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Hawaii Dining Out 19 Sep 2010
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S E P T E M B E R 1 9 - 2 5 , 2 0 1 0
O A H U ’ S A N S W E R T O YO U R A P P E T I T E
Manager Michelle Scalaand operations managerDavid Shigaishi
Taking a Walk on the Lighter,Greener Side of the Menu
One of the questions people
continually ask me these
days is,“Does your jobcome with a gym membership?”The answer is “no,” and shocking-
ly so. You would think that sweat-
ing out the surplus of calories
would be part of the 9-to-5 job
considering that my assignments
require devouring everything in
sight — from french fries and
desserts to pancakes, steaks and
other sinfully delicious items.
This week, however, photogra-
pher Leah Friel and I decided to
take the “healthy” route and set
our stomachs on a much lighter
option: salads.
Not wanting to opt for the usual
“mixed-greens salad,” I settled on
somewhat of an ethnic approach
when it came to sampling these
vegetable creations. Having had
some of the freshest salads while
traveling around the world —
including in
Greece and
Thailand —
and having just
returned home
from San
Antonio, Texas,
which has a
great Latino
influence, it’s
only fitting that
I take you read-
ers on a world-
ly journey of
salads right
here at home. You’ll soon notice
that the chefs at the following
establishments have taken the
concept of salad to an entirely dif-
ferent level — one that goes
above and beyond “Ono, You
Know” status. And you’ll come to
realize — if you haven’t already —
that eating healthy doesn’t have
to be boring at all.
Having only entered the restau-
rant scene a little more than a
month ago, 11th Ave. Mexitlan
Grill is already spicing things up
in Kaimuki, bringing a dash of
authentic Mexican cuisine to this
blossoming neighborhood. Chef
Francisco Dominguez is originally
from Mexico City and came to
Hawaii seven years ago. With 18
years of experience, he cooks up
some of the best Mexican food in
town while adding some local flair
to his cuisine. All dishes are
derived from the chef’s own
recipes and the portions are
huge. The Mariachi Burrito
($10.95) and the Mama Mia
Burrito ($11.95) are top sellers,
but it was Dominguez’s selection
of salads that impressed me most.
Choose from an original Green
Salad ($8.50) or the Chicken
Caesar Salad ($8.50), or feast on
the BBQ Chicken Salad ($8.50)
made with grilled chicken breast
marinated in a sweet guava barbe-
cue sauce tossed with lettuce and
tortilla strips. I had the Taco Salad
($8.50), a crispy flour tortilla shell
filled with your choice of chicken,
beef or ground beef, lettuce, car-
rots, cucumbers, salsa, gua-
camole, black olives, Monterrey
cheese and sour cream; along
with my personal favorite, the
Fish Orange Salad ($9.50) featur-
ing mahi mahi with a special
orange sauce, lettuce, carrots,
Monterrey cheese and crispy
wonton strips. The mahi mahi
just melts in your mouth and
the mix of textures and flavors is
beyond compare.
“I travel to Mexico once a year
to keep up with the cuisine. It’s
also important that everything
is made fresh, everything about
my food is different,”
Dominguez says.
Also, treat yourself to a sweet
Horchata, but make sure you
don’t ruin your appetite on the
fresh, warm tortilla chips and
fire-roasted salsa made from
scratch. Let me tell you, that’s
way easier said than done. Take a
break from reality and escape
south of the border — everything
at this charming abode is muybueno!
11th Ave.
Mexitlan Grill
1137 11th Ave.
(11th Ave. Atrium)
737.5678
Located just steps away from
the beautiful sands of Waikiki
beach is the oceanfront Mai Tai
Bar at The Royal Hawaiian, a
Luxury Collection Resort. Named
after the famed tropical cocktail,
the legendary Mai Tai Bar offers
an exclusive beach and bar expe-
rience all in one. There’s nothing
more relaxing than sitting back on
the beach taking in the surf while
enjoying the finest cuisine and
sumptuous hand-crafted cock-
tails right at your fingertips — my
definition of paradise. Ono for
Mai Tai Bar at The Royal
Hawaiian Hotel
11th Ave. Mexitlan Grill
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ono, you know
EDITORJo McGarry
Phone: 783.1060JMcGarry@
staradvertiser.com
SALES MANAGERSandi Sakaguchi
Phone: 342.8802
Fax: 529.4898
SSakaguchi@
staradvertiser.com
Dining OutDining Out is a weekly
advertising supplement published by theHonolulu Star-Advertiser.
– See page 12
Top Left: The author dips into the SurfSalad ($35) and Fire Grilled NY Steakwith Cafe de Paris ($28) at the Mai TaiBar at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel.Above: The Taco Salad ($8.50)served at 11th Ave. Mexitlan Grill.
Words by Alana Folen | Photos by Leah Friel
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It’s been about eight years sinceOcean House opened its beauti-fully renovated, glass-and-wood-
paneled doors to reveal one of thebest views in all of Waikiki. But atleast once or twice every day, some-one will walk through the doors andask operations manager DavidNagaishi how long the restauranthas been there.
“It happens all the time,” saysNagaishi, a veteran of the diningscene in Honolulu. “Guests take a
look at the room, the beachand the view, and they can’tbelieve they haven’t beenhere before.”
One thing is for sure,however: Once you stepinside Ocean House,you won’t forget yourfirst impression. And
even if you are a savvydiner and know
about therestaurant’s
elegant din-ing roomand well-priced din-
ner menu, chances are anOcean House breakfast issomething you’ve not yetexperienced.
It’s partly the cooling, plan-tation-style décor of whitewood, ceiling fans and tropical floralprints that help set the Ocean Houseatmosphere. Still, the menu pricing andthe use of quality ingredients make theexperience all the more enjoyable.
“We try to keep the pricing fair,” saysNagaishi. “We want local people to comeand enjoy the food and the atmosphere.”
At night, the dinner menu features freshisland selections, including Crab StuffedMahimahi($28.50), Parmesan CrustedOpah ($29.50) and Fire Roasted
M o n c h o n g($29.50), as wellas an impressiveselection ofseafood dishesthat includeSeafood ClamBake ($29.50),Seafood CoconutCurry ($24.50)and MusselsMarinara ($25.50),in which New Zealand mussels and clamsare sautéed in olive oil, garlic and lemonjuice, then served over marinara linguine.Fish and seafood dishes you’d expectfrom a restaurant sitting right on one ofthe world’s most famous beaches, butshow-stopping prime rib, too? Turns outthat Ocean House has some of the best.Salted, seasoned and simmered for eightto 10 hours, the signature prime rib isserved in a variety of styles, includingpulehu style with garlic and herbs($29.50) and blackened, seared andtopped with a sweet Creole sauce($29.50).
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Far Left: With manager Michelle Scaladoing the honors, fresh fruit is served in a
pineapple and topped with granola andyogurt. Top Left: Operations manager
David Nagaishi Above: An award-win-ning loco moco. The secret, according to
Nagaishi, is the New York strip/filetmignon/hamburger base. Bottom Left:
Traditional eggs Benedict comes withcrab as part of the breakfast menu.
Oce
an H
ouse
Wai
kiki
By Jo McGarry
Ocean House’sRise Shinewith
Bodacious Breakfast
cover story
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But while dinner at Ocean Houseis elegant and often solidly booked,breakfast remains something of ahidden secret.
I stopped by last week for a FreshFruit Sunrise ($10.95) — half apineapple filled with berries, melonand seasonal fruit, and topped withGreek yogurt, honey and granola —and had a chat with Nagaishi aboutOcean House’s appeal. Our conver-sation quickly got around to thetopic of a favorite local breakfast,the loco moco. Ocean House hasone that rivals almost any other inthe Islands. I realize that’s a prettybig statement, but where else isyour hamburger patty made of FiletMignon, Prime Rib and N.Y. Steak?
