hawaii dining out 10 october 2010
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We all can agree that life
can become insanely
busy at the drop a dime.
Our schedules are consumed with
work, school, meetings, visits to
the gym, doctors appointments,
dropping/picking up the kids from
school and extra-curricular activi-
ties … the list goes on. With this
said, it’s sometimes impossible to
squeeze in a lunch break amid the
madness — and I don’t know about
you, but I can’t go long without eat-
ing. Once the shakes, jitters and
irritability hit, I know it’s time to
refuel.
Juggling a busy schedule, I found
myself racking my brain for some-
thing quick and easy to eat on the
go, and thought of my usual turkey
and veggie wrap that I throw
togeth-
er last minute. In all honesty, my
homemade wrap seemed a bit dull
and boring, and I knew there was
more variety out there.
On a quest to find some of the
most extravagant “Ono, You Know”
wraps in town, I took a break from
this crazy little thing called life to
sit back, relax and feed my soul.
So without further ado, allow me
to “wrap” this up, and enjoy my
take on these satisfying finger
foods at the following establish-
ments.
Ocean HouseCasual elegance is what you’ll
find here at The Ocean House
located beachfront in the Outrigger
Reef Hotel. Once stepping foot into
this establishment, you’ll be
amazed not only by the spectacu-
lar oceanfront view of Diamond
Head, but by the fact that all the
stress on you simply melts away.
“They built The Ocean House so
that it doesn’t look like a restau-
rant. You can’t see the kitchen, you
can’t see the bar, but it’s all here,
it’s just hidden,” says breakfast
manager Chris Cole. “Basically it’s
like a plantation-style house beside
the ocean. We just want our cus-
tomers to sit down, relax, be with
family and have a good time.”
The Ocean House opened its
doors nine years ago with dinner
service and began serving break-
fast to its early bird guests last
December.
“The Paniolo Morning Wrap is
definitely one of our more-popular
items,” says Cole, adding that the
Ocean House Breakfast ($12.95),
award-winning Ocean House Loco
Moco ($12.95) and North Shore
Omelet ($11.95) also rank high
among customers’ favorites.
Rolled in a flour tortilla, the
Paniolo Morning Wrap contains
scrambled eggs, applewood-
smoked bacon, spinach and
Cheddar cheese, served with coun-
try roasted potatoes lightly sea-
soned with rosemary, salt and pep-
per. It’s definitely the breakfast of
champions, and with the cuisine
sizable to the magnificent view and
misty sea breeze, I really couldn’t
think of a better way to start my
day.
The Ocean House
Outrigger Reef Hotel
2169 Kalia Road
923.2277
Kahai Street KitchenSpecializing in upscale plate
lunches and assisting in all your
catering needs, Kahai Street
Kitchen is not one to go unnoticed.
Owners Bruce Watanabe and Nao
Iwata opened this Kalihi eatery in
the summer of 2006 and since then
have teamed up with executive
chef David Yamamoto to serve up
premier local cuisine. “We provide
upscale, quality products at afford-
able prices,” Iwata says. Chef
Yamamoto uses his skill and cre-
ativity in the kitchen to cook up
daily specials and unique items
such as Beef Wellington with
Mushroom Demi, Salmon Cordon
Bleu with Honey Mustard Sauce
and more. Yamamoto also makes
an amazing Steak Caesar Wrap
($7.95) that was recently show-
cased as a daily special, and at my
request Iwata has decided to offer
it as daily special this Tuesday
through Friday for all to enjoy. This
decadent wrap includes thinly
sliced charbroiled steak, crisp
ono, you know
Top Left: The author enjoys a beauti-ful Waikiki view from the Ocean Housewhile getting ready to devour thePaniolo Morning Wrap ($11.95).
EDITORJo McGarry
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here are a couple of thingsyou should know before youventure to Waialae Avenue fora taste of some excellent
Mediterranean food — the first isthat there is no fat Greek. There’s aFrenchman, a couple of local cooksand some very friendly waitresses,but no fat Greeks. Unless they come infor lunch once in a while.
Secondly, you should know that the food’s notall Greek. While a good number of dishes arepopular Greek staples — Souvlaki, Gyros andGreek Salad, to name but a few — many of thedishes represent the colorful, olive oil-infused,fragrant, healthful foods of the entireMediterranean region. From Chicken Alexander($12.95) to Lamb Shanks ($14.95), to theLevantine-inspired Babaganoush ($6) toMerguez sausage popular in North African cui-sine, Fat Greek owner Francois Provenza suc-ceeds in bringing fresh, healthy food to enthusi-astic patrons.
Provenza, with his loud laugh, enormous per-sonality and unbridled passion for good food, isan impressive host, and just the kind of charac-ter you might expect to find at the center of thisbustling, Mediterranean-inspired city spot. I
stopped by to chat, laugh, havelunch and find out more aboutthe man behind The Fat Greek.
Jo McGarry: Ever since youopened The Fat Greek, you’vebuilt a reputation for great foodand fair prices. Did you expectthat people would like yourcooking as much as they do?
Francois Provenza: (laughs)Well, it’s good, yes, of course. ButI’m not going to tell you that thefood is good. You have to look at the people en-joying it, and the people who keep coming backand having a good time. They tell the story ofthe food and if it’s good. But yes, I hoped thepeople in Hawaii would like it.
JM: But this is not by any means your firstventure into the restaurant industry.
FP: No, you’re right. I had restau-rants back in Europe. In San Tropez Ihad a beachfront restaurant, andback in London in the old days I hadjazz clubs, and back in 2000 I openeda place with Sergio. (Sergio Mitrotti ofCafé Sistina).
JM: So what inspired you to openThe Fat Greek ?
FP: All of the years of traveling andeating good food, and seeing howpeople enjoy good food and conver-sation. I just wanted to bring Mediter-ranean food — real Mediterraneanfood — to people in Hawaii. I wantedthem to enjoy and to see how we eatin Europe.
JM: How we eat in Europe isreally influenced by dozens ofdifferent cultures, don’t youthink?
FP: Yes, yes, just look at theGreeks. We traveled all over,from Africa to Sicily, to India …and they brought home lots ofgood stuff … lots of differentfoods. And actually in Greeceyou will find good food fromSicily, because Greece was oc-cupied during the war by Italy,
so different influences come from all over.
JM: How do you describe the food at therestaurant?
FP: Well, I think that what we do is Greek foodin the proper manner. And then we do any of thefoods that I love from Spain, Portugal, Italy — Ican cook from any of these countries. So wetaste, we test, and then I create more and moredishes. It’s simple, healthy, fresh, fresh food.
JM: I love the couscous here. It’s not thesweet, cinnamon/raisin-infused couscous thatmany people might be used to. It reminds memore of the staple of North Africa, or the kindI’ve eaten in Tunisia.
FP: I learned how to cook couscous in the Sa-hara dessert with the Bedouin. They cook it withlamb in North Africa — not the same way as inother places, which is sweet. The real way is thisway, the North Africa version. We serve it onMonday nights with lamb shank and garbanzo
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Left: House Specials at the Fat Greek often includesalmon, served here with house salad and pita bread.Above: Fat Greek owner Francois Provenza
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beans, and merguez sausage and vegetables. It’svery good. Very popular.
JM: And then every other night of the weekyou have some special in addition to the regularmenu.
FP: Yes. On Tuesdays we have ChickenAlexander — chicken with the spices andvegetables and rice and salad. On Wednes-day nights we have Kabob, grilled lamb orchicken and vegetable kabob served withbasmati rice and salad. And on Thursdaywe have our Lamb Shank. It’s sautéed withvegetables and spices and simmered inour special sauce. And on Friday we makeMoussaka. It’s a very good moussaka.
On Saturdays and Sundays we do chef’sspecials, so really anything we want to.Sometimes it’s fish, sometimes lamb stew,sometimes shrimp.
JM: What would you sug-gest people order whenthey’re coming for the firsttime?
