Hawaii Dining Out 20 May 2012

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Kissaten senior partners Neysa Taba and Jon Ishimi have plenty of reasons to smile, thanks to coffee shop creations such as Frittata, Panko Crusted Dijon Salmon, Homemade Granola with Berries and Matcha Tea Latte.

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A business that never sleeps, Kissaten Coffee Bar keeps customers awake and satisfied with superb fare, flavorful coffee and teas, and expert around-the-clock service.

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Picking a plethora of Pineapples

By Alana Folen | Photos by Leah Friel

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op aboard the Pineapple Express, Ono readers, it's time to get your fruit on! This week, I’m featuring my favorite fruit of all time. Let’s give three cheers for pineapple! Regarded as a tropical plant, it’s no surprise that pineapple is a beloved fruit of our island home; however, Southeast Asia actually dominates world production with Thailand and the Philippines leading the pack.

Pineapple may be consumed fresh, canned or juiced and is spotlighted in a wide variety of cuisine. Its refreshingly sweet and tangy taste is like no other, and the mere thought of it makes my mouth water. So instead of fantasizing about this “perfect” fruit, in my opinion, why not pick up where we left off and devour a plethora of pineapple delights at the following Ono, You Know establishments.

JJ Bistro & French Pastry My pineapple craze kicked off at JJ Bistro & French Pastry, where executive chef and owner JJ Luangkhot’s outstanding creations define decadence. Here at this Waialae Avenue eatery, you’ll almost think your taste buds transcended to Paris where Luangkhot’s sweet Euro-Asian fare

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emphasizes some of the best in French cuisine. Take, for example, Chocolate Banana Confit, the famous Chocolate Pyramid, and, of course, since we’re on the Pineapple Express, Luangkhot’s Pineapple Margarita Cake is a staple.

Priced at $4.75, Pineapple Margarita Cake features a strong foundation with coconut cake as the bottom layer, topped with an extravagant blend of pineapple and haupia mousse filling. Add to that morsels of fresh pineapple, and you simply won’t be able to resist this exquisite work of edible art.

“I also garnish the plate with strawberries, pineapple and a hint of dark chocolate. For me, presentation is very important,” Luangkhot says.

And you’re in for a treat — literally — Luangkhot whipped up this fabulous dish especially for this Ono, You Know feature.

Are we lucky or what?!

“Pineapple Margarita Cake will be available starting today,” he adds. “It’s creamy, sweet and tangy, and we only use local, fresh pineapple.”

So, take it for what it’s worth, JJ Bistro & French Pastry presents the sweetest of tastes that you won’t soon forget.

to a classic dish such as pork chops.”

However, this week, I just had to pay tribute to one dish especially, which has been on the menu since the restaurant’s inception in 1974. Enter Eggs ‘n Things’ Pineapple Sour Cream Crepe ($11.95), featuring three gigantic crepes filled to the brim with the best pairing on earth: sour cream and freshly diced pineapples. These one-of-a-kind crepes have a bit of a kick, but according to Skedeleski, “it’s a simple classic that’s available morning and night.

Some may be hesitant about the sour cream, but it’s actually very good.”

What’s more is Eggs ‘n Things’ most-

JJ’s Bistro & French Pastry 3447 Waialae Ave. 739.0993

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Eggs ‘n Things Breakfast fanatics know that Eggs ‘n Things is ono at any time of the day or night. Located in the heart of Waikiki on Saratoga Road with a second “eggspress” location on Kalakaua Avenue, this renowned eatery is on top of its game with its mouth-watering spread that draws in crowds of kamaaina and tourists alike.

And perfecting the art of pineapple, general manager Michael Skedeleski wasted no time captivating my appetite with exhilarating entrees that present an ideal balance of both tangy and sweet.

“We actually use a lot of pineapple in our dishes, and we always try to use Maui Gold pineapple — always keeping it local,” Skedeleski explains. We use pineapple in our salad dressings and we recently started offering Pineapple Pork Chop with a pineapple glaze. Tourists really appreciate the addition of pineapple

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SPAN TOKYO’S BUSTLING LANDSCAPE, and coffeehouse chains such as Starbucks appear at every turn, yet the traditional kissaten or Japanese-style coffeehouse is still alive and well, and hold its own as the legitimate coffee connoisseur’s hot spot.

Venture more than 3,000 miles from Tokyo to Hawaii, and you’ll also find that the same holds true a world away. Here in the Islands, Kissaten Coffee Bar stands in a league of its own since its inception in December 2010 on Piikoi Street. Enter this invitingly modern 24-hour establishment with statement lighting, eclectic artwork by up-and-coming local artists and vibrant orange hues, and you won’t be bombarded by a mob of insomniac zombies. Instead, you’ll find patrons at ease as Kissaten offers an escape for those taking a breather from their hectic, on-the-go lifestyles.

Kissaten Coffee Bar is owned and operated by senior partners Neysa Taba, Jon Ishimi and Sean Ishizaki, distant cousins who were inspired to open a topnotch eatery that kept up with their nightowl ways.

“Jon, Sean and I were night owls before we founded Kissaten, and we’d always be out late at night and had crazy schedules,”

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Taba recalls. “We wanted a place where we could go to get coffee or food — we’d always run on coffee and a 24-hour lifestyle — and there’s many people like us who want coffee or crave a certain food at 2 a.m.

“Kissaten is a night-to-day concept as well,” she adds. “It’s a coffee shop during the day and it turns into a hangout at night. We cater to every craving at any time of the day. We have a good business professional following, and it’s a great place for families and seniors.”

With a fusion of cuisine sprawled out on its ever-expanding menu, Kissaten offers comfort food with a gourmet twist, encompassing Japanese, Italian and French culinary influences derived from the creative mind of Ishimi. Depending on the time of day, Kissaten features breakfast (6-11 a.m.), lunch (11 a.m.-9 p.m.), dinner (11 a.m.-9 p.m.) and late-night (9 p.m.-6 a.m.) menu options to satisfy a grumbling stomach.

“We come up with new items every month or two. We usually start off with specials and if they do well, then we add them on to our regular menus,” Taba explains. “Heading into summer, we’re coming up with a lot more specials. For example, our Panko Crusted Dijon

PANKO CRUSTED DIJON SALMON ($9)

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Kissaten senior partners Neysa Taba and Jon Ishimi have plenty of reasons to smile, thanks to coffee shop creations such as Firtatta, Panko Crusted Dijon Salmon, Homemade Granola with Berries and Macha Latte.

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A business that never sleeps, Kissaten Coffee Bar keeps customers awake and satisfied with superb fare, flavorful coffee and teas, and expert around-the-clock service.

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Salmon ($9) has been doing very well.”

