Hawaii Dining Out 19 Sep 2010

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Manager Michelle Scalaand operations managerDavid Shigaishi

Taking a Walk on the Lighter,Greener Side of the Menu

One of the questions people

continually ask me these

days is,“Does your jobcome with a gym membership?”The answer is “no,” and shocking-

ly so. You would think that sweat-

ing out the surplus of calories

would be part of the 9-to-5 job

considering that my assignments

require devouring everything in

sight — from french fries and

desserts to pancakes, steaks and

other sinfully delicious items.

This week, however, photogra-

pher Leah Friel and I decided to

take the “healthy” route and set

our stomachs on a much lighter

option: salads.

Not wanting to opt for the usual

“mixed-greens salad,” I settled on

somewhat of an ethnic approach

when it came to sampling these

vegetable creations. Having had

some of the freshest salads while

traveling around the world —

including in

Greece and

Thailand —

and having just

returned home

from San

Antonio, Texas,

which has a

great Latino

influence, it’s

only fitting that

I take you read-

ers on a world-

ly journey of

salads right

here at home. You’ll soon notice

that the chefs at the following

establishments have taken the

concept of salad to an entirely dif-

ferent level — one that goes

above and beyond “Ono, You

Know” status. And you’ll come to

realize — if you haven’t already —

that eating healthy doesn’t have

to be boring at all.

Having only entered the restau-

rant scene a little more than a

month ago, 11th Ave. Mexitlan

Grill is already spicing things up

in Kaimuki, bringing a dash of

authentic Mexican cuisine to this

blossoming neighborhood. Chef

Francisco Dominguez is originally

from Mexico City and came to

Hawaii seven years ago. With 18

years of experience, he cooks up

some of the best Mexican food in

town while adding some local flair

to his cuisine. All dishes are

derived from the chef’s own

recipes and the portions are

huge. The Mariachi Burrito

($10.95) and the Mama Mia

Burrito ($11.95) are top sellers,

but it was Dominguez’s selection

of salads that impressed me most.

Choose from an original Green

Salad ($8.50) or the Chicken

Caesar Salad ($8.50), or feast on

the BBQ Chicken Salad ($8.50)

made with grilled chicken breast

marinated in a sweet guava barbe-

cue sauce tossed with lettuce and

tortilla strips. I had the Taco Salad

($8.50), a crispy flour tortilla shell

filled with your choice of chicken,

beef or ground beef, lettuce, car-

rots, cucumbers, salsa, gua-

camole, black olives, Monterrey

cheese and sour cream; along

with my personal favorite, the

Fish Orange Salad ($9.50) featur-

ing mahi mahi with a special

orange sauce, lettuce, carrots,

Monterrey cheese and crispy

wonton strips. The mahi mahi

just melts in your mouth and

the mix of textures and flavors is

beyond compare.

“I travel to Mexico once a year

to keep up with the cuisine. It’s

also important that everything

is made fresh, everything about

my food is different,”

Dominguez says.

Also, treat yourself to a sweet

Horchata, but make sure you

don’t ruin your appetite on the

fresh, warm tortilla chips and

fire-roasted salsa made from

scratch. Let me tell you, that’s

way easier said than done. Take a

break from reality and escape

south of the border — everything

at this charming abode is muybueno!

11th Ave.

Mexitlan Grill

1137 11th Ave.

(11th Ave. Atrium)

737.5678

Located just steps away from

the beautiful sands of Waikiki

beach is the oceanfront Mai Tai

Bar at The Royal Hawaiian, a

Luxury Collection Resort. Named

after the famed tropical cocktail,

the legendary Mai Tai Bar offers

an exclusive beach and bar expe-

rience all in one. There’s nothing

more relaxing than sitting back on

the beach taking in the surf while

enjoying the finest cuisine and

sumptuous hand-crafted cock-

tails right at your fingertips — my

definition of paradise. Ono for

Mai Tai Bar at The Royal

Hawaiian Hotel

11th Ave. Mexitlan Grill

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EDITORJo McGarry

Phone: 783.1060JMcGarry@

staradvertiser.com

SALES MANAGERSandi Sakaguchi

Phone: 342.8802

Fax: 529.4898

SSakaguchi@

staradvertiser.com

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Top Left: The author dips into the SurfSalad ($35) and Fire Grilled NY Steakwith Cafe de Paris ($28) at the Mai TaiBar at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel.Above: The Taco Salad ($8.50)served at 11th Ave. Mexitlan Grill.

Words by Alana Folen | Photos by Leah Friel

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It’s been about eight years sinceOcean House opened its beauti-fully renovated, glass-and-wood-

paneled doors to reveal one of thebest views in all of Waikiki. But atleast once or twice every day, some-one will walk through the doors andask operations manager DavidNagaishi how long the restauranthas been there.

“It happens all the time,” saysNagaishi, a veteran of the diningscene in Honolulu. “Guests take a

look at the room, the beachand the view, and they can’tbelieve they haven’t beenhere before.”

One thing is for sure,however: Once you stepinside Ocean House,you won’t forget yourfirst impression. And

even if you are a savvydiner and know

about therestaurant’s

elegant din-ing roomand well-priced din-

ner menu, chances are anOcean House breakfast issomething you’ve not yetexperienced.

It’s partly the cooling, plan-tation-style décor of whitewood, ceiling fans and tropical floralprints that help set the Ocean Houseatmosphere. Still, the menu pricing andthe use of quality ingredients make theexperience all the more enjoyable.

“We try to keep the pricing fair,” saysNagaishi. “We want local people to comeand enjoy the food and the atmosphere.”

At night, the dinner menu features freshisland selections, including Crab StuffedMahimahi($28.50), Parmesan CrustedOpah ($29.50) and Fire Roasted

M o n c h o n g($29.50), as wellas an impressiveselection ofseafood dishesthat includeSeafood ClamBake ($29.50),Seafood CoconutCurry ($24.50)and MusselsMarinara ($25.50),in which New Zealand mussels and clamsare sautéed in olive oil, garlic and lemonjuice, then served over marinara linguine.Fish and seafood dishes you’d expectfrom a restaurant sitting right on one ofthe world’s most famous beaches, butshow-stopping prime rib, too? Turns outthat Ocean House has some of the best.Salted, seasoned and simmered for eightto 10 hours, the signature prime rib isserved in a variety of styles, includingpulehu style with garlic and herbs($29.50) and blackened, seared andtopped with a sweet Creole sauce($29.50).


