Hawaii Dining Out July 15, 2012

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William Chen, Chef de Cuisine ofBeachhouse at the Moana, celebrates the versatility of the mango with KurobutaPork Chop, Afternoon Tea delights and, ofcourse, mouth-watering mango bread.

Join the craze for the tropical “King of Fruits”this weekend when Moana Surfrider hosts itsfourth annual Mangoes at the Moana.See Page 4 | Leah Friel photo

Feasting on Kenny’s best creations | 6ZPizza serves up the purest of pizzas | 13

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Happy Sunday, Ono readers! Whatif I told you I was craving grass?You would think I’m crazy, right?

Well, don’t be too quick to judge. Yes, I’mcraving grass, but not just any type ofgrass. Enter lemongrass, also known ascymbopogon. Whole lemongrass is noteasily chewable, so if you choose to con-sume raw lemongrass, it’s highly recom-mended to remove the stalk first. Yet, wedon’t have to worry about that because wewon’t be eating it raw this time around.

Instead, this week, I ventured to a fewof my favorite Ono, You Know establish-ments known for some irresistible dishes,which center around this edible grass.Perfect for the summer months, lemon-grass enhances any dish by adding astrong citrus flavor, and it’s commonly

used in the preparationof poultry, seafood, beefand fish in many Asiancuisines — yum!

So, without furtherado, let's explore thisrealm of lemongrass andsee if the grass reallydoes grow greener on theother side.

Chai’s Island BistroCelebrity chef Chai Chaowasaree capti-

vates the appetites of diners with his allur-ing and contemporary Pacific Rim cui-sine. As an award-winning chef,Chaowasaree draws in the dinner crowdfrom 4 to 10 p.m. with decadent offeringsfrom his menu, in addition to live enter-tainment nightly.

Here at Chai’s Island Bistro, eachentree is refreshing to the palate and filledwith a plethora of flavors, includinglemongrass. Lemongrass is an herb thatcan be dried and powdered, or used fresh.

And according to Chaowasaree, thisdistinct flavor is featured in his Thai StyleOxtail Soup ($20 a la carte entree) withlemongrass, galangal and Hawaiian chiliwater with a hint of fresh lemon.

“On Sunday, Monday and Tuesdaynights I’m also offering this soup as partof a special five-course dinner,”Chaowasaree explains.

This elaborate five-course menu ($40per person for dinner and $15 per personfor wines) boasts a spread of GravlaxSalmon Roulade with Cream Cheese andCrab Meat, Pork Tenderloin Sate’ withThai Peanut Sauce and Cucumber Salad,and Poached Pear Salad with RainbowVegetables and Raspberry Vinaigrette.Then have your pick from three incredibleentrees: Thai Style Spicy LemongrassOxtail Soup, Chicken Roulade withRoasted Leek Gravy and Mashed Potato,or Seafood Tortellini with LobsterReduction. Finally, end your meal on asweet note with Heart Shape WhiteChocolate Amore Truffle.

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Sure, it’s obvious that Pho My Lienprides itself in its delicious bowls of pho,but don’t dismiss the other enticing itemson its ever-expanding menu. Located inWestridge Shopping Center in Aiea, PhoMy Lien has quickly become a family

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Above: The editor is a big fan of Pho My Lien’sSpicy Lemongrass Chicken ($7.95).Right: Chai’s Island Bistro’s Thai Style OxtailSoup ($20 a la carte) Photo courtesy of Chai’sIsland Bistro

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“Mangoes are such a great sum-mer fruit. We really wanted to doan event on property that featuredsomething seasonal,” saysBeachhouse at the Moana chef decuisine William Chen. “Mangoesare summery, bright and tropical,and the name pairs well with theMoana Surfrider.

“Mangoes also have great nutri-tional value. The Westin brand isreally all about promoting superfoods and wellness. Mango has abunch of nutritional complementsto it that pairs well with what theWestin brand stands for,” he adds.

Indulge in a mango mecca andexperience a variety of activitiesdevoted to mango, including amango food demonstration featur-ing guest speaker Hector Wong,who will showcase a ChocolateMango Oblivion Cake and instructyou on how to decorate a cake withmango. Mango seminars also are

scheduled, and contests such asBest Mango Contest and MangoRecipe Contest will dish up somefriendly competition.

“As part of the Best MangoContest, people can bring theirown mango fruit to be judged tosee who raised the best mango,”Chen states. “The Mango Recipecontest is always fun because peo-ple from the community submittheir favorite mango recipes, andwe’re still accepting applicationsfor submissions. Some of the sub-missions we’ve received havebeen pretty wild — the contestantsmix different ingredients andspices into their creations.”

According to Chen, an eventhighlight also will be Mangoes atthe Moana’s third annual MangoThrow Down featuring celebrityexecutive chefs Kevin Hanneyfrom 12th Avenue Grill, RussellSiu from 3660 on the Rise, Jon

Things are heating up this summer at MoanaSurfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, as it’sready to celebrate anything and everything

mango! Come July 21, this world-class resortwill partner with Makaha Mangoes to kick off itsfourth annual Mangoes at the Moana event. Thishighly anticipated day is jam-packed with festiv-ities from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., in which kamaainaand visitors are invited to savor this world-renowned tropical fruit.

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Matsubara from Azure, Celeste Pasagfrom Beachhouse, JJ Luangkhot fromJJ French Pastry and Michael Imadafrom Japengo, to name a few.

“This is one of our traditionalevents where we invite local celebritychefs to come and make their ownmango-inspired dish. Then we inviteour guests who come to the propertyto taste the dishes, and then they actu-ally get to vote and participate inselecting who’s the winner,” Chenexplains, adding that sampling ispriced at $75 for adults (includes twodrinks at the Southern Wine & Spiritsbooth); $45 for children (ages 5-12);$6 per script for one plate at eachbooth; pre-sale tickets cost $65 foradults and $35 for children, and areavailable for purchase through July20. (A portion of the proceeds willbenefit Leeward CommunityCollege’s Culinary Arts Program.)

Mangoes at the Moana has becomea staple at the resort, and the event isgrowing in popularity each year.Passionate about mango, the Moana isadding a new component to its mangorepertoire this time around as it intro-duces its Mango Cocktail Mixdown.This fun-spirited competition willbring together local mixologists whowill utilize mango and Kettle OneVodka as main ingredients in a mixeddrink. Guests will be able to taste theentries of the three finalists compet-ing for the top prize along with otherselections at the Southern Wine &Spirits booth.

“Mango Cocktail Mixdown is per-fect for sunset, pau hana and HappyHour,” Chen says. “All the mangoesthat we currently use are all locallysourced — we work with our localproduce purveyors and source the

mangoes from the islands.”Mango lovers may assume that one

day isn’t enough to relish in theessence of mango. Therefore,Beachhouse at Moana Surfrider isoffering an assortment of mango com-

ponents on its menu.“For the month of July, in honor of

Mangoes at the Moana, we like tobuild the hype throughout the proper-ty,” Chen says, noting, “During eachmeal period we try to utilize the fruit

and highlight it in a certain dish. Sofor breakfast we’ve been featuring ourmango bread, For afternoon tea we’reoffering a mango custard with ourscones, mango tea, sorbet and mousse.We have a refreshing Mango Slush

($6) available during lunchtime andafternoon tea as well. For dinner we’reshowcasing a Kurobuta Pork Chop($46) finished with a chili mango gas-trique — comparable to a sweet andsour sauce — and served with fried

onion rings and dressed watercress.“I personally love pork, I think it’s

just fantastic. The Kurobuta pork chopis something that we used to do, andthe guests have been asking for it back,so we kind of modified it a bit,” headds. “We brine it for about 36 hourswith some spices and citrus. Pork pairswell with the sweetness of mango, soit’s a very nice combination.”

