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The Kahala’s general manager RoseannGrippo, executive chef WayneHirabayashi and Hoku’s manager DanteCamara celebrate in style with JuliaChild-inspired French cuisine.
It’s bon appetit! time at TheKahala Hotel & Resort, which willsoon toast America’s favoritechef, Julia Child, through a seriesof culinary events.See Page 4 | Nathalie Walker photo
Blue Hawaii Sushi on a roll with top choice items | 6Beefin’ it up with curry at Shabu Shabu House | 10
Just forJulia
AN EDITION OF
To be frank, this week I’m talkingwieners, as in anything and every-thing hot dogs! Things are defi-
nitely heating up this summer as every-one’s favorite “dog” in a bun takes frontand center. Regarded as one of America’ssignature foods, the basic hot dog conceptbegan in 1874 when Charles Feltman, aBrooklyn resident, began serving beefsausages in a way that was never beforeconceptualized: in the form of sandwich-es! Add to that ketchup, mustard, onions,relish, what have you, and it’s comfortfood at its purest.
However, nowadays many food estab-lishments are teaching old dogs new tricksand churning up revolutionary master-pieces featuring none other thanAmerica’s top dogs. Imagine a fusion offlavors such as kim chee, sushi rice, chiliand more all encompassing a simple hotdog. My, how times have changed!
So, this week on my quest for somedelectable dogs, I dropped in on some ofthe best Ono, You Know establishmentsthat are pushing the humble hot dog toeven greater heights.
Genki SushiReady to soak in hot
dog glory sushi style,my appetite and Iheaded straight to
Genki Sushi to take on the restaurant’sfamous Hot Dog Roll. As Hawaii’s pre-mier kaiten-style sushi establishment, andwith 14 locations in the Islands — nine onOahu, two on Maui, one on Kauai and oneon the Big Island — this first-class sushijoint caters to all of your sushi cravings.
At first glance you may wonder justhow a Redondo’s hot dog fares withsushi. Well, let me tell you, it’s definitelya hot item!
“It’s been on our menu since the begin-ning. Ever since we opened Genki Sushi,
Hot Dog Roll has been popular witheveryone, especially the kids,” says direc-tor of purchasing, David Moon.
Priced at $2.20, you can’t go wrongwith this unique sushi creation. Referredto as an inside-out-roll, Hot Dog Roll con-sists of flavorful pieces of hot dog com-bined with chunks of scrambled egg nes-tled within sushi rice, nori and sprinklesof furikake.
This Genki favorite, served in four bite-sized pieces, is a great option for those onthe go and in need of a convenient, no-nonsense meal. It’s a local take on anAmerican classic. You gotta love the dog!
Genki SushiWard Warehouse
1200 Ala Moana Blvd. # 408 (and vari-ous locations)
591.5600
Opulicious RestaurantHungry for some ono local grinds?
Well, twist on over to OpuliciousRestaurant on Coolidge Street for a one-of-a-kind dining experience completewith mouth-watering local favorites justlike mom used to make, and impressiveballoon creations that never cease to wownew and loyal patrons.
“Opulicious is the first balloon-themedrestaurant in the nation,” says owner andchef Kelli Kay Chun, who also is a skilledballoon artist at that. “The kids really taketo the balloon animals.”
And while the array of adorable balloonanimals is quite astounding, with hot dogon the brain, I couldn’t think of anything
finer than Opulicious’ famed KC WaffleDog ($3.50), which features a scrump-tious hot dog bundled inside a specialwaffle batter, which Chun explains ismade from a secret recipe. The dish isserved a la carte and is accompanied by azesty relish for dipping. Add cheese toyour KC Waffle Dog for an additional 50cents. According to Chun, this longtimelocal delight is a “blast from the past,” asKC Waffle Dog was the dish of choiceduring the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s.
Above: The editor presents Genki Sushi’sfamous Hot Dog Roll ($2.20).Right: Opulicious’ KC Waffle Dog ($3.50) (filephoto)
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The Kahala
s a premier ocean-front destinationresort, The Kahala
Hotel & Resort is the epit-ome of pristine class andgrandeur where exception-al cuisine stands at theforefront. And with thewelcoming of the summermonths, this top-notchestablishment is gearing upto celebrate the 100thbirthday anniversary ofcelebrated American chefJulia Child. Child was oneof the first women to intro-duce the French culinarytechniques taught at LeCordon Bleu to theAmerican public, throughTV emissions and manypublications. Julia Childalso received the Légion ofHonneur in 2000 and theMédaille Présidentielle dela Liberté in 2003. Themonthlong party hosted byThe Kahala will kick offAug. 1, finally windingdown Aug. 31. “In true Kahala style, weare dedicating the entiremonth of August to cele-brate Julia Child’s 100thbirthday (which is Aug.15),” says Hoku’s managerDante Camara, who col-laborated with TheKahala’s general managerRoseann Grippo to bringthis elaborate culinary
series into fruition. “TheKahala is such an amazingplace to emulate JuliaChild’s style and the mas-tery of French cooking.We’re really utilizingevery aspect of the hotel,and all of our food andbeverage outlets. We’reputting together an amaz-ing celebration.”
The Kahala’s Julia ChildTribute culinary series willinclude a gourmet Frenchdinner benefiting theJames Beard Foundation;French cooking classes anddemonstrations at theresort’s UniversitePatisserie; Julia Child’sfamous recipes featured onthe menu at Hoku’s, a spe-cial Chef’s Table GrandExperience custom five- orsix-course dinner, and somuch more. Guests andparticipants also can lookforward to ParisianPleasures specialty menuat Veranda for late-nightsnacking, and regionalFrench cuisine featuredweekly at Plumeria BeachHouse's Bounty of theSeven Seas buffet.
“We are cooking ourway through Julia Child’scookbook,” Grippo sayswith a smile. “We puttogether this incrediblemenu based on what Julia
Child has established, andwhen you look at her cook-books, such as Masteringthe Art of French Cooking,a lot of the food that we’recelebrating is from yearsbygone. We’re really rein-venting a lot of these itemssuch as Lobster Thermidor,and it’s going to be anexciting time,” she adds.
In addition, guest chefappearances and a KahalaWine and Food Festival: ACelebration of France, and aBetter with Butter high teain the Veranda as well as abreakfast brunch buffet inthe resort’s Plumeria BeachHouse will captivate all
appetites during the monthof August. Also, a la cartemenu items made fromrecipes found in Child’scookbook will be featured inthe hotel’s restaurants.
“We’re very passionateabout Julia Child,” Grippodeclares. “Keep in mind,Julia was a woman who didnot go to culinary schooluntil she was 39 years old.She attended Le CordonBleu, which is touted asone of the best culinaryschools in the world. Shegraduated at the top of herclass against all odds, asshe was the only female inher class and no one tookher seriously,” sheexplains. “It’s really ourdesire that people willcome and enjoy our tributeto this inspirationalwoman. The James Beard
Foundation Dinner is reallythe focal point during theentire celebration — it willbe like Julia’s birthdayparty.”
The James Beard
Story by Alana FolenPhotos by Nathalie Walker
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The Kahala’s general manager RoseannGrippo, executive chef WayneHirabayashi and Hoku’s manager DanteCamara celebrate in style with JuliaChild-inspired French cuisine.
It’s bon appetit! time at theKahala Hotel & Resort, which willsoon toast America’s favoritechef, Julia Child, through a seriesof culinary events.See Page 4 | Nathalie Walker photo
Blue Hawaii Sushi on a roll with top choice items | 6Beefin’ it up with curry at Shabu Shabu House | 10
Just forJulia
AN EDITION OF
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Foundation Dinner is setfor Aug. 12 from 5:30 to 10p.m. in The Kahala’s MaileBallroom. The JamesBeard Foundation wasfounded in 1986 to cele-brate and cultivateAmerica’s diverse culinaryheritage and cuisine.According to Grippo, thisexquisite dinner (early birdreservations before July 1,$275 per person; reserva-tions after July 1 $325 perperson), will showcase thedivine masterpieces ofHawaii’s regional chefs,including the hotel’s ownTeam Kahala comprised ofexecutive chef WayneHirabayashi and pastry chefMichael Moorhouse. Otherlocal celebrity chefs beingfeatured are Warren Uchida,Colin Hazama, Ryan Looand Patrick Okubo.
“We have an amazingpool of talent, and anotherspecial guest for theevening will be MitchellDavis, Ph.D., executivevice president of the JamesBeard Foundation in NewYork City. We’re delightedto have him here,” Camaraexplains.
“Working with theJames Beard Foundationand giving back to thecommunity is so impor-tant. Food is love in everyaspect, and we’re engaginglocal purveyors and they’retruly taking the spotlight,”Grippo adds. “Allowingthese amazing chefs tohave this opportunity to bea part of this celebration istruly magic in the islands,
and it speaks volumes as towhere we’re going as aculinary society.”
As for Hirabayashi, hebelieves Child helped pavethe way for many aspiringchefs, including himself.
“Julia Child reallybrought French cuisineinto the homes of America.She made it look so simpleand made people realizethat it wasn’t impossible tocreate. Julia loved butterand cream so, of course,that’s emphasized in thecuisine,” he says, noting ahandful of hearty JuliaChild-inspired dishes suchas French Onion Soup,Boeuf Bourguignon,Pommes Frites, WafflePotatoes, PommeParisienne, RaspberryCharlotte, PommeLyonnaise, Gratin andPotato Tarte, whichpatrons can expect tofeast on all month long.
