hawaii dining out october 21, 2012
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Hawaii Dining Out October 21, 2012TRANSCRIPT
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Beach Bar executive chef Norman Soderberg
puts the finishing touches on Grilled Chicken,
Pesto Aioli Flatbread Pizza.
There isn’t anything typicalabout the bar cuisine at the
Beach Bar at Moana Surfrider,where a lineup of healthy island
fare is served up daily.See Page 4 | Leah Friel photo
The food’s always authentic at Odoriko | 11Ice Forest keeps its treats sweet, cool | 18
ALSO:Pile it high withSeafood Village’spupus | 8
It’sFresh!
AN EDITION OF
Nothing is richer than life’s sweetblessings! And being the dessertenthusiast that I am, when we’re
talking about “sweet blessings,” we obvi-ously mean bread pudding, of course!This dessert of all desserts utilizes themost modest ingredient ever — bread —and whips it into a remarkable treat.Served hot or cold, bread pudding luresme in with its captivatingly smooth tex-ture and divine flavors. If you’re on a diet,guess what? One bite of this heav-en-sent delight and there goes yourdiet right out the window. It’s justtoo good to pass up.
We all know that bread puddingwarms the heart and soul, and isjust perfect at this time of year asthe holidays draw near. Here at thefollowing Ono, You Know estab-lishments, you’ll find some of themost onolicious bread budding intown. My, oh my, I think Christmascame a little early this year!
Ocean HouseWelcome home to Ocean House,
situated on the beautiful shores ofWaikiki. As one of Outrigger ReefHotel’s famed restaurants, OceanHouse exudes a feeling of serenitywithin an ambiance that is both ele-gant and comforting. Always keep-ing up with the trends, the restau-rant has maintained its authenticisland feel, and if your sweet toothis one to be reckoned with, then goahead and give in to the sweetest oftemptations with Home StyleCroissant Bread Pudding ($9).
“Our bread pudding starts offwith a nice flaky French croissant,which has been soaked in a little
rum with macadamia nuts and rum raisins.Then our chef uses a special sauce to meldeverything together before he bakes it,”explains general manager David Nagaishi.“All the flavors soak into the bread pud-ding, and we serve it warm with a cremeen glace and raspberry drizzle topped withfresh seasonal berries and a scoop ofvanilla bean ice cream.
“If you like bread pudding, this is prob-ably the best you can get. It’s very tasty,”
Nagaishi adds.For a more traditional
style, Shore Bird, therestaurant adjacent toOcean House, offers abread pudding as part ofits breakfast buffet($14.95), which featuresthe establishment’s freshbaked pastries blendedwith cinnamon and
raisins, and topped with coconut.No matter which restaurant you
choose, each bite of bread puddingis as good as the next, and the con-sistency is just perfect. Bread pud-ding is a dessert that doesn’t dis-criminate against breakfast, lunchor dinner, making it an all-aroundfavorite.
Ocean HouseOutrigger Reef Hotel
2169 Kalia Road923.2277
Sam Choy’s Breakfast,Lunch & Crab
Celebrity chef Sam Choy is theking of local favorites, and here atSam Choy’s Breakfast, Lunch &Crab, the spread is second to none.How does fried poke, fried rice andcrab galore sound? I know you’regetting hungry.
Located on Nimitz Highway, thisrenowned eatery opened its doors15 years ago, and has been appeas-ing both locals and tourists who areready to dig in to a feast.
The portions are large, but here’s
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Ocean House Sam Choy’s Breakfast, Lunch & Crab Bali Steak & Seafood
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EDITORAlana Folen
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Pile on the
By Alana Folen | Photos by Leah Friel
Above: The editor can’t wait to enjoyOcean House’s Home Style CroissantBread Pudding ($9) and Shore Bird’s BreadPudding (part of breakfast buffet, $14.95).
Left: Sam Choy’s Banana Bread Pudding($6.95)
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Beach Bar Takes a FreshApproach to Dining
Dining Out Cover Story The Beach Bar at the Moana
As you roam the property,you’ll come across hints ofHawaii’s history steeped in con-temporary settings. Take BeachBar for instance. Founded in theearly 1950s and situated on thepremier oceanfront stretch ofWaikiki Beach, this courtyard baris nestled beneath the historicbanyan tree with panoramic viewsof the Pacific Ocean. As the origi-nal beachside bar in Waikiki,Beach Bar encourages guests tosit back and relax while indulgingin refreshing tropical drinks andcasual, local-inspired cuisine.
Norman Soderberg serves asexecutive chef at Beach Bar andconfirms the notion that his culi-nary creations go way beyond therealm of your typical “bar food.”
“What inspires me most is justwanting to serve great food to ourpatrons, not just deep-fried barfood that everyone thinks of,”says Soderberg, who has beenwith Moana Surfrider for the pastfive years. “Here at Beach Barwe’re really emphasizing healthyand fresh. We’re trying to incor-porate a lot of superfoods, such asavocado, into our dishes.”
A new-and-improved menudebuted recently, which according
to Soderberg, means a plethora oflocal ingredients and the freshestof fish.
“We’re trying to go green, andit’s important that we take advan-tage of what we have here athome. We rely on local farms,such as Nalo Farms and HoFarms, among others, for ourfresh ingredients. We even sourceour watercress from Kunia,” hestates, noting that the new menuhas been a work in progress.
Stellar items off the menu areeasy to come by. Whether you’rein the mood for a mouth-wateringGrilled Chicken, Pesto AioliFlatbread Pizza ($16) topped withNalo arugula, or Island Fish Tacos($16), featuring a fresh islandcatch, cabbage, cilantro and achipotle citrus yogurt wrapped ina grilled flour tortilla, Beach Barpresents you with some of the bestin local fare.
“No question about it, our sig-nature, top-selling dish is AhiPoke Nachos ($19),” Soderbergsays. “I've sold thousands ofthese.”
Far from your ordinary nachos,Soderberg’s No. 1 creation pres-ents you with a mountain of crispywon ton chips topped with savory
Beach Bar executive chef Norman Soderberg
Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa has been theprime example of Hawaiian hospitality since itopened its doors in 1901. Regarded as “First Lady
of Waikiki,” this historic landmark welcomes visitors andkamaaina alike back to yesteryear with its first-classamenities and top-notch customer service.
Story by Alana FolenPhotos by Leah Friel
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fresh island ahi, morsels of avo-cado, Maui onion, bonito flakesand sprinkles of nori drizzledwith sriracha aioli and sweetkabayaki.
“This is a definite crowd pleas-er and the bonito flakes give wayto a smoky fish taste, which peo-ple love,” he exclaims.
Beach Bar’s Thai Cobb Salad($18) is ideal for the health con-scious as it boasts grilled marinat-ed chicken, apple-wood-smokedbacon, local cucumbers, sweetand spicy peanuts, and rice noo-dles atop a bed of fresh Nalogreens splashed with a zestfulThai dressing.
“One of our newer dishes isLoco Moco ($18). It’s been doingwell considering it’s new,”Soderberg says of this heartyfeast, which consists of an 8-ounce beef patty decked out withloco moco must-haves, includingsweet onion, poached egg androasted garlic infused with a redwine demi.
“We plan to change up themenu seasonally and add newitems as we see fit,” he adds.“You have to stay inspired. As achef, you have to keep on creat-ing or else you’ll be left behind.”
Open daily for lunch and din-ner, Beach Bar certainly draws inthe crowds, and while breakfastisn’t available here, Soderbergalso has created a mesmerizingbreakfast spread across the way atthe snack bar, where early risersare treated to a continental break-fast showcasing hot sandwiches,parfaits, acai bowls, fresh-pressedjuices and more.
“Beach Bar is the perfect placefor the family after a swim in theocean or the pool. Despite the factthat this is a ‘bar,’ we’re very kid-friendly and have menus espe-cially for them,” Soderberg says.
“During the day, Beach Bargives off a laid-back, local con-temporary feel, and then at nightit’s more sophisticated with anupbeat jazz vibe. There’s alwayslive entertainment going on.”
Beach BarMoana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa2365 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu922.3111Open daily, 10:30 a.m.-midnight (last call for drinksis at 11:30 p.m. and food service goes to 10 p.m.)
Ahi Poke Nachos ($19)
Grilled Chicken, Pesto Aioli Flatbread Pizza with Naloarugula ($16)
Loco Moco ($18)
Thai Cobb Salad ($18)
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Eggs ‘n Things cel-ebrates the open-ing of its third
location at 451 Piikoi St.(near Ala Moana Center)by bringing back some ofits original menu itemsand prices from when therestaurant first opened in1974.
On Thursday, Oct. 25from 6 to 7:30 a.m.,enjoy the Early Riser(consisting of three pan-cakes and two fresh localeggs cooked to your lik-ing) for only 99 cents.Then, from 2 to 5 p.m.,there will be four menuitems offered at 1974prices: Bacon and TwoEggs ($2.35), LinkSausage and Two Eggs($2.35), StrawberrySundae Pancakes($3.50), and Ham andCheese Omelette ($3.45).These prices will beoffered on this day and atthese times only.
Thirty-eight yearslater, and the popularbreakfast served all-dayeatery continues to fol-low its founding keygoals of using freshingredients, keepingprices reasonable andtreating everyone likeohana. As for the food,just look at the crowd,and you know it’s gottabe good.
Eggs ‘n Things hastwo locations in Waikiki,one on Saratoga Road(across from the U.S.Post Office) and WaikikiBeach Eggspress (whichis more of a takeoutrestaurant with a limiteddine-in area) onKalakaua Avenue at theAston Waikiki CircleHotel. A longtimefavorite for locals andtourists, the new Eggs ‘nThings Ala Moana hasthe look of a traditionaldiner with bar seating
and
booths, and ample freeparking. There also is aretail shop inside withbuttermilk pancake mix,syrups, Waialua coffee,eco-bags, T-shirts andmore.
