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Makino Chaya president of operations Jo Makino (back) and executive kitchenmanager John Arciaga with a bounty ofdelicious shabu shabu selections, includingKing Crab, Dungeness Crab, meat,vegetables and more.

Makino Chaya capitalizes on the hot potcraze by adding shabu shabu to an alreadyrobust menu that features Washugyu beefand an all-you-can-eat seafood buffet.See page 4 | Leah Friel photo


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There are certain things in life thatput an automatic smile on myface — my family, friends, my

dog, Kea, innocent babies, beautifulsunny days and random acts of kindness— the list goes on. However, when foodenters the picture, there’s one dish andone dish alone that I adore, one that nomatter what I’m craving, I can eat it andbe totally satisfied — that’s beef stew!This delicious creation is serious comfortfood at its best. Imagine the combinationof vegetables and meat mixed with theperfect gravy atop mounds of rice! And if

the stew is madefrom the heart andwith the rightamount of love,then you can prob-ably bet that it’sono to the max.

Now, I usuallyrely on the aid ofmy handy dandy

crock pot to cook up the perfect stew, yetthis week I was graciously treated tosome of the most “Ono, You Know” wor-thy stews our island has to offer. So, whilethe kitchen may be “stewing” this time ofthe year, I bet you the holy command-ments of all things stew are strictly fol-lowed by the talented chefs at the follow-ing establishments.

Rainbow Drive-InIt’s been said that at the end of every

rainbow there lies a pot of gold, yet hereat Rainbow Drive-In it’s the pot of stewthat patrons are after — myself included.

Keep in mind, the beef stew is a specialon the menu and is only offered everyother week on Wednesdays, Saturdays

and Sundays.“We alternate the beef stew with our

curry stew each week,” Rainbow Drive-Invice president Jim Gusukuma explains.

Priced at $6.25, loyal patrons receive aheaping portion of beef stew made withboneless stew cut beef, carrots, onionsand celery, served with two scoops ofrice and a hefty portion of macaronisalad. But what sets this plate of stewapart from the rest is the special blend ofspices that give it that extra kick.

“We’re not giving away our secrets,”Gusukuma says. “But I can say that ourtomato-based stew is initially cooked theday before serving and then cooked andthickened again prior to offering it to ourcustomers — it’s a known fact that thestew tastes better on the second day,” headds with a laugh.

Agreed! It's no wonder locals and visi-tors alike are flocking this famous estab-lishment to get a taste of the rainbow.

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Makino Chaya is constantlyupping the ante of whatcustomers can expect to

receive for their dollars’ worth.Earlier this year, the uber-popular buffet restaurantexpanded its repertoire with there-introduction of a pre-set menuthat was included in the all-you-can-eat buffet price.

Well, Makino Chaya’s done it again,because now diners can shabu shabu totheir hearts’ content for the all-inclusiveset dinner price of $29.98 Monday-Thursday and $30.98 Friday-Sunday.(Lunch costs $13.98 Monday-Friday,$16.98 Saturday-Sunday but does notinclude shabu shabu.)

“It’s like Disneyland here — you pay anadmission and then you get to try every-thing,” laughs Jo Makino, president ofoperations.

The Aiea eatery just began offering the hotpot options earlier this summer after watch-

ing the steady rise in shabu shabu’s populari-ty.

“The basic cuisine in Japan was teriya-ki, tempura and stuff like that, but nowthat a lot of people are getting familiarwith Japanese food, they’re starting toventure out in other directions,” Makinoexplains. “Hot pots are getting pretty big,so we want to grow with the trends too.”

Each shabu shabu hot pot is portionedinto halves and filled with both a miso andshoyu broth so diners have a choice ofhow to cook their meal, and all orderscome with vegetables like shiitake mush-rooms, choy sum, Napa cabbage andsuch.

“They can order the seafood shabushabu, where there is going to be KingCrab, Dungeness Crab, Fresh Oysters,Shrimp, Clams,” says Makino.

Or folks can indulge with a platter ofWashugyu beef, a specialty made bycrossing the famous Japanese BlackWagyu (the cattle used to make Kobebeef) and the finest American Black

Angus.“It’s kind of like an American Kobe

beef,” Makino says. And just like Kobecattle, Washugyu cows are raised in thebest of conditions.

“They feed (the cattle) beer to relaxthe muscles, they give it massages. It’svery organic,” Makino says. “The cow

lives a stress-free life, and that makes themeat more tender, more flavorful, andthat’s why we’re going to use that kind ofbeef.”

Unlike other restaurants, where a sin-gle serving of Washugyu can costbetween $40 and $50, Makino Chaya isoffering this super prime beef at all-you-


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Where: Westridge Shopping Center, 98-150 Kaonohi St.Call: 486.5100

(Westridge Shopping Center)Lunch Hours/Prices:11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday-Friday ($13.98)11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday ($16.98)Dinner Hours/Prices:5:45-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday ($29.98)5:30-9 p.m. Friday-Sunday ($30.98)Note: Yakiniku not offered here

Where: Makino-Makittii in Waikiki, 2380 Kuhio Ave.Call: 923.2260

(Waikiki)Lunch Hours/Prices:11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday ($14.98)11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday ($18.98)5:30-9:30 p.m. daily (Happy Buffet, $22.98)Dinner Hours/Prices:5:30-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday ($34.98)5:30-10 p.m. Friday-Sunday ($35.98)Parking: $2 for two hours only at Miramar in Waikiki, 5:30-10 p.m., Monday-Friday; Saturday and Sunday all day Note: Makino-Makittii also is offeringWashugyu beef and yakiniku platters —complete with Washugyu, seafood, liveabalone and vegetables — in its all-you-can-eat buffet. No shabu shabu offered here.

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can-eat portions (during dinner hoursonly), so customers can indulge with a 3- to4-ounce steak stir-fried on the teppanyaki,or opt for thinner slices of the tender beefthat cook perfectly in the bubbling brothsof the shabu shabu hot pot.

“We ordered around 20,000 pounds of theWashugyu, so we’re going to serve that untilit runs out,” Makino explains of the extrava-gant offer. “It’s kind of like, ‘for a limitedtime’ right now, but if it runs out, maybe wecan order more or offer it as a special.”

On top of that, Makino Chaya still offersits renowned all-you-can-eat seafood buffet,

a true smorgasbord of Snow Crab, KingCrab, Garlic Dungeness Crab, Soft ShellCrab, Lobster, Garlic Shrimp, GreenMussels, Manila Clams and a wide assort-ment of poke.

“Ahi Poke, Tako Poke, Top Shell Poke,Green Mussel Poke, you name it, we got it,”Makino says with a smile. “You can splurgeon all the seafood you want here — it’s thebest quality you can get.”

That guarantee extends to the menu aswell, where hungry guests can order made-to-order plate after plate of Miso Butterfish,Puri Puri Shrimp, Sake Shio Yaki, Iddako

Karage, Pork Katsu, Shrimp Tempura, SoftShell Crab and more.

“We fry the Shrimp Tempura and the SoftShell Crab to order, that way we can controlthe quality so when it comes to your tableit’s nice and crispy,” Makino notes, addingthere also is an array of fresh sushi andsashimi all made-to-order, including Uni,Hamachi, Soft Shell Crab Roll, Ahi, Salmonand, of course, the Fresh Oysters.

“We’re like a Costco of restaurants, whereyou can find any kind of Japanese cuisineyou could ever want,” Makino contends.“We’ve got it all!”

1 Makino Chaya executive kitchen managerJohn Arciaga and president of operations Jo Makino

2 Assorted seafood and vegetables perfect for Shabu Shabu.

3 Assorted desserts to satisfy any sweet tooth.

4 Seafood abounds at Makino Chaya.

5 Miso Butterfish Bento ($4.97)

6 Irene Lei Kamelo samples shabu shabu.

7 Carl Melson with the flavorful Washugyubeef — just a portion of the 20,000 poundsof beef that’s available.

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Located on the first level of Ala Moana Center,California Wok welcomes those from all “woks” of lifesearching for fine, tasty and healthy Chinese cuisine.

“People are always looking for low-fat (dining) options,” saysowner Winnie Li, who has managed the eatery for the past five years. “We only usecanola oil, fresh vegetables and we cook with fresh ingredients. When people calland order, the dishes are cooked to order (so everything is fresh).”

With the slogan “You never imagined that healthy Chinese foodcould be this tasty,” California Wok first opened in Hawaii in 2001,with the mission to provide locals with healthy, yet flavorful,Chinese cuisine. This standard still remains, according to Li,who points out that health-conscious customers can even seehow many calories are in each menu item before deciding whatto order.

“We print the calories on the menu,” Li explains. “We also printout whether the dish is spicy or not spicy (signified by a chili pep-per). The happy face symbol stands for light or low-fat dishes.”

