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Pho My Lien owners Tommy and Lien Dang flank friend andfinancial adviser Walter James at the restaurant’s Aiea location.
The answer to the best in traditionalVietnamese cuisine is Pho My Lien,where tasty specialties such as pho,spring rolls and summer rolls are allderived from homemade recipes. See Page 4 | Leah Friel photo
Party it up like royalty at Lobster King | 10Ring in the new year with our restaurant guide | 15
ALSO:Larry’s superdesserts | 11
AbsolutelyPho-bulous!
AN EDITION OF
DEC.
16-22
2012
Christmas is a little more than aweek away, and I couldn’t be hap-pier! Not only do I love the spirit
of the season, festive moments with fami-ly and friends, sweater weather, sippin’ ona mug of hot chocolate topped with amound of whipped cream, gift wrappingand more, but this time of year gives mean excuse to eat like a queen. Yes, indeed!Quite honestly, it’s a bit hard to eathealthy during the holidays(believe me, I’m trying), so some-times you just gotta throw in thetowel and indulge.
And you’ll never guess what I’vebeen craving this week. Shrimp!These glorious critters of the seahave been calling out my name andI’ve been giving in 100 percent toits succulence.
So, come along and witness theamazing shrimp delicacies at thefollowing Ono, You Know estab-lishments that make for a verymerry me! You’ll want to dive rightin before they’re all gone!
Blue Hawaii Sushi Bar &Restaurant
Blue Hawaii Sushi in Pearl Cityis making a splash with its massivespread of tasty eats, combining thebest of both worlds by blending tra-ditional Japanese cuisine withPacific Rim fusion. Open daily, therestaurant offers savory shrimpspecialties that will tempt yourpalate more than you know.
Topping my list is Dynamite($8.95). This appetizer booms withflavor as the dish is bedded withmushrooms and zucchini topped
with scallops and shrimp and glazed withBlue Hawaii Sushi’s famous dynamitesauce. When it comes to selecting anentree, North Shore Shrimp, also knownas Garlic Shrimp, is a no-brainer. Pricedat $12.95, relish in juicy pieces of shrimpperfectly sauteed in butter, lemon andgarlic. I promise you, the aroma alonewill have your mouth watering for days.All entrees come complete with a side of
rice, assorted vegetables,hot tea, miso soup andhouse salad with gingerdressing.
Blue Hawaii Sushimost recently addedokazu favorites to itsonolicious selection aswell. The okazuya isopen daily from 5 a.m. to
1 p.m. and offers an assortment ofa la carte items, including ShrimpTempura Cone Sushi ($3.50apiece), Nishime and the ever pop-ular Bento Box ($5.75), whichcomes with a free drink.
Blue Hawaii Sushi Bar &Restaurant
Pearl City Gateway1140 Kuala St.
456.2128
Canton Seafood RestaurantDiscover the best in Northern
Chinese cuisine at Canton SeafoodRestaurant. This Keeamoku Streeteatery is open daily from 10 a.m. tomidnight, and satisfies the mostintense of cravings. And if it’sshrimp you’re after CantonSeafood breaks the mold and pres-ents you with a Chinese shrimpcreation that goes beyond thenorm. Sure, we all love the classicHoney Walnut Shrimp, but thisweek I wanted to revel in some-thing new. That’s when CantonSeafood assistant manager HelenHe presented me with Steamed
ono,youknow
Blue Hawaii Sushi Bar & Restaurant Canton Seafood Restaurant Max’s of Manila
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Shenanigans!
Saying
By Alana Folen | Photos by Leah Friel
Above: The editor basks in the glory ofBlue Hawaii Sushi’s Dynamite ($8.95).
Left: Blue Hawaii Sushi’s North ShoreShrimp ($12.95)
EDITORAlana Folen
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SALES MANAGERSandi SakaguchiPhone: 342.8802
SPECIAL SECTIONS EDITOR
Bill MossmanPhone: 529.4863
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SAM CHOY’SBREAKFASTLUNCH & CRAB
580 N. Nimitz Hwy.
545.7979
Breakfast and lunch:Tuesday-Friday, 7 a.m.-2p.m.; Saturday andSunday, 8 a.m.-2p.m. Dinner: Sunday-Thursday, 5-9 p.m.; Fridayand Saturday, 5-10 p.m
As the everyday family man, how could we expectanything else from Sam Choy then a Christmasbuffet fit for any family.
Whether you and your loved ones would like to enjoya Christmas brunch or dinner, Sam Choy’s Breakfast,Lunch & Crab is a festive place to share in conversation,laughs and gratitude this holiday season.
The Christmas brunch buffet is available from 8:30a.m. to 2 p.m. Christmas Day ($32.95 for adults and$14.95 for keiki, 5-12 years-old). The Christmas dinnerbuffet is offered from 4 to 8:30 p.m. ($36.95 for adultsand $14.95 for keiki, 5-12 years-old).
Brunch includes a complete omelet station and CarvedSteamship Round Beef. Dinner will feature a succulentCarved Garlic Roaster Prime Rib or Beef.
And save your appetite because the entrées keep oncoming, as both buffets will serve garlic roasted chicken,honey glazed ham, shrimp scampi pasta, Chinese chick-en salad, grilled local vegetable pasta salad, and heapsfull of other choices.
The brunch buffet also will have some of your classicbreakfast choices such as French toast, waffles andPortuguese sausage, while dinner goes to the sea withsnow crab and baked salmon dynamite.
Both buffets offer Christmas presents of its own witha plethora of delicious desserts, including banana breadpudding with coconut glaze, pumpkin pie, brownies andmore. The dinner buffet will have a chocolate fountain aswell.
Be jolly withChristmas buffets
Snow Crab
Chris Fleck photo
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Conveniently located in WestridgeShopping Center, Pho My Lien offersits customers delicious home-stylecooking at great values. Quite a simpleconcept, yes, but one that has beenwithout fail for more than a decade.
“What we try to achieve here at PhoMy Lien is good family dining at rea-sonable prices. We’ve been in businessin Aiea going on 13 years now andwe’ve gained great support from localfamilies as well as the military,” saysWalter James, a longtime friend of the
Dangs, who also serves as the restau-rant’s financial adviser and marketingplanner. “I’ve known Tommy for 30years. He was one of the original boatpeople who came over from Vietnammany years ago.”
“Lien would often cook for us andwe would always say, ‘You shouldopen up a restaurant.’ We kept jokingwith her because her food was sogood. So, one day she came to me andsaid that she and Tommy would like toopen up a restaurant, so, of course, Igladly offered my support and helpedthem.”
Pho My Lien originally opened itsdoors in 1999 in Waikiki before relo-cating nine years later to its currentlocation. According to James, themove has offered nothing but successfor the Dangs.
“There’s nothing better than partak-ing in comfort food within a friendlyand relaxed atmosphere. Hawaii is amelting pot when it comes to food, andupon your first visit to Pho My Lien, Iknow that you’re going to like it. Wehaven’t changed the menu in almost 10years,” explains James, adding thatLien does the majority of the cookingfrom her own family recipes that she’stweaked a bit over the years.
Tried-and true favorites from PhoMy Lien’s expansive menu includeCrispy Spring Rolls ($7.50 for fourpieces) — filled with pork, chickenand shrimp along with shredded car-rots, long rice and mushroom, thendeep-fried until golden brown, andserved with lettuce, mint leaves, ricenoodles and a homemade sauce; andSummer Rolls (two for $4.95) — withrice vermicelli, mint leaves, beansprouts and your choice of boiledshrimps, shredded pork, barbecuebeef, barbecue pork, barbecue chicken
The husband-and-wife team of Tommy andLien Dang are living the American Dream.As owners of Pho My Lien, an authentic
Vietnamese restaurant in Aiea, this dynamicduo is well aware of the value of hard work anddedication. Originally from Vietnam, the Dangshave the ultimate recipe for success, alongwith the freshest of ingredients that are incor-porated into Pho My Lien’s cuisine.
WalterJames, andTommy and LienDang presentPho My Lienspecialties.
RiceVermicelli withBarbecueChicken andSpring Rolls($9.95)
GreenPapaya Salad($7.50)
or tofu wrapped in a rice sheet and servedwith a special peanut sauce or fish sauce.
“What sets Pho My Lien’s cuisine apartfrom other restaurants is its commitmentto absolute freshness,” James says.“Tommy goes to Chinatown almost everyday to purchase fresh, locally grown veg-etables. You’ll notice every dish has anice crisp, wholesome and fresh taste.”
The taste James speaks of is very muchapparent in the restaurant’s ChickenSalad ($7.50) and Green Papaya Salad($7.50).
“This Papaya Salad is the best that I’veever had,” James says of the dish, whichcomes with shredded green papaya andshrimp mixed with mint leaves andpeanuts, and is splashed with a house spe-cial salad dressing.
Best known for its exorbitant array ofoutstanding dishes, Pho My Lien’s ever-present deals have always drawn incrowds of eager diners as well. Everymonth, the establishment offers anunbeatable special for $4.99 or less. Thismonth’s special is Vietnamese ChickenSalad ($4.99).
“Coming up next month, we’ll be fea-turing three in-house specials, each pricedat $7.99, including Shrimp Fried Rice;Barbecue Chicken, Summer Rolls andSpring Rolls with Rice Vermicelli; andSummer Rolls and Spring Rolls with RiceVermicelli,” James says.
Yet, it’s the pho that will always remaina signature item on the menu. This tradi-tional Vietnamese beef noodle soup issaid to be a daily tonic and elixir that
clears the head and warms the heart. Eachbowl of pho is served with herbs, mintleaves, bean sprouts, chili pepper, lemonwedges and special sauces. And cus-tomize it just the way you like it byselecting from as many as five choices ofmeat to accompany the dish: slices of raresteak, well-done beef flank, soft tendon,tripe and beef balls. Other popular phodishes are Pho with Chicken Meat, Phowith Mixed Vegetables and Pho withShrimp and Squid.
“The pho has a great, refreshing taste.It’s almost like shabu shabu,” Jamesstates, noting that while Vietnamese cui-sine has gone mainstream on the localdining scene, Lien has been able to makeher own cuisine.
“We attribute all of Pho My Lien’s suc-cess to the food and hard work thatTommy and Lien put in every day. Theyare here seven days a week, 10 hours perday, 360 days a year,” he adds. “We havea bunch of repeat customers, and we’dlike to thank all of our loyal customers foralways coming back to dine here. Wecouldn’t be happier.”
For the Dangs, what once was a dreamis now a “phobulous” reality.
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Westridge Shopping Center
8-150 Kaonohi St., Ste. B213-B, Aiea
488.4900
Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Sunday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Pho with well-done beef flank,tripe, tendonand beef balls
Summer Rollsand Spring Rollswith RiceVermicelli
Summer Rolls($4.95)
Shrimp FriedRice ($10.50)
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Yakiniku Million has beena grilling, slurping andoverall tasty place for
everything Korean for nearlythree decades, and the appetizersare no exception. Whether youhave a hankering for somethingcrunchy, spicy, rich or juicy,you’ll likely find it on the menu.
There may be no better intro-duction to Million’s pupu menuthan the Nok Do Jeon or MungBean Pancake ($6). The beansare ground to form a base flourthat is then mixed with beansprouts, kim chee, kalbi beef,and fried to a dark, crispy brown.
Another handy finger food isGoon Man Doo ($5). Large won-ton wrappers are stuffed withtofu, long rice, onion and beef.The flaky skins shimmer on theplate and the tender pockets ofgoodness are tasty whether youuse the special soy-based dippingsauce or not. And that’s how itshould be.
Having enough pupus to sharewith a few friends is critical.Having enough to share with fiveor six is even better. Jok-Bal(Steamed Sliced Pig Feet) is aheaping plate of simply-preparedpork off the hoof and served with
Romaine lettuce, sesame leavesand side flavorings, whichinclude jalapeno, garlic, misopaste, and a salt and shrimppaste. At $19.95, the pile of ten-der pork is not only a fun, inter-active way to dine but it’s an eco-nomical way to share a starterwith a half dozen of your favoritefriends or family members.
