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Anytime Cafe owners and happy couple

Ken and Cindy Wong know how to

celebrate on the mother of all holidays —

with flowers and great fare, including

Trio Shrimp Spaghettini, a new item on

the eatery’s Mother’s Day menu.

See Page 4 | Leah Friel photo

Happy Mother’s Day, moms! ThisMother’s Day, I’m going out on alimb and treating my fabulous

mother to everything and anything ribs!First of all, my mom adores ribs and sec-ondly, what’s not to love about “America’sfavorite barbecue dish”? It’s a comfortmeal that never ceases to put a smile onher face.

So, with this said, this week, I venturedout to three Ono, You Know establish-ments best known for their tender, juicy,and oh, so delicious ribs. Hopefully thesemorsels of meat will tickle her fancy. It’sforbidden for all mothers to lift a finger onMother’s Day, so leave the grill as is andlet these following rockin’ restaurants dothe dirty work.

The MandalayAmid the hustle and bustle of down-

town Honolulu, you’ll find The Mandalay.Conveniently located on Alakea Street,this popular Chinese restaurant offers upmagnificent Cantonese fare that is worth

sampling, if youhaven’t already.

“We have manyCantonese dishes onour menu, but wealso feature Chinesedishes with a touch

of local flair to it,” says owner LindaChan.

Honey Garlic Ribs ($9.95) is a goodexample of that. Doesn’t the name alonemake your mouth water? Yum! This ono-licious dish features eight pieces of ribstenderized, deep-fried and then tossed in aspecial sweet and sour sauce. I have oneword for you: amazing.

“The taste is a bit tangy,” Chandescribes. “The sauce really is good. Weadd a hint of oyster sauce to the sweet andsour sauce. This dish does very, very well— our customers love it!”

So, if you’re still in search of the perfectplace to wine and dine Mom this Mother’sDay, treat her to an unforgettable meal atThe Mandalay. She’ll love Honey GarlicRibs, not to mention the special dinnerbuffet featuring Roasted Pig, Snow CrabLegs, Prime Rib, Peking Duck with Bunand more. The Mother’s Day dinner buffetis priced at $28.99 for adults, $24.99 forseniors age 60 and over, and $17.99 forchildren ages 3 to 12. Seatings are at 5 and7:30 p.m. Call for reservations.

The Mandalay1055 Alakea St.

525.8585

Top of WaikikiLiving life on the edge is what it’s all

about at Top of Waikiki. OK ... well, notquite, but if a meal with a view is whatyou’re after, you’ll find all of this andmore at this award-winning establish-ment. Earning its spot as Hawaii’s onlyrevolving restaurant, located on the 18thfloor of Waikiki Business Plaza, thisupscale restaurant offers diners anenchanting 360-degree view of beautifulWaikiki (the restaurant revolves one floorrotation every hour at rotates at the speedof about one mile per hour).

Open daily, Top of Waikiki draws in theHappy Hour and dinner crowds with itseclectic cuisine with an emphasis onPacific fusion. Executive chef John Neff

takes the reins in the kitchen, and withmore than 15 years of culinary experi-ence and having done stints across thenation, you know your meal is in goodhands.

While Top of Waikiki’s menu is quiteextravagant, a stand-out item for ribfanatics undoubtedly is Kalani’s KalbiBraised Short Ribs ($34). Tagged as asignature item on the menu, according toNeff, Kalani’s Kalbi Braised Short Ribsfeature an 8-ounce short rib drizzled in asucculent kalbi sauce, and garnished with

Above: The editor is ready to tackle HoneyGarlic Ribs ($9.95) from The Mandalay.Right: Top of Waikiki’s Kalani's Kalbi Short Ribs($34)

EDITORAlana Folen

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Husband-and-wife duo Kenand Cindy Wong havebrought the exotic flavors

and vast culinary atmospherefrom the thriving metropolis ofHong Kong to our majestic para-dise here in the Islands. In 2010,the Wongs opened the doors toAnytime Cafe, an eclectic diningestablishment that has it all.Conveniently located in MarketCity Shopping Center, AnytimeCafe caters to a diverse array ofpalates, presenting diners with amenu filled with more than 100remarkable items to choose from,ranging from traditional HongKong favorites such as milk teato some of the best pasta you’veever tasted.

Dining Out took the time tocatch up with Ken and Cindy,who recently returned from anannual trip to their homeland ofHong Kong. They eagerly sharedabout their elaborate food jour-neys and gave us an inside scoopas to what will be hittingAnytime Cafe’s menu startingtoday, in addition to a specialtreat in store for Mom thisMother’s Day.

DO: You recently traveled toHong Kong in hope of returningwith new culinary concepts forAnytime Cafe? Any luck?

Cindy: Yes, we were in HongKong for two weeks in Marchand we were inspired by so manydishes. We visited many differentrestaurants and cafes while wewere in Hong Kong, and I want-ed to bring much of what I tastedand experienced back home toHawaii.

DO: What’s on trend in HongKong’s dining scene?

Cindy: I noticed that trufflepaste (black and white trufflepaste) is utilized a lot in HongKong, so I brought that backhome with me to incorporate intoour cuisine here at Anytime Cafe.

You’ll find that in Hong Kongthey can put it (truffle paste) onalmost every dish. I wanted tocreate specials that showcase thispaste, including Trio ShrimpSpaghettini and Cheese Ravioli. Ithink here in Hawaii there are notmany restaurants that featuremany dishes with truffle paste.

Street food also is extremelypopular (in Hong Kong). You’llfind street vendors selling sweetsnacks such as Hong Kong-stylewaffles and mini egg pops, andwe hope to have that available inour restaurant this June.

DO: Can you explain howAnytime Cafe is reflective ofcafes found in Hong Kong?

Ken: Hong Kong’s cafe-styleof dining is similar to AnytimeCafe because there’s a widespread of choices no matter whatyou’re craving. And just likeHong Kong cafes, our restaurantis open very long hours. TheHong Kong-style is East meetsWest, and we do offer HongKong-style cuisine, such as won-ton noodles, which is very tradi-tional, but we serve authenticpastas as well.

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Mother’s Day today, what canpeople expect from AnytimeCafe?

Cindy: We’re featuring a spe-cial Mother’s Day menu today.It’s priced at $23.95 per personand includes an appetizer ofShrimp Risotto Croquette, ClamChowder Soup, an entree choiceof Osso Buco (braised vealshank Lombardy style simmeredin red wine tomato sauce servedover pasta) or Trio ShrimpSpaghettini (tiger shrimp andbay shrimp in a white trufflecream sauce topped with stuffedshrimp), and last but not least,

Chocolate Mousse for dessert.

DO: Delicious! Anytime Cafeis a great place to bring the fam-ily, correct?

Ken: Yes, we definitely havesomething on our menu thateveryone will enjoy. We alwaysaim to please, and our customersappreciate that they can findsomething that they love to eat,and don’t have to worry abouttheir kids not enjoying the meal.For example, a mother mightenjoy Wonton Noodle Soup anda child will be happy with pizza.

DO: Anytime Cafe has beenopen for more than two years,and over time you’ve gainedquite a loyal following. What isthe secret to your success?

Cindy: Yes, we have quite alot of loyal patrons, so we wantto add more items to our menuso that they don’t get bored.Currently, we have more than100 items on our menu.

DO: Very impressive. Whathave been the best-selling itemshere?

Cindy: Most definitely ourBaked Pork Chop with FriedRice ($12.95) is our No. 1entree, consisting of pork chopand onions with our own home-made tomato sauce over friedrice. Locals also really raveabout Wonton Noodle ($7.95)featuring six pieces of shrimpwonton in a special broth. Thebroth is very delicious and thenoodles really absorb the flavor.When it comes to appetizers, ourThai Style Pork Cheek ($6.95) isa hit.

Ken: Our pastas are popular,too. Credit goes to our chefSonny Laforteza.

DO: There’s much for dinersto look forward to. In fact,Anytime Cafe is releasing a cou-ple of new dishes today! Whatcan people expect?

Cindy: We’re unveilingCheese Ravioli ($12.95) in acreamy black truffle sauce, andShrimp Spaghettini with ThaiCurry Sauce ($12.95), which fea-tures tiger shrimp and fresh veg-etables in a Thai red curry sauceserved over spaghettini. It’s nottoo spicy. We have quite a lot ofregular customers who give usideas for new menu items.

