Hawaii Dining Out November 4, 2012

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A slice of ‘Z’ good life No one does pizzas, pastas and salads better than Zpizza, where health is always served in fresh, flavorful ways.

See Page 4 | Leah Friel photo Owner Cesar Llarenas prepares to take a bite out of a Zpizza favorite.

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eef, it’s what’s for dinner! Yet, a carnivore’s biggest let down is a deceiving slab of onolicious meat that is, oh, so ... tough. We’re talking a degree of toughness where your knife can’t even cut through it, and you practically have to saw your way through your entire meal. What a disappointment — and then you lose your appetite. Let’s just end this nightmare now, shall we?

Instead let’s pay homage to three glorious words, “Braised Short Ribs” to put us at ease. Braised Short Ribs are an absolutely succulent meat that is usually foolproof and delicious. It provides a strong underlying foundation for a great meal, all you really need to do is jazz it up a bit with spices, sauces and seasonings of your choice. But instead of doing the dirty work myself, this week, I came across three Ono, You Know restaurants that cook up a braised short rib that is out-of-this-world. Be ready for a major kanak attack, as each and every one of these creations are extra hearty and stand in a class all their own. Are you smiling yet? I know I am.

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Avenue. Here at this premier establishment you’ll find your favorite meats and seafood atop the kiawe wood grill — New York steak, prime rib, Kalbi Ribs, Misoyaki Chicken, Fresh Garlic Ahi — you name it, Good to Grill serves it up hot

and fresh, and better yet, at affordable prices. The average price for any meal ranges from $6.99 to $17.99.

“We are an exceptionally unique casual restaurant featuring fine dining quality without the fine dining prices,” says director of restaurant operations Patrick Comer.

“Everything is delicious here, but a top seller is our Braised Boneless Short Ribs,” adds Good to Grill owner Jason Kim. Believe me, this was music to my ears, and I just couldn’t wait to get a glimpse of this mouth-watering dish. And lucky for me the restaurant’s open kitchen allowed me to experience the excitement of the food production here.

Priced at $9.99 for lunch and $10.99 for dinner, Braised Boneless Short Ribs features tearapart chunks of beef which have been slow braised for several hours and seasoned with a secret proprietary braising sauce that Comer says is similar to a teriyaki sauce.

“We start with only the best meat that is tender and moist, and the sauce brings a sweet and spicy flavor to it — the perfect blend.

Garlic, fresh herbs and shoyu also enhance the dish,” he adds.

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Above: The editor is good-to-go with Good To Grill’s Braised Boneless Short Ribs ($9.99 lunch, $10.99 dinner) Left: Hoku’s Short Rib Tempura ($16)

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aving emerged from its Southern California roots in Laguna Beach, Zpizza made Hawaii its home nearly four years ago. The first location made a name for itself at Ward Centers in 2008 with a second location popping up in Kailua (151 Hekili St.) in 2010. Known as the purest breed of pizzas, Zpizza is not your typical pie as it’s geared toward the health conscious, with its premier quality and use of the freshest ingredients.

Hawaii owner Cesar Llarenas truly believes in guilt-free Italian cuisine.

“Zpizza was always something that I was very passionate about. By opening a Zpizza franchise, I was able to give back to the community by promoting a healthy type of food,” he says. “At Zpizza, making pizza is a culinary art.

Not only do the fusion of creative flavors taste great, but it is a healthier option for a healthier lifestyle.”

Zpizza stands by its 100 percent certi-

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fied organic wheat flour and tomato sauce, and its fresh, all-natural toppings, such as bell peppers, shiitake, cremini and button mushrooms, zucchini, artichokes, eggplant, capers, basil, Greek olives, truffle oil, feta, ricotta and gorgonzola cheese. No MSG, nitrates or additives are added to the fare, and many of the ingredients are free of antibiotics and growth hormones as well.

“There have been a lot more requests for gluten-free items and vegan pizza.

Also, our vegetarian options are very popular,” Llarenas says, adding that a gluten-free option is available for the small and large size pizzas.

Calorie counting? Zpizza offers calorie counts on its menu, but Llarenas assures that Zpizza’s caloric, fat, sodium and carbohydrate content is never alarming. For instance, Napoli Pizza ($13.25 small, $24.50 large, $27.75 extra-large) has 150-340 calories per slice and features a pizza pie topped with homemade roasted garlic sauce, mozzarella, fresh rounds of tomatoes, Parmesan cheese and fresh

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basil. ZBQ Pizza ($13.25 small, $24.50 large, $27.75 extra-large) has 160-350 calories per slice and makes mouths water with its savory barbecue sauce, mozzarella, morsels of barbecue chicken, roasted peppers, red onions, fresh tomatoes, cilantro and sweet corn. Other Zpizza classic creations include Santa Fe Pizza $13.25 small, $24.50 large, $27.75 extra-large), which presents you with robust flavors of chipotle pesto, mozzarella, chicken sausage, red onions, corn, Serrano chilies, tomatoes and cilantro, and Casablanca Pizza ($13.25 small, $24.50 large, $27.75 extra-large) with a luscious blend of roasted garlic sauce, mozzarella, ricotta, mushrooms, artichoke hearts and Parmesan.

For a crispier, crunchier crust move on to the rustica pizzas portion of the menu and select from a slew of choices.

Available with a regular or wheat crust, all rustica pizzas serve one to two individuals, and Llarenas highly recommends Moroccan Pizza ($13.25), an intriguing option, which consists of

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basil pesto, mozzarella, roasted eggplant, feta cheese, caramelized onions and a touch of pine nuts.

Of course, you can always take the classic approach and opt for cheese, pepperoni, and ham and pineapple pizza, but it’s the eclectic variety of toppings that makes Zpizza fare so invigorating and stimulating to the palate.

“People are growing accustomed to what Zpizza has to offer. We’re a healthier option and that’s why people come to us — when trying to eat healthy, we are hassle-free,” Llarenas states. “And what a lot of people don’t realize is that we provide our customers with a complimentary delivery service.

We deliver to all of Kailua and within a one-mile radius of our Ward restaurant.

You can place your order online at Zpizza.com.”

In honor of Zpizza Kailua’s two-year anniversary this month and Zpizza Ward’s four-year anniversary in December, customers are encouraged to take advantage of the restaurant’s Nov.

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21 anniversary special. Zpizza will offer $2 off a small pizza, $3 off a large pizza and $4 off an extra-large pizza all day (no coupons are required).

“I’d like to thank all of our customers for their patronage and loyalty all these years. Without them we wouldn’t be here.

“So, if you’re busy preparing for Thanksgiving, order lunch or dinner at Zpizza and we’ll do the clean up,” Llarenas says with a laugh.

A half-and-half option on large and extra-large pizzas is heaven sent for indecisive patrons, and pizza by the slice ($3.50 each) and combo meal deals are perfect for the individual diner.

A combo meal with two slices of pizza and a drink costs $8.25 and a meal featuring one slice of pizza, one side salad (caesar or mixed greens) and

a drink is priced at $8.95.

“Just because we use the best ingredients doesn’t mean that we’re not affordable. We have some customers who dine with us every day, in fact,” Llarenas states.

Although the restaurant’s pizza is first on patrons’ minds, Zpizza also is renowned for its salads, sandwiches and pastas. Llarenas says Chicken Penne Pesto ($9.25) is a must-try, in addition to Apple Fresco Salad. Priced at $8.50 for a small size and $10.90 for a large, this rejuvenating salad is available for a limited time only, and is a mix of savory and sweet. It’s made with Waiopouli lettuce, dried cranberries, Gala apples, goat cheese, toasted almonds and splashed with a balsamic vinaigrette.

And on a sweeter note, Zpizza has

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now added Italian-style gelato and sorbetto to its menu. Select among decadent gellato flavors, such as chocolate, Kona coffee and macadamia nut, and fresh sorbetto flavors such as lychee.

“Zpizza constantly proves that eating healthy can be filling and taste good — food has to taste good to be successful.

“There have been many challenges along the way, but I believe our customers really get what we stand for,” Llarenas says. “The health conscious are very loyal to us. These are the people who we like to attract, and it’s important to us that we always give you a healthier choice,” he adds.

1 Apple Fresco Salad ($8.50 small, $10.95 large) 2 Owner Cesar Llarenas with Santa Fe/ZBQ Pizza ($13.25 small, $24.50 large, $27.75 extra-large) 3 Apple Pie Pizza ($10.95) 4 Moroccan Rustica Pizza ($13.25) 5 Casablanca/Napoli ($13.25 small, $24.50 large, $27.75 extra-large) 6 Chicken Penne Pesto ($8.95)

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Flowering Korean faves 1 Korean Hibiscus Special Plate ($11.50) Two-Combo Plate ($10.75) Raymond and Shirley Kodani Bi Bim Bap ($8.50) Nathalie Walker photos

Entrees such as kalbi, bulgogi and barbecue chicken are marinated with Shirley’s family recipe. Born and raised in Korea, Shirley (aka grandma) grew up eating many of the foods listed on the menu. However, there also are some local favorites, such as homemade hamburger steak, garlic chicken, chicken katsu and macaroni salad made with Best Foods mayonnaise.

“One thing that makes us different is the seasoning, it’s very light,” says Raymond. “Also, we try to maintain fresh vegetable offerings, our soups are freshly made and we serve

hapa-rice (a mix of white rice and brown rice). As for the spicyness of our food, it’s not as spicy as the food in Korea, but for those who like it more spicy, it’s easy to add to it.”

Popular menu items include Bi Bim Bap ($8.50) consisting of seasoned rice topped with Korean-style vegetables, barbecue beef (or barbecue chicken), a fried egg and Korean hot sauce; Korean Hibiscus Special Plate ($11.50) with kal bi, barbe-

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cue beef and barbecue chicken; and Jun Combo Plate ($11.50), which has meat jun, fish jun and zucchini jun. Two-Combo Plate ($10.75) also is a

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The popular Korean food takeout restaurant was originally located in Aina Haina Shopping 2 Center, where it opened in 1997.

After their lease was not renewed in 2010, owners Raymond and Shirley Kodani decided to take a break and spend more time with their three grandchildren, including a newborn granddaughter.

Then, they were given an opportunity to open in Kaimuki and decided it was time to be back in business. Doors opened in January 2012, and word seems to have gotten around pretty quickly with a steady crowd finding their way to the little restaurant hidden on the lower level of the shopping center.

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ucked away in the heart of downtown’s art district is Brasserie Du Vin, a charming cafe that caused my French dining partner to gaze nostalgically at her surroundings and exclaim, “Wow, this really feels like I’m in France.” The brick-layered ground and walls in the outdoor seating area give the place a quaint old-world feel, and the hanging plants and climbing vines make you take a deeper breath and settle into your chair as you wait for your Season Vegetarian Risotto. At $13 for lunch, $16 for dinner, it’s one of the more affordable entrees on the menu, notes the cafe’s friendly and welcoming chef, Marco Elder.

“The Vegetarian Risotto switches up daily,” he adds. “We may do baby zucchini, baby summer squash with a little arugula. I’ve done a pumpkin risotto this season. It’s really whatever vegetables are in season, and I try to emphasize as much as possible the local ingredients.”

Today, he brings me a steaming dish featuring chunks of cauliflower, Nalo cherry tomatoes and spinach. As I inhale,

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you can almost see a cartoon whiff of garlic sauce rising from the dish, held by the broadly smiling Elder, and finding its way to my all too eager nose. The risotto, made from traditional Arborio rice, steers free of the clumpy, overly cheesy smothering that claims so many risotto dishes.

This one is made with vegetable stock, and completed with a delicate touch of butter and Parmesan that allows each ingredient to retain its texture and individual flavor.

Elder is as amenable to catering to vegans as he is to vegetarians. “I’ve cooked vegan risottos, they’re just not as creamy,” he says. “We get a lot of vegetarian and vegan requests. Some people don’t want the risotto, so I try to play with what I have in my coolers and give them

something that is not just a simple salad.

Too many chefs cop out and just give vegetarians salads, but there’s a lot of fun dishes you can do like ratatouille, which I am going to be featuring on my next menu change.”

Look for the new menu in midNovember, as Elder says he’ll be incorporating a selection of new veggie items. In addition, he features two daily blackboard specials, an appetizer and an entree, and he’ll be designating 2 Monday a “vegetarian special” day.

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“We just had a beer dinner which was vegetarian-themed. We had a lot of people that were meat-eaters and they really enjoyed themselves. We do these events once a month and I get a lot of people saying they wish they had gone, but that it’s all meat heavy. If they make their reservation letting me know they’re vegetarian, I can prepare a special fourcourse menu just for them that’s paired with the beers. I want to make sure people know that I am more than ready to accommodate vegetarians.”

