Hawaii Dining Out October 28, 2012

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It’s never too early to enjoy Patisserie La Palme

D’or’s famous Pumpkin Cheesecake and Pumpkin

Tart — two desserts that will undoubtedly put you

in the mood for the holidays.

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It could be because I was born in theYear of the Ox, but I just can’t getenough of oxtail — oxtail soup, oxtail

stew, oxtail saimin, you name it, I’m allover it.

As a local culinary standby, oxtail isadored by generations. Usually served in asoup or stew, oxtail is the perfectpick-me-up when you’re feelingunder the weather or ready to wel-come the cooler nights that comewith the fall and winter seasons.

Oxtail soup, stew, etc., are madewith beef tails, and actually the useof the word “ox” in this context isconsidered to be a legacy ofnomenclature. To dispel the belief,no specialized stock of beef ani-mals is used.

A beloved dish in many cultures,oxtail is a must-have ingredientfound in many dishes, and warmsthe heart and soul no matter whereyou are.

So, this week we’re warmingthings up with meal after meal ofpiping hot oxtail specialties at thefollowing Ono, You Know estab-lishments. So, don’t be stubborn,get ready to eat!

Kit n KitchenKit n Kitchen owners and hus-

band-and-wife team Kit and MayYiu have perfected the art of blend-ing European flair with Asiannuances into the culinary world. Ihave been an adamant fan of this

University Avenue restaurant since itopened in 2001, and its casual atmospherefilled with vibrant hues and eclectic décormake me feel right at home.

Believe me when I say that everythingon the menu will tempt your appetite, soit’s only a given that you’ll be back time

and time again to try it all.Ono for oxtail? Then

you’ll love Kit nKitchen’s Red WineOxtail Stew ($13.95),which presents morselsof oxtail simmered in a

red wine sauce with hints of shoyu,celery, onions and carrots servedwith your choice of jasmine rice orspaghetti. Kit describes it as a ten-der yet powerful taste that youwon’t soon forget.

“We soak the oxtail in Burgundywine overnight, and then it’s slowcooked for half a day. Our oxtailstew is cooked in a French style,which I learned from a chef inMacau,” says Kit of this populardish, which has been on the menusince the restaurant’s inception.

The beef is melt-in-your-mouthtender and the enthralling flavorsof the stew will engulf your tastebuds with every bite, resulting inan extraordinary meal that willleave you satisfied for days.

Kit n Kitchen also is encourag-ing late-night dining from 9 p.m. tomidnight, so take your time toexplore all that this renownedEurasian eatery has to offer.

Kit n Kitchen1010 University Ave. Varsity

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Akiko Kimuraserves as head chef atPatisserie La PalmeD’or, and with morethan 14 years of expe-rience, Kimura hasperfected the art ofbaking, oftentimes uti-lizing her own person-al recipes to createexquisite master-pieces, which are afeast for the eyes andthe palate.

“I’m always think-ing of new ideas allthe time, and I aminspired by so manythings. It’s fun to cre-ate new flavors andplay up the presenta-tion,” she says.

For Kimura, the premiseof her creations is based onquality as she only bringsthe best ingredients to theforefront. In fact, sheimports green tea and flourdirectly from Japan to

maintain continuity in herdesserts, which live up tothe highest of standards.

“I choose not to use a lotof butter, cream and sugar.My desserts are on thelighter side,” Kimura says,

noting that she likes toincorporate fresh fruit(local when possible),a healthy alternativethat brings a naturallysweet flavor and popof color to her edibleworks of art.

With more than 30sweet treats to temptyou, Kimura says sig-nature items includeStrawberry Shortcake,Framboise Fromage,Jelly Au Lait,Plantation Tea JellyDrink and BakedCheesecake, to name afew.

Priced at $4.50 perslice and $27 for theentire cake, Baked

Cheesecake is a customerfavorite featuring rich andsoft baked cheesecake atopa cranberry and hazelnutcrust, finished off with adab of whipped cream.

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The countdown is on: three days to Halloween, 25days to Thanksgiving and one patisserie to sweetenup the holiday season. Enter Patisserie La Palme D’or.

Owner Hiromi Tanaka brought this Japanese pastry con-cept from Mie, Japan, to Ala Moana Center six years ago,and since then has been ushering in droves of patrons whohave a soft spot for cakes, pastries, croissants, sandwichesand drinks, all of which emphasize a decadent blend ofFrench flavor and Japanese craftsmanship.

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Cheesecake off the menufor a bit, but customersasked for it again andagain, so I decided to bringit back for fall,” Kimurastates. “It’s a lighter itemon our menu that isn’t toorich. We’ve been selling alot.”

And while many retailshops are already in thespirit of Christmas,Patisserie La Palme D’or isfalling in love with fall asit’s currently highlightingthis season’s must-haves.

Pumpkin Cheesecake($30 whole cake, $4.80 perslice) is captivating inevery sense of the word, asLa Palme’s famous cheese-cake is kicked up a notchand blended with the mostextravagant pumpkin puree

and spices paired with analmond and hazelnut cook-ie crust. Lastly, it’sadorned with a cinnamonhoney creme to accentuatethe flavor. If you purchasePumpkin Cheesecake Oct.30 and 31 it will be haunt-ingly beautified withHalloween decorations.Thanksgiving decorationswill soon follow, as you areable to pick up this sweetending to yourThanksgiving feast Nov.20 and 21 (Patisserie LaPalme D’or will be closedThanksgiving Day).

“Our Pumpkin Tarte($20) also is available forpick up Nov. 20 and 21,and as with theThanksgiving PumpkinCheesecake, we advise

people to place their orderfor Pumpkin Tarte before-hand. We’re very busy dur-ing the days leading up toThanksgiving,” Tanakasays, noting that thisdessert made especially forThanksgiving featurescreamy pumpkin custardwith coffee creme baked ina homemade flaky tarte.Delicious!

Now, if you’re in pursuitof yet another of Kimura’sholiday specialties,Pumpkin Pudding ($3.70)is the perfect choice. Getready to devour spoonfulsof pumpkin custard pud-ding, topped with originalwhipped cream, a hint ofcaramel and pumpkinseeds.

And nothing says

autumn more than chest-nuts, thus making MontBlanc ($5) a most-desireddelight. It consists ofsmooth, rich chestnutcream with a hint of rumpiped over a dollop offresh whipped cream andalmond cake, baked withchunks of chestnuts andtart cassis (gooseberry).

Patisserie La Palme D’oralso hosts an array ofdesserts that are either lowin gluten or gluten-free.Low-gluten creations arePalme Chocolat andCheese D’or, while gluten-free desserts include PaveChocolate and RockyChocolate.

“Rocky Chocolate($4.60) is popular at themoment,” Kimura says of

this chocolate lover’s fan-tasy complete with choco-late sponge cake doublelayered with milk choco-late cream, and finallytopped with hazelnutchocolate-coated hazelnuts and macadamia nuts.

According to Tanaka, agreat product, not to men-tion unbeatable customerservice and an undeniablepassion for the craft, arethe prime ingredients forsuccess. And here atPatisserie La Palme D’or,nothing is sweeter thanthis!

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1 Halloween PumpkinCheesecake ($4.80slice, $30 wholecake) 2 PumpkinPudding ($3.70) 3 BakedCheesecake($4.50 slice, $27whole cake)4 ThanksgivingPumpkinCheesecake($4.80 slice, $30whole cake)5 Rocky Chocolate($4.60)6 La Palme D’or isa sweet paradise.

