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General manager Nani Lee Christian and thestaff at Tanaka Saimin invite patrons to feast on

savory dishes such as — front row, from left,Hearty Man Bento and Tanaka Saimin Combo;

and back row, Bento 1, Strawberry Waffle,Portuguese Sausage Omelet with Rice, Banana

Cream Pie and Hearty Man Bento (for dine-in customers).

There’s so much more to enjoy at Tanaka Saimin, where a soon-to-be-released breakfast menu and a sleek decor await diners.See page 4 | Lawrence Tabudlo photo

It’s a Nice Day for those who love jai | 7Stuffed on shabu shabu at Hanaki Restaurant | 8

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A Taste of Tanaka

Every so often, my mind wandersaway from the stresses of daily lifeand back to my travels along the

Mediterranean Sea and to the land ofGreece, where I spent one of the bestweeks of my life. My days consisted ofrelaxing by the pool sipping mimosas onthe Santorini isle, enjoying the magnifi-cent sunsets, and discovering the ancientruins of the Acropolis and Parthenon inAthens. And while I took this journey toGreece more than a year ago, I rememberit like it was yesterday. The people wereso friendly, and the food was out-of-this-world delicious — not to mentionhealthy.There’s just something about the

Mediterranean that I can’t get enough of.The beauty of the countries bordered bythis majestic sea is beyond words. I’m

currently planningan adventure toSpain, and it hasalways been adream of mine toexplore the pyra-mids of Egypt first-hand.Yes, while I can

endlessly dreamabout these exoticdestinations, one

thing that is realisticallyaccessible to me at this very moment isthe food! Mediterranean cuisine is char-acterized by its wide range of ingredientsand many regional variations.This week, I scouted out the best “Ono,

You Know” Mediterranean cuisine at thefollowing establishments, where I foundthat grilled meats, pita bread, hummusand falafel are very popular forms of thistasty fare!

The Fat GreekThey say never trust a skinny chef, but

believe me, even though the chefs areskinny at the Fat Greek, I give them mywholehearted trust when it comes tofeeding my appetite. Owner FrancoisProvenza opened the doors to this classicGreek eatery on Waialae Avenue in 2007,and since then its award-winning culinarycreations have kept new and loyal cus-

tomers coming back for more. The FatGreek also has an additional location inWaikiki and a kiosk at Ala Moana Center’sfood court, run by Provenza’s son,Darien.Provenza and his business partner and

adviser, George Stephanos, take theirjobs seriously by only offering the high-est quality of Mediterranean cuisine,which is why I couldn’t resist samplingthe generous portion of The Fat Greek’sTaverna Shrimp ($14.95).Served with pita bread, basmati rice

and a refreshing Greek salad, this Sundayspecial is cooked to perfection with fetacheese, tomatoes, flavorful amounts ofgarlic, and a dash of chili flakes andlemon juice.“This dish is definitely one of my

favorites and it’s extremely popular,” saysWaialae manager Daniel Provenza.“We have a lot of customers who

request this dish on a regular basis, andit’s really very good,” he adds.You’ll experience a burst of flavor with

each bite of this eight-piece shrimp mas-terpiece, and there’s no doubting the factthat it will quickly become a personalfavorite of yours, as it is mine.

So, forgo the grease and relish theGreek and take in the nutritious and deli-cious flavors of a few of The Fat Greek’sother specialties, including the GiantElephant Beans ($6) and Falafel n’ TunaSouvlaki ($10).

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hen thinking of your tradi-tional saimin stop inHawaii, visions of mom-and-pop, hole-in-the-wall

type of noodle shops often cometo mind. But last October, Joanand Paul Watanabe foreverchanged that image. The coupledecided to turn away from yester-day’s look and modernize everyaspect of the typical saimineatery by opening Tanaka Saimin,a picturesque and spaciousestablishment located on NimitzHighway next to Party City.Booths and tables are contempo-rary and plentiful throughout the5,000-square-foot restaurant,while exquisite artwork by Joan’ssister, Joyce Tanaka-Shields, linesthe walls and graces the cover ofeach menu.

Yet although the eatery sports abrand-new decor, head chef Sing Leecontinues to serve up a variety of tried-and-true favorites.

Dining Out recently sat down withgeneral manager Nani Lee Christian,who whet our appetites by not onlytalking about the classic dishes alreadyserved at Tanaka Saimin, but also therestaurant’s new fare coming in June.

DO: Tanaka Saimin seems like theclassic one-stop shop for local Japanesefood. What can customers expect fromtheir dining experience here?

Christian: Customers can expecthome-cooked meals that offer some-thing for everyone — be it children,teenagers or adults. Our restaurant isvery family-friendly and the ambience isvery relaxing. We want everyone to feelcomfortable here, so we always havemusic playing and big-screen TVs on forpeople to enjoy. However, it’s all about

1 Tanaka Saimin general manager Nani Lee Christian witha decadent spread of mouthwatering favorites.

2 Hearty Man Bento ($7.35)3 Tanaka Saimin Combo ($8.70 large)

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the comfort food that you can get atany time of the day, breakfast includ-ed.

DO: Tanaka Saimin offers a widespectrum of dishes, many of whichare offered throughout the day andnight. What are some of the morepopular items?

Christian: One of the top sellers isour Saimin Combo ($8.70 large, $8.20small), featuring a bowl of saimin, apiece of teri beef, a pieceof shrimp and yourchoice of macaroni pota-to salad or tossedgreens. Our saimin isvery special, as the per-sonal recipe for ourdashi goes back 55 years.It’s a blend of shrimppaste and Hawaiian saltthat is actually brewedfrom scratch. First-timers here also must trythe Tanaka Special withteri beef and shrimp witha choice of white orbrown rice, or friedsaimin. We also recentlyupgraded our barbecueshort-ribs, and cus-tomers love our barbe-cue sticks, cone sushiand ox tail soup and oxtail stew (available onMonday).

DO: Tanka Saimin’shighly anticipated ben-tos are now available.Tell us about these deli-cious plate lunchesoffered from 6 a.m. to 9p.m. (weekdays) and 6a.m. to 11 p.m. (week-ends).

Christian: We created Bento 1,consisting of teri beef, mahi mahi,Spam and chicken with furikake rice.However, our most popular bentohas been titled the Hearty Manbento with pork chop, hot dog, Spamand chicken with furikake rice. It’snot common to find pork chopincluded in a bento, so it’s veryunique to us here. Customers canenjoy their bentos here or placeorders to go.

DO: Where do the recipes for allthese local favorites come from?

Christian: Many of the recipesoriginate from Joan and Paul. Some Ibrought on to the menu and ourchef, Mr. Lee, also added a few.

DO: Tanaka Saimin will be includ-ing new breakfast items on its menumenu sometime next month, cor-rect?

Christian: Yes! For the month of

June, we have a special promotiongoing on where customers can orderwaffles with topping (strawberry orblueberry) for $4.99. Diners also canreceive the Portuguese SausageOmelet with rice for the same price.These options are all part of ourearly bird special available from 6 to10 a.m. daily.

DO: You recommend that patronssave room for dessert. What aresome of the scrumptious options

available?Christian: Our famous dessert,

Banana Cream Pie ($3.45), is home-made by Paul and the crust consistsof macadamia nut shortbread. Wealso offer a variety of 20 differentflavors, including strawberry, blue-berry and mango, but Banana CreamPie is our most popular. We alsoserve Häagen-Dazs ice cream, whichnicely complements the pie.

DO: The restaurant is alwayspacked with kamaaina enjoyingmouthwatering dishes. To what doyou attribute Tanaka Saimin’s suc-cess?