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Taormina brings great taste to Italian starters

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aormina has a prob- 1 lem unique in the restaurant business: It is, at times, forced to turn away customers. So popular is this Sicilian restaurant that its 85 seats fill up quickly, causing hopeful diners to put off their enjoyment of fresh Italian food for another day.

What’s a diner to do?

Enjoy the happy hour pupus, recommends general manager Conan PaikRosa.

The new menu, which began last month, offers seven appetizers, four homemade desserts, six types of gelato, wine, cocktails and sparkling water, all at $5 and under.

Food this good shouldn’t be so cheap — but it is, thankfully.

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Insalata Bosco ($5). cheese. The prosciutto Caprese and Salmon Each comis smoky and buttery Marinade are two such repponent is a in texture, walnuts resentative dishes. A capcomplement provide a textural rese is as simple as tomato, to the other. change, while the light mozzarella cheese, basil, The tomato, honey dressing ties it olive oil and perhaps a nice pear compote all together. vinaigrette. To make an and beets outstanding caprese, you need fresh ingredients and 2 a light handling of the ingredients. Taormina uses fresh mozzarella, Kamuela

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1 Salmon Marinade ($5 happy hour price) 2 General manager Conan Paik-Rosa 3 Creme Caramel ($5) 4 Insalata del Bosco ($5) Leah Friel photos

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Blue Hawaii Sushi

By Nicole Kato

Dining Out caught up with Claire Tabiolo and Henry, Chaydon and Cheyann Agos for dinner one evening at the convenient Pearl City location. The family was sharing the Fish (masa) of the Day ($10.95, $7.95 early-bird special) and Teriyaki Combo ($13.95, $10.95 early-bird special).

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lue Hawaii Sushi is located in the new Pearl City Gateway shopping area across from Wal-Mart, and serves up great food for even better prices.

From 4 to 6 p.m., the restaurant offers early-bird speicals on some of its dishes.

Tabiolo: “It was my fist time eating here, but we got the Fish of the Day. It was tasty.”

Henry Agos: “It’s good — different since we usually eat meat a lot. We also got the Teriyaki Combo with steak and chicken.”

Chaydon Agos: “The food is good and I ilke the (teriyaki) sauce.”

Cheyann Agos: “I like the rice and the teriyaki chicken.”

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s many loyal readers know, Dining Out absolutely loves exploring Chinese food restaurants.

Lately, it’s fancied a particular spot in Niu Valley Center, where old favorites as well as innovative eats keep any generation of diners satisfied. While Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant offers an extensive menu of Cantonese cuisine — and has done so for more than 30 years — manager Eddie Ma is always on the lookout for ways to keep his menu current.

“I like to do my research,” says Ma. “I try to find out what the cooking styles are in Hong Kong and around China. I get ideas from what’s popular in Asia.”

One customer favorite that blossomed out of this approach — and happens to be perfect for the holiday season — is Seafood Pumpkin Casserole ($16.95).

“Right now it’s popular to add some fusion,” says Ma when describing his idea to mix pumpkin, curry, vegetables, fresh basil and a seafood combination of shrimp, fish, scallop and clam into one dish. “It has become our specialty and it’s very unique.”

More recently, Ma felt

inspired to create new dishes that feature the restaurant’s ever-popular garlic chili topping. “I don’t want my loyal customers to get tired of my food,” he explains. “They’ll always have something new to try here.”

Patrons have embraced Deep Fried Whole Flounder with Garlic Chili ($15.95), which is lightly battered and flecked with crispy, golden speckles of garlic. Chili and green onion add a colorful burst of flavor.

Garlicy goodness also can be found wrapped around a Fried Whole Egg with Garlic Chili ($8.95), which is skillfully fried whole before it is doused in the topping. “The garlic is

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WHERE Niu Valley Center 5724 Kalanianaole Hwy., Honolulu CALL 377.5555 HOURS Daily, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

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1 Seafood Pumpkin Casserole ($16.95) 2 Deep Fried Whole Flounder with Garlic Chili ($15.95) 3 Stir Fry Chicken with Honey Roasted Walnut ($10.95) 4 Fried Whole Egg with Garlic Chili ($8.95) Lawrence Tabudlo photos

the secret,” says Ma with a smile. “It really makes a difference.”

In addition to serving flavorfilled cuisine, the eatery also makes an effort to keep its food as healthy as possible by making sure fried menu items don’t absorb grease during the cooking process. Lung Fung stopped adding any MSG to its

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dishes three months ago as well. For another healthy option, try Stir Fry Chicken with Honey Roasted Walnut ($10.95) made with white meat chicken.

A menu full of bright and fresh additions means Lung Fung is sure to please any palate.

THURSDAY, NOV. 22nd

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• 100% Certified Organic Flour • 100% Certified Organic Tomato Sauce • No MSG • Nitrate Free Pepperoni • Hormone & Antibiotic Free Range Chicken • Gluten Free, Vegan & Vegetarian Options

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

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525-8585 Monday-Sunday 10:30am to 9:00pm 1055 Alakea Street FREE PARKING Mon-Fri after 5pm & All Day Sat & Sun www.themandalayhawaii.com

BUFFET 10:30AM & 12:30PM

DINNER BUFFET 5:00PM & 7:00PM

featuring… a variety of Hong Kong Style Dim Sum

featuring…Turkey w/ Chinese Stuffing

• Turkey • Pork Hash • Mochi Rice in Lotus Leaf • Fried Shrimp Puff • Egg Drop Soup • Sauteed Eggplant • Egg Custard Tarts • Fresh Fruits & more

• Roast Pig • Peking Duck w/ Buns • Salt & Pepper Shrimp • Shrimp Cocktail • Char Siu Gon Lo Mein • Pumpkin Tarts • Haupia Gelatin Cake & more

Adults $21.99 • Senior (60+) $17.99 Children (3-12) $13.99

Adults $25.99 • Senior (60+) $19.99 Children (3-12) $15.99

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KITCHEN INSIDER ver 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 gets the inside scoops from Hy’s Steak House executive chef Erwin Manzano, who gives us a little taste of Hy’s Steak House and shares just what fuels his culinary drive.

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What dish would you serve?

Wow! I would have to say Kobe Bryant and Magic Johnson. Why? Kobe Bryant is very dedicated to what he does, and when he sets a goal he will do his best to get there.

That’s my philosophy — never stop trying. As for Magic Johnson, he’s very humble and has a great smile, like me — plus, I’m a huge Laker fan. I would serve both of them our 34-ounce Prime Porterhouse Steak — a very huge steak.

What is your favorite dish on the menu? Why? My favorite dish on the menu is our Rack of Lamb because we prepare it differently from other restaurants.

Other restaurants usually serve their lamb rack crusted, but at Hy’s, we dry-marinate ours with herbs and spices and we cook it over kiawe wood. Our waiters carve your Rack of Lamb table side.

Who or what inspires you as a chef? I started as a dishwasher at a Waikiki restaurant back in the day and my chef then believed that I had the potential to be a leader. Under his wing he taught me to butcher and how to make sauces. After many years of training, I was promoted to sous chef, and sous chef was a stepping stone to executive chef. I worked many more years with other Is there a dish that you create chefs and learned as much as I could that’s not on your menu, but from them. Now that I’m an executive chef, I feel it is now my turn to pass on the knowledge that I have learned along the way to the next person.

If you could serve to a celebrity,

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515 WARD AVE.

593-2800

available upon request? would FileIphoto have to say one of the specials that I ran a couple of weeks ago. It was a Steak with Shrimp and Scallops, 7ounce Filet Mignon glazed with a port wine reduction, and Shrimp and Scallop glazed with Ponzu Beurre Monte. But if a customer requests something, we will accommodate them as much as we can. I always tell my cooks, if we have the product we can do it. There is no such thing as “No can.”

Name Erwin Manzano Title Executive Chef at Hy’s Steak House

Hy’s Steak House

2440 Kuhio Ave., Honolulu | 922.5555 Open daily, Monday-Friday, 6-10 p.m.

Friday-Saturday 5:30-10 p.m.

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However, along with the stomach-stuffing food favorites and merriment delivered at Thanksgiving, the holiday also evokes moments of anxiety as celebration hosts consider the time and stress involved in creating and coordinating such a grand spread.

A Catered Experience has customers covered with an Oven Roasted Turkey Package ($92.95 plus tax) that takes the stress and mess out of preparing a hearty Thanksgiving feast. The package includes: an 8- to 10-pound (cooked weight) tender, moist, whole roast turkey served hot and ready to eat; four pounds of Poultry Gravy; four pounds of Real Mashed Potatoes; three pounds of Stuffing; one pound of Cranberry/Pineapple Relish; a dozen Dinner Rolls; and a Napoleon’s Bakery Pumpkin Pie. To aid in the preparation process, simple reheating instructions are provided for the relevant accompaniments (gravy, mashed potatoes and stuffing).

A Catered Experience brings more than 25 years of experience to the table, and the excellent food quality and extraordinary customer service are evident with each order prepared. “The Turkey Package provides customers with convenience because the turkey is hot, and the

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sides come with simple reheating instructions,” says Ron Hattori, general manager at A Catered Experience. “And picking up the Turkey Package is simple: You just drive up to the parking lot, hand the employees your receipt and you don’t even have to get out of your car. We’ll load up the car, and you can just drive off.”

Diners also can add more fixings to the Oven Roasted Turkey Package with the following items on an a la carte basis: Maki Sushi Roll ($4, uncut); Dinner Rolls

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($4.50 per dozen); Real Mashed Potatoes ($6.50 for two pounds); Napoleon’s Bakery Pumpkin Pie ($7.50); Napoleon’s Bakery Custard Pie ($7.50); Napoleon’s Bakery Apple Pie ($7.50); Poultry Gravy ($5 for two pounds); Stuffing ($7.50 for three pounds); Cranberry/Pineapple Relish ($3.50 for one-half pound); and Potato/Macaroni Salad ($7 for two pounds).

Additionally Chicken Nishime ($12 for two pounds), a Japanese-style stew — which includes chicken, konyaku,

carrots, taro balls, lotus root, gobo, bamboo shoots, and shiitake mushrooms that are simmered in an Osaka-style broth — also is available as an add-on.

“We save the customers time, and it’ll save them the trouble of going to the store and buying all the ingredients, and putting everything together from scratch,” Hattori says. “Ultimately it saves time and money.”

A limited supply of the packages is available on a pre-order basis, and Hattori encourages customers to call with their requests as soon as possible to ensure the order can be filled. A Catered Experience accepts checks and credit card payments, and cash payments must be made in person at the Waipio office. Those interested should call A Catered Experience at 677.7744 to make the necessary arrangements.

Also, for the first time, customers can order their turkey packages online at ACatered Experience.com/TurkeyPackage.

The Oven Roasted Turkey Packages are available for pick-up on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 22, between 8:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Hawaii Okinawa Center parking lot located at 94-587 Ukee St. in Waipio.

94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd., Waipahu 677.7744 Open Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sunday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

ACateredExperience.com

1 Oven Roasted Turkey Package ($92.95) 2 Maki Sushi Roll ($4, uncut) 3 Chicken Nishime ($12 for two pounds), Maki Sushi Roll and Potato/Macaroni Salad ($7 for two pounds) 4 Napoleon's Bakery Pumpkin, Apple and Custard Pies ($7.50 each)

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hether joining coworkers for lunch or family for dinner, a friendly greeting and dishes both refreshing and hearty can be found at Million Restaurant at a reasonable price.

“Our food tastes good and the price is really good, too,” says coowner Diana Paik.

Besides serving delicious Korean food at a palatable price, Million obviously offers a friendly dining experience — tucked in cozy booths, patrons share bites off each other’s plates and fill the restaurant with laughter. Million keeps these happy customers coming back for trusted, classic dishes as well as new menu items.

For a different take on noodle soup, try Million’s new namesake lunch special (served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the month of November). Served ice cold in three different styles — plain, cucumber-topped, or spicy — Million ($5.95 dine-in or $6.95 takeout) is a light, yet satisfying buckwheat noodle soup topped with a hard-boiled egg and thin strips of kalbi and meat jun.

Garnished with thinly sliced

cucumbers, daikon, and apples, splashed with vinegar, and stirred with mustard, each bite of Million is delicate and refreshing.

For a taste of heat and something new, try Pan-Fried Spicy Chicken ($15.95), one of Million’s new menu items. Strips of chicken are sautéed tender with cabbage, carrots, and onions in a homemade chili-paste based sauce. The spicy heat so perfectly marries a sweet, smoky finish it’s no wonder the ingredients are a guarded secret.

Also new to the menu is Pan-Fried Baby Octopus ($15.95), sautéed to perfection with vegetables.

