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It’s a “Kung Hee FatChoy!” celebration forgeneral manager GaryChan and floor supervisorMichael Chan (seated),and assistant managersJohn and Thomas Lung(standing), as they present the restaurant’sChinese New Year anddim sum specialties.

Sandwiches are the standard foran easy and filling lunch option,but this week, Ono readers, I’ve

upped my expectations and a good old-fashioned sandwich just won’t do thetrick this time. It’s time to elevate theeveryday sandwich with a little heat andthe perfect combination of ingredients.The following restaurants have certainlypaved the way for the belovedpanini — a hot, pressed sandwich,which originated in Italy.

This week, I’ve learned the manysecrets to building a better sand-wich — one that centers around ex-ceptional bread, melted cheeses,tender morsels of meaty goodness,fresh and vibrant veggies, and thatspecial sauce. Talk about paninisdressed to the nines.

Stomachs will be grumbling, solet’s waste no time and begin toeat our way to panini heaven. Digright in because paninis with pizazzare what it’s all about!

Kit n KitchenA wave of Euro-Asian fusion

sweeps you away at Kit n Kitchenon University Avenue, where own-ers and husband-and-wife duo Kitand May Yiu effortlessly combinethe best of both culinary worlds.And being that I’m of Asian andEuropean heritage, I can’t help butbe a bit biased to this type of fare.You can’t blame me, though, be-cause the food is divine!

I've always had a soft spot in myheart for the savory pasta disheshere, yet the paninis pack a punch

as well, let me tell you!May takes the reins in the kitchen as ex-

ecutive chef, and according to Kit, sheputs together an amazing ChickenSpinach Pesto Panini. Priced at $9.95, thismost-coveted sandwich features grilledchicken, fresh baby spinach, tomato,pesto-tomato sauce and gooey moz-zarella cheese nestled between two fluffy

slices of white bread,which are always hot offthe griddle. You know youwant to bite right in!

Yet, sometimes youjust have to go with atried-and-true Americanclassic, such as Kit nKitchen’s BLT Panini

($9.95). What’s not to love aboutbacon, lettuce and tomato? It’ssimply a match made in heaven!

This hand-held piece of scrump-tiousness presents a perfect paninioverflowing with crispy strips of ba-con, lettuce, fresh tomato, pesto-tomato sauce and mozzarellacheese. Absolutely delicious!

All grilled panini sandwiches areserved with a garden saladsplashed with your choice ofsesame miso or ginger dressing.

Kit n Kitchen1010 University Ave. Varsity

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Panya Bistro and BakeryIn business for more than a

decade, Panya Bistro and Bakeryis renowned for its eclectic fare,inviting ambiance and top-notchcustomer service. This hot spotholds the recipe for success andhas it down to a science. Panya firstopened its doors in 1997 in McCullyShopping Center and today boastsfour thriving locations islandwide,all thanks to the “A-Team” com-

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Kit n Kitchen Panya Bistro and Bakery Fendu Boulangerie

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Above: The editor is ready to takea bite out of Kit n Kitchen’s ChickenSpinach Pesto Panini ($9.95).

Left Panya’s Chicken Pesto Panini($9.50)

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Jade Dynasty SeafoodRestaurant rings in the Yearof the Snake as Chinese New

Year officially kicks off today (Feb.10). A new year means new possi-bilities, and it’s believed that theYear of the Snake centers aroundsteady progress and attention todetail — focus and discipline aredeemed necessary for goals to beachieved. Jade Dynasty SeafoodRestaurant in Ala Moana Center’sHookipa Terrace is looking forwardto a year filled with prosperity andcontinued success.

“Business has been good for us.We’ve been very lucky,” says gen-eral manager Gary Chan, who’sseen the restaurant expand its culi-nary repertoire throughout theyears. “What sets us apart fromother Chinese restaurants is ourapproach to Canton-style andHong Kong-style cuisine. Ourchefs are very creative and are onpar with the latest dining trends,and our executive chef recently re-turned from Hong Kong withmany new ideas to incorporateonto the menu,” he adds.

As the premier restaurant toopen in the U.S. as part of Para-mount Banquet Halls, which cur-rently operates more than 20 lo-cations throughout Hong Kong,this 8,250-square-foot establish-

ment rolls out the red carpet forits patrons as the restaurantshowcases its festive ChineseNew Year menu.

Select from two prix-fixe menus($318 for a table of 10 or $438 fora table of 10) that are offeredthrough Feb. 28.

“All menu items are signature

dishes that are always enjoyedduring Chinese New Year, are localfavorites or Chinese delicacies,”Chan explains.

The abundant spread of menuNo. 1, priced at $318, features aCold Cut Appetizer Platter, andCrab Meat and Fish Maw Soup,for starters. Then treat yourself

Baby Pak Choy with CrabMeat and Carrot Sauce

Abalone Siu Mai ($4.50), Imperial Roll withTaro and Preserved Meat ($4.50) and Fried

Mochi with Lotus Paste ($3.50)

to kamaaina classics ofPeking Duck with Home-made Buns, Steamed PekingDuck Meats, SauteedShrimp and Scallop withHoney Glazed Walnuts andSeafood Fried Rice withGarlic. Chinese New Yearmust-haves also includeSteamed Whole Fish withScallion and Soy Sauce, andNew Year Good Luck Jai.

“On New Year’s Day, you’resupposed to have Jai, ormonk’s food,” Chan says. “It’sa vegetarian dish that is be-lieved to cleanse you for theyear and give you a freshstart. Jai is a traditionalNew Year’s food, whichconsists of black mush-rooms, long rice, fungus,water chestnuts, snowpeas, cabbage, ginkgonuts and bean curd.

“Our Steamed WholeFish (uhu) with Scallion andSoy Sauce also is an impor-tant part of the ChineseNew Year’s feast becausethe fish signifies an abun-dance of good fortune.”

And new to the menuthis year is Baby Pak Choywith Crab Meat and CarrotSauce, which Chan describesas a unique dish featuring abed of fresh pak choydoused with a special sauceof egg whites, crab meat andcarrots.

“We’re very excited aboutthis new dish, and we mustcredit our chefs, their creativ-ity is very impressive. Ofcourse, for dessert we areserving Mochi Balls in aSweet Ginger Broth.”

Then, for a taste of royalty,indulge in Jade Dynasty’ssecond menu that is fit for aking. For $438, your table of10 can feast on 10 exquisitedishes, such as SteamedScallop in Half Shell. A recentaddition to the menu, this ap-petizer is garnished withminced garlic, green onionsand served with long rice.Then Imitation Shark’s FinSoup with Crab Meatcleanses the palate just intime for Live Lobsters with

Garlic and Butter Sauce,Shrimp and Scallop withHoney Glazed Walnuts,Steamed Whole Fish withScallion and Soy Sauce,Smoked Chicken withChrysanthemum, BraisedShiitake Mushrooms withVegetable, Jai, Sticky Ricewith Preserved Meats in a Lo-tus Wrap, and Mochi Balls ina Sweet Ginger Broth fordessert.

“Everyone loves StickyRice with Preserved Meats ina Lotus Wrap. You’ll find bitsof Chinese sausage and Chi-

nese bacon in the rice, andthe sticky rice representsfamilies sticking together,”Chan states, noting othercustomary traditions for Chi-nese New Year.

“The first day of the newyear is when you’re supposedto visit your elders in your im-mediate family. On the sec-ond day, you visit your ex-tended family and then on thethird day you’re not to visitanyone. They say if you do,you will get into a big argu-ment or conflict that will lastthroughout the year. Fromthere, you can go and visitmore family and friends in thedays to come,” he advises.

Jade Dynasty SeafoodRestaurant is the epitome ofavant-garde Chinese cuisine.And while its Chinese NewYear menus are in the lime-light this month, the restau-rant also boasts a specialValentine’s Day menu that’s

perfect for a night out withyour special someone. Pricedat $79.95, this dinner for twoincludes Steamed Scallop inHalf Shell, Abalone Siu Mai,Golden Pumpkin and SeafoodSoup, Live Lobsters with Gar-lic and Butter Sauce, RoastedCrispy Beef Tenderloin, FriedRice — Young Chow Style,and Mango Pudding for thesweetest of endings.

And while all this is enoughto leave you full for days, aJade Dynasty experienceisn’t complete without set-ting your appetite on its

unique dim sum options,available from 10:30 a.m. to5 p.m. daily.

“Baked Snow MountainChar Siu Buns ($3.50) arealways a hit with our pa-trons, and we’re constantlyunveiling contemporarydim sum choices,” Chanstates. For example, for atwist on your usual dimsum, sink your teeth intoJade Dynasty’s newest cre-ations of Imperial Roll withTaro and Preserved Meat($4.50), Abalone Siu Mai($4.50), Fish and CrabMeat Dumplings ($4.50),

and Fried Mochi with LotusPaste ($3.50).

“We're always thinking ofnew items to add to themenu,” Chan adds. “Dim sumis a big draw with locals andtourists, and customers arealways excited to try newthings. We have a lot of dimsum that you won’t find any-where else. We use all-naturaland local ingredients asmuch as possible, such asKona abalone.

“We’re excited for this newyear — Year of the Snake,” hesays. “Our customers are likefamily to us, so we hope tosee many new and familiarfaces this year. At 7 p.m. Feb.10, we will scare away evilspirits with a lion dance aswe usher in the new year. Werecommend you make reser-vations if you wish to dinewith us for Chinese New Yearand let us know which menuyou would like.”

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Leah Friel photos

I’m not a morning person atall. So, if there’s ever a chanceI can sleep in, maybe on the

weekend or even a vacation, youcan bet I’m doing just that.