Ready or not,here the holi-days come.

One way to get inthe holiday spirit is tovisit Auntie Pasto’sKunia for its specialholiday menu launch-ing Nov. 1 and avail-able through the endof the year.

On the menu is aWinter Caprese Salad($6.95), a perfectstarter to enjoy your-self or to share, con-sisting of roastedtomatoes, fresh basiland fresh mozzarellawith a savory pesto sauce.

“The reason it’s called a wintercaprese is because tomatoes areout of season during the winter,so it’s tomatoes that have beenslow-roasted to bring out naturalsugars and concentrated deli-cious flavors,” explains assistantmanager David Kauka.

There also is a Crab Piccata($25) featuring steamed crabmade with Auntie Pasto’s tastylemon piccata sauce along with

pan-sauteed tomatoes, onionsand capers, and served with aside Caesar Salad. And fordessert, Pumpkin Tiramisu($7.50) has become a holidayfavorite. There’s a graham crack-er crust on the bottom, a thicklayer of pumpkin filling andLady Fingers on top.

“People ask for it throughoutthe year,” says Kauka. “We’vebeen offering it for the past fiveyears. It’s not your traditional

tiramisu, and

with just enough pumpkin flavorto bring out the holidays.”

Of course, Auntie Pasto’s regu-lar menu will still be offered,including its signature seafoodpasta, shrimp scampi and agedribeye steaks.

Auntie Pasto’s Kunia openedsix years ago by local restaura-teur Ed Wary, who is the originalowner of Auntie Pasto’s onBeretania Street but no longerowns that location. However, henotes that the Kunia eatery servesthe original recipes from whenthe original restaurant firstopened, is built on the original

concept and continues to carry itsreputation of good food, gener-ous portions, great prices andfriendly service.

Wary also owns Dixie Grill inAiea, and coming soon isWhiskey Dix, an environmental-ly-friendly bar to be locatedupstairs of Dixie Grill.

The Auntie Pasto’s Kunialunch menu ends at 4 p.m., andthe dinner menu is available allday. There also are weekly pro-motions: Monday is MilitaryMozzarella (purchase twoentrees and present a military ID,and receive a free mozzarellamarinara appetizer), Tuesdaysand Wednesdays are Kids EatFree (children age 12 and undereat free with the purchase of anadult entree, one kid’s meal peradult meal), and Thursday is HalfOff Wine. Weekly promotionsare available after 4 p.m., andcannot be combined with otheroffers, such as coupons.

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AUNTIE PASTO’S

WHERE94-673 Kupuohi St. #B 109,Kunia

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KITCHEN INSIDER

Who or what inspires you as achef/manager/owner? I have astrong background in customerservice because I grew up withmy parents and relatives owningbusinesses that centered aroundcustomer service in general. Iwould help out whenever I hadfree time. This in turn helped mebuild and strengthen my socialand communication skills. At therestaurant, I meet a lot of newpeople and even learn new thingsfrom them. Friendships are devel-

oped along the way, and there’sno better feeling than to see cus-tomers leave happy with theirdining experience and satisfiedwith their food.

What’s your most populardish? We don’t have just onemost popular dish, but a few ofour all-time favorites are our DimSum, Chinese Chicken Saladwith Jelly Fish, Minute ChickenCake Noodle, and Steamed SeaBass with Ginger and Onion.

Is there a dish that you createthat’s not on your menu, butavailable upon request? Mosttimes we are able to make justabout any dish that the cus-tomers request even though it’snot on our menu. Even if we’renot able to make exactly whatthey are looking for, we will doour best to make it as close aspossible and fulfill their needs.

What is the biggest compli-ment you’ve ever received as achef/manager/owner? Besidesthe food here, your smile andpersonality keep us comingback.

What is an invaluable lessonyou’ve learned while in therestaurant industry? Fromwhat I’ve learned over the years,

the choice of what dish to orderdepends on several things. I usu-ally talk to the customers and tryto understand them, and also geta feel for what they are thinkingand looking for. Then, I willmake some suggestions based onmy observations to help themchoose a dish that they will becompletely satisfied with.

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Restaurant manager Gary Lam, who gives us a little taste of GoldenPalace and shares just what fuels his culinary drive.

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For the past 11 years,Happy Day ChineseRestaurant co-own-

ers Yung Sang Chan andLisa Lum have been put-ting smiles on countlessfaces with a mixture ofHong Kong-style cuisineand friendly customerservice. The story of theircheery eatery beginsdecades earlier, though,when Chan opened aChinatown dining spotcalled Sea Fortune in 1979.After successfully runningit for 22 years, the ownerrelocated his restaurant —

with help from longtimeemployee Lum — toKaimuki in 2001.

While the newer locationsports an updated name,the same great eats thatforged a base of loyal cus-tomers in Chinatown canstill be gobbled up atHappy Day. According toLum, Honey WalnutShrimp ($13.95) hasalways been a favoriteamong regulars. The tradi-tional recipe features bat-tered shrimp coated in acreamy sauce and sprin-kled with candied walnuts.

Another best-seller isBarbecue Pork

($9.95), or CharSiu, which Lum

describes as

having a touch of sweetnessfrom the honey that is driz-zled on top of the pork.“This one’s very popular, sowe make it fresh three timesa day.”

If you are looking forsomething a little lighter,try Choy Sum with SeaBass ($11.95), which pres-ents the tenderest of filetsserved with a heap of veg-etables such as carrots,green onion and a generousportion of choy sum. “Thesea bass is very soft and it’sa healthy option,” saysLum. “We stir fry it in agarlic ginger sauce.”

Perhaps the main type ofcuisine Happy Day isknown for is its classic dimsum ($2.68 per plate)

selection. Every day from8 a.m. to 3 p.m., a slew ofregulars fill the establish-ment’s spacious diningroom, gathering aroundlarge round tables soon tobe filled with steamingdumpling delights thathave been served freshfrom dim sum carts. Askany of the eatery’s smilingservers and they willadvise you to try smallplates of Shu Mai and HalfMoons, as well as SpinachGao or a crispy bite ofFried Taro. Lum also sug-gests biting into golden

Baked Manapua buns, asthey are filled with therestaurant’s delectable charsiu and chicken.

When asked what it isabout about Happy Daythat makes Lum and herbusiness partner so, well,happy, she enthusiasticallyreplies, “Because we seethe customers happy. A lotof customers followed ushere from our restaurant inChinatown, and we love tosee them come eat lunchand dinner together withtheir families time andtime again.”


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Any day is a good day forpupus at Anytime Cafe.OK, I admit that’s a

rather cliché opening, but thefact remains that the diversemenu at the Market CityShopping Center restaurantmakes it a great place for justabout anything your taste budsdesire.

On the appetizer side, it’shard to beat Thai Style PorkCheek ($6.95). Tenderpieces of pork cheek aremarinated, fried till crispyand finished in the oven,and served with a spicydipping sauce made with

fresh garlic, lemongrass andchili sauce. The pork is sweet,juicy and a bit smoky, and thedipping sauce gives the tenderpieces of pork an extra bit ofkick that you’ll enjoy.

Somewhat new to the menu isEggplant Parmesan ($6.95).Large slices of eggplant arefried and topped with tomatosauce, fresh mozzarella andParmesan cheeses. The combois outstanding. The tomatosauce is fresh and light withoutoverpowering the subtle egg-plant and the cheeses have a bitof sharpness that help to com-plete the flavor profile.

