Hawaii Dining Out 18 Mar 2012

MARCH 18-24, 2012 AN EDITION OF

A Breath of Fresh Air Aunty Tita’s Burger and Chicken Katsu plates are sure to bring out the animal in you.

Opulicious Restaurant wins customers over with an exhil-“air”-ating experience of good food and adorable balloon creations.

See Page 4 | Leah Friel photo

Rise ’n’ shine with Il Lupino | 9

Sushi King’s crowning glory | 11

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On On Chinese Restaurant

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By Alana Folen | Photos by Leah Friel

So, this week in celebration of tofu, I ventured off to some of the most coveted Ono, You Know establishments in town to sample their take on tasty bean curd, as tofu is most certainly my go-to pick when it appy Sunday, Ono readers! comes to cleansing my palate.

Wasting no time here, let me get straight to the point. Lately, I’ve been crazy busy! My life is so hectic and Tropics Bar & Grill Paradise awaits at Tropics Bar & Grill. sometimes it seems like I’m holding on for dear life. Between work, play and fam- Located at the beautiful Hilton Hawaiian ily it can be difficult to find a balance. So, with this said, just to keep my sanity, I’ve been feeling the need to de-clutter my home, work space, car, wardrobe — everything — even the food that I eat.

Currently, I’m craving nothing fancy and extravagant, in fact, what I want more than anything is something pure, clean and simple … thank God for tofu!

Tofu, also known as bean curd, is a component found in many East Asian and Southeast Asian dishes, and it’s made by coagulating soy milk and then pressing the resulting curds into soft white blocks.

What I love most about this food of choice is that it has a subtle flavor and can be used in a plethora of dishes. Better yet, tofu has a low calorie count, relatively large amounts of protein and calcium, and very little fat content.

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Village, this world-class dining establishment is the destination of choice for locals and tourists alike who have worked up an appetite after a long day at the beach or by the pool. Open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. for all-day dining, enjoy renowned cuisine prepared by Tropics chef de cuisine Kapo Kealoha while taking in a picture-perfect view of Diamond Head.

On my most recent visit to the eatery, Kealoha revealed some new items on the menu, including none other than Grilled Tofu ($18). Listed as Tropics’ specialty, Grilled Tofu is honestly one of the most delicious entrees I’ve ever sampled that’s quite beneficial to your health. No calorie counting needed with this dish. And postmeal guilt trips? Forget about it!

“Tofu is made with a soy bean curd paste,” Kealoha explains. “It’s a vegetarian option that also can be used as a vegan option, and all the advantages that you would have with vegetables, you have with tofu, which can be used as a steak or fish substitute.”

According to Kealoha, tofu is an excellent source of protein, and the flavor is very neutral — perfect for incorporating different ingredients and tastes. Tropics’ Grilled Tofu features a savory blend of firm Aloha Tofu grilled to perfection and accompanied by roasted tomato, green beans and an array of seasonal vegetables doused in a wasabi ponzu sauce. A side of buttered brown rice completes this dish with a dash of rosemary for that additional flair.

Then cool off with your drink of choice at Tropics’ super-sized bar, where bartenders can serve up virtually any cocktail, including the resort’s signature Blue Hawaii, Classic Mai Tai and more.

Tropics Bar & Grill Hilton Hawaiian Village Ground Floor, Alii Tower 949.4321 ext. 42

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Owner Kelli Chun (left) and cashier Gina Cabacungan

MARCH 18-24, 2012 AN EDITION OF

A Breath of Fresh Air Aunty Tita’s Burger and Chicken Katsu plates are sure to bring out the animal in you.

Opulicious Restaurant wins customers over with an exhil-“air”-ating experience of good food and adorable balloon creations.

See Page 4 | Leah Friel photo

Rise ’n’ shine with Il Lupino | 9

Sushi King’s crowning glory | 11

Dining Out Cover Story Opulicious Restaurant

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elli Kay Chun, owner and chef of Opulicious Restaurant, is twisting things up when it comes to your typical plate lunch hot spot — and when we say “twisting,” we mean literally. Chun has an avid love for balloon twisting and is a renowned balloon artist at that.

She recently turned her lifelong dream into reality with the opening of Opulicious Restaurant on Coolidge Street.

“I’ve always wanted to bring an ‘air’larious dining experience to Hawaii,” she says. “Ono local food and balloons are what we’re all about! Opulicious is based on the belief that the customers

are the most important part of the equation for success — our goal is to make people happy!”

Dining Out met up with Chun and a bunch of her balloon buddies as we were eager for the opportunity to immerse ourselves in food, fun, family and friendships here at this new and improved establishment. It’s an inviting breath of fresh air at Opulicious!

DO: Opulicious offers something very unique. What is the concept of the restaurant?

Chun: Yes, Opulicious is very different and we’re the first balloon-themed restaurant in the nation. There are two things that I’m really passionate about: Good food and balloons, and that’s how Opulicious came to be. I’ve been a balloon artist/twister for 10 years and have a separate balloon business on the side. I can make more than 300 balloon creations, ranging from dogs, to flowers, sushi, lobster and more. Just incorporating balloons and food into one business is something that I really enjoy.

The theme of the restaurant is creating an “air”larious dining experience. We have many balloon creations scattered around the restaurant, so

DO: Balloon creations are always fun, yet foodies are always eager to learn about the food. What does Opulicious specialize in in terms of cuisine?

Chun: We specialize in homemade local food from recipes derived from my mother and me.

We serve breakfast, lunch and dinner, and we also have great daily specials. Everything is made fresh to order, and people seem to love our food.

Story by Alana Folen

Photos by Leah Friel

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when people come here to eat they can take balloon creations home with them!

When there are kids here, I’ll even take the time to make balloon creations on the spot. Opulicious is a great place for kids. We have a keiki fun day the last Saturday of each month where kids especially can come and enjoy the many balloon creations.

DO: What has been flying off the menu here?

Chun: Our No. 1 hit is Chicken Katsu ($5.50 mini plate, $7.75 opu). We serve two huge pieces of chicken katsu (which equates to more than a pound of chicken) with white rice or brown rice, tossed salad or mac salad. Our next best seller is Hamburger Steak with Grilled Onions ($5.50 mini plate, $7.75 opu). And if you love these two dishes Hamburger Steak Plate and Chicken Katsu is our special this month and it’s reasonably priced at $9.95. I also recommend Kilauea, Kauai Apricot Baby Back Ribs ($12). My mom is from Kauai and this is her recipe, it’s so tasty. All of our local plates come with choice of rice and tossed or macaroni salad.

For those who want healthier options, we have a wonderful Salmon Tofu Salad ($10.25).

We also offer your choice of mahi, furikake-crusted ahi or salmon served over linguine ($10.25) with garlic shoyu butter sauce or a lemon butter pesto sauce. This is a great choice for Lent, and it always seems to sell out. What’s even better is that it comes with

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($6.75, $1 more for fries and a drink) is our famous burger that features two 1/3-pound homemade patties with your choice of melted pepper jack cheese or sharp Cheddar smashed between the two patties on a hamburger bun and topped with lettuce, tomatoes and onions. This is actually a newer item on our menu and we sold 30 burgers in a week and a half. We couldn’t believe it. It turned out to be a hit — when you bite into it, it just melts in your mouth. The meal comes complete with french fries or sweet potato fries with our famous Opulicious sauce.

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tossed salad on the side. All of our sauces and dressings are homemade.

DO: Very appetizing. You’re making mouths water! Many customers have been stopping by to try the daily specials as well, correct?

Chun: For sure! We have a variety of daily specials including Baked Spaghetti with Garlic Bread or Kal Bi with Kim Chee Relish on Mondays. On Tuesdays we offer Meat Loaf ’n Gravy with Smashed Potato or Fried Chicken. Wednesdays we have Pork Tofu or Cold Ginger Chicken, Thursdays Roast Turkey or Grilled Pork Chops and Fridays Kilauea, Kauai Style Apricot Baby Back Ribs or Lau Lau. Although everything is delicious, our Grilled Pork Chops usually sell out by lunch time. It’s very tender and is topped with sauteed mushrooms, onions and smothered in gravy. And many rave about our Lau Lau special, which is paired with Hawaiian Stew, two scoops of rice, a side of macaroni salad and lomi salmon.

DO: Your menu also features burgers and sandwiches, and there’s a new burger that’s been recently unveiled. Tell us about it.

Chun: Aunty Tita’s Burger

DO: How did your interest in the culinary world come about?

Chun: Food has always been of great interest to me. I went to culinary school at Kapiolani Community College and I also studied Food Science and Human Nutrition at the University of Hawaii. Having that nutritional background, I find it very important to provide my customers with healthier options, so even though we have a lot of local food here with macaroni salad and white rice, there’s always that option of brown rice or tossed salad. We also like to do our part within the community, so Opulicious also caters to preschools as well as Meals on Wheels.

Lau Lau and Hawaiian Stew ($8.25, Friday special) Fried Chicken ($7.25, Tuesday special) Salmon Tofu Salad ($10.25) Kelli Chun | photo courtesy of Mary Ann Changg Photos/Hawaii Even the balloon animals love Opulicious’ delicious local grinds.

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DO: Does Opulicious provide catering for special occasions?

Chun: Yes, we do! We have a separate catering menu with a whole bunch of options such as Lemon Chicken, BBQ Honey Wings, Chinese Chicken Salad, Coconut Shrimp and more.

However, our signature dish is Lup Cheong Fried Rice. We want people to know that we’ll also deliver in town, free of charge. People can visit opulicious.com to view our entire catering menu.

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Paesano jump-starts any and every appetite

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itting with Billy Rattanasamay, owner of Paesano Ristorante Italiano, while dining on delicious appetizers, you begin to understand why the name fits so well. The inviting atmosphere and good service are just what you would expect with a meal among friends. For 20 years, Rattanasamay has been serving some of the best Italian food on the island at his Manoa Marketplace restaurant and, at its newest location, Waimalu Plaza in Aiea.

