Hawaii Dining Out 02 January 2011

JAN UARY 2-8, 2011

OAH U’S AN SWE R TO YOU R APPETITE

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Kicking it up a notch in 2011 with

Spicy Banchan Orine Sarang Chae

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appy New Year, foodies! I can’t believe 2011 is already upon us. But I guess when much of your time is spent happily feasting in pure bliss, you don’t realize just how quickly time flies, right?

The new year is an opportunity to start fresh, with new resolutions and a clean palate. If you recall, in last week’s column I mentioned taking this new year as an opportunity to submerge yourselves into a new world of culinary delight — sampling unique and different foods you’ve never before tasted.

So without further ado, enter into the world of banchan — small dishes of authentic and

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contemporary Korean cuisine served with steaming hot rice.

There’s a wide variety of banchan to sample, from the everpopular kim chee, kim chee cucumber and namul to the acquired raw crab and spicy peppers. The great thing is that banchan is served in small portions, perfect for sharing and sampling a bite or two. I’m sure you’ll find the perfect Korean side dish for you, whatever it may be.

Foodies, now’s the time to take this challenge. Join me in exploring culinary delights beyond your comfort zone at some of the best “Ono, You Know” Korean “hot spots” our Island has to offer.

Escape to Seoul, Korea, on any given day at Orine Sarang Chae.

Located on Keeamoku Street (much closer to home than Seoul), diners can feast on a bubbling pot of kim chee soup, or my personal favorite spicy kalbi soup ($8.25) and kim chee Korean pancake ($2.50).

Open daily from 10 a.m. till 2 a.m., Orine Sarang Chae’s comfortable outdoor seating provides adequate shade with its many colorful umbrella tables and trees with twinkling lights. It’s this relaxing atmosphere, similar to a peaceful garden setting, that really adds to the whole dining experience.

Owner Irene Woo has been in the restaurant business for the past 35 years, previously having opened a restaurant in Los Angeles. It wasn’t until 2009 that Woo decided to open this Yakiniku-style eatery right here at home.

Lunch specials run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and offer affordable plate lunches such as Kalbi, barbecue chicken, barbecue beef, spicy pork, fried mondoo and more. Prices range from $5.99 to $12.95. Noodle dishes like the

Mandoo soup ($6.95) and the Seafood Kalguksu ($8.95) also are popular options.

For dinner you can cook up enough meat to feed an army — OK, maybe four people — yakiniku-style for around $40. But really, expect to be served a lot of food and, for the price, you really can’t go wrong.

But then again, it’s the banchan that takes your meal to a whole new level. Woo says five side dishes accompany any lunch option, while seven to eight banchan complement dinner.

“Korean food is healthy,” she adds. “From long ago, Koreans have eaten many side dishes, main dishes and soup. It’s part of our culture.

“In Korea, breakfast is usually the biggest meal of the day, while dinner is smaller. You don’t want to have a big meal before bed time.”

Well then, if the dinners at Orine Sarang Chae are consid-

ered “small,” I’m anxious to see the size of a typical breakfast in the Woo household. It must truly be the definition of a feast!

The banchan side dishes include your usual kim chee, bean sprouts, kim chee cucumber, soy bean sprouts and daikon, to name a few. And Woo works hard to prepare each and every side dish herself and makes them fresh every day.

Top Left: The author can’t wait to liven up her palate with Orine Sarang Chae’s delicious banchan served with every meal.

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“Everyone loves the white kim chee, especially since it’s not spicy. Cucumber kim chee is also popular,” Woo states, adding that her personal favorite is spicy daikon.

Whatever your favorite may be, let the banchan spice up your palate for the hearty meal to come! Trust me, Orine Sarang Chae knows just what you need to feed your mind, body and soul!

Orine Sarang Chae 905 Keeamoku St. 955.0646

Million Restaurant Upon opening the doors to Million Restaurant, a million if not more delicious and exotic aromas quickly intrigued my senses. With friendly staffers cooking up piping-hot meat on the grill, it wasn’t long before the intensified craving for authentic Korean food socked me right in the stomach.

Owners Chang Hyun Park and Angela Park started this family business in 1989, and since then have been serving patrons a taste of Korea straight from the restaurant’s Sheridan Street location.

Kalbi is one of the specialties here, along with the boiling hot stews that will definitely work up a sweat. Whether you prefer the chefs cooking up a kalbi order in the kitchen or cooking it yourself on the yakiniku grill, the choice is yours. And no matter what your preference is, the choice still equates to one mouth-watering meal.

Since Korean favorites such as the popular bul go gi beef and chicken as well as the fish juhn plates are more than enough to appease any appetite, no highquality Korean meal is at all convincing without the many side dishes.

“We have a round onion salad served with daikon wraps, potato salad, our homemade kim chee, steamed egg, daikon kim chee, bean sprouts with sesame seed oil, steamed green beans, raw crab, Korean style shredded pork and Taegu,” says Angela Park.

With a diversity of banchan to choose from, any foodie will soon find a favorite.

“Potato salad, steamed egg and taegu are recommended for first-timers who haven’t tried many Korean side dishes before,” she adds.

As for those who are a bit more experienced and can take the heat when it comes to Korean cuisine, the kim chee and the daikon kim chee are absolute musthaves. Park also let me in on an inside secret that any kim chee lover will

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3 1 The banchan at Million Restaurant is second to none. All side dishes are homemade and the kim chee tastes best when aged.

2 From mild and sweet to spicy and hot, there’s a wide variety of banchan at Frog House Restaurant.

3 Loyal customers return time and time again just to savor all the flavors found in Orine Sarang Chae’s homemade banchan.

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undoubtedly relish. While most foods are best when served fresh, she says kim chee tastes the finest when served at least one day old.

“Yet our Korean customers can’t get enough of the raw crab,” Park says. And while it may be considered an acquired taste for some, it’s quite alluring to the eye, as it’s seasoned with just the right amount of shoyu and chili pepper.

A total of six side dishes come with any meal when ordering from the kitchen or a barbecue plate. If you choose to go yakiniku style, however, the fresh round onion salad also is included with the array of banchan.

Here’s a tip: Banchan tastes best with lots of meat and plenty of rice, so work up a gigantic appetite and keep bowls of those fluffy carbs coming!

Frog House Restaurant

By now you must know that it’s a tried and true Korean custom to have banchan with every meal, so it’s no surprise that Frog House Restaurant on Kalakaua Avenue serves up some stiff competition in regard to some of the best Korean side dishes in town.

Owner Jeannie Bae took over the Frog House last year and says customers love ordering the delicious kalbi plate and cooking up their meals fresh atop the yakiniku grill — and while all of that is grand, I couldn’t resist the urge to marvel in the banchan before me.

“The lunch plate comes with six different side dishes, while dinner comes with seven,” Bae explains, noting that rice also is included with every meal.

For starters, the eggplant banchan is irresistible to the palate. Seasoned with Million Restaurant sesame oil, a dash of salt and onions, the 626 Sheridan St. side dish is a top choice among Koreans, 596.0799 according to Bae. And surprisingly, it’s

not very spicy.

Many locals, however, gravitate toward the fishcake, which is smooth in texture and sweeter in flavor — a great choice when choosing to play it safe in the world of spicy, hot Korean cuisine.

However, if you can handle the heat, opt for the radish, cucumber and jalapeño peppers. Now, this will most certainly awaken all your senses.

“It’s flavored with vinegar and shoyu; it’s really spicy,” Bae states.

With that, I took her word for it and decided I needed to work my way up to that ultimate level of fiery hotness. Not quite there yet, I was quite satisfied with the cucumber kim chee and tasty choy sum, expertly seasoned with sesame seed oil, salt and sesame seeds.

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t Aloha Tower Marketplace, Chai’s Island Bistro has been home to top Hawaiian entertainers through good times and bad, booming economy and recession alike.

For the past 12 years, the sounds of The Brothers Cazimero, Sistah Robi, Willie K, Jerry Santos, Makaha Sons, Teresa Bright and many others have flowed from Chai Chaowaseree’s corner restaurant at the Tower.

This month, ukulele phenomenon Jake Shimabukuro takes to the tiny stage inside the glittering restaurant for a private concert that includes a four-course dinner.

