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Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant treats diners like royalty with its custom-made decor and extravagant Hong Kong-style cuisine. See page 4 | Leah Friel photo
(clockwise, from left) Signature Shrimp Dumplings, Pan Seared Seafood Stuffed Tofu and Dynasty Style Appetizer Platter.
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Unwrapping the Joy of Shrimp Scampi means indulging in one of my all-time favorite dishes on earth — shrimp scampi. Yes, sinking my teeth into succulent pieces of shrimp flavored with an abundance of garlic and butter is all my appetite could ask for on this Christmas Day. So, without further ado, I share with you some of my favorite Ono, You Know establishments that serve up some of the best erry Christmas, Ono readers! By shrimp scampi you’ve ever tasted. Trust me, now, you’re probably rubbing the with just one bite, it will feel like Christmas sleep from your weary eyes ready morning every day! to see what Santa left for you under the tree. Or perhaps the presents are already Kit n Kitchen unwrapped and scattered remnants of wrapKnown for its exemplarily Euro-Asian ping paper lead a trail to smiles of loved cuisine, Kit n Kitchen blends the best of ones enjoying their gifts. Above all else, I both culinary worlds to create absolute pertruly hope you’re enjoying this holiday with fection that patrons have come to love — family and friends, and, of course, feasting and crave. Owners Kit and May Yiu are as if there’s no tomorrow. geniuses in the kitchen, and the remarkable On Christmas Day everyone is allowed to cuisine is proof. The menu is diverse, with be a kid again, that means putting all cares everything from Osso Bucco, pasta, seafood and worries aside, and instead rejoicing in entrees and more — this University Avenue all things that make you happy. For me, that establishment definitely knows how to work up an appetite. On my most recent visit to this alluring Above: The editor is eager to take a bite out of Kit n Kitchen’s Shrimp Scampi ($9.95). hot spot, my palate wanted nothing more than Kit’s onolicious Shrimp Scampi
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($9.95). The sight and smell of this dish alone will have your mouth watering, as the aroma of fresh garlic and butter is too much to bear — I just had to take a bite. “This is a very popular dish here,” says Kit. “It’s one of those that you definitely can’t go wrong with.” Intrigue your senses and enjoy every aspect of this dish, featuring six magnificent morsels of shrimp and two pieces of steamed broccoli swimming in a pool of savory garlic butter sauce. The meal comes complete with a side of toast that’s great for dipping, and you can add on a side of pasta for an additional $1.95. If you’re a seafood/crustacean lover like I am, then I promise you, you’ll absolutely love it! And it’s Christmas Day, for goodness sake, go ahead and spoil yourself silly with shrimp scampi that’s bound to make it on to your favorites list! Kit n Kitchen 1010 University Ave., Varsity Center 942.7622
Anytime Café Hunger strikes anytime and anywhere, and Anytime Café in Market City Shopping Center has everything to satisfy all your cravings. Those who know me well know that I am the No. 1 fan of the Caprese Pasta here, however, owners Ken and Cindy Wong also make an out-of-this-world Shrimp
Scampi Spaghettini that makes for some steep competition. Anytime Café’s Shrimp Scampi Spaghettini is priced at $10.95, and presents diners with an ever-so delicious work of art. Six pieces of shrimp lie atop a bed of pasta doused in an alluring olive oil with white wine butter sauce, seasoned with hints of
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zesty garlic and lemon, and garnished with sprinkles of chopped parsley. Be sure to squeeze an extra bit of lemon juice to the dish for that additional burst of flavor. And while my loyalty still remains with the Caprese Pasta, I must say the Shrimp Scampi Spaghettini is definitely a winner in my book — because, come on, what’s not to love when you have loads of carbs, savory butter, garlic and juicy pieces of shrimp all piled onto one dish? It’s pure bliss! And who’s counting calories at this time of year? Definitely not me. So, bring it on — I’m ready to tackle the Shrimp Scampi Spaghettini and savor each and every bite.
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Paesano Ristorante Italiano Enter into a pasta haven at Paesano Ristorante Italiano, where diners can sample the tastes of Italy right here at home. Elaborate renditions of Eggplant Rollatini, Linguine with Meat Balls and Chicken Alla Parmigiana, to name a few, fill the cozy dining room and appease the appetites of those who are enjoying a meal with family and friends or a romantic dinner for two. Owners Billy Rattanasamay and wife Nila opened the eatery’s first location in Manoa Marketplace in 1992, and in 2008 took it upon themselves to open a second
location in Waimalu Plaza Shopping Center. For the Rattanasamays, customer service is the key to success, along with top-notch cuisine to match. Therefore, whenever I set foot into this award-winning establishment, I know I’m in for a treat. While it’s almost impossible to select a favorite entrée here, when I’m yearning for an entrée from the seafood portion of the menu, Shrimp Scampi wins every time. Available for lunch ($17.90) and dinner ($20.90 small, $25.90 regular), Paesano’s Shrimp Scampi consists of seven delectable jumbo shrimp adorned with a wine, garlic and butter sauce, paired with your choice of pasta, potatoes or vegetables. The halfItalian gal in me always chooses the pasta. And if I must say so myself, it’s the sauce
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New Year, New Feast at Jade Dynasty
Story by Alana Folen Photos by Leah Friel
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n the heels of its one-year anniversary this month, Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant has experienced a bounty of success as the premier restaurant to open in the U.S. as part of Paramount Banquet Halls, which currently operates more than 20 locations throughout Hong Kong. This acclaimed 8,250-squarefoot establishment presents patrons with the tastiest morsels of avant-garde Hong Kong-style cuisine, and coowners Ave Kwok and Alan Ho have taken the art of authentic Chinese dining to a whole new dimension. “We spent more than $3 million on this restaurant alone,” Ho says. “All of our custom-made décor was fabricated in China by skilled artisans and then shipped to Hawaii. If you look closely, you’ll see all of our furnishings are made from the finest materials, including granite and Italian marble, and even rich teak panels.” But what’s even more impressive than the exquisite chandeliers that hang from
the ceiling and the extravagant horse statues that stand in all their glory as you enter the restaurant, is the decadent Happy New Year/Kung Hee Fat Choy menu available now through Jan. 31 ($398 for a table of 10/$238 for a party of six). “Chinese New Year falls on Jan. 23, so this menu actually pays tribute to three holidays — Christmas, New Year and Chinese New Year,” says general manager Gary Chan. “It’s the second year that we’re offering such a vast menu — and we received such a wonderful response last year.” The menu features a total of 10 luxurious dishes, resulting in a feast fit for royalty. Imagine a spread that begins with an irresistible Dynasty Style Appetizer Platter and Imitation Shark’s Fin Soup with Chicken. For starters, the Dynasty Style Appetizer Platter includes heaping portions of roast duck, pork chop
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with lemongrass, beef shank, pork shank and jellyfish. “There’s five different appetizers to choose from because the Chinese believe that there’s five different kinds of fortune that come together for the new year,” Chan explains. Once you’ve thoroughly enjoyed the appetizer, cleanse your palate with a hot bowl of steaming Imitation Shark’s Fin Soup with Chicken. The soup will tickle your taste buds with a piping hot chicken broth filled with a sympho-
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Dining Out//Cover Story
Jade Dynasty Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant treats diners like royalty with its custom-made decor and extravagant Hong Kong-style cuisine. See page 4 | Leah Friel photo
(clockwise, from left) Signature Shrimp Dumplings, Pan Seared Seafood Stuffed Tofu and Dynasty Style Appetizer Platter.
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ny of fish molded to look like shark fins, a variety of mushrooms, bamboo shoots, egg and tender pieces of chicken. Next, patrons must prepare themselves for Steamed Fried Rice with Roasted Garlic, Live Lobsters with Garlic and Butter Sauce, Steamed Whole Fish (uhu), Sauteed Shrimp and Scallop with Honey Glazed Walnuts, and Braised Dried Oysters with Chinese Black Moss. “We receive a shipment of live lobsters from our local supplier every day,” Chan says. “The oysters also are a signature item for Chinese New Year, along with New Year Good Luck ‘Jai’ that’s on the menu as well.” Jai, otherwise known as “monk’s food,” is a vegetarian dish that consists of mushroom, long rice, cabbage and more. It’s a rather simple entree that’s believed to bring good luck. Speaking of good luck, Steamed Chicken — Dynasty Style has been nothing but a hit for the restaurant. “Steamed Chicken — Dynasty Style is one of our top sellers,” Chan states of this savory chicken that’s steamed and marinated with a succulent wine sauce, and seasoned with salt, pepper and other
Hours: Open daily, 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m.
secret spices. Finally, to complete the meal, enjoy the sweetest ending with Mochi Balls in Sweet Ginger Broth dessert. “We’re known for hosting the greatest of parties,” Ho says. “The restaurant seats 350 guests and we host at least 20 parties on average every week, and especially with the new year and Chinese New Year approaching, we’re expecting a lot more bookings. “We just brought in a new karaoke machine from Hong Kong in which our customers can select from 27,000 songs in Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese and English,” he adds. “In the VIP room, we have a camera that’s facing the stage, so that we can see the performance from the room on the flat-screen TV. We also offer a projector, sound system and more for parties.” And if all this isn’t enough, Jade Dynasty also is drawing in many diners with its unique dim sum options, available from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Yi Xing Liu serves as the eatery’s own dim sum chef and has traveled to Hong Kong to receive contemporary dim sum training. “Our most popular dim sum
choices include Signature Shrimp Dumplings ($3.50), Pan Seared Seafood Stuffed Tofu ($3.50), Baked Snow Mountain Char Siu Buns ($3.50), Seafood Bean Curd Rolls ($3.50, Pan Fried Seafood and Corn Cake, and Spring Mountain Coconut Buns,” Chan says, adding that Look Fun with Beef Stew ($9.95) is a newer item that has been highly sought after by customers. On Jan. 22 (Chinese New Year’s Eve) Jade Dynasty will scare away evil spirits with a lion dance, in hope of bringing in only the best of luck this new year. “In the new year I hope that business keeps improving — we’ve been very fortunate up till now and I hope that fortune continues,” Chan says.
