”And it’s been a big hit since

then. Silken Tofu with Ginger Nec-

tar ($2.95) is a traditional Chi-nese dish that is not only tasty,but also very good for you.

“It’s a roadside dessert,”Chan says. “I remember whenI was small, people used topush carts selling it.”

The tofu is cooked in a con-tainer and served in a bowlfor individual servings whenthe tofu is the right texture.And another great thing isthat the tofu is made in-house. Ginger nectar sauce ispoured into the bowl on topof the tofu.

The lightness of the tofumakes even a full tummy re-lax, and the ginger nectarsauce aids in digestion andcalms your stomach down.

Mochi is a common themefor many dim sum dessertsat Jade Dynasty, but really,who’s complaining?

Spring Mountain CoconutBuns ($2.95) have a flakymochi exterior with coconutand haupia sweetness on theinside, and it’s also easy to eatwith your fingers!

There are so many menuchoices at Jade Dynastywhen it comes to dessert,and most are only $2.95. Sogo ahead and try as many asyou like!

Dim sum delightsthat touch the heart

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JADE DYNASTY

WHERE Ala Moana Center, Hookipa Terrace1450 Ala Moana Blvd. #4220,Honolulu

CALL947-8818

HOURS Open daily, 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m.Dim sum served from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Spring Mountain Coconut Buns ($2.95)

Silken Tofu with Ginger Nectar ($2.95) | Leah Friel photos

Walnut Mochi Cake ($2.95) and FriedMochi with Lotus Paste ($3.50)

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Be sure to visit Yakiniku Camellia Buffet Stadium Mall with a hearty appetite.The all-you-can-eat buffet boasts traditional Korean yakiniku meats andvegetables for grilling as well as fully prepared selections for both lunch

and dinner. Kalbi (barbecue short ribs) remains a favorite with customers. Theshoyu-based marinade includes papaya, which tenderizes the meat. Beef,pork, chicken and seafood options also are available to becooked on the yakiniku-style on grills at every table. Forinformation and to inquire about buffet prices, call 486-3311.

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Walking into Violet’s Grill in KapalamaShopping Center feels a lot like you'rewalking into someone’s home. And

there is a good reason for that — the restauranthas long been owned by the family of currentco-owners, Joey Suehisa and her sister Cindy.The cozy dining room offers a relaxing atmos-phere to kick back with some of the Suehisas’home-cooked treats.

Violet’s Grill has been a go-to spot forlocal Japanese favorites for more than60 years. Joey Suehisa and her sister

Cindy took over the restaurant in 1998. “My aunty was here first, and then my brother took over, and

then we bought it from him,” Joey explains. “My aunty neededhelp, so we decided to come and help her. And after that, we juststayed. We like it here.”

From cooking the food to serving customers, the sisters arebusy in all aspects of the kitchen.

“Cindy and I — we do everything,” Joey says.The two learned to cook from the chefs that were here when

their aunt owned therestaurant.

Joey and Cindy also areresponsible for creatingnew dishes at the restau-rant. But Joey admits thatthey have a little help withthat, as they draw inspira-tion and take suggestionsfrom restaurant employeesand family members.

“We get ideas from otherpeople that tell us about(dishes),” she says. “Whenthey tell us about some-thing that sounds good, wewill try it out.”

VIOLET’S GRILLKapalama Shopping Center1210 Dillingham Blvd. #8,Honolulu841-8535Open daily, 6 a.m.–10 p.m.

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The restaurant serves up local favorites with a stronginfluence of Japanese and Okinawan cuisine.

“The Japanese and Okinawan foods are really pop-ular with our customers,” Joey says.

For a taste of these flavors, she recommends PigFeet Soup ($14.95), which is flavored with mustardcabbage and daikon.

And one dish that has garnered rave reviews isNakami Chanpuru ($13.95), a pork stir-fry that featuresa combination of mustard cabbage, carrots, gingerand garlic.

The fish dishes at Violet’s Grill also are among themost popular. Customers can’t go wrong with the Fu-rikake Salmon ($16.95), which is served with rice andtsukemono. Or try Steamed Opakapaka ($16.95). Thedish is bursting with flavor, as it is seasoned withsesame oil, shoyu, ginger, parsley and green onion.

