Hawaii Dining Out 31 Jul 2011

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Ocean House dining room manager Peter Dietrich offers up a toast to delicious cuisine such as (from left) the Goat Cheese Salad, Seafood Lau Lau and The Ocean House Cut Prime Rib.

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Guests are always treated likefamily at Ocean House at theOutrigger Hotel, where casual

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Talking up

What’s your ethnicity? I’m askedthat on a regular basis, and I’vefound it quite entertaining to

keep people guessing. You’ll be surprisedto hear that more often than not, peoplefollow the first question with “Are youMexican?” The answer is no, but I can seewhy many would think that. First off, I loveMexican cuisine — no exaggeration here!You name it, I adore it, everything fromburritos, to ceviche, enchiladas, guacamoleand more. Tacos, however, are my ultimateweakness. I’ve been known to eat 10 tacosin one sitting — no lie! There’s justsomething about the varied flavors, colorfuldecoration, and variety of spices andingredients of this dish that has me drool-

ing.Therefore, this

week’s assignmentwas a breeze. Nothingbeats being able toeat tacos to yourheart’s content andgetting paid to do it,right?! So, I gladly

ventured around town, scopingout some of the best “Ono, You Know”taco spots. I welcome Mexican cuisinewith open arms and will happily devourkalua pork, fish, beef and chicken tacosanytime of the day or night!

Edge of WaikikiThis week, I ventured back to the

Sheraton Waikiki, this time to its new sig-nature pool bar, the Edge of Waikiki.Adjacent to the hotel’s Infinity edge pool,this bar pays homage to the old Hollywooddays of Waikiki from the 1920s to 1960s.Now frequented by locals and visitorsfrom around the globe, Edge of Waikikioffers a lively, adult-only atmosphere, deli-cious cocktails and unbeatable cuisineprepared by chef Colin Hazama.The menu features a wide array of irre-

sistible items, including artisan sandwiches,hot island favorites and pupus, salads,

seafood appetizers, brick oven pizzas, anddesserts to tempt every sweet tooth.What is my food of choice, you ask?

Well, for starters, the Brick Oven Pizzatopped with Italian herb sausage, pepperoni,local ham and bacon ($15) is a sure bet,but I can't pay a visit here without overlyindulging in the Fish Tacos — Pier 38($17), of course!These magnificent tacos are made to

perfection, as soft flour tortillas are filledto the brim with freshly caught Pier 38mahi mahi marinated in a zesty chimichurisauce and grilled with sweet Kahuku cornrelish on a bed of housemade guacamoleand shredded head cabbage. A side ofHamakua tomato salsa and a refreshinglime wedge completes the dish.The mahi mahi is so tender in itself, and

every ingredient that follows plays anintegral part in the overall result. As atried and true lover of guacamole andsalsa, I couldn’t think of anything I wouldrather satisfy my appetite with after a dipin the pool.The Edge of Waikiki is open from 10 a.m.

to 9 p.m. daily, with happy hour set from 5to 6 p.m. Also, take in the sweet sounds ofsome of Hawaii's famed musicians from6:30 to 8:30 p.m. nightly.

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eel athome atO c e a nH o u s e ,located

beachfront in theOutrigger ReefHotel, wherecasual eleganceepitomizes allthings offeredhere. Within a relaxing setting, guests aregreeted with the finest in breakfast anddinner cuisine prepared by executivechef Craig Yasaka, while soaking in thebreathtaking views of Waikiki andDiamond Head. A perfect choice forthose on their honeymoon or thoseenjoying a family dinner out, OceanHouse caters to all.

Dining Out recently visited this award-winning establishment, where we hadthe opportunity to sit down with diningroom manager Peter Dietrich, who, overspectacular cuisine, revealed just whatmakes Ocean House the restaurant ofchoice for locals and visitors alike.

DO: What is the concept behind OceanHouse and what can diners expect?

Dietrich: When it comes to OceanHouse, we really want to make peoplefeel at home. The atmosphere is very

homey and welcoming, and we treat youas if you’re a guest of our house. Weoffer upscale, casual dining here —everything from prime rib, to steak, toseafood, to wonderful salads — islandfare. In addition to dinner, we also havea great breakfast that caters to thehealthy lifestyle.

DO: Executive chef Craig Yasaka hasdone a fantastic job with the food here.What are some must-have signatureitems on the menu?

Dietrich: Yes, our chef is very consis-tent. My favorite dish of the moment isthe Parmesan Crusted Opah ($33.50),served with a lemon caper wine buttercream sauce and jasmine rice. TheMacadamia Nut Crusted Mahi ($31.50) isoutstanding, with a coconut gingercream sauce, sweet chili, and paired withjasmine rice as well. And it’s safe to saythat a good quarter of our businesscomes from our prime rib entrees, suchas The Ocean House Cut ($32.50), ahearty portion of juicy tender beef. Allprime rib entrees are served with tradi-tional English peas, creamy horseradishand Maui onion mashed potatoes. TheSeafood Lau Lau ($31.50) is another high-ly requested item on the menu ($31.50),featuring an assortment of mahi mahi,shrimp, scallops, luau leaf and sweet

potato sauteed with garlic soy sake,wrapped in ti leaf and served with jas-mine rice.

DO: OK, now that mouths are watering,give us a glimpse of some of the delicioussalads and desserts we can expect.

Dietrich: When it comes to salads, ourGoat Cheese Salad ($11.50) is awesome.It consists of Mesclun greens, mango,candied walnuts and sun-dried cherries,topped with a champagne vinaigrette. Asfor desserts, Uncle Moki’s ChocolateLava Flow Cake ($9.95) is a must-have —it’s a triple chocolate semi-sweet choco-late fudge cake served with a scoop ofvanilla bean ice cream.

DO: For the early risers, what aresome remarkable breakfast items thatwill help ensure a great start to any day?

Dietrich: We have many great sunrisespecialties, including the Eggs Benedict($14), Granola and Fresh Fruit ($11),Outrigger Omelet ($13) and BelgianWaffle topped with bananas or wildberries ($14), to name a few.

DO: Ocean House recently has beenincorporating new trends into the culi-nary experience. What can patrons lookforward to?

Dietrich: The menu itself is designedto have a little something for everyone,and it really does. We’re offering various

Where: Outrigger ReefHotel, 2169 Kalia Road

Call: 923.2277

Hours: Breakfast, 7 to 11 a.m.; dinner, 5 to 10 p.m., daily

Website: www.oceanhousewaikiki.com

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Ocean House dining room manager Peter Dietrich offers up a toast to delicious cuisine such as (from left) the Goat Cheese Salad, Seafood Lau Lau and The Ocean House Cut Prime Rib.

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portion sizes to accommodate differentstyles of eating — a lot of people wantto sample many different dishes and fla-vors. We also feature nightly specials,which are fantastic, showcasing a niceamount of seafood.

DO: Does the restaurant obtain anyof its products locally?

Dietrich: Yes, we use a lot of local,line-caught seafood, and a lot of ourvegetables and garnishes consist ofmicro-greens, sprouts and salads thatare all grown here in the islands.

DO: Do you offer wine pairings toaccompany specific dishes?

Dietrich: Yes, our servers are veryknowledgeable about wines. Rightnow we’re pairing up our famousprime rib with the Robert MondaviPrivate Selection Chardonnay, whichis a seasonal wine. Our servers also

attend wine tastings, and most of ourservers have been here anywherefrom five to 10 years, so they’re veryknowledgeable about the product.

DO: Share with us something specialabout Ocean House that most peoplewouldn’t be familiar with.

Dietrich: Originally Ocean Housewas part of the Shorebird restaurant.It’s said the bar was where we aretoday. Then the hotel and the clienteleof the area demanded a more upscalerestaurant. The best thing that wehave here that most people don’t real-ize until they dine here, is that we’reright on the beach, and our view andour ambiance are unmatched. Dinneris quite our forte here at Ocean House,and we serve more than 200 meals anight.

