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General manager Nani Lee Christian and thestaff at Tanaka Saimin invite patrons to feast on
savory dishes such as — front row, from left,Hearty Man Bento and Tanaka Saimin Combo;
and back row, Bento 1, Strawberry Waffle,Portuguese Sausage Omelet with Rice, Banana
Cream Pie and Hearty Man Bento (for dine-in customers).
There’s so much more to enjoy at Tanaka Saimin, where a soon-to-be-released breakfast menu and a sleek decor await diners.See page 4 | Lawrence Tabudlo photo
It’s a Nice Day for those who love jai | 7Stuffed on shabu shabu at Hanaki Restaurant | 8
ALSO:An Egg-celent
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A Taste of Tanaka
Every so often, my mind wandersaway from the stresses of daily lifeand back to my travels along the
Mediterranean Sea and to the land ofGreece, where I spent one of the bestweeks of my life. My days consisted ofrelaxing by the pool sipping mimosas onthe Santorini isle, enjoying the magnifi-cent sunsets, and discovering the ancientruins of the Acropolis and Parthenon inAthens. And while I took this journey toGreece more than a year ago, I rememberit like it was yesterday. The people wereso friendly, and the food was out-of-this-world delicious — not to mentionhealthy.There’s just something about the
Mediterranean that I can’t get enough of.The beauty of the countries bordered bythis majestic sea is beyond words. I’m
currently planningan adventure toSpain, and it hasalways been adream of mine toexplore the pyra-mids of Egypt first-hand.Yes, while I can
endlessly dreamabout these exoticdestinations, one
thing that is realisticallyaccessible to me at this very moment isthe food! Mediterranean cuisine is char-acterized by its wide range of ingredientsand many regional variations.This week, I scouted out the best “Ono,
You Know” Mediterranean cuisine at thefollowing establishments, where I foundthat grilled meats, pita bread, hummusand falafel are very popular forms of thistasty fare!
The Fat GreekThey say never trust a skinny chef, but
believe me, even though the chefs areskinny at the Fat Greek, I give them mywholehearted trust when it comes tofeeding my appetite. Owner FrancoisProvenza opened the doors to this classicGreek eatery on Waialae Avenue in 2007,and since then its award-winning culinarycreations have kept new and loyal cus-
tomers coming back for more. The FatGreek also has an additional location inWaikiki and a kiosk at Ala Moana Center’sfood court, run by Provenza’s son,Darien.Provenza and his business partner and
adviser, George Stephanos, take theirjobs seriously by only offering the high-est quality of Mediterranean cuisine,which is why I couldn’t resist samplingthe generous portion of The Fat Greek’sTaverna Shrimp ($14.95).Served with pita bread, basmati rice
and a refreshing Greek salad, this Sundayspecial is cooked to perfection with fetacheese, tomatoes, flavorful amounts ofgarlic, and a dash of chili flakes andlemon juice.“This dish is definitely one of my
favorites and it’s extremely popular,” saysWaialae manager Daniel Provenza.“We have a lot of customers who
request this dish on a regular basis, andit’s really very good,” he adds.You’ll experience a burst of flavor with
each bite of this eight-piece shrimp mas-terpiece, and there’s no doubting the factthat it will quickly become a personalfavorite of yours, as it is mine.
So, forgo the grease and relish theGreek and take in the nutritious and deli-cious flavors of a few of The Fat Greek’sother specialties, including the GiantElephant Beans ($6) and Falafel n’ TunaSouvlaki ($10).
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ono, you know
By Alana Folen | Photos by Leah Friel
EDITORAlana Folen
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hen thinking of your tradi-tional saimin stop inHawaii, visions of mom-and-pop, hole-in-the-wall
type of noodle shops often cometo mind. But last October, Joanand Paul Watanabe foreverchanged that image. The coupledecided to turn away from yester-day’s look and modernize everyaspect of the typical saimineatery by opening Tanaka Saimin,a picturesque and spaciousestablishment located on NimitzHighway next to Party City.Booths and tables are contempo-rary and plentiful throughout the5,000-square-foot restaurant,while exquisite artwork by Joan’ssister, Joyce Tanaka-Shields, linesthe walls and graces the cover ofeach menu.
Yet although the eatery sports abrand-new decor, head chef Sing Leecontinues to serve up a variety of tried-and-true favorites.
Dining Out recently sat down withgeneral manager Nani Lee Christian,who whet our appetites by not onlytalking about the classic dishes alreadyserved at Tanaka Saimin, but also therestaurant’s new fare coming in June.
DO: Tanaka Saimin seems like theclassic one-stop shop for local Japanesefood. What can customers expect fromtheir dining experience here?
Christian: Customers can expecthome-cooked meals that offer some-thing for everyone — be it children,teenagers or adults. Our restaurant isvery family-friendly and the ambience isvery relaxing. We want everyone to feelcomfortable here, so we always havemusic playing and big-screen TVs on forpeople to enjoy. However, it’s all about
1 Tanaka Saimin general manager Nani Lee Christian witha decadent spread of mouthwatering favorites.
2 Hearty Man Bento ($7.35)3 Tanaka Saimin Combo ($8.70 large)
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story by ALANA FOLEN photos by LAWRENCE TABUDLO
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the comfort food that you can get atany time of the day, breakfast includ-ed.
DO: Tanaka Saimin offers a widespectrum of dishes, many of whichare offered throughout the day andnight. What are some of the morepopular items?
Christian: One of the top sellers isour Saimin Combo ($8.70 large, $8.20small), featuring a bowl of saimin, apiece of teri beef, a pieceof shrimp and yourchoice of macaroni pota-to salad or tossedgreens. Our saimin isvery special, as the per-sonal recipe for ourdashi goes back 55 years.It’s a blend of shrimppaste and Hawaiian saltthat is actually brewedfrom scratch. First-timers here also must trythe Tanaka Special withteri beef and shrimp witha choice of white orbrown rice, or friedsaimin. We also recentlyupgraded our barbecueshort-ribs, and cus-tomers love our barbe-cue sticks, cone sushiand ox tail soup and oxtail stew (available onMonday).
DO: Tanka Saimin’shighly anticipated ben-tos are now available.Tell us about these deli-cious plate lunchesoffered from 6 a.m. to 9p.m. (weekdays) and 6a.m. to 11 p.m. (week-ends).
Christian: We created Bento 1,consisting of teri beef, mahi mahi,Spam and chicken with furikake rice.However, our most popular bentohas been titled the Hearty Manbento with pork chop, hot dog, Spamand chicken with furikake rice. It’snot common to find pork chopincluded in a bento, so it’s veryunique to us here. Customers canenjoy their bentos here or placeorders to go.
DO: Where do the recipes for allthese local favorites come from?
Christian: Many of the recipesoriginate from Joan and Paul. Some Ibrought on to the menu and ourchef, Mr. Lee, also added a few.
DO: Tanaka Saimin will be includ-ing new breakfast items on its menumenu sometime next month, cor-rect?
Christian: Yes! For the month of
June, we have a special promotiongoing on where customers can orderwaffles with topping (strawberry orblueberry) for $4.99. Diners also canreceive the Portuguese SausageOmelet with rice for the same price.These options are all part of ourearly bird special available from 6 to10 a.m. daily.
DO: You recommend that patronssave room for dessert. What aresome of the scrumptious options
available?Christian: Our famous dessert,
Banana Cream Pie ($3.45), is home-made by Paul and the crust consistsof macadamia nut shortbread. Wealso offer a variety of 20 differentflavors, including strawberry, blue-berry and mango, but Banana CreamPie is our most popular. We alsoserve Häagen-Dazs ice cream, whichnicely complements the pie.
DO: The restaurant is alwayspacked with kamaaina enjoyingmouthwatering dishes. To what doyou attribute Tanaka Saimin’s suc-cess?
Christian: The food is alwaysmade-to-order and we have greatspecials like prime rib, which isavailable on Fridays. And you couldsay that our success is attributed tothe wide variety of food that we havehere — we have more than 75 itemsto choose from.
DO: Is it true that Tanaka Saiminwill be revamping its menu soon?
Christian: Yes. In the near future,we will be offering a Japanese break-fast, featuring salmon, mahi mahi ormiso butterfish with egg, furikakerice, miso soup, ocha tea and tsuke-mono, in addition to an Ochazukebreakfast, which is very popularwith locals. It’s served with salmon,furikake, crispy wonton strips andtea over hot rice. It’s set to be a part
of our daily menu, available allthroughout the day. We also will beintroducing a special keiki menu forchildren 10 and under, featuring miniwaffles, mini hot cakes and Frenchtoast for breakfast, and plates withany choice of teri beef, chicken orhot dog with rice and cooked vegeta-bles served all throughout the day.Also, we’ll be replacing our beef cut-let with pork cutlet.
TANAKASaiminWhere: 888 N. Nimitz Hwy. Unit #103
Call: 524.2020
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1 Brioche Bread Pudding($3.50)2 Curried Chicken SaladSandwich ($7)3 Owner Niel Koep withthe Hamakua FarmsMushroom Mania pizza($10.99, 8-inch pizza;$17.99, 14-inch)
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�Brioche Bread Pudding ($3.50)Cubed pieces of Fendu’s famous brioche breadwith dried figs and raisins, and a nice vanilla cus-tard, baked to perfection. “Our bread pudding isvery simple, but very tasty,” Koep says. “It’s theperfect example of comfort food.”