Million ($5.95 dine-in, $6.95 take-out); Pan-Fried Spicy Chicken ($15.95). Rachel Breit photos

MILLION RESTAURANT WHERE 626 Sheridan St., Honolulu CALL 596.0799 HOURS Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 a.m.

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f you’ve been searching for dim sum to come back to, but haven’t found one that feels like home, look no further than The Mandalay.

Translated into English, dim sum means “touch of heart,” and The Mandalay has been infusing its “heart” into every dish for six years.

“The difference we have from other restaurants is that our dim sum is cooked to order,” shares owner Linda Chan.

The most popular dim sum dishes among its customers are Shrimp Dumpling ($4.50) and Scallop with Spinach Dumpling ($4.50), which is made with fresh scallops.

“Every one is made by hand; they are not machinemade,” says Chan, who also recommends dim sum as an option for parties or meetings

THE MANDALAY WHERE 1055 Alakea St., Honolulu CALL 525.8585 HOURS Daily, 10:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.

WEBSITE themandalayhawaii.com

Scallop with Spinach Dumpling ($4.50) Shrimp Dumpling $4.50 Nathalie Walker photos

(hot or iced, between 1-5PM) Satisfy your craving for a holiday treat with our Pumpkin Pie Latte, topped with homemade whipped cream and a touch of cinnamon. Exp 11-8-12

NIGHTLY 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Steak • Sashimi • Tempura Pasta • Dessert & more!

1841 Ala Moana Blvd.

HAPPY HOUR 5-6p & 9:30-midnight

306-9284

Between Ilikai & Hilton Hawaiian Village

Tues-Sun 5p-Midnight • Closed Monday RESTAURANT & PUPU BAR

3008 Waialae Ave. 259-7100

because of its simplicity and appeal to finger-food lovers.

With dim sum served daily, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and a number of menu items to choose from, there’s really no excuse to not stop by for an indulgence that will transport your taste buds overseas.

If you’re dining with a group of people and want to order your meal family-style, The Mandalay Delight Salad ($19.50 for five people, $38 for 10 people at lunch) is a refreshing way to segue into the main course. With honeydew melon, cantaloupe, cucumber, thinly sliced apple, shredded chicken and duck, its flavors blend for a melody of salty and sweet.

And if you doubt all your foodie needs will be satisfied, the restaurant also offers Szechuan-style dishes which feature a bit of spice.

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

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3660ONTHERISE 3660 Waialae Ave., Kaimuki

Thanksgiving Buffet, adults $46.00, children $18.00

ANYTIMECAFE 2919 Kapiolani Blvd., #218, Market City Shopping Center

Thanksgiving Special, Nov. 22 - 25, $25.95

BALISTEAK&SEAFOOD 2005 Kalia Road., Waikiki

Prix-Fixe Four-Course Dinner, adults $80, children $45

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A true Thanksgiving night out on the town can only be had at 3660 on the Rise! Give thanks with a delectable selection of Mesclun of Greens with Lemon Miso Dressing, Oysters on the Half Shell, Assorted Poke, Green Bean Salad, Curried Chicken Salad, Potato and Bay Shrimp Salad, Asian Slaw with Salmon, Baked Ham with Pineapple Rum Raisin Sauce, Teriyaki Miso-Glazed Salmon with Yuzu Butter Sauce, Roast Turkey with Natural Gravy, Oyster Stuffing, Southern-Style Candied Yams, and Roast Prime Rib of Beef — all topped off with dessert favorites.

735.3888 Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-midnight, Sat. 8 a.m.-midnight, Sun. 8 a.m.-10 p.m.

Join Anytime Cafe for a festive and tasty Thanksgiving Special, Nov. 22 - 25, consisting of Fried Dumpling Salad, Cream of Pumpkin Soup and choice of Lobster Pasta (lobster meat in a pink sauce topped with lobster), Turkey Breast (lightly breaded turkey breast, sauteed with mushrooms in Marsala Demi-Glaze sauce, and served with mashed potatoes in truffle sauce, stuffing and vegetables) or Lamb Chops (pan-fried lamb chops in peppercorn sauce served with mashed potatoes and vegetables) with a delicious Cream Brulee dessert.

949.4321 Thanksgiving Day 5-9 p.m. hiltonhawaiianvillage.com

Experience an exotic Thanksgiving at Bali Steak & Seafood with a fabulous four-course, prix-fixe holiday menu that includes your choice of Kona Sea Salt-Brined Tom Turkey, Bali Spice-Rubbed Slow-Roasted Prime Rib (14 oz.), Pineapple and Maui OnionCrusted Monchong, or Kahuku Sweet Corn Risotto. Also part of the feast are Roasted Local Kabocha Pumpkin Soup, Hirabara Farms Baby Romaine Salad, a fall bread basket and your choice of a yummy Pumpkin Tart or warm Pineapple Cake for dessert.

Delish!

ACATEREDEXPERIENCE Pick-up on Thanksgiving Day at Hawaii Okinawa Center parking lot, 94-587 Ukee St., Waipio

Hot Roasted Turkey Package, $92.95

677.7744 Pick-up 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. acateredexperience.com/turkeypackage/customer

If you enjoy carving your own bird for Thanksgiving, you can’t go wrong with A Catered Experience’s Hot Roasted Turkey Package (reheating instructions are provided for the accompaniments). You get a hot, fully cooked and ready-to-eat Whole Roast Turkey (8 to 10 pounds cooked), along with Poultry Gravy, Real Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing , Cranberry/Pineapple Relish, Dinner Rolls and a Napoleon’s Bakery Pumpkin Pie. If your party’s big, you also may order extras such as Maki Sushi, Chicken Nishime or Napoleon’s Bakery Custard or Apple Pies.

ASIANMIX 1234 S. Beretania St. (ground fl. of Safeway Beretania), Makiki

521.1688 Daily 10:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.

Just in time for your Thanksgiving holiday get-togethers, Asian Mix is discounting all party trays by 10 percent during the entire month of November! Choose from very popular dishes including Chow Fun, Chow Mein, Beef and Broccoli, and Fried Rice, or ask to see the full menu. Regular party trays feed up to 12 people, and large trays feed approximately 20.

Perfect for your family or friends’ celebration!

Party Trays, 10 percent discount

BEACHHOUSEATTHEMOANA 2365 Kalakaua Ave., Moana Surfrider, Waikiki

Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet, adults $80, children $40

921.4600 Thanksgiving Day: 3 p.m.-8:30 p.m. beachhousewaikiki.com

Treat yourself and your family to a rich and exotic Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet spread at the Beachhouse at the Moana, featuring Roasted Turkey with Whisky Gravy and Cranberry Chutney, Snow Crab Legs with Chili and Garlic, Leg of Lamb with Garam Masala and Mint Raita, then choose from luscious Pumpkin Pie, Mango Cheesecake or a Chocolate Fondue Station for dessert! Life is never as good as at the Beachhouse at the Moana!

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BIGCITYDINER Pre-order and pick-up only at Kailua, Waipio and Pearlridge locations

Thanksgiving Big Meal To-Go, $55.99

BLUEHAWAIISUSHIBAR&RESTAURANT bigcitydinerhawaii.com

Want to leave the holiday cooking up to someone else for a change?

Then pre-order and pick up Big City Diner’s Thanksgiving Big Meal To-Go! This all-in-one meal includes a Fresh Roasted Half Turkey, Portuguese Sausage Stuffing, Big City Diner’s Famous Garlic Smashed Potatoes, Chef’s Homemade Giblet Gravy, Baked Cane Sugar Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes, Cranberry Maui Pineapple Relish and for dessert, Macadamia Nut Pumpkin Crunch.

Perfect for those who want a break on that special day!

CAFECENTRAL 999 Bishop St. (inside lobby of First Hawaiian Center), Downtown

456.2128 Mon.-Thu. 4-9 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

1140 Kuala St., #104, Pearl City

If you want a break from all that turkey on T-Day, try Blue Hawaii Sushi Bar & Restaurant’s Dynamite. It’s an explosive “starter” that features mushrooms and zucchini served in a casserole with a layer of scallops and shrimp, then baked to perfection until golden brown. The dish also features the signature creamy Dynamite Sauce, which includes mayonnaise, tobiko, shoyu and lemon. It’s on special only on Thanksgiving Day, and is the “piece de resistance!”

Dynamite (Thanksgiving Day Special), $6.95 (reg. $7.95)

CANTONSEAFOODRESTAURANT 306.9284 Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m.-5 p.m. cafecentralhonolulu.com

955.3388, 955.1168 10 a.m.-midnight

923 Keeaumoku St., Makiki

Planning a big party for Thanksgiving? Then give Canton Seafood Restaurant’s Holiday Party Menu a try! It serves 10 to 12 people and lends an Asian flair to the festivities. The menu includes Seafood with Fish Maw Soup, Peking Duck (whole), Live Lobster with Ginger and Onion (two), Shrimp Walnuts with Mayonnaise, Tenderloin Steak with Spring Beans, Crispy Garlic Chicken (whole), Chinese Broccoli with Dried Fish, Fried Rice “Young Chow Style,” and Red Bean Soup or Almond Tofu for dessert.

Are you craving the flavors of a Thanksgiving holiday treat? Then drop by Café Central for a sweet and tasty Pumpkin Pie Latte during the month of November! Try it hot or iced, and topped with homemade whipped cream and a touch of cinnamon. Receive $1 off your Pumpkin Pie Latte with the Dining Out coupon, then pair it with a slice of freshly made Pumpkin Bread from Fendu Boulangerie!

Pumpkin Pie Latte, small $3.55 (12 oz.), med. $4.25 (16 oz.), large $4.65 (20 oz.); $1 off with DO coupon

Holiday Party Menu, $188 (serves 10-12)

FENDUBOULANGERIE 2752 Woodlawn Drive, Suite 5-119, Manoa

Holiday Pies: Traditional Pumpkin Pie $19, Maple Pecan Pie $22, Fuji Apple Crumble Pie $21.50

FIVESTARINTERNATIONALBUFFET 988.4310 Mon.-Sat. 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Thanksgiving Day 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Fendu Boulangerie has a wide array of homemade holiday pies to polish off your special Thanksgiving meal! Choose from Traditional Pumpkin Pie ($19), Maple Pecan Pie ($22) or Fuji Apple Crumble Pie ($21.50). Each pie is made with all-butter French pie dough and all natural ingredients — no preservatives and no hydrogenated shortening. Order early before they run out!

380.9300 Lunch Buffet 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Happy Hour (a la carte only) 2-5 p.m.; Dinner Buffet 5-10 p.m. fivestarwaikiki.com

2301 Kalakaua Ave., Suite C-308, Waikiki

Five Star International Buffet has “done up” an old-fashioned Thanksgiving Roast Turkey for you this holiday with all the home fixings, including Northwest Cranberry Sauce, Green Lake String Beans, Horseradish Mashed Potato and Gravy, Corn on the Cob, and Sugared Yam with Marshmallows. Top it off with Pumpkin Pie with Whipped Cream for dessert, and your traditional celebration will be complete!

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GENKISUSHI

GOLDENPALACESEAFOODRESTAURANT

At all Genki Sushi Oahu locations starting Nov. 1

genkisushiusa.com

111 N. King St., Honolulu

Genki Sushi has broken the mold and isn’t just offering sushi anymore. During November, the restaurant has whipped up a tasty Pumpkin Crunch Ice Cream Pie for you to try after that traditional meal! The tempting confection consists of a pumpkin-flavored ice cream top, a caramel and sea salt middle, a vanilla bottom, and a butter-graham crust. Yum!

Pumpkin Crunch Ice Cream Pie, $4.80

GOODTOGRILL 888 Kapahulu Ave., Suite 170, Safeway Kapahulu Shopping Center

Thanksgiving Party Menu for 10, $179, plus tax/tip

734.7345 Mon.-Thu. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sat. noon10 p.m., Sun. noon-9:30 p.m. goodtogrill.com

For those who love that grilled taste and smell, Good To Grill in Kapahulu has the perfect Thanksgiving meal for you! It’s a Prime Rib Dinner for 10, consisting of Prime Rib aged 30 days, then slow-cooked for five hours to ensure ultimate tenderness, and finally wood-fired for the best smoked kiawe flavor. The complete meal includes Garlic Mashed Potatoes or White or Brown Rice, and Grilled Vegetables or Potato Salad.