Local crafters and vendors also willbe on hand, and live entertainmentwill be provided throughout the dayby local musicians Puuhonua Trio,Kamaka Fernandez Trio, TaimaneGardner Trio and Olomana. TheMoana Lani Spa Table will have lus-cious and refreshing Sir AubreyWhite Lion mango iced tea with a fra-grance and flavor of fresh whitemango available for purchase.

“Mangoes at the Moana will broad-en your horizons as to what you cando with the fruit. It’s all about cele-brating mango,” Chen says.

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1 Everything’s coming up mango at MoanaSurfrider, complete with an Afternoon Tea

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William Chen, Chef de Cuisine ofBeachhouse at the Moana, celebrates the versatility of the mango with KurobutaPork Chop, Afternoon Tea delights and, ofcourse, mouth-watering mango bread.

Join the craze for the tropical “King of Fruits”this weekend when the Moana Surfrider hostsits fourth annual Mangoes at the Moana.See Page 4 | Leah Friel photo

Feasting on Kenny’s best creations | 6ZPizza serves up the purest of pizzas | 13

ALSO:For the love of lemongrass | 2

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Since opening its doorsin 1966, Kenny’sRestaurant has

become an iconic landmarkin Kalihi.

Conveniently located inKamehameha ShoppingCenter with a highly visi-ble sign from the busyintersection of LikelikeHighway and North SchoolStreet, this legendaryrestaurant continues tooffer local-style comfortfoods in a casual diner-likesetting with a friendlywaitstaff.

From American classicsto Island favorites, the restaurant has an

extensive menu of breakfast foods(which are available all day),sandwiches, burgers, salads,soups, pizza, steak, chicken,

desserts and more. For gen-erations, Kenny’s ChineseChicken Salad, KoreanChicken, Fried Rice andLoco Moco have been andcontinue to be the mostpopular menu items. And inan effort to keep things funand exciting, sous chefJames Drewery has addedsome new dishes, whichwill be available startingtoday.

Kenny’s popular tacosalad is usually made withground beef, but can now beordered with grilled chick-en. Kenny’s Taco Salad

with Grilled Chicken ($14.95) is served inan oversized taco bowl with a generousamount of iceberg lettuce, grilled chicken,refried beans, black beans, diced tomato,green onion, Cheddar cheese, corn, anddrizzled with ranch dressing and toppedwith salsa, sour cream and jalapenos. Alsonew is Tempura Swai with sweet potato fries($14.99, add $2.09 for a side of cornbread).The fish has a salt and pepper taste, wrappedinside just the perfect amount of tempurabatter, and is served with tartar sauce.

Then, for dessert, Drewery has two newcreations that are just perfect for summerand available for a limited time. TheDeconstructed Fruit Pie ($10.99) featuresseasonal fruit in between layers of a pil-lowy, puff pastry and chocolate syrup atthe bottom. There also is the irresistableFried Ice Cream ($9.99) with a scoop ofvanilla ice cream inside a crispy CornFlake crust.

Often described as a place like home,old-timers don’t need to worry: The long-time customer favorites will continue to beoffered at this timeless eatery. These are justsome new options for those who may wantto try something different and refreshing.

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2 Fried Ice Cream ($9.99)3 Deconstructed Fruit Pie ($10.99)

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Hinone Mizunone, aJapanese home-style restaurant,

provides customers withplenty of Japanesefavorites, as well askamadakigohan, a tradi-tional way of cooking ricethat takes a lot of dedica-tion to make.

Dining Out caught upwith Brant Yamamoto andWayne Tanaka for lunchone day at HinoneMizunone. Both have theirregular dishes that theyorder, but today was dif-ferent — they both triedsomething new.

The lunch menu isserved from 11 a.m. to 5p.m. and features anassortment of teishokumeals served with rice,miso soup, two side dishesand pickles, and udon andcurry dishes.

Also, for the month ofJuly, Hinone Mizunonehas a weekly specialsmenu priced at $8.50 adish: Yaki Udon(Monday), Garlic Chicken

Katsu Teishoku(Tuesday), Pan Fried Porkand Vegetable Teishoku(Wednesday), Deep FriedTofu with VegetableAnkake Sauce Teishoku(Thursday), MaboEggplant Teishoku(Friday), Salmon TempuraDonburi (Saturday), andKimchee Fried Rice(Sunday).

Brant Yamamoto: “I’meating the Chicken‘Amakara-Age’ with SweetGinger Sauce ($11). This

is the first time I’m eatingit. I usually get the BroiledSaba ($8.50), but I’m on arice diet. All the disheshere are good, the serviceis good, and the locationis great.”

Wayne Tanaka: “I gotthe Butterfish Misoyaki($14.75). I like butterfish,but this is the first time I’mtrying it from here. I usu-ally come here for dinner.This place is clean, thefood and service arealways good, and theprices are reasonable forJapanese food.”

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othing’s betteron a hot sum-mer day than arefreshing makisushi, and KozoSushi has gotyou covered.While all themaki sushi onthe menu issure to give new

life to your dining experi-ence, you also can expecta meal that will leave yourtummy happy and contentwithout breaking the bank.

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Since 1976, Kozo Sushi has been serving updelicious sushi at reasonable prices, and theestablishment prides itself on providing sushithat can’t be found anywhere else. Kozo also hasmore than 1,000 locations throughout Japan, butin Hawaii the establishment caters to the localcrowd by adding a little taste of the Islands to itssushi.

Kozo’s Ahi Tar Tare Maki ($6.25) is a textureexplosion in your mouth as it combines tunatartare, mini bits of tempura chips, green onionsand a special barbecue sauce on a Californiamaki (made with crab, cucumber, avocado, may-onnaise and sesame seeds).

Hurricane Maki ($7.25) is a true whirlwind ofingredients that tastes so delicious, you mighteven feel the urge to meander up to the counterto order another. It bands together pieces of friedbreaded shrimp, salmon, lettuce, green onions,sweet ‘n’ chili sauce, teriyaki sauce, wasabimayo and barbecue potato chips into a flavorful

concoction with an added zing.What do you get when you unite local favorite

teriyaki chicken with maki sushi? TeriyakiChicken Maki ($5.99), of course! You get thebest of both worlds with teriyaki chicken, let-tuce, tomato, mayonnaise and a special teriyakisauce mixed into a maki sushi, which makes foreasy eating.

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Like the cheerleading chant goes, “When youmess with dynamite it goes tick, tick, tick, tick,BOOM!” You can expect that “boom” of flavorfrom Kozo’s Dynamite Maki ($7.25). The shrimptempura, lettuce, teriyaki sauce, sesame seeds, ahi,masago, green onions and barbecue potato chips sitbeneath sweet ‘n’ chili sauce and wasabi mayo, and

the textures and flavors combine in a powerfulpunch.

Tsunami Maki ($7.25) will hit you with three dif-ferent types of sauces — teriyaki, spicy and sweet‘n’ chili sauces — glazed atop ahi, tempura chipsand green onions over a California maki.

Not only is Kozo Sushi about serving the fresh-est, tastiest meals to its customers, it’s also aboutmaking sure each dining experience is memorable.The mixture of texture and flavors in each makisushi will leave you wanting more.

