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Sous Chef John Arciaga and Floor

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present platters of delicious

Shrimp Tempura and

Chocolate Pyramids from

JJ Bistro & French

Pastry.

’Tis the season for feasting, and Makino Chaya’s all-you-can-eatlunch and dinner buffets deliver a grand assortment of freshseafood, local favorites, desserts and more to satisfy all appetites.See Page 4 | Leah Friel photo

Kit n Kitchen’s Eurasian inspirations | 11Take a journey under the sea at Crab City | 14

ALSO:A love for liver | 2

Makino

AN EDITION OF

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Turkey, stuffing, cornbread, cranberry sauce,pumpkin pie, sweet potatoes with marshmal-low topping ... Wow, flashbacks of your

Thanksgiving feast, right? Are you full yet? Because Isure am! Since when has Thanksgiving gone frombeing a day when we give thanks for all that we haveto a day when we eat everything in sight? And I meaneverything! In fact, studies have shown that peoplecan consume anywhere from 3,000 to 4,500 calorieson Thanksgiving Day alone.

And while I’m all for pigging out onThanksgiving, now that it’s three days after the fact,I suggest that we forgo the leftovers for a bit andlive off of ... liver. Why, of course! OK, so it mightnot be the most appetizing for many, and while Iknow you’d much rather reach for anotherslice of pumpkin pie, liver can be very ono-licious and somewhat low in calories withhealthy amounts of protein and fat. Livercan be baked, boiled, broiled, fried andstir-fried, and well-known examplesinclude liver pate, foie gras and choppedliver, to name a few.

Yet, this week, I decided to gobeyond the norm and liven things upwith alluring liver creations at the fol-lowing Ono, You Know establishments.Believe me, give it a try — there’s somuch to “liver” for!

Max’s of ManilaWhen I’m craving the best of Filipino

food, but somehow just can’t get my handson homemade cuisine, I head straight toMax’s of Manila, a premier establishment thathas been serving up authentic Filipino cuisinefor the last 67 years. With more than 100branches throughout the Philippines, two in

Dubai, one in Abu Dhabi, two in Canada and eightbranches in the U.S., including two here at home inWaipahu and on Dillingham Boulevard, there’s plentyof sarap (delicious) to the bones goodness to go

ono,youknow

Max’s of Manila Paesano Ristorante Italiano Shiro’s Saimin Haven

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Livin’for

By Alana FolenPhotos by Leah Friel

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The editor loves Max’s of Manila’s Chicken Sisig.

Max’s of Manila’s Chicken Sisig ($9.75)AT LEFT: Max’s cashier Mae Aguilar with Chicken Sisig

Photo: Pac West Studios, John Akina

Honolulu Design CenterOn Kapiolani between Pensacola & Piikoi St.1250 Kapiolani Blvd. • t: 808.956-1250

Contemporary Asian American CuisineHonolulu Design Center • 2nd FloorFree covered parking

StageRestaurantHawaii.comLunch Mon-Fri 11:30a-1:30p Dinner Mon-Sat 5:30-8:30p

Call 808.237.5429 Reservations, highly recommendedConvenient location and free covered parking

Celebrate the Holiday Spirit with a 6-Course Dinner by Executive Chef Ron De Guzman on Christmas Eve. We'll only be offering thisspecial Prix Fixe Menu during this memorable evening!Monday, 24 December 2012. Make your Christmas reservations todayfor this annually sold-out Holiday performance. 808.237.5429

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Schedule your Holiday Events NowThere are still open dates for you or yourcompany to schedule Holiday luncheons or dinner parties. State of the arts facilities andfood menus from Stage Restaurant. For event scheduling: 808.237.5475 [email protected], 2nd flr. Honolulu Design Center

Christmas Eve Prix Fixe DinnerChristmas Eve Prix Fixe Dinner

A 6-Course Dinner by Executive Chef Ron de GuzmanMonday, 24 December 2012See menu details at: http://goo.gl/79qEY or scan the code below for details and reservations.

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this holiday season at MakinoChaya. Located in WestridgeShopping Center in Aiea, thisJapanese seafood restaurant offersup a superlative spread of more than100 mouth-watering items on itsimpressive all-you-can-eat buffet,and better yet, in the spirit of theseason, Makino Chaya also has low-ered its prices. The lunch buffet isavailable weekdays from 11:45 a.m.to 1:30 p.m. now priced at only$10.98 per person, and weekendsfrom 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at $18.98per person. The dinner buffet isoffered Monday through Thursday

from 6:30 to8:30 p.m.

for $24.98 per person, Fridays from6 to 9 p.m. at $24.98 per person, andweekends from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at$26.98 per person.

“We’ve lowered our prices a bit,so our buffet is a lot more affordablefor locals,” says Makino Chayapresident Jo Makino. “What we’reselling is value. We always have thesame good, high-quality food, butnow it’s at a better price. Peopleusually come here to celebrate aspecial occasion, and these days itcan be hard to pay a lot of moneyfor good food. We’re a local restau-rant and we cater to a lot of localpeople, so we don’t want to chargethem an arm and a leg for theirmeals. Plus, people are spending alot of money on Christmas gifts thistime of year, too.”

According to general manager ofoperations, Chris Mitchell, seafoodis the establishment’s specialty.

“Snow crab, lobster, miso butter-fish — they’re all a big hit, althoughthe higher-quality items reallystand out during dinnertime.”

If you’re a newcomer to theeatery, must-have items from thebuffet line also include lobsterand steak from the teppan grill,shrimp tempura, furikake-crustedahi, vegetable tempura, Seafood

Dynamite, an assortment of hand-rolled sushi, an extravagant dessertbar and chocolate fountain, andmore.

“Locals seem to love SeafoodDynamite, which features a mixture

Story by Alana Folen l Leah Friel file photos


LUNCH

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1:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Saturday-Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

DINNER

Monday-Thursday, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Fridays, 6

-9 p.m.

Saturday-Sunday, 5:30-9 p.m.

Westridge Shopping Center

98-150 Kaonohi St. #218, Aiea

486.5100

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of lobster and crab topped with cheesein a crab shell,” Mitchell explains.

Makino Chaya already is preparingfor the Christmas rush and will, in fact,be open Christmas Day from 11 a.m to2 p.m. (lunch) and from 5:30 to 9 p.m.(dinner). Mitchell says reservations arean absolute must.

“We’ve hosted quite a few companyChristmas parties, and we recommendscheduling your party on a weekdaybecause it’s always a mad-house on theweekends. You can book out the entire320-seat restaurant if you want.”

“On Christmas Day we also will beoffering prime rib as part of our buffet,along with a much more variedseafood selection,” Makino adds.

And we all know that a festive feastisn’t complete without the sweetest ofendings. Makino Chaya has raised thebar once again and has now added thefinest creations from JJ Bistro &French Pastry to its dessert selection.

For those on-the-go, Dining Outsuggests opting for one of MakinoChaya’s delicious bentos such as MisoButterfish, Baked Salmon andBarbecue Chicken ($4.97 each) orChicken Katsu, Garlic Ahi and CrabMeat Salad ($3.97 each). Mitchell saysit’s common for the restaurant to sell1,000 orders of Miso Butterfish bentoper week. To pre-order your bento, call486-5100.

And as a way to give back to itsloyal patrons, Makino Chaya is nowshowcasing a special promotion. Forevery $100 gift certificate that you pur-chase, you’ll receive a $20 restaurantvoucher redeemable to April 30.

“We always feature special promo-tions during the holiday season andalways have discounts available forour kamaaina, military and seniors,”Mitchell says.

“We have weekly specials in TGIFand Dining Out as well, which makesit more affordable — especially com-ing in to the holiday season when a lotof people have parties. It’s a supergood deal,” Makino adds. “It gives ourcustomers incentive to come eat hereand have a good time.”

To save even more on your futurevisits to Makino Chaya, be sure toinquire within about the Makino VIPCard.

“It’s important that we cater to thelocals. They are the ones who havesupported us throughout the years,”Makino says.


1 JJ Luangkhot of JJ Bistro & FrenchPastry and Makino Chaya generalmanager Chris Mitchell

2 Seafood Dynamite

3 Miso Butterfish Bento ($4.97)

4 JJ's assorted desserts

5 Lobster and Crab Legs

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Chicken with Corn SoupFried Crispy Whole Chicken

Honey Walnut ShrimpSalt & Pepper Pork Chop w/ Tofu

Steamed Fish Filet w/ Ginger OnionShanghai Cabbage w/ Meat Sauce

Beef Noodle w/ VeggiesSteamed Rice

377-5555 or 377-5566Lungfunghawaii.com • Open Daily 11am-9pm5724 Kalanianaole Hwy • Niu Valley Shopping Ctr.LOTS OF FREE PARKING | Dine-in/Take-out available daily.

