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Making diners feel at home is the constant aim of Beachhouse executive chef Rodney Uyehara, who’s creating a special four-course tasting menu for the Moana Surfrider as itcelebrates 110 years of superlative food and service.See page 4 | Leah Friel photo

Iscream, you scream, we all scream

for ice cream! Yes, foodies, I have a

deep love for this cool and creamy

treat. I’m not alone here: Statistics show

the United States holds the No. 1 spot on

the list of Top 10 ice cream-consuming

countries in the world, and around 13

percent of men and 8 percent of women

will admit to licking the bowl clean after

eating ice cream. Are you one of them?

If you are, don’t be ashamed to admit

it and take note. I have hot spots in

store that serve up some chillingly

scrumptious ice cream options — and

even sorbets, for that matter (if you’re

on a diet or attempting to eat healthy,

that is). Therefore, get your sweet tooth

ready and tell the ice cream man these

following establishments serve up some

steep competition.

Sushii IchibanNothing satisfies

my craving for ice

cream more than the

one and only mochi

ice cream. Yes,

that’s right, this

Japanese confec-

tion made from

fresh mochi with an

ice cream filling is

one of the best

things known to man.

And to my delight, Sushi Ichiban on

Waialae Avenue surely knows how to

serve up dessert, along with its onoli-

cious sushi, made with only the freshest

high-quality ingredients.

With a little help from Bubbies Ice

Cream, which provides the modern sushi

bar and restaurant with its ever-popular

mochi ice cream, customers can go crazy

partaking in flavors that consist of green

tea, mango, azuki bean and strawberry.

“Customers requested for it, so we had

to add it to the menu. Right now, it’s defi-

nitely a favorite here,” says Manny

Nakasenh, manager of Sushi Ichiban.

Diners receive three morsels of mochi

ice cream for a reasonable price of $3.75.

Having said that, I couldn’t resist taking a

bite out of the green tea, strawberry and

azuki bean. Yum! A word of caution,

though, for those with sensitive teeth: Be

careful with the first bite as the mochi

ice cream is chilling. Beyond that, the

firm yet smooth texture of this fabulous

treat couldn’t be more perfect! Oishi

desu!

Sushii Ichiban

35799 Waialaee Ave.

737.8820

Romano’ss Macaronii GrillAs a half-Italian gal myself, I adore Ro-

mano’s Macaroni Grill for its classic

American-Italian cuisine. Executive chef

Michael Longworth has 30 years’ experi-

ence in the culinary world and has

worked for the restaurant since it first

ono, you know

Above: The author offers up a colorful array ofmochi ice cream available at Sushi Ichiban.Right: Romano’s Macaroni Grill’s refreshingItalian Sorbetto ($6.59) contains six mini scoopsper glass.

EDITORAlana Folen

Phone: 695.6307diningout@

staradvertiser.com

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Phone: 342.8802SSakaguchi@

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SPECIAL SECTIONSEDITOR

Bill Mossman

Phone: 529.4863diningout@

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The Moana Surfrider, a Westin Resort & Spa,recently celebrated 11 hospitable decades ofcatering to Hawaii and its visitors from

across the globe. Known as “The First Lady ofWaikiki,” the Moana Surfrider is a renowned histor-ical landmark, and in all its elegance and glory, theMoana doesn’t skip a beat in offering up the finestin island cuisine as well.

Beachhouse at the Moana’s executive chef Rodney Uyehara satdown with Dining Out to share a meal of all meals that he and hisculinary team have expertly prepared in honor of this momen-tous occasion. This 110th anniversary, four-course tasting menuwas conceived from menu options at the Moana dated back tothe 1930s. Uyehara, who has served at the Beachhouse since itsinception in 2008, took these original ideas and modernized theminto culinary works of art that we see today.

DDOO:: Chef Uyehara, you’ve served as executive chef here at theBeachhouse since its doors first opened. Can you explain theconcept of the Beachhouse and what guests can expect whendining here?

UUyyeehhaarraa:: What we work hard to present is an upscale bou-tique-style steakhouse with bold flavors. But at the same time, wetry to keep the menu very simple and straightforward by notoverwhelming diners with too much flavor.

We also want diners to feel comfortable when they dine here,as if they were at home. Also, watching the sunset over the oceanwhen you dine here is something that everyone is amazed at.

DDOO:: The Moana Surfrider recently celebrated its 110th anniver-sary and you featured a fabulous four-course tasting menu tocommemorate the event. Tell us about this.

UUyyeehhaarraa:: The Bishop Museum presented us with archaicmenus from the 1930s that were previously a part of the MoanaSurfrider. These menus were greatly influenced by the Europeanchefs of that time. So, what we did was take some of those ideasand incorporate them into our tasting menu.

DDOO:: This month’s Beachhouse tasting menu made its debut aspart of the anniversary celebration last week. But will the menucontinue to be available to diners? And if so, for how long?

UUyyeehhaarraa:: Yes, this particular menu will be available nightlyuntil March 31 for $110 per person, not including tax or tip.

DDOO:: Great! What can hungry diners expect to feast on as part

story by Alana Folen | photos by Leah Friel

The Moana Surfrider celebrates decades of impeccable service with a special

four-course tasting menu, available through March 31

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of this tasting menu?UUyyeehhaarraa:: The first course is a Pan-Seared

Prosciutto Scallop. The scallop is wrapped inprosciutto and we’ve incorporated a poi vinai-grette sauce served over Nalo greens. The sec-ond course is a Moyer Farms Steak Diane. SteakDiane was another one of the classics that theEuropeans brought to Hawaii, so we’re changingit up some with Big Island baby spinach andOregon morels. The third course is Roasted VealOscar served with seared foie gras and king crabtempura topped with a tawny port demi sauce.Then for the fourth and final course, we’re fea-turing a Dark Rum Crème Brulee withcaramelized sugar on macadamia nut shortbread cookie.

DDOO:: Sounds delicious! Aside from the dishes,there also are more than 200 varieties of winesoffered at the Beachhouse. Are there any specificwines that you would pair with these courses?

UUyyeehhaarraa:: I would definitely pair our Beachhouse

Cabernet with the Moyer Farms Steak Diane, andpair our Beachhouse Riesling with the Pan-SearedProsciutto Scallop. The Riesling has a nice citrusacidity to it, and it goes really well with the vinai-grette and the slight gaminess you receive fromthe prosciutto and the scallop.

DDOO:: Being that the cuisine is inspired by menusdated back to the 1930s, how does this tie into theMoana Surfrider’s 110th anniversary?

UUyyeehhaarraa:: The Moana Surfrider is a historicalsite, along with the Princess Kaiulani and theRoyal Hawaiian. These hotels have a lot of historyand Hawaiiana to them — so it’s really no surprisethat Bishop Museum has kept great records of theproperties, menus included.

DDOO:: While culinary practices have certainlyevolved since the 1930s, one particular practicehas remained constant. Tell us about this prac-tice.

UUyyeehhaarraa:: Back then, chefs tried to use local,

sustainable products and ingredients, like localgreens and veggies. This same practice continuestoday. We use Nalo greens from Waimanalo, andwe also use local poi, Big Island baby spinach andfresh asparagus from Kahuku.

DDOO:: Many love the Wagyu beef found on themenu as well. What’s so special about this meat?

UUyyeehhaarraa:: The Wagyu that we serve at theBeachhouse is actually from Australia, and weserve the Australian Wagyu strip loin and theAustralian Wagyu rib-eye. It’s a premier, top-quali-ty steak that our guests love.

DDOO:: Do you have any plans to expand theBeachhouse in the future?

UUyyeehhaarraa:: Yes, we hope to evolve the menu.Right now you can say the menu is catered to out-of-town guests, so what I would like to do is caterit more toward the locals by increasing the usageof local, sustainable products and adding a bit oflocal flair to the menu.

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Beachhouse at the MoanaWhere: 2365 Kalakaua Ave.Call: 921.4600Hours: Open daily

from 5:30 to 10 p.m.

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Far Left Beachhouse at theMoana’s executive chefRodney Uyehara celebratesthe resort and spa’s 110thanniversary.

1 Dark Rum Creme Bruleefeatures caramelized sugar onmacadamia nut shortbreadcookie.

2 Moyer Farms Steak Diane isthe second part of the four-course anniversary tastingmenu.

3 The third course is theRoasted Veal Oscar, consist-ing of seared foie gras, KingCrab tempura topped with atawny port demi.

Since opening its doors tothe public back inDecember, Jade Dynasty

Seafood Restaurant has seem-ingly had a steady flow of cus-tomers on any given day,thanks to its lavish spread ofChinese cuisine.

According to restaurantdirector Ave Kwok, this 8,250-square-foot upscale eatery,located at Ala Moana Center’s

Hookipa Terrace, offers 70 dif-ferent variations of Hong Kong-style dim sum and other fami-ly-style favorites.

