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Anytime Cafe owners Ken and Cindy Wongtook the best of Hong

Kong-style cuisineand incorporated

it into their cozyrestaurant’smenu, which is perfectly suitable for all palates.

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Discovering lunch-plate goodness at Rainbow Drive-In | 6It’s time to celebrate Atlantis’ delectable, varied menu | 12

ALSO:How Kozo rolls | 8

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After last week’s amazing high ofbirthday cake indulgence, I’lladmit that I’ve been slowly

falling back to earth from that overdoseof carbs and sugar. That’s why I’m in des-perate need of a cleanse — meaning, Ineed to partake in meals that are abun-dant in fresh vegetables and fish withlots of nutrients and omega-3 fatty acids.With that in mind, I decided to treat

my body right this week with all the ahisalad my heart (and stomach) desired,and it was quite a welcome change, to behonest. I wound up venturing into someof our island’s finest establishmentsknown for incredible ahi salads — and,without a doubt, they all were “Ono, YouKnow” worthy, of course!So after feasting on salad all week, I’m

happy to report that I’m feeling a bit

lighter on my feet.And now that thesugar rush has sub-sided and I’mrefreshed, I’vedecided to hike upKoko Head. I’mpretty sure I’ll

regret this later, but maybe all of canmeet me at the top? After all, I may needsome help getting back down!

Atlantis Seafood & SteakAtlantis Seafood & Steak is the place to

be these days as the eatery serves upeverything from savory island-caughtfish and whole Maine lobster to the mosttender steak and prime rib.And while you would expect most of

the alluring creations at Atlantis Seafood& Steak to be rich and hearty, there actu-ally are a few options specially made forlighter appetites. Enter the Ahi SaladNicoise ($16.95). As one of the premiersalads on the menu, locals and touristscan’t seem to get enough it. And truth betold, neither can I.The Ahi Salad Nicoise features pan-

seared fresh ahi tuna on Nalo greens,

accompanied by asparagus, black olivesand Okinawan potatoes topped withyour choice of dressing, be it ranch, bluecheese, balsamic vinegar or houseOriental. This refreshing salad alsomakes a great starter course beforeindulging in your main entree.Kamaaina also receive a 10 percent

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Pagoda RestaurantSticking with my health kick this week,

I stopped in at Pagoda Restaurant onRycroft Street, where I was immediatelygreeted by the calm and serene settingof a Japanese garden, koi pond andwaterfall. Things were off to a good startfar before any culinary treats hit mypalate.

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ong Kong is a city-statesituated on China’s southcoast, enclosed by thePearl River Delta and

South China Sea. With a populationof seven million people and grow-ing, it’s safe to say that Hong Kongis one of the most densely populat-ed areas in the world, renownedfor its amazing skyline, deep natu-ral harbor, and impeccable cuisinethat features an exotic blend ofEast meets West.

Ken and Cindy Wong, owners ofAnytime Cafe in Market CityShopping Center, long ago recog-nized the culinary benefits of thisformer British colony and immedi-ately decided to bring the HongKong-style cafe concept to theislands. Originally from Hong Kongand having opened the doors totheir establishment in February2010, the Wongs have extensiveknowledge and experience in therestaurant business.

“Seven years ago I ownedHong Kong Orchid Cafe, whichwas known for its more tradi-tional Hong Kong-style cuisineand we brought the traditionalstyle Won Ton Min here,” saysKen, who also previously ownedthe Banana Leaf Italian Bistro.

Dining Out recently caught upwith Ken and Cindy overrefreshing sips of Hong Kong-style milk tea inside their cafe,where we bridged the 5,000-milegap between Hawaii and HongKong.

DO: Can you explain howAnytime Cafe is similar to the cafe-style in Hong Kong?

Ken: The Hong Kong-style isEast meets West, and we do offerHong Kong-style cuisine, such aswonton noodles, which is very tra-

ditional, along with our HongKong-style milk tea. We do servepasta as well, as do many HongKong cafes, but I believe our pastacan be deemed authentic Italian.Hong Kong cafes are open longhours, too.

Cindy: There’s a variety ofcuisines at Hong Kong cafes andthat’s the concept that we aim forhere.

DO: What’s the differencebetween a “cafe-style cuisine” and“restaurant-style cuisine?”

Cindy: I believe restaurantsfocus more on a specific type ofcuisine, while here at a cafe weoffer a bit of everything.Everything on the menu is avail-able to our customers once weopen — so they can easily havepizza or pasta for breakfast if theywant.

DO: Anytime Cafe specializes inItalian-style and Hong Kong-stylecuisine, in addition to local favoritesincluding oxtail soup and locomoco. What is the ultimate goalwhen it comes to this restaurant?

Ken: Our goal is to offer a casualdining experience at a reasonableprice where there’s something foreveryone. We work to make thisplace very family-friend-ly, serving only thebest-quality prod-ucts.

DO: You folksrecently releaseda new menu.Can you elab-orate onyour latestculinarylineup?

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Thai Style Pork Cheek ($6.95)

Baked Pork Chop with Fried Rice ($12.95) Shrimp Wonton Noodle in Broth ($8.25)

Cindy Wong and son Ryan with Red Bean Shave Ice with Coconut Milk ($3.75)

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Fresh Clams Spaghettini with white wine sauce ($9.95)

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Ken: Yes, the new menucame out in July, and we addedsome new items and worked tomake it more visually appealingto our customers. The menualso is translated into Chineseand Japanese.

Cindy: The old menu was tem-porary and we wanted to seewhat items would sell beforegoing all out on the new menu.Now, after being open for 1 1/2years, it’s safe to say that weknow what our customers like.

DO: Tell us about a few of yoursignature items.

Ken: Our Baked Pork Chopwith Fried Rice ($12.95) is a topitem consisting of pork chop andonions with our own homemadetomato sauce over fried rice.Those who enjoy pasta seem tolove the Fresh Clams Spaghettiniwith White Wine Sauce ($9.95),the clams are sauteed fresh inolive oil with an irresistible garlicwhite wine sauce — you reallycan’t beat this deal. Then, ofcourse, the Shrimp Risotto($12.95) is worth mentioning, asshrimp and bay shrimp is sim-mered in a pink tomato brothover authentic Italian risotto. ChefSonny Laforteza, who workedwith us at Banana Leaf, is now incharge of cooking up all ourItalian and local dishes.

DO: Can you tell us about yourunique dishes?

Wong: Thai Style Pork Cheek isvery special and our Shrimp WonTon Noodle is very unique. For$6.95, diners receive one of ournewest appetizers Thai Style PorkCheek, marinated and servedwith a spicy dipping sauce. As forthe Shrimp Wonton Noodle inBroth ($8.25), the recipe is tradi-tional Hong Kong-style and thenoodles themselves come fromVancouver. The wonton is filledwith shrimp and minced pork,and the soup is made fresh every-day. A lot of Chinese people who

want traditional Hong Kong noo-dles come to our restaurant. I’min charge of cooking all theChinese food.

DO: You folks work very longhours here, open to midnight onmost days. When are you the mostbusy?

Ken: Dinner and after dinnerare the busiest times for us. A lotof our customers work in restau-rants and hotels, and after workthey come here to enjoy a late din-ner. Usually on the weekends peo-ple are waiting outside to get atable.

DO: Do you plan to add moreitems to the menu in the nearfuture?

Cindy: We just came out withthis new menu, so once cus-tomers get used to it, then we’llbegin to add on more specials.Right now we’re working on per-fecting Thai-style curry and stir-fried spaghettini.

Ken: Also, we’d like to add on aHappy Hour from 2 to 5 p.m. laterin the year when we feature HongKong-style desserts. Afternoon teais really popular in Hong Kong andwe’d like to add that to the menu,too.

