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Director of restaurant operationsPatrick Comer (left) and ownerJason Kim offer up a few of Goodto Grill’s signature dishes.

Gourmet food at plate lunch pricesis what makes Good to Grill anexcellent choice for diners, whocan’t get enough of the eatery’sprime rib, kalbi, garlic ahi and additional favorites — all smoked to perfection on a kiawe wood grill.

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AN EDITION OF

Happy Sunday, Ono readers!Recently, I’ve been eating likethere’s no tomorrow. Oh, who am

I kidding? We all know I always eat likethere’s no tomorrow! Yes, I have no disci-pline. Well, guess what, folks? The battleof the bulge has crept up on me — myclothes aren’t fitting! So therefore, I mustreactivate my gym membership and cutdown on my portion sizes. And while youmay tempt me with onolicious cui-sine, I am being smart with mydecisions. So, while I may cravewith all my might the greasiest piz-zas or cartons full of ice cream, Imust go with my gut and pick thehealthier — albeit delicious —options.

This week, it’s all about hum-mus. For those of you who don’tknow, hummus is a Middle Easternand Arabic dip or spread usuallymade from cooked, mashed chick-peas blended with tahini, olive oil,lemon juice, salt and garlic. Servedwith crackers, pita bread or veg-gies, hummus makes for a simple,low-fat meal that will leave yourtaste buds happy.

Therefore, if you’re a health nutor not, it doesn’t matter, comealong with me and let’s get “thin-spired” by hummus at the follow-ing Ono, You Know establishments!

Kissaten Coffee BarFeeling sluggish and need a jolt

back to life? Kissaten is the answer atall hours of the day and night. Withmorning, afternoon, evening andlate-night menus to appease yourhunger, this Piikoi Street coffee bar

welcomes early risers and night owls with acup of joe, and the office crowd with an out-of-this-world grilled cheese sandwich andbowl of tomato bisque soup. But that’s justskimming the surface. Kissaten was found-ed in December 2010 by distant cousinsNeysa Taba, Jon Ishimi and Sean Ishizaki.All three now serve as senior partners of theestablishment, which centers around com-fort food with a gourmet twist, featuring

Japanese, French andItalian culinary influences.

“A Mediterraneanfavorite would have to beour Roasted Red PepperHummus Platter ($7),”Taba says.

A great choice forthose who are health con-scious, this dish is found

on the salad portion of the menuand features fresh pita bread andhomemade red pepper hummus.

“The hummus is zesty andtangy; comprised of garbanzobeans, garlic, roasted red bell pep-pers, lemon juice, chickpeas andolive oil,” Taba explains, addingthat sliced cucumbers, olives, redonions and feta cheese also adornthe plate and pair well with thehummus.

Recently, hummus has beengrowing in popularity, and it’s per-fect to eat on your own as a meal initself or share with a group offriends as an appetizer. No matterhow you choose to polish off thisdish, there will be no regrets.

Remember, it’s BYOB atKissaten, and for the completeMediterranean experience, enjoy aglass of wine with the Roasted RedPepper Hummus Platter.

Kissaten Coffee Bar88 Piikoi St.

593.1200

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EDITORAlana Folen

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By Alana Folen | Photos by Leah Friel

Above: The editor gets healthy withRumFire’s Crisps and Dip ($12) Nathalie Walker photo

Left: Cafe Central’s HomemadeHummus Plate ($5.95)

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he kiawe woodgrill is fired up,and your favoritemeats and seafoodare on the menu atGood to Grill,

Hawaii’s hot spot for finedining-quality fare at platelunch prices. Located atSafeway Center onKapahulu Avenue, thisaward-winning establish-ment opened its doors inSeptember 2008, and is acarnivore’s idea of absoluteperfection. Plate luncheslure diners in, along withpizza, pasta, salads andsandwiches, but it’s the lowprices that steal the show. Infact, the price for any mealranges from $6.99 to$17.99.

Dining Out recentlybrought its appetite to Goodto Grill and caught up withowner Jason Kim and direc-tor of restaurant operationsPatrick Comer. It wasn’tlong before our mouthsbegan to water with platesfull of succulent prime rib,New York steak, kalbi ribs,misoyaki chicken and moreplaced before us.

“We feature a smallrestaurant with an openkitchen. Here, we’re verypersonable, you can talk tothe guy grilling your meat,”says Comer with a smile.

Take time to witness the

thrill of the grill, and youwon’t be disappointed.

DO: Over the years,Good to Grill has accumu-lated a multitude of loyalfollowers. For those whohave yet to take part in theGood to Grill experience,what can they expect?

Comer: We’re an excep-tional and unique casualrestaurant with fine diningquality without the fine din-ing prices. Customers saywe’re a bargain. We featurea 100 percent kiawe woodgrill, which all of our meatsand fish are grilled on, andwe don’t use any fillers oradditives. We only use thehighest-quality products,our fish is always fresh andour beef is top grade. Ourfocus here is on the product.

DO: What separates thisrestaurant from other estab-lishments on Hawaii’s din-ing scene?

Comer: What makes usunique is the fact that we’vedeveloped a fast, casual

environment, and with thatcomes great cooks, greatmanagers and a great prod-uct. We don’t have waitersor busboys, so we’re able totake those costs and removethat from the pricing, andthat’s a big benefit to thecustomer.

DO: What type of cui-sine does Good to Grillspecialize in?

Comer: For lunch anddinner we offer pizzas, pas-tas, salads, sandwiches andplates. Our best-sellingsandwich at the moment isPulled Pork Sandwich($8.99) with your choice ofside, be it white rice, brownrice, garlic mashed potatoes,mixed greens salad or potatosalad. As our standout sand-wich, we slow roast the porkin a traditional braisingstyle, but it’s our house-made barbecue sauce that’sincredible. We have a tastyhouse cole slaw as well.

Our plates run the gamutfrom Misoyaki Chicken($7.99) to Braised Short

Prime Rib Platter for 10 ($99.99)Salmon Benedict ($11.99)

Ribs ($9.99), Garlic Ahi($10.99), Prime Rib (10 ounce$14.99, 14 ounce $17.99) andmore. Our prime rib is made withAngus beef and it’s marinated for30 days, marked and smoked onthe grill, then slow roasted so it’ssucculent and tender. We alsoseason it with a proprietaryblend. As for our Garlic Ahi($10.99), this dish features freshahi marinated in our garlic sauceand then grilled on the kiawegrill to give it a nice flavor. It’sserved with your choice of twosides as well. If you want morethan one entree, our combos arethe way to go. For example, wehave our Kalbi Ribs andMisoyaki Chicken ($13.99), andHibachi Chicken and Garlic Ahi($13.99). All combos come witha choice of two sides.

DO: Wonderful! Does Good toGrill have any breakfast optionsfor the early birds?

Comer: Yes, however, break-fast is served Saturday andSunday only from 8 to 11:30 a.m.Diners can choose from omelets,local favorites, pancakes, waf-fles, French toast, eggs andBenedicts. Our Salmon Benedictis a highlight of the menu. Pricedat $11.99, this Benedict features

French baguettes toppedwith freshly grilledsalmon and a poachedegg drizzled withhomemade hol-landaise sauce. Thismeal is served withyour choice ofwhite/brown rice,white/wheat toast or hashpotatoes. Fried rice also isavailable for $1 more.

DO: What would our DiningOut readers especially like toknow about the restaurant, otherthan the fact that you servegourmet food at exceptionallylow prices?