Nagaishi’s enthusiasm is notice-able when talking about the dish.“Firstly, our loco moco won the‘Loco Moco Smackdown inWaikiki,’” he says, proudly. “It’smade from the trimmings of FiletMignon, N.Y. Steak and Rib Eye.There’s all the tenderness and theflavor.” He pauses for effect. “And
then there’s the gravy.Don’t even bother call-ing it sauce or juice, oranything other thangravy. It’s a wonderfulgravy.”
Topped with two eggs(any style), a scoop ortwo of rice and somelightly fried onion strips,and you might be look-ing at the loco mocobreakfast of all time.Unless, of course, youconsider the OceanHouse Prime Rib Hash.
“Oh, that’s so good,”Nagaishi says.“Sometimes, our chefmakes it as a special. Hetakes the slow-roastedprime rib with garlic salt and pep-per and he makes the leftovers intoa patty. We fry it and serve it on topof his pepper jack cheese sauce.”
I venture that it’s not exactly a“get-up-and-go” kind of a breakfast,like fresh fruit and granola, I say,
and he laughs. “No, no, you’re right. It’s more a
‘relax-and-go-back-on-the-beach-and-think-about-dinner’ kind of athing,” Nagaishi says.
But on a breakfast menu with adozen or so items, there’s lots ofvariety — including dishes forhealthy eaters, fruit lovers andvegetarians. There’s everythingfrom freshly made Belgian Waffles($11.95) to Omelets ($11.95),Steak and Eggs ($11.95) Blue CrabCake Benedict ($13.95) and aHawaiian Frittata ($12.95).
“We have the items that wethink are our best,” says Nagaishi.“Some are nice, down-home-typeof dishes. Others are a bit moreup-market like Eggs Benedict or
Blue Crab Benedict, and then wehave local-style dishes like the locomoco and the hash.”
Parking is simple — there’s valetand validated parking out front atOutrigger Reef on the Beach — andthe spacious dining room is perfectfor early morning business meet-ings, family reunions or showers.“We can easily accommodate largeparties,” Nagaishi says. Just callfirst to make sure the dining roomisn’t full.
If it’s been way too long since youtook some time with family andfriends to enjoy a leisurely break-fast and quality time, head to OceanHouse, where an only-in-Hawaiibreakfast experience awaits.
?JoasK
Dear Jo,I was reading your arti-
cles on tipping and I’minterested on what youthink about tipping ontakeout food.
The kitchen staff still hasto cook the food and some-one has to pack it. Should Itip or not when I order myweekly take-out?
Mike W.
Mike, Most polite restaurant
staff will tell you that tip-ping is not expected ontakeout food. But it isappreciated. And certain-ly if you’re ordering take-out for a large group,they’re going to be doingalmost as much work as ifyou’re in the restaurant. Itrather depends onwhether you subscribe towhat I call the “baristaphilosophy” or not. Thebarista philosophy man-dates that you grosslyover tip every time some-one smiles, tells you tohave a nice day or passesyou a freshly ground cupof coffee in a recycledpaper cup. Why are youtipping people who pouryou cups of coffee? Andwhy is making a cup ofcoffee any different frommaking and packagingyour take-out order?
If you regularly patron-ize the same takeoutrestaurant and know thestaff well, then tip when-ever you use their servic-es. Do you really wantthem thinking of you asthe neighborhood cheap-skate?
But here’s a questionfor you: If you’re tippingat the coffee shop, andtipping on takeout, wheredo you stop? What aboutthe guy at McDonald’swho speedily bags upyour Big Mac, or thesweet girl at Safeway whohelps at the checkout?
I think one of the rea-sons I get so many ques-tions about tipping isbecause most peoplewalk a thin line betweenguilt and extreme embar-rassment when it comesto leaving money for thestrangers who servethem. When in doubt,leave a tip.
Have a food orwine question? Ask Jo by e-mailing:jmc [email protected] tune in to Table Talk every Saturday at 10 a.m. on KHVH 830 AM.
Left: The Fresh Fruit Sunrise($10.95) has berries, melon and
seasonal fruit inside half a pineapple.Top: An ocean view and freshly
made waffles offer an outstandingstart to the day.
Where:Beachfront in theOutrigger Reef on the Beach, Waikiki
Call:923.2277
Website:oceanhousewaikiki.com
Ocean House Restaurant
on the menu
Kochi celebration meansdelicious dinner dealsY
ou’ll find a menu
to suit almost all
local tastes at
Kochi Restaurant and
Lounge. This month,
there are special dishes
to celebrate the restau-
rant’s three-year
anniversary, including
free rice sets (rice and
miso soup) with early
bird meals.
Birthday dinners at
Kochi are free — as long
as you take two friends
and they order an
entrée each — and you
don’t have to be there
on your birthday. You
can give yourself an
early or belated treat
and take advantage of
the restaurants five-day
rule.
“We honor the free
birthday entrée for five
days before or for five
days after a guest’s
birthday,” says co-
owner Denise Takara.
But whether you’re
salivating for sushi,
craving the loco moco
or wanting a fix of oxtail
soup, make sure you
order the signature
dessert before you
leave. Deep Fried
Haupia Fritter ($6.95) is
a soft, creamy home-
made haupia covered in
deep-fried, golden-crisp
batter and served with
ice cream and chocolate
sauce. The Kochi cre-
ation goes down as one
of the city’s sweetest
sensations.
Other notable
desserts on the Kochi
menu include the
Flourless Decadence
Chocolate Cake ($7.50),
a ridiculously rich and
gooey dessert served
with a raspberry coulis.
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Left : Denise Takara withsome of the latest sushibar offerings at Kochi.Above: This one-of-a-kind dessert featureshomemade, deep-friedhaupia drizzled withchocolate sauce andserved a la mode.
Kochi Restaurant and Lounge Where:1936 S. King St. Honolulu
Call: 941.2835
Website:kochihawaii.com
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While it’s time tocelebrate the fallharvest, most of
us won’t be outside gath-ering crops. Instead, we’llbe celebrating the fullmoon festival at localChinese restaurants.
At Hee Hing, pastrychefs are already in thethroes of mass productionof some of the city’s mostsought-after mooncakes.
“Our head chef, Mr.Ching, has been makingmooncakes for more than20 years,” says Hee Hinggeneral manager DavidKoc.
All of the Hee Hingmooncakes are bakedfresh at the restaurant,using the freshest home-made lotus preserves, redazuki bean paste and
oven-roasted nut filling.No lard, and freshlysourced ingredients(wherever possible) makefor a high-quality, highlydesired cake.
Choices includewhite lotus paste, redlotus paste, coconutand red azuki bean.But the most popularcake at Hee Hing isby far the GoldenVirginia Ham with
roasted melon seeds,almonds, sesame seedsand macadamia nuts.Such is the popularity ofthe specialty cakes thatthey’re shipped to theMainland, Canada andHong Kong every year.
“We make thousandsand thousands of moon-cakes,” Koc says, “butevery year the No. 1 seller
is the roasted melon,almond and sesame seedswith macadamia nut.”
Cakes are baked withwhole egg or half, and canbe pre-ordered for pick upat the restaurant.
Hee Hing also cele-brates the Moon Festivalwith a special menuserved until Wednesday,Sept. 22.
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Hee HingRestaurant
Where:449 Kapahulu Ave.
Call:735.5544
Website:heehinghawaii.com
Peking Duck • Imperial ScallopSoup • Roasted GarlicDungeness Crab • ChickenOyster Sauce • FreshAsparagus Speared withPrawns • Chinese Broccoli withMinced Flounder • MongolianPork Chops • Braised E Meinwith Duck Breast • SteamedRice • Fresh Baked Hee HingMooncakes
Cost:$229 per table of 10
The Moon Festival Celebration Menu
Mooncakes to rise at annual festival
Above Left: BonelessMongolian Pork Chopsare reason enough to tryHee Hing’s MoonFestival menu. AboveRight: Freshly mademooncakes are on saleat Hee Hing untilWednesday’s full moon.