Far Left: With manager Michelle Scaladoing the honors, fresh fruit is served in a

pineapple and topped with granola andyogurt. Top Left: Operations manager

David Nagaishi Above: An award-win-ning loco moco. The secret, according to

Nagaishi, is the New York strip/filetmignon/hamburger base. Bottom Left:

Traditional eggs Benedict comes withcrab as part of the breakfast menu.

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Ocean House’sRise Shinewith

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But while dinner at Ocean Houseis elegant and often solidly booked,breakfast remains something of ahidden secret.

I stopped by last week for a FreshFruit Sunrise ($10.95) — half apineapple filled with berries, melonand seasonal fruit, and topped withGreek yogurt, honey and granola —and had a chat with Nagaishi aboutOcean House’s appeal. Our conver-sation quickly got around to thetopic of a favorite local breakfast,the loco moco. Ocean House hasone that rivals almost any other inthe Islands. I realize that’s a prettybig statement, but where else isyour hamburger patty made of FiletMignon, Prime Rib and N.Y. Steak?

Nagaishi’s enthusiasm is notice-able when talking about the dish.“Firstly, our loco moco won the‘Loco Moco Smackdown inWaikiki,’” he says, proudly. “It’smade from the trimmings of FiletMignon, N.Y. Steak and Rib Eye.There’s all the tenderness and theflavor.” He pauses for effect. “And

then there’s the gravy.Don’t even bother call-ing it sauce or juice, oranything other thangravy. It’s a wonderfulgravy.”

Topped with two eggs(any style), a scoop ortwo of rice and somelightly fried onion strips,and you might be look-ing at the loco mocobreakfast of all time.Unless, of course, youconsider the OceanHouse Prime Rib Hash.

“Oh, that’s so good,”Nagaishi says.“Sometimes, our chefmakes it as a special. Hetakes the slow-roastedprime rib with garlic salt and pep-per and he makes the leftovers intoa patty. We fry it and serve it on topof his pepper jack cheese sauce.”

I venture that it’s not exactly a“get-up-and-go” kind of a breakfast,like fresh fruit and granola, I say,

and he laughs. “No, no, you’re right. It’s more a

‘relax-and-go-back-on-the-beach-and-think-about-dinner’ kind of athing,” Nagaishi says.

But on a breakfast menu with adozen or so items, there’s lots ofvariety — including dishes forhealthy eaters, fruit lovers andvegetarians. There’s everythingfrom freshly made Belgian Waffles($11.95) to Omelets ($11.95),Steak and Eggs ($11.95) Blue CrabCake Benedict ($13.95) and aHawaiian Frittata ($12.95).

“We have the items that wethink are our best,” says Nagaishi.“Some are nice, down-home-typeof dishes. Others are a bit moreup-market like Eggs Benedict or

Blue Crab Benedict, and then wehave local-style dishes like the locomoco and the hash.”

Parking is simple — there’s valetand validated parking out front atOutrigger Reef on the Beach — andthe spacious dining room is perfectfor early morning business meet-ings, family reunions or showers.“We can easily accommodate largeparties,” Nagaishi says. Just callfirst to make sure the dining roomisn’t full.

If it’s been way too long since youtook some time with family andfriends to enjoy a leisurely break-fast and quality time, head to OceanHouse, where an only-in-Hawaiibreakfast experience awaits.

?JoasK

Dear Jo,I was reading your arti-

cles on tipping and I’minterested on what youthink about tipping ontakeout food.

The kitchen staff still hasto cook the food and some-one has to pack it. Should Itip or not when I order myweekly take-out?

Mike W.

Mike, Most polite restaurant

staff will tell you that tip-ping is not expected ontakeout food. But it isappreciated. And certain-ly if you’re ordering take-out for a large group,they’re going to be doingalmost as much work as ifyou’re in the restaurant. Itrather depends onwhether you subscribe towhat I call the “baristaphilosophy” or not. Thebarista philosophy man-dates that you grosslyover tip every time some-one smiles, tells you tohave a nice day or passesyou a freshly ground cupof coffee in a recycledpaper cup. Why are youtipping people who pouryou cups of coffee? Andwhy is making a cup ofcoffee any different frommaking and packagingyour take-out order?

If you regularly patron-ize the same takeoutrestaurant and know thestaff well, then tip when-ever you use their servic-es. Do you really wantthem thinking of you asthe neighborhood cheap-skate?

But here’s a questionfor you: If you’re tippingat the coffee shop, andtipping on takeout, wheredo you stop? What aboutthe guy at McDonald’swho speedily bags upyour Big Mac, or thesweet girl at Safeway whohelps at the checkout?

I think one of the rea-sons I get so many ques-tions about tipping isbecause most peoplewalk a thin line betweenguilt and extreme embar-rassment when it comesto leaving money for thestrangers who servethem. When in doubt,leave a tip.

Have a food orwine question? Ask Jo by e-mailing:jmc [email protected] tune in to Table Talk every Saturday at 10 a.m. on KHVH 830 AM.

Left: The Fresh Fruit Sunrise($10.95) has berries, melon and

seasonal fruit inside half a pineapple.Top: An ocean view and freshly

made waffles offer an outstandingstart to the day.

Where:Beachfront in theOutrigger Reef on the Beach, Waikiki

Call:923.2277

Website:oceanhousewaikiki.com

Ocean House Restaurant

on the menu

Kochi celebration meansdelicious dinner dealsY

ou’ll find a menu

to suit almost all

local tastes at

Kochi Restaurant and

Lounge. This month,

there are special dishes

to celebrate the restau-

rant’s three-year

anniversary, including

free rice sets (rice and

miso soup) with early

bird meals.

Birthday dinners at

Kochi are free — as long

as you take two friends

and they order an

entrée each — and you

don’t have to be there

on your birthday. You

can give yourself an

early or belated treat

and take advantage of

the restaurants five-day

rule.

“We honor the free

birthday entrée for five

days before or for five

days after a guest’s

birthday,” says co-

owner Denise Takara.

But whether you’re

salivating for sushi,

craving the loco moco

or wanting a fix of oxtail

soup, make sure you

order the signature

dessert before you

leave. Deep Fried

Haupia Fritter ($6.95) is

a soft, creamy home-

made haupia covered in

deep-fried, golden-crisp

batter and served with

ice cream and chocolate

sauce. The Kochi cre-

ation goes down as one

of the city’s sweetest

sensations.