�Hamakua Farms Mushroom Mania ($10.99 8-inch, $17.9914-inch)
A stellar pizza, featuring aliioysters, shimeji and shi-itake mushrooms withcracked black pepper.
The aroma of freshly baked breadsand pastries permeates the air atFendu Boulangerie in Manoa
Marketplace, where owner and chef NielKoep whips up the finest in Europeanfare on a daily basis at his popular bak-ery. Born and raised in New Jersey, Koep
received his culinary training from TheNew York Restaurant School inManhattan and later obtained a grand
diploma from the International PastryArts Center in Elmsford, N.Y.The training came in handy when
Koep decided to open FenduBoulangerie in 2009. Since then he’s fea-tured a varied selection of daily breads,breakfast pastries, pizzas, sandwiches,chicken pot pies, desserts and more.“People know us best for our breads
and pastries, but we offer many otheritems that are worth trying,” Koep says.
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This scenario is all-too-famil-iar to many of us: You’rehaving a pretty good day,
and you decide to step out for abite to eat. When perusing themenu, you’ll spot a dish thatlooks just delicious — except itcontains beef or pork, so it’s notfor you, and you keep on search-ing. Whether or not you knowexactly what you want, you defi-nitely know what you don’t want,
and sometimes it’s diffi-cult to find a vegetari-an dish that pleasesyour palate among amenu’s offerings. It just shouldn’t
be that hard, yougrumble to yourself. It’s frustrating, and
dealing with an unac-commodating server canactually ruin your day. As allgood restaurateurs know, cus-tomer service is key. So why dosome restaurants refuse to makesubstitutions or modify theirdishes? Nice Day Chinese Seafood
Restaurant in Liliha SquareShopping Center strives to liveup to its name. Here, customerscan pretty much express what-ever it is they want, and they’lldo their best to make it happen.Walk-ins are welcome, and even
large groups of vegetarians canfeel free to ask that dishes beprepared to their liking.If you’re too shy to try, or just
don’t have the time or desire todelve into a discussion with yourserver, here’s a popular dish onthe Nice Day menu that non-car-nivores can order with confi-dence.Jai ($9.95), aka monk’s food, is
a savory combination of long
rice, tofu, mushrooms, black fun-gus, carrots, snow peas andmore prepared in a red beancurd sauce. It’s a dish traditionally eaten
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Nice Day ChineseSeafood RestaurantWhere:1425 Liliha St.
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1 Jai ($9.95) 2 Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant welcomes diners to avibrant atmosphere with immaculate cuisine to match. 3 Nice Day’s ShirleyCheng with a piping-hot dish of jai.Leah Friel photos
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Where Jai is Twice as Nice
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Story by Sarah PachecoPhotos by Nathalie Walker
‘Dare to Create’Hanakiat
t’s Memorial Day weekend,which can only mean beach-side barbecues, backyardcookouts and potlucks atthe park — in other words,
three days filled with foods likegreasy burgers, creamy salads andgooey desserts that leave mostfolks dreading the impendingapproach of swimsuit season.
Not to worry. There is still a way to fill up with-out filling out, and that’s with a delicious andnutritious meal from Hanaki Restaurant.
The locally owned restaurant first opened inManoa Marketplace in 1996 as a Japanese all-you-can-eat buffet but switched to shabu shabulast year in order to accommodate customers’changing tastes.
“We decided over a year ago to change overour Japanese buffet to a more healthy style ofrestaurant, yet still maintain great quality infood selections and especially in the taste,”explains general manager Mark Mitsuyoshi.“With our new menu style, anybody can enjoy agreat tasting and affordable meal.”
In shabu shabu, diners cook their meals intable-top hot pots filled with a bubbling broth orsoup base. Not only does the boiling liquid cookthe raw vegetables, meats and other ingredientsto perfection, it also injects a healthy dose of fla-vor to the dish without adding a ton of caloriesor fat (depending on the soup).
“I believe we are the only shabu shabu restau-rant using traditional soup base such as konbudashi, miso and curry, but with a blend of local-style favorite flavors as well,” says Mitsuyoshi ofthe house-made broths that also include a lighthanaki, medium sukiyaki and special spicyrecipe.
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1 Spicy soup and miso soup with a variety ofitems to include in the hot pot. Price varies.
2 & 3 Hakutsuru Iced Sake ($9.95)4 Beef Udon ($11.95)
5 Vegetable Udon ($10.95)6 & 7 Customers can choose desserts
and other edible items already placed in col-orful bowls. 8 General manager Mark
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All soups cost $5 each, which also includesaccess to a sauce station and shave ice bar in thedining room.
“We also have a healthy herb soup for $9,” hesays of the refreshing blend of goji berries, drieddates, ginseng and special herbs recently addedto the menu.
Once a soup is selected, customers pick outwhich vegetables and meats they’d like to add tothe mix. Vegetable plates cost $2.50 to $3.50 eachand include a variety of fresh produce — enoughto fill an entire 6-by-6-foot refrigerator! — whilemeat and seafood plates start at $4.50 for itemssuch as pork loin, prime rib, lamb, tsukune meat-ball, arabiki, hot dogs, chicken, fish balls, crablegs, shrimp, clams, oysters, squid, salmon, misobutterfish and baby octopus.
Rice, noodles, hot tea and desserts also areavailable, as is a long list of soft drinks, beer, wineand sake.
“For those who don’t want shabu shabu, wealso have an a la carte menu with udon ($10.95-$12.95), donburi ($11.95) and combo plates,”Mitsuyoshi says.
The freshly prepared combination plates ($9.95-$12.95) are a true favorite at Hanaki, according toMitsuyoshi, because customers get the chance toadd even more items like fried fish katsu, takoyaki, homemade gyoza, deep-fried oysters, shoyuchicken and shoyu tofu to their meals.
“Most tables do the shabu shabu with sideorders of shrimp tempura or chicken karaage,” hesays.
And it is exactly this freedom to order whatthey want, how they want it thatkeeps customers satisfied, not
overly stuffed.“With our shabu shabu,
guest can customize theirwhole meal to satisfy their ownunique tastes,” Mitsuyoshi says.“‘Dare to Create’ may be our slo-gan, but it’s true; with our manyselections of soups bases,
meats, vegetables,seafood and noodles,
it’s your own imagi-nation that willcreate the bestshabu shabupot ever … ifyou let it.”
HanakiRestaurant
Where:Manoa Marketplace
2756 Woodlawn Drive
Call:988.1551
Hours:11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 5-10 p.m.
Wednesday-MondayClosed on Tuesdays
Note:To continue offering only the freshest
in ingredients, menu items andprices are subject to change without
prior notice.
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Story by Kelli Shiroma | Photos by Nathalie Walker
Open daily for breakfast,lunch and dinner,Wailana Coffee House
welcomes crowds during alltimes of the day with a menufilled with a variety of entreesat value prices.
“We’re open 24 hours except for Tuesdaynights — Tuesday nights, we close at 10 p.m.and open at 6 a.m.,” says Kenton Tom,Wailana’s general manager. “Breakfast andlunch are our busiest hours. For weekends,
our midnight shifts are really busy, and from10 p.m. to about 2 a.m., it’s pretty busy. Thedinner shifts are steady throughout thewhole week.”
Formerly Kapiolani Drive Inn (KDI),Wailana Coffee House opened in 1969 andbecame a casual family diner. When askedwhat makes Wailana different from otherrestaurants of its kind, Tom emphasizes theeatery’s originality.
“We make all our food from scratch; wemake our own pancake batter, we cookeverything fresh,” he says.
While entrees like the Broasted Chicken
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($10.95) are popular with the lunchand dinner crowds, the most popularitem on Wailana’s menu is the all-you-can-eat pancakes ($5.50).
“Our pancake batter is original; wedon’t use a mix,” says Tom. “Customerscan order the banana, macadamia nut,blueberry, pineapple or coconut pan-cakes for just a little more. We sell hun-dreds of those a day.”
Another popular breakfast itemis the Eggs Benedict ($9.85), whichTom considers one of Wailana’ssignature dishes.
“(In the Eggs Benedict), you have thehollandaise sauce, the poached eggsand the smoked ham and turkey breastatop a toasted English muffin,” he says.
While the restaurant is known for itshearty breakfast entrees, customerswill not be disappointed by the restau-rant’s choice of desserts. As of late,among the most popular dessert itemshas been the fried ice cream, accordingto Tom.
“That’s ice cream dipped in batter,then rolled in bread crumbs and it’sfried,” he explains. “You have the icecream inside and crust on the outside,with topping and chocolate. We haveother desserts — like banana splitsand sundaes — but that one (the friedice cream) has been very popular,lately.”
