Hawaii Dining Out 19 Sep 2010

SEPTEMBER 19-25, 2010

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Manager Michelle Scala and operations manager David Shigaishi

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Taking a Walk on the Lighter, Greener Side of the Menu Words by Alana Folen | Photos by Leah Friel

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ne of the questions people continually ask me these days is,“Does your job come with a gym membership?”

The answer is “no,” and shockingly so. You would think that sweating out the surplus of calories would be part of the 9-to-5 job considering that my assignments require devouring everything in sight — from french fries and desserts to pancakes, steaks and other sinfully delicious items.

This week, however, photographer Leah Friel and I decided to take the “healthy” route and set our stomachs on a much lighter option: salads.

Not wanting to opt for the usual “mixed-greens salad,” I settled on somewhat of an ethnic approach when it came to sampling these vegetable creations. Having had some of the freshest salads while traveling around the world —

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including in Greece and Thailand — and having just returned home from San Antonio, Texas, which has a great Latino influence, it’s only fitting that I take you readers on a worldly journey of salads right here at home. You’ll soon notice that the chefs at the following establishments have taken the concept of salad to an entirely different level — one that goes above and beyond “Ono, You Know” status. And you’ll come to realize — if you haven’t already — that eating healthy doesn’t have to be boring at all.

to his cuisine. All dishes are derived from the chef’s own recipes and the portions are huge. The Mariachi Burrito ($10.95) and the Mama Mia Burrito ($11.95) are top sellers, but it was Dominguez’s selection of salads that impressed me most.

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11th Ave. Mexitlan Grill Having only entered the restaurant scene a little more than a month ago, 11th Ave. Mexitlan Grill is already spicing things up in Kaimuki, bringing a dash of authentic Mexican cuisine to this blossoming neighborhood. Chef Francisco Dominguez is originally from Mexico City and came to Hawaii seven years ago. With 18 years of experience, he cooks up some of the best Mexican food in town while adding some local flair

Top Left: The author dips into the Surf Salad ($35) and Fire Grilled NY Steak with Cafe de Paris ($28) at the Mai Tai Bar at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel.

Above: The Taco Salad ($8.50) served at 11th Ave. Mexitlan Grill.

marinated in a sweet guava barbecue sauce tossed with lettuce and tortilla strips. I had the Taco Salad ($8.50), a crispy flour tortilla shell filled with your choice of chicken, beef or ground beef, lettuce, carrots, cucumbers, salsa, guacamole, black olives, Monterrey cheese and sour cream; along with my personal favorite, the Fish Orange Salad ($9.50) featuring mahi mahi with a special orange sauce, lettuce, carrots, Monterrey cheese and crispy wonton strips. The mahi mahi just melts in your mouth and the mix of textures and flavors is beyond compare.

“I travel to Mexico once a year to keep up with the cuisine. It’s also important that everything is made fresh, everything about my food is different,” Dominguez says.

Also, treat yourself to a sweet Horchata, but make sure you don’t ruin your appetite on the fresh, warm tortilla chips and fire-roasted salsa made from scratch. Let me tell you, that’s way easier said than done. Take a break from reality and escape south of the border — everything at this charming abode is muy bueno!

Salad ($8.50) or the Chicken Caesar Salad ($8.50), or feast on the BBQ Chicken Salad ($8.50) made with grilled chicken breast

11th Ave. Mexitlan Grill 1137 11th Ave. (11th Ave. Atrium) 737.5678

Mai Tai Bar at The Royal Hawaiian Hotel Located just steps away from the beautiful sands of Waikiki beach is the oceanfront Mai Tai Bar at The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort. Named after the famed tropical cocktail, the legendary Mai Tai Bar offers an exclusive beach and bar experience all in one. There’s nothing more relaxing than sitting back on the beach taking in the surf while enjoying the finest cuisine and sumptuous hand-crafted cocktails right at your fingertips — my definition of paradise. Ono for – See page 12

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Rise&Shine with

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t’s been about eight years since Ocean House opened its beautifully renovated, glass-and-woodpaneled doors to reveal one of the best views in all of Waikiki. But at least once or twice every day, someone will walk through the doors and ask operations manager David Nagaishi how long the restaurant has been there.

“It happens all the time,” says Nagaishi, a veteran of the dining scene in Honolulu. “Guests take a look at the room, the beach and the view, and they can’t believe they haven’t been here before.”

One thing is for sure, however: Once you step inside Ocean House, you won’t forget your first impression. And even if you are a savvy diner and know about the restaurant’s elegant dining room and wellpriced din-

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ner menu, chances are an Ocean House breakfast is something you’ve not yet experienced.

It’s partly the cooling, plantation-style décor of white wood, ceiling fans and tropical floral prints that help set the Ocean House atmosphere. Still, the menu pricing and the use of quality ingredients make the experience all the more enjoyable.

“We try to keep the pricing fair,” says Nagaishi. “We want local people to come and enjoy the food and the atmosphere.”

At night, the dinner menu features fresh island selections, including Crab Stuffed Mahimahi($28.50), Parmesan Crusted Opah ($29.50) and Fire Roasted

M o n c h o n g Far Left: With manager Michelle Scala ($29.50), as well doing the honors, fresh fruit is served in a pineapple and topped with granola and as an impressive yogurt. Top Left: Operations manager selection of David Nagaishi Above: An award-winseafood dishes ning loco moco. The secret, according to that include Nagaishi, is the New York strip/filet Seafood Clam mignon/hamburger base. Bottom Left: Bake ($29.50), Traditional eggs Benedict comes with Seafood Coconut crab as part of the breakfast menu.

Curry ($24.50) and Mussels Marinara ($25.50), in which New Zealand mussels and clams are sautéed in olive oil, garlic and lemon juice, then served over marinara linguine.

Fish and seafood dishes you’d expect from a restaurant sitting right on one of the world’s most famous beaches, but show-stopping prime rib, too? Turns out that Ocean House has some of the best.

Salted, seasoned and simmered for eight to 10 hours, the signature prime rib is served in a variety of styles, including pulehu style with garlic and herbs ($29.50) and blackened, seared and topped with a sweet Creole sauce ($29.50).

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But while dinner at Ocean House is elegant and often solidly booked, breakfast remains something of a hidden secret.

