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Regal Diner recentlyadded a medley of sweetcreations to its repertoire,including cake doughnutsand specialty doughnuts,all made fresh from itsbakery.

Now’s the time to grab your passport

and discover the diversity of fla

vors and

restaurants at McCully Shopping

Center’s “A World of Cuisines”

celebration this month.

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Happy Sunday, Ono readers!Feeling a little crabby this morn-ing? I am. But for all the right

reasons and with a great big smile acrossmy face. This week, it’s time to pay trib-ute to my all-time favorite crustacean —crab! Yes, I’m hooked on this particularcatch. Come on, when you have a wholecrab or a mountain of crab legs sittingbefore you, it’s pure and utter delight.And once you crack through the shell,working your way to the meat, whichyour teeth just sink into — it’s completebliss!

So, enough talk, let’s dive right into asea of adventure as we explore the manydifferent crab offerings at the followingOno, You Know establishments. It’s a crabinvasion that’s worth sampling. One rec-ommendation: Bring on the towelettesbecause if you’re as passionate about crabas I am, you’ll need them!

Kit n KitchenCreating the perfect cui-

sine, Kit and May Yiu,owners of Kit n Kitchen,blend exhilaratingEuropean fare with edibleworks of Asian art. Stop byon any given day duringlunch or dinner and you’llbe bombarded by the num-ber of hungry patrons tak-ing in the renowned allur-ing entrees, many of which

are prepared by May herself.The menu here suits even the most

indecisive diner. Yet when it’s crabyou’re after, the choice is simple.

“We have a special dish that you haveto pre-order a day in advance, and that’sSingapore Spicy Crab,” says Kit.

One word: delicioso. Singapore SpicyCrab ($58.99) is a sight to behold — itdefinitely commands attention. Imaginea bed of flavorful long rice completewith a medley of vegetables, savorytomatoes, just the right amount ofshrimp flavor, garlic and onion, toppedwith a magnificent whole Dungenesscrab! Yes, it’s just as impressive as itsounds!

“It’s then seasoned even more withSingapore-style spicy sauce. However,you can request for mild or mediumsauce as well,” Kit explains. “SingaporeSpicy Crab is popular for many specialoccasions and it can generally feed up tofour people.”

So, take in this amazing dish, and whocares if your hands get messy, right? Weall know when it comes to crab, themessier the better!

Don’t forget, Kit n Kitchen added anOwl Menu to its repertoire, encouraginglate-night dining from 9 p.m. to mid-night, nightly. This new menu highlightsmany of the traditional menu’s offeringsin addition to a collection of brand newdishes for your dining pleasure.

Kit n Kitchen1010 University Ave. Varsity Center

942.7622

Hy’s Steak HouseLove is always in the air at Hy’s Steak

House. No matter the time of year,hearts and appetites are pouring out apassion for its exquisite cuisine.

Located on Kuhio Avenue, Hy’sdelivers the best signa-ture selections of USDA

prime beef andkiawe broiled

steaks, along with decadent seafoodspreads, amid a warm and romanticatmosphere.

Most recently, craving a flavor of thesea, it seemed like the most opportunetime to relish in Hy’s avant-gardeAlaskan King Crab Dinner (1-and-a-half pounds, $89.95). This royal feastpresents you with the most tender ofmeat accompanied by savory drawnbutter and a kick of lemon. The mealalso comes complete with your choiceof potato or rice and vegetables du jour.

“Guests can order the Alaskan KingCrab a la carte as well if they wish,

Above: The editor can’t wait to indulge in Kit nKitchen’s Singapore Spicy Crab ($58.99)Right: Hy’s Steak House’s Alaskan King Crab(photo courtesy of Hy’s Steak House)

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DINING OUT • COVER STORY • MCCULLY SHOPPING CENTER

Since opening its doors inAugust 1986, McCully shop-ping Center serves as a mecca

for international dining, while alsocatering to all of your wants andneeds with its many specialty shopsand stores. And to celebrate its con-tinued success, this 35,290-square-foot outdoor complex will celebrate“A World of Cuisines” all monthlong, paying homage to the diversespread of multi-ethnic restaurantsscattered throughout the shoppingcenter.

“To go along with the many ethnicgroups that visit McCully ShoppingCenter, we have a variety of differentestablishments that focus on cuisinefrom all over the world. These restau-rants meet the tastes of all palates,”says McCully Shopping Center’smarketing director Terri Hansen.

“We like to call ourselves a ‘littleTokyo’ because we cater to both thelocal market and the visitor marketrespectively,” she adds. “We havevisitors from Canada, New Zealand,Australia, Asia, etc. The ConventionCenter also is nearby, so we see a lotof business clientele from across theglobe. We get those individuals whowork in Waikiki as well, and we havea great international market com-prised of students who attendUniversity of Hawaii, TodaiUniversity or HPU. McCullyShopping Center is very convenient-ly located.”

So whether you’re stirring up anappetite for Vietnamese, Chinese,Thai, Japanese, fast food or localgrinds, McCully Shopping Centernever disappoints. Also, delightyour sweet tooth with an exoticblend of refreshing smoothies, bub-

ble tea drinks and alluring “snowice” desserts.

To submerge ourselves in theeclectic array of dining options thatspan all borders, Dining Out eagerlystopped in on a few of the restaurantsfeatured in “A World of Cuisines,”including Curry House CocoIchibanya, Fook Yuen ChineseSeafood Restaurant, Hot Pot Heavenand Regal Diner. Other participatingrestaurants include Pho 777Vietnamese Restaurant, Bistro A Un,Phuket Thai, Taco Bell/Pizza Hut,Yotteko-Ya, Coffee or Tea? andSnow Factory.

“During our event we just encour-age you to come and dine at ourshopping center and experience thedifferent cuisines that we do have,”Hansen says. “This month, weexpect to see a nice increase ofpatrons. We have a steady clientelehere, but we want to expand it, sothose who don’t usually come out toMcCully Shopping Center can takepart in all the fun.”

Fook Yuen, a long-standing eateryin McCully Shopping Center hasbeen in existence for 21 years andhighlights premier, authentic

1960 Kapiolani Blvd., Honolulu • 955.7373 • McCullySC.com

MCCULLY SHOPPING CENTER

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Regal Diner recentlyadded a medley of sweetcreations to its repertoire,including cake donuts andspecialty donuts, all madefresh from its bakery.

Now’s the time to grab your passport

and discover the diversity of fla

vors and

restaurants at McCully Shopping

Center’s “A World of Cuisines”

celebration this month.

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Nathalie Walker photo

Un-pho-gettable options for vegetarians | 10IHOP drops prices, but keeps signature taste | 16

ALSO:Craving more than a pinch of crab | 2

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1 Head chef Kwan Biu Leung with Live Whole Lobster 2 Whole Peking Duck ($39) 3 Steamed Fish (seasonal price)

STORY BY ALANA FOLEN • PHOTOS BY NATHALIE WALKER

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Chinese cuisine, such as WholePeking Duck ($39), Steamed Fish(seasonal price) and succulent LiveWhole Lobster (specially priced at$10.99 with the purchase of an a lacarte item) with your choice of gin-ger onion sauce, black bean sauce,or salt and pepper seasoning.

Curry House Coco Ichibanya isanother longtime favorite amongdiners, and is known for its zestyJapanese curry selections, boastingmost-alluring entrees of ChickenCutlet Curry with Spinach andCheese ($9.58) and Chicken CutletCurry with Corn ($7.54), amongothers.

A relatively newer eatery to graceMcCully Shopping Center is HotPot Heaven, your go-to hot spot forall of your hot pot cravings. Withvarious broths and more than 80items to choose from, it’s simple topersonalize any meal to your liking.

