Hawaii Dining Out August 19, 2012

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Lance, Irene and Iris Yafuso arethe reasons behind Larry’sdelicious treats, which includeBear Claws, Jelly Doughnuts,

Peach Cream Cake, Parfaitsand an assortment

of cookies.

There’s something for everysweet tooth at Larry’s Bakery,where old-time classics aremaking a comeback this week.See Page 4 | Leah Friel photo

Getting the jump on The Edge of Waikiki’s new offerings | 7Superb September specials unveiled at Pho My Lien | 12

ALSO:Hot after a Reuben

sandwich | 2

Dessert’sOn Us

Thick, juicy and undeniably fill-ing, the Reuben sandwich holdsits own as a top pick for the rav-

enously hungry. Packed within twoslices of grilled rye bread lies a perfectcombination of meat, cheese and sauer-kraut, which slowly but surely lures inthe heartiest of appetites.

As a self-proclaimed fanatic of thisparticular patty melt, I am sending mygratitude to the genius creator of thissandwich (rumored to be either ReubenKulakofsky, a Lithuanian-born grocerfrom Omaha, Neb., or Arnold Reuben,the German owner of the once-famousReuben's Delicatessen in New York).Whoever it may be, thank you for shin-ing light into the sandwich stratosphere.

This week, forget the prim and properwhen it comes to dining etiquette, becausewith the Reuben the messier the better! So,here we go! Let's get ready to get down anddirty as I take on the Reuben Sandwich atthe following Ono, You Know establish-ments!

Kakaako KitchenThis local hot spot opened its doors for

business in 1995 on Waimanu Streetbefore moving to its current location inWard Centre in March 2000. Twelveyears later, Kakaako Kitchen continues tobloom with upscale cuisine at a reason-able price, while always incorporatingfresh, local ingredients when available.

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner,Kakaako Kitchen keeps it real with itsKakaako Fried Rice, Chicken KatsuCurry, Grilled Honey-Shoyu MarinatedPork Chops, Mixed Island Barbecue andmore. Believe me, my mouth is wateringalready. But on a mission to get messy, itwas all about a deli counter favorite —move on over, ham and cheese sandwich,let's give a round of applause for the oneand only Reuben Sandwich ($12.99), fea-turing thinly sliced and tender pastramiwith melted Swiss cheese and sauerkrautmixed with a special Thousand Islandsauce on grilled swirl rye bread.

“We make our own Thousand Islandsauce and mix our own sauerkraut, andmaybe that’s why this particular sandwichhas a lot of fans,” says general managerBilly Bal. “I know a lot of people whocome back all the time to order this, sothat says a lot about the sandwich.”

Then have your choice of greens, friesor mac salad to complete your meal. “We

serve a straight-up local-style mac salad,”Bal adds. “The mac salad paired with thesandwich is unreal. It’s the best combina-tion ever!”

You might want to ask for an endlesssupply of napkins with this savory sand-wich, as it just oozes with its onolicioussauce and tender slices of meat. To put itsimply, Kakaako Kitchen’s Reuben

Sandwich is finger lickin’ good!

Kakaako KitchenWard Centre, Ground Floor

1200 Ala Moana Blvd.596.7488

Above: The editor is ready to chow down with abite of Kakaako Kitchen’s Reuben Sandwich.

Right: Kakaako Kitchen’s Reuben Sandwich($12.99)

By Alana Folen | Photos by Leah Friel

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DINING OUT//COVER STORYLARRY’S BAKERY

story byALANA FOLEN

photos byLEAH FRIEL

I t’s a sweet family affair at Larry’s Bakery onLawehana Street in Salt Lake, where thisrenowned establishment is consistently buzzing

with loyal customers on a sugar high. Larry’s Bakeryfirst opened its doors in the 1960s at its original loca-tion in Waimalu Shopping Center, then owned andoperated by Larry Yafuso, who perfected the art ofbaking at Dunwoody baking school in Minnesota.Today, you’ll find his children Iris and Lance Yafusospearheading the bakery, along with the rest of theYafuso clan.

“My dad passed away in 1979 from a massive brainaneurysm,” Iris says. “It was hard on the family, but weknew we had to keep the bakery going — my dad wasalways very hard-working, giving and courageous. Healways said to keep up with the times and don’t staystagnant or else you won’t get ahead.”

And with those words and the memory of her fatheralways in her heart, Iris keeps her father’s legacy aliveby scratch-baking classic desserts and pastries, includ-ing apple and coconut sticks, cinnamon twists, andChantilly and Dobash cakes, which the bakery isknown for.

“I’m happy that Larry’s Bakery has been able togrow and prosper. I’m very proudof my children for being able tokeep up with something that theirfather started — in fact, doingmore than what he did,” says Iris’mother, Irene Yafuso. Irene willturn 80 years old in a couple ofweeks, but remains forever young,spending countless hours at thebakery.

“I come in at 3 every morning,”she states. “I man the oven, frostthe cakes, cook the rice and bakethe pastries in the morning. I’m at

the bakery every day of the week — I have nothingelse to do,” Irene says with a laugh, although sheadmits that working at the bakery keeps her goingstrong.

“This is my family, and I really enjoy working withthem. It’s nice to see my grandchildren helping outtoo,” she says. “I know Larry is smiling down on us. I

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Lance, Irene and Iris Yafuso arethe reasons behind Larry’sdelicious treats, which includeBear Claws, Jelly Doughnuts,

Peach Cream Cake, Parfaitsand an assortment of

cookies.

There’s something for everysweet tooth at Larry’s Bakery,where old-time classics aremaking a comeback this week.See | Leah Friel photo

Getting the jump on The Edge of Waikiki’s new offerings | 7Superb September specials unveiled at Pho My Lien | 12

ALSO:Hot after a

Reubensandwich | 2

Dessert’sOn Us

LARRY’S BAKERYWhere: 4369 Lawehana St., B-2, HonoluluCall: 422.0059Hours: Monday-Friday, 6 a.m.-1 p.m.Saturday, 6 a.m.-noonClosed SundayWebsite: larrysbakery.com

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21 Peach Cream Cake ($8.50-$89.95depending on size)

2 A variety of Larry’s Bakery’sdelectable parfaits ($1.95 each)


just want him to know that we’re doing our best.”Larry’s Bakery initially began as a retail bakery, prior

to transforming into a wholesale bakery for 10 years.Most recently, the establishment reverted back to retail,and business is doing better than ever.

“We are fully stocked with pastries every morning;we’re running out of space,” Iris explains. “But we can’tcomplain. Starting tomorrow (Monday), we’ll also beadding a handful of items to the menu.”

These items that she speaks of are actually made withLarry’s original recipes from the early 1950s, which,according to Iris, are all transcribed in perfect script in hismany handmade cookbooks.

So, be ready to satisfy your sweet tooth withPineapple Boat ($1.65), Peach Cream Cake ($8.50-$89.95 depending on size), Bear Claws ($1.20) and JellyDoughnuts ($1.50).

“We’ve gained so many new customers and havereconnected with loyal customers throughout the years,and a lot of them remember my dad’s old recipes, sowe’ve decided to bring them back,” Iris explains.

Pineapple Boat features a flaky turnover with a jelly-filled crushed pineapple center, brushed gently with asugar glaze. Iris describes this tempting Larry’s Bakeryclassic as something you won’t find anywhere else.Peach Cream Cake is another dessert that many cus-tomers have been begging for. It features a fluffy whitechiffon cake and a decadent custard cream frostingintertwined with the sweetest bits of peaches. BearClaws are the epitome of must-have bakery delights —a Danish dough filled with almond paste and sprinkledwith roasted almonds. Lastly, Jelly Doughnuts are irre-sistible to all palates as they feature a signature dough-nut oozing with strawberry jelly and topped off with adash of powdered sugar.

“We always listen to our customers, and they wantedthese classics back, so here they are,” Iris says with asmile. “I don’t think anything has totally changed — per-

haps a tweak here and there, but everything is from mydad’s original recipes. My hope is to stick with his oldrecipes and give them a bit of modern flair. To keep upwith the times, we’ve taken old recipes and have turnedthem into something new.”

