Hawaii Dining Out June 24, 2012

JUNE 24-30, 2012

AN EDITION OF

The Kahala’s general manager Roseann Grippo, executive chef Wayne Hirabayashi and Hoku’s manager Dante Camara celebrate in style with Julia Child-inspired French cuisine.

Just for Julia It’s bon appetit! time at The Kahala Hotel & Resort, which will soon toast America’s favorite chef, Julia Child, through a series of culinary events.

See Page 4 | Nathalie Walker photo

Blue Hawaii Sushi on a roll with top choice items | 6 Beefin’ it up with curry at Shabu Shabu House | 10

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Having a Day with Hot Dogs

By Alana Folen | Photos by Nathalie Walker

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o be frank, this week I’m talking wieners, as in anything and everything hot dogs! Things are definitely heating up this summer as everyone’s favorite “dog” in a bun takes front and center. Regarded as one of America’s signature foods, the basic hot dog concept began in 1874 when Charles Feltman, a Brooklyn resident, began serving beef sausages in a way that was never before conceptualized: in the form of sandwiches! Add to that ketchup, mustard, onions, relish, what have you, and it’s comfort food at its purest.

However, nowadays many food establishments are teaching old dogs new tricks and churning up revolutionary masterpieces featuring none other than America’s top dogs. Imagine a fusion of flavors such as kim chee, sushi rice, chili and more all encompassing a simple hot dog. My, how times have changed!

So, this week on my quest for some delectable dogs, I dropped in on some of the best Ono, You Know establishments that are pushing the humble hot dog to even greater heights.

Above: The editor presents Genki Sushi’s famous Hot Dog Roll ($2.20).

Right: Opulicious’ KC Waffle Dog ($3.50) (file photo)

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Ready to soak in hot dog glory sushi style, my appetite and I headed straight to Genki Sushi to take on the restaurant’s famous Hot Dog Roll. As Hawaii’s premier kaiten-style sushi establishment, and with 14 locations in the Islands — nine on Oahu, two on Maui, one on Kauai and one on the Big Island — this first-class sushi joint caters to all of your sushi cravings.

At first glance you may wonder just how a Redondo’s hot dog fares with sushi. Well, let me tell you, it’s definitely a hot item!

“It’s been on our menu since the beginning. Ever since we opened Genki Sushi,

Hot Dog Roll has been popular with everyone, especially the kids,” says director of purchasing, David Moon.

Priced at $2.20, you can’t go wrong with this unique sushi creation. Referred to as an inside-out-roll, Hot Dog Roll consists of flavorful pieces of hot dog combined with chunks of scrambled egg nestled within sushi rice, nori and sprinkles of furikake.

This Genki favorite, served in four bitesized pieces, is a great option for those on the go and in need of a convenient, nononsense meal. It’s a local take on an American classic. You gotta love the dog!

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Opulicious Restaurant Hungry for some ono local grinds?

Well, twist on over to Opulicious Restaurant on Coolidge Street for a oneof-a-kind dining experience complete with mouth-watering local favorites just like mom used to make, and impressive balloon creations that never cease to wow new and loyal patrons.

“Opulicious is the first balloon-themed restaurant in the nation,” says owner and chef Kelli Kay Chun, who also is a skilled balloon artist at that. “The kids really take to the balloon animals.”

And while the array of adorable balloon animals is quite astounding, with hot dog on the brain, I couldn’t think of anything

finer than Opulicious’ famed KC Waffle Dog ($3.50), which features a scrumptious hot dog bundled inside a special waffle batter, which Chun explains is made from a secret recipe. The dish is served a la carte and is accompanied by a zesty relish for dipping. Add cheese to your KC Waffle Dog for an additional 50 cents. According to Chun, this longtime local delight is a “blast from the past,” as KC Waffle Dog was the dish of choice during the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s.

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series into fruition. “The Kahala is such an amazing place to emulate Julia Child’s style and the mastery of French cooking.

We’re really utilizing every aspect of the hotel, and all of our food and beverage outlets. We’re putting together an amazing celebration.”

The Kahala’s Julia Child Tribute culinary series will include a gourmet French dinner benefiting the James Beard Foundation; French cooking classes and demonstrations at the resort’s Universite Patisserie; Julia Child’s famous recipes featured on the menu at Hoku’s, a special Chef’s Table Grand Experience custom five- or six-course dinner, and so much more. Guests and participants also can look forward to Parisian Pleasures specialty menu at Veranda for late-night snacking, and regional French cuisine featured weekly at Plumeria Beach House's Bounty of the Seven Seas buffet.

“We are cooking our way through Julia Child’s cookbook,” Grippo says with a smile. “We put together this incredible menu based on what Julia

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Child has established, and when you look at her cookbooks, such as Mastering the Art of French Cooking, a lot of the food that we’re celebrating is from years bygone. We’re really reinventing a lot of these items such as Lobster Thermidor, and it’s going to be an exciting time,” she adds.

In addition, guest chef appearances and a Kahala Wine and Food Festival: A Celebration of France, and a Better with Butter high tea in the Veranda as well as a breakfast brunch buffet in the resort’s Plumeria Beach House will captivate all

“We’re very passionate about Julia Child,” Grippo declares. “Keep in mind, Julia was a woman who did not go to culinary school until she was 39 years old.

She attended Le Cordon Bleu, which is touted as one of the best culinary schools in the world. She graduated at the top of her class against all odds, as she was the only female in her class and no one took her seriously,” she explains. “It’s really our desire that people will come and enjoy our tribute to this inspirational woman. The James Beard

appetites during the month of August. Also, a la carte menu items made from recipes found in Child’s cookbook will be featured in the hotel’s restaurants.

Foundation Dinner is really the focal point during the entire celebration — it will be like Julia’s birthday party.”

The James Beard

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s a premier oceanfront destination resort, The Kahala Hotel & Resort is the epitome of pristine class and grandeur where exceptional cuisine stands at the forefront. And with the welcoming of the summer months, this top-notch establishment is gearing up to celebrate the 100th birthday anniversary of celebrated American chef Julia Child. Child was one of the first women to introduce the French culinary techniques taught at Le Cordon Bleu to the American public, through TV emissions and many publications. Julia Child also received the Légion of Honneur in 2000 and the Médaille Présidentielle de la Liberté in 2003. The monthlong party hosted by The Kahala will kick off Aug. 1, finally winding down Aug. 31.

“In true Kahala style, we are dedicating the entire month of August to celebrate Julia Child’s 100th birthday (which is Aug. 15),” says Hoku’s manager Dante Camara, who collaborated with The Kahala’s general manager Roseann Grippo to bring this elaborate culinary

Story by Alana Folen Photos by Nathalie Walker

JUNE 24-30, 2012

AN EDITION OF

The Kahala’s general manager Roseann Grippo, executive chef Wayne Hirabayashi and Hoku’s manager Dante Camara celebrate in style with Julia Child-inspired French cuisine.

Just for Julia It’s bon appetit! time at the Kahala Hotel & Resort, which will soon toast America’s favorite chef, Julia Child, through a series of culinary events.

See Page 4 | Nathalie Walker photo

Blue Hawaii Sushi on a roll with top choice items | 6 Beefin’ it up with curry at Shabu Shabu House | 10

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and it speaks volumes as to where we’re going as a culinary society.”

As for Hirabayashi, he believes Child helped pave the way for many aspiring chefs, including himself.

“Julia Child really brought French cuisine into the homes of America.

She made it look so simple and made people realize that it wasn’t impossible to create. Julia loved butter and cream so, of course, that’s emphasized in the cuisine,” he says, noting a handful of hearty Julia Child-inspired dishes such as French Onion Soup, Boeuf Bourguignon, Pommes Frites, Waffle Potatoes, Pomme Parisienne, Raspberry Charlotte, Pomme Lyonnaise, Gratin and Potato Tarte, which patrons can expect to feast on all month long.

“Julia Child taught us about the passion of mixing ingredients and that everyone has a cooking style all their own,” Grippo shares.