Comer: The menu staysthe same, but we have a spe-cials menu that changesalmost daily. We do a garlicchicken special andmochiko chicken specialfrom time to time, whichwe’ve received rave reviewsfor. Usually we have fourspecials running — a dessertspecial and a special soup,and two main courses. Youcan come down to therestaurant, call or log on toFacebook and Twitter(@goodtogrill) to keepupdated on the specials. An

appetizing special is New YorkSteak and Shrimp ($9.99), inwhich you’re presented with 8ounce Angus beef New Yorksteak and three pieces of shrimpthat we marinate in garlic andolive oil, and then grill. Twosides also accompany the dish.

Kim: Also, if you have a spe-cial need or request, we don’thave a problem accommodatingyou. We can do a mushroompasta for vegetarians.

DO: Now, Good to Grill spe-cializes in catering, and best ofall you really customize cateringpackages to fit any budget.Correct?

Comer: Yes. We can doeverything from grilling onsite

to setting up something spe-cial for a fine-dining

experience, a buffetor something simplelike a picnic. We’revery good aboutworking withinyour budget. Yougive us yourbudget and we’llgive you the best

things you can get.We’re very affordable.

DO: Good to Grill has

an irresistible Prime Rib Platterpriced at $99. Tell us about it. Itseems perfect for the holidayseason.

Comer: The plater feeds up to10 people and features signatureaged Angus beef prime rib withau jus and creamed horseradish.Also, select from brown/whiterice or garlic mashed potatoes andveggies or potato salad. We needat least 24-hour advanced notice,and this special can’t be com-bined with any discounts or otherpromotional offers. It’s perfect fora big family dinner or gatheringand is available year round.

DO: What does the future holdfor the establishment?

Kim: We would like to openmore locations, but it’s all aboutfinding the right place. We wanteveryone to come check us out tosee what the food is like, and Ithink everyone will be pleasedwith the result.

It’s been a tough road. Weopened right before the economycrashed, so we’ve had our chal-lenges, but we’ve overcome a lotof them because we have goodportion sizes at attractive pricesand we have a lot of regulars —some even come in every day —and we’re grateful for that.

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Kalbi Ribs and Misoyaki Chicken ($13.99)

New York Steak and Shrimp ($9.99)LEFT: Director of restaurant operations Patrick Comer

and owner Jason Kim

Garlic Ahi ($10.99)

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The Windward town ofKaneohe is known for itspopular Chinese restaurants

as well as its many places to grab aplate lunch. But we all know thatthe typical plate lunch consists ofmeat, rice, mac or potato salad andmaybe a green salad, which leavesmuch to be desired for those whochoose not to eat meat or fish. Andeven if they have an offering thatappears vegetarian, it often is pre-pared with oyster sauce or chickenbroth.

But you can just cruise past therest and make a stop atAdon Plaza, whereDean’s Drive Inn is cook-ing up a variety of vege-tarian specialties.

“We have a whole lineof vegetarian itemshere,” says chef andowner Dean Mishima.“It’s all vegetarian —burgers, grillers — nofish sauce, no shrimp,no chicken base orstock.”

That’s becauseMishima and his fami-ly are Seventh-dayAdventists, who keepa vegetarian diet.

“Church memberscome for lunch,” hesays, “so we have tohave vegetarian foodfor them.”

But you don’t have to join thechurch to enjoy Dean’s Drive Inn’shealthy fare with flair. Whetheryou’re in the mood for a sandwichor a full plate lunch, Dean’s does itveggie style.

The Maui Taro Burger ($7.95)comes with a choice of homemadesoup, spring mix salad or fries.

“We make our soups from

scratch,” says Mishima. There’s also Tofu Steak ($9.25)

that’s topped with ogo lomi tomatoand served with rice (white orbrown) and a choice of soup, tossedor macaroni salad. It’s a pretty platethat’s good for you, too.

The list goes on — stir-fry tofu

and vegetables, vegetarian chiliand rice, chili dogs and more.

So head over to the Windwardside, hungry veggie lovers. Dean’shas it covered.

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Tofu Steak ($9.25)

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Million RestaurantBy Nicole Kato

Million Restaurant serves upgreat Korean food daily,and the establishment is full

of customers at any given moment. From amazing side dishes to tasty

lunch specials and yakiniku options,you can’t go wrong when dining here.

Dining Out caught up with EdricTorio and Nikie Reyes one afternoonfor lunch as the duo shared the hot

pot dish Bul Go Gi Dol Sot ($9.95)and Yook Gae Jang ($8.95), a savorysoup made with shredded spicy beefand green onion.

Edric Torio: “Everything is reallygood. The kalbi marinade is deli-cious and the meat is tender.”

Nikie Reyes: “We’re having theBul Go Gi Dol Sot and Yook GaeJang. I love sun dooboo, and healways gets the kalbi.”

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MILLION RESTAURANT

WHERE626 Sheridan St., Honolulu

CALL596.0799

HOURSSunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-midnightFriday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 a.m.

Edric Torio and Nikie Reyes

Nicole Kato photo

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For many would-be diners,the thought of venturinginto Waikiki for appetizers

or a full menu of carefully pre-pared dishes conjures up imagesof traffic difficulties and parkingnightmares. I’m not sure this wasever the truth because it surelyisn’t now. Fresco ItalianRestaurant, for instance, is a two-minute walk from the easy-to-navigate Hilton Hawaiian Villageparking garage, and with freefour-hour validation, it costs you

nothing.The Italian fusion

restaurant overlooks theRainbow Bazaar andthe lobby/pool area ofthe Kalia Road resort.Large windows let inample fragrant breezesthat makes the fine din-ing restaurant seemmore like a country cot-tage than the typicaldark, windowless eateries thatmake up still too many diningspots. And with a menu loadedwith bright, colorful dishes, it

would be an injustice to hidethem behind false lighting andelectronic air fresheners.

Bruschetta ($11.95) is just oneexample. Executive chef RodhelIbay begins with house-bakedthree slices of Foccacia breadthat is presented with three quitedifferent, but well-balanced top-pings. One is piled with freshHamakua, Shimeji and Aliimushrooms that are marinated inkalamansi and garlic, and thenoven roasted. The second offer-

ing consists of vine-ripenedMaui and Nalo tomatoes that aretossed with olive oil, basil, garlicand Hawaiian salt. Last but not

least is the macadamia nut-crust-ed avacado that is deep-fried andserved with Gorgonzola cheeseand a garlic aioli. The entire dishis topped with an aged balsamicbasil oil and garnished withdehydrated basil oil that reconsti-tutes while chewing. Each focca-cia is exceptional in its ownright. The mushrooms are earthy,the tomatoes are light with a hintof citrus, and the avocado iscrunchy and very creamy.

Carpaccio Di Tonno ($15.95)is great for the fish lover.Sashimi-grade ahi is sliced thinand topped with zucchini, greenbeans, sea asparagus, asparagus,baby carrots, yellow bell pep-pers, feta cheese cubes, garlic,Nalo greens, and topped withkukui nut and olive oil. Perhapswhat sets this already deliciousdish apart is the black and pinkMolokai salt. The salt does morethan add a smoky and ocean-likeflavor to the dish, it also adds anecessary texture change thatgoes wonderfully with the but-tery ahi.

One final must-try isCapesante in Padella ($15.95).After all, what’s dinner without afew scallops to get things start-

ed? The large Alaskan scallopsare lightly seared and then ovenroasted to remain sweet and ten-der. The scallops are then servedwith hearts of palm, roasted bellpeppers and a squid ink saucethat has been sauteed with leeks,fennel, anchovies, pomodorosauce and then deglazed withwhite wine. Don’t let the inkscare you. By itself the ink istasteless, but combined with theanchovies, tomato and otheringredients, the thick dark liquidtakes on a slight ocean flavor thatis counterbalanced by the acidityfrom the tomato.