DO: What can customerslook forward to in the future?

Cindy: We hope to extendour hours, hopefully become a24-hour establishment one day.But we have to wait until wehave the manpower to do so.

DO: Business seems to be doingextremely well, as the restaurantis always bustling with customers.What do you attribute that to?

Ken: We have a lot of loyal cus-tomers who tell their friendsabout us and because of that weare able to bring in more cus-tomers. There are also patronswho visit from out of town. We’revery lucky to be doing so well.

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Anytime Cafe owners Ken and Cindy Wongtook the best of Hong

Kong-style cuisineand incorporated

it into their cozyrestaurant’smenu, which is perfectly suitable for allpalates.

See page 4 | Leah Friel photo

Discovering lunch-plate goodness at Rainbow Drive-In | 6It’s time to celebrate Atlantis’ delectable, varied menu | 12

ALSO:How Kozo rolls | 8

Anytimeat All

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Shrimp Risotto ($12.95)Honeydew Snow Ice ($6.50)

By Alana Folen

Kamaaina would agree that oneof the best things about living inthe islands is being able to

savor the delicious tastes of thehearty plate lunch. And with platelunch seemingly always on the brain,locals know that Rainbow Drive-In inKapahulu is their best option for sucha tasty meal.Founded by Sejiu and Ayako Ifuku in

October of 1961, Rainbow Drive-In istoday operated by vice president JimGusukuma, the Ifukus’ son-in-law.According to Gusukuma, the estab-

lishment offers patrons a wide rangeof options that span the rainbow.“For the most part we like to stick

with the original recipes from yearsago, but we have added a few things tothe menu throughout the years,” hesays.For example, Rainbow Drive-In’s

much-loved Shoyu Chicken ($6.25)was derived from a recipe of a formerchef years ago. Since then, the always-requested dish has been satisfying theappetites of hungry diners fromacross the globe.“Our Shoyu Chicken features chick-

en thighs marinated in a sweet andsour sauce consisting of apple cidervinegar, shoyu, sugar and hints of gin-ger,” Gusukuma explains.“It’s not an original recipe at

Rainbow Drive-In, but it’sturned out to be one of ourmost popular dishes and peo-ple really seem to like it. It’sone of our standard platelunches available onMondays, Wednesdays,Fridays and Saturdays.”As for a Rainbow Drive-In

original, the BBQ Steak ($7) isa difficult one to beat. Serveddaily, diners can expect ten-der slices of beef served on abed of cabbage.“Our recipe is old fash-

ioned, and we stick to a moretraditional Japanese teriyakiflavor, using shoyu, sugar anda lot of ginger,” Gusukumastates. “This is a very typicalplate lunch in Hawaii.”All plate lunches come com-

plete with two scoops of riceand macaroni salad.And in honor of Rainbow Drive-In’s

50th anniversary this year, the estab-lishment also is rolling back the pricesto those that were seen in the ’60s and’70s.Upcoming anniversary specials

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If there’s one food vegetarians cancount on, it’s tofu. Stir-fried, deep-fried, baked, broiled — there are

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low in calories and fat, as well as agood source of protein, it’s quitehealthy as well.

Speaking of healthy, 123 Wok offersa “Healthy Lunch” menu from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. daily that includes its popu-

lar House Style Tofu — crispytofu stir-fried with snow peas,mushrooms, bamboo shoots,baby corn and carrots in a“special” sauce (they wouldn’treveal the recipe for

the sauce, but did affirm that it ismeat-free). As part of the HealthyLunch package, it’s served with rice, aspring roll and Chinese salad on theside, and it even includes a free bobamilk tea — all for only $6.99.

Manager Wendy Li says the restau-rant uses only canola oil to cook itsfood and doesn’t add MSG. And 123Wok even offers free delivery (withina 3-mile radius) from 11 a.m. to 9:30p.m. with a minimum order of $13.So, if you’re in the area, you canorder up a couple of those HealthyLunches and have them deliveredright to your door at no extracharge!

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Sushi. With five convenient loca-tions throughout Oahu —Pearlridge Center, Kahala Mall,Moiliili, Pearl City andKeeaumoku — Kozo and its take-out services are available to themasses. Maybe best of all, Kozo’squality restaurant-grade sushicomes at reasonable prices.

Kozo Sushi prides itself onserving up traditional Japanesedishes as well as concocting itsown local-inspired flavors.Popular sushi items include FutoMaki ($3.69), Ahi Nigiri ($1.99),Shrimp Tempura Maki ($4.99), AhiLover ($7.15) and Spicy Ahi Maki($5.99).

Some of the more notable dish-es are Dragon Maki (6.99),Dynamite Maki ($7.25) and SpicyAhi Don ($6.15). These items werecreated by restaurant chefs look-ing to cater to local clientele, andthe dishes have quickly becomecustomer favorites.

While these dishes may befound in other sushi restaurants,Kozo prepares its sushi different-ly, mixing a variety of sauces andingredients that result in innova-tive sushi creations.

The Dragon Maki, for example,includes shrimp tempura, lettuce,ahi, masago, green onion, spicysauce, teriyaki sauce and sesameseeds. The Dynamite Maki, one ofthe newest additions to the Kozomenu, includes shrimp tempura,spicy ahi, masago, green onion,chili sauce and wasabi — allrolled up in a breading of barbe-cue potato chips. Another newdish is the Tsunami ($6.99), whichcombines a California maki (avo-cado, crab and cucumber) withahi and chopped green onions,rolled in tempura chips and driz-zled with sweet chili sauce ontop.

The chefs at Kozo Sushi areconstantly inventing new dishes,so stop in often to discover theirlatest creations. The chefs enjoydrawing on local flavors, playing

with different ingredients andmixing things up. Kozo is in theprocess of inventing new sushidishes right now and hopes tounveil the items next month. Tokeep updated on Kozo's newitems, visit kozosushi.net.

Kozo also offers a number ofParty Plates to be shared with theentire family or brought along to aget-together. The Kamaaina Plate($42), which can feed 10-12 peo-ple, has 98 pieces of sushi, includ-ing California Maki, Egg Maki,Futo Maki, Tempura Maki,Cucumber Maki and Cone Sushi.The Family Set ($23.99) is madeup of 45 pieces of sushi thatincludes Ahi Nigiri, Shrimp Nigiriand Salmon Nigiri. Stop in soon totake advantage of Kozo’s PartyPlate deal — 10 percent off eachplate until the end of September.

And if you want something elseto go with your sushi, Kozo alsooffers a number of other dishessuch as Spicy Ahi Kakiage Don($5.99) Salmon Ikura Don ($6.99)and Ebi Tempura Soba ($5.50).

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Kozo SushiWhere: Kahala MallCall: 738.5696Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m.;Sunday, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

Where: Keeaumoku, 700Keeaumoku St., HonoluluCall: 946.5696Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Where: Moiliili, 2334 S. King St.,HonoluluCall: 951.5696Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday-Saturday,9:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

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1 (Clockwise from opposite page)Dynamite Maki ($7.25), Spicy KakiageDon ($5.99), Ahi Lover ($7.15),Kamaaina Plate ($42 for 98 pieces)

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3 Spicy Kakiage Don ($5.99)

4 Dynamite Maki ($7.25)

5 Kozo Sushi cashier Marisel Cadiz with the Ahi Lover ($7.15)

6 A showcase filled with different packsand sets of sushi at Kozo Sushi in PearlCity.

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Customers seeking classic Chinesedishes at reasonable prices have avariety of takeout and dine-in

options at New Liu’s Chop Suey, locatedin the heart of Kamehameha ShoppingCenter. The eatery, which opened inMarch 2002, is especially popular withthe lunch crowd, according to ownerHenry Liu.

