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Sushi chef Marc Kusaka gives the sign of the times with one hand while holding a plate of the Nigiri Deluxe with the other. Also pictured are the Shrimp Tempura and the Chirashi sashimi set.
Still the One As it approaches the anniversary of its first year in business, Sushi Ichiban celebrates with a new menu that includes even more sushi and sashimi — thus proving that when it comes to Japanese cuisine, the establishment, like its name, is No. 1. See page 4 | Lawrence Tabudlo photo
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hen it comes to lamb, where do you fall on the food spectrum? Do you consider it to be tender and succulent or gamey and, quite frankly, baaaad? Viewed as one of the most versatile of meats, lamb is surprisingly not a favorite among Americans. But ask any European, Australian or New Zealander and I’m sure they’ll tell you otherwise. And yes, although it may be a bit of an acquired taste, I’ve learned to enjoy this uniquely meaty morsel over the years. So if there are any of you who’ve yet to develop an affinity for lamb, you’re in for a treat. Read on and you may just change your mind after setting your palate on these irresistible lamb creations found at the following “Ono, You Know” establishments.
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The ancient history of Athens along with the impressive views of Santorini, Greece are hard to come by without hopping on a flight to this exquisite destination. However, if you’re yearning for an authentic Greek meal without leaving the comfort of our island home, then head on over to the Greek Marina, and you’re sure to be singing the praises of Zeus and Hera, Apollo and Aphrodite. Located at Koko Marina Center in Hawaii Kai, it offers innovative Greek cuisine in a casual atmosphere. Open for lunch and dinner, owner and chef Tarek Guirguis takes pride in many of the restaurant’s specialties, including Gyros, Souvlaki, Classic Greek Salad and so much more. As a fan of lamb, I must admit that the Greek Marina has some of the best lamb I’ve ever set my chops on. Greek specialties such as the Lamb Souvlaki ($13.95 lunch, $15.95 dinner) grab at the taste buds of hungry patrons, as this tasty dish features savory pieces of
marinated lamb grilled to your liking and then placed on a large skewer with a colorful array of bell peppers. It’s then set atop a heaping portion of rice and Greek Marina’s famous salad. “The marinade consists of a garlic, vinegar, lemon and a Worchestershire sauce, and many people like to use the Taziki sauce that we also offer on the side,” says server Mako Takahama. The Lamb Shank ($15.95) is another popular dinner option that lamb enthusiasts gravitate toward. Soaked in a stewbased tomato sauce with sauteed onions and peas, the lamb shank entree also is served with rice, Greek salad and pita bread. So ono! Greek Marina Koko Marina Center, 7192 Kalanianaole Hwy., #E126 396.8441
Hy’s Steak House Sure, Hy’s Steak House is known for its award-winning steaks and USDA prime Above: The author can’t help but relish the flavors of Lamb Shank ($15.95) at the Greek Marina.
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or the folks at Sushi Ichiban, being at the top means serving the best in Japanese cuisine while utilizing only the freshest of ingredients. Whatever you’re craving, the restaurant has got it — from sashimi sets and sushi maki, to teishoku sets, ramen, curry and more. Indeed, Sushi Ichiban lives up to its name by fulfilling every stomach’s No. 1 3 desire: delicious Japanese cuisine on demand. And with its first anniversary approaching next month, this Waialae Avenue eatery is rolling steadily along — revamping its menu and spotlighting its exemplary sushi picks and chef’s specials.
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Alana Folen | photos by Lawrence Tabudlo Dining Out recently paid a visit to this sushi landmark, where sushi chef Marc Kusaka creates masterpiece upon masterpiece of edible art right before your eyes. Clearly, Kusaka’s mission is to
changes. Tell us what customers can expect of this “new and improved” sushi establishment. Kusaka: We changed up the menu a few weeks ago by sizing it down a bit. We’re now gearing the menu toward having more sushi and fresh sashimi. We are called Sushi Ichiban after all, so we might as well live up to our name (laughs).
DO: There’s no doubt you produce some of the best ensure that only the finest sushi creations around. It sushi is served at Sushi really is a work of art. How Ichiban. did you develop this skill? DO: As Sushi Ichiban approaches its one-year anniversary, it’s important to note that the restaurant has undergone a few
Kusaka: Sushi-making takes years to perfect, but I really enjoy what I do, and I love people’s reactions when they see my
cover story creations. Throughout the years, I’ve learned from many chefs who have influenced my style, especially Shunsuke Torii, Tomonori Nagai, Eiji Suda, Mamoru Tatemori, Isamu Goto, and even the Iron Chef, Masaharu Morimoto. I previously worked as a sushi chef for Morimoto Waikiki.
Hokkaido, for instance, provides a good amount of fish. DO: Would you say you’ve been busier than ever since changing the menu?
Kusaka: Yes, we’ve noticed that more people are ordering off the sushi DO: Although you offer top-notch menu. They also can request special cuisine all around, the sashimi really orders and I’m able to do that as well. stands out. Wouldn’t you agree? DO: It’s evident that it’s all about Kusaka: We have a great variety of the sushi here at Sushi Ichiban, but sashimi sets, including Chirashi ($19), there are also a number of other which has assorted fish, consisting of Japanese favorites on the menu that maguro, salmon, tako hamachi, ebi, are worth mentioning as well, cortobiko and ikura over sushi rice. It’s a rect? very well-liked dish here. Then the Nigiri (Sushi) Deluxe ($23.50) features Kusaka: Of course. Besides sushi, an assortment of sushi we also offer a range of favorites like ama, ebi, other Japanese cuisine, unagi, ika, salmon, like teishoku sets, donhamachi, toro, buri, curry, ramen, maguro, ikura and uni. udon and soba. Our WHERE: 3579 Waialae Ave. Basically, the Nigiri teishoku sets are good Deluxe has a lot of cusoptions for lunch and CALL: 737.8820 tomer favorites. Keep dinner, and the Broiled in mind that the sashiMiso Butterfish HOURS: Open daily, from mi selection is subject ($18.50) is a winner — 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m. to chef’s substitution. basically it’s cod with a nice miso marinade. DO: What would you Other items off our say makes the sushi at teishoku menu include Sushi Ichiban the best? Ton Katsu ($15.95), Chicken Karaage ($15.95), Shrimp Tempura ($16.95), Kusaka: I prepare everything BBQ Kal-Bi ($16.95) and more. All myself and we make our saba here, entrees include miso soup, rice, salad which I marinate and curate myself. with house dressing, sashimi and Also, we really emphasize using fresh dessert. As far as our udon and soba fish and ingredients. I guess you goes, the Nabe Yaki Udon/Soba is a could say that our sushi rice plays a delicious choice and another one of big role in the taste as well — we use our popular items. For $12.95 it has a blend of two types of vinegar. This chicken, vegetables, egg, fish cake gives the rice a little more sheen, and green onion with your choice of rather than just plain white rice. We udon or soba. It also comes with two put a lot of pride and care into our pieces of shrimp tempura. creations, and it’s important to us DO: This is a family-friendly restauthat everything is fresh. In addition, we like changing up our chef’s spe- rant, which means there is something cials every now and then. We do for everyone. Tell us more about what catering as well. you have for the keiki.
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DO: Where does all your fresh fish come from?
Kusaka: We have keiki meals, so they can choose from a selection of teriyaki chicken, mochiko garlic Kusaka: Most of it comes from chicken, chicken katsu, ton katsu, Japan and others we obtain locally. broiled saba or broiled salmon. One The saba, hamachi, kampachi and ika entrée choice is $9.95 and includes are a few that we do get from Japan, two pieces of gyoza, one piece of and those are flown in about twice a shrimp tempura, house salad, rice week from different parts of Japan. and dessert.
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It’s the goal of owners Richard and Millie Chan, along with their daughter, Elizabeth, who serves as counsel and creative director, to provide a guiltfree homemade meal to their patrons — including vegetarians and vegans. “We cater a lot of office parties, school events, graduations, anniversaries, birthday parties and more,” says Elizabeth with a smile. “You name it, we’ll do it.” Millie Chan oversees all catering duties for the restaurant and is avail-
able day and night to assist customers interested in having I Love Country Cafe be a part of their next special occasion. “When catering parties or events, we usually like to work with a budget and work with the customer to create a perfect menu,” Elizabeth says. With a slew of tantalizing selections to choose from — Kiawe Grilled Steak, Veggie Chow Mein and fresh fruit — your party guests won’t be disappointed.