The eatery’s early morning crowd also has exhibited an affinity for Kissaten’s Frittata ($7) — an open-faced omelette comprised of egg whites, fresh cherry tomatoes, spinach and goat cheese garnished with organic mesculin and Parmesan cheese — and Homemade Granola with Berries ($5, $4 without berries) — served with a glass of milk. Of course, you would lack the complete Kissaten experience without sampling a few of the restaurant’s best coffee and tea concoctions. No refrigerated mocha frappuccinos here — everything is made fresh to order, including Matcha Tea Latte and Caramella ($3.50 small, $4 medium, $4.50 large, served either hot or iced).

“We go through a local vendor for our coffee and we offer a full menu of coffees — anything you would typically find at your usual coffee shop,” Taba says, adding, “We offer coffee specials as well.

Currently, we're working on a bacon-flavored coffee and a new signature latte.”

Always on the edge of innovation, Taba says, Kissaten is the premier choice for diners who wish to attain a quick power lunch, complete with free Wi-Fi with purchase. Wasting no time, the restaurant’s diligent staff can whip up lunchtime favorites, such as Southwest Chicken Salad ($8), which features a brilliant medley of romaine lettuce, diced red onions, corn, cherry tomatoes and baked chicken breast, drizzled with ranch dressing and barbecue sauce, and finished off with a sprinkle of crushed corn chips.

“This is one of our most popular salads,” Taba states. “It started off as a special and then it gained quite a following, so we decided to add it to the regular menu, and it’s actually overtaking some of our older items.”

Then make yourself at home on Kissaten’s comfy couch and cozy up to Tomato Bisque in a Bread Bowl ($7). The eatery’s most famous soup is available

during lunch and dinner, and boasts extravagant flavors derived from a tomato onion garlic bisque topped with fresh chives, Parmesan cheese and Brazil oil.

The exemplary cuisine continues on into the night as the restaurant picks up with its late-night crowd. As the rest of the world sleeps, some patrons are instead gravitating toward best-selling options from Kissaten’s late-night menu.

“Our Pho Noodle Soup ($7) is only offered on our late-night menu, and it’s

TOMATO BISQUE IN A BREAD BOWL ($7)

made from our own recipe,” Taba says.

The night gets even sweeter with Homemade Bread Pudding ($3) adorned with cranberries, raisins and a heavenly sugar glaze. Absolutely divine.

“It’s crazy running a 24-hour business, but between Jon, Sean and myself we’ve figured out a good schedule. We hope to expand and continue to bring in new customers,” Taba says.

So, kiss the days of ordinary dining goodbye and experience a culinary revolution that scores a perfect 10 — all right here at Kissaten.

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A family affair at 808 Yong’s BBQ

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t’s all in the family at 808 Yong’s BBQ. Bennet and Tom Yong welcome their Waipahu neighborhood guests and visiting customers with a smile as they walk through the doors.

808 Yong’s BBQ specializes in Korean barbecue favorites throughout the day. If you want a quick bite, its Meat Jun or BBQ Chicken mini plates ($6.55 each) served with one scoop of rice and two side dishes are always an option. If a larger appetite is swirling in your stomach, you may want to go right for the regular combination plates. 808 Yong’s BBQ has a hearty Kalbi regular plate ($9.95), which is accompanied by two scoops of rice and your choice of four side dishes. For some quality time with the family, this Waipahu eatery has a

variety of family pack options including its Mini Family Pack ($22.99) for two to three people, or opt for its Regular Family Pack ($40.99), which feeds four to six people.

Mini Family Pack includes three pieces of kalbi, chicken and barbecue beef, five pieces of fried mandoo, five pieces of meat jun, four vegetable sides and five scoops of rice.

Not too shabby for a “mini” family meal. If you have to feed a hungry herd, the Family Pack should be able to do so. It comes with six pieces of kalbi, barbecue chicken, barbecue beef, 10 pieces of fried mandoo, 12 pieces of meat jun, four vegetable sides and 10 scoops of rice.

(from left) Daisy Delgado and Betty Perez enjoying 808 Yong’s BBQ Mini Family Pack | Photo courtesy of 808 Yong’s BBQ

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The newest toast of the ‘Thai Town’

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umphai Denson, who opened Thai Town Cafe a month ago, is taking her lifetime of experience in the kitchen and putting it toward her very own authentic Thai restaurant.

After moving to Hawaii in November of 1990, Denson worked in three other Thai establishments before opening her current Kalihi-based venture with the help of her son, Suriyon O’Neal.

Together, the pair present dishes reminiscent of

Crab Fried Rice ($8.50) Above Chuchee Pla ($8.75) Nathalie Walker photos

Denson’s hometown: Phetchabun, a northern province of Thailand. It was there, at the tender age of 9, that Denson began to pick up her basic cooking skills.

“I learned from my mom, she was a food vendor in Phetchabun,” says Denson.

Ever since, she’s perfected the recipes that her mother originally taught her, such as Chuchee Pla ($8.75; $22, small whole fish; $25, medium whole fish). Denson’s take on deep-fried fish fillets generously covered in a traditional sweet chili sauce. “I know this recipe from

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Thailand, but I make my own special sauce — the ingredients are different.”

The resulting flavor is rich, with a slight resemblance to sweet-and-sour sauce.

Denson also makes local Thai favorites that she picked up along the way.

Her Crab Fried Rice ($8.50) combines crab meat, egg, onion, tomatoes and a house special sauce with stir-fried rice. “From my experience, I see that most people like crab,” says Denson when explaining her inspiration for the dish.

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Breakfast lovers rejoice at IHOP

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ome days I crave pancakes for lunch, and sometimes I want an omelette for dinner.

At IHOP Restaurant, you can have all your favorite breakfast foods anytime of the day. And for a limited time, you can enjoy three new signature pancakes: Red Velvet, Whole Wheat and Sweet Strawberry.

Red Velvet Pancakes are rich, chocolaty, and served with a drizzle of cream cheese icing, a dusting of powdered sugar and topped with whipped cream. Whole Wheat Pancakes are fluffy, slightly sweet and come with fresh banana slices.

And Sweet Strawberry Pancakes feature fluffy buttermilk pancakes topped with strawberries in glaze, a drizzle of cream cheese icing and topped with whipped cream.

The new signature pancakes cost $6.99 for a stack of four, or $3.99 for a stack of two.

You also can order it as a combo (which comes with two pancakes), such as the

Ultimate Bacon and Sausage Combo (three strips of crispy bacon, three pork sausage links, two eggs and golden hash browns) for $9.99. Also available are Ham and Eggs Combo, Bacon and Eggs Combo or Sausage and Eggs Combo for $8.99 each; and an Egg Combo for $6.99.

Also for a limited time, is the seven meals for $8 menu.

Among the popular items is Chicken and Waffles consisting of four golden chicken tenders and four waffle quarters served

with whipped butter and honey mustard sauce, or you can choose your dipping sauce.