“We have good food at good prices,” Liu says. “Our

most crowded times is during lunch on Mondaythrough Friday, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Our restaurantis good for busy people; those who want fast, easyand convenient meals at a reasonable price.”

When Liu mentions “reasonable prices,” he meansbusiness. The average price per customer is $5-$6,and the restaurant’s menu offers more than 20 dishesthat are daily specials, priced at $4.75 each. Thesespecials feature entrees such as Stuffed Bitter Melonon Rice, Orange Chicken on Rice and Ginger OnionBeef on Rice.

“The specials are offered both day and night,” Liu

confirms, “only at $4.75. These specials include ourCrispy Chicken on Rice, Minute Chicken Cake Noodle,Salt and Pepper Shrimp on Rice and Salt and PepperPork Chop on Rice.”

The latter is the restaurant’s signature dish,according to Liu. He explains that the eatery’s best-seller was the result of a forgotten recipe.

“The master taught me the recipe (for the porkchop) and I forgot an ingredient,” Liu says. “I used myown ingredient instead — I made my own recipe —and it became the restaurant’s signature dish. That’swhat’s so special about it; the pork chop is tender and

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a little bit spicy. It’s been one year now (since we usedthat new recipe) and it’s repeatedly requested. Whenpeople do takeout orders, they usually order that.”

Other popular dishes at New Liu’s include HoneyWalnut Shrimp ($9.95), Stuffed Eggplant on Rice($4.75) and Poached Fish ($8.50/$16.95).

“In our Honey Walnut Shrimp, the batter protectsthe flavor in the shrimp,” Liu says. “Once you tastethis dish, you will remember it for the next 100 years.Our Stuffed Eggplant on Rice has a touch of Beijingcuisine. Beijing cuisine is northern (Chinese) cuisine,so it’s more spicy; the dish is based on our sweet andsour sauce and has a touch of spice. Our Poached

Fish is ‘country style,’ meaning it’s very simple —containing shoyu, ginger, green onion; no complicat-ed ingredients — but it tastes very good.”

The most recent additions to the restaurant’s menuinclude Oxtail Soup ($9.50) and Salt and Pepper DuckWing on Rice ($4.75).

“We added the Oxtail Soup a year ago; the duckwing, we just added on (the menu),” Liu says.

While the restaurant offers both dine-in and takeout options, Liu notes that 80 percent of his cus-tomers prefer takeout. In addition to the daily spe-cials for $4.75 each, the lunch plates ($5.50) — PotRoast Pork, Sweet and Sour Ribs, Chop Suey, Crispy

Gau Gee and Rice — and dinner plates ($5.95) —Ginger Chicken, Sweet and Sour Spareribs, BeefBroccoli, Crispy Gau Gee and Fried Rice — are popu-lar options as well.

New Liu’s is also a popular destination for thoselooking for party venues. The restaurant providesseveral different party menus — featuring dishessuch as Beef Broccoli, Roast Duck, Oyster SauceChicken and Steamed Fish — from which customerscan choose. Customers also can opt to order partytrays (small, medium or large sizes) and select a vari-ety of dishes, including Shrimp Vegetable Noodle andCrispy Gau Gee Mein.

NEW LIU’S CHOP SUEYKamehameha Shopping Center

1620 N. School St.Honolulu, HI 96817Phone: 841.8668

Hours: 10:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m., daily

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1) Emily Liu holding The Famous Walnut Shrimp ($9.95) and Henry Liu holding the Salt and Pepper Pork Chop ($7.95) 2) Famous Walnut Shrimp ($9.95), a truly memorable signature dish3) Country Style Steamed Fish ($8.50, half order; $16.95, full order) 4) Stuffed Eggplant with Rice ($4.75, half order; $7.95, full order) 5) Oyster Chicken Cake Noodle ($4.50), New Liu'sbest-seller 6) Salt and Pepper Pork Chop ($4.75, half order; $7.95 full order)

$ .25 Saimin Saturday, September 17th (5pm-9pm)$1.00 Chili Plate Sunday, October 16th (11am-7pm)

Anniversary Specials will be sold onlyat the parking lot tent

•Limit 5 items each •No phone orders •While supplies last

3308 Kanaina Avenue

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

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

Chef’s Dessert of the Day

$159Special Menu

for10

111N. King St. near Maunakea7am-10pm

521-8268Free Parking in the Rear

No credit cardsaccepted for special menu

Dim SumServed 7am Daily

$198Take-out Orders

Welcomed

w/ purchase of any entree through September 30, 2011

Hong Kong Style Cuisine

Choice of:Steamed w/ Butter Black Bean Sauce, Ginger & Green Onion,Salt & Pepper, Specialty Sauce1380 S. King St. • 944-8288 • 11am - 3am Daily • www.lobsterkinghi.com

1 YEAR ANNIVERSARYSPECIALLive Lobster$9.99

Atlantis Seafood & SteakWhere:2284 Kalakaua Ave., Suite 201

Call: 922.6868

Hours: Open daily 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (lunch), 4-10 p.m. (dinner)

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Atlantis’ full menu means there’sa little something for everyone

By Alana Folen

Atlantis Seafood & Steak should beyour preferred destination for allthings surf and turf. Conveniently

located in what was once the Waikiki No.3 Theatre, this eatery is frequented bylocals and tourists alike who live for thedelicacies of juicy steaks, fresh crab orisland caught fish — and choose to dineoutside on the lanai or indoors under aship’s majestic frame.Manager Frank Bennett says there’s

something for the most indecisive ofdiners, whether you’re in the mood fora refreshing salad, a savory appetizer or

a filling entree. He highly recommendsAtlantis Seafood & Steak’s Deep FriedOcean Wrap ($12.95), Ocean SeafoodPasta ($24.95) and Atlantis Garlic RibEye ($28.95).“We have a great early bird special as

well, available from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.,”Bennett says. “You can choose fromSauteed Mahi with lobster sauce, Steakand Shrimp or Chicken Alfredo Pasta for$12.95.”Don’t forget to complete your meal by

pairing it with the perfect wine of yourchoice. Kamaaina also receive a special10 percent discount with any validHawaii ID.

Awesome adventuresHey, seafood lovers and carnivores: Come hun-

gry and ready to feast on magnificent cuisine youwon’t soon forget at Atlantis Seafood & Steak.

�Deep Fried Ocean Wrap ($12.95)A popular appetizer featuring jumbo scallopsand shrimp wrapped in bacon and deep-friedgolden brown accompanied with a mango salsa.

�Atlantis Garlic Rib Eye ($28.95)Roasted Rib Eye with onion and garlic, servedon a sizzling platter and topped with Boursin.

�Ocean Seafood Pasta ($24.95)Premium pasta served with fresh island fish,Manila clams, tiger shrimp and leeks in asmooth basil tomato cream sauce.

Deep Fried Ocean Wrap ($12.95) Ocean Seafood Pasta ($24.95)

Atlantis Garlic Rib Eye ($28.95)

Whether you are in themood for breakfast,lunch or dinner,

Happy Day Chinese SeafoodRestaurant — a staple inKaimuki for the past 11 years— offers a seemingly endlessmenu of traditional HongKong-style Cantonese mealsthat include soups, seafood,noodles dishes and dim sum.Two noteworthy dishes that

display the quality and delight-ful taste of Happy Day are therestaurant’s Orange Chickenand Barbecue Roast Pork —both served a la carte for$9.95.“The Orange Chicken is cov-

ered in our sweet and soursauce and gently stir-fried, and

it’s very juicy,” says managerLisa Lum. “All of our cus-tomers like the OrangeChicken. Ninety percent of

people who come in get it.”But it’s the Barbecue Roast

Pork that’s known to attractthose guests craving a bit of

char siu heaven, from nearand far.“Our char siu is very good

and our customers come allthe way from Mililani andAiea to get it,” Lum says. “Wehave very good customers.”Diners, of course, know of

the restaurant’s excellentreputation. Earlier this year,Happy Day captured theOverall Excellence Award atthe seventh annual Top 100Chinese Restaurants AwardShow.