FP: Oh, there’s so much —the fresh salmon is popular,and the salads and the appe-tizer platter with hummus andbabaganoush and dolmades,merguez sausage, feta cheese,olives, Greek fries, spanako-pita. Mussels are very good
too … but the most popular dish with-out a doubt is the Royal Platter. It’slamb chops and shrimp and Greeksalad and fries and hummus and pitabread, and it comes with baklava, too,for only $36. Truthfully it can feed twopeople, or three … I keep telling peo-ple ‘use your hands, enjoy the foodwith your hands.’
JM: You don’t have to sit here forlong to realize that The Fat Greek isvery much about good food and a re-ally fun atmosphere.
FP: Yes, what I want is for people to
relax, to really enjoy the food, to have fun andvoila! — just like we’re in Europe.
JM: And you never charge a corkage fee. Peo-ple can bring their own beer and wine for free.
FP: To be honest with you, I don’t see why theyshould pay. We give them glasses — what shouldthey pay for? They bring their own wines, theirown beer, they’re welcome to do that.
JM: Are you tired of people coming in and ask-ing to see the fat Greek?
FP: (laughs) No, but they do sometimes comeand look in the kitchen to see if there is a fatGreek in there, or they look at me and they say‘hey, you lost weight!’ It’s all good. As long as peo-ple are having a good time, enjoying the food,that’s what we want.
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The Fat Greek Where:3040 Waialae Ave. Honolulu
Call:734.0404
Website:thefatgreek.net
Top: Appetizers include Mussels ($5) topped with gin-ger, capers, garlic, lemon and Greek spices, and GreekFries ($4.50), thick-cut potato fries served with, or with-out, freshly chopped garlic. Above & Top Right: At left,the Fat Greek Tuna Special ($8) blends spices, capers,onions, tomatoes and Kalamata olives with house signa-ture dressing. Served atop a bed of lettuce and with pitabread, the salad packs a spicy punch. Bottom Right:Open daily for lunch and dinner, The Fat Greek has arelaxed atmosphere, and a friendly, upbeat staff. Picturedhere are : Darryl Oppenheimer, Gill Crisostomo, JerryGallardo, Victoria Tang.
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Yakiniku Million has long been home
to night owls and those who need a
spicy quick fix after one too many
cold beers. But, at lunchtime, this family-
run Korean restaurant offers a taste of
some of its most popular dishes at special-
ly reduced prices.
From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., try Million’s $8.50
lunch specials, which include Chicken
Breast Mui-Naeng-Myun or Chicken Breast
Bi Bim Naeng-Myun. The restaurant’s
homemade, highly popular banchan
comes as part of the fixed price lunch
menu.
Bi Bim Gook Soo ($7.50) is the popular
summer cold somen noodle soup with
beef, kim chee and vegetables.
A full menu of signature dishes is avail-
able for lunch and dinner.
Please note new hours: Monday-Sunday,
11 a.m.-midnight.
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?Naeng-Myun Yakiniku Million Where:626 Sheridan St.
Hours:Monday through Sunday
11 a.m.-midnight
Call:596.0799
JoasK
Jo,My husband and I went to a
restaurant recently where wewere seated and then ignored fornearly 15 minutes. No one pouredwater or even acknowledged ourpresence for the first 10 minutesor so. Finally a harassed waitercame by with menus but by thattime we had lost enthusiasm. Iwanted to leave before eating. Myhusband wanted to stay, saying itwould be embarrassing to get upand go. What would you havedone?
Hungry in Mililani
My first question is, why did
you wait so long? Fifteen minutes
is an eternity when you’re in
need of attention. When you
walk into a restaurant, you
should be attended to immedi-
ately, whether it’s a smiling host-
ess telling you there will be a
wait, or a busy server greeting
you with water to tell you that
he’ll be right back. You are in a
restaurant, a place where you
pay for service and food. Being
acknowledged is part of the deal.
I’m edgy after five minutes of
being ignored. I’m irritated after
10 and I am out of the restaurant
if it’s 15 minutes. But, if the
restaurant is busy and someone
takes a mere 60 seconds to come
by, say hello and take a drink
order, then I’m happy to sit and
wait patiently until the staff gets
out of the weeds.
Just last weekend I took my
boys to try a new sushi restau-
rant. Admittedly it was busy, but
crowded dining rooms are a per-
fect place for restaurant staff to
demonstrate their oftentimes
excellent skills.
We sat. We waited. There was
no menu, no water and worst of
all, no eye contact from the wait-
ers, who rushed by as if praying
all their customers would disap-
pear. We left after 12 minutes and
went to the Mexican restaurant
next door, where they smiled
and brought menus, chips and
salsa as soon as we sat down. It
wasn’t as fancy, but it was a
whole lot more friendly.
Have a food or wine question? Ask Jo by e-mailing:
jmc [email protected] tune in to Table Talk
every Saturday at 10 a.m.
on KHVH 830 AM.
Millionlunch deals
Right: Soups, sides (banchan) and house-madesauces are just a few of the reasons to visit YakinikuMillion. Go for lunch and take advantage of the spe-cial pricing. Below: Co owner of Yakiniku Million,Angela Parks, outside the restaurant.
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“We’d been thinking of
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while,” says Kahai Street
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Iwata of his collaboration
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The result — debuting
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Keeping up with
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That might be a whole
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Ifirst met Anytime Café owner KenWong at Hong Kong Orchid Caféwhen the Asian café concept was
just beginning to become popular.Fast forward eight years or so, andWong is still hard at work incorpo-rating a contemporary taste ofHong Kong with current favorites inHonolulu.
“It’s a type of food that people inHawaii really like,” says Wong, whohas remained committed to keepingprices low and food quality highthroughout his restaurant career.“Right now, especially,” he says, “weknow that people are looking forgood value. We want to give themthat in a menu that has many differ-ent choices.”
You’ll find Anytime Café in MarketCity Shopping Center. With a mod-est exterior and a large, cool, con-temporary dining room, AnytimeCafé makes for a casually elegant
destination that’s parttrendy bistro, partAmerican coffee shop. Openfrom morning until lateevening, there’s an opportu-nity to eat almost anythingat almost anytime. “Weserve breakfast all day andnight,” says Ken, “and wehave everything: Americanfood, Chinese, Western,pizza, East meets West —lots of choices.”
Go for the noodles ifyou’re a fan of shrimp wonton and clear, complexbroths. The won ton pi anda variety of noodles areflown in from Canada,where the flour used resem-bles the kind used in Hong Kong.The result is a more delicate, lessstarchy noodle that allows diners tosee that shrimp dumplings atAnytime are fat and juicy. “We usethe big shrimp, the 21-25 count,”says co owner Cindy Wong, “andthen we cut them into three piecesand put one in each dumpling. Youcan see the shrimp inside the wrap-per. Many restaurants use mostlypork with their won ton — our poli-cy is more shrimp, less pork.”
Importing noodles along withArborio rice and dried pasta addsto the cost of ingredients, but it’s aprice that the Wongs feel is worth
paying. “The difference in the imported
ingredients is all about quality,”says Ken. “We use very good ingre-dients because we know that it’simportant to our customers.”
Despite ever-increasing costs,the menu at Anytime offers sur-prisingly low prices, and dishesthat incorporate local-stylefavorites Loco Moco ($9.50) andSalted Pepper Pork Chop ($6.95).Order the Shrimp Wonton Soup($6.95) and you’ll notice immedi-ately the delicate, near translucentnoodles, or choose from a varietyof noodles, dumplings or rice
Anytime Cafe is part trendybistro, part American Coffeeshop — and always good
Anytime Café Where:Market City Shopping Center
Call:735.3888
Website:anytimecafehawaii.com
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broths, which include Fish Ball Noodle inBroth ($7.95), Beef Brisket and Tendon($9.50) or Boneless Chicken Rice Soup($6.95).
A house specialty well worth trying is theThai style Pork Cheek with Dipping Sauce,where tender slices of pork cheeks are mar-inated then sautéed and served with asweet-and-sour blend of Thai spices, lemongrass and chili peppers. The spicy dip com-plements the melting luxuriousness thatbelongs purely to fatty pork.