Enter Larry’s Bakery’s parfaits, which also will hit themenu tomorrow. Parfaits are priced at $1.95 each and areavailable in alluring flavors of red velvet, chocolate fudge,peach cream, haupia, chantilly, white chantilly, dreamcake and haupia dobash.

“What we’ve done is we’ve taken all the flavors of ourcakes and turned them into parfaits. Now you can haveyour own mini cake in a cute little cup and not feel soguilty — they’re perfect for parties,” Iris states, noting thatyou must special order the parfaits a few days in advance.

And breaking the “cookie-cutter mold,” Larry’s Bakerybreathes new life on your typical cookie ($1-$6 each)with a plethora of hand-decorated designs and custom-made photo cookies.

“We have been selling cookies for a while, but we’vereally started to offer a lot more variety and styles to gowith every occasion,” says Iris.

As the years go on, blood, sweat and tears have beenpoured into Larry’s Bakery, and for the Yafusos, manningthe bakery is a simple way of honoring the man who hadgiven them so much.

“Knowing that I’m working to help keep my dad’slegacy alive really helps me wake up early every morningand keeps me motivated,” Iris says. “It’s exciting. A fewweeks ago we also started selling our products atMomilani Farmers Market at Momilani CommunityCenter in Pearl City on Fridays from 3 to 7 p.m.

“My father has had a great impact on my life and thelives of many others. I just hope he’s happy.”

Yes, once everything is said and done, the sweetestblessing of all is a father’s legacy that will live on forever.

DINING OUT//COVER STORYLARRY’S BAKERY

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3 Kylie Lum and Bryce Yafuso4 Assorted Cookies ($1-$6 each)5 Jelly Doughnuts ($1.50 each)6 Bear Claws ($1.20 each)


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By Ali Resich

At Yakiniku LuluRara —Keeaumoku Street’s newestKorean eatery — you’re in

for all the char-grilled goodnessthat comes along with yakiniku-style dining, in which customersgrill their own meats and vegeta-bles at the table. This cozy littlerestaurant features meals priced at$9.99 or less, to ensure you’re get-ting top-quality meats at an afford-able price.

While most patrons love tothrow a strip of their favorite cut onthe table top and grill away —LuluRara’s selection includesSeasoned Beef, Short Rib, BeefTongue, Briskets, Pork Belly andmore — owner Sarah Chang sug-gests ordering a few dishes fromthe kitchen as well to supplementyour barbecue experience.

“We do all the work for you withthe dishes that are prepared in thekitchen,” says Chang. As you waitfor those beautiful grill marks toform on your meats, you can get ahead start with a Bulgogi Bowl($7.99, lunch special). Sumptuouspieces of Korean-style barbecuedbeef and hot rice give this dish itsextreme craveability.

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of grilled sensations that fills theair, yakiniku establishmentsreally know how to turnup the heat. That’swhy Chang rec-o m m e n d sadding some ofthe kitchen’sc o l d - n o o d l edishes to yourrepertoire, asthey are perfectfor cooling off.

“Since it is veryhot in Hawaii, customerslove the cold noodle dishes.They’re nice and refreshing,” saysChang. A must-have is the SpicyCold Noodle ($9.99) bowl, filledwith buckwheat noodles and anarray of meats, vegetables and anegg, as well as a hint of spice.

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By Alana Folen

Take a step over the edge into avast world of eclectic cuisineat The Edge of Waikiki.

Perched next to Sheraton WaikikiHotel’s Infinity edge pool, this signa-ture pool bar was inspired byWaikiki’s A-listers of yesteryear.Here you’ll find a vibrant, adult-onlyatmosphere offering up “Vint-Edge”cocktails and so much more.

According to Sheraton Waikiki’sexecutive sous chef Brett Villarmia,The Edge of Waikiki recently show-cased its new and improved menuabout three weeks ago, which pres-ents diners with “Hawaiianized-Americano” cuisine.

“What we’re doing is takingclassic American food and intro-ducing local ingredients and a littlebit of island flair. We’re steeringaway from the bar/pub-style cui-sine,” he says, noting that The Edgeoriginally played off of a Tex-Mexdining concept.

Headliners off the new menu,include Chilled Rice Noodle Salad($14), Fire Grilled Hamburger“Paniolo” ($14), Buffalo ChickenHoagie ($14), FBI “from the BigIsland” grilled flat bread longboard($15) and Chef D’s Ahi Poke grilledflat bread longboard ($16).

“We introduced a new style of cui-sine here — we made it a little moresexy,” Villarmia explains. “We havethe best pool in the world, whichoverlooks Waikiki beach, so wewanted to bring the food up to thatsame level.

“Our Chef D’s Ahi Poke longboardis a must-try,” he adds. “Instead ofyour traditional pizza we feature arectangular flat bread. This one istopped with diced Hawaiian ahi,‘Poke’ aioli, Hirabara spinach andred onions. For dessert, you have to

try our Island Fruit Bowl withAlmond Float ($10), a refreshingdish of pineapple, watermelon,strawberries and berries.”

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P izza. Just the word can make your tastebuds tingle. There’s a plethora of pizzaplaces out there, so it’s easy to pig out

on the popular pies (or daintily nibble on aslice) — unless, of course, you’re vegan.Sure, you can request no cheese, but what’sthe fun in that?

Zpizza has a vegetarian-friendly solution:vegan cheese. Yes, and there’s not a bit of dairyinvolved (go to zpizza.com for a list of ingredients).

The pizzeria’s Berkeley Vegan ($12.95 small,$23.95 large and $26.95 extra large) comes with

a regular or whole wheat crust (gluten-freecrusts are available for small only) topped withmarinara sauce, vegan “cheese,” veggie burgercrumbles, zucchini, tomatoes, mushrooms,red onions and bell peppers. It’s colorful,

healthy and dairy-free — a vegandream come true.

“That’s really what all the veganpeople order,” says owner CesarLlarenas. “They also canchoose gluten-free crust witha choice of toppings andvegan cheese.”

That’s right, veggielovers. There are 20-some-thing different pizzasoffered on the Zpizzamenu, but if you don’t seeexactly what you’re craving,why not build your own?The possibilities are prac-

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What’s not to like aboutShiro’s Saimin Haven? Thewalls of the famed family

eatery are covered with the art workof dozens of keiki who recreate theirfavorite bowl of steaming noodles incrayon. Next to those are the collec-tion “best of” winners plaques andthe inspirational messages thatremind us we won’t be here forever,so we might as well enjoy somesaimin while we still have time.

Filling stomachs for more than 40years, Shiro’s has a menu for every-one, which includes 64 types ofsaimin, plate lunches, sandwiches,burgers, bentos, deserts — and yes —pupus. After all, what is a big bowl ofbroth and noodles without somethingto nibble on between or before slurpsof tangy broth?

The choices are large including,Pork Adobo ($3.90),Teri Beef ($3.55),

Crispy Gau Gee ($2.40) and Wonton ($2.25), Chicken Katsu($3.55), Mochiko Chicken ($3.55)and the all-new Crispy Pork Belly($3.90). Picking out a favoriteamong the list is hard to do, evenfor Shiro’s son-in-law, Aaron Lee.When asked, Lee picks out six ofseven items that go perfectly withthe dish made famous by his leg-endary father-in-law. You think

the label is a stretch? Don’t.Shiro Matsuo, who was a cookfor Gov. John Burns, wasinducted into the HawaiiRestaurant Association Hall of

Fame in 2008. At the time,Gov. Linda Lingle des-ignated MatsuoHawaii’s Statesman ofHonor.

Sadly, Matsuo isn’twith us any more. He

passed away in May at theage of 93 and was fit enough to driveuntil February of this year. The three

restau-rants carry on his name and his out-look on what makes good local din-ing: Good food at good prices that isgood for the entire family. A saiminhaven? Indeed. The pupus are goodtoo, especially with tailgating seasoncoming soon. The Hot Dog and SpamMusubi platter costs $20, and theChicken Platter is priced at $27 for 15people and $45 for 25.

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Hot Dog and Spam MusubiPlatter ($20)

Pork Adobo ($3.90), TeriBeef Stick ($2.35) and CrispyPork Belly ($3.90)

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Buffets are the perfectplaces to try new foodswithout spending tons ofmoney on an entree, andFive Star InternationalBuffet, founded in Japanin 2003 by Noriyuki

Kato, is the perfect place for anyone whowants five-star Japanese, Hawaiian andWestern food in a comfortable atmos-phere in the heart of Waikiki.

