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(from left) Genki Sushi’s district managers Ryan Shimizu, Dustin Haraand Amado Garlitos show off a few ofGenki’s prized plates.

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The countdown to the holidays hasofficially begun, and yes, I’ll hap-pily admit that I’m already in the

spirit of the season — my favorite time ofyear! I love the fact that the air is gettingcooler (by Hawaii standards, of course)and the days are getting shorter. Outcome the scarves, sweaters and boots,and in goes warm, savory food to ourtummies. And while the hot chocolate,tea and soup are all grand, when it’sChinese food that you’re after, Mongolianbeef is one of those go-to dishes that pro-vide ultimate warmth and comfort.

Typically, this dishis served in Chinese-American restau-rants and consistsof sliced beef, stir-fried with a medleyof vegetables and atasty gravy — nomatter tangy orspicy, this dishdefines onolicious.So, in the season

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On On at McCully ChineseRestaurantWhen you want to get your feast on

this holiday season, On On at McCullyChinese Restaurant has everything yourappetite desires. This family-owned-and-operated restaurant has been serving upmouth-watering Northern Chinese cui-sine for years, while also showcasing abit of local flair. Owners Cowan and Faith Wong first

opened the doors to On On in 1980,before relocating to its current location

20 years later. And while much time haspassed, the outstanding customer serv-ice and high-quality cuisine remains asit’s always been — fabulous!The Mongolian Beef, for instance, will

always be a personal favorite and is amust-have at any family dinner.“Here at On On, we serve a local-style

Mongolian Beef ($10.95), with nice piecesof beef tenderloin and sliced onionssauteed in a tomato-base sauce seasonedwith vinegar, soy sauce, and salt and pep-per,” says manager Norman Wong.And don’t be fooled by the name.

According to Wong, Mongolian beef hasnothing to do with Mongolia itself.“The term Mongolian Beef is actually

an Americanized term that was used torefer to something exotic,” he explainswith a laugh. “It’s always been on themenu, but our Mongolian beef is so differ-ent from what you would find on theMainland. Instead of a spicy brown sauce,our beef is served with a tangy, but sweetred sauce — and it’s not very spicy.”Yet, if you’re looking for something to

raise the temperature on these coolerdays, On On also offers Kung Pao Beef($10.95), featuring spicy beef with veg-etables, complete with a chili oystersauce. Now that really turns up the heat!

On On at McCully Chinese Restaurant1110 McCully St.

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Above: The editor holds a steaming plate ofMongolian Beef, one of her On On favorites.

EDITORAlana Folen

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Next April, Genki Sushi willcelebrate 20 years of sushiexcellence, and JosephBozzelli, chief administrativeofficer for Genki Sushi USAInc., recently shared withDining Out just how GenkiSushi is able to contribute tothe world through thespreading of Japan’s sushiculture — which also hasbecome a local entity all itsown. In addition, we caught aglimpse of just what it takesto build a sushi empire unlikeany other, and according toBozzelli, it takes a lot morethan just tasty sushi.

DO: When did Genki Sushifirst open? And who foundedthis renowned eatery?

Bozzelli: Genki Sushi

was founded by GenrokuSushi (the first company tocome out with the kaitenbelt), a Japanese company.Genki Sushi headquarters isactually in Japan, where wehave about 200 stores. Wehave 280 stores in Asiaalone, and we’re growinglike crazy. However, GenkiSushi opened its first storein 1992 in Kapahulu. It wasactually located across thestreet from where GenkiKapahulu stands today.Then, a few years after thelease ran out, we movedacross the street to our cur-rent Kapahulu location.

DO: How many Genki Sushilocations stand today in the U.S.?

Bozzelli: Currently we have14 locations in the Islands —nine on Oahu, two on Maui,one on Kauai and one on theBig Island. We also have fourlocations in Seattle, and we’llbe opening up our first store inthe Los Angeles market comeFebruary. Fortunately for us,we’ve been doing really well.

DO: Most locals are veryfamiliar with Genki Sushi, butfor those who have yet to par-take in the Genki experience,what can they expect?

Bozzelli: Genki Sushi is afamily-oriented restaurantwhere they can expect quickfood, immediate service andultimate satisfaction (dine-inor takeout). As soon as you’reseated in the restaurant, thereare sushi items that you canimmediately pull from the con-veyor belt. All of our plates arecolored with a ring aroundthem and priced accordingly,ranging from $1.50 per plate to$4.80 per plate.As I said, Genki Sushi is

based on kaiten sushi (kaitenmeans sushi served on arevolving conveyor belt),which started in Japan. It wasinitially an idea that was pro-moted to create a “fast-foodsushi.” However, once the sys-tem took place in Japan, itended up becoming highlycompetitive and it turned from

this fast-food concept to thisreally inexpensive sushi thatcustomers enjoyed.

DO: How many sushi chefsdoes Genki Sushi employ? Dothe chefs go through a rigor-ous training process?

Bozzelli: Each of our storeshas anywhere from four to sixsushi chefs. Waikele is ourbiggest store, where we mayhave as many as eight chefs.Kaiten sushi differs from thetraditional art of sushi in thatthe traditional way of makingsushi is seen as more of anartistic form, withyour sushi chef cre-ating really niceproducts at anexpensive cost. Hereat Genki, we createreally basic sushi inaddition to somespecialty rolls — butit’s conceived to bemore of your “stan-dard sushi.”As for our sushi

chefs, training couldlast anywhere fromsix months to a year,until they couldwork on their own asa sushi chef.

DO: There aretimes when cus-tomers have stacksof plates piled to the

ceiling, but how many platesof sushi do you folks sell onaverage here?

Bozzelli: On average, youcould say that our guest checkequates to $12 per person,translating to four or fiveplates. Yet, we have a lot ofpeople who come in here whocan easily have 10 plates (perperson) piled up — that hap-pens all the time.

DO: How many sushioptions are available hereat Genki?

Bozzelli: Well, we have five

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Waikele (and various locations)

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Call: 678.3180 (Waikele), 735.7700(Kapahulu), 485.0227 (Waiau), 247.9595

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Hours: Open daily, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (Call about special holiday hours)

Website:genkisushiusa.com

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(from left) Genki Sushi’s district managers Ryan Shimizu, Dustin Haraand Amado Garlitos show off a few ofGenki’s prized plates.

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As Hawaii's premier kaiten-style sushi establishment, Genki Sushi is rolling along, offer-ing up some of the best sushi and local delights ever served on a revolving conveyorbelt. This acclaimed establishment is perfect for those with a bottomless pit for a stom-

ach or the most indecisive diner at that, as you can eat to your heart’s content with close to 60captivating sushi classics to choose from.

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different price options and wehave about 60 items total onthe menu for customers tochoose from — that's includ-ing other items besides sushi,such as the Teriyaki Bowl, SoyBeans, etc.Our signature items include

the Spicy Tuna Roll ($2.80), aswell as anything with yourstandard ahi/salmon. Overthe past couple of years, ourseared ahi and seared salmonhave been very popular.However, the Spicy Tuna Rollis our No. 1 selling item andit’s made from a Genki specialrecipe that we won’t reveal.Other customer favorites

include Stuffed Mushroom($4.80), Garlic Chicken($3.80), Onion Salmon Roll($2.80), Ikura ($4.80), SpicyTempura Roll ($4.80) and theUltimate Trio ($4.80) featuringsalmon, ahi and hamachi.