Another customer favorite is Bacon & Cheddar Hash Brown Stack, which is a colorful plate of golden hash browns layered with crispy chopped bacon, melted Cheddar cheese, sliced tomato and an over-medium egg, and then topped with rich Hollandaise sauce, green onions and more diced bacon, and served with two buttermilk pancakes or fresh fruit.

Other choices include

Bacon-Wrapped Sirloin Steak and Eggs, Cheesy Western Omelette, Hash Brown Crusted Chicken and Biscuit, Nutella Crepes and Eggs, and a Simple and Fit Veggie Omelette. All are delicious, filling and a great deal at only $8.

And while I’m a fan of breakfast food for not only breakfast time, IHOP also offers a great selection of sandwiches, burgers, salads, steaks and more. It’s the perfect solution for family or friends with mixed tastes.

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Shabu-shabu swish and slurp habu-shabu is a big hit, and for good reason. Besides the fact that it’s just so much fun to say, shabushabu, which translates to “swishswish” (more fun), also is enjoyable to eat, as you get to "swish" your food in a pot, cooking it right at the table.

It’s similar to the Chinese hot pot, but according to Shabu Shabu House supervisor Grant Murata, they are definitely not the same.

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pot,’” he says. “We have real Japanesestyle shabu-shabu."

The difference? A hot pot is filled with broth, while Japanese shabushabu uses water with a bit of konbu (seaweed) for flavor, which helps bring out the clean, fresh flavors of the food.

But if there’s one thing about shabushabu that non-meat eaters have a beef with, it’s exactly that — beef is usually the star, with vegetables taking on more of a supporting role.

Vegetable Shabu Shabu set ($11.95 lunch, $15.95 dinner) RIGHT Shabu Shabu House is conveniently located on Kapiolani Boulevard.

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If you think vegetables deserve the spotlight and meat should exit the stage altogether, at Shabu Shabu House you can immerse yourself (and an assortment of veggies) in shabu-shabu with the Vegetable Shabu Shabu set ($11.95 for lunch, $15.95 for dinner). It’s a rainbow of fresh vegetables — onions, peppers, cauliflower, broccoli, sweet potato, kabocha squash and more, depending on the season — as well as udon, tofu and rice. Although some of the dipping sauces do contain hon dashi, which is fish-based, Shabu Shabu House accommodates non-meat eaters with its ginger sauce, which is a simple shoyu, vinegar and ginger mix.

Many customers also enjoy grated diakon mixed with shoyu, and flavorful sesame oil also is available to add a splash of flavor.

For the final act, by the time all those vitamin-rich veggies are finished swimming, the water is transformed into a healthy broth for the udon, to top off your meal with a satisfied slurp.

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Choi’s Garden Yakiniku Restaurant

By Nicole Kato

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hoi’s Garden Yakiniku Restaurant has been called Hawaii’s favorite Korean restaurant, and has lived up to the slogan by providing customers with clean eating facilities, as well as food that keeps patrons coming back again and again.

Dining Out caught up with a couple of friends one afternoon for lunch who both agreed that the Stone Pot Rice (various prices) is a favorite. All Stone Rice Pots come with miso, kim chee or soft tofu soup.

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The Stone Pot Rice dishes are a favorite at Choi’s Garden and come with: kingko plum and chestnut served with yellow fish ($12.99); dates, beans sweet pumpkin and kalbi ($17.96); and dates, beans, sweet pumpkin and pollack fish ($18.96).

WHERE 1303 Rycroft St. CALL 596.7555 HOURS Open daily, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

Lucey Lee: “I like the Stone Pot Rice with Fish ($12.99). It’s good and nutritious because there are different types of rice and grains.�

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Joy Motohashi: “I always get the same thing — Stone Pot Rice with Kalbi ($17.96).�

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It’s been said that a tassle’s worth the hassle, and for many recent grads, this is a time to celebrate those years of hard work and dedication, and what better place to celebrate with family and friends than at Canton Seafood Restaurant?

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he venue recently celebrated its “first birthday” in April, and it’s making strides to revamp the landscaping in the front area to reflect an atmosphere with an Asian influence.

According to assistant manager Elvin Man, the restaurant seats up to 130 people, which makes for a great venue for a gettogether of any kind.

“The Chinese customers who come in say that we have the best Cantonese food around,” Man says.

Canton Seafood Restaurant also has preprepared menus that feed 10 to 12 people starting at $188, which includes Seafood with Fish Maw Soup, a whole Peking

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Other party menus that feed 10 to 12 are priced at $238, $288 and $388.

If your gathering is a tad bit smaller, there also is a menu that fits your needs.

For $99 a small group of six to eight can get Seafood Tofu Soup, Fook Kin Tofu, Young Chow Fried Rice, Capital Pork Ribs, Sauteed Choy Sum with Garlic, half of the Crispy Garlic Chicken, two Live Lobster with Ginger and Onion, Deep

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Canton Seafood is all about providing customers with the best deals and food possible.

“The Deep-Fried Flounder with Seasoning and Herbs ($9.99) is a favorite,” Man explains of the dish, which is regularly priced at $15.99. Another special customers should take advantage of is House Crispy Chicken ($4.99, half), which is normally priced at $15.99.

And, it wouldn’t be a seafood restaurant without Live Lobster ($12.99 each).

Regularly priced at $18.99, this dish is truly a steal. The lobster is served with either ginger and onion, salt and pepper or

black bean sauce. “They can choose how they want it prepared,” Man says.

Other seafood items include Steamed Fresh Fish ($18.99), and Live Crab, Shrimp Walnuts with Mayonnaise, Clams with Black Bean Sauce and Clams with Wine Sauce — all priced at $12.99. “A lot of people say that we have the best shrimp walnut dish,” Man says.

With reasonable prices, good-sized portions, a friendly staff and an interior adorned with beautiful artwork, Canton Seafood Restaurant is a great choice for a dinner for two or a big celebration.

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“Our Pineapple Ice Cream Waffle is really popular, but only available at night,” Skedeleski states. This magnificent dessert showcases a large waffle adorned with a scoop of Lappert’s vanilla bean ice cream and topped with a mountain of whipped cream, drizzled with chocolate syrup and sprinkled with macadamia nuts.”

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Bento may be a little difficult. Luckily, “We have a walk-in area where people Fukuya provides Bento suggestions with can come and you can make your own some of its favorite pairings. One suggestlunch,” owner and manager Arrison ed Bento set includes Plain Musubi, Salad, Iwahiro says. “We have about 40 or so Namasu, Noodles, Shoyu Chicken and items out there. We've got Beef Teriyaki for $7.45. everything from various Another possible Bento set types of chicken, temincludes Plain Musubi, puras, different kinds of Namasu, Noodles, Beef fish and vegetables.”

Teriyaki, Shrimp Tempura Items include Mochiko and Croquette for $7.25.

