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(from left) Sekiya’s manager

Mary Kaui and cashier Irish

Debera offer up several

restaurant classics, including

Hash Tempura, Beef Teriyaki,

Marinated Fried Chicken and

Orange Freeze.

More than 75 years after firstopening its doors in Kaimuki,

Sekiya’s Restaurant &Delicatessen continues to

deliver time-honored Japanesefood favorites to loyal patrons.

See page 4 | Leah Friel photo

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Happy Sunday, Ono readers!Wasting no time this week, let’sget right to the point. I love mush-

rooms and always have, so I figure, whynot have some fun with fungi?! Known asthe “meat” of the vegetable world, fungiare extensively used in international cui-sine, and hold a special place in the heartsof carnivores and vegetarians alike.Whether it be shiitake, enoki, portobello orbutton, these ’shrooms have no boundaries.

Keeping on point with my healthydietary attempts, I just had to partake inthis onolicious culinary delight. Studiesshow that mushrooms are an excellentsource of niacin, low in calories, fat andsodium, are cholesterol free and containessential antioxidants to support a strong

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And if you’re not nec-essarily a fan of fungi,you might change yourmind once indulging inthe variety of mushroommasterpieces offered atthe following Ono, YouKnow locations. No

matter what your taste, there’s bound tobe something that will have you madabout mushrooms!

Kit n KitchenKit n Kitchen owners (and husband-

and-wife team) Kit and May Yiu haveperfected the art of blending Europeanfare with Asian cuisine — both of whichare very well-respected in the culinaryworld. And upon my most recent visit tothis University Avenue eatery, abundantwith vibrant hues and eclectic décor, Iwas thrilled to set my eyes and appetiteon two of Kit’s highly requested dishesthat equate to a scrumptious mushroomof a meal. For starters, engage yourappetite with Bowl of Button ($4.95), atempting appetizer featuring garden fresh

button mushrooms sauteed with garlic,olive oil, butter and wine, with a hint ofsalt and pepper.

“Bowl of Button is perfect for sharing,”says Kit. “It's a light appetizer thatpairs extremely well with a glass ofwhite wine.”

Button mushrooms are bite-sized, sotrust me when I say you won’t be ableto stop at just one. But, you must,because if you’re a lover of ’shrooms,you’ll also have to sample Kit’s wonderfulMixed Mushroom Risotto ($13.95). Thisculinary delight presents diners with acreamy white sauce risotto topped witha medley of garden-fresh button, babyenoki and shiitake mushrooms to tickleyour taste buds.

“Shiitake mushrooms give off a lot offlavor, while enoki mushrooms seem tobe more crunchy and, of course, buttonmushrooms are your classic ’shroom,”Kit explains. “Mixed Mushroom Risottohas a bit of everything mushroom!” So,go at it, dig right in!

Recently, Kit n Kitchen also introducedan Owl Menu to its repertoire, encouraginglate-night dining from 9 to midnightnightly. This new menu highlights manyof the traditional menu’s offerings inaddition to a collection of brand new

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This Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14), treatyour special someone to a romanticevening at Hy’s Steak House, where

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Since opening its doors in 1976, Hy’s hasbecome a favorite for fine-dining steaklovers. In addition to a Top Steak HouseRating of Excellent by Zagat Survey, thisaward-winning restaurant also has beenrecognized for its desserts, wines and over-all excellence in ambiance and service.

“Our menu offers a variety of USDAPrime steaks cooked over our kiawe woodbroiler, which is viewable by our guests asit is in the broiler dining room,” says gener-al manager Bab Panter. “We have a greatvariety of seafood, great appetizer selec-tion, a memorable Rack of Lamb, and a fulleight-rib spring lamb rack from Australia,which is extremely popular. We also offer ahalf-rack, which we added because of pop-ular demand. Hy’s also is known for its

many tableside preparations, flambédesserts, Caesar and Warm Spinach Saladmade from scratch tableside, as well as thecarving of Rack of Lamb, Chateaubriandand more.”

There’s no doubt that the steaks are kingat Hy’s (offered in a variety of cuts: NewYork Strip, Delmonico, Filet Mignon,Bone-In New York Strip, T-Bone Steak andPorterhouse T-Bone Steak —King of T-Bones), however,Lamb and Alaskan King CrabLegs are very impressive as well.Also popular are Chilled Oystersen Half Shell ($17.95), andOriental Style Hawaiian FreshCatch, which is steamed andserved sizzling with peanut andsesame oils, ginger and greenonions, on a bed of stir-friedOriental vegetables (marketprice). And Hy’s specialtyFlambe desserts are just too

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Located across from KaimukiHigh School, Sekiya’s has been astaple in the East Oahu communi-ty for more than 75 years, andowner Joy Morihara attributesquality food and loyal customersas the secret to its longevity.

“Sekiya’s opened in 1935, andthis is our third location, to beexact. We started out on SchoolStreet as a tiny okazuya, then werelocated to Kapahulu, and even-tually to Kaimuki in 1955, andwe’re still here today,” she sayswith a laugh. “We offer the samelocal food that we’ve been offer-ing for generations. Our cus-tomers have been eating heresince they were kids, and we’vegenerated quite a following.We’re very appreciative of theircontinuous support.”

Sekiya’s was founded byMorihara’s grandparents Taisukeand Katsuko Sekiya, and today,Morihara, along with her auntDoris Hara, spearhead this family-owned business, which comfort-ably seats 88 diners respectfullyand has 40 employees on staff.

“All of our employees have beenworking here for ages, and eventhough we’re not related it feelslike one big family,” Moriharasays. “We have several chefs aswell, all of whom have beenemployed here for a long time.”

Well, Sekiya’s must be doingsomething right. According toMorihara, the menu hasn’tchanged much since the begin-ning, with the exception of a fewadd-ons here and there. Sekiya’sclassics include full-course meals

of the ever-popular MarinatedFried Chicken ($12.95), OxtailSoup ($13.95), Beef Sukiyaki($14.95) and Beef Teriyaki($11.95), to name a few, all servedwith miso soup, rice, tsukemonoand hot tea.

“Marinated Fried Chicken willalways be a mainstay on ourmenu and features tender chick-en thigh soaked to perfection ina light Teriyaki sauce, flouredand deep-fried. It also comeswith a daikon sauce that’s verytasty,” she explains. “BeefSukiyaki also is very deliciouswith shiitake mushroom, tofu,round onion, makina, greenonion, gobo and itokonyaku.”

But what always keeps cus-tomers coming back time and timeagain is Sekiya’s signature saimin.

The quaint neighborhood ofKaimuki is known for its red dirt,vast number of hills and small-towncharm. Take a stroll through theneighborhood with any old-timeresident and you’ll soon notice thatKaimuki hasn’t changed much overthe years. In fact, you’ll continue tofind many small businesses thathave been serving the communityfor generations, including Sekiya’sRestaurant & Delicatessen, theplace to go for all of your localJapanese favorites.

Dining Out//Cover Story//Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen

Saimin (small $4.95)

Beef Sukiyaki ($14.95)


The soup base is made from scratchwith dried shrimp base, konbu andchicken — so don’t be surprised ifyou slurp up every last drop.Sekiya’s accommodates all appetiteswith small ($4.95), large ($6.95) andextra large ($8.95) portions tochoose from. Morihara says mostpeople prefer to keep it simple, top-ping off their saimin with only charsiu and green onions. Bean sproutscan be added for 70 cents and veg-etables cost $1.20 more. And regu-lars to the eatery know that a bowl ofsaimin isn’t complete without a BBQStick ($1.95) on the side. Sekiya’ssaimin repertoire also includes FriedSaimin ($7.15), Karai Saimin($7.95) and Crispy Saimin ($2.25).

“Our saimin is prepared the old-fashioned way,” Morihara states.

“It’s local, home-cooked

saimin, and that’s hard to come bythese days.

“Most of the items on our menu arederived from family recipes whichhave been developed over the years,and they haven’t changed — the tasteand quality remain consistent.”

Sekiya’s is open daily, from 8 a.m.to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday,and from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridaysand Saturdays. Patrons also can takeadvantage of the okazuya from 8a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every day.

“If you’re on the go, you canalways pick up something from theokazuya. We offer everything fromInari sushi, nori maki, musubi, friednoodles, chow fun noodles, barbecuemeat, butterfish, shoyu hot dogs,tempura and more,” Morihara says.“Prices range from 55 cents to $3,and things sell out relativelyquickly because there’s somethingfor everyone.”

You could say the food speaks foritself at Sekiya’s. The atmosphere iscomfortable, casual and unpreten-tious, in which diners can simplyseat themselves. Yet, take note of theoutdoor fishpond at the rear of therestaurant, because there’s more to itthan meets the eye.

“My grandfather always had a fish-pond wherever he lived, so it wasonly fitting to also have one at therestaurant,” Morihara explains. “Thekids who come by love to feed thekoi in the pond, and the fishpond isbelieved to bring about good luck andgood fortune.”

Take it as you will, but perhaps thefishpond has played a role inSekiya’s continued success.

However, Morihara says, moreimportantly, business sustainabilityhas to do with the quality of the food.

“We serve home-cooked food,there’s nothing instant about it, andpeople like the taste of it too. It’sgood local-style food which every-one enjoys.”

And we couldn’t agree more.There’s just something so comfortingabout a good old-fashioned hamburg-er served with a hearty bowl ofsaimin — a local take on theAmericanized soup and sandwichcombo. Add a side order of HashTempura ($5.70, six pieces; 95 centsfor each additional piece) to that, andit’s a match made in heaven. Finally,why not end your meal on a sweetnote with Sekiya’s Orange Freeze($4.95) or Hot Fudge Sundae ($5.95).

“I’ve seen generations of peoplegrow up here. Some went to schoolat Kaimuki High School, and somecustomers will come as far asMililani or North Shore to eat here.Our customer base is pretty amaz-ing,” Morihara says with a smile.“We have some people who eat hereevery day; it’s very nice for us. Andevery so often we will get new cus-tomers drifting in, and they seem tolike it, too.”

