Hawaii Dining Out 22 May 2011

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Thanks to CEO Randy Schoch, restaurants Ruth’s Chris Steak House and Romano’s Macaroni Grill remain ideal gathering places for steak and pasta lovers celebrating momentous occasions.

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Clockwise from top: Bone in Filet, Filet Mignon, Creme Brulee, Carpaccio, a glass of red wine and Seared Ahi/Sashimi at Ruth’s Chris Steak House

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By Alana Folen | Photos by Leah Friel

Waking up

with my cup of

tea— coffee know it’s Sunday and you’ve probably just crawled out of bed, perhaps still lamenting the end of a great weekend. Need a quick pick-me-up? How about a nice cup of Joe to get your day started off right? Nothing, and I do mean nothing, beats the alluring aroma of freshly brewed coffee to awaken your senses.

And coffee is good for you! Recent studies show that coffee drinkers are less likely to have type 2 diabetes, Parkinson’s disease and dementia than non-drinkers. Also, coffee lovers are known to have fewer cases of certain cancers (prostate cancer for men, according to a group of Harvard scientists; breast cancer for women, according to a Swedish study) heart rhythm problems and strokes.

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This week, I decided to get things started off right by gathering energy — and high levels of antioxidants — from the beloved coffee bean that we all adore. I now invite all of you to come along with me and wake up at the following “Ono, You Know” cafe stops, where the coffee tastes like freshly ground heaven!

Personally, I’m not the biggest fan of Rub the sleep from your tired eyes and plain black coffee, which is why wake up to the delight of illycafe’s finest Vietnamese coffee is the perfect choice Italian coffee, served fresh at JJ’s Bistro & for me. The creamy texture and sweet fla– See page 18 vor of the condensed milk are a match made in heaven when combined with the extra jolt of caffeine.

“We serve our coffee hot or cold, so it’s always made to your liking,” she adds.

Dining Out is a weekly advertising “This is a very authentic Vietnamesesupplement published by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. style coffee, and you would easily find something like this in Vietnam.”

Yet, I’m incredibly grateful that I don’t EDITOR Alana Folen have to travel far to enjoy this exquisite Saigon House Phone: 695.6307 Mandy Nguyen, owner of Saigon House, blend of wake-me-up goodness. So, the diningout@staradvertiser.com knows exactly what it takes to give you next time you’re in need of an energy that extra dose of energy to get you going boost, put your faith in the coffee at SALES MANAGER on those lazy days (and trust me, we all Saigon House. Your weary body will Sandi Sakaguchi have days like this that occur more often thank you.

Phone: 342.8802 than we would like). According to Nguyen, SSakaguchi@staradvertiser.com Saigon House if you grab one cup of Vietnamese-style Where: 2743 S. King St. coffee, you’ll be good to go.

SPECIAL SECTIONS Call: 942.4577 “The special thing about VietnameseEDITOR Bill Mossman style Coffee ($2) is that the coffee itself is JJ’s Bistro & French Pastry Phone: 529.4863 very strong, and then we blend it with diningout@staradvertiser.com sweetened condensed milk to sweeten it up some,” says Nguyen, who opened the Above: The author and Mandy Nguyen (left), Visit us at dining.staradvertiser.com doors to her South King Street eatery last owner of Saigon House, say “cheers!” to Vietnamese-style coffee.

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f the basics to any primary school curriculum start with the three Rs, is it possible that the basics to impeccable local cuisine begin with the two Rs — Ruth’s Chris Steak House and Romano’s Macaroni Grill?

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FOR RUTH’S CHRIS AND ROMANO’S?

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1 Randy Schoch, CEO and founder of Desert Island Restaurants LLC, sits down to an extravagant meal at Ruth’s Chris Steak House. 2 Creme Brulee ($10.95) at Ruth’s Chris 3 It’s all about succulent steaks like the Filet Mignon ($37.50) and Bone in Filet ($46.95) at Ruth’s Chris. 4 Ruth’s Chris’ Carpaccio ($15.95) 5 Romano’s Mama's Trio ($18.59) features lasagna, chicken parmigiana and roasted chicken cannelloni. 6 Romano’s Spaghetti and Meatballs with pomodoro ($13.59 with pomodoro sauce; $14.59 with bolognese sauce) 7 Romano’s Strawberry Zabaglione ($6.99) with fresh strawberries topped with classic Italian sweet marsala cream sauce and served with rolled sugar cookies.

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Pasta and steak lovers know ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// what we’re talking about here. Ruth's Chris Steak House Ask them to describe their Where: 500 Ala Moana Blvd. #6C and experience at either of these 226 Lewers St. #L-236 restaurants, and they’re likely (and other locations on Maui and the Big Island) to throw out delicious adjecCall: 599.3860 (Ala Moana Boulevard) or tives such as rare and rich.

440.7910 (Lewers Street) Indeed, these establishments are replete with the finest in culiHours: Open for dinner nightly from 5 to 10 p.m. nary creations. Ruth’s Chris ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// offers diners its incomparable USDA prime steaks and freshisland fish and seafood, while Romano’s Macaroni Grill features the best in Italian cuisine with its award-winning Tuscaninspired entrees, classic Italian pasta dishes and more.

Much of the credit goes to the guy whose name fittingly begins with an “R” as well, Randy Schoch, CEO and founder of Desert Island Restaurants LLC. This management entity is responsible for operations of five franchised Ruth’s Chris Steak House and two Romano’s Macaroni Grill establishments in Hawaii.

Dining Out recently sat down with the veteran restaurateur, 2 who relished the opportunity to explain what goes into managing two entities that have successfully satisfied the appetites of many for generations. Thankfully, Schoch and his restaurants have no plans to step out of that role anytime soon.

DO: What is the philosophy behind Ruth’s Chris Steak House? It’s built up quite a reputation in Hawaii and across the nation, hasn’t it?

Schoch: Yes, we offer the finest quality ingredients — finest quality steaks, the finest quality vegetables. We really let Mother Nature shine through. We don’t really oversauce things or do anything too fancy.

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DO: What makes the steaks at Ruth’s Chris so amazingly good?

Schoch: For starters, we always use USDA prime Iowa-fed, Iowagrown beef products. They have a lot of marble in them, which means that they have a lot of flavor. They are shipped and chilled, and then we cook them at 1,800 degrees and serve the steak on a 500-degree plate. With the steak cooked at this level of heat, it really sears in the juices and your steak stays hot through your entire meal. We add a little bit of butter on there and salt and pepper, and guests are able to enjoy the best steak that Mother Nature made. It’s all about the product here — it’s really gotta shine through.

DO: What sort of clientele do you cater to?

Schoch: Here in Hawaii, it’s probably 95 percent local business. We cater to everyone from local business people to those celebrating special occasions.

DO: How has the restaurant grown and developed throughout the years? And since the restaurant’s inception, has the menu expanded at all?

Schoch: Our sales have increased with the expansion of the restaurant

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and we’ve started to focus a little more on seafood, but our No. 1 priority has always been our steaks.

Our prime cuts of steak are the New York, Porterhouse, Rib-eye and Filet Mignon. We really are just trying to provide a real simple, great product and that really doesn’t require us to do anything too fancy. We also really focus on utilizing local produce as much as possible, such as Big Island tomatoes, Maui onions, goat cheese from Puna. We haven’t really had to tweak the menu too much, except for offering more fresh, local fish.

DO: So what can you tell our readers about your signature dishes?