Chicken ($2), Tofu Burger Fukuya’s sushi also is a (95 cents), Spam Musubi customer favorite at the ($1.65), Somen ($4.25) deli.

Sushi offerings and Teri Meatballs (60 include Egg Maki Sushi cents). ($5) and Veggie Sushi Iwahiro says that some ($4.75). Fukuya also has a of the most popular deli selection of specialty rolls, items include Miso including Beef Teriyaki Butterfish ($3 and up), Roll ($4.75), which feaShoyu Pork ($2) and Shiso and Furikaki Musubi ($1.15 each) tures beef teriyaki, furikake

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Fukuya also offers various specials depending on what ingredients are available, and the restaurant’s creative chefs are frequently cooking up new treats. As a result, the deli is an exciting place to visit — and what you find here often changes from one day to the next, offering customers a varied set of favorites such as Furikake Chicken ($1.80) and Kalua Pig ($1.85).

“We always try to make items as we go along,” Iwahiro says. “If a certain type of fish is coming in, for example, then maybe we will try to create something with that.”

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It caters a range of special events, including weddings, funerals, birthday parties, graduations, office parties and Christmas parties. Suggested catering menus include Assorted Sushi, Chicken Salad, Gobo Kimpira, Nori Chicken, Fried Noodles, Teri Meatballs and Canton Shrimp for $15.50 per person. Another menu includes Assorted Sushi, Potato/Mac Salad, Namasu, Fried Noodles, Baked Ham, Beef Teriyaki, Shoyu Chicken and Shrimp Canton for $17.25 per person.

And if none of these suggested menus suit your tastes, you are welcome to request menu additions or even create your own menu.

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ukuya Delicatessen & Catering is a familyrun business that was started in 1939 by Jihei and Tsuya Takayama. Today, Fukuya is run by the founders’ great-grandson, Arrison Iwahiro, who spent much of his youth learning the trade from his parents Owner and grandparents.

Arrison “I just hung around (the restaurant) Iwahiro when my grandparents were running the place,” he says. “And then when my parents were doing it, I was around more often.

“It was just a two-person operation when (my great-grandparents) started,” Iwahiro says. “At first it was basically just to serve the nearby workers, but then as it went on, the restaurant got a little busier, and we went into catering.”

Fukuya began its catering operations by mainly providing food to wedding parties, expanding over time to include a wide range of events. Just as it has beefed up its catering repertoire over the years, the menu has expanded as well.

“We realized that we do have to move with the times, so we have added more modern-day type of things as well,” Iwahiro says. He explains that some of these more modern-style dishes include Garlic Chicken ($2.20), Mochiko Chicken ($2) and Ahi Burgers ($1.90).

But longtime regulars have no need to worry — the longtime favorite dishes are still around, too.

“Some of the things have changed a little, but in general, we try to keep it kind of that more old-fashioned style,” says Iwahiro.

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lways wonder what goes on behind the scenes at your favorite restaurant? Well, much credit goes to the many chefs, owners and managers who work diligently day in and day out to make sure Hawaii’s diners have a top-notch dining experience.

This week, Dining Out got the insider’s perspective from Ert’s Grill owner Steve Ichioka, who gave us a little taste of Ert’s Grill and shared just what fuels his culinary drive.

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Who or what inspires you as owner of Ert’s Grill? I really like to cook. Getting compliments from people and my customers is what really pushes me forward and inspires me. My brother Robert, “Ert,” who I named the restaurant after, was my biggest fan and told me early on that I was a great cook.

Is there a dish that you create that’s not on your menu, but available upon request? We have a special sauce that some people know about. It’s like a tartar sauce with an Oriental flavor. We serve it on our Pulehu Chicken Sandwich and Shrimp and Chips. People also request it to put on our cheeseburgers, steak, fries and anything you can think of!

What are your culinary goals? What do you hope to improve on? I hope to improve on everything that I do. My goal is to always learn and get better. I enjoy experimenting with ingredients to make my own sauces or add different tastes to certain dishes.

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Why? My favorite dish is definitely Smoked Meat. It takes a lot of time and effort to make it well, I have to hone it. The end result is a perfect balance of a little sweet, a little salty and a smoky flavor.

What is your favorite ingredient to work with? Why? Garlic. It’s the natural flavor that spices up all dishes in many different ways. It enhances and brings out flavors in most dishes.

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Naturally, Hawaii’s patrons have fallen in love with the unique family-style dining experience, and the best place to find it is at Ichiriki in town or in Aiea.

Both locations offer sharable hot pots (kami nabe, serves two), or you can enjoy a pot to yourself.

One of the most popular menu items is Mushroom Nabe ($24.95 per person; $51.95, kami nabe) featuring an abundance of seasonal mushrooms to cook up in a shoyu broth with a hint of citrus. Like all the restaurant’s nabe options, a varying assortment of sensational items add flavor and diversity to each meal.

Mushroom Nabe includes won bok cabbage, bok choy, chives, abura age, gobo, tofu, kuzukiri noo-

dles, chicken, pork, sausage and tsukune meatballs. Munch on rice throughout the meal, then finish off your soup with ramen.

As Aiea general manager Masaki Sasada describes, the broth’s flavor intensifies with each savory addition to the pot. “The more the soup boils, it perfects itself. The longer the better — more flavor absorbs from the soup.”

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Seafood Nabe ($28.95; $59.95) as well, which presents an impressive array of snow crab, jumbo shrimp, calamari and scallops adding tastiness to a shoyu broth.

Ichiriki also updated its appetizer menu with some ahi-mazing dishes.

Brought in daily, fresh ahi is wrapped in shiso leaf, panko-crusted and drizzled with katsu sauce to make Ahi Katsu ($5.95), one of the most popular appetizers.

The establishment has some wonderful specials to take advantage of, such as its early-bird special from 6 to 8 p.m. every Monday through Thursday at both locations. Customers will enjoy 25 percent off hotpot entrees. The Piikoi Street eatery is now open all day as well, and features Happy Hour from 2 to 5 p.m.

Go ahead and let a nice bowl of nabe strengthen your relationship and satisfy your tummy!

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5 OFF Lunch 10 OFF Dinner

$ $

Not combinable with other discounts. 65 or older w/ coupon & ID. No online or photo-copied coupons. One coupon per person. Discounts off regular adult price.

Expires 5/25/12.

1 6 | D I N I N G O U T | M AY 2 0 - 2 6 , 2 0 1 2

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

LUNCH & DINNER

20% OFF

Must have minimum 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 5/25/12.

BEACHFRONT AT THE OUTRIGGER REEF ON THE BEACH

(808) 922-2887 WWW.SHOREBIRDWAIKIKI.COM

Buy One, Get One 50% Off with this Ad Purchase one breakfast, lunch or dinner entree at regular price, and receive 50% off the second entree of equal or lesser value, with this ad.