Other notable

desserts on the Kochi

menu include the

Flourless Decadence

Chocolate Cake ($7.50),

a ridiculously rich and

gooey dessert served

with a raspberry coulis.


Left : Denise Takara withsome of the latest sushibar offerings at Kochi.Above: This one-of-a-kind dessert featureshomemade, deep-friedhaupia drizzled withchocolate sauce andserved a la mode.

Kochi Restaurant and Lounge Where:1936 S. King St. Honolulu

Call: 941.2835

Website:kochihawaii.com

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While it’s time tocelebrate the fallharvest, most of

us won’t be outside gath-ering crops. Instead, we’llbe celebrating the fullmoon festival at localChinese restaurants.

At Hee Hing, pastrychefs are already in thethroes of mass productionof some of the city’s mostsought-after mooncakes.

“Our head chef, Mr.Ching, has been makingmooncakes for more than20 years,” says Hee Hinggeneral manager DavidKoc.

All of the Hee Hingmooncakes are bakedfresh at the restaurant,using the freshest home-made lotus preserves, redazuki bean paste and

oven-roasted nut filling.No lard, and freshlysourced ingredients(wherever possible) makefor a high-quality, highlydesired cake.

Choices includewhite lotus paste, redlotus paste, coconutand red azuki bean.But the most popularcake at Hee Hing isby far the GoldenVirginia Ham with

roasted melon seeds,almonds, sesame seedsand macadamia nuts.Such is the popularity ofthe specialty cakes thatthey’re shipped to theMainland, Canada andHong Kong every year.

“We make thousandsand thousands of moon-cakes,” Koc says, “butevery year the No. 1 seller

is the roasted melon,almond and sesame seedswith macadamia nut.”

Cakes are baked withwhole egg or half, and canbe pre-ordered for pick upat the restaurant.

Hee Hing also cele-brates the Moon Festivalwith a special menuserved until Wednesday,Sept. 22.


Hee HingRestaurant

Where:449 Kapahulu Ave.

Call:735.5544

Website:heehinghawaii.com

Peking Duck • Imperial ScallopSoup • Roasted GarlicDungeness Crab • ChickenOyster Sauce • FreshAsparagus Speared withPrawns • Chinese Broccoli withMinced Flounder • MongolianPork Chops • Braised E Meinwith Duck Breast • SteamedRice • Fresh Baked Hee HingMooncakes

Cost:$229 per table of 10

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Above Left: BonelessMongolian Pork Chopsare reason enough to tryHee Hing’s MoonFestival menu. AboveRight: Freshly mademooncakes are on saleat Hee Hing untilWednesday’s full moon.

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In a restaurant climate that’s cloudy atbest, and a state of disaster at worst,Restaurant Suntory is weathering the

economic storm with remarkable forti-tude.

“We are really lucky to be so busy,” saysrestaurant manager Aki Peters, who tellsof thriving lunch crowds and a vibrantdinner scene. It helps that Suntory has areputation for high-quality ingredientsand excellent food that spans threedecades in Hawaii. To celebrateits 30th anniversary, there’s a 30percent discount on the dinnermenu that begins this week andruns until the end of the month.

“It’s a way of celebrating andthanking the customers,” saysAki of the special discount.

There are three distinct diningexperiences at RestaurantSuntory: the “Washoku” area,where a large menu selection isoffered in a room overlookinglandscaped gardens, with a viewof the Royal Hawaiian Hotel; theteppanyaki room, where sizzlingplates of lobster, steak andseafood are served daily forlunch and dinner; and an inti-mate sushi bar, where dinersenjoy first-rate sushi from thehands of experienced sushichefs.

“When you walk in or call, we’ll askwhere you want to sit,” explains Aki, “andwhat kind of food you want to eat.”Washoku offers more traditional Japanesedining and includes the $48 Nagomi (a tra-ditional Japanese course of appetizer,assorted sashimi, chawanmushi, blackcod miso yaki, fresh green salad, assortedshrimp and vegetable tempura, steamedrice, miso soup and ice cream) and the$58 Irodori (an appetizer course followed

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Top left: Traditional Washoku meals are popular atdinner. Top: General manager Nobuyuki Aoyami,left, with restaurant manager Aki Peters. Above:Two large black tiger shrimp and vegetables makeup the Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura ($13.50)Right: The renovated dining room as a wonderfulview of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. Top Right:Takashi Oikawa has an eye for fresh sushi.

On its 30th anniversary,Restaurant Suntory says‘mahalo’ to customersthis month by offering a30-percent discount ondinner. | By Jo McGarry

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by fresh sashimi based on the HonoluluHarbor catch, seasonal mini hot pot, assortedshrimp and veggie tempura, salad, sushi anddessert).

Washoku Entrees all come with salad,steamed rice and miso soup, and popularchoices include Shabu Shabu Gozen ($34),Wafu Steak Gozen ($32) and Sashimi andTempura Gozen ($33).

“People who want Washoku are looking forthe traditional Japanese dining experience,”says Aki, “and those who want to sit at thesushi counter pretty much know what theywant. And customers can sit in the diningroom and order sushi, too, if they want. It’s allOK.”

The third dining room at RestaurantSuntory is devoted to teppanyaki, but don’t goexpecting vegetable cutting tricks or knife-throwing chefs.

“We don’t do the show,” says Aki with asmile. “That’s one of the things that a lot ofpeople like. We just focus on the quality andnothing else.”

Certainly the teppanyaki menu is impres-sive, with live Big Island abalone and liveMaine lobster served alongside filet mignon,sirloin steak, shrimp, sashimi and fresh localseafood. The Gourmet Suntory Course ($120)also offers foie gras as part of the menu.

There’s an impressive emphasis on the useof local ingredients, and top-quality meats andseafood.

Lunch specials, offered daily, are a hugedraw, with the dining room filled by localsfrom nearby offices.

“We offer a $12 special lunch every day,”says Aki, “and a special that often sells out assoon as the restaurant opens.”

There’s an impressive emphasis on localingredients in this Japanese restaurant, wherequality reigns. Alongside the fresh island fishand free-range chicken, you’ll find organicshoyu, the finest quality black Angus beef,Hawaiian sea salt, high-quality tempura oil,local tomatoes and locally farmed greens andvegetables.

Those planning on taking advantage of the30 percent anniversary dinner discountshould expect a crowd, but also expect fast,friendly service.

“Sometimes it gets really busy,” says Aki,“but we’re happy to be able to keep up thequality and the service at every meal.”