DO: Lastly, Anytime Cafeoffers a fusion of flavors, fromChinese, Italian, local to every-thing in between. What makesyour restaurant stand out above

the rest?Ken: We put emphasis on the

highest-quality cuisine for anaffordable price — we evenimport the pasta from Italy. I’veowned so many different restau-rants over the years, and I try toput all my experiences into onecafe. If you like to eat local food,Italian food, Asian food, we haveit all here. We’re open till late, soyou can always come and haveyour fill. Everything on themenu can be ordered at any timeof the day or night.

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Owners Ken and Cindy WongChocolate Mousse

(on Mother’s Day menu)Cheese Ravioli ($12.95)Trio Shrimp Spaghettini

(on Mother’s Day menu)Thai Style Pork Cheek ($6.95)

Shrimp Spaghettini with Thai Curry Sauce ($12.95)

Baked Pork Chop with Fried Rice ($12.95)Shrimp Risotto Croquette (on Mother’s Day menu)

Clam Chowder Soup(on Mother’s Day menu)

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This year’s inspiring destina-tions were Spain and Morocco,making it easy for Hirabayashi toanswer the question. “We’ve doneit,” explains Grippo, “We’ve donean amazing paella with an infusionof beautiful, beautiful lavender.”

Such an innovative culinaryfeat is just one of many that havebeen previously featured inPlumeria’s new Bounty of theSeven Seas buffet ($55 Adults;$27.50 Children 4-12), availableevery Friday and Saturday from5:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Why previously featured, youmay ask? In addition to a consis-tent array of family-friendlyentrees, seafood and desserts, aspecial portion of the truly uniqueseafood buffet is reserved forexclusive dishes created byHirabayashi and his team of chefs.This exciting collection of eats isbased on a different port of callfrom around the world each week.

“Every time that you come in,there is a different cultural blend,”says Grippo. “We did the SeychelleIslands a couple weeks ago; we’vedone Japan, St. Maarten, Barbados.

We’ve done some really differentand exciting places.”

Just as important as bringingnew tastes to the table is therestaurant’s longstanding dedica-tion to supporting Hawaii’s farm-ers and using locally sourcedingredients. A farm-to-tableestablishment for years, theeatery expands upon this practiceby “finding ways to infuse localflavors, and the ingredients webuy locally, into different portsand different countries’ flavors,”says Grippo.

While Dining Out agrees it’s

heartbreaking that the paella was afleeting bite, the future deliciouspossibilities are endless. May 18and 19, you’ll feel as thoughyou’ve landed in Italy as the buffetcelebrates tastes from the AmalfiCoast. Revel in the way localingredients showcase internationalflavors in Amalfi Seafood Soup,prepared with Hawaiian Seafoodand served with Focaccia andRoasted Garlic Aioli.

Experience a Caprese Saladseasoned with Molokai Sea Saltor Hawaiian Octopus grilled withsun-dried tomatoes, roasted pota-toes and lemon vinaigrette. Thentry the Garlic and Maui OnionBraised Lamb Shanks and PorciniMushroom Potato Stew.

As Grippo describes, “It’s real-ly been a labor of love in thesense that our chefs have becomeinspired to find out about thefoods from different places.Spain, Morocco — wherever it is,they have to adapt and learn thatcooking style.” With so many newdishes to try, she emphasizes theeducational dining experiencethat both the chefs and customerstake part in.

After ending your enticing jour-ney with the buffet’s Amalfitancreamy custard and cherry tart,you’ll want to bring the wholefamily to try the seafood haven’srenowned breakfast as well, whichis the only Hawaii-based menu tohave earned a spot as one of OpenTable’s 2012 Diners Choice Awardwinners for Best 100 Restaurantsfor Brunch in the U.S.

With undoubtedly the mostoriginal seafood buffet in town,Plumeria Beach House’s menucontinues to flower new culinaryblossoms, and you’ll want to bethere to taste them.

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Jan and John Straley didn’ttravel all the way from Sitka,Alaska, to enjoy the butter-

fish at Nuuanu Okazuya, butafter a few bites of the delicatefish, they were sure glad theymade the effort to find the classiceatery.

“We were having sushi lastnight and someone told us wehad to check this place out. It’sdelicious,” said John.

The Straleys aren’t the firstcustomers to marvel at the tastyand cheap treats on the menu.Since its opening more than 30years ago, the restaurant hasserved thousands of diners look-ing for good flavor at a fair price.The seemingly continuous linestretching out of the two-tabledining spot makes it clear thatowner Mark Kitagawa and chefJohnathan Mosely are giving thecustomers what they want.

A good starting point for new-comers is Stuffed Aburage($1.25). That’s right, $1.25.Mosely stuffs the tofu with porkhash to create a moist and tastyway to begin your meal.

Mosely’s current favorite — it

changes constantly — is theBarbecue Spare Ribs ($2.25).Yes, $2.25. The chunky ribs areboiled until tender and then pan-fried with Sweet Baby Ray’sbarbecue sauce. From there itflies out the door nearly as fastas Mosely can cook it up. In fact,a week ago, a customer orderedhalf a pan of ribs. The secondguy in line ordered the otherhalf. Don’t worry, Mosely willmake more.

The most expensive single-person item on the menu is theplate lunch, and that comes in atwhopping $7.85. For those witha smaller appetite, Mosely hascreated a new mini plate optionfor $5, which includes rice, macsalad and a stir-fry mix of veg-etables and either beef, chickenor tofu.

In addition to the apparentlyunending menu, NuuanuOkazuya offers five types of dip-

ping sauces that you can mix,match or pair up with any item.Your choices are light mustardsauce (called The Whale), misoand hot Chinese mustard, wasabeand mayo, lemon and pepper,and a shoyu, Chinese mustardand honey sauce.

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Hashiguchi recently openedhis first Hawaii eatery, Katsu, at3008 Waialae Ave., and cus-tomers have reaped the benefits.The owner gained experience byheading multiple ramen restau-rants and bars in Japan, andbrought a simple yet effectiveconcept to Katsu: Provide greatfood in large portions at afford-able prices.

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“When people come in as agroup, they often order one ofeach entrée and share it family-style,” Hashiguchi says.

Katsu is a family favorite, aschildren under age 4 eat for free(two children per paying adult),and seniors age 65 and olderreceive a 10 percent discount.

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By Alana Folen

The man behind themagic of Shiro’sSaimin restaurants,

owner and founder FranzShiro Matsuo, lived life to thefullest and did not look back.

Matsuo, otherwise knownas “Mistah Saimin,” diedMay 3. He was 93.

Although his smilingface and bubbly personali-ty that would always gracethe Waimalu restaurantwill be dearly missed, hislegacy will live on foreverthrough the restaurant’stasty offerings (60 differ-ent saimin noodle combi-nations), his witty poetryand those whose lives hedeeply touched.

“Shiro would come tothe restaurant almost everyday just to sit and chat withcustomers,” says Shiro’sSaimin Haven’s vice presi-dent Aaron Lee. “He was aman who did it all. He waseven driving on his ownuntil this past January.

“Our loyal customershave come by to offer theircondolences, and we’regrateful for their support,”he adds.

Matsuo is survived bydaughter Linda, sonAlan, six grandchildrenand three great-grand-children.

Funeral services are setfor 5:30 p.m. May 30 atMililani Mortuary-Waipio,mauka chapel.

FranzShiroMatsuo (1919-2012)

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“We are an American grill, so we focus onfresh seafood and simply great meats,” saysexecutive chef Sven Ullrich. “But we staywith the sustainable aspect, which meansdoing the right thing. That’s what Shor is real-ly all about — it’s about local cuisine, andhaving sustainable and local vendors.”

The breezy restaurant, which features anexpansive lanai with stunning views ofWaikiki beach, presents Big Island Kulanastriploin ($36), made with 100 percent grass-fed beef. The proof is in the lean steak’s fuller,richer and slightly gamey flavor. Deliciouslyprepared peppercorn sauce accompanies thetender meat perfectly, along with Parmesanasparagus and mashed potatoes.”This is thehealthiest kind of beef you can have,” saysUllrich.