Open daily from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., the restaurant offerscustomers a variety of menu items for lunch and dinner.Favorites on the lunch menu include Sweet and SourChicken or Pork ($7.35), Shrimp with Mixed Vegetables($8.29), Shrimp with Asparagus ($8.45), Beef SzechwanStyle ($7.45) or Mongolian Beef ($7.45). Items on lunchmenu are served with steamed rice and salad.

“People who like white meat can order Chicken withBroccoli ($7.35) — sliced white meat chickenwith fresh broccoli in a light, delicioussauce — or Chicken with Mushroomsand Pea Pods ($7.35),” Li says. “OurCrispy or Tender Orange FlavorChicken ($7.35) and General Tzo’sChicken ($7.99) are popular, too. The GeneralTzo’s Chicken is a little spicy and the sauce is tasty.”

Other popular menu items are Chicken with Mixed Vegetables ($7.45 half,$10.49 full) — white meat chicken mixed with mushrooms, pea pods, fresh broc-coli and carrots in a tasty brown sauce — and Chicken Chow Mein ($7.95), pan-fried soft noodles served with bean sprouts and fresh scallions. While the eateryprovides its customers with a large selection of Chinese cuisine, Li says thatCalifornia Wok does not have a “signature” dish, because of the wide-rangingpalates of its clientele.

“It really depends on the people,” she says. “Some people like chicken,shrimp or beef, while others are vegetarians. If they’re vegetarian, we offer

them dishes with tofu or only vegetables. If they only like chicken orchicken breast, we’ll suggest our Lemon Chicken ($7.45 half, $10.49 full)or our Hot, Spicy Orange Flavor Chicken ($7.45 half, $10.49 full), whichis fried. If they want soft chicken, we’ll offer Chicken with Broccoli($7.45 half, $10.49 full) or Chicken with Asparagus ($8.59 half, $11.55full).”

California Wok also offers party pans (available in medium and largesizes), featuring some of its most popular entrees such as Beef andBroccoli and Shrimp with Mixed Vegetables.

The majority of California Wok’s customers are workers from storesin Ala Moana Center — who receive a 10 percent discount — as

well as office or hospital workers, according to Li. While diningin is a common option for the mall employees, CaliforniaWok’s takeout and delivery service are frequently utilized.

“We deliver from Ala Moana to anywhere within four miles,”Li says. “Delivery is free with a minimum order of $15.”

In the upcoming fall months, California Wok plans toexpand its menu further with the addition of Shrimp

Egg Foo Young Noodle Soup ($9.95).“We’re going to make a noodle soup

(called) Shrimp Egg Foo Young becausethis is a noodle soup,” Li says. “You can

choose what type of noodle you want —egg noodle, chow fun noodle or vermicelli noodle. We plan to

add this dish (to our menu) in September or October.”


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for a Japanese take on Tawainese cui-sine with a modern and sophisticatedtwist, enter Jin Din Rou and be ready

to take on a dining experience and foodjourney like no other.

This magnificently chic and stylish restaurant islocated on the corner of King and Kaheka streetsand welcomes patrons with one thing in common —an intense desire to sink their teeth into Xiao LongBao aka Shanghai soup dumplings.

“We sell close to 1,000 Xiao Long Bao a day inaddition to excellent noodle dishes and otherTaiwanese-style favorites,” says restaurant managerBob Suzukawa.

And albeit delicious, do keep in mind that XiaoLong Bao is accompanied with three-step instruc-tions and a caution label. Why, you may ask? Well, ifyou’re not careful, you’ll be squirting hot soup atyour tablemate across from you, or on yourself forthat matter, with each and every bite — it is calledsoup dumplings for a reason.

Don’t be intimidated; the instructions are easy tofollow. First simply dip the soup dumpling from thebamboo steamer basket into the recommendedblack vinegar, then carefully place it on your soupspoon before piercing it with your chopsticks. Soupwill spill from the dumpling into your spoon, allow-ing you to enjoy a burst of flavors as you slurp upthe soup along with the dumpling itself.

“We present you with 10 varieties of Xiao LongBao (starting at $5.90) to choose from, such asSteamed Dumpling with Seafood Broth and SteamedDumpling with Spicy Chili Flavor, the original PorkXiao Long Bao and Oolong Xiao Long Bao,”Suzukawa says.

“Chen Wen Cheng is our master dim sum cheffrom Taiwan and he makes the Xiao Long Bao wrapsby hand, along with the savory broth and fillingslike pork, chicken and shrimp — everything isfresh,” Suzukawa explains.

It’s evident that Xiao Long Bao is the mainstayhere and takes center stage when it comes to satis-fying your appetite. However, there are many otherexquisite dishes prepared by skilled chefs, like

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Hiromasa Yamanaka, that are palate-worthy as well.According to Suzukawa, the most requested noo-

dle dish is the Tan Tan Noodle ($9.99), featuring apiping hot bowl of flour noodles in a thick sesame-based broth, for which the sesame seeds aregrounded fresh every day.

“That (Tan Tan Noodle), along with our Sweetand Sour Pork and Ban Ban Ji (boiled chicken withsesame sauce) appetizer, are among our top sellershere,” he says.

Now, if you prefer a bit of a kick to your meal, optfor the Mapo Tofu ($9.50), showcasing an enticingblend of bean curd Szechuan-style with savorymorsels of ground pork.

“This Mapo Tofu is little different than what’s

served at your typical Chinese restaurant,”Suzukawa admits. “It’s spicier and the gravy is thickand not very sweet, but it has tons of flavor.

“I also recommend the Mu Shu Pork ($9.50 small,$18 large). It consists of stir-fried pork with egg andJew’s ear, along with a dash of shoyu.”

For the lunchtime crowd, Jin Din Rou also offersa wide selection of lunch combinations, presentingdiners with a sampling of dumplings, noodles orfried rice, and salad and main dish, if desired.

“We’ve started to serve monthly specials in addi-tion to everything else on our menu — and depend-ing on the popularity we may just add it as a perma-nent item (on the menu),” Suzukawa says.

“For the rest of this month and into

September, we’re promoting a Chef’s AppetizerPlate ($25) that varies daily depending on thechef’s choice. For example, it could be some-thing like steamed chicken, char siu, steamedshrimp, jellyfish and squid,” he adds. “Alongwith that we’re also featuring Jin Din Rou FriedChicken Legs ($18), served with shoyu andlemon sauce, and Big Crispy Fried Noodle($13.50) with pork and bean sprouts.”

So, while Jin Din Rou’s expansive menu may beoverwhelming for the indecisive diner, the trickhere is to order a few delectable entrees for thetable to share while taking on piles of baskets ofXiao Long Bao. There’s no MSG here, just moundsof remarkable food that you won’t soon forget.

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Patisserie LaPalme D’orWhere:Ala Moana Center, 1450 Ala Moana Blvd.

Call: 941.6161

Hours:Monday- Saturday 9 a.m.-9 p.m. andSunday 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

A taste for all seasonsPatisserie La Palme D’or spoils customers

with sweet nothings, showcasing a blend ofFrench flavor and Japanese craftsmanship.

�Melon Cup ($3.80)This seasonal delight will be available until mid-September and is filled with jelly with a hint oflemon and orange, almond milk mousse andvanilla sponge. It’s then topped with ripe melon toaccentuate the sweet flavor of this refreshing treat.

�Palme Chocolat ($25 7-inch cake, $3.85 slice)This gluten-free, flourless chocolate cake is richand moist, topped with whipped cream andadorned with slivers of dark and milk chocolate.

�Triple Mango Mousse ($3.95)Indulge in layers of mango madness with thisseasonal treat, featuring mango mousse, mangojelly and fresh local mango, topped withwhipping cream.

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When it comes toall the sweeterthings in life

,Patisserie La Palme D’orhas got you covered. In2006, owner HiromiTanaka brought this exqui-site Japanese pastry con-cept to Ala Moana Center,and with the help of headpastry chef Akiko Kimura

and the rest of the staff,she’s has been able tooffer renowned cakes, pas-tries, desserts, sandwich-es, croissants and more.“Akiko is always creating

treats that go with the sea-son,” Tanaka says. “And wealways have our signaturedesserts like the PalmeChocolat, Panna Cotta andBaked Cheesecake.”Patrons with a sweet

tooth frequent the estab-lishment on a regularbasis, perhaps to taste theabsolute dedication thatKimura puts into each andevery creation — Kimurautilizes only the best avail-able ingredients (many ofwhich come directly fromJapan) and her own per-sonal recipes to producethese delectable treats.

Melon Cup ($3.80) Palme Chocolat ($3.85) Triple Mango Mousse ($3.95) Panna Cotta ($3.65) Leah Friel photos

If there’s one vegetable underthe sun that many nonmeat-eaters turn to time

and time again, it’s egg-plant (it’s actually a berry— no, really!). Round orlong, purple, white andeven striped, its subtleflavor is the perfect foil forhighly spiced or sauce-laden dishes, and it shines inmany dishes where meat is typ-ically in the spotlight.