Conveniently located in RoyalHawaiian Center on the third level ofBuilding C, Five Star InternationalBuffet also has friendly service and rea-sonable prices. The lunch buffet foradults is priced at $19 and $12 for chil-dren 5-12 years old. Dinner costs $48 foradults and $24 for children 5-12. (Lunchand dinner are free for children 4 andunder.)

There’s no doubt that happy hour spe-cials are a favorite on Oahu, and a la carteitems are available here during happy

hour from 3 to 5 p.m. Some of the stand-out drinks available at the establishmentare Mojito and Blue Hawaii — bothpriced at $8.

Japanese cuisine ranges fromTempura to Braised Pork Soybean andSteamed Pumpkin, while Western influ-ences are evident in Smoked Salmon,Pizza and Steak.

For those wishing to experience theHawaiian cuisine of the Islands, Five StarInternational Buffet also offers GrilledFish, Seafood Salad and Poke. And itwouldn’t reflect Hawaii’s melting-potreputation without dishes from India,Korea and Vietnam.

Chef Yasushi Kawai and staff prepareexcellent dishes for all to enjoy — about30 dishes during lunch and 50 to 60items during dinner.

With all these choices, it can be hard todecide what you want on your plate, butthat’s where we come in, Dining Outreaders.

No good buffet is complete withoutPrime Rib, and Five Star InternationalBuffet does it right. The meat is tenderand juicy, and sliced up for individualservings.

There also is a great selection ofseafood dishes such as Baked Oystersserved with a creamy mushroom sauce;Miso Butterfish marinated for one day ina mirin and soy sauce mixture beforebaking (the top sauce is tamamiso madewith miso paste and egg); Seared Ahiwith a spicy homemade gochujang(Korean-style hot sauce); and SeafoodDynamite that houses scallops inside of acrab, imitation crab and cheese mixture.

Lucky we live Hawaii! And thatmeans fresh fruit is in abundance. Theestablishment capitalizes on this goodfortune by offering fresh, sweet fruit forall to enjoy. It’s a great ending to a spe-cial dinner and a fresh pick-me-up duringthe warm lunch hours.

Often at buffet establishments, desserts

are overlooked because of the abundanceof great main dish options, but the dessertselection at Five Star International Buffetis not only delicious, it’s pleasing to theeyes as well. Customers can choose fromFruit Tart, Chocolate Mousse Cake,French-style Vanilla Cheesecake,Blueberry Cheesecake and CoconutCream Cake. And each dessert is the per-fect size, so you can try them all!

The restaurant in Hawaii is the firstlocation outside of Hokkaido, Japan, forFive Star International Buffet, which hasacclaimed success at four locations in theLand of the Rising Sun.

According to the staff, the Hawaiieatery differs from those in Japan byfeaturing as much locally grown andraised meats, produce and seafood aspossible every day.

It’s rare to find gourmet items in abuffet, but here customers are treated toan international gourmet assortment ofgood eats.

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1 Kylene Cadiz, AngelaHanna and Asia Pang enjoydelicious bowls of pho.

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PHO MY LIEN

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Seeking out specials at Pho My LienEven though I don’t live in

Aiea, I’ll take a drive fromEast Oahu to Westridge

Shopping Center any day of theweek to get my fill of Pho MyLien’s irresistible Vietnamese fla-vors. From the freshness of ingre-dients that burst out of every plateto the unbelievably affordableprices, it doesn’t get any betterthan owner and chef Lien Bui’shomemade cooking.

“The food is so fresh,” agreeslongtime friend and businesspartner Walter James. “Shemakes it all right in front of you.”

Bui and husband Tommy Danghave been on the restaurant scenefor 10 years now, and have gainedpatrons from everycorner of the Islandalong the way.When their eaterymoved fromWaikiki to Aiea in2010, devotees did-n’t hesitate to fol-low the aroma offresh pho all theway to KaonohiStreet.

And hungry din-ers everywhere —including James andI — will frequent the restaurantmore than usual next month toindulge in all of its Septemberspecials.

Once you’ve found the cozyspot, you have permission to getlost in the Vermicelli Special forSeptember ($7.99), which fea-tures a bottomless bowl of vermi-celli noodles topped with freshcucumber, mint, sliced carrot,

bean sprouts and a choice of pork,beef or chicken. Rounding out thedeal are two spring rolls that pres-ent an addicting crisp and goldenshell.

“That’s a lot of good food,”says James.

Shrimp Papaya Salad withSummer Roll ($7.99) is anotherSeptember feature that presents ahealthy dose of shredded greenpapaya salad — so crisp and

refreshing — as well as a summerroll filled with veggies, shrimpand noodles. A sprinkling ofpeanuts tops off the flavors.

Both the Vermicelli Special andShrimp Papaya Salad are takenover the edge when enjoyed withBui’s delicious house sauce.

Fried Rice with Shrimp($9.99) also will heat up nextmonth’s specials menu with amix of peas, carrots, egg, shrimp

and Jasmine rice that wonderful-ly combine with soy sauce, salt,garlic and a touch of sweetnessfor that fried-rice flavor youknow and love.

“Yea, the shrimp is my favorite.That rice is delicious,” addsJames. That makes two of us.

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Shabu Shabu HouseBy Nicole Kato

At Shabu ShabuHouse, customerstake their meals

seriously, and it’s no won-der why. From the curry tothe shabu shabu, thisestablishment does every-thing right.

For David Toguchi andIris Yafuso Toguchi, theynormally snag a counterseat at Shabu Shabu House,conveniently located onKapiolani Boulevard. Why,you may ask? “That waywe don’t have to share apot,” says Yafuso Toguchiwith a smile. “And he

won’t eat all my vegeta-bles.”

Dining Out was lucky tocatch these regulars forlunch one day, and YafusoToguchi says if it was upto her, she’d be here atleast once a week ... atleast. “The atmosphere isnice, and everyone walksout full and satisfied,” sheadds.

David Toguchi: “I rarelyeat vegetables, but here Ieat all of them. It’s becauseof the ponzu sauce. I usual-ly get the Shabu ShabuHouse Special Set ($11.95lunch; $15.95 dinner). You

get two different things —pork and beef. ”

Iris Yafuso Toguchi:“The Kobe Washugyu($35.95) is good, too. Andyou can choose white orbrown rice — I choosewhite rice. And I like theginger sauce. Everythinghere is so healthy and deli-cious. My brother is a veg-etarian and he gets theVegetarian Shabu ShabuSet ($11.95 lunch). There’ssomething for everyone,and even kids love it. But,no matter what, you have totop it off with the KonaCoffee dessert!”

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780.3115 and 626.5368.

David Toguchi and Iris Yafuso Toguchi enjoy lunch at Shabu Shabu House. | Nicole Kato photo

SHABU SHABUHOUSEWHERE1221 Kapiolani Blvd.,HonoluluCALL597.1655HOURSMonday-Saturday,11 a.m.-2 p.m. (Lunch, last seating 1:30 p.m.)5-10 p.m. (Dinner, last seating 9:30 p.m.)

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KITCHENINSIDER

Who or what inspires you as a chef/man-ager/owner? Chef Walter Schiess and ChefSiegfried Wiegand from Kapiolani CommunityCollege have inspired me. As mentors, they’veshown me the joy and the passion found in cooking.

What is your favorite dish on the menu?Why? Bone-in Ribeye cooked medium rare isa favorite of mine. This dish showcases the fla-vor from the bone and the marbling is fantastic.

What is your favorite ingredient to workwith? Why? My favorite ingredients to utilizein my cooking are pork belly that is braised

and char siu. I love the fat in these particularmeats, and besides, pork is my wife’s favoritemeat.

Is there a dish that you create that’s noton your menu, but available upon request?Oxtail stew with pork lardon, red wine, andmirepoix. It is only served at my home uponrequest.

What are your culinary goals? What doyou hope to improve on? My goals are toexceed the quality expectations of Ruth’s ChrisSteak House, and keep getting better and better.I also hope to visit with our guests in the diningroom to make their experience all the morespecial. I would love to see even more localsenjoy Waikiki Beachwalk.