Another locally sourced meat sensation thatabsolutely bursts with flavor is Baby BackRibs ($14), made with Shinsato Farms pork.

These must-have ribs are prepared with thetenderest of small-rib cut meat. The succulentwonders have a smokey flair and are finishedwith a divine guava and hoisin glaze.

In true American-grill fashion, the estab-lishment focuses on serving the best inseafood as well. Plump, Garden-Isle shrimpgive Kauai Shrimp Scampi ($36) a flavor onlypossible from a fresh catch. The seafood iscombined with a marvelous marinara sauce,made the Italian way, where Kahuku tomatoesare slowly roasted to bring out their intenseflavor. Herb linguini, chopped garlic, onion, atouch of cream and fresh basil harmoniouslybring the meal together.

For a starter, or simply a lighter bite, tryPear Salad ($13), which presents younggreens, cucumber, macadamia nuts andMaytag blue cheese, which contrasts wonder-fully with the fruity pop of mango dressing.What gives this dish its refreshing flavor is

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T he pure philosophy driving Shor AmericanSeafood Grill’s island-inspired culinary creations issustainability — at no expense to the cuisine’s

flavor. In fact, it’s the local ingredients used throughoutthe Hyatt Regency Waikiki restaurant’s menu thatcontribute to an irresistibly fresh and appetizing diningexperience.

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‘Nalo greens. “Why use lettucebrought in from somewhere elsewhen you could eat locally?” addsUllrich.

The executive chef, originally fromGermany, brings his experience andtalents to 1-year-old Shor after havingworked as executive chef at GrandHyatt Tampa Bay and Park HyattHamburg in Germany. He alsoworked as chef de cuisine-tournant atthe Grand Hyatt Melbourne inAustralia, and chef de cuisine at HyattRegency Sanctuary Cove inAustralia. For the past seven months,he’s brightened the Waikiki eaterywith his culinary expertise.

“Hawaii has a wealth of flavors thatare not available anywhere else in theworld, and I am ready to be a part ofthis exceptional community,” addsUllrich.

The restaurant is taking food sus-tainability one step further as well. ToUllrich, doing the right thing not onlymeans using the best our local watershave to offer, but also ensuring that itis the appropriate time of year to uti-lize each fish. Additionally, support-ing as many local vendors as possibleremains an ongoing goal at Shor.

End your locally made meal withdelightful House-made ice cream($8). The creamiest of coconut sor-betto dazzles, while the ginger lycheeflavor refreshes. And a uniquelyyummy taste of the buttered popcornoption is an absolute must.

With a keen awareness of its role asa leader in providing delectable dish-es that will be sustainable for ourIsland home, Shor American SeafoodGrill gets the bigger picture — andmakes a mighty good meal, too.

Shor American Seafood GrillHyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa

Diamond Head Tower, third floor2424 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu

237.6145

Open daily: Breakfast, 6-11:30 a.m.; Dinner, 6-10 p.m.

House-made ice cream ($8) Kauai shrimp scampi $36

Big Island Kulana striploin ($36)

Pear Salad ($13)

baby bak choy, Maui onion kim chee, sweet and sourcucumbers, and peppers and onions escabeche.

“We grill and braise the short ribs for four hours untilit’s nice and tender,” Neff explains. The dish gives off asweet flavor with a little bit of spice.“Actually, this dish came about because Kalani is one

of my sous chefs and he likes braised meats, so we col-laborated to put this dish together,” he says.

Experience a meal “above” the rest at Top of Waikiki.You’ll be glad you did!

Top of WaikikiWaikiki Business Plaza

2270 Kalakaua Ave.923.3877

Tony Roma’sLastly, Tony Roma’s must make its mark on the ulti-

mate rib frenzy. With one location on Kalakaua Avenuein Waikiki and another on Kaonohi Street in Aiea, thisfavorite eatery is a renowned go-to spot for ribs. TheWaikiki eatery opened its doors to hungry diners in1980, and regional chef JP Choy has been cooking up astorm in the kitchen, catering to a plethora of palates.

“Our menu is so diverse — we have ribs, seafood andsteak,” says Waikiki general manager Grace Villagracia.“However, people still come here primarily for the ribs.”

And that's no surprise, because Tony Roma’s makesfinger-licking good ribs that are out-of-this-world.

According to Choy, the Waikiki eatery sells close to 300slabs of ribs per day, in fact.

Whether you choose to attack The Original Baby BackRibs (Roma Rack $24.99, Half Slab $18.59, Full Slab$28.99) — tender, lean pork loin meat, basted with TonyRoma's original sauce or your choice of one of therestaurant’s other delicious sauces — or St. Louis Ribs(Roma Rack $21.99, Half Slab $16.99, Full Slab$25.99), a larger, meatier cut of pork rib with more natu-ral marbling, finished with your choice of sauce — you’llbe begging for more. It’s so good! Tony Roma’s also spe-cializes in Bountiful Beef Ribs (three bones $21.99, fourbones $26.99) and Beef Short Rib ($26.99).

Raving about ribs, when I happen upon an “Alana vs.Food” moment, it’s all about Tony Roma’s combinationentrees. Give me a Star Studded Sampler, and I’m in ribheaven! Priced at $25.99, the eatery’s Star StuddedSampler is comprised of a sample of Original BabyBacks and St. Louis Style ribs with Carolina Honeysand Red Hots sauce, and Bountiful Beef. This truly isany carnivore’s kanak attack!

Or, the next time you’re at Tony Roma’s, you make thecall, and relish in the great taste of St. Louis Ribs andyour choice of barbecue chicken, South Miami friedshrimp, mahi mahi, grilled salmon, filet medallion orshrimp scampi. I personally love Baby Back Ribs andFilet Medallions Combo ($29.99).

I'll leave you with one final thought: Arrive early; theWaikiki establishment does not take reservations. However,free valet parking is available from 5:30 p.m. daily.

Tony Roma’s1972 Kalakaua Ave. (Waikiki),

98-150 Kaonohi St. (Aiea)942.2121 (Waikiki),

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IF YOU COULD SERVE FOOD TO ACELEBRITY, WHO WOULD IT BE ANDWHY? WHAT DISH WOULD YOU SERVE?Jackie Chan, of course! Not justbecause he is one of my favorites, butbecause we are from the same culture.Prior to energy drinks, we relied onfoods to give us energy, and a good potof soup can give you all the nutritionyou need and also rejuvenate the body.I would be proud to serve Jackie abowl of my paitan soup.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE DISH ON THEMENU? My favorite dish on the menu

is the Garlic Butter Salmon with apinch of salt, pepper and dried parsleypan-fried with butter and garlic, and asqueeze of lemon juice. It’s got to bemy favorite because I like seafood,especially salmon.

IF YOU HAD TO LIVE ON ONE TYPE OFFOOD FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE,WHAT WOULD IT BE? As an Asian, wegrow up eating rice. So if I had to liveon one particular food, Chinese foodwould be my best choice.

IS THERE A DISH THAT YOU CREATETHAT’S NOT ON YOUR MENU, BUTAVAILABLE UPON REQUEST? Peoplealways ask me what can I make, but thequestion is, what do you want me tomake for you? At my Cultural Plazalocation, I offer to make Tea LeafSmoked Duck, but I can also makesmoked chicken or smoked ribs. So it’sall about what the customer wants.

Ever wonder what goes onbehind the scenes at yourfavorite restaurant? Well,

much of the credit goes to themany chefs, owners and man-agers who work diligently dayin and day out to make sureHawaii’s diners have a favor-able culinary experience.

This week, Dining Outtracked down Curry Kingowner and chef Shane Yang,who found time to share appe-tizing morsels of informationwith us, including what fuelshis drive for good food.

Name: Shane Yang Title: Owner/Chef Restaurant: Curry KingTraining/education: Previously worked at Sumo Ramen, on a cruise ship andat various restaurants. I learned to cook on the job.

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If you’re craving sushi, but not sureexactly what will hit the spot, headdown to one of Genki Sushi’s 13 loca-

tions statewide (nine on Oahu, two onMaui, one in Kona and one on Kauai).

With more than 70 plates to choose from,there’s no doubt you’ll leave satisfied.

Dining Out caught up with Mark, Marissa,Maddex and Mia Simpliciano for lunch atGenki Sushi’s Ala Moana Center location.