Schoch: Our Filet Mignon ($37.50) is 11 ounces of the most tender cut of corn-fed Midwestern beef, and our Bone in Filet ($46.95) is a huge bone-in version of our famous filet. It’s a special item and an outstanding example of USDA Prime at its best. As far as fish goes, the Carpaccio ($15.95) is a sliced rare filet garnished with Caesar dressing, shredded Parmesan cheese, fresh ground and mixed greens. We also have a Seared Ahi/Sashimi ($15.95) featuring Fresh Island Pacific Ahi, perfectly complemented by a spirited sauce with hints of ginger, mustard and beer. For dessert, our Crème Brulee

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showcases the classic creole egg really solid and great Italian flavors. custard, topped with fresh berries and mint. We’ve returned to a lot of DO: Randy, you’ve got a lot on classics and really try to make them your plate! What are some of the outstanding. We also have 350 rewarding aspects of your job? wines to choose from!

Schoch: One of the most rewarding things is creating an DO: Romano Macaroni Grill has experience for people so that they also made its own mark in Hawaii’s have a wonderful time. We have so restaurant industry, with its savory many opportunities to celebrate Italian dishes and family-geared birthdays, anniversaries, graduaambiance. tions, etc. and we do our best to Schoch: Yes. I think Macaroni Grill help make that one of the most is a family-friendly place really special days in people’s lives. known for its exciting, fun, large portions of very flavorful food. It’s also DO: Where do you see the cona great place to be. We have opera cepts of both restaurants headed singers in the restaurant, we have in the near future? really exciting, dynamic décor and Schoch: Ruth’s Chris is probareally develop a personalized rela- bly going to be very similar. We tionship with our guests. We offer have a great product, so I guess tasty Italian food at a great value. We we’ll work toward continuing to celebrate the rich tradition of Italy improve our level of service. and everything Italian here.

People come to us to celebrate momentous occasions, so we have DO: You offer some great Italian a really big impact on their lives. cuisine at Macaroni Grill, including We have great steak, potatoes, Spaghetti & Meatballs ($13.59), vegetables, fresh baked breads Mama's Trio ($18.59), and Chicken and great glasses of wine, and I Florentine ($14.99), not to mention don’t think that part of it is ever desserts like Strawberries going to change in my lifetime. On Zabaglione ($6.99). There’s some- the other hand, Macaroni Grill is thing for everyone here, isn’t there? revising its menu to showcase a Schoch: Yes, we have a really bit more of a Tuscan style, includdiverse menu. It’s always evolving, ing more pastas, new salads, but it’s always heavily based on soups and more.

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t will be a night worthy of an upscale four-course menu and specially selected brown spirits when Beachhouse at the Moana hosts an “Evening with The Browns” at 6 p.m. this Friday, May 27.

Priced at $99 per person, the menu and whiskey pairing feature the culinary work of Beachhouse chef de cuisine Rodney Uyehara, who is collaborating with Beam Global Spirits & Wine to present a memorable evening.

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Guests will have the opportunity to sample a variety of whiskies, including Laphroaig 18 years, Ardmore Scotch, Marker’s Mark Bourbon and Ri1 Rye. Southern Wine & Spirits mixologist Chandra Lam also will be preparing mixed cocktails for the evening using these particular whiskies.

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There are four parts, of course The four-course menu offers exquisite cuisine with a specific cocktail, paired perfectly for each dish. Diners will be amazed by each course.

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1 Maui French onion soup topped with four-cheese gratin and scallion crouton 2 Terrine of Hudson Valley froie gras and fresh ahi with Nalo greens and blueberry gelee 3 Veal Three Ways Leah Friel photos

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According to Liu, his Honey Walnut Shrimp ($9.95) is a must-have dish featuring succulent morsels of shrimp perfectly battered, and topped with a special mayonnaise sauce and crunchy walnuts.

“The Honey Walnut Shrimp, along with the Salt and Pepper Pork Chop, has been one of our most popular items for the past nine years,” Liu says. “It’s very sweet and tasty. Most of my customers say they have to order the shrimp and pork chop before they walk out the door.”

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The Poached Fish Country Style ($16.95 full order, $8.50 half order) also is a required dish for customers. This flavorful sole fish entices diners, as it’s cooked to a sizzle in hot oil, seasoned with a dash of shoyu and then garnished with just the right amount of ginger and onion.

“Our Oyster Sauce Chicken Cake Noodle is now offered at the special price of $4.50, and that’s hard to beat,” Liu adds.

For those who are crazy for noodles, New Liu’s Oyster Sauce Chicken Cake Noodle is a staple requested by many of the restaurant’s loyal patrons. The noodles are smothered in a housemade oyster sauce gravy and paired with tender pieces of chicken and fresh bok choy.

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Hours: Open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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1 Oyster Sauce Chicken Cake Noodle ($4.50) 2 Honey Walnut Shrimp ($ 9.95) 3 Poached Fish Country Style ($16.95 full order, $8.50 half order) 4 Salt and Pepper Pork Chop ($4.75) Leah Friel photos 3

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Let the Good Times Roll at G Sushi Story by Sarah Pacheco Photos by Lawrence Tabudlo

hen it comes to sushi, less is more, and there is no better place to find simply delicious sushi creations than at G Sushi.

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Located in Market City Shopping Center in Kapahulu, the sushi shop has been open for a little more than three years in what used to be Catch of the Day. Owners Billy and Lisa Yuan, who also are husband and wife, take pride in their unique creations, many of which utilize the freshest fish found on the island.

“We always order every day from the fish market,” says Lisa, who makes many of the popular seafood dishes herself in the back kitchen.

“We always make the food fresh by hand, and many are my own recipes,” she adds.

One hand-crafted specialty at

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G Sushi is the Rainbow Roll ($3.99), a beautifully arranged arc of avocado, crab, cucumber, eel, salmon and ahi. Another masterpiece is the Salmon Skin Roll ($2.89), deep-fried salmon skin artfully combined with cucumber, lettuce and furikake.

Less ornate but just as tasty are the Spam Maki ($2.39), Deep-Fried Seafood Cabbage ($2.89), Seared Aji Hotate ($3.59), Vege Tempura ($2.39) and Catch Katsu ($2.89), which is a simple combination of deep-fried fish, special sauces and green onions.

The sushi chefs at G Sushi are also well-versed in creating sweets, with a heavy rotation of dessert dishes that includes Deep-Fried Chi Chi Mochi ($1.29), Coconut Mochi ($2.39), Almond Tofu ($2.39), Cheesecake ($2.89), Shave Ice ($2.39) and their famous Peanut Butter Mochi with Kinako ($2.39).

With so many options, selecting a favorite proves anything but easy for Lisa.

“Every day I have a new favorite

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inside feature 1 Spicy Tuna with Udon ($6.79) 2 Customers can view a carousel of sushi offerings on mini boats. 3 Seared Salmon ($2.89) 5 Catch Katsu ($2.89) 6 Salmon Skin ($2.89) 7 Chef Kun slices fresh ahi

4 Rainbow Roll ($3.99)

4 3 dish,” she confesses. “I like everything we have, I cannot choose!”

When pressed to pick, Lisa chooses the simple Seared Salmon ($2.89), but says spicier items like the Seared Spicy Tuna Cake ($2.89), Inside/Out with Masago ($2.39) and Spicy Tuna with Udon set ($6.79) are highly popular with diners.

“They are very popular, and the customers always order them,” she says.

And while the sushi is certainly the main feature, a special attraction at G Sushi are the mini boats

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that float on a conveyer system in the center of the restaurant, bringing a continuous supply of freshly made donburi, makimono, tempura, nigiri and more right to diners’ fingertips.