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A “refreshed” look
S Tony Roma’s Where: Waikiki 1972 Kalakaua Ave. Aiea Pearlridge 98-150 Kaonohi St.
Call: 942.2121 (Waikiki) 487.9911 (Aiea)
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Notes: Both locations are open Christmas and New Year’s Day.
1 Original Baby Back Ribs ($28.99 full slab) 2 Regional chef Jean-Pierre Choy, hostess Kae Yoshikawa and general manager Grace Villagracia 3 Grilled Mahi Mahi ($24.99) Leah Friel photos
ince opening its doors 31 years ago, Tony Roma’s in Waikiki recently “refreshed” its restaurant with an updated look and menu. “This refresh has brought the dining room from the 1980s into the 21st century,” says general manager Grace Villagracia. “Over the years and with changing tastes, we knew that our flagship restaurant needed to appeal to a new generation yet still retain our original commitment to our Hawaiian heritage.” Inside, customers will find new furniture, including tables, chairs, booths and lighting. The bar also has a new countertop and stools. And special to this Waikiki location is the Hawaiian decor, such as surrounding hibiscus-etched mirrors, as well as a large Diamond Head-etched mirror at the back. Also, the artwork throughout the restaurant has been changed from random paintings to photographs of old Hawaii. “It used to be really dark inside,” adds Villagracia. “Now, it’s brighter. The walls have a lighter color paint. Also, we took a wall down that divided the restaurant, so it’s more open.” The menu has been updated too, but, of course, Tony Roma’s signature dishes are still available, including the Original Baby Back Ribs ($28.99 full slab, $24.99 Roma rack, $18.59 half slab) featuring tender, lean pork loin meat,
basted with Tony Roma’s Original or your choice of one of its other delicious sauces. Another signature dish is Shrimp Scampi Pasta (the most popular of the pasta dishes) featuring a generous portion of shrimp lightly sauteed with garlic, fresh basil, tomato pesto and a hint of spicy chipotle, served over linguine and topped with shaved Asiago cheese ($18.99). And there’s the Grilled Mahi Mahi ($24.99) enhanced with one of four signature toppings (Sweet Thai Chili Sauce, Kickin’ Sauce, Garlic Scampi Butter, Tomato Pesto Salad) and served with rice pilaf and a fresh vegetable. “Many people think we just have ribs,” says Villagracia. “But we also have seafood, steaks, pasta, even sandwiches and burgers. We also recently added flatbread and panini sandwiches.” On Oahu, Tony Roma’s also has a location in Aiea, which has been open for 26 years and underwent renovations about four years ago.
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ight years ago Sushi Ichiban chef Marc Kusaka escaped from a life of graphic design and website creation for the subtle creativity of sushi. He hasn’t looked back, and the evergrowing list of patrons of the Kaimuki eatery couldn’t be happier. Sushi Ichiban has seen consistent growth since it opened in June of last year. Much of that has to do with Kusaka’s homemade sauces and his handling of delicate ingredients. The pupu menu includes 15 items, but it’s the natto dishes that are a specialty. The Maguro Natto ($7.50) is made with diced tuna, natto, kaiware, bonito flakes, green onion and nori, and Ika Natto ($7.50) is similar but made with sliced squid. “A lot of the items on the pupu menu used to be specials, but they were so popular we put them on the daily menu,” says the Pearl City High School grad. The Ikura Oroshi ($7.50) is
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1 Mozuku ($3) 2 Ika Mentai ($7.50) 3 Maguro Natto ($7.50) 4 Ikura Oroshi ($7.50) 5 Ankimo ($7.50) Nathalie Walker photos
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($3), which Kusaka describes as having a somen noodle-type consistency, is made from seaweed and sliced ginger in his freshly made citrus vinaigrette dressing. The Ankimo, another popular item, consists of monk-
fish liver with green onion, spicy grated daikon and ponzu. Sushi Ichiban gets its fish daily from the United Fish Agency auction. The Japanese specialty fish are flown in twice a week, ensuring freshness for all menu items. “Our challenge is to keep fresh product at all times. That’s why we don’t keep much fish in stock — so it will always stay fresh.” Don’t let the fact that your dinner is being made by a former Web designer fool you, there are similarities. Sushi is about presenting something that looks simple but can take hours to prepare, much like the website that is simple to use but requires hours of code writing. Some of Kusaka’s seemingly simple sauces take 12 hours to make, but the only thing you may notice is how good it tastes. It is even open Christmas Day.
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Cheers for the coffee crowd I t could be the holiday spirit, but business is brisk these days at the chic, modern coffee bar Kissaten. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that it’s right across the street from Ala Moana Center, especially at this time of the year, but there has to be more than just convenience at play here.
And there is. Kissaten in Japanese translates to coffee shop, but more a meeting place than just a café. And since it’s open 24 hours a day, seven days
a week and has Wi-Fi, Kissaten lives up to its name — the perfect spot to catch up with friends, get some late-night or early morning work done, or grab a tasty bite and/or a rejuvenating cup of joe anytime you’re in the neighborhood. And that’s the intention, a Cheers-style bar for the coffee crowd (for you younger caffeine lovers, Cheers was a popular TV sitcom in the 1980s and 1
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’90s about a neighborhood bar in Boston “where everybody knows your name.”) Kissaten offers a full coffee bar as well as teas and hot chocolate, and has morning, afternoon, evening and latenight menus that feature more than just the usual fare of bagels and muffins. The afternoon menu, for example lists soups, salads, sandwiches and more, and for vegetarians, co-owner Nesya Tada rec2 ommends Roasted Herb Vegetable Wrap ($8, available from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.). “We make our own hummus from scratch,” Tada says, noting that customers are welcome to have ingredi-
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1 Roasted Herb Vegetable Wrap ($8) 2 Cook Jayson Yee with Roasted Herb Vegetable Wrap. Leah Friel photos
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among high school students, as owner Theresa Kim points out, many like to enjoy this and other pupu dishes after school or in the evenings. “The sauce is mixed with chili pepper and has a sweet and spicy taste to it. This is becoming very popular as well as our Kim Chee Jun,” says Kim. As many of Choon Chun Chicken’s portions could be fit for two, those with a smaller appetite may want to try its Happy Hour items served from 4 to 8 p.m. These options vary from fried udon to a whole chicken or pork stir fry.
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t Uncle’s Fish Market & Grill, it’s all about fresh fish and family. The eatery, which first opened in July 2007, sports a cozy, homey and authentic atmosphere on Pier 38 waterfront, where numerous photos and old fishing gear surround the interior. Besides its familyinspired décor and atmosphere, the restaurant is known for its fresh fish. “The restaurant was made as a tribute to all those uncles in everyone’s life here in Hawaii, and the old fisherman uncles, too,” explains restaurant manager Sean Simpson. “The motivation for starting Uncle’s was a tribute to our fishing history and our fishing culture here in Hawaii. “Uncle’s is located on Pier 38, which also is where the Honolulu Fish Auction takes place, six days a week,” he adds.