Maddex and Mia are quite fond ofGenki’s Chicken Karaage ($2.80). “That’sthe reason we come here,” says Marissa.

With a wide variety of sushi and other ala carte items, Genki Sushi is a hit for peo-ple of all ages.

Mark Simpliciano: “I like the Hamachi($3.80) and anything spicy.”

Marissa Simpliciano: “Spicy TunaGunkan ($2.20) is a favorite.”

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Chai’s Island Bistro takes center stage forits state-of-the-art Pacific Rim cuisine,and under the direction of celebrity

owner and chef Chai Chaowasaree, this tanta-lizing bistro exudes a casual elegance all itsown. Yet here at Chai’s Island Bistro in AlohaTower Marketplace, it’s more than meets thepalate, as some of Hawaii's best entertainersgrab hold of the mic and woo the crowd withtheir amazing talents.

Best known for his work in the musical groupOlomana, singer/songwriter Jerry Santos will sere-nade Chai’s patrons May 17, with a performanceset to begin at 7 p.m. Santos has been a familiarpresence in Hawaii’s music scene for almost fourdecades and has been a recipient of many awards, including best male vocalist,composition, and best traditional and contemporary Hawaiian music.

“I really enjoy the way Jerry performs, he tells stories about his music andhis life. Then add Nalani as his hula dancer, and it makes an evening at Chai’scomplete,” Chaowasaree says.

Santos’ sweetserenadeBY ALANA FOLEN

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Ramen, curry, a perfect matchBy Alana Folen

Ready to slurp up astorm? Here atNagoya Ramen,

located in MililaniShopping Center, you’llfind many noodle fanaticsleaning over steamy bowlsof ramen filled to the brimwith savory soup, freshvegetables, tender morselsof meat and more.

Having recently openedits doors for business thispast February, NagoyaRamen warms up your soul(and most importantly yourbelly) with its temptingcomfort food.

“Everyone enjoys a goodbowl of ramen,” saysNagoya Ramen secretarySue Chen. “Our house spe-cial Nagoya Ramen issomething that our cus-tomers really love.”

Priced at $8.75, NagoyaRamen features a moundof ramen noodles, gar-nished with char siu, fish-cake, veggies, seaweed,egg and corn swimming ina savory, hot paitan soupbase. This house specialalso is served with a side of

chicken katsu for your din-ing pleasure.

“Paitan sauce is the mostpopular soup base, but wealso offer other brothssuch as miso, shio andshoyu,” she adds. “A lot ofpeople think we are onlyknown for our ramen, butwe want to make it clear

that our curry selectionsare just as good.”

In search of a substantialmeal? Go ahead and treatyourself to NagoyaRamen’s Mochiko ChickenCurry Rice ($5.25 mini,$7.25 regular). This heartyentree features a bed ofrice, smothered in a zesty

Japanese curry topped withever-so-tender pieces ofMochiko chicken.

If you want the best ofboth worlds, inquire aboutNagoya’s ramen and currycombos. Head chef StevenLin also specializes inMapo Tofu Ramen($6.50), Spicy BeefRamen ($7.25) and SpicySeafood Ramen ($7.50)for those who want to adda bit of spice to their life.

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Sway to the sounds of the next generation in Hawaiian music atHouse Without A Key, when Halekulani hosts guest musicians everyTuesday evening in May. These special musicians are recipients ofthe popular Na Hoku Hanohano Awards.

Things can move fast thesedays. And while that may befine most of the time, in the

hustle-bustle of daily life, some-times all you want is a comfortable,affordable, laid-back kind of placeto relax, rewind and have a bite toeat. You know, friendly, family-style, like having lunch at yourfavorite auntie’s house.

Shelly Seleni, owner of KapaCafe, wants everyone to know thatthey can feel likeohana here, and thefood reflects herisland roots. The cafeoffers unique kavablends, signaturesmoothies including aPoly Punch, andguava bread, taro rollsor spinach bread forthe sandwiches.

“What I'm trying todo is give customers ataste of the South

Pacific,” she says.But what if you choose not to eat

meat or fish? “We do have a BocaBurger,” Seleni says. Althoughyou’ve probably eaten many of thepopular meat-free patties, KapaCafe gives its Boca Burger ($5.50)an island twist, serving it on a tastytaro roll with lettuce, tomatoes,onions, sweet relish and a mangoketchup (add $2 for the combo,which includes chips and a soft

drink). You also can sub-stitute the abovemen-tioned guava bread forthe roll, or opt forspinach bread, whichKapa Cafe buys freshlymade at Nene GooseBakery in EnchantedLake. If your sweettooth is aching for atten-tion, Seleni recommendscomplementing yourmeal with one of KapaCafe’s popular smooth-

ies, or Pani Popo ($3) might hit thespot. It’s a traditional Samoandessert made with bread soaked incoconut milk and baked.

So the next time you need to getaway, take a break and goPolynesian at Kapa Cafe.

Contact Terri Hefner at [email protected]

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Terri Hefner

Kapa Cafe WHERE2810 Paa St., Honolulu,

CALL833.5272

HOURSOpen Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m

Yoshi is not your typicaltraditional Japaneserestaurant. The atmos-

phere alone is one that provokes amodern and trendy vibe. Theclean-cut décor is balancedthroughout, enticing feelings of

progressive comfortability. Themenu has come a long way. Yoshihas recently started to find itsidentity and rhythm when itcomes to its menu items.Previously, Yoshi primarily fea-tured yakatori, skewered-style

items, but then expanded and hasnow edited its menu, which likethe atmosphere is harmonized,offering dozens of appetizingselections.

“Recently we made the menusmaller. Before the customers

said the menu was too big and itwas hard for them to decide. Welove to have our customers enjoyour atmosphere and enjoy tradi-tional Japanese food,” says Yoshiowner Akinori “Aki” Hinose.

One of the eatery’s best-sellingitems is Garlic Ribeye Steak pricedat $18. The ribeye is first coated ingarlic before hitting the grill. It isthen sliced and lavished with thechef’s own house garlic sauce.Topped with onions and greenonions as well as deep-fried garlicchips, the steak is a pleasure tosight, scent and certainly taste.

Yoshi has a variety of sake,shochu, wines and specialtyliquors, if the mood tempts you.And Tempura Ice Cream ($5) is adelicious dessert choice that willnot overwhelm after a satisfyingmeal.

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CALL941.6891

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@tablesideKenny’s Restaurant

Agathering spot for locals, Kenny’sRestaurant takes pride in serving updeclious American classics and other

local creations. In fact, sous chef JamesDrewery has even brought some good, old-fash-ioned soul food to the mix. Kenny’s has beensatisfying stomachs for generations and is thetrue definition of comfort food. Kenny’sRestaurant is located in Kamehameha ShoppingCenter (1620 N. School St.) Call 841.0931.

Right: Sous Chef JamesDrewery with Penne Pasta with

Sun-dried Tomatoes andGrilled Chicken

Inset: Penne Pasta with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Grilled

Chicken ($16.99)

1 | Linda and Sherilynn Hubin,

and Selka Harvest

2 | Heipua Kaopua

and Kealoha Swatek

3 | Gio and Francine Schultz

4 | Sunny and Mike Luis

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With three locations on Oahu —Ward, Kahala and a lunchwagon parked at Sandy Beach

— Wahoo’s Fish Taco brings the flavorsof California-style Mexican cuisine to theIslands. Plus, Wahoo’s utilizes freshingredients, offering a healthy take on itsflavorful fusion food.

“We make all of our sauces, and wemarinate all of our meats,” says NoelPietsch Shaw, who co-owns the Oahulocations with her sister, StephanieGambetta. “It is really a pure, healthyproduct, and that’s kind of what our largefollowing of regulars appreciates.”

Among Wahoo’s most popular items isSeven Layer Salad ($7.75), which includesbrown rice, black or spicy Cajun whitebeans, cheese, guacamole, shredded lettuceand cabbage, salsa, and a choice amongfish, chicken, tofu or pork (add $3) or steakor shrimp (add $5). It also is served with aroasted pepper cilantro sauce.

Another customer favorite is WahooBowl ($10.75), which features flame-grilled fish, blackened or teriyaki. Thebowls can be served with ahee rice orbrown rice, and also include black beansor spicy Cajun white beans.

