Hawaii Dining Out 17 October 2010

OCTOB E R 17-23, 2010

OA H U ’ S A N S W E R TO YO U R A P P E T I T E

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ren’t we lucky to live in Hawaii? Not only are we surrounded by natural beauty and perfect weather, but when it comes to ono kine grindz, our food is second to none. OK, I may be a bit biased being a local girl and all, but really, we have a fusion of foods that represent our vast multi-ethnic population.

Take saimin, for example. It’s a noodle dish unique to Hawaii and developed during the plantation era. Inspired by Japanese udon, Chinese mein and Filipino pancit, saimin can be easily recognized as a dish of its own.

From state fairs to schools to

sporting events and bon dances — saimin can be found practically everywhere. Hey, it’s even served at McDonald’s! The popularity of ramen in the Islands also is equally comparable.

So this week, I took a step back in time and returned to an old stomping ground of my parents: Sekiya’s in Kaimuki. I also visited other islandwide eateries — some brand new — ready to serve up these steaming hot local favorites.

And yet, no matter where my taste buds led me, I knew I was in for one “Ono, You Know” deli-

cious meal that — manners aside and hoso udon. We also have — had me slurping up a storm. plate lunches and breakfast.”

And you can’t go wrong with the Tanaka Saimin Special Tanaka Saimin The 10th of October was an ($8.45), a large won ton min with auspicious day for Joan and Paul two pieces of shrimp tempura on Watanabe as they opened the the side. The saimin is cooked to doors to Tanaka Saimin on North perfection, immersed in a flavorNimitz Highway next to Party ful soup base, and the tempura is City. Open daily, this new 5,000- guaranteed to ease any hunger square-foot establishment is pains.

“Our tempura is very popular pristine in every possible way and serves up old local favorites because people like our batter.

We also have mushroom temputhat customers seem to love.

“We’ve been busy since the ra, Okinawan sweet potato temminute we opened,” says Joan, pura, eggplant and zucchini,” who credits her parents, she adds.

Tanaka Saimin offers a wide Toshiaki and Mitsuyo Tanaka, for their relentless support. “Saimin array of side orders as well, is our specialty, from traditional including Yakitori Teri Chicken, saimin, to won ton min, udon Cone Sushi, and the Barbecue

Beef Sticks are winnahs! They’re made the old-fashioned way, just like small-kid time. You must try the various plate options such as the Teriyaki Beef Plate ($7.85), Sandwich Platters, Salads and more — it’s comfort food at an affordable price.

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Top Left: A healthy serving of Mochiko Chicken Ramen at Sumo Ramen to satisfy the author’s hunger.

Left: The Tanaka Saimin Special is a bargain ($8.45) and comes with two pieces of shrimp tempura on the side.

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Prettii in Pink at f you’ve noticed the Waikiki dining scene has suddenly became a little bit more fun, you can thank a certain iconic Japanese character and an energetic restaurant owner.

On Oct. 15, Makittii — the Japanese buffet restaurant offering 30 different kinds of sushi, a real Japanese breakfast and the Sanrio character Hello Kitty — opened for business to the excitement of children and those who remain a

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child at heart, like its 60-yearold owner.

“Mr. Makino is a kid at heart,” says Chris Mitchell, the general manager of operations. “He likes bright colors, he likes the characters and he just likes to have fun.”

When Toru Makino approached Sanrio Co. Ltd. with the idea to feature its legendary characters in a Waikiki restaurant — a venture that would appeal to both locals and visitors alike who can’t get enough of the adorable characters — company offi-

Thanks to a fun-seeking owner who enjoys bright colors, the brand new Japanese buffet restaurant Makittii helps to bring out the kid in its guests, who can dine on a variety of sushi, tempura and teppanyaki while enjoying a pinch of that ever-so-cute character, Hello Kitty. cials jumped at the chance.

Now, after months of planning and some $400,000-$500,000 worth of renovations, the eatery that features Tiki statues of My Melody, BadtzMaru, Monkichi and, of course, Hello Kitty, is ready for business.

So are Makittii’s customers, who were already making plans before the restaurant officially opened its doors.