But when I’m finally up and go-ing, breakfast menus have beenput away and restaurants areserving lunch. So, it was nice tolearn that The Veranda at thelegendary Moana Surfrider, AWestin Resort & Spa in Waikikihas added some of its popularbreakfast offerings to its lunchmenu.

Available are the SuperfoodOmelet ($19) with fresh spinach,tomato, broccoli, onion and threecheeses, and served with skilletpotatoes and toast; and theAmerican Breakfast ($28) whichis a complete meal consisting oftwo eggs any style, breakfastmeat, skillet potatoes, toast, juiceand coffee (upgrade to prime

steak for $10). Both itemsalso are available gluten-free.

“Given the area we are at,we are a destination spot,people are here on vacationand they like to stay in bed alittle longer, sleep in and takein the day before they ven-ture out,” says William Chen,

chef de cuisine. “Also, hearingback from our guests and work-ing with our staff, they’ve beenasking for breakfast options orthe opportunity to have break-fast later in the day at our prop-erties, so it’s something wewanted to offer.”

The breakfast items at lunch

were introduced about a monthago, and according to Chen, it’sclear there is a demand for it,which means more breakfastfoods will soon be added to themenu. “It was something weknew our guests wanted, but wedidn’t really know what sort ofappeal it would have,” he says.“But since we’ve been doing it,we’ve been running out. It’s sosurprising how many people aredrawn to it.”

Of course, for those who aren’tcraving a late breakfast, The Ve-randa’s regular lunch menu andfamous afternoon tea with tradi-tional scones, finger sandwichesand sweet pastries also can beenjoyed oceanside with a pictur-esque view of Waikiki Beach andthe beautiful surroundings of theiconic Moana Surfrider.

Breakfast at The Veranda isserved from 6 to 11 a.m., lunchand afternoon tea from noon to3 p.m. Four-hour complimentaryself and valet parking also isavailable.

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Plus, you won’t have toworry about any additivesin your meal.

“Our soup is natural;there is no MSG,” saysowner Yoshi Hashigami.

The restaurant has beenin business at its SouthKing Street location for fiveyears. Prior to that,Hashigami’s father had asimilar business in Japanthat was open for 55 years.

With 27 ramen options tochoose from, the best placeto start might be with oneof Hashigami’s personal fa-vorites: Shoyu-Ramen($8.80, small; $9.60,medium; $10.80, large).

However, Hashigami isquick to point out thatmiso-based ramen dishesare a favorite among Chin-pei’s customers.

After choosing the soup

base of the dish, diners getto choose between an eggnoddle that is thicker and athin noodle.

“For miso-based ramen,thicker noodles are better;for shoyu-based ramen,skinny noodles are better,”shares Hashigami

For an additional$1, diners also canchoose from three

special noodle options:udon, yam noodle or an or-ganic flour noodle.

One of the most popularmiso-based ramen items isthe Miso-Tan Ramen($9.30, small; $10.10,medium; $11.30, large). Likemany of its other dishes,

the noodles are served withbean sprouts, green onion,sliced pork and Chinesecabbage.

Another is the Miso Ra-men ($9.30, small; $10.10,medium; $11.30, large). It isserved with bean sprouts,green onion, char siu pork

and bamboo shoots. An added bonus:

the restaurant alsooffers an extensiveselection of othernon-ramen dishes allfor under $15, includ-ing local favoritessuch as ChickenKatsu ($10.95, withrice; $13.45,teishoku) and CurryRice ($8.50-$12)with different pro-tein options tochoose from.

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With all the hearty help-ings, it might be hard tosave room for dessert. ButDining Out is here to tellyou about some amazingend-of-the-meal treats thatwill ensure you leave roomin your tummy at the endof your meal.

Banana Lumpia ($5.50)is filled with apple ba-nanas that are slightlybaked before being rolledin lumpia wrappers anddeep-fried.

“This is a popular item,”says general manager Ken-ton Tom. “I like BananaLumpia. And if you add icecream, how can you losewith that?”

It’s a classic a la modespin on this popular tradi-tional Filipino dish.

Everyone loves a little (ora lot of) ice cream. And ifyou’re one of these people,Hawaiian Fried Ice Cream($5.50) will set your heartaflutter.

“We portion out the icecream and make it reallyhard in the freezer,” Tomexplains. “Then we batterit, and we use crackerbread meal before deep-frying.”

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High Rise ($5.25) is a lit-tle more complicated, as itcontains watermelon sher-

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“The secret about this isthat when you eat it, itdoesn’t all melt on you atonce,” Tom says ofWailana’s classic dessert.“The chefs put in their ownpersonal touch.”

And after taking a gan-der at this elaboratedessert, which indeed doesresemble a high rise withits towering presence, you’ll

realize that there is a lot oflove and professionalismthat goes into this dish.

“We’ve had this one fora long time,” Tom adds. “It’sbeen the standard dessert,and it’s so refreshing withall the sherbets.”

Well, that was a lot ofsweetness in one article,and there’s more wherethat came from. Just headdown to Wailana CoffeeHouse the next chance youget and see for yourself.

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Portagee jokes aside,the Portuguese cul-ture is strong here in

the Islands, and home tomany Brazilian ex-pats aswell. But there’s more toPortuguese food thanmalassadas and bean soup(although they do ’em wellhere), and AdegaPortuguesa is the place todiscover it.

Owner Trigo De Silva,who hails from Brazil,opened the eatery justabout a year ago when henoticed the lack of authenticPortuguese cuisine here. Onthe menu you’ll find a variety

of traditional dishes, withBitoque ($19), a Portuguese-style steak locomoco, the familiarVino D’alhos ($19),a vinegar-mari-nated pork loin dish,and Bacalhau AAdega ($22), cod-fish topped withonions, red peppersand garlic, amongthem — as is thesimply named Veg-etarian Dish ($15).This simmered ricedish, similar to a paella, con-tains a medley of vegetablesincluding broccoli and cau-liflower, peas, mushrooms,onions and carrots sauteedin a mildly spiced tomatosauce and garnished withblack olives, parsley and pa-prika. It’s a generous plateperfect for sharing, or justright for one hungry vege-tarian.

Stop by every third Sun-day from 5 to 7 p.m. for aTaste of Brazil — $15 (noHot Deals or coupons ac-cepted, reservations recom-

mended) for five samplesof traditional Braziliandishes. De Silva brings inguest chefs for the evening,so if you have a Brazilianspecialty to share, give hima call and you could makeyour debut as a guest chefat Adega. Fun!

There’s more in store,with live entertainment justabout every evening (ex-cept Mondays, when a Por-tuguese language class isoffered, furthering the cul-tural immersion here).Sandy Tsukiyama providesthe dinner music Sundays

from 7 to 9 p.m.,rocking the housein her classic bossanova style, andshe’s just one ofmany talented mu-sicians in theweekly lineup.Speaking of enter-tainment, it’s timefor Mardi Gras, andFat Tuesday (Feb.12) brings a fabu-

lous, over-the-top carnivalto the streets of Chinatown.Samba on down from 6 to10 p.m. as the big, free Nu-uanu Avenue block partyfeatures New Orleans-styleCajun food and fun, arts andcrafts, street vendors, Brazil-ian music and costumeddancers, a parade with elab-orate floats — and the partycontinues at Adega Por-tuguesa until 2 a.m.

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WHERE 1138 Smith St.

CALL 566.5909

HOURS Bar: 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m.Kitchen: 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.Buffet: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30p.m. daily

Vegetarian Dish ($15) | Nathalie Walker photo

YAKINIKUMILLION

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

Serving Hawaii Since 1989

(behind Walmart)

for Lunch 11am-2pm

$1595only

SPICY FRIED SMALL

Octopus

$595DINE-IN

TAKE-OUT$6.95

• Oo-e Mool Naeng MyunBuckwheat Noodle in Cold Spicy Soup Topped with Cucumber, Meat Jun & Kalbi

• Book A KookDried Pollock Soup

• Sul Lung TangBeef & Tendon Soup

• Bi Bim BapMixed Rice with Veggies & Beef

Try Our Famous Saimin!

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

www.SekiyasRestaurant.com

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

Saimin Served in a HotHomemade Soup”

2746 Kaimuki Ave

732-1656ACROSS KAIMUKI H.S.

SEKIYA’S RESTAURANT& DELICATESSEN

Serving Hawaii for 77 Years!

2012

ODORIKOJapanese restaurant

visit us at odorikohawaii.com

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

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

QUEEN SET($14.95)

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KING SET($16.95)

Only 7.50

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

50% off any sizeDraft Beer!

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

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

Kama‘aina Lunch& Take Out Menu

Early Bird SPECIAL

All offers expire 2/28/13.

Bring or mention this Ad to receive

Coupon Required.Exp: 2/14/13.

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

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

366-8226

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L'Aperitif Cocktail Bar Comes to Life at La Mer

L‘APERITIF COCKTAIL BAR AT LA MERSuperb European Cocktails & Exquisite Pairings

923.2311 ~ COMPLIMENTARY PARKING

2199 Kalia Rd. Honolulu

www.halekulani.com

Your choice of two sides is an extra bonus. Here youhave a Mixed Garden Salad packed with vitamins, whichfeatures a blend of red leaf lettuce, green leaf lettuce,carrots, fresh tomatoes, and red and white cabbagetopped with a balsamic dressing; and Potato Saladmade with French red potatoes, a special mayonnaiseblend, a bit of bacon, and salt and pepper.