Primo Aloha Ale NightsPrimo, Hawaii’s original beer, has produced a limitededition special brew to celebrate Aloha Festivals. Joinus at Primo Aloha Ale Night on Fri, Sept 24. Prizes,fun, plus a free glass souvenir per person with anyPrimo Aloha Ale purchase. Wear your festival buttonand receive 10% off your food bill during month ofSeptember.
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In a restaurant climate that’s cloudy atbest, and a state of disaster at worst,Restaurant Suntory is weathering the
economic storm with remarkable forti-tude.
“We are really lucky to be so busy,” saysrestaurant manager Aki Peters, who tellsof thriving lunch crowds and a vibrantdinner scene. It helps that Suntory has areputation for high-quality ingredientsand excellent food that spans threedecades in Hawaii. To celebrateits 30th anniversary, there’s a 30percent discount on the dinnermenu that begins this week andruns until the end of the month.
“It’s a way of celebrating andthanking the customers,” saysAki of the special discount.
There are three distinct diningexperiences at RestaurantSuntory: the “Washoku” area,where a large menu selection isoffered in a room overlookinglandscaped gardens, with a viewof the Royal Hawaiian Hotel; theteppanyaki room, where sizzlingplates of lobster, steak andseafood are served daily forlunch and dinner; and an inti-mate sushi bar, where dinersenjoy first-rate sushi from thehands of experienced sushichefs.
“When you walk in or call, we’ll askwhere you want to sit,” explains Aki, “andwhat kind of food you want to eat.”Washoku offers more traditional Japanesedining and includes the $48 Nagomi (a tra-ditional Japanese course of appetizer,assorted sashimi, chawanmushi, blackcod miso yaki, fresh green salad, assortedshrimp and vegetable tempura, steamedrice, miso soup and ice cream) and the$58 Irodori (an appetizer course followed
3030
Top left: Traditional Washoku meals are popular atdinner. Top: General manager Nobuyuki Aoyami,left, with restaurant manager Aki Peters. Above:Two large black tiger shrimp and vegetables makeup the Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura ($13.50)Right: The renovated dining room as a wonderfulview of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. Top Right:Takashi Oikawa has an eye for fresh sushi.
On its 30th anniversary,Restaurant Suntory says‘mahalo’ to customersthis month by offering a30-percent discount ondinner. | By Jo McGarry
FOR
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by fresh sashimi based on the HonoluluHarbor catch, seasonal mini hot pot, assortedshrimp and veggie tempura, salad, sushi anddessert).
Washoku Entrees all come with salad,steamed rice and miso soup, and popularchoices include Shabu Shabu Gozen ($34),Wafu Steak Gozen ($32) and Sashimi andTempura Gozen ($33).
“People who want Washoku are looking forthe traditional Japanese dining experience,”says Aki, “and those who want to sit at thesushi counter pretty much know what theywant. And customers can sit in the diningroom and order sushi, too, if they want. It’s allOK.”
The third dining room at RestaurantSuntory is devoted to teppanyaki, but don’t goexpecting vegetable cutting tricks or knife-throwing chefs.
“We don’t do the show,” says Aki with asmile. “That’s one of the things that a lot ofpeople like. We just focus on the quality andnothing else.”
Certainly the teppanyaki menu is impres-sive, with live Big Island abalone and liveMaine lobster served alongside filet mignon,sirloin steak, shrimp, sashimi and fresh localseafood. The Gourmet Suntory Course ($120)also offers foie gras as part of the menu.
There’s an impressive emphasis on the useof local ingredients, and top-quality meats andseafood.
Lunch specials, offered daily, are a hugedraw, with the dining room filled by localsfrom nearby offices.
“We offer a $12 special lunch every day,”says Aki, “and a special that often sells out assoon as the restaurant opens.”
There’s an impressive emphasis on localingredients in this Japanese restaurant, wherequality reigns. Alongside the fresh island fishand free-range chicken, you’ll find organicshoyu, the finest quality black Angus beef,Hawaiian sea salt, high-quality tempura oil,local tomatoes and locally farmed greens andvegetables.
Those planning on taking advantage of the30 percent anniversary dinner discountshould expect a crowd, but also expect fast,friendly service.
“Sometimes it gets really busy,” says Aki,“but we’re happy to be able to keep up thequality and the service at every meal.”
In addition to owning and operating successfulrestaurants, the Suntory group also owns Japan’soldest distillery, built in 1923 by Suntory founder
Shinjiro Torii. The distillery sits outside Kyoto in anarea famous for its clear, mountain waters.
Using malted barley, yeast and copper pot stillsbased on Scottish models, the whisky is first dis-tilled then stored in a variety of Spanish, Japaneseand American oak casks. Yamazaki Single Maltwhisky has garnered awards around the globe, andat Restaurant Suntory, special bottlings are storedin crystal decanters for customers.
You’ll find the 12-year-old Yamazaki to be a light-bodied whisky with a warm, honeyed finish. It’s sim-ilar in style to a classic Speyside (Scotland) malt.
The Yamazaki Single Malt Whisky
RestaurantSuntoryWhere:Royal Hawaiian Center, Third Floor, 2233 Kalakaua Ave.
Call:922.5511
Website:restaurantsuntory.com
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Above: New Kobe Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar owners Lynn and Roy Nakamura join withthe Rev. Tatsuo Muneto in the ceremonial untying of the maile lei during a blessing ceremony Oct.
13 at the restaurant site along Ala Moana Boulevard. Inset: The highly coveted Kobe EmperorSteak (12 ounces) is served alongside scallops and a shrimp appetizer.
1 | Ian Decastro and Kalindi West, with Taylor and Chris Lucero 2 | Bryant and Cindy Akiona 3 | Teppanyaki
chef Branen Yamamoto 4 | Jeff, Nikki and Maddie Choi 5 | Keoni and Jennifer Haole 6 | Emily and Kris
Masumoto, with Teppanyaki chef Lester Nishida, Kiana Masumoto and Dillon Matsuda
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KobeJapanese Steak House
Every meal is a culinary delightwhen dining out at Kobe JapaneseSteak House & Sushi Bar. With new
owners Roy and Lynn Nakamura aboardand talented teppanyaki chefs on handto prepare delicious steak, chicken andseafood dishes, as well as provide spon-taneous comic relief, Kobe figures to re-main a hit among hungry patrons foryears to come. Call 941.4444.
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foodie fare
Golden PalaceSeafood
As far back as the ancient
Xia and Shang Dynasties
(2000 B.C. to 1066 B.C.), the
people of China would pay
tribute to xi yue, the moon,
through legend and cere-
monies. In fact, one of the
most important holidays in
the Chinese calendar year
is the Mid-Autumn Festival.
The Mid-Autumn Festival
traditionally is held on the
15th day of the eighth
month in the Chinese calen-
dar, when the moon is at its
fullest and roundest. On
this day, families and
friends gather and cele-
brate the end of the sum-
mer harvest season and
arrival of winter by eating
mooncakes together under
the light of the moon.
This year’s Mid-Autumn
Festival falls on Sept. 22,
and in honor of the long-
standing custom of joviality
and family, Golden Palace
Seafood is offering a special
menu for parties of 10 for
$168.
The meal includes gener-
ous portions of Roast Meats
and Jelly Fish Platter,
Seafood Scallop Soup,
Peking Duck, Crispy Skin
Chicken, Abalone with
Black Mushrooms, Sea Bass
with Choy Sum, Salt and
Pepper Shrimp, two live
Maine Lobsters and
steamed rice. There also
will be a gift of one box of
homemade mooncakes — a
flaky, moon-shaped pastry
filled with a rich combina-
tion of lotus paste and egg
yolk — for each table to
enjoy.