“We cook it in the Thai style,” says Cindy,“and it takes a little longer to cook becausewe make every dish to order.” It’s well worththe short (10- to 15-minute ) wait.
Anytime also offers the kind of large-por-tion pasta combination dishes you’d expectto find in an Asian fusion restaurant: BakedChicken and Mushroom with Spaghetti($10.50), Baked Seafood with Spaghetti($11.95), and Baked Pork Chop with FriedRice ($11.95) are examples of dishes thatcome with sides of soup or salad and garlicbread. The portions are more than enoughfor one hearty appetite with lots left over totake home.
There’s a long list of Vietnamese andHong Kong-style iced coffees, tea and jellydrinks, and a simple dessert menu thatincludes the newest sensation from Japan:snow ice.
And for those who miss theItalian-style specialties of risot-to and pasta that were favoritesat Anytime’s previous incarna-tion, Banana Leaf Italian Bistro,there’s good news.
“We kept the chef because hemakes such good Italian dishes,”says Ken. “Now we offerChinese, fusion, Italian andAmerican food from breakfastthrough dinner.”N a t u r a l l y,
they offer them any-time.
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1 Baked pasta dishes are part of a completemeal that includes soup or salad. 2 Delicate won ton pi enclose large, juicyshrimp in this warming soup — the noodles are all imported.
3 Snow ice — this one is mango-flavored – is a popular house dessert.
4 Fatty, tender pork cheeks served Thai style
5 The house loco moco
Below:Owners Ken and Cindy Wong
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East Coast Italian and a local twist Grille
Bella Mia PizzeriaFinding a good piece of
pizza can be quite a task. It
has to have that perfect
ratio of cheese to sauce, the
toppings must be fresh and
the crust crisp, not too
doughy with just a few, fla-
vorful char spots from the
brick oven.
The search for the per-
fect slice ends at Bella Mia
Pizzeria. The one-year-old
restaurant has everything
you’d hope to find in an
authentic New York tratto-
ria, only instead of having
to book a flight to Brooklyn,
chef Joey Gonzalez has
brought all the flavors of
the burrow to Kaimuki.
“Everything (except for
the desserts) is made from
scratch by me,” says
Gonzalez.
The best sellers on the
menu are Shrimp Scampi,
Chicken Marsala, Meatballs
and, of course, the Pizza.
Another crowd favorite is
the free homemade bread
that comes fresh to every
table with a marinara dip-
ping sauce.
Pop in for lunch Monday
through Friday to sample
the special of the day for
only $6.95.
Meatball Monday offers a
choice of pasta topped with
three meatballs and sauce;
Lasagna Tuesday is a single
serving of baked lasagna;
Alfredo Wednesday has a
choice of pasta drenched in
a creamy Alfredo sauce;
Stromboli Thursday spot-
lights the gigantic Italian
pizza pocket filled with pep-
peroni, sausage, onions,
peppers and black olives;
and Pizza Friday has —
what else? — an East Coast-
style thin-crust pizza
topped with marinara
sauce, mozzarella cheese
and a topping of your
choice.
The restaurant serves
even more perfectly pre-
pared (and priced!) classic
Italian dishes for dinner and
dessert.
1137 11th Ave.737.1937Parking available at nearby lotOpen 11 a.m.-9 p.m.daily
Kani Ka PilaGrille
One of the best things
about living in Hawaii is
getting to eat outdoors
any time of year. Add in
pristine ocean views and
live Hawaiian music, and
you’ve got a memorable
dining experience.
That’s exactly what
you can expect at Kani Ka
Pila Grille. Located pool-
side at Outrigger Reef on
the Beach, Kani Ka Pila
offers a wide selection of
breakfast, lunch and din-
ner options with a dis-
tinct and delicious local
twist. Favorites are the
Breakfast Pizza, Bonzai
Ahi Steak Sandwich, Taco
Chips with Spinach
Artichoke Dip and the ulti-
mate Loco Moco.
But the best deals are
found early. Kani Ka Pila
offers a fabulous lunch spe-
cial where diners can select
from five foodie combina-
tions for just $9.95. Choose
between the mouthwater-
ing Mini Kalua Pork
Sandwich or the delectable
Mini Turkey Club Sandwich,
then pile on the sides with
the choice of taro chips,
fries, cup of soup or one of
three salads: Cobb, Caesar
or Oriental Chicken.
Those after a lighter
lunch can choose among
the three salads and add on
a cup of soup. Or ask about
the Chef’s Selection of the
Day.
All lunch specials come
with choice of hot or iced
tea, juice, soda or coffee.
Validated valet parking is
free between 11 a.m. and 3
p.m. for Kani Ka Pila
patrons.
New to the restaurant’s
menu are Happy Hour Drink
and Appetizer Specials.
From 4 to 6 p.m., all draft
beers cost $3 and tropical
drinks are $5 each. Make it
a meal and order a plate of
Garlic Fries ($3.95),
Edamame ($4.95), Chicken
Egg Rolls ($5.95), Ginger
Buffalo Wings ($6.95), Crab
Cakes ($6.95), Jalapeno
Poppers ($6.95), Nori
Wrapped Ahi ($7.95),
Shrimp Tempura ($7.95),
Sashimi with Mango Wasabi
Sauce ($8.95), or Ahi Poke
($9.95).
Dinner comes with a side
of live entertainment every
night from 6 to 9 p.m. Check
the website for the lineup.
Poolside at OutriggerReef on the Beach
2169 Kalia Road924.4990outrigger.comParking available at the
hotelOpen 6:30-10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.-10 p.m. daily
Contact Sarah Pacheco at [email protected]
Left: Pasta is divine onMeatball Monday at Bella MiaPizzeria. Above: Kani Ka PilaGrille has a variety of lunchoptions that are local favorites.
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449 KAPAHULU AVE., STE. 101735-5544
WWW.HEEHINGHAWAII.COM
Chinaman’s Hat Duck WrapRainbow Seafood Soup
Chicken with Oyster SaucePepper Salt Shrimp
Mongolian BeefSteamed Flounder Filet with Lemon Shoyu
Szechuan Long Beans with XO SauceSteamed Rice
$149 Table of Ten* (Reg. $199)$79 Table of Five* (Reg. $99)
ANNIVERSARY HONG KONGDIM SUM SPECIAL
20% off all dim sum*10:30 am to 11 am
0ffer expires October 18, 2010
Add: Two Whole Maine 16 oz Lobsters for $25**
*Limited to one table; additional tables $169; no menu substitutions
**Available with special menu only;offer expires Oct. 18, 2010
CELEBRATES ITS 47THANNIVERSARY
PIANIST TERRY TOMPERFORMS EVERY THURSDAY
6PM TO 9PM
September 25 thru October 18
FREE PARKING!2494 S. Beretania St.
“ALL YOU CAN EAT”LUNCH 10:30am-2:30pm .........$14.95DINNER 2:30am-10pm.............$21.95
50 Different Items to Choose From
• Kalbi • Sirloin Steak • Shrimp • Sashimi • Chicken • & More
50 Different Items to Choose From
meals incl. toss salad, pupu platter w/ spring rolls, chicken wings,salt & pepper shrimps, chinese mochi rice, dinner rolls & dessert
Thanksgivingg Completee Mealss too Go!Complete meals for both Turkey or Ham
From our oven to your table - ready to serveTOTALLY NO WORK INVOLVED!
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10/1 - 10/15
A complete Dinner for 6 - $209.95Order now to avoid disappointmentCall 597-8880 Mon - Fri 2pm - 5pmKiana or Annie www.panyagroup.com
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inemakers
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Featuring Female Winemakers:Mia Klein (Selene) of Napa Valley
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Please view our menu at www.dkrestaurants.comCall for reservations, 931-6280Limited Seating! Book Soon.
