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Kenny’s assistantmanager Erlene Hutchinsonand chef Ernesto Yeban with the Akule, Teriyaki Chicken Pizza, Kenny’sKorean Style Chicken and BBQ Beef Tri-Tip.

Kenny’s Restaurant in Kalihi has been serving uplocal classics since 1966.Today, new items continueto impress customers.See page 4 | Leah Friel photo

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Iknow it’s summer and all, but whosaid we can't embrace the heat ofthe season and liven it up even

more with dishes that are muy caliente?So, this week, I decided to spice

things up a bit with some zesty chili toawaken your senses and your tastebuds. Chili is probably considered oneof the most versatile of dishes and canbe paired with practically anything —chips, bread, rice, salad, you name it— I love everything about it. Chili alsois a hit at any gathering and better yet,you can personalize it with any spicesand flavors to make it your own.With that, gather up your appetites

Ono readers and come along with meto experience some of the most chill-in’chilis on the island, because we allknow that there's nothing better than a

bowl of this bellyfilling good stuffthat is so “Ono, YouKnow” worthy!

1132 Cafe &Espresso BarCraving some

delectable home-made chili, I headed on down to 1132Cafe & Espresso Bar at the FirstHawaiian Center (999 Bishop St.) whereowner Stefan Kruger and wife Ednaserve up the most tantalizingly freshsandwiches, soups, salads, pastries andother local dishes all made-to-order.Stefan says 1132 Cafe caters mainly to

the office crowd, providing breakfast andlunch for those on the go. The Krugersopened 1132 Cafe & Espresso Bar fiveyears ago at 1132 Bishop Street, prior toopening the doors to its most recentlocation at the First Hawaiian Center (999Bishop St.).The majority of items on the menu

are derived from Edna's personalrecipes, including the appetizing ShoyuChicken, Curry Fried Rice and mouth-watering Chili.

“Our homemade chili is very popu-lar,” Edna says. “It features a zestytomato-based sauce with spicy piecesof Portuguese sausage.The Chili Combo ($6.98) is my per-

sonal favorite, as I think it pairs per-fectly with the Mediterranean salad,complete with a medley of mixednuts and spicy cucumber dressing.There also are other combinationoptions as well.As for the chili itself, I can't help but

savor each bite consisting of leanground beef, fresh chunks of tomato,bell peppers, onions and beans. Talkabout comfort food at its best! If you’recutting carbs, don't worry, no rice isneeded — the chili is downright onoli-cious on its own!For the lighter of appetites I suggest

the small bowl of chili ($3), or largebowl ($4) if you're in the mood forsomething a bit more filling (a slice ofbread is included).

1132 Cafe & Espresso Bar also pro-vides delicious office catering formeetings, seminars and other events.

Above: The editor is ready to chow down on1132 Cafe & Espresso Bar’s luxurious ChiliCombo ($6.98), featuring the Mediterraneansalad.

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By Alana Folen | Photos by Leah Friel

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The next time you make your wayto Kalihi, stop by KamehamehaShopping Center and pay a visit

to Kenny’s Restaurant, which hasbeen satisfying Hawaii's appetitesfor the past 45 years. Specializing inmany local favorites for breakfast,lunch and dinner, Kenny's not onlyserves up tasty dishes just likemom used to make, but the staff islike extended ohana — alwaysgreeting patrons with a warm smileand hello.

Rumor had it that despite the alreadyirresistible favorites to grace theKenny’s menu, chef Ernesto Yeban andthe rest of the staff were working tire-

lessly on perfecting 15 new items onthe menu. Excited to see what all thehype was about, Dining Out met withYeban himself, longtime employee andassistant manager Erlene Hutchinson,catering manager Martin Corcino andrestaurant manager Rory Sandobal,

who shared with us exactly whatmakes Kenny’s a class act — with manydelicious surprises in store!

DO: Kenny’s Restaurant opened itsdoors to the public 45 years ago.What’s the concept behind the restau-rant?

Corcino: Here at Kenny’s we providea combination of local, Japanese andAmerican cuisine. I guess you could saythat we’re really known for our freshisland fish that our local fishermenbring in two or three times a week.

Sandobal: Kenny’s has been heresince I was a child, and it seems likeeveryone knows of KamehamehaShopping Center and Kenny’s

Restaurant. Thisrestaurant alsobrings back a lotof memories forfolks, and theyreminisce aboutsharing mealshere with theirfamilies andloved ones.

DO: So, haveyou seen genera-tions of familiespass throughhere?

Corcino: Ohyeah, I used tosee kids whowere below myknees and now

they’re way taller than me! We’vewatched a lot of children grow up here,and they’re still eating the samefavorites from when they were young.

DO: Yes, Kenny’s is an iconic land-mark, not only in Kalihi, but on the island

as a whole. What do you think has attrib-uted to much of its success?

Hutchinson: Definitely. The loyalcustomers that we’ve had all theseyears have played a big part in our suc-cess. Also, the people who work here— we all pull together to make every-thing a success — without the employ-ees, we’re nothing. It’s a real familyatmosphere here, and everyone getsalong. It takes a lot of good people tomake a good restaurant. The food alsohas brought everyone in time and timeagain.

Yeban: Our job is to serve our cus-tomers the best that we can, so wealways try to provide them with excel-lent food and service.

DO: Chef Ernesto, please tell usabout your culinary background.

Yeban: Well, I guess you would call it“old school” (laughs). I've worked with

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Where: 1620 N. School St.

Call: 841.0931

Hours: Sunday through Thursday from6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday andSaturday from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

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Kenny’s assistantmanager Erlene Hutchinsonand chef Ernesto Yeban with the Akule, Teriyaki Chicken Pizza, Kenny’sKorean Style Chicken and BBQ Beef Tri-Tip.

Kenny’s Restaurant in Kalihi has been serving uplocal classics since 1966.Today, new items continueto impress customers.See page 4 | Leah Friel photo

Savor Maple Garden’s Szechuan cuisine | 12Party it up with Lung Fung’s group deals | 14

ALSO:Rainbow Drive-In

rolls back prices | 17

Keeping up with

Kenny’s

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chefs from the Hale Koa and theOutrigger Canoe Club for thelast seven years prior to comingto Kenny's, and I’ve been herefor the past 18 years. Here atKenny’s the local-style of cook-ing is similar to what I do, and itwasn’t hard for me to continueKenny’s traditional style ofcooking. I’ve also learned a lotfrom the other managers andemployees here at Kenny’s whoknow a lot about cooking —everyone shares their insights.

DO: Obviously, you and therest of the staff at Kenny’s mustbe doing something right. This110-seat restaurant is alwayspacked. What are some signa-ture favorites here at Kenny’sthat have remained constantthroughout the years?

Sandobal: Most definitelyour Chinese Chicken Salad,Oxtail Soup and ChoppedRibeye Steak.

Yeban: The BBQ Beef Tri-Tip($16.69) also is very, very pop-ular among our customers, aswell as the Kenny’s KoreanStyle Chicken ($11.99) and

Akule ($14.95). The Akule isdipped in salt, pepper andflour, and then grilled, or youalso can choose to have itsteamed with a nice shoyu andsugar sauce (patrons canrequest to have it sugar-free aswell). The meal is served withmiso soup, tsukemono andchoice of white or brown rice.Our Korean Boneless Chickenalso is very special to us. Wespecially marinate the chicken,tenderize it, coat it with flourand then deep-fry it. We seasonit with our specialty kal-bisauce. Rice and a medley ofmixed vegetables completesthe dish. It’s important to usthat when customers comeback to dine they receive thesame good food that they knowand love. Being that 85 percentof our customer base is returncustomers, we’re hoping thenew menu items will offer themsomething different to try, aswell as help to bring in newcustomers.

DO: Yes, you folks have beenworking on revamping the

menu and changing it up some.Can you elaborate on this?

Sandobal: We’re takingsome items off the menu andadding some new items as well.We’re still sticking with thefavorites, but we're addingentrees that we think theyounger generations will reallyenjoy. We have a great 12-inchTeriyaki Chicken Pizza($12.50). Our teriyaki sauce is asignature item here at Kenny’s,so on top of our pizza madewith fresh mozzarella cheesewe have grilled yakitori chick-en, white onions and greenonions, drizzled with mayon-naise. You wouldn’t believe it,but the mayonnaise really addsto the dish — it really balancesout the taste.

Hutchinson: As far as othernew menu items go, the TacoSalad and Turkey CranberrySalad have been selling reallywell, in addition to ourStrawberry Pancakes andHaupia Pancakes.

DO: Kenny’s also is knownfor its catering. What type of

events do you usually caterto?

Corcino: We cater a lot ofpotlucks, weddings, gradua-tions, even small office partiesor luncheons. We’re also in theprocess of coming out with anew catering menu in the nearfuture. And for an additionalcharge we’ll deliver to any-where on the island.

