Hawaii Dining Out 5 Feb 2012

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Annika and Sarah Espinowith two of IHOP Hawaii’s

7 for $7 specials, Bacon &Cheddar Hash Brown Stack

and Veggie Omelette.

Whether it’s championing IHOP Hawaii’snew 7 for $7 meal deals or extolling thevirtues of hard work and perseverance,restaurant president Sarah Espino lovesto talk about values. It’s the kind of talkshe hopes will inspire many of Hawaii’syouth, including her own daughter, Annika.See page 4 | Leah Friel photo

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Coo coo for coconuts? Well, giventhat coconuts are the current rage,I can honestly say that, yes, I am

coco-crazy! Let us count the ways inwhich we love coconuts, shall we? Firstoff, there’s the all-natural, super-hydratingand nutrient-packed coconut water thatI’m addicted to. Second, for those whoabstain from dairy completely, coconutproducts make a great replacement forcreams and butters. And, of course, wehave J-Lo’s absolutely adorable 3-yearold twins Max and Emme, which sherefers to as “The Coconuts.” OK, so thatlast one may have been somewhat of astretch, but come on, coconuts just makeeverything better!

With that said, this week, nuts forcoconuts, I did everything in my powerto sink my teeth into this fatty pseudo-nut — all but climb the coconut tree inmy backyard. Instead, I opted to take myappetite to the following Ono, You Knowhot spots, which provided a safe havenfor all of my coconut cravings!

Patisserie La Palme D’orEscaping into a world of sinfully sweet

delights, I fall head over heels for PatisserieLa Palme D’or time and time again, and

this time was no different.As soon as I entered thisheavenly eatery, located atAla Moana Center, I wasgreeted by the sight ofextravagant treats andrefreshingly temptingdrinks. Where was I toeven begin? La Maccha,

Kona Chocolate Cake, Framboise Fromage— the list goes on. Difficult decision, butsomeone’s got to do it. Finally, aftermuch thought, I decided to venture offinto the crazy world of coconuts.

“We have two very special itemsthat highlight coconut, TropicalFromage and Coconut Cake,” saysowner Hiromi Tanaka.

A favorite among coconut lovers,Tropical Fromage ($4.20 a piece or$40-$128 for an entire cake) wows yourpalate with a layer of coconut spongecake that features a smooth and savoryblend of coconut puree and cream cheesemousse. Head pastry chef Akiko Kimurathen completes the masterpiece with alayer of tropical fruit mousse (lilikoiflavored) and fresh, vibrant pieces ofmango or papaya. Trust me, with thefirst bite, it really is a taste to behold,encompassing the many exotic flavorsof our island home.

Then, Tanaka was thrilled to sharewith me her personal favorite: CoconutCake ($2.10 a piece). This onolicioustreat is the epitome of perfection as itshowcases the exquisite harmonizationof French flavor and Japanese craftsmanship.Individually wrapped, this miniature caketickled my taste buds, no doubt about it.The recipe, you may ask? Well, that’s

kept under wraps, but I can tell you thatthis irresistible butter cake pays tribute toall things coconut with a special mix ofcoconut liquor and shredded coconutadorned with a dash of powdered sugarto top it off.

It’s a coconut frenzy at Patisserie LaPalme D’or — even Coco Chanel wouldbe proud of these exquisitely upscalecoconut creations.

Patisserie La Palme D’orAla Moana Center

1450 Ala Moana Blvd.941.6161

Hee Hing RestaurantThere’s the saying, “never judge a

book by its cover.” Well, the same holdstrue in terms of international cuisine:Never judge a restaurant strictly based onits cultural specialties alone. Sure, HeeHing Restaurant on Kapahulu Avenueserves up the finest in Chinese fare, butbelieve it or not, this award-winningrestaurant also has a few tricks up itssleeves. For instance, on my most recentvisit, restaurant director Michael Leeintrigued my senses with Curry Seafoodwith Fried Haupia. Instantly, I thought,Thai cuisine at a Chinese restaurant?Interesting. But, of course, there was nosecond guessing once this sweet andzestful curry hit my palate.

“Craving curry?” Lee asks. “Well,you’ll be happy to know that CurrySeafood with Fried Haupia ($18) is nowbeing offered on our regular menu.Typically, we serve it only for banquets,but because of its popularity we decidedto change that. It’s a yellow curry with a

coconut milk base.”Served family style, this alluring

entree presents diners with a variety ofcritters from the sea, including shrimp,scallop, calamari and fish filet dousedin a flavorful curry sauce and mixedwith a medley of vegetables consistingof potatoes, peas, carrots, mushroomsand bell peppers. Now, only one wordcan sum up this dish: Deeelicious! Andthe pieces of fried haupia simply takethis culinary favorite to the next level.

“With the addition of the coconut milkthe curry is on the sweeter side, and ismore mild in terms of spice,” Lee says. So,don’t sweat the small stuff: If you can'thandle the heat, you won’t have to worry.

Above: The editor presents a few of JJ’s Bistro’samazing coconut delights.

By Alana Folen | Photos by Leah Friel

EDITORAlana Folen

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Patisserie La Palme D’or Hee Hing Restaurant JJ’s Bistro & French Pastry

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French Onion "Puffs" with a Red Wine ReductionAlexana Winery "Revana Vineyard"

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and Tomato, Veal Demi GlaceLong Shadows Vintners "Nine Hats"

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CRISPY SKIN NEW ZEALAND KING SALMONScallion Risotto, Spinach, Enoki Mushrooms, Ikura

BEEF WELLINGTON Sous Vide of Beef Tenderloin with Brown ButterSpinach, Mushroom "Duxelles", Cabernet Veal Demi Glace, Sun Choke Puree

DUCK TWO WAYS Pan Roasted Duck Breast, Hudson Valley Foie Gras, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Parsnip Puree, Housemade Orange Marmalade, Pinot Reduction

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Annika and Sarah Espinowith two of IHOP Hawaii’s

7 for $7 specials, Bacon &Cheddar Hash Brown Stack

and Veggie Omelette.

Whether it’s championing IHOP Hawaii’snew 7 for $7 meal deals or extolling thevirtues of hard work and perseverance,restaurant president Sarah Espino lovesto talk about values. It’s the kind of talkshe hopes will inspire many of Hawaii’syouth, including her own daughter, Annika.See page 4 | Leah Friel photo

Going coo coo for coconuts | 2Savor the flavors at Saigon Pearl | 14

ALSO:How sweet it is! | 8

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Dining OutCover Story

Just listing Sarah Espino’s many achievements is a bitoverwhelming: She’s the president of IHOP(International House of Pancakes) Hawaii and over-

sees five booming IHOP establishments including onelocation on the Big Island, two in Waikiki, one inWindward Mall and another in Pearl City. She’s also astepmother to five and has a daughter with husbandVince, who is responsible for IHOP Hawaii’s businessdevelopment.

“Time has flown by! We took over the IHOP Hawaiifranchise in June 2006,” Espino says. “The journey hasbeen tough, it’s been a lot of work, but it’s also been veryfun. I think we opened the restaurants at the right time.When I say I have six kids, it includes the restaurants,”she says with a laugh.

As a family-friendly restaurant chain, IHOP does notdiscriminate when it comes to big appetites and evenbigger flavor. In fact, it’s safe to say that the eaterystands in a league of its own, serving up famous deli-cious entrees and hearty American classics that span waybeyond the realm of breakfast.

“We feature new specials almost every two months,and offering our patrons what they want is the secretto our success,” Espino says. “It’s really about listen-ing to our customers. We’re consistently changingwith the times.”

Most recently, IHOP Hawaii unveiled its new 7 for $7promotion, offering seven great meals all priced at $7each. During the economic downturn, Espino says,IHOP wanted to offer its guests affordable meals that areavailable all day, every day until April 1. The luckyseven value options are Bacon-Wrapped Sirloin Steak &Eggs, Chicken & Waffles, Cheesy Western Omelette,Bacon & Cheddar Hash Brown Stack, Hash BrownCrusted Chicken & Biscuit, Nutella Crepes & Eggs anda Simple & Fit Veggie Omelette (under 600 calories).

“The most popular choices are Bacon-Wrapped SirloinSteak & Eggs and Hash Brown Crusted Chicken &Biscuit. The majority of people also like Chicken &Waffles, too,” Espino states.

