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Kitchen manager

Brenda Roberts with

several Shore Bird

favorites: homemade

assorted pastries,

Chicken Cobb Salad,

Pineapple and Papaya

Salad with Cottage

Cheese, fresh fruit

juices and Shore

Burger.

It’s a beautiful day to dine at ShoreBird Restaurant & Beach Bar, wherespectacular vistas, classic fare and

Waikiki’s famous beachside barbecuegrill are always on the menu.

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Happy Sunday, Ono readers! If youdon’t know it yet, I’m a fiend forthe spicy. Yes, my palate prefers

intense levels of heat, and when it comesto my favorite cuisine, the hotter the bet-ter. I’ve even been known to carry a minibottle of Tabasco sauce in my purse fromtime to time, and I can eat jalapenos likecandy. OK, maybe that last one was a bitof a stretch, but I do love ’em!

Where to find more of the burn? Righthere. This week, I’ve decided to up theante and bring life to fire-breathing fare atthe following Ono, You Know establish-ments. They are dynamite!

Red House in HonoluluMy first stop this week was to the newly

opened Red House in Honolulu.Conveniently located on KeeaumokuStreet, this trendy and modern establish-ment entered Hawaii’s dining scene thispast December and serves up the finest inKorean cuisine. Yet, what’s more is RedHouse’s unique take on your traditionalKorean favorites.

“We offer a blend ofKorean and Americanfusion,” says ownerJustin Chun. “Forexample, on our menuyou’ll find an appetiz-er of Korean Noodle

on Garlic Bread ($6) and Bulgogi RicePizza ($12).”

This time however, Chun turned up theheat and presented me with the ever-pop-ular Red House Boneless Moa ($17.99grand opening special, $24 regular price)and Jjolmen ($20, serves two people).Now, if you’re asking yourself, what is

Boneless Moa? Let me tell you. It’s themost tasty mound of chicken wings youand your taste buds have ever experi-enced. Served family-style, these chick-en wings are finger-lickin’ good, featur-ing 16 to 22 pieces of bite-sized crispyfried chicken glazed with a blend ofspicy Korean kochi jun sauce and Koreanhoney. Finally, it’s topped off with bits ofchopped garlic. Next, Jjolmen is a vege-tarian’s premier choice, consisting ofthick buckwheat noodles surrounded byan assortment of vegetables includingbean sprouts, purple cabbage and mixedgreens.

“If someone requests a spicy dish, thisis what we definitely recommend becauseit’s mixed with kochi jun sauce (Koreanchili paste), and we can make it hotter ifasked,” Chun states.

So, step into Red House in Honoluluand let the dulcet tones of K-pop musicaccompany your choice of food. And ifyou dare, raise the temperature for yourtaste buds — super-spicy food is stan-dard in Korean fare, so you know it hasto be good!

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Wailana Coffee HouseAt all hours of the day or night, Wailana

Coffee House is my top choice for localgrinds, and here at this landmark eatery inthe heart of Waikiki, spicy is the name ofthe game.

“We’re not known for our spicy foods,

but we do have a couple on the menu suchas Steak and Spicy Shrimp ($13.25) andHot and Spicy Chicken Wings ($11.50),”says general manager Kenton Tom.

Hot and Spicy Chicken Wings is thespicier of the two, and spotlights sevendelectable pieces of marinated chickenseasoned with just the right amount ofcayenne and white pepper. Served with aside of carrots and french fries, this mealisn’t for the faint of heart. You’ll notice abit of a kick with the first few bites, but

Above: The editor presents Red HouseBoneless Moa. Right: Red House Boneless Moa ($17.99 grandopening special, $24 regular price)

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Shore Bird Restaurant & BeachBar takes flight as one of the mosthappening spots in Waikiki.

Located along the shore in OutriggerReef Hotel, this top-notch restaurantknown for its famous beachside barbe-cue serves breakfast, lunch and dinnerdaily to locals and tourists alike. In fact,A-list celebrities such as SandraBullock, Justin Bieber, Nicolas Cageand Adam Sandler have been spottedenjoying a meal here.

Shore Bird opened its doors in June1979, and ever since then, this award-winning establishment has stolen thehearts and appetites of many loyalpatrons in search of fantastic food anddrinks within a vibrant and energeticatmosphere.

“Shore Bird offers a nice, beautifuloutdoor dining experience,” says vicepresident and general manager DavidNagaishi, noting that the restauranthas served more than 6 million dinersover a span of five decades. “ShoreBird always has a fun vibe to it andthe dining room resembles a patio

area as if you’re outside of Aunty’shouse,” he adds.

Pay a visit to Shore Bird on anygiven day and it’s bustling with hungrydiners whose lively conversations andlaughter go hand in hand with theupbeat music permeating throughoutthe open-air restaurant. The all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet begins at 7a.m., and priced at $13.95 per person itfeatures a multitude of breakfastfavorites including honey glazed ham,roast turkey, scrambled eggs, crispybacon, hash browns, fresh fruits, sweet

juices and more.“What’s special about our breakfast

buffet is the assortment of pastries,”Nagaishi explains. “We have our ownbakery where we make all of our pas-tries right on property, be it cinnamonrolls, sticky buns, bear claws andassorted Danishes.”

While taking in the exquisite early-morning views of Diamond Head, sipon a mimosa from the bar and let timeslip into oblivion. Before you know it,the lunch crowd starts shuffling inaround 11 a.m. eager to bite into a pre-mium Angus Shore Burger ($10.95).

“Our burgers are made with all ofthe trimmings from our steaks, includ-ing ribeye, sirloin and New York striploin, and we grind those trimmingstogether,” says kitchen managerBrenda Roberts. “We also hand-pressour burgers, and the Shore Bird logo isstamped onto all of our Hawaiiansweet bread buns.”

All burgers are served with yourchoice of sea salt seasoned fries, Maui-style potato chips or a side of fresh

grapes (when available). You also maysubstitute organic mixed greens for anadditional $2.50. According to Roberts,many patrons gravitate toward otheritems on Shore Bird’s Lunch LanaiMenu as well, whether it be ChickenCobb Salad ($12.95), Cajun Ahi Wrap($12.95) or a refreshing Pineapple andPapaya Salad with Cottage Cheese($12.95). An all-you-can-eat lunch buf-fet also is available from noon to 3 p.m.

“Here at Shore Bird, you can eithergo healthy or you can splurge,” saysNagaishi with a smile. And if you’regoing to splurge, why not go all outand feast your appetite on the eatery’sever-popular “Thrill of the Grill” din-ner theme complete with an all-you-can-eat salad bar. The grills are fillednightly with people from across theglobe who dare to be their own chefs,grilling up beautiful renditions ofhand-carved premium Angus steaks,which range from top sirloin to NewYork steak and rib eye.

“People love it (Thrill of the Grill),”Nagaishi exclaims. “I mean, where can

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you go to barbecue on a 20-foot grilland not have to clean up? Your entreeis served raw on a platter, and you go toour barbecue grill and you can cook ityourself, but there’s a chef there toguide you.”