Manilla clams are a restau-rant favorite due to their

availability and naturalsweetness. Anytime Cafe

uses the tasty sea crittersin its Steamed Clams($7.95), which, withits white wine sauce,is easy to recommend.However, clams do get

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What’s great about appetizersis that you can experience awide range of flavors withoutlimits. Sweet, fruity, smoky,whatever you hunger for — it’sjust a few bucks away. And ifyou crave heat, and I meanHEAT, try Baked Garlic ChiliWings ($5.50) and make sure toask for extra slices of chilies ontop. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry andyou’ll sweat like the creaturewho provided his jowls for theabove mentioned Thai dish.You’ll also love the deep, moistflavor of the wings that arealways crispy and never oily.

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Sekiya’s Restaurant andDelicatessan owner Joy Moriharahas plenty of customers who know

exactly what they will be having themoment they walk through the door.

“That is what people like about us.Everybody has their favorites, so somepeople come in all the time and eat thesame thing,” says Morihara.

If you are on the fence about what mightbe one of your Sekiya’s favorites, we havea few choices for you to to mull over.

For decades home-style, comfort foodhas been served at Sekiya’s and a menustandard is its Donburi, or rice bowl,dishes. Sekiya’s Oyako Donburi ($9.95)is a house special, which features a bowlof rice with a combination of chicken,egg and long rice.

“We also do this dish with noodles,which is actually my personal favorite.This dish has been here a long time,”Morihara adds.

Another favorite you may want to givea try is Sekiya’s Pork Tofu ($10.95). Asimple meal, Pork Tofu combines pork,

tofu and onions in a warm, fla-vored broth.

“This is a home-style kind offood, something you might

sit at home and eatwith your grand-mother,” saysMorihara

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Oyako Donburi ($9.95) and Pork Tofu ($10.95)

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Step through the doorsat Larry’s Bakery andexpect to take a little

journey back in time; butdon’t worry, you won’tneed a DeLorean. Withnew items to keep you inthe present, Larry’s Bakeryalso is bringing back oldfavorites.

“The pastries that westarted to bring back isstuff that my dad wasdoing 40 years ago, so it’salmost like we’re reinvent-ing the wheel,” sharesLance Yafuso, son of thebakery’s namesake, whooversees the business withsister Iris Yafuso.

A popular treat among

customers, and an originalrecipe by Larry being rein-troduced to the menu,Cinnamon Twist ($1.75) ismade with a flaky dough

that is dipped in cinnamonsugar and glazed after it isbaked.

“For some of the olderfolks, they reminiscebecause not too many bak-eries are doing that now,and for the new guys, it’ssomething totally new,”says Yafuso.

The bakery, which con-tinues to be a family affair,has been a staple in thecommunity for 52 years.

Though most of the

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WHERE4369 Lawehana St.,Honolulu

CALL422.0059

HOURSMonday-Friday, 6 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, 6 a.m.-noon

WEBSITElarrysbakery.com

Cinnamon Twist ($1.75)Cody Yafuso with

Cinnamon Twist and Pumpkin ButterMochi ($2)

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impressive selection is comprisedof creations passed down from theirfather, a few of the items are newerrecipes. Pumpkin Butter Mochi($2) is a specialty being offered forthe Thanksgiving season. With arecipe and texture similar to buttermochi, its flavors are a reminder ofthe approaching holidays, andinclude a pinch of nostalgia for alongtime local favorite.

And with baking that beginsaround 3:30 a.m., look forward to afresh start to your day, no matteryour choice.

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Annie and Alice Yeung haveworked for more than 15 yearsto build and improve Panya

Bistro, Bakery and Bar, constant-ly adding dishes to their eclecticmenu that features a wide varietyof “comfort food.” The siblingsaim to create a “delicious andmemorable experience,” and takepride in pleasing all diners, fromfirst-time customers to loyal regu-lars.

“We are constantly trying toprovide new items for our cus-tomers, and we don’t want tokeep the same menu for 15 yearsbecause people will get tired ofit,” says operating managerKiana Huang of the evolvingmenu at Panya. “Alice, Annie

and myself arealways here

trying to

make sure that our food and prod-ucts are consistent, and at thesame time, we’re constantlythinking of new items to feature.”

With its central location in AlaMoana Center and plentiful park-ing available, Panya offers acalm, relaxing environment inwhich diners can enjoy pau hanapupus and drinks, or a full mealinitiated by one, or perhaps a few,delectable appetizers.

Panya Grilled Chuck Steakwith Ginger Green Onion Sauce($15.95) is a new appetizer takingthe spotlight on the restaurant’supdated menu. The hearty pupufeatures juicy steak cooked medi-um rare, and topped with thehomemade sauce featuring thedistinct ginger and green onionflavors.

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can be found with Laksa RiceSoup ($15.95). Instead of noo-dles, the hearty broth is servedwith white rice and includesshrimp, fish cake, Chinese cab-bage, corn and hard-boiled eggs.As Huang explains, the addedstarch of the rice helps to soak upall the flavors of the dish.

“Whenever we’re here for ameal, we constantly think of newways to bring something new,even ideas from our own homekitchens,” Huang says. “The ricesoup will be popular because peo-ple always ask for Laksa, andthey really enjoy the rich broth.”

On the lighter side, MixedGreen Salad with Deep Fried FishFillet ($16.95) serves up light andmoist sea bass with a choice ofdressing. As with most menuitems available at Panya, the saladcan be customized for vegetariandiners with extra vegetables inplace of the fish.

For those craving noodles,Panya serves up hot and freshselections including Char SiuRamen ($12.95) with beansprouts, and Shanghai Style FriedUdon ($13.95) with chicken andChinese cabbage.

“We’ve been able to grow overthe years thanks in part to theword-of-mouth referrals from ourcustomers,” Huang says. “Peoplewho might have known Panya inthe beginning as just a bakery

may be surprised to hear that nowwe do catering, and also offernoodle and rice dishes along withcocktails at the bar.”

A host of new Shaken Iced Teasalso have joined the updatedPanya menu, and with offeringssuch as Shaken Jasmine GreenTea Lemonade and ShakenStrawberry Mint Iced Tea ($4.95each), customers will be askingfor the distinct beverages that aredistinctly shaken, not stirred.

Panya also offers up a stellarhappy hour from 3 to 6 p.m. and 9p.m. to closing Tuesdays throughSaturdays, and all day Sundaysand Mondays with both food anddrink specials to please any taste.

The eatery also is serving upcomplete Thanksgiving dinners togo just in time for the holiday sea-son, but customers are encour-aged to order soon as quantitiesare limited. The dinner sets,which include either turkey orhoney-glazed ham, start at$249.95 and feed six to eight peo-ple. To reserve a Thanksgivingmeal, call 597.8880 anytimebetween 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.,Monday through Friday.

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1 Operations managerKiana Huang with LaksaRice Soup

2 Laksa Rice Soup($15.95)

3 Char Siu Ramen($12.95)

4 Panya Grilled ChuckSteak with Ginger GreenOnion Sauce ($15.95)

5 Shanghai Style FriedUdon ($13.95)

6 Mixed Green Salad withDeep Fried Fish Fillet($16.95)

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1 Asahi Grill’s Oxtail Soup($13.95)

2 Asahi Grill is convenient-ly located on Ward Avenue.

3 Shiro’s servers KristalEscano and DianneLocquiao

4 Kit n Kitchen’s Red WineOxtail Stew ($13.95)


Asahi GrillServing up some of the best oxtail soup

on the island, Asahi Grill is the place to befor breakfast, lunch or dinner. Located onWard Avenue, this prominent hot spotopened its doors to locals and touristsalike in February 2007. Once you stepthrough the doors, you’ll soon see whythe oxtail soup is No. 1. In fact, theservers sport T-shirts that feature an imageof a license plate that reads none otherthan “OXTAIL.”