If you can’t make it for lunch orif a full dinner is not what youdesire, try happy hour from 5 to 7p.m. and 9 to 11 p.m. The $8 spe-cials include Bacon-wrappedShrimp, Foie Gras Truffle Friesand Calamari Pepperoncino.Drinks include $5 glasses of wineand $6 cocktails including Smore-Tini, Hawaii Three-O andRaspberry Lemondrop. Hurry, themenu changes every three monthsto take advantage of the fresh pro-duce as it comes into season.

Don’t miss the coupon on Page21. Purchase any two entrees andget a free Bruschetta appetizer.

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Carpaccio Di Tonno ($15.95)

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Although Violet’s Grill has been a family-ownedrestaurant for more than 60 years, there’s now aslight alteration to the eatery's name. Now known

as New Violet’s Grill in Kapalama Shopping Center, thename-change coincides with a return to family roots,with an emphasis on Okinawan specialties and cuisine.The restaurant’s first order of business was its soba noo-dle dishes. Nothing can warm the heart and the palatequite like Okinawan Soba.

Priced at $13.95 as a meal or $9.95 a la carte, NewViolet’s Okinawan Soba is a simple, but satisfying dish,which pairs warm broth with soba noodles, shoyu pork,

green onions, kamaboko fishcake andred ginger.

Another soba meal NewViolet features is its Tsuke

Soba, which has all the

same ingredients excepttrading out the shoyu pork for

spare ribs. Tsuke Soba costs$14.95 as a meal and $9.95 a la

carte. With the complete meal you’llalso receive a drink, miso soup or tossed salad and achoice of one dessert (pudding, ice cream or Jell-O).

New Violet’s miso soup has an Okinawan flair to it,which combines a medley of vegetables, pork, tofu andegg into its miso broth.

NEW VIOLET’SGRILL

WHERE1210 Dillingham Blvd.,Kalihi

CALL 841.8535

HOURS Open daily, 6 am.-10 p.m.; bar openuntil 2 a.m.

New Violet’s OkinawanSoba ($13.95 meal, $9.95 a la carte) Chris Fleck photo

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Emerson Ribao, Blue HawaiiSushi’s co-owner along with Waldenand Jasmin Butay, helped craft whatthe “face” of the restaurant wouldlook like since the restaurant openedin May 2011, and also designed themenu, from sushi bar selections to awide range of other menu items.

Ribao brings a host of experienceto Blue Hawaii Sushi after serving asgeneral manager for 26 years at KobeSteak House and Sushi Bar, andowning a restaurant in Japan. In theheart of the house, executive chefAlbert Geronimo and sushi chefRaymond Dizor bring to life Ribao’sculinary concept of Pacific Rim cui-sine with Japanese flair.

“I crafted the menu as somethingthat I thought would be good for thecommunity in this area,” says Ribaoof the eatery, which is situated inPearl City Gateway shopping center.“It was safe to say that I was wel-comed by the community and thesurrounding neighborhood. Theyoften say that ‘we need a restaurantlike this in Pearl City, somethingunique.’ We have traditionalJapanese items, but also feature con-tinental items such as steak and

shrimp, and some touches of Italianas well.”

Dynamite ($8.95) is an explosivestarter that features mushrooms andzucchini served in a casserole with alayer of scallops and shrimp, and isbaked to perfection until goldenbrown. The dish also features the sig-nature creamy Dynamite sauce,which includes mayonnaise, tobiko,shoyu and lemon.

For those looking for a healthymeal or vegetarian option, BlueHawaii Salad ($7.95) offers freshspring greens, raw corn and potatochips mixed with a balsamic vinai-grette dressing. Ribao notes that thedish serves as his best-selling salad,and that the raw corn provides aunique touch, as the kernels absorbthe dressing and burst with flavor.

Chicken Katsu Curry ($11.95)puts a zesty spin on the localfavorite, as Blue Hawaii Sushi addsa Thai curry sauce that provides asweet kick to the tender, breadedchicken. The signature dish also isserved with rice, sautéed onions,zucchini and mushrooms. A primeexample of Blue Hawaii Sushi’seclectic menu, St. Louis Baby Back

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The people of Pearl City have spoken, and the master-minds behind the increasingly popular Blue HawaiiSushi Bar and Restaurant continue to listen.

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Ribs are braised delicately and bast-ed with a secret sauce until the meatis juicy and tender.

“It melts in your mouth; if youbraise the meat slowly, it becomesvery soft,” Ribao says of the succu-lent meat.

Ribao explains that all entrees areaccompanied by miso soup, housesalad, rice, hot tea, edamame andstir-fried vegetables.

Staying true to its name, BlueHawaii Sushi offers a wide variety oftasty rolls as well, including the pop-ular Spider Roll ($13). This dish fea-tures soft-shell crab that is deep-friedtempura style and enveloped in asushi roll.

Ribao mentions that customerscan look forward to a host of newmenu items, including a sushi rollthat incorporates spicy tuna andshrimp tempura, and a tangy teriyakisauce, that are scheduled to berevealed “in time for the holidays.”He says that input from customersplays a big role in determining andshaping the menu.

“Given the chance, I’ll go aroundto the tables and ask what they wouldlike to see on the menu,” Ribao says.

“They let me know, and I do my bestto see if I can incorporate what thecustomers really want.”

The clean, family-friendly estab-lishment also offers early bird spe-cials from 4 to 6 p.m., includingGarlic Shrimp ($9.95, $12.95 regu-lar price), Steak and Teriyaki

Chicken Combo ($10.95, $13.95regular price), and Teriyaki Chickenor Fish of the Day ($7.95 each,$10.95 regular price).

“The price is very attractive, andfor first-timers, they will find thatthe food quality is outstanding,”Ribao says.

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Pearl City Gateway 1140 Kuala St. #104, Pearl City

456.2128

Open daily, Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m-2 p.m., 4-9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

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Manager Marly Castro and server JessicaBaxa

Spider Roll ($13)

Bue Hawaii Salad ($7.95)

Chicken Katsu Curry ($11.95)

Dynamite ($8.95)

Cafe CentralSteering away from corporate coffee

chains and creating a niche all its own isCafe Central, located in the FirstHawaiian Center lobby in downtownHonolulu. Owners Mary and Max Suiteropened this hidden gem last Novemberand say that Cafe Central is the holy grailof coffee.

First and foremost, we’re known forgreat coffee,” Mary says. “My brother-in-law has been in the coffee industry forabout 19 years and is our roaster here. Wehave special blends that are unique toCafe Central, such as our Kona blend,which is our house blend, as well as ourespresso blend.”

And when you have stellar coffee, youneed superlative cuisine to go with it.According to Mary, each item is made toplease you, be it the Classic Cafe ChickenClub, Asian Chicken Salad or Homemade

Hummus Plate.“People who have tried our hummus

really love it, and they like that we makeit fresh here,” Mary states. “This dish is awonderful and healthy option on ourmenu; we also try to use local ingredientsas much as possible. I love taking trips tothe farmers market.”

Cafe Central’s Homemade HummusPlate ($5.95) features warm pita bread,carrots and celery with a classic hummus.Egg, chicken and feta cheese can beadded for an additional cost.

When it’s time to wake up and you’rehungry for hummus, know that CafeCentral’s Homemade Hummus Plate isavailable Monday through Friday from 6a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cafe CentralFirst Hawaiian Center lobby

999 Bishop St.306.9284

RumFireThings are heating up at one of

Sheraton Waikiki’s most-coveted restau-rants, RumFire. Executive chef BrettVillarmia describes the restaurant’sexceptional fare as “social comfort food,”which goes hand-in-hand with the pictur-esque setting overlooking Diamond Headcrater.

Locals and tourists alike frequent theestablishment to grab a quick bite to eat orto spend an entire afternoon taking in thetempting flavors of RumFire’s YukonFrench Fries, Sticky Chicken Wings andMarket Fresh Fish Tacos, to name a few.