Kahuku Shrimp with a spicy diablo sauce ($14.90) is a nice way to kick off 1 a meal and the conversation.

The shrimp is sweet and has a mild spicy flavor thanks to the dia-

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blo sauce that mixes cayenne pepper, olive oil, paprika, salt, pepper and butter to create an added dimension to the shrimp without overpowering its naturally light flavor. Don’t be afraid to suck the heads, shells or just eat the whole thing. There is a lot of flavor hidden within the cracks.

Another appetizer with kick and flavor is Homemade Hot

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Antipasto ($15.90). The clams, shrimp, calamari and mussels come bathed in the diablo sauce that adds flavor, and makes for great dipping sauce with Paesano’s warm, soft bread that one familiar diner called “the best ever.”

Such full-flavored treats often benefit from some cooler accompaniment, and Paesano has two very good ones, Homemade Cold Carpaccio ($12.90) and Buffalo Mozzarella ($10.90). I’ll save my favorite for last.

Homemade Cold Carpaccio is a simple dish of raw, thinly sliced filet mignon served with cut lettuce and a slightly spicy dipping sauce

made from Tabasco, olive oil, capers and a French soy sauce.

The carpaccio by itself is soft and buttery, and with the lettuce it is crunchy and fresh.

Finally, add the dipping sauce and it’s just, real good!

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1 Cold Carpaccio ($12.90) 2 Buffalo Mozzarella ($10.90) 3 Manager Noi Malavona 4 Kahuku Shrimp ($14.90) 5 Homemade Hot Antipasto ($15.90) Nathalie Walker photos

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Traditional culinary concepts at Hinone

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t Hinone Mizunone on South King Street (near Cosmo-Yajima service station), you can enjoy homestyle cooking Japanese style in a comfortable setting with some extra special touches.

Starting with the rice, or in Hinone Mizunone’s case, the kamadaki gohan, which is cooked in an old-fashion rice cooker called an ogama that has to be carefully monitored and timed to perfection.

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HINONE MIZUNONE WHERE 1345 S. King St., Honolulu CALL 942.4848 HOURS 11 a.m.-4 p.m. daily (lunch), 4-9 p.m. daily (dinner) 1 Karaage ($9.50, lunch price) 1

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“You can taste the sweetness in our rice,” says Eiki Tamaki, operations manager. “And when it’s cold and you reheat, it’ll taste the same.”

The menu features a great selection of everyday Japanese food, including traditional Teishoku (combo) meals with a variety of chicken, pork and fish options, as well as tempura, fried oysters and sizzling hamburger steak. Also on the menu are Japanese curry dishes and udon.

The ichiban or No. 1 seller is Chicken “Ama-Kara Age” ($11), which is crispy fried

3 Chicken "Ama-Kara Age" ($11, lunch price) 4 Tempura ($13, lunch price) Lawrence Tabudlo photos

chicken with grated daikon and a sweet ginger sauce. It also comes with a piece of fried eggplant, pumpkin, Okinawan sweet potato and string beans.

“It looks like regular fried chicken but when you eat it, it’s really refreshing,” notes Tamaki. “And it doesn’t have a greasy texture or flavor.”

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Also popular are the traditional Karaage — Japanesestyle fried chicken ($9.50) and Tempura shrimp, squid and vegetables ($13) Teishoku.

Each Teishoku is served with rice, miso soup, pickles (tsukemono) and two side dishes that change daily, ranging from kabocha and eggplant to cold tofu, hijiki (seaweed) and kimpira gobo. Prices may slightly differ for dinner.

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Discovering more at Sekiya’s

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n a never-ending quest for vegetarian options at Island eateries, sometimes nonmeat eaters have to be downright sleuths.

Even though a restaurant may offer meat- and fish-free dishes, the manager may not think of the establishment as a so-called “vegetarian” restaurant, and may dismiss callers when asked if there is anything vegetarian on the menu.

But here’s a clue: You’d be surprised at what a little digging can do. You just may discover a new fave.

“We’re not really a vegetarian restaurant,” Sekiya’s Restaurant

Sekiya's manager Mary Kaui with Vegetable Stirfry.

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Sekiya’s Restaurant and Delicatessen

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A taste for all seasons

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he winds and weather of each season of the year are unique. From summer to winter, each season has its own mood, traditions and flavors. Vietnamese restaurant Saigon Cuisine emphasizes these seasons with its variety of seasonal appetizer rolls. Not to fret, each roll is on the menu regardless of the time of year.

A customer favorite is Saigon Cuisine’s Summer Rolls ($4.99), which consists of boiled shrimp, fresh mint, sliced cucumber, bean sprouts, chives and rice noodles tightly wrapped in rice paper and served with a homemade peanut sauce. Autumn and Winter Rolls are similar as they are both wrapped in steamed rice paper.

Autumn Roll features shredded pork, fresh mint, sliced cucumber, lettuce

and bean sprouts, while the Winter Roll is filled with grilled pork hash, rice noodles, sliced cucumber, pickled daikon, lettuce and bean sprouts. Both are priced at $4.99 and come with Saigon Cuisine’s special fish sauce for dipping.

Traditionally spring rolls are very popular because of their fresh ingredients and scrumptious crunch, as they are usually lightly fried. Saigon Cuisine’s Spring Rolls have a plethora of fillings, including shrimp, ground pork, egg yolk, long rice, taro, fungus, carrots and onions wrapped in a wheat flour wrap and deep-fried to a golden touch. Spring Rolls ($4.50 for two and $7.25 for four) are served with lettuce, fresh mint, cucumber, rice noodles and special dipping sauce.

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and Delicatessen owner Joy Morihara replies warily when asked if she would like to feature a meat-free dish in Dining Out. But, when we investigate a bit, she realizes that non-meat eaters actually can find what they’re looking for on Sekiya’s menu.

“Actually, we take the meat out if people ask,” she says. “They seem to be happy with that.”

So there you go. It can be that easy.

Sekiya’s menu has a wide selection of Japanese dishes with a dash of local flair, and tucked in the midst of them you’ll find Vegetable Stir-fry with tofu ($11.95), a healthy combination of tofu, Chinese peas, zucchini and shiitake mushrooms served with

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rice, miso soup, tsukemono and Japanese tea. Light yet satisfying, it’s a full meal, so you won’t go away hungry.

So the next time you set out on a foodie adventure, be sure to keep an open mind and a keen eye, Sherlock.

You never know what tasty treasures you’ll find.

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only shrimp. We can also do chicken or just veggie, too,” says owner Jenny Tran, who worked in a variety of restaurants in Waikiki before she and her husband decided to open their own restaurant.

Imperial Roll with

shrimp comes cut into small fried pieces featuring morsels of taro, lettuce, onion, and served with vermicelli and pickled and fresh cucumbers aside a family-made sauce.

“To tell you the truth, the sauce for the Imperial Roll

is our own family recipe from our ancestors.

Normally we only make it at home for parties and holidays,” adds Tran.

Starting this week, guests who buy one appetizer roll may purchase a second at 50 percent off.

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Imperial Roll ($8.25) Chris Fleck photo

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Il Lupino’s breakfast of champions

By Alana Folen

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lthough Il Lupino Trattoria & Wine Bar is ostensibly Italian, its affable owners Wolfgang Zwiener and son Peter Zwiener are German

— together they prove that decadent cuisine spans no cultural boundaries.

As the flagship Italian restaurant for the fatherson duo, Il Lupino Trattoria & Wine Bar opened its doors in

December 2010 at Royal Hawaiian Center in Waikiki. Now open from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 8 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Friday and Saturday for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night lighter fare, it’s been bustling with a full house ever since.

Translated, Il Lupino means “the little wolf,” and Wolfgang Zwiener’s exemplary culinary reputation remains unsurpassed.

Early risers love to wake up to Il Lupino’s decadent breakfast options, such as

Frittata Florentina ($12) and the restaurant’s famous Buttermilk Pancakes ($10).

Frittata Florentina is an open-faced omelette consisting of the freshest ingredients including avocado, tomato, spinach, mushrooms and Fontina cheese served with homemade potatoes.

“Our Frittata Florentina is a popular item on our breakfast menu,” says general manager Adriana Nickerson. “However, if you love pancakes, our Buttermilk Pancakes are so awesome that you don’t

even need maple syrup!

“We make them in house every day!”

Il Lupino’s Buttermilk Pancakes are topped with a hint of powdered sugar, and Nickerson says the secret ingredient behind these delectable pancakes is none other than sour cream.

So, when your day calls for a breakfast of champions, look no further than Il Lupino Trattoria & Wine Bar, as it’s known for transforming simple, everyday ingredients into dishes that are quick, healthy and undoubtedly delicious.

LEFT Frittata Florentina ($12) BELOW Buttermilk Pancakes

($10) Leah Friel photos

IL LUPINO TRATTORIA & WINE BAR WHERE Royal Hawaiian Center, Bldg. B, Level 1 2233 Kalakaua Ave., Suite 110, Honolulu CALL 922.3400 HOURS 8 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

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Evolving flavors at YuZu

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n recent years, you may have noticed a “food revolution” of sorts, with blogs, lunch trucks and gastropubs popping up faster than you can say “feed me.” This explosion of culinary expression has sparked a burst of creativity when it comes to food concepts — the list of cuisine types is endless.

Husband-and-wife duo Isam and Moco Kubota took part in the evolution of all things food when they opened YuZu four months ago at Ala Moana Hotel. It all started with a simple concept: to incorporate yuzu, or Japanese citrus fruit, into a variety of menu items. The resulting eatery is a maximally modern dining space offering a melange of creative flavors in a cool, contemporary setting.

Their idea may have been new, but the Kubotas’ cooking experience is not. Only knowledge gained from 23 years in the kitchen could result in such original recipes as Kamiya Papaya Dynamite ($11.95).

