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Head server Jimin Kim, at left, and general manager Steve Song cook up a few of their favorites at 678 Hawaii.
With a contemporary take on authentic Korean cuisine, 678 Hawaii heats things up on the yakiniku grill with healthy portions of meaty delights.
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Margarita, a banana smoothie and a banana lassi. Yum! I literally went bananas for this assignment. Here’s to slurping up some beautifully creamy banana creations!
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Above: The editor cools off on a warm, sunny day with Himalayan Kitchen’s Banana Lassi. Left: Himalayan Kitchen’s Banana Lassi ($4.50)
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A CONTEMPORARY EDGE TO AUTHENTIC YAKINIKU DINING 678 HAWAII
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izzling hot, 678 Hawaii brings a new dimension to the traditional Korean yakiniku-style of dining. With more than 250 locations in Korea, this contemporary and chic barbecue franchise has expanded to the U.S. and recently made its mark in the Islands last November. Since then, 678 Hawaii has been enticing patrons with its dedication to excellence. According to restaurant general manager Steve Song, 678 Hawaii only utilizes meats originating from an exclusive collection of farms in California that use a combination of a superior breed of cattle and animal management techniques. Dining Out recently
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caught up with Song over morsels of meaty delicacies, and bowls of soups and noodles, not to mention sides of kimchi, bean sprouts, seaweed and more — ready to delve into a carnivore’s dream turned reality. DO: With various Korean yakiniku-style restaurants on Oahu’s dining scene, what makes 678 Hawaii stand in a league of its own? Song: 678 Hawaii is not your typical mom-and-pop Korean restaurant. Instead, we are a new and modern yakiniku-style restaurant with a dynamic, trendy and hip atmosphere — the décor has an industrial feel — that appeals to a younger crowd. What we offer is a more modern take on tra-
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DO: Everything here looks delicious. What are some must-trys for firsttimers to the restaurant? Song: Being that 678 Hawaii is a yakiniku restaurant, customers enjoy cooking their meats on the yakiniku grills, and if it's your first time here, our servers will gladly assist in the cooking process. Popular yakiniku sets (main courses) include Premium Combo Yakiniku Set, Mixed Combo Yakiniku Set, Pork Combo Yakiniku Set and 678 Beef Combo Yakiniku Set. My favorite is the Premium set, which is offered all day. Priced at $59.99 (feeds two to three people) and $94.99 (feeds three to four people), this set presents you with thinly sliced brisket, prime rib eye and U.S. Kobe chuck flap tail. A lot of customers also like our Mixed Combo Yakiniku Set ($52.99 feeds two to three, $84.99 feeds three to four) because it includes a little bit of everything, from premium seared pork belly to prime rib eye and U.S. Kobe boneless short rib or outside skirt. All yakiniku sets come with banchan (side dishes) and steamed egg, corn cheese, onion, kimchi, bean paste stew, kimchi stew or seafood soft tofu stew. DO: 678 Hawaii only uses top-grade meats. What are some premier characteristics of the yakiniku meats? Song: The meat that we use is some of the best. We provide American Kobestyle beef that has no
678 HAWAII added hormones, no antibiotics and no animal byproducts in the feed. DO: 678 Hawaii also offers traditional Korean fare that is not considered to be yakiniku dining. Please explain. Song: For lunch, we offer 678 Kalbi Jjim ($25.99). This steamed entree can feed two people and features kalbi (beef short ribs) mixed with soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, peppers, onions, ginger juice and a bit of sugar simmered in a large pot. The meat is tender and very tasty. Customers can request Kalbi Jjim to be spicy or mild. We retrieved this successful recipe from someone who served this dish for more than 100 years at Jiri Mountain in Korea. If you're in the mood for soup during lunch hour, try Beef-Rib Soup ($11.99), a beef broth soup complemented with beef short ribs, stewed beef, daikon, onions, dates and ginseng. This is one of our most popular soups and a very healthy option. Then, we have a dish called Black Cold Noodle, available for lunch, happy hour and dinner if ordered with a yakiniku set. Black Cold Noodle consists of long and thin noodles made from the starch of arrowroot. It’s served in a large stainless-steel bowl with a tangy, iced broth, julienned cucumbers, slices of boiled egg and morsels of cold boiled beef. Traditionally, the long noodles would be eaten without cutting, as they symbolize longevity of life and good
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health, but our servers will gladly cut your noodles with scissors if you request. Spicy mustard and vinegar also may be added for extra flavor. DO: Happy Hour runs from 9:30 p.m. to closing. What are some hot deals that patrons can take advantage of? Song: During happy hour our Happy Pork Combo is priced at $33.99 and Happy 678 Combo is $38.99. You can order soup with these combos for $3.99, as well. 678 Kalbi Jjim is on special for $21.99, Spicy Pork Short Rib is $19.99 and Jumbo Kimchi Stew with Ramen and Mondoo is $19.99. As for drinks, Yogurt Soju costs $7.99 and Soju is $5.99. DO: Cleanliness is an important aspect here, correct? Song: Yes, sanitation is a priority at 678 Hawaii. The interior of the restaurant is very modern and clean. We even have a tin can-style chair where you can take the top off and put your belongings in the can, so you don’t have to put your bag on the ground. Also, there is a hose vent over every table’s yakiniku grill to clean the air. The design of the vacuum directly above the grill prevents the smell of meat to get on your clothes. It’s important that we use high-tech, top-of-the-line grilling and vent systems because there is nothing worse than leaving a Korean restaurant smelling like barbecue and smoke. DO: As general manager, it’s important to you that each patron experiences the ultimate dining venture
from the moment they set foot on the premises to the time they leave. Correct? Song: Absolutely! I worked in the hospitality industry for more than 10 years, and I want to give our customers a great experience where they’ll want to come back again. Parking is convenient and free on Kalauolalani Way. Our servers are very attentive and friendly. They will replace your grill every time you cook meat, and they will always refill your water and replenish your side dishes. There also are call buttons at every table. If you want to place an order, ask for the bill or more water, just press the button and a server will be at your table in less than 20 seconds — a very quick response time.
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1 Head server Jimin Kim and general manager Steve Song // 2 Beef-Rib Soup ($11.99) 3 678 Kalbi Jjim ($25.99) // 4 Kimchi is offered as a side dish 5 Black Cold Noodle ($8.99) // 6 Premium Combo ($59.99 small, $94.99 large)
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1 “Beeg” Shiro on Bun ($7.65) 2 Linda Matsuo (Shiro's daughter) and son Bryce Fujimoto 3 “Salute to Salud” Saimin ($8.05) Leah Friel photos
hiro’s Saimin Haven honors its founder Franz Shiro “Mistah Saimin” Matsuo with a Founder’s Day special on Tuesday, April 9 — enjoy the Small Saimin with Garnishes for only 94 cents all day long. The dish is normally priced at $3.85, but Shiro, who passed away last May would’ve turned 94 last month, so the promotional price serves as a special tribute to him. In business since 1969, Shiro’s is known for its extensive selection of saimin combinations, as well as breakfast foods, plate lunches, sandwiches and “burga sandwiches.” Some of Shiro’s original recipes that continue to be popular with customers include “Beeg” Shiro on Bun ($7.65), a triple-decker sandwich with teri beef, char siu, grilled onions, lettuce and tomato; and “Salute to Salud” Saimin ($8.05) with a whopping 15 pieces of fishcake in three variations, wun tun, vegetables and garnishes, and created for world champion boxer Jesus Salud. As for the saimin, there are 64 different options or you can create your own, all with noodles made fresh daily from its own Five Star Noodle Factory. Customers also can
choose how they want their saimin — rare, medium or well-done, and the dashi which is clam-based can be substituted with Hot & Spicy or Miso Broth for an additional 95 cents. “We started the Founder’s Day special last year on Shiro’s birthday with 93 cents Saimin,” says
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president Linda Matsuo, Shiro’s daugther, who has been running the family business since 1984. “It was really successful, and it was his last birthday so it was really special. We didn’t know it was going to be his last birthday, but he was really happy because he came down here and all his friends came. So, we decided to do it again.” Some new items have recently been added to the menu as well such as Crispy Pork Belly Saimin ($8.95) and Kalua Pork Saimin ($9.15). Since her
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At Pho My Lien, a Vietnamese restaurant located in Westridge Shopping Center in Aiea, Green Papaya Salad ($7.50) is one good-foryou dishful of flavor, as the eatery brings in fresh vegetables daily — no limp, old veggies here. The salad offers an irresistible combination of shredded green papaya, fresh carrots and lettuce, and is laced with red chilies and fresh mint leaves and topped with a crunchy peanut dressing.