Christian: The food is alwaysmade-to-order and we have greatspecials like prime rib, which isavailable on Fridays. And you couldsay that our success is attributed tothe wide variety of food that we havehere — we have more than 75 itemsto choose from.

DO: Is it true that Tanaka Saiminwill be revamping its menu soon?

Christian: Yes. In the near future,we will be offering a Japanese break-fast, featuring salmon, mahi mahi ormiso butterfish with egg, furikakerice, miso soup, ocha tea and tsuke-mono, in addition to an Ochazukebreakfast, which is very popularwith locals. It’s served with salmon,furikake, crispy wonton strips andtea over hot rice. It’s set to be a part

of our daily menu, available allthroughout the day. We also will beintroducing a special keiki menu forchildren 10 and under, featuring miniwaffles, mini hot cakes and Frenchtoast for breakfast, and plates withany choice of teri beef, chicken orhot dog with rice and cooked vegeta-bles served all throughout the day.Also, we’ll be replacing our beef cut-let with pork cutlet.

TANAKASaiminWhere: 888 N. Nimitz Hwy. Unit #103

Call: 524.2020

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This scenario is all-too-famil-iar to many of us: You’rehaving a pretty good day,

and you decide to step out for abite to eat. When perusing themenu, you’ll spot a dish thatlooks just delicious — except itcontains beef or pork, so it’s notfor you, and you keep on search-ing. Whether or not you knowexactly what you want, you defi-nitely know what you don’t want,

and sometimes it’s diffi-cult to find a vegetari-an dish that pleasesyour palate among amenu’s offerings. It just shouldn’t

be that hard, yougrumble to yourself. It’s frustrating, and

dealing with an unac-commodating server canactually ruin your day. As allgood restaurateurs know, cus-tomer service is key. So why dosome restaurants refuse to makesubstitutions or modify theirdishes? Nice Day Chinese Seafood

Restaurant in Liliha SquareShopping Center strives to liveup to its name. Here, customerscan pretty much express what-ever it is they want, and they’lldo their best to make it happen.Walk-ins are welcome, and even

large groups of vegetarians canfeel free to ask that dishes beprepared to their liking.If you’re too shy to try, or just

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‘Dare to Create’Hanakiat

t’s Memorial Day weekend,which can only mean beach-side barbecues, backyardcookouts and potlucks atthe park — in other words,

three days filled with foods likegreasy burgers, creamy salads andgooey desserts that leave mostfolks dreading the impendingapproach of swimsuit season.

Not to worry. There is still a way to fill up with-out filling out, and that’s with a delicious andnutritious meal from Hanaki Restaurant.

The locally owned restaurant first opened inManoa Marketplace in 1996 as a Japanese all-you-can-eat buffet but switched to shabu shabulast year in order to accommodate customers’changing tastes.

“We decided over a year ago to change overour Japanese buffet to a more healthy style ofrestaurant, yet still maintain great quality infood selections and especially in the taste,”explains general manager Mark Mitsuyoshi.“With our new menu style, anybody can enjoy agreat tasting and affordable meal.”

In shabu shabu, diners cook their meals intable-top hot pots filled with a bubbling broth orsoup base. Not only does the boiling liquid cookthe raw vegetables, meats and other ingredientsto perfection, it also injects a healthy dose of fla-vor to the dish without adding a ton of caloriesor fat (depending on the soup).

“I believe we are the only shabu shabu restau-rant using traditional soup base such as konbudashi, miso and curry, but with a blend of local-style favorite flavors as well,” says Mitsuyoshi ofthe house-made broths that also include a lighthanaki, medium sukiyaki and special spicyrecipe.

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1 Spicy soup and miso soup with a variety ofitems to include in the hot pot. Price varies.

2 & 3 Hakutsuru Iced Sake ($9.95)4 Beef Udon ($11.95)

5 Vegetable Udon ($10.95)6 & 7 Customers can choose desserts

and other edible items already placed in col-orful bowls. 8 General manager Mark

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All soups cost $5 each, which also includesaccess to a sauce station and shave ice bar in thedining room.

“We also have a healthy herb soup for $9,” hesays of the refreshing blend of goji berries, drieddates, ginseng and special herbs recently addedto the menu.

Once a soup is selected, customers pick outwhich vegetables and meats they’d like to add tothe mix. Vegetable plates cost $2.50 to $3.50 eachand include a variety of fresh produce — enoughto fill an entire 6-by-6-foot refrigerator! — whilemeat and seafood plates start at $4.50 for itemssuch as pork loin, prime rib, lamb, tsukune meat-ball, arabiki, hot dogs, chicken, fish balls, crablegs, shrimp, clams, oysters, squid, salmon, misobutterfish and baby octopus.

Rice, noodles, hot tea and desserts also areavailable, as is a long list of soft drinks, beer, wineand sake.

“For those who don’t want shabu shabu, wealso have an a la carte menu with udon ($10.95-$12.95), donburi ($11.95) and combo plates,”Mitsuyoshi says.

The freshly prepared combination plates ($9.95-$12.95) are a true favorite at Hanaki, according toMitsuyoshi, because customers get the chance toadd even more items like fried fish katsu, takoyaki, homemade gyoza, deep-fried oysters, shoyuchicken and shoyu tofu to their meals.

“Most tables do the shabu shabu with sideorders of shrimp tempura or chicken karaage,” hesays.

And it is exactly this freedom to order whatthey want, how they want it thatkeeps customers satisfied, not

overly stuffed.“With our shabu shabu,

guest can customize theirwhole meal to satisfy their ownunique tastes,” Mitsuyoshi says.“‘Dare to Create’ may be our slo-gan, but it’s true; with our manyselections of soups bases,

meats, vegetables,seafood and noodles,

it’s your own imagi-nation that willcreate the bestshabu shabupot ever … ifyou let it.”

HanakiRestaurant

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2756 Woodlawn Drive

Call:988.1551

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Open daily for breakfast,lunch and dinner,Wailana Coffee House

welcomes crowds during alltimes of the day with a menufilled with a variety of entreesat value prices.

“We’re open 24 hours except for Tuesdaynights — Tuesday nights, we close at 10 p.m.and open at 6 a.m.,” says Kenton Tom,Wailana’s general manager. “Breakfast andlunch are our busiest hours. For weekends,

our midnight shifts are really busy, and from10 p.m. to about 2 a.m., it’s pretty busy. Thedinner shifts are steady throughout thewhole week.”

Formerly Kapiolani Drive Inn (KDI),Wailana Coffee House opened in 1969 andbecame a casual family diner. When askedwhat makes Wailana different from otherrestaurants of its kind, Tom emphasizes theeatery’s originality.

“We make all our food from scratch; wemake our own pancake batter, we cookeverything fresh,” he says.

While entrees like the Broasted Chicken

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($10.95) are popular with the lunchand dinner crowds, the most popularitem on Wailana’s menu is the all-you-can-eat pancakes ($5.50).

“Our pancake batter is original; wedon’t use a mix,” says Tom. “Customerscan order the banana, macadamia nut,blueberry, pineapple or coconut pan-cakes for just a little more. We sell hun-dreds of those a day.”

Another popular breakfast itemis the Eggs Benedict ($9.85), whichTom considers one of Wailana’ssignature dishes.

“(In the Eggs Benedict), you have thehollandaise sauce, the poached eggsand the smoked ham and turkey breastatop a toasted English muffin,” he says.

While the restaurant is known for itshearty breakfast entrees, customerswill not be disappointed by the restau-rant’s choice of desserts. As of late,among the most popular dessert itemshas been the fried ice cream, accordingto Tom.