“Julia Child taught usabout the passion of mixingingredients and that every-one has a cooking style alltheir own,” Grippo shares.“The one thing that Ithought was always greatabout Julia was that shenever gave up — shecrossed boundaries andwent on to become one ofthe best chefs that we willever know in our lifetime.”
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Training/education 40 years of restaurant experience
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Who or what inspires you as a chefand owner? My biggest inspiration isthe cuisine itself. We aim to offer ourcustomers really good, Hong Kong-styleChinese food. With our family-styleestablishment, we love to see our cus-tomers come in with their family andfriends to try some authentic cuisine. Iam happy to give them that experience.
If you could serve food to a celebrity,who would it be and why? What dishwould you serve? If I could serve ameal to any celebrity, it would have tobe Jeremy Lin because I love to watchbasketball and I really admire his awe-some skills. I would serve him some ofour highest-quality seafood, includingmy specialty Cold Combination Platter,Live Lobster, Crab and Fish Maw soup.
What is your favorite dish on themenu? It is really hard to choose justone, because we have so many dishes tochoose from between our lunch and din-ner buffets as well as our signature fam-ily-style dishes. If I had to choose,though, my No. 1 dish would be our
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Honey Walnut Shrimp. It is my favoritebecause we use fresh fruits to mix with themayonnaise for the sauce, which gives ourversion of this traditional dish somethingspecial. It just melts in your mouth when itcomes out to the table and it’s one of ourmost popular menu items.
Is there a dish that you create that’snot on your menu, but available uponrequest? Some of our regular customersoften request our Deep Fried Mochi Duckeven though it is not on the menu. Theduck is de-boned and stuffed with friedmochi rice to give it a delicious flavor.
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With Paesano’s popularManoa restaurantundergoing renova-
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Upon arrival you may want totry Homemade Cold Antipasto($10.90), especially if you aredining with friends. The freshsalad is made with romaine let-tuce, roasted bell peppers, car-rots, olives, homemade sweetand sour pickles, salami, pro-sciutto, anchovies, Fontinellacheese and topped with an oliveoil vinaigrette. The sweet pep-pers and carrots balance out theflavors of the salami, prosciuttoand anchovies, and the dressingis bright, slightly sweet andtangy. You can try eating thismassive plate yourself or shareit to save room for Fresh ClamHamakua ($13.90).
The clam dish isn’t on themenu, but feel free to order it.
Fresh clams are sauteed in gar-lic, Hamakua mushrooms, chiliflakes and a white wine buttersauce. The flavor is just awe-some as each bite is soft, sweetand salty with a fresh hint of cit-rus. That pool of butter sauce onthe bottom of the plate serves asa delicious dipping destinationfor the homemade bread that isbaked each morning and deliv-ered hot, flaky with a soft, but-tery interior.
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When you first hear thename of KapahuluAvenue’s newest
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Whether you are nestled intoone of the restaurant’s intimatecorners, sitting on the breezylanai or enjoying the private din-ing room, you’ll finally touchdown in France the second youtaste its authentic cuisine.
“We’ve had people come inand say they actually feel likethey’re in France,” says generalmanager Jon Bransford.
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supposed to be spicy!” she says with alaugh. And the heat-enthusiast will
put some extra spice into any orderupon request.
Adding quality to flavor, thedish is made with Kobe-styleWashugyu beef and rib eye,which lend to its supremelyrich character. To complementthe high-quality meat, it alsofeatures an array of vegetablessuch as mushrooms, onion, cel-
ery and carrots. Enjoy rice andfukujin zuke (pickled radish) on
the side as you spice up your after-noon.And don’t forget to order an Ice
Coffee ($3.50) to go — it will give you
the energy you need to finish up the day.This strong blend of French-roasted cof-fee is sweetened with your choice ofFrench vanilla, hazelnut or regular cream,as well as homemade liquid sugar.
The next time you are looking for ameal on the go, no worry, beef curry, justhead to Shabu Shabu House.
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SHABU SHABUHOUSE
WHERE 1221 Kapiolani Blvd.,Honolulu
CALL 597.1655
HOURS Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (Lunch, last seat-ing 1:30 p.m.) 5-10 p.m. (Dinner,last seating 9:30 p.m.)Sunday, 5-10 p.m. (Dinner, lastseating 9:30 p.m.)
NOTES Validated parking available.
WEBSITEshabushabuhousehonolulu.com
1 Ice Coffee ($3.50)2 Servers Dianarose Ricapor andSylvia Marie Duhaylongsod withKobe Curry and Ice Coffee3 Kobe Curry ($7.95)
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Sometimes to enjoy a goodthing you’re going to haveto get a little dirty. A
hands-on experience, SamChoy’s Breakfast, Lunch & Crabfeatures its Onolicious Rack ofRibs ($29.95). Please do not letyour eyes become bigger thenyour stomach, unless, of course,you think you can take down 2pounds of Sam’s char-siu glazedribs. If you cannot finish it, I’msure someone at your table maywant to try a rib or two . . . orthree. One word used to describethis dish by general managerJeffrey Gaspar: “Big!”
“Sam is known for large por-
tions and that’s what this is. Thatis Chef Sam right in front ofyou,” adds Gaspar.
Topping off the tenderly pre-pared ribs is the char-siu glaze,which combines hoisin sauce-with honey, shoyu, brown sugarand whatever seasonings thatmay be tempting Sam and hischefs on that particular day. And
if the ribs aren’t enough, you’llalso receive sauteed vegetablesand your choice of starch, suchas Sam’s Kapakahi MashedPotatoes, creamy mashed pota-toes with garlic, corn andspinach.
In celebration of the restau-rant’s 15th anniversary, SamChoy’s is hosting a benefit June25 from 6 to 9 p.m. Priced at$100 ($60 tax-deductible), enjoyan evening of food, drink andentertainment with proceedsbenefitting Ronald McDonaldHouse Charities of Hawaii, withwhich Sam Choy’s has partneredfor the past 15 years.
Entertainment will be providedby Hawaiian music artists TahitiRey and Jason Alan, Mailani andDr. Trey and Lehua KalimaShaun Pimental. Reserve yourticket by calling RonaldMcDonald House Charites ofHawaii at 973.5683 ext. 240.
SAM CHOY’SBREAKFAST,LUNCH & CRAB
WHERE580 N. Nimitz Hwy.,Honolulu
CALL545.7979
HOURSMonday-Thursday7 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-9 p.m.
Friday7 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-10 p.m.
Saturday8 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5-10 p.m.
Sunday 8 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5-9 p.m.
Onolicious Rack of Ribs($29.95)
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It’s easy, it’s healthy andyou’ll feel great afterwards.
That’s another way of sayingyou should check out the shabu-shabu at Hanaki Restaurant.
It’s just a short, pleasant driveinto Manoa Valley, and thereyou’ll find Hanaki where it’sbeen for years at the back ofManoa Marketplace. But inside,the owners and managementhave committed to a healthierway for families and friends toenjoy a meal together. For threeyears now, the restaurant hasstayed on the lean and green sidewith meals self-cooked in a com-
munal soup at each table, but itdoesn’t skimp on the ingredients.
“It’s healthy but filling, decep-tively filling,” admits MarkMitsuyoshi, who has workedhere for 12 years and remainsslim. “Plus, you have the flavorfrom the soup in the food, andyou can choose a different brothand a different meat each time,so it never gets old.”
Different choices, yes indeed.Choice No. 1 would be, whichsoup base do you want to startwith? There’s konbu, miso,curry, seafood, spicy, beef andsukiyaki, all priced at $5, andhealthy herb soup for $9. Then
the restaurant offers about 35types of meat or fish to cooktableside in your selected brothand 40 kinds of vegetables(almost all Hawaii-grown) — allpackaged fresh in colorful bowlson chilled shelves, with pricesranging from $2.50 to $4.50,except for crab and butterfish.Several dipping sauces and fla-vored garnishes such as gingerand green onions complete thearray of items. Rice and hot teacost $1.50 each.
Among the intriguing selec-tions: six kinds of mushrooms,stuffed shiitake, squid balls,udon, butterfish bones, lamb,
HANAKI RESTAURANTMANOA MARKETPLACE2756 WOODLAWN DRIVE, HONOLULU
988.1551
11:30 A.M.–2:30 P.M. AND 5–9:30 P.M. WEDNESDAY–MONDAY; CLOSED ON TUESDAYS
FREE PARKING AVAILABLE
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Redondo’s arabiki hot dogs,salmon, prime rib, instant ramen,lobster balls, steamed cabbagerolls, ika fishcake, sponge tofu(“fills with flavor”).
While a few locals still come inthinking it’s a buffet operation,Mitsuyoshi says the restauranthas gained many converts fromthat group, and some havebecome regular fans of shabu-shabu. One gentleman fullyembraced the concept, he recalls.“He grabbed everything and hadfun creating a giant miso ramen!”
For adults who get possessiveabout their favorite morsel as itsimmers and floats around in the
electric pot, Mitsuyoshi suggeststhey put it on a skewer to “claim”it, or cradle it in a slotted spoon,both of which are available nearby.