Good to Grill fires things up with its plethora of savory meats andseafood. Here, it’s all about fine-dining fare at plate lunch prices.As the restaurant’s most popular chicken dish, Misoyaki Chicken

is a play off of your typical misoyaki salmon. Director of restaurant oper-ations, Patrick Comer, describes this favorite chicken fare as deliciouslyunique. “We took the American staple of chicken and incorporated anAsian flair to it with our very own misoyaki sauce,” he says.

Good to Grill plays up the local accents associated with the dish,and prides itself on the fact that no sugar, additives or preservativesare included in the mix.

The basis of the dish beginswith tender chicken thighs (two

for lunch, three for dinner).“Mixing misoyaki flavors withsomething such as chicken isnot a traditional thing to do.

There are many chicken dishesout there, but I haven’t seen

anything like this,” Comer says.To say that the chicken is everso juicy and flavorful would be

an understatement.

GOOD TO GRILLSafeway Center Kapahulu888 Kapahulu Ave.734.7345

(breakfast) Saturday-Sunday, 8-11:30 a.m.(lunch) Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, begins at noon(dinner) Monday-Thursday, 4-9:30 p.m.;Friday-Saturday, 4-10 p.m.

goodtogrill.com

Ample parking available.

Step Up to the PlateA CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: MISOYAKI CHICKEN

($5.99 LUNCH SPECIAL, $6.99 DINNER SPECIAL)

Good to Gr i l lwith Alana Folen

Photos by Lawrence Tabudlo

Comer points out that the misoyakisauce is what truly puts this housespecial over the top. “Our sauce ismade with all-natural, localingredients that are delivered to therestaurant daily. We really emphasizefreshness. Everything you’ll find inMisoyaki Chicken is healthy and ofthe highest quality.”

Local entertainer andAmbassador of AlohaDanny Kaleikini is a No.1 fan of this dish.

“Danny is a regularhere, and he loves ourMisoyaki Chicken,”Comer exclaims.

“Danny always alooksfor something filling,but healthy, and thisreally fits the bill.”

A fusion of Asian and localingredients creates the perfect

misoyaki sauce composed of water,miso paste, locally grown green

onion, garlic, a zest of locally grownlemon and mirin. Mirin is a sweetsake and is known to be Japan’s

version of cooking oil. According toComer, it’s mirin that gives the dish

that zip and kicks it up a notch.

Locally grown greenonions sprinkled atopthe Misoyaki Chickengive it a pop of color.

Chicken thighs are marinated for 24 hours inthe famed misoyaki sauce, then kiawe-grilledand doused with more sauce, before it’s finallyfinished off in the oven and immaculatelycoated with a misoyaki glaze. With each bite,you’ll appreciate the smoky flavors from thekiawe grill, along with hints of sweet and tangyfrom the sauce.

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KITCHEN INSIDER

Who or what inspires you as achef/manager/owner? My biggest in-spiration in life is my father. It’s hard toexplain how important he is in my lifein a few words. Since I was a kid I sawhow much he sacrificed for our family,but I never saw him taking the easyway out. He is a man who worked hardand succeeded, but I never heard himbragging about it. His words are wise,in fact, he is the wisest person I’ve everknown, but more than just words, he isa man of action, who set a good exam-ple with his life. I always rely on himwhen I need good advice. He is an in-spiration not only for me, but for thepeople who know him.

If you could serve food to a celebrity,who would it be and why? What dishwould you serve? I always watch theTV shows Kitchen Nightmares and Ho-tel Hell with Gordon Ramsay. I wouldlove to serve my Acai Bowl to him.

What is your favorite dish on the menu?Why? The Tropical Tribe bowl. The acaiberry pulp and guarana berry juicemixed together create a perfect com-bination of health and flavor. Thatamazing combination was created bythe tropical tribes in the Amazon rainforest, where acai originates from. Themix is topped with granola, banana,strawberry, blueberries and honey.

Is there a dish that you create that’s noton your menu, but available upon re-quest? We have a bowl mixed with pro-tein powder. This was created becausemy costumers who frequent 24-HourFitness wanted to have extra protein. Itwas on our menu for a while, but it wasnever a popular item, so I removed it.However, now you can request it. Besides that we have new items com-ing out — all made with high-qualityingredients that are not watered downwith ice.

Tropical Tribe1637 Kapiolani Blvd., Honolulu366.8226Daily, 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

Name Andre Moraes

Title Owner of Tropical Tribe

Ever wonder what goes on behindthe scenes at your favorite restau-rant? Well, much credit goes to the

many chefs, owners and managers whowork diligently day in and day out tomake sure Hawaii’s diners have a top-notch dining experience.

This week, Dining Out got the insidescoops from Tropical Tribe’s ownerAndre Moraes, who gives us a littletaste of Tropical Tribe and shares justwhat fuels his culinary drive.

Breakfast Service: Daily 6:30am-1pm Lunch Service: Monday-Friday 11:00am-2:00pmBrunch Buffet: Saturday & Sunday 10:00am-2:00pm Dinner Buffet: Wednesday-Sunday 5:00pm-9:30pm

SOUP OF THE DAYNew England Clam Chowder

SALAD BARTofu Watercress Salad | Asian Chicken Salad

POKE BARIsland Sashimi | Shrimp Cocktail | Ahi Inamona Poke |Tofu & Edamame Poke | Sesame Tako Poke | Korean StyleMussel Poke | Shoyu Ahi Poke | Specialty Sushi Rolls

ACTION STATIONRoasted Garlic & Herb Prime Rib w/Homemade Horseradish & Au Jus and Steamed Whole Kona Kampachi with Asian Pesto

FEATURED HOT ENTREESSteamed Alaskan Snow Crab Legs | Shrimp & Vegetable Tempura | Steamed Whole Kona Kampachiw/Asian Pesto Sauce | Baked OysterRockefeller | Seafood Medley w/Black Bean Sauce

DESSERT BARChocolate Dipped Strawberries | Soft Serve Ice Cream w/Assorted Toppings | Macadamia Nut Tarts | White Chocolate Bread Pudding | Pecan Pie and Much More!

Enjoy some refreshing Valentine’s Day Drink Specials

Adults: $42.95 | Children (5-8): $18.95A new twist on an old favorite

New Hours of Operation:*For information/reservations call Pagoda Restaurant at 948-8356

or go to our website at:Pagodahawaii.com

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

BOUNTY SEVEN SEAS

Friday & Saturday 5:30 – 9:30 pm

For Reservations

739-8760

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www.kahalaresort.com

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SEAFOOD BUFFET

Ala Moana CenterHo‘okipa Terrace

808.356.8300

Queens’ MarketPlace Waikoloa Beach Resort

808.443.5515

www.macaronigrill.com

join us forvalentine’s

week!Monday, February 13 -Sunday, February 19

This year, celebrate Valentine’s at

Romano’s Macaroni Grill.

Enjoy your Macaroni Grill favorites

with your Valentine!

Valentines will receive a special gift.

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subscription call

538-NEWS(6397)

1 Soft-shell Crab2 Miso Butterfish 3 King Crab

Nathalie Walker photos

With a selection ofamazing seafoodoptions offered at

outstanding prices, everyday presents a reason tocelebrate at Makino Chaya.In fact, the Aiea eatery con-tinues to give diners newopportunities to rejoice overits appetizing local favorites.

In celebration of its 35thanniversary, Makino Chaya isoffering an exclusive OrderMenu of under-the-sea de-lights that are included in theall-you-can-eat dinner buffet(Monday-Friday, $25.98; Sat-urday-Sunday, $27.98).

In addition to the colorfulspread that fills the buffet ona regular basis — completewith shrimp tempura,sashimi platters, 30 differentkinds of sushi, a selection ofhand rolls, teppanyaki steakand more — diners may or-der from a festive menu ofKing Crab, Miso Butterfishand Soft-shell Crab at theirtable.

“Its all local favoriteseveryone loves,” says restau-rant president Jo Makino.“We have Snow Crab everyday for dinner, and then wehave it on the weekend forlunch, and everyone lovesthat. But you know, itdoesn’t compare to the KingCrab because it has moremeat and everyone likes itthe most.”

Makino suggests enjoyingthis special treat simply withbutter, as the freshly

steamed King Crab meatspeaks for itself in terms offlavor and doesn’t needmuch seasoning.

The special offering of vel-vety Miso Butterfish isbroiled to tender perfectionas well, while fried Soft-shellCrab boasts a satisfyingcrunch.

“The Order Menu is all youcan eat as well,” points outMakino, “so customers caneat as much King Crab, MisoButterfish, and Soft-shell

Crab as they want.”When you add the value

of the Order Menu’s selec-tion to everything that’s al-ready included in the dinnerbuffet — such as primepieces of uni and ikura thatyou’ll be hard-pressed tofind for a better price any-where else — it’s impossibleto resist the quality andquantity of the meal you’lldive in to at Makino Chaya.

Now that’s a reason tocelebrate!

Anniversary menu offers added flavor, value

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MAKINO CHAYA

WHERE Westridge Shopping Center98-150 Kaonohi St. B219,Aiea

CALL486.5100

HOURS Dinner, Monday-Thursday,6:30-8:30 p.m.;Friday, 6-9 p.m.; Saturday, 5:30-9 p.m. Sunday, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Lunch,Monday-Friday, 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m.;Saturday-Sunday,11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

WEBSITE makinochayahawaii.com

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1 Pot Stickers ($7/$6 Happy Hour)2 Spring Rolls ($7/$6 Happy Hour)3 Sizzling 10-ounce New YorkSteak ($14/$12 Happy Hour)

Nathalie Walker photos

Pagoda’s recent renovationincludes more than new car-pet, paint, tables, and most

noticeably, a bar. The classic diningestablishment also has committeditself to stuffing the menu withlocally grown produce to go alongwith Hawaii-raised beef. In the foodgame, local is always better. A goodexample of this is the Big Islandbrisket executive chef and ownerJason Takemura uses to create therestaurant’s house-made pastrami.It's a 10-day process that involvesbrining, smoking and tons of flavor.