Wailana Coffee House offers differentspecials every day, which has previouslyincluded entrees like leg of lamb androast turkey. Thursdays, though, areconstantly busy because of the restau-rant’s featured oxtail soup. WhileWailana does not offer monthly specials,the restaurant has promotions for holi-days and special occasions, such asMother’s Day, Kamehameha Day,Father’s Day and the Fourth of July. TheKamehameha Day menu includes aHawaiian Luau Dinner ($15.95), com-plete with kalua pig, laulau, lomisalmon and poi, and a ChickenPapaya entrée — seasoned and roast-ed chicken half with a tropicalpapaya-orange sauce. The Father’sDay menu features dishes such as theNew York Steak with Onion Rings($16.95) — steak served with beerbattered onion rings and fresh mush-rooms — and the Chicken Florentine($12.95) — chicken breast atop a bedof bacon and spinach, topped withhollandaise sauce and garnished withcrab meat. Complete dinners areserved from 11 a.m. to midnight.
In addition to its special menus,Wailana Coffee House also offers abanquet menu and banquet facili-ties.
“Our banquet menu is especiallypopular during this season — with
graduations —and around Christmas,” Tom says.“We have two banquet rooms and vali-dated parking.”
While its menu may continue to devel-op in the future, Wailana strives to reachthe same audience — families.
“That’s who we cater to … it’s(Wailana) maintained that theme allthe way,” Tom says. “Of course, we’veupdated the menu and changed items,but the basic theme’s always been thesame — casual family dining.”
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BYOB - no corkage fee 488-9727Dine in only. 1 coupon per table.
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Start your day off in an Egg-cellent way
1 General manag-er MichaelSkedeleski relishesthe Spinach,Bacon & CheeseOmelet ($10.95)
2 Fresh Ahi SteakAnd Eggs (MarketPrice)
3 Whip PancakeSampler ($11.25)
Leah Friel photos
Eggs ’n ThingsWhere:343 Saratoga Road
Call:923.3447
Website:eggsnthings.com
Hours:Open daily, 6 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-10 p.m.
Open for Plate Lunch
Tue - Fri 10:30am - 1:30pm
Catering AvailableEveryday!
237 KALIHI ST.(Corner of Kahai and Kalihi)
ph 845-0320fax 842-4273
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DINE IN – TAKE-OUTCatering from casual to exquisite events
Signature dishes offered as
Daily Specials
Soft Shell Crab AlfredoRicotta Stuffed
ChickenMini Okinawan Sweet Potato
& Kalua Pork Cakes
Call 677-7744 to order or visit www.acateredexperience.com for more info.Minimum 25 guests, delivery fees may apply.
Create Your Own Graduation Menu from $10.95 per person.Pupu, Custom, Hawaiian & Prime Rib Menus also available!
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Breakfast loversrejoice in the deca-dent spread of deli-
cious creations found atEggs ’n Things in Waikiki.Located on Saratoga Road,this popular eatery is fre-quented by locals andtourists alike, who aretempted by variousselections of pan-cakes, omelets,crepes and more.“Our philosophy
here is to serve qual-ity food in the spiritof aloha,” says Eggs’n Things generalmanager MichaelSkedeleski. “Weoffer fresh and localproducts on a dailybasis, as we servemore than 1,000people per day.”Eggs ‘n Things’
awa rd -w i nn i n gFresh Ahi Steak &Eggs (marketprice) tops thebunch and hasproven to be afavorite amonglocals.“You can request to have
your ahi Cajun-style,sauteed or with furikakeand macadamia nut bread-ing,” Skedeleski states. “Welightly bread the fresh ahiand then sear it to the cus-tomer’s liking.”This exquisite dish is
paired with buttermilk pan-
cakes, rice or potatoes, andtwo fresh eggs cooked toyour liking. Patrons also canupgrade pancakes to one ofthe eatery’s special pan-cakes for an additional price.However, if pancakes are
what you’re after, you can’tpass up the Whip Pancake
Sampler ($11.25).
This superbdessert option featuresthree of the restaurant’smost popular pancakes —strawberry, banana andblueberry topped with amountain of whippedcream.And if you’re craving an
omelet, Skedeleski says,
the Spinach, Bacon &Cheese Omelet ($10.95) isthe way to go. Made withthree fresh eggs, the omeletfeatures fresh spinach,bacon (or turkey bacon)and your choice of cheese,whether it be Cheddar,mozzarella or pepper jack.The meal also is served
with pancakes,rice or potatoes.Come hungry
and start yourday off a littlebrighter at Eggs’n Things!
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Top ofWaikikiWhere:Waikiki BusinessPlaza, 2270 KalakauaAve.
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A fi ne steak. A fi ne experience.
moyer farms bone-in rib eye,20 ouncesA prime cut of artisan, Amish-raised cattle. Grilled on an
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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
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Top of WaikikiIf a meal with a view is
what you’re after, you’llfind it here at the Top of
Waikiki. As Hawaii’s onlyrevolving restaurant, locat-ed on the 18th floor of theWaikiki Business Plaza,this upscale establishmentoffers diners a breathtak-ing 360-degree view ofbeautiful Waikiki, as therestaurant revolves onefloor rotation every hour.
Dining Out recentlydropped in on the fine-din-ing restaurant, where wecaught up with friendsHeather Cox and GinaDeHerrera, who wereenjoying happy hourdrinks and pupus.
Heather Cox: “We gotoff work earlier and decid-ed to come here for happyhour. We’re sharing the
Spicy Ahi Poke Stack ($12)and I ordered a lemon mar-tini. It’s amazing and theservice is wonderful here!”
Gina DeHerrera: “TheTop of Waikiki is amazing.This is such a sweet spot.It’s really chill, very chic,with great views.“The poke is really good
here and I also got a lycheemojito!”
what we’re eating at...
Friends Heather Cox (left) and Gina DeHerrera appreciate a superb view while partaking in happy hour drinks and appetizers at the Top of Waikiki. Lawrence Tabudlo photo
And while many things in lifemay be Greek to me, one thing’sfor certain, I know I’ll be fatten-ing up with the stellar cuisine atThe Fat Greek.
The Fat Greek3040 Waialae Ave. and 1831Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 201
734.0404 and 941.3444
The PyramidsExperience the glory of Egypt
without having to go far by tak-ing in the petroglyphs, sphinxand more at The Pyramids onKapahulu Avenue. Specializingin Egyptian and Mediterraneancuisine, The Pyramids is ownedand operated by restaurateur
Tarek Guirguis, who has beenoffering customers unique andexquisite flavors of the worldsince 1995.When I travel I’m always food
trippin’ it, looking for the best,authentic food that the localslove to eat. It’s been a dream ofmine to journey to Egypt, andwhile I haven’t made it there justyet, Guirguis gives me everyopportunity to take in the dis-
tinct flavors of this ancient land.“Here at The Pyramids we are
open for lunch and dinner, andoffer a wide selection of appetiz-ers, sandwiches, salads, entrees,desserts and more. We evenhave vegetarian entrees,”Guirguis states.“Greek and Egyptian food is
very similar,” he adds.“Mediterranean food is veryhealthy, and we use very tasty
spices like cumin in our cooking,but it’s not spicy.”And when it comes to
Mediterranean cuisine, I am a bigfan of Mousaka ($14.95 lunch,$17.95 dinner), and let me tellyou, this entree at The Pyramidsis hard to beat.The Mousaka features alter-
nate layers of fried eggplant andground beef topped with acreamy bechamel sauce. Served
with a fresh Greek salad and pitabread, this dish is divine.Guirguis agrees that the
mousaka is undoubtedly mouth-watering, yet he also notes thatthe Reiash ($19.95 lunch, $21.95dinner) is a highly requesteditems by customers.Carnivores will love Reiash, an
entree consisting of lamb ribs
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1 The Fat Greek’s Sunday special,Shrimp Taverna served with Basamatirice, Greek salad and pita bread($14.95)
2 The Pyramids’ Mousaka ($14.95,lunch, $17.95 dinner).Lawrence Tabudlo photo
3 Mix Vege Plate ($15.95 lunch, $16.95dinner) is a favorite at Greek Marina.Lawrence Tabudlo photo
4 The author and The Pyramids’ ownerTarek Guirguis showcase a tantalizingplate of Mousaka. Lawrence Tabudlo photo
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Shakey's Special, fea-turing salami, pepper-oni, Italian sausage,
seasoned ground beef,mushrooms and blackolives ($10.49, small;$17.49, medium; and
$22.99, large).
Lawrence Tabudlo photos
There’s pizza, and then there’s pizza from Shakey’sPizza Parlor. Touted as the “World’s GreatestPizza,” a slice from the international chain tastes
distinctly different from other major pizza brands.“The Shakey’s traditional thin crust is well-known, and
the sauce is more on the sweeter side tomato sauce,which I think, with all the different kinds of toppings andspecialty pizza options, really bring out the flavors ofthe pizza,” says local owner Brad Vandeman. “I don’twant to knock the competition, because we’re all differ-ent, but you’ll just have to try it for yourself!”
With a menu that boasts eight unique specialty flavorcombinations, Vandeman says the No. 1 seller amonglocals is the Shakey’s Special. A true meat lover’s dream,the popular pie comes loaded with salami, pepperoni,Italian sausage, seasoned ground beef, mushrooms andblack olives all piled atop Shakey’s traditional thin crust(a thicker pan crust may be substituted for $1 extra).