“We’ve been getting alot of comments fromlocals (wanting anotherlocation with parking,”says restaurant managerRobby Takahashi. “And
we think this is a goodarea for locals, touristsand even the nearbybusiness offices.”
A must-try popular dishis Hawaiian Loco Moco($12.25), consisting of abed of rice, homemadehamburger patty, browngravy, and sauteed mush-rooms, onions andPortuguese sausage withtwo eggs (to your liking)
on top. One of myfavorites is StrawberryWhip Cream with NutsPancakes ($12.75, similarto Strawberry SundaePancakes) with strawber-ries, a tower of whipcream and macadamianuts. For syrups, you canchoose the traditionalmaple or there’s coconut,guava and pineapple (sea-sonal).
In addition to itsscrumptious pancakes,omelets and crepes, Eggs‘n Things also has alunch/dinner menu(available after noon)with local favorites suchas Chicken Fried Steak($16.55), Kalbi and Eggs($12.95), and CalamariSteak ($13.95).
Whether you’re crav-ing breakfast foods forbreakfast, lunch or din-ner, you can count onEggs ‘n Things for goodfood, large portions andits signature servicewith aloha.
Eggs ‘n Things welcomes new eatery
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Strawberry SundaePancakes ($3.50)
Hawaiian LocoMoco ($12.25)
Nathalie Walker photos
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Beef! It’s what’s fordinner, lunch or anyother time of the day
— if you’re able to enjoy itthe way Il Lupino Trattoria& Wine Bar prepares itsTagliata dish.
Pupu-style dishes are abig thing here at home, so,of course, cutting and slic-ing, picking and choosingour choice piece of meat orfish is an activity we allenjoy at celebrations or bar-becues. Il Lupino’s,Tagliata dish fashions thesame etiquette, just in aslightly finer establishment.
Before grilling, the beefis marinated with garlicand rosemary and it’salso touched with a bitof Parmesan cheese andolive oil. Joining theslices of tender beef are
heirloom tomatoes andsliced onions marinated
in red wine vinegar.What makes this $38 Il
Lupino special menu item —well, special — is the beef selection.
The Tagliata dish is centered around a flavorful cut ofAustralian Wagyu beef, a hard to come by commodity,which heirs from the same cow as high-grade Kobe steak.There can sometimes be up to a three week waiting periodto get your hands on Australian Wagyu beef.
“The meat itself, I could just eat that all day. It is likesomething I’ve never had. Not much can match its fla-vor,” says Il Lupino chef Lawrence Nakamoto.
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Il Lupino’s Tagliata ($38)Chris Fleck photo
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Pupus don’t have to be dain-ty delicacies, and SeafoodVillage’s Ocean Seafood
Mountain ($39) surely provesthat point. Piled high with crabclaws, clams, mussels and oys-ters on the half shell, the appetiz-er-to-share platter is not just tastybut an eye-grabbing attentiongetter that won’t be missed byyour fellow patrons. It definitelycaught the attention of Glenn andCandice LeMarchiant. TheSydney residents took notice asthe mound of seafood and icewere placed in their vicinity.Proper dining decorum may haveprevented them from pulling up achair, or it could have been theDim Sum Sampler ($15) they
were enjoying. The sampler includes siu mai,
shrimp, spinach and a half-moondumpling, and was part of anoverall dim sum meal, Glenndescribed as “beautiful.” It’s nowonder the LeMarchiant’senjoyed their lunch. The dim sumat Seafood Village is fresh, lightand always juicy. And if the four-dumpling sampler isn’t enough,no worries, the restaurant offers36 types of dim sum, and 13 sep-arate appetizers ranging from potstickers to Chilled Julienned JellyFish ($10.95), so you’ll be hardpressed to find a flavor profile therestaurant can’t meet. Even ifyou’re looking for something youdon’t think they have.
Beginning this month, SeafoodVillage introduced its BistroMenu that offers enough big, redbeef to make any carnivore happy.Featured on this new menu isMongolian Garlic Steak, CenterCut Filet Mignon and a 22-ounce
Bone-In Ribeye. If youlike the idea of a bistromenu, but are not in themood for steak, the newmenu also includes fish,seafood, chicken and ManilaClam Pasta with Black BeanSauce ($22). If for some reasonyou can’t find it on the menu, askgeneral manager Johnson Ma, it’shis favorite.
1 General manager Johnson Ma2 Ocean Seafood Mountain ($39)3 Shrimp Dumpling (part of Dim SumSampler)4 Dim Sum Sampler ($15)
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Tucked away in thecoziest of nooks with-in First Hawaiian
Bank’s lobby is the best keptsecret in downtownHonolulu — Cafe Central.In an age when mom-and-pop cafes are overshadowedby monotonous chain coffeeshops, the unique feel andsuperb products presentedby husband-and-wife duoMax and Mary Suiter aredownright refreshing.
“We really focus on thequality of whatever we’reselling — whether it’s coffee,pastries or sandwiches, we dopride ourselves on the qualityof our work,” says Mary.
Visitors get a taste of thatdedication before they evensip the coffee, as the shop’sbeautiful Red Eucalyptuswood work is impossible to
skim over. Max, whoalso is a general con-tractor, constructedthe cafe’s facade andtables entirely from afallen tree purchasedin Manoa 12 yearsago. He brought thewood together withcustom-made North
Shore stained glass to createa Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired look.
The same attention to detailgoes into everything offered atCafe Central, including one ofits most popular specialtydrinks, Espresso Affogato($3.75). This Italian classicpresents locally made gelato— choose from Kona Coffee,Fior di latte (sweet cream),dark chocolate macadamianut, milk chocolate or saltedcaramel — topped with cas-cading hot espresso for anunimaginably divine spoonful.
The Affogato’s luxuriousflavor stands out because ofthe ingredients it is madewith. Like the shop’s KonaBlend coffee, its EspressoBlend is roasted exclusivelyby Max’s brother, RaymondSuiter, who owns KonaCoffee Purveyors in SandIsland. To bring out thebean’s true flavor, each shotis artistically crafted on aStrada espresso machine —La Marzocco’s finest model— which was importeddirectly from Italy and is theonly one of its kind inHawaii.
“Its the Lamborghini ofespresso machines,” Marysays with a laugh. “There’snothing push-button aboutit.”
Another Strada-madebeauty is the seasonallythemed Pumpkin Pie Latte(small: $3.55, 12 ounces;medium: $4.25, 16 ounces;large: $4.65, 20 ounces),made with real spices to givethis smooth and creamy treatan extra layer of richness.
If you are looking forsomething to eat along withyour drink, Cafe Centraloffers made to order sand-wiches as well as pastriesprovided by FenduBoulangerie. Patrons mayorder food past regular lunchhours, and lately, the AcaiBowl ($6.25, eat in or to go)has been a customer favorite.Enjoy a thick mix of refresh-ing acai berries accentedwith soy milk, then bejew-eled with frozen bananas,strawberries, organic gra-nola and a touch of honey.
For anyone in search of aquality bite, it’s about timethis hidden gem be revealed.
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CAFE CENTRAL
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Espresso Affogato ($3.75)
Left Acai Bowl ($6.25) Above Barista Nelly BergRight Pumpkin Pie Latte ($3.55)
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a bit of advice: You must save room fordessert, especially if you’re mad aboutbread pudding. In fact, you may want toconsider indulging in Sam Choy’s BananaBread Pudding ($6.95) even before dinner.
“What makes our bread pudding sounique is the pieces of banana in the breadas well as the coconut glaze that we use todrizzle over the dessert,” says generalmanager Jeffrey Gaspar.
Available for breakfast, lunch and din-ner, Banana Bread Pudding is a sweet spe-cialty that holds a dear place in my heart.Served a la mode, the bread puddingoozes with rich coconut syrup, a hint ofcoconut flakes and a scoop of Dave’s
vanilla ice cream topped with whippedcream, and a cherry for the finishingtouch. I think I’m in love!
Sam Choy’s Breakfast, Lunch & Crab580 N. Nimitz Hwy.
545.7979
Bali Steak & SeafoodGet ready for an evening to remember
at Bali Steak & Seafood in HiltonHawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort.Blending the best of both worlds, chef decuisine Matt Alleshouse presents dinerswith simply elegant cuisine that’s steakhouse-driven with an eclectic island flair.According to Alleshouse, the farm-to-
table philosophy is what he lives by,incorporating the freshest of ingredientsinto his edible masterpieces.
And although the surf and turf may takethe limelight, don’t forget that the best isalways saved for last. Enter MacadamiaNut Bread Pudding Brulee with SeasonalBerries ($10).
“The cool part about our bread puddingis that it’s actually two desserts in one,”Alleshouse says. “What we do is we takeour croissants and we make themacadamia nut bread pudding with thecream, and then we top it off with a layerof crème brulee.”
Well, Ono readers, I think we just hitthe jackpot! Delicious! Trust me, you
won’t be able to stop at one bite.“We bake the bread pudding, and while
it’s still warm, we layer it with crèmebrulee and coat it with a sugar crust andisland seasonal fruit. It’s one of our top-sellers,” he adds.
I never would have imagined two of mymost favorite desserts combined into one.This bread pudding has my name writtenall over it!
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Who or what inspires you as achef/manager/owner? As the own-ers of an “authentic” Japaneserestaurant in Waikiki, what drives usevery day is to serve quality dishesand provide sincere hospitality thatwould make even Japanese touristswho arrived that morning say, “thisplace is just like Japan,” which isactually something that we hear, andappreciate hearing, every day. But itis a fact that Waikiki, and also ourrestaurant, enjoys guests from allover the world. To these friends, wefeel it is our responsibility to ensurethat they take away an experiencethat is as genuine as possible.