“The most requested broths areThai ($8.99), Seafood ($9.99) andMushroom ($9.99),” Hansenexplains, adding that the top hot potingredients comprise of beef, pork,shrimp wonton, Chinese cabbage,enoki mushrooms, choi sum, cab-

bage wrap, shrimp and pumpkin.Regal Diner fans also will be

happy to note that Regal Bakery hasrecently been added to the ever-pop-ular establishment. According toHansen, the bakery has been openfor about a month now and featuressweet nothings galore. Cake dough-nuts, original doughnuts and special-ty doughnuts — they have it all.

“It’s truly a melting pot of flavorsthat we’re happy to be able to show-case through ‘A World ofCuisines,’” Hansen shares. “Andwhile dining you can enter-to-win aNapa Valley getaway!

“To enter, simply drop off yourentry form at any participating mer-chant. For additional chances to winand earn Hawaiian Miles, attachyour receipt dated July1-31 fromany of our merchants along with anadditional entry form and yourHawaiian Miles number,” sheexplains.

The lucky winner will explore twoof Napa’s most historic features —the vintage rail cars of the Wine Trainand The Napa River Inn and HistoricNapa Mill, a world-class urban desti-nation in the heart of California’sbeautiful wine country — for a spanof three days and two nights.

“Napa is known for its wine andextraordinary cuisine, so we thoughtit would be perfect to include in ‘AWorld of Cuisines’ Hansen adds.

“McCully Shopping Center is veryconvenient, parking is always freeand we also have ample parking inthe basement.

“If you’re going out night clubbingin Waikiki, you can stop in for a bite,if you’re meeting with clients you cancome here, and it takes you away fromthe hustle and bustle of downtown. Wealso are quick and inexpensive. All ofour restaurants are within your meansand don’t gouge your pocketbook,”Hansen says with a smile.

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PHUKET THAI

When something old com-bines successfully withsomething new, as in the

case of Asian Mix, the outcome isfresh and exciting. This brand neweatery is adding spice to theSafeway building on the corner ofPiikoi and Beretania streets, whileserving Japanese, Chinese andlocal recipes that have stood thetest of time.

Owner Daniel Leung and histeam of nine chefs bring more than

30 years of experience in the indus-try to their latest endeavor. Suchknowledge and skill has resulted inquick, affordable meals that main-tain their quality and freshness.

Since opening May 8, the cozylocal spot has garnered attentionfor its satisfying Japanese bentosand mixed plates, but Leung saysthere’s a whole menu of exception-al Chinese-inspired a la carte itemsto choose from as well. “One of ourstrongest points is actually our a lacarte items,” he says.

Shrimp with Chili Sauce($10.95) is one the friendly ownerrecommends right off the bat. Thisvelvety dish gets its hint of spicefrom a chili sauce that marries wellwith the slightly sweet tomatosauce that lusciously coats theshrimp. According to Leung, it’sgreat for takeout orders because itwill keep fresh for hours.

While you’re at it, try the a lacarte menu’s Kung Pao Chicken($7.95), which offers a spicy com-bination of chicken, bell peppers,dried chili pepper and peanutstossed in a flavorful, yet lightsauce. “We have a really good

house sauce,” explains Leung.“Every time you come in, you’regoing to have the same taste.” Boththe Kung Pao Chicken and Shrimpwith Chili Sauce have been in theowner’s repertoire for 20 years.

After sampling such freshChinese fare, you’ll want to share itat your next gathering. No prob-lem, since all of the restaurant’s ala carte items are available in partytray sizes for catering. You canshare the Regular ($22) tray among12 people or more, while the Large($32) is good for at least 20.

Before you go, be sure to trysome of Asian Mix’s Japanese andlocal fare as well. MisoyakiButterfish ($8.95) — the best-sell-ing bento — is based on a recipethat manager/chef Douglas Shiraihas been cooking up since 1984.“We filet it — we cut our own por-tions, and the miso sauce … is kindof a secret,” he says with a chuckle.Nothing accompanies the melt-in-your-mouth bento better than a sideof creamy Macaroni Potato Salad($1.75), made fresh daily.

So get into the mix for a freshburst of familiar flavors.

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ASIAN MIX

WHERE1234 S. Beretania St., Shop A-1Bottom level of Safewaybuilding

CALL521.1688

HOURSDaily, 10:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.

1 Misoyaki Butterfish ($8.95)2 Shrimp with Chili Sauce($10.95)3 Kung Pao Chicken ($7.95)

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By Nicole Kato

It’s Midsummer Foodie’s Dream atKaka‘ako Kitchen’s picnic on thelanai happening July 29 at 6:30

p.m., where partons can wine (BYOwine and beer with no corkage fee)and dine in the heart of Kaka‘ako.May’s event completely sold out, somake sure to call or visit the websitesoon to make your reservations.

While customers enjoy specialevents such as picnic on the lanai,they also come back for the greatfood that’s served up daily. DiningOut caught up with BrandiNamahoe and Darlene Kaku one

busy afternoon for lunch as theywere discussing their favoritethings to eat at Kaka‘ako Kitchen.

Brandi Namahoe: “I got theHibachi Chicken Wrap ($8.99).I’m a creature of habit. I get itevery time I come here. It tastesgood, it’s not heavy and I like theflavors. If I don’t get this, I get theChinese 5-Spice Shoyu Chicken($9.19).”

Darlene Kaku: “I’m eating the(fresh catch of the day) Ono withTeri Miso ($14.99). I’ve neverordered it before, but it was verygood. I usually get the Sweet ChiliChicken ($9.19) or the shoyu chick-en. I decided to try something new,and it was good.”

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Stop by Dean’s Drive Innduring lunch, and you’llmost likely see a line going

out the door, which is a goodindication of what you canexpect at this popular Kaneoheeatery. And don’t worry, the linemoves fast, and the food is oh, soworth waiting for.

As a Windward residentmyself, I’ve been a fan fromwhen it first opened six yearsago. The tasty, local-style, gour-met plate lunches are recipes ofchef/owner Dean Mishima, whohas three decades of experiencein the restaurant business. Bornand raised in Kaneohe, Mishimagrew up eating a lot of the foodhe serves today.

It was always his dream to starthis own restaurant, so after 19years as executive chef for LibertyHouse, he decided to pursue it.(Now that I think about it, as a kidmy mom often took us to eat at theoriginal Gazebo at Liberty Housein Ala Moana Center and I remem-ber the food being really good.)

At Dean’s, Ahi Cakes ($9.45mini and $11.45 regular) andTeriyaki Beef Steak ($9.45 miniand $11.45 regular) are the mostpopular menu items. There also

is a combo of the two called Surf& Turf ($11.95). The ahi cake issurprisingly moist, and consistsof round onion, green onion,water chestnut and egg, and isdrizzled with a sweet aioli sauce.The teriyaki beef steak is nicelymarinated in a homemade terisauce, and then charbroiled, cutup into thick pieces and toppedwith a teri glaze. All regularplates include white or brownrice, and a choice of soup, tossedsalad or macaroni salad.

There also areburgers, sand-wiches, a vegetari-an menu, and dailyspecials often with avariety of fresh island fishdishes such as shutome, ono andahi belly. When you order, bewareof the display of cornbread anddesserts on the counter that are toohard to resist. Add a friendly staffto the mix, including Mishima’swife Doreen at the register, andyou’ll definitely be hooked.

From experience, it’s good tocall beforehand to make surethey’re open as the restaurantwill sometimes close for cateringevents. And if you can wait, stepin after 1:30 p.m. to skip out onthe lunch rush.