DO: Who are the majority of your

clientele here?Dietrich: Mostly tourists, I would

say. But we are getting more and morelocals dining here all the time despitethe fact that a lot of locals aren’t trav-eling into Waikiki because of parkingand the cost and such, but we have alot of good deals on the menu. Ourprices are very reasonable and belowthe real high-end, gourmet restau-rants, but we still offer that sameimpeccable service and dining experi-ence.

DO: Is there any advice you wouldgive to first-time diners?

Dietrich: We do have a small diningroom, so reservations are highly rec-ommended. We do have tables rightalong the ocean that are even more indemand, so we also take requests foroceanfront seating.

Top photo, opposite page:Ocean House dining room manager Peter Dietrich

1 Uncle Moki's Chocolate LavaFlow Cake ($9.95)

2 Ocean House staff PeterDietrich, Cindy Vicoy, KrisjenNobriga and Jeff Santini

3 The Ocean House Cut($32.50)

4 Seared Pepper Scallops($12.50)

5 Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi($ 31.50)

6 Goat Cheese Salad ($ 11.50)

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ith morethan 180items on

its menu, the optionsare numerous at 123Wok.

The restaurant,which first opened inSingapore in 1994,moved to Maui in2004. Since then, therestaurant hasmoved again, open-ing its current loca-tion on McCullyStreet just four months ago.

Even though 123 Wok recentlyopened, manager Wendy Li has wastedno time in creating a diverse menu forher customers … a factor that con-tributed to choosing the eatery’s name.

“We serve Chinese food, Hawaiianlocal flavor and a hot pot option — 1, 2,3,” Li explains. “(We also chose this

name because) our first restaurant wasin Singapore, the second one was onMaui and the third one is here onOahu.”

Li also emphasizes that 123 Wokserves healthy cuisine, using only freshingredients in their products.

“We are known for our Chinesehealthy cuisine,” she says proudly.

“There is no MSG in our products.”When it comes to appetizers, a popu-

lar choice is the Crab Rangoon ($6.25),six pieces of deep-friend won ton filledwith crab meat and cream cheese. Interms of entrees, some of the most pop-ular include General Tso’s Chicken($8.95), Hong Kong Steak ($12.95),Shrimp and Asparagus ($11) and

Orange Chicken($8.95).

“General Tso’sChicken is our sig-nature item,” Lisays. “It’s bonelesschicken withchunks of broccoli,sautéed in a specialsauce. Our OrangeChicken is alsopopular — tender,sliced, white meatchicken with broc-coli served in our

special orange sauce.”When it comes to the ever-popular

Char Siu Gon Lo Mein ($6.99) — one ofthe restaurant’s chow mein dishes —customers have a choice of noodles:Hong Kong noodles or Shanghai noo-dles, according to Li.

“The Hong Kong noodle is skinny andcrunchy; the Shanghai noodle is bigger

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and softer,” Li explains. “Wenoticed more people here [onOahu] like the Shanghai noodles;on Maui, people liked their Gon LoMein with Hong Kong noodles.”

For customers who preferHawaiian-style favorites, 123 Wokalso includes local entrees on itsmenu. Popular choices include theBBQ Mixed Plate ($7.25) — BBQshort ribs, BBQ chicken and teristeak — and the Seafood Combo($7.75), which contains mahi, deep-fried shrimp and a choice of BBQshort ribs, teri steak and BBQchicken.

A variety of combination optionsand Hot Pot dishes are available tothe customer as well. Each individ-ual hot pot ($8.99) is served withnoodles, rice and healthy soup.

“Our two most popular hot potdishes are ‘Wendy’s Seafood HotPot,’ which includes squid, shrimp,Chinese crab, fishcake tofu, mus-sels, mushrooms, Chinese cabbageand spinach,” shares Li, “and the‘Lamb Hot Pot’ — sour cabbagewith lamb, tofu, egg and dried beancurry.”

Li explains that the restaurant isthe busiest during lunch hoursbecause of the eatery’s lunch spe-cials. For the Lunch Special ($6.99),customers choose any three of 30entrees — including dishes likeMochiko Chicken — and receivesteamed rice or lo mein, the soupof the day and a free Boba Milk Tea.

The “Healthy Lunch” option isalso popular among customers.

“Our ‘Healthy Lunch’ options areserved from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,” Lisays. “All our ‘Healthy Lunch’options — including the popularHome Style Tofu ($6.99) — areserved with a spring roll, steamedrice, Chinese salad on the side andfree Boba Milk Tea.”

123 Wok attracts customers notonly because of its diversifiedmenu, but also because the restau-rant offers take-out options. Forlarger parties, customers can orderparty trays (small, medium or largesizes). The Fried Chicken Wingsand Legs party trays remain themost popular, according to Li.

After 4 p.m., customers whoseorders are worth $30 or more aregiven a free promotion, whichvaries by the day.

“When your bill is $30 or up, wegive one promotion of the day,” Lisays. “Sometimes it will be oneorder of Mochiko Chicken; othertimes, it’ll be an order of crispy gaugee or fried rice.”

While the take-out and dine-inmenus are the same, Li notes onedifference during the dinner hours.

“After 4 p.m., during dinner time,we give our customers dessert,” Lisays. “We give our customers ashaved ice dessert. For our take-out menu, there is no dessertoption.”

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123 Wok Where: 1111 McCully St., #B

Honolulu, HI 96826

Hours: Open daily, 9:30 a.m.–10 p.m.

Web: 123wok.com

1 Hong Kong Steak ($12.95) 2 Shrimp andAsparagus ($11) 3 Choy Sum with Oyster Sauce($8.75) 4 Owner Wendy Li presents diners with thebest of Chinese cuisine. (Leah Friel photo) 5Wendy’s Seafood Hot Pot ($8.99) 6 Shrimp withHoney Walnuts ($12.95)

photos courtesy of 123 WOK

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When Francois Provenza setout to design The FatGreek’s Waikiki location,he aimed to presentguests with an authentic

Mediterranean experience. Everythingfrom the ambiance to the fresh, healthyGreek cuisine has made the Ala MoanaBoulevard eatery a hit among visitorsand kamaaina.

1 Elie Provenza with the Salmon Special 2 Lamb Souvlaki($11.75) 3 The Papa Special ($19.95)

4 Salmon Special ($12.95) 5 Calamari ($6)6 Cook Norman Galinato works the grill in the kitchen.

7 Hummus ($6) 8 House Shrimp Special ($12)

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Waikiki marks the thirdlocation in the chain’s col-lection that also includesstores on Waialae Avenue inKaimuki and a kiosk in AlaMoana Center. It has nowbeen open for more than sixmonths, and offers cus-tomers full-service diningthat takes guests aroundthe world without ever hav-ing to leave the dining table.

“One big thing is thatguests come to us to starttheir vacation, they’ll cometo us first,” says GeorgeStephanos, Provenza’s busi-ness partner and adviser,when discussing the eatery’sburgeoning popularity.“Then, they’ll go somewhereelse (to eat), and will comeback a few more timesbefore they leave becausethey fall in love with it. It’slike home with a touch of theMediterranean.”

The Fresh Fish ($12.95)has become a guest favorite,and upon Dining Out’s recentvisit, included fresh-grilledsalmon topped withMediterranean salsa andserved with basmati rice,Greek salad and pita bread.The Calamari ($6) appetizerand Shrimp House Special($12) also have reeled intheir fair share of diners asthe delicious, plump garlicshrimp are served alongwith a hearty Greek salad.Stephanos credits Waikiki’ssuccess to the restaurant’sability to carry fresh seafoodselections that are used forboth the regular and rotatingspecial menu offerings.

“We bring in fresh fish atleast twice a week from theauction,” Stephanosexplains. “It’s the littletouches like that which real-ly add to the experience.”

The Fat Greek also offers avariety of entrée plattersthat include numerousmenu favorites presented inlarge portions on a family-style dish. The plattersallow diners to build theirown unique plates with their

favorite items, includingthose on the Royal Platter($38) that boasts four lambchops, eight garlic shrimp,Greek salad, Greek fries,hummus, pita bread, bakla-va and two sodas.

“Nobody else makes plat-ters like that,” saysProvenza. “Even when yougo to the Mainland, Greekrestaurants are very simple— nothing like this.”