What is your favorite dish on themenu? Why? There are two dishesthat we are exceptionally proud of.First is “Hawaii-San Sampler” orthe “Local Sampler,” which consists
of three types of local sashimi deli-cacies — Hawaiian tuna, Hawaiiankampachi and sweet shrimp fromMolokai. The other dish is BigIsland Awabi or abalone. Awabi isdelivered to us three times a weekand kept alive in our tank so that ourcustomers can enjoy it as fresh aspossible. These dishes are ourfavorite because we believe it exem-plifies the essence of what we striveto do here: Take pride in and show-case locally-grown products, whilepreparing, presenting and serving it
in a manner that stays true to ourJapanese culinary and hospitalitystyle. After all, when our touristfriends enter our restaurant, theywant to enjoy not just what is thebest of Japanese cuisine, but alsoHawaii.
What is your favorite ingredientto work with? Why? Our favoriteingredients are very simple ones:konbu seaweed and kezuriboshi(dried bonito). The reason also isvery simple: It is the basic compo-nent or stock of all of our saucesand soups that we serve here. Ithink you will find it very commonto hear that almost all soups/saucesused in Japanese cuisine start withthese ingredients. From there, youwould add spices or flavors tomake it unique and your own. Iguess you could say it’s a favoriteby necessity.
What are your culinary goals?What do you hope to improve on?The goal of Odoriko is to preservethe foundations of what makes usan authentic, izakaya style,Japanese restaurant — great foodand service, and a positive,vibrant, and energetic ambiance.We are always mindful, and evenscrutinizing of taste and service. Ittakes constant training and retrain-ing. Our other goal, to use localproducts and support our commu-nity, is more of a fun and self-rewarding endeavor. We hope tocontinue to be able to showcasethe great ingredients we producelocally, and create more dishes forour menu and specials.
OdorikoRestaurant
King’s Village Shopping Center2400 Koa Ave. | 923.7368Open daily, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (lunch), 5 p.m.-midnight (dinner)
Name Nobuteru, Riei, Akiko, and Hiro Takei
Title Owners and General Managers
Training/education 40 years of service
Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at your favoriterestaurant? Well, much credit goes to the many chefs, owners andmanagers who work diligently day in and day out to make sure
Hawaii’s diners have a top-notch dining experience.This week, Dining Out gets the inside scoops from Odoriko Restaurant
owners, the Takei family, who give us a little taste of Odoriko and sharejust what fuels their culinary drive.
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Nobuteru, Riei, Akiko and Hiro Takei | Photo courtesy of Odoriko Restaurant
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The exquisite sounds of jazzintermixed with the allur-ing flavors of Pacific Rim
cuisine create the perfect mar-riage. So, let’s do the math:World-renowned saxophonistMichael Paulo plus one ofHawaii’s premier restaurants,3660 on the Rise, equates to thisweek’s truly unforgettableDining with the Stars experience.We were lucky enough to snaglocal boy, now L.A.-based, Pauloone afternoon for a quick lunchat this award-winning establish-ment on the corner of WaialaeAvenue and Wilhelmina Rise.
“3660 on the Rise is upscaleand local — and in Kaimuki ofall places. Chef Russell Siu and Iwent to school together at SaintLouis,” says Paulo of this hiddengem.
Considered to be one of themost versatile and cosmopolitansaxophonists in pop, soul andcontemporary jazz for nearly 20years, Paulo just wrapped upconcerts with acclaimed jazzmusician David Benoit inPhilippines and Indonesia.
“I’m home (in Hawaii) for abit, and, of course, I wouldn’tmiss the chance to eat here!”
Usually closed on Mondays,3660 on the Rise graciouslyopened its doors to accommodatePaulo’s busy schedule, and betteryet, chef de cuisine Lydell Leongprepared three dishes that wereout-of-this-world. EnterShichimi Seared Ahi on a bed oftruffled dry-land pea shootssalad; Pan-Seared Masago ArareCrusted Salmon with honey chiliaioli and pickled Maui onions;and the restaurant’s signatureMile High Waialae Pie, a deca-dent dessert composed of layersof macadamia nut crust, Haagen-Dazs vanilla ice cream,caramelized sugar, chocolatesauce and coffee ice cream.
“Everything is delicious,”Paulo says with a smile. “First ofall, with the Masago ArareCrusted Salmon, the flavor of thecrust is really good, and thesalmon is moist, but firm. Ittastes good! And I love searedahi. The way chef Lydell made itis perfect; it’s not dry and notovercooked.
“I think I’m in heaven,” headds, while taking a bite of MileHigh Waialae Pie. “I have asweet tooth. I love desserts, and Ihave to say, macadamia nut ice
cream is my favorite ice cream inthe world. This dessert has bigchunks of macadamia nut, icecream and chocolate.”
With an ear for music and apalate for superlative eats,Paulo’s gearing up for the thirdannual Pacific Rim Jazz Festival,Nov. 3 from 4 to 10 p.m. atHawaii Convention Center’s
Kalakaua Ballroom. As the pro-ducer of this much-anticipatedevent, Paulo says attendees canexpect a spectacular eveningcomplete with a lineup of inter-national artists along withnational and local stars, includ-ing guitarist Russ Freeman andThe Rippingtons, Grammyaward-winner Deniece Williams,saxophonist Kaori Kobayashi,
jazz trumpeter Rick Braun,smooth jazz pianist BrianSimpson, Hawaii's “King of theKeyboard” Rene Paulo, Na HokuHanohano awardee StarrKalahiki, Michael Paulo andmore.
“This jazz festival is for every-one. The entertainment will bevery animated party music.When it comes to food andmusic, I always look for variety,”Paulo says. “I love the fact thatI’ll get to perform with all theartists, and that’s the most enjoy-able part of it all.”
Paulo has been playing thesaxophone for the past fourdecades, and stumbled upon theinstrument at age 15 while in hishigh school band.
“When I started playing saxo-phone, I found a passion for itand I loved it. I began playing inshows in Waikiki, and then I gotmy big break locally withKalapana to be their saxophonist.The first gig I did with them wasat Waikiki Shell in front of11,000 people,” he recalls. “Itraveled all over the Mainlandand Asia with them, but after awhile I began to feel like I need-ed to branch out on my own.
“I moved to Los Angeles andgot my second big break as thesaxophonist for Al Jarreau, whois considered legendary. For me,that was such a validation. Thatput me on a world stage. It wastotally awesome and launchedme into my career today.”
Tickets for Pacific Rim JazzFestival cost $60 for generaladmission and $75 for goldreserved seating. VIP reservedseating costs $130 and includesaccess to gourmet food tastingstations featuring some ofHawaii’s best restaurants, suchas 3660 on the Rise, JadeDynasty, The Chart House andmore. Platinum seating is avail-able at $300 per person andincludes reserved table seatingand a five-course plated dinner.Proceeds will benefit TheKapolei Foundation, an organi-zation that grants scholarships todeserving students in theLeeward community. To pur-chase tickets, visit TIX.com orcall 951.696.0184. For moreinformation, visit pacificrimjaz-zfestival.com.
“Music is universal. I’mblessed, my job is so rewarding,”Paulo says.
3660 ON THE RISE
3660 Waialae Ave., Honolulu
737.1177
Open Tuesday-Sunday, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
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A taste of Taormina 2012Inizia
Sweet shrimp & Uni in spoon served withone shot of green chilled pea soup
AntipastoTuna Carpaccio, Squid & Octopus, Salmon Marine & Affetatti
Primo Piatto(Please select one pasta from below)
• Squid Ink linguine sauteed with shrimp, clams,fresh tomato, garlic and olive oil
• Tagliolini sauteed with shrimp, scallop anddry tomato with arugla pesto
• Papardelle al bolognese al balsamico• Tagliolini with fresh sea urchin and garlic ”Ricci di mare”
FishGrilled catch of the day and squid with herb oil
Meat(Please select one entrée from below)
• Grilled prime tenderloin with orange balsamic reductionserved with grilled vegetable
• Duck breast topped with sautéed foie grass withorange balsamic reduction
• “Veal cutlet alla siciliana” with salsa di checca al balsamico• Grilled Colorado lamb alla Siciliana
served with grilled vegetable
DolceTiramisu and Chocolate cake served with Today’s gelato
Eighty Five Dollar $85Does not included Tax and Gratuity
Waikiki Beach Walk 227 Lewers St. Honolulu HI 96815Reservations 808.926.5050 | www.TaorminaRestaurant.com
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A fi ne steak. A fi ne experience.
wagyu new york strip, 14 ouncesThis Australian, kobe-style beef is masterfully grilled
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Five Star International BuffetBy Nicole Kato
If you’re looking for a reason-ably-priced meal in a conven-ient location, look no further
than Five Star InternationalBuffet in Royal Hawaiian Center.The lunch buffet for adults ispriced at $19 and $12 for keiki 5to 12 years old. Dinner costs $48for adults and $24 for childrenages 5 to 12. Also, for keiki age 4and under, lunch and dinner arefree! This, along with the vastassortment of great-tasting food,makes Five Star InternationalBuffet the perfect place for arelaxing family meal.
Dining Out caught up withthe Velasquez family (Matt,Kim, Nola and Marlo) for lunchone afternoon. The family isvisiting from NorthernCalifornia and really enjoyedthe loco moco, as there is noth-ing like it where they’re from.
Kim Velasquez: “I had a littlebit of Caesar salad, katsu chick-en, some sushi, some fish andloco moco. The fish was good.”
Matt Velasquez: “I tried alittle bit of everything. I likedthe sushi and the loco moco.The gravy was really good.”
whatwe’reeatingat...