NAME: LEIGHTON MIYAKAWATITLE: EXECUTIVE CHEFTRAINING/EDUCATION:

• Food service management AOS degree, Kapiolani Community College

• Culinary Arts AS degree, Culinary Institute of America, New York

Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenesat your favorite restaurant? Well, muchcredit goes to the many chefs, owners and

managers who work diligently day in and day outto make sure Hawaii’s diners have a top-notchdining experience.

This week, Dining Out got the inside scoopsfrom Ruth’s Chris Steak House Waikiki executivechef Leighton Miyakawa, who gave us a littletaste of Ruth’s Chris and shared just what fuelshis culinary drive.

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Max’s of Manila isknown for its deliciousManila-style Filipino

cuisine, including its signatureMax’s Fried Chicken.

Located in Dillingham (nearCostco Iwilei) and Waipahu, it’salso family-friendly, clean, andthere’s plenty of parking.

There’s also a cateringmenu for private partiesor takeout.

Some of the popularcatering menu dishes areLumpiang Shanghai(half-pan $57.50, full-pan $112.95), PancitPalabok (half-pan$39.95, full-pan$78.95) and, of course,Max’s Fried Chicken(half-pan $53.95, full-pan $107.95).

Lumpiang Shanghaiis a traditional Filipinoegg roll with a pork andvegetable filling, andserved with a sweet-and-sour sauce. A half-

pan of this all-time favorite appe-tizer consists of eight orders for atotal of 128 bite-sized pieces, andthe full pan is 16 orders for a totalof 156 pieces.

Pancit Palabok is a traditionalnoodle dish featuring a thickerrice noodle, ground pork andsquid, a seafood base sauce, andtopped with ground chicharron(fried pork rind), fried garlic,boiled eggs and green onions. Ahalf-pan order feeds about 20people.

Then there’sMax’s FriedChicken (half-pan$53.95, full-pan$107.95), which isserved with a bananaketchup dippingsauce. Seasoned in asecret sauce, thechicken is deep-friedfor a crispy exterior,and is tender, juicyand flavorful inside.The half-pan order

has four whole chickens choppedinto 24 pieces.

Other customer favorites areLechon Kawali (fried porkbelly), Kare-Kare (oxtail beefstewed in a peanut sauce), PancitBihon (stir-fried rice noodle) andCrispy Pata (crispy pork shank).

For private parties, theWaipahu location can seat up to200 people, and the Dillinghamrestaurant can seat up to 150 peo-ple, including a private room for20 people. For parties of 40 peo-ple or more, the food is servedbuffet-style. Table linens, anLCD projector and screen, andmicrophone and speaker also areavailable.

Founded in 1945 by MaximoGimenez, a Stanford-educatedteacher who befriendedAmerican soldiers stationed atQuezon City at the time, Max’sstarted as a cafe for the troops toeat, drink and hang out. Initiallyserving chicken, steak anddrinks; it was the chicken createdby Gimenez’s niece Ruby thatbecame an instant favorite andcontinues to be today. Since then,Max’s of Manila has expanded toeight locations in the U.S., two inCanada, two in Dubai and morethan 120 in the Philippines.

It’s party time atMax’s of Manila

• Chicken Salad w/Ori-ental Dressing

• 4 TYPES OF DIM SUM(BBQ Pork, Chive Dumpling,Pork Hash, Seafood Dumpling)

• Beef & Broccoli• Kalua Short Ribs• Stir-Fried Assorted Vegetables• Minute Chicken Fried Noodle• DESSERT: Almond Float

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WHERE801 Dillingham Blvd. (next to Costco Iwilei)

Waipahu Shopping Plaza94-300 Farrington Hwy., Suite F-1

CALL951.MAXS (6297)

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HOURSDilinghamMonday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 9p.m.Saturday and Sunday, 10:30 a.m.to 9 p.m.

WaipahuMonday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.Sunday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Max’s Fried Chicken (half-pan$53.95, full-pan $107.95)

Photo courtesy of Max’s of Manila

KEO’S THAI CUSINE

WHERE 2028 Kuhio Ave.,HonoluluCALL 951.9355HOURS Open daily,5-10 p.m.

In 1977, Keo Sananikone,owner of Keo’s Thai Cuisineinvited a prince to his newly

established restaurant. Thisprince has been dining at Keo’sfor more than three decadesand is a hit with each guest.No, I’m not talking about anyof Thailand’s royalty, but ofSananikone’s Evil Jungle Prince,a dish he created, which hasenjoyed fame and novelty amongtourists, celebrities and locals.

“Everybody in the wholetown has tried to copy thisdish. According to our customers,Evil Jungle Prince is the bestright here,” says general managerPaul Sananikone.

Evil Jungle Prince beginswith a base of Keo’s savorycurry, which mixes a fantasticblend of coconut milk, basil,red chili, and a few other herbsand spices. Served over bambooshoots, cabbage and red peppers,Evil Jungle Prince can beaccompanied with chicken, beef,tofu or seafood and prices rangefrom $12.95 to $16.95. Thesynthesis in the seafood optionis superb as the fish, scallops,shrimp and calamari absorbthe flavor of the hot or mediumcurry.

“This dish was featured inBon Appetit magazine when

we (Keo’s) were voted bestThai restaurant in America,”adds Sananikone. “When yousay Big Mac you know it’sMcDonald’s, and when yousay Evil Jungle Prince youknow it’s Keo’s.”

Dinner with a prince

Evil Jungle Prince ($12.95-$16.95) | Chris Fleck photo

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When Yogurstory hit theHonolulu dining scene in2010, customers were imme-

diately drawn to it ― and the restaurantcreated quite a buzz. In both its creativefood that utilizes a variety of influences,and its classy and comfortable atmos-phere, Yogurstory offered somethingtruly different.

Although it first began as primarily aplace for brunch and yogurt, there’s alot more to Yogurstory these days. Infact, Yogurstory has got a little bit ofeverything ― breakfast, brunch, lunch,dinner and drinks.

Executive chef Andy Dalan describesYogurstory’s cuisine as “local style,with a little bit of California.”

Some of the most popular dishesinclude Prime Rib Loco Moco ($14.95)and Hurricane Rice Bowl ($13.95),which Dalan says is a twist on thepopular Korean dish bibambap. Itfeatures kimchee and bacon fried rice,fresh vegetables, prime rib and apoached egg.

Also try Ahi Dragon Style ($17.95),with avocado crab crust, a spicy srirachasauce, tomato salad and furikake rice.Other tasty items include appetizersNinja Nachos ($9.95), which has spicygrilled chicken, cabbage, edamame,

green onion, sweet potato and jalapeno,with a sriracha salsa on the side, andSpiked Cold Tofu ($7.95), which featuresfresh tofu with sea salad, green onionand tomato ― all drizzled with ajalapeno yuzu soy sauce.

For many customers, Yogurstory’sselection of waffles ― all of whichwere created by Dalan ― is reasonenough to visit the restaurant. “Thewaffles have just been a hit,” Dalansays, adding that they are great foreither breakfast or dessert. “At night,we have people who come just for the

Yogurstory has been around just less thantwo years, and in that short time, it hasalready managed to reinvent itself. What

began as a small venture has expanded into a full-service, multi-pur-pose restaurant. “We started off a frozen yogurt cafe/brunch place,”executive chef Andy Dalan explains. “And it totally transformed into a

breakfast, lunch, dinner, late-night and pupu bar restaurant.”

“Because of our location andour atmosphere, we didn’t wantto just do brunch,” he says. “Wewanted to expand.

“When we opened, our conceptwas trying to make it like an L.A.type of cafe,” he says. Beforeopening, Dalan took a trip to L.A.with the restaurant’s founder tocheck out restaurants and break-fast cafes.

“It was just eating for twodays,” he says of the trip. “We wouldgo to about five restaurants in oneday, and just check out the trends.”The group came back to the Islandswith a range of unique flavors andinspiration to launch Yogurstory.

The elegant, yet welcoming atmos-phere at Yogurstory also boasts an

L.A. chic, with high ceilings, stunning lighting, and wall art and décor scat-tered across the dining room.