While everything on the menu is divine,this time I opted for the healthy alterna-tive, Crisps and Dip. Available onRumFire’s lunch menu. Crisps and Dipfeatures garlic and kalamata olive crispyflatbread paired with Villarmia’s ownedamame hummus. I was excited to sam-ple this new take on hummus, and boy, ohboy, was I pleased.

“Edamame hummus is my local-styleversion of the traditional garbanzo beanhummus. It features fresh edamame,cumin, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil,”Villarmia says.

Although it seems like a no-brainer, Iwould have never thought of substitutinggarbanzo beans for edamame, whichmakes Villarmia a true genius.

“I grew up eating a lot of edamame as akid, so I thought it would be a nice toincorporate it into the hummus for every-one to enjoy,” he adds.

Crisps and Dip is a very light andrefreshing lunch option, and fortunatelywon’t give you that kanak attack if youhave to get back to work. Better yet, theedamame hummus is low in fat and per-fect for vegans.

RumFireSheraton Waikiki

2255 Kalakaua Ave.921.4600

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Cafe Central’s general manager Danielle MarstallerKissaten’s Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Platter ($7) RumFire’s Crisps and Dip ($12) | Nathalie Walker photo

RIGHT: Kissaten is conveniently located on Piikoi Street

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KITCHEN INSIDER

Who or what inspires you as achef/manager/owner? My inspira-tion comes from the smiles on ourcustomers’ faces when they are enjoy-ing their time with their friends andfamily at Ichiriki. It makes me feellike I’m doing something right whenit brings a smile to someone’s face.

What’s your most popular dish?Our Ichiriki Nabe and Pirikara Nabeare our two best-sellers.Is there a dish that you createthat’s not on your menu, butavailable upon request? Yes, wehave a not-so-secret nabe calledAngry Goma Nabe. We made it withour spicy-food lovers in mind. It hasjalapeno and habanero peppers in it

that I personally cannotfinish because it’s toospicy, but I’m a wimp!Angry Goma Nabe isnot just spicy, it’s veryflavorful, too!

What is the biggestcompliment you’veever received as achef/manager/owner?“Ichiriki is my favorite restaurant!”Every time I hear that, whether it’sfrom a child or food critic, it reallymakes my week. Our restaurant hasonly one goal, and that is to make ourcustomers happy. When I hear thosewords, I feel like I’ve won the SuperBowl.

If you could serve food to acelebrity, who would it be andwhy? What dish would you serve?I’d like to serve our Ichiriki Nabe toPresident Obama because he’s prob-ably very stressed out and nabe is agreat Japanese comfort food.

Ichiriki JapaneseNabe Restaurant

HONOLULU 510 Piikoi St.; 589.2299 AIEA Kaonohi St.; 484.2222KANEOHE 46-047 Kamehameha Hwy. (coming soon)Open daily, from 11 a.m. (lunch) and from 4 p.m. (dinner)

Name Issei Kazama Title Partner at Ichiriki Years at restaurant 12 years

Training/education 17 years in the hospitality industry

Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at yourfavorite restaurant? Well, much credit goes to themany chefs, owners and managers who work diligent-

ly day in and day out to make sure Hawaii’s diners have atop-notch dining experience.

This week, Dining Out gets the inside scoops from Ichirikipartner Issei Kazama, who gives us a little taste of Ichirikiand shares just what fuels his culinary drive.

Ichiriki partners RikiKobayashi and Issei

Kazama

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Since 1984, RoyalGarden has allowedlocals and tourists

alike to escape to a worldof traditional Hong Kong-style Cantonese food.Upon entering the pristine,spacious and ornate interi-or of the restaurant, patronsare often surprised to learnthat it has been situatedwithin Ala Moana Hotelfor 28 years. The minutethey taste the refined fla-vors of its tried-and-trueclassics, however, theyrealized they’ve entered aculinary landmark of sorts.

In fact, the most loyal ofcustomers remember theestablishment’s originallocation on KeeaumokuStreet, back when it wascalled Capital ChineseRestaurant. Why did theykeep coming back after it

moved? It’s as simple asgood eats.

“I want to tell youabout one of our special-ties,” says owner CalvinWong, when describingLive Maine LobsterRoyal Garden Style (sea-sonal pricing), one of themost popular dishes.“It’s really special com-pared to how otherChinese restaurants pre-pare it. We call it RoyalGarden style becauseour way of cooking it iswith minced garlic,

shallots, butter and a veryrich chicken broth.” Such avelvety garlic sauce pairsbeautifully with the high-quality lobster.

Another dish you trulywon’t see anywhere else isBaked Conch Shell ($6.95),overflowing with a savory

mixture of scallop, shrimpand pork. What makes thisopulent platter so unique isits beautiful curry sauceaccented with Parmesancheese for a surprisinglydelicious flavor. “It’s one ofour signature dishes,” addsmanager Ian Tam.

When it comes tostarters, Deep Fried StuffedTofu ($11.95) is great topass around the table. “It’ssimple, but really elegant,”explains Wong. “The tofuis soft on the inside, but we

make the outside crispy.”These delicate bites arefilled with baby shrimp andserved with a spicy greenonion sauce.

And for an absolute clas-sic, try Shrimp with HoneyGlazed Walnuts ($20.95).Puffy shrimp are doused ina creamy sauce and gar-nished with honey-glazedwalnuts bejeweled withsesame seeds.

Retreating to an oasis ofChinese cuisine has neverbeen so easy.

oh!bytheway

Dining Out would like to clarify thatSakura Terrace’s Sakura Bento(lunch) does not come with an

entree choice as stated in last week’s arti-cle. Instead, the lunch bento features tem-pura and sashimi, with an additional sidethat changes daily.

A ‘Garden’ of eatin’

ROYAL GARDENCHINESE RESTAURANT

WHEREAla Moana Hotel Third floor410 Atkinson Drive,Honolulu

CALL942.7788

HOURSLunch: Monday-Friday,11 a.m.-2 p.m.Saturday-Sunday,10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Dinner: Daily, 5:30-10 p.m.

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By Jaimie Kim

For those who thinkeating French foodinvolves sizzling

snails, you’re only partiallycorrect. Brasserie Du Vinoffers an extensive menufeaturing items that, yes,include snails, but a num-ber of other items as well.

With three dining areas

to choose from, embark ona gastronomical adventurethat will make you forgetwhat city you’re in.

According to marketingdirector Miki Lee, cus-tomers should expect “tobe taken away on a journeyright here in the heart ofHonolulu.”

Baked Brie ($16)is a favorite among

the selection of appetizerindulgences offered.Pecans and dried cranber-ries are added to the Briebefore it is wrapped in apuff pastry that is bakeduntil golden brown. WithManoa honey drizzled overthe top, it also includesgrapes and endless basketsof French bread.

For lunch, PortobelloMushroom Sandwich($11) with grilled peppersand onions, melted moz-zarella, tomato, arugula,

avocado and an herb-infused sauce is served ona fresh-baked croissant.

Roasted Pork Chop($20), an entree on thedinner menu, is served ona bed of arugula with corn,bacon polenta and a toast-ed almond Veroniquesauce. To prepare themeat, the generous portionof pork is brined, whichprovides tenderness andrich flavors.

For wine lovers, take sol-ace and look forward toknowing that your winepalate is in good hands.

“We have also won anaward of excellence for ourwine program from WineSpectator for all six years,”says Lee.