In addition to owning and operating successfulrestaurants, the Suntory group also owns Japan’soldest distillery, built in 1923 by Suntory founder

Shinjiro Torii. The distillery sits outside Kyoto in anarea famous for its clear, mountain waters.

Using malted barley, yeast and copper pot stillsbased on Scottish models, the whisky is first dis-tilled then stored in a variety of Spanish, Japaneseand American oak casks. Yamazaki Single Maltwhisky has garnered awards around the globe, andat Restaurant Suntory, special bottlings are storedin crystal decanters for customers.

You’ll find the 12-year-old Yamazaki to be a light-bodied whisky with a warm, honeyed finish. It’s sim-ilar in style to a classic Speyside (Scotland) malt.

The Yamazaki Single Malt Whisky

RestaurantSuntoryWhere:Royal Hawaiian Center, Third Floor, 2233 Kalakaua Ave.

Call:922.5511

Website:restaurantsuntory.com

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Above: New Kobe Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar owners Lynn and Roy Nakamura join withthe Rev. Tatsuo Muneto in the ceremonial untying of the maile lei during a blessing ceremony Oct.

13 at the restaurant site along Ala Moana Boulevard. Inset: The highly coveted Kobe EmperorSteak (12 ounces) is served alongside scallops and a shrimp appetizer.

1 | Ian Decastro and Kalindi West, with Taylor and Chris Lucero 2 | Bryant and Cindy Akiona 3 | Teppanyaki

chef Branen Yamamoto 4 | Jeff, Nikki and Maddie Choi 5 | Keoni and Jennifer Haole 6 | Emily and Kris

Masumoto, with Teppanyaki chef Lester Nishida, Kiana Masumoto and Dillon Matsuda

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KobeJapanese Steak House

Every meal is a culinary delightwhen dining out at Kobe JapaneseSteak House & Sushi Bar. With new

owners Roy and Lynn Nakamura aboardand talented teppanyaki chefs on handto prepare delicious steak, chicken andseafood dishes, as well as provide spon-taneous comic relief, Kobe figures to re-main a hit among hungry patrons foryears to come. Call 941.4444.

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foodie fare

Golden PalaceSeafood

As far back as the ancient

Xia and Shang Dynasties

(2000 B.C. to 1066 B.C.), the

people of China would pay

tribute to xi yue, the moon,

through legend and cere-

monies. In fact, one of the

most important holidays in

the Chinese calendar year

is the Mid-Autumn Festival.

The Mid-Autumn Festival

traditionally is held on the

15th day of the eighth

month in the Chinese calen-

dar, when the moon is at its

fullest and roundest. On

this day, families and

friends gather and cele-

brate the end of the sum-

mer harvest season and

arrival of winter by eating

mooncakes together under

the light of the moon.

This year’s Mid-Autumn

Festival falls on Sept. 22,

and in honor of the long-

standing custom of joviality

and family, Golden Palace

Seafood is offering a special

menu for parties of 10 for

$168.

The meal includes gener-

ous portions of Roast Meats

and Jelly Fish Platter,

Seafood Scallop Soup,

Peking Duck, Crispy Skin

Chicken, Abalone with

Black Mushrooms, Sea Bass

with Choy Sum, Salt and

Pepper Shrimp, two live

Maine Lobsters and

steamed rice. There also

will be a gift of one box of

homemade mooncakes — a

flaky, moon-shaped pastry

filled with a rich combina-

tion of lotus paste and egg

yolk — for each table to

enjoy.

The Moon Festival spe-

cial menu price and free

mooncake offer is valid on

Wednesday only, but these

food items and more

(including its famous dim

sum) are available at regu-

lar prices all year round.

Golden Palace Seafood

111 N. King St.

521.8268

Street and garage parking

Open 7 a.m.-10 p.m. daily

On On at McCullyChinese Restaurant

On On at McCully is a

true family restaurant.

Cowan and Faith Wong

established On On more

than 26 years ago, and

today continue to run the

successful Chinese restau-

rant with help from their

son Norman and daughter

Julia.

The Cowans also consid-

er their loyal batch of cus-

tomers part of the ohana. In

fact, many diners at On On

have been eating there since

it first opened nearly three

decades ago in Kapahulu.

So what keeps folks com-

ing back again and again?

The On On Famous Cake

Noodles, for starters, which

come in different variations

of beef, chicken, seafood

and tofu. But according to

Norman, the best seller is

the Minute Chicken Cake

Noodle, a generous portion

of sliced boneless chicken

seared tender and served

with choi sum over a bed of

saimin cake noodles fried

just right for that elusive

crispy-chewy texture. This

month the Minute Cake

Noodle is specially priced

at $7.25 (regular price

$9.50).

Another great special to

take advantage of this

month is a Dinner for Four,

a spread of Beef Broccoli,

Crispy Gau Gee Mein,

Oyster Sauce Chicken, Ma

Po Tofu and Char Sui Fried

Rice for $39.95. It’s perfect

for busy families on the go

that want to eat together

but don’t want to bother

with cooking or cleaning

up.

For families a bit larger

than four, there also is a

Dinner for 10 for $189 —

Scallop Egg Soup, Chinese

Chicken Salad, Honey

Walnut Shrimp and Peking

Duck with Homemade

Steamed Buns, prepared by

the Wong men from an old

family recipe.

And for those big local-

style family get-togethers,

On On’s private banquet

room can accommodate up

to 60 people. Parties up to

200 can reserve the entire

restaurant (with advance

notice). Reservations for

holiday and New Year’s par-

ties are being accepted

now.

Those who can’t dine in

have the option of ordering

their favorite plates to go.

Just call ahead for takeout.

On On also caters, with free

delivery in the Honolulu area.

On On at McCully ChineseRestaurant

1110 McCully St.946.8833

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Left: Golden Palace Seafood

will honor the Moon Festival with

special menu prices and free

mooncake. Top: The Minute

Cake Noodle ($7.25) at On On

is one dish that keeps cus-

tomers coming back for more.

Above: The Honey Walnut

Shrimp is part of the Dinner for

10 ($189) special at On On.

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something fresh and vibrant in

flavor, I immediately sought out

the Mai Tai Bar’s array of salads.

The Fire Grilled N.Y. Steak with

Cafe de Paris is a masterpiece of

avocado, papaya salsa, tender

steak glazed in a Kona Coffee BBQ

sauce with hirabara farm greens

with a white balsamic vinaigrette

dressing ($28). Although only

served at dinner, this zesty com-

bination of protein and veggies is

exactly what my body needs to

refuel itself after an all-day surf

session. The Kona Coffee BBQ

sauce is absolute perfection.