Joey says that the restaurant has a steady followingof regular customers. And for these regulars, nothingwill keep them away. The entire shopping center hasbeen undergoing renovations for the last couple ofmonths, but many still frequent the eatery for theirfavorite dishes.

But, along with the exterior renovations, customersalso can expect some changes inside Violet's Grill,too.

“We are trying to fix up our menu,” she says. “Wedo have several newer items that we will put out.”

Contact Christina O’Connor at diningout@staradvertiser.com

BY RACHEL BREIT

We all know that Hawaii isa melting pot of differentcultures, so it’s no won-

der that Italian restaurant Il Lupinodecided to take a famous localbreakfast classic and put an Italianspin on it.

While it may look like your typicalLoco Moco, this one is quite differ-ent. The burger patty is not actuallya burger, but a meatball patty. It’smade with the same veal, pork, beefand Italian seasonings that go intoIl Lupino’s special meatballs. Thegravy is not the traditional browngravy, either. It’s made from marsalawine and Hamakua-grown mush-rooms: shiitake and what appear tobe pioppini, both meaty and robustwith a hint of smokiness, which

makes them the perfect mush-rooms to pair with red meat andred wine. But you don’t need a de-gree in mycology to taste how thecomponents of the dish createcomplexity and depth. Fresh eggs(prepared any way you’d like) topoff the Loco Moco ($15), and ofcourse rice provides the base tosoak up all the rich flavors. TheLoco Moco — a dish recognizedand desired by locals and touristsalike — is pleasant and definitelyunique.

To visit the other side of thebreakfast spectrum — the sweet,fluffy side — go for the BelgianWaffle ($12) topped with straw-berries, blackberries, blueberriesand raspberries, and served withmaple syrup and whipped cream.

The thick, toothsome waffles havea light crispy texture, perfect forloading each bite with fresh fruit,real maple syrup and whippedcream.

Dining alfresco at Il Lupino is theperfect opportunity to sit back andpractice dolce far niente, the sweetact of doing nothing. Look out overthe lush courtyard at Royal Hawai-ian Center, watch the internationalmix of people walking by and takeyour time to indulge in breakfast.

IL LUPINO

WHERE Royal Hawaiian Center, Bldg. B, Level 1

CALL 922-3400

HOURS Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-10:30p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m.-11:30 p.m.; Thursday-Sunday, happyhour until 2 a.m.

Bask in breakfast at Il Lupinochewonthis

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Loco Moco ($15)

Rachel Breit photos

Belgian Waffle ($12) and Fresh

Squeezed Orange Juice ($6)

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with BelgianWaffle

Above Steamed Opakapaka($16.95)

Right Nakami Chanpuru($13.95)

4369 Lawehana St. (across Target in Salt Lake) |

www.larrysbakery.com or find us on OPEN Mon - Fri 6AM - 1PM

Sat 6AM - 12PM

Celebrate EasterAll Day at Il Lupino

Breakfast 7AM-12PMBrunch Menu to 3PM

Lunch 12-5PMDinner* 5-10:30PM

*Dinner specials include Grilled LambChops, Braised Short Ribs, a Vegetable

Risotto, Stuffed Calamari & more.REGULAR MENU ALSO AVAILABLE.

ROYAL HAWAIIAN CENTER

VALIDATED PARKING

WWW.ILLUPINO.COM • 808.922.3400

KAILUA 263-8880

KAIMUKI 738-8855

PEARLRIDGE EAST 487-8188

WAIPIO 678-8868

WARD CENTER 591-8891

www.bigcitydinerhawaii.com

Find us onFacebook & Twitter

Fresh Corned Beef & CabbageLunch $14.49Dinner $15.49

Homemade Double-MintChocolate Chip Ice Cream CakeJus’ $6.99 (11am ‘til we’re out)

Certain Restrictions Apply

See Store For Details.