At a place where continuity is key,Morihara has high hopes for thefuture of Sekiya’s.

“I hope that we can keep on cook-ing for many more years to come, andkeep on serving our customers as wellas their children and grandchildren.”

Simple comfort food is what it’sall about.

Marinated Fried Chicken ($12.95) Oxtail Soup ($13.95)

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(from left) Sekiya’s managerMary Kaui and cashier IrishDebera offer up several restaurant classics, includingHash Tempura, Beef Teriyaki,Marinated Fried Chicken andOrange Freeze.

More than 75 years after firstopening its doors in Kaimuki,

Sekiya’s Restaurant &Delicatessen continues to

deliver time-honored Japanesefood favorites to loyal patrons.

See page 4 | Leah Friel photo

Serving up a taste of aloha at Tropics Bar & Grill | 6Find the sweetest deals in our trusty Valentine’s Day guide | 13

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Pupus with a view at Tropics Bar & Grill

If the idea of pupus on the beach is notenough to entice a trip into Waikiki, theappetizer menu at Tropics Bar & Grill at

Hilton Hawaiian Village just may do it.Poke, shrimp, nachos, whatever, just tastebetter when the view includes the glitteringocean, smooth trade winds, bikini and surfshort-clad beachgoers, and, at least for thisweek, a never-ending array of “is that who Ithink it is?” Pro Bowl invitees and alumni.

Coconut Crusted Shrimp ($15) is a per-fect accompaniment to the visual and audi-ble pleasures of Waikiki. Big, crispy, sweetand juicy, with a side of lemon and a slight-ly spicy mango cocktail sauce — it’s notjust great finger food but great food period.

Ahi Tuna Poke ($14) is another seasidefavorite. Made with sashimi-grade ahi that isbrought in fresh each morning, the creamyfish is mixed with shoyu,Maui onion, hijiki, toastedsesame seeds, chili flakes andgarnished with watercress toadd a nice visual effect, and to

signal to others that the Island favorite hasarrived. Not enough fish? Check outFurikake & Beer-Battered Fish & Chips($17).

The fish is light, the batter crispy and theseasoned fries, are, well, crazy good.

Tropics Nachos ($15) made with freshtortilla chips, sour cream, salsa, gua-camole, jalapenos, Cheddar cheese andkalua pork is a popular choice, and slow-eating enough to provideample viewing time.

Waikiki is toooften a missedtreasure for manylocal diners, andthat’s too bad.The views fromTropic’s lanai

are just superb and Brick Oven Pizzasdelicious. Nice segue, huh?

Tropics offers five thin-crust and tastychoices, including Hawaiian, Margherita,Italian Sausage and Pepperoni, and Baconand Bleu Cheese. However, if I were to pickjust one, it would be Fire Grilled Chicken &Mushroom ($16). This pizza features grilledchicken, Hamakua mushrooms, Big Island-made goat cheese and a basil pesto, and it

was almost enough to make me forgetthe coworkers I was dining with.

Who am I kidding? I dismissedthem the minute the first appe-tizer crossed the table. Iended up walking home. Butit was worth it.

1 Fire Grilled Chicken &Murshroom Pizza ($16)2 Coconut Crusted Shrimp ($15)3 Tropics Nachos ($15)4 Fried Maui Onions ($9, dinner only)

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The revitalization ofWaikiki hasbrought new life to

the bustling city by thesea. It’s been a boon forlocal businesses, andriding that wave isAtlantis Seafood andSteak, a charmingaquatic-themed restau-rant centrally located inthe former Waikiki 3Theatre spot.

“There’s lots of peo-ple in Waikiki lately,”notes executive generalmanager SteveMatsuno. “We’ve beenthe lucky beneficiary ofthat. And it’s Pro Bowlweek, so we have a lotof customers.”

Of course, it takesmore than luck, football andan influx of potential cus-tomers for an eatery toremain busy. Sure, it maylure them in, but the foodhas to be good enough to getthem hooked.

Fans of Atlantis Seafoodand Steak are confident thatthe food will consistentlymeet their expectations, andthe surf and turf theme ishighly popular. But whilethat may excite hungry carni-vores, what’s the attractionfor vegetarians?

If surf and turf brings tomind nori and vegetables

rather than lobster and aNew York cut, then VeggiePasta ($19.95) will morethan tide you over. It’s aheaping plateful of spaghettitossed in a homemade mari-nara sauce and topped with a

generous amount ofbroccoli and cauli-flower florets,chopped string beans,asparagus and zucchi-ni, and garnished withchopped fresh toma-toes and green onions.Pretty as a picture, thecolorful dish’s crisp-tender vegetables andslightly sweet saucegive it an Asian-fusion accent.

Oh, and don’t for-get that Valentine’sDay is rapidlyapproaching. So ifyour significant otheris a surf-and-turflover, let ’em eatsteak. You’ll be happi-ly reeling in pasta

right in the heart of Waikiki.

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Manager JordanYost with VeggiePasta ($19.95)

Veggie Pasta ($19.95) | Lawrence Tabudlo photos

Boiling up

Omelettes and pancakes, burgers andfries, milkshakes and sandwiches —these seemingly have been the stan-

dards of the “old-school” American diner,those traditional 24-hour hangouts wherethe aroma of coffee hits your nose uponentering the eatery.

At Wailana Coffee House, which openedin 1969 in the former home of KapiolaniDrive Inn, all your favorites are on the menuas well as a few ethnically customary items,which separates Wailana from the rest.Exclusively on Thursdays, Wailana servesits Oxtail Soup with homestyle care thatbrings comfort to the senses. Priced at$10.50, the soup goes through hours ofpreparation and meticulous phases before itis ladled into each bowl.

“First we use a whole oxtail, we trim thefat and then brown it with salt and pepper,getting rid of all the excess oil. The next daywe boil it for about four hours adding reddates, five star seasonings, peanuts, salt,ginger, chicken base and shiitake mush-rooms — that then becomes the stock whichhelps the meat cook and taste good,” saysowner Kenton Tom, who has been servingoxtail soup at Wailana Coffee House formore than 20 years. A variety of Chinese

vegetables top off the soup before itis served.

Guests of Wailana go out oftheir way on Thursdays to

get a bowl full of thisscrumptious soup.

“This is one of thebest on the island, andthis is according tosome people who knowtheir oxtail soup,” says

longtime customerNorbert Enos with a

laugh, who wishes hecould come by every

Thursday for the soup.

Wailana Coffee House Where:1860 Ala Moana Blvd.,Honolulu

Call:955.1764

Hours:Open 24 hours daily

Notes:Closed from 10 p.m.Tuesday to 6 a.m.Wednesday.

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hen Seiju and AyakoIfuku opened Rainbow

Drive-In just off KapahuluAvenue in 1961, their goal was tooffer up food geared toward the work-ing class and beach crowd.

The couples’ philosophy was toserve plate lunches featuring ampleportions of simple but delicious foodaccompanied by two scoops of riceand a scoop of macaroni salad — andall at reasonable prices. More than 50years later, the tradition continues askamaaina and visitors flock fromaround the island and the world to eatat Rainbow Drive-In.

Fittingly, Rainbow’s Kapahululocation serves as a link between cus-tomers of multiple backgrounds. On arecent visit, the line at the eatery’sorder window included tourists fromJapan and Canada, visitors from theMainland, a few construction workerstaking a break from the swelteringheat, and former University of Hawaiiturned Oakland Raiders football play-er Samson Satele, who was in townfor Pro Bowl festivities. As RainbowDrive-In vice president JimGusukuma puts it, “we have a greatmix of customers, from constructionworkers to office workers, and look atthe amount of tourists we have here.It’s a great mix, and it kind of repre-sents all the colors of the rainbow, andthat’s what we’re all about. We’re soproud that we can appeal to a greatcross-section of customers.”

Little has changed in the 50-plusyears since Rainbow Drive-In beganpumping out popular plates. After all,why mess with recipes that have beenshared with multiple generations ofdiners? The only noticeable alterationto the iconic eatery can be found at itsmenu display, where digital screenshave replaced the old static and hand-

written menu boards. But don’t worry,the menu items and recipes haven’tchanged a bit, Gusukuma insists.

“We just completed our 50thanniversary celebration in October,2011, and going forward, we intend tobe around for the next 50 years sowe’ve modernized a little bit,” saysGusukuma, the son-in-law of theestablishment’s owners. “If you comedown to Rainbow Drive-In, you’llnotice that we have replaced our staticmenus with digital boards; we used touse hand-written dry erase boards forour specials, but now we feature arevolving digital board. Even thoughwe’ve done some things to modernize,our food is still the same, originalrecipes, the Ifuku family still ownsand operates the restaurant and wehaven’t changed the food or its pres-entation one bit.”

Following a brief absence becauseof a lack of supply and soaring prices,mahi mahi recently made its return tothe Rainbow menu at the start of thenew year. Customers may indulge infavorites including Mahi Plate($8.25), which features tender, juicypieces of fish with tartar sauce andMahi Sandwich ($4.50).

“I don’t know why there was a

shortage, but I do know that mahimahi was difficult if not impossible toget,” Gusukuma says. “And, if youcould get it, it was so expensive thatwe decided not to serve it because oneof the things Rainbows is known foris good value. At the time, mahi wasvery popular, but the cost-per-platewould have been too high for us. So,we substituted ahi and katsu-ed it, andwhile customers enjoyed it, themajority of them expected mahi andwanted it back. After the first of theyear, we were able to secure somemahi mahi at a more-reasonable priceand we are offering it again. We’rehappy to do it, too.”

Mahi is also a major component ofthe eatery’s most popular plate, MixPlate ($7.75). The heaping helpingfeatures mahi mahi, teriyaki barbecuebeef and boneless chicken all perchedatop the standard two scoops of riceand a scoop of macaroni salad.Boneless Chicken ($7) is another localfavorite, and comes smothered withbrown gravy.