FIVE STARINTERNATIONALBUFFET
WHERERoyal Hawaiian Center,Bldg. C, Third Level2201 Kalakaua Ave.,Honolulu
CALL380.9300
HOURSOpen daily,11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. (lunch)2-5 p.m. (happy hour)5:30-10:30 p.m. (dinner)
(from left) Matt, Nola, Marlo and Kim Velasquez | Nicole Kato photo
For 32 years, Restaurant Suntory has treated visitors to traditional Japanese cuisine — fromshabu shabu and sushi to teppanyaki — featuring Hawaiian touches and ingredients.
But, for a limited time, thepopular eatery in RoyalHawaiian Center is bringing thedynamic flavors of Kyushu —one of Japan’s islands — toHawaii in what the restaurantcalls its “Kyushu Festival.”
Restaurant Suntory’s generalmanager Nobuyuki Aoyamaexplains that Kyushu is locatedat the southwest end of theJapanese archipelago, and isknown for an abundance of natu-ral resources and ingredientsused for cooking, thanks to fer-tile soil and thriving ocean life inthe area. The island is surround-ed by waters featuring both hotand cold currents, which com-bine to enhance the growth ofplankton, that in turn bolsters theaquatic life. The fish from thearea are the centerpiece of the“Kyushu Festival,” which willallow diners to taste the flavorsof the region through November.
“Our goal on a daily basis is tointroduce visitors from Japan tothe tastes and flavors of Hawaii,whether it’s seafood or any tradi-tional Japanese cuisine that wecan incorporate local ingredientsinto,” Aoyama says. “We like toserve as the bridge to introducesome of the cuisine of Japan toboth local diners and visitorsfrom the Mainland as well. We’dlike to use this Kyushu Festivalto thank our local customers forbeing loyal to us for 32 yearsbecause without them, we could-n’t make it this far.”
Diners may enjoy an array offlavors from the Kyushu areawith Shunsaizen ($28), a special
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lunch set available in limitedquantities daily. The multiple-course set includes Sashimi,Nagasaki Gomadofu (sesametofu), Ikashumai (squiddumpling), Iwashi Ichiyaboshi(marinated sardine), MatsutakeDobinmushi (a rich mushroombroth) and Nori Somen (noodles)with somen sauce.
For dinner, Aoyama recom-mends Kyushu Gourmet Roll($8) featuring squid, spicy fisheggs, fresh wasabi and freshpickles. Iwashi Mentaiko ($10)is another dinner option includedin the “Kyushu Festival” menu,and features sardine marinated ina rich mushroom sauce.
Kyushu Sushi Course Dinner($52) has a host of seafoodselections from the region inboth sashimi and sushi form aswell as MatsutakeChawanmushi (savory custardwith mushrooms). The set alsoincludes a savory dessert,Kumamoto Ikinari Dango(available a la carte for $6),
which is composed of Japanesesweet potato and vanilla icecream topped with Kaposu jamfrom Kyushu.
“Their seafood is knownaround the world,” says Aoyamaof the featured fish from Kyushu.“The festival is focusing on theone island in Japan, but Kyushucontains seven different prefec-tures that each have their owningredients and flavors that weincorporate in the menu.”
Diners also are reminded thatthey will receive 20 percent offthe dinner menu when they bringin the current coupon in DiningOut. Additionally, those visitingthe shopping center may still
take advantage of the ongoingparking deal: free for the firsthour and just $1 per hour there-after for up to four hours withvalidation.
“Waikiki has changed a lot,and the shopping center itself hasundergone vast renovations thathave resulted in significantchanges,” says Aoyama. “I hopethat our restaurant will serve asan opportunity for local residentsto come back to Waikiki andexperience what the area has tooffer, while also enjoying ourfood. We still offer the same tra-ditional cuisine and great servicethat we’ve developed over 32years in Hawaii.”
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Royal Hawaiian Center2233 Kalakaua Ave.,Bldg. B, Third Level,#B307, Honolulu
922.5511
Monday-Friday, 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.Saturday and Sunday,noon-9:30 p.m.
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In Japan, the beautiful sakura flow-ers bloom during the spring. It maybe fall right now, but it’s clear that
Sakura Restaurant, which just openedits doors a few weeks ago, is bloominginto a popular, successful eatery.
Junichiro Tsuchiya, who co-ownsthe restaurant with his brother, headchef Ryojiro, describes the restaurant’scuisine as Japanese-American. Aglance over the menu reveals thatSakura features the best of both typesof food, along with local favorites. The
restaurant’s offerings include a widevariety of food — from spaghetti toudon.
The brothers hail from Japan, andafter years of serving local patrons attheir previous restaurant, they havecultivated a set of fusion dishes thatcombine their diverse influences per-fectly. Dishes with a local influenceinclude Spare Rib ($13.50), which ismarinated in an aromatic shoyu-basedteriyaki sauce. Pescatore Spaghetti($15) features clams, scallops, shrimp
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Sakura Restaurant comes to its Waialaelocation from a previous home atOlomana Golf Course, where it had
been for several years. Customers may recog-nize the co-owners, brothers Junichiro andRyojiro Tsuchiya, from their days in Olomana, butthe story started long before that. The Tsuchiyabrothers were raised in the restaurant industry.
“My father owned a restaurant in Japan,”Junichiro says. That also was a Japanese-American-style eatery. Junichiro and Ryojiro hadseparate day jobs, but moonlighted as workersin their father’s restaurant.
Ryojiro, who now servesas Sakura’s head chef,learned to cook from theirfather and also has worked in French and Italianrestaurants. “He likes to try all kinds of food,”Junichiro says.
Several years ago, all three moved to theIslands.
“(The golf course) had been looking for arestaurant, so my father brought me down toHawaii,” Junichiro says.
The brothers honed their culinary craft at thegolf course restaurant, but with their recent
move, their menu has shifted, too.“We have changed the menu. We now
have more Japanese-American style,”Junichiro says, explaining that the previ-ous restaurant focused on local andAmerican dishes. At Sakura, diners canenjoy Japanese influences as well.
Sakura Restaurant has been at its newlocation for about a month now — and sofar, the customers have been enjoyingthe restaurant’s fusion treats.
“We are really excited,” Junichiro says.
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Sakura Restaurant3008 Waialae Ave., Honolulu
259.7100
Open Tuesday-Sunday, 5 p.m.-midnight; Closed Mondays
Parking is available in Sakura’s lot, as well as in two additional nearbylots. After 5 p.m., parking is available in these lots in the stalls that arenot reserved.
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Cheesecake, Okinawa Sweet Potato Pudding, Chocolate Cake, Tiramisu ($4 each)
Spare Rib ($13.50)Lawrence Tabudlo photos
(clockwise, from left) Junichiro Tsuchiya,Ryojiro Tsuchiya and Yuya Sudo
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and calamari served over pasta and with garlic bread.“And we still keep traditional (Japanese) dishes such as
sushi and sashimi, and Japanese-style tempura,” Junichirosays.
For a taste of Sakura’s Japanese flavors, try Unagi AvocadoDonburi ($14.50), which is topped with nori and Japaneseyam, and is served with miso soup.
“A lot of our customers might order a steak, but then theyalso order sushi,” he says.
No matter what type of food lures you into Sakura, thedelectable homemade desserts are something that all dinerswill enjoy. These include Okinawa Sweet Potato Pudding,Tiramisu, Chocolate Cake and Cheesecake — all are pricedat $4 each.
“We welcome any kind of customers — those who want tocome for a beer and pupu after work, or those who want toenjoy a nice family dinner,” Junichiro says.
If you’re dining with a large group, Sakura’s menu is per-fect, as it can cater to a range of different tastes and cravings.And for groups, there also is a room in the back of the restau-rant that allows for a quieter, more intimate dining experi-ence and can hold up to 15 people.
For those coming for some pau hana fun, Sakura’s happyhour is a great deal. It runs from 5 to 6 p.m. and from 9:30p.m. to closing each night, and features drink and pupu spe-cials. Beer, including locally made Aloha Beer, is just $2.95,and house wine and sake are available for $3.50. Select pupu,including tasty treats such as Spicy Ahi Hand Rolls andMochiko Chicken and Fries, are just $5.
Contact Christina O’Connor at [email protected]
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Pipi’s Burgers opened itsdoors earlier this year atMcCully Shopping Center andoffers its patrons high quality,gourmet burgers and sand-wiches that are well worthyour buck. And for the non-beef eaters, the restaurantcaters to your palate as well,offering ahi, chicken, vegetar-ian delights and more. Formore information and hours,call 946.7474.
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By Jaimie Kim
If you’re wanderingdowntown on a lunchbreak looking for some-
thing to eat, but find yourselfdistracted by the heat, detourto Ice Forest for a treat thatwill fill you up and cool youdown.
And with four differenttoppings that are made fromscratch — azuki, local taro,mochi balls and custard —the number of shave ice andsnow ice variations are prac-tically endless.
“We don’t add any artifi-cial ingredients or preserva-tives; it’s all natural ingredi-ents,” shares owner AndrewHuang.
Double-Custard, MochiBalls ($6) is served on a gener-ous portion of shave ice thatfeatures a house-made custard.The mochi balls, made freshdaily with mochi rice, are softand bite-size. And as a lunch
alternative, it’s served with justthe right amount to leave yousatiated and satisfied.
Another favorite to sam-ple: Azuki, Taro, Mochi Balls($6). Also served atop shaveice, the azuki and taro — justlike the mocha balls — aremade fresh and feature localingredients. The taro toppingis sweet without being toosugary, and highlights flavorsunique to Hawaii.
For something a little dif-
ferent, Custard and MochiBalls, Condensed Milk($6.50), served on snow ice,is a dish only featured at IceForest.
And if you’re wonderingwhat the difference isbetween shave ice and snowice, Huang explains, “Thebest way I can describe snowice is imagine a block of icecream you freeze and thenshave; so all the sugars andflavors are in there.”
