Hawaii Dining Out 14 November 2010

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This week, I paid homage tomy Chinese roots with atribute to dim sum. Dim

sum is a staple when it comes toChinese dining culture, especiallyin Hong Kong, here at home andin some parts of the Mainland.

For those who aren’t too famil-iar with this vibrant cuisine, dimsum involves small individualportions of food, all usuallyserved in a small steamer basketor on a plate.

Dim sum translates into “a bitof heart,” and it’s with a big heartthat these dishes are made. Thisculinary art form takes a tremen-dous amount of skill and is oftenmade in vast quantities to meet

thepopular demands of hungry din-ers.

Being raised on dim sum, youcan say I’ve tried it all — from theever-popular pork hash or SiuMai to the adventurous morselsof chicken feet. Yes, you read thatcorrectly — chicken feet! Nowdon’t tell me that doesn’t haveyou chomping at the bit to savor.

Not sure of where to find thebest dim sum in town? I’ve gotyou covered. Without furtherado, here’s a peek into the worldof dim sum — “Ono, You Know”style!

Golden Palace SeafoodOn your next visit to

Chinatown, pay a visit to Golden

Palace Seafood and feast on thecheapest — but oh, so delicious— dim sum in Honolulu. There’s45 dim sum selections to pleaseany appetite and at $1.89 perorder, you really can’t go wrong.

As a family business since2001, Golden Palace’s Gary Lamsays they serve this traditionalChinese food as early as 7 a.m.every day, and wrap things up at2:30 p.m.

Everything is made fresh dailyand most orders come with threepieces each. Lam suggests to tryit all.

Of course, the Baked Char SiuManapua and Baked CustardManapua will always leave yousatisfied, as well as the SteamedChive Dumpling with Shrimp.

Yet, I dare you to rise out ofyour comfort zone and try theBraised Chicken Feet with BlackBean & Pepper Sauce. You maybe turned off at the mere thoughtof it, but who knows? You justmight take a liking to the heartyflavor of the sauce and chewinessof the meat. I certainly did! Beprepared to work for it though, asyou have to eat around manybones. If you’re not up for thechallenge, how about theSteamed Pig’s Feet with Peanut orthe Shanghai Dumpling?

Golden Palace Seafood111 N. King St.

521.8268

Hee Hing RestaurantLocated on Kapahulu Avenue,

this family owned restaurant wasfounded by Kin Ball Lee in 1984.Today, restaurant directorMichael Lee believes that thesense of ohana is key to a runninga successful business. As proof,he claims his 84-year-old grand-mother has been coming to therestaurant every day for the past40 years to show her support.

And for me, dim sum is an inte-gral part of bringing my own fam-ily together, as it’s great cuisinefor sharing. Often on weekends,my family and I will all gather toenjoy a vast amount of thesetasty Chinese delicacies. In fact,my uncle likes to call it “dim alot!”

“Everything is made freshevery morning, and we haveabout 34 dim sum here,” Lee

says. The skilled dim sum chefsprepared Shrimp Look Fun($4.50), Baked Custard CreamBuns ($2.60), Baked Char SiuHappy Bao ($2.95), Mochi RiceDumplings ($2.75) and SteamedSpinach and Shrimp Dumplings($2.75) especially for this assign-ment.

I was pleased to see some ofmy childhood favorites such asthe Mochi Rice Dumplings, whichmy grandmother would always

EDITORJo McGarryJMcGarry@

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Top Left: The author sorts through 45dim sum selections at Golden Palacein Chinatown. Aside from being deli-cious, the dumplings are also reason-ably priced at $1.89 per order.

Raised on dim sum of this,

Dim Sum of that

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ZIPPING INTO THE HOLIDAYShere’s something of a buzz surroundingZippy’s these days as the holiday seasonapproaches — much of it to do with ananticipated rush on Thanksgiving Mealsto Go.

“We were so busy last year with ourturkey dinners,” says Thomas Kehoe,Zippy’s Kahala manager, “that we’reexpecting a really busy time again thisyear.”

Thomas believes that one of the rea-sons for the growing popularity ofZippy’s holiday meals is convenience,and a taste of home-cooked comfortfood.

“People know what to expect whenthey’re getting Zippy’s mashed pota-toes and gravy,” says Kehoe, “andour customers really like the stuffingand our dinner rolls. It’s food thatthey’re comfortable with, and that

they know tastes good.” A word of warning,though: If you’re think-

ing of ordering and

leaving the stress of turkey day cooking tothe professionals, make the call right now.While there’s a huge number of meals togo being prepared (last year Zippy’s soldseveral thousand meals), they are notunlimited.

Jay Crisologo and a number of otherstaff members helped man the phonelines last year, and this year they arepreparing for the task with almost mili-tary-like precision.

“We have a call center where we knowhow many turkeys are left at each loca-tion,” says Crisologo, “and we count downas people order. If a certain store sells out,we can direct customers to the next near-est store. Last year we were taking ordersright up until 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving Eveand sending people to the nearest Zippy’slocations to pick up. People were reallyhappy to know they could pick up theentire meal. ”

And while a Zippy’s-made Thanksgivingmeal is indispensable if you’ve forgottento defrost

the turkey or don’t have time to shop, italso can be a great gift.

“We had so many customers last yearbuying the dinners as gifts,” saysCrisologo. “And we had multiple ordersfrom companies buying the meals as giftsto their employees.”

There are a couple of different optionswith Meals To Go. A whole turkey packageis $71.95 and includes a 10- to 12-poundpound cooked turkey, gravy, mashed pota-toes, stuffing, cranberry/pineapple relishand a dozen sweet dinner rolls. A second,smaller option, features half a turkey(about 5– 6 pounds of roast turkey),comes with the same selection of sidedishes and costs just $37.95.

Desserts, including pumpkin or custardpies, can be added for just $6.70 morewhen you purchase them at the same timeyou order your meal to go.

“The desserts and the appetizer plat-ters are really popular too,” saysCrisologo. “People like to be able to pickup a platter of sushi or pupu if they’regoing somewhere for dinner.”

With 48 hours advance notice, you canpick up a sushi platter — 40 pieces makisushi, 12 pieces cucumber, 12 takuan and10 pieces inari sushi — for $25.50 (Oahuonly).

Four party platters (like the one fea-tured in the photo) also are offered. Pricesrange from $19.95 for Chicken Katsu, to$28.95 for a Korean Chicken Platter.

The most popular Pupu Platter No. 1($23.95) features teri beef, chicken katsu,Portuguese sausage, mahimahi and hotdog.

Right: Zippy’s managerThomas Kehoe holds the latestZippy’s special – stuffed opaka-paka. The dish debutsThanksgiving week at Zippy’sand is expected to be a big hitwith customers.

Bottom Right:Stuffed opakapaka with imitation crab,shrimp and toppedwith a dill mustardsauce.


And for those who’d rather spend theholiday being catered to rather than cook-ing and cleaning themselves, Zippy’s offersa warm, holiday welcome — and somenew entrees — on Thanksgiving Day.

“We are usually busy from breakfastthrough dinner on Thanksgiving,” saysKehoe. “People really enjoy coming andtrying the Thanksgiving specials — andnot all of them are turkey.”

Look for the newest special on theZippy’s menu as Stuffed Opakapakadebuts Thanksgiving week.

“It’s a new menu item for us,” saysKehoe, “and we think it will do very well.Our opakapaka has been very popular,and this is a twist on a new recipe wherethe opakapaka is stuffed with shrimp andimitation crab and topped with a dill mus-tard sauce.”

It’s all served in a typically generousZippy’s-style portion.

Whether you go out, eat in or takehome, you’ll find a taste of the holidays,island-style, at Zippys.

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ZIPPY’S THANKSGIVING MEALS TO GO PACKAGESWhole Turkey Package: $71.95 plus taxThe package includes the following items:A 10- to 12-pound (cooked weight) refrig-erated Whole Roast Turkey, fully cooked,easy to reheat • 4 pounds poultry gravy• 4 pounds real mashed potatoes• 3 pounds stuffing• 1 pound cranberry/pineapple relish• 1 dozen sweet dinner rolls

Half Turkey Package: $37.95 plus taxThe package includes the following items:A 5- to 6-pound (cooked weight) refriger-ated half piece Roast Turkey, fully cooked,easy to reheat• 2 pounds poultry gravy• 2 pounds real mashed potatoes• 1 1/2 pounds stuffing• 1/2 pound cranberry/pineapple relish• 6 sweet dinner rolls

Reheating instructions are included with each package.

Prepayment required to place order.

Prepayment and pick-up will only be at thefollowing Zippy’s loca-tions:Zippy’s McCully,Vineyard, Koko Marina,Kahala, Waipahu, Waiau,Wahiawa, Kapolei,Mililani, Kaneohe, Kailua,Kahului.*Note: Prices are slightlyhigher at Pearlridge, AlaMoana and Kahului.

For your convenience, youcan pre-order by creditcard by calling 973-0880. Orders will be taken byZippy’s administration office from now through Nov.24, 5 p.m. Phone order hours are Monday–Friday, 8a.m.-5 p.m. Special hours for phone orders will beSaturday, Nov. 20 and Sunday, Nov. 21, from 9 a.m.to 3 p.m. Visa, Mastercard and American Expresswill be accepted.

You also can order online by clicking on theThanksgiving Meals To Go link on the website,www.zippys.com. Online ordering is available forOahu pickups only.

Pickup dates for Zippy’s Meals To Go Packages areWednesday, Nov. 24, and Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 25.

Above, below: Sushi platters andcombination appetizer platters areavailable by pre-ordering for the hol-idays. Cut your workload in half byhaving Zippy’s prepare the pupu.

Left: Renee Higa and TevitaFinefeuiaki hold platters of sushiand appetizers available this holidayseason.

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Finding bliss with each bite at Zpizza

There’s no better com-fort food than pizza,and for those of you

fretting the island’s lack ofpiping-hot cheesy good-ness, you need look no far-ther than Zpizza. The hipWard Center joint sports anumber of traditional pieson the menu, but what setsit apart are its specialty piz-zas.

“The Napoli is one of ourmost popular pizzas,” saidgeneral manager AliianaFiu. “It’s got the fresh toma-toes, fresh basil and low-fatmozzarella; each ingredientkeeps its integrity. And wemake the dough right hereevery day. We don’t want togive our customers doughthat’s been sitting in afreezer. They know the dif-ference. When we bake thepizza — our oven is linedwith bricks and it heats upto 600 degrees, so the crustcomes out really nice andcrisp.”