“That’s ice cream dipped in batter,then rolled in bread crumbs and it’sfried,” he explains. “You have the icecream inside and crust on the outside,with topping and chocolate. We haveother desserts — like banana splitsand sundaes — but that one (the friedice cream) has been very popular,lately.”

Wailana Coffee House offers differentspecials every day, which has previouslyincluded entrees like leg of lamb androast turkey. Thursdays, though, areconstantly busy because of the restau-rant’s featured oxtail soup. WhileWailana does not offer monthly specials,the restaurant has promotions for holi-days and special occasions, such asMother’s Day, Kamehameha Day,Father’s Day and the Fourth of July. TheKamehameha Day menu includes aHawaiian Luau Dinner ($15.95), com-plete with kalua pig, laulau, lomisalmon and poi, and a ChickenPapaya entrée — seasoned and roast-ed chicken half with a tropicalpapaya-orange sauce. The Father’sDay menu features dishes such as theNew York Steak with Onion Rings($16.95) — steak served with beerbattered onion rings and fresh mush-rooms — and the Chicken Florentine($12.95) — chicken breast atop a bedof bacon and spinach, topped withhollandaise sauce and garnished withcrab meat. Complete dinners areserved from 11 a.m. to midnight.

In addition to its special menus,Wailana Coffee House also offers abanquet menu and banquet facili-ties.

“Our banquet menu is especiallypopular during this season — with

graduations —and around Christmas,” Tom says.“We have two banquet rooms and vali-dated parking.”

While its menu may continue to devel-op in the future, Wailana strives to reachthe same audience — families.

“That’s who we cater to … it’s(Wailana) maintained that theme allthe way,” Tom says. “Of course, we’veupdated the menu and changed items,but the basic theme’s always been thesame — casual family dining.”

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Eggs ’n ThingsWhere:343 Saratoga Road

Call:923.3447

Website:eggsnthings.com

Hours:Open daily, 6 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-10 p.m.

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

Call 677-7744 to order or visit www.acateredexperience.com for more info.Minimum 25 guests, delivery fees may apply.

Create Your Own Graduation Menu from $10.95 per person.Pupu, Custom, Hawaiian & Prime Rib Menus also available!

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to order or visit www.acateredexperience.com for more info.Minimum 25 guests, delivery fees may apply.

Pupu, Custom, Hawaiian & Prime Rib Menus also available!

677-7744Minimum 25 guests, delivery fees may apply.

Pupu, Custom, Hawaiian & Prime Rib Menus also available!Create Your Own Graduation Menu from $10.95 per person.Pupu, Custom, Hawaiian & Prime Rib Menus also available!Pupu, Custom, Hawaiian & Prime Rib Menus also available!

Available for eventsbooked through

August 31, 2011.

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor

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Breakfast loversrejoice in the deca-dent spread of deli-

cious creations found atEggs ’n Things in Waikiki.Located on Saratoga Road,this popular eatery is fre-quented by locals andtourists alike, who aretempted by variousselections of pan-cakes, omelets,crepes and more.“Our philosophy

here is to serve qual-ity food in the spiritof aloha,” says Eggs’n Things generalmanager MichaelSkedeleski. “Weoffer fresh and localproducts on a dailybasis, as we servemore than 1,000people per day.”Eggs ‘n Things’

awa rd -w i nn i n gFresh Ahi Steak &Eggs (marketprice) tops thebunch and hasproven to be afavorite amonglocals.“You can request to have

your ahi Cajun-style,sauteed or with furikakeand macadamia nut bread-ing,” Skedeleski states. “Welightly bread the fresh ahiand then sear it to the cus-tomer’s liking.”This exquisite dish is

paired with buttermilk pan-

cakes, rice or potatoes, andtwo fresh eggs cooked toyour liking. Patrons also canupgrade pancakes to one ofthe eatery’s special pan-cakes for an additional price.However, if pancakes are

what you’re after, you can’tpass up the Whip Pancake

Sampler ($11.25).

This superbdessert option featuresthree of the restaurant’smost popular pancakes —strawberry, banana andblueberry topped with amountain of whippedcream.And if you’re craving an

omelet, Skedeleski says,

the Spinach, Bacon &Cheese Omelet ($10.95) isthe way to go. Made withthree fresh eggs, the omeletfeatures fresh spinach,bacon (or turkey bacon)and your choice of cheese,whether it be Cheddar,mozzarella or pepper jack.The meal also is served

with pancakes,rice or potatoes.Come hungry

and start yourday off a littlebrighter at Eggs’n Things!

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Top ofWaikikiWhere:Waikiki BusinessPlaza, 2270 KalakauaAve.

Call:923.3877

Hours:Open daily from 5 to 9:30 p.m.

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A fi ne steak. A fi ne experience.

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Handpicked, so it falls right off the

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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

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Mall Hours

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Top of WaikikiIf a meal with a view is

what you’re after, you’llfind it here at the Top of

Waikiki. As Hawaii’s onlyrevolving restaurant, locat-ed on the 18th floor of theWaikiki Business Plaza,this upscale establishmentoffers diners a breathtak-ing 360-degree view ofbeautiful Waikiki, as therestaurant revolves onefloor rotation every hour.

Dining Out recentlydropped in on the fine-din-ing restaurant, where wecaught up with friendsHeather Cox and GinaDeHerrera, who wereenjoying happy hourdrinks and pupus.

Heather Cox: “We gotoff work earlier and decid-ed to come here for happyhour. We’re sharing the

Spicy Ahi Poke Stack ($12)and I ordered a lemon mar-tini. It’s amazing and theservice is wonderful here!”

Gina DeHerrera: “TheTop of Waikiki is amazing.This is such a sweet spot.It’s really chill, very chic,with great views.“The poke is really good

here and I also got a lycheemojito!”

what we’re eating at...

Friends Heather Cox (left) and Gina DeHerrera appreciate a superb view while partaking in happy hour drinks and appetizers at the Top of Waikiki. Lawrence Tabudlo photo

And while many things in lifemay be Greek to me, one thing’sfor certain, I know I’ll be fatten-ing up with the stellar cuisine atThe Fat Greek.

The Fat Greek3040 Waialae Ave. and 1831Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 201

734.0404 and 941.3444

The PyramidsExperience the glory of Egypt

without having to go far by tak-ing in the petroglyphs, sphinxand more at The Pyramids onKapahulu Avenue. Specializingin Egyptian and Mediterraneancuisine, The Pyramids is ownedand operated by restaurateur

Tarek Guirguis, who has beenoffering customers unique andexquisite flavors of the worldsince 1995.When I travel I’m always food

trippin’ it, looking for the best,authentic food that the localslove to eat. It’s been a dream ofmine to journey to Egypt, andwhile I haven’t made it there justyet, Guirguis gives me everyopportunity to take in the dis-

tinct flavors of this ancient land.“Here at The Pyramids we are

open for lunch and dinner, andoffer a wide selection of appetiz-ers, sandwiches, salads, entrees,desserts and more. We evenhave vegetarian entrees,”Guirguis states.“Greek and Egyptian food is

very similar,” he adds.“Mediterranean food is veryhealthy, and we use very tasty

spices like cumin in our cooking,but it’s not spicy.”And when it comes to

Mediterranean cuisine, I am a bigfan of Mousaka ($14.95 lunch,$17.95 dinner), and let me tellyou, this entree at The Pyramidsis hard to beat.The Mousaka features alter-

nate layers of fried eggplant andground beef topped with acreamy bechamel sauce. Served

with a fresh Greek salad and pitabread, this dish is divine.Guirguis agrees that the

mousaka is undoubtedly mouth-watering, yet he also notes thatthe Reiash ($19.95 lunch, $21.95dinner) is a highly requesteditems by customers.Carnivores will love Reiash, an

entree consisting of lamb ribs


1 The Fat Greek’s Sunday special,Shrimp Taverna served with Basamatirice, Greek salad and pita bread($14.95)

2 The Pyramids’ Mousaka ($14.95,lunch, $17.95 dinner).Lawrence Tabudlo photo

3 Mix Vege Plate ($15.95 lunch, $16.95dinner) is a favorite at Greek Marina.Lawrence Tabudlo photo

4 The author and The Pyramids’ ownerTarek Guirguis showcase a tantalizingplate of Mousaka. Lawrence Tabudlo photo

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Shakey's Special, fea-turing salami, pepper-oni, Italian sausage,

seasoned ground beef,mushrooms and blackolives ($10.49, small;$17.49, medium; and

$22.99, large).

