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(Clockwise, from left) Bacon-WrappedFilet Mignon, Kakuni Pork Belly,Chawanmushi and Bread Pudding

Five Star International Buffet,located in the heart of Waikiki,

entices all appetites with its delectable tasting menu

featuring the finest inlocal and interna-

tional gourmetcuisine.See Page 4

Leah Friel photo

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Happy Sunday, Ono readers!Steve Jobs wasn’t the only oneto think up creative Apple prod-

ucts. In fact, bakers for centuries havebeen baking up a storm producing appleturnovers, apple pies, apple tarts andmore. Mott’s is the leading producer ofhealthy apple sauce and fruit juices, andapples in general have been the highlightof many other culinary creations.

With this said, you really can’t gowrong with apples, which is why they’reone of my most favorite fruits. Andalthough it’s believed that “one bad applespoils the bunch,” that’s definitely not thecase when it comes to these followingOno, You Know establishments, as theyare one of a kind and the apple of my eye!Go ahead, read on, and let the exquisiteapple fare captivate your taste buds.

Big City DinerThis award-winning restaurant never

sacrifices on taste and has the highest ofstandards when it comes to presentingcustomers with the epitome of comfortfood. President and owner Lane Muraokatook the opportunity to open the originalBig City Diner in Kaimuki nearly 13

years ago, and fourlocations later, BCD,as I affectionatelycall it, has risen tothe top in the worldof diners.

On my mostrecent visit to thePearlridge eatery

this past week, it was raining cats anddogs, keeping to the rhythm of boomingthunder. Cold and soaking wet (silly me,forgot my umbrella), all I wanted at thispoint was warm and gooey apple delights.While in the midst of this cold and grayweather, my adoration for a good old fash-ioned apple pie surmounted everythingelse in sight. Thank goodness, BCD’sRustic Apple Pie a la Mode ($6.99) cameto my rescue. This tried and true favoriteof mine can best be described as a decon-structed apple pie, complete with pieces

of puff pastry, a sinfully sweet apple fill-ing, morsels of raisins and last but notleast, a scoop of Bubbie’s vanilla bean icecream and whipped cream! Can we sayamazing?!

Now, if that doesn’t win you over,Chef Dennis Franks knows what will.How about BCD’s Murphy’s ApplePancakes ($9.99) and Apple French Toast($7.99)? Trust me, no matter how bad thestorm, these breakfast favorites arebound to sprinkle a little bit of sunshineinto your life.

Murphy’s Apple Pancakes featuresthree gigantic, fluffy pancakes adornedwith a homemade apple topping, whippedcream and a dash of cinnamon zest. AppleFrench Toast wows early risers with itswarm and savory apple filling as well, andas a new special on the menu, it’s definite-ly worth trying. Although it's supposedlyonly available on certain days, ChefDennis let me in on a little secret.

“Guests can request Apple French Toastas an off-the-menu option and we’ll glad-ly prepare it for them,” he says with asmile. “The homemade apple filling iswhat makes the dish — it’s comprised ofGranny Smith apples, cinnamon and ahint of lemon zest. Here at Big City Dinerwe like to use Granny Smith applesbecause of the tartness and crunch that’sassociated with it.”

Big City DinerPearlridge (and various locations)

98-211 Pali Momi St.487.8188

Fendu BoulangerieContinuing on my wet and dreary jour-

ney, the skies may have been gloomy,but my spirits weren’t dampened as Iheaded into my hometown of ManoaValley where the temperature is alwaysnoticeably cooler. Fendu Boulangeriein Manoa Marketplace never ceases toput a smile on my face with its array offresh breads, pizzas, sandwiches, pas-tries and more, and owner and chef NielKoep whips up quite a few “appleli-cious” favorites.

My top pick? Most definitelyFendu’s Fuji Apple Danish ($2.25each), filled to the brim with Koep’sremarkable apple filling and toppedwith sweet powdered sugar.

Above: The editor has a lot of love for BCD’sRustic Apple Pie a la Mode ($6.99). Right: Fendu’s Fuji Apple Crumble Pie ($5.75each)

By Alana Folen | Photos by Leah Friel

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Dining Out//Cover Story//Five Star International Buffet

Your traditional all-you-can-eat buffet concept soaredto elite status when Five StarInternational Buffet was firstconceived in Hokkaido,Japan, in 2003. Today, you’llfind three additional loca-tions in Hokkaido and onetucked away on the thirdlevel of Building C at RoyalHawaiian Center in Waikiki.As the first location outsideof Japan, the company’sfounder Noriyuki Katocouldn’t imagine a betterplace to share his revolution-ary buffet concept. Without adoubt it was the perfect fit:Take Kato’s devout love forthe islands, Hawaii’s diversemelting pot of cultures, andadd to that Kato’s five-starcuisine and you get the pin-nacle of perfection.

Dining Out recently paid avisit to Hawaii’s own FiveStar International Buffet,where we met with managerTina Giessman and sous chefLock Beth Eguchi amid an

inviting atmosphere, brilliantdécor and an impressive buf-fet line complete with lavishworks of edible art — a fullbar and Happy Hour are justicing on the cake. So withthat, take in and savor every-thing that is Five StarInternational Buffet.

DO: Five StarInternational Buffet recentlyopened its doors to Hawaii’sdining scene this pastDecember, and has alreadygained a dynamic followingof both locals and tourists.What is it exactly that hasbeen drawing in packs ofhungry diners?

Giessman: We’re not yourtypical, standard buffet.Sometimes with buffets, peo-ple tend to assume that youget mediocre food and neg-lected service, but we wantedto be way above that andstand out on our own. Thebig focus for us is quality offood, and with that several ofour products are locallygrown or locally raised.Also, with our front-of-the-house service, we wanted itto be as if our guests wereeating at a full-servicerestaurant, so as soon asthey’re seated we want tomake sure we’re conversingwith them — whether ourguests are locals or tourists,we want them to feel as ifthey are at home.

Eguchi: Presentation iswhat definitely sets us apartfrom other buffets. We’reconstantly putting out freshnew dishes.

DO: The buffet line issuperb and offers 40 to 50dishes on a regular basis.What can guests expect fromthis one-of-a-kind interna-tional buffet?

Giessman: When dinerswalk in to the buffet line,it’s not your typical setup

Grab your passport, it’s literally a fivestar experience at Five Star InternationalBuffet, where you are whisked away on afirst-class culinary journey like no other

as this one-of-a-kind establishment presents you with the absolute finest in

avant-garde international cuisine.

Sous chef Lock Beth Eguchi isready to take a bite out of Five

Star’s fabulous entrees.

Bread Pudding with Guava Butter Sauce

where there’s mass quantities offood sitting under a heat lamp.Instead we have it so it’s likeyou’re walking into your ownkitchen — you have your pots,your pans, and all the portions aresmall and perfect — most of all thepresentation is really nice. Ourbuffet is international, so we have abunch of different cuisines, rang-ing from French, Italian, Japaneseto Hawaiian and more.

Eguchi: We also have an impres-sive dessert selection. BreadPudding has been a hit because eventhough you’re full, you can still eatit without feeling stuffed. Our breadpudding is souffle-like, and manyreally enjoy the guava butter saucethat it’s paired with.

DO: What is the price of the buf-fet? Do you offer any discounts forkamaaina?

Giessman: Our all-you-can-eatlunch buffet costs $19 for adults,

$12 for childrenages 5 to 12 andfree for children4 and under. Ourall-you-can-eatdinner buffet ispriced at $48 foradults, $24 forchildren ages 5 to12 and free forkids 4 and under.As far as dis-counts, we dooffer 15 percentoff during dinneronly forkamaaina, sen-iors 60 and overand military. Justrecently we alsobegan servingour dinner buffetall day on theweekends.

DO: What hasthe response been like from cus-tomers? Does it differ betweenlocals and tourists?

Giessman: No, not at all. Theresponse has been excellent! We’vehad Australian visitors say that weneed to open an establishment inAustralia. Then we have Japaneseclientele who are already familiarwith Five Star and they love it! Thelocals love the food here as well.Our restaurant (which seats 145 peo-ple) can get extremely packed, soit’s good to make reservations.

DO: Five Star InternationalBuffet is open for lunch and dinner.What are some standout items in thebuffet line?