DO: Does Genki use a spe-cial rice for its sushi?

Bozzelli: Yes, we do. We usea special crop of Californiarice, and we have a special,highly guarded recipe thatcomes from Japan. Thisrecipe is very importantbecause the rice really is whatmakes the sushi. Of course,you can expect sushi vinegarand some other ingredients toseason the rice as well.

DO: Will there be any spe-cials that customers can lookforward to this month, espe-cially during the holidays?

Bozzelli: Yes, we do have aspecial that we just created.It’s called the Holiday Roll($4.80) and it features a tastycombination of spicy tuna, ahiand avocado drizzled with anunagi sauce and spicy sauce,and topped with fried onionsand green onions. It will beavailable during the entiremonth of December.

DO: Who comes up withthese wonderful and uniquesushi creations?

Bozzelli: Well, credit goesto our district managersDustin Hara, Ryan Shimizuand Amado Garlitos, whocome up with the ideas. Theseguys, along with the directorof purchasing, David Moon,work to come up with ourmenu and our differentmonthly specials. They arereally the key components forkeeping Genki local, and reallyhelp to keep Genki evolving.Dustin Hara is one of our

district managers and hasbeen with the company formore than 10 years. He man-ages the Waikele, Ala Moana,Ewa and Aina Haina locations,and has been very influentialin the direction that we’regoing — he has very brilliant

ideas. RyanShimizu has beenwith the companyfor about 10 yearsas well. He man-ages the Waiau,Ward, Kaneoheand Kapahulu loca-tions. Ryan alsohas been influen-tial, however, moreso with our pro-duction policies.Amado Garlitosmanages theKapolei and outerisland locations.He has been with

the company for eight yearsand has really helped to formand shape the company.Lastly, David Moon is ourdirector of purchasing, and hehas been key in making surewe get all the raw materialsthat we need at the rightprices. All of our raw materi-als predominantly come fromJapan, but the ahi that we useis always local. We have ship-ments coming in at least threetimes a week, if not daily.

DO: The local influence isquite apparent in GenkiSushi’s creations. Wouldn’tyou agree?

Bozzelli: Yes, at first thelocal influence at Genki washard for Japan to concede to,but in time, I think they under-stood that it isn’t primarily theJapanese who are eating thesushi here, it’s the locals — 80percent of our stores are locat-ed within local communities.

Local tastes, local ideas haveall influenced our menu. Wealso have many local workershere, so over time it’s no sur-prise that Genki has reallyinvolved into a local company.

DO: Genki Sushi will cele-brate its 20th anniversarynext April. In what ways hasGenki grown since its incep-tion in 1992?

Bozzelli: Well, from our firststore to our fourth store therewas a wide gap of timebetween each opening, butfrom our fifth store on, wewere opening up stores everyyear. We saw the most expo-nential growth between 2008and now.

DO: What’s the secretbehind Genki's success?

Bozzelli: The secret behindour success is definitely theproduct, and the concept, ofcourse, adds to it. But the

support we get from the localcommunity really makes ithappen, along with our greatemployees. We have about500 employees nationwide.

DO: What does the futurehold for Genki Sushi?

Bozzelli: Of course, we’llalways be creating new andunique sushi. Right now, we’rein the process of experiment-ing more with our dessertitems and also evolving ourcatering department thatshould be up and going some-time next year.

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Dining Out//Cover Story//Genki Sushi

1 Kassidy Hubin adds freshly made items

to the conveyor belt for customers to enjoy.

2 Ultimate Trio ($4.80)

3 Director of purchasing DavidMoon, Genki Man and chief

administrative officer JosephBozzelli

4 Stuffed Mushroom with crab, cream cheese, onions

and mayo ($4.80)

5 Onion Salmon ($2.80)

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By Alana Folen

When it comes toNorthern Chinesecuisine, Canton

Seafood Restaurant onKeeamoku Street caters toall appetites. ManagerEdwin Chan raves about theHouse Special Chicken andthe variety of seafoodoptions that grace the menuhere, even highlighting amost-unique dining optionof Roast Young Pigeon. Open daily from 10 a.m. to

midnight, the eatery also pro-vides a late-night treat that’savailable upon request(between 9 p.m.-midnight) tohungry night owls. The ShabuShabu Late Night Special ispriced at $39.99 (medium)and $49.99 (large) and entices

diners with a pot full of tripe,scallops, clams, shrimp, fishfilet, beef, cabbage, spinachand rice noodles swimming inyour choice of broth, be itspicy or Chinese style.“Our shabu shabu is very

healthy, it’s not oily at all, andit’s perfect for wintertime,”Chan says.The Shredded Chicken is

another of Canton Seafood’sdelicious items that is usuallykept under wraps until now.This tasty dish (regularly

$12.99, now offered at a spe-cial price of $9.99) consists ofshredded pieces of skinlesschicken, ever-so tender andseasoned with the perfectblend of sesame oil andshoyu, and garnished with asprinkle of sesame seeds andChinese parsley.

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gourmet pizzas, salads andsandwiches, the establishmentoffers many healthy optionsmade from natural and organicingredients, as well as a varietyof vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices. Some of its newestlimited-time offers (availableuntil Jan. 31) perfectly displaythe ZPizza approach.Imagine a pizza-like creation

that’s been folded, mimicking thepopular way to eat a big slice.Enter the Piada ($7.95), a deli-

cious Northern Italian flatbreadfilled with savory flavor combina-tions, designed exclusively forthe eatery. The same organicflour that goes into the famedcrispy pizza crust is used to pre-pare the flatbread. “It’s probablythe thinnest of all the crusts wesell,” explains Llarenas. One of the two exclusive fla-

vors is the Chicken ParmesanPiada ($7.95), filled with mari-nara, chicken, Parmesan cheeseand garnished with a bundle offresh arugula. The Roasted VeggiePiada ($7.95) is a refreshing vege-tarian option, filled with basilpesto, goat cheese, roasted veg-gies (eggplant, red peppers andzucchini), balsamic vinaigrette,and a heap of fresh basil. Now until Dec. 24, when you

buy one regular-priced Piada,you’ll receive a second Piada for50 percent off.The colorful Fresco Apple

Salad ($8.50/$10.95) is anotherlimited-time offer made withWaipoli mixed greens, driedcranberries, Gala apples, goatcheese, toasted almonds andbalsamic dressing. “A lot of people say, ‘oh, I

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The blossomingtrend toward eat-ing healthier

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that more and more restau-rants are offering morelow-fat, meat-free options.When it comes to

Korean food, however,healthy eating is long-standing. Koreans put abig emphasis on health,and attach importance to

each com-ponent of adish. At Choi’sGarden, a yakinikurestaurant that special-izes in traditional, home-cooked Korean cuisine,there are two meat-freedishes that are quicklygrowing in popularity. Ho Pak Pumpkin Mochi

Rice ($15.95) has cus-tomers coming back formore. A half kabochasquash is filled withmochi rice topped with amix of walnuts, pine nuts,raisins and dates, whichbrings out the sweetnessof the kabocha. It’s a fundish, since you can actu-ally eat the bowl. Can youdig it?“It’s very popular for