Once your entree is cooked to yourliking, top it off with an assortment ofseasonings, which take your entree tothe next level. Choose from salt andpepper, garlic salt, barbecue seasoning,seasoned salt, Montreal Steak season-ing, lemon pepper and roasted garlicseasoning, to name a few. For a cost of$2.50, add a side of Shore Bird’shomemade cave-aged Bleu CheeseButter to your meal.

“The grill gets hotter than 600degrees,” Roberts explains. “Three-fourth pound Rib Eye Steak($29.95) is a highly requested cut,and people like to pair it withMontreal Steak seasoning.”

“We have an extensive menu con-sisting of pork chops, ribs, lobster,fresh fish, shrimp kabobs, ahi kabobsand more,” Nagaishi adds. “TeriyakiAhi Kabob ($24.95) and Half Pound

Teriyaki Beef Kabob ($22.95) seem tobe favorites among our customers.”

Dinner is served until 10 p.m. night-ly, and then Shore Bird’s late-nightspecials take center stage until mid-night, featuring Premium AngusSliders with fries ($8.95), ChicagoStyle Hot Dog with fries ($8.95), MahiSliders with fries ($9.95), Jumbo SoftPretzels ($6.95) and Premium AngusShore Burger with fries ($9.95).

“Free sing-along karaoke beginsevery night at 9:30 until closing. Onthe weekends and in the evenings, wehave a great local following becausethey love to karaoke,” Nagaishi says.

A lot of patrons also take advantageof the restaurant’s nightly Happy Hourfrom 10 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. featuring$3.50 all draft beers, $4.50 mai tais,house wines and standard cocktails.(Happy Hour also runs from noon to 5p.m. daily).

“Once you visit Shore Bird you’llalways come back because it’s so muchfun,” Nagaishi states. “This is the placeto be for your favorite American cui-sine with local flair!”

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Kitchen managerBrenda Roberts withseveral Shore Birdfavorites: homemadeassorted pastries,Chicken Cobb Salad, Pineapple and PapayaSalad with CottageCheese, fresh fruitjuices and ShoreBurger.

It’s a beautiful day to dine at ShoreBird Restaurant & Beach Bar, wherespectacular vistas, classic fare and

Waikiki’s famous beachside barbecuegrill are always on the menu.

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1 Grill chef Patrick Ewing works his magic. 2 Pineapple and Papaya Salad with Cottage Cheese ($12.95) 3 Shore Burger ($10.95) 4 Assorted Pastries

5 Teriyaki Ahi Kabob ($24.95), Assorted Pastries, Chicken Cobb Salad ($12.95), Shore Burger ($10.95) and Pineapple and Papaya Salad with Cottage Cheese ($12.95)

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April and May are Taste ofAvocado months atZpizza, a time when the

restaurant highlights the healthbenefits of eating avocado andencourages customers to try itsmany avocado dishes.

Some of the menu items ownerCesar Llarenas suggests at hisWard and Kailua locations arePollo Latino Sandwich ($8.50)with marinated lime chickenbreast, lettuce, salsa and avocadoon fresh-baked baguette; andCalifornia Salad ($10.95 large,$7.95 small) featuring mixed

greens, avocado, red onions, crispcucumber, fresh tomatoes, blackolives and your choice of dressing.

As for the pizza, it’s deliciousand good for you. The ingredi-ents are fresh and natural or certi-fied organic. The dough is madefrom 100 percent organic wheatflour and is prepared fresh everyday, hand-thrown and fire-bakedto a perfect crunchy crisp. Thetomato sauce is certified organic,the pepperoni is MSG-free andthe sausage is additive-free.

There’s a great list of “Zpizzacreations” to choose from, such

as Mexican Pizza ($12.95 small,$23.95 large and $26.95 x-large), which is topped withsalsa, mozzarella, spicy limechicken, green onions, redonions, fresh avocado, sourcream and cilantro. Or you canbuild your own pizza and cus-tomize it with your preferredcrust, sauce, cheese and top-pings. And don’t forget the avo-cado, which can be added to anymenu item.

“Avocado is a good source ofvitamins and nutrients, includ-ing vitamin E, and can cut down

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Mention the nameFukuya Deli andCatering, and don’t be

surprised if you find old-timersand loyal patrons singing prais-es for this renowned okazuya(Japanese delicatessen) onSouth King Street.

According to ArrisonIwahira, Fukuya president andgreat-grandson of the originalfounders Jihei and TsuyaTakayama, the majority of allrecipes here have been in thefamily for generations.

With an array of items avail-able to meet your every craving,standouts include MisoButterfish (price varies) andNori Chicken ($2.20 per piece).

“Both of these are top-sellersfor us,” Iwahira says.“Customers come in as early as6 a.m. to purchase them.”

Miso Butterfish features

broiled butterfish marinated in asavory miso sauce, and Fukuya’sNori Chicken is a taste to beholdas well, as this Japanese-stylemarinated chicken is toppedwith nori and then deep-fried toabsolute perfection.

Here at Fukuya, mostly every-thing is served a la carte, so youcan personalize your meal toyour liking. And with graduationseason just around the corner,Fukuya prides itself in its cater-ing services, so it’s no wonderthe restaurant remains a go-tochoice for any special occasion.

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Who wouldn’t want to dineout where you feel like youare enjoying your meal inthe comfort of your own

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In honing the essence of Sicily,Paesano offers its Sicilian Chicken($17.90 small, $21.90 large).Simple and splendid, SicilianChicken is an entree of pan-grilledchicken thighs, roasted potatoes,

bell peppers, onions and buttonmushrooms all sauteed in olive oilwith a perfect pinch of salt andpepper.

One of the main aspects of din-ing Italian style, aside from thecuisine itself, is in the conversa-tion. Paesano provides that perfectnook to chat intimately with adate, candidly with family or, onthe right evening, to shout at yourneighbor who happens to be cele-brating his birthday across theway.

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Foodies who can’t get enough Thaifood will be happy to know thatthere is a new Thai restaurant in

town. Thai Town Cafe, which recentlyopened in Kalihi, serves up tasty Thai cui-sine in a relaxed atmosphere. The venuehas the feel of a comfortable corner diner.On one recent weekday, a couple of fami-lies leisurely enjoyed a meal togetherwhile a few workers from the area stoppedby to grab a bite.

Owner and chef Lumphai Densondescribes Thai Town Cafe’s cuisine as tra-ditional Thai food, featuring a wide arrayof appetizers, curries, soups and salads,and noodle dishes.

Popular dishes include Tom Yum($7.50) with a choice of beef, pork, chick-en or tofu with vegetables, and Chicken& Garlic Rice (Kao Man Gai) ($8.50).The restaurant offers many Thai favorites,such as Pad Thai and Cashew Nut Stir-Fry. Both are priced at $7.50 with beef,pork, chicken or tofu, or $8.50 withseafood shrimp or calamari. Anothermust-try is Po-Teak ($7.95), a spicy basilsoup mixed with lemongrass, ginger,onion, kaffir, lime leaves and a choice of

seafood or fish fillet. In addition to these dishes, Denson says

that Thai Town Cafe is striving to gobeyond the basics to offer a number ofmore unique creations. One example ofsuch offerings is Shushi Pla (fish), a deep-fried fish with special sweet chili sauce($8.75 for a fillet, or $22 for a whole fishas pictured).