Maui onion, asparagus, scallops, tomatoes as well as Hamakua, button and eringi mushrooms fill locally grown papaya halves. What makes the dish pop? A surprisingly delicious vegenaise (non-dairy mayonnaise) topping that contrasts well with the sweet fruit shell. It’s a unique flavor, for sure, but oh, so satisfying.

The restaurant feels like a snazzy world of its own, with colorful walls, mod-style furniture and large-wooden tables, which are great for large parties.

But if you’re in the mood for something quick, grab pupus at the fun bar and lounge area.

Lotus-root Pizza ($8.95), full of crunchy lotus root slices melted with different cheeses including Mexican, mozzarella and Cheddar, is a great one to munch on. Moco suggests topping the appetizer with Yuzu-It, a citrusy, mild version of Tabasco sauce.

While trying new flavors, sip

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Just like the bright fruit itself, on the upbeat spot’s own YuZu Mojito ($10 glass), YuZu YuZu restaurant offers a big Sangria ($10 glass) or a selec- squeeze of refreshment over an tion of shochu, sake, martinis, evolving plate of food. beer and wine.

WHERE Ala Moana Hotel, Kona Tower (Main Floor) 410 Atkinson Drive, Honolulu CALL 943.1155 HOURS Lunch daily, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Dinner, Monday-Saturday, 5 p.m.-midnight Sunday, 5-10 p.m.

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2 Lotus-root Pizza ($8.95) 3 Kamiya Papaya Dynamite ($11.95) Leah Friel photos

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Teriyaki Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15.95 Daily Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$23.95 Sukiyaki Steak . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20.95 Teriyaki Steak & Chicken Combo . .$21.95 Kama‘aina & Military Discount Available (with proper ID)

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WAIMALU 485-8883

98-1277 Kaahumanu St. (across from Safeway)

MANOA 988-5923

15% OFF DINNER

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

www.eggsnthings.com

2752 Woodlawn Drive

1841 Ala Moana Blvd.

Braised Veal Shank in Tomato Sauce paired with Boneless Chicken Sauteed with Anchovy, Garlic & Olive Oil

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Between Ilikai & Hilton Hawaiian Village

(808) 923-EGGS (3447)

Eggspress • 926-EGGS (3447)

343 Saratoga Road • Dinner 5-10pm

2464 Kalakaua Ave. • Dinner 4-10pm

941-4444

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

eatthis

whatwe’reeatingat...

Sushi reigns supreme

By Ali Resich

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or an authentic taste of Japan, you’ve got to pay Sushi King a visit. You won’t find fusion sushi or interpretations of Japanese fare, but rather traditional dishes prepared

by Japanese-trained chefs behind the restaurant’s unmistakable sushi bar.

Sashimi Omakase ($35.95), for example, is a no-fuss, time-honored dish that simply highlights prime seafood. “Omakase means leave it up to the chef,” explains owner and manager Shu-Lee Kondo.

Sushi wizards masterfully arrange a delicious combination of fresh seafood from maguro to hamachi.

“It’s totally quality

seafood,” says Kondo.

Another Japanese favorite is Yosonabe ($17.95 a la carte, $23.95 complete dinner). “This is getting very popular because you get so much inside,” says Kondo of the appetizing nabe filled with Chinese cabbage, bok choy, chicken meatballs, shrimp, salmon, butterfish, scallops, shimeji mushrooms, Chinese peas, oysters, tofu and kamaboko (fish cake).

Kondo also recommends Dynamite ($14.50), served spicy or mild with an assortment of fish and mayonnaise baked in an abalone shell. The South King Street establishment has long satisfied its regulars with Four Rolls,

including Hawaiian ($13.50), Sunshine ($12.50), Dragon ($12.50) and Caterpillar ($12.50) varieties.

Sushi King has kept tradition alive for 20 years and with its beloved, genuine menu, the tried-andtrue eatery shows no signs of slowing down.

(from left) Tim Wong and Gary Higa Nicole Kato photo

Curry King

SUSHI KING

By Nicole Kato WHERE 2700 S. King St. #C, Honolulu CALL 947.2836 HOURS Open daily for lunch, 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m.

Dinner Wednesday–Monday, 5:30 p.m.–2 a.m., Tuesdays, 5:30–10 p.m

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urry King at Ward Warehouse serves up delicious curry (and ramen, too) on a daily basis. All curry rice plates come with a tossed green salad and pickled vegetables, and

Tim Wong: “I’m eating Pork Katsu Curry Rice ($7.55). It’s not too much and not too little — good portions.”

CURRY KING

Sashimi Omakase ($35.95) Right: Chef Keiichi Honda Leah Friel photos

you also have the option of brown rice.

Besides curry rice plates, Curry King also serves ramen, curry ramen, donburi and cold dishes such as noodles and tofu.

And if you’re feeling extra hungry, they have combination sets ($9.55) available, which come with one mini curry plate, a mini ramen and four pieces of gyoza.

Dining Out met with Tim Wong and Gary Higa having lunch outside of Curry King. Both agree that the portions here are just right.

WHERE 1050 Ala Moana Blvd. #1400, Honolulu

Gary Higa: “I got Chicken Katsu Curry Rice ($7.55). The katsu is skinless, which is nice, and I like the pickled vegetables on the side.”

CALL 591.8855 HOURS Sunday-Thursday, 10:55 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 10:55 a.m.-10 p.m.

WEBSITE currykinghawaii.com

DRIVE-IN

Serving You For

Early Bird $ Special Only

12.95

50 Years

Mahalo Hawaii Kapahulu 737-0177 3308 Kanaina Avenue

FREE PIZZA! BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE (Reg. $9.95each) Build your own 10” pizza with unlimited toppings.

Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa • Street Level • 2420 Kalakaua Ave., Ewa Tower • 971-1818 www.seafoodvillagehawaii.com • Ask About Our Kama‘Aina Special Discount * $3 Self Park Validation

• Chicken Salad w/Ori$ ental Dressing per person • 4 TYPES OF DIM SUM (BBQ Pork, Chive Dumpling, Pork Hash, Seafood Dumpling) • Beef & Broccoli • Kalua Short Ribs • Stir-Fried Assorted Vegetables • Minute Chicken Fried Noodle • DESSERT: Almond Float

10.95

MINIMUM OF

10 PERSONS (1 DAY ADVANCE RESERVATION NEEDED).

$ • Seafood Salad • 6 TYPES OF DIM SUM per person (Seafood Dumpling, Seafood Siu Mai, Lotus Wrap Mochi Rice w/Chicken, Crispy Shrimp Dumpling, Spinach Dumpling, BBQ Pork Manapua) • Roasted Peking Duck • Salt & Pepper Calamari • Seafood Fried Noodle • DESSERT: Mango Pudding

*Take out only, w/coupon; not to be combined with any other offer. Expires 3/31/12.

15.95

PRIVATE ROOM DEPENDS ON AVAILABILITY. MENU PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE TAX

& GRATUITY.

Also available Pasta • Burgers • Salads • Sandwiches

OPEN TIL MIDNIGHT! 2919 Kapiolani Blvd., #218

Shrimp Scampi

MARKET CITY SHPG CNTR 735-3888

Won Ton Noodle

Sauteed Mahi with Lobster Sauce Steak & Shrimp Chicken Alfredo Pasta

922-6868

Call for Reservations & Information 2284 Kalakaua Ave.

Open 7 Days from 11am-10pm

Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 5pm - 10pm at the old Waikiki III Theatres Parking available at the Pro-Park location Seaside Ave. Pay $2 at the Restaurant. www.atlantisseafoodsteak.com

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elicious authentic Chinese food is never in short supply at Royal Palace Chinese Restaurant’s buffet in Stadium Mall, and those who enter will be greeted by large, beautifully crafted paintings, including one of the Great Wall of China.

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All the cooks, including owner Cary Lee, have around 40 years of cooking experience and many have worked at big Chinese restaurants throughout the state.

The buffet features 25 dishes that vary by day, but some items such as Salt and Pepper Shrimp and Cold Taro with Tapioca dessert are always part of the buffet. Other items include Crispy Chicken, house-made Jin Dui (sesame balls with rice flour and a red bean center), Sweet and Sour Pork, Steamed

Fish, Cake Noodle with Gravy, Seasonal Vegetables, Chow Fun and Spring Rolls.

There is always a daily soup available, and all dishes are served fresh.

The lunch buffet is priced at $10.50 and is open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily.

Dinner buffet hours are from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and cost $10.95 Monday to Friday and $11.95 Saturday, Sunday and holidays.

Besides the buffet, Royal Palace also offers sit-down special party menus for parties of 10, and prices

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royal palace chinese restaurant

Stadium Mall 4510 Salt Lake Blvd. #C1, Honolulu

487.6662

Open daily, 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m.

additional parking by the bridge area

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range from $155 to $240 and allow for great variety in dish choices. There also is a party menu for six for $125.

For $155 a party of 10 will receive Scallop Soup, Roast Duck, Shrimp with Broccoli, Hong Kong Style Kau Yuk with Taro or Mui Choy or Mongolian Beef, Sweet and Sour Pork or Steamed Fish Filet, Crispy Chicken, House Special Cake Noodles and Steamed Rice.

Catering options also are available, and this is perfect for those who want to bring authentic Hong Kongstyle Chinese cuisine to a family party or tailgate party at Aloha Stadium.

Popular catering items include: Honey Walnut Shrimp, 60 pieces ($37); Cold Combination Platter with char siu, roast pork, roast duck, jellyfish and pigs’ feet ($45); Mongolian Beef ($37); Steamed Fish Filet ($32); Gon Lo Mein ($26); Jin Dui ($26); and Crispy Spring Rolls, 40 pieces ($30).

Lee also is known for his char siu. People go to Royal Palace from Chinatown to eat his char sui, which Lee roasts inhouse using his special recipe. He also makes

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Roast Pork ($9.75) and Roast Duck ($13, half).

All a la carte items are available for dinner.