“I had a woman call up and say she wanted to hold a graduation party for 250 people here,” says Mitchell.

Birthdays are bound to be popular as well. The restaurant features a gift shop where customers can buy all sorts of Sanrio gear — including the Makittii Hello Kitty that is only available at the restaurant.

Birthday boys and girls also can get a free gift and a photo with Hello Kitty herself.

If you’re not much of a Hello Kitty fan but are excited about Japanese food, the restaurant

Left: A fan poses with Waikiki’s newest host Above: Birthday girls show off their free gifts courtesy of Hello Kitty herself Right: Snow Crab legs are in abundance at Makittii

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offers separate seating areas where the trademark pink and green give way to natural wood and Island colors. The restaurant also is very breezy, making it a comfortable environment any time of day.

Makittii differs from Makino’s two other Oahu restaurants in that, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., it doesn’t close. Makittii offers breakfast, lunch, an afternoon tea and dinner service at

5:30 p.m.

“Sometimes customers come in at 1:30 and they want tempura, sushi, salad, teppanyaki, and at 2 they can try the desserts,” says Makino.

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Makittii In addition to the cakes, pastries and sandwiches common during an afternoon tea service, Makino has brought in a special tea from Taiwan that is available only at Makittii.

“It not only tastes good, but it is good for you,” says the owner.

The notion of healthy eating comes up quite a bit when speaking with the affable owner. No place is this more obvious than in Makittii’s breakfast menu.

Breakfast buffets are common throughout the area, but rare is the hotel or restaurant that features an actual Japanese breakfast that includes traditional fare such as rice, miso soup, sweet beans, fish, noodles and vegetables. Add this to American breakfast staples including pancakes, sausage and even an omelette bar, and it’s unlikely you’ll leave hungry.

Makino says his goal is to always make his new restaurant better than the previous one. To help with

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this objective, he has brought in 15 chefs from J a p a n , including five who will be working on desserts alone.

In addition, the restaurant has partnered with Hakkei and Gaan Express to add more options to the menu. Those options include boasting what is likely a first for Hawaii: a tofu bar that features seven different types of tofu.

Makittii is located at the old Perry’s Smorgy on Kuhio Avenue, and has validated parking in the Miramar at Waikiki Hotel from 5:30 to 9 p.m. It’s $2 for two hours on Wednesday through Friday at dinner and all day Saturday and Sunday.

Hawaii residents get an automatic 20 percent off their meals with valid photo ID for each person.

Gift certificates also are available for purchase.

Makittii Where: 2380 Kuhio Ave. Waikiki

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923.2260 Above: Makittii’s colorful and tasty desserts are tempting no matter the shape or size Right: The star of the show greets all who enter the Sanrio Ohana seating area.

Website: www.makittii.com

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Lunch Sets, Great Bets at Sushi Ichiban

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ushi chef Manny Nakasenh is getting used to customers asking if the prices on the menu at Sushi Ichiban are correct.

“People don’t expect to find this kind of quality for these prices,” he says of the $8.95 lunch sets that have been attracting diners since the restaurant opened just four months ago.

The lunch set prices are a deliberate effort to offer the best possible value to customers, and introduce new customers to some outstanding dishes.

“We work with great vendors, and we shop around to get the best prices so we can pass the savings along,” says Manny.

Enter the restaurant from the 11th Avenue parking lot, or from the main door fronting Waialae Avenue, and you’ll find an attractive, clean, welcoming dining room that seats about 40 people. The sushi bar dominates, and Nakasenh takes an obvious delight in preparing food while customers watch him at work.

Among the most popular favorites on the current, specially priced lunch

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menu are Chicken Katsu, Pork Katsu and Teri Chicken. And try the mochiko chicken for a taste of a local-style favorite done well.

A Sushi Lunch Set serves as a great example of the quality and value offered at Sushi Ichiban. The $8.95 set includes two pieces of salmon, two pieces of ahi, two pieces of Thai snapper and one piece ika (squid) with tobiko. All sets are served with rice, tsukemono and house salad.

The regular menu served at lunch

and dinner is also available daily, and includes fresh fish, steaks, chicken, udon and ramen, sushi and sashimi sets and even pasta.