For dessert, try Mango Sticky Rice ($2)or Tapioca Pudding with Banana ($2.95).

Thai Town Cafe also is currently work-ing on a new menu, which will be

unveiled soon. One of the forthcomingmenu items includes Ob Shrimp ($9.75),which is Thai-baked shrimp with glassnoodles. Denson says that she currently isbusy in the kitchen cooking up more newitems. Among the dishes that she plans toadd is a crispy catfish and shrimp sauteedwith ginger sauce.

In addition to these tasty options, ThaiTown Cafe also features more great dealsfor its lunch combination specials. Therestaurant offers lunch specials daily from10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. with an extensive list

that includes, for example, Red CurryBeef with Rice & Crispy Fried Chicken($6.75) and Spicy Basil Eggplant Beefwith Rice & Crispy Fried Chicken($6.75).

And with the Thai Town Cafe couponthat can be found on Page 6, dessert isfree when you spend $10 or more untilApril 26.

Contact Christina O’Connor at diningout@staradvertiser.com

Lumphai Denson brings years of experiencein the local Thai cooking scene as ownerand chef of Thai Town Cafe. In addition,

Denson also has extensive culinary experience that extends to heryouth in Thailand.

“My mom was a food vendor in Thailand,” Denson says. It was therethat Denson began to learn to cook, and she aims to bring traditional,

authentic Thai food to thetable at her new restaurant.

“We wanted to add someunique things to the menuthat are examples of moretraditional Thai food,”Denson says.

Denson continued to culti-vate her talent while workingat a number of local Thairestaurants throughout theyears. But she always want-ed to have a restaurant ofher own.

“It was my dream, actually,”Denson says. “It's my dreamfrom a long time ago. Finally, mydream has come true.”

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1 Shushi Pla (fish) (whole fish, small size$22, medium size $25)2 Po-Teak ($7.95)3 Chicken & Garlic Rice (Kao Mun Gai)($8.50)4 Thai Baked Shrimp with Glass Noodle(Ob Shrimp) ($9.75)

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ONOwner/Chef Lumphai Denson with Shushi Pla (fish).

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Head down to Hanaki in ManoaMarketplace “to be your ownchef” and get your shabu shabu

on. No matter what you’recraving, Hanaki has thesoup for you: Konbu, Miso,Curry, Seafood, Spicy,Beef, Sukiyaki and HealthyHerb.

Dining Out caught up withJames Kim and Erine Torioearlier this week as they werehaving dinner. Kim says theyeat at Hanaki about once aweek. Both enjoy SukiyakiShabu Shabu ($5 per bowl)and the Shrimp Tempura($4.50 side order). SukiyakiShabu Shabu is made withshoyu and sugar, whichmakes for a sweet taste thatwill satisfy your palate.

Hanaki also has combination

plate options: two-choice plate ($9.95) andthree-choice plate ($12.95). Combinationplates come with choices such as ShrimpTempura, Fried Fish Katsu, Chicken Karaage,Tako Yaki, Homemade Gau Gee, Deep Fried

Oysters, Teriyaki Chicken,Vegetable Tempura, GrilledButterfish Bones, TeriyakiTofu and MisoyakiButterfish.

There also is an areawhere you can “grab yourown food.” Dishes comein green bowls ($2.50),red bowls ($3.50) andplates ($4.50). Rice, hottea and desserts are avail-able for $1.50 as well.

Here’s what Kim andTorio had to say abouttheir experience atHanaki Restaurant:

James Kim: “We gotthe Sukiyaki Shabu Shabu($5 per bowl). We don’tknow how to make it, sowe come here, and youcan control the way youwant to cook your meat.It’s fast, convenient andefficient, and it’s prettyhealthy.”

Erine Torio: “Theworkers are very welcom-ing. We also get theShrimp Tempura ($4.50side order).”

(from left) Erine Torio andJames Kim

Nicole Kato photo

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Hanaki Restaurant

HANAKIRESTAURANT

WHEREManoa Marketplace

2756 Woodlawn DriveHonolulu

CALL 988.1551

HOURS11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

5–9:30 p.m.Wednesday–MondayClosed on Tuesdays

NOTESFree parking available.

once you get to your sixth chicken wing,it’s like an electric shock to the stomach— in a good way, of course. Don’t worry,though, bleu cheese dressing accompaniesthe dish in order to tame the heat. For aheartier meal, with a lower heat intensity,opt for Steak and Spicy Shrimp, whichfeatures a 5-ounce top sirloin withmorsels of shrimp flavored with garlicbutter and a dash of cayenne pepper overa bed of pasta. Both seemingly delicious,

will you take the challenge? Don’t let theblazing spices get the best of you —there’s plenty of water to cool your palate.

Wailana Coffee House 1860 Ala Moana Blvd.

955.1764

Golden Palace SeafoodWhen in Chinatown, you can’t miss this

hot spot on North King Street. Known forsome of the cheapest dim sum in town,

Golden Palace Seafood makes mouthswater with its onolicious Northern-styleChinese cuisine. And since I was makingmy rounds in the spicy department thisweek, manager Gary Lam dished aboutone of the spiciest items on the restau-rant’s menu.

“Our Szechuan-Style Shrimp ($10.95) isspicy,” Lam says. Straight to the point, Lamdoesn’t skip a beat, “Northern-style dishesgenerally have more spice to it.” Szechuan-style Shrimp presents diners with a sym-

phony of tiger shrimp, diced green onions,minced garlic and chili pepper.

“We also can add a chili paste if it’s nothot enough for your liking,” Lamexplains.

So, if you think this zesty dish is almosttoo hot to handle, then you clearly are inneed of more chili paste!

Golden Palace Seafood111 N. King St.

521.8268

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Moiliili 951-5696

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Keeaumokuby Wal-Mart946-5696

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1 Wailana’s Steak and SpicyShrimp ($13.25)

2 Owner Howard Lam withGolden Palace’s SzechuanStyle Shrimp

3 Golden Palace’s Szechuan-Style Shrimp ($10.95)

4 Hot and Spicy ChickenWings 11.50

5 Red House’s managerMinho Kim with Jjolmen (fortwo people) ($20)

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Hukilau has been alunch and dinnerhot spot for area

employees and those pass-ing by since it first openedits doors five years ago.With a central location,good service and a menufilled with favorite comfortfood and other fare, it’s nosurprise the ExecutiveCenter restaurant has beenso successful.

Kimchee and OxtailFried Rice ($9 at HappyHour) is a good example oftraditional foods done dif-ferently. Adaptated from itsregular smoked pork friedrice, the new version has atangy flavor that benefits

from the kimchee spiceand the richness of theoxtail. Topped with twoeggs cooked any style, therice is moist, well seasonedand BIG.

Ahi and Avocado Poke($12 during Happy Hour)is another good choice.Creamy avocado is a greatcomplement to the fattytexture of the ahi withouteither one being overpow-ered. The Maui onion andshoyu/inamona sauce tie itall together.

Some places may com-pose songs about their ribs,but Hukilau’s GrilledBabyback Ribs with achipolte-mango barbecuesauce ($14) is delicious.The ribs are thick, fall-off-the-bone tender and thesauce contains just enoughfinger-sticking power tosignify a good meal.