A tip from Lee somemay not be aware of: Askto taste the wine beforecommitting to a full glass. www.samchoyhawaii.com

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CALL545.1115

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Roasted Pork Chop ($20)

Portobello Mushroom Sandwich ($11)Leah Friel photos

Baked Brie ($16, $9 during happy hour)

Paesano Ristorante Italiano hasbeen a go-to hot spot for Italianfare, and although more than 20

years have passed since it opened itsdoors, the restaurant’s popularity hasnot wavered. Paesano serves up tradi-tional Italian fare, while adding a localflair by utilizing local ingredients.

The menu includes an impressivearray of pasta, steak and fish dishes.Filled with more than 70 items,Paesano’s menu is sure to have some-thing for everybody.

Plus, as Nila Rattanasamay, whoco-owns the restaurant with husbandBilly, explains everything is made in-house.

For starters, Paesano Salad ($7.90)is a tasty way to whet your appetite.The dish features shrimp, grapetomatoes, black olives and fontinacheese — all over mixed Nalo greensand romaine lettuce, and bathed in ahouse-made creamy Italian vinaigrette.

Paesano has some of the tastiest

local seafood in town. For a taste, tryKahuku Shrimps in Shell with SpicySauce ($14.90), which features succulentlocal shrimp.

For more seafood, order Salmon

Located in Manoa Marketplace forthe last 20-plus years, Paesanohas served generations of loyal

customers.“Paesano has been here so long that we have seen kids grow

up and get married, and then they bring the kids in,” says NilaRattanasamay, who co-owns the restaurant with husband Billy.

The couple had long been involved in the restaurant industry— Nila had grown up in the business, and Billy previously workedat Michel’s. Ten years ago, they finally got their chance to set outon their own when the former owner sold Paesano’s Manoa loca-tion. Then, a few years ago, the Rattanasamays opened a secondlocation in Waimalu.

Although the restaurant’s menu is already vast, don’t expectthe chefs to stop there. Paesano regularly features a nightly spe-cial — the most popular of which may be added to the menu.

“The chef is constantly updating himself on Italian cuisine, try-ing to find out what is the next thing, the newest thing,” Nila says.“We will keep trying to add more and more dishes.”

Paesano Ristorante Italiano

Waimalu Plaza Shopping Center98-1277 Kaahumanu St.,

Aiea485.8883

Daily, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (lunch)Daily, 5-9 p.m. (dinner)

Manoa Marketplace2752 Woodlawn Drive,

Honolulu988.5923

Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (lunch)Daily, 5-9 p.m. (dinner)

with Christina O’Connor

Paesano Salad ($7.90)

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Italian Farewith

Local Flair

and Shrimp AnchovyOlio ($29.90 for a reg-ular portion), which isflavored with anchovies,garlic, fresh basil andcapers and is servedover pasta. Another pop-ular entrée is SicilianChicken ($21.90 for aregular portion), whichfeatures a chicken thigh(with the skin sautéedto crispy perfection) and is comple-mented with oven-roasted potatoes,mushrooms, caramelized onions andtri-colored bell peppers.

To top it all off, Tiramisu ($6) isa must-eat and is a customer favorite.“It is made in-house daily, and itsells pretty fast,” Nila says.

Always looking out for its cus-tomers, Paesano makes sure thatit dishes out only the highest

quality ingredients.“We use a lot of local ingredients,”

Nila explains. These include Hamakuamushrooms, Hamakua tomatoes andKahuku prawns. All of the fish issourced locally as well. “With thelocal products, you can help out thelocal producers,” Nila says. “Andthe quality is there.”

Contact Christina O’Connor at diningout@staradvertiser.com

Makino Chaya

By Alana Folen

Extreme appetitescan do some seri-ous damage when

it comes to MakinoChaya’s all-you-can-eatbuffet. With more than 100delicious items to indulgein at this Aiea restaurant,it’s hard to imagine any-thing better than this.

President Jo Makinofounded the establishmentin 2005 and says patronscome in droves for theseafood, and Japanese andlocal favorites, among oth-ers. And while the buffetmay be the main draw atthe eatery, that’s not to dis-miss its other attractiveoptions. Take MakinoChaya’s bentos, for exam-ple.

“We prepare between150 and 200 bentos perday, and they always sellout,” Makino says.

Choose from MisoyakiButterfish, Grilled Salmonor Barbecue Chicken ben-tos priced at $4.95 each, orfrom Garlic Ahi orChicken Katsu bentos for$3.95 each. Perfect forthose on the go, all

bentos are served withrice, nishime, two-pieceCalifornia roll, inari sushi,an orange slice, dorayakiand more.

“The bentos priced at$4.95 also come with onepiece of shrimp tempura,”Makino adds. “It’s best topre-order the night beforeif you want to make surewe have a bento for you. Ifnot, we begin serving thebentos at 11 a.m. each dayand it’s first-come, first-serve until we run out.”

Makino Chaya’s bentosare made fresh daily andare popular among every-one, especially largeorganizations or those whowant to grab a quick lunchor an after-school snack for

the keiki.“You can’t beat our

prices; it’s a greatdeal,” Makino says.

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MAKINO CHAYA

WHEREWestridge Shopping Center98-150 Kaonohi St. #218,Aiea

CALL486.5100

HOURS11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m.Monday-Friday (lunch)11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday (lunch)6-8:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday (dinner)6-9 p.m. Fridays (dinner)5:30-9 p.m. Saturday-Sunday (dinner)

Top Grilled Salmon Bento ($4.95)Left Misoyaki Butterfish Bento ($4.95)

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2 Salmon and Shrimp Anchovy Olio ($29.90)

3 Sicilian Chicken ($21.90)

4 Kahuku Shrimps in Shell with

Spicy Sauce ($14.90)

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1 | Kelly Patlingrao, Dessirae Patlingrao, Danielle Patlingrao, Chris Patlingrao and

Lyndi Wilmerth 2 | (first row) Daryl Patlingrao, Lana Patlingrao, Duane Patlingrao, Dunhill

Patlingrao, (second row) Helen and Danilo Patlingrao 3 | Carla Kahiapo, Sam Kahiapo,

Elena Colobong, Emma Colobong and Rexan Colobong 4 | Adam Cachero, Ashley

Cachero, Mia Cachero, Ashley Bosque, Alex Cachero, Rosemarie Cachero and Arsenio

Cachero 5 | Helen and James Yano

Crab City

Seafood lovers are making their way to CrabCity in droves to feast on the restaurant’smouth-watering crustaceans marinated in

Crab City’s authentic sauces, including lemongarlic butter, Cajun style and garlic butter. So, ifit’s lobster, Dungeness crab, king crab, snowcrab, prawns or crawfish that you’re craving,feel free to make a mess, Crab City is fingerlickin’ good! Crab City is located at 3441Waialae Ave. Call 780.3115.

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Owner JJ Luangkhot with abucket full of fresh lobster andDungeness crab.Right: Crab City SpecialSeafood Combo ($48)

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Since opening its doors 35years ago, Hy’s SteakHouse in Waikiki has

become an award-winning finedining landmark known for itsUSDA Prime-grade steaksbroiled over native Hawaiiankiawe wood, and enjoyed in anintimate setting of what feelslike an old English mansion.

The restaurant recentlychanged ownership, and alsowelcomed executive chef ErwinManzano to the team. Withthese changes, general managerand vice president Bob Pantersays they are working on someupgrades, adding to the menu,and ultimately taking Hy’s tonew heights.

“We’re working on a newdecor and small private room inour upper dining room (nowcalled the Green Room),” heexplains. “I think it’s going to begreat. Until recently, when Hy’swas sold (to two brothers fromKobe, Japan), Hy’s has had onlytwo owners in 35 years. Thisstability tends to add a certainconsistency to many things,including the food.”

Chef Manzano actuallyworked at Hy’s many years ago,starting as a dishwasher andmoving up to sous chef beforeleaving to work at other diningestablishments, includingFormaggio.