But this is an appetizer columnso lets get going.

Pot Stickers ($7/$6 Happy Hour)are incredibly crispy pockets of shi-itake mushrooms and shrimp witha miso-yuzu butter sauce. As goodas the pot stickers are, it is the saucethat really differentiates it from itsmany, many rivals. The sauce isslightly sweet and creamy with ahint of teriyaki.

It may sound weird, but theSpring Rolls ($7/$6 Happy Hour)have a distinctly Asian flavor. Madewith kalua pork, shrimp, carrots,cabbage, mushrooms and cello-phane noodles, the rolls are won-derfully fresh, crispy, and as stated

20 words ago, veryAsian in flavor. Thatmay sound funny, anAsian flavored springroll, but many placesput ingredients to-gether without anyidentifiable origin offlavor. A big reasonfor Pagoda's successis the Mandarin ChiliSauce, which pro-

vides the tanginess a bit similar to alight takoyaki sauce.

There is not a lot to say to sayabout the Sizzling 10-ounce NewYork Steak ($14/$12 Happy Hour),but that it’s a 10-ounce New YorkSteak! How can that not be good?Simply prepared and presented withsauteed mushrooms and onions, it’sa steaming, sizzling, smoking platterof “look at me” goodness.

One final item up for considera-tion is Shrimp and Vegetable Tem-pura ($14/$12 Happy Hour). Threepieces of shrimp are joined withzucchini, eggplant, sweet potatoand shiitake mushrooms to makean appetizer that is golden brown,tasty, sweet, earthy and crunchy —just as tempura should be.

Starting March 4, Pagoda will be-gin an a la carte menu that will beoffered daily. Its famed buffet willremain as a weekend attraction, butnow diners have a better choice ofmenu options to enjoy within thesealed garden sanctuary that makesPagoda a refuge from the hustleand bustle just outside the door.

“Look at Me” starters

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PAGODA

WHERE 1525 Rycroft St., Honolulu

CALL948.8356

HOURS Monday & Tuesday, Breakfast and Lunch only. 6:30 a.m.–2 p.m.; Wednesday-Sunday,Breakfast and Lunch 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Happy Hour 3:30-6:30 p.m., Dinner 5-9:30 p.m.

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For the month of February, Yakiniku Million features aspecial lunch menu available daily from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.that includes four satisfying dishes all for only $5.95 dine-in or $6.95 to go.

The namesake special Million, served ice-cold, is a light,yet substantial buckwheat noodle soup. If you need somewarmth, go for the Dried Pollack Soup with bold white fish,or the fall-off-the-bone Beef and Tendon Soup. And Bi BimBab, a bowl of mixed rice, vegetables and beef, is always agood choice. For more information, call 596-0799.

XtraHelping

Million. Rachel Breit file photo

Dried Pollack Soup. Lawrence Tabudlo file photos

Yakiniku Million

Bi Bim Bab lunch special. Leah Friel file photo

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inside F E A T U R E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Jun and Ryo Tsuchiya co-ownSakura Restaurant on WaialaeAvenue, and the brothers con-

tinue to please Hawaii’s diners afterinitially gaining culinary experienceby working for their father at hisrestaurant in Japan. The duo oper-ated the eatery at Olomana GolfCourse for several years, but movedto their current locale lastSeptember. In addition to a changeof scenery, the restaurant’s newincarnation has included more tradi-tional Japanese dishes on the menu.

Ryo brings a wealth of experi-ence to the kitchen, and in additionto traditional Japanese cuisine, thechef also incorporates French, Ital-ian, American and local influencesin the vast array of dishes.

“We feature traditional Japanesefood, but not only that, we alsohave a lot of pupu-style selections,”says Jun. “Before we came toHawaii, we worked separately. Now,we’re able to continue working to-gether at this new location.”

Sakura serves up a host of popu-lar lunch items, which include saladsand burgers, local-style platelunches and teishoku “completemeal” sets. Jun recommends AhiTataki Ponzu ($10.95), as the searedfish is accompanied by ponzu dip-ping sauce along with the Teishokuset, which includes rice, miso soup,tossed salad and cold tofu. Plate

lunch varieties include: Loco Moco($9.95), Kalbi and Mochiko Chicken($9.95), Pork or Chicken KatsuCurry ($9.50) and Kalua Pig FriedRice ($9.50).

Special items are available dailyat Sakura, including Motsu Nikomi($5.95), a miso-based soup withpork giblets, tofu, gobo root andgreen onions.

“This soup is very popular withour Japanese customers,” says Junof the traditional favorite.

Dinner selections at Sakura can

be enjoyed as stand-alone entreesor shared pupu-style amonggroups. Chef Ryo prepares a vari-ety of steaks, including Garlic Rib-eye Steak ($18 for 8 ounces, $24for 12 ounces). The steak is sautéedin a special garlic sauce, and isserved sizzling hot with vegetablesand a choice of country-style po-tatoes or rice.

Soft Shell Crab Tempura ($16) isone of Sakura’s specialty seafooddinner selections, and serves up thelightly battered and deep-fried

STORY BY KYLE GALDEIRAPHOTOS BY NATHALIE WALKER

JUST AS THEJAPANESE CHERRY

BLOSSOMS CONTINUE TOBLOOM YEAR AFTER YEAR,

SAKURA RESTAURANT —

WHICH DRAWS ITSNAME FROM THE

ICONIC FLOWER —IS FLOURISHING

YET AGAIN.

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crustacean along with vegetabletempura. The dish, as well as theother specialty fish entrees, isserved with rice and miso soup.

And, what meal would be com-plete without a delectable dessertto cap the experience? SakuraRestaurant features both Carameland Chocolate Cheese Cake ($6each) topped with a hearty scoopof vanilla ice cream.

“We welcome all kinds of cus-tomers — those who want to cometo enjoy a beer and pupus afterwork, or families looking for a nicedinner,” says Jun of the restaurant,which also features a private dining

area for larger groups. “Also, afterthe UH sporting events, our HappyHour specials are still going afterthe games.”

Sakura has expanded its popularHappy Hour specials, which are nowavailable from 5 to 6 p.m., and againfrom 9 p.m. to closing. The pau hanaand late-night specials include $2.95beers, such as locally brewed AlohaBeer “lager” and “red” varieties ontap, as well as Heineken and Coronabottles. House wines, multiple vari-eties of sake and other liquor selec-tions are available for $3.50, includ-ing mimosas, margaritas, Smirnoffvodka, Jim Beam bourbon and

Iichiko Shochu.Diners also may take advantage

of the Happy Hour pupu menu,which features a wide range of se-lections for just $5 each. The tastyappetizers include Tomato and TofuCarpaccio, Cold Tofu and Kimchee,Fried Shumai and Gyoza, Calamariand Fries and Spicy Ahi Hand Rolls.

“I want to thank our loyal cus-tomers who come from all over, in-cluding Waimanalo, Kaneohe andKailua, to find us,” Jun says. “A lotof people know about the new lo-cation, but for those who haven’tbeen here yet, we encourage themto come and give it a try.”

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3008 WAIALAE AVE.,HONOLULU

259.7100

TUESDAY-SATURDAY: 11 A.M. TO 2 P.M.(LUNCH) AND 5 P.M. TO MIDNIGHT (DINNERAND LATE NIGHT); SUNDAY: 11 A.M. TO 2 P.M.(LUNCH) AND 5 TO 10 P.M. (DINNERAND LATE NIGHT);CLOSED MONDAYS

...dining out ...

inside F E A T U R E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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1. CO-OWNER JUN TSUCHIYA

2. AHI TATAKI PONZU ($10.95)

3. GARLIC RIBEYE STEAK ($18 FOR

8 OUNCES, $24 FOR 12 OUNCES)

4. CHOCOLATE CHEESE CAKE ($6)

5. SOFT SHELL CRAB TEMPURA

($16)

Today marks the beginning ofthe Year of the Snake, and tomake sure you get the new

year started off right, you’d betterstop into Lung Fung ChineseRestaurant for a serving of its Jai($10.95). Jai is a dish that traditionallyis shared with family and friends onChinese New Year, and Lung Fung’s

tasty take on the dish featuresbean curd, tofu, mushrooms,cabbage and long rice.

And if you don’t get your fillof Jai this new year, stop byLung Fung anytime the dishis a permanent fixture on themenu.

While Jai, with its many veg-etables, is considered a goodway to cleanse your body forthe new year, Lung Fung alsohas some tasty meat dishes totreat yourself with after today.

Chinese Sausage (Lap Cheong) withShanghai Cabbage ($11.95), for exam-ple, is a popular dish.

Also try Young Ginger with Pineap-ple Beef ($11.95), which is a combina-tion of crispy ginger and tender beef,all bathed in a sweet and sour honeysauce that has a hint of spice.

“I really love to eat,” says Lung Fungmanager Eddie Ma, “and I eat all kindsof food.”

A true foodie, Ma is the genius behind many of Lung Fung’sdishes. The restaurant frequently introduces new items to its menu,and Ma works closely with the restaurant’s chefs to bring his ideasto life. In creating new items, he incorporates his own preferences,as well as customer suggestions.