*with 1 reg. priced entree.Cannot combine with other discounts or specials

Special Economy Holiday Menu$138 for 10 people

Dine-in/Take-out available.Cannot combine with other discounts or specials

HoneyWalnut Shrimp $7.95

HoneyWalnut Shrimp $7.95

(reg $13.95)(reg $13.95)

Best “Japanese Style”Shabu Shabu in Hawaii

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

Shabu Shabu or any Sukiyaki Setfeaturing our special sukiyaki sauce. Exp. 11/29/12

Shabu Shabu or any Sukiyaki Setfeaturing our special sukiyaki sauce. Exp. 11/29/12

10 Gift CertificateReceive a FREE

from Kobewith the purchase of

each $50 Gift Certificate.Offer expires December 25, 2012

1841 Ala Moana Blvd.Between Ilikai & Hilton Hawaiian Village

941-4444Dinner served from 5:30 nightly • Valet parking available

$

Coupon Required.Exp:11/29/12.

Open Daily 8am - 6:30pm1637 Kapiolani Blvd.

(Across from Pan Am Bldg.)www.tropical-tribe.com

366-8226

Grand Opening • Under New Management!

Steamed or Fried Rice • Tofu Soup or Hot & Sour SoupEgg Roll or Salad • Half Lobster (garlic or black bean)

Choice of Entrée (chicken, beef, pork or veggie)Dessert of the Day

Dine in only from 5-9:30PM$1699

1110 McCully St (corner of McCully & Young)Open daily 10:30AM-9:30PM

Reservations receive 10% OFF! Take out orders receive 15% OFF!

946-8833 or 230-6886 WE DELIVER! $30 min. purchase/up to 4 miles

Authentic Korean Cuisine

10% OFFOur Whole Menu!

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BYOB


When the open light turnson at The Fat Greek,customers (in person

and on the phone) are ready togive their orders.

Known for its authentic Greekfood with a Mediterranean twist,The Fat Greek features originalrecipes that are fresh, healthy andflavorful. Since opening its firstlocation in Kaimuki in 2007, thepopular eatery has expanded toWaikiki, Ala Moana and now toits newest home in Kailua whichopened in the summer.Additional restaurants areplanned for Mililani, Kapolei,Ewa Beach and the North Shore.

“People are wanting morehealthy food, and Greek food isknown to be healthy and fresh,”says restaurant co-founderFrancois Provenza. Originallyfrom France, Provenza worked inthe fashion industry in Londonbefore moving to Hawaii in the1980s. He says he decided to gointo the food business because heliked the challenge and noticed amarket for Greek food in Hawaii.He spent three years researchingGreek food, and partnered withson Oliver Bengough to becomeco-founders of The Fat Greek.Bengough also is an entrepreneurin the media, film, music andentertainment business, andrecently launched Cinemoi,channel 259 on Direct TV.

The Fat Greek offers a greatselection of appetizers, salads,wraps and entrees. A must-try isRoyal Platter ($38, serves twopeople), which is an assortmentof its top sellers, including fourmarinated and grilled NewZealand chops, eight deliciousjumbo garlic shrimp, hummus,garlic fries, Greek salad, pita andbaklava.

Also popular is TavernaShrimp ($16) consisting ofjumbo sauteed garlic shrimp in aflavorful cooked-to-order sauce

of fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic,crushed red peppers and fetasauce, and served with basmatirice or penne pasta and housesalad.

For appetizers, try Stuffed

Sweet Peppers ($7) made withoven-roasted sweet mini red andyellow peppers that are filledwith sauteed shallots, garlic andfeta cheese, and served with pitabread. And new on the menu is

THE FAT GREEK

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Taverna Shrimp ($16)Mediterranean Crab Cake

($16 entree, $8 appetizer)Head Chef Cole Caires with

Taverna Shrimp

Lawrence Tabudlo photos

835 Keeaumoku St. #I-101B • 944-0088SUN-THURS 11AM-10PM • FRI-SAT 11AM-MIDNIGHT

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other offers, discounts or Hot Deals.Exp. 12/15/12.

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

NOW SERVING OKAZUYA 5am-1pm Daily

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Last week, Dining Out listed thewrong operating hours for TropicalTribe. Our mistake, Tropical Tribe is

open daily from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Also,the photo in the Ethnic Fave's featureshould have been credited to AdrianaTorres.

Mediterranean Crab Cake ($16 entree, $8 appetizer)packed with a variety of Mediterranean spices andtopped with a homemade aioli sauce.

Dine-in customers also can enjoy BYOB with no cork-age fee. And at the Kaimuki location, work is in progressto extend its space next door for a wine bar to be open inthe near future.

Stuffed Sweet Peppers ($7)

YAKINIKUMILLION

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

Serving Hawaii Since 1989

(behind Walmart)

(11am - 2pm)for LUNCH

$595DINE-IN

take-out...$6.95

Million Naeng Myuntopped with Kalbi & Meat Jun

$1595only

SPICY FRIED SMALLOctopus

Hand crafted pizza baked in our wood fire oven

Ward Center(next to Ryan’s Grill) 375-1200www.infernospizzahawaii.com

Featuring HawaiianIslands BrewingCompany beer.Buy a souvenirglass pint for $5,Fill with $3 beerson day ofpurchase offers expire 11/29/12 ✁

Daily Lunch Buffet - $1299 11:30am-2:30pmOpen Daily 11:30am - 10pm

1138 Smith St. (corner of Smith/Pauahi)www.adegahi.com

$15 per person

for a sampling of authentic Portuguese dishes from our chefRegular menu, beer & cocktails also available

Reservations RecommendedSorry, we cannot accept Hot Deals or any other discounts/coupons at this event.

Saturday, December 1st


There seems to be aRenaissance happening inthe world of food on Oahu

these days — and it’s somethingthat should make non meat-eaters … well, happy.

More and more eateries thesedays are finding that their vege-tarian dishes are becoming quitepopular, as customers are choos-ing to forgo or cut down on eat-ing meat in pursuit of a healthierdiet.

At Happy Day ChineseRestaurant, owner Lisa Lumadmits to noticing the trend, andis more than happy to recom-mend two dishes to Dining Out

readers.Jai ($9.95), also known

as monk’s food, which istypically eaten in obser-vance of Chinese NewYear, is delightfully satis-fying any time of year.Completely vegetarian andchock-full of all those good-for-you vegetables, it’s a deliciousconcoction of long rice, beancurd, carrots, black and goldenmushrooms, black fungus,Chinese peas, won bok, tofu skinand more. It’s so flavorful,there’s no need to wait for thenew year to celebrate this tradi-tional dish.

In addition, Lum says MixedVegetables with Two Mushrooms($9.95) is a big hit with vegetari-ans. The crisp-tender vegetables— choi sum, broccoli, won bok,Chinese peas, baby corn and car-rots — are stir-fried with blackand straw mushrooms in a lightsauce. This dish is typically pre-pared with oyster sauce, but notto worry. Lum says to just askand they’ll use a shoyu-basedsauce instead.

So take advantage of the grow-ing popularity of vegetarian cui-sine, and make sure to appreciaterestaurants like Happy Day thatwill prepare dishes to accommo-date your tastes and dietaryneeds with a smile.

Always gracious, Lum says itbest: “Thank you to all of ourcustomers. Come back again!”

Contact Terri Hefner at [email protected]

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Terri Hefner

It seems that gravy is ever-popular on Thanksgiving andthroughout the New Year.

Continuing on this gravy train Ipresent one of Hawaii’s mostpopular known dishes, which, ofcourse, is oozing with gravy.Loco Moco Drive-Inn offers ahomemade take on the locomoco.

Staying away from gravy pow-ders or any ingredients thatinclude MSG, Loco Moco Drive-Inn’s Loco Moco ($7.95) is madewith in-house gravy preparedfrom a chicken and vegetablebroth.

“We use a whole pot of chick-

en and vegetables and boil it forabout three hours straight tocome up with a portion of ourbroth and soup. We then use thatto come up with our gravy,” saysLoco Moco Drive-Inn managerMike Zhu.

The restaurant’s hamburgerpatties also are made fromscratch and in-house ingredients.

When brothers Mike andSheng Zhu took over theMoanalua Shopping Center LocoMoco Drive-Inn location twoyears ago, they wanted to con-centrate on island barbecuefavorites.

“We give out big portions for

reasonable prices. We have sucha variety of selections. Myfavorite is the short ribs, whichcomes with two scoops of riceand mac salad,” says Mike.

Another increasingly popularfavorite at Loco Moco Drive-Innis Fried Chicken withMushrooms ($8.25).

Showered with gravy

LOCO MOCODRIVE-INN

WHEREMoanalua Shopping Center930 Valkenburgh St.

CALL423.8228

HOURSOpen daily, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

Loco Moco ($7.95)Nathalie Walkerfile photo

Happy Day ChineseRestaurant

WHERE3553 Waialae Ave.

CALL738.8666

HOURSOpen daily, 8 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

Jai ($9.95) | Nathalie Walker photo

Locating a good place for pupusis a mission worth taking part.How you decide which to

patron is up to you and recommenda-tions can come from anywhere. Even here, of all places. One sure way to eliminatesome of the guess work is to follow the crowds. It’s not scientific, but it works. Onesuch popular place is Gyu-Kaku at Windward Mall, which has seen a rise of 25 per-cent in customers from last year. The Japanese restaurant with a local flair offers upa myriad of appetizers, or main entrees used as appetizers, to keep the first-timediner or experienced eater satisfied.

