Hawaii Dining Out September 2, 2012

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Counter helper Kaitlynn Ebisutani, chef/managerJohnathan Mosley and owner Mark Kitagawa with ahandful of Nuuanu Okazuya’s signature items, includingStuffed Bittermelon, Daily Bento, Boiled Egg Fishcake,Konbu Maki and Furikake Chicken Katsu.

Diners always feel right at home at Nuuanu Okazuya, thanks to its mouth-watering portions ofhome-cooked okazu favorites.

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Behind every great dish is that onesecret ingredient that tickles yourtaste buds and takes you by sur-

prise. This week, I decided why not spicethings up with yuzu, the surefire ingredi-ent that adds some zest to life.

For those unfamiliar with yuzu, it’s acitrus fruit and plant originating in EastAsia. The fruit (although rarely eaten as afruit) resembles a tiny grapefruit withuneven skin, and you can’t miss itsdistinctly refreshing aroma. I’verecently become a fan of yuzu andhave grown fond of its tart flavorthat makes you wanna say “Wow!”

Here at the following Ono, YouKnow establishments, you’ll seeexactly how yuzu is incorporatedinto beautiful culinary works of art.It’s an essential ingredient in ponzu,a citrus-based sauce, and is evenutilized in alcoholic drinks, givingoff a bit of a bite. Yuzu will take anymeal to a whole new level!

Yoshi Japanese Dining & Bar

It's 5:30 p.m. on a Wednesday.Yoshi Japanese Dining & Bar justopened its doors for the evening,and the place is already filling upwith eager patrons who can’t waitto sink their teeth into authentical-ly eclectic Japanese fare. “Do youhave reservations?” a server asks awalk-in customer. “If not, you’llhave to sit at the bar because all thetables are reserved.” This alonetells me that this contemporarydining establishment has to begood, as it’s drawing in diners bythe dozens.

Originally known as Yakitori Yoshi, thisMakaloa Street restaurant revamped itsmenu from specializing in yakitori dishesto offering sushi, sashimi and teppanyakioptions, as well as a versatile full bar.

And if you’re yearning for yuzu, Yoshi’sYuzu Kosho Chicken ($10, a la carte) willmake you say yum!

“Out of all our chicken items this is themost popular by far. It’s a bit on the spicy

side because of the yuzucitrus, and it’s also mixedwith black pepper,” saysserver Jarred Yuen.

This masterpieceboasts boneless morselsof locally raised chickenseasoned and grilled toperfection on the teppa-nyaki grill. The chicken

skin is cooked to a crisp, while themeat is left soft, tender and juicy.According to Yuen, the meat is fla-vored with a dash of yuzu sauce,but the majority of the sauce is lefton the side for dipping.

“It’s kind of like a lemon chick-en, only more flavorful,” heexplains. “Yuzu is growing in pop-ularity and nowadays you’ll oftenfind it used in Japanese cooking.”

So, turn up the heat and bring onthe tang with Yoshi’s Yuzu KoshoChicken, also available as part ofthe restaurant’s teishoku set menu($25), which comes with twoitems, soup, salad and rice.

Yoshi Japanese Dining & Bar1427 Makaloa St.

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you’re a longtime patron ofNuuanu Okazuya, you feelright at home once you step

through the door. Owner Mark Kitagawa,chef/manager Johnathan Mosley and therest of the staff know you on a first-namebasis, are familiar with your favoritedishes and treat you like family. Now, ifyou have yet to experience the outstand-ing cuisine and premier customer serviceat this okazuya, what are you waitingfor? Located on Nuuanu Avenue, NuuanuOkazuya is a small “hole-in-the-wall”shop that offers all the okazu (sidedishes) you’ve ever dreamed of.

“Okazuyas are very unique toHawaii. Okazu means side dish andya means shop,” Mosley explains.“Okazuyas specialize in side dishesthat pair well with rice, so I’malways thinking of what goes wellwith rice or noodles.”

And believe us, Dining Out livesfor okazu goodness! NuuanuOkazuya never disappoints asthere’s a multitude of items tochoose from, all exuding abundanthome-cooked flavors. We recentlycaught up with Kitagawa andMosley before the lunch rusharrived to get a glimpse and taste ofall that is Nuuanu Okazuya.

DO: Nuuanu Okazuya is thriv-ing with business. Looking back intime, how did this favorite localeatery get its start?

Kitagawa: The opportunitycame around when the originalowners, the Nagamine family, werelooking for someone to take overthe establishment because they hadalready been in business for morethan 30 years. I saw a decline in the

number of okazuyas while growing up,so I wanted to keep the tradition alive.

DO: Obviously the okazu tradition isalive and well here. What is your busi-ness philosophy?

Kitagawa: We try to constantly addnew items to the menu. I think we havethe largest selection of okazu items inHonolulu. For a small shop like this,what comes out of the kitchen is unbe-lievable. Everything is made fresh in ourkitchen, nothing is brought in.

DO: Known for its variety of tra-ditional Japanese, Okinawan andlocal fare, there's something for justabout everyone at NuuanuOkazuya. Correct?

Kitagawa: Yes, we offer 70 to100 different items a day. Popularones include Furikake ChickenKatsu, Nishime, Kinpira Gobo,Chow Fun, Fried Saimin and ShoyuChicken. What makes our FurikakeChicken ($3.50 per piece) so spe-cial is the secret sauce that we use.Other best-selling items includeKonbu Maki ($2.25 each), whichfeatures pork and gobo wrapped inkonbu (seaweed) and tied togetherwith kanpyo. Another popular dishis Stuffed Bittermelon ($2.25 each),stuffed with pork hash and boiled in

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Counter helper Kaitlynn Ebisutani, chef/managerJohnathan Mosley and owner Mark Kitagawa with ahandful of Nuuanu Okazuya’s signature items, includingStuffed Bittermelon, Daily Bento, Boiled Egg Fishcake,Konbu Maki and Furikake Chicken Katsu.

Diners always feel right at home at Nuuanu Okazuya, thanks to its mouth-watering portions ofhome-cooked okazu favorites.

See | Leah Friel photo

Oodles of buckwheat noodles at Million | 13Wailana gears up for Aloha Week festivities | 19

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1351 Nuuanu Ave., Honolulu

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a special flavored sauce. Squash withChicken and Tofu ($1.80 per serving) is quitepopular with our longtime customers. We usea long squash or Chinese squash, and stuff itwith chicken and tofu cubes.

DO: You folks also specialize in an assort-ment of fishcakes. What is the No. 1 choiceamong customers?

Kitagawa: Our most popular fishcake isBoiled Egg Fishcake ($1.35 each). It featuresa boiled egg wrapped with fishcake, coatedwith panko and then deep-fried.

DO: Is there a particular item you offerhere that not too many patrons are aware of?

Kitagawa: Yes, that would be our DailyBento ($5.73). It’s one of those things that noteveryone knows about, but for those whoknow we have it, it sells out rather quickly.You can’t go wrong with this bento. It con-sists of a bed of rice topped with FurikakeChicken, Spam, Egg Omelette, Big Island

Portuguese Sausage, Fish (ahior mahi, or salmon), KabochaPumpkin or Gobo.

DO: Johnathan Mosleyserves as manager and chef atNuuanu Okazuya. How didthe partnership between youtwo come about?

Mosley: I got my start atNuuanu Okazuya becauseMark needed some help in thekitchen, so he asked me tohelp out, and the next thingyou know I’m the chef. I haveno formal culinary training, Ijust have a knack for cooking.I’ve been cooking since I was5 years old. It’s a passion.

DO: Chef Johnathan,you’re always changingthings up and offering some-thing new for your cus-tomers. Where do you findyour inspiration?

Mosley: I’ll constantlythink of new ways of prepar-ing items. For instance, wehave a kabocha pancake that Icreated on a whim and wedecided to incorporate it witha sweet potato pancake, so it

looked like a yin-yang pancake. Whatever I’mcooking at the time, I’m always thinking ofways to make it different and add a twist to it— by making it more flavorful or presenting itin a different way. You never know what youwill get here. I recently did seven differenttypes of eggplant — we had spicy, extra spicy,marinated eggplant, grilled eggplant, etc.