“The people (in Hawaii) have so many food choices,” he says,“and there are all kinds of people in Hawaii. So you have to learnsomething from the people here. Everybody’s tastes are different.”

The menu, as a result, is large and varied.“Every day I learn something new from the customers,” Ma

says.Ma, who is originally from China, has been managing the restau-

rant for more than a decade. “So far, so good,” he says with a smile.

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with Christina O’Connor

Interior of Lung Fung

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ONLUNG FUNGCHINESE RESTAURANT

WHERE Niu Valley Center5724 Kalanianaole Hwy., Honolulu

CALL377.5555

HOURS 11 a.m.-9 p.m. daily

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“This one is so tasty,” restaurant manager Eddie Masays. “After you try it, you will want to eat more.”

If you haven’t visited Lung Fung in a while, there aresome new items waiting for you. Ma says Lung Fungcreates at least one or two new menu items everymonth. One recent creation is the Chef’s Chow Fun($10.95) with thin rice noodles, tomato, spinach, as-paragus and shrimp accented with garlic.

“These are all healthy, high-quality vegetables mixedtogether,” Ma says. “We like to offer dishes that arehealthy.”

This concoction was inspired by an Italian pasta dishthat Ma and his family enjoy. And the dish has passedthe inspection of very important critics: Ma’s children.

“I made this and then I brought it home for my kids,and they really liked it,” he says. “They ate it all!”

In addition to healthy dishes such as this, Lung Fungalso strives to bring a healthy quality to its other menuitems. Ma says that everything is cooked fresh, andLung Fung never adds MSG.

“We are trying to provide a better quality food tothe customers,” Ma says.

Contact Christina O’Connor at diningout@staradvertiser.com

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Asian Mix owner DanielLeung’s goal is to make iteasy: Easy for you to enjoy

a restaurant-quality meal on the goor on the spot, and easy for hisstaff, who previously workedtogether in a more taxing restau-rant setting. Does a more relaxedstaff cook better food? “You cansay that,” Leung says.

Leung also strives to make thefood you want to eat. Overheard atthe tables outside the eatery, “You’remaking that seem so tasty,” a sonsays to his mom eating ramen. Le-ung listens to his customers and inturn dishes up new menu items toplease everyone.

“We have been really successfulwith the Chinese food. And now weare trying to add the local Hawaiianbarbecue flavors. Those are what thepeople are looking for every day,”Leung says. And, voila! — new menuitems as of last week, by customerrequest.

For some local flair, Leung has acombo perfect for you. Aptly fallingon the Local Flavors Plate Lunchmenu is the B.B.Q. Chicken & Short-ribs ($9.95). “The meal comes withtwo nice pieces of chicken and twopieces of short ribs on a bed ofshredded vegetables, a big scoop ofmac salad, two scoops of steamedrice with the option for brown rice,”Leung says. Ginger, shoyu, a touchof sweetness plus the smoky char ofthe grill are the flavors you will tasteand even smell. “Before you open

the box, you smell it,” Leung pointsout. On that note, beware if you haveto pack it to go: The tempting aro-mas may influence an impromptu pitstop.

And why does the closed Styro-foam box begged to be untucked

and tucked into? Because Leungknows that higher quality ingredi-ents translate to better flavor. “Westick to the best products we can.”Even the mac salad is made with ex-tra effort: Best Foods mayonnaise,tuna and fresh, chopped onion.

Other new items include Char SiuRamen ($8.50) and Garlic Shrimpplate lunch ($8.95 for a regular).The ramen is straight from Japan.Literally. All the ingredients, savethe noodles, are imported fromJapan. “We are not trying to makeit locally; we are bringing over thebest taste from Japan,” says Leung.The Garlic Shrimp includes 10shrimps pan-sautéed with butterand garlic to order. They’re moistand peel easily. “There’s plenty ofshrimp here. Look at it!” exclaims afirst-time customer.

ASIAN MIX

WHERE 1234 S. Beretania St. Shop A-1(Beretania Safeway)

CALL521.1688

HOURS 10:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. daily

Dive in to a delicious mix of flavors

chewonthis

1 Jai ($10.95) 2 Chef’s Chow Fun ($10.95) 3 BeautifulChinese art is displayed in Lung Fung. 4 Young Gingerwith Pineapple Beef ($11.95) 5 Chinese Sausage withShanghai Cabbage ($11.95)

Nathalie Walker photos

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Char Siu Ramen ($8.95)

Garlic Shrimp ($8.95)B.B.Q. Chicken & Shortribs ($9.95)

prised of sisters and restaurant ownersAnnie and Alice Yeung.

Whatever you’re craving you’ll find ithere at Panya. But here’s a little secret(that’s not so secret anymore): If you’re inpursuit of paninis, then make your way toPanya’s Queen Street location or RoyalHawaiian Center eatery in Waikiki. Al-though Panya in Ala Moana Center has avaried assortment of cuisine, you won’tfind paninis on the menu.

So, during my most recent visit to theQueen Street establishment, I concludedthat Panya is on point with paninis. In fact,the selection is so diverse, who knowswhere to begin? Let's see, there’s a ClubPanini, Pastrami Panini, Philly CheeseSteak Panini, Pastrami Panini, PortobelloMushroom with Provolone Panini, Hamand Turkey Panini, Crab Salad and SpinachPanini, Tuna Melt Panini and a whole lotmore. If you’re anything like me, you’llwant to ask for one of each, but if you

must pick one, Panya’s staff recommendsChicken Pesto Panini ($9.50). Fortifiedwith flavor, this sandwich prides itself onits homemade focaccia bread and the cru-cial ingredients of tender chicken breast,spinach, tomato and a delectable pestosauce. Pesto makes everything better!

And don’t even get me started on thesize of this panini sliced into thirds. Trustme, two pieces are more than enough tofill you up, so you’ll have to wrap up thelast slice and take a piece of Panya homewith you.

Panya Bistro and Bakery711 Queen St.

597.8880

Fendu BoulangerieDid you wake up on the wrong side of

the bed this morning? Then make the tripto Fendu Boulangerie in Manoa Market-place and make your tummy happy withthe freshest of breads, pastries, dessertsand sandwiches. This neighborhood bak-

ery opened its doors in March 2009, andowner and chef Niel Koep makes mouthswater with his handcrafted fare.

Equal parts fat and flour always resultin pure bliss. Enter Fendu’s Grilled CheesePanini ($7.25), which will make you meltwith its hearty taste and gourmet cheesydecadence.

“We start with four different cheeses —Parmesan Reggiano, Vermont WhiteCheddar, fresh mozzarella and Goudacheese on top of our French bread sand-wich loaf,” says Koep of this premierpanini. “We put generous amounts ofcheese in this sandwich and grill it on ourpanini press until the cheese is thoroughlymelted and the bread is toasted with acrunchy exterior.”

If you’re crazy about cheese, you’ll ab-solutely adore this panini. The Parmesanand white Cheddar cheeses are prominentand have a sharp bite, and the mozzarellaand Gouda cheeses melt with flavor andprovide that signature consistency of a

grilled cheese sandwich that we’ve grownto know and love.

When you’ve had your fill of cheese,bite into Fendu’s Chicken Cordon BleuPanini ($8.50), which features a rustic bunlayered with morsels of sauteed chickentenderloins, Black Forest ham, Swiss andGouda cheeses, caramelized sweet onionsand fresh Hamakua Farm tomatoes. You’llfind a little of everything in this panini andit’s definitely one that'll you'll gravitate to-ward again and again.

“A cold deli sandwich is good, but noth-ing beats a nice, warm sandwich like apanini,” Koep says.

Devour Fendu’s paninis anytime from 11a.m. to 6:45 p.m., as it makes a fantasticlunch or dinner option. Breakfast paninisalso are on hand for the early birds.

Fendu BoulangerieManoa Marketplace

2752 Woodlawn Drive #5119988.4310

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Left Fendu Boulangerie’s ChickenCordon Bleu Panini ($8.50)

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Right Kit n Kitchen’s BLT Panini ($9.95)

The kiawe wood-fired brick oven (lovingly dubbed “The Beast”) andfreshly made dough from Italian flour make this pizza a slice abovethe rest. Topped with ingredients both local and imported, the

result is a sweet, smoky crust with a crisp on the outside and a nice chewon the inside. At Inferno’s Wood Fire Pizza at Ward Centre, choose froman array of pizzas on the menu, such as Guava Smoked Pork pizza, orbuild your own. Sometimes simple is best, such as the Sopressata withjust marinara, fresh mozzarella and Italian Sopressata salami. And ifyou’re thirsty, try the fresh in-house brews; mango wheat beer has justhit the taps. For hours and more information, call 375-1200.