I sat down with Chai to chat about Shimabukuro’s upcoming performance, and how live music is as much the soul of Chai’s as Hawaii regional cuisine.

Jo McGarry: You’ve had music here since you opened. But in 1998, live Hawaiian music didn’t really have a home in Honolulu. What was it that made you want to bring in such great performers?

Chai: I knew from having Singha Thai, where we have Thai dancers, that live entertainment works in a restaurant. And I wanted the music to reflect the food — the flavors of Hawaii regional cuisine. But I also knew I couldn’t afford to do it!

Jo: That didn’t deter you, though.

Chai: No, I just kept asking people, “who’s the best, who would be good to play here?” So we asked Barry Flanagan of Hapa, and he said that he’d love to do it. You see, there wasn’t really any venues for live music then. A month later, I thought I’d ask The Brothers Cazimero, even though I knew we couldn’t afford them. Robert also said he’d love to help us. They’ve been playing every Wednesday ever since. And that’s been more than 10 years now. They are so incredibly professional. They are never late, and Robert understands the audience so well. If people are talking, he sings back from the mic and sings so quietly. If people want to listen, then he sings to them.

Jo: It seems to me that each musician brings something different to the restaurant.

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Chai: Yes, they do. All of them. On Sundays, Melveen Leed plays. She has a lot of friends who come to see her, a lot of old timers in the entertainment industry, so there are many people who come and sing with her, play music and dance.

On Mondays, Jerry Santos plays. He tells wonderful stories, and people love to listen to him

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and watch the hula dancers. On Wednesdays, we have Sistah Robi, On Fridays, Makaha Sons, and Saturdays it’s Danny Couch.

Sometimes Willie K comes.

Chai: Yes, we do a set menu for the evening. It’s $69 for a four-course meal that includes sautéed Kona baby abalone, blackened ahi heart of palm salad or our signature combination platter of crab cakes, fresh ahi katsu and jumbo black tiger prawns. Then there’s soup or salad, and the entrees include steamed fresh onaga, or our lobster and scallop pot pie, deconstructed beef tenderloin or Mongolian-style lamb chops. And, of course, dessert.

Jo: What’s Jake like when he performs at such an intimate venue?

Jo: Willie K is a mesmerizing performer. I just saw him recently and was astounded by his talent.

Chai: He’s very personable. He always comes in early and goes around every single table and says Chai: Yes, he is incredible. He is a truly a one- hello and thank you. He has his picture taken with everyone — he is the nicest man ever. man show, and whenever he comes to play everyone is reJo: And then the next day ally, really excited you’re right back to some of Hawaii’s top entertainers again.

Jo: And then there’s Jake.

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Chai: Oh, did you see when he performed with Bette Midler for the queen of England? I was so happy and so proud of him.

You know, he’s been playing here at the restaurant since he was a little kid. And he is still the most humble guy.

Jo: How many times does he play here?

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Cost: Tickets $69. Includes four-course dinner.

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Where: Chai: Last year he played twice; we were very lucky. This is the first concert of the year on Jan. 13. Hopefully, he’ll be able to do another one in 2011.

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Jo: Are you sold out already?

Chai: Not yet, but maybe today we will be! Jake is a rock star in Japan. He’s like Michael Jackson. So as soon as we say he is playing, the reservations come in immediately. Japanese tourists can’t really believe they get to see him up close.

Chai: You know, we are very blessed here with the musicians. So many people want to come and play and help us. Even Na Leo has been so supportive. One time they just came and played for 30 minutes in exchange for dinner. And Kealii Reichel, too. The thing is, you never know who might come in to sing and play. I think it’s because after all these years we’re like family to each other .

Jo: I think it might also be that they love you, and the fact that you give back and support our community so much.

Chai: (Laughs). Yes, but they have to pay their bills. They can only love so much! And without the music, Chai’s would not be the same. The music is the soul of my restaurant. The food is good, but we are not Chai’s Island Bistro without the music.

Jo: And they get dinner, too.

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f you need any evidence of the popularity of Kozo Sushi, stop by one of the five Oahu locations any day at lunchtime and you’ll quickly become part of the crowd. Inexpensive pricing, a wide variety of sushi and fast, friendly service make Kozo hard to beat when you’re craving sushi but don’t have a huge budget — or lots of time.

On the menu, you’ll find a selection that offers everything from Hosomaki (six pieces from $1.25) to eight-piece lunch boxes (from $5.59) and specials that include Spicy Ahi Don ($6.15), Salmon Ikura Don ($6.99) and Ebi Tempura Soba with hot or cold noodles ($5.50). A humble Spam Sushi costs just $1.98, and a popular kid’s pack that includes futomaki and nigiri is just $3.50.

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For those celebrating the end of the holidays with family and friends today, party platters are a huge hit. A 36-piece Sukeroku Plate with 12 pieces of inari sushi and 24 pieces of futomaki is just $18.50, and the gigantic 98-piece Kamaaina platter, complete with inari, maki and hosomaki sushi, is $42. Most platters are available immediately — for larger platters such as the Kamaaina Plate, order two hours in advance.

To find the Kozo Sushi nearest to you, visit www.kozo sushihawaii.net.

Right: Kozo Sushi lunch boxes include Philly Maki (eight pieces for $4.99), Spicy Ahi Maki ($5.99) and Spicy Crunchy Maki ($6.25).

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n a former garage on Nuuanu Avenue, Patrick Ching draws crowds of enthusiastic diners to his humble storefront for some of the city’s favorite Thai food.

We stopped by and asked regular diners Bruce Nakaoka and Eric Martinson what they’d recommend from the menu.

Eric Martinson: “I come here about once a month or so for lunch. Today I’m having a favorite — the basil chicken — which is nice and spicy. I love it! It’s good food and it’s conven-

ient to town. I almost always order the basil chicken, or the basil shrimp. Today we’re having summer rolls, too.

Ever ything I’ve tried here has been good; I’d recommend it, especially for the atmosphere, which is pretty eclectic and cool.”

Bruce Nakaoka: “I live in the neighborhood, and we’d actually come by more often, but it’s always crowded! We come to Sam’s Deli right next door a lot and that’s how we discovered Bangkok Chef. We’re always looking for good, hole-in-the-wall places, and this one really quali-

fies. Today I’m having the eggplant chicken, which is very good. The prices are great and it’s pretty healthy food for the most part. I like the pad Thai noodles, and the curries are always good, too.

There a lot to recommend.”

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The fact that Sekiya’s is still f you’re superstitious about going strong 75 years later is a getting the new year off to a testament to the dedication of healthy and prosperous start, the family. you may want to head down to “I don’t think our grandparSekiya’s Restaurant and ents thought about the restauDelicatessen, where kuromame rant continuing through generis being served from today until ations. They just put their it runs out. The traditional heads down and worked Japanese dish of black beans through it,” Morihara says. boiled in sweet water with chestToday, it’s the consistency of nuts and then simmered for family-favorite dishes that hours has long been a holiday keeps lines at the deli long and staple at Sekiya’s. the restaurant busy, particu“We’ve been making it for larly on rainy, cool days. decades,” says owner Joy “A lot of the recipes are basiMorihara. “I believe that we have cally the same as they were in one of the best-tasting kuromy grandmother’s day,” mame on the island, and our cusMorihara says. “The sukiyaki, tomers seem to think so, too.” Above: Fried chicken remains a favorite among loyal customers of Sekiya’s. the teriyaki, the saimin …

You can order kuromame as a nothing has really changed. I side dish for a few dollars, or by the pound for $19. But you’d better hurry if old restaurant has been making these and think people like the consistency and the you want a taste of the delicacy this year, as dozens of other popular dishes since open- home cooking, the fact that nothing is frozen. ing as a small okazuya in 1935.

And maybe the fact that it really is the kind of supplies are limited.

“My grandparents just made the kind of food your grandmother would cook for you.”

“We cook the beans all day long, and they It’s also the kind of food that you might have a really good, sweet flavor,” says food that they liked to eat and shared it with Morihara. “But once they’re gone, we can’t everyone,” Morihara says. “And the store crave, but never attempt to cook at home. make any more. We only have a limited sup- gradually grew from a simple okazuya to a Dishes such as Ozoni ($6.95), Abekawa Mochi ($5.95), Sukiyaki Udon ($14.55), ply of beans. When we run out of this batch, full restaurant.”

