Hawaii Dining Out - 25 July 2010

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OAH U’S AN SWE R TO YOU R APPETITE

Operations manager Eiki Tamaki, at right, with Mai Itakura and Anri Kato

ono, you know

The Search for

Pancake Perfection

By Alana Folen

worth — but you can bet I won’t be throwing the birds any pancake bits from the following restaurants because, truth be told, I’m not into sharing “Ono, you know” pancakes with anyone!

IHOP Hawaii With a name like the International House of Pancakes, it’s safe to say that you can’t expect anything less than delicious pancakes here. Known for its award-winning Original Buttermilk Pancakes ($8.29) with

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he pursuit of the perfect pancake traces its roots to ancient times when cooks relied on freshly fallen snow as their secret ingredient. The belief, at the time, was that ammonia contained in the snow would cause pancakes to become light and fluffy.

Today, cooks utilize much more to make their pancakes sing — yeast, baking soda and a bevy of toppings, to name a few. That’s what I discovered in my recent quest to find the most delectable pancakes in town: Whether my search was for something fruity or devilishly sweet, the restaurants had it all!

Oh, and for all you wondering about your love life, here’s an amusing bit of pancake lore from the book Better Homes and Gardens Pancakes and Toppings by Darlene Kronschnabel: “If you throw pancakes to the rooster and he eats them without calling the hens, you will remain single. If he calls the hens, you will marry.” Take that for what it’s

“come hungry, leave happy,” as the portions are giganormous! Each will leave you stuffed and if you’re not quite ready for the challenge, I would suggest opting for the short stack — definitely a more doable option. Pair your pancakes with butter or your syrup of choice, be it maple, strawberry, blueberry or butter pecan. A sugar-free syrup also is available for those on a sugar-restricted diet. And if you’re yearning for something a little more fruity, sink your teeth into the Double Blueberry Pancakes ($10.99), four buttermilk pancakes filled with blueberries, topped with warm blueberry compote and a creamy whipped topping. Or, try the Strawberry Banana Pancakes ($11.49), filled with slices of fresh banana and crowned with a cool

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94-050 Farrington Hwy. • Waipahu, HI 96797

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Panya Bakery, Bistro &Bar

AUTHENTIC KOREAN DISHES Featuring

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

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

677-5388

IHOP Hawaii 2211 Kuhio Ave. (and other various locations) 921.2400

East meets west at this popular bakery and bistro/lounge. With its chic décor, Asian flair and relaxing atmosphere, the ultimate dining experience awaits. Owners Annie and Alice Yeung opened their first Panya location at McCully Shopping Center back in 1997.

Now more than 10 years later with a Bakery Express on Queen Street and a Bistro Bar at Ala Moana Center to call its own, Panya has consistently been serving customers, high-quality fusion cuisine.

Ranked among my top choices in breakfast picks are the pancakes. So moist and rich in flavor, Top Left: The author gets ready to down a mouthful of Caramelized Apple Pancakes at Cafe Kaila. Left: New York Cheesecake Pancakes at these homemade pancakes are the IHOP Above: Wailana Coffee House’s All You Can Eat Pancakes come perfect start to any day, as they with two eggs and two strips of bacon. Photos by Leah Friel are served with fresh fruit toppings and made from scratch strawberry topping, whipped cream and with buttermilk, eggs, flour and a secret ingredient that makes them rise above the an authentic country flavor, this pancake more bananas galore.

Now, let me just say, IHOP takes the cake rest. The Banana Pancakes and Blueberry franchise makes its pancake batter fresh every day, and only uses the best in special- with my personal favorite: New York – See page 16 ty ingredients. IHOP’s not lying when it says Cheesecake Pancakes ($10.99). A new item

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on the menu, this guilty pleasure consists of four fluffy buttermilk pancakes loaded with creamy, rich cheesecake pieces, crowned with cool strawberry topping, powdered sugar and whipped topping. Talk about putting the “cake” in pancake! Customers also rave about the Chocolate Chip Pancakes as well. For you health nuts, the Harvest Grain ‘N Nut Pancakes ($11.49) are a great pick.

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

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Cooking Up a Friendly Atmosphere

By Jo McGarry

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inone Mizunone may be one of the most cheerful Japanese restaurants in Honolulu.

Guests are greeted with hearty welcomes as they enter the cleverly redesigned eatery — located at the former Taco Bell site on South King Street — with many of the customers acknowledged by name. Amidst clean, contemporary décor and truly speedy service, the restaurant team makes it a point to stop and chat with patrons, both young and old.

Since opening two years ago, the restaurant and its unpretentious “home cooking” have garnered a loyal following, including those who argue that Hinone has the best rice in town. The rice, cooked in a traditional pot, is light, fluffy and sweet.

I stopped by to chat with operations manager Eiki Tamaki about Hinone Mizunone’s home cooking and the secrets of kamadaki gohan.

JM: There’s a hustle and bustle around this restaurant at lunchtime that’s quite amazing to watch. Orders are flying out of the kitchen! Do you consider yourselves to be a “fast food” Japanese restaurant?