Other items served a la carte are appetizers, soups, sizzling platters, seafood, earthen pot, Szechaun-style dishes, chicken, duck, egg, pork/beef, chop suey, gau

is the go-to place for many in the community. The friendly, helpful staff add to the family-style atmosphere that makes you feel right at home, and the extensive menu means there’s something new to try each time you go!

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Salt and Pepper Shrimp Sweet and Sour Pork Steamed Fish Fillet Stir-fried Green Beans with Chicken Royal Palace offers an extensive buffet for customers to enjoy.

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gee/won ton, fried noodles, rice noodles and vegetarian dishes.

Royal Palace also has live seafood, clams, oysters and calamari, all of which are seasonal. The Lobster in Black Bean or Curry Sauce ($18.95) is a favorite.

According to Lee, many of the seafood options pair well with the black bean sauce such as Shrimp in Black Bean Sauce ($10.50) and Clams in Black Bean Sauce ($10.50).

With so many options available from a dinner for two to a party of 10, it’s no wonder Royal Palace

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Happy Valley Pasta & Pizza 3106 Monsarrat Ave., Honolulu 737.0080

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lthough Happy Valley Pasta & Pizza just celebrated the grand opening of its Open daily, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Monsarrat Avenue location last fall, the 5-9:30 p.m. restaurant has a long history.

“My dad started this restaurant about 35 years ago in Japan, and we have seven restaurants there,” explains Yuki Saito, owner and head chef 1 Pepperonian Pizza ($11.98) of the chain’s Hawaii restaurant. “This is the eighth restaurant. We just 2 Pink Sauce & Seafood ($16.98) 3 Bacon, Veggies & Gorgonzola Risotto love Hawaii, so we wanted to bring a restaurant here … And for me, I am ($12.98) very proud of my dad,” he adds.

4 Fresh Happy Salad ($4.98 for a small, $7.98 The varied menu at Happy Valley for a regular) reflects the mixture of influences and showcases Saito’s origins as well as a Lawrence Tabudlo photos passion for Italian-American cuisine.

“We feature an American style of pasta and pizza that mixes Japanese and Italian influences,” Saito says.

The menu even features a unique category — Japanese-style pasta, Happy Valley Pasta & Pizza owner Yuki which includes Karaage Chicken & Saito with Pepperonian Pizza.

Basil Pesto ($10.98) and Calamari s the first Hawaii install& Cod Roe ($11.98). ment of a popular restaurant “Most of the recipes are from the Happy Valley restaurants in Japan, but chain in Japan, Happy Valley there are some things only Hawaii has,” Saito says. One example of a local Pasta & Pizza opened in Diamond Head creation is Hawaiian Sausage Pizza ($10.98). in October to share its flavorful fusion Saito adds that he likes to experiment with different flavors when food with the island. Happy Valley serves he cooks. up a unique blend of flavors in a seamFor more of Happy Valley’s creative concoctions, be sure to check out the less combination of American-style new menu, starting April 16.

Italian food, along with some Japanese-

Happy Valley Unveıls New Menu

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inspired dishes.

Customers will be impressed by the range of the menu, which includes standard Italian fare such as Seafood Pescatora ($14.98), as well as fusion items including Teriyaki Chicken Pasta ($9.98).

Owner and head chef Yuki Saito says that Happy’s Margherita pizza ($10.98) is one of the restaurant’s most popular dishes. With its own spin on the classic Margherita, the dish includes tomato, mozzarella and basil pesto sauce instead of basil leaves. Other popular dishes are Fresh Happy Salad ($4.98 for a small; $7.98 for a regular), Homemade Meatball Pasta ($11.98) and Bacon Carbonara Pasta ($11.98).

Recently, Saito and the Happy Valley staff have been busy in the kitchen cooking up more new menu items. The new menu will be unveiled April 16. New dishes include appetizers Marinated Carrot Salad ($4.98), Caprese ($8.98), Marinated Smoked Salmon Salad ($9.98) and Happy’s Cold Sampler ($11.98), which includes a taste of all three new appetizers. New entrees include Happy’s Pink Sauce ($9.98), which is a tomato and cream sauce, and Pink Sauce & Seafood ($16.98), that comes with shrimp, baby scallops and calamari, Smoked Salmon & Broccoli Cream pizza ($16.98) and

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Bacon, Veggies & Gorgonzola Risotto ($12.98).

Following customer requests, the new menu also will feature Pepperonian Pizza ($11.98), which includes pepperoni and mixed vegetables.

In addition to the new menu items, Happy Valley has been revamping some of its existing dishes — and the renovations also will make their premiere with the new menu next month. Now with pepperoni in addition to sausage, bacon and chicken, try Meat Meat Meat & Meat ($13.98). And now with even more

cheese, try Cheese Cheese Cheese & Cheese!! & Honey ($11.98).

Happy Valley also offers a great Happy Hour — so great, in fact, that many customers tell Saito he’s crazy to sell drinks at such low prices. From 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, beers range from $1.50 and $2.

Wine also is offered at a discounted price, starting at $3.

The portions are generous at Happy Valley, and with its casual, welcoming atmosphere, the restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing lunch or dinner with friends and family.

Contact Christina O’Connor at diningout@staradvertiser.com

All the prices listed here are from the new menu.

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1 Chef Kapo Kealoha with Tropics’ Grilled Tofu ($18).

3 On On’s Seafood Tofu Cake Noodle ($12.95)

2 Hifumi’s Unagi Shiitake Tofu Tama ($12.95)

4 Hifumi’s Chiri Nabe ($10.45) 5 Hifumi’s Sukiyaki ($11.45)

shoots.

“We made this dish especially for Dining Out,” says manager Norman Wong, “and we hope a lot of people will try it, especially those who like tofu.

“Tofu is a good source of protein, it’s very healthy, and our oyster sauce-based gravy with soy sauce and sesame seed oil really adds a bunch of flavor,” he states.

So, while you may gravitate toward the usual Seafood Tofu Casserole, Rainbow Tofu Soup, Ma Po Tofu or Deep Fried Tofu, it’s nice to know that On On is committed to enticing your palate with something new. There will surely be a lot of slurping going on!

My tofu frenzy continued at On On at McCully Chinese Restaurant. As a longtime favorite of mine, this family-owned-andoperated eatery has been satisfying guests with mouth-watering Northern Chinese cuisine for decades. Owners Cowan and Faith Wong first opened the doors to On On in 1980 before relocating to its current location 20 years later.

And what makes On On stand out above the rest is its dedication to authentic Chinese favorites with a touch of local flair. Plus On On will always keep you on your toes with its spontaneous additions to the menu, such as Seafood Tofu Cake Noodle ($12.95), which is its signature On On at McCully Chinese Restaurant cake noodle complemented by a symphony 1110 McCully St. of squid, shrimp, scallops, fried tofu and 946.8833 various vegetables including choy sum, Hifumi Restaurant carrots, celery, water chestnuts and bamboo Hifumi Restaurant brings a taste of

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Japan to Chinese Cultural Plaza, drawing in crowds with its authentic Japanese cuisine for the past 34 years. And when we’re talking about Japanese food, tofu is definitely a staple, utilized in many of Hifumi’s dishes. A best-seller here — spotlighting tofu, of course — would have to be Sukiyaki ($11.45 a la carte, $17.45 with sashimi, $23.45 with sashimi and tempura), a traditional dish served with your choice of pork, chicken or beef with an array of vegetables and creamy tofu simmered in a soy-based broth.

Delicious! I’d also highly recommend Unagi Shiitake Tofu Tama ($12.95 a la carte, $18.95 with sashimi, $24.95 with sashimi and tempura), an exotic entree simmered with morsels of tofu, egg, morsels of unagi and green onion. Finally, opt for Hifumi's Chiri Nabe ($10.45 a la carte, $16.45 with sashimi, $22.45 with sashimi and tempura), similar to Sukiyaki,

but simmered in a clear vegetable broth rather than a soy-based broth.

All of Hifumi's traditional meals are served with rice, tofu miso soup and tsukemono. What’s wonderful about this restaurant is the high quality and large quantity of food (sans MSG) offered at a reasonable price.

Tempura enthusiasts also would be pleased to know that shrimp and vegetable tempura are made fresh every day, and tofu addicts should note that Hifumi only uses locally made tofu in its dishes.

Hifumi Restaurant Chinese Cultural Plaza 100 N. Beretania St., Ste 113 536.3035

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WHERE TO DINE AMERICAN

Symbol Key Breakfast

Tropics Bar & Grill

Larry’s Bakery

2005 Kalia Road Hilton Hawaiian Village (Ali‘i Tower) 949-4321

4369 Lawehana St. (across Target in Salt Lake) 422-0059

Atlantis Seafood & Steak 2284 Kalakaua Avenue 922-6868

Lunch

BAKERY

Dinner

Napoleon’s Bakery

Fendu Boulangerie

Eggs n’ Things

After Midnight

343 Saratoga Road 923-EGGS (3447)

Alcohol served

Panya

Waikiki Beach Eggspress

Online

Ala Moana Center - Mall Level Mountain Side, next to Shirokiya 941-6161

Voted Best Thai in Hawaii 15% OFF Take Out Coupon required. Not combinable with other offers. Expires 3/23/12

Special Seafood Menu*

Seafood Potsitckers Watercress Soup with Tofu and Fresh Fish Ginger Scallion Maine Lobster on Lo Mein Noodles • Roasted Garlic Chicken or Pepper Salt Shrimp • Steamed Flounder Fillet with Black Bean Sauce • Sauteed Ong Choy with Chili Chinese Miso Mongolian Pork Chop or Szechuan Eggplant $199 for table of ten ($89 table of Four)

Seafood Specials Maine Lobster (16oz) $14.95each Steamed Striped Bass Chinese Style $14.95each Pepper Salt Snow Crab (16oz) $19.95 *Expires March 28, 2012

711 Queen St. 597-8880 1111 Bishop St. #4 536-8363 Ala Moana Center 946-6388 Royal Hawaiian Center 791-2969

La Palme D’or

2464 Kalakaua Ave (Aston Waikiki Circle) 926-EGGS (3447)

Catering

Located inside of Zippy’s

2752 Woodlawn Dr. Manoa Marketplace 988-4310

An “air�larious dining experience with ono food and FUN balloon art!