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1 Fresh Fruit Platter ($55.95, medium tray) 2 Veggie Chow Mein ($39.99, medium tray) 3 Kiawe Grilled Steak ($72.99, medium tray) 4 I Love Country Cafe’s Adela Visitation and Millie Chan with one of the restaurant’s sweet treats.
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Whenever your taste buds start fantasizing about sunbursting tomatoes, hopelessly aromatic basil and the buttery smoothness of artichoke hearts, there’s a simple solution — Zpizza is just around zee corner. So bon voyage and bon appétit, because everyone deserves an escape now and then, vegetarians included. Besides being a dedicated vegetarian, Rasa Fournier also is a very capable fill-in for Terri Hefner, our regular VO writer. Terri returns from vacation next week. Pipikaula Mashed Potatoes. That’s one of the ono items at the Aloha Friday Luncheon Show buffet on May 20, 11:30 am. Island faves also include Grilled Mahimahi, Shoyu Chicken, Laulau, Lomi Salmon, salads and desserts. Enjoy live entertainment by Mailani, Mark Yamanaka and the group Hi`ikua (pictured). Make reservations now for this always sold-out show, emceed by Hawaiian 105 KINE’s Billy V and streamed live on the web at 940AM Hawaii.com. $25 per person inc. tax, tip, and discount valet parking… Dots & Dashes. Welcome back Manoa DNA as they return to our stage each Saturday, 6-9 pm, after Golden Week gigs in Japan…Don’t miss Hi`ikua and our kihoalu king Cyril Pahinui at this weekend’s Hawaii Book & Music Festival. Hi`ikua performs at the Main Stage on Sat, May 14, 4 pm. Pahinui holds court with his slack key stylings and vocals on Sun, May 15, 3 pm. Free.
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It’s Cake — for Goodness Sake! Nobody helps celebrate the ‘cake season’ better than Napoleon’s Bakery Story by Sarah Pacheco | Photos by Nathalie Walker 1
t’s that time of year again, that special time between May and July when the air smells just a bit sweeter, the clouds appear just a tad fluffier, and weekends are filled with a never-ending array of celebrations.
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Ah, yes, all of this can only mean one thing: Cake season is upon us. “May, June and July seem to be ‘cake season’ due to the many graduation parties, Mother’s and Father’s days and birthdays being celebrated,” says Jan Tsukazaki, Napoleon’s Bakery general manager. And what better way to start this most-delicious seasons than with a custom decorat-
ed cake from Napoleon’s Bakery? Available in quarter sheet (24 pieces, $40.75), half sheet (48 pieces, $61.25) and full sheet (96 pieces, $96.75) sizes, Napoleon’s Bakery decorated cakes come in flavors including Chantilly, Dobash, Chocolate Chiffon, Orange Chiffon, Vanilla Chiffon, Haupia, Peach Bavarian, Guava and Dream Cake. “Our cakes are special because they are chiffon cakes made from scratch using the best ingredients we can find,” Tsukazaki says. A tri-flavor Neapolitan creation also can be ordered for an added charge, while the popular, limited edition Red Velvet flavor is back, but only for orders made and picked up during the month of May. Standard-size Red Velvet cakes ($18.15) and cupcakes ($2.55 each) also are available. “We started offering the Red Velvet cake as a special flavor for Mother’s Day, and it gained in popularity so we added it to other special occasions
like Valentine’s Day and Christmas,” Tsukazaki explains. “Personally, Dobash and Chantilly are my favorites,” adds the self-proclaimed chocoholic. “But, when I have the Haupia cake, I can’t get over how good it is.” That mouth-watering flavor can be attributed to Napoleon’s commitment to quality ingredients. For example, the haupia for Napoleon’s classic Haupia cake is made every morning using fresh coconut cream rather than coconut milk, which gives the custard a richer, creamier texture and “real” coconut flavor. “By ‘real,’ I mean natural, much like eating fresh spoon meat coconut,” Tsukazaki says. “We cook each batch of haupia fresh here — it doesn’t come frozen or in a can from the Mainland. “And our Chantilly icing,” she adds, “is made daily from butter, cane sugar, milk and eggs,
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Where: Various locations on Oahu, including all 24 Zippy’s and ACE Express locations Hours: Most locations open 24 hours daily Online: napoleonsbakery.com Note: Napoleon’s Bakery online cake ordering was launched in March 2009 to provide customers an added option of ordering decorated cakes out of the convenience of their homes. All decorated cake orders must be placed at least five days in advance.
7 which we cook very slowly over a long period of time to get it to the right consistency.” Every Napoleon’s Bakery dessert is made in much the same manner — fresh every day from ingredients that include C&H cane sugar, highquality cocoa, canola oil and fresh fruits like bananas and strawberries. And if the price of a certain product goes up, Tsukazaki says they continue to use it to avoid sacrificing the taste and quality of a tried and true recipe. “We made a conscious decision to use the best ingredients we can, even if it means our products cost more than the competition,” she asserts. “Our signature Napples are made with butter, which just cannot be
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duplicated with any margarine or butter replacement — it just wouldn’t be the same flaky, buttery product we have all come to love.” Customers also have come to love the designs that grace the tops of each custom decorated cake. Design options range from Standard Decoration (confetti, roses or lei) to a more elaborate Photo Cake, in which customers can upload a photo of their choice at napoleonsbakery.com and have the picture transferred to their cake. Or opt to have a combination of the two. “Each cake design is unique to what the customer wants,” says Tsukazaki, who began her career at Napoleon’s as a pastry chef when the restaurant chain
first opened in 1983. “Our cake decorators are very talented artists; they have the intrinsic artistic talent and over the years have learned to transfer their technique from paint brushes to icing and decorating bags. It takes practice, practice, practice to hone their skills.” Once the cake is taken care of, grab a sweet party favor or two from Napoleon’s Hot N’ Fresh operations, conveniently located within select Napoleon’s locations. “We wanted to offer hot, freshly made dessert items like malasadas and andagi that would be ideal for people to pick up and take home,” Tsukazaki explains. The first Hot N’ Fresh opened in 2004 within the Ala Moana Napoleon’s Bakery, and soon more popped up in
Ewa, Makiki and most recently Wahiawa and Koko Marina, adding local favorites like sugar and cinnamon malasadas ($7.25 per dozen), andagi (70 cents each) and jin dui ($1.15 for three pieces) to the restaurant’s already impressive resume of confectionary treats. “Customers are saying our malasada is the best they ever had,” Tsukazaki says with pride. “Each order is made fresh, so there is a wait time, but there’s nothing like a hot malasada. “The other favorite is the andagi, an Okinawan donut,” she adds. “It’s something you find at carnivals and special occasions, but now you can have it any time at Hot N’ Fresh.” Ah, yes, it truly is the most wonderful time of the year.