Dining Out recently caughtup with Jade DynastySeafood’s assistant managerThomas Lung and checked outa few of the hottest items onthe menu, including a new dishthat’s sure to satisfy hungrydiners.

on the menu

Delightingin a Dynasty

of deliciousdishes

1 Jade Dynasty SeafoodRestaurant’s assistant

manager Thomas Lung (left)and assistant John Lung

present two exquisite entreesthat come in large portions.

2 Stir-Fry Rice Noodles ChiuChow Style ($10.95)

3 Stir-Fry Diced Beef in RedWine French Style ($16.95)

4 Tea Smoked Shrimp($22.95) is a meal that’s new

to the menu.

Leah Friel photos

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HHoouurrss::Open daily from 10:30 a.m.to 10 p.m.

Fit for RoyaltyWhen it comes to first-rate dishes, these are

three that every Jade Dynasty customer shouldtry:

�Tea Smoked Shrimp ($22.95)

This new entree showcases baked tiger shrimpsmoked to perfection with black tea leaves untilthey capture the unique flavor of the tea. Thenthe zesty shrimp is stir-fried to encompass thepalatable essence of garlic sauce, oyster sauceand shoyu.

�Stir-Fry Diced Beef in Red Wine French Style ($16.95)

Unique to Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant,this dish features beef tenderloin sauteed with ahint of tomato sauce, shoyu, salt and pepper, anda dash of red wine. The tantalizing beef is thenstir-fried with savory onions and red and greenbell peppers.

�Stir-Fry Rice Noodles Chiu Chow Style ($10.95)

As Jade Dynasty’s top lunch-seller, this deli-cious entree consists of skinny rice noodlesmixed with shrimp, pork, bean sprouts, scallionsand more.

It’s mealtime and you’re

really hungry with

visions of noodles

dancing in your head.

But your wallet isn’t

exactly bursting at the

seams.

No problem, veggie

lovers. Just head on over

to Pho My Lien in Aiea on

the second floor of Westridge

Shopping Center, where you can

get a large, steaming bowl of veg-

etable pho for only $7.95. It’s

accompanied by mint leaves,

bean sprouts, herbs, chili pep-

pers, lemon wedges and hot and

sweet sauces. And those who

don’t eat meat will have no beef

with the broth — it’s a vegetable

broth-based rice noodle soup

that’s a meal in itself.

And, if you’ve got an extra-big

appetite and just a little more

kala, for $4.95 you can add two

freshly made tofu summer rolls

— rice sheets packed with tofu,

rice vermicelli, mint leaves and

bean sprouts. Light and refresh-

ing, summer rolls are the perfect

complement to the hot pho — a

delicious “soup and sandwich”

combo, Vietnamese-style.

But, wait. There’s even better

news for all you cash-strapped

pho lovers, and you read it right

here in Dining Out. Beginning

March 22, Pho My Lien will offer

Pho To Go Tuesdays, when you

can get a large bowl of pho for

only $5.95 (takeout only) — a

steal for a meal that’s the real

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1 Vegetable Pho ($7.95) comes with

mint leaves, bean sprouts, chili peppers

and lemon wedges. 2 Two tofu summer

rolls can be purchased for an additional

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Ruth’ss Chriss Steakk HouseWhere:Honolulu (Restaurant Row), Waikiki

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Notes:Happy Hour specials served daily

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area. Drink specials also available.

Let’s Get it Started at Ruth’s ChrisBy Kyle Galdeira

Acommon pet peeve held by

diners searching for Happy

Hour specials is the always-

disappointing promise of discounted

pupus that often equates to tiny por-

tions — and empty stomachs.

However, when it comes to the

Happy Hour at Ruth’s Chris Steak

House, no worries. Every appetizer

on the discounted menu available

daily from 5 to 7 p.m. comes served

as a full portion — just as you would

get after ordering off the traditional

menu — but at a sweet price, as most

items are half off. The pau hana pit

stop also offers up drink specials on

everything from ice-cold draft beer to

wine and martinis.

The Oysters Rockefeller ($8) steals

the show, and is an event in itself. The

five half-shells are baked and served

flaming as a touch of Malibu 151 rum

is ignited on a bed of Hawaiian salt as

the dish is brought to the table. Talk

about a cool touch to this hot seller.

“It’s all about the flame,” says gen-

eral manager Don Asam after igniting

a plate of oysters at the Restaurant

Row location. “At night, the flame

shows blue.”

Ruth’s Chris also offers a stellar

selection of seafood starters head-

lined by the Ahi, served seared or

sashimi-style ($8). The freshly cut

fish is prepared with a lightly black-

ened crust or traditionally, and is

accompanied by a tangy mustard

sauce. The Fried Calamari ($7),

Barbequed Shrimp ($7) and

Mushrooms Stuffed With Crab Meat

($7) also provide diners with the ulti-

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Million’s new jun dishM

ost of Million Restaurant’s

patrons are familiar with the

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jun dishes, both of which stand as clas-

sics at the Sheridan Street eatery.

However, the eatery is now turning the

tables with its menu and offering up

something a bit different — oyster jun.

Ultimately delicious in its own right,

oyster connoisseurs will marvel in the

12 pieces of savory oysters delicately

fried in Korean egg batter. Owners

Chang Hyun Park and Angela Park

attest that locals can’t resist this bite-

sized delicacy.

“This is a very popular item that we

sell here,” says Angela, noting that the

majority of customers like to dip each

oyster in a special shoyu vinegar sauce

for additional flavor.

Customers can order the oyster jun a

la carte for $12, or as a complete meal

for $13 with rice, soup and a spread of

banchan, including homemade kim

chee, steamed egg, bean sprouts with

sesame seed oil, taegu and more.

Want to feel the heat? Turn up the

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Where:

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Call:

596.0799

Hours:

Open daily,

11 a.m. to midnight

1 The Oyster Jun ($12) fea-

tures 12 delicious oysters

beautifully wrapped in Korean

egg batter.

2 Million Restaurant manager

Cindy Park (left) and owner

Angela Park showcase the

Oyster Jun meal ($13), com-

plete with banchan and rice.

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order of the day

hen you hear the words“comfort food,” what comesto mind?

If you’re from Hong Kong,you might think of authentic, perfect-ly textured wonton noodles. Born onthe East Coast? Rich, creamy NewEngland clam chowder could be thedish you dream about. And if you’refrom Eastern Europe, your favoritecomfort food might look like a bigbowl of borscht, the traditional beetsoup.

No matter where you’re from, youcan probably find the flavors of yourchildhood at Panya, the restaurant,bakery and catering service ownedby sisters Annie and Alice Yeung.

Chances are they’ll taste even bet-ter than you remember. The Yeungshave worked extensively to cap-ture the traditional essence ofevery dish on their extensivemenu. You won’t find muchfusion cuisine here, and that’sby design; Alice Yeung believesfusion somehow lessens adish’s ability to satisfy. Butthe menu’s cross-culturalappeal, which includesdishes designed forevery age andappetite, oftenhas colorfulresults.

“Sometimes the food on the tablesis so funny, so mixed!” she says. “Thekids are eating spaghetti or burgers,the mom has noodles, the dad hascurry with rice, and the grandpa iseating oxtail stew.”

International flavors seem to comenaturally to the Yeungs, who wereborn in Hong Kong, a city known forits cosmopolitan cuisine. Thoughtheir mother is an excellent cook,their father often beseeched them to

prepare meals for him. They’d spendhours perfecting dishes according tohis exact specifications. Many ofthose dishes are now on the menu atPanya, which also includes flavorsinfluenced by friends all over theglobe.

Alice learned how to make theThai-Style Rib-Eye Salad ($15.95), forexample, from a Thai student. “Wewould go clubbing, and afterwardswe’d have to eat something. Shetaught me how to make the salad.For a couple weeks, I cooked it everyday!”

Even Panya’s catering menu,which includes delights like home-made spicy Shanghai wontons, cur-

ried chicken salad with cranber-ries, spaghetti with clams andtiger prawns, and roast rack oflamb stuffed with garlic androsemary, is diverse and inter-national.

“I tell people, ‘Give me yourbudget and head count, and tellme your kind of style.’ It’s verysimple,” says Annie Yeung. “Wecan serve sit-down meals or buf-fet-style; weddings, anniver-

saries, housewarmings;we can

bring

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DESSERTS THAT POSSESS CROSS-CULTURAL APPEALSTORY BY CAROLINE WRIGHT • PHOTOS BY LAWRENCE TABUDLO

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order of the day

platters to your clients during the holi-

days.” Elegant pupu or dessert platters

may be ordered with just an hour’s

notice; Panya also does pastry and

sandwich platters for office parties.

Everything is house-made at Panya,

including the bread — delicious fluffy

Hokkaido-style loaves — and baked

goods and desserts, consistently

impeccable in conception and execu-

tion.