Million is famed for its semi-secretive house sauce that isfound adorning several dishes onthe menu. The ingredients aren’tnearly as important as the pleas-ure one gets from eating a dish
with the deep red liquid, such asPan Fried Spicy Octopus($15.95). Fresh octopus issauteed with zucchini, onion,carrots and that flavorful sweat-producing sauce.
Obviously, this space isn’tlarge enough to list all the menufavorites at Million. No worries.Just ask a friend, a coworker, anauntie or uncle, or just some ran-dom person on the street.They’ve all been to the inimaterestaurant on the small backstreet that produces some of thebest Korean food on Oahu.
Starters as good asa Million bucks
1 Goon Man Doo ($5)2 Million manager Diana Paik with PanFried Spicy Octopus3 Pan Fried Spicy Octopus ($15.95)4 Jok-Bal ($19.95)
Nathalie Walker photos
YAKINIKU MILLIION
WHERE626 Sheridan St.
CALL596.0799
HOURSSunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-mid-night; Friday and Saturday, 11a.m.-2 a.m.
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Ala Moana Center • Mall Level (Mountain side, next to Shirokiya)
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KAILUA 263-8880
KAIMUKI 738-8855
PEARLRIDGE EAST 487-8188
WAIPIO 678-8868
WARD CENTER 591-8891
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Flame-Broiled Boneless Kalbi Fresh Garden Salad Real Korean-Style KimcheeRoasted Sweet Corn & Green Peas Steamed White or Brown RiceMacadamia Nut Bread Pudding
$199.95(Feeds 8-12 people)Pre-Order Required
Enter the doors ofPanda Cuisine andsee what’s cooking,
literally. You will be greet-ed with tanks of live lob-ster, crabs, clams and otherseafood assortments. Therestaurant, which has been
under new ownership for alittle more than a year, is afresh seafood haven with acombination of regionalChinese flavors.
“Whatever people order,we fresh-catch from thetank and show them to
make sure it’s the rightsize; they can choose what-ever they want,” says man-ager Cindy Lee, who runsthe restaurant with hus-band Chris and co-ownerJason Liang.
Live Dungeness Crab($9.99 per pound) issteamed and served withyour choice of one of manydifferent sauce options.Lee recommends trying it
with the Panda house spe-cial sauce, which includesfish sauce, butter, freshchili, basil and greenonion.
For something a littlemore filling, and made tobe shared with at least oneother person, theDungeness Crab Combo($49.99) is a more thangenerous portion of food.The dish includes snow
crab, clams, shrimp, mus-sel, corn and fried noodles,with your choice of sauce.
A newer menu itemgrowing in popularity isthe Crispy Char Siu($11.99). Unlike the typi-cal way char siu is pre-pared, the outside of thepork belly is crisped beforeit is served, adding aunique flavor and unex-pected texture.
And if you stop in forlunch, served daily from 11a.m. to 4:30 p.m., you’llhave 79 dishes to choosefrom, and all at the price of$7.99. Items from thelunch special menu areserved with the soup of theday and steamed rice.
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PANDA CUISINE
WHERE641 Keeaumoku St.,Honolulu
CALL947.1688
HOURS11 a.m. to 1 a.m. daily
BY JAIMIE KIM
Panda Cuisine owner JohnLiang; Live Dungeness Crab$9.99 per pound, DungenessCrab Combo $49.99); andCrispy Char Siu ($11.99)
Nathalie Walker photos
www.samchoyhawaii.com
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580 Nimitz Hwy.545-7979
BRUNCH/ LUNCH BUFFET8:30a.m. - 2:00p.m.
Adults $32.95, Keikis (5-12 years old) $14.95 Salads: Peel and Eat Shrimp
Fresh Poke- Assorted Salads- Lomi Lomi Salmon Entrees: Breakfast Meats- Roast Turkey- Snow Crab Legs French Toast- Waffles- Shrimp Scampi - Garlic RoastedChicken - Honey Glazed Ham- Ehu Braised Shortribs
- Baked Salmon DynamiteAction Station: Omelets Made to Order
Carved Steamship Round BeefDesserts: Banana Bread Pudding with Coconut Glaze
Assorted Pies & Cakes- Ice Cream with ToppingsDINNER BUFFET
4:00p.m. - 8:30p.m.Adults $36.95 , Keikis (5-12 years old) $14.95
Salads: Assorted Salads- Fresh PokeLomi Lomi Salmon- Peel and Eat Shrimp
Entrée: Shrimp Scampi Pasta- Garlic RoastedChicken - Honey Glazed Ham- Ehu Braised Shortribs
- Baked Salmon Dynamite- Roast Turkey- Snow Crab Legs Action Station: Carved Garlic Roasted Prime Rib of Beef
Desserts: Banana Bread Pudding with Coconut Glaze- Apple Cobbler - Assorte d Pies & Cakes- Ice Cream
with Toppings - Chocolate FountainCoffee, Tea, Soft Drinks included
Menu Subject to Change Without Notice
CHRISTMAS BUFFETSTuesday, December 25th
Specials not valid on Holidays. Advance Reservations required, please call 971-1818.$3 self park validation only.Seafoodvillagehawaii.com Ask about our Kama‘aina Discount
Hyatt Regency Resort& Spa-Street Level•2424 Kalakaua Ave., Ewa Tower
Chicken Salad w/Oriental Dressing4 TYPES OF DIM SUM
(BBQ Pork, Chive Dumpling,Pork Hash, Seafood Dumpling)
Beef & BroccoliKalua Short Ribs
Stir-Fried Assorted VegetablesMinute Chicken Fried Noodle
DESSERT: Almond Float
$10.95 per person10 person minimum
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53 By The Sea hosts a NewYear’s Countdown Party onNew Year’s Eve featuring
island tapas-style fare, cocktails,live entertainment and a spectacu-lar view of fireworks off Waikiki.
New Year or not, dining at thenew restaurant, located at 53Ahui St. (site of the former JohnDominis Restaurant), is sure tobe an experience to remember.Following renovations in excessof $16 million, the fine-dining
regional cuisine restaurantopened in September and pro-vides a luxurious setting fromthe moment you pull into thecourtyard.
As you enter through the largepalace-like double woodendoors, it’s like you’ve steppedinto another world. A grand stair-case leads to the second floor ofprivate rooms that can bereserved for parties of 10 to 60
people (or you can rent theentire floor fitting up to 100people). The establishmentpresents majestic white lime-stone flooring throughout, afull bar and lounge area withan exquisite Italian-madeFazioli grand piano, and floor-to-ceiling windows providingstunning views of Waikiki andDiamond Head, including anup-close look at surfers at thepopular surf break Point Panic.
Among the dishes offered onNew Year’s Eve are Mahi Mahiserved with a lemon butter sauce,Okinawan potato puree and adollop of tomato sauce on top;New York Strip Steak with freshsteamed vegetables; King CrabMeat on frisee salad with chives,ikura and lilikoi puree; and anassortment of seafood — Mainelobster, ahi poke, kampachi
sashimi with grapefruit andseared scallops.
Open for lunch and dinnerdaily, the New Year’s CountdownParty will take place from 9 p.m.to 1 a.m. Individual tickets cost$250, and VIP tables for sixguests is priced at $2,500. Therealso are VIP private rooms rang-ing from $10,000 to $15,000, andan Ultra VIP room at $30,000.
The countdown ison at 53 By The Sea
53 BY THE SEA
WHERE53 Ahui St., Honolulu
CALL536.5353
HOURSDaily, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (lunch)5-10 p.m. (dinner)
WEBSITE53ByTheSea.com
Assortment of seafoodappetizers at 53 By The Sea
New York Strip Steak withfresh steamed vegetables
53 By The sea offers exqui-site viewa
Mahi Mahi with lemon but-ter sauce and Okinawanpotato puree and a dollop oftomato sauce
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Holiday Z-MealValid Dec. 9th thru Dec. 24th.Parmesan Flatbread SticksLarge Gourmet SaladLarge Z-pizza Creation4 Fountain Drinks OR 4 Bottled Water4 Desserts$46 (20% discount)
Offer not valid with other specials/discountsOffer valid Dec. 9th thru 24th.
3447 Waialae Avenue 739-0993jjfrenchpastry.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
TUESDAY, 12/25 AND 1/1
BUFFETSDIM SUM BRUNCHBUFFET 10:30AM & 12:30PMfeaturing… a variety of Hong Kong Style Dim Sum
Adults $21.99 • Senior (60+) $17.99Children (3-12) $13.99
• Pork Hash • Shrimp w/ Nori Roll • Mochi Rice in Lotus Leaf • Egg Flower Soup• Haupia Gelatin Cake • Fresh Fruits• and much more
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featuring… Prime Rib
Adults $28.99 • Senior (60+) $24.99Children (3-12) $17.99
• Roasted Pig • Snow Crab Legs • Peking Duck w/ Bun• Shrimp Cocktail • Stir Fried Entrees• Soup• Salad• and much more
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KITCHEN INSIDER
Who or what inspires you as achef/manager/owner? I used towork at the Chinese restaurant insideMiramar Hotel, and the chef at thattime was the No. 1 chef in HongKong. His cooking and managementskills were good, and yet he remainedvery humble and friendly to every-one. He became my idol instantly.
If you could serve food to acelebrity, who would it be andwhy? What dish would you serve?The Secretary General of China. Ithink that’s a dream for all Chineserestaurant workers/owners. We didserve the Chief Administrator ofHong Kong at Jade Dynasty before.
What is your favorite dish on themenu? Why? Smoked Chickenwith Chrysanthemum Flavor is mymost favorite dish because the taste
is so rich and distinctive. I neverhave experienced something similarto that in the Islands.
Is there a dish that you create
that’s not on your menu, butavailable upon request? Crab withMochi Rice in Lotus Leaf. It’s noton our regular menu, but if peoplerequest it, we can create it.
Jade DynastySeafood Restaurant
Ala Moana Center 1450 Ala Moana Blvd, #4220947.881810:30 a.m.-10 p.m. daily
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lways wonder what goes onbehind the scenes at yourfavorite restaurant? Well,
much credit goes to the manychefs, owners and managers whowork diligently day in and day outto make sure Hawaii’s diners havea top-notch dining experience.
This week, Dining Out gets theinside scoops from Jade Dynasty’sgeneral manager Gary Chan, whogives us a little taste of JadeDynasty and shares just what fuelshis culinary drive.
Nathalie Walker file photo
Name Gary Chan
Title General Manager of Jade Dynasty
Training/education 25 years in
the restaurant industry
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ENTERTAINMENT TIMES:Sun-Thu 8:30pm – 12 midnightFri & Sat 8:30pm – 12:30amLOUNGE OPENS AT 7:30PM NIGHTLY
Featuring Jazz pianist, vocalist and composerMaggie Herron. Her previous experienceincludes songwriting and performing forMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, extensiveperformances throughout the West Coast,Pacific Northwest and Hawaii.
LIVE JAZZ
www.halekulani.comCall 677-7744 To Order.
Reheating instructions for fixings included.
HOTRoast Turkey
For the Holidays!$92.95
Pick up on Christmas Day at A Catered Experience at 94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd.