Bacon-Wrapped Sirloin Steak & Eggs features twopetite USDA Select sirloin steaks wrapped in crispy

IHOP HawaiiWhere: 1850 Ala Moana Blvd. (and vari-ous locations)Call: 949.4467Hours: Sunday-Thursday 6 a.m.-10 p.m.,Friday-Saturday 6 a.m.-midnight

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hickory-smoked bacon, served with two eggs and goldenhash browns. Espino’s personal favorite is Hash BrownCrusted Chicken & Biscuit, a tender, juicy chickenbreast coated with IHOP’s crispy signature hash browns.The meal also is accompanied by two eggs and one but-termilk biscuit smothered with country or sausage gravy,where available.

“We’ve been receiving a very positive response fromthis promotion since it’s launched,” Espino says.“Everybody loves it and says they will come back to trythe rest of the seven items.”

Espino is the woman behind the magic at IHOP Hawaii,and it’s no wonder IHOP is flourishing in every way pos-sible. As an entrepreneur and mother, her superpowers areinfinite. On the day of our Dining Out cover shoot (wemade it an IHOP day), Espino graciously shared her busi-ness philosophy with us, but didn’t let her maternal dutiesfall to the wayside either. Vince dropped off their 13-year-old daughter Annika to the photo shoot at IHOP AlaMoana after a busy day of school at Punahou. Like all lov-ing moms, Espino greeted her daughter with a kiss andthat one famous question all children have become accus-tomed to: “How was your day?”

The interaction between mother and daughter washeartwarming, and Espino says being a mother is her No.1 priority. After observing the way Espino runs her busi-ness, and the short time we spent with her and her daugh-ter, it was quite apparent that Espino is a pro when itcomes to balancing motherhood and a demanding career.She instills the same core values of persistence, dedica-tion and hard work into her daughter and into her busi-ness. For Espino, these values are the underlying founda-tion from which success is born.

“Annika and I are very, very close. She loves golf andthrives in it. She’s also been competing and has beendoing really well. I think the values that we’ve taught herover the years have allowed her to succeed.”

Espino also uses her position as president of IHOPHawaii as a platform to give back to the community. Notonly is she committed to providing excellent customerservice and serving delicious all-American comfort food,but Espino proves that she’s just as dedicated to betteringthe future of Hawaii’s keiki as well.

“With IHOP giving back to the community, I hope I’mteaching my daughter how important it is to help others,”she says.

And IHOP Hawaii soon will be flipping pancakesgalore come Feb. 28 in honor of National Pancake Day.From 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. at IHOP restaurants across thenation (including all four Oahu locations), hungry dinerscan enjoy a free short stack of IHOP’s famous buttermilkpancakes, and in turn, make a monetary donation toIHOP’s national charity partner, Children’s MiracleNetwork Hospitals, which helps improve the lives ofchildren at the 170 Network hospitals nationwide.

“All of the funds raised here will stay in our state and

benefit Kapiolani Medical Center, Hawaii’s Children’sMiracle Network hospital,” Espino says. “We hope toraise at least $10,000 to support Kapiolani Children’sMiracle Network, and we’re currently accepting dona-tions and will continue to do so until Feb. 28.

“Having my daughter exposed to all we do withChildren’s Miracle Network, and having her realize howlucky she is to be healthy and not have any medicalneeds is very important to me. I’m happy to be able toshare that with her — to open her eyes and have her real-ize that you have to be thankful for what you have. Andat the same time I hope to instill in my daughter the valueof helping other kids in need,” she adds.

In addition to IHOP Hawaii’s collaborative effort withChildren’s Miracle Network, Espino has founded a pro-gram of her own, which she’s named StudentsAchievement Award Program. The goal? To work withHawaii’s public schools to acknowledge academic andpersonal achievements across the board.

“The Students Achievement Award program is myongoing project that I launched this month,” Espinoexplains, noting that the initial participating schoolsinclude Ali’Iolani, Gustav Webling, Pearl Harbor,Waialua, Laie and Maunawili elementary schools.“Schools right now have very limited budgets, so now Ipresent student achievement awards to teachers at theirdiscretion. For example, the awards can be awarded tothe student (kindergarten through eighth grade) whoscored the highest on a test or had complete attendance.The award equates to a free kid’s meal at IHOP — wehave a variety of kid’s meals, from chicken strips to anomelette, mac and cheese and more.

“Education is very, very important,” Espino adds. “Ithink it’s the only thing that I can give to my childrenthat can’t be taken away. I can buy my daughter a car, butsomeone can take that away from her. Unlike education,that’s something ingrained in her, and she'll always haveit. Education is top priority for me.”

According to Espino, Annika already has her eyes seton college and may perhaps follow in her mother’s foot-steps and pursue business one day.

“I would love for someone to take over IHOP Hawaiiwhen I retire, and there’s always hope that one of yourchildren will, but I’m not going to force Annika. Onething I always tell her is that you have to choose a careeryou absolutely love.”

As for Espino, she’s witnessed the ups and downs ofrunning a business firsthand, but through it all she’smaintained a vivacious appetite for success.

“We have 250 employees total, and knowing that I canprovide jobs to a great number of people is very reward-ing, along with providing good service and excellentfood,” she says. “However, along with the good timesalso comes the tough times, and you just have to bear itand stick with it.”

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Nutella Crepes & Eggs ($7)

(first row, from left) Llasenia Abrego, MaddyWisser, Rudy Gonzales, (second row) StaceyAcma, Annika Espino, Sarah Espino, KieranWisser, Marita Hodges, Nalani Kai Procknow andEric Procknow celebrate IHOP Hawaii’s partner-ship with Children’s Miracle Network.

Veggie Omelette ($7)

Bacon & Cheddar Hash Brown Stack ($7)

Hash Brown Crusted Chicken & Biscuit ($7)

Sarah Espino and daughter Annika share alaugh together.

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Blossoming

Describing the appetizers atBangkok Chef is not easy. It’sdifficult to dawdle over slight

flavor profiles when you are inhalingfood at a rate that would make JoeyChestnut proud. Call it an occupationalhazard. But if you’ve tried them youknow what I mean.

Chicken Sateh ($7.90) is served withlettuce, sliced cucumbers and one of thegreatest dips in culinary history, a creamyand very slightly spicy peanut sauce. Bythe time the bowl of brown heaven wasempty, I had eaten every barbecued skew-er, the veggies and two or three napkins.

Spring Rolls ($6.90), made withground chicken, bean threads, carrot,black fungus, onion and taro, are thecrispy pupu standards that you can’t seemto do without. Wrapped in lettuce with asprig of mint and dipped into a light dip-ping sauce, they’re exactly what appetiz-ers are supposed to be: Tasty, easy to han-dle with enough to share.

If you like your wraps deconstructed,try Chicken Larb ($7.90). Watch it, itdoes have a kick, but boy is it tasty.Made with minced chicken, herbs, onionand a special lemon sauce, this saladbursts with flavor and presents the kick

that just seems necessary in any goodThai restaurant, and Bangkok Chef is avery good restaurant.

This family-run eatery has many menuitems that let you mix sweet with salty orsour with spicy — combine all four andyou have Mango Salad ($8.20). Madewith shredded mango, carrots, shallot,Chinese parsley, chili peppers andcashews in the eatery’s house-specialsauce, the dish is both satisfying andrefreshing. It’s listed as “spicy” on themenu, but the fresh ingredients reduce thekick and allow the flavors to blossom.

1 Chicken Sateh ($7.90)2 Chicken Larb ($7.90)3 Spring Rolls ($6.90)

4 Mango Salad ($8.20)

Nathalie Walker photos

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It’s almost Valentine’s Day ... Where togo? What to do? What to buy?Decisions, decisions, decisions ...

Well, at 3660 on the Rise in Kaimuki,there’s a special Valentine’s Day menu all setfor you featuring some of the restaurant’ssignature dishes by executive chef and co-owner Russell Siu.

The four-course prix fixe menu beginswith an appetizer, which is a choice of theflavorful Crispy Garlic Scallion Shrimpwith Honey Chili Aioli or the mouth-watering Short Rib & Foie Gras Tortelliniwith Apple Smoke Bacon Mushroom Jus.Next is a Spinach Salad with GrapeTomatoes, Mandarin Orange and PoppySeed Dressing.

For the main course, you can choosebetween Fresh Catch of the Day topped

with blue crab, Kahuku corn, vine-ripened tomatoes and shiitake mushroomrelish or Fire Roasted Tenderloin of Beefwith an exotic truffled mushroom sauce.Dessert is a Raspberry and DarkChocolate Truffle Tart.

