Hawaii Dining Out 08 Aug 2010

AUG. 8-14, 2010

OAH U’S AN SWE R TO YOU R APPETITE

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By Alana Folen | Photos By Leah Friel

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hat began centuries ago as a method of preserving fish, sushi or “vinegared rice” as it’s roughly translated, has evolved into the artistically creative dining experience we know today. With so many varieties to choose from, the evolution of this Japanese delicacy is alive and well across the globe, yet the traditional stylings

Above: A tasty portion of Kozo Sushi’s Tsunami Mahi resting at the end of the author’s chopsticks.

sushi dishes (excluding eel and a handful of fusion-style sushi) are low in saturated fat and high in protein, and the high content of fish oil promotes a healthy cardiovascular system. The hikarimono, or shiny fishes, contain the highest levels of EPA and DHA omega-3 fats, and with a good amount of vitamin E it serves as a powerful antioxidant. In addition, the nori wrapped around the sushi contains a great source of minerals found in the ocean, and the vinegar found within the rice acts as an important factor in promoting cell metabolism.

With that said, there was no guilt whatsoever in accepting this week’s challenge of uncovering the best “Ono, you know” sushi around. When it comes to the following restaurants, let’s just say that I love how they “roll”!

Kozo Sushi

deeply rooted in this dish are far from gone.

It’s believed that in its earliest form, dried fish was placed between two pieces of vinegared rice as a way of making it last. The nori, or seaweed, was later added to keep your fingers from getting sticky.

And while some may consider sushi to be an acquired taste, it’s one that I absolutely love! Better yet, it’s one of those sinful pleasures that’s beneficial to your health. The majority of

As Hawaii’s premier choice for take-out sushi, Kozo Sushi has six locations on island. This week I ventured out to the Pearl City eatery, near Wal-Mart, to satisfy my sushi craving.

Owner Mika Niwa was more than happy to share with me some of the best items on the menu. She suggested I try the Tsunami Maki ($6.99), and with the very first bite I clearly understood why this is a top choice among customers.

The Tsunami Maki is a

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California roll consisting of the usual avocado, crab, cucumber and mayonnaise.

But what makes this dish so delightfully appealing is the ahi placed atop the roll with

pura maki with ahi and masago topped off with barbecue potato chips, sesame seeds, green onions and a spicy sauce with wasabi mayo, is also among my

have a good variety here, like the Inari sushi and the Tamago (egg),” she says.

“We use all fresh ingredients and our spicy sauce is homemade. We also use a special Kozo Sushi vinegar sauce in our rice that gives it a unique taste.” Kozo takes care of all your catering needs as well, offering party plates like the Deluxe Nigiri Set (27 pieces of Nigiri and 18 pieces of Hosomaki) for $27.99 and the Kamaaina Plate (98-piece set of Inari, Makisushi and Above: The sushi chefs at Kobe Steakhouse & Sushi Bar have a traditional approach to crafting sushi rolls, relying upon the freshest products.

Hosomaki — no raw fish) for $42, to name a few. The a sweet chili sauce mixed favorites. little ones can fill their tumwith a teriyaki sauce, And Niwa insists it’s no mies on the KD Pack adorned with tempura problem if you’re not a ($3.50), too. I promise you, chips and chopped green seafood connoisseur. “We if you want top-notch sushi onions. When you combine 5-Year Anniversary the different textures and Special! tastes of the sushi, it’s like a FREE GYOZA flavorful explosion in your (3 pieces) with purchase of any mouth. Don’t say I didn’t regular orders.

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original Japanese Style. Ramen is served in garlic shoyu base with traditional half cooked egg. You must try it!

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Lager, food make fine combo at Sam Choy’s

By Jo McGarry

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former owner of Oahu Homebrew and a passionate brewer for more than 25 years, Dave Campbell was one of the founding members of the homebrewing movement when it all began in Hawaii in the mid1990s. Today, he brews signature and seasonal specials for Sam Choy’s Big Aloha Brewery and has been hosting beer dinners for almost 11 years.

I chatted with him about the microbrewing revolution, the beer pairings he does with chef Aurelio Garcia and how Hawaii’s craft beers are as good as they come.

JM: Dave, I hate to point this out, but time is flying by. It’s been about 15 years already since the craft brewing revolution began in Hawaii.

DC: (Laughs). Yeah, it’s flying.

I’ve been here since the brewery started about 13 years ago. Before that we were making craft brews and enjoying the kind of nationwide explosion of small breweries that was happening.

JM: That brewing craze did come to Hawaii in the mid-1990s, but it died down after a while.

What’s the state of craft beers in Hawaii today?

D C : There are some great beers in Hawaii. We have excellent breweries on the Neighbor islands, and here on Oahu, too.

The thing about Hawaii beer is it’s all good. You can’t say the same for every town with microbreweries, but the standard set in Hawaii is really high. I think people come to Hawaii expecting that they can get a good beer.

JM: Are your customers better educated about beers nowadays?

D C : Absolutely. We used to have to explain to people what a microbrewery or craft brewery was; nowadays, people know what to expect. They know that they’ll get a fuller-flavored beer with more nuances.

JM: You ser ve samplers — a small flight of beers to let people taste the different types. How many beers are in the sampler?