OPEN TUE-SUN LUNCH 11AM-2PM, DINNER 5-8:30PM • Closed Monday Lunch & Dinner100 N. Beretania Street #113 (Parking inside Chinese Cultural Plaza) 536-3035
BENTO $11.95Reg. $15.95CHOICE of TWO:• (2) Big Shrimp & (2) Veg. Tempura• Chicken Katsu• Chicken, Beef or Pork Teriyaki• Miso Butterfish• Chicken Kagaage
INCLUDES: MISO SOUP, TOFU, GYOZA, SALAD & TEA
OpenChristmasEve & Day
OpenNew Year’sEve & Day
$12.95 ONDEC. 24, 25, 31, JAN 1
SHRIMPSPECIAL$9.25Reg. $11.95
• (3) Big Shrimp • (4) Veg. Tempura• Tsukemono• Miso Soup & Rice• Tea $10.25 ON
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One of the best gifts you can givethe chief cook and bottle washerin your life is a break from the
kitchen during holiday get-togethers.Gathering for a special meal in a greatrestaurant is fun, but deciding on theperfect venue that will please everyone
in your party, including veg-etarians, sometimes can be abit difficult.
Lobster King — yes, really —actually has an ample selection of vege-tarian dishes, which makes it an excel-lent venue for group dining. The wel-
coming, comfortable ambianceand diverse menu are just the tick-
et for a fun family holiday celebration.Along with all that seafood, Lobster
King knows a thing or two about veg-etables, and owner June Kim is happy torecommend a few customer favorites.
Fried rice is always a crowd-pleaser,and even carnivores won’t miss themeat in Lobster King’s egg-freeVegetable Fried Rice ($9.25).
Jai ($9.95) or Monk’s Style MixedVegetables, is a favorite for ChineseNew Year, but Lobster King offers it allyear round.
You can’t go wrong with stir-fry, andLobster King offers a variety for non-meat eaters. Stir-fried Bean with GarlicSauce ($9.95) is healthy and full of gar-licky goodness, and if green beans don’tdo it for you, there are spinach and water-cress dishes prepared in the same style.
To spice up your meal, MeatlessSauteed Szechwan Eggplant ($9.95) is asavory favorite, and Kim assures vege-tarians that no oyster sauce is used in itspreparation. Stir-fried Ong Choy withChili and Bean Curd Sauce ($9.95) is
another spicy option. “That’s reallygood,” says Kim.
Vegetables Served with IcebergLettuce Wrap ($9.95) is a fun concept.“When vegetarians come in, they orderthis one,” she says. “People like that.”As its name implies, chopped vegetablesincluding carrots, choy sum, baby corn,water chestnuts, onions — “all kinds ofmixed vegetables,” notes Kim — areserved with iceberg lettuce leaves forwrapping up all that veggie goodness.
And if your Chinese meal isn’t com-plete without noodles, just ask for a veg-etarian version of chow mein or chowfun.
Of course, Lobster King is known forits fresh crustaceans, and offers a holi-day party menu that feeds 10-12 people.The nine-course meal costs $188 andincludes three live lobsters for thoseseafood lovers in your life. Call fordetails.
Contact Terri Hefner at [email protected]
VO veg’noutwith
Terri Hefner
Lobster KingWHERE 1380 S. King St., Honolulu
CALL 944.8288
HOURS Open daily, 11 a.m.-3 a.m.
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While desserts areoften eaten at theend of your
meal, Larry’s Bakery inSalt Lake makes treats soirresistibly yummy thatyou won’t feel bad makinga sweet faux pas beforedinner.
All the holiday delec-tables will put you andyour tummy in good spir-its, while giving you greatgift options for friends,family or coworkers.
Larry’s Bakery is proudto introduce its Christmas-Shaped Lilikoi Loaf($19.95), and according toco-owner Iris Yafuso, it’sthe perfect gift to give thisholiday season.
“A lot of companies aregiving it to clients, or for
when they go to people’shomes,” she says, also not-ing that the staff can writea personalized messageatop the pastry. “We have itin a regular loaf style, likea pound cake, but we put itin the shape of a Christmas
tree for the season.”There also is a regular
loaf style available thatresembles a pound cake.But for Christmas, Larry’sreally gets into the holidayspirit and creates it in theshape of a festive tree.
Nothing really says holi-days like the jolly colors ofthe lights and gift wrappingpaper, and the ChristmasColor Butter Loaf ($6.50)fits the jovial mood.
“The Christmas ColorButter Bread we actuallydo year round, with differ-ent colors each holiday,”says Yafuso of the highlyrequested Christmas item.“This is always popular.”
The dough is braided
before being baked, whichgives it that unique look,and Yafuso says theseloaves are perfect forHalloween (black andorange) or even Easter(pastels), as well.
If you’re like manylocals on the island, it’shard to forget the palmleaves Larry’s Bakeryserved up in the past. Andjust for the holidays, theestablishment is comingout with Mini Palm Leaves(six pieces, $2.50). Theselittle delights normally areput into the gift baskets,but they’re also available ala carte (which means youcan snack on them at yourconvenience).
This year, Larry’s Bakeryhas special Christmas hoursto cater to its loyal clientele.From this Sunday (Dec. 16)until the end of the year, thebakery will be open from 6a.m. to noon on Saturdaysand Sundays, and from 6 a.m.to 1 p.m. on weekdays.
Yafuso says she’ll be
busy creating lots of giftbaskets and Christmascookies, and there’s nodoubt Larry’s puts a lot oftender-loving care in eachand every pastry. So, makesure to order in advanceand take some of that fami-ly-style TLC with you to allyour holiday get-togethers.
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WHERE4369 Lawehana St.,Honolulu
CALL 422.0059
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ust in time for the holidays, Ho Ho ChineseCuisine is serving up a special buffet to helpdiners celebrate with family and friends.The restaurant will be adding special items
to its already supple buffet such as roastturkey, prepared the same way as traditionalChinese roast duck, roasted ham, as well asspecial beef and pork dishes to complementexisting buffet favorites such as snow crablegs, salt and pepper shrimp, steamed fish filletwith a ginger onion soy sauce and mussels in ablack bean and basil sauce. And, as generalmanager James Ching explains, the specialholiday buffet also will include Ho Ho’s“famous” pumpkin custard pie, which hasbecome a seasonal favorite of those visitingthe Kapolei eatery this time of year.
The special holiday buffet will be availableChristmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’sEve and New Year’s Day for $12.95 at lunchand $19.95 for dinner (children’s prices arediscounted according to height, and thoseunder the age of 3 eat for free).
“The roast turkey is cooked in the oven withfire, just like roast duck hanging in the win-dows of Chinatown,” says Ching whendescribing the centerpiece of the much-antici-pated holiday buffet. “It’s tasty and juicy, andthe skin is nice and crispy. We still have saltand pepper shrimp available on the buffet, too,as well as honey lemon mayo shrimp.”
At the Kapolei eatery, authentic Chinesefood is fused with local-style preparation tech-niques, and customers can choose from numer-ous selections served up on the all-you-can-eatbuffet, or order specific favorites a la carte.The eatery, which gets its name from theCantonese phrase for “very good,” or “nice,” iswell-known for its salt and pepper shrimp.
“It’s been the most popular since we openedin 2004,” says owner Crystal Chan of the salt–and-pepper style that also incorporates garlicand other flavorful accents surrounding thedeep-fried delicacies. “The customers like itvery much, they don’t want us to change!”
The shrimp and snow crab legs headline HoHo’s traditional dinner buffet, which gets
under way nightly at 5 p.m. The spread fea-tures a wide range of selections including theextremely popular fried chicken wings, walnutshrimp and steamed sea bass with ginger onionand soy sauce, and is priced at an economical$17.95 Monday through Thursday nights, and$19.95 Friday through Sunday evenings.Additionally, selected items are available onHo Ho’s lunch buffet that is served from 10
a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily, and is light on the wal-let at just $9.95 Monday through Friday, and$11.95 on weekends.
“You get good food at a good price, I don’tthink you can find another dinner buffet likethis for under $20 like we offer,” says Ching,who notes that the recent economic downturnhas been hard on the local community. Despitethe increases in food cost because of a host ofuncontrollable factors, Ho Ho’s prices haveremained affordable, and loyal customers keepcoming back for more. “We combine localtouches with traditional Hong Kong-stylecooking to keep a unique touch on our recipes.We also offer a lot of free parking and a niceview of Kapolei.”
Ho Ho’s offers a full a la carte menu, alongwith favorites from the buffet, as well as a hostof other dishes, including everything fromroasted duck ($9.95 half, $19.95 whole) to anassortment of noodle plates such as the mixedseafood chow min with vegetables ($8.95) andoyster sauce chicken chow mein ($7.50).Customers are encouraged to call ahead forlarge party reservations as special group dis-counts are available for the buffet and individ-ual dishes. Ho Ho’s buffet makes it easy forgroups, as the food stays hot and fresh as din-ers arrive in waves — the perfect solution forthat favorite cousin or uncle who operates onHawaiian Time.
And, for those looking for a quick bite in themorning, Ho Ho’s opens at 6 a.m. Mondaythrough Saturday, and 8 a.m. Sundays, andoffers an assortment of freshly-madeManapua. The eatery serves up both baked($1.35) and steamed ($1.25) Manapua, andalso offers local favorites including shrimpdumplings, pork hash and half moons.
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Shrimp with Garlic and Look Funn.Priced at $13.99, this restaurant favorite isavailable any time and features a plate fullof look fun noodles doused in a house-special shoyu sauce and topped withseven morsels of juicy shrimp adornedwith flavorful pieces of minced garlic andgreen onion.
And Canton Seafood does all the workfor you, each shrimp is already sliced inhalf, so all you have to do is peel off theshell and enjoy.
Canton Seafood Restaurant923 Keeaumoku St., Honolulu
955.3388
Max’s of ManilaTransport your taste buds to the
Philippines without leaving the comfort ofhome at Max’s of Manila. Located onDillingham Boulevard and in Waipahu,Max’s of Manila has been serving up afiesta of Filipino specialties, includingAdobo, Kare-Kare, Pancit and, of course,
its renowned Max’s Fried Chicken, toname a few. Yet, if you consider yourselfmore of a seafood connoisseur, indulge in atraditional Filipino soup, Sinigang, andrequest to have it with shrimp (pork andmilkfish are other options). ShrimpSinigang ($9.25 regular, $15.50 large) is amust-try, and is a tangy tamarind soup, per-fect for the winter months. Assorted veg-etables of ong choy, eggplant, long greenbeans and okra also complement the dish.
A personal favorite of mine, Sinigangwith shrimp boasts a multitude of flavors,and the shrimp is absolutely divine when
soaked in the delicious broth. Max’s ofManila makes pure magic with each andevery bowl. So, the next time you findyourself at the restaurant, tucked away ina booth with a hot, steaming bowl ofSinigang in front of you — really, all youneed is a spoon, fork and, most of all, anappetite and you’re good to go! What canI say? Max’s of Manila makes me happy!
Max’s of Manila 801 Dillingham Blvd. (also located in
Waipahu Shopping Plaza)951.6297
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3 Max’s of ManilaSinigang with shrimp($9.25 regular,$15.50 large)
4 Max’s of Manila’s Rhoy Bonilla presents Sinigangwith shrimp.
5 Blue Hawaii Sushi’s Shrimp Tempura ConeSushi ($3.50 apiece)
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.
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Holiday BIG Meals-To-Go, $199.95
BIGCITYDINER bigcitydinerhawaii.com
No need to slave behind a hotstove during the holiday rush: BigCity Diner’s Holiday BIG Meals-To-Go will give you a fantastic NewYear’s break! This complete pack-age feeds 8-12 people andincludes Fresh Garden Salad withorganic Mesclun and Roma toma-to, Flame-Broiled Boneless Kalbitopped with roasted sesame andgreen onion, real Korean-style kim-chee, roasted sweet corn andgreen peas with real butter, yourchoice of steamed white or brownrice with furikake, and to cap it alloff, Big Island Macadamia NutBread Pudding topped withHaupia Creme Sauce! Get a bigstart to the New Year at Big CityDiner!