Eguchi: The eclectic dishes thatwe have here definitely stand out —a lighter fare for lunch and heartierdishes for dinner. We have awashoku section to our buffet,which features Japanese dishes that

were created and brought in fromHokkaido, Japan. Then we have anAmerican-International aspect toour buffet, which presents manyother dishes such as mac and cheese,loco moco, Thai curry, Japanesecurry, pastas and more. Top itemsoff our buffet includeChawanmushi, Ribeye Teppan,Bacon-Wrapped Filet Mignon,Kakuni Pork Belly andBouillabaisse.

DO: Fantastic! Please elaborateon some of these dishes.

Eguchi: Yes. Bouillabaisse isserved as part of our dinner buffet. Itis a seafood medley with mussels,clams, fish and sometimes crabdoused in a soup marseille (seafoodstock). Kakuni Pork Belly also isoffered during dinner and showcasestender pork belly dressed with a fla-vorful sauce comprised of soy,honey and brown sugar, and accom-panied by fresh spears of asparagus.However, Bacon-wrapped FiletMignon with a red wine reductionsauce and garnished with red andgreen bell peppers, onions andHamakua Alii mushrooms is one ofour dinner favorites. Chawanmushiis a popular Japanese dish that weserve in our lunch buffet. It’s asavory egg custard and there’salways a special chestnut added tothe dish, which gives a hint ofsweetness and another level of com-plexity. There’s soy in the dish aswell, resulting in a perfect blend ofsweet and salty.

DO: When it comes to Five StarInternational Buffet, what are yourhopes for the future?

Giessman: We hope to offer moredecadent seafood options, such asall-you-can-eat lobster tails and crablegs because that’s what locals havebeen requesting. Besides that, wealso hope to expand in the future.

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Bldg C, third level2201 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu

380.9300

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If you weren’t already going toGolden Duck Kahala Chineserestaurant, here’s a reason to stop

by: lower prices. Right now the popu-lar Asian eatery is offering some of itsmost-requested pupu items at a dis-count. Chinese Chicken Salad (andwho doesn’t like Chinese ChickenSalad?) was a bargain before at $8.25.Now that it’s been reduced to $5.99,there’s even more reasons to get yourchopsticks ready. Need more diningbargains? Try Crispy Gau Gee. Madefresh daily, the 10-piece pile of sea-soned pork hash is $5.99, down fromits regular menu price of $6.50. One

word of advice: Ask for extra napkins.You’ll need something to clean upwith after licking all that sweet andsour sauce from your fingers, chin andelbows.

The appetizer menu at Golden Duckoffers six popular options, includingDeep Fried Tofu ($6.95), Steamed Buns($6.25) and Crispy Shrimp Won Ton($7.95) — eight big portions of soft,sweet shrimp wrapped in a crispy skin— and the vegetarian favorite, EggRolls ($6.25). Stuffed with long rice,carrots, cabbage and bamboo shoots,this classic pupu item is as tasty withthe dipping sauce as it is without.

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Scrumptious Italian AnytimeBy Alana Folen

AHong Kong-style cafeconcept is one that hasgenerated much suc-

cess for husband-and-wifeteam Ken and Cindy Wong.As owners of Anytime Cafein Market City ShoppingCenter, this dynamic duo hascultivated the impeccabletastes of Eurasian cuisine,melding an enticing blend ofEast meets West.

Having opened its doors inFebruary 2010, this well-established eatery has gainedquite a following in a shortspan of two years.

“There are so many popularthings on our menu,” Cindysays, “but Shrimp Risotto and

Chicken Parmesan are two thatreally stand out.”

Shrimp Risotto is priced at$12.95 and presents seafoodenthusiasts with morsels ofshrimp and bay shrimp sim-mered in a pink tomato brothatop a bed of creamy risotto,and finished off with a hint offresh basil and garlic.

“What’s special about ourrisotto is that it’s importeddirectly from Italy, and a lot ofcustomers notice a differencein taste,” she adds. Cindy andher husband previously ownedBanana Leaf Italian Bistro andHong Kong Orchid Cafe.

The same goes for therestaurant’s fresh spaghettini,

which also finds its origins inItaly and is featured inAnytime Cafe’s ChickenParmesan ($10.50). This high-ly requested dish wins overdiners every time with itslightly breaded bonelesschicken breast doused withtomato sauce, and topped withmelted mozzarella andParmesan cheese served over ahelping of homemadespaghettini.

“It’s surprising, but a lot ofkids really like this dish too,”Cindy states. “It’s even myson’s favorite.”

Besides crafting their skill inItalian cuisine, Anytime Cafe’stalented chefs knows a thing ortwo about Hong Know-stylefavorites and local dishes as

well. And although thewide assortment of dish-

es here can be a bitmind-boggling tosome, Cindy says,patrons can be on thelookout for newitems in the nearfuture.

“I’m planning atrip to Hong Kong

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ideas and concepts.”

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By Ali Resich

It’s a goodthing we arelucky enough

to see rainbowson a regular basisin Hawaii. Thisdelight especiallycomes in handyon St. Patrick’sDay, when the lit-tle leprechauns atWailana CoffeeHouse can be foundcooking up a pot ofgolden cuisine at theend of their rainbow.

What’s even bet-ter is that you canfind this treasure ofIrish-inspired foodat the Ala MoanaBoulevard restau-rant on March 17,from 11 a.m. to mid-night. One classicthat would leave St.Patrick chasing rain-bows himself isCorned Beef andCabbage, Killarney($13.50). Moist andtender slices of corned beef aredraped over caraway-flavoredcabbage wedges and served withboiled potatoes, carrots, mustardand creamed horseradish sauce.The dish’s authentic flavor willcatapult you right into the Irishcountryside.

Your taste buds continue on ajourney over the rolling hills ofÉire with Roast Chicken O’Shannon ($12.50), which includesmacadamia nut stuffing and richpan gravy, as well as Fillet of

Salmon Florentine($13.25) poached ina court bouillon,served on a bed ofspinach andcrowned with househollandaise sauce.

The luck of theIrish seems to havelanded on the specialmenu’s sides, as eachentree includes theall-you-can-eat saladbar and a choice ofbaked or mashedpotatoes, french friesor rice, as well ascorn on the cob,chocolate mint cake,coffee and tea or a

soft drink. Festive beverages suchas wine or Irish Coffee withWhiskey and Whipped Cream ($4)also are offered.

If you plan to celebrate all day,kick off your feast with the 24-hour restaurant’s St. Patty’s DayBreakfast Special ($9.25), com-plete with corned beef hash, twolarge eggs (any style), hashbrown potatoes, toast and coffee.You’re in for a menu that’s asheartily delicious as a four leafclover is lucky.

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HOURS Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-midnight, Saturdays,8 a.m.-midnight, Sundays, 8 a.m.-10 p.m.

Feeling lucky at Wailana

WAILANA COFFEE HOUSE

WHERE1860 Ala Moana Blvd,Honolulu

CALL955.1764

HOURSOpen daily 24 hours(Closed Tuesday 10 p.m.-Wednesday 6 a.m.)

Corned Beef and Cabbage,Killarney ($13.50)

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Shrimp Risotto ($12.95)

Fortunately, Hawaii doesn’texperience Mainland-stylewinters, and local weather

patterns aren’t usually as dramat-ic as they were this past week.But when giant blessings do fall,there is nothing like cozying upwith a cup of soup and a sand-wich as the water continues totrickle down.

To take shelter from the rain,Dining Out stopped by KissatenCoffee Bar, where a deliciousmenu of upscale comfort foodboasts wonderfully warm soupand sandwich combos.Raindrop-covered windows letevening blue light into the cozycafe while bluesy soundsstreamed from the radio. Thiswas the perfect corner of theIsland to escape stormy weatherand indulge in a Grilled Cheese

and Tomato Bisque SoupCombo ($9).

Perhaps the most comfortingsandwich of all time, the 24-houreatery’s version is made withsmoked Gouda, Cheddar, baconand refreshing slices of freshapple nestled between crispypieces of white bread.

“The grilled cheese pairs real-ly well with the Tomato Bisque,”says senior partner Neysa Taba,who loves the creamy and subtlysweet soup drizzled with house-made basil oil and sprinkledwith Parmesan.