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for its hot stone pot dish-es as well. Healthy HotStone Pot Rice withDates, Beans and SweetPumpkin ($12.99) is acolorful concoction ofpurple rice, dates, sweetpumpkin and six differ-ent varieties of beans.According to Chang,each type of bean is con-sidered healthy for dif-ferent parts of the body.The purple rice — which,like brown, is more nutri-tious than white — sticksto the bottom of the hotpot, so when hot tea isadded the crispy bitsbecome a rice soup totop off your meal. And, of course, they

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In anticipation of ChineseNew Year this comingJanuary, the staff at

Seafood Village ChineseCuisine in Waikiki is excit-ed about perfecting a fewof their favorite and mostpopular menu items.Many tourists dine here

during their vacationbecause of the eatery’sdedication to authenticpreparation and taste,not to mention the pleas-ant atmosphere.“What we like to say here

is, come have a taste ofHong Kong in Hawaii. ManyChinese tourists becomehomesick for their own cui-sine. They will come hereevery day,” says executivegeneral manager StevenMatsuno, who has beenworking at the restaurantsince 2008.Lately, Seafood

Village has been hang-ing its hat on threedishes that offer ataste unparalleled inthe Chinese food cir-cuit of Hawaii.The Country Style

Crab, served for$49.95, consists of asteamed hearty dunge-ness crab — whichcommonly hosts aslightly sweet flavor —served with a blackbean garlic sauce.“Our sauce is really

good to put on rice ornoodles. It is extremelypopular and is certainly

one of our specialties,”says Matsuno.A unique menu item

that blends a local culi-nary favorite with a tradi-tional Chinese spare ribdish is the Kalua ShortRibs, served for $18.95. Itoffers a plentiful helpingof mini short ribs thatpack a sweet, sour andslightly crunchy punch ineach bite.For the shrimp enthusi-

ast, Seafood Village hashoned a somewhat uncon-ventional way of preparingits Tea Leaves SmokedJumbo “Kahuku” Prawns— served for $23.95.Taking leaves of black tea,Seafood Village sears thearomatic flavor in andaround each prawn asthey are sauteed delicate-ly to perfection.

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Keo’s is not only renowned for its atmosphere— a tropical garden ambience with fresh flow-ers, exotic floral arrangements and original art-work provides customers with a tranquil settingin the midst of congested Waikiki — but also forits extensive menu.

“We’ve been in business in Hawaii for 35 yearsalready, and Keo’s is the biggest and oldest Thairestaurant in Hawaii,” says owner KeoSananikone. “We have more than 100 variationsof dishes, and everyone can find something theylike on the menu.”

The restaurant’s regular dining menu fea-tures Thai, seafood and island cuisine, rang-ing from familiar dishes such as Spring Rolls($7.95), Pad Thai Noodles with Chicken($14.95) to more unique entrées like thePanang Curry Soft Shell Crab ($19.95) andTom Yum Soup ($4.95). The eatery’s dishesare made with fresh herbs and spices grownorganically on Sananikone’s farms.

“We have our own farm (on the North Shore)and grow herbs and spices,” Sananikone says.“All our spices and herbs are organicallygrown on our farm, as well as some of the flow-ers used for decorations.”

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entrally located in Waikiki onKuhio Avenue, Keo’s ThaiCuisine offers its customers a

casual, yet elegant, open-air diningexperience. The eatery, which firstopened in 1977, has attractedcustomers locally and national-ly since its beginning. The recip-ient of numerous prestigiousawards such as “America’s BestThai Restaurant” by Bon Appétitmagazine and “Top Table” byGourmet magazine, Keo’s is defi-nitely one of the choice diningspots in Honolulu. 1

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In addition to its regular menu, Keo’s ThaiCuisine will feature a Special Christmas Set Menufor the holiday season. The menu ($34.95 per per-son) includes an assortment of the eatery’s fre-quently requested appetizers, salad and entrées.Featured appetizers on the Special Christmas

Set Menu include the Spring Rolls — served withlettuce, cucumber, mint leaves and a vinaigrettedipping sauce — and Crispy Noodles. The GreenPapaya Salad is a customer favorite, as it featuresfresh, organically grown papaya that’s shreddedand mixed with red chili, tomatoes and fresh limejuice, then served with fresh cabbage and lettuce.Customers can then select one entrée from a listincluding the restaurant’s signature Evil JunglePrince with Chicken, Panang Shrimp and Scallops,Spicy Sweet and Sour Seafood with MixedVegetables, Snow Peas with Shrimp andMushrooms, and Sirloin Steak with ShiitakeMushrooms. In addition, customers have a choiceof jasmine white rice, sticky rice or brown rice.“The Evil Jungle Prince is an original recipe,”

Sananikone explains. “We call it ‘evil’ because it’shot, ‘jungle’ because the sweet basil usually growsby itself (in a natural, jungle-like environment) inAsia, and ‘prince’ because the dish is fit for aprince — we use the best cut of meat, chicken andbeef. Our Curry with Shrimp and Scallops — our

famous Bangkok-style Panang curry — is one ofthe most popular curries.”The Spicy Sweet and Sour Seafood with Mixed

Vegetables features a seafood medley of fish, scal-lops, shrimp and calamari, while the Sirloin Steakwith Shiitake Mushrooms includes a high-qualitypiece of steak topped with mild shiitake mush-room sauce. Sananikone emphasizes that the restaurant will

be open for dinner on both Christmas Day andNew Year’s Day. For customers craving Thai cui-sine for breakfast or lunch on Christmas Day andNew Year’s Day, Sananikone encourages them tovisit Keoni by Keo’s, the eatery’s sister restaurantthat first opened in 1998, located at 2375 KuhioAve. Keoni by Keo’s features a menu of both Thaiand American food — American favorites like pan-cakes, French toast and omelets for breakfast, anda variety of Thai and American plates for lunch. “Keo’s sister restaurant, Keoni’s, will be serv-

ing breakfast, lunch and dinner (on ChristmasDay and New Year’s Day),” Sananikone con-firms. “Call 922-9888; Keoni opens from 7 a.m.to 11 p.m.”For those still doing their Christmas shop-

ping for fellow foodies or lovers of Thai cui-sine, Sananikone recommends Keo’s ThaiCuisine, his award-winning cookbook that

was first released in 1986with nearly 100 recipes.Keo’s Thai Cuisine, which iscurrently on the interna-tional best-seller list, fea-tures easy-to-follow recipesand colorful photography.Cookbooks are on sale for $19.95 andcan be purchased at the restaurant or all majorbookstores islandwide.

Where: 2028 Kuhio Ave., Honolulu

Call: 951.9355

Website: keosthaicuisine.com

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

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Romano’s Macaroni Grill has a tastyholiday treat for its guests. Tomorrowthe restaurant will unveil 28 new menu

items. Located in Hookipa Terrace at AlaMoana and at Waikoloa Village on the BigIsland, Romano’s Macaroni Grill is the per-fect place to take a break from your holidayshopping and relax with some of the restau-

rant’s classic favorites as well as the incred-ible new dishes.Taking a break from the kitchen, chef

Michael Longworth explains that with thenew menu, the restaurant is trying to getmore in touch with traditional Italian food.This means the inclusion of simple, yet fla-vorful dishes such as Pesto Spaghetti ($17).