Children also jump into thesoup, so to speak, without evenrealizing they are consuminggreen things that are good forthem. “The kids get a fully bal-anced meal, and it’s kind of funfor them to choose an item andcook it themselves,” Mitsuyoshisays. “Of course, some of themalso head straight for the hot dogbowls and the shave ice.”
Shave ice? Yes, every shabu-shabu customer can help them-selves to as much shave ice as
they want — with several flavorchoices, of course — at no extracharge. A good way to top awarm meal. Still other temptingdesserts can be had for $1.50each. Sweet treats on displayrecently were Mocha ChinoDeelite with 100 percent Konacoffee, chocolate and an Oreocrust; Banana Crunch withpeanut butter, chocolatemacadamia nuts and Oreo crust;Mauna Kea Deelite with haupia,fudge, coconut, mac nuts, Dutchchocolate and Oreo crust;Melona ice cream bars; and thenewest dessert, Green Tea piewith azuki beans, vanilla and
honey graham crust.Another choice: You can
choose not to cook your own. Hanaki offers ample ramen
bowls of all kinds from its ownkitchen ($11.95 or $12.95), as wellas donburi bowls ($11.95) andcombination plates of two ($9.95)or three entrees ($12.95) servedwith rice and miso soup. Thechoices listed here also can comeas side orders of $4.50 each:shrimp tempura, fried fish katsu,chicken kara age, tako yaki, home-made gau gee, deep-fried oysters,teriyaki chicken, vegetable tempu-ra, grilled butterfish bones, teriyakitofu and misoyaki butterfish.
Now for one final lesson onthis culinary tour. The termshabu-shabu apparently wasinspired by the swish-swishsound of cooking the meat in thepot. The name Hanaki means“precious flower.” So far, theyhave not put flowers on the menu— but some blossoms are edible,and they might taste great float-ing in a sukiyaki soup base anddipped in the house secret sauce.
Hanaki Restaurant is openfrom 11:30 to 2:30 p.m. and 5 to9:30 p.m. every day but Tuesdayat 2756 Woodlawn Drive. Forreservations or catering informa-tion, call 988.1551.
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Tempt yourpalate withPlaza Cafe’shefty feast
By Caitlin Basilio
Take a dive into a delicious seafooddining experience at Plaza Cafe.Hidden along Nimitz Highway is a
seafood buffet that has been servingkamaaina, short-term hotel guests andmilitary families since the 1970s, and iswaiting to be indulged in every weekend.During the week, Plaza Cafe serves food ala carte, but when the weekend rollsaround, out comes the buffet. This all-you-can-eat event is from 5 to 9 p.m.every Friday and Saturday, and featureslocal seafood favorites such as snow crablegs, poke, mussels, its fresh catch andlomi lomi salmon. This seafood buffetcosts $30.95 for adults and $16.95 forchildren (ages 4-10).
If seafood isn’t really your preference,Plaza Cafe also offers its buffet for$26.95 (without crab legs) and servesother popular dishes such as kalua pork,island-style chicken and a pasta and saladbar. After a good meal, you can’t forgetthe best part — dessert. This weekendbuffet tops off its meals with signaturebread pudding, a soft-serve station andother assorted desserts.
“We are a generational restaurant and wehave a lot of loyal customers, but we wouldreally like to start attracting youngercrowds,” says manager Rudy Fao.
Other than the great food, what attractsPlaza Cafe’s loyal customers are its “lowcosts, convenient location and we validatefree parking,” Fao adds.
Plaza Cafe also is now on Facebook, so“like” its page and check out all of theyummy a la carte and buffet items now.Or just stop by one weekend to try thedelicious seafood buffet.
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PLAZA CAFE
WHERE Best Western Hotel3253 N. Nimitz Hwy., Honolulu
CALL 836.8626
HOURS Breakfast served daily 6:30 a.m. to10 a.m.; Seafood Buffet on Friday andSaturday 5 to 9 p.m.
That’sENTERTAINMENT
AT CHAI’S ISLAND BISTRO | ALOHA TOWER MARKETPLACE
Chai’s Island Bistro transcends borders and appetites with itsaward-winning Pacific Rim cuisine and renowned local enter-tainment. Located in Aloha Tower Marketplace, the restaurant
prides itself in creating feasts for the senses as Chef Chai Chaowasareedraws from a bounty of Hawaii's harvest — from land and sea. Andwhile every night of the week is an opportune time to pay a visit toChai’s Island Bistro, mark your calendar for July 2 from 7 to 9 p.m. asthe restaurant is set to host a CD release party for 10 time Na HokuHanohano award winners Na Palapalai in celebration of its sixth albumtitled Ha‘a, which features Kuana Torres Kahele and Ioane Burns,along with four new original songs.
“The only Oahu CD release party for Ha‘a will be at Chai’s IslandBistro, and it’s one of the few opportunities to see Na Palapalai per-form live in Hawaii this summer,” Chaowasaree says. “Na Palapalaihas large Japan and China tours scheduled. The first 50 reservationsfor the CD release party will receive a new Ha‘a CD,” he adds.
Call Chai's Island Bistro now to make reservations.
Na Palapalaidebuts “Ha‘a”BY ALANA FOLEN
Ioane Burns and Kuana Torres Kahele of Na Palapalai | Photo courtesy of Chai’sIsland Bistro
A seafood lover’s dream, part of the all-you-can-eat seafood buffet ($30.95 for
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And if you can’t get enough of thisenticing hot diggity dog favorite, kick itup a notch and go for KC Chili Waffle HotDog ($7.25), a special on the menu untilthe end of July.
“This is your traditional KC WaffleDog, but it’s topped with homemade chilimade from a secret recipe and a mound ofcheese,” Chun explains. “Most of therecipes here are from me and my mother.”
OK, now I really think I’ve found myway to hot dog heaven! Nothing gets bet-ter than this! Open for breakfast, lunchand dinner, everything at Opulicious isalways made fresh to order. Planning asummer barbecue on the beach?Opulicious also offers catering servicesand a plethora of takeout options that are
sure to win you points at your next partyor gathering.
Opulicious Restaurant946 Coolidge St.
943.8885
Mai Tai BarHello, summer! Really, there’s no bet-
ter way to kick off a season of fun in thesun than with a visit to the oceanfrontMai Tai Bar at The Royal Hawaiian, aLuxury Collection Resort located juststeps away from iconic Waikiki Beach.Open from 10 a.m. to midnight, Mai TaiBar boasts locally inspired specialtieswith an island flair.
And from now until July 4, I’m callingall hot dog enthusiasts to take advantage
of Dogs of the World at Mai Tai Bar. Thisspecial culinary event features the best ingourmet hot dogs, served from 2 to 4 p.m.daily, so feast away and enjoy a variety ofall-American hot dog classics with aninternational spin. The menu highlightstop dogs such as Half Pound Beef HotDog on a Brioche Bun ($20) topped withcaramelized onions and Cheddar cheeseaccompanied with a side of sea salt fries,and Portuguese Sausage on a Brioche Bun($20) topped with Ho Farms tomatoesstewed to perfection in port wine. Sea saltfries complete the dish.
Ecstatic about kim chee, I was immedi-ately drawn to Kim Chee Sausage on aBrioche Bun ($20), an electrifyingly deli-cious sausage adorned with kim chee anda Koochujang vinaigrette. Believe me,this top pick will awaken your taste buds
for sure!Lastly, the most unique dog on the
menu would have to be Patele Sausage ona Brioche Bun ($20). Exuding a PuertoRican flair, this hot dog only gets better asit’s complemented by pickled MauiOnions and chilies.
And to tame these delicious dogs, grabone of Mai Tai’s hand-crafted cocktailsmade with fresh, local fruits and juices toquench your thirst.
Mai Tai BarThe Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury
Collection Resort2259 Kalakaua Ave.
923.7311
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2 Genki’s Hot Dog Roll ($2.20)
3 Mai Tai Bar’s PortugueseSausage on a Brioche Bun ($20)
4 Mai Tai Bar’s Patele Sausage ona Brioche Bun ($20)
5 Mai Tai Bar’s Kim CheeSausage on a Brioche Bun ($20)
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As of last week, it’s officially sum-mertime, and Max’s of Manila hasyou all set for the season. If you’re
short on summer travel funds, Max’sallows you to take a food tour of thePhilippines — and you won’t even have toleave the island. Located in Waipahu andDillingham, the restaurant offers authen-tic, homestyle cuisine that will transportdiners to a classic Filipino kitchen.
“We bring (customers) the traditional,homestyle Filipino food that they grew upwith and miss,” says Max’s Dillinghamoperations manager Elizabeth Joven.“That’s the key, and I think that’s whypeople keep coming back.”
In honor of summer, Max’s recently re-launched its popular Picnic Package($26.99) option, which features a wholeMax’s Fried Chicken ($13.50 for an indi-vidual order), Pancit Canton ($8.50 for anindividual order) and Lumpiang Shanghai($7.25 for an individual order).
Not only is the Picnic Package anincredible deal, but it also highlights someof the restaurant’s most popular dishes.The chicken, for instance, is one of theall-time customer favorites and has been
one of the restaurant’s staples since itopened in the Philippines in 1945.
“It’s really just fresh chicken that hasbeen seasoned and fried,” Joven says,adding that it is made from a secret recipe.
Pancit Canton also is a customerfavorite. “We use a fresh egg noodle,”Joven says of the dish. It also comes withpork, shrimp and chicken. “The guest hasthe option if they won't want to eat meat,they can substitute it for tofu, or allshrimp, or all vegetables.”