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1 Multi-Grain Rice ($1.50) 2 Deli items ($7.75 per pound) 3 Salmon Dynamite ($8.50) 4 Mamaya’s bento selection 5 The deli offers hot and cold selections to complete any meal. Rachel Breit photos
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the day, it also offers hot and cold selections from the self-serve deli for $7.75 a pound. On the hot side: deep-fried ahi belly that’s sautéed with ginger and Mamaya’s own teriyaki glaze is a big hit with locals. Tofu steak topped with shiitake mushrooms is a favorite for vegetarians. On the cold side: mashed potato salad is a combination of mashed potatoes, corn, cucumbers and bacon bits, bound together with a touch of mayo. The creamy Yukon golds and the crunch of the vegetables provide the perfect balance in this spin off of the classic potato salad. Various Japanese-imported pickles, including namasu, round out the cold section. If you need a quick fix for lunch or dinner and crave a customizable mix of Japanese and local favorites, make a pit stop at Mamaya. For added expedience, call in and place your order in advance.
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Sakura Restaurant
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A C L O S E R L O O K AT T H I S W E E K ’ S H O U S E S P E C I A L : S A S H I M I D O N B U R I ( $ 1 9 )
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are with flair is what you’ll find at Sakura Restaurant on Waialae Avenue, where brothers and co-owners Jun and Ryo Tsuchiya treat their guests like family and present traditional Japanese cuisine, along with dishes that play up French, Italian, American and local influences as well. Jun says a most-coveted entree on the menu is Sashimi Donburi, which features a vibrant array of maguro, salmon, unagi and more on a bed of vinegar rice. Here at Sakura Restaurant, presentation and taste are essential elements evident in all of its exquisite creations.
Maguro ahi is a local fish that the restaurant retrieves from the fish market on a daily basis. “We use bigeye ahi and it’s very tender,” Jun says.
Morsels of avocado, chiso, cucumber and a hint of wasabi add texture and substance to the dish.
While obtaining the freshest of local fish is integral for Sakura Restaurant, hamachi is shipped in from Kumamoto, Japan, twice a week. “It’s a beloved fish by locals in the Islands and it has a strong flavor.”
A Japanese delicacy of ika (squid) is brought in from Kyushu, Japan, and topped with tobiko. “Our customers really take a liking to ika and we’re happy to offer it,” Jun says.
Warm vinegar sushi rice is ideal for Sashimi Donburi, as Jun says it pairs perfectly with raw fish.
Unagi (eel) is grilled and glazed with a sweet kabayaki sauce.
Fish favorites of Atlantic salmon and ikura also accompany the dish, and are must-haves when it come to sashimi creations.
SAKURA RESTAURANT Local inspiration is found in the spicy ahi adorned with a dash of salt, shoyu, chili paste and green onions.
Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. (lunch), 5 p.m.–midnight (dinner and late night) Sunday, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. (lunch), 5–10 p.m. (dinner and late night) Closed Mondays 3008 Waialae Ave., Honolulu 259-7100
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n its fifth decade of pleasing diners from here at home and those visiting from all corners of the globe, the skilled staff at Kobe Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar continues to dazzle diners with new menu creations that keep the eating experience fresh and fun. Modeled after a rustic Japanese inn, Kobe serves up authentic Japanese cuisine infused with local flavors and preparation techniques in a comfortable, family-style setting. As the skilled chefs prepare fresh meals on the flat-top teppan grills situated at each table, distinct aromas waft throughout the eatery as the culinary craftsmen deftly chop, slice and toss the ingredients to the delight of diners — some of whom represent a third generation of customers whose parents introduced them to Kobe, and now bring their children to enjoy the experience. Both kamaaina and visitors frequent Kobe, which is situated conveniently in Waikiki on Ala Moana Boulevard between the iconic Ilikai and Hilton Hawaiian Village, and praise the generous portions and stellar customer service. Kobe recently introduced a Calamari Special menu that offers Steak & Calamari Combo ($35.95) with 5 ounces of Sirloin and 5 ounces of Calamari, as well as
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Seafood Trio ($42.95), which features a hearty platter filled with 4 to 5 ounces of Nova Scotia Scallops, 5 ounces of calamari and 3 to 4 ounces of Tristan Lobster Tail. The special items also include a two-piece Teppan Shrimp appe-
tizer, pickled vegetables, shabu shabu soup, grilled teppan vegetables including zucchini, mushrooms and onions, white rice and hot green tea. The special menu also features salads ($8 each) available in both
the lounge and main dining room. Diners may choose from Slow Braised Calamari or Fresh Ahi Poke (regular or spicy) atop a bed of Organic Baby Spring Mix and Grape Tomatoes with a special Kobe dressing.
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JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR 1841 ALA MOANA BLVD., HONOLULU 941-4444 OPEN DAILY, LOUNGE 5-10 P.M., DINNER 5:30-10 P.M.; HAPPY HOUR 5:30-7:30 P.M. 2 VALET PARKING AVAILABLE FOR $5, RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED
1 Seafood Trio ($42.95) 2 Garlic Pork Chops ($14) 3 Double Chocolate Cupcake ($5) 4 Red Velvet Cupcake ($5) 5 Server Stephany Sollera with Seafood Trio
“The calamari is slow-braised, which brings out the flavor while it remains really tender, and serves as a nice addition to our menu,” says owner and general manager Roy Nakamura. “We’ve also made the salads a little smaller and lowered the price accordingly, so they go better with dinner or pupu items.” The lounge opens at 5 p.m., 30 minutes prior to dinner service, and features a daily happy hour that runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The specially priced menu includes a host of deals including 20 percent off sushi, $3 standard cocktails, $3 domestic beers and $4 wine specials. Additionally, the lounge offers up nightly drink specials within the happy hour window, such as: Flavored Sakes ($4, available Mon-
day) including peach, lychee and apple; Heineken and Heineken Light “Green Bottles” ($4, available Thursday); 5 Mojitos ($5.50, available Friday) including coconut, lychee, pineapple, passion fruit, mango and melon; and Martinis ($5.50, available Sunday) including apple, lychee, cosmopolitan, lemon drop and chocolate. Pupus also play a prominent role on the lounge’s menu, which includes local favorites and “East meets West” appetizers such as Sweet Potato Fries ($7), Kobe Scallops ($11) and Garlic Pork Chops ($14). The succulent pork chops are brined, gently fried and served with a special dipping sauce infused with more garlic to enhance the tender, juicy pork’s flavors.