“Our Oxtail Soup has been our best-seller since the days of Kapiolani CoffeeShop, and then we brought it to AsahiGrill,” says restaurant manager VictoriaSayno. “Our customers love it and theykeep returning for more. Even touristsseem to love it.”

Priced at $11.95 for a small bowl,$13.95 for a regular bowl and $22.95 foran extra-large bowl, Asahi Grill’s OxtailSoup is made from an original Chineserecipe. The soup is prepared fresh daily

and showcases oxtail which, according toSayno, has been boiled for two to threehours in a clear broth with Chinese herbs.It’s garnished with Chinese parsley andgreen onion, and a side of rice(white/brown or fried rice) and grated gin-ger complete the oxtail experience.

“I also recommend adding some shoyuto the ginger or some sriracha sauce to thesoup if you prefer to have your soupspicy,” Sayno adds, noting that the hole-in-the-wall establishment sells about 80orders on a daily basis. “This is the perfectchoice if you’re sick; the broth is verycleansing.”

Starting today, you’ll also receive acomplimentary side of fried rice with thepurchase of Oxtail Soup. This weekly spe-cial is only valid when you present theDining Out coupon.

So, when the oxtail craving creeps up onyou, you know what to do. Head on overto Asahi Grill and enjoy the savory broth,fall-off-the-bone meat and all the irre-sistible flavors that go along with them.

Asahi Grill515 Ward Ave.

593.2800

Shiro’s Saimin HavenDiners delight in simple, classic com-

fort food, making Shiro’s Saimin Haven aprime establishment among locals wholong for childhood favorites, such as wonton saimin, sandwiches and more.

Since the 1960s, this Aiea eatery hasexpanded its menu, featuring close to 200onolicious items, which includes morethan 60 saimin options to choose from.The saimin is made from scratch at a noo-dle factory on Dillingham Boulevard andthe saimin broth is a secret recipe.

Beef up your meal with a hearty bowlof Oxtail Saimin ($12.40), consisting ofoxtail, saimin noodles, won bok, gau geeand shiitake mushrooms swimming in theone-of-a-kind saimin broth.

“Oxtail Saimin is a unique dish here,”says Shiro’s vice president Aaron Lee.

“We also serve the traditional Oxtail Soup($12.40) as well.”

Yet, Shiro’s Oxtail Soup isn’t youraverage oxtail soup. Yes, it’s served in ahomemade broth and includes the mosttender pieces of beef that you wouldexpect, but submerge your spoon evendeeper into the bowl and you’ll also findfresh won bok, shiitake mushrooms andbambucha pieces of gau gee. And it does-n’t end there: Two scoops of rice, vegeta-bles and grated ginger finish off the meal.

“It takes several hours to cook ouroxtail soup, but our patrons absolutelylove it,” Lee says.

Shiro’s Saimin Haven also is located inEwa Beach and Waipahu. Are you plan-ning a holiday party? Keep in mind thatpersonalized catering is available.

Shiro’s Saimin HavenWaimalu Shopping Center98-020 Kamehameha Hwy.

488.8824

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Watching the sunset over thePacific in Waikiki is one ofthe best “lucky we live

Hawaii” pleasures. And if you’realso relaxing in a casual, seasideambiance with a cocktail and someono food, well, it doesn’t get anybetter than that.

You don’t need much more,except maybe someone nice (ortwo or three) to share the moment.A fun idea for non-meat eaters is toorder up a few sides and startersand let everyone have at it.

Shor American Seafood Grill islocated on the third floor of theHyatt Regency Waikiki Resort andSpa Diamond Head Tower, givingdiners a bird’s eye view of WaikikiBeach. Its menu reflects its name,offering fresh fish and Americanfavorites — and there’s nothingmore American than watermelon.

Listed as a side, Watermelon andTomato Salad ($12) features sugar-charred watermelon and freshtomatoes dressed in a balsamicreduction and topped with roastedpistachios. The flavors and texturesbalance deliciously with every bite.

If cheese is part of your diet,

Shor's Pear Salad ($14) is a mix oftender young greens, pears,cucumbers, macadamia nuts andMaytag blue cheese tossed in asweet-tart mango dressing — anirresistible combination.

The ultimate in comfort food,Shor’s Truffle Mac ’n’ Cheese ($7)is prepared with about nine differ-ent cheeses (oh, my) and trufflestopped with a golden bread-crumb

crust. Mmm.When it comes to relaxation,

Hyatt Regency Waikiki marketingcommunications manager LauraVan Sciver has the right idea.

“Shor is on a terrace,” she says.“Just order some mac ’n’ cheese,grab a cocktail and enjoy the sun-set!”

Great advice. Sharing kicked-up comfort food

with great company while the sunsets over the ocean Shor doessound good, doesn’t it?

Contact Terri Hefner at [email protected]

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Shor AmericanSeafood Grill WHEREHyatt Regency Waikiki Resort and Spa2424 Kalakaua Ave.

CALL237.6145

HOURSOpen daily,Breakfast: 6-11:30 a.m. Dinner: 6-10 p.m.

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Located in Westridge ShoppingCenter in Aiea, Pho My Lien is amust-try for Vietnamese eats. The

restaurant serves up authentic, tradition-al Vietnamese food. Owned by hus-band-and-wife team Tommy and LienDang, who both are originally fromVietnam, the restaurant combinesauthentic know-how with the tastyingredients that Hawaii has to offer.

“A lot of these are family recipes thatLien learned and has kind of tweakedover the years,” says Walter James, alongtime friend of the couple whoserves as the restaurant’s financialadviser and marketing planner. “It isexcellent, excellent food. Good-qualityfood.”

Pho My Lien’s menu is very exten-sive. The restaurant features an array ofsoups, salads, stir-fry dishes — and, ofcourse, pho.

To begin your foray into Pho MyLien’s offerings, why not start withsome of its best deals? Every month,Pho My Lien features a different specialfor $4.99 or less.

The special for October is GreenPapaya Salad ($7.50, $4.99 during therest of October), which features shred-

Pho My Lien has been sharingauthentic Vietnamese treats withthe Islands for the past 12 years —

two of those being in Aiea. Before moving to its new home in theWestridge Shopping Center, it was in Waikiki for about a decade.

When that area of Waikiki started renovations a couple of yearsago, Pho My Lien opted to start anew in Aiea rather than tem-porarily close its doors — a decision that the restaurant’s regularcustomers have been very happy about. For many who used to fre-quent the restaurant in Waikiki, no drive is too far.

“We have a very good repeat clientele,” says Pho My Lien finan-cial adviser and marketing planner Walter James. “We try to takecare of our loyal customers and treat them well.”

Pho My Lien features the fantastic home cooking of head chefLien Dang, who co-owns the restaurant with her husband, Tommy.Prior to opening Pho My Lien, Lien had been working as a cookat Shirokiya, and Tommy worked as a server at a variety ofrestaurants.