Another velvety combination isTurkey Pesto Melt and PotatoLeek Soup ($10). When it comesto the traditionally French soup,“We add a poached egg inside forrichness,” explains Taba. Chivesand bacon lardons (bits) not only

garnish the rustic blend, but alsotie into the flavors of the melt,filled with homemade pesto aioli,turkey, bacon and fresh mozzarel-

la on focaccia.And every rainy day calls for

the satisfaction that Boston-style Clam Chowder ($6)brings. While the soup is mag-nificently rich and filling on itsown, you owe it to yourself toinclude the bread bowl ($2extra) for a crispy, baked-to-order shell. Feel free to add themarvelous East Coast classic toeach sandwich for $1, or mixand match Kissaten’s soup andsandwich duos.

Take comfort in the fact thatwhen the sun comes out again,the delicious combinationswill still be there, scrumptiousas ever.

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KISSATEN

WHERE88 Piikoi St., Honolulu

CALL593.1200

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At Nuuanu Okazuya,there’s sure to besomething to satis-

fy any appetite.Its extensive menu offers

not only an impressive listof traditional Japanese-style okazu, but also agreat selection of localfavorites such as PorkHash Stuffed Aburrage,Chicken Long Rice andLoco Moco, as well ascomfort foods includingSpaghetti, Meatloaf, Chiliand a variety of stews.

Some must-try dishesare Nishime ($2) — amixed vegetable dish withdaikon, konbu, konyaku,carrots, bamboo and shi-itake mushrooms, KobuMaki ($2.25), which is aseaweed roll with pork anda stick of burdock, andKimpira Gobo ($2.50),which is seasoned andboiled burdock root.

“These are three of ourmost popular dishesbecause they are the mostlabor-intensive dishes wemake,” says JohnathanMosley, business managerand chef. “Our food is justlike home cooking, and themenu keeps expanding, soI don’t get bored and ourcustomers don’t get bored.Also, our andagi is really-

popular. It’s light and softinside, and crunchy out-side, and I’m always exper-imenting with different fla-vors. I’m going to try tomake a shiso andagi.”

Located on NuuanuAvenue behind PaliSafeway, the eatery hasbeen in business for morethan 30 years, but switched

ownership from theNagamine family to

Mark Kitagawa in 2007.Since then, the menu hasjust about doubled, offer-ing everything frombreakfast to daily platelunch specials and ben-tos, as well as sandwich-es, musubi and inari,saimin, soups,desserts/treats and more.The menu also notes thatif you don’t see some-thing you want, it can bemade on the spot if youare willing to wait or callahead for pick-up.

Open seven days aweek, Nuuanu Okazuyaalso offers a cateringmenu, and convenientlyaccepts credit cards.There’s also a free loy-alty card for customers

to earn points andredeem for discounts onfuture purchases.

“I've been told that peo-ple want to know how Ilearned to make our foodtaste so traditional in sucha short time,” adds Mosley,who also has been withNuuanu Okazuya since2007. “Once I learned howit’s supposed to taste, Imade it my own.”

NUUANU OKAZUYA

WHERE 1351 Nuuanu Ave.,Honolulu

CALL 533.6169

HOURS Monday-Friday, 5 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, 5:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Sunday, 7 a.m.-1 p.m.

WEBSITE Nuuanuokazuya.com

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In an effort to promote sustain-ability in Hawaii and become aresponsible business that takessteps to “go green,” Zippy’s has agreat promotion where customerscan enter to win a home solar sys-tem valued at $15,000 or one ofthree bicycles valued up to $700.Receive an entry form with anypurchase including the deliciousSweet & Sour Boneless Chicken($7.25 takeout, $8.35 restaurant).The promotion runs until March31. (Note: prices in Kahului, Mauiare slightly higher.)

According to Zippy’s marketingmanager Jeanine Mamiya-Kalahiki, this initiative will helpsupport and take care of the com-munity, as well as the environment.

Zippy’s also uses earth-friendlymaterials for packaging. Last year,the eatery also made some changesto the takeout containers. Now,takeout containers are made fromType 5 recyclable and microwave-able plastic, so you can reuse itover and over again.

Locally grown beef is becominga desired trait in restaurant dishes,and Zippy’s has a great HamburgerSteak plate ($7.95 takeout, $9.15

restaurant) that will leave you sat-isfied and happy. As one of theZippy’s favorites, HamburgerSteak is made with local beef, andserved with grilled onions andgravy on the side.

This local establishment does allit can to cater to those in the com-munity. Lent is upon us, andZippy’s has Lent-friendly menuoptions on Fridays. Spaghetti allaVerdura ($6.95 takeout, $7.95restaurant) is made with a vegetar-ian “meat” sauce that includesquinoa, okara and lentils. There isalso Tempura Cod Plate ($11.95restaurant only) served with whiteor brown rice, mashed potatoes orfrench fries. Lent specials areavailable from 10:30 a.m. whilesupplies last and run until GoodFriday, April 6.

“It’s just something differentto add to our menu,” saysMamiya-Kalahiki. “We felt thatthey were healthier options, andit adds variety.”

If you’re craving a healthymeal, Zippy’s also has a freshCalamari & Shrimp Salad ($10.95restaurant only) made with Nalogreens, saimin noodles, carrots,

cucumber, Chinese parsley andtomato wedges, and is served witha Thai dressing. This bed of saladis topped with fried, crisp cala-mari and breaded shrimp and isavailable for a limited time only.

March is National Red CrossMonth and Zippy’s is supportingthe American Red Cross Hawaiichapter. When you purchase aKokua Pac ($8.08 takeout, $9.30restaurant), 25 cents will go to theAmerican Red Cross Hawaiichapter. The Kokua Pac is madespecial for this promotion andincludes favorites such as KoreanFried Chicken, Portuguesesausage, hot dog and Spam.Customers have until April 30 topurchase a Kokua Pac and helpsupport the American Red CrossHawaii chapter.

Zippy’s mission is to be anestablishment that is committed tocreating your favorite mealsserved with genuine care in a safe,healthful and friendly atmospherethat its customers can enjoy.

From its starting location onKing Street, Zippy’s has grown to24 locations on the island of Oahuand one in Kahului, Maui.

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For more than 45years, Zippy’s has been

Hawaii’s restaurant ofchoice. Since its start in

1966, it has been working hard to

provide not only goodfood for all those who

walk through its doors,but also excellent

customer satisfaction.

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1725 S. King St., Honolulu(and various locations)

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Open 24 hours, sevendays a week

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Zippy’s

Server John Abejero pres-ents Zippy’s tasty entrees.

Sweet & Sour BonelessChicken ($7.25 takeout, $8.35restaurant)

Tempura Cod Plate ($11.95restaurant only)

Hamburger Steak ($7.95takeout, $9.15 restaurant)

Calamari & Shrimp Salad($10.95 restaurant only)

Spaghetti alla Verdura ($6.95 takeout, $7.95restaurant)

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“The apple filling is homemade withFuji apples and cooked with brown sugar,cinnamon and a bit of vanilla,” Koep says.

And if you have yet to sink your teethinto Fendu’s decadent treats, really, whatare you waiting for? Please try the FujiApple Danish, and if you’re yearning forsomething even more elaborate, you’llfind it in Fuji Apple Crumble Pie ($5.75each). Best when served at room temper-ature, this individual-sized pie is madewith a European-style pie dough and anirresistible Fuj apple filling. Koep thenadds an oatmeal crumble topping to finishit off, bakes it to perfection and dusts itwith powdered sugar.

“Anything with apples sells very well,”Koep says, “so, we sell a lot of both theFuji Apple Danish and the Fuji AppleCrumble Pie.

“We always use fresh Fuji apples. It’smy favorite apple because it has a sweetflavor, but it’s still firm enough so that it’s

perfect for cooking,” he adds. “When youeat a Fuji it always has a nice, clean andsweet flavor.”

Fendu BoulangerieManoa Marketplace

2752 Woodlawn Drive. #5119988.4310

ZpizzaWith my sweet tooth satisfied, nothing

sounded more refreshing than Zpizza’sApple Fresco Salad ($8.50 small, $10.95large). Available till the end of March, thissalad spotlights a mix of savory andsweet, and a dash of amazing!