DC: Right now we serve five of our beers in a sampler, and we’re in the process of adding a sixth.

There’s our Kakaako Cream Ale, also known as a blond ale; there’s Ehu, a clas-

sic American amber-style beer, and there’s a newcomer, our Aloha Lager, that is a classic European pilsner. The sampler also has our India Pale Ale and a darker version of our Aloha Lager, which we just call Aloha Lager Dark.

JM: What a novice beer drinker might first notice is the dramatic difference in the colors of the beers.

DC: Well, part of our complete beer menu is a range of flavors and a visual appeal. The beers range from light (like Coors) to dark (like Guinness). Beer is like anything else — you want it to taste good, but you also want it to be appealing to the eye.

J M : Your beer dinners are pretty famous for offering great beers, lots of food and an evening of fun. How do they work?

DC: Chef Aurelio Garcia and I work together to pair five different courses with beers. We offer guests appetizers, soup, salad, an entrée and dessert, and each one is paired with a brew.

Chef and I go through ideas and find the best pairings for the – See page 4

Above: Aloha Lager Braised Beef Brisket with boiled young potatoes and vegetables is paired with Ehu Ale for an upcoming Brewers Dinner. Right: Clams with Cream Ale, vegetables and smoked pork are served with India Pale Ale. Left: Dave Campbell with a Big Aloha sampler of beers.

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cover story About

Sam Choy’s Beer Festival

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Continues through August with special menu pairings

Where: 580 N. Nimitz Hwy.

Call: 545.7979

Website: samchoy.com

Above: Ehu Ale Shrimp with garlic butter on tossed greens Left: Braised meats and rustic dishes are the perfect pairing for craft-brewed beers. Below: The colorful entrance to Sam Choy’s Big Aloha Brewery. Bottom Right: Dave Campbell with chef Aurelio Garcia

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beers. For example, an IPA (India Pale Ale) goes really well with spicy foods like Southeast Asian food or Indian cuisine. So Aurelio will work with recipes to highlight those flavors. The foods at Sam Choy’s lend themselves well to the flavors of the beer, and people really seem to enjoy the beer dinners.

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JM: You’re right in the middle of a beer celebration, which lasts all month. What’s the perfect summer brew for people coming to try your beers for the first time?

DC: Right now I’d say an Aloha Lager paired with some poke would be just about perfect.

Lighter beers in hot weather and some pupu are the perfect combination.

Jo McGarry has been writing about food, wine and spirits for more than 25 years.

Born in St. Andrews, Scotland, she spent many summers traveling throughout Europe honing her skills as a food writer.

She’s been a dominant force on the food and wine scene in Hawaii since 1992, and has earned the respect of chefs and restaurateurs for her well-researched, often behind-the-scenes look at their daily lives.

Author of The Hawaii Tailgate Cookbook and host of “Table Talk,” a radio show devoted to eating, drinking and living in Hawaii, Jo reaches enthusiastic Hawaii foodies through the multimedia of print, radio and web.

JM: You even have a novel way for people to get quality beer-to-go.

DC: We have growlers — 2 liters of beer to go in a reusable bottle.

It’s a great way to get fresh, local beer to enjoy at home. With the focus on being green, the growler is perfect. You’re buying a local product and reusing the container.

It’s a perfect way to recycle and enjoy a fresh, Hawaii-made beer.

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Like Executive Chef Ron de Guzman’s deliciously presented signature salads. Other lunch favorites include our Daily Pre-Fix Menu, Home Style Meatloaf, Ahi “Ceasar” Sandwich and the popular Stage Burger. Whether its lunch or dinner, we invite you and guests you’d love to impress to come in and experience Stage for yourselves. We look forward to serving you soon.

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Living up to its name

By Jo McGarry

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hen Kani Ka Pila Grille opened at Outrigger Reef on the Beach, the hope was that live music had returned to Waikiki. More than a year later, it’s safe to say that the music of celebrated artists like Cyril Pahinui, Brother Noland, Kawika Kahiapo, Del Beazley and Sean Naauao — to name but a few — has most definitely found a home.

Part of the success of Kani Ka Pila Grille is thanks to the warm welcome guests receive from ambassador of aloha Luana Maitland. By day, Maitland helps hotel guests understand the rich history of Hawaii; by night, she flawlessly manages the music scene as if it were happening at her own home.

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“There was always kanikapila when I was growing up,” she says.

“It’s wonderful to be able to share this music every night.”

Bill Comstock, Outrigger Reef’s general manager, says that Kani Ka Pila is as popular with locals as visitors. “It’s a testament to what we’re trying to do that there are as many — or more — local people here on any given night as tourists,” he says.

Not difficult to see why. Kani Ka Pila packs in a crowd eager to listen to some of the best Hawaiian music. In true kanikapila style, you don’t know who you’ll end up hearing or seeing — the actual artist or the artist’s friends.

But music alone isn’t quite enough to tantalize local people to head into Waikiki.

Good food is a must.

Executive Chef Harold Beltran updates the menu frequently, and there’s a core menu of pupu, sandwiches, burgers

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and new, nightly dinner specials that include Classic Alfredo with Wild Mushroom ($15), Grilled Mahimahi with Garlic Butter ($20.95), New York Strip Loin with house made A-1 butter, garlic mashed potatoes and deep fried Maui onions ($28.95), and Seafood Jambalaya ($22.95). The latter dish features pan-seared tiger prawns and white fish, which are tossed with pork link sausage in a spicy Creole sauce and served over chicken jambalaya rice.