If you’re thinking that a maki sushi simply will notfill you up, Kozo also has other heartier options suchas Salmon Ikura Don ($7.50) and Ebi Tempura Don($6.25). And if you’re looking for that little some-thing to top off your full opu, there are almost 20 dif-ferent types of temaki sushi you can choose from,including Tuna ($1.20), unagi ($2.15) or veggie($1.60). There also is something the keiki will enjoysuch as Cucumber Hosomaki ($1.30) and ShinkoHosomaki ($1.30), which are prepared to perfection.

With six convenient locations — Kapahulu,Kahala Mall, Keeaumoku at Walmart, Moiliili,Pearlridge and Pearl City — Kozo Sushi is the per-fect place to grab a fresh and tasty on-the-go lunch.It lives by its motto, “When only the best will do ...why not take Kozo Sushi along with you?”

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Mention sushi in a conversa-tion and invariably peoplesee it as synonymous with

raw fish. The good news for veg-etarians is that, accompanying thecustomary offering of rice andseaweed, are a variety of optionsthat suit a plant-based palate.

Enter Genki Sushi-Kapolei,and district manager AmatoGarlitos has you covered. Wehave Kappa Maki (cucumber),Oshinko Maki (daikon) andOcean Salad, which has no fishoil — it’s just seaweed andsesame oil,” says Garlitos. “Wealso have Edamame, which issimply steamed soy beans andsalt. Of these, the most popular

with our customers are thecucumber maki and edamame.”

With all four dishes priced at$1.50 each, Genki Sushi might bethe final outpost for affordabledining in Hawaii. Beyond the fab-ulous price, the first thing you’llnotice when you sit down is thatthe Japanese attention to aesthet-ics is prominent even when itcomes to fast food. In fact, it’ssuch a delicate and refined experi-ence that, even though sushi offersa quick and satisfying meal, “fastfood” seems too crass a term.

Each booth beside the kaiten

sushi — sushi served on a convey-or belt — comes with everythingyou need. Pick up one of the teacups, and servers will quickly fillit with piping hot green tea. Thereare tiny saucers you can fill withshoyu for dipping your sushi, andmix a dab of wasabi into theshoyu if you relish an intense zingof heat with each mouthful. Fillanother saucer with a heap of pinkpickled ginger from a box at the

table, and use it to garnish eachbite for even more gastronomicalenjoyment.

A few veggie selections drift byon the conveyor belt, but to get justwhat you want, order from one ofthe servers. If you’re not already achopstick expert, this is the time totry it, as each piece ofKappa or OshinkoMaki is the perfectsize to lift and popright into your waitingmouth. Each piece really is its ownperfect little package, something tofeast the eyes on as well as thetaste buds.

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VOVegetarians go green at Genki

Genki SushiWHERE Kapolei Commons4450 Kapolei Parkway, Kapolei(and various locations)

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HOURS 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Sundaythrough Thursday; 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday and Saturday

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Who or what inspires you as achef/manager/owner? Our companyinspires me. Our company alwaysencourages us to improve and trynew things — to go out andresearch new things, be creativeand be supportive toward oneanother. Our team here at ShoreBird enjoys working together tocreate a great dining experiencefor our customers. Teamwork isvery important, and it’s inspiringto have wonderful employeeshelping each other out.

What’s your most popular dish?For our breakfast buffet it’s a toss-up between our pastries that arebaked fresh daily from our bakery,the fresh fruit, and our hand-carvedturkey and honey ham. For lunch

it has to be our handmade Angusbeef burgers served on a sweetbread bun. I’ve got to say theCheesy Burger is my favorite madewith four types of cheese. TheShrimp and Sausage Kabob andthe Rib Eye Steak are our popularentrees for dinner. For dessert, ithas to be our homemade browniesundae, served warm with a scoopof ice cream.

What is the biggest complimentyou’ve ever received as a chef/man-ager/owner? The biggest compli-ment that I could ever receive is

when my customers come backyear after year. We have beenopen for more than 30 years andsee many returning customers. Itis always great to see people whohave been visiting us for yearsbringing their children, friends andfamily.

If you could serve food to acelebrity, who would it be andwhy? What dish would you serve?To me everyone is a celebrity, wetreat all our guests like celebrities,and they can have anything off themenu — everything is great.

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 Shore BirdRestaurant and Beach Bar’s gener-al manager David Nagaishi, whogave us a little taste of Shore Birdand shared just what fuels his culi-nary drive.

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Years at restaurant 10 years

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Understanding my ownlimitations when itcomes to dissecting the

subtle flavors of Japanese cui-sine, I turn to my not-so-secretin-house expert. To say the least,she was impressed with thepupu options on Yoshi’s menu.

Earning most-flavored statuswas Deluxe Cold Tofu ($9).The creamy cylinders of freshtofu are combined with moun-

tain yam, natto, green onion,sea urchin and salmon roe tocreate a taste pattern that issweet, savory and salty. Notingthe ingredients, the lifeexpectancy of the dish was des-tined to be short. It didn’t standa chance. Within two minutes itwas on to the next dish.

Garlic Toast with Spicy Tuna($8) provided a nice counterbal-ance of flavor and texture. Spicyraw tuna is topped with sesameseeds, and gently placed ontoasted French bread. Garlic,Parmesan cheese and mixedgreens complete the crunchy,spicy stack of goodness. Thetuna is spicy, and if you’re a fanof spicy ahi poke, you’ll be afan of this dish as well.

How does MozzarellaTomato ($8) salad fit onto aJapanese menu? Quite nicely,thank you. Locally growntomatoes are sliced and alter-nated with portions of freshmozzarella. The cleanly pre-

sented dish is topped with gar-lic, olive oil, soy, vinegar,lemon and a basil pesto. Thekey to such a salad is fresh

ingredients that are simplyadorned. Yoshi does this. Eachbite bursts with a clean flavorthat not only tastes great butcleanses your palette for thenext option.

If you’re dining before sun-set, the Early Bird Special ($9)

should be considered. From5:30 to 6:30 p.m., you can cre-ate your own Two ChoiceTeishoku. Options include

Sashimi, Grilled Salmon,Spicy Ahi Poke, GrilledChicken, Pork Cutlet,Vegetable and Seafood MisoTempura, and ChickenKaraage. Selections also comewith a Small Yoshi Salad, MisoSoup and Rice.

Yoshi’s pupus burst with clean flavor

1 Sashimi and GrilledSalmon from Two ChoiceTeishoku ($9, Early BirdSpecial) Photo courtesy of Yoshi2 Jarred and Brysen Yuen3 Deluxe Cold Tofu ($9)4 Mozzarella Tomato ($8)


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CALL941.6891

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If there’s one food I am outra-geously passionate about, it’spizza. I tend to be a purist in

this regard — give me a goodslice of cheese and I’m a happygirl. But something about thefreshness of summer has mademe crave something new, andlately I can’t stop ordering

ZPizza’s topping-filled delights.The restaurant’s brilliant flavorcombinations, presented on avariety of crusts, are enough tomake me completely rewrite mypizza philosophy.

While the eatery offers acheesy classic slice, this seasonshowcases some festive pies to

really getinto. “It’s abarbecue sum-mer,” says ownerCesar Llarenas, who isexcited to highlight the ZBQZPizza Creation ($12.95, small;$23.95, large; $26.95, extralarge). This pie features an excit-ing barbecue-sauce base toppedwith mozzarella, barbecue chick-en, roasted peppers, red onions,fresh tomato rounds and sweetcorn. “The combination of ingre-dients is fantastic,” says Llarenas.You can enjoy ZBQ by the sliceon Fridays as well.