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Fine Dining at Kahai Street KitchenBy Alana Folen

Craving an upscale meal withoutthe hefty price? Well, look nofurther than Kahai Street

Kitchen. Don’t be fooled by the Kalihiestablishment’s basic exterior,inside, owners Bruce Watanabe andNao Iwata, along with executive chefDavid Yamamoto and the rest of the

staff, are brainstorming and cookingup the latest and greatest in fine-din-ing plate lunches.“We have recently added a few new

specials to our menu,” Iwata says.“They’re pretty unique and peoplecan keep up with our specials by vis-iting our Website kahaistreet-kitchen.com, where we post new spe-cials every morning,” he adds.

So, what are these alluring entreesthat Iwata speaks of? Well, if yousavor your seafood, you’ll surelylove Kahai’s Opakapaka Acqua Pazzaand the Crab Stuffed Calamari. Andwhy not sink your teeth into theProsciutto Wrapped Meatball Bomb?“We will feature these three dishes

over the course of the week,” Iwataexplains, noting that each entrée isserved with your choice of white orbrown rice and potato-mac ortossed salad.And while the daily specials will

always keep you on your toes,Kahai Street Kitchen also offers apermanent menu that features allyour local favorites when it comesto comfort food, such as the LocoMoco, Pork Chops and Kahai’sfamous Hamburger Steak.

1 Prosciutto WrappedMeatball Bomb ($8.95)2 Crab Stuffed Calamari($8.95)3 Opakapaka AcquaPazza ($11.95)

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Don’t Miss This...Kahai Street Kitchen offers these tasty dishesusing the most superb ingredients.

�Opakapaka Acqua Pazza ($11.95)Mussels, clams, scallops, oven dried tomatoes,olives and capers are showcased in thisdecadent entree where all natural juices fromthe seafood, as well as a dash of olive oil,accentuate the dish.

�Prosciutto Wrapped MeatballBomb ($8.95)Breaded and deep-fried to perfection, thisexquisite creation is stuffed with a quail eggdelicacy and Boursin cheese, served with asavory mushroom cream sauce.

�Crab Stuffed Calamari ($8.95)Nori wrapped calamari is stuffed with tender crab,accompanied with a Bay Shrimp Newburg Sauce.

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Kahai Street KitchenWhere: 237 Kalihi St.

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We all know thec h a l l e n g ewhen it comes

to joining the family or agroup of friends forbreakfast. Depending onthe restaurant, themenu choices are usual-ly meats, eggs, pan-cakes, waffles, etc.,maybe with some freshfruit on the side.

You want to go alongwith the crowd, but youkeep a low-fat, meat-freediet. What to order?

IHOP may have theanswer. It has recentlyadded “Simple & Fit”choices to its menu,breakfast included,reflecting the change ineating habits as health-conscious diners tendtoward a low-fat diet.The menu offers under-600 calorie versions of

IHOP’s dishes and fea-tures tips on how tomake your meals fityour nutrition goals.

IHOP Ala Moana Blvd.manager LetitiaRichardson recommendsthe Simple & Fit Spinach,Mushroom, TomatoOmelette ($13.40, 330calories) to veggielovers. A popularchoice, the omelettealso includes onionsand Swiss cheese.

“It’s made with eggsubstitute,” she says,“and comes with afresh fruit bowl.”(Note to vegetariansand vegans: Egg sub-stitute in this case isegg whites, which arecholesterol-free.)

The restaurant alsoaccommodates substi-tutions, as many of its

dishes do contain meatand meat products. IHOPwill, for instance, takeout the chicken in itsGrilled Chicken CaesarSalad and lower theprice to reflect that. Andyou can request a differ-ent dressing as well.

Freedom to choose isa great trend in dining,so why not take advan-tage and make yourmeal your very own.

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Shabu shabu restaurants havebecome a hot trend on the localdining scene in the past fewyears, and for good reason.Cooking over a tabletop hot pot is

fun for diners, giving them free rein overwhat flavor combinations they want tocreate at any given moment. It also is ahealthy way to eat, as most ingredientsare fresh vegetables, seafood or lean cutsof meat that are cooked in soup brothsrather than oil or butter.

But at many local shabu shabu establishments, the fullexperience of dining out is dampened by limited foodchoices and the lack of service, as customers must often-times serve themselves from cold, industrial refrigeratorshoused in a dining room surrounded by bright, flashyneon lights.

Not so at Shabu Shabu Bangkok. Located on the maukaend of Kapahulu Avenue, Shabu Shabu Bangkok is decid-edly contemporary-casual in design. The calming wall col-ors, collection of Asian-inspired artwork, soft music anddim lighting beckon diners to slow down, relax and savorevery bite over interesting conversation. For those whowish to escape the crowds in the main dining room, thereare three private rooms that can seat six people, and alarger room with a seating capacity for 40 that can be sec-

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tioned off by sliding glass doors.Though the concept of shabu shabu is the same

as in most places, Shabu Shabu Bangkok steps itup a notch by having a friendly wait staff bringorders to each table. Soup broths come in five fla-vors — beef, chicken, vegetarian, Thai curry andthe house Tom Yum broth — and cost $2 per per-son, with free refills available. There are the typicalmenu combo choices of seafood, meat or vegetari-an sets, as well as a la carte offerings like vegeta-bles (from $3.75), meats ($4.75) and seafood andmushroom plates ($5.75).

Every entrée comes with five different Thai dip-ping sauces — Cilantro Lime, Tom Yum, Thai SoySauce, Ginger Onion and the house Red BeanSauce — to kick up the soup base, and for evenmore spice, each table has a bottle of fresh Thaichili peppers on the side.

Per diners’ requests, Shabu Shabu Bangkok intro-duced a full menu of Thai cuisine last month toaccompany its extensive list of shabu shabu options.

From appetizers, soups and salads to entrees,Thai curries, noodles, rice dishes and desserts, the

new menu has something for everyone.Seafood lovers will rejoice with an order of

Crispy Shrimp Wraps ($7.95), a mild combinationof shrimps, water chestnuts and spices wrapped inpastry shells and deep-fried served with coolcucumber slices and a vinaigrette dipping sauce,and the Fish Patties ($7.95), local fresh fish mincedwith string beans, red pepper, lemon grass, shal-lots and fresh spices.

For those who like their meals hot, there is theEvil Jungle Prince, a famous dish that combinesfresh basil, coconut milk and red chili with choiceof shrimp ($14.96), chicken ($12.95) or vegetablesand tofu ($9.95) served over a bed of chopped cab-bage. Or sample the Panang Curry, a fragrant andbrightly colored medium-to-hot curry made withshrimp and scallops ($16.95), chicken ($12.95) oras a vegetarian option ($10.95).

Other standouts on the new menu includeVegetarian Spring Rolls ($7.95), Spicy Lemon GrassSoup (Tom Yum, $4.50-$5.95), Green Papaya Salad($6.95), Long Eggplant and Sweet Basil Stir-Fried($9.95-$12.95), Green Curry Seafood ($16.95), Pad

Thai ($9.95-$12.95) and SpicyFried Rice ($9.95-$12.95). Fordessert, choices includeBrownie Ala Mode ($7.95),Thai Tapioca with AppleBanana ($4.95, $7.95 with scoop ofice cream), Cheesecake ($5.95) and twonew options, Fried Banana Lumpia ($7.95) andThai Halo Halo topped with coconut, ube or mangoice cream ($7.95).

There also is a list of tasty beverages to pair withthe food. For example, the sweet and creamy ThaiIced Tea ($4.50) is the ideal companion for a curryor seafood dish, while the light, refreshingCalamansi Juice ($4) — a naturally sweet drink thattastes like a combination of tangerine juice andlemonade — goes well with stir-fry or spicy fare.

Nearly a year old, the establishment recentlyobtained its liquor license, meaning now dinerscan enjoy a bottle of Singha or Chang beer ($5) ora glass of wine ($6 white, $7 red) with their meals.

There is still the option to BYOB for a $2 corkagefee per person.

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1 Fish Patties with Cucumber Sauce ($7.95) and Calamansi Juice ($4)2 Panang Curry with Shrimp and Scallops ($16.95) and Thai Iced Tea ($4.50)

3 Crispy Shrimp Wraps ($7.95)4 Evil Jungle Prince (shrimp $14.96, chicken $12.95, vegetables and tofu $9.95)

5 Davey Heer with the Crispy Shrimp Wraps and Fish Patties6 Shabu Shabu Bangkok’s interior is contemporary-casual in design.

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Owners Sandy Linand Alex Chong ofPho Kitchen at

Market City ShoppingCenter make magic whenit comes to whipping upgenuine Vietnamese cui-sine. The establishmentspecializes in pho, butyou can find oxtail souplovers thoroughly enjoy-ing a piping hot bowl ofPho Kitchen's Oxtail Soup($12.95) as well.“There are many health

benefits to this soup,”Chong explains. “It's goodfor your kidneys, andhelps strengthen yourbones and muscles.” Andbetter yet, the soup isdelicious to boot.The broth is light and

clear, abundant withonion, green onion, rawpeanuts, mushrooms, car-rots and, of course, tenderpieces of oxtail where themeat falls off the bone. Ameal in itself, the soup isgarnished with greenonion, Chinese parsley, a

touch of grated ginger anda dash of soy sauce.“Star anise and dried

tangerine peel also helpsto bring out the flavors inthe soup,” Chong adds.For a refreshing appetiz-

er, indulge in refreshingSummer Rolls ($5.25), fea-turing a chewy rice wrapfilled with ingredients, suchas lettuce, bean sprout,shrimp, basil and friedonion. Customers also maysubstitute the shrimp fortofu upon request.