1st Course: Yukon Potato “Loaded” Soup or Islands’Bounty or Crispy Lump Crab Cake2nd Course: Pan Roasted Mahi Mahi or Charred Filet Medallion of Beef or Prime Rib of Beef3rd Course: Macadamia Nut Chocolate Bar

Selection of USDA Prime Meats & The Freshest Pacifi c Seafood

Relax at the Martini Bar at Paradise Lounge nearby

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

Validated Valet and Self-Parking Available

Special price is per person. Coupons or additional offers may not be included. Maximum of 6 persons per reservation. Evening and aloha attire. Dress shorts acceptable. No t-shirts, casual, swim shorts, tank tops or slippers. Information subject to change without notice.

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Happy Day ChineseSeafood Restaurant Where: 3553 Waialae Ave.

Honolulu

Call: 738.7666

Hours: Daily, 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Delicious char siu leaves you Happy

Orange Chicken ($9.95) andBarbecue Roast Pork ($9.95)

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$10.95per person(10 people min)

$24.95per person(4 people min)

Chicken Salad with Oriental Dressing.4 Types of Dim Sum (BBQ Pork Bun, Nori Spring Roll,

Pork Hash, Seafood Dumpling)Beef & Broccoli.Kalua Short Ribs.

Stir-Fried Assorted Vegetable.Seafood Fried Noodle.

Dessert- Mango Pudding.

Duck Salad with Oriental Dressing.Shrimp & Scallop Wrapped in Bacon.Live Dungeness Crab - Country Style.

Honey Glazed Walnut Shrimp.Roasted Peking Duck.

Sautéed Seasonal Vegetable.Chef So’s House Fried Rice.Dessert- Mango Pudding.

Specials not valid on Holidays. Advance Reservations required, please call 971-1818. $3 self park validation only.Seafoodvillagehawaii.com Ask about our Kama‘aina Discount

Hyatt Regency Resort& Spa-Street Level•2424 Kalakaua Ave., Ewa Tower

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As good as it getsGreek Marina, the creation of

owner and chef Tarek Guirguisand business partner Nasser

Rizk, offers a host of authentic Greekcuisine in a relaxing atmosphere withinKoko Marina Center. As customersenjoy their meals, views of boats, innertubes and paddlers within the bustlingmarina offer a picturesque backdrop.The eatery has a large selection of

appetizers that go well as starters, andalso can be enjoyed as a quick meal.The Hummus ($6.95) draws rave

reviews from returning customers. Theblend of garbanzo beans, tahini, freshgarlic and lemon is topped with oliveoil and served with freshly baked pitabread. A hands-on eating experienceawaits as customers dip the warm,

fluffy pita in the hummus to create amouth-watering combination of fla-vors.Dive in for some Fried Calamari

($7.95) as the deep-fried morsels areserved with a tangy garlic mayo sauce.The plentiful platter provides dinerswith a mountain of fried squid thatgives the Acropolis a run for its money.Those looking for a vegetarian-

friendly option will enjoy the Falafel($6.95), a mixture of crushed chick-peas, parsley, garlic and spices fried infresh vegetable oil. The Spanakopita($4.95), or spinach pie, features freshspinach and feta cheese baked togeth-er in filo dough. The result is a flakypastry-like dish with a buttery crustthat seems to melt in your mouth.

1 Pupus from Greek Marina,starting with Falafel ($6.95),

Fried Calamari ($7.95),Hummus ($6.95), Dolmades

($6.95) and at centerSpanakopita ($4.95)

2 Spanakopita ($4.95)

3 Hummus ($6.95)

4 Fried Calamari ($7.95)

5 Dolmades ($6.95)

6 Falafel and pita bread ($6.95)

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Greek MarinaWhere: Koko Marina Center,

7192 Kalanianaole Hwy. E-126, Honolulu

Call: 396.8441

Hours: Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5-9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

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Larry’s Bakery Where: 4369 Lawehana St.,

B-2, Honolulu, HI 96818

Call: 422.0059

Hours: Monday-Friday, 6 a.m.-1p.m.; and Saturdays, 8-9 a.m. (pre-order pick-up only)

Whoever coined theterm “a little slice ofheaven” undoubtedly

was talking about Larry’sBakery’s White Chantilly Cake($13 for an 8-by-8-inch cake). “We created the cake for peo-

ple who cannot have choco-late,” explains Iris Yafuso, whoco-owns the bakery with herbrother, Lance. But evenchocolate fiends will find thisone unbeatable. Light, fluffyand moist, the delectable treatis filled with a white chiffonfrosting and sprinkled withmacadamia nuts on top.While this may be one of the

bakery’s most well-known con-coctions, it’s certainly not allLarry’s has to offer. Larry’s hasa vast menu of treats, includingpastries such as CinnamonTwist ($1.40) and Apple orCoconut Halfmoon ($1.40); piessuch as French Apple ($11),Pear ($11) and CoconutCustard ($10.50); and cakessuch as Haupia, Guava andDobash.Larry’s has been a family-run

operation since the late ’60s,when Yafuso’s father opened it.Yafuso and Lance have been in

charge for about the pastdecade. But they haven’tstrayed too far from theirroots as they still use old-school, baking techniquesand still offer up customerfavorites that peopleremember from back in theday.“We brought back a

whole bunch of stuff thatwe did years ago,” saysYafuso. The Long John($1.30), for instance,returned to the menu aftercustomers kept askingabout it. “The nicest com-pliment that we get is whencustomers say, ‘The pas-tries still taste like they didwhen I was little,’” Yafusosays. Another blast-from-the-past pastry is theButterhorn Danish (99 cents),one of Yafuso’s favorites. “I hadthat every day before schoolwhen I was a kid,” she recalls.The resurrection of original

favorites upon popular requestexemplifies Larry’s Bakery’sunwavering commitment to itscustomers. This kind of cus-tomer involvement is everydayfare for the bakery — Yafuso

and her staff will work with cus-tomers to conjure up special-ized desserts, including cookielei, customized birthday cakesand hand-decorated cookies,for any occasion. “We can personalize the

order to what you want,” saysYafuso. “We do a wide variety ofcookies — jungle animals, fish,

honu, baby bottles.”The personalized itemsare popular for gradua-tions, baby showersand birthdays. Plus,Larry’s designs treatstailored to each holiday,most notably, pumpkin-shaped shortbreadcookies for Halloweenand cupcakes with redfrosting for Christmas.Larry’s daily menu

also includes Lilikoi LoafCake ($5), AppleCinnamon Bread ($5),Chocolate Brownie Packs($5) and breakfast itemssuch as Bentos with egg,sausage or bacon, andwhite rice ($3) or friedrice ($3.50).And because they’re so

good, Larry’s treats are alsoavailable at several stores,including Don Quixote andTamura's.Yafuso enjoys the collabora-

tive process of helping her cus-tomers celebrate special occa-sions. “It’s fun because you getto grow with the customers,”she says.

By Christina O’Connor

Turia Mama and familydropped in at SeafoodVillage Chinese

Cuisine in Waikiki recentlyand quickly recognized the

restaurant’s quality foodand attentive service.