“All our salad dressings are home-

made, our food has no MSG, and we’re

100 percent zero trans-fat,” confides

Alice proudly. “We use premium, very

expensive rice bran oil from Japan, and

we change it daily.”

Try the Strawberry Shortcake

($3.95), in which each mouthful of

lightly sweetened crème frosting con-

tains a perfectly ripe fresh berry slice;

or the Crème Cheese Buns ($1.75), lit-

tle sugar-dusted pillows stuffed with a

secret treasure of cream cheese; or

even the Vegetarian Curry Donut

($1.75), which could rival the samosas

at the finest Indian restaurant.

Increasingly, report the Yeungs,

Panya’s customers consist of moms

and dads with busy schedules who

don’t want to endure another night of

fast food. “These are people who aren’t

very good at cooking or they have a

family and business to run, so they

order things to take home when they

come in at lunchtime,” Annie says.

Terrific supper entrées include

Coconut Curry Chicken ($13.95),

Oxtail Stew in Red Wine Sauce ($18),

and a traditional Hong Kong favorite,

Baked Pork Chop with Egg Fried Rice &

Tomato Sauce ($16.95).

The Panya Group now has four loca-

tions, including a small bistro in the

Remington College Building on Bishop

Street; a shop that sells salads, sand-

wiches, desserts and birthday cakes at

the Royal Hawaiian in Waikiki; the

Queen Street location, with a kitchen,

bakery and cozy lunchroom; and the

extremely popular Panya Bakery,

Bistro and Bar at Ala Moana Center.

Exotic martinis are available at the

Ala Moana location, which features

great parking and a twice-daily Happy

Hour, Tuesdays through Saturdays

from 3 to 6 p.m., and again from 9 p.m.

to closing, with $5 martinis and pupus.

And on Sundays and Mondays,

Happy Hour at Panya lasts all day long.

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E nter a restaurant at 2 in the after-noon and you expect to find busi-nessmen enjoying a late lunch, par-

ents treating their children to a before-din-ner snack, or surfers fueling up before going in for another set.

But what’s the crowd like at that same restaurant at 2 in themorning? Not too different, according to Wailana Coffee Houseco-owner Kenton Tom.

The popular 24-hour restaurant opened in 1969 on Ala MoanaBoulevard in the very spot the landmark Kapiolani Drive Inn wasstood.

“Wailana’s lineage comes from Kapiolani Drive Inn,” Tomsays. “Kapiolani Drive Inn stood on this very same spot and wasopened 24 hours with car hop service. It was very popular withthe late-night crowd, and that tradition continues today.”

Popular menu items at the casual eatery include BroastedChicken ($10.95), Oxtail Soup ($11.25) and breakfast itemsserved any time of day or night, including the JamboreeBreakfast ($6.35) and Eggs Benedict ($9.85).

“The key is the sauce, made fresh with egg yolks, drawn but-ter, lemon juice and spices,” says Tom of the egg, ham and Englishmuffin treat.

“The Jamboree Breakfast (comes with) all the hotcakes one caneat with two eggs and two strips of bacon,” he adds. “Our pancakebatter is our special recipe made every day. One can change tobanana, macadamia nut, blueberry, coconut, pineapple or even com-bination pancakes for a $1 more.”

And with its close proximity to Waikiki, don’t be surprised if youfind yourself bumping into a famous face or two.

“We have had many celebrities come through the restaurant, frommovie stars to great athletes, people like Wilt Chamberlain andShaquille O’Neal,” Tom confesses. “However, in general we noticethat they like to be treated just like our regular customers and enjoythe local foods and ambiance.”

There’s a saying that contends, “If you’re luckyenough to be Irish, you’re lucky enough!”

For all those who can’t trace their lineage back tothe Isle of Eire, no worries, we get our own saying:“Lucky you live Hawaii!”

And that’s especially true on St. Patrick’s Day,because Wailana Coffee House is supplying a menufilled with Irish-inspired dishes sure to make any lep-rechaun green with envy.

“We enjoy having our Holiday Menus,” saysWailana’s Kenton Tom. “It is a great time to offer newitems at great prices for special occasions.”

Start St. Paddy’s Day right with a breakfast specialfor $9.25. In honor of the traditional Irish stand-by,corned beef, the breakfast is a savory combination offresh corned beef hash, two large eggs cooked anystyle, hash-brown potatoes, toast and coffee.

If that doesn’t satisfy you’re corned-beef craving,why not order the Corned Beef and CabbageKillarney. Heaping slices of moist, tender corned beef

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Wailana Coffee House co-owner Kenton Tom presents a couple of cornedbeef dishes that are sure to be a hit on St. Patrick’s Day. Leah Friel photo

Wailana’s holiday menua big reason to go Irish

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It’s difficult to beat the majestic vistas ofSantorini, Greece, yet guests of GreekMarina in Hawaii Kai enjoy the beautiful

view overlooking the Koko Marina water-front just the same.

Open for lunch and dinner, Greek Marinaoffers authentic and innovative Greek cui-sine in a casual atmosphere. Owner andchef Tarek Guirguis takes pride in many ofthe restaurant’s specialties, includingGyros, Souvlaki, Classic Greek Salad andmuch more.

Dining Out recently stopped by therestaurant to see exactly what diners wereafter. There, one such loyal customer,Corrie Agon, agreed to share her thoughtson Mediterranean-style cuisine.

CCoorrrriiee AAggoonn:: “I was craving Greek food,and this is my favorite Greek restaurant andone of the best on the island. I ordered the

Spanakopita and the Tzatziki — both appe-tizers — for lunch and it was very light andrefreshing. The Tzatziki is my favorite. It’s ayogurt dip seasoned with grated cucumberand mild garlic, and it goes really well withthe pita bread. The Spanakopita has spinachand feta cheese all baked in filo dough.

“The service here is fast and efficient, andthe location is very convenient. You alsocan’t beat the reasonable prices.”

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are draped over caraway-flavoredcabbage wedges on this $12.95 dinnerplate. The meal stays true to its Irishroots with a side serving of boiledpotatoes and carrots, with creamedhorseradish sauce and mustard fordipping.

For something a little lighter, trythe Fillet of Salmon Florentine($13.25). A thick salmon fillet ispoached in a court bouillon beforebeing placed on a spinach bed andcrowned with a house-made hol-landaise sauce.

Or sample the Roast ChickenO’Shannon ($12.50), a well-seasonedchicken half served with Wailana’sfamous homemade macadamia nut

stuffing and dressed in a thick blanketof rich pan gravy.

The dinners are available from 11a.m. to midnight Thursday, March 17,and include “all you can eat” saladbar, corn on the cob and choice ofbaked or mashed potato, french friesor rice. For dessert there’s a festivechocolate-mint cake, and each mealcomes with coffee, tea or soft drink.

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Greek Marina

Customer CorrieAgon preparesto sink her teethinto two GreekMarina appetiz-ers.

Leah Friel photo

With all your local

J a p a n e s e

favorites on the

deli menu (close to 40

items, to be exact), it’s no

wonder Hawaii’s foodies

are flocking to Fukuya Deli

& Catering on South King

Street for a taste of some

of the best okazu items

around.

According to Arrison

Iwahira, Fukuya president

and great-grandson of the

original founders, Jihei

and Tsuya Takayama, the

majority of the restau-

rant’s recipes have been

in the family for genera-

tions.

Specializing in sushi,

mochiko chicken, shoyu

pork, nishime, namasu

and more, the eatery’s

specialty rolls — a simple

meal wrapped in a

scrumptious roll — are

among its top sellers.

“These rolls are some-

thing that we conspired

and it’s really easy for the

kids to eat in the morning

on the way to school,” he

explains. “The kids and

adults love the Hot Dog

Roll ($4.75).”

This irresistible roll fea-

tures furikake, Spam and

hot dog nestled in plain

rice and wrapped in nori.

Barbecue meat fanatics,

on the other hand, can’t

get enough of the Teri

Beef Roll ($4.75), featur-

ing a barbecue meat filling

in place of hot dog. Each

roll is cut into eight bite-

size pieces — great for

people on the go.

For traditionalists who

prefer classic homemade

sushi, Fukuya Deli &

Catering also has just

what you want and need

— be it maki sushi, cone

sushi and everything in

between.

“When it comes to our

traditional maki sushi

($4.75), we use a special

sushi rice with a hint of

vinegar,” says Iwahira. “In

the center of the roll

you’ll find dried shrimp

flakes, tuna, egg, kampyo,

kamaboko and water-

cress. It’s sold at one roll

per container.”

And for the indecisive

diner who wants to sam-

ple a bit of everything

sushi, spoil yourself with

an assorted sushi pack

($4.75) consisting of two

maki sushi, two cucumber

maki, two takuan maki

and two mini cone sushi.