ICE FOREST
WHERE 202 Merchant St.,Honolulu
CALL 383.1824
HOURS Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
WEBSITE ice-forest.com
It’s lunchtime, you’re inKapolei with a diversegroup of friends and/or
family, and everyone seemsto have different tastes andpreferences. It’s a commonchallenge, and best met byan eatery that can please allpalates, which is a tough task.
It’s why buffets were invent-ed: to satisfy any and everyappetite. And to go one better,all-you-can eat buffets not onlyoffer a variety of dishes to choosefrom, but the freedom to returnagain and again to fill your platewith favorites and turn your hun-gry frown upside down.
Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine hasembraced the concept, and itsextensive all-you-can-eat lunchbuffet ($9.95 Monday throughFriday; $11.95 Saturday and
Sunday)is brimming
with something for everyone. And everyone, of course,
includes vegetarians.General manager James Ching
understands that there are manycustomers and potential customersout there who choose not to eatmeat or fish, and he has somesavory meat-free recommenda-
tions for Dining Out readers.Crispy Vegetable Spring Rolls
are always a popular starter, andthese are filled with carrots, cab-bage and mushrooms. For noodlelovers (and who isn’t?),Vegetable Gon Lo Mein is a dry-style stir-fry with julienne-cutcarrots, green onions and cab-bage. For a bit of spicy crunch,try the Bean Sprout Kim Chee towake up your taste buds. Braised
Tofu with Shiitake Mushroomand Choi Sum is a hearty andhealthy dish, which Ching says issauteed in a light shoyu-basedsauce and is quite popular withdiners.
There’s more, so the next timeyou’re hungry and looking forlunch in the Second City, just puton a smile and go Ho Ho.
Contact Terri Hefner at [email protected]
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Azuki, Taro, Mochi Balls, Guava Flavor withCondensed Milk ($6.75)
Double-Custard, Mochi Balls, Banana Flavorwith Condensed Milk ($6.75)
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Ho Ho ChineseCuisine WHERE 590 Farrington Hwy.,Kapolei
CALL 692.9880
HOURSLunch buffet daily, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Dinner Monday-Thursday, 5-9 p.m., Friday-Sunday, 5-9:30 p.m.
From far left: Braised Tofu withShiitake Mushroom and Choi Sum;Bean Sprout Kim Chee
Photos courtesy of James Ching
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Brooks and Wanda Black 3 | Kyoko Kimura, Brian Delgado and Kazue Delgado 4 | Abigail,
Edwin, Nellie and Zachary Rivas
Wailana Coffee House
Open at all hours of the day and night for breakfast, lunchand dinner, Wailana Coffee House is home to your Americanand local culinary favorites. Conveniently located on the
corner of Ala Moana Boulevard and Ena Road (1860 Ala MoanaBlvd.), at what was once the original Kapiolani Drive Inn, this icon-ic Waikiki establishment is a favorite, especially among breakfastlovers, as breakfast is served all day. For more information onWailana Coffee House, call 955.1764.
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Best Cantonese Cuisine
OPEN DAILY:10am — midnight
With purchase of an entrée. Not to be combined with any other offer or special. Limited Time.
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Seasoning Herbs
Canton Seafood Restaurant
WAIMALU 485-8883
98-1277 Kaahumanu St.(across from Safeway)
www.paesanohawaii.com
MANOA988-5923
2752 Woodlawn Drive
Two crab cakes on a bed of green salad, tossed with our house made creamy Italian vinaigrette.
Best “Japanese Style”Shabu Shabu in Hawaii
Mon-Sat 11am-2pm (last call 1:30pm)Dinner Nightly 5pm-10pm (last call 9:30pm)Validated Parking • 1221 Kapiolani Blvd. • 597-1655
Shabu Shabu or any Sukiyaki Setfeaturing our special sukiyaki sauce. Exp. 10/25/12
Shabu Shabu or any Sukiyaki Setfeaturing our special sukiyaki sauce. Exp. 10/25/12
WAIMALU98-020 Kam Hwy.488-8824
WAIPAHU94-256 Waipahu Depot St.
676-2088
EWA BEACH SHOP. CTR.91-919 Fort Weaver Rd.
689-0999www.shirossaimin.com
Dear Hearts and Treasured Friends,
Saimin Havenly Yours,
Shiro‘'everyone must have adream to accomplish’Matsuo
“Thinking about yourimpossible dream is goodDreaming about it is pleasantFantasizing about it is pure baloneyGoing for it is realVery very good”
$1 OFF
999 Bishop St. (First Hawaiian Bank Building)Monday–Friday 6AM–5PM 306-9284
Blended IcedMocha or Latte
It’s the coolest pick-me-up you’ve ever tasted! Must present coupon. Exp. 10/25/12
(between 1– 5PM)
Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square by Times Supermarket
524-1628
Excludes Set Menus; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, CharSiu & other specials. 5%, 10% and lobster specialnot to be combined with any other offer/discounts/specials. Expires 10/31/12. Must present coupon.
Credit Card Sale Only(With Coupon)
Hong Kong Dim Sum & Regular Menu Items
Dim Sum Take Out Special! 8am-11:30am
10% OFF(Charge) • 15% OFF(Cash)
Dim Sum & Reg. Menu Dine In Special!
5% OFF(Charge) •10% OFF(Cash)
10% OFF
Celebrating 11 Years!
Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)
5% OFF
Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Avenue
738-8666Excludes Set Menu; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, Char Siu & other specials.
5%, 10% and lobster special are not to be combined with any otheroffer/discounts/specials. Expires 10/31/12. Must present coupon.
Lobster $1299with purchase of Full Price EntreeValid 5-10:30pm
Lobster$1299
with purchase of Full Price EntreeValid 5-10:30pm
OPEN DAILY: 10:30 A.M. TO 10:00 P.M.JADEDYNASTYHAWAII.COM
Ala Moana CenterTel: 947-8818
• 8,000 sq feet
• 7 VIP Rooms
• Accommodate300+ Guests
• State-of-the-ArtAudio/Visual System
Fall Special• Roasted Meat Appetizer Platter
• Tai-Chi Seafood Soup
• Golden Fried Chicken with Roasted Garlic
• Chef’s Special Black Peppered Beef Tenderloin
• Braised Baby Pak Choy & Ham in Supreme Broth
• Fish Filets w/Ham & Vegetable on a Lotus Leaf
• Tea Smoke Shrimps
• House Fried Rice
• Dessert of the Day
Dim Sum - Daily
10:30a.m. to 1:00p.m.
$238.00for table of 10
WHERE TO DINE
Symbol KeyBreakfast
Lunch
Dinner
After Midnight
Alcohol Served
Online
Catering
Atlantis Seafood & Steak2284 Kalakaua Avenue922-6868
La Palme D’orAla Moana Center - Mall LevelMountain Side, next to Shirokiya941-6161
Napoleon’s BakeryLocated inside of Zippy’s
AMERICAN
BAKERYFendu Boulangerie2752 Woodlawn Dr.Manoa Marketplace 988-4310
Larry’s Bakery4369 Lawehana St. (across Target in Salt Lake)422-0059
Eggs n’ Things343 Saratoga Road923-EGGS (3447)
Waikiki Beach Eggspress2464 Kalakaua Ave(Aston Waikiki Circle)926-EGGS (3447) Panya
711 Queen St. 597-88801111 Bishop St. #4 536-8363Ala Moana Center 946-6388Royal Hawaiian Center 791-2969
Tropics Bar & Grill2005 Kalia RoadHilton Hawaiian Village (Ali‘i Tower)949-4321
Pipi’s BurgerMcCully Shopping Center1960 Kapiolani Blvd, #103946-7474
Kapiolani: 808-589-2989Waikiki: 808-926-2989
Windward Mall: 808-744-2157
VISIT OURNEW LOCATION
3008 Waialae Ave. 259-7100
5-6p & 9:30-midnight
GRAND OPENING
HAPPY HOUR
Japanese American Fusion Cuisine& Pupu Bar servingdraft beer, wine,sake & shochu
RESTAURANT & PUPU BAR
Tues-Sun 5p-Midnight • Closed Monday
Steak • SashimiTempura PastaDessert & more!
2 0 | D I N I N G O U T | O C T . 2 1 - 2 7 , 2 0 1 2
YAKINIKUMILLION
Naeng Myun Cucumber Soup
$495(11am - 2pm)
Naeng Myun Buckwheat Noodles
in Chilled Special Soup
for LUNCH
(choose from Spicy, Cucumber or Cold)
626 SHERIDAN ST.SUN-THUR 11AM-MIDNIGHT/FRI-SAT 11AM-2AM 596-0799
Serving Hawaii Since 1989
(behind Walmart)
Dine-In Only
SERVING LUNCH & DINNER • TAKE-OUT AVAILABLE
Proud recipient of:
KONA (808) 327-6776KUKUI GROVE (808) 632-2450
LAHAINA (808) 661-0333MAUI MALL (808) 873-7776
OAHU:ALA MOANA 942-9102AINA HAINA 373-4033
EWA TOWN CENTER 683-1003KANEOHE 247-9595
KAPAHULU 735-7700KAPOLEI 674-4227
WAIAU 485-0227WAIKELE 678-3180
WARD CENTER 591-5600
OTHER ISLANDS:
www.genkisushiusa.com
13 Locations
TEMAKI: In Japanese, te means hand, maki refersto any type of sushi roll incorporating nori, Temakiis a hand-rolled cone-shaped sushi, as it is preparedand eaten with the hands rather than chopsticks.
MAKI SUSHI or makizushi: maki refers to any typeof sushi roll incorporating nori, is rolled into acircle/tube with a sushi mat and then cut into circles.Sushi refers to the specially prepared rice dish.
Reservations Recommended2440 Kuhio Ave.