ET: (Laughs) Well, we do pride ourselves on being able to serve people quickly — especially during lunchtime, when we try to get the orders on the table within five minutes.

So yes, fast!

JM: The teishoku style is very familiar to people in Hawaii, but your rice is quite different. It’s very pillowy, and a little sweet. Tell me about the cooking process.

ET: We don’t use a rice cooker.

The rice is kamadaki gohan, which is rice cooked in a pot. It’s a more involved way of cooking, rather than using a rice cooker and just flipping a switch. With the rice pot, you have to watch the water, stir the rice, watch the heat. It’s more involved.

And the rice has a sweeter taste with a fluffy texture. People can taste the difference immediately.

JM: I know that home cooking is what you pride yourselves on serving. What dishes best represent that?

ET: Our dishes are simple and the kind of foods you’d find in homes in certain parts of Japan. Not fancy, just good, simple food. We have lunch specials that run every day for $8.50, and our evening teishoku are just $16.75 for two choices of entrée and rice, miso soup, sides and pickles.

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JM: But because you’re so busy, I’m reluctant to tell people to rush over for lunch.

ET: Yes. Definitely the best time to come is if you can wait till later at lunchtime or later in the evening.

We’re different from most Japanese restaurants in that we open at 11 and serve lunch until 5, and then dinner – See page 4 Top: Teishoku lunch and dinner sets with side dishes, miso soup and Hinone Mizunone’s signature rice.

Above right: Fresh ahi sashimi

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Discounts available for Kama‘aina and Kupuna (seniors).

Right: Operations manager Eiki Tamaki makes it a point to call customers by their names.

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The Place Where Everybody Knows Your Name Right: Mai Itakura, left, and Anri Kato ensure that service is speedy — and comes with a smile.

Far right: A la carte dishes include tenderloin pork katsu ($12) and an omelet ($4.50).

Below: Tempura dishes include shrimp, squid and vegetables.

Hinone Mizunone Where:

1345 S. King St. (Corner of Sheridan and King streets)

Call:

942.4848

Hours:

Lunch 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Dinner 5-9 p.m.

Website:

All To Go Orders

fujio-food.com

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food, but I think they also know that we are interested in them and from 5 until 9 p.m. So if you can we care about them. avoid the busy time, that’s absolutely the best time to come.

JM: What would you recommend to first-time guests?

JM: I notice that while a lot of restaurants shout out greetings, ET : I like our broiled salmon, you actually know people’s names, which is very good, and one of our and you’re chatting with them as most popular dishes is the karaage they come in and leave. It’s a very — our crispy fried chicken with friendly atmosphere. grated daikon on top and a sweet chili sauce. Our katsu is excellent ET: We’ve really worked hard to — the tenderloin pork comes with make the service very friendly. It a homemade sauce — and our means a lot to me that people feel sashimi is really good as it comes welcome here. Lots of our regular fresh every day from the fish marcustomers come by two or three ket. times a week and we know them all And our tempura is good. It’s by name. Of course, they like the hard to pick one or two dishes.

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There are 16 different choices on our dinner menu that include Misoyaki Butterfish, Maguro Salmon, Tonkatsu, Saba Nitsuke, Karaage and Tempura, so there are lots for people to choose.

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JM: I know this is not really relevant when talking about restaurant food, but I do like the meaning of the name Hinone Mizunone.

ET: The name means, ‘sound of fire, sound of water’ in a rough translation. It refers to the sounds you hear when cooking rice the way we do. You hear only the sound of the water boiling and the sound of the fire heating the pot.

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A farm-to-fork feast

Kai Market celebrating Hawaii’s paniolo tradition this summer

By Jo McGarry

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t would be completely inaccurate to refer to the cornucopia of island foods at Kai Market as a “buffet.”

The term, after all, usually conjures up visions of sad salads, over-cooked fish and long lines for dessert.

Instead, the food at Kai Market, the Sheraton’s newest dining experience, can best be described as a farm-to-fork feast, with an endless array of locally grown greens, Molokai potato salad, Waialua asparagus, Maui surfing goat cheese, Kula farms strawberries, Waianae valley baby bok choy, Aiea watercress, pan fried crispy Hawaiian sea bass and alae salt-crusted, and slow roasted prime rib — all of which make up a tiny portion of the restaurant’s gorgeous display of food. Even better, the menu changes nightly, offering guests an inspired look at the many levels that make up our island foods.

This summer, the restaurant offers a twice-weekly barbecue that celebrates island produce and Hawaii’s paniolo tradition.

As guests fill their plates with grilled steak, roasted chicken and fresh island fish, independent filmmaker Edgy Lee’s documentary, Paniolo O Hawaii, plays on screens throughout the restaurant.

For Kelly Sanders, Sheraton’s general manager, it’s all part of Kai Market’s mission.

“Of course our restaurants are about great food,” says Sanders, “but this also is about bringing a story into the restaurant, too. A barbecue is a great family thing to do, and this is a way for us to invite families to eat, share some of the amazing stories of the paniolo and enjoy recipes that have been researched by our chefs.

“It’s a unique way to bring food to the table.”