One thing that makes thispizzeria stand out is the moundof fresh herbs that tops eachslice. ZBQ really comes to lifewith the addition of freshcilantro in every bite.

If barbecue flavors are yourthing, you also can try the ZBQSalad ($8.50, small; $10.95,large), filled with mixed greens,barbecue chicken, roasted pep-pers, red onions, sweet corn andfresh cilantro in a chipotle ranchdressing.

In search of more pizza, Idecided to try something reallyunique. It was a risk that led togreat reward, and I urge everyoneto order Curry Chicken & YamRustica Pizza ($12.95). “Thecurry is really nice — it’s not too

s p i c ybut it’s

nice andpotent. This is

starting to be one of myfavorites,” says Llarenas. Theintensely fresh and flavorful cur-ried chicken blends so well withthe yams, raisins and mangochutney for a sublime sweet-and-savory combination. Mozzarellaand fresh cilantro round out thetoppings.

And as any pizza-lover knows,only a stellar crust will do. You’lllove ZPizza’s Rustica crustbecause it is the restaurant’sthinnest variety — providing allthe crunch you could want — yetit maintains an air of fluffinessand good chew. “It’s a little bitcrispier and really holds the pizzawell,” adds Llarenas.

So the next time that pizzacraving kicks in, head to ZPizzafor an exciting slice.

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WARDWard Centre1200 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu596.0066Sunday–Thursday,10 a.m.–9:30 p.m.Friday-Saturday,10 a.m.-10 p.m.

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favorite. The husband-and-wife team ofTommy Dang and Lien Bui spearhead therestaurant and pride themselves on serv-ing up authentic Vietnamese cuisine in aspacious and relaxing atmosphere.

While many loyal patrons have theirtried-and-true favorites such as the ever-popular pho or Shrimp Fried Rice, othersare gravitating to Spicy LemongrassChicken ($7.95).

This particular dish exudes a momen-tous amount of flavor, and Bui is quick tonote its success with customers. Withevery bite you’ll notice how each ingredi-ent complements the next, as SpicyLemongrass Chicken showcases tendermorsels of chicken doused in hoisinsauce, fish sauce and shoyu, and seasonedwith just the right amount of lemongrass,garlic and onions. Paired with rice or noo-dles, it’s safe to say that SpicyLemongrass Chicken has quickly become

a favorite on my list.So, the next time you find yourself

craving the best in Vietnamese cuisinefrom Pho My Lien, be sure to work up anappetite — the portions are filling and toogood to leave any leftovers.

Pho My Lien Vietnamese Restaurant98-150 Kaonohi St., Suite B213-B

488.4900

Keo’s Thai CuisineTempt your taste buds with exotic Thai

specialties at the one and only Keo’s ThaiCuisine. Amid the hustle and bustle ofWaikiki, stumble upon this landmarkrestaurant on Kuhio Avenue where youcan escape to an open air atmosphere andgarden setting that highlights a lush arrayof fresh floral arrangements, and Thaistatues and décor.

Owned and operated by KeoSananikone, Keo’s Thai Cuisine is open

nightly for dinner and capitalizeson freshness. Sananikone evenoperates a farm in the Mokuleiaarea, where he grows the majorityof the vegetables found in his cui-sine. So, expect nothing but thefreshest of ingredients here — infact, everything grown on the farm isorganic and free of pesticides.

And although lemongrass is com-prised of more than 55 species of grass,it’s an essential ingredient inSananikone’s masterpieces.

Keo’s Thai Cuisine’s featured special isSpicy Lemongrass Soup, also known asTom Yum. Choose to incorporate chicken($4.50), shrimp ($4.95), seafood ($5.95) orvegetarian ($4.25) options into the eatery’smost popular soup, which combines freshlemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, greenonion, cilantro, mushrooms and lime juice.If you prefer mild, medium or hot spice,Keo’s can cater the soup to your liking.

Then if you’re craving something witha little more substance, opt for SpicyScallops with Lemongrass and Peppers($13.95), which consists of a stir-friedfeast of savory scallops, along with fla-vorful lemongrass, peppers and garlic ona bed of chopped cabbage.

“This dish is considered mediumspicy,” Sananikone explains. “It has agreat fan base among our Thai andVietnamese customers.”

Everything is served a la carte here, sobe sure to order a side of rice if you wish.

Keo's Thai Cuisine2028 Kuhio Ave.

951.9355

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1 Pho My Lien’s SpicyLemongrass Chicken ($7.95)

2 Keo’s Thai Cuisine’s SpicyScallops with Lemongrassand Peppers ($13.95)

3 Keo’s Thai Cuisine’s SpicyLemongrass Soup withShrimp ($4.95)

4 Server Tiki Minnick withKeo’s Spicy Scallops withLemongrass and Peppers

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It’s mid-afternoon at OpuliciousRestaurant, and a family of three isenjoying their plate lunches when the

owner and chef Kelli Kay Chun walks upand offers to make the little girl a balloonanimal. The girl asks for a butterfly, andChun quickly sets off to twist two longballoons into a large, colorful butterflywhile the family continues to eat.

It’s that kind of family fun that Chunhopes to achieve at Opulicious — a newCoolidge Street restaurant that serveswhat Chun refers to as “local to the max”food. “A lot of eateries are just places toeat,” Chun says. “But my concept is, hey,you know, let’s have fun. Here you cancome to a place that not only has greatfood, but you can have fun, too.”

But, Chun says, the crucial aspect to asuccessful restaurant is, of course, greatfood — and Opulicious has plenty of that.Like, for instance, the Auntie TitaHawaiian Burger ($6.95), which comes

with two homemade hamburger patties,two strips of bacon and a pineapple slice,all drizzled in teriyaki sauce. For just onemore dollar, you can upgrade to a combomeal that includes fries and a drink. Andfor $1 more, you can get Opulicious’delectable sweet potato fries.

Other popular local favorites includeShoyu Chicken ($7.85), Cold GingerChicken ($7.85) and Korean GarlicChicken ($8.25). This month’s special is anew dish — Chicken Katsu Loco Moco($6.95), a creative and tasty twist on theclassic loco moco.

Opulicious also serves up tasty break-fast treats such as Portuguese Sausage,Eggs and Rice ($7).

And keeping in line with Opulicious’family-friendly fun, the restaurant has adessert designed specifically for keiki:Dirty Worms ($3.75), which is chocolatepudding, crumbled Oreo cookie bits andgummy worms.

Although the restaurant openedjust last year, Chun has been culti-vating her culinary craft since shewas a kid helping out in her moth-er’s kitchen. In college, she wenton to study culinary arts and nutri-tion. “I love to eat and I love cook-ing,” Chun says. “A lot of ourrecipes here are inspired from mymother, who is from Kauai. Likeour Kilauea, Kauai Apricot BabyBack Ribs ($12), which people arebuying like crazy.”

Whether you’re looking for aplace for family night or just to enjoy alow-key meal with friends, Opulicious’welcoming environment will ensure thatyou have a good time — and Chun’s col-lection of quality local favorites willensure that you have good food to go

with. “It’s a conducive environment tocome down and relax, talk story,” Chunsays. “And of course the key is really,really good food.”