DO: What is a new item on the menu thatis doing well?

Kitagawa: One of our newest items isGrilled Spicy Tofu ($1.50 each). We grill itand sprinkle it with Cayenne pepper, then weseason it with a habanero-based soy. It’s deli-cious! John also has a knack for making dif-ferent types of andagi and has created morethan 100 different types of flavors. We don’thave all the flavors available every day, butyou can pre-order if you like. Our newest fla-vor is Caramel Pecan.

DO: The andagi assortment is really quiteimpressive! The possibilities are endless,wouldn’t you agree?

Kitagawa: Yes. Traditional andagi (35 centseach) is very popular as well as Andadogs (ahot dog wrapped in andagi, $1 each). Johnkeeps on inventing new flavors and now does aterrific peach cobbler andagi (most flavoredandagi is priced at 75 cents each).

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Sitting inside JJ Bistro & French Pastry onWaialae Avenue, one gets a glimpse of owner JJLuangkhot’s vision of a New York-style

French/Laotian eatery — just in a better climate.The brightly lit bistro is open and comfortable, and

provides a continuous view of the always activeKaimuki neighborhood that has grown to becomeone of the Island’s hot spots for dining and slightlyout of the ordinary shopping. JJ’s fits right in to theeclectic mix.

From pupus to deserts, JJ’s specializes in light farethat mixes Asian flavors with French techniques andplating to create dishes that look as good as they taste.Such is the brand new Shrimp Kataife ($7.95).

Fresh shrimp is lightly sauteed with sweet chiliand served on beds of baked phyllo dough, whichprovides a crunchy base for the sweet shrimp. Thecolorful dish is then accented with a sweet chili andan avocado dipping sauce to provide even more fla-vor options.

Another new option is Baked Scallops on the HalfShell ($7.95). Tender raw scallops are topped with aJJ’s special mayo, chili and mozzarella cheese sauce,and baked until the edges are golden brown.

Few things are more French than pate and JJ’sParisian ($7.95) would satisfy any Francophile. Theduck mousse is mixed with truffles and port wine tocreate a creamy spread that goes, oh, so well with thefresh French bread and small side salad that comeswith the dish. A port-wine gelatin adds extra flavorand texture when dropped on top.

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Craving seafood and a lot ofit? Then you’ll want tohead down to Makino

Chaya in Aiea where you canindulge in all the Canadian snowcrab and Maine lobster you wantwithout spending a fortune.

There also is an endless selec-tion of local favorites, such asteppanyaki steak, sashimi, sushi,shrimp tempura, steamed fish,garlic shrimp and more. And besure to save some room fordessert, including made-to-ordercrepes, a chocolate fountain,fresh fruits and newly added

cakes from JJ Bistro & FrenchPastry in Kaimuki.

Open for about eight years,Makino Chaya is known for itsgreat value, taste and family-friendly environment. Lunch ispriced at $14.98 from Mondaythrough Friday and $18.98 onSaturday and Sunday. Dinner costs$31.98 from Monday throughThursday and $32.98 on Friday,Saturday and Sunday. For childrenage 7 and under, the price goes bytheir height (under 3 feet is free,between 3 and 4 feet is 75 percentoff, and more than 4 feet is 50 per-

cent off).Lunch buffet offerings

are slightly different fromdinner, as is the weekendlunch buffet from theweekday lunch. Forexample, snow crab legsare offered only duringdinner and weekendlunch; Maine lobster andgarlic shrimp are avail-able only for dinner.

For those on the go,Makino Chaya offers atakeout bento that comeswith two pieces ofCalifornia roll, one inari,one shrimp egg roll, oneshrimp tempura, nishime,seaweed or mac salad,and a choice of butterfish,salmon or barbecue

chicken for $4.98. There also is asecond bento option with twopieces of California roll, oneinari, one shrimp egg roll,nishime, seaweed or mac salad,and a choice of garlic ahi, chick-en katsu or crab meat salad.

A limited amount of bentos aremade each day and availablefrom 11 a.m. The bentos sell outfast, but you can reserve yours bycalling a day in advance. It’s alsoa great option for school fieldtrips, sports games, parties, lunchmeetings, etc.

The restaurant also regularlyoffers some sweet deals. If it’syour birthday you get a famousChocolate Pyramid dessert fromJJ Bistro & French Pastry. ComeSept. 11, the restaurant is honor-

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Located in WestridgeShopping Center (next toKamehameha Swap Meet andacross from Bed Bath &Beyond), the restaurant seatsabout 300 people, and there’splenty of free parking.

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Who or what inspires you as achef/manager/owner? In thebeginning, it was more like I neededa job to support myself through highschool and college. My brotherasked me to help out with a projecton Kauai, so that was how I openedmy first restaurant. We were so busywe barely had time to take a day offfor a year-and-a-half! I knew I want-ed to work with food and be in therestaurant industry, and I alwaysknew I wanted to come back toOahu, but first I went to Californiato experience more types of cuisine,especially Northern Chinese cook-ing. With Asian Mix, I thought itwould be nice to open a place thatwas fast and affordable, but offeredquality cooking. I like seeing myregular customers who come in afew times a week. It’s important tome to be able to provide them with anice dinner that is convenient andquick with the best prices in town.

If you could serve food to acelebrity, who would it be andwhy? What dish would you serve?Clint Eastwood. He is one of myfavorite actors. I would serve himtofu and vegetables with bok choy,choi sum, and carrots, cooked in alight oyster sauce, plus a littlesteamed rice. It’s very healthy.

What is your favorite dish on themenu? Why? My favorites areHouse Fried Rice and Shrimp withWalnuts. We don’t put soy sauce inthe fried rice — its flavor comesfrom shrimp and chopped upVirginia ham, a salty ham that givesit a lot of taste. Shrimp with Walnuts

has a sauce made from mayonnaise,balanced with some lemon and a lit-tle sweetness. The walnuts are deep-fried and honey glazed, so they’rereally crunchy and sweet.

Is there a dish that you createthat’s not on your menu, butavailable upon request? We like tobe flexible and make our customershappy by taking special requests.Since we can make dishes to order,if we have the ingredients and thecustomer can describe what theywant, we’ll make it. It’s all aboutbuilding relationships with new andregular customers, and we’re happywhen they keep visiting us!

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Ichiriki specializes in the interac-tive eating adventure known as hotpot cooking, and it’s based centrallyin both Aiea and Honolulu. Nabe is aJapanese term for hot pot cooking,referring to all sorts of dishes cookedin “one pot.” According to East Asiancultural beliefs, eating from one potallows diners to grow closer andform long-lasting relationships.

“The hot pot itself is meant forfamilies,” says managing partnerMasaki Sasada. “In Japan, it bringspeople together — sticking chop-sticks in and sharing the broth bringsfamilies, friends and guests closer.It’s a very family-friendly restaurant.We cater to everyone from kids toseniors, all ranges of ages.”

Mushroom Medley ($6.95) is apopular pupu offering, as the dish

features a butter shoyu flavor thatenvelopes seasonal mushrooms thatdeliver both taste and freshness.Additionally, Ahi Katsu ($6.95) hasdrawn rave reviews from customerswho come back for the fresh fish thatis prepared daily and is never frozen.

Curry Nabe ($21.95) serves asone of Ichiriki’s flagship entrees, asthe flavorful broth is served with aplatter of fresh vegetables, chickenand pork. Like other main courseson the menu, diners also receive abowl of rice and noodles — whichalso are perfect complements to thedelicious broth.

“We have many different types ofsoups, ranging from shoyu to miso,and mild to spicy,” says Sasada.“Depending on what diners prefer,we can cater to that. Personally, I

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don’t really like things too spicy, so I pre-fer the miso. The best thing about ourrestaurant is that after you’re done eatingthe ingredients in the soup, you get todrink it afterward. Our soups are original,too — some of the flavors we feature, youcan’t find them anywhere else on theisland.”

For those looking to spice it up, AngryGoma ($22.95) has it all. “It’s really goodif you like spicy food,” says Sasada of thesesame-flavored broth that also includes aplatter full of beef, pork, seafood and veg-etables — not to mention extra jalapenoor habanero peppers if one is so inclinedto add them.