Seafood lovers will rejoice in the

Surf Salad ($35), fresh baby

greens tossed with local sea

asparagus, avocado, heart of

palm, heirloom tomatoes and

topped with succulent lobster

tail, prawns and scallops. A

creamy tarragon vinaigrette

accompanies the salad and can

be poured on to your liking. The

Grilled Mahi Mahi Salad ($24) is

another dish that never ceases to

amaze me, with its

Hirabara Farm greens in a

white balsamic vinaigrette,

avocado and papaya salsa

and togarashi aioli. Now

you can eat clean without

sacrificing taste. Of course,

I can’t leave out the Big

Island Cobb Salad ($18),

complete with chicken

breast, sharp Cheddar, avocado,

heirloom tomato and bacon

mixed with an herb vinaigrette

(crumbled bleu cheese is avail-

able upon request).

Mai Tai Bar

Royal Hawaiian Hotel

2259 Kalakaua Ave.

923.7311

My most memorable travel

experience to date was to Athens

and Santorini, Greece, last sum-

mer. The views and ventures to

the Parthenon and Acropolis

were spectacular, and although I

ate very well, I loved the fact that

everything was healthy and fresh

— from the Greek salads to the

Moussaka, spinach pies, lamb

Souvlaki and homemade meat-

balls. Therefore, when I found

myself at The Fat Greek, located

on the corner of Waialae Avenue

and St. Louis Drive in Kaimuki, I

knew I was in for a treat. The 100-

seat restaurant, which includes

garden dining, is doing a fabulous

job at the dine-in/take-out busi-

ness. Chefs Daryl Oppenheimer,

Gil Crisostomo and J. Gallardo

have perfected the art of

Mediterranean cuisine and plan

to open another establishment in

Waikiki sometime soon.

“If you want to eat healthy, this

is the place to do it,” Gallardo

says, adding that Greek food, as in

all Mediterranean diets, focus on

fresh vegetables, fish, lean meats,

fresh herbs and spices, lemons

and olive oil. The fixed menu con-

tains a plethora of mouth-water-

ing possibilities along with the

ever-changing daily specials on

hand. The chefs were nice enough

to prepare a special Watermelon

Feta Cheese Salad ($7) that had

never been served before.

According to them, my review of

it would determine its placement

on the menu — and honestly, it

was spectacular! I hope to see it

on the menu sometime very soon.

It consists of mixed seasonal

greens tossed in a creamy vinai-

grette and adorned with juicy

bite-sized pieces of seedless

watermelon sprinkled with just

the right amount of feta cheese.

The combination of the saltiness

and creaminess of the cheese and

the sweetness of the watermelon

is comparable to the perfect pair-

ing of peanut butter and jelly.

“The watermelon is

refreshing and it cleanses

the palate,” Gallardo states.

“It’s a good starter course.”

Yet, I believe the salads are

big enough to order as a

main entree, and The Tuna

Special Salad ($8) is not one

to go unnoticed. “It’s not

your typical tuna and mayo

mix,” Gallardo says. “We

use lemon juice, olive oil,

capers, olives and other

special ingredients, and

serve that over our house

salad with our own spicy

dressing.” Also, you can

never go wrong with the

original Greek Salad ($7),

served with romaine let-

tuce, tomatoes, onions,

cucumbers, red bell pepper,

feta cheese and Kalamata

olives with the house dressing.

Isn’t it ironic how The Fat Greek

can make you skinny? Enjoy!

The Fat Greek

3040 Waialae Ave.

734.0404

This Manoa Valley eatery is

ever-bustling with hungry diners

in search of a guilt-free meal

that’s both bursting with flavor

and healthy for you. Co-owner

Mary Su and her team are always

cooking up the best in Thai cui-

sine that leave customers com-

ing back for more. Open for

almost two years, Su knows

what everyone is after.

“The Pad Thai, Thai Green

Curry and Yellow Chicken Curry

are favorites,” she says. “The sal-

ads, too.” And after spending

some time in Thailand during the

hot summer months, I can attest

that a fresh papaya salad is the

perfect way to beat the heat (tem-

perature-wise of course — the

fact that your mouth may be on

fire is a different story).

Su says her Papaya Salad

($6.75) is made with green

papaya, chili peppers, garlic

cloves, long beans and tomatoes

with crushed peanuts, finished off

with the in-house special

tamarind sauce. Papaya salad is

always a hit among Thai locals.

If you can handle the heat, the

Mango Salad ($7.25) consists of

shredded mango with carrots,

shallot, Chinese parsley, chili pep-

pers and cashew nuts, again

paired with tamarind sauce.

“We always use fresh ingredi-

ents that a lot of people love. We

can get very busy!” The portions

are large enough to share, but if

you still have room, the Shrimp

Salad ($7.95) is another appetiz-

ing possibility. Bangkok Chef also

is located in Nuuanu with a Nimitz

location set to open soon.

Bangkok Chef

2995 E. Manoa Road

988.0212

Bangkok Chef

The Fat Greek


ono, you know

– From page 2

Left: Grilled Mahi Mahi Salad

($24) at the Mai Tai Bar.

Right: The Watermelon Feta

Cheese Salad ($7) at The Fat

Greek Bottom Right: The

highly delectable Mango Salad

($7.25) at Bangkok Chef.

eat this validation

Winner of many

awards for “best

okazuya in

Honolulu,” Fukuya, a clean

yet simple local-style deli,

attracts a daily crowd of

regulars and a growing

number of new foodies —

all tempted by the original

dishes and decades-old

family recipes.

Soft, salty noodles,

crispy fried chicken, beef

teriyaki and gorgeous offer-

ings of pastel-colored hand-

made mochiko, chow fun

and tender, sweet miso but-

terfish make for a rainbow

display of irresistible

food. Items that have

been on the menu for

less than 30 years

(like the fish burgers

or potato hash) are

referred to as “new”

menu items. Others,

like miso butterfish, shrimp

tempura, mochiko chicken,

kurome, shoyu chicken,

namasu, spring rolls and

shirae, have been on the

menu for more than 70

years.

On On Chinese

Restaurant at

McCully has been

home to favorite local

dishes like Honey Walnut

Shrimp and Minute

Chicken Cake Noodles for

more than 26 years.