THIS AD IS VALID AT THE TIME OF YOUR ORDER, ONLY. NO CASH VALUE. NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER OFFER OR DISCOUNT. TAX AND GRATUITY NOT INCLUDED. GOOD FOR PARTIES UP TO 4 PEOPLE FROM 7 A.M.-10 P.M. DAILY. EXPIRES MAY 31, 2012.

WHERE TO DINE Five Star International Buffet

Kissaten

Royal Hawaiian Center, Bldg C, Level 3.

380-9300

88 Piikoi St. 593-1200

Makittii

CATERERS

2380 Kuhio Ave. 923-2260

94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd.

677-7744

Anytime Cafe Market City Shopping Center 2919 Kapiolani Blvd 735-3888

Hee Hing Restaurant 449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

Golden Duck

Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine 590 Farrington Hwy. 692-9880

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

A Catered Experience

CAFE

Canton Seafood Restaurant 923 Keeaumoku St. 955-3388

Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant

111 N. King St. 521-8268

Ala Moana Center 1450 Ala Moana Blvd.

4th Floor - Ho’okipa Terrace 947-8818

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant

Little Village Noodle House

3553 Waialae Ave. 738-8666

1113 Smith St. 545-3008

Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant

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

Kapa Cafe 2810 Pa’a St, #1A 833-KAPA (5272)

Treat Your Father to a Special 5-Course Meal!

Bistro & French Pastry

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

1st Course: Soup or Mixed Greens 2nd Course: Appetizer Trio 3rd Course: Choice of • Baked Salmon Wellington • Opaka Fettucini 4th Course: Choice of • Pan Seared Pork Tenderloin • Grilled New York Steak Brioche 5th Course: • Dessert of Choice

Fish Patties

plus tax per person

RESERVATIONS FOR

FATHER’S DAY!

10% OFF

Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)

Celebrate Your Birthday

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. 5%, 10% and lobster special not to be combined with any other offer/discounts/specials.

Expires 5/31/12. Must present coupon.

Lobster $1299 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 $1299 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

Serving Lunch & Dinner • Take-out Available

#2

28 NOW TAKING

$

738-8666

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 5/31/12. Must present coupon.

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

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

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

6.65

$

NOW OPEN at 900 N. Nimitz Hwy 536-8570

Proper Attire Required

1627 Nuuanu Ave 585-8839 2955 E. Manoa Rd 988-0212

Reservations Recommended

Mon-Sat 10:30am-9pm; Sun 12n-8pm

2440 Kuhio Ave.

922 5555 www.hyshawaii.com

Call For Take Out www.bangkokchefexpress.com

It’s not shave ice. It’s not ice cream.

It’s not yogurt. It’s snow! www.mccullysc.com • Ample Parking Available in Basement off Pumehana St. • 1960 Kapiolani Blvd., #115, Hon., HI 96826 • PH: 946-7669 D I N I N G O U T | M AY 2 0 - 2 6 , 2 0 1 2 | 17

WHERE TO DINE Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant

ON ON

5724 Kalanianaole Hwy. 377-5566

at McCully

On On at McCully

FAMILY DINING

1110 McCully St. 946-8833

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

Panda Cuisine

Mandalay (The)

641 Keeaumoku St. 947-1688

1055 Alakea St. 525-8585 ROYAL PALACE

Maple Garden /Yen King

R E S TA U R A N T

Royal Palace Restaurant

909 Isenberg St. 941-6641

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

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant

Seafood Village Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa

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

Henry Loui’s 2850 Paa St. 833-3728

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

Liliha Square 524-1628

Saturday, June 9, 2012 Complete Dinners Served 11 A.M. till Midnight Hawaiian Lu’au $ 25 Dinner

Monday, May 21st to Sunday, June 3rd

Savor our finger lickin' barbecue specialties. . .

Barbecue Pork Quesadilla Barbecue Rib Plate Barbecue Ribs and Brisket Combo Barbecue Ribs and Chicken Combo Barbecue Pork and Brisket Combo and much more

16 1595 1350

Teriyaki Rib $ Steak Chicken Papaya $ w/ Stuffing

also for lunch . . .

Portugese Sweet Bread Special

625-9999

20% OFF

• not combinable with other offers or promotions • does not apply to menu items under the shellfish heading • orders must be placed by 6:00 p.m.

• not valid for take-out orders

580 Nimitz Hwy. 545-7979

Open 24 Hours 1860 Ala Moana Blvd. Validated Parking

Like us on Facebook for Special Deals & Offers www.samchoyhawaii.com

Kenny’s Restaurant 1620 N. School St. 841-0931

Kenny’s Express Hawaiian BBQ Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 2nd floor 922-9333

WARD CENTRE (Auahi Streetfront) 1200 Ala Moana 596-0066 KAILUA (Next to Boots & Kimo’s) 151 Hekili St. 230-8400

238

of the food portion of your check

955-1764

596-7488

Special Price for Table of 10

5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

9

Ward Centre 1200 Ala Moana Blvd

$

SUNSET DINNER SPECIAL

$ 50

Kakaako Kitchen

with valid Military ID thru 5/31/12

Mililani Shopping Center • Open Daily 10am-9pm

Only a couple more weeks to take advantage of our

All of the above dinners include our “All you can eat” Salad Bar and Coffee • Tea or Soft Drink

739-0993

10% OFF

Entire Food Bill Monday thru Thursday. Cannot be combined with other specials/discounts. Must Present Coupon. Exp. 5/24/12

Barbecue Style Caesar Salad Barbecue Pork Sandwich

Served with Baked or Mashed Potato, French Fries or Rice, Corn on the Cob, Haupia Pudding

3447 Waialae Ave.

Mahalo to our Military Personnel

Celebrate your first Barbecue of this summer . .

PANIOLO BARBECUE FESTIVAL 2012

JJ Bistro & French Pastry

1055 Alakea St.

Chinese Chicken Salad Diced Winter Melon with Seafood Soup Crispy Chicken with Ginger Scallion Honey Walnut Shrimp Sautéed Beef with Chinese Greens Steamed Fish Fillets with Ginger Scallion House Special Seafood Noodles Steamed Rice • Dessert www.themandalayhawaii.com

525-8585

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

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

MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, & THURSDAY ONLY

1 FREE Shrimp Tempura

Available on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday Only –––––––––––––––––Beginning––––––––––––––

KOREAN CUISINE

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

Expires 5/24/12

Hanaki Japanese Cuisine

Gravlax Salmon Roulade with Cream Cheese and Crab Meat with a glass of Mionetto Prosecco Gold Label

• LUNCH $17.95 10:30AM - 2:30PM • DINNER $25.95 2:30PM-10PM

–––––––––––––––– Salad –––––––––––––––––

KAL BI, SIRLOIN, CHICKEN, SPICY PORK, FRESH SHRIMP

1 8 | D I N I N G O U T | M AY 2 0 - 2 6 , 2 0 1 2

valid Sun, Mon & Tues Expires 6/5/12.

