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Known for its Eurasianfare, Kit n Kitchen alwaysbrings something new tothe table, as evidenced byowner/executive chef MayYiu’s latest menu addition,Moroccan Lamb Stew.See Page 4 | Leah Friel photo

Surf-and-turf really shines at Atlantis | 7Odoriko’s savory traditional Japanese cuisine | 12

ALSO:“Moore” than meets the eye at Panya | 10

AN EDITION OF

DEC. 30, 2012 -

JAN. 5, 2013

Speaking from a foodie standpoint,indulgence was the theme thisChristmas. Seriously. From the

prime rib, pasta, bread pudding andcoconut haupia cake on Christmas Eve tomore prime rib, turkey, mashed potatoes,brownies, chocolate cake and coco puffson Christmas Day, my stomach cantake no more. Talk about a majorkanak attack.

So, while my tummy is stilldigesting these feasts, it’s time toget back on track and start the newyear with a clean slate. Ahi is theanswer, and the Islands’ mostwidely observed New Year's tradi-tion at that. Believed to bring luck,ahi is the prime indication that anew year is upon us.

With that, raise your chopsticksor forks, and let’s sing praises forahi as we welcome 2013 at the fol-lowing Ono, You Know establish-ments. Here’s to new beginningsand a fresh start on life! Really,there’s no better way to ring in thenew year than with exquisite ahi.

Big City DinerTake a bite out of the big city at

Big City Diner, a longtime localestablishment that has been servingHawaii’s foodies since 1998. Hereyou’ll find ono local grinds andAmerican mainstay favorites allwithin a classic diner atmosphere.

While it may be hard for me tosay, in 2013, I will try to put a haltto my frequent burger indulgences

and trade in those for all things ahi.Executive chef Dennis Franks at Big

City Diner Pearlridge reels in quite acatch when it comes to the restaurant’sFresh Island Ahi (market price). Availablefor lunch and dinner, have your ahi pan-seared or flame-broiled topped with your

choice of fresh tomatosalsa, wasabi aioli or redginger lime butter. Theahi lies on a bed ofspinach and is accompa-nied by white or brownrice sprinkled with

furikake.“Everyone comes in looking for

fresh fish,” Franks says. “Our ahi isalways fresh and we usually get itfrom Tropic Fish at the fish auc-tion.”

So, making the healthy choice iseasier than you think, and it doesn’thave to be boring. Big City Diner’sFresh Island Ahi is just as deliciousas it is nutritious.

Big City DinerPearlridge (and various locations)

98-211 Pali Momi St.487.8188

Restaurant EpicStroll down Nuuanu Avenue in

the heart of downtown Honolulu,and if you’re lucky enough you’llstumble across Restaurant Epic.And this week, luck was all mine.

Co-owner and chef Brian Chanwelcomed me to the eclecticeatery, which is ... well, epic, ofcourse! The ambiance is warm andinviting, and the food is what Chandescribes as “unique.”

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By Alana Folen | Photos by Leah Friel

Above: The editor hopes for good luckand is ready to take a bite of Big CityDiner’s Fresh Island Ahi.

Left: Big City Diner’s Fresh Island Ahi(market price)

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By Rachel Breit

When you bitethrough thecrispy outer lay-

ers and tender inner layersof Hifumi JapaneseRestaurant’s shrimp tem-pura realize that what youhave by the tail is theessence of Japanese cui-sine: freshness, simplicityand balance.

The tiger shrimp isfreshly peeled and batteredwith egg and two kinds offlours for different tex-tures, then fried to a lightcrisp in oil guaranteedfresh everyday. First tryHifumi’s tempuraunadorned so that you cantaste the special tempurarecipe on its own.“Outside crispy, inside soft— you can taste the origi-nal flavor of the shrimp,”says Elise Ching, a long-time server. Notice thesimple flavors of the fresh,unencumbered ingredi-ents. “Your tongue willtell you the truth,” Ching

says. Next dip the shrimpin the tempura dippingsauce to soak up somefresh daikon and saltysweetness. The Japanesewere smart in this way,says Ching, matchingfoods together for the mostbenefit: the fresh radishcuts down the richness ofthe oil.

Served with vegetabletempura (eggplant, greenbeams, and sometimes

sweet potato), misosoup, rice andtsukemono, theShrimp Special($9.25 and $10.25Dec. 31 and Jan. 1)is the completebento meal. Thisgourmet groupingstems from theJapanese traditionof daintily arrang-ing dinner leftoversin wooden boxesfor diurnal meals.

Just as traditionalbento offeringschange seasonallybased on availabili-

ty of ingredients, Hifumi’sofferings also changebased on availabilities,customers’ feedback andChing’s observations. “Weask customers what theylike, and we keep that,”Ching says.

Visit Hifumi in ChineseCultural Plaza during theChinese New Year cele-bration for lion dances andfireworks, Jan. 25 and 26and Feb. 1, 2, 8 and 9.

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n explosion of flavors takes overat Kit n Kitchen, an award-winning restaurant on

University Avenue, where the best ofEurasian fare makes its mark onHawaii’s dining scene. Owned andoperated by the husband-and-wife teamof Kit and May Yiu, Kit n Kitchen hasbeen attracting diners for the past 11years with a myriad of eclectic fare,ranging from the most tender of meatsand savory seafoods to decadent pastasand so much more.

Dining Out recently caught up withMay — who also serves as executivechef of the restaurant — over superla-tive fare and conversation. An inde-pendent soul, May shares her passionfor cooking, food and travel. For May,food is the essence of life, and it’s herworldly experiences that have helped tosustain the success of this most sought-after restaurant and will continue to doso for years to come.

DO: Have you always had a passionfor cooking?

Yiu: Yes, I’ve always had a passionfor this. I grew up in Montreal, Canada,and I loved to watch my mom cook.Then, as I got older, I lived on my ownso I had to cook for myself.

DO: When in the kitchen, what isyour favorite style of cuisine to create?

Yiu: Definitely Eurasian. When youcombine European fare with Asian fare,it just complements each other perfect-ly. Chinese cooking has so much flavorto it, but requires the use of a lot of oil,and I don’t necessarily like that. And inEuropean cooking, a lot of things aresimmered, making the food relativelyhealthy. So, I like to combine the two. Ilike healthy food with a lot of taste.

DO: What is your favorite ingredientto work with?

Yiu: Vegetables. That is my primaryingredient that I use when I cook.There’s so much flavor in vegetables.

DO: Please explain some of the best-selling dishes here at the restaurant?

Yiu: There are so many, but I’ll tellyou about some of the most popular.Garlic Pork Chop Chimichurri ($13.95)features bone-in pork chop withchimichurri sauce served over spaghettiwith garlic olive oil, and accompaniedby mixed vegetables. We’re known forour chimichurri sauce and sell it on itsown here at the restaurant as well.

Scallop, Bacon, Spinach Spaghetti($15.95) is another extremely populardish, and presents seared scallop withspinach and crispy bacon over spaghet-ti. It’s a really good combination and

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customers can choose their own sauce,be it olive garlic oil, tomato sauce, rosepink sauce or pesto cream sauce.

Then we have Sizzling SeafoodPaella ($14.95), which consists of a bedof toasty rice seasoned with sun-driedtomatoes, saffron and butter, toppedwith a seafood medley of shrimp, mus-sel and squid.

And for the best value, we recom-mend Four Course Meal ($20.95) — aset meal. For the first course, patrons

can select from Garden Saladwith homemade ginger dress-ing, Milano Tomato Soup,Creamy Corn Soup or CreamyMushroom Soup. The secondcourse follows with SpinachLamb Roll — lamb roasted withherbs, mozzarella and pesto inflaky pastry baked to goldenperfection — Grilled Beef withChimichurri and Garlic BasilShrimp. Then select an entreefrom the entree selection, andfinally end on a sweet note withchocolate cake, ice cream,crème brulee or cheesecake.You can add a wine pairing toyour meal for $10 more.

DO: Have you created anynew dishes for customers to try?

Yiu: Yes, I’ve recently addedMoroccan Lamb Stew to the

menu. It’s very, very spicy. It featureslamb marinated with spices and herbs,such as cumin, paprika, saffron, cinna-mon clove and fennel seeds, braised in arich tomato sauce. The spice in the dishis very intense, so I’ve also added insome cranberries for a hint of sweet-ness. Lately, I’ve been playing with a lotof spices, so it’s nice to see the finishedproduct.

DO: That sounds incredible! Do youlike spicy foods?

Yiu: Yes, I love spicy food! I makemy own habanero sauce.

DO: Kit n Kitchen has always beenknown for its Eurasian-style cuisine, butrecently, there have been additions tothe menu, highlighting other ethnic fare.Tell us about this.

Yiu: I really enjoy tasting all kinds offood from around the world, and I’vebeen loving spices. I love to travel, and Irecently had the opportunity to visit Indiaearlier this year — that trip really inspiredme in the kitchen. I visited a local familyand had many dinners with them. As aresult, I learned new cooking techniquesthat I’m able to incorporate into the cui-sine here at Kit n Kitchen. MoroccanLamb Stew is an example of that.

DO: Kit n Kitchen has always beenable to maintain its outstanding cuisine.As executive chef here, what are yourplans for 2013?

Yiu: I hope to travel more andimprove on my cooking techniques. In2013, I would love to go to Cambodia. Iheard it’s beautiful there, and I want toexplore and try all the cuisine. My tastesare constantly changing and I love to trynew things.


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SPAGHETTI ($15.95)

6 GARLIC PORK CHOP

CHIMICHURRI ($13.95)

Sakura Restaurant hasmoved to Kaimukifrom its original

home of seven years atOlomana Golf Links.

Founded by ShuntaroTsuchiya and his sons Junand Ryojiro, the casualrestaurant features a menuof classic Japanese,American and localfavorites, including a greatselection of steak and fishdishes.

Some of its most popu-lar items are MushroomHamburger Steak ($16),which is topped withgrilled mushrooms and ademi glace sauce andserved with potatoes andvegetables; Grilled AhiBelly ($10.95) served on a

sizzling platter; and fordessert, SpecialHomemade Cheesecakewith chocolate sauce ($6)is a must.