“Hy's menu has always had a

very full, well-rounded,some say even an ambi-tious menu,” saysPanter. “Where previ-ous chefs were contentin putting forth theitems from our writtenmenu, Chef Erwin hasbrought back someexcitement, as well assome previous menufavorites as specials thatover the years wereabandoned. From timeto time he is showcasingsuch palate pleasers asBone-In Rib-Eye Steak,a succulent Kiawe-Broiled Veal Chop witha Hamakua MushroomRagout and a beautiful-ly braised Osso Buccowith a Cabernet DemiGlace with a Gremolade

top (chopped flat leaf parsley,lemon zest and garlic). He alsohas struck a note with many din-ers when he serves hisArugula/Prosciutto salad.

“With his energy, hard work,attention to detail and opennessto change, we are expecting a

bright future,” Panter adds.Arugula/Prosciutto salad is not

listed on the menu, but is avail-able regularly and features babyarugula, prosciutto, teardropcherry tomatoes, Parmesancheese curls and served withwhite wine vinaigrette.

As for its steaks, Hy’s is oneof the few restaurants in Hawaiithat uses USDA Prime beef forall its different cuts. Chefs alsocook all USDA Prime steaksover kiawe wood using a dis-play broiler, and guests in cer-tain rooms even have a view ofthe broiler room.

Among the customer favoritesis Porterhouse T-Bone Steak —King of T-Bones (34 ounces,$79.95), which is served withbrown or white rice, your choiceof potatoes (baked potato, garlicmashed potatoes, french friedpotatoes, or pan-fried O’Brienpotatoes cut in cubes andsauteed with diced onion anddiced bell pepper), and vegeta-bles du jour.

And be sure to save someroom for dessert. Next month,there will be a special MoltenChocolate Souffle that will beoffered during Restaurant WeekHawaii Nov. 12 to 18.

Hy’s soars to new heights

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Mornings just got a littlebrighter at Fendu Boulangeriein Manoa Marketplace. Nowopen Mondays, everyone’sfavorite bakery recently addedbreakfast sandwiches to itsmenu. Select from tastyoptions such as PetiteCroissant Sandwich ($5.25),Louisiana Hot Link Sausageand Egg Panini ($7.25), FenduBreakfast Panini ($7.50) andthe ever-popular Bacon, Eggand Cheese Panini ($6.75).Fendu Boulangerie is locatedat 2752 Woodlawn Drive#5119, and is open Mondaythrough Saturday from 7:30a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sundayfrom 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call988.4310.

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Napoleon’s BakeryLocated inside of Zippy’s

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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) Panya

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

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

Pipi’s BurgerMcCully Shopping Center1960 Kapiolani Blvd, #103946-7474

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor

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Beef and Broccoli • Sweet Sour Panko CrustedFlounder Fillet • Rice

A MENU FOR 4

$49 for four (reg. $62)**

HONG KONG DIM SUMLUNCHEON FOR 4

5 Dim Sum Selections • Pepper Beef onFried Rice • Minute Chicken Cake Noodle

Choy Sum with Garlic

$44 for four (reg. $54)**

$199 Table of 10 (reg. $229)*

*Offer ends October 15, 2012**Offer ends October 15, 2012; this coupon required

PEKING DUCK /LOBSTER SPECIAL MENUPeking Duck (in three courses)

Chinese Chicken SaladDuck Tofu Wintermelon Soup

Maine Lobster with Ginger ScallionsShrimp with Vegetables

Mongolian Pork Chop with Sweet OnionsShredded Duck E-Mein

Steamed Rice

“Malaysian Laksa”House Noodle

and PanyaIced Fruit Tea

Contemporary Dining

ALA MOANA CENTERMALL LEVEL, MAUKA

NEXT TO VICTORIA’S SECRET946-6388

2 0 | D I N I N G O U T | O C T . 7 - 1 3 , 2 0 1 2

Oyster Jam VIIISunday, November 11

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

• Variety of Freshly Shucked Oysters• Chicken & Seafood Gumbo• Prime Rib French Dip• Fish Fry & Coleslaw• Soy Sake Salmon Salad• Chicken Salad w/Asparagus• Peel ‘n Eat Shrimp• Dungeness Crab (upon availability)• Desserts/Champagne/Wine/Beer

$4 free for each $20 purchasedPre-Sale bonus expires 11/4/12

Join us at our 8th annualCarnival Style EventFood items priced separately

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

www.3660 . com

TUES-SUN 11am –2pm

featuring…Nicoise Salad andMoules Marinieres Frites

1006 KAPAHULU AVE. 739-5000

DINNER SERVED TUES-SUN FROM 5PM

CustardLover

202 Merchant Street (corner of Merchant & Alakea)383-1824 M-F 10am-4:30pm/Sat-Sun 12:30pm-4:30pm

#20Combo

Our toppings are…

Best “Japanese Style”Shabu Shabu in Hawaii

Mon-Sat 11am-2pm (last call 1:30pm)Dinner Nightly 5pm-10pm (last call 9:30pm)Validated Parking • 1221 Kapiolani Blvd. • 597-1655

Shabu Shabu or any Sukiyaki Setfeaturing our special sukiyaki sauce. Exp. 10/11/12

Shabu Shabu or any Sukiyaki Setfeaturing our special sukiyaki sauce. Exp. 10/11/12

$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

Kissaten88 Piikoi St.593-1200

WHERE TO DINE

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

Anytime CafeMarket City Shopping Center2919 Kapiolani Blvd 735-3888

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

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

Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine 590 Farrington Hwy.692-9880

CATERERS

Makino Chaya98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

Cafe Central999 Bishop StreetFirst Hawaiian Bank Building Lobby306-9284

CHINESECamellia Buffet930 McCully St.951-0511/0611

BUFFET

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

October SpecialFREE Bruschetta Appetizer

w/ purchase of any 2 entreesMust present coupon. Not combinable with

other specials/discounts. Exp 10/14/12

Daily Kamaaina 3 course SpecialLunch $15.95 (11AM – 2:30PM)Dinner $21.95 (5PM – 6PM only)

FREE Parking ValidationPrivate Party Rooms

For Reservations941-8868

2005 KALIA ROAD • HILTON HAWAIIAN VILLAGE(RAINBOW BAZAAR • 2ND FLOOR)

OPEN DAILY: LUNCH 11AM – 2:30PM • DINNER 5 – 9:30PMHAPPY HOURS 5 – 7PM AND 9 –11PM

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

Join the Ocean House in

Celebrating Our 10thAnniversary

—We are celebrating —

Our 10th AnniversaryFor a

SPECIAL BREAKFAST AND DINNER

OFFERVisit our website

www.oceanhousewaikiki.com

D I N I N G O U T | O C T . 7 - 1 3 , 2 0 1 2 | 2 1

923 KEEAUMOKU ST.955-3388Best Cantonese Cuisine

OPEN DAILY:10am — midnight

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

SUMMER SPECIALS!Sauteed

Mix Seafoodwith XO Sauce

$10.99$12.99*with purchase of entrèe

NEW MENU ITEMS!Live

MaineLobster

$9.99(Reg. $15.99)

Deep FriedFlounder

(Whole) with Seasoning Herbs

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

FREE CRISPY NOODLE APPETIZERwith any entree purchase.

*Expires 10/31/12. One coupon per table. Not valid with any other coupon. Must show coupon.

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

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

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

Henry Loui’s2850 Paa St.833-3728

Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square, 524-1628

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

JJ Bistro & French Pastry3447 Waialae Ave.739-0993

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

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

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

Asian Mix1234 South Beretania St.521-1688

Little Village Noodle House1113 Smith St.545-3008

FAMILY DININGAsahi Grill Ward515 Ward Ave.593-2800

www.ruthschrishawaii.com

Restaurant Row500 Ala Moana Blvd.