Prime Rib Dinner for 10, $99.99

HOHOCHINESECUISINE 590 Farrington Hwy., A-535, Kapolei

692.9880 Dim-Sum Takeout Opens: Mon.-Sat. 6 a.m., Sun. 8 a.m.; Dine-In Area: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

HEEHINGCHINESERESTAURANT 449 Kapahulu Ave., Suite 101, Kapahulu

Thanksgiving Brunch, adults $23.95, seniors $22.95, kids $11.95; Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet, adults $28.95, seniors $27.95, kids $13.95; Turkey Dinner-to-Go, $119 (8-10 people)

HY'SSTEAKHOUSE 2440 Kuhio Ave., Waikiki

Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine in Kapolei has an East-West combo package perfectly suited for any of your Thanksgiving festivities: a large, succulent Roast Turkey (15 pounds) paired with Gon Lo Mein (small pan), Crispy Gau Gee (20 pcs.), Black Pepper Gravy and a tasty 9-inch Custard Pie for dessert. You'll be smiling “ho-hoho” all the way home from Ho Ho's!

Roast Turkey Packages, $79.95

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Thanksgiving Set Menu: Slow-Roasted Turkey $49.95, Slow-Roasted Prime Rib: 10 ounce $62.95, 15 ounce $69.95

521.8268 Daily 7 a.m.-10 p.m.

Try the non-traditional version of Thanksgiving at Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant this year! Its Thanksgiving Party Menu serves up to 10, and has such exotic offerings as Chinese Chicken Salad with Jellyfish, Ham and Scallop Soup, Peking Duck with Buns, Honey Walnut Shrimp, Crispy Skin Chicken, Shredded Duck in a Taro Basket, Steamed Sea Bass with Ginger and Onion, Boneless Chicken with Cake Noodle, Steamed Jasmine Rice and for dessert, Chef's Dessert of the Day.

735.5544 Brunch Buffet 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Dinner Buffet 4-9 p.m.; Dinnerto-go pick-up Wed., Nov. 21, or Thu., Nov. 22 (pre-order by Nov. 20, pre-payment required) heehinghawaii.com

For the Asian take on Thanksgiving dinner, sample Hee Hing’s tempting Roast Turkey, Prime Rib, and Seafood Dinner Buffet (SlowRoasted Tender Tom Turkey with Lup Cheong Mushroom Stuffing, an expanded salad bar and more).

Certainly, let’s not forget the desserts: Chinese doughnuts, freshly baked pies and cakes! To complete the holiday, Hee Hing will also offer a Roast Turkey and Dim Sum Brunch Buffet and a Turkey Dinner-to-Go package!

922.5555 Mon.-Fri. 6-10 p.m.; Sat. and Sun. 5:30-10 p.m. hyshawaii.com

Chef Erwin at Hy’s Steak House has challenged you to make a difficult Thanksgiving holiday meal decision: Will you gorge yourself on his Slow-Roasted Turkey or his Slow-Roasted Prime Rib (either 10-ounce cut or 15-ounce cut)?

Both are accompanied by Crab Cake with Roasted Garlic, Pine nuts, and Basil, a choice of Lobster Bisque or Hy’s Mixed Garden Salad, delicious Pumpkin Pie for dessert, and a choice of coffee or tea. Either way, bon appetit!

thanksgivingspecial ILLUPINOTRATTORIA&WINEBAR 2233 Kalakaua Ave., Royal Hawaiian Center, Bldg. B, Level 1, Waikiki

Thanksgiving Special Set Menu, Roast Organic Turkey $38, Prime Rib $55

KAIMARKET 2255 Kalakaua Ave., Sheraton Waikiki, Waikiki

Thanksgiving Dinner Table, adults $63, kids $31.50

922.3400 Thanksgiving menu served noon-10 p.m. illupino.com

For an enticing Italian twist to your Thanksgiving gala, visit Il Lupino Trattoria & Wine Bar for either a Roast Organic Turkey set menu (including Italian Sausage Stuffing, Apples and Walnuts, Homemade Gravy, Mashed Potato and Sweet Potato Puree, and Pumpkin Cheesecake for dessert), or a Prime Rib Au Jus set menu (including Creamy Horseradish, Mashed Potato and Sweet Potato Puree, and Pumpkin Cheesecake for dessert). If you still have room after all this, try a delectable Pumpkin Risotto ($10 a la carte).

921.4600 Daily 4:30-8:30 p.m. kaimarket.com

Let Kai Market set your Thanksgiving dinner table featuring its luscious Slow-Roasted Butterball Turkey, Farmer John Country Ham, Alaea Salt-Crusted Prime Rib, “Shrimp Truck Style” Garlic Shrimp and Chinese-Style Island Snapper. Sides include local-style Fresh Poke and Sashimi, and an Artisan Cheese and Bread Sampler. Then tickle your sweet tooth with Kai Market’s Portuguese Sweet Bread Pudding with Hawaiian Vanilla Anglaise Sauce or Pumpkin Crunch for dessert!

KISSATENCAFE 88 Piikoi St., ground floor of Hawaiki Tower, Honolulu

JADEDYNASTYSEAFOODRESTAURANT 947.8818 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m.

Jadedynastyhawaii.com

1450 Ala Moana Blvd., #4220, Ala Moana Center

For a light and sweet send-off to your holiday feast (at a price you can’t beat), try Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant’s Silken Tofu with Sweet Syrup dessert — on special only for Thanksgiving Day and free with any purchase, while supply lasts.

Silken Tofu with Sweet Syrup on Thanksgiving Day, free with purchase, while supply lasts

KENNY'SRESTAURANT

841.0931 (pre-orders being taken now, but supplies are limited) Sun.-Thu. 6 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 6 a.m.-11 p.m.

1620 N. School St., Kamehameha Shopping Center, Kalihi

Let Kenny’s Restaurant make Thanksgiving dinner a breeze for you by cooking up a complete turkey package available for pickup! Included are freshly Roasted Turkey (12 to 14 pounds), Stuffing, Gravy, homemade Mashed Potatoes and your choice of a tangy St. Germain’s Pie (Custard, Apple or Pumpkin). Kenny’s Restaurant also offers Specialty Cornbread or Lup Cheong Stuffing to spice up your holiday feast, as well as a la carte selections and other packages.

Complete Turkey Package, $165 plus tax: first 200 orders will receive $20 in coupons for future Kenny’s catering ($10 off Christmas, $10 off New Year’s)

KITNKITCHEN 593.1200 24/7, special available 11 a.m.-9 p.m. kissatencafe.com

942.7622 Daily, Lunch: 11 a.m.–2 p.m.; Dinner: 5 p.m.-midnight kitnkitchen.com

1010 University Ave., Varsity Center, Moiliili

Kit n Kitchen has prepared a fourcourse Thanksgiving extravaganza for you, but with a Mediterranean/ Asian flair! Begin your tasty adventure with Sesame Miso Turkey Salad, follow it up with Mediterranean Seafood Soup, then make the near-impossible choice of entrees consistng of Rosemary-Roasted Lamb, Pirate Seafood Pot, Basil Salmon, Grilled Beef with Chimichurri Sauce, or Turkey Mushroom Risotto! And the finish is sweet: your choice of Crème Brulee or Ice Cream Sundae.

Experience a traditional Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner this year, but with a special Kissaten twist! Your unique holiday offering consists of juicy Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Salad, a Special Side and a medium Coffee or Tea, as well as your choice of dessert.

We suggest the scrumptious Pumpkin Cheesecake, or choose from the fresh daily selection to top off a perfect meal!

Gourmet Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner, $14

Four-Course Set Dinner, $20.95

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LARRY’SBAKERY 4369 Lawehana St., B-2, Salt Lake

Pumpkin Custard Pie, $14.95 (whole pie)

422.0059 Mon.–Fri. 6 a.m.-1 p.m., Sat. 6 a.m.-noon.; Thanksgiving Hours: Wed., Nov. 21, 6 a.m.-9 p.m.; Thu., Nov. 22, 6 a.m.-10 a.m. larrysbakery.com

Pumpkin seems to be the theme of the month, so Larry’s Bakery has created a variety of Thanksgiving treats so you can assuage your sweet tooth! After the big meal, savor Pumpkin Pie ($14.95), Pumpkin Custard Pie ($14.95), Pumpkin Chiffon Pie ($15.95) or Pumpkin Butter Mochi ($2). In the spirit of the season, Larry’s also has baked up Custard Pie ($14.95), Cranberry Chiffon Pie ($15.95) and Butter Rolls or Parker House Rolls ($13.95/dozen). Try them all!

LUNGFUNGCHINESERESTAURANT 5724 Kalanianaole Hwy., Niu Valley Shopping Center

377.5555, 377.5566 Daily 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

LOCOMOCODRIVEINN 930 Valkenburgh St., #205, Moanalua Shopping Center, Moanalua

Party Pans, any five pans $99.99 (one choice must be Rice or Macaroni Salad); or 20 percent off all Party Pans

MAKINOCHAYAAIEA 98-150 Kaonohi St., Aiea

Give thanks this year Chinesestyle with Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant’s Special Holiday Economy Menu (for up to 10 people)! Be ready to gobble up large portions of Chicken with Corn Soup, Fried Crispy Whole Chicken, Walnut Shrimp, Salt and Pepper Pork Chop with Tofu, Steamed Fish Fillet with Ginger Onion, Shanghai Cabbage with Meat Sauce, Beef Noodle with Veggies, and Steamed Rice. Xie-xie!

Special Holiday Economy Menu, $138 (serves 10)

THEMANDALAY

525.8585 Mon.-Sun. 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m.

(Thanksgiving Brunch 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m.; Thanksgiving Dinner 5 p.m., 7 p.m.) themandalayhawaii.com

1055 Alakea St., Downtown

Thanksgiving Day Dim Sum Brunch Buffet: adults $21.99, seniors $17.99, children $13.99; Thanksgiving Day Dinner Buffet: adults $25.99, seniors $19.99, children $15.99 20

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Celebrate the spirit of the season with an Asian flair at The Mandalay with either a Dim Sum Brunch Buffet or a Thanksgiving Day Dinner Buffet, featuring mouthwatering Turkey with Chinese Stuffing, Roast Pig, Ham, Peking Duck with Bun, garnished with Yams and Cranberry Sauce and topped off with Shrimp Cocktail.

Other ono buffet choices abound: Tofu with Watercress Salad, Sauteed Eggplant, and Haupia Gelatin Cake or Pumpkin Tarts for dessert.

MAX'SOFMANILA 801 Dillingham Blvd., Costco Iwilei Complex; 94-300 Farrington Hwy., Waipahu Shopping Plaza

Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet, adults $25, children $13.50

423.8228 Daily 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

Loco Moco Drive Inn in Moanalua Shopping Center is the ultimate choice for all your Thanksgiving catering this season! Go no further, because they offer more than 26 ono choices of Party Pans consisting of local-kine favorites such as Chicken Katsu, Mochiko/Garlic Chicken, BBQ Shortribs, Mahi Mahi, and Kalua Pig and Cabbage. Choose from small (serves eight to 10), medium (serves 15 to 20), or large (serves 25 to 30) pans for all your party needs.

486.5100 Lunch 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Dinner 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Go the non-traditional route this Thanksgiving with Makino Chaya Aiea’s All-You-Can-Eat Seafood Lunch or Dinner! For dinner, gorge yourself on mouth-watering Lobster, Garlic Shrimp, Snow Crab, Teppanyaki Steak, Misoyaki Fish, Shrimp Tempura, Roasted Whole Pig, Manila Clams, Sashimi, Nigiri Sushi, Maki Sushi and Seafood Crab Cake. Then polish it off with JJ Bistro desserts, a Chocolate Fountain or Fresh Island Fruits. There’s a similar menu for the All-You-Can-Eat Seafood Lunch, so there’s much to be thankful for at Makino Chaya Aiea!

951.MAXS (6297) Brunch Buffet 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Thanksgiving Day Hours 10 a.m.-7 p.m. maxschicken.com

Max's of Manila has concocted an enormous Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet just for you and yours this holiday season! Just a small sampling of the delectable dishes to choose from that day: Daing na Bangus (Marinated Milk Fish), Longanisa Sausage, Waffles, Fresh Taho (Tofu Custard) and more. If you have room for dessert, try Pumpkin Pie, Ginataan Bilo Bilo (Rice Balls with Cassava, Ube and Banana in Coconut Milk), Almond Tofu, Buko Pandan or Suman (Rice Cake) Platter. Whew!

thanksgivingspecial MONARCHROOM&TERRACE (AT THE ROYAL HAWAIIAN) 2259 Kalakaua Ave., The Royal Hawaiian, Waikiki

921.4600 5-8 p.m. (last seating at 7 p.m.) royal-hawaiian.com

NAPOLEON’SBAKERY All Napoleon’s Bakery locations, except Kahului (limited selection) napoleonsbakery.com

After that big Thanksgiving meal, polish it off with these holiday treats from Napoleon's Bakery: Pumpkin Delite Cake with no added sugar ($14.35), Pumpkin Pie with Equal Sweetener ($10.95), Pumpkin Chiffon Pie ($9.95) and Pumpkin Coffee Cake Square ($1.65). Also featured for November are two Thanksgivingthemed pies: Pumpkin Pie ($8.50) and Custard Pie ($8.50) (prices slightly higher at Ala Moana, Pearlridge, and Kahului). Get ‘em while they last!