“At the restaurant, the real focus is on the freshness of fish and we’re able to highlight that because the auction is right there.” It’s no surprise that when it comes to the eatery’s most popular menu items, the fresh fish dishes are the frequent choice. The Opakapaka Fresh Fish Plate (market price), topped with crab meat and served with white or brown rice and french fries, is a customer favorite. Another is Uncle’s Famous Garlic Ahi ($17.95), sautéed and topped with green chilis and capers, and drizzled with Uncle’s mild spicy soy sauce and green onions. “Uncle’s Garlic Ahi is a sashimi-grade cut of the fish,” explains Simpson. “We usually recommend that people get it medium rare and it really highlights the quality of the fish. There’s no need for too much seasoning; it’s perfectly good seared. It’s almost like sashimi with a little bit of sauce on top.” Other customer favorites include the Fresh Ahi Belly ($14.95), sautéed with a citrus soy sauce. “We do it (the Fresh Ahi Belly) a little differently,” says Simpson. “Instead of it
Uncle’s Fish Market & Grill Where Waterfront at Pier 38 1135 N. Nimitz Hwy., Honolulu
Call 1
275.0063
Hours Monday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (lunch) Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. (lunch and dinner)
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being deep-fried, it has a citrus shoyu sauce on top and it’s slow cooked, so it’s really, really tender and soft, so people like that.” When it comes to Uncle’s signature dish, Simpson is quick to note the Fresh Ahi Belly as well as Uncle’s Signature Ahi Poke Tower ($15.95), a tower of sashimigrade poke layered with guacamole and ahi tartar, topped with tobiko on a bed of rice and nori and served with tortilla chips. In addition to its lunch and dinner menus, Uncle’s Fish Market & Grill provides a diverse sushi menu, complete with unique names and combinations. The sushi menu is now available to customers Thursday through Sunday. “We’ve had sushi at Uncle’s for a couple of years, but it was only on Thursday nights (before),” shares Simpson. “But we really developed the sushi menu in the past six months and made it a regularly featured item.” The sushi menu at Uncle’s includes several different specialty rolls, of which the most popular include Poke on the Pier ($17.95) and Auction on
the Block ($15.95). Auction on the Block features a crispy shrimp tempura, snow crab and kaiware roll topped with spicy tuna and avocado, while Poke on the Pier is a snow crab, avocado and cucumber roll topped with sashimi-grade ahi, fried ogo and kukui poke sauce. “Poke on the Pier is a personal favorite of mine,” Simpson says. Uncle’s Fish Market & Grill features different weekly specials, but to prepare for New Year’s festivities, Simpson emphasizes the eatery’s sashimi party platters, available to customers who are planning 2 gatherings of any sort. “We have a large party platter and a small party platter,” he says. “We do that normally under our catering services, but this is a special deal. The small sashimi platter is $65 and it comes with 80 pieces of sashimi. The large platter is $85 and comes with 100 pieces of sashimi and 6 ounces of poke as well.”
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1 Executive chef Geoffrey Arakawa with Uncle’s famous Ahi Poke Tower. 2 Poke on the Pier ($17.95) 3 Auction on the Block ($15.95) 4 Ahi Poke Tower ($15.95)
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As good as gold By Ali Resich
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ll your Chinese food favorites abound at Golden Duck Restaurant. Originally located near Aloha Stadium, then on McCully Street, the eatery opened in Kahala a year ago, in addition to its South King Street locale. The locally adored eatery offers it all, from a simple meal out with friends or family, to catering for an entire party. Steamed Jumbo Shrimp with Garlic Sauce ($11.95) and Scallop with
Golden Duck Restaurant
Asparagus and Garlic or Black Bean Sauce ($14.95) are tasty options for a perfect lunch or dinner. Larger dishes like sweet and savory Peking Duck with Buns ($35) and Island favorite Pan-fried Noodles ($57, party tray) are ideal for any celebration. Customers who order menu items in a party tray size will receive 15 percent off the regular price. “These dishes are perfect for the holidays and they are great for parties,” says manager Darlene Fong. One of the most popular dishes in any size is the
(from left) Tiana Limoz, Shayna Park-Limoz and Sisi Morgan enjoy lunch at Ichiriki. Photo by Ali Resich
Ichiriki
Crispy Gau Gee ($5.99, 10 pieces, $25, 40 pieces). These little bursts of flavor are crunchy on the outside and filled with scrumptiously soft pork or fishcake. Don’t miss the restaurant’s anniversary specials such as Chinese Chicken Salad and Oyster Sauce Chicken with Cake Noodle, both available for $5.99 throughout the holidays. If those options aren’t enough, the establishment also offers dim sum from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Whichever food route you choose, you’re in for a golden feast.
Where: 1221 S. King St.; 4230 Waialae Ave.
Call: 597.8088 (S. King St.); 737.7188, 737.7288 (Waialae)
Hours: Daily, 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. (S. King St.); Daily, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. (Waialae)
Steamed Jumbo Shrimp with Garlic Sauce ($11.95) | Nathalie Walker photo
Where: 510 Piikoi St. #102, Honolulu 98-150 Kaonohi St., Suite C216, Aiea
Ichiriki By Ali Resich
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n any weekday around lunchtime, or weekend for that matter, you may have difficulty getting a table at Ichiriki without a reservation. That’s because the Japanese nabe restaurant is always filled with a bustling lunch crowd of hungry diners eager to participate in cooking a variety of fish, beef, chicken, pork and vegetables in hot pots of homemade broth. Dinner is just as busy, but the friendly staff always accommodates anyone who wants to share in the delicious fun. Patrons also may choose from a menu of sukiyaki, shabu shabu options as well as mouth-
Aiea Open daily 11 a.m.–3 p.m. (Lunch), 4–11 p.m. weekdays, 4 p.m.–midnight Fridays and Sisi Morgan: “We’re the Saturdays (Dinner)
ultimate regulars. We get the Pirikara (Spicy Chanko web: Nabe, $11.95). It’s got a lit- ichirikinabe.com tle more zing to it. The broth is unbelievable. We sometimes get the Green Tea Shave Ice, we love the best soup base.” dessert, too.” Tiana Limoz: “I got the Shayna Park-Limoz: Pirikara too, I like it a lot.” “We come here twice a week and Pirikara is the
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Piikoi Open daily 11 a.m.–2 p.m. (Lunch), 5–11 p.m. Weekdays, 5 p.m.–midnight Fridays and Saturdays (Dinner)
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watering desserts. Friends Sisi Morgan, Shayna Park-Limoz and Tiana Limoz have been regulars at the restaurant since its original location opened in 2006 on Piikoi Street. Dining Out caught up with them Tuesday as they enjoyed another satisfying lunch.
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942-4848
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eatthis
New beginnings for Saigon Pearl By Ali Resich
For the eatery, part of starting fresh includes offering new flavors that are sure to broaden your culinary horizons. Spicy Oxtail Noodle Soup (Bun Bo Hue Oxtail) ($11.95) is a unique, fusion dish featuring spicy broth with oxtail, vermicelli
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he road to opening Saigon Pearl has been a long one. Back in 1982, within a building complex where Nordstrom now sits, Mai McDowell and her family opened a Vietnamese restaurant called Annam House. “Originally, we were one of the first Vietnamese restaurants on the island,” says McDowell. After a 15-year run, a few location changes and a brief hiatus; McDowell and her brothers Tai and Dung Khau came out of retirement to start anew with Saigon Pearl. Opened in August on Kona Street behind Ala Moana Center, the recent reinvention’s expansive Vietnamese menu — featuring vermicelli noodle salads (bun) and soups (bun nuoc), pan-fried noodles, rice plates, ramen, sandwiches, desserts and more — sets it apart from the rest.
Saigon Pearl Where: 1430 Kona St. #101, Honolulu
Call: 955.7888
Hours: Daily 10:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
noodles, chili and lemongrass. “Nobody has this except us, I think,” says McDowell. The family-run business aspires to introduce patrons to a wider selection of Vietnamese cuisine. “Vietnam is not famous for
barbecue, but our barbecue meat is very good. We have a lot of other delicious dishes besides pho,” explains McDowell. One such dish is the BBQ Combo ($12.95), a savory rice plate with barbecue chicken, pork chop and lemongrass short ribs. If it’s the familiar classics you want, it’s got those covered, too. In addition to the traditional preparation, diners have long been fans of the family’s Beef Noodle Soup (pho) Combination ($7.95, medium/ $8.95, large), consisting of beef, meat balls, brisket, tendon and tripe. Whether it’s new flavors, new dishes or a new favorite pho place you’re after, Saigon Pearl is freshening it up.