Lawrence Tabudlo photos

There’s pizza, and then there’s pizza from Shakey’sPizza Parlor. Touted as the “World’s GreatestPizza,” a slice from the international chain tastes

distinctly different from other major pizza brands.“The Shakey’s traditional thin crust is well-known, and

the sauce is more on the sweeter side tomato sauce,which I think, with all the different kinds of toppings andspecialty pizza options, really bring out the flavors ofthe pizza,” says local owner Brad Vandeman. “I don’twant to knock the competition, because we’re all differ-ent, but you’ll just have to try it for yourself!”

With a menu that boasts eight unique specialty flavorcombinations, Vandeman says the No. 1 seller amonglocals is the Shakey’s Special. A true meat lover’s dream,the popular pie comes loaded with salami, pepperoni,Italian sausage, seasoned ground beef, mushrooms andblack olives all piled atop Shakey’s traditional thin crust(a thicker pan crust may be substituted for $1 extra).

“Shakey’s was here 30 years ago, and I think a lot ofpeople remember the Shakey’s Special,” Vandeman says.“And it’s a good pizza!”

Other pizzas worth trying include the Big Island BBQ,

Heard the latest?Shakey’s pizza still‘World’s Greatest’

While Shakey’s Pizza Parlor may benew to foodies younger than 30,older generations hold fond mem-

ories of trips to the family-friendly franchisefor some pizza, potatoes, fried chicken and fun.The first Shakey’s opened in 1954 in Sacramento, Calif., by

Sherwood “Shakey” Johnson, and by the 1970s, additionalShakey’s locations had sprouted up throughout the nation,including locally in Honolulu, Pearl City, Kaneohe and SchofieldBarracks. All four Hawaii Shakey’s closed before 1980, but by 2010,

Brad Vandeman decided it was time to reintroduce Shakey’s tothe local dining scene.“It’s been 30 years since Shakey’s has been in Hawaii, and

I thought it would be a great opportunity to bring it back,” saysthe Hawaii franchise owner.“My plan is to open two more,” he adds, “and it can be any-

where in the state. I don’t have exact locations yet, but we havestarted to put feelers out there.”Shakey’s opened last February in Waipahu Town Center, near

American Savings Bank and Longs Drugs fronting FarringtonHighway. Housed within the 5,624-square-foot space is a dining roomequipped with long, communal tables and cushy booths for more pri-vate gatherings. There also are five flat-screen TVs that broadcastsports games and, immediately behind the eating space, a gameroom filled with numerous pursuits for keiki and keiki-at-heart.“Shakey’s is very big on family, food and fun, and what’s great

about that (concept) is that parents can come here to watch a gameand kids can go have fun in the game room,” Vandeman says.Another way Shakey’s puts its patrons first is through offering

fundraising opportunities to sports teams, schools and other organi-zations.“We call it ‘fun-raising’ because you can basically come in here and

we do everything — we cook to order, they have a 2-hour time periodto raise their funds, and 20 percent of food sales goes back to thecharity,” Vandeman explains. “And what’s great about it is that peoplecan come in here, eat and leave, and we take care of all thecleanup."To learn more, visit shakeyshawaii.com.

Shakey’s owner Brad Vandeman has fun on one of the many games availableinside of Shakey’s Game Room.


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Contact Sarah Pacheco at [email protected]

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foodie fare ethnic faves

a sweet-spicy blend of barbecuesauce, ham, jalapeno sausage,sweet pineapple and bacon, aswell as the Rustic Chicken, a pasta-inspired pizza made with slicedchicken breast, mushrooms, freshcilantro and Alfredo sauce.“My favorite pizza is the

Firehouse,” Vandeman admits,referring to the hot ’n’ spicy dishmade with hot sliced sausage,spicy Italian sausage, pepperoni,red onions, diced tomatoes andfresh basil.“We also have a Garden Veggie

pizza that’s really popular withthe vegetarians,” he adds.“Really, you can’t go wrong. I loveany of the pizzas.”All pizzas are available in small

($10.49), medium ($17.49) andlarge ($22.99) portions, or createyour own from a list of meats andveggies (prices vary).Make the meal complete with a

side order of Shakey’s spicy chickenwings, golden fried chicken and Mojos,which are thinly sliced potatoes that arelightly battered in a special blend ofspices and fried until perfectly goldenbrown.“Mojos are our version of french fries,

if you will, and they’re one of Shakey’ssignature items,” Vandeman says,adding that for a real deal, customers

can sample all of Shakey’s signa-ture items in the Bunch of Lunchall-you-can-eat buffet, openbetween 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.Monday through Friday.“Starting June 1 through Aug.

31,” he adds, “it’s going to be$9.99 ($4.99 for keiki) all summerlong for the lunch buffet, whichincludes pizza, pastas, ourfamous Mojo potatoes, garlicbread and all-you-can-eat saladbar.”

Shakey’s Pizza ParlorWaipahu Town Center94-060 Farrington Hwy.677.1919shakeyshawaii.com

Ample free parking availableOpen 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday

The Malaysian-style dish knownas laksa is a comfort meal that isgenerally difficult to find outside

of Southeast Asia. Providing thewarmth of a herbal soup along with therobust satisfaction of a shrimp andnoodle dish, laksa also serves up a kickof spice to consumers, thanks to anaccompanying dash of curry powder.And according to at least one local

restaurateur, the dish may also be ben-eficial to those experiencing alcohol-consumption overload.“It is especially good for hangovers,”

says Panya co-owner Alice Yeung of thesoup, before adding, “You look at it andyou get a craving for it.”There are many variations of laksa,

which is highly popular in Malaysia,Cambodia and Indonesia. The twomost popular types of laksa are theCurry Laksa, which features a coconutmilk base, and the sour fish soup AsamLaksa, which gets its bitterness fromtamarind paste. Panya Bistro features the curry-style

Laksa ($14.95), available for lunch anddinner. The soup includes chickenbroth, prawn broth, coconut milk,curry powder and many aromatic

herbs, including lemon grass. Twotypes of noodles, a rice and yakisobanoodle, are then added to the broth,followed by shrimp, homemade fishcake and fish balls. Topping the dish iscorn, aburaage and bean sprouts.“I have been making this dish for

more than 10 years,” Yeung says. “Wemade this dish for the first couple ofmonths, trying to get the right propor-tions of all our ingredients and findingbalance.”

The ever-spicy Laksa ($14.95)

Nathalie Walker photo

Panya BistroWhere: Ala Moana Center1450 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu

Call: 946.6388

Hours: Monday - Saturday 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.;Sunday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

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1 Golden Fried Chicken breaded in asecret recipe and fried to a crisp gold-en brown, ($9.49, 4 pieces) servedwith Mojos ($18.99, 8 pieces). 2 SpicyWings served with a choice of sauce($5.99, 4 pieces; $10.99, 8 pieces;and $15.99, 12 pieces).


