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Chris Mitchell,

Makino Chaya’s

general manager

of operations

No longer just a buffet-only restaurant, Makino Chaya prepares tore-introduce its menu of made-to-order items today following afour-year absence. See page 4 | Nathalie Walker photo

Sushi Ichiban rolls out its latest culinary creations | 12There’s something for everyone at Panya Bistro | 16

ALSO:Marvelous monchong,

ahi dishes at Ocean House | 8

ALSO:Marvelous monchong,

ahi dishes at Ocean House | 8

Returnof theMenu

There’s no better way to start theday than with marvelous stacks ofFrench toast before you. And loyal

readers, this luxurious breakfast creationis yet another one of my many guiltypleasures. It’s just ridiculously good —stealing my heart with each and everybite!Contrary to popular belief, French

toast was not created in France, butrather Spain, with a recipe dating back tomedieval times. Even back then, they

knew French toastwas worthy enoughto be categorized asthe “most importantmeal of the day.”Gaga for this

crazy carb creation,it was my missionthis week to feaston some of the best

“Ono, You Know” French toast around.Now that I’m stuffed and blissfully satis-fied, I can tell you that the followingestablishments get two “yums” up in mybook!

The VerandaI was treated to an elegant and refined

dining experience on The Veranda at theMoana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa,as nothing could be more delightful thanawakening my senses while amid the ele-gance of classic Victorian architecture,shaded under the canopy of a historicbanyan tree, while taking in the melodicsounds of live music and the crashing ofthe waves along the Waikiki shoreline.Craving the deliciously rich flavors of

French toast, I knew my day was off to the

perfect start when executive sous chefRichard Lancaster of the Moana Surfriderpresented me with the Tahitian VanillaHawaiian Bread French Toast ($16) withwarm maple syrup and whipped honey-rum butter.“Our rendition of the French toast is

special in that when it comes to the eggmixture we also include nutmeg, cinna-mon and Tahitian bean vanilla, in addi-tion to a touch of sugar and salt whichbrings out the flavors,” says Lancaster,adding that this favored item is availableon the a la carte breakfast menu dailyfrom 6 to 10:30 a.m. Lancaster’s Frenchtoast is incomparable by many standardsand when topped with a symphony ofberries, including raspberries, blueber-ries and blackberries — it’s quite entranc-ing to say the least. Don’t forget to pairyour French toast with some of TheVeranda’s famous teas; after all, tea timeis a time-honored tradition here at theMoana.

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Above: The author enjoys a lovely day in Hawaiinei with an exquisite plate of Tahitian VanillaHawaiian Bread French Toast ($16) from TheVeranda at the Moana Surfrider, A WestinResort & Spa.

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EDITORAlana Folen

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Makino Chaya is an island favorite when it comes to buffet-style eating.

After opening nearly a decade ago, it hasbecome the place to enjoy mountains of crabs legs,grilled salmon, lobster tails, calamari steak, all styles ofshrimp, sushi and any other deep-sea creature you candream up, all for an incredibly affordable price.

But, as Bob Dylan once sang, times are a-changing.Now, in addition to all the items folks expect to find

in the buffet line, Makino Chaya will be offering evenmore food with the re-introduction of a pre-set menu.

“We’re going back to our roots,” says Jo Makino,president of operations. “In the past, we used to havea menu along with the buffet, and everything was all-you-can-eat. Everyone really liked (the menu) — that’swhat distinguished us from the regular buffets — andpeople always ask about it, and I think it’s time to bringit back.”

With the menu’s return to the dining room alsocomes the arrival of new items like Puri Puri Shrimp,Saba Shio Yaki, Sake Shio Yaki, Iddako Karage and KuroButa Sausage. Past buffet favorites like Miso Butterfish,Pork Katsu and Half-Shell Oysters also will be making amuch-anticipated comeback.

“It’s pretty much all-you-can-eat everything,” Makinoexclaims. “It’s going to befood galore!”

In addition, some itemscurrently found in the buffetline will be shifted onto themenu, like the tempura.

“The tempura wenormally put on thebuffet right now, but

we’re going to do that to-order so that way it comes outnice and hot, nice and crispy,” explains Makino of theswitch.

“All the stuff on the menu is cooked to order,” he adds,“so everything comes out fresh, hot, crispy — you name it.”

Cold items also will be made-to-order from the sushibar: Maguro, Hokki Gai, Ebi, Tamago, Unagi, Soy BeanRoll, Ikura, Soft Shell Crab Roll, Sashimi Mori and more.

“We have all the udons and sobas, we even have curry,too,” Makino adds. “And we’re going to do a monthly spe-cial every month starting in May.”

Dishes being considered as future features include KingCrab, Live Abalone and Dungeness Crab with Black Beanand Garlic.

“I think we’re going to change the menu quite often,”Makino says. “It just depends how our customers like itand what’s in season.”

And the best part is, customersdon’t have to choose which way theywant to dine. For the regular buffet

price ($13.98, lunch, weekdays;$16.98, lunch, weekends; $28.98,

dinner, weekdays; and $29.98, din-ner, weekends), people can eat totheir hearts’ content from boththe buffet line and the new menu.

“People can order off themenu and they can also

pick from the buffet.It gives people anoption,” Makinoexplains. “It’s bet-ter, I think; it’s awhole different‘buffet.’”

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MAKINOCHAYA

1 Makino Chaya employees Kacie Gushiken andDevin Yamada with Makino Chaya’s new menus. 2Oysters with cheese and bacon are making a come-

back at the eatery. 3 Puripuri Tempura is a new itemto hit the menu. 4 Agedashi Tofu. 5 and 6 Sobaand Baby Tako Karaage are other favorites at Makino

Chaya. 7 Teppan chef Long Nguyen cooks up somedelicious cuisine for hungry customers.

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Where: Westridge Shopping

Center, 98-150 Kaonohi St.

#2169

Hours: Open for lunch 11:45

a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday-

Friday, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Saturday-SundayOpen for dinner 5:45-9 p.m.

Monday-Thursday, 5:30-9

p.m. Friday-Sunday

Call: 486.5100

Notes: Even more changes

are in store for Makino

Chaya. The 10-year-old

restaurant will be undergoing

a few renovations in the

coming months, beginning

with an upgrade of the entire

air-conditioning system and

a new coat of paint on the

walls. Additional upgrades

also are being discussed, so

stay tuned.

Also Available Curry & SteakMonday-Sunday 10am–10pm

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a celebration ofspring flavors.

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Seafood Village ChineseCuisine, a familiar fix-ture in the Hyatt

Regency Waikiki Resortand Spa for more than15 years, is a quite pop-ular dining spot, but, assomeone who choosesnot to eat meat, its namemay put you off. After all,you’d much rather go snor-keling or visit the aquarium toenjoy your favorite fish. But savvy veggie lovers know that sometimes

you have to dive beneath the surface of a restau-rant’s name to discover its hidden treasures.

Executive chefSonny So enjoysusing his culinaryskills to please anypalate, and here heshares a couple ofhis favorite vegetari-an dishes withDining Out readers.Ong Choy in Chili

Sauce ($12.95) pret-ty much speaks foritself. Fresh, greenong choy (all the“choys,” by the way,

are quite nutritious) is the star here, with just theright touch of chili pepper and ginger to spice itup, enhancing its natural flavor. The chef also recommends Shanghai Bok Choy

and Black Mushrooms in Black Bean Sauce($16.95). The texture of the large, hearty mush-rooms perfectly complements the tasty greens,and the black bean sauce — which Chef So cleverlysubstitutes for the traditional oyster sauce — addsa protein-rich punch to further accommodate hisvegetarian guests.So whether or not you consider the creatures of

the sea “seafood,” you and your appetite will getalong swimmingly with Seafood Village ChineseCuisine.

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Hours: Open daily, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. for lunch,5-10 p.m. for dinner

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Honolulu Design Center • On Kapiolani between Pensacola & Piikoi St. • 1250 Kapiolani Blvd. • t: 956-1250

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Celebrate Stage Restaurant’s 4th Birthday Party with our special “2 for 1 Dinner” offer. Whether you’re a long time fan of Stage or a 1st timer… 1/2 your Dinner tab is on us! *Stage’s successful 4 years has captured high praise and honors such as the Ilima Awards and Hale Aina Best Awards. Stage has refined its Contemporary Asian American menu for 2011 while maintaining our high standard for dining service, impressive wine cellar and stellar customer satisfaction. So join the party and experience Stage’s Award Winning dining performances today.

Reservations required, please call 808.237.5429This event has SOLD OUT 3yrs in a row. Special early 5pm dinner seating

2 for 1 Dinner celebration ends Saturday Apr. 23 Closed Sunday, April 17Dine-In only. Offer is good for food only. May not be combined with other offers. All other Stage weeklyspecials are not available during this promotionCall 808.237.5429for reservations and details.