DEAN’S DRIVE INN

WHERE45-773 Kamehameha Hwy.,Kaneohe

CALL247.1300

HOURSHours:Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.Friday11 a.m.-4 p.m.Saturday closed

1 Surf & Turf ($11.95)2 Cashier Melissa Mishima3 Ahi Cakes ($9.45mini, $11.45 regular)4 Teriyaki BeefSteak($9.45 mini,$11.45 regular)

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Panya’s feast of festive eats By Ali Resich

There’s always a celebrationin order at Panya, where thebistro, bakery and bar’s slew

of gourmet delights, both sweetand savory, are toast-worthy anyday of the week. During the monthof July, you’ll find some extrahelpings of festivity that onlyprove Panya knows how to bringthe party in its own tasty fashion.

You can spice up your next gath-ering with Panya’s Pupu Platter,which is priced at $100 for a 12-portion order ($120 value)throughout July. This scrumptiousplatter presents spring rolls madein-house and served with Thai-style sweet chili sauce, homemadegyoza with ginger garlic vinai-grette and one-bone chicken wingswith sweet and spicy shoyu sauce.For smaller get-togethers, dinersmay customize the size of theirorder for $9.95 per portion.

“If you want something that youcan share and enjoy with yourfriends, this is a good idea,”explains owner Annie Yeung.

The Queen Street location’scatering menu (10 person mini-mum) also will add a chic culinarytouch to any event. Customers

may choose from a classic FingerSandwich and Salad menu ($10per person) or a number of interna-tionally themed menus. The Thai-Style option ($17 per person), forexample, features Green or YellowCurry with chicken or tofu andvegetables, a choice of Thai-stylemeat, rice and a mini dessert. Thevariety of flavors continue withIsland Favorite ($12 per person),Italian Style ($18 per person),Oriental Style ($17 per person) orJapanese Style ($15 per person)

menus. And if you have a morningengagement, The Breakfast Platter($8.50 per person; from 7:30 a.m.)will start the day off right.

Yeung suggests placing cateringorders a day or two in advance.“We are flexible — we can alwaystry to make it work for our cus-tomers,” she says.

All of Panya’s incredibly chiceats undoubtedly need a lusciousdessert to follow. Making thisFourth of July that much sweeter,the bakery will present some of its

most popular cake slices at $4apiece. Strawberry Shortcake,Mango Mousse, ChocolateMousse and Strawberry Delightare just some of the tempting treatsthat will be available for this one-day special.

And, in celebration of an out-standing 15 years of business, theAla Moana location will offer dis-counted cake slices ($4) during itsJuly 13-15 Sidewalk Sale.

Now that’s a reason to get yourparty started at Panya.

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Pupu Platter ($100 for a 12-portion order) | Nathalie Walker photos

An assortment of Panya’s popular cakes (Fourth of July $4 special)

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In Vietnam, many people enjoy abowl of pho for breakfast, slurp-ing the warm, satisfying soup

before beginning their day.Of course, pho is delicious any

time of day — lunchtime, dinner-time or even as an evening snack.But the one thing that may makenon-meat eaters hoof it right past apho shop is that it is typically madewith beef broth, so unless theeatery is willing to accommodate,you’re out of luck.

Enter Saigon Cuisine.“We want everybody to eat what

they like,” says Jennifer Tran, whoowns the restaurant with husbandTaylor. And when it comes to pho,customers have three options: beef,chicken or vegetable broth. “Justask for vegetarian only,” she adds.

And that’s no bum steer.Vegetable Pho ($6.95 medium,$7.50 large) is filled to the brimwith tofu, cabbage, carrots, cauli-flower, broccoli, white and greenonions all swimming in a healthyvegetable broth. “There’s no meatat all,” assures Tran, who also rec-ommends Saigon Cuisine’sLemongrass Tofu Vermicelli($7.50). The dish is comprised ofdry vermicelli along with tofu mar-inated in fragrant lemongrass andturnip, lending it an appetizing yel-low hue and mellow flavor. “It’s adelicious taste for vegetarians,”

Tran says. The tofu and noodlesare accompanied by lettuce, beansprouts and cucumber, along witha shoyu-based sauce.

So don’t follow the herd.Vegetarians may have to do someinvestigating (with a little helpfrom Dining Out) and make them-selves clear when ordering, but it’sworth it when you can just pho-getaboutit and enjoy your meal.

Contact Terri Hefner at diningout@staradvertiser.com

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Saigon Cuisine WHERE1408 Liliha St., Honolulu

CALL521.6888

HOURSOpen Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.Sunday and Monday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

1 Jennifer Tran with Lemongrass TofuVermicelli

2 Lemongrass Tofu Vermicelli ($7.50)

3 Vegetable Pho ($6.95 medium, $7.50large)

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Who or what inspires you as achef/manager/owner?My inspiration comes from myparents. My father started up thebusiness and worked very hard tobuild the reputation of the bakeryand every baked item that left ourdoors. Till this day, my 80-year-old mother, Irene Yafuso, stillcomes to the bakery every morn-ing and helps us bake. Her dedi-cation and love for the bakery alsoinspires me to continue the legacythat she and my dad built.

What is your favorite dish on themenu? Why?My favorite pastry is hands downthe Butterhorn Danish (warmed upwith extra butter)! It’s super ono,but also very nostalgic for me.From kindergarten through mysenior year in high school, mymom used to prepare a Danish anda glass of orange juice for meevery morning before school.

Is there a dish that you createthat’s not on your menu, butavailable upon request?Wow, I don’t think I have enoughroom for everything! We havemade so many special-order cakes,cookies, cupcakes and even favors

for our customers. We can prettymuch figure out how to meet anyrequests that come our way —your imagination is how far we’llgo for such occasions as first birth-days, baptismals, reunions, gradu-ations, weddings, etc. We even dospecial bridal shower or bachelorparty cakes.

What are your culinary goals?What do you hope to improve on? We are always striving to create newand interesting items. We even takeinto consideration requests from ourcustomers such as bringing backsome of my dad’s old-time pastriesthat people remember when wewere in the old Waimalu location.

Always wonder what goes onbehind the scenes at yourfavorite restaurant? Well,

much credit goes to the manychefs, owners and managers whowork diligently day in and day outto make sure Hawaii’s diners havea top-notch dining experience.

This week, Dining Out got theinside scoops from Larry’sBakery’s vice president Iris Yafuso,who gave us a little taste of Larry’sBakery and shared just what fuelsher culinary drive.

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Last week Dining Out listed thewrong phone number for Paesano’sWaimalu location. The correct

phone number is 485.8883.

Name Iris Yafuso

Title Vice President of Larry’s bakery

Training/education Associate Degree in commercial

baking from Honolulu Community College. Also

learned many recipes and techniques from working

in the bakery with my mom and dad.

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And with prestigious awards such as these, it’sno wonder that Zippy’s Restaurants has beenlabeled Hawaii’s restaurant of choice.

“We want to thank Hawaii for their patronageand supporting us through the years and for vot-ing us the best,” says marketing manager JeanineMamiya-Kalahiki.

In honor of winning Best Bento, the famousZip Pac is available at a special price ($7.99 fastfood, $8.99 restaurant). It includes islandfavorites such as golden fried chicken, teriyakibeef, breaded fish, Spam and takuan, all over abed of furikake-sprinkled rice. The Zip Pac is anisland favorite that’s perfect for anyone whoneeds a delicious meal on the go if you’re head-ing to the beach to soak up that summer sun.

Zippy’s also has combined two amazing mealsinto one mixed plate. Spaghetti and ChickenMixed Plate ($5.99 fast food, $6.99 restaurant) isa junction of the restaurant’s most popular items.

Those with a serious sweet tooth need notworry, as Napoleon’s Bakery also is joining in onthe special offer promotion. Get your palatesready for Napple flavors of apple, cherry,coconut, blueberry cream cheese and chocolate,and Brownie concoctions of whole wheat, cocoafudge with nuts and double cocoa fudge withoutnuts. For being voted Best Bakery, there is a buy-three-get-one-free deal on Napples ($1.75 each)and Brownies ($2.05 each).