As you might expect, the menu focuses on local proAbove: Harold Beltran updates the duce — wherever possible. menu regularly. Lunch specials and Local greens are incorporated evening entrees are among the newest additions. into the Waimanalo Spinach Left: New nighttime entrees at Kani Salad ($9), in which baby Ka Pila Grille include steak, pasta and fish.

Bottom: The cool interior boasts flat screen TVs and a view of the pool.

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Kani Ka Pila Grille Outrigger Reef on the Beach Where: 2169 Kalia Road

Hours: 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m. daily.

Live entertainment from 6 to 9 p.m.

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Wahoo’s Fish Taco

Crispy calamari served up islandstyle at Kani Ka Pila Grille.

The home of local music – From page 6

Wahoo’s Fish Taco

ahoo’s Fish Taco at Ward Gateway Center (corner of Auhai Street and Ward Avenue) serves up a variety of fresh, fish and veggie-filled tacos in a bright, casual atmosphere.

We stopped by and asked regular customers Wei Wei Sung and Philip Doseo what they’d recommend from the menu.

protein bowl.

And they also have beer and wine, too, if you come at night, so that’s good, too.”

Philip Doseo: “We come to Wahoo’s about twice a month or so. I like the healthier choices.

You can pick and choose your toppings and create a healthy dish and still have a lot of flavor.

“Today is my cheat day (laughs), so I had nachos with black beans, guacamole and salsa and grilled chicken.

“Usually, I order the Banzai bowl; it’s a

Wei Wei Sung: “What I like about Wahoo’s is that it’s different from traditional local food. I always order the Banzai bowl. It’s a combination of flame-broiled or grilled chicken topped with teriyaki veggies and black beans on the side, and their ahee rice.

“I’d recommend it to everyone. There’s a wide variety of food and the prices are really good.”

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Where: Ward Gateway Center

Call: 591.1646

spinach leaves are tossed with a sesame mango vinaigrette. Other locally influenced dishes include a Banzai Ahi Steak Sandwich ($14.50), in which fresh tuna is basted with soy sauce, grilled and then topped with coleslaw, sliced tomato and onions.

There’s also a classic Loco Moco ($13.50), served at both breakfast and lunch, and featuring a juicy beef patty and two eggs that are served over white rice and topped with brown gravy and Maui onions.

Another early morning item is the Banana and Macadamia Nut Pancakes with

Macadamia Nut Syrup ($10.50) alongside a selection of omelets, eggs, fresh fruits and breakfast meats.

Throughout the rest of the day, sandwiches, salads and burgers are offered. Try the spicy Kalia’s Calamari ($10) or the Reef Pupu Sampler, which offers a combination of coconut shrimp, chicken wings and Cajun sashimi for $16, or the light, moist Paradise Coconut Shrimp ($13.50) served with an orangesweet chili dipping sauce.

But while Kani Ka Pila offers a poolside retreat from shopping in Waikiki, and a pleasant place to take out-of-town guests for a light lunch,

it’s at night when the local music begins and the restaurant comes alive.

As friends of the musicians (Daniel Ho and Tia Carere were impromptu guests recently) join in for a song or two, or dance hula in front of the raised stage built for the nightly music sessions, it’s easy to see why Kani Ka Pila Grille has become home to Hawaiian music.

“It’s always been a goal of ours to take care of our local guests,” says Comstock. “When you come at night and see the people enjoying the music and the food, it’s like back in the day when people just enjoyed music and each other.”

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here else can you go to enjoy superb cuisine in an open-air dining or private banquet facility? The answer is The Willows, which has been offering award-winning buffets in a tropical setting since 1944. The daily dinner buffet consists of traditional Hawaiian selections, a seafood station and a rotation of desserts that includes the restaurant’s famous Fried Haupia.

For reservations, call 952-9200.

Above: Enjoying a lunch buffet at The Willows are, from left, Sterling Yee, Malia Kilpinen, Tido Eger, Mike McFarlane, Phil Mow and Greta Kilpinen 1 | Jeannine Sills 2 | Natalie and Micah Knell check out the waterworks. 3 | Val and Tara Stilwell 4 | Towa Masago and Joshua Nakata 5 | Eleanor Fujioka, Linda Kato, Sonkhit Phitsamay and Portia Wakuzawa 6 | Walter Chun, George Shiroma and Matao Nihei 7 | Susan Middlesworth, Charmain Wong, Bobbie Okada and Jan Wakamatsu Photos by Leah Friel

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Oh, Happy Days! selection of dim sum staples are on the menu, along with a couple of “must tries” that include spare ribs in black bean sauce, scallop gau and mochi sticky rice. Service is fast and fairly furious as seasoned wait staff push carts laden with bamboo baskets up and down the commodious dining room.

And, unlike many restaurants, peak times at Happy Days are often the best times to go, as service appears to get faster as the restaurant fills up.

you’ll get a 15 percent reduction in price.