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Events and Banquets

When you think of event spaces on Oahu, youmight envision hotels, business conference rooms,

select restaurants…butwhat about the Honolulu

Design Center?! Thisarchitectural beauty is

home to 3 unique eventspaces on. The CupolaTheatre, a state of theart venue, transforms

into a business lectureroom, seated dinner space, movie theatre,

wedding reception hall and much more. For asmall networking event, singles night, birthday

party or bachelor/bacheloretteparty, The Ice Baron the 2nd Floor of HDC is just the place. Andfinally, the outdoor Sunset Terrace is one of

Oahu’s most urban and hip space overlooking thehustle and bustle of the city. Perfect to

host an ultra private event with a NYC feel. Book events at

Honolulu Design Center by emailinginfo@honoluludesigncenter.com or call

Leena Haija directly at 808.237.5480

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Escape to a world ofcomfort and relax-ation at Ocean

House, conveniently locat-ed beachfront in theOutrigger Reef Hotel,where guests have everyopportunity to spoil them-selves silly with impecca-ble cuisine and breathtak-ing oceanfront views ofWaikiki and DiamondHead.Operations manager

David Nagaishi says OceanHouse takes pride in itsfruit de mer, among manyother culinary master-pieces, including itshearty portions of SlowRoasted Prime Rib Au Justhat is both tender andjuicy. However, it’s the FireRoasted Monchong($29.50), Arugula Salad($8.50) and Sizzling AhiCarpaccio ($14.50) thatNagaishi couldn’t help butrave about.“The Fire Roasted

Monchong is a Hawaiianbig-scaled Pomfret with abeautiful flavor grilledwith a Yuzu, oyster creamsauce, ginger, cilantro andserved over jasmine rice,”Nagaishi says, “It’s reallytasty and it’s a unique fish.You won’t find monchongon too many menus.”Lighter in fare, but full of

flavor, the Fire RoastedMonchong pairs perfectlywith the Sizzling AhiCarpaccio, an appetizerfeaturing melt-in-your-mouth sashimi-style ahiserved on a bed of radishsprouts, Maui onions andgreen onions. The dish issprinkled with a blend ofHawaiian salt and toga-rashi, laced with a sizzlingsesame and peanut oil,with a touch of shoyu.“This is an extremely

popular appetizer that ourguests can’t seem to getenough of,” he says.The Arugula Salad is a

refreshing blend ofWaimanalo baby arugulatossed in a citrus vinai-grette served overcaramelized pears and fin-ished with candied wal-nuts and shaved ReggianoParmesan cheese.

Catering Hotline 783-7901

Oven Fresh Roast Pork, Char Siu, Roast Duck, Roast Chicken

Fresh Made Dim Sum, Manapua, Pastries

Ala Moana Shopping Center Makai Market

Windward Mall Food Courtwww.chinatownexpress-hawaii.com

With coupon; one offer percoupon. CASH SALES ONLY.While supplies last. Not validwith any other promotion or

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841-0931Kam Shopping Center

Open 6am Daily

at Kenny’sBreakfast Specials

(served until 1pm)Seafood Benedict $13.99Prime Rib & Eggs $15.99Baked Country Ham & Eggs $13.99

Complete Dinner Specials (served after 10am)

Shrimp Scampi $19.99Prime Rib & Shrimp Scampi $26.99Prime Rib Au Jus

Regular Cut $22.99Kenny’s Cut $26.99

We can CATER your EASTER PARTIES Call for details!

Starter: Soup of the day, Ceasar or Tossed Green Salad

Dessert: Choice of Jello, Ice Cream, Pudding, Pumpkin, Custard,Lemon Meringue, Boston Crème or Apple pie.

Beverage: Choice of soda, iced tea, Lion’s coffee or premium hot tea

All dinner entrees served with hot vegetables and choice ofrice (fried rice 60¢ extra), mashed potato, or french fries.

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A marvelous dishfor monchong lovers

Ocean HouseWhere: OutriggerReef Hotel2169 Kalia Road

Call: 923.2277

Hours: Breakfastserved daily from 7 to11 a.m. Dinner serveddaily from 5 to 10 p.m.

1 Ahi Carpaccio ($14.50)2 Fire Roasted Monchong($29.50) 3 David Nagaishi,operations manager.4 Arugula Salad with citrusvinaigrette served overcarmelized pears with candiedwalnuts and Parmesan shav-ings ($8.50)

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Liu puts stamp on perfect pork chops

Owned and operated by Henry Liu,New Liu’s Chop Suey remains astaple when it comes to top-

notch Cantonese-style cuisine inKalihi. Located in KamehamehaShopping Center on North SchoolStreet, the Chinese restaurant pres-ents customers with appealing fami-ly-style entrees in a casual atmos-phere.“I opened the restaurant

in 2002 and customerslove the food here, espe-cially my Salt and PepperPork Chop on Rice($4.75, $7.95 fullorder),” Liu says. “Iwas taught this recipeby one of my mentors,but I’ve added my owntwist to it, and it hasbecome one of our signaturedishes.”The pork chops are marinat-

ed with a slew of ingredients,including Chinese fivespice, garlic, pepper andsalt, then fried to perfec-tion and lastly, garnishedwith red chili pepper,

Chinese parsley, slivers of garlic and adash of white wine.

“Once you smell the aroma of thepork chops, I promise you you’llbecome very hungry,” says Liuwith a smile. “We also have morethan 30 popular dishes that weserve day and night for less than$5, and everything is made to order.”Liu also recommends that diningenthusiasts try his MinuteChicken Cake Noodle ($4.75)and Stuffed Eggplant on Rice($4.75), made from aForbidden City recipe.

“We’ve been very busy. Thelocation is perfect,

our prices arer e a s o n a b l eand people

can book par-ties here as well,” Liuexplains. “We alsodo catering and filla lot of take-outorders. About 85percent of ourbusiness can be

credited to take-outorders.”

left Owner Henry Liu ravesabout New Liu’s Chop Suey’sSalt and Pepper Pork Chopwith Rice ($4.75) and MinuteChicken Cake Noodle ($4.75).2 Salt and Pepper Pork Chopon Rice ($4.75/$7.95) is gar-nished with red chili pepper,Chinese parsley and garlic.

Leah Friel photos

New Liu’sChop Suey Where:KamehamehaShopping Center, 1620 N. School St.

Call:841.8668

Hours:Open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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98-150 Kaonohi St. • Tel: 486-5100

With Family and GroupLUNCH & DINNER

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actual birthday, ID required. Not combinable with other discounts. Discounts off regular adult price.

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Local Japanese fare meetscontemporary elegance atKochi Restaurant &Lounge, the ever-bustlingeatery that caters to just

about everyone.Dining Out recently sat down with general man-

ager Reid Mochizuki, who was eager to share howKochi keeps bringing customers back time andtime again.

DO: Kochi Restaurant & Lounge has proven tobe a popular hotspot among locals craving tastygrinds. Tell us more about the restaurant’s philos-ophy.Mochizuki: Kochi opened a little more than

three years ago and we brand ourselves as alocal-style Japanese restaurant. Many of the dish-es are quite reflective of our customer base and

incorporate many local flavors.

DO:What exactly brings out the local flavors inyour food? Also, what are some of your most-requested dishes?Mochizuki: We use a lot of ingredients like

fresh ahi, fresh salmon and fresh tako, forinstance. There are many things here that localswho dine here will be very familiar with. We havethe Shrimp Tempura Roll with Spicy Tuna($13.95). It’s dressed with a Kabayaki sauce(sweet, soy-based sauce), that doesn’t over-whelm the dish — it has a really nice, clean flavor.And the spicy tuna itself is a creation of our sushichef Aaron Kumura. It has a nice kick to it and isa bit spicier than your average spicy tuna.The Take Nigiri Set ($27.95) is a 10-piece assort-

ment of fresh Nigiri sushi with hamachi salmon,New Zealand snapper, eel, scallop, squid andmore.Customers also can’t miss out on one of our

signature dishes, the Kurobuta Kakuni ($18.95),the highest quality braised pork in a shoyu-gingerstock served with a hatcho miso reduction. Themeat is fork-tender, and we work really hard onthat dish. I also recommend our Spicy GarlicFurikake Chicken ($7.95, $11.95 family style). Thisdish features tasty boneless chicken filets servedwith garlic aioli and furikake.The Blackened Ahi ($18.95) is another favorite.

The fresh ahi is flavored with a shichimi(Japanese red pepper) cream sauce and akabayaki drizzle.

DO: Who’s the mastermind behind allthese wonderful creations?Mochizuki: Kochi’s senior partner Lee

Takara is ultimately responsible for menudevelopment. We have more than 100 itemson the menu, so there’s pretty muchsomething for everyone.

DO: Readers will be pleased to know that noMSG is added to Kochi’s cuisine. Many turn toyou folks when it comes to celebrating specialevents as well as casual dinners with the family,correct?Mochizuki: Yes, the restaurant is very accom-

modating to large groups. We can seat parties of20 to 30 people for regular dinner service, and theweekends are when we cater to a lot of parties.