Awaken your senseswith Panya’s Laksa

pupu picks

3660 Rises Above the RestBy Kyle Galdeira

One doesn’t need to travelfar to enjoy the bountifulflavors of Euro-Island cui-

sine at 3660 On the Rise. Locatedat the corner of Waialae Avenueand Wilhelmina Rise, the populareatery has been serving loyalcustomers since the early 1990swith its award-winning menu. Chief among the number of

dishes is the Ahi Katsu ($14),

which serves as both the flagshipappetizer and signature dish on3660’s extensive menu. The dishfeatures sashimi-grade ahiwrapped in nori, and is deep-fried until medium rare. Thedelectable pieces of fresh fishcome served with a wasabi gin-ger sauce that provides a distinctpunch to the pupu item.“The dish has been around

since we opened in 1992, andpeople just love it,” says co-

owner and executive chef RussellSiu of the katsu. “We can nevertake it off the menu.”The Crispy Garlic Scallion

Shrimp ($11.50) also packs a fla-vorful punch to start one’s meal,and is served with crispy spinachand a honey chili aioli. The Crispy Fried Quail ($11.50)

offers a departure from the norm,as the succulent miniature fowl ispresented atop fig compote andalongside a puree of maple sweetpotatoes. The Sampling of RongieFoie Gras ($21) includes the rich,buttery liver both in the torchon-style with a strawberry conserve,and pan-seared with a pineapplevanilla compote. 3660 On the Rise will offer a

special Father’s Day DinnerBuffet June 19 from 5 to 8 p.m.,complete with an astoundingarray of favorites including ahikatsu, assorted poke and primerib. For more information or to

make reservations, call 737.1177.

eat this

Spice things up withSmoked Tea Duck

Schezuan-style cuisinemeets contemporaryelegance at Maple

Garden Restaurant. Originally setting up

shop within Kahala Mall,the Chinese eatery relo-cated to its current loca-tion on Isenberg Street inMay 2002. Today, ownersRichard and Janet Lam arebusier than ever, servingup an array of melt-in-your-mouth appetizers,soups, entrees and more— which, to the delight ofmany diners, has no MSG.“We also have a vegetari-

an menu that a lot of peo-ple come for,” Janet says,adding, “but our seafoodand meat items have beenon the menu for years anda lot of people like it.”A premier choice among

Maple Garden’s appetizerselection is its Pot-stickersor pan-fried dumplings($6.95), while the SmokedTea Duck ($15.50 half, $30whole) is a highly sought-after entree as well.

“Smoked Tea Duck is alittle different from youraverage roast duckbecause it’s smoked in tealeaves,” Janet says. “It has areally nice, smoky flavorand it’s well-liked by ourcustomers.“Most people order fami-

ly-style, but we also offer abuffet that many of ourpopular items are featuredon. The lunch buffet runsfrom 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. andis priced at $11.95, whilethe dinner buffet is offeredfrom 5 to 8:30 p.m. for$15.95.

1 A Sampling of Rougie Foie Gras-Torchon with strawberry conserve ($21)2 Crispy Garlic Scallion Shrimp ($11.50)3 Ahi Katsu ($14)


Maple GardenRestaurantWhere:909 Isenberg St.

Call:941.6641

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

3660 On the RiseWhere:3660 Waialae Ave.,Honolulu (at the cor-ner of Waialae Ave. andWilhelmina Rise)

Call: 737.1177

Hours:Tuesday throughSunday, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Notes:The restaurant and barholds up to 80 peoplewhile four private din-ing rooms can accom-modate between 17(small room) and 200people (large room)for special events.


Smoked Tea Duck ($15.50, half order; $30, whole order)Leah Friel photo

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Elizabeth ChanCreative Director • I Love Country Café885 Queen Street • 783-7901www.ilovecountrycafehawaii.com

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Pan-Seared Salmon with Coconut Ginger Rice and Pineapple SalsaBy Chef Chai Chaowasaree

Ingredients: • 6-8 ounces salmon filet sea-soned with salt and pepper• 2 tablespoons vegetable oilor butter• ¼ cup steamed broccoli • 2 tablespoons diced pineap-ple• ½ tablespoon diced red bell pepper• ½ tablespoon choppedonion• ½ tablespoon choppedChinese parsley• dash Tabasco• sugar and salt, to taste• 2 cups coconut ginger rice

(see ingredients below)

Coconut GingerRiceIngredients:• 1 cup long grain jasmine rice• ¾ cup coconut milk• ½ cup chicken stock• 1 large piece of ginger• 3 cloves garlic• salt and pepper, to taste Preparation:• Combine all coconut gingerrice ingredients and steam forabout 1/2 hour to 45 minutesor until rice is cooked. Set

coconut ginger rice aside.• To make pineapple salsa,combine pineapple, bell pep-per, onions, Chinese parsley,Tabasco, sugar and salt. Tastesalsa and add sugar or lemonjuice if needed, depending onthe sweetness and acidity ofpineapple.• In pan, sauté salmon onmedium-high heat for about 2-3 minutes on each side or untilfish is cooked. Set aside.• Place coconut rice in centerof plate and top with fish andpineapple salsa.

marinated for two days ina special blend of housespices. It’s then char-broiled over low heat for aperfect taste. Delicious inevery way, it’s served withEgyptian salad, basmatirice and pita bread.I recommend you sam-

ple The Pyramids’ famousShawerma ($14.95 lunch,$16.95 dinner) as well.Guests adore the generousportions of mouth-water-ing marinated strips ofbeef and lamb that goalong with this dish, andbetter yet it’s available aspart of the all-you-can-eatlunch buffet ($12.95 perperson) offered daily from11 a.m. to 2 p.m.“Many of our menu

items are available on thebuffet line, so the buffet isusually very busy,”Guirguis adds. The next time you dine

at The Pyramids, keep inmind that you’re in for din-ner and a show, as therestaurant showcasesauthentic belly dancing foryour dining pleasure withshows set for 7:30 and 8:30p.m. Wednesday throughSaturday and 7 and 8 p.m.Sundays.

The Pyramids758-B Kapahulu Ave.

737.2900

Greek MarinaWhen it comes to

Mediterranean cuisine,one thing I’ve noticed isthat you can eat to yourheart’s content with noguilt. Really! When travel-ing along theMediterranean Coast acouple years back, I ate asif I hadn’t eaten fordecades and yet managedto not put on a pound. Iguess you could say thatMediterranean cuisine istoo good to be true.Therefore, yearning for

that same experience, I

headed to Greek Marina inHawaii Kai to feast mytaste buds on genuineGreek cuisine in a casualand relaxing atmosphere.Once setting foot into theeatery, memories ofSantorini, Greece, cameflooding back to me, as amajestic painting of thisbeautiful island hangs on

the wall.Owner Tarek Guirguis

(who also owns ThePyramids) treated me to aGreek specialty called theMix Vege Plate ($15.95lunch, $16.95 dinner).Perfect for vegetarians orjust lovers of Greek food ingeneral, this dish showcas-es delicious portions of

grape leaves and falafelserved with salad, GreekMarina’s famous pita hum-mus and babaghanouj.Falafel is a favorite amongGreeks and consists of aball or patty made fromground chickpeas and favabeans, usually accompa-nied by pita bread. Yum!

Greek MarinaKoko Marina Center,

7192 Kalanianaole Hwy.#E126

396.8441

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GRAND OPENINGBest Cantonese Cuisine

Live Maine Lobster $12.99 ea(with entrée purchase)

Lunch Special $5.99Open daily 10am — midnight

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

Delicious, Healthy, Low-Fat Chinese Cuisine

TOTAL BILLMonth of Junenot available on deliveries

New DishDragon & Phoenix

2710 South King St.www.fukuyadeli.com

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

CALL 946-2073

From Bentos to Banquets& Picnics to Potlucks!Graduation Catering

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

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tops or slippers. Information subject to change without notice.