A good way to start is with Crispy Smoked Pork Tacos ($4.25, $3.75 happyhour). The pork is slow smoked daily and placd into fried won ton skins. The miniAsian taco is then layered with a yuzu pico de gallo and topped with a misoyakireduction sauce.

If you’re not very familiar with Japanese cuisine,but still need something tasty and quick, GarlicChicken Wings ($8.95) may be just want you want.Tender wings are lightly dusted in flour and deep-fried till crispy. The bird is then tossed with aKorean/Thai sauce that has a tangy, garlic flavorwith just a hint of heat.

There is not likely four better words in the world ofpupus than Kobe Trip Tip Steak ($13.95, $11.95happy hour). Four ounces of hand-sliced Kobe beefis served ready to grill. A quick minute on both sidesresults in the soft, tender appetizer that just drips withflavor. Add the coarse Japanese sea salt and enjoy.

With a nod to the holidays and the recognition thatpupus can easily be found on the dessert menu,

Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake($8.95) is a good way to liter-ally get your cake and eat ittoo. The shareable bundt cakeis topped with ginger spicedwhipped cream and servedwith a caramel swirl icecream created byTropolicious just for theoccassion. Since it is the hol-iday season, treat yourself— begin with the cake.

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923.2311 ~ COMPLIMENTARY PARKING

2199 Kalia Rd. Honolulu

www.halekulani.com

$1 OFFAny Breadpurchases over $4

Must present coupon • exp. 11/29/12

DAILY BREAD SPECIALSMONDAY Ciabatta TUESDAY Rustic Kalamata Olive Bread WEDNESDAY Sundried Tomato CheesebreadTHURSDAY Foccacia DereccoFRIDAY Walnut RaisinSATURDAY Hamakua Farms Mushroom BreadSUNDAY Buckwheat Fig

“All Natural no added chemicals”

988-43102752 Woodlawn Dr. • Manoa Marketplace

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

801 Dillingham Blvd.(next to Costco Iwilei)

Honolulu, Hawaii 96817

Waipahu Shopping Plaza94-300 Farrington Hwy., Suite F-1

Waipahu, Hawaii 96797

www.maxschicken.com 951-MAXS (6297)

Max’s Holiday Pack$59.00 Take-out only.

Includes: Whole Fried Chicken, Max’s Paella(seasonal) and your choice of Full Crispy

Pata or Large Kare-Kare.

AvailNov. 19th

thru Jan. 6thFREEMax’s Eco Bag

w/Holiday Pack purchase

735-5544449 KAPAHULU AVE., STE 101

www.HeeHingHawaii.com

49TH ANNIVERSARY MENU FOR FOURChinese Chicken Salad • Wintermelon Goji

Berry Soup • Hong Kong Crisp Chicken Sizzling French Style Steak • Sauteed Fish Fillet with Ginger Scallions • Garlic Baby

Island Bok Choy

$4.95 MAINE LOBSTER, 16oz.**with purchase of 3 regular price entrees

HOLIDAY CELEBRATION SANTA'S 2012 PARTY MENU

Chinese Chicken Salad • Wintermelon Goji Berry Soup • Hong Kong Crisp Chicken

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Garlic Baby Island Bok Choy • Braised E Mein

$149 Table of 10 (reg. $199)**Limit one table per day.

49TH ANNIVERSARY MENU FOR TEN

$49 Table of 4 (reg. $65)**Limit one table per day.

Mandarin Potstickers Salad · Golden Mushroom Scallop SoupHong Kong Crisp Chicken · Ginger Scallion Maine LobsterShanghai Garlic Honey Ribs · Beef and Fresh Asparagus

Peipa Golden Tofu · Mango Tapioca Dessert$239 Table of Ten GIFT CARD OFFER

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Gyu-Kakugoes big onappetizers

GYU-KAKU

WHERE46-056 Kamehameha Hwy.#F1, Kaneohe

CALL744.2157

HOURSOpen daily at 11 a.m., last din-ner seating at 11 p.m. Mondaythrough Thursday and midnightFriday and Saturday

Right Crispy Smoked Pork Tacos($4.25, $3.75 happy hour)

Above rightPumpkinSpice BundtCake ($8.95)

NathalieWalker photos

KITCHEN INSIDER

Who or what inspiresyou as a chef/manager/owner? My dad inspiresme. Both my parents usedto work, but my dad wasthe first to come home, sohe made dinner for thefamily every night. Don’tget me wrong, mom was agreat cook, too! My momwould prep things neededfor the evening’s dinner,and my dad would comehome and start cooking!Whatever he made wouldcome out so ono!

If you could serve food toa celebrity, who would itbe and why? What dishwould you serve?Barry Sanders. I wouldlike to know why hewalked away from foot-

ball at his prime. He wasa great running back, andI feel he could haveplayed at least five moreyears. I would serve himour Emperor Steak,which is a 12-ounce cen-ter-cut sirloin.

What is your favoritedish on the menu? Why?Definitely the KobeJumbo. This dish show-cases the best Kobe has tooffer! It starts off with theshrimp appetizer and tep-pan vegetables, twoTristan lobster tails, NovaScotia scallops, filetmignon and all the whiterice you can eat! Whatmore could you ask for?

Is there a dish that you

create that’s not on yourmenu, but availableupon request? Actually,you can order virtuallyany combination from theitems on our menu. We

have had teri chicken/lob-ster and 10-ounce rib-eye/lobster combinations.Whatever your heartdesires. Just ask your serv-er about the prices.

Kobe JapaneseSteak House

1841 Ala Moana Blvd. | 941.4444Lounge opens at 5 p.m.Dinner is served daily, 5:30-10 p.m.

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Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes atyour favorite restaurant? Well, much credit goesto the many chefs, owners and managers who

work diligently day in and day out to make sureHawaii’s diners have a top-notch dining experience.

This week, Dining Out gets the inside scoops fromKobe Japanese Steak House’s head chef LesterNishida, who gives us a little taste of Kobe and sharesjust what fuels his culinary drive.

Name Lester Nishida Title Head Chef

Training/Education On-the-job training and still learning

841-0931Kam Shopping Center

Open 6am Daily

Available for a limited time thru

January 2013

EARLY BIRD SPECIALSMonday thru Thursday

Breakfast 6-7am • Dinner 2-6pm

2 breakfast & 2 dinner dishes featured weeklySpecials may be different than dishes shown.

Try our specially priced featured dishes-of-the-week, during our early bird hours only.

Starting11/19

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BYOB

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By Jaimie Kim

It’s hard to find a multiple-course menu without dollarsigns overshadowing the

experience. But the husband-and-wife duo at Kit n Kitchenturn foodie fantasy into reality,and you’ll feel right at home.

“We are like a family; I’malways here. It’s family dining,”shares owner and namesake KitYiu.

The restaurant has been inbusiness for 11 years, and Yiucontinues to draw inspirationfrom his upbringing to createEurasian dishes. Since he wasborn and raised in Hong Kong,where Chinese and British fla-vors meld together, and trainedin Japan, his dishes reflect touch-es of both continents.

The Four Course Menu($20.95 per set) is a constant

favorite for customers. And ifyou’re looking to unwind after along day, wine pairings are avail-able for an additional $10 (threeglasses of 3-ounce servings).

The third course invites restau-

rant goers to make a selectionfrom nine enticing options. Yiu,however, recommends GrilledBeef Chimichurri. Chimichurri, asauce that originates fromArgentina, includes parsley, gar-

lic, mild peppers and olive oil. Itis spread on top of the grilledbeef, adding a mild spiciness.The dish is served with yourchoice of rice or spaghetti.

If you’re looking to just orderan entree, make the right deci-sion and ask for Osso BuccoMilanese ($16.95), which is fea-tured on the restaurant’s housespecials menu. The grass-fedbeef from Maui is braised inRoma Tomato, fresh vegetablesand herbs, and also is served overrice or spaghetti.

And if you find yourself hun-gry late at night, but don’t wantto have to resort to drive-thru, therestaurant is open until midnightseven days a week.

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KIT N KITCHEN

WHERE1010 University Ave., Honolulu

CALL942.7622

HOURSMonday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; 5 p.m.-midnightSaturday-Sunday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; 5 p.m.-midnight

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Grilled Beef Chimichurri (part of TheFour Course Menu, $20.95)

Osso Bucco Milanese ($16.95)

Nathalie Walker photos

Endless possibilities at Kit n Kitchen

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fter a brief absence, the familiarwaves of flavor are rolling in yetagain with the Surf Lanai’s gour-

met Sunday Brunch at The RoyalHawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort.

With the iconic “pink palace” serving asa backdrop and gentle breezes passingthrough the open-air setting, diners take inthe sights and sounds emanating from theglittering ocean and golden sands ofWaikiki Beach while enjoying a host oftantalizing creations that make up the ele-gant buffet. Visitors from around theworld have flocked to the picturesquelocale to enjoy the Sunday feast, and localresidents are encouraged to make the shorttrip into Waikiki for a flavorful foray.

“It’s probably the nicest setting you canget in Waikiki, and we really want to getthe local customers back to try ourbrunch,” says Surf Lanai restaurant man-ager Ricky Hamasaki. “With the ocean-front setting and Diamond Head view, it’sa wonderful atmosphere and you can’t gowrong with the price. It’s a great deal.”