Celebrate the holiday in style at the Monarch Room & Terrace at The Royal Hawaiian in Waikiki with its Thanksgiving Day Dinner Buffet, featuring healthy traditional Roasted Free-Range Turkey with Apple Stuffing, Kona Lobster and Shrimp Stew, Prime Rib, Whole Steamed Onaga, and for a scrumptious dessert, either Pumpkin Cheesecake Lollipops or Fruit Brulee Tarts! Exquisite!

Napoleon’s Bakery Featured Items for November

Thanksgiving Day Dinner Buffet, adults $95, children $57

PAGODAFLOATINGRESTAURANT 1525 Rycroft St., Makiki

Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet, adults $38.95, children $18.95; Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet, adults $41.95, children $19.95

948.8356 Thanksgiving Brunch 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Thanksgiving Dinner 49:30 p.m. pagodahawaii.com

Make Pagoda Floating Restaurant your one-stop shop for both Thanksgiving brunch and Thanksgiving dinner! Here’s a glimpse of what the lavish buffets boast: Roasted Butternut Squash Soup, Oysters on the Half Shell, Roasted Prime Rib of Beef with Homemade Au Jus and Horseradish, Roast Turkey with Pan Gravy and Stuffing and Pit Ham with Guava Glaze and Steamed Alaskan Snow Crab Legs!

For dessert, choose from Specialty Cakes and Pies from JJ's Pastries and more.

PHOMYLIEN 98-150 Kaonohi St., Suite 213-B, Westridge Shopping Center

597.8880 Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; pick-up appts. only Nov. 22, 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m. on a firstcome basis panyagroup.com

PANYABAKERY,EXPRESS&CATERING 711 Queen St., Downtown

For a totally work-less complete meal this Thanksgiving, go to Panya Bakery, Express & Catering downtown! Choose from its succulent Honey-Glazed Slow-Roasted Turkey stuffed with Chinese Mochi Rice and cooked with Lup Cheong and Shiitake Mushrooms, or tender Honey-Glazed Ham (bone-in) with Chinese Mochi Rice on the side. Each complete meal comes with Mushroom Giblets Turkey Gravy, Homemade Cranberry Compote, its famous Panya Dinner Rolls and dessert.

Thanksgiving Complete Meal: Honey-Glazed Roasted Turkey $249.95 (serves 6), Honey Glazed Ham $259.95 (serves 6)

SAKURARESTAURANT&PUPUBAR 488.4900 Mon.–Sat. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

259.7100 Tue.-Sun. 5 p.m.-midnight, closed Mon.

3008 Waialae Ave., Kaimuki

Celebrate the Thanksgiving season local-style at Sakura Restaurant & Pupu Bar in Kaimuki with its succulent Spare Rib Dinner (marinated in an aromatic shoyu-based teriyaki sauce) and accompanied by a tasty grilled potato, broccoli, cauliflower and tomato, and served with dessert.

Want some lighter fare to get you in the Thanksgiving spirit?

Through November try Pho My Lien’s light and healthy Vietnamese Chicken Salad (made with shredded skinless and boneless chicken, mixed with shredded lettuce, mint leaves, onion and house special dressing).

Delightful! Save when you bring in the Dining Out coupon!

Vietnamese Chicken Salad, $4.99 with DO coupon

Spare Rib, $16.95

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thanksgivingspecial SAMCHOY'SBREAKFASTLUNCHANDCRAB 580 N. Nimitz Hwy., Iwilei

545.7979 Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet, 8:30 a.m.–2 p.m.; Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet, 4-8:30 p.m. samchoyhawaii.com

SEKIYA'SRESTAURANT&DELICATESSEN 2746 Kaimuki Ave., Kapahulu

Sam Choy’s Breakfast Lunch and Crab is the place to be on Thanksgiving! It’s got gargantuan, broke da mouth Brunch and Dinner Buffets, featuring Shrimp Scampi Pasta, Garlic Roasted Chicken, Honey-Glazed Ham, EhuBraised Short Ribs, Baked Salmon Dynamite, Roast Turkey (with Stuffing and Pan Gravy), Snow Crab Legs with Clarified Butter, Carved Garlic Roasted Prime Rib of Beef and Garlic Mashed Potatoes, among others.

Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet, adults $32.95, keiki $14.95; Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet, adults $36.95, keiki $14.95

TROPICSBAR&GRILL 2005 Kalia Road, Waikiki

Thanksgiving Prix-Fixe Four-Course Menu, adults $55, children $27.50

THEWILLOWSRESTAURANT 901 Hausten St., Moiliili

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732.1656 Hours: Sun.-Thu. 8 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 8 a.m.-11 p.m. sekiyasrestaurant.com

For a Japanese version of Thanksgiving, try Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen’s tasty Marinated Fried Chicken served with rice, miso soup, tsukemono and hot Japanese tea. The dish is a traditional Sekiya’s favorite. For dessert, indulge in a Hot Fudge Sundae ($5.95).

Marinated Fried Chicken, $12.95

949.4321 Thanksgiving Day 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. hiltonhawaiianvillage.com

Kick back on Thanksgiving Day at Tropics Bar & Grill on Waikiki beach while savoring a fourcourse meal that includes Kabocha Squash Soup, “The Wedge” Salad, Lilikoi-Glazed Tom Turkey with Portuguese Sausage Cornbread Stuffing, Sauteed Local Vegetables, Pineapple Cranberry Relish, Giblit Gravy, and HouseMade Pumpkin Crunch Pie drenched with Vanilla BeanWhipped Anglaise Sauce and Kona Coffee Ice Cream for dessert. A nap might be next on the menu after this delightful repast.

952.9200 Thanksgiving Day 10 a.m.3 p.m., 4-9 p.m. willowshawaii.com

Let The Willows Restaurant do all the cooking for you this Thanksgiving Day with either its scrumptious Thanksgiving Holiday Buffet (Roast Turkey with Portuguese Sausage Dressing and Cranberry Orange Relish, Braised Oxtail Bourguignonne, Ginger Watercrest-Crusted Salmon and more) or its luscious Takeout Turkey Meal (Herb-Crusted Roast Turkey, Cranberry/Orange Sauce, Savory Turkey Gravy, Taro Rolls, Corn Chowder, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Smoked Bacon and Spinach Stuffing, and Pumpkin or Custard Pie)! Your diet can always wait till tomorrow.

WAILANACOFFEEHOUSE 1860 Ala Moana Blvd., Waikiki

Thanksgiving Turkey with Smoked Ham, $13.75

ZIPPY’SRESTAURANTS Pick-up will be on Wed., Nov. 21, and Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 22, at the following Zippy’s locations: McCully, Vineyard, Koko Marina, Kahala, Waipahu, Waiau, Wahiawa, Kapolei, Mililani, Kaneohe, Kailua, Kahului

955.1764 24/7 except closed Tues.

11 p.m.-6 a.m.; complete dinners served on Thanksgiving Day 11 a.m.-midnight Your 24-hour stop even on Thanksgiving, Wailana Coffee House invites you to feast on such savory complete meals as Thanksgiving Turkey with Smoked Ham ($13.75), American N.Y. Steak ($16.25), or if you’re in the mood for something slightly different, Seafood Continental ($14.75). Included is your choice of a tasty salad bar, soup of the day or fresh fruit cocktail; baked or mashed potato, french fries or steamed rice; corn on the cob; pumpkin pie with whipped topping for dessert; and coffee, tea or a soft drink. Treat the whole family to one of these replete holiday meals!

Pick-up Wed., Nov. 21; Thu., Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 22 zippys.com Last day to order online is Nov. 17, 11:59 p.m.

For your Thanksgiving get-together Zippy’s Meals To Go is your holiday meal solution! Depending on your needs, order either a precooked and refrigerated Whole Turkey Package or a Half Turkey Package. Both packages include a Whole or Half Roast Turkey, Stuffing, Real Mashed Potatoes, Poultry Gravy, Cranberry/ Pineapple Relish and Sweet Dinner Rolls. Add a Pumpkin Pie Zippy’s Thanksgiving Meals To Go: Whole Turkey Package $79.95 + tax, Half Turkey or Custard Pie for dessert for Package $40.95 + tax (prices slightly higher for Zippy’s Kahului) only $7.50 (limit 2), and you’ve got Phone: Meals To Go Hotline 973.0880: hours through Nov. 22, a complete meal without worrying Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sat., Nov. 19, and Sun., Nov. 20, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. about the cooking!

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more. After finding their places at their table, they find their places in the buffet line, where they have their pick from a vast array of meat and vegetable selections, as well as a range of side dishes.

Located on McCully Street,

Camellia Buffet serves up traditional, authentic Korean cuisine — and it has been a go-to spot for such fare for many years.

Diners cook all the food themselves right at their table. Here’s how it works: You pick what you want from the buffet and cook it to your own taste. And the best part — it’s all-you-can-eat.

At Camellia, the all-you-caneat concept is something of a challenge — the food is so good that you’re going to want to eat everything in sight. While that won’t be possible, with Camellia’s great prices, return visits certainly are. The lunch buffet is priced at $17.95 and the dinner buffet costs $25.95.

The buffet includes a plentiful selection of just about anything you could want. According to restaurant manager and longtime employee Kelly Park, some of the restaurant’s most popular

Manager Kelly Park and server Hye Jung

Most of Camellia's offerings are traditional, authentic Korean dishes.

“We try to keep the original dishes and flavors — the same as in Korea,” Park says. “We want to bring the Korean flavors to the local people so they can try something different.”

Camellia Buffet 930 McCully St., Honolulu 951.0511 Open daily, 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m.

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hat is now touted as one of the best buffet deals in town almost never happened.

“Originally, this was just a regular, tableservice restaurant,” manager Kelly Park explains. But in 1990, Camellia Buffet’s previous owner decided to try a buffet instead. And thank goodness they did.

“When we opened a buffet, we found that people really liked it,” Park says.

“We have been keeping the recipes the same as possible,” Park says. “We haven’t changed much. And we especially have made sure to keep the quality really high.”

Another thing that the restaurant tries to keep relatively the same is the prices. “We like to keep the prices really reasonable,” Park says. “We want our customers to come and enjoy the food at affordable prices.”

chewonthis options are Kalbi Short Ribs and Flap Meat, which is a tender cut of beef and is featured in the dinner buffet only. Other meat entrees included in the buffet lineup are Pork Barbecue and Chicken Barbecue. Camellia also features tasty seafood such as its fresh Shrimp (served with the dinner buffet only), which is another customer favorite.

Once you’ve picked out your favorite meat and seafood dishes, Camellia also provides an array of side dishes that will complement your food perfectly.

Vegetables include mushrooms and bell peppers. Other side dishes include mac salad and soy beans.

“We make our own sauces,” Park adds, explaining that the sauces include spicy shoyu and bean paste.

If you’re bringing kids along, Camellia has them covered as well. With dishes that keiki love such as Orange Chicken and

Onion Rings, the buffet is sure to be a hit with your kids.

And for a refreshing bite after a tasty meal, the buffet also includes fruit such as watermelon and pineapple. To finish it all off, strawberry or orange Jell-O is served for dessert. For the dinner buffet, ice cream also is a dessert option.

Tempting as it may be to grab all of the buffet’s goods at once, Park recommends that diners approach things with a little bit more finesse.

“People should not take a whole bunch at one time,” Park says.

“They should just take a little bit at a time and try it first. And then if they like it, they can go back for more of what they like.”

That’s the beauty of an allyou-can-eat buffet — you can sample everything it has to offer and go back as many times as you’d like.

“People should just come in and experience it,” Park says.

Contact Christina O’Connor at diningout@staradvertiser.com

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1 Fresh shrimps (part of the dinner buffet $25.95) 2 Vegetables (part of the dinner buffet $25.95) 3 Fruits (part of the dinner buffet $25.95) 4 Kalbi short ribs (part of the dinner buffet $25.95) Nathalie Walker photos

First-class, decadent fare

By Alana Folen

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fusion of French and Laotian cuisine is intertwined into succulent works of art at JJ Bistro & French Pastry in the heart of Kaimuki on Waialae Avenue. Owner and chef JJ Luangkhot first opened the restaurant in Aiea in 1995, before making the move to Waialae four years later.

Luangkhot’s signature Chocolate Pyramid is a mainstay on the menu, and you’re depriving your sweet tooth if you haven’t yet had a bite.

Yet, it’s also Luangkhot’s rich and flavorful entrees that captivate the crowd.

“Signature Baked Rack of Lamb Wellington ($18.95) is our No. 1 seller,” Luangkhot says of this dish that’s available for lunch and dinner.