“The one thing that I thought was always great about Julia was that she never gave up — she crossed boundaries and went on to become one of the best chefs that we will ever know in our lifetime.”

For more information on The Kahala’s Julia Child Tribute and to make reservations, call 739.8760, email restaurants@ kahalaresort.com or visit kahalaresort.com.

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Foundation Dinner is set for Aug. 12 from 5:30 to 10 p.m. in The Kahala’s Maile Ballroom. The James Beard Foundation was founded in 1986 to celebrate and cultivate America’s diverse culinary heritage and cuisine.

According to Grippo, this exquisite dinner (early bird reservations before July 1, $275 per person; reservations after July 1 $325 per person), will showcase the divine masterpieces of Hawaii’s regional chefs, including the hotel’s own Team Kahala comprised of executive chef Wayne Hirabayashi and pastry chef Michael Moorhouse. Other local celebrity chefs being featured are Warren Uchida, Colin Hazama, Ryan Loo and Patrick Okubo.

“We have an amazing pool of talent, and another special guest for the evening will be Mitchell Davis, Ph.D., executive vice president of the James Beard Foundation in New York City. We’re delighted to have him here,” Camara explains.

“Working with the James Beard Foundation and giving back to the community is so important. Food is love in every aspect, and we’re engaging local purveyors and they’re truly taking the spotlight,” Grippo adds. “Allowing these amazing chefs to have this opportunity to be a part of this celebration is truly magic in the islands,

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Blue Hawaii Sushi delights with revolutionary fare

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reaming of some good sushi?

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Conveniently located at the Pearl City Gateway Shopping Center (across from Walmart and next to David’s Bridal), Blue Hawaii Sushi offers a great selection of traditional and original sushi, as well as a menu of international flavors.

Some of the popular sushi rolls include Rainbow ($16) featuring eight pieces of a traditional California roll inside and a colorful topping of ahi, salmon, hamachi and avocado; and SixtyNine roll ($16) made with a traditional California roll inside and

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topped with unagi, bonito flakes, green onion, tobiko and a drizzle of unagi sauce.

But what makes this rock ’n’ roll sushi bar and restaurant extra special is its unexpected offerings, such as Hot Spinach Salad and Spaghetti Alfredo. A must-try is the signature Thai Chicken Katsu Curry ($11.95) consisting of breaded tender chicken and an exotic Thai curry sauce that has a hint of sweetness and an aroma of coconut, and served with rice, and sauteed onions, zucchini and mushrooms. All entrees come with hot tea, rice, miso soup and house salad with ginger dressing.

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3 Executive chef David Silva and head sushi chef Bronson Lizares with Thai Chicken Katsu Curry and Sixty-Nine Roll Rainbow Roll ($16) Thai Chicken Katsu Curry ($11.95) Sixty-Nine Roll ($16)

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eral manager at Kobe Steak House and Sushi Bar, and previously owned a restaurant in Japan, notes that they also have experienced chefs, including head sushi chef Bronson Lizares, who worked at Kobe, Sam Choy’s and IHOP; and executive chef David Silva, who was a line cook at Aiea Bowl.

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Who or what inspires you as a chef and owner? My biggest inspiration is the cuisine itself. We aim to offer our customers really good, Hong Kong-style Chinese food. With our family-style establishment, we love to see our customers come in with their family and friends to try some authentic cuisine. I am happy to give them that experience.

If you could serve food to a celebrity, who would it be and why? What dish would you serve? If I could serve a meal to any celebrity, it would have to be Jeremy Lin because I love to watch basketball and I really admire his awesome skills. I would serve him some of our highest-quality seafood, including my specialty Cold Combination Platter, Live Lobster, Crab and Fish Maw soup.

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Honey Walnut Shrimp. It is my favorite because we use fresh fruits to mix with the mayonnaise for the sauce, which gives our version of this traditional dish something special. It just melts in your mouth when it comes out to the table and it’s one of our most popular menu items.

Is there a dish that you create that’s not on your menu, but available upon request? Some of our regular customers often request our Deep Fried Mochi Duck even though it is not on the menu. The duck is de-boned and stuffed with fried mochi rice to give it a delicious flavor.

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Irresistibly Italian, irresistibly Paesano

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ith Paesano’s popular Manoa restaurant undergoing renovations, its long list of fans will need to take the short drive to its Waimalu location. That’s OK. The oh-so-good appetizers are worth a little added effort.

Upon arrival you may want to try Homemade Cold Antipasto ($10.90), especially if you are dining with friends. The fresh salad is made with romaine lettuce, roasted bell peppers, carrots, olives, homemade sweet and sour pickles, salami, prosciutto, anchovies, Fontinella cheese and topped with an olive oil vinaigrette. The sweet peppers and carrots balance out the flavors of the salami, prosciutto and anchovies, and the dressing is bright, slightly sweet and tangy. You can try eating this massive plate yourself or share it to save room for Fresh Clam Hamakua ($13.90).

The clam dish isn’t on the menu, but feel free to order it.

Fresh clams are sauteed in garlic, Hamakua mushrooms, chili flakes and a white wine butter sauce. The flavor is just awesome as each bite is soft, sweet and salty with a fresh hint of citrus. That pool of butter sauce on the bottom of the plate serves as a delicious dipping destination for the homemade bread that is baked each morning and delivered hot, flaky with a soft, buttery interior.

Another, slightly more spicy dipping option can be found in

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1 Hot Carpaccio ($14.90) 2 Fresh Clam Hamakua ($13.90) 3 Homemade Cold Antipasto ($10.90) 4 Manager Minh Tran 5 Homemade Hot Antipasto ($15.90) Nathalie Walker photos

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If that’s not enough reservation persuasion, Hot Carpaccio ($14.90) just may be what gets you motivated. Thinly sliced filet mignon is baked and topped with mushrooms and a home-

made butter Maggi sauce. The meat is tender and the mushrooms do their job absorbing all the flavors to make the carpaccio a delight by itself or on top of the fresh bread we can’t stop talking about.

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hen you first hear the name of Kapahulu Avenue’s newest eatery, Fine Dining Burgundy, you can almost smell the scent of deeply red wine flowing into rounded glasses that bejewel each table. As you hear the traditional French bistro’s regional music playing while settling into its casually elegant dining space — adorned with French art, burgundy walls and rustic decorative touches — you are inching toward your mini European vacation.

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e can all relate to having hectic schedules and mile-long to-do lists, so wouldn’t it be great to find a no-brainer lunch that’s so tasty it actually gives you an enjoyable break in the day? Shabu Shabu House’s takeout menu, debuting June 25, gives you convenience when you need it and a burst of flavor when you need it most.

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1 Ice Coffee ($3.50) 2 Servers Dianarose Ricapor and Sylvia Marie Duhaylongsod with Kobe Curry and Ice Coffee 3 Kobe Curry ($7.95) Lawrence Tabudlo photos

Kazuyo Makita to share her beloved curry recipe, the restaurant manager knew her Kobe Curry ($7.95) would be just the thing to satisfy Kapiolani Boulevard’s crowd of business people who come into the eatery looking for a quick bite. She’ll serve the Japanese-style curry to anyone who’s on-the-go during Shabu Shabu’s lunch hours (11 a.m.-2 p.m.) or until the pot is empty.

According to Makita, Kobe Curry is a spicy food-lover’s dream, as it’s made with a healthy dose of heat. “Curry rice is supposed to be spicy!” she says with a laugh. And the heat-enthusiast will put some extra spice into any order upon request.

Adding quality to flavor, the dish is made with Kobe-style Washugyu beef and rib eye, which lend to its supremely rich character. To complement the high-quality meat, it also features an array of vegetables such as mushrooms, onion, celery and carrots. Enjoy rice and fukujin zuke (pickled radish) on the side as you spice up your afternoon.

And don’t forget to order an Ice Coffee ($3.50) to go — it will give you

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This strong blend of French-roasted coffee is sweetened with your choice of French vanilla, hazelnut or regular cream, as well as homemade liquid sugar.