Also on the menu arevarious pasta, soup, salad,

noodle and rice dishes.There also is a full-bar andhappy hour specials from 5to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. toclose, including beer for$2.95, house wine andsake for $3.50 and a $5pupu menu.

At Olomana Golf Links,Sakura Restaurant wasknown as not just a fun19th hole hang-out forgolfers, but also as a great

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Journey to Atlantis By Jaimie Kim

When you enterthrough thedoors at Atlantis

Seafood and Steak, the firstthing you’ll notice is itsmesmerizing decor. Thesecond thing you’ll realizeas soon as you sit down, isthat the menu boasts animpressive selection ofitems that everyone canenjoy.

The ceiling ofthe restaurant is aship’s frame, sur-

rounded by lights that mimica starry evening — you’llforget you’re still in Waikiki.

“We like to think of our-selves as friendly with verywarm service, in a fancy,aquatic-themed restaurant,”says executive general man-

ager Steven Matsuno.Located in the middle

of Waikiki on KalakauaAvenue and surrounded byretail shops, the restauranthas been in business since2006.

“Waikiki is bustling rightnow, and it’s a great timeto rediscover it,” sharesMatsuno.

For a limited timeuntil the end of theyear, Atlantis Fillet,the restaurant’s filletmignon is only $49(usually priced at$59). Cooked to yourliking and served withthe vegetable of theday and a baked pota-to, Matusno says thisdish remains a favoritewith tourists andlocals.

For something alittle more surf than

turf, Seafood Boat ($39)is an appetizer great forsharing.

“It’s hands-down ourmost popular appetizer,”Matsuno reveals.

An offering of a varietyof different raw seafooditems, this dish includescrab claws, mussels, clams,shrimp cocktail and oystersserved on an ice platter.

Dine with someone andyou can enjoy the best therestaurant has to offer fromthe land and sea.

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Seafood Boat($39)

Atlantis Fillet ($49)

Nathalie Walker file photosATLANTISSEAFOOD AND STEAK

WHERE2284 Kalakaua Ave. (the former Waikiki 3Theater)

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Few things in this worldcompare to the simplepleasure of biting into a

freshly baked loaf of breadthat’s still warm from theoven. Or, experiencing anartisan panini that has beencrafted from the same loafand, wow — life couldn’t getbetter!

While most people arecaught up in the hustle andbustle of the daily grind,Fendu Boulangerie chef andowner Niel Koep is slowingdown the pace to masterfully

prepare the best in home-made breads, brick-oven piz-zas, fresh pastries and gour-met sandwiches.

Take the bakery’s FrenchSourdough ($5.25, regular;$3.50 petit), for example. It’snot a bread that gets muchattention here in Hawaii,mostly because its prepara-tion involves a lengthyprocess of cultivating wildyeast and bacterial cultureinto the perfect mixture forbaking.

“It’s the oldest form ofbreadmaking,” explains

Koep. “We are spoiled bygoing to the store and buyingyeast. Well prior to that, peo-ple still made bread, but thesourdough process is whatthey used.”

To craft his European-styleloaf, Koep nurtures his yeast-culture mix by “feeding” itflour and water throughoutthe day. “It’s like having apet,” he says with a laugh.“Some people have a cat anda dog; I have a sourdough.”

The process is certainlyworth it for the wonderfully

crisp crust that results, aswell as a soft, chewy interiorthat boasts a mild sourdoughflavor. The bread is bestwhen accented with butter orolive oil, or toasted up in themorning.

The eatery also is knownfor its mouth-watering sand-wich menu, which includesan impressive selection ofbreakfast paninis (availablefrom 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.).Koep suggests indulging inBacon, Egg and CheesePanini ($7.25), which startswith house-made FrenchBread, of course. A gloriouscombination of fresh bacon,eggs seasoned with Hawaiiansalt and black pepper,caramelized sweet onionsand fresh farmed tomatoesmelt into a gooey blend ofmunster, ParmigianoReggiano and Vermont whiteCheddar cheeses. After 15minutes on the press, thissandwich is unbelievablyright.

Save room to enjoy some-

thing sweet at Fendu as well,such as Valrhona BittersweetChocolate Mousse Cake($48, 10-inch round; $36, 7-inch round; $4.50 per slice).It’s delicately layered with acrunchy, tempered-chocolatebase, chocolate chiffon cake,chocolate mouse and almondcake. Shiney chocolate glazetops off this semi-sweetbeauty.

Just as the bakers at FenduBoulangerie artfully prepareeach edible gem, you shouldtake the time to masterfullydevour each bite.


FENDUBOULANGERIE

WHEREManoa Marketplace2752 Woodlawn Drive#5119

CALL988.4310

HOURSMonday-Saturday,7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.Sunday,7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

1 French Sourdough ($3.50petit, $5.25 regular)

2 Valrohna Bittersweet ChocolateMousse Cake ($48, 10-inchround; $36, 7-inch round; $4.50per slice)

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Who or what inspires you as achef/manager/owner? When I seethat my customers are happy withtheir food it always gives me asense of accomplishment. Nothingmakes me happier than seeing loyalcustomers come back and visit usregularly, because that means theyenjoy what we are offering. Whenthey write good reviews online thatalso is very fulfilling because itspreads the word to others that theyenjoyed their experience here andwould recommend it to others.

If you could serve food to acelebrity, who would it be andwhy? What dish would youserve? I would love to serve HyunBin, a famous Korean actor who isvery popular and actually wellknown with locals here who like towatch K-dramas. I heard he is actu-ally in Hawaii now! I would servehim our Eujungbu Budae Stew, astew with all kinds of things in it —Spam, sausage, bacon, ramen, etc. Iwould also like to serve Daniel DaeKim from Hawaii Five-0. He’s a

very famous Korean-Americanactor, and I would love for him totry our authentic dishes. I wouldserve him our kalbi and naengmyun (cold noodle) set.

What is your favorite dish on themenu? Why? My favorite dish onthe menu is Kimchi Jeongol-Porkor Kimchi Pot Stew. It’s a spicystew with all kinds of things in itsuch as kimchi, pork, tofu, onion,chili pepper, etc. We bring it out ona burner and it cooks on the table infront of you!

Is there a dish that you createthat’s not on your menu, butavailable upon request? A coupleof specials we have right now thatare not on our usual menu areStewed Smothered Monkfish andSpicy Chopped Chicken Stew. Ifyou ask for these we will be happyto serve it to you.

Name Jeon Lim

Title Owner of

Cho ajib

Training/education

15 years in the

restaurant industry


Always wonder what goes on behind the scenes at your favoriterestaurant? Well, much credit goes to the many chefs, owners andmanagers who work diligently day in and day out to make sure

Hawaii’s diners have a top-notch dining experience.This week, Dining Out gets the inside scoops from Chogajib Korean

Restaurant owner Jeong Lim, who gives us a little taste of Chogajib andshares just what fuels his culinary drive.

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and more!

Good Golly, Miss Molly… Little Richard isback in the Islands,

thanks to impersonator, tributeartist and entertainer GarryMoore. A local boy raised inHaleiwa, Moore currentlyresides in Mililani and takesthe stage in Legends inConcert Waikiki tonight andtomorrow night performing asthe outrageous “Architect ofRock ’n Roll.”

In the meantime, however,Moore fueled up for hisupcoming shows by partakingin a meal at Panya Bakery,Bistro & Bar, as he takes thespotlight in this week’s DiningWith the Stars.

Moore and I escaped thehustle and bustle of the post-holiday rush and paid a visit toPanya’s Ala Moana Centerlocation, where we were greet-ed with a host of the restau-rant’s signature dishes, includ-ing six-piece Gyoza, Laksa,

Steak Salad and Steamed SeaBass. Best known for its eclec-tic Euro-Asian fare, Panyamade a great first impressionon Moore, who was beyondexcited about this new diningexperience.

“The food here is veryunique. My favorites have tobe the Sea Bass and Laksa,”says Moore. “The Laksa isawesome, I’ve never had any-thing like this. The first bitewas absolutely delicious andthe spice is so good, it justcreeps up on you. I’ll definite-ly be back for more.”

A house specialty, Laksa is aMalaysian-Singapore-inspirednoodle dish. Its soup base is ablend of coconut milk, chili oiland chicken broth, and amound of noodles and a med-ley of seafood complete thedish.

“The gyoza also pairs wellwith the noodles. I’ve hadgyoza many times before, but

this one stands out,” he adds ofthe plump dumplings filled withshrimp, pork and vegetables.

Moore also had nothing butgood things to say aboutPanya’s Steamed Sea Bass.Presented on a bed of tofu andserved with a bowl of rice, thesea bass is soaked in a flavor-intense shoyu sauce and gar-nished with chives.

“The fish is really good. Youwouldn’t think to pair it with

tofu, but it works very well,”Moore exclaims.

And for a healthy alternativeto any meal, Moore highly

recommends the eatery’sSteak Salad, which featuresmorsels of ribeye steak atopfresh greens splashed with aginger lime dressing.

After an A-list meal likethis, Moore is more than readyto rock on! And you can besure that when this celebritytakes center stage jaws willdrop and Little Richard fanswill be in awe. Moore beganhis tribute to Little Richard in1990 when he performed onthe Jerry Lewis MuscularDystrophy Telethon. This wasthen followed by performanc-es throughout the Islands,which led to future interna-tional gigs.

“I’ve been impersonatingLittle Richard for more than20 years and it’s always fun tobe a part of Legends inConcert in Waikiki.

“I had to study LittleRichard’s character, and ittook me about three years toperfect it,” Moore explains.“It’s very important to capturehis (Little Richard) sound.You have to hear it. It’s thesound and the music that willcapture audiences and giveyou chicken skin. I’ve evenhad the honor of performing

with Little Richard himself.”Legends in Concert Waikiki

is a family-friendly, live musi-cal celebration and concert.The show runs Tuesdaysthrough Sundays at 8:15 p.m.at Royal Hawaiian Theater,and transports guests to magi-cal times when classic super-stars ruled the airwaves.Ticket prices start at $40.50(kamaaina rate).