Perhaps Fiu understatedthe glory of the Napoli,which is basically heavenon a plate. When you bite

into the organic wheatcrust sizzled to crisp-browned perfection andoozing with hot juicy toma-to — and perfectly pairedwith just the right touch ofmozzarella and radiatingflavor — you’ve reachedpizza nirvana. Seasonedwith Z’s homemade roastedgarlic sauce and Parmesan,you can’t help but say“yummm” with each heartybite.

Z’s offers outdoor seat-ing, but inside you canwatch the experts at work,molding their artistic cre-ations and sliding theminto the giant smolderingoven.

The price is similar tothat of other pizza placeson the Island, which is pret-ty good considering thatZpizza uses fresh, organicingredients rather than themore common canned,generic stuff. The Napoli isserved in small (10 inch,$12.95), large (14 inch,$22.95) and XLarge (18inch, $26.95) and it can alsobe ordered by the slice

($3.66) on Mondays andFridays, or you can pur-chase two slices and afountain drink for $7.50.

For anyone particularlyhealth conscious or withdietary needs, vegancheese and gluten-freecrusts can be substitutedfor a bit extra.

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ZpizzaWhere:1200 Ala Moana Blvd.

Call:596.0066

Notes:New Kailua locationscheduled to open within the month at 151 Hekili St. (230.8400).

Top Right: The Napoli featuresfresh tomatoes, basil and low-fat mozzarella.Below: General managerAliiana Fiu pulls a pizza from anoven lined with bricks.


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Ameal at Golden Duck is agreat value for your dollar.Two hundred creations

compose the bright-yellow menu,with countless many more con-coctions available should youdecide to substitute, say, broccolifor bok choy or e-mein noodles forsaimin.

The food always comes hot andsteaming from the kitchen, a clearindication of just how fresh eachorder is made, and the portionsare enormous — a true deal con-sidering most items cost no morethan $10.

The best part? Each day of theweek Golden Duck offers one of its

top-selling dishes at a special dis-counted price.

On Monday, the famous MinuteChicken Cake Noodle costs $7.50.Tender pieces of boneless chickenrest atop a bed crispy cake noo-dles, ong choy and choy sum, withjust a touch of oyster-sauce gravyadded on for extra flavor.

Tuesday features the RoastDuck Wo Mein, $7.50, where cus-tomers can build their meal withthe choice of a soup-style or gravy-style base and three styles of noo-dles: saimin, e-mein egg noodles,or the skinnier, crispier Hong Kongnoodles.

Wednesday’s Chicken OysterSauce Noodle, $7, is similar to theminute chicken, but pieces of darkmeat chicken on the bone gracethis platter of vegetables, noodlesand oyster-sauce gravy.

Thursday has the restaurant’simmensely popular Duck Noodle,$7. What makes this soup dish sopopular is, what else, the duck,which is slow-roasted for threehours until it is crispy, juicy andeasily pulls away from the bone.

On Friday the ChickenMushroom Noodle costs $7.25.Similar to the Duck Wo Mein, din-ers choose the base and the noo-dles with which to pair the bone-less chicken pieces and shiitakemushrooms.

Saturday is Chicken Chow Fun,$7, a medley of shredded bonelesschicken, bean sprouts, broccoliand chow fun noodles.

And on Sunday, the Roast Duckand Ginger Chicken on Rice is$7.50.

That’s seven out of 200. Drop inand try a few to find your favorite.At these prices, you can’t lose.

Golden Duck1221 S. King St.597.8088Free parking available on-siteOpen 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m. daily

Contact Sarah Pacheco at [email protected]

The choicesare many atGolden Duck

G olden Duck celebrates 50years of creating some ofthe island’s best Chinese

cuisine. The casual, family-friendlyrestaurant has stood in several locations throughoutthe years — first near Aloha Stadium and thenMcCully — but most are familiar with its location onSouth King Street.

Last month Golden Duck opened a second locationright across from Kahala Mall at 4230 Waialae Ave.Diners can expect to find the same exceptional dish-es such as Chicken with Broccoli, Stew Duck withBitter Melon, Sweet Sour Spare Rib, and Shrimp FriedRice, but owner Aaron Fong says the Kahala locationalso will have exciting new options.

“It is similar items, but a little more variety,” hesays. “They have sizzling platters and Maine lobsters— fresh lobsters and fresh Dungeness crabs in thetanks. Everything is fresh.”

So why the new locale?“We have a lot of local customers, and many of them live

in Kahala, but they don’t want to come too far,” says Fong.“For years they’ve requested to open one in Kahala, so I wasthinking it about it two years ago, and finally I find a spot,then we just opened.”

It is this dedication to customers that has contributed toGolden Duck’s many years of success. Or maybe the flock ofduck figurines inhabiting the front of house have somethingto do with it ...

“We have a lot of repeat customers who are real loyal, andwhen they come they just give me a duck,” Fong says with alaugh. “In Chinese lore, I think the duck means good luck.”

Golden Duck is planning a 50th anniversary special in thecoming weeks, so stay posted. And if you want to bring apiece of Golden Duck to your own celebration, Fong says theyare more than happy to provide catering services. Call597.8088 (South King) or 737.7188 (Kahala) for more infor-mation.

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Above: Golden Duck owner Aaron Fong with his collection offriendly, non-edible fowl.


Top Right: The duck in theDuck Noodle soup is roastedfor three hours until it’s crisp

and tender.Right: Boneless chicken, ong

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The holiday season is about to getinto full swing at On On ChineseRestaurant in McCully. Long

established as one of the city’s mostpopular Chinese restaurants, On On is aperennial favorite with families lookingto spend quality time eating together —

and not cleaning up in the kitchen. “The holidays begin for us in

November and carry on all the waythrough until Chinese New Year inFebruary,” says Norman Wong. “It’s avery busy time of year for the restau-rant and one that we all look forwardto.”

Thanksgiving Day (the restaurant isonly open for half a day) sees a highnumber of takeout orders as people

stop by for local favorites such as cakenoodle and honey walnut shrimp, andthe weeks before Christmas are busywith a rush of large parties and familygatherings.

“We get a high number of customersordering take out for their family cele-

brations atThanksgiving,” saysWong, “and soonafter we begin takingreservations for largeparties.”

On On is able toaccommodate familygroups both largeand small — with setmenus, a private din-ing room that seats50 and a holidaymenu to suit partiesof 10, there’s some-thing for groups of

any size. “Our newest holiday menu features

some of the restaurant’s most populardishes,” says Wong of the eight-coursemenu debuting this week that featuresChinese Chicken Salad, Peking Duckwith Bun, Abalone with Choi Sum,Steamed Sea Baas with Ginger Onion,Honey Walnut Shrimp, Steamed Riceand the restaurant’s most popular —and famous — dish, Minute ChickenCake Noodle.

Free Crispy Gau Gee are included thisyear on the $228 menu.

For details on holiday menus, cater-ing and booking large groups, visit thewebsite www.ononhawaii.com.

Above: A new holiday menu for 10includes the restaurant’s famouscake noodle.Left: Among the many specialties atOn On are seafood dishes such assea bass filet with ginger and onion.Far Left: Cowan and Faith Wongwith Ron Lee and Francis Kirk getready to dive into an eight-coursemeal.


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When Chang Hak Jeonand his wife, Mi Hee,hear the alarm go off at4:30 every morning, itsignals the start of a

day filled with food preparation. Theowners of one of Honolulu’s oldestKorean restaurants believe in makingeverything from scratch, and when amenu involves five varieties of kimchee, homemade soups, marinades,meats and more than 50 different buffetitems, the preparation for lunch anddinner has to start early.

Fortunately, they love what they do. “We do get up very early to start,”

says Chang, who was a chef in Koreaand owned a bakery before coming toHonolulu. “But it makes us happy to bebringing a taste of authentic Koreanfood to our customers. We think ourfood is something that everybody canenjoy.”

Mi Hee is just as enthusiastic abouttheir tough schedule. “I really love to doit,” she says of the preparation thatincludes making gallons of red beansoup. “The soup takes more than threehours to make each morning, but it isvery good, and people really like it, soit’s worth the work.”

When Mi Hee and Chang boughtCamellia Buffet on Beretania, theybegan to make small changes to the buf-fet in order to bring the flavors of theirhome to Honolulu. Bulgogi and kimchee are just two of the specialties thatkeep customers coming back, and anincreasing number ofseafood optionsare temptingnew cus-tomersto try

Left/Bottom right: Poke, shrimp, sashimiand sushi make the Yakiniku Camellia Buffeton Beretania unique in its seafood offerings.Top right: Kim Chee is house-made, andcomes in a variety of styles.

Savor the FlavorThe owners of Yakiniku Camellia Buffet on Beretania Street have introduced small changes to the buffet menu that bring the flavor of Korean cuisine to Honolulu | Story & Photos by Jo McGarry

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the casual, Korean buffet. “When I looked around, I saw that

not too many people offer all-you-can-eat sushi and seafood,” says Chang.“So we decided to include them onour menu and see what customersthink. We feel that we can offer peoplegreater choice with seafood as well asour meats.”

So far, response to the recent din-ner buffet additions of nigiri and makisushi have been overwhelmingly pos-itive.

“Customers are very happy to seeso much seafood on the buffet,” saysthe restaurant’s Sandy Maeda. “It’svery popular, especially for peoplewho like meat and fish. And, ofcourse, it’s a very good deal. Withthe tako, sashimi and now the sushi,we have a lot to offer.”

Boiled shrimp and poke are anattractionat bothlunch anddinner too.“ P e o p l ereally enjoythat theycan eatshrimp aswell asmeat fromour buffet,”s a y sMaeda.

W h i l ebringing anauthentictaste of hishome toH a w a i i ,

particularlyin house-made kim chee and mari-nades, Chang also has added a dis-tinctly Hawaii twist to the sushi menu.Among the latest maki sushi offerings,you’ll find California-style rolls influ-enced by our local/global palates.

“We have Spam sushi, and we alsohave a spicy tuna with avocado rolland a BLT — bacon, lettuce and toma-to — in a mini roll,” Maeda says.“People like the different tastes.”

In addition to six different types ofmeats offered at Yakiniku Camellia

Buffet, you’ll find a hugeselection of vegetables,soups and rice dishes,and five different kinds ofseafood, includingshrimp, sashimi andpoke. The latest dinnerbuffet additions meandiners can enjoy four dif-ferent kinds of maki sushi,and a selection of sixnigiri that include ebi,tako, ahi and unagi, ikaand tamago — all madein-house by Chang.