801 Dillingham Blvd.(next to Costco Iwilei)

Honolulu Hawaii 96817

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

Waipahu, Hawaii 96797

Max’sCaramel Bars™

Sweet, chewy and nutty

Now Available

OPENON

EASTER

Corned Beef & Cabbage, Killarney $1395

Roast Chicken O’Shannon $1295

Fillet of Salmon Florentine $1350

DINNERS INCLUDE“All you can eat” Salad bar, Corn on the

Cob, Chocolate Mint Cake and more!

St. Patty’s Day Breakfast Special $925

Corned beef hash with two large eggs, hash brown potatoes, toast

and coffee.

Sunday, March 17, 2013Complete Dinners Served

11AM Til Midnight

1860 Ala Moana Blvd.Validated Parking

10% OFFOur New Burgers & Sandwiches

All above sandwiches come with lettuce,

tomato, onion and fries

Kam Shopping Center • Open 6am Daily • 841-0931Kenny’s Hawn BBQ at Royal Hawaiian Center • 922-3333

available today thru March 21, 2013

Corned Beef-n-Cabbageserved with carrots, potatoes and rice

• Beefy Boy • Porky Boy• Cheesy Gal • Suzy Q

• Teri King

A Blast from the Past! Try our new...

Also available at Kenny’s Express Hawaiian BBQ

Not valid with other coupons/specials/discounts. Offer valid thru 3/31/13

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor

restaurantsuntory.com

922-5511

RESTAURANT

SUNTORY

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 BoulangerieManoa Marketplace2752 Woodlawn Dr. 988-4310

Larry’s Bakery(across Target in Salt Lake)4369 Lawehana St. 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

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

BUFFET

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New Hours of Operation:Breakfast Service: Daily 6:30am-1:00pm Lunch Service: Monday-Friday 11:00am-2:00pmBrunch Buffet: Sunday 10:00am-2:00pmDinner Buffet: Friday-Sunday 5:00pm-9:30pmDinner Service: Monday-Thursday 5:00pm-9:30pm

*For information/reservations callPagoda Restaurant at 948-8356

or go to our website at:Pagodahawaii.com

A new twist on an old favorite

HAPPY HOUR DAILYfrom 3:30-6:30PM

Pagoda Floating Restaurantwould like to invite you to our Happy Hour from3:30pm-6:30pm with refreshing Drink Specialsand mouthwatering Appetizers. Sizzling Steak

Seafood Boat

Crab ClawsMusselsClamsShrimp

Raw Oysters

Call 922-6868for Reservations & Information

2284 Kalakaua Ave.

Open 7 Days from 11am-10pmLunch 11am - 4pmDinner 5pm - 10pm

at the old Waikiki III TheatresParking available at the Pro-Park locationSeaside Ave. Pay $2 at the Restaurant.

www.atlantisseafoodsteak.com

$39.95

735-5544449 KAPAHULU AVE., STE 101

www.HeeHingHawaii.com

www.HeeHingHawaii.com

MARCH SEAFOOD SPECIALS

EASTER CELEBRATION AT HEE HINGSUNDAY, MARCH 31, 2013

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

*with purchase of an entree Live Dungeness Crab

$25 (reg. $37.50)Steamed Fresh Oysters

Black Bean Sauce $15 (6 pieces)

EASTER SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFETSunday, March 31; 9 am to 2:00 pm

International Assortment of Salads, Ahi Poke,Hawaiian Luau, Hong Kong Dim Sum BarRoast Leg of Lamb, Peppered Roast Beef

Carving, Roast Pork, Favorite ChineseEntrees and Desserts including fresh baked

cakes & pies, almond float and more$23.95 Adults $22.95 Seniors $11.95 Keikis 4 to 12

EASTER SUNDAY SPECIAL MENUPeking Duck, Golden Mushroom Scallop Soup,

Garlic Butter Maine Lobster, Chicken andShrimp Asparagus, Black Pepper Beef Short-ribs, Hunan Tofu on Spinach, Sweet and SourWhole Fresh Fish, Braised E Mein with Duck

Steamed Rice, Mango Tapioca$279 Table of 10

3447 Waialae Avenue J J F R E N C H P A S T R Y . C O MCALL 739-0993

Additional

FREE DESSERTWith purchase of 4-course meal

$29.95 or higher.Chocolate Pyramid only available

with Double Lobster Tail meal

Come and Celebrate our 14th AnniversaryCome and Celebrate our 14th Anniversary Today thru April 15th!Today thru April 15th!