Please text DK to 80850 for more special offers
Waikiki Beach MarriottResort & Spa2552 Kalakaua Avenue931-6280 Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa • 2552 Kalakaua Avenue
Sansei and d.k. Steak HouseEnjoy a 4 course meal.
Entree to include 1-1/4 lb. Fresh Maine Lobster
At$39 per person
Go to our website atwww.dkrestaurants.com
to view Lobster Nite menus. Text DK to 80850for more special offers. 931-6280 931-6286
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa • 2552 Kalakaua Avenue
SANSEI’S NEWSASHIMI-STYLE CREATIONS!
Open Nightly 5:30pm to 10pm(808) 931-6286
Waikiki Beach Marriot Resort & Spa
50% off AllFood & SushiFirst ComeFirst Serve
SeatingTuesday, November 9thfrom 5:30 - 10 pm4 - Course Dinner
paired with 4 wines$65 per person
Kama‘aina Early Bird Special onSundays & Mondays from 5:30pm-6pm
For more specials and offers, text DK to 80850 • FREE 3 hours SELF parking with validation.
on the menu
At Wailana Coffee
House, Oktoberfest
specials have
proved so popular they’re
being extended throughout
the end of this weekend.
The popular diner on Ala
Moana Boulevard has a rep-
utation for serving holiday-
themed meals alongside an
all-you-can-eat salad bar,
and as the holidays
approach, Wailana offers
some of the best value-
priced complete meals in
Waikiki.
This weekend, take a
culinary trip to Bavaria
with the flavors of Germany
and dishes made to cele-
brate the annual beer festi-
val. All meals will be served
from 11 a.m. to midnight
Oct. 8, 9 and 10. There’s
even a Bavarian Breakfast
($9.75) that will be served
throughout the weekend,
comprising two crispy
potato pancakes, one
bratwurst, and two large
eggs, any style, served with
applesauce and sour
cream. The German pan-
cakes are made with grated
potatoes, eggs, onions,
matzo meal and seasoning.
Menu selectionsinclude:
Smoked Ham Shank$14.50• Braised slowly with specialseasonings. Average portionweight is 20-22 ounces.Served with a robust Dijonmustard sauce.
Bratwurst | $12.50• An authentic Germanwurst of two sausages grilledand generously plated.
Smoked Pork Chops$13.95 • Two center cut loin chopsthat are grilled and plentiful,10 ounces total weight
AccompanimentsThese Oktoberfest
entrees are accompanied
with the following three
well-known German dishes:
Sauerkraut (pickled cab-
bage), warm German pota-
to salad (cubed potatoes
flavored with finely
chopped bacon and
onions, white vinegar and
parsley sweetened with
sugar) and Bavarian red
braised cabbage (Rot kohl),
a delightful combination of
sautéed bacon, red cab-
bage, red wine vinegar,
sugar and apples.
More Choices
Starters include a choice
of “all you can eat” salad
bar full of freshness: fresh
pineapple, pasta and
somen salads, layered Jell-
O with haupia, pickled beet
salad and other vegetable
salads, and in house-pro-
duced salad dressings; or
homemade soup du jour
made with potatoes, dried
peas, lentils or barley and
flavored with sausage,
smoked ham, or bacon and
onions; or minty fresh fruit
cocktail.
For dessert, a rich choco-
late mint cake is served for
this Oktoberfest special.
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Oktoberfest faves atWailana Coffee House
Wailana Coffee House Where:1860 Ala Moana Blvd.Across from the HiltonHawaiian Village
Call:955.1764
Notes:Validated parking,entrance to coveredparking is off Ena Road.
Slow-smoked ham shank is one of the Bavarian-inspired specialsas Wailana Coffee House celebrates Oktoberfest this weekend.Specials will be extended through today.
Choose from • Broiled Sanma • Broiled Saba • Fried Oyster • Ebi Fry• Saba Nitsuke • Chicken Katsu • Aji Fry • Karaage • Pork Ginger • Sizzling Hamburger Steak • Tempura • Tonkatsu and many more!
1-Choice Teishoku & Ala Carte menu also available
Dinner Menu2 Choice
Teishoku Combo$16.75
Dinner Menu2 Choice
Teishoku Combo$16.75
Served with rice,miso soup, two side dishes, and pickles.
Now taking reservations for Lunch & Dinner
Served with rice,miso soup, two side dishes, and pickles.
Now taking reservations for Lunch & Dinner
1345 S. King Street
Corner of S. King St.
& Sheridan St.
Close to Ala Moana
Shpg Cntr & Wal Mart
TEL.942-4848www.fujio-food.com
Ready made Bentos available daily
Japanese Home Style Restaurant“Hinone Mizunone”
Please enjoy the KAMADAKIGOHAN
cooked completely by “Ogama”.
Lunch 11 am - 5 pm; Dinner 5 pm - 9 pmClosed Sundays
Handpicked,so it falls
right offthe bone.
moyer farmsbone-in rib eye,
20 ounces
This quality cut of beef comes
from artisan, Amish-raised cattle.
Perfectly aged and extremely
savory, this steak is grilled on
an open flame with a gentle rub
of our special herbs and spices.
Offering you a juicy,
melt-in-your mouth taste
that’s beyond compare.
beachhousewaikiki.com • 921-4600
Complimentary valet parking.
A fi ne steak. A fi ne experience.
romaine lettuce and shredded Parmesan
cheese, tossed in a special Caesar dressing.
If that isn’t filling enough, it’s also served
with potato-mac or tossed salad. Check out
kahaistreet-kitchen.com each morning to
find out the specials of the day.
I’ll leave you with a piece of advice: Don’t
forget to call in your orders early to make
sure your favorites don’t run out!
Kahai Street Kitchen237 Kalihi St.
845-0320
Sam Choy’s Breakfast, Lunch & Crab
With visitors traveling from across the
globe just to feast on some onolicious grinds
by world-renowned chef Sam Choy, it’s no
wonder I was champing at the bit for the
chance to sink my teeth into the savory
Fried Poke Wrap that already had me salivat-
ing at the mere thought of it. For only $13.95,
satisfy your desire for a fine local wrap con-
sisting of Choy’s famous fried poke with
chopped romaine lettuce and tantalizing
fried rice wrapped in a flour tortilla and per-
fectly complemented by wasabi aioli sauce.
General manager Jeffrey Gaspar says that
Choy has a signature style with poke, mak-
ing this item a top pick among returning
patrons. High in quality and quantity, this
dish also comes with fries. Needless to say,
with all of my favorite foods wrapped into
one hearty meal — I couldn’t resist a couple
bites.
For those on a healthier or perhaps vege-
tarian track, you may want to opt for the
Grilled Fresh Vegetable Wrap ($12.95), fea-
turing eggplant, portobello mushroom, red
pepper, zucchini and lettuce pulled together
in a warm tortilla wrap and nicely seasoned
with a truffle vinaigrette.
Sam Choy’s Breakfast, Lunch & Crab580 N. Nimitz Highway
545.7979
P.F. Chang’s China BistroChic in decor and ambiance, P.F. Chang’s
China Bistro definitely holds a special
place in my heart — and stomach. With 200
locations worldwide, chefs here know how
to serve up consistently delicious Chinese-
American cuisine. Whether you’re in the
mood for Dynamite Shrimp, Moo Goo Gai
Pan or Hong Kong Beef with Snow Peas,
you are sure to be in for a great meal. Now,
this assignment wouldn’t be complete
without sampling P.F. Chang’s Chicken
Lettuce Wraps ($9.95) — of which I am
quite fond.
Ronald Vazquez, general manager of the
Hokua location, says the Chicken Lettuce
Wraps are considered the signature appe-
tizer on the menu.
“There’s chicken, mushrooms, water
chestnuts and a little bit of onions in a spe-
cial sauce atop a bed of sticky rice noodles,
with lettuce cups on the side,” Vazquez
states. The best part about this is that you
can add just as much filling to your lettuce
cup as you wish. I personally like mine
overflowing with flavor, and therefore add
a substantial amount. The cool crispiness
of the lettuce also offers a refreshing sur-
prise. A vegetarian version of the dish is
available as well, substituting tofu for the
chicken. All lettuce wraps can be prepared
gluten-free at your request.
