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Zippy’s Oxtail Style Turkey NeckSoup and Spaghetti & Chicken Mixed
Plate are two delicious specialsoffered now through Feb. 5.
Take a chance and roll the dice!Zippy’s Restaurants is givingaway 21 grand prize trips fortwo to Las Vegas as part of itsLucky 21 package.See page 4 | Leah Friel photo
Macaroni Grill parties with new pupus | 7Give it up for G Sushi delights | 11
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Diving into a world
Now that the new year is officiallyunder way, how many of you aresticking to those New Year’s res-
olutions? It’s easier said than done, so Icommend all of you who are exhibitingpure dedication to that annual list. Mindyou, I have made a list of my own I’mtrying to abide by, but let’s see how longthat lasts, shall we?
For starters, I want to enjoy working out.Honestly, I dread dragging myself on thattreadmill, or running a mile or two aroundmy neighborhood — it’s pure torture, so Inever do it. Visits to the gym are a no-go,and with a job like mine, where all I do is
eat, unfortunately exer-cise is a must!
To go along withmy goal of starting upan exercise regimen,I’m also on a quest toeat healthy.
With that said, thisweek I figure whynot start off the yearby focusing on a foodI love, and on top of
that, has a multitudeof health benefits? Enter into the world oftomatoes, which have been known to reducethe risk of heart disease, lower hypertension,and contain numerous antioxidants whichcombat various types of cancer.
“Tomayto, tomahto,” whatever you wishto call it, is considered to be both avegetable and a fruit, and is an integralmainstay in global cuisine. So, wait nolonger, come along with me, as we experiencethe allure of tomatoes at the following Ono,You Know establishments! Perhaps youmay even want to join 3660 on the Riseexecutive chef Russell Siu, Jan. 18, as heconducts a Tomato Harvest Italian Stylecooking class (call 737.1177).
Kissaten Coffee BarWhen you need a quick pick-me-up and
yearning for a cup of joe, Kissaten hasexactly what you need. Open 24 hours,seven days a week, this coffee bar on PiikoiStreet never disappoints. With morning,afternoon, evening and late-night menus,and a full coffee bar, with teas and hotchocolate to boot, Kissaten is heaven sent.
And while I’m not much of a coffeeaddict — give me one shot of espresso andI may never know sleep again — I willadmit that I am whole-heartedly addictedto Kissaten’s Tomato Bisque Soup. Notedas a top seller, a bowl of this hearty soup isa must-have at any time of the day or night.Curl up on the couch or take a seat at thecoffee bar, this tomato bisque soup is theperfect date. Priced at $5, the soup is full ofzest with every sip.
“Customers love our tomato bisque soup,”says co-owner Neysa Taba. “I would saywe sell close to 50 bowls of this soup perday, and it’s always very popular.”
All this may be because this hot bowl ofgoodness features just the right amount oftomato, cream and spices, while a drizzleof basil oil and a sprinkle of Parmesancheese give it a finishing touch.
“We always use fresh, local tomatoeswhen we can — and it makes a bigdifference in the quality and taste of thesoup,” Taba adds.
Tomato Bisque Soup has always been
my weakness, and I’m happy to knowthat it’s available whenever a cravingstrikes. Yet, since I have a relativelylarge appetite, my order of choice wouldhave to be the Grilled Cheese Sandwichand Tomato Bisque Combo ($9), andmay I add, Kissaten’s Grilled CheeseSandwich is winners!
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Above: The editor expresses her love fortomatoes while enjoying Kissaten Coffee Bar’sTomato Bisque soup.
By Alana Folen | Photos by Leah Friel
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1725 S. King St., Honolulu (and various locations)
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Open 24 hours, seven days a week
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Dining Out//Cover Story
Zippy’s Restaurants has been aniconic landmark in Hawaii since1966, when founders Charlie andFrancis Higa opened the doors tothe first eatery, setting its roots inMcCully. Since then Zippy’s hasbecome a part of Hawaii’s ohanawith 24 locations on Oahu and onein Kahului, Maui.
Dining Out recently caught upwith Zippy’s Restaurants marketingmanager Jeanine Mamiya-Kalahiki,who gladly gave us the inside scoopon some of Zippy’s classic rotatingdaily specials and new limited-timeoffers that will hopefully have youon your way to Sin City!
DO: It’s that time of year againfor Zippy’s Get Lucky 21 PrizeGiveaway promotion, which meansthere are lots of exciting things in
store when it comes to food andprizes. What can customers lookforward to when wanting to satisfytheir appetites?
Mamiya-Kalahiki: Well, we’refeaturing two exciting entrees thathave become Zippy’s favorites —Spaghetti & Chicken Mixed Plateand Zippy’s Oxtail Style TurkeyNeck Soup. Our Spaghetti &Chicken Mixed Plate ($5.99 fast-food counter/$6.99 restaurant) fea-tures spaghetti noodles toppedwith your choice of meat sauce orZippy’s chili with a side of ourfamous fried chicken, garlic breadand macaroni salad. This classicmeal is available now through Feb.5. Zippy’s Oxtail Style TurkeyNeck Soup ($5.29 fast-food count-er/$6.29 restaurant) also is avail-able now through Feb. 5 from
10:30 a.m., daily (while supplieslast). If you love Zippy’s popularOxtail Soup, then you must trythis. Introduced in 2009, OxtailStyle Turkey Neck Soup was agreat hit with customers, andwe’re excited to bring it backagain for a limited time. Cuts ofturkey neck are simmered in atasty broth similar to Zippy’sOxtail Soup, topped with choi sumand Chinese parsley, and servedwith your choice of white orbrown rice (ginger is served uponrequest).
DO: Those are some deliciousdeals, but what’s equally enticing isZippy's prize giveaway! Can youdivulge a bit about that?
Mamiya-Kalahiki: Sure!Coinciding with our value offers,
Dining Out//Cover Story//Zippy’s
First stop Zippy’s, next stop Vegas! Lately, Zippy’s Restaurants has been hum-ming the tune of Elvis Presley’s top-charting hit Viva Las Vegas, as the award-winning establishment recently kicked off its Lucky 21 Prize Giveaway — one of
the many promotions the eatery showcases each year.
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Zippy’s Oxtail Style Turkey NeckSoup and Spaghetti & Chicken Mixed
Plate are two delicious specialsoffered now through Feb. 5.
Take a chance and roll the dice!Zippy’s Restaurants is givingaway 21 grand prize trips fortwo to Las Vegas as part of itsLucky 21 package.See page 4 | Leah Friel photo
Macaroni Grill parties with new pupus | 7Give it up for G Sushi delights | 11
ALSO:Tomayto-tomahto fare | 2
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Zippy’s will have a Lucky 21 prizegiveaway. With any purchase nowthrough Feb. 5, you receive anentry blank (one entry per personper visit) for your chance to winone of 21 grand prize trips for twofrom Honolulu to Las Vegas withaccommodations at the CaliforniaHotel, courtesy of Vacations-Hawaii. What’s more, these tripsalso will have premium class serv-ice, which now serves Zippy’sfamous chili.
DO: That's great! You havenothing to lose, so you might aswell enter! In addition to Zippy’sLucky 21 Prize Giveaway, Zippy’swill be offering a variety of rotat-ing daily specials, starting tomor-row, correct?
Mamiya-Kalahiki: Yes, startingtomorrow, Zippy’s will be revisingits current selection of daily spe-cials, served from 10:30 a.m. daily.And due to customer demand,some specials have been reintro-duced to the menu, as well asadding on some new items.
DO: What items have beenreintroduced?
Mamiya-Kalahiki: Our reintro-duced items are Turkey a la King($6.95 fast-food counter/$7.95restaurant), Beef Stroganoff($7.95 fast-food counter/$9.15
restaurant), Mochiko Chicken($8.35 fast-food counter/$9.60restaurant) and Chicken KatsuCurry ($8.15 fast-food count-er/$9.35 restaurant).
DO: What are the new items tohit the daily specials menu?
Mamiya-Kalahiki: We have ahandful of new items, includingPork and Peas aka Pork Guisantes($7.85 fast-food counter/$8.95restaurant) and Boneless BraisedBeef Chuck Shortribs ($13.50restaurant only). Then we have theKalbi Bowl ($11.50 restaurantonly) that presents diners withgrilled slices of marinated beefdrizzled with miso mayo, atop abed of rice, and paired with kimchee, cucumbers and choi sum.Lastly, we’re offering Kim CheeFried Rice ($9.75 restaurant only)served with bacon, kim chee, greenonions, round onions, celery, ham,a hint of sesame oil and beef base,topped with an egg of your choiceand sprinkled with sesame seeds.The dish is accompanied by teriya-ki beef and fried won tons. Notethat prices are slightly higher atZippy’s Pearlridge, Ala Moana andKahului locations.
DO: Also highlighted thismonth are two mouth-watering sal-ads — Zippy’s Mandarin Orange
Salad and Korean Chicken Salad.Please tell us about these, they’reperfect for those who wish to eathealthy this new year.