“We’re trying to give our customerssomething they can’t find elsewhere,”says Chang. “By keeping the Koreanfood authentic, and by making every-thing from scratch, we know we’reoffering the best food possible.”

Parking is effortless — and free —as the restaurant has its own loton Beretania, across fromTimes Supermarket. And onceinside, you’ll find a bright,casual, friendly atmosphereand a group of helpful, friendlywait staff.

The evening buffet features50 different items, includingpoke, squid, sashimi andsushi for $21.95, and at lunchthe $14.95 price includes pokeand shrimp alongside anample meat, chicken and veg-etable buffet.

If sushi, sashimi, spicy pokeand shrimp are favorites, youmight want to put YakinikuCamellia Buffet on Beretaniaon your “must-try, greatvalue” list.

YakinikuCamellia BuffetWhere:2494 S. Beretania St.(across from TimesSupermarket)

Call:944.0449

Above: Yakiniku’s Chungcha Chai (stand-ing) and Mi Hee Kim enjoy a meal at therestaurant. Far left: All-you-can-eat sushi , includingahi, ebi, tako and unagi nigiri, are now anightly feature at Yakiniku Camellia Buffet.Near left: Serve yourself sashimi and pokefrom the Beretania buffet. Bottom: Boiled shrimp are a must-haveamong customers.

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C ollege students, shift workers, club-hoppersand insomniacs: What do you do when yourtown rolls up its sidewalks?

If you’re an East Honolulu night owl who is hungryfor something a little more sophisticated than drive-through fare, you might want to check out AnytimeCafé.

Located in Market City Shopping Center, thisfunky Kaimuki eatery was opened in February of thisyear by Ken and Cindy Wong. The Wongs also ownthe Sumo Ramen and Curry restaurants here onOahu.

When the Wongs first began making plans forAnytime Café, they thought a lot about the restau-rants in Hong Kong. “Late-night, café-style dining isvery popular in Hong Kong; you can eat anytime,”explains Cindy Wong, who says the cafés back homeinspired their extended hours. “We’re open in themorning, but we also stay open late, too!”

Want a take-out order of baked spaghetti andmeatballs ($8.95) to enjoy while you watchLetterman, or oxtail soup ($10.95) at the end of asplit shift? Craving French toast with peanut filling,Hong Kong-style ($6.25) at 10 p.m. on a Tuesday?

Anytime Café offers a diverse menu with somethingfor breakfast enthusiasts, late-night diners andeveryone in between.

“We have Asian, Italian, American, plus local fla-vors like Loco Moco and oxtail soup … we even haverisotto!” Wong says, proudly. “Our risotto and pastaare from Italy, and they are so good. Our wonton andnoodles are from Canada.” She explains thatVancouver, where their noodles are made, is hometo a large population of Hong Kong expatriates.“People say that some food in Canada is better thanin Hong Kong!” she adds.

Located in the space formerly occupied by theupscale Banana Leaf Italian Bistro, Anytime Caféoffers an eclectic selection of affordable dishes. TheWongs, who parted ways with their Banana Leaf co-owner early this year, have made it a point to keepprices down in the new place. No entrée costs morethan $11.95.

The couple’s commitment to quality and value isreflected in their dishes. Their wontons, for exam-ple, are made in-house according to the exactingspecifications of Ken Wong. Most local wontons con-tain pork and perhaps a tiny bit of shrimp for flavor.

Anytime Café takes it a step further. “We cut a bigshrimp into thirds, and include a third in each won-ton. You can really taste it!” says Cindy Wong.

There are plenty of international classics here,including the Fried Dumplings ($4.95), House Burger($7.95), Shrimp Wonton Noodle with Broth ($7.95),and Chicken Parmesan ($9.95). But you’ll also finddishes such as Beef Brisket and Tendon Noodles($9.50), Baked Unagi and Rice ($10.95), VegetableCannelloni ($9.50), Baked Pork Chop with Fried Rice($11.95), Rice Soup and Dim Sum, Chinese-style($7.95), Hai-Nan Chicken Rice ($11.95) and six differ-

hour of the day …at just about anyWhen it comes to finding great food

is it!


– See page 17

Above: Cindy Wong holds abowl of Oxtail Soup with housebroth, served with steamedwhite rice. Far Left: TheShrimp Wonton Noodle inbroth goes for a reasonableprice of $7.50. Left: The Thai-style Pork Cheek dish ($6.95)is served with spicy dippingsauce.

Photos by Nathalie WalkerA

By Caroline

Wright

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Great Restaurants ServingThanksgiving Fare Around OahuSandi and Norine leaf through our trusty pullout

holiday guide in deciding where their respective familieswill be eating this Thanksgiving. Built for just about any

budget, the 2010 guide is a great resource for all foodies,whether dining out with family or on your own.

holiday special

Call: 735.3888

Hours:Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-midnight;Saturday, 8 a.m.-mid-night; and Sunday, 8a.m.-10 p.m.

Sides:Looking to wrap yourmouth around some-thing cool and deli-cious followingdinner? Try a bit ofSnow Ice ($5.95),which comes in eightflavors, includinghoneydew, taro,sesame, chocolateand mango.

Thanksgiving Special //$19.95

Anytime Cafe’s customerscan take advantage of therestaurant’s delectableThanksgiving Special, whichcomes with Rib Eye Steak,Fried Dumpling Salad andCream of Pumpkin Soup. The8-ounce steak is pan fried inpeppercorn sauce and

served with mashed pota-toes, stuffing and vegetables.Or, patrons can opt for therestaurant’s lightly breadedTurkey Breast, sauteed withmushrooms in Marsala DemiGlaze Sauce. Anytime Cafe islocated inside Market CityShopping Center.

ANYTIMECAFE

Call: 941.2254

Website:www.hiltonhawaiianvillage.com

Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 5-9 p.m.; Closed Sundays,Mondays

Sides:Located in the HiltonHawaiian Village’sRainbow Tower, BaliSteak & Seafood of-fers open-air, ocean-side dining to itspatrons.

2005 Kalia Road // Waikiki

Kona Sea Salt Brined Young Turkey //$75

Bali Steak & Seafood givespatrons every reason to begrateful this holiday season,thanks to its featured dish.Served with Sourdough“Stuffing” Bread Pudding,Fall Vegetables, GingerCranberry Compote andBrown Butter Gravy, the dish

is the perfect way to cele-brate all that’s good in yourlife. Sides are RoastedKabocha Pumpkin Soup andHirabara Big Island GreensSalad, while the ChocolateSwirl Pumpkin Cheesecakewith Pecan Crust puts thecap on an enjoyable holiday.

BALISTEAK&SEAFOOD

Call: 921.4600

Hours: Thanksgiving DinnerBuffet, 3-8:30 p.m.; open daily,5:30-9 p.m.

Sides:Led by Chef de Cui-sine Rodney Uyehara(pictured), TheBeachhouse at theMoana’s specialty isartisan PennsylvaniaAmish-raised Angusbeef, AmericanWagu (kobe-style)beef and King Crab.

2365 Kalakaua Ave. // Waikiki

Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet //$79/$45

The Beachhouse at theMoana, one of Waikiki’s pre-mier restaurants, serves amemorable array of freshseafood, soup, cold and hotentrees, and desserts andfruits on Thanksgiving Day.Try the Ahi Maguro Sashimiwith Shoyu Mustard, the

Carmelized-Shallot and SageYukon Mashed Potatoes orRoast Prime Rib of Beef withcreamed Horseradish Sauceand Rosemary Scented AuJus. For the sweet-toothed, acornucopia of desserts andfruits awaits. Adults pay $79-plus; children pay $45-plus.

THEBEACHHOUSE


Call: 677.7744

Website:www.acateredexperience.com

Hours: Payments must bemade at Waipio loca-tion, Monday-Satur-day, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., or Sunday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Sides:Want more than whatthe package offers?Add fixins such asNapoleon’s BakeryPumpkin, Custard orApple pies ($7.50each) or Maki SushiRoll ($4 each) for anadditional charge.

94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd. // Waipio

Oven-Roasted Turkey Package //$84.95

Looking for a deliciousholiday spread with a fewlocal delights? Try A CateredExperience’s Oven-RoastedTurkey Package, a popularchoice for those with largeappetites. The meal comeswith an 8- to 10-pound wholeroast turkey and an ample

supply of sides such asmashed potatoes, poultrygravy, stuffing and sweetcranberry relish withpineapple chunks. The mealalso includes 12 dinner rollsand pumpkin pie. But orderquickly because this pack-age goes fast!

ACATEREDEXPERIENCE

2919 Kapiolani Blvd., #218 // Honolulu

holiday special

Call: 988.4310

Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.;closed Mondays

Notes:While known for itsdecadent desserts,Fendu Boulangerie isa European-stylebakery that serves upsome of the finestwhole grain breads,hand-tossed pizzasand sandwiches.

2752 Woodlawn Drive, Ste. 5-119 // Manoa

Fuji Apple Crumble Pie //$19

Fendu Boulangerie createsan all-natural pie made withno hydrogenated shorteningand no chemicals. Fujiapples are combined withbrown sugar cinnamon and apinch of lemon, and thishighly aromatic mixture isthen placed in an all-butter

pie shell, topped with an oat-meal crumble and bakeduntil it’s golden-brown. Alsoon the Thanksgiving menuare Traditional Pumpkin Pie($17/9 inches), PumpkinPraline Cheesecake ($40/10inches; $25/6 inches) andPecan Pie ($18/9 inches).

FENDUBOULANGERIE

Call: 951.6297

Hours: ThanksgivingBrunch Buffet, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Normal hours, daily, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Notes:Although best knownfor its scrumptiousgolden-brown friedchicken, Max’s ofManila serves upother favorites suchas Lumpiang Shang-hai, Pancit Lulug AlaCarte and the always-popular Garlic Rice.

801 Dillingham Blvd. // Iwilei

94-300 Farrington Hwy. // Waipahu

Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet //$23.95/$12.95

In the mood for Filipinocuisine? Then try Max’s ofManila, with two convenientlocations, and itsThanksgiving Brunch Buffet.Hot entrees include CrispyPata and Kare Kare (Peanut-stewed Oxtail), while thesoup Sotanghon con Caldo

(Chicken Longrice),Pineapple Ubod Salad andOkoy (Shrimp Fritters) arethe ideal dishes to sharewith family and friends.Finish the day off with thedesserts Ginataan Bilo Biloand Maja Blanca. Adults pay$23.95; children pay $12.95.