Weddings, birthdays

and family reunions are

easily accommodated in

the spacious dining room,

and at lunchtime, On On

offers a varied taste of its

extensive menu in the

form of daily specials and

combination plates. From

Soft Duck with Won Ton

Noodle Soup on Mondays,

to Sea Bass Fillet with

Ginger Onion Rice on

Fridays, the daily lunch

specials and plate lunch-

style combos offer great

value.

We stopped by to ask

customers Robert and

Angelique Buckman what

they’d recommend from

the menu.

Robert:“I’d say that the favorites

are definitelythe crispychicken, theoyster chick-

en and the lunch specials.The lunch specials are awe-some because they give youa taste of a lot of the foodon the menu without order-ing every dish. Today wehave sweet and sour beefbroccoli, won ton, noodles,rice and lup cheong.

“You get a little bit ofeverything on one plate,and it’s an easy way to tastethe food.”

Angelique: “Today I’m having the

ginger chicken; it’s one ofmy favorites. I love thecake noodle, too, but reallyall of the food here is sogood.”

FukuyaDelicatessenand Catering Where:2710 S. King St.

Call: 946.2073

Deli Hours:Wednesday through

Sunday, 6 a.m.-2 p.m.

Website:fukuyadeli.com

On OnChineseRestaurant Where:1110 McCully St.

Call:946.8833

Website:ononhawaii.com

Fukuya still serving upfamily favorites

On OnChineseRestaurant

Left: Furikake musubi,chow fun and crisp,fried chicken are justsome of the myriad ofoptions at Fukuya.

what we’re eating at...

Left: Robert, Tyand AngeliqueBuckman enjoy-ing their favoritedishes.

‘‘Since placing our ad and coupon in Dining Out, we

noticed a 10 percent to 15 percent increase in cus-

tomers. Most of them live in the neighborhood and

are senior citizens. They bring the coupon in and say,

‘We’ve got to try your pho; we’ve got to try your spring

rolls.’

“Yes, the ad worked. We’re really happy.”

Sandy Lin, Pho Kitchen owner


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A fi ne steak.A fi ne experience.

A

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the rest.

wagyunew york strip,

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This Australian, kobe-style beef

is farm raised with meticulous care.

It is exquisitely marbled and

extraordinary in texture.

Masterfully grilled to draw

out its remarkable flavors,

this steak provides a juicy,

tender and absolutely satisfying

treat for your palate.

Ingredients:

List A

• 2 cups Chinatown roasted duck

(boneless)

• 1/2 cup fresh shiitake mushrooms,

sliced

• 1/4 cup green onions, sliced

• 1/4 cup Chinese parsley, sliced

• 2 cups bean sprouts

• 1 tablespoon roasted sesame seed

• 1 1/2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce

• 1/2 tablespoon Siracha chili sauce

• 1/2 tablespoon garlic chips

List B

• 16 pieces lumpia wrappers

• 1 egg wash

• some vegetable oil, for deep-fried

spring rolls

• 1 cup mango and tomato salsa

Preparation:

• Combine all ingredients from list A

and mix it well. Set aside and sepa-

rate into 16 portions.

• With the lumpia wrapper, add mix-

ture to center and roll like a spring

roll (see package for instructions).

• Preheat the oil to 350 degrees and

fry lumpia until golden brown.

Serve with fresh tomato mango

salsa.

Fresh Tomato Mango Salsa

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons diced, ripe mango,

about 1/4 inch

• 2 tablespoons diced tomato,

about 1/4 inch

• 1/2 tablespoon chopped onion

• 1/2 tablespoon chopped Chinese

parsley

• 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice

(optional)

• 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

• 1/2 tablespoon sugar

• salt and Tabasco, to taste

Preparation:

• Mix all salsa ingredients together.

Serve as condiment with Duck

Lumpia.

recipe

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Yakiniku Camellia Buffet2494 S. Beretania St.

944-0449

Makino ChayaAloha Tower Mkt place 585-6360

Westridge Mall 486-5100

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951-0511/0611

La Palme D’orAla Moana Center - Mall Level

Mountain side, next to Shirokiya

941-6161

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952-9200

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955-0555

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2919 Kapiolani Blvd

735-3888

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CHINESEMandalay (The)1055 Alakea St.

525-8585

Maple Garden/Yen King909 Isenberg St.

941-6641

A Catered Experience94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd.

677-7744

Happy Day Chinese Restuarant3553 Waialae Ave.

738-8666

Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square524-1628

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

Hee Hing Restaurant 449 Kapahulu Ave.

735-5544

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BibasHale Koa Hotel, 2055 Kalia Road

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Angelo Pietro Honolulu1585 Kapiolani Blvd. #10

941-0555

Golden Palace SeafoodRestaurant111 N. King St.

521-8268

Don Ho’s Island GrillAloha Tower Marketplace 528-0807

Hot Pot Shabu Shabu1518 Makaloa St.

942-5008

Duck Yun820 W. Hind Dr.

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Mon-Sat 10:30am-9pm; Sun 12n-8pm

AUTHENTIC KOREAN DISHESFeaturing

Black Goat Pot Stew & Pork Bone with Potato SoupLunch Specials & Plates

starting at $5.99

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

AUTHENTIC KOREAN DISHES

449 KAPAHULU AVE., STE. 101735-5544

WWW.HEEHINGHAWAII.COM

Peking DuckImperial Scallop SoupChicken Oyster Sauce

Roasted Garlic Dungeness CrabAsparagus Speared with Prawns

Chinese Broccoli with Minced FlounderMongolian Pork Chop

Braised E Mein with Shredded DuckSteamed Rice

Fresh Baked Mooncake

$229 Table of Ten (Reg. $252)

Let Us Do the CookingMandarin Potsticker • Lemon Chicken

Chinese Chicken Salad • Beef w/Ong Choy• Wok Grilled Prawns

• Ma Po Tofu • Steamed Rice

$49 for four (reg $59) Available daily until 6:30 pm

This coupon required. Expires September 25, 2010

Fresh Baked Hee HingMOON CAKES

Now until September 22, 2010

CELEBRATE THE MOON FESTIVALSeptember 18 thru September 23

Bringing you the finest in Japaneseinfluenced French pastries. Over 35

different varieties of delicious,ultra fine pastries in Hawaii. Ala Moana Center-Mall Level,

Mountain side, next to Shirokiyawww.lapalmedor-usa.com

941-6161

580 Nimitz Hwy.

545-7979

ENJOY BREAKFAST!50% off second entrée with

purchase of one breakfast entrée*9 am to 10:30 am daily

ENJOY LUNCH!50% off second entrée with

purchase of one lunch entrée*10:30 am to 11:30 am

ENJOY DINNER!50% off second entrée with

purchase of an dinner entrée*5 pm to 6 pm

ENJOY HAPPY HOUR!50% off second appetizer with

purchase of an appetizer*5 pm to 6 pm

ENJOY SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET!Complimentary champagne or mimosa

with adult buffet*discount will be applied to lowest price entrée or appetizer;offer cannot be combined with any other promotional offer;

celebration ends on September 25, 2010.