“The customers, especially the children, really love the boats,” says Lisa with a smile. “We are a family restaurant, and most of the families come because their children like the boats.”

This carousel of food also is a convenience for customers, who can hand-pick their meals from the various color-coded plates sailing by.

“The colors mean different prices,” Lisa explains, noting that the price-color breakdown can be found in the menus, which have the full list of G Sushi offerings customers can order at any time.

“The customers can see the pictures and order what they like,” Lisa says.

No gimmicks, no add-ons, no hassles — clearly, less is much, much more at G Sushi.

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Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday Call: 732.9661

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or a variety of tasty meats, Korean styleprepared cold vegetables and raw vegetables ready for grilling, one need look no further than Camellia Buffet. The restaurant, which first opened 26 years ago, offers an abundance of options for an authentic yakiniku — “grilled meat” in Japanese — experience, during which customers select different meats and vegetables and cook it themselves on individual grills. In genuine yakiniku style, a propane gas grill is located atop each table in Camellia’s, which is popular among locals, according to Kenji, the restaurant’s owner.

F 1 June Ha of Camellia Buffet McCully with platefuls of Secret Spicy Fried Chicken and marinated short ribs, or kal-bi 2 Kal-bi that’s ready for the grill 3 Seaweed and Daikon 4 Jab-Chae or long rice 5 Secret Spicy Fried Chicken

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“This restaurant features Korean cuisine,” he explains.

“More families come here, and 95 percent of all the customers are locals.”

Ever since assuming ownership of Camellia Buffet last August, Kenji has wasted no time in changing the restaurant’s décor and making a few menu additions.

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order of the day changed the menu a bit.”

At Camellia’s, customers can select a variety of meat and vegetables from two buffet counters before returning to their individual tables to grill their food. On the left buffet counter, one will find an assortment of cold vegetables, including bean sprouts and seaweed. Above the prepared chilled vegetables is a shelf containing raw, cut vegetables, such as cabbage and lettuce. Beyond this counter lie large pots of soup, such as miso soup and red bean soup. The right buffet counter provides a variety of meats for grilling — including kal-bi, bulgogi (marinated barbecued beef), marinated chicken and marinated pork —

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have fresh oysters from Korea — it’s the sweet, half-a-shell kind. Our dessert — vanilla yogurt — is only offered at dinner. Sometimes we have chocolate and strawberry; it changes.”

Camellia Buffet Where: 930 McCully St. Call: 951.0511 Hours: Daily, 10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

along with other traditional Korean cuisine, like fried chicken and mandoo.

The same types of meat are available during both lunch and dinner, with the exception of one, according to Kenji.

“Everything (the meat) for lunch and dinner is the same — like kal-bi and barbecue beef — but during dinner time only, we put out flap meat,” he says. “Flap meat is the equivalent of sirloin steak, in English.”

In addition to the flap meat, several other special items are featured only during dinner at Camellia’s.

“For dinner, we have flap meat and we have sashimi,” Kenji says. “We also

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Regardless if one stops by Camellia’s for lunch or dinner, though, Kenji emphasizes the freshness and quality of all the ingredients.

“We use A-quality meat (for our kalbi and other meats),” he affirms.

“Also, our Korean pancake is popular

because it contains all-natural ingredients. It’s made from watercress, sesame seed leaves and many vegetables, with miso … very healthy, no chemicals; only natural ingredients.”

When it comes to Camellia’s specialties, Kenji is quick to point out the restaurant’s most popular items, such as the mandoo, kal-bi, somen noodles (with a special sauce), seaweed soup, Jab-Chae (Korean long rice) and orange chicken. The Korean Sweet Tea — a sweetened Korean rice beverage — is also extremely popular. Kenji explains, though, that the eatery’s sauces truly make it one-of-a-kind.

“We have different sauces that we make and they are all secret — kal-bi sauce, bulgogi sauce, chicken sauce, wasabi sauce and yakiniku sauce,” he says.

Lunch is served at Camellia’s from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; adults cost $15.95 while children (4- to 8-years-old) cost $11. Dinner runs from 2:30 to 10 p.m.; adults cost $22.95 while children cost $12. Kenji recommends that customers make reservations, because of Camellia’s dinner crowds. “(The restaurant is) more packed for dinner,” he says. “Weekends — Friday, Saturday and Sunday — are the busiest days and 5-8:30 p.m. are our busiest hours.”

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habu shabu has become a booming business for many restaurants here in the islands, and Keo Sananikone of Shabu Shabu Bangkok has blended his famous Thai cuisine with the growing popularity of this hot pot craze.

Shabu Shabu Bangkok opened its doors last fall in Kapahulu, and in addition to shabu shabu, patrons can order off the Thai cuisine menu. Chef Urai prepares an abundance of authentic Thai entrees to satisfy every appetite, whether it’s

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However, the most famous of Sananikone's Thai cuisine is the Evil Jungle Prince. This entree combines the flavors of fresh basil, coconut milk and red chili, served atop a bed of chopped cabbage. Customers may personalize their order with shrimp ($14.96), chicken ($12.95) or with vegetables and tofu ($9.95).

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idway through your litany of questions about whether a dish is kosher to your veggie diet, your server starts hyperventilating, ready to gnaw his apron to shreds.

Well, you can grab that list of questions and head to Mini Garden Orient & Vegetarian Cuisine and be amazed at how owner Yinnee Chiu answers them before you can even ask.

Out comes the Sweet Chili Vegetarian Chicken ($10.95) glistening hunks of “chicken” (gluten) tossed in a Szechuan sauce with a medley of zucchini, water chestnuts, fungus strips, cabbage and carrot.

Before my lips can part to unleash their queries, Chiu breaks it down for me: “There’s Mini Garden no fish, oyster or shrimp prodOrient & Vegetarian Cuisine uct in the sauce.

Some restauWhere: rants use pre2065 S. Beretania St. made stocks or Call: sauces that they 946.3828 think are vegetarian, but if Hours: you look at the Daily 11 a.m.-10 p.m. ingredients, they

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Ours is comwith pletely Rasa Fournier vegetarian. We don’t use chicken or beef broth, we use mushroom “We have a frying pot just for vegetarian stock.” dishes” says Chiu. “The chef makes everything Vegetarians learn what ‘finger-lickin’ good’ vegetarian separately; he respects vegetarian means when they dive into this dish. The needs.” sauce is zesty with some heat and sweetness Truly, Chiu and Chef De Hui Liang leave that keeps those chopsticks moving. vegetarians with a tasty, hassle-free experience Next to me, a couple gets up to leave, and at no detriment to their aprons! announcing they’ll return for dinner, for (Note: Both dishes can be specially ordered more Salt and Pepper Tofu ($8.95). as neither is on the extensive veggie menu.)

“It’s sooo delicious,” they croon. “They make the best salt and pepper tofu spicy Besides being a dedicated vegetarian, Rasa but not too salty and really crispy!”

Fournier also is a very capable fill-in for Terri A pyramid of perfect golden squares Hefner, our regular VO writer. Terri returns from topped with a generous heap of spices vacation next week. lands on my table. One square jumps into my mouth after the other, melting like butter, the tingling peppery aftertaste begging for that next addictive bite.

