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(Clockwise, from left) Waimalu Chop Sueycashier Avis Aquino, owner Jacky Wangand head chef Yung Hoy Lee prepare tofeast on succulent dishes, including therestaurant’s famous Crispy Gau Gee.

Beefing up at Pho My Lien | 10It’s a Nice Day for dim sum deals | 13

ALSO:A bit of miso magic | 2

Waimalu Chop Suey may have recently

undergone a change inownership, but the

popular eatery is still offering patrons a widevariety of the tastiest

Chinese cuisine in town.See page 4 | Leah Friel photo

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In honor of Breast Cancer Awarenessmonth, I’ve recently set a goal to bettermy health and well-being. And on a

mission to get there, I’m trying my best towork out in a way that I enjoy, and embracefoods that are nutritious and delicious.While spending some time doing

research on healthy foods, I stumbledacross a statement made by the Journal ofthe National Cancer Institute which pleas-antly surprised me, while in fact awaken-ing my appetite — miso soup consump-tion is linked with up to a 50 percentreduced risk of breast cancer, while alsoaiding in the prevention and treatment ofheart disease, hypertension and more.Now, I’m not sure if these studies are

totally accurate, but one thing I canguarantee is that my taste buds adoremiso — it’s an absolute must-have! Misois a traditional Japanese seasoning pro-duced by fermenting rice, barley and/orsoy beans, with salt and the fungusknown as kojikin. Combining these ingre-dients results in a thick paste used forsauces and spreads, and mixing withdashi soup stock to serve as miso soup.

This week, without further ado,me, myself and I went on a misomarathon at a few premier Ono,You Know, establishments knownfor their miso creations.

Stage RestaurantLocated on the second floor of

Honolulu Design Center, StageRestaurant offers a chic and mod-

ern atmosphere that is pleasing to thesenses, as it’s embellished in stylish hues,statement lighting, vivid artwork, and awide array of eclectic furnishings fromacross the globe.Executive chef Ron de Guzman raises

the bar as he showcases exquisite culi-nary fusion, specializing in contemporaryAsian-American cuisine. Chef de Guzmanand the rest of his kitchen staff trulyemphasize the importance of utilizinglocally grown fresh ingredients.Upon my most recent visit to Stage, I

met with sous chef Tim Petersen, whopresented me with Stage Restaurant’s topmiso creations, including the ever-famous “Wafu Style” Beef Carpaccio ($12)and Misoyaki Butterfish ($27).The succulent beef carpaccio is served

as an appetizer during dinner hours andfeatures the most tender New York striploin adorned with crystals of salt, daikonoroshi, chives, negi oil and a flavorfulMisoyaki drizzle, topped with crispy gar-lic chips. According to Petersen, somediners are skeptical of carpaccio at first,however, he says, it’s nice to step out ofyour culinary comfort zone every once ina while and treat your palate to some-thing new.

“Because our style of cooking has agreat Asian influence to it, the miso is themost pronounced flavor of this dish,” heexplains. “We use a red miso that has amuch stronger flavor than white miso —and the drizzle also consists of sesameand other secret ingredients.”Lastly, to enhance the dish, a spicy

ponzu sauce is served tableside for yourdining pleasure.When it comes to selecting a main

course, the miso lover in me goes straightfor the Misoyaki Butterfish ($27). Believeme, there’s no second-guessing this dish,as it’s a signature item at StageRestaurant. The fish itself is melt-in-your-mouth delicious, dressed in a savoryMisoyaki sauce and paired ever so per-fectly with sake-braised spinach, Kahukucorn, green onion coulis, a soy reductionand crispy garlic chips that distinctly addto the texture and flavor of this magnifi-cent entree.Also taking center stage here is an

impressive wine list with more than 500labels to choose from.Stage Restaurant is open for lunch

Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m.to 1:30 p.m., and Monday throughSaturday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. for dinner.Closed Sundays.

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Hanaki RestaurantWith the fall season upon us, it’s safe to

say that I’ve completely fallen for Hanaki’s

onolicious shabu shabu delights.Hanaki Restaurant first opened its

doors in Manoa Marketplace in 1996, andinitially known for its all-you-can-eat buf-fet, Hanaki embarked in a new directionlast April, presenting its customers withthe best in shabu shabu and tastyJapanese cuisine.So go ahead, take hold of the chop-

sticks and the ladle, and dare to be yourown shabu shabu chef — impress yourdining party with your talented cookingskills. What I like best about the shabushabu concept is that it allows you to

Miso!

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Waimalu Chop Suey ChineseRestaurant is Chinese in theory,with an abundance of local flair

and a bit of American accents surround-ing this iconic establishment. Call it his-toric, but in its almost 50 years of busi-ness in Waimalu Shopping Center, thisreputable landmark, also known as the“House of Gau Gee,” is often beset bycustomers feasting on tasty NorthernChinese cuisine that over the years hasbecome a local favorite. At times theTravel Channel will spark your interestbetween bites, as it plays on the tworecently purchased flat-screen TVsmounted in the restaurant, and friendlystaff will often catch up on a story ortwo with a loyal customer.And while times have changed,

Waimalu Chop Suey continues toplease patrons with the same culinaryexperience they’ve known and loved,as the menu and some familiar facesremain the same. However, mostrecently, one may have noticed a par-ticular change that has taken place: aswitch in ownership.At the start of this month, Jacky Wang

has taken on the role of president andowner of Waimalu Chop Suey after previ-ous owners Randy Yim, his older broth-er Dennis and their mother Violet retired

after a 49-year run. In fact, Randy’s latefather Mun Cho Yim is the mastermindbehind the eatery’s famous “bambucha”gau gee.“It’s remarkable that one owner was

able to stay in business for so long, espe-cially with the downturn of the econo-my. I hope I can stay here for 50 years aswell,” says Wang, who has been in therestaurant industry for the past 15years, and also currently runs Kin SingChinese Fast Food in Waipahu.Wang, who’s originally from China,

set roots in the islands in 1993 with thehope of pursuing a career in sales, butinstead quickly obtained a part-timejob at a restaurant. With much persist-ence and dedication, Wang was able towork his way through the ranks frombusboy, to server, manager and mostrecently owner.“I really enjoy talking to customers, so

even though the sales route didn’t workout, I’m still able to do what I love in therestaurant business,” he says.“I took on the challenge of taking over

this restaurant, and this is an exciting,new experience. It’s really importantthat we respect the previous owner andour customers, and maintain the tradi-tion that has gone on for so long.”Continuity is key. Glance at the menu

Story by Alana Folen • Photos by Leah Friel


and you’ll be overwhelmed with the vast possi-bilities, but if you’re a longtime customer, you’llalso notice that your favorites are still readilyavailable. Today, head chef Yung Hoy Lee, whohas worked in the kitchen for 25 years, is proudto continue to offer the restaurant’s most-requested item.“Everyone loves the Crispy Gau Gee ($9.25

for eight pieces) and I make 1,000 pieces of gaugee per day,” Lee says with a smile.The gau gee offered here is quite possibly

one of the largest on the island as the crispyouter pi (skin/wrap) is filled with ground porkand hints of vegetables, including cabbage andmushrooms. Customers also can request hotmustard sauce and sweet-sour sauce to pairwith this restaurant specialty — and Wang’sfavorite indulgence.“I taste it every day to make sure it's

absolute perfection. I have to make sure it's atits highest quality — I'm the taste tester,” hesays with a laugh.In addition to the original Crispy Gau Gee,