Available in the dine-in restaurant only are twonew salads that will satisfy the savory and sweetdesires of your palate. Korean Chicken Salad($9.25) is served with Zippy’s house dressing andcomes with Zippy’s famous Korean fried chickenpieces, Nalo Zip greens, tomato wedges andcucumber medallions.

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The month of July brings aboutgreat things that are happen-ing at Zippy’s locations nearest

you, Dining Out readers. Recently,Zippy’s Restaurants was voted“Hawaii’s Best” in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s “Hawaii’s Best” awardsfor Best Bento, Best Late-NightEatery and Best Bakery, and theestablishment wants to celebratewith its patrons by providing specialJuly offers as a “thank you.”

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According to Mamiya-Kalahiki, Zippy’scomes up with seasonal salads for customers toenjoy. “Korean chicken is one of our good sell-ers, so we thought how about putting it in asalad.”

If you’re feeling something lighter, there alsois a Fresh Strawberry Salad ($6.95), whichincludes fresh bite-sized strawberry slices atopNalo Zip greens, sliced almonds and a specialsweet vinaigrette dressing.

Fresh Strawberry Salad has been on the menubefore as a healthier, lighter option, and it gotsuch a great response that Zippy’s decided tobring it back. “It’s refreshing, and it’s a uniquemix of ingredients,” Mamiya-Kalahiki says.

Also available in Zippy’s dine-in restaurants isthe breakfast menu served 24 hours a day — andyes, this includes everything from hotcakes toFrench toast and waffles. To celebrate this break-fast menu extension, Zippy’s introduces its newChicken and Waffles ($8.75). You get the best ofboth worlds: a hearty piece of fried chickenpaired with a Belgian waffle.

Las Vegas has been called the ninth island inthe Hawaiian chain, and because locals find thisdestination so appealing, Zippy’s Restaurantsalso is giving away a free trip for two each weekin July – four trips in all. Not to worry though,even if you don’t win the trip, there’s still a con-solation prize of a month’s supply of Zip Pacs orNapples.

“We know our residents really like that,”Mamiya-Kalahiki adds. “They love Vegas.”

Zippy’s Restaurants indeed knows its customerswell, and the establishment continues to strive toprovide its patrons with a memorable dining expe-riences — and comfort food, of course.

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Shiro’s Saimin Haven has givenwhat used to be a simple noodledish personality. Franz “Shiro”Matsuo or Mistah Saimin, who

died recently at age 93,glamorized saimin, mak-

ing it artful and person-alized. Shiro’s Saiminis consistent in its useof ingredients, mak-ing sure freshness iskey. Even withdozens of affordableand unique saiminoptions on the menu,

Shiro’s chefs reach outto customize various

dishes outside of saimin.Chef Warlie’s latest cre-

ation is Pineapple BraisedPork Belly. Priced at $8.80, it

comes with two scoops of rice and veg-etables.

“A lot of places have an Okinawan

pork. This is our version with aHawaiian twist with the pineapplebraise,” says Bryce Fujimoto, managerand grandson of Shiro Matsuo.

Shiro’s Saimin was built from theground up by Mistah Saimin whoalways had a desire to work for him-self. Although Shiro may be gone, hisdelightful and comical personality canbe seen throughout all three restau-rants (Waipahu, Waimalu and EwaBeach), from his poems on the walls tohis quirky messages within the menu.One warming poem Shiro created forhis guests reads, “The place with asong in its heart and dedicated to theproposition that the hard working peo-ple must be taken care of with invigor-ating, nourishing, soulsifying foodthat is not too skimpy, plenty tasty andgeared to the pocketbook.”

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Treat yourself to adelicious meal atTop of Waikiki and

enjoy a beautiful revolv-ing panoramic view ofOahu. Located on the topfloor of Waikiki BusinessPlaza, this rare restaurantexperience makes a full360-degree rotationevery hour.

Serving Hawaii since1965, Top of Waikiki hasbeen satisfying the stom-achs of locals andtourists alike since itsbeginnings. Its deliciousmeals and breathtakingview are just a couple ofreasons why many loyalcustomers keep comingback for more.

Have a special occasioncoming up? Or just feellike enjoying a meal withan unforgettable view?Head to Top of Waikikiand indulge in all it has tooffer you.

Some popular menuitems from the restaurant’sfull course menu areRoasted Garlic GrilledRibeye ($39), and appetiz-ers Coconut Shrimp withPineapple Salsa ($13) andBlackened Seared Ahiwith Kahuku SeaAsparagus Salad ($17).

Roasted Garlic GrilledRibeye is topped off withSoy Balsamic Glaze andis a customer favoritemostly because of its“blend of flavor whichmakes it really tastefuland tantalizing,” saysdirector of marketingColette Seu.

Coconut Shrimp withPineapple Salsa featurescoconut and macadamianut-crusted shrimp,pineapple reduction andcold soba noodle saladwith sesame-miso vinai-grette. And BlackenedSeared Ahi with KahukuSea Asparagus Salad ismade with sweet and sourfennel, Maui onion, orangesegments and wasabi-ava-cado citronette.

Open nightly from 5 to9:30 p.m., this Waikikilandmark bustles with afull house, seating closeto 200 diners on all threelevels, so be sure tomake a reservation aheadof time.

If you’re a loyal cus-tomer, return to Top ofWaikiki soon to try one orall of these featured dish-es. And if you’re new tothis island fine diningrestaurant, spread yourwings and soar to the Topof Waikiki!

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This week is a big week forInternational House Of PancakesRestaurant, which has four loca-

tions on Oahu — Pearl City, Kaneohe andtwo in Waikiki — and one on the BigIsland. Not only has the restaurant’sKuhio location recently reopened withdelightful new décor, but all of the loca-tions also are rolling out some menuchanges starting tomorrow.

But not to worry, pancake lovers. Thatcertainly doesn’t pose any risk to IHOP’salready incredibly varied and vastmenu that includes everything fromclassic, breakfast foods to hearty din-ners and decadent desserts. Rather, thenew menu simply makes one crucialchange that all customers are certainlygoing to love, no matter what kind offood you’re after: Prices are gettinglower. Yes, you did read that correctly.

“The menu stays the same, but theprices drop significantly,” says directorof operations Jason Aldaba.

A bold move in any economy — letalone this one — IHOP’s decision tolower its prices stems from a love for itscustomers.

“We just thought that a lot of people arelooking for value, and there is a lot ofchoices when dining out. So we looked atour menu pricing and decided that it’s timefor a change, so we lowered a lot of ourprices throughout the menu,” Aldaba says.

“We have a variety of everything. IHOPis a national staple when it comes tobreakfast,” Aldaba says. “But we offerway more other than breakfast …Anything you like would be on our menu.”

Some popular menu items include

Spinach and Mushroom Omelette($14.99) and Big Steak Omelette ($15.59),which includes tender strips of steak, hashbrowns, green peppers, onions, mush-rooms, tomatoes and Cheddar cheese withsalsa. Another customer favorite isChicken and Waffles ($8).

And if you’re going to IHOP, trying thepancakes are a necessity. Aldaba says thata popular option is Pick-A-PancakeCombo ($11.75), which gives you achoice among a wide array

of IHOP’s tasty pancakes, includingOriginal Buttermilk, Chocolate ChocolateChip and Double Blueberry.

If you’re looking for something otherthan breakfast food, IHOP has that cov-ered as well. One tasty option for lunch ordinner is Tuscan Chicken Griller

($11.99), which features grilled chickenwith melted Provolone cheese, oven-roasted tomatoes, lettuce and sun-driedtomato pesto.