DO: Kochi also offers a special birthday promo-tion and a special deal for the keiki. What is thatabout?Mochizuki: If you show your ID within five days

of your birthday, you receive a free entree whenaccompanied by at least two paying adults. OnMondays and Tuesdays, kids eat free with at leastone paying adult. Our kid’s menu offers a choiceof chicken katsu, hamburger steak, teriyaki chick-en, breaded mahimahi or teri beef for $4.95. Allplates off the kids’ menu also come with a softdrink and ice cream.

DO: All entrees are served a la carte here, butthere are dinner combination sets available aswell?Mochizuki: Yes. Everything here is served fami-

ly-style, but we do have two-choice ($18.95) andthree-choice ($22.95) sets that come with greensalad, miso soup, rice and ice cream. Diners canselect from a wide range of entrees, such asshrimp tempura, ahi poke, teriyaki

chicken, shoyu garlic ahi,New York steak, sashimi,chicken katsu, misoyakisalmon and teri beef.Also, we do have anearly bird special, so

between 5and 6:30p.m.,

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Kochi Restaurant & Lounge

Where: 1936 South King St.

Call: 941.2835

Hours: Sunday through Thursday

from 5 p.m. to midnight, and Friday

and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Happy Hour, daily from 5 to 7 p.m.

Check for happy hour specials.

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A Restaurant for Every Occasion

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Kenny’s Restaurant hasbeen a landmark inHawaii for the past 45

years, specializing in manykamaaina favorites. Today,the Kalihi eatery continuesto feed diners with deliciousdishes prepared by chefErnesto Yeban.Dining Out recently paid a

visit to Kenny’s Restaurant,where we caught up withhusband and wife Philip andBetty Ho, who were enjoyinga casual breakfast together.

Philip Ho: “I ordered the Polish

Sausage with Scrambled Eggs($7.89) and a side of spinach.

Betty ordered the GomokuWon Ton Min ($8.29). “Wecome to Kenny’s about threetimes a week for breakfast.We especially like the atmos-phere and the fact that they’rediabetic-friendly. I’m diabeticand they have a lot of foodsthat I can eat.”

Kenny’sRestaurant Where:1620 N. School St.

Call:841.0931

Hours:Sunday throughThursday from 6 a.m.to 10 p.m., and Fridayand Saturday from 6a.m. to 11 p.m.

any of our a la carte dishescome with a free rice andmiso soup set.

DO: You say the bestway to enjoy the food hereis to order family-style —that way you get to samplea little bit of everything,right?

Mochizuki: Yes. Oursteaks are already pre-cutfor you, as well as our porkchops, so everything canbe easily passed around.And our entire menu isavailable throughout theentire restaurant, whetheryou choose to eat in thedining room, lounge orbar. Our regulars who fre-quent the lounge also will

bring their friends andfamily to have dinner orcelebrate special occa-sions in our dining room.And vice versa, some peo-ple don’t know we have alounge, when people findout they can receive thesame food served in thedining room while relaxingin the lounge with a beer— they love that.

DO: What is offered atthe bar that draws in thecrowds on a regular basis?

Mochizuki: We have a

good selection of Japaneseand domestic beers, sake,wine and cocktails. It’s apretty extensive list.

DO: What do you thinkmakes Kochi so appealingto diners?

Mochizuki: I think it’show we respond to ourlocal community. We wel-come our guests to come inwith their shorts or slip-pers; it’s basically a restau-rant for every occasion.Our menu has changedover time in response to

our customers who havemade suggestions. Itmakes a differencebecause such a largepercentage of our cus-tomers are repeat cus-tomers, so we really getto know them and inturn they give us posi-tive feedback.

Kenny’s Restaurantwhere we’re eating at...

1 Exquisite presentation is key at Kochi. 2 Kochi general manager Reid Mochizuki andserver Desiree Ouchi show off a couple of local favorites to repeat customers. 3 SpicyGarlic Furikake Chicken ($7.95/$11.95 family style) 4 Kurobuta Kakuni ($18.95)5 Blackened Ahi ($18.95) 6 Ten-piece Take Nigiri Set ($27.95) 7 Japanese and domes-tic beers, sake, wine and cocktails are offered nightly at Kochi’s bar.

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Ichiban still rolling alongSushi IchibanWhere:3579 Waialae Ave.

Call:737.8820

Hours:Open daily, from10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.and 5 to 10 p.m.

The No. 1 and OnlyHere are three delicious reasons why Sushi

Ichiban continues to live up to its name as a pre-mier sushi restaurant in Hawaii:

�1. Chef’s Choice Sashimi Plate ($35)This special plate features more than 20 differ-

ent pieces of sashimi, with the selection of fishchanging daily, ranging from maguro, to salmon,shiromi, aji and more.

�2. Chef’s Special Maguro Tempura —Teishoku ($8.95 lunch, $14.95 dinner)According to Kusaka, the maguro tempura is

made up of tuna and is very meaty. “It’s serveddaily depending on availability,” he says, addingthat the teishoku plate is served with miso soup,rice, salad with house dressing, choice of sashimior California roll, tsukemono and ice cream (din-ner only).

�3. Oxtail Soup with Ramen or Rice($12.95)Featuring tender oxtail, mushroom and mixed

vegetables of cabbage, green onion and Chineseparsley soaked in a flavorful broth. Served with aginger sauce on the side.

Sushi Ichiban hasbeen turning headsand welcoming

appetites since it openedits doors last June onWaialae Avenue.As one of Hawaii’s pre-

mier restaurants andsushi bars open for lunchand dinner, Sushi Ichibanpresents diners with tan-talizingly fresh Japanesecuisine at an affordableprice.You name it, Sushi

Ichiban has got it — fromsushi to teishoku combos,ramen, udon, soba, sashi-mi and more. Sushi chef Marc Kusaka

recently joined the team,having previously workedas a sushi chef forMorimoto Waikiki.“I like being able to be

creative and wow peoplewith my creations,”Kusaka says. “I’ve beenmaking sushi for morethan seven years, and

presentation is veryimportant to me. You onlyget one chance to make afirst impression.”Kusaka has been

impressing sushi connois-seurs with a few favorites,including the Chef’sChoice Sashimi Plate andthe Chef’s Special MaguroTempura. The restaurantalso serves up a slew oflocal specialties, includingOxtail Soup with Ramen orRice.

1 Chef’s Choice Sashimi Plate ($35)features more than 20 pieces of sea-worthy delights, including maguro,salmon and shiromi. 2 Chef’s SpecialMaguro Tempura ($14.95) 3 Sushichef Marc Kusaka puts the finishingtouches on a Chef’s Sashimi Plate. 4Oxtail Ramen ($12.95) can be servedwith noodles or rice.

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By Chris Fleck

Although widelyknown as the birth-place of democracy

and the Olympic Games,Greece also is recognizedfor its scrumptious lambdishes — from small sou-vlaki (skewered kebabs) tospit-roasted whole lamb.The abundance of lamb

in the European country isjust one reason why thedish is so common there,says Greek Marina co-owner Tarek Guirguis.“It is a traditional meat

in Greece,” he says. “Ittastes a bit different, butwe grow up eating it. InGreece, we love lamb.”

One of the most authenticways to serve lamb is as sou-vlaki. Called kandaulos inancient Greece, souvlaki wasoriginally served along withother meat and pita bread.More recently, however, sou-vlaki began to be sold moreconveniently by street ven-dors on a stick or wrappedin pita bread. Today, souvlaki — which

can be prepared with a vari-ety of meats — is a staple innearly all Greek restaurants,including Greek Marina inHawaii Kai. Served for lunch and din-

ner, Lamb Souvlaki($13.95/15.95) comes withchicken, beef, shrimp or incombination.

“I started making my sou-vlaki dishes about 22 yearsago. You cannot open aGreek restaurant withoutsouvlaki. People come in andexpect to see it on themenu,” Guriguis says.At Greek Marina, the lamb

is cubed and then marinatedin salt, pepper, garlic, oliveoil, cumin, red pepper and avariety of other Greek spices.The meat is then skeweredand barbecued. After barbe-cuing, the tender lamb isserved on warm pita breaddressed with tomato andtzatziki, a Greek toppingmade from yogurt and spicedwith grated cucumber andmild garlic. A tossed saladand rice come with the dish.

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Greek MarinaWhere: Koko MarinaCenter, 7192 Kalani-anaole Hwy.

Call: 396.8441

Hours: Monday –Sunday 11 a.m. to 4p.m. Dinner: Sunday –Thursday, 4 to 9 p.m.;Friday and Saturday,4 to 10 p.m.

ethnic faves

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order of the day

hen you think ofpizza, “pure” is prob-ably the last wordthat comes to mind.