“Apple Fresco Salad has been extreme-ly popular with our customers — oncethey try it they want to have it again,” saysowner Cesar Llarenas, who opened thedoors to the eatery’s Ward Centre locationin 2008 and the Kailua establishment twoyears later.

“We call Zpizza ‘the pure one.’ We only

use the highest quality ingredients, andalthough we specialize in pizzas, our sal-ads are great, too,” he adds.

Yes, there’s no arguing that fact, weath-er it be Chicken Caesar, Greek, Pear andGorgonzola or Apple Fresco, Zpizza’stempting salads are ono indeed.

Aching for apples? Well, Apple FrescoSalad features the best in mixed greens,dried cranberries, gala apples, goatcheese and toasted almonds, splashedwith a balsamic vinaigrette.

“Gala apples are very sweet andrefreshing,” Llarenas says.

Hopefully we can give this heavenlysalad a hana hou, but until then be sure tosnag it while supplies last!

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4 Big City Diner’s Murphy’s ApplePancakes ($9.99)

5 Zpizza’s Chris Llarenas with AppleFresco Salad.

6 Fendu’s Fuji Apple Danish ($2.25each)

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Navigating nearly anyrestaurant’s menu for thefirst time can be a chal-

lenge for vegetarians, to say theleast. But when the menudescribes the dishes in a differ-ent language, it’s so alien that

doubt and confusion can sendyou into orbit — or at least outthe nearest exit.

Don’t let it make you trekout of there. Just boldly gowhere no non-meat eater hasgone before.

At Seafood Village, thetitles of the dishes on itsextensive menu are inEnglish, but the descrip-tions are all in Chinesecharacters. But whetheror not you can readChinese, the friendly, pro-fessional staff is morethan happy to help youseek out a meal that meetsyour dietary preferences.

Steve Matsuno, execu-tive general manager ofthe enterprise located inHyatt Regency Waikiki,knows that the stars shineon everyone, not just car-nivores.

“I don’t seewhy we wouldstop trying toplease vegetari-ans,” he says.

Yes, despite itsname, Seafood Village does havemeat- and fish-free dishes, andmanager Johnson Ma assuresVeg’n Out readers that they arehappy to adjust a dish (but, ofcourse, please be reasonable).

Ma’s first recommendationdoesn’t need any adjustment,though. Its name says it all.Crispy Vegetarian Spring Rolls($4.95 for two) live up to theirname. Even after sitting awhile,the rolls, filled with carrots,cabbage and cellophane noo-dles, are quite crispy outsideand tender moist within, andthey’re served with a sweet andsour sauce for dipping.

There’s a Chinese belief thatlong noodles are the key to a

long life. So, live long and pros-per with Pan-fried LongevityNoodles with ShiitakeMushrooms ($14.95). It’s a dishtraditionally served on birth-days, to celebrate the new yearand on other special occasions.The long, flat noodles are com-plemented by crisp-tendermung bean sprouts and earthyshiitakes stir-fried in a verylight shoyu sauce, which leavesthe noodles pleasingly al dente.This is a dry-fried, not saucydish, allowing the individualflavors to shine through.

So don’t space out on thename. Just set a course forSeafood Village.

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It can be comforting tothink of a fresh warmpastry, muffin or

doughnut to complementyour coffee or tea in themorning. There was a timewhen those deliciousbreakfast treats were allmade by the baker’s hands.The baker was up and at’em by 3 a.m. to make sure

you and your family weregreeted with your morningfavorites.

Iris Yafuso, vice presi-dent of Larry’s Bakery,and her family carry on thewholesome baking tradi-tion in the name of theirfather, Larry. After Larry’spassing, the retail side ofthe bakery, which was

located inWaimalu, closed,but it wasn’t longbefore daughter Irisand brother LanceYafuso took it uponthemselves to startthat side of thefamily businessonce again.

“We were closedas far as retail foralmost 14 years,but have been ableto reconnect withall our old cus-tomers and friends

recently. They come inwith their kids now, withstories about seeing theLarry’s box on the kitchentable in the morning when

they were children,”says Iris.

Through the windowof Larry’s Bakery’squaint walk-up store-front, dozens of break-fast options are dis-played. Two in particu-lar are Pineapple BranMuffins and three dif-ferent types of Manju(steamed cakes), pricedat $1.20 apiece.

“The muffin has acaramel addition, so it ishealthy, but not toohealthy,” says Iris with alaugh. Larry’s Manju isoffered with lima bean,black bean and, in dedi-cation to their familyheritage, Okinawansweet potato filling.They also have butter-horn Danishes, apple orcoconut cinnamonsticks, biscuits, choco-late or powdered Long

Johns as well as Pig-in-Roll with Portuguesesausage. “My favorite isthe butterhorn Danish. A

lot of our custardsand fillings are allhomestyle, bakedfrom scratch,which you can’tfind a lot of —mostly all of ourdad’s recipes,”says Yafuso, whohelps Larry’swholesale many ofits cakes, pies and pastriesto Don Quijote stores.

Along with its breakfastspecialities, Larry’s alsochurns out delicious cakes,cupcakes, pies and cookiesfor any family occasion.Topping that list has to beWhite Chantilly.

1 Black Bean, Lima Beanand Sweet Potato Manju($1.20 each)2 Pineapple Bran Muffin($1.20 each)3 Bryce Yafuso withPineapple Bran Muffin andAssorted Manju.

Leah Friel photos

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CALL422.0059

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Set a course for Seafood Village

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CALL 971.1818

HOURS Open daily, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.lunch, 5-10 p.m. dinner

General Manager Johnson Ma with Pan-friedLongevity Noodles with Shiitake Mushrooms

Lawrence Tabudlo photos

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With all this cold,stormy weatherwe’ve been having,

nothing sounds better thanwarming up with a hot bowlof ramen. After opening lastmonth, Nagoya Ramenin Mililani is just in timeto provide some much-needed warmth on thesecold days.

“Everybody says thefood is good,” NagoyaRamen secretary SueChen says. “We have somany regular customersright now. After theycome eat, they keepcoming back.”

It’s easy to see whatkeeps customers return-ing. Nagoya Ramenoffers a wide selection ofudon, fried noodles,fried rice, curry and ofcourse, ramen.

Chen says that one of

the most popular dishes is thehouse special, NagoyaRamen ($8.75).

“It has everything,” Chenexplains. “It has chickenkatsu, char siu, egg, fishcake

and seaweed.”Other ramen options

include Char Siu Ramen($6.50 regular; $4.25mini), Wonton Ramen($6.50) and Seafood

Ramen ($7.75).Nagoya Ramen also

offers combinationmeals, includingMochiko ChickenRamen Combo ($8.95),which comes withgyoza and fried rice.

While the restau-rant’s ramen certainlyis one of its maindraws, it would be amistake to overlook therest of the menu.

“So many people likethe curry,” Chen says.“Everybody says thecurry is very delicious.”

Curry dishes includeBeef Stew Curry Rice($7.25 regular; $5.25

mini) and Chicken KatsuCurry Rice ($7.25 regular;$5.25 mini).

Other offerings includeShrimp Tempura Udon($7.95), Seafood CrispyNoodle ($7.95) and ShrimpFried Rice ($6.75 regular;$4.75 mini).

Right now, diners can takeadvantage of NagoyaRamen’s Grand OpeningSpecial. With a coupon foundin Dining Out, customers canreceive a four-piece order ofgyoza with any regular entreeor a two-piece order ofshrimp tempura with anycombo meal. And if youdon’t have a coupon, stop infrom 1:30 to 5:30 p.m., whencustomers don’t need acoupon to get a four-pieceorder of gyoza with any regu-lar entree.

Contact Christina O’Connor at diningout@staradvertiser.com

Tasty, Quality

Located in Mililani Shopping Center, NagoyaRamen offers a quiet, welcoming environmentto enjoy tasty, quality ramen, udon, curry rice

and more. Customers will feel right at home in theeatery’s comfortable dining room. And as restaurant secretary Sue Chen

explains, many customers already seem tobe making Nagoya Ramen their new secondhome.

Chen attributes much of NagoyaRamen’s success to the creativity thatowner and head chef Steven Lin puts intohis cuisine. One thing that sets the restau-rant apart is its broth, which is Lin’s origi-nal creation. Lin explains that he has con-cocted a special Paitan-based sauce thathe includes in the ramen broth.