Want to make a presenta-tion with your order? TrySizzling 10-ounce NewYork Steak ($12) withsauteed mushrooms andcarmelized onions. Theplume of smoke, the loud,crackling sizzle and theaccompaning aroma willannounce your choice longbefore it gets to your table.And if you think it looks,smells and sounds good —wait till you taste it.

HUKILAU

WHERE Executive Center1088 Bishop St., Honolulu

CALL 523.3460

HOURS Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

NOTES Validated parking.Happy hour daily from 3:30to 7:30 p.m. Live musicThursday and Friday.

oh!bytheway

In the April 8 issue of Dining Out weidentified Caity Kondo as a Panya salesassociate. Our mistake, she actually

works for La Palme D’Or.

1 Grilled Babyback Ribs ($14)*2 Sizzling 10-ounce Peppercorn NewYork Steak ($12)*3 Kimchee and Oxtail Fried Rice ($9)*4 Ahi and Avocado Poke ($12)*

*Happy Hour prices

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eafood Village, locatedin Hyatt RegencyWaikiki Resort andSpa, is helping familiescelebrate Mother’s

Day with a special lunch anddinner menu to satisfy yourChinese food cravings.

For $16.95 per person (mini-mum four people) families willget an assortment of deliciousdishes such as Chicken Salad,Minced Beef Cilantro Soup,Chive Dumpling, Pork Hash,BBQ Pork Bun, Nori SpringRoll, General Tso’s Chicken,Kalua Short Ribs, Beef BroccoliFried Noodle, Steamed Rice andfor dessert, Mango Pudding.

If dinner is more your speed,for $29.95 per person (minimumfour people) you and your lovedones will get Ocean Wrap,Mixed Seafood Soup, TeaSmoked Kahuku Shrimp,Opakapaka Filets with ThaiSauce, Kalua Short Ribs, Stir FryVegetable, Minute Chicken FriedNoodle, Seamed Rice andMango Pudding for dessert.

According to manager SandyPhan, Seafood Village is the per-fect place to celebrate anything:graduation, retirement, babyluaus, birthdays and more. There

also are several VIP rooms. “It’sa place where friends and familycan gather for a taste of HongKong in Hawaii,” she says.

Seafood Village has a family-style arrangement of food serv-ice, and dim sum is served dur-ing lunch hours from 11 a.m. to 2p.m. daily. The restaurant opensagain from 5 to 10 p.m. for din-ner nightly.

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Wrapped Shrimp and Scallop($12.95) is a must-try. Whodoesn’t love bacon, right? Andwhen it’s paired with juicypieces of seafood, it’s simplyto die for. You can eat it byitself or dip it in the creamymayo/Thai chili sauce. Eitherway you’ll be satisfied.

Seafood Village’s TeaLeaves Smoked Jumbo“Kahuku” Prawns ($23.95) isa beautiful display of plumppieces of shrimp with crispytea leaves. Black oolong tealeaves are fried with theshrimp and then both aresautéed and served in a wick-er basket.

Minute Chicken FriedNoodle ($15.95) features ten-der pieces of chicken servedon a bed of fried noodles andfresh vegetables that are per-fectly cooked.

A local favorite at Chineserestaurants, including SeafoodVillage, is Honey-GlazedWalnut “Kahuku” Prawns($22.95). Each walnut is cov-ered with sesame seeds, whichadds to the flavor of the dish,and there’s just enough sweet-ness to satisfy your taste buds.

One of the most gloriousdishes at Seafood Village isCountry Style Crab ($60)

served with black bean sauce.Large pieces of crab cover theplate, and this dish is sure tobe a gratifying and fillingaddition to your meal.

So, if you’re looking to havea big party of up to 200 peo-

ple, dinner for two or a familyget-together for a specialevent such as Mother’s Day,head down to Seafood Villagewhere you’ll get excellentfood and great service.

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Seafood VillageHyatt Regency Waikiki

2424 Kalakaua Ave., Ste. 103,Honolulu

971.1818

Open dailyLunch: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Dinner: 5-10 p.m.

$3 validated self-parking and $4 valet parking

at Hyatt Regency waikiki.

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1 Manager Sandy Phan with Tea LeavesSmoked Jumbo “Kahuku” Prawns.

2 Country Style Crab ($60)3 Honey-Glazed Walnut

“Kahuku” Prawns ($22.95)4 Tea Leaves Smoked Jumbo

“Kahuku” Prawns ($23.95)5 Minute Chicken Fried Noodle ($15.95)

With so manyV i e t n a m e s erestaurants pop-

ping up these days, it’shard to know which onesare truly un“pho”gettable.As Dining Out recentlydiscovered, though, there’ssomething special aboutSaigon Cuisine, located onthe corner of Liliha Streetand Vineyard Boulevard.

“They’re so friendly hereand the food is good,” saysregular KimberlyMakahashi. “It’s close tohome and affordable, so ithad everything I look for.”

Manager Jennifer Tranattributes the delightfulVietnamese spot’s growingsuccess to its unique, meat-filled eats. Oxtail Pho($9.75), for example, is anew take on oxtail soup.“We cook it a long time.It’s a pho technique, but

we put different ingredientsinside,” describes Chan.The richly flavored oxtailbroth is sensational withpho noodles, mushroom,onion, cabbage, parsley andcilantro.

Perfectly charred grilledmeats are perhaps the one-year-old eatery’s biggestdraw. Vermicelli Noodleswith Sliced Sirloin Pork andSpring Rolls ($7.99) featuressizzling pork atop noodles,fresh vegetables, roastedpeanuts, pickled daikon andhouse special fish sauce.“This dish we sell the mostof all,” says Tran.

The House Special Three-Choice Combination Plate($8.50) is a meat-lover’sdream as well, with a gen-erous choice of three savorytoppings served withJasmine rice, vegetables

and fish sauce. Choosefrom Grilled Pork Chop,Barbecue Chicken, GarlicShrimp and more.

One bite of thesemeaty creations andyou won’t soon for-get Saigon Cuisine.

SAIGON CUISINEVIETNAMESERESTAURANT

WHERE1408 Liliha St., Honolulu

CALL521.6888

HOURSTuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday-Monday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

NOTESTakeout orders available. Parking available inrear of restaurant

‘Meat’-ing great

By Ali Resich

In addition to the generousportion of aloha that goesinto every homemade

meal at

Ert’s Grill, childhood friendsand co-owners StephenIchioka and Clyde Higadon’t skimp on the skillfulpreparation of their local-style creations.

The friendly spot has onlybeen open for eight months,but the Wahiawa boys have hada lifetime of practice in the

kitchen. “I’ve always likedto cook, I cook for myfamily. I learned from mymom and ran with it fromthere,” says Ichioka.

There’s no doubtabout it as soon as youtaste Pulehu Chicken

Plate ($7.50), full of bone-less, skinless chicken thigh

goodness. “What makes ittaste good is that it’s on thegrill for the whole time,” says

Ichioka. “It’s very lightly sea-soned, so the smokiness fromthe grill, that barbecue flavor,comes out.”