I stopped by last week for a Fresh Fruit Sunrise ($10.95) — half a pineapple filled with berries, melon and seasonal fruit, and topped with Greek yogurt, honey and granola — and had a chat with Nagaishi about Ocean House’s appeal. Our conversation quickly got around to the topic of a favorite local breakfast, the loco moco. Ocean House has one that rivals almost any other in the Islands. I realize that’s a pretty big statement, but where else is your hamburger patty made of Filet Mignon, Prime Rib and N.Y. Steak?

Nagaishi’s enthusiasm is noticeable when talking about the dish.

“Firstly, our loco moco won the ‘Loco Moco Smackdown in Waikiki,’” he says, proudly. “It’s made from the trimmings of Filet Mignon, N.Y. Steak and Rib Eye. There’s all the tenderness and the flavor.” He pauses for effect. “And

then there’s the gravy.

Don’t even bother calling it sauce or juice, or anything other than gravy. It’s a wonderful gravy.”

Topped with two eggs (any style), a scoop or two of rice and some lightly fried onion strips, and you might be looking at the loco moco breakfast of all time.

Unless, of course, you consider the Ocean House Prime Rib Hash.

“Oh, that’s so good,” Nagaishi says.

“Sometimes, our chef makes it as a special. He takes the slow-roasted prime rib with garlic salt and pepper and he makes the leftovers into a patty. We fry it and serve it on top of his pepper jack cheese sauce.”

I venture that it’s not exactly a “get-up-and-go” kind of a breakfast, like fresh fruit and granola, I say, and he laughs.

“No, no, you’re right. It’s more a ‘relax-and-go-back-on-the-beachand-think-about-dinner’ kind of a thing,” Nagaishi says.

But on a breakfast menu with a dozen or so items, there’s lots of variety — including dishes for healthy eaters, fruit lovers and vegetarians. There’s everything from freshly made Belgian Waffles ($11.95) to Omelets ($11.95), Steak and Eggs ($11.95) Blue Crab Cake Benedict ($13.95) and a Hawaiian Frittata ($12.95).

“We have the items that we think are our best,” says Nagaishi.

“Some are nice, down-home-type of dishes. Others are a bit more up-market like Eggs Benedict or

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Beachfront in the Outrigger Reef on the Beach, Waikiki

923.2277

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asKJo Blue Crab Benedict, and then we have local-style dishes like the loco moco and the hash.”

Parking is simple — there’s valet and validated parking out front at Outrigger Reef on the Beach — and the spacious dining room is perfect for early morning business meetings, family reunions or showers.

“We can easily accommodate large parties,” Nagaishi says. Just call first to make sure the dining room isn’t full.

If it’s been way too long since you took some time with family and friends to enjoy a leisurely breakfast and quality time, head to Ocean House, where an only-in-Hawaii breakfast experience awaits.

Left: The Fresh Fruit Sunrise ($10.95) has berries, melon and seasonal fruit inside half a pineapple.

Top: An ocean view and freshly made waffles offer an outstanding start to the day.

If you regularly patronize the same takeout restaurant and know the staff well, then tip whenever you use their services. Do you really want them thinking of you as the neighborhood cheapskate?

But here’s a question for you: If you’re tipping at the coffee shop, and tipping on takeout, where do you stop? What about Mike, Most polite restaurant the guy at McDonald’s staff will tell you that tip- who speedily bags up ping is not expected on your Big Mac, or the takeout food. But it is sweet girl at Safeway who appreciated. And certain- helps at the checkout?

I think one of the realy if you’re ordering takeout for a large group, sons I get so many questhey’re going to be doing tions about tipping is almost as much work as if because most people you’re in the restaurant. It walk a thin line between rather depends on guilt and extreme embarwhether you subscribe to rassment when it comes what I call the “barista to leaving money for the philosophy” or not. The strangers who serve barista philosophy man- them. When in doubt, dates that you grossly leave a tip. over tip every time someone smiles, tells you to Have a food or have a nice day or passes wine question? you a freshly ground cup Ask Jo by e-mailing: of coffee in a recycled jmc garry@ paper cup. Why are you staradvertiser.com tipping people who pour or tune in to Table Talk you cups of coffee? And every Saturday at why is making a cup of 10 a.m. on KHVH coffee any different from 830 AM. making and packaging your take-out order?

Dear Jo, I was reading your articles on tipping and I’m interested on what you think about tipping on takeout food.

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Kochi celebration means delicious dinner deals Y

ou’ll find a menu to suit almost all local tastes at Kochi Restaurant and Lounge. This month, there are special dishes to celebrate the restaurant’s three-year anniversary, including free rice sets (rice and miso soup) with early bird meals.

Birthday dinners at Kochi are free — as long as you take two friends and they order an entrée each — and you don’t have to be there on your birthday. You can give yourself an early or belated treat and take advantage of the restaurants five-day rule.

“We honor the free birthday entrée for five days before or for five days after a guest’s

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birthday,” says coowner Denise Takara.

But whether you’re salivating for sushi, craving the loco moco or wanting a fix of oxtail soup, make sure you order the signature dessert before you leave.

Deep Fried Haupia Fritter ($6.95) is a soft, creamy homemade haupia covered in deep-fried, golden-crisp batter and served with ice cream and chocolate sauce. The Kochi creation goes down as one of the city’s sweetest sensations.

Other notable desserts on the Kochi menu include the Flourless Decadence Chocolate Cake ($7.50), a ridiculously rich and gooey dessert served with a raspberry coulis.

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Kochi Restaurant and Lounge Left : Denise Takara with some of the latest sushi bar offerings at Kochi.

Above: This one-of-akind dessert features homemade, deep-fried haupia drizzled with chocolate sauce and served a la mode.

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roasted melon seeds, almonds, sesame seeds and macadamia nuts.

Such is the popularity of the specialty cakes that they’re shipped to the oven-roasted nut filling. Mainland, Canada and No lard, and freshly Hong Kong every year. sourced ingredients “We make thousands (wherever possible) make and thousands of moonfor a high-quality, highly cakes,” Koc says, “but desired cake. every year the No. 1 seller Choices include white lotus paste, red lotus paste, coconut and red azuki bean.