AUNTY TITA’S BIG OPU BURGER (add fries & $6.75 drink for $1)

Limited Time Only!

THAI CUISINE SERVING HAWAII SINCE 1977...

Dinner 5:00pm - Closing

2028 Kuhio Avenue Walking distance from all Waikiki Hotels

943-8885

tel. 951-9355

946 Coolidge St. (across Moiliili Long’s)

Mon-Fri: 10am-8pm Sat: 10am-3pm • Sun closed

www.keosthaicuisine.com

$1 OFF Any Bread

Easter Brunch

purchases over $4 Must present coupon • exp. 3/22/12

SUNDAY, APR. 8, 2012

DAILY BREAD SPECIALS

$24 Adults • $23 Seniors $12 Keikis (5-12)

1860 Ala Moana Blvd. • Validated Parking Open 24 Hours 955-1764

TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

Rustic Kalamata Olive Bread Sundried Tomato Cheesebread Foccacia Derecco Walnut Raisin Hamakua Farms Mushroom Bread Buckwheat Fig

For reservations, call

“All Natural no added chemicals�

449 KAPAHULU AVE., STE 101 www.HeeHingHawaii.com

2752 Woodlawn Dr. • Manoa Marketplace

735-5544

988-4310 Tues-Sat 7:30am-7pm; Sunday 7:30am-3pm

Full Service Catering & Event Planning

Make Someone’s Day Special Order one to two weeks in advance.

Ala Moana Center • Mall Level

(Mountain side, next to Shirokiya) www.lapalmedor-usa.com 941-6161 16 | DINING OUT | MAR. 18-24, 2012

FREE House Salad & Soft Drink 8FEEJOH 3FDFQUJPOT t TU #JSUIEBZ -VBVT t (SBEVBUJPOT 8PSLTIPQT 4FNJOBST t BOE NVDI NPSF &YDMVTJWF DBUFSFS GPS FWFOUT IFME BU UIF )BXBJJ 0LJOBXB $FOUFS $BMM GPS EFUBJMT

677-7744 www.acateredexperience.com Ph:

with any Pizza, Pasta, or Risotto menu item Starting from $

8.98

3106 Monsarrat Ave. • Honolulu, HI 96815 • Ph: (808) 737-0080 • Fax (808) 735-0800

WHERE TO DINE BUFFET

CHINESE

CAFE

Camellia Buffet

Anytime Cafe

Aina Haina Chop Suey

930 McCully St. 951-0511/0611

Market City Shopping Center 2919 Kapiolani Blvd 735-3888

Aina Haina Shopping Center 820 W. Hind Dr. 373-1303 or 373-4632

Kissaten Westridge Mall 486-5100

923 Keeaumoku St. 955-3388

CATERERS

Jai

Chinese New Year

111N. King St. near Maunakea 7am-10pm

521-8268

Free Parking in the Rear DINNER HOURS ONLY

Classic American Favorites

449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

Chinese Cultural Plaza (near Royal Kitchen) Open Daily 9:30am-5:30pm

100 N. Beretania St • 538-1151

FOOD ITEMS Must present coupon. Not valid on Alcohol Purchases or with other discounts/promotions. Expires 3/31/12

Dim Sum $ 98

Served 7am Daily

Breakfast (Daily 6:30am-10:00am) Dinner (Tues-Thurs 5:00pm-9:00pm)

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3401 N. Nimitz Hwy

Take-out Orders Welcomed

No credit cards accepted for special menu

Hee Hing Restaurant

Celebrate our 2nd location!

Ham and Scallop Soup • Chinese Chicken Salad • Peking Duck w/ Buns • Steamed Sea Bass w/ Ginger & Onions • Walnut Shrimp • Capitol Pork Chops • Boneless Chicken Cake Noodle • Rice • Jai • Chef’s Dessert of the Day

837-5931

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3553 Waialae Ave. 738-8666

Home of the “Milky-White” Paitan Ramen!

(Monk’s Food) Available All-Day

Special Menu for10

$

4230 Waialae Ave., Kahala 737-7188 1221 S. King St. 597-8088

94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd.

677-7744

2380 Kuhio Ave. 923-2260

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant

Golden Duck

A Catered Experience

Makittii

111 N. King St. 521-8268

Canton Seafood Restaurant

88 Piikoi St. 593-1200

Makino Chaya

Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant

Buy one entree, Get the 2nd

50% OFF

Valid w/ coupon at new location only. Expires 3/31/12

Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm • Fri-Sat 11am-10pm • Ward Warehouse • 591-8855

Soups & Salads all-you-can-eat buffet

Sunday April 8, 2012 with Hawaii’s Best Entertainer Melveen Leed seating at 10:00 AM Show start at 10:30 AM

KOREAN CUISINE

Roasted Butternut Squash & Lobster Bisque • Baby Greens with Tangerine Vinaigrette • Baby Romaine with Caesar Dressing • Shredded Green Papaya Salad • Fresh Fruit Platter

Appetizers Alaskan King Crab Cake • Kataifi & Macadamia Nut Crusted Jumbo Black Tiger Prawn • Salmon Tartar & Asian Flat Bread Tobiko • Vegetarian Spring Rolls Pineapple Plum Sauce • Thai Curry Puffs

• LUNCH $16.95 10:30AM - 2:30PM • DINNER $24.95 2:30PM-10PM KAL BI, SIRLOIN, CHICKEN, SASHIMI, SPICY PORK

Entrées Thai Chicken Curry • Grilled Fresh Atlantic King Salmon • Braised Boneless Beef Short Ribs • Pasta Primavera • Jumbo Black Tiger Prawns • Vegetarian Stir-fried with Tofu • Grilled Kurobuta Pork Tenderloin

Mouth Watering Desserts

*DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALL BEVERAGESWITH THIS AD. EXP. 3/31/12.

Green Tea Tiramisu • Tahitian Vanilla Créme Brulee Peanut Butter Opera and Chocolate Ganache Chocolate Decadence Mousse Cake • Strawberry Short Cake

$45.95 per person

930 McCully St. • 951-0511/951-0611

March 5th - 31st

Aloha Tower Marketplace FREE VALET PARKING • www.chefchai.com

Open Daily – 11AM - 10PM Happy Hour – Daily in the lounge 3PM - 6PM Vino Thursdays - 25% Off Bottles of Wine

Bring this ad in for a Complimentary Dessert* *With the purchase of two entrees. $8.00 Value. Expires 3/31/2012. StarAdv

Ala Moana Center – Ho‘okipa Terrace | 808.356.8300 Also at Queens’ MarketPlace, Waikoloa Beach Resort | 808.443.5515

$25 for children 12 years and under • PRIVATE PARTY ROOM • CONVENIENT PARKING

Something New. Something Classic.

Melveen Leed

• Call 585-0011

www.macaronigrill.com

Enter To Win A

SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN PLATE Available during Specials Hours from 10:30am, while supplies last.

Available March 1st - April 30th ONLY

8.08

$

FAST FOOD

25¢ from each Kokua Pac sold will be donated to the American Red Cross Hawaii Chapter.

Restaurant price: Sweet & Sour Chicken $8.35, Kokua Pac $9.30. Offer valid March 5th - 31st for Sweet & Sour Chicken, March 1st - April 30th for Kokua Pac. Prices slightly higher at Kahului. Offer not valid with any other promotional offers/discount cards. Other restrictions may apply, see stores for details.

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WHERE TO DINE Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant

ON ON

Mandalay (The)

at McCully 1110 McCully St.

1055 Alakea St. 525-8585

Ala Moana Center 1450 Ala Moana Blvd.

4th Floor - Ho’okipa Terrace 947-8818

Seafood Village Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa

On On at McCully

Street Level, 2424 Kalakaua Ave, #102 971-1818

946-8833

FAMILY DINING

Panda Cuisine Maple Garden / Yen King

641 Keeaumoku St. 947-1688

Big City Diner

Royal Palace Restaurant

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

909 Isenberg St. 941-6641

Little Villlage Noodle House 1113 Smith St. 545-3008

Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant

5724 Kalanianaole Hwy. 377-5566

Liliha Square 524-1628

ROYAL PALACE R E S TA U R A N T

Stadium Mall 4510 Salt Lake Blvd. #C1 487-6662 or 486-7410

YAKINIKU

MARCH SPECIALS!

MILLION

Deep Fried Crispy Flounder Chicken (Whole) with

Kalbi Seaweed Soup

Kalbi Kim Chee Chi-ke

Beef Stone Bi Bim Bap

Half

Seasoning Herbs

(Reg. $15.99)

Ert’s Grill 99-082 Kauhale St., Aiea 488-8898

$9.99 $4.99

(Reg. $12.99)

With purchase of an entrée. Not to be combined with any other offer or special. Limited Time.

OPEN DAILY: 10am — midnight 923 KEEAUMOKU ST.

$

626 SHERIDAN ST. (behind Walmart)

955-3388

Best Cantonese Cuisine

RECEIVE A

6 DISCOUNT 3 DISCOUNT

only $5.00

when Dining Alone

Must present coupon (No take outs) Not valid with any other discount offers.

Expires 3/30/12

2850 Paa St. (near Airport and 99 Ranch Market) 833-3728

10% OFF Cash Sale Only

Excludes Set Menus; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, Char Siu & other specials. 5%, 10% and lobster special not to be combined with any other offer/discounts/specials. Expires 3/31/12. Must present coupon.

Lobster $999 with purchase of Full Price Entree Valid 5-10:30pm

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant Liliha Square by Times Supermarket

524-1628

Celebrating 10 Years!