Mamiya-Kalahiki: Yes, avail-able for a limited time, Zippy’sManadarin Orange Salad ($6.50restaurant only) consists of NaloZip greens, Mandarin orangewedges, toasted sliced almonds,Craisins (dried cranberries),doused in our fruit vinaigrettedressing. Then, of course, Zippy’sKorean Chicken Salad ($9.25restaurant only) is a customerfavorite with Nalo Zip greenstopped with Korean fried chicken,tomato wedges and cucumbers,seasoned with Zippy’s house dress-ing. Keep in mind prices are a bithigher at Zippy’s Kahului.
DO: 2012 looks as if its off toa great start at Zippy’s. What arethe restaurant’s hopes for thenew year?
Mamiya-Kalahiki: We’re plan-ning to unveil new promotions.With 24 Zippy's locations island-wide, there’s practically an estab-lishment in every community, sowe make it a point to cater ourtastes to each neighborhood.People look forward to our specialshere, and we want to keep it likethat — so there’s always some-thing to look forward to!
Kim Chee Fried Rice servedwith teriyaki beef and wontons ($9.75 restaurant only)and Kalbi Bowl ($11.50restaurant only)(from left) Servers Destiny
Pascual, Ashley Seina andShalie Sayaman with a few ofZippy’s tasty specials.Mochiko Chicken ($8.35
fast-food counter/$9.60restaurant)Mandarin Orange Salad
($6.50 restaurant only)Pork and Peas ($7.85
fast-food counter/$8.95restaurant)Boneless Braised Beef
Chuck Shortribs ($13.50restaurant only)
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Yakiniku Million has added a deli-cious Kal Bi Seaweed Soup($13.95) to its menu, and Mung
Bean Pancake ($5) to its list of appetizers.This non-spicy soup, also known as the
birthday soup, is a traditional birth-day dish in Korea. I know thisfrom my daily dose of Koreansoap operas.
“It’s good for you too,”says manager Diana Paik.“It’s Korean custom formoms to eat it after givingbirth. They eat it three timesa day for one month becauseit’s good for blood circulationand milk production. It’s alsopopular with men, when you’resick and after drinking alcohol.”
In addition to its late-night hours(it’s open until 2 a.m. on week-ends) and yakiniku or grill-it-yourself-at-your-table style ofdining, Yakiniku Million alsois known for its large menuof ready-to-eat traditionalKorean favorites, such asKal Bi Kim Chee Chi-Ke($13.95) and Bul Go Gi DolSot Bi Bim Bab ($14.95).
Kal Bi Kim Chee Chi-Ke fea-tures kal bi, tofu, kim chee andgreen onion, with a medium spicysoup base. “Not a lot of Koreanrestaurants make this,” notes Paik.“And you can order it extraspicy.”
The Bul Go Gi Dol Sot BiBim Bab has carrots, zucchi-ni, bean sprouts, mush-rooms, soybean sprouts andcabbage. It’s mixed with ricein a hot stone pot, whichkeeps the food hot longer andthe rice slightly crispy. Everymeal includes seven sides: daikon
kim chee, raw crab, potato salad, driedcuttlefish (taegu), won bok cabbage kimchee, seaweed stem and mackerel withsteamed daikon.
Yakiniku Million, which is local-ly owned and operated by
the Park family (four
sisters and a brother), opened its doors 25years ago. The restaurant is located at 626Sheridan St. off of Kapiolani Boulevardnear Ala Moana Center, and parking isavailable behind the building. “These areall our family recipes,” adds Paik. “It’sfood we enjoyed eating growing up.”
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Endless possibilities at Yakiniku Million
1 Kal Bi Seaweed Soup ($13.95)2 Bul Go Gi Dol Sot Bi Bim Bab
($14.95)3 Kal Bi Kim Chee Chi-Ke ($13.95)
4 An assortment of authentic Koreandishes at Yakiniku Million.
5 Manager Diana Paik
Nathalie Walker photos
Yakiniku Million Where:626 Sheridan St., Honolulu
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In December, Romano’s MacaroniGrill, the popular family eatery inAla Moana Center, introduced 20
new items to its menu, includingseven pupus. Found under the ItalianTapas section of the menu, the itemsrange in price from $6 to $9, but din-ers can order two for $12. Thesebonus pairings are smart not justbecause they add value to your meal,but they can create a balance of fla-vors when chosen correctly. Theyalso can add a little adult flavor to thekeiki favorites your youngster willinsist upon.
The Mac & Cheese Bites withTruffle Dip ($6) is family comfortfood without the needless utensils thatjust slow you down. The exterior iscrispy, the interior rich with cheeseand firm pasta. Chef Mike Longworthsays the appetizer has been extremelypopular, especially with the children.
“What’s not to like,” saidLongworth with a smile. “It’s macand cheese with a cheese dippingsauce that we add a little truffle oilto for the adults.” A nice pairingfor the
cheesy yet surprisingly non-messyfinger food is the Shrimp, CannelliniBean & Avocado Crostini ($9). Thecleanness of the shrimp, beans andavocado and the crunchiness of thecrostini provide a nice flavor andtexture complement to the Mac &Cheese Bites. Plus, it looks far toohealthy to interest the keiki, meaningmore for you.
The Spicy Ricotta Meatballs($6.50) go well with the Goat CheesePeppadew Peppers ($7). The meat-balls are mild with a slight citrus fla-vor that comes from fresh orange andlemon zest. Ricotta cheese and pankobread crumbs help add to the texturewithout making the dish heavy.Whereas the meatballs are mild, thestuffed peppers are anything but. Boldwith spice and pickling flavor, thepeppers explode with juice and aromawithout being overpowering. AsLongworth says, it is a flavor youwon’t get anyplace else.
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Aina Haina ChopSuey, formerlyknown as Duck
Yun, in Aina HainaShopping Center servesthe best Chinese food onthe East side, according tosatisfied customers.Owner Julia Wong statedthey changed the name toAina Haina Chop Suey onJan. 1. She wanted thelocation in the name, andthe “chop suey” that fol-lows has an old-schoolfeel that she wants tobring back.
“You don’t see too many
chop suey houses any-more,” Wong says.
Dining Out caught upwith Sandy Shinozawa ofHawaii Kai and AileenSylva of Niu Valley,friends who frequent AinaHaina Chop Suey on a reg-ular basis. They love theclean facilities, the courte-ous and pleasant staff, thegenerous portions and thefact that the venue is soclose to where they live.
The duo ordered Sweetand Sour Cabbage ($9.95)and Salt and PepperShrimp ($11.95) forlunch. Because of thegenerous portions, bothhad doggie bags to takehome leftovers.
Sandy Shinozawa: “If Ihad to rate this place, itwould be excellent all theway!”
Aileen Sylva: “We lovethis place. When we feel inthe mood for Chinesefood, this is our Chineserestaurant.”
Aina Haina ChopSueyWhere 820 W. Hind Drive#116, Honolulu
Call: 373.1303
Hours: Daily 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
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Sandy Shimozawa (left) and Aileen Sylva are friends who frequent Aina HainaChop Suey on a regular basis. | Micah Kagihara photo
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1 Goat Cheese PeppadewPeppers ($7)2 Spicy Ricotta Meatballs($6.50)3 Mac & Cheese Bites withTruffle Dip ($6)
Nathalie Walker photos
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“They can pick what they like,everything is fresh,” he says of the150-plus items guests may choosefrom when cooking atop ceramic hotplates located at each table. “We haveso many items to choose from, at least150 items; all kinds. Fresh vegetables,seafood — a large variety, it’s beenvery popular so far.”Shi learned about shabu shabu —
which translates to “swish swish,”as in the sounds items make astheir flavors mingle within thehot pot — from his family inChina where he worked formore than 20 years in theirrestaurant. He opened ShabuShabu King, appropriately posi-tioned at 2700 S. King St., late
last summer, and has customers flockingto the University area “from all overthe island,” he says, “they come backagain and again.”When dining at Shabu Shabu King,
customers first select one of the eatery’s15 broths in which to cook. Chicken,Miso and Shoyu ($5.95 each) are someof the tantalizing soup options, whileMixed Mushroom, Curry and Kimchee
($7.95 each) fill the room with heartyaromas. Guests also can mix two brothsfor $10.95.“The Mixed Mushroom ($7.95) is
the most popular so far,” says Shi ofthe flavorful broth. “A lot of customerslike spicy broths. We have a widevariety to choose from.”Shi says that the Rib Eye ($4.80) is
the most popular meat choice thus far,
Where: 2700 S. King St., Honolulu
Call: 951.7878Hours: 4 p.m.-Midnight, Monday-Thursday; 4 p.m.-1 a.m., Friday–Sunday
Story by Kyle Galdeira :: Photos by Lawrence Tabudlo
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and guests rave about the thinlysliced beef as it simmers, soakingup the succulent broth. ShabuShabu King also serves up Porkand Chicken ($3.70 each), as wellas Beef Tendon, Beef Tongue andLamb ($4.80 each).As if those choices weren’t
enough, guests may purchase sideplates, which are color coded byprice. Green plates ($2.60) featurevegetables including broccoli, lettuceand spinach, while orange andyellow plates ($3.70 each) offerup dumplings, bacon and fish cake,to name a few. Reach for a blueplate ($4.80), and one will enjoychoices of jumbo shrimp, musselsand more.