Another specialty available at Ichiriki isKobe Beef Shabu Shabu ($28.95 for 5ounces, $37.95 for 9 ounces). Diners aregreeted by a hearty platter of the thinlysliced Rib-Eye steak that can be cooked totheir liking in the hot pot, and dipped in theincluded ponzu or goma “sesame” sauces.

And after the meal, Sasada recom-mends Ujikintoki ($4.95), a green teashave ice on a bed of mochi balls or icecream and topped with azuki beans. Therefreshing dessert provides a nice counterto the hot pot cooking, and blends flavorand sweetness without overpoweringeaters’ taste buds.

Ichiriki also offers a host of specialdeals, including “Early Bird” specialsavailable from 4 to 6 p.m., Monday

through Thursday, as well as “Late Night”specials that are served from 9:30 p.m.,Monday through Saturday.

“You’ve got to come in and check it outfor yourself,” Sasada says. “We focus a loton customer service, and we treat you likefamily. We get a lot of positive commentsabout that. And, the food is excellent. Youcan’t ask for anything more than that.”

Angry Goma ($22.95)

Curry Nabe ($21.95)

Ujikintoki ($4.95)

Kobe Beef Shabu Shabu ($28.95 for 5ounces, $37.95 for 9 ounces)

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

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Ice Forest202 Merchant Street

(corner of Merchant & Alakea)

383-1824

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Everybody knows Sam Choy— the renowned chef andhis bambucha portions of

local-style food at Sam Choy’sBreakfast, Lunch and Crab arelegendary here in the Islands.

Now, don’t get all crabby, vege-tarians. There’s more than crus-taceans to dive into at Sam Choy’sBLC. So clam up, grab a BigAloha brew and chill out, becausethe veggies are on the grill.

Grilled Vegetable Platter($19.95) features oven-roasted

portobello mushroomand tofu along withgrilled asparagus, pep-pers and onions toppedwith a truffleyaki sauce made withsoy sauce and truffle oil, whichadds sophistication as well as fla-vor to the dish. So you get yourprotein from the tofu and meatytexture from the portobello whilesavoring those delicious, nutri-tious grilled vegetables.

Sam Choy’s BLC also offers avariety of “Ono Kine Pupus” for

starters, and it’s not all poke andshrimp. Vegetarians can enjoySeasoned Edamame with spicysoy sauce ($6.95) or GoldenTempura Battered Mushroomswith sweet chili oil ($9.95). And ifyou arrive during happy hour (5-6:30 p.m.), you can savor theseappetizers at a reduced price.

So, go ahead, break out of your

shell — Sam Choy's BLC has aplace at the table for vegetarians.

Contact Terri Hefner at [email protected]

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Terri Hefner

Left General managerJeffrey Gaspar Below Grilled VegetablePlatter ($19.95)


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Sam Choy’s BreakfastLunch and Crab WHERE 580 N. Nimitz Hwy.,Honolulu

CALL 545.7979

HOURS Breakfast and lunch:Tuesday-Friday, 7 a.m.-2 p.m.,Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.Dinner: Sunday-Thursday, 5-9 p.m.,Friday and Saturday, 5-10 p.m.

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It’s time to dive into thehealthy and nutrient-richpool of buckwheat or

soba noodles. It has been acommon dish in Japan forcenturies, and is recentlybeginning to rise in populari-ty in the U.S. both for itsgreat taste and welcomeaddition to a healthy diet.

With texture and compos-ite similarities to spaghetti,buckwheat noodles aregluten-free, help lower cho-lesterol, control blood sugar,contain healthy and low-fat-tening calories, and con-tribute to a high-antioxidantdiet. Some buckwheat dishesare better served cold, whileothers have flavors andingredients that blend well ina hot broth.

Million Restaurant on

Sheridan Street has beenahead of the trend for yearsnow. Its buckwheat “black”noodle is featured in many ofits noodle dishes includingCucumber Buckwheat Noodleand Cold Buckwheat Noodleselections.

Cold Buckwheat Noodlepairs apple, cucumber,turnips, sliced beef brisketand egg with black noodle.Cucumber BuckwheatNoodle is a fairly simpledish, which features cucum-ber and egg in Million’slightly spiced marinade.

Million also serves a SpicyBuckwheat Noodle. A con-tinued special, buckwheatnoodle dishes are now pricedat $4.95 for lunch between11 a.m. and 2 p.m., and $8.95until closing.

Wheat

MILLION RESTAURANT

WHERE626 Sheridan St.,Honolulu

CALL596.0799

HOURSOpen Daily,Sunday-Thursday,11 a.m.-midnightFriday-Saturday,11 a.m.-2 a.m.

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Cucumber Buckwheat Noodle and Cold Buckwheat Noodle | Chris Fleck photo

www.adegahi.comOpen Daily 11:30am - 10pm Lunch Buffet 11:30am - 2:30pm 1138 Smith St. (corner of Smith/Pauahi)

566-5909Cannot combine w/ other offers/discounts. Expires 9/6/12

Northern Portuguese dish with codfish, crispy potato strips,

scrambled eggs, garlic, onion and parsley

$1595 w/coupon(reg. $22)

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WAIMALU 485-8883

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Okinawan • JapaneseSteak • SeafoodLocal Favorites

Under New Management

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By Ali Resich

New flames are rising at Hy’sSteak House, where the smokyscent of Kiawe wood flows

from the restaurant’s custom broileronto each plate of beautifully grilledmeat and seafood, giving patrons ataste of something truly extraordinary.The establishment has been at the fore-front of fine dining in Waikiki for thepast 35 years, and its ability to reinventitself while remaining a traditionalsteak house has kept it in a league ofits own.

Executive chef Erwin Manzanojoined the team in early August, buthe’s no stranger to the eatery. “I washere back in 1988. I started as a dish-washer and our previous chef promot-ed me to sous chef. I was here for 15years,” he says. In 2003, Manzano leftthe restaurant to pursue other culinaryendeavors before returning to Hy’s lastmonth. “I’m happy to come back. It’slike coming back home to where Icame from — where it all started.”

According to vice president andgeneral manager Bob Panter,Manzano’s cooking offers a breath offresh air with its body of sophisticated

flavors that keep unraveling. “It’s beengreat so far; he made an ossobuco spe-cial that was really popular and soldout last week,” says Panter.

The chef will continue to roll outenticing specials, starting with his latestdebut — Filet Mignon withChimichurri Sauce ($44.95). Yourknees will go weak for Manzano’s fan-tastically fresh chimichurri sauce,which complements any piece of meat.

“It’s an Argentinian kind of sauce,” saysPanter when describing the bright greenburst of parsley, mint, cilantro, garlic,olive oil, red wine vinegar and more.

“It’s such a versatile sauce becauseyou can top anything with it,” addsManzano.

On nights when the chef has pre-pared it, patrons may request hischimichurri sauce with any of therestaurant’s prime cuts.

Manzano also is excited to presenthis Arugula Prosciutto Salad ($12.95),made with fresh greens, cherry toma-

toes and radishes that add to each won-derfully salted bite of prosciutto. Thedelicate salad is drizzled with a freshwhite wine vinaigrette. “(Bob and I)had some ideas for a salad,” saysManzano. “I tweaked it here and there.It was actually Bobby’s idea to add thearugula, he loves it. So I made it justfor him,” he says with a laugh.

While regulars will undoubtedly fallin love with the chef’s new creations,they also will continue to return to theirfavorite steak house for those recipesthey’ve always adored. Diners may stillenjoy such classics as Lobster Bisque,and New England Clam Chowder ismaking a brilliant comeback afterbeing on a menu hiatus.

One bite of Hy’s distinguished fla-vors and this steak house will mostcertainly be your new flame.

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HY’S STEAK HOUSE

WHERE Waikiki Park Heights2440 Kuhio Ave., Honolulu

CALL 922.5555

HOURS Monday-Friday, 6-10 p.m.;Saturday-Sunday 5:30-10 p.m.

NOTES Reservations are highly recom-mended. Valet parking, gratuity only.Proper attire is required (no tank tops,baseball caps or swimwear; collaredshirts preferred for men).