Combination Beef Noodle Soup ($7.95 medium, $8.95 large) Spicy Oxtail Noodle Soup ($11.95) BBQ Combo ($12.95) Saigon Pearl owner Mai McDowell with a tasty Vietnamese entree. Nathalie Walker photos
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Royal Kona Coffee • Espressos Cupcakes • Toasted Paninis & More! 745 Keeaumoku St. #102 • www.poppyscoffee.com
941-8285
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The Fat Greek Waikiki 1831 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 201, Honolulu 941.3444
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fter being involved in the tourism industry for much of his life, The Fat Greek Waikiki manager George Stephanos is an expert at knowing what customers want. He also brings a passion for and knowledge of Greek food to the restaurant. A resident of Hawaii for the last 35 years, Stephanos is originally from a town in New Hampshire that had a tight-knit Greek community. “When I was growing up in those neighborhoods, on Saturdays or Sundays, all your friends and your family would come over,” Stephanos recalls. “And there was always food and laughter, and a lot of talking.” Stephanos says that The Fat Greek Waikiki aims to extend that kind of friendly, welcoming environment to its guests. “We wanted to create that philosophy here,” he explains. “When you come in, you are treated like you are a family member. “It's a good quality of life — you enjoy your friends, you enjoy your food,” he says. “And we just want to share that with people, you know?” With this kind of atmosphere, The Fat Greek Waikiki is an ideal place to kick off the weekend or celebrate the holidays. The restaurant provides validated parking at the Waikiki Marina. On Fridays, you can take advantage of three-hour validated parking so that you can enjoy the Hilton’s weekly fireworks show. The restaurant offers Happy Hour from 4 to 6 p.m. daily, featuring discounts on selected menu items and $1 off beers and wines, including a number of Greek wines. The Fat Greek Waikiki is open tonight for dinner, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day for dinner. “On behalf of The Fat Greek restaurants, we want to wish our old and new friends happy holidays,” Stephanos says.
Healthy, Fresh Greek Eats
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ith its vibrant décor and authentic cuisine, The Fat Greek Waikiki is like being whisked away for a quick getaway to Greece. The Fat Greek restaurants, which include two other locations and another on the way, is quickly becoming a local favorite for Mediterranean eats. The Fat Greek Waikiki opened about a year ago, and this location offers both sit-down service and takeout. Manager George Stephanos says that the sit-down style of the venue has allowed them to introduce a few new menu items, such as Cheese Saganaki ($8), which combines a tangy cheese with a gourmet mountain cheese. “We fry it up, crust it on both 14 | DINING OUT | DEC. 25, 2011-JAN. 1, 2012
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The Fat Greek general manager George Stephanos with appetizing Greek specialties.
sides, and lace it with a little brandy,” Stephanos explains. “And then when it comes out, we light it so it comes flaming to the table.” Another new offering is Stuffed Sweet Peppers ($7), which includes sweet red and yellow mini peppers that are stuffed with feta cheese and shallots. The peppers are served with pita bread, and the two complement each other perfectly. This little treat joins other appetizers like Kalamari ($8) and Mussels ($8). Popular dishes include Greek classics like Gyros ($9.95) and Falafel ($10). There’s also the House Special Shrimp ($12), which features garlic shrimp. The restaurant also offers daily
specials, including Couscous ($19.95) Monday, Lamb Shank ($19.95) Thursday and Moussaka ($15.95), which combines lamb, eggplant and vegetables accented with spices and Bechamel sauce, Friday. The Fat Greek features healthy, fresh food. For Stephanos, featuring healthy ingredients is important for both taste and nutrition. “I think it’s important just for quality of life, and I think people look for that,” he says. “And you can tell … when you bite into something fresh, there’s a big difference in the taste.” He says that the restaurant receives fish
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and produce from local fishermen and farmers, adding that people are always asking for local ingredients. “The kind of food that we put out is very important,” Stephanos says. “It’s not only the food, I mean obviously the taste is very important. But the presentation also makes a big difference here. When something comes out looking good, it tastes even better.” The chefs at The Fat Greek frequently try out new dishes. The daily specials, which are offered from 5 to 10 p.m., also include a week-by-week Chef’s Choice dish each Saturday. Another recent menu addition is the Shrimp or Ahi Salad ($12.95). Stephanos says that the staff is currently working on other new dishes, which will include more lamb and stuffed pepper items. Another big change is coming for The Fat Greek: On Feb. 1, the restaurant will open a new location in Kailua. The new menu items will be unveiled with the opening of the Kailua venue.
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$198.00
(Take Out Available) Seafood Tofu Soup • Shrimp Walnuts with Mayonaise • Fried Rice “Young Chow Style” Live Lobster with Ginger & Onion (two) • House Special Crispy Garlic Chicken (whole) Tenderloin Steak with String Beans • Peking Duck • Chinese Broccoli with Dried Fish Deep Fried Flounder with Crispy Garlic (whole) • Dessert of the Day
OPEN DAILY: 10am — midnight 923 KEEAUMOKU ST.
Best Cantonese Cuisine
955-3388
Buy 1 Pho, Get The 2nd
50% OFF
Dine-In or Take-out Available
1430 KONA ST. (behind Ala Moana Center) Open Daily 10:30am-9:30pm • 955-7888 2nd pho of equal/lesser value. Limit 1 coupon per table/take-out order. Coupon must be presented. Exp. 12/31/11.
Try Our Marinated Fried Chicken! “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 Serving Hawaii for 75 Years!
2746 Kaimuki Ave
732-1656 ACROSS KAIMUKI H.S. www.SekiyasRestaurant.com
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3106 Monsarrat Ave. • Honolulu, HI 96815 • Ph: (808) 737-0080 • Fax (808) 735-0800
$1 OFF Any Bread
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DAILY BREAD SPECIALS 3 Ahi Salad ($12.95) 4 Saganagi Opa ($15.95) 5 Cheese Saganaki ($8) 6 Stuffed Sweet Peppers ($7) Nathalie Walker photos 6
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WHERE TO DINE AMERICAN
Symbol Key
4 Kings Kitchen
Breakfast
2671 S. King St. 951-5464
Lunch
Atlantis Seafood & Steak 2284 Kalakaua Avenue 922-6868
Dinner After Midnight
Eggs n’ Things
Alcohol served
343 Saratoga Road 923-EGGS (3447)
Teddy’s Bigger Burger
La Palme D’or
Waikiki • 926-3444 Kailua • 262-0820 Hawaii Kai • 394-9100 Aiea • 486-2167 University • 949-0050 Maui • 661-9111
Ala Moana Center - Mall Level Mountain Side, next to Shirokiya 941-6161
Tropics Bar & Grill 2005 Kalia Road Hilton Hawaiian Village (Ali‘i Tower) 949-4321
BAKERY
Waikiki Beach Eggspress
Fendu Boulangerie
Catering
2464 Kalakaua Ave (Ashton Waikiki Circle) 926-EGGS (3447)
2752 Woodlawn Dr. Manoa Marketplace 988-4310
NEW YEAR’S TAKE-OUT DIM SUM PARTY
Spring Rolls Baked Char Siu Happy Bao 36 pc Dim Sum Platter Pepper Salt Shrimp Gon Lau Chow Mein $119 for ten people Other Take-Out Platters Available
NEW YEAR’S LUNCH SPECIAL
Chinese Chicken Salad Hong Kong Dim Sum Platter Shrimp Taro Basket Steamed Flounder Filet with Lemon Shoyu Boneless Minute Chicken Cake Noodle Minced Beef Fried Rice $159 Table of Ten (reg. $189) Limit: two tables of ten. Available December 26 through January 3.
NEW YEAR’S DINNER SPECIAL
Course 1 SALAD
ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH Mesclun Greens, Roasted Tomatoes, Toasted Sunflowers Seeds
Course 2 APPETIZER
BRAISED PORK BELLY & SCALLOP Espresso Glaze
Course 3 ENTREE SELECTION
ANGUS PRIME RIB Cheddar & Chive Mashers, Bacon Wrapped Asparagus, Au Jus
or SEAFOOD PAELLA Lump Crab, Shrimp & Scallops, Wild Salmon, Garlic-Tomato Sofrito
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Peking Duck Sea Kelp Fish Cake Tofu Soup Chicken Oyster Sauce Pepper Salt Shrimp Maine Lobster with Ginger Scallion Long Beans with XO Sauce Lychee Duck Braised E Mein $199 Table of Ten (reg. $249) Limit: two tables of ten. Available December 31 through January 3.
MISO GLAZED WILD SALMON Furikake Musubi, Asian Slaw, Braised Choy Sum, Miso Glaze
CHRISTMAS DAY BRUNCH BUFFET & SEAFOOD PRIME RIB BUFFET
PUMPKIN-PECAN BREAD PUDDING
For reservations, call
735-5544 449 KAPAHULU AVE., STE 101
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1131 Nu‘uanu Ave. • 587-7877 Reservations recommended
Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa • Street Level • 2424 Kalakaua Ave., Ewa Tower • 971-1818 www.seafoodvillagehawaii.com • Ask About Our Kama‘Aina Special Discount * $3 Self Park Validation
$ 24.95 DINNER per person (4 people min)
$ 10.95 LUNCH per person (10 people min)
• Duck Salad w/ Oriental Dressing • Shrimp & Scallop Wrapped in Bacon • Live Dungeness Crab - Country Style • Honey Glazed Walnut Shrimp • Roasted Peking Duck • Sautéed Seasonal Vegetable • Chef So’s House Fried Rice • DESSERT- Mango Pudding
• Chicken Salad w/ Oriental Dressing • 4 Types of Dim Sum (BBQ Pork Bun, Nori Spring Roll, Pork Hash, Seafood Dumpling) • Beef & Broccoli • Kalua Short Ribs • Stir-Fried Assorted Vegetable • Seafood Fried Noodle • DESSERT- Mango Pudding
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4369 Lawehana St. (across Target in Salt Lake) 422-0059
Napoleon’s Bakery Located inside of Zippy’s
Online
Celebrate the NEW YEAR - 2012!