The Papa Special ($19.95)is another example of howFat Greek earned the honorof “Best Greek Food” in the2011 Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s Hawaii’s BestPeople’s Choice Awards.The dish features a NewZealand rack of lamb mari-nated in a special housesauce, rosemary and garlic,and comes with Greek saladand zesty potato wedges.The Souvlaki ($11.75) isanother Fat Greek favoritethat features a choice ofchicken, fish or lamb mari-nated with lemon, olive oil,garlic pepper and Greekoregano and comes servedwith pita bread, tzatzikisauce and a side salad.

Fat Greek’s Waikiki estab-lishment also offers a full winelist, and allows diners to bringtheir favorite vino for a mini-mal corkage fee. Stephanossays that he hopes the perkswill help “add more to ourloyal regulars. The table serv-ice allows us to do all this.We’re one of the highest-ratedrestaurants on (food criticWebsite) Yelp, so we reallyhave to put out a good prod-uct.”

Windward residents willsoon be getting a taste ofwhat Fat Greek has to offeras Provenza states that FatGreek is coming to Kailua’sEnchanted Lake ShoppingCenter “soon, by year’send.”

In the meantime, checkout the Waikiki eatery forexcellent Greek cuisine andno fuss. Talk about the per-fect staycation.

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The Fat GreekWhere:

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Notes: Take-out orders and private catering

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In the mood for some Thai-riffic cui-sine? Shabu Shabu Bangkok onKapahulu Avenue offers a warm, invit-

ing atmosphere and allows diners to pre-pare food to their liking in the “hot pots”available on dining tables.The eatery draws its name from the

shabu shabu style of cooking, which inJapanese, translates to mean “swish,swish,” as in the sound food makes whenone dips and cooks various meats andvegetables in the flavorful broth andsauce combinations. The Thai version ofthe cooking style is referred to as Suki-Yaki, and customers can select multiple“sets” of food combinations and spices

— the ultimate made-to-order mealoption.Shabu Shabu Bangkok also offers

an a la carte menu from which dinerscan order meals from the kitchen,including their popular pupu offer-ings. One of the eatery’s top sellersis the Stuffed Bangkok Wings ($7.95)that offer up a unique take on thepopular finger food. The de-bonedchicken wings are filled with mush-rooms, chicken, carrots, long riceand spices and after receiving acoating of rice flour, are fried tocrispy perfection and served with apeanut-infused dipping sauce.

The Crispy Shrimp Wraps ($7.95) offerlarge, juicy pieces of shrimp encased infried pastry shells with water chestnutsand spices, and come with fresh cucum-ber slices and a vinaigrette dippingsauce. Customers also rave about theThai Beef Salad ($9.95) that features ahearty serving of thinly sliced beef atopa base of salad that includes mint, onion,Chinese parsley, lime and roasted chiliall tossed together.Get down to Shabu Shabu Bangkok,

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1 Stuffed Bangkok Wings ($7.95), Thai Beef Salad ($9.95) and Crispy Shrimp Wraps ($7.95)

2 Teresa Youn with the Thai Beef SaladTony Grillo photos

Shabu Shabu BangkokWhere: 49 Kapahulu Ave.,

Honolulu

Call: 732.7666

Hours: Open daily, 5-10 p.m.

Notes: Limited free parking available in lot behind restaurant on KaimukiAvenue. Double-parking is allowed; just alert the front desk upon seating. Metered street parking also available.

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You’re thinking of trying aveggie diet, but youalready feel hunger

pangs as you can’t kick thevision of a scrawny rabbitnibbling on lettuce. Whatare you going to eat?Carrots, celery? Luckily, youcan calm that rumbly tummybecause these days there aremeatless versions of just aboutany dish that comes to mind, andthey often involve that ubiquitousvegetarian item: tofu.

Being that it’s the Year of theRabbit, let’s head to a Chineserestaurant, home to another little

critter, of the feathery kind: GoldenDuck. Walking in the door of theKahala location, you’re greeted bythe customary good luck WelcomeCat, actually two of them, and otherauthentic oriental paraphernalia,which makes the brick accents onthe walls of the two-room eateryconspicuous, but in a homey sort ofway. Add to that, the spaciousnessof the place and you’re in for a com-fortable dining experience.

“We do a lot of parties — birth-days, baby showers, weddings,graduations, retirements — everyweekend we fill up,” saidowner/manager Darlene Fong.

Fong scurries to seat diners andretrieve orders from the kitchen.Out comes a steaming, plumparrangement of tofu and veggies.It’s the Black Mushroom with Tofuand Choy Sum ($7.95), covered in agarlic sauce.

“If you’re a strict vegetarian,”said Fong, “we don’t put any chick-en broth base, no fish, no oystersauce. We can accommodate anyspecial requests for our cus-tomers.”

Fong adds that the dish is popu-lar among both vegetarians andthose who prefer their duck on aplate. Also included in her top-rateditems under the Vegetarian listingare the Chinese Broccoli with Garlic($7.95), Spinach with Garlic ($8.95)and Ong Choy with Garlic ($7.25).You’ll hop in hungry, but all thosegarden-fresh goodies with somehearty chunks of tofu might findyou waddling out, fully satisfied —no meager lettuce chomping hap-pening here.

Apparently rabbit people are abit sheepish, but no matter yourzodiac sign, Chinese dining alwaysspells family and group fun. Thesefurry, floppy bunnies are especiallycompatible with sheep, pigs anddogs. Golden Duck Kahala is readyfor the whole baaahing, oinking,barking gang — the kind that walkon two legs, of course — and youjust may find the tortoise hasalready beat you to the table!

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Black Mushroom with Tofu and Choy Sum ($7.95)Leah Friel photo

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Dining on tasty dumplings

1 General manager Bob Suzukawa holdsShaomai with shrimp ($9.50) and TaiwaneseSteamed Dumpling ($7.90)2 Steamed Dumpling with Oolong TeaFlavor ($9.50, six pieces)3 Tan Tan Noodle ($9.99)

Leah Friel photos

Jin Din RouWhere:1491 S. King St., Ste. 105

Call: 947.1133

Hours:Open daily, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.(lunch) and 5-11 p.m. (dinner)

How to Rou the worldJin Din Rou’s most famous dishes never cease

to warm the hearts and souls of hungry diners.

�Pork Xiao Long Bao (4 pieces, $5.90; 6 pieces, $7.90; 10 pieces, $12.50)Jin Din Rou’s original soup dumpling filled withpork and a tasty broth is wrapped ever so per-fectly in a dumpling skin made from cake andbread flour.

�Oolong Xiao Long Bao (4 pieces, $6.50; 6 pieces, $9.50)While similar to the Pork Xiao Long Bao, this spe-cific dumpling caters to the Oolong tea lover.Skilled chefs, like Hiromasa Yamanaka, place thedumpling skin in freshly grounded Oolong tealeaves to soak up the flavor. Filled with pork anda unique broth with a bit Oolong tea, it’s no won-der this creation has gained such a large fan baseamong patrons.

�Tan Tan Noodle ($9.99)Jin Din Rou’s most popular soup noodle featuresa large portion of flour noodles in a thicksesame-based broth. The sesame seeds used inthe broth are ground fresh every day.

By Alana Folen

Jin Din Rou has beenwowing diners withTaiwanese cuisine

infused with a bit ofJapanese fare since open-ing its doors last Februaryon South King Street.Manager Bob Suzukawa

says he’s grateful for thewarm welcome this chicand modern restaurant —known for its Xiao LongBao, or soup dumplings —has received.“Business has been

doing really well. We sellclose to 1,000 Xiao LongBao a day,” he states.With 10 varieties of Xiao

Long Bao to satisfy allappetites, includingSteamed Dumpling withSeafood Broth andSteamed Dumpling withSpicy Chili Flavor, the orig-

inal Pork Xiao Long Baoand Oolong Xiao LongBao, Jin Din Rou has quick-ly become a fave spot forall dumpling lovers. “The dumpling

skin is filled with asavory broth andvarious fillings, soit really is a burstof flavors in yourmouth,” Suzukawaexplains. “ThePork Xiao LongBao and OolongXiao Long Bao areboth filled withpieces of pork,however, thedumpling skinand soup of theOolong Xiao

Long Bao contain the fla-voring of Oolong tea.”Diners are recommend-

ed to dip each Xiao LongBao in either black vinegar

or white vinegar sauce, aswell as an accompanyingdish of sliced ginger, foradditional flavor.“Xiao Long Bao can be

enjoyed at anytime of the day ornight,” Suzukawasays. “We alsoserve a widearray of soup noo-dle like our signa-ture Tan TanNoodle and otherTaiwanese-styledishes, such asSweet and SourPork and MixedFried Rice. “And we use

absolutely noMSG.”