Waimalu Chop Suey also offers Crispy Gau GeeMein with Vegetables, Crispy Gau Gee withVegetables, Steamed Gau Gee, Gau Gee Soupand more.According to Wang, this renowned eatery is

now offering an irresistible special in whichcustomers receive a free live Maine lobsterwith dine-in orders of $50 or more (must pres-ent ad found on Page 19). The live Maine lob-

ster can be prepared in various ways — withginger and green onion, black bean sauce orwith salt and pepper.“The main thing is that we keep the original

menu because that’s what customers keep com-ing back for,” Wang states. “We’ll never takedishes off the menu, but we soon hope to addnew items to bring in even more customers.We’re taking things one step at a time.“Customers rave about our Honey Glazed

Walnut Shrimp ($11.25), saying the flavor isreally tasty.” Being that there’s something for every palate

here, fans of Waimalu Chop Suey are givinggreat praise to the Live Dungeness Crab (mar-ket price), Seafood with Vegetables ($10.75),Steamed Fish Filet with Ginger and Onion Sauce($11.50), Salt and Pepper Pork Chops ($9.25)and Combo Fried Rice ($8.50), as well — andthat’s simply skimming the tip of the iceberg.For those on the go, ordering takeout is con-

venient. Planning a party? Waimalu Chop Sueyalso caters and delivers (delivery is free ofcharge for orders of $220 and above).Looking ahead, Wang is optimistic and hopes

to preserve the longevity of the restaurant.“My primary goal is to keep serving high-

quality products with great customer serv-ice,” he says. “I won't give up. I'm only look-ing forward.”

Dining Out//Cover Story//Waimalu Chop Suey

Where:Waimalu Shopping Center98-020 Kamehameha Hwy., AieaCall:488.1616 or 488.9010Hours:Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m.Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

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(Clockwise, from left) Waimalu Chop Sueychashier Avis Aquino, owner Jacky Wangand head chef Yung Hoy Lee prepare tofeast on succulent dishes, including therestaurant’s famous Crispy Gau Gee.

Beefing up at Pho MyLien | 10It’s a Nice Day for dim sum deals | 13

ALSO:A bit of miso magic | 2

Waimalu Chop Suey may have recently

undergone a change inownership, but the

popular eatery is still offering patrons a widevariety of the tastiest

Chinese cuisine in town.See page 4 | Leah Friel photo

Waimalu

chop suey

Dining Out//Cover Story

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1 Live Main Lobster Market price

2 Seafood with Vegetables ($10.75)

3 Salt and Pepper Pork Chops ($9.25)

4 Crispy Gau Gee (eight pieces, $9.25)

5 Honey Glazed Walnut Shrimp ($11.25)

6 Waimalu Chop Suey’s (front, from left) Jin LuChen, Emelinda Ribao, Lipinz Guan, Lucille Kam,Edta Queral, Donna Kalaw, Bao Chong Liang andAvis Aquino (back, from left) Bin Xu, Jacky Wangand Yung Hoy Hee

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Pupus on the rise at 3660After 19 years in business and more

awards than you can count, 3660On The Rise has distinguished

itself as a Hawaii-dining landmark thatoffers fresh island products preparedwith international flair. And that’s justthe entrees.The “First Flavor” portion of the menu

lists 19 items that run the gamut fromfresh salads and Crispy Fried Quail($11.75) to oysters, foie gras and the kingof all pupu items, Crispy Fried Calamari,which can be ordered alone ($10.50) oras part of the 3660 Sampler Platter($18.95). If you’re with a group, this is theway to go. Chef de cuisine Lydell Leongsays their two sampler platters — theother is the Cold Seafood Plate — is cre-ated to serve two diners but they are bigenough for three or four to enjoy.The sampler platter features Rock

Shrimp Tempura, an Avocado MauiOnion Puree, the Crispy Fried Calamari,Short Rib and Foie Gras Tortellinitopped with a Truffle Mushroom Jus,

Shichimi Seared Ahi and an Asian Slaw.Everything can be dipped in the ToastedGarlic-Roasted Tomato Aioli that takesLeong and his talented staff two to threehours to make. This is one crazy gooddipping sauce.“If you take the time and effort, people

can taste the difference,” he says.Everything on the platter is how it

should be. The Calamari and RockShrimp Tempura are light and crispy, andthe Tortellini, forget about it! Good leftan hour ago, these things are great! Theavocado, ahi and slaw provide perfecttaste and texture complements.For those who prefer their samplers

with a bit of a chill, the Cold SeafoodPlate ($26) is a good choice. The heap offresh seafood includes Ahi Shashimi witha Wasabi Soy Sauce, Oysters on the HalfShell with a Ginger Vinaigrette andTobiko, Citrus Cured Wild Salmon, aChive Crème Fraiche, and a Crab Meatand Cucumber and Wakame Salad. NeedI say more?

On the lighter side, the VegetarianAppetizer of the Evening ($10.50) isworth checking out. The dish changesalmost daily, and includes a chef-inspiredcombination of nearly everything thatcan be grown in Hawaii, whether it isgreens from Nalo Farms or vine-ripenedtomatoes from the Big Island. The prepa-ration can be just as varied. “It can be steamed, fried, baked or

even raw,” says Leong with his trade-mark smile.No appetizer offering would be com-

plete without some pork, and 3660 payshomage to the glory that is the OtherWhite Meat. The Braised Kurobuta PorkBelly ($11.75) is seared for color andthen slowly braised for five to six hoursin sherry, pork stock, shoyu, tangerinepeel, garlic, ginger and star anise. It isthen chilled, sliced and fried crispy toorder and served with Maui onions,grilled flatbread and topped with a lightJus. Hungry yet?

1 3660 Sampler Platter ($18.95) 2 Cold Seafood Plate ($26)

3 Braised Kurobuta Pork Belly ($11.75)

Leah Friel photos

3660 On The Rise Where: 3660 Waialae Ave.,

Honolulu

Call: 737.1177

Hours: Tuesday-Sunday5:30-8:30 p.m.

Notes: 3660 has four private dining rooms that can accommodate groups up to 200 people.

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whatwe’reeatingat...

By Ali Resich

Alocal favorite since 1985, Camellia Buffet inMcCully has proven to be a valued Korean-style yakiniku restaurant.

The eatery offers an irresistible all-you-can-eat buf-fet ($15.95 lunch, $23.95 dinner), in which diners pileon a variety of meats and vegetables to grill individu-ally at each table. Assorted banchan, as well assoups, add variety and flavor to every meal. Fordessert, red bean porridge or soft-serve ice cream arecustomer favorites.With so many options to choose from, the estab-

lishment is an ideal spot for the whole family, whereeven picky eaters will find something they like. WillieChang and his family recently took the time to gatherfor dinner and enjoyed the all-you-can-eat buffet.

Willie Chang:"We're eating BBQChicken, KoreanShort Rib, BBQ Beef,Hot Spicy Pork andlots of sides. I like theBBQ Chicken. A lot ofplaces, they don’tmarinate. Here, it’swell-marinated andyou get to cook it theway you want."