Lumpiang Shanghai is Max’s take on a
spring roll. “We make it from scratch,”Joven says. “The sweet and sour sauce ishomemade, too. We cook our ownsauces.”
Complete with to-go boxes and areusable bag, the Picnic Package isdesigned to be enjoyed outdoors. All cus-tomers have to do is call in their order andpick it up — and they’ll have a perfectlypre-made picnic.
Another treat that is perfect for the sea-son is Halo-Halo ($5.70), which is adelightful dessert with ube ice cream thatcomes with coconut, jackfruit, beans gel-atin, flan and yam. “It's the most popularamong all of the desserts,” Joven says.
While customers are busy enjoyingtheir tasty summer treats, the chefs atMax’s of Manila are busy in the kitchenconcocting even more new dishes.Currently, the Waipahu location offersbreakfast on Sundays, and the Dillinghamlocation also is hoping to start offeringbreakfast soon. Joven estimates that thebreakfast menu could be ready by earlyfall. She explains that it would be a popu-lar homestyle Filipino breakfast that con-sists of beef, fried rice and eggs.
Contact Christina O’Connor at [email protected]
Max’s Packs Up thePerfect Summer Picnic
Max’s of Manila first began as a small cafein Manila in 1945. Although it had just afew menu items, it quickly became a hot
spot for American troops living in the city. When thecafe created its original fried chicken recipe, its popularity soon spread.Today, there are Max's restaurants throughout the Philippines and in
California. Locally, the Waipahulocation opened in 2006, followedby the Dillingham restaurant twoyears ago.
Although that little cafe hasevolved into a franchised enter-prise, it has not strayed far from itshomestyle fare.
“With all of the conveniencegoods available in the market, westill make it a point to start fromscratch,” says Max’s Dillinghamoperations manager ElizabethJoven, who first started working atMax’s corporate office in thePhilippines. “Like with our lumpia, westart ours from scratch.
“That is the trademark that Max’s hasbeen known for. It’s not just about the
business, part of it also is taking care of the priorities.” Those priorities, shesays, are serving homemade Filipino favorites.
“Pretty much everything is the same as in Manila,” Joven says. “Everythingis modeled after the Manila restaurant. We try to keep the menu as muchthe same here as it can be.”
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Luck is the theme at Lung FungChinese Restaurant, as evi-denced by its colorful dragon-
and-phoenix decor — both mythicalcreatures are said to symbolize goodfortune in Chinese lore. That’s apretty good reason for dining at thepopular eatery, which has been serv-ing customers for decades on Oahu.After all, everybody could use a bitof luck and good fortune these days.
But, for hungry non-meat eaters,there’s an even better reason to dinehere. As luck would have it, LungFung is vegetarian-friendly, accord-ing to manager Eddie Ma.
“When people order we canmake it vegetarian,” he says.Within reason, of course, as notevery dish can be modified withoutcompromising on flavor and quali-ty. But even if you don’t feel com-fortable making special requests,Lung Fung has it covered.
For example, in its Vegetables sec-tion (conveniently for vegetarians),the menu lists Salt and Pepper Tofu($9.95), a savory dish in which thetofu is deep-fried, then simply stir-fried with garlic, salt and pepper.
“It’s a very popular dish,” assuresMa. “The vegetarians like it.”
Ma adds that Lung Fung also canprepare a sweet and sour tofu dish,
if requested, andthere’s no luck involvedat all — just good cus-tomer service. It’s a signof the times that restaurantsare moving out of their comfortzones to accommodate not only reg-ulars but prospective patrons aswell, although some, like LungFung, have always put the customer
first. In any case, this is a very pos-itive trend for non-meat eaters, andone that should be encouraged andembraced.
So the next time you’re cravingChinese food, head over to theEast side and feel free to orderyour favorites just the way you likethem — meat- and fish-free — atLung Fung.
Good fortune awaits.
Contact Terri Hefner at [email protected]
Lucky at Lung Fung
oh!bytheway
Lung Fung WHERE
5724 Kalanianaole Hwy.,Honolulu
CALL377.5555
HOURSOpen daily 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
WEBSITElungfunghawaii.com
Salt and Pepper Tofu ($9.95)
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Last week, Dining Out told you thatShochan’s phone number is 255.0603and that the restaurant is open daily. Our
mistake. You can reach the eatery at 225.0603,and it offers lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.and dinner from 5-10 p.m. Wednesday throughMonday. The eatery is closed on Tuesdays.
@tablesideFive Star International Buffet
It's a five-star experience at Five StarInternational Buffet where you are taken on afirst-class culinary journey as this one-of-a-
kind establishment presents you with premierinternational cuisine. Located on the third levelof Building C at Royal Hawaiian Center inWaikiki, the restaurant offers brilliant décor andan impressive buffet line complete with lavishworks of edible art. A full bar and happy houralso are available. For hours and more informa-tion, call 380.9300.
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Sun-Thu 8am-10pm • Fri-Sat til 11pmOkazuya open daily from 8am
www.SekiyasRestaurant.com
2746 Kaimuki Ave
732-1656ACROSS KAIMUKI H.S.
SEKIYA’S RESTAURANT& DELICATESSEN
Serving Hawaii for 77 Years!
15%OFF
ANY MENU ENTREE
Must present coupon. 1 coupon per party. Cannot combine w/ other offers/discounts. Expires 6/28/12
SENIOR DISCOUNT
15% OFF Entire Menu
www.adegahi.com
Open Daily 11:30am - 10pm Lunch Buffet 11:30am - 2:30pm 1138 Smith St. (corner of Smith/Pauahi)
We Cater too! Call 566-5909
D I N I N G O U T | J U N E 2 4 - 3 0 , 2 0 1 2 | 1 9
Fukuya
Fukuya Delicatessen & Catering has made Moiliili itshome for more than 75 years, and it has providedcustomers with quick on-the-go lunches and exten-
sive catering options since its beginning. What started outas a small okazuya restaurant has become an islandfavorite and now includes items such as bentos, mochi andhomemade cookies on its menu.
During the lunch hour one day, Dining Out caught upwith Andres Albano. The Hawaii Kai resident says he vis-its Fukuya about once every two weeks.
Andres Albano: “I like the Fried Chicken ($2.40) andGobo ($1.85).
whatwe’reeatingat...
& CateringDelicatessen
FUKUYA DELICATESSENAND CATERING
WHERE 2710 S. King St., HonoluluCALL 946.2073HOURS Wednesday-Sunday, 6 a.m.-2 p.m.WEBSITE fukuyadeli.com
By Nicole Kato
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3660 Waialae Ave. • 737-1177www.3660.com
O N T H E R I S E
This month’s featured dinner
Tour de FranceIn honor of the annual cycling race,enjoy a menu featuring the foods
and wines of France
Wednesday, July 18 • 6:30 pm
Domaine de Fontsainte Rose 2011
Assorted Pate
Louis Latour Pouilly Fuisse 2010
Carpaccio of Scallop withJulienne of Leeks & Capers
Maison Roche de Bellene
Bourgogne Rouge
Vielles Vignes 2009
Fire Roasted Quail with Parmesan RisottoRed Wine Braised Leg of Lamb
Raspberry NapoleonChambord Scented Panna Cotta
$95
40% off all bottles of wine orwaived corkage fee
Ala Moana Center 947-8818
Graduation Menu• Roasted Meat Appetizer Platter
(Roasted Duck, Char Siu, Bean Curd Roll)• Mixed Seafood Soup• Dynasty Style Golden Fried Chicken• Chef’s Special Style Black Pepppered Beef Tenderloin• Steamed Fish Filets w/Ham & Vegetable in a Lotus Wrap• Shrimps with Garlic, Chili & Pepper in a Ocean Basket• Shanghai Pak Choy & Virginia Ham in Supreme Broth• Yeung Chow Style Fried Rice• Dessert of the Day
$238For Tableof 10
Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square by Times Supermarket
524-1628
Excludes Set Menus; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, Char Siu& other specials. 5%, 10% and lobster special not to becombined with any other offer/discounts/specials. Expires 7/31/12. Must present coupon.
Credit Card Sale Only(With Coupon)
Hong Kong Dim Sum & Regular Menu Items
Dim Sum Take Out Special! 8am-11:30am
10% OFF(Charge) • 15% OFF(Cash)
Dim Sum & Reg. Menu Dine In Special!
5% OFF(Charge) •10% OFF(Cash)
10% OFF
Celebrating 10 Years!
Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)
5% OFF
Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Avenue
738-8666Excludes Set Menu; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, Char Siu & other specials.
5%, 10% and lobster special are not to be combined with any otheroffer/discounts/specials. Expires 7/31/12. Must present coupon.
Lobster $1299with purchase of Full Price EntreeValid 5-10:30pm
Lobster $1299with purchase of Full Price EntreeValid 5-10:30pm
Celebrating40 years
Committed devotion to serving authentic
Japanese taste & hospitality
vist us at odorikohawaii.com
Fresh Seafood,Sushi, Hot Pot,
Full Izakaya Menu
Fresh Seafood,Sushi, Hot Pot,
Full Izakaya Menu
808-923-7368King’s VillageShopping Center2400 Koa Ave.