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June 19, 20114-Course Meal - $24.70 plus tax

Soup of the DayCream of Sweet Corn & Crab Meat

Choice of AppetizersBaked Lobster Avocado

Crab Lagoon with Plum Sauce or Escargot

Choice of EntreesFisherman Pie • Seafood Brioche

Baked Salmon • Baked Lamb WellingtonLamb Stew • Cheese Ravioli Lobster

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Nimitz Hwy.545-7979

Sam Choy’s BBQ FestivalMonday, May 23, thru Sunday, June 5

BBQ Chicken WingsKalua Pork Quesadilla with BBQ Sauce

BBQ Baby Back RibsBBQ Beef BrisketBBQ Chicken

BBQ Shrimp on SkewersBBQ Beef Brisket & BBQ RibsBBQ Brisket & BBQ Chicken

BBQ Brisket & BBQ Pulled PorkGet your BBQ fix at Sam Choy’s!

AT SAM CHOY’S• Buffets, family style or sit-down

• Breakfast, lunch or inner• Complimentary private rooms for

parties of 35 or more• Complimentary graduation cake for

parties of 35 or more• Make your reservations now

availability limited!

$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 StyleHoney Glazed Walnut ShrimpGeneral Tso’s Favorite ChickenSeasonal Chinese Green Vegetable

House Fried Rice • Dessert: Mango Pudding

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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

Camellia Buffet930 McCully St.951-0511/0611

BUFFET

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

Eggs n’ Things343 Saratoga Road923-EGGS (3447)


Graduation Special MenuScallop Soup • Chinese Chicken Salad

Peking Duck • Steamed Sea Bass with Ginger & OnionsSalt & Pepper Shrimp • Capitol Pork Chops

Boneless Chicken Cake Noodle • RiceChef’s Dessert of the Day

$159Special Menu

for10111N. King St. near Maunakea

7am-10pm521-8268No credit cards

accepted for special menu

Dim SumServed 7am Daily

$198

1345 S. King StreetCorner of S. King St.

& Sheridan St.Close to Ala Moana

Shpg Cntr & Wal Mart

TEL.942-4848www.fujio-food.com

Japanese Home Style Restaurant“Hinone Mizunone”

Please enjoy the KAMADAKIGOHAN

cooked completely by “Ogama”.

Choose from • Fried Oyster • Ebi Fry • Ahi Sashimi • Broiled SalmonDiced Steak • Miso Butterfish • Karaage • Pork Ginger

Sizzling Hamburger Steak • Tempura • Tonkatsu and many more!Bentos and assorted musubi available daily as well as ala carte specials

Served with rice, miso soup, two side dishes, and pickles.Served with rice, miso soup, two side dishes, and pickles.

OPEN 11 am - 9 pmLunch 11 am - 5 pmDinner 5 pm - 9 pm

Closed Sundays

Dinner Menu2 Choice

Teishoku Combo$16.75- $20.75

Dinner Menu2 Choice

Teishoku Combo$16.75- $20.75

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

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

SUSHI BAR SPECIAL

15% OFFWITH COUPON

SUSHI BAR SPECIAL

15% OFFWITH COUPON

Not to be combined with other special offers. Beverages excluded.

Expires 6/17/11

SHRIMPTEMPURALUNCH SPECIAL

$8.95

SHRIMPTEMPURALUNCH SPECIAL

$8.95

3579 Waialae Avenue737-8820

High Qualityat Affordable Prices!

present a valid local ID for offer. cannot be combined withany other specials or coupons. 2nd entree must be of equalor lesser value. some restrictions apply. Expires 06-12-2011

Offer valid on dine-in orders only. Must present coupon. Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons. Exp 5/31/11

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

Mon-Sat 10am-10pm • Sun 10am-8pm

facebook.com/phomylienhawaiiMilitary w/ID receive 10% OFF

Won Ton Soup

Parking along left side of Bldg andright side of bldg all stalls except 1-10

HAPPY HOURFRIDAYS

5:30-11pm50%OFFDRAFTBEERS

www.mccullysc.com • Ample Parking Available in Basement off Pumehana Street1960 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 103, Honolulu, HI 96826 • 946-3338

Free Dessert or Garlic BreadWith any purchase. Must present coupon when ordering.

One coupon per person. Expires 7/31/11.BYOB WELCOME

OPEN FOR BREAKFAST9AM M-F • 8AM Sat-Sun

$674(Dine-in Only)

Da Bestest

Weekly Special(Regular $8.99)

Coupon must be present.Some restrictions apply.

Expires 6/26/11

$674

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 Harbor View Restaurant1 Aloha Tower Drive, #283538-9881

Chin’s Chinatown Restaurant1023 Maunakea St.521-4492

Canton House Restaurant162 N. Hotel St.521-3788

Canton Seafood Restaurant923 Keeaumoku St.955-3388

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Ave.738-8666

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


Hawaii’s 1st Choice For Catering!

www.ilovecountrycafehawaii.comwww.chinatownexpress-hawaii.com

Let us help withALL of your

catering needs.

CATERING HOTLINE 783-7901

Graduation Parties Ahead!

DELICIOUS PARTY TRAYSOno Foods!Ono Foods!

FREE DELIVERYON ORDERS OVER $30000

WITHIN THE HONOLULU AREAMONTH OF JUNE ONLY

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:

[email protected]

952-9200

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

*DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WITH

THIS AD. EXP. 6/30/11.

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)

841-0931Kam Shopping Center

Open 6am Daily

WE CAN CATER YOURGRADUATION PARTIES!

• Chinese Chicken Salad.............$30/sm.pan• Korean or Yakitori Chicken....$33/sm.pan• Chow Mein............................... .$15/sm.pan

• BBQ Beef Tri-Tip.............$45/sm.pan• Mahi Mahi.......................$28/sm.pan• Sweet & Sour Pork.........$36/sm.pan

Here’s some of our most popular catering dishes:

Chicken Breast Mul-Naeng-Myun

596-0799Since 1989

626 SHERIDAN ST. (backside of Walmart)NEW HOURS: MON-SUN 11AM-12 MIDNIGHT

YAKINIKUMILLION

11AM-2PM | $8.50Featured Items Available Only At Million

Chicken Breast Bi Bim Naeng-Myun�

�

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

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

JUNE 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

Price slightly higher at Ala Moana, Pearlridge and Kahului.

OFTHE

TRY OUR

Red chocolate cake, topped with a decadent

cream cheese icing.

RED VELVET CAKE & CUPCAKE

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

Must present coupon to receive offer. Expires 6/30/11.Cannot be combined with any special or discount.

NO MSGADDED!

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

Soft Rib Ramen

10% OFFENTIRE MENU

Maple Garden/Yen King909 Isenberg St.941-6641

WHERE TO DINE

FAMILY DININGAngelo 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

Don Ho’s Island GrillAloha Tower Marketplace528-0807

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


NOW OPEN at900 N. Nimitz Hwy

536-5870

NOW OPEN at900 N. Nimitz Hwy

536-8570

1627 Nuuanu Ave 585-88392955 E. Manoa Rd 988-0212

www.bangkokchefexpress.com

IMMENSELY POPULAR TAKE-OUT PLATE

Mon-Sat 10:30am-9pm; Sun 12n-8pm Call For Take Out

$6.25LUNCH FOR.....