So when it comes to Italianfood, what’s the dish that comesto mind when many of us thinkof eggplant?

Eggplant Parmigiana, orparmigiana di melanzane, is aclassic dish from Italy that’sthought to have originated inthe sunny city of Naples.

At Romano’s Macaroni Grill,executive chef MichaelLongworth takes pride in serv-ing the finest Italian cuisine, andfor his version of EggplantParmigiana, fresh eggplant ispan-seared with a delicate crust,baked with tomato sauce and

mozzarellaand servedatop a bed of freshly cookedspaghetti ($14.99).

Don’t do dairy? Guests also canmake their own pasta creationsfrom a wide array of meats, veg-etables, sauces and pasta — abright idea that makes life somuch easier for vegetarians.

If your Italian meal just would-n’t be complete without a glassof vino, Romano’s premium winelist offers a variety of wines tochoose from to complementyour dish.

Going for lunch? Take advan-tage of Romano’s Roma LunchMenu Monday-Friday from 11a.m. to 2 p.m. — EggplantParmigiana is one of the signa-ture items and is speciallypriced at $11.59.

Or just call ahead. With therestaurant’s curbside-deliveryservice, you don’t even have toget out of your car to take a tastetrip to sunny Italy.

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Romano’sMacaroni GrillWhere:Ala Moana Center, HookipaTerrace1450 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite42420

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Patrons frequent SamChoy’s for its casual,cozy atmosphere and, of

course, its quality cuisine.The menu offers breakfast,

lunch and dinner, all boastingfavorites such as Loco Moco($10.95), Fried Poke Wrap ($13.95)and Ribeye Steak ($27.95).

Customer Mike Marambarecently stopped in for break-fast and enjoyed the food somuch that he came back withwife Debbie for dinner thatsame night.

Mike: “I go for the CrabmeatStuffed Island Fish ($29.95). It’smahi mahi with crab and acream sauce and garlic mashedpotatoes. It all just melts in yourmouth. I would like everyone inHawaii to come and try this atleast once. They have to try theCrabmeat Stuffed Island Fish. It’sa beautiful dish.”

Debbie: “I ordered the onepound Alaskan King Crab Legs($39.95) with garlic mashedpotatoes. It’s really, really deli-cious.”

Sam Choy’sWhere: 580 N. NimitzHwy., Honolulu

Call: 545.979

Hours: Breakfast- Monday-Friday7-10:30 a.m.; Saturday-Sunday 8-11 a.m.; andSunday Brunch 9 a.m.-2 p.m.Lunch- Monday-Friday10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.;Saturday-Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m.Dinner- Sunday-Thursday5-9 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday5-10 p.m.

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Spotlighting savory saucesAt Fresh Catch, the secret

lies in the sauces, andnow owner and chef

Reno Henriques has bottledthese saucy creations for pur-chase. As one of Oahu’s topspots for “Island-Style” seafoodand meats, Fresh Catch special-izes each day in serving freshpoke — 30 different types, mindyou — marinated meats, sashi-mi platters, crab rolls and avariety of assorted meals. Andbehind many dishes are FreshCatch’s own sauces and mari-nades — all created byHenriques himself — that haveliterally brought an excitingnew flavor out of each dish,whether it be fish, meat or sal-ads.“We started bottling our

salad dressings and savory dip-ping sauces about six monthsago. All of the sauces started offin the kitchen, and the nextthing you know we have a newdish,” Henriques says.Chef Reno points out a few

favorites that you may want totry at your next party, especial-ly with football and tailgatingseason fast approaching. ChefReno’s Spicy Hawaiian Sauceworks great for turning an ordi-nary dish into a spicy delight,especially ahi poke. Chef Reno’sTasty Poke Marinade alsoworks well for poke on its ownor in a salad, and Chef Reno'sOriginal Savory Sauce is just astasty as a marinade for yourchicken, fish or meats.Henriques highly recommendshis Saute and Spread forshrimp, mushrooms and evengarlic bread. However, it’s ChefReno’s Creamy Salad Dressingthat is the highlight of hissauces.

“Our most popular sauce isour salad dressing. We sell outwherever we go — expos andevents. They are very good;people love it.” All bottled sauces can be pur-

chased for $5.99 at the Kaimukiand Kaneohe locations. For $25,Fresh Catch offers its sauces ingift sets with two bottles ofCreamy Salad Dressing and onebottle of Original Savory Sauce,

or as poke packs withfour sauces with one ofeach; Original SavorySauce, Oriental CreamySalad Dressing, Smokin’Hawaiian BBQ Sauce andTasty Poke Marinade. Youmay purchase Chef Reno’sgift sets and poke packs byordering online atfcsauces.com or call227.9935.

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When Lobster King first openedabout a year ago, it attractedcustomers in droves. Perhaps

many of them wanted to see if the KingStreet eatery could really live up to itslofty proclamation that it was the “king”of lobster. Now, a year later, the crowdshave not died down — the ultimate testi-mony that Lobster King is making goodon its bold claim. Drive by Lobster Kingon any day of the week at any time, andyou’re likely to see a full dining room witha line forming out the door.The other testimony, of course, would

be to try Lobster King’s food, whichincludes lobster entrees prepared withvarious sauces. Lobster dishes includeLive Lobster with Ginger and Green Onion($14.95 per pound) and Live Lobster withBlack Bean Sauce ($14.95 per pound),which owner June Stewart says is one ofthe most popular items. The HouseSpecial is Live Lobster with Garlic ButterSauce ($14.95 per pound). “Everything is fresh,” explains Stewart.

“We ship in lobster about two times aweek ... and we have 30 tanks.” Plus,Stewart adds, Lobster King is always com-ing up with something new thanks in largepart to Jay Chen, Lobster King’s seafoodbuyer and chef. “He comes up with a lotof the recipes … he always comes up withdifferent things,” she says.

But Lobster King is so much more thanjust lobster. While the lobster dishes areundoubtedly a main draw, the menu alsofeatures an array of other dishes, includ-ing the Pei Pa Tofu ($11.50), Dried Scallopand White Egg Fried Rice ($10.25) andRoast Duck ($15 for half; $28 for whole).Crab dishes, such as the Salt and

Pepper Dungeness Crab ($28.95 for 2.5pounds), are also popular, says Stewart.But if it’s lobster that you’re looking for,

it also makes an appearance in a numberof other dishes, like Lobster with DriedScallop Sauce on E-Mein ($18) or LobsterRice Soup ($10.99 with one entree).As if Lobster King didn't already offer

the best seafood deals in town, come insoon to take advantage of theAnniversary Special, which offers a 20ounce lobster with any of the sauces for$9.99 until the end of September. “Weappreciate our customers and we want to

do something for them,” Stewart says.And for year-round deals, Lobster King

offers the Senior Special Tuesday andWednesday during lunch hours. With fourorders or more, you get a free order ofYoung Chow Fried Rice.Coming soon, Lobster King has a

seafood market in the works that will beopen the public. The market will bejoined with the restaurant and will offerlobster, crab and fresh island fish.

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Country Cafe’s plethora of pupusFrom bodybuilders looking for

some protein following a workout,to business professionals taking a

break for lunch, I Love Country Caféappeals to all tastes with an assortmentof freshly made gourmet offerings andlocal favorites. Whether dining in, ordering a meal to

go, or catering a party or event, I LoveCountry Café has its loyal guests cov-ered. With convenient locations in theNavy Exchange, downtown Honolulu atFort Street Mall and on Queen Street,the eatery makes it easy to get a hold ofquality, tasty grinds.Millie Chan, who runs I Love Country

Café with husband Richard, heads up thecatering department that features a wideselection of fully customizable pupu plat-ters. With menu items such as fresh veg-etables, vegetable lumpia, Shanghailumpia, Buffalo chicken wings and crispywon ton, and the customer’s choice ofspecial dietary accommodations includ-ing meatless or reduced-sodium dishes,the possibilities are endless.“It’s like I’m putting the magic wand

in their hand,” Millie says. “They justhave to wave it, and the FairyGodmother will be there!” The hearty platters can be cus-

tomized to feed anywhere from 10 to 40

people, and range in price from $22.99to $99.99. A 10 percent delivery chargeis added for Honolulu orders, and outly-ing areas will pay a nominal fee — how-ever, tip is included, and the experts atI Love Country Café will take the stressout of procuring pupus.Guests are encouraged to check out

the restaurant’s website atILoveCountryCafeHawaii.com forupdated catering and menu options,and to place an order (it is recommend-ed orders are placed at least one day inadvance), call the catering hotline at783.7901.

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I Love Country Cafe’s hearty pupuplatter features fresh vegetables,

vegetable lumpia, Shanghai lumpia,Buffalo chicken wings and crispy

won ton ($22.99-$99.99).