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday,customers can fill their plates with a widerange of Pacific Rim cuisine with anisland-style flair for $68 per person, and$34 for children age 5 to 12. The buffet


The Royal Hawaiian2259 Kalakaua Ave.

Honolulu

921.4600

Sunday Brunch Buffet served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Sous Chef Kevin Nakata, Sushi Chef NorimitsuWada and Restaurant Manager Ricky Hamasaki

The sweetest of desserts


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features longstanding favorites includingRoasted Suckling Pig with Steamed BaoBuns and Dry Aged Prime Rib. A sushibar treats diners to beautiful and tastycreations from sushi chef NorimitsuWada, and an elegant cold seafood dis-play — that features hand-carved icesculptures created at the resort by one ofthe skilled chefs — serves up localfavorites such as Chilled Prawns, CrabClaws, Ahi and Salmon Sashimi and AhiPoke.

“As much as possible we use local pro-duce and ingredients, such as greens fromthe Big Island, as well as local fish — it’sbringing that homestyle local flair, buttaking it to the next level,” says sous chefKevin Nakata. “We feature a lot of Asianinfluences as well, especially with therecent popularity of Asian street food, butwe also include some classic European-style dishes, so we really run through awide range of cooking styles. We elevatethe presentation and quality to reflect thehotel itself.”

In addition to a constantly changingassortment of entrees and offeringsselected and created by Nakata and hishighly skilled staff, the buffet also fea-tures regular favorites including pastries

and other baked delights, a stunningisland fruit selection, an omelet and eggstation with all the toppings and fillingsone could think of and, of course, a waf-fle station complete with all the fixings.

For dessert, the hotel’s bake shop pro-vides a swath of colorful, tasty treatsincluding Pink Haupia Lollipops, BreadPudding, Marshmallows and Fruit, andall sorts of cakes and pies. Handcraftedcocktails and refreshing drinks are avail-able from the nearby Mai Tai Bar, includ-ing the flavorful Mai Tais made fromfreshly squeezed juices.

“The desserts from our bake shop aredone so well, they’re unbelievably deli-cious,” Hamasaki says. “And, add in thisocean view of Diamond Head and ouravailable beachfront cabanas. What betterplace to have brunch?”

To sweeten the deal even further, com-plimentary parking is available for up tofour hours, both in the Sheraton Waikikigarage as well as with the resort’s valetparking service.

“Everybody needs to try it, it’s a reallywell-rounded buffet,” says Hamasaki.“You can’t go wrong, and you definitelyget your money’s worth. And, with theparking included, why not give it a try?”

A scrumptious seafood spread

Must-try Surf Lanai treats

Assorted Poke and Sushi

Sushi from the sushi bar

One of the joys offollowing Hawaii’sfood trends —

besides eating, of course— is to “sea” new restau-rant concepts wash ashore.The latest craze, which issure to reel in the entirefamily, involves seafood,seafood and more seafood.In fact, according to Crab

City owner and chef JJLuangkhot, it’s a picnicunder the sea!

Crab City opened in Julyjust a few steps away fromLuangkhot’s well-knowneatery, JJ Bistro & FrenchPastry. The idea was to cre-ate a southern-style seafoodboil restaurant reminiscentof the ones that have

popped up across the states.“I believe the original con-cept is from Louisiana,” hesays. “So we tried to bringsomething new to theIslands. Since we are inHawaii, we have a greatatmosphere with the beach,so we should have morelive seafood.”

Patrons get ready to

embark on a delicious voy-age as they enter the festiverestaurant decked out inwashed up fishing nets andsurf boards. The real funbegins as they settle intotables set up with nothingbut white disposable tablecloths. That’s right — noplates, knives or forks. Theonly utensils required arehands and a seafood cracker,perfect for bringing beauti-ful crab meat out of its shell.

Then diners sink deeperinto a sea world of eats byselecting fresh seafood —Maine lobster, Dungenesscrab, king crab and bluecrab among others — aswell as side dishes. The onlything left to do is dive in.

What sets Crab Cityapart from other seafoodboil spots is its sassysauces, which explode withtexture and flavor thanks tothe loads of fresh herbs andspices that go into them.

Choose from Garlic Butter,Lemon Garlic Butter orCajun Style, then cus-tomize the heat level.Unlike a typical oilyseafood sauce,Luangkhot’s varieties arethick with ingredients. Hesuggests enjoying them onthe side so customers candip away with pleasure.

The most popular itemsare Crab City SpecialCombos, in which Lobster($48), Dungeness Crab($48) or Snow crab ($38)is boiled with a generousmix of crawfish, shrimp,mussels and clams. Theyare great for sharing withthe whole family, and dur-ing the holidays, diners canorder an extra portion ofthe main seafood (crab orlobster) for half price withany combo order.

Crab City patrons alsowill receive a 15 percentdiscount toward any dessertfrom JJ Bistro & FrenchPastry throughout the hol-iday season, so you canend your feast on a sweetnote. Be sure to tryLuangkhot’s ChristmasLog cake ($35, 8 inch;$45, 12 inch; $55, 18inch; $65, 24 inch),which is perfect for largegroups and parties.

Before Ali Cartesends you fishing, hereare a few tips: Tie backany long hair, secureyour bib tightly andmost importantly, havefun making a mess atthe table. After all,

nowhere else can you getaway with bad table man-ners and feverish devour-ing, which only makes thefood taste better!


CRAB CITY

WHERE3441 Waialae Ave.,Honolulu

CALL780.3115626.5368

HOURSDaily, 11 a.m.-midnight

1 Dungeness Crab Combo($48) 2 Christmas Log Cake ($35, 8inch; $45, 12 inch; $55, 18inch; $65, 24 inch) 3 Salt and Pepper Shrimp($9.99)

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Indulge your passions for culture, fine wine and gourmet food at the breathtaking Four SeasonsResort Maui. As part of the Unforgettable Events series, violinist Elizabeth Pitcairn will beplaying the legendary 1720 "Red Mendelssohn" Stradivarius. This intimate event features winesby Opus One Winery and a gourmet dinner created by Master Chef Roger Stettler.

Ocean View Room,Private Concert andDinner $795 per person

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With its extensive, variedmenu, Anytime Cafe reallyis a reliable place to dine

anytime, no matter what you may becraving. With a range of influencesspanning Italy and Hong Kong, therestaurant offers just the right dish foranybody, anytime.

“Some customers come once ortwice a week. And some come almostevery day,” says Cindy Wong, who co-owns the restaurant with husband Ken.

“We have Italian food like risotto,spaghetti and pizza, as well as localfavorites like the oxtail soup and theloco moco,” she says.

One of the restaurant’s most popu-lar dishes is Shrimp Wonton Noodlein Broth ($7.95), made with HongKong-style noodles and large shrimpwrapped in a thin wonton shell and allswimming in a special, house-made

broth.“Many customers say that our won-

ton noodles are the best they’ve had,”Wong adds.

Another customer favorite is BakedPork Chop with Fried Rice ($12.95),which is served with garlic bread and asoup or salad.

In addition to its regular menuitems, Anytime Cafe also carries a newlist of specials every few months.Currently, specials being offeredinclude Trio Shrimp Spaghetti($15.95), which features tiger shrimp,bay shrimp and a large, head-onshrimp stuffed with crab meat, allbathed in a tasty, aromatic white trufflesauce imported from Italy.

“People love this dish,” Wong says.“A lot of times we have whole tablesorder this one dish.”

Another special is Shrimp Spaghetti

Anytime Cafe co-owners Cindy andKen Wong came up with the idea fortheir eclectic eatery from their own

dining experiences.“The idea is we

want this place to begood for families,’Cindy says. “For exam-ple, my son, every timewe eat out, he wantsto get pizza, but some-times we are tired ofthat. But at this kindof cafe, the parentscan get what they wantto eat and the kidscan eat what theywant.”

Anytime Cafe pro-vides the solution tothat type of disagree-ment by offering sucha wide, varied menu,there is sure to besomething for every-one in your group.

“This kind of cafe is very popular in Hong Kong,” Cindy explains.“Everywhere you go, in every shopping center, you can find thistype of place with various types of food.”

Specializing in Italian, Hong Kong-style and local dishes,Anytime Cafe makes sure that it offers the best of all of its vari-ous types of foods. From importing ingredients like risotto andtruffle sauce from Italy to travelling to Hong Kong for ideas, theWongs go to great lengths to maintain their high-quality cuisine.

“We want to have the same quality as a fine dining restaurantwith lower prices,” Cindy says.

Anytime CafeMarket City Shopping Center2919 Kapiolani Blvd.

735.3888

Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-midnightSaturdays, 8 a.m.-midnightSundays,8 a.m.-10 p.m.


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Owner Cindy Wong with Trio ShrimpSpaghetti

Shrimp Wonton Noodle in Broth ($7.95) | Lawrence Tabudlo photos

Trio Shrimp Spaghetti($15.95)

with Thai Curry Sauce ($12.95), an interesting combination of Thai-style curry with mushrooms, bell pepper, onion and sweet basil servedover pasta. It doesn’t seem like it should work, but it does.

“This recipe comes from my girlfriend who is from Thailand, andshe taught me how to make it,” Wong explains. “It’s really good, andvery flavorful. Once you try it, you will love it.”