In addition to Romano’s MacaroniGrill’s wide selection of new menuitems, the restaurant has other holi-

day treats, both for its guests and forthose in need.Instead of just taking a dinner break from shopping at

Macaroni Grill, why not do some of your shopping here whileyou’re at it? For each $25 gift card you purchase now throughDec. 31 at either the Ala Moana location or on the Big Islandat Waikoloa Village, you get a $5 dining certificate. “It's kindof like a gift for yourself,” says Longworth. The certificates areredeemable at either location.Also during the holiday season, Macaroni Grill is collecting

donations for Hawaii Foodbank. Plus, if you bring in a donation,you will receive a special gift. Donations will go to HawaiiFoodbank on Oahu, Maui Foodbank and Food Basket on theBig Island.“It’s feeding people who need food, when we make our living

off of selling food,” Longworth explains, adding that the staffhas been bringing in canned food donations, too. “It kind ofworks hand in hand. It’s nice to give some of that back.”In addition to the Foodbank campaign, the restaurant also is con-

tinuing its MAC FUNDRAI$ER program, which allows nonprofits,schools or sports teams to host a fundraiser at the restaurant. Ona group’s designated day, it will receive 20 percent of the proceedsfrom parties who say they are there for the fundraiser.Macaroni Grill has

a long tradition ofsupporting the com-munity. “The com-munity supports us,so we want to try tosupport them,”Longworth explains.Both restaurant

locations are openfor the holidays. OnOahu, the restaurantis open ChristmasEve from 11 a.m. to10 p.m. On the BigIsland, the restau-rant is open from 8a.m. to 10 p.m. onChristmas Eve andChristmas Day.

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Made with fresh chitarra pasta,this dish is a mix of rosemary ham,pesto, peas, ricotta salata andcrispy prosciutto. Longworth saysthat this dish exemplifies “the stylesand the way that they cook in Italy.”With just a few ingredients, “youhave a nice flavorful pasta that issimple and filling at the same time.”Another new dish being unveiled

tomorrow is Chicken Under A Brick($19). This item features a sage-roasted half chicken, which, as thename suggests, is cooked under abrick. It’s complemented by aspara-gus, roasted potatoes and diavolasauce. Another must-try is theRoasted Turkey Panini ($11). Madewith turkey breast, pancetta, arugu-la, tomato, grain mustard and cia-

batta, this paniniis the perfectlunch. And ifyou’re in themood for salad,Macaroni’s newlyrevamped Caprese($11) is a goodoption. With vine-ripened tomatoes,fresh mozzarella

and basil, this dish is bursting withflavor.In order to get in touch with more

traditional Italian food, representa-tives from Macaroni’s Grill corpo-rate division visited Italy last year toconduct research on Italian flavorsand cooking styles, all while keepingthe American palate in mind. Plus,the restaurant has long been gettingsome of its ingredients from Italy.Macaroni Grill’s olive oil, pasta andtomatoes — key ingredients formany Italian dishes — are importedfrom Italy.If you have favorites from

Macaroni Grill’s current menu, don’tworry, they’re not going anywhere.“We are still going to keep some of

those favorite Italian-American dish-es, like the Fettuccine Alfredo ($13),and the things that people love,”says Longworth. Other customerfavorites that are sticking aroundare Mushroom Ravioli ($15),Lasagna Bolognese ($17) and CreateYour Own Pasta ($13.50), whichgives you a choice of pasta, sauceand other ingredients.And Macaroni Grill’s great happy

hour is still here. Happy hour runsfrom 4 to 7 p.m. daily, and featuresdraft and domestic beers for $3,house wine for $3 and importedbeer for $4. With your happy hourbeverages, you now can try the newItalian Tapas, such as BruschettaCrostini ($7), Goat CheesePeppadew Peppers ($7) andShrimp, Cannellini Bean & AvocadoCrostini ($9).

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1 Happy Day’s Mongolian Beef ($9.95)2 Happy Day can seat an abundance of diners in its dining room. 3 Golden Palace’s Mongolian Beef ($6.95)4 Golden Palace’s Gary Lam presents the ever-popularMongolian Beef. 5 On On’s Mongolian Beef ($10.95) 6 On On manager Norman Wong is ready to take a bite of the restaurant’s delicious beef dish.

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Golden Palace SeafoodStrolling through Chinatown, I had the

irresistible urge to partake in some fla-vorful Chinese cuisine that was abundantin flavors and spice. Fortunately for me,my gigantic appetite led me to GoldenPalace Seafood on North King Street —trust me, there’s no mistaking that gold-en dragon wrapping around the exteriorof the restaurant.As soon as I set foot into the establish-

ment, manager Gary Lam quickly ush-ered me to a table in its decorative diningroom, and it wasn’t long before a heapingportion of Mongolian Beef was placedbefore me.“Mongolian beef is one of the most

requested beef dishes here,” Lam says.“It’s one of those dishes that caters to thetaste of the majority of the population.”Priced at $6.95, the Mongolian Beef

here is definitely worth your buck. Head

chef Bing Yang Lin sautés zestful morselsof beef tenderloin with diced roundonions and slivers of chili pepper to cre-ate one appetizing entree.Now, this alone is quite appealing, but

add to that a special, homemade sauce,and you have one lively dish with a kickthat will stimulate your taste buds.“The sauce really is what makes the

dish,” Lam explains. “Once you tasteit, you’ll notice a tangy, sweet-and-sour flavor.”There’s also a hint of spice to the dish

that I simply can't get enough of, and ifyour palate can’t take the heat, don’tworry, it isn’t overpowering in the least.Finally, the Mongolian Beef is served

on a bed of sliced cucumber and friedrice noodle, resulting in a polished pres-entation. Served with a bowl of steaminghot rice, this meal is pure bliss. Perfectfor the holidays, Golden Palace’sMongolian Beef warms your body and

soul. For me, it’s a prime example of com-fort food that can never be replaced.

Golden Palace Seafood111 N. King St.

521.8268Happy DayAll smiles, I recently ventured to

Kaimuki, eager to enjoy a meal at one ofmy all-time favorite family restaurants,Happy Day. Visions of dim sum, honeywalnut shrimp and Mongolian beefdanced through my head, and I couldn'twait to sink my teeth into forkfuls —rather chopsticks-fulls — of these prizedChinese dishes. Yet, the Mongolian Beef consumed my

cravings and drowned out the thoughtsof any other tantalizing entrees. OwnerLisa Lum says this is common.“The Mongolian Beef ($9.95) has always

been a top-pick item off our menu.”No doubt, this melt-in-your-mouth

beef is a taste to behold. For starters,this savory dish features tender slices ofbeef mixed with pieces of red and greenbell pepper, round onion and bambooshoots, doused with a special sweet-and-sour sauce.Planning a holiday party? Happy

Day’s Mongolian Beef is a surefireway to bring cheer to your loved onesthis season.“We’re also offering lobster for $9.99

with a purchase of one entree, and dimsum takeout orders (8-11 a.m. daily) arediscounted by 15 percent when you paywith cash, and 10 percent off when youpay by card,” Lum explains.The holidays definitely call for a feast

at Happy Day. All you need is a cup ofwarm tea and your meal is complete!