But at $8.95, the lunch sets are reason enough to rush over before word gets out.

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How do I go about asking for a reasonably priced wine?

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Other guests are unaware of the “secret” signal, the waiter should immediately understand the price range and an enjoyable wine ought to be forthcoming.

Try it out and let me know how it works. I think you’ll be instantly relieved of your wine-ordering burden.

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Isn’t it amazing how something as simple as a list of names of wines can be so intimidating? For many diners, just the appearance of a sommelier, or wine steward, at their table raises their stress level.

I often think that the reason I see so many people drinking water during dinner is just because of the snobbery and fear that’s still associated with ordering wine in restaurants.

Incredible how we’ve let something so enjoyable become so terrifying.

There are actually a couple of simple ways to let a server/sommelier know how much you want to spend, and an experi-

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Setsuko Sato “This is my very first time here, and, in fact, I’ve never had this kind of food before.

I think it’s very delicious. It’s my first taste of these kind of flavors — of the basil and

in Discovery Bay (formerly Bombay) and is happy to report that the restaurant’s original chef will return to the kitchen later this month, after a brief absence.

If you’re new to Indian food and want to give Bombay a try, go in the evening, when a special offer, which runs through mid-November, discounts second entrees.

Or try Monsoon’s all-you-can-eat Sunday brunch, where seven entrees (four of them are vegetarian) are served with rice, salad and bread for just $19.95. The Sunday Brunch buffet runs from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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Yuka Shoop “This is my second time here. The last time I came I was so impressed with the food that I couldn’t wait to come back. I like the pho and the green papaya salad. The green papaya salad is very good. Today we’re having the pho with rare beef and the green papaya salad — just the same as the first time I came. I enjoyed it so much I didn’t want to take a risk!

“I like the atmosphere, which is very casual, and the staff has been very, very friendly. I’d recommend the restaurant and I’m definitely coming back again.

the lemongrass mixed in with the spices — and the pho is something I’ve never experienced. I love the taste of the broth; it’s light and not greasy and it really tastes wonderful. For a firsttime experience of a different taste, this has been very good.”

t’s the most popular entrée in the world. From Glasgow to Goa, diners can’t get enough of the rich flavors of India that come together in a single, creamy, tomato-based rich dish that smothers tender chicken and makes up Chicken Tikka Masala.

“I would agree that yes, it is popular all around the world,” says Monsoon co-owner Imran Khan. “It is a dish that people really love. It’s a combination of our char-broiled chicken served with our house-made sauce.”

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Paradisefor TODAY’S MEAT LOVERS

by Jo McGarry

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ach of our Hawaii-Korean restaurants has a signature style. Some offer rare meats in hot pots and stews; others, an Americanized twist on traditional food. At Camellia Buffet on McCully Street, the restaurant boasts a popular poke, fresh sashimi, spicy marinated pork, and a lesserknown meat superbly suited to high heat and quick grilling – flap meat. Granted, it’s not the most glamorous name, but this inexpensive cut of beef (part of the short loin), is ideal for use in yakiniku-style cooking.

“The flap meat is what we serve at dinner time, as well as sirloin steak,” says Camellia Buffet manager Kelly Park. “People really like it.” That’s because the humble flap is full of flavor, similar to skirt and hangar steak.

It’s best when cooked over high heat and to a temperature of no more than medium rare. That way you’ll get all the flavor without any of the toughness that comes with overcooking.

And make sure the meat is sliced thinly and cut on the bias for the best way to maximize flavor and texture.

It could easily be the signature meat for the unpretentious Camellia Buffet, a restaurant that’s been steadfastly serving simple, homemade food for 25 years. Park has been at the restaurant almost since the beginning.

“I’ve been here almost 20 years,” she says with a smile, “and many of the staff have been here a long time, too.”

She maintains that one of the reasons for Camellia’s longevity is that customers enjoy the food, but they also love the staff.