––––––––––– Choice of Entrée ––––––––––––– • Chef Chai’s Signature Thai Style Oxtail Soup & Steamed Rice • Chicken Roulade with Roasted Leek Gravy & Mashed Potato • Seafood Tortellini with Lobster Reduction with a glass of Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir $40 per person ––––––––––––Dessert––––––––––– for Dinner Heart Shape White Chocolate Amore Truffle $15 per person

*DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALL BEVERAGES WITH THIS AD. EXPIRES 5/31/12.

930 McCully St. • 951-0511/951-0611

50% OFF

Poached Pear Salad with Rainbow Vegetables and Raspberry Vinaigrette with a glass of Esser Chardonnay

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

Buy one

––––––––––––––– Appetizers ––––––––––––––

dinner entree, Pork Tenderloin Sate’ with Thai Peanut Sauce and Cucumber Salad receive 2nd entree

• PRIVATE PARTY ROOM • CONVENIENT PARKING

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

Special Guest Wed: Robert Cazimero Thurs: Jerry Santos Fri: Brothers Cazimero Sat: Danny Couch

• 585-0011

WHERE TO DINE Kit N Kitchen

Shiro’s Saimin Haven

Plaza Cafe

Waimalu 98-020 Kam Hwy. • 488-8824 Waipahu 94-256 Waipahu Depot St. • 676-2088 Ewa Beach Shp. Ctr. 91-919 Fort Weaver Rd. • 689-0999

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

3441 Waialae Ave.

626-5368

Opulicious

Rainbow Drive Inn

946 Coolidge St. 943-8885

Waikiki 1972 Kalakaua Ave. • 942-2121 Aiea 98-150 Kaonohi St. • 487-9911

580 N. Nimitz Hwy. 545-7979

Ala Moana Center, Mauka - Mall Level 946-6388

Le Cacao Bistro

Tony Roma’s

Sam Choy’s BLC

Panya Bistro • Bakery • Bar

1010 University Avenue 942-7622

Wailana Coffee House 1860 Ala Moana Blvd.

955-1764

Willoughby’s

3308 Kanaina Ave. 737-0177

Pagoda

Shore Bird Restaurant

Restaurant Epic

1525 Rycroft St. 948-8356

Outrigger Reef on the Beach 922-2887

1131 Nuuanu Ave. 587-7877

Best “Japanese Style” Shabu Shabu in Hawaii

(inside Ohana Honolulu Hotel) 3401 N. Nimitz Hwy 837-5932

Zippy’s Call the one nearest you

Purchase any entrée* and receive a small bag of popcorn from Popcorn Express

Shabu Shabu or any Sukiyaki Set featuring our special sukiyaki sauce. Exp. 5/24/12

*Excluding breakfast. Must present coupon.

Mon-Sat 11am-2pm (last call 1:30pm) Dinner Nightly 5pm-10pm (last call 9:30pm) Validated Parking • 1221 Kapiolani Blvd. • 597-1655

488-8898

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

Smoked Meat & Onions

Sun. & Mon. 10:30am-3pm • Tues.-Sat. 10:30am-9pm Exp. 6/1/12

808 Yong’s BBQ Under New Management

1 FREE medium size DRINK

with purchase of 1 regular PLATE or COMBO! (With coupon) Expires 5/26/12

94-216 Farrington Hwy • Waipahu Diamond Head Side of Zippy’s

678-8058 CATERING AVAILABLE

lations Congratuof 2012 ss la C

Mon-Sat 9am to 7:30pm; Sun 9:30am to 6pm • 1111 McCully Street • 947-5411 UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT!

Dear Hearts and to all of you who have lost a loved one,

Ala Moana Center 947-8818

Graduation Menu • Roasted Meat Appetizer Platter $ 23 (Roasted Duck, Char Siu, Bean Curd Roll) For Ta 8 • Mixed Seafood Soup b of 10 le • Dynasty Style Golden Fried Chicken • Chef’s Special Style Black Pepppered Beef Tenderloin • Steamed Fish Filets w/Ham & Vegetable in a Lotus Wrap • Shrimps with Garlic, Chili & Pepper in a Ocean Basket • Shanghai Pak Choy & Virginia Ham in Supreme Broth • Yeung Chow Style Fried Rice • Dessert of the Day

Panda Cuisine

It’s a tragic and trying time, But life must go on Tho it’s like part of you has gone There’s others to think of and much to be done Take some measure of comfort in remembering happy moments shared Treasure togetherness With the fervent undying belief that someday you will be United in the vast and beautiful The glorious and peaceful The everlasting, heavenly great beyond.

947-1688 Hong Kong Style Dishes

ONLY

98-020 Kam Hwy.

488-8824

94-256 Waipahu Depot St.

676-2088

$

7.99

11:00am – 4:45pm

TING STAR T A

NO MSG

$

6.99

10:00pm – close

Live Lobster ONLY

Sincerely with all my love, Shiro Matsuo WAIPAHU WAIMALU

Late Night Special

Lunch Special includes soup of the day and rice

$

10.99

w/purchase of entrée. Dine-in only.

EWA BEACH SHOP. CTR. 91-919 Fort Weaver Rd.

689-0999

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

FREE DESSERT OF THE DAY WITH DINNER! Valid 5PM – CLOSE 641 KEEAUMOKU ST. • OPEN DAILY 11AM - 1AM D I N I N G O U T | M AY 2 0 - 2 6 , 2 0 1 2 | 1 9

WHERE TO DINE Hoku’s

FILIPINO Max’s Of Manila 94-300 Farrington Hwy 801 Dillingham Blvd.

951-6297

The Kahala Hotel & Resort, Lobby Level 5000 Kahala Ave 739-8760

Hy’s Steak House

Bali Steak & Seafood Hilton Hawaiian Village (Rainbow Tower) 2005 Kalia Road 949-4321

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

Aloha Tower Market Pl. 585-0011

Restaurant Row 599-3860 Waikiki Beach Walk 440-7910

1006 Kapahulu Ave 739-5000

BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE (Reg. $9.95each) Build your own 10” pizza with unlimited toppings. *Take out only, w/coupon; not to be combined with any other offer. Expires 5/24/12.

Also available Pasta • Burgers • Salads • Sandwiches

OPEN TIL MIDNIGHT! MARKET CITY SHPG CNTR 735-3888

Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Happy Hour • Early Dinner Specials

Our Most Popular!

Sakura Chirashi Sushi Don

Fresh. Delicious. Delightful.