Larry’s Bakery
Panya 711 Queen St. 597-8880 1111 Bishop St. #4 536-8363 Ala Moana Center 946-6388 Royal Hawaiian Center 791-2969
WHERE TO DINE Kissaten
BUFFET
88 Piikoi St. 593-1200
Camellia Buffet
Golden Duck
CATERERS
4230 Waialae Ave., Kahala 737-7188 1221 S. King St. 597-8088
A Catered Experience
930 McCully St. 951-0511/0611
94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd. 677-7744
Makino Chaya
Koko Cafe
Westridge Mall 486-5100
Hale Koa Hotel, 2055 Kalia Road 955-0555 Call for eligibility details. 949-4321
Makittii 2380 Kuhio Ave. 923-2260
CAFE
CHINESE Canton Seafood Restaurant
‘Tis better to give and receive For each $25 gift card purchased now through December 31st, receive a complimentary $5 bonus card. Help us support the Hawaii Food Bank When purchasing your gift cards, bring in a non-perishable food donation for the Hawaii Food Bank and receive a special gift from Romano’s Macaroni Grill.
Happy Day Chinese Restaurant 3553 Waialae Ave. 738-8666
Duck Yun 820 W. Hind Dr. Aina Haina Shopping Center 373-1303 or 373-4632
745 Keeaumoku St. #102 941-8285
Market City Shopping Center 2919 Kapiolani Blvd 735-3888
Hee Hing Restaurant 449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544
KOREAN CUISINE • LUNCH $15.95 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM • DINNER $23.95 2:30 PM -10 PM
25% OFF - SENIOR DISCOUNT
KAL BI, SIRLOIN, CHICKEN, SASHIMI, SPICY PORK
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*DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALL BEVERAGESWITH THIS AD. EXP. 12/31/11.
ALA MOANA CENTER
TWO GREAT LOCATIONS!
1450 Ala Moana Blvd. Suite 4240, Honolulu, HI 96814 808.356.8300
www.macaronigrill.com
111 N. King St. 521-8268
923 Keeaumoku St. 955-3388
Poppy’s Coffee and Espresso Bar
Anytime Cafe
Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant
930 McCully St. • 951-0511/951-0611
• PRIVATE PARTY ROOM • CONVENIENT PARKING
AIEA • 484-2222 98-150 Kaonohi St.
HONOLULU • 589-2299 510 Piikoi St.
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Uncle’s King Crab Stuffed Salmon with Hollandaise
2380 Kuhio Ave • Tel: 923-2260 $2/2 hr. only parking Miramar at Waikiki • Parking Validation Dinner time only.
SENIOR SPECIAL 30% OFF Lunch 50% OFF Dinner *Excluding Happy Buffet
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. Must purchase beverage. Excluding holidays. Expires 1/6/12.
98-150 Kaonohi St. • Tel: 486-5100
KAMA‘AINA SPECIAL! LUNCH & DINNER *Excluding Happy Buffet
20% OFF
1 Coupon per group. Must have valid ID. Not Combinable with other discounts. Discounts off regular adult price. No online or photo-copied coupons. Must purchase beverage. Excluding
holidays. Expires 1/6/12.
*Menu and prices subject to change.
Fresh Atlantic salmon stuffed with king crab meat and baked to a golden crisp, then topped with hollandaise sauce and balsamic reduction. Served with roasted vegetables and choice of starch.
$23.95
BIRTHDAY SPECIAL
Dine-in or Carry-out Available
FREE BIRTHDAY MEAL FOR ANY AGE With Family and Group
LUNCH & DINNER *Excluding Happy Buffet
20% 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. Must purchase beverage.
Excluding holidays. Expires 1/6/12.
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SUN
10 AM - 9 PM
WATERFRONT at PIER 38 | N. NIMITZ | 275-0063 Entrance one block Diamond Head from Young Brothers
Join us for LUNCH & DINNER | Plenty of FREE Parking DINING OUT | DEC. 25,2011-JAN 1, 2012 |
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WHERE TO DINE 1055 Alakea St. 525-8585
Ala Moana Shopping Center 1450 Ala Moana Blvd. 4th Floor - Ho’okipa Terrace 947-8818
Maple Garden / Yen King 909 Isenberg St. 941-6641
Little Villlage Noodle House 1113 Smith St. 545-3008 new
New Liu’s Chop Suey Kam Shopping Center 1620 N. School Street, #120 847-1234 / 841-8668
Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant 5724 Kalanianaole Hwy. 377-5566
High Quality at Affordable Prices!
FREE KING PAR Behind nt
Restaura
ON ON
FAMILY DINING
On On at McCully 1110 McCully St.
at McCully 946-8833
Bibas Hale Koa Hotel, 2055 Kalia Road 955-0555 Call for eligibility details.
Seafood Village Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL $15.95 Complete Dinner
2850 Paa St. 833-3728
159
$
• Boneless Chicken Cake Noodle • Rice Chef’s Dessert of the Day
111 N. King St. near Maunakea 7am -10pm
Sapporo & Kirin (large) $5.75 after 10:30pm
No credit cards accepted for special menu
FREE $10 GIFT CARD
YAKINIKU
MILLION
Ham and Scallop Soup • Chinese Chicken Salad
Special Menu • Peking Duck w/ Buns • Steamed Sea Bass w/ Ginger & Onions for10 • Walnut Shrimp • Capitol Pork Chops
& after 10:30 p.m.
Specials starting at $5.99 1649 Kalakaua Ave. (808) 447-1492
Henry Loui’s
Street Level, 2424 Kalakaua Ave, #102 971-1818
$11.45 Complete Lunch
HAPPY HOUR 4pm-8pm!
Spicy Buckwheat Noodle
Waimalu Shopping Center 98-020 Kam Hwy. 488-1616
Liliha Square 524-1628
New Hours 5:30 - 6:45pm
Mountain Goat Soup
Waimalu Chop Suey
Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant
Mandalay (The)
Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant
521-8268 Free Parking in the Rear
1
$ 98
DINNER HOURS ONLY
Take-out Orders Welcomed
WITH PURCHASE OF A $50 GIFT CARD
Try a combo meal with our famous Kalbi!
DRIVE-IN
Offer ends 12/31/11
Serving You For
SHRIMP TEMPURA
50 Years
LUNCH SPECIAL $8.95 Also Available Curry & Steak Monday-Sunday 10:30am-2:30pm, 5pm–10pm
Since 1989
626 SHERIDAN ST. (behind Walmart) 596-0799 SUN-THUR 11AM-MIDNIGHT / FRI-SAT 11AM-2AM
3579 Waialae Avenue 737-8820
Dim Sum
Served 7am Daily
Mahalo Hawaii Kapahulu 737-0177
947-2836
3308 Kanaina Avenue
Open 7 Days • 2700 So. King St.
at the Hale Koa Hotel You’re cordially invited to our…
new year’s eve gala IN THE
banyan tree showroom Featuring…
al waterson & Garry Moore OR
Party with us at our…
rock n’ roll new year’s eve For Tickets www.halekoa.com or 955-9676
IN
dErussy hall
WITH LOCAL BAN D
Ring in the New Year with us! NO COVER - PARTY ALL NIGHT LONG!