And if you’re coming to a place withthe words “fish” and “taco” in the name,chances are you’re going to want to try thefish tacos. And when you do, you’re goingto want more than one. You can get twoflame-broiled or blackened Soft Tacoswith fish for $7.30. The tacos are filledwith cheese, lettuce or cabbage and salsa

— all on top of a local corn tortilla.“We make a huge effort to do local,”

Pietsch Shaw says. “Our tortillas are local,our cabbage is local, our tomatoes arelocal, the green onions. So a large portionof what you get in a taco or a salad is actu-ally from Hawaii … That is important tous — to make things as fresh as possible.”

Wahoo’s also is the perfect place to findsome pau hana fun — especially duringits crowd-pleasing Taco Tuesdays, whichtakes place weekly at the Kahala location,starting at 5:30 p.m. On Tuesdays, tacosare just $2, and Primo beer is $2. Livemusic, which features a rotating set ofvarious bands, begins at 6:30.

The same deals also are available duringWahoo’s Wednesdays at Ward, whileWednesdays at the Kahala store are forFamily Night. On Family Night, a child caneat for free per every adult meal purchase.

Please note that all of these deals are fordine-in customers only.

If you are stopping by the Kahala loca-

tion for a drink after work, be sure to trythis month’s drink special — BlackRaspberry Paloma ($5), which is a layeredcocktail with tequila, fresh lime juice,grapefruit juice, black raspberry liquorand soda water. Each month, Wahoo’s atKahala (which has a full bar) mixes up anew $5 drink special.

For those who just can’t get enough ofWahoo’s, you can take it home with you.The restaurant offers party platters, a tacobar and even a full-service cateringoption. Catering starts for as little as $8per person.

Contact Christina O’Connor at [email protected]

For a restaurant chain that has more than 50locations spread throughout several statesacross the country, Wahoo’s Fish Taco has

modest beginnings. It was created in Newport, Calif., by

three brothers who had grown uphelping out in their parents’ Chineserestaurants, first in Brazil and later inCalifornia. In their spare time, theyoften travelled to Mexico on surftrips. They were inspired by the typeof cuisine they encountered on theirtrips — simple, light tacos made withfresh grilled fish. The brothers start-ed up just one taco shop, and its pop-ularity quickly spread throughoutSouthern California — and soon,throughout the country.

And although Wahoo’s is now abona fide chain restaurant, it hasstill stayed true to its origins by uti-lizing fresh, healthy ingredients.

“That is originally what got my sister and me interested in bringing therestaurant to Hawaii,” says Noel Pietsch Shaw, who co-owns the island’sthree Wahoo’s locations with her sister, Stephanie Gambetta.

The two were inspired to bring Wahoo’s tasty tacos to the Islands whenthey were living in Los Angeles.

“We got to know the company when we were living in L.A.,” says PietschShaw, “and we thought it would be a good fit for Hawaii.”

They opened up Wahoo’s at Ward in 2006, and the Kahala locationlaunched in 2010. In addition, there also is a lunch wagon based at SandyBeach Park.

“I think there is a market for people with busy lifestyles — for familieswhere both parents have careers — to get a quick product at a reasonableprice that is healthy for you,” she says. “We really value what we put in ourbodies, and we’d only want to be involved in a business that we can standby completely. And Wahoo’s is definitely that.”

Wahoo’s Fish TacoWard Gateway Center940 Auahi St., Honolulu591.1646

Kahala Korner4614 Kilauea Ave., Honolulu732.9229

Hours vary at different locations.Call for hours or visit Wahoos.com.

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Leah Friel photos

By Ali Resich

With baskets full offreshly bakedbread loaves and

baguettes lining the wallbehind a display case over-flowing with pastries anddesserts, the simple charmof a good old-fashionedbakery is what initiallydraws you into FenduBoulangerie at ManoaMarketplace.

With a second glance,you start to notice all of thebakery’s intricacies, such asthe artful way in whichFrench dark chocolate iscombined with tropical fruitand sprinkled with coconibs in a beautifully pre-sented Valrhona ChocolateMousse with Lilikoi Sauce($5.50), for instance.

“For me, it’s the bestchocolate in the world,”says chef and owner NielKoep when describing theFrench chocolate he whipsinto a delicate mousse forthe dessert. “It actually hassort of a fruity flavor andwell-defined chocolate fla-vor — not too sweet.”

Such attention to detailgoes into Fendu’s specialtybreads as well, made fromscratch every day. A heartymultigrain loaf, AmericanHarvest ($5.50 regular,$3.25 petite), is loadedwith wheat, rye, wholewheat, oatmeal, rye mealand bran, and bejeweledwith cranberries and

macadamia nuts. Koep puthis own touch on a BakingTeam USA (competitors inthe Baking World Cup)bread formula to create thisbeautiful loaf, which cele-brates the harvest ofAmerica.

While wholesome atheart, the bakery also hasexpanded its menu quite abit since opening in 2009.

Gourmet pizzas and sand-wiches now add to its cre-ative flair with CordonBlue Panini ($8.50)among the most popularchoices. Black Forestham, Swiss and Goudacheeses, farm-fresh toma-toes, sauteed sweet onionsand a hint of mayonnaiseare grilled between per-fectly crisp rustic buns,

made especially for thebakery’s sandwiches.

In the end, you knowthat Fendu Boulangerieexemplifies all the simplic-ity you want from a bakery— natural ingredients nur-tured into comfortingbaked goods — combinedwith an irresistible use ofinnovative flavors. All inall, it’s a taste you’ll comeback for.

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$40 per personfor Dinner

$15 per personfor Wines

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Atlantis Seafood & Steak2284 Kalakaua Avenue922-6868

La Palme D’orAla Moana Center - Mall LevelMountain Side, next to Shirokiya941-6161

Napoleon’s BakeryLocated inside of Zippy’s

AMERICAN

BAKERYFendu Boulangerie2752 Woodlawn Dr.Manoa Marketplace 988-4310

Larry’s Bakery4369 Lawehana St. (across Target in Salt Lake) 422-0059

Eggs n’ Things343 Saratoga Road923-EGGS (3447)

Waikiki Beach Eggspress2464 Kalakaua Ave(Aston Waikiki Circle)926-EGGS (3447)

Panya711 Queen St. 597-88801111 Bishop St. #4 536-8363Ala Moana Center 946-6388Royal Hawaiian Center 791-2969

Pearl City - Times Sq. SC 486-4467Kaneohe - Windward Mall 235-4467Hilo - Prince Kuhio Plaza 959-2600

Tropics Bar & Grill2005 Kalia RoadHilton Hawaiian Village (Ali‘i Tower)949-4321

IHOPWaikiki - 1850 Ala Moana Blvd 949-4467Waikiki - Kuhio & Lewers 921-2400 Camellia Buffet

930 McCully St.951-0511/0611

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1345 S. King Street

Corner of S. King St.

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Close to Ala Moana

Shpg Cntr & Wal Mart

TEL.942-4848www.fujio-food.com

Japanese Home Style Restaurant“Hinone Mizunone”

Please enjoy the KAMADAKIGOHAN

cooked completely by “Ogama”.

Choose from • Fried Oyster • Ebi Fry • Ahi Sashimi • Broiled SalmonChicken Katsu • Miso Butterfish • Karaage • Pork Ginger

Sizzling Hamburger Steak • Tempura • Tonkatsu and many more!

Bentos and assorted musubi available daily as well as ala carte specials

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

OPEN DAILY 11am-9pmLunch 11 am - 4 pmDinner 5 pm - 9 pm

Dinner Menu2 Choice

Teishoku Combo$17.75- $22.75

Dinner Menu2 Choice

Teishoku Combo$17.75- $22.75

Kissaten88 Piikoi St.593-1200

WHERE TO DINE

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

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

Five Star International BuffetRoyal Hawaiian Center, Bldg C, Level 3.380-9300

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

Kapa Cafe2810 Pa’a St, #1A833-KAPA (5272)

Little Village Noodle House1113 Smith St.545-3008

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

Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine 590 Farrington Hwy.692-9880CATERERS

Makittii2380 Kuhio Ave.923-2260

Royal Hawaiian Center, Bldg. C, Level 3 | 380-9300Lunch 11:00a-2:00p, Happy Hour 2:00p-5:00p, Dinner 5:00p-10:00p

Open Daily | Full Bar | Validated Parking

Hawaii’s only Gourmet Buffet15% OFF Dinner*

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1137 11th Ave • 737-19372222 S. Beretania St. • 941-4400

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Mililani Shopping Center • Open Daily 10am-9pm625-9999

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Honolulu Hawaii 96817

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Waipahu, Hawaii 96797

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PEARLRIDGE98-150 Kaonohi St.