Luangkhot’s masterpiece features two New Zealand lamb chops marinated with rosemary, and salt and pepper, and wrapped in a flaky puff pastry dough. It’s then finished off with a black pepper cream sauce garnished with sweet peas and red bell peppers.

Tristan Lobster Cheese Ravioli ($18.95) Signature Baked Rack of Lamb Wellington ($18.95) Leah Friel photos

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JJ FRENCH BISTRO & PASTRY WHERE 3447 Waialae Ave., Honolulu CALL 739.0993 HOURS Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m-9 p.m.

Sundays, 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.

WEBSITE jjfrenchpastry.com

“The lamb is so flavorful and moist that it really shouldn’t be masked by other flavors. However, the rosemary reduces that aroma of the lamb that some people don’t care for,” Luangkhot explains.

Starting today and through the month of November, Luangkhot also will highlight Tristan Lobster Cheese Ravioli ($12.95 lobster meat, $18.95 lobster tail),

which presents patrons with a quarter-pound Tristan lobster tail paired with spinach and cheese ravioli dressed in a mascarpone cheese herbal sauce and adorned with pieces of zucchini, bell peppers and carrots.

“Tristan lobster is the tastiest lobster in the world,” Luangkhot says. “It’s found in the deep, cold waters between South Africa and Argentina.

“With this entree, we really want to bring out the mascarpone flavor, which is creamy and sweet.”

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Braised Boneless Short Ribs include two sides as well. Take your pick from white rice, brown rice, garlic mashed potatoes, mixed greens salad or potato salad.

Good to Grill Safeway Center Kapahulu 888 Kapahulu Ave. 734.7345

Tropics Bar & Grill Vacation mode hits once you step through the doors of Tropics Bar & Grill.

Located at Hilton Hawaiian Village, kamaaina and tourists alike frequent this hot spot on a regular basis for a little rest and relaxation. Open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Tropics Bar & Grill is renowned for its picturesque Diamond Head view and ono island fare prepared by Tropics chef de cuisine Kapo Kealoha.

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Good To Grill’s Braised Boneless Short Ribs ($9.99 lunch, $10.99 dinner)

I really couldn’t agree more! So, make it a dinner date and head over to Tropics Bar & Grill where a stunning meal awaits, not to mention the supersized bar, where bartenders can prepare virtually any cocktail your heart desires, Tropics’ be it the resort’s signature Blue Hawaii or Slow Braised Boneless Short Ribs classic Mai Tai. ($27.50). Available for dinner only, this entree consists of morsels of tender beef Tropics Bar & Grill braised to perfection and served atop fiveHilton Hawaiian Village Ground Floor, cheese macaroni and cheese, featuring Alii Tower Gruyere, Swiss, cream cheese, Parmesan 949.4321 ext. 42 oregano and local goat cheese. Sauteed vegetables also adorn the dish. Can we say, “Wow!?” I don’t know about you, but Hoku’s The stars align at Hoku’s at The Kahala I think I just heard my stomach growling.

Hotel & Resort where the marriage of “This is quite a popular item on the casual elegance and innovative fusion menu,” Kealoha states. “You can eat the beef with a spoon. Basically, this dish is fare, encompassing Hawaiian, European the perfect combination. Everything tastes and Asian flavors, shines ever so brightly.

On my most recent visit to this five-star good separately, but we just took all of that awesomeness and put it all together establishment, chef de cuisine Jeremy Shigekane showcased a sought-after into an incredible dish.” menu favorite — Short Rib Tempura

($16). Doesn’t the name alone just work up your appetite? Yum! At first glance, this intense appetizer seemed more like a full meal because of its grandeur, but no, it’s just a segue into your main course. Short Rib Tempura is spectacular in all regards and presents diners with braised short rib tempura in a kalbi jus accompanied by avocado tempura served with a Peruvian pepper sauce.

Here you have two local favorites in one avant-garde creation, which is nothing short of spectacular.

Dig in! This is definitely a dish to behold, and Hoku’s customer service is top-notch — mere proof as to why Hoku’s exquisite dining room is packed nightly for dinner. Hoku’s is the star of the show.

Hoku's The Kahala Hotel & Resort 5000 Kahala Ave. 739.8888

tableside

tableside @ New Violet’s Grill W

hen in search of some good home cooking, New Violet’s Grill is the answer. Specializing in local comfort foods as well as Japanese and Okinawan favorites, New Violet’s Grill has been an avid hot spot for more than 60 years. Everything here is made from scratch and patrons love it.

The Kalihi restaurant is located in Kapalama Shopping Center at 1210 Dillingham Blvd. #8.

For hours and more information, call 841.8535.

Above: New Violet’s Grill’s George Yamanuha with Oxtail Soup ($10.95 a la carte, $14.95 complete meal) Inset: Shrimp Tempura ($10.95 a la carte, $15.95 complete meal) 1 | Wade Hamaguchi and Mike Fagaragan 2 | Puni Freitas 3 | Donovan Oda and Lance Mashima 4 | Wayne and Elizabeth Lehano Lawrence Tabudlo photos

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WHERE TO DINE

Symbol Key

AMERICAN

Breakfast

Pipi’s Burger

Atlantis Seafood & Steak 2284 Kalakaua Avenue 922-6868

Lunch Dinner After Midnight Alcohol Served Online Catering

A

La Palme D’or

McCully Shopping Center 1960 Kapiolani Blvd, #103 946-7474

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

Tropics Bar & Grill Eggs n’ Things Ala Moana

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

451 Piikoi St 538-EGGS (3447)

Larry’s Bakery 4369 Lawehana St. (across Target in Salt Lake) 422-0059

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

BAKERY

Waikiki Beach Eggspress

Fendu Boulangerie

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

bountiful

Napoleon’s Bakery

2752 Woodlawn Dr. Manoa Marketplace 988-4310

Located inside of Zippy’s

Try Our Famous Saimin!

“The Neighborhood’s Favorite Local Style Saimin Served in a Hot Homemade Soup”

celebration with

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

family & flavors.

SEKIYA’S RESTAURANT & DELICATESSEN

2012

facebook.com/phomylienhawaii

FIRST PLACE

WESTRIDGE SHOPPING CENTER • 488-4900

2746 Kaimuki Ave

732-1656 www.SekiyasRestaurant.com

House Special Vietnamese Chicken Salad

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

Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons. Exp 11/30/12

Military w/ID receive 10% OFF

Serving Hawaii for 77 Years!

ACROSS KAIMUKI H.S.

November Special $4.99

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

2012

Roast Turkey Feast - $92.95!

8-10 lb.* Whole Roasted Turkey (*cooked weight)

Poultry Gravy Mashed Potatoes Stuffing Cranberry Relish Dinner Rolls Pumpkin Pie from Napoleon’s Bakery

RESTAURANT

SUNTORY Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor

restaurantsuntory.com

thanksgiving dinner buffet november 22, 2012 • 3:00pm ~ 8:30pm adult, $ 80 * children, $ 40 * (6-12 years old)

922-5511

20% OFF

Dinner Menu

Valid until 11/30/12 Not valid with other offers.

RESTAURANT

Price does not include tax and gratuity. Prices, hours, and menu items are subject to change.

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Order online at www.acateredexperience.com or call

SUNTORY Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor

922-5511 •

restaurantsuntory.com

677-7744

Pick up on Thanksgiving Day Nov. 22nd, 8:30am - 2:00pm at the Hawaii Okinawa Center parking lot, 94-587 Ukee St.

Kyushu Festival

with this coupon.

beachhousewaikiki.com • 808-921-4600 Reservations recommended.

Reheating instructions for fixings included.

$1 OFF Any Bread purchases over $4 Must present coupon • exp. 11/8/12

DAILY BREAD SPECIALS MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

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

“All Natural no added chemicals”

988-4310 2752 Woodlawn Dr. • Manoa Marketplace

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

WHERE TO DINE Panya

Makino Chaya

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

98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

CAFE

BUFFET

Market City Shopping Center 2919 Kapiolani Blvd 735-3888

930 McCully St. 951-0511 • 951-0611

999 Bishop Street First Hawaiian Bank Building Lobby 306-9284

CATERERS Anytime Cafe

Camellia Buffet

Cafe Central

Kissaten

Royal Hawaiian Center, Bldg C, Level 3.

380-9300

A Catered Experience 94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd.

677-7744

923 Keeaumoku St. 955-3388

1525 RYCROFT STREET HONOLULU HI 96814

TURKEY–TO–GO

10% OFF

CINNAMON BREAD

Ready to serve Thanksgiving Feast $125+tax

REGULAR • APPLE • BLUEBERRY

Heat and serve Thanksgiving Feast $105+tax

Coupon Required • Expires 11/9/12

Delicious, convenient, and is perfect for parties of 8-10

4369 Lawehana St. (across Target in Salt Lake)

OPEN: MON - FRI 6AM - 1PM SAT 6AM - 12PM

www.larrysbakery.com or find us on

HOLIDAY PACKAGES TO-GO! Available at our Kam Shopping Center location. while supplies last.

No substitutions.

1ST 200 ORDERS

Prices valid through 11/22/12.

OF COMPLETE TURKEY PACKAGE RECEIVE… CHRISTMAS $ CATERING

FRESHLY 10 OFF $10 OFF NEW YEARS ROASTED $ TURKEY 135+tax CATERING

12 –14 LBS TURKEY, 1 QT. STUFFING & 1 QT. GRAVY

Cornbread or Lup Cheong Stuffing available as add-ons

COMPLETE TURKEY PACKAGE

12–14 LBS TURKEY, 1 QT. STUFFING, 2 QTS. GRAVY, 2 QTS. MASHED POTATOES, ST. GERMAIN’S CUSTARD, $ PUMPKIN OR APPLE PIE

165

5 LBS PRE-SLICED HAM WITH PINEAPPLE RAISIN SAUCE.

HOLIDAY PRIME RIB

55

$

99 +TAX

SPECIAL

WITH AU JUS & HORSERADISH HALF WHOLE

199

$

KAMEHAMEHA SHOPPING CENTER

Call for Ala Carte options

99 $

+TAX

Hee Hing Restaurant 449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine 590 Farrington Hwy. 692-9880

Thanksgiving

Meal Includes: • 12-14 pound Roast Turkey • 48 oz. Portuguese Sausage & Cornbread Stuffing • 32 oz. Giblet Gravy • 48 oz. Mashed Potatoes • 16 oz. Cranberry Relish • Yams with Macadamia Nuts • Pagoda’s Signature White Chocolate Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Crème Anglaise

Inquire & book reservations for Thanksgiving Brunch & Dinner Buffets at the newly renovated Pagoda Restaurant for reservations only please call

948-8356

or go to our website www.pagodahawaii.com

Extras: • Honey Glazed Ham • Pagoda’s Signature White Chocolate Pumpkin Bread Pudding (8-1/2 x 6 pan) with Crème Anglaise • 48 oz. Mashed Potatoes • 32 oz. Giblet Gravy

$25 $25 $12 $12

TURKEY-TO-GO PICK UPS ON

+TAX

HOLIDAY HAM

3553 Waialae Ave. 738-8666

Canton Seafood Restaurant

88 Piikoi St. 593-1200

111 N. King St. 521-8268

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant

CHINESE

Five Star International Buffet

Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant

399

99

+TAX

TURKEY PLATE

AVAILABLE AT BOTH LOCATIONS

1399

INCLUDES: $ +TAX TURKEY, STUFFING, GRAVY AND MASHED POTATOES

ROYAL HAWAIIAN SHOPPING CENTER

841-0931 Kenny’s Hawn BBQ 922-3333

WED. NOV. 21, 2012 1PM-4PM (HEAT & SERVE MEALS) THUR. NOV. 22, 2012 10AM-2PM (READY TO SERVE MEALS)

Orders are prepaid and must be placed by Friday, November 16, 2012

To order Turkeys, please call 948-8370 D I N I N G O U T | N OV. 4 - 1 0 , 2 0 1 2 | 2 9

WHERE TO DINE Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant

Mandalay (The) 1055 Alakea St. 525-8585

Ala Moana Center 1450 Ala Moana Blvd.

4th Floor - Ho’okipa Terrace 947-8818

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant

Little Village Noodle House

Liliha Square, 524-1628

1113 Smith St. 545-3008

Seafood Village

Big City Diner

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

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

FAMILY DINING Asahi Grill Ward 515 Ward Ave. 593-2800

Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant 5724 Kalanianaole Hwy. 377-5566

Henry Loui’s 2850 Paa St. 833-3728

Royal Garden Chinese Restaurant Ala Moana Hotel, 3rd Floor 410 Atkinson Drive, 942-7788

Asian Mix 1234 South Beretania St. 521-1688

JJ Bistro & French Pastry 3447 Waialae Ave.