But the most popular Peking Duck • Imperial Scallop cake at Hee Hing is Soup • Roasted Garlic by far the Golden Dungeness Crab • Chicken Virginia Ham with Oyster Sauce • Fresh Asparagus Speared with Above Left: Boneless Prawns • Chinese Broccoli with Mongolian Pork Chops Minced Flounder • Mongolian are reason enough to try Pork Chops • Braised E Mein Hee Hing’s Moon with Duck Breast • Steamed Festival menu. Above Rice • Fresh Baked Hee Hing Right: Freshly made Mooncakes mooncakes are on sale

hile it’s time to celebrate the fall harvest, most of us won’t be outside gathering crops. Instead, we’ll be celebrating the full moon festival at local Chinese restaurants.

At Hee Hing, pastry chefs are already in the throes of mass production of some of the city’s most sought-after mooncakes.

“Our head chef, Mr. Ching, has been making mooncakes for more than 20 years,” says Hee Hing general manager David Koc. All of the Hee Hing mooncakes are baked fresh at the restaurant, using the freshest home- at Hee Hing until Wednesday’s full moon. made lotus preserves, red azuki bean paste and

The Moon Festival Celebration Menu

Cost: $229 per table of 10

is the roasted melon, almond and sesame seeds with macadamia nut.”

Cakes are baked with whole egg or half, and can be pre-ordered for pick up at the restaurant.

Hee Hing also celebrates the Moon Festival with a special menu served until Wednesday, Sept. 22.

Hee Hing Restaurant Where: 449 Kapahulu Ave.

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Primo Aloha Ale Nights Primo, Hawaii’s original beer, has produced a limited edition special brew to celebrate Aloha Festivals. Join us at Primo Aloha Ale Night on Fri, Sept 24. Prizes, fun, plus a free glass souvenir per person with any Primo Aloha Ale purchase. Wear your festival button and receive 10% off your food bill during month of September.

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“When you walk in or call, we’ll ask n a restaurant climate that’s cloudy at best, and a state of disaster at worst, where you want to sit,” explains Aki, “and Restaurant Suntory is weathering the what kind of food you want to eat.” economic storm with remarkable forti- Washoku offers more traditional Japanese dining and includes the $48 Nagomi (a tratude.

“We are really lucky to be so busy,” says ditional Japanese course of appetizer, restaurant manager Aki Peters, who tells assorted sashimi, chawanmushi, black of thriving lunch crowds and a vibrant cod miso yaki, fresh green salad, assorted dinner scene. It helps that Suntory has a shrimp and vegetable tempura, steamed reputation for high-quality ingredients rice, miso soup and ice cream) and the and excellent food that spans three $58 Irodori (an appetizer course followed decades in Hawaii. To celebrate its 30th anniversary, there’s a 30 percent discount on the dinner menu that begins this week and runs until the end of the month.

“It’s a way of celebrating and thanking the customers,” says Aki of the special discount.

There are three distinct dining experiences at Restaurant Suntory: the “Washoku” area, where a large menu selection is offered in a room overlooking landscaped gardens, with a view of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel; the teppanyaki room, where sizzling Top left: Traditional Washoku meals are popular at plates of lobster, steak and dinner. Top: General manager Nobuyuki Aoyami, seafood are served daily for left, with restaurant manager Aki Peters. Above: lunch and dinner; and an intiTwo large black tiger shrimp and vegetables make mate sushi bar, where diners up the Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura ($13.50) enjoy first-rate sushi from the Right: The renovated dining room as a wonderful view of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. Top Right: hands of experienced sushi Takashi Oikawa has an eye for fresh sushi. chefs.

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by fresh sashimi based on the Honolulu Harbor catch, seasonal mini hot pot, assorted shrimp and veggie tempura, salad, sushi and dessert).

Washoku Entrees all come with salad, steamed rice and miso soup, and popular choices include Shabu Shabu Gozen ($34), Wafu Steak Gozen ($32) and Sashimi and Tempura Gozen ($33).

“People who want Washoku are looking for the traditional Japanese dining experience,” says Aki, “and those who want to sit at the sushi counter pretty much know what they want. And customers can sit in the dining room and order sushi, too, if they want. It’s all OK.” The third dining room at Restaurant Suntory is devoted to teppanyaki, but don’t go expecting vegetable cutting tricks or knifethrowing chefs.

“We don’t do the show,” says Aki with a smile. “That’s one of the things that a lot of people like. We just focus on the quality and nothing else.”

Certainly the teppanyaki menu is impressive, with live Big Island abalone and live Maine lobster served alongside filet mignon, sirloin steak, shrimp, sashimi and fresh local seafood. The Gourmet Suntory Course ($120) also offers foie gras as part of the menu.

There’s an impressive emphasis on the use of local ingredients, and top-quality meats and seafood.

Lunch specials, offered daily, are a huge draw, with the dining room filled by locals from nearby offices.

“We offer a $12 special lunch every day,” says Aki, “and a special that often sells out as soon as the restaurant opens.”

There’s an impressive emphasis on local ingredients in this Japanese restaurant, where quality reigns. Alongside the fresh island fish and free-range chicken, you’ll find organic shoyu, the finest quality black Angus beef, Hawaiian sea salt, high-quality tempura oil, local tomatoes and locally farmed greens and vegetables.

Those planning on taking advantage of the 30 percent anniversary dinner discount should expect a crowd, but also expect fast, friendly service.

“Sometimes it gets really busy,” says Aki, “but we’re happy to be able to keep up the quality and the service at every meal.”

Restaurant Suntory Where: Royal Hawaiian Center, Third Floor, 2233 Kalakaua Ave.

Call: 922.5511

Website: restaurantsuntory.com

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n addition to owning and operating successful restaurants, the Suntory group also owns Japan’s oldest distillery, built in 1923 by Suntory founder Shinjiro Torii. The distillery sits outside Kyoto in an area famous for its clear, mountain waters.

Using malted barley, yeast and copper pot stills based on Scottish models, the whisky is first distilled then stored in a variety of Spanish, Japanese and American oak casks. Yamazaki Single Malt whisky has garnered awards around the globe, and at Restaurant Suntory, special bottlings are stored in crystal decanters for customers.

You’ll find the 12-year-old Yamazaki to be a lightbodied whisky with a warm, honeyed finish. It’s similar in style to a classic Speyside (Scotland) malt.

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very meal is a culinary delight when dining out at Kobe Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar. With new owners Roy and Lynn Nakamura aboard and talented teppanyaki chefs on hand to prepare delicious steak, chicken and seafood dishes, as well as provide spontaneous comic relief, Kobe figures to remain a hit among hungry patrons for years to come. Call 941.4444.

