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Executive chef Hans Stierli of The Royal Hawaiianholds fresh local producethat he’s creatively used tocook up masterpieces suchas Ahi Sashimi on BigIsland Mashed Avocados,Soy and Sake BraisedKuahiwi Ranch Beef SirloinTips and KaluaPork Hash withPoached Egg.

The Royal Hawaiian presents guestswith a new farmers market-inspiredbrunch, “Royal 220,” which featuresthe freshest in local produce.See page 4 | Leah Friel photo

Delighting in The Willows’ new Sunday brunch | 6Great food “pho” sure at Pho My Lien | 14

ALSO:1132’s tasty dishes | 12

Farm Fresh to You

Ask any of my close family andfriends and they’ll tell you that I'ma full-fledged traveler and foodie

at heart — I live to eat and travel. My mostrecent venture took me to New York Citylast month, the concrete jungle wheredreams are made. You could definitely sayit was a vacation to remember, as I winedand dined with friends and family,shopped to Sex and the City standards,met the Today Show's Ann Curry, caught afew Broadway shows and even saw myfavorite singer Lea Salonga perform live at

The Carlyle on the UpperEast Side. Who could askfor more, right? Well,better yet, upon myreturn home I noticedthat despite all the eat-ing that took place, Isomehow managed todrop a few pounds(thanks to all the walk-ing I did)!However, this week,

with a gigantic porkchop craving before me, I hit up some ofthe most incredible restaurants ourisland has to offer, that in fact creditthemselves on serving up some of thebest pork chops in town.I couldn’t resist. It’s now safe to say

that all those pounds I thought I had leftfor good in NYC have miraculously reap-peared, all thanks to these “Ono, YouKnow” pork chops — but no complaintshere! Eat up!

Kit n KitchenThe best of both worlds collided

when Kit and May Yiu opened the Euro-Asian eatery Kit n Kitchen back in 2001on University Avenue. And since then, Ican proudly say that I am a big fan of

its zesty, to-die-for cuisine. Being aEurasian girl myself, I really can't gowrong — there’s not one item on themenu I don't like. Believe me, you’ll beoverwhelmed with all the menuoptions that you’ll want to samplethem all!No matter what you order here, a pletho-

ra of exotic and tasty flavors will consumeyour palate with the very first bite.“Our most popular pork chop dish is

the Pork Chop Chimichurri ($13.95),”Kit says.This tasty dish showcases tender

pieces of bone-in pork chop that arecharcoal-grilled to perfection and thensmothered with Kit’s personalchimichurri sauce.“Chimichurri sauce is originally from

South America and features a blend ofparsley, garlic, onion and olive oil — it’svery healthy and tasty,” he exclaims.“The sauce does have a touch of spice,

but customers seem to speak very highlyof our sauce here.”Available for lunch and dinner, the

enticing entree comes complete withmixed vegetables and your choice of riceor spaghetti.Also, make it a point to devour Kit’s

Mushroom Pork Chop ($11.95) and PM

Pork Chop ($11.95).

Kit n Kitchen1010 University Ave. Varsity Center

942.7622

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

941-6161

Hawaiian Roll Cake$15.30 (Whole cake)

$3.15 (Sliced cake)

ALA MOANA Sidewalk Sale

July 15-17, 2011

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

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

SUMMER SPECIALS

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

$11.95

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

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

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

$1095

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By Alana Folen | Photos by Leah Friel

EDITORAlana Folen

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Bill MossmanPhone: 529.4863

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Porking upwithpork chops

Above: The editor is ready to take a bite out ofKit n Kitchen’s tantalizing Pork Chop Chimichurri.

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Amuse Wine BarHonolulu Design Center • 2nd FloorPrivate Party Tables ReservationsContact Trina at 808.237.5475 [email protected]

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Dinner Mon-Sat 6-9pReservations 808.237.5429

Reserve your own Beer Tap Party TableOur new Beer Tap Tables lets you and your party pour your own beer all night long! Amuse Wine Bar introduces the Hawaii debut of Draft Servers Self Serving Beer Tap Tables.Available for Private Parties and Special Promotions. Appetizer Specials always available. Call 808.237.5475 to reserve a table for your next get together or for the entire “Series”.

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Pan Roasted Scallops with Parsnip Puree and Caper Beurre Blanc

Chateau Pouilly, Pouilly Fuisse "Cuvee 1551" 2007 3oz. Domaine Comtes Lafon, Macon Milly Lamartine 2009 3oz.