Since its opening a little over ayear ago, El Charro MexicanoAiea Restaurant has been

serving a full menu of flavorfulMexican dishes. But now, it alsooffers a full bar and dancing.In response to many customer

requests, the restaurant recentlygot its liquor license and offershappy hour from 3 to 6 p.m.Monday through Friday featuringdiscounted drinks and pupus,such as a Mini Sampler of appe-tizers (mini quesadilla, flauta,and taquito with sour cream andguacamole) for $8. Margaritasare $3.50 or you can get a pitcherfor $15.On Spanish Saturdays from

9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m., the tables andchairs are moved outside tomake room for a DJ and dancefloor. The kitchen is closed, butthe bar remains openand a pupu menu isavailable. Customersalso will be happy tohear that the air condi-tioner has been fixed.“We wanted to do this

for the community,”

says John Ramirez, who owns therestaurant with wife Sofia. “Theycan come to eat and dance.”A breakfast menu also was

recently added and is offered allday. Menu items are served mild,however, customers can requestfor hot sauce. Some of the popu-lar dishes include the DeluxeSalad ($9.49) served with grilledchicken fajitas, onions, pico degallo, bell peppers, guacamole,sour cream and cheese; and theChile Rojo or Verde ($12.49) withslowly roasted pork in a red chilisauce or verde sauce made withgreen tomatoes, served with rice,sour cream, beans and a choice ofcorn or flour tortillas.“These are family recipes of

chef Gloria Orias,” adds Sofia.“And it’s all dishes we like to eat.”

Camellia BuffetWhere:930 McCully St., Honolulu

Call:951.051

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Call:488.9727

Hours:Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-9 p.m.,Friday and Saturday 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m.,Spanish Saturdays 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. (pupu menu and bar),Closed Sunday 1

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Willie Chang and family enoy dining at Camellia Buffet. Ali Resich photo

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“We are the only food service thatdoes things for bakery, dessert andfood, so that stands out — our style andthe quality (of our food),” says Yeung,who co-owns the business with her sis-ter, Alice. “We first opened as a bakeryin 1997 at the McCully Shopping Center.This (Ala Moana location) is the firstfull-service restaurant location that wehave with a full-service bar. You canenjoy home-cooking type comfort foodon an international basis.”Panya has menus for the bistro and

bar, catering, bakery, desserts andcakes. The restaurant’s signature dishis the Laksa ($13.95), known as “PanyaHouse Noodles,” according to opera-tions manager Kiana Huang.“The Laksa is a Malaysian-Singapore

style noodle dish,” she explains. “Wehave our own recipe and it’s like a spicyseafood noodle.”Other restaurant favorites include

Baked Pork Chop with Egg Fried Rice andTomato Sauce ($16.95), Thai Style RibEye Steak Salad ($15.95), Deep FriedBaby Octopus ($9.95), Garlic Toast

Crostini ($9.95) and Panya’s HomemadeGyoza ($7.95). Customers also requestthe Garlic Butter Tiger Shrimp Scampi($13.95) and Panya’s variety of curries($11.95-16.95) frequently.“Our Baked Pork Chop is Hong Kong-

style; we use a healthy pork chop andwe make our own gravy,” says Huang.“The Thai Style Rib Eye Steak Salad is adifferent mix of vegetables with ourhomemade dressing. Our Gyoza isground pork with chives and shrimp.”Huang emphasizes the originality of

the eatery’s recipes, as well as the qual-ity of the ingredients used. “Everything is homemade,” she says.

“We make everything from scratch —our breads for sandwiches, our burgerbuns, even our salad dressing. When wemake our food, we also want to makesure it’s healthy … we use less oil butit’s still tasty. We are 100 percent zerotrans-fat cooking and we change ourdeep-fry oil every day. We maintain thequality and consistency of our food.”The restaurant’s dedication to using

high-quality ingredients and unique

Located in Ala MoanaCenter, Panya Bistro andBakery’s trendy setting,

chic decorations and variety ofmenu items make it a customer hot

spot. When it comes to Panya’s unique-ness, owner Annie Yeung points out the eatery’s

many services.

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recipes also is evident in its bakery. TheHokkaido Bread ($4 for Mini HokkaidoBread Package; $3.25 for Big TopHokkaido Bread; $1.25 for Mini HokkaidoBread) reigns as one of Panya’s signaturebreads because of its original recipe. “Our Hokkaido bread is a sweet bread

with no filling,” says Huang. “We have itas a family-size bread that is good forparties or catering. We also have an indi-vidual package that’s good for everydaybreakfast or for a snack.”Panya’s pastries are a mixture of sweet

and savory flavors. The eatery still incor-porates ingredients with less sugar intoits desserts, but preserves tasty delica-cies, as demonstrated with its signatureJapanese Cheesecake with CrèmeAnglaise Sauce ($4.25).“We have our original recipe from

Japan, and this is something only Panyahas,” Huang says. “Our JapaneseCheesecake is more fluffy, very light anddoesn’t have much sugar.” “Our shortbread cookies ($4.25) are

always very popular,” adds Yeung.When it comes to drinks and its bar

menu, Panya emphasizes fresh mixtures. “We serve a wide range of fresh juices

and we use the fresh juice to make marti-nis. We make the Green Apple Martini($5) and Lychee Martini ($5) from realfruit juice.” Desserts at Panya are creative delica-

cies, as Yeung promotes the importanceof presentation. “Other than our sliced cakes, we make

tiny cakes for dessert platters,” she says.“We also have mini desserts in a cup —it’s fancier and brings our desserts to thenext level.”In addition to its dine-in services,

Panya also provides its customers withcatering menus, available on its website. “We have a set menu and (offer) full-

service catering on-site,” says Yeung.“We start from $10-$18 per person.”“From there, we expand our catering

menu to a more customized service,”adds Huang. “If customers provide uswith a head count, budget and what kindof food they’re looking for, we can cus-tomize the menu to fit (their needs).”

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1 Hokkaido Bread Pudding ($5.50) andJapanese Cheesecake ($4.95)2 Laksa ($13.95)3 Garlic Toast Crostini ($9.95)4 Coconut Curry Chicken ($13.95)5 Thai Style Rib Eye Steak Salad ($15.95)6 Deep Fried Baby Octopus ($9.95)7 Baked Pork Chop with Egg Fried Riceand Tomato Sauce ($16.95)

Panya Bistro and Bakery

Where: Ala Moana Center 1450 Ala Moana Blvd. Suite 2054, HonoluluHours: Monday–Saturday, 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Sundays, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.Happy Hour: Sunday & Monday, all day Tuesday – Saturday, 3-6 p.m., 9 p.m. – closingCall: 946.6388Website: PanyaGroup.com

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By Ali Resich

While Italian food isoften revered for itssimplicity, the flavors

produced are anything butsimple. The authentic Italiancuisine at Paesano RistoranteItaliano is no exception, con-sisting of deeply flavorful andrich classics. The eatery hasbeen a Manoa staple fordecades, and since opening asecond location in Aiea in 2008,the restaurant has gained loyalpatrons all over the Island. The combination of old-school

recipes and thoughtful prepara-tions gives Paesano’s dishes thatextra burst of deliciousness. TheNew York Steak ($27.90) forexample, features black pan-grilled strip loin lightly seasonedto perfection and seared in a castiron-skillet to create an especial-

ly crispy crust. Succulent on its own, this

steak is taken to the next levelwith the restaurant's homemadered wine sauce, as old as theestablishment itself. "What makes it special is that

we use Merlot and Port mixedtogether, which gives it a little bitof sweetness," explains headchef and co-owner Gerry Quach.The red wine is reduced alongwith butter, sauteed mushrooms,

caramelized onions, and a hint ofthe French shoyu, Maggie, toachieve that fathomless flavor. The Linguini Chicken Anchovy

Olio ($21.90) also will excite yourtaste buds. The chicken is pan-seared and baked with garlic andanchovies until golden brownand crispy. "We use a good brand of

imported Italian pasta that we

cook to order," saysQuach, who ensureseach dish is preparedas freshly as possible. The flavors keep

intensifying with theCombination Chicken& Shrimp Artichoke($25.90). Not listed onthe menu, this tastydish is reserved for thewise patrons andDining Out reader whoremember to order it.Fresh chicken and

shrimp combined with butter,garlic, caramelized onion, buttonmushrooms and chicken stalkmake for a mouth-watering meal.Touches of fire roasted pepper,balsamic vinegar and basil reallymake this dish pop. For the simplest way to com-

plex flavors, take the route toPaesano Ristorante Italiano.