“Our Mix Plate is the most popularplate,” says Gusukuma as he offersadvice to a first-time customer whowas in awe of all the tasty offeringsfrom which to choose. “It’s kind of a

sampler, so it has mahi mahi fillet,teriyaki beef and our boneless chickencutlet. Boneless Chicken is our secondmost popular plate, and it comes withbrown gravy. Although Mix Plate isthe most popular, Boneless Chicken isnot far behind.”

Customers also return for otherlocal favorites including BBQ Pork($7.25), which features a marinadethat has been used since the store orig-inally opened, as well as Chili Plate($6). Rainbow chili has become sopopular that the restaurant now sellsindividual chili mix packets so cus-tomers can make and enjoy the dish athome. Hawaiian Style ChiliSeasoning and Rub ($4.95) is avail-able at the RainbowTiki store locatednext door to the restaurant, andGusukuma suggests using the powderas both a seasoning as well as a dryrub for spicing grilled meat. The storealso offers everything under theproverbial rainbow, from T-shirts andhats to bags and gift cards.

And, as a special scoop for DiningOut readers, Gusukuma announcedthat customers will soon be able topurchase packets of Rainbow’sfamous brown gravy and pancakemix. Stop by the RainbowTiki storeafter ordering a plate for more details.

“We’re grateful that our customershave allowed us to be here for the last50 years, and we really, really appreci-ate it,” says Gusukuma as he smileswhile watching customers dig intotheir plate lunches. “If you’ve beenhere before, you know that we try tokeep our prices as low as possible, andgive quick service while serving goodfood. That’s the secret to our success.If we didn’t have the customers whocontinually support us, we wouldn’tbe able to do what we do.”

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Rainbow Drive-In cashier manager Tessie Viloria with Mix Plate ($7.75)

BBQ Pork ($7.25)

Mix Plate ($7.75) Mahi Plate ($8.25) Boneless Chicken ($7)

Mahi Sandwich ($4.50)

Chili Plate ($6) and Rainbow Drive-In Hawaiian Style Chili Seasoning & Rub ($4.95)

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Sakura Terrace Where:1240 S. King St.,Honolulu

Call:591.1181

Hours:Monday–Saturday,11 a.m.–2:30 p.m.5–10 p.m.;Sunday, 4:30–9:30 p.m.

By Ali Resich

Since Sakura Terraceopened on SouthKing Street in

November, it has alreadybecome a local hot spotknown for fresh seafoodand affordable yet upscaleJapanese fare.

Its name references thesakura, or cherry blossom,which blooms each springfor a fleeting moment,leaving many eager tocatch a glimpse of theflower’s immense beauty.Holding an array of sym-bolisms, the sakura bringsnew beginnings, just as itsnamesake ventures intonew culinary frontiers withirresitable hot items — allserved on hot plates andavailable briefly, like theblossom itself.

Locals fell in love withthe eatery’s instant hitssuch as Sakura ChirashiSushi Don and Spicy AhiDon. And before long, you

will delight in SakuraSteak ($15) as well, featur-ing 8 ounces of sautéedUSDA Choice Steak.Marketing directorMarilyn Cariaga suggestsdipping the succulent meatinto a mixure of ponzusauce and grated daikonwith a touch of Japanesepepper for a twist. The dishalso comes with asparagus,shiitake mushrooms, redand yellow peppers, rice,miso soup and wasabi.

As tasty as the springbloom is beautiful, SakuraNimono ($7) is a hard-to-find appetizer includingboiled daikon, shaped intoa cherry blossom and filledwith chopped shrimp. Themixture is simmered in asoy, mirin and sake saucealong with a medley ofJapanese fishcake, kon-nyaku, shiitake mushroomand quail eggs.

The comfortably moderndining space, complete withindoor and outdoor seating,as well as chic interiordesign, serves up other siz-zling appetizers such asBroiled Ika (whole) andJapanese Barbecue Ribs,both priced at $9. BlackTiger Shrimp ($9) issautéed in a butter sauce,and topped with garlicchips and a side of broccoli.

For an elegant lunch orromantic dinner, take inSakura’s flowering menubefore the season changes.

By Ali Resich

Blue Hawaii is notyour average sushiplace. In addition to

head chef BronsonLizares’ delicious Japanesecreations — includingSixty-Nine Roll ($15),Rainbow Roll ($15) andChirashi Bowl ($11.95) —the friendly Pearl City spotrecently added internation-ally inspired menu items.

Sink your teeth into theParty Platter ($21), aremarkable deal with twobacon-wrapped asparagusspears, two ebi fry, two kakifry, three mussels, sautéedmushrooms, and sweet chiliand katsu sauces. StuffedChicken Wings ($7.95alone) steal the sharableplatter’s spotlight with aperfectly seasoned Thai fill-ing of ground pork, longrice, carrots, fish sauce, gar-lic and spices.

Management partnerEmerson Ribao’s inspira-tion for expanding themenu stems from his desireto give customers the din-ing experience they want.“I go around the tables and

ask for any kindof suggestions,and customerssay, ‘I wish youcould have this.’So a lot of whatI put in themenu is guidedby the customer,” explainsthe ever-charming Ribao.

That’s how he came upwith Spaghetti Basilico($7.95), a mildly spicy blendof garlic, basil, pasta andmore, inspired by a patronseeking more vegetarianoptions. Ribao puts a spin on

the old favorite by addingshiso, an aromatic leaf pop-ular in Japanese cooking.

Even though much ofthe restaurant’s menu isnew, the customer responsehas been tremendous, withpopular dishes such asCheese Bread ($4.95),Shrimp Purses ($6.95) andWind Surf & Turf ($16.95)drawing in diners.

Unique new itemsinclude “W” Roll ($7) withbacon-wrapped asparagussushi and Mussels ala “M”($6.95), a muscular versionof escargot. The initials inboth titles represent staffmembers who helped con-cieve the recipes, a sign ofthe personal touch thatgoes into everything atBlue Hawaii.

Join the others headingdown to the restaurantwhere you can count ongreat sushi, but also trydiverse cuisine.

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Blue Hawaii Where:1140 Kuala St. #104, Pearl City

Call: 456.2128

Hours: Monday–Thursday11 a.m.–2 p.m., 4-9 p.m.;Friday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday, 11a.m.–9 p.m.

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Jade DynastyBy Nicole Kato

It’s never too late tocelebrate ChineseNew Year, and Dining

Out caught up with VettaYeung, Shelton Higa andAshlee Matsui of SAHInc. on their lunch breakat Jade Dynasty SeafoodRestaurant doing justthat.

Located in HookipaTerrance, Jade Dynastyhas wowed those whohave walked past its doorswith its beautiful chan-deliers and decor.

But the atmosphere andfriendly staff aren’t theonly things that keeppeople coming back.The food is exceptional,and the dim sum issteamed to order. Afavorite from the regularmenu is Minute Chicken

with Cake Noodle($13.95).

Vetta Yeung: “It’s beau-tiful here compared toregular dim sum places.It seems high class.”

Shelton Higa:“Everything is good. Ilike Minute Chicken withCake Noodle ($13.95).”

Ashlee Matsui: “I likeBaked Pineapple CreamBuns ($2.95). They’re all(dim sum) good, but thisis the best.”

Jade DynastyWhere: HookipaTerrance, 4th floorAla Moana Center1450 Ala MoanaBlvd. Ste. 4220,Honolulu

Call: 947.8818

Hours: Open daily10:30 a.m.-10 p.m.,dim sum availablefrom 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

(from left) Shelton Higa, Vetta Yeung andAshlee Matsui | Nicole Kato photo

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Paesano Ristorante ItalianoIndulge in the vast flavors of Italia at

Paesano Ristorante Italiano. With alocation in Waimalu Plaza ShoppingCenter and another in Manoa Marketplace,this cozy establishment has made a namefor itself within both communities.

“Many people celebrate special occasionshere, such as birthday parties and anniver-saries,” says owner Billy Rattanasamay.

And I couldn’t agree more. I’vecelebrated many of lifes precious momentsat this renowned establishment, andPaesano also has been my go-to restaurantof choice whenever a craving for authenticItalian cuisine strikes. Therefore, in themood for elaborate pasta adorned withan abundance of mushrooms, I knewPaesano was my best bet, with more than80 pasta dishes gracing the menu. ImagineMushrooms with Peppers Saute, Linguineserved with a savory garlic mushroomsauce, and an alluring entree of Chickenalla Saltimboca Romana. Is your mouth

watering yet? Mine is!Vegetarians will love Paesano’s ono-

licious appetizer of Mushrooms withPeppers Saute ($10.90), a blend ofbutton mushrooms, mixed bell peppersand grilled slivers of onion sauteedwith garlic olive oil. Then let the mush-room magic continue with Chicken allaSaltimboca Romana ($18.90 small,$22.90 regular). This entree consists ofa mound of fresh linguine pasta servedwith breaded chicken thighs, spinach,mozzarella cheese and proscuitto hamdoused with a tasty white wine, lightbutter, button mushroom sauce. Or, ifchicken isn’t your cup of tea, and you’drather let the fungi shine through on itsvery own, why not opt for your choiceof pasta with mushroom sauce ($15.90small, $18.90 regular)? Choose fromlinguine, fettucine or rigatoni toppedwith a succulent marinara or garlicsauce, enhanced with button mushroomsand sauteed in a light butter and whitewine sauce.

Viva Italia at Paesano Ristorante Italiano!

Paesano Ristorante ItalianoManoa Marketplace

2752 Woodlawn Drive988.5923

Panya Bakery, Bistro & BarExquisite décor, premium customer

service and top-notch contemporary Euro-Asian cuisine is what Panya is all about.Make your way through the entrance ofthis chic and intimate restaurant, bar andbakery — conveniently located in AlaMoana Center — and you’ll soon seewhat all the hype is about.

Everything on the menu is divine andwill meet the desires of even the mostindecisive diner. With a wide array ofnoodles, salads, rice dishes, sandwiches,burgers, fresh-squeezed juices and more,seriously, what’s not to love about thisjoint? It has it all.