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Basic business theory is rather sim-ple; Create a product you can sellfor more than it costs to make.

After happy hour pupus at Il Lupino, onehas to wonder whether they understandthe concept because, at $5 a pop, it’s awonder they cover their costs with freshisland produce and direct-from-Italyingredients. However, chef Nicola Sayadais doing it, and he’s doing it well. The Calamari Sicilian Style consists of

tender rings of calamari served in a lightlyspicy pomodoro sauce with pine nuts,currants and couscous. Every table is pre-sented with fresh a Italian bagguette,which is perfect for cleaning up the bowlafter all the calamari has disappeared.A Happy Hour Pizza with Mozzarella

and pomodoro sauce is a light comple-ment to the Salumeria, a collection offour artisan cheeses, (from a choice ofPercorino Romano, Gorgonzola Dolce,Cambozola, Ricotta Salata and DoubleCream Gouda) and cured meats(Prosciutto de Parma, Speck, Mortadella,Salami Toscana and Hot Dry Salami) thatis served with quince paste to counter-balance the salty, sour flavors of themeats and cheese. The quince paste, bythe way, is made by Sayada’s sister in

C a l i f o r n i a .Needless to say,

this is a one-of-a-kind item. If you like your meatballs big — and who

doesn’t? — the Polpettone al Pomodorowill be the best $5 you ever spent. Madewith a combination of pork, veal and beef,and served with a pomodoro sauce andParmesan cheese, the dish is surprisinglylight, and the sauce naturally sweet fromthe San Marzano tomatoes Sayada uses inhis dishes.Eggplant is as an Italian ingredient as

tomatoes, and Sayada uses it beautifullyin his Melanzane Parmigiano. The egg-plant is fried and topped with a spicypomodoro sauce, and Parmesan andmozzarella cheeses. It’s delicious. Theeggplant is firm and moist, and the entiredish speaks to Sayada’s belief that goodfood is simple food — simple food madefrom high-quality ingredients, that is.Still not full? Try the Trio di

Bruschette. The grilled pieces ofParmesan batar bread are topped withtomato and a tarragon vinaigrette. Thisis joined by golden and red beets bakedwith gorgonzola dolce with a balsamic

reduction and prosciutto mousse. Pairany of these with $4 select beers, $5 wineby the glass and $7 cocktails, and you’vegot yourself an evening that will satisfyyour desires without killing your wallet.Happy Hour runs daily, 3-6:30 p.m.

1 Happy Hour Pizza ($5)2 Basil Limonata ($7)

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Wailana Coffee HouseWhere:1860 Ala Moana Blvd.,Honolulu

Call:955.1764

Hours:Open 24 hours(Closed from 10 p.m. Tuesday to 6 a.m. Wednesday)

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streets of Waikiki nextSunday (Dec. 11) for theHonolulu Marathon. Butbefore they show up forthe grueling 26.2-milerun, participants tradi-tionally fuel up by carboloading in the days lead-ing up to the race.For the past 10 years,

Wailana Coffee Househas been offeringHonolulu MarathonSpecials. Dec. 8-10, from5 p.m. to midnight, enjoyan All-You-Can-EatSpaghetti with MeatSauce dinner, includingall-you-can-eat salad barand Parmesan garlicbread for $9.95. Also, onFriday and Saturday(Dec. 9 and 10), enjoy aPasta Buffet from 5 to8:30 p.m. featuring threetypes of pasta (spaghet-ti, spinach fettucini andrainbow rotini), andthree types of sauces(tomato and herb pastasauce, red pasta saucewith seasoned groundbeef, Friday night onlythere’s a white creamsauce full of bay shrimp,clams and mahi mahi.)Saturday night onlyItalian sausage in a redpasta sauce and meat-

balls isoffered. The

buffet dinner alsoincludes salad bar, fruitcocktail or soup of theday, Parmesan bread andcorn cobettes.“The meat sauce with

seasoned ground beef,as well as the whitecream sauce withshrimp, clams and mahimahi are original recipesof our chef Peter Cheng,”says general managerKenton Tom. “The meatsauce is on our regularmenu and is one of thepopular dishes. Theother sauces are not nor-mally offered.”Open 24 hours a day

(except for Tuesdayfrom 10 p.m. toWednesday at 6 a.m.),Wailana Coffee House isknown for being a greatlate-night restaurantwhere you’ll find goodfood and value, alongwith a friendly andprompt staff. Its fullmenu (including break-fast) is served all day,and the salad bar isavailable from 11 a.m. to11 p.m.The iconic family-

friendly restaurant hasbeen open since 1969,and is convenientlylocated at the corner ofAla Moana Boulevardand Ena Road with park-ing below.

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Maple GardenBy Ali Resich

Maple Garden haslong been knownas a place to find

the best in Szechuan-styleChinese cuisine. Open since1975, the restaurant com-fortably seats 80 guests, inaddition to a pair of ban-quet rooms that accommo-date another 100 people. A spacious interior, in

combination with itsmouthwatering Lunch($11.95 adults, $7.50 chil-dren ages 5-12) andDinner ($15.95 adults, $9children) Buffets, as wellas its family-style menumake Maple Garden theperfect place for anysocial gathering.Menu favorites include

Mongolian Beef ($9.95)and Chicken Five Spice

($9.95), while BeefBroccoli and Hot andSour Soup are popularbuffet options.Ellen Kong and her

ukulele class recentlyenjoyed the lunch buffetduring their annualChristmas party. Theclasses take place atLanakila MultipurposeSenior Center, an estab-lishment frequented by2,000 seniors in the area.The banquet room atMaple Garden was theperfect spot to accom-modate a large gatheringof members.

Ellen Kong: “This is agreat place to host ourChristmas Party and welove the food here.”

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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

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’ 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

449 KAPAHULU AVE., STE 101

735-5544

SANTA’S 2011 PARTY MENU

Shredded Duck and Two Melon SaladScallop and Shrimp Smoked Pork Roll

Three Mushroom Chicken SoupRoasted Garlic Chicken

Curry Seafood with Golden Fried HaupiaSauteed Flounder Filet with Choy Sum

Five Spice Braised Boneless Beef ShortribsSteamed Rice

Almond Float Dessert$239 Table of Ten ++ (reg, $269)

Santa’s 2011 DELUXE PARTY MENU available$359 Table of Ten ++ (reg. $389)

SANTA’S HOLIDAYGATHERING

One cocktail, beer, wine or soft drinkPre Dinner Apps - siu mai,

spring rolls, potstickers Six Course Dinner

Chinese Chicken Salad, Cantonese Roast Duck with Plum Sauce,

Pepper Salt Shrimp, Steamed Lemon Shoyu Fish Filet, Mongolian Pork Chops,

Braised E Mein, Steamed RiceAlmond Float Dessert

· Free $20 Gift Certificate Door Prize (one per 20 pax)$27 per person

(min party size of 20)