“I auditioned for Legends in1991 in Atlantic City, andwhen they opened the show in1993 in Hawaii, they hired meand I came back home.”

Nowadays, Moore contin-ues to share his talents andpassion for Little Richard withpeople across the globe. Infact, after his performances inLegends in Concert Waikiki,Moore will be heading toFinland and Sweden, where hewill perform on a cruise ship.

“Surprisingly, I’ve had noformal musical training. I’mjust a professional showersinger,” Moore says with alaugh.

For more information onLegends in Concert Waikiki,visit legendswaikiki.com orcall 629-SHOW (7469).

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946.6388

Monday-Saturday, 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m.Sunday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

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No matter what the occasion, heading to Waikikito celebrate can make it all the more special.Sure, it’s a busy place with lots going on, but

that’s the fun part — the hard part is choosing justthe right venue.

Buffets are popular in part because of the varietyof dishes offered, which makes it easier to pleaseyour whole party. But do you really want the sameold buffet line fare?

Definitely not the same old thing, the concept atKai Market, located on the ground floor of SheratonWaikiki overlooking Waikiki Beach, is to harken

back to Hawaii’s plantation days and the food thatresulted from the blending of ethnicities, offering afarm-to-table dining experience that changes nightly.And if you choose not to eat meat or fish, unlikemany buffets, you’ll not have to settle for the typicalvegetable-based dishes that seem to be almost anafterthought. Why not eat fresh and local?

At Kai Market, island-fresh vegetables and meat-

free dishes also take the spotlight. Executive chefDarren Demaya, who is thrilled to utilize quality,local products in his cuisine and is locally grownhimself, recommends a couple of his favorites fromthe nightly offerings (dinner prices are $55 for adults($58 Friday and Saturday; $35/$38 for seniors age62 and up), $25 for children age 13-16, free for chil-dren under age 12 with a paying adult, one child peradult).

Yuzu Glazed Kahuku Japanese Long Eggplant istender and flavorful. Fresh from the farm, the egg-plant is glazed with miso, brown sugar, sake, mirin

and yuzu juice, then roasted to perfec-tion.

Another must-try is Chilled RiceNoodle Salad with Sumida Farmwatercress and shoyu-mustard vinai-grette. The cool combination of fried

diced tofu, watercress tops, julienned carrots, shavedred onion, slivered almonds and sliced won bok cab-bage is topped with the savory vinaigrette and gar-nished with Chinese parsley and green onions.

And that’s just a sample of what’s in store, so don’tsettle for anything less when you can enjoy a fresh,plantation-style feast at contemporary Kai Market.

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JAPANESE RESTAURANT

King’s Village Shopping Center2400 Koa Ave., Honolulu

923.7368

Open daily,6 to 11 a.m. (breakfast)11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (lunch)

5 p.m. to midnight (dinner).

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hile restaurants tendto come and goseemingly as often as

the winds change direction,Odoriko JapaneseRestaurant has proven thatserving a quality menu withchoices for all sorts of cus-tomers coupled with excep-tional service are keys towithstanding the tests oftime.

Odoriko is celebrating its40th anniversary after open-ing its initial location atIlikai Hotel in 1972. The

original eatery was calledMaiko, which led to its sisterrestaurant — Odoriko —opening in 1978, and whilethe original location closedin the mid-1990s, the latterstill remains in its King’sVillage locale in the heart ofWaikiki, away from the hus-tle and bustle.

“We’ve withstood the bighighs of the Japanese eco-nomic bubble, the low timesof that bubble bursting, andalso the American econom-ic bubble bursting, butwe’ve tried our best to standour ground,” says HiroTakei, general manager ofOdoriko, whose restaura-teur father opened theeatery four decades ago.“We’ve predominantly had

Japanese nationals comeand visit our restaurant, butin the past five years or so,the growing attraction ofJapanese cuisine and thefact that more people aretraveling have brought uscustomers from around theworld, as well as more ofour local friends.”

Takei explains that he andthe talented chefs at Odorikostrive to integrate locallygrown and produced prod-ucts and produce wheneverpossible. That effort can be

seen in one of the eatery’smany fresh seafood dishes,including Big IslandAbalone Sashimi ($15 forsmall order, $25 for largeorder), which is available asa special menu item.

Odoriko also offers akamaaina lunch specialmenu designed for thoselocal customers looking fora hearty, inexpensive mealthat can be enjoyed quickly.Some of the special itemsserved from 11 a.m. to 5p.m. include Odoriko Don($7.50), a rice bowl dish fea-turing maguro, salmon andika, as well as NakaochiDon ($7.50), which includestuna atop the rice bowl pre-pared either mild or spicy.

“We introduced a

kamaaina lunch menu sothat our industry friends andother workers, such as thoseat the nearby hotels, couldcome here to enjoy lunch,”says Takei. “They’re on therun, so they need to eat andgo quickly. So, we cater tothem with a menu that’saffordable and quick, andI’m happy about that.”

For dinner, customers canorder a la carte items, as wellas selecting from a host of

Wateishoku (JapaneseDinner Set) selections.Additionally, diners canindulge in the interactivecooking experience of shabushabu, or hot pot cooking,where food is delivered on aplatter and cooked in adesired broth, includingTonkotsu (pork bone broth),Shoyu (Japanese-style sea-weed broth) or SpicySesame.

Chanko-nabe ($16.50 for

one person at lunch, $76 fortwo people at dinner and $38for each additional diner)features a large platter ofOdoriko’s finest meats,seafood and vegetablesincluding crab legs, shrimp,salmon, squid legs, clams,thinly sliced beef, shiitakemushrooms, green onion,bak choy, tofu and shiratake(long rice noodles).

Odoriko also offers a vastselection of sushi and sashi-mi choices, and also featuressmaller dinner sets, such asthe Trio Sampler Set($32.50). The dinner setshowcases the diverse tastesand preparation styles, andincludes butterfish, garlicshrimp, kalbi, salad,edamame, rice and misosoup.

“We offer a dining expe-rience that’s laid back,where loud bursts of laugh-ter and excitement are wel-comed, not frowned upon— this is a place where youlet loose,” Takei explains.“You kick back, have adrink — typically alco-holic, if you’re of age —and you eat pupu-style. Forexample, each individualorders two or three pupu-style dishes like garlicshrimp, butterfish or friedchicken, and another per-son would get grilled squidskewers and whatnot, andthen they share. But,because we have a lot offamilies visiting us, ourmenu is more comprehen-sive, and includes a fullsushi menu, hot pot selec-tions and Japanese- and tra-ditional-style meal sets.”


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STORY BY: KYLE GALDEIRAPHOTOS BY: LEAH FRIEL

1 Odoriko general manager Hiro Takei with restaurant favorites

2 Big Island Abalone Sashimi ($15 small order, $25 large order)

3 Chanko-nabe ($16.50 for one person at lunch, $76 for twopeople at dinner and $38 for each additional diner)

4 Nakaochi Don ($7.50)5 Odoriko Don ($7.50)

6 Trio Sampler Set ($32.50)

Romano’s Macaroni Grill hasbeen wowing customers withits classic Italian dishes since

opening in 2005 in Hookipa Terrace atAla Moana Center. And it’s not justlocals the restaurant has been impress-ing. If anything can speak to the quali-ty of Macaroni Grill’s cuisine, it is thefact that Italians visiting the Islandshave been known to frequent therestaurant.

“I had a family come in visit-ing from Italy for a week, andthey came in four days out ofthat week to eat here,” recallslongtime staff member SheldonObra.

The restaurant’s cuisine, afterall, is inspired by various regionsin Italy. The menu features awide range of appetizers, pizzasand flatbreads, pastas, and meatand fish entrees — all served ingenerous portions that are per-

fect for sharing.As general manager Kunani Blake

puts it, the restaurant constantly tries tostay on the cutting edge, often intro-ducing new dishes.

“We like to try new and excitingthings for our guests,” he says.

If you haven’t been to visitMacaroni Grill lately, you might be in

When Romano’s Macaroni Grill firstopened in Ala Moana Center sev-eral years ago, there was a great

deal of buzz surround-ing it.

“It wasn't uncom-mon for us to have athree-and-a-half hourwait at that time,”recalls Sheldon Obra,a staff member whohas been at therestaurant since itopened. “It wasinsane.”

That might sound alittle extreme, but thebuzz certainly wasunderstandable givenMacaroni Grill’s suc-cessful track record.The first Macaroni Grillrestaurant opened inTexas, and has sinceexpanded to includeabout 240 locationsworldwide, includingGermany, Puerto Rico,Dubai and Okinawa.Not to mention thefact that excellence certainly seems to run in its genes, as its sis-ter restaurant is the ever-popular Ruth’s Chris Steak House.

While customers luckily won’t encounter such long waits thesedays, excitement about the restaurant certainly hasn’t waned.

“I definitely like to think that our staff — and our food — bringour guests back again and again,” general manager Kunani Blakesays.

Blake also attributes the restaurant’s success to its ability tocontinually evolve and improve.

“Macaroni Grill tries to keep moving and not be a stagnantcompany as far as redoing the menu and making other changes,”he says.

Just a year ago, in fact, the restaurant went through an over-haul — changing everything from its uniforms and plate wear tothe menu, adding a number of fresh, light dishes.

“Corporate Macaroni Grill has a team of chefs that is constant-ly creating new dishes,” Obra adds, explaining that these chefshave travelled to Italy to search for inspiration and new flavors.

But much of Macaroni Grill’s charm can be found closer tohome in its welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff.

“I think the restaurant has a nice, cozy, warm feeling,” Blakesays. And while that warm feeling certainly is immediately appar-ent in the restaurant's décor, it also extends to the welcomingattitude of the staff.

“We pride ourselves on great food and great service,” Blakesays. “Those go hand in hand.”