Manic for mushrooms? Factor this intoyour hunger equation: Panya’s PortobelloMushroom Burger ($12.95). This onolicious

burger is a personal favorite, and featuresa hearty all-beef patty, a giant Portobellomushroom and your traditional burgerfixings of lettuce, tomato, mayonnaiseand ketchup nestled between Panya’shomemade, fresh burger buns. On amission to make everyone happy, thisaward-winning eatery offers up a specialsomething for vegetarians as well. Sinkyour teeth into a vegetarian-style PestoPortobello Mushroom Burger ($10.95),served with the finest Portobello mushroom— grilled and seasoned with a sprinkleof salt and pepper — provolone cheese,lettuce and tomato. This burger is presentedsans patty, and a succulent pesto saucemakes way for additional flavor.

Just when you thought things couldn’tget any better than this, a side of friescompletes the meal. So, go ahead, enjoythe Panya experience.

Panya Bakery, Bistro & BarAla Moana Center

1450 Ala Moana Blvd.946.6388


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5 61 Panya’s Pesto Portobello MushroomBurger ($10.95)

2 Paesano’s Chicken alla SaltimbocaRomana ($18.90 small, $22.90 regular)

3 Kit n Kitchen’s Bowl of Button ($4.95)

4 Paesano’s Mushroooms withPeppers Saute ($10.90)

5 Kit n Kitchen’s Mixed MushroomRisotto ($13.95)

6 Server Dave Nguyen presents two ofPaesano’s delectable mushroom dishes.

Party Platter & Fried Ice Cream // $20

BLUEHAWAIISUSHI1140 Kuala St. #104 // Pearl City

Call: 456-2128Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 4-9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-10p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Blue Hawaii knows how to rock-a-sushi baby, especially onValentine’s Day. Sparks will flyas you and your loved one enjoythe Party Platter (pictured), con-sisting of bacon-wrappedasparagus, stuffed chickenwings, mussels over baguette,ebi fry, kaki fry, sauteed mush-rooms and sweet chili and katsusauces on the side. Then satisfyyour sweet tooth with one orderof Fried Ice Cream in suchdelectable flavors as green tea,vanilla, chocolate, and cookiesand cream.

Valentine’s Day Prix Fixe Dinner // $75

3660ONTHERISE3660 Waialae Ave. // Honolulu

Call: 737.1177Web: www.3660.comHours: Tuesday-Sunday, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Love is in the air at 3660 On TheRise. Choose from Crispy GarlicScallion Shrimp with Honey ChiliAioli (pictured) or Short Rib &Foie Gras Tortellini with AppleSmoked Bacon Mushroom Jusbefore selecting either the FreshCatch of the Day with Blue Crab,Kahuku Corn, Vine RipenedTomatoes & Shiitake MushroomRelish or Fire Roasted Tenderloinof Beef with Truffled MushroomSauce. End your romantic mealwith Raspberry & Dark ChocolateTruffle Tart.

Prix Fixe Menu // $180 per couple, $95 per person

BALISTEAK&SEAFOOD2005 Kalia Road // Hilton Hawaiian Village

Call: 949.4321Web: hiltonhawaiianvillage.comHours: Tuesday-Saturday, 5:30-9 p.m.

A romantic evening awaits youat Bali Steak & Seafood, wherea Prix Fixe Menu begins with achampagne oyster shooter.Diners may choose from lemon-grass ginger-cured salmon, NaloFarms’ arugula and Asian pearsalad, foie gras mousse andduck confit or seared diver scal-lops. The main event is aPistachio Dijon Lamb Loin withEggplant Ragout, Big IslandHoney Glazed Figs and RoastedGarlic Jus, only to be sweetenedby Kona chocolate raspberrymousse with Chambord glazeand Chantilly crème.

Four Course Valentine’s Day Menu // $85

BEACHHOUSEATTHEMOANA2365 Kalakaua Ave. // Moana Surfrider

Call: 921.4600Web: beachhousewaikiki.comHours: Nightly, 5:30-9

Beachhouse’s Four CourseValentine’s Day Menu offers anarray of love-worthy dishes tochoose from. Chilled NativeTomato Soup or Grilled PrawnSalad start the night off right.Entree options include 10 ouncesof Filet, Butter Poached MaineLobster or Atlantic Salmon with achoice of Baked Oysters orSeared Hawaiian Ahi on theside. With so many choices, whynot enjoy the meal with a lovedone and share each marvelousdish? Chocolate Decadence per-fectly completes the evening.


Special Four Course Dinner // $69.95 per person, $94.90 with Wine Pairing

CHAI’SISLANDBISTRO1 Aloha Tower Drive // Aloha Tower Marketplace

Call: 585.0011Hours: Nightly, 4-10, Dinner; Valentine’s Day, First Seating, 5 p.m., Second Seating, 8 p.m.

Allow Melveen Leed to serenadeyou with love songs, while enjoy-ing a Special Four Course Dinnerat Chai’s. Appetizers includeSmoked Duck Breast CarpaccioSalad with Tangerine Vinaigrette.For the main course, choose fromdishes such as Steamed ChineseStyle Fresh Onaga with Ginger &Shiitake Mushroom and Decon-structed Grilled Beef TenderloinWellington (pictured; add $25 forKobe Beef). The Dessert Samplerfeatures a Heart-Shaped WhiteChocolate Amore Truffle and more. French Macarons // $2.25

FENDUBOULANGERIE2752 Woodlawn Drive, Suite 5-119 // Manoa Marketplace

Call: 988.4310Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; Sunday,7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; Closed Mondays

Your sweetheart will love FenduBoulangerie’s French Macaronsfor Valentine’s Day. The bak-ery’s seductive almondmeringue cookies with variousfillings are offered in Lilikoi,Guava, Fresh Mint Leaf, EarlGrey, Manjari Dark Chocolate,Butterscotch, Orange FlowerWater and Lemon Lime flavors.Gift boxes also are available.

Shabu Shabu // Prices start at $13

HANAKIRESTAURANT2756 Woodlawn Drive // Manoa Marketplace

Call: 988.1551 Hours: Daily, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Lunch;5-9:30 p.m., Dinner;Closed Tuesdays

Perfect for couples onValentine’s Day, Hanaki’sShabu Shabu meals allow love-birds to share a pot filled witha soup base. These hot mealsare brought to life with a vari-ety of meats, seafood, vegeta-bles, noodles and more.Customers also may share apot with two broths in therestaurant’s split-pots.

Mango Chipotle BBQ Glazed Baby Back Ribs // $15, $14 Happy Hour

HUKILAUHONOLULU1088 Bishop St., LL.13 // Executive Centre Hotel

Call: 523.3460Web: dahukilau.comHours: Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Lunch; 3-9 p.m. Dinner

Roses are red, violets are blue,this Valentine’s Day, Hukilau’sthe place for you! The restau-rant’s Mango Chipotle BBQGlazed Baby Back Ribs will leaveyou writing love poems about itstastiness. Featuring a half rackof ribs with Asian slaw on theside, this scrumptious dish isonly available during happy hourand dinner.

Kissaten Melt // $9 with Free Choice of Dessert

KISSATEN88 Piikoi St. // Hawaiki Tower

Call: 593.1200Web: kissatencafe.comHours: Daily, 24 hours

Kissaten’s mouthwatering com-fort food will melt your heartthis Valentine’s Day. Try theKissaten Melt, a panini sand-wich filled with premium pas-trami, caramelized onions,fresh mozzarella and Dijon aiolion sourdough, served with asmall mesclun salad dressed inbalsamic soy vinaigrette.Diners may choose a comple-mentary dessert to accompanythe meal, of which the restau-rant makes a fresh assortmentdaily ($1.50-$4).

Valentine’s Special: The Ultimate Surf and Turf / $95 per couple

KOBESTEAKHOUSE1841 Ala Moana Blvd. // Honolulu

Call: 941.4444Web: honolulukobe.comHours: Daily, 5:30-10 p.m.;Lounge opens at 5 p.m.

You’ll be falling in love all overagain after tasting Kobe’sUltimate Surf and Turf. Eachmeal includes a starter portionof Edamame, Shabu Shabusoup, a super-size portion ofgrilled shrimp (4 pieces perperson, 8 shrimp total), teppanvegetables, white rice and hotgreen tea. Save room for 12ounces of Kobe EmperorSirloin with a Tristan LobsterTail and a choice of succulentDeep Sea Scallops or the DailyFish, Barramundi (a white fishsimilar to sea bass).


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Valentine’s Decorated Heart Shape Cakes & Cookies // Prices Vary

LARRY’SBAKERY4369 Lawehana St. #3 // Honolulu

Call: 422.0059Web: larrysbakery.comHours: Monday-Friday, 6a.m.-1 p.m.; Saturday, 6 a.m.-noon; Closed Sundays

Planning the perfect way topop the question can be quitestressful. Larry’s Bakerymakes it easy with their deco-rated heart-shape cakes thatwill leave your loved oneready to say, “I do.” The bak-ery also features an assort-ment of festive cookies andtreats to make thisValentine’s a special one.

Assorted Seafood & Chocolate Dessert Buffet // $16.98, Lunch; $30.98, Dinner

MAKINOCHAYA98-150 Kaonohi St. #B219 // Aiea

Call: 486.5100Hours: Daily,11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Lunch; 5:30-9 p.m., Dinner

Let your heart overflow withaffection as you enjoy MakinoChaya’s Chocolate DessertBuffet, oozing with love in theform of a chocolate fountain.Before diving into dessert,though, try the restaurant’sexpansive array of seafoodincluding Snow Crab at lunchand Miso Butterfish, Soft ShellCrab, Raw Oysters andDungeness Crab at dinner.