If it’s your first trip to Happy Days, you might want to check out one of the signature dishes, which include Salt and Pepper Tofu, Sea Bass Casserole and Green Beans with Pork. Or, you can go with the tried-and-

truly fabulous Honey Walnut Shrimp.

There’s also a 10-year celebratory special running this month.

Customers get 25 percent off the cost of food ordered before 11:30 a.m. for cash payments, and 15 percent off with credit card payments.

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Where: 3553 Waialae Ave. Honolulu

Call: 738.8666

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t’s 10 years since Happy Days Chinese restaurant opened its doors to an enthusiastic public, and restaurant owner Lisa Lum shows no sign of slowing down her hectic pace.

“We have been very fortunate,” she says, her trademark smile never leaving her face. “We have good customers who keep coming back.”

Blessed with years of experience in the restaurant business, Lum decided to open the eatery in order to keep customers happy. “That’s why we named the restaurant

Top: Owner Lisa Lum holding some of the restaurant’s signature dim sum items Bottom: Some customers swear that Happy Days has the finest char siu around.

Happy Days,” she says.

“We want everyone who comes in to have a very happy day.”

What makes us happy is the fact that dim sum is served daily from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The usual wide

Fairly new to the menu are roast pork and roast duck, which hang in a new glass cabinet by the door.

“We started to sell our roast duck and char siu a few months ago,” says Lum, “and so far the response has been very good. Some people have said that we make the best char siu in town.”

It is excellent — thick, slightly smoky chunks of pork are roasted and then basted with the restaurant’s sweet sauce, and served with the roasting juices. And at just $8.50 per pound, the tender char siu pork is one of the best deals around. Order before 11:30 a.m. and

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ith a name that translates to “double happiness,” Hee Hing Restaurant has been putting smiles on locals’ faces since the Lee family opened it in 1963. The menu features some of the best and most-innovative Chinese dishes around, from signature plates of Roasted Garlic Maine Lobster and Boneless Lemon Chicken, to the more creative (but delicious as ever) Stuffed Tofu Casserole, Sauteed Seafood in Taro Nest, and Capital Style Island Pork Chops with Sweet Onions.

Its wide selection of Hong Kong-style Dim Sum (more than 75 varieties) has even been voted the best on the island numerous times.

For the month of August, families and friends can dine together at a discounted price: A Table of 10 costs $219. (Regular price $240.)

Those who’d rather dash ’n dine can grab one of Hee Hing’s Lunch Box to Go specials, the

“Chinese answer to the plate lunch!” Choose from Cold Ginger Chicken, Chicken with Oyster Sauce, Beef Broccoli, Ma Po Tofu, Szechuan Eggplant, Sweet & Sour Pork, Shrimp Fu Yung with Gravy, Chicken with Vegetables, Shrimp with Black Bean Sauce, Sauteed Fish Filet with Choi Sum or Hee Hing’s popular Hong Kong Dim Sum Combo with Chicken Salad.

Available for takeout only, lunch boxes cost $5.95 each and are served with steamed rice and crispy won tons.

Above: Hee Hing’s Dim Sum Combo of Chinese chicken salad, pork siu mai and char siu manapua. Left: Sweet & Sour Pork with crispy won ton and steamed rice.

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a Palme D’Or, the gourmet patisserie, is best known for its divine pastries and expertly made desserts. But did you know La Palme also offers the perfect lunchtime snack in pre-made croissants?

Soft, flaky, house-made croissants are filled with either bacon, lettuce and tomato for a gourmet BLT, or freshly made tuna salad. As you might expect

Above: House-made croissants with lettuce and tomato Right: The Crunch Choco Brownie Sandwich is sinfully delicious.

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from a Japanese bakery specializing in French patisserie, the sandwiches are light and delicious.

And if you do pop in for a lunchtime treat, don’t leave without at least one Crunch Choco Brownie Sandwich. If the name doesn’t do it for you (who could resist chocolate brownie crunch sandwiches?), then take our word that this is one of the sweetest treats around.

Chef Akiki Kimura has created a sensational dessert in soft, chewy handmade brownies, and combined it with the highest quality of chocolate and an unexpected cookie crunch. A unique and addictive small slice of heaven for just $1.98.

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After Midnight

930 McCully St. 951-0511/0611

Willows, The

(Old Pearl City Chinese Restaurant)

1.89

Thai Cuisine

$

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

7AM-2PM

Keeaumoku

by Wal-Mart 946-5696 (KOZO)

One coupon per order.

Cannot be combined with other offers.

Expires 8/20/10

521-8268

Lunch Daily 11-2pm Dinner 5-9pm

All To Go Orders

10% OFF Lunch & Dinner Mon - Thur Only Beverages Not Included

Accommodates peopleRooms Catering &35Party

EXPIRES 8/31/10

Available

We are going to party like we are in our 20’s again!

BOOK NOW! $

ONLY 140 for stays from

Aug. 16 - Oct. 31, 2010

PACKAGE INCLUDES $100 Dining Credit Per Package Free Parking • Late Check Out 2pm For more details/restrictions

CALL 955-0555 W W W. H A L E K O A . C O M

Based on availability. Cannot be combined with any other promotion. Minimum two night stay. Maximum 4 rooms. Free parking – maximum 2 cars. Must be an eligible patron of the Hale Koa Hotel who resides or is stationed in Hawaii. Proof of residency required at check in. Dining credit must be used during stay. Must be paid for at time of booking. No Cancellations or refunds once booking comfirmed. To book, please mention: KamFall10.