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AboveInteriorshot of Sushi San

1 Garlic Awabi ($5.80)

2 Hirame ($4.80)

3 Fresh seafood — Awabi, Namakoand Hoya — from Japan and Korea

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Lawrence Tabudlo photos

SushiSanWhere: 1409 Kapiolani Blvd.

Call: 944.0670

Hours: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

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Raiten sushi joints might be pop-ping up everywhere you look, butas soon as you walk into SushiSan,

you’ll know you’re in for something a lit-tle bit different. The venue has anupscale feel to it — chic, modern, ele-gant.

And according to restaurant owner JayKim, the food is different, too. “We wantto keep developing our new menuand bring up the quality of the foodwith freshness,” he said. “We makeour food from professional chefs… and SushiSan is looking to be asushi bar with quality food.”

SushiSan opened its doors inMarch and already has exciting,innovative dishes under way. Lastweek, SushiSan launched its “AirFreight Menu,” which includesfresh seafood imported fromKorea and Japan. Kim explains theeatery is bringing in sea squirt,sea cucumber, abalone, Hotateand white fishes such as Hirame, Aka Tai,Suzuki and Bora. “I believe this seafoodmakes a food quality difference betweenus and other kaiten sushi restaurants,”Kim says.

The restaurant also offers a number ofcreative sushi dishes that other placesmight not have, such as White ButtonMushroom ($3.20), King Oyster

Mushroom ($3.20), Kapa Spicy Tuna($2.20) and Unagi and Egg ($3.20). Kimsays that other popular menu itemsinclude Spicy Ebi Roll ($4.80), Beef Steak($3.20), Garlic Awabi ($5.20) and GarlicSalmon ($3.20). The menu also includeshot donburi items, and all customersreceive free miso soup that may berefilled as often as they desire.

Although still new, SushiSan already isproving to be a worthy competitor toother sushi restaurants in Hawaii. Kimstresses that good customer service,food quality and reasonable prices areSushiSan’s goals. “Myself and our staffmembers will make these three thingsbalance and make our customershappy,” he says.

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The freshest sushi sold in a sleek venue

JJ Luangkhot, executivechef and owner of theaward-winning JJ’s

Bistro & French Pastry, hasbeen quite busy over thelast month or so afterrecently changing both thename and concept of hissecond restaurant, for-merly known as J2 AsianFusion. Now, as you passthe location on WaialaeAvenue, you’ll noticethat it’s called Le CacaoBistro. According toLuangkhot, this transfor-mation of sorts tookplace early last month.“This is a new concept

that I’m presenting here.J2 Asian Fusion wasmore like a SoutheastAsian eatery; now withLe Cacao Bistro it’s morelike a New York stylebistro,” explainsLuangkhot, who alsoserves as the eatery’sexecutive chef. “We’representing our cus-tomers with more steaks,rack of lamb, rack of pork,pizza, pasta and more. I feellike people are enjoyingmore of this bistro stylecompared to the Asian

fusion cuisine.”Signature items on the

new menu include PorkRack with Herbal MustardCream Sauce ($14.95) andNew York Steak ($18.95).“You see a lot of pork

chops these days, but not a

lot of pork rack,” Luangkhotsays.The 8-ounce grilled bone-

in pork rack is marinatedand complemented with aspecial blend of Dijon mus-

tard and honey sauce, andis accompanied by a med-ley of sauteed vegetablesand mashed potatoes.“We’re trying to offer larg-

er portions,” he says, addingthat the New York Steak is aprime example of that. This 8-ounce steak is

grilled and served with ablack pepper, red winesauce. It’s also paired witha side of mixed vegetablesand mashed potatoes —undoubtedly, it will leavethe average diner quitesatisfied. If you’re aseafood enthusiast, you’llmarvel at deliciousentrees, including theGrilled Salmon with Lemon

Caper Butter Sauce($12.95) and the LobsterBrioche ($12.95). Also,take the opportunity tosample the SoutheastFettucini Seafood Pasta($12.95) or Le ClamFettucini ($12.95), to name

a few savory options.“We’ve seen a quick

response to the changeswe’ve made and they’ve allbeen very positive,”Luangkhot says. “Ourfamous desserts are offeredhere as well, such as the

gluten-free Warm ChocolateCake ($5.50) and the SweetCorn Haupia Parfait ($5.50).”Beginning next month, Le

Cacao Bistro will be servingafternoon tea ($14.95 perperson) from 2 to 5 p.m.daily.

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Pork Rack with Herbal Mustard Cream Sauce ($14.95) New York Steak ($18.95) Leah Friel photos

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through Aug. 31, Zpizza is offer-ing its own creation of Hawaiianstyle pizza. Zpizza’s HawaiianPizza ($12.95 small, $23.95 largeand $26.95 extra large) startswith its organic whole wheatdough covered in a plum sauce.Added to the Hawaiian Pizza mixis kalua pork, Chinese cabbage,caramelized onions and freshpineapple. After another lightdrizzling of plum sauce, greenonions top off this summer pizzaspecial.

Zpizza customers also should knowthat with each order of The HawaiianPizza they will receive a $5 offcoupon which is valid towards theirnext large or extra large pizza pur-chase. Another summer special tocomplement your pizza is Zpizza’sStrawberry Goatcheese Salad ($8.50small, $10.95 large). It may be rare,but Zpizza’s combination of apple pieand pizza is a scrumptious dessert.Apple Pie Pizza ($10.95) starts withorganic flour, mascarpone cheeseand cinnamon, brown sugar andcaramelized Fuji apples. After cook-ing, the Apple Pie Pizza is toppedwith a caramel sauce, almonds andpowdered sugar.

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Wahoo's Fish TacoWhen craving a good ole' fish taco,

expect nothing less from Wahoo’s FishTaco at Ward Gateway Center and KahalaKorner. This California-based chain firstcame to the islands in 2006 when sistersStephanie Gambetta and Noel Pietschbelieved it would be the go-to choice forthose yearning for the best in “California-Mex” cuisine.The restaurant gives off a beachy

vibe, welcoming to patrons just off thebeach or those stopping by for an officemeeting. Wahoo’s specializes in cuisinethat is not only tasty, but healthy, andI’m probably not the first one to admitit, but the fish tacos are off the hook!“In our fish tacos we use ono, cheese,

fresh cut cabbage and homemade salsawrapped in soft-shell corn tortillas,”

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Combo Platter ($8.99), filled with flame-broiled fish. This is one meal in particularthat will leave you feeling stuffed, butguilt-free, and what can be better thanthat?If fish is not your forte, however, have

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El Charro Mexicano AieaRestaurantHusband-and-wife team and owners of

El Charro Mexicano Aiea Restaurant Johnand Sofia Ramirez sure know a thing ortwo about authentic Mexican cuisine.Upon setting foot in the eatery locatedon the third level of Aiea ShoppingCenter, it was as if I had been whiskedaway to a favorite hot spot in Mexico.With a menu that crosses all borders,

the taco dishes were tantalizing, to saythe least. For example, for the reasonableprice of $9.50, diners receive the renownedTaco Plate with two crispy or soft corntortillas with their choice of groundbeef, shredded chicken or beef, porkand kalua pork. And for an additional $2,choose from grilled chicken, steak orbeef tongue.And taco lovers listen up, I have more

tasty news coming your way. A best-seller that's not on the menu, but definitelyworth trying is El Charro's MexicanTacos ($10.50). This entree features threecorn tortillas (crispy or soft) filled with

sizzling slices of grilled steak, onions,cilantro, lemon and lettuce. Better yet,all classic plates are served with riceand beans to satisfy any appetite.“We make our tortillas and sauces

fresh every day,” says El Charro's managerand executive chef Bob Burns, notingthat breakfast burritos also are quitepopular here. “We start off by makingeverything mild, but we can always spiceit up upon request,” he adds.What I love most about El Charro is