For all you happy hour revelers, beginning
early next month P.F. Chang’s will expand its
happy hour time, from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturdays
and Sundays, and from 9:30 p.m. to closing
Fridays and Saturdays.
P.F. Chang’s China BistroHokua Restaurant
1288 Ala Moana Blvd., Ste. 110596.4710
Contact Alana Folen at [email protected]
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ono, you know
1 The Steak Caesar Wrap at Kahai Street Kitchen will be avail-able for customers to enjoy Tuesday-Friday this week.
2 The Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a signature appetizer at P.F.Chang’s China Bistro. A vegetarian option also is available.
3 Sam Choy’s Grilled Fresh Vegetable Wrap offers a healthyalternative, and the Fried Poke Wrap ($13.95) is a local favorite.
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From a story in the Sept. 26, 2010, issue ofDining Out, readers got the impression that thehighly popular Ducky’s Korean BBQ restaurantat 2955 E. Manoa Road, phone number 988-9809, had closed down. No way — the restau-rant is thriving thanks to the wonderful food,
personal service and overall comfortable atmos-phere. We’re sure Manoa residents would like tokeep it their little secret, but the entire islandshould enjoy this unique family-style restaurantserving authentic Korean cuisine.Dining Out regrets the error.
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At Kozo Sushi loca-
tions you’ll find
inexpensive, fresh-
ly made sushi served in
convenient bento boxes.
Perfect for lunch, snacks
or a casual dinner, it’s no
wonder that the bright,
clean Kozo Sushi shops
are becoming
more popular by
the day.
We asked Justin
and Candace
Hang what they’d
recommend from
the menu.
Justin Hang
“What we like is
that it’s fresh
sushi, really cheap
and fast! You order it and
they make it fresh on the
spot. The staff is really
nice and courteous, and
when you don’t have time
to make reservations or
don’t want to go our for a
full-on sushi dinner, this is
a great alternative. I have
the nigiri today — a lot
more raw sushi pieces
than the lunch boxes — for
just $5. The prices are so
great. For under $8, there’s
really a lot of variety.”
Candace Hang
“I like that it’s a good,
quick option and you’re
eating healthy food. We
like this one and the one
on Kapahulu. Today I’m
having the lunch box with
15 pieces for $5.99.
I don’t eat meat, so it’s a
great option for fast food
— especially for people
who don’t want to eat meat
and still want to have
options.
There’s an easy menu
with pictures of all the
sushi, so it makes ordering
really simple.
“It’s bright, clean, really
enjoyable fast food-type of
option.”
recipe
Kozo SushiWhere:Keeaumoku
at Walmart
Call:946.5698
Website:kozosushihawaii.net
Ingredients:• 2 racks of lamb, cut into double
chops
• 3 tablespoons chopped green
onion (prefer the white part)
• 1 tablespoon whiskey
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
• 1 1/2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• Pinch black pepper
• 4 cups mashed potatoes
• 4 cups sauteed vegetables
Preparation:• Cut and trim fat from the lamb rack
and then cut into double chops; set
aside.
• In a bowl, add green onion,
whiskey, sesame seed, sesame oil,
hoisin and pepper and mix together.
With your hands, squeeze the green
onions along with mixture to
release the oil from the onions
until onions soften. Use as a
marinade.
• Put the lamb into the bowl and
rub the marinade over the lamb
evenly. Let it sit for an hour mini-
mum or you can let it sit overnight
• On medium heat, grill your lamb
for a minute on each side. Put in a
preheated oven at 350 degrees for
about three to five minutes or
longer, depending on how you like
your lamb cooked.
• To plate the dish, put one scoop
of mashed potatoes and vegeta-
bles. Lean the lamb chops against
the potatoes to let it stand up.
Surround with the sauce and garnish
with a stem of fresh herb.
For the sauceIngredients:• 1 cup red wine
• 2 cups veal stock
• 1/4 cup brandy
• 1/4 pound unsalted butter
• In a sauce pot, combine red wine
and brandy, and bring to a boil to
reduce the liquid by half.
• Add veal stock and reduce the liq-
uid to quarter, then add butter to
thicken the sauce.
Kozo Sushi: A good, quick,healthy option to fast food
Mongolian Style Lamb Chopswith Brandy DemiglaceServes 4 | by Chef Chai Chaowasaree
what we’re eating at …
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The Pahinui Tradition Continues Hawaiian slack key or kihoalu is truly one of the great acoustic guitar traditions in the world.We’re proud to feature Grammy award-winningCyril Pahinui each Wednesday from 6-9 pm. Come hear the master play guitar and sing in the style reminiscent of his legendary fatherGabby “Pops” Pahinui. Chicken skin.
Kani Ka Pila DatebookSun, 6 pm: MailaniMon, 6 pm: Sean NaauaoTues, 6 pm: Weldon KekauohaTues, 6:30 pm: Call the Coach, Greg McMackinWed, 6 pm: Cyril PahinuiThu, 6 pm: Kawika Kahiapo & Martin PahinuiFri, 6 pm: KaukahiSat, 6 pm: Pineapple Jam
Located poolside at theOutrigger Reef on the Beach2169 Kalia Road, Honolulu,HI 96815 ph. 808.924.4990
Kamaaina rates from$139 per night.
Free valet parking11am-3pm with purchase.
1.800.OUTRIGGERoutriggerreef.com
Place for
KIHOALU & PUPUS
1137 11th Ave., KaimukiOpen Everyday from 11am-9pmBYOB (No corkage fee) 737-5678737-5678
Chef straight from Baja Mexico!
Specials not valid on Holidays. Advance Reservations required, please call 971-1818.Valet Parking Only.SeafoodvillageHyatt.com Ask about our Kama‘aina Discount
Hyatt Regency Resort& Spa -Street Level•2424 Kalakaua Ave., #102
$10.95 per person(10 people minimum)
• Oriental Chicken Salad
• 4 types of Dim Sum (Siu Mai, HalfMoon, Seaweed Spring Roll,Manapua)
• Szechuan Style Pork w/Garlic Sauce
• General Tso’s Favorite Chicken
• Beef and Broccoli
• Seafood Fried Noodle
• Dessert - Almond Float
• Chicken Salad with Oriental Dressing
• Crispy Bacon Seafood Combo Wrap
• Dungeness Crab - Country Style
• Honey Glazed Walnut Shrimp
• General Tso’s Favorite Chicken
• Seasonal Chinese Green Vegetable
• House Fried Rice
• Dessert: Mango Pudding
$24.95 per person(4 people minimum)
RECEIVE A$6 DISCOUNTon a Second Dinner
OR A$3 DISCOUNTwhen Dining AloneMust present coupon (No take outs)
Not valid with any other discount offers. Expires 10/21/10
2850 Paa St. (near Airport and 99 Ranch Market) 833-3728
*LATE NIGHT SPECIAL:
20%offAFTER 9PM
Monday-SundayLUNCH 10:30AM-2:30PM • DINNER 5PM-11PM
Also Available Curry, Steak & Pasta
3579 Waialae Avenue737-8820
*Not to be combined with any other specials.Must present coupon to receive discount.
Expires October 31, 2010.
941-4444
NIGHTLY 5:30 PM - 6:30 PMTeriyaki Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15.95Daily Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$23.95Sukiyaki Steak . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20.95Teriyaki Steak & Chicken Combo . .$21.95Kama‘aina & Military Discount
Available (with proper ID)
1841 Ala Moana Blvd.Between Ilikai & Hilton Hawaiian Village
Dinner served from 5:30 nightly. Valet parkingavailable. Not valid with any other offer.
WHERE TO DINE
Symbol KeyBreakfast
Lunch
Dinner
After Midnight
Alcohol served
Online
Catering
Atlantis Seafood & Steak2284 Kalakaua Avenue
922-6868
d.k Steakhouse2552 Kalakaua Ave.,
Waikiki Marriott Beach Hotel
931-6280
Yakiniku Camellia Buffet2494 S. Beretania St.