New Year’s Eve Prix-Fixe Four-Course Dinner, $160-$190
BALISTEAK&SEAFOOD2005 Kalia Road, Waikiki
949.4321First Seating: 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m.,6:30 p.m.; Second Seating:8:15 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 9 p.m.hiltonhawaiianvillage.com
Chef Alleshouse brings you onlythe freshest and the finest ingredi-ents in his New Year’s Eve Prix-FixeFour-Course Dinner. The banquetat Bali starts with your choice ofSlow-Roasted Opah Belly, accom-panied by American SturgeonCaviar or Prosciutto De Parmapaired with local melon, figs andNalo Farms baby basil. Next,choose from Seared Foie Graswith Pineapple and Maui OnionChutney or Ginger Salt-CrustedHawaiian Ahi. Your main entréewill be a choice of a 6 oz. FiletMignon & Lobster Ravioli, a 10 oz.Prime New York Strip and more.
New Year’s Eve Prix-Fixe Dinner, $100-$185
2365 Kalakaua Ave., Moana Surfrider, Waikiki
921.4600First Seating 5:30-7:30 p.m.,Second Seating 8:30-10:30 p.m.beachhousewaikiki.com
Relax at Beachhouse at the Moanawhile also getting a glimpse of thefireworks! Its New Year’s Eve Prix-FixeDinner features Wagyu New York Stripwith Brussels Sprouts, Glazed Onionsand Sauce Bordelaise; MarinatedDuck Breast and Duck Leg Confitwith Foie Gras Sauce, BraisedGreens and Okinawan Potato Puree;and Crispy Onaga with RoastedHamakua Mushrooms, SaffronMussels, Shrimp Toast and TomatoBroth. Choose from such sides as AhiCarpaccio or Kona Lobster Bisque,then finish off this perfect meal of theold year with Chocolate Truffles anda Dessert Salon.
New Year’s Eve Dinner Buffet, $90
3660ONTHERISE3660 Waialae Ave., Kaimuki
737.1177Dec. 31, 6-8 p.m.
For a dazzling display of the culi-nary variety, 3660 on the Rise isthe place to be! Its New Year’sEve Dinner Buffet features anextraordinary spread of Porcini-Seared Ahi Tataki on Dry LandPea Shoots, Tempura Lobster withScallion Rice, Soy-Sake-GlazedBlack Cod with Bok Choy andShiitake Mushrooms, Grilled DuckBreast with Foie Gras and LentilRagout, and Fire-Roasted BeefTenderloin with Yukon GoldPotatoes and Virginia Ham. Forthe piece de resistance, choosefrom Raspberry Napoleon,Chocolate Filo Sheets withMarscapone Mousse and freshberries.
Five-Course Prix-Fixe New Year’s Eve Dinner, Adults $195; Three-Course Children’s Menu, Children (5-12) $45
AZURERESTAURANT2259 Kalakaua Ave., The Royal Hawaiian, Waikiki
921.4600Daily, 5:30-9 p.m.royal-hawaiian.com
Do all your champagne-poppingat Azure Restaurant this seasonwith its Five-Course Prix-Fixe NewYear’s Eve Dinner. There also is aThree-Course Children’s Menu forlittle ones to enjoy. It includesKuahiwi Ranch-Braised ShortRibs, Poached Kona Lobster, andBlack Magic Spiced Hawaiian Ahi,as well as sides such as ManilaClam Cappuccino and GrilledWhite Prawn with Anchovy andMarrow Butter. Then indulge yoursweet tooth with Warm WaialuaChocolate Cake. Yum!
Dynamite, $6.95 (regular $7.95)
BLUEHAWAIISUSHIBAR&RESTAURANT1140 Kuala St., #104, Pearl City 456.2128
Monday-Thursday, 4-9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.;Sunday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Blue Hawaii Sushi Bar &Restaurant’s Dynamite is the per-fect explosive starter for the newyear! It features mushrooms andzucchini served in a casserolewith a layer of scallops andshrimp, then baked to perfectionuntil golden brown. The dish alsofeatures the signature creamyDynamite sauce, which includesmayonnaise, tobiko, shoyu andlemon. It’s on special for the holi-days, so get it while you can!
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Three Special Entrees, varies from $40-$60
2233 Kalakaua Ave., Royal Hawaiian Center, Bldg. B, Level 1, Waikiki 922.3400Monday-Wednesday, 8 a.m.-10p.m.; Thursday-Sunday, 8 a.m.-2 a.millupino.com
Il Lupino Trattoria & Wine Bar fea-tures an Italian extravaganza ofThree Special Entrees for you thisNew Year’s: Prime Rib (servedwith potato puree, au jus andhorseradish cream), SeafoodLasagna (layered with scallops,shrimp, spinach, corn and toppedwith a butter-poached lobster),and Mushroom Risotto with WildMushrooms and Fresh WhiteTruffles.
ILLUPINOTRATTORIA&WINEBAR
Holiday Special, prices vary
3441 Waialae Ave., Kaimuki 780.3115Daily, 11 a.m.-midnight
Crab City in Kaimuki wants tomake your New Year’s extra festivewith two seafood HolidaySpecials! Special No. 1: purchaseone Crab City Special Combo #1or #2 and get an extra portion oflobster, Dungeness crab or snowcrab for half off! Special No. 2:purchase two Crab City SpecialCombos #1 or #2 and get anextra portion of lobster,Dungeness crab or snow crab forhalf off and receive a complimen-tary half-dozen live oysters! Andthat’s nothing to crab about.
CRABCITY
Prime Rib Platter, Takeout and Party Platters, $99.99
GOODTOGRILL888 Kapahulu Ave., Suite 170, Safeway Kapahulu Shopping Center 734.7345
Daily, 11a.m.-9:30 p.m.;Breakfast: Saturday-Sunday, 8-11a.m.goodtogrill.com
For those end-of-the year grillingparties without all the hassle, getGood To Grill’s Prime Rib Platter orits Takeout and Party Platters! ThePrime Rib Platter feeds 10 andincludes Prime Rib with au jusand horseradish, your choice ofGarlic Mashed Potatoes or PotatoSalad, plus green salad, sauteedvegetables or grilled vegetables.Check out the website for greatprices and great selections. And,the restaurant also delivers!
Holiday Menu, Lunch $12.95, Dinner $19.95
HOHOCHINESECUISINE590 Farrington Hwy., A-535, Kapolei 692.9880
Monday-Thursday, 6 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 6 a.m.-9:30p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
To get the new year off to a galastart, head on down to Ho HoChinese Cuisine for its specialholiday menu featuring an ono-licious Roast Turkey, Ham andSeafood Buffet! Choose fromsucculent Roasted Turkey, Ham,Snow Crab Legs, Salt-PepperShrimp, Honey-Lemon MayaShrimp and Steamed Fish Filletwith ginger and onion sauce.Custard or Pumpkin Pie could beyour firecracker dessert ending toa delish meal!
Chicken Pikka Makhani, $14.95
HIMALAYANKITCHEN1137 11th Ave., Kaimuki 735.1122
Lunch: Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Dinner: nightly, 5-10 p.m.
Get an Indian/Nepalese start tothe new year with HimalayanKitchen’s Chicken Pikka Makhani!It’s succulent chicken that’s grilledin a tandoori oven, then sim-mered in an onion-tomato-cream-based sauce with a light touch ofthe chef’s special herb spices andserved with basmati rice. Polish itall off with exotic Himalayan Four-Spice Chocolate Ice Cream!
Kobe Beef Shabu Shabu, during Happy Hour (4-6 p.m., 9:30 p.m.-closing)$16.95, during regular hours $28.95
98-150 Kaonohi St., Aiea; 510 Piikoi St., #102, Ala MoanaAiea: 424.2222Lunch: Daily, 11a.m.-3 p.m.Dinner: Monday-Thursday, 4-11p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 4 p.m.-mid-night; Sundays, 4-10 p.m. Ala Moana: 589.2299Lunch: Daily, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.,Dinner: Sunday-Thursday, 4-11p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 4 p.m.-midnightichirikinabe.com
Just in time for the holidays,Ichiriki Japanese Nabe Restauranthas the perfect New Year’s KobeBeef Shabu Shabu for you! Itconsists of 5 melt-in-your-mouthounces of thinly sliced Kobe Beef,served with an assorted vegetableplatter and rice. Akemashiteomedetou (Happy New Year)!
ICHIRIKIJAPANESENABERESTAURANT
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Plantation Nights New Year's Eve Celebration, $89-$249 depending on seating
KAIMARKET2255 Kalakaua Ave., Sheraton Waikiki, Waikiki
921.4600First Seating 6 p.m.; SecondSeating 9 p.m., includes accessto New Year’s Eve party and aglass of champagne; OutsideSeating 9:30 p.m., includes pre-mium seating to view fireworks,access to New Year’s Eve partyand bottle of champagne (onebottle per eight people in party)kaimarket.com
Kai Market has created a plushPlantation Nights New Year’s EveCelebration for you and yours!Get access to fireworks/aparty/champagne, in addition toluscious entrees such as AlaeaSalt-Crusted Slow-Roasted PrimeRib, Miso-Marinated Butterfish,Steamed Alaskan Snow CrabLegs, and Whole RoastedSuckling Baby Pig, and more.
Grilled Filet Mignon and Tempura Kona Kampachi, Adults $135; Children (6-12) 50 percent off; Children (5 and under) free
2424 Kalakaua Ave., Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa, Third Floor, Ewa Tower
237.6180Daily, 5-10:30 p.m.waikiki.hyatt.com
Japengo in Hyatt Regency Waikikihas dished up an exotic combi-nation Japanese/Western NewYear’s repast for you this holiday:Grilled Filet Mignon (with enoki,bacon, black soy demi andedamame), Tempura KonaKampachi (with bonito, negi andlobster sauce), a Sushi Sampler(including tengu, red dragon andblackened ahi), Scallop ButterYaki (with black tobiko and shisoleaf), and a Red and WhiteSashimi Salad (including maguro,hamachi, Maui onions, ponzu andhasu chips). Even the dessert willtickle your taste buds: ShiratamaSundae (with mochi, kuromitsuand green tea ice cream)!
JAPENGO
New Year’s Specials: Tristan Lobster Tail Pad Thai $18.95, Four-Course Meal $24.70
3447 Waialae Ave., Kaimuki
739.0993Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sundays, 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.jjfrenchpastry.com
JJ has pulled two magical NewYear’s Specials out of his chef’shat for you: Tristan Lobster Tail PadThai (Whole Tristan Lobster Tail onPad Thai Noodles with a specialCitrus XO Sauce); and his lavishFour-Course Meals (any eightentrees — Baked Classic Hen,Baked Salmon, Fisherman Potpie,Sea Scallop Napoleon, AsianClassic, Seafood Brioche, CheeseRavioli with Lobster, and BakedOpakapaka — then choose fromSoup of the Day, Appetizer of theDay, and any dessert in the show-case)! Have a Happy New Year,JJ-style!
JJBISTRO&FRENCHPASTRY
The Holiday Feast, $75 (souvenir photo included with purchase, $12 value)
1841 Ala Moana Blvd., Waikiki 941.4444Lounge open from 5 p.m., dinner served daily, 5:30-10 p.m.honolulukobe.com
For a New Year’s extravaganzadone up Japanese-style, checkout Kobe Japanese SteakHouse’s Holiday Feast, a truebanquet consisting of a four-piece California Roll and twopieces of Grilled Shrimp for theappetizer, then stir-fried right infront of you — a 6 oz. CalamariSteak grilled with butter and ahint of lemon, 4 oz. of Scallops,and a 3-4 oz. Lobster Tail, andfinally, a 5 oz. Sirloin Steak!
KOBEJAPANESESTEAKHOUSE
Ring in 2013 with a Margherita, $15
INFERNO’SWOODFIREPIZZA1200 Ala Moana Blvd., Second Floor, Ward Centre 375.1200
Daily, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.infernospizzahawaii.com
If you’d like a more casual cele-bration with your friends this year,try Inferno’s Wood Fire Pizza’s Ringin 2013 with a Margherita spe-cial! This super pizza concoctionincludes fresh mozzarella cheese,fresh tomatoes and fresh basil,and you can add a side of salador gelato for dessert. There’s noth-ing like pizza to welcome in2013!