Or how about another

assorted pack complete

with two maki sushi, one

nori tamago (egg), one

furikake musubi, one

shiso musubi, two mini

cone sushi and one ebi

(shrimp flakes) musubi

for the affordable price of

$5.50? Add on vegetable

tempura ($1.25), sweet

potato tempura ($1.25)

and shrimp tempura

($1.50), and it’s just what

you need to settle a rum-

bling stomach.

“The sushi items are all

really popular here, and

on the weekends we make

at least 100 rolls because

many people purchase it

as a snack for after their

kids’ soccer games or

other sporting events,”

Iwahira states. “It’s some-

thing a bit different from

your average Spam

musubi.”

While there, don’t for-

get to inquire within

about Fukuya’s catering

options as well.

lite bites

Fukuya’ss onn aa rolll thesee days

1 Teri Beef Roll ($4.75) and

Hot Dog Roll ($4.75) are

Fukuya specialties.

2 Assorted sushi pack with

maki sushi, nori tamago,

furikake musubi, shiso musubi,

ebi musubi and mini cone sushi

($5.50).

3 A variety of tempura, includ-

ing vegetable, sweet potato

and shrimp.

Leah Friel photos

Fukuya Deli & Catering Where: 2710 S. King St.

Call: 946.2073

Hours: Wednesday through

Sunday, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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A fine steak. A fi ne experience.

tender moments

of bliss.

filet mignon,10 ouncesA prime cut from the tenderloin of beef,

exceptionally textured and uniquely tender.

ethnic faves

JJ’s opaka confit aclassic fusion dish

By Chris Fleck

Fusion-style restaurants have been

increasing in popularity since the

1970s, thanks to their ability to suc-

cessfully blend separate ethnic foods and

cultures onto one plate. These eateries are

particularly popular in locations where

various ethnic groups live closely together,

hence their steady growth in Hawaii.

J2 Asian Fusion is one of the newest

fusion-style restaurants on Oahu, and its

owner and chef, Praseuth “JJ”

Luangkhot, is well-versed in the art of

fine cuisine. His Poached Opaka Confit

dish, for instance, is a classic example of

what happens when you take an exotic

dish and present it in a beautiful manner.

“It looks more like a French dish, but

tastes more Asian,” says Luangkhot.

The Poached Opaka Confit ($12.95) is a

filet of opakapaka delicately poached and

plated with a light butter sauce. The fish is

served over choi sum, topped with green

onions, shiitake, fresh ginger and a light

shoyu sauce. It also is served with a bed of

jasmine rice on the side.

“This dish is more on the light and

healthy side with the way the (opakapa-

ka) is prepared and served,” says

Luangkhot. “It is a blend of a Chinese

sauce with a French technique of cook-

ing, something very interesting and

unique.”

J2 Asian Fusion focuses its menu on

homestyle comfortability and care, while

giving guests a bit of flair and excite-

ment. “I invented this opaka dish

because J2’s is more like a mom and pop-

type of cooking, except we bring it to the

next level with our presentation,”

Luangkhot adds.

The dish is served on both the lunch

and dinner ala carte menus.

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The Poached Opaka

Confit ($12.95) is a

classic example of tak-

ing an exotic dish and

presenting it in a beau-

tiful manner.

Leah Friel photo

J22 Asiann FusionWhere:3441 Waialae Ave.,

Honolulu

Call:626.5368

Hours:• Lunch, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.;

dinner, 5-9 p.m.

Last week, Dining Out ran the wrong phone numbers for Frog House

Restaurant and The Fat Greek. For Frog House, the correct number is

951.9370; for Fat Greek, it’s 941.3444 We regret the errors.

Sorry, wrong numbers

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Bu s t out those bag-pipes and prepareto don your finest

tartan, because it’s almosttime for the 30th annualHawaiian Scottish Festivaland Highland Games, sched-uled to take place April 2 and3 at Kapiolani Park.

To celebrate the return ofthis yearly festival, TheWillows Restaurant is playinghost to two nights of gooddrink, food and fun, Scottish-style.

On Friday, March 25, theHawaiian Scottish Associationand Fujioka Wine Times pres-ent The Grand Scotch Tour2011. Now in its second year,this gathering serves as a

chance for locals to exploreand enjoy nearly 20 acclaimedScotch selections, includingAberfeldy, Dewars, FamousGrouse, Ardbeg, Balvenie, CaolIla, Highland Park, Laphroaig,Macallan, Chivas, Clynelish,Cragganmore, Glenfiddich,Glenlivet, Scapa, Talisker,Signatory, Glenmorangie andSingleton.

“Everybody does wine tast-ings, but we wanted to dosomething a little different,”says Dan Peddie, chieftain ofthe Hawaiian ScottishAssociation.

“It’s not only an opportuni-ty to taste good whisky, butit’s also an opportunity tolearn about whisky,” adds

Bruce McEwan, associationboard member and chieftainof the nonprofit CaledonianSociety of Hawaii, the largestScottish organization inHawaii.

To be a Scotch whisky,McEwan explains, the drinkmust be made in Scotland, beat least 3 years old and havematured in an oak cask.However, every single-maltand every blended Scotchwill taste slightly different,which is why there will bewhisky experts on hand tohelp guide guests through thetasting.

“Whisky sort of goes withthe mood you’re in,” McEwansays. “It’s a drink that can

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The Willows Restaurant Where: 901 Hausten St. Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. daily Call: 952.9200 Online: willowshawaii.com Note: The Grand Scotch Tour and Taste of Scotland Ceilidh serve as major fundraisers for the Hawaiian Scottish Festival and Highland Games.

To find out more, visit scotshawaii.org.

1: The entrance to The Willows, with the chapel to the left. 2: An outdoor double-hulled canoe,where patrons often dine. 3: Bruce McEwan, board member of the Hawaiian ScottishAssociation, with a bottle of Macallan Scotch 4: Fish and Chips 5: Shepherd’s Pie 6: CornedBeef and Salmon Soup 7: Scottish Bangers with onions and bell peppers.

Toasting the Scottish at

The Willows

pick you up if you’re down, help you celebrate ifyou’re up, and just mellow you out if you’reuptight.”

The Willows executive chef Jay Matsukawa alsois pulling out all the stops with a pupu buffetinspired by traditional Scottish fare but with hisown twist. For example, Scottish Bangers tradition-ally are heavy pork sausages served over mash(mashed potatoes and turnips) or colcannon (cab-bage). Matsukawa’s version is a daintier, lighterScottish Banger Hot Dog made from beef andserved atop fresh vegetables and cabbage slaw.

Other delicacies to try are Fish and Chips,Shepherds’ Pie, Corned Beef and Salmon Soup,Petite Scottish Meat Pies and Butterscotch BreadPudding. There also will be unlimited soft drinks,iced tea and coffee provided.

The Grand Scotch Tour takes place from 5 to 8p.m. in the main banquet hall. Cost to attend is$65 pre-paid, $75 at the door, but reservations arehighly recommended by March 23, as space is lim-ited.

“We’re hoping to get anywhere between 100 to200 people at this event,” says McEwan. “It’s real-ly for people who are interested in trying Scotchfor the first time, and also for people who knowand understand Scotch and want to try some fineScotches.”

For those looking for a bigger celebration, waita week for the fifth annual Taste of ScotlandCeilidh.

According to McEwan, a “ceilidh” (pronouncedkay-lee) is a time to come together in celebration,and folks will do just that April 1 as the Hawaiian

Scottish Association takes over the entire proper-ty of The Willows from 5 to 9 p.m. for this officialkick-off party to the next days’ festival and games.

In addition to food and beverage stations nes-tled around The Willow’s lush gardens and pools,there will be live Scottish entertainment fromgroups like the Celtic Pipes and Drums of Hawaiiand Mainland band Mythica and Melissa Cox.

Cost to attend is $25 in advance, $30 at the door,and includes access to unlimited pupus, softdrinks, iced tea, coffee and three drink tickets goodfor beer, wine or 1.5-ounce Scotch tasting.Children’s tickets cost $15 each and include a sep-arate children’s buffet and unlimited soft drinks.

“It’s a true Scottish evening,” McEwan says.“The quality of the food is very good, as well as

the venue,” Peddie adds. “It’s kind of hard to beat.”

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Ingredients:

• 8 ounces fresh ahi

(fresh pink tuna) cut into

an inch-long tube

• 2 sheets nori (roasted

seaweed)

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

• 1/4 cup cornstarch

• 1 whole egg

• 1/2 cup bread crumbs

(panko)

• 1 tablespoon furikake (if

available)

• 1 tablespoon chopped

macadamia nuts

• 2 cups vegetable oil, to

fry fish

Preparation:

• Wrap fresh ahi tube

with nori, put aside.

• To prepare tempura bat-

ter, in a bowl, add flour,

cornstarch and egg with

1/4 cup of cold water. Mix

well until the batter has

no lumps. Make sure bat-

ter is on the thick side.