The Moon Festival spe-
cial menu price and free
mooncake offer is valid on
Wednesday only, but these
food items and more
(including its famous dim
sum) are available at regu-
lar prices all year round.
Golden Palace Seafood
111 N. King St.
521.8268
Street and garage parking
Open 7 a.m.-10 p.m. daily
On On at McCullyChinese Restaurant
On On at McCully is a
true family restaurant.
Cowan and Faith Wong
established On On more
than 26 years ago, and
today continue to run the
successful Chinese restau-
rant with help from their
son Norman and daughter
Julia.
The Cowans also consid-
er their loyal batch of cus-
tomers part of the ohana. In
fact, many diners at On On
have been eating there since
it first opened nearly three
decades ago in Kapahulu.
So what keeps folks com-
ing back again and again?
The On On Famous Cake
Noodles, for starters, which
come in different variations
of beef, chicken, seafood
and tofu. But according to
Norman, the best seller is
the Minute Chicken Cake
Noodle, a generous portion
of sliced boneless chicken
seared tender and served
with choi sum over a bed of
saimin cake noodles fried
just right for that elusive
crispy-chewy texture. This
month the Minute Cake
Noodle is specially priced
at $7.25 (regular price
$9.50).
Another great special to
take advantage of this
month is a Dinner for Four,
a spread of Beef Broccoli,
Crispy Gau Gee Mein,
Oyster Sauce Chicken, Ma
Po Tofu and Char Sui Fried
Rice for $39.95. It’s perfect
for busy families on the go
that want to eat together
but don’t want to bother
with cooking or cleaning
up.
For families a bit larger
than four, there also is a
Dinner for 10 for $189 —
Scallop Egg Soup, Chinese
Chicken Salad, Honey
Walnut Shrimp and Peking
Duck with Homemade
Steamed Buns, prepared by
the Wong men from an old
family recipe.
And for those big local-
style family get-togethers,
On On’s private banquet
room can accommodate up
to 60 people. Parties up to
200 can reserve the entire
restaurant (with advance
notice). Reservations for
holiday and New Year’s par-
ties are being accepted
now.
Those who can’t dine in
have the option of ordering
their favorite plates to go.
Just call ahead for takeout.
On On also caters, with free
delivery in the Honolulu area.
On On at McCully ChineseRestaurant
1110 McCully St.946.8833
ononhawaii.com
Ample free parkingOpen 10:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.daily
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Left: Golden Palace Seafood
will honor the Moon Festival with
special menu prices and free
mooncake. Top: The Minute
Cake Noodle ($7.25) at On On
is one dish that keeps cus-
tomers coming back for more.
Above: The Honey Walnut
Shrimp is part of the Dinner for
10 ($189) special at On On.
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Friday & SaturdaySeptember 24 & 25, 2010
11A.M. till Midnight
something fresh and vibrant in
flavor, I immediately sought out
the Mai Tai Bar’s array of salads.
The Fire Grilled N.Y. Steak with
Cafe de Paris is a masterpiece of
avocado, papaya salsa, tender
steak glazed in a Kona Coffee BBQ
sauce with hirabara farm greens
with a white balsamic vinaigrette
dressing ($28). Although only
served at dinner, this zesty com-
bination of protein and veggies is
exactly what my body needs to
refuel itself after an all-day surf
session. The Kona Coffee BBQ
sauce is absolute perfection.
Seafood lovers will rejoice in the
Surf Salad ($35), fresh baby
greens tossed with local sea
asparagus, avocado, heart of
palm, heirloom tomatoes and
topped with succulent lobster
tail, prawns and scallops. A
creamy tarragon vinaigrette
accompanies the salad and can
be poured on to your liking. The
Grilled Mahi Mahi Salad ($24) is
another dish that never ceases to
amaze me, with its
Hirabara Farm greens in a
white balsamic vinaigrette,
avocado and papaya salsa
and togarashi aioli. Now
you can eat clean without
sacrificing taste. Of course,
I can’t leave out the Big
Island Cobb Salad ($18),
complete with chicken
breast, sharp Cheddar, avocado,
heirloom tomato and bacon
mixed with an herb vinaigrette
(crumbled bleu cheese is avail-
able upon request).
Mai Tai Bar
Royal Hawaiian Hotel
2259 Kalakaua Ave.
923.7311
My most memorable travel
experience to date was to Athens
and Santorini, Greece, last sum-
mer. The views and ventures to
the Parthenon and Acropolis
were spectacular, and although I
ate very well, I loved the fact that
everything was healthy and fresh
— from the Greek salads to the
Moussaka, spinach pies, lamb
Souvlaki and homemade meat-
balls. Therefore, when I found
myself at The Fat Greek, located
on the corner of Waialae Avenue
and St. Louis Drive in Kaimuki, I
knew I was in for a treat. The 100-
seat restaurant, which includes
garden dining, is doing a fabulous
job at the dine-in/take-out busi-
ness. Chefs Daryl Oppenheimer,
Gil Crisostomo and J. Gallardo
have perfected the art of
Mediterranean cuisine and plan
to open another establishment in
Waikiki sometime soon.
“If you want to eat healthy, this
is the place to do it,” Gallardo
says, adding that Greek food, as in
all Mediterranean diets, focus on
fresh vegetables, fish, lean meats,
fresh herbs and spices, lemons
and olive oil. The fixed menu con-
tains a plethora of mouth-water-
ing possibilities along with the
ever-changing daily specials on
hand. The chefs were nice enough
to prepare a special Watermelon
Feta Cheese Salad ($7) that had
never been served before.
According to them, my review of
it would determine its placement
on the menu — and honestly, it
was spectacular! I hope to see it
on the menu sometime very soon.
It consists of mixed seasonal
greens tossed in a creamy vinai-
grette and adorned with juicy
bite-sized pieces of seedless
watermelon sprinkled with just
the right amount of feta cheese.
The combination of the saltiness
and creaminess of the cheese and
the sweetness of the watermelon
is comparable to the perfect pair-
ing of peanut butter and jelly.
“The watermelon is
refreshing and it cleanses
the palate,” Gallardo states.
“It’s a good starter course.”
Yet, I believe the salads are
big enough to order as a
main entree, and The Tuna
Special Salad ($8) is not one
to go unnoticed. “It’s not
your typical tuna and mayo
mix,” Gallardo says. “We
use lemon juice, olive oil,
capers, olives and other
special ingredients, and
serve that over our house
salad with our own spicy
dressing.” Also, you can
never go wrong with the
original Greek Salad ($7),
served with romaine let-
tuce, tomatoes, onions,
cucumbers, red bell pepper,
feta cheese and Kalamata
olives with the house dressing.
Isn’t it ironic how The Fat Greek
can make you skinny? Enjoy!
The Fat Greek
3040 Waialae Ave.
734.0404
This Manoa Valley eatery is
ever-bustling with hungry diners
in search of a guilt-free meal
that’s both bursting with flavor
and healthy for you. Co-owner
Mary Su and her team are always
cooking up the best in Thai cui-
sine that leave customers com-
ing back for more. Open for
almost two years, Su knows
what everyone is after.
“The Pad Thai, Thai Green
Curry and Yellow Chicken Curry
are favorites,” she says. “The sal-
ads, too.” And after spending
some time in Thailand during the
hot summer months, I can attest
that a fresh papaya salad is the
perfect way to beat the heat (tem-
perature-wise of course — the
fact that your mouth may be on
fire is a different story).
Su says her Papaya Salad
($6.75) is made with green
papaya, chili peppers, garlic
cloves, long beans and tomatoes
with crushed peanuts, finished off
with the in-house special
tamarind sauce. Papaya salad is
always a hit among Thai locals.