“The food is excellent, that’s guaranteed,”says co-owner Gale Ogawa. “(On this spe-cial night) we’re not offering our regularmenu, only the special Valentine’s Daymenu, which features a lot of the favoritesfrom our regular dinner menu. However, ifthey’re not able to celebrate Valentine’s Dayon a weekday (Feb. 14 is a Tuesday), theycan come on the weekend and we will beoffering our regular a la carte menu.”

In addition, 3660 on the Rise is offeringits signature Ahi Katsu ($14.50) andChilled Oysters on the Half Shell with a

ginger vinaigrette topped with tobiko (twofor $5.75) to enhance your dinner. Therealso will be drink specials, and seating willbe open throughout the restaurant and pri-vate dining rooms.

“We are a neighborhood restaurant that’sbeen here for 19 years,” adds Ogawa. “Thefood is Euro-Island cuisine and our settingis upscale casual. The food is fine-diningquality but in a more relaxed setting.”

The establishment also is available forprivate parties and can accommodate 20 to200 people for lunch or dinner. The award-winning restaurant is a popular choice forspecial occasions, such as Easter Sundayand Mother’s Day brunch buffet, as well aseveryday dining.

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The simple momentsin life are some-times the sweetest,

and that definitely holdstrue when devouring someof Larry’s Bakery’s sugarydelights. This one-stopbakery on LawehanaStreet has everything youneed to satisfy your sweettooth. Brother-and-sisterteam of Lance and IrisYafuso oversee this fami-ly-run business and workday in and day out to whipup favorites such asdoughnuts, cookies,brownies, cakes and more.

“We’ve been really busy,but we can’t complain,”Iris says with a smile.“Right now we’re readyfor the Super Bowl. Ourbaked goods even pay trib-ute to the different teams!”

Yet, she took time out ofher hectic schedule toshare with Dining Out afew of Larry’s classics thatseem to fly off the shelveson a daily basis: ChocolateFudge Cake ($12.50),Apple Stick ($1.40) andCoconut Stick ($1.40).

Chocolate Fudge Cakeis simply divine and fea-tures an original choco-late cake smothered withan old-fashioned fudgefrosting. Chocolatelovers rejoice!

“This cake is actuallyderived from my dad’srecipe,” Iris recalls. “It’s anon-refrigerated cake andit has a little crust over theedge — it’s just really deli-cious! The cake also isavailable in different sizes.Just call beforehand toplace an order.”

On the go? Apple andCoconut Sticks are theanswer when time is of theessence, but you still needthat quick sugar rush.

“Apple and Coconutsticks are very popular.

They’re similar to aturnover and alwaysbaked fresh,” Iris says.“Both sticks have a puff-pastry exterior, and one isfilled with a sweet Fujiapple filling and has a hintof cinnamon, while theother is filled withcoconut and sprinkledwith sugar,” she adds.

This Salt Lake bakery isover f lowingwith sweetn o t h i n g s ,always amaz-ing its patrons— old andnew — withits top-of-the-line customerservice anddedication toexcellence.

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Larry’s BakeryWhere: 4369 Lawehana Street #3,Honolulu

Call: 422.0059

Hours: 6 a.m.–1 p.m., Monday–Friday, 6 a.m.–noon, Saturdays

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the wrong addresses for Ocean House and Ert’sGrill. The correct address for Ocean House is2169 Kalia Road (located in Outrigger Reef onthe Beach hotel), and Ert’s Grill is located at 99-082 Kauhale St. in Aiea.

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There are a number things to consider as a vegetari-an when dining out, but when it comes to HappyValley Pasta and Pizza, you just have to remember

one: You can’t go wrong with pasta and vegetables.Happy Valley’s owner Yuki Saito has that figured out.He knows that not everyone eats meat or seafood, andhas flagged his menu with a vegetarian option: FiveVeggies Pasta.

“A lot of people order it,” he says. “Everything withtomato sauce is popular here.”

Happy Valley isn’t your everyday Italian-Americanplace, however. There’s a distinctive Japanese accent to the

food. The menu offersJapanese-style dishesalongside Italianfavorites, and often-times the two are com-bined. That isn’t sur-prising, since Saitoalso owns a number ofrestaurants in the Landof the Rising Sun.

Five Veggies Pasta($9.98) comes withyour choice ofspaghetti or penne,which is tossed in

Happy Valley’s homemade tomato sauce and combinedwith broccoli, onions, peppers, mushrooms, corn andfresh tomatoes (I know, I know, that’s more than five,but who’s counting when it’s more of a good thing?)It’s a heaping plate of pasta cooked al dente, as itshould be, and the flavors of the tender vegetablesmeld together nicely.

So grab a fork — or chopsticks – and dig right in.No matter how you add it up, you can count on FiveVeggies Pasta for appetite satisfaction.

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Happy ValleyPasta and PizzaWhere: 3106 Monsarrat Ave.,Honolullu

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Hours: Open daily, 11 a.m.-2:30p.m. for lunch, 5-9:30 p.m. fordinner

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Happy Valley Pastaand Pizza ownerYuki Saito with FiveVeggies Pasta.

Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine Where: 590 Farrington Highway,Kapolei

Call: 692.9880

Hours: Lunch buffet availablefrom 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.daily, with dinner from 5 to 9p.m., and 10 p.m. Friday andSaturday. Manapua servedMonday through Saturday start-ing at 6 a.m., and 8 a.m. onSundays at the front counter.

In his 26 years working in theHawaii restaurant industry,Armando Bauzon has done it all.

From fast food to fine dining, the51-year-old has accumulated a wealthof experience that he brings to thetable as manager of Ho Ho ChineseCuisine, a buffet-style eatery inKapolei. Bauzon’s presence can be feltimmediately as one enters the diningroom, as he and his friendly staff greetand assist diners. Customer service iskey, and is one of the major factorsbehind the restaurant’s strong follow-ing of loyal customers.

In addition to its popular buffet, HoHo also offers a vast Party Tray menufor those planning a special event orget together and can accommodateparties of up to 200 in the diningroom. Bauzon encourages customers

to call ahead for large party reserva-tions as special group discounts areavailable for the buffet and individualdishes. Ho Ho’s buffet makes it easyfor groups, as the food stays hot andfresh as diners arrive.

“We can do anything,” says Bauzonwhen describing the options affordedcustomers when planning a privateparty or special event. “Customers cancall and ask for me, and I can help themthrough the process. We’re very flexi-ble, and can accommodate a wide vari-ety of budgets and customer needs.”

When catering a party, customerscan choose from Ho Ho’s vast selec-tion of party trays that serve anywherefrom eight to 10 people with a smalltray up to 50-75 via the jumbo sizedish. Gon Lo Mein ($18.95 for a smalltray) is a very popular noodle dish

while Beef with Broccoli ($27.95 for asmall tray) has customers clamoringfor more. Ho Ho also is offering freedelivery for catering orders of $125 ormore to those residing in Kapolei, Ewaand Waipahu (those in other areas willbe charged a nominal delivery fee).

At Ho Ho’s Chinese Cuisine inKapolei, authentic Chinese food ismerged with local-style preparation,and customers can choose from numer-ous selections served up on the all-you-can-eat buffet, or order specificfavorites a la carte. The eatery, whichgets its name from the Cantonesephrase for “very good” or “nice,” iswell known for its Salt and PepperShrimp. According to owner CrystalChan, the recipe consists of a signatureblend of spices and seasonings that areinfused with the succulent seafood as it

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is deep-fried to crispy perfection.“It’s been the most popular since

we opened in 2004,” says Chan of thesalt-and-pepper style that also incor-porates garlic and other flavorfulaccents surrounding the deep-frieddelicacies. “The customers like it verymuch. They don’t want us to change!”

Shrimp and snow crab headline HoHo’s dinner buffet, which gets underway nightly at 5 p.m. The spread fea-tures a wide range of selectionsincluding the extremely popular FriedChicken Wings, Honey WalnutShrimp and Stir Fry Steak, and ispriced at an economical $15.95Monday through Thursday nights,and $17.95 Friday through Sundayevenings. Additionally, selected itemsare available on Ho Ho’s lunch buffetserved from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

daily. The buffet is heavy on taste andlight on the wallet at just $9.50Monday through Friday, and $10.95on weekends.

“The price is a very good deal,”says Chan, who notes that the recenteconomic downturn has been hard onthe local community. Despite theincreases in food cost due to a host ofuncontrollable factors, Ho Ho’sprices have remained constant, andChan’s loyal customers keep comingback for more. “We combine localtouches with traditional Hong Kong-style cooking to keep a unique touchon our recipes.”