WEBSITE hyshawaii.com

Filet Mignon with Chimichurri Sauce($44.95)

Arugula Prosciutto Salad ($12.95)


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for LUNCH(choose from Spicy, Cucumber or Cold)

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

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Dine-In Only

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2284 Kalakaua Ave.

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

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SEAFOOD BUFFET

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Seafood-boiler restaurantshave finally made their wayto Hawaii, and Crab City is

bringing in droves of customersthrough its doors with fresh catch-es and friendly service.

Dining Out caught up with PaulMartin and Lorren Loo for lunchone afternoon at the newly openedCrab City on Waialae Avenue.The duo ordered Lobster($15.99), King Crab ($25.99) andSnow Crab ($16.99) to share forthe main meats, and also orderedCorn Chowder ($3.50), Corn (75cents), Bread ($1.50) and SweetPotato Fries ($5.99) to comple-ment their meal. Keep in mind,Dining Out readers, that the

seafood is based on the marketprice.

Paul Martin: “It’s really good.Hawaii needed a place like this.There’s a lot of good things aboutthe restaurant. There was no waittoday, the service is fast, the décoris simple but nice, and the food istasty. The one thing that stands outis how fresh everything is.”

Lorren Loo: “It’s our first time.One of my girlfriends said that itwas really good. We ate this kindof food when we lived in Miamifor four years. The efficiency hereis great. We didn’t have to waitlong.”

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CRAB CITY

WHERE 3441 Waialae Ave., Honolulu

CALL 780.3115, 626.5368

HOURS Daily, 11 a.m.-midnight

By Nicole Kato

Paul Martin andLorren Loo dinein at Crab City.

Nicole Kato photo

From the moment you walk intoRed House in Honolulu onKeeaumoku Street, it’s clear

that you are in for something differ-ent. From the hip décor to the wall-length screen playing K-pop musicvideos, Red House certainly has aone-of-a-kind look and feel — aquality that extends to the fooditself, too.

With its cuisine, the restaurantseems to transcend any concretelabel.

“It’s like a new generation ofKorean food — more like a fusion,”owner and chef Justin Chun says.“It's Korean food, but not in the tradi-tional way … We try to make it dif-ferent here.”

To taste that difference, Pizza

Tonkatsu ($14.99) is a good place tostart. The dish features a pork cutletwith vegetable toppings — all bathedin gravy — and is served with rice.

“People love the Pizza Tonkatsu,”Chun says. “One thing that they real-ly like is that it’s so big. It is one ofour most popular dishes.”

Another popular option is RedHouse’s selection of Topokki dishes,such as Red House Topokki ($11.99),which has a rice cake with spicysauce. You also can add cheese, egg,mandoo or Korean sausage for anadditional cost. Another tasty dish isKorean Spicy Tofu Jjige ($11.99),which comes with shrimp and a vari-ety of other seafood.

And for a perfect complement toany meal, try starters including Red

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with Christina O’Connor

Red House835 Keeaumoku St. #I-101B,Honolulu

944.0088

Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-midnight

Red House in Honolulu is knownfor its seemingly endless abilityto create bold, new menu items.

Servers can often be seen roaming therestaurant with trays of their newest creations to give out assamples before they are officially added to the menu. Whenasked where he gets his ideas, chef and owner Justin Chunsimply points to his head and smiles. Apparently the source ofthe restaurant’s roving menu is Chun’s own ingenuity.

Chun had lived in Korea, Thailand and L.A. before coming tothe Islands. In each of these places, he worked in variousrestaurants, learning how to make different types of food andperfecting his cross-cultural cuisine.

“I am trying to make a fusion of all of these foods, and makesomething out of the ordinary,” Chun explains. “I try to makefood that people might not try anywhere else.”

Right now, Chun is in the process of cooking up somethingspecial. It’s still in the works, but he hinted that a Korean-inspired pasta dish may be making an appearance soon.

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Servers Troy Chong and Michelle Ko with Red House Wrap with Bulgogi ($9.99) and Pizza Tonkatsu ($14.99)

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1 Pizza Tonkatsu ($14.99)

2 Korean Spicy Tofu Jjige($11.99)

Lawrence Tabudlo photos

House Wrap ($9.99),which comes with yourchoice of bulgogi orchicken, or Fried RiceCake ($5.99), which is adeep-fried rice cake withKorean sweet chili sauce.

And there is anotherimportant thing that cus-tomers will notice uponentering the restaurant:The customer service isimpeccable. “We serveour customers withextra care,” Chun states.

In accordance withits customer care, cus-tomer feedback is cru-cial to the restaurant’smenu. “Before we putin a new menu item,when people come into eat, we give them a sample ofthe dish to try,” Chun says. “Weask them to critique how ittastes, and we get their opinionon how we can change it aroundif we need to.”

“We make new dishes all thetime for people to try,” he adds.These sample periods are neverannounced, however, so you’lljust have to keep frequenting RedHouse and hope to get lucky.

“We go on what the customerswant, and we always want newideas from people,” Chun says.

Contact Christina O’Connor at [email protected]

By Alana Folen

Cool happenings are taking placein downtown Honolulu with theaddition of Ice Forest to Hawaii’s

dining scene. Owner Andrew Huangopened the doors to this winter wonder-land on Merchant Street earlier thisyear, and has been serving up an assort-ment of Taiwanese-style shave ice witha local flair.

“What sets us apart is that we makeeverything fresh, from the mochi balls tothe azuki beans; we even use local taro,”says Huang, noting that highly requestedmenu items are Original Custard withMochi Balls Shave Ice ($5) and RainbowShave Ice with Mochi Balls,Ice Cream and CondensedMilk ($5), among others.

Ice Forest’s signatureshave ice Double-Custard,Mochi Balls ($6) has beensweeting up the summerheat as well. It features amountain of the finestshave ice topped with yourchoice of flavor(s), originalcustard, coffee custard andcondensed milk.

“We don’t use any preservatives or arti-ficial flavoring; our custards are madefrom scratch every day. This is a twist onyour typical shave ice,” Huang explains ofthis decadent treat.

Shave Ice with Taro, Mochi Balls andCondensed Milk has made fans out of tarolovers as it’s melt-in-your-mouth deli-cious. Choose to top it off with milk or upto two shave ice flavors.

“You also can design your own shaveice, which a lot of people like to do,”he adds.

Street parking is available on MerchantStreet and at the open lot near the U.S.Post Office a block away. Now open daily,Ice Forest is the perfect place to chill out.

chewonthis

ICE FOREST

WHERE 202 Merchant St.,Honolulu

CALL 383.1824

HOURS Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.,Saturday-Sunday, 12:30-4:30 p.m.

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Double-Custard (original and coffee flavored), Mochi Balls with Condensed Milk ($6) | Leah Friel photo

3 Red House Wrap with Bulgogi($9.99)

4 Fried Rice Cake ($5.99)

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ono,youknow

Jazmin Butay, and says that Blue HawaiiSushi combines the best of both worlds byblending genuine Japanese cuisine withPacific Rim specialties. Open daily, hereyou’ll find everything from BaconWrapped Asparagus, Loco Moco, BlueHawaii Salad and so much more.

Now, shedding its own light on the yuzuscene, Blue Hawaii heightens its cuisinewith its homemade ponzu sauce, which iscomprised primarily of yuzu, soy sauce, adab of sake and mirin.

“Our ponzu sauce pairs well with justabout everything,” Ribao states, “meat,sushi, seafood … anything! Soft ShellCrab with Ponzu Sauce ($7.95) is a greatpupu option.”

Shiromi Nigiri ($6) and ShiromiSashimi ($8) are two other delectableitems from the sushi bar featuring smoothand ono pieces of snapper paired withponzu sauce.

“The citrus flavor of the yuzu reallyintensifies the flavor of the dishes,” Ribaoexplains, noting that if you’re a yuzufanatic, you also can ask for a side of yuzujuice to accompany your fish for that addi-tional zest.

Be sure to save room for SteakMorsels ($12.95), which features amound of steak cut into bite-sized cubesserved with your choice of Blue HawaiiSushi’s signature mustard sauce orponzu sauce. Two scoops of rice, alongwith a medley of sauteed onions, zucchi-ni and mushrooms, complete the meal.Take note that all entrees also come withhot tea, rice, miso soup and house saladwith ginger dressing.