“We wanted to be different, and offer what Hawaii didn’t have,” he says.At the same time, Dalan, who was born and raised here in Hawaii, derives

a lot of his culinary inspiration from island foods. “Local and Asian food —that’s what I cook,” he says. “I also keep up with various other trends.Korean cuisine is a trend right now.” Dalan adds that Keeaumoku, oftendubbed “Koreamoku,” is the perfect place to cook up Korean-influenced dish-es. He also experiments with Filipino, Japanese and Chinese flavors.

Dalan has 20 years of experience in the restaurant industry, includingworking as a pastry chef at Roy’s Restaurant and a stint at Formaggio. Dalandraws on his experience as a pastry chef to create some of Yogurstory’ssweeter items including the ever-popular waffles.

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ONYogurstory815 Keeaumoku St. #105,Honolulu

942.0505

Brunch, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.Dinner and Pupus, Sunday-Wednesday, 5 p.m.-midnightThursday-Saturday, 5 p.m.-2 a.m.

1 Bacon and Choi Sum Chow Fun($8.95)

2 Ahi Dragon Style ($17.95)

Executive chef Andy Dalan

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That’sENTERTAINMENTAT CHAI’S ISLAND BISTRO | ALOHA TOWER MARKETPLACE

Chai’s Island Bistro is famousfor its award-winning PacificRim cuisine and renowned

local entertainment. Located in AlohaTower Marketplace, the restaurantprides itself on creating feasts for thesenses as Chef Chai Chaowasareedraws from a bounty of Hawaii’s har-vest — from both land and sea. Andwhile every night of the week is a greatopportunity to pay a visit to Chai’sIsland Bistro, you won’t want to missNathan Aweau as he takes the stagethis Friday from 7 to 9 p.m.

“Nathan Aweau is one of myfavorite entertainers,” Chaowasareesays. “He has an amazing voice, espe-

cially with the song Lei Manoa. It’s myall-time favorite.”

Aweau is a celebrated, award-win-ning singer and was named “MaleVocalist of the Year” on two separateoccasions. With an affinity for jazz,he also claimed the honor of “JazzAlbum of the Year” for his albumtitled Bass Etude, which focuses onthe electric bass. In addition tothese accomplishments, Aweau alsois remembered for his role in thelocal music group Hapa. In 2005,Hapa released an album, Maui,which climbed up the BillboardMagazine’s World Music Chart andpeaked at No. 7.

Aweau’salluring vocalsBY ALANA FOLEN

Nathan Aweau | Photo courtesy of Chai’s Island Bistro

waffles,” he says. The Red Carpet($9.95) waffles continue to be one ofthe most popular. But don’t miss outon Dolce De Leche ($9.95), a decadentjoy that features pecan pretzel crunch,caramel, dolce sauce, caramelizedbanana and whipped cream.

Not only has Yogurstory expandedits menu, but it also offers specialevents on the weekend. Every firstSaturday, the restaurant transforms intoa lounge at night, complete with a DJ,dancing and drink specials. Fridaynights during dinner, the restaurantplays host to live entertainment. Inthe future, Yogurstory hopes to expandits entertainment ventures.

Yogurstory also features specialdishes on Friday and Saturday fordinner. “Right now, one of the disheswe are doing is chow fun, but ourtwist is to add other, different ingre-dients.” Recently, the restaurant createdBacon and Choi Sum Chow Fun($8.95).

“We kind of changed it up,”Dalan says of the dish. “Locals arefamiliar with that noodle, but theydon’t usually have it with theseingredients.”

Changing things up seems to bethe status quo for Dalan and Yogurstory.And luckily for customers, Dalancan’t seem to keep his creativeenergy still. He says that Yogurstory

will continue to offer different specialsand introduce new menu items.Although there are no set plans, Dalanhinted that they may come out with adessert menu ― which could alsoinclude different types of waffles ―in the near future. “We want to keepthe customers excited and keep themcoming,” he says.

3 Ninja Nachos ($9.95) 4 Spiked Cold Tofu($7.95) 5 Dolce De Leche ($9.95)

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HukilauMy relentless search for another ah-maz-

ing Reuben led me to Hukilau. Located rightin downtown Honolulu in Executive Centreon Bishop Street, this upscale Hawaiian platelunch-style eatery gives diners much morethan your “typical” plate lunch. In fact, hereyou'll find — get this — a one-of-a-kindHouse Smoked Big Island Beef PastramiReuben ($12).

At first glance it appears to be like anyother Reuben, however, the secret to this oneis all in the meat. According to executivechef Jason Takemura, Hukilau only utilizesits house-smoked pastrami.

“We bring in Big Island beef briskets,brine it for 12 days and smoke it in-house,”Takemura says. “We infuse our own fla-vors through our own brine, and the smokethat we use is a mix of kiawe and applewood chips.”

If that alone doesn’t entice you, then Idon’t know what will. Any fan of a Reubenwill go crazy over this one. It’s served on

marble rye bread with a Russian dressing,sauerkraut and Swiss cheese.

Takemura says Hukilau’s Reuben sand-wich has only been on the menu for sixmonths, but has already proven to be a hitwith the lunchtime crowd.

“We usually only prepare it during lunch,but if someone requests the sandwich fordinner, we can prepare it for them,” he adds,noting that the dish also comes with frenchfries, sweet potato fries or Nalo greens.

Take it from me, it only takes one bite ofHouse Smoked Big Island Beef PastramiReuben and you’ll be hooked on Hukilau.

HukilauExecutive Centre

1088 Bishop St.523.3460

Wailana Coffee HouseI’m notorious for being nocturnal, and

thanks to Wailana Coffee House I’ve beenable to cure my cravings at such bizarre

hours of 3 or 4 a.m. when the rest of theworld is sound asleep. Open at all hours ofthe day or night, Wailana Coffee House,located in the heart of Waikiki, is home toyour American and local culinary favorites.

And there are just some things that tasteridiculously ono in the wee hours of themorning: one of them being Wailana’sCorned Beef Sandwich. Priced at $9.35,server Sylvia Noneza says this Americanclassic is extremely popular with patrons.Served hot, Corned Beef Sandwich definescomfort food, and is served with home-made corned beef, sauerkraut, melt-ed Swiss cheese and ThousandIsland dressing nestled withintwo pieces of toasted ryebread. A slice of pineapple, apickle, tomato and lettuceare presented as additionalgarnish offerings, and aside of french friescompletes the meal.

“It’s our corned

beef that really stands out because it’s madefresh in the restaurant,” Noneza explains.

And just when you thought that the flavorscouldn’t get any better, they do when youcapture the flavor of the Thousand Islanddressing in every bite. The taste is a force tobe reckoned with, making Wailana CoffeeHouse an absolute winner in my book.

Wailana Coffee House 1860 Ala Moana Blvd.

955.1764


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1 Wailana’s Corned BeefSandwich ($9.35)

2 Hukilau’s House SmokedBig Island Beef PastramiReuben ($12)

3 Jason Takemura withHukilau’s House SmokedBig Island Beef PastramiReuben

4 Sylvia Noneza withWailana’s Corned BeefSandwich

5 The editor takes a littlebreak as she fills up herstomach with KakaakoKitchen’s ReubenSandwich ($12.99).

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Above: Cook Jeff Masui with Special Spicy Tuna Bowl Inset: Special Spicy Tuna Bowl ($7.50)

1 | Mike, Ava, Cheryl and Isabelle Perez 2 | Doreen and Sharissa Miyasato 3 | Sherrie Pena, Bridget

Perrault and Samantha Barncastle 4 | Anne and Teal Salvador

Genki Sushi

As Hawaii’s premier kaiten-style sushiestablishment, Genki Sushi has 14 loca-tions in the Islands — nine on Oahu, two

on Maui, one on Kauai and one on the BigIsland. Kaiten is the signature style of Genki,meaning all 60 of your sushi favorites are easilyaccessible via a revolving conveyor belt. Thisform of sushi dining was based off the idea pro-moted to create a “fast-food” sushi of sorts. Formore information and hours of operation, call591.5600.

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at the old Waikiki III TheatresParking available at the Pro-Park locationSeaside Ave. Pay $2 at the Restaurant.