Above: New Kobe Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar owners Lynn and Roy Nakamura join with the Rev. Tatsuo Muneto in the ceremonial untying of the maile lei during a blessing ceremony Oct. 13 at the restaurant site along Ala Moana Boulevard. Inset: The highly coveted Kobe Emperor Steak (12 ounces) is served alongside scallops and a shrimp appetizer.

1 | Ian Decastro and Kalindi West, with Taylor and Chris Lucero 2 | Bryant and Cindy Akiona 3 | Teppanyaki chef Branen Yamamoto 4 | Jeff, Nikki and Maddie Choi 5 | Keoni and Jennifer Haole 6 | Emily and Kris Masumoto, with Teppanyaki chef Lester Nishida, Kiana Masumoto and Dillon Matsuda Photos by Lawrence Tabudlo

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Golden Palace to Shine at Festival; On On has Deals for the Family

By Sarah Pacheco

Golden Palace Seafood

Maine Lobsters and steamed rice. There also As far back as the ancient will be a gift of one box of Xia and Shang Dynasties homemade mooncakes — a (2000 B.C. to 1066 B.C.), the flaky, moon-shaped pastry people of China would pay filled with a rich combinatribute to xi yue, the moon, tion of lotus paste and egg through legend and cere- yolk — for each table to monies. In fact, one of the enjoy.

The Moon Festival spemost important holidays in cial menu price and free the Chinese calendar year is the Mid-Autumn Festival. mooncake offer is valid on The Mid-Autumn Festival Wednesday only, but these traditionally is held on the food items and more 15th day of the eighth (including its famous dim month in the Chinese calen- sum) are available at regudar, when the moon is at its lar prices all year round. fullest and roundest. On this day, families and Golden Palace Seafood friends gather and celebrate the end of the sum- 111 N. King St. mer harvest season and arrival of winter by eating 521.8268 mooncakes together under Street and garage the light of the moon.

This year’s Mid-Autumn parking Festival falls on Sept. 22, and in honor of the long- Open 7 a.m.-10 p.m. daily standing custom of joviality and family, Golden Palace Seafood is offering a special On On at McCully menu for parties of 10 for Chinese Restaurant $168.

On On at McCully is a The meal includes gener- true family restaurant. ous portions of Roast Meats Cowan and Faith Wong and Jelly Fish Platter, established On On more Seafood Scallop Soup, than 26 years ago, and Peking Duck, Crispy Skin today continue to run the Chicken, Abalone with successful Chinese restauBlack Mushrooms, Sea Bass rant with help from their with Choy Sum, Salt and son Norman and daughter Pepper Shrimp, two live Julia.

the Wong men from an old family recipe.

And for those big localstyle family get-togethers, On On’s private banquet room can accommodate up to 60 people. Parties up to 200 can reserve the entire restaurant (with advance notice). Reservations for holiday and New Year’s parties are being accepted now.

Those who can’t dine in have the option of ordering their favorite plates to go.

Just call ahead for takeout.

On On also caters, with free delivery in the Honolulu area.

Friday & Saturday September 24 & 25, 2010 11A.M. till Midnight

The Cowans also consider their loyal batch of customers part of the ohana. In fact, many diners at On On have been eating there since it first opened nearly three decades ago in Kapahulu.

So what keeps folks coming back again and again?

The On On Famous Cake Noodles, for starters, which come in different variations of beef, chicken, seafood and tofu. But according to Norman, the best seller is the Minute Chicken Cake Noodle, a generous portion of sliced boneless chicken seared tender and served

Left: Golden Palace Seafood will honor the Moon Festival with special menu prices and free mooncake. Top: The Minute Cake Noodle ($7.25) at On On is one dish that keeps customers coming back for more.

Above: The Honey Walnut Shrimp is part of the Dinner for 10 ($189) special at On On.

with choi sum over a bed of saimin cake noodles fried just right for that elusive crispy-chewy texture. This month the Minute Cake Noodle is specially priced at $7.25 (regular price $9.50).

Another great special to take advantage of this month is a Dinner for Four, a spread of Beef Broccoli, Crispy Gau Gee Mein, Oyster Sauce Chicken, Ma Po Tofu and Char Sui Fried Rice for $39.95. It’s perfect for busy families on the go that want to eat together but don’t want to bother with cooking or cleaning up.

For families a bit larger than four, there also is a Dinner for 10 for $189 — Scallop Egg Soup, Chinese Chicken Salad, Honey Walnut Shrimp and Peking Duck with Homemade Steamed Buns, prepared by

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Hawaiian $ Luau Dinner Teriyaki $ Striploin Steak Hibachi Chicken $ & Shrimp Kebobs

On On at McCully Chinese Restaurant 1110 McCully St. 946.8833 ononhawaii.com Ample free parking Open 10:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. daily

Celebrate Your Birthday

With us and Receive a complimentary Hy’s Cheesecake & Keepsake Photo For Honoree

These dinners include baked or mashed potato, french fries or rice, corn on the cob, & haupia pudding.

Mon-Fri: 6:00 - 10:00 pm Sat, Sun: 5:30 - 10:00 pm

All of the above dinners include our “All You Can Eat” Salad Bar & Coffee, Tea or Soft Drink

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ono, you know Left: Grilled Mahi Mahi Salad ($24) at the Mai Tai Bar. Right: The Watermelon Feta Cheese Salad ($7) at The Fat Greek Bottom Right: The highly delectable Mango Salad ($7.25) at Bangkok Chef.

amaze me, with its Hirabara Farm greens in a white balsamic vinaigrette, avocado and papaya salsa and togarashi aioli. Now you can eat clean without sacrificing taste. Of course, I can’t leave out the Big Island Cobb Salad ($18), complete with chicken breast, sharp Cheddar, avocado, – From page 2 heirloom tomato and bacon something fresh and vibrant in mixed with an herb vinaigrette flavor, I immediately sought out (crumbled bleu cheese is availthe Mai Tai Bar’s array of salads. able upon request).