1 New York Steak ($27.90)2 Combination Chicken &Shrimp Artichoke ($25.90)


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By Ali Resich

When carnivores crave a tastyVietnamese beef dish, phooften hits the spot. While this

beloved dish is unquestionably deli-cious, Pho My Lien serves up manyother mouth-watering beef dishes thatmeat eaters won’t be able to resist. For 10 years, this authentic

Vietnamese restaurant enjoyed a longresidency in Waikiki before moving toits current location in Aiea. With freshingredients and generous portions,you won’t find a more affordableVietnamese hot spot.One beefy meal the establishment

offers is the Rice Plate with BBQ BeefShort Ribs ($10.50). A scrumptiousalternative to kal-bi, the Vietnamesepreparation used in this dish is one ofmany secret family recipes thatowner Lien James adopted from hermother in Vietnam. Fresh vegetablesand rice on the side complete the sat-isfying meal.A refreshingly healthy option,

Lemon Beef Salad ($9.95) consists ofromaine lettuce, cucumbers, toma-toes, toasted peanuts, fried onionflakes and parsley topped with slicesof beef. The house-made marinadepacks more flavor than you everthought possible into the thinly

sliced meat.In addition to fresh vegetables that

James and husband Walter gatherweekly in Chinatown, their home-made fish sauce brings a deliciouspunch of flavor to all of Pho My Lien’sbeefed up meals.So, if you like beef, don’t fight, just

find your way to Pho My Lien instead.

Pho My Lien Vietnamese RestaurantWhere: Westridge Shopping Center98-150 Kaonohi St., Suite B213-B, Aiea

Call: 488.4900

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Beefin’ with Pho My Lien

Lemon Beef Salad ($9.95) | Nathalie Walker photos

Rice Plate with BBQ Beef Short Ribs ($10.50)

Paesano RistoranteItalianoWhere: Manoa Marketplace2752 Woodlawn Drive, Honolulu

Call: 988.5923

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Sung may not beItalian by blood, but

he certainly has the charac-teristics of a traditionalItalian restaurant owner. Hefills his restaurants with ananimated and boisterousvoice, and smiles as hespeaks passionatelyabout his ventureinto the Italianrestaurant business.“I wanted to start a

restaurant that wasvery family-style,family-oriented. Wehave very reason-able priced foodwith huge portionsfor the whole family.You cannot beat ourprices,” says Sung,who has spent thepast 25 years devel-oping property onHawaii Loa Ridgeand previously wasthe owner of Ted’s Drive-In,one of Hawaii’s originalKorean fast-food chains.“When you come here,

this is like being in an out-door European-style restau-rant. It is a little different;we have nice open-airtables and lanai where peo-ple can hold private partiesor functions.”With two locations, Bella

Mia has just introduced twonew dishes to its specialsmenu. Calamari ala Penne($13.95) is a simple, but verypopular Italian dish. A heap-ing portion of penne pasta isserved with freshly sauteedcalamari and Bella Mia’s sig-nature tomato sauce topped

with parsley.On Wednesdays from 11

a.m. to 3 p.m. guests may tryBella Mia’s Cheese Ravioli ina Creamy Pesto Sauce($8.95). The sauce is whatmakes this ravioli dish. It’screated by combiningcheese, pesto, garlic and

basil in a blender and thenadding a little olive oil,Parmesan cheese and heavycream. Served over cheese-filled ravioli, this lunch spe-cial is definitely reasonablypriced top-notch cuisine.Other lunch specials

include Stromboli for $8.95Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 3p.m. On Fridays, patronsmay enjoy any of Bella Mia’spizzas for $8.95.“Guests have to try one

of our pizzas. They arehome made quality pizzaand the sauce is delicious,”says Sung.Each meal is served with

Bella Mia’s complimentaryfresh-baked Italian bread.

Cheese Ravioli in a CreamyPesto Sauce (Wednesday

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Jin Din Rou hasgarnered quitea following for

its Shanghai soupdumplings or XiaoLong Bao, which are typi-cally filled with pork and chick-en. But that’s not all you’ll find atthe modern, stylish Taiwanese-style eatery.After chatting up manager

Bob Suzukawa, we learned thatthey’re quite accommodating atthe South King Street eatery.Suzukawa assured us thatalthough the Xiao Long Baoaren’t available vegetarian-style,Jin Din Rou will prepare somedishes to order for you, omittingthe meat or fish. (Although, if wenudge the cooks a bit, maybethey’ll come up with a vegetari-an soup dumpling, maybe sub-stituting mushrooms for meat —hint, hint.)Looking beyond the

dumplings (for now), Ma PoTofu ($9.50), always a favoriteChinese restaurant staple, isjust as spicy-good without thepork, and the cooks are morethan happy to leave it out.

Suzukawa says the sauce is a bitspicier and thicker than whatyou’ll find in typical Chineserestaurants, not very sweet andfull of flavor. To accompanyyour ma po tofu, if you just ask,they will stir up a meatless veg-etable fried rice. The noodledishes, such as Noodles withVegetables ($9.99), althoughmade with chicken broth, canbe adjusted to your taste aswell. Just ask, and they will sub-stitute a vegetable-based broth.After all, as the saying goes,

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personalize your cuisine to whateveryour heart desires.“Shabu Shabu is very interactive.

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all things veggies, the ultimate choice isyours. Prices will vary based on theselected soup base and ingredients,however, ingredients such as vegetablesand meats range from $2.50 to $4.50each. What is my shabu shabu choice of the

moment, you ask? Well, that’s easy!Misoyaki Butterfish, udon and tons ofvegetables swimming in a savory misosoup base, of course!Hanaki offers a wide selection of soup

bases ($5 each) perfect for your shabushabu meal, be it Konbu (light, seaweed-based udon soup), Hanaki (light, shiso-based with onion flavor), Miso (medium,traditional Japanese soybean paste),Sukiyaki (medium, shoyu and sugar),Spicy (heavy, beef-based special spicyrecipe) or Curry (heavy, creamy curry fla-vored with milk). The establishment alsooffers a special Healthy Herb Soup aswell with a refreshing blend of gojiberries, dried dates, ginseng and specialherbs.“The miso shabu shabu soup base is

actually one of our best-sellers, especial-ly with the kids,” Mitsuyoshi states. “It(miso soup base) goes great with somany choices from our fridge, such asthe prime rib, fish, clams, Chinese cab-bage, sponge tofu and more.”In my specific melting pot of flavors,

the Misoyaki Butterfish ($5.50) is divine,as is the piping hot miso soup and freshvegetables — including my favorites ofmushrooms, spinach and bambooshoots. Undoubtedly, I think we have amiso explosion on our hands, catapult-ing us to shabu shabu heaven!Finally, to complement any shabu

shabu meal is a scrumptious side orderof grilled Misoyaki Butterfish ($4.50)that is worth sampling.“The side order of our Misoyaki

Butterfish is just as popular as ourShrimp Tempura!” Mistuyoshi exclaims.