“It’s a nice added touch where customers can enjoy a round or two before heading into dinner,” says Nakamura of the happy hour and lounge specials. “Diners can also avoid the rush-hour traffic, kick back and enjoy the calm, casual atmosphere.” Those craving sushi may look forward to a wide array of freshly prepared selections, including Rainbow Roll ($14). The colorful creation has stood out as a customer favorite for years and features a California roll base topped with avocado, salmon, hamachi and maguro, which produce an ar-
ray of appeasing flavors and colors. For dessert, Nakamura recommends Red Velvet or Double Chocolate Cupcakes ($5 each). The tasty morsels are loaded with flavor and serve as a sweet finale to a hearty meal enjoyed with family and friends. Diners also can deck out the dessert by adding vanilla or green tea ice cream to make it an a la mode endeavor for just $1 more. “Everything is presented before you and cooked to order, so you know you’re getting a fresh product,” says Nakamura of the Kobe experience. “It’s a concept that’s always been present with us, but is becoming more popular with other restaurants. As far as freshness goes, it shows in all our items. You get really good food along with an entertaining presentation.”
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Spicy Pork ($12.75) Lawrence Tabudlo photos
Beef Liver ($11.75)
NEW EAGLE CAFE WHERE 1130 N. Nimitz Hwy. Ste. A-100, Honolulu CALL 545-2233 HOURS Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, 6 a.m.-9 p.m.
Set your sights on New Eagle
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hen scouting out a dose of comfort food in a friendly setting, Hawaii patrons tend to flock to places like New Eagle Cafe. There’s something about the quiet charm of a local-style diner filled with regulars that hits the spot
Oxtail Soup ($12.95) Nathalie Wallker file photo
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like nothing else. Despite its name, New Eagle is actually an old-favorite with roots going back to the 1960s, when the Teruya family took over downtown’s former Eagles Cafe. After a location change in 1976, the restaurant settled into the Nimitz area in 1988. Even with a new owner and an updated look in tow, the eatery’s warm atmosphere and menu maintain a certain feel from the past — a piece of older local culture that has remained amid today’s constantly changing dining scene. For that reason, it continues to be cherished, as do many of its classic eats such as oxtail soup or prime rib. Owner Tae Im suggests trying something really old-school, such as Beef Liver ($11.75). “I know people would think its not exactly the most popular item,” he says with a laugh, “but we actually sell a lot of liver because we’re one of the few places that has it on the menu.”
Love it or hate it, the incomparable menu item is popular among older patrons who grew up eating it. At New Eagle, thin pieces of liver are grilled and served with a string of bacon and onions. Its flavor is so distinctly liverish that the only way to understand it is to try it yourself. AliCarte can convey, though, that when combined with some bacon and onion in one bite, the liver dish is slightly, sort-of reminiscent of meatloaf in taste and texture. To complete the meal, each entree is served with a choice of white rice, brown rice, mashed potatoes or fries, and hot vegetables. After acquiring the diner last November, the new owner decided to dress up the menu with a few additions as well. Spicy Pork ($12.75) has taken flight among customers who love its thinly sliced pieces of pork marinated in a spicy Korean-style sauce. The dish is generously presented on a hot plate with onions, which allows the pork to take on a glorious sizzle. So when it comes to local comfort food, New Eagle Cafe’s menu soars.
onthemenu
Hightail it to Hy’s for April menu BY STEVE MURRAY
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ax season, by its very nature, inhabits a gloomy segment of the calendar. Filing deadlines and changing tax laws can deter even the most optimistic diner from enjoying a night out. That’s a shame because there are deals to be found and it doesn’t take much effort. One such affordable option is Hy’s Steak House’s April Menu. The threecourse meal is satisfying and favorable enough to get even the most conservative photographer dancing with kitchen delight. Sitting among the aromatic smell of Hy’s kiawe wood broiler, the course begins with a choice of Hy’s Mixed Garden Salad or the Soup du Jour. The salad is a wonderful mix of ’Nalo greens, red and yellow tear drop tomatoes,
shaved carrots, red onion and corn sprouts topped with a light champagne vinaigrette. The soup option rotates between Lobster Bisque, Cream of Asparagus with crab and Clam Chowder. The main course offers the option of Tournedos of Beef Tenderloin with Seared Scallops and Béarnaise Sauce, or Macadamia Nut Crusted Fresh Catch of
Soup du Jour (part of the April Menu)
Tournedos of Beef Tenderloin with Seared Scallops and Bearnaise Sauce (part of the April Menu)
HY’S STEAK HOUSE WHERE 2440 Kuhio Ave. CALL 922-5555 HOURS Monday-Friday, 5:30-9:45 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, 5-9:45 p.m.
Hy's Mixed Garden Salad, Soup du Jour and Cheese Bread (part of the April Menu)
Executive Chef Erwin Manzano with Macadamia Nut Crusted Fresh Catch of the Day with a Calamansi Cream Sauce
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Macadamia Nut Crusted Fresh Catch of the Day with a Calamansi Cream Sauce (part of the April Menu) Rachel Breit photos
the Day with a calamansi cream sauce. Either way, you can’t go wrong. Six-ounce beef medallions are broiled, topped with naturally sweet panseared scallops, coated with a béarnaise sauce and served with red peppers, carrots, and yellow wax beans. The combination is spectacular. The beef is smoky and buttery soft, the béarnaise sauce is creamy and the vegetables provide a necessary texture
change. If you’re more surf than turf, the fresh catch is equally as flavorful. The fresh catch depends on availability, but is prepared with a white fish (usually onaga or opakapaka) that is coated and fried, and served on a bed of stir-fry vegetables of carrots, onion, broccoli, baby bok choy, spinach, Hamakua mushrooms and won bok. Delicious. The combination is crunchy, sweet and fresh. In other words, it’s what one would expect from a such a refined dinning establishment. Entrees come with a choice of baked potato, garlic mashed potatoes (yes!), potatoes O’Brien (begosh and begorrah!), steak fries, or white or brown rice. The meal concludes with palate-cleansing HaagenDazs Ice Cream or Mango Sorbet. The price? $49.95.
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626 Sheridan St., Honolulu 596-0799 Monday–Saturday, 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Sunday, 5–11 p.m.
with Christina O’Connor
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ON THESIDE
MILLION RESTAURANT
illion Restaurant has been a go-to spot for Korean eats since 1989. With its friendly staff and welcoming dining room, the restaurant seems to exude a family-like atmosphere. And there is a good reason for that: The five siblings of the Paik family run the establishment. Million Restaurant manager Diana Paik explains that she and her three sisters and brother are originally from Korea. Diana was the first of the siblings to come to the Islands about 30 years ago. Eventually, all of the siblings were reunited in Hawaii — and now all work at the restaurant. Along with the friendly atmosphere that this tight-knit family has cultivated, their cohesiveness also is responsible for the food at Million. The Paik’s family recipes make up much of the menu. Boasting authentic, traditional Korean cuisine, Million Restaurant often draws inspiration from the Paiks’ trips back home to Korea.
Manager Angela Park with Million’s newest specialties.
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alking into Million Meat Jun and Teriyaki Chicken Plate ($14.95) Restaurant feels a lot like Lawrence Tabudlo photos walking into a friend’s dining room for a casual dinner gettogether. With its cozy dining room filled with spacious booths and a friendly staff, Million certainly is a relaxing place to enjoy a tasty traditional Korean meal. Among its most popular menu options is the yakiniku — which includes about a dozen selections to choose from. As far as yakiniku goes, Bul Go Gi ($23.95) has been a favorite for many customers. The dish recently has undergone a tasty tweak. “We are making it with a different sauce,” Million manager Diana Paik explains. “It Yangnyum Kal Bi ($26.95) is a special sauce that is popular in Korea. In Korea, there is a barbecue place that is really, really famous for its sauce.” Here at Million, Paik says, they have used this well-known sauce as an inspiration to create their own similar sauce. And so far, it has been a hit.