SAKURA TERRACE JAPANESE CAFE

1240 South King Street | 591-1181 | www.sakuraterrace.com

Shrimp Scampi

Won Ton Noodle

2 0 | D I N I N G O U T | M AY 2 0 - 2 6 , 2 0 1 2

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

Offering Buffet (25 Items to choose from) & Sit Down Menus Lunch Buffet Dinner Buffet (11:00AM-2:00PM) (5:30pM-8:30PM) Daily ..................$10.95 Weekends/Holidays..$12.95 Monday – Friday ........$11.95 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

KIDS EAT FREE

BALLOON ANIMAL ARTIST AND TOY CHEST. HAPPY HOUR FOR MOM & DAD!!!

BUY ONE ITEM & GET THE NEXT ONE

50% OFF

*OFFER SUBJECT TO CHANGE, DINE-IN ONLY, VALID KAHALA LOCATION ONLY

WAHOO’S KAHALA | 4614 KILAUEA AVE. | 732-9229

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.

Exp. 5/31/12.

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

TRY OUR POPULAR CATERING DISHES!

SUNTORY 677-7744

R E S TA U R A N T

Royal Hawaiian Center 922-3400

*Free Kids Meal For Every Adult Meal Purchased.

RESTAURANT

Call to order or visit www.acateredexperience.com for more info.

ROYAL PALACE

Il Lupino

FAMILY NIGHT-WEDNESDAY AT WAHOO’S KAHALA

CELEBRATE YOUR GRADUATE’S ACHIEVEMENT.

Special Graduation Menus start from $8.95 per person, OR Create Your Own Graduation Menu from $10.95 per person! (Minimum 25 guests, delivery fees may apply.)

227 Lewers St. 926-5050

GREEK

FREE PIZZA!

Royal Hawaiian Center • Validated Parking www.illupino.com • 808.922.3400

Taormina-Sicilian Cuisine

Kaimuki - 3040 Waialae Ave. • 734-0404 Ala Moana - Makai Market • 949-2120 Waikiki - 1831 Ala Moana Blvd • 941-3444

1250 Kapiolani Blvd.

237-5429

2919 Kapiolani Blvd., #218

1137 11th Ave. • 737-1937 2222 S. Beretania St. • 941-4400 3040 Waialae Ave. • 737-7739

The Fat Greek

Stage Restaurant

Start your day off deliciously with Fresh Fruits & Juices, Buttermilk Pancakes, Organic Oatmeal, a Frittata, Eggs Benedict, Omelets, and more.

Bella Mia

Fine Dining Burgundy

The Kahala Hotel & Resort, Beach Level 5000 Kahala Ave 739-8760

Chai’s Island Bistro

ITALIAN

Waikiki Business Plaza 2270 Kalakaua Ave. 923-3877

FRENCH

2440 Kuhio Ave. 922-5555

Plumeria Beach House

FINE DINING

Top of Waikiki

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor

restaurantsuntory.com

922-5511

Chinese Chicken Salad Korean Chicken BBQ Beef Tri-Tip Chow Mein Noodles Many other options available. Call for pricing and full menu.

841-0931

Kam Shopping Center Open 6am Daily

WHERE TO DINE Paesano Ristorante Italiano Waimalu Shopping Plaza 98-1277 Kaahumanu St. (across from Safeway) 485-8883 Manoa Marketplace 2752 Woodlawn Drive 988-5923

Genki Sushi

JAPANESE

Curry King

Ward Warehouse 1050 Ala Moana Blvd. #1400 591-8855 Chinese Cultural Plaza 100 N Beretania St. 538-1151

Genki Sushi

Hinone Mizunone

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

1345 South King St. 942-4848

bliss.

tender moments of

Early Bird $ Special Only

12.95

Ichiriki

Nagoya Ramen

Honolulu 510 Piikoi St. 589-2299

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

at HEE HING

Chinese Chicken Salad • Cantonese Roast Duck • Hunan Tofu • Sweet Chili Flounder Filet Braised Boneless Beef Shortribs • Sauteed Kai Lan with Garlic • Shredded Chicken Noodle $179 per Table of Ten Deluxe Appetizer Platter (Honey Char Siu, Shoyu Chicken, Glazed Shrimp, Shoyu Tofu and Spicy Cucumber). Wintermelon Chicken Soup, Roasted Garlic Chicken, Curry Seafood with Golden Haupia, Hunan Tofu, Braised Beef Shortribs with Taro, Prawns with Fresh Asparagus $239 per Table of Ten

922-6868

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

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

(Savings of $12)

BBQ CHICKEN & ST. LOUIS RIBS COMBO 1 INCLUDES

/2 A LOAF OF ONION RINGS.

735-5544

$1 OFF Any Bread purchases over $4 Must present coupon • exp. 5/24/12

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

“All Natural no added chemicals”

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

39

$

SPECIAL MAY MENU Peking Duck, Sumida Farm Watercress Chicken Soup, Garlic Butter Poached Maine Lobster, Western Style Beef Steak, Sweet Chili Panko Crusted Fish, Garlic Kai Lan (Chinese Broccoli), Braised E Mein w/ Duck Meat, Hunan Tofu, Steamed Rice $249 per Table of Ten (reg. $269)

Open 7 Days from 11am-10pm

LUNCH SPECIALS EVERYDAY 11AM TO 3PM

for

2012 GRAD LUNCHEON MENU

Call for Reservations & Information 2284 Kalakaua Ave.

A fine steak. A fine experience.

2

GRADUATION CELEBRATIONS

Sauteed Mahi with Lobster Sauce Steak & Shrimp Chicken Alfredo Pasta

A prime cut from the tenderloin of beef, exceptionally textured and uniquely tender.

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

Aiea 98-150 Kaonohi St. 484-2222

2012 GRAD DINNER MENU

filet mignon,10 ounces

Katsu 3008 Waialae Ave. 734-2222

Chinese Cultural Plaza 536-3035

Romanos Macaroni Grill

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

1841 Ala Moana Blvd.

941-4444

Hifumi Japanese Restaurant

Ala Moana Center Hookipa Terrace 356-8300

Z Pizza

Kobe Japanese Steak House

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

988-4310 2752 Woodlawn Dr. • Manoa Marketplace

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

PEARLRIDGE

98-150 Kaonohi St. 808.487.9911

WAIKIKI

1972 Kalakaua Ave. 808.942.2121

www.tonyromas.com

Dine in only. Must present this coupon. Not to be combined with any other promo/discount/offer. Not valid on Father’s Day. Expires 5/24/2012.