ANNIVERSARY SPECIALNew York Steak and Maine Lobster

$25.95 (reg $33.95)

FREE GYOZA(3 pieces)

with purchase ofany regular orders.

2pm - 6pm

677-5388 94-050 Farrington Hwy. • Waipahu, HI 96797

ton tonramenF I N E R A M E N H O U S E

The Best Soft Rib Ramen in Hawaii! “NO MSG”

Ribs are slowly cooked over 8 hours until tender and juicy,original Japanese Style. Ramen is served in garlic shoyu

base with traditional half cooked egg. You must try it!

Try our Signature Dish….The Royal Platter – Serves 24 Lamb Chops, 8 Garlic Shrimp, Greek Salad, Greek Fries, Hummus, Pita Bread, Baklava.BYOB (no corkage fee)3040 Waialae Ave (corner of St. Louis & Waialae) 734-0404

Open daily 11am-10pm • take-out and catering available

www.fatgreek.net

WaikikiLocation

Coming Soon!

1450 Ala Moana Blvd. Suite 4240, Honolulu, HI 96814 | 808.356.8300

201 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa, HI 96738 | 808.443.5515

Fresh. Simple. Authentic.

WHERE TO DINEFAMILY DINING

IHOPWaikiki - 1850 Ala Moana Blvd • 949-4467

Waikiki - Kuhio & Lewers • 921-2400

Pearl City - Times Sq. SC • 486-4467

Kaneohe - Windward Mall • 235-4467

Hilo - Prince Kuhio Plaza • 959-2600

Wailana Coffee House1860 Ala Moana Blvd.

955-1764

Zippy’sCall the one nearest you.

FINE DINING

Hy’s Steak House2440 Kuhio Ave.

922-5555

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

Sam Choy’s BLC580 N. Nimitz Hwy.

545-7979

Top of WaikikiWaikiki Business Plaza

2270 Kalakaua Ave.

923-3877

Stage Restaurant1250 Kapiolani Blvd.

237-5429

Kit N Kitchen1010 University Avenue

942-7622

Kani Ka Pila Grille2169 Kalia Rd, Outrigger Reef on the Beach

924-4990

Kenny’s Restaurant1620 N. School St.

841-0931

Kenny’s Express2nd Floor

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center

922-9333

Panya Bistro • Bakery • BarAla Moana Center

Mauka - Mall Level

946-6388

Ranch House, The449 Kapahulu Avenue, 2nd Floor

737-4461


WhereMornings

AreBreathtaking

at the Colony Surf

Announcing Michel’s 1st SundayChampagne Brunch Every Month!

New Menu Changes Monthly!

PLEASE CALL FOR RESERVATIONS

�Hot Jazz Harpist Shareen, experience the gentle crashing waves,pure ocean breezes and awesome beauty of Hawaii.

…Only at Michel ’s~ FREE VALET PARKING ~ ENTERTAINMENT NIGHTLY ~

2895 Kalakaua Ave. • 923-6552 • www.michelshawaii.com

FOR BANQUETS & PRIVATE PARTIES CALL 728-3463

See YouSundayOctober

3rd!

Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square by Times Supermarket

524-1628

Excludes set menus; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, CharSiu & other specials. Not to be combined with any

other offer. Expires 9/30/10.

Credit Card Sale Only(With Coupon)

Hong Kong Dim Sum &Regular Menu Items

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

15% OFF(Charge) • 25% OFF(Cash)

Dim Sum & Reg. Menu Dine In Special!

10% OFF(Charge) •15% OFF(Cash)

15% OFF Roast Pork, Roast Duck & Char Siu

15% OFF

Celebrating 10Years!

Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)

10% OFF

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Avenue

738-8666

Must present couponExpires 9/30/10

Excludes set menu; Not to combined with any other offers.

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

1-Choice Teishoku & Ala Carte menu also available

Dinner Menu2 Choice

Teishoku Combo$16.75

Dinner Menu2 Choice

Teishoku Combo$16.75

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

Now taking reservations for Lunch & Dinner

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

Now taking reservations for Lunch & Dinner

1345 S. King Street

Corner of S. King St.

& Sheridan St.

Close to Ala Moana

Shpg Cntr & Wal Mart

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

Ready made Bentos available daily

Japanese Home Style Restaurant“Hinone Mizunone”

Please enjoy the KAMADAKIGOHAN

cooked completely by “Ogama”.

Lunch 11 am - 5 pm; Dinner 5 pm - 9 pmClosed Sundays

Come hungry. Leave happy.ALA MOANA BLVD. • KUHIO AVEPEARL CITY • KANEOHE • HILO

Ala Moana (Free Parking)

$4.99Starting from

Specials not valid on Holidays. Advance Reservations required, please call 971-1818.Valet Parking Only.SeafoodvillageHyatt.com Ask about our Kama‘aina Discount

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

$10.95 per person(10 people minimum)

• Oriental Chicken Salad

• 4 types of Dim Sum (Siu Mai, HalfMoon, Seaweed Spring Roll,Manapua)

• Szechuan Style Pork w/Garlic Sauce

• General Tso’s Favorite Chicken

• Beef and Broccoli

• Seafood Fried Noodle

• Dessert - Almond Float

• Chicken Salad with Oriental Dressing

• Crispy Bacon Seafood Combo Wrap

• Dungeness Crab - Country Style

• Honey Glazed Walnut Shrimp

• General Tso’s Favorite Chicken

• Seasonal Chinese Green Vegetable

• House Fried Rice

• Dessert: Mango Pudding

$24.95 per person(4 people minimum)

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

choose from Garlic Chicken or Chicken Katsu

(served daily)Mochiko Chicken

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

$5.95Chicken & Sushi

Bentostarting

from

LUNCH SPECIAL$8.95Japanese

Set Lunch

Monday-SundayLUNCH 10:30AM-2:30PM • DINNER 5PM-11PM

Alsoo Availablee Curry,, Steakk && Pasta

3579 Waialae Avenue737-8820

*Not to be combined with any other specials.Must present coupon to recieve discount.