Duck à l’Orange Roasted Muscovy Duck Breast, Caramelized Pearl Onions, Brussels Sprouts

Domaine Michel Gros, Bourgogne Rouge AC 2008 3oz. Domaine L'Arlot, Clos de Chapeau Cote du Nuit Villages AC 2008 3oz.

Slow Braised Lamb with Beluga Lentils and Vegetables a la Barigoule

Domaine de Lises Crozes Hermitage 2008 3oz. "Equis" by Domaine de Lises St. Joseph 2008 3oz.

Mille-Fueille House made Puff Pastry with Japanese Citrus Chantilly, Vanilla Bean Sous Peaches,

Pistachio Ice Cream, Black Berry Coulis and Spearmint Creme Anglaise

Le Vin du France Stage presents an exquisite 4 Course, Wine Tasting Performance

Monday, 25 July, 2011

Amuse Bouche

Act One

Duo of Chardonnay

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Duo of Pinot Noir

Act Three

Duo of Syrah

Finalé

Stage Wine Lover’s Dinner$45 4 Course Dinner, $75 Dinner & Wine pairing

Excludes tax and gratuity

Your choice of 2 Tasting Performances:6pm “Wine Lover’s” group seating where wines are presented

in an exclusive, 15 seat only, fun social setting.7pm “Wine Lover’s” couples seating where

wines are presented at your table side.

Reservations are recommendedCall 808.237.5429

Convenient location withfree covered parking.

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The RoyalTreatment

The Royal Hawaiian, a LuxuryCollection Resort exudes ataste of pure splendor as it

presents a new farmers market-inspired Sunday brunch “Royal 220”from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today (Sunday)and Aug. 21 beneath the banyan treesin the resort’s Coconut Grove. In aneffort to support the local farm indus-try in the islands, Royal Hawaiianexecutive chef Hans Stierli has creat-ed a captivating fine dining experi-ence utilizing only the best and fresh-est local produce provided by farm-ers within the 220-mile radius of theHawaiian Islands.

“Using local products is beneficial to theenvironment, being that you don’t have toworry about shipment of the products,” saysStierli, who has served as executive chef ofthe resort for the past three years.

“You also support the food source and thefarmers who are producing quality products.It’s important that people are aware of whatthey’re getting and what they’re putting intotheir bodies — it’s safer when you knowwhere the product is coming from,” he adds.

The brunch is priced at $48 per adult and$32 per child (ages 3-12) and features hot sta-tion selections offering up exquisite culinarymasterpieces, such as Soy and Sake braisedKuahiwi Ranch Beef Sirloin Tips on creamedKahuku Corn served with fried Maui Onion;Fire Rock pale ale and Maui Onion braisedKuahiwi Ranch Sirloin with grilled Surfing

Royal Hawaiian 220

Where:2259 Kalakaua Ave.

Call:921.4600 for reservations

Notes:Four hour complimentaryvalet parking is availablewith validation.

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Goat Cheese Polenta; Charcoal grilled KuahiwiRanch Sirloin Steak; and Pier 38 Catch sauteed withspicy Wow Farm tomato sauce, steamed jasminerice infused with coconut grove kefir and lemongrass, to name a few.

And for the breakfast fanatic, marvel in thetempting spread of Hawaii ranchers Red Veal LocoMoco with poached island egg and fresh Hamakuamushrooms, not to mention Stierli’s famous KaluaPork Hash with Poached Egg, topped with a mus-tard hollandaise sauce and a flavorful Kona Coffeebarbecue sauce. Or why not indulge in the TaroPancakes with Ho Farms apple bananas andcoconut syrup?

“It all comes down to the quality of the product,”Stierli says. “It's not the chef who makes the ulti-mate difference, it's the quality of the product.

“The idea is to get the farm-ers to deliver the products onthe peak of its ripeness, sodeliveries come in three timesa week. As for the Royal 220brunch, we’re so happy to beworking with local farmers,”he exclaims.