HOLIDAY PARTIES ATHee Hing

Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahimahi | $19.95Fresh mahimahi topped with ginger pineapple glaze

and grilled pineapple with roasted vegetables

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-the-W

eek

served only t

hru Wed., Dec. 7

th

1 6 | D I N I N G O U T | D E C . 4 - 1 0 , 2 0 1 1

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

$12.95Early BirdSpecial Only

$995

DINNER INCLUDES“All You Can Eat” Salad Bar

& Parmesan Garlic Bread** Pasta buffet from 5pm - 8:30pm,

Friday & Saturday

“ALL YOU CAN EATSPAGHETTI”

“ALL YOU CAN EATSPAGHETTI”$995

Thur., Fri., Sat.December 8, 9, & 10**

5 P.M. till Midnight

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

HanakiShabu Shabu

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

MANOA MARKETPLACE (Tons of FREE Parking)988-1551

HappyHolidaysFROM

WHERE TO DINE

CATERERSA 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

CHINESE

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

Canton Seafood Restaurant923 Keeaumoku St.955-3388

Camellia Buffet930 McCully St.951-0511/0611

BUFFET

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

Makittii2380 Kuhio Ave.923-2260

Makino ChayaWestridge Mall 486-5100

Hee Hing Restaurant 449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Ave.738-8666

Golden Palace SeafoodRestaurant111 N. King St.521-8268

Golden Duck4230 Waialae Ave., Kahala737-7188

1221 S. King St.597-8088

Poppy’s Coffee andEspresso Bar745 Keeaumoku St. #102 941-8285

HOLIDAY PRIME RIBHALF(9 lbs. raw weight before cooking)1 qt. au jus & 8 oz. horseradish

FRESHLYROASTED TURKEY

12–14 lbs turkey, 1 QT. Stuffing & 1 qt. gravy

WHOLE(18 lbs. raw weight before cooking) 2 qt. au jus & 16 oz. horseradish

$17999+TAX

$34999+TAX

HOLIDAY PACKAGES TO-GO!available at our Kam Shopping Center location

HOLIDAY HAM 5 lbs pre-sliced ham with pineapple raisin sauce

$5599+TAX

ONLY$12599

+TAX

SPECIALTURKEY PLATES

includes: turkey, stuffing, gravy

& mashed potatoes

AVAILABLE NOV. 25 TO DEC. 25OTHER CATERING OPTIONS AVAILABLE. PLEASE INQUIRE.

KAMEHAMEHA SHOPPING CENTER 841-0931KENNY’S HAWN BBQ AT ROYAL HAWAIIAN SHOPPING CENTER 922-3333

Available at both

Locations

AIEA • 484-222298-150 Kaonohi St.

HONOLULU • 589-2299510 Piikoi St.

TWO GREAT LOCATIONS!

SPECIAL GIFT CARDPROMO

Call for details. Limited Time Only

More December items available!Price slightly higher at Ala Moana, Pearlridge and Kahului.

Red Velvet Cake

D I N I N G O U T | D E C . 4 - 1 0 , 2 0 1 1 | 1 7

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

www.3660.com

Give a Gift of Dining

Gift Cards available in any denominations

Happy Holidaysfrom Gale & Russell& the staff of 3660

Maple Garden /Yen King909 Isenberg Street • 941-6641

www.MapleGardenHawaii.com

Smoked Turkey, Crab Legs,

BBQ Spareribs & more

Lunch 11am-2pmKids $9.50 (Ages 5–12)

Adults $16.95

Dinner 5-8:30 pmKids $12 (Ages 5–12)

Adults $20.95

Reservations Recommended*Free parking available at First Hawaiian Bank

CHRISTMASDAY BUFFETCHRISTMASDAY BUFFET

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

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

Henry Loui’s2850 Paa St.833-3728

For complete eligibility visit www.halekoa.com

Hawaiian

For information www.halekoa.com or 955-9676

EXPERIEN CE OUR tradition…

christmasThe spirit of Aloha lives with special events throughout December…

December 19th - ‘Ohana Christmas Concert WITH THE HAWAII YOUTH OPERA CHORUS

December 24th - Christmas candlelight dinner

December 25th - christmas day buffet

Christmas Day DinnerSKOKO CAFÉ & BIBAS RESTAURANT

December 19th - ‘Ohana Christmas Concert WITH THE HAWAII YOUTH OPERA CHORUS

December 24th - Christmas candlelight dinner

December 25th - christmas day buffet

Christmas Day DinnerSKOKO CAFÉ & BIBAS RESTAURANT

UPSCALE AMERICAN BISTRO PLATE LUNCH

Tues-Fri:11am-2pm & 5pm-9pmSat:11am-9pm • Mon: CLOSED

951-KING (5464)

7AM - 2PM • BYOB

SUNDAY MORNINGFOOTBALL BRUNCH

With Purchase of $50 or more in Gift Certificates

P A R K I N G A V A I L A B L E B E T W E E N K O K U A M A R K E T A N D 4 - K I N G S K I T C H E N

are offering Gift Card specials

*Complimentary Card Valid 1/2/12 - 3/31/12This offer is good 11/26/11 - 12/24/11

Buy $100 in Gift Card and Receive a

Complimentary $20 Card

Buy $50 in Gift Card and Receive a

Complimentary $10 Cardor

or visit our restaurants both located inOutrigger Reef On the Beach Hotel • 2169 Kalia Road

Beach Front Dining

Please call 923-4056 Between 9 am-3 pm

Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm • Fri-Sat 11am-10pmWard Warehouse • 591-8855

Home of the “Milky-White” Paiten Ramen!

Mini Ramen +4 pc. Gyoza +

Curry Plate(choice of 8)

$955HOUSE SPECIAL:Curry & Ramen Combo

Home of the “Milky-White” Paitan Ramen!Home of the “Milky-White” Paitan Ramen!

FREEPARKING

BehindRestauran

t

HAPPY HOUR4pm-8pm!

Specials starting at $5.991649 Kalakaua Ave.

(808) 447-1492

Chinese Restaurant East HonoluluON ON at McCully

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

Aina Haina Shopping Center373-1303 or 373-4632

FOOTBALL PARTY PLATTERS

20% OffCRISPY GAU GEE

$16.20GON LO MEIN

$20.40Many others selections!

MAKE YOUR HOLIDAY RESERVATIONS TODAY!

7 Course Banquet for 10 starting $179

$189 for 10 with Scallop Soup

and Peking Duck.

Create your own menu and we’ll discount it for you!

Go to www.onohawaii.com to view Menus and find $5 Coupon

Serves 12-15

1 8 | D I N I N G O U T | D E C . 4 - 1 0 , 2 0 1 1

10 GiftCertific

ateRece

ive a FREE

$

from Kobewith the purchaseof each $50 Gift

Certificate.Offer expires December 25, 2011

1841 Ala Moana Blvd.Between Ilikai & Hilton Hawaiian Village

941-4444Dinner served from 5:30 nightly • Valet parking available

IHOPWaikiki - 1850 Ala Moana Blvd 949-4467

Waikiki - Kuhio & Lewers921-2400

Pearl City - Times Sq. SC486-4467

Kaneohe - Windward Mall 235-4467

Hilo - Prince Kuhio Plaza959-2600

WHERE TO DINE

Kit 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

Pagoda1525 Rycroft St.948-8356

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

Pasta • Burgers • Salads • Sandwiches

OPEN TIL MIDNIGHT!2919 Kapiolani Blvd., #218 MARKET CITY SHPG CNTR 735-3888

with purchase of $100 in gift cards. Exp. 12/31/11

We’re OPEN for Christmas & New Year’s!