Thai Soft Shell Crab with Basil, Chili and Bamboo Shoots, $24.95
KEO’STHAICUISINE2028 Kuhio Ave., Waikiki 951.9355
Dinner 5-10 p.m.keosthaicuisine.com
Chef Keo Sananikone has cookedup an exquisite stir fry featuringfresh crab with basil, chili, bam-boo shoots, garlic, shallot, kirfirlime leaves, along with the chef’stop-of-the-line spices, and he’snamed it Thai Soft Shell Crab withBasil, Chili and Bamboo Shoots!What better way to kick off thenew year than at Keo's?
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Bi Bim Bap (32-oz. takeout bowl), $8.50
3221 Waialae Ave., #A-4, Kaimuki Shopping Center
734.8232Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8:30p.m.; Sundays, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Welcome in the new year withKorean Hibiscus BBQ’s special BiBim Bap, a traditional Koreandish and a well-balanced meal allin one bowl. A bed of seasoned"hapa rice" (brown plus white) isfirst topped with five colorfulKorean-style vegetables (greenchoi sum, green/white head cab-bage, red spicy soy bean sprouts,brown/white mung bean sproutsand pink/white shredded pickleddaikon), and then topped with thepopular Bulgogi, or requestedBarbecue Chicken and a fried eggwith special Korean hot sauce. It’sa healthy and hearty New Year’sstarter!
KOREANHIBISCUSBBQKeeaumoku (at Walmart); Pearl City (by Walmart); Moiliili (by Old Stadium Park);Kahala Mall (by McDonald’s); Pearlridge Shopping Center (Phase II, Mall Level)
Call specific locations for hours ofoperation.kozosushihawaii.net
Fantastic for New Year’s gather-ings, Kozo Sushi Hawaii offers thebest traditional and island-styleparty plates with the freshesttastes in town! Its Deluxe MakiSet contains a generous 52pieces of Inari Sushi (four pieces),Maki Sushi (24 pieces) andHosomaki Sushi (24 pieces ofcucumber, kanpyo, ume, shinko,tekka or natto). Simply ono!
KOZOSUSHIHAWAII
Deluxe Maki Set, $25.99
Party pans, any five pans $99.99 (one choice must be Rice or Macaroni Salad); or 20 percent off all party pans
LOCOMOCODRIVEINN930 Valkenburgh St., #205, Moanalua Shopping Center, Moanalua 423.8228
Daily, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
Got a big end-of-the-year party tocater? Then Loco Moco Drive Innin Moanalua Shopping Centershould be your one-stop shop forNew Year’s! The restaurant offersmore than 26 types of party pansconsisting of kamaaina favoritessuch as Chicken Katsu,Mochiko/Garlic Chicken,Barbecue Shortribs, Mahi Mahi,and Kalua Pig and Cabbage.Choose from small (serves 8 to10), medium (serves 15 to 20)or large (serves 25 to 30) pans.Go local at Loco Moco Drive Inn!
New Year’s Items, prices vary
LARRY’SBAKERY4369 Lawehana St., #3, Salt Lake 422.0059
Monday-Friday, 6 a.m.-1 p.m.;Saturday, 6 a.m.-noon; HolidayHours: Dec. 30-31, 6 a.m.-noon;closed Jan. 1-3.larrysbakery.com
Larry’s Bakery is baking up thebest New Year’s cakes, cookiesand mochi for you! Try its season-ally inspired cakes and cookiesdecorated with the Year of theSnake design, kasane mochidesign cookies, or holiday basketsand assorted butter mochi. Youwon’t break any New Year’spledges against sweets if youdon’t make any!
All-You-Can-Eat Buffet, Lunch $19.98, Dinner $27.98
MAKINOCHAYAAIEA98-150 Kaonohi St., Aiea 486.5100
Lunch: Daily, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.Dinner: Daily, 5:30-8 p.m.
Celebrate the New Year in stylewith Makino Chaya Aiea’s superseafood selection! For dinner, itsAll-You-Can-Eat Buffet featuresKing Crab, Snow Crab, Soft ShellCrab, Miso Butterfish, Lobster,Furikake-Crusted Ahi, ShrimpTempura, Manila Clams, 30 kindsof sushi and Teppanyaki Steak.Lunch has a similar, but smallerselection. And you can’t beat thefinishing choices, including JJBistro desserts, a chocolate foun-tain and fresh fruits. With somuch plenty, 2013 will certainlybe lucky at Makino Chaya Aiea! Breakfast Deluxe, $5.50; Breakfast Deluxe Combo, $7.50
1223 N. School St., Kalihi 848.5573Tuesday-Saturday, 5 a.m.-1 p.m.;Breakfast ends promptly at10:30 a.m.
Make one of your New Year’s res-olutions a hearty Breakfast Deluxeor Breakfast Deluxe Combo fromMitsu-Ken Okazu & Catering! TheBreakfast Deluxe includes twoscoops of fried rice, two eggs (anystyle), two strips of bacon, andthree pieces of Portuguesesausage; add three pieces of gar-lic chicken to turn it into aBreakfast Deluxe Combo. That’sone resolution you should keep.
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NAPOLEON’SBAKERYLocated at all Zippy’s Locations on Oahu and Maui
New Year’s Eve: all bakeries closeat 5 p.m. New Year’s Day: Ala Moana, KokoMarina and Pearlridge open 8a.m.; Ewa, Kahala, Kaneohe,Kapolei, Makiki, Mililani, Vineyardand Waiau open 10 a.m.; allothers closednapoleonsbakery.com
Indulge in a sweet ending to2012 at Napoleon’s Bakery! Pickup a Red Velvet Cake (8-inchround cake, $19.15) orGingerbread Snack Cake ($1.10)for your family get-together. Youcan also order a custom RedVelvet Sheet Cake with three days’advance notice for plain sheetcakes (full cake $102.75), andfive days for decorated cakes(decorations additional charge).Sinful, but there’s always the newyear to be good ...
Stuffed Maine Lobster in Puff Pastry, $58.50; Kahuku Prawns and Ruby Grapefruit Salad, $13.50; Maui Gold Pineapple Cheesecake, $9.50
OCEANHOUSE2169 Kalia Rd., Waikiki
923.2277Breakfast: 7-11 a.m. Dinner: 5-10 p.m.oceanhousewaikiki.com
Before all the fireworks begin,relax at Ocean House in Waikikiwith a decadent repast of StuffedMaine Lobster and Blue CrabMeat baked in puff pastry with AliiMushroom Champagne CreamSauce and served with Honey-Glazed Carrots and SautéedJulienne Leeks, or Kahuku Prawnsand Ruby Grapefruit Salad,served with local-farmed water-cress with a creamy lemon pep-per dressing finished with roastedmacadamia nuts. The perfectending to this perfect meal iswith Maui Gold PineappleCheesecake served with chunkyMaui Gold Pineapple sauce!
Pagoda Floating Brunch and Dinner Buffets: New Year's Brunch Buffet, Adults $39.95, Children (5-8) $19.95; New Year's Dinner Buffet,
Adults $45.95, Children (5-8) $21.95
PAGODAFLOATINGRESTAURANT
1525 Rycroft St., Makiki
948.8356 Hours: New Year’s Brunch: 9 a.m.-2p.m.; New Year’s Dinner 4-9:30p.m.; Breakfast Hours: Daily, 6:30a.m.-1 p.m.; Lunch Hours: Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; BrunchBuffet Hours: Saturday-Sunday, 10a.m.-2 p.m.; Dinner Buffet Hours:Wednesday-Sunday, 5-9:30 p.m.pagodahawaii.com
The koi and the waterfalls atPagoda Floating Restaurant mayseem peaceful, but your appetitewill be popping once you get aload of its New Year’s Brunch andDinner Buffets! Just a small sam-pling of what you have to choosefrom are Ozoni Soup, Tofu &Watercress Salad, Ahi InamonaPoke, Oysters on the Half Shell,Fresh Island Sashimi, RoastedPrime Rib of Beef and more.Paesano Crab Cake Salad, $21.90
2752 Woodlawn Drive, Manoa; 98-1277 Kaahumanu St., Waimalu Manoa: 988.5923Lunch: Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-2p.m.; Dinner: Daily, 5-9 p.m. Waimalu: 485.8883Lunch: Daily, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.;Dinner: Daily, 5-9 p.m.paesanohawaii.com
Paesano’s Crab Cake Salad willmake your year go out with abang! This dish features twoscrumptious homemade crabcakes over a bed of mixed greensand romaine lettuce, topped withpickled vegetables, grape toma-toes, black olives and spicypeperoncini, then tossed withhomemade creamy Italian dress-ing! Let the fireworks begin!
PAESANORISTORANTEITALIANO
Chinese New Year Shortbread Cookies, $3.95 and up
1450 Ala Moana Blvd., #2054, Ala Moana Center 946.6388Monday-Saturday, 7 a.m.-10p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.panyagroup.com
In time for the new year, PanyaBakery & Express has createdHomemade Shortbread Cookieswith hand-decorated Chinesegreetings just for you! They’re thegreatest gift for your island friendsat home or away, and will certain-ly bring you good luck in the newyear! Each cookie is individuallysealed and can be purchasedseparately or arranged in a PanyaGift Box finished with a decorativeholiday touch.
PANYABAKERY&EXPRESS
New Year's Eve Dinner Buffet, Adults $59, Children (12 and under) $29
RAINBOWLANAI2005 Kalia Road, Waikiki
949.4321Daily, 5-9:30 p.m.hiltonhawaiianvillage.com
Rainbow Lanai’s New Year’s EveDinner Buffet features a repleteholiday selection, only a smallsampling of which includes BigIsland Hearts of Palm, Orange andRoasted Fennel Salad, CharcuterieSalad, Poached Shrimp, Ahi Poke,Tako Poke, Pan-Fried Island Fishwith Hauula Tomato and CaperRelish, Seared Chicken Breast withHamakua Mushroom Sauce,Roast Tom Turkey, Steamed SnowCrab Legs, Prime Rib of Beef andmore. An array of desserts includeChestnut Cake, Eggnog PannaCotta and Cranberry Cheesecake,to name a few.
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Romano’s Macaroni Grill New Year’s 2013 Menu
Romano’s Macaroni Grill-Oahu, Ala Moana CenterRomano’s Macaroni Grill-Big Island, Queen’s Market Place
Reservations suggested: Oahu356.8300, 356.8810; Big Island(808) 443.5515 Ala Moana Center: New Year'sEve, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Waikoloa:New Year's Eve & New Year's Day,8 a.m.-10 p.m.macaronigrill.com
Each Romano’s Macaroni Grillrestaurant will offer 2013 NewYear’s Specials created by its tal-ented chefs. Select entrees fromthe a la carte menu, includingindulgent entree favorites such asPasta DiMare, EggplantParmigiana and Chicken Underthe Brick. For dessert, its famousTiramisu is worth sampling.Celebrate the spirit of giving atRomano’s Macaroni Grill in thenew year!
ROMANO’SMACARONIGRILL
New Year's Menu
RUTH’SCHRISSTEAKHOUSEHAWAIIOahu: Restaurant Row, Waikiki Beach Walk; Maui: Lahaina Center,The Shops at Wailea; Big Island: The Shops at Mauna Lani
Reservations suggested:Restaurant Row 599.3860,Waikiki Beach Walk 440.7910;Big Island: The Shops at MaunaLani (808) 887.0800, Maui:Lahaina Center (808)661.8815, The Shops at Wailea(808) 874.8880All Hawaii locations: New Year's Eve, from 4 p.m.; andNew Year's Day, from 5 p.m.ruthschrishawaii.com
All Ruth’s Chris Steak HouseHawaii restaurants will feature2013 New Year’s Specials creat-ed by its skilled chefs. Select suc-culent entrees such as USDAPrime Cowboy Rib Eye, Filet, NewYork Strip, Fresh Island Fish,Ruth’s Chris’ Famous BarbecuedShrimp and more.