Eat right with oxtail soup, summer rolls

Pho KitchenWhere:Market CityShopping Center2919 Kapiolani Blvd.

Call: 735.8488

Hours:10 a.m. to 10 p.m.,Monday, Tuesday,Thursday-Saturday;10 a.m. to 9 p.m.Wednesday andSunday

1 Oxtail Soup ($12.95)2 Summer Rolls ($5.25)

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Honoring the family-styleessence of catering is whatFukuya is all about.

Sometimes in the current age ofquick and easy meals the value ofpreparation and choice falls by thewayside. However, patrons ofFukuya are still able to enjoy anokazuya-style cuisine where theymay take their time to chooseexactly which side dishes willmake up their meal. Whether it benoodles, beef teriyaki, shoyu pork,shrimp tempura, inari sushi, nama-su or any of the other dozens ofchoices, Fukuya is dedicated tothe traditional means of cateringto their guests.

“I do think theokazuya-style is becom-ing less common to find.Here you pick your ownplate and that may takea little more time, butthat's part of being ableto choose exactly whatyou want,” says Fukuyapresident ArrisonIwahira. “We try to keepit family oriented.” Meal prices vary

according to the itemsyou choose, and rangefrom 75 cents for a plain

musubi to $3 for miso butterfish.And, as much as Fukuya special-

izes in serving to its individualguests, it also has been offering itscatering services to the publicsince 1938. “A lot of people that come in

just for lunch don’t know we docatering and vice-versa,” addsIwahira. Some of Fukuya’s mostpopular catering items includetheir assorted sushi trays whichcome in pieces of 43 for $29, 74pieces for $47 or 101 pieces for$59. Other favorites for your bigparty or gathering are the friedchicken or shoyu chicken. Fukuyaalso can deliver your cateredmeals, but delivery charges apply.

Fukuya caters toguests okazuya-style

1 Customers canpersonalize theirown meals atFukuya.2 Large AssortedSushi Platter ($59)

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Fukuya Where: 2710 S. King St.Honolulu

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Lam, who worked at Yen King for18 years, took over the businessafter his boss retired. After YenKing’s lease expired, the restaurantrelocated to its current location onIsenberg Street. Since then, Lamrenovated the restaurant and creat-ed an innovative menu that includ-ed customer favorites from theoriginal Yen King restaurant.

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Eggplant ($10.50). Maple Garden’stwo other signature dishes are theSmoked Tea Duck ($15.50, half;$30, whole) and the Braised PorkThigh in Shoyu ($30).

“The Smoked Tea Duck … I don’tthink a lot of restaurants do it,”Lam says. “It has the smoky flavorand it’s crispy inside. For theBraised Pork Thigh, it’s the thighpart, so there’s not much fat. Wecook that one for about six hoursto make it soft. We also offer a lotof seafood options, like crab andlobster.”

Other menu favorites at MapleGarden include the Honey WalnutShrimp ($13.50), the Fish with BlackBean Sauce ($13.50) and theSautéed Crispy String Beans ($9.95).

Besides its authentic Szechuancuisine, Maple Garden is unique inthat it offers its customers two dif-ferent dine-in options: eitherordering à la carte or partaking ina gourmet buffet. The buffet isavailable from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. forlunch ($11.95 for adults, $7.50 forchildren) and from 5-8 p.m. for din-ner ($15.95 for adults, $9 for chil-dren). The buffet menu includes

many items on the regular menu,such as Kun Pao Chicken and Salt& Pepper Shrimp. Several entrees,however — such as the SmokedTea Duck, Cold Ginger Chicken andGarlic Shrimp — are only availableduring dinner.

“Customers are about 50-50(when choosing between the buf-fet option and à la carte),” Lamsays. “The average price rangeper customer is about $20 orless. We have a senior discountfor the buffet — 10 percent offevery day.”

In addition to the senior dis-count, Maple Garden offers itscustomers lunch and dinner platespecials. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,customers can get the lunch platefor $8.25, which includes a choiceof two entrees — including selec-tions like Crispy Fried Chicken,Chili Garlic Shrimp, Spareribs inHoney Sauce and Sweet & SourPork — along with rice, tea andHot & Sour Soup. Customers havethe same option for the dinner

plate, which costs $9.25. Maple Garden is not only a local

favorite because of its cuisine andspecials, but also because itsfacilities are accommodating forbanquets, meetings and parties,especially during the graduationseason. Weekends — Fridays,Saturdays and Sundays — areusually the restaurant’s busiesttimes, due to the various sched-uled parties and meetings,according to Lam.

“We have two private rooms,”he says. “One room holds up to 20people and the other private roomholds up to 70 or 80. We do a lot ofmeetings — we have a projector,microphone and podium; every-thing is ready for use.”

Maple Garden’s various banquetspecials range from $108 to $398and include chef specialties, suchas the Scallops ala Maple Garden,Winter Melon Soup and BraisedPork Thigh. The restaurant’s ban-quet specials can be viewedonline at maplegardenhawaii.com.

Where:909 Isenberg St.Honolulu, HI 96826

Call:941.6641

Website:maplegardenhawaii.com

Hours:Open daily, 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

1 Owner Richard Lam withthe Braised Pork Thigh inShoyu2 Honey Walnut Shrimp($13.50), Smoked Tea Duck($15.50 half, $30 whole),

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with hamburgers and steakoften come to mind. But LungFung Chinese Restaurant inHawaii Kai has a tasty spin onsummer menus, offering a num-ber of group deals that are per-fect for summer get-togetherswith friends.“Right now, we are doing a

hundred dollar menu for tenpeople,” says manager EddieMa. “It’s a good value if you

want to get people together.”Lung Fung also offers a

variety of special partytrays. You can choose fromtrays that include CrispyGau Gee and Salt andPepper Shrimp ($28),Crispy Fried Chicken andCrispy Gau Gee ($26) orGon Lo Mein ($23). “Theparty trays are good forlarge groups,” Ma says.“It’s perfect for when peo-ple have parties in theirbackyards and maybewant to do a barbecuewith Chinese food.”Another group deal is

the Lobster Special(prices vary based onmarket). Choose from anyfour of the lobster special dish-es, and then get another lob-ster for free.“We also just started a kids

menu,” he says, “which hasbeen very popular because ofsummer with the kids out ofschool.” Keiki can choose fromSaimin, Orange Chicken or GauGee for $3.99.And even when summer

ends, Lung Fung still has great

deals year-round. Stop in for thelunch special; dishes includeBeef Chow Funn and SingaporeNoodles. All lunch specials are$7.95 and come with a drink.

Other popular dishesinclude Spicy Chickenwith Basil ($10.95) andthe Braised OxtailHotpot ($15.95).And no matter what

time of day it is, you canstill find Chicken withBlack Bean Sauce onCrispy Hong Kong Noodles($4.99) a rare, tasty find forany Chinese restaurant.And with the purchase ofany entree from the regularmenu, get Honey WalnutShrimp for $6.99.And when you think

you've tried everything onthe menu, think again. LungFung chefs are constantlyconcocting new treats, andthe menu is constantly

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For nearly 80 years,Sekiya’s Restaurant andDelicatessen has

offered up local favorites atwhat has become its iconichome on Kaimuki Avenuejust mauka of Kaimuki HighSchool. The eatery caters toa wide range of tastes, andmakes it possible to enjoy ahearty bowl of udon noo-dles, some crispy frenchfries and a hot fudge sundaeall in one sitting.While Sekiya’s extensive

menu features everythingfrom classic burgers andsandwiches to traditionalJapanese noodle offerings, theside dishes make perfectappetizers, whether enjoyedas a quick lunch, afternoonsnack or dinner starter.The Hash Tempura ($5.10

for six pieces, 85 cents foreach additional piece) offersa unique take on corned beefhash. The flavorful meatmixture is deep-fried tempu-ra-style in a golden batter toform bite-size morsels thatappease any appetite. Also popular are the multi-

ple sushi dishes available at

Sekiya’s, including the Inari(cone) Sushi ($1.35) andNori Maki ($5.25) rolledsushi. These handheldfavorites pair well with themultiple vegetable accompa-niments available includingthe Kimpira Gobo ($5.25),braised burdock root, andNamasu ($3.55), an assort-ment of thinly sliced vegeta-bles in rice vinegar.Seikya’s also offers up an

Okazu menu with a lacarte items available delistyle — the perfect wayto snack or create aunique plate lunch. TheOkazu items — whichinclude selections suchas sushi, noodles andtempura — are serveddaily from 8 a.m. to 4:30p.m. at the counter justas you enter the store.