Hanaki RestaurantManoa Marketplace

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Hinone MizunoneThe constant flow of traffic bustling in

and out of Hinone Mizunone on anygiven day has become routine for oper-ations manager Eiki Tamaki and hisstaff, and for good reason. It only takesone bite of remarkable entrees such asudon, Japanese curry, Teishoku lunchesand the tasty miso butterfish to haveyou hooked on this family-friendlyeatery on South King Street.I speak from experience! Everything

here is delicious, but if you’re a die-hardmiso fan, you must sink your teeth intothe Miso Butterfish Teishoku ($14.75),served with rice, miso soup, tsukemonoand two side orders of your choice.“We marinate our butterfish in a miso

sauce for a day and a half,” Tamakiexplains, adding that the sauce is madewith a combination of white and redmiso, otherwise known as awase. “Themiso really soaks into the fish and itgives off a sweeter flavor. Miso alsohelps to preserve the fish, too.”“There’s a high demand for butter-

fish, so we have a very limited supply —first come, first served,” he adds with asmile. Of course, Miso Butterfish also is

available as a side order for $11.75 forthose with smaller appetites.Now, if you haven’t noticed, a

teishoku order isn’t complete without abowl of hot awase miso soup to go withit. Just the soup alone has me drooling— so therefore, even if I’m not dining on

a teishoku lunch, I can order a bowl ofsoup by itself for only $1.50 — you can’tbeat that!“Our miso soup is very unique. It’s

very filling and comes with won bokcabbage, bean sprouts, tofu and sea-weed,” Tamaki says. “It really justdepends on the ingredients that wehave available.”Although miso soup tends to be a bit

on the salty side, miso, when pairedwith the fish, results in a sweeter taste.“Locals tend to prefer to have

their fish with a hint of sweetness,and the miso is able to make thathappen,” he states.Everything miso is so, so, so good at

Hinone Mizunone, and don’t forget torequest a bowl of the restaurant’s ever-popular rice, cooked flawlessly in anold-fashioned pot, while you’re at it!

Hinone Mizunone1345 S. King St.

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Hinone Mizunone’s MisoButterfish Teishoku($14.75)

Stage’s Misoyaki Butterfish ($27, photo courtesy of Stage)

Stage’s “Wafu Style” Beef Carpaccio ($12)Hanaki’s famous Miso Shabu Shabu

(prices vary based on ingredients. Photo courtesy of Hanaki.)

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dim sum takeout dishes from the restaurantand save the tasty treats for lunch or a mid-morning snack. Nice Day’s entire dim summenu — which includes more than 30 items— is available for morning pick up. Theseinclude dim sum classics such as SpinachGau with Shrimp ($2.50), Shrimp Siu Mai($2.50), Char Siu Manapua ($1) and HarGau ($2.50). Co-owner Lisa Lum says that popular dim

sum dishes also include Spinach Gau withShrimp ($2.50), Pork Hash ($2.50) and HalfMoon Dumplings ($2.50), which are filledwith pork. Other must-eats are the StuffedEggplant with Fishcake ($2.50) and theChicken Wings ($3.25), both of which arebathed in a generous topping of garlic.Early birds also can take advantage of the

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It’s just before noon on a week-day, and Nice Day ChineseSeafood Restaurant is

bustling with excited chatter fromits lunchtime crowd. Dim sum carts filled with tasty

treats like Steamed Char Siu Buns($2.30), Bamboo Rolls ($2.50) andLook Funn Roll with Scallop($3.75) roam the busy restaurantwhile servers deliver hot plates ofnoodle and chicken dishes toeager diners. But owner Lisa Lumremains unfazed by the crowd.“This is slow today,” says Lum,

who co-owns the restaurant withYung Sang Chan. “It’s usually busier.”

It’s no wonder Nice Day is a hop-ping lunch spot. With its extensivemenu, the Liliha eatery is sure to haveall your Chinese cuisine favorites.In addition to its dim sum

treats, Nice Day offers a wide vari-ety of noodle, rice, vegetable andmeat dishes. The staff says thatpopular dishes include the RoastDuck ($10.95 for half), MinuteChicken Chow Mein ($7.50), CharSiu ($8.95) and House SpecialChicken ($15 for half).Living up to its name, the restau-

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– See page 14

Dim Sum ($2.50 each)Nathalie Walker photos

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customers is the friendly, always-smiling staff. And Lum and Chanbring the know-how of longtimerestaurateurs. The pair worked atthe popular Sea Fortune for morethan 20 years before starting NiceDay and Happy Day. “We just wanted to continue in the

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ers are glad they did.

Nice Day has only been open afew years, but the business part-ners have already attracted a loyalfollowing. A number of regularsgreet Lum as she walks throughthe restaurant, a kind of familiari-ty that adds to the casual, home-like atmosphere.This kind of inviting setting is the

perfect place to host a specialevent, and Nice Day provides cus-tomers with all the right tools forany occasion. Private parties can

rent out the main dining room,which holds up to 200 guests. Plus,the establishment offers a variety ofset menus to accommodate yourparty, like the Lunch Menu for 10,which includes Roast Duck, Shrimpwith Walnuts, Jai, Crispy Chicken,Capital Pork Chops, Fish Fillet withChou Sum, Roast Pork Belly andSteamed Rice for $169. For smallercelebrations or business meetings,there also is a private room thatholds up to 20 people.

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Relax and Enjoy Thanksgivingwith your Family & Friends!

ThanksgivingTurkey Package

One 14-16 lb. Fresh Whole Roasted Turkey • Country Style Herb Stuffing • Homemade TurkeyGravy • Ranch Style Mashed Potatoes • Oven Roasted Mixed Vegetables • Sweet Potatoes• Corn Coblets • Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce • Homemade Pumpkin Bread (1 Loaf)

Turkey Hotline 384-8379Limited Quantities.

All orders must be placed in advance and paid for at time of ordering. Pick up at 885 Queen St.

Thanksgiving Day from 10am - 3pm

$13999

Hot &Ready to

Serve

HalloweenSpecial!

Order one to two weeksin advance.

Order one to two weeksin advance.

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

941- 6161

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

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

Napoleon’s BakeryLocated inside of Zippy’s

AMERICAN BAKERYFendu Boulangerie2752 Woodlawn Dr.Manoa Marketplace988-4310

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

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

343 Saratoga Road923-EGGS (3447)

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

Teddy’s Bigger BurgerWaikiki • 926-3444Kailua • 262-0820Hawaii Kai • 394-9100Aiea • 486-2167University • 949-0050Maui • 661-9111

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

www.thefatgreek.netWaialae - 734-0404

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

Open Daily 11am-10pm

Waikiki - 941-34441831 Ala Moana Blvd.

(Between Ilikai & Kobe)Open Daily 11am-10pm

Ala Moana - 949-2120Ala Moana Food Court

Mall Hours

Waialae OnlyBYOB

no corkage fee

Free Validated parking at Waikiki Marina

SUSHI BAR SPECIAL

15% OFFWITH COUPON

SUSHI BAR SPECIAL

15% OFFWITH COUPON

3579 Waialae Avenue737-8820

Not to be combined with other special offers. Beverages excluded.

Expires 11/4/11

Also Available Curry & SteakMonday-Sunday 10:30am-2:30pm, 5pm–10pm

High Qualityat Affordable Prices!