Turia: “We had CountryStyle Crab and CountryStyle Lobster (both marketprice), Honey GlazedWalnut Kahuku Prawns

($22.95) and Dried Scallop &Egg White Fried Rice($16.95). And we got theLettuce Wraps with Chicken($10.95) because the wait-ress recommended it. It’s allexcellent. We wanted tocome back here becauselast time we ate fastbecause it was so good.”

1345 S. King StreetCorner of S. King St.

& Sheridan St.Close to Ala Moana Shpg Cntr & Wal Mart

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

Bento and Assorted Musubi Available daily

Japanese Home Style Restaurant“Hinone Mizunone”

Please enjoy the KAMADAKIGOHAN

cooked completely by “Ogama”.

*DAILY SPECIAL TEISHOKU*

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

MONDAY. . . . . . . . . . . . Garlic Chicken Katsu TeishokuTUESDAY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tempura DonburiWEDNESDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sansai UdonTHURSDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Croquette CurryFRIDAY . . . . . . . . . . . Spicy Pork and Eggplant DonburiSATURDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ginger Ahi Belly Teishoku

Menchi Katsu Teishoku 12.00

August Lunch Specials$8.50

Now taking reservations for Lunch & Dinner

August Lunch Specials$8.50

Now taking reservations for Lunch & Dinner

Sanma Teishoku 9.50

LIMITED SUPPLIES! SORRY IF IT’S SOLD OUT!

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Hyatt Regency Waikiki

Lovin’ the treats at Larry’s

Where: 2424 Kalakaua Ave., Suite 102, Waikiki 96815

Call: 971.1818

Hours: Open daily11 a.m.-2 p.m. (Lunch)5-10 p.m. (Dinner)

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3660 Waialae Ave. • 737-1177O N T H E R I S E

www.3660 .com

COOKINGCLASS

Wednesday, August 316:00 PM

Join Chef Russell Siu

Seafood TortelliniYuzu Butter Sauce, Kabayaki Drizzle

Slow Roasted Fillet of Wild SalmonOrange Fennel Salad

Roast Prime Rib of BeefAu Jus, Victor Potatoes

Lilikoi Cheesecake

$65Inclusive of tax & service charge

This cooking demonstration includeswine pairing with each course

place of nostalgia for many locals. Andwhile the ambiance here has remainedthe same throughout the years, guestsalso have been delighting in new menuoptions and a plethora of ingredientsbrought about by Pagoda head chefJason Takemura. Takemura features avariety of tantalizing dishes daily, high-lighting the best of Asian, Hawaiian andWestern fare. My absolute favoritehealth conscious dish, however, has tobe Pagoda’s famous Ahi Katsu Salad withSesame Wasabi Dressing ($12).“This is our most popular salad,”

Takemura states. “Our fresh ahi katsu isserved rare with Nalo greens, cucum-bers, local tomatoes, avocado andcrispy Hasu chips and drizzled with our

house made sesame wasabi dressing.“When it comes to this dish, cus-

tomers can always expect freshness —satisfying your appetite without leavingyou feeling stuffed,” he adds.I couldn't agree more. The Ahi Katsu

Salad with Sesame Wasabi Dressing isout of this world. Served only from 11a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Friday, make adate with this salad for your next lunchouting.

Pagoda Restaurant1525 Rycroft St.

948.8356

Uncle’s Fish Market & GrillLocated at the Waterfront at Pier 38,

this award-winning establishment offersthe best spread of all for any seafoodfanatic, especially when it comes to itsSeared Sashimi Grade Ahi Salad ($17.95).When I’m in need of something substan-tial but not overly filling, this is alwaysmy preferred choice.“Our Seared Sashimi Grade Ahi Salad

is very popular among our customers,”says manager Sean Simpson. “We get ourfish from the Honolulu fish auction sixdays a week, so our ahi is always fresh.”Executive chef Geoffrey Arakawa

serves the freshly seared ahi on a bed ofmixed greens topped with a flavorfulOriental dressing.The ahi itself is pure perfection and is

exquisite when paired with a bounty of

fresh greens. What I love most about thiscreation is that it’s absolutely guilt-free,leaving me to marvel in and enjoy eachand every bite.And while you’re at it, be sure to sam-

ple sushi chef Ernie Gray’s decadent TeiMaki and Special Rolls, such as HamachiJalapeno, Poke on the Pier and SpicyTuna, to name a few.The freshest and highest quality

seafood takes the spotlight here atUncle’s Fish Market & Grill.

Uncle's Fish Market & GrillWaterfront at Pier 38,

1135 N. Nimitz Hwy.275.0063

ono, you know

1 Ahi Katsu Salad ($12) at Pagoda Restaurant2 Atlantis’ Ahi Salad Nicoise ($16.95) features pan-seared fresh ahi on Nalo greens, with asparagus,black olives and Okinawan potatoes.3 Seared Sashimi Grade Ahi Salad with orientaldressing ($17.95) at Uncle’s Fish Market & Grill1 2

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All-you-can-eat buffet($19.95)

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During the steamy summer months, diners requestone thing — simple, flavorful dishes that are nei-ther too heavy nor too light, something that will

fill you up but not weigh you down.Soup, believe it or not, is the perfect remedy. Toss any

combination of ingredients into a pot, add a bit of liquidand spices to taste, boil till tender and voila!, your meal isready in less time than it takes to say “soup’s on!”

Sikdorak Korean Restaurant may have made its namewith yakiniku, but the Keeaumoku Street eatery also hasan assortment of soups that are ideal for this time of year.

“Soup is very popular with Korean people,” says restau-rant co-owner Andy Chang. As proof of this statement, heimmediately mentions the traditional Seolleongtang($3.95), a Korean broth soup similar to the local stand-by,oxtail soup.

“It tastes very good,” the chef says with a smile.Another soup Chang highly recommends sinking your

spoon into is the Soft Tofu Soup ($7.95). Made with ananchovy base and loaded with chunks of soft tofu andseafood, if you could blend summer into a soup, thiswould be it.

“Lot of seafood goes into the Soft Tofu Soup,” Chang

The soup’s alwayson at Sikdorak restaurant

Come Oct. 22, Sikdorak KoreanRestaurant will be celebrating oneyear of business, and so far, so good,

to hear co-owner Andy Chang tell it.“We’ve been doing pretty well; business has been going

up,” says Chang, who started Sikdorak with partner PatrickChoi last year.

Located in the Samsung Plaza on busy Keeaumoku Street— commonly called “Koreamoku” for the abundance ofKorean eateries found around this bustling downtown neigh-borhood –— Sikdorak is a haven for those craving a bit ofKorean yakiniku cuisine.

Best of all, it is open 24 hours, seven days a week, perfectfor those late-night dinner crawls.

“We have an all-you-can-eat buffet, 24 hours a day,” saysChang, referring to Sikdorak’s never-ending supply of brisket,rib-eye, short rib, pork belly, seasoned beef, barbecue chick-en, spicy pork, tripe and beef tongue.

Priced at just $19.95 per person (minimum two people),the meal also comes with “lots of lettuce, peppers, garlic,kim chee and four kinds of side dishes that are differentevery day,” Chang adds.

As if the promise of comforting “Seoul” food at all hoursof the day isn’t enough, Sikdorak also invites customers tobring their own beer or wine to accompany their meal selec-tion.

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foodie fare

says. “There’s shrimp, and then squid, andthen crab — there’s a lot of things in there!”Those seeking heartier fare should try

the Pork Sausage Soup ($5.95), a slightlyspicy soup of seaweed, onions and porksausage that will have you reminiscing ofyour best backyard barbecue bash.And if you’ve had one too many drinks at

a late-night paina, no worries; Sikdorak hasa soup for that! Filled with bean sprouts,green onions and tons of succulent meat,the Hangover Soup ($5.95) is a surefire curefor whatever may ail you.“Korean people, after a lot of drinking,

they always eat the Hangover Soup,” notesChang.The Pork Sausage Soup and Hangover

Soup are available between 6 a.m. and 5p.m., while the Soft Tofu Soup can beordered at all hours, seven days a week.