Seafood Paella // $23.95

MAX’SOFMANILA801 Dillingham Blvd. // Honolulu & 94-300 Farrington Hwy.// Waipahu

Call: 952.6297Web: maxsofmanila.comHours: Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday-Satur-day, 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Waipahu; Daily,11 a.m.-9 p.m., Dillingham

This Valentine’s Day, treat thewhole family to a feast at Max’sof Manila with its SeafoodPaella. Originating in Spain,the dish features a mixture ofseasoned rice and a variety ofseafood such as mussels, squidand shrimp cooked in apaellera, or large flat pan madefor paella. The sharable dishserves four and is great for adouble-date! Valentine’s Day Featured Items // Prices Vary

NAPOLEAN’SBAKERYVarious Locations around Oahu, including all Zippy’s

Web: napoleonsbakery.comHours: Most locations open24 hours

Napolean’s is ready for a velvetylove affair with their assort-ment of Valentine’s bakedgoods. Try the Red Velvet Cake($18.30*), Red Velvet GourmetCupcake ($2.60*, available fromFeb. 1), Mini Heart-ShapedCheesecake ($7.35 plain*/$7.95 with topping*, availablefrom Feb. 3), Valentine’s DayCupcake ($1.25 each / $7.20 6-pack*, available from Feb. 11)and Valentine’s Day DobashCake ($16.50*, available fromFeb. 13).

* Prices slightly higher at Zippy’sAla Moana, Pearlridge

Valentine’s Day Flavored Andagi

NUUANUOKAZUYA1351 Nuuanu Ave. // Honolulu

Call: 533.6169Web: Nuuanuokazuya.com Hours: Monday-Friday, 5 a.m.-1 p.m.; Saturday, 5:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sunday,7 a.m.-1 p.m.

Add a little flavor to yourValentine’s Day with NuuanuOkazuya’s assorted andagi. Theexciting varieties include RedVelvet, Red Hot Cinnamon(pictured), Marshmallow,Strawberry Li Hing Mui andPlain (pictured). Pre-orders arepreferred, or stop by the storefor a one-of-a-kind Valentine’streat. Available Feb. 14 only,while supplies last.

Valentine’s Week Menu // $55, $75 with Wine Pairing

OCEANHOUSE1234 Kalia Road // Outrigger Reef on the Beach Hotel

Call: 923.2277Web: Oceanhousewaikiki.comHours: Daily, 7-11 a.m.,Breakfast; 5-10 p.m., Dinner

All you need is love, right? Well,it can be found in Ocean House’sValentine’s Week Menu, avail-able Feb. 11-14. Feel the lovefrom Crepes Madagascar (pic-tured), rolled with sweet curriedcrab meat and topped with hol-landaise sauce or Opakapakaen Pappilotte on a bed of crab,shrimp and scallop stuffingbaked with a lemon, leek andChardonnay cream sauce. Top itoff with Flourless chocolatecake, fresh berries and GrandMariner anglaise.



Seafood Dori

98-1277 Kaahumanu St. // Waimalu & 2752 Woodlawn Drive // Manoa Call: 485.8883 (Waimalu)988.5923 (Manoa)Hours: Daily,11 a.m.-2 p.m., Lunch;5-9 p.m., Dinner

When celebrating a day oflove, the perfect way to say,“be mine” is with Paesano’sdivinely Italian entree,Seafood Dori. Love-bugs willdelight in a medley of seafoodsauteed with garlic, onion,fresh tomato, mushrooms andspinach, all made with thecomforting restaurant’s home-made lobster sauce andserved over pasta.

Valentine’s Day Special Dinner Buffet // $41.95, Adults; $18.95, Children

PAGODAFLOATINGRESTAURANT1525 Rycroft St. // Honolulu

Call: 948-8356Web: pagodahawaii.comHours: 5-9:30 p.m., Valentine’s Day Dinner Buffet

Cupid’s arrow is aiming forPagoda’s Valentine’s DaySpecial Dinner Buffet. You’ll belove struck with the salad bar,poke bar, Prime Rib, sushihand-roll and pasta stations, aswell as hot entrees likeSteamed Alaskan Snow CrabLegs, Roast Duck with SpicyPlum Sauce and SteamedWhole Red Snapper with AsianPesto Sauce. For dessert, loadup on White Chocolate BreadPudding, Chocolate DippedStrawberries and more.

Custom Made Valentine Cookies & Valentine Cake // Prices Vary

PANYABISTRO711 Queen St. // Ala Moana Center

Call: 597.8880Web: panyagroup.comHours: Monday-Saturday, 7 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

The sweetest place to findsome sugar for your sugar isat Panya this Valentine’s Day.The bistro and bakery’s treatsinclude custom madeValentine Cookies ($4.25) andValentine Cake ($26) withfresh raspberries and custardcream. Be sure to ask aboutthe Valentine Cake’s newname, as Panya recently host-ed a contest to name the spe-cial item.

Romano’s Macaroni Grill Valentine’s Week Menu // Prices Vary

ROMANO’SMACARONIGRILL1450 Ala Moana Blvd. // Honolulu Call: 440.7910

Web: macaronigrill.comHours: Valentine’s Week, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Celebrate Valentine’s Week fromMonday, Feb. 13 through Sunday,Feb. 19 with an exciting newmenu including indulgentfavorites such as Lobster Ravioliand Chicken Parmesan. Dessertselections are Tiramisu or LemonPassion Cake. And to spread thelove, Romano’s Macaroni Grillwill give each Valentine a specialgift. Guests also can enter to wina Romantic Dinner for Two at therestaurant.

Dinner for Two // $32.95 for Two

SAIGONPEARL1430 Kona St. #101

Call: 955-7888Hours: Daily,10:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

Have you been crushing onsomeone recently, hoping to winover that person’s heart onValentine's Day? Treat that spe-cial someone to Saigon Pearl’sDinner for Two, which featuresSummer rolls, Asparagus andCrab Soup, Shaken Beef — filetmignon stir fried with onion andgarlic — Garlic Shrimp, Riceand Fried banana with icecream for dessert. At $32.95 fortwo, you won’t find a better dealin town.

Sakura Chirashi Sushi Don // $18

SAKURATERRACE1240 S. King St. // Honolulu

Call: 591-1181Web: www.sakuraterrace.comHours: Monday-Saturday,11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Lunch; 5-10 p.m., Dinner; Sunday, 4:30-9:30 p.m., Dinner

A dreamy evening awaits youat Hawaii’s newest chicrestaurant, Sakura TerraceJapanese Cafe. Get in themood with the SakuraChirashi Sushi Don, preparedwith Ahi, Yellowtail, Salmon,King Crab Leg, Ikura and Union Sushi Rice with grilledSalmon flakes. From theeatery’s relaxing, upscale feelto high-quality Japanese cui-sine, you’re in for your bestValentine’s Day yet.



PAESANORISTORANTEITALIANO

Prix Fixe Menu // $57

SAMCHOY’S580 N. Nimitz Hwy. // Honolulu

Call: 545.7979Web: samchoyhawaii.comHours: Feb. 13-14, 8 a.m.-2p.m. and 5-9 p.m.

Can you feel the love thisValentine’s night? Sam Choy’sprovides a bountiful amountwith its Prix Fixe Menu. Themeal includes Ahi Carpacciowith Wasabi Aioli or Brie WonTon with Cupid’s Marmalade,Shrimp Cake on Nalo Greens,Sliced Grilled Herb CrustedStriploin with a BordelaiseSauce and Steamed Half MaineLobster with a BéarnaiseSauce. Enjoy Hawaiian PotatoAu Gratin and Steamed Waia-lua Asparagus on the side.Sweeten the night with TuxedoMousse Cake.

Oxtail Soup // $13.95

SEKIYA’SRESTAURANT2746 Kaimuki Ave. // Honolulu Call: 486.5100

Web: SekiyasRestaurant.comHours: Sunday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-11 p.m.

Sekiya’s offers a heart-warm-ing dish to try this Valentine’swith its classic Oxtail Soup.Cozy up to your loved onewith this sizzling soup,cooked until tender andserved with grated ginger andChinese parsley on the side.Then cool down with theOrange Freeze ($4.95), an oldfashioned fountain drinkmade with frozen orangesherbert.

Four Course Menu // $80, Adult; $40, Children 6-12

THEROYALHAWAIIAN-AZURERESTAURANT 2259 Kalakaua Ave. // Waikiki Call: 921.4600

Web: royal-hawaiian.comHours: Daily, 5:30-9 p.m.

Azure’s Toasted Kona LobsterTails, complete with GreenGarlic & Citrus Butter, WaialuaAsparagus and Basil ParmesanPotatoes is the perfectValentine’s Day entree. Then,let your loved-one know howsweet they are with the restau-rant’s Kula Strawberry Tasting,including such delicacies asStrawberry Shortbread withStrawberry Sorbet, StrawberryCheesecake Pralines andStrawberry Milkshake withMini Malasada stuffed withStrawberry Jam.

Happy Valentine’s Day Menu // Prices Vary

WAILANACOFFEEHOUSE1860 Ala Moana Blvd. // Waikiki

Call: 955.1764Hours: Daily, 24 hours

From 11 a.m. to midnight onValentine’s Day, Wailana’smenu is fit for St. Valentinehimself. Enjoy Roasted RibRoast Au Jus ($16.95), SeafoodContinental ($13.50) andSweetheart Chicken ($12.50).Dinners include the Salad Bar,Baked or Mashed Potato,French Fries or Rice, Corn onthe Cob and Strawberry ShortCake. Cupid’s Breakfast($9.25) features Portuguesesweet bread filled with orangemarmalade, dipped in egg bat-ter, eggs, bacon and coffee ortea.