Romano’s Macaroni GrillAla Moana Center, Hookipa Terrace1450 Ala Moana Blvd.

356.8300

Sunday-Thursday,11 a.m.-10 p.m.Fridays and Saturdays,11 a.m.-11 p.m.


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General manager Kunani Blake with MacaroniGrill classics.

Tasty,Traditional Italian Treats

Mama’s Trio ($21)

Pasta di Mare ($22)


for a surprise. The restaurantunveiled a set of new dishes lastyear, including Pasta di Mare($22), a flavorful blend of scal-lops, mussels and shrimp fla-vored with white wine,pomodoro and garlic — allserved over delectable freshpasta.

Dishes made with fresh pastahave been one recent addition.

“The difference with freshpasta is that it is a little more aldente,” Blake explains, “and itholds flavor well.”

One customer favorite hasbeen Steak and Frites ($27), fla-vored with arugula pesto andParmesan fries.

Macaroni Grill also offers awide selection of salads, includ-

ing Market Chop Salad ($15),which features roasted turkey,pepperoni, provolone, artichoke,balsamic vinaigrette and pump-kin seeds.

If you find all of theseoptions a little overwhelming,then Mama's Trio ($21) pro-vides a perfect solution. Thedish features three differentitems — chicken Parmesan,lasagna Bolognese and chickencannelloni.

“It's a hearty dish,” Blakesays.

Macaroni Grill also is knownto frequently offer a number ofgreat deals. Ongoing promo-

tions include Vino Thursday,where customers receive 25 per-cent off any bottle of wine allday. Happy hour runs every dayfrom 3 to 6 p.m. and includesfood deals such as pizzas for $7and house wine and draft beersfor $4. On Monday-Thursday,stop in from 4 to 6 p.m. for anunparalleled deal: The PrimoMenu offers a three-course mealfor just $25.

For diners who would like toenjoy their Italian treats at homeor for parties, pick-up for fami-ly-style dishes that serve eight to10 people is available.

Contact Christina O’Connor at [email protected]

By Alana Folen

Asahi Grill on WardAvenue aspires to beyour top choice

when it comes to local,island-style fare. Pay a visitto the eatery on any givenday and you’ll notice thatthe restaurant is alwayspacked with kamaaina andvisitors alike who comehungry — and for good rea-son. Asahi Grill’s OxtailSoup has received ravereviews from diners, andTeriyaki Pork Chops ($9.75)top the list as well.

“Our Teriyaki Pork Chopsare delicious and marinatedin a special teriyaki sauceand topped with greenonions, and served with twoscoops of rice and yourchoice of mac or tossedsalad,” says restaurant man-ager Victoria Sayno.

“But our Oxtail Soup has

been our best-seller since thedays of Kapiolani CoffeeShop, and then we brought itto Asahi Grill.”

Priced at $11.95 for asmall bowl, $13.95 for a reg-ular bowl and $22.95 for anextra-large bowl, AsahiGrill’s Oxtail Soup is madefrom an original Chineserecipe. According to Sayno,the soup is made fresh daily.

“We boil our oxtail fortwo to three hours in a clearbroth with Chinese herbs —the meat just falls off thebone. The soup is garnishedwith Chinese parsley and

green onion,” she says,adding that a side of rice(white/brown or fried rice)and grated ginger completethe meal.

For the ultimate oxtailexperience, add a splash ofshoyu to the ginger orSriracha sauce to the soup toreally warm you up duringthe winter months.

“I say we sell about 80orders of Oxtail Soup on adaily basis,” Sayno notes.

Asahi Grill is your one-stop shop when comfortfood served with a smile isjust what you need.


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ASAHI GRILL

WHERE515 Ward Ave., Honolulu

CALL593.2800

HOURSSunday-Thursday, 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m.Friday-Saturday, 6:30 a.m.-11 p.m

OxtailSoup ($11.95small, $13.95

regular, $22.95extra-large)

TeriyakiPork Chops

($9.75)

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Market Chop Salad ($15)

Steak and Frites ($27)


Genki Sushi is a bitunique in the local sushimarket. The popular

Japanese eatery has nearly asmany pupus as main courses onits varied menu. Among the 31appetizer-friendly items on themenu are edamame, miso soup,shumai, salmon bone, potatofries, spicy tuna bowl, garlicchicken, soft shell crab, veg-etable croquette and spicy andstuffed mushrooms.

Garlic Chicken ($3.80) ismade from juicy pieces of thighmeat that are battered in cornstarch, fried and tossed with aKorean garlic sauce. Whatarrives on the conveyor belt ofdishes is a tender, crisp, moist

portion of chicken that also isslightly sweet.

On the other end of the spec-trum is Spicy Mushrooms($4.80). Button mushrooms aretempura-fried, topped withspicy ahi and drizzled with anunagi sauce. The kick from thetuna is a nice complement to thetender mushrooms, which act asa sponge for the flavors that sur-round the mild fungi.

Vegetable Croquette ($1.50)is a simply-prepared mash ofpotato and peas that is batteredin panko and fried until it isgolden brown. It’s light, crispyand vegan approved.

Finally, Soft Shell Crab($4.80) is tasty, crunchy good-

ness. The crab is tempura-friedand topped with a special sauceof mayo, tobiko and otherthings not for public discussion.Such secrecy is not a bad thing,as the topping provides a pleas-ant creamy element to thecrunchy critter.

Always delivering appetizer greatness

1 Soft Shell Crab ($4.80)2 Spicy Mushrooms ($4.80)3 Vegetable Croquette ($1.50)4 Garlic Chicken ($3.80)5 Lead supervisor Elvin Manglicmot


GENKI SUSHI

WHEREWard Center1200 Ala Moana Blvd. (and various locations)

CALL591.5600

HOURSMonday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

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After more than 14 years in busi-ness, Chai’s Island Bistro in AlohaTower Marketplace will officially closeits doors tomorrow (make your reser-vations now).

Owned and operated by celebrity

chef Chai Chaowasaree, Chai’s IslandBistro is renowned for its award-win-ning Pacific Rim cuisine, which isalways prepared with aloha andserved with exquisite presentation.

And although loyal patrons are sad-dened by the news of the restaurant’sclosing, Chaowasaree is ready to take

advantage of 2013 with new opportuni-ties. He will open a new restaurant on theground floor of Honolulu Pacifica Building(1009 Kapiolani Blvd.) early next year.According to Chaowasaree, the restau-rant will focus on healthier cuisine.

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With so many deli-cious sweets fromcountries across

the world, it’s comforting toknow that Five StarInternational Buffet has adessert menu that showcasesHawaii’s fabulous flavors.

Each bite-sized dessert

makes for a perfect additionto the restaurant’s buffet(lunch $19 adults, $12 keiki5 to 12 years old; dinner $48adults, $24 keiki 5 to 12years old). But it doesn’tmatter how old or youngyou are, there’s a dessert foreveryone in the buffet line at

Five Star InternationalBuffet.

Chocolate Peanut ButterRoll, topped with fruits suchas green grapes and blueber-ries, is sure to be a favoriteamong the keiki, as it wasinspired by pastry chef RyanLai’s hanabata days growingup eating peanut butter andjelly sandwiches.

If you’re looking for a fla-vor that screams “Hawaii,”then Pineapple Cheesecakeis perfect for you.

“Instead of a standardvanilla, we wanted to offersomething that representsHawaii,” Lai explains of thePineapple Cheesecake thatsits on a drizzle of kiwisyrup. “It’s a nice refreshingpineapple taste withoutbeing too heavy or sweet.”

Small pieces of pineapplesit atop one half of thecheesecake bite, while araspberry sits on the other.Each ingredient not onlyadds beautiful colors to thepastry, but also a memorabletaste that will have yougoing back in line for justone more.

If Asian delicacies areyour cup of tea, Five StarInternational Buffet has aWhite Chocolate Matchawith Azuki Beans. “Wewanted a Japanese-flavored

dessert,” Lai says. “Thatway, if we have touristscome in, or locals, they’llsee a classic pairing withgreen tea and azuki. And thewhite chocolate makes it alittle sweeter.”

The White ChocolateMatcha’s finely milledJapanese green tea pairswell with the rice crackertexture beneath, and togeth-er the flavors create a sym-phonious harmony.

If you’d like a preview ofthese three dessert buffetitems, then make sure youcheck out Five StarInternational Buffet’s fullselection.

And while the extravagantbuffet may entice you to fillyour stomach, save room fordessert!


Chocolate Peanut Butter Roll (part of the buffet)

Pineapple Cheesecake (part of the buffet)

White Chocolate Matcha (part of the buffet)Nathalie Walker photos

FIVE STARINTERNATIONALBUFFET

WHERERoyal Hawaiian Center Bldg C, third level2201 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu

CALL380.9300

HOURSOpen daily, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.(Lunch), 2-5 p.m. (HappyHour), 5-10 p.m. (Dinner)

Five-star delightsto complete a meal

“Restaurant Epic opened in 2007, andit’s all about unique food at affordableprices. We take your common comfortfoods and put our own twist on it,” hesays.

The eatery appeals to all crowds with avariety of tastes. However, the majority ofpatrons can’t get enough of RestaurantEpic’s Mac and Cheese, Miso MarinatedWild Salmon and its slew of burgerdelights, be it your classic burger, spicyteriyaki burger or a one-of-a-kind grilledapple bacon and bleu cheese burger.

I love all of the above, yet with the newyear just a couple days away, I must startfresh and opt for Seared Ahi withTogarashi.

Priced at $14, this lunch-only entreecaptured my appetite at first sight. Threeounces of seared fresh, local ahi seasonedwith togarashi is served with fingerlingpotatoes, grilled asparagus, cherry toma-toes and egg with mixed greens brought to

life with a zesty lemon vinaigrette.“Seared Ahi with Togarashi is a popular

item here,” Chan says. “We’re alwaysbusy for lunch and see a lot of the down-town business crowd. Happy hour from4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Fridayalso is crowded.”