Doing business in today’s market is not an easy endeavor.

We have seen them come and go. Since opening in August of 1980, Moose McGillycuddy’s has remained committed to good prices, high quality foods and top-notch service. But it is you, our customers, who have really made this anniversary possible.

We thank all the dedicated Moose patrons and sales people who have helped us throughout the years. We will always strive to do better – for you.

Join us August 9th through 13th for a week of activities, promos and parties as we say,

“Mahalo, Hawaii. Our hat’s off to you!”

Mon, Aug 9 1/2 Price Happy Hour 4 - 8pm LIVE

Ogletree

7 - 10:30pm No Cover

THE HALE KOA WELCOMES ALL ACTIVE DUTY & RETIRED MILITARY, RESERVE/NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS & DEPENDENTS, CURRENT OR RETIRED DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CIVILIANS & SPONSORED GUESTS.

Tues, Aug 10 Wed, Aug 11 Thur, Aug 12

Dollar Drink Night 7pm - 3:30am

1/2 Price Happy Hour LIVE

4 - 8pm

Piranha Bros.

7 - 10:30pm No Cover

Anniv. Party

Fri, Aug 13 1/2 Price

5-10pm Happy Hour Light Pupu’s Served 4 - 8pm Invitation Only E LIVMercenary Open to Public Beach 9pm - Close 7 - 10:30pm LIVE To Be

Announced No Cover

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WHERE TO DINE CHINESE

CAFE

Maple Garden /Yen King 909 Isenberg Street 941-6641

Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant

Koko Cafe

Angelo Pietro Honolulu

111 N. King Street 521-8268

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

949-4321

1585 Kapiolani Blvd. #10 941-0555

Happy Day Chinese Restuarant

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant

3553 Waialae Ave. 738-8666

CATERERS

Bibas

Liliha Square 524-1628

Hale Koa Hotel, 2055 Kalia Road.

955-0555 Call for eligibility details.

Hee Hing Restaurant 449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

A Catered Experience 94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd.

677-7744

FAMILY DINING

Seafood Village Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa Street Level, 2424 Kalakaua Ave, #102 971-1818

Mandalay (The) 1055 Alakea St. 525-8585

Bird of Paradise 91-1200 Fort Weaver Rd. 689-2270

SAUTEED MUSHROOM BURGERS Served with French Fries

$12.95

AUGUST SPECIAL Dinner for 10 $ 151

or Sweet Potato Fries with extra $1.00 (reg 5.50 or $3.95-add on order)

Diced Winter Melon Soup Crispy Chicken Smoked Tea Duck Walnut Shrimp Steamed Fish Fillet Braised Shoyu Pork Thigh Crispy String Beans House Cake Noodle

NIGHTLY 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

All You Can Eat

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

As a Dessert Sweet Potatoes served with Cinn sugar & Vanilla gelato (Single Scoop $5.95 & Double Scoops $7.50) We are also offering Sweet Potato Fries

Buffet

Original Szechuan Entrees

Lunch $11.50 11am -2 pm Dinner $15.50 5 pm - 8:30 pm

Bistro • Bakery • Bar Breakfast • Lunch • Happy Hour • Dinner Ala Moana Center • Mall Level / Mauka (Next to Victoria's Secret) Come hungry. Leave happy.

cannot be combined with any other discount

Maple Garden /Yen King

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

ALA MOANA BLVD. • KUHIO AVE PEARL CITY • KANEOHE • HILO Other discounts not valid.

Dine in Only

at the Colony Surf

SUNSET DINNER SOIREE

• Oriental Chicken Salad • 4 types of Dim Sum (Siu Mai, Half Moon, Seaweed Spring Roll, Manapua) • Szechuan Style Pork w/Garlic Sauce • General Tso's Favorite Chicken • Beef and Broccoli • Seafood Fried Noodle • 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.Valet Parking Only.

SeafoodvillageHyatt.com Ask about our Kama’aina Discount

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

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A special 3-course dinner for $40 from Sunday to Thursday only!

Served from 5:30 to 6:30, Come enjoy our Summer Sunset and feel the sizzle Only Until the End of Summer!

Please call for reservations and menu Call 923-6552

Experience the gentle crashing waves, pure ocean breezes and breathtaking beauty of Hawaii.

…Only at Michel’s

www.michelshawaii.com • 923-6552 • 2895 Kalakaua Ave. Free Valet Parking

CALL FOR BANQUETS, RECEPTIONS & PARTIES 728-3463

946-6388

WHERE TO DINE FAMILY DINING Don Ho’s Island Grill Aloha Tower Marketplace 528-0807

IHOP

Kani Ka Pila Grille

Wailana Coffee House

2169 Kalia Rd, Outrigger Reef on the Beach 924-4990

1860 Ala Moana Blvd.

955-1764

Panya Bistro • Bakery • Bar

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

Kit N Kitchen 1010 University Avenue 942-7622

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

Ala Moana Center Mauka - Mall Level 946-6388

Zippy’s Call the one nearest you.