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ometimes to enjoy a good thing you’re going to have to get a little dirty. A hands-on experience, Sam Choy’s Breakfast, Lunch & Crab features its Onolicious Rack of Ribs ($29.95). Please do not let your eyes become bigger then your stomach, unless, of course, you think you can take down 2 pounds of Sam’s char-siu glazed ribs. If you cannot finish it, I’m sure someone at your table may want to try a rib or two . . . or three. One word used to describe this dish by general manager Jeffrey Gaspar: “Big!” “Sam is known for large por-

if the ribs aren’t enough, you’ll also receive sauteed vegetables and your choice of starch, such as Sam’s Kapakahi Mashed Potatoes, creamy mashed potatoes with garlic, corn and spinach.

In celebration of the restaurant’s 15th anniversary, Sam Choy’s is hosting a benefit June 25 from 6 to 9 p.m. Priced at $100 ($60 tax-deductible), enjoy an evening of food, drink and entertainment with proceeds benefitting Ronald McDonald House Charities of Hawaii, with which Sam Choy’s has partnered for the past 15 years.

HOURS Monday-Thursday 7 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-9 p.m.

Friday 7 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-10 p.m.

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Onolicious Rack of Ribs ($29.95) Chris Fleck photo

filet mignon,10 ounces tions and that’s what this is. That is Chef Sam right in front of you,” adds Gaspar.

Topping off the tenderly prepared ribs is the char-siu glaze, which combines hoisin saucewith honey, shoyu, brown sugar and whatever seasonings that may be tempting Sam and his chefs on that particular day. And

Entertainment will be provided

by Hawaiian music artists Tahiti Rey and Jason Alan, Mailani and Dr. Trey and Lehua Kalima Shaun Pimental. Reserve your ticket by calling Ronald McDonald House Charites of Hawaii at 973.5683 ext. 240.

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HANAKI RESTAURANT MANOA MARKETPLACE 2756 WOODLAWN DRIVE, HONOLULU 988.1551 11:30 A.M.–2:30 P.M. AND 5–9:30 P.M. WEDNESDAY–MONDAY; CLOSED ON TUESDAYS FREE PARKING AVAILABLE

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t’s easy, it’s healthy and munal soup at each table, but it you’ll feel great afterwards. doesn’t skimp on the ingredients.

“It’s healthy but filling, decepThat’s another way of saying tively filling,” admits Mark you should check out the shabu- Mitsuyoshi, who has worked shabu at Hanaki Restaurant. here for 12 years and remains It’s just a short, pleasant drive slim. “Plus, you have the flavor into Manoa Valley, and there from the soup in the food, and you’ll find Hanaki where it’s you can choose a different broth been for years at the back of and a different meat each time, Manoa Marketplace. But inside, so it never gets old.” the owners and management Different choices, yes indeed. have committed to a healthier Choice No. 1 would be, which way for families and friends to soup base do you want to start enjoy a meal together. For three with? There’s konbu, miso, years now, the restaurant has curry, seafood, spicy, beef and stayed on the lean and green side sukiyaki, all priced at $5, and with meals self-cooked in a com- healthy herb soup for $9. Then

the restaurant offers about 35 types of meat or fish to cook tableside in your selected broth and 40 kinds of vegetables (almost all Hawaii-grown) — all packaged fresh in colorful bowls on chilled shelves, with prices ranging from $2.50 to $4.50, except for crab and butterfish.

Several dipping sauces and flavored garnishes such as ginger and green onions complete the array of items. Rice and hot tea cost $1.50 each.

Among the intriguing selections: six kinds of mushrooms, stuffed shiitake, squid balls, udon, butterfish bones, lamb,

Redondo’s arabiki hot dogs, salmon, prime rib, instant ramen, lobster balls, steamed cabbage rolls, ika fishcake, sponge tofu (“fills with flavor”).

While a few locals still come in thinking it’s a buffet operation, Mitsuyoshi says the restaurant has gained many converts from that group, and some have become regular fans of shabushabu. One gentleman fully embraced the concept, he recalls.

“He grabbed everything and had fun creating a giant miso ramen!”

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2 General manager Mark Mitsuyoshi with Konbuand Miso-based soups 3 Shabu shabu consisting of an array of fresh ingredients.

5 Fresh Prime Rib Beef, along with Tofu, Udon, and Lobster Balls in Sukiyaki and Konbu soup bases 6 Sukiyaki, Miso and Spicy soup bases with various shabu shabu items 7 Make it a fun do-it-yourself dining experience at Hanaki.

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electric pot, Mitsuyoshi suggests they put it on a skewer to “claim” it, or cradle it in a slotted spoon, both of which are available nearby.

Children also jump into the soup, so to speak, without even realizing they are consuming green things that are good for them. “The kids get a fully balanced meal, and it’s kind of fun for them to choose an item and cook it themselves,” Mitsuyoshi says. “Of course, some of them also head straight for the hot dog bowls and the shave ice.”

Shave ice? Yes, every shabushabu customer can help themselves to as much shave ice as

they want — with several flavor choices, of course — at no extra charge. A good way to top a warm meal. Still other tempting desserts can be had for $1.50 each. Sweet treats on display recently were Mocha Chino Deelite with 100 percent Kona coffee, chocolate and an Oreo crust; Banana Crunch with peanut butter, chocolate macadamia nuts and Oreo crust; Mauna Kea Deelite with haupia, fudge, coconut, mac nuts, Dutch chocolate and Oreo crust; Melona ice cream bars; and the newest dessert, Green Tea pie with azuki beans, vanilla and

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honey graham crust.

Another choice: You can choose not to cook your own.

Hanaki offers ample ramen bowls of all kinds from its own kitchen ($11.95 or $12.95), as well as donburi bowls ($11.95) and combination plates of two ($9.95) or three entrees ($12.95) served with rice and miso soup. The choices listed here also can come as side orders of $4.50 each: shrimp tempura, fried fish katsu, chicken kara age, tako yaki, homemade gau gee, deep-fried oysters, teriyaki chicken, vegetable tempura, grilled butterfish bones, teriyaki tofu and misoyaki butterfish.

Now for one final lesson on this culinary tour. The term shabu-shabu apparently was inspired by the swish-swish sound of cooking the meat in the pot. The name Hanaki means “precious flower.” So far, they have not put flowers on the menu — but some blossoms are edible, and they might taste great floating in a sukiyaki soup base and dipped in the house secret sauce.

Hanaki Restaurant is open from 11:30 to 2:30 p.m. and 5 to 9:30 p.m. every day but Tuesday at 2756 Woodlawn Drive. For reservations or catering information, call 988.1551.

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chewonthis A seafood lover’s dream, part of the allyou-can-eat seafood buffet ($30.95 for adults, $16.95 for children ages 4-10) BELOW Servers Sharon Soares and James Shaver Nathalie Walker photos

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Tempt your palate with Plaza Cafe’s hefty feast

hai’s Island Bistro transcends borders and appetites with its award-winning Pacific Rim cuisine and renowned local entertainment. Located in Aloha Tower Marketplace, the restaurant prides itself in creating feasts for the senses as Chef Chai Chaowasaree draws from a bounty of Hawaii's harvest — from land and sea. And while every night of the week is an opportune time to pay a visit to Chai’s Island Bistro, mark your calendar for July 2 from 7 to 9 p.m. as the restaurant is set to host a CD release party for 10 time Na Hoku Hanohano award winners Na Palapalai in celebration of its sixth album titled Ha‘a, which features Kuana Torres Kahele and Ioane Burns, along with four new original songs.

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ake a dive into a delicious seafood dining experience at Plaza Cafe.

Hidden along Nimitz Highway is a seafood buffet that has been serving kamaaina, short-term hotel guests and military families since the 1970s, and is waiting to be indulged in every weekend.

During the week, Plaza Cafe serves food a la carte, but when the weekend rolls around, out comes the buffet. This allyou-can-eat event is from 5 to 9 p.m. every Friday and Saturday, and features local seafood favorites such as snow crab legs, poke, mussels, its fresh catch and lomi lomi salmon. This seafood buffet costs $30.95 for adults and $16.95 for children (ages 4-10).