944-0449
Makino ChayaAloha Tower Mkt place 585-6360
Westridge Mall 486-5100
Camellia Buffet930 McCully St.
951-0511/0611
La Palme D’orAla Moana Center - Mall Level
Mountain side, next to Shirokiya
941-6161
Napoleon’s BakeryLocated inside of Zippy’s
Willows, The901 Hausten St.
952-9200
AMERICAN
BUFFET
BAKERY
Koko CafeHale Koa Hotel, 2055 Kalia Road
955-0555
Call for eligibility details.
949-4321
Anytime CafeMarket City Shopping Center
2919 Kapiolani Blvd
735-3888
CAFE
SHABU SHABU Restaurant VIETNAMESE & VEGETARIAN CUISINE
942-50081518 Makaloa St. (across Walmart)
Open 7 days 11am-11pm
Healthy & Fresh Ingredients BYOB (no corkage fee)
953-2340 629 Keeaumoku St. (across Walmart)
Mon-Sat 10am-11pm • Sun 10am-10pm
Exp. 10/30/10
ALL DISHES
10% OFFSHABU SHABU SPECIALBroth Buy 1 get 2nd at
50% OFFALL plate choices
15% OFFExp. 10/30/10
Korean Cuisine
Enter 1st driveway on right
OrineSarangchae
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LUNCHSPECIALSDaily 10-3
$5.99startingfrom
905-A Keeaumoku St. • 955-0646Open Everyday 10am -2am
Soju$4.99exp 10/31/10
Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine
Open Everyday 10am-10pm / Exept Sun & Wed 10am-9pm2nd Pho of equal or lesser value expires 10/15/10
ALL PHOBUY ONE, GET ONE
Market City Shopping Center2919 Kapiolani Boulevard
GRAND OPENING SPECIAL
50% OFF
735-8488
Monday–Saturday 3pm – Closing • Sunday Private Parties
98-761 Oihana Place, Aiea • 486-3500To view events schedule, visit www.igesrestaurant.com
• HAPPY HOUR!Monday-Saturday 3pm-7pm
• Tuesdays Happy Hour All NightTableside Magic with Santos Kidd
• Wednesday-SaturdayLive Music
• Live UH Football GamesPrivate Parties & FundraisersCall for details
Shoyu Pork
• Monday Night FootballFollowed Immediately By Live Music
MondayNight
FootballExpires: 12/31/10
15% OFFpupus during
RESTAURANT& 19TH PUKA
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$228Chicken Salad with Jelly Fish
Imperial Scallop Soup
Peking Duck with Bun
Salt & Pepper Shrimp
Seafood w/Vegetables in Taro Basket
Steamed Fish Fillets w/Ginger Scallion
Black Mushroom with Baby Pak Choy
Steamed Rice, Dessert
1055 Alakea St.525-8585
Special Price for Table of 10
Free Parking Mon- Fri after 5pm & All Day Sat & Sun
www.themandalayhawaii.comMon - Sun 10:30am to 9:00pm
Excluding all coupons and other discounts. Dine-in only.
580 Nimitz Hwy.
545-7979
October 10 -17, 2010Octoberfest SpecialsSausage Sampler Platter
House Cured Salmon GravlaxHearty Beef & Barley SoupGrilled Ahi Nicoise Salad
German Sausage SandwichCrispy Roast Pork ShankMahi Mahi Saute with
MushroomsSam’s German Plate
Grilled bratwurst, roast pork, sauerkraut,warm potato salad, homemade spatzel
Roast Pork Plate mushroom gravy and garlic mashed potatoSam’s Style Wiener Schnitzel Pounded veal cutlet, capers, baked apples,
homemade spatzelHouse Baked Apple Strudel
Try our new Aloha Dark Lager …roasty, smooth and light
Just a great brew!
COMING ON OCTOBER 18SAM CHOY’S
OYSTER FESTIVALOCTOBER 18 - NOVEMBER 7
Smoked Ham Shank
$1450
Bratwurst$1250
Smoked Pork Chops
$1395
Served with: Sauerkraut,German potato salad &Barvarian red cabbage
Breakfast Special: Crispypotato pancakes, bratwurst, &2 large eggs, any style.$975
1860 Ala Moana Blvd. • Validated ParkingOpen 24 Hours 955-1764
Friday - SundayOctober 8 - 10, 201011 A.M. - Midnight
WHERE TO DINECATERERS
CHINESEMandalay (The)1055 Alakea St.
525-8585
Maple Garden/Yen King909 Isenberg St.
941-6641
Kahai Street Kitchen237 Kalihi Street,
845-0320
A Catered Experience94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd.
677-7744Happy Day Chinese Restuarant3553 Waialae Ave.
738-8666
Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square
524-1628
Seafood VillageHyatt Regency Resort & SpaStreet Level, 2424 Kalakaua Ave, #102
971-1818
Hee Hing Restaurant 449 Kapahulu Ave.
735-5544
FAMILY DINING
BibasHale Koa Hotel, 2055 Kalia Road
955-0555
Call for eligibility details.
Angelo Pietro Honolulu1585 Kapiolani Blvd. #10
941-0555
Golden Palace SeafoodRestaurant111 N. King St.
521-8268
Don Ho’s Island GrillAloha Tower Marketplace
528-0807
Duck Yun820 W. Hind Dr.
Aina Haina Shopping Center
373-1303 or 373-4632
On On at McCully1110 McCully St.
946-8833ON ONat McCully
Tel: 808-923-22602380 Kuhio Ave.
Breakfast7:00 am - 10:30 am
Lunch10:30 am - 2:00 pm
Afternoon Tea2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Dinner5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Please Callfor Reservations
©1976, 2010 SANRIO Co., LTD.
All Kama‘aina Anytime20% OFF
with Local ID for each personAla Wai Blvd.
Kuhio Bus Numbers that arrive here:#2 #13 #23 Letter E#4 #19 #24#8 #20 #42
Ave
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FoodPantry
Birthday Photo with HELLO KITTY*Reservation parties only
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Most Delicious Thai Food in Town!
Coming Soon to900 N. Nimitz Hwy
1627 Nuuanu Ave 585-88392955 E. Manoa Rd 988-0212Call for take out www.bangkokchefexpress.com
Immensely Popular Plate Lunch For $5.70
Mon-Sat 10:30am-9pm; Sun 12n-8pm
#8Yellow
ChickenCurry
SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCESUNDAY ................................... Melveen Leed & Friends
MONDAY ................................. Jerry Santos & hula
THURSDAY.............................. Sista Robi & Friends
FRIDAY ..................................... Hoku Zuttermeister
SATURDAY .............................. Danny Couch
Buy onedinner entree,
receive 2nd entree50% OFFvalid Sun, Mon & Tue with ad
Expires 10/19/10.
BRUCE SHIMABUKUROOct. 12 only
MAUNALUAOct. 13 only
FREE VALET PARKING • www.chefchai.com • Call 585-0011
Homemade Croissant Sandwiches, TunaSalad or BLT (Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato)
Made fresh daily every morningAvailable from 9am (while supplies last )
Ala Moana Center-Mall Level, Mountain side, next to Shirokiya
www.lapalmedor-usa.com
941-6161$395$395
each
WHERE TO DINE
IHOPWaikiki - 1850 Ala Moana Blvd • 949-4467
Waikiki - Kuhio & Lewers • 921-2400
Pearl City - Times Sq. SC • 486-4467
Kaneohe - Windward Mall • 235-4467
Hilo - Prince Kuhio Plaza • 959-2600
Wailana Coffee House1860 Ala Moana Blvd.
955-1764
Zippy’sCall the one nearest you.
Hy’s Steak House2440 Kuhio Ave.
922-5555
Chai’s Island BistroAloha Tower Market Pl.
585-0011
Sam Choy’s BLC580 N. Nimitz Hwy.