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Ho Ho knows how to party it up or the hungry diner, Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine in Kapolei has anything and everything to satisfy your appetite. Located at The Marketplace at Kapolei, this West Oahu eatery allows customers to choose from its all-you-can-eat evening buffet, which is offered Monday through Thursday for $15.95 per person and Friday through Sunday for $17.95. The lunch buffet also is served daily, priced at $9.50 Monday through Friday and $10.95 Saturday and Sunday. Although the buffet line is
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tomers can order these entrees off the menu as well. The crab legs are priced at $15.95, while the shrimp dish costs $9.50. “We’re especially known for our buffet and dim sum, but we really want to promote our party menu just in time for graduation parties,” she explains. “We have many party trays that people will love.” The Salt and Pepper Shrimp party tray ($21.99 for 31 pieces) will put the spice in any party as these flavorful crustaceans are seaHo Ho soned with just the right amount of salt and Chinese Cuisine pepper, and a sprinkle Where: of garlic. Chan says the Marketplace at Kapolei, Beef Broccoli ($27.95, 590 Farrington Hwy. #A1 small party tray) also is a Call: classic dish at Ho Ho 692.9880 Chinese Cuisine, and can easily be considered the Hours: life of the party. With more Dine-in area, than 50 items on the party Open 10 a.m., daily menu and party trays available in small, medium, large, deluxe and jumbo diverse, featuring Chinese sizes, the restaurant can favorites like orange chicken, accommodate all your sweet and sour spare ribs, catering needs. cold ginger chicken, fried rice and fried noodles, manager Crystal Chan claims most customers prefer the restaurant’s 1 Salt and Pepper Crab Legs ($15.95) seafood selection. “The top items here at Ho 2 Beef Broccoli party tray Ho Chinese Cuisine are the ($27.95) 3 Salt and Pepper Shrimp party Salt and Pepper Crab Legs tray ($21.99) and Salt and Pepper Shrimp,” says Chan, adding that cus- Leah Friel photos
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nation Taro Basket is even more intriguing as this flaBeside the appealing vorful arrangement is seafood selections and served in an edible taro savory vegetables, Golden bowl. “This is a special dish to Palace’s Seafood Combime because growing up in Hawaii is like a melting pot, and in this dish we have everything working Golden Palace together,” says manager Gary Lam, whose father, Where: Howard, owns the restau111 N. King St. rant. “We have the bowl Honolulu that is keeping our community all together.” Call: Although Golden Palace 521.8268 has put its own signature Hours: twist on this popular dish, Monday – Sunday, it still resembles the taro 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. bowls served in China. “You would find this dish in many restaurants By Chris Fleck
here and in China,” Lam says. “Basically, the way the shrimp is marinated and the flavoring of the seafood, in general, is what sets us apart from other restaurants.” The Seafood Combination Taro Basket ($9.95) comes together with broccoli, Chinese snow peas, carrots and a variety of stir-fried prepared seafoods, including squid, shrimp and scallops. The edible basket is made of finely shredded taro, shaped into a bowl and slowly fried to keep its shape. “With regular dishes you get the veggies and seafood. But here, you have the taro too, and taro
after being fried smells really good and the taste is delicious,” says Lam, who has been working in his father’s restaurants since he was a young boy. Howard Lam has been cooking Chinese cuisine for more than 40 years, having started as a cook in Hong Kong before immigrating to Honolulu in the 1970s. He opened Golden Palace in 2001. “As with most Chinese families, everyone has to do their part,” says Gary Lam. “So I am here managing and trying to help to keep things running smoothly, keeping the customers happy.”
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Prices slightly higher in Kahului. Restaurant prices: Ginger Miso Chicken $6.75, Spaghetti with Garlic Bread $6.05. Offer good from May 2 - 31, 2011. Offer not valid with any other promotional offers, coupons and discount cards. While supplies last. Other restrictions may apply.
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he lines that regularly stream out the door — particularly on Saturdays — from the crack of dawn to right after the lunch rush, leave little doubt that Fukuya Deli and Catering remains a preferred eatery for Honolulu’s hungry. Credit the variety of food selection available, says owner Arrison Iwahiro. “We’re trying to keep a traditional style of local Japanese food, which refers to the term okazuya,” he explains. “That means you can choose the items that go into your bento or your lunch. We’re trying to keep that tradition; it’s an older style. If you come to an okazuya or any other type of deli, every place has a few items that others don’t have, and that’s what makes you different. We put out a fair amount of items,
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selection-wise.” While Iwahiro has been the restaurant owner for a little more than a decade, Fukuya Deli and Catering has been his family’s business since 1939. From a small business that once served quarry workers at the University of Hawaii, Fukuya Deli and Catering has since expanded its menu and services. “We started going into catering, and during the early ‘60s to maybe the mid-’70s, we got very popular with weddings,” Iwahiro says. “Every weekend almost, we would do weddings.” Iwahiro acknowledges that, with the transition in choice of many wedding venues — from churches to more hotels — weddings are no longer the business’s prime event, in terms of catering. But the restaurant remains a popular choice for many on other occasions. “Funeral catering is the biggest part of our business right now, as far as the catering side is concerned,” Iwahiro confirms. Some of Fukuya’s most requested menu items for both catering and walk-ins include the different varieties of chicken, among other sushi and à la carte items, according to Iwahiro. “Our chickens are really popular — mochiko chicken, fried chicken, nori chicken,” he says. “The shrimp tempura goes out a lot; the potato hash and our fish selection are pretty popular. We don’t have a real ‘sig-
nature dish,’ but we’re known for our sushi and mochi.” Because of Fukuya’s reputable mochi, special events like Girls’ Day, Boys’ Day and New Year’s Day are especially important to the eatery.
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“Boys’ Day and Girls’ Day are tied to mochi, so that’s why we do this (special snacks),” Iwahiro explains. “New Year’s is another big mochi day. For Christmas, we basically have our regular items — the snacks and cookies — and try to dress them up a bit.”
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Fukuya Deli and Catering WHERE: 2710 S. King St. CALL: 946.2073 HOURS: Wednesday–Sunday, 6 a.m.-2 p.m. WEB: www.fukuyadeli.com
For walk-ins at Fukuya Deli, the average price range is $6-12, according to Iwahiro. With the delicatessen’s custom-order bento style, consumers determine the price of their meals. Deli selections range from chow funn noodles ($1.50) and potato hash ($0.95) to fish patties ($1.65) and egg maki ($4.90). “It depends on what you get; it’s a wide range,” Iwahiro says. “Certain items, like the miso butterfish, are expensive, and some people will get two, so that plate lunch (price) goes real high already.” Iwahiro is looking to add a few more items to the
1 Owner Arrison Iwahiro with a platter of assorted sushi 2 Baked Ahi Belly (price varies) 3 Cookies and mochi for special occasions
5 Garlic Chicken (price varies) 6 Fresh Onion Poke with Inamona ($2.75/small, $5.50/large) 7 BBQ Roll ($4.60)
9 Fresh Spicy Poke ($2.75/small, $5.50/large) 10 Hot Dog Roll ($4.35) 11 Karaage Chicken (price varies)
8 Shoyu Pork (price varies)
4 Teri Ahi Burger (price varies)
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eatery’s menu. The most recently added items on the catering menu include the nori chicken and the furikake mahimahi. Regardless of possible menu changes, however, Iwahiro continues to emphasize the quality of his products’ appearance. “We take a lot of time and effort to make things as presentable and as nice as possible,” Iwahiro states. “We try to do a good job, presentation-wise and service-wise. It’s not just quantity (that’s important) … it’s the quality.” 9
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pupu picks
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ake yourself at home at Canton House Restaurant, located in the heart of Chinatown, where owner Yat Quon Lee and staff serve up mouth-watering Cantonese dishes for your dining pleasure. After opening its doors in 2009, Canton House has since received rave reviews from customers. “We offer all kinds of dim sum and serve it made-to-order every day from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.,” says manager Peggy Li. “Our most popular dim sum are spare ribs, shrimp with chives dumpling, spring rolls, fried shrimp and sticky rice.” With close to 40 varieties of dim sum all priced at $2.08, it’s no wonder that both locals and tourists constantly return for more. Li says the Pork Hash and Manapua are two classic dim sum options that you can’t pass up.
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Call: 942.7622 Hours: 8-11 a.m., breakfast; 11
Kit n Kitchen stocks up on new appetizers By Kyle Galdeira iners familiar with Kit n Kitchen’s extensive and diverse Eurasian cuisine will be pleased to know that the popular eatery has added two pupu items to its impressive array 4 of appetizers. Kit n Kitchen owner and namesake Kit Yiu beamed as he unveiled the new offerings that will be available in concurrence with Dining Out’s publication. In other words, as you read this, the dishes are available for enjoyment at the Varsity Center restaurant, located across from Puck’s Alley and just off University Avenue. The Fresh Clams ($9.95) is a hearty bowl of fresh steamed
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Notes: The special 99-cent appetizer menu allows diners who purchase two regular entrees to receive one item off the designated menu for just 99 cents.