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1 A mouthwatering display ofSekiya’s favorites. 2 Kimpira Gobo($5.25) and Namasu ($3.55)3 Nori Maki ($5.25) 4 Inari Sushi($1.35) and Hash Tempura ($5.10,six pieces)

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Visit 1132cafe.com for a listing of dailyspecials.

1132 Cafe & Espresso Bar999 Bishop St. and 1132 Bishop St.

526.1777

Rainbow Drive-InYou’ll be seeing double rainbows after

devouring a heaping portion of RainbowDrive-In’s original Chili Dog Plate($6.20). Trust me, this painstakingly deli-cious plate lunch will leave you with amajor kanak attack to say the least!Rainbow Drive-In was founded in

October 1961 by Sejiu and Ayako Ifuku,and today their son-in-law JimGusukuma takes the reins as vice presi-dent of this iconic Kapahulu landmark.Plate lunches run the gamut here,

from the Loco Moco Plate ($6.75) to theMixed Plate ($7.25), featuring bonelesschicken cutlet, mahi mahi filet and bar-becue steak. And while all this is appeal-ing to my eager appetite, the Chili DogPlate wins me over every time. Made

fresh everyday, Rainbow Drive-In’sfamous chili is made from a Sejiu Ifukupersonal recipe. It’s something youwon’t be able to find anywhere else, andbelieve me, it’ll leave you coming backfor more. The substantial hot dog, riceand mac salad also make it the ultimatechoice for the hungriest of diners. Yum! According to Gusukuma, Rainbow

Drive-In prides itself in sticking withoriginal recipes and its low prices.“And in honor of our 50th anniversary

this year, we’re also rolling back theprices to those that were seen in the 60’sand 70’s,” he says.Anniversary specials include 25 cent

Hot Dog and Drink, July 16 from 10 a.m.to 5 p.m.; 25-cent Hamburger, August 14from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; 25-cent Saimin,Sept. 17 from 5 to 9 p.m.; and $1 ChiliPlate, Oct. 16 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.Anniversary specials will be sold only

at the parking lot tent.

Rainbow Drive-In3308 Kanaina Ave.

737.0177

Zippy's RestaurantsWhat would a tribute to captivating

chili be without paying homage toZippy’s world-class chili? Zippy’srenown original recipe chili has beensold since Zippy’s first came into exis-tence in 1966, with the opening of thefirst McCully location by its originatorsFrancis and Charlie Higa.“They thought their chili would

become popular and it did,” saysZippy's Restaurants’ creative specialistJay Crisologo, adding, “Since then it hasgrown to become Zippy’s signatureitem. It’s served in many ways and it’seven a popular fundraising item fororganizations and sports teams. “What hasn’t changed much is the

recipe — it’s basically the same onesince 1966.”And you know how the saying goes,

“if it’s not broke don't fix it!” Zippy’schili is featured in many of the eatery’stop-notch items, including the ChiliFrank Plate ($7.60 fast food counter),Chili Burrito ($5.10 fast food counter)

and the famous Chili with Rice ($4.45large, fast food counter).The Chili Frank Plate is a hearty com-

bination of a hot dog and chili, servedwith rice and macaroni salad that willleave you satisfyingly stuffed for days.For the burrito lover, take advantage ofthe chili burrito, a fried bean burritotopped with Zippy’s chili. This ono dishalso is available as a plate with rice andmacaroni salad. And who can forget theone that started it all? The classic Chiliwith Rice is my No.1 pick, no doubt!So, just how popular is Zippy’s chili

you ask? Well, according to Crisologo,Zippy’s chili was originally cooked in 15gallon pots — nowadays, it’s cooked in300 gallon kettles! More than 110 tons ofZippy’s chili is produced each month.You do the math!

Zippy’s Restaurants46-038 Kamehameha Hwy.

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1 1132 Cafe & EspressoBar’s Chili Combo ($6.98) 2 Rainbow Drive-In’s famousChili Dog Plate ($6.20)3 Zippy’s Chili with Rice($4.45 large, fast food counter)4 Zippy’s Chili Frank Plate($7.60, fast food counter) 5 Rainbow Drive-In’sHenrieda Nerro with onoplate lunches. 6 Zippy’s ChiliBurrito ($5.10, fast foodcounter) Photos 3, 4 and 6courtesy of Zippy’sRestaurants.

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Rainbow Drive-In turns the big 5-0 this year, and incelebration of reaching this momentous mile-stone, the Kapahulu eatery is rolling back the

prices of select menu items to what they were when Sejiuand Ayako Ifuku founded the landmark restaurant in 1961.“It’s one day every month, and we’re doing that to

recognize our beginnings and say thank you to the com-munity for supporting us all these years,” says vicepresident Jim Gusukuma.This Saturday (July 16), customers can get a Hot Dog

and Small Drink for just 25 cents! The anniversary spe-cial will be sold from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the parking lottent only and will be limited to five items per customer(no phone orders will be accepted).“In August we’re having 25-cent Hamburgers,”

Gusukuma adds of the special that will run from 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. Aug. 14. Additional specials to mark your cal-endars for include 25 cent Saimin (5 p.m.-9 p.m. Sept.17) and $1 Chili Plate (11 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 16).“With the anniversary specials, we’re trying to take

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Contact Sarah Pacheco at diningout@staradvertiser.com

Ameal at Rainbow Drive-In is akin tostopping by your parents’ house fora quick bite to eat. The food is sim-

ple and unpretentious, but somehow recre-ating those homemade dishes is impossible to do on your own.The reason for this familial feel is because Rainbow Drive-In

has been a family operation since it was founded by Sejiu andAyako Ifuku in October 1961.“Rainbow Drive-In is still in the same family today,” says vice

president Jim Gusukuma, who also happens to be the Ifukus’son-in-law. “The second generation is still running it and lookingto pass it on to the third generation.”Another part of the Rainbow Drive-In ohana is its dedicated

staff of 42 that helps the tiny drive-in run smoothly from 7 a.m.to 9 p.m. every day. In fact, many of the employees have beenwith the company for more than 20 years, such as kitchen man-ager Pam Martin who started with the company in 1983.“I think people would be surprised by how many employees

we have,” Gusukuma states. “Because our trademark is quickservice, we have to hire a lot of people to have fast service andget the plates out.”Though bustling

all year long, sum-mertime signals thestart of busy sea-son for the drive-indue to its closeproximity to Waikiki,Kapiolani Park andDiamond Head.“We’re fortunate

to be in Kapahuluand be so close tothe beach,”Gusukuma says.“And our busi-

ness noticeablyspikes when there’swaves!” he addswith a laugh.While the plate

lunches, mac salad,saimin, loco mocoand bentos havedrawn in locals foryears, RainbowDrive-In recently hasseen an increase in out-of-town customers thanks in part to glowingrecommendations and a feature on Food Network’s hit series Diners,Drive-Ins and Dives.“We’ll ask, ‘How did you find out about us,’ and they’ll say a friend

told us we gotta stop here, or they saw us on television or they askedthe hotel staff,” Gusukuma says.“Again, we’re very fortunate.”Rainbow Drive-In fans also can show their support for the iconic

restaurant with a 50th anniversary special edition T-shirt, on sale for$16 for a limited time.

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Rainbow Drive-In kitchen manager Pam Martin,showing off the 50th anniversary T-shirt and the HotDog Special.

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prices back to what they were in theold days,” Gusukuma says.Save the increase in menu prices,

much has remained the same atRainbow Drive-In as when it firstopened for business a half centuryago. Most of the recipes used todayare the same ones Sejiu Ifuku cookedup back in the ‘60s, including thefamous chili that is the focal point ofmany menu favorites, from the ChiliPlate ($5.75) and Chili Dog Plate ($6.20)to the Chili Dog Boat ($3.95), Chili Riceor Chili Cracker Bowl ($2.75 each).“We like to think we have a really

good product, and we make it freshevery day,” Gusukuma adds. “It’s thesame recipe that my father-in-lawdeveloped, and we don’t vary thatrecipe. We haven’t tapered with that,and it seems to work.”One recent change on the menu,

however, is the substitution of ahikatsu for mahi mahi filet in RainbowDrive-In’s Mix Plate ($7.25).

“Mahi mahi is getting extremely hardto get right now, so we’ve changed toahi,” explains Gusukuma. “Instead ofthe grilled mahi mahi, we’ve substitut-ed ahi in the katsu form, just because itholds up better and is more tenderthan frying it.”Everything else is the same on this

best-selling plate, which also comeswith a boneless chicken cutlet and bar-becue steak served with two scoopsrice and choice of macaroni salad orcole slaw.“If people know us, they know we

don’t add different items very often, sothis is a major change for us,” Gusukumanotes. “But people should try it.”