Deconstructed Caramel Cheesecake, $6
3008 Waialae Ave., Kaimuki 259.7100Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 5 p.m.-midnight; Happy Hour:Tuesday-Sunday, 5-6 p.m., 9:30p.m.-midnight
After all your New Year’s partying,step back and savor SakuraRestaurant’s version of a classicdessert. Enter DeconstructedCaramel Cheesecake. This deca-dent delicacy consists of cheese-cake filling served on a bed ofcrumbled crust and topped offwith a luscious caramel sauce. It’sbrand-new for the new year atSakura’s!
SAKURARESTAURANT&PUPUBAR
New Year's Day "Hangover Buffet," Adults $24.95, Keiki $12.95
580 N. Nimitz Hwy., Iwilei 545.7979Daily, 8 a.m.-noon samchoyhawaii.com
If for some reason you’re a bitunder the weather after NewYear’s Eve, head on down to SamChoy’s Breakfast, Lunch & Crabfor its special New Year’s Day"Hangover Buffet!" The sumptu-ous selections include CarvedRoast Beef with au jus andcreamy horseradish and bernaisesauce, an omelet station, MisoSoup, Saimin, Jook, AssortedBreakfast Meats, Sam's Fried Riceand more. It’s the perfect pre-scription for your after-holidaycondition!
Assorted Sushi Platters, Small $21.70; Medium $38.05; Large $65.70
SHIRO'SSAIMINHAVEN98-020 Kamehameha Hwy., Aiea 488.8824
Sunday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-10:30p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 7 a.m.-11:30 p.m.shirossaimin.com
Perfect for the new year, celebratewith an assortment of Shiro’slocal-stlye Maki, Cone, Oshi andTeppo Sushi — all packed withono flavor! Choose from three dif-ferent-sized platters for that spe-cial holiday party: small (35pieces), medium (72 pieces) orlarge (125 pieces). Make Shiro’syour sushi stop this season!
Marinated Fried Chicken, $13.95
2746 Kaimuki Ave., Kapahulu 732.1656Sunday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m.;Friday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-11 p.m.sekiyasrestaurant.com
Sekiya’s in Kapahulu has a slight-ly non-traditional New Year’s mealfor the tasting — Marinated FriedChicken, tender chicken marinat-ed in a light teri sauce of shoyu-sugar, then deep-fried and servedwith a tangy daikon sauce. Itcomes with rice, miso soup,tsukemono and hot Japanesegreen tea. Add probably the bestPotato Macaroni Salad around foronly $2.65. It goes great with theMarinated Fried Chicken oralmost any other dish!
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Takeout party trays and platters, prices vary
THEWILLOWSRESTAURANT901 Hausten St., Moiliili 952.9200
Daily, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.willowshawaii.com
For all your New Year’s gatherings,The Willows Restaurant has theeasy answer with its takeout partytrays and platters! Choose from aslew of local favorites such as PoiStew, Squid Luau, Ahi Poke, TakoPoke, Oxtail Stew, ChickenKaraage, Beef Luau, Kalua Pigand Cabbage, Kimchee Stew,Shoyu Pork, Chicken Long Rice orKarai Chicken Wings. You’ll bewinning in the new year at TheWillows!
New Year’s Dinner Selections, prices vary
WAILANACOFFEEHOUSE1860 Ala Moana Blvd., Waikiki
955.176424/7 except Tuesday (restaurantclosed 11 p.m.-6 a.m.); Jan. 1,11 a.m.-midnight
Ring in the new year at WailanaCoffee House the entire day, start-ing with its Breakfast Special ofToasted English Muffin Halvestopped with Smoked Ham, TurkeyBreast and Poached Eggs withHollandaise Sauce. Then return inthe evening to celebrate withChilled Champagne or HouseWine, and complete dinners ofNew York Steak, SeafoodContinental or Roast Turkey withSmoked Ham. Splendid!
Zippy’s New Year's Specials for Pre-order, Zippy’s Holiday Sushi Platter, prices vary by location, while supplies last
ZIPPY’SRESTAURANTSVarious locations
Zippy’s Administrative Office973.0880New Year’s Eve: all dine-inrestaurants close 3 p.m.; all fast-food counters close 5 p.m. New Year’s Day: Ala Moana, KokoMarina and Pearlridge open 8a.m.; Ewa, Kahala, Kaneohe,Kapolei, Makiki, Mililani, Vineyardand Waiau open 10 a.m.; allother stores closedzippys.com
Zippy’s has you covered for allyour New Year’s Specials andHoliday Sushi Platter needs! Orderin advance, while supplies last!Choose from: Konbu Maki (6-pack $9.95), Namasu (Zip Meal-2 lbs. $12.95), Chicken Nishime(Zip Meal-2 lbs. $12.95) or SushiPlatter (40 pieces Maki, 12pieces Cucumber, 12 piecesTakuan and 10 pieces Inari Sushi,$26.95). Zip on down to Zippy’sfor New Year's!
Gourmet Salads: Greek, Small $8.25, Large $10.95; California, Small $8.25;Large $10.95; Pear & Gorgonzola, Small $8.50, Large $10.95; ZBQ,
Small $8.50, Large $10.95
1200 Ala Moana Blvd., Ward Centre; 151 Hekili St., Kailua (next to Boots & Kimo’s)
Ward: 596.0066Sunday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.mKailua 230.8400Sunday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.;Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m.zpizza.com
For a fresh start to the new year,ZPizza’s got the answer with itsgourmet salads! Choose fromGreek, California, Pear andGorgonzola, or ZBQ. Resolve to gethealthy with a gourmet salad fromZPizza!
ZPIZZA
Four-Course Prix-Fixe New Year’s Eve Menu, $70
TROPICSBAR&GRILL2005 Kalia Road, Waikiki
949.4321 Daily, 5-10 p.m.hiltonhawaiianvillage.com
Enjoy the best of the Islands withChef Kapo’s Four-Course Prix-FixeNew Year’s Eve Menu this year! Yourexquisite evening will start with aHauula Tomato Bisque, followed byyour choice of Shrimp & SeaAsparagus Poke with Shaved MauiOnions, Sumida Watercress andKona Sea Salt or Hirabara BabySpinach Salad & Macadamia NutBrittle. Entrees include Old LahainaRum and Brown Sugar Pan-SearedSalmon Steak with Crisp SauteedGnocchi and Ho Farm Tomatoes, orParsley-Crusted Rack of Lamb withIsland Sweet Corn and GoatCheese Pudding and SauteedLocal Vegetables.
Seafood Buffet, Adults $50; Children (6-12) $19; Children (5 and under) free
SWIM2424 Kalakaua Ave., Hyatt Regency Waikiki, 3rd Floor Ewa Pool Terrace
237.6395New Year's Eve, 6-10 p.m.;Regular hours, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.waikiki.hyatt.com
For seafood this New Year’s,SWIM’s Seafood Buffet in HyattRegency Waikiki is where it’s at!Select from fabulous KauaiShrimp, Oysters, Smoked MarlinHummus, Miso Chili-GlazedSalmon, Sesame-RoastedChicken, and Black Lava SeaSalt-Crusted Beef Medallions! Forappetizers, choose from HirabaraFarms Field Greens, ChoppedCurried Chicken Salad, NorthShore Succotash or Yukon GoldPotato Hash. And for fantastic fin-ishers, opt for Coconut GuavaCake with Ginger Crème Anglaise,Lilikoi Meringue Tart and more!
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If you were to say “Thaifood” and “Hawaii” inthe same sentence,
“Let’s go to Keo’s” wouldlikely be the phrase thatfollows. That’s becauserestaurateur and chef KeoSananikone has stood atthe epicenter of Thai cui-sine since 1977. His exotic,savory and authentic fla-vors have made Keo’s ThaiCuisine the largest andlongest-running eatery ofits kind in the state. Hisdishes also have garnered
acclaim from countlessnotable publications aswell as celebrities, politi-cians and even royalty.
Sananikone insists it’snot the glitz and glam thatkeeps regulars comingback for more. Instead, it’sthe simplicity of freshingredients that gives hismenu an outstanding repu-tation.
“It’s always been goodThai food that has madeKeo’s popular amonglocals and tourists for the
past 35 years,” explainsSananikone. A combina-tion of spry vegetables,herbs and spices — whichthe chef grows locally on
his own farm — preparedin traditional recipes iswhat gives the establish-ment its delicious factor.
If you haven’t been toKeo’s, this holiday seasonand New Year’s Eve is theperfect time to go because,in addition to its regularmenu, the eatery is offeringComplete Set Dinner spe-cials featuring some of itsbest-selling menu items.
Set Dinner A ($34.95)presents a merry assortmentof appetizers, salad, anentree choice and dessert.The culinary journey beginswith Spring Rolls and
Crispy Noodles followedby a green papaya salad.
Then choose from suchtantalizing entrees asCashew Nuts withChicken or GarlicBeef withMushrooms.
Also on the specialmenu is the restau-
rant’s most famousdish, Evil Jungle Prince
with chicken. This mysti-fying red curry combinescreamy coconut milk withbeautiful herbs and spicesfor a flavor that is the epit-ome of Thai curry.
Deluxe Set Dinner B($39.95) also features
appetizers, salad, an entreeand dessert, but it is aseafood-lover’s dreamcome true. For the maincourse, diners may choosefrom Evil Jungle Princewith shrimp, SeafoodMedley, Crispy Fish or aGreen Vegetarian Curry.
Keo suggests trying thedevourable SeafoodMedley prepared with aspicy sweet-and-sour sauceas well as mixed vegeta-bles. You won’t go wrongwith Crispy Fish either,which you can dress up
with a hot Thai red currysuace, spicy fresh basil andchili sauce or mild garlicshiitake mushroom sauce.
Keo’s holiday specialsinclude Jasmine, white orbrown rice on the side, andfor dessert, choose fromThai Tapioca pudding orice cream.
While these set dinnersare only available duringthe holidays, rest assuredknowing you can experi-ence the magic of thesedishes year-round on Keo’sregular menu.
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WHERE2028 Kuhio Ave., Honolulu
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HOURSOpen daily, 5 p.m.-closing
1 Evil Jungle Prince withChicken (part of Set Dinner A,$34.95)2 Crispy Fish (part of DeluxeSet Dinner B, $39.95)3 Seafood Medley (part ofDeluxe Set Dinner B, $39.95)
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AT CHAI’S ISLAND BISTRO | ALOHA TOWER MARKETPLACE
After more than 14 years, Chai’s IslandBistro in Aloha Tower Marketplace willofficially close its doors Dec. 31.
“Once we announced the closing, many of ourlongtime entertainers who’ve performed here inthe past have called to ask if they could performone last time,” says restaurant owner and chef
Chai Chaowasaree, who’s been known to draw inHawaii’s top entertainers to serenade guests on aregular basis. “Hapa’s Barry Flanagan was thefirst one who offered his support. Since Hapawas the first group to perform at Chai’s when wefirst opened, there’s no better way than to havethem perform for our closing,” he adds.
Hapa is set to take the stageDec. 30 and bid a fond farewell tothis award-winning restaurantbest known for its Pacific Rim cui-sine. Other artists scheduled toperform this month include JakeShimabukuro, Sista RobiKahakalau, Jerry Santos, KeliiKanealii, Brothers Cazimero,Danny Couch and Na Leo’s LehuaKalima. All performances will takeplace at 7 p.m., and you can visitchaisislandbistro.com for specificperformance dates.
“I must say a big mahalo to myohana of entertainers who havesupported us from when we firstopened until now,” Chaowasareesays.