Breakfast.......................6am–11amLunch ...............................11am–5pmDinner........5pm–12am (Midnight)
WAIMALU98-020 Kam Hwy.488-8824
WAIPAHU94-256 Waipahu Depot St.
676-2088
EWA BEACH SHOP. CTR.91-919 Fort Weaver Rd.
689-0999
www.shirossaimin.com
Sincerely, Bryce "Saimin Junior"
Dear Hearts,For those in the service industry - First and foremost, do onto others As you would have them do onto you.Learn how to read people And be able to switch perspectives on the fly.Have a short term memory Or find a group of friends with whom which you can vent and rely.Manage your stress levels by balancing work with play.Then you can wake up each morn refreshedAnd ready to serve all day!
WHERE TO DINE
Symbol KeyBreakfast
Lunch
Dinner
After Midnight
Alcohol served
Online
Catering
Atlantis Seafood & Steak2284 Kalakaua Avenue922-6868
La Palme D’orAla Moana Center - Mall LevelMountain Side, next to Shirokiya941-6161
Napoleon’s BakeryLocated inside of Zippy’s
AMERICAN
BAKERYFendu Boulangerie2752 Woodlawn Dr.Manoa Marketplace 988-4310
Larry’s Bakery4369 Lawehana St. (across Target in Salt Lake) 422-0059
Eggs n’ Things343 Saratoga Road923-EGGS (3447)
Waikiki Beach Eggspress2464 Kalakaua Ave(Aston Waikiki Circle)926-EGGS (3447)
Panya711 Queen St. 597-88801111 Bishop St. #4 536-8363Ala Moana Center 946-6388Royal Hawaiian Center 791-2969
Pearl City - Times Sq. SC 486-4467Kaneohe - Windward Mall 235-4467Hilo - Prince Kuhio Plaza 959-2600
Tropics Bar & Grill2005 Kalia RoadHilton Hawaiian Village (Ali‘i Tower)949-4321
IHOPWaikiki - 1850 Ala Moana Blvd 949-4467Waikiki - Kuhio & Lewers 921-2400 Camellia Buffet
930 McCully St.951-0511/0611
BUFFET
Royal Hawaiian Center, Bldg. C, Level 3 | 380-9300Lunch 11:00a-2:00p, Happy Hour 2:00p-5:00p, Dinner 5:00p-10:00p
Open Daily | Full Bar | Validated Parking
Hawaii’s only Gourmet Buffet15% OFF Dinner before 8:30*
*Discount valid with local or Military ID, & Seniors (ages 60+). Cannot be combined with any other offers.
25% OFF Night time Happy Hour 8:30pm-10:00pm
2 0 | D I N I N G O U T | J U N E 2 4 - 3 0 , 2 0 1 2
D I N I N G O U T | J U N E 2 4 - 3 0 , 2 0 1 2 | 2 1
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
*DAILY SPECIAL TEISHOKU*
Open Daily 11am - 9 pmLunch 11 am - 4 pm • Dinner 4 pm - 9 pm
MONDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mabo Tofu TeishokuTUESDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Teri Chicken DonburiWEDNESDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tonkatsu w/ Meat Sauce Teishoku THURSDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Goya Champru Teishoku FRIDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chicken Sukiyaki Teishoku SATURDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maguro Tempura Teishoku SUNDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beef Egg Donburi
Menchi Katsu Teishoku 12.00
June Lunch Specials
$8.50Now taking reservations
for Lunch & Dinner
June Lunch Specials
$8.50Now taking reservations
for Lunch & Dinner
Sanma Teishoku 9.50 Aji Fry
Teishoku 9.50
LIMITED SUPPLIES! SORRY IF IT’S SOLD OUT!
Japanese Home Style Restaurant“Hinone Mizunone”
Please enjoy the KAMADAKIGOHAN
cooked completely by “Ogama”.
• NEW! Bacon-Wrapped SirloinSteak & Eggs
• Chicken & Waffles• NEW! Cheesy Western Omelette• NEW! Bacon & Cheddar
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Pearl City 486-4467 • Hilo 959-2600Waikiki (Ala Moana Blvd) 949-4467
www.ihophawaii.com
$15.95 Complete Dinner
$11.45 Complete Lunch& after 10:30 p.m.
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL
947-2836Open 7 Days • 2700 So. King St.
Sapporo & Kirin (large) $5.75after 10:30pm
New Hours 5:30 - 6:45pm
98-150 Kaonohi St. • Tel: 486-5100
*Menu and prices subject to change.
Not combinable with other discounts. 65 or older w/ coupon & ID. No online orphoto-copied coupons. One coupon per person. Discounts off regular adult price.Expires 6/29/12.
SENIOR SPECIAL!$5 OFF Lunch
BIRTHDAY SPECIAL!FREE BIRTHDAY MEAL FOR ANY AGEWith Family & Group LUNCH & DINNER 20% OFFMust have minimum party of 4. Coupon valid on actual birthday, ID required. Not com-binable with other discounts. Discounts off regular adult price. No online or photo-copiedcoupons. Must purchase beverage. Expires 6/29/12.
$10 OFF Dinner BEACHFRONT AT THE OUTRIGGER REEF ON THE BEACH • 2169 KALIA ROAD • WAIKIKI
VALET PARKING • WWW.SHOREBIRDWAIKIKI.COM • TEL. (808) 922-2887
Please Join us For Shore Bird’s
Every Sunday-ThursdayJune 3-Sept 27 • 10:30 p.m.FREE TO ENTER! NIGHTLY PRIZES!WEEKLY CASH PRIZES!Finals on Sept 27th.
*GRAND PRIZES*Paddle Board courtesy of Blue Moon,
Coors Light & Miller Lite, and aTrip for 2 to Las Vegas
courtesy of Vacations Hawaii!
Breakfast • Burgers • Local Favorites
• Gourmet Plate Lunch • Fresh Local Fish
• Catering • Banquet Facilities
Keeaumoku919 Keeaumoku St. | 942-2323
Kailua301 Hahani St. | 263-2697
Koko Marina7192 Kalanianaole Hwy. | 394-2373
Waipio94-1221 Ka Uka Blvd. | 680-7520
Plate Luncheswith Aloha
NEW!
Serving Local Favorites andGourmet Specials since 1999.Local Food, for Local People,
from Locals with Aloha.
Kissaten88 Piikoi St.593-1200
WHERE TO DINE
A Catered Experience94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd.677-7744
Anytime CafeMarket City Shopping Center2919 Kapiolani Blvd735-3888
CAFE
CHINESEAina Haina Chop SueyAina Haina Shopping Center820 W. Hind Dr.373-1303 or 373-4632
Canton Seafood Restaurant923 Keeaumoku St.955-3388
Five Star International BuffetRoyal Hawaiian Center, Bldg C, Level 3.380-9300
Hee Hing Restaurant 449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544
Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Ave.738-8666
Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant111 N. King St.521-8268
Golden Duck4230 Waialae Ave., Kahala737-7188
1221 S. King St.597-8088
Kapa Cafe2810 Pa’a St, #1A833-KAPA (5272)
Little Village Noodle House1113 Smith St.545-3008
Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant Ala Moana Center1450 Ala Moana Blvd. 4th Floor - Ho’okipa Terrace947-8818
Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine 590 Farrington Hwy.692-9880CATERERS
Makittii2380 Kuhio Ave.923-2260
Ala Moana CenterHo‘okipa Terrace
808.356.8300
Queens’ MarketPlace Waikoloa Beach Resort
808.443.5515
www.macaronigrill.com
something new. something classic.Open Daily 11am - 10pm
Happy Hour Daily in the lounge
3pm - 6pm
Vino Thursdays 25% Off Bottles of Wine
Bring this ad in for a Complimentary Dessert**With the purchase of two entrees.
Maximum 2 coupons per table.$8.00 Value. Expires 7/31/2012.
StarAdv
HanakiJapanese Cuisine
Serving Oahu’s Ohanas For More Than 14 Yrs.11:30 am-2:30 pm; 5 pm-9:30 pm (Closed Tuesdays)
MANOA MARKETPLACE (Tons of FREE Parking) 988-1551
With your order when you bring in this coupon,
1 per person
Expires 6/28/12
FREE1 FREE Shrimp Tempura
OPEN TUE-SUN LUNCH 11AM-2PM, DINNER 5-8:30PM • Closed Monday Lunch & Dinner100 N. Beretania Street #113 (Parking inside Chinese Cultural Plaza) 536-3035
BENTO SPECIAL• 2pc Shrimp & 2pc Vegetable Tempura
• Miso ButterfishIncludes: Scoop Rice, Miso Soup,Tea,Tofu,
Gyoza,Green Salad orTsukemono.
SEA BASS• Steamed or Wafu Style
• Rice • Miso Soup
$10.95YourChoice
Mon-Fri: 6:00 - 10:00 pmSat, Sun: 5:30 - 10:00 pm
• Wine Spectator Award-Winning Wine List
• Live Entertainment
• Valet Parking
Proper Attire Required
Reservations Recommended2440 Kuhio Ave.
922 5555www.hyshawaii.com
Receive acomplimentary
Hy’s Cheesecake & Keepsake Photo For Honoree
Celebrate Your BirthdayWith us and
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An “air”larious dining experience with ono food and FUN balloon art!
LimitedTime Only!