The restaurant gets its name from one its dishes, pho, and thetwo owner’s names (Tommy’s first name in Vietnamese is My).

“Lien is an excellent Vietnamese cook,” James says. “For manyyears, they wanted to open up a restaurant. They asked me aboutit, and I said it sounded like a good idea because their food isexcellent food.

“They work at the restaurant seven days a week,” James says.“They are in the kitchen all the time.”

Despite those long hours, for Tommy and Lien, opening therestaurant has been a dream come true — and thesame could be said for Pho My Lien’s customers.

“We like to keep a good quality and a good atmos-phere at the restaurant,” James shares. “We havefast and friendly service. If you want to go in therefor a quick lunch, have a bowl of the pho, it’s quickand at a reasonable price. It’s in a convenient loca-tion with plenty of parking.”

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Pho My LienWestridge Shopping Center8-150 Kaonohi St., Ste. B213-B, Aiea

488.4900

Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.Sunday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.


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Moanalua ShoppingCenter is home toLoco Moco Drive

Inn, the place to be for all ofyour local favorites — yes,this includes loco moco, ofcourse.

Owned and operated bySheng Zhu, this mostsought-after eateryopened its doors sevenyears ago, offering itspatrons large portions ataffordable values.

“We have a breakfastmenu and many plate lunchitems to choose from,” saysZhu, who highly recom-mends Loco Moco DriveInn’s Loco Moco ($7.95),as the beef patties andgravy are homemade.

While the menu selectionmight be intimidating tosome with its plethora ofchoices, look to the HouseSpecials part of the menu forsome inspiration.

“A lot of people like ourSalt and Pepper Pork Chop($8.50), which features sevento eight pieces of tender porkchop seasoned with red pep-per, green onion, garlic, saltand pepper,” says Zhu,adding that two scoops ofrice and one scoop of macsalad complete the meal.

Then savor the heat withSpicy Shrimp ($8.75) smoth-ered in butter, and flavoredwith morsels of garlic andonion doused in a homemadered, hot, spicy sauce. Twoscoops of rice and one scoopof mac salad accompany themeal.

“You don’t feel the heatuntil later,” Zhu says with a

laugh. “It’s very spicy, but alot of people are ordering it.”

According to Zhu, LocoMoco Drive Inn is alwaysupdating its menu with a slewof new dishes by customerrequest.

“We want to make our cus-tomers happy and satisfied.That’s what matters.”


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1 Papaya Salad ($7.50)2 Wonton Soup ($7.50)3 Special Combo ($6.50)4 Chicken Salad ($7.50)


ded green papaya with carrotsand bean sprouts with a lighthouse special dressing.

“This is a very unique saladthat I really like,” James says.“It’s a great, refreshing salad.”

Next month’s $4.99 special canhelp you get the holidays off to ahealthy start. November’s specialis Chicken Salad ($7.50), whichfeatures chicken breast on top oflettuce and various vegetablesincluding cucumber and tomato.

“People seem to really like thatone,” James says.

For more of Pho My Lien’stasty soups, try Wonton Soup($7.50), a perfect combination ofdumplings, noodles and vegeta-bles — all swimming in a tasty,chicken-based broth. This dishhas been a $4.99 special in thepast.

Other past monthly specialshave included Seafood Salad($9.95), which features calamari,

shrimp and fish, and SpecialCombo ($6.50), which featurestwo spring rolls and two summerrolls. The summer rolls comewith your choice of meat, tofu orshrimp. The spring rolls are friedwith beef inside.

Perhaps part of what makesPho My Lien’s cuisine so tasty isits dedication to fresh, oftenlocal, ingredients.

“We get our produce in everyday,” James says. “It’s alwaysfresh — it’s never something thathas been left over from yester-day. We also like to feature localfoods … It just makes the foodtaste better.

“For all of the dishes, there arevery generous portions,” Jamesadds. “We want to give you goodvalue for your hard-earnedmoney. We keep it good qualitywith good portions.”

Contact Christina O’Connor at [email protected]

Salt and Pepper PorkChop ($8.50)

Spicy Shrimp($8.75)

Leah Friel photos

LOCO MOCODRIVE INN

WHEREMoanalua Shopping Center930 Valkenburgh St.

CALL423.8228

HOURSOpen daily, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

By Nicole Kato

For almost 50 years Kenny’sRestaurant, located inKamehameha Shopping

Center, has been the perfect placeto get together with family andfriends for a great meal.

Dining Out was fortunate tocatch up with Randall Harakal, DJWatson and Chantal MoeariiWeaver for lunch one afternoon.The group enjoys the restaurant, aswell as the friendly customerservce and welcoming atmosphere.

Randall Harakal: “I’m eatingthe Loco Moco ($10.55) since theyserve breakfast 24 hours here.They also have stuff on their menuthat you can’t find anywhere else,like their fish menu. They have allkinds of fresh fish. And the atmos-phere is really casual.”

Chantal Moearii Weaver: “I’mhaving the Oxtail Soup ($15.75). Ilike the broth, I like the vegtablesand the ginger with the shoyusauce, and the peanuts andcilantro, as well!”

DJ Watson: “I’m having theYakitori Chicken ($13.75) for thefirst time. I usually do the Akule orthe Chinese Chicken Salad, but Iwanted to try this. The chicken isvery good. It’s tasty and tender.”


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AT CHAI’S ISLAND BISTRO | ALOHA TOWER MARKETPLACE

Chef Chai Chaowasaree, ownerand chef of Singha Thai Cuisinein Waikiki and Chai’s Island

Bistro at Aloha Tower Marketplace isrenowned for his exotic fare thatemphasizes flavors of the Pacific Rim.Known for fusing fresh, local ingredi-ents with the eclectic flair of Asia,Chaowasaree’s cuisine is a true repre-sentation of our island home.

Most recently, Chaowasareeentered Aloette Cheese MasterHoliday Chef Challenge. As a part ofthis challenge, Chaowasaree is upagainst 13 other chefs from across thenation who also hope to win the cov-eted prize of $20,000 cash and variouspromotions.

“We had to submit recipes, and thewinner will be determined by a panelof judges and online votes from thepublic,” Chaowasaree says. “I’m very

excited to be a part of this challengeand the only chef from Hawaii.”

As one of Hawaii’s top regional cui-sine chefs, Chaowasaree is hopingthat the public will vote for his fourrecepies: Baked Brie with CaramelizedPineapple in a Phyllo Pouch (appetiz-er), Breast of Turkey Roulade withLeek Fennel Gravy and MashedKabocha Pumpkins (entree), MashedKabocha Pumpkins (side) and MangoGoat Cheesecake with Ginger CookieCrust (dessert).

“If I win, it will truly be an honor,”Chaowasaree exclaims. “I’ll use 100percent of the money to donate to sev-eral charities, such as Toys for Tots,HUGS Hawaii and IHS.”

You may vote for Chaowasaree oncea day from now to Dec. 15 by visitingmasterholidaychef.com/chefs/chai-chaowasaree.

Chai takes onchef challengeBY ALANA FOLEN

KENNY’SRESTAURANT

WHEREKamehameha Shopping Center1620 N. School St., Honolulu

CALL841.0931

HOURSSunday-Thursday, 6 a.m.-10 p.m.Friday-Saturday, 6 a.m.-11 p.m.