When asked about the popularity ofthe all-you-can-eat spread, Bauzonadds: “We want customers to comeand attack the buffet!”

Ho Ho’s also offers a full a la carte

menu, with favorites from the buffetas well as a host of other dishesincluding everything from RoastedDuck ($9.95 for half, $19.95 whole)to an assortment of noodle plates suchas Mixed Seafood Chow Min withVegetables ($8.95) and Oyster SauceChicken Chow Mein ($7.50).

And, for those looking for a quickbite in the morning, Ho Ho’s opens at6 Monday through Saturday, and 8Sundays, and offers an assortment offreshly-made Manapua. The eateryserves up both Baked ($1.35) andSteamed ($1.25) Manapua, and alsooffers local favorites includingshrimp dumplings, pork hash and halfmoons. Call 692-9880 to order cus-tom manapua packages, or to inquireabout reservations for upcoming spe-cial events.

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2 La Palme D’or’s Coconut Cake($2.10 a piece)

3 Hee Hing’s Michael Lee withCurry Seafood with Fried Haupia($18)

4 JJ’s Double ChocolateMacaroon ($4.75)

5 JJ’s Macaroon Tarte ($4.95)

6 Hee Hing’s Coconut Jin Dui ($2.60)

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“Coconut is pretty influential in Chinesecuisine, but I wouldn’t say it’s a mainingredient — it’s typically used as a typeof garnish,” he adds. “Here in Hawaii weuse the addition of coconut to incorporatean island flair into Chinese cuisine.”

Now, if you choose to end your mealon a sweet note, I would recommendopting for a traditional Chinese dessert ofCoconut Jin Dui. ($2.60 for three pieces).Coconut Jin Dui can best be described asa deep-fried sesame ball doughnut, and isa longtime favorite of mine.

“When it comes to jin dui, the exterioris crispy and garnished with sesameseeds, while the interior is soft, airy andhollow,” Lee says. “The coconut is foundin the skin itself, and we make thisdessert fresh every day.”

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Hee Hing Restaurant 449 Kapahulu Ave. Ste. 101

735.5544JJ’s Bistro & French Pastry

With a strong craving for coconut, Ihad the urge to dive straight intodecadence at JJ’s Bistro & French Pastry.Executive chef and owner JJ Luangkhot’saward-winning cuisine, decked out in asweet Euro-Asian flair, is enough tomake any heart melt. Luangkhot ishighly regarded for his famous ChocolatePyramid creation along with other alluringsweet nothings such as Chocolate BananaConfit, Chocolate Lilikoi and more. Butwhat about the coconut?

“I use a good amount of coconut inmany of my desserts,” says Luangkhot, anative of Laos. “Coconut gives a uniqueand special taste to desserts, but it’s notoverwhelmingly rich in flavor. There’s a

nice balance to it.”In a dire need to taste for myself,

Luangkhot quickly presented me with aplateful of coconut goodness. The pres-entation was second to none, but that wasjust icing on the cake considering thetaste was simply heaven sent. Salutationsgo to Double Chocolate Macaroon ($4.75),Macaroon Tarte ($4.95) and BananaHaupia ($4.75).

“Banana Haupia is one of our top-selling desserts,” Luangkhot says. “Coconutcake is the base, and it’s topped with acreamy coconut and banana mousse, thenfinally finished off with fresh bananas,strawberries and hints of chocolate.Toasted coconut flakes sit on the exteriorof the cake.” Simply to die for!

Now, for those who can’t get enoughof coconut, take a big bite into Luangkhot’sMacaroon Tarte ($4.95), comprised of acookie-like shell filled with a sweet

coconut filling, and topped off with freshslices of banana and bits of chocolate.And if you’re a chocoholic/coconut con-noisseur, Double Chocolate Macaroon($4.75) is your best bet! Imagine a com-bination of chocolate and coconut cakeinfused with coconut syrup and doublechocolate mousse, complete with chocolateganache. Let’s just say that doublechocolate is definitely double trouble!

And just when you thought thingscouldn’t get any better than this, thinkagain — they do! Ask Luangkhot to rec-ommend the perfect gelato or sherbet topair with your dessert of choice. Iguarantee a smile will be plastered onyour face for days.

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Though Genki Sushimade Kapahulu its originalhome in 1992, the franchise wasactually founded by a Japanese com-pany, Genroku Sushi, which hadopened the first kaiten-style shop.

Genki’s director of purchasing,David Moon, says the initial con-cept grew from the desire to pro-vide affordable sushi to everybody,in a convenient and fun way. Withhundreds of international locations,it’s safe to saythe chain hasdone just that.

With so manylocales, Moonand the staffmake sure to puta local twist onHawaii’s stores— nine on Oahu,two on Maui,one on Kauaiand one on theBig Island.

Every month,they createinventive sushi specials. “It’s justus experimenting,” says Moon. “Alot of our guys have been here fora long time and we always comeup with something different.”

This month’s special is so mouth-watering, you’ll wish it was alwayson the menu. Mushroom TrioSpecial ($4.80) consists of tempu-ra-battered mushrooms individuallytopped with spicy tuna, seafoodsalad and tuna salad. Unagi sauce

and

green onion make the flavors burst. A number of best-sellers always

cruise down the conveyor belt,including Spicy Tempura Roll($4.80), complete with shrimp tem-pura, spicy tuna, green onion andunagi, and chili sauces.

Don’t miss out on a special bitethis month at Hawaii’s premier kait-

en-sushi desti-nation.

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1 Seafood Paella ($23.95)2 Lumpiang Ubod ($5.95,

two pieces)

Nathalie Walker photos

Melange

When it comes toFilipino cuisine, it’sall about mixing

diverse cultural influences intoone delicious plate. And localswould agree that Max’s ofManila is Hawaii’s favorite placefor a taste of the Philippines.

The restaurant’s newest cre-ation, Seafood Paella ($23.95,serves four), debuts Feb. 7 (lim-ited time only), and offers apiece of the past. “Filipinocooking is a melange betweenSpanish, Chinese and Malayinfluences. Paella comes fromthe Spanish side, due to a histo-ry of (the Philippines) being a

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colony at one point,” says gen-eral manager Maly San Luis.

The dish — perfect for shar-ing on Valentine’s Day — iscomplete with seasoned jas-mine rice, mussels, squid,shrimp, vegetables and eggs.San Luis recommends scrap-ping the socarrat, or covetedcrispy rice, from the bottom ofthe paella pan.

Both Waipahu andDillingham locations also willintroduce a new seasonal fruitshake, Pineapple Lychee Shake($3.95). Meanwhile, classicssuch as Lumpiang Ubod($5.95, two pieces), featuringjulienned heart of palm, vegeta-bles, pork, shrimp and crab-meat in a crepe-like lumpiawrapper and served withpeanut sauce, continue to flyoff the menu.

Find your favorite Filipinoflavor among the “motley slue”of traditional dishes offered atMax’s of Manila.

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Max’s of Manila Where:801 Dillingham Blvd.,Honolulu

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Call:951.6297

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Genki Sushi Where: Ward Centers1200 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu(and various locations)

Call: 591.5600

Website: genkisushiusa.com

Hours: Sunday-Thursday,11 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday-Saturday,11 a.m.-10 p.m. (Some locationhours vary, call for details)

SpicyTempura Roll($4.80)

MushroomTrio Special($4.80)

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For those of you who are wonderingwhat ever happened to Vietnameseeatery Annam House, your search is

over. The same folks who ran the oldplace — owner Mai McDowell and herbrothers — have opened up shop again ata new location and under a new name. Thenew Saigon Pearl can be found near AlaMoana Center on Kona Street. Fans ofAnnam, don’t worry — Saigon Pearl stilloffers the same quality traditional home-style Vietnamese cuisine.

McDowell says popular dishes includeWon Ton Mein ($8.95), Green PapayaSalad ($.8.95) and BBQ Combo ($12.95),which is a rice plate served with barbecuechicken, pork chop and lemongrass shortribs.

Summer Roll ($5.75), which featuresshrimp, lettuce, basil, mint leaves, beansprouts and rice noodles all wrapped up in

fresh rice paper, is another cus-tomer favorite. “Our Spring Rolls($7.95) are very good, too,”McDowell says. She explains thatSaigon Pearl puts a little spin onthe dish by using minced chickeninstead of pork. For a tasty meal,try Spring Rolls & BBQ ChickenNoodle Salad ($9.50).