739-0993

Best “Japanese Style” Shabu Shabu in Hawaii

Shabu Shabu or any Sukiyaki Set

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

featuring our special sukiyaki sauce. Exp. 11/8/12

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

a steak that’s served

Thanksgiving Complete Meals to Go! Complete meals for both Turkey or Ham From our oven to your table - ready to serve!

A complete Meal for 6-8

Honey Glazed Roasted Turkey (9-11 lb) Stuffed with Mochi Rice ............................$249.95 Honey Glazed Ham - bone in (9-11 lb) Mochi Rice On Side ..................................$259.95 Meals incl. salad, pupu platter, giblet gravy, cranberry compote, dinner rolls & dessert Order now to avoid disappointment Call 597-8880 Mon - Fri 10am - 5pm Email us at sales@panyagroup.com

50% OFF

Kapiolani: 808-589-2989 Waikiki: 808-926-2989 Windward Mall: 808-744-2157

Peking Duck

25

$

Now Reg. $50

sizzling

gift

is the perfect

Purchase a $100 Gift Card now through December 31, 2012, and receive a $20.00 Gift Voucher*

Restaurant Row 500 Ala Moana Blvd.

808.599.3860

CALL

Waikiki Beach Walk 226 Lewers St. 808.440.7910

841-6600 to place your order For a Limited Time Only at Participating Restaurants. ©2012 AFC Enterprises, Inc.

Please present ad upon ordering.

Dine-In only. Cannot be combined with any other offer or special.

Pre-Order Peking Duck. Coupon valid for up to 3 tables. Expires 12/31/12.

AT ALA MOANA HOTEL • 410 ATKINSON DRIVE • 942-7788 3 0 | D I N I N G O U T | N OV. 4 - 1 0 , 2 0 1 2

*Offer available 11/1 - 12/31/2012.

www.ruthschrishawaii.com

Dillingham Plaza • 841- 6600 Waipahu Town Center • 678 - 3550 Salt Lake - NEX • 422- 8440 (Open to the Public) Pearl Harbor • 423 - 0333

WHERE TO DINE Sam Choy’s BLC

Tony Roma’s

Moanalua Shopping Center 930 Valkenburgh St., #205 423-8228

580 N. Nimitz Hwy. 545-7979

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

Pagoda

Shiro’s Saimin Haven

Loco Moco

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

Kenny’s Hawaiian BBQ Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 2nd floor 922-3333

WAIMALU 98-020 Kam Hwy. • 488-8824 WAIPAHU 94-256 Waipahu Depot St. • 676-2088 EWA BEACH SHOPPING CENTER 91-919 Fort Weaver Rd. • 689-0999

1525 Rycroft St. 948-8356

Panya Bistro • Bakery • Bar Ala Moana Center, Mauka - Mall Level 946-6388

Wailana Coffee House 1860 Ala Moana Blvd.

955-1764

Willows (The) 901 Hausten St. 952-9200

Kit N Kitchen 1010 University Avenue 942-7622

Shore Bird Restaurant

Restaurant Epic

Outrigger Reef on the Beach 922-2887

1131 Nuuanu Ave. 587-7877

VISIT US FOR WEEKEND LUNCH 11am – 2pm

Asian Mix

Bento • Take-Out Mix Plate • Catering

SPECIAL OF THE WEEK Special Valid Sun 11/4 – Sat 11/10

Zippy’s Call the one nearest you

Serving Hawaii Since 1989

YAKINIKU

MILLION SPICY FRIED SMALL

Octopus

Million Naeng Myun topped with Kalbi & Meat Jun

only

for

1595

$

DINE-IN

595

$

Limit 4 orders per purchase/person

featuring…

Nicoise Salad and Moules Marinieres Frites

1006 KAPAHULU AVE.

739-5000

DINNER SERVED TUES-SUN FROM 5PM

hiasianmix.com 1234 South Beretania St Shop A-1 (below Safeway Beretania)

521-1688 OPEN DAILY

10:30am-8:30pm

LUNCH

(11am - 2pm)

take-out...$6.95

626 SHERIDAN ST.

(behind Walmart)

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

596-0799

TIS’ THE SEASON F O R H O L I D AY I C O R P O R A T E I P R I VA T E E V E N T S

www.genkisushiusa.com

BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY AT

Celebrate Your Birthday [N IGHT CL UB/ / RE S TAURANT/ / V E NUE ]

TO RESERVE YOUR DATE CALL 808.529.0010 OR EMAIL PARTIES@MNLHNL.COM

OAHU:

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

OUTER ISLANDS:

KONA (808) 327-6776 KUKUI GROVE (808) 632-2450 LAHAINA (808) 661-0333 MAUI MALL (808) 873-7776 Proud recipient of:

SERVING LUNCH & DINNER • TAKE-OUT AVAILABLE

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

Locations:

ALA MOANA 942-9102 AINA HAINA 373-4033 EWA TOWN CENTER 683-1003 KANEOHE 247-9595 KAPAHULU 735-7700 KAPOLEI 674-4227 WAIAU 485-0227 WAIKELE 678-3180 WARD CENTER 591-5600

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

WATERFRONT PLAZA 500 ALA MOANA BLVD PH 808.529.0010 WWW.MNLHNL.COM @MNLHNL

Proper Attire Required Reservations Recommended

2440 Kuhio Ave.

922 5555 www.hyshawaii.com

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WHERE TO DINE Chai’s Island Bistro

FILIPINO

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

Aloha Tower Marketplace 585-0011

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

951-6297

FRENCH

Restaurant Row 599-3860 Waikiki Beach Walk 440-7910

Brasserie Du Vin 1115 Bethel St. 545-1115

Hoku’s The Kahala Hotel & Resort, Lobby Level 5000 Kahala Ave. 739-8760

FINE DINING Fifty Three By The Sea

Stage Restaurant

Fine Dining Burgundy

1250 Kapiolani Blvd.

237-5429

1006 Kapahulu Ave. 739-5000

Hy’s Steak House

53 Ahui Street 536-5353

2440 Kuhio Ave. 922-5555

ITALIAN Top of Waikiki

Bali Steak & Seafood

Plumeria Beach House

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

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

Il Lupino

Waikiki Business Plaza 2270 Kalakaua Ave. 923-3877

Royal Hawaiian Center 922-3400

BYOB Make your reservations for our

Thanksgiving Day Buffet Thursday, Nov 22, 2012

Brunch 8:30am to 2:00pm Dinner 4pm to 8:30pm

Seafood and Salad Stations Peel ’n Eat Shrimp, Fresh Poke, Seared Cajun Sashimi, Chinese Chicken Salad and more Entrees Ehu Ale Shortribs, Roast Turkey, Steamed Snow Crabs, Shrimp Scampi and much more Carving and Dessert Station to round out the buffet

Sunday Brunch Buffet Array of Salads Lomilomi Salmon, Pasta Salad and more Hot Items Sam’s Fried Rice, Portuguese Sausage, Bacon, Corned Beef Hash, Kalua Pig, Chef’s Special Chicken of the Day and Catch of the Day and more Omelet and Dessert Stations 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. $22.95 adults • $12.95 for children 5-12 yrs

49

$

Original Coupon required. One discounted item per coupon. Not combinable with any other offer.

No cash value. One coupon per person, per visit & transaction. Exp. 11/30/12.

FILET MIGNON

10% OFF

with valid Hawaii I.D. Not valid with other offers, valid on food only.

Please present ad when ordering

Happy Thanksgiving!

922-6868

Call for Reservations & Information 2284 Kalakaua Ave.

Open 7 Days from 11am-10pm

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

www.samchoyhawaii.com

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

Kama‘aina Discount

for every $100 in Gift Cards purchased thru Dec. 22nd.

Free $20 Gift Certificate is valid from Jan. 1-Mar. 31, 2013.

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

with purchase of an Entreé

Prime Grade

Show your appreciation to family, friends, clients by purchasing them a Sam Choy’s BLC gift card.

FREE $20 Gift Certificate

1

SCOOP $ 00 SINGLE OF ICE CREAM

Live

LIVE NFL GAMES

Dungeness $ 99 Crab

9

ON SALE! ........

BYOB 3441 WAIALAE AVE

OPEN DAILY 11 AM - 12 AM

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT SEAFOOD BUFFET

EXTENDED THRU 11/8/12

780-3115

November Specials

Starting at $9.95 Mon-Fri LUNCH: Sat-Sun

$9.95 $11.95 Mon-Thurs $15.95 DINNER: Fri-Sun $17.95

KAPOLEI MARKETPLACE 590 Farrington Hwy

692-9880

PRIVATES PARTIEfor

available ople 20-300 pe Call

for details

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per lb.

HAPPY HOUR

Kobe Beef $ Shabu Shabu Piikoi St. 2-6pm & 9:30-close

16

95

** while supplies last **

Aiea 4-6pm & 9:30-close

TWO GREAT LOCATIONS! AIEA • 484-2222 HONOLULU • 589-2299 98-150 Kaonohi St. 510 Piikoi St.

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Visit stores Vi st es for more sto morre items!

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WHERE TO DINE Taormina-Sicilian Cuisine

Inferno’s Wood Fire Pizza

227 Lewers St. 926-5050

Ward Center (Next to Ryan’s Grill) 1200 Ala Moana Blvd.

375-1200

Paesano Ristorante Italiano

Z Pizza

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

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

JAPANESE Romanos Macaroni Grill

Blue Hawaii Sushi

Ala Moana Center Hookipa Terrace 356-8300

1140 Kuala St., Pearl City Across Wal-Mart 456-2128

$

RECEIVE A

Genki Sushi

THANKSGIVING DAY BUFFET

$11.45 Complete Lunch

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

Expires 11/16/12

Smoked Turkey, Crab Legs, Roast Pork Lunch 11am-2pm

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

Must present coupon.

Expires 11/8/12.

& after 10:30 p.m.

1637 Kapiolani Blvd.

(Across from Pan Am Bldg.)

www.tropical-tribe.com

366-8226

Dinner 5-8:30 pm

www.paesanohawaii.com

Adults $21.95

ala carte menu also available

*

FREE 4 PCS. Mandoo with purchase of regular plate

Reservations Recommended Open 10:00am - 9:30pm Daily *Free parking available at First Hawaiian Bank after hours

Maple Garden/Yen King

✁

*Cannot be combined with any other offers. Expires 11/8/12.

(Lower Level) Formerly in Aina Haina Shopping Center

909 Isenberg Street • 941-6641 www.MapleGardenHawaii.com

Celebrating Our 10th Anniversary Join the

Kobe Japanese Steak House

1841 Ala Moana Blvd.

941-4444

Adults $17.95

Korean Hibiscus BBQ

Kaimuki Shopping Center 734-8232

HONOLULU 510 Piikoi St. 589-2299

Gyu-Kaku WINDWARD MALL 46-056 Kamehameha Hwy F1 922-5511 KAPIOLANI - 1221 Kapiolani Blvd., #105 589-2989 WAIKIKI - 307 Lewers St. 926-2989

3 DISCOUNT

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

Ichiriki AIEA 98-150 Kaonohi St. 484-2222

New Hours 5:30 - 6:45pm

OR A

when Dining Alone

Chinese Cultural Plaza 536-3035

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL $15.95 Complete Dinner

6 DISCOUNT

on a Second Dinner $

Hifumi Japanese Restaurant

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

WAIMALU 485-8883

MANOA 988-5923

98-1277 Kaahumanu St. (across from Safeway)

2752 Woodlawn Drive

947-2836

Open 7 Days • 2700 So. King St.

Two crab cakes on a bed of green salad, tossed with our house made creamy Italian vinaigrette.

Ocean House in

98-150 Kaonohi St. • Tel: 486-5100

— We are celebrating — Our 10th Anniversary

*Menu and prices subject to change. *Dinner Menu Only.

For a

LUNCH: Monday – Friday

SPECIAL BREAKFAST AND DINNER OFFER

Saturday & Sunday

DINNER: Monday – Friday

Saturday & Sunday

Visit our website

www.oceanhousewaikiki.com

OCEAN FRONT DINING OUTRIGGER REEF ON THE BEACH | 2169 KALIA RD. | 923–2277 | VALET PARKING

$10.98 $18.98 $24.98 $26.98

CHILDREN 12 & UNDER 4-5 feet 3-4 feet 3 feet & under

50% OFF 75% OFF FREE

SENIOR SPECIAL! 55+ KAMA‘AINA SPECIAL! LUNCH & LUNCH & DINNER DINNER

30% OFF

Not combinable with other discounts. 55 or older w/ coupon & ID. No online or photo-copied coupons.One coupon per person. Discounts off regular adult price. Excluding Holidays. Expires 11/9/12.