“Shakey’s was here 30 years ago, and I think a lot ofpeople remember the Shakey’s Special,” Vandeman says.“And it’s a good pizza!”
Other pizzas worth trying include the Big Island BBQ,
Heard the latest?Shakey’s pizza still‘World’s Greatest’
While Shakey’s Pizza Parlor may benew to foodies younger than 30,older generations hold fond mem-
ories of trips to the family-friendly franchisefor some pizza, potatoes, fried chicken and fun.The first Shakey’s opened in 1954 in Sacramento, Calif., by
Sherwood “Shakey” Johnson, and by the 1970s, additionalShakey’s locations had sprouted up throughout the nation,including locally in Honolulu, Pearl City, Kaneohe and SchofieldBarracks. All four Hawaii Shakey’s closed before 1980, but by 2010,
Brad Vandeman decided it was time to reintroduce Shakey’s tothe local dining scene.“It’s been 30 years since Shakey’s has been in Hawaii, and
I thought it would be a great opportunity to bring it back,” saysthe Hawaii franchise owner.“My plan is to open two more,” he adds, “and it can be any-
where in the state. I don’t have exact locations yet, but we havestarted to put feelers out there.”Shakey’s opened last February in Waipahu Town Center, near
American Savings Bank and Longs Drugs fronting FarringtonHighway. Housed within the 5,624-square-foot space is a dining roomequipped with long, communal tables and cushy booths for more pri-vate gatherings. There also are five flat-screen TVs that broadcastsports games and, immediately behind the eating space, a gameroom filled with numerous pursuits for keiki and keiki-at-heart.“Shakey’s is very big on family, food and fun, and what’s great
about that (concept) is that parents can come here to watch a gameand kids can go have fun in the game room,” Vandeman says.Another way Shakey’s puts its patrons first is through offering
fundraising opportunities to sports teams, schools and other organi-zations.“We call it ‘fun-raising’ because you can basically come in here and
we do everything — we cook to order, they have a 2-hour time periodto raise their funds, and 20 percent of food sales goes back to thecharity,” Vandeman explains. “And what’s great about it is that peoplecan come in here, eat and leave, and we take care of all thecleanup."To learn more, visit shakeyshawaii.com.
Shakey’s owner Brad Vandeman has fun on one of the many games availableinside of Shakey’s Game Room.
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Contact Sarah Pacheco at [email protected]
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foodie fare ethnic faves
a sweet-spicy blend of barbecuesauce, ham, jalapeno sausage,sweet pineapple and bacon, aswell as the Rustic Chicken, a pasta-inspired pizza made with slicedchicken breast, mushrooms, freshcilantro and Alfredo sauce.“My favorite pizza is the
Firehouse,” Vandeman admits,referring to the hot ’n’ spicy dishmade with hot sliced sausage,spicy Italian sausage, pepperoni,red onions, diced tomatoes andfresh basil.“We also have a Garden Veggie
pizza that’s really popular withthe vegetarians,” he adds.“Really, you can’t go wrong. I loveany of the pizzas.”All pizzas are available in small
($10.49), medium ($17.49) andlarge ($22.99) portions, or createyour own from a list of meats andveggies (prices vary).Make the meal complete with a
side order of Shakey’s spicy chickenwings, golden fried chicken and Mojos,which are thinly sliced potatoes that arelightly battered in a special blend ofspices and fried until perfectly goldenbrown.“Mojos are our version of french fries,
if you will, and they’re one of Shakey’ssignature items,” Vandeman says,adding that for a real deal, customers
can sample all of Shakey’s signa-ture items in the Bunch of Lunchall-you-can-eat buffet, openbetween 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.Monday through Friday.“Starting June 1 through Aug.
31,” he adds, “it’s going to be$9.99 ($4.99 for keiki) all summerlong for the lunch buffet, whichincludes pizza, pastas, ourfamous Mojo potatoes, garlicbread and all-you-can-eat saladbar.”
Shakey’s Pizza ParlorWaipahu Town Center94-060 Farrington Hwy.677.1919shakeyshawaii.com
Ample free parking availableOpen 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday
The Malaysian-style dish knownas laksa is a comfort meal that isgenerally difficult to find outside
of Southeast Asia. Providing thewarmth of a herbal soup along with therobust satisfaction of a shrimp andnoodle dish, laksa also serves up a kickof spice to consumers, thanks to anaccompanying dash of curry powder.And according to at least one local
restaurateur, the dish may also be ben-eficial to those experiencing alcohol-consumption overload.“It is especially good for hangovers,”
says Panya co-owner Alice Yeung of thesoup, before adding, “You look at it andyou get a craving for it.”There are many variations of laksa,
which is highly popular in Malaysia,Cambodia and Indonesia. The twomost popular types of laksa are theCurry Laksa, which features a coconutmilk base, and the sour fish soup AsamLaksa, which gets its bitterness fromtamarind paste. Panya Bistro features the curry-style
Laksa ($14.95), available for lunch anddinner. The soup includes chickenbroth, prawn broth, coconut milk,curry powder and many aromatic
herbs, including lemon grass. Twotypes of noodles, a rice and yakisobanoodle, are then added to the broth,followed by shrimp, homemade fishcake and fish balls. Topping the dish iscorn, aburaage and bean sprouts.“I have been making this dish for
more than 10 years,” Yeung says. “Wemade this dish for the first couple ofmonths, trying to get the right propor-tions of all our ingredients and findingbalance.”
The ever-spicy Laksa ($14.95)
Nathalie Walker photo
Panya BistroWhere: Ala Moana Center1450 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu
Call: 946.6388
Hours: Monday - Saturday 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.;Sunday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
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1 Golden Fried Chicken breaded in asecret recipe and fried to a crisp gold-en brown, ($9.49, 4 pieces) servedwith Mojos ($18.99, 8 pieces). 2 SpicyWings served with a choice of sauce($5.99, 4 pieces; $10.99, 8 pieces;and $15.99, 12 pieces).
Lawrence Tabudlo photos
Awaken your senseswith Panya’s Laksa
pupu picks
3660 Rises Above the RestBy Kyle Galdeira
One doesn’t need to travelfar to enjoy the bountifulflavors of Euro-Island cui-
sine at 3660 On the Rise. Locatedat the corner of Waialae Avenueand Wilhelmina Rise, the populareatery has been serving loyalcustomers since the early 1990swith its award-winning menu. Chief among the number of
dishes is the Ahi Katsu ($14),
which serves as both the flagshipappetizer and signature dish on3660’s extensive menu. The dishfeatures sashimi-grade ahiwrapped in nori, and is deep-fried until medium rare. Thedelectable pieces of fresh fishcome served with a wasabi gin-ger sauce that provides a distinctpunch to the pupu item.“The dish has been around
since we opened in 1992, andpeople just love it,” says co-
owner and executive chef RussellSiu of the katsu. “We can nevertake it off the menu.”The Crispy Garlic Scallion
Shrimp ($11.50) also packs a fla-vorful punch to start one’s meal,and is served with crispy spinachand a honey chili aioli. The Crispy Fried Quail ($11.50)
offers a departure from the norm,as the succulent miniature fowl ispresented atop fig compote andalongside a puree of maple sweetpotatoes. The Sampling of RongieFoie Gras ($21) includes the rich,buttery liver both in the torchon-style with a strawberry conserve,and pan-seared with a pineapplevanilla compote. 3660 On the Rise will offer a
special Father’s Day DinnerBuffet June 19 from 5 to 8 p.m.,complete with an astoundingarray of favorites including ahikatsu, assorted poke and primerib. For more information or to
make reservations, call 737.1177.
eat this
Spice things up withSmoked Tea Duck
Schezuan-style cuisinemeets contemporaryelegance at Maple
Garden Restaurant. Originally setting up
shop within Kahala Mall,the Chinese eatery relo-cated to its current loca-tion on Isenberg Street inMay 2002. Today, ownersRichard and Janet Lam arebusier than ever, servingup an array of melt-in-your-mouth appetizers,soups, entrees and more— which, to the delight ofmany diners, has no MSG.“We also have a vegetari-
an menu that a lot of peo-ple come for,” Janet says,adding, “but our seafoodand meat items have beenon the menu for years anda lot of people like it.”A premier choice among
Maple Garden’s appetizerselection is its Pot-stickersor pan-fried dumplings($6.95), while the SmokedTea Duck ($15.50 half, $30whole) is a highly sought-after entree as well.
“Smoked Tea Duck is alittle different from youraverage roast duckbecause it’s smoked in tealeaves,” Janet says. “It has areally nice, smoky flavorand it’s well-liked by ourcustomers.“Most people order fami-
ly-style, but we also offer abuffet that many of ourpopular items are featuredon. The lunch buffet runsfrom 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. andis priced at $11.95, whilethe dinner buffet is offeredfrom 5 to 8:30 p.m. for$15.95.