D I N I N G O U T | M AY 2 0 - 2 6 , 2 0 1 2 | 2 1

WHERE TO DINE Odoriko Japanese Restaurant

Sumo Ramen

Yoshi

2400 Koa Ave. 923-7368

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

1427 Makaloa St. 941-6891

Makino Chaya 98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

Choon Chun Chicken 1649 Kalakaua Ave. 447-4492

Yuzu Japanese Cuisine & Bar

835 Keeaumoku St. #I-101 B • 944-0088

Sushi Company

Restaurant Suntory

KOREAN

1111 McCully Street 947-5411

Royal Hawaiian Shpg Cntr, 3rd Flr. 922-5511

Sushi King

Sakura Terrace Japanese Cafe

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

Tanaka of Tokyo

2746 Kaimuki Avenue 732-1656

MEXICAN Wahoo’s Fish Taco

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

Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen

Yakiniku Million

626 Sheridan St. 596-0799

808 Yong’s BBQ

2700 S. King St. 947-2836

1240 South King Street 591-1181

Kahala • 4614 Kilauea Ave. 732-9229 Ward • 940 Auahi St. 591-1646

Choi’s Garden 1303 Rycroft St., Honolulu. HI 596-7555

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

Picnic on the Lanai Nouvelle Luau Nouvelle Luau

Luau with a twist!

May 27th, 2012 • 6:30pm Served Family Style • $35++ BYOB • No Corkage Fee “Our Lau Lau— House Made!”

Chef/Owner Russell Siu

Red House In Honolulu

Ala Moana Hotel, Ground Floor 943-1155

May Special

KEIKI FUN DAY

Seafood Salad $4.99

Limited Time Only!

last Saturday of every month

~ ~ Kaka‘ako Kitchen

Call for reservations 596-7488

Saturday, May 26th 11 am - 1 pm Balloon Twisters

946 Coolidge St. (across Moiliili Long’s) Mon-Fri: 10am-8pm • Sat: 10am-3pm • Sun closed

Ward Centre

Offer valid on dine-in orders only. Must present coupon.

Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons. Exp 5/31/12

Military w/ID receive 10% OFF

exp. 5/31/12

TERI PORK PLATE

$5.95

943-8885

facebook.com/phomylienhawaii

WESTRIDGE SHOPPING CENTER • 488-4900 (Next to Makino Chaya) 98-150 Kaonohi St., Aiea Mon-Sat 10am-10pm • Sun 10am-8pm

Contemporary Dining “Malaysian Laksa” House Noodle and Panya Iced Fruit Tea

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

Open Tue-Sun Lunch 11am-2pm, Dinner 5-8:30pm • Closed Monday Lunch & Dinner 100 N. Beretania Street #133 (Parking inside Chinese Cultural Plaza)

536-3035

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MAY 1-31

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Restaurant price: Spaghetti with Turkey Meat Sauce $6.75, Kokua Pac $9.30. Offers valid May 1-31, 2012 for Spaghetti with Turkey Meat Sauce, May 1-June 30, 2012 for Kokua Pac. Prices slightly higher at Kahului. No substitutions. Offer not valid with any other promotional offers/discount cards. Other restrictions may apply. No purchase necessary for giveaway, see stores for details.

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HONOLULU • 589-2299 510 Piikoi St. D I N I N G O U T | M AY 2 0 - 2 6 , 2 0 1 2 | 2 3

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Rainbow

Sto r y B y Ke l l i S h i r o m a • P h o to s B y N a t h a l i e W a l k e r ince October 1961, Rainbow Drive-In has provided some of the best plate lunches at reasonable prices to Hawaii’s locals.

Now, more than 50 years later, long lunch lines and numerous takeout orders are a continued sign of customer satisfaction.

“Our peak times are from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (for lunch), and at night, it’s from 5 to 7:30 p.m.,” says executive general manager Lance Shimabuku.

While Rainbow Drive-In has been more popular among locals in previous years — and continues to draw a large local clientele — Shimabuku says that more customers from the Mainland have visited the eatery since last year.

“We have a lot of surfers and locals, but after we did a segment on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives last year on Food Network, we’ve been having a lot of Mainland visitors,” he confirms.

Rainbow Drive-In is well known for its good food, friendly service and reasonable prices, according to Shimabuku.

Indeed, plate lunches range from $6 to $8.25, including Mahi Mahi with tartar sauce ($8.25), BBQ Steak ($7.25), Beef or Pork Cutlet with Gravy ($7.25) and Chili Dog Plate ($6.75). Items on the breakfast menu — such as Sweet Bread French Toast ($5.50) and Corned Beef Hash with Gravy and Egg ($5.50) — are priced at $5.50 or less. Besides the entrée, all plate lunches come with two scoops of rice and one scoop of macaroni salad or coleslaw.

When it comes to Rainbow Drive-In’s signature dishes, Shimabuku is quick to name Loco Moco Plate ($7), Mix Plate ($7.75) — comprising

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A A: Cashier Melanie Lara with C a Rainbow Drive-In bento B: Chili Dog Boat ($4.25) C: Loco Moco Bowl ($3.95) D: Slush Float (regular $3, large $3.50)

Barbecue Steak, Mahi and Boneless Chicken — and Boneless Chicken with Gravy ($7). However, many of the other menu items are customer favorites, such as the renowned Chili, which is sold by bucket ($18.50) or is available in Chili Rice or Chili Cracker Bowl ($3) options.

“Our Bento ($7.50) — which consists of our Boneless Chicken, BBQ Steak, Spam and rice with furikake — is popular,” Shimabuku says. “So is our

Chili Dog Boat ($4.25) — it’s a hot dog with our famous chili on it. Our Loco Moco Bowl ($3.95) — which consists of one scoop of rice, one hamburger, one egg and gravy — also is popular. It’s a mini version of our Loco Moco Plate ($7); the egg is cooked any way you decide.”

With summer just around the corner, Shimabuku anticipates numerous orders of the eatery’s popular Slush drinks (regular $1.75, large $1.85).

“Summer’s going to be really hot and it’s such a refreshing drink; it’s a sure way to beat the tropical heat!”

In addition to the plate lunches on its daily menu, Rainbow Drive-In also offers customers a variety of specials that are only served on certain days. For example, Roast Pork with Gravy ($7) is only served Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays, while Shoyu Chicken ($6.50) is served Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Other specials include Pork Long Rice ($6.25) — served on Mondays and Fridays — and Spaghetti with Weiner ($6.25) and Chopped Steak with Vegetables ($6.75), both of which are served Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The end of June marks a oneweekend-only special at Rainbow Drive-In, according to owner Jim Gusukuma.

“We’re teaming up with 50th State Poultry on the last weekend of June — June 30-July 1,” he states. “(We’ll be serving) a rotisserie, huli huli-style chicken only for that weekend. We’re going to sell plates for $7 and we’ll be selling the chicken (itself) for $5.”

RAINBOW DRIVE-IN WHERE: 3308 KANAINA AVE., HONOLULU • CALL: 737-0177 • HOURS: OPEN DAILY, 7 A.M.-9 P.M. • WEBSITE: RAINBOWDRIVEIN.COM

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