Manila clams infused with vegetables and a special mix of spices prepared Szechuan style. “It’ll numb your lips; there are special spices inside,” says Kit’s wife, May. Also new to the menu is the Lamb Cave ($9.95), a colorful amalgamation of thin, tender slices of roasted lamb leg with crisp romaine lettuce, cucumber, fresh-diced tomatoes and sour cream wrapped in a grilled tortilla cave and served with roasted potatoes. Kit n Kitchen also offers a special discounted menu for those interested in trying some of the eatery’s other popular
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“With the pork hash, we fill the dumpling wrap with a mix of pork and mushrooms — it’s very tasty,” states Li, noting that diners also can pair it with a hint of shoyumustard or chili sauce for an added kick. “Our manapua can be ordered baked or steamed and is filled with pieces of barbecue pork marinated in a special sauce,” she says. “Usually customers will order entrees to go along with their dim sum, like Look Funn ($2.88), Rice Soup ($4.35), Noodles and Fried Rice ($6.72-$7.68),” Li adds. And while it can be a bit difficult to come across food as equally delicious as it is good for you, Li says all dishes at Canton House are made with the customers’ health in mind. “We really focus on making our food healthy, using less salt and MSG,” she explains.
Canton House Restaurant appetizers. With the 99-cent menu, customers may order one of six specially priced pupus along with an order of two regular entrees. The items eligible for the special include the Eggplant Parmesan, Grilled Beef, Mini 8 Inch Chef’s Pizza, Escargot, Tomato Seafood Soup and the Spicy Mussels. “It’s a very cool thing when people walk in the door and see the special,” Kit says, “especially for people that haven’t been here before, or for those who bring their friends to try our menu for the first time.”
Where: 162 N. Hotel St.
Call: 521.3788
Hours: Open daily 7 a.m.-4 p.m.
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1 Grilled Beef Tongue ($7.95, bottom left), Kit's Sampler ($9.95, top) and Garlic Grilled Beef ($8.95, bottom right) 2 Escargot ($5.95) and Exotic Sandy Wing ($5.95) 3 Lamb Cave ($9.95) 4 Spicy Clams ($9.95)
1 Manapua and Pork Hash ($2.08) 2 Manager Peggy Li with Manapua and Pork Hash.
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Leah Friel photos
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Hours: Kamomi (left) and Zelda Kanoa enjoy a meal at one of their favorite spots, SushiSan. Leah Friel photo
nter the world of upscale, kaiten-style dining at SushiSan, located on Kapiolani Boulevard adjacent to Bank of Hawaii’s Ala Moana branch. Owner Jay Kim opened this sushi lover’s haven in March, offering diners freshly made sushi, udon, donburi and more — all within a chic and modern atmosphere. Customers can select their dish of choice off the conveyor belts, which move in opposite directions for better selection, or they may
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1 The Rack of Lamb ($59.95) has always been a signature item at Hy’s Steak House.
4 Enjoy a Thursday special Lamb Shank ($14.95) at The Fat Greek.
2 The Fat Greek’s Lamb Souvlaki Salad ($10)
5 The Fat Greek manager Daniel Provenza shares some of the restaurant’s best-kept lamb secrets with the author.
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side, either on the chop or served ing, “What about the lamb?” Let’s removed from the make this simple: Hy’s Steak rib bones itself. The House offers some of the best secret behind Hy’s lamb on the island! But don’t tender lamb, you could say, lies take my word for it — rather, let in the seasoning. All lamb racks the lamb speak for itself. are dry marinated with robust “Our Rack of Lamb has always herbs, including marjoram, rosebeen one of our signature items,” mary, thyme and bay leaf, then says Hy’s general manager Bob seasoned with garlic, salt and Panter. “Until about a year ago, pepper to enhance the flavor. Hy’s offered only a full-rack “Hy’s also does very tasty (eight ribs) of Australian Spring Lamb Chops ($59.95), same specLamb. On the menu we still have ifications as the full rack, but cut the full rack, but for smaller into four double chops, started appetites we now offer a half and finished over the kiawe Rack of Lamb. wood fire,” Panter says. “The Priced at $59.95, the Full Rack chops are served with our is served with mint jelly, vegeta- Tropical Fruit Chutney instead of bles du jour and your choice of the mint jelly.” rice or potatoes. For $39.95 diners can order the Half Rack Hy’s Steak House served with the same accompa2440 Kuhio Ave. niments. 922.5555 And to add to the fine dining experience here at this Waikiki The Fat Greek eatery, all lamb is carved tableDon’t let the name fool you — – From page 2
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daikon in a zesty tomato sauce served over Basmati rice. Be sure to save room for the side salad and pita bread that comes with the dish. The Fat Greek is all For the diner on a diet, I about Mediterraneanhighly recommend the Lamb style healthy food that Souvlaki Salad, featuring a will make you thin and medley of mixed greens, ready for summer! tomato, bell peppers, onions, What’s more is that the purple cabbage and more cuisine is not only delitopped off with the most cious, but affordable. alluring pieces of lamb. With two locations, on Perfectly paired with a side Waialae Avenue and in of taziki sauce and lemon, Waikiki, owner Francois your taste buds will definiteProvenza says it’s his misly be thanking you. sion to give patrons a Free parking for the refreshing taste of the Waikiki location is available Mediterranean Sea. at the Waikiki Marina, as the Of course, what would a top- Shank ($14.95). restaurant will gladly validate. Make Thursdays the day you notch Greek establishment be without amazing lamb? Manager pay a visit to this authentic Greek The Fat Greek Daniel Provenza immediately eatery, as the Lamb Shank is a 3040 Waialae Ave. and Thursday special. This special presented me with the most 1831 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite unbelievably ono lamb entrees, consists of an enticingly hearty 201 lamb shank, adorned with fresh including the famous Lamb 734.0404 and 941.3444 carrots, squash, zucchini and Souvlaki Salad ($10) and Lamb
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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so why not start the day off right with a morning meal at Ocean House Restaurant? Located within the Outrigger Reef Hotel, the beachfront eatery serves a mix of traditional and local breakfast favorites, including Eggs Benedict ($14), Paniolo Morning Wrap ($14) and the Neptune Omelet ($16). To make this one-of-a-kind dish, the chefs at Ocean House start with specially seasoned blue crab meat, then add tomato, Porcini mushrooms, zucchini, apple-wood smoked bacon and jack cheese to the mix. “If that isn’t enough to make you hungry, the omelet is then topped with our wild mushroom lobster cream sauce,” says breakfast manager Chris Cole. For those who prefer their breakfast on the sweeter side, Cole notes that Ocean House recently added a macadamia nut cream sauce and toasted coconut flakes to its already-popular Belgian Waffle ($15). “It is a delightful upgrade from maple syrup,” he says, “and the nuts/coconut flakes add a great texture to the waffle.”
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ith open-air dining set amidst plantation-home décor and a front-row view of Waikiki Beach, Ocean House Restaurant allows diners to eat like celebrities — and, in some cases, with the rich and famous. “We do get frequent visits by celebrities,” admits Chris Cole, breakfast manager at the beachfront restaurant. “Justin Bieber joined us for dinner not so long ago, and many members of the cast of the new TV series Off The Map have joined us for breakfast.” Looking over the elaborate menu, it’s enticing to imagine just what these stars may have ordered. Would the Sizzling Ahi Carpaccio ($14.50), Seafood Lau Lau ($26.50) or Crab Stuffed Mahi Mahi ($28.50) have caught their eyes? Or would the Coconut Lobster Skewers ($13.50), Hawaiian Salt & Pepper Steak ($28.50), Pulehu Prime Rib ($29.50) and Lilikoi Misoyaki Butterfish ($31.50) have been more to their liking? “Having great service with a wonderful view and good food really make Ocean House a nice place to eat,” Cole says. “Add that to the fact that we are located in the Outrigger Reef Hotel, literally on one of the best beaches in the world, and you can see why Ocean House is a destination for an occasion, special or not!” And when it comes to sustainability, Ocean House is a superstar in its own right. The restaurant proudly serves sustainable seafood and farm-fresh, seasonal produce from local sources. In a conscious effort to conserve water — something always at the forefront, considering Ocean House’s proximity to the Pacific Ocean — waiters will only serve water upon request.
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Macadamia Nut Bread is baked fresh every day. Nathalie Walker photos
Ocean House breakfast manager Chris Cole presents the always-appetizing Fresh Fruit Sunrise ($13).