Nitsuke Butterfish ($15.55) and Beef Tomato we’re done.” ($10.45) are all house specialties.

There are plenty of other reasons Sekiya’s Oxtail soup ($12.75) is to stop by Sekiya’s, including one of the restaurant’s sampling traditional biggest attractions. favorites such as “People come ozoni and for the saimin; mochi. The it’s proba75-year-

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bly the most widely served dish, and then the oxtail soup is next,” Morihara says.

No one at Sekiya’s is really sure what makes the soup so popular.

“We don’t know,” laughs Morihara, who admits that while the recipe is a closely guarded secret, it’s not one that the loyal customers request much. “We don’t really get people asking for the secret because I don’t think people have the time to make it. The oxtail is so tender and the soup is very flavorful, but people just don’t have the time to make these kinds of dishes at home.

That’s why they come here.”

Customers make the drive in from Waimanalo and Mililani, and some of them come every day. “We see the same people ordering the same food every day,” says Morihara, who admits that, at the deli counter, dozens of customers don’t even need to order. “The staff just asks them if they want the same as usual, and they say yes.”

A Combination Special ($14.95) that features a choice of two entrees including ahi tempura, mahimahi, beef teriyaki, fried ahi, yakitori chicken, fried oysters, marinated fried chicken, netsuke butterfish and tonkatsu — each plate comes with rice, miso soup, tsukemono and tea — offers an easy way to order if you’re going for the first time.

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“It’s good when people can’t decide what to eat,” Morihara says.

At the entrance to the restaurant, a busy deli counter offers dishes that are found in only a handful of Japanese-style delis scattered around the islands: potato mac salad, fried chicken, sushi selections, char sui, chow funn, hot dogs, nishime, butterfish belly, namasu, gobo and fried noodles are just a few of the dozens of deli selections. Cone sushi and hash tempura may be two of the bestselling items served from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.

In a city where mom-and-pop restaurants are disappearing as fast as chain restaurants are spreading, the family-owned operation known as Sekiya’s remains. So what makes the restaurant have such long-lasting power?

“It’s some luck, some good food,” Morihara explains, “and a lot of very loyal customers for whom we are very grateful.”

1 Sekiya’s oxtail soup is proclaimed by many to be the best in town.

2 & 3 At the Sekiya deli, specialties include gobo, hash tempura, shrimp tempura, cone sushi, fried chicken and namasu.

4 Bento selections come with fried chicken, namasu, noodles, sushi, teri beef and hot dog.

5 At the deli counter are Lance Mita, Gemma Imamura and owner Joy Morihara.

Sekiya’s Restaurant and Delicatessen Where: 2746 Kaimuki Ave., Honolulu

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raditionally, all of the restaurants in the Ruth’s Chris Steak House chain use local ingredients whenever possible.

In its Hawaii locations, Ruth’s Chris continues the tradition by using the freshest available island ingredients, including Hamakua and Kamuela tomatoes, Kahuku sweet corn, Hawaiian salt, and opakapaka and ahi caught locally.

“Regionally, the chain tries to use local products whenever it can,” says Emi Chang Espinda, director of sales and marketing for Ruth’s Chris in Hawaii. “We want to be able to support our local farmers and community.”

The 45-year-old prime steakhouse franchise, with locations in 34 states and 15 international cities, opened its first restaurant in Hawaii in 1989. It now has five locations here: at Oahu’s Restaurant Row and Waikiki Beach Walk, at Kohala’s Mauna Lani resort on the Big Island, and in Lahaina Center and The Shops at Wailea on Maui. “The great thing is that you can go to a Ruth’s Chris in Hawaii, or one in Beverly Hills, Atlanta or Toronto, and you know your expectations will be met,” says Espinda.

Known for exceptional quality, the restaurant was founded in 1965 by Ruth Fertel, a single moth-

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1 A couple celebrate their wedding anniversary by sampling one of Ruth’s Chris Steak House’s sweet desserts.

2 The Barbecued Shrimp is one of the entrees diners may select as part of the Sizzlin’ Prime Time Menu ($39.95).

3 Ruth’s Chris Steak House’s much-loved Crabcakes.

4 The steaks at Ruth’s Chris are all USDA prime.

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er who spent her life savings to purchase Chris Steak House, a New Orleans eatery. All of the beef at Ruth’s Chris is USDA prime, selected from the top 2 percent in the country. “What sets us apart is that our steaks are served hot,” Espinda explains. “We broil them in a special 1,800-degree oven and serve them on 500-degree plates.

When they come out of the kitchen, they come out sizzling.”

That’s a popular word at Ruth’s Chris. The restaurant’s Sizzlin’ Prime Time Menu, a special threecourse meal which includes soup or salad, side dish, entrée and dessert, is available from 5 to 6 p.m. daily. For $39.95, diners may choose an entrée from a list that includes an 8-ounce Petite Filet, Stuffed Chicken Breast, Barbecued Shrimp, and the Chef’s Fresh Island Fish Selection. For $49.95, entrée choices include an 11-ounce Filet with Grilled Shrimp a broiled Veal Chop served with hot and sweet peppers, or a 16ounce Rib-eye.

The selection of side dishes includes Mashed Potatoes, Creamed Spinach, Broccoli, Sautéed Mushrooms, or Local Broiled Tomatoes. Dessert is a choice among ice cream, sorbet or Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce. Diners may add entrée complements to their meals as

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Wednesdays, the restaurant offers 25 percent off any bottle of wine on its extensive list, which boasts more than 250 domestic and international labels. “That’s been very popular with our guests, as we have a lot of wonderful wines you can’t get in stores,” says Espinda. Recommendations from the restaurant’s extensive selection include Joseph Phelps Cabernet, Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet, and BV Tapestry from Beaulieu Vineyards, a blend of five

Bordeaux varietals. Ruth’s Chris also hosts visiting winemakers at tasting dinners and educational sessions.

Each of the restaurant’s five Hawaii locations features separate rooms for groups and parties of 10-50 people, and a special Private Dining Menu for their events. “The rooms are perfect for celebrations and business dinners,” notes Espinda.

Like many restaurants, Ruth’s Chris has a website (www.ruthschris.com); a special site is in development for the Hawaii locations. Each Hawaii restaurant has its own Facebook page, which often includes photos of diners who celebrate special occasions at Ruth’s Chris. “We do a really great job on birthdays!” says Espinda. “When guests come in, we have a glass of champagne waiting for them, flowPhotos courtesy of Ruth’s Chris Steak House ers on the table, and we give

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well: bleu cheese crust, au poivre sauce and sweet and hot peppers are all available for $3.95 per selection.

“We’ve noticed that both locals and visitors are taking advantage of this special,” Espinda reports. “We also have Happy Hour from 5 to 7 p.m. daily in our lounge, with appetizer and drink specials (may vary from restaurant to restaurant).” A favorite signature drink is the Ruth’s Chris Sizzlin’ Cosmo ($12.50), made with cranberry juice, Absolut Mandarin, Grand Marnier and sweet and sour, dramatically served in a martini glass and a cloud of smoke.

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them flaming strawberries. If it’s an anniversary, they get either chocolatecovered strawberries or mini chocolate cupcakes. Our record was probably 50 birthdays and anniversaries in one night!”

Above: Executive chef Leighton Miyakawa with entrees that include sauteed mushrooms, garlic mashed potatoes, strawberry sorbet, 16-ounce rib-eye, steak house salad and Langtry wine.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House Locations: Five on Oahu, the Big Island and Maui

Call: 599.3860 Web: www.ruthschris.com

New Year’s Special

Featuring

Ala Moana Food Court Open Now Try our Signature Dish….

The Royal Platter – Serves 2 4 Lamb Chops, 8 Garlic Shrimp, Greek Salad, Greek Fries, Hummus, Pita Bread, Baklava.

BYOB (no corkage fee)

Waikiki Location

Kuromame is a sweet black bean.

It is traditionally eaten as part of a New Year meal to bring good fortune.

Black Goat Pot Stew & Pork Bone with Potato Soup Lunch Specials & Plates starting at $5.99

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

SEKIYA’S RESTAURANT & DELICATESSEN

Opening Soon!

www.thefatgreek.net

3040 Waialae Ave (corner of St. Louis & Waialae) 734-0404 Open daily 11am-10pm • take-out and catering available

Serving Hawaii for 75 Years!