If you can handle the heat, the
Mango Salad ($7.25) consists of
shredded mango with carrots,
shallot, Chinese parsley, chili pep-
pers and cashew nuts, again
paired with tamarind sauce.
“We always use fresh ingredi-
ents that a lot of people love. We
can get very busy!” The portions
are large enough to share, but if
you still have room, the Shrimp
Salad ($7.95) is another appetiz-
ing possibility. Bangkok Chef also
is located in Nuuanu with a Nimitz
location set to open soon.
Bangkok Chef
2995 E. Manoa Road
988.0212
Bangkok Chef
The Fat Greek
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– From page 2
Left: Grilled Mahi Mahi Salad
($24) at the Mai Tai Bar.
Right: The Watermelon Feta
Cheese Salad ($7) at The Fat
Greek Bottom Right: The
highly delectable Mango Salad
($7.25) at Bangkok Chef.
eat this validation
Winner of many
awards for “best
okazuya in
Honolulu,” Fukuya, a clean
yet simple local-style deli,
attracts a daily crowd of
regulars and a growing
number of new foodies —
all tempted by the original
dishes and decades-old
family recipes.
Soft, salty noodles,
crispy fried chicken, beef
teriyaki and gorgeous offer-
ings of pastel-colored hand-
made mochiko, chow fun
and tender, sweet miso but-
terfish make for a rainbow
display of irresistible
food. Items that have
been on the menu for
less than 30 years
(like the fish burgers
or potato hash) are
referred to as “new”
menu items. Others,
like miso butterfish, shrimp
tempura, mochiko chicken,
kurome, shoyu chicken,
namasu, spring rolls and
shirae, have been on the
menu for more than 70
years.
On On Chinese
Restaurant at
McCully has been
home to favorite local
dishes like Honey Walnut
Shrimp and Minute
Chicken Cake Noodles for
more than 26 years.
Weddings, birthdays
and family reunions are
easily accommodated in
the spacious dining room,
and at lunchtime, On On
offers a varied taste of its
extensive menu in the
form of daily specials and
combination plates. From
Soft Duck with Won Ton
Noodle Soup on Mondays,
to Sea Bass Fillet with
Ginger Onion Rice on
Fridays, the daily lunch
specials and plate lunch-
style combos offer great
value.
We stopped by to ask
customers Robert and
Angelique Buckman what
they’d recommend from
the menu.
Robert:“I’d say that the favorites
are definitelythe crispychicken, theoyster chick-
en and the lunch specials.The lunch specials are awe-some because they give youa taste of a lot of the foodon the menu without order-ing every dish. Today wehave sweet and sour beefbroccoli, won ton, noodles,rice and lup cheong.
“You get a little bit ofeverything on one plate,and it’s an easy way to tastethe food.”
Angelique: “Today I’m having the
ginger chicken; it’s one ofmy favorites. I love thecake noodle, too, but reallyall of the food here is sogood.”
FukuyaDelicatessenand Catering Where:2710 S. King St.
Call: 946.2073
Deli Hours:Wednesday through
Sunday, 6 a.m.-2 p.m.
Website:fukuyadeli.com
On OnChineseRestaurant Where:1110 McCully St.
Call:946.8833
Website:ononhawaii.com
Fukuya still serving upfamily favorites
On OnChineseRestaurant
Left: Furikake musubi,chow fun and crisp,fried chicken are justsome of the myriad ofoptions at Fukuya.
what we’re eating at...
Left: Robert, Tyand AngeliqueBuckman enjoy-ing their favoritedishes.
‘‘Since placing our ad and coupon in Dining Out, we
noticed a 10 percent to 15 percent increase in cus-
tomers. Most of them live in the neighborhood and
are senior citizens. They bring the coupon in and say,
‘We’ve got to try your pho; we’ve got to try your spring
rolls.’
“Yes, the ad worked. We’re really happy.”
Sandy Lin, Pho Kitchen owner
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beachhousewaikiki.com • 921-4600
Complimentary valet parking.
A fi ne steak.A fi ne experience.
A
cutabove
the rest.
wagyunew york strip,
14 ounces
This Australian, kobe-style beef
is farm raised with meticulous care.
It is exquisitely marbled and
extraordinary in texture.
Masterfully grilled to draw
out its remarkable flavors,
this steak provides a juicy,
tender and absolutely satisfying
treat for your palate.
Ingredients:
List A
• 2 cups Chinatown roasted duck
(boneless)
• 1/2 cup fresh shiitake mushrooms,
sliced
• 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
• 1/4 cup Chinese parsley, sliced
• 2 cups bean sprouts
• 1 tablespoon roasted sesame seed
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
• 1/2 tablespoon Siracha chili sauce
• 1/2 tablespoon garlic chips
List B
• 16 pieces lumpia wrappers
• 1 egg wash
• some vegetable oil, for deep-fried
spring rolls
• 1 cup mango and tomato salsa
Preparation:
• Combine all ingredients from list A
and mix it well. Set aside and sepa-
rate into 16 portions.
• With the lumpia wrapper, add mix-
ture to center and roll like a spring
roll (see package for instructions).
• Preheat the oil to 350 degrees and
fry lumpia until golden brown.
Serve with fresh tomato mango
salsa.
Fresh Tomato Mango Salsa
Ingredients:
• 2 tablespoons diced, ripe mango,
about 1/4 inch
• 2 tablespoons diced tomato,
about 1/4 inch
• 1/2 tablespoon chopped onion
• 1/2 tablespoon chopped Chinese
parsley
• 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
(optional)
• 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 tablespoon sugar
• salt and Tabasco, to taste
Preparation:
• Mix all salsa ingredients together.
Serve as condiment with Duck
Lumpia.
recipe
Crispy Duck Lumpia with Spicy Hoisin SauceServes Fourby Chef Chai Chaowasaree
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Free ParkingSubject to Availability
For Reservations:923-2277 Locally Operated in the Outrigger Reef Hotel
2169 Kalia Road Mahalo to the Hale Koa Hotel, Hawaii Tourism Authority and C&C of Honolulu.
Open 7 days a week - Dinner 5pm-10pmSunday Brunch Buffet 11:30am-2:30pm
Discovery Bay (across Ilikai) • 1778 Ala Moana Blvd., Ste 213www.MonsoonIndiaOahu.com • 941-5111
10% OFFKama’aina &
Military DiscountEveryday
BYOB (no corkage)
SEPTEMBER SPECIALDinner for 10
$151Diced Winter Melon Soup
Crispy ChickenSmoked Tea Duck
Walnut ShrimpSteamed Fish Fillet
Braised Shoyu Pork ThighCrispy String BeansHouse Cake Noodle
Maple Garden /Yen King909 Isenberg Street • 941-6641
www.MapleGardenHawaii.com
10%OFFAla Carte Menu
or Buffet*
(*Up to 20 People)
10%OFF
RESTAURANTSUNTORY
30th Anniversary
30% OFF Dinner Menu
Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floorrestaurantsuntory.com • 922-5511
* Valid from September 12-30, 2010Must present coupon during time of purchase
present a valid local ID for offer. cannot becombined with any other specials or coupons.2nd entree must be of equal or lesser value.some restrictions apply. Expires 10-17-2010
SHABU SHABU Restaurant VIETNAMESE & VEGETARIAN CUISINE
942-50081518 Makaloa St. (across Walmart)
Open 7 days 11am-11pm
Healthy & Fresh Ingredients BYOB (no corkage fee)
953-2340 629 Keeaumoku St. (across Walmart)
Mon-Sat 10am-11pm • Sun 10am-10pm
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15% OFFExp. 9/25/10
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*1 Child per Adult
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*BIRTHDAY PERSON w/ Valid ID &
*2 ADULT (guests) to qualify.
*FREE ENTREE (up to $19 value).