It’s also incredibly good food, largely because chef Darren Demaya has an uncommon devotion to his profession, creating original dishes from local ingredients, and recreating recipes sent in by guests.

“What makes the difference for me,” he says of the recipes, “is the stories that come with them. Sometimes they go back for generations.”

One such example is the paniolo

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night potato salad, a recipe shared by Sheraton employee Sean Ono, and recreated by Demaya.

“Sean’s mom passed away, and this potato salad was the best his family had ever had,” says Demaya. “Of course I wanted to try and make it for him. What was touching for me was when the whole family came for dinner — three generations of his family — and they were so happy to see other people enjoying their family recipe, and to have it still going strong.”

Looking for an old-style taste of chicken hekka or real pipikaula? You’ll most likely find them here, along with dozens of locally inspired dishes that tell the story of Hawaii’s rich culinary culture.

There’s a menu of plantation inspired foods offered Mondays and Wednesday, and on Friday and Saturday the focus turns to seafood.

And for those craving barbecue, Paniolo Nights on Sundays and Tuesdays may offer the solution to their hunger pangs. Items include freshgrilled corn, baked beans, whole five spice oven roasted chicken with slow braised baby leeks, garlic and herb butternut squash smashed potatoes, Niihau-style seafood chowder, clams, baked potatoes, rice, corn bread and biscuits, prime rib and fresh fish.

Meanwhile, the side dishes include watermelon salad with feta, Caesar salad with baby romaine, and hundreds of peel-and-eat shrimp.

Demaya also shares his island-style mac and cheese with pipikaula.

“We like to put a local twist on everything,” he says.

You’ll also find a strong contender for the finest glazed short ribs in town in Demaya’s ribs — kalbi-style baby back ribs with a bourbon glaze.

They’re slow cooked and then covered with a mango barbecue sauce. “I hope they’re good,” he says modestly of the sweet, succulent ribs. “I think people like them.”

If you’re in the mood for a dining experience that speaks of Hawaii, both new and old, head to Kai Market for a summer evening of unusually good food.

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Above: Lamb covered in an herb crust Above Right: On Paniolo Nights, expect to see a bountiful feast worthy of a traditional barbecue, including fresh corn, baked beans, local salads, mac and cheese, fresh fish and prime rib.

Breakfast is now served.

Paniolo BBQ Nights at Kai Market Where:

Sheraton Waikiki 2255 Kalakaua Ave. When:

Sunday, Tuesday evenings only 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Cost:

$55 per adult $24.40 children ages 6-12 Children under 6 eat free 25 percent kamaaina dining discount (excluding beverages)

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foodie fare

Feasting at Willows, P.F. Chang’s

By Sarah Pacheco

The Willows

The Willows is beloved as much for its lush gardens and cascading waterfalls as for its award-winning menu. The only thing that could make executive chef Jay Matsukawa’s cuisine — a perfect marriage

served with Natural Jus; Chinese Style Opakapaka with Ginger Cilantro and Sesame Oil; and a dessert selection of Macadamia Nut Cream Pie, Creamy New York style Cheesecake and Sliced Haupia.

Substitutions can be made

Above: The Willows’ executive chef Jay Matsukawa

of traditional Hawaiian flavors with Asian and American influences — even better is enjoying it in the Willows’ luxurious banquet room.

Through the month of July, parties of up to 80 (minimum five people) can enjoy a buffet fit for a king for $19.95 per person. The meal comes complete with a selection of salads, carving station, traditional Hawaiian selections, a seafood station and desserts. Offer valid for weekday lunch. Reservations for Sunday brunch and dinner will cost $29.95 per person.

If your party’s a bit larger (50 to 150 guests), you can rent the banquet room for $18.95 per person (lunch) or $26.95 per head (dinner).

The buffet menu includes a trio of salads, steamed white rice, taro rolls, Grilled Misoyaki Chicken with Shiitake Mushrooms and Grilled Onions; Braised Asian Short Ribs paired with Wilted Spinach and

ment and attentive wait staff, not to mention a spectacular menu featuring some of the freshest and tastiest dishes around.

The restaurant recently added a Dinner for Two menu to its regular list of favorites for diners who want a little decadence at an affordable price. The meal costs $46.95 and comes with a choice of soup, appetizer, two entrees and two mini desserts. Among the wide array of options are Hot & Sour Soup, Crispy Green Beans, Calamari, Crab Wontons, Dumplings, Chicken or Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps, P.F. Chang’s Spicy Chicken, Mongolian Beef, Cantonese Shrimp and an extremely spicy Garlic Chicken plate.

Above: P.F. Chang’s China Bistro’s special menu includes eight unique selections of desserts served in shot glasses.

Don’t forget to save room of dessert! The special menu features eight unique selections served inside a shot glass.

For those on a gluten-free diet, P.F. Chang’s has just expanded its gluten-free menu. Ten more items have been added, including five entrees, sides and a fried

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P.F. Chang’s China Bistro Did you know that the 11foot tall horses outside the entrance of P.F. Chang’s symbolize the original Forbidden City in China?