1 A Sampling of Rougie Foie Gras-Torchon with strawberry conserve ($21)2 Crispy Garlic Scallion Shrimp ($11.50)3 Ahi Katsu ($14)
Lawrence Tabudlo photos
Maple GardenRestaurantWhere:909 Isenberg St.
Call:941.6641
Hours:Open daily, 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
3660 On the RiseWhere:3660 Waialae Ave.,Honolulu (at the cor-ner of Waialae Ave. andWilhelmina Rise)
Call: 737.1177
Hours:Tuesday throughSunday, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Notes:The restaurant and barholds up to 80 peoplewhile four private din-ing rooms can accom-modate between 17(small room) and 200people (large room)for special events.
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Elizabeth ChanCreative Director • I Love Country Café885 Queen Street • 783-7901www.ilovecountrycafehawaii.com
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Pan-Seared Salmon with Coconut Ginger Rice and Pineapple SalsaBy Chef Chai Chaowasaree
Ingredients: • 6-8 ounces salmon filet sea-soned with salt and pepper• 2 tablespoons vegetable oilor butter• ¼ cup steamed broccoli • 2 tablespoons diced pineap-ple• ½ tablespoon diced red bell pepper• ½ tablespoon choppedonion• ½ tablespoon choppedChinese parsley• dash Tabasco• sugar and salt, to taste• 2 cups coconut ginger rice
(see ingredients below)
Coconut GingerRiceIngredients:• 1 cup long grain jasmine rice• ¾ cup coconut milk• ½ cup chicken stock• 1 large piece of ginger• 3 cloves garlic• salt and pepper, to taste Preparation:• Combine all coconut gingerrice ingredients and steam forabout 1/2 hour to 45 minutesor until rice is cooked. Set
coconut ginger rice aside.• To make pineapple salsa,combine pineapple, bell pep-per, onions, Chinese parsley,Tabasco, sugar and salt. Tastesalsa and add sugar or lemonjuice if needed, depending onthe sweetness and acidity ofpineapple.• In pan, sauté salmon onmedium-high heat for about 2-3 minutes on each side or untilfish is cooked. Set aside.• Place coconut rice in centerof plate and top with fish andpineapple salsa.
marinated for two days ina special blend of housespices. It’s then char-broiled over low heat for aperfect taste. Delicious inevery way, it’s served withEgyptian salad, basmatirice and pita bread.I recommend you sam-
ple The Pyramids’ famousShawerma ($14.95 lunch,$16.95 dinner) as well.Guests adore the generousportions of mouth-water-ing marinated strips ofbeef and lamb that goalong with this dish, andbetter yet it’s available aspart of the all-you-can-eatlunch buffet ($12.95 perperson) offered daily from11 a.m. to 2 p.m.“Many of our menu
items are available on thebuffet line, so the buffet isusually very busy,”Guirguis adds. The next time you dine
at The Pyramids, keep inmind that you’re in for din-ner and a show, as therestaurant showcasesauthentic belly dancing foryour dining pleasure withshows set for 7:30 and 8:30p.m. Wednesday throughSaturday and 7 and 8 p.m.Sundays.
The Pyramids758-B Kapahulu Ave.
737.2900
Greek MarinaWhen it comes to
Mediterranean cuisine,one thing I’ve noticed isthat you can eat to yourheart’s content with noguilt. Really! When travel-ing along theMediterranean Coast acouple years back, I ate asif I hadn’t eaten fordecades and yet managedto not put on a pound. Iguess you could say thatMediterranean cuisine istoo good to be true.Therefore, yearning for
that same experience, I
headed to Greek Marina inHawaii Kai to feast mytaste buds on genuineGreek cuisine in a casualand relaxing atmosphere.Once setting foot into theeatery, memories ofSantorini, Greece, cameflooding back to me, as amajestic painting of thisbeautiful island hangs on
the wall.Owner Tarek Guirguis
(who also owns ThePyramids) treated me to aGreek specialty called theMix Vege Plate ($15.95lunch, $16.95 dinner).Perfect for vegetarians orjust lovers of Greek food ingeneral, this dish showcas-es delicious portions of
grape leaves and falafelserved with salad, GreekMarina’s famous pita hum-mus and babaghanouj.Falafel is a favorite amongGreeks and consists of aball or patty made fromground chickpeas and favabeans, usually accompa-nied by pita bread. Yum!
Greek MarinaKoko Marina Center,
7192 Kalanianaole Hwy.#E126
396.8441
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Lunch 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. • Dinner 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.at the old Waikiki III TheatresParking available at the Pro-Park location Seaside Ave. Pay $2 at the Restaurant.
922-6868www.atlantisseafoodsteak.com
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GRAND OPENINGBest Cantonese Cuisine
Live Maine Lobster $12.99 ea(with entrée purchase)
Lunch Special $5.99Open daily 10am — midnight
Ala Moana Center(Between Macy’s & Radio Shack) 947-1332
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Deli Hours: Wed-Sun 6am-2pmAfter hours catering available
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From Bentos to Banquets& Picnics to Potlucks!Graduation Catering
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5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tuesday – SaturdayRainbow Tower Hilton Hawaiian Village®
Validated Valet and Self-Parking AvailableEvening and aloha attire. Dress shorts acceptable. No t-shirts, casual, swim shorts, tank
tops or slippers. Information subject to change without notice.
by Chef JJ
June 19, 20114-Course Meal - $24.70 plus tax
Soup of the DayCream of Sweet Corn & Crab Meat
Choice of AppetizersBaked Lobster Avocado
Crab Lagoon with Plum Sauce or Escargot
Choice of EntreesFisherman Pie • Seafood Brioche
Baked Salmon • Baked Lamb WellingtonLamb Stew • Cheese Ravioli Lobster
and More!Choice of Dessert
Private Room Available - BYOBJJ Bistro • 3447 WAIALAE AVENUE 739-0993
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Sam Choy’s BBQ FestivalMonday, May 23, thru Sunday, June 5
BBQ Chicken WingsKalua Pork Quesadilla with BBQ Sauce
BBQ Baby Back RibsBBQ Beef BrisketBBQ Chicken
BBQ Shrimp on SkewersBBQ Beef Brisket & BBQ RibsBBQ Brisket & BBQ Chicken
BBQ Brisket & BBQ Pulled PorkGet your BBQ fix at Sam Choy’s!
AT SAM CHOY’S• Buffets, family style or sit-down
• Breakfast, lunch or inner• Complimentary private rooms for
parties of 35 or more• Complimentary graduation cake for
parties of 35 or more• Make your reservations now
availability limited!
$10.95per person(10 people min)
$24.95 per person(4 people min)
Oriental Chicken Salad4 types of Dim Sum
(Manapua, Nori Spring Roll, Pork Hash, Half Moon)General’s Chicken • Beef and Broccoli
Stir-Fried Assorted Vegetable • Seafood Fried RiceDessert - Almond Float
Chicken Salad with Oriental DressingCrispy Bacon Seafood Combo WrapDungeness Crab - Country StyleHoney Glazed Walnut ShrimpGeneral Tso’s Favorite ChickenSeasonal Chinese Green Vegetable
House Fried Rice • Dessert: Mango Pudding
Specials not valid on Holidays. Advance Reservations required, please call 971-1818.$3 self park validation only.SeafoodvillageHyatt.com Ask about our Kama‘aina Discount
Hyatt Regency Resort& Spa-Street Level•2424 Kalakaua Ave., #102
WHERE TO DINE
Symbol KeyBreakfast
Lunch
Dinner
After Midnight
Alcohol served
Online
Catering
Atlantis Seafood & Steak2284 Kalakaua Avenue922-6868
4 Kings Kitchen2671 S. King St.951-5464
d.k Steakhouse2552 Kalakaua Ave., Waikiki Marriott Beach Hotel931-6280
La Palme D’orAla Moana Center - Mall LevelMountain side, next to Shirokiya941-6161
Napoleon’s BakeryLocated inside of Zippy’s
Willows, The901 Hausten S t.952-9200
AMERICAN
BAKERYFendu Boulangerie2752 Woodlawn Dr.Manoa Marketplace988-4310
Tropics Bar & Grill2005 Kalia RoadHilton Hawaiian Village (Ali‘i Tower)949-4321
Panya711 Queen St. 597-88801111 Bishop St. #4 536-8363Ala Moana Center 946-6388Royal Hawaiian Center 791-2969
Camellia Buffet930 McCully St.951-0511/0611
BUFFET
Larry’s Bakery4369 Lawehana St. (across Target in Salt Lake)422-0059
Eggs n’ Things343 Saratoga Road923-EGGS (3447)
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Graduation Special MenuScallop Soup • Chinese Chicken Salad
Peking Duck • Steamed Sea Bass with Ginger & OnionsSalt & Pepper Shrimp • Capitol Pork Chops
Boneless Chicken Cake Noodle • RiceChef’s Dessert of the Day
$159Special Menu
for10111N. King St. near Maunakea
7am-10pm521-8268No credit cards
accepted for special menu
Dim SumServed 7am Daily
$198
1345 S. King StreetCorner of S. King St.
& Sheridan St.Close to Ala Moana
Shpg Cntr & Wal Mart
TEL.942-4848www.fujio-food.com
Japanese Home Style Restaurant“Hinone Mizunone”
Please enjoy the KAMADAKIGOHAN
cooked completely by “Ogama”.