If seafood isn’t really your preference, Plaza Cafe also offers its buffet for $26.95 (without crab legs) and serves other popular dishes such as kalua pork, island-style chicken and a pasta and salad bar. After a good meal, you can’t forget the best part — dessert. This weekend buffet tops off its meals with signature bread pudding, a soft-serve station and other assorted desserts.

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“The only Oahu CD release party for Ha‘a will be at Chai’s Island Bistro, and it’s one of the few opportunities to see Na Palapalai perform live in Hawaii this summer,” Chaowasaree says. “Na Palapalai has large Japan and China tours scheduled. The first 50 reservations for the CD release party will receive a new Ha‘a CD,” he adds.

Call Chai's Island Bistro now to make reservations.

Other than the great food, what attracts Plaza Cafe’s loyal customers are its “low costs, convenient location and we validate free parking,” Fao adds.

Plaza Cafe also is now on Facebook, so “like” its page and check out all of the yummy a la carte and buffet items now.

Or just stop by one weekend to try the delicious seafood buffet.

PLAZA CAFE WHERE Best Western Hotel 3253 N. Nimitz Hwy., Honolulu CALL 836.8626 HOURS Breakfast served daily 6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Seafood Buffet on Friday and Saturday 5 to 9 p.m.

Ioane Burns and Kuana Torres Kahele of Na Palapalai | Photo courtesy of Chai’s Island Bistro

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“This is your traditional KC Waffle Dog, but it’s topped with homemade chili Mai Tai Bar Hello, summer! Really, there’s no betmade from a secret recipe and a mound of cheese,” Chun explains. “Most of the ter way to kick off a season of fun in the recipes here are from me and my mother.” sun than with a visit to the oceanfront OK, now I really think I’ve found my Mai Tai Bar at The Royal Hawaiian, a way to hot dog heaven! Nothing gets bet- Luxury Collection Resort located just ter than this! Open for breakfast, lunch steps away from iconic Waikiki Beach. and dinner, everything at Opulicious is Open from 10 a.m. to midnight, Mai Tai always made fresh to order. Planning a Bar boasts locally inspired specialties summer barbecue on the beach? with an island flair.

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of Dogs of the World at Mai Tai Bar. This special culinary event features the best in gourmet hot dogs, served from 2 to 4 p.m. daily, so feast away and enjoy a variety of all-American hot dog classics with an international spin. The menu highlights top dogs such as Half Pound Beef Hot Dog on a Brioche Bun ($20) topped with caramelized onions and Cheddar cheese accompanied with a side of sea salt fries, and Portuguese Sausage on a Brioche Bun ($20) topped with Ho Farms tomatoes stewed to perfection in port wine. Sea salt fries complete the dish.

Ecstatic about kim chee, I was immediately drawn to Kim Chee Sausage on a Brioche Bun ($20), an electrifyingly delicious sausage adorned with kim chee and a Koochujang vinaigrette. Believe me, this top pick will awaken your taste buds

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Lastly, the most unique dog on the menu would have to be Patele Sausage on a Brioche Bun ($20). Exuding a Puerto Rican flair, this hot dog only gets better as it’s complemented by pickled Maui Onions and chilies.

And to tame these delicious dogs, grab one of Mai Tai’s hand-crafted cocktails made with fresh, local fruits and juices to quench your thirst.

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Max’s of Manila

94-300 Farrington Hwy., Suite F-1, Waipahu 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sundays 951.6297

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s of last week, it’s officially summertime, and Max’s of Manila has you all set for the season. If you’re short on summer travel funds, Max’s allows you to take a food tour of the Philippines — and you won’t even have to leave the island. Located in Waipahu and Dillingham, the restaurant offers authentic, homestyle cuisine that will transport diners to a classic Filipino kitchen.

“We bring (customers) the traditional, homestyle Filipino food that they grew up with and miss,” says Max’s Dillingham operations manager Elizabeth Joven.

“That’s the key, and I think that’s why people keep coming back.”

In honor of summer, Max’s recently relaunched its popular Picnic Package ($26.99) option, which features a whole Max’s Fried Chicken ($13.50 for an individual order), Pancit Canton ($8.50 for an individual order) and Lumpiang Shanghai ($7.25 for an individual order).

Not only is the Picnic Package an incredible deal, but it also highlights some of the restaurant’s most popular dishes.

The chicken, for instance, is one of the all-time customer favorites and has been

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one of the restaurant’s staples since it opened in the Philippines in 1945.

“It’s really just fresh chicken that has been seasoned and fried,” Joven says, adding that it is made from a secret recipe.

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ax’s of Manila first began as a small cafe in Manila in 1945. Although it had just a few menu items, it quickly became a hot spot for American troops living in the city. When the cafe created its original fried chicken recipe, its popularity soon spread.

Today, there are Max's restaurants throughout the Philippines and in California. Locally, the Waipahu location opened in 2006, followed Daniel Domingo by the Dillingham restaurant two with Haloyears ago.

Halo Although that little cafe has evolved into a franchised enterprise, it has not strayed far from its homestyle fare.

“With all of the convenience goods available in the market, we still make it a point to start from scratch,” says Max’s Dillingham operations manager Elizabeth Joven, who first started working at Max’s corporate office in the Philippines. “Like with our lumpia, we start ours from scratch.

“That is the trademark that Max’s has been known for. It’s not just about the business, part of it also is taking care of the priorities.” Those priorities, she says, are serving homemade Filipino favorites.

“Pretty much everything is the same as in Manila,” Joven says. “Everything is modeled after the Manila restaurant. We try to keep the menu as much the same here as it can be.”

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Pancit Canton also is a customer favorite. “We use a fresh egg noodle,” Joven says of the dish. It also comes with pork, shrimp and chicken. “The guest has the option if they won't want to eat meat, they can substitute it for tofu, or all shrimp, or all vegetables.”

Lumpiang Shanghai is Max’s take on a

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spring roll. “We make it from scratch,” Joven says. “The sweet and sour sauce is homemade, too. We cook our own sauces.”

Complete with to-go boxes and a reusable bag, the Picnic Package is designed to be enjoyed outdoors. All customers have to do is call in their order and pick it up — and they’ll have a perfectly pre-made picnic.

Another treat that is perfect for the season is Halo-Halo ($5.70), which is a delightful dessert with ube ice cream that comes with coconut, jackfruit, beans gelatin, flan and yam. “It's the most popular among all of the desserts,” Joven says.

While customers are busy enjoying their tasty summer treats, the chefs at Max’s of Manila are busy in the kitchen concocting even more new dishes.

Currently, the Waipahu location offers breakfast on Sundays, and the Dillingham location also is hoping to start offering breakfast soon. Joven estimates that the breakfast menu could be ready by early fall. She explains that it would be a popular homestyle Filipino breakfast that consists of beef, fried rice and eggs.

Contact Christina O’Connor at diningout@staradvertiser.com

Lucky at Lung Fung For example, in its Vegetables section (conveniently for vegetarians), the menu lists Salt and Pepper Tofu ($9.95), a savory dish in which the tofu is deep-fried, then simply stirfried with garlic, salt and pepper.

“It’s a very popular dish,” assures Ma. “The vegetarians like it.”

Ma adds that Lung Fung also can prepare a sweet and sour tofu dish,

uck is the theme at Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant, as evidenced by its colorful dragonand-phoenix decor — both mythical creatures are said to symbolize good fortune in Chinese lore. That’s a pretty good reason for dining at the popular eatery, which has been serving customers for decades on Oahu.

After all, everybody could use a bit of luck and good fortune these days.

But, for hungry non-meat eaters, there’s an even better reason to dine here. As luck would have it, Lung Fung is vegetarian-friendly, according to manager Eddie Ma. “When people order we can make it vegetarian,” he says.

Within reason, of course, as not every dish can be modified without compromising on flavor and quality. But even if you don’t feel comfortable making special requests, Lung Fung has it covered.

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first. In any case, this is a very positive trend for non-meat eaters, and one that should be encouraged and embraced.