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Hooked on Atlantis’ tasty offerings

By Kyle Galdeira

slice of tasty bacon that is then deep fried until golden brown and served efore casting a net upon the with a mango salsa. The Spicy Ahi seemingly endless surf n’ turf Poke ($11.95) also is a favorite of entrée options available at Atlantis customers. The dish includes Atlantis Seafood & Steak, it’s always a fresh-cubed ahi tuna bathed in good idea to bait one’s appetite with sesame oil and completed with scalsome of the eatery’s starters from the lions and a wasabi essence. sea. While contemplating whether to Atlantis is open daily from 11 a.m. to order the fresh, live Maine lobster or 10 p.m., and serves lunch from openGarlic Rib-eye Steak, kick-start your ing until 4 p.m. Some of the other palate with a wide range of pupu pos- pupu favorites include the Golden sibilities.

Fried Calamari ($8.95), Garlic Clams Dive in and try the Deep Fried ($12.95) and the Kalakaua Crab Cakes Ocean Wrap ($12.95). The beautifully ($12.95). presented appetizer includes jumbo The eatery also is able to accommoscallops and shrimp wrapped in a date large gatherings, including graduation parties, and interested customers are encouraged to inquire about special packages and menu Atlantis options.

Seafood & Steak “For local people, if you haven’t Where: 2284 Kalakaua Ave., Waikiki come down to Waikiki in a while, a lot has changed,” says the restaurant’s Call: 922.6868 executive general manager Steven Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily Matsuno. “Waikiki is still Waikiki. It’s Notes: Kamaaina can enjoy the Early right in our front yard, and it’s an aweBird Specials (selected entrees for some place. Come check it out! You $12.95) all day and night. Lunch can get a little bit of everything right served daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. here at Atlantis.”

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Some of the best appetizers are served at Atlantis Seafood & Steak, including, from left, Kalakaua Crab Cakes ($12.95), Golden Fried Calamari ($8.95), Garlic Clams ($12.95), Spicy Ahi Poke ($11.95), Deep Fried Ocean Wrap ($12.95). Lawrence Tabudlo photo

what we’re eating at...

The Willows n inviting dining experience awaits guests at The Willows, so it’s no surprise why both tourists and locals frequent the restaurant to sample some of the best in local cuisine.

The dinner buffet is offered daily for $34.95 and the lunch buffet is open Monday through Friday for $19.95.

Executive chef Jay Matsukawa prepares 40 to 50 items daily, including local favorites such as kalua pig, poi, island curry and freshly carved Garlic & Hawaiian Salt Crusted Prime Rib, offered for both lunch and dinner.

Dining Out paid a visit to the restaurant and met up with a few hungry individuals, Harriet Zakahi, Lila Chrystal

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The Willows Where: 901 Hausten St.

Harriet Zakahi: “For my first round, I went for pupus and salads, so I have some poke, lomi salmon, sushi, watercress salad and bean sprout salad. I haven’t been here for maybe two years or so, but we have friends who came recently and said they really enjoyed the buffet, so we decided to check it out.”

Lila Chrystal: “The food is very good here, and there’s a nice variety. I got the curry, roast beef, chicken long rice and poke, and that was only the beginning!”

George Zakahi: “I like the clam chowder, shrimp curry, poke, poi and lau lau.”

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Call: 952.9200 Hours: Monday through Friday 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (lunch), 5:30-9 p.m. (dinner); Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (lunch/brunch), 5-9 p.m. (dinner)

(Clockwise, from left) George Zakahi, Lila Chrystal and Harriet Zakahi find a table at The Willows to enjoy their meal.

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mong local foodies, Million Restaurant has long been a source of ono Korean specialties like yakiniku and bi bim bap.

Now, thanks in part to a recent expansion of cooking space — 600 square feet in what used to be a beauty shop next door — owner Angela Park has been able to add even more items to the already impressive menu.

“We just finished the kitchen last week, and next week comes the new food,” says Angela, who runs the tiny Sheridan Street restaurant with her sisters, Diana, Cindy and Kyung Sook Park, and brother Chang Hyun Park.

(Their mother, Yang Ye Park, is retired from the business, but still helps Angela perfect her recipes.) “(Angela) went to cooking school in Korea where she learned everything,” adds Diana. “She studied with a famous Korean chef for six months, then she came back.”

Customers soon will reap the rewards of Angela’s studying when they feast on bona fide Korean dishes like Kal-Bi Kim Chee Chi Ke, Sul-Lung Tang, Rice Cake Soup, Organic Soft Tofu Soft, Chicken Feet, Wo Mook Ga

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illion Restaurant has been open since 1989, bringing a genuine taste of Korea to customers who are lucky enough to happen across this hidden dining treasure.

(For those still unfamiliar with “Millions,” as it is commonly called, the restaurant is located near Runner’s Route and Walmart on Sheridan Street.)

But with more than two decades of business under its belt and a growing customer base, the family-run eatery has long been in need of an upgrade.

Well, the times, they are a-changing, and after three months of anticipation, co-owners/siblings Diana and Angela Park are giddy with excitement to show off the results of the restaurant’s recent renovations.

“We just finished remodeling everything, and from next week we have a special new menu going on,” says Diana.

The project included installing new booths throughout the entire dining area — don’t fret, loyal Million diners, those shiny metal table-side vacuums have not been touched — and making the biggest improvement of all, which, unfortunately, most customers won’t see.

“We have a brand-new kitchen,” announces Angela with a beaming smile.

Located in what used to be a next-door beauty shop, the 600square-foot kitchen is complete with stainless steel fixtures, wall-to-wall cooking capacity and additional prep space, a musthave considering Million Restaurant will be introducing more than a dozen new menu items next week.

“We are going to do the older menu, plus this special menu,” Diana adds. “We still have our old kitchen, but now we can use both sides. We have more room.”

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Clockwise from top left: Wo Mook Ga Sa Li ($6.50), Organic Soft Tofu Soup ($11) and Mussel Soup ($12.95) Lawrence Tabudlo photos Manager/waitress Diana Park (left) and Angela Park (owner) present authentic Korean cuisine to Million Restaurant’s new and repeat customers.

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Sa Li (a Korean jello) and Salty Saba, which is prepared Korean-style with mackerel.

“We have been practicing everything, including the special sauce, and now we’re ready,” Diana says.

“We have everything changing,” adds Angela, “and coming soon is more good food.”

The new menu is set to debut tomorrow, with regular menu favorites like Yakiniku Sets (prices vary), Mahi Mahi Jun, Bul Go Gi and Kal-Bi ($11 each) and the renowned Dol Sot Bi Bim Bap ($12) still available.

1 Wo Mook Ga Sa Li ($6.50)

2 Mussel Soup ($12.95)

3 Organic Soft Tofu Soup ($11)

Lawrence Tabudlo photos

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By Chris Fleck t’s known as the International House of Pancakes, but IHOP was born and raised on USA soil. Popular items such as the Rooty Tooty Fresh ’n Fruity or the Bacon ’n Beef Cheeseburger, coupled with those commercials featuring actor Cliff Bemis, have helped IHOP become a household name since the 1970s.

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ner options. Whether you’re craving eggs and bacon or steak and shrimp, IHOP is the allAmerican family restaurant that can really hit the spot quickly.

Breakfast dishes, however, remain hugely popular at IHOP, particularly the restaurant’s Breakfast Sampler (prices vary by location). The meal comes with two eggs and hash browns, accompanied by two pieces of ham, two strips of bacon and two pork sausage links. And to make the dish complete, IHOP adds a side of two warm, fluffy buttermilk pancakes.

“This is actually IHOP’s trademark dish, and it’s also a local favorite,” says IHOP area director Luther Mateo. “Everybody knows this dish all over the world, so when anyone goes into IHOP, they look for this.”

