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Genki Ala Moana manager Jeremiah Gualdarama and lead supervisor Jessica Matsushita demonstrate how improved technology at Genki Sushi is used to obtain customer favorites.

By adding a new double-rail delivery system and a bit of touch-screen magic to its operation, Genki Sushi at Ala Moana Center just made ordering from the menu a whole lot easier. See Page 4 | Leah Friel photo Max’s of Manila appeals to carnivorous appetites | 9 Good to Grill’s thrilling masterpieces | 12

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ow that we’re fullswing into summer, it’s time to really get into the spirit of the season.

Welcome sunny days, bikinis, sand and surf, barbecues — and lychee! I'm loving all of the above, but most especially lychee. This ever-so juicy, rosy-skinned fruit with translucent white flesh is a rarity in some parts of the Mainland, but here in Hawaii it's abundant. Lucky we live Hawaii, huh?

I remember picking lychee from my grandparents’ tree in the back yard as a child and eating it fresh. The sweet floral aroma of the fruit alone was captivating, but once you get beyond the rind and into the meaty layer, that’s when you’re exposed to lychee at its finest. And from then on, it’s just one after the other into your mouth.

And taking it to the next level are the following Ono, You Know establishments that will make any lychee lover proud with its signature creations that magnify this luscious fruit.

So, for your next picnic, you can check desserts off the list and cool off with a smoothie.

Then, later into the evening, grab the perfect company and sip on a superlative lychee cocktail as you enjoy these warm summer nights.

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Fendu Boulangerie I consider myself blessed to have grown up in Manoa. It’s in close proximity to town, but it’s also its own peaceful oasis

when you want to drown out the crowd. The lush valley is absolutely gorgeous and the cascading waterfalls are heaven sent. What’s even better is that I never had to leave the valley to experience some of the best restaurants and eateries. One of my favorites? Fendu Boulangerie, of course. Conveniently situated in Manoa Marketplace, this quaint bake shop is owned and operated by chef Niel Koep, who you’ll find in the kitchen fulfilling his passion and baking up a storm. The aroma of fresh breads and pastries engulf my senses, and Koep’s indulgent masterpieces are worth the extra calories.

My top picks are constantly changing, but currently, Lychee Danish ($2.25 each) and Lychee Caramel Flan are near and dear to my heart.

“I just love lychee. It’s perfect for anytime,” Koep says. “I use seedless lychee in my pastries.”

Knowing that Chef and I share a common love for this sweet fruit, I was eager to

Above: The editor loves Fendu Boulangerie’s Lychee Caramel Flan ($4.50).

Left: Fendu Boulangerie’s Lychee Streusel Danish ($2.25)

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GENKI GOES HIGH-TECH WITH

NEW SUSHI DELIVERY SYSTEM STORY BY ALANA FOLEN PHOTOS BY LEAH FRIEL DINING OUT COVER ST OR Y GENKI SUSHI

apan’s diverse sushi culture has taken over the world, and Genki Sushi has been rolling out the best in kaiten-style sushi for more than two decades. Now, after three months of renovation, Genki Sushi’s Ala Moana establishment recently unveiled its first touch-screen order double-rail delivery system.

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This popular concept originated in Japan, and Hawaii is the first state in the nation to introduce this revolutionary technology to its customers, which makes ordering from the menu a breeze.

“Genki Sushi USA Inc. is honored to bring our innovative technological sushi double rail system to the

U.S. at our beautiful newly renovated Ala Moana Center restaurant,” says Yasumasa Sudo, president of Genki Sushi USA Inc. and senior managing director of Genki Sushi Co. Ltd. “Our customers now instantly can order their favorite sushi on a wireless touch-screen panel and quickly enjoy their order

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with our speedy Bullet Express delivery system.”

Genki Ala Moana patrons will continue to be presented with tried-andtrue sushi creations, which total to around 60 sushi classics, including nigiri style, gukan style and the traditional sushi roll. Once patrons are seated by Genki’s friendly staff, a touch-screen panel before them will allow the opportunity to scroll through the vast menu from the convenience of their seats and select up to four orders at a time.

“Once guests place their order it should take less than a minute for their order to arrive via a bullet train, F-1 race car, surf board, space shuttle or kayiki fish on the revolving conveyor belt.” says director of purchasing David Moon, who previously travelled to Genki’s Japan

Salmon Nigiri ($2.95)

Fried Spicy Roll ($3.95)

Spicy Tempura Roll ($4.95)

headquarters to learn about the double-rail sushi delivery system. “As customers are waiting for their food, they can play a quick game on the touch panel.”

Of course, Genki’s servers will be on hand to assist gladly if needed, and also will deliver personally all soups and other delicate dishes to the table.

“The new system will improve the speed of service and delivery to our customers,” Moon says.

“It’s proven to be very successful in Japan, so it should be no different here in Hawaii.”

“It’s exciting! This new

concept will make it easier for people to order their own food and there shouldn’t be any mistakes,” adds Genki Ala Moana manager Jeremiah Gualdarama.

Whether patrons choose to dine-in or takeout, Genki Sushi centers around family, immediate service, ultimate satisfaction and affordable prices.

All plates are colored with a ring around them and priced accordingly — yellow ($1.65), green ($2.35), red ($2.95), silver ($3.95) and black ($4.95).

And although kaitenstyle sushi can be deemed a “fast-food” sushi of sorts,

Genki Sushi’s fare is of the highest quality, as the restaurant employs chefs who go through up to a year of extensive training.

According to Moon, sushi featuring the standard ahi or salmon are top picks among patrons, including Spicy Tempura Roll ($4.95), a shrimp tempura roll topped with spicy tuna; Fried Spicy Roll ($3.95), a deep-fried spicy tuna roll drizzled with unagi sauce and spicy sauce; Ahi Salmon Nigiri ($2.95); Salmon Nigiri ($2.95); and Maguro Nigiri ($3.95).

Other customer favorites are Calamari, Soy Beans, Teriyaki Bowl and Rainbow Roll, which consists of crab mayo, maguro, salmon and morsels of avocado.

“Although sushi is what we’re best known for, Genki does offer other items as well,” he adds.

“We have a few dessert selections that we’ve added to our repertoire, such as Teriyaki Ice Cream, which is vanilla ice cream with an

azuki bean filling and waffle cone exterior.”

Genki Sushi is one of the fastest growing sushi empires in Asia and the Pacific.

Currently, there are more than 140 Genki Sushi stores in Japan, and 71 spread throughout China, Indonesia, Kuwait, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Here at home, Genki Sushi USA Inc. operates 13 restaurants in the Islands, with nine locations on Oahu, two on Maui, one in Kona and one in Kukui Grove. Other U.S. establishments include three restaurants in Washington State and one in California.

Keeping up with the times and technological advances, Genki Ala Moana is optimistically eager about what its newand-improved ordering system will bring.

“The touch-screen delivery system adds a nice flair to the kaiten sushi market.

It’s an innovative concept that we hope to bring to the other Genki restaurants on Oahu in the near future,” Moon says.

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“But, it’s very popular.”

For all of these sweets, call ahead because Larry’s tends to sell out fast.

If you’re in need of a fix, you also can find Larry’s Bakery at Pearl City Momilani Rec Center from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Fridays. The farmers market also has a bingo night the first Friday of each month. Larry’s donates its Butter Logs and Jelly Rolls for prizes.

It only takes one bite to understand perfectly.

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1 Butter Log ($5) 2 Chocolate Long John ($1.30), Powdered Sugar Long John ($1.30) 3 Jelly Roll ($5) 4 Baker Milton Isimang with Jelly Roll and Butter Log Lawrence Tabudlo photos

at Larry’s

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he truest forms of decadence are best savored on days you need it the most.

Enter Larry’s Bakery.

With items such as Long Johns topped with powdered sugar or chocolate ($1.30), Butter Logs ($5 each) and Jelly Rolls ($5 each), the only problem you’ll have is making

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a decision.

You could start with coowner Iris Yafuso-Toguchi’s favorite. “(My favorite is) the Butter Log,” she says. “It’s just one of those, you know, when you have a bad day and you just need a fix.”

It’s not just the baked goods that will keep you coming back. Speak with any of the staff and you’ll

feel instantly at home, which makes sense for this family-run business.

Larry’s Bakery began with Iris’ father, Larry. Now, she and her brother, Lance, continue to share Larry’s classics along with new favorites.

The Butter Log is one of them.

“We go to the farmers market on Friday in Pearl City at Momilani Rec Center, and we actually started to sell there,” she says.

Butter Logs and Jelly Rolls share a similar light cake. Strawberry jelly and coconut complete the Jelly Roll, while the Butter Log entices with its buttery frosting before it is rolled in more sugar.

“It’s one of those you can’t stop cutting and eating,” says Yafuso-Toguchi.

If you’re looking for one of Larry’s originals, indulge in a Long John. The recipe is the same as it was since its inception, and it’s filled with homemade custard.

Choose between one topped with powdered sugar, or the bakery’s homemade chocolate fudge frosting — or get both.

“Calorie-wise, off the charts probably,” says Yafuso-Toguchi.