However, zpizza is changing thedefinition of this infamous fastfood item with its healthy and cre-ative take on the popular pie dish.The restaurant is innovativebecause of its organic and tastyproducts, but the Hawaii fran-chise in particular is undergoing a“pure pizza” revolution, accord-ing to owner Cesar Llarenas.

“We started our new taglinethis year — ‘the pure one,’”Llarenas says. “It means that zpiz-za uses the highest-quality andbest-tasting ingredients. Ouringredients are fresh, all natural,organic, free of any additives andlower in fats.”

“The ‘pure’ (part of the tagline)is all encompassing,” echoesKaren, Cesar’s wife, who helpswith running the franchise. “Ittells you what we are about.”

The zpizza chain opened inHawaii in December 2008, with itsfirst location at Ward Centre. Thesecond zpizza store opened lastNovember in Kailua. Cesar intro-duced zpizza in Hawaii after yearsof searching for the right restau-rant franchise to own. The chain’shealthy aspect appealed to theLlarenases, as zpizza prides itselfon serving delicious productsusing fresh ingredients.

“The ingredientswe use are the high-est quality,” Cesarexplains. “We use low-fat mozzarella cheese,MSG-free pepperoniand natural chicken.We also offer a gluten-free option (for ourcrust).”

“Our dough is madefresh daily from 100percent certified organ-ic wheat,” Karen adds.“Our tomato sauce isalso 100 percent certi-fied organic. The uniquefusion of gourmet toppings thatcreate savory flavors in our piz-zas makes us different. We useingredients such as capers, truffleoil, shiitake mushrooms and pinenuts.”

The restaurant’s menu offers avariety of selections for pizzas,salads and sandwiches. The aver-age pizza — available in small,large or extra large sizes — costs$13-$15. The Napoli — made witha homemade roasted garlic sauce,Roma tomatoes, basil, Parmesanand low-fat mozzarella cheese —is one of the most popular pizzas.The Arugula Salad and the Pear &Gorgonzola Salad are two of themost highly requested saladentrees. The Rustica pizzas, how-ever, make zpizza’s menu unique,according to Karen.

“The Rusticas set us apart,” shesays. “The crust is thinner, crispi-er and lighter; it’s a free-form

pizza.”While zpizza is already

revolutionary in its piecreations, several recentchanges have takenplace on the Hawaii fran-chise’s menu. ABerkeley Vegan pizza, inwhich vegan cheese isused instead of soycheese, was introducedlast summer.“Shareables,” or appe-tizers, is anotherrecent menu addition.These “Shareables”

include the popularMediterranean Plate, a composedof flatbread and various toppingslike cucumbers, Greek olives, fetacheese, roasted peppers and hum-mus.

What’s not on the menu — butis still available to customers —is the Apple Pie Pizza, zpizza’sonly dessert. Covered with mas-carpone cheese, roasted Fujiapples, cinnamon brown sugar,toasted almonds, powderedsugar and caramel syrup, theApple Pie Pizza was part of a pre-vious promotion. It became sopopular, though, that theLlarenases decided to unofficiallykeep the dish as part of the zpiz-za menu.

“It’s like our ‘secret menu’ item;they (customers) can always askfor it,” Karen affirms.

The restaurant currently hasseveral limited-time promotions.From April 1 to May 24, zpizza isoffering a “zpassport” to its cus-tomers, in which they receive asixth pizza free after purchasingfive large or extra large “zcre-ation” pizzas. On April 24, zpizzais offering a “Family Meal Deal forFour” for its Easter promotion.For $48.95, customers will receivetwo Rusticas or any large pizza,choice of salad, an appetizerplate, four drinks and dessert forfour.

While they acknowledge thefranchise’s increasing popularity,the Llarenases know morechanges are to come for Hawaii’szpizza. These include openingmore stores islandwide, rebrand-ing the company’s image andaltering the menu. Despite thesefuture changes, the Llarenasesremain committed to serving theirhealth-conscious consumers withdelicious gourmet pizzas madewith the purest ingredients.

“Our target customers are peo-ple who appreciate high-qualitygourmet foods that are healthyand nutritious,” Karen says.“They understand the value is inthe quality of ingredients andpureness of the product and thevalue of eating healthy.

“It’s nice that (with zpizza), youdon’t have to sacrifice flavor andtaste to do that.”

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Chicken Sausage Rustica ($12.95)

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Mediterranean Plate ($7.50)

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WARD CENTRE LOCATIONWHERE: 1200 Ala Moana Blvd.CALL: 596.0066HOURS: Sunday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.WEB: stores.zpizza.com/honolulu/

KAILUA LOCATIONWHERE:151 Hekili St. CALL: 230.8400HOURS: Sunday-Thursday 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.WEB: stores.zpizza.com/kailua/

zpizza owner Ceasar Llarenas and server Jami Stout hold Santa Fe and

Pepperoni, and Greek and Cheese pizzas, respectively. The pizzas are

sold for $3.50 a slice or $26.95 for the whole pizza.

Santa Fe and Pepperoni Pizza ($26.95)

zpizzahawaii

House Special Set($15.95)

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Those with a healthy appetite for something healthfuland affordable need look no further than Shabu ShabuHouse on Kapiolani Boulevard.One glance at the menu and you'll be hooked by the

immense offerings of fresh seafood, lean cuts of meat andtasty vegetables that come in each shabu shabu set.“The House Special Set with beef and pork is the most

popular — it’s a customer favorite — and the price is very,very reasonable. There's more than enough to feed every-one,” says general manager Kenny Ikeguchi.He’s not exaggerating. The Shabu Shabu House Special

Set is a platter of thinly sliced beef and pork that looks likeit could easily satisfy two or three people. And consider-ing the total meat portions weigh in at 8 ounces (lunch,$11.95) and 12 ounces (dinner, $15.95), that estimatemight not be too far off.Another indulgent speciality is the Seafood Shabu

Shabu Set ($21.75 at both lunch and dinner), a true oceanfeast overflowing with shrimp, clams, squid, filleted basaand scallops.“I believe we are the only shabu shabu restaurant serv-

ing this large of a variety of seafood in one plate,” Ikeguchistates with a grin.However, restaurant owner Toshimitsu Matsuzaki says

what Shabu Shabu House may be best known for is its

Reaping good healthwith shabu shabu

Surviving in the restaurant industryfor eight years is a feat manycannot claim. But to flourish in a

field where food trends go in and out ofstyle faster than you can say “shabu shabu” takes determina-tion, business savvy and a quality product.

So how does Shabu Shabu House do it?“(Our food is) simple, simple but healthy and delicious,”

says general manager Kenny Ikeguchi of the straight-forwardfare found within the Kapiolani Boulevard restaurant.

Ikeguchi and owner Toshimitsu Matsuzaki opened Hawaii'sfirst hot-pot house in 2003 after seeing a need for a conven-ient and quick-service restaurant that could serve both the sin-gle and family set.

Eight years later and despite the emergence of other shabushabu restaurants, Shabu Shabu House remains the only seri-ous Japanese-style shabu shabu eatery in town.

“There never was this type of restaurant before I opened(Shabu Shabu House),” Matsuzaki says. “Now, many shabushabu restaurants haveopened, but they arenot Japanese-style, allChinese-style shabushabu.”

In Chinese-style shabushabu, according toMatsuzaki, diners selectvarious meats and veg-etable plates from cool-ers and cook their foodin a flavored broth. WithJapanese shabu shabu,however, there is a pre-set menu of items thatare delivered to thetable, and boiling hotwater is used to cook thefood quickly withoutadding any salt or oil tothe meal.

“It is a very health-conscious-type of fast-food restaurant, easy togo in, eat enough andpay cheap, and it's veryhealthy,” Matsuzakiadds. “We also serve abigger volume (of food),more than any other restaurant, but the food is healthy, so even thoughit is big portions, the next day your stomach is very comfortable.”

And if the enormous shabu shabu sets don't completely satisfyyour hunger, there also are extra side orders of meat — like rib-eyebeef ($12.95), lamb leg ($7.95), beef tongue ($7.95) — and seafood— large shrimp ($10.95), small shrimp ($6.95), lobster balls ($5.50)and scallops ($5.50) — to be had, along with side portions of veg-etables, tofu, noodles and rice.

Additional sauces and soup bases also may be ordered to addextra flavor and depth to the meal.

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Contact Sarah Pacheco at diningout@staradvertiser.com

Shabu Shabu House owner ToshimitsuMatsuzaki holds a plate of Extra Premium Kobe-Style Washugyu Beef Shabu Shabu ($34.95).

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Starting it up right with‘feel-good’ food, drinks

Panya Where: Ala MoanaCenter, 1450 Ala MoanaBlvd., Suite 2054, Hon-olulu

Call: 946.6388

Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 10p.m. daily, closed at 8p.m. Sundays.