And Osso Bucco ($15.95) is another special item not to be missed.The dish features a braised veal shank bathed in a red wine and tomatosauce and served over pasta.

Wong says that customers should also stay tuned for a forthcominglist of Christmas and New Years specials.

To gather ideas for menu additions, the Wongs occasionally ventureto Hong Kong for some culinary inspiration.

“I went back to Hong Kong in March and came back with moreideas and ingredients,” Wong says.

Within the next few months, Anytime Cafe also is looking to start apromotion called Green Monday — which will provide customerswith a discount on vegetarian dishes on Monday — a concept that ispopular in Hong Kong.

Contact Christina O’Connor at [email protected]

By Alana Folen

From its family to yours,Asahi Grill opens itsdoors to locals and

tourists alike who crave ataste of the Islands. SinceFebruary 2007, this renownedrestaurant on Ward Avenuehas treated everyone likeohana and continues to do sothanks to its friendly andaccommodating staff, alongwith its top-notch comfortfood available for breakfast,lunch and dinner. Famous forits Oxtail Soup, Asahi Grillcontinues to serve up manyfavorites from KapiolaniCoffee Shop, where

many restaurant staff previ-ously worked.

According to managerVictoria Sayno, Asahi Grillhas a diverse customer basethat ranges from aunty anduncle who live down the streetto visitors from Japan, Taiwanand the Mainland.

“There’s something on themenu that appeals to justabout everyone,” Sayno says.“Besides the Oxtail Soup, wehave many customers whojust love the Butterfish. It’svery popular.”

Priced at $13.95 duringlunch, this entree features but-terfish (black cod) marinated

in Asahi Grill’s veryown miso sauce,

rice, miso soup, tsukemonoand your choice of mac ortossed salad. Fried Rice canbe requested for an additional$2, or opt for kim chee or lupcheong fried rice for $2.50more.

For dinner, Butterfish isserved as a teishoku dinner set($15.95), which presentspatrons with a complete mealof two pieces of tender fish,tofu, tossed greens, tsukemono,fish soup and a bowl of rice.

Another constant staple forlunch or dinner is AsahiGrill’s Shrimp Tempura Curry($11.25), which showcasesfour pieces of shrimp tempuradeep-fried to perfection andaccented with a savory home-made curry sauce over a heap-ing portion of rice. All thisalso is accompanied by macor tossed salad.

So, the next time you are indire need of local must-haves,make Asahi Grill your restau-rant of choice — there is a lotto fill up on.

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ASAHI GRILL

WHERE 515 Ward Ave., Honolulu

CALL 593.2800

HOURS Sunday-Thursday, 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m.

Friday-Saturday, 6:30 a.m.-11 p.m.

Shrimp Tempura Curry ($11.25) ButterfishTeishoku Set ($15.95) | Leah Friel photos

Above Baked Pork Chop with Fried Rice($12.95) Right Osso Bucco ($15.95)Below Shrimp Spaghetti with Thai CurrySauce ($12.95)


around. While I’m crazy for Max’s FriedChicken, Kare-Kare, Chicken Adobo andBuko Pandan, every now and then I needsome Chicken Sisig to liven things up.This signature Filipino dish ($9.75) fea-tures diced Max’s chicken and liver, sea-soned just right and mixed with celery,onions and pepper. It’s served on a siz-zling plate and is a Max’s favorite.

So, put a brake on the holiday rush andfrenzy, and take time to enjoy a taste ofMax’s of Manila.

Max’s of Manila 801 Dillingham Blvd.

(also located in Waipahu Shopping Plaza)

951.6297

Paesano Ristorante ItalianoMake it a romantic moment to remem-

ber at Paesano Ristorante Italiano.Conveniently located within Manoa

Marketplace and Waimalu PlazaShopping Center, this renowned hot spotsets the mood for an unforgettable mealwith more than 80 pasta creations alone,and that’s not including the many appetiz-ers and other classic Italian entrees avail-able such as Cioppino and SauteedChicken Livers.

A highly requested starter, SauteedChicken Livers costs $11.90 and presentsyou with morsels of chicken livers sauteedwith garlic and olive oil, thus resulting inan explosion of flavor. Shredded onionstop the dish, which also is served with aside of pickled vegetables.

“Liver is an acquired taste for some, butyou’d be surprised as to how many peoplerequest this dish. They come here espe-cially for our liver,” says Ming Lam,assistant manager at Paesano Manoa.

Available for lunch and dinner, SauteedChicken Livers is only available at theManoa restaurant, making it a uniquecommodity.

“Customers can ask for it to be spicy,

and we’ll meet their request,” Lam adds,noting that he prefers liver with a kick ofspice.

Whether or not your palate takes to thisparticular entree — trust me — you’ll bea lover of liver after this!

Paesano Ristorante ItalianoManoa Marketplace

2752 Woodlawn Drive988.5923

Shiro’s Saimin HavenGo back in time to the 1960s and you’ll

realize that Shiro’s Saimin Haven was justas popular back then as it is today. Nexttime you’re in Aiea, make a stop atWaimalu Shopping Center and experienceShiro’s take on local delights. Of course,saimin is the big draw here, and with morethan 65 saimin options to choose from,there’s always something new to temptyour taste buds.

And while it’s the week to live off ofliver, why not sample Shiro’s Liver with

Bacon and Grilled Onions ($9.60).“A lot of restaurants don't serve liver

anymore, so a lot of locals come here toget it,” says Shiro’s vice president AaronLee.

Yes, Shiro’s is the place to get yourliver fix, as this dish presents a nice slabof beef liver coated with flour and grilled,finally topped with strips of bacon andonions. Two scoops of rice and a medleyof mixed vegetables accompany the dish.This local favorite also is seasoned withsalt and pepper, and Lee recommendsadding ketchup for additional taste.

“Growing up, my mom would serveliver all the time,” he shares. “A lot of ourold-time customers like it, but for thosewho are not fans of liver, we have manyother things on the menu.”

Shiro's Saimin HavenWaimalu Shopping Center98-020 Kamehameha Hwy.

488.8824

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FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:Shiro’s Liver with Baconand Grilled Onions($9.60); Shiro’s is locatedin Waimalu ShoppingCenter; Paesano Manoaassistant manager MingLam; Paesano’s SauteedChicken Livers ($11.90)

That’sENTERTAINMENT

AT CHAI’S ISLAND BISTRO | ALOHA TOWER MARKETPLACE

Chai’s Island Bistrodeserves a standing ova-tion for its spectacular

Pacific Rim cuisine, and celebrityowner and chef ChaiChaowasaree also knows how torender a round of applause fromhis guests — not only for hisaward-winning fare, but also forbringing in some ofHawaii’s top entertainersto perform at his AlohaTower Marketplacerestaurant.

Na Hoku Hanohanoaward-winner DannyCouch is set to take thestage every Saturdayevening at 7 p.m. Bestknown for his hit song,These Islands, which cap-tivated the world as thetheme song for the 1998Miss Universe Pageant,Couch has been perfect-ing his heavenly voicesince the age of 12.

“Danny is one of themost personable enter-tainers that I know. He’ssuper friendly and alwayssays hello to guests,”Chaowasaree says. “Youcan request any song andhe will sing it for you. Andbe sure to request thesong These Islands. Inever tire of it and the

song says so much about who weare.”

Throughout the years as aacclaimed vocalist, Couch alsohas had the privilege of perform-ing for such stars as FrankSinatra, Barbra Streisand,Englebert Humperdinck andmore.

BY ALANA FOLEN

(Leah Friel file photos)

Brazil native Andre Alves de Moraesopened Tropical Tribe, a brightly coloredfood truck located on Kapiolani Boulevard(across from Papa John’s and 24 HourFitness), with the purpose of bringing whathe calls high-quality acai to the Islands.Alves de Moraes imports acai directly fromBrazil in order to provide his customerswith the most authentic product available.The Classic Tribe Bowl ($7 regular, $8.50large) is one of Tropical Tribe’s most popu-lar items, along with The Tupi Tribe ($6), arefreshing shake featuring Yerba Mate tea,guarana and acai. Guarana, a natural ener-gy and focus enhancer, also is importedespecially for Tropical Tribe. For more infor-mation on Tropical Tribe and hours of oper-ation, call 366.8226

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The Tropical Tribe Bowl($8 regular, $9.50

large)

The Classic Tribe Bowl($7 regular, $8.50 large)

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Danny Couch serenades the crowd Saturdaysat Chai’s Island Bistro. Photo Courtesy Chai’sIsland Bistro

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*Restaurant Price: Vic Pac $9.38. Prices slightly higher at Zippy’s Kahului. Offer valid through 12/31/12 for Vic Pac. Cannot be combined with any other promotional offers, coupons or discount cards. While supplies last. Sorry, no substitutions. Other restrictions may apply.

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Thanksgiving SpecialNovember 22-25, 2012

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MerryChristmas!