Deep, smoky flavors alsoenliven Ert’s Smoked Meatand Eggs ($7.50) breakfastplate. Flavorful pork is mari-nated overnight, then smokedin house for five-and-a-halfhours, resulting in a rich,woodsy flavor with a teriyakiflair. “We had comments that(people) thought we bring itin from the Big Island, ’cuzBig Island’s known for itssmoked meat,” says Higa.

The meal is topped off withtwo eggs and rice, and like allof Ert’s breakfast options, cus-tomers may feast away all day.So day or night, don’t miss outon these smokin’ hot grinds.

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3 House Special Three-Choice Combination Plate($8.50)

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ERT’S GRILL

WHERE 99-082 Kauhale St.#B10, Aiea

CALL 488.8898

HOURS Tuesday-Saturday,10:30 a.m.-8 p.m;.Sunday, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.;Closed Mondays

NOTES While alcohol is notavailable for sale, customersare allowed to bring theirown alcoholic beverages.

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When most of us hear theword sushi, we conjure upvisions of raw fish paired

with rice. And while there’s a pletho-ra of sushi places here on the island,one Japanese eatery has its own ideasabout sushi.

Think fresh, light, clean-tasting,creative, and meat- and fish-free.

YuZu is a chic new restaurant con-veniently located in Ala Moana Hotelthat will change your outlook onsushi. Its namesake, the yuzu, is anaromatic citrus fruit similar to grapefruitthat is found in East Asia and used inJapanese, Korean and Chinese cuisines.Even the eatery's modern décor is infresh, citrusy colors.

“We wanted to serve somethingdifferent,” explains manager TatsOtake of YuZu’s menu.

And lucky for those who don’t eatmeat or fish, “something different”includes veggie sushi.

YuZu currently offers seven differentfish-free sushi — tomato, carrot,

eggplant, shiitake mushroom, lotusroot, eringi mushroom and yuba(soymilk skin) — at $4.95 for twopieces per a la carte order. Or, justorder the Veggie Sampler to try oneof each ($14.95). Not only is it freshand delicious, but the colorful sushiis beautifully presented. And keepingwith the theme, instead of sushivinegar, the chef uses yuzu vinegarfor the rice, adding a touch of freshcitrus flavor.

“We try to use locally grown andhealthy ingredients as much as pos-sible,” says Otake.

So for fresh, healthy and creativevegetarian sushi, udon and more,YuZu is for you.

Contact Terri Hefner at diningout@staradvertiser.com

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410 Atkinson Drive, Honolulu

CALL943.1155

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Napoleon’s BakeryLocated inside of Zippy’s

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

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

IHOPWaikiki - 1850 Ala Moana Blvd 949-4467Waikiki - Kuhio & Lewers921-2400

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Kapahulu 735-7700

Waiau 485-0227

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Waikele 678-3180

Stadium Marketplace488-9202

Ewa Town Center683-1003

Ward Center 591-5600

Kapolei 674-4227

Kukui Grove808-632-2450

Maui Mall808-873-7776

Lahaina808-661-0333

Kona 808-327-6776

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• CrispyChicken $4.99*

Best Cantonese Cuisine

OPEN DAILY:10am — midnight

*With purchase of an entrée.Not to be combined with any

other offer or special.

CrispyGauGee Meinonly $6.99!

ANNIVERSARY SPECIALS!Over 50 Different

Lunch & Late NightSpecials

$5.99 – $7.99FREE SOUP OF THE DAYIncludes

Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square by Times Supermarket

524-1628

Excludes Set Menus; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, Char Siu& other specials. 5%, 10% and lobster special not to becombined with any other offer/discounts/specials. Expires 4/30/12. Must present coupon.

Credit Card Sale Only(With Coupon)

Hong Kong Dim Sum & Regular Menu Items

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

10% OFF(Charge) • 15% OFF(Cash)

Dim Sum & Reg. Menu Dine In Special!

5% OFF(Charge) •10% OFF(Cash)

10% OFF

Celebrating 10 Years!

Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)

5% OFF

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Avenue

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

5%, 10% and lobster special are not to be combined with any otheroffer/discounts/specials. Expires 4/30/12. Must present coupon.

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

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

Best “Japanese Style”Shabu Shabu in Hawaii

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

our sukiyaki set featuring ourspecial sukiyaki sauce. Exp. 4/26/12

597-1655

Grand Opening Specials!

Crispy Moa (chicken)to share! reg $24

Red House Toppoki(rice cake in spicy sauce) reg $14

Try our favorite Korean Fusion Dishes!

835 Keeaumoku St. #I-101B • 944-0088SUN-THURS 11AM-10PM • FRI-SAT 11AM-MIDNIGHT

Valid w/coupon thru 4/26/12. Cannot be combined w/other offers.

$799$799

$1499$1499

WHERE TO DINE

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

Kissaten88 Piikoi St.593-1200

Anytime CafeMarket City Shopping Center2919 Kapiolani Blvd735-3888

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

Canton Seafood Restaurant923 Keeaumoku St.955-3388

Camellia Buffet930 McCully St.951-0511/0611

BUFFET

Makittii2380 Kuhio Ave.923-2260

Makino ChayaWestridge Mall 486-5100

Hee Hing Restaurant 449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Ave.738-8666

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

Golden Duck4230 Waialae Ave., Kahala737-7188

1221 S. King St.597-8088

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

Little Villlage Noodle House1113 Smith St.545-3008

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

D I N I N G O U T | A P R I L 2 2 - 2 8 , 2 0 1 2 | 1 7

Early BirdSpecial Only

Sauteed Mahi withLobster Sauce

Steak & ShrimpChicken 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

Happy Assistant’s Day

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

735-5544

LET US COOK FOR YOU**MENU FOR FOUR

Chinese Chicken Salad, Hong KongCrisp Chicken, Steamed Striped Bass,Sweet and Sour Shrimp Canton, Beef

Broccoli Noodle, Steamed Rice$49 for Four (reg. $65)

APRIL HONG KONG DIM SUM SPECIAL**

One FREE selection with every four purchased *This coupon required

**Offer expires April 30, 2012

SPECIAL APRILPEKING DUCK MENU

Peking Duck with Steamed Bao, Wintermelon Tofu Soup, Roasted

Garlic Chicken, Sweet Chili Fish Fillet,Garlic Shrimp with Vegetables, Cracked

Black Pepper Pork Chop, Braised EMein with Duck, Steamed Rice

$179 Table of Ten Add TWO Maine Lobsters $30

Reserve Your Grad Party Now!

www.samchoyhawaii.com

Like us on Facebook forSpecial Deals & Offers

580 Nimitz Hwy.545-7979

From muffin toppers to a wide array of omelets & more!

OPEN MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY from 7:00 A.M.,

Conveniently located with ample free self parking

Also, join our BREAKFAST CLUBto receive discounts & earn a

complimentary breakfast

Our popular SUNDAY BRUNCHis now being offered on

SATURDAY& SUNDAY 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.

same brunch, both days!PRIVATE BANQUET ROOMSavailable for private parties,

get togethers, meetings & more.Call our Banquet Coordinator

to reserve your room545-7979

Don't forget your hard working & loyalADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL

during their week. Enjoy…

ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL LUNCH SPECIALS offered…from APRIL 23rd thru 27th

Start Your Day, the Sam Choy Way…

955-1764 • OPEN 24 HOURS1860 Ala Moana Blvd.