• In a sheet pan, mix

bread crumbs with

chopped macadamia nuts

and furikake. Set aside.

• Dip fish already

wrapped with nori in the

tempura batter, then

quickly coat evenly with

bread crumbs. Put aside.

• In a wok or deep-fryer,

preheat oil to about 375 F.

Deep-fry fish until color

turns light brown (should-

n’t be more than 2 min-

utes).

• Slice fish 1/4-inch thick.

Fish should still be raw

inside (red-pink color).

Serve with fresh mango

tomato salsa and Thai yel-

low curry sauce.

Ingredientss forr salsa:

• 1 tablespoon ripe

mango, about 1/4-inch

size, diced

• 1 tablespoon tomato,

about 1/4-inch size, diced

• 1/4 tablespoon chopped

onions

• 1/4 tablespoon chopped

Chinese parsley

• 1/4 tablespoon lemon

juice

• dash sugar, salt and

Tabasco sauce, to taste

Preparation:

• To prepare salsa, mix all

ingredients, then set aside

for about 10 minutes so

all flavors can combine.

Ingredientss forr curryy sauce::

• 1/4 teaspoon Thai yel-

low curry paste

• 1/2 cup coconut milk

• 1/2 tablespoon fish

sauce

• dash sugar, to taste

Preparation::

• In a hot pot, add

coconut milk and Thai

yellow curry paste. Bring

to boil then simmer for

about 10 minutes or until

sauce is thicker. Add

sugar and fish sauce.

• Serve as dipping sauce

for Ahi Katsu dish.

recipe

Fresh Ahi Katsu with Thai Yellow Curry Sauce & Fresh Mango Tomato SalsaBy Chef Chai Chaowasaree | Serves 2

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Aaron Fong, OwnerGolden Duck4230 Waialae Ave.1221 S King St.

During the 10 years that our family has owned Golden Duck we never thought about advertising.We are an established restaurant in the community, but we knew we had to be proactive in order to keep our restaurant strong. Since advertising with Dining Out, we had a 40% increase in our

holiday catering …by far the largest sales in 10 years! In addition, we promoted our signature Jai for Chinese New Year in our ads and we DOUBLED

our sales over last year! We recently expanded ourrestaurant to a second location in Kahala and have seen many new customers and steady increases insales. Partnering with Dining Out was definitely the way to go!

“Partnering with Dining Out is the way to go!”

opened in November 2005 atAla Moana Center’s HookipaTerrace.

Expect hefty portionswhen dining here, but alsokeep in mind that skippingout on dessert is absolutelyforbidden when playing bymy rules — especially whenit comes to Romano’s fa-mous Italian Sorbetto. ChefMichael was kind enough toshare some of this irre-sistible goodness with me,and I was more than happyto experience the sweet andsoulful flavors.

“We bring the sorbets infrom La Gelateria, a localcompany, which uses pri-mary local ingredients,”Longworth says. “What’sunique is that we are able toobtain local flavors that areunique to Hawaii.”

I don’t know about you,but after a heavy meal oflasagna or penne rustica,savoring each scoop of sor-bet as it cleanses my palateis complete heaven.

An order of Italian Sor-betto is priced at $6.59 andfeatures six mini scoops ofItalian sorbet with an as-sortment of f lavors tochoose from — be it guava,mango, coconut, Kaao or-ange or dragon fruit.

All are refreshing in theirown right, but my absolutefavorite is coconut sorbet.It’s relatively healthy, minusthe sugar, and made out ofreal coconut without sacri-ficing the creaminess of icecream.

My second-best f lavorpick would have to beguava. Sweet in taste with abit of tartness to bring thesorbet to the next level, I’msure all you foodies wouldagree that these sorbettosare melt-in-your-mouth de-licious.

Chef Longworth servesthis guilt-free dessert in apristine martini glass andtops it off with mint leafand almond biscotti. It ’s

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can be found here at Serg’sMexican Kitchen tuckedaway in the heart of ManoaValley. Chef and owner Ser-gio Arellano runs thisrestaurant, along with asecond location inWaimanalo, with the help ofhis wife and business part-ner, Claudette.

As one of Hawaii’s go-toMexican eateries, Serg’sMexican Kitchen offers upthe best of ever ythingSouth of the Border with abit of island flair evident inhis mahimahi enchiladasand horchata, which is ab-solute perfection.

However, being that icecream is now on the top ofmy list, I had to skip all thissavory good stuff and gostraight for Serg’s BananaTostada ($5.95). This deca-dent dessert is unsur-passed, featuring a sinfullyono deep-fried tortilla filledwith creamy vanil la icecream and caramelized ba-nana topped with whippedcream, a drizzle of choco-late syrup and a sprinkle ofcinnamon and sugar. Thistempting tostada is bigenough to share, but sorry,foodies, this one had myname written all over it andI’m still licking up the verylast remnants of it . Muy,muy, muy bien!

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HanakiShabu Shabu

11:30 am-2:30 pm; 5 pm-10 pm (Closed Tuesdays)

MANOA MARKETPLACE (Tons of FREE Parking) 988-1551

$24.70 per person

GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE3447 Waialae Avenue • 739-0993 • jjfrenchpastry.com

Now Taking Reservations

5” Pyramid$19.95

Now Accepting Reservations • 3441 Waialae Avenue | 626-5368

4-Course Meal$24.70 per person

Serving Soups, Salads, Entrees & More!

Open Daily 11am to 9pm

Private Room Available

I N T R O D U C I N G

“Lovee iss Everywhere”“Lovee iss Everywhere”

Chicken Breast Mul-Naeng-Myun

596-0799Since 1989

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

YAKINIKUMILLION

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

Chicken Breast Bi Bim Naeng-Myun�

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WHERE TO DINE

Symbol KeyBreakfast

Lunch

Dinner

After Midnight

Alcohol served

Online

Catering

Atlantis Seafood & Steak2284 Kalakaua Avenue

922-6868

4 Kings Kitchen2671 S. King St.

951-5464

d.k Steakhouse2552 Kalakaua Ave.,

Waikiki Marriott Beach Hotel

931-6280

La Palme D’orAla Moana Center - Mall Level

Mountain side, next to Shirokiya

941-6161

Napoleon’s BakeryLocated inside of Zippy’s

Willows, The901 Hausten St.

952-9200

AMERICAN

BAKERYFendu Boulangerie2752 Woodlawn Dr.

Manoa Marketplace

988-4310

Tropics Bar & Grill2005 Kalia Road

Hilton Hawaiian Village (Ali‘i Tower)

949-4321

Panya711 Queen St. 597-8880

1111 Bishop St. #4 536-8363

Ala Moana Center 946-6388

Royal Hawaiian Center 791-2969

Camellia Buffet930 McCully St.

951-0511/0611

BUFFET

2 0 | D I N I N G O U T | M A R C H 1 3 - 1 9 , 2 0 1 1

Traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner Special

Courtyard ConcertsCeltic Pipes and Drum Corp

& U.S. Army Homefront Brass

Bud & Budlight Shamrock bottles - $4•

Call for additional details and requirements.

For information call 955-9676 or online at www.halekoa.com

RECEIVE A$6 DISCOUNTon a Second Dinner

OR A$3 DISCOUNTwhen Dining Alone

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

Expires 3/24/11

2850 Paa St. (near Airport and 99 Ranch Market) 833-3728

1345 S. King Street

Corner of S. King St.

& Sheridan St.

Close to Ala Moana

Shpg Cntr & Wal Mart

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

Japanese Home Style Restaurant“Hinone Mizunone”

Please enjoy the KAMADAKIGOHAN

cooked completely by “Ogama”.

Choose from • Fried Oyster • Ebi Fry • Ahi Sashimi • Broiled SalmonDiced Steak • Miso Butterfish • Karaage • Pork Ginger

Sizzling Hamburger Steak • Tempura • Tonkatsu and many more!

Bentos and assorted musubi available daily as well as ala carte specials

Served with rice, miso soup, two side dishes, and pickles.Served with rice, miso soup, two side dishes, and pickles.

OPEN 11 am - 9 pmLunch 11 am - 5 pmDinner 5 pm - 9 pm

Closed Sundays

Dinner Menu2 Choice

Teishoku Combo$16.75- $20.75

Dinner Menu2 Choice

Teishoku Combo$16.75- $20.75

Come hungry. Leave happy.ALA MOANA BLVD. • KUHIO AVEPEARL CITY • KANEOHE • HILO

Ala Moana (Free Parking)

Daily3:00 p.m. to

Closing

Receive one free Kid’sMeal with each dinner

entree’ purchase.Not valid with any other discounts,coupons or specials. Dine-in only.

Maple Garden /Yen King909 Isenberg Street • 941-6641

www.MapleGardenHawaii.com

10% OFF theEntire MenuIncluding buffet.