Dinner Buffet MenuAsian Chicken Salad with Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette / Tofu Watercress Saladwith Takuan, Taegu and Toasted Garlic Shoyu Dressing Vegetable Crudités /

Potato Salad / Fish & Tako Poke / Seasonal Fruits Roast Prime Rib of Beef / Shrimp & Vegetable Tempura

Shichimi Garlic Chicken / Island Style Steamed FishSteamed Rice / Garlic Mashed Potatoes / Vegetable Chow Mein Noodles

Assorted Cakes & Pies / Macadamia Nut Tarts / Brownies Pagoda’s Signature Cinnamon White Chocolate Bread Pudding

Frank De Lima’sHoliday Show & DinnerFriday, December 14, 2012• Pagoda Hotel C’est SiBon Ballroom• Doors Open: 5:30pm Dinner: 5:45-7:00pm• Show Time Starts at 7:30pm till 8:30pm• Adults: $50 - Children: $30 (5-8)• For Reservations #948-8370

2012

Breakfast: Daily 6:30am-1pm Lunch Service: Mon-Fri 11:00am-2:00pm

Brunch Buffet: Sat & Sun 10:00am-2:00pm Dinner Buffet: Wed-Sun 5:00pm-9:30pm

1525 Rycroft Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96814Phone: (808) 948-8370 • www.pagodahawaii.com

Reserved Seating, Tickets Paid In Advance

Kissaten88 Piikoi St.593-1200

WHERE TO DINE

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

Anytime CafeMarket City Shopping Center2919 Kapiolani Blvd735-3888

CAFECanton Seafood Restaurant923 Keeaumoku St.955-3388

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

Hee Hing Restaurant 449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

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

Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine 590 Farrington Hwy.692-9880

CATERERSMakino Chaya98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

CHINESECamellia Buffet930 McCully St.951-0511 • 951-0611

BUFFET

Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant Ala Moana Center •1450 Ala Moana Blvd. 4th Floor - Ho’okipa Terrace947-8818

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Ave.738-8666

Little Village Noodle House1113 Smith St.545-3008

christmas day brunch buffet

december 25, 2012 • 9:00am ~ 1:30pm

adult, $80* children, $40* (6-12 years old)

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

Price does not include tax and gratuity. Prices, hours, and menu items are subject to change.

lighting up holidays,and taste buds too.


923 KEEAUMOKU ST.955-3388Best Cantonese Cuisine

OPEN DAILY:10am — midnight

Special HOLIDAY Menu $188

Reservations Today!Make

Your Take-O

ut

Availa

ble

Seafood with Fish Maw Soup ♦ Peking Duck (Whole)Live Lobster with Ginger & Onion ♦ Shrimp Walnuts with Mayonnaise

Tenderloin Steak with String Beans ♦ Crispy Garlic ChickenChinese Broccoli w/ Dried Fish ♦ Young Chow Style Fried Rice ♦ Dessert

$99, $239, $288 MENUS ALSO AVAILABLE

111 N. King St. near Maunakea

Chinese Chicken SaladHam & Scallop Soup • Peking Duck

Walnut Shrimp • Crispy Skin ChickenGinger & Onion Steamed Sea Bass

Boneless Chicken Cake Noodle • Rice Shredded Duck In Taro Basket

Chef’s Dessert of Day

RSVPToday!

Dim SumServed 7am Daily

$198Take-out Orders

Welcomed

$15.95 Complete Dinner

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

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL

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

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

New Hours 5:30 - 6:45pm

Mon-Fri 10am -5pmEmail us at

[email protected]

The Most Popular

Gift Boxed Cookies. All are

individually wrapped and finished

with a Holiday Touch. Boxes range

from $12.00 to $50.00 for the sets.

(Pre-orders are available

until Dec. 7th Friday).

Gift Cards & More......Panya Bakery & Bistro at Ala Moana Center

Tel: 597-8880

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 12/7/12

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

98-150 Kaonohi St. • Tel: 486-5100

*Menu and prices subject to change.*Menu and prices subject to change.*Dinner Menu Only.*Dinner Menu Only.

LUNCH: Monday – Friday $10.98Saturday & Sunday $18.98

DINNER: Monday – Friday $24.98Saturday & Sunday $26.98

CHILDREN 12 & UNDER4-5 feet 50% OFF3-4 feet 75% OFF3 feet & under FREE

Not combinable with other discounts. 55 or older w/ coupon & ID. No onlineor photo-copied coupons.One coupon per person. Discounts off regularadult price. Excluding Holidays. Expires 11/30/12.

SENIOR SPECIAL! 55+

One coupon per person. Must have valid ID. Not combinable with other discounts. Discounts off regular adult price. No online or photo-copied coupons.Must purchase beverage. Not valid on Holidays. Expires 11/30/12.

KAMA‘AINA SPECIAL!

20% OFFLUNCH & DINNER30% OFFLUNCH &

DINNER

98-150 Kaonohi St. • Tel: 486-5100

KAIMUKI3040 Waialae Ave.

734-0404Daily 11am-10pm

ALA MOANA CENTERMakai Market

949-2120Daily 11am-10pm

WAIKIKI1831 Ala Moana Blvd. #201

941-3444Daily 11am-10pm

1020 KEOLU DRIVE230-2300

NEWMENU ITEMS!

Visit OUR NEWEST LOCATION...

ENCHANTED LAKESHOPPING CENTER

THURS - SUN 11A - 2PNIGHTLY 5P - 9P

BYOBNO CORKAGE

FEE!

WHERE TO DINE

Henry Loui’s2850 Paa St.833-3728

Good To Grill888 Kapahulu Ave.734-7345

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

Big City DinerKailua 263-8880Kaimuki 738-8855Pearlridge East 487-8188Waipio 678-8868Ward Center 591-8891

Mandalay (The)1055 Alakea St.525-8585

Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant5724 Kalanianaole Hwy.377-5566

Maple Garden909 Isenberg Street941-6641

Asian Mix1234 South Beretania St.521-1688

FAMILY DININGAsahi Grill Ward515 Ward Ave.593-2800

Panda Cuisine641 Keeaumoku St.947-1688

ON ON At McCully1110 McCully St.(Corner of McCully & Young)946-8833 or 230-8866

JJ Bistro & French Pastry3447 Waialae Ave.739-0993

Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square, 524-1628

Royal Garden Chinese RestaurantAla Moana Hotel, 3rd Floor410 Atkinson Drive942-7788


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

*DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALL BEVERAGES WITH

THIS AD. EXP. 11/30/12.

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

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

Ph: 677-7744 www.acateredexperience.com

Full Service Catering for the Holidays!

SERVING LUNCH & DINNER • TAKE-OUT AVAILABLE

Proud recipient of:

KONA (808) 327-6776

KUKUI GROVE (808) 632-2450

LAHAINA (808) 661-0333

MAUI MALL (808) 873-7776

OAHU:ALA MOANA 942-9102

AINA HAINA 373-4033

EWA TOWN CENTER 683-1003

KANEOHE 247-9595

KAPAHULU 735-7700

KAPOLEI 674-4227

WAIAU 485-0227

WAIKELE 678-3180

WARD CENTER 591-5600

OUTER ISLANDS:

www.genkisushiusa.comOur Vegetarian Menu Items

13 Locations

Gift CardsAvailable 3447 Waialae Avenue 739-0993

jjfrenchpastry.com GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE

Open Christmas Eve & Day9am - 9pm

Serving Holiday4-Course Meal

Miniature Pastries$21 per

dozen

Buche de Noel(Yule Log)

• Chocolate/Chocolate• Chocolate/Raspberry• Chocolate/Mocha

8" $3512" $4018" $5524" $75

Holiday Cake Pkg.$80 (reg. $95)

7” Chocolate Pyramid plus any two 8” cakes (call for details)

Fruit Cake (1 Loaf) . . . . . . . . . . . .$7.95(2 Loaves) . . . . . . . . . $14.95

One coupon per order. Cannot be combined with other offers. Expires 12/5/12

Pearl Cityby Wal-Mart455-6805

Kahala Mall738-5696

(KOZO)

Moiliili 951-5696

(KOZO)

Keeaumokuby Wal-Mart946-5696

(KOZO)

Pearlridge483-6805

36 pcs.(Inari 12 pcs/

Futomaki 24 pcs)

Ala Moana CenterHo‘okipa Terrace 808.356.8300

Queens’ MarketPlace Waikoloa Beach Resort

808.443.5515

www.macaronigrill.com

‘Tis better to give and receive

For each $25 gift cardpurchased now through

December 31st,receive a complimentary

$5 bonus card.

Help us support the Hawaii Food Bank

When purchasing your gift cards, bring in a

non-perishable food donationfor the Hawaii Food Bank

and receive a special gift from

Romano’s Macaroni Grill.**

Bonus card valid 1/1/2013 to 2/28/2013.

** Limit one per customer.

Korean Hibiscus BBQ

4 PIECESwith purchase of regular plate

2 PIECESwith purchase of mini plate

*Cannot be combined with any other offers. Expires 12/31/12.