Also coming up this week, in honorof Fourth of July, IHOP is offering aspecial Red, White and Blue Ultimate

Combo ($9.99), which includes hashbrowns, two eggs, two pieces of meat andtwo pancakes that are topped with straw-berries, whipped cream and blueberries.

“Normally every year we do the Red,White and Blue Ultimate Combo just forFourth of July to show our appreciation,”says Aldaba. And the combo — as well asany of IHOP’s other menu items — cer-tainly is something that the customers willappreciate.

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The IHOP restaurants that you find here inthe Islands are a part of a larger chain thatfirst started in California more than 50

years ago. Local owners Sarah and Vince Espino brought IHOP to Hawaiiin 2006, when they opened the Kuhio location. With its wide variety ofbreakfast foods — including its famous, fluffy buttermilk pancakes —along with sandwiches, soups and more, IHOP’s popularity soon caughton. The owners expanded their restaurant to include five locationsthroughout the state.

Although IHOP is derived from a larger international chain, it featuresa lot of local flavors, too. IHOP strives to buy local as much as possible,and often uses local eggs and produce in its dishes.

Just a couple of weeks ago, the Kuhio location unveiled its renova-tions — brand new décor in the dining room. “The décor and everythingin the restaurant is different,” says director of operations Jason Aldaba.“The paint, the chairs, the carpet are all new.”

Customers will feel at ease in the comfortable, homelike dining expe-rience that IHOP has created. And starting July 9, there is a new reasonto bring your entire family to IHOP. Beginning that day, IHOP will kick offits Kids Eat Free promotion. “That will be in the afternoons,” Aldabaexplains, “but we might extend it as we move forward.”

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Many are shouting praises for Wahoo’sFish Taco, a California-based chain,which first opened its doors at Ward

Gateway Center in 2006 and then a second loca-tion in Kahala Corner. Wahoo’s makes it a pointto serve diners only the best in “California-Mex”cuisine, while optimizing the freshest of ingredi-ents, resulting in a healthy, but filling, guilt-freemeal. Wahoo’s is located at 940 Auahi St. (Ward)and 4614 Kilauea Ave. (Kahala). For hours, call591.1646 (Ward) or 732.9229 (Kahala)

Right: Lead shift leader DezGlaspell with Outer Reef Burrito

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Inset: Soft Taco with Flame-broiledOno Fish ($3.65) and Soft Taco

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priced at $84.95 for 1-and-a-half poundsor $43.95 for three-fourths pounds,” saysgeneral manager Bob Panter.

Yet, if you prefer to dine in class withtreasures from both land and sea, opt forHy’s Steak and Alaskan King Crab Legscombo dinner ($97.95).

“Guests can choose either a 7-ounceFilet Mignon or 9-ounce New York Stripwith 1-and-a-quarter pounds of AlaskanKing Crab Legs,” Panter states, notingthe choice of potato or rice and vegeta-bles du jour are included.

And although you’re bound to be full(to put it lightly) after an extravagantmeal such as this, please save room forthe sweetest of endings, includingBananas Foster, a specialty flambe pre-pared tableside, or luxurious CrèmeBrulee.

Believe me, any evening at Hy’sSteak House will be an unforgettableone, so cherish each and every bite.

Hy's Steak House2440 Kuhio Ave.

922.5555Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine

Crazy about crab? Well, what if I told youyou can have all the crab you want and eatto your heart’s content at Ho Ho ChineseCuisine in Kapolei? OK, I can alreadysense your mouth watering at this merethought — but I kid you not! This irre-sistible eatery draws in crowds of hungrypatrons with its extensive all-you-can-eatbuffet and various a la carte items, not tomention its impressive dim sum selection.And according to director of sales ArmandoBauzon, prices are very affordable.

The dinner buffet is presented nightlystarting at 5 p.m. and is priced at $15.95Monday through Thursday and $17.95Friday through Saturday. The lunch buf-fet, which is offered from 10 a.m. to 2:30p.m., costs $9.95 Monday throughThursday and $11.95 Friday through

Sunday. There are special buffet pricesfor keiki as well, so inquire within.

Calling all crab enthusiasts, the fore-cast here at Ho Ho Chinese Cuisinecalls for mounds of snow crab. So, let itsnow, let it snow, let it snow!

“Snow crab is available seven days aweek at dinnertime only,” Bauzonexplains. “We serve it with drawnbutter and it’s a best-seller.Customers come here especially forthe crab, and one personalone can easily con-sume three to fivepounds of crab,” headds.

And it doesn’t end there. Hereat Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine, Salt andPepper Dungeness Crab also is avail-able a la carte style for $18.95.

Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine590 Farrington Hwy.

692.9880

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Change is greeted atSekiya’s like processedcheese in Paris, and that’s

just the way its customers like it.Since 1935, generations of dinershave stopped by the Kaimukilandmark to dine on okazu,sushi, plate lunches and good oldAmerican hot dogs and ham-burgers. Manager Mary Kaui,who has been greeting customersfor 14 years, has seen parentsturn into grandparents and keikiinto parents of their own.

“I love the customers here.They know your name. Theyare really more like family thenjust customers,” she says.

Popular appetizers at Sekiya’s

are as different as the eclecticmix of customers who regularlycome from as far away asKaneohe and Waianae. CornedBeef Hash (95 cents per piece) isa traditional tasty hash that istempura fried.

Inari Sushi ($1.35), with moistvinegar rice, carrots and stringbeans, is a nice way to beginyour meal or to take with you tobe enjoyed later. Takeout is a bigdeal here. The Okazu deli boastssome 25 items, but as with allthings on the seven-page menu,customers have their favoritesfrom which they rarely vary. Infact, as we were chatting, a cus-tomer came, ordered and left

within a minute. It’s not that sur-prising, says Kaui.

“He comes in every day at thesame time and orders the samething. He doesn’t even have totell us what he wants. We get alot of people like that.”

Another option, whether gettingit on the go or dining with yourfriends and neighbors, is MakiSushi ($3.95), which is bigenough to be cut into eight heartyportions, or the Standard Bento($7.25). The bento is a tummy-sat-isfying mix of maki sushi, chowmein noodles, shoyu chicken, bar-becue beef, a hot dog, namasu andtsukemono.

Oh, and everything on themenu is made fresh just likegrandma would. It has to bebecause tutu has been eatinghere for years and wouldn’tstand for anything else.

1 Standard Bento ($7.25)2 Maki Sushi ($3.95 per roll)2 Manaager Mary Kaui

Nathalie Walker photos

SEKIYA’S RESTAURANT ANDDELICATESSEN

WHERE2476 Kaimuki Ave.,Honolulu

CALL732-1656

HOURSSunday-Thursday: 8 a.m.-10 p.m.Friday and Saturday: 8 a.m.-11 p.m.Okazu daily from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

For questions related toyour Honolulu Star-Advertiser

subscription call

538-NEWS(6397)Sekiya’s spans generations

1

3

2

801 Dillingham Blvd.(next to Costco Iwilei)Honolulu Hawaii 96817

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

Waipahu, Hawaii 96797

Cuisine of the Philippines

www.maxschicken.com 951-MAXS (6297)

Quick Picnic Pack

and a FREE Max’s Eco Bag! $26.99

Max’s Whole Chicken, 16pc LumpiangShanghai and Choice of Pancit

Perfectfor 4thof JulyParties!

New Hours of Operation:Breakfast Service: Daily 6:30am-1:00pm Lunch Service: Monday-Friday 11:00am-2:00pmBrunch Buffet: Saturday and Sunday 10:00am-2:00pmDinner Buffet: Wednesday-Sunday 5:00pm-9:30pm

*For information/reservations callPagoda Restaurant at 948-8356

or go to our website at:Pagodahawaii.com

BREAKFAST & LUNCH NOW OPEN DAILY!Monday - Friday & Weekend Brunch Buffet

Lunch items featured MONDAY - FRIDAYOxtail Soup and Ramen, Prime Rib Sandwich,

Big Island Beef Burger, Fresh Ahi Katsu Salad, Catch of the Day,Home made Smoked Pastrami Reuben and much more.