Rustica Pizzas // $12.95 First Pizza, Second for $6.47

ZPIZZA Call: 596-0066 (Ward)230-8400 (Kailua) Web: zpizza.comHours: Sunday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Friday-Sat-urday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., WardCentre; Sunday-Thursday, 10a.m.-9 p.m., Friday-Saturday,10 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Kailua

Take part in the Lover’s Specialthe entire month of February,featuring mouthwatering RusticaPizzas like Moroccan, Mediterra-nean, Pear & Gorgonzola, Chick-en Sausage and Curry Yam.Don’t get into a lover’s quarrelwhen it comes to the flavor, be-cause with any Rustica Pizza, thesecond one is 50 percent off. Valentine’s Day Menu for Two // $42.95 for Two

ZIPPY’SRESTAURANTVarious Locations

Call: 973.0880Web: zippys.comHours: Most locations open24 hours

At Zippy’s dine-in restaurants,fall head over heals in lovewith its menu for two, avail-able Feb. 13 and 14, from 10:30a.m. while supplies last. Eachvalentine receives a choice ofsoup or half Mandarin orangesalad, dinner roll and a largesoft drink or coffee. Then sinkyour teeth into Sirloin Steakwith “Sweetheart” ShrimpPlate or Garlic Rib Steak.Dessert choices include RedVelvet Cake ala mode, BreadPudding ala mode or BrownieDelight.

1200 Ala Moana Blvd. // Ward Centre & 151 Hekili St. // Kailua



Although tucked away in quiet ManoaValley, Hanaki Restaurant has beendrawing in the customers with

favorites like Chicken Udon ($11.95) andShrimp Tempura Donburi ($11.95) and, ofcourse, shabu shabu. Located in ManoaMarketplace, Hanaki is a great place to stopby for a lunch break or enjoy a family dinner.

“We specialize in shabu shabu meals, butwe also continue to provide our ShrimpTempura ($4.50 for a side order), ChickenKaraage ($4.50 for a side order) andMisoyaki Butterfish ($4.50 for a side order)that everybody loves,” explains general man-ager Mark Mitsuyoshi. These dishes also areavailable as options for Combination Plates(two-choice plate for $9.95; three-choiceplate for $12.95). One popular CombinationPlate is the two-choice plate with ShrimpTempura and Chicken Karaage. AllCombination Plates are served with rice andmiso soup.

Other popular a la carte items are TeriyakiChicken ($4.50 for a side order), Crispy Gau

Gee ($4.50 for a side order), and a variety oframen, udon and donburi dishes. Try the newSpicy Beef Ramen for $12.95.

The shabu shabu option provides an arrayof soups, herbs, vegetables, meat and seafoodto choose from — and an opportunity to cookup everything yourself. Customers can selectany combination of ingredients. The cost of ashabu shabu meal depends on individualselections, but Mitsuyoshi says the averageprice per person is $13 or more, adding thatprices for shabu shabu meals tend to be lowerper person with larger groups.

First, diners start by choosing a soup. Soupflavors include Miso, Beef, and Seafood,which is a light, shio-based soup with anonion flavor. Other options are Curry, whichis a heavy, creamy soup flavored withcoconut milk, and Spicy, which is a strong,beef-based flavor. There’s also Konbu, whichis a light soy sauce-based udon soup, andSukiyaki has a strong soy sauce and sweet sugarflavor. You also can choose from a variety ofherbs, including goji berries, dried dates, gin-

Hanaki Restaurant in Manoa hasbeen a local favorite since1996, and since introducing its

shabu shabu options, the restaurant has become a haven forfoodies looking for quality do-it-yourself dining.

“We have liked shabu shabu for many years now, and wehave wanted to do something like this for a while,” saysHanaki general manager Mark Mitsuyoshi. Wanting to shareits love of shabu shabu, Hanaki began offering shabu shabutwo years ago.

One of the best parts of shabu shabu is that each individualcan cater the dish to their own preferences.

“You can create exactly what you you want to eat,” he says,adding that the most popular ingredients include sliced primerib, pork loin, lamb, fishcake, stuffed aburage, pork tsukune,udon noodles and enoki mushrooms.

“Shabu shabu is a fun and easy way to have a great andhealthy lunch or dinner,” says Mitsuyoshi. Additionally, Hanakitries to use fresh produce from local vendors when possible.

Not only is Hanaki’s shabu shabu healthy and tasty, but it’salso convenient.

“Shabu shabu is great for a quick lunch,” Mitsuyoshi explains.“Pick your soup, choose your food — it just takes a few minutes,and you’re ready to eat. No waiting. It’s easy.”

With its spacious dining room, Hanaki also is perfect for familygatherings, as well as quick lunches.

“It’s a very good place for family meals,” Mitsuyoshi says. “Kidscan easily get all their nutrition in a meal, while having fun doing it.”

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Hanaki's general manager Mark Mitsuyoshi is ready to cook up a deliciousshabu shabu meal.

Hanaki RestaurantManoa Marketplace2756 Woodlawn Drive,Honolulu 988.1551

11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. and 5–9:30 p.m. Wednesday–MondayClosed on Tuesdays


with Christina O’ConnorVarious shabu shabu ingredientsavailable at Hanaki.File photos

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DiningDo-It-Yourself

seng and more for $9.“Each soup has a pretty strong fan

base,” Mitsuyoshi says.The next step is to choose some veg-

etables, meat or seafood — or all three— to add to the soup. These are groupedtogether in different containers. Greenbowls cost $2.50, red bowls $3.50, andplates cost $4.50. Customers can choosetasty ingredients such as beef, squid,tofu, lobster, shrimp, shiitake mush-rooms and more. Plus, rice, tea ordesserts, including cake, arepriced at $1.50.

Apart from shabushabu, Mitsuyoshi saysthat the udon dishes arecustomer favorites.

“Many customers enjoythese dishes. They havethe traditional soup fla-vor, with a variety oftypes to choose from.These are big bowls andthey taste great.”

Udon options include

Fishcake & Egg Udon or Ramen($11.95), which includes different typesof fishcake, egg and vegetables, andChicken Udon or Ramen ($11.95),which features thinly sliced chicken withfishcake and vegetables. Other optionsinclude Beef Udon or Ramen ($11.95)and Shrimp Udon or Ramen ($11.95).

Reservations are welcome, and thereis plenty of free parking in ManoaMarketplace. Please note that prices aresubject to change without prior notice.


By Alana Folen

Since the 1960s,Shiro’s SaiminHaven has been the

No. 1 pick among dinerswhen it comes to classiccomfort food such assaimin, sandwiches andmore. And with close to200 local delights on themenu, you’ll never tire ofShiro’s delicious fare.

“Saimin is what we’reknown for, in fact, we have65 different saimin optionsto choose from,” says man-

ager Bryce Fujimoto. “Thesaimin noodles are madefrom scratch at our noodlefactory on DillinghamBoulevard and our broth isa secret recipe — but wecan tell you that it’s veryclean and made with a kelpbase. We don’t use chickenor pork,” he adds.

And while all Shiro’s

saimin favorites areworth a try, seafoodaficionados will loveOyster Saimin ($9.35),a newer addition to themenu.

“We decided to addit to the menu becauseI like to feature thingsthat I like to eat, andoysters are one of myfavorite foods,”Fujimoto says. “Ithought we neededmore seafood on themenu as well, so it’s agood addition to our large

saimin selection.”Oyster saimin fea-

tures a heaping bowlof saimin swimmingin your choice oforiginal broth or hotand spicy broth (foran additional cost)with three oysters,lightly breaded inpanko and deep-fried. Wun tun also

accompanies the dish, aswell as a medley of vegeta-bles and garnishes, includ-ing Chinese cabbage, greenonion, luncheon meat, charsiu and sliced egg.

“People seem to reallyenjoy this saimin, but whenit comes to a Shiro’s classicthat would definitely haveto be Beeg Shiro ($7.25),”

Fujimoto states.Now, believe it or not,

saimin is not a part of thisrestaurant original, insteadFujimoto describes BeegShiro as a triple-deckersandwich. Hope you’rehungry!

“Beeg Shiro is servedwith three buns, slices of teribeef, char siu, grilled onions,lettuce and tomato, and aside of fries. Throughout theyears it’s still maintained itspopularity.”

Shiro’s Saimin Haven islocated in Ewa Beach,Waimalu and Waipahu.Planning a party or just inthe mood for some tastysaimin? Shiro’s and itsfriendly staff can cater to allyour needs, as personalizedcatering also is available.

chewonthisfoodiefare

Shabu shabu delights all palates.

Shrimp Tempura ($4.50 for a side order) Photo courtesy of Hanaki

A wide array of vegetables makes for a nutritious meal.

Shiro’s Saimin Haven

Where: Waimalu Shopping Center98-020 Kamehameha Hwy.

Call: 488.8824

Hours: Sunday–Thursday,7 a.m.–10:30 p.m., Friday–Saturday, 7 a.m.–11:30 p.m.

Set sights on Shiro’s

Oyster Saimin ($9.35) Beeg Shiro ($7.25) | Leah Friel photos

Manager Bryce Fujimoto and server Rosario Hazlewood

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Atlantis Seafood & Steak2284 Kalakaua Avenue922-6868

4 Kings Kitchen2671 S. King St.951-5464

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 Marketplace988-4310

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

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

Eggs n’ Things343 Saratoga Road923-EGGS (3447)

Waikiki Beach Eggspress2464 Kalakaua Ave(Ashton Waikiki Circle)926-EGGS (3447)

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


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2895 Kalakaua Ave. • 923-6552 • www.michelshawaii.com

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

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2710 South King St.www.fukuyadeli.com

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946-2073

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WAIMALU98-020 Kam Hwy.488-8824

WAIPAHU94-256 Waipahu Depot St.