922 5555www.hyshawaii.com
Receive acomplimentary
Hy’s Cheesecake & Keepsake Photo For Honoree
Celebrate Your BirthdayWith us and
�Mon-Fri: 6:00 - 10:00 pmSat, Sun: 5:30 - 10:00 pm
• Wine Spectator Award-Winning Wine List
• Live Entertainment
• Valet Parking
Proper Attire Required
941-4444
NIGHTLY 5:30 PM - 6:30 PMTeriyaki Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15.95Daily Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$23.95Sukiyaki Steak . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20.95Teriyaki Steak & Chicken Combo . .$21.95
Kama‘aina & Military DiscountAvailable (with proper ID)
1841 Ala Moana Blvd.Between Ilikai & Hilton Hawaiian Village
Dinner served from 5:30 nightly. Valet parkingavailable. Not valid with any other offer.
Kissaten88 Piikoi St.593-1200
WHERE TO DINE
A Catered Experience94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd.677-7744
Anytime CafeMarket City Shopping Center2919 Kapiolani Blvd 735-3888
CAFE
Canton Seafood Restaurant923 Keeaumoku St.955-3388
Five Star International BuffetRoyal Hawaiian Center, Bldg C, Level 3.380-9300
Hee Hing Restaurant 449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544
Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Ave.738-8666
Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant111 N. King St.521-8268
Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant Ala Moana Center1450 Ala Moana Blvd. 4th Floor - Ho’okipa Terrace947-8818
Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine 590 Farrington Hwy.692-9880
CATERERS
Makino Chaya98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100
Cafe Central999 Bishop StreetFirst Hawaiian Bank Building Lobby306-9284
CHINESECamellia Buffet930 McCully St.951-0511/0611
BUFFET
TICKET PRICES:General - $3 • Military - $1
Children (12 & Under) - FREE
www.pacificexpos.com
M A H A L O T O O U R PA R T I C I PAT I N G S P O N S O R S !
Plus last plant sale until March!
BreakfastSpecial8 am - 11 am2 Spam, 2 Eggs,3 Portuguese Sausage
Open Daily 8am-9pm•930 Valkenburgh St. #205•423-8228
MoanaluaShopping Center
expires 10/31/12
$795 Bento BoxMochiko Chicken,Teriyaki Steak, CheeseCrab Puff and Spam
$399
D I N I N G O U T | O C T . 2 1 - 2 7 , 2 0 1 2 | 2 1
521-1688Shop A-1 (below Safeway Beretania)1234 South Beretania Sthiasianmix.com
OPEN DAILY 10:30am-8:30pm
Bento • Take-Out Mix Plate • CateringAsian Mix
SPECIAL OF THE WEEKSPECIAL OF THE WEEKValid Sun 10/21 – Sat 10/27
Pre-Orders Recommended
Dine In – Take Out – Catering • 45-773 Kam. Hwy., Kaneohe • 247-1300Sun-Thurs 11am-6pm • Fri 11am-4pm • Closed Saturday
dean’s specialmini baked shoyu chickenwithMac Salad & Rice
$6.50(reg. $8.25)
with thiscoupon
Limit 1 coupon per person / 2 plates per coupon. Not combinable with other discounts/specials. Exp. 10/25/12.
Red House Wings(Korean or Local Style) reg $19.99
835 Keeaumoku St. #I-101B • 944-0088SUN-THURS 11AM-10PM • FRI-SAT 11AM-MIDNIGHT
Red Cream Topokkireg $15.99
$1199$1199
Try our favorite Korean Fusion Dishes!
Valid w/coupon thru 10/25/12. Cannot be combined w/other offers. Dine-in Only.
$1599$1599
Daily Lunch SpecialsUnder $10
WHERE TO DINE
Royal Garden Chinese RestaurantAla Moana Hotel, 3rd Floor410 Atkinson Drive, 942-7788
Henry Loui’s2850 Paa St.833-3728
Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square, 524-1628
Seafood VillageStreet Level, 2424 Kalakaua Ave., #102971-1818
JJ Bistro & French Pastry3447 Waialae Ave.739-0993
Kaka‘ako Kitchen Ward Centre1200 Ala Moana Blvd.596-7488
Big City DinerKailua 263-8880Kaimuki 738-8855Pearlridge East 487-8188Waipio 678-8868Ward Center 591-8891
Mandalay (The)1055 Alakea St.525-8585
Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant5724 Kalanianaole Hwy.377-5566
Dean’s Drive Inn45-773 Kam Hwy., Kaneohe247-1300
Asian Mix1234 South Beretania St.521-1688
Little Village Noodle House1113 Smith St.545-3008
FAMILY DININGAsahi Grill Ward515 Ward Ave.593-2800
Teriyaki Chicken $7.95Teriyaki Combo (Steak & Chicken) $10.95Fish of the Day $7.95North Shore Garlic Shrimp $9.95
NEW MENU & SUSHI BAR!
Includes Miso Soup,Salad, Rice and Japanese hot teaNot valid with other offers or promotions.Gift Cards Available
BLUE HAWAII SUSHI BAR & RESTAURANT
Early Bird Special 4-6pm
1140 Kuala St. (Next to Babies R Us) Pearl City | 456-2128Sun-Thurs 10:30am-9:00pm | Fri-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm
98-150 Kaonohi St. • Tel: 486-510098-150 Kaonohi St. • Tel: 486-5100
*Menu and prices subject to change.*Menu and prices subject to change.*Dinner Menu Only.*Dinner Menu Only.
Not combinable with other discounts. 55 or older w/ coupon & ID. No online or photo-copied coupons.One coupon per person. Discounts off regular adult price. Excluding Holidays. Expires 10/26/12.
SENIOR SPECIAL! 55+ 30% OFFLUNCH & DINNER
LUNCH: Monday – Friday $10.98Saturday & Sunday $18.98
DINNER: Monday – Friday $24.98Saturday & Sunday $26.98
CHILDREN 12 & UNDER4-5 feet 50% OFF3-4 feet 75% OFF3 feet & under FREE
OUTRIGGER REEF ON THE BEACH | 2169 KALIA RD. | 923–2277 | VALET PARKINGOCEAN FRONT DINING
Join the Ocean House in
Celebrating Our 10thAnniversary
—We are celebrating —
Our 10th AnniversaryFor a
SPECIAL BREAKFAST AND DINNER
OFFERVisit our website
www.oceanhousewaikiki.com
Mustpresentcoupon.Expires10/31/12.
1637 Kapiolani Blvd.(Across from Pan Am Bldg.)
www.tropical-tribe.com
366-8226
RECEIVE A$6 DISCOUNTon a Second Dinner
OR A$3 DISCOUNTwhen Dining Alone
Must present coupon (No take outs)Not valid with any other discount offers.
Expires 11/2/12
2850 Paa St. (near Airport and 99 Ranch Market) 833-3728
2 2 | D I N I N G O U T | O C T . 2 1 - 2 7 , 2 0 1 2
www.eggsnthings.com
451 Piikoi Street538-EGGS
To Celebrate
the opening of our
New Ala Moana location on
Thursday October 25th,
between 6:00 - 7:30am,
we'll be
offering our
You must be signed in to ourAla Moana location before7:30 AM to get this special pricing.
99¢
(3 Pancakes and 2 eggs)
ONE DAY ONLY!Thursday, October 25th
The
Early RiserThe Early Riser
price from 1974
Call for Ala Carte options 841-0931 Kenny’s Hawn BBQ 922-333KAMEHAMEHA SHOPPING CENTER ROYAL HAWAIIAN SHOPPING CENTER
HOLIDAYPRIME RIB
WITH AU JUS & HORSERADISH
HALF
HOLIDAY HAM5 LBS PRE-SLICED HAM WITH PINEAPPLE RAISIN SAUCE.
WHOLE
FRESHLY ROASTED TURKEY
COMPLETE TURKEY PACKAGE
SPECIALTURKEY PLATE
Available at ourKam ShoppingCenter location.
while supplies last.No substitutions.
$135+tax
$165+TAX
$5599+TAX
$39999+TAX
+TAX
$19999 +TAX
HOLIDAY PACKAGES TO-GO!HOLIDAY PACKAGES TO-GO!
12–14 LBS TURKEY,
1 QT. STUFFING,
2 QTS. GRAVY,
2 QTS. MASHED POTATOES,
ST. GERMAIN’S CUSTARD, PUMPKIN OR APPLE PIE
12–14 LBS TURKEY, 1 QT. STUFFING & 1 QT. GRAVY
$1399+TAX
INCLUDES: TURKEY, STUFFING,GRAVY AND MASHED POTATOES
Cornbread orLup Cheong Stuffing
available asadd-ons
AVAILABLE AT BOTH
LOCATIONS
1ST 200 ORDERS OF COMPLETE TURKEYPACKAGE RECEIVE…$10 OFF CHRISTMAS
CATERINGNEW YEARSCATERING
$10 OFF
starting from
Choose fromGarlic Chicken or Chicken Katsu (Served daily)Mochiko Chicken (Wednesday Only), or Karaage Chicken (Friday Only)
MON-THUR 9AM – 7PM SAT 9:30AM – 7:30PM1111 MCCULLY ST. 947-5411FRIDAY 9AM – 7:30PM SUN 9:30AM – 6PM
WHERE TO DINE
Kit N Kitchen1010 University Avenue942-7622
Panya Bistro • Bakery • BarAla Moana Center, Mauka - Mall Level946-6388
Pagoda1525 Rycroft St.948-8356
Restaurant Epic 1131 Nuuanu Ave.587-7877
Sam Choy’s BLC580 N. Nimitz Hwy.545-7979
Opulicious946 Coolidge Street943-8885
Shiro’s Saimin HavenWAIMALU98-020 Kam Hwy. • 488-8824WAIPAHU94-256 Waipahu Depot St. • 676-2088EWA BEACH SHOPPING CENTER 91-919 Fort Weaver Rd. • 689-0999
Shore Bird RestaurantOutrigger Reef on the Beach922-2887
Tony Roma’sWAIKIKI1972 Kalakaua Ave. • 942-2121AIEA98-150 Kaonohi St. • 487-9911
Wailana Coffee House1860 Ala Moana Blvd.955-1764
Zippy’s Call the one nearest you
Willows (The)901 Hausten St.952-9200
Kenny’s Hawaiian BBQRoyal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 2nd floor922-3333
Loco MocoMoanalua Shopping Center930 Valkenburgh St., #205423-8228
Kenny’s Restaurant1620 N. School St.841-0931
Oriental BreakfastAhi, Mahi or Saba
Soft Tofu • TsukemonoMiso Soup • Rice • Egg
*Some exclusions may apply. Exp. 10/31/12
$6.75
SERVED ALL DAY
www.ruthschrishawaii.com
Restaurant Row500 Ala Moana Blvd.