Lobster, squid, crab, noodles,choi, sum, rice cake, corn, sproutsand ong choi add to the ever-changing list of extras one can useto supplement each hot pot creation.Customers can enjoy the varioustastes and flavors all through thenight, as Shabu Shabu King isopen from 4 p.m. daily to midnightMonday through Thursday, anduntil 1 a.m. Friday through Sunday.“It makes people very happy,”
says Shi of his loyal customers.“Fresh and healthy,” he adds whendescribing the overall dining expe-rience at Shabu Shabu King.In honor of the restaurant’s
recent opening, Shi also is offeringcustomers a special treat: free
appetizer and dessert. Each dinerreceives an edamame (soybeans)dish to start, and finish the mealwith a complimentary scoop ofBubbies’ Ice Cream. Students (withvalid ID) may also take advantageof the 75 cent soda special fordine-in customers, and all thosewho eat during the Early Bird (4-6 p.m.) or Late Night (10:30 p.m.-close) hours get 20 percent offeach broth choice.Talk about a meal fit for a King.
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1 Shabu Shabu King, on South King Street, caters to all din-ers, no matter what you’re craving.
2 More than 100 different side dishes are served in priceranges according to dish color.
3 Healthy Earth Broth and Mix Mushroom Broth are top picksat Shabu Shabu King of the 15 different broths offered.4 Shabu Shabu King owner Michael Shi cooks up a healthymeal of shabu shabu.
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There’s been a chill in the air lately,so besides putting an extra blanketon the bed, you may be hungry for
something warm and comforting, likemaybe hot soup or stew … or a steam-ing bowl of curry and rice.
There are so many varieties of thesavory dish and it’s readily availableacross the island, but if you’re cravingcurry, then it makes sense to head to aplace with the word right in its name.
At Curry King (OK, not only is the
word in its name, but it’s wearing acrown!), a Japanese eatery in WardWarehouse, curry rules, although theone we’re after isn’t on the menu. Butthat doesn’t discourage us. Savvy vege-tarians know to ask politely for whatthey want, and most of the time therestaurant is happy to oblige. So that’sjust what we did.
Tofu Curry ($7.55), is a bowl full offlavor with tofu, onions, carrots, cab-bage and your choice of starch, accom-
panied by a small green salad.The curry sauce is “standard,”says owner Shane Yang, whoreserves the right to not revealall of its ingredients. But, heassures us, there is no meat orfish in the sauce.
If curry doesn’t hit the spot,Yang also recommendsVegetable Tempura ($7.55),made with seasonal vegetablesthat may include zucchini, egg-plant, carrots, onions, broccoli— whatever is available. It’sserved with rice or noodles, and comeswith a small green salad on the plate.
“I plan on putting that on the menu,”says Yang. “We may come up with somemore vegetable dishes in the future.”
So when you’re looking for comfort
food on a chilly winter day, warm up tothe idea of asking for what you want —and don’t forget to say please.
Contact Terri Hefner at [email protected]
VO veg’noutwith
Terri Hefner
Patrick Chang with ThaiGreen Curry
Thai Green Curry ($7.95)
Leah Friel photos
Curry KingWarming upat
Curry KingWhere: Ward Warehouse1050 Ala Moana Blvd.
Call: 591.8855
Hours: Open Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.Friday and Saturday, 11a.m.-10 p.m.
Vegetable Tempura ($7.55)Nathalie Walker photos
Tofu Curry ($7.55)
In the nature of expressing theculture of Thailand, BangkokChef keeps it hot and keeps it
spicy with its customer favorite,Thai Green Curry.
“The taste is like nothing elseand that’s why this dish sellsmore than any other — exceptmaybe for our Pad Thai,” ownerPatrick Chang says with a laugh.“The Green Curry just has thatspicy, good taste to it — it basi-cally sells itself.”
Priced at $7.95 in-house and
$6.65 takeout, Thai GreenCurry combines bites of egg-plant, chicken slices, greenpeas and bamboo shoots withBangkok Chef’s sizzlingcurry sauce, which is a mix ofgreen chili paste, coconut milkand a blend of certain herbsand spices.
Now with three locations,Chang points out that BangkokChef was not always a restau-rant. “We started as a producemarket in Nuuanu where our first
restaurant is. My wife Sansaniand I sold Thai ingredients alongwith vegetables and dry goods,and we made some Thai foodsamples too,” he says.
Unlike most Thai restaurants,Bangkok Chef likes to keep itsmenu fresh and simple. Offering33 menu items, it is easy to find anew favorite each time you visit.
“Some restaurants have over 100dishes and a lot won’t get cookedfor months. Here nothing willstay without people ordering —everything is fresh and is part ofour daily rotation,” says Chang,who asks everyone to check outbangkokchefexpress.com forupdated menu items.
Bangkok Chef’s
spicy flavors
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Bangkok ChefNimitz:Where: 900 N. Nimitz Hwy.Call: 536.8570Hours: Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
Manoa:Where: 2955 E. Manoa RoadCall: 988.0212Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10:30a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday, noon-8 p.m.
Nuuanu:Where: 1627 Nuuanu Ave.Call: 585.8839Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10:30a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday, noon-8 p.m.
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By Ali Resich
Fusion food is delicious and innovative at times, butsometimes you just want the real deal. Since CantonSeafood opened eight years ago in Chinatown, cus-
tomers have delighted in its unaltered, Hong Kong-styleCantonese fare cooked mostly by chefs from the region itself.The restaurant relocated to Keeaumoku Street last April,bringing along all of its traditionally prepared menu items.
For an opportunity to try avariety of Cantonese dishes,take advantage of the eatery’scurrent specials. When orderinga regular priced entree, dinersmay add specially priced itemssuch as Deep Fried Flounderwith Seasoning Herbs ($9.99,whole) or Deep Fried Chicken($4.99, half chicken).
Ever popular and great forsharing, the crispy flounder isserved with a delectable dippingsauce, resulting in a perfectblend of flavors.
“It’s is made with soy sauce.We mix it with some garlic, chili and green onion,” explainsmanager Edwin Chen.
The Deep Fried Chicken special has a golden touch. “Thechicken is steamed first, then deep
fried for more flavor,”says Chen of thesecret to the dish’spopularity. This fami-ly-style favoritecomes with crispyshrimp chips for someadded crunch.
So go for the realthing and try CantonSeafood’s authentic —and tasty — cuisine.
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G Sushi Where:Market City Shopping Center2919 Kapiolani Blvd. #23,Honolulu
Call:732.9661
Hours:Sunday-Thursday,11 a.m.-9 p.m.Friday-Saturday,11 a.m.-10 p.m.
eatthis
Rollin’ down
By Ali Resich
GSushi lets the river run itscourse. That is, the river ofsushi that flows right into a
satisfying, multiple-course lunchor dinner.
The kaiten-style eatery, located inMarket City Shopping Center, fea-tures plates of sushi carried onwooden boats that stream past hun-
gry customers. The portions are per-fectly sized for trying many smallplates, all adding up to a diverse,delicious meal.
Since spicy tuna dishes arealways popular, co-owner Lisa Yuanand her staff creatively designed theSpicy Tuna Cake ($2.89), featuringa blend of ahi, Shaka and Srirachasauces, nori and green onion on topof rice.
Other floating favorites includeUni (Sea Urchin Roe;$5.99), Hamachi ($3.99)and Spicy Tuna Don($3.59).
Freshness is a priority toYuan, however, whomakes everything made-to-order for those menuitems that won’t survivethe ride.
The restaurant’s long,curved dining bar that bendsaround the flowing food cre-ates an intimate space. If thatdoesn’t float your boat, to-goplatters also are offered insushi varieties as well as irre-sistibly sweet options such asPeanut Butter Mochi ($23.90,22 piece).
It’s worth it to make thetrip, though. You can BYOB(bring your own bottle) andsettle in amongst the bustlingcrowd of sushi-goers for ameal you won’t forget.
Authentically
Canton SeafoodWhere: 923 Keeaumoku St.,Honolulu
Call: 955.3388
Hours: Daily, 10 a.m. tomidnight
Notes: Free parking avail-able behind restaurant;street parking also available.
Cantonese
Deep Fried Chicken ($4.99)
Deep Fried Flounderwith SeasoningHerbs ($9.99)
Nathalie Walkerphotos
rıver of sushithe
G Sushi offers a kaiten-style dining experience that can’t be beat.
Uni ($5.99)
“The concept of our restaurant is to offerlocal comfort food with a gourmet twist —everything has some sort of local, Japanese,Italian or French influence,” Taba explains.“We’re always adding specials to our menu.”
No doubt about it, Kissaten’s TomatoBisque Soup has success written all over it!
Kissaten Coffee Bar88 Piikoi St.