Blue Hawaii Sushi Bar & restaurantPearl City Gateway

1140 Kuala St.456.2128

HukilauOh yes, we’re going to a huk-

ilau where the yuzu reignssupreme! Hukilau, located in ExecutiveCentre in downtown Honolulu, knowshow to bring the yuzu to the party. Knownfor its upscale local grinds, this restaurantis overflowing with immaculate flavors.Take Hukilau’s Shrimp and ShiitakeMushroom Potstickers ($7 during happyhour, $9 for dinner) for instance, whichpresents you with the tastiest potstickersfilled to the brim with none other thanshrimp and shiitake mushrooms blendednicely with oyster sauce, garlic, onion,cilantro and green onions. Executive chefJason Takemura also stirs up a killer dip-ping sauce to go with it.

“Yuzu has always been incorporatedinto our menu from the beginning,”Takemura says. “Yuzu is served in allkinds of forms now — as pastes, concen-trates, juices, etc. We use yuzu juice andblend it into our sauces. The potsticker

sauce combines yuzu with oyster sauce,Maui onions, sake and miso.

“Yuzu helps to bring out the originalflavors of the dish, but still has its ownunique citrus flavor,” he adds.

And for the complete yuzu experience,sip on Hukilau’s Raspberry Yuzu Martini($7), which melds together RaspberryStoli, Chambord and yuzu to create oneunforgettable cocktail.

“Yuzu is a Japanese citrus fruit,”Takemura explains. “The flavor profile isa cross between a lemon and a tangerine.It’s very aromatic and will enhance any-thing it touches.”

HukilauExecutive Centre

1088 Bishop St.523.3460

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1 Yoshi’s Yuzu Kosho Chicken ($10 a lacarte) (Lawrence Tabudlo photo)

2 Hukilau chef Zach Inouye

3 Hukilau’s Shrimp and ShiitakeMushroom Potstickers ($7 during happyhour, $9 for dinner) and Raspberry YuzuMartini ($7)

4 Yoshi offers a chic and contempo-rary dining atmosphere. (LawrenceTabudlo photo)

3 Blue Hawaii Sushi’sShiromi Sashimi ($8) andShiromi Nigiri ($6) with ponzusauce

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Every year, Aloha Week pres-ents an opportunity to appre-ciate all of the beauty and

richness of our unique Island tradi-tions. As everyone knows, there areso many reasons to feel lucky welive Hawaii, and one of those is theundoubtably remarkable world ofeats that we have at our fingertips. Inthe spirit of recognizing a plenitudeof culture, why not pay homage tothe places that have been an integralpart of their community? Places likeWailana Coffee House.

The legendary spot has served uplocal favorites as well as Americanclassics in Waikiki since 1969.According to general managerKenton Tom, its foundation lies evendeeper than that, as the restaurant islocated where the original KapiolaniDrive Inn once stood — anothermainstay opened by his father,Francis Tom, in the 1950s.

To join in the fun of Aloha Week,Wailana will be dishing out com-plete dinner specials Friday, Sept. 21and Saturday, Sept. 22. from 11 a.m.

to midnight. Dive into a slew offestive feasts, which

includes perhaps themost comforting of

foods for manylocals, a full-onHawaiian LuauDinner ($16.25).Kalua Pig, Laulau,Chicken with Long

Rice, Lomi Salmon, achoice of Poi or Rice

(both, please!) andHaupia will fill your

tummy — and heart.In true Wailana fashion, the

restaurant also will offer a range oftastes to try, such as Teriyaki

Striploin Steak ($15.95) or the gin-ger, shoyu and smoked hickory fla-vors of Hibachi Chicken & ShrimpKabobs ($14.50). All of the dinnersinclude a baked or mashed potato,french fries or rice, corn on the cob,a salad bar, beverage and haupia fordessert.

And Wailana wouldn’t be thebeloved 24-hour eatery it is if it was-n’t for its amazing breakfast menu.The Portuguese Sweet BreadCombo ($9.50) is a delightful spe-

cial full of fanciful wedges of local-style sweet bread served with apocket of orange marmalade, bacon,two large eggs (any style) and coffeeor tea on the side.

Believe it or not, there are moreglorious grinds to speak of, as theestablishment will roll out anotherday of specials Sept. 9 in celebrationof Grandparents Day. Show thedearest elders in your life how muchyou appreciate their love and sup-port by treating them to somethingas savory as a Prime Rib Roast($17.50) and Poached SalmonFlorentine ($13.95). Or indulge inRoast Tom Turkey with SmokedHam ($13.50), served withmacadamia nut stuffing, old-fashiongiblet gravy and a grilled pineapplering filled with cranberry sauce.Grandmas and grandpas also willlove Eggs Benedict Royal ($10.50)made with smoked ham, turkeybreast and all the works.

Glasses of house wine, Chablis,Rose or Burgundy also will be flow-ing for $3.75 a pop, and duringAloha week, sample the most tropi-cal of cocktails, a Mai Tai for thesame price.

It’s time for kau kau at Wailana!

1 Eggs Benedict Royal ($10.50)2 Hawaiian Luau Dinner ($16.25)3 Hibachi Chicken & Shrimp Kabobs($14.50)

File photos

WAILANA COFFEE HOUSE

WHERE1860 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu

CALL955.1764

HOURSOpen daily 24 hours except 10 p.m.Tuesday to 6 a.m. Wednesday

NOTESValidated parking available

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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)

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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 9/30/12.

Bring or mention this Ad to receive

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

Join the Ocean House in

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OFFERVisit our website

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1345 S. King Street

Corner of S. King St.

& Sheridan St.

Close to Ala Moana

Shpg Cntr & Wal Mart

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

*DAILY SPECIAL TEISHOKU*

OPEN DAILY 11 AM - 9 PMLUNCH 11 am - 4 pm • DINNER 4 pm - 9 pm

MONDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oyako DonburiTUESDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diced Ahi Katsu TeishokuWEDNESDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Japanese-Style Chicken Fried RiceTHURSDAY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ham Omelette Teishoku FRIDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Misoyaki Ahi Belly Teishoku SATURDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kim Chee Fried Rice SUNDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Salmon/Goya (Bittermelon) Champuru

Menchi Katsu Teishoku 12.00

SEPTEMBER LUNCH SPECIALS!

Sanma Teishoku 9.50 Aji Fry

Teishoku 9.50

Japanese Home Style Restaurant“Hinone Mizunone”

Please enjoy the KAMADAKIGOHAN

cooked completely by “Ogama”.

only$8.50NOW TAKING RESERVATIONS

…for LUNCH & DINNERLIMITED SUPPLIES! SORRY IF IT’S SOLD OUT!

$15.95 Complete Dinner

$11.45 Complete Lunch& after 10:30 p.m.

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL

947-2836Open 7 Days • 2700 So. King St.

Sapporo & Kirin (large) $5.75after 10:30pm

New Hours 5:30 - 6:45pm

WHERE TO DINE

Symbol KeyBreakfast

Lunch

Dinner

After Midnight

Alcohol Served

Online

Catering

Atlantis Seafood & Steak2284 Kalakaua Avenue922-6868

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

Napoleon’s BakeryLocated inside of Zippy’s

AMERICAN

BAKERYFendu Boulangerie2752 Woodlawn Dr.Manoa Marketplace 988-4310

Larry’s Bakery4369 Lawehana St. (across Target in Salt Lake) 422-0059

Eggs n’ Things343 Saratoga Road923-EGGS (3447)

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

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

Pearl City - Times Sq. SC 486-4467Kaneohe - Windward Mall 235-4467Hilo - Prince Kuhio Plaza 959-2600

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

IHOPWaikiki - 1850 Ala Moana Blvd 949-4467Waikiki - Kuhio & Lewers 921-2400

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

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

*Menu and prices subject to change.

BIRTHDAY SPECIAL!FREE BIRTHDAY MEAL FOR ANY AGEWith Family & Group LUNCH & DINNER 20% OFFMust have minimum party of 4. Coupon valid on actual birthday, ID required. Not com-binable with other discounts. Discounts off regular adult price. No online or photo-copiedcoupons. Must purchase beverage. Expires 9/14/12.