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IL LUPINO TRATTORIA AND WINE BAR WHERE Royal Hawaiian Center, Bldg. B, Level 1 2233 Kalakaua Ave. CALL 922-3400 HOURS Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

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nternationally renowed chef Wolfgang Zwiener takes pride in his cooking and restaurant establishments, including his Italian restaurant, Il Lupino Trattoria and Wine Bar in Royal Hawaiian Center.

Il Lupino serves up amazing food for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and dessert fanat2 ics will be happy to know they can snag a quick treat during lunch and dinner every day of the week.

If you’re familiar with the quality of Il

Lupino’s exquisite Italian cuisine, you’ll love the dessert selections and presentation.

Budino di Pane ($12) features warm housemade brioche bread pudding paired with macerated raisins and vanilla gelato. Bread pudding sits amid crème anglaise and

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fresh berries, and the top of the bread pudding is baked to perfection and adds a crunchy texture that goes well with the soft, smooth center.

For those who crave fruit for dessert, Torta di Mele ($12) will be to your liking.

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(surrounded by seasonal berries) and crème anglaise.

“It’s not too sweet, and there’s a perfect balance between the apple tart and the vanilla gelato,” explains general manager Heela Mottus.

Panna Cotta al Cioccolato Bianco ($11) is one of Mottus’ favorites, and it isn’t hard to see why. The dessert showcases an amazing creamy Italian white chocolate pudding with compote flavored with cardamom, lavender, orange peel and Madeira wine.

“The white chocolate panna cotta is very light, and very delicious,” Mottus adds. “It comes with berry relish, and I think it’s the perfect dessert for after dinner.”

While Panna Cotta al Cioccolato Bianco is light, it still bursts with flavor.

Add in the berry relish and you have the perfect combination of sweetness.

Other desserts on the menu include the famous Tortino al Cioccolato ($12), a house-made chocolate cake with a soft center, and Tiramisu ($12) made with marscapone cheese, espresso and layered lady fingers.

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golden brown. As a final adornment, the fish is finished off with Max’s house relish and vinegar garlic dipping sauce.

According to assistant manager Elizabeth Joven, Dinakdakan ($11.75) is an adaptation of a traditional Ilocano dish, which typically includes pig brain and liver to the mix. The marinatedgrilled pork chop is a crunchy, smoky and meaty combination of pork, soy,

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Step Up to the Plate

Million 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 : KIMCHEE STEW ($12.95)

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ou can’t put a price on comfort food, and Million Restaurant hits the spot with an authentic Korean meal. Open for dinner only, the Sheridan Street restaurant hosts a slew of options, including Bul Go Gi (yakiniku style) and Kal Bi (yakiniku style), as well as home-cooked mouthwatering dishes, such as Kal Bi, Beef Brisket Kimchee Stew. This spicy stew is a hot addition to any meal, and this month is the perfect time to slurp up this savory concoction.

Cubes of tofu help to soak up the stew and add a delicate texture to this substantial entree.

The stew boasts maximum flavor with a hearty base, as it features kimchee and beef broth. The homemade kimchee relies on red chili pepper as its main ingredient, yet the unforgettable taste is attributed to Million’s secret sauce, which is kept entirely under wraps.

Chopped green onions are worked into the dish and present a subtle, but distinguished accent that’s well-received.

Tender morsels of kalbi and beef brisket are submerged in the stew.

The meat’s flavors marinate in the broth and make for a jaw-dropping combination of tastes.

The hour-long preparation process results in a robust flavor profile. According to Paik, this delicious stew can be enjoyed family-style or as an entree for a hungry diner. A bowl of hot, fluffy rice complements the dish nicely.

Photos by Leah Friel

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MILLION RESTAURANT “This is our July special,” says restaurant manager Diana Paik.

“Many of our customers like this dish.”

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A ‘hole’ lotta good food, open seating

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1 Opah ($11) 2 Barbecue Chicken Salad ($8.50)

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ollow the signs that point to Ige’s Restaurant & 19th Puka for a casual Friday lunch any day, except Monday, when the eatery is closed. The spacious, relaxed dining room is perfect for a party of one — sit in peace and get your TV fix, you can even request a channel change

— or a party of 100. For meetings or parties, call to reserve seats; there is even an option to have a buffet set up specifically for your group.

There is no table service during lunch, and, as owner Ron Ige says, the concept is like a lunch wagon with a dining room. “There’s no tips involved,” he confirms. “It’s run

like a takeout window. The seating is all open seating.”

Order from the friendly staff at the counter, and while you relax in the carefree atmosphere (sports are often playing on big screen TVs), your food is carefully prepared with you in mind; it’s made to order, but comes out quickly. If you are in a big hurry, order from the Express Menu, which features tasty, readyin-no-time items that rotate depending on the day.

Items include Turkey a la King and Fresh Corned Beef Cabbage.

Ige visits the Honolulu fish auction and picks the fresh catch to feature on his menu, such as opah, and chef Reggie Ramos knows exactly what to do with it.

Currently, Ramos is seasoning the Opah ($11) with only salt and pepper, steaming it, then covering it in teriyaki oyster sauce and finishing it off with hot oil. The fish is placed on a bed of crunchy shredded cabbage, and topped with green onion and chopped cilantro. The shoyu-based sauce pairs well with the flaky white fish (so fresh there is no fishy taste whatsoever) and doesn’t overpower it, yet adds schools of flavor. The fresh herbs add a final hit of bright green taste. You get a choice of sides, but the brown rice and tossed salad combination ensures a delivery of whole-grain complex carbohydrates that will sustain you throughout your busy day and a portion of fresh greens.

Those interested in eating locally will rejoice in this bounty from our near seas that’s rich in protein and healthy fish oils.

Another protein-rich favorite is Teriyaki Flap Meat ($10), which is the most popular thing on the lunch menu, according to Ige. “It’s soaked in our original family-recipe teriyaki sauce.”

The marinated flap meat is tender, but still has a hardy chew, and will have you humming “mmmm” when sinking your teeth into the sweet, gingery morsels of teriyaki. Pair it with white rice and potato mac salad for some extra scoops of plate-lunch comfort. The tangy, creaminess of the mac salad blends perfectly with the teriyaki.

(But you knew that!)

If you’re craving a big refreshing, yet satisfying salad, aim for Barbeque Chicken Salad ($8.50).

Ramos grills the chicken breast, then finishes it with his own western-style barbecue sauce that is tomato-based with a touch

of sweetness rather than tang. The chicken is served in bite-size pieces over a bed of crisp romaine and iceberg lettuce, along with shredded carrots. The dressing option is up to you: choose from Caesar, Oriental or ranch. A light and fluffy fresh-baked roll accompanies the salad.

Add this restaurant to your weekly lunch rotation.

Its location off the freeway is easy to access, parking is not a problem and it’s an easy in-and-out spot that offers high quality eats.

“It’s easy to get to, there’s open seating and it’s perfect for groups,” explains Ige. “It’s all up to you and what you prefer.”

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From the moment diners enter Good to Grill’s convenient Kapahulu Avenue locale, the sweet aroma from kiawe wood smoking under the grill tantalizes taste buds with hints of the alluring flavors featured in each anticipated meal.

With a spacious, clean dining area including both indoor and outdoor seating, Good to Grill continues to serve up great grinds as it has for nearly five years.

“Our grill is situated over an open kiawe wood-fueled pit, and no fuels or igniters are added — the wood is lit pure, and every-

thing is cooked fresh to order,” says Pat Comer, director of restaurant operations at Good to Grill. “All of our fish is 100 percent fresh, never frozen. We offer specials that constantly change, and the menu is always evolving.”

Good to Grill continually caters menu options to its growing customer base, and tomorrow, will introduce a special Senior’s Menu geared toward the portion preferences and budgets of its seasoned diners. The special menu is available Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and each of

the featured plates includes a choice of white or brown rice, waffle fries or green salad. A drink also may be added for just $1 more. Diners may choose from local favorites, including Misoyaki Chicken ($5.99), Korean Chicken ($5.99), Kiawe Burger ($5.99) and N.Y. Steak ($6.99) — a 6-ounce New York steak grilled to order over the kiawe wood flame.

“Senior citizens have different needs when dining out. Besides dietary restrictions, they generally require smaller portions and are often operating on a fixed in-

come,” Comer explains.

“This menu addresses all of these concerns. The food is prepared with all natural ingredients, and we add no MSG and very little, if any, salt. The natural ingredients create a healthy and flavorful dish, and the menu offers a wonderful variety of choices. By offering smaller portions, we are able to keep the prices well within any budget so customers are not forced to purchase more than they want. We would love to see more seniors enjoy the Good to Grill experience.”