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Atlantis Seafood & Steak2284 Kalakaua Avenue922-6868

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 Marketplace 988-4310

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

Eggs n’ Things343 Saratoga Road923-EGGS (3447)

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

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

Pearl City - Times Sq. SC 486-4467Kaneohe - Windward Mall 235-4467Hilo - Prince Kuhio Plaza 959-2600

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

IHOPWaikiki - 1850 Ala Moana Blvd 949-4467Waikiki - Kuhio & Lewers 921-2400

Camellia Buffet930 McCully St.951-0511/0611

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Brasserie

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Plan Your Next Special Event at

Elegant, Informal Dining

545-11151115 Bethel Street

www.brasserieduvin.com

Flexible Reception, Lunch, Brunch & Dinner Menus. Perfect for Weddings,

Birthday, Office & Holiday Parties.

3441 WAIALAE AVE

LIVE Seafood Oyster Bar

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780-3115 • 626-5368

10%OFF ENTIRE

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OPEN DAILY 10:30am-8:30pm

Bento • Take-Out Mix Plate • CateringAsian Mix

Offer expires 8/25/12

SPECIAL OF THE WEEKSPECIAL OF THE WEEK

An “air”larious dining experience with ono food and FUN balloon art!

943-8885 OXTAIL SOUP!946 Coolidge St. (across Moiliili Long’s)

Mon-Fri: 10am-8pm • Sat: 10am-3pm • Sun closed

$6.95reg. $8.25

CHICKENKATSU

LOCO MOCONOW SERVING EVERY FRIDAY

Azuki Turnover

August SpecialsAugust SpecialsAugust SpecialsAugust SpecialsMatcha Azuki Cake & Azuki Turnover

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25¢ from every Kokua Pac sold will be donated to the Kapi`olani Medical Center for Women & Children’s Campaign for Hawaii’s Children. *Restaurant price $9.30. Prices slightly higher at Kahului. Available 8/1/12 - 9/30/12.

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Kissaten88 Piikoi St.593-1200

WHERE TO DINE

A Catered Experience94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd.677-7744

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

Five Star International BuffetRoyal Hawaiian Center, Bldg C, Level 3.380-9300

Hee Hing Restaurant 449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Ave.738-8666

Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant111 N. King St.521-8268

Golden Duck4230 Waialae Ave., Kahala737-7188

1221 S. King St.597-8088

Little Village Noodle House1113 Smith St.545-3008

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

Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine 590 Farrington Hwy.692-9880

CATERERSMakino Chaya98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

Cafe Central999 Bishop StreetFirst Hawaiian Bank Building306-9284

ALA MOANA HOTEL 3rd Floor • 410 ATKINSON DRIVE • 942-7788Lunch: Mon – Fri 11am – 2pm • Sat – Sun 10am – 2pm • Dinner: 5:30pm – 10pm

Now Available thru 9/30/12Freshly Baked by Royal Garden(No Preservatives added)Dim Sum Served at Lunch Daily


Teriyaki Chicken $7.95Teriyaki Combo (Steak & Chicken) $10.95Fish of the Day $7.95North Shore Garlic Shrimp $9.95

NEW MENU & SUSHI BAR!

Includes Miso Soup,Salad, Rice and Japanese hot teaNot valid with other offers or promotions.Gift Cards Available

BLUE HAWAII SUSHI BAR & RESTAURANT

Early Bird Special 4-6pm

1140 Kuala St. (Next to Babies R Us) Pearl City | 456-2128Sun-Thurs 10:30am-9:00pm | Fri-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm ODORIKO

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Lunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11am–5pmDinner. . . . . . 5pm–12am (Midnight)

808-923-7368King’s VillageShopping Center2400 Koa Ave.

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Bring this Ad in and receive10% off your food only

(not combinable with other offers/specials/discounts/kama‘aina rates)

“Committed devotion to serving authentic Japanese taste & hospitality”Celebrating 40 years!

Kama‘aina Lunch& Take Out Menu

Early Bird SPECIAL

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923 KEEAUMOKU ST.955-3388Best Cantonese Cuisine

OPEN DAILY:10am — midnight

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

SUMMER SPECIALS!

Ja Jiang Mein

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Won Ton Mein

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1006 KAPAHULU AVE. 739-5000

DINNER SERVED TUES-SUN FROM 5PM

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WHERE TO DINE

Panda Cuisine641 Keeaumoku St.947-1688

Royal Garden Chinese RestaurantAla Moana Hotel, 3rd Floor410 Atkinson Drive, 942-7788

Henry Loui’s2850 Paa St.833-3728

Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square, 524-1628

Seafood VillageStreet Level, 2424 Kalakaua Ave., #102971-1818

JJ Bistro & French Pastry3447 Waialae Ave.739-0993

Kaka‘ako Kitchen Ward Centre1200 Ala Moana Blvd.596-7488

Kenny’s Express Hawaiian BBQRoyal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 2nd floor922-9333

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

Mandalay (The)1055 Alakea St.525-8585

Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant5724 Kalanianaole Hwy.377-5566

FAMILY DINING

Dean’s Drive Inn45-773 Kam Hwy., Kaneohe247-1300

Asahi Grill Ward515 Ward Ave., #204593-2800

Asian Mix1234 South Beretania St.521-1688

Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square by Times Supermarket

524-1628

Excludes Set Menus; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, CharSiu & other specials. 5%, 10% and lobster specialnot to be combined with any other offer/discounts/specials. Expires 8/31/12. 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 11 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 8/31/12. Must present coupon.

Lobster $1299with purchase of Full Price EntreeValid 5-10:30pm

Lobster$1299

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


One coupon per order. Cannot be combined with other offers. Expires 8/31/12

Pearl Cityby Wal-Mart455-6805

Kahala Mall738-5696

(KOZO)

Moiliili 951-5696

(KOZO)

Keeaumokuby Wal-Mart946-5696

(KOZO)

Pearlridge483-6805

36 pcs.(Inari 12 pcs/

Futomaki 24 pcs)

Ala Moana CenterHo‘okipa Terrace

808.356.8300

Queens’ MarketPlace Waikoloa Beach Resort

808.443.5515

www.macaronigrill.com

something new. something classic.Open Daily 11am - 10pm

Happy Hour Daily in the lounge

3pm - 6pm

Vino Thursdays 25% Off Bottles of Wine

Bring this ad in for a Complimentary Dessert**With the purchase of two entrees.

Maximum 2 coupons per table.$8.00 Value. Expires 8/31/2012.

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KUKUI GROVE (808) 632-2450

LAHAINA (808) 661-0333

MAUI MALL (808) 873-7776

OAHU:ALA MOANA 942-9102

AINA HAINA 373-4033

EWA TOWN CENTER 683-1003

KANEOHE 247-9595

KAPAHULU 735-7700

KAPOLEI 674-4227

WAIAU 485-0227

WAIKELE 678-3180

WARD CENTER 591-5600

OTHER ISLANDS:

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.

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WHERE TO DINEKit N Kitchen1010 University Avenue942-7622

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

Pagoda1525 Rycroft St.948-8356

Restaurant Epic 1131 Nuuanu Ave.587-7877

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

Plaza Cafe(inside Best Western - The Plaza)3253 N. Nimitz Hwy836-3636

Opulicious946 Coolidge St.943-8885

Shiro’s Saimin HavenWAIMALU98-020 Kam Hwy. • 488-8824WAIPAHU94-256 Waipahu Depot St. • 676-2088EWA BEACH SHOPPING CENTER 91-919 Fort Weaver Rd. • 689-0999

Shore Bird RestaurantOutrigger Reef on the Beach922-2887

Tony Roma’sWAIKIKI1972 Kalakaua Ave. • 942-2121AIEA98-150 Kaonohi St. • 487-9911

Wailana Coffee House1860 Ala Moana Blvd.955-1764

Zippy’s Call the one nearest you

Willoughby’s(inside Ohana Honolulu Hotel) 3401 N. Nimitz Hwy837-5932

Max’s Of Manila94-300 Farrington Hwy

801 Dillingham Blvd.951-6297

FILIPINO

202 Merchant Street (corner of Merchant & Alakea)M-F 10am-4:30pm / Sat-Sun 12:30pm-4:30pm

50% OFF2nd Shave Ice

of equal or lesser valueexp. 8/23/12. Must present coupon

Fresh & Tasty Azuki Beans, Taro, Custards, Mochiballs & more!