higher ground
Please call
923-4056
or visit our restaurants both located in For complete eligibility visit www.halekoa.com 18 | DINING OUT | DEC. 25,2011-JAN 1, 2012
Outrigger Reef Hotel On the Beach of Waikiki • 2169 Kalia Road
WHERE TO DINE IHOP
Kenny’s Restaurant
Waikiki - 1850 Ala Moana Blvd 949-4467
1620 N. School St. 841-0931
Restaurant Epic
Pagoda
1131 Nuuanu Ave. 587-7877
1525 Rycroft St. 948-8356
Waikiki - Kuhio & Lewers 921-2400
Kenny’s Express Hawaiian BBQ
Pearl City - Times Sq. SC 486-4467
Shakey’s Pizza Parlor
2nd Floor, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center 922-9333
Waipahu Town Center 94-060 Farrington Hwy., #D3 677-1919
Panya Bistro • Bakery • Bar
Kaneohe - Windward Mall 235-4467
Ala Moana Center, Mauka - Mall Level 946-6388
Hilo - Prince Kuhio Plaza 959-2600
Kit N Kitchen 1010 University Avenue 942-7622
Shiro’s Saimin Haven Waimalu 98-020 Kam Hwy. 488-8824 Waipahu 94-256 Waipahu Depot St. 676-2088 Ewa Beach Shp. Ctr. 91-919 Fort Weaver Rd. 689-0999
Rainbow Drive Inn
JJ Bistro & French Pastry
3308 Kanaina Ave. 737-0177
Le Cacao Bistro
3447 Waialae Ave.
3441 Waialae Ave.
739-0993
626-5368
Gift s ate Certific ble Availa
Waialae Only
BYOB
Fresh Broiled Salmon
no corkage fee
with Mediterranean Sauces, Basmati Rice, Pita Bread and Greek Salad. www.thefatgreek.net Waialae - 734-0404
Waikiki - 941-3444
3040 Waialae Ave. (Corner of St. Louis & Waialae) Open Daily 11am-10pm
1831 Ala Moana Blvd. (Between Ilikai & Kobe) Open Daily 11am-10pm
Kailua - Coming Soon! Enchanted Lake Shopping Center
Ala Moana - 949-2120
Free Validated parking at Waikiki Marina
Makai Market Mall Hours
WE ARE OPEN FOR CHRISTMAS & NEW YEARS
HOLIDAY SPECIAL* 2 pc. Shrimp & 2 pc. Vegetable $ 10.95 Tempura & Miso Butterfish $ 9.95 or Choice of Miso Seabass *Offer Excludes Christmas Dinner/Evening
Includes: Scoop Rice, Miso Soup, Tea, Tofu, Gyoza, Green Salad or Tsukemono OPEN TUE-SUN LUNCH
11AM-2PM, DINNER 5-8:30PM • Closed Monday Lunch & Dinner
100 N. Beretania Street #113 (Parking inside Chinese Cultural Plaza)
536-3035
Dim Sum Brunch Buffet
Dinner Buffet
Sittings at 10:30AM and 12:30PM $19.99 Adults $17.99 Seniors (60+) $13.99 Children (3-12)
Sittings at 5:00PM and 7:30PM $28.99 Adults $24.99 Seniors (60+) $17.99 Children (3-12)
Featuring Hong Kong Style Dim Sum, Beef Broccoli, Salt and Pepper Shrimp, Sauteed Eggplant, Orange Chicken, Appetizers, Soups, Desserts and More!
Featuring Roast Pig, Snow Crab Legs, Peking Duck w/Bun, Prime Rib, Shrimp Cocktail, Soup & Salads, Appetizers, Desserts & More!
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 10:30am - 9pm www.themandalayhawaii.com 1055 Alakea St. • 525-8585 Free Parking - Mon- Fri after 5pm & All Day Sat & Sun Excluding all coupons & other discounts. Dine in only.
FROM
Red Velvet Cake
G i f t Ce r t i f i c a t e s A va
ilab
le
Hanaki Japanese Cuisine
More December items available! Price slightly higher at Ala Moana, Pearlridge and Kahului.
Serving Oahu’s Ohanas For More Than 14 Yrs. 11:30 am-2:30 pm; 5 pm-9:30 pm (Closed Tuesdays)
MANOA MARKETPLACE (Tons of FREE Parking)988-1551
Be Our Guest This Christmas Weekend! December 23rd - 26th
Roast Turkey Baked Ham(pictured) Roast Turkey & Baked Ham Combo Prime Rib
Purchase a total of $50 in Gift Cards and Receive a FREE $5 Gift Certificate!
(pictured, rest. only)
Misoyaki Cod
$50 Gift Books also available!
(rest. only) Served from 10:30am while supplies last, at Zippy’s Dine-In Restaurants & Fast Food Counters.
ORDER ONLINE at www.zippys.com OR visit any Zippy’s location. Offer ends December 31st. DINING OUT | DEC. 25,2011-JAN 1, 2012 |
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WHERE TO DINE Zippy’s Call the one nearest you
FINE DINING
Ruth’s Chris Steak House Restaurant Row 599-3860 Waikiki Beach Walk 440-7910
Bali Steak & Seafood Hilton Hawaiian Village (Rainbow Tower) 2005 Kalia Road 949-4321
Wailana Coffee House 1860 Ala Moana Blvd. 955-1764
FILIPINO Max’s Of Manila 94-300 Farrington Hwy 801 Dillingham Blvd. 951-6297
It’s time to be
merry and satisfied.
Sam Choy’s BLC
Greek Marina Koko Marina Shopping Center 7192 Kalanianaole Hwy. 396-8441
580 N. Nimitz Hwy. 545-7979
Chai’s Island Bistro Aloha Tower Market Pl. 585-0011
The Fat Greek Stage Restaurant
Hy’s Steak House
1250 Kapiolani Blvd. 237-5429
2440 Kuhio Ave. 922-5555
Top of Waikiki
Il Lupino
Waikiki Business Plaza 2270 Kalakaua Ave. 923-3877
Royal Hawaiian Center 922-3400
3040 Waialae Ave. 734-0404 Ala Moana Makai Market 949-2120
Fat Greek Waikiki 1831 Ala Moana Blvd 941-3444
Make your reservations for our
Christmas Day Buffets Brunch 8:30am to 2:00pm
$32.95 adults • $17.95 for children (5-12 yrs)
Seafood and Salad Stations Fresh Fish Poke and Tako Poke, Seared Cajun Sashimi, Seafood Saffron Orzo Salad and more Entrees Steamed Snow Crab Legs, Red Wine Braised Shortribs, Island Roast Pork, Shrimp Scampi and much more Omelet and Carving Station Dessert Station Apple Cobbler, Bread Pudding, Assorted Pies and Cakes, Ice Cream Sundae Bar and more
Dinner 4:00pm to 8:30pm
$35.95 adults • $18.95 for children (5-12 yrs)
Seafood and Salad Stations Fresh Fish Poke and Tako Poke, Seared Cajun Sashimi, Seafood Saffron Orzo Salad and more Entrees Baked Salmon Dynamite, Steamed Snow Crab Legs, Shrimp Scampi, Seafood Newburg, Red Wine Braised Shortribs and much more Carving Station Roast Prime Rib and Roast Leg of Lamb Dessert Station Apple Cobbler, Bread Pudding, Assorted Pies and Cakes, Ice Cream Sundae Bar, Chocolate Fountain and more
Join us on Sunday, Jan. 1st for our
New Year’s Day Hangover Buffet
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Complete Dinners Served 11 A.M. - Midnight
1695 1350 Hibachi Chicken $ 50 & Shrimp Kabobs 14 $
Prime Rib Roast Holiday Turkey $ w/ Smoked Ham
Dinners Include: Salad Bar, Corn on the Cob, Bread Pudding, Beverage and More!
Breakfast Special: Egg Benedict Royal
9
$ 95
(5-12 years old)
580 Nimitz Hwy. 545-7979 Like us on Facebook for Special Deals & Offers
Holiday Special Menu Limited Time Only Dec. 22-25 and Dec 30-Jan 1 A Holiday Gift from Little Village…
King Crab Leg - 50% OFF available with each Holiday Set Menu purchased. Dine-In Only. No Take-out.
9am-2pm • $25.92 Adults / $12.95 Keikis
christmas day brunch buffet december 25, 2011 • 10:00am ~ 1:30pm adult, $ 95 * children, $ 55 * (6-12 years old)
GREEK
955-1764 Open 24 Hours 1860 Ala Moana Blvd. Validated Parking
www.samchoyhawaii.com
Diced Winter Melon Orange Chicken Chicken Soup Jumbo Shrimp Chinese Roast Duck Chinese Broccoli Salad Stir-Fried Mu-Shu Roll Special Chan's Fried Rice Peking Duck w/Bun Honey Walnut Shrimp Holiday Dessert $230 table of 10 (Limit 2 orders per table)
$100 table of 4
(Limit 1 order per table)
Ilima Award Winner
Mahalo for your Generous Support
beachhousewaikiki.com • 921-4600 Reservations Recommended • Complimentary valet parking. Price does not include tax and gratuity. Prices, hours, and menu items are subject to change.
Ala Moana Center Mall Level
(Mountain side, next to Shirokiya)
941- 6161 20 | DINING OUT | DEC. 25,2011-JAN 1, 2012
Sun-Thu 10:30am-10:30pm; Fri/Sat 10:30am-Midnite 1113 Smith St.