The Fire Grilled N.Y. Steak with Mai Tai Bar Cafe de Paris is a masterpiece of Royal Hawaiian Hotel avocado, papaya salsa, tender 2259 Kalakaua Ave. steak glazed in a Kona Coffee BBQ 923.7311 sauce with hirabara farm greens with a white balsamic vinaigrette The Fat Greek dressing ($28). Although only My most memorable travel served at dinner, this zesty comexperience to date was to Athens bination of protein and veggies is and Santorini, Greece, last sumexactly what my body needs to mer. The views and ventures to refuel itself after an all-day surf the Parthenon and Acropolis session. The Kona Coffee BBQ were spectacular, and although I sauce is absolute perfection. ate very well, I loved the fact that Seafood lovers will rejoice in the everything was healthy and fresh Surf Salad ($35), fresh baby — from the Greek salads to the greens tossed with local sea Moussaka, spinach pies, lamb asparagus, avocado, heart of Souvlaki and homemade meatpalm, heirloom tomatoes and balls. Therefore, when I found topped with succulent lobster myself at The Fat Greek, located tail, prawns and scallops. A on the corner of Waialae Avenue creamy tarragon vinaigrette and St. Louis Drive in Kaimuki, I accompanies the salad and can knew I was in for a treat. The 100be poured on to your liking. The seat restaurant, which includes Grilled Mahi Mahi Salad ($24) is garden dining, is doing a fabulous another dish that never ceases to job at the dine-in/take-out busi-

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ness. Chefs Daryl Oppenheimer, Gil Crisostomo and J. Gallardo have perfected the art of Mediterranean cuisine and plan to open another establishment in Waikiki sometime soon.

“If you want to eat healthy, this is the place to do it,” Gallardo says, adding that Greek food, as in

all Mediterranean diets, focus on fresh vegetables, fish, lean meats, fresh herbs and spices, lemons and olive oil. The fixed menu contains a plethora of mouth-watering possibilities along with the ever-changing daily specials on hand. The chefs were nice enough to prepare a special Watermelon Feta Cheese Salad ($7) that had never been served before.

According to them, my review of it would determine its placement on the menu — and honestly, it was spectacular! I hope to see it on the menu sometime very soon.

It consists of mixed seasonal greens tossed in a creamy vinai-

grette and adorned with juicy bite-sized pieces of seedless watermelon sprinkled with just the right amount of feta cheese.

The combination of the saltiness and creaminess of the cheese and the sweetness of the watermelon is comparable to the perfect pairing of peanut butter and jelly.

“The watermelon is refreshing and it cleanses the palate,” Gallardo states.

“It’s a good starter course.”

Yet, I believe the salads are big enough to order as a main entree, and The Tuna Special Salad ($8) is not one to go unnoticed. “It’s not your typical tuna and mayo mix,” Gallardo says. “We use lemon juice, olive oil, capers, olives and other special ingredients, and serve that over our house salad with our own spicy dressing.” Also, you can never go wrong with the original Greek Salad ($7), served with romaine lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, red bell pepper, feta cheese and Kalamata olives with the house dressing.

Isn’t it ironic how The Fat Greek can make you skinny? Enjoy!

The Fat Greek 3040 Waialae Ave. 734.0404

what everyone is after.

“The Pad Thai, Thai Green Curry and Yellow Chicken Curry are favorites,” she says. “The salads, too.” And after spending some time in Thailand during the hot summer months, I can attest that a fresh papaya salad is the perfect way to beat the heat (temperature-wise of course — the fact that your mouth may be on fire is a different story).

Su says her Papaya Salad ($6.75) is made with green papaya, chili peppers, garlic cloves, long beans and tomatoes with crushed peanuts, finished off with the in-house special tamarind sauce. Papaya salad is always a hit among Thai locals.

If you can handle the heat, the Mango Salad ($7.25) consists of shredded mango with carrots,

shallot, Chinese parsley, chili peppers and cashew nuts, again paired with tamarind sauce.

“We always use fresh ingrediBangkok Chef ents that a lot of people love. We This Manoa Valley eatery is can get very busy!” The portions ever-bustling with hungry diners are large enough to share, but if in search of a guilt-free meal you still have room, the Shrimp that’s both bursting with flavor Salad ($7.95) is another appetizand healthy for you. Co-owner ing possibility. Bangkok Chef also Mary Su and her team are always is located in Nuuanu with a Nimitz cooking up the best in Thai cui- location set to open soon.

Bangkok Chef sine that leave customers com2995 E. Manoa Road ing back for more. Open for 988.0212 almost two years, Su knows

eat this

Fukuya still serving up family favorites Fukuya

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inner of many awards for “best okazuya in Honolulu,” Fukuya, a clean yet simple local-style deli, attracts a daily crowd of regulars and a growing number of new foodies — all tempted by the original

Delicatessen

dishes and decades-old and Catering family recipes.

Soft, salty noodles, Where: crispy fried chicken, beef 2710 S. King St. teriyaki and gorgeous offerings of pastel-colored handCall: 946.2073 made mochiko, chow fun and tender, sweet miso butDeli Hours: terfish make for a rainbow Wednesday through display of irresistible Sunday, 6 a.m.-2 p.m. food. Items that have Website: been on the menu for fukuyadeli.com less than 30 years (like the fish burgers or potato hash) are like miso butterfish, shrimp referred to as “new” tempura, mochiko chicken, menu items. Others, kurome, shoyu chicken, namasu, spring rolls and Left: Furikake musubi, shirae, have been on the chow fun and crisp, menu for more than 70 fried chicken are just years. some of the myriad of

validation

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Since placing our ad and coupon in Dining Out, we noticed a 10 percent to 15 percent increase in customers. Most of them live in the neighborhood and are senior citizens. They bring the coupon in and say, ‘We’ve got to try your pho; we’ve got to try your spring rolls.’

“Yes, the ad worked. We’re really happy.”

Sandy Lin, Pho Kitchen owner

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wagyu new york strip, 14 ounces

what we’re eating at...

On On

Chinese

Left: Robert, Ty and Angelique Buckman enjoying their favorite dishes.

This Australian, kobe-style beef is farm raised with meticulous care.

It is exquisitely marbled and

Restaurant

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n On Chinese Restaurant at McCully has been home to favorite local dishes like Honey Walnut Shrimp and Minute Chicken Cake Noodles for more than 26 years.

Weddings, birthdays and family reunions are easily accommodated in the spacious dining room,

On On Chinese Restaurant Where: 1110 McCully St.

Call: 946.8833

Website: ononhawaii.com

extraordinary in texture. are definitely the crispy chicken, the oyster chickand at lunchtime, On On en and the lunch specials. offers a varied taste of its The lunch specials are aweextensive menu in the some because they give you form of daily specials and a taste of a lot of the food combination plates. From on the menu without orderSoft Duck with Won Ton ing every dish. Today we Noodle Soup on Mondays, have sweet and sour beef to Sea Bass Fillet with broccoli, won ton, noodles, Ginger Onion Rice on rice and lup cheong.