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Fresh wild raspberries, blackberries and strawberries top off the dish. Those seeking slightly lighter, healthier fare can delight in the Fresh Fruit Sunrise ($13), a fresh assortment of honeydew, cantaloupe, pineapple, berries and papaya topped with a touch of Greek yogurt, granola and a drizzle of honey, all served within a pineapple bowl. “We recently started baking small loaves of bread,” adds Cole of the new specialties that are served as a side dish ($4) or as part of Ocean House’s Continental Breakfast ($11). “Right now, we have a Banana Nut Bread and a Macadamia Nut Bread,” he adds. “We bake them
fresh daily and add just the right amount of nuts for the perfect texture. We are really excited about them and have received great reviews.”
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Butternut Squash & Lobster Bisque with Crispy Seafood Dumpling Serves 4 | by Chef Chai Chaowasaree Ingredients: • 4 cups diced butternut squash • 2 cups lobster stock (can substitute with vegetable or chicken stock) • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil • 1/2 tablespoon chopped garlic • 2 tablespoons chopped onions • 2 tablespoons chopped celery • 2 bay leaves • 2 springs fresh thyme • 1 cup heavy cream • pinch of pepper • salt, to taste (some lobster or chicken stock may already be salty) Preparation: • In a soup pot with medium heat, add vegetable oil, celery and onion. Sauté for a minute, then add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
• Add butternut squash and chicken stock and cook about 15-20 minutes until squash is soft. • Add heavy cream, salt and pepper and puree in blender until soup is smooth.
Crispy Seafood Dumpling Ingredients: • 8 spring roll wrappers • 4 medium-size shrimp, finely chopped • 2 scallops, finely chopped • 1/2 cup crab meat • 1/2 whole egg, beaten • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions • 1/4 tablespoon garlic powder • 1/4 tablespoon onion powder • pinch of paprika
• pinch of pepper and Aloha shoyu, to taste • 2 cups vegetable oil for deep-frying dumpling Preparation: • Combine shrimp, crab meat and scallop with one-half of beaten egg, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, green onions, pepper and shoyu sauce. • Scoop in one-half tablespoon of mixture and wrap with spring roll skin. Repeat for all wrappers. • Pre-heat oil to 320 degrees and fry dumpling about 2 minutes, or until golden crisp. Set aside. • When ready to serve soup, add a big dot of whipped cream and top with fried seafood dumpling.
We have been partnering with Dining Out for 11 years. A few months ago we started serving New England style breakfast. Dining Out helped spread the word and breakfast at Kit N Kitchen has become very popular and busy!
Kit and May Yiu / Kit N Kitchen 1010 University Ave., Varsity Center 942-7622 / www.kitnkitchen.com
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Breakfast
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Lunch Dinner After Midnight
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Alcohol served
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Online
Tropics Bar & Grill
Panya 711 Queen St. 597-8880 1111 Bishop St. #4 536-8363 Ala Moana Center 946-6388 Royal Hawaiian Center 791-2969
Fendu Boulangerie 2752 Woodlawn Dr. Manoa Marketplace 988-4310
La Palme D’or Ala Moana Center - Mall Level Mountain side, next to Shirokiya 941-6161
BUFFET Camellia Buffet
Larry’s Bakery
2005 Kalia Road Hilton Hawaiian Village (Ali‘i Tower) 949-4321
Catering
Located inside of Zippy’s
BAKERY
Atlantis Seafood & Steak 2284 Kalakaua Avenue 922-6868
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19 36 S. Kin g S t . 941-2835 L o c al J apan ese S t y l e Di n i ng Di n ner 5 - Mi d ni g h t • L ate Pupus 10 - 2am
LUNCH 10:30am-2:30pm...$15.95 DINNER 2:30pm-10pm......$22.95
KIDS EAT FREE
FREE ENTREE ON YOUR B-DAY! PERSON w/ Valid ID & *BIRTHDAY ADULT (guests) to qualify. *2FREE * ENTREE (up to $19 value).
* *
MONDAY & TUESDAY KIDS - Ages 2 to 7 years old. 1 Child per Adult
Scallop Egg Soup Chinese Chicken Salad Peking Duck with Bun Steamed Sea Bass Ginger Onion Shrimp Pepper Salt Peking Style Island Pork Chop Minute Chicken Cake Noodle Steamed Rice
FREE PARKING!
2494 S. Beretania St.
WHERE TO DINE Koko Cafe
Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine
Hale Koa Hotel, 2055 Kalia Road 955-0555 Call for eligibility details. 949-4321
590 Farrington Hwy 692-9880
Makino Chaya
CATERERS
162 N. Hotel St. 521-3788
1221 S. King St. • 597-8088 4230 Waialae Ave., Kahala 737-7188
Canton Seafood Restaurant 923 Keeaumoku St. 955-3388
1132 Cafe
Yakiniku Camellia Buffet
999 Bishop Street • 526-1777 1132 Bishop St. Ste.131 • 521-1837
2494 S. Beretania St. 944-0449
Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant
Chin’s Chinatown Restaurant
CAFE
A Catered Experience Anytime Cafe
94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd. 677-7744
Market City Shopping Center 2919 Kapiolani Blvd 735-3888
Kahai Street Kitchen 237 Kalihi Street, 845-0320
by Chef JJ
May Lunch Specials
• Hibachi Chicken, Shrimp Kabob, & Mahi Mahi
Lunch Menu
• Top Sirloin & Spicy Shrimp on Pasta
or
Prefix Menu
• Shrimp TrioTempura, Kabob, & Sizzling Spicy
1023 Maunakea St. 521-4492
111 N. King St. 521-8268
Chin’s Harbor View Restaurant
Happy Day Chinese Restaurant
1 Aloha Tower Drive, #283 538-9881
3553 Waialae Ave. 738-8666
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Book your GRAD PARTIES NOW!
Your Choice from
4-Course Meal $24.70plus tax
12
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955-1764
Open 24 Hours 1860 Ala Moana Blvd. Validated Parking
3-Course Menu
820 W. Hind Dr. Aina Haina Shopping Center 373-1303 or 373-4632
Canton House Restaurant
Golden Duck
Aloha Tower Mkt place 585-6360 Westridge Mall 486-5100
$
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Prime Rib & Shrimp Scampi Includes Soup or Salad & Ice Cream
922-6868
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5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tuesday – Saturday Rainbow Tower Hilton Hawaiian Village® Validated Valet and Self-Parking Available
D I N I N G O U T | M AY 1 5 - 2 1 , 2 0 1 1 | 2 1
WHERE TO DINE Hee Hing Restaurant
Maple Garden /Yen King
449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544
909 Isenberg St. 941-6641
Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant Ala Moana Shopping Center 1450 Ala Moana Blvd. 4th Floor - Ho’okipa Terrace 947-8818
ON ON
Seafood Village Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa
2065 S. Beretania St. 946-3828
Little Villlage Noodle House 1113 Smith St. 545-3008
Street Level, 2424 Kalakaua Ave, #102 971-1818
New Liu’s Chop Suey Kam Shopping Center 1620 N. School Street, #120 847-1234 / 841-8668
1055 Alakea St. 525-8585
Angelo Pietro Honolulu 1585 Kapiolani Blvd. #110 941-0555
Liliha Square 524-1628
ton ton ramen FINE
RAMEN
Don Ho’s Island Grill Aloha Tower Marketplace 528-0807
Fresh Catch 45-1118 Kam Hwy 235-POKE (7653) 3109 Waialae Ave 735-POKE (7653)
FAMILY DINING
Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant
Mandalay (The)
Hale Koa Hotel, 2055 Kalia Road 955-0555 Call for eligibility details.
1110 McCully St. at McCully 946-8833
Mini Garden Orient & Vegetarian Cuisine new
Bibas
On On at McCully
I Love Country Cafe 885 Queen St. 4725 Bougainville Dr. 783-7901
NO MSG ADDED!
HOUSE
CHAR SIU RAMEN
KOREAN CUISINE
Cupcake Bouquets Custom Cookies • Cakes Gift Baskets • Fundraising
We use special Pork Belly. Original Japanese style, more soft, more tasty and NO MSG. You have to try it!
• LUNCH $15.95 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM • DINNER $22.95 2:30 PM -10 PM
Back by Popular Demand Our Famous Cinnamon Bread!