Contact Christina O’Connor at [email protected]

Opulicious Serves UpLocal Favorites and

Family-Friendly Fun

Opulicious946 Coolidge St., Honolulu943.8885

Open Monday-Friday,10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturdays,10 a.m.-3 p.m.; closed Sundays

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1 Portuguese Sausage, Eggs and Rice ($7)2 Cold Ginger Chicken ($7.85)3 Auntie Tita Hawaiian Burger ($6.95)4 Shoyu Chicken ($7.85)5 Korean Garlic Chicken ($8.25)


“I love food, and I love balloons,” saysOpulicious Restaurant owner and chef KelliKay Chun. She has been a balloon artist for

12 years, working birthday parties and at various restaurants. Chunalso has worked as a magician and a clown. It was twisting balloonstableside at another restaurant when she had the idea to start her ownrestaurant — one that combined the two things that she was most pas-sionate about.

“I thought, why not have a restaurant where I can do this every day?”While Chun admits that life in the restaurant industry can be extreme-

ly hectic, she says that it’s all worth it. “It is gratifying because you seethe customer happy, you see kids who are happy. And when you’rehappy, I’m happy.

“Life is good because I found something that I really enjoy doing, andit is wonderful,” Chun says. “Every day, I wake up and it’s exciting becauseI am doing something that I love. Now it’s like every day is a birthday partyfor me because I get to twist balloons and I also get to cook.”

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Opulicious interior

Bulgogi Bowl ($7.99, lunch special)

Spicy Cold Noodle ($9.99)

Cold Soup ($9.99)


By Caitlin Basilio

Treat yourselves to all of thereasonably priced andtasty meals that Yakiniku

LuluRara has to offer. Hiddenalong Keeaumoku Street acrossfrom McDonald’s awaits thearoma, smoke and heat of tradi-tional Yakiniku dining.

Every dish at YakinikuLuluRara is priced at $9.99 orless because instead of side dish-es, meals are served with salad.With a variety of meats such asSeasoned Beef, Short Rib, BeefTongue, Briskets, Outside Skirts,Mountain Tripe, Seasoned RawBeef and Pork Belly, you’ll defi-nitely leave feeling full and satis-fied. Low prices and servings ofonly the best high-quality meat,there’s no going wrong atYakiniku LuluRara.

One of Yakiniku LuluRara’sfamous dishes is its Bok Noodle

($9.99). This dish is full of a coldbeef-flavored broth and featuresbeef, chicken and noodles.“Customers love this because it’ssomething different and really deli-cious,” says owner Sarah Chang.

A new dish on the lunchmenu is Bulgogi Bowl ($7.99),which is a “norburi styled mealthat features hot rice with bul-gogi, barbecue-flavored beef,”

she explains.Come and experience Yakiniku

dining by cooking your meat justthe way you like it on a hot-topgrill right in front of you, orenjoy being served at the sportsbar-like section of the restaurant.Yakiniku LuluRara is open dailyfrom 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. andstreet parking or parking in theback lot is available.

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At Golden Duck ChineseRestaurant, a plethora ofCantonese cuisine meets

excellent customer service — acombination that has proven to begolden at both its locations onKing Street and Waialae Avenue.Loyal patrons flock to the restau-rant again and again for a samplingof the expansive a la carte menu,full of family-style favorites.

According to owner DarleneFong, Beef Tendon & BrisketCasserole ($10.95) is a classic.This stew-like dish features beeftendon and brisket brought totasty fruition with mushrooms,cabbage, bean curd, garlic, ginger,oyster sauce, five-spice seasoningand fresh parsley. Fong says youcan enjoy the dish on its own, oreat it with rice or noodles.

The owner also suggests tryingOyster Sauce Chicken with Cake

Noodle — one of the establish-ment’s most popular items. Thisscrumptious hit is speciallypriced at $5.99, and it’s preparedwith chicken, oyster sauce andchoy sum. “You pan-fry the cakenoodle to make it crispy,” saysFong. “Cake noodle can havemany toppings, but this one iswith a roasted chicken withcrispy skin. We also do minute

chick-en, seafoodor any topping you would like.”

Catering to all your diningneeds, Golden Duck ChineseRestaurant offers sharable sensa-tions that are perfect for thewhole family.

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KING STREET1221 S. King St., Honolulu597.8088Open daily, 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m.

Beef Tendon & Brisket Casserole ($10.95)

Darlene Fong with Beef Tendon & Brisket Casserole

Oyster Sauce Chicken withCake Noodle ($5.99, special price)


YAKINIKU LULURARA

WHERE915 Keeaumoku St., Honolulu

CALL941.9112

HOURSOpen daily11 a.m.-10 p.m.

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Sweet tooth-approved,Larry’s Bakery on LawehanaStreet is your one-stop-shopfor all of your favorites —doughnuts, breads, pastries,cookies, cupcakes and more— you name it, they have it.The brother-and-sister teamof Lance and Iris Yafuso over-sees this family-run busi-ness, and loyal patrons havebeen raving about Larry’sBakery’s classics. From nowuntil July 20, the establish-ment is offering 10 percentoff of its Chocolate, Lilikoi andPineapple Mac Nut loaveswhen you present Larry’sBakery’s Dining Out couponon Page 27. Call 422.0059.

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Chai’s Island Bistro, conveniently located in Aloha TowerMarketplace, is not only known for its premier cuisine, show-casing some of the best offerings from the Pacific Rim, but

also for its top-rated entertainment, which features a multitude of tal-ented artists including Jerry Santos.

Best known for his work in the award-winning musical groupOlomana, Santos has been a familiar presence on the island musicscene for close to four decades. As a famed singer and songwriter,Santos serenades Chai’s patrons every Thursday at 7 p.m. while huladancer Nalani Badua-Fernandez graces the stage.

Santos is best known for blending traditional and contemporarymusical stylings, which reflect all aspects of Hawaii.

Chai’s features nightly entertainmentBY ALANA FOLEN

Jerry Santos and Nalani Badua-Fernandez | Photo courtesy of Chai’s Island Bistro

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The In downtown Honolulu lies a heav-enly oasis that diners flock to bythe dozens, all in search of top-

notch Cantonese cuisine with excep-tional flair. Located on Alakea Street,The Mandalay has been in businessfor six years, and according to own-ers and husband-and-wife team Larryand Linda Chan, this acclaimedestablishment caters to all your din-ing needs, especially when it comesto celebrating life’s special occasions— the restaurant boasts two storiesand seats 320 people comfortably.The Mandalay is located at 1055Alakea St. and open daily from 10:30a.m. to 9 p.m. For more information,call 525.8585.

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Ichiriki owner Issei Kazamatravels far and wide, seek-ing a plethora of ingredi-

ents to use in the restaurant’smany unique nabe, orJapanese-style hot pot dishes.A unique aspect of the nabeexperience at Ichiriki is thatinstead of a metal pot,Ichiriki’s broths are boiled in apaper pot, which absorbsexcess grease and oil from thecooking meat selections.

“We go to Japan, to a smalltown to get these paper pots.No one else serves it like that,it is unique to us,” says generalmanager Min Kim.

A growing nabe favorite isIchiriki’s Miso Chanko Nabe($11.95 for lunch, $21.95 fordinner and $13.95 after 9:30p.m). A miso-based broth is thefocal point with this dish, andit includes 16 different veg-etable and meat items includ-ing cabbage, bok choy, shiitakemushrooms, tofu, gobo,Berkshire pork, scallops,salmon and Ichiriki’s home-made Tsukune Meatballs.

“Here we have freshly mademeatballs, which we makefrom scratch with pork, chick-en, tofu and ginger,” addsKim, who personally loves therich flavor that Miso ChankoNabe delivers.

“We go to Japan to harvest alot of our ingredients because

it is so high in quality, andthen we blend them and makeour own secret concoction.”