A symphony of fresh fruitsand vegetables also will invig-orate your senses as Stierlidelicately puts the finishingtouches on items includingthe alluring Ahi Sashimi on BigIsland Mashed Avocadospaired with Nalo Farm micro-greens and drizzled with ayuzu-wasabi dressing. The HoFarm Greek Salad andHirabara Farm Greens withspiced Macadamia Nuts

served with a coconut grove herb vinaigrette areexpected to be a hit with guests as well. Then sat-isfy your thirst with refreshing juices and smooth-ies, such as fresh orange and guava juice the HoFarm Apple Banana and Kula Country FarmStrawberry Smoothies. One of the perks of being inparadise also means sampling a medley of island-grown fruits, consisting of Haliimaile Pineapplewith li hing mui powder, Aloun Farm cantaloupeand watermelon, Kahuku Farm papaya, Kula straw-berries and more.

“I love to support local farmers and producers,and I think they deserve to be known,” Stierli says.

“Usually the chefs are the ones in the spotlight,but I think it’s important that the public knowswhat these farmers are providing us with.”

Indeed, Hawaii is a mecca when it comes to hav-

ing a variety of premier ingredients at your finger-tips — a culinary playground of sorts.

Finally, end your dining experience on a sweetnote, by sinking your teeth into delightful dessertssuch as the Waialua Chocolate Fondue, Coconutand Strawberry Tartes, and, of course, pies galore!

“We have a lot to offer,” Stierli states, adding,“dish selections do depend on the availability ofthe product. For example, I may have to substitutea vegetable or fruit for another because it's notquite ripe — so there may be a bit of variation tothe menu.

“What I really want to get across is that I believea good relationship between the farmers and chefsis extremely important when it comes down to cre-ating an excellent finished product — and that’swhat I think we’re offering here.”

1 Executive chef Hans Stierli care-fully selects from a variety of freshproduce. 2 Kalua Pork Hash with PoachedEgg3 Ahi Sashimi on Big IslandMashed Avocados4 Strawberry Tart

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Best “Japanese Style”Shabu Shabu in Hawaii

w/coupon. Exp. 7/23/11

M-Sat 11am-2pmDinner Nightly 5pm-10pmValidated Parking1221 Kapiolani Blvd. 597-1655

One coupon per order. Cannot be combined with other offers. Expires 7/31/11

Kahala Mall738-5696

(KOZO)

Moiliili 951-5696

(KOZO)

Keeaumokuby Wal-Mart946-5696

(KOZO)

Pearlridge483-6805

Pearl Cityby Wal-Mart455-6805

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Escape to a place of tranquility at The Willows, Hawaii’s orig-inal and favorite garden restaurant, where locals andtourists alike can’t seem to resist the many buffet items

before them. The Willows’ marvelous buffets feature top notchlocal cuisine prepared by Willows’ culinary staff under thedirection of executive chef Jay Matsukawa.Matsukawa says The Willows Champagne Sunday Brunch

Buffet really draws in the crowds on a weekly basis. Priced at$34.95 (adults) and $17.50 (keiki ages 4-10), the all-you-can-eatbuffet is offered from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m, and with 40 to 50items to choose from, there’s something for even the pickiesteaters. In fact, Matsukawa says, The Willows patrons havemuch to look forward to, as a few new items hit the buffet linestarting today. “Here at The Willows

we’re really trying toup the quality of ourSunday brunch andoffer some breakfastitems that youwouldn’t normally getat a buffet,” heexplains. “We're justtrying to provide thebest options to peoplewho want to go out tobrunch on Sundays.”Mouths will water

as guests for the firsttime will feast onMatsukawa’s KiaweSmoked Prime Rib;Eggs Benedict and thePeanut Butter,Banana, ChocolateFrench Toast.

1: Kiawe Smoked Prime Rib2: Peanut Butter, Banana,Chocolate French Toast3: Eggs Benedict

Leah Friel photos

The WillowsWhere:901 Hausten St.

Call:952.9200

Hours:Sunday Brunch 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Start the day off rightThe Willows renowned Sunday brunch offers a

touch of local flair to delicious culinary delights.

�Kiawe Smoked Prime RibThe prime rib is smoked to perfection for six

hours on kiawe wood and flavorfully seasonedwith Hawaiian alae red sea salt, cracked pepperand garlic. Horseradish also accompanies thedish.

�Eggs BenedictThis tasty breakfast option features kiawe-

smoked pork belly with a char siu marinade and apoached egg atop a fluffy English muffin. The EggsBenedict is then drizzled with a savory hol-landaise sauce, and garnished with green onionand paprika.