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1 El Charro’s Taco Plate($9.50)

2 El Charro’s MexicanTacos ($10.50)

3 Edge of Waikiki’s FishTacos — Pier 38 ($17)

4 Wahoo’s Kahala generalmanager RandallTransfiguracion presents avariety of taco options tohungry patrons.

5 Wahoo’s Two TacosCombo Platter ($8.99)

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For locals, ramen is one of the ultimate comfortfoods. The warm broth, the tasty meat andvegetables, and the satisfying sluuuuuurrrp of

soft, wiggly noodles is a familiar experience for manywho have grown up in Hawaii.At Ton Ton Ramen, owner Ken Cho has taken the

lovable ramen and paired it with another islandfavorite, oxtail soup. After letting customers taste-test his new recipe over the past month, Cho decidedit was time to put Oxtail Ramen ($10.95) on the regu-lar menu.“We let the customers try it first because we want-

ed to improve it. We listened to the customers, whatthey wanted and needed, and this final Oxtail Ramenis maybe the third (variation) we’ve made,” says Cho.“Everyone knows about oxtail soup, but they’ve

never had anything like this. We’ve changed it up.”The secret to the Oxtail Ramen lies in the soup

base. Cho says he concocted the broth from a specialmix of chicken, pork and beef bone, along with fiveother secret ingredients he cannot divulge.“No other restaurant has done this before,” he says.(BTW: None of those secret ingredients is MSG. In

fact, all items at Ton Ton Ramen are MSG-free!)After the broth has developed, Cho makes sure to

Slurp up Ton Ton’sspecial oxtail ramen

To say there are a ton of ramen choicesat Ton Ton Ramen is an understate-ment. There’s Chicken Katsu Ramen

($7.75), Soft Rib Ramen ($8), Curry Ramen($7.50), Ippin Ramen ($8), Gyoza Ramen ($7.50), Kim CheeRamen ($7.50), Vegetable Ramen ($6.95) and, yes, there iseven a dish named Ton Ton Ramen ($8.95).That’s just a few popular picks found on the first page of

the menu. Keep looking and there are four more pagespacked with ramen, curry, fried rice, seafood dishes, comboplates and sides like handmade Gyoza ($2.95 for four pieces,$3.75 six pieces) and Mochiko Chicken ($3.95 for eightpieces).Every item offered at the restaurant is made from an orig-

inal recipe created by owner Ken Cho, who honed his skill forJapanese-style cuisine over many years of trial and error.“Nobody will give you an original recipe, so you have to try

on your own, one time, two times, three times. You fail many,many times before you get it right,” says Cho, who openedTon Ton Ramen in Waipahu Town Center in 2004. “I’ve failedmany, many times. But now, I know what is good and what isno good.”Cho also relies on his two uncles, who are both chefs, and wife

Yuki for their honest opinions.“She gives me a lot of opinions about my food,” Cho says with a

laugh. “She is Japanese, so she can help me with this.”Customers usually can expect to find some sort of new special in

the works at Ton Ton Ramen, as Cho believes it is important to keepchanging with the times.“In Japan, there are so many ramen restaurants, and if your restau-

rant is not popular, you cannot survive. They have to keep updatingtheir menu to what is popular now,” he explains. “That makes mewant to do that too.”

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Owner Ken Cho with the Black Sesame Tan Tan Ramen ($8.50)

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Contact Sarah Pacheco at [email protected]

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Ingredients:• 4 ounces lobster claw meat• 2 ounces diced then creamedripe avocado• 2 fresh ripened strawberries• 1 tablespoons tarragonmayonnaise• 1 ounce baby arugula• 1 ounce strawberry sauce (seemethod below)• Garnish with slicedstrawberries, strawberry sauceand micro greens.

Strawberry sauce:• 10 ounces frozen strawberries• 1 1/4 cup water• 6 ounces sugar

Preparation:• Combine ingredients and pureein a blender. Set aside.

Salad assembly:• Gently mix lobster meat,tarragon mayonnaise, babyarugula, strawberries andavocado.• Drizzle some of the strawberrysauce onto a plate, then place aring mold in the center of theplate. • Fill the mold with lobster saladthen gently remove the mold. • Garnish with micro greens,sliced strawberries andstrawberry sauce.

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If you're craving localfavorites, look no furtherthan 4Kings Kitchen. The

South King Street eatery offersclassics like Seared Ahi PokeSalad ($11), 4Kings Fried Rice($11) and Local Style Beef LuauStew ($11).And for many of its dishes,

4Kings Kitchen brings a anoth-er meaning to local favorites —it uses fresh, local ingredients,meaning that you can enjoyyour favorite dishes with ahealthier spin. The beef luau,for example, uses locally-raised beef. And the GardenIsle Bone-In Short Ribs ($14) ismade with ribs fresh from theisland of Kauai and kale fromOtsuji Farms. Enjoy any of thesandwiches and entrees with aside of salad made with MA‘OFarms lettuce.Judy Nakata and Baul

Umemoto recently dined at4Kings Kitchen. The two arequickly becoming regulars andsay that they enjoy 4Kingsbecause it offers classic dish-es, but is a higher quality thanmost similar venues.

Baul Umemoto: “We aresplitting the Chef Kapo'sMochiko Chicken ($11). UsuallyMochiko Chicken comes instrips, but this one is right off thebone, so it has more flavor.”

Judy Nakata: “We also haveThe Tyrant's Tofu Salad ($11). Itcomes with fresh vegetables andthe tofu is pan seared. We alsogot it with the Roasted Garlicand Hawaiian Ogo dressing,which is a seaweed vinaigrette.It's perfect and the seaweed fla-vor is not over-powering.”

Make It An IHOP DayALA MOANA BLVD. (Waikiki) • KUHIO AVE

(Waikiki) • PEARL CITY • KANEOHE • HILOAla Moana (Free Parking)

@IHOP_Hawaii

LIMITED TIMEONLY!

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MOILIILI2071-A S.Beretania•947-9022

M-F 11-5:30pm Sat-Sun 11-4pm

PEARL CITY98-718 Moanalua Rd•484-0052

T-F 12-5pm Sat-Sun 10-3pm

NEW LOCATION!

www.madeinhawaiifoods.com

45-1118 Kam Hwy235-POKE (7653)

3109 Waialae Ave.735- POKE (7653)

www.fcsauces.com

NOW OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

FREE FurikakeFrench Frieswith purchase of any Plate Lunch and this ad. Not to be combined with any other offer. Exp 8/10/11.

Also Serving Breakfast

Sat & Sun 8am–11am

Ala Moana Center(Between Macy’s & Radio Shack) 947-1332

Delicious, Healthy, Low-Fat Chinese Cuisine

TOTAL BILLCoupon requiredExp. 7/31/11

SALT & PEPPEROCEAN SEAFOOD

Shrimp, Scallops, andCalamari battered fried

with spicy saucewww.eggsnthings.com 343 Saratoga Road (808) 923-EGGS (3447)

Military and Locals with valid ID receive

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

Not valid with any other offers or promotionsSundayLunch Buffet11:30AM - 2:30PM

$19.95per person

Children under 12 eat for freeKama‘ainas & Military

get 10% OFFSeniors 55+ get 15% OFF

Offer shall not be combined with other discount specials.

Discovery Bay (next to Buffalo Wild Wings)

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

941-5111

Vegetarian Items Available& Endless Naan

foodie farewhat we’re eating at...

D I N I N G O U T | J U L Y 3 1 - A U G . 6 , 2 0 1 1 | 1 9

4Kings KitchenWhere:2671 S. King St.