MAX’S OFMANILA

Call: 692.9880

Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m.

Sides:Through Dec. 15, HoHo Chinese Cuisine,located in the Mar-ketplace at Kapolei,is offering a freeadult buffet mealwith every five adultbuffet purchases (seecoupon in this publi-cation). Offer is validonly Friday throughSunday.

590 Farrington Hwy. // Kapolei

Thanksgiving Turkey Package //$79.95

When it comes toThanksgiving Day Chinese-style, no one does it quitelike Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine.This year’s package comeswith a 12- to 15-pound RoastTurkey, a party tray of GonLo Mein, 20 pieces of CrispyGau Gee, gravy and a fresh-

baked, 9-inch Custard Pie.Beyond its Thanksgiving DayTurkey Package, Ho HoChinese Cuisine’s dailylunch buffet includes suchfavorites as kau yuk, blackpepper steak, kung paochicken, crispy wontons andspring rolls.

HOHOCHINESE


Call: 783.7901

Hours: Thursday, Nov. 25,10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Sides:Advance orders andpayment required.Pickup will be doneon Thanksgiving Dayat 451 Piikoi St. Formore information,visit the websitewww.theCateringHotline.com.

1041 Maunakea St. // Downtown Honolulu

Thanksgiving Turkey Package //$129.99

I Love Country Cafe offersits customers a delicious holi-day meal that’s hot and readyto serve. The package comeswith one 14- to 16-poundFresh Whole Roasted Turkeyand includes Country StyleHerb Stuffing, HomemadeTurkey Gravy, Ranch-style

Mashed Potatoes, OvenRoasted Mixed Vegetables,Corn Coblets and SweetPotatoes. Noteworthy sidesare the Whole BerryCranberry Sauce andHomemade Pumpkin Bread(one loaf). Limited quantities,so place your order soon.

ILOVECOUNTRYCAFE

holiday special

Call: 941.5111

Hours: Daily, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.(lunch); 5-10 p.m.(dinner)

Sides:Thanks in part to co-owner Imran Khan(pictured above),Monsoon India offerspatrons some of thefinest Indian dishesin town, includingNaan or rice servedwith such deliciouscurries as Vindaloo,Kadhai, Koorma andSaag.

1778 Ala Moana Blvd., Ste. 213 // Honolulu

Turkey Special //$16.95

Treat your taste buds to abit of authentic Indian cui-sine with Monsoon India’sTurkey Special. The packageis built around a bakedturkey prepared with thechef’s secret blend of spices,and served with basmatirice, french fries and a

Western-style salad. Oncethe meal is over, sink yourteeth into Monsoon India’sspecially prepared RicePudding. And if there’s stillroom in your belly, give therestaurant’s most popularentree, Chicken TikkaMasala, a try.

MONSOONINDIA

Call: 955.1764

Hours: Thanksgiving Spe-cial, 11 a.m.-mid-night.Open daily, 24 hours

Sides:Did you know thatWailana CoffeeHouse started as aconcession stand atHonolulu Zoo beforemoving to its presentlocation soon afterstatehood? Sincethen, it’s served upsome of the Island’sbest all-you-can-eatpancakes at allhours.

1860 Ala Moana Blvd. // Waikiki

Thanksgiving Special //$12.95 and up

Everyone’s favorite restau-rant, Wailana Coffee House,offers kamaaina several com-plete dinner meals onThanksgving. Try theThanksgiving Turkey withHam ($12.95), The AmericanN.Y. Steak ($16.25) or theSeafood Continental ($13.95).

Each meal includes an all-you-can-eat salad bar, cornon the cob, pumpkin pie andmore. And for those lookingto get an early start on theday, indulge yourself in therestaurant’s breakfast spe-cial, Eggs Benedict Royal($9.75).

WAILANACOFFEEHOUSE


Call: 545.7979

Hours: Thanksgiving DayBrunch, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. (Restaurant/Breweryopened daily forbreakfast, lunch anddinner. Call fortimes.)

Sides:Sam Choy’s BigAloha Brewery isopen daily for drinks,which are brewedfresh on the prem-ises, and pupus from10:30 a.m. to closing.The brewmaster isDavid Campbell.

580 N. Nimitz Hwy. // Iwilei

Thanksgiving Brunch //$29.95/$15.95

Sam Choy’s ThanksgivingBrunch offers customers abevy of entrees (GarlicMashed Potato and CandiedYams, Honey Glazed Ham,Roast Turkey with Stuffingand Gravy, Baked Salmonand Crabmeat), seafood baritems (Fresh Fish Poke and

Tako Poke) and cold stationchoices (Grilled Vegetableand Rainbow Pasta Saladand Fresh Fruit Bowl andPapaya Wedges). Dessertsinclude Pumpkin Pie, CarrotCake and Banana BreadPudding. Adults pay $29.95;children (5-12) pay $15.95.

SAMCHOY’S

Call: 952.9200

Website: www.willowshawaii.com

Hours:Daily: 10 a.m. -3p.m. (lunch), 4-9p.m. (dinner)

Sides:The Willows also of-fers a Takeout TurkeyMeal ($102.95),which serves be-tween four and sixpeople. The meal in-cludes Herb CrustedRoast Turkey, YukonPotato Au Gratin,Chilled AntipastoPasta Salad and Cus-tard Pie.

901 Hausten St. // Honolulu

Thanksgiving Buffet Menu //$39.95/$19.95

The Willows, Hawaii’sOriginal Garden Restaurant,keeps the hungry thankfulwith a special buffet menufeaturing Herb Crusted RoastTurkey, Herb Roasted PrimeRib with Natural Jus, BakedYams with Coconut HaupiaGlaze, Honey and Clove

Scented Ham, Kim Chee TakoPoke, Mesclun Green Saladand restaurant favorites suchas Teriyaki Chicken Karaageand Misoyaki Butterfish.Desserts include the satisfy-ing Haupia Cake and PannaCotta. Adults pay $39.95; kidsages 4-10 pay $19.95.

THEWILLOWS

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Jo, I was treated so badly at

a restaurant that I wantedto ask your advice. I am asingle woman and chose tosit at the bar while Iordered an entrée to go. Assoon as the waitress heardI was waiting for my food,and was using a coupon,she turned and walkedaway without taking adrink order. The bartenderwas occupied talking toother customers, and com-pletely ignored me, too.When the food finallycame, he dumped thepackage on the bar. I leftfeeling humiliated. Whysuch rude treatment?

Single Diner

Dear Single Diner, I’m sorry for the way

you were treated, but thefatal mistake you madewas not complaining to amanager on the spot.Restaurant owners areabsolutely powerless tohelp with complaints ifthey are unaware of thebehavior of staff mem-

bers. I return a greatmany number of e-mailseach week urging peopleto complain to managers,and then I usually end upcalling the restaurants ontheir behalf. Almost allrestaurant managers arehappy to hear complaintsso they can rectify them.Next time, ask to speak toa manager. It might seemdifficult, but you’ll usuallyend up leaving the restau-rant happier — and want-ing to return.

Update (After a call toexplain the problem, therestaurant manager invit-ed our reader back, andshe e-mailed to say shewas thrilled with the wayher complaint wasresolved.)

Have a food or wine question?Ask Jo by e-mailing: [email protected] tune in to Table Talk every Saturday at 10 a.m.on KHVH 830 AM.

ent risottoplates, pricedfrom $9.50 to$11.95.

The LocoMoco ($9.50),made withAngus beef, friedrice, and house-made gravy, ispopular here;the Loco MocoEggs Benedict($9.50), a break-

fast twist on the island favorite, featuresHollandaise instead of gravy.

Anytime Café has added a menu of “newspecials” to its offerings, and one dish in par-ticular, Thai Style Pork Cheeks ($6.95), hasalready found favor with regular diners.Marinated in a spicy-sweet concoction andthen baked, the pork is served with a saucethat contains green onions, garlic and hotchilies. “It’s very, very popular! All the Asiancustomers come in and order it,” Wong says.

The café’s dessert menu is just as eclecticas its entrees and appetizers. Standards likeice cream ($3.25), halo halo ($4.95), mangopudding ($3.95) and tiramisu ($3.95) are fea-tured, but the sweet star of the menu is snowice ($5.95), a cold, light confection all therage in Taiwan and Hong Kong. Available inflavors including strawberry, green tea andmango, the ice is topped with fruit and tinyjuice-filled pearls.

Between Nov. 25 and 28, Anytime Café willoffer a special Thanksgiving feast for $19.95.The menu begins with Fried Dumpling Saladand Cream of Pumpkin Soup, continues withthe diner’s choice of a pan-fried rib-eye steakor turkey breast with all the trimmings, andfinishes with a dessert of the chef’s ownselection.

– From page 12

Above: Baked Pork Chop with fried rice ($11.95)comes with soup or green salad, and garlic bread.

Anytime CafeWhere:2919 Kapiolani Blvd.,Market City ShoppingCenter

Call:735.3888

Hours:Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-midnight; Saturday, 8 a.m.-mid-night; Sunday, 8 a.m.-10p.m.

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Brined, Herb Roasted TurkeyPortuguese Sausage Stuffing with Macadamia NutsCountry Style Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic

Brown Sugar & Coconut Glazed Sweet PotatoesButtery Sweet Corn & Edamame Succotash

Rich Homemade Gravy with HerbsCranberry & Pineapple Relish

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happily place one after another on myplate for me to enjoy. Consisting of mochirice, mushrooms and shrimp, thedumplings are definitely a must-have.

“We also offer a lot of authentic HongKong-style dim sum that you might notfind at other places,” Lee adds. “Thosewould be things like the spinach andshrimp dumplings and the Chiu ChowStyle Dumplings.” Basically, the Chiu ChowStyle Dumpling is a seafood dumpling thatyour taste buds will go crazy for.

Lee also gave me a brief history lessonon dim sum that over the years has growninto an art form all its own.

“As travelers were passing through vil-lages in China, they wanted somethingsmall, fast and easy to eat, and that’s howdim sum originated,” explains Lee. “Fromthere, it just grew and became very popu-lar among the Chinese.”

And the great thing about dim sum isthat it can be eaten at any time of the day,for breakfast, lunch or dinner — you pick!However, here at Hee Hing, it’s served pri-marily for lunch daily from 10:30 a.m. to2:30 p.m.