So, if you choose to eat clean orsplurge a little, Restaurant Epic is theplace to be. Care for a drink or two withyour meal? Restaurant Epic’s full bar is atyour service.

Restaurant Epic1131 Nuuanu Ave.

587.7877

Eggs ‘n ThingsThere's no stopping Eggs ‘n Things

when it comes to whipping up a breakfastof champions. Now, with three locationsislandwide, it’s easier than ever to getyour fix of Eggs ‘n Things favorites. I’vebeen a fan of this renowned restaurant for

years, but this wasmy first time to itsnewest location onPiikoi Street. Theline was out thedoor, and onceinside the placewas full of hun-gry diners enjoy-ing bite after biteof decadentomelets, pancakes, crepes and more. Theenergy throughout the restaurant wasintoxicating, not to mention my breakfast:Furikake Ahi with salsa, scrambled eggwhites and brown rice ($14.95).

“Our ahi steak comes in three styles:Simple Sauteed Ahi, Cajun Ahi orFurikake Ahi,” says Eggs ‘n Things gen-eral manager Michael Skedeleski, notingthat you also can select your choice ofstarch, be it pancakes, rice or potatoes,and eggs cooked to your liking.

“We really cater this dish to the cus-

tomer,” he adds.“For instance, youcan have Cajun AhiSteak with sunnyside up eggs and pan-cakes ($14.95), if youwish.”

What’s even betteris that you can addwhipped cream andfruits to your pan-

cakes for a more elaborate meal for anadditional cost. Can we say delicious?

“We get fresh fish every day providedby local vendors,” Skedeleski notes. “Oureggs are fresh and local, too.”

It's a beautiful day at Eggs ‘n Thingswhere the cuisine is always made withlove and the staff always greets you witha smile.

Eggs ‘n Things451 Piikoi St.

538.3447

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1 Eggs ‘n Things’ Furikake Ahi ($14.95) 2 Eggs ‘n Things’ Cajun Ahi ($14.95) 3 Restaurant Epic’s Seared Ahi withTogarashi ($14) 4 Restaurant Epic co-owner and chef Brian Chan


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@tablesideMakino Chaya

Bring your appetite to Makino Chaya inAiea and be ready to dig in to its all-you-can-eat lunch and dinner buffets. With

more than 100 items to choose from, it’s nowonder this Japanese seafood buffet is afavorite local hang out. Customers can’t seemto get enough of the mounds of crab, lobster,fish and more. Makino Chaya is located atWestridge Shopping Center (98-150 KaonohiSt.). For more information, call 486.5100.

Right: Bradon Kishimoto with MaguroKabuto Yaki (roasted ahi heads)

from the buffet Inset: Tofu from the salad bar

1 | Sumie, Joy, Stacey, Brian,

Sumie Yamada and Natsuko Sato

2 | Samantha, Julia and

Emily Preis and Rod Martin

3 | Nicolette Saavedra and Taylor Ayau

4 | Tehani Ayau, Savanah Omoso,

Kaleb Vutnoski and Kenny Ringor

5 | Branard and Rene Manding

and Douglas Fulp

6 | Christian and Romeo Gimenez

7 | Angela Neri, Spencer Smith, Jennifer

Yamanuha and Holly Honbo

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OPEN DAILY:10am — midnight

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ut

Availa

ble

Reservations Today!Make

Your Seafood with Fish Maw Soup ♦ Peking Duck (Whole)

Live Lobster with Ginger & Onion ♦ Shrimp Walnuts with MayonnaiseTenderloin Steak with String Beans ♦ Crispy Garlic Chicken

Chinese Broccoli w/ Dried Fish ♦ Young Chow Style Fried Rice ♦ Dessert$99, $239, $288 MENUS ALSO AVAILABLE

Special NEW YEAR Menu $188

HOLIDAY LUNCH SPECIAL

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

20% OFFAny Take-OutKitchen Order10% OFF

ALL TAKE-OUT SUSHI

20% OFFAny Take-OutKitchen Order10% OFF

ALL TAKE-OUT SUSHI

Daily Lunch Buffet - $1299 11:30am-2:30pmOpen Daily 11:30am - 10pm

1138 Smith St. (corner of Smith/Pauahi)www.adegahi.com

$15 per person

for a sampling of authentic Portuguese dishes from our chefRegular menu, beer & cocktails also available

Reservations RecommendedSorry, we cannot accept Hot Deals or any other discounts/coupons at this event.

Saturday, January 5, 2013

5-7pm

905 Keeaumoku StreetOPEN Daily 5pm - 2am

FREE With any food purchase. Dine-in only. Cannot be

combined with other offers. Limit 1 coupon per party.

Expires 1/3/13.

(808) 951-1004

Kim Chee Fried Rice or Kim Chee Pancake

WHERE TO DINE

Symbol KeyBreakfast

Lunch

Dinner

After Midnight

Alcohol Served

Online

Catering

Atlantis Seafood & Steak2284 Kalakaua Avenue922-6868

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

Napoleon’s BakeryLocated inside of Zippy’s

AMERICAN

BAKERYFendu Boulangerie2752 Woodlawn Dr.Manoa Marketplace 988-4310

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

Eggs n’ Things Ala Moana451 Piikoi St538-EGGS (3447)

Eggs n’ Things Saratoga343 Saratoga Road923-EGGS (3447)

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

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


98-150 Kaonohi St. • Tel: 486-5100

Not combinable with other discounts. 55 or older w/ coupon & ID. No onlineor photo-copied coupons. One coupon per person. Discounts off regularadult price. Excluding Holidays. Expires 1/4/13.

SENIOR SPECIAL! 55+

One coupon per person. Must have valid ID. Not combinable with other discounts. Discounts off regular adult price. No online or photo-copied coupons.Must purchase beverage. Not valid on Holidays. Expires 1/4/13.

KAMA‘AINA SPECIAL!

30% OFFLUNCH & DINNER

98-150 Kaonohi St. • Tel: 486-5100

ONLY ONE TYPE OF COUPON PER PARTY ONLY ONE TYPE OF COUPON PER PARTY

*MENU AND PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE *DINNER MENU ONLY

20% OFFLUNCH & DINNER

Please call 923-4056or visit our restaurants both located in

Outrigger Reef On the Beach • 2169 Kalia Road

Ring in the New Year with Us!Beach Front Dining &

Great View of theFireworks.

No Cover!Party All Night Long!

www.oceanhousewaikiki.com www.shorebirdwaikiki.com

3008 Waialae Ave. 259-7100

5-6p & 9pm-midnightHAPPY HOUR

RESTAURANT & PUPU BAR

DINNER Tues-Sun 5p-Midnight • Closed MondayLUNCH Tues-Sun 11am-2pm

LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NITEWAFU

RIB EYE STEAK FRENCH TOAST

111 N. King St. near Maunakea

Chinese Chicken SaladHam & Scallop Soup • Peking Duck

Walnut Shrimp • Crispy Skin ChickenGinger & Onion Steamed Sea Bass

Boneless Chicken Cake Noodle • Rice Shredded Duck In Taro Basket

Chef’s Dessert of Day

RSVPToday!

Dim SumServed 7am Daily

$198Take-out Orders

Welcomed

Open New Year’s DayJanuary 1st

Call In Your Orders Today!

Pearlridge (Phase II) . . . . . .483-6805Moiliili . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .951-5696 (KOZO)Kahala Mall . . . . . . . . .738-5696 (KOZO)Pearl City by Wal-Mart . . .455-6805

WWW.KOZOSUSHIHAWAII.NET

Coupon Required.Exp: 1/3/13.

Open Daily 8am - 6:30pm1637 Kapiolani Blvd.

(Across from Pan Am Bldg.)www.tropical-tribe.com

366-8226

Our Brothsare made from

scratchwith no MSG!Mon: 5-10pm | Tues-Fri: 11am-2:30pm/5-10pm

Sat: 11am-10pm | Sun: 11am-9pm

2080 S. King Street(past McCully St.)

(808) 947-5919

We will be closed Dec. 28 - Jan 2.Please visit us again on Jan 3, 2013 during our dinner hours.

15%OFF

735.1122 1137 11th avewith this ad

✃

Dine In, Take Out or Catering for the Month of December.

Private Party Menu Available for All Groups

Belly Dancing (1st & 3rd Sunday)

Kissaten88 Piikoi St.593-1200

WHERE TO DINE

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

Anytime CafeMarket City Shopping Center2919 Kapiolani Blvd735-3888

Canton Seafood Restaurant923 Keeaumoku St.955-3388

Five Star International BuffetRoyal Hawaiian Center, Bldg C, Level 3.380-9300

Hee Hing Restaurant 449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant111 N. King St.521-8268

Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine 590 Farrington Hwy.692-9880

CATERERS

Makino Chaya98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

CHINESE

Camellia Buffet930 McCully St.951-0511 • 951-0611

BUFFET

Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant Ala Moana Center •1450 Ala Moana Blvd. 4th Floor - Ho’okipa Terrace947-8818

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Ave.738-8666

Yakiniku Camellia BuffetStadium Mall4510 Salt Lake Blvd.486-3311

CAFE


ODORIKOJapanese restaurant

visit us at odorikohawaii.com

Lunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11am–5pmDinner. . . . . . 5pm–12am (Midnight)

808-923-7368King’s VillageShopping Center2400 Koa Ave.

QUEEN SET($14.95)

(picture shown)

KING SET($16.95)

Only 7.50

Happy Hourfrom 4pm-6pm and 10pm-12am

50% off any sizeDraft Beer!

10% off your food only(not combinable with other offers/specials/discounts/kama‘aina rates)

“Committed devotion to serving authentic Japanese taste & hospitality”Celebrating 40 years!

Kama‘aina Lunch& Take Out Menu

Early Bird SPECIAL

All offers expire 1/31/13.

Bring or mention this Ad to receive

Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square by Times Supermarket

524-1628

Excludes Set Menus; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, CharSiu & other specials. 5%, 10% and lobster specialnot to be combined with any other offer/discounts/specials. Expires 1/31/13. 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 11 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 1/31/13. Must present coupon.