580 N. Nimitz Hwy. 545-7979

Ranch House, The

Chai’s Island Bistro

Stage Restaurant

449 Kapahulu Avenue, 2nd Floor 737-4461

Aloha Tower Market Pl. 585-0011

1250 Kapiolani Blvd.

237-5429

Buy one dinner entree, receive 2nd entree

Sam Choy’s BLC

AUTHENTIC KOREAN DISHES Featuring

Black Goat Pot Stew & Monk Fish Lunch Specials & Plates starting at $5.99

50% OFF valid Sun, Mon & Tue with ad Expires 8/17/10

KOREAN CUISINE

SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE Melveen Leed Makaha Sons

• LUNCH $14.95 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM • DINNER $21.95 3 PM -10 PM Including: Kal Bi, Sirloin, Chicken, Spicy Pork, Sashimi *DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGESWITH THIS AD. EXP. 8/31/10.

930 McCully St. • 951-0511 / 951-0611

Inquire r Friday about ou a-1p & 1 1 g Grillin 0p 3:30p-5:3

• PRIVATE PARTY ROOM • CONVENIENT PARKING

Bring in this ad and receive

20% off

our dinner buffet valid Wednesday - Friday

Featuring Prime Rib, Alaskan Snow Crab & Shrimp Tempura along with our themed nights include: "East meets West" (Wednesday & Thursday) Steamed Whole Opakapaka, BBQ Ribs and Roast Duck with Spicy Plum Sauce "Hawaiian Night" (Friday) Huli Chicken, Kalua Pork & Steamed Fish "Molokai Style" "Seafood Night" (Saturday) Seafood Lemongrass, Seafood Crusted Salmon & Steamed Fish "Molokai Style" "Japanese Night" (Sunday - Butterfish Misoyaki, Okinawan Pork & Oden) Reser vations & Information: 948-8356 1525 Rycroft Street www.pagodahotel.com Valid I.D. required.Offer good up to 12 people.

Offer good through 08/27/10 and is not applicable with other offers or on special events and holidays. Other restrictions may apply.

Every Sun

Fri., 8/13 only

MON............. Jerry Santos & Hula TUES ............. Robert Cazimero & Hula

WED.............. Brothers Cazimero THU............... Sista Robi SAT................ Danny Couch

1604 Kalakaua Ave • 951-9370 Mon–Sat: 11 am - 2 am • Sun: 11 am - 10 pm

Japanese Restaurant

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

04 PROTEINS. 10 CHEESES. 28 TOPPINGS.

18 SAUCES. 03 BUNS. 09 SPECIALTY DRINKS. 06 DRAFT BEERS. O N E R E S TA U R A N T “BEST BURGER”

– OPRAH WINFREY SHOW

NEW TO HAWAII MENU: # PAPAYA SEED CHICKEN BURGER # CINNAMON MALASADA SHAKE!

AUGUST SPECIAL Wafu Style

SERVING THE BIGGEST AND BEST SHRIMP TEMPURA IN TOWN!

MAHI MAHI OPAKAPAKA $

• Dine-In or Take-Out • Gift Certificates

9.95 $ 13.95 Includes: Rice, Miso Soup, Tsukemono & Tea Not to be combined with any other coupons.

• Catering Available

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

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

536-3035

Most Delicious Thai Food in Town!

Immensely Popular Plate Lunch For $5.70

Coming Soon to 900 N. Nimtz Hwy KAHALA MALL 739-5100

thecounterburger.com

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

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FINE DINING

JAPANESE 100 Holomoana St., Hawaii Prince Hotel 944-4494

Waikiki Business Plaza 2270 Kalakaua Ave. 923-3877

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

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

Hakone Top of Waikiki

WHERE TO DINE

Kozo Sushi

Sushi Ichiban Hifumi Japanese Restaurant

ITALIAN

3579 Waialae Ave. 737-8820

Makino Chaya

Chinese Cultural Plaza 536-3035

1 Aloha Tower Dr. 2nd Flr. 585-6360 98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

Sushi Company

Hinone Mizunone

1111 McCully Street 947-5411

1345 South King St. 942-4848

Sarento's Top of the "I"

Restaurant Suntory

1777 Ala Moana Blvd.

955-5559

Kobe Japanese Steak House

228

Tropical

Special Price for Table of 10 Chicken Salad with Jelly Fish Imperial Scallop Soup Peking Duck with Bun Salt & Pepper Shrimp Seafood w/Vegetables in Taro Basket Steamed Fish Fillets w/Ginger Scallion Black Mushroom with Baby Pak Choy Steamed Rice, Dessert

Guava Chiffon Cake Lilikoi Chiffon Pie Mango Walnut Bread Tropical Gourmet Cupcake Fresh Pineapple Ultimate Donut Lilikoi Bar Guava Danish Lilikoi Mahina Pie

Guava Chiffon Cake

2700 South King St. 947-2836

$

Flavor of the Month w!