�Peanut Butter, Banana, ChocolateFrench ToastThe Willows’ spin on French Toast, this sinful

creation consists of pieces of sweet bread dippedin French toast batter paired with a tantalizing fill-ing of peanut butter, Nutella (hazelnut spread)and crushed bananas.

New tasty surprises atWillows Sunday buffet

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At Paesano RistoranteItaliano, you canenjoy a quaint

atmosphere and qualityItalian food — the perfectingredients to celebrateany special occasion. The restaurant is every-

thing that an Italian eateryshould be, but one thatmost can never live up to. Itboasts an extensive menuthat offers endless optionsof pastas, salads and appe-tizers — and for the verygenerous portion sizes, theprices are reasonable.Salads include unique,

tasty options such asCalamari Vinaigrette($7.90), Sea Asparagus and

Hamakua Tomato Salad($11.90) and BlackenedSalmon Salad ($20.90).You can choose to have

your pasta with a variety ofseafood or meat such asthe Fish Alla Capri ($20.90),New York Steak ($21.90) orChicken Alla Marsala($17.90). And for vegetari-ans, there are plenty of veg-etable sautes served withpasta including theMushroom Saute ($10.90).And there's also the PestoSauce served with yourchoice of pasta ($14.90).The dish is bathed in a rich,creamy sauce and sprinkledwith the perfect amount ofbasil to accent the flavor.

Mary-Ann Cayetano, JoeYim and his granddaughterKodie dined at Paesano’sWaimalu location recentlyto celebrate Mary-Ann’sbirthday. The three saythey are regulars becausethe food is good and theatmosphere is comfortable.

Mary-Ann Cayetano: “Iam starting with the CaesarSalad ($7.90), and it’s justexcellent. The lettuce isvery crisp, and it has a nicecheesy taste to it.”

Joe Yim: “I got theShrimp Scampi ($20.90)tonight. It's great!”

PaesanoRistorante Where:2752 Woodlawn DriveHonolulu; Waimalu Plaza 98-1277 Kaahumanu St.Aiea

Call:Manoa: 988-5923 or988-6423; Waimalu: 485-8883 or 485-8889

Hours:11 a.m.-2 p.m.; 5-9 p.m.

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

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

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

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

PORK with SCALLIONPork, scallion, water chesnuts,

green onion in special brown sauce

Delicious, Healthy, Low-Fat Chinese Cuisine

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

www.thefatgreek.netWaialae - 734-0404

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

Open Daily 11am-10pm

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

Ala Moana - 949-2120Ala Moana Food Court

Mall Hours

BYOBno corkage

fee

beachhousewaikiki.com • 921-4600 • Complimentary valet parking.

A fi ne steak. A fi ne experience.

moyer farms bone-in rib eye,20 ouncesA prime cut of artisan, Amish-raised cattle. Grilled on an

open flame with a gentle rub of our special herbs and spices.

Handpicked, so it falls right off the

bone.

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Top: Mary-Ann Cayetano,Joe Yim and his grand-

daughter Kodie

Christina O’Connor photo

40 Types ofDim Sum

$2.08FREE Dessert

with Dine In order & coupon.

162 N. Hotel St. 521-3788(next to Maunakea Market in the center of Chinatown)

Open Daily 7am - 4pmTake-Out & Catering Welcomed

10% OFFTake Out Orders with coupon.

Popular Items:Look Funn

& Rice Soup

Best Dim Sum in Hawaii!

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Jade has long been associatedwith riches and nobility, withnumerous cultures all over the

world reserving the rare stone foruse in only the finest objects, jewel-ry and art.

So when Jade Dynasty SeafoodRestaurant, part of the Hong Kong-based Paramount Banquet Halls,opened last December on the fourth-floor Hookipa Terrace of Ala MoanaCenter, no expense was spared increating an all-around dining experi-ence fit for royalty.

Two bronze horse statues wel-come guests through the glass dou-

ble-doors, which lead to an awe-inspiring dining space decorated inlush fabrics, glass chandeliers andan illuminated bar that stands in thecenter of the main room.

But diners shouldn’t be intimidat-ed by all this grandeur.

“We look expensive, but we areaffordable,” says restaurant directorAve Kwok, who designed JadeDynasty around the theme of “afford-able elegance.”

“Our concept is to welcome every-one to sit in a super nice environ-ment and enjoy what they reallylike,” he explains.