2746 Kaimuki Ave

1604 Kalakaua Ave • 951-9370

732-1656

Mon–Sat: 11 am - 2 am • Sun: 11 am - 10 pm

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tions, and lunch and dinner plate options help even the most indecisive diner. Lunch plates of Sweet Sour Spare Ribs, Pot Roast Pork, Pork Chop Suey and Crispy Won Ton, for example, are just $7, and a dinner plate of Sweet and Sour Spare Ribs, Cold Ginger Onion Chicken, Beef Broccoli, Crispy Won Ton and rice costs just 75 cents more.

“On any day when we feature the specials, we always sell plenty,” says owner Aaron Fong.

House specialties include Lamb Stew, Orange Pork Chops, Seafood with Fish Maw Soup, and daily specials include Duck Noodle Soup, Chicken Chow Funn, Roast Duck Wo Mein, Roast Duck and Ginger on Rice, and Chicken with Oyster Sauce Noodle. Go any rainy Monday and you’ll find almost every table with at least one order of Boneless Minute Chicken Cake Noodle ($7.50).

“It’s very popular on Mondays,” says Fong of the dish that comes with a choice of noodles.

“Customers can choose the boneless chicken with Hong Kong-style, saimin or regular chow mein-style noodles.”

Open for more than 50 years, Golden Duck now has a new location in Kahala ( on the site formerly occupied by Tony Roma’s).

Similar specials and an equally diverse menu of Chinese favorites are available daily.

Golden Duck Chinese Restaurant Where: 1221 S. King St., Honolulu

Call: 597.8088

Hours: Open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Left: Golden Duck Chinese Restaurant, a familiar landmark on South King Street.

Below: Boneless Minute Chicken Cake Noodle ($7.50) comes with a choice of several noodle styles.

Special New Year’s 4 Course Menu Tahitian Luau Crab Soup Smoked Salmon Caesar Salad New York Steak and Maine Lobster Thermidor Wahiawa Pineapple Cheesecake

$49.95 per person

Available December 31 thru January 2

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

every Monday from 5:30 till all gone!

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Proper Attire Required

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Reservations Recommended

580 Nimitz Hwy. 545-7979

www.hyshawaii.com

2440 Kuhio Ave.

922 5555

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Crazy for Wahoo’s in Kahala

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ans of the casual Wahoo’s Fish Taco on Ward Avenue will be happy to hear that at the newest location in Kahala there seems to be even more fun on the menu. Live music and a full bar that’s open until midnight on weeknights and 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday gives the Kahala restaurant a more vibrant appeal than ever.

“We make everything from scratch at our bar, and we’re really proud to say our margaritas are made with fresh-squeezed ingredients,” says Kahala store manager Randall Transfiguracion. “We even make our own sweet and sour inhouse.”

With pupu served until midnight from Sunday to Thursday, and until 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday there’s even more reason to drop by the newest Wahoo’s, especially after seeing a movie at nearby Kahala Mall.

At Kahala, you’ll find the same fresh, fun food on a menu that includes soft tacos, soups, salads, sandwiches and specialty Wahoo’s Bowls (meats, fish or veggie entrees served over rice and black or spicy Cajun white beans).

If you’re trying Wahoo’s for the first time, you may want to go for its No. 2 Combo — tacos or enchiladas filled with anything from blackened or flame-broiled fish to sautéed teriyaki vegetables, grilled chicken, sautéed shrimp, marinated steak or pot-braised pork. The combo plate comes with ahee rice (Wahoo’s signature rice) and a choice of black beans or spicy Cajun-style white beans.

If you’re a healthier eater, then

you’ll like Wahoo’s approach — fat is pulled from the pork, and beans aren’t the lard-filled, refried variety. The No. 5 Combo Plate is a big seller, too, where the taco or enchilada plate comes with any choice of filling and three taquitos with rice and beans.

“We have live music on

Wahoo’s Fish Taco Where: 4614 Kilauea Ave., Kahala Call: 732.9229

Where: 940 Auahi St., Ward Centers Call: 591.1646

Tuesdays and Fridays from 6 to 9 p.m.,” says Transfiguracion, “and on Wednesday nights we have a balloon artist who’s here from 5 to 7 to entertain kids.”

Flat screen TVs play sports throughout the day, and Wahoo’s beachy bar is a great place to catch your favorite team — and a freshly made margarita.

Below Left: Margaritas with fresh ingredients are available at the newly opened Wahoo’s.

Below Right: The bright, beachy Wahoo’s offers the same menu as the Ward location, with flat screen TVs outdoor seating and a full bar.

Right: The new Wahoo’s location is at Kahala Korner, 4614 Kilauea Ave.

Healthy & Fresh Ingredients SHABU SHABU Restaurant

January Special $4.99

20% OFF

2 Spring Rolls & 1 Summer Roll Offer valid on dine-in orders only. Must present coupon.

Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons. Exp 1/31/11

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

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488-4900

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942-5008 BYOB (no corkage fee)

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Far Right: The Udon Bowl ($9.95, $12.95) has long been a customer favorite.

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As a New Year’s gift to its loyal customers, Hanaki is offering a 10 percent discount on orders made during dinner hours Monday and Wednesday nights now through Jan. 31.

“We really hope people try the shabu shabu,” says manager Mark Mitsuyoshi. “Right now, we have six soup flavors, but there are endless ways to combine the many food items and dipping sauces. You can create any type of thing you want.”

From a light seaweed-based Konbu udon soup to the beef-based special Spicy recipe, the soup bases offer a wide range from which to start your meal. Each costs $5, and you can kick up the heat level and add extra spice for no extra charge.

Vegetables, meats, seafood and noodles are arranged by color-coded bowls and plates, which range in price from $2.50 to $4.50 depending on the size and content of your selection.

There also is a variety of Udon Bowls ($9.95 and $12.95) and Donburi ($11.95) from which to choose. One to try is the popular Nabeyaki Udon ($12.95), an assortment of shrimp tempura, chicken, egg and vegetables over fat, soft udon noodles. Ramen noodles may be substituted in any udon dish.

In order to continue offering a wide array of fresh and unique dishes, menu items and prices are subject to change without prior notice.

Hanaki Shabu Shabu 2756 Woodlawn Drive 988.1551 Free parking available Open 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 510 p.m.

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ast year Hanaki Shabu Shabu transformed from an all-you-can-eat buffetstyle restaurant to one that is serving up the latest cooking craze, shabu shabu.

To ensure that Hanaki would be on the razor’s edge of this latest cooking trend, longtime manager Mark Mitsuyoshi traveled to Japan to study up on what makes shabu shabu, well, shabu shabu.

“We traveled to Taiwan to experience their wide variety of Asianstyle shabu shabu,” Mitsuyoshi says.

He returned with a wealth of knowledge in the dish that allows customers to create their own meals at their table by using a hot pot of soups and sauces of their choosing.

Mitsuyoshi suggests first-timers start with the medium-heat Sukiyaki base, a sweet and salty medley of sugar and shoyu, or the pleasingly creamy Curry. Add noodles, seafood, tofu, lamb, pork, chicken, vegetables or any of the other dozens of fresh, flavorful ingredients to concoct your very own soup.

“But if you don’t want, we have added an a la carte menu with shrimp tempura, chicken kara age, fish katsu, tako yaki, shoyu chicken, shoyu tofu, homemade gyoza and deep-fried oysters,” he says. Combination Plates cost $9.95 for choice of two items, $12.95 choice of three, and each plate is served with rice and miso soup.

recipe

Ozoni Soup Serves 8 people

by Chef Chai Chaowasaree

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n America, turkey is to Thanksgiving as ozoni soup is to New Year’s Day in Japan. We have a tradition making ozoni soup on New Year’s morning.

This is the first meal of the day. In Japan, eating this soup is an important tradition as a family. It symbolizes longevity, sticking together as a family, prosperity, and good health.

Enjoy!