Sikdorak Korean Restaurant655 Keeaumoku St. #108949.2890Open 24 hours dailyValidated parking available

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1 Pork Sausage Soup ($5.95)

2 Hangover Soup ($5.95)

3 Soft Tofu Soup ($7.95)

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Ingredients:• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and cleaned

• 1 cup celery, sliced • 8 cups chicken stock• 4 cups rice, cooked• 1 tablespoon Aloha shoyu

• Large pinch sugar and black pepper

• 1/4 cup green onion, cut about an inch long

• 1/4 cup cilantro, cut about an inch long

• 1 tablespoon ginger, thin slices

Preparation:• Combine chicken stock and cel-ery, bring to a boil, add shrimpon high heat, remove all the

scum; add cooked rice. • Season with sugar, pepper,Aloha shoyu, then add ginger,green onion and cilantro. Turn offheat.Tips: Make sure to taste the soupbefore serving, as some chickenstock may have no sodium. Addmore shoyu or salt, if desired.Shrimp can be substituted withscallop, calamari, fresh fish,chicken, etc.

Shoyu Pork | 4 servingsIngredients:• 1.5 pounds pork about 1-2 inch-es thick• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil• 2 cups Aloha low-sodium soysauce

• 2 cups chicken stock• 1/2 cup sugar• 1 tablespoon ginger• 1 stalk green onion• 1 stalk Chinese parsley• 1 head garlic, cut in half• 3 bay leaves• 1/2 tablespoon black pepper• 1 cinnamon stick• 10 cloves• 3 star anise• 2 dried shiitake mushroom

Preparation:• In a hot pan, add vegetable oil

and sear pork on all sides until itturns light brown.• Add Aloha shoyu, chickenstock, sugar, ginger, greenonions, Chinese parsley, garlicand black pepper, bay leaves,dried shiitake mushrooms, cinna-mon stick, cloves and star anise.Bring to a boil.• Add pork belly in the shoyu

stock, bring to a boil on mediumhigh heat for a couple of minutes.(Remove any scum while it’s boil-ing.) Simmer for one hour,depending on the size of thepork. • Remove the pork from the potand let it rest a few minutesbefore serving.

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Darlene and

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My biggest goal for Liu’s Chop Suey was to introduce our tasty andaffordable dishes to everyone around the island. I decided to promotemy dishes by advertising a coupon in Dining Out featuring a specificdish each week. I tracked my coupons on a daily basis and the results I achieved were amazing! Each week, we sell over 100 of our weeklyfeatured dish! Our sales for March are usually very low due to tax season, however, this year our sales were up by 25% thanks to DiningOut! We have also seen a lot of new customers from Kane‘ohe, Kahala and the West side who have now become “regulars” at our restaurant.

Dining Out…“New Liu’s Chop SueyOwner, Henry Liu1620 N. School StreetKamehameha Shopping Center841-8668 • 847-1234

ethnic favesA scrumptious shrimp dishBy Chris Fleck

The combination dish of walnuts and shrimp is a rel-atively easy item to find throughout China.Traditionally, the dish was simply prepared, withplain shrimp, either steamed or fried, mixed with walnuts,mayonnaise and sometimes thick milk. As Chinese cui-sine made its way to the U.S. and restaurants began toflourish, however, each eatery began offering its ownunique style of the traditional dish. Henry Liu, owner of New Liu’s Chop Suey, has found hisown version of this cultural delight, and loyal patronshave asked him not to change his secret recipe.“We cook our Honey Glazed Walnut Shrimp differentlyhere. Many of our guests are ready to order it before theyeven sit down.” says Liu. “It looks simple, but it is not easy to make. There aremany steps — it feels like 10,000 — but in the end, the

taste is just right. The walnut and the shrimp get along sowell together.” One of Liu’s secrets is the use of batter before cookingthe shrimp.“The quality of the shrimp goes well with the batterbecause the flavor of the shrimp is inside. But if you cookthe shrimp without the batter, the flavor almost escapesfrom the dish,” says Liu.Liu credits his patrons with helping him perfect thedish.“I learn from our loyal guests,and the way they like it. I lovemaking our guests happy,” he

says.New Liu’s Honey Glazed

Walnut Shrimp ($9.95) is servedwith char siu fried rice. In addi-tion, the restaurant offersmore than 30 traditionalChinese dishes forlunch or dinner, all for$4.75.

D I N I N G O U T | F E B R U A R Y 2 7 - M A R C H 5 , 2 0 1 1 | 9

New Liu’s Chop SueyWhere: Kamehameha Shopping Center1620 N. School St., HonoluluCall: 841.8668

1 Poached First-ClassSole Fish, Country-style($8.50) 2 Stuffed Eggplant ($7.95)3 Honey Glazed WalnutShrimp ($9.95) 4 Owner Henry Liu Nathalie Walker photos

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Ige’s Restaurant & 19th Puka98-761 Oihana Place, Aiea486-3500

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CATERERS

Kahai Street Kitchen237 Kalihi Street, 845-0320

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

Koko CafeHale Koa Hotel, 2055 Kalia Road955-0555Call for eligibility details.949-4321

Anytime CafeMarket City Shopping Center2919 Kapiolani Blvd735-3888

CAFE

Makino ChayaWestridge Mall 486-5100

Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine590 Farrington Hwy692-9880

CHINESE

Duck Yun820 W. Hind Dr.Aina Haina Shopping Center373-1303 or 373-4632

Canton Seafood Restaurant923 Keeaumoku St.955-3388

1132 Cafe999 Bishop Street • 526-17771132 Bishop St. Ste.131 • 521-1837

California WokAla Moana Shopping Center, Ground Level (between Macy’s & Radio Shack)947-1332

Camellia Buffet930 McCully St.951-0511/0611

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

2380 Kuhio Ave.923-2260

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3109 Waialae Ave.735- POKE (7653)

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Ala Moana Center • Mall Level (Mountain side, next to Shirokiya)

941- 6161

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SEKIYA’S RESTAURANT& DELICATESSEN

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2746 Kaimuki Ave732-1656

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Maple Garden/Yen King909 Isenberg St.941-6641

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FAMILY DINING

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

On On at McCully1110 McCully St.946-8833

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New Liu’s Chop SueyKam Shopping Center1620 N. School Street, #120847-1234 / 841-8668

Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square524-1628

Mandalay (The)1055 Alakea St.525-8585

Hee Hing Restaurant 449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

Little Villlage Noodle House1113 Smith St.545-3008

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

BibasHale Koa Hotel, 2055 Kalia Road955-0555Call for eligibility details.

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Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant5724 Kalanianaole Hwy.377-5566

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Ave.738-8666

Golden Palace SeafoodRestaurant111 N. King St.521-8268

Golden Duck1221 S. King St. 597-8088

4230 Waialae Ave., Kahala737-7188

Dim Sumstarts @ $2.95

Seafood RestaurantAffordable Elegance

RESERVATIONS (808) 947-8818

Open 10:30am to 10:00pmAla Moana Shopping Center

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WHERE TO DINE

Wailana Coffee House1860 Ala Moana Blvd.955-1764

Zippy’sCall the one nearest you.