FREE GYOZA
4369 Lawehana St. (across Target in Salt Lake) www.larrysbakery.com or find us on
(3 pieces) with purchase of any regular orders 2pm - 6pm
677-5388
Kal Bi, Sirloin, Chicken, Sashimi Spicy Pork, Oysters (Fri/Sat/Su) Char Siu Ramen
*DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGESWITH THIS AD. EXP. 5/31/11.
94-050 Farrington Hwy. • Waipahu, HI 96797
Celebrate Your Graduate’s Achievement! Create Your Own Graduation Menu from $10.95 per person. Pupu, Custom, Hawaiian & Prime Rib Menus also available!
930 McCully St. • 951-0511/951-0611 Get a zpassport and take your tastebuds around the world to Morocco, Greece, France, Italy and other countries. Start collecting your stamps with each pizza purchase and earn FREE PIZZA while savoring these international flavors. Casablanca | Greek | Provence | Napoli
Available for events booked through August 31, 2011.
zpizza Kailua (Next to Boots & Kimo’s) 151 Hekili St. Kailua (808) 230-8400
Minimum 25 guests, delivery fees may apply.
Call
677-7744 to order or visit www.acateredexperience.com for more info.
zpizza Ward Centre (Auahi Streetfront) 1200 Ala Moana Blvd. Honolulu (808) 596-0066
Promotional period: April 1- May 26, 2011.
IMMENSELY POPULAR TAKE-OUT PLATE LUNCH $ FOR.....
#2
NOW OPEN at 900 N. Nimitz Hwy 536-5870 536-8570
Ahead! Let us help with ALL of your catering needs. DELICIOUS PARTY TRAYS no Foods! O Hawaii’s 1st Choice For Catering!
CATERING HOTLINE 783-7901
1627 Nuuanu Ave 585-8839 2955 E. Manoa Rd 988-0212
Call For Take Out
www.bangkokchefexpress.com 2 2 | D I N I N G O U T | M AY 1 5 - 2 1 , 2 0 1 1
Graduation Parties
Fish Patties
6.25
Mon-Sat 10:30am-9pm; Sun 12n-8pm
• PRIVATE PARTY ROOM • CONVENIENT PARKING
www.ilovecountrycafehawaii.com www.chinatownexpress-hawaii.com
WHERE TO DINE IHOP
Kenny’s Restaurant
Panya Bistro • Bakery • Bar
Wailana Coffee House
Waikiki - 1850 Ala Moana Blvd • 949-4467 Waikiki - Kuhio & Lewers • 921-2400 Pearl City - Times Sq. SC • 486-4467 Kaneohe - Windward Mall • 235-4467 Hilo - Prince Kuhio Plaza • 959-2600
1620 N. School St. 841-0931
Ala Moana Center, Mauka - Mall Level 946-6388
1860 Ala Moana Blvd. 955-1764
J2 Asian Fusion
Kenny’s Express Hawaiian BBQ 2nd Floor, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center 922-9333
Restaurant Epic Zippy’s
1131 Nuuanu Ave. 587-7877
Call the one nearest you.
Kani Ka Pila Grille
Shakey’s Pizza Parlor
2169 Kalia Rd, Outrigger Reef on the Beach
626-5368
924-4990
Waipahu Town Center 94-060 Farrington Hwy., #D3 677-1919
JJ Bistro & French Pastry
Kit N Kitchen
Tanaka Saimin
1010 University Avenue 942-7622
888 N. Nimitz Hwy #103 524-2020
3441 Waialae Ave.
3447 Waialae Ave.
739-0993
BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE (Reg. $8.95each)
*Take out only, w/coupon; not to be combined with any other offer. Expires 5/31/11.
Also available Pasta • Burgers • Salads • Sandwiches OPEN TIL MIDNIGHT!
MARKET CITY SHPG CNTR 735-3888
2919 Kapiolani Blvd., #218
Max’s Of Manila 94-300 Farrington Hwy 801 Dillingham Blvd. 951-6297
$1 OFF Any Bread
FREE PIZZA! Build your own 10” pizza with unlimited toppings.
FILIPINO
Now accepting reservations & catering for GRADUATION!
purchases over $4 Must present coupon • exp. 5/19/11
DAILY BREAD SPECIALS TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
Rustic Kalamata Olive Bread Sundried Tomato Cheesebread Foccacia Derecco Walnut Raisin Hamakua Farms Mushroom Bread Buckwheat Fig
Private Party Rooms Available “Cuisine of the Philippines”
“All Natural no added chemicals”
801 Dillingham (next to Costco)
988-4310 2752 Woodlawn Dr. • Manoa Marketplace
Shrimp Scampi
Won Ton Noodle
Tues-Sat 7:30am-7pm; Sunday 7:30am-3pm
Since 1945
94-300 Farrington Hwy, Waipahu (next to Savers)
951-MAXS (6297) www.maxsofmanila.com
AUTHENTIC KOREAN DISHES Lunch Specials & Plates starting at $5.99 Happy Hour 4-7pm All American Beers $2.00 Soju - $4.95 Appetizers starting at $4.95
ALA MOANA CENTER, MALL LEVEL, MAUKA NEXT TO VICTORIA’S SECRET 946-6388 • Ordering hotline 597-8880 M-F
1604 Kalakaua Ave • 951-9370 Mon–Sat: 11 am - 2 am • Sun: 11 am - 10 pm
Buy one dinner entree, receive 2nd entree
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Hanaki
50% OFF valid Sun, Mon & Tue with ad Expires 5/24/11.
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JERRY SANTOS Every Monday
TUESDAY . . . . . . . . . WEDNESDAY . . . . . . THURSDAY . . . . . . . . FRIDAY . . . . . . . . . . . SATURDAY . . . . . . . .
Robert Cazimero & Hula Brothers Cazimero Sista Robi & Jeff Rasmussen Hapa’s Nathan Aweau Danny Couch
FREE VALET PARKING • www.chefchai.com • Call 585-0011
11:30 am-2:30 pm; 5 pm-10 pm (Closed Tuesdays)
MANOA MARKETPLACE (Tons of FREE Parking) 988-1551 D I N I N G O U T | M AY 1 5 - 2 1 , 2 0 1 1 | 2 3
WHERE TO DINE FINE DINING
Top of Waikiki
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Bali Steak and Seafood Hilton Hawaiian Village (Rainbow Tower) 2005 Kalia Road 949-4321
INDIAN
Waikiki Business Plaza 2270 Kalakaua Ave. 923-3877
Restaurant Row • 599-3860 Waikiki Beach Walk 440-7910
Monsoon India Discovery Bay (across Ilikai) 1778 Ala Moana Blvd., Ste 213 941-5112
GREEK Sam Choy’s BLC
Chai’s Island Bistro
580 N. Nimitz Hwy. 545-7979
Aloha Tower Market Pl. 585-0011
Stage Restaurant
Hy’s Steak House
1250 Kapiolani Blvd. 237-5429
2440 Kuhio Ave. 922-5555
Greek Marina Koko Marina Shopping Center 7192 Kalanianaole Hwy. 396-8441
ITALIAN
The Fat Greek
Romanos Macaroni Grill
3040 Waialae Ave. 734-0404 1831 Ala Moana Blvd 941-3444 Ala Moana Food Court 949-2120
Ala Moana Center Hookipa Terrace 356-8300
FREE
$15 GIFT CERTIFICATE with Take-out order of $100 or more. Kahala Only.
Let us help you celebrate your graduation! • Dine-In or Take Out • Gift Certificates Available. • Catering Available.
Expires 5/31/11
FREE
Side Chinese Chicken Salad w/any entrée purchase w/ad. exp. 5/20/11 Dine-in or Take-out Offer good at King St. and Kahala
Signature dishes offered as Daily Specials
4230 Waialae Ave., Kahala 737-7188 • 737-7288
1221 S. King St. 597-8088
MON-THUR 10AM-10PM/FRI-SUN 10AM-11PM
10:30AM-11PM EVERYDAY
Open for Plate Lunch Tue - Fri 10:30am - 1:30pm Mini Okinawan Sweet Potato & Kalua Pork Cakes
Ricotta Stuffed Chicken
Catering Available Everyday!