Fridays, the daily lunch “You get a little bit of specials and plate lunch- everything on one plate, style combos offer great and it’s an easy way to taste value. the food.”

We stopped by to ask customers Robert and Angelique: Angelique Buckman what “Today I’m having the they’d recommend from ginger chicken; it’s one of the menu. my favorites. I love the cake noodle, too, but really Robert: all of the food here is so “I’d say that the favorites good.”

Masterfully grilled to draw out its remarkable flavors, this steak provides a juicy, tender and absolutely satisfying treat for your palate.

A fi ne steak.

A fi ne experience.

beachhousewaikiki.com • 921-4600 Complimentary valet parking.

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recipe

Crispy Duck Lumpia with Spicy Hoisin Sauce Serves Four

by Chef Chai Chaowasaree

Ingredients: List A • 2 cups Chinatown roasted duck (boneless) • 1/2 cup fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced • 1/4 cup green onions, sliced • 1/4 cup Chinese parsley, sliced • 2 cups bean sprouts • 1 tablespoon roasted sesame seed • 1 1/2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce • 1/2 tablespoon Siracha chili sauce • 1/2 tablespoon garlic chips List B • 16 pieces lumpia wrappers • 1 egg wash • some vegetable oil, for deep-fried

spring rolls • 1 cup mango and tomato salsa Preparation: • Combine all ingredients from list A and mix it well. Set aside and separate into 16 portions.

• With the lumpia wrapper, add mixture to center and roll like a spring roll (see package for instructions).

• Preheat the oil to 350 degrees and fry lumpia until golden brown.

Serve with fresh tomato mango salsa.

Fresh Tomato Mango Salsa Ingredients: • 2 tablespoons diced, ripe mango,

about 1/4 inch • 2 tablespoons diced tomato, about 1/4 inch • 1/2 tablespoon chopped onion • 1/2 tablespoon chopped Chinese parsley • 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice (optional) • 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar • 1/2 tablespoon sugar • salt and Tabasco, to taste Preparation: • Mix all salsa ingredients together.

Serve as condiment with Duck Lumpia.

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Breakfast

7 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Dinner

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Free Parking Subject to Availability For Reservations:

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WHERE TO DINE BAKERY

AMERICAN

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

La Palme D’or

Atlantis Seafood & Steak

Breakfast

Makino Chaya

2284 Kalakaua Avenue 922-6868

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

Dinner

d.k Steakhouse

Napoleon’s Bakery

After Midnight

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

Lunch

CAFE Anytime Cafe

Market City Shopping Center 2919 Kapiolani Blvd 735-3888

BUFFET

Koko Cafe

Camellia Buffet

Willows, The

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

949-4321

930 McCully St. 951-0511/0611

901 Hausten St. 952-9200

Catering

2494 S. Beretania St. 944-0449

Located inside of Zippy’s

Alcohol served Online

Yakiniku Camellia Buffet

30th Anniversary

30% OFF Dinner Menu * Valid from September 12-30, 2010 Must present coupon during time of purchase

SUNTORY

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor

restaurantsuntory.com • 922-5511

(reg. $8.95 each)

Build your own 10” pizza with unlimited toppings. *Take out only, w/coupon; not to be combined with any other offer. Expires 9/30/10.

Also available Won Ton Noodles • Pasta • Risotto Burgers • Sandwiches • Salads

Mon - Fri 10 am to 12 mid Sat 8 am - 12 mid • Sun 8 am - 10 pm

2919 Kapiolani Blvd.

Market City Shpg Cntr

735-3888

Dinner for 10 $ 151

941-2835 • 1936 S. King St. Local Japanese Style Dining Dinner 5-Midnight • Late Pupus 10-2am FREE ENTREE ON YOUR B-DAY!

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

10% OFF

Ala Carte Menu or Buffet*

50 Different Items to Choose From

• Kalbi • Sirloin Steak • Shrimp • Sashimi • Chicken • & More

(*Up to 20 People)

Maple Garden /Yen King

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present a valid local ID for offer. cannot be combined with any other specials or coupons.

2nd entree must be of equal or lesser value. some restrictions apply. Expires 10-17-2010

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

Healthy & Fresh Ingredients

FREE PARKING!

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

BYOB

(no corkage fee)

2494 S. Beretania St. SHABU SHABU Restaurant VIETNAMESE & VEGETARIAN CUISINE 11AM-3PM |

8.50 include tax

$

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WHERE TO DINE CATERERS

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant

Happy Day Chinese Restuarant

A Catered Experience

On at McCully ON ON On 1110 McCully St.

at McCully 946-8833

Hee Hing Restaurant 449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

CHINESE Duck Yun

Seafood Village Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa

FAMILY DINING Maple Garden /Yen King

1518 Makaloa St. 942-5008

1585 Kapiolani Blvd. #10 941-0555

ON ON at McCully Chinese Restaurant

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

Keeaumoku

by Wal-Mart 946-5696

Hot Pot Shabu Shabu

Angelo Pietro Honolulu

909 Isenberg St. 941-6641

111 N. King St. 521-8268

Open Daily 10:30am - 9:30pm

WAFFLES

$7.50

Aina Haina Shopping Center 373-1303 or 373-4632 Open Daily 10:30am - 9pm

Special Dinner for 10

NOW

One coupon per order.

Cannot be combined with other offers.

Expires 9/30/10

Served with 2 pc waffles, cream & fresh seasonal fruits

East Honolulu

was $239

(KOZO)

189

$

(Served at breakfast only) Side order available with any breakfast entrée order $3.00 Price for September 2010 promo only

MANGO CHEESECAKE

Find Menus and $5 Coupon Online at www.ononhawaii.com Call or Fax 946-8833

(10 Different Plates to Choose From)

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Sept. 22, 2010 only

Take Out

$4.95

Light & fluffy texture cheesecake with a layer of fresh island mango jelly inside & graham cracker crust.

Dine-in $5.95

Bistro • Bakery • Bar

Lunch Plate Special $5.95 $6.95 $

Aloha Tower Marketplace 528-0807

1055 Alakea St. 525-8585

Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant

Special Menu for10

Don Ho’s Island Grill

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

Mandalay (The)

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

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

Liliha Square 524-1628

3553 Waialae Ave. 738-8666

94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd.