“The customers come back because we have good food, but also we have a very warm atmosphere,” says Park. “We know all of the regulars, we know what they like and don’t like, and we always listen when they tell us what they want to see on the menu. They joke around with us, they give us advice. It’s almost like a family rela-

Top Left: The all-you-can-eat buffet line at Camellia Buffet includes spicy pork, chicken, steak, vegetables, tofu, kim chee, fruits, noodles and a variety of rice dishes and soups, alongside the restaurant’s famous kal-bi.

Bottom Left: Tofu, seaweed, won bok kim chee, shoyu marinated red potatoes, poke and broccoli make for a colorful and healthy dish. Left: Co-owner June Ha

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tionship.”

Recently, customers have asked for a couple of new things, including dishes for children.

“We noticed that people were asking more and more if they could have something for their kids,” says Park. “Not all kids like spicy food and vegetables, so we added orange chicken.” It might seem slightly incongruous amid the kim chee and cucumber, but the Chinese-influenced orange chicken with fried rice is a big hit with families.

“We cook it all ready so the kids don’t have to wait to eat,” Park explains. “They love it.”

You’ll find many of the vegetables, sides, sauces and meats common to Korean buffets on the Camellia line, including a seaweed soup with generous amounts of seaweed, red bean porridge, red beans and rice, rice and noodles.

Newer menu items include Korean pancakes.

“People like them because they are trying to eat more healthy,” notes Park of the pancake made with sesame oil, soy bean paste and seaweed.

“It’s good for vegetarians, and it’s a healthy food,” she says, adding that the Korean pancake has been an instant hit with diners.

Camellia’s kim chee is unique in its use of anchovy broth as a base instead of water. The anchovies bring a rich flavor to the kim chee before the other ingredients are even added.

Homemade poke — spicy and tossed in a mixture of sesame oil and chili peppers — is the single most popular item on the buffet line, and in the evening sashimi is added to the menu.

Camellia may be casual and unpretentious, but it can get a little crazy on the weekends. “People have to call to make a reservation,” says Park. “On the weekends it’s very busy, so we always advise people to call if they’re coming after 6:30.”

Go at lunchtime if you want to check out the restaurant for the first time, or earlier on weeknights when the crowds aren’t thronging.

Highly recommended from the buffet are the flap steak, sirloin, poke, short ribs and the spicy pork, and make sure to try the house red potatoes marinated in a shoyu dressing, along with the won bok kim chee and namul.

“It’s a meat lover’s paradise,” says Park with a smile. “That’s why people have been coming back for more than 20 years.”

Camellia Buffet

Manager Kelly Park chooses kim chee from the buffet.

Where: 930 McCully St. Honolulu

Call: 951.0511

Top Left: Soup, rice and beans, and a variety of rice and noodles are all offered daily on the buffet line.

Top Right: Sides and sauces include spicy Korean hot sauce, raw garlic, shoyu and house dressings.

Above: Hae Jung Pae and Kelly Park take a break from the busy restaurant.

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Soup, Beef Salad, Pad Thai, Pineapple Fried Rice, Sweet and Sour Meat, Thai Eggplant and Panang Curry on the regular buffet menu. And look for specialty dishes, including the Seafood Lover (mixed seafood sautéed in a garlic basil sauce) and Fish of Ocean (deep fried, crispy flounder).

Blue Ocean Thai also is known for signature dishes Duck with Raspberry, weekly, guests can expect and Fried Ice Cream.

The all-you-can-eat bufto see dishes such as Thai fet offers a wide variety of Crispy Rolls, Lemon Grass Thai food for just $16.95 and is served Sundays from 5 to 9 p.m.

As part of this Sunday’s celebrations, guests will be offered a free facial massage after dinner between 6 and 11 p.m.

Above: Blue Ocean Thai Owner Chivanon Phaphogsa will re-launch the restaurant's all-you-can-eat Thai buffet tonight. Guests also can take advantage of a free after-dinner facial. Left: Blue Ocean Thai offers traditional Thai foods and a twist on contemporary dishes like this crispy duck.

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lue Ocean Thai owner Chivanon Phanphogsa has had so many requests for the return of her popular dinner buffet that she’s decided that customers know best.

“We had so many calls about the Sunday buffet that we decided to start it again on Sundays,” she says.

Celebrating with a “Grand Reopening,” the restaurant will offer its lavish Thai buffet from 5 p.m., beginning today.