Excludes beverages. Expires Sept. 30, 2010.

NOMSG

803 Kam Hwy • 455-5888(Old Pearl City Chinese Restaurant)

Accommodates 35 people

Lunch Daily11-2pmDinner5-9pm

Beverages Not IncludedEXPIRES 9/30/10

10%OFFLunch & DinnerMon - Thur Only

All To GoOrders

Thai Cuisine

Catering & Party Rooms Available

WHERE TO DINEGREEK

The Fat Greek3040 Waialae Ave.734-0404

JAPANESEHifumi Japanese RestaurantChinese Cultural Plaza

536-3035

Kobe Japanese Steak House1841 Ala Moana Blvd.

941-4444

Kozo SushiKahala Mall 738-KOZO

Keeaumoku 946-KOZO

Moiliili 951-KOZO

Pearlridge 483-6805

Pearl City 455-6805

Makino Chaya1 Aloha Tower Dr. 2nd Flr. 585-6360

98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

INDIANMonsoon IndiaDiscovery Bay (across Ilikai)1778 Ala Moana Blvd., Ste 213941-5112

Restaurant SuntoryRoyal Hawaiian Shpg Cntr 3rd Flr.

922-5511

Sansei Seafood RestaurantWaikiki Beach Marriott Resort

2552 Kalakaua Ave,

931-6286

Sushi Company 1111 McCully Street947-5411

Sumo Ramen Kaneohe 234-6868Kapolei 693-8808Market City 737-1868Kamehameha Shp Cntr 848-8186Pearl Highlands Cntr 456-8080299 Ranch Mapunapuna 833-3139

Sushi Ichiban3579 Waialae Ave.737-8820

Hinone Mizunone1345 South King St.

942-4848

Kochi1936 South King St.

941-2835

ITALIANBella Mia1137 11th Avenue

737-1937


$228Chicken Salad with Jelly Fish

Imperial Scallop Soup

Peking Duck with Bun

Salt & Pepper Shrimp

Seafood w/Vegetables in Taro Basket

Steamed Fish Fillets w/Ginger Scallion

Black Mushroom with Baby Pak Choy

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.

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

*DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALCOHOLICBEVERAGES WITH THIS AD. EXP. 9/23/10.

KOREAN CUISINE• LUNCH $14.95 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

• DINNER $21.95 3 PM -10 PMIncluding: Kal Bi, Sirloin, Chicken,

Spicy Pork, Sashimi

Tiramisu Torte

Café LatteCheesecake

6” Sugar-Free CoffeeDelite Cake

Mocha Roll

Coffee GourmetCupcake

Mocha Almond FudgeUltimate Donut

Coffee Mahina Pie

Flavor of the Month

Coffee

Tiramisu Torte

Inquire about

our Early Bird

& Senior

Specials

• Family Fun DiningExperience

• Great Local Food

• Colorful Koi & vast Ulua

• Fish feeding

• Private Teahouses at no charge

Prime Rib &Alaskan Snow Crab

Dinner Buffet

Present this couponand receive

20% OFF

our Adult Dinner BuffetsWednesday - Friday(up to 12 people)

Reservations At948-8356

Lots of Free Parking1525 Rycroft Street

www.pagodahotel.com

Offer not valid with any other promotions or discounts. Offer expires 10/1/10. Aloha Tower 585-6360 1 Aloha Tower Dr. 2nd Fl., 3 Hours Parking $1 Pearlridge 486-5100 98-150 Kaonohi St.Aloha Tower 585-6360 1 Aloha Tower Dr. 2nd Fl., 3 Hours Parking $1 Pearlridge 486-5100 98-150 Kaonohi St.

With Family Group 20% OFF

BIRTHDAY SPECIAL

Must have minimum party of 4.One Birthday coupon per party of 4.Coupon valid on actual birthday, ID required. Not combinable with other discounts. Discounts off regular adult price.No online or photo-copied coupons.Expires 10/11/10

FREE BIRTHDAY MEALFOR ANY AGE

1 Coupon per group. Must have vaild ID.Not Combinable with other discounts. Discounts off regular adult price.No online or photo-copied coupons. Expires 10/11/10.

LUNCH 10% OFFDINNER 20% OFF

KAMA‘AINA SPECIAL!

WHERE TO DINEJAPANESE

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

Central, in Waikiki Shopping Plaza,

922-4702

West in Ala Moana Cntr-

Hookipa Terrace 945-3443

KOREANFrog House Restaurant1604 Kalakaua Ave.

951-9370

3660 on the Rise 3660 Waialae Ave.Yakiniku Million

626 Sheridan St.596-0799

PACIFIC RIM

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

Green Papaya629 Keeaumoku St.

953-2340

VIETNAMESE

Souvaly Thai Cuisine803 Kam Hwy.

455-5888

THAIBangkok Chef1627 Nuuanu Ave. 585-88392955 E. Manoa Rd., 988-0212

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

YOGURT

Pho Kitchen2919 Kapiolani Blvd.

735-8488

Yogen Fruz1102 Fort Street Mall

Windward Mall

Orine Sarang Chae905-A Keeaumoku St.955-0646

MEXICAN11th Avenue Mexitlan Grill1137 11th Avenue, Kaimuki(11th Avenue Atrium)737-5678

OKAZUYAFukuya Delicatessen & Catering2710 S. King St.946-2073


tableside

@@tablesideTraditional-style Japanese

cooking is at its finest atHinone Mizunone — the

2-year-old restaurant locatedat 1345 S. King St. With friendlyservice and a menu that fea-tures favorites such as broiledsalmon, karaage and tender-loin pork katsu, Hinone is sureto remain a favorite among lo-cals and tourists alike for yearsto come. Call 942.4848.

Right: Chef Teruo Aonumaholding the Sizzling Hamburger

Steak with demi glaze sauce($12) and tempura ($13 ).

Inset: The assorted SashimiPlatter ($21.75) is a popular

item at Hinone Mizunone.

1 | KF and Winnie Chan with YeeLeung, and Jeanie, George and

Marc Matsui 2 | Haily, Katriel andDicky Chiu 3 | Oloaotifa and Tia

Manumaleuna 4 | Diane andRichard Hosokawa

5 | Aya, Asana and Scott Murphy6 | Ken, Preston, Mio and RyokoBarnez 7 | Ron Saito and Brian

Chock

Hinone Mizunone

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Photos by Lawrence Tabudlo

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