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Melanson 2 | Kisha Halbuna,

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and Tyler Kea 3 | Judi Maxey, Jen

Henson and Keith Yurdana 4 | Tanya,

Eliana and Dino Pertzoff 5 | Ron and Terie

Nakayama 6 | Tiffany and Markus Cox

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WHERE TO DINE

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Catering

Atlantis Seafood & Steak2284 Kalakaua Avenue922-6868

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

Napoleon’s BakeryLocated inside of Zippy’s

AMERICAN

BAKERYFendu Boulangerie2752 Woodlawn Dr. Manoa Marketplace 988-4310

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

Eggs n’ 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 Road Hilton Hawaiian Village (Ali‘i Tower)949-4321

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

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

BUFFET

735-5544449 KAPAHULU AVE., STE 101

www.HeeHingHawaii.com

Sunday, Feb. 10, 201310am to 2pm; Lion Dance at 12 noon

Adults $23.95 • Seniors $22.95Keiki (4 to 12) $11.95

www.HeeHingHawaii.com

CELEBRATE VALENTINE’S DAY AT HEE HING

CHINESE NEW YEAR DIM SUM BRUNCH BUFFET

CHINESE NEW YEAR DINNER BUFFET

DELICIOUS 8 COURSE MENU

Sat, Feb. 9 & Sun, Feb. 105pm to 8:30pm • Lion Dance at 6pm

Adults $28.95 • Seniors $27.95Keiki (4 to 12) $14.95

Juicy Pork Buns • Chicken Lettuce WrapChoose Two (2) of the following:

• Filet Mignon with Black Pepper Sauce• Golden Island Mahi Mahi with Sweet

Chili Fruit Salsa • BBQ Prawns• Whole Maine Lobster with Ginger Scallion

• Oven Baked Sweet Rice Stuffed ChickenSzechuan Long Beans with Minced PorkYing Yang Rice • Dessert: Lychee Sorbet

with Mango Tapioca - $79.95 for Two

❤ ❤

521-1688OPEN DAILY 10:30am-8:30pm

Special Valid Sun 2/10 thru Sat 2/16

New Menu Items!

Hawaiian BBQ& more

2 0 | D I N I N G O U T | F E B . 1 0 - 1 6 , 2 0 1 3

Pearlridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .483-6805Moiliili . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 951-5696 (KOZO)Kahala Mall . . . . . . . . . . . . .738-5696 (KOZO)Pearl City by Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . .455-6805Keeaumoku by Wal-Mart . . .946-5696 (KOZO)

WWW.KOZOSUSHIHAWAII.COM

Happy Valentine’s Day

SARATOGA343 Saratoga Ave

923-EGGS

EGGSPRESS2464 Kalakaua Ave

926-EGGS

ALA MOANA451 Piikoi St538-EGGS

www.eggsnthings.com

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

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

Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant5724 Kalanianaole Hwy.377-5566

Little Village Noodle House1113 Smith St.545-3008

Surf and Turf Wafu Filet Mignon with Panko Shrimp

$1395Broiled Salmon Risotto

$995

Keeping It fresh

Valentine SpecialAvailable February 12, 13 & 14Introducing Chef de Cuisine Paul Matsumoto

Our menu changes daily

Visit our website for daily specials & hours of operation www.kahaistreet-kitchen.com

237 Kalihi Street (corner of Kahai & Kalihi)

94-216 Farrington Hwy • Waipahu • Catering AvailableNext to Zippy’s, Don Quijote & Nanding’s Bakery

*Equal or lesser value. Does not include specials. Expires 2/28/13.

678-8058New Items

678-8058• New York Steak

& Garlic Shrimp• Denver Omelettes

• Korean Food• Grilled Mahi & More

$6.50

808 Yong’s BBQNow Serving Breakfast All Day808 Yong’s BBQNow Serving Breakfast All Day1 FREE medium size DRINKwith purchase of 1 regularPLATE or COMBO! (With coupon)

D I N I N G O U T | F E B . 1 0 - 1 6 , 2 0 1 3 | 2 1

Specials cannot be combined with Hot Deals or any other discounts/coupons/offers.

Open Daily 11:30am - 10pm1138 Smith St. (corner of Smith/Pauahi)

www.adegahi.com

566-5909

topped with a seafood cream sauce served on a bed of mixed vegetables.

(Valentine’s Day Only)Reservationsrecommended

Mon-Sat6:30am - 8pm • Sun6:30am - 5pm • 1310 Pali Hwy • 521-5552

Hawaiian & Filipino Food

Lunch or DinnerBuy 1 entree, receive 2nd at

50% OFF2nd plate must be of equal or lesser value.Offer not valid with other offers/discounts.

Must present coupon. Exp. 2/14/13

NEWLY RENOVATED

NOW SERVING BREAKFAST!

50%OFF

with coupon

Buy 1 Plate, Get the 2nd

1006 Kapahulu Ave.(Corner of Kaimuki Ave/Kapahulu Ave)

Open Daily 7am-10pm • 688-8891

2nd entree of equal or lesser value. Cannot combine w/ other discounts/offers.

Exp. 2/14 /13.

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

Call 946-8833 or 230-6886

Good Thru2/15/13

with any regularpriced entree

$99for 10people

CHOICE OF: Ginger Onion • Black Bean Sauce • Salt & Pepper

$1099Whole Lobster Special Party Menu

Includes2 lbs

Lobster

15%OFFTake-Out Orders

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over petty differences?Is it wo rth it to complain about

things that will never change?Learn how to value yourself. What would make YOU happy?Organize and prioritize and you will create value

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www.shirossaimin.com

WAIMALU98-020 Kam Hwy.488-8824

WAIPAHU94-256 Waipahu Depot St.

676-2088

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

689-0999

Dear Hearts,

Bryce “Saimin Jr”

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 2/28/13. 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 2/28/13. Must present coupon.

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

Lobster$1299

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

Ala Moana Center

Tel: 947-8818

Steamed Scallop on Half ShellAbalone Siu MaiGolden Pumpkin & Seafood SoupLobster (Garlic & Butter Sauce)Roasted Crispy

Beef TenderloinFried Rice

(Young Chow Style)Mango Pudding

$79.95 per couple

DAILYHAPPY HOUR

4-7pm$3 Beers

Excludes alcohol. Cannot be combined with otherspecials/discounts. Exp. 2/14/13

purchase of $25 or more.

www.infernospizzahawaii.com

OPEN DAILY 11AM - 9PMWard Center(next to Ryan’s Grill) 375-1200

10% OFF

Senior/Military Discounts Available Mon.-Thurs.Cannot be combined with other offers. Exp. 2/14/13

Stadium Mall 4510 Salt Lake Blvd. 486-3311

Entire MenuAll-You-Can-EatBuffet includes hot entree bar.

LunchDaily 11am-3pm $1495DinnerSun-Thurs 5pm-9pmFri/Sat 5pm-10pm

$2495

with coupon, valid Mon-Thurs

BYOB

BIRTHDAY SPECIAL50% OFF Birthday MealMust be on exact birthday, ID required

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

Maple Garden909 Isenberg Street941-6641

Asian Mix1234 South Beretania St.521-1688

Asahi Grill Ward515 Ward Ave.593-2800

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

FAMILY DINING808 Yong’s BBQ94-216 Farrington Hwy #B1-4678-8058

2 2 | D I N I N G O U T | F E B . 1 0 - 1 6 , 2 0 1 3

98-150 Kaonohi St. • Tel: 486-5100www.makinochayahawaii.com

Not combinable with other discounts. 55 or older w/ coupon & ID. No onlineor photo-copied coupons. One coupon per person. Discounts off regularadult price. Excluding Holidays. Not valid on Valentine’s Day. Expires 2/15/13.

SENIOR SPECIAL! 55+

30% OFFLUNCH & DINNER

98-150 Kaonohi St. • Tel: 486-5100www.makinochayahawaii.com

ONLY ONE TYPE OF COUPON PER PARTY

*MENU AND PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE *DINNER MENU ONLY

BIRTHDAY SPECIAL!FREE BIRTHDAY MEAL FOR ANY AGEWith Family & Group LUNCH & DINNER 20% OFF

Must have minimum party of 4. Coupon valid on actual birthday, ID required. Not com-binable with other discounts. Discounts off regular adult price. No online or photo-copiedcoupons. Must purchase beverage. Not valid on Valentine’s Day. Expires 2/15/13.

ONLY ONE TYPE OF COUPON PER PARTY

Casual Elegance on the Beach at Waikiki…FRESH SEAFOOD, SUCCULENT PRIME RIB, DELECTABLE DESSERTS & SPECTACULAR SUNSET…

OUTRIGGER REEF ON THE BEACH | 2169 KALIA RD. www.oceanhousewaikiki.comPlease call 923.4056 to RSVP

ONLY AT THE…

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O N T H E R I S E

TrufflesGalore!

O N T H E R I S E

3660 Waialae Ave. • 737-1177

Due to mainland weather conditions, this is a rescheduled dinner.

Porcini Seared Ahi Tataki

on Truffled Dryland Pea Shoots

Baked Oysters

Truffle Hollandaise

Slow Roasted Truffle Studded

New Zealand Salmon

Truffle "Explosion" Ravioli

Soy Sake Glazed Fillet of Black Cod

White Truffle Nage

Pan Seared Filet of Beef Tenderloin

on Truffle Buttered Linguine

Trio of Truffles

$90 limited reservations 40% off all wines from our wine list

or corkage fee waived

Thursday, Feb. 28 • 6:30pm

$15.95 Complete Dinner

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

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL

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

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

New Hours 5:30 - 6:45pm

WHERE TO DINEKit 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. • 942-2121AIEA 98-150 Kaonohi St. • 487-9911

Wailana Coffee House1860 Ala Moana Blvd.955-1764

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

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

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

Zippy’s Call the one nearest you

Himalayan Kitchen1137 11th Ave.735-1122

JJ Bistro & French Pastry3447 Waialae Ave.739-0993

Sun-Thurs 11AM-1AM Fri-Sat 11AM-2AM

1726 Kapiolani Blvd(across Convention Center)FREE parking on Kalauokalani Way

Premium Quality Beef & Pork

941-6678

Receive a

FREE Old-StyleKorean

Lunch Boxwith purchase of our

new Mixed Combo Set

Hawaii’s NEWEST Korean BBQ Experience

Hawaii’s NEWEST Korean BBQ Experience

Hawaii

Dine-in only. Limit 1 free lunch box per coupon/party.