Custard LoversAzuki Lovers

Ice Forest • 383-1824

Purchase a Signature Shave Ice and receive

After 33 years, ON ON at McCully has closed.Mahalo for your Support and Patronage. But you can stillfind the Wongs at Aina Haina Chop Suey, serving

the same good ol’ local Chinese Food, Family Style!

Aina Haina Chop SueyAina Haina Shopping Center373-1303 or 373-4632

15% OFFDine-In or Take-Outw/coupon. Excluding special

menus. Exp. 9/15/12 find $5 coupon at onohawaii.com


“Best Singer willreceive their Picnic

on the House!”Chef/OwnerRussell Siu

Sept. 30th, 2012 • 6:30pm Served Family Style • $35++

BYOB • No Corkage Fee~Reservations:

[email protected]~Kaka‘ako Kitchen

Ward Centre

Picnic on the LanaiPicnic on the LanaiAll Things Soy with Song

Check www.facebook.com/KakaakoKitchen for complete menu

All Things Soy with Song

$1 OFFAny Breadpurchases over $4

Must present coupon • exp. 8/23/12

DAILY BREAD SPECIALSMONDAY Ciabatta TUESDAY Rustic Kalamata Olive Bread WEDNESDAY Sundried Tomato CheesebreadTHURSDAY Foccacia DereccoFRIDAY Walnut RaisinSATURDAY Hamakua Farms Mushroom BreadSUNDAY Buckwheat Fig

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988-43102752 Woodlawn Dr. • Manoa Marketplace

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

NOW OPENMONDAYS!

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 8/24/12

2028 Kuhio Avenue Dinner 5:00pm - Closing

www.keosthaicuisine.com

WAIMALU98-020 Kam Hwy.488-8824

WAIPAHU94-256 Waipahu Depot St.

676-2088

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

689-0999

www.shirossaimin.com

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It should take priority over having fun,

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Join Chef Russell Siu’s

Wednesday & Thursday Sept. 19 & 20 • 6:00pm

Cooking Class

VichyssoiseBay Scallop and

Crab Meat RisottoHatcho Miso

Glazed Salmon withPickled Maui Onions

Tiramisu

INCLUSIVE OF TAX &GRATUITY, PREPAID

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

$65

Cooking demonstrations are always a sell out!

In fact, class will be held on two days! You will be

served each course alongwith a wine pairing.

SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE

Buy one dinner entrée, receive 2nd entrée

50% OFFvalid Sun, Mon & Tue with ad Expires 8/28/12.

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

Jerry Santos& Hula

RobertCazimero

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Special Summer 5-Course Dinner

available Sun, Mon, & Tues Only

$40$15

Per Personadd’l forwine parings

KAPOLEI MARKETPLACE590 Farrington Hwy692-9880

ALL-YOU-CAN-EATDINNER BUFFET

Including

Crab Legs , MayonnaiseShrimp & Many More!

Friday, Saturday & Sunday

$17 .95 perperson Only

PRIVATE PARTIESavailable for

20-300 people

Call for details

Hoku’sThe Kahala Hotel & Resort, Lobby Level5000 Kahala Ave.739-8760

WHERE TO DINETop of WaikikiWaikiki Business Plaza2270 Kalakaua Ave. 923-3877

Stage Restaurant1250 Kapiolani Blvd.237-5429

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

Hy’s Steak House2440 Kuhio Ave.922-5555

Ruth’s Chris Steak HouseRestaurant Row 599-3860Waikiki Beach Walk 440-7910

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

FINE DINING

Plumeria Beach HouseThe Kahala Hotel & Resort, Beach Level5000 Kahala Ave.739-8760 FRENCH

Fine Dining Burgundy1006 Kapahulu Ave.739-5000

Brasserie Du Vin1115 Bethel St.545-1115

Il LupinoRoyal Hawaiian Center922-3400

ITALIAN

Paesano Ristorante ItalianoWaimalu Shopping Plaza98-1277 Kaahumanu St.(across from Safeway) 485-8883Manoa Marketplace2752 Woodlawn Drive 988-5923

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor

restaurantsuntory.com

922-5511

RESTAURANT

SUNTORY


RECEIVE A$6 DISCOUNTon a Second Dinner

OR A$3 DISCOUNTwhen Dining Alone

Must present coupon (No take outs)Not valid with any other discount offers.

Expires 8/31/12

2850 Paa St. (near Airport and 99 Ranch Market) 833-3728

98-150 Kaonohi St. • Tel: 486-510098-150 Kaonohi St. • Tel: 486-5100

*Menu and prices subject to change.

BIRTHDAY SPECIAL!FREE BIRTHDAY MEAL FOR ANY AGEWith Family & Group LUNCH & DINNER 20% OFFMust have minimum party of 4. Coupon valid on actual birthday, ID required. Not com-binable with other discounts. Discounts off regular adult price. No online or photo-copiedcoupons. Must purchase beverage. Expires 8/31/12.

*Menu and prices subject to change.

Receive a FREE

JJ’s Bistro

*Valid on actual birthday w/valid ID

Chocolate Pyramiddessert on your

birthday!*Dinner Menu Only.*Dinner Menu Only.

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. Not valid on Holidays. Expires 8/31/12.

KAMA‘AINA SPECIAL!

20% OFFLUNCH & DINNER

August SpecialsYour choice:

• Crispy Gau Gee4230 Waialae Ave.737-7188 • 737-7288

Open daily 10am-9pm

• Shrimp Canton

$850ONLY

1221 S. King St. • 597-8088

Open Daily 10:30am-11pm

• Chinese Chicken Salad• Oyster Sauce Chicken

w/Cake Noodle(Both available at Kahala location only)

ONLY

each$599

OUTRIGGER REEF ON THE BEACH | 2169 KALIA RD. | 923–2277 | VALET PARKINGOCEAN FRONT DINING

Join the Ocean House in

Celebrating Our 10thAnniversary

—We are celebrating —Our 10th Anniversarythe whole month of August

For a

SPECIAL BREAKFAST AND DINNER

OFFERVisit our website

www.oceanhousewaikiki.com

$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

• Modern Izakaya• Sushi Bar

$9992-Choice Teishoku

$999Available 5:30–6:30pm

Must present coupon • Offer not valid with other specials/discounts

941-6891MON-SAT 5:30PM-12AM | SUN 5:30-11PM | TUE CLOSED | 1427 MAKALOA ST. 941-6891Not valid on Early Bird Specials orwith any other special discounts

10% OFFRegular

Price Items

EXPIRES 8/23/12

After 8pm,

941-9112

All Menu Items $9.99 or less!

915 Keeaumoku St.Open 7 days a week 11 am - 10 pm

Now servingcold noodle

soup

WHERE TO DINEKobe 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. Shops 596-0066Kailua 151 Hekili St. 230-8400

IchirikiAiea 98-150 Kaonohi St.484-2222

Honolulu 510 Piikoi St.589-2299

Romanos Macaroni GrillAla Moana CenterHookipa Terrace 356-8300

Genki SushiAina Haina 373-4033Ala Moana 942-9102Ewa Town Center 683-1003Kaneohe 247-9595Kapahulu 735-7700Kapolei Commons 674-4227Waiau 485-0227Waikele Center 678-3180Ward Center 591-5600

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

Taormina-Sicilian Cuisine227 Lewers St. 926-5050

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

Odoriko Japanese Restaurant2400 Koa Ave.923-7368

Osaka RamenPearl Kai Shopping Center98-199 Kamehameha Hwy. B9488-8836

BOUNTY SEVEN SEAS

Friday & Saturday 5:30 – 9:30 pm

For Reservations

739-8760

AT

THE KAHALA HOTEL & RESORT

www.kahalaresort.com

YASAAASSofthe

SEAFOOD BUFFET


Original Coupon required. Not valid on retail items orbottled beverages. One discounted item per coupon.Not combinable with any other offer. No cash value.Exp. 8/31/12.

$100

TOMATO BISQUEOR CLAM CHOWDER

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

with purchase of any entreé$100

TOMATO BISQUEOR CLAM CHOWDER

with purchase of any entreé

10% OFF4369 Lawehana St. (across Target in Salt Lake) | OPEN Mon - Fri 6AM - 1PM

www.larrysbakery.com or find us on

Coupon required. Expires 8/24/12.