The Paitan sauce is the one thatNagoya uses in most of its ramen dishes,but diners also can opt to substitute thebroth for other flavors, including miso,shoyu or shio.

Lin has been cooking ramen for morethan 10 years. He says that during that timehe cultivated a knowledge of customer tastesand preferences.

“We know what the customers like, and wewanted to open a (restaurant) for the cus-

tomers that has food that is good and pricesthat are reasonable,” Lin says.

If customers want to share Nagoya Ramen’s tasty cuisine with their family andfriends, the restaurant also offers party platters available for takeout. PartyPlatters cost $19.99 per order, and Chen says that each can feed about eight to10 people. Party platter dishes include an Appetizer Combination, MochikoChicken, Pork or Chicken Fried Noodle and Char Siu or Chicken Fried Rice.

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Open daily, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

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1 Char Siu Ramen ($6.50)2 Nagoya Ramen ($8.75)3 Mochiko Chicken Curry Combo($9.25)

Lawrence Tabudlo photos

ONOwner Steven Lin with Nagoya

Ramen.

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$10.95per person

Quality Meats, Select Fish, Local Produce and Fresh Pacifi c Sunsets Daily.

An oceanfront view to savor with steaks and seafood grilled to order.

5:00 – 9:00 pm Tuesday – SaturdayRainbow Tower Hilton Hawaiian Village®

Validated Valet and Self-Parking AvailableEvening and aloha attire. Dress shorts acceptable. No t-shirts, casual, swim shorts, tank

tops or slippers. Information subject to change without notice.

(808) 949-4321 extension 43

WHERE TO DINE

CATERERSA Catered Experience94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd.677-7744

Kissaten88 Piikoi St.593-1200

Anytime CafeMarket City Shopping Center2919 Kapiolani Blvd735-3888

CAFE CHINESEAina Haina Chop SueyAina Haina Shopping Center820 W. Hind Dr.373-1303 or 373-4632

Canton Seafood Restaurant923 Keeaumoku St.955-3388

Camellia Buffet930 McCully St.951-0511/0611

BUFFET

Makittii2380 Kuhio Ave.923-2260

Makino ChayaWestridge Mall 486-5100

Hee Hing Restaurant 449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Ave.738-8666

Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant111 N. King St.521-8268

Golden Duck4230 Waialae Ave., Kahala737-7188

1221 S. King St.597-8088

D I N I N G O U T | M A R C H 1 1 - 1 7 , 2 0 1 2 | 1 7

1 FREE Shrimp Tempura

HanakiJapanese Cuisine

Expires March. 15, 2012

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

With your orderwhen you bring in this coupon, 1 per person

&Fresh Juice

Martini

Thai Style Green Curry

ALA MOANA CENTERMall Level, Mauka

Next To Victoria’s Secret946-6388

A Contemporary New CombinationBREAKFAST NOW OPEN DAILY6:30AM-1:00PM

Eggs Benedict, Homemade Corned Beef Hash and Kalua Hash,Loco Moco, Belgium Waffles, Oxtail Ramen Soup.

New Hours of Operation:Breakfast Service: Daily 6:30am-1:00pm Lunch Service: Monday-Friday 11:00am-2:00pmBrunch Buffet: Saturday and Sunday 10:00am-2:00pmDinner Buffet: Wednesday-Sunday 5:00pm-9:30pm

A new twist on an old favorite

*For information/reservations callPagoda Restaurant at 948-8356

or go to our website at:Pagodahawaii.com

Back by popular demand

ALL YOU CAN EAT PANCAKES for $1.00 with purchase of an entree.

1 per person-no sharing, max (3) pancakes at a time & dine-in only.

Inquire about

Our Easter Day

Menu

3106 Monsarrat Ave. • Honolulu, HI 96815 • Ph: (808) 737-0080 • Fax (808) 735-0800

BOTTLESBudweiser & Bud Light $1.50Heineken & Others $2.00

WINE

Ck Mondavi, Fetzer,

Kendall Jackson,

and more...

$3/glass

$13to

$33bottle

Dilis (Anchovy)Fried Rice

Dilis (Anchovy)Fried Rice

801 Dillingham Blvd.(next to Costco Iwilei)

Honolulu Hawaii 96817

Waipahu Shopping Plaza94-300 Farrington Hwy., Suite F-1

Waipahu, Hawaii 96797

www.maxschicken.com 951-MAXS (6297)Cuisine of the Philippines

March SpecialsMarch SpecialsMarch SpecialsMarch SpecialsBlueberryCloud Cake & BlueberryYeast Donut

BlueberryCloud Cake & BlueberryYeast Donut

$238Chinese Chicken Salad

Diced Winter Melon with Seafood SoupCrispy Chicken with Ginger Scallion

Honey Walnut ShrimpSautéed Beef with Chinese Greens

Steamed Fish Fillets with Ginger ScallionHouse Special Seafood Noodles

Steamed Rice • Dessert

1055 Alakea St.

525-8585

Special Price for Table of 10

Free Parking Mon-Fri after 5pm & All Day Sat & Sun

www.themandalayhawaii.comMon - Sun 10:30am to 9:00pm

Excluding all coupons and other discounts. Dine-in only.

Maple Garden /Yen King909 Isenberg St.941-6641

WHERE TO DINE

FAMILY DINING

Seafood VillageHyatt Regency Resort & SpaStreet Level, 2424 Kalakaua Ave, #102971-1818

On On at McCully1110 McCully St.946-8833

ON ONat McCully

Little Villlage Noodle House1113 Smith St.545-3008

Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant Ala Moana Center1450 Ala Moana Blvd. 4th Floor - Ho’okipa Terrace947-8818

Big City DinerKailua 263-8880

Kaimuki 738-8855

Pearlridge East 487-8188

Waipio 678-8868

Ward Center 591-8891

Ert’s Grill99-082 Kauhale St., Aiea488-8898

Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant5724 Kalanianaole Hwy.377-5566

Mandalay (The)1055 Alakea St.525-8585

Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square524-1628

Royal Palace RestaurantStadium Mall4510 Salt Lake Blvd. #C1487-6662 or 486-7410

ROYAL PALACER E S T A U R A N TROYAL PALACEROYAL PALACE

Panda Cuisine641 Keeaumoku St.947-1688

3253 N. Nimitz Hwy | 836-3636Breakfast Daily 6:30 –10am | Dinner Fri-Mon 5–9pm

ThePlazaHotel

Every Friday & Saturday 5pm–9pm$26.31 with coupon. 15% off all other menu items. Not valid on

alcohol purchases or with other discounts/promotions. Exp: 3/31/12

| ALL YOU CAN EAT Crab Legs! |

ThePlazaCafé

1 8 | D I N I N G O U T | M A R C H 1 1 - 1 7 , 2 0 1 2

Plate Lunch Special

Includes:Shoyu Chicken

2 Scoops RiceMac Salad

only$5.00

with this ad1351 Nuuanu Ave • m-f 5a-1p / sat 5:30a-2p / sun 7a-1pLimit one coupon per person/2 plates per coupon. No substitution. Exp. 3/31/12 • nuuanuokazuya.com

Plate Lunch SpecialPlate Lunch Special

…just like home!

533-6169

4369 Lawehana St. (across Target in Salt Lake) |

www.larrysbakery.com or find us on OPEN Mon - Fri 6AM - 1PM

Sat 6AM - 12PM

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

*DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALL BEVERAGES WITH

THIS AD. EXP. 3/31/12.

KOREAN CUISINE• LUNCH $16.95 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM• DINNER $24.95 2:30 PM -10 PM

KAL BI, SIRLOIN, CHICKEN,SASHIMI, SPICY PORK

YAKINIKUMILLION

626 SHERIDAN ST. (behind Walmart) 596-0799SUN-THUR 11AM-MIDNIGHT/ FRI-SAT 11AM-2AM Since 1989

Kalbi Seaweed Soup Kalbi Kim Chee Chi-ke Beef Stone Bi Bim Bap

WARD CENTRE (Auahi Streetfront) 1200 Ala Moana 596-0066KAILUA (Next to Boots & Kimo’s) 151 Hekili St. 230-8400

Crisp, Fresh and Amazing.Enjoy our…

Apple FrescoSalad

For a limited time only.