Rainbow Drive-In3308 Kanaina Ave.737.0177Open 7 a.m.-9 p.m. dailyFree parking available

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Fendu Boulangerie

FenduBoulangerie Where: Manoa Market-place, 2752 WoodlawnDrive, Ste 5-119

Call: 988.4310

Hours: Tuesday-Satur-day 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun-day 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

By Christina O’Connor

Early on a Wednesdaymorning, Rod Ohiraand Mary and Harry

Chang sit on a table outsideof Fendu Boulangerie,leisurely chatting after theyhad finished upbreakfast.The three are regu-lars at the quaint Europeanbakery in ManoaMarketplace. Ohira was thefirst customer when thevenue opened in 2009 andhas been eating here at leasta couple mornings a weekwith a group of friends,including the Changs.For breakfast, Fendu

Boulangerie offers an arrayof pastries, including bis-

cuits ($1), croissants ($1.75),bran and blueberry muffins($1.30) and cranberry andmango scones (75 cents).For lunch and dinner, you

can enjoy sandwiches likethe oven roasted turkey($7) or rustic gourmet piz-zas like the classic pizzawith tomatoes and moz-zarella (8-inch pie, $7.99)and basil pesto and goatcheese (8-inch pie, $10.99).

Fendu Boulangerie alsohas a variety of dailybread specials includingrustic Kalamata olivebread on Tuesdays andHamakua mushroombread on Saturdays.And don't forget to try

the artfully designed

desserts like caramelmousse with vanilla rumbananas ($4.75 per slice)and guava cheesecake($4.50 per slice).For these three regulars, it's

been the delectable pastriesthat have been bringing themback all these mornings.

Rod Ohira: “This is the bestbiscuit in town. You can't beat it.We're always here and I alwaysget the biscuit and the bran muf-fin.”

Mary Chang: “The quali-ty of the food is excellent. Ilike the chocolate crois-sants. The dough is soflaky.”

Mary Chang, Rod Ohira and HarryChang enjoy a morning at FenduBoulangerie.

Christina O’Connor photo

1 Hot Dog Special available July 16 (25 cents)2 Mix Plate ($7.25)

3 Chili Plate ($5.75)

Lawrence Tabudlo photos

1 3

2

Rae Tanaka, General Manager2752 Woodlawn Drive, Manoa | 988-592398-1277 Kaahumanu Street, Waimalu | 485-8883

Since opening Paesano's almost 20 years ago, we never really thoughtabout advertising. However, we knew we had to be proactive when weopened our second location (in Waimalu) in order to keep us goingstrong. Since advertising with Dining Out, we have seen a significantincrease in business along with many new faces. Dining out is the best

way to advertise. It really works!

Dining Out REALLY Works!

recipe

D I N I N G O U T | J U L Y 1 0 - 1 6 , 2 0 1 1 | 1 9

Ingredients : List A• 10 ounces Alaskan

king crab meat• 3 ounces ground pork• 1 tablespoon choppedcelery• 1 tablespoon chopped

bell pepper, assorted colors• 1 tablespoon chopped

green onion• 1 tablespoon fresh corn• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise• 1 whole egg• ground pepper, to taste

List B• 1 cup tempura batter

(3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1 whole egg and 1/2 cup of water, combined)

• 1 cup bread crumbs• 2 cups vegetable oil for

frying crab cakes• 2 cups Big Island baby

greens or mesclungreens

Preparation:• Combine ingredientsfrom list A, divide to a 3-ounce portion and form a

round pancake. • Dip crab cakes into tem-pura batter and coat withbread crumbs. • In a wok or deep fryer,pre-heat oil at 375 F, thenfry crab cakes to goldenbrown and set aside.• On a plate, lay downsalad as a bed then putdown crab cake and topwith fresh mango, tomatosalsa.

Fresh Mango & Tomato SalsaIngredients:• 1 tablespoon ripemango, diced about 1/4inch• 1 tablespoon tomato,diced about 1/4 inch• 1 teaspoon choppedonion• 1 teaspoon choppedChinese parsley• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

• 1/2 teaspoon balsamicvinegar• salt and Tabasco, totaste

Preparation: • To prepare salsa, mix allingredients together. • Serve with Thai CrabCake.

Alaskan KingCrab Cakes Thai Style with Fresh IslandSalsa and Baby GreensBy Chef Chai Chaowasaree

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

941-6161

Hawaiian Roll Cake$15.30 (Whole cake)

$3.15 (Sliced cake)

ALA MOANA Sidewalk Sale

July 15-17, 2011

Try Our Marinated Fried Chicken!“Marinated in a Light Teri

Sauce then Deep Fried. Very Tasty!”

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

SEKIYA’S RESTAURANT& DELICATESSEN

Serving Hawaii for 75 Years!

2746 Kaimuki Ave732-1656

ACROSS KAIMUKI H.S.www.SekiyasRestaurant.com

Dinner Daily from 4:30pm949 Kapahulu Avenue

(corner of Kapahulu and Kaimuki Ave.)

732-7666

F R E S H S I M P L E A F F O R D A B L EThis coupon cannot be combined with other offers. Expires 7/15/11

10% OFF FOOD ONLY

Between 4:30 - 6:30pm

with this coupon

Now Serving Alcohol

May, June & July 2011$19.95 Lunch Buffet/ $29.95 Dinner Buffet

Complimentary rental of LCD projector,screen, podium and mic

Available M-F for new bookings only50 adults minimum

Contact Tracy Silva-Kong today:

tsilvakong@willowshawaii.com

952-9200

WHERE TO DINE

Symbol KeyBreakfast

Lunch

Dinner

After Midnight

Alcohol served

Online

Catering

Atlantis Seafood & Steak2284 Kalakaua Avenue922-6868

4 Kings Kitchen2671 S. King St.951-5464

d.k Steakhouse2552 Kalakaua Ave., Waikiki Marriott Beach Hotel931-6280

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

Napoleon’s BakeryLocated inside of Zippy’s

Willows, The901 Hausten S t.952-9200

AMERICAN

BAKERYFendu Boulangerie2752 Woodlawn Dr.Manoa Marketplace988-4310

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

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

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

Eggs n’ Things343 Saratoga Road923-EGGS (3447)

Ige’s Restaurant & 19th Puka98-761 Oihana Place, Aiea486-3500

841-0931Kam Shopping Center • Open 6am Daily

Cannot be combined with any other discounts. Exp. 7/14/11

15% OFFAll Lunch Entrees

STRAWBERRY CLOUD CAKE

Two layers of vanilla chiffon cake filled with custard and strawberry

filling, iced with whipped cream and topped with stripes of

strawberry filling.

TRYOUR

OFTHE

Choice of Two: • 2pc Shrimp & 2pc Vegetable Tempura • Chicken Katsu • Chicken Kagaage• Chicken, Beef or Pork Teriyaki • Ahi (plain, salted or teriyaki) • Butterfish• Sashimi, Salmon or Unagi (add $2 more to meal price)

Includes Miso Soup, Tofu, Gyoza,Scoop of Rice, or Tsukemono

SUMMER SPECIALS

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

$11.95

596-0799Since 1989

626 SHERIDAN ST. (backside of Walmart)SUN, TUE, WED, THUR

6 AM - 12 MIDFRI & SAT6 AM - 2 AM

MON11 AM - 12 MID

YAKINIKUMILLION

TUES-SUN 6AM-11AM

NEW

20% OFFSENIOR DISCOUNT60+ older, applies to

breakfast only

$2.99 BREAKFAST SPECIAL

1-scoop fried rice, 1-egg (any style), 2-bacon

2 0 | D I N I N G O U T | J U L Y 1 0 - 1 6 , 2 0 1 1

Sam Sung Plaza • 655 Keeaumoku Street #108 • 949-2890

All Day SpecialAll You Can Eat!!!

NOW OPEN 24 HOURS

Short Rib, Seasoned Short Rib,Rib Eye, Seasoned Beef, Brisket,BBQ Chicken, Tripe, Pork Belly,Spicy Pork, Tongue, Also includes Seafood Pancake& Korean Miso Soup

Adult $19.95Child $16.95

BYOB

Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square by Times Supermarket

524-1628

Excludes set menus; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, CharSiu & other specials. Not to be combined with

any other offer. Expires 7/31/11.

Credit Card Sale Only(With Coupon)

Hong Kong Dim Sum &Regular Menu Items

Dim Sum Take Out Special! 8am-11:30am10% OFF(Charge) •15% OFF(Cash)

Dim Sum & Reg. Menu Dine In Special!5% OFF(Charge) •10% OFF(Cash)

10%OFF

Celebrating 10Years!

Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)

5% OFF

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Avenue738-8666

Must present couponExpires 7/31/11

Excludes set menu; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, Char Siu & other specials.