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BY JAIMIE KIM
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n Korean, daebak translates as “big win” or “huge success.” It also can be used to describe something inexplicably amazing. At 808 Yong’s BBQ, daebak can be applied to its entire menu. Open since 2011, the eatery offers a broad range of dishes featuring authentic Korean food with a local flair. Lovers of kalbi rejoice. For a very affordable price ($9.95), you not only get a generous portion of the restaurant’s Boneless Kalbi, you also get rice and four banchan (side dish) choices. Marinated for one to two days in a secret sauce (owner
and chef Yong Tom won’t divulge the details), every tender bite leaves you wanting more. The most memorable dining experiences include friends and family. 808 Yong’s BBQ offers a Regular Family Pack ($45.99), which feeds four to six people. Included are 10 scoops of rice, four banchan choices, six pieces of kalbi, six pieces of barbecue chicken, six pieces of barbecue beef, eight pieces of meat Boneless Kalbi ($9.95) Lawrence Tabudlo photos
jun and 10 pieces of mandu. A mini version of this also is available ($22.99) and feeds two to three people. Another treat is in store for you: The restaurant serves breakfast all day, which is especially lucky for those who enjoy breakfast at all hours. An insider tip: With any breakfast order, you can request to substitute regular rice with kim chee fried rice at no charge. Regardless of the time you stop in, the food will have you screaming “daebak” with every bite. Kim Chee Fried Rice Breakfast (mini $4.50, regular $5)
Bul Go Gi ($23.95)
808 YONG’S BBQ WHERE 94-216 Farrington Hwy., Waipahu CALL 678-8058 HOURS Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Kal Bi ($26.95) is another yakiniku offering that also is served with the new sauce. “Customers have been coming just to try the sauce,” Paik says. Another tasty yakiniku item is Ahn Chang Beef Outside Skirts ($26.95). The chefs at Million Restaurant must have been particularly inspired recently, as the last few weeks have been all about changes for the eatery. In addition to unveiling the new sauce, the restaurant also has introduced a new combo plate — Meat Jun and Teriyaki Chicken Plate ($14.95). This is the first time that Million has offered teriyaki chicken, and customers have been loving the combo plate so far. The meal also is served with seaweed soup and rice. Another recent menu addition is Spicy Chicken Feet ($15.95). There is only one way to see what else Million has been cooking up and to try some of these new flavors — stop by the Sheridan Street restaurant during its new hours: Monday–Saturday, 5 p.m.-2 a.m., and Sunday, 5–11 p.m.
Mini Family Pack ($22.99) Nathalie Walker file photo
Contact Christina O’Connor at diningout@staradvertiser.com
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Big City Diner ‘s dining room
HI Sandwich & Drink owner Kim Nguyen with Banana Smoothie
Big City Diner’s Banana Margarita ($6.25)
HI Sandwich & Drink’s Banana Smoothie ($4.95)
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gins to the Punjab regions of India and Pakistan. While mango lassi is most common at most Indian restaurants, Basnet says he also can make this smoothie-like drink centered around banana. “We usually have Banana Lassi as a special every now and then, but starting today, we’ll make sure we have it available for our customers,” he confirms. According to Basnet, Banana Lassi cools you down during the warmer days, and features homemade banana puree and homemade yogurt blended together with sugar and topped with a light touch of fresh mango pulp. And if you’re weary about the spiciness of Indian cuisine, well Banana Lassi is your best friend. The yogurt in the lassi neutralizes the acid and heat of the spicy dish, bringing with it dramatic cooling relief when your mouth is on fire.
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Himalayan Kitchen 1137 11th Ave. 735-1122
Big City Diner Wet your whistle at Big City Diner with its Banana Margarita ($6.25), a drink that with just one sip will diminish your worries and flick that switch in your brain from work mode to vacation mode in a matter of seconds. Available at all Big City Diner locations islandwide (Kailua, Ward, Waipio, Pearlridge and Kaimuki), this luscious Mexicaninspired drink is a smooth blend of tequila, lemon/lime juice and banana puree poured into a tall, chilled glass accented with a sweet sliver of pineapple and a cherry for a pop of color, with a few sprinkles of salt around the rim. “Banana Margarita is one of our rather unique drinks,” says chef Dennis Franks of
the Pearlridge location. “It has a nice tropical flavor and you can really taste the banana.” BCD’s Banana Margarita is a fun drink that will brighten up your palate, and sipping from a neon-pink straw definitely makes for a party! And if you prefer a non-alcoholic version of this crazy cocktail, Big City Diner staff will be more than happy to whip it up for you. Big City Diner Pearlridge (and various locations) 98-211 Pali Momi St. 487-8188
HI Sandwich & Drink I have a soft spot for smoothies — I could practically live off them if need be — so, of course, I had to say hello to the Banana Smoothie ($4.95) at HI Sandwich & Drink in Waimalu Shopping Center. Priced at $4.95 for a 24-ounce cup, this
Banana Smoothie stirs up excitement, as owner Kim Nguyen is a pro when it comes to mastering the blend of banana slices, sweet cream, vanilla ice cream and sugar. Enjoy your smoothie as is or choose to add black pearls, color jelly or grass jelly to your drink. Black pearls are my personal pick. “If you want more than one flavor in your smoothie, you can add on another flavor for $5.20,” Nguyen adds. “Taro, jackfruit, pineapple and strawberry also are customer favorites.” And while you’re here, you must pick up one of Nguyen’s incredible Vietnamese sandwiches served on your choice of French bread or croissant and filled with your desired filling and a flavorful medley of veggies dressed with a special blend of seasonings. HI Sandwich & Drink Waimalu Shopping Center 98-042 Kamehameha Hwy. 487-7372
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GYU-KAKU
HOURS Open daily at 11 a.m., last dinner seating at 11 p.m., Monday through Thursday and midnight Friday and Saturday
yu-Kaku in Windward Mall puts its own spin on traditional desserts that will make everyone at the table a happy camper. Roasted Black Sesame Ice Cream ($4.75) with caramel is a heavenly mixture of salty and sweet. “There’s sprinkled arashio (sea salt) on top, so it brings
out the flavor of the sesame ice cream,” explains assistant manager Bailey Kanae. The arashio also brings out the nutty flavor of the ice cream, so there’s no doubt that the flavors in this dish are paired well. “Sesame seeds are normally meant for savory dishes, but it’s a little bit sweeter because of the caramel,” Kanae says. Gyu-Kaku’s Bread Pudding Bites ($7.95, add $4.25 for vanilla bean ice cream) might look to be a dish
meant for sharing. But one bite of this dish will have you hoarding it all for yourself. “This is our most popular dessert,” says Kanae. “We like to serve it with vanilla bean ice cream on the side.” The pairing of the ice cream is the perfect play of temperatures. But this is no traditional bread pudding. Think malasadas — soft on the inside with a crunchy crust on the outside. Everyone loves a little deep-frying when it comes to dessert, and Gyu-Kaku understands this innate need deep within all of us. Its Deep Fried Cheese Cake ($8.50) is paired with vanilla bean ice cream. “We like to add chocolate sauce, but people have choices of chocolate, caramel or cinnamon,” Kanae explains. Exclusive to Gyu-Kaku in Windward Mall is Wasabi Ice Cream ($4.50) and Homemade Strawberry Cream Pie ($5.95), which is coming out this summer. The latter is the owner’s special recipe and will feature other local fruits, atop a graham cracker crust, cream cheese filling and balsamic vinaigrette sauce. Gyu-Kaku is known for its excellent quality of meat and yakiniku-style dining, but many times we fill up our carnivorous sides and neglect our sweet tooth. But the desserts at Gyu-Kaku in Windward Mall are no joke, stop in and see for yourself.