941-2835 • 1936 S. King St.Local Japanese Style DiningDinner 5-Midnight • Late Pupus 10-2am
Chicken Breast Mul-Naeng-Myun
596-0799Since 1989
626 SHERIDAN ST. (backside of Walmart)NEW HOURS: MON-SUN 11AM-12 MIDNIGHT
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50 Different Items to Choose From
• Kalbi • Sirloin Steak • Shrimp • Sashimi • Chicken • & More
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WHERE TO DINE
Symbol KeyBreakfast
Lunch
Dinner
After Midnight
Alcohol served
Online
Catering
Atlantis Seafood & Steak2284 Kalakaua Avenue
922-6868
d.k Steakhouse2552 Kalakaua Ave.,
Waikiki Marriott Beach Hotel
931-6280
Yakiniku Camellia Buffet2494 S. Beretania St.
944-0449
Makino ChayaAloha Tower Mkt place 585-6360
Westridge Mall 486-5100
Camellia Buffet930 McCully St.
951-0511/0611
La Palme D’orAla Moana Center - Mall Level
Mountain side, next to Shirokiya
941-6161
Napoleon’s BakeryLocated inside of Zippy’s
Willows, The901 Hausten St.
952-9200
AMERICAN
BUFFET
BAKERY
Koko CafeHale Koa Hotel, 2055 Kalia Road
955-0555
Call for eligibility details.
949-4321
Anytime CafeMarket City Shopping Center
2919 Kapiolani Blvd
735-3888
CAFE
2919 Kapiolani Blvd.Market City Shpg Cntr
735-3888Mon - Fri 10 am to 12 mid
Sat 8 am - 12 mid • Sun 8 am - 10 pm
*Take out only, w/coupon;not to be combined with anyother offer. Expires 9/30/10.
(reg. $8.95 each)
Also availableWon Ton Noodles • Pasta • Risotto
Burgers • Sandwiches • Salads
Build your own 10” pizza
with unlimited toppings.
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Lunch 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. • Dinner 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.at the old Waikiki III TheatresParking available at the Pro-Park location Seaside Ave. Pay $2 at the Restaurant.
www.atlantisseafoodsteak.com 922-6868
Early Bird Special
Only$12.95
Add $3.00 for Complete Mealwhich includes soup or salad, ice cream11 am - 7 pm
All Day for Locals with IDSpecials not valid on Holidays
SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE
MAKAHA SONSSept. 24 only
SUNDAY ................................... Melveen Leed
MONDAY ................................. Jerry Santos & Hula
TUESDAY ................................. Robert Cazimero & Hula
WEDNESDAY ......................... Brothers Cazimero
THURSDAY.............................. Sista Robi
Buy onedinner entree,
receive 2nd entree50% OFFvalid Sun, Mon & Tue with ad
Expires 9/28/10. HOKU ZUTTERMEISTERSept. 25 only
FREE VALET PARKING • www.chefchai.com • Call 585-0011
Roast Meats & Jelly Fish Platter Seafood Scallop Soup • Peking Duck
Crispy Skin Chicken • Abalone w/Black Mushroom Sea Bass w/Choy Sum • Salt & Pepper Shrimp
2 Live Main Lobsters • Steamed RiceFree Box of Moon Cakes per set menu
$168$168Special Menu
for10
111N. King St. near Maunakea
7am-10pm 521-8268No credit cards accepted for special menu
Sept. 22, 2010 onlyMOON FESTIVALMOON FESTIVAL
Hawaii’s Original Garden Restaurant952-9200 www.willowshawaii.com
Mon - Fri Lunch $19.95 . . $14.95Saturday Lunch $24.95 . . $19.95Sunday Brunch $34.95 . . $29.95Daily Dinner $34.95 . . $29.95Please present coupon. Not valid in banquet rooms. One coupon per table.
Cannot be combined with other coupons or discounts.
Discounted Prices!
11AM-2PM, 5-8:30PM • Closed Monday Lunch100 N. Beretania Street #113 (Parking inside Chinese Cultural Plaza) 536-3035
Steam FlounderWhole Fish 10oz with Ginger,Shitake Mushroom, Soy Sauce
$13.95Includes: Rice, Miso Soup, Tsukemono & Tea
Not to be combined with any other coupons.
•• Dine-In or Take-Out
• Gift Certificates
• Catering Available
SERVING THEBIGGEST ANDBEST SHRIMP
TEMPURAIN TOWN!
JapaneseRestaurant
SEPTEMBER SPECIAL
One coupon per order. Cannot be combined with other offers.
Expires 9/30/10
Keeaumokuby Wal-Mart946-5696
(KOZO)
Breakfast • Lunch • Happy Hour • DinnerAla Moana Center • Mall Level / Mauka (Next to Victoria’s Secret)
946-6388
WAFFLESServed with 2 pc waffles, cream & fresh seasonal fruits
$7.50(Served at breakfast only)
Side order available with any breakfast entrée order $3.00Price for September 2010 promo only
Light & fluffy texture cheesecake with a layer of fresh island mango jelly
inside & graham cracker crust.
MANGO CHEESECAKE
Bistro • Bakery • Bar
$4.95Dine-in $5.95
WHERE TO DINECATERERS
CHINESEMandalay (The)1055 Alakea St.
525-8585
Maple Garden/Yen King909 Isenberg St.
941-6641
A Catered Experience94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd.
677-7744
Happy Day Chinese Restuarant3553 Waialae Ave.
738-8666
Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square524-1628
Seafood VillageHyatt Regency Resort & SpaStreet Level, 2424 Kalakaua Ave, #102971-1818
Hee Hing Restaurant 449 Kapahulu Ave.
735-5544
FAMILY DINING
BibasHale Koa Hotel, 2055 Kalia Road
955-0555
Call for eligibility details.
Angelo Pietro Honolulu1585 Kapiolani Blvd. #10
941-0555
Golden Palace SeafoodRestaurant111 N. King St.
521-8268
Don Ho’s Island GrillAloha Tower Marketplace 528-0807
Hot Pot Shabu Shabu1518 Makaloa St.
942-5008
Duck Yun820 W. Hind Dr.
Aina Haina Shopping Center
373-1303 or 373-4632
On On at McCully1110 McCully St.946-8833
ON ONat McCully
ON ON at McCullyEast Honolulu
NOWFind Menus and $5 Coupon
Online at www.ononhawaii.comCall or Fax 946-8833
1110 McCully St. • 946-8833(Corner of McCully & Young St.)
Open Daily 10:30am - 9:30pm
Aina Haina Shopping Center373-1303 or 373-4632
Open Daily 10:30am - 9pm
Chinese Restaurant
$189Lunch Plate Special $5.95 $6.95
Take Out Dine In(10 Different Plates to Choose From)
Special Dinner for 10was $239
ke n n y s h a wa i i . c o m
841-0931Kam Shopping Center
Open 6am Daily
841-3733Catering
922-3333Hawaiian BBQ
Royal Haw’n Shp’g Ctr
FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY*Selected Menu Items are Posted at Restaurant
Offer not valid for Catering or Hawaiian BBQCannot be combined with any other discounts. Expires 9/30/10
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Most Delicious Thai Food in Town!