Dim Sum Take Out Special! 8am-11:30am Lobster $999 with purchase of Full Price Entree Valid 5-10:30pm

10% OFF(Charge) • 15% OFF(Cash) Dim Sum & Reg. Menu Dine In Special!

5% OFF(Charge) •10% OFF(Cash)

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant 3553 Waialae Avenue

738-8666

(KOZO)

Excludes Set Menu; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, Char Siu & other specials.

5%, 10% and lobster special are not to be combined with any other offer/discounts/specials. Expires 3/31/12. Must present coupon.

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Keeaumoku

by Wal-Mart 946-5696

45 pcs.

…just like home!

533-6169

Limit one coupon per person/2 plates per coupon. No substitution. Exp. 3/31/12 • nuuanuokazuya.com

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT!

5% OFF

Credit Card Sale Only (With Coupon) (With Coupon)

Hong Kong Dim Sum & Regular Menu Items

with this ad 1351 Nuuanu Ave • m-f 5a-1p / sat 5:30a-2p / sun 7a-1p

(KOZO)

Moiliili 951-5696

Includes: Shoyu Chicken 2 Scoops Rice Mac Salad

OR A

Since 1989

Kahala Mall 738-5696

Plate Lunch Special

on a Second Dinner $

596-0799

SUN-THUR 11AM-MIDNIGHT/ FRI-SAT 11AM-2AM

Panda Cuisine

947-1688 Hong Kong Style Dishes

FREE!

side order of Fried Rice or Dessert with purchase of entree

Mango Pudding or Almond Float Available.

• • • • •

Live Lobster Specially prepared with

Nigiri 12 pcs.

Inari 3 pcs.

Makisushi 12 pcs.

Hosomaki 18 pcs.

(KOZO)

Pearlridge 483-6805

One coupon per order. Cannot be combined with other offers. Expires 3/31/12

Pearl City

by Wal-Mart 455-6805

Dear Hearts, When things look gloom with gloom upon gloom When you’re down and out It’s no time to weaken Have a firm belief Endure come what may And always believe That this too will come to pass It will!

Saimin Havenly Yours, Shiro Matsuo

E-mein noodles ONLY

$

9.99

w/purchase of entrée. Dine-in only.

Not valid with other specials or promotions. Must present coupon. EXPIRES 3/31/12

641 KEEAUMOKU ST. • OPEN DAILY 11AM - 1AM

WAIMALU

WAIPAHU

EWA BEACH SHOP. CTR.

98-020 Kam Hwy.

94-256 Waipahu Depot St.

91-919 Fort Weaver Rd.

488-8824

676-2088

689-0999

w w w. s h i ro s s a i m i n . c o m

WHERE TO DINE Henry Loui’s 2850 Paa St. 833-3728

IHOP Waikiki - 1850 Ala Moana Blvd 949-4467

JJ Bistro & French Pastry

Le Cacao Bistro

3447 Waialae Ave.

3441 Waialae Ave.

739-0993

626-5368

Kenny’s Restaurant

Opulicious

1620 N. School St. 841-0931

Plaza Cafe (inside Best Western - The Plaza) 3253 N. Nimitz Hwy 836-3636

Rainbow Drive Inn

946 Coolidge St. 943-8885

3308 Kanaina Ave. 737-0177

Waikiki - Kuhio & Lewers 921-2400

Kenny’s Express Hawaiian BBQ

Pearl City - Times Sq. SC 486-4467

Pagoda

2nd Floor, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center 922-9333

Kaneohe - Windward Mall 235-4467 Hilo - Prince Kuhio Plaza 959-2600

And we know you’ll also love...

Panya Bistro • Bakery • Bar

1010 University Avenue 942-7622

Ala Moana Center, Mauka - Mall Level 946-6388

Cooking Class

March 28 & 29 • 6:00pm

Maryland Crab Cakes Maui Onion Tartar Sauce Wakame Crusted Slow Roasted Salmon Dashi Ginger Nage Breast of Chicken Paillard Mushroom Cream Sauce Grand Marnier Semi Freddo

Buttermilk Popcorn Shrimp & Fries

©2012 IHOP IP, LLC

9.99

This cooking demonstration includes wine pairing

While Supplies Last

Valid at Participating Locations Windward Mall 235-4467 Pearl City 486-4467 • Hilo 959-2600 Waikiki (Ala Moana Blvd) 949-4467 Waikiki on Kuhio Locations: 921-2400 Valid at Participating Waikiki (Alawww.ihophawaii.com Moana), Hilo, Pearl City, and Windward Mall

65

LIMITED SEATING

A half-pound of golden fried popcorn shrimp served with seasoned fries, garlic bread and cocktail sauce. Then we’ll bring you more shrimp until you’ve had your fill.

Fridays Only $

1131 Nuuanu Ave. 587-7877

Kit N Kitchen

Join Chef Russell Siu’s

$

Restaurant Epic

1525 Rycroft St. 948-8356

ON THE RISE

3660 Waialae Ave. • 737-1177 www.3660.com

Sam Choy’s BLC 580 N. Nimitz Hwy. 545-7979

March Lunch Specials

8.50

$

Now taking reservations for Lunch & Dinner LIMITED SUPPLIES! SORRY IF IT’S SOLD OUT!

Celebrating 40 years

MONDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chicken Katsu Udon TUESDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ahi/Vegetable Tempura Teishoku WEDNESDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Garlic Tonkatsu Teishoku THURSDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . Spicy Chicken Karaage Teishoku FRIDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Salmon Katsu Teishoku SATURDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tanuki Udon w/2 Inari Sushi SUNDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ebi Fry Curry

Committed devotion to serving authentic Japanese taste & hospitality

*DAILY SPECIAL TEISHOKU*

Sanma Teishoku

9.50

Menchi Katsu Teishoku

12.00

Aji Fry Teishoku

Open Daily 11am - 9 pm Lunch 11 am - 4 pm • Dinner 4 pm - 9 pm Bento and Assorted Musubi Available daily

9.50

1345 S. King Street Corner of S. King St. & Sheridan St. Close to Ala Moana Shpg Cntr & Wal Mart

Japanese Home Style Restaurant “Hinone Mizunone” Please enjoy the TEL. KAMADAKIGOHAN www.fujio-food.com cooked completely by “Ogama”.

942-4848

Fresh Seafood, Sushi, Hot Pot, Full Izakaya Menu

808-923-7368 King’s Village Shopping Center 1F 2400 Koa Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815

March Specials 25% OFF NABE

Blueberry Cloud Cake & Blueberry Yeast Donut

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL

Monday - Thursday 5-6pm.

Up to 4 people. Cannot be used with other offers.

TWO GREAT LOCATIONS!

AIEA • 484-2222 98-150 Kaonohi St.

HONOLULU • 589-2299 510 Piikoi St. DINING OUT | MAR. 18-24, 2012 |

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WHERE TO DINE Shiro’s Saimin Haven

Stage Restaurant

Zippy’s

Waimalu - 98-020 Kam Hwy. 488-8824

1250 Kapiolani Blvd.

237-5429

Chai’s Island Bistro

Call the one nearest you

Aloha Tower Market Pl. 585-0011

Waipahu - 94-256 Waipahu Depot St. 676-2088

Top of Waikiki

Ewa Beach Shp. Ctr. - 91-919 Fort Weaver Rd. 689-0999

Waikiki Business Plaza 2270 Kalakaua Ave. 923-3877

FILIPINO Max’s Of Manila

Hy’s Steak House

94-300 Farrington Hwy

Wailana Coffee House

2440 Kuhio Ave. 922-5555

801 Dillingham Blvd.

951-6297

1860 Ala Moana Blvd.

955-1764

The Fat Greek

FINE DINING Willoughby’s

Kaimuki - 3040 Waialae Ave. 734-0404

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

Ala Moana - Makai Market 949-2120

Restaurant Row 599-3860 Waikiki Beach Walk 440-7910

Bali Steak & Seafood

(inside Ohana Honolulu Hotel) 3401 N. Nimitz Hwy 833-3844

GREEK

Hilton Hawaiian Village (Rainbow Tower) 2005 Kalia Road 949-4321

Waikiki - 1831 Ala Moana Blvd 941-3444

Year Of The Dragon Special For 10 People $

178

Choice of Two:

RESTAURANT

SUNTORY Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor

• 2pc Shrimp & 2pc Vegetable Tempura • Chicken Katsu • Chicken Karaage • Chicken, Beef or Pork Teriyaki • Salmon or Ahi Shio, Teriyaki, Plain Butterfish • Sashimi or Unagi $

12.00

(add $2 more to meal price)

2pc. Shrimp Tempura 2pc. Vegetable Tempura & Miso Butterfish

10.95

$

Dine-in or take-out

Seafood w/ Tofu Soup 3 Lobsters w/ Ginger & Onions Whole Crispy Chicken Beef w/ Young Ginger & Pineapple Steamed Fish Fillet w/ Ginger Salt & Pepper Shrimp Choy Sum w/ Meat Sauce Garlic w/ Shrimp Fried Rice Dessert

with purchase of (4) orders from Special Lungfunghawaii.com • Open Daily 11am-9pm Open Menu 5724 Kalanianaole Hwy • Niu Valley Shopping Ctr. LOTS OF FREE PARKING

377-5555 or 377-5566

Includes: Scoop Rice, Miso Soup,Tea,Tofu, Gyoza, Green Salad or Tsukemono OPEN TUE-SUN LUNCH

11AM-2PM, DINNER 5-8:30PM • Closed Monday Lunch & Dinner

100 N. Beretania Street #113 (Parking inside Chinese Cultural Plaza)

536-3035

✁

restaurantsuntory.com

922-5511

FREE LOBSTER

Grand Opening!

808 Yong’s BBQ

Under New Management 1 FREE regular DRINK with purchase of 1 regular PLATE or COMBO! (With coupon)

10% OFF PASTRIES

678-8058

Limited to Pastries on hand. No Special orders Discount on PASTRIES ONLY. Coupon required. Expires 3/31/12.