#4Fried LongRice & Pork

449 KAPAHULU AVE., STE 101735-5544

Peking Duck with Steamed BunsRainbow Tofu Soup

Stemed Fresh Salmon with Black Bean SauceChicken Oyster SaucePepper Salt Shrimp

Five Spice Braised Boneless ShortribsGarlic Chinese BroccoliShredded Duck E Mein

Steamed Rice$239 Table of Ten

2011 GRADUATIONCELEBRATION

Chinese Chicken SaladMongolian Beef Tenderloin

Roasted Garlic Crispy ChickenShrimp Taro Basket

Steamed Fish Fillet with Lemon ShoyuHee Hing Special Cake Noodle

Steamed Rice$175 Table of Ten

2011 Graduation’s Luncheon Menu

Golden Stuffed Crab ClawsTwin Melon Duck Salad

Steamed Chicken Mushroom Casserole SoupMaine Lobster Ginger Scallions on E Mein

Sweet Sour Whole FishHoney Walnut Scallops

Beef with Fresh AsparagusTopshell “Abalone Like Shellfish” on

Mushrooms • Steamed Rice$379 Table of Ten

Ph.D. Graduate’s Dinner Menu

Graduate’s Dinner Menu

Complete Dinners ServedSaturday, June 11, 201111 A.M. till Midnight

Hawaiian Lu’auDinner

$1595

Teriyaki RibSteakChicken Papayaw/ Stuffing

$1495

$1325Served with Baked or Mashed

Potato, French Fries or Rice, Cornon the Cob, Haupia Pudding

All of the above dinners include our“All you can eat” Salad Bar and

Coffee • Tea or Soft Drink

Portugese SweetBread Special

$950

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

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 LOCATIONDim Sum Coming June 1stFREE $15 GIFT CERTIFICATEwith Take-out orders of $100 or more

Live WholeMain Lobster$11.99

w/ entreepurchase

FREESide Chinese Chicken Salad w/any entrée purchasew/ad. exp. 6/2/11

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

www.macaronigrill.com

Ala Moana Center Ho‘okipa Terrace

808.356.8300

Reservations are recommendedAll fathers will receive a special gift

from Romano’s Macaroni Grill.All Dads are eligible to win A DAY “FORE” DAD

A round of golf for 4 and Dinner for 4 at Romano’s Macaroni Grill

CelebrateFather’s Day

at Romano’s Macaroni Grill

WHERE TO DINEWailana 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

J2 Asian Fusion3441 Waialae Ave.626-5368

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

2380 Kuhio Ave • Tel: 923-2260$2/2 hr. parking Miramar at Waikiki Mon-Fri 5:30-10pm

California Rolls & Sushi

Garlic Ahi & Salmon Nugget

Fried Rice &Fried Noodles

Fruit & Salad Bar

30 Kinds of Desserts

& Much, Much More!!

Snow Crab Legs

Roast Beef

BBQ Spare Ribs

Mahi Mahi Steak

Pizza & Pasta Salad

Half Shell Oysters

Green Mussels

Vegetable Egg Rolls


Mon-Sat 9am to 7:30pm; Sun 9:30am to 6pm • 1111 McCully Street • 947-5411

Hawaii Born, Hawaii BredWe Support Local First!2671A S. King Street

951-KING (5464)Mon-Sat 11am-9pmParking: turn into driveway between Kokua Market & 4 Kings

Chinese Steamed Fresh Island Fishwith lup cheong, shiitake mushrooms,

green onions, carrots & ginger

NOW OPEN!NOW OPEN!Upscale American Bistro Plate Lunch

WAIMALU 485-8883

98-1277 Kaahumanu St.(across from Safeway)

www.paesanohawaii.com

MANOA988-5923

2752 Woodlawn Drive

• Indoor & OutdoorBanquet Facilities

• Superb Menus

• Expert Staff

• Affordability

• Ample Parking

Catered functions may be hosted or sponsored by all active duty and retired military,Reserve and National Guard members, or current and retired DoD civilians.

(808) 955-9609 • www.halekoa.com

941-4444

NIGHTLY 5:30 PM - 6:30 PMTeriyaki Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15.95Daily Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$23.95Sukiyaki Steak . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20.95Teriyaki Steak & Chicken Combo . .$21.95Kama‘aina & Military Discount

Available (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.

WHERE TO DINE

GREEK

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

INDIAN

Monsoon IndiaDiscovery Bay (across Ilikai)1778 Ala Moana Blvd., Ste 213941-5112

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 GrillAla Moana CenterHookipa Terrace356-8300

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

FINE DINING

MAY SPECIAL

Fresh Catch Sauces$499

plus tax

www.freshcatch808.com

NOW OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK45-1118 Kam Hwy235-POKE (7653)

3109 Waialae Ave.735- POKE (7653)

FeaturedSauces:Orig. SavorySauce &Creamy SaladDressing

NOW AVAILABLE at ALL

Longs Drugs Locations

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

O N T H E R I S E

Sunday, June 19 5:00– 8:00pm

MENU HIGHLIGHTSArray of Salad Selections

•Ahi Katsu Station

Vegetable Stir Fry Stationwith Shrimp & ChickenOysters on the Half Shell

Assorted Poke•

Sweet & Sour Spare RibsMiso Glazed Fresh Catch

•Carving: Prime Rib of Beef

•3660 Dessert Favorites

$48 Adult

$19 Children(3-10 years old)


SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCESUNDAY . . . . . . . . . . MeLveen LeedMONDAY . . . . . . . . . Jerry SantosTHURSDAY . . . . . . . . Sista Robi & Jeff RasmussenFRIDAY . . . . . . . . . . . Hapa’s Nathan AweauSATURDAY . . . . . . . . Danny Couch

Buy onedinner entree,

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

Expires 6/7/11.

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

BROTHERS CAZIMEROWednesday

KRISTIAN LEITuesday, May 31

Best

Greek Food

in Town!(Limit 1 per customer. Not combinable with other offers. Equal or lesser value.) Exp. 6/30/11.

396-8441 Koko Marina Shopping Center

Try Our Famous Saimin!

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

Try Our Famous Saimin!“The Neighborhood’sFavorite Local Style

Saimin Served in a HotHomemade Soup”

HanakiShabu Shabu

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

MANOA MARKETPLACE (Tons of FREE Parking) 988-1551

SHRIMP TEMPURA Side Order

Not to be combined with any other offer.Please bring this ad. Expires 5/31/11

FREE PARKING!2494 S. Beretania St.

LUNCH 10:30am-2:30pm...$15.95DINNER 2:30pm-10pm......$22.95

50 Different Items to Choose From50 Different Items to Choose From

Offer good through May 31st!Offer good through May 31st!

Available from10:30am - 9:30pm only.

Available Daily

Prices slightly higher in Kahului. Restaurant prices: Ginger Miso Chicken $6.75, Spaghetti with Garlic Bread $6.05. O�er good from May 2 - 31, 2011. O�er not valid with any other promotional o�ers, coupons and discount cards. While supplies last. Other restrictions may apply.

Purchase a total of $50 in

gift cards& receive a

FREE $5 gift

certificate!

Purchase a total of $50 in

gift cards& receive a

FREE $5 gift

certificate!

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 Centre Auahi St. Shops596-0066

151 Hekili St., Kailua230-8400

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

Manoa Marketplace2752 Woodlawn Dr.988-5923

Hanaki RestaurantManoa Marketplace2756 Woodlawn Drive988-1551

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


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)

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 6/30/11.

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 6/30/11

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

999 Bishop St. • First Hawaiian Center • 526-1777See our Catering Menu at www.1132cafe.com

NEW BREAKFASTMENU!