Coming Soon to900 N. Nimtz Hwy
1627 Nuuanu Ave 585-88392955 E. Manoa Rd 988-0212Call for take out www.bangkokchefexpress.com
Immensely Popular Plate Lunch For $5.70
Mon-Sat 10:30am-9pm; Sun 12n-8pm
AUTHENTIC KOREAN DISHESFeaturing
Black Goat Pot Stew & Pork Bone with Potato SoupLunch Specials & Plates
starting at $5.99
1604 Kalakaua Ave • 951-9370Mon–Sat: 11 am - 2 am • Sun: 11 am - 10 pm
AUTHENTIC KOREAN DISHES
449 KAPAHULU AVE., STE. 101735-5544
WWW.HEEHINGHAWAII.COM
Peking DuckImperial Scallop SoupChicken Oyster Sauce
Roasted Garlic Dungeness CrabAsparagus Speared with Prawns
Chinese Broccoli with Minced FlounderMongolian Pork Chop
Braised E Mein with Shredded DuckSteamed Rice
Fresh Baked Mooncake
$229 Table of Ten (Reg. $252)
Let Us Do the CookingMandarin Potsticker • Lemon Chicken
Chinese Chicken Salad • Beef w/Ong Choy• Wok Grilled Prawns
• Ma Po Tofu • Steamed Rice
$49 for four (reg $59) Available daily until 6:30 pm
This coupon required. Expires September 25, 2010
Fresh Baked Hee HingMOON CAKES
Now until September 22, 2010
CELEBRATE THE MOON FESTIVALSeptember 18 thru September 23
Bringing you the finest in Japaneseinfluenced French pastries. Over 35
different varieties of delicious,ultra fine pastries in Hawaii. Ala Moana Center-Mall Level,
Mountain side, next to Shirokiyawww.lapalmedor-usa.com
941-6161
580 Nimitz Hwy.
545-7979
ENJOY BREAKFAST!50% off second entrée with
purchase of one breakfast entrée*9 am to 10:30 am daily
ENJOY LUNCH!50% off second entrée with
purchase of one lunch entrée*10:30 am to 11:30 am
ENJOY DINNER!50% off second entrée with
purchase of an dinner entrée*5 pm to 6 pm
ENJOY HAPPY HOUR!50% off second appetizer with
purchase of an appetizer*5 pm to 6 pm
ENJOY SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET!Complimentary champagne or mimosa
with adult buffet*discount will be applied to lowest price entrée or appetizer;offer cannot be combined with any other promotional offer;
celebration ends on September 25, 2010.
ANNIVERSARY SPECIALNew York Steak and Maine Lobster
$25.95 (reg $33.95)
FREE GYOZA(3 pieces)
with purchase ofany regular orders.
2pm - 6pm
677-5388 94-050 Farrington Hwy. • Waipahu, HI 96797
ton tonramenF I N E R A M E N H O U S E
The Best Soft Rib Ramen in Hawaii! “NO MSG”
Ribs are slowly cooked over 8 hours until tender and juicy,original Japanese Style. Ramen is served in garlic shoyu
base with traditional half cooked egg. You must try it!
Try our Signature Dish….The Royal Platter – Serves 24 Lamb Chops, 8 Garlic Shrimp, Greek Salad, Greek Fries, Hummus, Pita Bread, Baklava.BYOB (no corkage fee)3040 Waialae Ave (corner of St. Louis & Waialae) 734-0404
Open daily 11am-10pm • take-out and catering available
www.fatgreek.net
WaikikiLocation
Coming Soon!
1450 Ala Moana Blvd. Suite 4240, Honolulu, HI 96814 | 808.356.8300
201 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa, HI 96738 | 808.443.5515
Fresh. Simple. Authentic.
WHERE TO DINEFAMILY DINING
IHOPWaikiki - 1850 Ala Moana Blvd • 949-4467
Waikiki - Kuhio & Lewers • 921-2400
Pearl City - Times Sq. SC • 486-4467
Kaneohe - Windward Mall • 235-4467
Hilo - Prince Kuhio Plaza • 959-2600
Wailana Coffee House1860 Ala Moana Blvd.
955-1764
Zippy’sCall the one nearest you.
FINE DINING
Hy’s Steak House2440 Kuhio Ave.
922-5555
Chai’s Island BistroAloha Tower Market Pl.585-0011
Sam Choy’s BLC580 N. Nimitz Hwy.
545-7979
Top of WaikikiWaikiki Business Plaza
2270 Kalakaua Ave.
923-3877
Stage Restaurant1250 Kapiolani Blvd.
237-5429
Kit N Kitchen1010 University Avenue
942-7622
Kani Ka Pila Grille2169 Kalia Rd, Outrigger Reef on the Beach
924-4990
Kenny’s Restaurant1620 N. School St.
841-0931
Kenny’s Express2nd Floor
Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center
922-9333
Panya Bistro • Bakery • BarAla Moana Center
Mauka - Mall Level
946-6388
Ranch House, The449 Kapahulu Avenue, 2nd Floor
737-4461
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WhereMornings
AreBreathtaking
at the Colony Surf
Announcing Michel’s 1st SundayChampagne Brunch Every Month!
New Menu Changes Monthly!
PLEASE CALL FOR RESERVATIONS
�Hot Jazz Harpist Shareen, experience the gentle crashing waves,pure ocean breezes and awesome beauty of Hawaii.
…Only at Michel ’s~ FREE VALET PARKING ~ ENTERTAINMENT NIGHTLY ~
2895 Kalakaua Ave. • 923-6552 • www.michelshawaii.com
FOR BANQUETS & PRIVATE PARTIES CALL 728-3463
See YouSundayOctober
3rd!
Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square by Times Supermarket
524-1628
Excludes set menus; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, CharSiu & other specials. Not to be combined with any
other offer. Expires 9/30/10.
Credit Card Sale Only(With Coupon)
Hong Kong Dim Sum &Regular Menu Items
Dim Sum Take Out Special! 8am-11:30am
15% OFF(Charge) • 25% OFF(Cash)
Dim Sum & Reg. Menu Dine In Special!
10% OFF(Charge) •15% OFF(Cash)
15% OFF Roast Pork, Roast Duck & Char Siu
15% OFF
Celebrating 10Years!
Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)
10% OFF
Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Avenue
738-8666
Must present couponExpires 9/30/10
Excludes set menu; Not to combined with any other offers.
Choose from • Broiled Sanma • Broiled Saba • Fried Oyster • Ebi Fry• Saba Nitsuke • Chicken Katsu • Aji Fry • Karaage • Pork Ginger • Sizzling Hamburger Steak • Tempura • Tonkatsu and many more!
1-Choice Teishoku & Ala Carte menu also available
Dinner Menu2 Choice
Teishoku Combo$16.75
Dinner Menu2 Choice
Teishoku Combo$16.75
Served with rice,miso soup, two side dishes, and pickles.
Now taking reservations for Lunch & Dinner
Served with rice,miso soup, two side dishes, and pickles.
Now taking reservations for Lunch & Dinner
1345 S. King Street
Corner of S. King St.
& Sheridan St.
Close to Ala Moana
Shpg Cntr & Wal Mart
TEL.942-4848www.fujio-food.com
Ready made Bentos available daily
Japanese Home Style Restaurant“Hinone Mizunone”
Please enjoy the KAMADAKIGOHAN
cooked completely by “Ogama”.
Lunch 11 am - 5 pm; Dinner 5 pm - 9 pmClosed Sundays
Come hungry. Leave happy.ALA MOANA BLVD. • KUHIO AVEPEARL CITY • KANEOHE • HILO
Ala Moana (Free Parking)
$4.99Starting from
Specials not valid on Holidays. Advance Reservations required, please call 971-1818.Valet Parking Only.SeafoodvillageHyatt.com Ask about our Kama‘aina Discount
Hyatt Regency Resort& Spa-Street Level•2424 Kalakaua Ave., #102
$10.95 per person(10 people minimum)
• Oriental Chicken Salad
• 4 types of Dim Sum (Siu Mai, HalfMoon, Seaweed Spring Roll,Manapua)
• Szechuan Style Pork w/Garlic Sauce
• General Tso’s Favorite Chicken
• Beef and Broccoli
• Seafood Fried Noodle
• Dessert - Almond Float
• Chicken Salad with Oriental Dressing
• Crispy Bacon Seafood Combo Wrap
• Dungeness Crab - Country Style
• Honey Glazed Walnut Shrimp
• General Tso’s Favorite Chicken
• Seasonal Chinese Green Vegetable
• House Fried Rice
• Dessert: Mango Pudding
$24.95 per person(4 people minimum)
Mon-Sat 9am to 7:30pm; Sun 9:30am to 6pm • 1111 McCully Street • 947-5411
choose from Garlic Chicken or Chicken Katsu
(served daily)Mochiko Chicken
(Wednesday Only), or Karaage Chicken (Friday Only)
$5.95Chicken & Sushi
Bentostarting
from
LUNCH SPECIAL$8.95Japanese
Set Lunch
Monday-SundayLUNCH 10:30AM-2:30PM • DINNER 5PM-11PM
Alsoo Availablee Curry,, Steakk && Pasta
3579 Waialae Avenue737-8820
*Not to be combined with any other specials.Must present coupon to recieve discount.