Ne

Sushi King

Royal Hawaiian Shpg Cntr 3rd Flr. 922-5511

1841 Ala Moana Blvd.

941-4444

1055 Alakea St.

525-8585

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

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

WWW.HEEHINGHAWAII.COM

SUMMER MENU

“Cooking with Beer”

Honeydew Melon Duck Salad Wintermelon Soup with Eight Treasures Roast Chicken with Chinese Miso Roasted Garlic Dungeness Crab Steamed White Fish Fillet with Lemon Shoyu Mongolian Beef with Sweet Onions Wok Grilled Garlic Shrimp Steamed Rice • Mango Tapioca Dessert $219 Table of Ten (Reg. $259)

August 9 through August 22

Let Us Do the Cooking Chinese Chicken SaladRib • Mandarin Seafood Prime Buffet SlowPotstickers roasted prime•rib,Chicken roast suckling pig, Sauce char siu pork Oyster tenderloin, sashimi, snow crablegs, fresh fish poke, tako Pepper Salt Shrimp • Beef with Pepper poke, over 25 salads and appetizers, Hawaiian luau Sauteed Baby Bok Choy buffet,Sauce delicious• Chinese entees and much, much more!

Steamed $27 adults $26 seniors Rice $14 keikis 3 to 12 Servedforfrom 9 pm $49 four4 pm (regto$69) Available daily until 6:30 pm This coupon required. Expires August 15, 2010

Hong Kong Dim Sum Special One FREE Selection with the Purchase of Four Selections

This coupon required. Expires August 15, 2010

Pianist Terry Tom

Performs Every Thursday 6pm to 9pm 449 KAPAHULU AVE., STE. 101

735-5544

SENIOR SPECIAL

BIRTHDAY SPECIAL FREE BIRTHDAY MEAL FOR ANY AGE With Family Group 20%

Lunch Dinner

OFF

Must have minimum party of 4.

1 Birthday coupon per party of 4.

Coupon valid on actual birthday, ID required.

Not Combinable with other discounts.

Discounts off regular adult price.

No online or photo-copied coupons.

Expires 8/22/10

30% OFF 50% OFF

Not Combinable with other discounts.

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

One coupon per person.

Discounts off regular adult price.

Expires 8/22/10

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

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Alohaa Lagerr Cheesee Sauce Chickenn Nachos m Alee Steamedd Clamss with Cream Smokedd Pork Alohaa Lagerr Braisedd Beeff Brisket Ehuu Alee Braisedd Oxtail Ehuu Alee Shrimpp Linguinee withh Garlicc Butter Alohaa Lagerr Croucroo te Chocolatee Alohaa Darkk Lagerr Cake Roott Beerr Ehuu Flan

Great with House Brewed Aloha Beer!

HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY HOUR 5 to 6 DAILY $3.955 Appetizerr Specials $22 Alohaa Beerr Special $33 Cocktaill Specials

580 Nimitz 580 NimitzHwy. Hwy 545-7979 545-7979

WHERE TO DINE JAPANESE

Yakiniku Million

Tanaka of Tokyo

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

THAI

PF CHANG'S

626 Sheridan St. 596-0799

1288 Ala Moana Blvd.

596-4710

Bangkok Chef

PACIFIC RIM

Ton Ton Ramen 95-050 Farrington Hwy, Waipahu 677-5388

KOREAN

Frog House Restaurant 1604 Kalakaua Ave. 951-9370

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

Prince Court 100 Holomoana St., Hawaii Prince Hotel 944-4494

3660 on the Rise 3660 Waialae Ave.

Hoku’s

The Ocean House Restaurant

The Kahala Hotel & Resort Hawaii, Hotel 739-8779

2169 Kalia Rd., Outrigger Reef Hotel 923-2277

This Month’s Special Dinner

Souvaly Thai Cuisine 803 Kam Hwy. 455-5888

15% OFF

DEADLIEST CATCH

King Crab & Corn Bisque

Excludes set menus; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, Char Siu & other specials. Not to be combined with any other offer. Expires 8/31/10.

Crab & Artichoke Gratin

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant Liliha Square by Times Supermarket

Steamed Crab Leg w/ Bourbon Butter

524-1628

Grilled Asparagus w/ Crabmeat

Celebrating 10 Years!

Pepper Crusted Beef Tenderloin Warm Crab & Bacon Potato Salad

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

15% OFF(Charge) • 25% OFF(Cash)

Chocolate Sorbet

Dim Sum & Reg. Menu Dine In Special!

$80

10% OFF(Charge) • 15% OFF(Cash) 15% OFF Roast Pork, Roast Duck & Char Siu

40% off all bottles of wine or no corkage

20% OFF

737-1177

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant 3553 Waialae Avenue

738-8666

Must be purchased in multiples.

Exp. 8/20/10

FREE Waffle Cone With any gelato and yogurt purchase.

Exp. 8/20/10

WESTRIDGE CENTER AIEA • 488-7876 MANOA MARKETPLACE MANOA • 988-7744

Must present coupon Expires 8/31/10 Excludes set menu; Not to combined with any other offers.

August Daily Lunch Specials

ON THE RISE

3660 Waialae Ave. www.3660.com

8.50

$

with any school logo wear. Exp. 8/20/10

(2) 16oz Prepack $10.95 special

Credit Card Sale Only (With Coupon)

Hong Kong Dim Sum & Regular Menu Items

Thursday, August 26 6:30pm

Back to School

10% OFF

Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)

Now taking reservations for Lunch & Dinner Ready made Bentos available daily

Early Bird Special

MO TU WE TH FR SA

12.95

$

Only

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

Garlic Tonkatsu Teishoku Ahi Tempura Donburi Fried Chicken w/ Cream Sauce Teishoku Fried Eggplant w/ Ground Pork Sauce Teishoku Sanma Nitsuke Teishoku Sushi Rice Mixed w/ Salmon Donburi

Lunch 11 am - 5 pm; Dinner 5 pm - 9 pm Closed Sundays

11 am - 7 pm

All Day for Locals with ID

Ready made Bentos available daily

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

922-6868

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 TEL. KAMADAKIGOHAN www.fujio-food.com cooked completely by “Ogama”.