SUN-THURS 6:30AM-10PMFRI-SAT 6:30AM-11PM

593-2800515 WARD AVE.

ISLAND BREAKFAST(mini) 1-egg, 1-scoop rice, sm. portion meat

$5Only

Entire Menu

Available

ASAHI BREAKFAST

BREAKFAST

SPECIAL(6:30-10am)

EARLY BIRD

1 egg, choice of fish, miso soup & 2 scoop rice

(DAILY 6:30-11am)

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 77 Years!

2746 Kaimuki Ave732-1656

ACROSS KAIMUKI H.S.www.SekiyasRestaurant.com

2012

beachhousewaikiki.com • 921-4600 • Complimentary valet parking.

A fi ne steak. A fi ne experience.

tender moments

of bliss.

filet mignon,10 ouncesA prime cut from the tenderloin of beef,

exceptionally textured and uniquely tender.

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

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AT ALA MOANA HOTEL 410 ATKINSON DRIVE 942-7788

Stuffed Top Shell With Seafood

Reg. $45

Baked Rock Salt Ranch Chicken

50% OFF

Reg. $6.95

Must present coupon, Dine-In only. Cannot be combined with any other offer

or special. One discount per dish per table. Both items must be ordered at least a day

in advance. Expires March 31, 2013

Shrimp Bisque Soup or House Green Salad

Lobster Risotto -

~OR~Ribeye Steak -

Cream Brulee

EASTER SPECIALMarch 29 - April 1, 2013

OPEN TIL MIDNIGHT!

$2195

111 N. King St. near Maunakea

Chinese Chicken Salad

Jai & Gau available for Chinese New

Year

FREEJAI with

Party Menu!

Dim SumServed 7am Daily

$198Take-out Orders

Welcomed

EXTENDEDThru 3/21/13

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**

Sunday, March 31, 2013DIM SUM BRUNCH BUFFET

featuring… a variety of Hong Kong Style Dim Sum

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

• Salt & Pepper Shrimp • Pork Hash • Chicken Dumpling• Shrimp w/Nori Roll • Deep Fried Shrimp Dumpling

• Mochi Rice in Lotus Leaf • Spareribs • Tofu w/ Watercress Salad • Tripe w/Ginger Sauce

• Chicken Feet • Taro Puff • Egg Flower Soup• Haupia Gelatin Cake • Fresh Fruit• and much more!

SEATINGS: 10:30AM & 12:30PM525-8585Monday-Sunday

10:30am to 9:00pm

1055 Alakea StreetFREE PARKING

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

www.themandalayhawaii.com

10% OFF

Senior/Military Discounts Available Mon.-Thurs. Cannot be combined with other offers. Exp. 3/21/13

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

Coupon must be surrendered at time of purchase.One discounted item per coupon. Not valid onprevious purchases or with other offers.Exp. 3/31/13.

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

with any purchase

1⁄2OFF1⁄2OFF One IceCream ParlorItem

One IceCream ParlorItem

with any purchase

BYOB

12 15$$

Lunch 11am-2pm M-F • Dinner 4:30pm-Midnight Daily 1427 Makaloa St. • 955-8528

Early Bird Special Nabe (available from 4:30-6pm)Choice of: • Hamburger Steak • Rib Eye Steak • Curry Rice • Grilled Fish Includes: Miso Soup, Mac Salad, Chicken Karage, Rice, and Daily Special Salad

(Min of 2 orders Available from 4:30-6pm)

EXTRA LARGEPLATE

Expires3/21/13

Open Daily Happy Hour 9 -11pm

at PACIFICA HONOLULU TOWER

Combination Appetizer Platter Kataifi & Macadamia Nut Encrusted

Salad

Tangerine Vinaigrette

Dessert, Please Select One

Valet parking or Self parking on street after 6pm

1009 Kapiolani Blvd.www.chefchai.com 585-0011

$60per person

Entrée, Please Select One

Special Easter Menu Sunday, March 31

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

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Happy Easter...$36

(Sunday, March 31, 2013)Order in Advance

(Mountain side, next to Shirokiya)941-6161

SERVING LUNCH & DINNER TAKE-OUT 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

Perfect for Spring Break

Outings

Korean Hibiscus BBQ

Kaimuki Shopping Center 734-8232(Lower Level) Formerly in Aina Haina Shopping Center

with each Bulgogi Pokum or

Regular/Combo Plate.