Inside P.F. Chang’s, however, diners are surrounding by a welcoming environ-

2201 Kalakaua Ave. 628.6760 Open 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

Sunday-Thursday; 11 a.m. to midnight Friday-Saturday

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on entree selections by contacting the banquet manager.

The deal also includes use of the LCD projector, slideshow screen, microphone and podium.

And don’t forget the keiki! Room-rental prices are half-price for each child age 4-10; children under 4 eat for free.

The Willows 901 Hausten St.

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rice dish, and all gluten-free items are prepared in a separate section of the kitchen to eliminate any chance of cross-contamination.

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what we’re eating

Center Cut Lamb Spiedini

Romano’s Macaroni Grill

ach week, Dining Out visits a restaurant to discover what its patrons are eating.

This week, we chatted with four friends at Stage Restaurant, located at the Honolulu Design Center.

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for lunch. It’s a really nice place for lunch. It’s easy to get to, the parking is great and the atmosphere is interesting. I’d recommend dinner here, too. I had the mushroom pasta today, and I’d recommend it for lunch.”

Corinne Hiromoto: “I haven’t been here in a really long time so I’m not that familiar with the menu.

But today I had the Misoyaki Salmon with soba noodles and it was really good.”

Jann Kadowaki: “Our lunch today is so good! I had the Blackened Ahi Chopped Salad — it’s really filling, but at the same time it’s healthy.”

Jeanine Okubo: “I’ve been to Stage for dinner, but this is my first time

Sylvia Nanbara: “This is my first time at Stage. I think it’s very good. I had the Misoyaki Salmon

like Corinne, and I’d highly recommend it. The restaurant is very artsy and modern, and we like how they have furniture in the restaurant that they are selling next door, so you get an idea of how it looks. It’s a fun place to eat.”

Stage Restaurant Where: Honolulu Design Center 1250 Kapiolani Blvd.

Call: 956.1250

From left to right, friends Corinne Hiromoto, Jeanine Okubo, Jann Kadowaki and Sylvia Nanbara sink their teeth into such menu items as Blackened Ahi Chopped Salad and Misoyaki Salmon

Romano’s Macaroni Grill Where:

Ala Moana Center Honolulu

Call: 356.8300 The tender lamb loin is grilled to medium rare on rosemary skewers.

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ne of the newest menu additions at Macaroni Grill is destined to be one of the most popular choices.

In keeping with its new approach to offering healthier, Mediterranean-inspired dishes, Macaroni Grill is allowing customers to taste this tender lamb loin, seasoned with fresh rosemary and garlic olive oil, grilled on rosemary skewers and ser ved with an assortment of

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roasted eggplant, peppers, red onion and fingerling potatoes.

From New Zealand, the lamb is high quality and cooked to a perfect medium rare.

The dish could be ser ved without apology at any number of fine dining restaurants in town. That’s why it’s such a treat to find it at the affordable Macaroni Grill for just $17.99.

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Island-grown products the focus of Farm Fair

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on’t miss the annual Hawaii State Farm Fair today on the grounds of Bishop Museum. The agricultural extravaganza offers activities for all ages and includes a 4-H livestock exhibit of lambs and cows. This year’s theme focuses on Hawaii’s agricultural independence, and there’s plenty of evidence to support our growing efforts at producing more food in the islands.

Tasting booths will offer examples of Hawaii-grown and Hawaiimade produce, and Kau coffee farmers Michelle Galimba of Kuahiwi Ranch and Will Tabios of Kau’s Rising Sun will discuss their internationally award-winning coffee.

“Will’s coffee won ‘Best in Origin’ and took seventh place at the SCAA (Specialty Cupping Association of America) International Cupping Awards,” says promoter of local agriculture, Dan Nakasone. “It’s incredible that these small farms on the Big Island are making some of

the best coffee in the world. The farm fair is a great opportunity for people to come out and see what Hawaii’s farmers are doing.”

Dine out on juicy grass fed beef from North Shore Cattle Co., taste Big Island-grilled abalone and try incredibly rich and creamy hand-churned butter from Waianae’s Naked Cow Dairy.

Watermelon eating contests, rides and events for keiki and a farmers market showcasing local produce, flowers and herbs, all make the annual farm fair a don’t-miss event.

Admission is $7 for adults and $3 for children ages 4-12. As a value-added bonus, entry includes access to all Bishop Museum attractions, including the just-renovated Hawaiian Hall and the new summer historical exhibit, “Surfing.” Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Additional parking is available at nearby lots, with fair access via a convenient shuttle service.

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Where: Bishop Museum

Cost: $7 adults. $3 keiki ages 4 – 12.

Entry includes access to all Bishop Museum attractions

Call: 848.2074

Website: wwwhfbf.org Above: Monique Van der Stroom is gaining a reputation for fresh island milk, Feta cheese and wonderful flavored butters. Right: The Farm Fair also will showcase the finest in local produce.

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tableside @ Sam Choy’s Breakfast, Lunch & Crab

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obody does big quite like Sam Choy’s Breakfast, Lunch & Crab in Iwilei.