Get an order of our popular

FriedChickenWings

for just

$499(reg. $9.95)

with a minimum order of

$20.00 or more.

( up to 20 people )

Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine

Open Everyday 10am-10pm / Except Sun & Wed 10am-9pm

9 broths to choose from including Chinese herbal medicine broth and oxbone

broth that you won’t find anywhere else.

FREE BROTH2pm-5pm & 8pm-10pmBroth contains NO MSG

Now serving Shabu Shabu!

2919 Kapiolani Boulevard • Market City Shopping Center

735-8488Offer expires 3/17/11

WHERE TO DINE

CATERERS

Kahai Street Kitchen237 Kalihi Street,

845-0320

A Catered Experience94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd.

677-7744

Koko CafeHale Koa Hotel,

2055 Kalia Road

955-0555

Call for eligibility details.

949-4321

Anytime CafeMarket City Shopping Center

2919 Kapiolani Blvd

735-3888

CAFE

Yakiniku Camellia Buffet2494 S. Beretania St.

944-0449

Makino ChayaAloha Tower Mkt place 585-6360

Westridge Mall 486-5100

Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine590 Farrington Hwy

692-9880

Golden Palace SeafoodRestaurant111 N. King St.521-8268CHINESE

Duck Yun820 W. Hind Dr.

Aina Haina Shopping Center

373-1303 or 373-4632

Golden Duck1221 S. King St. • 597-8088

4230 Waialae Ave., Kahala

737-7188

Chin’s Harbor View Restaurant1 Aloha Tower Drive, #283

538-9881

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Ave.

738-8666

D I N I N G O U T | M A R C H 1 3 - 1 9 , 2 0 1 1 | 2 1

ALA MOANA CENTER

MALL LEVEL, MAUKA

NEXT TO VICTORIA’S SECRET

946-6388

Coconut

Yellow Curry

with Chicken

and

Lychee Martini

Indulgence

Waialae - 734-04043040 Waialae Ave.

(Corner of St. Louis & Waialae)Open Daily 11am-10pm

Waikiki - 941-34441831 Ala Moana Blvd.(Between Ilikai & Kobe)Open Daily 11am-10pm

Ala Moana - 949-2120Ala Moana Food Court

Mall Hours

www.thefatgreek.net

Now 3 Locations

to serveyouTry our Signature Dish….

The Royal Platter – Serves 24 Lamb Chops, 8 Garlic Shrimp, Greek Salad, Greek Fries, Hummus, Pita Bread, Baklava.

Take Out& CateringAvailable

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

JapaneseRestaurant

536-3035

STEAM BUTTER FISHSPRING BREAK SPECIAL

$13.95includes: rice, miso soup, tsukemono & tea

with Black Bean & Soft Tofu

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

$1295

$1250

$1325

$925

Thursday, March 17thComplete Dinners Served

11AM Til Midnight

Corned Beef & Cabbage, Killarney $1295

Roast Chicken O’Shannon $1250

Filet of Salmon Florentine $1325

DINNERS INCLUDE“All you can eat” Salad bar, Corn on the

Cob, Chocolate Mint Cake and more!

St. Patty’s Day Breakfast Special

$925Corned beef hash with two largeeggs, hash brown potatoes, toast

and coffee.

901 Hausten St. • www.willowshawaii.com • 952-9200901 Hausten St. • www.willowshawaii.com • 952-9200

Hawaii’s Original GardenRestaurant Since 1944

the hawaiian scottish association & fujioka wine times

presents

Please call 952-9200 to make your reservations today!

The Grand scotch tour 2011

scotch whisky tasting

Willows Restaurant ~ 5pm to 8pm$65 (pre-paid) $75 (at the door)

*Special price for groups of 5 or more: $60 per person. Applies to pre-paid reservations only.

EXPLORE & ENJOY up to 20 acclaimed SCOTCH whisky selections including:• Aberfeldy• Balvenie• Clynelish

• Dewars• Famous Grouse• Glenfiddich

• Scapa• Talisker• and much more!

Friday, March 25, 2011

WHERE TO DINE

FAMILY DININGAngelo Pietro Honolulu1585 Kapiolani Blvd. #110

941-0555

Seafood VillageHyatt Regency Resort & SpaStreet Level, 2424 Kalakaua Ave, #102

971-1818

On On at McCully1110 McCully St.

946-8833

ON ONat McCully

Maple Garden/Yen King909 Isenberg St.

941-6641

New Liu’s Chop SueyKam Shopping Center

1620 N. School Street, #120

847-1234 / 841-8668

Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square

524-1628

Mandalay (The)1055 Alakea St.

525-8585

Hee Hing Restaurant 449 Kapahulu Ave.

735-5544

Little Villlage Noodle House1113 Smith St.

545-3008

Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant Ala Moana Shopping Center

1450 Ala Moana Blvd.

4th Floor - Ho’okipa Terrace

947-8818

BibasHale Koa Hotel, 2055 Kalia Road

955-0555

Call for eligibility details.

I Love Country Cafe885 Queen St.

4725 Bougainville Dr.

783-7901

Don Ho’s Island GrillAloha Tower Marketplace

528-0807new

No coupon necessary, just come on that day and the offer is good.* Offer cannot be combined with any other coupon or discounts.

MONDAY:Buy One LargeZ14 Get the

2nd One for 50%(Limit 2 per order)

TUESDAY:Buy One Rustica

pizza Get the 2ndOne for $5.00

(Limit 2 per order)

WEDNESDAY:Z MealSm. PizzaSm. Salad

2 Fountain Drinks

$20.95 (20% Savings)

Dine-In Only

Pizzas • Salads • Rusticas • Pastas • SandwichesZPIZZA ~ THE PURE ONE

Price slightly higher at Ala Moana, Pearlridge and Kahului.

BLUEBERRY CLOUD CAKE & YEAST DONUT

Custard filled between fluffy layers of blueberry chiffon cake, frosted with a whipped cream icing and blueberry swirl on top.

TRYOUR

OFTHE

SPRING BREAK SPECIAL

HO HO Chinese Cuisine590 Farrington HwyKapolei Marketplace

692-9880

All You Can EatSeafood DINNER

Buffet

GROUP SPECIALFriday - Saturday - Sunday Dinner Buffet - ONLY

Crap Legs • Shrimp WalnutMany Chinese Dishes

Ice Cream • Much, Much More

10% OFF 15 people or more(max $250 00 Private Party not included. Not to be combined with any other offers)

March 11 - 20

2 2 | D I N I N G O U T | M A R C H 1 3 - 1 9 , 2 0 1 1

Open10:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Happy Hour2:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Ala Moana Shopping Center(above Macy’s)

Innovative Dim Sum Items:� Fish Balls in Curry Sauce� Golden Look Fun Roll� Fresh Orange Juice Balls� Crystal Taro Balls

Dim Sumstarting at $2.95

8000 Square Foot Restaurant 7 VIP Rooms with Video Systems

Perfect for any event!

New Item:Tea Smoked Shrimp

WAIMALU 485-8883

98-1277 Kaahumanu St.(across from Safeway)

www.paesanohawaii.com

MANOA988-5923

2752 Woodlawn Drive

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 (Manapua, NoriSpring Roll, Pork Hash, Half Moon)

• General’s Chicken

• Beef and Broccoli

• Stir-Fried Assorted Vegetable

• Seafood Fried Rice

• 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)

March Special $4.994pc Crispy Spring Rolls

Offer valid on dine-in orders only. Must present coupon.Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons. Exp 3/31/11

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

Mon-Sat 10am-10pm • Sun 10am-8pm

facebook.com/phomylienhawaiifacebook.com/phomylienhawaii

Military w/ID receive 10% OFF

March Special $4.994-pc Crispy Spring Rolls

Parking along left side of Bldg and right side of bldgall stalls except 1-10

*per table - must present coupon. Expires 3/17/11Cannot use on complete set menu items.

Sam Sung Plaza • 655 Keeaumoku Street #108Open from 11 am to 4 am • 949-2890

BYOB

All Day Special (11am - 4am)

All You Can Eat!!!Short Rib, Seasoned Short Rib,

Rib Eye, Seasoned Beef, Brisket,

BBQ Chicken, Tripe, Pork Belly,

Spicy Pork, Tongue,

Also includes Seafood Pancake

& Korean Miso Soup

Adult $19.95Child $16.95

(under 12)

WHERE TO DINEWailana Coffee House1860 Ala Moana Blvd.

955-1764

Zippy’sCall the one nearest you.

Max’s Of Manila94-300 Farrington Hwy

801 Dillingham Blvd.

951-6297

Kit N Kitchen1010 University Avenue

942-7622

Kani Ka Pila Grille2169 Kalia Rd, Outrigger Reef on the Beach

924-4990

Kenny’s Restaurant1620 N. School St.