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SAFEWAY KAPAHULU SHOPPING CENTER 888 KAPAHULU AVE., SUITE 170, HONOLULU 734-7345 MONDAY-THURSDAY, 11 A.M.-9:30 P.M. (LUNCH AND DINNER); FRIDAY, 11 A.M.-10 P.M. (LUNCH AND DINNER); SATURDAY, 8 A.M.-11:30 A.M. (BREAKFAST), NOON-10 P.M. (LUNCH AND DINNER); SUNDAY, 8 A.M.-11:30 A.M. (BREAKFAST), NOON-9:30 P.M. (LUNCH AND DINNER)

Braised Short Ribs Beef Stew ($8.99)

CO2 Surf & Turf ($12.99)

GOODTOGRILL.COM get-togethers, barbecues and tailgating, Good to Grill is featuring an enhanced platter menu designed to satisfy any partygoer. Options include: Prime Rib Platter ($99.99) with 5 pounds of succulent prime rib along with au jus and horseradish; Surf ‘N’ Turf ($89.99) including garlic ahi and braised beef short ribs; Braised Short Ribs ($69.99) with Good to Grill’s tender, boneless, slow-cooked short ribs topped with a savory sauce; and “Choose Your Chicken” ($59.99) where diners select from Korean garlic, hibachi, misoyaki or barbecue chicken varieties.

Each platter feeds 10

people, and includes two of the following side dishes: white or brown rice, garlic mash, potato salad, sautéed or grilled vegetables and baby greens salad with balsamic dressing.

Good to Grill even will deliver the platters for a minimal charge. Call the restaurant at 734-7345 to place an order, and those interested are asked to provide at least 24 hours notice for platter purchases.

“It’s a huge time-saver, and when you go down the line and look at the prices, you get a great value without having to do any of the work,” Comer says. “We decided to expand our platters to make options more

affordable for everyone.

Whether you’re tailgating or at a Little League party, we have you covered.”

Customers continue to enjoy the Power Up! menu inspired by former University of Hawaii standout and current star of the Canadian Football League’s Toronto Argonauts, Chad Owens. The menu is based on Owens’ diet, which includes a proper balance of lean protein and carbohydrates, including CO2 Surf & Turf ($12.99), which includes kiawe-grilled salmon topped with sautéed spinach, kiawe grilled chicken breast, a baked sweet potato stuffed with cauliflower

mash and a side salad of kale, spinach and acai berries.

Menu favorites and special offerings also include savory Prime Rib Chopped Steak ($8.99), Braised Short Ribs Beef Stew ($8.99) and Two Egg Loco Moco ($8.99). Good to Grill’s Prime Rib ($12.99 for eight ounces, $15.99 for 10 ounces and $17.99 for 14 ounces) always brings back diners for more, as the tender beef is aged 30 days, marinated before being smoked on the kiawe grill and slow-roasted in the oven.

Stop in today and experience the thrill of Good to Grill!

Two Egg Loco Moco ($8.99)

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ade Dynasty has been wooing customers with its own twist on traditional Chinese cuisine for the last two years.

“A lot of our dishes are traditional, but then some have evolved,” explains general manager Gary Chan. “You want to evolve with people.”

Today, Chan says, the average diner’s palate tends to be much more sophisticated.

One way that Jade Dynasty gets its cutting-edge inspiration is with frequent trips to Hong Kong and China. Each year, the restaurant sends either its chef or its dim sum chef on a work trip. There, the chefs have the opportunity to work at Jade Dynasty’s sister restaurants and learn new recipes and techniques.

“They see what dishes they think will do well here and they will have a chance to practice cooking it there,” Chan says. “By the time they come back, they have it all down.

“They get a lot of inspiration from General Manager Gary Chan. these other restau- Leah Friel file photo rants. In Hong Kong and China, they are constantly creating (dishes).

When we send our chefs there, then we really learn from them, which I think is really good.”

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ade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant has made a name for itself with its ever-evolving menu, giving even the most dedicated regulars something new to look forward to.

Most recently, Jade Dynasty has revamped its banquet menu to incorporate a number of new items.

“This will include some banquet items that you normally can’t find in other restaurants,” says general manager Gary Chan.

A new item that will be incorporated into the banquet menu is Lobster with Mochi Rice (market price), which also is available as an individual dish.

A whole lobster is steamed in a lotus leaf on top of the mochi rice, which features preserved meat, including lap cheong.

This dish also comes with the option of adding crab instead of lobster.

“The mochi rice will absorb all of the juices from the crab or the lobster,” Chan says.

Another new option is a plentiful appetizer filled with the seafood of your choice. Enter Oyster Boat, Crab Boat and Seafood Boat. For each option, the

seafood is rolled out on a hand-crafted boat-shaped platter.

“It is very impressive,” Chan says of the boats, which were custom made in China. “It has lights on it

Lobster with Mochi Rice (market price)

Braised Pork Ribs ($18.95)

JADE DYNASTY SEAFOOD RESTAURANT WHERE Ala Moana Center Fourth floor 1450 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 4220 CALL 947-8818 HOURS 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. daily

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Crab Boat, Seafood Boat and Oyster Boat Lawrence Tabudlo photos

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 Japanese Restaurant Aki’s executive chef Shoichi Kosaka, who gives us a little taste of Japanese Restaurant Aki and shares just what fuels his culinary drive.

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The oysters in the Oyster Boat can be prepared with a variety of sauces, including a meat sauce. The Crab Boat features a whole crab, while the Seafood Boat features shrimp, abalone and clams. Diners also can substitute items in the boats for other seafood options.

To order these separately from the banquet menu, they are priced at $55 per boat and can serve about five people.

Another new selection is Braised Pork Ribs, which features tender, melt-in-your-mouth ribs that are bathed in a sweet sauce (Jade Dynasty’s secret recipe). Diners also can order buns to go along with the ribs.

“We braise it for a long time, so it just falls off the bone,” Chan says.

The dish also appears on the regular menu for $18.95. There’s an additional cost of $2 for four

buns.

All of these new banquet items are available today.

The restaurant can seat close to 330 guests for a banquet party.

For smaller parties, parts of the restaurant can be sectioned off. The restaurant also has a stage, and is set up for audio and video presentations.

Plus, Jade Dynasty offers a good deal: The managers will take care of basic video needs to eliminate the cost of hiring help. For more complicated audio/visual needs, Jade Dynasty has reasonable referrals.

The banquet menu starts at $238. Guests also can substitute other items to create their ideal feast.

“You can have a lot of choices. There is a big range for people to choose from,” Chan says.

Contact Christina O’Connor at diningout@staradvertiser.com

What inspired you to pursue a career in the culinary world? I knew I wanted to be a chef at a very young age. I have loved cooking since the first time I tried it, and have been inspired by my dream to be an executive chef ever since. As soon as I graduated from high school, I started chasing my dream and got a job at one of the best finedining restaurants in Kyoto that specialized in very traditional-style Japanese food. It was there that I received my first culinary training and learned about the restaurant business.

My inspiration since then has always been to keep learning and improving, and to give diners the best experience.

What’s your most popular dish? The most popular item I create is sushi. We recently started offering a special sushi menu at Japanese Restaurant Aki because customers were requesting it so often. I take pride in the quality of the sushi that I make, and try to keep the sushi we serve as traditional as

Photo courtesy of Japanese Restaurant Aki

possible to bring the best of Japan to Honolulu. I also have seen the increase in popularity for Nimono, or traditional Japanese simmered side dish, which customers always praise.

Is there a dish that you create that’s not on your menu, but available upon request? Our new sushi menu was, in fact, created because so many of our customers asked their server if sushi could be

California Roll ($7)

made for them by special request. As a result, we now have a nightly sushi menu that features clean and simple favorites, as well as items that are constantly changing.

What is the biggest compliment you’ve ever received as a chef? Working in Japan, I never had the opportunity to interact with customers at the restaurant. Now, working at Japanese Restaurant Aki, I am behind the sushi bar, in and out of the kitchen and interacting with customers throughout the evening. It is such an honor to hear compli-

ments of any kind from them while I work, and it’s a completely new experience for me. I can’t say that any compliment has felt better than the other.

It’s always such an incredible feeling.

If you could serve food to a celebrity, who would it be and why? What dish would you serve? I would love the chance to serve President Obama here in Hawaii on one of his trips.

I would definitely want to make him his own Obama sushi roll. I’ll have to start thinking about what would be in one of those!

NAME Shoichi Kosaka TITLE Executive Chef at Japanese Restaurant Aki TRAINING/EDUCATION Eleven years training and working in traditional izakaya-style Kyoto restaurants

Sushi Set ($26). Lawrence Tabudlo file photos

JAPANESE RESTAURANT AKI

1427 Makaloa St., Honolulu 955-8528 | Daily, 5 p.m.-2 a.m.

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Cafe Julia brings fine-dining flair to downtown

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CAFE JULIA WHERE 1040 Richards St. CALL 533-3334

ucked in the historic YWCA Laniakea building in Downtown Honolulu is Cafe Julia, a pleasantly welcoming restaurant reminiscent of a European-style cafe where you can enjoy a relaxing meal with good food and good company.

Cafe Julia opened in May 2012, but recently changed its menu and updated some of its original, signature dishes with the help of chef Almar Arcano, who joined the team in April as executive chef consultant.

Arcano, whose previous work experience includes

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HOURS Breakfast: Sundays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Lunch: Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Dinner: WednesdaySunday, 4-9 p.m. *The restaurant is booked for private events on Saturdays through the end of August.