Notes: Satellite loca-tions in downtownHonolulu (711 QueenSt. and 1111 Bishop St.)and Waikiki’s RoyalHawaiian ShoppingCenter offer up cater-ing, lunch, and deli spe-cialties from Panya,respectively. HappyHour available at AlaMoana from 3 to 6 p.m.and again from 9 p.m.to close Tuesdaysthrough Saturdays, aswell as all day Sundaysand Mondays.

By Kyle Galdeira

Annie and Alice Yeung have workedfor 14 years to build and improvePanya Bistro, constantly adding dish-

es to their eclectic menu. The siblings aimto create “Delicious andMemorable Moments,”as the tagline reads ontheir menu, and takepride in pleasing first-time customers to loyalregulars.At Panya, everything

down to the bread ismade fresh daily, and allitems are cooked with-out trans fat. Thisapproach to cookingallows customers to “feelgood about eating,” saysAnnie Yeung. The eateryoffers a hodgepodge ofdishes, cooking styles andpresentations, and whenasked how she woulddescribe Panya’s style, Yeung concludes:“Hawaii is such a melting pot. We want tobe able to cater to everyone.” Yeung added that she and her sister

were influenced by cuisine in their homeof Hong Kong, and in many cases, what-ever comfort food or favorite meals theyare craving end up being served atPanya. “Whatever we miss from home,we bring here!” Yeung quips.

With its central location in Ala MoanaCenter, and plentiful parking available,Panya offers a calm, relaxing environmentin which diners can enjoy pau hana pupusand drinks, or a full meal initiated by one— or more — delectable appetizers.

The Steamed Clams($11.95) make a perfectstarter or simply a lightmeal, and are cooked to per-fection in a wine or sake(you make the call) reduc-tion that also is infused withred onions, assorted spicesand bacon. Dip some ofPanya’s fresh French breadinto the garlic sauce andsoak up all the flavors thatpair perfectly with thelarge, fresh clams.

Other popular Panyapupu favorites includethe Fried ChickenWings ($7.95) thatcome with a sweet and

spicy shoyu sauce, freshly made SpicyWon Ton ($7.95) and the Fried BabyOctopus ($9.95). Panya also offers up a stellar Happy

Hour from 3 to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to closingTuesdays through Saturdays, and all daySundays and Mondays with both food anddrink specials to please any taste. The barserves up a host of signature cocktails,including the green apple or lychee marti-nis or various well drinks, for $5 apiece.

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Extra Premium Kobe-Style Washugyu BeefShabu Shabu.“Our speciality is the Kobe,” Matsuzaki

says with pride. “The price is unbelievablecompared to other restaurants that serveKobe beef. And the quantity is huge.”The secret lies in the beef, which comes

from cows that are a crossbreed of theJapanese Wagyu and American BlackAngus. According to Ikeguchi, this cross-breeding leads to cows that are born withthe best genetics of both worlds and pro-duce the highest quality of “supreme tast-ing” meat.“This (type of) Kobe, we are the only

ones serving it in Hawaii,” says Matsuzaki.“It is very sweet. If someone tries it, theyunderstand.”“People can tell the difference once they

try it,” Ikeguchi adds. “People complainthat we have ruined all other meat forthem because it is so good.”The Extra Premium Kobe-Style

Washugyu Beef Shabu Shabu is available in

two sets. Set A ($34.95) is a Kobe-style beefand prawn shrimp combo plate, and Set B($34.95) is all beef. Large portions are avail-able for $9 more.All shabu shabu orders come with a

plate of assorted vegetables and fresh tofu;udon noodles; house-made gyoza; a bowlof white or brown rice; and three bowls ofShabu Shabu House's famed sesame seed,ponzu and ginger sauces, created byIkeguchi himself.

Shabu Shabu House1221 Kapiolani Blvd.597.1655Validated parking availableOpen 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 5-10 p.m. Monday-Sunday

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located in Kamehameha ShoppingCenter on North School Street, as Irecall enjoying many meals here withmy grandparents some years ago. I mustadmit, it’s been a while since I’ve beenback, but upon my recent return I washappy to know that the food was still asonolicious as ever.Kenny’s Restaurant opened its doors

45 years ago and with a friendly staffand vast menu that is constantlyimproving and changing over time, it’ssafe to say that Kenny’s caters to justabout everyone. The menu can leave theindecisive diner stumped for days, how-ever, being the breakfast lover that I am,I stuck to my gut — French toast, please!“We have Strawberry French Toast

($10.25), Coconut French Toast ($10.25)and our Original French Toast ($10.25),”says chef Ernesto Yeban. “What makes

our French toast unique is that we makeour own dipping sauce, we choose touse sweet bread over regular bread andour portion sizes are very large,” headds.“Chef Ernesto’s sauces really entice

the customers, especially the haupiasauce that is served with the CoconutFrench Toast with slivers of coconut,”says general manager Raynel Diggs.The Strawberry French Toast is anoth-

er winner in itself, topped with succu-lent strawberries, complete with astrawberry cranberry dipping sauce.For those wanting a more classicapproach to the popular breakfast dish,opt for the Original French Toast servedwith maple syrup.

Kenny’s RestaurantKamehameha Shopping Center

1620 N. School St.841.0931

Tanaka SaiminSaimin is usually the first thing that

comes to mind when you hear the nameTanaka Saimin, however, on my recentventure to the restaurant on NorthNimitz Highway, my mind was set on onething and one thing only — it was allabout the French toast!Owners Joan and Paul Watanabe make

it a priority to offer all local favorites, soof course you would expect nothing lessthan French toast with a local twist.Tanaka Saimin serves up a Sweet

Bread French Toast ($4) made withfluffy Japanese bread, dipped in a batter

of egg, milk and cinnamon. Oncecooked, its topped with a dash of pow-dered sugar.“This is a highly requested item here,”

says Tanaka Saimin general managerNani Christian. “It’s served between 7and 11 a.m. on the weekends and 9 to 11a.m. on the weekdays.“The taste and quality of the sweet

bread really makes our French toaststand out,” says Christian.Customers also can include a side

order of bacon, ham, luncheon meat,pork links, Vienna sausage, Portuguesesausage or spam for an additional priceof $1.40.

Tanaka Saimin888 N. Nimitz Hwy. Unit #103

524.2020

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ono, you know

1 Kenny’s Restaurant offers a variety ofFrench toast options, from strawberry, tococonut and original. All priced at$10.25.

2 The Veranda’s Tahitian VanillaHawaiian Bread French Toast ($16) istopped with fresh berries.

3 Tanaka Saimin’s Sweet Bread FrenchToast ($4) is a popular item on the menu.

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Ingredients:• 1 piece (12-14 ounces)Tyson Cornish game hen • 2 cups Aloha low-sodiumsoy sauce• 2 cups chicken stock• ½ cup sugar• 1 tablespoon ginger• 1 stock green onion• 1 stock Chinese parsley• 1 whole garlic, cut in half• 1 tablespoon choppedgarlic• ½ tablespoon wholeblack pepper

Preparation:• In a sauce pot, combineAloha Shoyu, chickenstock, sugar, ginger, greenonions, Chinese parsley,

garlic and black pepper.Make sure hen is sub-merged in sauce. Bring to aboil.• For presentation, tightenthe legs of hen togetherwith a string, (this will pre-vent legs from spreadingout), drop in shoyu stockand bring to boil at medi-um-high heat for a coupleof minutes. Remove anyscum. Then, simmer for 15-20 minutes, depending onthe size of the hen.• Remove hen from potand let it rest a few min-utes before serving.

Stir-fried Sugar Snap PeasIngredients:• 1 cup sugar snap peas• ¼ cup young baby corn• ¼ cup red bell pepper,cut to bite-size• 1 tablespoon vegetableoil• ½ tablespoon oystersauce• 2 tablespoons white wineor chicken stock• ½ tablespoon AlohaShoyu• pepper, to taste

Preparation:• In heated sauté pan, addoil and sugar snap peas,and sauté for 30 seconds.Add bell pepper and youngcorns, and sauté for a fewseconds. Add chickenstock, oyster sauce, shoyusauce and pepper, to taste.• Cook for a minute or twoor until the snap peas iscooked.

HO HO Chinese Cuisine590 Farrington Hwy.Kapolei Marketplace

692-9880

With the exposure we get through Dining Out, we haveseen growth in different areas of our restaurant.Over the past 5 months, we have seen a 25%increase in our party reservations. Also, our DimSum take-out counter has also gained inpopularity and we have seen a 30% increasein sales! We always receive comments fromour customers when we are included in aDining Out editorial and everyone wants totry the items that were featured. Weare thankful to Dining Out forhelping us to build and brandour restaurant!