Hee Hing Restaurant 449 Kapahulu Ave. Ste. 101

735.5544

Seafood VillageFor a contemporary Chinese dining

experience in the heart of Waikiki, look nofurther than Seafood Village, street level atthe Hyatt Regency Waikiki. Specializing inHong Kong-style dim sum, general manag-er Gary Chan takes pride in the fact thattourists and locals alike flock to thisrestaurant to experience dim sum at itsfinest.

“Hong Kong-style dim sum is from thesouthern part of China like Canton andHong Kong,” Chan says. “People usuallyeat dim sum for breakfast and lunch, andwe serve it from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily.”

Dim sum is the perfect choice if you’recraving fresh, Chinese cuisine and worried

about portion control. More than half ofthe dim sum are steamed, while a few arebaked and some are fried — but all are oh,so good!

“We also call dim sum yum cha (whichroughly translated into English means ‘teatasting’) because it always goes great withhot tea,” Chan adds.

With 36 options to choose from, allmade to order, Chan and his staff serve atleast 100 orders of dim sum a day. BeefLook Fun has been one of my personal dimsum favorites for years. This tasty dishshowcases minced beef and Chinese pars-ley wrapped in the famous look fun noo-dle, or a thick white noodle. Chan saysthey also can prepare it to your liking,whether that be with char siu, shrimp andscallop, or if simplicity is what you’re after,plain look fun noodles topped off withtheir special soy sauce is the way to go.

The Fried Shrimp dumpling also is one ofthe top sellers and consists of mouth-watering shrimp with a hint of celery togive a burst of flavor and crunch.

“The Shrimp Dumpling ($5.25) or HaGau is the most original dim sum. Whenpeople think of dim sum, they think ofthis,” Chan says. Siu Mai, also known aspork hash, is another customer favorite.

For $5.25, the Bean Curd Roll made withfresh bean curd, chicken and mushroom isa tasty option along with the Mochi BallRed Bean. Love this!

“The Mochi Ball Red Bean is more like adessert dim sum,” Chan explains. Andeven though this dessert may be a little onthe greasy side, it’s a popular dish formany and something I look forward toenjoying with my family, especially aroundChinese New Year.

Seafood VillageHyatt Regency Waikiki; Street Level

2420 Kalakaua Ave., #103971.1818

Nice Day RestaurantOwner Lisa Lum opened this eatery on

Liliha Street in 2008, and since then hasbeen busy serving up authentic Chinesecuisine to her loyal customers. As a familyfavorite when it comes to dining outChinese-style, Nice Day offers a variety ofdecadent dishes. But it’s their dim sumthat’s indeed worth mentioning.

If you’re new to dim sum, you may optfor the Half Moon ($2.30) with pork,shrimp and mixed vegetables stuffed in arice wrap, or sink your teeth into the PorkHash ($2.30), a dumpling filled to the brimwith pork and shrimp, which usually sitswell with most beginners. Believe me,these will turn you into a dim sum fanatic.

Personally, I can’t resist the Deep FriedTaro ($2.30). The Deep Fried Taro is warmand flaky, and consists of pork-filled taro,deep fried to perfection. It’s easy to eat,the pork is tender, and the taro is savoryand filling. There’s really no other way todescribe it than absolutely wonderful.

Lum suggests dipping your dim sum in amustard soy sauce, which will provide youwith that extra kick of flavor. Being thatyou can partake in dim sum as early as 8a.m. at this joint, that extra zest just maybe necessary.

And if you’re in search of a dim sumclassic, it’s found in the Baked Manapua($2.30). The bread, lightly sweetened andfluffy, pairs nicely with the bits of porkyou’ll find in each and every bite. I also ama fan of the Black Bean Chinese Malasadaalso known as Jin Dui. With its sweet flavorand chewy consistency, I’m pretty sureyou’ll like it, too.

Nice Day Restaurant1425 Liliha St.

524.1628

Contact Alana Folen at [email protected]

ono, you know

1 The Pork Hash ($2.30) at Nice DayRestaurant is one of their top sellers andmost popular dim sum. 2 SeafoodVillage’s Bean Curd Roll ($5.25) is filledwith delicious pieces of chicken and mush-room. 3 The Shrimp Look Fun ($4.50) atHee Hing Restaurant is a dim sum favoritefor many diners.

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Chilled Antipasto Pasta Salad Sweet Dinner Rolls

Yukon Potato Au GratinRoast Garlic and Pepper GravyWhole Cranberry SauceTraditional StuffingHerb Crusted Roast Turkey

Traditional Pumpkin or Custard Pie

Call Willows to place your order today.Reservations 952-9200 • www.willowshawaii.com 901 Hausten St.

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what we’re eating at...

At Bella Mia Pizzeria, there’sa taste of Italian cooking,American-style. Rich pasta

sauces, excellent eggplant rollati-ni, freshly made pizza and tastymeatballs are all on a menu thatreflects dozens of Italian favorites.

We stopped by and asked room-mates Christie Gora andRosemary Thomas what they’drecommend from the menu.

Christie:“I like the food here a lot; it’s so

good. The shrimp Parmesan andsome of the other dishes are differ-ent from most Italian restaurants.The shrimp is sweet and moist andreally delicious.

“We like that the taste of thesauces are different here, too. Themenu is unusual, there are morechoices than we’ve found in some

other Italian restaurants.”

Rosemary:“We were thinking about this

shrimp Parmesan that Christiebrought home recently and we werethinking about the taste. I guess youcould say that just the memory of thedish, the flavors and the taste,brought us back today. The food is sogood here. We ordered the shrimpParmesan again today! And I love theeggplant Parmesan, too. But every-thing is so good.

“And I like the atmosphere a lot. It’s

casual and friendly and relaxed. Andthe portions are so big, it’s easy toshare or take some home.

“I’d recommend Bella Mia to any-one.”

Bella Mia Pizzeria Where:2222 S. Beretania St

Call:941.4400


Above: Christie Gora and Rosemary Thomas enjoy their favorite Italian dishes at Bella MiaPizzeria on South Beretania Street. Below Left: Spaghetti and meatballs; classic ItalianAmerican style food from Bella MIa Pizzeria.

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3579 Waialae Avenue737-8820

*Not to be combined with any other specials.Must present coupon to recieve discount.

Excludes beverages. Expires Nov. 30, 2010.

A Thanksgiving feastinspired by fl avors

and traditions.On November 25, celebrate

with Hawai‘i’s multi-ethniccuisines at Kai Market.

921-4600 | fr ee pa r k ing | sh er aton wa i k i k i .comPrice does not include tax and service charge/gratuity.

Prices, hours and menu items are subject to change.

Thanksgiving Day Brunch10:30 am – 3:00 pm

$55 adults, $15 kids 6-12 • Free for kids 5 and under

Plantation NightsThanksgiving Dinner Table

5:00 pm – 9:30 pm

$59 adults, $15 kids 6-12 • Free for kids 5 and under

Celebrate the Holidays!

Reservations (808)946-3355

Gift Cards Available

recipe

Filling• 1 teaspoon olive oil• 1/4 medium onion, finely chopped• 1/4 green bell pepper, minced• 3 large garlic cloves, minced• 1/4 teaspoon cumin seed, crushed• 5 large stuffed green olives, finelychopped• 1 1/2 pounds extra-lean ground round• salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation• In a sauté pan with heat set at mediumhigh, add olive oil and onions. Allow tosweat for 30 seconds before adding bellpepper garlic, cumin and green olives.Cook for a minute. Add ground beef andsauté until meat is thoroughly cooked.Refrigerate until ready to use.

Empanada shells • 4 cups all-purpose flour• 2 teaspoons baking powder• 1/2 teaspoon salt• 4 teaspoons butter

• 2 eggs• 1 cup cold water

Preparation• Mix dry ingredients together; set aside.Beat eggs, add to dry ingredients and cutin the butter with a pastry cutter untildough crumbles. Slowly add water whilekneading dough into a ball. Divide intotwo even balls and roll dough betweenyour palms until they form long ropes(about 8 inches). Place ropes back intobowl, cover with cloth and refrigerate forat least one hour. • Break off a piece about the size of a pingpong ball. Flatten with hand and roll onfloured surface until it is thin. Using asaucer, cut each piece into a round usingsharp knife. Put a tablespoon of cooledfilling into center then fold over and sealthe edges with a fork. Fry in hot oil.• Recipe should make about 18empanadas. You also can use a small formto make appetizer-sized empanadas.


Mama Kane’s Empanadasby Chef Chai Chaowasaree

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Delicatessen & Catering

From Bentos toBanquets &

Picnics to Potlucks…

946-2073 • 2710 South King St.www.fukuyadeli.com

We have a menu for you!

Deli Hours: Wed-Sun 6am-2pmAfter hours catering available

1860 Ala Moana Blvd. • Validated ParkingOpen 24 Hours 955-1764

ThanksgivingTurkey w/Ham

$1295

The AmericanN.Y. Steak

$1625

Seafood Continental

$1395

Thursday, November 25, 2010

11A.M. till MidnightComplete Dinners Served

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Dinner include: All-You-Can-EatSalad Bar, Corn on the Cob, PumpkinPie & more!

BREAKFAST SPECIALEggs Benedict Royal

$975

Sunday, December 5, 20109:30 am to 11:30 am

or12:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall$39 per Gingerbread Kit

Build your Gingerbread House while Top Chefs compete in a Gingerbread Showdown!

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Rice is Twice as Niceat Hinone MizunoneThere are those who

argue that HinoneMizunone has the

best rice in Honolulu. Thekamadaki gohan — ricecooked in a traditional pot— is soft, light, fluffy andsweet . And it’s consideredsimply perfect to thepalates of a considerablylarge group of devotees.

“We do have a lot of peo-ple who say our rice is thebest they’ve tasted,” saysHinone Mizunone’s opera-tions manager, EikiTamaki.

The method of cookingthe rice, and the quality ofthe rice itself, have so muchto do with how it tastes.

“We use a large pot andwe stir the water with a

paddle,” says Tamaki. “It’sa more involved way ofcooking, rather than usinga rice cooker and just flip-ping a switch. With the ricepot, you have to watch thewater, stir the rice andwatch the heat. It’s moreinvolved. And the rice hasa sweeter taste with afluffy texture.

“People can taste the dif-ference immediately.”

You can see for your-selves by stopping byHinone Mizunone. Therice pot is on display atthe entrance to the restau-rant. Or try it with one ofthe popular signatureteishoku-style lunch spe-cials that start at just$8.50.