$5.95CHAR SIU PORK PLATE
CHICKEN KATSU
LOCO MOCOor
943-8885 946 Coolidge St. (across Moiliili Long’s)Mon-Fri: 10am-8pm • Sat: 10am-3pm • Sun closed
$6.95(Reg. $7.75) (Reg. $8.25)
June SpecialsJune SpecialsJune SpecialsJune SpecialsLemon Dream Cake & Lemon RollLemon Dream Cake & Lemon RollLLLLLLL
Lemon Roll
WHERE TO DINE
On On at McCully1110 McCully St.946-8833
ON ONat McCully
Henry Loui’s2850 Paa St.833-3728
Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square, 524-1628
Royal Palace RestaurantStadium Mall, 4510 Salt Lake Blvd. #C1487-6662 or 486-7410
ROYAL PALACER E S T A U R A N TROYAL PALACEROYAL PALACE
Seafood VillageStreet Level, 2424 Kalakaua Ave, #102971-1818
JJ Bistro & French Pastry3447 Waialae Ave.739-0993
Kakaako Kitchen Ward Centre1200 Ala Moana Blvd596-7488
Kenny’s Express Hawaiian BBQRoyal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 2nd floor922-9333
Kenny’s Restaurant1620 N. School St.841-0931
Mandalay (The)1055 Alakea St.525-8585
Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant5724 Kalanianaole Hwy.377-5566
FAMILY DINING
Fat Boy’sKAILUA263-BOYS (2697)
301(A) Hahani StreetKEEAUMOKU942-2323919 Keeaumoku StreetKOKO MARINA94-23737192 Kalanianaole Hwy, #C 110WAIPIO 680-752094-1221 Ka Uka Blvd, #B106-107PALI GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE/Banquet Room
Asian Mix1234 South Beretania St.521-1688
Good for any item of equal or lesser value. OriginalCoupon required. Not valid on retail items or bottledbeverages. One discounted item per coupon.Not combinable with any other offer. No cash value.Exp. 7/31/12.
50% OFFBUY ONE ITEM &GET THE NEXT ONE
50% OFFBUY ONE ITEM &GET THE NEXT ONE
88 Piikoi St., Honolulu593-1200 • kissatencafe.com
Little IndiaR E S T A U R A N T & B A R
$14.99 Daily Dinner SpecialsFREE DESSERT**Bring this ad and purchase dinner
Specials varynightly
1888 Kalakaua Ave. C-106Landmark Bld WaikikiParking Available enter on the Ala Wai
808-352-9052OPEN 7 Days 4pm - 10pmHAPPY HOUR 4pm - 7pm Reservations: [email protected]
449 Kapahulu Ave, 2nd Floor
LUNCH 11:30a-5:00pDINNER 5:00p-10:00p
Closed Tuesdays
225-0603
SHOCHAN
ComingSoon:Beer,
Sake &Shochu!
Specializing in: okonomiyaki, teppanyaki, kushiage
*Discount excludes alcohol. Cannot be combined w/other offers/specials.
Exp. 6-28-12.
10% offwith this ad
2 2 | D I N I N G O U T | J U N E 2 4 - 3 0 , 2 0 1 2
RECEIVE A$6 DISCOUNTon a Second Dinner
OR A$3 DISCOUNTwhen Dining Alone
Must present coupon (No take outs)Not valid with any other discount offers.
Expires 7/5/12
2850 Paa St. (near Airport and 99 Ranch Market) 833-3728
NOW OPEN at900 N. Nimitz Hwy
536-8570
1627 Nuuanu Ave 585-88392955 E. Manoa Rd 988-0212
OUR IMMENSELY POPULAR TAKE-OUT PLATE LUNCH
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Available on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday Only–––––––––––––––––Beginning––––––––––––––Gravlax Salmon Roulade with Cream Cheese and Crab Meatwith a glass of Mionetto Prosecco Gold Label
––––––––––––Dessert–––––––––––Heart Shape White Chocolate Amore Truffle
–––––––––––––––Appetizers ––––––––––––––Pork Tenderloin Sate’ with Thai Peanut Sauce and Cucumber Salad––––––––––––––––Salad–––––––––––––––––
––––––––––– Choice of Entrée –––––––––––––• Chef Chai’s Signature Thai Style Oxtail Soup & Steamed Rice• Chicken Roulade with Roasted Leek Gravy & Mashed Potato• Seafood Tortellini with Lobster Reductionwith a glass of Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir $40 per person
for Dinner$15 per person
for WinesFREE VALET PARKING • www.chefchai.com • 585-0011
Aloha Tower Marketplace
Poached Pear Salad with Rainbow Vegetables and RaspberryVinaigrette with a glass of Esser Chardonnay
Buy onedinner entree,
receive 2nd entree
50% OFFvalid Sun, Mon & Tues
Expires 7/10/12.
Special GuestFriday, June 29
MakanaSERVING LUNCH & DINNER • TAKE-OUT AVAILABLE
www.genkisushiusa.com
Proud recipient of:
PLATTERSavailable for…SUMMER GET-TOGETHERS! 14 LOCATIONS:
KONA (808) 327-6776
KUKUI GROVE (808) 632-2450
LAHAINA (808) 661-0333
MAUI MALL (808) 873-7776
OAHU:ALA MOANA 942-9102AINA HAINA 373-4033EWA TOWN CENTER 683-1003KANEOHE 247-9595KAPAHULU 735-7700KAPOLEI 674-4227STADIUM MARKETPLACE 488-9202
WAIAU 485-0227WAIKELE 678-3180WARD CENTER 591-5600
OTHER ISLANDS:
www.genkisushiusa.com
NEWMenu Items!
941-4444
NIGHTLY 5:30 PM - 6:30 PMTeriyaki Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15.95Daily Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$23.95Sukiyaki Steak . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20.95Teriyaki Steak & Chicken Combo . .$21.95
Kama‘aina & Military DiscountAvailable (with proper ID)
1841 Ala Moana Blvd.Between Ilikai & Hilton Hawaiian Village
Dinner served from 5:30 nightly. Valet parkingavailable. Not valid with any other offer.
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 6/29/12
2028 Kuhio Avenue Dinner 5:00pm - Closing
www.keosthaicuisine.com
Shrimp Scampi Won Ton Noodle
Also available Pasta • Burgers • Salads • SandwichesOPEN TIL MIDNIGHT!
2919 Kapiolani Blvd., #218 MARKET CITY SHPG CNTR 735-3888
FREE PIZZA!BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE (Reg. $9.95each)
Build your own 10” pizza with
unlimited toppings.*Take out only, w/coupon; not to be combined
with any other offer. Expires 7/15/12.
WHERE TO DINEKit N Kitchen1010 University Avenue942-7622
Panya Bistro • Bakery • BarAla Moana Center, Mauka - Mall Level946-6388
Pagoda1525 Rycroft St.948-8356
Restaurant Epic 1131 Nuuanu Ave.587-7877
Sam Choy’s BLC580 N. Nimitz Hwy.545-7979
Plaza Cafe(inside Best Western - The Plaza)3253 N. Nimitz Hwy836-3636
Opulicious946 Coolidge St.943-8885
Shiro’s Saimin HavenWAIMALU98-020 Kam Hwy. • 488-8824WAIPAHU94-256 Waipahu Depot St. • 676-2088EWA BEACH SHP. CTR. 91-919 Fort Weaver Rd. • 689-0999
Shore Bird RestaurantOutrigger Reef on the Beach922-2887
Tony Roma’sWAIKIKI1972 Kalakaua Ave. • 942-2121AIEA98-150 Kaonohi St. • 487-9911
Wailana Coffee House1860 Ala Moana Blvd.955-1764
Zippy’s Call the one nearest you
Willoughby’s(inside Ohana Honolulu Hotel) 3401 N. Nimitz Hwy837-5932
D I N I N G O U T | J U N E 2 4 - 3 0 , 2 0 1 2 | 2 3
449 KAPAHULU AVE., STE 101www.HeeHingHawaii.com
735-5544
Golden Fried Stuffed TofuPeking Duck
Sumida Farm Watercress Chicken SoupCrackling Chicken
Lychee ShrimpPepper Salt Pork Chop
Beef with Island Choy SumShredded Duck on Noodles
Steamed Rice$199 Table of Ten (Reg. $220)
Add Two Maine Lobsters – Choice of StylesFor ONLY $35
SPECIAL SUMMER MENU
Chinese Chicken SaladPepper Salt Shrimp
Chicken Oyster SauceBeef and Broccoli
Ma Po Tofu$49* for Four with coupon reg. $59
* Available til 7 pm; expires July 15, 2012
LET US COOK FOR YOU
DIM SUM SPECIALONE FREE SELECTION WITHEVERY FOUR SELECTIONS*
*Avail from10:30 to 1 pm;Bring this coupon; expires July 15, 2012
449 KAPAHULU AVE., STE 101www.HeeHingHawaii.com 955-1764 Open 24 Hours
1860 Ala Moana Blvd. Validated Parking
Prime Ribof Beef $1750
BBQ HickorySmoked Ribs $1450
Roast TomTurkey $1350
Wednesday, July 4th, 2012Complete dinners served
11 AM till Midnight
Dinners Include“All you can eat” salad bar,
Corn on the Cob,Strawberry Cake and more!
Portuguese SweetBread Combo $950
930 McCully St. • 951-0511/951-0611 • PRIVATE PARTY ROOM• CONVENIENT PARKING
WITH THIS AD. EXPIRES 6/30/12. *DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALL BEVERAGES.