841-0931

Kenny’s Express Hawaiian BBQ2nd Floor, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center

922-9333

Panya Bistro • Bakery • BarAla Moana Center, Mauka - Mall Level

946-6388

FILIPINOTanaka Saimin888 N. Nimitz Hwy #103

524-2020

IHOPWaikiki - 1850 Ala Moana Blvd • 949-4467

Waikiki - Kuhio & Lewers • 921-2400

Pearl City - Times Sq. SC • 486-4467

Kaneohe - Windward Mall • 235-4467

Hilo - Prince Kuhio Plaza • 959-2600

JJ Bistro & French Pastry3447 Waialae Ave.

739-0993

Restaurant Epic 1131 Nuuanu Ave.

587-7877J2 Asian Fusion3441 Waialae Ave.

626-5368

2 - BBQ Chicken & St. Louis Ribs Combow/ 2 sidesAvailable Mondays-Thursdays only.Dine in only. Must present this coupon.Can not be combined with any otherpromo/discount/specials. Expires 3/31/11.

Savings of $9!AIEA/PEARLRIDGE98-150 Kaonohi St.

487-9911•

WAIKIKI1972 Kalakaua Ave.

942-2121

Parking Availablewww.tonyromas.com

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.

D I N I N G O U T | M A R C H 1 3 - 1 9 , 2 0 1 1 | 2 3

1585 Kapiolani Blvd. #110 | 941.0555 | www.angelopietro.com

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

3-Course Menu $2995

Prime Rib & Shrimp ScampiIncludes Soup or Salad & Ice Cream

Call 922-6868for Reservations & Information

2284 Kalakaua Ave.

Open 7 Days from 11am - 10pm

SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCESUNDAY . . . . . . . . . . Melveen LeedMONDAY . . . . . . . . . Jerry Santos & HulaTUESDAY . . . . . . . . . Robert Cazimero & HulaTHURSDAY . . . . . . . . Sista Robi & Jeff RasmussenSATURDAY . . . . . . . . Danny Couch

Buy onedinner entree,

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

Expires 3/22/11.

FREEE VALETT PARKINGG • www.chefchai.com • Calll 585-0011

BROTHERSS CAZIMEROWednesdayy Feb.16BROTHERS CAZIMEROWednesday March 16

NA PALAPALAIFriday March 18

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 3/31/11.

Credit Card Sale Only(With Coupon)

Hong Kong Dim Sum &Regular Menu Items

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

15% OFF(Charge) • 25% OFF(Cash)

Dim Sum & Reg. Menu Dine In Special!

10% OFF(Charge) •15% OFF(Cash)

15% OFF

Celebrating 10Years!

Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)

10% OFF

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Avenue

738-8666

Must present couponExpires 3/31/11

Excludes set menu; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, Char Siu & other specials.

449 KAPAHULU AVE., STE. 101735-5544

HONG KONG DIM SUM COUPON SPECIAL

20% OFF DIM SUMCoupon required; expires March 20, 2011; dine in only

WWW.HEEHINGHAWAII.COM

HEE HINGSEAFOOD FESTIVAL

March 11 thru March 3120 oz Live Maine Lobster $17.95 (reg. $30) 32 oz Live Dungeness Crab $24.95 (reg. $37) MARCH SEAFOOD MENU FOR TEN

Golden Fried Tofu Stuffed with ShrimpSea Kelp Wintermelon Soup with Seafood or Chicken

Maine Lobster with Ginger and ScallionsChicken with Oyster Sauce

Shoyu Wok Fried Kahuku ShrimpSteamed Fish Fillet with Lemon Shoyu

Orange Peel Spare RibsIsland Ong Choy with Beancurd Chili Sauce

Steamed Rice$239 Table of Ten (Reg $279)

MARCH SEAFOOD DINNER FOR FOURGolden Fried Shrimp Pouches

Sea Kelp Wintermelon Soup with Seafood or ChickenMaine Lobster with Ginger Scallion

Steamed Fish Fillet with Lemon ShoyuPepper Salt Shrimp

Choi Sum with Oyster SauceSteamed Rice

$69 Table of Four (Reg $89)

Hawaii Born, Hawaii BredWe Support Local First!2671A S. King Street

951-KING (5464)Mon-Sat 11am-9pmParking: turn into driveway between Kokua Market & 4 Kings

Chinese Steamed Fresh Island Fishwith lup cheong, shiitake mushrooms,

green onions, carrots & ginger

NOW OPEN!NOW OPEN!Upscale American Bistro Plate Lunch

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

Salmon Gravalox,Corn Beef & Cabbage,

Potato Leek Soup,Smoked Salmon Salad,

Blarney Burgers,Corned Beef Pizza,

Irish Lamb Stew & more!

Thursday, March 17St. Patrick’s Day

Five CourseMARCH BREWER’S

DINNER•Ahi Poke Kabobs

•Lemon Grass Chickenw Sweet Rice Soup

•Seared Pepper Duck Breast Salad•Sam’s Pulehu Trio –Grilled Steak, Prawns

& Jumbo Scallop•Beer Battered

Banana Fritters ala Modeand lots of fun!

$45 per personPaired with Six Brewmaster Dave’s Beers!

Thursday, March 17 • 6:30pm

580 NimitzHighway545-7979

WHERE TO DINE

GREEK

The Fat Greek3040 Waialae Ave.

734-0404

Greek MarinaKoko Marina Shopping Center

7192 Kalanianaole Hwy.

396-8441

INDIAN

Monsoon IndiaDiscovery Bay (across Ilikai)

1778 Ala Moana Blvd., Ste 213

941-5112

ITALIAN

Top of WaikikiWaikiki Business Plaza

2270 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 • 599-3860

Waikiki Beach Walk

440-7910

Sam Choy’s BLC580 N. Nimitz Hwy.

545-7979

Romanos Macaroni GrillAla Moana Center

Hookipa Terrace

356-8300

Bali Steak and SeafoodHilton Hawaiian Village (Rainbow Tower)

2005 Kalia Road

949-4321

FINE DINING

2743 S. King St. • Mon - Sat 9AM-9PM

942-4577FREE Parking in Back

w/any entrée purchase w/ad.EXP. 3/19/11

FREEDessert

VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT

2 4 | D I N I N G O U T | M A R C H 1 3 - 1 9 , 2 0 1 1

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. $8.95each)

Build your own 10” pizza with

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

with any other offer. Expires 3/31/11.

NOW OPEN at900 N. Nimitz Hwy

536-5870

NOW OPEN at900 N. Nimitz Hwy

536-8570

1627 Nuuanu Ave 585-88392955 E. Manoa Rd 988-0212

www.bangkokchefexpress.com

IMMENSELY POPULAR TAKE-OUT PLATE

Mon-Sat 10:30am-9pm; Sun 12n-8pm Call For Take Out

$5.70LUNCH FOR.....

Best

Greek Food

in Town!(Limit 1 per customer. Not combinable with other offers. Equal or lesser value.) Exp. 3/31/11.

396-8441 Koko Marina Shopping Center

Make Someone’sDay Special

Please order one to two weeks in advance. Delivery & custom orders are available.

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

www.lapalmedor-usa.com 941-6161

$228Chicken Salad with Jelly Fish

Imperial Scallop Soup

Peking Duck with Bun

Salt & Pepper Shrimp

Seafood w/Vegetables in Taro Basket

Steamed Fish Fillets w/Ginger Scallion

Black Mushroom with Baby Pak Choy

Steamed Rice, Dessert

1055 Alakea St.525-8585

Special Price for Table of 10

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

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

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

WHERE TO DINE

Sekiya’s Restaurant &Delicatessen2746 Kaimuki Avenue

732-1656

Restaurant SuntoryRoyal Hawaiian

Shpg Cntr 3rd Flr.

922-5511

Sansei Seafood RestaurantWaikiki Beach Marriott Resort

2552 Kalakaua Ave,

931-6286

Makino Chaya1 Aloha Tower Dr. 2nd Flr.

585-6360

98-150 Kaonohi St.

486-5100

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

Kobe Japanese Steak House1841 Ala Moana Blvd.

941-4444

Hinone Mizunone1345 South King St.

942-4848

Kochi1936 South King St.

941-2835

Hifumi Japanese RestaurantChinese Cultural Plaza

536-3035

JAPANESE

Z PizzaWard Centre

Auahi St. Shops

596-0066

151 Hekili St., Kailua

230-8400

Paesano RistoranteWaimalu Plaza

(across Safeway)

98-1277 Kaahumanu St. #119

485-8883

Manoa Marketplace

2752 Woodlawn Dr.

988-5923Hanaki RestaurantManoa Marketplace

2756 Woodlawn Drive

988-1551

G SushiMarket City Shopping Center

2919 Kapiolani Blvd. #23

732-9661

FREE PARKING!2494 S. Beretania St.