593.1200
Anytime CafeI love my pasta — spaghetti, linguine or
fettucine smothered in a succulent marinarasauce makes me one happy gal! Always onthe search for great pasta, you can imaginemy delight when I stumbled upon AnytimeCafe’s Caprese Spaghettini some time ago.With one bite of this incredible pasta meand my taste buds were whisked right backto Italy, where I have enjoyed some of thebest pasta in my life. So, the fact that I put
Anytime Cafe’s Caprese Spaghettini rightup there with pastas devoured in Rome andPositano is saying a lot, but it’s the truth.
“Our spaghetti and risotto are importedfrom Italy, so everything is served in thetraditional Italian style,” owner Cindy Wongexplains, reaffirming my belief.
The Caprese Spaghettini ($9.50) featuressauteed fresh tomato and basil tossed withfresh mozzarella cheese in homemadetomato sauce. Pure excellence!
Now, the key to superb pasta lies in thetexture of the noodles and the flavor of thesauce. I prefer my pasta al dente and withjust the right amount of sauce — not toooverwhelming, but enough to stand out onits own. And guess what? The chefs here atAnytime Cafe have got this exact cookingtechnique down to a science. No exaggerationintended, but I can guarantee that I willnever tire of Anytime Cafe or its tomatolover’s perfect pasta dish. So, the next timeyou find yourself at Anytime Cafe inMarket City Shopping Center, make it
simple and treat yourself to the eatery’sCaprese Spaghettini, and request an orderof toasty garlic bread at that — you’ll needit to soak up every last bit of sauce!
Anytime CafeMarket City Shopping Center
2919 Kapiolani Blvd. #218735.3888
Stage RestaurantThe spotlight shines on Stage Restaurant,
a chic and modern establishment, locatedon the second floor of the Honolulu DesignCenter, that gives way to a state-of-the-artinterior complete with statement lighting,stylish hues, eclectic furnishings and remark-able artwork. And executive chef Ron deGuzman wastes no time in upping the antewith his exquisite contemporary Asian-American cuisine.
“We try our best to use local ingredientsas often as we can,” says de Guzman whohas been working for the restaurant for thepast five years.
A tomato lover himself, de Guzman waseager to present me with a creation all his own— Hamakua Springs Tomato Salad ($11).
“I love tomatoes so I wanted to incorporatea tomato dish into the menu.” he explains.
This Stage signature appetizer featuresfresh Hamakua tomatoes intermixed with asymphony of feta cheese, croutons, haricotvert, red onions and chives, tossed in asavory red wine vinaigrette. It’s divine!
Served during dinnertime only, de Guzmansays this salad is Greek-inspired and agood go-to healthy option when trying tostick to those New Year’s resolutions.
Stage Restaurant is open for lunchMonday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to1:30 p.m., and Monday through Saturdayfrom 6 to 8:30 p.m. for dinner. ClosedSundays.
Stage RestaurantHonolulu Design Center
1250 Kapiolani Blvd.237.5429
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ono,youknow
1 Anytime Cafe’sCaprese Spaghettini($9.50)
2 Stage Restaurant’sexecutive chef Ron deGuzman with HamakuaSprings Tomato Salad.
3 Anytime Cafe ownerCindy Wong
4 Kissaten Coffee Bar’sTomato Bisque soup ($5)
5 Stage Restaurant’sHamakua Springs TomatoSalad ($11)
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By Alana Folen
Fendu Boulangeriebreaks the moldwhen it comes to
your typical breakfastpastries. Owner and chefNiel Koep deemed itnecessary to offer highquality baked goods tohis patrons when heopened his bakery inManoa Marketplace inMarch 2009.
“We’ve been busierthan ever, the holidayswere crazy for us. It’snice to have been ableto breathe a little sincethen,” Koep says witha laugh.
So, now that all theholiday goodies havebeen tucked away into thebellies of FenduBoulangerie’s loyalpatrons, Koep wants toonce again pay tribute tothose signature pastriesthat have always drawn inthose with a sweet tooth.You can never go wrongwith simple classics.
“We have a handful ofpastries that have alwaysbeen really popular withthe breakfast crowd sinceday one; they include theChocolate Croissant,Lychee Streusel, PearMarscapone and ChocolateDanish, and BlueberryDanish,” he states.
All priced at $2.25apiece, each pastry ismade with the finest andfreshest ingredients, allcaptivating the diverse tastes and likes ofevery customer. The Chocolate Croissant,is for example, a soft and flaky European-style croissant in which lies a stick of bit-tersweet chocolate made in France. Thecroissant is then topped with powderedsugar, making for the sweetest start toany day. And lychee fanatics will loveFendu’s Lychee Streusel, made withDanish dough, and filled with pastrycream and almond cream, then topped
with decadent morsels oflychee and streusel.
Now, keep in mindthat Pear Marscaponeand Chocolate Danish istempting as well. Thispastry presents you withan irresistible interiorcomprised of aMarscapone cheese fill-ing, while the outer por-tion of this treat isadorned with sweetslices of Bartlett pear.
“It's quite decadent,” says Koep ofthis delicious pastry. “A lot of peoplealso enjoy the Blueberry Danish withcinnamon, sugar, almond cream andblueberries.
“We can’t forget about these items, butwe also want to let our patrons know thatstarting today, macaroons and pot pieswill be available, so come by!”
onthemenu
That’sENTERTAINMENT
AT CHAI’S ISLAND BISTRO | ALOHA TOWER MARKETPLACE
Chai’s Island Bistro provides Pacific Rim dining in a contemporarysetting. Renowned chef and owner Chai Chaowasaree, whoopened the Aloha Tower Marketplace restaurant in 1992, has long
paired his Hawaii regional cuisine with the best in live entertainment. This year will be no different as Hawaiian melodies will enchant your
dining experience throughout January and February. Catch RobertCazimero, Jerry Santos, the Brothers Cazimero and Danny Couchplaying every Wednesday through Saturday evening, respectively. Also,Jan. 20 from 7 to 9 p.m., be sure to catch the sweet sounds of BruceShimabukuro, as he will make a special guest appearance, and specialguest Nathan Aweau will delight audiences Jan. 25.
During evenings without local performances — Sunday throughTuesday — Chef Chai will serve his special five-course dinner,Flavors Under the HawaiianSky ($40 per person; $55with wine pairing). Start theexclusively prepared mealwith Roasted Butternut Squashand Lobster Bisque Shooter,Fresh Ahi Katsu with TomatoMango Salsa Wasabi CurrySauce and Kataifi andMacadamia Nut EncrustedBlack Tiger Prawn RainbowSalad.
For the entree, choose fromchef Chai’s Thai Style OxtailSoup or Grilled Local Fish withCurry Sauce and Wakana Soba.
End on a sweet note withHeart Shape White ChocolateAmore Truffle with FreshRaspberry Guava Puree.
Chai’s hostsmelodic meals
Brothers Cazimero | File photo
Fendu BoulangerieWhere: Manoa Marketplace,2752 Woodlawn Dr. #5119,Honolulu
Call: 988.4310
Hours: 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.Tuesday-Saturday; 7:30 a.m.-3p.m. Sunday; closed Monday
SweetFendu classics
Where: Aloha Tower Marketplace1 Aloha Tower Drive, Honolulu
Call: 585.0011
CHAI’SISLAND BISTRO
Hours: Lunch served Wednesday throughFriday, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.Dinner served nightly, 4–10 p.m.
Website: chaisislandbistro.com
Owner and chef Niel Koep | Leah Friel photo
Sushi King gets its name from morethan just its convenient location onSouth King Street. With its tasty
eats, friendly service and an intimate din-ing experience, Sushi King is royaltyamong sushi eateries ― and is certainly areigning restaurant among late-nightjoints. Open until 2 a.m. six nights a week,Sushi King is just what you need to get
through a late-night study session or winddown from a night out.
Opened in 1992, Sushi King is celebratingits 20th anniversary this year. Owner andmanager Shu-Lee Kondo ― who alsofounded the restaurant ― describes thecuisine as traditional Japanese food. “Therestaurant is very traditional, with typicalJapanese dishes,” Kondo explains. “All
of our food is created bychefs who were trained inJapan.”
For a taste of Sushi King’s
Tasty Traditions
Sushi King owner and manager Shu-LeeKondo founded the restaurant in 1992 afteroperating another Japanese restaurant in
San Francisco. But while Kondo has run three restau-rants — the third was at the Stardust in Las Vegasbefore the hotel shut down — her longtime success inthe industry started out as something of a fluke.
Kondo is originally from Japan, but relocated toCalifornia as a young adult. For her husband, a chef,owning his own restaurant had been a lifelong dream.But just six months after he realized his dream byopening his restaurant in San Francisco, he wentblind. At the time, Kondo was working in banking andknew very little about the restaurant business. Butwhen her husband asked her to take over his restau-rant, she agreed.
“I said, 'why not?' Let me try,'” Kondo explains.“How could I say no? It was his dream.”
When she moved to Hawaii years later, her initialintent was to retire here. But seeing an opportunity toopen Sushi King, she decided to start another restau-rant instead. Twenty years later, Sushi King is stillgoing strong. In keeping with its family-run origins,Sushi King has attracted a loyal customer basethroughout the years, and Kondo says that she thinksof her staff as an extended family.