Must present coupon. Cannot combine w/other discounts or specials. Exp 2/14/13

D I N I N G O U T | F E B . 1 0 - 1 6 , 2 0 1 3 | 2 3

801 Dillingham Blvd.(next to Costco Iwilei)

Honolulu Hawaii 96817

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

Waipahu, Hawaii 96797

www.maxschicken.com • Tel: 951-MAXS (6297)

Max’s Valentine Special

Seafood Platter

Our new location will be open later this month

For latest updates, call 848-5573

WE’RE MOVING!

MITSU-KENHome of the

Famous Garlic Chicken

2300 N. King Street(Across New City Nissan)

OUR SCHOOL STREET LOCATION IS CLOSED

www.samchoyhawaii.com

♥ValentineDinner

2013Thurs., Feb. 14th

580 Nimitz Hwy.

545-7979 Like us on Facebook forSpecial Deals & Offers

Special 4-Course Meal

� Course One �King Crab Meat

Served On Savory Sabayon And Fuji AppleChervil Salad With An Uni Vinagrette

� Course Two �Salad Of Field Lettuces

Served On Ahi Tuna Carpaccio, Extra Virgin Olio, Sea Salt, Fried Capers

� Course Three (Choice Of One) �• Herb Crusted Lamp ChopsNatural Jus, Roasted Potatoes With Sofritto

• Roasted SalmonOn Wild Mushroom Herb Stuffing,

Sherry Garlic Butter

• Petit “Chateaubriand” Of BeefCrown Of Foie Gras, Apple-Caramelized

Onion Gastrique On Potato Puree

� Course Four �“Bananas Foster”

Vanilla Bean Ice Cream On ShortbreadCookie With Caramelized Candy Apple Ba-nana With Meyer Rum-Citrus Butter Sauce

$55per person for Dinner Menu$65per person w/a glass of Champagne

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor

restaurantsuntory.com

922-5511

RESTAURANT

SUNTORY

HappyValentineHappy

ValentineAla Moana Center • Mall Level

(Mountain side, next to Shirokiya)

941-6161

Pre-Order Your Cakes Now!Pre-Order Your Cakes Now!

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

WHERE TO DINEWolfgang’s SteakhouseRoyal Hawaiian Shopping Center, Bldg C, Level 32301 Kalakaua Ave.922-3600

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

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

People’s Cafe1310 Pali Hwy521-5552

The Fat GreekKaimuki - 3040 Waialae Ave.734-0404Ala Moana - Makai Market949-2120Waikiki - 1831 Ala Moana Blvd941-3444Kailua - 1020 Keolu Dr230-2300

GREEK

Hawaiian &Filipino Food Stage Restaurant

1250 Kapiolani Blvd.237-5429

Max’s Of ManilaWAIPAHU94-300 Farrington Hwy

HONOLULU801 Dillingham Blvd.951-6297

FILIPINO FINE DININGFifty Three By The Sea53 Ahui Street536-5353

Enjoy Our Signature

Porterhouse Steak for Two

- and Take Me Home This

Valentine’sDay!*

ROYAL HAWAIIAN CENTERVALIDATED PARKING

WOLFGANGSSTEAKHOUSE.NET

808.922.3600

Valen t in e ’ s DayFebruary 14th 5-10:30 p.m.

Choice of Caesar or Mixed Green SaladPorterhouse for Two

Mashed PotatoesCreamed Spinach

Chocolate Mousse Pie with Strawberry$102.14 per couple

*WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. REGULAR MENU ALSO AVAILABLE.

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

4-course valentine’s day dinner$75 per person

Featuring oysters on the half shell and your choice of Hawaiian grouper

a la oscar, butter roasted filet, or Kaua‘i prawns and scallop.

Seating is limited. Reservations required.

For a day filled with love,a night

full of flavors.

2 4 | D I N I N G O U T | F E B . 1 0 - 1 6 , 2 0 1 3

Available for a limited time thru 2/17/13.

STUFFED SALMON WITH CRAB MEAT $19.95Topped with hollandaise sauce. Served with tossed salad and rice.

SPICY GARLIC PORK CHOPS $14.95Served with baby bok choy and choice of rice or French fries.

841-0931Kam Shopping Center

Open 6am Daily

DAY SPECIALValentine’s

PANYA HOTLINE 597-8880

ALA MOANA CENTER MALL LEVEL, MAUKA NEXT TO VICTORIA’S SECRET 946-6388

NOW TAKING ADVANCE ORDERS

Heart Shaped 6” Strawberry

Shortcake $35.00

Customized Cookies $3.95

February Special $4.99Green Papaya Salad

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

Mon-Sat 10am-10pm • Sun 10am-8pm

Military w/ID receive 10% OFFfacebook.com/phomylienhawaii

Offer valid on dine-in orders only. Must present coupon. Cannot be combinedwith other offers or coupons. Exp 2/28/13 We Deliver!

*Additional fees apply.

Need delicious dishes? Simply select the items you want and have us deliver them hot!

We Deliver!677-7744CALL FOR DETAILS!

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Purchase a total of $50 in Zippy’s gift cards& receive a $5 Zippy’s gift certificate for FREE!

Available now thru Feb 14th

*Restaurant Price: Chili Frank $7.39, Spam or Portuguese Sausage Omelette $5.99. Prices slightly higher at Zippy’s Kahului. Must be 18 years of age or older & Hawaii resident to enter giveaway. Offer and giveaway valid 2/4 through 2/28/13. Cannot be combined with any other promotional offers, coupons or discount cards. While supplies last. Sorry, no substitutions. Other restrictions may apply.

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Equivalent to 240,000 HawaiianMiles!to the U.S. Mainlandto the U.S. MainlandRoundtrip forRoundtrip for 44

Go to zippys.com/giftcards, call: 973-0880 or visit any Zippy’s location.

SPAM orPORTUGUESE

SAUSAGEOMELETTE

$4.99 Fast FoodBreakfast Hours Only

CHILI FRANKPLATE

$6.39Fast Food

735-38882919 Kapiolani Blvd.

Market City Shopping Center • FRIED DUMPLING SALAD• CLAM CHOWDER SOUP• CHOICE OF: LOBSTER PASTA

OR RIB-EYE STEAK• STRAWBERRY PANNA COTTA

WON TON NOODLES • PASTA • RISOTTO • BURGERS • SANDWICHES • PIZZA • SALADS • SOUPS

IMPORTED

NOODLES

PER PERSON

M-F 10am-12midnightSAT 8am-12midnight

SUN 8am-10pm

• • • • • • •

WHERE TO DINE

Kobe Japanese Steak House1841 Ala Moana Blvd.941-4444

Hifumi Japanese RestaurantChinese Cultural Plaza100 N. Beretania St.536-3035

IchirikiAIEA98-150 Kaonohi St.484-2222

HONOLULU510 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

Gyu-KakuWINDWARD MALL46-056 Kamehameha Hwy F1922-5511

KAPIOLANI - 1221 Kapiolani Blvd., #105589-2989

WAIKIKI - 307 Lewers St.926-2989

JAPANESE MamayaPearl Kai Shopping Center98-199 Kamehameha Hwy, #A-7B492-1863

Il LupinoRoyal Hawaiian Center922-3400

ITALIAN

HAWAIIAN

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

People’s Cafe1310 Pali Hwy521-5552

Hawaiian &Filipino Food

Coupon must be surrendered at time of purchase.One discounted item per coupon. Not valid onprevious purchases or with other offers.Exp. 2/28/13.

88 Piikoi St., Honolulu593-1200 • kissatencafe.com

with any purchase

1⁄2OFF1⁄2OFF One IceCream ParlorItem

One IceCream ParlorItem

with any purchase

BYOB

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923 KEEAUMOKU ST.955-3388Best Cantonese Cuisine

OPEN DAILY:10am — midnight

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

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

$99, $239, $288 MENUS ALSO AVAILABLE

Special NEW YEAR Menu $188

Reservations Today!Make

Your Take-O

ut

Availa

ble

OPEN‘til 7pm onVALENTINE’S DAY

Fendu’s French Macarons

A colorful, bite-sized piece of French pastry heaven.

$2.25 each4-piece & 8-piece gift boxes

available

988-43102752 Woodlawn Dr. • Manoa Marketplace

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

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. 2/14/13Shabu Shabu or any Sukiyaki Set

featuring our special sukiyaki sauce. Exp. 2/14/13

Sunday, February 10, 2013

DIM SUM BRUNCH BUFFETfeaturing… a variety of Hong Kong Style Dim Sum

Adults $21.99 • Senior (60+) $17.99 • Children (3-12) $13.99

• Pork Hash • Chicken Dumpling • Shrimp w/Nori Roll• Deep Fried Shrimp Dumpling • Mochi Rice in Lotus Leaf

• Tripe w/Ginger Sauce • Chicken Feet • Jai• Taro Puff • Egg Flower Soup • Haupia Gelatin Cake

• Fresh Fruit • Gau • and much more!

525-8585Monday-Sunday

10:30am to 9:00pm

1055 Alakea StreetFREE PARKING

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

www.themandalayhawaii.com

Lion Dance at 7pm

SEATINGS: 10:30AM & 12:30PM

SPECIAL Chinese New Year Dinner available

941-4444

NIGHTLY 5:30 PM - 6:30 PMTeriyaki Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15.95Daily Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$23.95Sukiyaki Steak . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$21.95Teriyaki Steak & Chicken Combo .$23.95

Kama‘aina & Military DiscountAvailable (with proper ID)

1841 Ala Moana Blvd.Between Ilikai & Hilton Hawaiian Village

Dinner served from 5:30 nightly. Valet parkingavailable. Not valid with any other offer.