Voted Best Thai in Hawaii

Walking distance from all Waikiki Hotels

SERVING HAWAII SINCE 1977...

tel. 951-9355tel. 951-9355

THAI CUISINETHAI CUISINE

15% OFF Take OutCoupon required. Not combinablewith other offers. Expires 3/16/12

2028 Kuhio Avenue Dinner 5:00pm - Closing

www.keosthaicuisine.com

AIEA • 484-222298-150 Kaonohi St.

HONOLULU • 589-2299510 Piikoi St.

TWO GREAT LOCATIONS!

Monday - Thursday 5-6pm. Up to 4 people. Cannot be used with other offers.

25% OFF NABEEARLY BIRD SPECIAL

Weekends & Holidays ............................$11.95Monday-Friday ............................................$10.95

Everyday Buffet ..........................................$10.50Lunch Hours 11:00AM-2:00PM

Restaurant Hours: 10AM - 9PM • Closed Sunday, 3/11/12Call for Reservations 487-6662 or 486-7410

Dinner Hours 5:30PM-8:30PM

4510 Salt Lake Boulevard 96818Stadium Mall, next to Ice PalaceLOTS OF PARKING

ROYAL PALACER E S T A U R A N TROYAL PALACEROYAL PALACE

8,000 square foot restaurant, seven private roomsAccommodates 350 peopleState-of-the-art audio-visual systemsPerfect for parties of all occasionsDIM SUM ✦ LUNCH ✦ DINNER ✦ BANQUET ✦ PRIVATE PARTIES

Daily: 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Ala Moana, 4th Flr.Up the Ramp From The Mai Tai Bar808-947-8818 • www.jadedynastyhawaii.com

New Home of the “Perry & Price Show”

IHOPWaikiki - 1850 Ala Moana Blvd 949-4467

Waikiki - Kuhio & Lewers921-2400

Pearl City - Times Sq. SC486-4467

Kaneohe - Windward Mall 235-4467

Hilo - Prince Kuhio Plaza959-2600

WHERE TO DINEKit N Kitchen1010 University Avenue942-7622

Kenny’s Express Hawaiian BBQ2nd Floor, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center922-9333

Panya Bistro • Bakery • BarAla Moana Center, Mauka - Mall Level946-6388

Pagoda1525 Rycroft St.948-8356

JJ Bistro & French Pastry3447 Waialae Ave.739-0993

Restaurant Epic 1131 Nuuanu Ave.587-7877

Rainbow Drive Inn3308 Kanaina Ave.737-0177

Le Cacao Bistro3441 Waialae Ave.626-5368Kenny’s Restaurant

1620 N. School St.841-0931

Sam Choy’s BLC580 N. Nimitz Hwy.545-7979

Henry Loui’s2850 Paa St.833-3728

Plaza Cafe(inside Best Western - The Plaza)3253 N. Nimitz Hwy836-3636

D I N I N G O U T | M A R C H 1 1 - 1 7 , 2 0 1 2 | 1 9

Ph: 677-7744 www.acateredexperience.com

Full Service Catering & Event Planning

Spring Seafood Festival

449 KAPAHULU AVE., STE 101www.HeeHingHawaii.com

For reservations, call735-5544

Special Seafood Menu*Seafood Potsitckers

Watercress Soup with Tofu and Fresh FishGinger Scallion Maine Lobster on

Lo Mein Noodles • Roasted Garlic Chicken or Pepper Salt Shrimp • Steamed Flounder

Fillet with Black Bean Sauce • Sauteed Ong Choy with Chili Chinese Miso

Mongolian Pork Chop or Szechuan Eggplant

$199 for table of ten ($89 table of Four)

Seafood Specials*Maine Lobster (16oz) $14.95

Dungeness Crab (28 to 30oz) $22.95Steamed Fresh Tai Snapper $21.95

Pepper Salt Snow Crab (2lbs) $22.95*Expires March 19, 2012

LET US COOK FOR YOU$49 for Four (Reg. $69)**

Mandarin Potstickers Chinese Chicken SaladMongolian Pork ChopChicken Oyster Sauce

Beef BroccoliHee Hing Noodles

**Expires 3/19/12. coupon required.

955-1764 Open 24 Hours1860 Ala Moana Blvd. Validated Parking

Saturday, March 17thComplete Dinners Served

11AM Til Midnight

Corned Beef & Cabbage, Killarney $1350

Roast Chicken O’Shannon $1250

Filet of Salmon Florentine $1325

DINNERS INCLUDE“All you can eat” Salad bar, Corn on the

Cob, Chocolate Mint Cake and more!

St. Patty’s Day Breakfast Special

$925Corned beef hash with two largeeggs, hash brown potatoes, toast

and coffee.

OPEN TUE-SUN LUNCH 11AM-2PM, DINNER 5-8:30PM • Closed Monday Lunch & Dinner100 N. Beretania Street #113 (Parking inside Chinese Cultural Plaza) 536-3035

Includes: Scoop Rice, Miso Soup,Tea,Tofu,Gyoza,Green Salad or Tsukemono

$10.95

Come & Eat Shrimp/VegetableTempura during Lent

2pc. Shrimp Tempura2pc. Vegetable

Tempura& Miso Butterfish

Choice of Two:• 2pc Shrimp & 2pc Vegetable Tempura • Chicken Katsu • Chicken Karaage • Chicken, Beef or Pork Teriyaki • Salmon or Ahi Shio, Teriyaki, Plain Butterfish • Sashimi or Unagi

(add $2 more to meal price) $12.00

3441 Waialae Ave. 626-5368

3447 Waialae Avenue | 739-0993 | jjfrenchpastry.com

$24.70 per personexpires 3/31/12

March Special4-Course Meal

SO U P O F T H E DAY

CH O I C E O F AP P E T I Z E RLao Rock & Roll • Baked Lobster

Avocado • Escargot • Crab Rangoon

CH O I C E O F ON E EN T R E EFisherman Pie • Baked Cornish Hen

• Baked Salmon Asian Classic • Cheese Ravioli w/Lobster(*$5 for Lamb Wellington)

PL U S CR È M E BR Û L É E

Le CacaoFREE

BIRTHDAY CAKEwith any party of 6 or more

people AND purchase of 4-course meal

March AfternoonTEA SPECIALBook your party of 10

or more people and get

10% OFFplus your

choice of dessert

Bistro &French Pastry

Bistro &French Pastry

From

Now ServingBRUNCH

Daily 10:30am-2pm

NowAvailable!Try Our Newest

Southern Style BBQOur special smoky bourbon barbecue sauce smothered overBBQ Hamburgers Chicken & Ribs(Half or Full Rib Rack)

With our delicioushomemade sides:CornbreadBaked BeansColeslaw

Kam Shopping Center • Open 6am Daily • 841-0931Kenny’s Hawn BBQ at Royal Hawaiian Center • 922-3333

CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK’S DAYavailable today thru March 20, 2011

$15.99Corned Beef-n-Cabbageserved with carrots and your choice of potatoes or rice

BEST FOOD***BEST PRICE***BEST SERVICE

Cannot be combined with any otherpromotions. Cannot be used for privateparties. No Holidays. Must presentcoupon. Expires April 30, 2012.

$10$5

OFF WITH$50.00 PURCHASEOFF WITH$30.00 PURCHASE

www.VillageThai.com

OPEN EVERYDAY • ALL DAY

CITY SQUARE SHOPPING CENTERTEL. 845-4554WAIPIO SHOPPING CENTERTEL. 678-2878KUNIA SHOPPING CENTERTEL. 676-0843

NAGOYA RAMENMililani Shopping Center • Open Daily 10am-9pm

625-9999

FREE 4 pc. gyoza w/anyregular entreeOR2 pc. shrimp tempuraw/any combomeal

FREEMust present coupon.

Not valid w/otherspecials/discounts.