SHRIMPTEMPURA

LUNCH SPECIAL$8.95


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

OUR IMMENSELY POPULAR TAKE-OUT PLATE LUNCH

FOR ONLY...

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

Call For Take Out

$6.25

www.bangkokchefexpress.com

#10EggplantChicken

Mon-Fri: 6:00 - 10:00 pmSat, Sun: 5:30 - 10:00 pm

• Wine Spectator Award-Winning Wine List

• Live Entertainment• Valet Parking

Proper Attire Required

Reservations Recommended2440 Kuhio Ave.

922 5555www.hyshawaii.com

Receive acomplimentary

Hy’s Cheesecake & Keepsake Photo For Honoree

Celebrate Your BirthdayWith us and

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WHERE TO DINE

CATERERS

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

Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine590 Farrington Hwy692-9880

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

Canton Seafood Restaurant923 Keeaumoku St.955-3388

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

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

Camellia Buffet930 McCully St.951-0511/0611

BUFFET

123 WOK1111 MCully Street955-8889

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

2380 Kuhio Ave.923-2260

Makino ChayaWestridge Mall 486-5100

Offer valid on dine-in orders only. Must present coupon. Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons. Exp 11/30/11

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

November Special $4.99House Special Vietnamese Chicken Salad

8-10 lb. Whole Roasted TurkeyPoultry Gravy Mashed Potatoes

Stuffing Cranberry Relish Dinner Rolls Pumpkin Pie from Napoleon’s Bakery

Reheating instructions for fixings included.

Pick up on Thanksgiving Day Nov. 24th, 8:30am - 2:00pm at the Hawaii Okinawa Center parking lot, 94-587 Ukee St.

Call 677-7744 to order!

Roast Turkey Feast - $89.95

WhereMornings

AreBreathtakingat the Colony Surf

1st SundayChampagne Brunch!

New Menu Changes Monthly!

PLEASE CALL FOR RESERVATIONS

Jeff Peterson Grammy-winning Slack Key Guitar, experience the gentle crashing waves,

pure ocean breezes and awesome beauty of Hawaii.

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

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

FOR BANQUETS & PRIVATE PARTIES CALL 728-3463

See You 1st

SundayNov.6th!

| 808.356.8300| 808.443.5515

One coupon per order. Cannot be combined with other offers. Expires 11/15/11

Kahala Mall738-5696

(KOZO)

Moiliili 951-5696

(KOZO)

Keeaumokuby Wal-Mart946-5696

(KOZO)

Pearlridge483-6805

Pearl Cityby Wal-Mart455-6805

36 pcs.(Inari 12 pcs/

Futomaki 24 pcs)

47-388 Hui Iwa St.

One coupon per visit. Must present ad. Not combinable with other offers. Expires 11/18/11

www.koolaucenter.com

$20 OFFany Bikini and

Brazilian Combo

Ko‘olau Nail SalonPh: 239-1688

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

Locals with valid ID receive

15% OFF 5 -10pmNot valid for take-out or retail items

Not valid with any other offers or promotions


www.1132CAFE.com

HEALTHYHOT TURKEY

PACKAGE8-10 lb. Fresh Whole Roasted

Turkey, 1132 Stuffing, Tasty Gravy, Mashed Potato,Local Steamed Vegetables,Sweet Potato, 1132 Salad,

Pumpkin Pie. (for 8-10 people)$97.90

(or 129.90 for 14-16 lb Turkey)10% discount if ordered before10/31. Pick-up or WE DELIVER

on Thanksgiving Day.Call us at 526-1777

or see the menu at: Maple Garden/Yen King909 Isenberg Street • 941-6641

www.MapleGardenHawaii.com

Party Room Available for 20-80 people

Open Daily 10am to 9:30pm FREE Ample Parking@ FHB after hours

NOMSG

LOBSTERS$11.99

with purchase of 1-Entree

10% OFFENTIRE MENU

Valid Monday thru Friday dinner only. For up to 20 people. Not to be combined

with any other offer or discounts. Not Valid on Holidays.

Maple Garden/Yen King909 Isenberg St.941-6641

WHERE TO DINE

FAMILY DINING

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

Waimalu Chop SueyWaimalu Shopping Center98-020 Kam Hwy.488-1616

On On at McCully1110 McCully St.946-8833

ON ONat McCully

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.

new

Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant5724 Kalanianaole Hwy.377-5566

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Ave.738-8666

Golden Palace SeafoodRestaurant111 N. King St.521-8268

Golden Duck1221 S. King St. 597-8088

4230 Waialae Ave., Kahala737-7188

WAIMALU 485-8883

98-1277 Kaahumanu St.(across from Safeway)

www.paesanohawai i .com

MANOA988-5923

2752 Woodlawn Drive

Calamari Steak topped with Hamakua mushrooms in a garlic butter sauce

2710 South King St.www.fukuyadeli.com

Deli Hours: Wed-Sun 6am-2pmAfter hours catering available

946-2073

From Bentos to Banquets& Picnics to Potlucks!

PersonalizedCatering

Ocean front dining Valet parking available

COMPLIMENTARY UNCLEMOKI’S LAVA FLOW DESSERT

WITH THE PURCHASE OF2 DINNER ENTREES

Must present coupon. Not valid with any other discounts or specials. Exp 11/4/11.

OUTRIGGER REEF HOTEL • 2169 KALIA RD. • 923–2277

November 24, 2011Autumn Harvest Gourmet Buffet (Reservations Recommended)

11:00am – 5:00pm

Koko Cafe Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet4:30pm – 8:00pm

Bibas Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner5:00pm – 10:00pm

For complete eligibility visit www.halekoa.com

For Reservations & InformationVisit www.halekoa.com or call 955-9676

Mention promo code codeSA1028 at booking

Seaweed Tofu and Pork SoupDeep Fried Crispy Whole Chicken

Salt and Pepper ShrimpPork Chop w/Orange Sauce

Steamed Fish Fillet w/Black Bean SauceVegetable w/Garlic

Beef Vegetable NoodleSteamed White Rice

$100For 10 People

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

Available Daily for Dine-in or Take-out

FREE LOBSTERwith purchase of

(4) orders from SpecialOpen Menu

NEW!Kids Menu for$3.99 Cannot combine with

other discounts

Regular menu only.No other discounts apply. Exp. 11/17/11.

Excludes lunch specials.

20% OFF

Chinese Restaurant East HonoluluON ON at McCully

1110 McCully St. • 946-8833www.ononhawaii.com

Aina Haina Shopping Center373-1303 or 373-4632

NEW Plate Lunches-To-Go

$6.95 ($7.50 Dine-in)

coupon


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.

923 KEEAUMOKU ST.955-3388

Crispy Chicken$4.99 Half(Reg. $12.99)

With purchase of an entrée. Not to be combined with any other offer or special. Limited Time.