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ono, you know favorite to this day. The Zip Min is derived from Zippy’s own special recipe of noodles, won ton, breaded shrimp, choi sum, fish cake, dried seaweed, egg, sweet pork and green onions.

“It’s unique in that it is a special combination of items — we use freshly made local noodles,” says Jeanine Mamiya-Kalahiki, marketing manager for Zippy’s Restaurants.

“Customers tell us that we cannot take out the shrimp!

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Tanaka Saimin 888 N. Nimitz Hwy. Unit #103 524.2020

Sumo Ramen With six locations islandwide, Sumo Ramen is one of my top picks when it comes to all things “saimin,” or in this case, ramen.

Owners Ken and Cindy Wong opened the Market City Shopping Center location in 2004, and they say business has been kind, thanks to loyal patrons and new dining enthusiasts. Sumo Ramen has a diverse menu ranging from curry to fried rice, to fried noodles, udon, cold soba udon, curry combos, appetizers — and, of course, ramen — be it spicy ramen or ramen combos. Whew!

Take your pick. Being a noodle connoisseur myself, I had to opt for the Mochiko Chicken Ramen ($6.95), a localized fusion of tender mochiko chicken and authentic ramen.

“Everything is made fresh, daily,” Cindy says. “Our soup base is traditional and popular among customers.”

Locals also seem to relish in the Mochiko Chicken Plate (reg. $6.75, mini $4.50) and Chicken Katsu Curry (reg. $6.95, mini $4.95). The curry and ramen combos are strictly for those with a hearty, “sumo” appetite or just want to sample a little bit of everything.

Combos come with your choice of ramen or curry, mini char siu fried rice and four-piece gyoza. With a low price range of $8.50-$9.50 per combo, what’s not to love?

Sumo Ramen Market City Shopping Center 2919 Kapiolani Blvd. #104 737.1868

Ton Ton Ramen Open daily in Waipahu Town Center, Ton Ton Ramen knows a thing or two about enticing noodle dishes that are both healthy and fresh. Owner Ken Cho opened this West side eatery in December 2004, specializing in traditional favorites such as Miso Ramen ($7.75) and Chicken Katsu Ramen ($7.75), as well as new specialties including Black Sesame Tantan Ramen ($8.50), Soft Rib Ramen ($8) and Ippin Ramen ($8), along with side orders

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Sekiya’s has been a staple in Kaimuki for the past 75 years, and owner Joy Morihara credits good food and good customers as the secret to its longevity.

“We have a lot of people who eat here regularly and keep com2 A trio of noodle dishes await ing back,” Morihara says. What patrons at Ton Ton Ramen: Soft brings them back, you may ask?

Rib Ramen, Curry Ramen and “Probably the saimin,” she says.

Black Sesame Tantan Ramen.

The soup base is made from scratch with dried shrimp base, 3 The classic Zip Min is available at all hours and all locations konbu and chicken — so don’t of Zippy’s. be surprised if you slurp up 3 every last drop. Sekiya’s accommodates all appetites with small ($4.95), large ($6.95) and extra Ton Ton Ramen large ($8.95) saimin bowls to choose from.

Waipahu Town Center According to Morihara, most people pre94-050 Farrington Hwy. fer to keep it simple, topping off the 677.5388 saimin with only char siu and green onions. Bean sprouts can be added for 70 Zippy’s Restaurants cents, and vegetables cost $1.20 more.

When I think local, I think Zippy’s. I This family-owned business also serves know for a fact that as soon as I return up Fried Saimin ($6.95), Karai Saimin home from the Mainland, or anywhere ($6.95) and Crispy Saimin ($2.25). And across the globe, for that matter, the first don’t forget to save room for barbecue stop is most certainly to this local joint. sticks, yakitori sticks and hamburgers.