The casual eatery showcases a variety of large-sized meals that include fresh crab, lobster and shellfish, steaks and chicken — all at reasonable prices. And when the adults are ready, they quench their thirst with “Big Aloha” beer, brewed fresh on site and a perfect complement to Choy’s crab and poke. Call 545.7979.

Above: The centerpiece of the restaurant is this all-wood sampan, christened “Bumbucha” and indicative of Sam Choy’s trademark large meals. Inset: The restaurant’s “Crispy Whole Jumbo Tiger Shrimp on Sam's Fried Rice” — dripping with sweet chili glaze and served with a refreshing 16-ounce lager.

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Symbol Key

Shorebird Restaurant & Beach Bar

Located inside of Zippy’s

Outrigger Reef Hotel 2169 Kalia Street 922-2887

Atlantis Seafood & Steak

Breakfast

Napoleon’s Bakery

2284 Kalakaua Avenue 922-6868

BUFFET Camellia Buffet

Lunch d.k Steakhouse

Dinner

901 Hausten St. 952-9200

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

After Midnight Alcohol served

Makino Chaya La Paleme D’or

Ala Moana - Ho‘okipa Terrace 943-2525 Moanalua Center 422-8585 Town Center Mililani 623-4949 Windward Mall 235-5800

Catering

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

BAKERY

Ruby Tuesday

Online

930 McCully St. 951-0511/0611

Willows, The

15% OFF

Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)

Plumeria Beach House

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

5000 Kahala Ave., The Kahala Hotel & Resort 739-8760

10% 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 7/31/10.

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant Liliha Square by Times Supermarket • Oriental Chicken Salad • 4 types of Dim Sum (Siu Mai, Half Moon, Seaweed Spring Roll, Manapua) • Szechuan Style Pork w/Garlic Sauce • General Tso's Favorite Chicken • Beef and Broccoli • Seafood Fried Noodle • Dessert - Almond Float per person $ (10 people minimum)

10.95

• Chicken Salad with Oriental Dressing • Crispy Bacon Seafood Combo Wrap • Dungeness Crab - Country Style • Honey Glazed Walnut Shrimp • General Tso’s Favorite Chicken • Seasonal Chinese Green Vegetable • House Fried Rice • Dessert: Mango Pudding

$

24.95

per person (4 people minimum)

Specials not valid on Holidays. Advance Reservations required, please call 971-1818.Valet Parking Only.

SeafoodvillageHyatt.com Ask about our Kama’aina Discount

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

524-1628

Celebrating 10 Years!

JULY LUNCH SPECIAL

Dim Sum Take Out Special!

15% OFF(Charge) • 25% OFF(Cash)

Complete Japanese Set Lunch

Dim Sum & Reg. Menu Dine In Special!

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

*Not to be combined with any other specials.

Must present coupon to recieve discount.

Excludes beverages. Expires 7/31/10.

8.95

$

Monday-Sunday LUNCH 10AM-2PM DINNER 5PM-11PM

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant 3553 Waialae Avenue

738-8666

Must present coupon Expires 7/31/10 Excludes set menu; Not to combined with any other offers.

3579 Waialae Avenue • 737-8820

Dinner Menu

2 Choice Teishoku Combo

16.75

$

W I N E

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

Now taking reservations for Lunch & Dinner With purchase of an entree and a Despicable Me movie ticket stub.

Expires 8/31/10.

Choose from • Broiled Sanma • Broiled Saba • Fried Oyster • Ebi Fry • Saba Nitsuke • Chicken Katsu • Aji Fry • Karaage • Pork Ginger • Sizzling Hamburger Steak • Tempura • Tonkatsu and many more!

1-Choice Teishoku & Ala Carte menu also available Lunch 11 am - 5 pm; Dinner 5 pm - 9 pm Closed Sundays Ready made Bentos available daily

Come hungry. Leave happy.

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

Dine in Only

D I N N E R

Tuesday, July 27th

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

from 5:30 - 10 pm 4 Course Dinner

including THREE wine pairings $70 per person Go to our website at www.dkrestaurants.com to view our Winemaker dinner menu Full Ala Carte Menu will be available that evening.

Text dk to 80850 for more special offers.

For reservations please call

Sansei and d.k. Steak House Enjoy a 4 course meal.

Entree to include 1-1/4 lb. Fresh Maine Lobster $ At per person

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Go to our website at www.dkrestaurants.com to view Lobster Nite menus.

Text DK to 80850 for more special offers.

931-6280

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa 2552 Kalakaua Avenue

931-6280

931-6286

Waikiki & Spa Spa •• 2552 2552Kalakaua KalakauaAvenue Avenue WaikikiBeach Beach Marriott Marriott Resort Resort & For more specials and offers, text DK to 80850 • FREE 3 hours SELF parking with validation.

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CHINESE

CAFE

Golden Palace 111 N. King St. 521-8268

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

949-4321

Angelo Pietro Honolulu

Maple Garden /Yen King 909 Isenberg Street 941-6641

Happy Day Chinese Restuarant

CATERERS A Catered Experience 94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd.

677-7744

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

Japanese Restaurant

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

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

Cannot be combined with other coupons or discounts or be used on

SERVING THE BIGGEST AND BEST SHRIMP TEMPURA IN TOWN!