545-7979
Kit N Kitchen1010 University Avenue
942-7622
Kani Ka Pila Grille2169 Kalia Rd, Outrigger Reef on the Beach
924-4990
Kenny’s Restaurant1620 N. School St.
841-0931
Kenny’s Express2nd Floor
Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center
922-9333
Panya Bistro • Bakery • BarAla Moana Center
Mauka - Mall Level
946-6388
Ranch House, The449 Kapahulu Avenue, 2nd Floor
737-4461
FINE DINING
11AM-2PM, 5-8:30PM • Closed Monday Lunch100 N. Beretania Street #113 (Parking inside Chinese Cultural Plaza) 536-3035
JapaneseRestaurant
Introducing our NEW varieties of Side Entrées!CHICKEN TERIYAKI • CHICKEN KATSU • CHICKEN KARAAGE • PORK TERIYAKI• TON (Pork) KATSU • BEEF TERIYAKI • SALMON (Choice of preparation:
Lightly Salted, Plain, & Teriyaki) • AHI (Choice of preparation: Lightly Salted, Plain, & Teriyaki)• AHI SASHIMI (Local fresh raw Ahi) • OYAKO NI (Chicken simmered in bamboo shoots,ground onions & topped with egg, green onions & nori) • SHRIMP TEMPURA (3 pieces) •VEGETABLE TEMPURA (8 pieces, Potato, Carrot, and String Bean)
$5.95
OTHER: Bowl of Miso Soup…………$1.00Bowl of Rice…………$1.00
A Dish of Tsukemono (picked vegetables)…………50¢A Dish of Green Salad………$1.00
When ordering Entrées, Add: Udon or Soba………$2.50 more Gyoza (4 pieces)………$2.00 more
930 McCully St. • 951-0511 / 951-0611 • PRIVATE PARTY ROOM• CONVENIENT PARKING
*DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALCOHOLICBEVERAGES WITH THIS AD. EXP. 10/31/10.
KOREAN CUISINE• LUNCH $14.95 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM• DINNER $21.95 3 PM -10 PM
Including: Kal Bi, Sirloin, Chicken,Spicy Pork, Sashimi
Aloha Tower 585-6360 1 Aloha Tower Dr. 2nd Fl., 3 Hours Parking $1 Pearlridge 486-5100 98-150 Kaonohi St.Aloha Tower 585-6360 1 Aloha Tower Dr. 2nd Fl., 3 Hours Parking $1 Pearlridge 486-5100 98-150 Kaonohi St.
With Family Group 20% OFF
BIRTHDAY SPECIAL
Must have minimum party of 4.One Birthday coupon per party of 4.Coupon valid on actual birthday, ID required. Not combinable with other discounts. Discounts off regular adult price.No online or photo-copied coupons.Expires 10/31/10
FREE BIRTHDAY MEALFOR ANY AGE
Not combinable with other discounts. 65 or older w/Coupon & ID.No online or photo-copied coupons.One coupon per person. Discounts off regular adult price. Expires 10/31/10
SENIOR SPECIAL30% OFF50% OFF
Lunch Dinner
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Lunch 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. • Dinner 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.at the old Waikiki III TheatresParking available at the Pro-Park location Seaside Ave. Pay $2 at the Restaurant.
www.atlantisseafoodsteak.com 922-6868
Early Bird Special
Only$12.95
Add $3.00 for Complete Mealwhich includes soup or salad, ice cream11 am - 7 pm
All Day for Locals with IDSpecials not valid on Holidays
Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square by Times Supermarket
524-1628
Excludes set menus; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, CharSiu & other specials. Not to be combined with any
other offer. Expires 10/31/10.
Credit Card Sale Only(With Coupon)
Hong Kong Dim Sum &Regular Menu Items
Dim Sum Take Out Special! 8am-11:30am
15% OFF(Charge) • 25% OFF(Cash)
Dim Sum & Reg. Menu Dine In Special!
10% OFF(Charge) •15% OFF(Cash)
15% OFF Roast Pork, Roast Duck & Char Siu
15% OFF
Celebrating 10Years!
Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)
10% OFF
Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Avenue
738-8666
Must present couponExpires 10/31/10
Excludes set menu; Not to combined with any other offers.
Come hungry. Leave happy.ALA MOANA BLVD. • KUHIO AVEPEARL CITY • KANEOHE • HILO
Ala Moana (Free Parking)
• Lower Prices • New Menu Items
- Blueberry Pancakes- Bacon Beef Burgerand Much, Much More!
present a valid local ID for offer. cannot becombined with any other specials or coupons.2nd entree must be of equal or lesser value.some restrictions apply. Expires 10-17-2010
Hawaii’s Original Garden Restaurant952-9200 www.willowshawaii.com
Mon - Fri Lunch $19.95 . . $14.95Saturday Lunch $24.95 . . $19.95Sunday Brunch $34.95 . . $29.95Daily Dinner $34.95 . . $29.95Please present coupon. Not valid in banquet rooms. One coupon per table.
Cannot be combined with other coupons or discounts.
Discounted Prices!
Extended Through OCTOBER 31, 2010
WHERE TO DINE
GREEKThe Fat Greek3040 Waialae Ave.734-0404
JAPANESEHifumi Japanese RestaurantChinese Cultural Plaza
536-3035
Kobe Japanese Steak House1841 Ala Moana Blvd.
941-4444
Kozo SushiKahala Mall 738-KOZO
Keeaumoku 946-KOZO
Moiliili 951-KOZO
Pearlridge 483-6805
Pearl City 455-6805
Makino Chaya1 Aloha Tower Dr. 2nd Flr. 585-6360
98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100
INDIANMonsoon IndiaDiscovery Bay (across Ilikai)1778 Ala Moana Blvd., Ste 213941-5112
Hinone Mizunone1345 South King St.
942-4848
Red Cafe1334 Young St.
593-2064
ITALIANBella Mia Italian1137 11th Avenue
737-1937
Bella Mia Pizzeria2222 S. Beretania St.
941-4400
Kochi1936 South King St.
941-2835
Top of WaikikiWaikiki Business Plaza
2270 Kalakaua Ave.
923-3877
Stage Restaurant1250 Kapiolani Blvd.
237-5429
ON ON at McCullyEast Honolulu
Minute Chicken Cake NoodleNow $7.25One Month Only
1110 McCully St. • 946-8833(Corner of McCully & Young St.)
Aina Haina Shopping Center373-1303 or 373-4632
Chinese Chicken SaladRainbow Tofu Soup
Crispy Hong Kong ChickenPepper Salt ShrimpOrange Pork Chop
Sea Bass with Mixed VegetableMinute Chicken Cake Noodle
Steamed RiceGood until November 30, 2010
Chinese Restaurant
$159New Special Dinner for 10
Find menus and $5 coupon at www.ononhawaii.com
EL HARRO MEXICANOAIEA RESTAURANT
GRAND OPENING SPECIAL
20%OFF20%OFFAIEA SHOPPING CTR.
99-115 AIEA HEIGHTS DR.NEXT TO AIEA BOWL
PH: 488-9727
MONDAY-THURSDAYY 11am-10pm
FRII && SATT 10am-11pmSUNDAYY 11am-8pm
ENTIRE MENU WITH THIS COUPONLimit one coupon per party. Cannot be combined
with other offers. Exp. 10/15/10
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Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor
restaurantsuntory.com922-5511
RESTAURANT
SUNTORY
WHERE TO DINETanaka of TokyoEast, in King’s Village,
922-4233
Central, in Waikiki Shopping Plaza,
922-4702
West in Ala Moana Cntr-Hookipa Terrace
945-3443
KOREANFrog House Restaurant1604 Kalakaua Ave.
951-9370
Yakiniku Million626 Sheridan St.596-0799
Ton Ton Ramen 95-050 Farrington Hwy,
Waipahu
677-5388
Orine Sarang Chae905-A Keeaumoku St.955-0646Sushi Company
1111 McCully Street
947-5411
Sumo Ramen Kaneohe 234-6868
Kapolei 693-8808
Market City 737-1868
Kamehameha Shp Cntr 848-8186
Pearl Highlands Cntr 456-80802
99 Ranch Mapunapuna 833-3139
Sushi Ichiban3579 Waialae Ave.