Soft Shell Crab Alfredo
237 KALIHI ST.
DINE IN – TAKE-OUT
(Corner of Kahai and Kalihi)
Catering from casual to exquisite events
ph 845-0320 fax 842-4273 kahaistreet-kitchen.com
228
$
Special Price for Table of 10 Chicken Salad Imperial Scallop Soup Peking Duck with Bun Salt & Pepper Shrimp Seafood w/Vegetables in Taro Basket Steamed Fish Fillets w/Ginger Scallion Black Mushroom with Baby Pak Choy Steamed Rice, Dessert 1055 Alakea St.
525-8585
www.themandalayhawaii.com Mon - Sun 10:30am to 9:00pm Excluding all coupons and other discounts. Dine-in only.
Free Parking Mon - Fri after 5pm & All Day Sat & Sun 2 4 | D I N I N G O U T | M AY 1 5 - 2 1 , 2 0 1 1
2380 Kuhio Ave • Tel: 923-2260 $2/2 hr. parking Miramar at Waikiki Mon-Fri 5:30-10pm
SENIOR SPECIAL
30% OFF Lunch 50% OFF Dinner
Excluding Holidays. Not combinable with other discounts. 65 or older w/Coupon & ID. No online or photo-copied coupons. One coupon per person. Discounts off regular adult price. Not valid during Makittii’s Happy Hour 5:30-7:30 pm. Expires 5/29/11
98-150 Kaonohi St. • Tel: 486-5100
BIRTHDAY SPECIAL
FREE BIRTHDAY MEAL FOR ANY AGE With Family and Group
LUNCH & DINNER
20% OFF
Excluding Holidays. 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. Not valid during Makittii’s Happy Hour 5:30-7:30 pm. Expires 5/29/11
KAMA‘AINA SPECIAL! LUNCH & DINNER
20% OFF
Excluding Holidays. 1 Coupon per group. Must have valid ID. Not Combinable with other discounts. Discounts off regular adult price. No online or photo-copied coupons. Expires 5/29/11.
WHERE TO DINE Paesano Ristorante Waimalu Plaza (across Safeway) 98-1277 Kaahumanu St. #119 485-8883
JAPANESE
Manoa Marketplace 2752 Woodlawn Dr. 988-5923
Kobe Japanese Steak House
G Sushi Market City Shopping Center 2919 Kapiolani Blvd. #23 732-9661
Kochi
Hanaki Restaurant
Makino Chaya
1345 South King St. 942-4848
High Quality at Affordable Prices!
$12.99 ea (with entrée purchase)
Fresh Catch Sauces 99
plus tax
1023 MAUNAKEA ST. 521-4492
SUSHI BAR SPECIAL
WITH COUPON Not to be combined with other
Orig. Savory Sauce & Creamy Salad Dressing
Best “Japanese Style” Shabu Shabu in Hawaii
SHRIMP TEMPURA
2740 East Manoa Rd • 988-8118 • M-Sat 11am-9pm • Sun 8am-8pm 41-865 Kalanianaole Hwy, Waimanalo • 259-7374 • M-Sat 11am-8pm • Sun 8am-8pm
w/coupon. Exp. 5/21/11
LUNCH SPECIAL $8.95
NOW OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
3579 Waialae Avenue 737-8820
www.freshcatch808.com
Also Available Curry & Steak Monday-Sunday 10am–10pm
99
$
Call for Menu B-$120 & Menu C-$140 Kam Shopping Center | 847-1234 • 841-8668 | M-Sun 10:30am - 8:30pm
Featured Sauces:
special offers. Beverages excluded. Expires 6/3/11
Limited Time Only
Graduation Special Set Party A Menu
Egg Blossom Soup • Sweet Sour Spareribs Beef Broccoli • Salt & Pepper Shrimp Steamed Fish • Oyster Sauce Chicken Gon Lo Mein • Steamed Rice
NOW AVAILABLE at ALL
15% OFF ALL BURRITOS
MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW FOR (feeds 10 people)
Longs Drugs Locations 923 KEEAUMOKU ST. 955-3388
2746 Kaimuki Avenue 732-1656
MAY SPECIAL
$4
Special ng Lunch i n e p $5.99 & up O d Gran
Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen
98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100
Hinone Mizunone
Live Maine Lobster
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort 2552 Kalakaua Ave, 931-6286
Kahala Mall 738-KOZO Keeaumoku 946-KOZO Moiliili 951-KOZO Pearlridge 483-6805 Pearl City 455-6805
Chinese Cultural Plaza 536-3035
151 Hekili St., Kailua 230-8400
Sansei Seafood Restaurant
Kozo Sushi
Hifumi Japanese Restaurant
Z Pizza
Royal Hawaiian Shpg Cntr 3rd Flr. 922-5511
1936 South King St. 941-2835
Manoa Marketplace 2756 Woodlawn Drive 988-1551
Ward Centre Auahi St. Shops 596-0066
Restaurant Suntory
1841 Ala Moana Blvd. 941-4444
45-1118 Kam Hwy 235-POKE (7653)
3109 Waialae Ave. 735- POKE (7653)
M-Sat 11am-2pm Dinner Nightly 5pm-10pm Validated Parking
1221 Kapiolani Blvd. 597-1655
Salute to the Military Luau Monday, May 16th at 5:00 p.m.
• 20% Off (Regular Priced Adult Tickets)
• Prizes and Giveaways (Including Grand Prize Kilauea Military Camp Getaway)
Please call 955-9676 or visit www.halekoa.com for more information. For complete eligibility, visit www.halekoa.com
D I N I N G O U T | M AY 1 5 - 2 1 , 2 0 1 1 | 2 5
WHERE TO DINE Sushi San
Sushi Ichiban
1411 Kapiolani Blvd, Suite 1 944-0670
3579 Waialae Ave. 737-8820
KOREAN Yakiniku Million
Frog House Restaurant Sumo Ramen
1604 Kalakaua Ave. 951-9370
Tanaka of Tokyo
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
626 Sheridan St. 596-0799
East, in King’s Village, 922-4233 Central, in Waikiki Shopping Plaza, 922-4702 West in Ala Moana Cntr-Hookipa Terrace 945-3443
MEDITERRANEAN
Richo 3008 Waialae Ave. 734-2222
The Pyramid Restaurant 758 Kapahulu Avenue 737-2900
Sikdorak Korean Restaurant
Sushi Company
Ton Ton Ramen
1111 McCully Street 947-5411
95-050 Farrington Hwy, Waipahu 677-5388
Sam Sung Plaza 655 Keeaumoku St., #108 949-2890
NIGHTLY 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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)
1841 Ala Moana Blvd. Between Ilikai & Hilton Hawaiian Village
50% OFF
Dinner served from 5:30 nightly. Valet parking available. Not valid with any other offer.
941-4444
Buy Two Entrees or Buffets Get 3rd one at 50% OFF!
Special Menu for10
111 N. King St. near Maunakea 7am -10pm No credit cards accepted for special menu
521-8268 $
All Day Special
All You Can Eat!!!
Ask about our extended hours for Graduation. Party Room Available for 20-80 people Open Daily 10am to 9:30pm FREE Ample Parking @ FHB after hours
BYOB present a valid local ID for offer. cannot be combined with any other specials or coupons. 2nd entree must be of equal or lesser value. some restrictions apply. Expires 06-12-2001
10% OFF
Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)
at the Colony Surf
6 DISCOUNT OR A
$
3 DISCOUNT
when Dining Alone Must present coupon (No take outs) Not valid with any other discount offers. Expires 5/27/11
Adult $19.95 Child $16.95 Sam Sung Plaza • 655 Keeaumoku Street #108 • 949-2890
RECEIVE A
on a Second Dinner
Short Rib, Seasoned Short Rib, Rib Eye, Seasoned Beef, Brisket, BBQ Chicken, Tripe, Pork Belly, Spicy Pork, Tongue, Also includes Seafood Pancake & Korean Miso Soup
Maple Garden/Yen King
me ex Ne nu cit w ch ing an ge s
159
$
Scallop Soup • Chinese Chicken Salad Peking Duck • Steamed Sea Bass with Ginger & Onions Salt & Pepper Shrimp • Capitol Pork Chops Boneless Chicken Cake Noodle • Rice Chef’s Dessert of the Day
NOW OPEN 24 HOURS
Valid Monday thru Friday dinner only. For up to 20 people. Not to be combined with any other offer or discounts. Expires 5/26/11
909 Isenberg Street • 941-6641 www.MapleGardenHawaii.com
Graduation Special Menu
2850 Paa St. (near Airport and 99 Ranch Market) 833-3728
5% OFF Credit Card Sale Only (With Coupon)
Hong Kong Dim Sum & Regular Menu Items Excludes set menus; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, Char Siu & other specials. Not to be combined with any other offer. Expires 5/31/11.