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Ingredients • 4 quarts chicken stock • 6 ounces skinless chicken breasts • 4 pieces kombu (about 3 inches long)

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3 tablespoons hon dashi 8 fresh shiitake mushrooms 8 Manila clams 8 pieces Satoimo (Baby Taro) 1 1/2 cups carrots, peeled and sliced into 2-inch strips 1 1/2 cups daikon, peeled and sliced into 2-inch strips 2 cups mizuna, cut about 4 inches in length 2 cups choi-sum, cut about 2 inches long 1 package red kamaboko (fish cake), thin slices 1 package mochi (pounded rice cake)

• 2 tablespoons Aloha shoyu

minutes or until items are cooked.

Directions • Combine chicken and chicken stock and bring to boil. Remove scum, simmer for 10 minutes, add dried scallops here, if you prefer, then lower heat and add kombu. Cook for about 30 minutes on low heat.

• Put a few mochi into toaster and toast until puffy.

• While stock is cooking, wash and drain all vegetables.

• In a steamer, steam Satoimo, carrot, daikon and Manila clams for about 10

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• Remove chicken from stock and place on a plate. While chicken is cooling, strain the soup with cheesecloth. Add carrots and daikon and cook until tender. Add chicken, mushrooms, choisum, mizuna, kamaboko, toasted mochi, clams and shoyu.

f the happy young woman about to take a bite in this photo looks familiar to you, it’s because she’s Dining Out’s Alana Folen. We can’t tell if she’s smiling because she’s about to indulge in her favorite thing to do, eating at restaurants, or because she is Dining Out’s new editor! Restaurants all over Oahu recognize her as the “Ono, You Know” gal. But beginning this week, you’ll get Alana’s take on all your favorite Dining Out restaurants as the editor of Hawaii’s best foodie guide.

Alana takes over for Jo McGarry, who did a remarkable job as Dining Out’s first editor. Jo has decided to pursue other interests and we wish her all the best in her future endeavors.

As for Alana, she’s proven to be quite the globetrotter, traveling to foreign lands such as Korea, Canada, Italy, Greece, France, Switzerland, Japan, Thailand and Germany, to name a few, as well as across the United States. Her love of food knows no geographical boundaries and now, much to our delight, she will be bringing you her passion for eating throughout the pages of Dining Out. So eat, play and love (food) with Alana Folen, editor of Dining Out.

15% OFF

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Hong Kong Dim Sum & Regular Menu Items Excludes set menus; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, Char Siu & other specials. Not to be combined with any other offer. Expires 1/31/11.

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant Liliha Square by Times Supermarket

524-1628

Celebrating 10 Years!

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

15% OFF(Charge) • 25% OFF(Cash) Dim Sum & Reg. Menu Dine In Special!

10% OFF(Charge) •15% OFF(Cash) Happy Day Chinese Restaurant 3553 Waialae Avenue

738-8666

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Symbol Key Breakfast

Atlantis Seafood & Steak

Lunch

2284 Kalakaua Avenue 922-6868

Tropics Bar & Grill

La Palme D’or

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

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

Willows, The

Napoleon’s Bakery

901 Hausten St. 952-9200

Dinner

Located inside of Zippy’s

After Midnight d.k Steakhouse

Alcohol served

2552 Kalakaua Ave., Waikiki Marriott Beach Hotel 931-6280

Online

BAKERY

Dinner Menu

2752 Woodlawn Dr. Manoa Marketplace 988-4310

JapaneseChinese Cuisine

2 Choice Teishoku Combo

16.75 Served with rice,

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miso soup, two side dishes, and pickles.

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Dinner Hours:

6PM to 10PM TUE to SUN

Shrimp Tempura Set

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

Japanese Home Style Restaurant “Hinone Mizunone” Please enjoy the KAMADAKIGOHAN cooked completely by “Ogama”.

TEL.

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www.fujio-food.com

TURKEY

HAM WITH PINEAPPLE RAISIN SAUCE.

$

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(Monday Closed)

593-2064

Monday-Sunday LUNCH 10:30AM-2:30PM • DINNER 5PM-11PM

3579 Waialae Avenue 737-8820

TAX

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841-0931

Also Available Curry, Steak & Pasta

1334 Young St.

129 +

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14 –16 LBS TURKEY, STUFFING & GRAVY ONLY

5599+

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HOLIDAY HAM 5 LBS PRE-SLICED

LUNCH SPECIAL!

Choose from • Broiled Sanma • Broiled Saba • Fried Oyster • Ebi Fry • Saba Nitsuke • Chicken Katsu • Aji Fry • Karaage • Pork Ginger • Sizzling Hamburger Steak • Tempura • Tonkatsu and many more!

1-Choice Teishoku & Ala Carte menu also available Ozoni will be served 1st week of January during lunch

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

Fendu Boulangerie

Catering

Happy New Year!

Panya

INCLUDES: TURKEY, STUFFING, GRAVY AND MASHED POTATOES. AVAILABLE AT KAMEHAMEHA SHOPPING CENTER

841-0931 AND KENNY’S HAWN BBQ AT

ROYAL HAWAIIAN SHOPPING CENTER

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Magic in Paradise featuring

Breakfast

MARK MAURICIO Wednesday Evenings

7 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Dinner

5 p.m. - 10 p.m.

For information or tickets

call 955-9676 or visit www.halekoa.com

Valet Parking Available

Breaking Surf, Breathtaking Sunsets, and Unbelievable Ocean Front Dining at Reasonable Prices.

For Reservations:

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WHERE TO DINE BUFFET

Makino Chaya

Aloha Tower Mkt place 585-6360 Westridge Mall 486-5100

CAFE

CATERERS A Catered Experience

Anytime Cafe

Camellia Buffet

94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd.

677-7744

Market City Shopping Center 2919 Kapiolani Blvd 735-3888

930 McCully St. 951-0511/0611

Makitti

2380 Kuhio Ave. 923-2260

Koko Cafe 590 Farrington Hwy 692-9880

Kahai Street Kitchen

Hale Koa Hotel, 2055 Kalia Road 955-0555 Call for eligibility details.

949-4321

Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine Yakiniku Camellia Buffet 2494 S. Beretania St. 944-0449

237 Kalihi Street, 845-0320

Signature dishes offered as Daily Specials Open for Plate Lunch Tue - Fri 10:30am - 1:30pm Mini Okinawan Sweet Potato & Kalua Pork Cakes

Ricotta Stuffed Chicken

Soft Shell Crab Alfredo

DINE IN – TAKE-OUT Catering from casual to exquisite events

Catering Available Everyday!

237 KALIHI ST.

(Corner of Kahai and Kalihi)

ph 845-0320 fax 842-4273 kahaistreet-kitchen.com

941-2835 1936 S. King St. L o c a l Ja p a n e s e S t y l e D i n i n g D i n n e r 5 - M i d n i g h t • L a t e P u p u s 10 - 2 a m KIDS EAT FREE

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801 Dillingham (next to Costco)

MONDAY & TUESDAY KIDS - Ages 2 to 7 years old.

1 Child per Adult

Hanaki

94-300 Farrington Hwy, Waipahu (next to Savers)

951-MAXS (6297)

Since 1945

TRY OUR

Shabu Shabu

OF

THE Available January 1st!

Celebrate 2011!

10% OFF

Monday & Wednesday Nights!

Not to be combined with any other offer. expires 1/31/11 11:30 am-2:30 pm; 5 pm-10 pm (Closed Tuesdays)

MANOA MARKETPLACE (Tons of FREE Parking) 988-1551

A delightful combination.

Haupia filling layered between Chocolate chiffon cake, topped with stripes of Haupia and Chocolate.

Price slightly higher at Ala Moana, Pearlridge and Kahului.

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Happy Day Chinese Restaurant

Mandalay (The)

Duck Yun

3553 Waialae Ave. 738-8666

1055 Alakea St. 525-8585

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

Hee Hing Restaurant 909 Isenberg St. 941-6641

Ala Moana Shopping Center 1450 Ala Moana Blvd.

4th Floor - Ho’okipa Terrace 947-8818

Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant

FAMILY DINING Angelo Pietro Honolulu 1585 Kapiolani Blvd. #10 941-0555

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant

Little Villlage Noodle House

111 N. King St. 521-8268

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

Maple Garden /Yen King

Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant

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

946-8833

Seafood Village Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa

449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

Golden Duck

ON ON On On at McCully

at McCully 1110 McCully St.

1113 Smith St. 545-3008

Bibas

Liliha Square 524-1628

Hale Koa Hotel, 2055 Kalia Road 955-0555 Call for eligibility details.