Kit N Kitchen1010 University Avenue942-7622

Kani Ka Pila Grille2169 Kalia Rd, Outrigger Reef on the Beach924-4990

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

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

Tanaka Saimin888 N. Nimitz Hwy #103524-2020

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

JJ Bistro & French Pastry3447 Waialae Ave.739-0993

Restaurant Epic 1131 Nuuanu Ave.587-7877

Shakey’s Pizza ParlorWaipahu Town Center94-060 Farrington Hwy., #D3677-1919

Star of Honolulu Cruises & Events1540 South King Street983-STAR (7827)

Rainbow Drive Inn3308 Kanaina Ave.737-0177

Le Cacao Bistro3441 Waialae Ave.626-5368

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

I Love Country Cafe885 Queen St.4725 Bougainville Dr.783-7901

Fresh Catch45-1118 Kam Hwy235-POKE (7653)3109 Waialae Ave735-POKE (7653)

The Old Saimin House1311 N. King St.847-7697

New! Salad BarIncluded with Entrees

RESTAURANT& 19TH PUKA

www.igesrestaurant.com98-761 Oihana Place, Aiea • 486-3500

New! Salad BarIncluded with Entrees

LIVE Music • Private Parties • Fundraisers

Fresh Broiled Salmon with Mediterranean Sauces, Basmati Rice, Pita Bread and Greek Salad.

www.thefatgreek.netWaialae - 734-0404

3040 Waialae Ave.(Corner of St. Louis & Waialae)

Open Daily 11am-10pm

Waikiki - 941-34441831 Ala Moana Blvd.(Between Ilikai & Kobe)Open Daily 11am-10pm

Ala Moana - 949-2120Ala Moana Food Court

Mall Hours

BYOBno corkage

fee

801 Dillingham (next to Costco)

94-300 Farrington Hwy, Waipahu (next to Savers)

951-MAXS (6297) Since 1945

“Cuisine of the Philippines”

www.maxsofmanila.com

Now AvailableMax’s Combo MealsDine-In or Take-Out

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Max’s HAPPY HOURat Dillingham only

Monday thru Friday3pm - 6pm

Starting from

$5.75-$9.50

WARD CENTRE(Auahi Streetfront)1200 Ala Moana596-0066

Admissions Day Weekend SpecialKAILUA(Next to Boots & Kimo’s)151 Hekili Street230-8400

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WHERE TO DINEGREEK

The Fat Greek3040 Waialae Ave. 734-04041831 Ala Moana Blvd 941-3444Ala Moana Food Court 949-2120

Greek MarinaKoko Marina Shopping Center7192 Kalanianaole Hwy.396-8441

ITALIAN

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 Walk440-7910

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

Romanos Macaroni GrillAla Moana CenterHookipa Terrace356-8300Bali Steak and Seafood

Hilton Hawaiian Village (Rainbow Tower)2005 Kalia Road949-4321

FINE DINING

Paesano RistoranteWaimalu Plaza (across Safeway)98-1277 Kaahumanu St. #119485-8883

Manoa Marketplace2752 Woodlawn Dr.988-5923

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

Max’s Of Manila94-300 Farrington Hwy801 Dillingham Blvd.951-6297

FILIPINOBella Mia ItalianRestaurant & Pizzeria1137 11th Ave. 737-19372222 S. Beretania St. 941-4400

at the Colony Surf

Michel’s Early DiningClubTwo course menu for $45 plus a complimentary glass of wine.

5:30 pm Reservations Only! MONDAY THRU SATURDAYON RESERVATIONS MENTIONING THIS AD

Expires 8/31/11

www.michelshawaii.com • 923-6552 • 2895 Kalakaua Ave.FREE VALET PARKING • LIVE ENTERTAINMENT NIGHTLY

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Salt and Pepper ShrimpPork Chop w/Orange Sauce

Steamed Fish Fillet w/Black Bean SauceVegetable w/Garlic

Beef Vegetable NoodleSteamed White Rice

$100For 10 People

377-5555 or 377-5566Lungfunghawaii.com • Open Daily 11am-9pm5724 Kalanianaole Hwy • Niu Valley Shopping Ctr.LOTS OF FREE PARKING

Available Daily for Dine-in or Take-out

FREE LOBSTERwith purchase of

(4) orders from SpecialOpen Menu

NEW!Kids Menu for$3.99 Cannot combine with

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Sauteed Calamari Steak withCrab Cake Stuffed Kona Shrimp

MONDAY 10AM - 3PM | TUES - SUN 10AM - 9PMwww.unclesfishmarket.com

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WATERFRONT at PIER 38 | N. NIMITZ | 275-0063Entrance one block Diamond Head from Young Brothers

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Kahala Mall738-5696

(KOZO)

Moiliili 951-5696

(KOZO)

Keeaumokuby Wal-Mart946-5696

(KOZO)

Pearlridge483-6805

Pearl Cityby Wal-Mart455-680548 pcs.

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 8/31/11.

Credit Card Sale Only(With Coupon)

Hong Kong Dim Sum &Regular Menu Items

Dim Sum Take Out Special! 8am-11:30am10% OFF(Charge) • 15% OFF(Cash)

Dim Sum & Reg. Menu Dine In Special!5% OFF(Charge) •10% OFF(Cash)

10% OFF

Celebrating 10Years!

Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)

5% OFF

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Avenue738-8666

Must present couponExpires 8/31/11

Excludes set menu; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, Char Siu & other specials.


$228Chicken Salad

Imperial Scallop SoupPeking Duck with BunSalt & Pepper Shrimp

Seafood w/Vegetables in Taro BasketSteamed Fish Fillets w/Ginger ScallionBlack 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.

WHERE TO DINE

Sekiya’s Restaurant &Delicatessen2746 Kaimuki Avenue732-1656

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

Sansei Seafood RestaurantWaikiki Beach Marriott Resort2552 Kalakaua Ave,931-6286

Makino Chaya98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

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

Kobe Japanese Steak House1841 Ala Moana Blvd.941-4444

Hinone Mizunone1345 South King St.942-4848

Hifumi Japanese RestaurantChinese Cultural Plaza536-3035

JAPANESE

Z PizzaWard CentreAuahi St. Shops596-0066

Kailua151 Hekili St.230-8400

G SushiMarket City Shopping Center2919 Kapiolani Blvd. #23732-9661

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

Early BirdSpecial Only

Sauteed Mahi withLobster SauceSteak & Shrimp

Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Call 922-6868for Reservations & Information

2284 Kalakaua Ave.Open 7 Days from 11am-10pm

Lunch 11am - 4pmDinner 5pm - 10pm

at the old Waikiki III TheatresParking available at the Pro-Park locationSeaside Ave. Pay $2 at the Restaurant.

www.atlantisseafoodsteak.com

$12.95

| 808.356.8300| 808.443.5515

Not combinable with other discounts. 65 or older w/Coupon& ID. No online or photo-copied coupons. One coupon perperson. Discounts off regular adult price. Expires 8/31/11

SENIOR SPECIAL30% OFF50% OFFDinner

Lunch LUNCH & DINNER

KAMA‘AINA SPECIAL!

1 Coupon per group. Must have valid ID. Not Combinable withother discounts. Discounts off regular adult price. No online orphoto-copied coupons. Expires 8/31/11

20%OFFBIRTHDAY SPECIALFREE BIRTHDAY MEAL FOR ANY AGEWith Family and GroupLUNCH & DINNER 20%OFF

Must have minimum party of 4. One Birthday coupon per party of 4.Coupon valid on actual birthday, ID required. Not combinable withother discounts. Discounts off regular adult price. No online orphoto-copied coupons. Expires 8/31/11

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98-150 Kaonohi St. • Tel: 486-5100

2380 Kuhio Ave • Tel: 923-2260$2/2 hr. parking Miramar at Waikiki

Mon-Fri 5:30-10pm • Sat & Sun All Day*Menu and prices subject to change

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

Large 1/3 lb.Beef Burger

or Teriyaki Burger

Curly Fries &“All You Can Eat”

Salad Bar!10:30 AM to 10:30 PM

$860


Best

Greek Food

in Town!(Limit 1 per customer. Not combinable with other offers. Equal or lesser value.) Exp. 8/31/11.