1 Bread Pudding Bites ($7.95) 2 Deep Fried Cheese Cake ($8.50) 3 Roasted Black Sesame Ice Cream ($4.75)
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WHERE TO DINE Tropics Bar & Grill
AMERICAN
Symbol Key
Atlantis Seafood & Steak
Breakfast
2284 Kalakaua Avenue 922-6868
Lunch Eggs n’ Things Ala Moana
Dinner
(across Target in Salt Lake) 4369 Lawehana St. 422-0059
BAKERY
451 Piikoi St 538-EGGS (3447)
Napoleon’s Bakery Located inside of Zippy’s
Fendu Boulangerie
After Midnight
Eggs n’ Things Saratoga
Alcohol Served
343 Saratoga Road 923-EGGS (3447)
Online
Waikiki Beach Eggspress
Manoa Marketplace 2752 Woodlawn Dr. 988-4310
BUFFET
La Palme D’or
Camellia Buffet
Ala Moana Center - Mall Level Mountain Side, next to Shirokiya 941-6161
2464 Kalakaua Ave (Aston Waikiki Circle) 926-EGGS (3447)
Catering
Larry’s Bakery
2005 Kalia Road Hilton Hawaiian Village (Ali‘i Tower) 949-4321
930 McCully St. ĂĽsĂĽ
LIMITED TIME ONLY
Best “Japanese Style� Shabu Shabu in Hawaii
Buy a combo platter receive 2nd combo platter at
SPRING MENU
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50% OFF Shabu Shabu or any Sukiyaki Set featuring our special sukiyaki sauce. Exp. 4/11/13 Mon-Sat 11am-2pm (last call 1:30pm) Dinner Nightly 5pm-10pm (last call 9:30pm) 6ALIDATEDĂĽ0ARKINGĂĽsĂĽ ĂĽ+APIOLANIĂĽ"LVD ĂĽsĂĽ597-1655
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Dine in only. Must present coupon. 1 coupon per party. Cannot combine w/other offers or discounts. Exp 4/11/13.
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Take-out Orders Welcome
23 S. Kamehameha Hwy, Wahiawa š 10AM-9PM daily š 621-4858
Seafood Paella Limited Time Only
WWW.ACATEREDEXPERIENCE.COM
We Deliver! Need delicious dishes? Simply select the items you want and have us deliver them hot!
*Additional fees apply.
CALL FOR DETAILS!
677-7744 Banana Chantilly Cake
Waipahu Shopping Plaza 94-300 Farrington Hwy., Suite F-1 Waipahu, Hawaii 96797
801 Dillingham Blvd. (next to Costco Iwilei) Honolulu Hawaii 96817
April Special $4.99
House Special Vietnamese Chicken Salad
Offer valid on dine-in orders only. Must present coupon. Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons. Exp 4/30/13
Military w/ID receive 10% OFF
BEERS
COCKTAILS
(Next to Makino Chaya) 98-150 Kaonohi St., Aiea Mon-Sat 10am-10pm • Sun 10am-8pm
Back by popular demand
% OFF 50 SELECT APPETIZERS
April
50% OFF
SPECIALS
Banana Chantilly Cake Banana Mahina Pie
FIRST PLACE
WESTRIDGE SHOPPING CENTER • 488-4900
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Baked Rock Salt Ranch Chicken Reg. $45
Stuffed Top Shell With Seafood Prices may vary at locations.
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1009 Kapiolani Blvd. s www.chefchai.com
Valet Parking in Building
Call 585-0011
Reg. $6.95
Must present coupon, Dine-In only. Cannot be combined with any other offer or special. One discount per dish per table. Both items must be ordered at least a day in advance. Expires April 30, 2013
AT ALA MOANA HOTEL s 410 ATKINSON DRIVE s 942-7788
WHERE TO DINE CAFE
Five Star International Buffet
Market City Shopping Center 2919 Kapiolani Blvd 735-3888
Makino Chaya
Kissaten
98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100
A Catered Experience 94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd. 677-7744
Buy 1 Plate, Get the 2nd
50% OFF
Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant
Hee Hing Restaurant
Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant 5724 Kalanianaole Hwy. 377-5566
449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544
Eggs ‘n Things Ala Moana OPEN and Ready to serve you.
Kobe Beef $ Shabu Shabu Honolulu & Kaneohe 2-6pm & 9:30-close
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** while supplies last **
Aiea 4-6pm & 9:30-close
HONOLULU 510 Piikoi St. 589-2299
KANEOHE 46-047 Kam Hwy 236-2299
Kahala Mall 738-5696 (KOZO)
Moiliili 951-5696
DELUXE MAKI SET
(KOZO)
Keeaumoku by Wal-Mart 946-5696
Reg. $25.99 451 Piikoi St. (Next to Nijiya Market)
538-EGGS (3447) • www.eggsnthings.com
One coupon per order. Cannot be combined with other offers. Expires 4/19/13
www.kozosushihawaii.com
52 pcs.
Elegant, Informal Dining
Crispy, Tender SALT & PEPPER $ 50 PORK CHOP
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(KOZO)
Pearlridge 483-6805
SATURDAY BRUNCH Brasserie
Impress Family and Friends with Saturday Brunch at Du Vin. New Specials Weekly.
w/ Every $30 Food Purchase
545-1115
THREE GREAT LOCATIONS! AIEA 98-150 Kaonohi St. 484-2222
Pearl City by Wal-Mart 455-6805
$2.00 OFF
Sunday - Thursday, 6 AM - 10 PM Friday & Saturday, 6 AM - Midnight
LIMITED TIME ONLY
HAPPY HOUR
Little Village Noodle House 1113 Smith St. 545-3008
with coupon
1006 Kapahulu Ave. Open Daily 7am-10pm • 688-8891
!LAü-OANAü#ENTERüs ü!LAü-OANAü"LVD ü 4th Floor - Ho’okipa Terrace 947-8818
3553 Waialae Ave. 738-8666
2nd entree of equal or lesser value. Cannot combine w/ other discounts/offers. Exp. 4/11/13.
(Corner of Kaimuki Ave/Kapahulu Ave)
Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant
Happy Day Chinese Restaurant
CATERERS
Stadium Mall 4510 Salt Lake Blvd. 486-3311
923 Keeaumoku St. 955-3388
111 N. King St. 521-8268
88 Piikoi St. 593-1200
Yakiniku Camellia Buffet
590 Farrington Hwy. 692-9880
Canton Seafood Restaurant
Anytime Cafe
Royal Hawaiian Center, Bldg C, Level 3. 380-9300
Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine
CHINESE
1115 Bethel Street www.brasserieduvin.com
Dine-In only. Cannot be combined with any other offer, taxes and gratuity not included, must present coupon. Expires 4/15/13
Sun-Thu 10:30am-10:30pm; Fri/Sat 10:30am-Midnight 1113 Smith St. 545-3008 Free Parking at rear of restaurant
Receive an entry blank with any purchase including: Member FDIC
Enter to win a share of $ 10,000 in cash giveaways!
KOKUA PAC
Daily, 10:30am-9:30pm Receive an additional entry blank with any cash withdrawal or cash advance at Zippy’s FHB ATMs!
APRIL 1 - 30, 2013
$8.08 Fast Food
25¢ from every Kokua Pac sold will be donated to HUGS.