545-3008
Free Parking
WHERE TO DINE ITALIAN
JAPANESE
Happy Valley Pasta & Pizza
Blue Hawaii Sushi
3106 Monsarrat Ave. 737-0080
1140 Kuala St., Pearl City Across Wal-Mart 456-2128
Romanos Macaroni Grill
Curry King
Ala Moana Center Hookipa Terrace 356-8300
Z Pizza Ward Centre Auahi St. Shops 596-0066 Kailua 151 Hekili St. 230-8400
Hinone Mizunone
Genki Sushi
Ward Warehouse 1050 Ala Moana Blvd. #1400 591-8855
1345 South King St. 942-4848
Stadium Market Place 488-9202 Aina Haina 373-4033 Ala Moana 942-9102 Ewa Town Center 683-1003 Kaneohe 247-9595 Kapahulu 735-7700 Kapolei Commons 674-4227 Waikele Center 678-3180 Waiau 485-0227 Ward Center 591-5600 Kukui Grove 808-632-2450 Maui Mall 808-873-7776 Lahaina 808-661-0333 Kona 808-327-6776
Ichiriki Aiea 98-150 Kaonohi St. 484-2222 Honolulu 510 Piikoi St. 589-2299
Kobe Japanese Steak House 1841 Ala Moana Blvd. 941-4444
Kozo Sushi
G Sushi Market City Shopping Center 2919 Kapiolani Blvd. #23 732-9661
Kahala Mall 738-KOZO Keeaumoku 946-KOZO Moiliili 951-KOZO Pearlridge 483-6805 Pearl City 455-6805
Hifumi Japanese Restaurant Chinese Cultural Plaza 536-3035
Holiday Special Menu
178 For 10 People
$
Dine-in or take-out
Seafood w/ Tofu Soup 3 Lobsters w/ Ginger & Onions Whole Crispy Chicken Beef w/ Young Ginger & Pineapple Steamed Fish Fillet w/ Ginger Salt & Pepper Shrimp Choy Sum w/ Meat Sauce Garlic w/ Shrimp Fried Rice Dessert
Taste our Signature Dish
Includes
FREE Char Siu Fried Rice Over 30 popular Chinese Dishes, with coupon. Expires 12/29/11
FREE LOBSTER
with purchase of (4) orders from Special Lungfunghawaii.com • Open Daily 11am-9pm Open Menu 5724 Kalanianaole Hwy • Niu Valley Shopping Ctr. LOTS OF FREE PARKING
377-5555 or 377-5566
Lunch or Dinner, only $4.75 + tax Kam Shopping Center | 847-1234 • 841-8668 | M-Sun 10:30am - 8:30pm
14 LOCATIONS: Aina Haina 373-4033 Kapahulu 735-7700 Waiau 485-0227 Kaneohe 247-9595 Ala Moana 942-9102 Waikele 678-3180
Stadium Marketplace 488-9202 Ewa Town Center 683-1003 Ward Center 591-5600 Kapolei 674-4227
#25
Shrimp Salad
Kukui Grove 808-632-2450 Maui Mall 808-873-7776 Lahaina 808-661-0333 Kona 808-327-6776
OUR IMMENSELY POPULAR TAKE-OUT PLATE LUNCH FOR ONLY... $
6.65
NOW OPEN OPEN at at NOW 900 N. N. Nimitz Nimitz Hwy Hwy 900 536-8570 536-8570
“Best Fine Dining Restaurant”
Purchase a $50 Gift Card before 12/24/11 and receive a bonus Gift Certificate worth $10 as our gift to you! Mon-Fri: 6:00 - 10:00 pm • Sat, Sun: 5:30 - 10:00 pm Wine Spectator Award-Winning Wine List Live Entertainment Wed-Sat • Valet Parking
Proper Attire Required Reservations Recommended • 2440 Kuhio Ave 922 5555
1627 Nuuanu Ave 585-8839 2955 E. Manoa Rd 988-0212
genkisushiusa.com
AVAILABLE
SAMPLE ONLY - not authorized for use
Serving Lunch & Dinner • Take-out Available
Mon-Sat 10:30am-9pm; Sun 12n-8pm
Call For Take-Out www.bangkokchefexpress.com
DINING OUT | DEC. 25,2011-JAN 1, 2012 |
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WHERE TO DINE Sushi Company
Makino Chaya
Restaurant Suntory
2065 S. Beretania St 946-7466
1240 South King Street 591-1181
Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen
Choon Chun Chicken East, in King’s Village, 922-4233 Central, in Waikiki Shopping Plaza, 922-4702 West in Ala Moana Cntr-Hookipa Terrace 945-3443
3579 Waialae Ave. 737-8820
PRIME RIB Package
For the Holidays!
Whole Roasted Prime Rib w/ Au Jus & Horseradish
Mashed Potatoes Steamed Vegetables Chinese Chicken Salad
$4.99
BLUE HAWAII SUSHI BAR & RESTAURANT
Early Bird Special 4-5pm NEW MENU & SUSHI BAR! Teriyaki Chicken $7.95 Teriyaki Combo (Steak & Chicken) $10.95 Fish of the Day $7.95 North Shore Garlic Shrimp $9.95 Includes Miso Soup, Salad, Rice and Japanese hot tea Not valid with other offers or promotions.
Sweet Dinner Rolls
$21.95
per person minimum 10 guests Available through Jan. 1, 2012. Limited delivery available.
Shrimp & Squid Salad
Offer valid on dine-in orders only. Must present coupon. Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons. Exp 12/31/11
Military w/ID receive 10% OFF
Call
facebook.com/phomylienhawaii
WESTRIDGE SHOPPING CENTER • 488-4900
1140 Kuala St. (Across Wal-Mart) Pearl City | 456-2128 Sun-Thurs 10:30am-9:00pm | Fri-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm
677-7744 to order!
Continuing the tradition...
(Next to Makino Chaya) 98-150 Kaonohi St., Aiea Mon-Sat 10am-10pm • Sun 10am-8pm
FREE
Taste our NEW delizioso piadas!
Live Maine Lobster with orders of $50 or more!
Buy one piada and get a second one for 50% OFF
Dine-in only. Offer good with ad thru 1/31/12.
10% OFF
offer valid thru 12/31/11
roasted veggie pesto
Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)
“House of Gau Gee”
WARD CENTRE (Auahi Streetfront) 1200 Ala Moana 596-0066 KAILUA (Next to Boots & Kimo’s) 151 Hekili St. 230-8400
Waimalu Shopping Center 98-020 Kam Hwy • 488-1616
Open Christmas Eve & Day 9am - 9pm Serving Holiday 4-Course Meal Fruit Cake
7.95 14.95
(1 Loaf) . . . . . . . . . . .$ (2 Loaves) . . . . . . . $
Holiday Cake Pkg.
75 (reg. $95)
$
3441 Waialae Ave.
626-5368
Yakiniku Million 626 Sheridan St. 596-0799
w/ Oriental Dressing
December Special
chicken parmesan
1649 Kalakaua Ave. 447-4492
Tanaka of Tokyo
Sushi Ichiban
2746 Kaimuki Avenue 732-1656
1303 Rycroft St., Honolulu. HI 596-7555
2700 S. King St. 947-2836
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
Sakura Terrace Japanese Cafe
Choi’s Garden
Sushi King
Sumo Ramen
Royal Hawaiian Shpg Cntr 3rd Flr. 922-5511
KOREAN
Sushi Izakaya
1111 McCully Street 947-5411
98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100
7” Chocolate Pyramid plus any two 8” cakes (call for details)
Buche de Noel (Yule Log)
• Chocolate/Chocolate • Chocolate/Raspberry • Chocolate/Mocha
8" $35 12" $40 18" $55 24" $75
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Excludes Set Menus; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, Char Siu & other specials. 5%, 10% and lobster special not to be combined with any other offer/discounts/specials. Expires 12/31/11. Must present coupon.
Lobster $999 with purchase of Full Price Entree Valid 5-10:30pm
Liliha Square by Times Supermarket
524-1628
Celebrating 10 Years! Dim Sum Take Out Special! 8am-11:30am
2009-10 Winner Best Pastry -Honolulu Magazine 2006 Ilima Award Winner
GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE
21 perdozen
Hong Kong Dim Sum & Regular Menu Items
Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant
Miniature Pastries $
5% OFF
Credit Card Sale Only (With Coupon)
3447 Waialae Avenue 739-0993 jjfrenchpastry.com
Lobster $999 with purchase of Full Price Entree Valid 5-10:30pm
10% OFF(Charge) • 15% OFF(Cash) Dim Sum & Reg. Menu Dine In Special!
5% OFF
(Charge) • Happy Day Chinese Restaurant
10% OFF(Cash)
3553 Waialae Avenue Excludes Set Menu; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, Char Siu & other specials.
738-8666
5%, 10% and lobster special are not to be combined with any other offer/discounts/specials. Expires 12/31/11. Must present coupon.