Choose from • Fried Oyster • Ebi Fry • Ahi Sashimi • Broiled SalmonDiced Steak • Miso Butterfish • Karaage • Pork Ginger
Sizzling Hamburger Steak • Tempura • Tonkatsu and many more!Bentos and assorted musubi available daily as well as ala carte specials
Served with rice, miso soup, two side dishes, and pickles.Served with rice, miso soup, two side dishes, and pickles.
OPEN 11 am - 9 pmLunch 11 am - 5 pmDinner 5 pm - 9 pm
Closed Sundays
Dinner Menu2 Choice
Teishoku Combo$16.75- $20.75
Dinner Menu2 Choice
Teishoku Combo$16.75- $20.75
Sam Sung Plaza • 655 Keeaumoku Street #108 • 949-2890
All Day SpecialAll You Can Eat!!!
NOW OPEN 24 HOURS
Short Rib, Seasoned Short Rib,Rib Eye, Seasoned Beef, Brisket,BBQ Chicken, Tripe, Pork Belly,Spicy Pork, Tongue, Also includes Seafood Pancake& Korean Miso Soup
Adult $19.95Child $16.95
BYOB
Also Available Curry & SteakMonday-Sunday 10:30am–10pm
SUSHI BAR SPECIAL
15% OFFWITH COUPON
SUSHI BAR SPECIAL
15% OFFWITH COUPON
Not to be combined with other special offers. Beverages excluded.
Expires 6/17/11
SHRIMPTEMPURALUNCH SPECIAL
$8.95
SHRIMPTEMPURALUNCH SPECIAL
$8.95
3579 Waialae Avenue737-8820
High Qualityat Affordable Prices!
present a valid local ID for offer. cannot be combined withany other specials or coupons. 2nd entree must be of equalor lesser value. some restrictions apply. Expires 06-12-2011
Offer valid on dine-in orders only. Must present coupon. Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons. Exp 5/31/11
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
Won Ton Soup
Parking along left side of Bldg andright side of bldg all stalls except 1-10
HAPPY HOURFRIDAYS
5:30-11pm50%OFFDRAFTBEERS
www.mccullysc.com • Ample Parking Available in Basement off Pumehana Street1960 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 103, Honolulu, HI 96826 • 946-3338
Free Dessert or Garlic BreadWith any purchase. Must present coupon when ordering.
One coupon per person. Expires 7/31/11.BYOB WELCOME
OPEN FOR BREAKFAST9AM M-F • 8AM Sat-Sun
$674(Dine-in Only)
Da Bestest
Weekly Special(Regular $8.99)
Coupon must be present.Some restrictions apply.
Expires 6/26/11
$674
WHERE TO DINE
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
Yakiniku Camellia Buffet2494 S. Beretania St.944-0449
Makino ChayaAloha Tower Mkt place 585-6360Westridge Mall 486-5100
Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine590 Farrington Hwy692-9880
Golden Palace SeafoodRestaurant111 N. King St.521-8268
CHINESE Duck Yun820 W. Hind Dr.Aina Haina Shopping Center373-1303 or 373-4632
Golden Duck1221 S. King St. • 597-80884230 Waialae Ave., Kahala737-7188
Chin’s Harbor View Restaurant1 Aloha Tower Drive, #283538-9881
Chin’s Chinatown Restaurant1023 Maunakea St.521-4492
Canton House Restaurant162 N. Hotel St.521-3788
Canton Seafood Restaurant923 Keeaumoku St.955-3388
Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Ave.738-8666
1132 Cafe999 Bishop Street • 526-17771132 Bishop St. Ste.131 • 521-1837
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Hawaii’s 1st Choice For Catering!
www.ilovecountrycafehawaii.comwww.chinatownexpress-hawaii.com
Let us help withALL of your
catering needs.
CATERING HOTLINE 783-7901
Graduation Parties Ahead!
DELICIOUS PARTY TRAYSOno Foods!Ono Foods!
FREE DELIVERYON ORDERS OVER $30000
WITHIN THE HONOLULU AREAMONTH OF JUNE ONLY
May, June & July 2011$19.95 Lunch Buffet/ $29.95 Dinner Buffet
Complimentary rental of LCD projector,screen, podium and mic
Available M-F for new bookings only50 adults minimum
Contact Tracy Silva-Kong today:
952-9200
930 McCully St. • 951-0511/951-0611 • PRIVATE PARTY ROOM• CONVENIENT PARKING
*DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WITH
THIS AD. EXP. 6/30/11.
KOREAN CUISINE• LUNCH $15.95 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM• DINNER $22.95 2:30 PM -10 PMKal Bi, Sirloin, Chicken, Sashimi Spicy Pork, Oysters (Fri/Sat/Su)
841-0931Kam Shopping Center
Open 6am Daily
WE CAN CATER YOURGRADUATION PARTIES!
• 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.......................$28/sm.pan• Sweet & Sour Pork.........$36/sm.pan
Here’s some of our most popular catering dishes:
Chicken Breast Mul-Naeng-Myun
596-0799Since 1989
626 SHERIDAN ST. (backside of Walmart)NEW HOURS: MON-SUN 11AM-12 MIDNIGHT
YAKINIKUMILLION
11AM-2PM | $8.50Featured Items Available Only At Million
Chicken Breast Bi Bim Naeng-Myun�
�
Choice of Two: • 2pc Shrimp & 2pc Vegetable Tempura • Chicken Katsu • Chicken, Beef or Pork Teriyaki • Chicken Karaage • Ahi (plain, salted or teriyaki)• Sashimi, Salmon or Unagi (add $2 more to meal price)
Includes Miso Soup, Tofu, Gyoza,Scoop of Rice, Toss Salad or Tsukemono
JUNE SPECIALS
OPEN TUE-SUN LUNCH 11AM-2PM, DINNER 5-8:30PM • Closed Monday Lunch & Dinner100 N. Beretania Street #113 (Parking inside Chinese Cultural Plaza) 536-3035
$11.95
Price slightly higher at Ala Moana, Pearlridge and Kahului.
OFTHE
TRY OUR
Red chocolate cake, topped with a decadent
cream cheese icing.
RED VELVET CAKE & CUPCAKE
677-5388 94-050 Farrington Hwy. • Waipahu, HI 96797
Must present coupon to receive offer. Expires 6/30/11.Cannot be combined with any special or discount.
NO MSGADDED!
ton tonramenF I N E R A M E N H O U S E
Soft Rib Ramen
10% OFFENTIRE MENU
Maple Garden/Yen King909 Isenberg St.941-6641
WHERE TO DINE
FAMILY DININGAngelo Pietro Honolulu1585 Kapiolani Blvd. #110941-0555
Seafood VillageHyatt Regency Resort & SpaStreet Level, 2424 Kalakaua Ave, #102971-1818
On On at McCully1110 McCully St.946-8833
ON ONat McCully
Mini Garden Orient &Vegetarian Cuisine2065 S. Beretania St.946-3828
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.
I Love Country Cafe885 Queen St.4725 Bougainville Dr.783-7901
Don Ho’s Island GrillAloha Tower Marketplace528-0807
new Fresh Catch45-1118 Kam Hwy235-POKE (7653)3109 Waialae Ave735-POKE (7653)
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NOW OPEN at900 N. Nimitz Hwy
536-5870
NOW OPEN at900 N. Nimitz Hwy
536-8570
1627 Nuuanu Ave 585-88392955 E. Manoa Rd 988-0212
www.bangkokchefexpress.com
IMMENSELY POPULAR TAKE-OUT PLATE
Mon-Sat 10:30am-9pm; Sun 12n-8pm Call For Take Out
$6.25LUNCH FOR.....