Delicatessen & Catering Order Now for your New Year’s Parties for Home or Office

946-2073 • 2710 South King St. www.fukuyadeli.com

1137 11th Avenue, Kaimuki 737-1937 Open everyday 11am-10pm

NIGHTLY 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Teriyaki Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.95 Daily Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$23.95 Sukiyaki Steak . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20.95 Teriyaki Steak & Chicken Combo . .$21.95 Kama‘aina & Military Discount Available (with proper ID) $

1841 Ala Moana Blvd.

Between Ilikai & Hilton Hawaiian Village

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

941-4444

EL

Orine Sarangchae

KAHEKA ST

Valid Everyday w/ad

Pizza, Stromboli,Expires Hot Subs, Pastas, Oven Baked Pastas & More!

12/18/10

LIONA ST Enter 1st driveway on right

AHANA ST

Deli Hours: Wed-Sun 6am-2pm After hours catering available

KEEAUMOKU ST

Korean Cuisine LUNCH arting SPECIALS st from $ Daily 10-3

5.99

RYCROFT ST

905-A Keeaumoku St. • 955-0646

Open Everyday 10am - 2am

BYOB

HARRO MEXICANO AIEA RESTAURANT

Now Serving Breakfast at 8am!

10% DISCOUNT

on Breakfast Menu from 8am-11am

Call now to order Tamales!

FREE Seafood Pancake & Korean Miso Soup

1 dozen $30 • 2 Dozen $55 Expires 1/15/11

Mon-Thurs 11am-9pm Aiea Shopping Center Fri & Sat 11am-10pm 99-115 Aiea Heights Dr. Next to Aiea Bowl Sunday Closed BYOB - no corkage fee

488-9727

with coupon and 2 Yakiniku Meat Orders. Expires 1/31/11.

Sam Sung Plaza • 655 Keeaumoku Street #108 Special: 3 Enchilladas for $9.99

Open from 11 am to 4 am •

949-2890

NOW OPEN

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Kit N Kitchen

JJ Bistro & French Pastry

Aloha Tower Marketplace 528-0807

739-0993

Ala Moana Center, Mauka - Mall Level 946-6388

1620 N. School St. 841-0931

451 Piikoi St. 4725 Bougainville Dr. 783-7901

Waikiki - 1850 Ala Moana Blvd • 949-4467 Waikiki - Kuhio & Lewers • 921-2400 Pearl City - Times Sq. SC • 486-4467 Kaneohe - Windward Mall • 235-4467 Hilo - Prince Kuhio Plaza • 959-2600

2nd Floor, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center 922-9333

Restaurant Epic

Kani Ka Pila Grille

Tanaka Saimin

No credit cards accepted for special menu

ALL DIM SUM

Chinese Chicken Salad Scallop Soup • 2 Live Maine Lobsters Sweet & Sour Fish Filet Peking Duck w/Bun • Whole Crispy Chicken Taro Basket Seafood Combo Chicken Cake Noodle • Rice & Dessert

OR A

3 DISCOUNT

$

when Dining Alone

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

Open New Year’s Eve 10am - 10pm And New Years Day 10am - 4pm

735-8488

Pancakes

Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine

5.99 – 8.99 $

Try our popular “Salmon Giardino”

ALL PHO

WAIMALU 485-8883

98-1277 Kaahumanu St.

BUY ONE, GET ONE

(across from Safeway)

50% OFF

BYOB

MANOA 988-5923

2752 Woodlawn Drive M-F 11a-2p; Daily 5p-9p M-Su 11a-2p; Daily 5p-9p www.paesanohawaii.com

2nd Pho of equal or lesser value expires 1/8/11

Come hungry. Leave happy.

Must Present Coupon.

ALA MOANA BLVD. • KUHIO AVE PEARL CITY • KANEOHE • HILO Ala Moana (Free Parking)

on a Second Dinner

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

Expires 1/13/11

521-8268

All You Can Eat

www.MonsoonIndiaOahu.com 941-5111

1.89

7AM-2PM

111 N. King St. near Maunakea 7am -10pm

Starting 1/3/11

$

RECEIVE A

6 DISCOUNT

$

$

Party Rooms for up to 450

Lunch hours are 12-2pm • Mon-Fri. Not to be combined with any other offer. Expires 1/31/11

94-300 Farrington Hwy 801 Dillingham Blvd.

951-6297

888 N. Nimitz Hwy #103 524-2020

924-4990

149

FILIPINO Max’s Of Manila

2169 Kalia Rd, Outrigger Reef on the Beach

$

Discovery Bay (across Ilikai) 1778 Ala Moana Blvd., Ste 213

Call the one nearest you.

1131 Nuuanu Ave. 587-7877

Special Menu for10

Open 7 days a week Dinner 5pm - 10pm Sunday Brunch Buffet 11:30am - 2:30pm

Zippy’s

Kenny’s Express

IHOP

CALL FOR DETAILS

1860 Ala Moana Blvd.

955-1764

Panya Bistro • Bakery • Bar

Kenny’s Restaurant

I Love Country Cafe

Wailana Coffee House

1010 University Avenue 942-7622

3447 Waialae Ave.

Open Everyday 10am-10pm / Except Sun & Wed 10am-9pm

2919 Kapiolani Boulevard • Market City Shopping Center

Whneirne gs

See You 1st

id

5” Pyram

$

1re9g.295 5 $

day Order one ce. in advane Only!

Limited Tim

Sunday Jan.2 nd!

Extra Dessert to Go Soup of the Day

• Fisherman Pie • Baked Cornish Hen • Baked Salmon • Asian Classic • Cheese Ravioli w/Lobster

PLUS Cr ème Brûlée (*$5 for Lamb Wellington)

$24.70 per person

Open at 5pm • Reserve your seat now!

GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE

3447 Waialae Avenue • 739-0993 • jjfrenchpastry.com

g

in Breathtak

at the Colony Surf

1st Sunday Champagne Brunch!

Choice of Appetizer A. Lao Rock & Roll B. Baked Lobster Avocado C. Escargot

Choice of One Entree

MoAr re

• Oriental Chicken Salad • 4 types of Dim Sum (Manapua, Nori Spring Roll, Pork Hash, Half Moon) • General’s Chicken • Beef and Broccoli • Stir-Fried Assorted Vegetable • Seafood Fried Rice • Dessert - Almond Float per person $ (10 people minimum)

10.95

• Chicken Salad with Oriental Dressing • Crispy Bacon Seafood Combo Wrap • Dungeness Crab - Country Style • Honey Glazed Walnut Shrimp • General Tso’s Favorite Chicken • Seasonal Chinese Green Vegetable • House Fried Rice • Dessert: Mango Pudding

$

24.95

per person (4 people minimum)

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

SeafoodvillageHyatt.com Ask about our Kama‘aina Discount

Hyatt Regency Resort& Spa-Street Level•2424 Kalakaua Ave., #102

New Menu Changes Monthly!

PLEASE CALL FOR RESERVATIONS

Hot Jazz Harpist Shareen, experience the gentle crashing waves, pure ocean breezes and awesome beauty of Hawaii.

…Only at Michel ’s

~ FREE VALET PARKING ~ ENTERTAINMENT NIGHTLY ~ 2895 Kalakaua Ave. • 923-6552 • www.michelshawaii.com

FOR BANQUETS & PRIVATE PARTIES CALL 728-3463 D I N I N G

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WHERE TO DINE FINE DINING

Top of Waikiki

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

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

Waikiki Business Plaza 2270 Kalakaua Ave. 923-3877

Restaurant Row • 599-3860 Waikiki Beach Walk 440-7910

Sam Choy’s BLC

Hy’s Steak House 2440 Kuhio Ave. 922-5555

GREEK Greek Marina

Stage Restaurant

The Fat Greek

1250 Kapiolani Blvd.

237-5429

3040 Waialae Ave. 734-0404

Aloha Tower Market Pl. 585-0011

CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR – 2011!