808.487.9911

WAIKIKI1972 Kalakaua Ave.

808.942.2121

www.tonyromas.com

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WHERE TO DINEOn On at McCully1110 McCully St.946-8833

ON ONat McCully

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

Henry Loui’s2850 Paa St.833-3728

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

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

JJ Bistro & French Pastry3447 Waialae Ave.739-0993

Kakaako Kitchen Ward Centre1200 Ala Moana Blvd596-7488

Big City DinerKailua 263-8880Kaimuki 738-8855Pearlridge East 487-8188Waipio 678-8868Ward Center 591-8891

Kenny’s Express Hawaiian BBQRoyal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 2nd floor922-9333

Kenny’s Restaurant1620 N. School St.841-0931

Maple Garden /Yen King909 Isenberg St.941-6641

Mandalay (The)1055 Alakea St.525-8585

Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant5724 Kalanianaole Hwy.377-5566

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

735-5544

DIM SUM GRAD LUNCHEON Chinese Chicken Salad • Hong Kong Dim

Sum Assortment • Mongolian PorkChops • Shrimp Taro Basket • Boneless Minute

Chicken Cake Noodle • Steamed Rice • Almond Float$169 per Table of Ten

2012 GRAD LUNCHEON MENUChinese Chicken Salad • Cantonese RoastDuck • Hunan Tofu • Sweet Chili Flounder

Filet • Braised Boneless Beef Shortribs • Sauteed Kai Lan with Garlic • Shredded Chicken Noodle

$179 per Table of Ten

2012 GRAD DINNER MENUDeluxe Appetizer Platter • Wintermelon Chicken Soup • Roasted Garlic Chicken

Curry Seafood with Golden Haupia • HunanTofu • Braised Beef Shortribs with Taro

Prawns with Fresh Asparagus$239 per Table of Ten

MOTHER’S DAYSunday, May 13th

HONG KONG DIM SUM INT’L BRUNCH BUFFET

Adults $24 • Seniors $23 • Keikis (5 to 12) $12PRIME RIB, SEAFOOD INT’L

DINNER BUFFETAdults $28 • Seniors $27 • Keikis (5 to 12) $14

Choice of Two: • 2pc Shrimp & 2pc Vegetable Tempura• Miso Butterfish • Chicken Katsu• Chicken, Beef or Pork Teriyaki• Chicken Karaage • Salmon (plain, salted or teriyaki)• Sashimi or Unagi add $2 more to meal price

Includes Miso Soup, Cold Tofu, Tsukemono, Gyoza and Tea.........$12.95

Mothers receiveFREE Cake or

FREE Rose

Sunday, May 13th

1st Course: Soup or Mixed Greens2nd Course: Appetizer Trio

3rd Course: Choice of• Baked Salmon Wellington

• Opaka Fettucini4th Course: Choice of

• Pan Seared Pork Tenderloin• Grilled New York Steak Brioche5th Course: • Dessert of Choice

Bistro &French Pastry

Bistro &French Pastry

$28 plus taxper person

Treat Your Father to a Special 5-Course Meal!

NOW TAKING RESERVATIONS FORFATHER’S DAY!

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

Roast Prime Ribof Beef $1750Scallops & Shrimps $1450

Chicken Marsalaon Pasta $1350

Sunday, May 13, 2012

11A.M. till Midnight

Complete Dinners IncludeSalad Bar, Strawberry Short

Cake, and more!

Eggs BenedictRoyal $1050

Restaurant price: $6.75. Offer valid May 1-31, 2012. Prices slightly higher at Kahului. No substitutions. Offer not valid with any other promotional offers/discount cards. Other restrictions may apply. No purchase necessary for giveaway, see stores for details.

MAY 1-31

MIND, BODY & SEOUL!ENTER TO WIN

GIVEAWAYMIND > Kindle Fire (1 winner)

BODY > 1 of 4 Spa Packages from Heaven on Earth

SEOUL > Trip for Two to Seoul, Korea or 360,000 HawaiianMiles

NEW! Spaghetti withTurkey Meat Sauce

$5.75 Available from 10:30am

while supplies last

FastFood

Mother’s Day special menu items served from 10:30am while supplies last.

Choice of Grilled Salmon &Garlic Butter Shrimp Combo(pictured) or Prime Rib

Choice of Brownie Delite,Bread Pudding Ala Modeor Red Velvet Cake Ala Mode

Mother’s Day Dine-InSpecials Menu

May 11th - 13th Zippy’s Dine-In Restaurants Only

Sun-Thu 10:30am-10:30pm; Fri/Sat 10:30am-Midnite1113 Smith St. 545-3008

Reservations recommended

Mother’s Day Special Set MenuAla Carte menu also available

Watercress Tofu Salad with Miso DressingImperial Scallop Soup

Peking Duck with Steamed BunsSalt & Pepper Jumbo Shrimp

Sizzling Black CodTangy Orange Pork Chops

Shitake Mushroom with Steamed Choy SumShredded Roast Duck Mushroom E-Mein

Dessert of the Day for GuestsChoice of Dessert for Moms

(for 10 people)

(for 4 people)

$262$120

2 hours Free Parking in rear

May 11 - 13 Only

WHERE TO DINEKit N Kitchen1010 University Avenue942-7622

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

Pagoda1525 Rycroft St.948-8356

Restaurant Epic 1131 Nuuanu Ave.587-7877

Rainbow Drive Inn3308 Kanaina Ave.737-0177

Le Cacao Bistro3441 Waialae Ave.626-5368

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

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

Opulicious946 Coolidge St.943-8885

Shiro’s Saimin HavenWaimalu - 98-020 Kam Hwy. • 488-8824Waipahu - 94-256 Waipahu Depot St. • 676-2088Ewa Beach Shp. Ctr. - 91-919 Fort Weaver Rd. • 689-0999

Shore Bird RestaurantOutrigger Reef on the Beach922-2887

Tony Roma’sWaikiki -1972 Kalakaua Ave. • 942-2121Aiea98-150 Kaonohi St. • 487-9911

Wailana Coffee House1860 Ala Moana Blvd.955-1764

Zippy’s Call the one nearest you

Willoughby’s(inside Ohana Honolulu Hotel) 3401 N. Nimitz Hwy837-5932

D I N I N G O U T | M A Y 1 3 - 1 9 , 2 0 1 2 | 2 3

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

Cannot be combined with any otherpromotions. Cannot be used for privateparties. No holidays. Must presentcoupon. Expires May 31, 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

An “air”larious dining experience with ono food and FUN balloon art!

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exp. 5/31/12

$6.95PORTABELLAMUSHROOM

BURGER

TERIPORKPLATE

or

943-8885 946 Coolidge St. (across Moiliili Long’s)Mon-Fri: 10am-8pm • Sat: 10am-3pm • Sun closed

$5.95($1 more for combo)

Offer valid on dine-in orders only. Must present coupon. Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons. Exp 5/31/12

WESTRIDGE SHOPPING CENTER • 488-4900(Next to Makino Chaya) 98-150 Kaonohi St., Aiea

Mon-Sat 10am-10pm • Sun 10am-8pm

facebook.com/phomylienhawaii

Military w/ID receive 10% OFF

May SpecialSeafood Salad $4.99

Call 677-7744 to order or visitwww.acateredexperience.com for more info.

Special Graduation Menus start from $8.95 per person,OR Create Your Own Graduation Menu from$10.95 per person! (Minimum 25 guests, delivery fees may apply.)

CELEBRATE YOUR GRADUATE’S ACHIEVEMENT.

beachhousewaikiki.com • 921-4600 • Complimentary valet parking.