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Made famous for its mouth-watering mochi products,Made in Hawaii Foods

breaks the mold once again with itsdiverse Island Preserve jams, jelliesand fruit spreads.Owners Don and Kyoko Akiyama

combine the best of both worldswith the Tropical Cheesecake TrioMochi, a recent innovation that Dondescribes as a marriage of Made inHawaii Foods' most popular fruitspreads and cheesecake mochi.Sold for $7.50, the Tropical

Cheesecake Trio Mochi featuresLilikoi Cheesecake Mochi, PohaBerry Cheesecake Mochi andPineapple Blueberry CheesecakeMochi.“Lilikoi Cheesecake Mochi is

made with lilikoi butter drizzledover a piece of fresh cheesecake,then wrapped in soft, chewymochi,” Don explains. “The processis the same for both the Poha BerryCheesecake Mochi and PineappleBlueberry Cheesecake Mochi — theresult is a tasty trio of broke themouth goodness!”Island Preserves products also

are available for purchase at Madein Hawaii Foods on South BeretaniaStreet in Moiliili and on MoanaluaRoad in Pearl City.“The preserves are made at our

Pearl City location,” Kyoko explains.“We have more than 35 varieties ofjams and jellies, and Don loves tocreate new flavors all the time.”Now, if irresistible mochi is what

you desire, the top-seller in theestablishment’s mochi line is theFresh Strawberry Mochi ($5.95 twopack with red bean, $6.95 three packwith red bean, $8.50 two pack withmilk chocolate, $9.50 two pack with

dark chocolate) utilizing fresh Mauistrawberries from Kula CountryFarms.“The strawberries are flown in

twice a week to ensure a fresh prod-uct,” Don says. “Each berry is cov-ered in red bean and wrapped inmochi, or for those chocoholics, thestrawberries are covered in richmilk or dark chocolate and thenwrapped in our soft mochi.” Being that everything here is

made by hand using fresh ingredi-ents, mochi quantities are limited.It’s recommended to place yourorder as soon as possible to ensurethe best selection.

1 Fresh Strawberry Mochi ($5.95 twopack with red bean) 2 Kyoko and TadAkiyama with Island Preserves’ productsand mochi. 3 Tropical Cheesecake TrioMochi ($7.50)

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the day and night. Believe me, this nos-talgic Waikiki landmark, open 24-7, hasjust what you need to cure all yourhunger pains.This week, I just had to get my hands

on Wailana’s Old Fashioned Beef StewCasserole ($11.15). Doesn't the namealone have you drooling?And while Wailana’s menu is rather

grand in scale, general manager KentonTom says it’s no surprise that the beefstew stands in a league of its own.The Old Fashioned Beef Stew

Casserole features chunks of bonelesschopped beef and an array of cookedvegetables simmered together in themost alluring gravy.“The stew is undoubtedly a popular

item and a local favorite,” Tom says. “Wethicken the gravy and cook the beef untilit melts in your mouth, the sliced carrots,celery, onions and potatoes just add tothe texture and flavor of the dish.”I’ll admit proudly that I never tire of

this mouthwatering entree that fills meup and warms my stomach, and if you’rea stew aficionado like I am, you’ll bescooping up every last bit of this remark-able stew. In fact, make it all your ownand choose from one scoop of rice,baked potato or french fries on the side.

Wailana Coffee House 1860 Ala Moana Blvd.

955.1764

Kenny’s RestaurantIn the mood for more

forkfuls of stew, I finallymade my way to Kenny’s Restaurant inKahili to transport my taste buds to ulti-mate beef stew nirvana. Chef ErnestoYeban quickly cooked up Kenny’s mostpopular Local Boy Stew ($12.49), whichwas absolutely delicious. And chefErnesto was more than happy to sharewith me the magic behind the making ofthis glorious dish.“I simmer the boneless short rib for

about two hours until it’s absolutely ten-der and cook up carrots, onions andpotatoes in the beef broth,” Yebanexplains with a smile, not wanting toreveal every secret.

However, let me tell you, the beef broththat accompanies this onolicious stew ishard to beat. The broth simmers for a bitbefore Yeban adds hints of pressed tomato,garlic, bay leaf, Hawaiian salt and other spe-cial seasonings to obtain just the right fla-vor. Pair the stew with rice and it results ina match made in heaven — Kenny’s LocalBoy stew is the epitome of comfort food.

Kenny’s RestaurantKamehameha Shopping Center

1620 N. School St.841.0931

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1 Rainbow Drive-In’s Beef Stew ($6.25)

2 Wailana’s Old Fashioned Beef Stew Casserole($11.15)

3 Kenny’s Restaurant’s Local Boy Stew ($12.49)

4 Kenny’s Restaurant’s Erlene Hutchinson withthe eatery’s famous stew.

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Ahi Poke Salad($13)

Nathalie Walker photo

When venturing out of the office for lunch, hun-gry nine-to-fivers often run into a variety ofhurdles that can make dining out during the

work week a bit unappetizing.But finding an affordable midday meal needn’t be an

added item on that already all-too-long list of things todo; simply head to Hukilau for a taste of small-townHawaii conveniently located in the heart of the big city.“I think we have been well-received in the local down-

town community,” says Jason Takemura, executive chefand general manager of the restaurant, which is locatedin the lower lobby of the Executive Centre Hotel.“Since day one, lunch has been busy every day.”One item the lunchtime crowds can’t get enough of is

the Ahi Poke Salad ($13). Made with inamona ahi pokeand served on a bed of mixed Nalo greens, this healthydish also includes local vine-ripened tomatoes, cucum-bers, Maui onions, crispy hasu chips, avocado and ahouse ponzu vinaigrette.“This is a great way to eat a light but hearty lunch

without feeling sluggish when you go back to work,”Takemura says. “(It) is our most popular salad that isserved as an entrée.”Another popular main course is the Maunakea Kobe

Going to Hukilaufor fine local grinds

When three local boys – one fromKapaa, one for Ewa Beach, and thelast from Hilo – opened the first

Hukilau restaurant more than a decade agoin San Francisco, it was to create a place where they could meetup for tasty local-kine food, relax with some island jams and talkstory with other Hawaii transplants now living on the Mainland.“They wanted to create a place where ‘locals’ could go,” says

Jason Takemura, executive chef and general manager of theHonolulu eatery, which opened in the downtown ExecutiveCentre Hotel in May 2007.“(The restaurant) became a place of gathering all of the peo-

ple from Hawaii (together), hence a play on the name Hukilau.” In addition to the San Francisco and Hawaii locations, there

is a Hukilau restaurant in San Jose, Calif., as well.“The Mainland restaurants do very well with the local crowd,”

Takemura says. “There are so many people from Hawaii who liveon the West Coast — now they have a place where they can stillfeel attached to their local roots.”And with a menu serving upscale plate lunch favorites like

Miso Butterfish ($19), Asian Chicken Salad ($11), Portobello“Katsu” Mushroom Sandwich ($12), Homestyle Fried PorkChops ($12; $10 during Happy Hour), Kim Chee Shrimp FriedRice ($9; $7 during Happy Hour), Huki-min Saimin ($11) andOxtail Soup with rice ($12), you can’t help but feel the aloha.“They have been a success since day one,” says Takemura,

who is always impressed with the weekly specials sous chefNick Garces thinks up.“He does an excellent job coming up with new and creative

specials,” proclaims Takemura, noting the Roasted Garlic-Crusted Prime Rib special, which is served only on Wednesdays.“A lot of times he incorporates some type of risotto dish,”

Takemura says. “If he doesn’t run a risotto special, we willalways have people complain of ask to special-order the dish.We always accommodate them and make it.”Hukilau also provides catering services, as well as live enter-

tainment every Friday at the restaurant. Visit the website formore information.

General manager and chef Jason Takemura and restaurant manager Emerson Lewis present mouthwatering Hukilau creations. Nathalie Walker photo

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Burger ($14), a half-pound American-style Wagyu beefburger topped with bleu cheese, butter, lettuce, toma-toes, crispy bacon, avocado and crispy onions all driz-zled with a chipotle aioli. The meal comes with yourchoice of french fries or Caesar salad, but garlic fries,sweet potato fries, onion rings or truffle fries can besubstituted for a $1 more.

“This is one of our most popular items,” Takemurasays. “Who doesn’t love a thick, juicy burger with all thefixings already built in … and bleu cheese?!”

Those who crave something even more substantialcan’t go wrong with the Bento of the Day ($16), whichincludes medley of salad, appetizer, entrée and dessertoptions that are never the same day-to-day.

“The bento changes daily and always has fresh fish,”Takemura says. For example, on a recent visit to Hukilau,the bento box contained Nalo Mixed Greens Salad, KaluaPig & Rock Shrimp Spring Roll, Grilled Opah with LemonCaper Butter Sauce, white rice and Asian vegetables, anda Cinnamon White Chocolate Bread Pudding with VanillaCrème Anglaise. Return the next day, and the meal’s con-tents will have completely changed.

“This keeps it ‘fresh’ for customers who frequent therestaurant often and doesn’t allow them to feel like theyare always eating the same thing,” Takemura notes,adding that including a salad, appetizer, entrée anddessert all at once also cuts down on the dining time forthe busy guest on the go.