Foodies who can’t get enoughpho have to try Saigon Pearl’s. Phois beef noodle soup that comeswith a variety of meat and vegeta-bles. All of the establishment’spho dishes are served with whiterice noodles with beef broth,sliced onions, green onions,cilantro, bean sprouts, basil, lemonwedges and green chili peppers.Options include Chicken Breast($7.50 for a medium, $8.50 for alarge) and Combination ($7.95 fora medium, $8.95 for a large),which comes with beef, meatballbrisket, tendon and tripe.

“Pho is very popular right now,”McDowell says, “and people love ourpho dishes.”

While former customers of AnnamHouse certainly can find all of their pastfavorites at Saigon Pearl, the new locationalso brings some new dishes with it.

“We have created some new dishes forSaigon Pearl,” McDowell says. “Wenoticed that local people like oxtail a lot.So we created Spicy Oxtail Noodle Soup($11.95). It has become very popular.”

Vietnamese Crepe ($10.95), an appetiz-er, is another new dish.

“It’s really good,” McDowell says.“It’s a thin layer of flour, and it’s crispy.Inside is pork, shrimp, bean sprouts andmushrooms.”

Other new offerings include a selectionof sandwiches such as Chicken Sandwich($5.75) and Combination Sandwich

($5.95), with liverwurst, Vietnamese hamand steamed pork cake.

The chefs at Saigon Pearl are currentlyworking on more new dishes, including aVietnamese stew, which should beunveiled later this month.

For Valentine’s Day, guests can enjoyDinner For Two for $32.95, which comes

with Summer Rolls, Asparagus CrabSoup, Shaken Beef, Garlic Shrimp andRice. As a Valentine’s Day special, SaigonPearl also will include Fried Bananas withIce Cream for dessert.

Contact Christina O’Connor at [email protected]

Saigon Pearl1430 Kona St. #101, Honolulu955.7888

Open daily10:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m.

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Saigon Pearl may have just opened at itsKona Street location in August, but thisplace certainly has a long history.

When owner Mai McDowell and her brothers, whoare the chefs, opened Annam House in 1982, it was one of the firstVietnamese restaurants on the island.

Operating under the name Annam House for years, the restaurateursearned quite a following of loyal customers. McDowell decided torename the restaurant Saigon Pearl when the restaurant changed loca-tions last year.

“Saigon is the place in Vietnam where people love to eat out atrestaurants,” McDowell explains. “There is so much different food there.And people call Saigon ‘The Pearl of East Asia.’”

Offering homestyle cooking, Saigon Pearl chefs learned their craftfrom their family'shome cooking.

“My grandmother isthe one who taught usto cook,” McDowellsays. “My brotherlearned all the recipesand everything fromher.”

McDowell adds thatmany customers who usedto frequent Annam might notknow about Saigon Pearl.

“We have a lot of follow-ers. When people come inhere just by chance and theyremember us from Annam,they get so excited. They areso happy that we havereopened in a new location.”

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Owner Mai McDowellwith a couple of SaigonPearl’s appetizingentrees.

1 BBQ Combo ($12.95)2 Spring Rolls & BBQ Chicken NoodleSalad ($9.50)3 Green Papaya Salad ($8.95)

Leah Friel photos

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An oceanfront view to savor with steaks and seafood grilled to order.

5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tuesday – SaturdayRainbow Tower Hilton Hawaiian Village®

Validated Valet and Self-Parking Available

Special price is per person. Coupons or additional offers may not be included. Maximum of 6 persons per reservation. Evening and aloha attire. Dress shorts acceptable. No t-shirts, casual, swim shorts, tank tops or slippers. Information subject to change without notice.

(808) 949-4321 extension 43HiltonHawaiianVillage.com/dining

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Sushi Izakaya Shinn offers amodern ambiance.

Sushi Deluxe ($38)

Leah Friel photos

Sushi

As you gaze the expansive menu at SushiIzakaya Shinn, take a moment to look up andyou’ll notice just how plush this restaurant is,

with complementary décor surrounding you from allangles. It has a mood fitting for a cozy date or a fam-ily celebration. And for either occasion or anything inbetween, Sushi Deluxe ($38), by owner YukiYamamoto’s own admission, is the eatery’s mostpopular and delicious dish.

Sushi Deluxe platter has a variety of pieces thatspan the sushi rainbow. Some of the sushi pieces arespear squid, a seasonal Japanese mackerel, egg rolltomago, scallop, sea urchin, akami tuna roll and anoriginal tuna roll.

Although known for its sushi preparation and qual-ity, Sushi Izakaya Shinn also offers a large selectionof sashimi, salads and skewers that may all be sharedamong your table.

Sushi Izakaya Shinn Where:2065 S. Beretania St.,Honolulu

Call:946.7466

Hours:Monday-Saturday5-11:15 p.m.

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New Hours of Operation:Breakfast Service: Monday-Friday 6:30am-10:00am

Saturday and Sunday 6:30am-9:30amLunch Service: Monday-Friday 11:00am-2:00pmBrunch Buffet: Saturday and Sunday 10:00am-2:00pmDinner Buffet: Wednesday-Sunday 5:00pm-9:30pm

A new twist on an old favorite

*For information/reservations callPagoda Restaurant at 948-8356

or go to our website at:Pagodahawaii.com

Adults: $41.95 | Children (5-8): $18.95

Enjoy some refreshing Valentine’s Day Drink Specials

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SOUP OF THE DAYNew England Clam Chowder

SALAD BARTofu Watercress Salad | Asian Chicken Salad |Caesar Salad

POKE BARBlackened Sashimi | Shrimp Cocktail |Variety of Poke’sACTION STATIONRoasted Garlic & Herb Prime Ribw/Homemade Horseradish & Au JusSushi Station Featuring: Spicy Tuna &California Hand-Rolls

Pasta Station: Penne Pasta w/GrilledChicken & Macadamia Nut Pesto CreamFEATURED HOT ENTREESSteamed Alaskan Snow Crab Legs | Shrimp& Vegetable Tempura | Steamed Whole RedSnapper w/Asian Pesto Sauce | Baked OysterRockefeller | Seafood Medley w/Black BeanSauceDESSERT BarChocolate Dipped Strawberries | Soft ServeIce Cream w/Assorted Toppings | Red VelvetCupcakes | White Chocolate Bread Pudding| Pecan Pie and Much More!!!

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

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: Scoop Rice, Miso Soup,Tea,Tofu,Gyoza,Green Salad or Tsukemono

$10.95

2 pc. Shrimp Tempura2 pc. Vegetable Tempura

& Miso Butterfish$9.95

FREE ROSEOR

FREE VALENTINEDESSERT

VALENTINE’S SPECIALSSteamed

Seabass

Every Dining Coupleon Tuesday 2/14

Receives a

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955-1764 • OPEN 24 HOURS1860 Ala Moana Blvd.

Validated Parking

DINNERS INCLUDE Salad Bar,

Corn on the Cob, Strawberry

Short Cake, & much more!

Breakfast served 24 Hrs.

Rib Roast Au Jus$16.95

Seafood Continental $13.50

Sweetheart Chicken$12.50

Tuesday • February 14, 2012

11A.M. till Midnight

Cupid’s Breakfast$9.25

Portuguese Sweet Bread with

Eggs, Bacon, & Coffee or Tea.

COURSE MEAL4

3447 Waialae Avenue 739-0993JJFRENCHPASTRY.COM

3441 Waialae Ave.626-5368

$26.70 & upper personNow Taking Reservations

SPECIALValentine SOUP OF THE DAY

CHOICE OF APPET IZERKataifi Shrimp Salad • Baked Lobster Avocado • Escargot • Crab Rangoon

CHOICE OF ONE ENTREEFisherman Pie • Baked Cornish Hen

• Baked Salmon Asian Classic • Cheese Ravioli w/Lobster(*$5 for Lamb Wellington)

STRAWBERRY DIPPED CHOCOLATE $24/DOZ.

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)

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

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

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

the satisfying way to say

“I love you.”

4-course valentine’s day dinner$85 per person

Also featuring an exclusiveValentine’s Day Winemaker Dinner

with Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars$125 per person

Seating is limited. Reservations required.

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WhereMornings

AreBreathtakingat the Colony Surf

1st SundayChampagne Brunch!

New Menu Changes Monthly!

PLEASE CALL FOR RESERVATIONS

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

pure ocean breezes and awesome beauty of Hawaii.