Crystal Chan, Owner

Sue Chen, General Manager

Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine

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Pan Fried Bone-in Pork Chopw/ Mushroom Cream Sauce Served

with Vegetables & Pasta

Trio Shrimp SpaghettiniTiger Shrimp, Bay Shrimp in a Basil Pesto Sauce

Topped w/ Stuffed Shrimp

Includes:Mixed Seafood Salad,

Clam Chowder,& Strawberry Panna Cotta

Also available Pasta • Burgers • Salads • SandwichesOOPPEENN TTIILL MMIIDDNNIIGGHHTT!!

2919 Kapiolani Blvd., #218 MARKET CITY SHPG CNTR 735-3888

$1995$1995

HanakiShabu Shabu

11:30 am-2:30 pm5 pm-10 pm

(Closed Tuesdays)

MANOA MARKETPLACE (Tons of FREE Parking) 988-1551

$1.00 OFFHomemade Gyoza Side Orderwith this couponDine in only. One per coupon. Valid til 4-30-11

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

STEAMED BUTTER FISH

$13.95 Brown Rice Now Available

with Black Bean, Garlic & Soft Tofu includes: rice, miso soup, tsukemono & tea

HAPPY EASTER!

OpenEaster Day!

| 808.356.8300

This year, celebrate Easterwith family and friends

at Romano’s Macaroni Grill.

We will be offering our traditional menu of Mediterranean favoritesfor lunch and dinner from 10 am to 10 pm.

“Chick” CakeStrawberry Shortcake with Custard FillingLimited Quantities

$30.00

Ala Moana Center • Mall Level (Mountain side, next to Shirokiya)www.lapalmedor-usa.com 941-6161

EasterSpecial

EasterSpecial

Domestic Beer $2.50Imported Beer $3.50

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

FREESide Chinese

Chicken Salad w/any entrée purchase

w/ad. exp. 4/20/11Dine-in or Take-out

Offer good at King St. only

w/an entree purchase. (Kahala location only)

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!

WHERE TO DINE

Symbol KeyBreakfast

Lunch

Dinner

After Midnight

Alcohol served

Online

Catering

Atlantis Seafood & Steak2284 Kalakaua Avenue922-6868

4 Kings Kitchen2671 S. King St.951-5464

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

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

Napoleon’s BakeryLocated inside of Zippy’s

Willows, The901 Hausten St.952-9200

AMERICAN

BAKERYFendu Boulangerie2752 Woodlawn Dr.Manoa Marketplace988-4310

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

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

Camellia Buffet930 McCully St.951-0511/0611

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

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

524-2020NEW

Steamed Basa Fish$12.95

FREE GYOZA(3 pieces)

with purchase of any regular orders2pm - 6pm

NO MSGADDED!

667777--55338888 94-050 Farrington Hwy. • Waipahu, HI 96797

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

CHAR SIU RAMENWe use special Pork Belly.

Original Japanese style, more soft,more tasty and NO MSG.

You have to try it!

Char Siu Ramen

2 0 | D I N I N G O U T | A P R I L 1 7 - 2 3 , 2 0 1 1

$1 OFFAny Breadpurchases over $4

Must present coupon • exp. 4/21/11DAILY 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

Open for Plate Lunch

Tue - Fri 10:30am - 1:30pm

237 KALIHI ST.(Corner of Kahai and Kalihi)

ph 845-0320kahaistreet-kitchen.com

DINE IN or TAKE-OUTCatering from casual to exquisite events

Signature dishes offered as

Daily Specials

“FEATURED ITEM OF THE WEEK”

Hong Kong Stuffed Chickenwith Ginger Garlic Jus

Featuring:Hong Kong Style Dim Sum

Appetizers & Soup:Tossed Green Salad • Chinese Chicken Salad

• Tofu Salad • Pasta Salad • Deep Fried ShrimpDumplings • Crispy Nori Shrimp Roll

• Scallop Soup

Hot Entree:Oyster Sauce Chicken • BBQ Ribs

• Beef Broccoli • Braised Tofu with Vegetables• Salt & Pepper Shrimp • Roast Duck

1055 Alakea St.525-8585

Easter SundayDim Sum Brunch Buffet

April 24, 2011Sitting at:

10:30 am & 12:30 pm$20.99 Adults$16.99 Seniors$13.99 Children

from age 3 to 12Children under age

of 3 are free

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.

Desserts:Custard Pie • Coconut & Black

Sugar Jin Dui • Baked Cream Bun • Almond Tofu • Tapioca with

Coconut Milk • Jell-O • Fresh Fruits

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 Road955-0555Call for eligibility details.949-4321

Anytime CafeMarket City Shopping Center2919 Kapiolani Blvd735-3888

CAFE

Yakiniku Camellia Buffet2494 S. Beretania St.944-0449

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

Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine590 Farrington Hwy692-9880

Golden Palace SeafoodRestaurant111 N. King St.521-8268

CHINESE

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

Golden Duck1221 S. King St. • 597-80884230 Waialae Ave., Kahala737-7188

Chin’s Harbor View Restaurant1 Aloha Tower Drive, #283538-9881

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Ave.738-8666

1132 Cafe999 Bishop Street • 526-17771132 Bishop St. Ste.131 • 521-1837

FREE PARKING!2494 S. Beretania St.

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

50 Different Items to Choose From50 Different Items to Choose From

BREAKFAST BENTOS

$3.69*

BREAKFAST HOURSFAST FOOD ONLY

*Prices slightly higher in Kahului. Restaurant prices: Chili Frank $6.89*, Turkey Neck Soup $7.25*. Offer valid from 4/4/11 - 4/30/11. Must be a Hawaii resident 18 years of age or older to participate. No purchase necessary, other restrictions may apply. Offer cannot be combined with other promotional offers, coupons or discount cards. For complete rules and information see stores or visit www.zippys.com

Receive an entry blank with any purchase including the following:

GRAND PRIZE

$7,0001ST PRIZE

$2,000TWO 2ND PRIZES

$500 EACH

E N T E R TO WIN

in CASH GIVEAWAYS

TURKEY NECK SOUP

$6.25*

FAST FOOD10:30am - 9:30pm

NOW THRUAPRIL 30th!

CHILI FRANK PLATE

$5.89*

FAST FOOD

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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D I N I N G O U T | A P R I L 1 7 - 2 3 , 2 0 1 1 | 2 1

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 4/30/11.

Credit Card Sale Only(With Coupon)

Hong Kong Dim Sum &Regular Menu Items

Dim Sum Take Out Special! 8am-11:30am10% OFF(Charge) • 15% OFF(Cash)

Dim Sum & Reg. Menu Dine In Special!5% OFF(Charge) •10% OFF(Cash)

10% OFF

Celebrating 10Years!

Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)

5% OFF

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Avenue738-8666

Must present couponExpires 4/30/11

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

Sun.,April 24th from 9:30am to 2:30pmAdults $31.95 • Children (under 12) $14.95

PRIME RIB & ROASTED LAMB CARVING STATIONS

OMELETTE & WAFFLE STATIONS

EGGS BENEDICT, HAM, BACON, PORTUGUESE SAUSAGE

SNOW CRAB LEGS, WING DINGS, MAHI MAHI DORE

BABY BACK RIBS, RICE, GARLIC RED POTATOES

TOSSED GREEN SALAD, FRESH FRUIT, BREAD PUDDING

COMPLIMENTARY FRUIT PUNCH, COFFEE OR TEA

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Don’t forget about Administrative Assistants Week April 25 thru 29

WHERE TO DINE

FAMILY DININGAngelo Pietro Honolulu1585 Kapiolani Blvd. #110941-0555

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

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 Center1620 N. School Street, #120847-1234 / 841-8668

Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square524-1628

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 Center1450 Ala Moana Blvd.4th Floor - Ho’okipa Terrace947-8818

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

I Love Country Cafe885 Queen St.4725 Bougainville Dr.783-7901

Don Ho’s Island GrillAloha Tower Marketplace528-0807

new

WAIMALU 485-8883

98-1277 Kaahumanu St.(across from Safeway)

www.paesanohawaii.com

MANOA988-5923

2752 Woodlawn Drive

Offer valid on dine-in orders only. Must present coupon.Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons. Exp 4/30/11

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

April Special $4.99House Special Chinese Chicken Salad

Best “Japanese Style”Shabu Shabu in Hawaii

w/coupon. Exp. 4/23/11

M-Sat 11am-2pmDinner Nightly 5pm-10pmValidated Parking1221 Kapiolani Blvd. 597-1655

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

111N. 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

449 KAPAHULU AVE., STE. 101

735-5544

WWW.HEEHINGHAWAII.COM

EASTER SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFETInternational Assortment of Salads,