Catering Available

94-216 Farrington Hwy • Waipahu Next to Nandings

Expires 3/25/12

4369 Lawehana St. (across Target in Salt Lake) | OPEN Mon - Fri 6AM - 1PM www.larrysbakery.com or find us on Sat 6AM - 12PM

SAKURA TERRACE JAPANESE CAFE

1240 South King Street | 591-1181 | www.sakuraterrace.com Mon–Sat 11am–2:30pm & 5pm–10pm • Sun 4:30pm –9:30pm

March Afternoon

TEA SPECIAL Book your party of 10 or more people and get

10plus % OFF your choice of dessert

March Special 4-Course Meal SOUP

OF THE

D AY

CHOICE

OF APPETIZER Lao Rock & Roll • Baked Lobster Avocado • Escargot • Crab Rangoon

CHOICE

OF

ONE ENTREE

Fisherman Pie • Baked Cornish Hen • Baked Salmon Asian Classic • Cheese Ravioli w/Lobster (*$5 for Lamb Wellington)

Bistro & French Pastry

3441 Waialae Ave.

626-5368 Le Cacao

FREE BIRTHDAY CAKE

with any party of 6 or more people AND purchase of 4-course meal

PLUS CR ÈME BRÛLÉE From

$24.70

3447 Waialae Avenue |

per person expires 3/31/12

739-0993

Now Serving

BRUNCH Daily 10:30am-2pm

| jjfrenchpastry.com

20 | DINING OUT | MAR. 18-24, 2012

1 FREE Shrimp Tempura With your order when you bring in this coupon, 1 per person

Expires March 22, 2012

Hanaki Japanese Cuisine

Serving Oahu’s Ohanas For More Than 14 Yrs. 11:30 am-2:30 pm; 5 pm-9:30 pm (Closed Tuesdays)

MANOA MARKETPLACE (Tons of FREE Parking) 988-1551

EASTER LUNCH BUFFET ✦ Sunday, April 8, 2012 Assortment of Dim Sum, Crab Legs, Char Siu and lots more… $23.95 Adults $18.95 Seniors and Children 3-10 (Children under 3 – free)

GRADUATION Set menu $238 for table of 10 Daily: 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Ala Moana, 4th Flr. Up the Ramp From The Mai Tai Bar 808-947-8818 • www.jadedynastyhawaii.com

New Home of the “Perry & Price Show”

WHERE TO DINE ITALIAN

Ward Centre Auahi St. Shops 596-0066 Kailua 151 Hekili St. 230-8400

Happy Valley Pasta & Pizza 3106 Monsarrat Ave. 737-0080

Il Lupino

JAPANESE

Royal Hawaiian Center 922-3400

Curry King Ward Warehouse 1050 Ala Moana Blvd. #1400 591-8855

Romanos Macaroni Grill Ala Moana Center Hookipa Terrace 356-8300

Chinese Cultural Plaza 100 N Beretania St. 538-1151

Four Seasons Rolls Purchase one order at regular price and receive the second order at

New Hours 5:30 - 6:45pm

50% OFF

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

521-6888 1408 Liliha St.

*Cannot combine with other discounts or specials.

Limit 2 orders per coupon.

(Corner of Liliha & Vineyard Blvd.)

Exp. 3/22/12.

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

Available for lunch & dinner at Kahala location only

4230 Waialae Ave. 737-7188 • 737-7288 Open daily 10am-9pm

Ocean front dining

5

ONLY $

99 each

Kozo Sushi Kahala Mall 738-KOZO Keeaumoku 946-KOZO Moiliili 951-KOZO Pearlridge 483-6805 Pearl City 455-6805

ON ON at McCully

Aina Haina Chop Suey

1110 McCully St. • 946-8833

Aina Haina Shopping Center 373-1303 or 373-4632

www.ononhawaii.com

10% OFF Entire Menu Buffet

Dinner $15.95 Kids $9.00 (Ages 5–12)

10%OFF COUPON

Dine-In and Take-Out Excludes Special Menus Exp 3/31/12

East Honolulu

Dinner for 10 ~ $189 reg. $225 • Chinese Chicken Salad • Salt & Pepper Shrimp • Peking Duck w/Bun • Peking Style • Scallop Egg Soup Pork Chop • Steamed Seabass • Minute Chicken Cake Noodle w/Ginger Onion

Go to www.ononhawaii.com to view Menus and find $5 Coupon

All-Occasion Catering Perfect for Birthday Parties, Family get togethers and more!

Must present coupon for discount.

Not to be combined with any other specials or promotions.

946-2073 Deli Hours: Wed-Sun 6am-2pm After hours catering available

Reservations Recommended

*Free parking available at First Hawaiian Bank

Open 7 Days • 2700 So. King St.

Kobe Japanese Steak House 1841 Ala Moana Blvd.

941-4444

Chinese Restaurant

Lunch $11.95

947-2836

Honolulu 510 Piikoi St. 589-2299

Hifumi Japanese Restaurant

Kids $7.50 (Ages 5–12)

Your choice: • Crispy Gau Gee 10 pcs • Chinese Chicken Salad • Oyster Sauce Chicken with Cake Noodle

Ichiriki Aiea 98-150 Kaonohi St. 484-2222

Chinese Cultural Plaza 536-3035

For up to 20 people

March Specials

1345 South King St. 942-4848

Stadium Market Place 488-9202 Aina Haina 373-4033 Ala Moana 942-9102 Ewa Town Center 683-1003 Kaneohe 247-9595 Kapahulu 735-7700 Kapolei Commons 674-4227 Waikele Center 678-3180 Waiau 485-0227 Ward Center 591-5600 Kukui Grove 808-632-2450 Maui Mall 808-873-7776 Lahaina 808-661-0333 Kona 808-327-6776

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL $15.95 Complete Dinner

Try our healthy & fresh Spring, Summer, Autumn & Winter Rolls

Hinone Mizunone

Genki Sushi

Z Pizza

Maple Garden/Yen King 909 Isenberg Street • 941-6641 www.MapleGardenHawaii.com

2710 South King St. www.fukuyadeli.com

Valet parking available 98-150 Kaonohi St. • Tel: 486-5100

*Menu and prices subject to change.

COMPLIMENTARY UNCLE MOKI’S LAVA FLOW DESSERT WITH THE PURCHASE OF 2 DINNER ENTREES Must present coupon. Not valid with any other discounts or specials. Exp 3/25/12.

OUTRIGGER REEF HOTEL • 2169 KALIA RD. • 923–2277

KAMA‘AINA SPECIAL! LUNCH & DINNER

20% OFF

1 Coupon per group. Must have valid ID. Not combinable with other discounts.

Discounts off regular adult price. No online or photo-copied coupons. Must purchase beverage. Expires 3/30/12

BIRTHDAY SPECIAL! FREE BIRTHDAY MEAL FOR ANY AGE With Family & Group

LUNCH & DINNER

20% OFF

Must have minimum party of 4. One Birthday coupon per party of 4. Coupon valid on actual birthday, ID required. Not combinable with other discounts. Discounts off regular adult price. No online or photo-copied coupons. Must purchase beverage.

Expires 3/30/12

DINING OUT | MAR. 18-24, 2012 |

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WHERE TO DINE Nagoya Ramen

Sakura Terrace Japanese Cafe

Mililani Shopping Center 95-221 Kipapa Dr. #C-15 625-9999

1240 South King Street 591-1181

Sushi Company

2746 Kaimuki Avenue 732-1656

Makino Chaya

Sumo Ramen

98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

Kaneohe 234-6868 Kapolei 693-8808 Market City 737-1868 Kamehameha Shp Cntr 848-8186 Pearl Highlands Cntr 456-8082 99 Ranch Mapunapuna 833-3139

Restaurant Suntory Royal Hawaiian Shpg Cntr 3rd Flr. 922-5511

Tanaka of Tokyo

Choi’s Garden

East, in King’s Village 922-4233 Central, in Waikiki Shopping Plaza 922-4702 West, in Ala Moana Cntr-Hookipa Terrace 945-3443

1303 Rycroft St., Honolulu. HI 596-7555

Ala Moana Hotel, Ground Floor 943-1155

Mon, March 19th thru Sun, April 1st

Got a Sweet Tooth?

Try our freshly brewed Aloha Beer for $3.00, 16oz glass

Executive Chef Nicola Sayada creates all of our delicious desserts in-house.

Enjoy menu items made with our Aloha beers

Don’t forget to make your reservations for our

Easter Brunch Buffet

Sunday, April 8th • 8:30am to 2:00pm

ALA MOANA CENTER MALL LEVEL, MAUKA NEXT TO VICTORIA’S SECRET 946-6388

ROYAL PALACE R E S TA U R A N T

580 Nimitz Hwy. 545-7979 Like us on Facebook for Special Deals & Offers www.samchoyhawaii.com

4510 Salt Lake Boulevard 96818 Stadium Mall, next to Ice Palace LOTS OF PARKING

Offering Buffet & Sit Down Menus

Lunch Buffet (11:00AM-2:00PM) Daily ..................$10.50

Dinner Buffet (5:30pM-8:30PM) Weekends/Holidays..$11.95 Monday – Friday ........$10.95

Yakiniku Million 626 Sheridan St. 596-0799

a cut

BEER FESTIVAL

Entrees • Ehu Braised Short Ribs on Fettuccine • Aloha Dark Baby Ribs • Aloha Lager “Head onâ€? Shrimp

Choon Chun Chicken 1649 Kalakaua Ave. 447-4492

Yuzu Japanese Cuisine & Bar

Contemporary Dining

Appetizers • Ehu Ale Tempura Crusted Sashimi • IPA Kalua Pork Spring Rolls • Ehu Ale Shrimp

94-216 Farrington Hwy #B1-4 678-8058

2700 S. King St. 947-2836

Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen

2400 Koa Ave. 923-7368

Iced Fruit Tea

808 Yong’s BBQ

Sushi King

Odoriko Japanese Restaurant

“Laksa�

House Noodle and Panya

KOREAN

1111 McCully Street 947-5411

above the rest.