Call: 951.5464

Hours:11 a.m.- 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday

4Kings Kitchen measure out exactly one poundof raw oxtail for each dish. Themeat is then slow-cooked forone-and-a-half hours in thebroth, with green onion andChinese parsley added rightbefore the plate makes its wayout of the kitchen.“Some restaurants, they cook

the oxtail too long and it is toosoft but you cannot taste theoxtail,” Cho says. “The way wedo it, you can really taste theoxtail. The customers try it andthey say they’ve never had thatkind of taste before.”Customers can choose either

white rice or ramen noodleswith the meal, but Cho suggestsgoing with the slurp-factor andordering the noodles.“We use a special noodle. It’s a

little bit thick, so it doesn’t getovercooked,” he says.Another specialty only avail-

able at Ton Ton Ramen is theBlack Sesame Tan Tan Ramen($8.50). The traditionalJapanese dish consists of charsui belly, green onion, freshchoy sum, noodles and istopped with a half-cooked egg.But Cho takes things up a notchby adding black sesame seeds.“There’s a very big difference

between the white sesame and

the black sesame. For one, there isless oil in the black sesame thanin the white sesame,” says Cho.Black sesame seeds also are a

good source of copper, magne-sium and calcium, which eachprovide numerous health bene-fits. For example, copperrelieves rheumatoid arthritis,while magnesium supports vas-cular and respiratory health.Some people even believe that

long-term consumption of theseeds helps keep hair shiny andbeautifies the skin.“It’s good for the hair, good

for the skin, people believe itmakes the whole body healthi-er,” Cho says.As an added treat, customers

receive a free three-piece Gyozawith any regular order madebetween 2 and 6 p.m. any day ofthe week.

Ton Ton RamenWaipahu Town Center94-050 Farrington Hwy.677.5388Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-SaturdayAmple free parking available

– From page 17

Judy Nakata and Baul Umemoto enjoy the fresh, local cuisine at 4KingsKitchen. Christina O’Connor photo

Now Serving...Affordable 4-Course Meal

starting at $15.50Steak, Seafood, Pizza, Pasta, & Pastry

Open Daily 11a – 9pfor Lunch, Dinner & Afternoon Tea

3441 Waialae Ave • 626-5368JJ Bistro - 3447 Waialae Ave • 739-0993

www.lecacaobistro.com

by Chef JJ

Introducing New York Style

Now Available...FRENCH

MACAROON$1800

per dozen

GLUTEN FREE

DessertsAvailable

atLe CacaoBistro

August Special!10% OFFEntire Menuat Le Cacao

Bistrocannot be combined with any other offer

20% OFF Weekday Early Bird Special 5pm - 6pm only @ Le Cacao Bistro

Dim Sumstarts @ $2.95

Seafood RestaurantAffordable Elegance

RESERVATIONS(808) 947-8818

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

(above Macy’s)jadedynastyhawaii.com

Complimentary Basket of Dim Sum

8000 Square Foot Restaurant

Perfect for anyWedding or Event

• 32 ft. long stage • 7 private rooms• Sound & projection video systemComplimentary

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Become afriend of

Jade Dynasty and recieve a

Complimentary Basket of Dim Sum

till Aug 10th

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

Layers of Sherbets & IceCream piled high, coveredwith Snowfluff & drizzledwith Sweet Strawberries

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

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

Eggs n’ Things343 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

Ph: 677-7744 www.acateredexperience.com

Full Service Catering & Event Planning

Pan Fried Halibut and Shrimp | $27.95Served with Caramelized Pineapple andRoasted Macadamia Nut Butter Sauce.

MONDAY 10AM - 3PM | TUES - SUN 10AM - 9PM

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

Special

Dish-of-th

e-Week

served only t

hru Sun., July 31s

t

580 Nimitz Hwy.545-7979

FILIPINO FOOD FESTIVAL

FILIPINO FOOD FESTIVALAugust 1 thru August 14

Chuckwagon Buffet on Saturdays

Pork Barbeque SticksFried Shrimp on Green Papaya Atchara

Chicken Vegetable LumpiaPansit

Pork & Shrimp Sari SariPinakbet

Pork and PeasChicken or Pork Adobo

Chicken with Papaya Soup

Introducing Our New

Carved Slow Roasted Garlic Crusted Prime Rib,Onolicious Fried Chicken, Finger Licking Paniolo

BBQ Ribs, Pepper Salt Shrimp, Salads, Mac & Cheese, Baked Beans, Desert & More!

$28.95 Adults $16.95 Keikis 5 to 12


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

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

Canton House Restaurant162 N. Hotel St.521-3788

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

Chinese Restaurant East HonoluluON ON at McCully

Aina Haina Shopping Center373-1303 or 373-4632

Find menus and $5 couponat www.ononhawaii.com

$7.95reg. $11.95

No coupon necessary. Exp 8/4/11

BYOB

Live Lobsterwith purchase at On On only

$12.99

Shrimp Pepper Salt

Customers’ Favorite1110 McCully St. • 946-8833(Corner of McCully & Young St.)

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

SENIOR SPECIAL30% OFF50% OFFDinner

Lunch LUNCH & DINNER

KAMA‘AINA SPECIAL!

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

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

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

*Excluding Happy Buffet *Excluding Happy Buffet *Excluding Happy Buffet

98-150 Kaonohi St. • Tel: 486-5100

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

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

• 2pc Shrimp & 2pc VegetableTempura

• Chicken Katsu• Chicken, Beef or Pork Teriyaki

Includes Miso Soup, Cold Tofu, Tsukemono, Gyoza and Tea

Bento Choice of Two:• Chicken Karaage• Ahi (plain, salted or teriyaki) • Sashimi, Salmon or Unagiadd $2 more to meal price

SUMMER 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

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

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

open flame with a gentle rub of our special herbs and spices.

Handpicked, so it falls right off the

bone.


HanakiShabu Shabu

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

MANOA MARKETPLACE (Tons of FREE Parking) 988-1551

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.

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

841-0931Kam Shopping Center

Open 6am Daily

TRY OUR POPULARCATERING DISHES!• Chinese Chicken Salad.............$30/sm.pan• Korean or Yakitori Chicken.....$33/sm.pan• Chow Mein............................... .$15/sm.pan• BBQ Beef Tri-Tip.......................$45/sm.pan• Mahi Mahi.................................$28/sm.pan• Sweet & Sour Pork...................$36/sm.pan

801 Dillingham (next to Costco)

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

951-MAXS (6297) Since 1945

“Cuisine of the Philippines”

www.maxsofmanila.com

Halo Halo

Max’s HAPPY HOURat Dillingham onlyMonday thru Friday3pm - 6pm

A delightful mix of Filipinosweetened fruits & rice flakesserved over shaved ice andtopped with flan and ascoop of ube ice cream

524-2020888 N. Nimitz Hwy. #103

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

Tanaka’sHappy Rush Hour

Daily from 3-6pm

Serving AssortedBeer, Wines & Pupus!

StartsTomorrowAug. 1st

20% OFFPUPUS

SAIMIN, PLATE LUNCHES, SANDWICHES & MORE

LEMON ROLL

An individual serving ofa light sponge cake, filled

with a sweet and tart lemonfilling, rolled and dusted

with powdered sugar.

OFTHE

TRY OUR

Price slightly higher at Ala Moana, Pearlridge and Kahului.

Available starting August 1st!

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 8/15/11.