396-8441 Koko Marina Shopping Center

HanakiShabu Shabu

11:30 am-2:30 pm; 5 pm-9:30 pm (Closed Tuesdays)

MANOA MARKETPLACE (Tons of FREE Parking) 988-1551

HO HO Chinese Cuisine590 Farrington HwyKapolei Marketplace

692-9880Seafood Lunch ...... starting at $950Seafood-CrablegDinner Buffet ...... starting at $1595

Weekend Special

FREE SOFT DRINKwith purchase of 10+ Adult Buffets.

Not valid on private parties. Expires 8/31/11.

One Dozen STEAMED MANAPUA

Manapua Station • Open Mon.-Sat. 6AM • Sun. 8AM

$12.00 (reg. $15)One coupon per dozen per customer per day. Expires 8/31/11.

WHERE TO DINE

Richo3008 Waialae Ave.734-2222

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

Sushi San1411 Kapiolani Blvd, Suite 1944-0670

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

Central, in Waikiki Shopping Plaza,922-4702

West in Ala Moana Cntr-Hookipa Terrace945-3443

Sushi Company 1111 McCully Street947-5411

Yakiniku Million626 Sheridan St.596-0799

KOREAN

El Charro Mexicano Aiea Restaurant99-115 Aiea Heights Drive 488-9727

MOCHI

Wahoo’s Fish Taco940 Auahi St. #140591-1646

(Next to Kahala Mall)4614 Kilauea Ave.732-9229

Made In Hawaii Foods 2071-A South Beretania St. 947-9022

98-718 Moanalua Rd.484-0052

MEXICAN

Sushi King2700 S. King St.947-2836

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

OKAZUYA

Applicable for breakfast, lunch or dinner - with proof of I.D.Not applicable with any otherpromotions or discounts

exp date: September 30th, 2011.

New Hours of Operation:Breakfast Service:Monday-Friday 6:30am-10:00am

Saturday and Sunday 6:30am-9:30amLunch Service: Monday-Friday 11:00am-2:00pmBrunch Buffet: Saturday and Sunday 10:00am-2:00pmDinner Buffet: Wednesday-Sunday 5:00pm-9:30pm

A new twist on an old favorite

*For information/reservations callPagoda Restaurant at 948-8356

or go to our website at:Pagodahawaii.com

Military promotion for the month of September

25%off up to 6people

Inquire about our Early Bird Special Wed-Fri seated by 5:30pm

841-0931Kam Shopping Center

Open 6am Daily

Prices good thru 12/31/11

TRY OUR POPULARCATERING DISHES!• Chinese Chicken Salad.............$30/sm.pan• Korean or Yakitori Chicken.....$33/sm.pan• Chow Mein............................... .$15/sm.pan• BBQ Beef Tri-Tip.......................$45/sm.pan• Mahi Mahi.................................$30/sm.pan• Sweet & Sour Pork...................$36/sm.pan

sm pan feeds 8–10 people

524-2020888 N. Nimitz Hwy. #103

Mon-Thurs 6am-9pm • Fri 6am-11pm • Sat 7am-11pm • Sun 7am-9pm

Tuesdays Senior Day65 and older 10% OFF

SAIMIN, PLATE LUNCHES, SANDWICHES & MORE

Wednesdays Keiki Day

A FREE meal with a paid adult entree

Good thru 9-30-11

Ph: 677-7744 www.acateredexperience.com

Full Service Catering & Event Planning

LEMON ROLL

An individual serving ofa light sponge cake, filled

with a sweet and tart lemonfilling, rolled and dusted

with powdered sugar.

OFTHE

TRY OUR

Price slightly higher at Ala Moana, Pearlridge and Kahului.


SundayLunch Buffet11:30AM - 2:30PM

$19.95 per personChildren under 12 eat for free

Kama‘aina/Military10% OFF

Seniors (55+) 15% OFF

Offer shall not be combined with other discount specials.

Discovery Bay (next to Buffalo Wild Wings)

1778 Ala Moana Blvd., Ste 213www.MonsoonIndiaOahu.com

941-5111

Vegetarian Items Available& Endless Naan

WHERE TO DINE

Pho My Lien98-150 Kaonohi St.488-4900

Pho Kitchen2919 Kapiolani Blvd.735-8488

Jin Din Rou1491 S. King St.947-1133

VIETNAMESE

Souvaly Thai Cuisine803 Kam Hwy.455-5888

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

THAI

TAIWANESE

Shabu Shabu House“Japanese Style” Hot Pot1221 Kapiolani Blvd. #108597-1655

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

3660 on the Rise 3660 Waialae Ave.737-1177

PACIFIC RIM

SHABU SHABUSEAFOOD

Uncle’s Fish MarketWaterfront at Pier 38275-0063

Hanaki RestaurantManoa Marketplace2756 Woodlawn Drive988-1551

Broadway Seafood & Oyster Bar903 Keeaumoku St.946-1888

Lobster King1380 S. King St.944-8288

www.eggsnthings.com 343 Saratoga Road (808) 923-EGGS (3447)

Military and Locals with valid ID receive

15% OFF

Not valid for take-out or retail items Not valid with any other offers or promotions

5 -10PM

1491 King St. #105 (corner of King & Kaheka)Lots of Parking in Back

Dumplings • Ramen • Fried Rice • MoreMon-Sat 11am-3pm, 5pm-11pm

Sunday 11am-3pm, 5-10pmPrivate Party rooms available

947-1133

Cannot be combined with other offers. Exp. 8/25/11

Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine

2nd Pho of equal or lesser value. Dine-in only. Must present coupon. expires 8/31/11

Open Everyday 10am-10pm / Except Sun & Wed 10am-9pm

ALL PHOBUY ONE, GET ONE

Market City Shopping Center2919 Kapiolani Boulevard

50%OFF

1YEAR ANNIVERSARY!

735-8488Parking along left side of Bldg andright side of bldg all stalls except 1-10

HAPPY HOURFRIDAYS

5:30-11pm50%OFFDRAFTBEERS

@IHOP_Hawaii

NEW

LOWER MENU

ITEMS!

Make It An IHOP DayALA MOANA BLVD. (Waikiki)

KUHIO AVE (Waikiki) • PEARL CITYKANEOHE • HILO

Ala Moana (Free Parking)


tableside

@tablesideAbove: Cook Rodey Diza serves

up the highly coveted Oxtail Soupat Kenny’s Restaurant.

Inset: Oxtail Soup ($14.39)

1 | Wally, Madison, Betsy

and Jonathan Casey

2 | Terry Crowell, Jonah Gandeza,

Lex Tam Ho and Jeanne

Nadatani

3 | Wade, Wendy and

Rockne Tokumine

4 | Julia and Sam Leung

5 | Rick and Brenda Funk, with

Paula and Steven Camarillo

6 | Alika Amoy and Anela Pablo

Kenny’s Restaurant has beena mainstay in Kalihi fordecades — a family-friend-

ly eatery with a varied menu thatincludes favorites ChineseChicken Salad and Oxtail Soup,great prices and ample seating.Located at 1620 N. School St.,Kenny’s is open from 6 a.m. to 10p.m. Sunday through Thursdayand until 11 p.m. Friday andSaturday. Call 841.0931.

Lawrence Tabudlo photos

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