✁

*

Kaimuki Shopping Center 734-8232(Lower Level) Formerly in Aina Haina Shopping Center

FREE MANDOO

WHERE TO DINE

Kit N Kitchen1010 University Avenue942-7622

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

Pagoda1525 Rycroft St.948-8356

Restaurant Epic 1131 Nuuanu Ave.587-7877

Shiro’s Saimin HavenWAIMALU98-020 Kam Hwy. • 488-8824WAIPAHU94-256 Waipahu Depot St. • 676-2088EWA BEACH SHOPPING CENTER 91-919 Fort Weaver Rd. • 689-0999

Shore Bird RestaurantOutrigger Reef on the Beach922-2887

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

Wailana Coffee House1860 Ala Moana Blvd.955-1764

Willows (The)901 Hausten St.952-9200

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

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

Loco MocoMoanalua Shopping Center930 Valkenburgh St., #205423-8228

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

Max’s Of Manila94-300 Farrington Hwy

801 Dillingham Blvd.951-6297

FILIPINO

Zippy’s Call the one nearest you


10% OFFPASTRIES

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

Limited to Pastries on hand. No Special orders. Discount on PASTRIES ONLY.Coupon required. Good 11/26/12 thru 11/30/12

✁

OPEN Mon - Fri 6AM - 1PMSat 6AM - 12PM

Try Our Famous Saimin!

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

www.SekiyasRestaurant.com

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

Saimin Served in a HotHomemade Soup”

2746 Kaimuki Ave

732-1656ACROSS KAIMUKI H.S.

SEKIYA’S RESTAURANT& DELICATESSEN

Serving Hawaii for 77 Years!

2012

10% OFF

Prime Grade FILET MIGNON

Call 922-6868for Reservations & Information

2284 Kalakaua Ave.Open 7 Days from 11am-10pm

Lunch 11am - 4pmDinner 5pm - 10pm

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

www.atlantisseafoodsteak.com

$49

Kama‘aina Discountwith valid Hawaii I.D. Not valid with

other offers, valid on food only. Please present ad when ordering

AT ALA MOANA HOTEL, 3rd Floor410 ATKINSON DRIVE

942-7788

Season’s Greetings Special Menus$438 + tax

1. Royal Garden Roast Meat Combination2. Bird's Nest Soup w/ Chicken or

Steamed Fish Maw, Mushroom &Chicken Soup

3. Peking Duck4. Fish Fillet In Fish Bone Basket5. Lobsters Royal Garden Style6. Baked Rock Salt Ranch Chicken7. Joke San w/ Shanghai Baby Cabbage8. Crab Meat w/ E-mein Noodle9. Walnut & Peanut Soup

w/ Mochi Balls

$308 + tax1. Minced Pork Served In Lettuce2. Fish Maw & Crab Meat Soup or

Dried Scallop Soup3. Shrimps w/ Honey Glazed Walnuts4. Roast Pea-Par Duck5. Sizzling Boneless Short Rib w/ Bell

Pepper, Onion & Black Bean Sauce6. Boiled Ranch Chicken In Chicken

Broth w/ Mustard Cabbage7. Braised Mushroom w/ Cabbage8. House Fried Rice9. Red Bean Soup w/ Lotus Seed & Lilies

Above menu is limited to 3 tables and cannot combine with any specials and discounts. Please order one day in advance.

KAPOLEI MARKETPLACE590 Farrington Hwy692-9880

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

Mon-Fri $9.95Sat-Sun $11.95

Mon-Thurs $15.95Fri-Sun $17.95

SEAFOOD BUFFET

PRIVATE PARTIESavailable for

20-300 people

Call for details

LUNCH:

DINNER:

HONOLULU • 589-2299510 Piikoi St.

AIEA • 484-222298-150 Kaonohi St.

TWO GREAT LOCATIONS!

Piikoi St.2-6pm & 9:30-close

Aiea 4-6pm & 9:30-close

HAPPY HOURKobe Beef

Shabu Shabu$1695 **while

supplies last**

580 Nimitz Hwy.545-7979

www.samchoyhawaii.com

HAPPY HOUR NIGHTLY5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

$3.50 Pint of our Aloha Beer

50% OFF of PupusAvailable in the bar area only

~.~

Prime Rib Wednesdays16 oz Prime Rib with stuffed baked potato

and house salad$20.95~.~

$10 Pitcher of Aloha Beer Thursdays

All style of our Aloha Beer:Blonde Ale, Aloha Lager, Dark Lager,

Ehu Ale, James Cook IPA

Sunday BrunchBuffet

9AM-2PM$22.95 ADULTS

$12.95 CHILDREN

Voted Best Thai in Hawaii

Walking distance from all Waikiki Hotels

SERVING HAWAII SINCE 1977...

tel. 951-9355tel. 951-9355

THAI CUISINETHAI CUISINE

15% OFF Take OutCoupon required. Not combinablewith other offers. Expires 11/30/12

2028 Kuhio Avenue Dinner 5:00pm - Closing

www.keosthaicuisine.com

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

WHERE TO DINE

Top of WaikikiWaikiki Business Plaza2270 Kalakaua Ave. 923-3877

Stage Restaurant1250 Kapiolani Blvd.237-5429

Chai’s Island BistroAloha Tower Marketplace585-0011

Hy’s Steak House2440 Kuhio Ave.922-5555

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

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

FINE DINING

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

Il LupinoRoyal Hawaiian Center922-3400

ITALIANFifty Three By The Sea53 Ahui Street536-5353

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

Inferno’s Wood Fire PizzaWard Center (Next to Ryan’s Grill)1200 Ala Moana Blvd. 375-1200

The Fat GreekKaimuki - 3040 Waialae Ave. • 734-0404Ala Moana - Makai Market • 949-2120Waikiki - 1831 Ala Moana Blvd • 941-3444Kailua - 1020 Keolu Dr • 230-2300

GREEK


ODORIKOJapanese restaurant

visit us at odorikohawaii.com

Lunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11am–5pmDinner. . . . . . 5pm–12am (Midnight)

808-923-7368King’s VillageShopping Center2400 Koa Ave.

QUEEN SET($14.95)

(picture shown)

KING SET($16.95)

Only 7.50

Happy Hourfrom 4pm-6pm and 10pm-12am

50% off any sizeDraft Beer!

10% off your food only(not combinable with other offers/specials/discounts/kama‘aina rates)

“Committed devotion to serving authentic Japanese taste & hospitality”Celebrating 40 years!

Kama‘aina Lunch& Take Out Menu

Early Bird SPECIAL

All offers expire 11/30/12.

Bring or mention this Ad to receive

Private Rooms for Private Parties • Gift Certificates available

Fettuccine Tutta Dal MareMedley of seafood sautéed with garlic,

onions, bell pepper and basil simmered ina white wine, homemade lobster sauce

over a bed of fettuccine

Waimalu Plaza98-1277 Kaahumanu St., #119 • Phone: 485-8883

Lunch 11am to 2pm • Dinner 5pm to 9:30 pm

Manoa Marketplace2752 Woodlawn Drive • Phone: 988-5923

Lunch 11am to 2pm • Dinner 5pm to 9 pm

www.mccullysc.com • 1960 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 103, Honolulu, HI 96826 • 946-3338

Must present coupon.Cannot be combined with any other offers

Expires 12/31/12per dozen

(Regular CakeDonuts $12.60)

BOUNTY SEVEN SEAS

Friday & Saturday 5:30 – 9:30 pm

For Reservations

739-8760

AT

THE KAHALA HOTEL & RESORT

www.kahalaresort.com

YASAAASSofthe

SEAFOOD BUFFET

WHERE TO DINE

Kobe Japanese Steak House1841 Ala Moana Blvd.941-4444

Hifumi Japanese RestaurantChinese Cultural Plaza536-3035

JAPANESE

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

IchirikiAIEA 98-150 Kaonohi St.484-2222

HONOLULU 510 Piikoi St.589-2299

Romanos Macaroni GrillAla Moana CenterHookipa Terrace 356-8300

Genki SushiAina Haina 373-4033Ala Moana 942-9102Ewa Town Center 683-1003Kaneohe 247-9595Kapahulu 735-7700Kapolei Commons 674-4227Waiau 485-0227Waikele Center 678-3180Ward Center 591-5600

Chinpei Ramen2080 S. King Street947-5919

Taormina-Sicilian Cuisine227 Lewers St. 926-5050

Blue Hawaii Sushi1140 Kuala St., Pearl CityAcross Wal-Mart456-2128

Gyu-KakuWINDWARD MALL46-056 Kamehameha Hwy F1922-5511

KAPIOLANI - 1221 Kapiolani Blvd., #105589-2989

WAIKIKI - 307 Lewers St.926-2989

Odoriko Japanese Restaurant2400 Koa Ave.923-7368

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

Korean-Style“Black Noodle”

LUNCHNew

11am - 4:30pm

$6.95

SPECIAL

with coupon (reg. $8.95)cannot be combined with other

special/discount. Limit 1 entree percoupon per person. Exp. 11/30/12.

1380 S. KING ST.944-8288

11am - 3am DAILY

Try ourSpicy Veggie Char Siu Ramen

with Gyoza!

Our Brothsare made from

scratchwith no MSG!

Mon: 5-10pm | Tues-Fri: 11am-2:30pm/5-10pmSat: 11am-10pm | Sun: 11am-9pm

2080 S. King Street(808) 947-5919


1/2 OFF88 Piikoi St., Honolulu593-1200 • kissatencafe.com

Breakfast& Lunch

1/2 OFFBUY ONE, GET ONE

Breakfast& Lunch

BYOB

BUY ONE, GET ONE

Applies to food & drink menu items only, no bottledbeverages or retail items. Valid 6am-3pm only, onecoupon per person per visit, must surrender originalcoupon upon transaction. Not combinable with anyother offers or promotions. Exp. 11/30/12.