Validated Parking

Fri, Sat & Sun

955-1764 • OPEN 24 HOURS1860 Ala Moana Blvd.

Validated Parking

With “All You Can Eat”Salad Bar!

Your choice for only

$1295

New York Steak“The King of Steaks”

Top Sirloin Steak“Buttered & Wined”

Teriyaki Steak“Tender & Moist”

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

A new twist on an old favorite

*For information/reservations callPagoda Restaurant at 948-8356

or go to our website at:Pagodahawaii.com

Give Mom a Gift of Pagoda...

Mother’s DayGift Card Special

now till 5/13 receive a$10 gift certificate for every

$100 purchaseCertain restrictions apply.

Make Someone’sDay Special

Order one to two weeksin advance.

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

www.lapalmedor-usa.com 941-6161

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

943-8885 946 COOLIDGE ST. (ACROSS MOILIILI LONG’S)MON-FRI: 10AM-8PM • SAT: 10AM-3PM • SUN CLOSED

KEIKI FUN DAYlast Saturday of every monthSaturday, April 28th11 am - 1 pmBalloon Twisters

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

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

Restaurant Hours: 10AM - 9PM

Call for Reservations 487-6662 or 486-7410

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

ROYAL PALACER E S T A U R A N T

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

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

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

Maple Garden /Yen King909 Isenberg St.941-6641

WHERE TO DINE

FAMILY DINING

On On at McCully1110 McCully St.946-8833

ON ONat McCully

Big City DinerKailua 263-8880

Kaimuki 738-8855

Pearlridge East 487-8188

Waipio 678-8868

Ward Center 591-8891

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

Henry Loui’s2850 Paa St.833-3728

Mandalay (The)1055 Alakea St.525-8585

Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square524-1628

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

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

Panda Cuisine641 Keeaumoku St.947-1688

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

Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant5724 Kalanianaole Hwy.377-5566

JJ Bistro & French Pastry3447 Waialae Ave.739-0993

Kakaako Kitchen Ward Centre1200 Ala Moana Blvd596-7488

1 8 | D I N I N G O U T | A P R I L 2 2 - 2 8 , 2 0 1 2

ALA MOANA CENTER, MALL LEVEL, MAUKANEXT TO VICTORIA’S SECRET

946-6388

Offer valid on dine-in orders only. Must present coupon. Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons. Exp 4/30/12

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

Mon-Sat 10am-10pm • Sun 10am-8pm

facebook.com/phomylienhawaiiMilitary w/ID receive 10% OFF

April Special $4.79House Special Vietnamese Chicken Salad

Ph: 677-7744 www.acateredexperience.com

Full Service Catering & Event Planning

Restaurant price: Chili Frank $6.99, Kokua Pac $9.30. Offers valid April 1st - 30th for Chili Frank and Kokua Pac. Prices slightly higher at Kahului. Offer not valid with any other promotional offers/discount cards. Other restrictions may apply, see stores for details.

25¢ from eachKokua Pac sold willbe donated to the AmericanRed Cross Hawaii Chapter

GIVEAWAY$8.08FAST FOOD

ONLYTWO GRAND PRIZES of $5,000!

Available throughApril 30th

Now Serving Breakfast Day & Nightat Zippy’s Dine-In Restaurants!

ThROUGH April 30th

CHILI FRANKPLATE

$5.99FaST FOOD

CHILI FRANKPLATE

$5.99FaST FOOD

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

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

$10$5

OFF WITH$50.00 PURCHASEOFF WITH$30.00 PURCHASE

www.VillageThai.com

OPEN EVERYDAY • ALL DAY

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

Shrimp Scampi Won Ton Noodle

Also available Pasta • Burgers • Salads • SandwichesOPEN TIL MIDNIGHT!

2919 Kapiolani Blvd., #218 MARKET CITY SHPG CNTR 735-3888

FREE PIZZA!BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE (Reg. $9.95each)

Build your own 10” pizza with

unlimited toppings.*Take out only, w/coupon; not to be combined

with any other offer. Expires 4/30/12.

“Your party at my house!”Chef/OwnerRussell Siu

April 29, 2012 • 6:30pm9-Course Paniolo Picnic

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

Call for reservations596-7488

Kaka‘ako KitchenWard Centre

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Celebrate Hawai‘i Ranchers BeefCelebrate Hawai‘i Ranchers BeefPicnic on the LanaiPicnic on the Lanai

April 22

sold out!April 22

sold out!April 22

sold out!April 22

sold out!April 22

sold out!

WHERE TO DINE

Kit N Kitchen1010 University Avenue942-7622

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

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

Pagoda1525 Rycroft St.948-8356

Restaurant Epic 1131 Nuuanu Ave.587-7877

Rainbow Drive Inn3308 Kanaina Ave.737-0177

Le Cacao Bistro3441 Waialae Ave.626-5368

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

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

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

Opulicious946 Coolidge St.943-8885

Shiro’s Saimin HavenWaimalu - 98-020 Kam Hwy. 488-8824

Waipahu - 94-256 Waipahu Depot St. 676-2088

Ewa Beach Shp. Ctr. - 91-919 Fort Weaver Rd. 689-0999

Shore Bird RestaurantOutrigger Reef on the Beach922-2887

D I N I N G O U T | A P R I L 2 2 - 2 8 , 2 0 1 2 | 1 9

$238Chinese Chicken Salad

Diced Winter Melon with Seafood SoupCrispy Chicken with Ginger Scallion

Honey Walnut ShrimpSautéed Beef with Chinese Greens

Steamed Fish Fillets with Ginger ScallionHouse Special Seafood Noodles

Steamed Rice • Dessert

1055 Alakea St.

525-8585

Special Price for Table of 10

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

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

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

801 Dillingham Blvd.(next to Costco Iwilei)Honolulu Hawaii 96817

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

Waipahu, Hawaii 96797

Cuisine of the Philippines

www.maxschicken.com 951-MAXS (6297)

A Max’s Gift CardPerfect for your

Administrative Assistant

Make your reservation today!

NewWeekend Hours Dillingham Only

10:30AM-9PM

Halo Halo

KAILUA (Next to Boots & Kimo’s) 151 Hekili St. 230-8400

“I love Kailua”Town Party Special

FREE BubbiesMochi Ice Cream

With the purchase of $5+Offer good on

Sunday, April 22ndAt Kailua location only

One coupon per customer. Coupon must be presented at time of purchase.

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

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

Sat 6AM - 12PM

Mini CakesBrownie Pack & Cookies

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

ThePlazaHotel

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

alcohol purchases or with other discounts/promotions. Exp: 4/30/12

| ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT Crab Legs! |

ThePlazaCaféWith any entree:

Salad BarJapanese CurryRice • Miso SoupUdon • DessertAnd more!

Must present coupon. 1 coupon per table. Not combinable w/ other discounts. Exp. 4/30/12

3008 Waialae Ave. | 734-2222LUNCH 11am –2:30pm

DINNER 5pm – 9pm | Closed MondaysMORE dinner parking at Larry’s Auto parking lot

Katsu

NOWOPENAll-you-can-eat

Katsu & Tempura & Karaagekatsu-hawaii.com

$10.00OFFMega-Plate

a delicious way to say

“Thanks Mom.”