And if you’re a fan of Chai’s cui-sine, you’re in luck! AlthoughChai’s Island Bistro will no longerbe, Chaowasaree will open a newrestaurant on the ground floor ofHonolulu Pacifica Building (1009Kapiolani Blvd.) early next year.According to Chaowasaree, therestaurant will focus on healthierfare.
“There will be no butter at my new restaurant,”he explains. “I want to teach people how to eathealthier since, as they say, ‘You are what youeat.’
“To me, moderation is key. People have differ-ent dietary needs to suit their health-consciouslifestyle.”
And as a way of saying thanks to his loyalpatrons, Chaowasaree is offering a special pro-motion. For one time only through the end of themonth, you can purchase a $50 gift certificate forthe price of $25, redeemable at Chaowasaree'snew restaurant in the coming months.
“Also, if you come for dinner this month wewill give you a Chef Chai gift certificate worth$20. Don’t miss it,” Chaowasaree says.
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For those of you who have beenwondering what ever happenedto Korean Hibiscus BBQ, the
restaurant that served up all of yourfavorite takeout treats, don’t worry —it’s still here. It just had a locationchange earlier this year. So, loyal cus-tomers, you can now find KoreanHibiscus BBQ at its new venue inKaimuki, where it found its new homelast January.
The husband-and-wife ownersRaymond and Shirley Kodani took acouple of years off to spend more timewith their family, but now they’reback. And their food is just as goodas ever.
Raymond describes the restau-rant’s food as a “compromise” anda “hybrid” of both traditionalKorean foods and local flavors.
“We are not doing all of the regu-lar, standard Korean meals, but weare doing some of the traditional ones.But then we also have ‘hybrid’ ones,
because some of the tastes we adaptfor the local crowd,” he explains.
Like at its former location, therestaurant focuses on takeout.Raymond estimates that most dishestake just about 5 to 8 minutes to pre-pare.
“We can do pretty much anythingfor takeout, even the soups and thecatering (dishes).
orean Hibiscus BBQ comes toKaimuki from Aina Haina ShoppingCenter, where it had been for 14
years before closing its doors in 2010. But to the delight of manydiners, co-owners Raymond and Shirley Kodani re-opened KoreanHibiscus BBQ at its new location on Waialae Avenue in January.
“A lot of our customers actually come from Aina Haina now, andthey remember us,” Raymond says. “I guess when you have beensomewhere for 14 years, you kind of grow up with a family, andyou become part of their family.”
Before opening up their Aina Haina restaurant, Shirley worked at
a variety of restaurants, primarily in counter service, and Raymondworked in electronics. But Shirley, who learned to cook from hermother, had a longtime dream to open up her own place. Not longafter Korean Hibiscus BBQ opened, Raymond decided to comeaboard and help his wife with running the restaurant.
“All the recipes, all the seasonings — it’s all hers,” he says ofhis wife.
Raymond hopes that more of their regular customers from theirother location come and visit them, and grab a tasty bite to eat.
“We have seen a lot of our former customers,” he adds, “andit’s nice to see those familiar faces.”
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Korean Hibiscus BBQKaimuki Shopping CenterLower Level3221 Waialae Ave.
734.8232
Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.- 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.- 7 p.m.
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Korean Hibiscus owner Shirley Kodani
Saba Fillet ($9)
BBQ Beef ($9.50) BBQ Chicken ($9)
People can just call in their order, and we will get itready, and they can swing by and pick it up. It is prettyfast and straight forward.”
Korean Hibiscus BBQ lives up to its namesake, asRaymond says that the barbecue items are among themost popular. These include BBQ Beef ($9.50) and BBQChicken ($9) — both tasty, tender dishes.
If is seafood you’re after, look no further than SabaFillet ($9), a light, flavorful fish.
But if you can’t seem to decide on just one entree, noproblem. The restaurant offers a variety of combinationmeals. There are the three entree combinations, includ-ing Korean Hibiscus Sampler ($11.50), which includeskalbi, barbecue beef and barbecue chicken.
The Two-Combo Plate ($10.75) allows you to choosefrom 10 different items. Possible combinations, forexample, are the Two-Combo Plate Fish Jun andZucchini Jun ($10.75) and the Two-Combo Plate MeatJun and Spicy BBQ Chicken ($10.75).
With its regular or combination meals, customers alsohave the option of selecting four side dishes out of 13options, including various types of kimchee, long rice,macaroni salad, corn, seaweed, daikon, choi sum andsweet potato.
“This gives our customers a lot of variety,” Raymondsays. “Even if two customers order the same thing …each meal will be uniquely designed for the individualbecause you are choosing what you want.”
Raymond says that with all of the restaurant’s combi-nation meals, there are 50 different options total.
Contact Christina O’Connor at [email protected]
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By Alana Folen
Regarded as a premier choicein local dining, OceanHouse, situated in
Outrigger Reef on the BeachHotel, welcomes its guests to awhole new world of possibilities.Feel right at home while soakingin the oceanfront views and mar-velous sunsets, all the while par-taking in delicious cuisine, whichpatrons have delighted in for thepast 10 years.
Most recently, Ocean House hasbrought a new executive chef onboard. Aurelio Garcia joined thestaff about a month ago and offers34 years of culinary experience.
“We are very happy to haveChef Aurelio join our team,” saysrestaurant general manager DavidNagaishi. “Chef Aurelio is verytalented. He is a hands-on chef andlikes to work side by side with hiscrew.”
“I really like the energy here andthe staff has been very welcom-ing,” Garcia adds. “The atmos-phere is wonderful and the qualityof the food is great.”
Originally known for its pre-dominant seafood selection,Ocean House offers a meaty selec-tion of entrees as well, such as itsHawaiian Sea Salt Slow RoastedPremium Angus Prime Rib, whichmakes mouths water on a dailybasis. Yet, Green Onion SteamedMonchong ($32.50) will alwaysremain a top choice among diners.An island favorite, this tenderpiece of fish is served with yuzuchinoise sauce and a blend of stir-fried vegetables.
“We’re known for our richselection of food, so I want tomake sure I serve everything thebest as possible,” Garcia says, not-ing that he plans to incorporate anincrease of local products to themenu. “A special of mine that Irecently featured is Pan-SearedOpakapaka with Maui Gold
pineapple and Hilo-grown ginger.As for starters, I really enjoy theEdamame Hummus.”
According to Nagaishi,Edamame Hummus ($11.50) is abest-selling appetizer on the menuwith its seasoned soy bean pureeserved with crisp tofu cakes driz-zled in a balsamic vinaigrette.
And, of course, we all knowdessert is the most important partof each meal, so there will alwaysbe room for Uncle Moki’sChocolate Lava Flow Cake ($10),which features a triple chocolatesemi-sweet chocolate fudge cakewith a scoop of vanilla bean icecream.
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OCEAN HOUSE
WHEREOutrigger Reef Hotel2169 Kalia Road, Honolulu
CALL923.2277
HOURSBreakfast 7-11 a.m., Dinner 5-10 p.m. daily
WEBSITEoceanhousewaikiki.com
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Green OnionSteamed Monchong($32.50)
Edamame Hummus($11.50)
Executive chefAurelio Garcia
Leah Friel photos
ABOVE Two-Combo PlateMeat Jun and Spicy BBQ
Chicken ($10.75)
LEFT Two-ComboPlate Fish Jun and
Zucchini Jun($10.75)
Nathalie Walkerphotos
Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor
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Atlantis Seafood & Steak2284 Kalakaua Avenue922-6868
La Palme D’orAla Moana Center - Mall LevelMountain Side, next to Shirokiya941-6161
Napoleon’s BakeryLocated inside of Zippy’s
AMERICAN
BAKERYFendu Boulangerie2752 Woodlawn Dr.Manoa Marketplace 988-4310
Larry’s Bakery4369 Lawehana St. (across Target in Salt Lake)422-0059
Eggs n’ Things Ala Moana451 Piikoi St538-EGGS (3447)
Eggs n’ Things Saratoga343 Saratoga Road923-EGGS (3447)
Waikiki Beach Eggspress2464 Kalakaua Ave(Aston Waikiki Circle)926-EGGS (3447)
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
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CELEBRATE A NEW BEGINNINGNew Year’s Eve
at The Royal Hawaiian
Enjoy spectacular New Year’s Eve events at The Royal. Featuring a fabulous 5-course New Year’s Eve Dinner
at Azure Restaurant and The Pink Party beneath Hawaiian skies at the Monarch Terrace,
Mai Tai Bar and Ocean Lawn.
For details, visit royal-hawaiian.com, call 921-4600
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Decadent buff et featuring a Prime Rib carving station, Island Fish, Roast Tom Turkey, Steamed Snow Crab Legs, a pasta station,
assorted dim sum and an array of desserts
Leave the cooking behind and treat your family to world-class service as you dine beachfront at one of the fabulous
Hilton Hawaiian Village restaurants this Christmas. Choose from a wide variety of sumptuous holiday menu options, both
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, December 24 and 25, 2012. With settings from casual to grand, you’ll fi nd tempting choices
for your holiday celebration.
Call today for reservations
949-4321 ext.39To view a complete menu, visit
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Hilton For Th e Holidays
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
Canton Seafood Restaurant923 Keeaumoku St.955-3388
Five Star International BuffetRoyal Hawaiian Center, Bldg C, Level 3.380-9300
Hee Hing Restaurant 449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544
Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant111 N. King St.521-8268
Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine 590 Farrington Hwy.692-9880
CATERERS
Makino Chaya98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100
CHINESE
Camellia 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
Yakiniku Camellia BuffetStadium Mall4510 Salt Lake Blvd.486-3311
CAFE
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ODORIKOJapanese restaurant
visit us at odorikohawaii.com
Lunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11am–5pmDinner. . . . . . 5pm–12am (Midnight)
808-923-7368King’s VillageShopping Center2400 Koa Ave.
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or visit our restaurants both located inOutrigger Reef On the Beach Hotel • 2169 Kalia Road
www.oceanhousewaikiki.com
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Porcini Seared Ahi TatakiDry Land Pea Shoots, Yuzu Butter Sauce
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New Year’s EveNew Year’s EveNew Year’s EveHOLIDAY LUNCH SPECIAL
947-2836Open 7 Days • 2700 So. King St.
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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
Asahi 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
Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square, 524-1628
Royal Garden Chinese RestaurantAla Moana Hotel, 3rd Floor410 Atkinson Drive942-7788
Little Village Noodle House1113 Smith St.545-3008
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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. • 488-8824
WAIPAHU94-256 Waipahu Depot St. • 676-2088
EWA 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
Zippy’s Call the one nearest you
JJ Bistro & French Pastry3447 Waialae Ave.739-0993
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4369 Lawehana St. (across Target in Salt Lake) |
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2746 Kaimuki Ave732-1656
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at the old Waikiki III TheatresParking available at the Pro-Park locationSeaside Ave. Pay $2 at the Restaurant.
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Hee Hing CHRISTMAS BUFFETSA Hawaii Tradition!
CHRISTMAS BRUNCH BUFFETAdults $23.95 ♦ Seniors $22.95 ♦ Keikis $11.95
CHRISTMAS DINNER BUFFETAdults $28.95 ♦ Seniors $27.95 ♦ Keikis $14.50
SANTA VISITS at 6PMon CHRISTMAS EVE!
CHRISTMAS DAY BUFFETS
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**
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
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
GREEKMax’s Of Manila94-300 Farrington Hwy
801 Dillingham Blvd.951-6297
FILIPINO
3 2 | D I N I N G O U T | D E C . 1 6 - 2 2 , 2 0 1 2
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 12/31/12. Must present coupon.
Credit Card Sale Only(With Coupon)
Hong Kong Dim Sum & Regular Menu Items
Dim Sum Take Out Special! 8am-11:30am
10% OFF(Charge) • 15% OFF(Cash)
Dim Sum & Reg. Menu Dine In Special!