WEBSITEkennyshawaii.com

(from left) DJ Watson, Chantal MoeariiWeaver and Randall Harakal

Nicole Kato photo

Breast of TurkeyRoulade with LeekFennel Gravy andMashed KabochaPumpkins

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Kozo Sushi

On the go? Kozo Sushi has it all, especiallywhen it comes to mouth-watering take-out sushi options. Yet, Kozo doesn’t stop

there, instead this well-known eatery is makinga name for itself with its delicious bentos aswell. After serving Hawaii for 12 years, therecurrently are six convenient locations through-out Oahu — Pearlridge Center, Kahala Mall,Moiliili, Pearl City, Kapahulu and Keeaumoku.For more information, call 455.6805.

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

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Offer valid on dine-in orders only. Must present coupon. Cannot be combinedwith other offers or coupons. Exp 10/31/12

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*Restaurant Price: Chili Frank $7.35, Vic Pac $9.38. Prices slightly higher at Zippy’s Kahului. Offer valid from 10/1/2012 - 10/31/2012 for Chili Frank, 10/1/2012 - 12/31/12 for Vic Pac. Cannot be combined with any other promotional offers, coupons or discount cards. While supplies last. Sorry, no substitutions. Other restrictions may apply.

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• (3) Big Shrimp • (4) Veg. Tempura• Tsukemono• Miso Soup & Rice• TeaINCLUDES: MISO SOUP, TOFU, GYOZA, SALAD & TEA

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

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

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PEARLRIDGE EAST 487-8188

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Take-out OrdersWelcomed

Chinese Chicken SaladHam & Scallop Soup • Peking Duck

Walnut Shrimp • Crispy Skin ChickenGinger & Onion Steamed Sea Bass

Boneless Chicken Cake Noodle • Rice Shredded Duck In Taro Basket

Chef’s Dessert of Day

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WHERE TO DINE

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

Anytime CafeMarket City Shopping Center2919 Kapiolani Blvd735-3888

CAFE

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

Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine 590 Farrington Hwy.692-9880

CATERERS

Makino Chaya98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

Cafe Central999 Bishop StreetFirst Hawaiian Bank Building Lobby306-9284

CHINESE

Camellia Buffet930 McCully St.951-0511 • 951-0611

BUFFET

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

One coupon per order. Cannot be combined with other offers. Expires 11/15/12

Pearl Cityby Wal-Mart455-6805

Kahala Mall738-5696

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Moiliili 951-5696

(KOZO)

Keeaumokuby Wal-Mart946-5696

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Pearlridge483-6805Reg. $29.99

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EWA TOWN CENTER 683-1003

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WHERE TO DINE

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

Henry Loui’s2850 Paa St.833-3728

Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square, 524-1628

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

JJ Bistro & French Pastry3447 Waialae Ave.739-0993

Big City DinerKailua 263-8880Kaimuki 738-8855Pearlridge East 487-8188Waipio 678-8868Ward Center 591-8891

Mandalay (The)1055 Alakea St.525-8585

Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant5724 Kalanianaole Hwy.377-5566

Asian Mix1234 South Beretania St.521-1688

Little Village Noodle House1113 Smith St.545-3008

FAMILY DINING

Asahi Grill Ward515 Ward Ave.593-2800

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

Buy One EntréeGet the Second

50% OFF**Some exclusions may apply. Exp.11/2/12

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Naeng Myun Cucumber Soup

$495(11am - 2pm)

Naeng Myun Buckwheat Noodles

in Chilled Special Soup

for LUNCH

(choose from Spicy, Cucumber or Cold)

626 SHERIDAN ST.SUN-THUR 11AM-MIDNIGHT/FRI-SAT 11AM-2AM 596-0799

Serving Hawaii Since 1989

(behind Walmart)

Dine-In Only

WHERE TO DINE

Kit 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

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

Willows (The)901 Hausten St.952-9200

Kenny’s Hawaiian BBQRoyal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 2nd floor922-3333

Loco MocoMoanalua Shopping Center930 Valkenburgh St., #205423-8228

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

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

NEW MENU & SUSHI BAR!

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

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Early Bird Special 4-6pm

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

98-150 Kaonohi St. • Tel: 486-5100

*Menu and prices subject to change.*Menu and prices subject to change.*Dinner Menu Only.*Dinner Menu Only.

LUNCH: Monday – Friday $10.98Saturday & Sunday $18.98

DINNER: Monday – Friday $24.98Saturday & Sunday $26.98

CHILDREN 12 & UNDER4-5 feet 50% OFF3-4 feet 75% OFF3 feet & under FREE

Not combinable with other discounts. 55 or older w/ coupon & ID. No onlineor photo-copied coupons.One coupon per person. Discounts off regularadult price. Excluding Holidays. Expires 11/2/12.

SENIOR SPECIAL! 55+

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KAMA‘AINA SPECIAL!

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98-150 Kaonohi St. • Tel: 486-5100

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2746 Kaimuki Ave

732-1656ACROSS KAIMUKI H.S.

SEKIYA’S RESTAURANT& DELICATESSEN

Serving Hawaii for 77 Years!

Reheating instructions for fixings included.

8-10 lb.* Whole Roasted Turkey(*cooked weight)

Poultry GravyMashed Potatoes

StuffingCranberry Relish

Dinner RollsPumpkin Pie fromNapoleon’s Bakery

Order online at www.acateredexperience.com or call 677-7744Pick up on Thanksgiving Day Nov. 22nd, 8:30am - 2:00pm at the Hawaii Okinawa Center parking lot, 94-587 Ukee St.

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BUFFETSDIM SUM LUNCH

BUFFET 10:30AM & 12:30PM

featuring… a variety of Hong Kong Style Dim Sum

Adults $21.99 • Senior (60+) $17.99Children (3-12) $13.99

• Turkey • Pork Hash • Mochi Rice in Lotus Leaf • Fried Shrimp Puff • Egg Drop Soup• Sauteed Eggplant • Egg Custard Tarts • Fresh Fruits & more

DINNER BUFFET5:00PM & 7:00PM

featuring…Turkey w/ Chinese Stuffing

Adults $25.99 • Senior (60+) $19.99Children (3-12) $15.99

• Roast Pig • Peking Duck w/ Buns • Salt & Pepper Shrimp • Shrimp Cocktail • Char Siu Gon Lo Mein• Pumpkin Tarts • Haupia Gelatin Cake & more

525-8585Monday-Sunday

10:30am to 9:00pm

1055 Alakea StreetFREE PARKING

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

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come join us…

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

WHERE TO DINE

Top of WaikikiWaikiki Business Plaza2270 Kalakaua Ave. 923-3877

Stage Restaurant1250 Kapiolani Blvd.237-5429

Chai’s Island BistroAloha Tower Marketplace585-0011

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

Max’s Of Manila94-300 Farrington Hwy

801 Dillingham Blvd.951-6297

FILIPINO

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

ITALIANFifty Three By The Sea53 Ahui Street536-5353

KAPOLEI MARKETPLACE590 Farrington Hwy692-9880

ALL-YOU-CAN-EATStarting at $9 .95

Mon-Fri $9.95Sat-Sun $11.95

Mon-Thurs $15.95Fri-Sun $17.95

SEAFOOD BUFFET

PRIVATE PARTIESavailable for

20-300 people

Call for details

LUNCH:

DINNER:


www.3660.com

Join Chef Russell Siu’s

Thursday, Nov. 8 • 6:00pm

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

Crabmeat Ceviche�

Warm Spinach SaladEggs, Mushrooms, Onions & Bacon Bits

Warm Balsamic Dressing

�Pork Tenderloin Schnitzel

Browned Butter

�Pecan Pie

This cooking demonstration includes wine pairings

$65 INCLUSIVE OF TAX &GRATUITY, PREPAID

Limited reservations

Cooking Class

VISIT US FORWEEKEND LUNCH

11am –2pm

featuring…Nicoise Salad andMoules Marinieres Frites

1006 KAPAHULU AVE. 739-5000

DINNER SERVED TUES-SUN FROM 5PM

WAIMALU 485-8883

98-1277 Kaahumanu St.(across from Safeway)

www.paesanohawaii.com

MANOA988-5923

2752 Woodlawn Drive

Two crab cakes on a bed of green salad, tossed with our house made creamy Italian vinaigrette.