FREE PARKING DAILY FOR BREAKFAST & LUNCH AT RYCROFT STREET PARKING STRUCTURE

A new twist on an old favorite

Now featuring our popularBrunch on SATURDAY and SUNDAY

featuring Prime Rib, Crab Legs, Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura,Omelet Station and much more.

Breakfast items featured DailyEggs Benedict, Homemade Corned Beef Hash and Kalua Hash,

Loco Moco, Belgium Waffles and much more.

Have the kids enjoyhelping with the

fish feeding

Starting July 1st NEW KIDS MENU

2012 BISTRO • BAKERY • BARBreakfast • Lunch • Happy Hour • Dinner

$4 Selected Sliced Cakes for Ala MoanaSidewalk Sale 7/13-7/15

$4.00 July 4th Special

Sliced CakesSelected desserts (Take Out Only)

while supplies last...

Ala Moana Center • Mall Level / Mauka Mon - Sat 7:30am - 10pm • Sun 8am - 8pm

www.panyagroup.com

946-6388

KIDS EAT FREEFAMILY NIGHT-WEDNESDAY

AT WAHOO’S KAHALA

*Free Kids Meal For Every Adult Meal Purchased.

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A fi ne steak. A fi ne experience.

tender moments

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filet mignon,10 ouncesA prime cut from the tenderloin of beef,

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WHERE TO DINE

Symbol KeyBreakfast

Lunch

Dinner

After Midnight

Alcohol served

Online

Catering

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 Buffet

930 McCully St.951-0511/0611

BUFFET

2 0 | D I N I N G O U T | J U L Y 1 - 7 , 2 0 1 2

841-0931Kam Shopping Center

Open 6am Daily

TRY OUR POPULARCATERING DISHES!

Chinese Ch icken Sa ladKorean ChickenBBQ Beef Tr i -T ip

Chow Mein NoodlesMany other options available. Call for pricing and full menu.

1st Course: Soup or Mixed Greens2nd Course: Appetizer Trio

3rd Course: Choice of• Baked Salmon Wellington

• Opaka Fettucini4th Course: Choice of

• Pan Seared Pork Tenderloin• Grilled New York Steak Brioche

5th Course: Dessert of Choice

Bistro &French Pastry

Bistro &French Pastry

$28 plus taxper person

Special Summer 5-Course Meal!

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor

restaurantsuntory.com922-5511

RESTAURANT

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4510 Salt Lake Boulevard 96818Stadium Mall, next to Ice PalaceLOTS OF PARKING

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Daily ..............$10.95Special Party Menu - $185.00 per table of 10

-Scallop Soup -Whole Peking Duck w/ Steamed Buns -Honey Walnut Shrimp -Seafood Combination w/ Mixed Vegetables

-Sweet & Sour or Steamed Fish Filet -Cold Ginger Chicken -Live Lobster with Ginger onion or Black Bean Sauce(2pc.) -House Special Cake Noodle -Steamed Rice

Restaurant Hours: 10AM - 9PM

Call for Reservations 487-6662 or 486-7410

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(Excluding Buffet)

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

Sakura ChirashiSushi DonFresh. Delicious. Delightful.

Our MostPopular!

Call 677-7744 to order or visitwww.acateredexperience.com for more info.

Special Graduation Menus start from $8.95 per person,OR Create Your Own Graduation Menu from$10.95 per person! (Minimum 25 guests, delivery fees may apply.)

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Zip Pac $8.99 and Spaghetti & Chicken Mixed Plate $6.99 Restaurant. Prices slightly higher in Kahului. Offer valid from 7/1/2012 - 7/31/2012. While supplies last. Must be a Hawaii resident and 21 years of age or older to be eligible for Vegas giveaway, a Hawaii resident and 18 years of age or older for consolation prizes. No purchase necessary, other restrictions may apply. No substitutions allowed. Cannot be combined with any other promotional offers, coupons or discount cards. For complete rules and information see stores or visit www.zippys.com.

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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

Kapa Cafe2810 Pa’a St, #1A833-KAPA (5272)

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.692-9880CATERERS

Makittii2380 Kuhio Ave.923-2260

D I N I N G O U T | J U L Y 1 - 7 , 2 0 1 2 | 2 1

www.3660.com

Join Chef Russell Siu’s

Wednesday & Thursday, July 25 & 26 6:00pm

Cooking Class

Salmon Carpaccio w/ Arugula & Shaved Fennel

Wedge Salad w/ Feta, Eggs, Bacon & Olives

Creamy Herb Dressing

Fire Roasted ChickenMonterey Jack Cheese,

House Made Salsa

Apple Pie w/ Cheddar

$65LIMITED SEATING BYRESERVATIONS ONLY

This cooking demonstration includes wine pairing

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

1345 S. King Street

Corner of S. King St.

& Sheridan St.

Close to Ala Moana

Shpg Cntr & Wal Mart

TEL.942-4848www.fujio-food.com

Japanese Home Style Restaurant“Hinone Mizunone”

Please enjoy the KAMADAKIGOHAN

cooked completely by “Ogama”.

Choose from • Fried Oyster • Ebi Fry • Ahi Sashimi • Broiled SalmonChicken Katsu • Miso Butterfish • Karaage • Pork Ginger

Sizzling Hamburger Steak • Tempura • Tonkatsu and many more!

Bentos and assorted musubi available daily as well as ala carte specials

Served with rice, miso soup, two side dishes, and pickles.Served with rice, miso soup, two side dishes, and pickles.

OPEN DAILY 11am-9pmLunch 11 am - 4 pmDinner 5 pm - 9 pm

Dinner Menu2 Choice

Teishoku Combo$17.75- $22.75

Dinner Menu2 Choice

Teishoku Combo$17.75- $22.75

Ala Moana Center 947-8818

Graduation Menu• Roasted Meat Appetizer Platter

(Roasted Duck, Char Siu, Bean Curd Roll)• Mixed Seafood Soup• Dynasty Style Golden Fried Chicken• Chef’s Special Style Black Pepppered Beef Tenderloin• Steamed Fish Filets w/Ham & Vegetable in a Lotus Wrap• Shrimps with Garlic, Chili & Pepper in a Ocean Basket• Shanghai Pak Choy & Virginia Ham in Supreme Broth• Yeung Chow Style Fried Rice• Dessert of the Day

$238For Tableof 10

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 to becombined with any other offer/discounts/specials. Expires 7/31/12. 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 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 7/31/12. Must present coupon.

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

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

Celebrating40 years

Committed devotion to serving authentic

Japanese taste & hospitality

vist us at odorikohawaii.com

Fresh Seafood,Sushi, Hot Pot,

Full Izakaya Menu

Fresh Seafood,Sushi, Hot Pot,

Full Izakaya Menu

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

Breakfast.......................6am–11amLunch ...............................11am–5pmDinner........5pm–12am (Midnight)

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

Sincerely, Bryce “Saimin Jr.”

Dear Hearts,In life people make mistakes.Nobody is perfect.How you deal or react to your foul ups is the key. If you own up to them, You are able to learn, adapt and grow as a person.  Deny, make excuses or point fingers and you will remain the same.Don’t make yourself the victim or play the blame game.It’s so lame.