676-2088

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

689-0999www.shirossaimin.com

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Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square by Times Supermarket

524-1628

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

Koko CafeHale Koa Hotel, 2055 Kalia Road955-0555Call for eligibility details.949-4321

Kissaten88 Piikoi St.593-1200

Anytime CafeMarket City Shopping Center2919 Kapiolani Blvd735-3888

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CHINESEAina Haina Chop SueyAina Haina Shopping Center820 W. Hind Dr.373-1303 or 373-4632

Canton Seafood Restaurant923 Keeaumoku St.955-3388

Camellia Buffet930 McCully St.951-0511/0611

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Makittii2380 Kuhio Ave.923-2260

Makino ChayaWestridge Mall 486-5100

Hee Hing Restaurant 449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Ave.738-8666

Golden Palace SeafoodRestaurant111 N. King St.521-8268

Golden Duck4230 Waialae Ave., Kahala737-7188

1221 S. King St.597-8088

Chinese Restaurant East HonoluluON ON at McCully Aina Haina Chop Suey

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10% OFF10% OFFENTIRE FOOD PURCHASEexcluding alcohol. Offer valid at Waikiki Location w/ coupon. Exp. 2/2/12

$1 OFFAny Breadpurchases over $4

Must present coupon • exp. 2/2/12

DAILY BREAD SPECIALSTUESDAY Rustic Kalamata Olive Bread

WEDNESDAY Sundried Tomato Cheesebread

THURSDAY Foccacia Derecco

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988-43102752 Woodlawn Dr. • Manoa Marketplace

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

801 Dillingham Blvd.(next to Costco Iwilei)

Honolulu Hawaii 96817

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

Waipahu, Hawaii 96797

Cuisine of the Philippines

www.maxschicken.com 951-MAXS (6297)See our Website for Menu

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Restaurant price: Spaghetti & Chicken Plate $6.99, Oxtail Style Turkey Neck Soup $6.29. Offer valid 1/2/12 - 2/5/12. Prices slightly higher at Kahului. Offer not valid with any other promotional offers/discount cards. Other restrictions may apply, see stores for details.

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3106 Monsarrat Ave. • Honolulu, HI 96815 • Ph: (808) 737-0080 • Fax (808) 735-0800

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Maple Garden/Yen King909 Isenberg St.941-6641

WHERE TO DINEFAMILY DINING

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

Waimalu Chop SueyWaimalu Shopping Center98-020 Kam Hwy.488-1616

On On at McCully1110 McCully St.946-8833

ON ONat McCully

Little Villlage Noodle House1113 Smith St.545-3008

Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant Ala Moana Shopping Center1450 Ala Moana Blvd. 4th Floor - Ho’okipa Terrace947-8818

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

Ert’s Grill99-08 Kauhale St., Aiea488-8898

Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant5724 Kalanianaole Hwy.377-5566

Henry Loui’s2850 Paa St.833-3728

Mandalay (The)1055 Alakea St.525-8585

Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square524-1628

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’sFavorite Local Style

Saimin Served in a HotHomemade Soup”

2746 Kaimuki Ave

732-1656ACROSS KAIMUKI H.S.

SEKIYA’S RESTAURANT& DELICATESSEN

Serving Hawaii for 75 Years!


per person (4 people min)

• Chicken Salad w/ Oriental Dressing• 4 Types of Dim Sum (BBQ Pork Bun,

Nori Spring Roll, Pork Hash, SeafoodDumpling)

• Beef & Broccoli • Kalua Short Ribs• Stir-Fried Assorted Vegetable• Seafood Fried Noodle• DESSERT- Mango Pudding

• Duck Salad w/ Oriental Dressing• Shrimp & Scallop Wrapped in Bacon• Live Dungeness Crab - Country Style• Honey Glazed Walnut Shrimp• Roasted Peking Duck• Sautéed Seasonal Vegetable• Chef So’s House Fried Rice• DESSERT- Mango Pudding

DINNER $24.95per person (10 people min)

LUNCH $10.95

Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa • Street Level • 2424 Kalakaua Ave., Ewa Tower • 971-1818www.seafoodvillagehawaii.com • Ask About Our Kama‘Aina Special Discount * $3 Self Park Validation

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IHOPWaikiki - 1850 Ala Moana Blvd 949-4467

Waikiki - Kuhio & Lewers921-2400

Pearl City - Times Sq. SC486-4467

Kaneohe - Windward Mall 235-4467

Hilo - Prince Kuhio Plaza959-2600

WHERE TO DINE

Kit N Kitchen1010 University Avenue942-7622

Kenny’s Express Hawaiian BBQ2nd Floor, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center922-9333

Shiro’s Saimin HavenWaimalu 98-020 Kam Hwy. 488-8824Waipahu 94-256 Waipahu Depot St. 676-2088Ewa Beach Shp. Ctr. 91-919 Fort Weaver Rd.689-0999

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

Pagoda1525 Rycroft St.948-8356

JJ Bistro & French Pastry3447 Waialae Ave.739-0993

Restaurant Epic 1131 Nuuanu Ave.587-7877

Rainbow Drive Inn3308 Kanaina Ave.737-0177

Le Cacao Bistro3441 Waialae Ave.626-5368

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

WAIMALU 485-8883

98-1277 Kaahumanu St.(across from Safeway)

www.paesanohawai i .com

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2752 Woodlawn Drive

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951-78782700 S. King St. (near 7-11 at King St./University) M-Th 4pm-12am | F-Sun 4pm-1am

98-150 Kaonohi St. • Tel: 486-5100

*Menu and prices subject to change.

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KAMA‘AINA SPECIAL!

20% OFFLUNCH & DINNER

BIRTHDAY SPECIAL!FREE BIRTHDAY MEAL FOR ANY AGEWith Family & Group LUNCH & DINNER 20% OFFMust have minimum party of 4. One Birthday coupon per party of 4. Coupon validon actual birthday, ID required. Not combinable with other discounts. Discounts offregular adult price. No online or photo-copied coupons. Must purchase beverage. Expires 2/3/12

*Menu and prices subject to change.

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NOW AVAILABLE!at both locations

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• Crispy Gau Gee-10 pcs• Chinese Chicken Salad• Oyster Sauce Chicken

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$599each

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4230 Waialae Ave.737-7188 • 737-7288Open daily 10am-9pm

Available for lunch & dinner at Kahala location only

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

Maple Garden /Yen King909 Isenberg Street • 941-6641www.MapleGardenHawaii.com

Lunch $11.95Kids $7.50 (Ages 5–12)

Dinner $14.95Kids $9.00 (Ages 5–12)

Reservations Recommended*Free parking available at First Hawaiian Bank

BuffetSpecialsBuffet

Specials

$75ala carte menu not available.

3660 Waialae Ave. • 737-1177www.3660.com

O N T H E R I S E

VALENTINE’S DAYFebruary 14 5:30 – 8:30

Garlic Scallion Shrimp ORShort Rib Tortellini

Spinach Salad

Fire Roasted Beef Tenderloin,Truffled Mushroom Sauce OR

Grilled Fresh Catch,Blue Crab & Kahuku Corn

Chocolate Raspberry Torte

Early BirdSpecial Only

Sauteed Mahi withLobster Sauce

Steak & ShrimpChicken Alfredo Pasta

Call 922-6868for Reservations & Information

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

Lunch 11am - 4pmDinner 5pm - 10pm

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

www.atlantisseafoodsteak.com

$12.95Seafood w/ Tofu Soup

3 Lobsters w/ Ginger & OnionsWhole Crispy Chicken

Beef w/ Young Ginger & PineappleSteamed Fish Fillet w/ Ginger

Salt & Pepper ShrimpChoy Sum w/ Meat Sauce

Garlic w/ Shrimp Fried RiceDessert

377-5555 or 377-5566Lungfunghawaii.com • Open Daily 11am-9pm5724 Kalanianaole Hwy • Niu Valley Shopping Ctr.LOTS OF FREE PARKING

FREE LOBSTERwith purchase of

(4) orders from Special

Open Menu

Chinese New Year Special$178 Dine-in or take-out

For 10 People

Outrigger Reef on the Beach • 2169 Kalia Road •

923–2277Valet parking available

BEACH FRONT DINING

Celebrate Valentine’s Week

at the Ocean House

call for reservations today!

3579 Waialae Avenue737-8820

Also Available Curry & SteakMonday-Sunday 10:30am-2:30pm, 5pm–10pm

High Qualityat Affordable Prices!

CHIRASHISPECIAL14.95CHIRASHISPECIAL14.95

WHERE TO DINE

GREEK

The Fat Greek3040 Waialae Ave. 734-0404Ala Moana Makai Market 949-2120

Greek MarinaKoko Marina Shopping Center7192 Kalanianaole Hwy.396-8441

Top of WaikikiWaikiki Business Plaza2270 Kalakaua Ave. 923-3877

Stage Restaurant1250 Kapiolani Blvd.237-5429

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

Hy’s Steak House2440 Kuhio Ave.922-5555

Il LupinoRoyal Hawaiian Center922-3400

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

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

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

FINE DINING

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

FILIPINO

Fat Greek Waikiki1831 Ala Moana Blvd941-3444

Wailana Coffee House1860 Ala Moana Blvd.955-1764

Zippy’sCall the one nearest you

• Shrimp Won Ton

• Seafood Soup

• Lobster with Garlic & Butter

• Fish Filet with Vegetables

• Golden Seafood Fried Rice

• Mango Mochi

$65 per couple

Jade Dynasty’s SpecialValentine’s Menu

Ala Moana Center 947-8818


946-6388 • 597-8880 ALA MOANA CENTER WWW.PANYAGROUP.COM Like us on Facebook

Go to facebook.com/panyahawaii and name our new cake.Winner will receive a $50 Panya Bakery gift card.

841-0931Kam Shopping Center

Open 6am Daily

$1.79Bottomless COFFEE

FREE 2 side Pancakeswith order of any breakfast entrée

BREAKFAST SPECIAL

Your choice of syrups:Sugar Free MapleMaple • Coconut

Strawberry – NEW!Blueberry – NEW!