“Most people don’t have time to enjoy a four-course

lunch on a limited lunch hour,” he explains. “This gives(diners) small but generous portions so that they canenjoy variety during their meal.”

HukilauExecutive Centre Hotel, Lower Lobby1088 Bishop St., LL13

523.3460dahukilau.com

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1 Bento of the Day ($16)2 Maunakea Kobe Burger($14) with sweet potatofries.

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Lomi Tomato SalsaIngredients: • 1 tablespoon sesame oil • 2 tablespoon shoyu • 1 part roasted sesameseed• 1 part red chili pepper• 1/2 diced tomato• 1/2 chopped greenonion

Preparation: • Mix all ingredients forlomi tomato salsa in bowland set aside. • Place ahi belly on plate withlomi tomato salsa on top.• Serve with rice andsalad.

Fried Ahi BellyIngredients: • 8 ounces ahi belly, cutin half (leave skin on)

Seasoned FlourIngredients: • 1/4 teaspoon paprika• 1/4 teaspoon Cajunspices• 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt• 1/4 teaspoon cayennepepper• 1 tablespoon flour

Preparation: • Mix all seasoned flouringredients together thenset aside.• Roll ahi in seasonedflour.• Cook belly in hot oiluntil crispy.

Seared Ahi PokeBy Chef Chai Chaowasaree


recipe

• In last week’s issue of Dining Out (August 21), thestory on Kozo Sushi shouldhave read that only theKamaaina Plate is $2 off untilthe end of September. Also, the correct spelling of thecashier is Maricel Cadiz.

• Regarding last week’s storyon Happy Day, the correctphone number is 738.8666.

btwbytheway

Ingredients: • 6 ounces cubed fresh ahi• 1 tablespoon sesame oil • 1/2 sliced white onion• Hawaiian salt, add asneeded• Chili pepper flakes, addas needed

Preparation: • Marinade all ingredientsbefore cooking.• In a hot, non-stick pan,sear ahi poke until medi-um rare.• Toss ahi poke withshoyu and green onions,and place it on greenswith tomato and redonions.

FILLLocated poolside at theOutrigger Reef on the Beach2169 Kalia Road, Honolulu, HI 96815 ph. 808.924.4990

Kamaaina RatesFrom $159 per night

1.800.OUTRIGGERoutriggerreef.com

Hawaiian Harmony. Four-part harmony and instantrapport with the audience won Ke ‘Oahu top honors inour Talent Search finals last Saturday at the Made in HawaiiFestival. Dressed in aloha print the colors of Kani Ka PilaGrille’s logo—smart choice—the quartet looked sharp.

Ke ‘Oahu has a musical lineage going back five generations.Hear the winning group Thursdays in September, 6 to 9pm, featuring JoAnn Iwalani Maio, Jonette Maio,Leilani Vaka‘uta, and Kalani Maio...

Hana Hou. Na Hoku Hanohano Male Vocalist of the YearMark Yamanakareturns to our stageon Sunday, Aug. 28,6-9 pm, for anencore performance.The talented singer-composer from Hilopacked the housetwo weeks ago. Call for reservations now…Our ad moves to MidWeek on Sept. 7.

Rainbows Over Paradise

Seaweed Tofu and Pork SoupDeep Fried Crispy Whole Chicken

Salt and Pepper ShrimpPork Chop w/Orange Sauce

Steamed Fish Fillet w/Black Bean SauceVegetable w/Garlic

Beef Vegetable NoodleSteamed White Rice

$100For 10 People

377-5555 or 377-5566Lungfunghawaii.com • Open Daily 11am-9pm5724 Kalanianaole Hwy • Niu Valley Shopping Ctr.LOTS OF FREE PARKING

Available Daily for Dine-in or Take-out

FREE LOBSTERwith purchase of

(4) orders from SpecialOpen Menu

NEW!Kids Menu for$3.99 Cannot combine with

other discounts

StarAdvertiser.com

Now Serving...Affordable 3 or 4 Course Meal

starting at $15.50Steak, Seafood, Pizza, Pasta & Pastry

Open Daily 11a – 9pfor Lunch, Dinner & Afternoon Tea

3441 Waialae Ave • 626-5368JJ Bistro - 3447 Waialae Ave • 739-0993

www.lecacaobistro.com

by Chef JJ

Introducing New York Style

GLUTEN FREE

DessertsAvailable

at Le Cacao Bistro

August Special!10% OFFEntire Menuat Le Cacao

Bistrocannot be combined with any other offer

Weekday Early Bird Special 20% OFFMon-Thu 5pm - 6pm only @ Le Cacao Bistro

Now Available...CHOCOLATESOUFFLE

$795

FRENCHMACAROON

$1800per dozen

WHERE TO DINE

Symbol KeyBreakfast

Lunch

Dinner

After Midnight

Alcohol served

Online

Catering

Atlantis Seafood & Steak2284 Kalakaua Avenue922-6868

4 Kings Kitchen2671 S. King St.951-5464

d.k Steakhouse2552 Kalakaua Ave., Waikiki Marriott Beach Hotel931-6280

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

Napoleon’s BakeryLocated inside of Zippy’s

AMERICAN BAKERYFendu Boulangerie2752 Woodlawn Dr.Manoa Marketplace988-4310

Tropics Bar & Grill2005 Kalia RoadHilton Hawaiian Village (Ali‘i Tower)949-4321

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

Eggs n’ Things343 Saratoga Road923-EGGS (3447)

Ige’s Restaurant & 19th Puka98-761 Oihana Place, Aiea486-3500

Teddy’s Bigger BurgerWaikiki • 926-3444Kailua • 262-0820Hawaii Kai • 394-9100Aiea • 486-2167University • 949-0050Maui • 661-9111

Early BirdSpecial Only

Sauteed Mahi withLobster SauceSteak & Shrimp

Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Call 922-6868for Reservations & Information

2284 Kalakaua Ave.Open 7 Days from 11am-10pm

Lunch 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

$12.95

Limited Time Offer

KAILUA (Next to Boots & Kimo’s)151 Hekili Street 230-8400

WARD CENTRE (Auahi Streetfront)1200 Ala Moana 596-0066

Gourmet Pizza by the Slice!1 Slice for $3.50 or 2 Slices and a fountain drink for only

zpizza.com

$775

Ph: 677-7744 www.acateredexperience.com

Full Service Catering & Event Planning

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

A fi ne steak. A fi ne experience.

moyer farms bone-in rib eye,20 ouncesA prime cut of artisan, Amish-raised cattle. Grilled on an

open flame with a gentle rub of our special herbs and spices.

Handpicked, so it falls right off the

bone. Roast Turkeyw/ Smoked Ham

$1295

Prime Rib Roast$1695

Salmon Florentine$1395

COMPLETE Dinner includes:"All You Can Eat" Salad Bar, Corn on theCob, Chocolate Mint Cake and more!

Eggs BenedictRoyal

$995

955-1764 Open 24 Hours1860 Ala Moana Blvd. Validated Parking

SUNDAY, SEPT. 11, 201111A.M. TILL MIDNIGHT


WHERE TO DINE

CATERERS

Kahai Street Kitchen237 Kalihi Street, 845-0320

A Catered Experience94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd.677-7744

Koko CafeHale Koa Hotel, 2055 Kalia Road955-0555Call for eligibility details.949-4321

Anytime CafeMarket City Shopping Center2919 Kapiolani Blvd735-3888

CAFE

Makino ChayaWestridge Mall 486-5100

Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine590 Farrington Hwy692-9880

CHINESE

Duck Yun820 W. Hind Dr.Aina Haina Shopping Center373-1303 or 373-4632

Canton Seafood Restaurant923 Keeaumoku St.955-3388

1132 Cafe999 Bishop Street • 526-17771132 Bishop St. Ste.131 • 521-1837

California WokAla Moana Shopping Center, Ground Level (between Macy’s & Radio Shack)947-1332

Camellia Buffet930 McCully St.951-0511/0611

BUFFET

Panya711 Queen St. 597-88801111 Bishop St. #4 536-8363Ala Moana Center 946-6388Royal Hawaiian Center 791-2969 Makittii

2380 Kuhio Ave.923-2260

Make Someone’sDay Special

Order one to two weeksin advance.

Ala Moana Center • Mall Level (Mountain side, next to Shirokiya)

941- 6161

Fresh Broiled Salmon with Mediterranean Sauces, Basmati Rice, Pita Bread and Greek Salad.

www.thefatgreek.netWaialae - 734-0404

3040 Waialae Ave.(Corner of St. Louis & Waialae)

Open Daily 11am-10pm

Waikiki - 941-34441831 Ala Moana Blvd.(Between Ilikai & Kobe)Open Daily 11am-10pm

Ala Moana - 949-2120Ala Moana Food Court

Mall Hours

BYOBno corkage

fee

841-0931Kam Shopping Center

Open 6am Daily

LIMITED TIME OFFERSTARTING 8/29

Your choice of syrups:Maple

CoconutStrawberry – NEW!Blueberry – NEW!