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

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

FOR BANQUETS & PRIVATE PARTIES CALL 728-3463

See You 1st

SundayFeb.5th!

NOW OPEN at900 N. Nimitz Hwy

536-8570

1627 Nuuanu Ave 585-88392955 E. Manoa Rd 988-0212

OUR IMMENSELY POPULAR TAKE-OUT PLATE LUNCH

FOR ONLY...

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

Call For Take Out

$6.65

www.bangkokchefexpress.com

#1 PadThai

Serving Lunch & Dinner • Take-out Available

14 LOCATIONS:Aina Haina 373-4033Kapahulu 735-7700Waiau 485-0227Kaneohe 247-9595Ala Moana 942-9102Waikele 678-3180

StadiumMarketplace488-9202Ewa Town Center683-1003Ward Center 591-5600Kapolei 674-4227

Kukui Grove808-632-2450Maui Mall808-873-7776Lahaina808-661-0333Kona 808-327-6776

February SpecialMushroom Trio

Topped with TunaSalad, Seafood Salad,

& Spicy Tuna

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

• Wine Spectator Award-Winning Wine List

• Live Entertainment

• Valet Parking

Proper Attire Required

Reservations Recommended2440 Kuhio Ave.

922 5555www.hyshawaii.com

Receive acomplimentary

Hy’s Cheesecake & Keepsake Photo For Honoree

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DRIVE-IN

Serving You For50 Years

Mahalo Hawaii

Serving You For50 Years

Mahalo HawaiiKapahulu737-0177

3308 Kanaina Avenue

2710 South King St.www.fukuyadeli.com

Deli Hours:Wed-Sun 6am-2pm

After hourscatering available

946-2073

Perfect for Birthday Parties,Family get togethers

and more!

All-Occasion CateringAll-Occasion Catering

946-2073

Seafood w/ Tofu Soup3 Lobsters w/ Ginger & Onions

Whole Crispy ChickenBeef w/ Young Ginger & Pineapple

Steamed Fish Fillet w/ GingerSalt & Pepper Shrimp

Choy Sum w/ Meat SauceGarlic w/ Shrimp Fried Rice

Dessert

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

FREE LOBSTERwith purchase of

(4) orders from Special

Open Menu

$178 For 10 PeopleDine-in or take-out

Year Of The Dragon Special

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

Kissaten88 Piikoi St.593-1200

Anytime CafeMarket City Shopping Center2919 Kapiolani Blvd735-3888

CAFE

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

Canton Seafood Restaurant923 Keeaumoku St.955-3388

Camellia Buffet930 McCully St.951-0511/0611

BUFFET

Makittii2380 Kuhio Ave.923-2260

Makino ChayaWestridge Mall 486-5100

Hee Hing Restaurant 449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Ave.738-8666

Golden Palace SeafoodRestaurant111 N. King St.521-8268

Golden Duck4230 Waialae Ave., Kahala737-7188

1221 S. King St.597-8088

Chinese Restaurant East HonoluluON ON at McCully

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

Aina Haina Shopping Center373-1303 or 373-4632

SUPER SUNDAY PLATTERS

20% Off

CRISPY GAU GEE

$16.20

GON LO MEIN

$20.40

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

Serves 12-15 10%OFFCOUPON

Regular menu only.Excludes lunch specialsNot valid with any other

specials/offers. Exp. 2/29/12

Aina Haina Chop Suey

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Join Us For Valentine’s Week!Monday, February 13 – Sunday, February 19

This year, celebrate Valentine’s at Romano’s Macaroni Grill.Enjoy your Macaroni Grill favorites with your Valentine!

Valentines will receive a special gift.

808.356.8300808.443.5515

www.macaronigrill.com

enter to wina romantic dinner

for two atromano’smacaroni

grill

Big Game Day Take-out Package

449 KAPAHULU AVE., STE 101

Spring Rolls • Baked Roast Pork ManapuaSiu Mai • Shrimp Dumplings

Mandarin PotstickersWhole Hong Kong Crisp Chicken

Mongolian Pork Chops • Beef BroccoliGon Lau Chow Mein Noodles

$139 per packageFor 10 to 12 Football Fans

Celebrate Valentines DayFirst Course: Choice of:

• Steamed Pacific Oyster on the Half Shell Duet Vaor

• Chinese BBQ Pork in Steamed BunsSecond Course: Choice of:

• Imperial Scallop Soup or• Chinese Chicken Salad

Third Course: Choice of:

• One Half Maine Lobster with Ginger Scallion, Black Pepper Beef Tenderloin

and Honeymoon Shrimp or• Chef Wu’s Alaskan King Crab, Mongolian

Pork Chop & Honeymoon Shrimpentrees are served with steamed rice

or garlic seafood fried rice

Fourth Course: Choice of:

• Banana Spring Rolls with Chocolate Sauce & Vanilla Ice Cream

$39.95 per person

For reservations, call

735-5544

1 FREE Shrimp Tempura

HanakiJapanese Cuisine

Expires Feb. 9, 2012

Serving Oahu’s Ohanas For More Than 14 Yrs.11:30 am-2:30 pm; 5 pm-9:30 pm (Closed Tuesdays)

MANOA MARKETPLACE (Tons of FREE Parking) 988-1551

With your orderwhen you bring in this coupon, 1 per person

www.samchoyhawaii.com

Like us on Facebook forSpecial Deals & Offers

Oyster FestivalMon, Jan 30th–Sun, Feb 12th

AppetizersFresh Pacific Oysters

$1.50 per

Live Kumamoto Oyster on the half shell

Hibachi Oysters

House Smoked Oysters

Baked Oysters Casino

Panko Breaded Oysters

580 Nimitz Hwy.545-7979

Make your reservations for our

Valentine’s Day4-course Prix Fixe menu

Sampling of our Oyster Specials include...

Maple Garden/Yen King909 Isenberg St.941-6641

WHERE TO DINEFAMILY DINING

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

On On at McCully1110 McCully St.946-8833

ON ONat McCully

Little Villlage Noodle House1113 Smith St.545-3008

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

BibasHale Koa Hotel, 2055 Kalia Road955-0555Call for eligibility details.

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

Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant5724 Kalanianaole Hwy.377-5566

Henry Loui’s2850 Paa St.833-3728

Mandalay (The)1055 Alakea St.525-8585

Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square524-1628

Sun-Thu 10:30am-10:30pm; Fri/Sat 10:30am-Midnite

1113 Smith St. 545-3008 Free Parking

Ilima Award WinnerMahalo for your Generous Support

Valentine’s SpecialScallop Soup

Pecan Salad

Honey Walnut Shrimp

Asparagus Beef w/blackBean Sauce

Garlic Fried Rice

Free House Dessert

$39.95 for 2 people

1131 Nu‘uanu Ave. • 587-7877Reservations recommended

Valentine’s Day 4-Course Pre FixeCourse 1 SALAD

STRAWBERRY & ARUGULAMesclun Greens, Feta, Candied Walnuts,

Balsamic Vinaigrette

Course 2 APPETIZERBUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLI

Sage-Brown Butter, Toasted Macadamia Nuts

Course 3 ENTREE SELECTIONSTEAK N’ EGG

10oz. Grilled Angus Rib Eye, Parmesan-PankoCrusted Egg, Bacon-Potato Hash, Bernaise

❧SHELLFISH SCAMPI

Sautéed Shrimp, Scallop & Lump Crab,Vegetable Medley, Lemon Butter Sauce, Puff Pastry

Course 4 DESSERTTRES LECHES CAKE • STRAWBERRY COULIS

$36PER PERSON

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AIEA • 484-222298-150 Kaonohi St.

HONOLULU • 589-2299510 Piikoi St.

TWO GREAT LOCATIONS!

ICHIRIKI-ON-THE-GOSUKIYAKIBENTOS $7.95 DAILY

11AM-2:30PM

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

*DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALL BEVERAGES WITH

THIS AD. EXP. 2/29/12.

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

KAL BI, SIRLOIN, CHICKEN,SASHIMI, SPICY PORK

Prices slightly higher at Zippy’s Ala Moana and Pearlridge.