Lobster $1299with purchase of Full Price EntreeValid 5-10:30pm

Lobster$1299

with purchase of Full Price EntreeValid 5-10:30pm

WAIMALU98-020 Kam Hwy.488-8824

WAIPAHU94-256 Waipahu Depot St.

676-2088

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

689-0999www.shirossaimin.com

Dear Hearts,

Here’s wishing you alla happy, heartfelt andfruitful New Year filledwith camaraderie,love and caring for all.

Sincerely,

Shiro“Manuela Boy” Matsuo

www.3660.com

Join Chef Russell Siu’s

3660 Waialae Ave. • 737-1177

This cooking demonstration includes wine pairings

$67 INCLUSIVE OF TAX &GRATUITY, PREPAID

Limited reservations

Cooking Class

Crispy Shrimpwith Garlic & Scallions

�Fire Roasted Duck Breast

Braised Daikon�

Soy Sake ButterfishSoy Ginger Dashi Nage

�Key Lime Tart

Wed., Jan. 166:00pm

O N T H E R I S E

Buy One EntréeGet the Second

50% OFF**Some exclusions may apply. Exp.1/31/13

Okinawan • JapaneseSteak • SeafoodLocal Favorites

Under New Management

Ala Moana Center

Tel: 947-8818

NEW YEAR SPECIAL$438 for table of 10• Steamed Scallop in half shell • Imitation Shark’s Fin Soup • Lobster w/ Garlic & Butter

Sauce• Sautéed Shrimp & Scallop

with Honey Glazed Walnuts• Steamed Whole Fish with

Scallion & Soy Sauce• Smoked Chrysanthemum

Chicken• Braised Shiitake Mushrooms

w/ Vegetable• New Year Good Luck “Jai”• Sticky Rice w/Preserved Meats

in a Lotus Wrap• Mochi Balls in Sweet

Ginger Broth

$318 for table of 10• Cold Cut Appetizer Platter• Crab Meat & Fish

maw Soup• Peking Duck with Home

made Buns • Steamed Whole Fish with

Scallion & Soy Sauce • Sautéed Peking Duck Meat

with onions & peppers• Sautéed Shrimp & Scallopwith Honey Glazed Walnut• Baby Pak Choy w/Crab Meat

& Carrot Sauce• New Year Good Luck “Jai” • Seafood Fried Rice w/Garlic • Mochi Balls in Sweet

Ginger Broth

KAILUA*1020 Keolu Dr.

230-2300Thurs-Sun 11am-2pm

Daily 5pm-9pm

KAIMUKI*3040 Waialae Ave.

734-0404Daily 11am-10pm

ALA MOANA CENTERMakai Market949-2120

Daily 11am-10pm

WAIKIKI1831 Ala Moana Blvd. #201

941-3444Daily 11am-10pm

Try our newest menu item…

TAVERNA SHRIMP PASTALarge shrimp on a bed of pasta with fresh tomato,garlic & feta

BYOB*NO CORKAGE

BOUNTY SEVEN SEAS

Friday & Saturday 5:30 – 9:30 pm

For Reservations

739-8760

AT

THE KAHALA HOTEL & RESORT

www.kahalaresort.com

YASAAASSofthe

SEAFOOD BUFFET

WHERE TO DINE

Henry Loui’s2850 Paa St.833-3728

Good To Grill888 Kapahulu Ave.734-7345

Seafood VillageStreet Level, 2424 Kalakaua Ave., #102971-1818

Big City DinerKailua 263-8880Kaimuki 738-8855Pearlridge East 487-8188Waipio 678-8868Ward Center 591-8891

Mandalay (The)1055 Alakea St.525-8585

Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant5724 Kalanianaole Hwy.377-5566

Maple Garden909 Isenberg Street941-6641

Asian Mix1234 South Beretania St.521-1688

Asahi Grill Ward515 Ward Ave.593-2800

Panda Cuisine641 Keeaumoku St.947-1688

ON ON At McCully1110 McCully St.(Corner of McCully & Young)946-8833 or 230-8866

Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square, 524-1628

Royal Garden Chinese RestaurantAla Moana Hotel, 3rd Floor410 Atkinson Drive942-7788

Little Village Noodle House1113 Smith St.545-3008

FAMILY DINING

Himalayan Kitchen1137 11th Ave.735-1122


4369 Lawehana St. (across Target in Salt Lake) |

www.larrysbakery.com or find us on OPEN Mon - Fri 6AM - 1PM

Sat 6AM - 12PM

Order Yours Today! Call 422-0059

Holiday Hours: 12/30, 12/31: Open 6am-12pm Closed: 1/1-1/3

RECEIVE A$6 DISCOUNTon a Second Dinner

OR A$3 DISCOUNTwhen Dining Alone

Must present coupon (No take outs)Not valid with any other discount offers.

Expires 1/11/13

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

$50 Gift Certificatefor only

$25Valid from Feb. 2013 at the Pacifica Honolulu location

only (1009 Kapiolani Blvd). Offer expires 12/31/12.

LIMITED TIME ONLY

Chef Chai’sHoliday Special



Monday, Dec 31

Keli‘i Kaneali‘i& Healani Yuen

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

SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCENew Year’s Eve

$50 Gift Certificatefor only

Sunday,Dec 30Hapa

3441 WAIALAE AVE 780-3115 OPEN DAILY 11 AM - 12 AM

BYOB

LIVENFL GAMES

1/2Lobster or Dugeness Crab

With purchase of Combos #1 or #2.

PRICE

10%OFFor

Weekday Special Lunch11AM-5PM

Cannot be combined with other Offers or Discounts

SERVING LUNCH & DINNER • TAKE-OUT AVAILABLE

www.genkisushiusa.com

Proudrecipient of:

OAHU:ALA MOANA 942-9102

AINA HAINA 373-4033

EWA TOWN CENTER 683-1003

KANEOHE 247-9595

KAPAHULU 735-7700

KAPOLEI 674-4227

WAIAU 485-0227

WAIKELE 678-3180WARD CENTER 591-5600

OUTER ISLANDS:KONA (808) 327-6776

KUKUI GROVE (808) 632-2450

LAHAINA (808) 661-0333

MAUI MALL (808) 873-7776

Reservations Recommended2440 Kuhio Ave.

922 5555www.hyshawaii.com

Receive acomplimentary

Hy’s Cheesecake & Keepsake Photo For Honoree

Celebrate Your BirthdayWith us and

�Mon-Fri: 6:00 - 10:00 pmSat, Sun: 5:30 - 10:00 pm

• Wine Spectator Award-Winning Wine List

• Live Entertainment

• Valet Parking

Proper Attire Required

Senior/Military Discounts Available Mon.-Thurs.Cannot be combined with other offers. Exp. 1/3/13.

Stadium Mall 4510 Salt Lake Blvd. 486-3311

10% OFFEntire MenuAll-You-Can-EatBuffet includes hotentree bar.

GRAND OPENING SPECIAL

Lunch$1495

Dinner$2495

with coupon

BYOB

Daily 11am-3pm Daily 5pm-10pm

WHERE TO DINE

Kit N Kitchen1010 University Avenue942-7622

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

Pagoda1525 Rycroft St.948-8356

Restaurant Epic 1131 Nuuanu Ave.587-7877

Shiro’s Saimin HavenWAIMALU98-020 Kam Hwy. • 488-8824

WAIPAHU94-256 Waipahu Depot St. • 676-2088

EWA BEACH SHOPPING CENTER 91-919 Fort Weaver Rd. • 689-0999

Shore Bird RestaurantOutrigger Reef on the Beach922-2887

Tony Roma’sWAIKIKI1972 Kalakaua Ave. • 942-2121AIEA98-150 Kaonohi St. • 487-9911

Wailana Coffee House1860 Ala Moana Blvd.955-1764

Willows (The)901 Hausten St.952-9200

Kenny’s Hawaiian BBQRoyal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 2nd floor922-3333

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

Loco MocoMoanalua Shopping Center930 Valkenburgh St., #205423-8228

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

Zippy’s Call the one nearest you

JJ Bistro & French Pastry3447 Waialae Ave.739-0993


AT ALA MOANA HOTEL, 3rd Floor410 ATKINSON DRIVE

942-7788

Season’s Greetings Special Menus$438 + tax

1. Royal Garden Roast Meat Combination2. Bird's Nest Soup w/ Chicken or

Steamed Fish Maw, Mushroom &Chicken Soup

3. Peking Duck4. Fish Fillet In Fish Bone Basket5. Lobsters Royal Garden Style6. Baked Rock Salt Ranch Chicken7. Joke San w/ Shanghai Baby Cabbage8. Crab Meat w/ E-mein Noodle9. Walnut & Peanut Soup

w/ Mochi Balls

$308 + tax1. Minced Pork Served In Lettuce2. Fish Maw & Crab Meat Soup or

Dried Scallop Soup3. Shrimps w/ Honey Glazed Walnuts4. Roast Pea-Par Duck5. Sizzling Boneless Short Rib w/ Bell

Pepper, Onion & Black Bean Sauce6. Boiled Ranch Chicken In Chicken

Broth w/ Mustard Cabbage7. Braised Mushroom w/ Cabbage8. House Fried Rice9. Red Bean Soup w/ Lotus Seed & Lilies

Above menu is limited to 3 tables and cannot combine with any specials and discounts. Please order one day in advance.

Now Available for New Year’s

Kuromamea traditional Japanese holiday dishsymbolizing a wish for good luck

and health in the New Year.

www.SekiyasRestaurant.com

SEKIYA’S RESTAURANT& DELICATESSEN

2746 Kaimuki Ave732-1656

ACROSS KAIMUKI H.S. 2012

Serving Hawaii for 77 Years!

Visit stores for more items!re iter ms!Visit stores forstostostVi mores for mor

Red Velvet Cake

December SpecialsDecember SpecialsDecember Specials

Gingerbread Snack Cake

*Restaurant Price: Vic Pac $9.38. Prices slightly higher at Zippy’s Kahului. Offer valid through 12/31/12 for Vic Pac. Cannot be combined with any other promotional offers, coupons or discount cards. While supplies last. Sorry, no substitutions. Other restrictions may apply.