This coupon offer not valid with other specials or discounts. Valid thru 03/31/2013. Limit 5 coupons per order.

Bulgogi Pokum – Marinated beef ribeye stir-fried with sweet potato noodles, round onion, carrots and green onion. Served on a bed of “Hapa-rice” (brown & white rice) and your choice of (4) vegetables, 13 varieties to choose from

FOURFREE MANDOO

(Next to Makino Chaya) 98-150 Kaonohi St., Aiea

Best “Japanese Style”Shabu Shabu in Hawaii

Mon-Sat 11am-2pm (last call 1:30pm)Dinner Nightly 5pm-10pm (last call 9:30pm)

597-1655

Shabu Shabu or any Sukiyaki Setfeaturing our special sukiyaki sauce. Exp. 3/21/13

Shabu Shabu or any Sukiyaki Setfeaturing our special sukiyaki sauce. Exp. 3/21/13

WHERE TO DINE

Kit N Kitchen1010 University Avenue942-7622

Molly’s BBQ & SeafoodWAHIAWA23 S. Kamehameha Hwy.621-4858

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 BBQ

Royal 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

JJ Bistro & French Pastry3447 Waialae Ave.739-0993

New Eagle Cafe1130 N. Nimitz Hwy.545-2233

Lunch Set Menu for 4From 11am–2pm only

Limited Time Offer

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

No Substitutions. Dine-In only. Cannot be combined with any other offer, taxes and gratuity not included.

$49

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Easter Seafood & Dim Sum BrunchSunday, March 31, 2013

Over 40 items to choose from...Crab Legs, Shrimp, Roasted Duck,

Dim Sum & more!

Jade DynastySeafood RestaurantAla Moana Center 947-8818

941-4444

NIGHTLY 5:30 PM - 6:30 PMTeriyaki Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15.95Daily Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$23.95Sukiyaki Steak . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$21.95Teriyaki Steak & Chicken Combo .$23.95

Kama‘aina & Military DiscountAvailable (with proper ID)

1841 Ala Moana Blvd.Between Ilikai & Hilton Hawaiian Village

Dinner served from 5:30 nightly. Valet parkingavailable. Not valid with any other offer.

Mon-Sat 6:30am-8pm • Sun 6:30am-5pm 1310 Pali Hwy • 521-5552

50% OFFNot valid with other discounts/offers.Must present coupon. Expires 3/21/13.Limit one coupon per party.

Buy 1 Breakfast entreereceive 2nd (of lesser value)

HAWAIIAN & FILIPINO FOOD

In any situation where a team effort is required,good attitude and diligence is admired.One thing that makes team leaders sobis when members begin to say “That’s not my job.”

Sincerely,

www.shirossaimin.com

WAIMALU98-020 Kam Hwy.488-8824

WAIPAHU94-256 Waipahu Depot St.

676-2088

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

689-0999

Dear Hearts,

Bryce “Saimin Jr”

% OFFall items

mamaya

15Easter Special

492-1863Must present coupon. Cannot combine w/other specials. Exp. 3/21/13

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 3/31/13. 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 3/31/13. Must present coupon.

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

Lobster$1599

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

1137 11th Ave

1 FREE LUNCHfrom our Value Menu!

Dine in only. Must present coupon. 1 coupon per party. Cannot combine w/other offers or discounts. Exp 3/21/13.