2OYAL (AWAIIAN #ENTER s Validated Parking www ILLUPINO COM s 808.922.3400

Now !

Available

Try Our Newest

Southern Style BBQ Our special smoky bourbon barbecue sauce smothered over BBQ Hamburgers Chicken & Ribs (Half or Full Rib Rack)

With our delicious homemade sides:

Cornbread Baked Beans Coleslaw

wagyu new york strip, 14 ounces This Australian, kobe-style beef is masterfully grilled to provide a juicy and tender treat for your palate.

A ďŹ ne steak. A ďŹ ne experience.

Special Party Menu - $185.00 per table of 10 -Scallop Soup -Whole Peking Duck w/ Steamed Buns -Salt & Pepper Shrimp -Seafood Combination w/ Mixed Vegetables -Sweet & Sour or Steamed Fish Filet -Cold Ginger Chicken -Live Lobster with Ginger onion or Black Bean Sauce (2pc.) -House Special Cake Noodle -Steamed Rice Restaurant Hours: 10 AM - 9 PM

Call for Reservations 487-6662 or 486-7410

22 | DINING OUT | MAR. 18-24, 2012

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

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

WHERE TO DINE MEXICAN

PACIFIC RIM

El Charro Mexicano Aiea Restaurant 99-115 Aiea Heights Drive 488-9727

Keo’s Thai Cuisine

THAI

2028 Kuhio Ave. 951-9355

3660 on the Rise

Bangkok Chef

3660 Waialae Ave. 737-1177

1627 Nuuanu Ave. • 585-8839 2955 E. Manoa Rd. • 988-0212 900 N. Nimitz Hwy. • 536-8570

VIETNAMESE

The Ocean House Restaurant

OKAZUYA

2169 Kalia Rd., Outrigger Reef Hotel 923-2277

Fukuya Delicatessen & Catering

Hanaki Restaurant Manoa Marketplace 2756 Woodlawn Drive 988-1551

Nuuanu Okazuya 1351 Nuuanu Ave. 533-6169

98-150 Kaonohi St. 488-4900

City Square 1286 Kalani St. #104 845-4554 Waipio Shopping Center 94-1040 Waipio Uka St.#15 678-2878 Kunia Shopping Center 94-673 Kupuohi St. #B105 676-0843

SHABU SHABU

2710 S. King St. 946-2073

Pho My Lien

Thai Village

Saigon Cuisine 1408 Liliha St. 521-6888

Purchase any entrée* after 6:30pm and receive a FREE Teri Chicken Mini Bento

Sittings at 10:30am and 12:30pm

*Excluding breakfast. Must present coupon.

488-8898

#22

Tom Yun Goong

99-082 Kauhale • Aiea Next to Trina’s Beauty

$20.99 Adults $17.99 Seniors (60 and older) $13.99 Children (3-12)

Smoked Meat & Onions

Sun. & Mon. 10:30am-3pm • Tues.-Sat. 10:30am-9pm Exp. 3/25/12

featuring a variety of Hong Kong Style Dim Sum, soups, salads, stir-fried entrees and desserts

Celebrate Your Birthday

NOW OPEN at 900 N. Nimitz Hwy 536-8570 1627 Nuuanu Ave 585-8839 2955 E. Manoa Rd 988-0212 Mon-Sat 10:30am-9pm; Sun 12n-8pm

Call For Take Out www.bangkokchefexpress.com

Mon-Fri: 6:00 - 10:00 pm Sat, Sun: 5:30 - 10:00 pm • Wine Spectator Award-Winning Wine List • Live Entertainment • Valet Parking

525-8585 Free Parking Mon- Fri after 5pm & All Day Sat & Sun

14 LOCATIONS: Aina Haina 373-4033 Kapahulu 735-7700 Waiau 485-0227 Kaneohe 247-9595 Ala Moana 942-9102 Waikele 678-3180

Stadium Marketplace 488-9202 Ewa Town Center 683-1003 Ward Center 591-5600 Kapolei 674-4227

Kukui Grove 808-632-2450 Maui Mall 808-873-7776 Lahaina 808-661-0333 Kona 808-327-6776

922 5555

Days www.choisgarden.com

CHOI’S GARDEN

KAPIOLANI BLVD.

Specials starting from $7.99 Served Daily 10am-3pm

SPRING SPECIALS Available 3/1 - 4/30/12

Kal-Bi Shortrib Soup…$11.99 Steamed Kal-Bi…….....$18.99 1303 Rycroft Street | Honolulu | HI 96814

(808) 596-7555

50% OFF

Exp. 3/31/12.

www.hyshawaii.com

7

BUY ONE ITEM & GET THE NEXT ONE

Good for any item of equal or lesser value. Original Coupon required. Not valid on retail items or bottled beverages. One discounted item per coupon.

Not combinable with any other offer. No cash value.

2440 Kuhio Ave.

RYCROFT ST.

Mon - Sun 10:30am to 9:00pm Excluding all coupons and other discounts. Dine-in only.

1055 Alakea St.

Reservations Recommended

Open

Lunch

www.themandalayhawaii.com

Proper Attire Required

SHE R ST.IDAN

6.65

$

PIIKOI ST.

OUR IMMENSELY POPULAR TAKE-OUT PLATE LUNCH FOR ONLY...

With us and Receive a complimentary Hy’s Cheesecake & Keepsake Photo For Honoree

88 Piikoi St., Honolulu 593-1200 • kissatencafe.com

Try Our Famous OXTAIL SOUP!

MARCH SPECIAL

“Tender and Tasty.

Everyone Loves Our Oxtail Soup.”

Shumai 43.90 pcs. of

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

SEKIYA’S RESTAURANT & DELICATESSEN

$

Serving Hawaii for 75 Years!

AVAILABLE AT ALL LOCATIONS.

Serving Lunch & Dinner • Take-out Available

2746 Kaimuki Ave

732-1656

www.SekiyasRestaurant.com

ACROSS KAIMUKI H.S.

DINING OUT | MAR. 18-24, 2012 |

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orderoftheday

Story by Kelli Shiroma Photos by Leah Friel

A

t 808 Yong’s BBQ, one can expect great customer service, a friendly atmosphere and homemade dishes. The eatery — under the new management of Yong and Bennett Tom — opened last December and has been serving up Korean local favorites ever since, ranging from meat jun and fried mandoo to kalbi and barbecue beef. The eatery, located in Waipahu, has already attracted a mixture of local customers, many of which frequent the restaurant.

“Everything is homemade and I try to be friends with our customers,” says owner and cook Yong Tom, when asked what makes her restaurant different from others. “(Our) prices are cheaper than other places; the average price per customer is $7.95.”

808 Yong’s BBQ serves a variety of regular plate lunches (comes with two scoops of rice and four side dishes), mini plates (comes with one scoop of rice and two side dishes) and combination plates (comes with two scoops of rice and four side dishes), as well as noodles and soup.

Regular plate lunches feature a variety of entrées — such as Shrimp Tempura Plate ($8.95), Spicy Chicken Wings ($7.95) and Korean Fried Chicken ($8.25) — while

the mini plates offer customers a smaller portion of local favorites, including Kalbi ($7.95), Meat Jun ($6.55) and BBQ Chicken ($6.55). For combination plates ($8.75 each), customers can choose any two from a selection of meats, including barbecue chicken, barbecue beef, garlic chicken and meat jun. The restaurant also features unique dishes under its “new items” section, such as Kimchee Fried Rice ($7.50) and Miso Butterfish ($8.25).

The eatery’s signature item, 808 Special ($10.99), is frequently ordered because of the variety of meats that come with it — kalbi, barbecue beef, barbecue chicken and meat jun. Another popular dish is Kalbi Boneless ($9.95).

“The Kalbi Chicken is popular ($9.95), but the Boneless Kalbi ($9.95) is also (popular),” Yong says.

Many customers order Mini Family Pack ($22.99, feeds two-three people) or the Regular Family Pack ($40.99, feeds four-six people) at the eatery, according to Yong, who states that the meals are a good deal. Mini Family Pack comes with three pieces of kalbi, barbecue chicken and barbecue beef; five pieces of fried mandoo and meat jun; four vegetable sides and rice.

Regular Family Pack comes with six pieces of kalbi, barbecue chicken and barbecue beef; 10 pieces of fried mandoo; 12 pieces of meat jun; four vegetable sides

and 10 scoops of rice.

“The Regular Family Pack is very popular; you can see it includes a lot of portions,” says Yong.

808 Yong’s BBQ offers takeout and catering menus as well. Catering is done for parties of 10 people or more, and the catering menu offers customer favorites such as chicken katsu and barbecue beef.

Catering menus are available for $9.50 per person — featuring dishes such as Jap Chae (long rice), fried mandoo and barbecue chicken — and $12 808 Special ($10.99) with Kalbi, BBQ Chicken, two piece Mandoo, per person, including squash Meat Jun, and four sides. Vegetable side dishes rotate jun, fish jun and more. on a regular basis.

Different daily specials are featured at 808 Yong’s BBQ, each of which has homemade flavors. For example, 808 YONG’S BBQ Homemade Hamburger Steak ($7 for daily special) is already a customer favorite.

WHERE Other daily specials include New York 94-216 Farrington Hwy., Waipahu Steak ($9.50) and the Veggie Plate ($6) — four choices of vegetables with rice.

CALL In addition to its daily specials, 808 678.8058 Yong’s BBQ is currently offering cusHOURS tomers one free regular drink with the purMonday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. chase of one regular plate lunch or combiClosed Sundays nation (coupon must be present to receive drink; offer is valid until March 25).

Boneless Kalbi with four sides ($9.95)

Co-owner Bennett Tom prepares a plate for customer Richlynd Higa.

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Owner and chef Yong H. Tom