“My husband always taught me that the employeesin your restaurant are family because you spend somuch time there,” Kondo says.
The Sushi King kitchen also is home to the Joe Alohafood truck, which is known for its smoked meat. JoeAloha, which is run by Kondo’s son-in-law, prepares itsfood at Sushi King. The truck is located in front of SmartStop Storage on the corner of Kamakee and Kawaihaostreets. It is open Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
TH
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Sushi King2700 S. King St., Honolulu947.2836
Lunch: Open daily, 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m.Dinner: Wednesday–Monday,5:30 p.m.–2 a.m.; Tuesdays5:30–10 p.m.
with Christina O’Connor
1 Yosenabe ($17.95)2 White Fish Saute ($8.50)
Nathalie Walker photos
ON
Chinese New Year
Special Menu for10$179
111N. King St. near Maunakea7am-10pm
521-8268No credit cards accepted for special menu
Dim SumServed 7am Daily
$198Take-out Orders
WelcomedFree Parking in the Rear DINNER HOURS ONLY
Jai(Monk’s Food)
AvailableAll-Day
Ham and Scallop Soup • Chinese Chicken Salad • Peking Duck w/ Buns • Steamed Sea Bass w/ Ginger
& Onions • Walnut Shrimp • Capitol Pork Chops • Boneless Chicken Cake Noodle • Rice
• Jai • Chef’s Dessert of the Day
2710 South King St.www.fukuyadeli.com
Deli Hours:Wed-Sun 6am-2pm
After hourscatering available
946-2073
Perfect for Birthday Parties,Family get togethers
and more!
All-Occasion CateringAll-Occasion Catering
946-2073
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Wednesday, January 18 6:00 pm
Stuffed Tomatowith Mozzerella
CioppinoChicken Parmesan
Panna Cotta
Join Chef Russell Siu
COOKINGCLASS
$65Inclusive of tax & service charge.
This cooking demonstration includeswine pairing with each course.
3660 Waialae Ave. • 737-1177www.3660.com
O N T H E R I S E
Available on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday Only––––––––––––––––Beginning––––––––––––––Roasted Butternut Squash and Lobster Bisque Shooterwith a glass of Mionetto Prosecco Gold Label
–––––––––––––––Dessert–––––––––––––––Heart Shape White Chocolate Amore Truffle
–––––––––––––––Appetizers––––––––––––––Fresh Ahi Katsu with Tomato Mango Salsa Wasabi Curry Sauce––––––––––––––––Salad–––––––––––––––––
––––––––––––––––Entrée––––––––––––––Chef Chai’s Signature Thai Style Oxtail Soup and Steamed RiceORGrilled Fresh Local Fish with Curry Sauce and Wakana Sobawith a glass of Au Bon Climat Pinor Noir
$40 pe r pe rson fo r D inne r | $15 .00 pe r pe rson fo r WinesFREE VALET PARKING • www.chefchai.com • 585-0011
Kataifi and Mac Nut Crusted Black Tiger Prawn Saladwith a glass of Esser Chardonnay
5 – Course Dinner $40
Buy onedinner entree,
receive 2nd entree
50% OFFvalid Sun, Mon & Tues
Expires 1/24/12.
1345 S. King Street
Corner of S. King St.
& Sheridan St.
Close to Ala Moana
Shpg Cntr & Wal Mart
TEL.942-4848www.fujio-food.com
Bento and Assorted Musubi Available daily
Japanese Home Style Restaurant“Hinone Mizunone”
Please enjoy the KAMADAKIGOHAN
cooked completely by “Ogama”.
*DAILY SPECIAL TEISHOKU*
Open Daily 11am - 9 pmLunch 11 am - 4 pm • Dinner 4 pm - 9 pm
MONDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tonkatsu UdonTUESDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fried Ahi TeishokuWEDNESDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mochi CurryTHURSDAY . . . . . . Chicken Katsu w/ Miso Sauce TeishokuFRIDAY . . . . . Simmered Spicy Pork and Cabbage TeishokuSATURDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cold Chicken TeishokuSUNDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sukiyaki Donburi
Menchi Katsu Teishoku 12.00
January Lunch Specials
$8.50Now taking reservations
for Lunch & Dinner
January Lunch Specials
$8.50Now taking reservations
for Lunch & Dinner
Sanma Teishoku 9.50 Aji Fry
Teishoku 9.50
LIMITED SUPPLIES! SORRY IF IT’S SOLD OUT!
Ocean front dining Valet parking available
COMPLIMENTARY UNCLEMOKI’S LAVA FLOW DESSERT
WITH THE PURCHASE OF2 DINNER ENTREES
Must present coupon. Not valid with any other discounts or specials. Exp 1/15/12.
OUTRIGGER REEF HOTEL • 2169 KALIA RD. • 923–22773579 Waialae Avenue
737-8820
Also Available Curry & SteakMonday-Sunday 10:30am-2:30pm, 5pm–10pm
High Qualityat Affordable Prices!
CHIRASHISPECIAL14.95CHIRASHISPECIAL14.95
authentic dishes, try Tempura-DonDonburi ($11.95) or Yosenabe($17.95), which is accented withspices, grated radish andponzu sauce. Other dishesinclude Tonkatsu ($17.95for dinner), Shrimp andVegetable Tempura ($22.95for dinner) and the WhiteFish Saute ($8.50), whichis seasoned with soy sauce,sake and grated radish.
If you’ve come just forthe sushi, you're at theright place. Sushi King’ssushi bar chefs can expertlyprepare options such asSunshine roll ($12.50),Spicy Tuna roll ($7), Unagi($6.50) or Spider roll($12.50), which comes withdeep-fried soft shell crab.
Kondo says that someof Sushi King’s most pop-ular dishes are the specials,which include the JumboPlatter ($11.45) and EarlyBird Dinner ($15.95). TheJumbo Platter is served asboth the Lunch Specialand the Midnight Special,and offers choices such asAhi Cutlet on Rice, SalmonCutlet on Rice and BeefTeriyaki on Rice. All ofthe dishes are served withsoup and salad, and aCalifornia Roll, Cone Sushi
or Spicy Tuna. The Early BirdDinner ― offered from 5:30 to 7p.m. ― allows diners to choose
from options such as Shrimp andVegetable Tempura or ChickenTeriyaki, and comes with an appetizer,
rice and soup.And if you can’t decide
which of Sushi King’s wideselection of dishes youwant, try the nine-pieceAssortment of Chef'sChoice ($30) or the SashimiDeluxe ($24.95) for a dailyselection of fresh fish.
Currently, Kondo andthe chefs are thinking upsome new dishes to add tothe menu. For inspiration,Kondo says they turn tocustomers for their input.
“A lot of the new dishescome from customerrequests,” Kondo says.“Customers are the oneswho always teach us.”There is no set date yetfor the new menu to bereleased, but Kondo saysthat it is in progress andwill be unveiled at somepoint in the near future.
Starting next week, youcan visit Sushi King onlinewhen it launches its website:sushikinghi.com.
Contact Christina O’Connor at [email protected]
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Yosenabe ($17.95)
Assortment of Chef's Choice ($30)
Sashimi Deluxe ($24.95)
930 McCully St. • 951-0511/951-0611 • PRIVATE PARTY ROOM• CONVENIENT PARKING
*DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALL BEVERAGES WITH
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KOREAN CUISINE• LUNCH $16.95 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM• DINNER $24.95 2:30 PM -10 PM
KAL BI, SIRLOIN, CHICKEN,SASHIMI, SPICY PORK
“House of Gau Gee”Waimalu Shopping Center
98-020 Kam Hwy • 488-1616
Continuing the tradition...
FREELive Maine Lobsterwith orders of $50 or more!Dine-in only. Offer good with ad thru 1/31/12.
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Taste our NEWESTPepperoni
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Mon-Sat 10am-10pm • Sun 10am-8pm
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January Special $4.99Won Ton Soup
OPEN TUE-SUN LUNCH 11AM-2PM, DINNER 5-8:30PM • Closed Monday Lunch & Dinner100 N. Beretania Street #113 (Parking inside Chinese Cultural Plaza) 536-3035
Includes:Scoop Rice, Miso Soup,Tea,Tofu,Gyoza,Green Salad or Tsukemono
$10.95
HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR2 pc. Shrimp & 2 pc. Vegetable Tempura & Miso Butterfish
or Choice of Steamed Seabass $9.95
Celebrate at the
Cultural PlazaFeaturing
Lion Dance,Fireworks & More.
536-3035100 N. Beretania Street #113 (Parking inside Chinese Cultural Plaza)
HanakiJapanese Cuisine
Serving Oahu’s Ohanas For More Than 14 Yrs.11:30 am-2:30 pm; 5 pm-9:30 pm (Closed Tuesdays)
MANOA MARKETPLACE (Tons of FREE Parking) 988-1551
FREE!2 Pc Shrimp Tempura
with purchase of 1 Soup Base1 per coupon, must present coupon,
not to be combined with any other offers or promotions
Valid until Jan. 12, 2012
Good for any item of equal or lesser value. OriginalCoupon required. Not valid on retail items or bottledbeverages. One discounted item per coupon.Not combinable with any other offer. No cash value.Exp. 1/31/12.