Limit one coupon per person.Exp. 3/31/12

WHERE TO DINE

GREEKThe Fat GreekKaimuki - 3040 Waialae Ave. 734-0404

Ala Moana - Makai Market 949-2120

Waikiki - 1831 Ala Moana Blvd 941-3444

Top of WaikikiWaikiki Business Plaza2270 Kalakaua Ave. 923-3877

Stage Restaurant1250 Kapiolani Blvd.237-5429

Chai’s Island BistroAloha Tower Market Pl.585-0011

Hy’s Steak House2440 Kuhio Ave.922-5555

Ruth’s Chris Steak HouseRestaurant Row 599-3860Waikiki Beach Walk 440-7910

Bali Steak & SeafoodHilton Hawaiian Village (Rainbow Tower)2005 Kalia Road 949-4321

FINE DINING

Max’s Of Manila94-300 Farrington Hwy

801 Dillingham Blvd.951-6297

FILIPINO

Wailana Coffee House1860 Ala Moana Blvd.955-1764

Zippy’sCall the one nearest you

Shiro’s Saimin HavenWaimalu - 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

Willoughby’s(inside Ohana Honolulu Hotel) 3401 N. Nimitz Hwy833-3844

2 0 | D I N I N G O U T | M A R C H 1 1 - 1 7 , 2 0 1 2

Royal Hawaiian Center, at the Royal Grove • Validated Parkingwww.illupino.com • 808.922.3400

Daily 3:00~6:30 p.m.$4 Beer • $5 Wine • $7 Cocktails$5 Pupus • Pizza • Salumeria (deli)

Happy Hour

salumeria tray

$1 OFFAny Breadpurchases over $4

Must present coupon • exp. 3/15/12

DAILY BREAD SPECIALSTUESDAY Rustic Kalamata Olive Bread

WEDNESDAY Sundried Tomato Cheesebread

THURSDAY Foccacia Derecco

FRIDAY Walnut Raisin

SATURDAY Hamakua Farms Mushroom Bread

SUNDAY Buckwheat Fig

“All Natural no added chemicals”

988-43102752 Woodlawn Dr. • Manoa Marketplace

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

SAKURA TERRACE JAPANESE CAFE1240 South King Street | 591-1181 | www.sakuraterrace.com

Mon–Sat 11am–2:30pm & 5pm–10pm • Sun 4:30pm –9:30pm

Try Our Marinated Fried Chicken!“Marinated in a Light Teri

Sauce then Deep Fried.Very Tasty!”

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

www.SekiyasRestaurant.com

2746 Kaimuki Ave

732-1656ACROSS KAIMUKI H.S.

SEKIYA’S RESTAURANT& DELICATESSEN

Serving Hawaii for 75 Years!

Good for any item of equal or lesser value. OriginalCoupon required. Not valid on retail items or bottledbeverages. One discounted item per coupon.Not combinable with any other offer. No cash value.Exp. 3/31/12.

50% OFFBUY ONE ITEM &GET THE NEXT ONE

50% OFFBUY ONE ITEM &GET THE NEXT ONE

88 Piikoi St., Honolulu593-1200 • kissatencafe.com

Restaurant price: Sweet & Sour Chicken $8.35, Kokua Pac $9.30. Offer valid March 5th - 31st for Sweet & Sour Chicken, March 1st - April 30th for Kokua Pac. Prices slightly higher at Kahului. Offer not valid with any other promotional offers/discount cards. Other restrictions may apply, see stores for details.

Available March 1st - April 30th

25¢ from each Kokua Pac soldwill be donated to the

American Red Cross Hawaii Chapter.

March 5th - 31st Enter To Win A

$8.08FAST FOOD

ONLY

Available during Specials Hours from 10:30am,while supplies last.

SWEET & SOURCHICKEN PLATESWEET & SOURCHICKEN PLATE

WHERE TO DINE

Kobe Japanese Steak House1841 Ala Moana Blvd.941-4444

Hinone Mizunone1345 South King St.942-4848

Hifumi Japanese RestaurantChinese Cultural Plaza536-3035

JAPANESE

Z PizzaWard Centre Auahi St. Shops596-0066

Kailua 151 Hekili St.230-8400

IchirikiAiea 98-150 Kaonohi St.484-2222

Honolulu 510 Piikoi St.589-2299

ITALIAN

Curry KingWard Warehouse1050 Ala Moana Blvd. #1400591-8855

Chinese Cultural Plaza100 N Beretania St.538-1151

Romanos Macaroni GrillAla Moana CenterHookipa Terrace356-8300

Happy Valley Pasta & Pizza3106 Monsarrat Ave.737-0080

Genki SushiStadium Market Place 488-9202Aina Haina 373-4033Ala Moana 942-9102Ewa Town Center 683-1003Kaneohe 247-9595Kapahulu 735-7700Kapolei Commons 674-4227Waikele Center 678-3180Waiau 485-0227Ward Center 591-5600Kukui Grove 808-632-2450Maui Mall 808-873-7776Lahaina 808-661-0333Kona 808-327-6776

Il LupinoRoyal Hawaiian Center922-3400

D I N I N G O U T | M A R C H 1 1 - 1 7 , 2 0 1 2 | 2 1

One coupon per order. Cannot be combined with other offers. Expires 3/31/12

Kahala Mall738-5696

(KOZO)

Moiliili 951-5696

(KOZO)

Keeaumokuby Wal-Mart946-5696

(KOZO)

Pearlridge483-6805

Pearl Cityby Wal-Mart455-6805

45 pcs.Nigiri 12 pcs.Inari 3 pcs.

Makisushi 12 pcs.Hosomaki 18 pcs.

Home of the “Milky-White” Paitan Ramen!

Buy one entree,Get the 2nd 50% OFF

Valid w/ coupon at new location only. Expires 3/31/12

Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm • Fri-Sat 11am-10pm • Ward Warehouse • 591-8855

Celebrate our 2nd location!Chinese Cultural Plaza (near Royal Kitchen)Open Daily 9:30am-5:30pm100 N. Beretania St • 538-1151

WAIMALU98-020 Kam Hwy.488-8824

WAIPAHU94-256 Waipahu Depot St.

676-2088

EWA BEACH SHOP. CTR.91-919 Fort Weaver Rd.

689-0999www.shirossaimin.com

Shiro “Be happy for anyonewho has succeeded” Matsuo

Dear Hearts,To envy can be a start to disasterFor it brings on hate, jealousy and angerTo me there is only one answerKick it on the rear, disappear now and forever.

Saimin Havenly Yours,

Chinese New Year

Special Menu for10$179

111N. King St. near Maunakea7am-10pm

521-8268No credit cards accepted for special menu

Dim SumServed 7am Daily

$198Take-out Orders

WelcomedFree Parking in the Rear DINNER HOURS ONLY

Jai(Monk’s Food)

AvailableAll-Day

Ham and Scallop Soup • Chinese Chicken Salad • Peking Duck w/ Buns • Steamed Sea Bass w/ Ginger

& Onions • Walnut Shrimp • Capitol Pork Chops • Boneless Chicken Cake Noodle • Rice

• Jai • Chef’s Dessert of the Day

941-4444

NIGHTLY 5:30 PM - 6:30 PMTeriyaki Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15.95Daily Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$23.95Sukiyaki Steak . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20.95Teriyaki Steak & Chicken Combo . .$21.95

Kama‘aina & Military DiscountAvailable (with proper ID)

1841 Ala Moana Blvd.Between Ilikai & Hilton Hawaiian Village

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

WAIMALU 485-8883

98-1277 Kaahumanu St.(across from Safeway)

www.paesanohawaii.com

MANOA988-5923

2752 Woodlawn Drive

Braised Veal Shank in Tomato Sauce paired with Boneless Chicken Sauteed with Anchovy, Garlic & Olive Oil

Four Seasons Rolls

*Cannot combinewith other discounts or specials.

Limit 2 per coupon.Exp. 3/22/12.

Try our healthy & fresh Spring,Summer, Autumn & Winter Rolls

per order (2pcs) Seniors (60+) receive anextra 10% OFF w/coupon!

$399

521-68881408 Liliha St. (Corner of Liliha & Vineyard Blvd.)

947-1688 Hong Kong Style Dishes

641 KEEAUMOKU ST. • OPEN DAILY 11AM - 1AM

Specially prepared withE-mein noodles

w/purchase of entrée. Dine-in only.

$9.99ONLY

FREE!side order of Fried Rice orDessert with purchase of entreeMango Pudding or Almond Float Available.

Live Lobster

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT!UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT!UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT!