808.599.3860
Waikiki Beach Walk226 Lewers St. 808.440.7910
Sizzlin’ Prime Time3 Course Menu
for $42.95 Daily 5pm – 6pm
Happy Hour Daily in our lounge
5pm – 7pm
Wine Wednesdays 25% off bottles of wines
indulgence is closer than youthink
WATERFRONT PLAZA500 ALA MOANA BLVD
PH 808.529.0010WWW.MNLHNL.COM
@MNLHNL
TIS’ THE SEASONF O R H O L I D A Y I C O R P O R A T E I P R I V A T E E V E N T S
BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY AT
[NIGHTCLUB//RESTAURANT//VENUE]
TO RESERVE YOUR DATECALL 808.529.0010 OR
EMAIL [email protected]
D I N I N G O U T | O C T . 2 1 - 2 7 , 2 0 1 2 | 2 3
4369 Lawehana St. (across Target in Salt Lake) |
www.larrysbakery.com or find us on OPEN Mon - Fri 6AM - 1PM
Sat 6AM - 12PM
Brasserie
DuVin
Plan Your Next Special Event at
Elegant, Informal Dining
545-11151115 Bethel Street
www.brasserieduvin.com
Flexible Reception, Lunch, Brunch & Dinner Menus. Perfect for Weddings,
Birthday, Office & Holiday Parties.
APPLE FRESCO SALADIt’s a mix of savory and sweet -
with a dash of amazing! Made withmixed greens, dried cranberries, galaapples, goat cheese, toasted almonds
and balsamic vinaigrette. Treat yourself while you still have time.
WARD CENTRE (Auahi Streetfront) 1200 Ala Moana 596-0066KAILUA (Next to Boots & Kimo’s) 151 Hekili St. 230-8400
Back by Popular Demand! For a limited time only!
Surfer Girl Burger Combo
$889Fried Onions, American Cheese, Sauteed Asparagus, BBQ Ranch & Fries
McCully Shopping Center
946-7474
Must present coupon. No substitutions. Cannot combine w/other specials/discounts.Exp. 10/31/12
✁plus tax(reg. $12.29)
10:30am-10pmOPEN DAILY
For each Surfer Girl Burger Combosold, Pipi’s will donate $1 to theSusan G. Komen Hawaii Affiliation.
HONOLULU • 589-2299510 Piikoi St.
AIEA • 484-222298-150 Kaonohi St.
TWO GREAT LOCATIONS!
Valid during dinner only. Not combinable with other offers. Exp. 10/31/12
OKTOBERFESTEvery Monday & Wednesday in October.
1 lb. Choice Beef Shabu Shabu
Draft orDomestic Beers
$2$1995 &
Hoku’sThe Kahala Hotel & Resort, Lobby Level5000 Kahala Ave.739-8760
WHERE TO DINE
Top of WaikikiWaikiki Business Plaza2270 Kalakaua Ave. 923-3877
Stage Restaurant1250 Kapiolani Blvd.237-5429
Chai’s Island BistroAloha Tower Marketplace585-0011
Hy’s Steak House2440 Kuhio Ave.922-5555
Ruth’s Chris Steak HouseRestaurant Row 599-3860Waikiki Beach Walk 440-7910
Bali Steak & SeafoodHilton Hawaiian Village (Rainbow Tower)2005 Kalia Road 949-4321
FINE DINING
Max’s Of Manila94-300 Farrington Hwy
801 Dillingham Blvd.951-6297
FILIPINO
Plumeria Beach HouseThe Kahala Hotel & Resort, Beach Level5000 Kahala Ave.739-8760
FRENCH
Fine Dining Burgundy1006 Kapahulu Ave.739-5000
Brasserie Du Vin1115 Bethel St.545-1115
Il LupinoRoyal Hawaiian Center922-3400
ITALIANFifty Three By The Sea53 Ahui Street536-5353
735-5544449 KAPAHULU AVE., STE 101
www.HeeHingHawaii.com
Pianist Terry Tom performs on Thursdays
LET US COOK FOR YOU
Mandarin Potstickers • Chinese Chicken SaladHong Kong Crisp Chicken • Ma Po Tofu
Beef and Broccoli • Sweet Sour Panko CrustedFlounder Fillet • Rice
A MENU FOR 4
$49 for four (reg. $62)**
HONG KONG DIM SUMLUNCHEON FOR 4
5 Dim Sum Selections • Pepper Beef onFried Rice • Minute Chicken Cake Noodle
Choy Sum with Garlic
$199 Table of 10 (reg. $229)*
PEKING DUCK /LOBSTER SPECIAL MENUPeking Duck (in three courses)
Chinese Chicken SaladDuck Tofu Wintermelon Soup
Maine Lobster with Ginger ScallionsShrimp with Vegetables
Mongolian Pork Chop with Sweet OnionsShredded Duck E-Mein
Steamed Rice
$44 for four (reg. $54)***Offer ends October 31, 2012
**Offer ends October 31, 2012; this coupon required
KAPOLEI MARKETPLACE590 Farrington Hwy692-9880
ALL-YOU-CAN-EATStarting at $9 .95
Mon-Fri $9.95Sat-Sun $11.95
Mon-Thurs $15.95Fri-Sun $17.95
SEAFOOD BUFFET
PRIVATE PARTIESavailable for
20-300 people
Call for details
LUNCH:
DINNER:
ROYAL HAWAIIAN CENTER • VALIDATED PARKINGWWW.ILLUPINO.COM • 808.922.3400
Mmmm...Breakfast!!!Start your day off
deliciously with Fresh Fruits & Juices,
Buttermilk Pancakes,French Toast,
Organic Oatmeal,a Frittata, Eggs Benedict,Omelets, and much more.
BREAKFAST • LUNCH • HAPPY HOURDINNER • DESSERT • LATE NIGHT
T R AT T O R I A & W I N E B A R
2 4 | D I N I N G O U T | O C T . 2 1 - 2 7 , 2 0 1 2
930 McCully St. • 951-0511/951-0611 • PRIVATE PARTY ROOM• CONVENIENT PARKING
*DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALL BEVERAGES WITH
THIS AD. EXP. 10/31/12.
KOREAN CUISINE• LUNCH $17.95 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM• DINNER $25.95 2:30 PM -10 PM
KAL BI, SIRLOIN, CHICKEN,SPICY PORK, FRESH SHRIMP
AT ALA MOANA HOTEL, 3rd Floor410 ATKINSON DRIVE
942-7788
Season’s Greetings Special Menus$438 + tax
1. Royal Garden Roast Meat Combination2. Bird's Nest Soup w/ Chicken or
Steamed Fish Maw, Mushroom &Chicken Soup
3. Peking Duck4. Fish Fillet In Fish Bone Basket5. Lobsters Royal Garden Style6. Baked Rock Salt Ranch Chicken7. Joke San w/ Shanghai Baby Cabbage8. Crab Meat w/ E-mein Noodle9. Walnut & Peanut Soup
w/ Mochi Balls
$308 + tax1. Minced Pork Served In Lettuce2. Fish Maw & Crab Meat Soup or
Dried Scallop Soup3. Shrimps w/ Honey Glazed Walnuts4. Roast Pea-Par Duck5. Sizzling Boneless Short Rib w/ Bell
Pepper, Onion & Black Bean Sauce6. Boiled Ranch Chicken In Chicken
Broth w/ Mustard Cabbage7. Braised Mushroom w/ Cabbage8. House Fried Rice9. Red Bean Soup w/ Lotus Seed & Lilies
Above menu is limited to 3 tables and cannot combine with any specials and discounts. Please order one day in advance.
Mocha Roll
October SpecialsOctober SpecialsOctober SpecialsOctober SpecialsChocolate Velvet Cake& Mocha Roll
Chocolate Velvet Cake& Mocha Roll
NEW!
Roll
*Restaurant Price: Chili Frank $7.35, Vic Pac $9.38. Prices slightly higher at Zippy’s Kahului. Offer valid from 10/1/2012 - 10/31/2012 for Chili Frank, 10/1/2012 - 12/31/12 for Vic Pac. Cannot be combined with any other promotional offers, coupons or discount cards. While supplies last. Sorry, no substitutions. Other restrictions may apply.
ChiliFrank
$6.35*
fast food
Vic Pac$8.28*
fast food
25¢ from each Vic Pac sold will bedonated to the Shane Victorino Foundation.
*Prices slightly higher at Kahului. Some restrictions may apply.