Hinone Mizunone Where:1345 S. King St. (Corner of Sheridan and King streets)

Call:942.4848

Website:www.fujio-food.com

Hours:Lunch 11 a.m.–5 p.m.Dinner 5–9 p.m.Closed Sundays

Above: Operations manager Eiki Tamaki says the restaurantcooks its rice in a large pot. Below: Sweet, fluffy rice is part of

the teishoku-style meals served at Hinone Mizunone.


Restaurant Week Special Nov. 15-21$11 Meal & Dessert: Crispy Kailua Pork served overseasoned diced sweet Maui onions, tomatoes andfurikake rice. Koolau’s Banana Lumpia, dusted withcinnamon-sugar, served with premium vanilla icecream. Proceeds benefit Culinary Institute of thePacific.

Thanksgiving Day Menu Choices

Oven Roasted TurkeyLink sausage-apple-pecan stuffing, cranberry sauce,

sweet yam mashed potatoes, basil-thyme gravy.

Roasted SalmonSteak cut salmon oven roasted with fennel,

rosemary, and roma tomatoes.

Pork Loin ChopsFire-grilled, served with garlic mashed potatoes,wild mushrooms sauce and ginger-braised pears.

Potato Crusted Opakapakawith smoky bacon-tomato relish; served over

caramelized Maui onion infused mashed potatoes.

Thurs, Nov. 25, all-day dining 11am to 10pm.Reservations recommended.

Located poolside at theOutrigger Reef on the Beach2169 Kalia Road, Honolulu,HI 96815 ph. 808.924.4990

Kamaaina rates from$139 per night.

Free valet parking11am-3pm with purchase.

1.800.OUTRIGGERoutriggerreef.com

Meet MeAT THEREEF

941-4444

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

Available (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.

KIDS EAT FREEMONDAY & TUESDAY

*KIDS - Ages 2 to 7 years old.

*1 Child per Adult

FREE ENTREE ON YOUR B-DAY!

*BIRTHDAY PERSON w/ Valid ID &

*2 ADULT (guests) to qualify.

*FREE ENTREE (up to $19 value).

941-2835 • 1936 S. King St.Local Japanese Style DiningDinner 5-Midnight • Late Pupus 10-2am

BUY ONE ENTRÉE,GET THE 2ND ENTRÉE AT

50% OFF**2nd entrée of equal or lesser value; Present

coupon at time of purchase. Cannot be combinedwith other offers. Exp. 12/31/10.

NOW TAKING RESERVATIONSTHANKSGIVING BRUNCH BUFFET

NOV. 25, 2010 10AM-3PMAdults $23.95 Kids 10 & under $12.95801 Dillingham

(next to Costco) 94-300 Farrington Hwy,

Waipahu (next to Savers)

951-MAXS (6297)Since 1945

Breaking Surf, Breathtaking Sunsets, and Unbelievable Ocean Front Dining at Reasonable Prices.

www.oceanhousewaikiki.com

Breakfast7 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Dinner5 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Free ParkingSubject to Availability

For Reservations:923-2277 Locally Operated in the Outrigger Reef Hotel

2169 Kalia Road

FREE Prime Rib of Beef or Shrimp on Ice

...when selecting Gourmet Buffets

CALL 955-9609 NOW FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & DETAILS.

Mention promo code: CATJan11

THE HALE KOA HOTEL WELCOMES ALL ACTIVE AND RETIRED MILITARY, RESERVE/NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS AND DEPENDENTS,CURRENT AND RETIRED DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CIVILIANS, AND SPONSORED GUESTS.

Follow us on:CELEBRATING 35 YEARS • WWW.HALEKOA.COM

Also includes a complimentary 1 night stay, parkingfor entire party, fruit punch, and a door prize giftcertificate for Sunday Champagne Brunch for two.

*Offer valid for new bookings November 1 - December 15, 2010 only.*For holiday celebrations of 100 or more guests.

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905-A Keeaumoku St. • 955-0646Open Everyday 10am -2am

47-388 Hui Iwa St.

One coupon per visit. Must present ad. Not combinable with other offers. Expires 11/28/2010

www.koolaucenter.com

Eastside Feed and Pet SupplyPh: 239-0003

A Huge Supplyof Eukanuba

Dog FoodStill in Stock!

10% OFFeverything in store

(including animals)

WHERE TO DINE

Symbol KeyBreakfast

Lunch

Dinner

After Midnight

Alcohol served

Online

Catering

Atlantis Seafood & Steak2284 Kalakaua Avenue922-6868

d.k Steakhouse2552 Kalakaua Ave.,Waikiki Marriott Beach Hotel931-6280

Yakiniku Camellia Buffet2494 S. Beretania St.944-0449

Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine590 Farrington Hwy692-9880

Camellia Buffet930 McCully St.951-0511/0611

La Palme D’orAla Moana Center - Mall LevelMountain side, next to Shirokiya941-6161

Napoleon’s BakeryLocated inside of Zippy’s

Willows, The901 Hausten St.952-9200

Makino ChayaAloha Tower Mkt place 585-6360Westridge Mall 486-5100

AMERICAN BUFFETBAKERY

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

Makitti2380 Kuhio Ave.923-2260

Fendu Boulangerie2752 Woodlawn Dr.Manoa Marketplace988-4310

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

Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine

Open Everyday 10am-10pm / Except Sun & Wed 10am-9pm2nd Pho of equal or lesser value expires 11/18/10

ALL PHOBUY ONE, GET ONE

2919 Kapiolani Boulevard • Market City Shopping Center

50% OFF

735-8488

Moiliili . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .951-5696 (KOZO)Kahala Mall . . . . . . . .738-5696 (KOZO)Pearlridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .483-6805Pearl City by Wal-Mart . .455-6805

WWW.KOZOSUSHIHAWAII.NET

Open Thanksgiving DayCall In Your Orders Today!


DINNER BUFFETSitting at 5pm & 7:30pm

$27.99 Adults$24.99 Senior 60+

$17.99 Children 3-12Featuring Roasted Pig, SnowCrab Legs, Shrimp Cocktail,Turkey w/Chinese Stuffing,

Ham, Yams & Cranberry Sauce,and Much More!

DIM SUMBRUNCH BUFFET

Sitting at 10:30am & 12:30pm$19.99 Adults

$17.99 Senior 60+$13.99 Children 3-12

Featuring Hong Kong StyleDim Sum, Soups, Salads, Stir Fried

Entrees & Desserts

1055 Alakea St. • 525-8585

THANKSGIVING DAYThursday, November 25, 2010

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

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

Excluding all coupons and otherdiscounts. Dine-in only.

BRUNCH BUFFETNovember 25, 2010 8am-2pm

Cold StationCook-To-Order Omelet Station

Carving Station: Garlic Roast Prime Rib of Beef and Guava Glazed HamGreat Entrée: Roast Tom Turkey, Upcountry Stuffing, Seafood Black Bean Sauce,

Garlic & Rosemary Chicken, Ehu Ale Braised Short-Ribs, Baked Salmon w/Crabmeat,Assorted Breakfast Meats, Steamed Snow Crab Legs, Autumn Vegetable Stir Fry,

and much, much more!Delicious Deserts

$29.95 Adults $15.95 Kids (5-12yrs) $4.95 Kids (4-5yrs)

PRIME RIB TURKEY DINNER BUFFETCold Station

Carving Station: Garlic Roasted Prime Rib with Au Jus and Guava Glazed HamGreat Entrée: Roast Tom Turkey, Upcountry Stuffing, Seafood Newburg,

Salmon Dynamite, Garlic & Rosemary Chicken, Steamed Snow Crab Legs, Autumn Vegetable Stir Fry,

and much, much more!

580 Nimitz Hwy.545-7979

Delicious Desserts$35.95 Adults $18.95 Kids (5-12yrs)

$5.95 Kids ($5.95 4-5yrs)

WHERE TO DINECATERERS

CHINESE

Mandalay (The)1055 Alakea St.525-8585

Maple Garden/Yen King909 Isenberg St.941-6641

Kahai Street Kitchen237 Kalihi Street,845-0320

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

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Ave.738-8666

Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square524-1628

Seafood VillageHyatt Regency Resort & SpaStreet Level, 2424 Kalakaua Ave, #102971-1818

Hee Hing Restaurant 449 Kapahulu Ave.735-5544

Golden Palace SeafoodRestaurant111 N. King St.521-8268

Duck Yun820 W. Hind Dr.Aina Haina Shopping Center373-1303 or 373-4632

On On at McCully1110 McCully St.946-8833

ON ONat McCully

Koko CafeHale Koa Hotel,2055 Kalia Road955-0555Call for eligibility details.949-4321

Anytime CafeMarket City Shopping Center2919 Kapiolani Blvd735-3888

CAFE

Zap Cafe & Lounge1018 McCully St.942-0012

Golden Duck1221 S. King St. • 597-80884230 Waialae Ave., Kahala • 737-7188

Chicken Breast Mul-Naeng-Myun

596-0799Since 1989

626 SHERIDAN ST. (backside of Walmart)NEW HOURS: MON-SUN 11AM-12 MIDNIGHT

YAKINIKUMILLION

11AM-3PM | $8.50 include taxFeatured Items Available Only At Million

Chicken Breast Bi Bim Naeng-Myun!

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LUNCH & AFTERNOON TEA10:30 am-4:00 pm

Mon-Fri $14.98 • Sat & Sun $18.98

DINNER5:30-9:30 pm

Mon-Thurs $32.98 • Fri, Sat, & Sun $33.98

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© 1976, 2010 Sanrio Co. Ltd.

$2/2 hr. parking Miramar at WaikikiMon-Fri 5:30pm-9:30pm

Sat & Sun all day

with valid I.D.

for each person

Birthday Photo

withHELLO KITTY

*Reservation parties only

50% OFFBirthday MealMinimum party of 4 adultsincludes 1 Birthday person*Must have valid ID on actual BirthdayFREE Sanrio Gift

on your Birthday*Reservation parties only*Must have valid photo ID


Ala Moana Center808.356.8300www.macaronigrill.com

Tis better to give and receiveFor each $25 gift card purchased now through December 31st,

!"#"$%"&'&#()*+$)",-'!.&/0&1$,$,2&#"!-$3#'-".

Receive a $25 Dining Cardwith any $200 Holiday PUYOP (Pick Up Your Own Party) Order!

Our PUYOP Menu offers easy affordable solutionsto all your party planning needs.

We have a variety of our favorite menu items to choose fromfor your holiday gathering with one salad and choice of two entrees served with fresh house-baked bread, starting at $14.99 per person.