(excluding entrées From the Griddle)Offer Valid 6am – noon thru 3/31/12

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

Includes: Scoop Rice, Miso Soup,Tea,Tofu,Gyoza,Green Salad or Tsukemono

$10.95

HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR2 pc. Shrimp Tempura

2 pc. Vegetable Tempura& Miso Butterfish

Steamed Seabass

Fresh Local Opakapaka

Steamed with Ginger,Onions and Mushrooms

$9.95 $16.95

Voted Best Thai in Hawaii

Walking distance from all Waikiki Hotels

SERVING HAWAII SINCE 1977...

tel. 951-9355tel. 951-9355

THAI CUISINETHAI CUISINE

15% OFF Take OutCoupon required. Not combinablewith other offers. Expires 2/3/12

2028 Kuhio Avenue Dinner 4:30pm - Closing

www.keosthaicuisine.com

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor

restaurantsuntory.com922-5511

RESTAURANT

SUNTORY

WHERE TO DINE

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

Kobe Japanese Steak House1841 Ala Moana Blvd.941-4444

Hinone Mizunone1345 South King St.942-4848

Hifumi Japanese RestaurantChinese Cultural Plaza536-3035

JAPANESE

Z PizzaWard Centre Auahi St. Shops596-0066

Kailua 151 Hekili St.230-8400

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

IchirikiAiea 98-150 Kaonohi St.484-2222

Honolulu 510 Piikoi St.589-2299

ITALIAN

Curry KingWard Warehouse1050 Ala Moana Blvd. #1400591-8855

Romanos Macaroni GrillAla Moana CenterHookipa Terrace356-8300

Happy Valley Pasta & Pizza3106 Monsarrat Ave.737-0080

Genki SushiStadium Market Place 488-9202Aina Haina 373-4033Ala Moana 942-9102Ewa Town Center 683-1003Kaneohe 247-9595Kapahulu 735-7700Kapolei Commons 674-4227Waikele Center 678-3180Waiau 485-0227Ward Center 591-5600Kukui Grove 808-632-2450Maui Mall 808-873-7776Lahaina 808-661-0333Kona 808-327-6776

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

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

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wagyu new york strip, 14 ouncesThis Australian, kobe-style beef is masterfully grilled

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Kukui Grove808-632-2450Maui Mall808-873-7776Lahaina808-661-0333Kona 808-327-6776

AIEA • 484-222298-150 Kaonohi St.

HONOLULU • 589-2299510 Piikoi St.

TWO GREAT LOCATIONS!

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WHERE TO DINE

Choi’s Garden

1303 Rycroft St., Honolulu. HI596-7555

Tanaka of TokyoEast, in King’s Village 922-4233

Central, in Waikiki Shopping Plaza922-4702

West, in Ala Moana Cntr-Hookipa Terrace945-3443

KOREAN

Sushi King2700 S. King St.947-2836

Sushi Ichiban3579 Waialae Ave.737-8820

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 Street947-5411

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

Makino Chaya98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

Sushi Izakaya2065 S. Beretania St946-7466

Sakura Terrace Japanese Cafe1240 South King Street 591-1181 Choon Chun Chicken

1649 Kalakaua Ave.447-4492

COURSE MEAL4

3447 Waialae Avenue 739-0993JJFRENCHPASTRY.COM

3441 Waialae Ave.626-5368

$26.70 & upper personNow Taking Reservations

SPECIALValentine SOUP OF THE DAY

CHOICE OF APPET IZERKataifi Shrimp Salad • Baked Lobster Avocado • Escargot • Crab Rangoon

CHOICE OF ONE ENTREEFisherman Pie • Baked Cornish Hen

• Baked Salmon Asian Classic • Cheese Ravioli w/Lobster(*$5 for Lamb Wellington)

STRAWBERRY DIPPED CHOCOLATE $24/DOZ.

Plate Lunch Special

Includes:Furikake Chicken KatsuMacaroni SaladChow Funn or 2 Nori Musubi

only$5.00

with this ad1351 Nuuanu Ave • m-f 5a-1p / sat 5:30a-2p / sun 7a-1pLimit 2 per person. No substitution. Exp. 2/29/12 • nuuanuokazuya.com

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533-6169


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––––––––––––––––Entrée––––––––––––––Chef Chai’s Signature Thai Style Oxtail Soup and Steamed RiceORGrilled Fresh Local Fish with Curry Sauce and Wakana Sobawith a glass of Au Bon Climat Pinor Noir $40 per person

for D inner$15 per person

for Wines

FREE VALET PARKING • www.chefchai.com • 585-0011Aloha Tower Marketplace

Kataifi and Mac Nut Crusted Black Tiger Prawn Saladwith a glass of Esser Chardonnay

5 – Course Dinner $40

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• CONVENIENT PARKING

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KOREAN CUISINE• LUNCH $16.95 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM• DINNER $24.95 2:30 PM -10 PM

KAL BI, SIRLOIN, CHICKEN,SASHIMI, SPICY PORK

“House of Gau Gee”Waimalu Shopping Center

98-020 Kam Hwy • 488-1616

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Full Service Catering & Event Planning

SAKURA TERRACE JAPANESE CAFE1240 South King Street | 591-1181 | www.sakuraterrace.com

Mon–Sat 11am–2:30pm & 5pm–10pm • Sun 4:30pm –9:30pm

www.themandalayhawaii.com1055 Alakea St. • 525-8585

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

$288 for table of 10

Excluding all coupons & other discounts. Dine in only.

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 10:30am - 9pm

Mandalay Delight Salad • Mixed Seafood w/Fish Maw Soup • Sauteed Fresh

Lobster w/Ginger Onion • Lawhon Jai • Deep Fried Oyster • Peking Duck with Bun • House Special

Fried Rice • Crab Meat E Mein • Mango Pudding

Valentine’s DaySpecial

Ala Moana Center • Mall Level (Mountain side, next to Shirokiya)

941- 6161

WHERE TO DINE

Pho My Lien98-150 Kaonohi St.488-4900

VIETNAMESE

Bangkok Chef1627 Nuuanu Ave. • 585-88392955 E. Manoa Rd. • 988-0212900 N. Nimitz Hwy. • 536-8570

THAI

3660 on the Rise 3660 Waialae Ave.737-1177

PACIFIC RIM

SHABU SHABUHanaki RestaurantManoa Marketplace2756 Woodlawn Drive988-1551

Keo’s Thai Cuisine2028 Kuhio Ave.951-9355

Fukuya Delicatessen & Catering2710 S. King St.946-2073

OKAZUYA

Shabu Shabu King2700 S King St.951-7878

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

Saigon Pearl1430 Kona St., #101955-7888

MEXICAN

Yakiniku Million626 Sheridan St.596-0799

El Charro Mexicano Aiea Restaurant99-115 Aiea Heights Drive 488-9727

Nuuanu Okazuya1351 Nuuanu Ave.533-6169


Looking for a family-friendly restaurantwith a homey

atmosphere, serving upsome of Hawaii’s mostsought-out local favorites?Check out the recentlyopened Ert’s Grill, locatedin Aiea Town Square.

The eatery, which openedlast August, is co-owned byStephen (Steve) Ichiokaand Clyde Higa, who high-light its originality.

“The main thing that weemphasize is the way wecook and serve is with loveor aloha,” Ichioka says.“Everything is homemade.This restaurant is namedfor my brother Robert, whopassed away in 2010 … heused to tell everybody, ‘Mybrother can cook.’”

Prior to opening Ert’sGrill, Ichioka and Higawere partners along withsome other individuals inBlazin’ Steaks. Openingtheir own restaurant was anaccomplishment, in asense, as being a part ofBlazin’ Steaks “fueled thefire” to start their own com-pany.

“It (being partners inBlazin Steaks) was a smalltaste of what we could do,so after that, we opened upthis place,” Ichioka says.

At Ert’s Grill, customerscan choose between break-fast entrées (meat choicesinclude bacon, Spam,Portuguese sausage, Viennasausage and hot dog), sand-wiches and plate lunches(served with two scoops of

white or brown rice and achoice of corn, macaronisalad or tossed salad).When it comes to theeatery’s signature dishes,Ichioka says the most pop-ular would be HomemadeHamburger Steak ($5 mini;$7.50 regular), in which thepatties are homemade.Smoked Meat with Onions($8), currently a Fridayspecial, also is popular.

Another highly requestedentrée at Ert’s Grill is Eric’sHomemade Chili ($4 forbowl, $7.50 for Chili withHot Dog, $7 for Loco ChiliMoco), named for Ichioka’snephew, Eric.

“Eric helped me make it(the chili) so he got credit,”Ichioka says with a laugh.“Our chili is differentbecause we put bacon andsausage in it.”

One of the eatery’snewest items, Keiki SportsPack ($3.25) — featuring ascoop of rice, hot dogs andteriyaki chicken — isbecoming a favorite, asnumerous customers haveordered it ever since it wasintroduced about threeweeks ago.

“It’s pretty recent; theteriyaki chicken can be sub-stituted for any meat wehave on the menu,” addsIchioka.

Ert’s Grill is not only afavorite because of its platelunch selections, but alsobecause it serves breakfastall day.

“Ert’s Big Breakfast

($7.50) — three eggs, twoscoops of rice and two meatchoices — is really popular,as is the Steak & Eggs($7),” says Higa.

“Our steak is popularbecause we always use agood cut of meat,” addsIchioka. “Our BreakfastBento ($6.75) is really pop-ular. It has steak, two eggs,two scoops of rice withfurikake and a hot dog.”

Specials change daily atErt’s Grill, featuring dishessuch as Smoked Meat withOnions. The eatery origi-nally featured four specialsa day, but has since reducedthe number of specials totwo entrées.

“Every day we try tomake something new, like astir fry, chicken dish orsalad,” Ichioka says. “Wewant to have somethingthat we consider original.We almost always havehomemade baked goods,too.”

In the near future,upcoming changes for theeatery include lookinginto an Ert’s Grill lunchwagon and introducing anew menu, to whichfavorites like the SmokedMeat with Onions will beadded, as well as addition-al chicken and fish items.Ichioka also notes thatErt’s Grill has been doingfundraisers for differentsports teams, in whichselect menu items, such asBreakfast Bento, are soldfor lower prices.


orderoftheday

Hamburger Steak ($7.50)

Steak and Shrimp ($12)

Chili with Hot Dog ($7.50)

Smoked Meat with Onions ($8)

ERT’S GRILLWhere: 98-012 Kauhale St. #B10, Aiea • Call: 488.8898 • Hours: Sunday-Monday,

10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. (lunch only), Tuesday-Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. (lunch and dinner)

Ert's co-owner and chef Stephen Ichioka

Story by Kelli Shiroma | Photos by Nathalie Walker

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