Menu For Four• Chinese Chicken Salad

• Wintermelon Soup • Lemon Chicken• Ma Po Tofu • Mongolian Beef

• Pepper Salt Shrimp • Rice$49 For Four

August 1 thru August 31• Chinese Chicken Salad

• Rainbow Tofu Seafood Soup• Lemon Chicken • Maine Lobster w/

Ginger Scallions on Lo Mein• Grilled Garlic Shoyu Shrimp

• Mongolian Pork Chop• Sauteed Fish Fillet w/ Chinese Peas

& Snow Cabbage • Steamed Rice$199 Table of Ten (Reg. $239)

(Two (2) tables max. on Saturdays & Sundays)

BACK to SCHOOL MENU

449 KAPAHULU AVE., STE 101735-5544

MAINE LOBSTER DINNER FOR TWO• Chinese Chicken Salad

• Mu Shu Pork • Maine Lobster w/ GingerScallions • Mongolian Beef• Sauteed Chinese Broccoli

$49 For Two*this coupon required: expires Aug. 31, 2011

MAINE LOBSTER & DIM SUM LUNCH FOR TWO• Chinese Chicken Salad

• Whole Maine Lobster E Mein• Baked Char Siu Bao • Har Gau• Chicken Siu Mai • Custard Tart

$39 For Two

LET US DO THE COOKING

Island Favorites5pm - 10pm

New York Steak & Mahi Mahi $16.95New York Steak & Fried Shrimp $16.95Prime Rib & Half Maine Lobster $38.95Prime Rib & Snow Crab Legs $38.95Atlantis Loco Moco $18.95

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


Cupcake Bouquets Custom Cookies • Cakes

Gift Baskets • FundraisingBack by Popular Demand

Our Famous Cinnamon Bread!

4369 Lawehana St. (across Target in Salt Lake) | OPEN Mon - Fri 6AM - 1PM

visit our website www.larrysbakery.com or find us on

SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE

Buy onedinner entree,

receive 2nd entree50% OFFvalid Sun, Mon & Tue with ad

Expires 8/9/11.

FREE VALET PARKING • www.chefchai.com • Call 585-0011

BROTHERS CAZIMEROEvery Wednesday

MAKANAAug 5 & 12 Only

SUNDAY . . . . . . . Melveen LeedMONDAY . . . . . . . Jerry Santos & HulaTUESDAY . . . . . . . Robert Cazimero & HulaTHURSDAY . . . . . Sista Robi & Jeff RasmussenSATURDAY. . . . . . Danny Couch

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

kahaistreet-kitchen.com

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

Try Our Tasty PORK TOFU!Pork Tofu simmeredin our special broth...

Delicious!Sun-Thu 8am-10pm • Fri-Sat til 11pm

Okazuya open daily from 8am

SEKIYA’S RESTAURANT& DELICATESSEN

Serving Hawaii for 75 Years!

2746 Kaimuki Ave732-1656

ACROSS KAIMUKI H.S.www.SekiyasRestaurant.com

Best

Greek Food

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

396-8441 Koko Marina Shopping Center

WHERE TO DINE

Wailana Coffee House1860 Ala Moana Blvd.955-1764

Zippy’sCall the one nearest you.

Kit N Kitchen1010 University Avenue942-7622

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

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

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

Tanaka Saimin888 N. Nimitz Hwy #103524-2020

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

JJ Bistro & French Pastry3447 Waialae Ave.739-0993

Restaurant Epic 1131 Nuuanu Ave.587-7877

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

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

Rainbow Drive Inn3308 Kanaina Ave.737-0177

Le Cacao Bistro3441 Waialae Ave.626-5368

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

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

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

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

*DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALL BEVERAGES WITH

THIS AD. EXP. 8/31/11.

KOREAN CUISINE• LUNCH $15.95 10:30AM - 2:30PM• DINNER $23.952:30PM-10PMKal Bi, Sirloin, Chicken, Sashimi Spicy Pork, (Oysters served Fri/Sat/Su)

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor

restaurantsuntory.com922-5511

RESTAURANT

SUNTORY

596-0799Since 1989

626 SHERIDAN ST. (backside of Walmart)SUN, TUE, WED, THUR

6 AM - 12 MIDFRI & SAT6 AM - 2 AM

MON11 AM - 12 MID

YAKINIKUMILLION

TUES-SUN 6AM-11AM

NEW

20% OFFSENIOR DISCOUNT60+ older, applies to

breakfast only

$2.99 BREAKFAST SPECIAL

1-scoop fried rice, 1-egg (any style), 2-bacon

98-761 Oihana Place, Aiea • Ph: 486-3500

RESTAURANT& 19TH PUKA

www.igesrestaurant.com

Featuring Our

New! Salad BarIncluded with Entrees

MON: Free Karaoke • TUES: Tableside Magic w/ Santos KiddWED-SAT: Live Music • THURS: Hawaiian Music


HO HO Chinese Cuisine590 Farrington HwyKapolei Marketplace

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

SUMMER ISPARTY TIMEBook Your’s NOW!

Call For Group Rates!

Manapua SpecialSteamed $1.25Baked $1.35

Pork HashHalf Moon

$.70

ShrimpDumplings

$.70Manapua Station • Open Mon.-Sat. 6AM • Sun. 8AM

Make Someone’sDay Special

Order one to two weeksin advance.

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

941- 6161

Dinner Daily from 4:30pm949 Kapahulu Avenue

(corner of Kapahulu and Kaimuki Ave.)

732-7666

F R E S H S I M P L E A F F O R D A B L EThis coupon cannot be combined with other offers. Expires 8/5/11

10% OFF FOOD ONLY

Between 4:30 - 6:30pm

with this coupon

Now Serving Alcohol

WHERE TO DINEGREEK

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

Greek MarinaKoko Marina Shopping Center7192 Kalanianaole Hwy.396-8441

ITALIAN

Top of WaikikiWaikiki Business Plaza2270 Kalakaua Ave. 923-3877

Stage Restaurant1250 Kapiolani Blvd.237-5429

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

Hy’s Steak House2440 Kuhio Ave.922-5555

Ruth’s Chris Steak HouseRestaurant Row 599-3860Waikiki Beach Walk440-7910

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

Romanos Macaroni GrillAla Moana CenterHookipa Terrace356-8300

Bali Steak and SeafoodHilton Hawaiian Village (Rainbow Tower)2005 Kalia Road949-4321

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

Manoa Marketplace2752 Woodlawn Dr.988-5923

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

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

FILIPINO

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

www.thefatgreek.netWaialae - 734-0404

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

Open Daily 11am-10pm

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

Ala Moana - 949-2120Ala Moana Food Court

Mall Hours

BYOBno corkage

fee

$1 OFFAny Breadpurchases over $4

Must present coupon • exp. 8/4/11

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

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 LOCATIONNOW SERVINGDIM SUM

Live WholeMain Lobster

$11.99w/ entree

purchase

FREESide Chinese Chicken Salad w/any entrée purchasew/ad. exp. 8/4/11 Dine-in or Take-out. Offer goodat King St. and Kahala

www.sushisan.comOpen Daily 11am – 9pm • 1411 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 1 • (808) 944-0670

$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.

WEEKEND PRIME RIB & ALASKANSNOW CRAB LEG BRUNCH BUFFET

Enjoy a great dining experience with great foodwhile surrounded by a waterfall garden setting,pond full of colorful koi and ulua fish

for only$25.95

New Hours of Operation:Breakfast Service: Monday-Friday 6:30am-10:00am,Saturday and Sunday 6:30am-9:30am Brunch Service: Saturday and Sunday 10:00am-2:00pmLunch Service: Monday-Friday 11:00am-2:00pmDinner Buffet: Wednesday-Sunday 5:00pm-9:30pm

A new twist on an old favorite

*For information/reservations callPagoda Restaurant at 948-8356

• SATURDAY & SUNDAY •


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

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Reservations Recommended2440 Kuhio Ave.

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Under New Management20%OFFNot to be combined with any other offer.

Take OutOrders

FREE DESSERTwith any purchase; Dine in only.FREE DESSERTwith any purchase; Dine in only.

$674(Dine-in Only)

Captain Cook

Weekly Special(Regular $8.99)Coupon required.

One Set/Coupon/Person.Some restrictions apply.

Expires 8/7/11

$674

�923 KEEAUMOKU ST.955-3388

SPECIALSLunch starting at $5.99

Dinner starting at $7.99

GRAND OPENING

Best Cantonese Cuisine

OPEN DAILY:10am — midnight

Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square by Times Supermarket

524-1628

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

any other offer. Expires 8/31/11.

Credit Card Sale Only(With Coupon)

Hong Kong Dim Sum &Regular Menu Items

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

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

10% OFF

Celebrating 10Years!

Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)

5% OFF

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Avenue738-8666

Must present couponExpires 8/31/11

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

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 CentreAuahi St. Shops596-0066

Kailua151 Hekili St.230-8400

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

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

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

SundayAug.7th!

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

HAPPY HOURFRIDAYS

5:30-11pm50%OFFDRAFTBEERS

737-19371137 11th Ave.

941-44002222 S.

Beretania St.

BEST AUTHENTIC FAMILY STYLE ITALIAN RESTAURANT

Everything is Made by Hand withFresh Ingredients EverydayLunch & Dinner Specials

Pastas • PizzasHot Subs • Pizza RollsStromboli • Calzones

Salads & More


40 Types ofDim Sum

$2.08FREE Dessert

with Dine In order & coupon.

162 N. Hotel St. 521-3788(next to Maunakea Market in the center of Chinatown)

Open Daily 7am - 4pmTake-Out & Catering Welcomed

10% OFFTake Out Orders with coupon.

Popular Items:Look Funn

& Rice Soup

Best Dim Sum in Hawaii!

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

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

Call 955-9609 or visit www.halekoa.com for more information and/or complete eligibility.

$100 For 10 PeopleSeaweed Tofu and Pork Soup

Deep Fried Crispy Whole ChickenSalt and Pepper Shrimp

Pork Chop w/Orange SauceSteamed Fish Fillet w/Black Bean Sauce

Vegetable w/GarlicBeef Vegetable NoodleSteamed White Rice

Cannot combinewith other discounts

Call for info on ourFREE LOBSTER

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NEW!Kids Menu for$3.99

377-5555 or 377-5566Lungfunghawaii.com • Open Daily 11am-9pm

5724 Kalanianaole Hwy • Niu Valley Shopping CenterLOTS OF FREE PARKING

Available Daily for Dine-in or Take-out

WHERE TO DINEYakiniku 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 Company 1111 McCully Street947-5411

Sikdorak Korean RestaurantSam Sung Plaza 655 Keeaumoku St., #108949-2890

KOREANFrog House Restaurant1604 Kalakaua Ave.951-9370

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

MOCHI

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

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

98-718 Moanalua Rd.484-0052

MEXICANSushi King2700 S. King St.947-2836

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

OKAZUYA

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

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.

$15.95 Complete Dinner

$11.45 Complete Lunch& after 10:30 p.m.

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL

947-2836Open 7 Days • 2700 So. King St.

Sapporo & Kirin (large) $5.75after 10:30pm

New Hours 5:30 - 6:45pm


$ .25 Hamburger Sunday, August 14th (10am-5pm)$ .25 Saimin Saturday, September 17th (5pm-9pm)$1 .00 Chili Plate Sunday, October 16th (11am-7pm)

Anniversary Specials will be sold only at the parking lot tent•Limit 5 items each •No phone orders •While supplies last

3308 Kanaina Avenue

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

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

Chef’s Dessert of the Day

$159Special Menu

for10

111N. King St. near Maunakea7am-10pm

521-8268Free Parking in the Rear

No credit cardsaccepted for special menu

Dim SumServed 7am Daily

$198Take-out Orders

Welcomed

WHERE TO DINE

Pho My Lien98-150 Kaonohi St.488-4900

Pho Kitchen2919 Kapiolani Blvd.735-8488

Jin Din Rou1491 S. King St.947-1133

VIETNAMESE

Souvaly Thai Cuisine803 Kam Hwy.455-5888

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

THAI

TAIWANESE

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

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

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

3660 on the Rise 3660 Waialae Ave.737-1177

PACIFIC RIM

SHABU SHABU

SEAFOOD

Uncle’s Fish MarketWaterfront at Pier 34B275-0063

Hanaki RestaurantManoa Marketplace2756 Woodlawn Drive988-1551

Broadway Seafood & Oyster Bar903 Keeaumoku St.946-1888

Kam Shopping Center | 847-1234 • 841-8668 | M-Sun 10:30am - 8:30pm

847-1234

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M A R C H 2 0 - 2 6 , 2 0 1 1

Over many years, Dining Out has helped us to broaden ourbusiness. We have expanded Bangkok Chef and now have threelocations in Nu‘uanu, Manoa and Nimitz, to better serve our cus-tomers. When we want to announce new menu items or exciting things happening atour restaurant, we always know that we can turn to Dining Out to help us get theword out. When we are featured in one of the numerous editorial stories we receivethroughout the year, we see an increase in sales and many new customers walkingthrough our doors to taste our food. Bottom line, Dining Out works!

to broadenhas helped us

Dining Out“Patrick ChangOwner, Bangkok Chef1627 Nu‘uanu Ave., Honolulu(808) 585-88392955 E. Manoa Rd., Honolulu(808) 988-0212900 N. Nimitz Hwy., Honolulu(808) 536-8570bangkokchefexpress.com

Simple. Delicious. Affordable.These three words best describeBangkok Chef, “where Thai food issimply delicious.”

“That’s our motto,” says ownerPatrick Chang. “We try to make ourfood as simple as we can. When yougo to other restaurants, they try tomake it sophisticated with garnish-es and everything else. But ours isjust a simple dish — green curryis just green curry, pad thai is justpad thai — without adding any-thing extra.”This commitment to qualityof ingredients, taste and servicehas served the local restaurantwell, helping Bangkok Chef growfrom a small produce store inNuuanu to a popular plate lunch-style eatery with three locationsislandwide.

“Many people don’t know westarted as a produce market,”Chang confesses.In September 2001, Chang andwife Sansane Pornchairattanakun

began selling fresh, local produce in whatwas known as Nuuanu Open Market. Bythe following year, the couple had begunoffering homecooked Thai food to shop-pers, calling their tiny operation BangkokChef.“My wife’s family has a restaurant inBangkok, so that’s what Bangkok Chefrefers to,” Chang explains. “Gradually wechanged the whole operation to a restau-rant. Nuuanu is the original one, and twoyears ago we opened one in Manoa.”When space became available in thedeveloping warehouse building at 900 N.Nimitz Hwy., Chang saw the perfectopportunity to expand business even fur-ther.

“This area is starting to build up, andthere’s a lot of people here, either drivingalong the highway or working in town orat the harbor,” he says. “I think there is aneed for Bangkok Chef here, and whenev-er there’s a need, we go there.”Bangkok Chef’s third location openedjust last month, bringing with it the samemenu of simple, delicious, affordableThai food that has won high praise and a

cover story

BANGKOKDELICIOUSBY KEEPING ITS MENU SIMPLE, BANGKOKCHEF DELIVERS ON ITS PROMISE OF BRINGINGDELICIOUS, AFFORDABLE THAI CUISINE TO THE MASSES

STORY BY SARAH PACHECOPHOTOS BYNATHALIE WALKER

Aside from a menu that’s won high praise fromcustomers, Bangkok Chef’s Nimitz location isrecognized for its quality decor — high ceilings,exposed brick walls, and rustic chairs andbenches.

Owner PatrickChang with two ofthe most sough-aftermenu items: NaamToak Moo ($8.50)and Spring Rolls($6.50/$7).

business.”our


tableside

@tablesideAbove: May Li, Yat Lee and

Peggy Li present dim sumfavorites.

Inset: Pork Siu Mai, PotSticker, Chicken Feet, Shrimp

with Chives Dumpling,Shanghai Pork Dumpling

(all $2.08)

1 | Chanthal Azarpour and

Jenna Chung

2 | Henry Kimura, Betsy Ho,

and Rosa and Laurence Lao

3 | John Madali

4 | Michelle and Demi Galvez

5 | Yat, Chae, Aya, Kaya,

Juria and Haruki Lee

Canton House Restaurantserves up exquisiteCantonese cuisine to loyal

patrons on a daily basis. Locatedin the heart of Chinatown, thiswell-known eatery offers close to40 varieties of dim sum favorites,including spare ribs, shrimp withchives dumpling, spring rolls andmore. Canton House is located on162 N. Hotel St. and is open dailyfrom 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 521.3788.


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