WHERE TO DINE

On On at McCully1110 McCully St.946-8833

ON ONat McCully

Henry Loui’s2850 Paa St.833-3728

Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square, 524-1628

Royal Palace RestaurantStadium Mall, 4510 Salt Lake Blvd. #C1487-6662 or 486-7410

ROYAL PALACER E S T A U R A N TROYAL PALACEROYAL PALACE

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

JJ Bistro & French Pastry3447 Waialae Ave.739-0993

Kakaako Kitchen Ward Centre1200 Ala Moana Blvd596-7488

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

Fat Boy’sKAILUA263-BOYS (2697)

301(A) Hahani StreetKEEAUMOKU942-2323919 Keeaumoku StreetKOKO MARINA94-23737192 Kalanianaole Hwy, #C 110WAIPIO 680-752094-1221 Ka Uka Blvd, #B106-107PALI GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE/Banquet Room

Asian Mix1234 South Beretania St.521-1688

2 2 | D I N I N G O U T | J U L Y 1 - 7 , 2 0 1 2

• NEW! Bacon-Wrapped SirloinSteak & Eggs

• Chicken & Waffles• NEW! Cheesy Western Omelette• NEW! Bacon & Cheddar

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

www.ihophawaii.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

923 KEEAUMOKU ST.955-3388Best Cantonese Cuisine

OPEN DAILY:10am — midnight

4th of July Special Menu $1884th of July Special Menu $188

Reservations Today!Make

Your

Seafood with Fish Maw Soup ♦ Peking Duck (Whole)Live Lobster with Ginger & Onion ♦ Shrimp Walnuts with Mayonnaise

Tenderloin Steak with String Beans ♦ Crispy Garlic ChickenChinese Broccoli w/ Dried Fish ♦ Young Chow Style Fried Rice ♦ Dessert

$99, $239, $288 MENUS ALSO AVAILABLE

Nu‘uanu Okazuya

…just like home!

Located across ofHosoi Mortuary on Nuuanu Ave

between Zippy’s & Pali

Safeway/Longs

Largest selection of okazu in Honolulu!

1351 NU‘UANU AVENUE 533-6169nuuanuokazuya.comOPEN: m-f 5a-1p / sat 5:30a-2p / sun 7a-1p

BEACHFRONT AT THE OUTRIGGER REEF ON THE BEACH • 2169 KALIA ROAD • WAIKIKIVALET PARKING • WWW.SHOREBIRDWAIKIKI.COM • TEL. (808) 922-2887

Please Join us For Shore Bird’s

Every Sunday-ThursdayJune 3-Sept 27 • 10:30 p.m.FREE TO ENTER! NIGHTLY PRIZES!WEEKLY CASH PRIZES!Finals on Sept 27th.

*GRAND PRIZES*Paddle Board courtesy of Blue Moon,

Coors Light & Miller Lite, and aTrip for 2 to Las Vegas

courtesy of Vacations Hawaii!

Royal Hawaiian Center, Bldg. C, Level 3 | 380-9300Lunch 11:00a-2:00p, Happy Hour 2:00p-5:00p, Dinner 5:00p-10:00p

Open Daily | Full Bar | Validated Parking

Hawaii’s only Gourmet Buffet15% OFF Dinner before 8:30*

*Discount valid with local or Military ID, & Seniors (ages 60+). Cannot be combined with any other offers.

25% OFF Night time Happy Hour 8:30pm-10:00pm

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

*Menu and prices subject to change.

Not combinable with other discounts. 65 or older w/ coupon & ID. No online orphoto-copied coupons. One coupon per person. Discounts off regular adult price.Expires 7/13/12.

SENIOR SPECIAL!$5 OFF Lunch

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 7/13/12.

*Menu and prices subject to change.

Receive a FREE

JJ’s Bistro

*Valid on actual birthday w/valid ID

Chocolate Pyramiddessert on your

birthday!

$10 OFF Dinner

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

D I N I N G O U T | J U L Y 1 - 7 , 2 0 1 2 | 2 3

SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE

Special Summer5-Course Dinneravailable Sun, Mon, & Tues Only

Buy one dinner entrée, receive2nd entrée

50% OFFvalid Sun, Mon & Tue with ad

Expires 7/17/12.

WEDNESDAY . Robert CazimeroTHURSDAY . . Jerry Santos & HulaFRIDAY . . . . . Brothers CazimeroSATURDAY . . . Danny Couch

Tues, July 3rdFIREWORKS atAloha Tower

8:30 pm

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

Mon, July 2ndNa Palapalai

CD Release Party

HONOLULU • 589-2299510 Piikoi St.

AIEA • 484-222298-150 Kaonohi St.

TWO GREAT LOCATIONS!

Monday - Friday 4pm-6pm. Cannot be combined with other offers.

SENIOR DISCOUNT25% OFF NABE

www.samchoyhawaii.com

Like us on Facebook forSpecial Deals & Offers

580 Nimitz Hwy.545-7979

Join us at Sam Choy's FOR OUR DAILY SPECIALS!

Looking for a place for a private party, contact our Banquet Coordinator

Sam Choy's will be Closed on Mondays

Happy Hour Daily 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.Tuesday is Snow Crab Night

2 lbs of Snow Crab Legs for $29.95Wednesday is Prime Rib Night

1 pound of Prime Rib for $20.95 (until it runs out)Thursday is Brewer's Day

Pitchers of our Aloha Beer for $10 all day longFriday is Aloha Friday

Hawaiian Plate all day long and LIVE Hawaiian entertainment from

6:00 to 9:00 p.m.Saturday is Kupuna Day

Our Kupunas 55 and older receive a20% Discount all day (proof of eligibility required)

Sunday is Keiki Night

Kids Eat Free from our Keiki menu with eachAdult entree purchased. From 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.,

marvel at the magic of Alan Arita, enjoy theballoon sculptures of Suzette and treasure

the caricature drawings of John

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

Prime Ribof Beef $1750

BBQ HickorySmoked Ribs $1450

Roast TomTurkey $1350

Wednesday, July 4th, 2012Complete dinners served

11 AM till Midnight

Dinners Include“All you can eat” salad bar,

Corn on the Cob,Strawberry Cake and more!

Portuguese SweetBread Combo $950

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 7/6/12

2028 Kuhio Avenue Dinner 5:00pm - Closing

www.keosthaicuisine.com

Make Someone’sDay Special

Order one to two weeksin advance.

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

www.lapalmedor-usa.com 941-6161

KAPOLEI MARKETPLACE590 Farrington Hwy

692-9880

ALL-YOU-CAN-EATCrab Legs & Mayonnaise

Shrimp Dinner BuffetFriday, Saturday & Sunday

Prices starting at…BOOK YOUR PARTY NOW!

$11.95small or large party welcome!

perperson Only

(200-300 Capacity)

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

Independence Day SpecialTHRU JULY 4, 2012

$2 OFF $3 OFFLARGE

ZBQ PIZZAEXTRA LARGE ZBQ PIZZA

Dine-in and Pick-up Only. Must present coupon when placing order. May not be combined with other discounts or specials offers.

“I am that merryChef of the Night”Chef/OwnerRussell Siu

July 29th, 2012 • 6:30pm “A Feast Worthy of Kings & Spirits”Served Family Style • $35++

BYOB • No Corkage Fee

Call for reservations596-7488

Kaka‘ako KitchenWard Centre

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A Midsummer Foodie’s DreamPicnic on the LanaiPicnic on the LanaiA Midsummer Foodie’s Dream

Check www.facebook.com/KakaakoKitchen for complete menu

Hoku’sThe Kahala Hotel & Resort, Lobby Level5000 Kahala Ave739-8760

WHERE TO DINE

The Fat GreekKaimuki - 3040 Waialae Ave. • 734-0404Ala Moana - Makai Market • 949-2120Waikiki - 1831 Ala Moana Blvd • 941-3444

Top of WaikikiWaikiki Business Plaza2270 Kalakaua Ave. 923-3877

Stage Restaurant1250 Kapiolani Blvd.237-5429

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

Hy’s Steak House2440 Kuhio Ave.922-5555

Ruth’s Chris Steak HouseRestaurant Row 599-3860Waikiki Beach 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 Ave739-8760

FRENCHFine Dining Burgundy1006 Kapahulu Ave739-5000

Il LupinoRoyal Hawaiian Center922-3400

ITALIAN

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

2 4 | D I N I N G O U T | J U L Y 1 - 7 , 2 0 1 2

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

www.ruthschrishawaii.com

Restaurant Row500 Ala Moana Blvd.