*Menu and prices subject to change.

Receive a FREE

JJ’s Bistro

*Valid on actual birthday w/valid ID

Chocolate Pyramiddessert on your

birthday!*Dinner Menu Only.*Dinner Menu Only.

Not combinable with other discounts. 55 or older w/ coupon & ID. No online orphoto-copied coupons. One coupon per person. Discounts off regular adult price.Excluding Holidays. Expires 9/14/12.

SENIOR SPECIAL! 55+

40% OFFLUNCH & DINNER

2 0 | D I N I N G O U T | S E P T . 2 - 8 , 2 0 1 2

www.mccullysc.com • Ample Parking Available in Basement off Pumehana Street1960 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 214, Honolulu, HI 96826 • 946-2900

KYOTO RAMEN “YOTTEKO-YA”Homemade broth made from a blend of pork, chicken & vegetables simmered for over 10 hours

BUSINESS HOURSLunch: Mon-Sun 11:30AM - 2:00PM

Dinner: Mon-Sat 5:30PM - 10:00PM

Sun/Hol 5:30PM - 9:00PM

(LAST ORDER: 15MIN BEFORE CLOSING)CLOSED WEDNESDAYS

SPICY PAITAN CHASHU RAMENTOPPED WITH 5 SLICES OF OUR HOMEMADE CHASHU

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

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Kissaten88 Piikoi St.593-1200

WHERE TO DINE

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

Anytime CafeMarket City Shopping Center2919 Kapiolani Blvd 735-3888

CAFE

Aina Haina Chop SueyAina Haina Shopping Center820 W. Hind Dr.373-1303 or 373-4632

Canton Seafood Restaurant923 Keeaumoku St.955-3388

Five Star International BuffetRoyal Hawaiian Center, Bldg C, Level 3.380-9300

Hee Hing Restaurant 449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Ave.738-8666

Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant111 N. King St.521-8268

Golden Duck4230 Waialae Ave., Kahala737-7188

1221 S. King St.597-8088

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 Building306-9284

CHINESECamellia Buffet930 McCully St.951-0511/0611

BUFFET

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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. 9/6/12Shabu Shabu or any Sukiyaki Set

featuring our special sukiyaki sauce. Exp. 9/6/12

WAIMALU98-020 Kam Hwy.488-8824

WAIPAHU94-256 Waipahu Depot St.

676-2088

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

689-0999www.shirossaimin.com

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A talented person who does not strive to improve is no good.

A talented person who cannot admit fault is good for nothing.

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Choice of :Caesar Salad

Clam & Corn ChowderChoice of :

New York Steak AlaeaTempura Catfish, Ponzu SauceChinese Steamed Fresh Fish,

Chinese Black Bean Broth •

Warm Chocolate Soufflé CakeBread Pudding

Celebrate Our 20th Anniversary

with a…Special Menu of

All Time Favorites

$36.60ALA CARTE MENU ALSO AVAILABLE

FavoritesDinnerSeptember 1-15

O N T H E R I S E

3660 Waialae Ave. • 737-1177www.3660.com

Ala Moana CenterTel: 947-8818

OPEN DAILY: 10:30 A.M. TO 10:00 P.M.DIM SUM: 10:30 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M.JADEDYNASTYHAWAII.COM

• Ample free parking• Accommodate 300

plus guests• 8,000 sq feet with

7 VIP rooms• Dim Sum starting from $2.95• 9-course dinner from $238.00• Perfect for parties of all occasions• State-of-the-art audio/visual system

-SPECIAL-Basil Pork Chop

$12.95

Valid at Participating LocationsWindward Mall 235-4467

Pearl City 486-4467Hilo 959-2600

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

www.ihophawaii.com

Kids Eat Free!*

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

with each adult entrée purchase.

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

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

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

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WHERE TO DINEPanda Cuisine641 Keeaumoku St.947-1688

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

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

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., #204593-2800

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 9/30/12. Must present coupon.

Credit Card Sale Only(With Coupon)

Hong Kong Dim Sum & Regular Menu Items

Dim Sum Take Out Special! 8am-11:30am

10% OFF(Charge) • 15% OFF(Cash)

Dim Sum & Reg. Menu Dine In Special!

5% OFF(Charge) •10% OFF(Cash)

10% OFF

Celebrating 11 Years!

Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)

5% OFF

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Avenue

738-8666Excludes Set Menu; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, Char Siu & other specials.

5%, 10% and lobster special are not to be combined with any otheroffer/discounts/specials. Expires 9/30/12. Must present coupon.

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

Lobster$1299

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

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

Open Daily | Full Bar | Validated Parking

Hawaii’s only Gourmet Buffet15% OFF Dinner

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

Now Serving Snow Crab!

One coupon per order. Cannot be combined with other offers. Expires 9/15/12

Pearl Cityby Wal-Mart455-6805

Kahala Mall738-5696

(KOZO)

Moiliili 951-5696

(KOZO)

Keeaumokuby Wal-Mart946-5696

(KOZO)

Pearlridge483-6805

36 pcs.(Inari 12 pcs/

Futomaki 24 pcs)

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Ala Moana CenterHo‘okipa Terrace

808.356.8300

Queens’ MarketPlace Waikoloa Beach Resort

808.443.5515

www.macaronigrill.com

something new. something classic.Open Daily 11am - 10pm

Happy Hour Daily in the lounge

3pm - 6pm

Vino Thursdays 25% Off Bottles of Wine

Bring this ad in for a Complimentary Dessert**With the purchase of two entrees.

Maximum 2 coupons per table.$8.00 Value. Expires 9/30/2012.

StarAdv

Eggs ‘n Things

451 Piikoi St.For more info visit: www.eggsnthings.com

Ala MoanaNext to Payless Shoes

Strawberry Mahina Pie

September SpecialsSeptember SpecialsSeptember SpecialsSeptember SpecialsStrawberry CreamCheese Napple &Strawberry Mahina Pie

Strawberry CreamCheese Napple &Strawberry Mahina Pie

SERVING LUNCH & DINNER • TAKE-OUT AVAILABLE

www.genkisushiusa.com

Proud recipient of:

13 Locations:

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:

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

$2 OFF $3 OFFLARGEPIZZA

EXTRA LARGE PIZZA

Dine-in and Pick-up Only. Must present coupon when placing order. May not be combined with other discounts or special offers. Limit 2 pizzas per party.

KAILUA(Next to Boots & Kimo’s)

151 Hekili Street230-8400

WARD CENTRE(Auahi Streetfront)1200 Ala Moana

596-0066www.zpizza.com

LABOR DAY SPECIAL today thru Thurs, Sept. 6th

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

515 WARD AVE.

SO ONO!

@ WARD

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 St.943-8885 Shiro’s Saimin Haven

WAIMALU98-020 Kam Hwy. • 488-8824WAIPAHU94-256 Waipahu Depot St. • 676-2088EWA BEACH SHOPPING CENTER 91-919 Fort Weaver Rd. • 689-0999

Shore Bird RestaurantOutrigger Reef on the Beach922-2887

Tony Roma’sWAIKIKI1972 Kalakaua Ave. • 942-2121AIEA98-150 Kaonohi St. • 487-9911

Wailana Coffee House1860 Ala Moana Blvd.955-1764

Zippy’s Call the one nearest you

Willoughby’s(inside Ohana Honolulu Hotel) 3401 N. Nimitz Hwy837-5932

Max’s Of ManilaWaipahu 94-300 Farrington HwyHonolulu801 Dillingham Blvd.951-6297

FILIPINO

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

ENJOYLIVE ACOUSTIC ENTERTAINMENT DAILY 630PM TO 830PMSIP$3 WELL COCKTAILS$5 CIROC MARTINIS$3 STEINLAGER PURE$5 HOUSE WINESMUNCH1/2 OFF APPETIZERS

FREE BITEENJOY A FREE #HHOUR APPETIZER AT MREDEEMABLE ONLY DURING VALID #HHOUR HOURSMUST PRESENT THIS COUPON UPON ORDERING1 PER COUPON PER TABLE[EXPIRES 10/31/12]

WATERFRONT PLAZA500 ALA MOANA BLVD HONOLULU, HI 96813808.529.0010WWW.MNLHNL.COM@MNLHNL

D I N I N G O U T | S E P T . 2 - 8 , 2 0 1 2 | 2 3

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)

Max’s CompleteLunch Special!from $8.95

Max’s CompleteLunch Special!from $8.95

Pork Adobo Plate Includes steamed rice or garlic rice, your choice of: 4 pcs. of

Lumpia Shanghai, Veggie Crunch or Side Salad and a sodaAdd $1.00 for a scoop of tropical ice cream*5 OTHER LUNCH SPECIALS AVAILABLE

StartingTues. Sept. 4th

Available Mon-Fri

11am-4pm

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 9/7/12

2028 Kuhio Avenue Dinner 5:00pm - Closing

www.keosthaicuisine.com 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 9/15/12.

SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE

Buy one dinner entrée, receive 2nd entrée

50% OFFvalid Sun, Mon & Tue with ad Expires 9/11/12.

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

Jerry Santos& Hula

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BrothersCazimero

DannyCouch

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Special Summer 5-Course Dinner

available Sun, Mon, & Tues Only

$40$15

Per Personadd’l forwine parings

KAPOLEI MARKETPLACE590 Farrington Hwy692-9880

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

Mon-Fri $9.95Sat-Sun $11.95

Mon-Thurs $15.95Fri-Sun $17.95

SEAFOOD BUFFET

PRIVATE PARTIESavailable for

20-300 people

Call for details

LUNCH:

DINNER:

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

WHERE TO DINETop of WaikikiWaikiki Business Plaza2270 Kalakaua Ave. 923-3877

Stage Restaurant1250 Kapiolani Blvd.237-5429

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

Hy’s Steak House2440 Kuhio Ave.922-5555

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

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

FINE DINING

Plumeria Beach HouseThe Kahala Hotel & Resort, Beach Level5000 Kahala Ave.739-8760

FRENCH

Fine Dining Burgundy1006 Kapahulu Ave.739-5000

Brasserie Du Vin1115 Bethel St.545-1115

Il LupinoRoyal Hawaiian Center922-3400

ITALIAN

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

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

ALA MOANA HOTEL 3rd Floor • 410 ATKINSON DRIVE • 942-7788Lunch: Mon – Fri 11am – 2pm • Sat – Sun 10am – 2pm • Dinner: 5:30pm – 10pm

Now Available thru 9/30/12Freshly Baked by Royal Garden(No Preservatives added)Dim Sum Served at Lunch Daily

3441 WAIALAE AVE

LIVE Seafood Oyster Bar

Not valid with other specials/discounts. Dine-In Only. Offer expires 9/15/12

780-3115 • 626-5368

10%OFF ENTIRE

LOYALTY CARD15% OFF

MENU

GOOD FORFREE AS OUR GIFT TO YOU!

ALL FUTURE VISITS! VALUE AT $35

OPEN DAILY 11 AM - 12 AM

BYOBRECEIVE OUR

and

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Now Openfor

LUNCH!

www.samchoyhawaii.com

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580 Nimitz Hwy.545-7979

STARTINGMonday,

September 10thSam Choy’s

will be open on Mondays

forBreakfast/Lunch

7am–2pm

Dinner5pm–9pm

ALA MOANA CENTER

MALL LEVEL, MAUKA

NEXT TO VICTORIA’S SECRET

946-6388

www.panyagroup.com

2 4 | D I N I N G O U T | S E P T . 2 - 8 , 2 0 1 2

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

WITH THIS AD. EXPIRES 9/30/12. *DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALL BEVERAGES.

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

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

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

943-8885 OXTAIL SOUP!946 Coolidge St. (across Moiliili Long’s)

Mon-Fri: 10am-8pm • Sat: 10am-3pm • Sun closed

$5.95TERI PORKPLATENOW SERVING EVERY FRIDAY

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

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

Sat 6AM - 12PM

LOAF CAKES

EXPIRES 9/7/12WHILE SUPPLIES LAST

10% OFFWITH COUPON Lilikoi Chocolate Pineapple

Macnut

735-5544449 KAPAHULU AVE., STE 101

www.HeeHingHawaii.com

Tempura Tofu Wintermelon Soup w/Seafood • Live Dungeness Crab • Hee Hing

Style Roasted Garlic Chicken • Honey WalnutShrimp or Fresh Fish Filet w/Chinese Beans

• Live Maine Lobster w/ Garlic Scallionson E Mein

Pianist Terry Tom performs on Thursdays

SEAFOOD FESTIVAL • 8.27 to 9.15

LET US COOK FOR YOU

Mandarin Potstickers • ChineseChicken Salad • Lemon Chicken •

Beef Broccoli • Ma Po Tofu •Hee Hing Special Noodle • Rice

(Menu Designed for Family of Four)

$49 for four* (reg. $65)

HONG KONG DIM SUM LUNCH

Chinese Chicken Salad • BeefChoy Sum Chow Fun •

Minute Chicken Cake Noodle •Chinese Broccoli (Kai Lan)

w/ Garlic • Rice

5 Dim Sum Selections

$49 for four* (reg. $65)

$239 for ten (reg. $279)

* Offer expires 9/15/12. Coupon Required

• SEAFOOD FESTIVAL MENU •

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 • (2) 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

1055 Alakea St.525-8585

Free Parking Mon- Fri after5pm & All Day Sat & Sun

Mon - Sun 10:30am to 9:00pm

www.themandalayhawaii.com

Roast Turkeyw/ Smoked Ham

$1350

Prime Rib Roast $1750

Salmon Florentine $1395

COMPLETE Dinner includes:"All You Can Eat" Salad Bar, Corn on the

Cob, Chocolate Mint Cake and more!

Eggs BenedictRoyal

$1050

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

SUNDAY, SEPT. 9th, 201211A.M. TILL MIDNIGHT

WHERE TO DINE

Kobe Japanese Steak House1841 Ala Moana Blvd.941-4444

Hinone Mizunone1345 South King St.942-4848

Hifumi Japanese RestaurantChinese Cultural Plaza536-3035

JAPANESE

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

IchirikiAiea 98-150 Kaonohi St.484-2222Honolulu 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

Odoriko Japanese Restaurant2400 Koa Ave.923-7368

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

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

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.

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

*For information/reservations callPagoda Restaurant at 948-8356

or go to our website at:Pagodahawaii.com

BREAKFAST & LUNCH NOW OPEN DAILY!

Lunch items featured MONDAY - FRIDAYLunch Items featured Monday – Friday: Oxtail Soup & Ramen.

Homemade Smoked to perfection Pastrami Reuben Sandwich. PagodaFamous Garlic Chicken. Classic Big Island Beef Burger & much more!

FREE PARKING FOR BREAKFAST & LUNCH AT RYCROFT STREET PARKING STRUCTUREA new twist on an old favorite

Now featuring our popularBrunch on SATURDAY and SUNDAY

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

Our Popular Kalua Hash Benedict

Breakfast items featured DailyHomemade Kalua Hash and Corned Beef Hash. Original Eggs Benedict

& our House Specialty Kalua Hash Benedict. Kalbi Steak & Eggs. Banana, Blueberry, Baked Apple or Macadamia Nut Pancakes

& much more! We now feature a KEIKI MENU!

Have the kidsenjoy helpingwith the fish

feeding

TRY OUR NEW & ENHANCED BREAKFAST MENU

2012

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

WHERE TO DINE

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

KOREANSushi King2700 S. King St. 947-2836

Sumo Ramen Kaneohe 234-6868Kapolei 693-8808Market City 737-1868Kamehameha Shp Cntr 848-8186Pearl Highlands Cntr 456-808299 Ranch Mapunapuna 833-3139

Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen2746 Kaimuki Avenue732-1656

Sushi Company 1111 McCully Street 947-5411

Sakura Terrace Japanese Cafe1240 South King Street 591-1181

Yoshi1427 Makaloa St. 941-6891

Yakiniku Million626 Sheridan St.596-0799

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

Yakiniku LuLuRaRa915 Keeaumoku Street941-9112

MEXICAN

NIGHT CLUB

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

M Night Club HonoluluRestaurant Row500 Ala Moana Blvd529-0010

Ice Cream MadeFresh Daily

visit www.coldstonecreamery.com for a location near you

2 FOR $7Like It Size

Create Your Own

$5 OFFAny Large RoundSignature Cake

or Larger

$1 OFFLove It Smoothie

or Shake

Valid at participating locations.Limit one per customer per visit.Excludes petite cakes, smallround cakes and pies. No cashvalue. Not valid with other offersor fundraisers or if copied,sold, auctioned, exchanged forpayment or prohibited by law.