(808) 973-0168 www.mccullysc.com • Ample Parking Available in Basement off Pumehana St • 1960 Kapiolani Blvd. • Suite 200 • Hon. • HI 96826

Fook Yuen Seafood Restaurant

LOBSTER SPECIAL!

Lunch Buffet Daily!$10.95 Monday – Friday$11.95 Saturday & Sunday

Lunch 11 am – 2 pmDinner 5:30 – 3 amOpen Every Day!

$10.99 per Lobster*

SpecialLate Night Menu

after 10 pmFeaturing Rice Soup& Noodle/Look Funn

Soup!*Must be ordered with an ala carte dish.One Lobster per person. Dine-in only.

$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

WHERE TO DINE

Kobe Japanese Steak House1841 Ala Moana Blvd.941-4444

Hifumi Japanese RestaurantChinese Cultural Plaza536-3035

JAPANESE

Z PizzaWard Centre Auahi St. Shops 596-0066Kailua 151 Hekili St. 230-8400

IchirikiAIEA 98-150 Kaonohi St.484-2222

HONOLULU 510 Piikoi St.589-2299

Romanos Macaroni GrillAla Moana CenterHookipa Terrace 356-8300

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

Taormina-Sicilian Cuisine227 Lewers St. 926-5050

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

Gyu-KakuWINDWARD MALL46-056 Kamehameha Hwy F1922-5511

KAPIOLANI - 1221 Kapiolani Blvd., #105589-2989

WAIKIKI - 307 Lewers St.926-2989

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

ODORIKOJapanese restaurant

visit us at odorikohawaii.com

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

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

QUEEN SET($14.95)

(picture shown)

KING SET($16.95)

Only 7.50

Happy Hourfrom 4pm-6pm and 10pm-12am

50% off any sizeDraft Beer!

10% off your food only(not combinable with other offers/specials/discounts/kama‘aina rates)

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

Kama‘aina Lunch& Take Out Menu

Early Bird SPECIAL

All offers expire 11/30/12.

Bring or mention this Ad to receive

Mustpresentcoupon.Expires11/1/12.

1637 Kapiolani Blvd.(Across from Pan Am Bldg.)

www.tropical-tribe.com

366-8226


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 11/15/12.

www.samchoyhawaii.com

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580 Nimitz Hwy.545-7979

APPETIZERS

$1.50 each FRESH LIVE PACIFIC OYSTERS

served with a Wasabi Cocktail Sauce• Baked Oysters Rockefeller

• Fresh Live Kumamoto Oysters on a half shell• House Smoked Oysters on Garlic Bread

• Baked Oysters Casino

SANDWICH, SALAD & ENTREES• Po-Boy Sandwich

• Oysters Caesar Salad• Panko Crusted Fried Oysters & MORE!

KEIKI HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST

• Keiki Eat Free with each paying Adult entree

• Table Side Magic with David Arita• Balloon Twister • Caricature Drawing

• Today thru Sun. Nov. 4th •Oyster Festival 2012

Sun. Oct. 28th • 6:00 - 8:00pm

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

*DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALL BEVERAGES WITH

THIS AD. EXP. 11/30/12.

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

$1 OFFAny Breadpurchases over $4

Must present coupon • exp. 11/1/12

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

“All Natural no added chemicals”

988-43102752 Woodlawn Dr. • Manoa Marketplace

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

AT ALA MOANA HOTEL, 3rd Floor410 ATKINSON DRIVE

942-7788

Season’s Greetings Special Menus$438 + tax

1. Royal Garden Roast Meat Combination2. Bird's Nest Soup w/ Chicken or

Steamed Fish Maw, Mushroom &Chicken Soup

3. Peking Duck4. Fish Fillet In Fish Bone Basket5. Lobsters Royal Garden Style6. Baked Rock Salt Ranch Chicken7. Joke San w/ Shanghai Baby Cabbage8. Crab Meat w/ E-mein Noodle9. Walnut & Peanut Soup

w/ Mochi Balls

$308 + tax1. Minced Pork Served In Lettuce2. Fish Maw & Crab Meat Soup or

Dried Scallop Soup3. Shrimps w/ Honey Glazed Walnuts4. Roast Pea-Par Duck5. Sizzling Boneless Short Rib w/ Bell

Pepper, Onion & Black Bean Sauce6. Boiled Ranch Chicken In Chicken

Broth w/ Mustard Cabbage7. Braised Mushroom w/ Cabbage8. House Fried Rice9. Red Bean Soup w/ Lotus Seed & Lilies

Above menu is limited to 3 tables and cannot combine with any specials and discounts. Please order one day in advance.

801 Dillingham Blvd.(next to Costco Iwilei)

Honolulu Hawaii 96817

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

Waipahu, Hawaii 96797

www.maxschicken.com 951-MAXS (6297)

Regular Menu available 10am–8pmCuisine of the Philippines

10am to 3pmAdults: $25.00Children: $13.50(10 and under)

10% OFF

Prime Grade FILET MIGNON

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

$49

Kama‘aina Discountwith valid Hawaii I.D. Not valid with

other offers, valid on food only. Please present ad when ordering

Surfer Girl Burger Combo

$889Fried Onions, American Cheese, Sauteed Asparagus, BBQ Ranch & Fries

McCully Shopping Center

946-7474

Must present coupon. No substitutions. Cannot combine w/other specials/discounts.Exp. 10/31/12

✁

plus tax(reg. $12.29)

10:30am-10pmOPEN DAILY

For each Surfer Girl Burger Combosold, Pipi’s will donate $1 to theSusan G. Komen Hawaii Affiliation.

WHERE TO DINE

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

KOREAN

Sushi 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

Yakiniku Million626 Sheridan St.596-0799

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

Odoriko Japanese Restaurant2400 Koa Ave.923-7368

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

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

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

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

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 11/1/12

2028 Kuhio Avenue Dinner 5:00pm - Closing

www.keosthaicuisine.com


Eggs 'n Things Ala Moana is now open for Business

Eggs 'n Things Saratoga is closed for Renovation, but

Eggs 'n Things Ala Moana is now open for Businesswith Ample Parking and extended Hours

538-EGGS (3447) • www.eggsnthings.com451 Piikoi St. (Between Nijiya Market and Payless Shoes)

488-8836PEARL KAI SHOPPING CENTER

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

Must present coupon, Not combinable with other specials. Limit one coupon per person. Exp: 11/30/12

HAPPY

HOUR

5pm– Close

12oz Beer

$2

4 Pc GYOZA(w/ purchase of a

regular meal)

2 Pc Shrimp Tempura

(w/ purchase of a combo)

FREE!FREE!