Ham and Scallop Soup • Chinese Chicken Salad• Peking Duck • Steamed Sea Bass with Ginger & Onions

• Walnut Shrimp • Capitol Pork Chops• Boneless Chicken Cake Noodle • Rice

Chef’s Dessert of the Day

$159Special Menu

for10

111N. King St. near Maunakea7am-10pm

521-8268No credit cardsaccepted for special menu

Dim SumServed 7am Daily

$198Take-out Orders

Welcomed

WHERE TO DINE

CATERERS

Kahai Street Kitchen237 Kalihi Street, 845-0320

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

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

Anytime CafeMarket City Shopping Center2919 Kapiolani Blvd735-3888

CAFE

Yakiniku Camellia Buffet2494 S. Beretania St.944-0449

Makino ChayaAloha Tower Mkt place 585-6360Westridge Mall 486-5100

Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine590 Farrington Hwy692-9880

Golden Palace SeafoodRestaurant111 N. King St.521-8268

CHINESE

Duck Yun820 W. Hind Dr.Aina Haina Shopping Center373-1303 or 373-4632

Golden Duck1221 S. King St. • 597-80884230 Waialae Ave., Kahala737-7188

Chin’s Chinatown Restaurant1023 Maunakea St.521-4492

Canton House Restaurant162 N. Hotel St.521-3788

Canton Seafood Restaurant923 Keeaumoku St.955-3388

1132 Cafe999 Bishop Street • 526-17771132 Bishop St. Ste.131 • 521-1837

California WokAla Moana Shopping Center, Ground Level (between Macy’s & Radio Shack)947-1332

Camellia Buffet930 McCully St.951-0511/0611

BUFFET

Ala Moana Center(Between Macy’s & Radio Shack) 947-1332

with entree purchase. Coupon required. Exp. 7/31/11

HAPPY FAMILY PLATEwith Meat, Chicken, Beef,

Shrimp, Pork & Scallop in ourspecial brown sauce.

Delicious, Healthy, Low-Fat Chinese Cuisine

WAIMALU 485-8883

98-1277 Kaahumanu St.(across from Safeway)

www.paesanohawaii.com

MANOA988-5923

2752 Woodlawn Drive

Open Everyday 10am-10pm / Except Sun & Wed 10am-9pm2919 Kapiolani Boulevard • Market City Shopping Center

735-8488

Expires 7/14/11. Must Present Coupon.

NEW DISH SPECIAL

BUY ONE, GET ONE

50% OFF50% OFF

Authentic & Original Vietnamese Cuisine

at the Colony Surf

Michel’s Early DiningClubTwo course menu for $45 plus a complimentary glass of wine.

5:30 pm Reservations Only! MONDAY THRU SATURDAYON RESERVATIONS MENTIONING THIS AD

Expires 7/31/11

www.michelshawaii.com • 923-6552 • 2895 Kalakaua Ave.FREE VALET PARKING • LIVE ENTERTAINMENT NIGHTLY

CALL FOR BANQUETS, RECEPTIONS & PARTIES 728-3463

New

exciti

ng

menu c

hang

es

One coupon per order. Cannot be combined with other offers. Expires 7/30/11

Kahala Mall738-5696

(KOZO)

Moiliili 951-5696

(KOZO)

Keeaumokuby Wal-Mart946-5696

(KOZO)

Pearlridge483-6805

Pearl Cityby Wal-Mart455-6805

*Kids 10 years old and under only. One free kid’s meal with each adult entrée purchased. Cannot be combined with any other promotion, discount or special. Ask your server for details.

AIEA/PEARLRIDGE98-150 Kaonohi St.

487-9911

WAIKIKI1972 Kalakaua Ave.

942-2121

D I N I N G O U T | J U L Y 1 0 - 1 6 , 2 0 1 1 | 2 1

Cupcake Bouquets Custom Cookies • Cakes

Gift Baskets • FundraisingBack by Popular Demand

Our Famous Cinnamon Bread!4369 Lawehana St. (across Target in Salt Lake) | OPEN Mon - Fri 6AM - 1PM

visit our website www.larrysbakery.com or find us on

HO HO Chinese Cuisine590 Farrington HwyKapolei Marketplace

692-9880Seafood Lunch ...... starting at $950Seafood-CrablegDinner Buffet ...... starting at $1595

SUMMER ISPARTY TIMEBook Your’s NOW!

Call For Group Rates!

Manapua SpecialSteamed $1.25Baked $1.35

Pork HashHalf Moon

$.70

ShrimpDumplings

$.70Manapua Station • Open Mon.-Sat. 6AM • Sun. 8AM

Open for Plate Lunch

Tue - Fri 10:30am - 1:30pm

Catering AvailableEveryday!

237 KALIHI ST.(Corner of Kahai and Kalihi)

ph 845-0320fax 842-4273

kahaistreet-kitchen.com

DINE IN – TAKE-OUTCatering from casual to exquisite events

Signature dishes offered as

Daily Specials

Soft Shell Crab AlfredoRicotta Stuffed

ChickenMini Okinawan Sweet Potato

& Kalua Pork Cakes

HanakiShabu Shabu

11:30 am-2:30 pm; 5 pm-10 pm (Closed Tuesdays)

MANOA MARKETPLACE (Tons of FREE Parking) 988-1551

Maple Garden/Yen King909 Isenberg St.941-6641

WHERE TO DINEFAMILY DINING

Angelo Pietro Honolulu1585 Kapiolani Blvd. #110941-0555

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

On On at McCully1110 McCully St.946-8833

ON ONat McCully

Mini Garden Orient &Vegetarian Cuisine2065 S. Beretania St.946-3828

New Liu’s Chop SueyKam Shopping Center1620 N. School Street, #120847-1234 / 841-8668

Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square524-1628

Mandalay (The)1055 Alakea St.525-8585

Hee Hing Restaurant 449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

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.

I Love Country Cafe885 Queen St.4725 Bougainville Dr.783-7901

new

Fresh Catch45-1118 Kam Hwy235-POKE (7653)3109 Waialae Ave735-POKE (7653)

Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant5724 Kalanianaole Hwy.377-5566

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Ave.738-8666

4230 Waialae Ave., Kahala 1221 S. King St.737-7188 • 737-7288 597-8088

MON-THUR 10AM-10PM/FRI-SUN 10AM-11PM 10:30AM-11PM EVERYDAY

KAHALA LOCATIONNOW SERVING DIM SUM

FREE $15 GIFT CERTIFICATEwith Take-out orders of $100 or more

Live WholeMain Lobster

$11.99w/ entree

purchase

FREESide Chinese Chicken Salad w/any entrée purchasew/ad. exp. 7/14/11

Dine-in or Take-out. Offer goodat King St. and Kahala

Limited Time Offer

KAILUA (Next to Boots & Kimo’s)151 Hekili Street 230-8400

WARD CENTRE (Auahi Streetfront)1200 Ala Moana 596-0066

Limited Time Offer!

Visit zpizza and enjoyour new STRAWBERRYGOAT CHEESE SALADabsolutely refreshing!

zpizza.com

Ph: 677-7744www.acateredexperience.com

Special graduation menusstarting from $10.95 per person!

Minimum 25 guests, delivery fees may apply.Available for events booked through August 31, 2011.

Celebrate YourGraduate’s

Achievement!

WEEKEND PRIME RIB & ALASKANSNOW CRAB LEG BRUNCH BUFFET

Enjoy a great dining experience with great foodwhile surrounded by a waterfall garden setting,pond full of colorful koi and ulua fish

for only$25.95

New Hours of Operation:Breakfast Service: Monday-Friday 6:30am-10:00am,Saturday and Sunday 6:30am-9:30am Brunch Service: Saturday and Sunday 10:00am-2:00pmLunch Service: Monday-Friday 11:00am-2:00pmDinner Buffet: Wednesday-Sunday 5:00pm-9:30pm

A new twist on an old favorite

*For information/reservations callPagoda Restaurant at 948-8356

• SATURDAY & SUNDAY •

677-5388 94-050 Farrington Hwy. • Waipahu, HI 96797

NO MSGADDED!

ton tonramenF I N E R A M E N H O U S E

Oxtail RamenSoup base made from pork, chicken and beef bone.

Special noodles topped with chinese parsleyand green onion. 1lb of oxtail in every order.

$1095

JULYSPECIAL

NEW!

2 2 | D I N I N G O U T | J U L Y 1 0 - 1 6 , 2 0 1 1

Spicy Tuna Lover$674(Dine-in Only)

Weekly Special(Regular $8.99)

Coupon required.One set/coupon/person.Some restrictions apply.

Expires 7/17/11

$674

R E S E R VAT I O N S(808) 947-8818

“Best ChineseRestaurant on

the island!”- Martin Yan

• 32 ft. long stage • 7 private rooms• Sound & projection video system

Perfect for anyWedding or Event

Seafood RestaurantAffordable Elegance

Dim Sum

starts @ $2.95

Open 10:30am to 10:00pmAla Moana Shopping Center

(above Macy’s)jadedynastyhawaii.com

8000 Square FootRestaurant

$88Lobster Dinner for 4

MON-THURS ONLYSoup of the Day • Live Maine Lobster(1.25lbs.) • Signature Fried Chicken(Half) • Pork Ribs w/Chefs Special

Sauce • Sautéed Fish Fillet w/ SeasonalVegetables • Steamed Rice • Dessert

$100 For 10 PeopleSeaweed Tofu and Pork Soup

Deep Fried Crispy Whole ChickenSalt and Pepper Shrimp

Pork Chop w/Orange SauceSteamed Fish Fillet w/Black Bean Sauce

Vegetable w/GarlicBeef Vegetable NoodleSteamed White Rice

Cannot combinewith other discounts

Call for info on ourFREE LOBSTER

SPECIAL

NEW!Kids Menu for$3.99

377-5555 or 377-5566Lungfunghawaii.com • Open Daily 11am-9pm

5724 Kalanianaole Hwy • Niu Valley Shopping CenterLOTS OF FREE PARKING

Available Daily for Dine-in or Take-out

WHERE TO DINE

Wailana Coffee House1860 Ala Moana Blvd.955-1764

Zippy’sCall the one nearest you.