942-4848

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Baked Turmeric Rice Chicken

by Chef Chai Chaowaseree

Ingredients: • 4 pieces chicken thighs, legs • 4 cups long grain rice • 4 cups chicken stock • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic • 1 tablespoon sliced shallot • 1/2 cup raisins • 1/2 cup garbanzo beans • 1 Aloun Farms sweet onion, diced • 2/3 tablespoon Thai yellow curry paste • 1/2 tablespoon yellow curry powder • 1/2 tablespoon turmeric • 5 bay leaves • salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation • Sauté shallot with vegetable oil in mediumlow heat, until shallot turns golden brown.

Set aside and use as a garnish.

• In the same pan and oil, add garlic and onions and allow to sweat for several minutes. Add curry paste and cook for a minute, then add chicken stock, curry powder, Turmeric, raisins and bay leaves, and bring to a boil. Add rice and stir until there are no lump in the rice.

• With another pan, season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper and cook about 23 minutes in with vegetable oil. Then place chicken on top of the rice and steam for 40 minutes. Or cover with foil in the oven and bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes.

• Serve chicken with rice.

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watering steak and sushi you’ve ever feasted your senses on.

Although it’s known by many for its world-famous steak cooked on a Teppanyaki table, the sushi also is beyond compare. The Kobe sushi bar is small and intimate, often frequented by a wide range of individuals, from musicians and tattoo artists to hotel and restaurant employees. “It sometimes appears they keep the sushi bar to themselves, so they can keep it their secret intimate dining destination,” says general manager Roy Nakamura. Sorry guys, but I’m now letting everyone else in on your secret! So, what exactly is it that has these sushi fanatics coming back for more? It could be the fact that the sushi chefs lean toward a more traditional approach as far as the art of sushi goes, or that all sushi ingredients must consist of the freshest possible products available.

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Talk about melt-in-your-mouth goodness! If you’re Above: Zippy’s Chirashi, at left, and Hamachi, Salmon and Maguro. craving a little bit of Photo courtesy of Zippy’s Restaurants. Right: Manager Manny Nakasenh hands over a bowl of Sushi Ichiban’s Chirashi. everything, I suggest ordering one of the explains. That’s fine by me, Sushi Ichiban many sushi sets available — because the specialty rolls are Having just opened its doors in whether it be the Hoso Maki Set enough to put Kobe in a class of its own. The Rainbow Roll ($15) early June, this chic and modern ($18) with California Rolls with has assorted fish and avocado sushi bar and restaurant on Tobiko, Tekka Maki, Kappa Maki, layered over Kobe’s famous Waialae Avenue is already making Oshinko Maki and Inari Sushi or California Roll, and I mustn’t leave a splash when it comes to onoli- the Assorted Sushi Set 2 ($19), out the 69 Roll ($18), which fea- cious sushi at an affordable price. which comes with California tures warm unagi (eel) over the To me, the visual appeal of the Rolls, Spicy Tuna Rolls, Phili with California Roll. For the traditional- dish is equally important as the Salmon and Sesame Seed Rolls ists, try the fresh Maguro and taste itself. That’s a big reason and Inari Sushi. Japanese Set Hamachi served either sashimi why I love Sushi Ichiban, where Lunch and Dinner options style ($13) or over the delicate you are able to watch the sushi ($14.50) also are available if you chef perform his magic directly in desire a little something more to sushi rice nigiri style ($9).

Kobe Steakhouse front of you, utilizing a wide vari- go along with your sushi.

Sushi Ichiban & Sushi Bar ety of high-quality ingredients — 3579 Waialae Ave. 1841 Ala Moana Blvd. that is, if you’re lucky enough to 737.8820 941.4444 grab a seat at the bar. Open for lunch and dinner, the Chirashi ($18) is a top seller. Ever vibrant

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Last but not least, I returned to a favorite local hangout to see what it had to offer in terms of sushi, and I was thrilled to find an entire menu solely dedicated to this culinary treat. The Kahala and Pearl City locations, in fact, have their own sushi bars! The Maki Mono (rolled sushi) part of the menu offers a long list of options, including a Kanpyo (gourd) roll ($5.10). However, it’s the Chirashi that rules here. The regular price is $19.85, but lucky enough it’s actually featured as a monthly special for only $16.95.

The Hamachi ($8.15), Salmon ($6.65) and Maguro ($6.95) Nigiri Sushi also are highly requested.

“We have nice, generous portions and, of course, all sushi is made fresh,” says Zippy’s marketing manager, Jeanine MamiyaKalahiki. “What’s unique about it is that you can still have our famous chili or fried chicken with your sushi.” Zippy’s just keeps on getting better and better!

Zippy’s Restaurants 806 Kamehameha Hwy. (and Kahala location) 453.3715