50% OFFBUY ONE ITEM &GET THE NEXT ONE
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88 Piikoi St., Honolulu593-1200 • kissatencafe.com
Voted Best Thai in Hawaii
Walking distance from all Waikiki Hotels
SERVING HAWAII SINCE 1977...
tel. 951-9355tel. 951-9355
THAI CUISINETHAI CUISINE
15% OFF Take OutCoupon required. Not combinablewith other offers. Expires 1/13/12
2028 Kuhio Avenue Dinner 4:30pm - Closing
www.keosthaicuisine.com
HappyNew Year!
HappyNew Year!Ala Moana Center • Mall Level
(Mountain side, next to Shirokiya)
941-6161
Ala Moana Center • Mall Level(Mountain side, next to Shirokiya)
941-6161
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
La Palme D’orAla Moana Center - Mall LevelMountain Side, next to Shirokiya941-6161
Napoleon’s BakeryLocated inside of Zippy’s
AMERICAN
BAKERYFendu Boulangerie2752 Woodlawn Dr.Manoa Marketplace988-4310
Tropics Bar & Grill2005 Kalia RoadHilton Hawaiian Village (Ali‘i Tower)949-4321
Larry’s Bakery4369 Lawehana St. (across Target in Salt Lake)422-0059
Eggs n’ Things343 Saratoga Road923-EGGS (3447)
Waikiki Beach Eggspress2464 Kalakaua Ave(Ashton Waikiki Circle)926-EGGS (3447)
Teddy’s Bigger BurgerWaikiki • 926-3444Kailua • 262-0820Hawaii Kai • 394-9100Aiea • 486-2167University • 949-0050Maui • 661-9111
Panya711 Queen St. 597-88801111 Bishop St. #4 536-8363Ala Moana Center 946-6388Royal Hawaiian Center 791-2969
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AIEA • 484-222298-150 Kaonohi St.
HONOLULU • 589-2299510 Piikoi St.
TWO GREAT LOCATIONS!
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25% OFF NABEEARLY BIRD SPECIAL
$1 OFFAny Breadpurchases over $4
Must present coupon • exp. 1/12/12
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988-43102752 Woodlawn Dr. • Manoa Marketplace
Tues-Sat 7:30am-7pm; Sunday 7:30am-3pm
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www.themandalayhawaii.com1055 Alakea St. • 525-8585
Free Parking - Mon- Fri after 5pm & All Day Sat & Sun
Featuring . . .Jai & Gau
And a variety of Hong Kong Style Dim Sum
• Pork Hash • Shrimp w/Nori Roll • Mochi Rice in Lotus Leaf • Dried Shrimp Puff • Diced Wintermelon Soup • Char Siu Gon Lo Mein
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WHERE TO DINE
CATERERSA Catered Experience94-1068 Ka Uka Blvd.677-7744
Koko CafeHale Koa Hotel, 2055 Kalia Road955-0555Call for eligibility details.949-4321
Kissaten88 Piikoi St.593-1200
Anytime CafeMarket City Shopping Center2919 Kapiolani Blvd735-3888
CAFE
CHINESE
Aina Haina Chop Suey820 W. Hind Dr.Aina Haina Shopping Center373-1303 or 373-4632
Canton Seafood Restaurant923 Keeaumoku St.955-3388
Camellia Buffet930 McCully St.951-0511/0611
BUFFET
Makittii2380 Kuhio Ave.923-2260
Makino ChayaWestridge Mall 486-5100
Hee Hing Restaurant 449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544
Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Ave.738-8666
Golden Palace SeafoodRestaurant111 N. King St.521-8268
Golden Duck4230 Waialae Ave., Kahala737-7188
1221 S. King St.597-8088
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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
Waialae OnlyBYOB
no corkage fee
Free Validated parking at Waikiki Marina
Kailua - Coming Soon!Enchanted Lake Shopping Center
Ala Moana - 949-2120Makai Market Mall Hours
Big Uncle's ComboLarge crispy panko breaded Shrimp, Calamari and Mahimahi
served with French Fries and Homestyle coleslaw.
$15.95
MONDAY 10AM - 3PM | TUES - SUN 10AM - 9PM
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WHERE TO DINEFAMILY DINING
Seafood VillageHyatt Regency Resort & SpaStreet Level, 2424 Kalakaua Ave, #102971-1818
Waimalu Chop SueyWaimalu Shopping Center98-020 Kam Hwy.488-1616
On On at McCully1110 McCully St.946-8833
ON ONat McCully
Little Villlage Noodle House1113 Smith St.545-3008
Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant Ala Moana Shopping Center1450 Ala Moana Blvd. 4th Floor - Ho’okipa Terrace947-8818
BibasHale Koa Hotel, 2055 Kalia Road955-0555Call for eligibility details.
Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant5724 Kalanianaole Hwy.377-5566
Henry Loui’s2850 Paa St.833-3728
Mandalay (The)1055 Alakea St.525-8585
Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square524-1628
98-150 Kaonohi St. • Tel: 486-5100*Menu and prices subject to change.
beachhousewaikiki.com • 921-4600 • Complimentary valet parking.
A fi ne steak. A fi ne experience.
wagyu new york strip, 14 ouncesThis Australian, kobe-style beef is masterfully grilled
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1 8 | D I N I N G O U T | J A N . 8 - 1 4 , 2 0 1 2
Maple Garden /Yen King909 Isenberg Street • 941-6641www.MapleGardenHawaii.com
Beggar Chicken, Crab Legs, And more
Dinner 5-8:30 pmKids $12 (Ages 5–12)
Adults $20.95
Reservations Recommended*Free parking available at First Hawaiian Bank
Lion Dance Starts @ 6pm1/23/12
Yearof the Dragon
Yearof the Dragon
841-0931Kam Shopping Center
Open 6am Daily
$1.79Bottomless COFFEE
FREE 2 side Pancakeswith order of any breakfast entrée
BREAKFAST SPECIAL
Your choice of syrups:Sugar Free MapleMaple • Coconut
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Full Service Catering & Event Planning
CINNAMON BREAD10% OFF
4369 Lawehana St. (across Target in Salt Lake)
Regular • Apple • BlueberryCoupon Required • Expires 1/31/12
www.larrysbakery.com or find us on OPEN: Mon - Fri 6AM - 1PM
Sat 6AM - 12PM
Live Music Nightly at Tropics Bar & Grill and Tapa Bar
Rockin’ Hawaiian Rainbow Revue and Fireworks every Friday evening
See our entertainment schedule at HiltonHawaiianVillage.com/Music
15% Kama‘aina Dining Discount at Bali Steak & Seafood and Tropics Bar & Grill
Great Kama‘aina Room Packages for the perfect Staycation
“Little” Albert and Eddie
949-4321 I HiltonHawaiianVillage.com
IHOPWaikiki - 1850 Ala Moana Blvd 949-4467
Waikiki - Kuhio & Lewers921-2400
Pearl City - Times Sq. SC486-4467
Kaneohe - Windward Mall 235-4467
Hilo - Prince Kuhio Plaza959-2600
WHERE TO DINE
Kit N Kitchen1010 University Avenue942-7622
Kenny’s Express Hawaiian BBQ2nd Floor, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center922-9333
Shiro’s Saimin HavenWaimalu 98-020 Kam Hwy. 488-8824Waipahu 94-256 Waipahu Depot St. 676-2088Ewa Beach Shp. Ctr. 91-919 Fort Weaver Rd.689-0999
Panya Bistro • Bakery • BarAla Moana Center, Mauka - Mall Level946-6388
Pagoda1525 Rycroft St.948-8356
JJ Bistro & French Pastry3447 Waialae Ave.739-0993
Restaurant Epic 1131 Nuuanu Ave.587-7877
Rainbow Drive Inn3308 Kanaina Ave.737-0177
Le Cacao Bistro3441 Waialae Ave.626-5368
Kenny’s Restaurant1620 N. School St.841-0931
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Ala Moana 942-9102
Waikele 678-3180
StadiumMarketplace488-9202
Ewa Town Center683-1003
Ward Center 591-5600
Kapolei 674-4227
Kukui Grove808-632-2450
Maui Mall808-873-7776
Lahaina808-661-0333
Kona 808-327-6776
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343 Saratoga Road (808) 923-EGGS (3447)
Seafood w/ Tofu Soup3 Lobsters w/ Ginger & Onions
Whole Crispy ChickenBeef w/ Young Ginger & Pineapple
Steamed Fish Fillet w/ GingerSalt & Pepper Shrimp
Choy Sum w/ Meat SauceGarlic w/ Shrimp Fried Rice
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377-5555 or 377-5566Lungfunghawaii.com • Open Daily 11am-9pm5724 Kalanianaole Hwy • Niu Valley Shopping Ctr.LOTS OF FREE PARKING
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WHERE TO DINE
GREEK
The Fat Greek3040 Waialae Ave. 734-0404Ala Moana Makai Market 949-2120
Greek MarinaKoko Marina Shopping Center7192 Kalanianaole Hwy.396-8441
Top of WaikikiWaikiki Business Plaza2270 Kalakaua Ave. 923-3877
Stage Restaurant1250 Kapiolani Blvd.237-5429
Chai’s Island BistroAloha Tower Market Pl.585-0011
Hy’s Steak House2440 Kuhio Ave.922-5555
Il LupinoRoyal Hawaiian Center922-3400
Ruth’s Chris Steak HouseRestaurant Row 599-3860Waikiki Beach Walk 440-7910
Sam Choy’s BLC580 N. Nimitz Hwy.545-7979
Bali Steak & SeafoodHilton Hawaiian Village (Rainbow Tower)2005 Kalia Road 949-4321
FINE DINING
Max’s Of Manila94-300 Farrington Hwy801 Dillingham Blvd.951-6297
FILIPINO
Fat Greek Waikiki1831 Ala Moana Blvd941-3444
Wailana Coffee House1860 Ala Moana Blvd.955-1764
Zippy’sCall the one nearest you
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$15.95 Complete Dinner
$11.45 Complete Lunch& after 10:30 p.m.