Honolulu’s Most Unique Lunch Spot—

Brasserie Du VinFull Service Monday - Saturday, 11:30 to 4:00

545-1115 • www.brasserieduvin.com1115 Bethel St (across from Hawaii Theatre)

Featuring a French-inspired menu,complemented by an extensive wine list. Lunch includes soup, salads, sandwiches and seafood. Perfect for casual, business and special occasions.

Fresh Island MULLET

still available

Wafu Dishesavailable

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$11.95 Reg $15.95

HAPPYVALENTINE’S

DAY!

KUNG HEE FAT CHOY!

SHRIMPSPECIAL $9.25 JUMBO SHRIMP

SPECIAL $11.95

Come and celebrate the…

FREE DESSERTon Thurs., Feb. 14th with purchase

FIREWORKS & LION DANCEFebruary 8 & 9

Year of the Snakeat Chinese Cultural Plaza

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**

AT ALA MOANA HOTEL, 3rd Floor410 ATKINSON DRIVE

942-7788

Chinese New Year Menu$450 per table

1. Royal Garden Roast Menu Combination

2. Dried Oyster Served In LettuceWrapped

3. Bird’s Nest Soup w/Crab Meat4. Peking Duck5. Steamed Island Fish w/Ginger &

Green Onion6. Live Maine Lobster Royal Garden Style7. Baked Rock Salt Ranch Chicken8. Shredded Duck Meat w/E-Mein9. Mochi Ball In Red Bean Soup

$330 per table1. Deep Fried Seafood Roll2. Shrimp w/Glazed Honey Walnuts3. Steamed Chicken Soup

w/Mushroom & Virginia Ham4. Steamed Dried Oyster Roll

w/Seaweed5. Crispy Roast Chicken w/Red

Preserved Bean Curd Sauce6. Braised Sea Cucumber w/Black

Mushroom7. Sauteed Fish Fillet w/Vegetable8. Fried Rice In Lotus Leaf9. Mochi Ball In Red Bean SoupAbove menu is limited to 3 tables and cannot combine with any specials anddiscounts. Limited time only. Expires 2/18/13. Please order one day in advance.

WHERE TO DINETanaka 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

Korean Hibiscus BBQKaimuki Shopping Center3221 Waialae Avenue734-8282

Yakiniku Don-Day 905 Keeaumoku St.951-1004

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

Odoriko Japanese Restaurant2400 Koa Ave.923-7368

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

Sakura Restaurant3008 Waialae Ave259-7100

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

678 Hawaii (Kang Ho Dong Baekejeong)1726 Kapiolani Blvd.941-6678Hawaii

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SENIOR (65+) DISCOUNT

10% OFF ENTIRE MENU

Must present coupon. Does not apply withother discounts/offers. Dine-in only. Appliesto senior’s orders only. Exp. 2/14/13

SUN-THURS6:30AM-10PMFRI-SAT6:30AM-11PM

593-2800515 WARD AVE.

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

*DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALL BEVERAGES WITH

THIS AD. EXP. 2/28/13.

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

Authentic Korean Cuisine

10%OFFOur Whole Menu!

825 Keeaumoku St. #111 Open Daily 10am - 4am

CHOGAJIB KOREAN RESTAURANT

744-3440

BYOBMust present coupon.

Exp 2/28/13

735.1122 1137 11th aveBelly Dancing (1st & 3rd Sunday)

SpecialValentine’s

MenuPrivate Party Menu Available for All Groups

Happy

Valentine’s Day!

LUNCH Mon-Fri $9.95Sat-Sun $11.95

DINNER Mon-Thurs $16.95 Fri-Sun $18.95

$9.95starting at

KAPOLEI MARKETPLACE 590 Farrington Hwy

CALL TODAY692-9880

DIMSUMTake-out:

Order

JAI & GAUTODAY!

MON-SAT: 6amSUNDAY: 8amDine-in:DAILY 10am - 9pm

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

OPEN Mon - Fri 6am - 1pm Sat 6am - 12pm

WHERE TO DINE

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

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

Blue Water Shrimp & Seafood 1006 Kapahulu Ave.688-8891

Pho My Lien98-150 Kaonohi St. 488-4900

VIETNAMESE

Adega Portuguese1138 Smith Street566-5909

PORTUGUESE

SEAFOOD SWEETS

SHABU SHABU

Hi Sandwich & DrinkWaimalu Shopping Center98-042 Kamehameha Hwy #3487-7372

Pho Five-0Waimalu Shopping Center98-042 Kamehameha Hwy487-5091

3660 on the Rise 3660 Waialae Ave.737-1177

PACIFIC RIM

Mitsu-Ken1223 N. School Street848-5573

OKAZUYA

Violets GrillKapalama Shopping Center1210 Dillingham Blvd # 8841-8535

OKINAWAN

Lobster King1380 S. King St.944-8288

Waimalu Shopping Center98-042 Kamehameha Hwy #3

Open daily 10am-9pm

Sandwich& DrinkHiSandwich& Drink

SANDWICH + DRINK

Vietnamese Fast Food,

Smoothies & Bubble Tea

SANDWICH + SMOOTHIEOR BUBBLE TEA

$8(reg $9.50)

COMBO DEALS

Applies to 1 choice sandwich ($6 value) and 1 fl avor smoothie ($4.95 value).Not combinable with other offers/discounts. Valid w/ coupon thru 2/14/13

$9

487-7372Military receive 10% off w/ valid ID

(reg $10.95)

Valentine’s Special

Sun-Thu 10:30am-10:30pm; Fri/Sat 10:30am-Midnite1113 Smith St. 545-3008 Free Parking

Imperial Crab Meat SoupChinese Roasted Duck Salad

Volcano Pork ChopHoney Walnut Shrimp

Fish Fillet w/Chinese Broccoli Stir-Fried One selection of Fried Rice or Noodle dish

Dessert of the day.

7-COURSE MENU

$83.00 for 4 people

WINNER Mahalo for your Generous Support

February 13 & 14, 2013 Only

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STORY BY MICHELLE LEEPHOTOS BY NATHALIE WALKER

s a melting pot of so manydifferent cultures and back-grounds, Hawaii is famous forhaving a diverse flavor profile.It is no surprise, then, when

678 Hawaii opened last November, thecommunity embraced the Koreanyakiniku restaurant with open arms,chopsticks in hand.

With more than 250 locations in Korea,the successful barbecue franchise has ex-panded to the United States. In additionto Hawaii, customers also can enjoy therestaurant’s tasty Korean barbecue dishesin New York City, Los Angeles and At-lanta.

“The Mainland locations have beenvery successful,” says Daniel Yi, headserver at 678 Hawaii. “When those cus-tomers come to Oahu and try 678 Hawaii,they all say the quality is exactly the sameor even better because the service here

is so good.” True to authentic Korean yakiniku-style,

meat is an integral part of the menu. “Themeat comes from an exclusive collectionof farms in California that use a combi-nation of a superior breed of cattle andanimal management techniques,” saysSteve Song, restaurant manager. “We useall Kobe-style meat with no added hor-mones or antibiotics to ensure the richestflavor.”

Beef options include Premium Beef Set($59.99), Thinly Sliced Brisket ($24.99),Boneless Short Rib ($23.99) and PrimeRib Eye ($28.99). “Our beef is very pop-ular among local Hawaii residents as wellas those who are visiting,” says Yi. “Be-cause we specialize in meat, the qualityhas got to be the best, always soft andjuicy.”

For pork lovers, diners may order froma variety of dishes including PremiumSeared Pork Belly ($21.99), MarinatedPork Collar ($21.99) and Thinly SlicedSpicy Pork Belly ($21.99). Every meal

comes with unlimited freshside dishes such as sweet po-tato, salad and kimchi.

For customers wantingto maximize their yakinikuexperience, 678 Hawaiialso offers a variety ofcombination meals. Thepopular Mixed Combo(starting at $52.99) comes withPremium Seared Pork Belly, Prime Rib Eyeand a choice between Boneless Short Ribor Outside Skirt. “The combination mealsare popular because you can try a bit ofeverything and a stew is included,” saysYi. “We have traditional Korean stews,such as the soybean paste stew, kimchistew and seafood soft tofu stew.”

Additionally, the grills come with sidecompartments, which allow diners to si-multaneously cook their vegetables andsteamed egg. “You end up with a lot offood on the table,” says Yi. “Everyone en-joys the family style-oriented atmosphereof the meal.”

The restaurant also offers many other in-novative amenities. Each table comes withits own private vent vacuum, which lies di-rectly above the grill. “The design ofthe vacuums preventsthe smell of meatfrom getting into

the customers’ clothing,” says Song.Furthermore, the customer service at

678 Hawaii is exceptional. Rather thanhaving to call out for a server, oftentimeshaving to shout because of the loud at-mosphere, diners can simply press a but-ton conveniently located at their table.When pressed, the button causes the as-signed server’s watch to vibrate. Eachserver is assigned only four tables to en-sure a prompt response time.

Abundant and free parking is availablefor patrons alongside the restaurant onKalauokalani Way.

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orderoftheday

General ManagerSteve Song

Vegetable Stone Bibimbap ($9.99)

Premium Beef Set ($59.99)

678 HAWAII

WHERE 1726 Kapiolani Blvd.Suite 101, Honolulu

CALL941.6678

HOURS Open Monday–Thursday, 11 a.m. to 1a.m.; Friday–Saturday, 11a.m. to 2 a.m.; andSunday, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.

Korean YakinikuThat Melts In Your Mouth

Old-Style Korean Lunch Box ($6.99)