A fi ne steak. A fi ne experience.

tender moments

of bliss.

filet mignon,10 ouncesA prime cut from the tenderloin of beef,

exceptionally textured and uniquely tender.

featuring a variety of Hong Kong Style Dim Sum, soups, salads,

stir-fried entrees and desserts

1055 Alakea St. 525-8585

$28.99 Adults$24.99 Seniors (60 and older)

$17.99 Children (3-12)

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

Excluding all coupons and other discounts. Dine-in only.Free Parking Mon- Fri after 5pm & All Day Sat & Sun

Sittings at 5:00pm & 7:00pm

featuring Roasted Pig, Snow Crab Legs,Prime Rib, Peking Duck, soups,

salads, desserts and more!

$20.99 Adults$17.99 Seniors (60 and older)

$13.99 Children (3-12)

Sittings at 9:30am, 11:30am & 1:30pm

MOTHER’S DAYSunday, May 13, 2012

DIM SUM BRUNCH BUFFET DINNER BUFFET

Hoku’sThe Kahala Hotel & Resort, Lobby Level5000 Kahala Ave739-8760

WHERE TO DINEGREEK

The Fat GreekKaimuki - 3040 Waialae Ave. 734-0404Ala Moana - Makai Market 949-2120Waikiki - 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

Plumeria Beach HouseThe Kahala Hotel & Resort, Beach Level5000 Kahala Ave739-8760

FRENCHFine Dining Burgundy1006 Kapahulu Ave739-5000 Il Lupino

Royal Hawaiian Center922-3400

ITALIANTaormina-Sicilian Cuisine227 Lewers St.926-5050

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1 FREE Shrimp Tempura

1 FREEShrimp Tempura

HanakiJapanese Cuisine

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 order when you bring inthis coupon, 1 per person

Expires 5/17/12

MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, & THURSDAY ONLY

May 11-13, 2012• Shrimp Risotto Croquette • Clam Chowder Soup• Osso Buco

Braised Veal Shank OR

Trio Shrimp Spaghetti • Chocolate Mousse

OPEN TIL MIDNIGHT!MARKET CITY SHOPPING CENTER

2919 KAPIOLANI BLVD., #218 735-3888

Also available PASTA • BURGERS • SALADS • SANDWICHES

Special4-Course

Meal$23.95per person

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor

restaurantsuntory.com

922-5511

RESTAURANT

SUNTORY

Lunch Buffet(11:00AM-2:00PM)Daily ..................$10.95

Dinner Buffet(5:30pM-8:30PM)Weekends/Holidays..$12.95Monday – Friday ........$11.95

Restaurant Hours: 10AM - 9PM

Call for Reservations 487-6662 or 486-7410

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

ROYAL PALACER E S T A U R A N T

Special Party Menu - $185.00 per table of 10-Scallop Soup -Whole Peking Duck w/ Steamed Buns -Salt & PepperShrimp -Seafood Combination w/ Mixed Vegetables -Sweet & Sour or

Steamed Fish Filet -Cold Ginger Chicken -Live Lobster with Ginger onionor Black Bean Sauce (2pc.) -House Special Cake Noodle -Steamed Rice

Offering Buffet (25 Items to choose from)& Sit Down Menus

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

• CONVENIENT PARKING

*DISCOUNTS/COUPONS NOT ACCEPTED ON MOTHER’S DAY

• LUNCH $20.95 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

• DINNER $29.95 2:30 PM -10 PMKAL BI, SIRLOIN, CHICKEN,

SPICY PORK, FRESH SHRIMP

MOTHER’S DAYSPECIAL BUFFET

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

Saikoro Steak • Teriyaki Chicken Gomoku Chirashi • Assorted Sashimi

Spicy Ahi • Okara Potato Salad Side Salad • Miso Soup • Dessert

“Our Lau Lau— House Made!”Chef/OwnerRussell Siu

Luau with a twist!May 27th, 2012 • 6:30pm

Served Family Style • $35++BYOB • No Corkage Fee

Call for reservations596-7488

Kaka‘ako KitchenWard Centre

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Nouvelle LuauPicnic on the LanaiPicnic on the Lanai

Nouvelle Luau

HO HO Chinese Cuisine590 Farrington HwyKapolei Marketplace

692-9880

ALL-YOU-CAN-EATCrab Legs & MayonnaiseShrimp Dinner Buffet

Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Prices starting at$11.95 per person

200-300 Capacity

WHERE TO DINEKobe 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

Romanos Macaroni GrillAla Moana CenterHookipa Terrace356-8300

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 591-5600

Katsu3008 Waialae Ave.734-2222

Paesano Ristorante ItalianoWaimalu Shopping Plaza98-1277 Kaahumanu St.(across from Safeway)485-8883Manoa Marketplace2752 Woodlawn Drive988-5923

Curry KingWard Warehouse1050 Ala Moana Blvd. #1400591-8855

Chinese Cultural Plaza100 N Beretania St.538-1151

Genki SushiKukui Grove 808-632-2450Maui Mall 808-873-7776Lahaina 808-661-0333Kona 808-327-6776

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

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

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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. Expires 5/31/12. 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 5/31/12. Must present coupon.

Lobster $1299with purchase of Full Price EntreeValid 5-10:30pm

Lobster $1299with purchase of Full Price EntreeValid 5-10:30pm

1303 Rycroft Street | Honolulu | HI 96814 (808)596-7555

www.choisgarden.com

$7.99$7.99

Open

7Days

Lunch Specialsstarting from Served Daily 10am-3pm

Lunch Specials

©20

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Valid at Participating Locations:Waikiki (Ala Moana), Hilo, Pearl City, and Windward Mall

Valid at Participating LocationsWindward Mall 235-4467

Pearl City 486-4467 • Hilo 959-2600Waikiki (Ala Moana Blvd) 949-4467

Waikiki on Kuhio 921-2400www.ihophawaii.com

PERFECTFOR MOMS, DADS,

TEACHERS & GRADS!

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BUY A $25 GIFTCARD & GET $5 OFFYOUR NEXT VISIT

BUY A $25 GIFTCARD & GET $5 OFFYOUR NEXT VISIT

Ala Moana Center 947-8818

Graduation Menu• Roasted Meat Appetizer Platter

(Roasted Duck, Char Siu, Bean Curd Roll)• Mixed Seafood Soup• Dynasty Style Golden Fried Chicken• Chef’s Special Style Black Pepppered Beef Tenderloin• Steamed Fish Filets w/Ham & Vegetable in a Lotus Wrap• Shrimps with Garlic, Chili & Pepper in a Ocean Basket• Shanghai Pak Choy & Virginia Ham in Supreme Broth• Yeung Chow Style Fried Rice• Dessert of the Day

$238For Tableof 10

$15.95 Complete Dinner

$11.45 Complete Lunch& after 10:30 p.m.

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL

947-2836Open 7 Days • 2700 So. King St.

Sapporo & Kirin (large) $5.75after 10:30pm

New Hours 5:30 - 6:45pm

947-1688 Hong Kong Style Dishes

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

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

Panda Cuisine

Valid 5PM – CLOSE

$10.99ONLY

FREE DESSERT OF THE DAYWITH DINNER!

While supplies last


$4.99/ea

LIVE Small Abalone

Live Lobster

w/purchase of entrée. Dine-in only.

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

WHERE TO DINE

Tanaka of TokyoEast, in King’s Village • 922-4233Central, in Waikiki Shopping Plaza922-4702West, in Ala Moana Cntr-Hookipa Terrace945-3443

KOREANSushi 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 & Delicatessen2746 Kaimuki Avenue732-1656

Sushi Company 1111 McCully Street 947-5411

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

Sakura Terrace Japanese Cafe1240 South King Street 591-1181

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

Makino Chaya98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

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

Odoriko Japanese Restaurant2400 Koa Ave.923-7368

Choi’s Garden1303 Rycroft St., Honolulu. HI596-7555

Yoshi1427 Makaloa St.941-6891

Choon Chun Chicken1649 Kalakaua Ave.447-4492

Yakiniku Million626 Sheridan St.596-0799

Red House In Honolulu835 Keeaumoku St. #I-101 B • 944-0088

MEXICANWahoo’s Fish TacoKahala • 4614 Kilauea Ave.732-9229Ward • 940 Auahi St.591-1646

BYOB

your bill with this ad.10% off

Cannot combine w/other discounts. Exp. 5/17/12.