808.599.3860

Waikiki Beach Walk226 Lewers St. 808.440.7910

Sizzlin’ Prime Time3 Course Menu

for $42.95 Daily 5pm – 6pm

Happy Hour Daily in our lounge

5pm – 7pm

Wine Wednesdays 25% off bottles of wines

indulgence is closer than youthink

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 10/31/12.

Bring or mention this Ad to receive

2 2 | D I N I N G O U T | O C T . 7 - 1 3 , 2 0 1 2

YAKINIKUMILLION

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

SERVING LUNCH & DINNER • TAKE-OUT AVAILABLE

Proud recipient of:

KONA (808) 327-6776

KUKUI GROVE (808) 632-2450

LAHAINA (808) 661-0333

MAUI MALL (808) 873-7776

OAHU:ALA MOANA 942-9102

AINA HAINA 373-4033

EWA TOWN CENTER 683-1003

KANEOHE 247-9595

KAPAHULU 735-7700

KAPOLEI 674-4227

WAIAU 485-0227

WAIKELE 678-3180

WARD CENTER 591-5600

OTHER ISLANDS:

www.genkisushiusa.com

More than just SUSHI!

13 Locations

More than just SUSHI!

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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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

Opulicious946 Coolidge Street943-8885

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

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

Okinawan • JapaneseSteak • SeafoodLocal Favorites

Violet’s Special

Buy One Complete MealGet the second

50%OFF**Some exclusions may apply. Exp. 10/14/12

WATERFRONT PLAZA500 ALA MOANA BLVD

PH 808.529.0010WWW.MNLHNL.COM

@MNLHNL

TIS’ THE SEASONF O R H O L I D A Y I C O R P O R A T E I P R I V A T E E V E N T S

BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY AT

[NIGHTCLUB//RESTAURANT//VENUE]

TO RESERVE YOUR DATECALL 808.529.0010 OR

EMAIL PARTIES@MNLHNL.COM

94-673 Kupuohi St. Waipahu, HI 96797 (above Denny’s) PH 680-0005 •Sun – Thurs: 11am– 9pm •Fri & Sat: 11am– 10pm

Auntiepastoskunia.comFind us on and

PRESENTS GARLIC FEST 2012OCTOBER 1 - 31

FREE STUFFED GARLICBREAD*

with purchase on dine-in only at Auntie Pasto’s Kunia*not to be combined with any other promotions • Expires 10/31/12.

Festive CocktailsGarlic Vodka Shooters /

Orange Zest Sea SaltGrey Goose Garlictini

Everyday SpecialsGarlic Soup di GiornoGarlic Ranch

Chopped SaladGarlic Confit Mussels

Pasta / Feta CheeseRoasted Garlic Pizza /

Baby ArugalaSausage /

Cheese StuffedGarlic Bread

Daily SpecialsMondayRoasted PoblanoPepper & GarlicPesto Pasta

TuesdayGarlic Fried Chicken /Creamy Polenta

WednesdayGarlic Butternut SquashLasagna

ThursdayVeal Speidini / WhiteBeans

FridayGarlic Smear Lobster /Risotto

SaturdayPrime Rib / ArbiattaSauce / Garlic Mashers /Au Jus

SundayLamb Shank Osso Bucco /Garlic Parmesan Gremolata

DessertChocolate BudinoSea Salt / Sweet GarlicChips / Evoo

RECEIVE A$6 DISCOUNTon a Second Dinner

OR A$3 DISCOUNTwhen Dining Alone

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

Expires 10/19/12

2850 Paa St. (near Airport and 99 Ranch Market) 833-3728D I N I N G O U T | O C T . 7 - 1 3 , 2 0 1 2 | 2 3

$1 OFFAny Breadpurchases over $4

Must present coupon • exp. 10/11/12

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

October Special $4.99Green Papaya Salad

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 10/31/12

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, Shiro “Mistah Saimin”

Dear Hearts,A song must be sung

from the heartOr it's not a song at all.It must have warmth from the startOr that song will fail and fall.I love to sing all dayIn a squeaky, whimsical way.I love to sing of people,

places and things.How well it bringsPeace and contentment

in what 'er I do.SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE

Buy one dinner entrée, receive 2nd entrée

50% OFFvalid Sun, Mon & Tue with ad Expires 10/16/12

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

Jerry Santos& Hula

RobertCazimero

BrothersCazimero

DannyCouch

WED

THU

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FRI

SAT

Special Summer 5-Course Dinner

available Sun, Mon, & Tues Only

$40$15

Per Personadd’l forwine parings

111N. King St. near Maunakea Dim SumServed 7am Daily

$198Take-out Orders

Welcomed

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

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 10/31/12. 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 10/31/12. Must present coupon.

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

Lobster$1299

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

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

ITALIAN

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

Fifty Three By The Sea53 Ahui Street536-5353

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

NEW MENU & SUSHI BAR!

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

BLUE HAWAII SUSHI BAR & RESTAURANT

Early Bird Special 4-6pm

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

BOUNTY SEVEN SEAS

Friday & Saturday 5:30 – 9:30 pm

For Reservations

739-8760

AT

THE KAHALA HOTEL & RESORT

www.kahalaresort.com

YASAAASSofthe

SEAFOOD BUFFET

2 4 | D I N I N G O U T | O C T . 7 - 1 3 , 2 0 1 2

Come & VisitOnce We Return

For ALL Your Favorite Sweets!

Closed 9/30 – 10/11

4369 Lawehana St. (across Target in Salt Lake)

www.larrysbakery.com or find us on OPEN: MON - FRI 6AM - 1PM

SAT 6AM - 12PM 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 10/15/12.

Brasserie

DuVin

Plan Your Next Special Event at

Elegant, Informal Dining

545-11151115 Bethel Street

www.brasserieduvin.com

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

Birthday, Office & Holiday Parties.

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 Plaza

94-300 Farrington Hwy., Suite F-1Waipahu, Hawaii 96797

Cuisine of the Philippines

www.maxschicken.com 951-MAXS (6297)

50% OFFMax’s FriedChicken

Tuesday, Oct 16thANNIVERSARY SPECIAL

Available at both locations for Dine-in or Take-Out

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: 10/11/12

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!

Chicken Katsu(w/ purchase of a

regular meal)

$2

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.

Roast Turkey Feast - $92.95!Roast Turkey Feast - $92.95!Roast Turkey Feast - $92.95!

HONOLULU • 589-2299510 Piikoi St.

AIEA • 484-222298-150 Kaonohi St.

TWO GREAT LOCATIONS!

Valid during dinner only. Not combinable with other offers. Exp. 10/31/12

OKTOBERFESTEvery Monday & Wednesday in October.

1 lb. Choice Beef Shabu Shabu

Draft orDomestic Beers

$2$1995 &

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

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

Fresco Italian Restaurant2005 Kalia RoadHilton Hawaiian VillageRainbow Bazaar 2F941-8868

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 10/12/12

2028 Kuhio Avenue Dinner 5:00pm - Closing

www.keosthaicuisine.com

D I N I N G O U T | O C T . 7 - 1 3 , 2 0 1 2 | 2 5

2 6 | D I N I N G O U T | O C T . 7 - 1 3 , 2 0 1 2

Make Someone’sDay Special

Order one to two weeksin advance.

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

www.lapalmedor-usa.com 941-6161

593-2800SUN-THURS 6:30AM-10PM • FRI-SAT 6:30AM-11PM

515 WARD AVE.

@ WARD

SIDEORDERFRIED RICE With purchase of entree. Dine-in only. Not combinable with other offers/discounts.Limit one order per coupon. Exp.10/11/12

$1Only

841-0931Kam Shopping Center

Open 6am Daily

Limited Time OnlyAvailable Monday

thru ThursdayOffer good thru 10/31/12.