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highly recommended as an appetizer is Foie Gras ($16) with caramelized onions, poached apple, port wine balsamic reduction and crostini.

Named after YWCA Laniakea architect Julia Morgan, the restaurant has become a hub for business people, nearby residents, locals and tourists. It’s also a popular place for private events. The indoor dining room can accommodate 110 people and the outdoor courtyard 150 people.

There also is a ballroom available for use that can hold 200 people.

Breakfast is served on Sundays only from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch is from Monday through Fridays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinner is available Wednesday through Sunday from 4 to 9 p.m. with pau hana from 4 to 5 p.m. featuring a 20 percent discount on its food and $1 off house wines and domestic beers.

The restaurant, however, is booked for private functions every Saturday

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1 Foie Gras ($16) 2 Cafe Julia is named after YWCA Laniakea architect Julia Morgan.

3 New York Steak & Garlic Ahi ($45) 4 Executive Chef Almar Arcano.

5 "The Emerson" Salad ($13) and Mango Mint Mojito ($5) Nathalie Walker photos

executive chef at Hy’s Steak House for nearly 30 years, corporate chef at Good to Grill and Burgers on the Edge, and co-owner of Formaggio, describes the food at Cafe Julia as a flair of Mediterranean with an infusion of Pacific Rim and Eurasia. It’s also fresh and wholesome, with the use of the freshest ingredients from the Islands as much as possible.

“Even before chef Arcano came, we’ve always been fresh, wholesome,” says owner/president Emerson Ribao. “For example, with the fruits and vegetables we use. Also, we use Shizuoka wagyu beef air flown direct from Japan.”

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The atmosphere is open, light and calming, but don’t let the casualness of it or even the word ‘cafe’ fool you — it’s fine dining, as is the service.

The lunch menu features a great assortment of salads, sandwiches and entrees, including Chicken Marsala, Loco Moco, Shrimp Linguini, Garlic Ahi, Furikake Salmon and New York Steak & Fries. Among the favorites is “The Emerson” Salad ($13) with spring greens, fresh island corn, balsamic vinegar topped with potato chips, grilled rosemary chicken and garnished with carrots.

For dinner, the menu

turns up a notch with gourmet items, such as Smoked Salmon Canapes, Oyster Rockefeller, Escargot and Seafood Crepes for starters; Table Side Salads; and tempting New York Steak, Filet Mignon, Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Osso Buco, Rack of Lamb, Chateaubriand for Two, seafood and more. And be sure to save some room for Table Side Desserts, including Cherries Jubilee, Bananas Foster, Chocolate Lovers, and soon to be added, Julia Crepes.

There also are combination entrees, such as New York Steak & Garlic Ahi ($45) featuring an 8-ounce

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steak grilled with house seasonings and a 7-ounce ahi marinated with garlic, parsley and olive oil. All entrees are served with vegetable du jour and your choice of garlic mashed potato or rice pilaf. Also

through the end of August, but is expected to reopen its Saturday dinner service in September.

Reservations are recommended, and parking is available at Alii Place (entrance on Alakea Street).

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KING’S SHABU SHABU WHERE 1110 McCully St., Honolulu CALL 946-8833 HOURS Open daily, 5 p.m. to 3 a.m.

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fter establishing success with Lobster King and building a throng of loyal customers, restaurant owners June Kim and Jay Chen wanted to give local diners another dining experience fit for a royal court.

The dynamic duo recently opened King’s Shabu Shabu on the corner of McCully and Young Streets, and offer customers a vast array of fresh seafood selections, tantalizing shabu shabu options and Cajun-style combos that take one’s dinner experience to the next level.

The restaurant features a bright and inviting dining area with tables suited for

groups of all sizes, all of which include built-in shabu shabu hot plates.

King’s Shabu Shabu offers an assortment of fresh meats, including traditional favorites such as beef, pork, chicken and lamb, as well as exotic options including pig liver, frog, cuttlefish and conch.

These special dishes are available on colored plates, which are priced between $2.99 and $7.99, and may be picked up by customers from a nearby refrigerated counter and added to one’s meal as so desired.

King’s Shabu Shabu also offers Kobe Beef ($7.99 for four ounces and $15.99 for eight ounces), as the tender, marbled beef is sliced thin right in front of cu-

Shabu Shabu selection (prices vary). Nathalie Walker photos

tomers before they are left to delve into their unique shabu shabu creation.

Various live seafood options such as oysters, abalone, king crab, Dungeness crab and lobster (available seasonally at market price) also are available sashimi style and for cooking in the hot pot, and may be accompanied by fresh vegetables and satisfying side dishes such

Combination Platter of lobster, crawfish, mussels, shrimp and clams ($48)

as Egg Rolls ($6.95 for four pieces), Cajun Fries ($4.95) and Cajun Salt & Pepper Shrimp ($12.95).

“The difference between live seafood and frozen seafood is a sweetness and freshness that you can taste right away in the broth,” says Chen of the fresh fare available. “I promise you’ll taste the difference. We’re offering Chinese-style and Japanese nabe-style cooking.”

Customers prepare the food by submerging the desired meat or vegetables in a pot of boiling water flavored with bold broths ($10.99 each) — including seafood, chicken, tomato beef, spicy, Thai tom yum, mushroom and miso — and swishing it back and forth several times. The term shabu shabu directly translates to

Sashimi-style Lobster (market price)

“swish swish,” mimicking the sound one makes while cooking the food.

King’s Shabu Shabu also offers up Cajun Combos, which are prepared by the restaurant’s skilled and friendly staff, and brought directly to the table. Various combination platters include lobster, crawfish, mussels, shrimp and clams ($48) as well as Dungeness crab, crawfish, mussels, shrimp and clams ($55). These bountiful combo platters are crafted with customers’ choices of heat levels, including mild, medium and volcanic, as well as garlic butter.

“We offer two styles of dining with shabu shabu and Cajun cuisine,” Kim says. “We’re dealing with fresh, live seafood — that’s what helped make Lobster King so popular.”

King’s Shabu Shabu is currently serving dinner and late-night visitors daily from 5 p.m. to 3 a.m., and plan on adding lunch service at a later date.

As a special scoop for Dining Out readers, diners who mention this article will be treated to King’s Shabu Shabu’s Grand Opening Special good for 10 percent off the entire meal, excluding alcohol.

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Fendu Boulangerie’s Lychee Caramel Flan ($4.50)

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understand exactly how he incorporates lychee into both of these decadent treats.

Lychee Danish begins with basic Danish dough composed of legit European-style butter. It’s then filled with a blend of pastry cream and almond cream, and finally topped off with lychee and a drizzle of streusel. The dominant taste here is definitely the lychee, which automatically makes it a winner. However, the hint of almond pleases the taste buds as well, making for the perfect combination.

Then, spoil your sweet tooth even more with Lychee Caramel Flan ($4.50), which Koep describes as his unique spin off of the classic crème caramel dessert.

“I substitute some of the milk in the flan for lychee puree,” he says.

My, what a genius concept! The magic happens in the oven as the flan is baked to the perfect consistency. The finishing touch is the addition of vibrant pieces of watermelon, kiwi and blueberries to the top of the flan.

“I love to pair watermelon with lychee because both flavors go really well together. They don’t overpower each other,” Koep explains.

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Sushi YuZu’s Lychee Saketini ($9). Lawrence Tabudlo photo

Fendu Boulangerie Manoa Marketplace 2752 Woodlawn Drive, #5119 988-4310

Sushi YuZu Sushi YuZu breathes new life into West Oahu, as this restaurant specializing in innovative, izakaya-style sushi now calls Ko Olina home. Husband-and-wife team Isamu and Moco Kubato head the operations here and present their diners with only the best of bold flavors that bring a contemporary flair to traditional Japanese cuisine.

While the restaurant’s sushi standards of Omakase Hawaii and Omakase Japan are definite crowd pleasers, appetizers such as Heart of Palm Tempura and Australian Wagyu Lemon Beef start any meal off right.

But, alas, before any feast is devoured, it’s only fitting to cleanse the palate and prep it for the flavors to follow with a Lychee Saketini. Priced at $9, patrons gravitate to this alluring cocktail that offers a refreshingly sweet essence of Japanese sake (house sho chiku bai), lychee juice, vodka and a splash of acai juice. Quite an

ideal mix, if I do say so myself. A lychee skewer is just an added bonus.

“Lychee Saketini is just that — it’s our blend of sake with a martini,” says manager Hideki Kimukai. “This cocktail offers a nice balance and the lychee flavor really stands out. It’s fruity, but it’s not too sweet or too strong,” he adds of this best-seller.

So, before you dive into Sushi YuZu’s renowned fare, submerge yourself into total relaxation that can only be achieved with a Lychee Saketini. Cheers, my friends!

Sushi YuZu 92-1047 Olani St., Suite 1-101 678-1155

HI Sandwich & Drink With summer comes smoothies, at least that’s how it works in my book. Therefore, HI Sandwich & Drink in Waimalu Shopping Center is a staple in the heat. Why? Well, have you ever tried the multitude of smoothies here? Owner Kim Nguyen offers every flavor you can think of, and all

it takes is one sip to ultimate paradise.