GRAND OPENING SPECIAL

Best Cantonese Cuisine

OPEN DAILY:10am — midnight

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

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

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

BIG CITY DINERWaipio 678-8868 Kailua 263-8880Kaimuki 738-8855 Pearlridge East 487-8188Ward Center 591-8891

WHERE TO DINEKit N Kitchen1010 University Avenue942-7622

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

Newtown Drive Inn98-330 Kaahele St.487-3363

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

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

JJ Bistro & French Pastry3447 Waialae Ave.739-0993

Restaurant Epic 1131 Nuuanu Ave.587-7877

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

Rainbow Drive Inn3308 Kanaina Ave.737-0177

Le Cacao Bistro3441 Waialae Ave.626-5368

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

Best “Japanese Style”Shabu Shabu in Hawaii

w/coupon. Exp. 11/3/11

M-Sat 11am-2pmDinner Nightly 5pm-10pmValidated Parking1221 Kapiolani Blvd. 597-1655

Try Our DeliciousPork Chops & FriedChicken Wings Plate

Open Daily 10am–9pm487-6600Catering Available

(previously Bob’s Giant Malts & Bar-B-Que)Same Owners & Same Delicious Food

4510 Salt Lake Blvd. • Honolulu, Hawaii 96818(next to Ice Palace at the Stadium Mall)

Aloha Tower Drive Suite 110, Honolulu

524-4668

*Excluding buffalo platter & ribs

Waimalu98-020 Kam Hwy.

488-8824

Waipahu94-256 Waipahu Depot St.

676-2088

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

689-0999www.shirossaimin.com

Dear hearts and treasured friends,I will be back in Dining Out on one condition,If you want me.Please write to Shiro’s, 98-020 Kam Hwy, Aiea HI, 96701Say it like it is. No shibai or butter-up.If there is enough favorable response I will give itWith every ounce in my bounce from my caring heart.First 100 letters will be given a copy of my book, “Common Sense + Realistic Thinking”Please include contact info

Shiro, US Army, Feb. 1943Rank – PrivateJob Title – latrine orderlyPay - $21/monthHeight – 5’4”Weight – 110 lbs, bare okole, no hair on chest

Saimin Heavenly Yours,Shiro “Manuela Boy.” Matsuo

“House of Gau Gee”Waimalu Shopping Center

98-020 Kam Hwy • 488-1616

Continuing the tradition...

FREELive Maine Lobsterwith orders of $50 or more!Dine-in only. Offer good with ad thru 1/31/12.


per person (4 people min)

• Chicken Salad w/ Oriental Dressing• 4 Types of Dim Sum (BBQ Pork Bun,

Nori Spring Roll, Pork Hash, SeafoodDumpling)

• Beef & Broccoli • Kalua Short Ribs• Stir-Fried Assorted Vegetable• Seafood Fried Noodle• DESSERT- Mango Pudding

• Duck Salad w/ Oriental Dressing• Shrimp & Scallop Wrapped in Bacon• Live Dungeness Crab - Country Style• Honey Glazed Walnut Shrimp• Roasted Peking Duck• Sautéed Seasonal Vegetable• Chef So’s House Fried Rice• DESSERT- Mango Pudding

DINNER $24.95per person (10 people min)

LUNCH $10.95

Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa • Street Level • 2424 Kalakaua Ave., Ewa Tower • 971-1818www.seafoodvillagehawaii.com • Ask About Our Kama‘Aina Special Discount * $3 Self Park Validation

SPECIALS NOT VALID ON HOLIDAYS. ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIREDSPECIALS NOT VALID ON HOLIDAYS. ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

955-1764 Open 24 Hours1860 Ala Moana Blvd. Validated

Parking

Foronly

$1295

WHERE TO DINE

GREEK

The Fat Greek3040 Waialae Ave. 734-0404Ala Moana Makai Market 949-2120

Greek MarinaKoko Marina Shopping Center7192 Kalanianaole Hwy.396-8441

Top of WaikikiWaikiki Business Plaza2270 Kalakaua Ave. 923-3877

Stage Restaurant1250 Kapiolani Blvd.237-5429Chai’s Island Bistro

Aloha 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

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

FINE DINING

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

FILIPINO

Fat Greek Waikiki1831 Ala Moana Blvd941-3444

Wailana Coffee House1860 Ala Moana Blvd.955-1764

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

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

Zippy’sCall the one nearest you

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.

1145c 12th Avenue

Monday-Thursday 5:30–9:00

Friday & Saturday 5:30–10:00

Reservations 732.9469

www.12thavegrill.com

Follow us on Twitter @12thAveGrillNow

3605 Waialae Ave.

Open Daily 5:00pm – 1:00am

Happy Hour Daily 5:00pm – 6:30pm

All Night Sunday

Reservations 744-7567

Follow us on

Twitter @salthonolulu


WHERE TO DINE

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

Makino Chaya98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

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

Kobe Japanese Steak House1841 Ala Moana Blvd.941-4444

Hinone Mizunone1345 South King St.942-4848

Hifumi Japanese RestaurantChinese Cultural Plaza536-3035

JAPANESE

Z PizzaWard Centre Auahi St. Shops596-0066Kailua 151 Hekili St.230-8400

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

IchirikiAiea 98-150 Kaonohi St.484-2222

Honolulu 510 Piikoi St.589-2299

Paesano RestoranteWaimalu Plaza (across Safeway)98-1277 Kaahumanu St. #119485-8883Manoa Marketplace2752 Woodland Dr.988-5923

Romanos Macaroni GrillAla Moana CenterHookipa Terrace356-8300

ITALIAN

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

MOCHA ROLL & DUTCH APPLE PIEPrice slightly higher at Ala Moana, Pearlridge and Kahului.

TRY OUR

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

*DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALL BEVERAGES WITH

THIS AD. EXP. 11/30/11.

KOREAN CUISINE• LUNCH $15.95 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM• DINNER $23.95 2:30 PM -10 PM

KAL BI, SIRLOIN, CHICKEN,SASHIMI, SPICY PORK

$1 OFFAny Breadpurchases over $4

Must present coupon • exp. 11/3/11

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

841-0931Kam Shopping Center

Open 6am Daily

$1.79Bottomless COFFEE

FREE 2 side Pancakeswith order of any breakfast entrée

NEW BREAKFAST SPECIAL

Your choice of syrups:Sugar Free MapleMaple • Coconut

Strawberry – NEW!Blueberry – NEW!

(excluding entrées From the Griddle)Offer Valid 6am–noon thru 11/13/11

8000 Square Foot RestaurantWe are open on Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Years Day!

Book your Holidays party now @ JADE DYNASTY$238 for table of 10

Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant947-8818 Ala Moana Center Jadedynastyhawaii.com

• 32 ft. long stage • 7 private rooms• Sound & projection video system• Open 10:30am to 10:00pm• Free parking

TRY OUR NEW ITEMSHam Har Chicken Wings - $6.95

Look Fun w/Beef stew & Tendon - $9.95

Pan-fried Seafood & Chive Bun - $4.50

Fried Fresh Fish Balls - $3.50MONDAY 10AM - 3PM | TUES - SUN 10AM - 9PM

www.unclesfishmarket.com

Dine-in or Carry-out Available

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

Join us for LUNCH & DINNER | Plenty of FREE Parking

Mahimahi topped with crab cream sauce over a crispy crab cake served with roasted vegetables

Fresh Mahimahiand Crab Cake

SPECIAL

Dish-of-th

e-Week

served only t

hru Wednesday, Nov. 2

nd

$22.95

All Uncle’s Fishis Always Fresh,never frozen!AIEA

98-150 Kaonohi St.484-2222

HONOLULU510 Piikoi St.

589-2299

TWO GREAT LOCATIONS!

25% OFF for SENIORS - 55 and older5-6pm Monday thru Friday

Max 4 people discount.Not to be combined with any other offers or promotions.


Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor

restaurantsuntory.com

922-5511

RESTAURANT

SUNTORY

WHERE TO DINE

Choi’s Garden

1303 Rycroft St., Honolulu. HI596-7555

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

Central, in Waikiki Shopping Plaza,922-4702

West in Ala Moana Cntr-Hookipa Terrace945-3443

Sushi Company 1111 McCully Street947-5411

Yakiniku Million626 Sheridan St.596-0799

KOREAN

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

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

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

MEXICAN

Sushi King2700 S. King St.947-2836

Sushi Ichiban3579 Waialae Ave.737-8820

Richo3008 Waialae Ave.734-2222

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

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 11/15/11.

New! Salad BarIncluded with Entrees

RESTAURANT& 19TH PUKA

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

New! Salad BarIncluded with Entrees

LIVE Music • Private Parties • Fundraisers

BIRTHDAY SPECIALFREE BIRTHDAY MEAL FOR ANY AGEWith Family and GroupLUNCH & DINNER 20% OFFMust have minimum party of 4. One Birthday coupon per party of 4. Coupon valid on actualbirthday, ID required. Not combinable with other discounts. Discounts off regular adult price.No online or photo-copied coupons. Must purchase beverage. Expires 11/6/11

*Excluding Happy Buffet

98-150 Kaonohi St. • Tel: 486-51002380 Kuhio Ave • Tel: 923-2260

$2/2 hr. only parking Miramar at Waikiki • Parking Validation Dinner time only.*Menu and pricessubject to change.

1 Coupon per group. Must have valid ID. Not Combinable with other discounts. Discounts off regularadult price. No online or photo-copied coupons. Must purchase beverage. Expires 11/6/11

KAMA‘AINA SPECIAL!20% OFFLUNCH & DINNER

*Excluding Happy Buffet

$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 RiceDessert

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.

1831 Ala Moana Blvd. (Between Ilikai & Kobe)Open Daily 11am-10pm

Now servingWine & Beer!941-3444

Free Validated parking at Waikiki Marina

15% OFF15% OFFENTIRE FOOD PURCHASEexcluding alcohol. Offer valid at Waikiki Location w/ coupon. Exp. 11/30/11


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

WHERE TO DINE

Pho My Lien98-150 Kaonohi St.488-4900

Jin Din Rou1491 S. King St.947-1133

VIETNAMESE

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

THAI

TAIWANESE

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

Kaew’s Thai Villa1502 Liliha Street535-9928

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

3660 on the Rise 3660 Waialae Ave.737-1177

PACIFIC RIMSHABU SHABU

SEAFOODUncle’s Fish MarketWaterfront at Pier 38275-0063

Hanaki RestaurantManoa Marketplace2756 Woodlawn Drive988-1551

Shabu Shabu Bangkok“Thai Style” Hot Pot949 Kapahulu Ave. • 732-7666

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

OKAZUYA

Best

Greek Food

in Town!(Limit 1 per customer. Not combinable with other offers. Equal or lesser value.) Exp. 11/30/11.

396-8441 Koko Marina Shopping Center

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“We make peoplehappy.” AtIchiriki

Japanese Nabe Restaurant,the mission statement issimple, according toowner Issei Kazama.

“Our mission statement is just twoJapanese words,” he says. “One is ‘kan-dou’ and the other is ‘kansha.’ ‘Kandou’means to make people happy to thepoint where they’re moved emotionally.‘Kansha’ is gratitude. I don’t know ifthere are a lot of restaurants that reallytry to make people happy, and that isone thing that we push — customershave to be happy.”

With an assortment of Japanese nabe— a term referring to many varieties ofJapanese steamboat or one-pot dishes —as well as sukiyaki and shabu shabuoptions, customers are sure to be happyat Ichiriki. The restaurant first opened inHawaii in 2006 on Piikoi Street — whichKazama refers to as the Ala Moana branch— and opened its second location thispast June in Westridge, Aiea. The two loca-

tions are equally popular and crowded.“The Aiea branch has more capacity, so

there’s not that long of a wait,” he says.“Noon is the most crowded time forlunch; for dinner, it’s 6:30-8 p.m.”

Ichiriki’s lunch and dinner menus arecentered around the eatery’s nabe special-ties. For dinner, the nabe come in singleand kami portions, made for one person ormore than one person, respectively.

“We specialize in nabe hot pot so that’sall we have (on our menu), aside from afew appetizers (Pipikaula Horensou$6.95),” Kazama says. “Our lunch menu isbasically our dinner menu, including ourbiggest selling dinner items made a littlebit smaller and at half the price.”

Customer favorites include theMushroom Nabe ($24.95 dinner single,$51.95 dinner kami), which features awide assortment of seasonal mushroomsalong with bok choy, tofu, kuzukiri, aburaage, chives, gobo, chicken, pork, sausage,tsukune meatballs and won bok cabbageserved with ramen noodles and rice. Alsopopular is the Seafood Nabe ($28.95 din-ner single, $59.95 dinner kami), a shoyu-based nabe that comes with Madagascarshrimp, calamari, scallops, Chinese cab-

bage, bok choy, enoki, shiitake mush-rooms, tofu, kuzukiri, abura age, chives,gobo, sausage, homemade tsukune meat-balls and snow crab. The Ichiriki Nabe($11.95 lunch; $21.95 dinner single, $45.95dinner kami), however — made fromShoyu-flavored soup stock and servedwith 16 different ingredients — still reignsas the eatery’s signature dish.

“The Ichiriki Nabe is very clean tast-ing,” explains Kazama. “It has 16 differ-ent items — it’s got a little bit of every-thing, some seafood, some meat, lots ofvegetables. It’s very healthy; nothing iscooked in grease. The Mushroom Nabeis great; mushrooms are expensive out-side of the supermarket and in this one(nabe), you get four different types ofmushrooms. It’s a good alternative tomeat. Our Seafood Nabe is all seafoodwith a bunch of vegetables.”

Ichiriki’s newest additions to the nabespecialties include the Tomato Nabe($21.95 dinner single, $45.95 dinner kami)and the Paitan Nabe ($21.95 dinnersingle, $45.95 dinner kami). Whilethe Tomato Nabe features atomato-based soup stockserved with 16 different ingre-

dients, the Paitan Nabe is made with apork broth soup.

“The Tomato Nabe is popular, but thePaitan Nabe is more popular,” confirmsKazama. “It’s (the Paitan) a pork broth;we usually use fish-based broths in oursoups but this one is pork-based.”

Nabe entrées start at $11.95 for lunchand $22 for dinner. Kazama encouragescustomers to utilize the eatery’s seniordiscount, offered from Monday throughFriday.

“Our senior discount is a 25 percentoff for seniors 55 and older,” he says.“We’ve been doing that since 2007 at thePiikoi location. That’s really popularwith the seniors.”

1. Pipikaula Horensou ($6.95) 2.Mushroom Nabe ($24.95 dinner single,$51.95 dinner kami) 3. Seafood Nabe($28.95 dinner single, $59.95 dinnerkami) 4. Ichiriki partners Jason Wongand Masaki Sasada

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STORY BY KELLI SHIROMA | PHOTOS BY NATHALIE WALKERHealthy Nabe, Happy Customersichiriki:

AIEA98-150 Kaonohi St., Suite C-216 Call: 484.2222Hours: Open dailyLunch: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.Dinner: 4-11 p.m. weekdays, 4 p.m.-midnight on Fridays and Saturdays

ALA MOANA510 Piikoi St. #102Call: 589.2299Hours: Open dailyLunch: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.Dinner: 5-11 p.m. weekdays, 5 p.m.-midnight on Fridays and SaturdaysWebsite: ichirikinabe.com

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