For those who like a punchof spice, Ichiriki’s Angry

Goma Nabe brings the heat ofhabanero and jalapeno pep-pers to the broth. Ask forprice, as this item is not onthe menu.

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is Oahu’s Answer to Your AppetiteLook for it in the Star-Advertiser-Every Friday in tgif-Pull-out section every SundayCall Sandi Sakaguchi to advertise: 342-8802

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 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 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 7/31/12. Must present coupon.

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

Lobster$1299

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

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.”

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when his strength has reached a plateau. A basketball player needs to change his routine

when he can't hit a free throw. People on diets try to avoid the candy aisle. And for those of you that are grumpy all the time, here's a change for you...be nice and smile every once

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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

Valid at Participating LocationsWindward Mall 235-4467

Pearl City 486-4467Hilo 959-2600

Waikiki (Ala Moana Blvd) 949-4467Waikiki on Kuhio 921-2400

www.ihophawaii.com

Kids Eat Free!*

Every Day, 4 to Closing*Receive one free Kid’s Meal

with each adult entrée purchase.

Free meal valid for kids 12 and under on“Just for Kids” menu items at participating

locations. Drinks not included unless otherwise specified on “Just for Kids”

menu. Not valid with any other discount or coupons. Dine-in only.

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New Creations From The Chef

Ala Moana Center Tel: 947-8818 Jadedynastyhawaii.com

Daily: 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Dim Sum: 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

KSSK Perry & PriceSaturday Morning Show

on 7/14 & 7/21

Coriander Pork Tripewith Chicken

Roasted Crispy BeefTenderloin

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 Buffet930 McCully St.951-0511/0611

BUFFET

1115 Bethel Streetwww.brasserieduvin.com

545-1115

Brasserie

DAILY HAPPY HOUR

Monday– Saturday, 4 – 6pm

Favorites Like...

Baked Brie, Escargot,

Caprese Salad,

Wine, Beer and Cocktails

Elegant, Informal Dining

2 0 | D I N I N G O U T | J U L Y 1 5 - 2 1 , 2 0 1 2

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)

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!

$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

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

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

Snow Crab Available July 15th!

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 7/27/12.

*Menu and prices subject to change.

Receive a FREE

JJ’s Bistro

*Valid on actual birthday w/valid ID

Chocolate Pyramiddessert on your

birthday!

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 7/27/12.

KAMA‘AINA SPECIAL!

20% OFFLUNCH & DINNER

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.692-9880CATERERS

Makittii2380 Kuhio Ave.923-2260

BOUNTY SEVEN SEAS

Friday & Saturday 5:30 – 9:30 pm

For Reservations

739-8760

AT

THE KAHALA HOTEL & RESORT

www.kahalaresort.com

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SEAFOOD BUFFET

D I N I N G O U T | J U L Y 1 5 - 2 1 , 2 0 1 2 | 2 1

Grand Opening Specials!

Red House Top Noodlereg $15.99

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

Valid w/coupon thru 7/19/12. Cannot be combined w/other offers. Dine in only.

$999$999

Korean Beef Saladreg $12.99

$999$999

Try our favorite Korean Fusion Dishes!

SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE

Buy one dinner entrée, receive 2nd entrée

50% OFFvalid Sun, Mon & Tue with ad Expires 7/24/12.

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

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Special Summer 5-Course Dinner

available Sun, Mon, & Tues Only

$40$15

Per Personadd’l forwine parings

735-5544

•Fresh Melon Chinese Prawn Salad•Seafood Tofu Soup•Crackling Chicken

•Roasted Garlic Dungeness Crab•Mongolian Pork Chops

•Hunan Tofu with a Bok Choy•Beef with Fresh Asparagus

•Steamed Rice$229 for ten (Reg. $249)

SPECIAL SUMMER MENU

HONG KONG DIM SUM ONE FREE SELECTION

WITH PURCHASE OF 4*

449 KAPAHULU AVE., STE 101www.HeeHingHawaii.com

*this coupon required; expires 7/31/2012

•Mandarin Potstickers•Egg Flower Soup

•Pepper Salt Shrimp•Steamed Stripe Bass •Chicken Oyster Sauce

•Beef Choy Sum•Steamed Rice

$49 for four* (reg. $59)*this coupon required; expires 7/31/2012

LET US COOK FOR YOU

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

KAPOLEI MARKETPLACE590 Farrington Hwy

692-9880

ALL-YOU-CAN-EATCrab Legs & Mayonnaise

Shrimp Dinner BuffetFriday, Saturday & Sunday

Prices starting at…BOOK YOUR PARTY NOW!Retirement, Promotions and more!

$11.95small or large party welcome!

perperson Only

(200-300 Capacity)

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

3rd & 4th Course:Pick any two of 8 Entrees…

Bistro &French Pastry

Bistro &French Pastry

$28 plus taxper person

Special Summer 5-Course Meal!

• Baked Salmon Wellington• Opaka Fettucini• Pan Seared Pork Tenderloin• Grilled New York Steak Brioche5th Course: Dessert of Choice

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

WHERE TO DINEOn 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

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

KIDS EAT FREEFAMILY NIGHT-WEDNESDAY

AT WAHOO’S KAHALA

*Free Kids Meal For Every Adult Meal Purchased.

BALLOON ANIMAL ARTISTAND TOY CHEST. HAPPY

HOUR FOR MOM & DAD!!!*OFFER SUBJECT TO CHANGE, DINE-INONLY, VALID KAHALA LOCATION ONLY

WAHOO’S KAHALA | 4614 KILAUEA AVE. | 732-9229

Aina Haina Chop SueyEast Honolulu

Aina Haina Shopping Center • 373-1303 or 373-4632

GO TO WWW.ONONHAWAII.COM TO VIEW MENUS AND FIND $5 COUPON

• Chinese Chicken Salad• Peking Duck w/Bun• Scallop Egg Soup• Steamed Seabass

w/Ginger Onion

• Salt & Pepper Shrimp• Peking Style Pork Chop• Minute Chicken

Cake Noodle

reg. $225$189

EXP 7/31/12

Dinner for 10 ~SUMMER SPECIAL!10%OFF

COUPONDine-In & Take-OutEXCLUDES SPECIAL MENUS

2 2 | D I N I N G O U T | J U L Y 1 5 - 2 1 , 2 0 1 2

July 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

801 Dillingham (next to Costco)

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

951-MAXS (6297) Since 1945

“Cuisine of the Philippines”

www.maxsofmanila.com

Max’s KO TO-GO PackFinger foods - 6pcs. of Chicken

(legs & thighs), 16pcs. LumpiangShanghai & Chicken Chicharon

(Crispy Chicken Skin)$15.99

Now Available

Max’s HAPPY HOURat Dillingham only

Monday thru Friday3pm - 6pm

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

Serving Hawaii for 14+ yrs.

SUMMER SPECIAL• EXPIRES 7/19/12

1-FREE PIECE SHRIMP TEMPURA 1-PER PERSON, 1- PER COUPON WITH ORDER. MUST PRESENT COUPON AT TIME OF ORDER

988-1551TONS OF FREE PARKING!MANOA MARKETPLACE

SERVING LUNCH & DINNER • TAKE-OUT AVAILABLE

www.genkisushiusa.com

Proud recipient of:

PLATTERSavailable for…SUMMER GET-TOGETHERS! 14 LOCATIONS:

KONA (808) 327-6776

KUKUI GROVE (808) 632-2450

LAHAINA (808) 661-0333

MAUI 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 591-5600

OTHER ISLANDS:

www.genkisushiusa.com

NEWMenu Items!