So the next time you’re craving Chinese food, head over to the East side and feel free to order your favorites just the way you like them — meat- and fish-free — at Lung Fung.

Good fortune awaits.

Contact Terri Hefner at diningout@staradvertiser.com

Salt and Pepper Tofu ($9.95) Lawrence Tabudlo photo

Lung Fung WHERE 5724 Kalanianaole Hwy., Honolulu CALL 377.5555

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ast week, Dining Out told you that Shochan’s phone number is 255.0603 and that the restaurant is open daily. Our mistake. You can reach the eatery at 225.0603, and it offers lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and dinner from 5-10 p.m. Wednesday through Monday. The eatery is closed on Tuesdays.

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t's a five-star experience at Five Star International Buffet where you are taken on a first-class culinary journey as this one-of-akind establishment presents you with premier international cuisine. Located on the third level of Building C at Royal Hawaiian Center in Waikiki, the restaurant offers brilliant dĂŠcor and an impressive buffet line complete with lavish works of edible art. A full bar and happy hour also are available. For hours and more information, call 380.9300.

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ukuya Delicatessen & Catering has made Moiliili its home for more than 75 years, and it has provided customers with quick on-the-go lunches and extensive catering options since its beginning. What started out as a small okazuya restaurant has become an island favorite and now includes items such as bentos, mochi and homemade cookies on its menu.

During the lunch hour one day, Dining Out caught up with Andres Albano. The Hawaii Kai resident says he visits Fukuya about once every two weeks.

Andres Albano: “I like the Fried Chicken ($2.40) and Gobo ($1.85).

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WHERE TO DINE

Symbol Key Breakfast Lunch Dinner After Midnight Alcohol served Online Catering

Larry’s Bakery

Pearl City - Times Sq. SC 486-4467 Kaneohe - Windward Mall 235-4467 Hilo - Prince Kuhio Plaza 959-2600

AMERICAN Atlantis Seafood & Steak 2284 Kalakaua Avenue 922-6868

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

Tropics Bar & Grill

Napoleon’s Bakery

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

Eggs n’ Things 343 Saratoga Road 923-EGGS (3447)

Located inside of Zippy’s

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

BAKERY

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

Fendu Boulangerie 2752 Woodlawn Dr. Manoa Marketplace 988-4310

IHOP

BUFFET

La Palme D’or

Waikiki - 1850 Ala Moana Blvd 949-4467 Waikiki - Kuhio & Lewers 921-2400

Camellia Buffet

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

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Ala Moana Center 947-8818

Graduation Menu

Wednesday, July 18 • 6:30 pm Domaine de Fontsainte Rose 2011 Assorted Pate Louis Latour Pouilly Fuisse 2010 Carpaccio of Scallop with Julienne of Leeks & Capers Maison Roche de Bellene Bourgogne Rouge Vielles Vignes 2009 Fire Roasted Quail with Parmesan Risotto Red Wine Braised Leg of Lamb Raspberry Napoleon Chambord Scented Panna Cotta

• 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

$95 40% off all bottles of wine or waived corkage fee

930 McCully St. 951-0511/0611

Dear Hearts, For those in the service industry First and foremost, do onto others As you would have them do onto you.

Learn how to read people And be able to switch perspectives on the fly.

Have a short term memory Or find a group of friends with whom which you can vent and rely.

Manage your stress levels by balancing work with play.

Then you can wake up each morn refreshed And ready to serve all day!

Sincerely, Bryce "Saimin Junior"

WAIMALU

WAIPAHU

EWA BEACH SHOP. CTR.

98-020 Kam Hwy.

94-256 Waipahu Depot St.

91-919 Fort Weaver Rd.

488-8824

676-2088

689-0999

w w w. s h i ro s s a i m i n . c o m ON THE RISE

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

10% OFF

Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)

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 7/31/12. Must present coupon.

Celebrating 40 years

Lobster $1299

Committed devotion to serving authentic Japanese taste & hospitality

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!

Hawaii’s only Gourmet Buffet

15% OFF Dinner before 8:30* 25% OFF Night time Happy Hour 8:30pm-10:00pm Royal Hawaiian Center, Bldg. C, Level 3 | 380-9300 Lunch 11:00a-2:00p, Happy Hour 2:00p-5:00p, Dinner 5:00p-10:00p Open Daily | Full Bar | Validated Parking *Discount valid with local or Military ID, & Seniors (ages 60+). Cannot be combined with any other offers.

20 | DINING OUT | JUNE 24-30, 2012

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

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 7/31/12. Must present coupon.

Fresh Seafood, Sushi, Hot Pot, Full Izakaya Menu

808-923-7368 King’s Village Shopping Center 2400 Koa Ave.

vist us at odorikohawaii.com

Breakfast.......................6am–11am Lunch ...............................11am–5pm Dinner ........5pm–12am (Midnight)

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

449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

Golden Duck

Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine 590 Farrington Hwy. 692-9880

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

Market City Shopping Center 2919 Kapiolani Blvd 735-3888

Hee Hing Restaurant

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

A Catered Experience

CAFE

Canton Seafood Restaurant 923 Keeaumoku St. 955-3388

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)

Serving Local Favorites and Gourmet Specials since 1999.

Local Food, for Local People, from Locals with Aloha.

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL $15.95 Complete Dinner

June Lunch Specials

New Hours 5:30 - 6:45pm

Now taking reservations for Lunch & Dinner

$11.45 Complete Lunch

Plate Lunches with Aloha Breakfast • Burgers • Local Favorites • Gourmet Plate Lunch • Fresh Local Fish • Catering • Banquet Facilities

• NEW! Bacon-Wrapped Sirloin Steak & Eggs • Chicken & Waffles • NEW! Cheesy Western Omelette • NEW! Bacon & Cheddar Hash Brown StackTM • NEW! Hash Brown Crusted Chicken & Biscuit • Nutella® Crepes & Eggs • SIMPLE & FIT Veggie Omelette

& after 10:30 p.m.

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

8.50

$

LIMITED SUPPLIES! SORRY IF IT’S SOLD OUT!

MONDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mabo Tofu Teishoku TUESDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Teri Chicken Donburi WEDNESDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tonkatsu w/ Meat Sauce Teishoku THURSDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Goya Champru Teishoku FRIDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chicken Sukiyaki Teishoku SATURDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maguro Tempura Teishoku SUNDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beef Egg Donburi

*DAILY SPECIAL TEISHOKU* Sanma Teishoku

UNDER 600 CALORIES

9.50

919 Keeaumoku St. | 942-2323

7192 Kalanianaole Hwy. | 394-2373

Kailua

Waipio

301 Hahani St. | 263-2697

94-1221 Ka Uka Blvd. | 680-7520

Aji Fry Teishoku

9.50

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

©2012 IHOP IP, LLC

Koko Marina

12.00

Open Daily 11am - 9 pm Lunch 11 am - 4 pm • Dinner 4 pm - 9 pm

NEW!

Keeaumoku

Menchi Katsu Teishoku

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

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

947-2836

942-4848

Open 7 Days • 2700 So. King St.

Please Join us For Shore Bird’s

98-150 Kaonohi St. • Tel: 486-5100

Every Sunday-Thursday June 3-Sept 27 • 10:30 p.m.

FREE TO ENTER! NIGHTLY PRIZES! WEEKLY CASH PRIZES! Finals on Sept 27th.

*GRAND PRIZES*

Paddle Board courtesy of Blue Moon, Coors Light & Miller Lite, and a Trip for 2 to Las Vegas courtesy of Vacations Hawaii!

BEACHFRONT AT THE OUTRIGGER REEF ON THE BEACH • 2169 KALIA ROAD • WAIKIKI VALET PARKING • WWW.SHOREBIRDWAIKIKI.COM • TEL. (808) 922-2887

*Menu and prices subject to change.

SENIOR SPECIAL!

BIRTHDAY SPECIAL!

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 6/29/12.

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 6/29/12.