• Dine-In or Take-Out • Gift Certificates • Catering Available

Hawaii’s Original Garden Restaurant

MAHI MAHI $

9.95

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

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

91-1200 Fort Weaver Rd. 689-2270

Byron's Drive Inn 3297 N. Nimitz Hwy. 836-0541

Planning A Graduation Party?

JULY SPECIAL Wafu Style

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

952-9200 www.willowshawaii.com

Bird of Paradise

Seafood Village Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa

449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

Discounted Prices!

Hale Koa Hotel, 2055 Kalia Road.

955-0555 Call for eligibility details.

Liliha Square 524-1628

Hee Hing Restaurant

1585 Kapiolani Blvd. #10 941-0555

Bibas

Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant

3553 Waialae Ave. 738-8666

Mon - Fri Lunch Saturday Lunch Sunday Brunch Daily Dinner

FAMILY DINING

1055 Alakea St. 525-8585

536-3035

Call us for more info on our special “Create Your Own” Graduation Menu, starting at only $10.50/person! (minimum 25 people)

Phone: 677-7744 www.acateredexperience.com

Flavor of the Month th

Strawberry

Strawberry Cloud Cake Fresh Strawberry Cream Pie Strawberry Roll Strawberry Cupcake Strawberry Shortcake Ultimate Donut Strawberry Cream Cheese Napple Strawberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake Square Strawberry Cloud Cake

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Restaurant Prices: Spaghetti & Chicken Plate - $6.49, Oxtail Style Turkey Neck Soup - $5.79. Offers good July 1 - 31, 2010. Offer not valid with any other promotional offers, coupons, and discount cards. While supplies last. Other restrictions may apply. |

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

Kit N Kitchen

Wailana Coffee House

1010 University Avenue 942-7622

1860 Ala Moana Blvd.

955-1764

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

Eggs ’N Things

Panya Bistro • Bakery • Bar

343 Saratoga Rd. Waikiki 923-3447

Ala Moana Center Mauka - Mall Level 946-6388

Zippy’s Call the one nearest you.

580 N. Nimitz Hwy. 545-7979

Ranch House, The

Chai’s Island Bistro

Stage Restaurant

449 Kapahulu Avenue, 2nd Floor 737-4461

Aloha Tower Market Pl. 585-0011

1250 Kapiolani Blvd.

237-5429

Sam Choy’s BLC

IHOP Waikiki - 1850 Ala Moana Blvd • 949-4467 Waikiki - Kuhio & Lewers • 921-2400 Pearl City - Times Sq. SC • 486-4467 Kaneohe - Windward Mall • 235-4467 Hilo - Prince Kuhio Plaza • 959-2600

Chicken & Sushi Bento starting from

$5.95

choose from Garlic Chicken or Chicken Katsu

SAUTEED MUSHROOM BURGERS Served with French Fries

$12.95

(served daily)

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

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

or Sweet Potato Fries with extra $1.00 (reg 5.50 or $3.95-add on order) As a Dessert Sweet Potatoes served with Cinn sugar & Vanilla gelato (Single Scoop $5.95 & Double Scoops $7.50) We are also offering Sweet Potato Fries

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL $14.95 Complete Dinner New Hours 5:30 - 7:00pm

JULY SPECIAL

$9.95 Complete Lunch

Dinner for 6 $ 59.99 2lbs. Crab Legs $ 13.99

& after 10:30 p.m.

Sapporo & Kirin (large) $5.25 after 10:30pm

*with purchase of an entree

All You Can Eat

Buffet

Original Szechuan Entrees Now Selling Udon-Noodles!

Keeaumoku

by Wal-Mart 946-5696 (KOZO)

One coupon per order.

Not valid with other offers. * Offer valid only at Kozo Sushi Keeaumoku Expires 7/31/10

946-6388

cannot be combined with any other discount

Maple Garden /Yen King

Open 7 Days • 2700 So. King St.

Buy one dinner entree, receive 2nd entree

50% OFF

12.95

$

valid Sun, Mon & Tue with ad Expires 8/3/10

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

SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE Na Palapalai Bruce Shimabukuro

11 am - 7 pm

Wed., 7/28 only

All Day for Locals with ID Specials not valid on Holidays

MON......

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THU........

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SUN .......

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

at the old Waikiki III Theatres Parking available at the Pro-Park location Seaside Ave. Pay $2 at the Restaurant. www.atlantisseafoodsteak.com

947-2836

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

Early Bird Special Only

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

Lunch $11.50 11am -2 pm Dinner $15.50 5 pm - 9 pm

922-6868

Fri., 7/30 only

Jerry Santos & Hula Robert Cazimero & Hula Sista Robi Danny Couch Melveen Leed

FREE VALET PARKING • www.chefchai.com • Call 585-0011 D I N I N G

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JAPANESE

Top of Waikiki

Kobe Japanese Steak House 1841 Ala Moana Blvd.