February SpecialsFebruary SpecialsFebruary SpecialsFebruary Specials

Red Velvet Cake & Red Velvet Cupcake

Red Velvet Cake & Red Velvet Cupcake

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

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

Rainbow Drive Inn3308 Kanaina Ave.737-0177

Le Cacao Bistro3441 Waialae Ave.626-5368

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

BE A FABULOUS VALENTINE

Three fabulous blocksKalākaua Avenue from Fendi to Forever 21

More than 100 Shops, Restaurants and Night Spots10am til torch lights out

Like us on @RoyalHwnCtr

WOLFGANG’S STEAKHOUSE • P.F. CHANG’S WAIKIKI

RESTAURANT SUNTORY • OKONOMIYAKI CHIBO

FIVE STAR INTERNATIONAL BUFFET

SENOR FROG’S • BEIJING CHINESE SEAFOOD

IL LUPINO TRATTORIA & WINE BAR

DORAKU SUSHI • THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY

Share a memorable meal and indulge in a shopping adventure on love’s special day.

Free parking for the fi rst hour, $1 per hour for the next three hours

with validation.

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946-6388 • 597-8880 ALA MOANA CENTER WWW.PANYAGROUP.COM Like us on FacebookCake Available in Store Now through month of February

3106 Monsarrat Ave. • Honolulu, HI 96815 • Ph: (808) 737-0080 • Fax (808) 735-0800

FREE House Salad & Soft Drink

with any Pizza, Pasta, orRisotto menu itemStarting from

$8.98

Good for any item of equal or lesser value. OriginalCoupon required. Not valid on retail items or bottledbeverages. One discounted item per coupon.Not combinable with any other offer. No cash value.Exp. 2/29/12.

50% OFFBUY ONE ITEM &GET THE NEXT ONE

50% OFFBUY ONE ITEM &GET THE NEXT ONE

88 Piikoi St., Honolulu593-1200 • kissatencafe.com

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor

restaurantsuntory.com922-5511

RESTAURANT

SUNTORY

2065 S. Beretania St.Honolulu HI 96826

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

FREE Appetizer(up to $10 in value)

Must present coupon. Expires 2/29/12.

$1 OFFAny Breadpurchases over $4

Must present coupon • exp. 2/9/12

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

841-0931Kam Shopping Center

Open 6am Daily

BREAKFAST $13.99 Seafood Benedict (full order)Prime Rib (8 oz.) & Eggs

Shrimp & Scallop Fettuccine $17.99Prime Rib & Shrimp Scampi $20.99Prime Rib & Mahimahi $18.99 For complete meal, add $5.59Includes soup or salad, dessert & beverage

DINNER (after 11am) Prime Rib Au JusRegular Cut, 10 oz...$16.99Kenny’s Cut, 14 oz...$16.99

All dining couples receive a complimentary carnation!

Valentine’s Day only (2/14/12) while supplies last.

February Special $4.99Green Papaya Salad

February Special $4.99Green Papaya Salad

Offer valid on dine-in orders only. Must present coupon. Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons. Exp 2/29/12

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

Mon-Sat 10am-10pm • Sun 10am-8pm

Military w/ID receive 10% OFFfacebook.com/phomylienhawaii

Ph: 677-7744 www.acateredexperience.com

Full Service Catering & Event Planning

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

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ROYAL HAWAIIAN CENTER • BLDG B, LEVEL 1 • VALIDATED PARKING

ILLUPINO.COM • OPENTABLE.COM • 808.922.3400

Valentine’s Day SpecialsFebruary 14 • 5~10 p.m.

Five delicious specials • $11~32

TOMATO PANNA COTTA, CALABRESE SAUSAGE &

PASTA, BURKSHIRE DOUBLE-CUT PORK CHOP,

RISOTTO BREAD PUDDING OR FISH OF THE DAY

Regular menu also available.

Free gift for each couple.

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 2/11/12.

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 2/10/12

2028 Kuhio Avenue Dinner 4:30pm - Closing

www.keosthaicuisine.com

Valentine’s DaySpecial

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

941- 6161

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

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

Valentine’s DaySpecialTuesday,

February 14, 2012$69 per couple

Excluding all coupons & other discounts. Dine in only.

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 10:30am - 9pmCall and Reserve Today!

♥ Deep Fried Combo(Butterfly Shrimp & Spring Roll)

♥ Imperial Scallop Soup♥ Lobster with Ginger & Onion♥ Seafood in Taro Basket♥ Orange Beef with Broccoli♥ Dried Scallop with Egg White Fried Rice♥ Mango Pudding

Complimentary glass of wine per person

SAKURA TERRACE JAPANESE CAFE1240 South King Street | 591-1181 | www.sakuraterrace.com

Mon–Sat 11am–2:30pm & 5pm–10pm • Sun 4:30pm –9:30pm

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

Buy any pizza,get the second 50% off

G A M E D A Y S P E C I A L

Second pizza of equal or lesser value. Offer valid with coupon thru 2/5/12.

Offer not valid on delivery orders. Limit 2 coupons per order.

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

Now servingWine & Beer!941-3444

Free Validated parking at Waikiki Marina

10% OFF10% OFFENTIRE FOOD PURCHASEexcluding alcohol. Offer valid at Waikiki Location w/ coupon. Exp. 2/29/12

Try Our Tasty HASH TEMPURA!The Best Hash Tempura

on the Island!Sun-Thu 8am-10pm • Fri-Sat til 11pm

Okazuya open daily from 8am

SEKIYA’S RESTAURANT& DELICATESSEN

Serving Hawaii for 75 Years!

www.SekiyasRestaurant.com

2746 Kaimuki Ave

732-1656ACROSS KAIMUKI H.S.

WHERE TO DINE

Kobe Japanese Steak House1841 Ala Moana Blvd.941-4444

Hinone Mizunone1345 South King St.942-4848

Hifumi Japanese RestaurantChinese Cultural Plaza536-3035

JAPANESE

Z PizzaWard Centre Auahi St. Shops596-0066

Kailua 151 Hekili St.230-8400

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

IchirikiAiea 98-150 Kaonohi St.484-2222

Honolulu 510 Piikoi St.589-2299

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

Curry KingWard Warehouse1050 Ala Moana Blvd. #1400591-8855

Romanos Macaroni GrillAla Moana CenterHookipa Terrace356-8300

Happy Valley Pasta & Pizza3106 Monsarrat Ave.737-0080

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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Valid at Participating Locations:Waikiki (Ala Moana), Hilo, Pearl City, and Windward Mall

Valid at Participating LocationsWindward Mall 235-4467

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

www.ihophawaii.com

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 2/29/12. Must present coupon.

Credit Card Sale Only(With Coupon)

Hong Kong Dim Sum & Regular Menu Items

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

10% OFF(Charge) • 15% OFF(Cash)

Dim Sum & Reg. Menu Dine In Special!

5% OFF(Charge) •10% OFF(Cash)

10% OFF

Celebrating 10 Years!

Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)

5% OFF

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Avenue

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

5%, 10% and lobster special are not to be combined with any otheroffer/discounts/specials. Expires 2/29/12. 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

$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

YAKINIKUMILLION

626 SHERIDAN ST. (behind Walmart) 596-0799SUN-THUR 11AM-MIDNIGHT/ FRI-SAT 11AM-2AM Since 1989

Kalbi Seaweed Soup Kim Chee Chi-Ke Stone Pot Bi Bim Bap

Take $500 OFFyour purchase of $35 or more.

exp. 2/9/12. cannot be combined with other offers/specials. must present coupon. Limit one coupon per party.

• 14 broths • 6 meats • 100 different ingredients

BYOB

951-78782700 S. King St. (near 7-11 at King St./University) M-Th 4pm-12am | F-Sun 4pm-1am

WAIMALU98-020 Kam Hwy.488-8824

WAIPAHU94-256 Waipahu Depot St.

676-2088

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

689-0999www.shirossaimin.com

Dear Hearts and to people in business,

Saimin Havenly Yours,

Shiro ‘the desire to improve is a must’ Matsuo

“When you’ve reached the pinnacle of successBe happy but don’t gloat over itCause that’s when the real battle beginsCompetitors would like to knock your block offThat’s when you have to show what you’re made ofThe guts, the fortitude to endure come what mayTo be complacent is a cardinal sinSomeday you’ll be bypassed and considered ancientDefinitely a has been.”