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1 La Palme D’or’s Jelly Mocha Au Lait ($4.85) is a favorite among coffee lovers.

2 Chef’s Special Coffee ($4.50) from JJ’s Bistro & French Pastry, has a hint of orange curacao to give it a unique flavor.

3 Saigon House’s Vietnamese-style Coffee ($2) is a wonderful pickme-up on those lethargic days.

4 JJ Luangkhot offers patrons his Chef’s Special Coffee, along with a vibrant tea that will give you the perfect boost of energy.

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French Pastry on Waialae Avenue. Executive chef and owner JJ Luangkhot is known for his French pastry delicacies, but he also knows how to put the pep in your step with his famous coffees — whether it be a brewed coffee that you’re after, a French press, or perhaps something a bit more extravagant.

Does the Caffe Americano ($2.50) tickle your fancy? Or rather, the Caffee Macchiato ($2.75) with the welcoming aroma of illycafe’s espresso topped with foam milk? Truly, there are many options to select from at JJ’s Bistro & French Pastry.

However, the Chef’s Special Coffee is what really gets my attention. For $4.50, this cup of Joe provides a shot of extra

energy during those mid-day slumps — you know, that exact moment when your desk starts resembling a pillow? Yup, the Chef’s Special Coffee will save you from your boss having to wake you from the sweetest of dreams.

This exquisite drink features an irresistible latte with orange curacao topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings. Curacao itself is a liqueur flavored with the dried peel of the laraha citrus fruit, grown on the island of Curacao. Delicious!

“This particular drink wasn’t actually made on purpose,” says

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La Palme D’or Patisserie Spoil yourself with the finest of pastries and an assortment of “sweet nothings” at La Palme D’or Patisserie, where owner Hiromi Tanaka and the rest of her talented staff, including head chef Akiko Kimura, present loyal patrons with a unique blend of French flavor and Japanese craftsmanship.

Luangkhot, laughing. “I accidenAnd while I love to treat tally added orange liqueur to my myself to something delicious coffee and it tasted good. Now every now and then, it’s the people love it!” delectable Jelly Mocha Au Lait JJ’s Bistro & French Pastry ($4.85) that I am whole-heart3447 Waialae Ave. edly in love with. Yes, it had me 739.0993 at first sip!

This divine creation features coffee jelly au lait with La Palme D’or’s original iced chocolate made from the finest French-produced dark chocolate and rich creamy cocoa milk. It’s my drink of choice as it’s creamy and rich in flavor — yet not overpowering in the least — giving me just the right amount of pick-me-up. Call me an addict, but I can’t walk by the store without yearning for a sip of the Jelly Mocha Au Lait. It also can be made to your liking; whether you fancy whole milk, soy milk or sans milk — it’s up to you. La Palme D’or Patisserie has everything your heart desires, thus making your day all the brighter.

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recipe

Sauté Shrimp with Mango Mojito Served with sweet mashed potato, coconut milk

By Chef Chai Chaowasaree | Serves 2-3 people Ingredients: • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined • 25 leaves fresh mint, chopped • ½ cup mango puree • 1.5 tablespoons lime juice • 1.5 ounces Bacardi rum • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic • 1 tablespoon chopped shallot • ½ tablespoon cumin • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil • 2 tablespoons red bell pepper • 1 cup asparagus, cut to 1-inch lengths • ¼ cup chicken stock • salt and pepper, to taste • 2 large potatoes, cleaned and peeled • ½ cup coconut milk • 1 tablespoon sugar • salt, to taste

Preparation: • Cut potatoes into small pieces and steam until they’re cooked all the way. When done, mash with a masher. Add coconut milk, sugar, salt and pepper. Set aside.

• Marinate shrimp for a few hours with mint leaves, half of mango puree, lime juice, half of Bacardi rum, garlic, shallots and cumin.

• In a sauté pan on medium heat, add vegetable oil and shrimp, sauté for a minute then deglaze with other half of rum. Add chicken stock, asparagus, bell pepper and other half of mango puree.

Sauté for another 1 1/2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and cook until shrimp is done.

• Serve with sweet mashed potato and garnish with fresh mint leaves.

ukuya has been in business for over 72 years and is well established. Even though we are well known, there are so many new competitors in the market and we know we cannot be complacent. When people think of catering or okazuya, we want Fukuya to be “top of mind” and reach as many customers as possible, old and new alike. Dining Out helps us to do just that.

When we have an editorial feature, our phone is ringing with inquiries and orders. There are also many new faces, as well as our regulars, who comment on seeing our ads and stories in Dining Out so we know Fukuya will continue to be “top of mind” for another 72 more years!

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Featuring: Kalua Hash, Eggs Benedict, Oxtail soup and Oxtail ramen and much more!

Exp: June 10th.

New Hours of Operation: Breakfast Service: Sunday-Friday 630am-10am, Saturday 630am-1030am, Sunday Brunch 10am-2pm Lunch Service: Monday-Saturday 11am-2pm Dinner Buffet: Wednesday-Sunday 5pm-930pm *For information/reservations call Pagoda Restaurant at 948-8356

Salad Bar LOBSTERS $11.99

Five Spice Shoyu Braised Chicken Furikake Crusted Salmon Pot Roast of Beef Jardiniere

with purchase of 1-Entree

50% OFF Buy Two Entrees or Buffets Get 3rd one at 50% OFF!

Assorted Desserts

Valid Monday thru Friday dinner only. For up to 20 people. Not to be combined with any other offer or discounts.

Inclusive of tax and gratuity

$40 Add Prime Rib Carving, $50 inclusive

NO

BYOB

Fresh Broiled Salmon

no corkage fee

with Mediterranean Sauces, Basmati Rice, Pita Bread and Greek Salad. www.thefatgreek.net

A new twist on an old favorite

DINNER BUFFET

SUNTORY

Waialae - 734-0404

Waikiki - 941-3444

Ala Moana - 949-2120

3040 Waialae Ave. (Corner of St. Louis & Waialae) Open Daily 11am-10pm

1831 Ala Moana Blvd.

(Between Ilikai & Kobe) Open Daily 11am-10pm

Ala Moana Food Court Mall Hours

Ask about our extended MSG hours for Graduation.

Party Room Available for 20-80 people Open Daily 10am to 9:30pm FREE Ample Parking @ FHB after hours

*For new bookings made by 6/15/11 for June - August parties

Maple Garden/Yen King

ON THE RISE

36 60 W a ia la e A v e . • 73 7- 11 77 w w w . 3 6 6 0 .c o m

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

10% OFF

Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)

5% OFF Credit Card Sale Only (With Coupon)

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 5/31/11.

IMMENSELY POPULAR TAKE-OUT PLATE LUNCH $ FOR.....

#3

Fried Chicken Wings

6.25

KOREAN CUISINE

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant

• LUNCH $15.95 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM • DINNER $22.95 2:30 PM -10 PM

524-1628

Liliha Square by Times Supermarket

Celebrating 10 Years!

Kal Bi, Sirloin, Chicken, Sashimi Spicy Pork, Oysters (Fri/Sat/Su)

NOW OPEN at 900 N. Nimitz Hwy 536-5870 536-8570

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

10% OFF(Charge) • 15% OFF(Cash)

*DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGESWITH THIS AD. EXP. 5/31/11.

Dim Sum & Reg. Menu Dine In Special!