The famous Lychee Smoothie is priced at $4.95 for a 24-ounce cup filled with the perfect ratio of vanilla ice cream, sweet cream, ice and lychee. You can add on a second flavor for an additional price.

For a smoothie to obtain the perfect thickness, it’s all in the technique, and Nguyen has it down to a science. The Lychee Smoothie is so divine, it’s like drinking your dessert through a straw. I’m down for that! You also have the option to add black pearls, color jelly or grass jelly to your drink.

Besides HI Sandwich & Drink’s Lychee Smoothie, I’m a sucker for its yummy Bahn Mi (Vietnamese sandwich). Choose your filling, which is paired with seasoned assorted veggies and nestled between two slices of freshly made French bread or croissant.

Say hello, to these summer must-haves!

Hi Sandwich & Drink Waimalu Shopping Center 98-042 Kamehameha Hwy. 487-7372

Go from Italy to Japan in one meal

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MIMASUYA ITALIANO OF KYOTO WHERE 1341 Kapiolani Blvd.

Ste. 101 CALL 951-9000 HOURS Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Dinner: 5:30-10 p.m. (last seating 9:30 p.m.)

Closed every other Sunday. The next closing will be July 21.

Happy hour: SundayThursday from 8:30 p.m.

ith its giant heaps of comforting pasta and taste-bud enticing sauces, you’d think Italian food couldn’t get any better. Lucky for Hawaii diners, though, Mimasuya Italiano of Kyoto has figured out the perfect amount of Japanese spice to add to your favorite Italian dishes, making them soar to new culinary heights.

“It’s traditional Italian with a Japanese flair to it,” says bar manager Michael Lopez. “Mostly the flair has to do with the presentation, and some of the dishes consist of Japanese ingredients, like with our appetizers and soups.”

The elegant Kapiolani Boulevard eatery is the first of Japanese restau-

ranteur Masaki Hibi’s eight dining establishments to open outside of Kyoto, Japan. Since debuting in December of last year, Mi-

masuya Italiano has drawn in a growing number of diners seeking its unique style of fusion cuisine.

Nothing gives patrons a

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NOTES The restaurant houses a full bar. Free parking is located just past the eatery at the Kapiolani side entrance of the Uraku Tower, in the basement level.

1 Parma ham "Peperoncino" 2 Pescatore (additional $7 with set menu) 3 Starters for the Mimasuya Dinner Set Menu ($28 per person) Lawrence Tabudlo photos

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more inclusive taste of the eatery’s culinary strengths than its Mimasuya Dinner Set Menu ($28 per person). Unveiled earlier this month, the lavish dinner course is available Sunday through Thursday and highlights a glorious selection of starters and pastas.

Executive chef Toshiya Umeda brings 20 years of experience to each carefully crafted plate as well.

Before you dive into your set menu, you’ll enjoy the chef’s amuse-bouche, or tiny pupu served at the start of every meal, to get your mouth watering.

When AliCarte stopped by, Umeda had prepared a refreshing cucumber with smoked salmon mascarpone cream cheese that set the tone for an exquisite meal.

The set menu begins

with another dish crafted

by Umeda, this time in the form of a Chef’s Choice Assorted Appetizer Plate, which changes daily. You can enjoy such fusion-filled bites as yellowfin tuna, mango wrapped in prosciutto, grilled scallop and roasted duck breast.

Patrons also choose from soup or salad to complete the first portion of their meal. Fresh house salads are topped with either honey mustard dressing or Mimasuya’s Japanese dressing. Or go for one of the soups of the day, which feature such delicate flavor compilations as Kabocha Pumpkin Potage Cream Soup.

For the entree, Mimasuya Dinner Set Menu focuses on the establishment’s signature items — pasta, pasta and more pasta! From Penne Arrabiata to Tagliatelle Bolognese, the restaurant’s traditional Italian dishes are al dente, and all fabulous. Diners may order any pasta dish as the main course of their set menu.

General manager Shin Yano suggests Pescatore (additional $7 with set menu) prepared with spaghettini and fresh seafood — octopus, mussels, shrimp, scallops and Manila clams — in Mimasuya’s original tomato sauce, complete with a hint of spiciness.

He recommends Parma ham “Peperoncino” if you’d like something on the lighter side. “There’s a lot of locally grown ’Nalo Farm arugula to go with the real Parma ham,” says Yano. This bowl of spaghettini is cooked with olive oil and garlic, then drizzled with more olive oil as a finishing touch.

With a Mimasuya Set Menu, you’ll set yourself up for a divine evening of Italian and Japanese fare.

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Early Bird Specials

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Kirin Draft $3 glass / $10 pitcher Longboard & Heineken $3 Bud Light $3

12 Two-Choice Dinner Plate $15 Nabe (Minimum 2 orders) $

10 Loco Moco

$ OPEN DAILY 5:00 PM - 2:00 AM

Expires 7/18/13

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

1427 Makaloa St. • 955-8528

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Fresh from Alaska For a very limited time

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947-2836

Open 7 Days • 2700 So. King St.

BUFFET Camellia Buffet

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

$67 Limited Seating

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Chinese Cultural Plaza 100 N. Beretania St., Suite 105 540-1000

Larry’s Bakery

Wed., July 31, 6:00pm 4 Course Menu with Wine Pairing

Restaurant & Bar Ko

Located inside of Zippy’s

Fendu Boulangerie

451 Piikoi St 538-EGGS (3447)

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

Napoleon’s Bakery

BAKERY Manoa Marketplace 2752 Woodlawn Dr. 988-4310

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IGE’S LUNCHWAGON LOCATED IN RESTAURANT & 19TH PUKA 98-761 Oihana Place, Aiea Lunch Tues-Sat 10am-1:30pm

Buy One Plate Lunch, Get One

50% OFF *2nd plate equal or lesser value. Expires 7/16/13.

Lunchwagon Style (No table service).

Large Parties, Retirement & Private Parties, & Club Meetings Welcome. Open Seating!

486-3500

www.igesrestaurant.com

ALASKAN KING CRAB & PRIME RIB DINNER BUFFET 3%.)/2ĂĽ$)3#/5.4

8.98

$

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WHERE TO DINE Makino Chaya

Stadium Camellia Restaurant Stadium Mall 4510 Salt Lake Blvd.

486-3311

Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant

Kissaten

98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

88 Piikoi St. 593-1200

111 N. King St. 521-8268

CATERERS 94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd.

677-7744

1910 Ala Moana Blvd.

947-1000

3553 Waialae Ave. 738-8666

Little Village Noodle House

Hee Hing Restaurant

CHINESE

CAFE

Ala Moana Center 1450 Ala Moana Blvd.

4th Floor - Ho’okipa Terrace 947-8818

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant

A Catered Experience

Todai Waikiki

Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant

449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

1113 Smith St. 545-3008

Mandalay (The)

Anytime Cafe

Canton Seafood Restaurant

Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine

Market City Shopping Center 2919 Kapiolani Blvd 735-3888

923 Keeaumoku St. 955-3388

590 Farrington Hwy. 692-9880

Kid’s Meal

1055 Alakea St. 525-8585

OPEN ‘til Midnight

Imported Noodles

(Monday thru Saturday)

TRY OUR NEW ITEMS!

FREE Kid’s Temporary Tattoo with a Keiki Meal Purchase

Squid Ink Linguine w/ Calamari $16.95

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M - F 10am -12midnight Fresh spinach pasta tossed in our house marinara SAT 8am -12midnight sauce and topped with baked swai ďŹ sh seasoned with a special sauce with onions, olives and capers.

SUN 8am -10pm

Valid at participating locations only. Participation and offers may vary. Other restrictions may apply. See stores for details. Not all locations may participate. Expires 7/18/13.

Lunch at Brasserie Du Vin

ALL

VEGETARIAN DISHES

Fresh squid ink pasta tossed with calamari rings and our house marinara sauce

2919 Kapiolani Blvd.

Market City Shpg Cntr

Fast s Friendly s French

GREEN

MONDAYS 10%OFF

Won Ton Noodles s Pasta s Risotto s Burgers s Sandwiches s Pizza s Salads s Soups

Chicken Won Ton Soup Includes 12 pieces of Won Ton with 1/2 a chicken.

Reg. $30

50% OFF With a purchase of two entrees.

Must present coupon, Dine-In only.

Cannot be combined with any other offer or special. One discount per dish per table.

Expires July 23, 2013

Strawberry CLOUD CAKE Prices may vary at locations.

ALA MOANA HOTEL 3rd FLOOR s 410 ATKINSON DRIVE s 942-7788

Consolation Prize: 1-month supply of Zip Pacs, Hawaii’s Best Bento!

Available Daily

Available Daily

HAMBURGER STEAK $6.99

PRIME BURGER $4.99

Fast Food

With French Fries

Fast Food

Available from July 1 - 31, 2013. Dine-In Restaurant Prices: Hamburger Steak, $7.99. Prime Burger Combo with French Fries, $6.99. Prices may vary at locations. Must be a Hawaii resident 21 years of age or older to win the Grand Prize and 18 years of age or older to win Consolation Prize.