Ahi Poke, Hawaiian Luau,Hong Kong Dim Sum Bar

Roast Leg of Lamb,Peppered Roast Beef Carving

Favorite Chinese Entrees:Desserts

Fresh Baked CustardPie, cakes, almond float and more

$23 Adults | $22 Seniors | $11.50 keikis 4 to 12Sunday, April 4

9 am to 2:00 pm

EASTER SUNDAY SPECIAL MENUPeking Duck, Imperial Scallop Soup,

Maine Lobster Ginger Scallion,Beggars Chicken Braised Boneless Beef

Shortribs, Peipa Tofu on Spinach, Sweet and Sour Whole Fish,

Braised E Mein with DuckSteamed Rice, Mango Tapioca

$279 Table of Ten

Sunday April 24, 2011Great Salad Station

Fresh Spring Greens with Sam’s Creamy Oriental Dressing Lomi Lomi Salmon • Seafood Salad

Island Style Sweet Potato Macaroni Salad

Fresh Poke StationTako Poke • Shoyu Kajiki Poke

Peel ‘n Eat Shrimp • Cajun Seared Sashimi

Fantastic Action StationsFresh Omelets made to your liking

Hand Carved Garlic and Rosemary Leg of LambAlaskan Snow Crab Legs with Drawn Butter

Hot DishesSam’s Fried Rice • Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Fresh Spring Vegetables • Kalua Pork Egg BenedictPortuguese Sausage & Bacon • Ehu Braised Shortribs

Baked Ham with honey mustard glazeRoast Pork with mushroom gravy

Desserts & PastriesApple Cobbler • Ann’s Oreo Cheesecake

Macadamia Nut Pie • Key Lime PieChocolate Fountain • AND SO MUCH MORE

$29.95 Adults $14.95 Kids (5-12yrs)8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

580 Nimitz Hwy.545-7979

2 2 | D I N I N G O U T | A P R I L 1 7 - 2 3 , 2 0 1 1

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

(Minimum of $30 Purchase!)Excluding drinksExpires 4/20/11

Kahala Mall738-5696

(KOZO)

Moiliili 951-5696

(KOZO)

Keeaumokuby Wal-Mart946-5696

(KOZO)

Pearlridge483-6805

Pearl Cityby Wal-Mart455-6805

Upscale American Bistro Plate Lunch

OPEN: Mon-Sat 11am-9pm2671A S. King St.

951-KING (5464)Parking: turn into driveway between Kokua Market & 4 Kings

EasterBrunch

Sunday, April 249am - 2pm

WHERE TO DINEWailana Coffee House1860 Ala Moana Blvd.955-1764

Zippy’sCall the one nearest you.

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

Kit N Kitchen1010 University Avenue942-7622

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

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

Kenny’s Express Hawaiian BBQ2nd Floor, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center922-9333 Panya Bistro • Bakery • Bar

Ala Moana Center, Mauka - Mall Level946-6388

FILIPINO

Tanaka Saimin888 N. Nimitz Hwy #103524-2020

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

JJ Bistro & French Pastry3447 Waialae Ave.739-0993

Restaurant Epic 1131 Nuuanu Ave.587-7877

J2 Asian Fusion3441 Waialae Ave.626-5368

PF Chang’s Hawaii1288 Ala Moana Blvd. • 596-47102201 Kalakaua Ave. • 628-6760

Kam Shopping Center | 847-1234 • 841-8668 | M-Sun 10:30am - 8:30pm

4pc Crispy Wontonswith coupon. Expires 4/24/11

Includes

FREEOver 30 popular Chinese Dishes, Lunch or Dinner, only $4.75 + tax

Try one of ourCustomer Favorites

Lunch Daily 11-2pm • Dinner 5-9pm

(Must present ad. Offer not valid on holidays or Easter.)

EXPIRES 4/30/11

10%OFFLunch & Dinner

AprilSpecial

All To Go Orders

Thai Cuisine Pearl City

Catering & Party Rooms Available803 Kam Hwy • 455-5888

BBBBQQ PPOORRKK RRIIBBSS $$88..9955FFRREEEE KKIIMMCCHHEEEE FFRRIIEEDD RRIICCEE

with purchase of any lunchor dinner plate w/coupon. Exp 4/23/11

Keeaumoku-across from WalmartMon-Sat 11am-10pm; Sun 12 noon-9pm

FREE VALIDATED PARKING AT SAMSUNG PLAZA

NOW OPEN!

947-5263

www.mccullysc.com • Ample Parking Available in Basement off Pumehana Street1960 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 103, Honolulu, HI 96826 • 946-3338

Free Dessert or Garlic BreadWith any purchase. Must present coupon when ordering.

One coupon per person. Expires 6/30/11.BYOB WELCOME

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.

Monday-Friday from 6:30 am: Hot Breakfast, Bagels,

Gourmet Coffee, Espresso Drinks

SPECIAL:Curry Fried Rice w/ Cranberries + 2 Eggs $4.49valid 04/15-04/21

NOW OPEN

999 Bishop St. • First Hawaiian Center • 526-1777See our Catering Menu at www.1132cafe.com

D I N I N G O U T | A P R I L 1 7 - 2 3 , 2 0 1 1 | 2 3

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

Sunday, April 24, 2011Special Easter Day all you can eat brunch buffet

Brunch with Hawaii’s Best Entertainer

––––––––––Appetizers–––––––––––Fresh Ahi Katsu with Fresh Mango Tomato Salsa

• Alaskan King Crab Cake with Roasted Garlic Aioli • Kataifi & Macadamia Nut Crusted Jumbo Black TigerPrawns • Vegetarian Spring Rolls Pineapple Plum sauce

–––––––––Soups & Salads––––––––Roasted Butternut Squash and Lobster Bisue •Organically Grown Baby Greens with Tangerine

Vinaigrette • Fresh Fruit Platter

––––––––––––Entrée–––––––––––––Grilled Fresh Atlantic King Salmon with Truffle

Madeira Sauce • Thai Chicken Curry with BambooShoots & Fresh Basil • Jumbo Black Tiger Prawnswith Chili Ginger Cream Sauce • Braised BonelessBeef Short Ribs with Kabocha Pumpkin • GrilledKurobuta Pork Tenderloin with Peanut Sauce •

Vegetarian Stir-fried with Tofu

Melveen LeedSeating from 10 am / Show starts at 10:30 am

–––––––––––Dessert–––––––––––Tahitian Vanilla Créme Brulee with Fresh Strawberry

• Peanut Butter Opera and Chocolate Ganache •Roasted Pineapple Macadamia Nut Tart •

and much much more!$45 per person

$25 for Children 12 years old and under

1345 S. King StreetCorner of S. King St.

& Sheridan St.Close to Ala Moana

Shpg Cntr & Wal Mart

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

Bento and Assorted Musubi Available daily

Japanese Home Style Restaurant“Hinone Mizunone”

Please enjoy the KAMADAKIGOHAN

cooked completely by “Ogama”.

NOW SERVING SASHIMI AT LUNCH TOO!!!

Lunch 11 am - 5 pm; Dinner 5 pm - 9 pmClosed Sundays

MO Garlic Chicken Katsu Teishoku. . . . . . . . . . . . 8.50TU Chikara (Mochi) Udon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.50WE Seasoned Ahi Tempura Teishoku. . . . . . . . . . 8.50TH Unagi Donburi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.50FR Garlic Ahi Belly Teishoku. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.50SA Chicken Tofu Teishoku . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.50

AhiSashimi Teishoku 14.00

April Lunch Specials$8.50

Now taking reservations for Lunch & Dinner

April Lunch Specials$8.50

Now taking reservations for Lunch & Dinner

SalmonSashimi Teishoku 13.50

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.

33666600 WWaaiiaallaaee AAvvee.. •• 773377--11117777 •• wwwwww..33666600..ccoommO N T H E R I S E

May 8 9:30am - 1:00pmMenu Highlights

Salad BarOmelet Station

Waffle Station with Assorted FruitsOatmeal Station with Assorted Toppings

Smoked SalmonOysters on the Half Shell

Eggs BenedictBreakfast Meats

Kabayaki Glazed SalmonHerb Marinated Chicken

Seafood Stir Fry with Vegetables

Carving: Roast Prime Rib of Beef

Favorite Dessert Selections

$44.50 adults$19.00 children

* will be closed for dinner

WHERE TO DINE

GREEK

The Fat Greek3040 Waialae Ave. 734-04041831 Ala Moana Blvd 941-3444Ala Moana Food Court 949-2120

Greek MarinaKoko Marina Shopping Center7192 Kalanianaole Hwy.396-8441

INDIAN

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

ITALIAN

Top of WaikikiWaikiki Business Plaza2270 Kalakaua Ave.923-3877

Stage Restaurant1250 Kapiolani Blvd.237-5429

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

Hy’s Steak House2440 Kuhio Ave.922-5555

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

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

Romanos Macaroni GrillAla Moana CenterHookipa Terrace356-8300

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

FINE DINING

Aina Haina Shopping Center 373-1303/373-4632

15% OFF REGULAR MENU(Dine-In or Take-Out) until 4/30/11

OPENING DAY CELEBRATIONOPENING DAY CELEBRATIONSUNDAY, APRIL 17

DRAGON DANCE : 2:30pmALL ARE WELCOME!!!