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

mother’s day brunch buffetmay 13th, 2012, 10:00am ~ 1:30pm

$78 adults, $85 adults champagne brunch,

$35 for children 6-12

Featuring an extensive Seafood Selection,Slow Roasted Prime Rib of Beef, Herb Crusted Chicken,

Omelette Station, Hawaiian Style Snow Crab Legs, Smoked Duck Eggs Benedict, Chocolate Station and more.

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

WHERE TO DINE

GREEKThe Fat GreekKaimuki - 3040 Waialae Ave. 734-0404

Ala Moana - Makai Market 949-2120

Waikiki - 1831 Ala Moana Blvd 941-3444

Top of WaikikiWaikiki Business Plaza2270 Kalakaua Ave. 923-3877

Stage Restaurant1250 Kapiolani Blvd.237-5429

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

Hy’s Steak House2440 Kuhio Ave.922-5555

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

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

FINE DINING

Max’s Of Manila94-300 Farrington Hwy

801 Dillingham Blvd.951-6297

FILIPINO

Wailana Coffee House1860 Ala Moana Blvd.955-1764

Zippy’s Call the one nearest you

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

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

FRENCHFine Dining Burgundy1006 Kapahulu Ave739-5000

2 0 | D I N I N G O U T | A P R I L 2 2 - 2 8 , 2 0 1 2

Lunch $11.95Kids $7.50 (Ages 5–12)

Dinner $15.95Kids $9.00 (Ages 5–12)

Reservations Recommended*Free parking available at First Hawaiian Bank

10% OFFEntireMenu

10% OFFEntireMenu

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

specials or promotions.

BuffetFor up to 20 people

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

• NEW! Bacon-Wrapped SirloinSteak & Eggs

• Chicken & Waffles• NEW! Cheesy Western Omelette• NEW! Bacon & Cheddar

Hash Brown StackTM

• NEW! Hash Brown Crusted Chicken& Biscuit

• Nutella® Crepes & Eggs• Veggie OmeletteU N D E R 6 0 0 C A L O R I E S

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

www.ihophawaii.com

WAIMALU98-020 Kam Hwy.488-8824

WAIPAHU94-256 Waipahu Depot St.

676-2088

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

689-0999www.shirossaimin.com

Dear Hearts,

The greatest success a person can achieve isnot in monetary gainor success in businessbut to be respected,loved and cared for by many

Saimin Havenly Yours,Shiro Matsuo

3660 Waialae Ave. • 737-1177www.3660.com

O N T H E R I S E

Mother’s DayBrunch BuffetSunday, May 139:30am-1:00pm

MenuHighlights

Salad BarFresh OystersSmoked SalmonAssorted PokeOmelet StationHandroll SushiPancake Station

Eggs BenedictBreakfast MeatsFurikake SalmonShoyu ChickenSeafood Imperial

Carving: Prime Rib

Array of Dessert

$45Adults

$19Children

Ages 3-10*we will be closed for dinner

947-1688 Hong Kong Style Dishes

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

w/purchase of entrée. Dine-in only.

Live Lobster

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

Panda Cuisine

Not valid with other specials or promotions. Must present coupon. EXPIRES 4/26/12

$10.99ONLY

Free Dessert w/purchase of entrée. Mango Pudding or Almond Float available.

11:00am – 4:45pm

Lunch Specialincludes soup of the day and rice

$7.99ONLY

Late Night Special

$6.99STARTING

AT

10:00pm – closeNOMSG

DRIVE-IN

Serving You For50 Years

Mahalo Hawaii

Serving You For50 Years

Mahalo HawaiiKapahulu737-0177

3308 Kanaina Avenue

DIM SUMNEW

Spring Roll Look Fun Spring Mountain Coconut Buns

Black-Peppered Beef Triangles

Fresh Fish Balls

Ala Moana Center947-8818 • Jadedynastyhawaii.comDaily: 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.Dim Sum: 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

relax • network • share

ask about our uniquekava blends!

Taste our Signature“Pink Sandwich”

on Guava Bread$5.50

kava • smoothies • sandwiches • saladsIn Mapunapuna: 2810 Pa‘a St. #1A • 833-KAPA (5272)Mon-Fri 7:30a-6:00p • Sat 10:00a-4:00p • Sun Closed

where everyone feels like family

WHERE TO DINE

Kobe Japanese Steak House1841 Ala Moana Blvd.941-4444

Hinone Mizunone1345 South King St.942-4848

Hifumi Japanese RestaurantChinese Cultural Plaza536-3035

JAPANESE

Z PizzaWard Centre Auahi St. Shops596-0066

Kailua 151 Hekili St.230-8400 Ichiriki

Aiea 98-150 Kaonohi St.484-2222

Honolulu 510 Piikoi St.589-2299

Romanos Macaroni GrillAla Moana CenterHookipa Terrace356-8300

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

Il LupinoRoyal Hawaiian Center922-3400

Katsu3008 Waialae Ave.734-2222

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

Curry KingWard Warehouse1050 Ala Moana Blvd. #1400591-8855

Chinese Cultural Plaza100 N Beretania St.538-1151

D I N I N G O U T | A P R I L 2 2 - 2 8 , 2 0 1 2 | 2 1

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday (Apr. 25-27)––––––––––––Soup and Salad Bar Buffet––––––––––

––––––––––––––– Dessert Buffet –––––––––––––• Peanut Butter Opera Almond Cake • Chocolate Decadence Mousse Cake • Green Tea Tiramisu • Chocolate Marble Cup with Cheese Cake and FreshRaspberry • Tahitian Vanilla Créme Brulee with Fresh Strawberry • Roasted

Pineapple Macadamia Nut Tart • Strawberry Shortcake • Low Acid Pineapple • Cantaloupe • Honeydew Melon • Grapes • Berries

––––––––––– Choice of Entrée (plated) –––––––––• Grilled Fresh Local Fish with Thai Red Curry Sauce & Fresh Basil Wakana Soba • Wok Seared Jumbo Black Tiger Prawns with Chili Ginger Sauce and Stir-fried Sugar Snap Peas & Steamed Rice • Chicken Roulade with Leek Gravy & Mash Potato • Beef Tenderloin Wellington with Merlot Demi and

Baby Vegetable & Mashed Potato • Japanese Eggplant and Zucchini Souffléwith Marinara Sauce & Garlic Crostini

FREE VALET PARKING • www.chefchai.com • 585-0011Aloha Tower Marketplace

Special Guest

Wed: RobertCazimero

Thurs: JerrySantos

Fri: BrothersCazimero

Sat: DannyCouch

• Shrimp Cocktail • Fresh Ahi Katsu with Wasabi Curry Sauce • Gravlax Salmonwith Lemon Dill Cream and Caper Berries • Organically Grown Baby Greens with Balsamic Tamarind Dressing • Roasted Golden Beet & Cucumber Salad

• Shredded Green Papaya Salad • Oriental Chicken Salad with Soy Ginger Sesame Dressing • Roasted Fresh Corn Chowder & Sweet Okinawan Potato

• Roasted Butternut Squash and Lobster Bisque $32 per personfor Lunch

AIEA • 484-222298-150 Kaonohi St.