No purchase necessary, other restrictions may apply. Cannot be combined with any other promotional offers, coupons or discount cards. No Substitutions allowed. While supplies last. For complete rules and information see stores or visit www.zippys.com.

D I N I N G O U T | J U LY 1 4 - 2 0 , 2 0 1 3 | 2 1

WHERE TO DINE FAMILY DINING

Maple Garden 909 Isenberg Street 941-6641

Good To Grill 888 Kapahulu Ave. 734-7345

JJ Bistro & French Pastry 3447 Waialae Ave. 739-0993

Asahi Grill Ward Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant

515 Ward Ave. 593-2800

HASR Bistro 31 N. Pauahi Street 533-4277

Liliha Square, 524-1628

Kahai Street Kitchen

Asian Mix

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

237 Kalihi St. 845-0320

Henry Loui’s

1234 South Beretania St. 521-1688

2850 Paa St. 833-3728

Seafood Village

Fairwood Drive Inn and Pho 27 Vietnamese Cuisine

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

3221 Waialae Ave. Suite 21 739-6688

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

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Ige’s Restaurant & 19 Puka 98-761 Oihana Place 486-3500

NEW Management SPECIAL!

Sushi YuZu Ko Olina Resort

New Open Happy Hour 4:30pm - 6:00pm 9:00pm - Close Business Hours Sun - Thu 4:30pm - 10pm Fri & Sat 4:30pm - 12am

Ko Olina Center 1-101 92-1047 Olani St. Phone(808)678-1155

1/2 price

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THE HAPPIEST HOUR IN WAIKIKI JUST GOT HAPPIER!

INDULGE

COMPLIMENTARY SOUP or HOUSE SALAD, BEVERAGE & DESSERT

WITH PURCHASE OF DINE-IN LUNCH OR DINNER ENTRÉE! Original Coupon required, photocopies not accepted.

One Coupon/EntrĂŠe/Person.

Hours of Operation:

CALL TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT

Mon–Fri 8am–9pm Sat –Sun 6am–9pm

(808) 921-6111

1130 N. NIMITZ HWY. www.neweaglecafehawaii.com

ph: 545-2233

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2490 KALAKAUA AVENUE, HONOLULU, HI 96815

EXPIRES 7/18/13

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT SEAFOOD BUFFET

Starting at $10.95

WOLFGANG’S HAPPY HOUR IS NOW SERVED 11 A.M. - 6:30 P.M. DAILY IN THE BAR. DRINK & PUPU SPECIALS $7 DRAFT BEERS $5 TASTE OF NEW YORK $34.95 ROYAL HAWAIIAN CENTER, BLDG. C, LEVEL 3 VALIDATED PARKING WOLFGANGSSTEAKHOUSE.NET

808.922.3600

Dessert

Mon-Fri LUNCH: Sat-Sun

DINNER: Mon-Thurs Fri-Sun

KAPOLEI MARKETPLACE 590 Farrington Hwy

692-9880

$10.95 $12.95 $16.95 $18.95

PRIVATES PARTIE e for

availabl ople 20-300 pe details

Cost: $50 plus tax & gratuity

Featuring Fine Wines from Kaena:

Also featuring: Look Me in the Eye Red & White Call HASR Wine Co. at 535-9463 for your reservations.

Reservations are required and payment at time of reservations.

HASR BISTRO

restaurantepichawaii.com

2 2 | D I N I N G O U T | J U LY 1 4 - 2 0 , 2 0 1 3

With purchase of any $50 Gift CertiďŹ cate.

Chocolate Pyramid

3447 Waialae Avenue J J F R E N C H P A S T R Y . C O M

Hapa Blanc Hapa Red Hale Red Larner Grenache Tierra Alta Grenache

Monday to Wednesday Dinner only.

1131 Nu‘uanu Ave. s 587-7877

FREE DESSERT CALL 739-0993

Call for

Today thru July 31

Thursday July 18th ~ 6 to 8pm

For every Large Plate Purchase

Reservations Recommended Validated Parking Available

July’s 4 Course Special $2995

533-HASR

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14.95

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$

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$

10:30 AM -2:30 PM 2:30 PM -10:00 PM

22.95

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WHERE TO DINE Kenny’s Hawaiian BBQ

Molly’s BBQ & Seafood

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 2nd oor 922-3333

WAHIAWA 23 S. Kamehameha Hwy. 621-4858

Kit N Kitchen

MAC 24/7

1130 N. Nimitz Hwy. 545-2233

Lunch Pasta Course $13 Three Assorted Appetizers House Salad Pasta

FOUR

Bulgogi Pokum – Marinated beef

2

FREE

MANDOO with each

ribeye stir-fried with sweet potato noodles, round onion, carrots and green Bulgogi Pokum or onion. Served on a bed of “Hapa-rice�

Regular/Combo (brown & white rice) and your choice of Plate.

(4) vegetables, 13 varieties to choose from

1341 Kapiolani Blvd. #101

951-9000

This coupon offer not valid with other specials or discounts. Valid thru 07/31/2013. Limit 5 coupons per order.

www.mimasuyaitaliano.com

(Lower Level) Formerly in Aina Haina Shopping Center

Kaimuki Shopping Center 734-8232

Lunch $ Daily 11am-3pm 1495 Dinner Sun-Thurs 5pm-9pm

NOW AVAILABLE

for $

10

Zippy’s

10% OFF

50% OFF No substitutions. Discount applies to lesser value plate. Offer not valid with other offers/discounts.

Must present coupon. EXPIRES 7/18/13

• LAU LAU, TERI SHORT RIBS & SHRIMP COMBO

MON-SAT 6:30AM - 8PM • SUN 6:30AM - 5PM 1310 PALI HWY. • 521-5552

NEW LOCATION OPENING 7/18!

1148 BISHOP ST.

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)

with coupon, valid Mon-Thurs

BYOB

50% OFF

23 S. Kamehameha Hwy, Wahiawa š 10AM-9PM daily š 621-4858

1841 Ala Moana Blvd.

Cannot be combined with other offers. Senior Discount - Everyday Limit one offer per party. Exp. 7/18/13 Military Discount - Mon-Thurs

Between Ilikai & Hilton Hawaiian Village

Stadium Mall 4510 Salt Lake Blvd. 486-3311

Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)

238

$

Excludes Set Menus; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, Char Siu & other specials. 5%, 10% and lobster special not to be combined with any other offer/discounts/ specials. Expires 7/31/13.

Must present coupon.

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant Liliha Square by Times Supermarket

524-1628

Celebrating 11 Years!

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

10% OFF(Charge) s 15% OFF(Cash)

Bryce “Saimin Jr.�

for table of 10 DAILY Call for Details!

10:30a.m. to 5p.m.

DINNER 5p.m. to 10p.m.

ALA MOANA CENTER (808)

947-8818

OPEN DAILY: 10:30 A.M. - 10 P.M. • JADEDYNASTYHAWAII.COM

WAIMALU

98-020 Kam Hwy.

488-8824

5% OFF

Credit Card Sale Only (With Coupon)

Hong Kong Dim Sum & Regular Menu Items

Work and play passionately.

Love and live life intimately.

Give every task your best and you will surely separate from the rest.

Sincerely,

Starting at

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

941-4444

10% OFF

Dear Hearts, • 8,000 sq.ft. • 7 VIP Rooms • Accommodates 350+ Guest • State-of-the-Art Audio/Visual System • DELICIOUS Food!

OF THE WEEK

LUNCH OR DINNER buy 1 Plate, RECEIVE 2ND at

BIRTHDAY SPECIAL All-You-Can-Eat Yakiniku Buffet.

Includes hot Birthday Meal Must be on exact birthday, ID required entree bar.

Must present coupon. Cannot combine w/other offers or discounts. Exp 7/19/13.

SPECIAL

HAWAIIAN & FILIPINO FOOD

Entire Menu

2495 The Original

$

Fri/Sat 5pm-10pm

for a limited time

Dim Sum!

1860 Ala Moana Blvd.

Korean Hibiscus BBQ

20% OFF Food U Drink Specials

BBQ CHOPPED BEEF

Wailana Coffee House

Call the one nearest you

Lunch 11:30am-2pm U Dinner 5:30pm-9:30pm Happy Hour 8:30pm-Close Closed Every Other Sunday. Closed 7/21

FREE PARKING

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New Eagle Cafe

Hilton Waikiki Beach on Kuhio 2500 Kuhio Avenue 922-0811

Tony Roma’s

Shiro’s Saimin Haven

McCully Shopping Center 1960 Kapiolani Blvd, #102 941-3886

58 Locations in Hawaii 951-9888

Outrigger Reef on the Beach

1131 Nuuanu Ave.

AIRPORT 3040A Ualena St. 834-4423

L&L Drive Inn

Shore Bird Restaurant

1525 Rycroft St. 948-8356

Restaurant Epic

Regal Diner

1010 University Avenue

Pagoda

Dim Sum & Reg. Menu Dine In Special!

WAIPAHU

EWA BEACH SHOP. CTR.

676-2088

689-0999

94-256 Waipahu Depot St.