$23800 for table of 10
Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant Liliha Square by Times Supermarket
524-1628
Celebrating 10 Years! Dim Sum Take Out Special! 8am-11:30am
Early DiningClub
10% OFF(Charge) • 15% OFF(Cash)
Two course menu for $45 plus a complimentary glass of wine. 5:30 pm Reservations Only! MONDAY THRU SATURDAY
Dim Sum & Reg. Menu Dine In Special!
ON RESERVATIONS MENTIONING THIS AD Expires 5/31/11
www.michelshawaii.com • 923-6552 • 2895 Kalakaua Ave. FREE VALET PARKING • LIVE ENTERTAINMENT NIGHTLY
CALL FOR BANQUETS, RECEPTIONS & PARTIES 728-3463 2 6 | D I N I N G O U T | M AY 1 5 - 2 1 , 2 0 1 1
5% OFF(Charge) •10% OFF(Cash) Happy Day Chinese Restaurant 3553 Waialae Avenue
738-8666
Must present coupon Expires 5/31/11
Excludes set menu; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, Char Siu & other specials.
Roasted Meat Appetizer Platter Chef’s Special Style Beef Tenderloin Seafood & Seaweed Soup Tea Smoked Tiger Shrimp Dynasty Style Golden Fried Chicken Veggie with Abalone Sauce Pan Fried E-Mein Steamed Fish Filets with Ham & Vegetable in a Lotus Wrap Dessert — Mango Pudding 8000 Square Foot Restaurant 7 VIP Rooms with Video Systems Perfect for any event!
Open 10:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Happy Hour Monday - Thursday • 2:30 - 5:00pm 10% Off Ala Moana Shopping Center (above Macy’s)
New Item: Tea Smoked Shrimp
WHERE TO DINE MEXICAN
OKAZUYA
El Charro Mexicano Aiea Restaurant
SHABU SHABU
2919 Kapiolani Blvd. 735-8488
Shabu Shabu House
Serg’s Mexican Kitchen
“Japanese Style” Hot Pot 1221 Kapiolani Blvd. #108 • 597-1655
PACIFIC RIM 3660 Waialae Ave. 737-1177
41-865 Kalaniaole Hwy (Waimanalo) 259-7374
Wahoo’s Fish Taco
Bangkok Chef
Order one to two weeks in advance.
Ala Moana Center • Mall Level
(Mountain side, next to Shirokiya) www.lapalmedor-usa.com 941-6161
AT SAM CHOY’S
Slow Roasted, Succulent 20 oz. PRIME RIB $19.95 Prime Rib Mondays - 5pm until all gone
KEIKI TUESDAYS FREE Keiki Meal* Chris da Clown • Balloon Sculpturing
Games–Drawing Contests
This Tuesday & Every Tuesday 5 to 8 pm *with purchase of regular entree*
BIG ALOHA SUNDAY BRUNCH Dinner Daily from 4:30pm 949 Kapahulu Avenue
OD ONLY 10% OFF 4:FO30 - 6:30pm Betweethnthis coupon wi g Alcohol Now Servin
9 am to 2 pm Adults $19.95 Keikis (4 to 12) $8.95
(corner of Kapahulu and Kaimuki Ave.)
Happy, Happy, Happy Hour 5 pm to 6 pm Daily
732-7666
$3.95 Appetizer Specials • $2 Aloha Beer Specials $3 Cocktail Specials
This coupon cannot be combined with other offers. Expires 5/21/11
AFFORDABLE
TRY OUR OF THE
580 Nimitz Hwy. 545-7979
2743 S. King St. 942-4577
803 Kam Hwy. 455-5888
2011 GRADUATION CELEBRATION
• Buffets, family style or sit-down • Complimentary private rooms for parties of 35 or more • Complimentary graduation cake for parties of 35 or more • Make your reservations now - availability limited!
Saigon House
Souvaly Thai Cuisine
2169 Kalia Rd., Outrigger Reef Hotel 923-2277
Make Someone’s Day Special
98-150 Kaonohi St. 488-4900
1627 Nuuanu Ave. • 585-8839 2955 E. Manoa Rd. • 988-0212 900 N. Nimitz Hwy. • 536-8570
The Ocean House Restaurant
940 Auahi St. #140 591-1646
Pho My Lien
THAI
3660 on the Rise
SIMPLE
Pho Kitchen
“Thai Style” Hot Pot 949 Kapahulu Ave. • 732-7666
2710 S. King St. 946-2073
2740 East Manoa Rd 988-8118
FRESH
Shabu Shabu Bangkok
Fukuya Delicatessen & Catering
99-115 Aiea Heights Drive 488-9727
VIETNAMESE
May, June & July 2011 $19.95 Lunch Buffet/ $29.95 Dinner Buffet
2011 Graduation’s Luncheon Menu
Complimentary rental of LCD projector, screen, podium and mic
Chinese Chicken Salad Mongolian Beef Tenderloin Roasted Garlic Crispy Chicken Shrimp Taro Basket Steamed Fish Fillet with Lemon Shoyu Hee Hing Special Cake Noodle Steamed Rice $175 Table of Ten
Available M-F for new bookings only 50 adults minimum
Contact Tracy Silva-Kong today: tsilvakong@willowshawaii.com
Graduate’s Dinner Menu
952-9200
Peking Duck with Steamed Buns Rainbow Tofu Soup Stemed Fresh Salmon with Black Bean Sauce Chicken Oyster Sauce Pepper Salt Shrimp Five Spice Braised Boneless Shortribs Garlic Chinese Broccoli Shredded Duck E Mein Steamed Rice $239 Table of Ten
Ph.D. Graduate’s Dinner Menu Golden Stuffed Crab Claws Twin Melon Duck Salad Steamed Chicken Mushroom Casserole Soup Maine Lobster Ginger Scallions on E Mein Sweet Sour Whole Fish Honey Walnut Scallops Beef with Fresh Asparagus Topshell “Abalone Like Shellfish” on Mushrooms • Steamed Rice $379 Table of Ten
449 KAPAHULU AVE., STE 101
735-5544
11AM-2PM |
www.sushisan.com Open Daily 11am – 9pm • 1411 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 1 • (808) 944-0670
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➷Chicken Breast Bi Bim Naeng-Myun HO HO Chinese Cuisine 590 Farrington Hwy Kapolei Marketplace
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Price slightly higher at Ala Moana, Pearlridge and Kahului.
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692-9880
Red chocolate cake, topped with a decadent cream cheese icing.
Chicken Breast Mul-Naeng-Myun
Since 1989
MILLION 596-0799 626 SHERIDAN ST. (backside of Walmart)
NEW HOURS: MON-SUN 11AM-12 MIDNIGHT
Seafood Lunch starting at $ 50 9 Seafood-Crableg Dinner Buffet starting at $ 15 95
No Work. No Fuss. Let us do the work for you. Party Trays - Available (Call for prices) D I N I N G O U T | M AY 1 5 - 2 1 , 2 0 1 1 | 2 7
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tableside @ Shabu Shabu House
Right: General manager Kenny Ikeguchi with the Kobe Set A. Inset: Kobe Set A — Kobe Style Beef “Washugya” & Prawn Shrimp Combination Set ($34.95)
habu Shabu House offers a healthy and simple dining experience to patrons who also want the most appetizing of hot pot cuisine. There’s something for everyone at Shabu Shabu House, whether you’re a vegetarian or a carnivore at heart. Regulars love the rib-eye steak, black Angus prime rib, shrimp, clams and more. Located on the ground floor at 1221 Kapiolani Blvd., Shabu Shabu House is open for lunch (Monday-Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and dinner (nightly from 5 to 10 p.m.). Call 597.1655.
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Lawrence Tabudlo photos
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