And it seems customers reallylike the dim sum.

“We have many local peoplevisiting us for the dim sum forone simple reason: The dim sumis great!” Kwok says, adding, “Wehave more than 75 different typesof dim sum, starting at $2.95.”

Dim sum service starts at

10:30 a.m. and goes to 5 p.m. everyday, with new items introduced tothe menu weekly. The newest addi-tion is the Snow Mountain Char SiuBuns, what Kwok describes as “hot,melting and ono!”

Other popular dim sum disheswith restaurant regulars are thesteamed Chive Dumpling ($3.50),Pan Seared Bean Curd Roll with freshshrimp ($3.50), Red Bean Jim Dui(fried mocha balls with red beaninside, $2.95), Beef Look Fun(minced beef hand-wrapped withrice noodles, $4.50) and Egg Custard($2.95).

But for those dining at JadeDynasty for the first time, the sheerquantity of delicious dim sum mayseem overwhelming. To help new-bies get a taste for the menu, Kwoksuggests starting with four tried-and-true favorites: Zhongshan PorkDumpling ($3.50), soft, mouth-water-ing pork and gravy wrapped in a

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elegance and

affordability

crisp-white dumpling skin; TaroBuns ($3.50), fresh taro wrappedwith fresh pork and deep-fried;Mochi Rice ($3.50), dried shrimp,lap chong sausage and mocha ricewrapped in fresh lotus leaves andsteamed hot to serve; and OrangeJuice Balls ($3.50), a refreshing cit-rus-custard dessert.

“These are very famous dim sumdishes,” Kwok says. “They are whatHong Kong people always die for,they taste so good.”

The dim sum may be killer, but themain entrees are quite noteworthyas well. Starting from $12, the dinnerspecials run all day, with a selectionalmost as vast as the dim sum.

A few popular entrees includeTea-Smoked Shrimp ($23.95), liveDungeness Crab ($18.95), DynastyChicken ($19.95/half) made usingfree-range chicken, and Peking Duckwith fresh bun ($48), prepared in

the authentic old Chinese-style in aroast oven to retain the bird’s juicesand flavor.

“Our famous beef simmered in aspicy broth ($17.95) is also good,”Kwok says. “It is hot and spicy, in agood way.”

A cooling treat, the Hong Kong

Style Milk Tea ($3.95) is a specialtypeople once had to travel thou-sands of miles just to enjoy.

“All Hong Kong people love milk tea,and you do not need to travel to HongKong now!” Kwok says with a laugh.

With seven private VIP diningrooms, a 32-wide stage and top-notchaudio/visual equipment to rent, the8,250-square-foot restaurant is theperfect destination for family gather-ings, events or special occasion.

“Our parities at lunch and dinner

just went gang-busters!” Kwok says,noting that last month alone theythrew more than 60 graduation par-ties. Party menu prices start at $230for a party of 10, and can be cus-tomized to meet customers’ person-al food preferences.

“When you visit Jade Dynasty, wewant you to feel like a king and aqueen and eat whatever you like,”Kwok says. “When you shop andwant good food with a lot of choic-es, think Jade.”

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Jade DynastySeafood RestaurantWhere:1450 Ala Moana Blvd.Honolulu, HI 96814

Call:947.8818

Website:jadedynastyhawaii.com

Hours:Daily 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m.

Notes:Become a fan of "Jade DynastySeafood Restaurant" on Facebookand receive a free basket of DimSum at your next restaurant visit.

1 Manager Gary Chang withSimmered Black Mushrooms withSeasonal Vegetables ($11.95)2 John and Thomas Lung with asampling of signature dishes.3 Dynasty Chicken ($19.95 half)4 Steamed Chive Dumpling ($3.50)5 Crab is a customer favorite at JadeDynasty6 Tea-Smoked Shrimp ($23.95)7 Dungeness Crab ($18.95)

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No matter what kind of diet youkeep, if your food isn’t digestedproperly, you won’t get all the

nutrients your body needs — and yourstomach won't be happy either.

If you often suffer from indigestion,there is a school of thought in thehealth and nutrition field that the cul-prit could be food combining ortrophology. I’m not a nutritionist orhealth professional, but the theory isthat you shouldn’t eat carbohydrate-rich foods and protein-rich foods in thesame meal. So starch with vegetables orprotein with vegetables, but not all atthe same time. There are other foodcombination no-no’s, but vegetablesand leafy salads are believed to com-

bine well with all types of foods.The science is that protein needs an

acidic stomach to digest, and starchneeds an alkaline environment, so theydigest differently and impair each other.And without complete digestion, nutri-ents can’t be assimilated fully by the body.