$1.79BottomlessCOFFEE

FREE 2 side Pancakes

with order of anybreakfast entrée

(excluding entrées From the Griddle)

Prices good thru 12/31/11

TRY OUR POPULARCATERING DISHES!• Chinese Chicken Salad.............$30/sm.pan• Korean or Yakitori Chicken.....$33/sm.pan• Chow Mein............................... .$15/sm.pan• BBQ Beef Tri-Tip.......................$45/sm.pan• Mahi Mahi.................................$30/sm.pan• Sweet & Sour Pork...................$36/sm.pan

sm pan feeds 8–10 people

NEW BREAKFAST SPECIAL

801 Dillingham (next to Costco)

94-300 Farrington Hwy, Waipahu (next to Savers)

951-MAXS (6297) Since 1945

“Cuisine of the Philippines”

www.maxsofmanila.com

Now AvailableMax’s Combo MealsDine-In or Take-Out

Now AvailableMax’s Combo MealsDine-In or Take-Out

Max’s HAPPY HOURat Dillingham only

Monday thru Friday3pm - 6pm

Starting from

$5.75-$9.50

(last chance! )Available 10:30am - 9:30pm only

$6.99*

fast food

)Available 10:30am - 9:30pm

*Restaurant price $8.49. Prices slightly higher at Zippy’s Kahului. Some restrictions may apply, see store for details. Offer available until 8/31/11.

$1 OFFAny Breadpurchases over $4

Must present coupon • exp. 9/1/11

DAILY BREAD SPECIALSTUESDAY Rustic Kalamata Olive Bread

WEDNESDAY Sundried Tomato Cheesebread

THURSDAY Foccacia Derecco

FRIDAY Walnut Raisin

SATURDAY Hamakua Farms Mushroom Bread

SUNDAY Buckwheat Fig

“All Natural no added chemicals”

988-43102752 Woodlawn Dr. • Manoa MarketplaceTues-Sat 7:30am-7pm; Sunday 7:30am-3pm


3660 Waialae Ave.737-1177

O N T H E R I S E

www.3660.com

This Month’s Featured Dinner

Seafood FeastWednesday, September 7 • 6:30pm

Baked Oysterswith Leeks, Bell Pepper, Parsley,

Cajun Spices

Mussels MariniereSteamed with White Wine, Butter,

Shallots, Parsley

Soy Sake GlazedButterfish

Soy Ginger Dashi Sauce

Petit Bouillabaisewith Assorted Seafood in a Rich

Tomato Broth

Apple TartCaramel Ice Cream

$6540% off All bottles of wine or

corkage fee waived.

1st Course: Yukon Potato “Loaded” Soup or Islands’Bounty or Crispy Lump Crab Cake2nd Course: Pan Roasted Mahi Mahi or Charred Filet Medallion of Beef or Prime Rib of Beef3rd Course: Macadamia Nut Chocolate Bar

Selection of USDA Prime Meats & The Freshest Pacifi c Seafood

Relax at the Martini Bar at Paradise Lounge nearby

5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tuesday – SaturdayRainbow Tower Hilton Hawaiian Village®

Validated Valet and Self-Parking Available

Special price is per person. Coupons or additional offers may not be included. Maximum of 6 persons per reservation. Evening and aloha attire. Dress shorts acceptable. No t-shirts, casual, swim shorts, tank tops or slippers. Information subject to change without notice.

Maple Garden/Yen King909 Isenberg St.941-6641

WHERE TO DINE

FAMILY DINING

Seafood VillageHyatt Regency Resort & SpaStreet Level, 2424 Kalakaua Ave, #102971-1818

On On at McCully1110 McCully St.946-8833

ON ONat McCully

New Liu’s Chop SueyKam Shopping Center1620 N. School Street, #120847-1234 / 841-8668

Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square524-1628

Mandalay (The)1055 Alakea St.525-8585

Hee Hing Restaurant 449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

Little Villlage Noodle House1113 Smith St.545-3008

Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant Ala Moana Shopping Center1450 Ala Moana Blvd. 4th Floor - Ho’okipa Terrace947-8818

BibasHale Koa Hotel, 2055 Kalia Road955-0555Call for eligibility details.

new

Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant5724 Kalanianaole Hwy.377-5566

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Ave.738-8666

Golden Palace SeafoodRestaurant111 N. King St.521-8268

Golden Duck1221 S. King St. 597-8088

4230 Waialae Ave., Kahala737-7188

$10.95per person(10 people min)

$24.95per person(4 people min)

Chicken Salad with Oriental Dressing.4 Types of Dim Sum (BBQ Pork Bun, Nori Spring Roll,

Pork Hash, Seafood Dumpling)Beef & Broccoli.Kalua Short Ribs.

Stir-Fried Assorted Vegetable.Seafood Fried Noodle.

Dessert- Mango Pudding.

Duck Salad with Oriental Dressing.Shrimp & Scallop Wrapped in Bacon.Live Dungeness Crab - Country Style.

Honey Glazed Walnut Shrimp.Roasted Peking Duck.

Sautéed Seasonal Vegetable.Chef So’s House Fried Rice.Dessert- Mango Pudding.

Specials not valid on Holidays. Advance Reservations required, please call 971-1818. $3 self park validation only.Seafoodvillagehawaii.com Ask about our Kama‘aina Discount

Hyatt Regency Resort& Spa-Street Level•2424 Kalakaua Ave., Ewa Tower

1345 S. King StreetCorner of S. King St. & Sheridan St.

Close to Ala Moana Shpg Cntr & Wal Mart

TEL.942-4848www.fujio-food.com

Japanese Home Style Restaurant“Hinone Mizunone”

Please enjoy the KAMADAKIGOHAN

cooked completely by “Ogama”.

Choose from • Fried Oyster • Ebi Fry • Ahi Sashimi • Broiled SalmonChicken Katsu • Miso Butterfish • Karaage • Pork Ginger

Sizzling Hamburger Steak • Tempura • Tonkatsu and many more!Bentos and assorted musubi available daily as well as ala carte specials

Served with rice, miso soup, two side dishes, and pickles.Served with rice, miso soup, two side dishes, and pickles.

OPEN 11 am - 9 pmLunch 11 am - 5 pmDinner 5 pm - 9 pm

Closed Sundays

Dinner Menu2 Choice

Teishoku Combo$17.75- $22.75

Dinner Menu2 Choice

Teishoku Combo$17.75- $22.75


HanakiShabu Shabu

11:30 am-2:30 pm; 5 pm-9:30 pm (Closed Tuesdays)

MANOA MARKETPLACE (Tons of FREE Parking) 988-1551

CATERING HOTLINE 783-7901www.ilovecountrycafehawaii.com

Serving Hawaiifor more than

20 years

885 Queen StreetMon-Fri 7am - 6pm Sat-Sun 7am-3pm

Navy Exchange Pearl HarborNEX Food Court 2nd Floor

With coupon; one offer percoupon. CASH SALES ONLY. Not valid with any other promotion or discount. Expires 9/30/11 Eggs Benedict

BREAKFAST SPECIAL“Eggs Benedict”(Choice of any Eggs Benedict on our menu)

Hawaii’s ChoiceFor Quality

Dining & Catering!

$5997-11am Daily

WHERE TO DINE

Wailana Coffee House1860 Ala Moana Blvd.955-1764

Zippy’sCall the one nearest you.

Kit N Kitchen1010 University Avenue942-7622

Kenny’s Express Hawaiian BBQ2nd Floor, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center922-9333

Panya Bistro • Bakery • BarAla Moana Center, Mauka - Mall Level946-6388

Tanaka Saimin888 N. Nimitz Hwy #103524-2020

IHOPWaikiki - 1850 Ala Moana Blvd • 949-4467Waikiki - Kuhio & Lewers • 921-2400Pearl City - Times Sq. SC • 486-4467Kaneohe - Windward Mall • 235-4467Hilo - Prince Kuhio Plaza • 959-2600

JJ Bistro & French Pastry3447 Waialae Ave.739-0993

Restaurant Epic 1131 Nuuanu Ave.587-7877

Shakey’s Pizza ParlorWaipahu Town Center94-060 Farrington Hwy., #D3677-1919

Star of Honolulu Cruises & Events1540 South King Street983-STAR (7827)

Rainbow Drive Inn3308 Kanaina Ave.737-0177

Le Cacao Bistro3441 Waialae Ave.626-5368

Kenny’s Restaurant1620 N. School St.841-0931I Love Country Cafe

885 Queen St.4725 Bougainville Dr.783-7901

Fresh Catch45-1118 Kam Hwy235-POKE (7653)3109 Waialae Ave735-POKE (7653)

The Old Saimin House1311 N. King St.847-7697

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

*DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALL BEVERAGES WITH

THIS AD. EXP. 8/31/11.