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

5% OFF

(Charge) • Happy Day Chinese Restaurant

Call For Take Out

www.bangkokchefexpress.com

930 McCully St. • 951-0511/951-0611

• PRIVATE PARTY ROOM • CONVENIENT PARKING

3553 Waialae Avenue

738-8666

10% OFF(Cash) Must present coupon Expires 5/31/11

Excludes set menu; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, Char Siu & other specials.

D I N I N G O U T | M AY 2 2 - 2 8 , 2 0 1 1 | 2 1

WHERE TO DINE Hee Hing Restaurant

Maple Garden /Yen King

449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

909 Isenberg St. 941-6641

Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant

ON ON

Seafood Village Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa

2065 S. Beretania St. 946-3828 new

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

New Liu’s Chop Suey Kam Shopping Center 1620 N. School Street, #120 847-1234 / 841-8668

Little Villlage Noodle House 1113 Smith St. 545-3008

1055 Alakea St. 525-8585

Don Ho’s Island Grill Aloha Tower Marketplace 528-0807

Fresh Catch 45-1118 Kam Hwy 235-POKE (7653) 3109 Waialae Ave 735-POKE (7653)

FAMILY DINING Angelo Pietro Honolulu

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant

Mandalay (The)

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

1110 McCully St. at McCully 946-8833

Mini Garden Orient & Vegetarian Cuisine

Ala Moana Shopping Center 1450 Ala Moana Blvd.

4th Floor - Ho’okipa Terrace 947-8818

Bibas

On On at McCully

I Love Country Cafe

1585 Kapiolani Blvd. #110 941-0555

Liliha Square 524-1628

885 Queen St. 4725 Bougainville Dr. 783-7901

AUTHENTIC KOREAN DISHES Lunch Specials & Plates starting at $5.99 Happy Hour 4-7pm All American Beers $2.00 Soju - $4.95 Appetizers starting at $4.95

1604 Kalakaua Ave • 951-9370

674

$

HEARTY MAN BENTO $5.95

524-2020 MON-THUR: 6am - 9pm FRI: 6am - 11pm SAT: 7am - 11pm SUN: 7am - 9pm

Fried Chicken, Pork Chop, Hot Dog, Spam, Furikake Rice & side Gravy

NOW SERVING DESSERTS: BANANA CREAM, PASSION ORANGE & MORE!

Other Bentos Available starting from $3.50

(Dine-in Only)

Weekly Special (Regular $8.99) Coupon must be present.

Some restrictions apply.

Expires 6/19/11

Dim Sum Set

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

NIGHTLY 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Try Our Marinated Fried Chicken!

BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE (Reg. $8.95each)

“Marinated in a Light Teri Sauce then Deep Fried.

Very Tasty!”

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

SEKIYA’S RESTAURANT & DELICATESSEN

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

FREE PIZZA! Build your own 10” pizza with unlimited toppings. *Take out only, w/coupon; not to be combined with any other offer. Expires 5/31/11.

Also available Pasta • Burgers • Salads • Sandwiches OPEN TIL MIDNIGHT! 2919 Kapiolani Blvd., #218

1841 Ala Moana Blvd.

Between Ilikai & Hilton Hawaiian Village

MARKET CITY SHPG CNTR 735-3888

941-4444

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

Serving Hawaii for 75 Years!

2746 Kaimuki Ave

732-1656

ACROSS KAIMUKI H.S.

www.SekiyasRestaurant.com

FREE

$15 GIFT CERTIFICATE with Take-out order of $100 or more. Kahala Only.

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

1221 S. King St. 597-8088

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

10:30AM-11PM EVERYDAY

2 2 | D I N I N G O U T | M AY 2 2 - 2 8 , 2 0 1 1

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presents his Contemporary

Kaiseki Dinner on Tuesday, May 24 Nine courses-$75 available with pairing for an additional $25 by Master Sommelier Chuck Furuya Sakizuke-Amuse Bouche

Otsukuri-Sashimi Dish

Yakinomo-grilled Dish

Sauteed Island Akule

“Lomi-lomi” Ahi

Beef Rib Eye Roll

lentil salad with roasted garlic soy butter sauce, cumin & thyme

Japanese cucumber, red onion, shiso, scallion & Chad’s dry shibi

rolled with Sumida Farm watercress with Axel’s pork guisantes

Zensai-Appetizer

Hashiyasume-In Between Dish

Island Tako Tatsutaage

Oven Roasted Marinated

charred Big Island heart of palm, Black Cod ogo, homemade tae gu & Thai basil Mrs. Cheng’s tofu, choi sum, salad with creamy mint vinaigrette Hamakua mushrooms, bubuarare, scallions & kim chee chigae broth Suimonogawari-Soup Substitute Crispy Skin North Shore Nimono-Stewed Dish

Aqua Farm Tilapia

Panko Crusted Kurobuta Belly

Shintaku haricot verts salad with saikyo miso-sansho peppercorn sauce & pickled red ginger

quick braised Sumida Farm’s watercress, julienned ginger, shiso with pancetta & light teriyaki jus, white truffle oil

Shokuji-Starch Dish

Kamo Nanban Soba sliced duck breast, grilled scallions, Tokyo negi, shichimi pepper & yuzu-it Kanmi-Dessert

Kula Strawberry Green Tea Roll strawberry azuki ice cream & macerated Kula strawberries

Call now for reservations 808-533-4476 Please visit our website at www.dkrestaurants.com Restaurant Row • 500 Ala Moana Blvd. • 808.533.4476

WHERE TO DINE IHOP

Kenny’s Restaurant

Panya Bistro • Bakery • Bar

Wailana Coffee House

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

1620 N. School St. 841-0931

Ala Moana Center, Mauka - Mall Level 946-6388

1860 Ala Moana Blvd.

955-1764

Kenny’s Express Hawaiian BBQ 2nd Floor, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center 922-9333

J2 Asian Fusion

Restaurant Epic Zippy’s

1131 Nuuanu Ave. 587-7877

Call the one nearest you.

Kani Ka Pila Grille

Shakey’s Pizza Parlor

2169 Kalia Rd, Outrigger Reef on the Beach

626-5368

924-4990

Waipahu Town Center 94-060 Farrington Hwy., #D3 677-1919

JJ Bistro & French Pastry

Kit N Kitchen

Tanaka Saimin

1010 University Avenue 942-7622

888 N. Nimitz Hwy #103 524-2020

3441 Waialae Ave.

3447 Waialae Ave.

739-0993

FILIPINO Max’s Of Manila 94-300 Farrington Hwy 801 Dillingham Blvd.

951-6297

High Quality at Affordable Prices!

May Lunch Specials

8.50

$

15% OFF

ALL ENTREES!

Now taking reservations for Lunch & Dinner MO TU WE TH FR SA

1 coupon per table.

Offer expires 5/28/11.

Not valid with other specials or discounts.

Garlic Tonkatsu Teishoku . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.50 Grilled Green Onion Chicken Teishoku . . . . . 8.50 Chicken Katsu Udon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.50 Salmon Tempura Teishoku . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.50 Miso Ahi Belly Teishoku. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.50 Unagi Donburi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.50

VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT –Our Newest Dish– Mi Quang

SUSHI BAR SPECIAL

15% OFF

NOW SERVING SASHIMI AT LUNCH TOO!!!

Salmon Sashimi Teishoku

13.50

Ahi Sashimi Teishoku

14.00

(KOZO)

Moiliili 951-5696

special offers. Beverages excluded.