ResOffeotheSor

staurant Price: Vic P*Res

$8.28*

fast food

25¢ from each Vic Pac sold will bedonated to the Shane Victorino Foundation.

WE’RE OPEN ON NEW YEAR’S DAY!

OPEN AT 8:00amAla Moana, Koko Marina & Pearlridge

OPEN AT 10:00amEwa, Kahala, Kaneohe, Kapolei,

Makiki, Mililani,Vineyard & Waiau

All other Zippy’s locations will be closed on New Year’s Day, and will re-open on January 2, 2013.

• Pasta • Risotto • Burgers• Salads• Sandwiches

OPEN TIL MIDNIGHT!2919 Kapiolani Blvd., #218 MARKET CITYSHPG CNTR 735-3888

• Fried Dumpling Salad

• Cream of Shrimp Bisque Soup

• Choice of:Lobster PastaLobster meat in a pink sauce topped with a lobster tailTurkey BreastLightly breaded turkey breast sauteed with mushrooms in marsala demiglaze sauce, served with pasta & vegetablesLamb ChopsPan-fried lamb chops in peppercornsauce served with pasta & vegetables

• Cream Brulee for Dessert$2595

per person

Only

HONOLULU • 589-2299510 Piikoi St.

AIEA • 484-222298-150 Kaonohi St.

TWO GREAT LOCATIONS!

Piikoi St.2-6pm & 9:30-close

Aiea 4-6pm & 9:30-close

HAPPY HOURKobe Beef

Shabu Shabu$1695 **while

supplies last**

Hoku’sThe Kahala Hotel & Resort, Lobby Level5000 Kahala Ave.739-8760

WHERE TO DINE

Top of WaikikiWaikiki Business Plaza2270 Kalakaua Ave. 923-3877

Stage Restaurant1250 Kapiolani Blvd.237-5429

Chai’s Island BistroAloha Tower Marketplace585-0011

Hy’s Steak House2440 Kuhio Ave.922-5555

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

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

FINE DINING

Plumeria Beach HouseThe Kahala Hotel & Resort, Beach Level5000 Kahala Ave.739-8760

Il LupinoRoyal Hawaiian Center922-3400

ITALIANFifty Three By The Sea53 Ahui Street536-5353

Inferno’s Wood Fire PizzaWard Center (Next to Ryan’s Grill)1200 Ala Moana Blvd. 375-1200

The Fat GreekKaimuki - 3040 Waialae Ave. • 734-0404Ala Moana - Makai Market • 949-2120Waikiki - 1831 Ala Moana Blvd • 941-3444Kailua - 1020 Keolu Dr • 230-2300

GREEKMax’s Of Manila94-300 Farrington Hwy

801 Dillingham Blvd.951-6297

FILIPINO


www.ruthschrishawaii.com

Restaurant Row500 Ala Moana Blvd.

808.599.3860

Waikiki Beach Walk226 Lewers St. 808.440.7910

Sizzlin’ Prime Time3 Course Menu

for $42.95 Daily 5pm – 6pm

Happy Hour Daily in our lounge

5pm – 7pm

Wine Wednesdays 25% off bottles of wines

indulgence is closer than youthink

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

*DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALL BEVERAGES WITHTHIS AD. EXP. 1/31/13.

KOREAN CUISINE• LUNCH $17.95 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM• DINNER $25.95 2:30 PM -10 PM

KAL BI, SIRLOIN, CHICKEN,SPICY PORK, FRESH SHRIMP

$1 OFFAny Breadpurchases over $4

Must present coupon • exp. 1/3/13

DAILY BREAD SPECIALSMONDAY Ciabatta TUESDAY Rustic Kalamata Olive Bread WEDNESDAY Sundried Tomato CheesebreadTHURSDAY Foccacia DereccoFRIDAY Walnut RaisinSATURDAY Hamakua Farms Mushroom BreadSUNDAY Buckwheat Fig

“All Natural no added chemicals”

988-43102752 Woodlawn Dr. • Manoa Marketplace

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

ClosedNew Year’s

Day

Chicken with Corn SoupFried Crispy Whole Chicken

Honey Walnut ShrimpSalt & Pepper Pork Chop w/ Tofu

Steamed Fish Fillet w/ Ginger OnionShanghai Cabbage w/ Meat Sauce

Beef Noodle w/ VeggiesSteamed Rice

377-5555 or 377-5566Lungfunghawaii.com • Open Daily 11am-9pm5724 Kalanianaole Hwy • Niu Valley Shopping Ctr.LOTS OF FREE PARKING | Dine-in/Take-out available daily.

*with 1 reg. priced entree.Cannot combine with other discounts or specials

Special Economy Holiday Menu$138 for 10 people

Dine-in/Take-out available.Cannot combine with other discounts or specials

HoneyWalnut Shrimp $7.95

HoneyWalnut Shrimp $7.95

(reg $13.95)(reg $13.95)

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

Limited Time Only

LIVE OYSTERS

1 Doz.641 KEEAUMOKU ST.

OPEN DAILY 11AM - 1AM

$19.99947-1688

Seafood Special$9.99/lb.

Includes:• Lobster • Dungeness

Crab

Panda CuisineNew Management! New Menu!Specializing in Fresh Seafood

• Manila Clams• Shrimp • Mussels

$2BeerAll Day

WHERE TO DINE

Kobe Japanese Steak House1841 Ala Moana Blvd.941-4444

Hifumi Japanese RestaurantChinese Cultural Plaza536-3035

IchirikiAIEA 98-150 Kaonohi St.484-2222

HONOLULU 510 Piikoi St.589-2299

Romanos Macaroni GrillAla Moana CenterHookipa Terrace 356-8300

Genki SushiAina Haina 373-4033Ala Moana 942-9102Ewa Town Center 683-1003Kaneohe 247-9595Kapahulu 735-7700Kapolei Commons 674-4227Waiau 485-0227Waikele Center 678-3180Ward Center 591-5600

Chinpei Ramen2080 S. King Street947-5919

Taormina-Sicilian Cuisine227 Lewers St. 926-5050

Gyu-KakuWINDWARD MALL46-056 Kamehameha Hwy F1922-5511

KAPIOLANI - 1221 Kapiolani Blvd., #105589-2989

WAIKIKI - 307 Lewers St.926-2989

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

Odoriko Japanese Restaurant2400 Koa Ave.923-7368

JAPANESE

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

Original Steak& Shrimp

Steak & ChickenMixGarlic Steak

Original Steakw/ Mushrooms & Onions

FREE DRINK WITH PLATE LUNCHCoupon must be present

Windward Mall Foodcourt | 45-056 Kam Hwy | Kaneohe, HI 96744 | 247-0111Pearl Kai | 98-199 | Kam Hwy | STE B8 | Aiea, HI 96701 | 488-9590

Kailua |43 Oneawa St | Kailua, HI 96734 | 263-7101Expires 1/31/13


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

ROYAL HAWAIIAN CENTER • VALIDATED PARKINGWWW.ILLUPINO.COM • 808.922.3400

BREAKFAST • LUNCH • HAPPY HOURDINNER • DESSERT • LATE NIGHT

T R AT T O R I A & W I N E B A R

593-2800

SUN-THURS6:30AM-10PMFRI-SAT6:30AM-11PM

515 WARD AVE.

SENIOR (65+) DISCOUNT

10% OFFENTIRE MENU

Does not apply with other discounts/offers.Dine-in only. Applies to senior’s orders only.Exp. 1/3/13

Offer valid on dine-in orders only. Must present coupon. Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons. Exp 1/31/13

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

Mon-Sat 10am-10pm • Sun 10am-8pm

facebook.com/phomylienhawaii

Military w/ID receive 10% OFF

$7.99 each3 dishes to choose from

Ph: 677-7744 www.acateredexperience.com

Full Service Catering for the Holidays!

KAILUA 263-8880

KAIMUKI 738-8855

PEARLRIDGE EAST 487-8188

WAIPIO 678-8868

WARD CENTER 591-8891

www.bigcitydinerhawaii.com

Find us onFacebook & Twitter

Flame-Broiled Boneless Kalbi Fresh Garden Salad Real Korean-Style KimcheeRoasted Sweet Corn & Green Peas Steamed White or Brown RiceMacadamia Nut Bread Pudding

$199.95(Feeds 8-12 people)Pre-Order Required

BUFFETSDIM SUM BRUNCHBUFFET 10:30AM & 12:30PM

featuring… a variety of Hong Kong Style Dim Sum

Adults $21.99 • Senior (60+) $17.99Children (3-12) $13.99

• Pork Hash • Shrimp w/ Nori Roll • Mochi Rice in Lotus Leaf • Egg Flower Soup• Haupia Gelatin Cake • Fresh Fruits• and much more

DINNER BUFFET5:00PM & 7:00PM

featuring… Prime Rib

Adults $28.99 • Senior (60+) $24.99Children (3-12) $17.99

• Roasted Pig • Snow Crab Legs • Peking Duck w/ Bun• Shrimp Cocktail • Stir Fried Entrees• Soup• Salad• and much more

525-8585Monday-Sunday

10:30am to 9:00pm

1055 Alakea StreetFREE PARKING

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

www.themandalayhawaii.com

New York Steak$1695

Seafood Continental$1450

Roasted Turkeyw/ Smoked Ham

$1395

$1050

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

Tuesday, January 1, 2013Complete Dinners Served

11 A.M. - Midnight

Dinners Include: Salad Bar, Corn on the Cob, Coconut Cake,

Beverage and More!