Karaage Chicken(w/ purchase of a

regular meal)

$2

WAIMALU98-020 Kam Hwy.488-8824

WAIPAHU94-256 Waipahu Depot St.

676-2088

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

689-0999www.shirossaimin.com

Dear Hearts,

Everyone has a flopSometime or another.And because of the flopHe/She should get stronger than ever.

How can one savor successWhen he/she hasn’t tasted distress?

Don’t be afraid of a mere flop.It should spur you faster to the top.

Sincerely,

Shiro “Mistah Saimin”

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

Partner with zpizza andmake a difference...

Donate $1 for a Pumpkin Pin-Up and receivea $1 OFF coupon to be used on a future

visit thru 11/30/12. All proceeds willgo to St. Jude Research Hospitalworking to cure childhood cancer.

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 11/30/12. 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 11/30/12. Must present coupon.

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

Lobster$1299

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

OPEN DAILY: 10:30 A.M. TO 10:00 P.M.JADEDYNASTYHAWAII.COM

Ala Moana CenterTel: 947-8818

• 8,000 sq feet

• 7 VIP Rooms

• Accommodate300+ Guests

• State-of-the-ArtAudio/Visual System

Fall Special• Roasted Meat Appetizer Platter

• Tai-Chi Seafood Soup

• Golden Fried Chicken with Roasted Garlic

• Chef’s Special Black Peppered Beef Tenderloin

• Braised Baby Pak Choy & Ham in Supreme Broth

• Fish Filets w/Ham & Vegetable on a Lotus Leaf

• Tea Smoke Shrimps

• House Fried Rice

• Dessert of the Day

Dim Sum - Daily

10:30a.m. to 1:00p.m.

$238.00for table of 10

941-4444

NIGHTLY 5:30 PM - 6:30 PMTeriyaki Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15.95Daily Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$23.95Sukiyaki Steak . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20.95Teriyaki Steak & Chicken Combo . .$21.95

Kama‘aina & Military DiscountAvailable (with proper ID)

1841 Ala Moana Blvd.Between Ilikai & Hilton Hawaiian Village

Dinner served from 5:30 nightly. Valet parkingavailable. Not valid with any other offer.

WHERE TO DINE

THAI

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

Keo’s Thai Cuisine2028 Kuhio Ave.951-9355

Shabu Shabu House1221 Kapiolani Blvd597-1655

The Ocean House Restaurant2169 Kalia Rd., Outrigger Reef On The Beach923-2277

Tropical Tribe(across Pan Am Bldg)1637 Kapiolani Blvd.366-8226

SWEETS

OKINAWAN

SEAFOODSHABU SHABU

Crab City3441 Waialae Ave.780-3115

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

3660 on the Rise 3660 Waialae Ave.737-1177

PACIFIC RIM

Pho My Lien98-150 Kaonohi St. 488-4900

VIETNAMESE

NIGHT CLUB

M Night Club HonoluluRestaurant Row500 Ala Moana Blvd529-0010

Karai Crab901 Hausten St.952-6990

Meals incl. salad, pupu platter, giblet gravy, cranberry compote,dinner rolls & dessert

Honey Glazed Roasted Turkey (9-11 lb)Stuffed with Mochi Rice ............................$249.95Honey Glazed Ham - bone in (9-11 lb)Mochi Rice On Side ..................................$259.95

Thanksgiving Complete Meals to Go!Complete meals for both Turkey or Ham

From our oven to your table - ready to serve!

A completeMeal for 6-8

Order now to avoid disappointmentCall 597-8880 Mon - Fri 10am - 5pm

Email us at [email protected]

BreakfastSpecial8 am - 11 am2 Spam, 2 Eggs,3 Portuguese Sausage

Open Daily 8am-9pm•930 Valkenburgh St. #205•423-8228

MoanaluaShopping Center

expires 10/31/12

$795 Bento BoxMochiko Chicken,Teriyaki Steak, CheeseCrab Puff and Spam

$399


DINERS GET GRILL HAPPY AT GYU-KAKU


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Story by Kyle Galdeira • Photos by Leah Friel

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ provides diners with theultimate eating experience, from the friendly, wel-coming atmosphere to delicious food cooked fresh

at the table, the total package is served up at theWindward Mall eatery.

Regular and first-time patrons routinely flock to theKaneohe location to experience the thrill of yakinikucooking — the process of grilling meat and vegetablesover hot coals or a burner.

“The yakiniku culture is such an innovative, socialway to dine, and bringing something like this to acountry town such as Kaneohe was a great addition,”says general manager Sean Santiago. “We localizedthe menu and made it affordable, and we actuallystructured our pricing so you can come here two orthree times a week rather than saving a huge portion ofyour paycheck every month to take your family out todinner.”

From couples enjoying a relaxing evening out tolarge birthday parties and business gatherings, Gyu-Kaku blends aspects of traditional Japanese cookingand cuisine with local tastes and flavors.

“Our restaurant is nice and comfortable, very spa-cious, so families can come and enjoy the social atmos-

phere,” Santiago says. “All the dishes are portioned sodiners can share everything. You get to cook the itemshow you want them, and enjoy every bite hot off thegrill. When you order a steak somewhere else, you eatit how they prepare it, but here, you control that.”

Gyu-Kaku offers a wide variety of poplar lunch sets,including Toro Beef ($6.95), which features thinlysliced “beef bacon” that comes with a choice of mari-nades. Diners can choose from Shio White Soy, TareSweet Soy, Miso, Yuzu Kosho, Garlic and Basil mari-nades to give their beef that distinctiveflavor and aroma. Pork Lover’s Set($13.95) is a new addition to the lunchmenu, and serves up Smoked PorkBelly, Kurobuta Pork Steak andKurobuta Sausage.

All lunch sets also include misosoup, salad, rice and a soft drink tocomplete the meal.

“We try to take the pain out of order-ing,” says Santiago. “We have somelarger sets such as the Pork Lover’sthat serves as Yakiniku 101: You get toenjoy the best of everything we have in

that genre of food, and it’s the easiest way to go. Wedesigned the menu so you don’t have to think about it.”

Garlic Shrimp Tatsuta-Age ($7.95, $6.95 at happyhour) serves as a popular a la carte item, as the shrimpis battered and flash-fried, and served with lemon and azesty chili mayo. Kobe New York ($13.95) offers dinersKobe Steak with Japanese sea salt, and as Santiagoexplains, the restaurant went through so much of thechoice beef after it was offered on the menu that theexceptional cut is now prepared by the distributor

exclusively for Gyu-Kaku — the onlylocation internationally at which onecan find this specific cut of beef.

Diners can take advantage ofhappy hour specials available all daySunday and Monday, as well asfrom 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and againfrom 9 p.m. to closing Tuesdaythrough Saturday. Additionally,Gyu-Kaku features “Super HappyHour” deals from 9 p.m. to closingSunday through Thursday — theperfect value to satisfy those late-night cravings.

GYU-KAKU JAPANESE BBQWHERE: 46-056 Kamehameha Hwy #F1, KaneoheCALL: 744.2157HOURS: Open daily at 11 a.m., last dinner seating at 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday and midnight Friday and SaturdayWEBSITE: gyu-kaku.com/hi/windwardmall.htm

Pork Lover’s Set ($13.95)Kobe New York ($13.95)

Servers Cherel Ingand Taylor Yamashiro

Garlic Shrimp Tatsuta-Age ($7.95. $6.95 at happy hour)

Hawaii Dining Out October 28, 2012

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