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

COLDSOBA$8.95Reg. $13.00

• (2) Big Shrimp • (2) Veg. Tempura• Tsukemono• TeaINCLUDES: MISO SOUP, TUFO, GYOZA, SALAD & TEA

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

• Wine Spectator Award-Winning Wine List

• Live Entertainment

• Valet Parking

Proper Attire Required

Reservations Recommended2440 Kuhio Ave.

922 5555www.hyshawaii.com

Receive acomplimentary

Hy’s Cheesecake & Keepsake Photo For Honoree

Celebrate Your BirthdayWith us and

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449 Kapahulu Ave, 2nd Floor

LUNCH 11:30a-5:00pDINNER 5:00p-10:00p

Closed Tuesdays

SHOCHAN

Specializing in: okonomiyaki, teppanyaki, kushiage

225-0603

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 5 - 2 1 , 2 0 1 2 | 2 3

841-0931Kam Shopping Center

Open 6am Daily

TRY OUR POPULARCATERING DISHES!

Chinese Chicken SaladKorean Chicken

Egg-Battered MahiFried Rice

Many other options available. Call for pricing and full menu.

Try Our Tasty HASH TEMPURA!The Best Hash Tempura

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

Okazuya open daily from 8am

SEKIYA’S RESTAURANT& DELICATESSEN

Serving Hawaii for 77 Years!

www.SekiyasRestaurant.com

2746 Kaimuki Ave

732-1656ACROSS KAIMUKI H.S.

2012

ENTER TO WIN1 of 4 TRIPS FOR TWO TO LAS VEGAS!

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.

CONSOLATION PRIZESOne Month’s Supply of Zip PacsOne Month’s Supply of Napples

fastfoodfastfood

$5.99$5.99fastfoodfastfood

$7.99$7.99 Hawaii’s BestZIP PAC

SPAGHETTI &CHICKEN

MIXED PLATEHawaii’s BestZIP PAC

SPAGHETTI &CHICKEN

MIXED PLATE

For voting us your best!Mahalo, Hawaii! BUY 3 GET 1 FREE

NAPPLES OR BROWNIES

All items must be the same,limit 3 free

Mahalo, Hawaii!

Ala MoanaSidewalk Sale

July 13, 14, 15Hawaiian Roll Cake

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

www.lapalmedor-usa.com 941-6161Original Coupon required. Not valid on retail items orbottled beverages. One discounted item per coupon.Not combinable with any other offer. No cash value.Exp. 7/31/12.

$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

BREAKFAST & LUNCH NOW OPEN DAILY!A new twist on an old favorite

Breakfast items featured DailyEggs Benedict, Homemade Corned Beef Hash , Loco Moco, & much more.

Lunch items featured MONDAY - FRIDAYOxtail Soup and Ramen, Prime Rib Sandwich, Fresh Catch of the Day, & much more.

Now featuring our popularBrunch on SATURDAY and SUNDAY

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

*For information/reservations call Pagoda Restaurant at 948-8356or go to our website at: Pagodahawaii.com

Try our latestbreakfast special

Kalua HashBenedict!

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

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 7/20/12

2028 Kuhio Avenue Dinner 5:00pm - Closing

www.keosthaicuisine.com

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

2 4 | D I N I N G O U T | J U L Y 1 5 - 2 1 , 2 0 1 2

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

WITH THIS AD. EXPIRES 7/31/12. *DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALL BEVERAGES.

KOREAN CUISINE• LUNCH $17.95 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM• DINNER $25.95 2:30 PM -10 PM

KAL BI, SIRLOIN, CHICKEN,SPICY PORK, FRESH SHRIMP

www.eggsnthings.com

Macadamia buttermilk pancakes topped withour homemade macadamia nut whippedcream then sprinkled with a generousamount of macadamia nuts.

2464 KALAKAUA AVE.926-3447

343 SARATOGA AVE.926-3447

THIS WEEKEND ONLY • Sat/Sun July 14 & 15BISTRO • BAKERY • BARBreakfast • Lunch • Happy Hour • Dinner

$4 Selected Sliced Cakes 7/13-7/15

(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

Red Carpetwaffle$5 (reg. $9.95)

with this ad

DINE IN ONLY. VALID ON WEEKDAYS ONLY. May not combine with any other promo/offer.

Expires 7/20/12

(808) 942.0505815 KEEAUMOKU ST. LIKE US ON: Strawberry Filled Yeast Donut

July SpecialsJuly SpecialsJuly SpecialsJuly SpecialsStrawberry Cloud Cake & StrawberryFilled Yeast Donut

Strawberry Cloud Cake & StrawberryFilled Yeast Donut

Cater with Kaka‘ako KitchenCall for Catering Menu

596-7488

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 62 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

Early BirdSpecial Only

Sauteed Mahi withLobster Sauce

Steak & ShrimpChicken Alfredo Pasta

Call 922-6868for Reservations & Information

2284 Kalakaua Ave.Open 7 Days from 11am-10pm

Lunch 11am - 4pmDinner 5pm - 10pm

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

www.atlantisseafoodsteak.com

$12.95

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

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

Buy One EntréeGet the Second

50% OFF**Some exclusions may apply. Exp. 7/31/12

Okinawan • JapaneseSteak • SeafoodLocal Favorites

Under New Management

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$238Chinese Chicken Salad

Diced Winter Melon with Seafood SoupCrispy Chicken with Ginger Scallion

Honey Walnut ShrimpSautéed Beef with Chinese Greens

Steamed Fish Fillets with Ginger ScallionHouse Special Seafood Noodles

Steamed Rice • Dessert1055 Alakea St.

525-8585

Special Price for Table of 10

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

www.themandalayhawaii.comMon - Sun 10:30am to 9:00pm

Excluding all coupons and other discounts. Dine-in only.

Lunch Buffet(11:00AM-2:00PM)

Dinner Buffet(5:30pM-8:30PM)

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

ROYAL PALACER E S T A U R A N T

Offering Buffet (choose from 25 Items) & Sit Down Menus

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

Bring this Ad in and receive 10% Off

(Excluding Buffet)

$1 OFFAny Breadpurchases over $4

Must present coupon • exp. 7/19/12

DAILY BREAD SPECIALSTUESDAY Rustic Kalamata Olive Bread

WEDNESDAY Sundried Tomato Cheesebread

THURSDAY Foccacia Derecco

FRIDAY Walnut Raisin

SATURDAY Hamakua Farms Mushroom Bread

SUNDAY Buckwheat Fig

“All Natural no added chemicals”

988-43102752 Woodlawn Dr. • Manoa Marketplace

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

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

Sakura ChirashiSushi DonFresh. Delicious. Delightful.

Our MostPopular!

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

zbq pizza bbq sauce, mozzarella,bbq chicken, roasted peppers, red onions,

fresh rounds of tomatoes, cilantro, sweet corn

zbq salad mixed greens, bbqchicken, roasted peppers, red onions, sweet corn,

fresh cilantro, with chipotle ranch dressing

It’s ZBQ Season!

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.)

CELEBRATE YOUR GRADUATE’S ACHIEVEMENT.

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor

restaurantsuntory.com

922-5511

RESTAURANT

SUNTORY

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

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

“Il Lupino leaves little room for any-

thing other than the highest praise...one

of the truest Italian dining experiences

in town.” - Jo McGarry, MidWeek

Royal Hawaiian Center at the Royal Grovewww.illupino.com • 808.922.3400

Breakfast • Lunch • DinnerHappy Hour • Early Dinner Specials

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

LimitedTime Only!