677-7744

Bibas

Breakfast • Lunch • Happy Hour • Dinner Ala Moana Center • Mall Level / Mauka (Next to Victoria’s Secret)

Dine In

946-6388

Japanese Restaurant

MOON FESTIVAL Roast Meats & Jelly Fish Platter Seafood Scallop Soup • Peking Duck Crispy Skin Chicken • Abalone w/Black Mushroom Sea Bass w/Choy Sum • Salt & Pepper Shrimp 2 Live Main Lobsters • Steamed Rice Free Box of Moon Cakes per set menu

Discounted Prices!

Mon - Fri Lunch Saturday Lunch Sunday Brunch Daily Dinner

No credit cards accepted for special menu

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

521-8268

$19.95 . . $14.95 $24.95 . . $19.95 $34.95 . . $29.95 $34.95 . . $29.95

Please present coupon. Not valid in banquet rooms. One coupon per table.

Cannot be combined with other coupons or discounts.

SERVING THE BIGGEST AND BEST SHRIMP TEMPURA IN TOWN!

• Dine-In or Take-Out • Gift Certificates

• Catering Available

SEPTEMBER SPECIAL

Steam Flounder Whole Fish 10oz with Ginger, Shitake Mushroom, Soy Sauce

$

13.95

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

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

Hawaii’s Original Garden Restaurant

952-9200 www.willowshawaii.com

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

Buy one dinner entree, receive 2nd entree

Early Bird Special

12.95

$

Only

50% OFF

FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY *Selected Menu Items are Posted at Restaurant

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

valid Sun, Mon & Tue with ad HOKU ZUTTERMEISTER Expires 9/28/10.

Sept. 25 only

Offer not valid for Catering or Hawaiian BBQ Cannot be combined with any other discounts. Expires 9/30/10

11 am - 7 pm

SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE

All Day for Locals with ID

SUNDAY................................... Melveen Leed

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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922-6868 1 9 - 2 5 ,

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MONDAY ................................. Jerry Santos & Hula

841-0931

Kam Shopping Center Open 6am Daily

TUESDAY ................................. Robert Cazimero & Hula

841-3733 922-3333 Catering

Hawaiian BBQ

Royal Haw’n Shp’g Ctr

k e n n y s h a wa i i . c o m

MAKAHA SONS Sept. 24 only

WEDNESDAY ......................... Brothers Cazimero THURSDAY.............................. Sista Robi

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

WHERE TO DINE FAMILY DINING IHOP 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

Kani Ka Pila Grille

Wailana Coffee House

Hy’s Steak House

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

1860 Ala Moana Blvd.

955-1764

2440 Kuhio Ave. 922-5555

Sam Choy’s BLC

Kit N Kitchen 1010 University Avenue 942-7622

580 N. Nimitz Hwy. 545-7979

Zippy’s Call the one nearest you.

Panya Bistro • Bakery • Bar Ala Moana Center Mauka - Mall Level 946-6388

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

Kenny’s Express Ranch House, The

2nd Floor Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center 922-9333

449 Kapahulu Avenue, 2nd Floor 737-4461

Stage Restaurant 1250 Kapiolani Blvd.

237-5429

FINE DINING

Top of Waikiki

Chai’s Island Bistro

Waikiki Business Plaza 2270 Kalakaua Ave. 923-3877

Aloha Tower Market Pl. 585-0011

AUTHENTIC KOREAN DISHES Featuring

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

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

Bringing you the finest in Japanese influenced French pastries. Over 35 different varieties of delicious, ultra fine pastries in Hawaii.

Ala Moana Center-Mall Level, Mountain side, next to Shirokiya www.lapalmedor-usa.com

941-6161

WWW.HEEHINGHAWAII.COM

CELEBRATE THE MOON FESTIVAL ENJOY BREAKFAST! 50% off second entrée with purchase of one breakfast entrée* 9 am to 10:30 am daily ENJOY LUNCH! 50% off second entrée with purchase of one lunch entrée* 10:30 am to 11:30 am ENJOY DINNER! 50% off second entrée with purchase of an dinner entrée* 5 pm to 6 pm ENJOY HAPPY HOUR! 50% off second appetizer with purchase of an appetizer* 5 pm to 6 pm ENJOY SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET! Complimentary champagne or mimosa with adult buffet

September 18 thru September 23

*discount will be applied to lowest price entrée or appetizer; offer cannot be combined with any other promotional offer; celebration ends on September 25, 2010.

Now until September 22, 2010

ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL

Mandarin Potsticker • Lemon Chicken Chinese Chicken Salad • Beef w/Ong Choy • Wok Grilled Prawns • Ma Po Tofu • Steamed Rice

New York Steak and Maine Lobster

$25.95 (reg $33.95)

www.fatgreek.net Try our Signature Dish….

The Royal Platter – Serves 2

Peking Duck Imperial Scallop Soup Chicken Oyster Sauce Roasted Garlic Dungeness Crab Asparagus Speared with Prawns Chinese Broccoli with Minced Flounder Mongolian Pork Chop Braised E Mein with Shredded Duck Steamed Rice Fresh Baked Mooncake

4 Lamb Chops, 8 Garlic Shrimp, Greek Salad, Greek Fries, Hummus, Pita Bread, Baklava.

BYOB (no corkage fee)

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

ton ton ramen

$229 Table of Ten (Reg. $252)

Fresh Baked Hee Hing

MOON CAKES

Let Us Do the Cooking

Waikiki Location !

Coming Soon

FINE

RAMEN

FREE GYOZA (3 pieces)

with purchase of any regular orders.

2pm - 6pm HOUSE

The Best Soft Rib Ramen in Hawaii!

“NO MSG” Ribs are slowly cooked over 8 hours until tender and juicy, original Japanese Style. Ramen is served in garlic shoyu base with traditional half cooked egg. You must try it!

$49 for four (reg $59)

580 Nimitz Hwy. 545-7979

Available daily until 6:30 pm

This coupon required. Expires September 25, 2010

449 KAPAHULU AVE., STE. 101

735-5544

677-5388

94-050 Farrington Hwy. • Waipahu, HI 96797

Most Delicious Thai Food in Town!