Expires 6/3/11

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

(KOZO)

Keeaumoku

by Wal-Mart 946-5696

SHRIMP TEMPURA

(KOZO)

LUNCH SPECIAL $8.95

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 06-12-2011

Also Available Curry & Steak Monday-Sunday 10am–10pm

3579 Waialae Avenue 737-8820

942-4577 Kahala Mall 738-5696

WITH COUPON Not to be combined with other

Lunch 11 am - 5 pm; Dinner 5 pm - 9 pm Closed Sundays Bento and Assorted Musubi Available daily

2743 S. King St. • Mon - Sat 9AM-9PM

FREE Parking in Back Turn on Kahoaloha Lane

Pearlridge 483-6805 One coupon per Aloha Set or Deluxe Maki Set. Cannot be combined with other offers. Expires 5/31/11.

Pearl City

by Wal-Mart 455-6805

It’s a Celebration • Indoor & Outdoor Banquet Facilities • Superb Menus • Expert Staff • Affordability • Ample Parking

for events to remember (808) 955-9609 • www.halekoa.com Catered functions may be hosted or sponsored by all active duty and retired military, Reserve and National Guard members, or current and retired DoD civilians.

D I N I N G O U T | M AY 2 2 - 2 8 , 2 0 1 1 | 2 3

WHERE TO DINE FINE DINING

Top of Waikiki

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

Waikiki Business Plaza 2270 Kalakaua Ave. 923-3877

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

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

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

GREEK Greek Marina

Sam Choy’s BLC

Chai’s Island Bistro

Koko Marina Shopping Center 7192 Kalanianaole Hwy. 396-8441

580 N. Nimitz Hwy. 545-7979

Aloha Tower Market Pl. 585-0011

Stage Restaurant

Hy’s Steak House

1250 Kapiolani Blvd.

237-5429

2440 Kuhio Ave. 922-5555

ITALIAN

The Fat Greek

Romanos Macaroni Grill

3040 Waialae Ave. 734-0404 1831 Ala Moana Blvd 941-3444 Ala Moana Food Court 949-2120

Ala Moana Center Hookipa Terrace 356-8300

Breakfast Special

Buy one Breakfast get one FREE of Equal or Lesser Value With Ad; one offer per Ad. CASH SALES ONLY. Not valid with any other promotion or discount.

Expires 5/31/11

Hawaii’s Choice For Quality Dining & Catering!

Serving Hawaii for more than 20 years

2380 Kuhio Ave • Tel: 923-2260 SENIOR SPECIAL

30% OFF Lunch 50% OFF Dinner

Excluding Holidays. Not combinable with other discounts. 65 or older w/Coupon & ID. No online or photo-copied coupons. One coupon per person. Discounts off regular adult price. Not valid during Makittii’s Happy Hour 5:30-7:30 pm. Expires 5/29/11

BIRTHDAY SPECIAL

FREE BIRTHDAY MEAL FOR ANY AGE With Family and Group

LUNCH & DINNER

885 Queen Street

98-150 Kaonohi St. • Tel: 486-5100

$2/2 hr. parking Miramar at Waikiki Mon-Fri 5:30-10pm

20% OFF

Excluding Holidays. 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. Not valid during Makittii’s Happy Hour 5:30-7:30 pm. Expires 5/29/11

(Just Ewa of Ward Ave -formerly Hamada Store)

KAMA‘AINA SPECIAL! LUNCH & DINNER

20% OFF

Excluding Holidays. 1 Coupon per group. Must have valid ID. Not Combinable with other discounts. Discounts off regular adult price.

No online or photo-copied coupons. Expires 5/29/11.

Mon-Fri 7am - 6pm Sat-Sun 7am-3pm

CATERING HOTLINE 783-7901 www.ilovecountrycafehawaii.com

Offer good through May 31st!

Available Daily

Available from 10:30am - 9:30pm only.

2 4 | D I N I N G O U T | M AY 2 2 - 2 8 , 2 0 1 1

Prices slightly higher in Kahului. Restaurant prices: Ginger Miso Chicken $6.75, Spaghetti with Garlic Bread $6.05. Offer good from May 2 - 31, 2011. Offer not valid with any other promotional offers, coupons and discount cards. While supplies last. Other restrictions may apply.

WHERE TO DINE Paesano Ristorante Waimalu Plaza (across Safeway) 98-1277 Kaahumanu St. #119 485-8883

JAPANESE

Manoa Marketplace 2752 Woodlawn Dr. 988-5923

Kobe Japanese Steak House

G Sushi Market City Shopping Center 2919 Kapiolani Blvd. #23 732-9661

Hanaki Restaurant Manoa Marketplace 2756 Woodlawn Drive 988-1551

Hifumi Japanese Restaurant

Z Pizza

Chinese Cultural Plaza 536-3035

Ward Centre Auahi St. Shops 596-0066 151 Hekili St., Kailua 230-8400

Restaurant Suntory

1841 Ala Moana Blvd.

941-4444

Hinone Mizunone 1345 South King St. 942-4848

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Kochi 1936 South King St. 941-2835

Sansei Seafood Restaurant

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

Makino Chaya

Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen

98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

2746 Kaimuki Avenue 732-1656

Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich Platter

by Chef JJ

June 19, 2011 4-Course Meal - $24.70

plus tax

Soup of the Day Cream of Sweet Corn & Crab Meat

Choice of Appetizers Baked Lobster Avocado Crab Lagoon with Plum Sauce or Escargot

Choice of Entrees Fisherman Pie • Seafood Brioche Baked Salmon • Baked Lamb Wellington Lamb Stew • Cheese Ravioli Lobster and More!

NOW ACCEPTING

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RESERVATIONS

ALA MOANA CENTER MALL LEVEL, MAUKA NEXT TO VICTORIA’S SECRET 946-6388 Ordering hotline 597-8880 M-F

Choice of Dessert

Private Room Available - BYOB JJ Bistro • 3447 WAIALAE AVENUE 739-0993 J2 • 3447 WAIALAE AVENUE 626-5358

5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tuesday – Saturday Rainbow Tower Hilton Hawaiian Village® Validated Valet and Self-Parking Available

3-Course Menu

$

29

95

Prime Rib & Shrimp Scampi Includes Soup or Salad & Ice Cream

922-6868

Call for Reservations & Information 2284 Kalakaua Ave.

Open 7 Days from 11am - 10pm

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.

922-6868

www.atlantisseafoodsteak.com

D I N I N G O U T | M AY 2 2 - 2 8 , 2 0 1 1 | 2 5

WHERE TO DINE Sushi San

Sushi Ichiban

1411 Kapiolani Blvd, Suite 1 944-0670

3579 Waialae Ave. 737-8820

Sumo Ramen

Tanaka of Tokyo

Kaneohe 234-6868 Kapolei 693-8808 Market City 737-1868 Kamehameha Shp Cntr 848-8186 Pearl Highlands Cntr 456-8082 99 Ranch Mapunapuna 833-3139

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

Sushi Company

The Soup Bowl

1111 McCully Street 947-5411

TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

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

$

10.99

Dinner Menu for 10 - $189 Scallop Egg Soup Chinese Chicken Salad Peking Duck with Bun Steamed Sea Bass Ginger Onion Shrimp Pepper Salt Peking Style Island Pork Chop Minute Chicken Cake Noodle Steamed Rice

Dinner Daily from 4:30pm 949 Kapahulu Avenue

ONLY OFF 4:FO30O-D6:30pm 10% ee n

Add 2 Lobsters $25 more

with the purchase of regular entrée, Dine-In only.

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visit www.ononhawaii.com for menus and $5 coupon

2752 Woodlawn Dr. • Manoa Marketplace

NOW OPEN!

Same Owner, same cooks, same great food!

Take-out and catering available call...