Place your order today!

Valid for Take Out Orders Only

WHERE TO DINE

I Love Country Cafe451 Piikoi St.4725 Bougainville Dr.783-7901

Wailana Coffee House1860 Ala Moana Blvd.955-1764

Zippy’sCall the one nearest you.

Max’s Of Manila94-300 Farrington Hwy801 Dillingham Blvd.951-6297

Kit N Kitchen1010 University Avenue942-7622

Kani Ka Pila Grille2169 Kalia Rd, Outrigger Reef on the Beach924-4990

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

Kenny’s Express2nd Floor, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center922-9333

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

Ranch House, The449 Kapahulu Avenue, 2nd Floor737-4461 FINE DINING

FILIPINO

Tanaka Saimin888 N. Nimitz Hwy #103524-2020

FAMILY DINING

BibasHale Koa Hotel, 2055 Kalia Road955-0555Call for eligibility details.

Angelo Pietro Honolulu1585 Kapiolani Blvd. #10941-0555

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

IHOPWaikiki - 1850 Ala Moana Blvd • 949-4467Waikiki - Kuhio & Lewers • 921-2400Pearl City - Times Sq. SC • 486-4467Kaneohe - Windward Mall • 235-4467Hilo - Prince Kuhio Plaza • 959-2600

JJ Bistro & French Pastry3447 Waialae Ave.739-0993

TURKEY, DIM SUM, LUAUBRUNCH BUFFET

Roast tom turkey, roast pig, dim sum, salads,pokes, appetizers, Hawaiian luau, Chinese

entrees, delicious Desserts and much, much more!

$22 adults $21 seniors $11 kids 5 to 12Served from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm

TURKEY, PRIME RIB, SEAFOOD DINNER BUFFET

Roast turkey, slow roast prime rib, crablegs, sashimi, Hawaiian luau, Chinese

entrees, international salads, pokes,seafood station, fresh clams, pepper salt

shrimp, delicious desserts and much,much more!

$27 adults $26 seniors $13.50 kids 5 to 12

TURKEY TO GO PACKAGE10lb - 12lb Carved or Whole Turkey, Whole

Cranberry Sauce, Lup Cheong ChestnutStuffing, Giblet Gravy, Gon Lau Chow Mein

Noodles, Garlic Broccoli & Baby Corn, Crisp Kau Chee Appetizer, Fresh Baked Pumpkin Pie$99* for 8 to 10 people

“An Island Tradition”THANKSGIVING BUFFETS

Thursday, Nov. 25, 2010

• Pick up Wednesday, Nov. 24 or Thursday, Nov. 25• Limited quantities. Preorder and prepayment required

Peking Duck with Steamed BunsSumida Farm Watercress Soup

Hong Kong Crisp ChickenMaine Lobster with Ginger Scallions

Phoenix and Dragon(Shrimp and Chicken) Saute

Kambocha Squash wih Roast PorkBraised E Mein with Duck

Steam Rice$199 Table of Ten (Reg.$239)

$99 Table of 5 to 6

LET US DO THE COOKING!Special Menu for Four

Mo Shu Pork (Chinamen’s Hat)Chinese Chicken Salad

BBQ Shrimp Chinese StyleChicken Oyster SauceBeef with Choy Sum

Hee Hing Special NoodleSteamed Rice

$49 for four (reg. $65)*available daily 10:30 am to 7 pm

NOVEMBER SPECIAL MENU

WWW.HEEHINGHAWAII.COM449 KAPAHULU AVE., STE. 101 • 735-5544Aloha Tower 585-6360 1 Aloha Tower Dr. 2nd Fl., 3 Hours Parking $1 Pearlridge 486-5100 98-150 Kaonohi St.Aloha Tower 585-6360 1 Aloha Tower Dr. 2nd Fl., 3 Hours Parking $1 Pearlridge 486-5100 98-150 Kaonohi St.

With Family Group 20% OFF

BIRTHDAY SPECIAL

Must have minimum party of 4.One Birthday coupon per party of 4.Coupon valid on actual birthday, ID required. Not combinable with other discounts. Discounts off regular adult price.No online or photo-copied coupons.Expires 11/30/10

FREE BIRTHDAY MEALFOR ANY AGE

Not combinable with other discounts. 65 or older w/Coupon & ID.No online or photo-copied coupons.One coupon per person. Discounts off regular adult price. Expires 11/30/10

SENIOR SPECIAL30% OFF50% OFF

Lunch Dinner


Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square by Times Supermarket

524-1628

Excludes set menus; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, CharSiu & other specials. Not to be combined with any

other offer. Expires 11/30/10.

Credit Card Sale Only(With Coupon)

Hong Kong Dim Sum &Regular Menu Items

Dim Sum Take Out Special! 8am-11:30am15% OFF(Charge) • 25% OFF(Cash)

Dim Sum & Reg. Menu Dine In Special!10% OFF(Charge) •15% OFF(Cash)

15% OFF Roast Pork, Roast Duck & Char Siu

15% OFF

Celebrating 10Years!

Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)

10% OFF

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Avenue738-8666

Must present couponExpires 11/30/10

Excludes set menu; Not to combined with any other offers.

Chinese Restaurant

Find menus and $5 coupon at www.ononhawaii.com

Seafood Scallop Egg SoupChinese Chicken SaladPeking Duck with Bun

Abalone with Choi SumSteamed Sea Bass with Ginger Onion

Honey Walnut ShrimpMinute Chicken Cake Noodle

Steamed RiceFree Crispy Gau Gee!

Gift Certificates Available

Special Economy Menu for 10$159 (2 table limit)

Call for details and reservations.

1110 McCully St. • 946-8833(Corner of McCully & Young St.)

ON ON at McCully New HolidayMenu for 10

$228Prepared by

RenownExecutive Chef

DAVID YAMAMOTO

237 KALIHI ST.(Corner of Kahai and Kalihi)

ph 845-0320fax 842-4273

kahaistreet-kitchen.com

DINE IN – TAKE-OUTCatering from casual to exquisite events

Signature dishes offered as

Daily Specials

Soft Shell Crab AlfredoRicotta Stuffed

ChickenMini Okinawan Sweet Potato

& Kalua Pork Cakes

Christmass Cookiee Giftt Box

Ala Moana 946-6388597-8880

Large gift box- (20pcs)Pre-order $23 Reg. Retail $26

Panya’s popular Gingerbread & assorted homemade cookies “all individual sealed packed” in our gift box finished with a holiday touch.

Reg. price includes the Panya large shoppingbag. (Pre-order price add $1 for the bag)

Small gift box – (10 pcs)Pre-order $12 Reg. Retail $15

Pre- order deadline Dec 5th for the special price and schedule for later pick-up.

Mon-Sat 9am to 7:30pm; Sun 9:30am to 6pm • 1111 McCully Street • 947-5411

WHERE TO DINE

GREEKThe Fat Greek3040 Waialae Ave.734-0404

JAPANESEHifumi Japanese RestaurantChinese Cultural Plaza536-3035

Kobe Japanese Steak House1841 Ala Moana Blvd.941-4444

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

INDIANMonsoon IndiaDiscovery Bay (across Ilikai)1778 Ala Moana Blvd., Ste 213941-5112

Hinone Mizunone1345 South King St.942-4848

ITALIANBella Mia Italian1137 11th Avenue737-1937

Bella Mia Pizzeria2222 S. Beretania St.941-4400

Kochi1936 South King St.941-2835

Top of WaikikiWaikiki Business Plaza2270 Kalakaua Ave.923-3877

Stage Restaurant1250 Kapiolani Blvd.237-5429

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

Hy’s Steak House2440 Kuhio Ave.922-5555

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

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

Z PizzaWard Centre Auahi St. Shops1200 Ala Moana Blvd.596-0066

Specials not valid on Holidays. Advance Reservations required, please call 971-1818. $3 self park validation only.SeafoodvillageHyatt.com Ask about our Kama‘aina Discount

Hyatt Regency Resort& Spa-Street Level•2424 Kalakaua Ave., #102

$10.95 per person(10 people minimum)

• Oriental Chicken Salad• 4 types of Dim Sum (Siu Mai, Half

Moon, Seaweed Spring Roll,Manapua)

• Szechuan Style Pork w/Garlic Sauce• General Tso’s Favorite Chicken• Beef and Broccoli• Seafood Fried Noodle• Dessert - Almond Float

• Chicken Salad with Oriental Dressing• Crispy Bacon Seafood Combo Wrap• Dungeness Crab - Country Style• Honey Glazed Walnut Shrimp• General Tso’s Favorite Chicken• Seasonal Chinese Green Vegetable• House Fried Rice• Dessert: Mango Pudding

$24.95 per person(4 people minimum)

EL HARRO MEXICANOAIEA RESTAURANT

Mon-Thurs 11am-9pmFri & Sat 11am-10pm

Sunday 11am-8pmBYOB - no corkage fee

Limit one coupon per party. Cannot be combined with other offers.Exp. 11/30/10

10%OFF10%OFFAiea Shopping Center99-115 Aiea Heights Dr.

Next to Aiea Bowl

488-9727

ENTIRE MENU WITH THIS COUPON

Carnitas

Chinese Chicken SaladScallop Soup • 2 Live Maine Lobsters

Sweet & Sour Fish Filet Peking Duck w/Bun • Whole Crispy Chicken

Taro Basket Seafood ComboChicken Cake Noodle • Rice & Dessert

$149$149Special Menu

for10

111N. King St. near Maunakea7am-10pm

521-8268

ALL DIM SUM$1.897AM-2PM

PartyRooms

for up to450

No credit cardsaccepted for special menu

Inquire about

our Birthday

Eat Free

Program

• Family Fun Dining Experience• Great Local Food• Colorful Koi & vast Ulua• Fish feeding• Private Teahouses at

no charge

Prime Rib &Alaskan Snow Crab

Dinner Buffet

Present this coupon and receive

25%OFFour Adult Dinner Buffets

Wednesday - Sunday(up to 12 people)

Must be seated by 5:30pm

Reservations At 948-8356

Lots of Free Parking1525 Rycroft Street

www.pagodahotel.com

Offer not valid on holidays, with any other promotions or discounts. Offer expires 12/3/10.