941-4444

Restaurant Suntory

Royal Hawaiian Shpg Cntr 3rd Flr. 922-5511

Hakone

Waikiki Business Plaza 2270 Kalakaua Ave. 923-3877

100 Holomoana St., Hawaii Prince Hotel 944-4494

Sansei Seafood Restaurant

Kozo Sushi

ITALIAN Hifumi Japanese Restaurant

Cafe Sistina

Chinese Cultural Plaza 536-3035

1314 King St. 596-0061

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

Sushi Ichiban 3579 Waialae Ave. 737-8820

Sarento's Top of the "I"

Makino Chaya

Hinone Mizunone

1777 Ala Moana Blvd.

955-5559

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

1345 South King St. 942-4848

Most Delicious Thai Food in Town!

Sushi Company 1111 McCully Street 947-5411

KOREAN CUISINE

Immensely Popular Plate Lunch For $5.70

• LUNCH $14.9510:30 AM - 2:30 PM • DINNER $21.953PM-10PM Including: Kal Bi, Sirloin, Chicken, Spicy Pork, Sashimi

Coming Soon to 900 N. Nimtz Hwy

*DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WITH THIS AD. EXP. 7/31/10.

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

Call for take out

www.bangkokchefexpress.com

• PRIVATE PARTY ROOM

930 McCully St. • 951-0511 / 951-0611 • CONVENIENT PARKING

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No online or photo-copied coupons.

One coupon per group. Expires 7/31/10.

LADIES SPECIAL LUNCH 25% OFF DINNER 50% OFF(Party of

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WHERE TO DINE JAPANESE

Yu Chun Koren Restaurant

Tanaka of Tokyo

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

THAI

PF CHANG'S

1159 Kapiolani Blvd 589-0022

1288 Ala Moana Blvd.

596-4710

Bangkok Chef

PACIFIC RIM

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

3660 on the Rise

Sushi King

3660 Waialae Ave.

2700 South King St. 947-2836

KOREAN

Frog House Restaurant 1604 Kalakaua Ave. 951-9370

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

Hoku’s

The Ocean House Restaurant

The Kahala Hotel & Resort Hawaii, Hotel 739-8779

2169 Kalia Rd., Outrigger Reef Hotel 923-2277

Souvaly Thai Cuisine 803 Kam Hwy. 455-5888

Sam Choy’s

SHRIMP FESTIVAL

SUPER SUNSET SPECIALS

July 19 thru July 31

Shrimp Fried Rice BBQ Shrimp Ettouffe Crispy Shrimp Won Ton Grilled Huge Australian Prawns Macadamia Nut Shrimp Shrimp Cake Loco Moco Garlic Shrimp on Edamame Pasta Crab Stuffed Prawns Shrimp Stuffed Avocado Salad Shrimp Bisque Shrimp Poke Jumbo Shrimp with Grilled Ribeye Steak Grilled Shrimp Chop Salad

NIGHTLY 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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

Great with House Brewed Aloha Beer!

Happy, Happy, Happy, Hour

(with proper ID)

$1 Shrimp Cocktails

1841 Ala Moana Blvd.

4 to 6pm untill July 31 at the Brewery.

Between Ilikai & Hilton Hawaiian Village

KEIKI TUESDAYS

941-4444

RESTAURANT

The

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RH

Family Restaurant

Chris Da Clown Balloon Sculpturing, Games Drawing Contest LOTS AND LOTS OF FUN! Every Tuesday 5 pm to 8 pm

SUNTORY

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

Ranch Ho

Kids Eat Free*

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor

at the Colony Surf

SUNSET DINNER SOIREE

It’s an early start to a great summer evening at Michel’s A special 3-course dinner for $40 from Sunday to Thursday only!

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

Please call for reservations and menu Call 923-6552

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

…Only at Michel’s

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

CALL FOR BANQUETS, RECEPTIONS & PARTIES 728-3463

restaurantsuntory.com

“Home Cooked” Comfort Foods

Honolulu’s House of Prime Rib and Local Favorites

922-5511

11AM-3PM |

580Hwy Nimitz Hwy 580 Nimitz

545-7979 545-7979

$

7.50 include tax

5 Dinners Anytime Under $17!

• Ample Parking Available • A la carte menu and keiki menu also available

Online Specials: 449 Kapahulu Avenue • Hee Hing Plaza, 2nd Floor • 808-737-4461 www.RanchHouseHawaii.com • www.OpenTable.com

Hot Noodle Soup w/beef or Kimchee & vegetables L Bi Bim Gook Soo Since 1989 L

YAKINIKU

MILLION 596-0799 626 SHERIDAN ST. (backside of Walmart)

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Crispy Frog Legs with Hamakua Mushroom Risotto

Hamakua Mushroom Risotto

10 pieces frog legs Ingredients • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic • 1 tablespoon chopped shallot • 1 tablespoon chopped ginger • 1 tablespoon chopped green onion • 1 tablespoon chopped Chinese parsley • 1 tablespoon whisky • 2 tablespoons Aloha Shoyu • 1/8 tablespoon ground black pepper • 1/8 tablespoon sugar

Preparation: • Clean frog legs, set aside • Combine ingredients and use as the marinate • Marinate frog legs for 2 hours or overnight. Turn frog legs every hour to ensure they are marinated evenly • Remove legs from the marinate and dust with flour, then deep fry at 300-350 degrees in oil or until the legs turn golden brown. Set aside and serve on top of risotto