WHERE TO DINE
Kobe Japanese Steak House1841 Ala Moana Blvd.941-4444
Hifumi Japanese RestaurantChinese Cultural Plaza536-3035
JAPANESE
Z PizzaWard Centre Auahi St. Shops 596-0066Kailua 151 Hekili St. 230-8400
IchirikiAIEA 98-150 Kaonohi St.484-2222
HONOLULU 510 Piikoi St.589-2299
Romanos Macaroni GrillAla Moana CenterHookipa Terrace 356-8300
Genki SushiAina Haina 373-4033Ala Moana 942-9102Ewa Town Center 683-1003Kaneohe 247-9595Kapahulu 735-7700Kapolei Commons 674-4227Waiau 485-0227Waikele Center 678-3180Ward Center 591-5600
Taormina-Sicilian Cuisine227 Lewers St. 926-5050
Blue Hawaii Sushi1140 Kuala St., Pearl CityAcross Wal-Mart456-2128
Gyu-KakuWINDWARD MALL46-056 Kamehameha Hwy F1922-5511
KAPIOLANI - 1221 Kapiolani Blvd., #105589-2989
WAIKIKI - 307 Lewers St.926-2989
Paesano Ristorante ItalianoWaimalu Shopping Plaza98-1277 Kaahumanu St.(across from Safeway) 485-8883Manoa Marketplace2752 Woodlawn Drive 988-5923
Original Coupon required. One discounted item per coupon. Not combinable with any other offer. No cash value. One coupon per person, per visit& transaction. Exp. 10/31/12.
$10088 Piikoi St., Honolulu593-1200 • kissatencafe.com
with purchase of an Entreé
$100 SINGLE SCOOP OF ICE CREAMSINGLE SCOOP OF ICE CREAM
with purchase of an Entreé
BYOB
Served Family Style • $35++BYOB • No Corkage Fee
Reservations:[email protected]
Kaka‘ako KitchenWARD CENTRE
~
~Check www.facebook.com/KakaakoKitchen for complete menuBoo Siu, Kitchen Mascot
Voted Best Thai in Hawaii
Walking distance from all Waikiki Hotels
SERVING HAWAII SINCE 1977...
tel. 951-9355tel. 951-9355
THAI CUISINETHAI CUISINE
15% OFF Take OutCoupon required. Not combinablewith other offers. Expires 10/26/12
2028 Kuhio Avenue Dinner 5:00pm - Closing
www.keosthaicuisine.com
D I N I N G O U T | O C T . 2 1 - 2 7 , 2 0 1 2 | 2 5
Shrimp Scampi Won Ton Noodle
Also available Pasta • Burgers • Salads • SandwichesOPEN TIL MIDNIGHT!
2919 Kapiolani Blvd., #218 MARKET CITY SHPG CNTR 735-3888
FREE PIZZA!BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE (Reg. $9.95each)
Build your own 10" pizza with
unlimited toppings.*Take out only, w/coupon; not to be combined
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801 Dillingham Blvd.(next to Costco Iwilei)
Honolulu Hawaii 96817
Waipahu Shopping Plaza94-300 Farrington Hwy., Suite F-1
Waipahu, Hawaii 96797
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946 Coolidge St. (across Moiliili Long’s)Mon-Thur: 10:00 am - 2:30 pm • 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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8-10 lb.* Whole Roasted Turkey(*cooked weight)
Poultry GravyMashed Potatoes
StuffingCranberry Relish
Dinner RollsPumpkin Pie fromNapoleon’s Bakery
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Tanaka of TokyoEAST, in King’s Village 922-4233CENTRAL, in Waikiki Shopping Plaza922-4702WEST, in Ala Moana Cntr-Hookipa Terrace945-3443
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Sushi King2700 S. King St. 947-2836
Sumo Ramen Kaneohe 234-6868Kapolei 693-8808Market City 737-1868Kamehameha Shp Cntr 848-8186Pearl Highlands Cntr 456-808299 Ranch Mapunapuna 833-3139
Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen2746 Kaimuki Avenue732-1656
Sushi Company 1111 McCully Street 947-5411
Yakiniku Million626 Sheridan St.596-0799
Red House In Honolulu835 Keeaumoku St. #I-101 B944-0088
Odoriko Japanese Restaurant2400 Koa Ave.923-7368
Restaurant SuntoryRoyal Hawaiian Shpg Cntr, 3rd Flr.922-5511
Osaka RamenPearl Kai Shopping Center98-199 Kamehameha Hwy. B9488-8836
MEXICANWahoo’s Fish TacoKahala • 4614 Kilauea Ave.732-9229Ward • 940 Auahi St.591-1646
Kozo SushiKahala Mall • 738-KOZOKeeaumoku • 946-KOZOMoiliili • 951-KOZOPearlridge • 483-6805Pearl City • 455-6805
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Mesclun of GreensOysters on the Half Shell
Assorted PokeGreen Bean Salad
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Asian Slaw with SalmonBaked Ham with Pineapple Rum
Raisin SauceTeriyaki Miso Glazed Salmon,
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Chinese Chicken SaladHam & Scallop Soup • Peking Duck
Walnut Shrimp • Crispy Skin ChickenGinger & Onion Steamed Sea Bass
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WHERE TO DINE
THAINew Violet’s GrillKapalama Shopping Center1210 Dillingham Blvd # 8841-8535
Keo’s Thai Cuisine2028 Kuhio Ave.951-9355
Shabu Shabu House1221 Kapiolani Blvd597-1655
The Ocean House Restaurant2169 Kalia Rd., Outrigger Reef On The Beach923-2277
Tropical Tribe(across Pan Am Bldg)1637 Kapiolani Blvd.366-8226
SWEETSIce Forest 202 Merchant Street383-1824
OKINAWAN SEAFOOD SHABU SHABUCrab City3441 Waialae Ave.780-3115
SHOR American Seafood GrillHyatt Regency Waikiki Beach2424 Kalakaua Ave.923-1234 ext. 59
3660 on the Rise 3660 Waialae Ave.737-1177
PACIFIC RIMPho My Lien98-150 Kaonohi St. 488-4900
VIETNAMESE
NIGHT CLUBM Night Club HonoluluRestaurant Row500 Ala Moana Blvd529-0010
Karai Crab901 Hausten St.952-6990
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Friday & Saturday 5:30 – 9:30 pm
For Reservations
739-8760
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enerations of Hawaii dinershave flocked to The Willows Restaurant
since the Moiliili eatery opened in 1944,and have continually enjoyed the tranquil set-
ting and robust buffet spreads offered at the iconicestablishment.
While Hawaii’s original and favorite garden restaurantcontinues to serve up traditional Hawaiian food andother favorites at its lunch, dinner and Sunday brunchbuffets, some recent changes at the eatery have led to theinclusion of local comfort food selections that have bothcustomers and staff clamoring for second servings.
Executive chef Craig Yasaka took the helm at TheWillows Sept. 21 when previous executive chef MilesMiyamoto was handed the reins of Karai Crab. Sinceadding his touches to The Willows menu, customershave enjoyed Yasaka’s influences that have led to new buf-fet offerings including Asian Braised Short Ribs withKabocha, Poi Beef Stew and the ever-popular Garlic andHawaiian Salt Herb Crusted Prime Rib with Horseradishand Au Jus.
“He brings a lot of experience to the table,” says TheWillows administrative director Garret Kamei of Yasaka,who has served as executive chef at Ocean House andGyotaku, and also taught at Kapiolani CommunityCollege’s culinary arts program. “For the past three weeks,we’ve already seen a vast improvement in the variety of ourbuffet, and that’s one of things we wanted to change.”
Kamei explains that customers continued to frequentthe buffet for its Hawaiian food, curries, prime rib andseafood items, but the restaurant turned to Yasaka with the
goal of rejuvenating the dining experience.“For the lack of a better term, he offers a wide range of
comfort food that old-time kamaaina and local customerswill recognize,” says Kamei. “We actually had a longtimecustomer come in and comment about the beef stew. Hesaid that even his grandma’s beef stew isn’t better thanours, and that’s a big compliment. When you say thatsomebody’s beef stew is better than grandma’s, that’sunheard of — especially in front of grandma!”
The Willows offers a host of buffet options, includingthe Lunch Buffet, available Monday through Friday (11a.m.-2 p.m., $21.95), which features a selection of salads,prime rib carving station, traditional Hawaiian food and ahost of dessert offerings. The Saturday Lunch Buffet (10a.m.-2 p.m., $26.95) sweetens the deal with a seafood sta-
tion that features chilled Snow Crab legs, while theSunday Brunch Buffet (10 a.m.-2 p.m., $36.95) alsoincludes breakfast favorites and an omelet station.
For dinner, The Willows offers its scrumptious buffetnightly (Monday through Friday from 5:30 to 9 p.m. andSaturday and Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m., $37.95), and servesup local favorites including ahi poke, kalua pig, sushi ofthe day, crab legs and The Willows’ famous Fried Haupia.Keiki ages 4 to 10 receive discounted pricing at each buf-fet, while seniors ages 65 and over receive 10 percent offall buffet options.
“Nowadays, people don’t necessarily have the time toprepare these items at home, so you can come to TheWillows and enjoy them,” says Kamei. “It’s a great timeto come back to The Willows.”
The Willows also features its popular “Live at theWillows” series, featuring live Hawaiian musicWednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings from 6:30 to8:30 p.m. in the restaurant’s café. In addition to enjoyingpupu and drink specials, diners are treated to the sweetsounds of Na Hoku Hanohano award-winning artistsincluding Herb Ohta Jr. and Jon Yamasato, Maunalua,Lehua Kalima and Shawn Pimental.
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THE WILLOWS RESTAURANTWhere: 901 Hausten St., HonoluluCall: 952.9200Hours: Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (lunch) and5:30-9 p.m. (dinner); Saturday and Sunday, 10a.m.-2 p.m. (lunch/brunch), and 5-9 p.m. (dinner).Web: WillowsHawaii.com
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Garlic and Hawaiian Salt Herb Crusted Prime Rib with Horseradish and Au Jus
Story by Kyle Galdeira | Photos by Leah Friel
Poi Beef Stew
Asian Braised Short Ribs with Kabocha
(from left) Miles Miyamoto, Wilson Coloma and Craig Yasaka