Aina Haina Shopping Center, 373-1303 or 373-4653

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

May, June & July 2011 $19.95 Lunch Buffet/ $29.95 Dinner Buffet Complimentary rental of LCD projector, screen, podium and mic Available M-F for new bookings only 50 adults minimum

Contact Tracy Silva-Kong today: tsilvakong@willowshawaii.com

952-9200

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Book Your Graduation Party

NOW!

RAMEN

NO MSG ADDED!

HOUSE

ENTIRE MENU

Must present coupon to receive offer. Expires 6/30/11.

Cannot be combined with any special or discount.

(corner of Kapahulu and Kaimuki Ave.)

732-7666

This coupon cannot be combined with other offers. Expires 5/28/11

FRESH

SIMPLE

AFFORDABLE

WE CAN CATER YOUR GRADUATION PARTIES! Here’s some of our most popular catering dishes:

• Chinese Chicken Salad.............$30/sm.pan • BBQ Beef Tri-Tip.............$45/sm.pan • Korean or Yakitori Chicken....$33/sm.pan • Mahi Mahi.......................$28/sm.pan • Chow Mein................................$15/sm.pan • Sweet & Sour Pork.........$36/sm.pan

10% OFF 677-5388

692-9880

The Pyramid Restaurant 758 Kapahulu Avenue 737-2900

GRADUATION SPECIAL

Chinese Restaurant

Live Lobster

988-4310

590 Farrington Hwy Kapolei Marketplace

MEDITERRANEAN

available at

purchases over $4

“All Natural no added chemicals”

HO HO Chinese Cuisine

Frog House Restaurant 1604 Kalakaua Ave. 951-9370

3008 Waialae Ave. 734-2222

ON ON at McCully

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

Yakiniku Million 626 Sheridan St. 596-0799

Richo

$1 OFF Any Bread DAILY BREAD SPECIALS

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

KOREAN

1286 Kalani St. #104 841-6068

Must present coupon • exp. 5/26/11

Sikdorak Korean Restaurant

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

841-0931

Soft Rib Ramen

94-050 Farrington Hwy. • Waipahu, HI 96797

Kam Shopping Center Open 6am Daily

Hanaki Shabu Shabu

Seafood Lunch starting at $ 50 9 Seafood-Crableg Dinner Buffet starting at $ 15 95

No Work. No Fuss.

Let us do the work for you.

Party Trays - Available (Call for prices) 2 6 | D I N I N G O U T | M AY 2 2 - 2 8 , 2 0 1 1

11:30 am-2:30 pm; 5 pm-10 pm (Closed Tuesdays)

MANOA MARKETPLACE (Tons of FREE Parking) 988-1551

WHERE TO DINE MEXICAN

OKAZUYA

El Charro Mexicano Aiea Restaurant

VIETNAMESE

Shabu Shabu Bangkok

Fukuya Delicatessen & Catering

Pho Kitchen

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

2710 S. King St. 946-2073

99-115 Aiea Heights Drive 488-9727

2919 Kapiolani Blvd.

735-8488

Shabu Shabu House

Serg’s Mexican Kitchen

“Japanese Style” Hot Pot 1221 Kapiolani Blvd. #108 • 597-1655

PACIFIC RIM

2740 East Manoa Rd 988-8118

Pho My Lien

THAI

3660 on the Rise 3660 Waialae Ave. 737-1177

41-865 Kalaniaole Hwy (Waimanalo) 259-7374

Wahoo’s Fish Taco

98-150 Kaonohi St. 488-4900

Bangkok Chef

1627 Nuuanu Ave. • 585-8839 2955 E. Manoa Rd. • 988-0212 900 N. Nimitz Hwy. • 536-8570

The Ocean House Restaurant

940 Auahi St. #140 591-1646

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SHABU SHABU

Saigon House

Souvaly Thai Cuisine

2169 Kalia Rd., Outrigger Reef Hotel 923-2277

2743 S. King St. 942-4577

803 Kam Hwy. 455-5888

WAIMALU 485-8883

MANOA 988-5923

98-1277 Kaahumanu St. (across from Safeway)

2752 Woodlawn Drive

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

Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons. Exp 5/31/11

Military w/ID receive 10% OFF

(Limit 1 per customer.

Not combinable with other offers.

Equal or lesser value.) Exp. 5/31/11.

facebook.com/phomylienhawaii

WESTRIDGE SHOPPING CENTER • 488-4900 (Next to Makino Chaya) 98-150 Kaonohi St., Aiea Mon-Sat 10am-10pm • Sun 10am-8pm

www.paesanohawaii.com

396-8441

Koko Marina Shopping Center

Under New Management Out 20% OFF Take Orders

MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW FOR

Graduation Special Set Party A Menu (feeds 10 people)

Not to be combined with any other offer.

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FREE DESSERT with any purchase; Dine in only. with any purchase; Dine in only.

Egg Blossom Soup • Sweet Sour Spareribs Beef Broccoli • Salt & Pepper Shrimp Steamed Fish • Oyster Sauce Chicken Gon Lo Mein • Steamed Rice

at Beretania

Open Daily 11am-10pm

Call for Menu B-$120 & Menu C-$140 Kam Shopping Center | 847-1234 • 841-8668 | M-Sun 10:30am - 8:30pm

2065 S. Beretania Street • 946-3828 Lots of FREE Parking!

www.sushisan.com Open Daily 11am – 9pm • 1411 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 1 • (808) 944-0670

Sunday June 5th!

Buy one dinner entree, receive 2nd entree BROTHERS CAZIMERO Wednesday May 25

SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE

DANNY COUCH

Saturday, May 28

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1st Sunday Champagne Brunch!

50% OFF valid Sun, Mon & Tue with ad Expires 5/31/11.

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MeLveen Leed Jerry Santos Robert Cazimero & Hula Sista Robi & Jeff Rasmussen Hapa’s Nathan Aweau

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

New Menu Changes Monthly!

PLEASE CALL FOR RESERVATIONS

Zack Shimizu Kool Guitar/Vocals, 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

$23800 for table of 10 Roasted Meat Appetizer Platter Chef’s Special Style Beef Tenderloin Seafood & Seaweed Soup Tea Smoked Tiger Shrimp Dynasty Style Golden Fried Chicken Veggie with Abalone Sauce Pan Fried E-Mein Steamed Fish Filets with Ham & Vegetable in a Lotus Wrap Dessert — Mango Pudding 8000 Square Foot Restaurant 7 VIP Rooms with Video Systems Perfect for any event!

Open

New Item: Tea Smoked Shrimp

10:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Happy Hour Monday - Thursday • 2:30 - 5:00pm 10% Off Ala Moana Shopping Center (above Macy’s) D I N I N G O U T | M AY 2 2 - 2 8 , 2 0 1 1 | 2 7

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tableside @ Hy’s Steak House

Right: Chef Danny Florino moves slabs of meat around dancing flames on a gold and copper cauldron, located inside Hy’s Broiler Room.

Inset: Porterhouse T-Bone Steak with garlic mashed potatoes and sugar snap peas ($65.95)

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nown for its signature selection of USDA prime beef, Hy’s Steak House serves up only the finest kiawebroiled steaks. The fine-dining eatery also makes it a point to age and trim all of its meat to ensure it retains its tenderness and taste, while also reducing the steaks’ fat content. Located at 2440 Kuhio Ave., Hy’s is open at 6 p.m. for dinner (Monday-Friday) and 5:30 p.m.

(Saturday and Sunday). Call 922.5555 for reservations.

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