KOREAN CUISINE• LUNCH $15.95 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM• DINNER $23.95 2:30 PM -10 PM

KAL BI, SIRLOIN, CHICKEN,SASHIMI, SPICY PORK

1 coupon per lady. Must have valid ID. Not combinable with other discounts. Discounts off regularadult price. No online or photo-copied coupons. Must purchase beverage. Expires 9/12/11

LADIES SPECIAL

35% OFFBIRTHDAY SPECIALFREE BIRTHDAY MEAL FOR ANY AGEWith Family and GroupLUNCH & DINNER 20%OFFMust have minimum party of 4. One Birthday coupon per party of 4. Coupon valid on actual birth-day, ID required. Not combinable with other discounts. Discounts off regular adult price. No onlineor photo-copied coupons. Must purchase beverage. Expires 9/12/11

*Excluding Happy Buffet *Excluding Happy Buffet

98-150 Kaonohi St. • Tel: 486-5100

2380 Kuhio Ave • Tel: 923-2260$2/2 hr. only parking Miramar at Waikiki Mon-Fri 5:30-10pm • Sat & Sun All Day

*Menu and prices subject to change

LEMON ROLL

An individual serving ofa light sponge cake, filled

with a sweet and tart lemonfilling, rolled and dusted

with powdered sugar.

OFTHE

TRY OUR

Price slightly higher at Ala Moana, Pearlridge and Kahului.


SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE

Buy onedinner entree,

receive 2nd entree50% OFFvalid Sun, Mon & Tue with ad

Expires 9/6/11.

FREE VALET PARKING • www.chefchai.com • Call 585-0011

SUNDAY . . . . . . . Melveen LeedMONDAY . . . . . . . Jerry Santos & HulaTUESDAY . . . . . . . Robert Cazimero & HulaTHURSDAY . . . . . Sista Robi & Jeff RasmussenSATURDAY. . . . . . Danny CouchMAKANA

Friday SEPT 2 & 9

BROTHERS CAZIMEROEvery Wednesday

Best

Greek Food

in Town!(Limit 1 per customer. Not combinable with other offers. Equal or lesser value.) Exp. 9/30/11.

396-8441 Koko Marina Shopping Center

Try Our Tasty HASH TEMPURA!

The Best Hash Tempura on the Island!

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

SEKIYA’S RESTAURANT& DELICATESSEN

Serving Hawaii for 75 Years!2746 Kaimuki Ave

732-1656ACROSS KAIMUKI H.S.www.SekiyasRestaurant.com

Won Ton Noodles • PastaRisotto • Burgers

• Sandwiches Pizza • Salads• Soups

Mon - Fri 10 am to 12 midSat 8 am - 12 mid • Sun 8 am - 10 pm

2919 Kapiolani Blvd.Market City Shpg Cntr

735-3888ImportedNoodles

Wonton Noodle

Loco MocoMushroom Garli

c Spag

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withChicke

n

$228Chicken Salad

Imperial Scallop SoupPeking Duck with BunSalt & Pepper Shrimp

Seafood w/Vegetables in Taro BasketSteamed Fish Fillets w/Ginger ScallionBlack 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.

WHERE TO DINEGREEK

The Fat Greek3040 Waialae Ave. 734-04041831 Ala Moana Blvd 941-3444Ala Moana Food Court 949-2120

Greek MarinaKoko Marina Shopping Center7192 Kalanianaole Hwy.396-8441

ITALIAN

Top of WaikikiWaikiki Business Plaza2270 Kalakaua Ave. 923-3877

Stage Restaurant1250 Kapiolani Blvd.237-5429

Chai’s Island BistroAloha Tower Market Pl.585-0011

Hy’s Steak House2440 Kuhio Ave.922-5555

Ruth’s Chris Steak HouseRestaurant Row 599-3860Waikiki Beach Walk440-7910

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

Romanos Macaroni GrillAla Moana CenterHookipa Terrace356-8300Bali Steak and Seafood

Hilton Hawaiian Village (Rainbow Tower)2005 Kalia Road949-4321

FINE DINING

Paesano RistoranteWaimalu Plaza (across Safeway)98-1277 Kaahumanu St. #119485-8883

Manoa Marketplace2752 Woodlawn Dr.988-5923

INDIANMonsoon IndiaDiscovery Bay (across Buffalo Wild Wings)1778 Ala Moana Blvd., Ste 213941-5112

Max’s Of Manila94-300 Farrington Hwy801 Dillingham Blvd.951-6297

FILIPINOBella Mia ItalianRestaurant & Pizzeria1137 11th Ave. 737-19372222 S. Beretania St. 941-4400

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor

restaurantsuntory.com922-5511

RESTAURANT

SUNTORY

New! Salad BarIncluded with Entrees

RESTAURANT& 19TH PUKA

www.igesrestaurant.com98-761 Oihana Place, Aiea • 486-3500

New! Salad BarIncluded with Entrees

LIVE Music • Private Parties • Fundraisers

Choice of Two : • 2pc Shrimp & 2pc Vegetable Tempura • Chicken Katsu • Chicken Karaage• Chicken, Beef or Pork Teriyaki • Ahi (plain, salted or teriyaki) • Butterfish• Sashimi, Salmon or Unagi (add $2 more to meal price)

Includes Miso Soup, Tofu, Gyoza,Scoop of Rice, Toss Salad or Tsukemono

SUMMER SPECIALS

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

$11.95


www.1132CAFE.com

Only at ourFirst Hawaiian Center

Location: 999 Bishop StreetPh. 526-1777

see the menu at:

FINALLY!Great Pizza in

downtown:Kalua Pork

Chicken PestoRoasted Veggies + the Classics

Big Slice from 3.25Whole from 12.99

Maple Garden/Yen King909 Isenberg Street • 941-6641

www.MapleGardenHawaii.com

Party Room Available for 20-80 people

Open Daily 10am to 9:30pm FREE Ample Parking@ FHB after hours

50% OFFBuy Two Entrees or BuffetsGet 3rd one at 50% OFF!

Valid Monday thru Friday dinner only. For up to 20 people. Not to be combined with any other

offer or discounts.NO

MSG

LOBSTERS$11.99

with purchase of 1-Entree

WHERE TO DINE

Sekiya’s Restaurant &Delicatessen2746 Kaimuki Avenue732-1656

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

Makino Chaya98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

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

Kobe Japanese Steak House1841 Ala Moana Blvd.941-4444

Hinone Mizunone1345 South King St.942-4848

Hifumi Japanese RestaurantChinese Cultural Plaza536-3035

JAPANESE

Z PizzaWard CentreAuahi St. Shops596-0066

Kailua151 Hekili St.230-8400

G SushiMarket City Shopping Center2919 Kapiolani Blvd. #23732-9661

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

SEPTEMBER 28-OCTOBER 2, 2011

BanyanBrauhaus

Admission $10(Authentic German Food &

Beverage available for purchase)

TICKET GO ON SALEAUGUST 29th

Online atwww.halekoa.comOr call 955-9676

For complete eligibility visit www.halekoa.comPromo code SAokt826

$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

August Special $4.99Green Papaya Salad

August Special $4.99Green Papaya Salad

Offer valid on dine-in orders only. Must present coupon. Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons. Exp 8/31/11

Military w/ID Receive 10% OFF

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

M-Sat 10am-10pm • Sun 10am-8pmfacebook.com/phomylienhawaiifacebook.com/phomylienhawaii

488-4900

One coupon per order. Cannot be combined with other offers. Expires 9/30/11

Kahala Mall738-5696

(KOZO)

Moiliili 951-5696

(KOZO)

Keeaumokuby Wal-Mart946-5696

(KOZO)

Pearlridge483-6805

Pearl Cityby Wal-Mart455-6805

98 pcs.California Maki, Egg Maki,

Futo Maki, Tempura Maki,Cucumber Maki, Shinko Maki,

Ume Maki & Cone SushiNo Raw Fish

Order 2 hoursin advance SUSHI BAR SPECIAL

15% OFFWITH COUPON

SUSHI BAR SPECIAL

15% OFFWITH COUPON

Not to be combined with other special offers. Beverages excluded.

Expires 9/8/11

SHRIMPTEMPURALUNCH SPECIAL

$8.95

SHRIMPTEMPURALUNCH SPECIAL

$8.95

3579 Waialae Avenue737-8820

High Qualityat Affordable Prices!

Also Available Curry & SteakMonday-Sunday 10:30am-2:30pm, 5pm–10pm


$674(Dine-in Only)

Captain Cook

Weekly Special(Regular $8.99)Coupon required.

One Set/Coupon/Person.Some restrictions apply.