Purchase 2 regular lunch entrees between 10am - 2pm and receive

23 S. Kamehameha Hwy, Wahiawa 10AM-9PM daily 621-4858

678-8058New Items

678-8058

808 Yong’s BBQNow Serving Breakfast All Day808 Yong’s BBQNow Serving Breakfast All Day

$1 OFFMINI FAMILY PACK

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 Hwy521-5552Hawaiian &

Filipino Food Stage Restaurant1250 Kapiolani Blvd.237-5429

Monsoon IndiaDiscovery Bay (across Ilikai)1778 Ala Moana Blvd., Ste 213941-5112

Max’s Of ManilaWAIPAHU94-300 Farrington Hwy

HONOLULU801 Dillingham Blvd.951-6297

FILIPINO FINE DININGFifty Three By The Sea53 Ahui Street536-5353

HAWAIIAN

INDIAN

People’s Cafe1310 Pali Hwy521-5552Hawaiian &

Filipino Food

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Pearl Cityby Wal-Mart455-6805

Kahala Mall738-5696

(KOZO)

Moiliili 951-5696

(KOZO)

Keeaumokuby Wal-Mart946-5696

(KOZO)

Pearlridge483-6805

$2.00 OFF

ALOHA SET

Reg. $25.99

www.kozosushihawaii.com 43 pcs. One coupon per order. Cannot be combined with other offers. Expires 3/29/13.905 Keeaumoku Street

OPEN Daily 5pm - 2am

FREE With purchase of any combo or 2 or more orders of meat.

Dine-in only. Cannot be combined with otheroffers. Limit 1 coupon per party.

Expires 3/31/13.

(808) 951-1004

Kim Chee Fried Rice or Kim Chee Pancake

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

*DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALL BEVERAGES WITH

THIS AD. EXP. 3/31/13.

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

923 KEEAUMOKU ST.955-3388Best Cantonese Cuisine

OPEN DAILY: 10am — midnight

SUMMER SPECIALS!

...and more

Crispy Gau Gee

Mein

$6.99

Shrimp with Egg

Chow Funn

$6.99

Crispy Chicken

$4.99*half*w/purchase of entree. Not to be combined with

other offer or special

KOKUAPAC

$8.08 FastFood

M A R C HM A R C HM A R C H

25¢ from everyKokua Pac

sold will bedonated to HUGS.

11112222

3333

SPAGHETTI WITHGARLIC BREAD Available

DAILYBREAKFASTBENTO

AvailableBreakfast hours only,11pm - 10:30am

Spaghetti with Garlic Bread, $6.99 Restaurant, Kokua Pac $9.30 Restaurant. Prices slightly higher at Zippy’s Kahului. Offer valid from March 1 - 31, 2013 (Spaghetti with Garlic Bread & Breakfast Bento), March 1-April 30, 2013 (Kokua Pac) at all Zippy’s locations. Not valid with any other promotional offers, coupons or discount cards. Sorry, no substitutions. While supplies last. Other restrictions may apply.

5.995.995.995.99Fast food

3.70each

Fast foodONLY

3.70each

Fast foodONLY

3.70each

Fast foodONLY

3.70each

Fast foodONLY

WHERE TO DINE

Hifumi 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

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

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

BENTO $11.95Reg. $15.95CHOICE of TWO:

• (2) Big Shrimp & (2) Veg. Tempura

• Chicken Katsu or Chicken Kagaage

• Chicken or Pork Teriyaki

• Miso Butterfish or Grilled Salmon

SHRIMPSPECIAL$9.25Reg. $11.95

• (3) Big Shrimp

• (4) Veg. Tempura

• Tsukemono

• Miso Soup • RiceINCLUDES: MISO SOUP, TOFU, GYOZA, SALAD & TEA

JUMBO SHRIMPSPECIAL$11.95• (3) Jumbo

Shrimp • (4) Veg.

Tempura• Tsukemono• Miso Soup & Rice• Tea

Fresh IslandMULLET

available

KAPOLEI MARKETPLACE590 Farrington Hwy692-9880

ALL-YOU-CAN-EATStarting at $9 .95

Mon-Fri $9.95Sat-Sun $11.95

Mon-Thurs $16.95Fri-Sun $18.95

SEAFOOD BUFFET

PRIVATE PARTIESavailable for

20-300 people

Call for details

LUNCH:

DINNER:MITSU-KEN

Home of the Famous Garlic Chicken

Come visit us at our

NEW LOCATION2300 N. King Street

(across New City Nissan)

Tues-Sat 5am-1pm/Sun-Mon Closed 848-5573

We havePARKING!