5 OFF Lunch 10 OFF Dinner

$ $

FREE BIRTHDAY MEAL FOR ANY AGE With Family & Group

LUNCH & DINNER

20% OFF

DINING OUT | JUNE 24-30, 2012 | 21

WHERE TO DINE Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant 5724 Kalanianaole Hwy. 377-5566

ROYAL PALACE R E S TA U R A N T

Royal Palace Restaurant

Fat Boy’s

JJ Bistro & French Pastry

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

KAILUA 263-BOYS (2697) 301(A) Hahani Street KEEAUMOKU 942-2323 919 Keeaumoku Street KOKO MARINA 94-2373 7192 Kalanianaole Hwy, #C 110 WAIPIO 680-7520 94-1221 Ka Uka Blvd, #B106-107 PALI GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE/ Banquet Room

3447 Waialae Ave.

Mandalay (The) 1055 Alakea St. 525-8585

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

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant Liliha Square, 524-1628

ON ON

FAMILY DINING

On On at McCully

Asian Mix

1110 McCully St.

1234 South Beretania St. 521-1688

at McCully 946-8833

739-0993

Kakaako Kitchen Ward Centre 1200 Ala Moana Blvd

596-7488

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

Henry Loui’s

Kenny’s Express Hawaiian BBQ

2850 Paa St. 833-3728

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 2nd floor 922-9333

Little India R E S T A U R A N T Your Choice

something new. something classic.

BENTO SPECIAL

OPEN TUE-SUN LUNCH

• Steamed or Wafu Style • Rice • Miso Soup

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

100 N. Beretania Street #113

11am - 10pm

Happy Hour

Celebrate Your Birthday

Daily in the lounge 3pm - 6pm

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

Vino Thursdays

25% Off Bottles of Wine Bring this ad in for a Complimentary Dessert* *With the purchase of two entrees.

Maximum 2 coupons per table. $8.00 Value. Expires 7/31/2012.

Mon-Fri: 6:00 - 10:00 pm Sat, Sun: 5:30 - 10:00 pm

StarAdv

• Wine Spectator Award-Winning Wine List • Live Entertainment • Valet Parking

Ala Moana Center Ho‘okipa Terrace

Proper Attire Required

808.356.8300 Queens’ MarketPlace

Reservations Recommended

Waikoloa Beach Resort

2440 Kuhio Ave.

808.443.5515

922 5555

www.macaronigrill.com

www.hyshawaii.com

% off 10 with this ad

SHOCHAN

225-0603

SEA BASS

Coming Soon: Beer, Sake & Shochu!

Specializing in: okonomiyaki, teppanyaki, kushiage

*Discount excludes alcohol.

Cannot be combined w/other offers/specials.

Exp. 6-28-12.

22 | DINING OUT | JUNE 24-30, 2012

(Parking inside Chinese Cultural Plaza)

536-3035

B A R Specials vary nightly

FREE DESSERT*

Includes: Scoop Rice, Miso Soup,Tea,Tofu, Gyoza,Green Salad or Tsukemono.

Open Daily

449 Kapahulu Ave, 2nd Floor LUNCH 11:30a-5:00p DINNER 5:00p-10:00p Closed Tuesdays

$14.99 Daily Dinner Specials

$10.95

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

&

*Bring this ad and purchase dinner

1888 Kalakaua Ave. C-106 Landmark Bld Waikiki Parking Available enter on the Ala Wai

808-352-9052 OPEN 7 Days 4pm - 10pm HAPPY HOUR 4pm - 7pm

Reservations: rsvp@littleindiawaikiki.com

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

Limited Time Only!

BUY ONE ITEM & GET THE NEXT ONE

50% OFF

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. 7/31/12.

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

Hanaki Japanese Cuisine

1 FREE Shrimp Tempura

CHAR SIU PORK $ PLATE

CHICKEN

$ 5.95 or LOCOKATSU MOCO 6.95 (Reg. $7.75)

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

Lemon Dream Cake & Lemon Roll L

Expires 6/28/12

MANOA MARKETPLACE (Tons of FREE Parking) 988-1551

943-8885

June Specials

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

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

(Reg. $8.25)

Lemon Roll

WHERE TO DINE Kit N Kitchen

Plaza Cafe

Shiro’s Saimin Haven

Wailana Coffee House

1010 University Avenue 942-7622

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

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

1860 Ala Moana Blvd.

955-1764

Opulicious 946 Coolidge St. 943-8885

Willoughby’s

Restaurant Epic

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

Shore Bird Restaurant

1131 Nuuanu Ave. 587-7877

Pagoda

Outrigger Reef on the Beach 922-2887

1525 Rycroft St. 948-8356

Tony Roma’s Panya Bistro • Bakery • Bar Ala Moana Center, Mauka - Mall Level 946-6388

WAIKIKI 1972 Kalakaua Ave. • 942-2121 AIEA 98-150 Kaonohi St. • 487-9911

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

Voted Best Thai in Hawaii 15% OFF Take Out

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)

Coupon required. Not combinable with other offers. Expires 6/29/12

THAI CUISINE

#25

1841 Ala Moana Blvd.

Shrimp Salad

Between Ilikai & Hilton Hawaiian Village

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

941-4444

Zippy’s Call the one nearest you

SERVING HAWAII SINCE 1977...

Dinner 5:00pm - Closing

2028 Kuhio Avenue Walking distance from all Waikiki Hotels

PLATTERS

6.65

NEW

Menu Items!

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

$

available for…

SUMMER GET-TOGETHERS!

NOW OPEN at 900 N. Nimitz Hwy 536-8570

14 LOCATIONS:

OAHU: ALA MOANA 942-9102 AINA HAINA 373-4033 EWA TOWN CENTER 683-1003 KANEOHE 247-9595 KAPAHULU 735-7700 KAPOLEI 674-4227 STADIUM MARKETPLACE 488-9202 WAIAU 485-0227 WAIKELE 678-3180 WARD CENTER 591-5600 OTHER ISLANDS: KONA (808) 327-6776 KUKUI GROVE (808) 632-2450 LAHAINA (808) 661-0333 MAUI MALL (808) 873-7776 Proud recipient of:

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

*Take out only, w/coupon; not to be combined with any other offer. Expires 7/15/12.

Also available Pasta • Burgers • Salads • Sandwiches

OPEN TIL MIDNIGHT! 2919 Kapiolani Blvd., #218

Shrimp Scampi

MARKET CITY SHPG CNTR 735-3888

Won Ton Noodle

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

Call For Take Out www.bangkokchefexpress.com

Available on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday Only –––––––––––––––––Beginning–––––––––––––– Gravlax Salmon Roulade with Cream Cheese and Crab Meat with a glass of Mionetto Prosecco Gold Label

$

RECEIVE A

6 DISCOUNT

on a Second Dinner OR A $

3 DISCOUNT

when Dining Alone SERVING LUNCH & DINNER • TAKE-OUT AVAILABLE

www.keosthaicuisine.com

FREE PIZZA!

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

www.genkisushiusa.com

tel. 951-9355

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

Expires 7/5/12

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

Buy one

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

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

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

50% OFF

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

valid Sun, Mon & Tues Expires 7/10/12.

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

Special Guest Friday, June 29

Makana

• 585-0011

DINING OUT | JUNE 24-30, 2012 | 23

WHERE TO DINE Hoku’s

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

951-6297

Stage Restaurant

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

1250 Kapiolani Blvd.

237-5429

Hy’s Steak House

Top of Waikiki

2440 Kuhio Ave. 922-5555

FINE DINING

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

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

Aloha Tower Market Pl. 585-0011

Restaurant Row 599-3860 Waikiki Beach Walk 440-7910

✁

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

ITALIAN

Il Lupino Royal Hawaiian Center 922-3400

FRENCH

Limited to Pastries on hand. No Special orders Discount on PASTRIES ONLY. Coupon required. Expires 6/30/12.

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

1006 Kapahulu Ave 739-5000

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.)

677-7744

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

Bento • Take-Out Mix Plate • Catering

BBQ Pork

$

June Special 4.99 Green Papaya Salad

$9.00/lb.