This beloved restaurant has been around Personally, a visit to Sekiya’s wouldn’t be for generations and can appease all crav- complete without an Orange Freeze ings and appetites. Since we’re on the ($4.25) from the fountain service. topic of saimin, the Zip Min ($8.25) is defSekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen initely worthy of mention. As a signature 2746 Kaimuki Ave. favorite, the Zip Min was first introduced 732.1656 soon after the first Zippy’s restaurant opened in McCully in 1966, and offered in the dine-in restaurants only, it remains a Contact Alana Folen at diningout@staradvertiser.com 1 Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen often keeps its saimin simple with few topings like char siu and green oninons.

Those with heartier appetites can always add barbecue sticks with their noodle meal.

of gyoza, kimchi and Spam katsu. The chefs prepared the Black Sesame Ramen, the Soft Rib Ramen and my favorite Curry Ramen ($7.75) to tempt my taste buds.

Cho says the Soft Rib Ramen is prepared in an original Japanese style in which the ribs are slowly cooked for more than eight hours until tender and juicy.

The ramen is served in a garlic-shoyu base with a traditional half-cooked egg.

“We sell 100 of these a day on average,” he states. “It’s very healthy.”

The Black Sesame Tantan Ramen also has benefits that support vascular and respiratory health, and helps to relieve cases of rheumatoid arthritis. I also appreciate that Ton Ton Ramen uses no MSG in its cuisine, which helps minimize the occurrence of migraines.

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Butternut Squash & Lobster Bisque with Crispy Seafood Dumpling Serves 4 | by Chef Chai Chaowasaree Ingredients: • 4 cups diced butternut squash • 2 cups lobster stock (can substitute with vegetable or chicken stock) • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil • 1/2 tablespoon chopped garlic • 2 tablespoons chopped onions • 2 tablespoons chopped celery • 2 bay leaves • 2 springs fresh thyme • 1 cup heavy cream • pinch of pepper • salt, to taste (some lobster or chicken stock may already be salty)

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Sauté for a minute, then add garlic

and sauté for 30 seconds.

• Add butternut squash and chicken stock and cook about 15-20 minutes (depending on the heat) until squash is soft.

• Add heavy cream, salt and pepper and puree in a blender until soup is smooth.

Crispy Seafood Dumpling Ingredients: • 8 spring roll wrappers • 4 medium-size shrimp, finely chopped • 2 scallops, finely chopped • 1/2 cup crab meat • 1/2 whole egg, beaten • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions • 1/4 tablespoon garlic powder

• 1/4 tablespoon onion powder • pinch of paprika • pinch of pepper and Aloha shoyu, to taste • 2 cups vegetable oil for deep-frying dumpling Combine shrimp, crab meat and scallop with one-half of beaten egg, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, green onions, pepper and shoyu sauce until ingredients are well-combined.

Scoop in one-half tablespoon of mixture and wrap with spring roll skin.

Repeat for all wrappers.

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Hy’s Steak House

For those craving the sophistication and ambiance of fine dining establishments from days gone by, Hy’s Steak House is the restaurant of choice.

A fixture in Waikiki for more than 25 years, Hy’s is known equally well for its food as it is for its décor. Its Main and Broiler rooms are designed by Arthur Fishman to resemble an old Contact Sarah Pacheco at English mansion, complete diningout@staradvertiser.com with framed art, dark mahogany paneling, carved wood moldings, heavy brass chandeliers, marbleRight: “Hy’s Famous” topped English sideboards, Roast Rack of Lamb is and walls of old books and seared over the flames of other antiques collected the restaurant’s customfrom auctions in London, made caldron and comes in both Full and Half Rack Philadelphia and Cleveland.

But the centerpiece of portions carved tableside to satisfy all appetites. the restaurant is a custommade brass and copper caldron. Enclosed by glass in an ornate gazebo, the cal-

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The chefs prepare a full eight-rib rack of New Zealand Spring Lamb with a dry rub of robust herbs and kosher salt and sear it over the red-hot broiler, infusing the meat with the savor y-sweet flavor of the kiawe charcoal below.

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Order the Full Rack for $59.95 or Half Rack (four

less filling, which means diners can enjoy more of Hy’s Continental and Pacific Rim cuisine.