737-8820
Sekiya’s Restaurant &Delicatessen2746 Kaimuki Avenue
732-1656
Restaurant SuntoryRoyal Hawaiian
Shpg Cntr 3rd Flr.
922-5511
Sansei Seafood RestaurantWaikiki Beach Marriott Resort
2552 Kalakaua Ave,
931-6286
Prepared by Renown
Executive ChefDAVID YAMAMOTO
237 KALIHI ST.(Corner of Kahai and Kalihi)
ph 845-0320fax 842-4273
kahaistreet-kitchen.com
DINE IN – TAKE-OUTCatering from casual to exquisite events
Signature dishes offered as
Daily Specials
Soft Shell Crab AlfredoRicotta Stuffed
ChickenMini Okinawan Sweet Potato
& Kalua Pork Cakes
Try Our Famous OXTAIL SOUP!Customer Favorites:
Saimin • BBQ Stick • Ahi NitsukeCorned Beef Hash Tempura Marinated Fried Chicken
Sun-Thu 8am-10pm • Fri-Sat til 11pmOkazuya open daily from 8am
SEKIYA’S RESTAURANT& DELICATESSEN
Serving Hawaii for 75 Years!
2746 Kaimuki Ave732-1656
ACROSS KAIMUKI H.S.
Dinner Daily from 5pm949 Kapahulu Avenue
(corner of Kapahulu and Kaimuki Ave.)
732-7666FRESH�SIMPLE�AFFORDABLE�BYOB
Fresh Broiled Salmon with Mediterranean Sauces, Basmati Rice, Pita Bread and Greek Salad.BYOB (no corkage fee)3040 Waialae Ave (corner of St. Louis & Waialae) 734-0404
Open daily 11am-10pm • take-out and catering available
www.thefatgreek.net
Waikiki & Ala Moana FoodCourt LocationsComing Soon!KIDS EAT FREE
MONDAY & TUESDAY
*KIDS - Ages 2 to 7 years old.
*1 Child per Adult
FREE ENTREE ON YOUR B-DAY!
*BIRTHDAY PERSON w/ Valid ID &
*2 ADULT (guests) to qualify.
*FREE ENTREE (up to $19 value).
941-2835 • 1936 S. King St.Local Japanese Style DiningDinner 5-Midnight • Late Pupus 10-2am
ke n n y s h a wa i i . c o m
841-0931Kam Shopping Center
Open 6am Daily
841-3733Catering
922-3333Hawaiian BBQ
Royal Haw’n Shp’g Ctr
Valid October 8-17, 2010Offer valid for select items at Kenny’s or Hawaiian BBQ.
Cannot be combined with any other discounts
Chicken Breast Mul-Naeng-Myun
596-0799Since 1989
626 SHERIDAN ST. (backside of Walmart)NEW HOURS: MON-SUN 11AM-12 MIDNIGHT
YAKINIKUMILLION
11AM-3PM | $8.50 include taxFeatured Items Available Only At Million
Chicken Breast Bi Bim Naeng-Myun�
�
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
Peanut Butter Cream Pie
Peanut Butter Roll
Peanut ButterGourmet Cupcake
Peanut Butter & JellyUltimate Donut
Peanut Butter Cream Puff
Peanut Butter & GuavaJam Coffee Cake Square
Peanut Butter Mahina Pie
Flavor of the Month
Peanut Butter
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
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Chinese Chicken SaladScallop Soup • 2 Live Maine Lobsters
Sweet & Sour Fish Filet Peking Duck w/Bun • Whole Crispy Chicken
Taro Basket Seafood ComboChicken Cake Noodle • Rice & Dessert
$149$149Special Menu
for10
111N. King St. near Maunakea7am-10pm
521-8268
ALL DIM SUM$1.897AM-2PM
PartyRooms
for up to450
No credit cardsaccepted for special menu
Open 7 days a week - Dinner 5pm-10pmSunday Brunch Buffet 11:30am-2:30pm
Discovery Bay (across Ilikai) • 1778 Ala Moana Blvd., Ste 213BYOB • www.MonsoonIndiaOahu.com • 941-5111
10%OFF
KAMA’AINA &MILITARY DISCOUNT EVERYDAY
*Must present coupon. Not to be combined with any other offer.
WHERE TO DINE
Green Papaya629 Keeaumoku St.
953-2340
Shabu Shabu Bankok“Thai Style” Hot Pot
949 Kapahulu Ave.
732-7666
Souvaly Thai Cuisine803 Kam Hwy.
455-5888
Bangkok Chef1627 Nuuanu Ave.
585-8839
2955 E. Manoa Rd.,
988-0212
Pho Kitchen2919 Kapiolani Blvd.
735-8488
Yogen Fruz1102 Fort Street Mall
Windward Mall
Hot Pot Shabu Shabu1518 Makaloa St.
942-50083660 on the Rise 3660 Waialae Ave.
PACIFIC RIM
The Ocean House Restaurant2169 Kalia Rd., Outrigger Reef Hotel
923-2277
Fukuya Delicatessen & Catering2710 S. King St.
946-2073
11th Avenue Mexitlan Grill1137 11th Avenue, Kaimuki
(11th Avenue Atrium)
737-5678
El Charro Mexicano Aiea Restaurant99-115 Aiea Heights Drive
488-9727
MEXICAN
OKAZUYA SHABU SHABU
THAI
VIETNAMESE
YOGURT
Delicatessen & Catering
From Bentos toBanquets &
Picnics to Potlucks…
946-2073 • 2710 South King St.www.fukuyadeli.com
We have a menu for you!
Deli Hours: Wed-Sun 6am-2pmAfter hours catering available
Breaking Surf, Breathtaking Sunsets, and Unbelievable Ocean Front Dining at Reasonable Prices.
Breakfast7 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Dinner5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Free ParkingSubject to Availability
For Reservations:923-2277 Locally Operated in the Outrigger Reef Hotel
2169 Kalia Road
One coupon per order. Cannot be combined with other offers.Expires 10/31/10
Keeaumokuby Wal-Mart946-5696
(KOZO)
Includes: $89 Room Rate,Internet, Local Calls, and Parking
• Fall HOT Kama’aina Special
• Fall Savings Package• Free Days in Paradise
• Fall Fun PackageEligible guests can share their benefit by sponsoring friends and family.
For details and eligibility, please call 955-0555 or visit www.halekoa.com.
The Hale Koa Hotel welcomes active and retired military personnel, current and retired Departmentof Defense civilian employees, Reserve and National Guard members, dependents and sponsored guests.
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Left: May Yiu (stirring up someheat in the kitchen)
Inset: Osso Bucco Milanese:Beef Osso Bucco braised in
Roma tomato, fresh vegetablesand herbs, rich and aromatic
sauce, choice of rice orspaghetti (choice “g” in the
menu)
1 | Kelsy Kam, Doris Tsuda, George
Tsuda (regular customers) 2 | Ron
Ibaraki, Clint Ibaraki, Millie Ibaraki
(longtime customers) 3 | Noah
Tanioka-Abelardo, Bianca Asato 4 |
Vel Zhereva, Qi Zeng, Sishi Yang
(Bulgaria and China) 5 | Michael
Marr, Thuy Marr, Marie Sabado,
Michelle Marr 6 | Gwen Honma,
Betty Honma, Kathy Honma, Greg
Honma 7 | Franzi Maciej, He
Wang, Carrie Zheng, Lulu Ji (from
Germany and China)
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Kit n Kitchen
Se rving up the best in Euro-Asian cui-sine, Kit and May Yiu opened thedoors to Kit n Kitchen in 2001. Since
then customers have been enjoying menufavorites, including many of the chef’s spe-cials such as Pepper Lamb and Grilled BeefChimichurri. The restaurant is open dailyfrom 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m.Call 942-7622.
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