HONOLULU • 589-2299510 Piikoi St.

TWO GREAT LOCATIONS!

TREAT YOUR ASSISTANT GREAT NABE FUN!

TO SOME

3441 Waialae Ave. 626-5368

lecacaobistro.com

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

3rd Course: Choice of• Baked Salmon Wellington

• Opaka Fettucini4th Course: Choice of

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

Bistro &French Pastry

Bistro &French Pastry

$284-Course Meals Also Available!

plus taxper person

Le Cacao’s 5-Course SpecialAvailable only on

Friday, Saturday & Sunday5pm - 9pm

New Hours: Dinner OnlyThurs - Sunday 5 - 9pm

Treat Your Secretary to a 5-Course Meal!

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

*DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALL BEVERAGES WITH

THIS AD. EXP. 4/30/12.

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

KAL BI, SIRLOIN, CHICKEN,SASHIMI, SPICY PORK

841-0931Kam Shopping Center

Open 6am Daily

ALOHA SPECIALSNow available Thursday thru Sunday! while supplies last

Lau Lau or Kalua Pig Plate Served with chicken long rice, sweet potato, lomilomi salmon, haupia, & rice or poi $14.99 Kenny’s Hawaiian Plate

Lau lau, kalua pig, chicken long rice,sweet potato, lomilomi salmon, haupia, & rice or poi $17.99

Prime Rib Au JusSlow roasted and served with au jus, horseradish, rice andvegetables. Regular Cut $16.99 • Kenny’s Cut $20.99

EXTENDED!

Try Our Famous Saimin!

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

www.SekiyasRestaurant.com

Try Our Famous Saimin!“The Neighborhood’s Favorite Local Style

Saimin Served in a HotHomemade Soup”

2746 Kaimuki Ave

732-1656ACROSS KAIMUKI H.S.

SEKIYA’S RESTAURANT& DELICATESSEN

Serving Hawaii for 75 Years!

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

FREE 4 pc. gyoza w/anyregular entree

OR2 pc. shrimp tempuraw/any combomeal

FREEMust present coupon.

Not valid w/otherspecials/discounts.

Limit one coupon per person.Exp. 5/1/12

MW

Voted Best Thai in Hawaii

Walking distance from all Waikiki Hotels

SERVING HAWAII SINCE 1977...

tel. 951-9355tel. 951-9355

THAI CUISINETHAI CUISINE

15% OFF Take OutCoupon required. Not combinablewith other offers. Expires 4/27/12

2028 Kuhio Avenue Dinner 5:00pm - Closing

www.keosthaicuisine.com

WHERE TO DINE

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

KOREANSushi King2700 S. King St. 947-2836

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

Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen2746 Kaimuki Avenue732-1656

Sushi Company 1111 McCully Street 947-5411

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

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

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L ocated on KapiolaniBoulevard, ShabuShabu House has

been renowned for its deli-cious hot pot dining sinceit first opened in Honoluluin 2004. However, duringthe last week of March, theeatery has expanded itsmenu to include sukiyaki.

Shabu shabu andsukiyaki are similar in thatboth use vegetables andmeats, and are served witha variety of dipping sauces.However, there are severalimportant distinctions betweenthe two, according to supervisorGrant Murata.

“We’ve been known for shabushabu, but we’ve recently intro-duced sukiyaki on our menu,”Murata says. “Sukiyaki uses ashoyu-based sauce that you canboil or sauté your vegetablesand meats (beef and pork) in.It’s unlike shabu shabu, whichis a konbu-based broth, so it’s

more soupy.” To commemorate the introduc-

tion of sukiyaki on the menu,customers can bring in thecoupon featured on Page 17 thisweek and receive 10 percent offtheir sukiyaki.

Murata explains that includingsukiyaki on the restaurant menuhas always been a desire of man-ager Kazuyo Makita.

“I think we’ve come up with agood shabu shabu; in Hawaii,we’re known for that,” Murata

says. “She’s (Makita)been wanting to puttogether a good sukiyakifor quite some time.There was a time shewould see the customersput the sauces inside(the pot) and try to cooktheir food that way. Shethought they would likesomething with moretaste, so that’s why sheeventually wanted to dosukiyaki.”

For customers who have triedit, the sukiyaki option is alreadya hit.

“The concept of doing spicysukiyaki is something they (cus-tomers) can’t get at too manyplaces, so the spicy sukiyaki isone of the newcomers to themenu that’s doing good,”Murata shares.

At Shabu Shabu House, cus-tomers can customize theirmeals to create the types of fla-vors they want, whether they

choose the shabu shabu orsukiyaki option.

“It’s a traditional Japaneseshabu shabu restaurant butit’s also a place where peo-ple can create the type oftaste they want,” saysMurata. He explains thatcustomers can select amongsesame, ginger and ponzusauces to add more flavors totheir meal.

“The concept of all thesesauces around the table isthe draw for Shabu ShabuHouse,” he says. “There’sreally no rules (on what youcan use). The sesame saucehas gone through some

changes; it now accents the foodbetter. Ponzu is made with citrusflavoring and shoyu.”

When it comes to customerfavorites at Shabu Shabu House,Murata is quick to name ExtraPremium Kobe Style WashugyuBeef Shabu Shabu. Customerscan choose among Kobe Set A($34.95) — supreme tastingKobe Style Beef Washugyu andprawn shrimp combination set —and Kobe Set B ($34.95), asupreme tasting Kobe Style BeefWashugyu set (large portionavailable for an additional $9).The Kobe (Washugyu) BeefSukiyaki Set ($38.95) and theBeef Sukiyaki Set ($14.95 lunch,$18.95 dinner) also are popular.

Besides the addition of sukiya-ki to the menu, a larger selection

of sake and wine also has beenadded. The sake and wine selec-tion available to customersinclude Plum Wine ($4), CraneLake Wine ($4.50), Sho ChikuBai ($5.75), Fuji Apple Sake($15.95), Okunomatsu Ginjo($16.95) and OkunomatsuJunmai ($16.95). Shabu ShabuHouse now offers Iced Coffee($3.50) as well.

Although Shabu ShabuHouse recently added more toits menu, further menu changesmay debut this summer, accord-ing to Murata.

“She’s (Makita) looking toadd more things to the menu andthinking of working on a takeoutmenu because the location of therestaurant is by business build-ings and offices,” Murata says.

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STORY BY KELLI SHIROMA | PHOTOS BY NATHALIE WALKERSHABU SHABU HOUSE

INTRODUCING SUKIYAKI AT

SHABU SHABU HOUSE WHERE: 1221 Kapiolani Blvd. #108, Honolulu | CALL: 597.1655 | HOURS: Monday-Saturday, Lunch: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (last seating 1:30 p.m.),

Dinner: 5-10 p.m. (last seating 9:30 p.m.), Sunday, Dinner: 5-10 p.m. (last seating 9:30 p.m.) | WEBSITE: shabushabuhousehonolulu.com

Fuji Apple Sake ($15.95), Okunomatsu Ginjo ($16.95) Okunomatsu Junmai($16.95), Cabernet and Chardonnay ($4.50), Umeshu Plum Wine ($4)

Beef Sukiyaki Set ($38.95)

Interior of Shabu Shabu House