Expires 9/4/11

$674

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WHERE TO DINE

Richo3008 Waialae Ave.734-2222

Ton Ton Ramen 95-050 Farrington Hwy, Waipahu 677-5388

Sushi San1411 Kapiolani Blvd, Suite 1944-0670

Tanaka of TokyoEast, in King’s Village, 922-4233

Central, in Waikiki Shopping Plaza,922-4702

West in Ala Moana Cntr-Hookipa Terrace945-3443

Sushi Company 1111 McCully Street947-5411

Yakiniku Million626 Sheridan St.596-0799

KOREAN

El Charro Mexicano Aiea Restaurant99-115 Aiea Heights Drive 488-9727

MOCHI

Wahoo’s Fish Taco940 Auahi St. #140591-1646

(Next to Kahala Mall)4614 Kilauea Ave.732-9229

Made In Hawaii Foods 2071-A South Beretania St. 947-9022

98-718 Moanalua Rd.484-0052

MEXICAN

Sushi King2700 S. King St.947-2836

Fukuya Delicatessen & Catering2710 S. King St.946-2073

OKAZUYA

TICKETS ON SALE NOWTickets starting at $200 ($75 tax-deductible). Daytime events are also available online. All food tastings and beverages included. For VIP/Table packages: call 808.738.6254 or e-mail [email protected] must be 21 years or older and identification will be required upon entry.Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival is a benefit for the Hawai‘i Agricultural Foundation and the Culinary Institute of the Pacific.

Friday, September 30, 2011Halekulani

1ST ANNUAL HALEKULANI MASTER CHEFS SERIES

SOLD OUTIncluding Vikram Garg, Hubert Keller, Robin Lee, Yoshihiro Murata, Alessandro Stratta, Tetsuya Wakuda, and Nancy Silverton.

!ursday, September 29, 2011 !e Waikiki EDITIONVIP Reception - Sun Suite: 5 – 6 p.m.Sunrise Pool: 6 – 10 p.m.

STREETS OF ASIA: MORIMOTO AND FRIENDS Presented by Hawaiian Airlines

Susur Lee Masaharu Morimoto Justin Quek Douglas Rodriguez

Guy Rubino

Kaleo Adams Chai Chaowasaree

Edward Kwon

FEATURING 30 LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL WORLD-CLASS CHEFS.

Tickets on sale now for a weekend of unforgettable events

Sept. 29 – Oct. 1, 2011 hawaiifoodandwinefestival.com

FROM MAUKA TO MAKAI: HAWAI‘I’S SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

Rick Moonen Michel Nischan Marcel Vigneron Roy Yamaguchi

Celestino Drago

Dean Fearing Michael Ginor

Michael CimarustiJohn Besh

Saturday, October 1, 2011Hilton Hawaiian VillageVIP Reception - VIP Terrace: 5 – 6 p.m.Ahupua‘a on the Great Lawn: 6 – 9 p.m.

Including Ed Kenney, George Mavrothalassitis, Peter Merriman, Philippe Padovani, Jeffrey Vigilla, and Alan Wong.

www.eggsnthings.com 343 Saratoga Road (808) 923-EGGS (3447)

Military and Locals with valid ID receive

15% OFF

Not valid for take-out or retail items Not valid with any other offers or promotions

5 -10PM

UPSCALE AMERICAN BISTRO PLATE LUNCH

Tues-Fri:11am-2pm & 5pm-9pmSat:11am-9pm • Mon: CLOSED

951-KING (5464)

starting SEPTEMBER 11th

(7AM - 2PM) Enjoy Delicious Island Food with your…

SUNDAY MORNING FOOTBALL(byob)PARKING: Turn into driveway between Kokua Market & 4 Kings

We Cater too!


SundayLunch Buffet11:30AM - 2:30PM

$19.95 per personChildren under 12 eat for free

Kama‘aina/Military10% OFF

Seniors (55+) 15% OFF

Offer shall not be combined with other discount specials.

Discovery Bay (next to Buffalo Wild Wings)

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

941-5111

Vegetarian Items Available& Endless Naan

WHERE TO DINE

Pho My Lien98-150 Kaonohi St.488-4900

Pho Kitchen2919 Kapiolani Blvd.735-8488

Jin Din Rou1491 S. King St.947-1133

VIETNAMESE

Souvaly Thai Cuisine803 Kam Hwy.455-5888

Bangkok Chef1627 Nuuanu Ave. • 585-88392955 E. Manoa Rd. • 988-0212900 N. Nimitz Hwy. • 536-8570

THAI

TAIWANESE

Shabu Shabu House“Japanese Style” Hot Pot1221 Kapiolani Blvd. #108597-1655

The Ocean House Restaurant2169 Kalia Rd., Outrigger Reef Hotel923-2277

3660 on the Rise 3660 Waialae Ave.737-1177

PACIFIC RIM

SHABU SHABUSEAFOOD

Uncle’s Fish MarketWaterfront at Pier 38275-0063

Hanaki RestaurantManoa Marketplace2756 Woodlawn Drive988-1551

Broadway Seafood & Oyster Bar903 Keeaumoku St.946-1888

Lobster King1380 S. King St.944-8288

45-1118 Kam Hwy235-POKE (7653)

3109 Waialae Ave.735- POKE (7653)

www.fcsauces.com

NOW OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

FREE Side OrderSmoked MeatFried Ricewith any breakfast purchase & this ad. Not to be combinedwith any other offer.Exp 9/30/11.

Breakfast SpecialSat & Sun 8am – 11am

Seafood RestaurantAffordable Elegance

jadedynastyhawaii.com

RESERVATIONS(808)947-8818

Dim Sumstarts @ $2.95

Perfect for any Wedding

or Event8000 Square Foot Restaurant• 32 ft. long stage • 7 private rooms• Sound & projection video system

Open 10:30am to 10:00pmAla Moana Shopping Center

(above Macy’s)

TRY CHEF MARTIN YAN & CHEF SUNNY’S SPECIALS

WhereMornings

AreBreathtakingat the Colony Surf

1st SundayChampagne Brunch!

New Menu Changes Monthly!

PLEASE CALL FOR RESERVATIONS

Zack Shimizu Kool Guitar/Vocals, experience the gentle crashing waves,pure ocean breezes and awesome beauty of Hawaii.

…Only at Michel ’s~ FREE VALET PARKING ~ ENTERTAINMENT NIGHTLY ~

2895 Kalakaua Ave. • 923-6552 • www.michelshawaii.com

FOR BANQUETS & PRIVATE PARTIES CALL 728-3463

See You 1st

SundaySept.4th!

2710 South King St.www.fukuyadeli.com

Deli Hours: Wed-Sun 6am-2pmAfter hours catering available

946-2073

From Bentos to Banquets& Picnics to Potlucks!

PersonalizedCatering

Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine

Open Everyday 10am-10pm / Except Sun & Wed 10am-9pm2919 Kapiolani Boulevard • Market City Shopping Center

735-8488

2nd Dish of equal or lesser value expires 9/1/11Must Present Coupon.

Oxtail Pho or SoupBUY ONE, GET ONE

50% OFF50% OFF

Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine

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 9/30/11.

Credit Card Sale Only(With Coupon)

Hong Kong Dim Sum &Regular Menu Items

Dim Sum Take Out Special! 8am-11:30am10% OFF(Charge) •15% OFF(Cash)

Dim Sum & Reg. Menu Dine In Special!5% OFF(Charge) •10% OFF(Cash)

10%OFF

Celebrating 10Years!

Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)

5% OFF

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Avenue738-8666

Must present couponExpires 9/30/11

Excludes set menu; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, Char Siu & other specials.

A Family TraditionSince 1963

1311 NORTH KING STREET(Formerly next to Tamashiro Market)

Lunch: Tues-Sat 11am-2pmDinner: Tues/Wed/Thur 5-10pm • Fri/Sat 6-11pmwww.theoldsaiminhouse.com

842-7697

@IHOP_Hawaii

NEW

LOWER MENU

ITEMS!

Make It An IHOP DayALA MOANA BLVD. (Waikiki)

KUHIO AVE (Waikiki) • PEARL CITYKANEOHE • HILO

Ala Moana (Free Parking)


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Above: Kris Nago and chef David Schue with the Kona Abalone Poke ($18), Roasted HamakuaMushrooms ($8), Grilled Local Asparagus with Bearnaise ($8) and Rib-eye Steak ($44)

Inset: Kona Abalone Poke

1 | Claryn Lindley, Anna, Chris and Lori Roberts. 2 | Kuniko, Manato and Reina Iijima. 3 | Cheryl

and Grant Craig 4 | Waltraud and Wilhelm Hietsch 5 | Lucy, Simon, Nicole and Billy Glyde

Bali Steak & Seafood

Marvel in one of the finest oceansidedining experiences the island has tooffer at Bali Steak & Seafood. This

top-notch eatery presents diners with USDAprime meats and seafood in its open-air diin-ing room, showcasing breathtaking views ofWaikiki Beach. Located in the Rainbow Towerat Hilton Hawaiian Village (2005 Kalia Road),Bali Steak & Seafood is open Tuesday-Saturday from 5 to 9 p.m. For reservations,call 949.4321 or 941.2254.

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