808.599.3860

Waikiki Beach Walk226 Lewers St. 808.440.7910

Also Sizzlin’ At...Mauna Lani, Big Island Lahaina Center, Maui

The Shops at Wailea, Maui

Sizzlin’ Prime Time3 Course Menu

for $42.95 Daily 5pm – 6pm

Happy Hour Daily in our lounge

5pm – 7pm

Wine Wednesdays 25% off bottles of wines

indulgence is closer than youthink

SERVING LUNCH & DINNER • TAKE-OUT AVAILABLE

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KONA (808) 327-6776KUKUI GROVE (808) 632-2450LAHAINA (808) 661-0333MAUI MALL (808) 873-7776

OAHU:ALA MOANA 942-9102AINA HAINA 373-4033EWA TOWN CENTER 683-1003KANEOHE 247-9595KAPAHULU 735-7700KAPOLEI 674-4227STADIUM MARKETPLACE 488-9202

WAIAU 485-0227WAIKELE 678-3180WARD CENTER 591-5600OTHER ISLANDS:

www.genkisushiusa.com

NEWMenu Items!

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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 674-4227Stadium Market Place 488-9202Waiau 485-0227Waikele Center 678-3180Ward Center 591-5600

Katsu3008 Waialae Ave.734-2222

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

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988-43102752 Woodlawn Dr. • Manoa Marketplace

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

11:30 am-2:30 pm5 pm-9:30 pm (Closed Tuesdays)

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

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Chinese Chicken SaladHam & Scallop Soup • Peking Duck

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Honey Walnut ShrimpSautéed Beef with Chinese Greens

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525-8585

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Excluding all coupons and other discounts. Dine-in only.WESTRIDGE SHOPPING CENTER • 488-4900(Next to Makino Chaya) 98-150 Kaonohi St., Aiea

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

SEKIYA’S RESTAURANT& DELICATESSEN

Serving Hawaii for 77 Years!

2746 Kaimuki Ave732-1656

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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

Makino Chaya98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

Yoshi1427 Makaloa St. 941-6891

Choon Chun Chicken1649 Kalakaua Ave. 447-4492

Yakiniku Million626 Sheridan St.596-0799

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

Shochan449 Kapahulu Ave., 2nd Floor225-0603

Yakiniku LuLuRaRa915 Keeaumoku Street941-9112

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

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

Open daily 10am-9pm

• Shrimp Canton

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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)

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each$599

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BEST NEW RESTAURANT (opened 07.01.11 – 07.01.12)

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BEST FINE-DINING RESTAURANT

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The Honolulu Star-Advertiser 'Ilima Awardsare among the islands' most prestigious restaurant honors.

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Grand Opening Specials!

Red House Top Noodlereg $15.99

835 Keeaumoku St. #I-101B • 944-0088SUN-THURS 11AM-10PM • FRI-SAT 11AM-MIDNIGHT

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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

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

Nuuanu Okazuya1351 Nuuanu Ave.533-6169

Saigon Cuisine1408 Liliha St. 521-6888

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

Adega Portuguese1138 Smith Street566-5909

PACIFIC RIM SEAFOOD

PORTUGUESE

SHABU SHABUHanaki RestaurantManoa Marketplace2756 Woodlawn Drive988-1551

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

OKAZUYA

Thai Town Cafe1311 N. King St. #F-06842-4049

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O n Feb. 3, Adega PortuguesaRestaurant & Bar —cele-brating both Portuguese

and Brazilian cuisine — opened itsdoors in the heart of Chinatown.Now, about six months later, theeatery is commemorating its half-year anniversary with a specialpromotion.

“On July 6 — the first Friday ofthe month — we’re going to giveaway 6,000 malasadas from 6 a.m.to 6 p.m.,” says restaurant ownerTrigo da Silva.

When da Silva first came to Oahu in2007, he noticed that there were fewPortuguese restaurants on the island.After meeting local Portuguese —who were just as enthusiastic abouttheir culture and heritage as he was —da Silva decided to open AdegaPortuguesa, in order to share thePortuguese culture with Hawaii.

“We’re just trying to show every-body our culture — our food, musicand dance,” he says.

Adega Portuguesa prides itself inproviding customers with authenticPortuguese cuisine bursting with flavor.Some of the eatery’s most popular dish-es include Arroz De Marisco ($17) — aseafood medley pan-simmered withpeppers, onions, garlic, tomatoes, whitewine and rice — and Vinho D’alhos($19), pork loin marinated in vinegar-garlic sauce and served with fried pota-toes and sautéed mixed vegetables.Other restaurant specialties includeCarne de Porco Adega ($18) — a tradi-tional Portuguese dish comprising porkand clams with fried potatoes, cilantroand meat sauce — Caldo Verde ($5), or

Portuguese national soup composed ofpotatoes, onions, kale and chouriçosausage, as well as the traditionalPortuguese Bean Soup ($6).

Da Silva notes that the eatery isespecially popular for its Bacalhau(codfish).

“We have several varieties ofBacalhau dishes; one of the most pop-ular is our Bacalhau à Adega ($22) —a boneless fillet of codfish topped withonions, red peppers and garlic, and

served with roasted red potatoes andsautéed mixed vegetables,” he says.“We also have Bacalhau à Braz ($22),a Northern Portuguese dish consistingof codfish, crispy potato strips, scram-bled eggs, garlic onions and parsley.Another customer favorite is Bitoque($19), locally known as the LocoMoco, but we make it authentic with atraditional, Portuguese-style NewYork Strip steak (Angus), topped withbrown gravy and a fried egg.”

Adega’s Happy Hour Specials areavailable daily from 3 to 6 p.m.Available pupus include PortugueseSalsicha ($8), or Portuguese sausage;Popcorn Shrimp ($6); Chicharróns($4), or fried pork rinds; andPicadinho Vinho D’alhos ($8). Beerand other drinks are available for $3-$4.

Besides the Happy Hour Specials,da Silva points out that customers canpresent the restaurant’s coupon inDining Out to receive additional dis-counts. Customers can receive 15 per-cent off any menu entrée (couponmust be present), and seniors (ages 65and over) can receive a 15 percent dis-count on the entire menu.

The authentic Portuguese food isonly one component of the eatery. DaSilva teaches a Portuguese languageclass at the eatery every Monday from6 to 8 p.m. for those who want to learnto speak Portuguese. Live Portuguesemusic is performed during weekendsand dance classes are held onSundays. Live music includes Fado,Boso Nova, Samba and jazz.

“Once a month, I have Fado singerscome from the Mainland (to performhere),” notes da Silva. He encouragescustomers to “friend” AdegaPortuguesa on the eatery’s Facebookpage, in order to get updates regardinglive music and other restaurant news.

Adega Portuguesa is the busiestduring the weekends, da Silva says,and he emphasizes the need to makereservations.

“If you want to have dinner (here)on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, youmust call for reservations,” he states.

ADEGA PORTUGUESA RESTAURANT & BAR1138 Smith St., Honolulu | 566.5909 | Daily, 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m. (food), 11:30 a.m.–2 a.m. (bar), Buffet 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., daily,

Live music; call for schedule and times | adegahi.com | Street parking available

Vinho D'alhos($19)

Carne De PoreoAdega ($18)

Arroz De Marisco($17)

Chef Ruben Oliveira and Adega owner Trigo da Silva