Call for Reservations.

Try Our Tasty PORK TOFU!Pork Tofu simmered in ourspecial broth...Delicious!

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

SEKIYA’S RESTAURANT& DELICATESSEN

Serving Hawaii for 75 Years!

www.SekiyasRestaurant.com

2746 Kaimuki Ave

732-1656ACROSS KAIMUKI H.S.

Restaurant Row | 808.599.3860 | 500 Ala Moana Blvd.Waikiki Beach Walk | 808.440.7910 | 226 Lewers Street

a steak that’s served

sizzling is the perfect

giftPurchase a $100 Gift Card now through December 31, 2011,

and receive a $20.00 Gift VoucherWhen purchasing your gift cards, bring in a non-perishable food

donation for the Oahu Food Bank and receive a gift from Ruth’s Chris

Voted Best Thai in Hawaii

Walking distance from all Waikiki Hotels

SERVING HAWAII SINCE 1977...

tel. 951-9355tel. 951-9355

THAI CUISINETHAI CUISINE

15% OFF Take OutCoupon required. Not combinablewith other offers. Expires 12/9/11

2028 Kuhio Avenue Dinner 4:30pm - Closing

www.keosthaicuisine.com

Please order at least 2 days in advance at any Zippy’s location except Kahului. Available

for pick-up through December 31st.

$ORDER ONLINE

at www.zippys.com

OR VISIT ANY ZIPPY’S LOCATION

Offer ends December 31st.

Give the Gift ofGREAT TASTE.

Purchase a total of $50in Gift Cards and Receive a

FREE $5 Gift Certificate!

For The Holidays!

D I N I N G O U T | D E C . 4 - 1 0 , 2 0 1 1 | 1 9

SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE

Buy onedinner entree,

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

Expires 12/13/11.

SUNDAY . . . . . . . Melveen LeedMONDAY . . . . . . . Jerry Santos & HulaTHURSDAY. . . . . . Sista Robi & Jeff RasmussenFRIDAY . . . . . . . . Nathan AweauSATURDAY. . . . . . Danny CouchBRUCE SHIMABUKURO

Wed, Dec. 7

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

MakanaTues, Dec. 6

Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square by Times Supermarket

524-1628

Excludes Set Menus; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, Char Siu& other specials. 5%, 10% and lobster special not tobe combined with any other offer/discounts/specials.Expires 12/31/11. Must present coupon.

Credit Card Sale Only(With Coupon)

Hong Kong Dim Sum & Regular Menu Items

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

10% OFF(Charge) • 15% OFF(Cash)

Dim Sum & Reg. Menu Dine In Special!

5% OFF(Charge) •10% OFF(Cash)

10% OFF

Celebrating 10 Years!

Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)

5% OFF

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Avenue

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

5%, 10% and lobster special are not to be combined with any otheroffer/discounts/specials. Expires 12/31/11. Must present coupon.

Lobster $999

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

Lobster $999

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

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.237-5429

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

Hy’s Steak House2440 Kuhio Ave.922-5555

Il LupinoRoyal Hawaiian Center922-3400

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

Zippy’sCall the one nearest you

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 actual birthday, ID required. Not combinablewith other discounts. Discounts off regular adult price.No online or photo-copied coupons. Must purchase beverage.Expires 12/9/11

*Excluding Happy Buffet

98-150 Kaonohi St. • Tel: 486-5100

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

Parking Validation Dinner time only.

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL ONE WEEK ONLY!

*Menu and pricessubject to change.

1 Coupon per person. Must have valid ID. Not Combinable withother discounts. Discounts off regular adult price. No online orphoto-copied coupons. Must purchase beverage.Expires 12/9/11

Not combinable with other discounts. 65 or older w/Coupon & ID.No online or photo-copied coupons. One coupon per person.Discounts off regular adult price. Must purchase beverage.Expires 12/9/11

SENIOR SPECIAL$5 OFF Lunch

$10 OFF Dinner*Excluding Happy Buffet

LADIES SPECIAL$5 OFF Lunch

$10 OFF Dinner*Excluding Happy Buffet

For every $50 Gift Card purchase, RECEIVE a $25 VOUCHER toMAKINO CHAYA or MAKITTIIExp. 12/9/11

“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.

www.ihophawaii.com

Some restrictions apply. Expires Jan 31, 2012.

Windward Mall 235-4467 • Pearl City 486-4467Hilo 959-2600 • Waikiki on Kuhio 921-2400

Waikiki Ala Moana Blvd 949-4467

GIVE A $25GIFT CARDAnd Get $5 OffYour Next Visit!

Make it anIHOP Holiday

2 0 | D I N I N G O U T | D E C . 4 - 1 0 , 2 0 1 1

Best

Greek Food

in Town!(Limit 1 per customer. Not combinable with other offers. Equal or lesser value.) Exp. 12/31/11.

396-8441 Koko Marina Shopping Center

WHERE TO DINE

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. #119485-8883

Manoa Marketplace2752 Woodland Dr.988-5923

ITALIAN

Curry KingWard Warehouse1050 Ala Moana Blvd. #1400591-8855

Romanos Macaroni GrillAla Moana CenterHookipa Terrace356-8300

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

Blue Hawaii Sushi1140 Kuala St., Pearl CityAcross Wal-Mart456-2128

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Ready To Go Cookie Boxes3 SizesSpecial price for Pre-order

Gift Cards

Available

Minimum value

per card is $25

Cake decorations may vary

Happy Holidays fromHappy Holidays from

Ala Moana CenterBakery, Bistro & Bar

946-6388

Downtown536-8363

Waikiki791-2969

Bakery, Express & Catering

597-8880

Start your day off deliciously with

Fresh Fruits & Juices, Buttermilk

Pancakes, Organic Oatmeal, a Frittata,

Eggs Benedict, Omelets, and more.

Royal Hawaiian Center • Validated Parkingwww.illupino.com • 808.922.3400

Breakfast • Lunch • DinnerHappy Hour • Early Dinner Specials

$1 OFFAny Breadpurchases over $4

Must present coupon • exp. 12/8/11

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 Marketplace

Tues-Sat 7:30am-7pm; Sunday 7:30am-3pm

Buy one piada andget a second one

for 50% OFFoffer valid thru 12/24/11

WARD CENTRE (Auahi Streetfront) 1200 Ala Moana 596-0066KAILUA (Next to Boots & Kimo’s) 151 Hekili St. 230-8400

chicken parmesan roasted veggie pesto

Taste our NEW delizioso piadas!

RESTAURANT& 19TH PUKA

98-761 Oihana Place, Aiea • 486-3500 • www.igesrestaurant.com

Pitchers Domestic - 16 oz $2.50

Pitchers Import - 16 oz $3

Well Drinks Long Island

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

Includes: Rice, Miso Soup, Tea, Tsukemono

536-3035OPEN

100 N. Beretania Street #113 (Parking inside Chinese Cultural Plaza)

NOVEMBER SPECIAL9oz Seabass Filet

steamed with ginger, green onion, shitakemushroom and soy sauce or WAFU style,sake, garlic, soy sauce, and ground onion

$9.95

SENIOR SPECIAL62 YRS and Older

Shrimp Tempura,Vegetable Tempura

and Butterfish$9.95

Includes: Rice, Miso Soup, Tsukemono or Green Salad, Tofu Gyoza and Tea 2065 S. Beretania St.