#4Fried LongRice & Pork
449 KAPAHULU AVE., STE 101735-5544
Peking Duck with Steamed BunsRainbow Tofu Soup
Stemed Fresh Salmon with Black Bean SauceChicken Oyster SaucePepper Salt Shrimp
Five Spice Braised Boneless ShortribsGarlic Chinese BroccoliShredded Duck E Mein
Steamed Rice$239 Table of Ten
2011 GRADUATIONCELEBRATION
Chinese Chicken SaladMongolian Beef Tenderloin
Roasted Garlic Crispy ChickenShrimp Taro Basket
Steamed Fish Fillet with Lemon ShoyuHee Hing Special Cake Noodle
Steamed Rice$175 Table of Ten
2011 Graduation’s Luncheon Menu
Golden Stuffed Crab ClawsTwin Melon Duck Salad
Steamed Chicken Mushroom Casserole SoupMaine Lobster Ginger Scallions on E Mein
Sweet Sour Whole FishHoney Walnut Scallops
Beef with Fresh AsparagusTopshell “Abalone Like Shellfish” on
Mushrooms • Steamed Rice$379 Table of Ten
Ph.D. Graduate’s Dinner Menu
Graduate’s Dinner Menu
Complete Dinners ServedSaturday, June 11, 201111 A.M. till Midnight
Hawaiian Lu’auDinner
$1595
Teriyaki RibSteakChicken Papayaw/ Stuffing
$1495
$1325Served with Baked or Mashed
Potato, French Fries or Rice, Cornon the Cob, Haupia Pudding
All of the above dinners include our“All you can eat” Salad Bar and
Coffee • Tea or Soft Drink
Portugese SweetBread Special
$950
955-1764 Open 24 Hours1860 Ala Moana Blvd. Validated Parking
4230 Waialae Ave., Kahala 1221 S. King St.737-7188 • 737-7288 597-8088
MON-THUR 10AM-10PM/FRI-SUN 10AM-11PM 10:30AM-11PM EVERYDAY
KAHALA LOCATIONDim Sum Coming June 1stFREE $15 GIFT CERTIFICATEwith Take-out orders of $100 or more
Live WholeMain Lobster$11.99
w/ entreepurchase
FREESide Chinese Chicken Salad w/any entrée purchasew/ad. exp. 6/2/11
Dine-in or Take-out. Offer goodat King St. and Kahala
www.macaronigrill.com
Ala Moana Center Ho‘okipa Terrace
808.356.8300
Reservations are recommendedAll fathers will receive a special gift
from Romano’s Macaroni Grill.All Dads are eligible to win A DAY “FORE” DAD
A round of golf for 4 and Dinner for 4 at Romano’s Macaroni Grill
CelebrateFather’s Day
at Romano’s Macaroni Grill
WHERE TO DINEWailana Coffee House1860 Ala Moana Blvd.955-1764
Zippy’sCall the one nearest you.
Max’s Of Manila94-300 Farrington Hwy801 Dillingham Blvd.951-6297
Kit N Kitchen1010 University Avenue942-7622
Kani Ka Pila Grille2169 Kalia Rd, Outrigger Reef on the Beach924-4990
Kenny’s Restaurant1620 N. School St.841-0931
Kenny’s Express Hawaiian BBQ2nd Floor, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center922-9333
Panya Bistro • Bakery • BarAla Moana Center, Mauka - Mall Level946-6388
FILIPINO
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
J2 Asian Fusion3441 Waialae Ave.626-5368
Shakey’s Pizza ParlorWaipahu Town Center94-060 Farrington Hwy., #D3677-1919
2380 Kuhio Ave • Tel: 923-2260$2/2 hr. parking Miramar at Waikiki Mon-Fri 5:30-10pm
California Rolls & Sushi
Garlic Ahi & Salmon Nugget
Fried Rice &Fried Noodles
Fruit & Salad Bar
30 Kinds of Desserts
& Much, Much More!!
Snow Crab Legs
Roast Beef
BBQ Spare Ribs
Mahi Mahi Steak
Pizza & Pasta Salad
Half Shell Oysters
Green Mussels
Vegetable Egg Rolls
D I N I N G O U T | M A Y 2 9 - J U N E 4 , 2 0 1 1 | 2 3
Mon-Sat 9am to 7:30pm; Sun 9:30am to 6pm • 1111 McCully Street • 947-5411
Hawaii Born, Hawaii BredWe Support Local First!2671A S. King Street
951-KING (5464)Mon-Sat 11am-9pmParking: turn into driveway between Kokua Market & 4 Kings
Chinese Steamed Fresh Island Fishwith lup cheong, shiitake mushrooms,
green onions, carrots & ginger
NOW OPEN!NOW OPEN!Upscale American Bistro Plate Lunch
WAIMALU 485-8883
98-1277 Kaahumanu St.(across from Safeway)
www.paesanohawaii.com
MANOA988-5923
2752 Woodlawn Drive
• Indoor & OutdoorBanquet Facilities
• Superb Menus
• Expert Staff
• Affordability
• Ample Parking
Catered functions may be hosted or sponsored by all active duty and retired military,Reserve and National Guard members, or current and retired DoD civilians.
(808) 955-9609 • www.halekoa.com
941-4444
NIGHTLY 5:30 PM - 6:30 PMTeriyaki Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15.95Daily Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$23.95Sukiyaki Steak . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20.95Teriyaki Steak & Chicken Combo . .$21.95Kama‘aina & Military Discount
Available (with proper ID)
1841 Ala Moana Blvd.Between Ilikai & Hilton Hawaiian Village
Dinner served from 5:30 nightly. Valet parkingavailable. Not valid with any other offer.
WHERE TO DINE
GREEK
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
INDIAN
Monsoon IndiaDiscovery Bay (across Ilikai)1778 Ala Moana Blvd., Ste 213941-5112
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 Walk 440-7910
Sam Choy’s BLC580 N. Nimitz Hwy.545-7979
Romanos Macaroni GrillAla Moana CenterHookipa Terrace356-8300
Bali Steak and SeafoodHilton Hawaiian Village (Rainbow Tower)2005 Kalia Road 949-4321
FINE DINING
MAY SPECIAL
Fresh Catch Sauces$499
plus tax
www.freshcatch808.com
NOW OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK45-1118 Kam Hwy235-POKE (7653)
3109 Waialae Ave.735- POKE (7653)
FeaturedSauces:Orig. SavorySauce &Creamy SaladDressing
NOW AVAILABLE at ALL
Longs Drugs Locations
3660 Waialae Ave. • 737-1177 • www.3660.com
O N T H E R I S E
Sunday, June 19 5:00– 8:00pm
MENU HIGHLIGHTSArray of Salad Selections
•Ahi Katsu Station
Vegetable Stir Fry Stationwith Shrimp & ChickenOysters on the Half Shell
Assorted Poke•
Sweet & Sour Spare RibsMiso Glazed Fresh Catch
•Carving: Prime Rib of Beef
•3660 Dessert Favorites
$48 Adult
$19 Children(3-10 years old)
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SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCESUNDAY . . . . . . . . . . MeLveen LeedMONDAY . . . . . . . . . Jerry SantosTHURSDAY . . . . . . . . Sista Robi & Jeff RasmussenFRIDAY . . . . . . . . . . . Hapa’s Nathan AweauSATURDAY . . . . . . . . Danny Couch
Buy onedinner entree,
receive 2nd entree50% OFFvalid Sun, Mon & Tue with ad
Expires 6/7/11.
FREE VALET PARKING • www.chefchai.com • Call 585-0011
BROTHERS CAZIMEROWednesday
KRISTIAN LEITuesday, May 31
Best
Greek Food
in Town!(Limit 1 per customer. Not combinable with other offers. Equal or lesser value.) Exp. 6/30/11.
396-8441 Koko Marina Shopping Center
Try Our Famous Saimin!
Sun-Thu 8am-10pm • Fri-Sat til 11pmOkazuya open daily from 8am
SEKIYA’S RESTAURANT& DELICATESSEN
Serving Hawaii for 75 Years!
2746 Kaimuki Ave732-1656
ACROSS KAIMUKI H.S.www.SekiyasRestaurant.com
Try Our Famous Saimin!“The Neighborhood’sFavorite Local Style
Saimin Served in a HotHomemade Soup”
HanakiShabu Shabu
11:30 am-2:30 pm; 5 pm-10 pm (Closed Tuesdays)
MANOA MARKETPLACE (Tons of FREE Parking) 988-1551
SHRIMP TEMPURA Side Order
Not to be combined with any other offer.Please bring this ad. Expires 5/31/11
FREE PARKING!2494 S. Beretania St.
LUNCH 10:30am-2:30pm...$15.95DINNER 2:30pm-10pm......$22.95
50 Different Items to Choose From50 Different Items to Choose From
Offer good through May 31st!Offer good through May 31st!
Available from10:30am - 9:30pm only.
Available Daily
Prices slightly higher in Kahului. Restaurant prices: Ginger Miso Chicken $6.75, Spaghetti with Garlic Bread $6.05. O�er good from May 2 - 31, 2011. O�er not valid with any other promotional o�ers, coupons and discount cards. While supplies last. Other restrictions may apply.
Purchase a total of $50 in
gift cards& receive a
FREE $5 gift
certificate!
Purchase a total of $50 in
gift cards& receive a
FREE $5 gift
certificate!
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
Kochi1936 South King St.941-2835
Hifumi Japanese RestaurantChinese Cultural Plaza536-3035
JAPANESE
Z PizzaWard Centre Auahi St. Shops596-0066
151 Hekili St., Kailua230-8400
Paesano RistoranteWaimalu Plaza (across Safeway)98-1277 Kaahumanu St. #119485-8883
Manoa Marketplace2752 Woodlawn Dr.988-5923
Hanaki RestaurantManoa Marketplace2756 Woodlawn Drive988-1551
G SushiMarket City Shopping Center2919 Kapiolani Blvd. #23732-9661
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1585 Kapiolani Blvd. #110 | 941.0555 | www.angelopietro.com
Private Party Room for GraduationParty, Birthday, Baby Shower,Bridal Shower... 25 –35 People,Set Menu Available ($18 –$20)
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 6/30/11.
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 6/30/11
Excludes set menu; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, Char Siu & other specials.
999 Bishop St. • First Hawaiian Center • 526-1777See our Catering Menu at www.1132cafe.com
NEW BREAKFASTMENU!