LUNCH 10:30am-2:30pm .........$14.95DINNER 2:30pm-10pm.............$21.95

NOW SERVING

SUSHI(dinner only)

NOW SERVING

SUSHI(dinner only)

50 Different Items to Choose From

TAKE-OUTONLY

(Kahala location only)exp. 3/19/11

(Not to be used onDaily Specials)

4230 Waialae Ave., Kahala 1221 S. King St.737-7188 • 737-7288 597-8088

MON-THUR 10AM-10PM/FRI-SUN 10AM-11PM 10:30AM-11PM EVERYDAY

DAILY SPECIALSSUN: Roast Duck & Ginger Chicken on Rice . . $7.50

MON: Minute Chicken Cake Noodle . . . . . . . . . . $7.50

TUE: Roast Duck Wo Mein. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.50

WED: Chicken Oyster Sauce Noodle . . . . . . . . . $7.00

THU: Duck Noodle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.00

FRI: Chicken Mushroom Noodle. . . . . . . . . . . . $7.25

SAT: Chicken Chow Fun (DRY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.00

FREE2 PIECES OF

GAU GEE w/any Daily Special

purchaseexp. 3/19/11

Valid at both locations

Take OutOnly

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor

restaurantsuntory.com922-5511

RESTAURANT

SUNTORY

$1 OFFAny Breadpurchases over $4

Must present coupon • exp. 3/17/11DAILY BREAD SPECIALSTUESDAY Rustic Kalamata Olive Bread

WEDNESDAY Sundried Tomato Cheesebread

THURSDAY Foccacia Derecco

FRIDAY Walnut Raisin

SATURDAY Hamakua Farms Mushroom Bread

SUNDAY Buckwheat Fig

“All Natural no added chemicals”

988-43102752 Woodlawn Dr. • Manoa Marketplace

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

D I N I N G O U T | M A R C H 1 3 - 1 9 , 2 0 1 1 | 2 5

AUTHENTIC KOREAN DISHES

Happy Hour 4-7pmAll American Beers $2.00

Soju - $4.95Appetizers starting at $4.95

Lunch Specials & Platesstarting at $5.99

1604 Kalakaua Ave • 951-9370Mon–Sat: 11 am - 2 am • Sun: 11 am - 10 pm

AUTHENTIC KOREAN DISHES

FREE GYOZA(3 pieces)

with purchase of any regular orders2pm - 6pm

NO MSGADDED!

677-5388 94-050 Farrington Hwy. • Waipahu, HI 96797

ton tonramenF I N E R A M E N H O U S E

BLACK SESAME TAN TAN RAMENHomemade black sesame paste. All natural. Tenderchar siu, half cooked egg & green vegetable. Newstyle in Hawaii, Healthy, less oil & No MSG. (Long-

term consumption of black sesame seedsbeautifies the scalp and hair as well as the skin.)

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).

1936 S . K ing St .Local Japanese Sty le DiningDinner 5 - Midnight • Late Pupus 10 - 2am

941-2835

GROUP PARTIES WELCOME!

801 Dillingham (next to Costco)

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

951-MAXS (6297)Since 1945

“Cuisine of the Philippines”

www.maxsofmanila.com

Dinner Daily from 4:30pm949 Kapahulu Avenue

(corner of Kapahulu and Kaimuki Ave.)

732-7666F R E S H � S I M P L E � A F F O R D A B L E � B Y O B

Thiss couponn cannott bee combinedd withh otherr offers.. Expiress 3/21/11

10% DISCOUNT

Between 4:30 - 6:30pm

with this coupon

MON-THUR:9am - 9pmFRIDAY:9am - 11pmSATURDAY:7am - 11pmSUNDAY:7am - 9pm

524-2020NEW

Steamed Basa Fish$12.95

WHERE TO DINE

The Pyramid Restaurant758 Kapahulu Avenue737-2900

MEDITERRANEAN

Yakiniku Million626 Sheridan St.

596-0799Orine Sarang Chae905-A Keeaumoku St.

955-0646

Richo3008 Waialae Ave.

734-2222

Ton Ton Ramen 95-050 Farrington Hwy, Waipahu

677-5388

Sushi San1411 Kapiolani Blvd, Suite 1

944-0670

Tanaka of TokyoEast, in King’s Village,

922-4233

Central, in Waikiki Shopping Plaza,

922-4702

West in Ala Moana Cntr-Hookipa Terrace

945-3443

Sushi Ichiban3579 Waialae Ave.

737-8820

Sushi Company 1111 McCully Street

947-5411

Sumo Ramen Kaneohe 234-6868

Kapolei 693-8808

Market City 737-1868

Kamehameha Shp Cntr 848-8186

Pearl Highlands Cntr 456-80802

99 Ranch Mapunapuna 833-3139

Sikdorak Korean RestaurantSam Sung Plaza

655 Keeaumoku St., #108

949-2890

KOREANFrog House Restaurant1604 Kalakaua Ave.

951-9370

841-0931Kam Shopping Center

Open 6am Daily

CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK’S DAYavailable today thru March 20, 2011

$15.99Corned Beef-n-Cabbageserved with carrots and your choice of potatoes or rice

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Chinese New YearChinese Chicken Salad • Scallop Soup

• Peking Duck with Buns • Oyster SauceAbalone with Vegetables • Steamed Sea Bass

with Ginger Onions • Honey Walnut Shrimp • Chicken Cake Noodle • Steamed Rice

$159$159Special Menu

for10

111 N. King St. near Maunakea7am -10pm

521-8268

ALL DIM SUM$1.897AM-2PM

Party Roomsfor up to 450

FREE JAIwith purchase of

Special Menu(Monk’s Food)

No credit cardsaccepted for special menu

Ample Parking Available in Basement off Pumehana St., 1960 Kapiolani Blvd #116., Hon. HI 96826Mon-Sun 11am - 2pm; 5pm - 11pm / Open till midnight on Friday & Saturday • www.mccullysc.com941-1115

* With ad; not to be combined with any other offer. Expires 3/31/11.

Buy 1, Get 1

BROTH FREE*10 Different Broths to choose from (Miso, Chicken, Beef, Kim Chi, Tofu,

Thai, Vegetarian, Seafood, Mushroom & our Hawaiian Speciality)

Tofu BrothOur signature chicken brothwith the addition of nutritious silken tofu and garnished with

fresh spring onion. $8.99Gift

Certificates

Available

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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Celebrate Your BirthdayWith us and

WHERE TO DINE

Pho My Lien98-150 Kaonohi St.

488-4900

Pho Kitchen2919 Kapiolani Blvd.

735-8488

VIETNAMESE

Souvaly Thai Cuisine803 Kam Hwy.

455-5888

Bangkok Chef1627 Nuuanu Ave.

585-8839

2955 E. Manoa Rd.,

988-0212

900 N. Nimitz Hwy.,

536-8570

THAI

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

The Ocean House Restaurant2169 Kalia Rd., Outrigger Reef Hotel

923-2277

Serg’s Mexican Kitchen2740 East Manoa Rd

988-8118 3660 on the Rise 3660 Waialae Ave.

737-1177

PACIFIC RIM

Fukuya Delicatessen & Catering2710 S. King St.

946-2073

OKAZUYA SHABU SHABU

Saigon House2743 S. King St.

942-4577

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

MEXICAN

Wahoo’s Fish Taco940 Auahi St. #140591-1646

41-865 Kalaniaole Hwy (Waimanalo)

259-7374

Must present coupon.Expires 3/17/11.

Offer not valid in combinationwith other specials.Beverages excluded.

NOW SERVINGRAMEN

Monday-Sunday 10am–10pm

Also Available Curry & Steak

3579 Waialae Avenue737-8820

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tableside

@@tablesideAbove: Waiter Sam Cheung holdsa large bowl containing Hanaki’s

clear broth with a light onion flavor($5 per bowl). Inset: Chicken

Donburi-Tender with cabbage,onions and egg ($11.95); and

Bento to Go plates ($5.50 for onechoice/$7 for two choices/$8.50

for three choices)

1 | Jane and Roy Katahira, with Chase

and Jennifer Miyashiro, and daughter

Kaitlin 2 | An Ly and Lianne Misaki

3 | Matt Ogoshi and Heather Kato,

with Wyatt and Brent Hayashida

4 | Nobu Iinuma 5 | Yuki Lin, with

Kelsey and Ruthann Yamanaka

6 | Ron, Elsie and Kenji Nakano

Hanaki Restaurant

Once a popular destination for those crav-ing all-you-can-eat buffet-style meals,Hanaki Restaurant has since gone shabu

shabu — much to the delight of its customers.From the light seaweed-based Konbu udon soupto the beef-based special Spicy recipe, Hanakihas a variety of soup bases and dipping saucesto choose from when making your hot pot. Lo-cated at Manoa Marketplace, Hanaki is openevery day but Tuesday. Call 988.1551.

Lawrence Tabudlo photos

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