New Year’s Take Out Dim Sum Party

Koko Marina Shopping Center 7192 Kalanianaole Hwy. 396-8441

Spring Rolls Baked Char Siu Happy Bao 36 pc Dim Sum Platter – Shrimp Dumpling, Potstickers, Siu Mai Pepper Salt Shrimp Gon Lau Chow Mein

February 6, 2011 Sittings at 10:30AM & 12:30PM $19.99 Adults, $17.99 Seniors (60+) $13.99 Children (3-12)

$119 for ten people

Featuring Chinese New Year Jai & Gau, Hong Kong Style Dim Sum, Soup, Salads, Stir Fried Entrees & Desserts

Chinese Chicken Salad Hong Kong Dim Sum Platter Baked Char Siu Happy Bao, Shrimp Dumpling, Half Moon, Siu Mai Shrimp Taro Basket Steamed Flounder Filet with Lemon Shoyu Boneless Minute Chicken Cake Noodle Minced Beef Fried Rice

Fri,, Satt & Sun

Top Sirloin Steak, 7 oz.

Teriyaki Steak,

New Year’s Dinner Special Peking Duck Sea Kelp Fish Cake Tofu Soup Chicken Oyster Sauce Pepper Salt Shrimp Maine Lobster with Ginger Scallion Long Beans with XO Sauce Lychee Duck Braised E Mein

“Tender & Moist”

Ala Moana Center Hookipa Terrace 356-8300

#8 Yellow Chicken Curry

2nd Location in Manoa!

“The King of Steaks” “Buttered & Wined”

Romanos Macaroni Grill

Immensely Popular Plate Lunch For $5.70

New York Steak, 8 oz.

$159 Table of Ten (reg. $189) Available December 26 through January 3.

Limited to two tables of ten.

ITALIAN

Most Delicious Thai Food in Town!

Dim Sum Brunch Buffet

New Year’s Lunch Special

Monsoon India Discovery Bay (across Ilikai) 1778 Ala Moana Blvd., Ste 213 941-5112

580 N. Nimitz Hwy. 545-7979

Chai’s Island Bistro

INDIAN

Open 7 days a week 10:30am - 9pm

Excluding all coupons & other discounts.

Dine in only.

www.themandalayhawaii.com 1055 Alakea St. Free Parking - Mon- Fri after 5pm & All Day Sat & Sun 525-8585

2955 E. Manoa Rd 988-0212 1627 Nuuanu Ave 585-8839 Mon-Sat 10:30am-9pm; Sun 12n-8pm

Call for take out

Mon-Sat 10:30am-9pm; Sun Closed

www.bangkokchefexpress.com

With h “Alll You u Can n Eat” Salad d Bar! Your choice for only

1295

$

$199 Table of Ten (reg. $249) Available December 31 through January 3.

Limited to two tables of ten.

TAKE OUT PARTY PLATTERS AVAILABLE

955-1764 • OPEN 24 HOURS 1860 Blvd.

1860 Ala Ala Moana Moana Blvd.

Validated Parking

WWW.HEEHINGHAWAII.COM

449 KAPAHULU AVE., STE. 101 • 735-5544

20

11AM-3PM |

8.50

$

Featured Items Available Only At Million

ÆChicken Breast Bi Bim Naeng-Myun

SENIOR SPECIAL

OPEN

30% OFF 50% OFF

YAKINIKU

Æ

NEW YEAR’S DAY 11AM - 12 MIDNIGHT

Chicken Breast Mul-Naeng-Myun Since 1989

MILLION 596-0799 626 SHERIDAN ST. (backside of Walmart)

NEW HOURS: MON-SUN 11AM-12 MIDNIGHT |

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65 or older w/Coupon & ID. No online or photo-copied coupons.

One coupon per person.

Discounts off regular adult price.

Expires 1/31/10

Aloha Tower 585-6360 1 Aloha Tower Dr. 2nd Fl., 3 Hours Parking $1 Pearlridge 486-5100 98-150 Kaonohi St.

WHERE TO DINE Paesano Ristorante

Waimalu Plaza (across Safeway) 98-1277 Kaahumanu St. #119 485-8883

JAPANESE Manoa Marketplace 2756 Woodlawn Drive 988-1551

Chinese Cultural Plaza 536-3035

Hinone Mizunone 1345 South King St. 942-4848

Ward Centre Auahi St. Shops 596-0066

1841 Ala Moana Blvd.

941-4444

Buy one dinner entree, receive 2nd entree

Sansei Seafood Restaurant Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort 2552 Kalakaua Ave, 931-6286

Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen

1 Aloha Tower Dr. 2nd Flr. 585-6360

2746 Kaimuki Avenue 732-1656

98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

All You Can Eat Seafood Buffet

50% OFF valid Sun, Mon & Tue with ad Expires 1/11/11.

Royal Hawaiian Shpg Cntr 3rd Flr. 922-5511

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

Makino Chaya

Kobe Japanese Steak House

151 Hekili St., Kailua 230-8400

Restaurant Suntory

Kozo Sushi

Hifumi Japanese Restaurant

Z Pizza

1334 Young St. 593-2064

1936 South King St. 941-2835

Hanaki Restaurant

Manoa Marketplace 2752 Woodlawn Dr. 988-5923

Red Cafe

Kochi

Lunch Mon - Fri $8.95 Sat - Sun $10.95

KOREAN CUISINE

NATHAN AWEAU 1/7 & 21

SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE

MONDAY ......................... Jerry Santos & Hula TUESDAY.......................... Robert Cazimero & Hula WEDNESDAY ................. Brothers Cazimero THURSDAY...................... Sista Robi MELVEEN LEED SATURDAY...................... Danny Couch Every Sunday FREE VALET PARKING • www.chefchai.com • Call 585-0011

• LUNCH $14.95 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM • DINNER $21.95 3 PM -10 PM *DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGESWITH THIS AD. EXP. 1/31/11.

“Hawaii’s Only Choice for Quality Dining & Catering” • Healthy Food Prepared Fresh Daily • Low Sodium • No preservatives

590 Farrington Hwy Kapolei Marketplace

with every $50 Catering Purchase*

692-9880

*with coupon; Not to be combined with any other offer. Some restrictions apply. Expires 2/28/11.

ONE FREE

with every 5 Adult Dinner Buffet purchases.

Valid Friday-Sunday.

930 McCully St. • 951-0511 / 951-0611

DAILY BREAD SPECIALS TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

Not to be combined with any other offer.

With coupon Maximum of 10 free Dinners; Restrictions apply. Expires 2/28/11

• PRIVATE PARTY ROOM • CONVENIENT PARKING

purchases over $4

(Just Ewa of Ward Ave -- formerly Hamada Store)

FREE $10 Gift Certificate

ADULT BUFFET

$1 OFF Any Bread 885 Queen Street

CATERING SPECIAL

HO HO Chinese Cuisine

Including: Kal Bi, Sirloin, Chicken, Spicy Pork, Sashimi

Dinner Mon - Thu $14.95 Fri - Sun $17.95

ON ON at McCully 1110 McCully St. • 946-8833 (Corner of McCully & Young St.)

Must present coupon • exp. 1/6/11

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

“All Natural no added chemicals”

988-4310

2752 Woodlawn Dr. • Manoa Marketplace

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

Special Economy Menu for 10

159

$

228

New Holiday $ Menu for 10

Chinese Restaurant

Seafood Scallop Egg Soup Chinese Chicken Salad Peking Duck with Bun Abalone with Choi Sum Steamed Sea Bass with Ginger Onion Honey Walnut Shrimp Minute Chicken Cake Noodle Steamed Rice FREE Crispy Gau Gee!

(2 table limit)

Gift Certificates Available Call for details and reservations.

Find menus and $5 coupon at www.ononhawaii.com

Serving Hawaii for More Than 23 Years Full Menu Available including local favorites: Fresh Grilled Kiawe Steak & Chicken

50 Different Items to Choose From NOW SERVING

Many New And Exciting Dishes To Choose From

593-9305

www.theCateringHotline.com

524-2020 Sun-Thur 7 am - 9 pm Fri & Sat 7 am - 10 pm 888 N. Nimitz Hwy. #103

SUSHI (dinner only)

LUNCH 10:30am-2:30pm .........$14.95 DINNER 2:30pm-10pm.............$21.95

FREE PARKING!