20% OFF

One coupon per person. Must have valid ID. Not combinable with other discounts. Discounts off regular adult price. No online or photo-copied coupons.

Must purchase beverage. Not valid on Holidays. Expires 11/9/12.

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WHERE TO DINE Kozo Sushi

Sushi King

Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen

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

Korean Hibiscus BBQ

2700 S. King St. 947-2836

2746 Kaimuki Avenue 732-1656

Kaimuki Shopping Center 3221 Waialae Avenue 734-8282

Tanaka of Tokyo Sumo Ramen

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

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

MEXICAN

KOREAN

Restaurant Suntory

Sushi Company

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

Wahoo’s Fish Taco Kahala • 4614 Kilauea Ave. 732-9229 Ward • 940 Auahi St. 591-1646

Red House In Honolulu

1111 McCully Street 947-5411

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

Now taking reservations

Thanksgiving BIG MEAL TO-GO

for Thanksgiving Dinner Thursday, November 22, 2012 11A.M. till Midnight Complete Dinners Served

13 $1625 $1475

Thanksgiving $ Turkey w/ Ham

Thursday, November 22nd 12 Noon – 10 p.m.

The American N.Y. Steak Seafood Continental

75

10

$42

50

icates Gift Certif ble a Avail

www.bigcitydinerhawaii.com

739-0993 • 626-5368

BREAKFAST • LUNCH • HAPPY HOUR DINNER • DESSERT • LATE NIGHT

ROYAL HAWAIIAN CENTER • VALIDATED PARKING WWW.ILLUPINO.COM • 808.922.3400

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3447 Waialae Ave. • jjfrenchpastry.com

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

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

*Take out only, w/coupon; not to be combined with any other offer. Expires 11/15/12.

Also available Pasta • Burgers • Salads • Sandwiches

10am to 3pm Adults: $25.00 Children: $13.50

OPEN TIL MIDNIGHT! MARKET CITY SHPG CNTR 735-3888

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

(10 and under)

Regular Menu available 10am– 8pm

Cuisine of the Philippines

955-1764

Open 24 Hours 1860 Ala Moana Blvd. Validated Parking

Shrimp Scampi

www.maxschicken.com

Won Ton Noodle

for 15 add’l wine parings

Buy one dinner entrée, receive 2nd entrée

KOREAN CUISINE

50% OFF

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

valid Sun, Mon & Tue with ad Expires 11/13/12

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

SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE THUR

Flexible Reception, Lunch, Brunch & Dinner Menus. Perfect for Weddings, Birthday, Office & Holiday Parties.

available Sun, Mon, & Tues Only

WED

Elegant, Informal Dining

951-MAXS (6297)

Special Summer $40 5-Course Dinner$ Per Person

Plan Your Next Special Event at Brasserie

Du Vin

Jus’

5599

$

FREE PIZZA!

2919 Kapiolani Blvd., #218

Regular Menu & other Thanksgiving Specials also available!

KAILUA 263-8880 PEARLRIDGE EAST 487-8188 WAIPIO 678-8868

Bistro & French Pastry

BREAKFAST SPECIAL Eggs Benedict Royal

$

Limited Amount Available Fresh Roasted 1/2 Turkey (5-6 lbs. Cooked) Portuguese Sausage Stuffing Our Famous Garlic Smashed Potatoes Chef’s Homemade Giblet Gravy Baked Cane Sugar Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes Cranberry Maui Pineapple Relish Macadamia Nut Pumpkin Crunch

Don’t forget to pre-order your DESSERTS for your HOLIDAY PARTIES!

Dinners include: All-You-Can-Eat Salad Bar, Corn on the Cob, Pumpkin Pie & more!

Roast Organic Turkey Italian Sausage Stuffing Gravy, Mashed Potatoes & Sweet Potato Purée Pumpkin Cheesecake

PRE-ORDER NOW!

4 or 5 Course Meals Available

T R AT T O R I A & W I N E B A R

*DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALL BEVERAGES WITH THIS AD. EXP. 11/30/12.

SAT

2400 Koa Ave. 923-7368

Yakiniku Million 626 Sheridan St. 596-0799

FRI

Odoriko Japanese Restaurant

545-1115 1115 Bethel Street www.brasserieduvin.com 3 4 | D I N I N G O U T | N OV. 4 - 1 0 , 2 0 1 2

930 McCully St. • 951-0511/951-0611

• PRIVATE PARTY ROOM • CONVENIENT PARKING

Robert Cazimero

Jerry Santos & Hula

Brothers Cazimero

Danny Couch

FREE VALET PARKING • www.chefchai.com • Call 585-0011

WHERE TO DINE NIGHT CLUB

PACIFIC RIM

M Night Club Honolulu

3660 on the Rise

Restaurant Row 500 Ala Moana Blvd 529-0010

SWEETS

Karai Crab 901 Hausten St. 952-6990

SHOR American Seafood Grill

OKAZUYA

2169 Kalia Rd., Outrigger Reef On The Beach 923-2277

Mitsu-Ken 1223 N. School Street 848-5573

SEAFOOD

New Violet’s Grill

1221 Kapiolani Blvd 597-1655

3441 Waialae Ave. 780-3115

NOVEMBER SPECIALS!

111 N. King St. near Maunakea

Dim Sum $ 98

Served 7am Daily

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Take-out Orders Welcomed

Seasoning Herbs

Canton Seafood Restaurant Best Cantonese Cuisine

China Tour Valued at $4,500

Buy a souvenir glass pint for $5, Fill with $3 beers on day of purchase

Keeaumoku

by Wal-Mart 946-5696 (KOZO)

Ward Center

Pearlridge 483-6805

OPEN DAILY: 10:30 A.M. TO 10:00 P.M. DIM SUM: 10:30 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. JADEDYNASTYHAWAII.COM

Sweet Potato Salad, Yuzu Kosho Vinaigrette

Palmaz Chardonnay 2009 Slow Roasted Fillet of Salmon Orange Scented Nage

Cedar Knoll Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Braised Bacon Wrapped Short Rib Natural Reduction

Apple Mint Cabernet Conserve

Featuring Hawaiian Islands Brewing Company beer.

(KOZO)

• Snow Mountain Char Siu Bun • Steamed Shrimp Dumplings • Siu Mai • Seafood Bean Curd Roll • Tai Chi Seafood Soup • Roasted Crispy Beef with Buns • Shanghai Pak Choy w/Crab Meat & Carrot Sauce • Mochi Rice with Crab • Dessert – Silken Tofu w/Sweet Ginger Syrup

955-3388

Palmaz Riesling 2010 Scallop Carpaccio

Palmaz Cabernet 2007 Fire Roasted Double Lamb Chop

Moiliili 951-5696

“A Taste of China” $350.00 for table of 10

OPEN DAILY: 10am — midnight 923 KEEAUMOKU ST.

Hand crafted pizza baked in our wood fire oven

(KOZO)

Sat. Nov 10, 2012 (8:00am ~ 11:00 am)

(Reg. $15.99)

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

Kahala Mall 738-5696

Special Perry & Price Show

Thursday, November 15 6:30 pm Special Guest Host Shawn Lutwak, Regional Sales Manager

$4.99 $9.99

(Reg. $12.99)

Pearl City

by Wal-Mart 455-6805

Ala Moana Center Tel: 947-8818

PALMAZ VINEYARD DINNER

Crispy Deep Fried Chicken Flounder (Whole) with Half

Pho My Lien 98-150 Kaonohi St. 488-4900

offer expires 11/8/12

Warm Pear Tart with Bleu Cheese $90.00

Limited Reservations

✁

RSVP Chinese Chicken Salad Today!

Ham & Scallop Soup • Peking Duck Walnut Shrimp • Crispy Skin Chicken Ginger & Onion Steamed Sea Bass Boneless Chicken Cake Noodle • Rice Shredded Duck In Taro Basket Chef’s Dessert of Day

VIETNAMESE

Shabu Shabu House

Crab City

Kapalama Shopping Center 1210 Dillingham Blvd # 8 841-8535

Chance to WIN a

Keo’s Thai Cuisine

2028 Kuhio Ave. 951-9355

SHABU SHABU

OKINAWAN

One coupon per order. Cannot be combined with other offers. Expires 11/15/12

THAI

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

The Ocean House Restaurant

36 pcs.

(Inari 12 pcs/ Futomaki 24 pcs)

Tropical Tribe

(across Pan Am Bldg) 1637 Kapiolani Blvd.

366-8226

3660 Waialae Ave. 737-1177

375-1200

(next to Ryan’s Grill) www.infernospizzahawaii.com

Dear Hearts,

ON THE RISE

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

10% OFF

When you are young, you are the center of your parent's attention.

They feed, cloth, nurture and guide you through difficulties.

They take you to school and other activities.

Parents are your moral compass and your sturdy pillar of support.

So youngsters, before you respond to their occasional requests with a wise-crack retort, take a minute to reflect and answer them with some respect!

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 11/30/12. 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 11 Years!

Dim Sum Take Out Special! 8am-11:30am

Sincerely,

10% OFF(Charge) • 15% OFF(Cash)

Lobster $1299

Bryce “Saimin Jr.” 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

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Dim Sum & Reg. Menu Dine In Special!

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

5% OFF

(Charge) • Happy Day Chinese Restaurant 3553 Waialae Avenue

738-8666

10% OFF(Cash)

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 11/30/12. Must present coupon.

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orderoftheday Mitsu-Ken Okazu & Catering

Where: 1223 N. School St., Honolulu Call: 848.5573 Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 5 a.m.-1 p.m., breakfast served until 10:30 a.m.

Story by Kyle Galdeira •

Photos by Leah Friel

F

or nearly 20 years, Mitsu-Ken Okazu & Catering has satisfied customers that flock from around the corner and around the island to enjoy the Kalihi eatery’s selection of bentos, combination plates and catering platters.

From the ever-popular breakfast offerings that make for ideal grab-and-go meals, to its iconic Garlic Chicken, Mitsu-Ken continues to serve multiple generations of satisfied customers.

“The Garlic Chicken and our breakfast special and combo are still our most popular dishes,” says owner Brad Kaneshiro. “We also do catering for parties and special events.”

To start off the day, Mitsu-Ken features its Breakfast Special ($4), which includes two scoops of fried rice, two eggs cooked any style and two strips of bacon. The popular Breakfast Combo ($6) includes the aforementioned items contained in the Breakfast Special, in addition to three pieces of the savory garlic chicken. The eatery serves its breakfast offerings from 5 to 10:30 a.m.

Regular and first-time customers rave about MitsuKen’s flavor-packed bento selections, which are available until the eatery closes at 1 p.m. The Mitsu-Ken Bento ($6.25) includes Garlic Chicken, Teri Beef, Spam, Hot Dog, Egg Omelet all served on a bed of rice topped with furikake. The Mini Bento ($4.25) includes Garlic Chicken, Hot Dog, Egg Omelet and rice, while the newly added Fried Saimin

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Bento ($6) features a bed of fried saimin and rice topped with Garlic Chicken, Egg Omelet and Portuguese Sausage.

Additionally, Mitsu-Ken offers an assortment of popular plate lunches, which include two scoops of rice and Macaroni/Potato salad (tossed green salad also is available for an additional 45 cents). Some of the popular plates include Garlic Chicken ($6.75), Hamburger Steak ($6.75) and Mixed Plate ($7.25), which includes Garlic Chicken, Meat Loaf and Hot Dog. Mitsu-Ken has customers covered when it comes to catering, and offers multiple-course menus as well as assorted Pupu Platters, which must be ordered at least two days in advance. Platter “A” ($30) serves a plentiful portion of Fried Saimin, 12 pieces of Portuguese Sausage and 16 individual Spam Musubi. Platter “B” ($16) features eight Spam Musubi and 10 Hot Dog Musubi — a perfect assortment for tailgating. Kaneshiro explains

Cashier Lexi Kaneshiro and Prep Cook Christian Ramos Fried Saimin Bento ($6), Mini Bento ($4.25) and Mitsu-ken Bento ($6.25) Garlic Chicken (three pieces for $2) Platter A (12 pieces Portuguese Sausage, 16 pieces Spam Musubi and Fried Saimin, $30) Breakfast Special ($4)

that customers also can order Garlic Chicken as an a la carte item as three

pieces are available for $2.

While Mitsu-Ken has limited parking at its current location, customers will be pleased to hear that the restaurant will move to a new, larger space early in 2013.

The eatery will be located at 2300 N. King Street in a new structure located across from New City Nissan, and while customers can expect the same great food and customer service, there also will be some positive upgrades.

“We’re going to be moving to our new King Street location sometime in January, so we’ll have more parking and a bigger kitchen, but it will still be takeout only,” Kaneshiro says. “We’re probably going to offer a wider selection of items as well, and we’re currently working on creating the new menu.”