2700 S. KING ST.(near 7-11 at King St. / University)FREE Parking at Moiliili Post Office lot

M-TH 4PM-MIDNIGHT • F-SUN 4PM-1AM

951-7878

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ALA MOANA CENTER

MALL LEVEL, MAUKA

NEXT TO VICTORIA’S SECRET

946-6388

“Laksa”

House Noodle

and Panya

Iced Fruit Tea

ContemporaryDining

AIEA • 484-222298-150 Kaonohi St.

HONOLULU • 589-2299510 Piikoi St.

TWO GREAT LOCATIONS!

Dear Moms,Thank You!

Love, Ichiriki

www.samchoyhawaii.com

Like us on Facebook forSpecial Deals & Offers

580 Nimitz Hwy.545-7979

SUNSET DINNER SPECIALFor the month of May,take advantage of our . . .

• Not valid on Mother’s Day or combinable with other offers or promotions

• Does not apply to menu items under the shellfish heading.

• Orders must be placed by 6:00 p.m. • Not valid for take-out orders

Start your day at Sam Choy's. . .Join our Breakfast Club

and receive a discount off of your breakfast check and earn credits for a

complimentary breakfast

5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.Receive 20% OFF

of the food portion of your check

Call 545-7979

Recognize your graduate's accomplishment by celebrating this milestone in our private banquet room.Special graduation buffet menus available

May SpecialsMay SpecialsMay SpecialsMay Specials

Red Velvet Cake & Red Velvet Cupcake

Red Velvet Cake & Red Velvet Cupcake

Best “Japanese Style”Shabu Shabu in Hawaii

Mon-Sat 11am-2pm (last call 1:30pm)Dinner Nightly 5pm-10pm (last call 9:30pm)Validated Parking • 1221 Kapiolani Blvd. • 597-1655

Shabu Shabu or any Sukiyaki Setfeaturing our special sukiyaki sauce. Exp. 5/17/12

Shabu Shabu or any Sukiyaki Setfeaturing our special sukiyaki sauce. Exp. 5/17/12

Sunday, May 13thMother’s Day Specials

1131 Nu‘uanu Ave • 587-7877Reservations Recommended • Validated Parking Available

Special Brunch Menu $28 • 10am-2pm COURSE ONE: SALAD Cobb Salad StackCOURSE TWO: CHOICE OF ENTRÉEAngus Beef Meatloaf ‘Loco Moco’or Miso Glazed Wild Salmonor Pesto Grilled Pork ChopCOURSE THREE: DESSERTStrawberry Tres Leches Cake

Special Dinner Menu $39 • 5pm-9pmCOURSE ONE: SALAD Grilled Caesar BruschettaCOURSE TWO: APPETIZERPan Roasted Curried ShrimpCOURSE THREE: CHOICE OF ENTRÉEBacon Wrapped Filet Mignonor Lump Crab Crusted Wild Salmonor Moroccan Spiced Rack of PorkCOURSE FOUR: DESSERTChocolate GanacheMenu Items Are Subject to Availability. No Substitutions on Menu Items.

WHERE TO DINE

Pho My Lien98-150 Kaonohi St. 488-4900

VIETNAMESEBangkok Chef1627 Nuuanu Ave. • 585-88392955 E. Manoa Rd. • 988-0212900 N. Nimitz Hwy. • 536-8570

THAI

3660 on the Rise 3660 Waialae Ave.737-1177

Keo’s Thai Cuisine2028 Kuhio Ave.951-9355

Shabu Shabu House1221 Kapiolani Blvd597-1655

Shabu Shabu KIng2700 S. King St.951-7878

The Ocean House Restaurant2169 Kalia Rd., Outrigger Reef Hotel923-2277

Nuuanu Okazuya1351 Nuuanu Ave.533-6169

Thai Village1286 Kalani St. #104 • 845-455494-1040 Waipio Uka St.#15 • 678-287894-673 Kupuohi St. #B105 • 676-0843

Saigon Cuisine1408 Liliha St. 521-6888

Fukuya Delicatessen & Catering2710 S. King St. • 946-2073

Thai Town Cafe1311 N. King St. #F-06842-4049

PACIFIC RIM

SEAFOOD

SHABU SHABU

Hanaki RestaurantManoa Marketplace2756 Woodlawn Drive988-1551

SHOR American Seafood GrillHyatt Regency Waikiki Beach2424 Kalakaua Ave.923-1234 ext. 59

OKAZUYA

F or a vast array of deliciousKorean cuisine and a fun do-it-yourself yakiniku experience,

look no further than Yakiniku Million.The eatery, which opened in 1989, pro-vides its customers with a variety ofbarbecue (yakiniku), soup, noodle andmixed rice plates.

For the next month, YakinikuMillion is having a special on itsDried Pollack Soup ($7.95 from11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; $10.95 from 2p.m. to midnight). The soup wasfirst introduced April 20 and hasgarnered a positive responseamong customers, according tomanager Diana Paik, and it willbe the eatery’s special until May20.

“Most Korean people knowabout it (our soup),” says Paik.“The soup includes pollack fish,green onions, eggs, a specialsoup base and daikon radish.”

Since it first opened in 1989,Yakiniku Million has been pop-ular among both locals andKoreans alike.

“Our clientele is about 70 per-cent local people and 30 percentKorean,” says manager AngelaPark.

“We’re popular because wegive good (sized) portions andthe price is very good; it’s rea-sonable,” echoes Paik. “Everymeal you order comes withseven side dishes. The averageprice is about $47 for bar-beque/yakiniku for two peopleand regular plates are around$12.”

When it comes to the eatery’smost popular dishes, Paik men-tions the O Jing Eo Chi-ke($14.95) — squid stew — and

Mool Naeng Myun + Bi BimNaeng MyunKal Bi + Kal Bi($28), a combination dish com-prising buckwheat (black) noo-dles in a chilled special soup,buckwheat (black) noodlesmixed with a spicy sauce andbarbecue short ribs. The latterdish is especially popular duringthe hot summer months, accord-ing to Park.

“During summertime, thecombination dish is popular,”she explains, “because it’s hotoutside and the soup is chilledand refreshing.”

Also popular is Kal Bi Tang($10.95 regular, $15.95 large),which is frequently ordered byboth locals and Koreans.

“It’s a short ribs soup, and wehave a regular and large por-tion,” Paik confirms.

During dinner, the managerssay that many customers orderYakiniku, and others order avariety of side dishes and sharethem family-style. Yakiniku SetsA, B and C are available ($46.95for two people) with a variety ofmeats, including beef brisket,seasoned kal-bi, sliced porkbelly, beef tongue and barbecuechicken. Other popular items onthe Yakiniku menu include

Yangnyum Kal-Bi ($24.95) —shoyu-marinated short ribs —Bul Go Gi ($22.95), or marinat-ed sliced beef, and Chicken($22.95).

If customers find YakinikuMillion too crowded at any par-ticular time, takeout is wel-comed — even for barbecueitems.

“Everything (on the menu) isavailable for takeout,” Angelasays. “Takeout prices are thesame as dine-in prices.”

Yakiniku Million also pro-

vides lunch specials from 11a.m. to 2 p.m., with dishes rang-ing from $5 to $10 on its menu.Park points out that locals usual-ly enjoy entrees including Kal-bi, Beef and Chicken Plate($12.95) and Meat-Jun andChicken Plate ($9.95). Koreancustomers frequently order dish-es such as Mool Naeng Myun($7.95) — buckwheat blacknoodles in a special, chilled soup— Oo-e Mool Naeng

Myun ($7.95), buckwheat blacknoodles in a special chilled soupwith cucumbers; and Bi BimNaeng Myun ($7.95), buck-wheat black noodles with aspicy sauce.

For those wondering whereto park at this popular eatery,Paik says that parking is avail-able in the back of the restaurantor on the street in front of therestaurant.

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YAKINIKUMILLIONWHERE: 626 Sheridan St., Honolulu

CALL: 596.0799

HOURS: Open daily, Sunday-Thursday,11 a.m.-midnight, Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 a.m.

NOTES: Parking in back ofrestaurant or street parking available

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1 Manager Diana Paik 2 Mool Naeng Muyn ($28) 3 Kal Bi (part of a set, $28) 4 Bi Bim Naeng MyunKal Bi (part of a set, $28)

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Story by KELLI SHIROMA // Photos by NATHALIE WALKER

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