2494 S. Beretania St. D I N I N G

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WHERE TO DINE Sumo Ramen

Tanaka of Tokyo

Kaneohe 234-6868 Kapolei 693-8808 Market City 737-1868 Kamehameha Shp Cntr 848-8186 Pearl Highlands Cntr 456-80802 99 Ranch Mapunapuna 833-3139

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

905-A Keeaumoku St. 955-0646

The Pyramid Restaurant 758 Kapahulu Avenue 737-2900

Richo 3008 Waialae Ave. 734-2222

MEXICAN

Ton Ton Ramen

Sushi Company

95-050 Farrington Hwy, Waipahu 677-5388

1111 McCully Street 947-5411

KOREAN

Sushi Ichiban

Frog House Restaurant

3579 Waialae Ave. 737-8820

1604 Kalakaua Ave. 951-9370

ton ton ramen FINE

MEDITERRANEAN

Orine Sarang Chae

RAMEN

Sikdorak Korean Restaurant

El Charro Mexicano Aiea Restaurant

Sam Sung Plaza 655 Keeaumoku St., #108 949-2890

99-115 Aiea Heights Drive 488-9727

Yakiniku Million

Wahoo’s Fish Taco

626 Sheridan St. 596-0799

940 Auahi St. #140 591-1646

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2011 from Panya!

WE DO NOT USE MSG ON ALL MENU!

Best Gift for Family of All Ages

HOUSE

BLACK SESAME TAN TAN RAMEN Homemade black sesame paste. All natural. Tender char siu, half cooked egg & green vegetable. New style in Hawaii, Healthy, less oil & No MSG. (Longterm consumption of black sesame seeds beautifies the scalp and hair as well as the skin.)

with $100 gift card purchase receive 15 pastry $$’s & a sliced cake of choice ($4 value)

8 Pastry $$’s with $50 gift card purchase

FREE GYOZA

Top shoppers of $300 gift card receives a FREE 8” New Year’s cake (up to $45 value) and (2) 15 pastry $$$’s

(3 pieces) with purchase of any regular orders 2pm - 6pm

677-5388

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Must present coupon. Not combinable with other discounts. No cash value. Offer good til 1/3/11

Ala Moana 946-6388 • 597-8880

94-050 Farrington Hwy. • Waipahu, HI 96797

Japanese Restaurant

ALA MOANA

Sidewalk Sale January 14-16, 2011

Hawaiian Roll Cake (only available during this special)

Parking along left side of Bldg and right side of bldg all stalls except 1-10

15% OFF ($15.30)

Happy New Year!

Ala Moana Center • Mall Level (Mountain side, next to Shirokiya)

www.lapalmedor-usa.com 941-6161

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

2 Shrimp & 2 Vegetable Tempura, Tonkatsu, Chicken Katsu, Chicken Teriyaki, Chicken Karaage, Beef Teriyaki, Pork Teriyaki, Ahi (plain, grilled, lightly salted, teriyaki) Includes Rice, Miso Soup, Salad &Tea FREE Ice Cream

$ 11.95

Not to be combined with any other coupons • Limited time only OPEN TUE-SUN LUNCH

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

100 N. Beretania Street #113 (Parking inside Chinese Cultural Plaza)

536-3035

w/any purchase during happy hour 2pm–5pm & 9pm –11pm, Dine-in Only Valid at both locations exp 1/6/11

Early Bird Special

12.95

$

Only

SPECIAL!

Choice of Two Entrees:

Add $3.00 for Complete Meal which includes soup or salad, ice cream

11 am - 7 pm

All Day for Locals with ID

TAKE-OUT ONLY

Specials not valid on Holidays

Lunch 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. • Dinner 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

at the old Waikiki III Theatres Parking available at the Pro-Park location Seaside Ave. Pay $2 at the Restaurant. www.atlantisseafoodsteak.com

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4230 Waialae Ave., Kahala 737-7188 • 737-7288

MON-THUR 10AM-10PM/FRI-SUN 10AM-11PM

1221 S. King St. 597-8088

10:30AM-11PM EVERYDAY

WHERE TO DINE OKAZUYA

SHABU SHABU Shabu Shabu Bangkok

Fukuya Delicatessen & Catering

“Thai Style� Hot Pot 949 Kapahulu Ave. 732-7666

2710 S. King St. 946-2073

THAI

3660 Waialae Ave. 737-1177

VIETNAMESE

Bangkok Chef

The Ocean House Restaurant

Green Papaya

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

2169 Kalia Rd., Outrigger Reef Hotel 923-2277

2919 Kapiolani Blvd.

735-8488

Pho My Lien

803 Kam Hwy. 455-5888

1518 Makaloa St. 942-5008

3660 on the Rise

Pho Kitchen

327 Keawe St. 585-9545

Souvaly Thai Cuisine

Hot Pot Shabu Shabu

PACIFIC RIM

Blue Ocean Thai

98-150 Kaonohi St. 488-4900

YOGURT Yogen Fr u¨ z

629 Keeaumoku St. 953-2340

1102 Fort Street Mall Windward Mall

Full Service Catering & Event Planning

Best d Foo e Gr ek wn! o in T

7EDDING 2ECEPTIONS s ST "IRTHDAY ,UAUS 'RADUATIONS s 7ORKSHOPS 3EMINARS AND MUCH MORE

(Limit 1 per customer.

Not combinable with other offers.

Equal or lesser value.) Exp. 1/31/11.

%XCLUSIVE CATERER FOR EVENTS HELD AT THE (AWAII /KINAWA #ENTER

396-8441

Gift ates Certific ble Availa

Koko Marina Shopping Center

bliss.

tender moments of

Phone: 677-7744 www.acateredexperience.com

*Not to be combined with any other offers. Must present coupon.

Expires 1/31/11

• Pizzas

KAILUA Dinner Daily from 5pm 949 Kapahulu Avenue (corner of Kapahulu and Kaimuki Ave.)

FRESH

SIMPLE

732-7666

AFFORDABLE

BYOB

151 Hekili St

230-8400

WARD CENTRE 1200 Ala Moana Blvd

596-0066

• Salads

Buy 1 Rustica Pizza at regular price receive the

• Rusticas

second for $5

• Pastas • Sandwiches ORGANIC

Offer valid Jan. 1-15, 2011.

One offer per customer.

Available at both locations.

Cannot be combined with other discounts.

VEGAN

GLUTEN-FREE

filet mignon,10 ounces A prime cut from the tenderloin of beef, exceptionally textured and uniquely tender.

A ďŹ ne steak. A ďŹ ne experience.

DINNER BUFFET EVERY SUNDAY 5-9PM $

1695

327 Keawe St. Free validated parking at Wet Okole.

585-9545

• Fried Dumpling Salad • Shrimp Bisque Soup.

Choice of: • Veal Chop - Pan Fried Veal Chop w/Mushroom in Marsala Demi Glaze Sauce. Served w/Pasta and Vegetables ~ OR ~ • Lobster Pasta - Lobster Meat in a Pink Sauce and Topped w/Baked Lobster Tail. • Cream Brulee.

Now accepting reservations for holiday parties.

Purchase $100 in gift cards Receive a $10 gift card as our gift to you!

2919 Kapiolani Blvd., #218

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

MARKET CITY SHPG CNTR 735-3888 D I N I N G

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tableside

tableside @ El Charro Mexicano

Left: Owner Sofia Ramirez and manager Gloria Orias put the final touches on a few dishes for customers.

Inset: The breakfast menu includes the dish Huevos Rancheros ($6.50), which comes with a soft cover of corn tortilla, beans, rice, overeasy eggs, cheese and a special sauce.

A

uthentic homemade Mexican food is offered daily at El Charro Mexicano, thanks to owners John and Sofia Ramirez. The restaurant features an impressive assortment of favorites including Chiles Rellenos with cheese ($8.99), Chicken Mole ($10.99), Ceviche ($8.99) and Chimichanga ($9.50). Muy bueno! Located at 99-115 Aiea Heights Drive, El Charro Mexicano is open for lunch and dinner. Call 488.9727.

1 | Joe Mau, Roy Kaneshiro and Miles Okano 2 | Chilaquiles ($6.50) features crispy chips with eggs and salsa, and succulent steak for $5 extra 3 | Mark Neisser, Mark Lytle and Larry Peterson 4 | Lee and Dan Hubbs 5 | Terry Rishty and Sonny Clifton 6 | Chad Morgan with Precious, Alex and Tony Linmark Photos by Lawrence Tabudlo

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