©2012 Cold Stone Creamery, Inc. All rights reserved.

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

$13.75

$5Choice of:

Salmon & Ikura • Spicy TunaYellowtail & Tuna • Japanese Poke

Includes: Assorted Tempura, Salad & Ricelike

us on

Lunch& Dinner

SakuraParfait

beachhousewaikiki.com • 921-4600 • Complimentary valet parking.

A fi ne steak. A fi ne experience.

wagyu new york strip, 14 ouncesThis Australian, kobe-style beef is masterfully grilled

to provide a juicy and tender treat for your palate.

a cutabove

the rest.

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841-0931Kam Shopping Center

Open 6am Daily

Limited Time OnlyAvailable Monday

thru ThursdayOffer good thru 9/6/12.

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

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Offer valid on dine-in orders only. Must present coupon. Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons. Exp 9/30/12

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

Mon-Sat 10am-10pm • Sun 10am-8pm

facebook.com/phomylienhawaiiMilitary w/ID receive 10% OFF

Vermicelli Special

25¢ from every Kokua Pac sold will be donated to the Kapi`olani Medical Center for Women & Children’s Campaign for Hawaii’s Children. *Restaurant price $9.30. Prices slightly higher at Kahului. Available through 9/30/12.

$8.08Fast Food*

Show Your Support!

BUY A KOKUA PACBUY A KOKUA PACBUY A KOKUA PAC*Restaurant Price: 7.89. Prices slightly higher at Zippy’s Kahului. Offer valid from 9/1/2012 - 9/30/2012. Cannot be combined with any other

promotional offers, coupons or discount cards. While supplies last. Tailgate Giveaway valid from 9/1/2012 - 11/26/2012. No purchase necessary

to enter, other restrictions may apply. For complete rules and information see stores or visit www.zippys.com.

Only$6.79*

fast food, daily10:30am - 9:30pm

Plus, enter to win in Zippy’s Ultimate Tailgate Giveaway!Grand Prize: Trip for Two to Las Vegas

Weekly Prizes of a Tailgate Party Pack

Back for the Month of September!

Bistro &French Pastry

Desserts Galore!Try our delicious pastries or our 4 or 5 course meals!

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

From left to right: Chocolate Pyramid, Almondine Tart, Banana Haupia,

& Chocolate Fruite Basket

Try Our Famous Saimin!

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

www.SekiyasRestaurant.com

Try Our Famous Saimin!“The Neighborhood’s Favorite Local Style

Saimin Served in a HotHomemade Soup”

2746 Kaimuki Ave

732-1656ACROSS KAIMUKI H.S.

SEKIYA’S RESTAURANT& DELICATESSEN

Serving Hawaii for 77 Years!

2012

WHERE TO DINE

THAI

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

Keo’s Thai Cuisine2028 Kuhio Ave.951-9355

Shabu Shabu House1221 Kapiolani Blvd597-1655

The Ocean House Restaurant2169 Kalia Rd., Outrigger Reef Hotel 923-2277

SWEETSIce Forest 202 Merchant Street383-1824

Nuuanu Okazuya1351 Nuuanu Ave.533-6169

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

Adega Portuguese1138 Smith Street566-5909

OKINAWAN

SEAFOOD

PORTUGUESE SHABU SHABU

Crab City3441 Waialae Ave.780-3115626-5368

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

OKAZUYA3660 on the Rise 3660 Waialae Ave.737-1177

PACIFIC RIM

Pho My Lien98-150 Kaonohi St. 488-4900

VIETNAMESE

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor

restaurantsuntory.com

922-5511

RESTAURANT

SUNTORY

Specializing in Fresh SeafoodPanda Cuisine

Dinner Daily 5pm-9pm

641 KEEAUMOKU ST.OPEN DAILY 11AM - 1AM

10%OFF

New Management!New Menu!

947-1688

SpecialLive

AbaloneKing Clam

Dine-In Only. Cannot becombined with any specialdiscount. Exp. 9/15/12

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Executive Chef Rodhel Ibay

MushroomMedley ($6.95)

Baked Mac-Nut PhylloWrapped Brie ($8 during

happy hour)

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Unique flavors and tastes spring forth atFresco, a recently opened eatery in Waikikithat is quickly becoming known for its mas-terful incorporation of Italian dishes and local

flavors.Perched atop Hilton Hawaiian Village’s Rainbow

Bazaar, Fresco features an airy, open dining space withviews of the resort’s lagoon and vibrant outdoor land-scaping. Diners will appreciate the contemporary décoras large windows allow cool breezes to pass through therestaurant, which seats up to 172 individuals.

Fresco’s menu features traditional Italian recipes infusedwith fresh, local ingredients. Award-winning chef KentaroTorii inspired the menu, incorporating dishes from thenorthern, central and southern regions of Italy, and execu-tive chef Rodhel Ibay added a fresh local touch by includ-ing Hawaii grown and produced ingredients.

“Their concept includes the use of locally grown veg-etables and herbs from local farms, such as Nalo Farms,”says sales and marketing manager Eileen Furuya of thechefs’ inspiration. “We use fresh fruits, too, and oursteaks are grass-fed on the Big Island. All of our menuitems have local flavors included in them.”

Insalata Caprese ($12.95) provides a fresh start to ameal, as the salad includes varieties of Kamuela toma-toes, mozzarella cheese, macadamia pesto and Hawaiianblack salt.

A succulent 8-ounce cut of Big Island beef tenderloinis featured in the Filetto di Manzo ($35.95), as the per-fectly cooked meat is prepared in a Marsala wine sauce,topped with a Gorgonzola fondue and served with a kukuinut potato puree. For those seeking fresh seafood,

Linguine all’Aragosta eGranchino ($38.95) has it all.The dish features a bed offresh linguine covered with atomato cream sauce andchock-full of Maine lobsterand crab meat.

“That’s part of what makesus unique,” says Furuya of theintriguing mix of Italian stylesand local flavors.

For dessert, TiramisuHawaiano ($9.95) offers alocal take on the traditionalItalian dish. Layers ofmacadamia mascarponecream hold the airy treattogether, while a light layer offresh Kona coffee is sprinkled atop the decadent dish.

Viva Fresco ($10) is one of Fresco’s signature cocktailsand features Effen Cucumber Vodka, Royal CombierLiquer D’Orange, lime juice, ginger ale and fresh cucum-ber slices. For wine connoisseurs, Fresco has a wine cel-lar stocked with more than 100 varieties of vino fromaround the world.

Fresco also offers a popular happy hour available from5 to 7 and 9 to 11 p.m. daily. Cocktails on the specialmenu, including the Hawaii Three-0, are just $6 each,while specially priced beers ($4) and wines ($5 per glass,$24 for the bottle) also are available. Happy hour alsoincludes delicious appetizers priced at $8 each, such asBaked Mac-Nut Phyllo Wrapped Brie that comes with

Basil Coulis, Balsamic vinegar and Raspberry Coulis todip in, as well as tasty Foie Gras Truffles Fries.

In addition to the seating in Fresco’s spacious diningroom, there are two additional semi-private dining areasthat are perfect for business outings or family get-togeth-ers. Diners also are treated to complimentary validatedparking, and on Friday nights, Fresco offers views of thehotel’s weekly fireworks display.

orderoftheday

Fresco’s Taste of Italia

Filetto di Manzo ($35.95)

Insalata Caprese ($12.95)

Tiramisu Hawaiano ($9.95)

STORY BY Kyle Galdeira

PHOTOS BY Leah Friel

WHERE:Hilton Hawaiian VillageRainbow Bazaar, 2005 Kalia Road

CALL: 941.8868

HOURS: Open daily, lunch served from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and dinner availablefrom 5 to 9:30 p.m.

WEB: FrescoHawaii.com

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