SHABU SHABU Restaurant VIETNAMESE & VEGETARIAN CUISINE

942-50081518 Makaloa St. (across Walmart)

Open 7 days 11am-11pm

Healthy & Fresh Ingredients BYOB (no corkage fee)

953-2340 629 Keeaumoku St. (across Walmart)

Mon-Sat 10am-11pm • Sun 10am-10pm

Valid Nov. 17-24, 2010

ALL DISHES

15% OFFTry a HealthyTHANKSGIVING

DINNER20% OFF

SHABU SHABUValid Nov. 17-24, 2010

THANKSGIVINGTURKEY TO-GO

TURKEY ONLY(1) 12-14 lb. turkey (1) quart sausage &

sage stuffing (1) quart homemade

turkey gravy

$129 + tax

TURKEY PACKAGE(1) 12-14 lb. turkey,(1) quarts sausage &

sage stuffing, (2) quarts homemade turkey gravy (2) quarts regular or roasted

garlic mashed potato(1) whole apple or pumpkin pie

$159 + tax

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841-0931kam shoppingcenter

open 6am dailykennyshawaii.com

1345 S. King StreetCorner of S. King St.

& Sheridan St.Close to Ala Moana

Shpg Cntr & Wal Mart

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

Ready made Bentos available daily

Japanese Home Style Restaurant“Hinone Mizunone”

Please enjoy the KAMADAKIGOHAN

cooked completely by “Ogama”.

November DailyLunch Specials

$8.50Now taking reservations

for Lunch & Dinner

November DailyLunch Specials

$8.50Now taking reservations

for Lunch & Dinner

MO Garlic Tonkatsu TeishokuTU Chicken Tofu TeishokuWE Salmon Vegetable Croquette TeishokuTH Salmon Flake Chirashi Sush DonburiFR Ahi Kakuni DonburiSA Seared Ahi w/Miso Sauce Teishoku

Ready made Bentos available daily

Now Serving Sashimi Teishoku for LunchLunch 11 am - 5 pm; Dinner 5 pm - 9 pm

Closed Sundays

GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLEMaple Garden /Yen King909 Isenberg Street • 941-6641

www.MapleGardenHawaii.com

THANKSGIVINGBUFFET

THANKSGIVINGBUFFET

Smoked Turkey& Pumpkin Pie

LunchKids $8.50 (Ages 5–12)

Adults $13.50

DinnerKids $10 (Ages 5–12)

Adults $17.50

Reservations Recommended*Free parking available at First Hawaiian Bank Open 7 days a week - Dinner 5pm-10pm

Sunday Brunch Buffet 11:30am-2:30pmBYOB

Discovery Bay (across Ilikai) 1778 Ala Moana Blvd., Ste 213www.MonsoonIndiaOahu.com

941-5111

ThanksgivingSpecial

Dine-in special for Thanksgivingwith Chef’s Baked Turkey

prepared with a secret blend of spices served with basmatirice, french fries, western style

salad and rice pudding.$16.95

Lunch 12pm-2pmDinner: 5pm-10pm

WHERE TO DINE

Tanaka of TokyoEast, in King’s Village,922-4233Central, in Waikiki Shopping Plaza,922-4702West in Ala Moana Cntr-Hookipa Terrace945-3443

KOREANFrog House Restaurant1604 Kalakaua Ave.951-9370

Yakiniku Million626 Sheridan St.596-0799

Ton Ton Ramen 95-050 Farrington Hwy, Waipahu 677-5388

Orine Sarang Chae905-A Keeaumoku St.955-0646

Sushi Company 1111 McCully Street947-5411

Sumo Ramen Kaneohe 234-6868Kapolei 693-8808Market City 737-1868Kamehameha Shp Cntr 848-8186Pearl Highlands Cntr 456-8080299 Ranch Mapunapuna 833-3139

Sushi Ichiban3579 Waialae Ave.737-8820

Sekiya’s Restaurant &Delicatessen2746 Kaimuki Avenue732-1656

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

Sansei Seafood RestaurantWaikiki Beach Marriott Resort2552 Kalakaua Ave,931-6286

Richo3008 Waialae Ave.734-2222

Makino Chaya1 Aloha Tower Dr. 2nd Flr.585-6360

98-150 Kaonohi St.486-5100

Red Cafe1334 Young St.593-2064

Lunch 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. • Dinner 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.at the old Waikiki III TheatresParking available at the Pro-Park location Seaside Ave. Pay $2 at the Restaurant.

www.atlantisseafoodsteak.com 922-6868

1 lb. Roasted Rib Eye Garlic Steak$24.95Till the end of the year.

Thanksgiving Special:Prime Rib and Turkey Dinner

only $19.95

Good on Thanksgiving Day only

AIEA/PEARLRIDGE98-150 Kaonohi St. • 487-9911

WAIKIKI1972 Kalakaua Ave. • 942-2121

Parking Available • www.tonyromas.com

Receive a bonus $15 Romabucksfor every $50 in gift card purchases

Not to be combined with any other promo/discount/special. Romabucks are redeemable Jan. 3rd - Mar. 28th, 2011 Romabucks can be redeemed only where the gift cards were purchased. Guest must show original gift card purchase receipt when redeemed.


THANKSGIVING SPECIAL!NOVEMBER 25-28, 2010

Fried Dumpling SaladCream of Pumpkin SoupRib Eye Steak:8oz. pan fried with peppercorn sauce. Served with mashedpotato, stuffing and vegetables.

Turkey Breast:Lightly breaded, sauteed with mushrooms in marsala remi glazesauce. Served with mashed potato, stuffing and vegetables.

Chef’s Selection Dessert$19.95

MARKET CITY SHOPPING CENTER2919 Kapiolani Blvd.

Mon - Fri 10 am to 12 mid • Sat 8 am - 12 mid • Sun 8 am - 10 pm735-3888

CALL FOR RESERVATIONS

Most Delicious Thai Food in Town!

Coming Soon to900 N. Nimitz Hwy

1627 Nuuanu Ave 585-88392955 E. Manoa Rd 988-0212Call for take out www.bangkokchefexpress.com

Immensely Popular Plate Lunch For $5.70

Mon-Sat 10:30am-9pm; Sun 12n-8pm

#2Fish

Patties

SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCESUNDAY ................................... Melveen Leed

MONDAY ................................. Jerry Santos & Hula

TUESDAY ................................. Robert Cazimero & Hula

WEDNESDAY ......................... Brothers Cazimero

SATURDAY .............................. Danny Couch

Buy onedinner entree,

receive 2nd entree50% OFFvalid Sun, Mon & Tue with ad

Expires 11/23/10.

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

SISTA ROBINov. 18 Only

NATHAN AWEAUNov. 19 Only

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

*DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WITH

THIS AD. EXP. 11/30/10.

KOREAN CUISINE• LUNCH $14.95 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM• DINNER $21.95 3 PM -10 PMIncluding: Kal Bi, Sirloin, Chicken,

Spicy Pork, Sashimi

DINNER BUFFETEVERY SATURDAY

& SUNDAY

585-95455-9PM $1695

Free validated parking at Wet Okole.327 Keawe St.

Thanksgiving SeasonalSpecial Delights

Pumpkin Cheesecake $28.00Pumpkin Tarte $18.00

Pumpkin Pudding $3.60Mini Caramel Tarte $3.55(Place your order by 11/21, Sunday)

Ala Moana Center-Mall Level, Mountain side, next to Shirokiya

www.lapalmedor-usa.com941-6161

OPEN TUE-SUN LUNCH 11AM-2PM, DINNER 5-8:30PM • Closed Monday Lunch & Dinner100 N. Beretania Street #113 (Parking inside Chinese Cultural Plaza)

JapaneseRestaurant

2pc. SHRIMP AND4pc. VEGETABLE TEMPURAWITH HOT OR COLD UDON

OR SOBA & 4pc. GYOZA$7.50

Add rice for $1.00 • Not to be combined with any other coupons • Limited time only

536-3035

Try Our Famous Saimin!Customer Favorites:

Marinated Fried ChickenBBQ Stick • Ahi Nitsuke

Corned Beef Hash TempuraOxtail Soup

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

SEKIYA’S RESTAURANT& DELICATESSEN

Serving Hawaii for 75 Years!2746 Kaimuki Ave

732-1656ACROSS KAIMUKI H.S.GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE

Try Our Famous Saimin!

WHERE TO DINE

Green Papaya629 Keeaumoku St.953-2340

Shabu Shabu Bangkok“Thai Style” Hot Pot949 Kapahulu Ave.732-7666

Souvaly Thai Cuisine803 Kam Hwy.455-5888

Bangkok Chef1627 Nuuanu Ave.585-88392955 E. Manoa Rd.,988-0212

Pho Kitchen2919 Kapiolani Blvd.735-8488

Yogen Fruz1102 Fort Street MallWindward Mall

Hot Pot Shabu Shabu1518 Makaloa St.942-5008

Blue Ocean Thai327 Keawe St.585-9545

3660 on the Rise 3660 Waialae Ave.737-1177

PACIFIC RIM

The Ocean House Restaurant2169 Kalia Rd., Outrigger Reef Hotel923-2277

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

11th Avenue Mexitlan Grill1137 11th Avenue, Kaimuki(11th Avenue Atrium)737-5678

El Charro Mexicano Aiea Restaurant99-115 Aiea Heights Drive 488-9727

MEXICAN

OKAZUYA SHABU SHABU

THAI

VIETNAMESE

YOGURT

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor

restaurantsuntory.com922-5511

RESTAURANTSUNTORY


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Above: Employee Jearwen Escalante enjoys a helping of tasty noodles at Tanaka Saimin.Inset: Tanaka Saimin’s Special Saimin-Large Wun Tun Min ($8.45) with two pieces of shrimp

tempura and a side order of barbecue beef stick ($2.40/piece).

1 | Myke Yamada and Joy Tamura 2 | Dean Hazama, Cory Ohta and Alana Kamikawa 3 | A stylish entrance

greets customers at Tanaka Saimin on North Nimitz Highway 4 | Stella and Kainani Collins 5 | Derrick

DeMello, Mona Kanahele, Cynthia Rixie and Kristine DeCorte 6 | Albert Tanimura, Jie Chun, Edmund Yee,

Charles Kosaka, Gil Yamada, Dave Hiroshige, Doug Tyau, Ron Nakatsuji and Al Ching

Tanaka Saimin

Kamaaina are heading to TanakaSaimin in droves these days, ea-ger to sample delicious noodles

and broth while seated in a large,sleekly designed interior. Open from 7a.m. to 9 p.m. every day, the restau-rant is located at 888 N. Nimitz Hwy.,#103. For more information, call524.2020.

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Photos by Lawrence Tabudlo

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