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

OPEN DAILY 10:30am-8:30pm

Asian MixBento • Take-Out • Mix Plate • Catering

$13 whole chicken (pictured) Limit 4 orders (half chicken) per person

Special Valid Sun 3/17 thru Sat 3/23

hiasianmix.com

$1 OFFAny Breadpurchases over $4

Must present coupon • exp. 3/21/13 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

Like us on Facebook

Mon–Fri 8am–9pm Sat–Sun 6am–9pm

COMPLIMENTARY SOUP or HOUSE SALAD, BEVERAGE & DESSERT

WITH PURCHASE OF DINE-IN LUNCH OR DINNER ENTRÉE! Original Coupon required, photocopies not accepted.

One Coupon/Entrée/Person. Exp. 3/21/13.

1130 N. NIMITZ HWY. www.neweaglecafehawaii.com

ph: 545-2233

Hours of Operation

WHERE TO DINE

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

KOREAN

Sushi King2700 S. King St. 947-2836

Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen2746 Kaimuki Avenue732-1656

Sushi Company 1111 McCully Street 947-5411

Yakiniku Million626 Sheridan St.596-0799

Korean Hibiscus BBQKaimuki Shopping Center3221 Waialae Avenue734-8282

Yakiniku Don-Day 905 Keeaumoku St.951-1004

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

Odoriko Japanese Restaurant2400 Koa Ave.923-7368

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

Sakura Restaurant3008 Waialae Ave259-7100

678 Hawaii (Kang Ho Dong Baekejeong)1726 Kapiolani Blvd.941-6678

Kobe Japanese Steak House1841 Ala Moana Blvd.941-4444

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

AuthenticIndian Cuisine.

Chef Kesh ore Sharma 25 years of experiencefrom New Delhi India

CALL:941-5111

FREEAPPETIZERWITH PURCHASE

OF 2 ENTREELunch only. 2 Appetizers Max for a party of 4 or more.

Exp. 3/31/13

Validated Parking Discovery Bay (Across Ilikai)

LUNCH: Wednesday - Sunday 12-2:30pmDINNER: 5pm - 10pm Daily

1778 Ala Moana Blvd., Ste. 213www.MonsoonIndiaOahu.com

Lunch only. 2 Appetizers Max for a party of 4 or more.Exp. 3/31/13

Catering Available

BYOBNo Corkage

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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% OFFEntire Menu

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

specials or promotions.

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

10% OFFEntire Menu

BuffetFor up to 20 people

8 Course Dinner$250.00

For 10 inclusive (March & April Only)

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. Excluding Holidays. Expires 3/22/13.

SENIOR SPECIAL! 65+

20% OFFLUNCH & DINNER

ONLY ONE TYPE OF COUPON PER PARTY

98 51*Menu and Prices Subject to Change *Dinner Menu Only

BIRTHDAY SPECIAL!FREE BIRTHDAY MEAL FOR ANY AGEWith Family & Group LUNCH & DINNER20% 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-copied coupons. Must purchase beverage. Expires 3/22/13.

ONLY ONE TYPE OF COUPON PER PARTY

$15.95 Complete Dinner

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

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL

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

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

New Hours 5:30 - 6:45pm

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

all day

SPICY FRIED SMALL Octopus $695

$1195

Bi Bim BapMixed Rice with Veggies & Beef

Yellow CorvinaPlate

MARCH SPECIALS!

Try ourKata Yakisoba (deep fried noodles)

with a side of 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

www.eggsnthings.com

Mint ChocolateChip WhippedCream on Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Happy SaintPatrick’s Day!!!