Sat 6AM - 12PM

✁

Chocolate Brownies (Single Pack)

Ph: 677-7744 www.acateredexperience.com

Full Service Catering & Event Planning

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

BENTO $11.95Reg. $15.95CHOICE of TWO:

• (2) Big Shrimp & (2) Veg. Tempura• Chicken Katsu• Chicken, Beef or Pork Teriyaki• Miso Butterfish• Chicken Kagaage

SHRIMPSPECIAL$9.25Reg. $11.95

• (3) Big Shrimp • (2) Veg. Tempura• Tsukemono• Miso Soup & Rice• TeaINCLUDES: MISO SOUP, TOFU, GYOZA, SALAD & TEA

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

Large 1/3 lb.Beef Burger

or Teriyaki Burger

Curly Fries &“All You Can Eat”

Salad Bar!10:30 AM to 10:30 PM

$860

PRESENTS

WAIKIKI’S HOTTESTLATE NIGHT HAPPY HOUR

INCREDIBLE SPECIALTY COCKTAILS & FOOD

HANDCRAFTED COCKTAILS $7VINO $5

WELL DRINKS $6ITALIAN BEER BUCKET $14

LA DOLCE VITA

EVERY THURS – SUN10:30PM – 2AM

ROYAL HAWAIIAN CENTER • VALIDATED PARKINGWWW.ILLUPINO.COM • 808.922.3400

Try Our Famous Saimin!

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

www.SekiyasRestaurant.com

Try Our Famous Saimin!“The Neighborhood’s Favorite Local Style

Saimin Served in a HotHomemade Soup”

2746 Kaimuki Ave

732-1656ACROSS KAIMUKI H.S.

SEKIYA’S RESTAURANT& DELICATESSEN

Serving Hawaii for 77 Years!

2012

WHERE TO DINETanaka of TokyoEAST, in King’s Village 922-4233CENTRAL, in Waikiki Shopping Plaza922-4702WEST, in Ala Moana Cntr-Hookipa Terrace945-3443

KOREANSushi King2700 S. King St. 947-2836

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 Street 947-5411

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

Sakura Terrace Japanese Cafe1240 South King Street 591-1181

Yoshi1427 Makaloa St. 941-6891

Yakiniku Million626 Sheridan St.596-0799

Red House In Honolulu835 Keeaumoku St. #I-101 B944-0088

Yakiniku LuLuRaRa915 Keeaumoku Street941-9112

MEXICANWahoo’s Fish TacoKahala • 4614 Kilauea Ave.732-9229Ward • 940 Auahi St.591-1646

488-8836PEARL KAI SHOPPING CENTER

Try Our Spicy

98-199 KAMEHAMEHA HWY #B9SUN - THUR 10:30A - 10:00P / FRI - SAT 10:30A - 10:30P

Must present coupon, Not combinable with other specials. Limit one coupon per person. Exp: 9/1/12

HAPPY

HOUR

5pm– Close

12oz Beer

$2 TAN TAN RAMEN

4 Pc GYOZA(w/ purchase of a regular meal)

2 Pc Shrimp Tempura

(w/ purchase of a combo)

FREE!FREE!

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

Sakura SpecialDinnerOnly$18

2 choices:Sashimi, Tempura,Saikoro Steak, TeriyakiChicken, Grilled Salmon

Includes: Rice, MisoSoup, Side Salad & 2 small dishes.


telephone: 942.8194open daily 11:00 a.m. - 10:15 p.m.www.phuketthaihawaii.com

FREE CRISPY NOODLE APPETIZERwith any entree purchase.

*Expires 9/30/12. One coupon per table. Not valid with any other coupon. Must show coupon.

1960 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 109, Honolulu, HI 96826www.mccullysc.com • Ample Parking Available in Basement off Pumehana Street

WHERE TO DINE

THAI

New Violet’s GrillKapalama Shopping Center1210 Dillingham Blvd # 8841-8535

Keo’s Thai Cuisine2028 Kuhio Ave.951-9355

Shabu Shabu House1221 Kapiolani Blvd597-1655

The Ocean House Restaurant2169 Kalia Rd., Outrigger Reef Hotel 923-2277

SWEETSIce Forest 202 Merchant Street383-1824

Nuuanu Okazuya1351 Nuuanu Ave.533-6169

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

Adega Portuguese1138 Smith Street566-5909

OKINAWAN

SEAFOOD

PORTUGUESE SHABU SHABU

Crab City3441 Waialae Ave.780-3115626-5368

SHOR American Seafood GrillHyatt Regency Waikiki Beach2424 Kalakaua Ave.923-1234 ext. 59

OKAZUYA3660 on the Rise 3660 Waialae Ave.737-1177

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Pho My Lien98-150 Kaonohi St. 488-4900

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BOWLED OVER WITH FLAVOR AT OSAKA RAMEN

For nearly a year, Osaka Ramen has attracteddiners from around the island with its qualitycuisine that is made fresh, served in large por-tions and priced to match any budget. Withhearty ramen dishes, superb combinationplates and tasty appetizers all available for

well under $10 each, owners Michelle Huang andZhen Wei Lin offer up tasty selections at an incred-ible value.

The eatery is located at Pearl Kai ShoppingCenter in Aiea, and accommodates up to 52 people— making it an ideal destination for a relaxingmeal, pau hana snack or family get-together.

Spicy Tan Tan Ramen ($7.50, $9.75 with a gyozaset) is a customer favorite, offering asesame-flavored broth containing spicypork, cucumber, bamboo shoots and a“secret” ingredient that ties all the boldflavors together with each bite.

Tonkotsu Ramen ($7.25) is anotherpopular soup dish, as it is “cooked along time,” allowing the flavors thatemanate from the sliced char siu pork,bean sprouts, garlic, egg and corn to sim-mer together. Miso Ramen ($6.50) repre-sents one of the menu’s best values, with a light butflavorful broth that pairs perfectly with the comple-mentary fresh chili garlic (available on each table)that diners are encouraged to add to any item for anextra kick of flavor.

“The Miso Ramen ispriced very reasonably, andit’s a very popular dish,”Huang says.

Osaka Ramen also isknown for its combinationdishes, including Mochiko Curry Combo ($9.25)that, like all available curry combos, includes misoramen soup, gyoza and fried rice. Chicken KatsuRamen ($8.95), as well as other ramen combos,also include fried rice and four pieces of gyoza.

And, as the summer days continue to heat up,Huang also recommends Cold Noodle ($7.25)

as a “perfect dish to cool youdown on a hot day.” The

offering includes a bed ofcold ramen noodles with

a tangy sesame sauce aswell as pork, bean sprouts,

crisp cucumber, egg and redginger.

In honor of the restau-rant’s first anniversarynext week, OsakaRamen now serves

Salt and Pepper Shrimp($9.50), which features asweet garlic flavor and is pre-sented on a bed of char siufried rice. And, as a special intro-

ductory offer for loyal DiningOut readers, the new dish isavailable through the next twoweeks for just $7.50.

The new shrimp dish, aswell as tasty appetizers —

including Gyoza ($3.50 for six pieces), SpicyChicken Wings ($3.50 for four pieces), Deep FriedWhole Garlic ($2.95) and the Spicy Menma ($3.50)— provide a perfect complement to Osaka Ramen’s

nightly Happy Hour Special. From 5 p.m.to closing every evening, all 12-ouncebottled beers are on special for just $2each.

“The gyoza is very popular; we makeit fresh in the morning for lunch, and

again in the afternoon beforedinner,” explains Huang.

“You can taste the freshvegetables in every bite.”

Planning a party or spe-cial event? Osaka Ramencan help with a variety ofparty platters starting at$19.99 with choices of

Chicken Katsu, SpicyChicken Wings, Fried Noodles

and more.

STORY BY KYLE GALDEIRA t PHOTOS BY LAWRENCE TABUDLO

OSAKA RAMENWHERE: 98-199 Kamehameha Hwy., #B9, Aiea

CALL: 488.8836HOURS: Open daily, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

Gyoza ($3.50, sixpieces)

Cold Noodle ($7.25)Spicy Tan Tan Ramen($7.50)

Salt and Pepper Shrimp(two week introductoryDining Out special$7.50)

Owners Michelle Huang and Zhen Wei Lin


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