2 4 | D I N I N G O U T | A P R I L 1 7 - 2 3 , 2 0 1 1

Cupcake Bouquets Custom Cookies • Cakes

Gift Baskets • Fundraising

4369 Lawehana St. (across Target in Salt Lake)www.larrysbakery.com or find us on

Back by Popular Demand Our Famous Cinnamon Bread!

AUTHENTIC KOREAN DISHES

Happy Hour 4-7pmAll American Beers $2.00

Soju - $4.95Appetizers starting at $4.95

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

Lunch Specials & Platesstarting at $5.99

AUTHENTIC KOREAN DISHES

Pork Belly Yakinikuw/ Aged Kimchee $15.95

1ST ANNIVERSARY SPECIALThanks to All of our Customers!

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

Oxtail Soup.”

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

SEKIYA’S RESTAURANT& DELICATESSEN

Serving Hawaii for 75 Years!

2746 Kaimuki Ave732-1656

ACROSS KAIMUKI H.S.www.SekiyasRestaurant.com

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

*DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WITH

THIS AD. EXP. 4/30/11.

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

Spicy Pork, Sashimi

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

WHERE TO DINE

Sekiya’s Restaurant &Delicatessen2746 Kaimuki Avenue732-1656

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

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

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 Plaza536-3035

JAPANESE

Z PizzaWard Centre Auahi St. Shops596-0066

151 Hekili St., Kailua230-8400

Paesano RistoranteWaimalu Plaza (across Safeway)98-1277 Kaahumanu St. #119485-8883

Manoa Marketplace2752 Woodlawn Dr.988-5923

Hanaki RestaurantManoa Marketplace2756 Woodlawn Drive988-1551

G SushiMarket City Shopping Center2919 Kapiolani Blvd. #23732-9661

Michel’s . . . After DarkOffering a Special 3 Course Menu for $45.00 plus a complimentary glass of wine!

Monday thru Saturday onlyReservations 8pm & later on mentioning this ad.To be combined only with passion. Expires 4/30/11

at the Colony Surf

www.michelshawaii.com | 923-6552 | 2895 Kalakaua Ave.FREE VALET PARKING JAZZ NIGHTLY

CALL FOR BANQUETS, RECEPTIONS & PARTIES 728-3463

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Buy One, Get One FREE

Present this certificate to your server and get a complimentary entree, when another is purchased. Valid at P.F. Chang’s Hokua and P.F. Chang’s Waikiki only. Limit one card per visit per table. Offer good for a free entree, equal or lesser value, when another entree is purchased. Excludes tax, gratuity, alcoholic beverages and gift

cards. Not valid with any other offers or discounts, Table for Two or Pau Hana. No cash value. Expires May 5, 2011.

P.F. Chang’s Hokua in the Ward area:1288 Ala Moana Blvd • Honolulu

(808) 596-4710 | pfchangshawaii.com

VIP Duck

Delicious Food, Great Ambiance, Local Hospitality

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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

922-6868www.atlantisseafoodsteak.com

Prime Rib & Shrimp ScampiIncludes Soup or Salad & Ice Cream

$29953-Course Menu

Call 922-6868for Reservations & Information

2284 Kalakaua Ave.Open 7 Days

from 11am - 10pm

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

$6.25LUNCH FOR.....

#26PapayaSalad HO HO Chinese Cuisine

590 Farrington HwyKapolei Marketplace

692-9880

Crab Legs & Shrimp Walnut BuffetGroup Discount

10% off on parties of 15 or moreFri., Sat., Sun. Dinner (Restrictions apply) Expires 4-30-11

Book Your Private Party

NOW!Prices starting @

$10.95 per person200-300 Capacity

ALA MOANA CENTER

MALL LEVEL, MAUKA

NEXT TO VICTORIA’S SECRET

946-6388Hotline 597-8880

$10.95per person(10 people min)

$24.95 per person(4 people min)

Oriental Chicken Salad4 types of Dim Sum

(Manapua, Nori Spring Roll, Pork Hash, Half Moon)General’s Chicken • Beef and Broccoli

Stir-Fried Assorted Vegetable • Seafood Fried RiceDessert - Almond Float

Chicken Salad with Oriental DressingCrispy Bacon Seafood Combo WrapDungeness Crab - Country Style

Honey Glazed Walnut ShrimpGeneral Tso’s Favorite Chicken

Seasonal Chinese Green VegetableHouse Fried Rice • Dessert: Mango Pudding

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

WHERE TO DINE

The Pyramid Restaurant758 Kapahulu Avenue737-2900

MEDITERRANEAN

Yakiniku Million626 Sheridan St.596-0799

Orine Sarang Chae905-A Keeaumoku St.955-0646

Richo3008 Waialae Ave.734-2222Ton Ton Ramen

95-050 Farrington Hwy, Waipahu 677-5388

Tanaka of TokyoEast, in King’s Village,922-4233Central, in Waikiki Shopping Plaza,922-4702West in Ala Moana Cntr-Hookipa Terrace 945-3443

Sushi Ichiban3579 Waialae Ave.737-8820

Sushi Company 1111 McCully Street947-5411

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

Sikdorak Korean RestaurantSam Sung Plaza 655 Keeaumoku St., #108949-2890

KOREANFrog House Restaurant1604 Kalakaua Ave.951-9370

KoreaMoku BBQ661 Keeaumoku St. #102947-5263

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

Fish Fillet in Black Bean Sauce

Lightly breaded fish slathered with bell peppers, greenonions, ginger strips and

black bean sauce.

Now acceptingreservations

& catering for Easter

Call 677-7744 to order.

$19.75Minimum 10 guests

withour

O�er good for orders through April 24th.

Prime RibPackage!

per person

May, June & July 2011$19.95 Lunch Buffet/ $29.95 Dinner Buffet

Complimentary rental of LCD projector,screen, podium and mic

Available M-F for new bookings only50 adults minimum

Contact Tracy Silva-Kong today:

tsilvakong@willowshawaii.com

952-9200

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

Private Party Room for GraduationParty, Birthday, Baby Shower,Bridal Shower... 25 –35 People,Set Menu Available ($18 –$20)

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

Mon-Thurs 8am-9pmFri & Sat 8am-10pm

AIEA SHOPPING CENTER99-115 Aiea Heights Dr. (Next to Aiea Bowl)

BYOB - no corkage fee 488-9727

with purchase of a regular entree

Dine in only. Limitedto 1 coupon per table. Not tobe combined w/other offers.

Exp. 4/28/11

EL HARRO MEXICANO AIEA RESTAURANT

Soup or Salad, Soda & Sopapilla

$4.50EXTRA

Serving Breakfast 8-11am

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. • 585-88392955 E. Manoa Rd. • 988-0212900 N. Nimitz Hwy. • 536-8570

THAI

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

Shabu Shabu House“Japanese Style” Hot Pot1221 Kapiolani Blvd. #108 • 597-1655

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

Serg’s Mexican Kitchen2740 East Manoa Rd988-8118 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

at the

Sunday, April 24, 2011Mauna Kea Ballroom * 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Waffle Station, Omelet Station, Pho StationCrab Legs, Prime Rib, Veal Medallions with RockShrimp, Grilled Snapper, Hoisin Glazed Chicken

and more…

Adult: $51.00 | Child: $25.50 (ages 6 - 10 years)Plus 19% service charge and tax. Menu and price subject to change.

For information and reservations, call 952-4789

PRINCE RESORTS HAWAII | MAUNA KEA BEACH HOTEL | HAPUNA BEACH PRINCE HOTEL | HAWAII PRINCE HOTEL WAIKIKI

100 Holomoana Street, Honolulu, HI 96815

Easter Brunch Buffet & Picture Taking with the Easter Bunny!

HoponOver

Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine

Open Everyday 10am-10pm / Except Sun & Wed 10am-9pm2919 Kapiolani Boulevard • Market City Shopping Center

735-8488

2nd Dish of equal or lesser value expires 4/21/11Must Present Coupon.

Oxtail Pho or SoupBUY ONE, GET ONE

50% OFF50% OFF50% OFF

Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine

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Above: Supervisor Michael Chan Inset: Tea Smoked Tiger Shrimp ($22.95)

1 | Chin Chu Roche and Jungja Moon 2 | Frank and Annette Sherry, with Beverly Suemoto, and Shirley andGuy Yamashita 3 | Imelda and Alexa Hills, with Sumi Yando. 4 | Nan Overbeck, Dayle Kobashigawa and

Elyse Nishida 5 | Craig Wong and John Bell 6 | Boycie Chang and Toni Bastatas, with Nani Chang and Serenity Bastatas

Jade Dynasty

Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant welcomesguests from around the world who may belonging for Hong Kong-style Chinese cuisine.

Open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., the 8,250-square-foot restaurant is located at Ala MoanaCenter’s Hookipa Terrace. Call 947.8818.

Leah Friel photos

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