*Prices slightly higher at Zippy’s Kahului. Restaurant price for Garlic Miso Chicken $7.99, Kokua Pac $9.30. Offer valid from 4/1/2013 – 4/30/2013. Sorry, no substitutions. While supplies last. Must be a Hawaii resident 18 years of age or older to enter. No purchase or banking relationship necessary to enter. A purchase or banking relationship will not improve your chances of winning. Other restrictions may apply. Cannot be combined with any other promotional offers, coupons or discount cards. For complete rules and information, including how to enter for free, see stores or visit www.zippys.com. DINING OUT | APRIL 7-13, 2013 | 21
WHERE TO DINE Royal Garden Chinese Restaurant
Mandalay (The) 1055 Alakea St. 525-8585
Asahi Grill Ward
Good To Grill
515 Ward Ave. 593-2800
Ala Moana Hotel, 3rd Floor 410 Atkinson Drive 942-7788
888 Kapahulu Ave. 734-7345
Asian Mix Maple Garden
Seafood Village
909 Isenberg Street 941-6641
Street Level, 2424 Kalakaua Ave., #102 971-1818
94-216 Farrington Hwy #B1-4 678-8058
Korean Hibiscus BBQ
11am-4pm s Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza s Small Salad s (2) Soft Drinks
(next to Ryan’s Grill)
375-1200
Open Daily 11am - 9pm
www.infernospizzahawaii.com
NIGHTLY 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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)
1841 Ala Moana Blvd. Between Ilikai & Hilton Hawaiian Village
Dinner served from 5:30 nightly. Valet parking available. Not valid with any other offer.
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Himalayan Kitchen
FREE
Bulgogi Pokum – Marinated beef
Ward Center
2850 Paa St. 833-3728
Kailua 263-8880 Kaimuki 738-8855 Pearlridge East 487-8188 Waipio 678-8868 Ward Center 591-8891
808 Yong’s BBQ
Liliha Square, 524-1628
Henry Loui’s
Big City Diner
FAMILY DINING
Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant
941-4444
1234 South Beretania St. 521-1688
MANDOO
with each Bulgogi Pokum or Regular/Combo Plate.
This coupon offer not valid with other specials or discounts. Valid thru 04/30/2013. Limit 5 coupons per order.
Kaimuki Shopping Center 734-8232 (Lower Level) Formerly in Aina Haina Shopping Center
MON-THUR 9AM – 7PM SAT 9:30AM – 7:30PM FRIDAY 9AM – 7:30PM SUN 9:30AM – 6PM 1111 MCCULLY ST.
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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 4/30/13. Must present coupon.
Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant Liliha Square by Times Supermarket
94¢ Small Saimin all day long!
524-1628
Celebrating 11 Years! Dim Sum Take Out Special! 8am-11:30am
Thank you Mistah, Shiro’s Fam
10% OFF(Charge) • 15% OFF(Cash) Dim Sum & Reg. Menu Dine In Special!
WAIMALU
WAIPAHU
98-020 Kam Hwy. 94-256 Waipahu Depot St.
488-8824
676-2088
EWA BEACH SHOP. CTR. 91-919 Fort Weaver Rd.
689-0999
www.shirossaimin.com
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 4/30/13. Must present coupon.
WHERE TO DINE JJ Bistro & French Pastry
Molly’s BBQ & Seafood
Restaurant Epic
Tony Roma’s
3447 Waialae Ave.
WAHIAWA 23 S. Kamehameha Hwy. 621-4858
1131 Nuuanu Ave. 587-7877
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739-0993
Kenny’s Restaurant
Shiro’s Saimin Haven
1620 N. School St. 841-0931
WAIMALU ĂĽ+AMĂĽ(WY ĂĽĂĽsĂĽ
New Eagle Cafe
Kenny’s Hawaiian BBQ
Wailana Coffee House
WAIPAHU ĂĽ7AIPAHUĂĽ$EPOTĂĽ3T ĂĽĂĽsĂĽ
1130 N. Nimitz Hwy. 545-2233
1860 Ala Moana Blvd. 955-1764
EWA BEACH SHOPPING CENTER ĂĽ&ORTĂĽ7EAVERĂĽ2D ĂĽĂĽsĂĽ
Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 2nd oor 922-3333
Pagoda
Kit N Kitchen 1010 University Avenue 942-7622
Zippy’s
Shore Bird Restaurant
1525 Rycroft St. 948-8356
Call the one nearest you
Outrigger Reef on the Beach 922-2887
FREE APPETIZER
HAWAIIAN & FILIPINO FOOD
LUNCH OR DINNER buy 1 entree, RECEIVE 2ND at
BYOB No Corkage
WITH PURCHASE ´ OF 2 ENTREE
50% OFF
Lunch only. 2 Appetizers Max for a party of 4 or more. Exp. 4/30/13
2nd plate must be of equal of lesser value. Offer not valid with other offers/discounts. Must present coupon. EXPIRES 4.11.13
Catering Available
MON-SAT 6:30AM - 8PM • SUN 6:30AM - 5PM 1310 PALI HWY. • 521-5552
Authentic Indian Cuisine.
UNDER NEW CALL: MANAGEMENT/OWNER LUNCH: Wednesday - Sunday 12-2:30pm SINCE MAY 2012 DINNER: 5pm - 10pm Daily 1778 Ala Moana Blvd., Ste. 213 Validated Parking Discovery Bay (Across Ilikai) www.MonsoonIndiaOahu.com
941-5111
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2440 Kuhio Ave.
BAR & LOUNGE
922 5555
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NEIGHBOR ISLANDS:
Kona ¡ (808) 327-6776 Ala Moana ¡ 942-9102 Kukui Grove ¡ (808) 632-2450 Aina Haina ¡ 373-4033 Lahaina ¡ (808) 661-0333 Ewa Town Center ¡ 683-1003 Kaneohe ¡ 247-9595 Maui Mall ¡ (808) 873-7776 Kapahulu ¡ 735-7700 Proud recipient of: Kapolei ¡ 674-4227 Waiau ¡ 485-0227 Waikele ¡ 678-3180 Ward Center ¡ 591-5600 SERVING LUNCH & DINNER š TAKE-OUT AVAILABLE
Lunch $ Daily 11am-3pm 1495 Dinner Sun-Thurs 5pm-9pm Fri/Sat 5pm-10pm
% OFF 10 Entire Menu with coupon, valid Mon-Thurs
All-You-Can-Eat
2495 Buffet includes
$
BIRTHDAY SPECIAL hot entree bar.
50% OFF Birthday Meal
Must be on exact birthday, ID required
Senior/Military Discounts Available Mon.-Thurs. Cannot be combined with other offers. Exp. 4/11/13
BYOB
Stadium Mall 4510 Salt Lake Blvd. 486-3311
3.00 BEER 15% OFF FOOD & DRINKS
Beer and Nuts - Beer Braised Pork Belly. 4:30pm-8:30pm with this coupon | exp. 4/30/13 Bao Buns, Boiled Peanut Pesto
1272 SOUTH KING ST. | 596-0700 M-F 4:30pm - 2am, | Sat. 6pm - 2am | Sun Closed DINING OUT | APRIL 7-13, 2013 | 23
WHERE TO DINE FILIPINO
FINE DINING Fifty Three By The Sea
Max’s Of Manila
53 Ahui Street 536-5353
WAIPAHU 94-300 Farrington Hwy HONOLULU 801 Dillingham Blvd. 951-6297
Bali Steak & Seafood
Ruth’s Chris Steak House Restaurant Row 599-3860 Waikiki Beach Walk 440-7910
HAWAIIAN People’s Cafe Hawaiian & Filipino Food
Monsoon India
Stage Restaurant
The Kahala Hotel & Resort, Lobby Level 5000 Kahala Ave. 739-8760
1310 Pali Hwy 521-5552
INDIAN
Hoku’s
1310 Pali Hwy 521-5552
Discovery Bay (across Ilikai) 1778 Ala Moana Blvd., Ste 213 941-5112
1250 Kapiolani Blvd. 237-5429
Try Our Tasty PORK TOFU!
BYOB
Pork Tofu simmered in our special broth... Delicious!
All Menu Items
(Excludes Retail & Bottled Beverages) Original coupon required. One coupon per table of 4. Not valid with other offers. Good at both locations. Exp. 4/30/13.
Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, Bldg C, Level 3 2301 Kalakaua Ave. 922-3600
The Kahala Hotel & Resort, Beach Level 5000 Kahala Ave. 739-8760
People’s Cafe
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Wolfgang’s Steakhouse
2440 Kuhio Ave. 922-5555
Plumeria Beach House
Hilton Hawaiian Village (Rainbow Tower) 2005 Kalia Road 949-4321
Hawaiian & Filipino Food
Hy’s Steak House
Sun-Thu 8am-10pm • Fri-Sat til 11pm Okazuya open daily from 8am
SEKIYA’S RESTAURANT & DELICATESSEN
kissatencafe.com
24-HOUR CAFE
JAPANESE NOODLE SHOP
Serving Hawaii for 77 Years!
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2746 Kaimuki Ave
732-1656
ACROSS KAIMUKI H.S.
www.SekiyasRestaurant.com
2012
COMPLIMENTARY SOUP or HOUSE SALAD, BEVERAGE & DESSERT
MITSU-KEN Home of the Famous Garlic Chicken
Come visit us at our
NEW LOCATION
2300 N. King Street
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www.bigcitydinerhawaii.com
(across New City Nissan) Tues-Sat 5am-1pm/Sun-Mon Closed
KAILUA 263-8880 KAIMUKI 738-8855 PEARLRIDGE EAST 487-8188 WAIPIO 678-8868 WARD CENTER 591-8891
848-5573
Find us on Facebook & Twitter
WITH PURCHASE OF DINE-IN LUNCH OR DINNER ENTRÉE!
LIMITED SEATING
*Available for Patio Seating/Designated Tables on a First Come, First Serve Basis
1130 N. NIMITZ HWY. www.neweaglecafehawaii.com Like us on Facebook Imported Noodles
4-COURSE MEAL
LUNCH: Mon-Fri Sat-Sun
from $29.95 per person
FREE Dessert
with giftcard purchase of $50
3447 Waialae Avenue J J F R E N C H P A S T R Y . C O M
KAPOLEI MARKETPLACE 590 Farrington Hwy
692-9880
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(Monday thru Saturday)
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ph: 545-2233
OPEN 'til Midnight
Starting at 9.95
SPECIAL
24 | DINING OUT | APRIL 7-13, 2013
Mon–Fri 8am–9pm Sat –Sun 6am–9pm
With any 2 Beverages per person
SEAFOOD BUFFET
CALL 739-0993
Hours of Operation
50% OFF Pupus
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT RSVP TODAY!
Original Coupon required, photocopies not accepted. One Coupon/Entrée/Person. Exp. 4/11/13.
Monday-Friday From 3-6pm $450 Blue Moon Pints
Squid Ink Linguine w/ Calamari $16.95
735-3888
2919 Kapiolani Blvd. Market City Shpg Cntr •••••••
GREEN
MONDAYS 10%OFF ALL
VEGETARIAN DISHES Expires 4/15/13
Fresh squid ink pasta tossed with calamari rings and our house marinara sauce
Spinach Linguine w/ Swai Fish $16.95
M - F 10am -12midnight Fresh spinach pasta tossed in our house marinara SAT 8am -12midnight sauce and topped with baked swai fish seasoned with a special sauce with onions, olives and capers. SUN 8am -10pm
Won Ton Noodles • Pasta • Risotto • Burgers • Sandwiches • Pizza • Salads • Soups
WHERE TO DINE Romanos Macaroni Grill
Il Lupino
Ala Moana Center Hookipa Terrace 356-8300
Royal Hawaiian Center 922-3400
Inferno’s Wood Fire Pizza
Taormina-Sicilian Cuisine
Ward Center (Next to Ryan’s Grill) 1200 Ala Moana Blvd. 375-1200
227 Lewers St. 926-5050
Magoo’s Pizza
Chinese Cultural Plaza 100 N. Beretania St. 536-3035
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
Ichiriki AIEA 98-150 Kaonohi St. 484-2222 HONOLULU 510 Piikoi St. 589-2299 KANEOHE Kaneohe Bay Shopping Center 46-047 Kamehameha Hwy. 236-2299
Gyu-Kaku
Chinpei Ramen
1006 Kapahulu Ave 739-5000
Hifumi Japanese Restaurant
Genki Sushi
JAPANESE
ITALIAN
2080 S. King Street 947-5919
BOUNTY Y theof SEVEN SEAS AS AS SEAFOOD BUFFET
Friday & Saturday 5:30 – 9:30 pm
WINDWARD MALL 46-056 Kamehameha Hwy F1 922-5511 KAPIOLANI - 1221 Kapiolani Blvd., #105 589-2989 WAIKIKI - 307 Lewers St. 926-2989
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL $15.95 Complete Dinner New Hours 5:30 - 6:45pm
$11.45 Complete Lunch & after 10:30 p.m.
Sapporo & Kirin (large) $5.75 after 10:30pm
Japanese Restaurant Aki 1427 Makaloa St. 955-8528
HAWAII’S NEWEST
Korean Yakiniku Experience Premium Quality Beef & Pork Happy Hour 9:30pm-Close
Birthdoauyp & Gr ies Part e! Welcom
Receive a
FREE
For Reservations KAMA‘AINA, MILITARY & SENIORS
15
% Dinner OFF Buffet
LUNCH 11 am - 2 pm HAPPY HOUR 2 pm - 5 pm • Ala Carte DINNER 5 pm - 10 pm Validated Parking
Royal Hawaiian Ctr. | Bldg C, Level 3
739-8760
380-9300 FiveStarWaikiki.com
Naeng Myun
(Cold Noodle) with purchase of our new Mixed Combo Yakiniku Set
AT
THE KAHALA
HOTEL & RESORT www.kahalaresort.com
947-2836
Open 7 Days • 2700 So. King St.
Hawaii
Dine-in only. Limit 1 free Cold Noodle per coupon/party. Must present coupon. Cannot combine w/other discounts or specials. Exp 4/11/13
1726 Kapiolani Blvd (across Convention Center) FREE parking on Kalauokalani Way s Sun-Thurs 11AM-1AM ~ Fri-Sat 11AM-2AM
941-6678
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Live Music By “Typical Hawaiian� Every Fri & Sat For Dinner *Menu and Prices Subject to Change *Dinner Menu Only
ONLY ONE TYPE OF COUPON PER PARTY
SENIOR SPECIAL! 65+
LUNCH & DINNER
40% OFF
Not combinable with other discounts. 65 or older w/ coupon & ID. No online or photo-copied coupons. One coupon per person. Discounts off regular adult price. Excluding Holidays. Expires 4/12/13.
ONLY ONE TYPE OF COUPON PER PARTY
BIRTHDAY SPECIAL! FREE BIRTHDAY MEAL FOR ANY AGE With Family & Group
LUNCH & DINNER
20% OFF
Must have minimum party of 4. Coupon valid on actual birthday, ID required. Not combinable with other discounts. Discounts off regular adult price. Excluding holidays. No online or photo-copied coupons. Must purchase beverage. Expires 4/12/13.
DINING OUT | APRIL 7-13, 2013 | 25
WHERE TO DINE Mamaya Pearl Kai Shopping Center 98-199 Kamehameha Hwy, #A-7B 492-1863
Sakura Restaurant
Sushi Company
3008 Waialae Ave 259-7100
1111 McCully Street 947-5411
Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen
Kobe Japanese Steak House 1841 Ala Moana Blvd. 941-4444
2700 S. King St. 947-2836
Korean Hibiscus BBQ
Sumo Ramen
Royal Hawaiian Shpg Cntr, 3rd Flr. 922-5511
CENTRAL, in Waikiki Shopping Plaza 922-4702
$
every 3rd Sunday ofmonth 5-7pm
15
per person
5 delicious samples of traditional Brazilian dishes
Regular menu, beer & cocktails also available
Sorry, we cannot accept Hot Deals or any other discounts/coupons at this event.