Offer valid thru 12/31/12.

Free $5 gift certificate valid on your next visit

until 1/31/13.

A little something extra…

Ward Centre (Auahi Streetfront) 1200 Ala Moana Blvd (808) 596-0066Kailua (Next to Boots & Kimo’s) 151 Hekili St (808) 230-8400

Receive aFREE $5 gift certificatewith the purchase of $50 in gift cards

Visit stores for more items!

Pumpkin Delite Cake

(no sugar added)

KAILUA 263-8880

KAIMUKI 738-8855

PEARLRIDGE EAST 487-8188

WAIPIO 678-8868

WARD CENTER 591-8891

www.bigcitydinerhawaii.com

Find us onFacebook & Twitter

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

Buy one dinner entrée, receive 2nd entrée

50% OFFvalid Sun, Mon & Tue with ad Expires 12/4/12

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

Special Fall 5-Course Dinner

available Sun, Mon, & Tues Only

$40$15

Per Personadd’l forwine parings

Jerry Santos& Hula

RobertCazimero

BrothersCazimero

DannyCouch

WED

THU

R

FRI

SAT

SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE

$1050

DINNER INCLUDES“All-You-Can-Eat” Salad Bar

& Parmesan Garlic Bread** Pasta buffet from 5pm - 8:30pm,

Friday & Saturday

“ALL-YOU-CAN-EATSPAGHETTI”$1050

Thursday, Friday & SaturdayDecember 6, 7, & 8**

5 P.M. till Midnight

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

901 Hausten Street • 952-6990www.karaicrab.com

Open 11:00am ~ 10:00pm* Validated parking available

For every $100

Gift Card Purchase,

Receive a $20 Certificate.

For every $50

Gift Card Purchase,

Receive a $5 Certificate.

ROYAL HAWAIIAN CENTER

VALIDATED PARKING

WWW.ILLUPINO.COM • 808.922.3400

BREAKFAST • LUNCH • HAPPY HOUR

DINNER • DESSERT • LATE NIGHT

Introducing our new

IL LUPINO LOCO MOCO

$15 • 11am~5 pm

Our Veal, Pork & Beef Meatball Patty and

Mushroom Marsala Gravymake this the BEST Loco

Moco you’ll ever eat!

WHERE TO DINE

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

KOREAN

Sushi King2700 S. King St. 947-2836

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

Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen2746 Kaimuki Avenue732-1656

Sushi Company 1111 McCully Street 947-5411

Yakiniku Million626 Sheridan St.596-0799

Chogajib Korean Restaurant825 Keeaumoku St. #111744-3440

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

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

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

Korean Hibiscus BBQKaimuki Shopping Center3221 Waialae Avenue734-8282

NIGHT CLUBM Night Club HonoluluRestaurant Row500 Ala Moana Blvd529-0010

Mitsu-Ken1223 N. School Street848-5573

OKAZUYA

1113 Smith St. 545-3008 2 hours Free Parking in rearSun-Thu 10:30am-10:30pm; Fri/Sat 10:30am-Midnite

Dine-In only. Cannot becombined with any otheroffer, taxes and gratuitynot included, mustpresent coupon.Expires 12/2/12

ANY NOODLE DISH$1.50 With Every $30

Food Purchase


521-1688Shop A-1 (below Safeway Beretania)1234 South Beretania Sthiasianmix.com

OPEN DAILY 10:30am-8:30pm

Asian MixBento • Take-Out • Mix Plate • Catering

Special ValidSun 11/25 – Sat 12/1

OPEN TILL MIDNIGHT ON FRIDAY & SATURDAY

www.eggsnthings.com451 Piikoi • 538-EGGSwww.eggsnthings.com

Eggs ‘n Things - Ala Moana

Nightly Dinner Specials and Breakfast served all day

Sunday thru ThursdayOpen till 10:00 PM

( 3 4 4 7 )

WAIMALU98-020 Kam Hwy.488-8824

WAIPAHU94-256 Waipahu Depot St.

676-2088

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

689-0999www.shirossaimin.com

Dear Hearts,

Every generation thinks that they are superior to the next.

Thus, an irritating comment a youngster can say to an elder would be

“Things are different now. You just don’t understand.” And youngsters get turned off when elders start with “You wouldn’t know, you’re too young...” Note that both of these statements include offensive

generalizations.Neither side will win,So all we can do is beginTo realize that each generation goes through

unique difficulties.The real issue often boils down to differences

in personalities.Everyone learns through their

own mistakes.Wisdom is achieved at

subjective rates.

Sincerely,

Bryce “Saimin Jr.”

SEATINGS AT 10:00 AM, 12:30 PM & 3:00 PM (w/2 HRS. LIMIT)

Ala Moana CenterTel: 947-8818

CHRISTMAS DAY BUFFET LUNCH

Adult - $26.95 Child (2-10) & Senior (65 & over) - $21.95

Over 25 Itemsto Choose

From

Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square by Times Supermarket

524-1628

Excludes Set Menus; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, CharSiu & other specials. 5%, 10% and lobster specialnot to be combined with any other offer/discounts/specials. Expires 11/30/12. Must present coupon.

Credit Card Sale Only(With Coupon)

Hong Kong Dim Sum & Regular Menu Items

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

10% OFF(Charge) • 15% OFF(Cash)

Dim Sum & Reg. Menu Dine In Special!

5% OFF(Charge) •10% OFF(Cash)

10% OFF

Celebrating 11 Years!

Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)

5% OFF

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Avenue

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

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After fielding multiple requestsfrom his growing customer baseover the years, the owner and chefof the eatery, located convenientlyon South King Street, has expandedthe menu, which now features morethan 80 Japanese-inspired dishes.Chinpei Ramen offers a host ofitems made from scratch daily, andfeatures all-natural soups and brothsin its ramen selections. The restaurantalso has multiple vegetarian options,and its dishes are free of MSG.

Hashigami was influenced by hisfather, who operated a restaurant inJapan for 55 years, and after itclosed, Hashigami took over theoperation, moving it to Hawaii andrenaming the eatery to forge his ownidentity. He spent 15 years workingat the restaurant in Japan, learning awide range of cooking and preparationtechniques that are behind the qualityofferings on Chinpei Ramen’s ever-expanding and affordable menu.

One of the dishes that Hashigamichose for the menu because of itspopularity in Japan is Nira and Liver($10.25 with rice, $12.75 with

Teishoku, $8.25 for side order). Thechives and liver are stir-fried withbean sprouts to incorporate all theflavors of the colorful dish that alsocan be ordered as an appetizer.

For first-time customers, Hashigamirecommends Spicy Char Siu Ramen($10.60 small, $11.40 medium, $12.60large), which features large piecesof sweet, moist pork in a hearty, fla-vorful broth. Vegetable-Yasai Ramen($9.80 small, $10.60 medium, $11.80large) is chock full of fresh seasonalvegetables, including shiitake mush-rooms, carrots, corn, Chinese cabbage,bok choy, bean sprouts and greenonion.

“The miso is strong and spicy,” hesays, “and a lot of people order thegyoza, too.”

Gyoza ($1 per piece) is availablein multiple quantities, and the freshlymade pot stickers are delivered pipinghot to the table. Vegetable Gyoza($1.10 per piece) also is available inmultiple quantities, and provides ahealthier alternative to its meat-filledcounterpart. Another popular pupuitem is Shu Mai ($1.20 per piece),

and like Gyoza, the pork hash isavailable in an array of quantities tosatiate any appetite. Hashigami rec-ommends his homemade sesame oiland chili pepper dipping sauce, whichadds a flavorful kick to the meal.

Chinpei Ramen also offers a hostof side dishes, including Fried Ricewith Shrimp ($7) and Spicy ShoyuPickled Cucumber ($2.20). The afore-mentioned items pair well with theeatery’s large selection of domesticand imported beer, sake and shochu.Happy hour specials are availablefrom 5 to 7 p.m. on weekdays and 4to 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

The restaurant is open daily, andserves both lunch and dinner everyday except Monday, when it opensfor dinner at 5 p.m. Upon visiting,diners are encouraged to offer upideas for new menu items, and oneshould not be surprised if Hashigamiends up adding the dishes to his col-lection so that others may enjoythem, too.


Vegetable-Yasai-Ramen ($9.80 small, $10.60 medium, $11.80 large)

Spicy-Shoyu PickledCucumber ($2.20), Spicy-Charsiu-Ramen($10.60 small, $11.40 medium, $12.60 large)

Shu Mai ($1.20 per piece)

CHINPEI RAMENWhere: 2080 S. King St., Honolulu

Call: 947.5919Hours: Monday, 5-10 p.m.;

Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.(lunch) and 5-10 p.m. (dinner);

Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

When Yoshi Hashigami opened ChinpeiRamen nearly five years ago, the menuwas simple and offered a mere 10 items.

Chinpei Ramen Gets Better

With AgeStory by Kyle Galdeira + Photos by Lawrence Tabudlo

Owner/chef YoshiHashigami takes thereins in the kitchen.

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