This Saturdayand Sunday Only

3/16 and 3/17at All 3 Locations

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)

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

WHERE TO DINE

Shabu Shabu House1221 Kapiolani Blvd597-1655

The Ocean House RestaurantOutrigger Reef On The Beach2169 Kalia Rd. 923-2277

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

Blue Water Shrimp & Seafood 1006 Kapahulu Ave.688-8891

Pho My Lien98-150 Kaonohi St. 488-4900

VIETNAMESESEAFOOD

SHABU SHABU

Hi Sandwich & DrinkWaimalu Shopping Center98-042 Kamehameha Hwy #3487-7372

Pho Five-0Waimalu Shopping Center98-042 Kamehameha Hwy487-5091

3660 on the Rise 3660 Waialae Ave.737-1177

PACIFIC RIM

Mitsu-Ken2300 N. King Street848-5573

OKAZUYA

Violets GrillKapalama Shopping Center1210 Dillingham Blvd # 8841-8535

OKINAWAN

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

Chef ChaiPacifica Honolulu Tower1009 Kapiolani Blvd. 585-0011

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Having recently undergonevarious kitchen renova-tions and adopted a new

menu, Tsunami is a crossroadbetween relaxed casual andsophisticated contemporary. Thebar and lounge aims to serve thehighest quality Hawaiian regionalcuisine with a fresh, contempo-rary twist.

“Before, we used to offer pri-marily just bar-style food,” saysRich Shibasaki, manager ofTsunami. “Now we have a muchmore refined menu.”

Along with a new menu, the re-vamped Tsunami kitchen now fallsunder the jurisdiction of newly ap-pointed chef Wade Ueoka. For-merly the chef at Alan Wong’s for17 years, Ueoka has hand-crafteda delectable new menu for dinersto enjoy while keeping the themeof comfort bar and lounge food.

“Eventually I would like to openup my own restaurant,” explainsUeoka. “Tsunami agreed to giveme the great opportunity to cre-ate my own menu and experiment

with different dishes tomaximize unique flavors.”

Since launching the newmenu and venue last Janu-ary, Tsunami actively exper-iments with new weeklyspecials such as natto anduni pasta, which highlightthe plethora of farm-freshproduce available in Hawaii.

To continually deliverbeloved local favorites witha creative, contemporaryflair, Ueoka encourages theuse of local farmers forfresh produce and other in-gredients. “Using healthier,better quality ingredientsand cooking techniques iswhat I am used to,” saysUeoka. “Our customers re-ally have embraced the newmenu because they recog-nize what those elements will dofor their dining experience.”

One such standout dish isUeoka’s very own take onTonkatsu ($16), which is meticu-lously and lovingly slow-roastedbefore fried to ensure the meat istender and juicy. The dish alsosupports local produce by incor-porating braised cabbage as wellas a unique mustard katsu sauce.

Another menu favorite is GrilledKalbi Shortribs ($18), which comeswith succulent grilled eggplant anda refreshing kimchi potato salad.For the vegetarian, Tsunami offersa tasty meatless option with HoFarm Vegetable Poke ($8), whichuses fresh produce items such asokra, long beans, tomato, longsquash and cucumbers intermin-gled in a sweet shoyu vinaigrette.

“We pride ourselves in support-ing the local farmers and busi-nesses,” says Ueoka. “All of our in-gredients have come straight

from the source unlike importswhich have had to travel long dis-tances from the Mainland.”

In addition, Tsunami also boastsa specially made, in-house beercalled “Hi Beer.” Diners not onlyenjoy the beer as a refreshment,but Chef Ueoka and his team of-ten use the hearty brew as a cook-ing ingredient to braise pork bellyand other meats.

As the night progresses, dinerswill notice the music grow slightlylouder and the atmosphere morerelaxed. “Tsunami is great for any-one from business professionals tothose in the older crowd,” saysShibasaki. “It really is a place foranyone who enjoys good food anda nice ambiance.”

March 20 through 27, Tsunamiwill feature a Hot Deals Hawaii of-fer at StarAdvertier.com. This dealwill offer a $20 special for $40worth of food and services includ-ing a pitcher of the in-house beer.

TSUNAMI

1272 S. King St., Honolulu

596-0700

Open Monday-Friday, 4:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.Saturday–Sunday 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.

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Ho Farm Vegetable Poke ($8)

Beer and Nuts ($12)

Tonkatsu ($16)

Spam Musubi ($9)