Not valid with other offers or discounts.

Prime Rib Au Jus or Hawaiian Plate

$2.00 OFF$1.00 OFF Laulau or Kalua Pig Plate

(picture not shown)

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

943-8885

$5.95946 Coolidge St. (across Moiliili Long’s)

Mon-Thur: 10:00 am - 2:30 pm • 4:30 pm - 7:30 pmFri & Sat: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm • Sun Closed

CHILI FRANKPLATE reg $7.75....

DURING OCTOBER

10% OF ALLSOFT DRINK

PURCHASES WILL BENEFIT…

3441 WAIALAE AVE 780-3115 OPEN DAILY 11 AM - 12 AM

BYOB

LIVENFL GAMES

BlueCrabON SALE!

$999per lb.

Offer expires 10/15/12. Not combinable with other offers/discounts.

SPECIAL!……

/dozen

Live

........

ShakaShort Rib Burger Combo

$889Braised Short Ribs, Spinach, Sauteed Onions, Swiss, Kalbi Aioli

McCully Shopping Center

946-7474

Must present coupon. No substitutions.Cannot combine w/other specials/discounts. Exp. 10/11/12

✁

plus tax(reg. $12.25)

10:30am-10pmOPEN DAILY

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 or Chicken Kagaage• Chicken, Beef or Pork Teriyaki• Miso Butterfish• Grilled Salmon

SHRIMPSPECIAL$9.25Reg. $11.95

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

JUMBO SHRIMPSPECIAL$12.95• (3) Jumbo

Shrimp • (4) Veg.

Tempura• Tsukemono• Miso Soup & Rice• Tea

525-8585Monday-Sunday

10:30am to 9:00pm

1055 Alakea StreetFREE PARKING

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

www.themandalayhawaii.com

The Perfect Place for any Celebration:Weddings, Birthdays, Graduations & more.

Serving Hawaii’s most popular ChineseDishes and Dim Sum (made fresh daily)

Fine Asian Cuisine

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

Sakura Terrace Japanese Cafe1240 South King Street 591-1181

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

Original Coupon required. One discounted item per coupon. Not combinable with any other offer. No cash value. One coupon per person, per visit.Exp. 10/31/12.

$100 FOR ANY DESSERT

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

with purchase of an Entreé

$100 FOR ANY DESSERT

with purchase of an Entreé

BYOB

Try Our Famous OXTAIL SOUP!“Tender and Tasty.Everyone Loves Our

Oxtail Soup.”

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

SEKIYA’S RESTAURANT& DELICATESSEN

Serving Hawaii for 77 Years!

2746 Kaimuki Ave732-1656

ACROSS KAIMUKI H.S.www.SekiyasRestaurant.com

2012

APPLE FRESCO SALADIt’s a mix of savory and sweet -

with a dash of amazing! Made withmixed greens, dried cranberries, galaapples, goat cheese, toasted almonds

and balsamic vinaigrette. Treat yourself while you still have time.

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

Back by Popular Demand! For a limited time only!

*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.

ChiliFrank

$6.35*

fast food

Vic Pac$8.28*

fast food

25¢ from each Vic Pac sold will bedonated to the Shane Victorino Foundation.

*Prices slightly higher at Kahului. Some restrictions may apply.

Bistro & French Pastry

739-0993 • 626-53683447 Waialae Ave. • jjfrenchpastry.com

Try our delicious…Ilima and Honolulu Magazine Award-Winningpastries and our 4 or 5 course meals!

Desserts Galore!

WHERE TO DINE

THAINew 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

SWEETSIce Forest 202 Merchant Street383-1824

OKINAWAN SEAFOOD SHABU SHABUCrab 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 RIMPho My Lien98-150 Kaonohi St. 488-4900

VIETNAMESE

NIGHT CLUBM Night Club HonoluluRestaurant Row500 Ala Moana Blvd529-0010

Karai Crab901 Hausten St.952-6990

KAILUA 263-8880

KAIMUKI 738-8855

PEARLRIDGE EAST 487-8188

WAIPIO 678-8868

WARD CENTER 591-8891

www.bigcitydinerhawaii.com

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The Really Loco, Loco Moco with Fresh Kalei Egg and Kim Chee Fried Rice

Served Family Style • $35++BYOB • No Corkage Fee

Reservations:marcy395@gmail.com

Kaka‘ako KitchenWARD CENTRE

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~Check www.facebook.com/KakaakoKitchen for complete menuBoo Siu, Kitchen Mascot

Food for dine in only till Oct 12.

D I N I N G O U T | O C T . 7 - 1 3 , 2 0 1 2 | 2 7

But, after enjoying Hawaii and “falling in love” withthe weather, ocean and surroundings, the budding entre-preneur decided to apply his business acumen andopened Tropical Tribe — a brightly colored food trucklocated on Kapiolani Boulevard (across from PapaJohn’s and 24 Hour Fitness) that serves high quality acaibowls, shakes and tea.

“I’ve been everywhere, and have eaten acai bowls. InBrazil they are extremely popular,” Alves de Moraessays. “This berry is so popular in terms of protein andvitamins, it can’t be beat. There is more protein in theacai berries than in tuna fish.”

After coming to Oahu, the owner of Tropical Tribescoured the island looking for a quality acai bowl, andrealized that recipes he was finding used a low-gradeacai, far inferior to what he was used to enjoying inBrazil. Alves de Morales explains that ancient tribes inthe Amazon discovered the acai and guarana berries, andrelied on their potent properties for energy and strengththroughout everyday life. The acai berry also was cred-

ited with keeping the tribes alive during periods of foodscarcity as the fruit’s amino acids, proteins and antioxi-dants essentially became a meal in itself.

“The competitors use the Sambazon brand of acai intheir recipes, and it is actually one of the worst qualitiesof acai out there,” Alves de Moraes says. “They were thefirst one to bring acai to the U.S., so they becamefamous. What I decided to do was import the high qual-ity acai directly from Brazil because I wanted people to

enjoy the same tastes that we have there.”In addition to acai, Alves de Moraes also imports

guarana, a natural energy and focus enhancer, and YerbaMate tea, a powerful herbal tea that is consumed daily inSouth America because of its stellar health properties.

Classic Tribe Bowl ($7 regular, $8.50 large) features amixture of premier acai and guarana that is topped withgranola, bananas and honey. Similarly, Workout Bowl($7.50 regular, $9 large) features the same combination

while also including whey protein — a favorite choiceof those heading to or recovering from a tough work-out.

Tropical Tribe Bowl ($8 regular, $9.50 large)serves up acai, guarana, granola, bananas and honey,along with fresh strawberries and blueberries.

For those looking to shake it up, Tropical Tribe’sshake options provide energy and nutrition on thego. Tupi Tribe ($6) includes Yerba Mate tea, guaranaand acai, while Strawberry Tribe ($6) includes thesame ingredients in addition to strawberry icecream.

Tropical Tribe also serves cold Yerba Mate tea inits Guayaki Tribe ($2), which brings the nutrientsfrom the herbal tea’s “leaves of the god’s nectar” tolocal consumers.

orderoftheday

Classic Tribe Bowl ($7 regular, $8.50 large) Strawberry Tribe ($6) Tropical Tribe Bowl ($8 regular, $9.50 large)

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Owner Alves de Moraes withTupi Tribe ($6) and Tropical

Tribe Bowl

Tropical� Tribe

Where: 1637 Kapiolani Blvd., HonoluluCall: 366.8226Hours: Monday-Thursday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.;Fridays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; closed Sundays.Web: www.Tropical-Tribe.com