Honolulu HI 96826PH: (808)946-7466 | M-Sat: 5pm-12am

FREE Appetizer(up to $10 in value)

Must present coupon. Expires 1/2/12.

www.themandalayhawaii.com1055 Alakea St. • 525-8585

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

Dim Sum Brunch BuffetSittings at

10:30AM and 12:30PM$19.99 Adults

$17.99 Seniors (60+)$13.99 Children (3-12)

Featuring Hong Kong Style Dim Sum, Beef Broccoli, Salt and Pepper Shrimp,

Sauteed Eggplant, Orange Chicken, Appetizers, Soups, Desserts and More!

Dinner BuffetSittings at

5:00PM and 7:30PM$28.99 Adults

$24.99 Seniors (60+)$17.99 Children (3-12)

Featuring Roast Pig, Snow Crab Legs, Peking Duck w/Bun, Prime Rib,

Shrimp Cocktail, Soup & Salads, Appetizers,Desserts & More!

Excluding all coupons & other discounts. Dine in only.

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 10:30am - 9pm

D I N I N G O U T | D E C . 4 - 1 0 , 2 0 1 1 | 2 1

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor

restaurantsuntory.com

922-5511

RESTAURANT

SUNTORY

Catering & Truck

Smoked Selections:

• Turkey $75 20-25lbs• Ham $50 5-6lbs• Pork $45• Prime Rib $110

email:[email protected]:(808)779-9770

Taking Christmas EveOrders Now-Will Sell Out

pick up at sushi king

Christmas eve

923 KEEAUMOKU ST.955-3388

House Special for Party of Ten$198.00(Take Out Available)

HOLIDAY SPECIAL

Best Cantonese Cuisine

OPEN DAILY:10am — midnight

Seafood Tofu Soup • Shrimp Walnuts with Mayonaise • Fried Rice “Young Chow Style”Live Lobster with Ginger & Onion (two) • House Special Crispy Garlic Chicken (whole) Tenderloin Steak with String Beans • Peking Duck • Chinese Broccoli with Dried Fish

Deep Fried Flounder with Crispy Garlic (whole) • Dessert of the Day

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

KOREAN

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

MEXICAN

Sushi King2700 S. King St.947-2836

Sushi Ichiban3579 Waialae Ave.737-8820

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

Yakiniku Million626 Sheridan St.596-0799

Sushi Company 1111 McCully Street947-5411

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

Makino Chaya98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

Sushi Izakaya2065 S. Beretania St946-7466

Sakura Terrace Japanese Cafe1240 South King Street 591-1181

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At Sushi Izakaya Shinn, it’s allabout ambiance, unique dishesand wholehearted customer

service. The eatery, which openedlast December, features a Japanesetapas-style menu with many optionsfor customers to try.

“We have a sushi counter and arobata (grill) counter,” says generalmanager Yuki Yamamoto. “Customerscan watch while we make the sushiand while we grill items. We have(both) regular tables and wabi-style— Japanese tea room-style — tables.”

Yamamoto explains that the restau-rant’s name emphasizes genuine cus-tomer service.

“Shinn is the Japanese word for hos-pitality,” he says. “It’s the soul, theheart. We serve our customers withour hearts. Izakaya is a general termfor Japanese tapas-style.”

Sushi Izakaya Shinn’s menu has var-ious categories of dishes, such asstarters, cold dishes, salads, hot dish-es, deep-fried dishes, seafood, robata(grilled dishes), sushi nigiri/sashimi,roll sushi/chirashi sushi, oden, potdishes and dessert. When it comes toSushi Izakaya Shinn’s signature dish-es, Yamamoto points out the unique

Genkijirushi ($11) and the HamachiYuzukoshou ($14).

“Inside the Genkijirushi is an assort-ment of sticky items, includingchopped tuna, okra, natto and somesquid,” he says. “It’s a sticky dish, butit has very healthy items. Local peo-ple love the natto. (We serveGenkijirushi) with some wasabi, soysauce and seaweed on the side, andyou can make a handroll. TheHamachi is sashimi with wasabi andyuzukoshou (a citrus and vinegarblend) on top.”

Customer favorites among hot dish-es include Grilled Lamb Chop ($12),Simmered Rock Fish ($10) andKurobuta Kakuni ($7.50), or glazedpork belly. In terms of salads, theWatercress & Hijiki Salad ($6) is fre-quently requested.

“The Watercress & Hijiki Salad isvery popular,” Yamamoto says. “Hijikiseaweed (black seaweed) is the mostpopular Japanese seaweed. Also pop-ular is the Beef Tataki Salad ($12),which is seared beef served withmixed greens.”

Other popular dishes at the eateryinclude Black Cod ($12), or butterfish,and grilled items such as Grilled Beef

Tongue ($3.25), Chicken Wings($2.75), Chicken Meat Balls($2.50) and Grilled Rice Balls($2.50).

“Locals like the black cod, orbutterfish,” Yamamoto adds.

While the eatery does not fea-ture monthly specials, Yamamotosays that daily specials are avail-able. These specials include dish-es such as Japanese Golden RedEye Snapper ($18), GrilledOctopus Balls ($5.75) and GrilledKing Crab ($22).

“Every day, it (the special)changes,” he says. “(These dishes)are not on the regular menu …especially popular are the ColdTofu with Fried Fish Flakes & SpicySauce ($6) and the Simmered PorkIntestine & Mixed Vegetables withKimchee ($8.50), which is like acasserole dish.”

While the majority of cus-tomers dine in the restaurant,Yamamoto says that takeoutoptions are available.

“The takeout menu is the same(as the dine-in menu),” he says. “Ifthe customer requests, we canmake takeout orders.”

Sushi Izakaya Shinn is mostcrowded from 7 to 9 p.m. on week-ends, Yamamoto notes. For theupcoming new year, the restaurantis featuring a special known asShinnenkai, or “new year gather-ing.” This celebration marks theJapanese tradition of welcoming thenew year, and starting this month,customers can make reservationsfor parties of six adults or more fornext month (January) and receive a15 percent discount on their entirecheck. However, reservations for theJanuary parties must be madebefore Dec. 30.

“Shinnenkai is our ‘Welcome tothe New Year’ party,” confirmsYamamoto. “You need to make yourreservation in December to qualifyfor the new promotion.”

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Watercress& Hijiki

Salad ($6)

Genkijirushi ($11)

Hamachi Yuzukoshou($14)

AssortedSkewers($12.50)

General managerYuki Yamamoto

Sushi Izakaya Shinn: THE HEART AND SOUL OF JAPANESE CUISINE

STORY BY KELLI SHIROMAPHOTOS BY NATHALIE WALKER

Grilled Lamb Chop ($12)

SUSHI IZAKAYA SHINN WHERE: 2065 S. Beretania St., Honolulu • CALL: 946.7466 • HOURS: Monday-Saturday, 5 - 11:30 p.m. • Closed Sundays

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