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL
947-2836Open 7 Days • 2700 So. King St.
Sapporo & Kirin (large) $5.75after 10:30pm
New Hours 5:30 - 6:45pm
923 KEEAUMOKU ST.955-3388
House Special for Party of Ten$198.00(Take Out Available)
HOLIDAY SPECIAL
Best Cantonese Cuisine
OPEN DAILY:10am — midnight
Seafood Tofu Soup • Shrimp Walnuts with Mayonaise • Fried Rice “Young Chow Style”Live Lobster with Ginger & Onion (two) • House Special Crispy Garlic Chicken (whole) Tenderloin Steak with String Beans • Peking Duck • Chinese Broccoli with Dried Fish
Deep Fried Flounder with Crispy Garlic (whole) • Dessert of the Day
1831 Ala Moana Blvd. (Between Ilikai & Kobe)Open Daily 11am-10pm
941-3444Free Validated parking at Waikiki Marina
AuthenticGreek Foodin the Heartof Waikiki
First Year Anniversary Special
FREE GLASSof Champagne w/DinnerJan 9th & 10th Only. Just mention this ad. Must be 21 years or older.
Entire MenuDine-in Only(Does not apply to Early Bird Specials)
Mon-Fri Only
Coupon Required. One Coupon Per PartySome Restrictions Apply. Exp: 1/15/12
www.ihophawaii.com
Windward Mall 235-4467 • Pearl City 486-4467Hilo 959-2600 • Waikiki on Kuhio 921-2400
Waikiki Ala Moana Blvd 949-4467
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NEW
LAYERS OF FLAVOR IN EVERY BITE!
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Starts January 2, 2012 • For a Limited TimeBuy Any Dinner Entree,Get The 2nd
1430 KONA ST. (behind Ala Moana Center)Open Daily 10:30am-9:30pm • 955-7888
Dine-In or Take-out Available
2nd entree of equal/lesser value. Limit 1 coupon per table/take-out order. Valid 5pm to close. Coupon must be presented. Exp. 1/31/12.
50% OFF
DRIVE-IN
Serving You For50 Years
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Mahalo HawaiiKapahulu737-0177
3308 Kanaina Avenue
WHERE TO DINE
Kozo SushiKahala Mall 738-KOZOKeeaumoku 946-KOZOMoiliili 951-KOZOPearlridge 483-6805Pearl City 455-6805
Kobe Japanese Steak House1841 Ala Moana Blvd.941-4444
Hinone Mizunone1345 South King St.942-4848
Hifumi Japanese RestaurantChinese Cultural Plaza536-3035
JAPANESE
Z PizzaWard Centre Auahi St. Shops596-0066
Kailua 151 Hekili St.230-8400
G SushiMarket City Shopping Center2919 Kapiolani Blvd. #23732-9661
IchirikiAiea 98-150 Kaonohi St.484-2222
Honolulu 510 Piikoi St.589-2299
ITALIAN
Curry KingWard Warehouse1050 Ala Moana Blvd. #1400591-8855
Romanos Macaroni GrillAla Moana CenterHookipa Terrace356-8300
Happy Valley Pasta & Pizza3106 Monsarrat Ave.737-0080
Genki SushiStadium Market Place 488-9202Aina Haina 373-4033Ala Moana 942-9102Ewa Town Center 683-1003Kaneohe 247-9595Kapahulu 735-7700Kapolei Commons 674-4227Waikele Center 678-3180Waiau 485-0227Ward Center 591-5600Kukui Grove 808-632-2450Maui Mall 808-873-7776Lahaina 808-661-0333Kona 808-327-6776
Blue Hawaii Sushi1140 Kuala St., Pearl CityAcross Wal-Mart456-2128
• Dynasty Style Appetizer Platter• Imitation Shark’s Fin Soup w/ Chicken• Lobsters with Garlic & butter Sauce• Steamed Whole FIsh• Steamed Chicken — Dynasty Style
• Sautéed Shrimp & Scallop w/Honey Walnuts• New Year Good Luck “Jai”• Seafood Fried Rice w/Garlic• Mochi Balls in Sweet Ginger Broth
Valid 12.26.2011- 1.31.2012
Happy New Year & Kung Hee Fat Choy$238 for table of 6 ($398 for table of 10)
Ala Moana Center 947-8818
Lion Dance1/22 7:00PM
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951-KING (5464)2671A S. King St.
801 Dillingham Blvd.(next to Costco Iwilei)
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Waipahu Shopping Plaza94-300 Farrington Hwy., Suite F-1
Waipahu, Hawaii 96797
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www.maxschicken.com 951-MAXS (6297)
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WAIMALU98-020 Kam Hwy.488-8824
WAIPAHU94-256 Waipahu Depot St.
676-2088
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SAKURA TERRACE JAPANESE CAFE1240 South King Street | 591-1181 | Free Parking
www.sakuraterrace.com
Lunch Mon – Sat11:00am–2:30pmDinner Mon – Sat5:00pm–10:00pmSunday 4:30pm–9:30pm
Ala Moana Center – Ho‘okipa Terrace | 808.356.8300Also at Queens’ MarketPlace, Waikoloa Beach Resort | 808.443.5515
www.macaronigrill.com
Something New. Something Classic.
Open Daily – 11AM - 10PM Happy Hour – Daily in the lounge 4PM - 7PM
Vino Thursdays - 25% Off Bottles of Wine
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Teriyaki Chicken $7.95Teriyaki Combo (Steak & Chicken) $10.95Fish of the Day $7.95North Shore Garlic Shrimp $9.95
NEW MENU & SUSHI BAR!
Includes Miso Soup,Salad, Rice and Japanese hot teaNot valid with other offers or promotions.Gift Cards Available
BLUE HAWAII SUSHI BAR & RESTAURANT
Early Bird Special 4-5pm
1140 Kuala St. (Across Wal-Mart) Pearl City | 456-2128Sun-Thurs 10:30am-9:00pm | Fri-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm
Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square by Times Supermarket
524-1628
Excludes Set Menus; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, Char Siu& other specials. 5%, 10% and lobster special not tobe combined with any other offer/discounts/specials.Expires 1/31/12. Must present coupon.
Credit Card Sale Only(With Coupon)
Hong Kong Dim Sum & Regular Menu Items
Dim Sum Take Out Special! 8am-11:30am
10% OFF(Charge) • 15% OFF(Cash)
Dim Sum & Reg. Menu Dine In Special!
5% OFF(Charge) •10% OFF(Cash)
10% OFF
Celebrating 10 Years!
Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)
5% OFF
Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Avenue
738-8666Excludes Set Menu; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, Char Siu & other specials.
5%, 10% and lobster special are not to be combined with any otheroffer/discounts/specials. Expires 1/31/12. Must present coupon.
Lobster $999
with purchase of Full Price EntreeValid 5-10:30pm
Lobster $999
with purchase of Full Price EntreeValid 5-10:30pm
WHERE TO DINE
Choi’s Garden
1303 Rycroft St., Honolulu. HI596-7555
Tanaka of TokyoEast, in King’s Village 922-4233
Central, in Waikiki Shopping Plaza922-4702
West, in Ala Moana Cntr-Hookipa Terrace945-3443
KOREAN
Sushi King2700 S. King St.947-2836
Sushi Ichiban3579 Waialae Ave.737-8820
Sumo Ramen Kaneohe 234-6868Kapolei 693-8808Market City 737-1868Kamehameha Shp Cntr 848-8186Pearl Highlands Cntr 456-808299 Ranch Mapunapuna 833-3139
Sekiya’s Restaurant &Delicatessen2746 Kaimuki Avenue732-1656
Sushi Company 1111 McCully Street947-5411
Restaurant SuntoryRoyal Hawaiian Shpg Cntr 3rd Flr.922-5511
Makino Chaya98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100
Sushi Izakaya2065 S. Beretania St946-7466
Sakura Terrace Japanese Cafe1240 South King Street 591-1181 Choon Chun Chicken
1649 Kalakaua Ave.447-4492
WAIMALU 485-8883
98-1277 Kaahumanu St.(across from Safeway)
www.paesanohawai i .com
MANOA988-5923
2752 Woodlawn Drive
Chinese Restaurant East HonoluluON ON at McCully
1110 McCully St. • 946-8833www.ononhawaii.com
10%OFFCOUPONDine-In and Take-Out
Excludes Special Menus
Exp 1/31/12
Reserve today for CHINESE NEW YEAR!