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

Kit N Kitchen1010 University Avenue942-7622

Kani Ka Pila Grille2169 Kalia Rd, Outrigger Reef on the Beach924-4990

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

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

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

FILIPINO

Tanaka Saimin888 N. Nimitz Hwy #103524-2020

IHOPWaikiki - 1850 Ala Moana Blvd • 949-4467Waikiki - Kuhio & Lewers • 921-2400Pearl City - Times Sq. SC • 486-4467Kaneohe - Windward Mall • 235-4467Hilo - Prince Kuhio Plaza • 959-2600

JJ Bistro & French Pastry3447 Waialae Ave.739-0993 Restaurant Epic

1131 Nuuanu Ave.587-7877

Shakey’s Pizza ParlorWaipahu Town Center94-060 Farrington Hwy., #D3677-1919

Rainbow Drive Inn3308 Kanaina Ave.737-0177

Le Cacao Bistro3441 Waialae Ave.626-5368

1936 S. King St.Local Japanese Style DiningDinner 5 - Midnight • Late Pupus 10 - 2am

941-2835KIDS EAT FREEMONDAY & TUESDAY

*KIDS - Ages 2 to 7 years old.

*1 Child per AdultFREE ENTREE ONYOUR B-DAY!

*BIRTHDAY PERSON w/Valid ID &

*2 ADULT (guests) to qualify.

*FREE ENTREE (up to $19 value).

We Welcome

GROUP PARTIES

801 Dillingham (next to Costco)

94-300 Farrington Hwy, Waipahu (next to Savers)

951-MAXS (6297) Since 1945

“Cuisine of the Philippines”

www.maxsofmanila.com

Max’s KO TO-GO PackFinger foods - 6pcs. of Chicken(legs & thighs), 16pcs. LumpiangShanghai & Chicken Chicharon

(Crispy Chicken Skin)$15.99

Now AvailableMax’s Caramel Bars™Sweet, chewy and nutty

Chinese Restaurant East HonoluluON ON at McCully

1110 McCully St. • 946-8833(Corner of McCully & Young St.)

Aina Haina Shopping Center373-1303 or 373-4632

Hawaii’s FavoriteOne Week Only!

HONEY WALNUT SHRIMP

Find menus and $5 couponat www.ononhawaii.com

$8.95reg. $13.95 • exp 7/14/11

Live Lobsterwith purchase at On On only

$12.99

MON-THUR:6am - 9pmFRI: 6am - 11pmSAT: 7am - 11pmSUN: 7am - 9pm

524-2020

JULY SPECIALNEW SUMMER BENTOSpam, Egg, Luncheon Meat, Hot Dog

$228Chicken Salad

Imperial Scallop SoupPeking Duck with BunSalt & Pepper Shrimp

Seafood w/Vegetables in Taro BasketSteamed Fish Fillets w/Ginger ScallionBlack Mushroom with Baby Pak Choy

Steamed Rice, Dessert

1055 Alakea St.525-8585

Special Price for Table of 10

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

www.themandalayhawaii.comMon - Sun 10:30am to 9:00pm

Excluding all coupons and other discounts. Dine-in only.

D I N I N G O U T | J U L Y 1 0 - 1 6 , 2 0 1 1 | 2 3

SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCESUNDAY. . . . . . . . . Melveen LeedMONDAY . . . . . . . Jerry SantosTUESDAY. . . . . . . Robert Cazimero & HulaWEDNESDAY . . . . Robert Cazimero & HulaTHURSDAY. . . . . . Sista Robi & Jeff Rasmussen

Buy onedinner entree,

receive 2nd entree50% OFFvalid Sun, Mon & Tue with ad

Expires 7/19/11.

FREE VALET PARKING • www.chefchai.com • Call 585-0011

TERESA BRIGHTSaturday 7-16-11

BRUCE SHIMABUKURUFriday 7-15-11

Best

Greek Food

in Town!(Limit 1 per customer. Not combinable with other offers. Equal or lesser value.) Exp. 7/31/11.

396-8441 Koko Marina Shopping Center

WHERE TO DINEGREEK

The Fat Greek3040 Waialae Ave. 734-04041831 Ala Moana Blvd 941-3444Ala Moana Food Court 949-2120

Greek MarinaKoko Marina Shopping Center7192 Kalanianaole Hwy.396-8441

ITALIAN

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

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

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

Ala Moana CenterHookipa Terrace356-8300

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

FINE DINING

Paesano RistoranteWaimalu Plaza (across Safeway)98-1277 Kaahumanu St. #119485-8883

Manoa Marketplace2752 Woodlawn Dr.988-5923

INDIANMonsoon IndiaDiscovery Bay (across Buffalo Wild Wings)1778 Ala Moana Blvd., Ste 213941-5112

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

*DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WITH

THIS AD. EXP. 7/31/11.

KOREAN CUISINE• LUNCH $15.95 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM• DINNER $22.95 2:30 PM -10 PMKal Bi, Sirloin, Chicken, Sashimi Spicy Pork, Oysters (Fri/Sat/Su)

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 7/31/11.

July Menu for FourChinese Chicken Salad • Wintermelon SoupMongolian Pork Chop • Beef and Broccoli

Pepper Salt Shrimp • Ma Po TofuSteamed Rice

$49 for Four (reg. $65) with this couponserved daily; valid until 7/15/2011

PEKING DUCK / LOBSTER DINNER• Peking Duck Two Ways

-Peking Duck with Steamed Buns-Peking Duck Braised E Mein

• Chinese Chicken Salad• Wok Seared Shoyu Prawns

• Maine Lobster with Ginger Scallions• Mongolian Pork Chop

• Garlic Shanghai Bok Choy$199 Table Ten (Reg. $229)

(limited to two tables on Saturdays & Sundays)served until 7/15/2011

Thank you Hawaii!HAWAII’S BEST CHINESE FOOD

LET US DO THE COOKING!

449 KAPAHULU AVE., STE 101735-5544

MAINE LOBSTER & DIM SUM LUNCH FOR TWO• Chinese Chicken Salad

• Whole Maine Lobster E Mein• Baked Char Siu Bao • Har Gau• Chicken Siu Mai • Custard Tart

$39 for twoMAINE LOBSTER DINNER FOR TWO

• Chinese Chicken Salad• Mu Shu Pork • Maine Lobster with Ginger Scallions

• Mongolian Beef • Sauteed Chinese Broccoli

$49 for two

580 Nimitz Hwy.545-7979

July 4 thru July 1719.97 Three Course Special

1st CourseSeafood Summer Roll

Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce

2nd CourseChoice of: Soup or Salad

3rd CourseSunday

Country Fried Steak with Kapakahi Mash PotatoesMonday

Herb Crusted 12 oz. Ribeye SteakTuesday

Sam’s Oven Roasted Duck with Orange SauceWednesday

Miso Marinated Wild SalmonThursday

12 oz Grilled Pork Chop with Mango MarmaladeFriday

Grilled Wagyu Steak with Truffle Porchini SauceSaturday

Seafood Cioppino

ANNIVERSARYDINING PASSPORT

Receive a FREE $20 Passport Certificate*when purchasing a breakfast, a lunch & a dinner

between July 4 and July 31!

*certificate expires Sept. 30, 2011

| 808.356.8300| 808.443.5515

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor

restaurantsuntory.com922-5511

RESTAURANT

SUNTORY

98-761 Oihana Place, Aiea • Ph: 486-3500

RESTAURANT& 19TH PUKA

www.igesrestaurant.com

Featuring Our

New! Salad BarIncluded with Entrees

MON: Free Karaoke • TUES: Tableside Magic w/ Santos KiddWED-SAT: Live Music • THURS: Hawaiian Music

2 4 | D I N I N G O U T | J U L Y 1 0 - 1 6 , 2 0 1 1

3660 Waialae Ave. • 737-1177O N T H E R I S E

www.3660.com

COOKINGCLASS

Wednesday, July 276:00 PM

Oyster with Champagne Sauce

Mahimahi Provencale

Filet of Beef Tenderloin,Marchand de Vin

Profiteroles with House MadeVanilla Ice Cream

$65Inclusive of tax & service charge

This cooking demonstration includeswine pairing with each course

Join Chef Russell Siu

1585 Kapiolani Blvd. #110 | 941.0555 | www.angelopietro.com

Private Party Room for GraduationParty, Birthday, Baby Shower,Bridal Shower... 25 –35 People,Set Menu Available ($18 –$20)

ALA MOANA BLVD. • KUHIO AVEPEARL CITY • KANEOHE • HILO

Ala Moana (Free Parking)

Daily3:00 p.m.-Closing

Free meal valid for kids 12 and under on

“Just for Kids” menu.

Not valid with any other discounts, coupons or specials.

Dine-in only.

See Store for Details

Comehungry.