JAINew Year’s

NOW AVAILABLE!at both locations

Kung Hee Fat ChoyYour choice:

• Crispy Gau Gee-10 pcs

• Chinese Chicken Salad

• Oyster Sauce Chicken with Cake Noodle

$599each

ONLY

4230 Waialae Ave.737-7188 • 737-7288Open daily 10am-9pm

Available for lunch & dinner at Kahala location only

$65.00 per couple

�Fried Shrimp Won Ton �Seafood Soup �Lobster �Fish Filet with vegetable�Golden Seafood Fried Rice �Mango Mochi

The new home of

Ala Moana Center 947-8818

UPSCALE AMERICAN BISTRO PLATE LUNCH

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

951-KING (5464)

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 Plaza922-4702

West, in Ala Moana Cntr-Hookipa Terrace945-3443

KOREAN

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

Sushi Company 1111 McCully Street947-5411

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

Makino Chaya98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100 Sushi Izakaya

2065 S. Beretania St946-7466

Sakura Terrace Japanese Cafe1240 South King Street 591-1181

Choon Chun Chicken1649 Kalakaua Ave.447-4492

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

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

Lunch $11.95Kids $7.50 (Ages 5–12)

Dinner $15.95Kids $9.00 (Ages 5–12)

Reservations Recommended*Free parking available at First Hawaiian Bank

BuffetSpecialsBuffet

Specials

Celebrate Your Valentine’s Dinner with Hawaii’s Best EntertainerMelveen Leed, Singing Romantic Love Songs

Special Four-Course Dinner • First Seating: 5pm • Second Seating: 8pmTuesday, February 14th

Starter Grilled Pork Tenderloin Satay with Thai Peanut Sauce and Cucumber Salad

Compliment with a glass of Sparkling Chandon “Riche”

Choice of Appetizer Combination Appetizers Platter (Minimum Two People) Fresh Oyster On Ice with Lemongrass Garlic Mignonette Smoked Salmon Pate Terrine with Rainbow Vegetables

Roasted Butternut Squash and Lobster Bisque Smoked Duck Breast Carpaccio Salad with Tangerine Vinaigrette

Japanese Eggplant & Zucchini Soufflé (For Vegetarian) Compliment with a glass of Pinot Gris Heger Or Pinot Noir Au Bon Climat

Choice of Entrée Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass with Lobster Reduction

Steamed Chinese Style Fresh Onaga with Ginger & Shiitake MushroomGrilled Mongolian Style Colorado Lamb Chops with Merlot Demiglaze

Asian Style Braised Kurabuta Pork Osso Bucco and Baby Vegetables Deconstructed Grilled Beef Tenderloin Wellington

(add $25 for Kobe Beef)

Grilled Vegetable Wellington with Spicy Tomato Basil SauceCompliment with a glass of Chardonnay Trefethen

Or Meritage Sterling Vineyards “VC”

DessertChef Chai’s Signature Dessert Sampler

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

Buy onedinner entree,

receive 2nd entree

50% OFFvalid Sun, Mon & Tues

Expires 2/14/12.

Special GuestJake

ShimabukuroFeb. 5 & 27

MELVEEN LEED

$69.95 Per Person

$24.95 Additionalwith Wine Pairings

3579 Waialae Avenue737-8820

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

High Qualityat Affordable Prices!

CHIRASHISPECIAL14.95CHIRASHISPECIAL14.95

Outrigger Reef on the Beach • 2169 Kalia Road •

923–2277Valet parking available

BEACH FRONT DINING

Celebrate Valentine’s Week

at the Ocean House

call for reservations today!

98-150 Kaonohi St. • Tel: 486-5100

*Menu and prices subject to change.

1 Coupon per group. Must have valid ID. Not combinable with other discounts.Discounts off regular adult price. No online or photo-copied coupons. Must purchase beverage. Excluding Valentine’s Day. Expires 2/17/12

KAMA‘AINA SPECIAL!

20% OFFLUNCH & DINNER

BIRTHDAY SPECIAL!FREE BIRTHDAY MEAL FOR ANY AGEWith Family & Group LUNCH & DINNER 20% OFFMust have minimum party of 4. One Birthday coupon per party of 4. Coupon validon actual birthday, ID required. Not combinable with other discounts. Discounts offregular adult price. No online or photo-copied coupons. Must purchase beverage. Expires 2/17/12

*Menu and prices subject to change.

WHERE TO DINE

Pho My Lien98-150 Kaonohi St.488-4900

VIETNAMESE

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

THAI

3660 on the Rise 3660 Waialae Ave.737-1177

PACIFIC RIM

SHABU SHABUHanaki RestaurantManoa Marketplace2756 Woodlawn Drive988-1551

Keo’s Thai Cuisine2028 Kuhio Ave.951-9355

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

OKAZUYA

Shabu Shabu King2700 S King St.951-7878

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

Saigon Pearl1430 Kona St., #101955-7888

MEXICAN

Yakiniku Million626 Sheridan St.596-0799

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

Nuuanu Okazuya1351 Nuuanu Ave.533-6169

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hen asked what makesNuuanu Okazuya unique

from other localokazuyas, owner Mark

Kitagawa mentions thefood … along with other characteris-tics of the homey eatery.

“We’re open seven days a week andwe take plastic — Visa, Mastercardand debit cards,” Kitagawa says. “Wealso specialize in fishcakes.”

Established by the Nagamine fam-ily about 30 years ago, NuuanuOkazuya is well known for its localand Japanese “comfort food,” accord-ing to Kitagawa, who was born andraised in Hawaii and has been in thefood and beverage industry for morethan 20 years.

“I noticed a decline in okazuyas(Japanese delicatessens) in Honoluluthat I grew up with and I wanted tokeep that tradition going,” he says ofhis motivation to partner with theNagamines in 2007. “We feature foodthat I grew up with.”

Nuuanu Okazuya provides cus-tomers with a wide-ranging menu,which can be found on the eatery’swebsite, nuuanuokazuya.com.However, manager Johnathan Mosleynotes that not all items listed aremade daily.

“Our menu gives you an idea of theextent of what we cook,” he says.“On any given day, you’ll see some ofthat, but it’s not necessarily the same

day after day.”In addition to its variety of fish-

cakes — available with ingredientssuch as salmon ($1.25), shrimp andonion ($1.25) and vegetable ($1) —Nuuanu Okazuya also is known forits Furikake Chicken Katsu ($3.50),Kobu Maki ($2.15) and Andagi(prices vary).

“I have 80-plus flavors of andagithat I make,” says Mosley, referringto choices such as GermanChocolate, Macadamia Nut and LiHing Mui.

“Johnathan constantly makes newflavors of andagi,” adds Kitagawa.

Andadog ($1) — similar to a corndog — is another customer favorite.

“Andadog comes in three options:spicy, sweet mustard or traditional,”Mosley says.

Musubis also are ordered fre-quently at the eatery, which pro-vides traditional Spam ($1.50) andnori (80 cents) musubis, as well asmore unique creations, includingthe ever-popular Shrimp TempuraMusubi ($2.15) and Fried RiceMusubi ($1.25).

“Right now, we have three flavors(for our Shrimp Tempura Musubis)— sweet chili, sweet mustard andteri miso,” Kitagawa says.

Other customer favorites are theeatery’s saimin — available in small($4) and large ($4.75) sizes — as wellas Kimpira Gobo ($2.50).

The majority of items on NuuanuOkazuya’s menu are a la carte, withthe exception of Daily Bento ($6),which comes with rice, an omelet,Spam, Big Island Portuguesesausage, fish, furikake chicken andKabocha pumpkin slice or KimpiraGobo. Kitagawa says that individualsalso have the option of ordering cus-tom bentos. Plate specials ($7.85) —featuring mac salad, two scoops ofrice and a choice of entrées such asCurry Chicken Katsu, HamburgerSteak and Teriyaki Beef — are avail-able as well.

No meal is complete withoutdessert, and Kitagawa notes that theeatery provides unique choices forits customers.

“We have Lilikoi Bars, LemonBars, Carrot Cupcakes, Energy Barsand Assorted Cookies,” he states.“They all come from my cousin onthe Big Island, so you won’t be ableto find these here in Honolulu.Energy Bars are extremely popular.”

These desserts, which aren’t listedon the eatery’s menu, cost about $5.

Most of the orders at NuuanuOkazuya are takeout, according toKitagawa, who says that cateringorders are available.

“We have a small catering menulisted on our website, but if customerswant to do a small catering function,we work with them, as far as whatthey want on the menu,” he says.

orderoftheday

Manager Johnathan

Mosleyhard at

work.

Furikake Chicken Katsu($3.50), Mac Salad

($1.25), Chow Fun ($2)and assorted sushi

Large Wonton Min ($5.25)

Nuuanu OkazuyaWhere: 1351 Nuuanu Ave., HonoluluCall: 533.6169Hours: Monday-Friday, 5 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, 5:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Sunday, 7 a.m.-1 p.m.Website: nuuanuokazuya.comNotes: Street parking available

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