BREAKFAST BURRITOFRENCH TOAST
BREAKFAST CROISSANTSOMELET
FRIED RICE & CURRY FRIED RICE
WITH TOPPINGSNEW PRICES!
FREE COFFEEwith Breakfast
Exp 6-17-11
Open10:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Happy HourMonday - Thursday • 2:30 - 5:00pm
10% OffAla Moana Shopping Center
(above Macy’s)
$23800 for table of 10
8000 Square Foot Restaurant7 VIP Rooms with Video Systems
Perfect for any event!New Item:
Tea Smoked Shrimp
Roasted Meat Appetizer PlatterSeafood & Seaweed Soup
Dynasty Style Golden Fried ChickenSteamed Fish Filets with
Ham & Vegetable in a Lotus Wrap
Chef’s Special Style Beef TenderloinTea Smoked Tiger ShrimpVeggie with Abalone Sauce
Pan Fried E-MeinDessert — Mango Pudding
Cannot be combined with other offers. Expires 6/15/11
Kahala Mall738-5696
(KOZO)
Moiliili 951-5696
(KOZO)
Keeaumokuby Wal-Mart946-5696
(KOZO)
Pearlridge483-6805
Pearl Cityby Wal-Mart455-6805
Kam Shopping Center | 847-1234 • 841-8668 | M-Sun 10:30am - 8:30pm
MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW FORGraduation
Special Set Party A Menu(feeds 10 people)
Egg Blossom Soup • Sweet Sour SpareribsBeef Broccoli • Salt & Pepper ShrimpSteamed Fish • Oyster Sauce Chicken
Gon Lo Mein • Steamed RiceCall for Menu B-$120 & Menu C-$140
$99
WhereMornings
AreBreathtakingat the Colony Surf
1st SundayChampagne Brunch!
New Menu Changes Monthly!
PLEASE CALL FOR RESERVATIONS
Zack Shimizu Kool Guitar/Vocals, experience the gentle crashing waves,pure ocean breezes and awesome beauty of Hawaii.
…Only at Michel ’s~ FREE VALET PARKING ~ ENTERTAINMENT NIGHTLY ~
2895 Kalakaua Ave. • 923-6552 • www.michelshawaii.com
FOR BANQUETS & PRIVATE PARTIES CALL 728-3463
See You 1st
SundayJune 5th!
WHERE TO DINE
The Pyramid Restaurant758 Kapahulu Avenue737-2900
MEDITERRANEAN
Yakiniku Million626 Sheridan St.596-0799
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 Ichiban3579 Waialae Ave.737-8820
Sushi Company 1111 McCully Street947-5411
Sumo Ramen Kaneohe 234-6868Kapolei 693-8808Market City 737-1868Kamehameha Shp Cntr 848-8186Pearl Highlands Cntr 456-808299 Ranch Mapunapuna 833-3139
Sikdorak Korean RestaurantSam Sung Plaza 655 Keeaumoku St., #108949-2890
KOREAN
Frog House Restaurant1604 Kalakaua Ave.951-9370
The Soup Bowl1286 Kalani St. #104841-6068
Make It An IHOP DayALA MOANA BLVD. (Waikiki) • KUHIO AVE
(Waikiki) • PEARL CITY • KANEOHE • HILOAla Moana (Free Parking)
@IHOP_Hawaii
** MADE WITH A
SPLASH OF OUR FAMOUS
BUTTERMILK WHEAT
PANCAKE BATTER
Maple Garden/Yen King909 Isenberg Street • 941-6641
www.MapleGardenHawaii.com
Ask about our extendedhours for Graduation.
Party Room Available for 20-80 people Open Daily 10am to 9:30pm
FREE Ample Parking@ FHB after hours
50% OFFBuy Two Entrees or BuffetsGet 3rd one at 50% OFF!
Valid Monday thru Friday dinner only. For up to 20 people. Not to be combined with any other
offer or discounts.NO
MSG
LOBSTERS$11.99
with purchase of 1-Entree
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$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.
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. $8.95each)
Build your own 10” pizza with
unlimited toppings.*Take out only, w/coupon; not to be combined
with any other offer. Expires 6/15/11.
HO HO Chinese Cuisine590 Farrington HwyKapolei Marketplace
692-9880
No Work. No Fuss.Let us do the work for you.
Party Trays - Available(Call for prices)
Book Your Graduation Party
NOW!Seafood Lunch starting at $950
Seafood-Crableg Dinner Buffet starting at $1595
GRADUATION
1936 S. King St.Local Japanese Style DiningDinner 5 - Midnight • Late Pupus 10 - 2am
941-2835KIDS EAT FREEMONDAY & TUESDAY
*KIDS - Ages 2 to 7 years old.
*1 Child per AdultFREE ENTREE ONYOUR B-DAY!
*BIRTHDAY PERSON w/Valid ID &
*2 ADULT (guests) to qualify.
*FREE ENTREE (up to $19 value).
PARTIES
WELCOME!
zpizzaKAILUA(Next to Boots & Kimo’s)151 Hekili Street230-8400
WARD CENTRE(Auahi Streetfront)1200 Ala Moana596-0066
Memorial Weekend Special
Coupon required at time of purchase. Limit 3 pizzas. Not valid with other offers or discounts.
$1 OFFAny Breadpurchases over $4
Must present coupon • exp. 6/2/11
DAILY BREAD SPECIALSTUESDAY Rustic Kalamata Olive Bread
WEDNESDAY Sundried Tomato Cheesebread
THURSDAY Foccacia Derecco
FRIDAY Walnut Raisin
SATURDAY Hamakua Farms Mushroom Bread
SUNDAY Buckwheat Fig
“All Natural no added chemicals”
988-43102752 Woodlawn Dr. • Manoa MarketplaceTues-Sat 7:30am-7pm; Sunday 7:30am-3pm
New Hours of Operation:Breakfast Service: Sunday 6:30am-9:30am, Monday-Friday 6:30am-10:00am, Saturday 6:30am-10:30am, Sunday Brunch 10:00am-2:00pmLunch Service: Monday-Saturday 11:00am-2:00pmDinner Buffet: Wednesday-Sunday 5:00pm-9:30pm*For information/reservations call Pagoda Restaurant at 948-8356
A new twist on an old favorite
DA BRUDDAHS FATHER’S DAY DINNER BUFFET & SHOWSunday – June 19, 2011 • Dinner: 5:30 pm • Show: 7:00 pm PAGODA HOTEL • C’est si Bon Ballroom (2nd floor)
ENTREES FEATUREDPrime Rib of Beef, Carved to order • Steamed Crab Legs • RoastedPork Loin • Island Style Steamed Fish • Sesame Nori Chicken
SALAD BAR & DESSERT STATIONAdults: $48.00 inclusive • Children: $19.95 inclusive (3 – 8 yrs of age)
TICKETS ARE NON REFUNDABLE MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCEPhone: 948-8369 or 948-8370
ALA MOANA CENTER, MALL LEVEL, MAUKANEXT TO VICTORIA’S SECRET
946-6388
WHERE TO DINE
Pho My Lien98-150 Kaonohi St.488-4900
Pho Kitchen2919 Kapiolani Blvd.735-8488
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
Shabu Shabu Bangkok“Thai Style” Hot Pot949 Kapahulu Ave. • 732-7666
Shabu Shabu House“Japanese Style” Hot Pot1221 Kapiolani Blvd. #108 • 597-1655
The Ocean House Restaurant2169 Kalia Rd., Outrigger Reef Hotel923-2277
Serg’s Mexican Kitchen2740 East Manoa Rd988-8118 3660 on the Rise
3660 Waialae Ave.737-1177
PACIFIC RIM
Fukuya Delicatessen & Catering2710 S. King St.946-2073
OKAZUYA SHABU SHABU
Saigon House2743 S. King St.942-4577
El Charro Mexicano Aiea Restaurant99-115 Aiea Heights Drive 488-9727
MEXICAN
Wahoo’s Fish Taco940 Auahi St. #140591-1646
41-865 Kalaniaole Hwy (Waimanalo)259-7374
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@tableside4Kings Kitchen
The throne awaits customersat 4Kings Kitchen, whereowner and chef Kapo Kealoha
knows exactly what it takes to feedroyalty. The Honolulu eateryopened earlier this year, specializ-ing in upscale plate lunches.Kealoha derived his menu from fam-ily recipes taught to him by hismother, and says customers canexpect local favorites with a mod-ern twist. Signature dishes includeChef Kapo’s Mochiko Chicken ($10)and the “Not Your Normal” Loco($11). 4Kings Kitchen is located at2671 S. King St. and is open Mondaythrough Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9p.m. Call 951.5464.
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Right: Chef Kapo Kealohashows off one of his many
culinary masterpieces. Inset:Big Island Meat Loaf with
Brown Gravy ($10)
1 | Wayne Kikugawa
2 | Stephen, Christian and
Rebecca Roy 3 | Nolan,
Kenneth and Rhonda Sakai
4 | Nancy and Kark Guerin
5 | Francine Wai and Ann Ito
6 | Emma, Jessa, Corey and
Denise Sumida
Lawrence Tabudlo photos
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