Excludes beverages. Expires Sept. 30, 2010.
NOMSG
803 Kam Hwy • 455-5888(Old Pearl City Chinese Restaurant)
Accommodates 35 people
Lunch Daily11-2pmDinner5-9pm
Beverages Not IncludedEXPIRES 9/30/10
10%OFFLunch & DinnerMon - Thur Only
All To GoOrders
Thai Cuisine
Catering & Party Rooms Available
WHERE TO DINEGREEK
The Fat Greek3040 Waialae Ave.734-0404
JAPANESEHifumi Japanese RestaurantChinese Cultural Plaza
536-3035
Kobe Japanese Steak House1841 Ala Moana Blvd.
941-4444
Kozo SushiKahala Mall 738-KOZO
Keeaumoku 946-KOZO
Moiliili 951-KOZO
Pearlridge 483-6805
Pearl City 455-6805
Makino Chaya1 Aloha Tower Dr. 2nd Flr. 585-6360
98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100
INDIANMonsoon IndiaDiscovery Bay (across Ilikai)1778 Ala Moana Blvd., Ste 213941-5112
Restaurant SuntoryRoyal Hawaiian Shpg Cntr 3rd Flr.
922-5511
Sansei Seafood RestaurantWaikiki Beach Marriott Resort
2552 Kalakaua Ave,
931-6286
Sushi Company 1111 McCully Street947-5411
Sumo Ramen Kaneohe 234-6868Kapolei 693-8808Market City 737-1868Kamehameha Shp Cntr 848-8186Pearl Highlands Cntr 456-8080299 Ranch Mapunapuna 833-3139
Sushi Ichiban3579 Waialae Ave.737-8820
Hinone Mizunone1345 South King St.
942-4848
Kochi1936 South King St.
941-2835
ITALIANBella Mia1137 11th Avenue
737-1937
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$228Chicken Salad with Jelly Fish
Imperial Scallop Soup
Peking Duck with Bun
Salt & Pepper Shrimp
Seafood w/Vegetables in Taro Basket
Steamed Fish Fillets w/Ginger Scallion
Black Mushroom with Baby Pak Choy
Steamed Rice, Dessert
1055 Alakea St.525-8585
Special Price for Table of 10
Free Parking Mon- Fri after 5pm & All Day Sat & Sun
www.themandalayhawaii.comMon - Sun 10:30am to 9:00pm
Excluding all coupons and other discounts. Dine-in only.
930 McCully St. • 951-0511 / 951-0611 • PRIVATE PARTY ROOM• CONVENIENT PARKING
*DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALCOHOLICBEVERAGES WITH THIS AD. EXP. 9/23/10.
KOREAN CUISINE• LUNCH $14.95 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
• DINNER $21.95 3 PM -10 PMIncluding: Kal Bi, Sirloin, Chicken,
Spicy Pork, Sashimi
Tiramisu Torte
Café LatteCheesecake
6” Sugar-Free CoffeeDelite Cake
Mocha Roll
Coffee GourmetCupcake
Mocha Almond FudgeUltimate Donut
Coffee Mahina Pie
Flavor of the Month
Coffee
Tiramisu Torte
Inquire about
our Early Bird
& Senior
Specials
• Family Fun DiningExperience
• Great Local Food
• Colorful Koi & vast Ulua
• Fish feeding
• Private Teahouses at no charge
Prime Rib &Alaskan Snow Crab
Dinner Buffet
Present this couponand receive
20% OFF
our Adult Dinner BuffetsWednesday - Friday(up to 12 people)
Reservations At948-8356
Lots of Free Parking1525 Rycroft Street
www.pagodahotel.com
Offer not valid with any other promotions or discounts. Offer expires 10/1/10. Aloha Tower 585-6360 1 Aloha Tower Dr. 2nd Fl., 3 Hours Parking $1 Pearlridge 486-5100 98-150 Kaonohi St.Aloha Tower 585-6360 1 Aloha Tower Dr. 2nd Fl., 3 Hours Parking $1 Pearlridge 486-5100 98-150 Kaonohi St.
With Family Group 20% OFF
BIRTHDAY SPECIAL
Must have minimum party of 4.One Birthday coupon per party of 4.Coupon valid on actual birthday, ID required. Not combinable with other discounts. Discounts off regular adult price.No online or photo-copied coupons.Expires 10/11/10
FREE BIRTHDAY MEALFOR ANY AGE
1 Coupon per group. Must have vaild ID.Not Combinable with other discounts. Discounts off regular adult price.No online or photo-copied coupons. Expires 10/11/10.
LUNCH 10% OFFDINNER 20% OFF
KAMA‘AINA SPECIAL!
WHERE TO DINEJAPANESE
Tanaka of TokyoEast, in King's Village, 922-4233
Central, in Waikiki Shopping Plaza,
922-4702
West in Ala Moana Cntr-
Hookipa Terrace 945-3443
KOREANFrog House Restaurant1604 Kalakaua Ave.
951-9370
3660 on the Rise 3660 Waialae Ave.Yakiniku Million
626 Sheridan St.596-0799
PACIFIC RIM
The Ocean House Restaurant2169 Kalia Rd., Outrigger Reef Hotel923-2277
Green Papaya629 Keeaumoku St.
953-2340
VIETNAMESE
Souvaly Thai Cuisine803 Kam Hwy.
455-5888
THAIBangkok Chef1627 Nuuanu Ave. 585-88392955 E. Manoa Rd., 988-0212
Ton Ton Ramen 95-050 Farrington Hwy, Waipahu 677-5388
YOGURT
Pho Kitchen2919 Kapiolani Blvd.
735-8488
Yogen Fruz1102 Fort Street Mall
Windward Mall
Orine Sarang Chae905-A Keeaumoku St.955-0646
MEXICAN11th Avenue Mexitlan Grill1137 11th Avenue, Kaimuki(11th Avenue Atrium)737-5678
OKAZUYAFukuya Delicatessen & Catering2710 S. King St.946-2073
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tableside
@@tablesideTraditional-style Japanese
cooking is at its finest atHinone Mizunone — the
2-year-old restaurant locatedat 1345 S. King St. With friendlyservice and a menu that fea-tures favorites such as broiledsalmon, karaage and tender-loin pork katsu, Hinone is sureto remain a favorite among lo-cals and tourists alike for yearsto come. Call 942.4848.
Right: Chef Teruo Aonumaholding the Sizzling Hamburger
Steak with demi glaze sauce($12) and tempura ($13 ).
Inset: The assorted SashimiPlatter ($21.75) is a popular
item at Hinone Mizunone.
1 | KF and Winnie Chan with YeeLeung, and Jeanie, George and
Marc Matsui 2 | Haily, Katriel andDicky Chiu 3 | Oloaotifa and Tia
Manumaleuna 4 | Diane andRichard Hosokawa
5 | Aya, Asana and Scott Murphy6 | Ken, Preston, Mio and RyokoBarnez 7 | Ron Saito and Brian
Chock
Hinone Mizunone
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Photos by Lawrence Tabudlo