WHERE TO DINE OKAZUYA
SEAFOOD Uncle’s Fish Market
Fukuya Delicatessen & Catering
1491 S. King St. 947-1133
SHABU SHABU
PACIFIC RIM
Hanaki Restaurant
3660 Waialae Ave. 737-1177
The Ocean House Restaurant
5.99
New Year’s Eve
each
With Minimum Purchase of $50 in Gift Certificates
Tues-Fri:11am-2pm & 5pm-9pm Sat:11am-9pm • Mon: CLOSED UPSCALE AMERICAN BISTRO PLATE LUNCH
951-KING (5464)
PA R K I N G AVA I L A B L E B E T W E E N K O K U A M A R K E T A N D 4 - K I N G S K I T C H E N
Crispy Gau Gee-10 pcs Chinese Chicken Salad Oyster Sauce Chicken Cake Noodle
Available for lunch & dinner at Kahala location only Gift Certificates Available! 4230 Waialae Ave. 737-7188 • 737-7288
15 OFF
Open daily 10am-9pm
no coupon necessary; cannot combine w/other offers
%
all Take-Out Party Trays
7.00 Lunch Special $8.00 Dinner Special $
$238 for table of 6 ($398 for table of 10) • Dynasty Style Appetizer Platter • Imitation Shark’s Fin Soup w/ Chicken • Lobsters with Garlic & butter Sauce • Steamed Whole FIsh • Steamed Chicken — Dynasty Style • Sautéed Shrimp & Scallop w/Honey Walnuts • New Year Good Luck “Jai” • Seafood Fried Rice w/Garlic • Mochi Balls in Sweet Ginger Broth Valid 12.26.2011- 1.31.2012
at the Colony Surf
Thanking you,
947-8818
Lobster Basil Reduction
Braised Beef Cheek with Scallion Rice
GIVE A $25 GIFT CARD
Fire Roasted Beed Tenderloin
And Get $5 Off Your Next Visit!
$90
ON THE RISE
Whneirne gs MoAr re ing Breathtak
…Only at Michel ’s ~ ENTERTAINMENT NIGHTLY ~ FREE VALET PARKING ~ 2895 Kalakaua Ave. • 923-6552 • www.michelshawaii.com
Ala Moana Center
Pan PanSeared SearedScallop Scallop“Mousse” Mousse Maine Lobster Salad in Chive Crepe
Ala carte menu not available. Closed New Years Day.
our guests for a most successful year! Wishing you the Happiest of Holidays! We will be open Sunday, Jan 1st for dinner only. 1st Sunday Brunch resumes on Feb 5th Lion Dance 1/22 7:00PM
~
Shiso Pickled Maui Onions
Fresh Berries
Lunch Daily 11am-3pm | Dinner Tues-Sun 5-9pm 1502 Liliha St. | FREE Parking at Bus Stop near Library
Happy New Year & Kung Hee Fat Choy
Make it an IHOP Holiday
Shichimi Seared Ahi Tataki
Grand Marnier Semi Freddo
Entrees with a Light & Spicy Thai Kick!
Mon-Sat 9am to 7:30pm; Sun 9:30am to 6pm • 1111 McCully Street • 947-5411
Saturday, December 31st 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Truffle Jus
Catering for all occasions!
We’re Open Christmas & New Years Day
Saigon Pearl 1430 Kona St., #101 955-7888
1502 Liliha Street 535-9928
$
8AM - 3PM • BYOB
Pho My Lien 98-150 Kaonohi St. 488-4900
Kaew’s Thai Villa
2700 S King St. 951-7878
SUNDAY MORNING FOOTBALL BRUNCH
VIETNAMESE
Bangkok Chef 1627 Nuuanu Ave. • 585-8839 2955 E. Manoa Rd. • 988-0212 900 N. Nimitz Hwy. • 536-8570
Shabu Shabu King
2169 Kalia Rd., Outrigger Reef Hotel 923-2277
Shabu Shabu Bangkok “Thai Style” Hot Pot 949 Kapahulu Ave. 732-7666
THAI
Manoa Marketplace 2756 Woodlawn Drive 988-1551
3660 on the Rise
2028 Kuhio Ave. 951-9355
Jin Din Rou
Waterfront at Pier 38 275-0063
2710 S. King St. 946-2073
Keo’s Tai Cuisine
TAIWANESE
FOR BANQUETS & PRIVATE PARTIES CALL 728-3463
Windward Mall 235-4467 • Pearl City 486-4467 Hilo 959-2600 • Waikiki on Kuhio 921-2400 Waikiki Ala Moana Blvd 949-4467
3660 Waialae Ave. • 737-1177 www.3660.com
www.ihophawaii.com Some restrictions apply. Expires Jan 31, 2012.
Dear Hearts, Here’s wishing you all a happy, heartfelt and fruitful New Year filled with camaraderie, love and caring for all. Sincerely,
Shiro “Manuela Boy” Matsuo
WAIMALU
WAIPAHU
EWA BEACH SHOP. CTR.
98-020 Kam Hwy.
94-256 Waipahu Depot St.
91-919 Fort Weaver Rd.
488-8824
676-2088
689-0999
w w w. s h i ro s s a i m i n . c o m DINING OUT | DEC. 25,2011-JAN 1, 2012 |
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orderoftheday
W
hen it comes to one of the highlights of Kobe Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar, located in Waikiki, consistency is the first thing that comes to mind, according to restaurant owner and general manager Roy Nakamura. “We’re going on our 39th year,” Nakamura says. “This is the only Kobe Steakhouse on Oahu, and it hasn’t changed much (since it opened). This eatery includes a lounge and sushi bar; the dining area is upstairs and downstairs.” Kobe Steakhouse is known for its traditional teppanyaki style, a style of Japanese cuisine in which the food is cooked on an iron griddle. “Overall, teppanyaki dining is a simple concept,” states Nakamura. “The defining thing is everything is brought to your table in its raw state, so the product has to be fresh because it comes out raw. The chef then prepares everything for you, from your vegetables to the steaks, chicken and seafood.” Although he says the eatery does not have a signature dish, Nakamura says that one of the Kobe Steakhouse chefs constantly encourages customers to try the scallops. “He’s (our head chef) proud of our scallops,” Nakamura says. “He tries to push our Scallops & Steak Combo ($34.95) — Nova Scotia scallops and tender steak — or Teppan Scallops ($29.95).” Other popular dinner orders at Kobe Steakhouse include Teriyaki Chicken & Steak Combo ($26.95), Teppan
Keeping it
Consistent at
KOBE STEAKHOUSE STORY BY KELLI SHIROMA | PHOTOS BY LAWRENCE TABUDLO
Shrimp ($29.95) and Steak & Shrimp ($34.95). All dinners come with a Teppan shrimp appetizer, shabu-shabu soup, vegetables, rice and tea. Nakamura reveals that Kobe Steakhouse will soon release a new menu, which will remain the same overall as the current menu, but will include the re-introduction of an old favorite. “On our new menu, we’re featuring the Kobe Rib-Eye Special ($34.95),” says Nakamura, of the tender, juicy 10-ounce steak dinner that includes a teppan shrimp appetizer, pickled vegetables,
shabu shabu soup, assorted grilled vegetables, bean sprouts and hot green tea. “The new menu is basically a reprint of the old menu … like I said, hardly anything changes here, but we’re hoping to release it before the end of the year.” In addition to the dinein menu, Kobe Steakhouse features a menu for its sushi bar,
including a wide range of sashimi combinations and choices of nigiri sushi and maki sushi. While the restaurant only has dine-in services for its dinner menu, Nakamura says that customers can choose takeout at the sushi bar. “The California Roll ($9) is always a popular one, and then there’s offshoots of that roll,” explains Nakamura. “The Rainbow Roll ($14) is basically the California Roll with pieces of sashimi on top, like the maguro, hamachi and salmon, mixed with avocado, so it’s a very colorful dish. The same is true with the Sixty-Nine Roll ($17) — it’s a California Roll with unagi on top of it. The Spicy Tuna Roll ($11.50) also is a popular one.” Since March, Kobe Steakhouse has provided a special pupu menu from which customers in the lounge area can order. “The pupu menu is Kobe Scallops geared a little ($10) more toward the locals, with the popular Ahi Poke ($10),
Ahi Poke Salad ($10)
Servers Susan Hwang and Hannah Choi with Kobe’s Boneless Short Ribs and Kobe Rib-Eye Special. Boneless Short Ribs ($12) 24 | DINING OUT | DEC. 25, 2011-JAN. 1, 2012
Kobe Rib-Eye Special ($34.95)
Edamame Soybeans ($4 plain; $5 with garlic), Garlic Pork Chops ($12) and Boneless Short Ribs ($12),” Nakamura explains. While Kobe Steakhouse is not promoting any monthly specials, Nakamura notes that the restaurant provides “Super Sunset Specials” nightly from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., when select items — including Teriyaki Chicken, Daily Fish, Sukiyaki Steak and the Teriyaki Steak & Chicken Combo — are offered at lower prices. “We discount some menu items; it’s generally $4 to $5 off a dinner,” Nakamura says.
Kobe Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar 1841 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu (Between the Ilikai and Hilton Hawaiian Village) Phone: 941.4444 Hours: Daily, 5:30-10:30 p.m. (dinner only) Website: honolulukobe.com Notes: Valet parking available in front of the restaurant.