7 Course Banquetfor 10 $189
with Scallop Soup and Peking Duck.
Create your own menu and we’ll
discount it for you!
Aina Haina Shopping Center373-1303 or 373-4632
Go to www.onohawaii.com to view Menus and find $5 Coupon
Aina Haina Chop Suey
2 2 | D I N I N G O U T | J A N . 8 - 1 4 , 2 0 1 2
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 1/31/12.
Early BirdSpecial Only
Sauteed Mahi withLobster Sauce
Steak & ShrimpChicken Alfredo Pasta
Call 922-6868for Reservations & Information
2284 Kalakaua Ave.Open 7 Days from 11am-10pm
Lunch 11am - 4pmDinner 5pm - 10pm
at the old Waikiki III TheatresParking available at the Pro-Park locationSeaside Ave. Pay $2 at the Restaurant.
www.atlantisseafoodsteak.com
$12.95Celebrate theNEW YEAR - 2012!
449 KAPAHULU AVE., STE 101
For reservations, call
735-5544
NEW YEAR’S LUNCH SPECIALChinese Chicken Salad . Hong Kong
Dim Sum Platter . Shrimp Taro BasketSteamed Flounder Filet with Lemon ShoyuBoneless Minute Chicken Cake Noodle
Minced Beef Fried Rice$159 Table of Ten (reg. $189)
Limit: two tables of ten.Available December 26 through January 15.
NEW YEAR’S DINNER SPECIALPeking Duck . Sea Kelp Fish Cake Tofu
Soup . Chicken Oyster Sauce . Pepper SaltShrimp . Maine Lobster with Ginger Scallion . Long Beans with XO Sauce
Lychee Duck . Braised E Mein$199 Table of Ten (reg. $249)
Limit: two tables of ten.Available December 31 through January 15.YEAR OF THE DRAGON BUFFETS
Hong Kong Dim Sum Brunch BuffetSunday, Jan. 22
Prime Rib Seafood Dinner BuffetSunday, Jan. 22 and Monday, Jan. 23
LION DANCE at 6:30 pm on Jan. 22 and 23
Reserve Now!
www.samchoyhawaii.com
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580 Nimitz Hwy.545-7979
5-Course Brewer’s DinnerThursday, January 19th6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
What’s happening at Sam Choy’s?Snow Crab Monday Nights
TuesdaysOur Kupunas 60 and older receive a
20% Discount all dayProof of eligibility will be required
Prime Rib Wednesday Nights16 oz. Prime Rib for $20.95
Brewer’s ThursdaysPitchers of Aloha Beer for $10
Aloha FridaysHawaiian Plate all day and LIVE Hawaiian
entertainment from 6:00 - 9:00
Chuckwagon Saturday Nights5:00 - 8:30
Chuckwagon Buffet for $28.95
Keiki Sunday Nights6:00 - 8:00
Kids Eat Free from our Keiki menuwith each Adult entree purchased
Magic by Alan Arita, balloon sculpting, caricature drawing
2# Snow Crab Legs for $29.95
955-1764 Open 24 Hours1860 Ala Moana Blvd. Validated Parking
an Island Speciality Served every Thursday at
“Il Lupino leaves little room for any-
thing other than the highest praise...one
of the truest Italian dining experiences
in town.” - Jo McGarry, MidWeek
Royal Hawaiian Center at the Royal Grovewww.illupino.com • 808.922.3400
Breakfast • Lunch • DinnerHappy Hour • Early Dinner Specials
2065 S. Beretania St.Honolulu HI 96826
PH: (808)946-7466 | M-Sat: 5pm-12am
FREE Appetizer(up to $10 in value)
Must present coupon. Expires 1/31/12.
WHERE TO DINE
Pho My Lien98-150 Kaonohi St.488-4900
Jin Din Rou1491 S. King St.947-1133
VIETNAMESE
Bangkok Chef1627 Nuuanu Ave. • 585-88392955 E. Manoa Rd. • 988-0212900 N. Nimitz Hwy. • 536-8570
THAI
TAIWANESE
3660 on the Rise 3660 Waialae Ave.737-1177
PACIFIC RIM
SHABU SHABUHanaki RestaurantManoa Marketplace2756 Woodlawn Drive988-1551
Keo’s Thai Cuisine2028 Kuhio Ave.951-9355
Fukuya Delicatessen & Catering2710 S. King St.946-2073
OKAZUYA
Shabu Shabu King2700 S King St.951-7878
The Ocean House Restaurant2169 Kalia Rd., Outrigger Reef Hotel923-2277
Saigon Pearl1430 Kona St., #101955-7888
MEXICAN
Yakiniku Million626 Sheridan St.596-0799
El Charro Mexicano Aiea Restaurant99-115 Aiea Heights Drive 488-9727
3441 Waialae Ave. 626-5368
3447 Waialae Avenue | 739-0993 | jjfrenchpastry.com$24.70 per person
expires 1/31/12
January Special4-Course Meal
SO U P O F T H E DAY
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For healthy dishesbursting with authen-tic Vietnamese fla-
vors at reasonable prices,one does not have “pho” togo. Pho My Lien, locatedin Westridge ShoppingCenter, is ringing in 2012with a brand-new takeoutmenu highlighting theeatery’s most popular dine-in dishes. These dishes arefavorites among Pho MyLien customers, accordingto Walter James, a closefriend and business partnerwith the restaurant’s own-ers, Tommy Dang and hiswife, Lien Bui.
“We started offering ourbrand-new takeout menuon Jan. 1,” says James. “Ifsomebody wants anythingon the main menu for atakeout order, they canhave it, but the (restau-rant’s) most popular dish-es are on the takeoutmenu.”
Pho My Lien’s newtakeout menu featuresdishes such as Crispy
Spring Rolls ($7.50 forfour) — thin flour sheetsrolled with pork, chicken,shrimps, shredded carrot,long rice and mushrooms,deep fried and served withmint leaves, lettuce, ricenoodles and sauce — andCrispy Calamari ($7.95).The menu also boasts anassortment of salads,including the frequentlyrequested Chicken Salad($7.50) — shredded skin-less and boneless chickenmixed with shredded let-tuce, mint leaves, onionand house special dressing— and Green PapayaSalad ($7.50). The latter,composed of shreddedgreen papaya, shrimp,mint leaves, peanuts andserved with a house spe-cial salad dressing, will bethe eatery’s special for themonth of February.
“Each month, we offer amonthly special for $4.99or less,” he says. “Thismonth’s special is theWon Ton Soup (a shrimp
and pork dumpling soup).February’s monthly spe-cial will feature the GreenPapaya Salad.”
For customers lookingfor healthy dishes, Jamesrecommends the eatery’ssignature dish, pho($7.95), with the cus-tomer’s choice of meats,including slices of raresteak, beef soft tendon,beef well-done brisket,beef tripe and beef balls.Pho with Chicken Meat($7.95), Pho with MixedVegetables ($7.95) andPho with Shrimps andSquid ($8.95) also areavailable.
While pho is the restau-rant’s signature item, PhoMy Lien offers customersa variety of healthyentrées from which theycan choose. James alsorecommends BroccoliSauteed ($7.95) with onechoice of chicken, pork,beef, shrimp or tofu. Therestaurant’s Summer Rolls($4.95 for two) are anoth-er good choice for healthydining, as they feature ricevermicelli, mint leavesand bean sprouts wrappedin rice sheets with themeat of one’s choice.
“The appetizers are allpopular, but if you look atthe summer rolls, there aredifferent varieties,” Jamesexplains. “You can have
(summer rolls with)boiled shrimp, shreddedpork, barbecue beef, bar-becue pork, barbecuechicken or tofu … if youwant to eat healthy, youcan simply have tofu sum-mer rolls.”
While Pho My Lien ispromoting its new takeoutmenu, it has not changedits dine-in menu. Jamesstates that the eatery hasremained consistent in itsmenu items and reason-able prices ever since itfirst opened in November2010.
“We’ve not raised ourprices on the menu; we’restill going to give yougood value for yourmoney,” he says. “For thequality and quantity (offood) that you get, it’spriced very, very reason-ably.”
Although the eatery isnot anticipating any majorchanges in terms of itsmenus, James states thatPho My Lien is currentlysearching for a secondlocation.
“Basically, we haven’tchanged from last year;we’re keeping the samephilosophy of deliciousfood at reasonable prices,”he says. “We’re still goingto cater to families — weoffer food with family-style prices.”
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PHO MY LIENWestridge Shopping Center • 98-150 Kaonohi St., Suite B213-B, Aiea
Call: 488.4900 • Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
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