Panda Cuisine

Not valid with other specials or promotions. Must present coupon. EXPIRES 3/15/12

• • • • •

Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square by Times Supermarket

524-1628

Excludes Set Menus; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, Char Siu& other specials. 5%, 10% and lobster special not to becombined with any other offer/discounts/specials. Ex-pires 3/31/12. Must present coupon.

Credit Card Sale Only(With Coupon)

Hong Kong Dim Sum & Regular Menu Items

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

10% OFF(Charge) • 15% OFF(Cash)

Dim Sum & Reg. Menu Dine In Special!

5% OFF(Charge) •10% OFF(Cash)

10% OFF

Celebrating 10 Years!

Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)

5% OFF

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Avenue

738-8666Excludes Set Menu; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, Char Siu & other specials.

5%, 10% and lobster special are not to be combined with any otheroffer/discounts/specials. Expires 3/31/12. Must present coupon.

Lobster$999with purchase of Full Price EntreeValid 5-10:30pm

Lobster$999with purchase of Full Price EntreeValid 5-10:30pm

WHERE TO DINE

Choi’s Garden

1303 Rycroft St., Honolulu. HI596-7555

Tanaka of TokyoEast, in King’s Village 922-4233

Central, in Waikiki Shopping Plaza922-4702

West, in Ala Moana Cntr-Hookipa Terrace945-3443

KOREAN

Sushi King2700 S. King St.947-2836

Sumo Ramen Kaneohe 234-6868Kapolei 693-8808Market City 737-1868Kamehameha Shp Cntr 848-8186Pearl Highlands Cntr 456-808299 Ranch Mapunapuna 833-3139

Sekiya’s Restaurant & Deli-catessen2746 Kaimuki Avenue732-1656

Sushi Company 1111 McCully Street947-5411

Restaurant SuntoryRoyal Hawaiian Shpg Cntr 3rd Flr.922-5511

Nagoya RamenMililani Shopping Center95-221 Kipapa Dr. #C-15625-9999

Sakura Terrace Japanese Cafe1240 South King Street 591-1181

Choon Chun Chicken1649 Kalakaua Ave.447-4492

Kozo SushiKahala Mall 738-KOZOKeeaumoku 946-KOZOMoiliili 951-KOZOPearlridge 483-6805Pearl City 455-6805

Yuzu Japanese Cuisine & BarAla Moana Hotel, Ground Floor943-1155

Yakiniku Million626 Sheridan St.596-0799

Makino Chaya98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

808 Yong’s BBQ94-216 Farrington Hwy #B1-4678-8058

2 2 | D I N I N G O U T | M A R C H 1 1 - 1 7 , 2 0 1 2

Maple Garden /Yen King909 Isenberg Street • 941-6641www.MapleGardenHawaii.com

Lunch $11.95Kids $7.50 (Ages 5–12)

Dinner $15.95Kids $9.00 (Ages 5–12)

Reservations Recommended*Free parking available at First Hawaiian Bank

10% OFFEntireMenu

10% OFFEntireMenu

Must present coupon for discount.Not to be combined with any other

specials or promotions.

BuffetFor up to 20 people

Purchase any entrée*

after 6:30pm and receive a FREE Teri ChickenMini Bento*Excluding breakfast. Must present coupon.

488-8898 99-082 Kauhale • AieaNext to Trina’s Beauty

Sun. & Mon. 10:30am-3pm • Tues.-Sat. 10:30am-9pm Exp. 3/18/12Smoked Meat & Onions

98-150 Kaonohi St. • Tel: 486-5100

*Menu and prices subject to change.

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. Expires 3/16/12

KAMA‘AINA SPECIAL!

20% OFFLUNCH & DINNER

BIRTHDAY SPECIAL!FREE BIRTHDAY MEAL FOR ANY AGEWith Family & Group LUNCH & DINNER 20% OFFMust have minimum party of 4. One Birthday coupon per party of 4. Coupon validon actual birthday, ID required. Not combinable with other discounts. Discounts offregular adult price. No online or photo-copied coupons. Must purchase beverage.Expires 3/16/12

*Menu and prices subject to change.

Ocean front dining Valet parking available

COMPLIMENTARY UNCLEMOKI’S LAVA FLOW DESSERT

WITH THE PURCHASE OF2 DINNER ENTREES

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At Panda Cuisine, it’s allabout seafood. Ever sincenew owner John Liang

took over Panda Cuisine this pastyear, the restaurant has beenemphasizing its plethora ofseafood entrées.

The eatery, which first opened in1992, offers customers a variety of itemson its menu, including barbecue special-ties, Cantonese-style dishes, and poultryand meat dishes. However, according tomanager Daniel Kung, many customerscome to the restaurant because of thefresh seafood.

“We try to serve the best seafood (inHawaii),” he says of the eatery, located onKeeaumoku Street across from Walmartand Sam’s Club. “The most popular (dish-es) is seafood … we have fresh lobster,crab, king crab and fresh,live abalone (shellfish).”

Live seafood entrees fea-tured at Panda Cuisineinclude Steamed FreshShrimp (seasonal price),Steamed Fresh Fish (sea-sonal price), BakedLobster withCheese andButter (seasonalprice) and Crabwith Ginger andScallions (sea-sonal price).Currently, PandaCuisine is offer-ing a Live Lobsterspecial ($9.99), whichis specially preparedwith e-mein noodles.The special is available

for dine-in orders only, with the purchaseof another entrée (customers must presentthe coupon found on Page 22, whichexpires March 15).

“It’s a small lobster (featured in thespecial), and we put noodles under it,”Kung says.

Besides the current Live Lobster special,Panda Cuisine features lunch specialsdaily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., which con-tribute to large lunch crowds.

“(The eatery’s) most crowded time rightnow is lunchtime,” Kung says. “The lunchspecial is $7.99 for one entrée and it comeswith soup and rice. There’s about 70 itemsto choose from.”

The most popular item on the lunch spe-cial menu is Deep Fried Whole Fish.Customers can opt for a wide-rangingselection of entrées, including Kung PaoBeef, Chinese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce,Mushroom with Ginger and GreenOnions, and House Special Pork Rib.

On the eatery’s regular menu, favoritesvary among locals and Chinese who fre-quent Panda Cuisine, Kung states. Forexample, a favorite among Chinese cus-tomers is Fish Head Casserole Clay Pot in

Zhongshan Style, or Homemade Style($16.80). This dish — along withothers such as House Special RoyalChicken ($14.80 half, $28 whole)and Diced Steak in FukinnawaSauce ($16.80) — is consideredone of the best 10 dishes of the

kitchen. For locals, though —who might not want to try

unfamiliar Hong Kong-style cuisine— a multi-tude of

options are

available. “For locals,

we recommendour PekingDuck ($38 forwhole duck with skin, buns andduck meat; $45 for whole duck,skin, buns, lettuce wraps andminced duck meat),” says Kung. “Ifthey (customers) want half (a duck),we can do half. The most popular(dish) among locals is Prawns withHoney Glazed Walnuts ($16.80). Alot of local people also like SauteedScallops with Macadamia Nuts($16.80) and Salt and PepperAsparagus Prawns ($15).”

Other dishes available for localswho want more “traditional” dishesinclude Stir-Fry Sliced Rib Eye Steakwith Mushrooms ($16.80), Stir-FryChicken with Mushrooms ($13.80),Stuffed Chinese Eggplants ($13),Stir-Fry Diced Rib Eye Steak withPepper Sauce ($16.80) and Sweet &Sour Pork ($12.80). Although theeatery tends to attract more Chinesecustomers than locals, Kung statesthat Panda Cuisine is featuringseafood specials, in hope of attract-ing more local customers.

“We did the ad (on the lobster spe-cial) to encourage local people tocome and try,” he says.

Changes might be on the horizonfor Panda Cuisine, such as the inclu-sion of dim sum on the menu and awebsite for the eatery. However, fornow, customers are encouraged togive the restaurant a try and enjoythe multitude of seafood and otherHong Kong-style delicacies.

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Story by Kelli Shiroma • Photos by Nathalie Walker

Panda Cuisine managerDaniel Kung

Sauteed scallops with Macademia Nuts

($16.80)

Live Lobster special $9.99

Prawns with Honey Glazed Walnuts ($16.80)

Stir-FryDiced RibEye SteakwithPepperSauce($16.80)

Peking Duck ($38)