Immensely Popular Plate Lunch For $5.70

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WHERE TO DINE GREEK

JAPANESE

The Fat Greek

Chinese Cultural Plaza 536-3035

Hinone Mizunone

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

1345 South King St. 942-4848

Kobe Japanese Steak House

15% OFF

Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)

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

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

Sushi Company

Restaurant Suntory

Sushi Ichiban

1111 McCully Street 947-5411

Royal Hawaiian Shpg Cntr 3rd Flr. 922-5511

1841 Ala Moana Blvd.

941-4444

1137 11th Avenue 737-1937

Sumo Ramen

Makino Chaya

ITALIAN Bella Mia

Kozo Sushi

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

INDIAN Monsoon India

Sansei Seafood Restaurant

1936 South King St. 941-2835

Hifumi Japanese Restaurant

3040 Waialae Ave. 734-0404

Kochi

3579 Waialae Ave. 737-8820

Chicken & Sushi Bento

10% OFF

starting from

Credit Card Sale Only (With Coupon)

choose from Garlic Chicken or Chicken Katsu

NO MSG

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 9/30/10.

(served daily)

Mochiko Chicken (Wednesday Only), or Karaage Chicken (Friday Only)

LUNCH SPECIAL

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant

Japanese Set Lunch

Liliha Square by Times Supermarket

524-1628

8.95

$

Mon-Sat 9am to 7:30pm; Sun 9:30am to 6pm • 1111 McCully Street • 947-5411

Celebrating 10 Years!

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

803 Kam Hwy • 455-5888

15% OFF(Charge) • 25% OFF(Cash)

(Old Pearl City Chinese Restaurant)

Thai Cuisine

Dim Sum & Reg. Menu Dine In Special!

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

Must present coupon 3553 Waialae Avenue Expires 9/30/10 Excludes set menu; Not to combined with any other offers.

738-8666

2 Choice Teishoku Combo

16.75

*Not to be combined with any other specials.

Must present coupon to recieve discount.

Excludes beverages. Expires Sept. 30, 2010.

Ready made Bentos available daily

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

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

Sunday October 3rd!

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

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Alsoo Availablee Curry,, Steakk & Pasta

Ala Moana (Free Parking)

Served with rice, miso soup, two side dishes, and pickles.

Now taking reservations for Lunch & Dinner

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ALA MOANA BLVD. • KUHIO AVE PEARL CITY • KANEOHE • HILO

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Dinner Menu

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Lunch Daily 11-2pm Dinner 5-9pm

All To Go Orders

10% OFF Lunch & Dinner Mon - Thur Only Beverages Not Included EXPIRES 9/30/10

Accommodates peopleRooms Catering &35Party

Available

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in Breathtak Announcing Michel’s 1st Sunday Champagne Brunch Every Month! at the Colony Surf

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

• 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

WHERE TO DINE JAPANESE

Orine Sarang Chae

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

Ton Ton Ramen

PACIFIC RIM

905-A Keeaumoku St. 955-0646 626 Sheridan St. 596-0799

The Ocean House Restaurant 2169 Kalia Rd., Outrigger Reef Hotel 923-2277

MEXICAN

THAI

1137 11th Avenue, Kaimuki (11th Avenue Atrium) 737-5678

1604 Kalakaua Ave. 951-9370

Pho Kitchen 2919 Kapiolani Blvd.

735-8488

Bangkok Chef

YOGURT

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

OKAZUYA

Frog House Restaurant

629 Keeaumoku St. 953-2340

3660 Waialae Ave.

11th Avenue Mexitlan Grill

KOREAN

Green Papaya

3660 on the Rise

Yakiniku Million

95-050 Farrington Hwy, Waipahu 677-5388

VIETNAMESE

Fukuya Delicatessen & Catering

Souvaly Thai Cuisine

2710 S. King St. 946-2073

803 Kam Hwy. 455-5888

Yogen Fr u¨ z 1102 Fort Street Mall Windward Mall

228

$

Flavor of the Month

Coffee

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

KOREAN CUISINE

• 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. 9/23/10.

930 McCully St. • 951-0511 / 951-0611

1055 Alakea St. • PRIVATE PARTY ROOM • CONVENIENT PARKING

Tiramisu Torte Café Latte Cheesecake

6” Sugar-Free Coffee Delite Cake Mocha Roll Coffee Gourmet Cupcake

www.themandalayhawaii.com

525-8585

Mocha Almond Fudge Ultimate Donut

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

Tiramisu Torte

Coffee Mahina Pie

t e abou Inquir Bird ly r a E our r & Senio ls Specia

Present this coupon and receive

20% OFF our Adult Dinner Buffets

Wednesday - Friday (up to 12 people)

Reservations At 948-8356

Prime Rib & Alaskan Snow Crab Dinner Buffet • Family Fun Dining Experience • Great Local Food • Colorful Koi & vast Ulua • Fish feeding • Private Teahouses at no charge Lots of Free Parking 1525 Rycroft Street www.pagodahotel.com

Offer not valid with any other promotions or discounts. Offer expires 10/1/10.

BIRTHDAY SPECIAL

KAMA‘AINA SPECIAL!

With Family Group 20%

LUNCH 10% OFF DINNER 20% OFF

FREE BIRTHDAY MEAL FOR ANY AGE

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 10/11/10

1 Coupon per group. Must have vaild ID. Not Combinable with other discounts.

Discounts off regular adult price.

No online or photo-copied coupons.

Expires 10/11/10.

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tableside @ Hinone Mizunone

Right: Chef Teruo Aonuma holding the Sizzling Hamburger Steak with demi glaze sauce ($12) and tempura ($13 ).

Inset: The assorted Sashimi Platter ($21.75) is a popular item at Hinone Mizunone.

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raditional-style Japanese cooking is at its finest at Hinone Mizunone — the 2-year-old restaurant located at 1345 S. King St. With friendly service and a menu that features favorites such as broiled salmon, karaage and tenderloin pork katsu, Hinone is sure to remain a favorite among locals and tourists alike for years to come. Call 942.4848.

1 | KF and Winnie Chan with Yee Leung, and Jeanie, George and Marc Matsui 2 | Haily, Katriel and Dicky Chiu 3 | Oloaotifa and Tia Manumaleuna 4 | Diane and Richard Hosokawa 5 | Aya, Asana and Scott Murphy 6 | Ken, Preston, Mio and Ryoko Barnez 7 | Ron Saito and Brian Chock

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