521-1688
Lunch Buffet - $1299 Tues-Sun 11:30am-2:30pm
Open Tues-Sun 11:30am - 10pm 1138 Smith St. (corner of Smith/Pauahi) www.adegahi.com
Now Serving Brazilian RODIZIO Tues-Sun 5-9:30pm
RECEIVE A
6 DISCOUNT
on a Second Dinner OR A
3 DISCOUNT
when Dining Alone
Happy Hours 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM 9:30 PM – 12:00 AM
Egg Salad Sandwich (New Item Starting Friday, 4/5)
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(Mountain side, next to Shirokiya)
941- 6161 26 | DINING OUT | APRIL 7-13, 2013
Early Bird Specials 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
12
$
Kirin Draft $3 glass / $10 pitcher Longboard & Heineken $3 Bud Light $3
15
Nabe (Minimum 2 orders )
10
Loco Moco
Lunch 11am-2pm M-F • Dinner 4:30pm-Midnight Daily
Monday-Sunday 10:30am to 8:00pm
1055 Alakea Street FREE PARKING Mon-Fri after 5pm & All Day Sat & Sun www.themandalayhawaii.com
Daily Salad, Miso Soup & Rice
(2) Main Dishes to choose:
$
525-8585
Two-Choice Dinner Plate
Grilled Salmon, Mackerel, Chicken Karaage, Croquette, Curry or Today’s Special
$
Must present coupon (No take outs) Not valid with any other discount offers. Expires 4/19/13
2850 Paa St. (near Airport and 99 Ranch Market) 833-3728
626 Sheridan St. 596-0799
Limited Time Only
Reservations Recommended
OPEN DAILY 10:30am-8:30pm
Yakiniku Million
WEST, in Ala Moana Cntr-Hookipa Terrace 945-3443
Special Valid Sun 4/7 thru Sat 4/13
$4.50
Kaimuki Shopping Center 3221 Waialae Avenue 734-8282
EAST, in King’s Village 922-4233
Kaneohe 234-6868 Kapolei 693-8808 Market City 737-1868 Kamehameha Shp Cntr 848-8186 Pearl Highlands Cntr 456-8082 99 Ranch Mapunapuna 833-3139
Restaurant Suntory
$
1726 Kapiolani Blvd. 941-6678
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678 Hawaii (Kang Ho Dong Baekejeong)
Sushi King
2746 Kaimuki Avenue 732-1656
Kozo Sushi
KOREAN
choice of Spicy, Chicken Meatball or Tan Tan Nabe Expires 4/11/13
1427 Makaloa St. • 955-8528
Fresh Pacific Oysters $12 for 5 pieces Steamed with Special Sauce or Golden Fried
HEE HING APRIL MENU BBQ Char Siu Baby Back Ribs, Peking Duck, Westlake Beef Tofu Spinach Soup, Chicken and Shrimp with Zucchini and Mushroom, Braised Beef Shortribs with Shanghai Style Potatoes, Sweet and Sour Whole Fish, Szechuan Green Beans Braised E Mein Noodles $199 Table of Ten (reg. $229) Add: Two Dungeness Crabs Tai Shan Style (Black Bean Sausage Sauce) Additional $50 (reg. $70)
MEMORABLE GRADUATION PARTIES
4
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DON’T THEY DESERVE WOLFGANG’S STEAKHOUSE? Administrative Professionals Week is April 21-27! Make your reservations early for your hard-working administrative staff. Order off the menu, or enjoy our set menu. They’ll be thanking you all year long! ; - )
Make your reservations now! For menus, visit us at HeeHingHawaii.com
LUNCH • HAPPY HOUR • DINNER • WKND BRUNCH PRIVATE ROOMS • GIFT CARDS
735-5544
ROYAL HAWAIIAN CENTER, BLDG. C, LEVEL 3 VALIDATED PARKING WOLFGANGSSTEAKHOUSE.NET
449 KAPAHULU AVE., STE 101 www.HeeHingHawaii.com
808.922.3600
RESTAURANT
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SUNTORY Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor
restaurantsuntory.com
922-5511
WHERE TO DINE OKAZUYA Mitsu-Ken 2300 N. King Street 848-5573
OKINAWAN Violets Grill Kapalama Shopping Center 1210 Dillingham Blvd # 8 841-8535
PACIFIC RIM
VIETNAMESE
SEAFOOD
Chef Chai PaciďŹ ca Honolulu Tower 1009 Kapiolani Blvd. 585-0011
Blue Water Shrimp & Seafood
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1006 Kapahulu Ave. 688-8891
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515 WARD AVE. 593-2800 DINING OUT | APRIL 7-13, 2013 | 27
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or many generations, Hawaii has fostered and embraced a strong Portuguese influence on the Islands. So, it comes as no surprise that Adega Portuguesa, a restaurant dedicated to serving traditional Portuguese and Brazilian cuisine, would fare quite well. Approximately two years after Trigo Da Silva, the owner of Adega, moved to Hawaii, he began to feel homesick. “I really loved living here, but I started to miss some things about Portugal, such as the culture, dance and especially the food,” says Da Silva. Rather than return to Portugal, Da Silva decided to combine the best of both worlds and open a restaurant true to his homeland’s heritage. Over the past year, Adega has secured a loyal fan
base of diners who appreciate the cuisine’s rich depth of flavor and simple, yet ingeniously uncomplicated cooking techniques. In addition to food, the restaurant regularly hosts daily live music and dance performances. “Like Hawaiian culture, Portuguese and Brazilian culture is all about sharing what we love with others,” says Da Silva. Favorite dishes at Adega include Caldo Verde (starting at $5), a delectable soup composed of potatoes, onions, kale and chouriço sausage. Filetes De Feixe Recheados (starting at $17) also is a popular option, a fresh fish filet with crabmeat stuffing topped with a tomato cream sauce. Last month, Adega introduced Brazilian rodízio to the menu. Available every Tuesday through Sunday
from 5 to 9:30 p.m., the unique barbecue experience allows customers to choose from an unlimited amount of different cuts of meats for a fixed price of $29 per person. “Rodízio offers a true Brazilian dining experience,” says Da Silva. “The meat is expertly grilled to bring out each cut of meat’s most rustic and succulent flavors.” Meaning “rotisserie” in Portuguese, rodízio involves the grilling of meats including chicken, pork and beef, which are cooked on top of a powerful grill oven, specially ordered from Brazil. The meal comes with an assortment of sides including rice, beans and fries. “We are very excited to bring rodízio to our restaurant,” says Da Silva. “It is a very traditional part of Brazilian cuisine.” Popular meat cuts for rodízio barbecue include Picanha, a lean, juicy cut of sirloin steak, as well as Fraldinha, said to be one of the most flavorful and tender cuts of beef. Diners also may enjoy poultry options such as Frango-style Chicken, cooked with a special Brazilian seasoning rich with herbs and garlic. Pork lovers can find comfort in Lombo-style Pork, a delectably marinated pork loin, or Linguica, a mild yet flavorful Brazilian sausage. In addition to the main menu, the restaurant also sponsors a “Taste of Portugal” event the first Saturday of each month from 5 to 7 p.m. Adega invites customers to enjoy five traditional Portuguese dishes, which vary month to month. After each meal, diners may rate each dish on a score sheet. A similar event for Brazilian cuisine called “Taste of Brazil” occurs every third Sunday. To keep up-to-date with Adega’s upcoming events, customers may follow the restaurant’s Facebook page.
ADEGA PORTUGUESA • WHERE 1138 Smith St., Honolulu • CALL 566-5909 • HOURS Tuesday–Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. 28 | DINING OUT | APRIL 7-13, 2013