BREAKFAST BURRITOFRENCH TOAST

BREAKFAST CROISSANTSOMELET

FRIED RICE & CURRY FRIED RICE

WITH TOPPINGSNEW PRICES!

FREE COFFEEwith Breakfast

Exp 6-17-11

Open10:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Happy HourMonday - Thursday • 2:30 - 5:00pm

10% OffAla Moana Shopping Center

(above Macy’s)

$23800 for table of 10

8000 Square Foot Restaurant7 VIP Rooms with Video Systems

Perfect for any event!New Item:

Tea Smoked Shrimp

Roasted Meat Appetizer PlatterSeafood & Seaweed Soup

Dynasty Style Golden Fried ChickenSteamed Fish Filets with

Ham & Vegetable in a Lotus Wrap

Chef’s Special Style Beef TenderloinTea Smoked Tiger ShrimpVeggie with Abalone Sauce

Pan Fried E-MeinDessert — Mango Pudding

Cannot be combined with other offers. Expires 6/15/11

Kahala Mall738-5696

(KOZO)

Moiliili 951-5696

(KOZO)

Keeaumokuby Wal-Mart946-5696

(KOZO)

Pearlridge483-6805

Pearl Cityby Wal-Mart455-6805

Kam Shopping Center | 847-1234 • 841-8668 | M-Sun 10:30am - 8:30pm

MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW FORGraduation

Special Set Party A Menu(feeds 10 people)

Egg Blossom Soup • Sweet Sour SpareribsBeef Broccoli • Salt & Pepper ShrimpSteamed Fish • Oyster Sauce Chicken

Gon Lo Mein • Steamed RiceCall for Menu B-$120 & Menu C-$140

$99

WhereMornings

AreBreathtakingat the Colony Surf

1st SundayChampagne Brunch!

New Menu Changes Monthly!

PLEASE CALL FOR RESERVATIONS

Zack Shimizu Kool Guitar/Vocals, experience the gentle crashing waves,pure ocean breezes and awesome beauty of Hawaii.

…Only at Michel ’s~ FREE VALET PARKING ~ ENTERTAINMENT NIGHTLY ~

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

FOR BANQUETS & PRIVATE PARTIES CALL 728-3463

See You 1st

SundayJune 5th!

WHERE TO DINE

The Pyramid Restaurant758 Kapahulu Avenue737-2900

MEDITERRANEAN

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 Ichiban3579 Waialae Ave.737-8820

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

KOREAN

Frog House Restaurant1604 Kalakaua Ave.951-9370

The Soup Bowl1286 Kalani St. #104841-6068

Make It An IHOP DayALA MOANA BLVD. (Waikiki) • KUHIO AVE

(Waikiki) • PEARL CITY • KANEOHE • HILOAla Moana (Free Parking)

@IHOP_Hawaii

** MADE WITH A

SPLASH OF OUR FAMOUS

BUTTERMILK WHEAT

PANCAKE BATTER

Maple Garden/Yen King909 Isenberg Street • 941-6641

www.MapleGardenHawaii.com

Ask about our extendedhours for Graduation.

Party Room Available for 20-80 people Open Daily 10am to 9:30pm

FREE Ample Parking@ FHB after hours

50% OFFBuy Two Entrees or BuffetsGet 3rd one at 50% OFF!

Valid Monday thru Friday dinner only. For up to 20 people. Not to be combined with any other

offer or discounts.NO

MSG

LOBSTERS$11.99

with purchase of 1-Entree


$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.

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. $8.95each)

Build your own 10” pizza with

unlimited toppings.*Take out only, w/coupon; not to be combined

with any other offer. Expires 6/15/11.

HO HO Chinese Cuisine590 Farrington HwyKapolei Marketplace

692-9880

No Work. No Fuss.Let us do the work for you.

Party Trays - Available(Call for prices)

Book Your Graduation Party

NOW!Seafood Lunch starting at $950

Seafood-Crableg Dinner Buffet starting at $1595

GRADUATION

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).

PARTIES

WELCOME!

zpizzaKAILUA(Next to Boots & Kimo’s)151 Hekili Street230-8400

WARD CENTRE(Auahi Streetfront)1200 Ala Moana596-0066

Memorial Weekend Special

Coupon required at time of purchase. Limit 3 pizzas. Not valid with other offers or discounts.

$1 OFFAny Breadpurchases over $4

Must present coupon • exp. 6/2/11

DAILY BREAD SPECIALSTUESDAY Rustic Kalamata Olive Bread

WEDNESDAY Sundried Tomato Cheesebread

THURSDAY Foccacia Derecco

FRIDAY Walnut Raisin

SATURDAY Hamakua Farms Mushroom Bread

SUNDAY Buckwheat Fig

“All Natural no added chemicals”

988-43102752 Woodlawn Dr. • Manoa MarketplaceTues-Sat 7:30am-7pm; Sunday 7:30am-3pm

New Hours of Operation:Breakfast Service: Sunday 6:30am-9:30am, Monday-Friday 6:30am-10:00am, Saturday 6:30am-10:30am, Sunday Brunch 10:00am-2:00pmLunch Service: Monday-Saturday 11:00am-2:00pmDinner Buffet: Wednesday-Sunday 5:00pm-9:30pm*For information/reservations call Pagoda Restaurant at 948-8356

A new twist on an old favorite

DA BRUDDAHS FATHER’S DAY DINNER BUFFET & SHOWSunday – June 19, 2011 • Dinner: 5:30 pm • Show: 7:00 pm PAGODA HOTEL • C’est si Bon Ballroom (2nd floor)

ENTREES FEATUREDPrime Rib of Beef, Carved to order • Steamed Crab Legs • RoastedPork Loin • Island Style Steamed Fish • Sesame Nori Chicken

SALAD BAR & DESSERT STATIONAdults: $48.00 inclusive • Children: $19.95 inclusive (3 – 8 yrs of age)

TICKETS ARE NON REFUNDABLE MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCEPhone: 948-8369 or 948-8370

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

946-6388

WHERE TO DINE

Pho My Lien98-150 Kaonohi St.488-4900

Pho Kitchen2919 Kapiolani Blvd.735-8488

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

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

Shabu Shabu House“Japanese Style” Hot Pot1221 Kapiolani Blvd. #108 • 597-1655

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

Serg’s Mexican Kitchen2740 East Manoa Rd988-8118 3660 on the Rise

3660 Waialae Ave.737-1177

PACIFIC RIM

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

OKAZUYA SHABU SHABU

Saigon House2743 S. King St.942-4577

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

MEXICAN

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

41-865 Kalaniaole Hwy (Waimanalo)259-7374


tableside

@tableside4Kings Kitchen

The throne awaits customersat 4Kings Kitchen, whereowner and chef Kapo Kealoha

knows exactly what it takes to feedroyalty. The Honolulu eateryopened earlier this year, specializ-ing in upscale plate lunches.Kealoha derived his menu from fam-ily recipes taught to him by hismother, and says customers canexpect local favorites with a mod-ern twist. Signature dishes includeChef Kapo’s Mochiko Chicken ($10)and the “Not Your Normal” Loco($11). 4Kings Kitchen is located at2671 S. King St. and is open Mondaythrough Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9p.m. Call 951.5464.

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Right: Chef Kapo Kealohashows off one of his many

culinary masterpieces. Inset:Big Island Meat Loaf with

Brown Gravy ($10)

1 | Wayne Kikugawa

2 | Stephen, Christian and

Rebecca Roy 3 | Nolan,

Kenneth and Rhonda Sakai

4 | Nancy and Kark Guerin

5 | Francine Wai and Ann Ito

6 | Emma, Jessa, Corey and

Denise Sumida



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Hawaii Dining Out 29 May 2011