KOREAN CUISINE• LUNCH $17.95 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM• DINNER $25.95 2:30 PM -10 PM
KAL BI, SIRLOIN, CHICKEN,SPICY PORK, FRESH SHRIMP
Lunch Buffet(11:00AM-2:00PM)
Dinner Buffet(5:30pM-8:30PM)
Restaurant Hours: 10AM - 9PM
Call for Reservations 487-6662 or 486-7410
4510 Salt Lake Boulevard 96818Stadium Mall, next to Ice PalaceLOTS OF PARKING
ROYAL PALACER E S T A U R A N T
Special Party Menu - $185.00 per table of 10-Scallop Soup -Whole Peking Duck w/ Steamed Buns -Salt &Pepper Shrimp -Seafood Combination w/ Mixed Vegetables-Sweet & Sour or Steamed Fish Filet -Cold Ginger Chicken
-Live Lobster with Ginger onion or Black Bean Sauce (2pc.)-House Special Cake Noodle -Steamed Rice
Offering Buffet (choose from 25 Items) & Sit Down Menus
Daily ..............$10.95
10% OFFPASTRIES
4369 Lawehana St. (across Target in Salt Lake) |
www.larrysbakery.com or find us on
Limited to Pastries on hand. No Special ordersDiscount on PASTRIES ONLY.
Coupon required. Expires 6/30/12.
Saturday 6AM - 12PM
✁
SUNDAY CLOSED
OPEN: Mon - Fri 6AM - 1PM
June Special $4.99Green Papaya Salad
WESTRIDGE SHOPPING CENTER • 488-4900(Next to Makino Chaya) 98-150 Kaonohi St., Aiea
Mon-Sat 10am-10pm • Sun 10am-8pm
Military w/ID receive 10% OFFfacebook.com/phomylienhawaii
Offer valid on dine-in orders only. Must present coupon. Cannot be combinedwith other offers or coupons. Exp 6/30/12
WARD CENTRE (Auahi Streetfront) 1200 Ala Moana 596-0066KAILUA (Next to Boots & Kimo’s) 151 Hekili St. 230-8400
The Tuscanzpizza’s premier mushroom pizza• dough made fresh daily with 100% certified organic wheat flourhome-made garlic sauce • low fatmozzarella cheese • caramelizedonions • feta cheese • mushrooms-cremini, shiitake, & button • spritzedwith truffle oil • garnished with thyme
Call 677-7744 to order or visitwww.acateredexperience.com for more info.
Special Graduation Menus start from $8.95 per person,OR Create Your Own Graduation Menu from$10.95 per person! (Minimum 25 guests, delivery fees may apply.)
CELEBRATE YOUR GRADUATE’S ACHIEVEMENT.
521-1688Shop A-1 (below Safeway Beretania)1234 South Beretania St
BBQ Pork
$9.00/lb.
hiasianmix.com
Japanese, Chinese and Local Flavor
Bento • Take-Out Mix Plate • CateringAsian Mix
YakitoriBento
$3.99
Hoku’sThe Kahala Hotel & Resort, Lobby Level5000 Kahala Ave739-8760
WHERE TO DINE
The Fat GreekKaimuki - 3040 Waialae Ave. • 734-0404Ala Moana - Makai Market • 949-2120Waikiki - 1831 Ala Moana Blvd • 941-3444Top of Waikiki
Waikiki 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
Ruth’s Chris Steak HouseRestaurant Row 599-3860Waikiki Beach Walk 440-7910
Bali Steak & SeafoodHilton Hawaiian Village (Rainbow Tower)2005 Kalia Road 949-4321
FINE DINING
Max’s Of Manila94-300 Farrington Hwy
801 Dillingham Blvd.951-6297
FILIPINO
Plumeria Beach HouseThe Kahala Hotel & Resort, Beach Level5000 Kahala Ave739-8760 FRENCH
Fine Dining Burgundy1006 Kapahulu Ave739-5000
Il LupinoRoyal Hawaiian Center922-3400
ITALIAN
GREEK
Paesano Ristorante ItalianoWaimalu Shopping Plaza98-1277 Kaahumanu St.(across from Safeway) 485-8883Manoa Marketplace2752 Woodlawn Drive 988-5923
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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)
Quick Picnic Pack
and a FREE Max’s Eco Bag! $26.99
Max’s Whole Chicken, 16pc LumpiangShanghai Choice of Pancit
New Hours of Operation:Breakfast Service: Daily 6:30am-1:00pm Lunch Service: Monday-Friday 11:00am-2:00pmBrunch Buffet: Saturday and Sunday 10:00am-2:00pmDinner Buffet: Wednesday-Sunday 5:00pm-9:30pm
*For information/reservations callPagoda Restaurant at 948-8356
or go to our website at:Pagodahawaii.com
BREAKFAST & LUNCH NOW OPEN DAILY!Monday - Friday & Weekend Brunch Buffet
Lunch items featured MONDAY - FRIDAYOxtail Soup and Ramen, Prime Rib Sandwich,
Big Island Beef Burger, Fresh Ahi Katsu Salad, Catch of the Day,Home made Smoked Pastrami Reuben and much more.
FREE PARKING DAILY FOR BREAKFAST & LUNCH AT RYCROFT STREET PARKING STRUCTURE
A new twist on an old favorite
Now featuring our popularBrunch on SATURDAY and SUNDAY
featuring Prime Rib, Crab Legs, Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura,Omelet Station and much more.
Breakfast items featured DailyEggs Benedict, Homemade Corned Beef Hash and Kalua Hash,
Loco Moco, Belgium Waffles and much more.
Have the kids enjoyhelping with the
fish feeding
Starting July 1st NEW KIDS MENU
“I am that merryChef of the Night”Chef/OwnerRussell Siu
July 29th, 2012 • 6:30pm “A Feast Worthy of Kings & Spirits”Served Family Style • $35++
BYOB • No Corkage Fee
Call for reservations596-7488
Kaka‘ako KitchenWard Centre
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A Midsummer Foodie’s DreamPicnic on the LanaiPicnic on the LanaiA Midsummer Foodie’s Dream
Check www.facebook.com/KakaakoKitchen for complete menu
$238Chinese Chicken Salad
Diced Winter Melon with Seafood SoupCrispy Chicken with Ginger Scallion
Honey Walnut ShrimpSautéed Beef with Chinese Greens
Steamed Fish Fillets with Ginger ScallionHouse Special Seafood Noodles
Steamed Rice • Dessert1055 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.
Make Someone’sDay Special
Order one to two weeksin advance.
Ala Moana Center • Mall Level (Mountain side, next to Shirokiya)
www.lapalmedor-usa.com 941-6161
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Hamburger Plate, $7.95 Restaurant. Prices slightly higher in Kahului. Offer valid from 6/1/2012 - 6/30/2012. While supplies last. Must be an Oahu resident and 21 years of age or older to be eligible for car giveaway, a Hawaii resident and 18 years of age or older for hotel stay. No purchase necessary, other restrictions may apply. No substitutions allowed. Cannot be combined with any other promotional offers, coupons or discount cards. For complete rules and information see stores or visit www.zippys.com.
Hamburger Steak Plate$6.85 Fast Food
Prime BurgerZip Deal$5.99 Fast Food Only
includes medium Pepsi
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WHERE TO DINEKobe 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. Shops 596-0066Kailua 151 Hekili St. 230-8400
IchirikiAiea 98-150 Kaonohi St.484-2222
Honolulu 510 Piikoi St.589-2299
Romanos Macaroni GrillAla Moana CenterHookipa Terrace 356-8300
Genki SushiAina Haina 373-4033Ala Moana 942-9102Ewa Town Center 683-1003Kaneohe 247-9595Kapahulu 735-7700Kapolei Commons 674-4227Stadium Market Place 488-9202Waiau 485-0227Waikele Center 678-3180Ward Center 591-5600
Katsu3008 Waialae Ave.734-2222
Nagoya RamenMililani Shopping Center95-221 Kipapa Dr. #C-15625-9999
Kozo SushiKahala Mall • 738-KOZOKeeaumoku • 946-KOZOMoiliili • 951-KOZOPearlridge • 483-6805Pearl City • 455-6805
Taormina-Sicilian Cuisine227 Lewers St. 926-5050
Blue Hawaii Sushi1140 Kuala St., Pearl CityAcross Wal-Mart456-2128
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Royal Hawaiian Center, at the Royal Grove • Validated Parkingwww.illupino.com • 808.922.3400
Daily 3:00~6:30 p.m.$4 Beer • $5 Wine • $7 Cocktails$5 Pupus • Pizza • Salumeria (deli)
Happy Hour
salumeria tray
HONOLULU • 589-2299510 Piikoi St.
AIEA • 484-222298-150 Kaonohi St.
TWO GREAT LOCATIONS!
Monday - Friday 4pm-6pm. Cannot be combined with other offers.