He suggests starting with an appetizer such as Escargot a la Hy’s ($14.95), Hy’s Seafood Platter ($37.95), Scampi a la Blue Fox ($14.95) or Oysters Rockefeller ($17.95), before moving on to one of the restaurant’s specialty salads, which include Hy’s Seafood and Avocado Salad ($12.95), Steak Tataki ($19.95), Fresh Mozzarella and Vine Ripened Tomatoes ($9.95) and Warm Spinach Salad ($11.95), prepared tableside for parties of two or more.

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2440 Kuhio Ave. 922-5555

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Kozo Sushi

THURSDAY.............................. Sista Robi & Friends SATURDAY.............................. Danny Couch

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

Fresh. Simple. Authentic.

*DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGESWITH THIS AD. EXP. 10/31/10.

Ê " Ê / , 1450 Ala Moana Blvd. Suite 4240, Honolulu, HI 96814 | 808.356.8300 +1 -½Ê , /*

201 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa, HI 96738 | 808.443.5515

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930 McCully St. • 951-0511 / 951-0611

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Restaurant Suntory

Sumo Ramen

Tanaka of Tokyo

Royal Hawaiian Shpg Cntr 3rd Flr. 922-5511

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

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

WHERE TO DINE KOREAN Frog House Restaurant 1604 Kalakaua Ave. 951-9370

Orine Sarang Chae 905-A Keeaumoku St. 955-0646

Sushi Company

Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen

1111 McCully Street 947-5411

Ton Ton Ramen

Sushi Ichiban

95-050 Farrington Hwy, Waipahu 677-5388

3579 Waialae Ave. 737-8820

2746 Kaimuki Avenue 732-1656

Yakiniku Million 626 Sheridan St. 596-0799

Hawaii Nui Brewing Beer Sampling Dinner Keeaumoku

by Wal-Mart 946-5696 (KOZO)

*LATE NIGHT SPECIAL:

20%off

Friday, October 29 • 6:30pm Mehana Humpback Blue

AFTER 9PM

Ahi Tartar on Won Ton Chip Crispy Fried Scallop Mousse

Most Delicious Thai Food in Town!

Immensely Popular Plate Lunch For $5.70

#6 Panang: Pork Curry

One coupon per order. Cannot be combined with other offers.

Expires 10/31/10

Hawaii Nui Kauai Golden Ale Ale Cured Wild Salmon

Hawaii Nui Sunset Amber Ale

Open daily 10am-10pm except Sun and Wed 10am-9pm

Kurobuta Pork Belly, Shimeji Mushroom

Hawaii Nui Tsunami IPA

Shichimi Seared Breast of Chicken

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

Hawaii Nui Hapa Brown Ale Cocoa Dusted Tenderloin of Beef

Mehana Aala Hawaiian Crow Porter Brownie Sundae, Porter Float

*Not to be combined with any other specials.

Must present coupon to receive discount.

Expires October 31, 2010.

$55

Limited Reservations

Also Available Curry, Steak & Pasta

Monday-Sunday

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

ON THE RISE

3579 Waialae Avenue 737-8820

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

15% OFF

Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)

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Call for take out

7.25

(Choose Ham, Turkey, Chicken, Shredded Pork or Spam) Expires 10/22/10

Market City Shopping Center 2919 Kapiolani Boulevard

735-8488

Credit Card Sale Only (With Coupon)

12.95

Add $3.00 for Complete Meal

524-1628

Celebrating 10 Years!

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

15% OFF(Charge) • 25% OFF(Cash)

which includes soup or salad, ice cream

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

Dim Sum & Reg. Menu Dine In Special!

Specials not valid on Holidays

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

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

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant

Must present coupon 3553 Waialae Avenue Expires 10/31/10 Excludes set menu; Not to combined with any other offers.

738-8666 O C T O B E R

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MO Garlic Chicken Katsu Teishoku TU Fried Ahi w/ Ponzu Sauce Teishoku WE Salmon Vegetable Croquette Teishoku TH Pork Miso Katsu Teishoku FR Mabo - Eggplant Donburi SA Ahi Belly Nitsuke Teishoku Now Serving Sashimi Teishoku for Lunch

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Liliha Square by Times Supermarket

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Ready made Bentos available daily

Early Bird Special

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant

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www.bangkokchefexpress.com

Now taking reservations for Lunch & Dinner

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

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10% OFF

Hong Kong Dim Sum & Regular Menu Items

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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

WHERE TO DINE MEXICAN 11th Avenue Mexitlan Grill 1137 11th Avenue, Kaimuki (11th Avenue Atrium) 737-5678

PACIFIC RIM

1518 Makaloa St. 942-5008

3660 on the Rise 3660 Waialae Ave.