Leavehappy.

Experience ExceptionalIngredients for Memorable Celebrations...

• Impeccable Service• Expansive Menus• No Sales Tax• Ample Parking• Exceptional Value

Call 955-9676 or visit www.halekoa.comFor complete eligibility visit www.halekoa.com

WHERE TO DINE

Sekiya’s Restaurant &Delicatessen2746 Kaimuki Avenue732-1656

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

Sansei Seafood RestaurantWaikiki Beach Marriott Resort2552 Kalakaua Ave,931-6286

Makino Chaya98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

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

Kochi1936 South King St.941-2835

Hifumi Japanese RestaurantChinese Cultural Plaza536-3035

JAPANESE

Z PizzaWard CentreAuahi St. Shops596-0066

151 Hekili St., Kailua230-8400

Hanaki RestaurantManoa Marketplace2756 Woodlawn Drive988-1551

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

Upscale American Bistro Plate LunchOPEN: Mon-Sat 11am-9pm

2671A S. King St.951-KING (5464)Parking: turn into driveway between Kokua Market & 4 Kings

CHEF KAPO’SCHEF KAPO’S

SMOKED RACK ofBABY BACK RIBSSMOKED RACK ofBABY BACK RIBS

TRY OUR

NEW MENU

ITEMS!

2710 South King St.www.fukuyadeli.com

Deli Hours: Wed-Sun 6am-2pmAfter hours catering available

946-2073

From Bentos to Banquets& Picnics to Potlucks!

PersonalizedCatering

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Catering Hotline 783-7901

Oven Fresh Roast Pork, Char Siu, Roast Duck, Roast Chicken

Fresh Made Dim Sum, Manapua, Pastries

Ala Moana Shopping Center Makai Market

Windward Mall Food Courtwww.chinatownexpress-hawaii.com

Six Manapua(Steamed or Baked)

$599With coupon; one offer per coupon.

CASH SALES ONLY. While supplies last.Not valid with any other promotion

or discount. Expires 7/31/11

Small Pan ofFried Rice

(Vegetarian, Kung Pao,Hawaiian)

$999With coupon; one offer per coupon.

CASH SALES ONLY. While supplies last.Not valid with any other promotion

or discount. Expires 7/31/11

ALA MOANA CENTER, MALL LEVEL, MAUKANEXT TO VICTORIA’S SECRET

946-6388

WHERE TO DINE

Yakiniku Million626 Sheridan St.596-0799

Richo3008 Waialae Ave.734-2222

Ton Ton Ramen 95-050 Farrington Hwy, Waipahu 677-5388

Sushi San1411 Kapiolani Blvd, Suite 1944-0670

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

Central, in Waikiki Shopping Plaza,922-4702

West in Ala Moana Cntr-Hookipa Terrace945-3443

Sushi Company 1111 McCully Street947-5411

Sumo Ramen Kaneohe 234-6868Kapolei 693-8808Market City 737-1868Kamehameha Shp Cntr 848-8186Pearl Highlands Cntr 456-808299 Ranch Mapunapuna 833-3139

Sikdorak Korean RestaurantSam Sung Plaza 655 Keeaumoku St., #108949-2890

KOREANFrog House Restaurant1604 Kalakaua Ave.951-9370

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

MOCHI

Wahoo’s Fish Taco940 Auahi St. #140591-1646

Made In Hawaii Foods 2071-A South Beretania St. 947-902298-718 Moanalua Rd.484-0052

MEXICAN

Fresh Broiled Salmon with Mediterranean Sauces, Basmati Rice, Pita Bread and Greek Salad.

www.thefatgreek.netWaialae - 734-0404

3040 Waialae Ave.(Corner of St. Louis & Waialae)

Open Daily 11am-10pm

Waikiki - 941-34441831 Ala Moana Blvd.(Between Ilikai & Kobe)Open Daily 11am-10pm

Ala Moana - 949-2120Ala Moana Food Court

Mall Hours

BYOBno corkage

fee

www.sushisan.comOpen Daily 11am – 9pm • 1411 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 1 • (808) 944-0670

2380 Kuhio Ave • Tel: 923-2260$2/2 hr. parking Miramar at Waikiki

Mon-Fri 5:30-10pm • Sat & Sun All Day

LOBSTER & PRIME RIB DINNERKAMA‘AINA SPECIAL! 20% OFF

LOBSTER &PRIME RIB BUFFET• Snow Crab Legs

• Dungeness Crab • Roast Beef & Beef Steak at Teppanyaki

• Pork Spare Rib • Mahi Mahi Steak• Chicken Teriyaki • Pizza & Pasta Salad

• Shrimp Dumpling • Breaded Oyster• Shrimp Tempura

• Half Shell Green Mussel• Vegetable Egg Roll

• California Roll & Sushi• Garlic Ahi & Salmon • Calamari Steak

• Fried Rice & Fried Noodle • Fruit & Salad Bar

• 30 Kinds of Dessert...and much more!!

• Snow Crab Legs • Lobster

• Prime Rib• Soft Shell Crab • Live Abalone

• Miso Butterfish• Sushi Uni

• Half Shell Oysters• 30 Kinds of Desserts

Plus all Happy Buffet Menu!

Happy Buffet 5:30pm - 9:30pm

MON - Thur

FRI - SUN

$32.98$33.98

1 Coupon per group. Must have valid ID. Not Combinable with other discounts. Discounts off regular adult price. No online or photo-copied coupons. Expires 7/31/11.

*Menu and prices subject to change

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5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tuesday – SaturdayRainbow Tower Hilton Hawaiian Village®

Validated Valet and Self-Parking AvailableEvening and aloha attire. Dress shorts acceptable. No t-shirts, casual, swim shorts, tank

tops or slippers. Information subject to change without notice.

Now Serving...Affordable 4-Course Meal

starting at $15.50Steak, Seafood, Pizza, Pasta, & Pastry

Open Daily 11a – 9pfor Lunch, Dinner & Afternoon Tea

3441 Waialae Ave • 626-5368JJ Bistro - 3447 Waialae Ave • 739-0993

www.lecacaobistro.com

by Chef JJ

Introducing New York Style

Now Available...FRENCH

MACAROON$1800

per dozen

GLUTEN FREE

DessertsAvailable

atLe CacaoBistro

July Special!10% OFFEntire Menucannot be combined with any other offer

$10.95per person(10 people min)

$24.95 per person(4 people min)

Oriental Chicken Salad4 types of Dim Sum

(Manapua, Nori Spring Roll, Pork Hash, Half Moon)General’s Chicken • Beef and Broccoli

Stir-Fried Assorted Vegetable • Seafood Fried RiceDessert - Almond Float

Chicken Salad with Oriental DressingCrispy Bacon Seafood Combo WrapDungeness Crab - Country Style

Honey Glazed Walnut ShrimpGeneral Tso’s Favorite Chicken

Seasonal Chinese Green VegetableHouse Fried Rice • Dessert: Mango Pudding

Specials not valid on Holidays.Advance Reservations required, please call 971-1818.$3 self park validation only.SeafoodvillageHyatt.com Ask about our Kama‘aina Discount

Hyatt Regency Resort& Spa-Street Level•2424 Kalakaua Ave., #102

955-1764 Open 24 Hours1860 Ala Moana Blvd. Validated Parking

an Island Speciality Served every Thursday at

WHERE TO DINE

Pho My Lien98-150 Kaonohi St.488-4900

Pho Kitchen2919 Kapiolani Blvd.735-8488

Jin Din Rou1491 S. King St.947-1133

VIETNAMESE

Souvaly Thai Cuisine803 Kam Hwy.455-5888

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

THAI

TAIWANESE

Shabu Shabu Bangkok“Thai Style” Hot Pot949 Kapahulu Ave. • 732-7666

Shabu Shabu House“Japanese Style” Hot Pot1221 Kapiolani Blvd. #108597-1655

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

3660 on the Rise 3660 Waialae Ave.737-1177

PACIFIC RIM

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

OKAZUYA

SHABU SHABU

SEAFOODUncle’s Fish MarketWaterfront at Pier 34B275-0063

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tableside

@tableside

Above: Wahoo’s Kahala waiters Tyler Dickison and Chuck Renfro with the Banzai BowlInset: Banzai Bowl with pork ($10.75)

1 | Andy, Greg, Mitch and Joan Millar 2 | Ron, Terri, Jenne and Bob Strobel

3 | Mark Hoag and Joni Cozby 4 | Eric Wong, Carina Kahale and Omar Guillen

5 | Stephanie Cwik and Mary Ross 6 | Sharon, Kia, Thomas, Alliyah and Halie Spear

Whether you’re comingfrom a surf session at thebeach or stopping by for

a business lunch, Wahoo’s FishTaco caters to everyone. TheCalifornia-based chain gives off abeachy vibe and delights theappetites of diners with its incredi-ble “California-Mex” cuisine.Wahoo’s is located at WardGateway Center (940 Auahi St.)and Kahala Korner (4614 KilaueaAve.). Call 591.0642 (Ward) and732.9229 (Kahala).

Photos by Lawrence Tabudlo

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