Ingredients • Serving 2 • 1 cup Hamakua Mushrooms • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh leek • 1 small clove fresh garlic, chopped • 1 clove fresh shallot, chopped • 2 cups of Aborio rice • 1 ounce dry white wine • 3 cups chicken stock • 2 tablespoons diced zucchini • 2 tablespoons fresh green peas • 1/2 cup heavy cream • 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter • 1 tablespoon truffle or truffle oil • pinch of fresh herbs, lemon zest

Preparation: • In a pan, sautée shallot, garlic and leek with olive oil for a minute at medium high heat, just to sweat the items. Then add Aborio rice, cook for another minute and add white wine and one quarter of chicken stock. Keep stirring to prevent the rice from sticking to the pan before slowly adding the stock. Cook the rice for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is about 90 percent cooked.

• In another hot pan, sear the mushroom with a tablespoon of oil or butter both sides until they cook perfectly, for 1-2 minutes. Add risotto.

• Add heavy cream, zucchini and green peas, and cook for a minute before adding butter, truffle and Parmesan cheese. Cook for 30-45 seconds, then turn off the heat.

Add fresh herbs and lemon zest with a pasta bowl. Plate some risotto in the middle of the bowl and top with sautéed frog legs.

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Above: Strawberry Whip Pancakes at Eggs ’n Things Right: Caramelized Apple Pancakes at Cafe Kaila

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Wailana Coffee House

Since it never closes, Wailana Coffee House is the perfect place to come to at the wee hours of the morning after a night of partying or to satisfy any late-night craving.

Isn’t breakfast food always the best at 11 p.m. anyway? Serving your favorite breakfast at all hours, this laid-back coffee shop has been a favorite in Waikiki since 1969.

According to general manager Kenton Tom, Wailana Coffee House Panya Bakery, Bistro & Bar fills 250 orders of pancakes every Ala Moana Center day; that equals 10 buckets full of 946.6388 pancake batter, which, oh, by the way, is made fresh daily.

“Our pancakes are a very big sell-

Pancakes ($7.50) are refreshing to any pallet and the light and fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes ($6.95) will leave your tummy feeling warm and satisfied. To add to my meal, I also liked a side order of sausage or bacon, topped off with a nice cup of Illy coffee. Breakfast is served from 7:30 to 10 a.m. Monday- Saturday and from 8 to 10:30 a.m. on Sundays.

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to a little cafe in Europe. All entrees are made to order using fresh and organic (when available) ingredients. The Buttermilk Pancakes ($6.95) are dusted with powdered sugar and served with butter and syrup. Add bananas, blueberries, strawberries or caramelized apples for an extra $1.50 each. “We don’t put the fruit on the inside because it changes the texture of the pancakes and the taste, so everything’s on top. The fruit stays fresh and doesn’t get smooshy,” says Castillo, who also serves as head chef.

Not only are the pancakes to die for here in terms of taste, but Eggs ’n Things they’re also beautifully appealing 343 Saratoga Road to the eye. “Pancakes are one of 923.3447 our top breakfast sellers. Everyone Wailana Coffee House seems to have a fascination with Cafe Kaila 1860 Ala Moana Blvd. our pancakes,” she says. I can Owner Chrissie Kaila Castillo attest to that — the warm crispi955.1764 knows a thing or two about the per- ness of the caramelized apples Eggs ’n Things fect pancake. Her homemade intertwined with the flavorful subSince opening its doors in 1974, recipe took a lot of trial and error stance of the buttermilk pancake this popular hangout is ever- to produce and is made from has made me Cafe Kaila’s No. 1 fan! bustling with people from around scratch every day. Located in Cafe Kaila the world. The menu is jam-packed Market City Shopping Center, Cafe 2919 Kapiolani Blvd. with breakfast items, but the pan- Kaila offers an escape from the 732.3330 cakes are indeed some of the best. everyday world and transports you er and we have a special which is all the pancakes you can eat with two eggs and two strips of bacon for $5.75. And for just $1 more, customers can order the Banana, Macadamia Nut, Blueberry, Coconut or Pineapple Pancakes,” Tom says.

Yet, I believe that less is more when it comes to these pancakes.

The buttermilk is so rich and buttery, why lose the true essence of these pancakes with something sweet? Plus, Tom says, the Buttermilk Pancake is the all-time favorite of the bunch among returning patrons. You can’t go wrong.

A full stack of three pancakes costs $5, and add on 85 cents more for your choice of fruity pancakes.

The pancake mix is so good that it’s even available for purchase.

However, it’s not the mix that makes the pancakes so ono, rather it’s all in the technique. “Some chefs have been here for more than 30 years,” says general manager Michael Skedeleski. “The secret is that we use really cold water in the mix and keep it at a lumpy texture.

It helps to keep the pancakes fluffy and light,” he adds. I highly recommend the Strawberry Whip ($10.50), a definite choice of locals and tourists. Head on down to the restaurant to partake in a plethora of other pancake creations.