El Charro Mexicano Aiea Restaurant 99-115 Aiea Heights Drive 488-9727

OKAZUYA

VIETNAMESE

Hot Pot Shabu Shabu

629 Keeaumoku St. 953-2340

THAI

The Ocean House Restaurant

Bangkok Chef

2169 Kalia Rd., Outrigger Reef Hotel 923-2277

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

SHABU SHABU

Fukuya Delicatessen & Catering

Shabu Shabu Bangkok

2710 S. King St. 946-2073

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

Green Papaya

Pho Kitchen 2919 Kapiolani Blvd.

735-8488

YOGURT

Souvaly Thai Cuisine

Yogen Fr u¨ z

803 Kam Hwy. 455-5888

1102 Fort Street Mall Windward Mall

228

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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

October 18 -31, 2010

Fresh Shucked Washington Oysters on Half Shell $1.00 each Chilled Fresh Shucked Kumamoto Oysters • Chilled Fresh Shucked Fanny Bay Oysters • Chilled Fresh Shucked Royal Miyagi Oysters • Hibachi Grilled Pacific Oysters with finadine sauce • Baked Pacific Oysters Rockefeller • Oyster Bisque with Oyster Crackers • Po Boy Oyster Sandwich with Cajun Remoulade (Lunch Only) • Cajun Seared Oyster Caesar Salad (Lunch Only) • Steamed Oysters with Black Bean Sauce Entrée • Barbecued Oysters and Grilled NY Steak • Sam’s “Carpetbagger Pork Loin”

1055 Alakea St.

www.themandalayhawaii.com

525-8585

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

– oyster stuffed pork loin with oyster mushrooms; served with garlic mashed potatoes.

Slow Roasted, Succulent

20 oz. Prime Rib

Served with Baked Potatoes, Corn O’Brien

$19.95 Prime Rib Mondays – Every Monday Served 5 pm till all gone!

580 Nimitz Hwy. 545-7979

1860 Ala Moana Blvd. • Validated Parking Open 24 Hours 955-1764

BIRTHDAY SPECIAL

SENIOR SPECIAL

With Family Group 20%

Lunch Dinner Not combinable with other discounts.

FREE BIRTHDAY MEAL FOR ANY AGE

30% OFF 50% OFF

OFF

Must have minimum party of 4.

One 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 10/31/10

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

One coupon per person.

Discounts off regular adult price.

Expires 10/31/10

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

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elicious island cuisine and first-rate Hawaiian music are a perfect match at Kani Ka Pila Grille, located poolside at Outrigger Reef on the Beach. With a weekly lineup of Hawaii’s finest musicians, including Sean Naauao and Weldon Kekauoha, and a menu that features many simple yet delectable entrees, Kani Ka Pila is the place to not only make good music, but eat great food as well.

Call 924.4992.

Above: University of Hawaii football coach Greg McMackin with Bobby Curran prepare for a fusilade of questions during “Call the Coach,” a radio program for ESPN 1420 held at Kani Ka Pila Grille. Inset: Fire-grilled Rack of Lamb seasoned with rosemary, basil and thyme and served with a balsamic reduction sauce over Okinawan mashed potatoes and frisee.

1 | Jeannie Yukitomo, Gwynfor Davies, Luana Maitland, Nalani Keale, Margaret VanDyke and Masumi Kurihara.

2 | Brian Tolentino, Weldon Kekauoha and Alika Kalauli. 3 | Rheva and Eric Lewis. 4 | Monique Padia, with Stan and Christopher Espinosa. 5 | Roland Guieb and Ward Kouchi. 6 | Stan Cadinha, Walter Figueira and Ralph Vares. 7 | Heather McMackin and Patsy Narimatsu.

Photos by Leah Friel

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