SPECIAL SUMMER MENU Golden Fried Stuffed Tofu Peking Duck Sumida Farm Watercress Chicken Soup Crackling Chicken Lychee Shrimp Pepper Salt Pork Chop Beef with Island Choy Sum Shredded Duck on Noodles Steamed Rice $199 Table of Ten (Reg. $220) Add Two Maine Lobsters – Choice of Styles For ONLY $35

LET US COOK FOR YOU Chinese Chicken Salad Pepper Salt Shrimp Chicken Oyster Sauce Beef and Broccoli Ma Po Tofu $49* for Four with coupon reg. $59 * Available til 7 pm; expires July 15, 2012

DIM SUM SPECIAL ONE FREE SELECTION WITH EVERY FOUR SELECTIONS*

Yakitori Bento

$3.99

Waimalu Shopping Plaza 98-1277 Kaahumanu St. (across from Safeway) 485-8883 Manoa Marketplace 2752 Woodlawn Drive 988-5923

Fine Dining Burgundy

10% OFF PASTRIES

Japanese, Chinese and Local Flavor

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

Paesano Ristorante Italiano

Chai’s Island Bistro

Asian Mix

The Fat Greek

Waikiki Business Plaza 2270 Kalakaua Ave. 923-3877

Plumeria Beach House

Bali Steak & Seafood

GREEK

Offer valid on dine-in orders only.

Must present coupon. Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons. Exp 6/30/12

Shop A-1 (below Safeway Beretania)

July 4th, 2012 Complete dinners served 11 AM till Midnight

Prime Rib of Beef BBQ Hickory Smoked Ribs Roast Tom Turkey

1750 $1450 $1350 $

Dinners Include

“All you can eat” salad bar, Corn on the Cob, Strawberry Cake and more!

Portuguese Sweet $ 50 Bread Combo

9

*Avail from10:30 to 1 pm; Bring this coupon; expires July 15, 2012

735-5544

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

Military w/ID receive 10% OFF

hiasianmix.com 1234 South Beretania St

Wednesday,

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

facebook.com/phomylienhawaii

521-1688

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

ROYAL PALACE R E S TA U R A N T

The Tuscan

zpizza’s premier mushroom pizza

• dough made fresh daily with 100% certified organic wheat flour home-made garlic sauce • low fat mozzarella cheese • caramelized onions • feta cheese • mushroomscremini, shiitake, & button • spritzed with truffle oil • garnished with thyme WARD CENTRE (Auahi Streetfront) 1200 Ala Moana 596-0066 KAILUA (Next to Boots & Kimo’s) 151 Hekili St. 230-8400 24 | DINING OUT | JUNE 24-30, 2012

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

Offering Buffet (choose from 25 Items) & Sit Down Menus

Lunch Buffet Dinner Buffet (11:00AM-2:00PM) (5:30pM-8:30PM) Daily ..............$10.95

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

KOREAN CUISINE

• LUNCH $17.95 10:30AM - 2:30PM • DINNER $25.95 2:30PM-10PM KAL BI, SIRLOIN, CHICKEN, SPICY PORK, FRESH SHRIMP

WITH THIS AD. EXPIRES 6/30/12. *DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALL BEVERAGES.

930 McCully St. • 951-0511/951-0611

• PRIVATE PARTY ROOM • CONVENIENT PARKING

WHERE TO DINE Romanos Macaroni Grill Ala Moana Center Hookipa Terrace 356-8300

JAPANESE Blue Hawaii Sushi 1140 Kuala St., Pearl City Across Wal-Mart 456-2128

Taormina-Sicilian Cuisine

Z Pizza

Hinone Mizunone

3008 Waialae Ave. 734-2222

1345 South King St. 942-4848

Aina Haina 373-4033 Ala Moana 942-9102 Ewa Town Center 683-1003 Kaneohe 247-9595 Kapahulu 735-7700 Kapolei Commons 674-4227 Stadium Market Place 488-9202 Waiau 485-0227 Waikele Center 678-3180 Ward Center 591-5600

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

Kobe Japanese Steak House 1841 Ala Moana Blvd.

941-4444

Katsu

Genki Sushi

227 Lewers St. 926-5050

Hifumi Japanese Restaurant Chinese Cultural Plaza 536-3035

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

Ichiriki Aiea 98-150 Kaonohi St. 484-2222

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

Honolulu 510 Piikoi St. 589-2299

238

$

BREAKFAST & LUNCH NOW OPEN DAILY! Monday - Friday & Weekend Brunch Buffet A new twist on an old favorite

Special Price for Table of 10

Make Someone’s Day Special

Starting July 1st NEW KIDS MENU Breakfast items featured Daily Eggs Benedict, Homemade Corned Beef Hash and Kalua Hash, Loco Moco, Belgium Waffles and much more.

Order one to two weeks in advance.

Lunch items featured MONDAY - FRIDAY

Ala Moana Center • Mall Level

Oxtail Soup and Ramen, Prime Rib Sandwich, Big Island Beef Burger, Fresh Ahi Katsu Salad, Catch of the Day, Home made Smoked Pastrami Reuben and much more.

FREE PARKING DAILY FOR BREAKFAST & LUNCH AT RYCROFT STREET PARKING STRUCTURE Now featuring our popular

Quick Picnic Pack

Max’s Whole Chicken, 16pc Lumpiang Shanghai Choice of Pancit

New Hours of Operation:

Have the kids enjoy helping with the fish feeding

*For information/reservations call Pagoda Restaurant at 948-8356 or go to our website at: Pagodahawaii.com

525-8585

www.lapalmedor-usa.com 941-6161

Brunch on SATURDAY and SUNDAY featuring Prime Rib, Crab Legs, Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura, Omelet Station and much more.

Breakfast Service: Daily 6:30am-1:00pm Lunch Service: Monday-Friday 11:00am-2:00pm Brunch Buffet: Saturday and Sunday 10:00am-2:00pm Dinner Buffet: Wednesday-Sunday 5:00pm-9:30pm

1055 Alakea St.

(Mountain side, next to Shirokiya)

Waipahu Shopping Plaza 94-300 Farrington Hwy., Suite F-1 Waipahu, Hawaii 96797

www.maxschicken.com

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

Picnic on the Lanai

A Midsummer Foodie’s Dream

and a FREE Max’s Eco Bag! $26.99

951-MAXS (6297)

Chef/Owner Russell Siu

MADE WITH LOCAL BEEF T R Y M E!

~ ~ Kaka‘ako Kitchen Ward Centre

Check www.facebook.com/KakaakoKitchen for complete menu

Hamburger Steak Plate

$ 6.85

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

July 29th, 2012 • 6:30pm “A Feast Worthy of Kings & Spirits” Served Family Style • $35++ BYOB • No Corkage Fee Call for reservations “I am that merry 596-7488 Chef of the Night”

801 Dillingham Blvd. (next to Costco Iwilei) Honolulu Hawaii 96817

Cuisine of the Philippines

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

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Hamburger Plate, $7.95 Restaurant. Prices slightly higher in Kahului. Offer valid from 6/1/2012 - 6/30/2012. While supplies last. Must be an Oahu resident and 21 years of age or older to be eligible for car giveaway, a Hawaii resident and 18 years of age or older for hotel stay. No purchase necessary, other restrictions may apply. No substitutions allowed. Cannot be combined with any other promotional offers, coupons or discount cards. For complete rules and information see stores or visit www.zippys.com.

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WHERE TO DINE Odoriko Japanese Restaurant 2400 Koa Ave. 923-7368

Sushi King

Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen 2746 Kaimuki Avenue 732-1656

Makino Chaya

Shochan

98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

449 Kapahulu Ave., 2nd Floor 225-0603

Restaurant Suntory

Sakura Terrace Japanese Cafe 1240 South King Street 591-1181

835 Keeaumoku St. #I-101 B 944-0088

Tanaka of Tokyo EAST, in King’s Village 922-4233 CENTRAL, in Waikiki Shopping Plaza 922-4702 WEST, in Ala Moana Cntr-Hookipa Terrace 945-3443

Sumo Ramen

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

Red House In Honolulu

2700 S. King St. 947-2836

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

Yakiniku LuLuRaRa 915 Keeaumoku Street 941-9112

Yakiniku Million 626 Sheridan St. 596-0799

Yoshi 1427 Makaloa St. 941-6891

MEXICAN

KOREAN

Wahoo’s Fish Taco

Sushi Company

Choon Chun Chicken

1111 McCully Street 947-5411

1649 Kalakaua Ave. 447-4492

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

Special Summer 5-Course Meal!