Breakfast Special: Eggs Benedict Royal

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 1/4/13

2028 Kuhio Avenue Dinner 5:00pm - Closing

www.keosthaicuisine.com

WHERE TO DINE

Tanaka of TokyoEAST, in King’s Village 922-4233CENTRAL, in Waikiki Shopping Plaza922-4702WEST, in Ala Moana Cntr-Hookipa Terrace945-3443

KOREAN

Sushi King2700 S. King St. 947-2836

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

Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen2746 Kaimuki Avenue732-1656

Sushi Company 1111 McCully Street 947-5411

Yakiniku Million626 Sheridan St.596-0799

Chogajib Korean Restaurant825 Keeaumoku St. #111744-3440

MEXICANWahoo’s Fish TacoKahala • 4614 Kilauea Ave.732-9229Ward • 940 Auahi St.591-1646

Korean Hibiscus BBQKaimuki Shopping Center3221 Waialae Avenue734-8282

Surf N Turf Tacos3045 Monsarrat Ave.456-5343

Mitsu-Ken1223 N. School Street848-5573

OKAZUYA

Don-Day Yakiniku905 Keeaumoku St.951-1004

New Violet’s GrillKapalama Shopping Center1210 Dillingham Blvd # 8841-8535

OKINAWAN

RESTAURANT & PUPU BAR

Sakura Restaurant3008 Waialae Ave259-7100


Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor

restaurantsuntory.com

922-5511

RESTAURANT

SUNTORY

Celebrate the New Year with Your Holiday Favorites

DecorationsMay Vary

from…

801 Dillingham Blvd.(next to Costco Iwilei)

Honolulu, Hawaii 96817

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

Waipahu, Hawaii 96797

www.maxschicken.com 951-MAXS (6297)

10% OFF Prime Grade

FILET MIGNON

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

$49

Kama‘aina Discountwith valid Hawaii I.D. Not valid with

other offers, valid on food only. Please present ad when ordering

reg. $59.95

735-5544449 KAPAHULU AVE., STE 101

www.HeeHingHawaii.com

Chinese Chicken Salad • Hong Kong Dim SumPlatter (Baked Char Siu Bao, Shrimp • Dumpling,

Potstickers, Siu Mai) • Shrimp Taro Basket • Sweetand Sour Whole Snapper • Boneless Minute Chicken

Cake Noodle • Black Pepper Beef Fried Rice

$159 Table of Ten (reg. $189)Available December 1 through January 3.

Limited to (2) tables of ten.

Spring Rolls • Baked Char Siu Happy Bao • 36 pcDim Sum Platter (Shrimp Dumpling, Potstickers,Siu Mai) • Roasted Garlic Chicken Wings • Pepper

Salt Shrimp • Gon Lau Chow Mein

$139 for 10 to 12 people

TAKE-OUT PARTY PLATTERSPerfect for your New Year’s party!

www.HeeHingHawaii.com

CELEBRATE 2013 SPECIALSNEW YEAR’S TAKE-OUT PARTY

NEW YEAR’S DAY LUNCH SPECIAL

Peking Duck • Seaweed Fish Cake Tofu SoupSweet Chili Cilantro Chicken • Taro Basket Shrimp

Maine Lobster with Ginger Scallion • Beef with FreshAsparagus • Braised E Mein with Shredded Duck

New Year's Fried Rice

$199 Table of Ten (reg. $249)Limited to (2) tables of ten.

NEW YEAR’S SEAFOOD DINNER SPECIAL

OPEN TUE-SUN LUNCH 11AM-2PM, DINNER 5-8:30PM • Closed Monday Lunch & Dinner100 N. Beretania Street #113 (Parking inside Chinese Cultural Plaza) 536-3035

BENTO $11.95Reg. $15.95CHOICE of TWO:

• (2) Big Shrimp & (2) Veg. Tempura• Chicken Katsu or Chicken Kagaage• Chicken or Pork Teriyaki• Miso Butterfish or Grilled Salmon

SHRIMPSPECIAL$9.25Reg. $11.95

• (3) Big Shrimp • (4) Veg. Tempura• Tsukemono• Miso Soup • RiceINCLUDES: MISO SOUP, TOFU, GYOZA, SALAD & TEA

$12.95 on 1/1

JUMBO SHRIMPSPECIAL$11.95• (3) Jumbo

Shrimp • (4) Veg.

Tempura• Tsukemono• Miso Soup & Rice• Tea

OpenNew Year’s

Eve & Day

$10.25 on 1/1 $12.95 on 1/1

$100 Gift CardPurchased

Receive a $15 GiftCertificate

Enjoy great food surrounded by a beautiful waterfall filled with colorfulkoi and salt water fish, while our attentive servers create a memorabledining experience for your ohanaand keiki. All keikis can help withfeeding the fish. Lots of FREE parkingduring breakfast & lunch!

*For information/reservations callPagoda Restaurant at 948-8356

or go to our website at:Pagodahawaii.com

New Hours of Operation:Breakfast Service: Daily 6:30am-1:00pm

Saturday and Sunday 6:30am-9:30amLunch Service: Monday-Friday 11:00am-2:00pmBrunch Buffet: Saturday and Sunday 10:00am-2:00pmDinner Buffet: Wednesday-Sunday 5:00pm-9:30pm

Enjoy the Complete Holiday Dining Experienceat the Pagoda Floating Restaurant

Enjoy the Complete Holiday Dining Experienceat the Pagoda Floating Restaurant

Breakfast • LunchCatering • OkazuMITSU-KEN

1223 N. School St.

848-5573Tues-Sat 5:00am-1:00pm • Sun-Mon Closed

Limit 5 Free Bentos.Not valid with other offers/discounts. Coupon expires 1/3/13.

20th Anniversary SpecialHome of the Famous Garlic Chicken

Buy One, Get One

FREE!Fried SaiminBento

ORDER NOW for NEW YEAR’S!POI STEW • SQUID LUAU • SHOYU PORK

KARAI CHICKEN WINGS & MUCH MORE ONO FOOD!

Since 1944

901 Hausten Street • www.willowshawaii.com (808) 952-9200

WHERE TO DINE

THAIKeo’s Thai Cuisine2028 Kuhio Ave.951-9355

Shabu Shabu House1221 Kapiolani Blvd597-1655

The Ocean House RestaurantOutrigger Reef On The Beach2169 Kalia Rd. 923-2277

Tropical Tribe(across Pan Am Bldg)1637 Kapiolani Blvd.366-8226

SWEETS

Crab City3441 Waialae Ave.780-3115

SHOR American Seafood GrillHyatt Regency Waikiki Beach2424 Kalakaua Ave.923-1234 ext. 59

3660 on the Rise 3660 Waialae Ave.737-1177

Blue Water Shrimp & Seafood 1006 Kapahulu Ave.688-8891

PACIFIC RIM

Pho My Lien98-150 Kaonohi St. 488-4900

VIETNAMESEKarai Crab901 Hausten St.952-6990

Lobster King1380 S. King St.944-8288

Adega Portuguese1138 Smith Street566-5909

PORTUGUESE

SEAFOOD

SHABU SHABU



Whether one is ending a surf outing, orsimply looking for a freshly prepared,delicious meal, Surf N Turf Tacos has

brought a wave of flavorful Mexican cuisine toHawaii. The eatery has occupied its MonsarratAvenue location fronting Diamond Head for threemonths now, and patrons have flocked there forquality, authentic Mexican food.

Chef Martin Gonzalez brings his experience tothe kitchen, and the native of Sonora, Mexico,infuses fresh, local ingredients with the traditionaldishes that he grew up with.

“The base of everything is authentic Mexicanfood,” explains manager Dustin Hara. “All therecipes are from Martin’s mom, so they’re the realdeal. Everything is made from scratch, fresh inhouse.”

Surf N Turf Tacos is gaining notoriety for itsstellar Fish Taco ($4.50, add $1 for guacamole).

The dish can be ordered with either beer-batteredor grilled fish, and pairs perfectly with one of fourhomemade sauces ranging from the mild greentomatillo variety to the red chile verde sauce,“secret” DH sauce and the sweat-inducinghabanero pepper blend made with island-grownhabanero peppers.

“We use fresh fish in our tacos, and they’re thebomb,” Hara says. “The beer-battered fish taco isprobably our best seller, while the grilled fish tacois a close second. We also make our sauces andsalsa in house, from scratch.”

For those looking to start the day on a highnote, Surf N Turf’s Breakfast Burrito ($7.50 to$8.95) offers up eggs, pico de gallo, seasonedpotatoes, beans and cheese wrapped up in a 12-inch tortilla with one’s choice of bacon, turkeybacon, Portuguese sausage, steak or vegetarianfilling.

Nachos ($7.95) are another popular dish at SurfN Turf, as the selection features a mountain of tor-tilla chips topped with beans, melted cheese, salsaand sour cream. Diners may add chicken, carnitas(slow roasted pork) or steak for just $1 more.

“This is Hawaii, and people love to eat, so ourphilosophy is to give people good portions ofauthentic Mexican cuisine at anaffordable price,” Hara says.

“There’s a definite need for authentic Mexicanfood on the island.”

Burritos ($6.95 to $11.95) also are specialties atSurf N Turf Tacos, and diners may choose from ahost of flavorful fillings including char-grilledchicken, carnitas, steak and fish to complementthe refried or black beans and rice wrapped up ina 12-inch flour tortilla. Also, for $1 more, onemay choose to add sauce for a wet-style burrito.

In addition to selecting their favorite a la carteitems, customers are encouraged to make the mealinto a combo (additional $2.99) with the additionof chips, salsa and a medium drink. Or, one can“make it a meal” (additional $3.99) by addingbeans, rice and a medium drink.

Customers are allowed to bring their own alco-holic beverages, and may enjoy these drinks for aminimal $5 corkage fee per party. Also, keep aneye out for Surf N Turf Tacos in Waikiki as theeatery is planning to open a second location in thenear future on Kuhio Avenue.

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SURF N TURF TACOS WHERE 3045 Monsarrat Ave., Honolulu

CALL 456.5345

HOURS Open daily, Monday throughFriday, 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.to 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

1 Fish Taco ($4.50) 2 Chef Martin Gonzales 3 Nachos with chicken ($8.95) 4 Steak Tostada Salad Bowl ($8.95)

Breakfast Burrito with bacon ($8.50)

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