$5.95CHAR SIU PORK PLATE

CHICKEN KATSU

LOCO MOCOor

943-8885 946 Coolidge St. (across Moiliili Long’s)Mon-Fri: 10am-8pm • Sat: 10am-3pm • Sun closed

$6.95(Reg. $7.75) (Reg. $8.25)

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

Mon-Sat 10am-10pm • Sun 10am-8pm

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

Offer valid on dine-in orders only. Must present coupon. Cannot be combinedwith other offers or coupons. Exp 7/31/12

July Special $7.47Appetizer Combo

2012FIRST PLACE

4369 Lawehana St. (across Target in Salt Lake) |

www.larrysbakery.com or find us on OPEN Mon - Fri 6AM - 1PM

Sat 6AM - 12PM

LOAF CAKES

EXPIRES 7/20/12WHILE SUPPLIES LAST

10% OFFWITH COUPON Lilikoi Chocolate Pineapple

Macnut

521-1688Shop A-1 (below Safeway Beretania)1234 South Beretania Sthiasianmix.com

Open Daily10:30am-8:30pm

Japanese, Chinese and Local Flavor

Bento • Take-Out Mix Plate • CateringAsian Mix

Limit 2 orders per purchase/person

Shrimp Scampi Won Ton Noodle

Also available Pasta • Burgers • Salads • SandwichesOPEN TIL MIDNIGHT!

2919 Kapiolani Blvd., #218 MARKET CITY SHPG CNTR 735-3888

FREE PIZZA!BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE (Reg. $9.95each)

Build your own 10" pizza with

unlimited toppings.*Take out only, w/coupon; not to be combined

with any other offer. Expires 7/31/12.

Celebrate the fresh taste of mangoes at our 4th Annual Mangoes at the Moana. Join us for a fun-filled day of food, drinks, seminars and more.

Tree to Table - A Mango Throw Down Noon-4pm Banyan Courtyard

A mango-inspired challenge featuring Hawai’i’s top chefs and guest celebrity judge Chef Roy Yamaguchi.

Proceeds benefi t the Leeward Community College Culinary Program.

9am-3pm Go Mangoes in the Lani Kai Room10am-6pm Mango Mixer in the Banyan CourtyardNoon-2pm Mango Food Demonstrations, Grand Salon

For more information, call 921-4600 or visit mangoesatthemoana.com

In love with mangoes

Saturday, July 21

WHERE TO DINE

Pho My Lien98-150 Kaonohi St. 488-4900

VIETNAMESE

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

Nuuanu Okazuya1351 Nuuanu Ave.533-6169

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

Adega Portuguese1138 Smith Street566-5909

OKINAWAN

SEAFOOD

PORTUGUESE

SHABU SHABUHanaki RestaurantManoa Marketplace2756 Woodlawn Drive988-1551

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

OKAZUYA3660 on the Rise 3660 Waialae Ave.737-1177

PACIFIC RIM

SIDE ORDERFRIED RICE

W/ PURCHASE OF ANY ENTREE

593-2800

@ WARD•••

SUN-THURS6:30AM-10PM

FRI-SAT6:30AM-11PM

VALID AT ASAHI GRILL WARD ONLY. CANNOT COMBINE W/ OTHERSPECIALS OR DISCOUNTS. MUST PRESENT COUPON. LIMIT 1 PERCOUPON. EXP. 7/20/12

515 WARD AVE.

Customers’Favorite… Oxtail

Soup!

SO ONO!

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espite its name, NewViolet’s Grill is far frombeing the “new kid on

the block.” Currentlylocated in Kapalama

Shopping Center, the eatery has been inexistence for more than 60 years and isnow under new management, accordingto owner Cindy Suehisa.

“It’s been under new management sinceMay 1,” she confirms.

When asked why the restaurant name is“New Violet’s Grill,” Suehisa mentionsthat additions to the menu played a role inthe name change.

“Our family — with my auntie — tookover the restaurant (from the previousowners) in 1998,” Suehisa explains.“When my brother took over the restau-rant around 2001, we changed some ofthe food on the menu. Now there’s moreOkinawan food on the menu than therewas before.”

New Violet’s Grill — which is usuallymost crowded during weekends — isknown for its homey, family-orientedatmosphere.

“The environment is relaxing; it’s aplace where everything is homecooked,”Suehisa states. “Everything is made fromscratch.”

The eatery provides customers withboth Japanese and Okinawan menus,and takeout options are available.Some of the restaurant’s most populardishes come off of the Okinawanmenu, according to Suehisa. Items aresold either a la carte or in completemeals. Complete meals include theentrée; rice and tsukemono; a choice ofmiso soup or tossed green salad; cof-fee, tea (hot or iced), Green River orfruit punch; and dessert.

“The Oxtail Soup ($10.95 a la carte;$14.95 complete meal), Pig Feet Soup($10.95 a la carte; $14.95 complete meal)and the Chanpuru (Stir Fry) dishes arepopular,” she says. “The Oxtail Soup isour signature dish, but we also have localfavorites — Hamburger Steak with FriedOnions and Brown Gravy ($9.95 a lacarte; $14.95 complete meal) and LocoMoco ($9.95 a la carte; $14.95 completemeal) also are really popular.”

A customer favorite at New Violet’sGrill is Violet’s Special ($18.95) — sashi-mi with a choice of two entrées, such asTeriyaki Chicken, Ahi Katsu, Kalbi,Shrimp Tempura and Shoyu Pork.

“We’re going to change Violet’s Specialto have three choices instead of twochoices,” Suehisa adds.

Besides the changeto Violet’s Special,

there will be further changes to the menuthat customers can look forward to.

“We’re going to try to have a daily spe-cial every day,” Suehisa explains.“(Examples of current daily specialsinclude) Ahi Bone ($13.95), SteamedOpaka ($11.95 a la carte; $15.95 com-plete meal), Grilled Opaka ($10.95 a lacarte; $14.95 complete meal) and GarlicAhi ($14.95). We also have BreakfastSpecials, including a Waffle Special withMeat ‘n Egg ($6.85), a Spam Omelet withStarch ($5.75) and a Vegetable Omeletwith Starch ($6.25). We have these spe-cials on an everyday basis. With ournew menu that we’re making, we tooksome things out and we’re going to putin some other things — we are going toput in the dishes we make every dayand make other specials.”

New Violet’s Grill also is looking toexpand its promotions, in an effort to

increase awareness and attract youngergenerations to the restaurant, according toSuehisa.

“(Right now), from Monday thruWednesday, we have a 15 percent off dis-count for senior citizens,” she says. “Thediscount is available all day for seniorsage 60 and older. We’re also going to startgetting a kids’ menu going, and we’regoing to have kids eat free with one adultentrée on Mondays. Currently, individualsfrom the older generation frequent ourrestaurant, but we’re trying to get the

younger ones to come in.”

orderoftheday

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1210 Dillingham Blvd., Honolulu | 841.8535 | Daily, 6 a.m.-10 p.m.

Out with the Old, Bringing in the New

Story by Kelli Shiroma • Photos by Nathalie Walker

Oxtail Soup ($10.95 à lacarte, $14.95 completemeal)

HamburgerSteak with

Fried Onionsand Brown

Gravy ($9.95 àla carte,

$13.95 com-plete meal)

Pork Chop ($17.95)

Goyo with Pork ($8.95 à lacarte, $13.95 complete meal)

Payton and brother Chaz Nagasawawith their cousin Kayla Suehisa

Hawaii Dining Out July 15, 2012

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