Bistro & French Pastry

Morning, Noon and Night

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

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Join us at Sam Choy's

BREAKFAST, LUNCH & CRAB for a memorable dining experience enjoying the flavors of Chef's local-style comfort foods Great place, centrally located for business meetings, get togethers, a quick bite before work, a get-together after work or a leisurely dinner with family and friends

plus tax per person

Celebrate Our 15th Anniversary DURING THE MONTH OF JUNE

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE OBLONG CAKE RESTAURANT

salumeria tray

SUNTORY

Happy Hour Daily 3:00~6:30 p.m. $4 Beer • $5 Wine • $7 Cocktails $5 Pupus • Pizza • Salumeria (deli)

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor

restaurantsuntory.com

922-5511

Royal Hawaiian Center, at the Royal Grove • Validated Parking www.illupino.com • 808.922.3400

Prices starting at…

25% OFF NABE Monday - Friday 4pm-6pm.

Cannot be combined with other offers.

TWO GREAT LOCATIONS! AIEA • 484-2222 HONOLULU • 589-2299 98-150 Kaonohi St. 510 Piikoi St. 26 | DINING OUT | JUNE 24-30, 2012

946-6388 • 597-8880 Like us on Facebook ALA MOANA CENTER WWW.PANYAGROUP.COM

BOOK YOUR PARTY NOW!

SENIOR DISCOUNT

$1500 WHILE SUPPLIES LAST, LIMITED QUANTITIES EACH DAY. DECORATION MAY VARY. NO ADVANCE ORDERS. ADD $3.00 FOR SPECIAL INSCRIPTIONS

KAPOLEI MARKETPLACE 590 Farrington Hwy

692-9880

Only $11.95 per person small or large party welcome!

(200-300 Capacity)

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT

Crab Legs & Mayonnaise Shrimp Dinner Buffet Friday, Saturday & Sunday

For the month of July, our KEIKIS 5 to 12 years EAT FREE from our keiki menu with each adult entree.

On Sundays from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., experience the magic of Alan Arita, marvel at the balloon sculptures of Susan, and take home the caricature drawings of John Private banquet facilities available call our Banquet Coordinator for special banquet menus and to book your next event

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

WHERE TO DINE OKAZUYA

SHABU SHABU

The Ocean House Restaurant 2169 Kalia Rd., Outrigger Reef Hotel 923-2277

Fukuya Delicatessen & Catering 2710 S. King St. 946-2073

Hanaki Restaurant Manoa Marketplace 2756 Woodlawn Drive 988-1551

PORTUGUESE

Nuuanu Okazuya

Shabu Shabu House

THAI

SEAFOOD

3660 on the Rise

Bangkok Chef

Starting from $5.99

(KOZO)

Crispy Gau Gee Mein

Keeaumoku

by Wal-Mart 946-5696

Ja Jiang Mein

Won Ton Mein

with Kim Chee or Onions

(KOZO)

46 pcs.

Saigon Cuisine 1408 Liliha St. 521-6888

Lunch &SPECIALS! Late Night Specials SUMMER

(KOZO)

Moiliili 951-5696

Pearlridge 483-6805

98-150 Kaonohi St. 488-4900

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

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach 2424 Kalakaua Ave. 923-1234 ext. 59

Kahala Mall 738-5696

One coupon per order. Cannot be combined with other offers. Except Holiday. Expires 7/31/11

Pho My Lien

SHOR American Seafood Grill

3660 Waialae Ave. 737-1177

VIETNAMESE

1221 Kapiolani Blvd 597-1655

1138 Smith Street 566-5909

PACIFIC RIM

Thai Town Cafe 1311 N. King St. #F-06 842-4049

Adega Portuguese

1351 Nuuanu Ave. 533-6169

Keo’s Thai Cuisine

2028 Kuhio Ave. 951-9355

$6.99 $6.99 $6.99

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

Pearl City

by Wal-Mart 455-6805

OPEN DAILY: 10am — midnight 923 KEEAUMOKU ST.

Best Cantonese Cuisine

955-3388

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KISSATEN:

Catering To Quality Cravings

KISSATEN COFFEE BAR WHERE 88 Piikoi St. CALL 593.1200 HOURS Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week

STORY BY KELLI SHIROMA | PHOTOS BY NATHALIE WALKER

illed with bright colors, paintings by local artists and located across the street from Ala Moana Center, Kissaten Coffee Bar provides the perfect solution for those seeking an eatery open at all hours with quality food.

Kissaten — owned by cousins Jon Ishimi, Neysa Taba and Sean Ishizaki — opened in November 2010 and has catered to a variety of customers, thanks to its availability.

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“We wanted a place to go to that’s 24 hours,” says Jon Ishimi, of the reason why the trio decided to open Kissaten. “We decided to open a coffee café that serves good, hot, quality meals 24 hours a day, seven days a week.”

Kissaten’s around-the-clock service has indeed made it a popular spot for customers of all ages. Although kissaten translates to an upscale “coffee shop” in Japanese, the eatery provides much more than just coffee for its clientele. Taba points out that Kissaten has different menus for breakfast (6-11 a.m.), lunch/dinner (11 a.m.-9 p.m.) and latenight specials (9 p.m.-6 a.m.).

Upon the eatery’s opening, Kissaten Melt ($9) — composed of shaved pastrami, mozzarella, caramelized onions and whole grain mustard aioli on sourdough bread — was its signature dish. However, Roasted Beet and Chicken salad ($9)

Ishimi notes that Turkey Pesto Melt ($8) — a medley of sliced turkey breast, bacon, mozzarella and pesto aioli on foccacia bread — is now the most popular among customers. Other customer favorites include Smoked Salmon Salad ($8) — smoked salmon, baby spinach, citrus and tarragon vinaigrette — and Clam Chowder ($6; additional $2 for soup in a toasted bread bowl).

In addition to its regular menu items, Kissaten has a variety of specials that change daily. If the specials do well and are popular among customers, they eventually become items on the regular menu, according to Taba. Examples of specials include Roasted Beet and Chicken Salad ($9) — a mixture of beet chunks, baby spring greens, tomatoes, roasted chicken breast, toasted mac nuts and creamy bleu cheese dressing — Gnocchi ($9), with a

combination of asparagus, mushrooms, bacon, browned butter, garlic and a poached egg, and Linguini Bolognese ($9).

“Now that we came up with so many specials, we don’t sell as many of the Kissaten Melt as we used to when we first opened,” Ishimi says. “We’re going to come up with breakfast specials, too.”

For the hot and humid summer months ahead, Taba emphasizes the eatery’s unique and fresh salads, as well as Kissaten’s variety of drinks. Especially popular drinks include Green Apple Crème Soda ($2.75 small, $3.50 medium, $4 large) and Dark Chocolate Strawberry Latte ($3.75 small, $4.25 medium, $4.75 large).

The items on Kissaten’s menu are available for dine-in or takeout.

Catering services also are provided for customers.

“We can do catering for parties or special events,” Taba states. “We cater for any size party; our customers can choose items

Gnocchi ($9)

from the menu and customize their order.

We can shut down for large special events as well.”

She emphasizes that Kissaten also takes reservations for larger parties on a firstcome, first-serve basis.

“We’re really family-oriented,” Taba says. “We’re able to take reservations for parties and we can accommodate groups up to 15 people.”

Besides the ever-changing daily specials, other modifications are on the horizon for Kissaten.

“We’re looking to expand our menu options — giving more options, as far as the combos and soup additions go,” Taba says.

Barista Tahnee Tanji Boston-Style Chowder in Bread Bowl ($8)

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