SENIOR DISCOUNT25% OFF NABE
1st Course: Soup or Mixed Greens2nd Course: Appetizer Trio
3rd Course: Choice of• Baked Salmon Wellington
• Opaka Fettucini4th Course: Choice of
• Pan Seared Pork Tenderloin• Grilled New York Steak Brioche
5th Course: Dessert of Choice
Bistro &French Pastry
Bistro &French Pastry
$28 plus taxper person
Special Summer 5-Course Meal!
www.samchoyhawaii.com
Like us on Facebook forSpecial Deals & Offers
580 Nimitz Hwy.545-7979
Join us at Sam Choy's BREAKFAST, LUNCH & CRAB
for a memorable dining experienceenjoying the flavors of Chef's
local-style comfort foods
Great place, centrally located for business meetings, get togethers,
a quick bite before work, a get-together after work or a
leisurely dinner with family and friends
Private banquet facilities available call our Banquet
Coordinator for special banquetmenus and to book your next event
Morning, Noon and Night
For the month of July,our KEIKIS 5 to 12 years
EAT FREE from our keiki menu with each adult entree.
On Sundays from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.,
experience the magic of Alan Arita,marvel at the balloon sculptures
of Susan, and take home the caricature drawings of John
ALA MOANA CENTER WWW.PANYAGROUP.COM
946-6388 • 597-8880
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Celebrate Our 15th Anniversary
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE OBLONG CAKE
WHILE SUPPLIES LAST, LIMITED QUANTITIES EACH DAY.DECORATION MAY VARY. NO ADVANCE ORDERS. ADD
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$1500
Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor
restaurantsuntory.com
922-5511
RESTAURANT
SUNTORY
KAPOLEI MARKETPLACE590 Farrington Hwy
692-9880
ALL-YOU-CAN-EATCrab Legs & Mayonnaise
Shrimp Dinner BuffetFriday, Saturday & Sunday
Prices starting at…BOOK YOUR PARTY NOW!
$11.95small or large party welcome!
perperson Only
(200-300 Capacity)
WHERE TO DINE
Tanaka of TokyoEAST, in King’s Village 922-4233CENTRAL, in Waikiki Shopping Plaza922-4702WEST, in Ala Moana Cntr-Hookipa Terrace945-3443
KOREAN
Sushi King2700 S. King St. 947-2836
Sumo Ramen Kaneohe 234-6868Kapolei 693-8808Market City 737-1868Kamehameha Shp Cntr 848-8186Pearl Highlands Cntr 456-808299 Ranch Mapunapuna 833-3139
Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen2746 Kaimuki Avenue732-1656
Sushi Company 1111 McCully Street 947-5411
Restaurant SuntoryRoyal Hawaiian Shpg Cntr, 3rd Flr.922-5511
Sakura Terrace Japanese Cafe1240 South King Street 591-1181
Makino Chaya98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100
Odoriko Japanese Restaurant2400 Koa Ave.923-7368
Yoshi1427 Makaloa St. 941-6891
Choon Chun Chicken1649 Kalakaua Ave. 447-4492
Yakiniku Million626 Sheridan St.596-0799
Red House In Honolulu835 Keeaumoku St. #I-101 B944-0088
Shochan449 Kapahulu Ave., 2nd Floor225-0603
Yakiniku LuLuRaRa915 Keeaumoku Street941-9112
MEXICANWahoo’s Fish TacoKahala • 4614 Kilauea Ave.732-9229Ward • 940 Auahi St.591-1646
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OFFICIAL ‘ILIMA AWARDS PEOPLE’S CHOICE BALLOT
BEST RESTAURANT
BEST NEW RESTAURANT (opened 07.01.11 – 07.01.12)
BEST CASUAL RESTAURANT
BEST FINE-DINING RESTAURANT
BEST NEIGHBOR ISLAND RESTAURANT (please indicate the name of the restaurant and the island it is located on)
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The Honolulu Star-Advertiser 'Ilima Awardsare among the islands' most prestigious restaurant honors.
Winners are selected in various categories:Producer’s Award - selected by Diamond Head Theatre
Publisher’s Award - selected by Star-Advertiser’s President and Publisher, Dennis Francis
Critic’s Choice - selected by Star-Advertiser food expertsPeople’s Choice - VOTED BY YOU WITH THIS BALLOT
Winners will be announced in the ‘Ilima Awards dining guidein the Star-Advertiser on Sunday, October 7.
For tickets to the ‘Ilima Awards galaon October 8, call 733-0277, ext. 305
Important rules: One ballot per person. You must vote in all categories. Vote
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Kahala Mall738-5696
(KOZO)
Moiliili 951-5696
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Keeaumokuby Wal-Mart946-5696
(KOZO)
Pearlridge483-6805
Pearl Cityby Wal-Mart455-680546 pcs.
923 KEEAUMOKU ST.955-3388Best Cantonese Cuisine
OPEN DAILY:10am — midnight
With purchase of an entrée. Not to be combined with any other offer or special. Limited Time.
SUMMER SPECIALS!
Ja Jiang Mein
$6.99 $6.99
Starting from $5.99 Lunch & Late Night Specials
Won Ton Mein
Crispy Gau Gee Mein
$6.99with Kim Chee or Onions
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
Keo’s Thai Cuisine2028 Kuhio Ave.951-9355
Shabu Shabu House1221 Kapiolani Blvd597-1655
The Ocean House Restaurant2169 Kalia Rd., Outrigger Reef Hotel 923-2277
Nuuanu Okazuya1351 Nuuanu Ave.533-6169
Saigon Cuisine1408 Liliha St. 521-6888
Fukuya Delicatessen & Catering2710 S. King St.946-2073
Adega Portuguese1138 Smith Street566-5909
PACIFIC RIM SEAFOOD
PORTUGUESE
SHABU SHABUHanaki RestaurantManoa Marketplace2756 Woodlawn Drive988-1551
SHOR American Seafood GrillHyatt Regency Waikiki Beach2424 Kalakaua Ave.923-1234 ext. 59
OKAZUYA
Thai Town Cafe1311 N. King St. #F-06842-4049
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“We wanted a place to go to that’s 24hours,” says Jon Ishimi, of the reason whythe trio decided to open Kissaten. “Wedecided to open a coffee café that servesgood, hot, quality meals 24 hours a day,seven days a week.”
Kissaten’s around-the-clock service hasindeed made it a popular spot for cus-tomers of all ages. Although kissatentranslates to an upscale “coffee shop” inJapanese, the eatery provides much morethan just coffee for its clientele. Tabapoints out that Kissaten has differentmenus for breakfast (6-11 a.m.),lunch/dinner (11 a.m.-9 p.m.) and late-night specials (9 p.m.-6 a.m.).
Upon the eatery’s opening, KissatenMelt ($9) — composed of shaved pastra-mi, mozzarella, caramelized onions andwhole grain mustard aioli on sourdoughbread — was its signature dish. However,
Ishimi notes that Turkey Pesto Melt ($8)— a medley of sliced turkey breast, bacon,mozzarella and pesto aioli on foccaciabread — is now the most popular amongcustomers. Other customer favoritesinclude Smoked Salmon Salad ($8) —smoked salmon, baby spinach, citrus andtarragon vinaigrette — and Clam Chowder($6; additional $2 for soup in a toastedbread bowl).
In addition to its regular menu items,Kissaten has a variety of specials thatchange daily. If the specials do well andare popular among customers, they even-tually become items on the regular menu,according to Taba. Examples of specialsinclude Roasted Beet and Chicken Salad($9) — a mixture of beet chunks, babyspring greens, tomatoes, roasted chickenbreast, toasted mac nuts and creamy bleucheese dressing — Gnocchi ($9), with a
combination ofasparagus, mush-rooms, bacon,browned butter, gar-lic and a poachedegg, and Linguini Bolognese ($9).
“Now that we came up with so manyspecials, we don’t sell as many of theKissaten Melt as we used to when we firstopened,” Ishimi says. “We’re going tocome up with breakfast specials, too.”
For the hot and humid summer monthsahead, Taba emphasizes the eatery’sunique and fresh salads, as well asKissaten’s variety of drinks. Especiallypopular drinks include Green AppleCrème Soda ($2.75 small, $3.50 medi-um, $4 large) and Dark ChocolateStrawberry Latte ($3.75 small, $4.25medium, $4.75 large).
The items on Kissaten’s menu are avail-able for dine-in ortakeout. Cateringservices also are pro-vided for customers.
“We can do cater-ing for parties or spe-cial events,” Tabastates. “We cater forany size party; ourcustomers canchoose items
from the menu and customize their order.We can shut down for large special eventsas well.”
She emphasizes that Kissaten also takesreservations for larger parties on a first-come, first-serve basis.
“We’re really family-oriented,” Tabasays. “We’re able to take reservations forparties and we can accommodate groupsup to 15 people.”
Besides the ever-changing daily spe-cials, other modifications are on the hori-zon for Kissaten.
“We’re looking to expand our menuoptions — giving more options, as far asthe combos and soup additions go,”Taba says.
orderoftheday
Barista TahneeTanji
Roasted Beet andChicken salad ($9)
Turkey Pesto Melt ($8) with salad, ($10) with soup
Gnocchi ($9)
Boston-Style Chowderin Bread Bowl ($8)
KISSATEN:
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Filled with bright colors, paintings by local artists andlocated across the street from Ala Moana Center,Kissaten Coffee Bar provides the perfect solution for
those seeking an eatery open at all hours with quality food.Kissaten — owned by cousins Jon Ishimi, Neysa Taba andSean Ishizaki — opened in November 2010 and has catered toa variety of customers, thanks to its availability.
Catering To Quality Cravings
KISSATEN COFFEE BARWHERE 88 Piikoi St.
CALL 593.1200
HOURS Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week