5% OFF(Charge) •10% OFF(Cash)
10% OFF
Celebrating 11 Years!
Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)
5% OFF
Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Avenue
738-8666Excludes Set Menu; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, Char Siu & other specials.
5%, 10% and lobster special are not to be combined with any otheroffer/discounts/specials. Expires 12/31/12. Must present coupon.
Lobster $1299with purchase of Full Price EntreeValid 5-10:30pm
Lobster$1299
with purchase of Full Price EntreeValid 5-10:30pm
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Restaurant Row500 Ala Moana Blvd.
808.599.3860
Waikiki Beach Walk226 Lewers St. 808.440.7910
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Mon-Fri: 5:30 - 10:00 pm • Sat, Sun: 5:00 - 10:00 pmLive Entertainment Wed-Sun • Valet Parking
Proper Attire Required • Reservations Recommended www.hyshawaii.com • 2440 Kuhio Ave 922 5555
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1841 Ala Moana Blvd.Between Ilikai & Hilton Hawaiian Village
941-4444Dinner served from 5:30 nightly • Valet parking available
$
Ward Center(next to Ryan’s Grill) 375-1200
Tues-Sun 11am-9pm • Closed Mondayswww.infernospizzahawaii.com
• Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza• Small Salad• (2) Soft Drinks
*Offer not valid with other offers/discounts. Expires 12/20/12
Reg. $19
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WHERE TO DINE
Kobe Japanese Steak House1841 Ala Moana Blvd.941-4444
Hifumi Japanese RestaurantChinese Cultural Plaza536-3035
Z PizzaWard Centre Auahi St. Shops 596-0066Kailua 151 Hekili St. 230-8400 Ichiriki
AIEA 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
Kozo SushiKahala Mall • 738-KOZOKeeaumoku • 946-KOZOMoiliili • 951-KOZOPearlridge • 483-6805Pearl City • 455-6805
Paesano Ristorante ItalianoWaimalu Shopping Plaza98-1277 Kaahumanu St.(across from Safeway) 485-8883Manoa Marketplace2752 Woodlawn Drive 988-5923
JAPANESE
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1/2 OFF88 Piikoi St., Honolulu593-1200 • kissatencafe.com
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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. 12/31/12.
930 McCully St. • 951-0511/951-0611 • PRIVATE PARTY ROOM• CONVENIENT PARKING
*DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALL BEVERAGES WITH
THIS AD. EXP. 12/31/12.
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
801 Dillingham Blvd.
(next to Costco Iwilei)Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
Waipahu Shopping Plaza
94-300 Farrington Hwy., Suite F-1Waipahu, Hawaii 96797
www.maxschicken.com 951-MAXS (6297)
Holiday Catering and Private Parties Available
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3441 WAIALAE AVE 780-3115 OPEN DAILY 11 AM - 12 AM
BYOB
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1/2Lobster or Dugeness Crab
With purchase of Combos #1 or #2.
PRICE
10%OFFor
Weekday Special Lunch11AM-5PM
Cannot be combined with other Offers or Discounts
Kapolei Marketplace590 Farrington Hwy 692-9880
1295
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with purchase of $50in Gift Certificates
HOLIDAY MENUChristmas and New Year
Eve & Day Eve & Day
Includes Roasted Turkey & Seafood Menu
Lunch$ 1995
Dinner$
Holiday Special
$5 $10 Gift Certificate
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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 12/21/12
2028 Kuhio Avenue Dinner 5:00pm - Closing
www.keosthaicuisine.com
ORDER NOW for NEW YEAR’S!POI STEW • SQUID LUAU • SHOYU PORK
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Since 1944
901 Hausten Street • www.willowshawaii.com (808) 952-9200
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
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
Surf N Turf Tacos3045 Monsarrat Ave.456-5343
Mitsu-Ken1223 N. School Street848-5573
OKAZUYA
Odoriko Japanese Restaurant2400 Koa Ave.923-7368
Don-Day Yakiniku905 Keeaumoku St.951-1004
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Best “Japanese Style”Shabu Shabu in Hawaii
Mon-Sat 11am-2pm (last call 1:30pm)Dinner Nightly 5pm-10pm (last call 9:30pm)Validated Parking • 1221 Kapiolani Blvd. • 597-1655
Shabu Shabu or any Sukiyaki Setfeaturing our special sukiyaki sauce. Exp. 12/20/12
Shabu Shabu or any Sukiyaki Setfeaturing our special sukiyaki sauce. Exp. 12/20/12
WAIMALU98-020 Kam Hwy.488-8824
WAIPAHU94-256 Waipahu Depot St.
676-2088
EWA BEACH SHOP. CTR.91-919 Fort Weaver Rd.
689-0999www.shirossaimin.com
Dear Hearts,If you’re aliveGive with some enthusiasmBe glad to be aliveBe pleasantBe caring.It’s a wonderful worldGive with loveMake it a loveable world.
Saimin Havenly Yours,
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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
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Dim SumServed 7am Daily
$198Take-out Orders
Welcomed
SEATINGS AT 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM & 2:00 PM (w/2 HRS. LIMIT)
Ala Moana Center
Tel: 947-8818CHRISTMAS DAY BUFFET LUNCH
Adult - $26.95 Child (2-10) & Senior (65 & over) - $21.95
Many MoreItems to
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Maple Garden/Yen King909 Isenberg Street • 941-6641
www.MapleGardenHawaii.com
Lunch 11am-2pmAdults $17.95
Dinner 5-8:30pmAdults $21.95
Roast Turkey, Crab Legs,
& more
CHRISTMASDAY BUFFETCHRISTMASDAY BUFFET
Reservations Recommended*Free parking available at First Hawaiian Bank
Includes 3 Whole Live Lobsters!
• BBQ Platter• Dried Scallop
Soup• Peking Duck
w/Buns• Deep Fried
Garlic CrispyChicken
• Stir FriedSeafood
• Live Lobsterw/Ginger &Green Onion
• Stir Fried FishFillet
• Fried Rice• Dessert
Serves 10-12 HOLIDAY PARTY MENU
$188
Bring your own wine/liquor. No corkage fee through December!
1380 S. KING ST. 11am - 3am DAILY• Call for Reservations today! 944-8288
at the Colony Surf
HOLIDAY GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE!Jeff Peterson Grammy-winning Slack Key Guitar,
experience the gentle crashing waves,pure ocean breezes and awesome beauty of Hawaii.
…Only at Michel ’sPLEASE CALL FOR RESERVATIONS
ENTERTAINMENT NIGHTLY ~ FREE VALET PARKING
2895 Kalakaua Ave. • 923-6552 www.michelshawaii.com
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FOR BANQUETS & PRIVATE PARTIES CALL 728-3463
1st Sunday Champagne Brunch!
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Belly Dancing (1st & 3rd Sunday)
WHERE TO DINE
THAI
New Violet’s GrillKapalama Shopping Center1210 Dillingham Blvd # 8841-8535
Keo’s Thai Cuisine2028 Kuhio Ave.951-9355
Shabu Shabu House1221 Kapiolani Blvd597-1655
The Ocean House RestaurantOutrigger Reef On The Beach2169 Kalia Rd. 923-2277
Tropical Tribe(across Pan Am Bldg)1637 Kapiolani Blvd.366-8226
SWEETS
Crab City3441 Waialae Ave.780-3115
SHOR American Seafood GrillHyatt Regency Waikiki Beach2424 Kalakaua Ave.923-1234 ext. 59
3660 on the Rise 3660 Waialae Ave.737-1177
PACIFIC RIM
Pho My Lien98-150 Kaonohi St. 488-4900
VIETNAMESEKarai Crab901 Hausten St.952-6990
Lobster King1380 S. King St.944-8288Adega Portuguese
1138 Smith Street566-5909
OKINAWAN PORTUGUESE
SEAFOOD
SHABU SHABU
BOUNTY SEVEN SEAS
Friday & Saturday 5:30 – 9:30 pm
For Reservations
739-8760
AT
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www.kahalaresort.com
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As the sturdy and stunning flowerfor which it is named continuesto bloom season after season,
year after year, Camellia Buffet hasblossomed again following a short respite.
The family-owned operation hassatisfied Hawaii diners’ appetites fornearly 40 years with Korean and otherlocal favorites that are cooked yakiniku-style on grills situated at every table.The current incarnation of CamelliaBuffet is situated in Stadium Mall, atthe location formerly occupied by PizzaHut, and has drawn a host of new andreturning customers eager to dig in tothe all-you-can-eat buffet, which featuresboth the traditional yakiniku meats andvegetables for grilling as well as fully-prepared selections served hot and freshon the buffet line.
The Camellia story began in 1977 asJaeshin Park, a former Korean Airemployee who brought his family toHawaii just years prior, opened the firstof what would be nine restaurant locations,in Waikiki. After Park suffered a strokefive years ago, he and his family decidedto scale back operations, eventuallyclosing what had served as the lastCamellia location in Pearl Kai in February.However, after an overwhelming showof support by customers who missedtheir yakiniku fix, Park’s son, Ronnie,and daughter, Kris, decided to bringback the iconic buffet to keep the restau-rant’s legacy alive.
“The camellia is a very strong flowerthat is always in bloom, so the restaurantis always blooming, too” explains Kris,who manages the restaurant while Ronnieserves as owner. “We were going toretire completely, but our loyal customerskept calling and asking us to open abuffet on this side of the island, and welive in Salt Lake, so when we passed thelocation and found it was empty, that’show we ended up here today.”
While Jaeshin has slowed down sig-nificantly after suffering the stroke, hestill enjoys eating his Camellia favorites.On a recent visit by Dining Out, theformer restaurateur was at the eatery
enjoying some of his favorite buffetitems, cooking them to perfection onthe easy-to-use grill powered by butanecanisters. While the original buffet inWaikiki featured an exclusively Koreanmenu, the current version of Camelliaoffers a host of Korean favorites as wellas local-style dishes that make up someof the hot buffet items.
The bountiful buffet is available dailyat lunch ($14.95 for adults and $7.95 forchildren, served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.)and dinner ($24.95 for adults and $12.95for children, served from 5 to 10 p.m.),and a 10-percent discount is availablefor members of the military and seniors,
Monday through Thursday. The savoryspread includes Kal Bi short ribs,barbecue chicken, spicy chicken, barbecuebeef and pork, fried noodles, fish jun,mixed seafood stir-fry, Korean spicychicken karaage and a host of soups,vegetables and fruit. The dinner selectionsinclude the aforementioned items aswell as shrimp, cubed beef sirloin,Korean crab and steamed clams servedin a special house sauce.
Takeout plates also are available from11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and include four veg-etable selections and white or brownrice. Some of the plate lunches includeBBQ Beef ($7.95), BBQ Chicken ($7.95),Fish Jun ($7.95) and Fried Mandoo($6.95). Diners also can create a combi-nation plate with two of their favoriteselections for $9.95.
“Our lunch price is really reasonable,”explains Kris. “You go to any takeoutplace, and the kal bi alone is $11. Here,you can get kal bi plus all the othermeats to cook yakiniku, plus fish andother items. We’re trying to keep ourprices low so that our loyal localcustomers will keep coming back andenjoying our food.”
Just in time for the holidays, Camelliaalso offers a catering menu to aid inplanning a special party or gathering.Platters of shrimp, kal bi, spicy chickenand other favorites are available inmedium and large platters ranging from$45 to $185.
orderoftheday
Where: Stadium Mall, 4510 Salt Lake Blvd., Honolulu • Call: 486.3311 • Hours: Open daily, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (lunch) and 5-10 p.m. (dinner)
Camellia Buffet Provides Endless Thrills on the GrillSTORY BY KYLE GALDEIRA + PHOTOS BY LEAH FRIEL
Camellia Buffet’s impressive buffet options
Jaeshin and RonniePark
An assortment of Camellia favorites Korean side dishes are part of the buffet Korean Crab Steamed Clams with special house sauce