91-919 Fort Weaver Rd.

www.shirossaimin.com

5% OFF

(Charge) s 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 7/31/13. Must present coupon.

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WHERE TO DINE FILIPINO Max’s Of Manila WAIPAHU 94-300 Farrington Hwy HONOLULU 801 Dillingham Blvd.

951-6297

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

Cafe Julia @YWCA

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

1040 Richards St. 533-3334

Restaurant Row 599-3860 Waikiki Beach Walk 440-7910

People’s Cafe 1310 Pali Hwy 521-5552

FINE DINING

Hoku’s

Stage Restaurant

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

1250 Kapiolani Blvd.

237-5429

Fifty Three By The Sea

Hy’s Steak House

53 Ahui Street 536-5353

2440 Kuhio Ave. 922-5555

Wolfgang’s Steakhouse Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, Bldg C, Level 3 2301 Kalakaua Ave. 922-3600

FRENCH Brasserie Du Vin 1115 Bethel St. 545-1115

HAWAIIAN

The Signature Prime Steak & Seafood

People’s Cafe

Ala Moana Hotel 36th Floor 949-3636

1310 Pali Hwy 521-5552

indulgence is closer than you

think

A customer favorite, now with EVERYDAY low prices

Prime Rib au jus

TASTY JAPANESE & AMERICAN CUISINE

While Supplies Last

Served with veggies, choice of starch and side of horseradish

Regular Cut was $25.99 $

NOW 19.95 Sizzlin’ Prime Time 3 Course Menu for $45.95 Daily 5pm – 6pm Happy Hour Daily in our lounge 5pm – 7pm

NOW 25.95

present coupon before ordering. one coupon/group. cannot be combined with other oers.

(1) glass of wine red or white $12

EARLY night (2) pupus small

9pm - closing (1) glass of Asahi draft beer (2) pupus small

LATE night

$9

reg $12

now thru 7.31.13

OPEN 6AM DAILY

841-0931

Kam Shopping Center

$1 OFF Any Bread

Come see what’s new by the sea!

purchases over $4

DAILY BREAD SPECIALS

Waikiki Beach Walk 226 Lewers St. 808.440.7910

SPECIALS 6pm - 9pm

2375 ala wai blvd. (waikiki sand villa) DINNER mon-sun 6:00pm - 9:30pm reservations preferred BAR tues-sat 9:30pm - midnight call 888-5563 validated parking

Wine Wednesdays 25% off bottles of wines

Restaurant Row 500 Ala Moana Blvd.

808.599.3860

Kenny’s Cut was $30.99 $

SUMMER NIGHT

-UST PRESENT COUPON s EXP

MONDAY Ciabatta TUESDAY Rustic Kalamata Olive Bread WEDNESDAY Sundried Tomato Cheesebread THURSDAY Foccacia Derecco FRIDAY Walnut Raisin SATURDAY Hamakua Farms Mushroom Bread SUNDAY Buckwheat Fig

Introducing our new lunch and dinner menu by Executive Chef Thomas Ho

“All Natural no added chemicals�

9 -4 10 7OODLAWN $R s -ANOA -ARKETPLACE

Mon-3AT Am Pm; 3UNDAY Am- PM

2013 FIRST PLACE

www.ruthschrishawaii.com

Serving Hawaii Since 1989

YAKINIKU

MILLION Yakiniku $5 95 Set Menu B 2 only

for 2 people

626 SHERIDAN ST.

New Hours Mon-Sat s 5pm - 2am Sun s 5pm - 11pm sçç" UL 'O +Iç "EEF sç"EEFç/UTSIDEç3KIRTS sçç" EEFç"RISKET sçç" EEFç4ONGUE sçç3 LICEDç0ORKç"ELLY

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596-0799

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25% OFF

SENIOR DISCOUNT

ON ALL DINNER NABE s 5-6pm M-F

Lunch, 11:00 AM ~ 2:00 PM Dinner, 5:00 PM ~ 10:00 PM Happy Hour, 4:00 PM ~ 6:30 PM Enjoy our specialty cocktails at T’s Bar nightly with extended hours on Friday and Saturday.

53 Ahui Street, Honolulu, HI 96813

**55 & up, up to 4 people. Not valid with other offers**

THREE GREAT LOCATIONS! AIEA 98-150 Kaonohi St. 484-2222

HONOLULU 510 Piikoi St. 589-2299

KANEOHE 46-047 Kam Hwy 236-2299

Reservations (808) 536-5353 www.53ByTheSea.com

WHERE TO DINE ITALIAN

JAPANESE

Hifumi Japanese Restaurant

Il Lupino

Chinpei Ramen

Royal Hawaiian Center 922-3400

2080 S. King Street 947-5919

Genki Sushi

Romano’s Macaroni Grill

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

Ala Moana Center Hookipa Terrace 356-8300

Taormina-Sicilian Cuisine 227 Lewers St. 926-5050

Buy 1 Plate, Get the 2nd

Kobe Japanese Steak House

Chinese Cultural Plaza 100 N. Beretania St. 536-3035

1841 Ala Moana Blvd.

941-4444

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

Kozo Sushi

Japanese Restaurant Aki

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

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Restaurant Suntory

1427 Makaloa St. 955-8528

Eggs ‘n Things Ala Moana Now Serving

$

Lunch, Dinner & Appetizers available after 12 pm 7 Days a week at our Ala Moana location.

50% OFF

$

with coupon

1006 Kapahulu Ave.

Open Daily 7am-10pm

688-8891 • 735-5083 • 735-5084

6 DISCOUNT

on a Second Dinner OR A

3 DISCOUNT

when Dining Alone

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

Expires 7/31/13

2nd entree of equal or lesser value.

Cannot combine w/ other discounts/offers.

Exp. 7/21/13.

(Corner of Kaimuki Ave/Kapahulu Ave)

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www.eggsnthings.com

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

10.95 per person

$

JULY MENU PER PERSON

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NEIGHBOR ISLANDS:

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AVAILABLE -ONDAY THRU 4HURSDAY

#OURSE -ENU

Specials not valid on Holidays. Advance Reservations required, please call 971-1818.$3 self park validation only.

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Hyatt Regency Resort& Spa-Street Level•2424 Kalakaua Ave., Ewa Tower

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Reservations Recommended

2440 Kuhio Ave.

922 5555 www.hyshawaii.com

10 person minimum

Chicken Salad w/Oriental Dressing 4 TYPES OF DIM SUM (BBQ Pork, Chive Dumpling, Pork Hash, Seafood Dumpling) Beef & Broccoli Kalua Short Ribs Stir-Fried Assorted Vegetables Minute Chicken Fried Noodle DESSERT: Almond Float

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2012 FIRST PLACE

2013 *Menu and Prices Subject to Change *Dinner Menu Only

ONLY ONE TYPE OF COUPON PER PARTY

FIRST PLACE

ONLY ONE TYPE OF COUPON PER PARTY

SENIOR SPECIAL! 55+

BIRTHDAY SPECIAL!

Mon-Fri

With Family & Group

8.95

LUNCH $

Not combinable with other discounts. 55 or older w/ coupon & ID. No online or photo-copied coupons. /NEĂĽCOUPONĂĽPERĂĽPERSON Discounts off regular adult price. %XCLUDINGĂĽ(OLIDAYS. Expires 7/19/13.

FREE BIRTHDAY MEAL FOR ANY AGE

LUNCH & DINNER

20% OFF

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

Sushi King

Yuzu Japanese Cuisine & Bar

2700 S. King St. 947-2836

Ala Moana Hotel, Ground Floor 410 Atkinson Drive 1F4 943-1155 Sushi Yuzu Ko Olina Center 1-101 92-1047 Olani Street 678-1155

Tanaka of Tokyo EAST, in King’s Village 922-4233

Sumo Ramen 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

1679 Kapiolani Blvd.

944-4803

Yakiniku Million 626 Sheridan St. 596-0799

CENTRAL, in Waikiki Shopping Plaza 922-4702 WEST, in Ala Moana Cntr-Hookipa Terrace 945-3443

KOREAN

Dining Them Them Waikiki Sand Villa Dining 2375 Ala Wai Blvd.

Sushi Company 1111 McCully Street 947-5411

SPECIAL JULY MENU FOR FOUR

Seoul Garden Yakiniku

888-5563

OKAZUYA

Korean Hibiscus BBQ

Mitsu-Ken

Kaimuki Shopping Center 3221 Waialae Avenue Ste A4 734-8232

2300 N. King Street 848-5573

Try our SHANGHAI BUNS and TAJUIWICY BEEF NOODLESAN Served daily.

Chicken Lettuce Wrap; Pepper Salt Shrimp; Roast Duck; Lemon Chicken; Ma Po Tofu; Beef Broccoli Cake Noodle; Steamed Rice; Almond Float $57 for Four (reg. $67)

SUMMER SEAFOOD FEAST Peking Duck Pepper Salt Shrimp Seafood Tofu Soup Garlic Scallion Poached Maine Lobster Roasted Garlic Chicken Dungeness Crab General Tso Style Stir Fried Fish Fillet with Chinese Peas Duck E Mein $279 Table of Ten (reg. $299) $150 Table of Five

CELEBRATION LUNCHEON AT HEE HING

*Chinese Buffet Brunch (over 18 items including salads, dim sum, soup, Chinese entrees such as pickled pig’s feet, chicken oyster sauce, braised beef....)

Introductory Special

$15.95 Adults (reg. $17.95) $7.95 Keiki 5 to 12 (reg. $8.95) $4.95 Keiki 3 to 5 (reg. $5.95)

s Kal-Bi Short Ribs

w/ Fried Rice

s Top Sirloin

4369 Lawehana St. (across Target in Salt Lake) | OPEN Mon -Fri 6AM -1PM | Sat 6AM -12PM www.larrysbakery.com or find us on CLOSED SATURDAY 7/20 & MONDAY 7/21

w/ Battered Onion Rings

1065

WAIPAHU SHOPPING PLAZA 94-300 Farrington Hwy., Suite F-1 Waipahu, Hawaii 96797

FREE FRISBEE FAN with a $10 minimum purchase of Summer Coolers* *While supplies last. Valid in all participating stores.

801 DILLINGHAM BLVD. (next to Costco Iwilei) Honolulu Hawaii 96817

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

MAX’S SUMMER COOLERS!

w/ Fried Rice

Saturdays and Sundays • 11 am to 2 pm

735-5544

Beat the heat with

s Teriyaki Chicken

955-1764

Open 24 Hours 1860 Ala Moana Blvd. Validated Parking

Only 20% OFF* Dinner

*applies to food only. Expires 7/19/13.

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Breakfast Sunday 9am-1pm Lunch Mon-Fri 11am-2pm Dinner Sun, Wed-Fri 5pm-9pm Pau Hana Sun, Wed-Fri 4pm-5pm Happy Hour

1040 Richards St.

We Deliver!

533-3334 Validated Parking at Alii Place

www.cafejuliahawaii.com

Osso Bucco

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W/ TWO OR MORE PEOPLE W/ COUPON.

LUNCH: $16.95 DINNER: $22.95 & $28.95 1679 Kapiolani Blvd. 944-4803 Lunch: 9am-3pm; Dinner: 3pm-2am

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*Additional fees apply.

HAPPY HOUR

50% off Bar Menu

Seoul Garden Yakiniku

10% OFF

Need delicious dishes? Simply select the items you want and have us deliver them hot!

CALL FOR DETAILS!

677-7744 Ala Moana Hotel,36th Flr 808.949.3636

(Nightly 4:30pm~-6:30pm)

RESTAURANT

SUNTORY Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor

restaurantsuntory.com

922-5511

signatureprimesteak.com

WHERE TO DINE PACIFIC RIM 3660 on the Rise 3660 Waialae Ave. 737-1177

VIETNAMESE

SHABU SHABU

SEAFOOD

Hi Sandwich & Drink

DippingPot.com

Blue Water Shrimp & Seafood

Waimalu Shopping Center 98-042 Kamehameha Hwy #3 487-7372

1020 Keeaumoku St. #101 597-1560

1006 Kapahulu Ave. 688-8891

Chef Chai

Pho Five-0

Pacifica Honolulu Tower 1009 Kapiolani Blvd.

585-0011

Waimalu Shopping Center 98-042 Kamehameha Hwy 487-5091

SHOR American Seafood Grill

King’s Shabu Shabu

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

The Ocean House Restaurant Outrigger Reef On The Beach 2169 Kalia Rd. 923-2277

1110 McCully St. 951-7878

98-150 Kaonohi St. 488-4900

NEW

KING’S

SHABU SHABU

Sidewalk Sale 7/19-21

BBQ TURKEY CLUB $6.50 with Coupon

20% Off

($9.75 value)

Open Daily 5pm to 3am

BYOB

kissatencafe.com

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24-HOUR CAFE

JAPANESE NOODLE SHOP

(Mountain side, next to Shirokiya)

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941- 6161

BREAKFAST (DAILY 6:30-11am)

10% OFF Not valid with other specials/discounts or early bird items.

Must present coupon. Exp. 7/18/13

Celebrating Our 7th Anniversary Visit our website for our Daily Specials

SUN-THURS 6:30AM-10PM FRI-SAT 6:30AM-11PM

$7.99 In House Special

237 Kalihi Street

(corner of Kahai & Kalihi)

www.kahaistreet-kitchen.com

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

OKAZU & CATERING

Home of the Famous Garlic Chicken!

available starting at $16

Military w/ID receive 10% OFF facebook.com/phomylienhawaii

(Next to Makino Chaya) 98-150 Kaonohi St., Aiea -ON 3AT¬ AM PM¬s¬3UN¬ AM PM

LIVE SEAFOOD Coors Light & Bud Light $1.99 All Day

Call for Reservations & Information 2284 Kalakaua Ave.

Pupu Platters

3 Dishes to choose from

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

Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons. Exp 7/31/13

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12.95

922-6868

Premium Shabu Shabu Kobe Beef Cajun Seafood Combos

1110 McCully St. (808)946-8833

Summer Fun Begins With . . .

$

Sauteed Mahi with Lobster Sauce Steak & Shrimp Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Kahai Street Combo

HOURS: Tues, Wed, Thurs 10:30am - 1:30pm Friday 10:00am - 1:30pm

515 WARD AVE. 593-2800

July Special

*Excluding Alcohol.

Exp. 7/19/13 Must present coupon when ordering.

Special of the month Marinated Grilled Chicken Mozzarella Bake. Roasted Tomatoes, Fresh Mushrooms, Pancetta, Spinach, and melted Mozzarella in a White Wine Cream Sauce

Early Bird Special Only

10% OFF Entire Meal

New Store Hours Mon-Sat: 9:30am-9pm | Sun: 9:30am-7pm

Entire Breakfast Meal

✁

Entire Menu Available

GRAND OPENING SPECIAL

Plantation Iced Tea

(Available for a LIMITED TIME at our Piikoi Location Only!)

One coupon per person per visit. Not combinable with any other offers. Exp. 7/31/13.

Pho My Lien

(2-days advance notice needed) NEW LOCATION

2012 FIRST PLACE

2013

2300 N. King Street (across New City Nissan)

848-5573

Tues-Sat 5am-1pm Sun-Mon Closed D I N I N G O U T | J U LY 1 4 - 2 0 , 2 0 1 3 | 2 7

orderoftheday

Braised Steak with Potatoes and Honey Garlic Chicken Combo ($11.95)

Owner Tiffany Ko with Whole Duck ($26) and Char Siu ($9.50 per pound)

Local Boy ($9.25)

Singapore Noodle ($8.75)

More is Better at Fairwood STORY BY MICHELLE LEE • PHOTOS BY LEAH FRIEL

D

uring this unpredictable economy, some restaurants are being forced to sacrifice on portion size and quality of ingredients to stay afloat. Naturally then, it is no surprise why the abundant and flavor-packed cuisine at Fairwood Drive Inn and Diner has had hungry patrons returning for more than 18 years.

Famous for its Chinese-style, comfort foods, the award-winning restaurant offers something for everybody.

“There is such a huge variety of dishes that can be cooked any which way,” says Tiffany Ko, owner of Fairwood Drive Inn and Diner.

“Our menu is still very much traditional Chinese cuisine with an added local flair.”

After immigrating from Zhongshan, China, more than 23 years ago, Ko began to incorporate her cooking techniques and recipes she had learned since childhood into her cuisine.

“Growing up, cooking was a part of daily life,” she explains.

Diners at Fairwood can choose from a variety of plate lunches,

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Beef Chow Funn ($8.75)

sandwiches, noodles and a la carte items. Combination plates also offer a great value such as the much beloved Local Boy ($9.25), which comes with honey garlic chicken, teriyaki steak and char siu, as well as rice and macaroni salad.

Daily specials including Braised Steak with Potatoes and Honey Garlic Chicken Combo ($11.95) and General Chicken ($8.95) utilize slow-cooking techniques and meticulously crafted sauces to produce flavors that are spicy, sweet and tangy.

“Most of our dishes require sauces made from more than six or

FAIRWOOD DRIVE INN WHERE Kaimuki Shopping Center 3221 Waialae Avenue, Honolulu CALL 738-0027 HOURS Open daily, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

seven spices that have been cooking for more than five hours to give it the perfect consistency,” says Ko. Each day, the cooks spend hours preparing countless pounds of fresh meat from char siu to ginger chicken. The restaurant’s signature Roasted Duck ($8.95) sits overnight coated in a thick glaze of Chinese spices, chopped garlic, and onions before it is cooked.

“We marinate the duck and cook it in a way so the meat stays tender on the inside but crispy on the outside,” Ko states. “It’s the only way to truly bring out all the flavors.”

Quality and consistency are paramount to Ko and her staff.

“All of our dishes are cooked to order so you know it’s fresh, and I like to be generous with portion sizes,” she says. “After almost two decades of service, I aim to deliver the highest quality cuisine at the best possible value for the customer.”

Additionally, Fairwood will be expanding its menu to include different types of cuisine, as well as a breakfast menu in the months ahead.