As an added incentive, it’s alsobelieved that you can lose weight by fol-lowing this diet.

If you’re ready to give it a try, it’snot hard to do. Think pasta toppedwith mushrooms (hold the cheese,please) with a green salad, or even asandwich or tortilla stuffed with freshor sauteed veggies.

If you’re in the mood for Chinesefood, New Liu’s Chop Suey, a popularand affordable eatery in Kalihi, offersTofu with Mixed Vegetables, whichowner Henry Liu assures contains nomeat or meat products. It’s an appetiz-ing dish with tofu, carrots, choi sum,bok choy, broccoli, mushrooms andmore vegetables in a savory garlicsauce ($7.95).

Hold the rice and you’ve got a well-combined meal — and hopefully a hap-pier opu.

VO veg’noutwith

Terri Hefner

New Liu’s satisfies stomachs with tofu, mixed veggies

New Liu’s Chop SueyWhere:Kamehameha Shopping Center1620 N. School St.Honolulu, HI 96817

Call:841.8668

Hours:Open daily, 10:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.

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

www.3660.com

COOKINGCLASS

Wednesday, July 276:00 PM

Oyster with Champagne Sauce

Mahimahi Provencale

Filet of Beef Tenderloin,Marchand de Vin

Profiteroles with House MadeVanilla Ice Cream

$65Inclusive of tax & service charge

This cooking demonstration includeswine pairing with each course

Join Chef Russell Siu

1345 S. King StreetCorner of S. King St.

& Sheridan St.Close to Ala Moana

Shpg Cntr & Wal Mart

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

Japanese Home Style Restaurant“Hinone Mizunone”

Please enjoy the KAMADAKIGOHAN

cooked completely by “Ogama”.

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

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

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

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

Closed Sundays

Dinner Menu2 Choice

Teishoku Combo$16.75- $20.75

Dinner Menu2 Choice

Teishoku Combo$16.75- $20.75

Maple Garden/Yen King909 Isenberg Street • 941-6641

www.MapleGardenHawaii.com

Ask about our extendedhours for Graduation.

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

FREE Ample Parking@ FHB after hours

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

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

offer or discounts.NO

MSG

LOBSTERS$11.99

with purchase of 1-Entree

SundayLunch Buffet11:30AM - 2:30PM

$19.95per person

Children under 12 eat for freeKama‘ainas & Military

get 10% OFFSeniors 55+ get 15% OFF

Offer shall not be combined with other discount specials.

Discovery Bay (next to Buffalo Wild Wings)

1778 Ala Moana Blvd., Ste 213www.MonsoonIndiaOahu.com

941-5111

Vegetarian Items Available& Endless Naan

Four years ago when Kochi firstopened, senior partner Lee Takarawas waiting for the right time to

introduce the Kurobuta Kakuni to themenu.“I've always wanted to do it, but we

didn't have the right set-up or it wasn'tthe right time. Now that we have theright set-up, we're able to provide it forour guests,” says Takara.Kochi and its partner, neighboring

delicatessen Gulick, have always beenknown for quality of food, which cele-brates both heart and heritage.Kochi’s Kurobuta Kakuni is a cele-bration of pork, and is known for itsexquisite taste, texture and flavor. Breeding of this exceptional pig

began nearly 300 years ago at theHouse of Windsor in Great Britain.Berkshires eventually were intro-duced to Asia, shared and bred foremperors and their families.Consisting of the belly portion of the

Berkshire, Kurobuta Kakuni ($18.95) isbraised for five to six hours.

“We render all the loose fat leavingjust a little, which is really just theconnective tissue, which is really fla-vorful,” says Takara.Once cut and braised to perfec-

tion, the pork is then set in a shoyu-ginger stock served with a hatchomiso reduction, ready for your suc-culent approval.

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A dish that honorsthe heart, heritageof diners at Kochi

Kurobuta Kakuni ($18.95)Leah Friel photo

Kochi Where:1936 S. King St.Honolulu

Call:941.2835

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For businesspeople looking for a quickbreakfast or a healthy lunch, 1132 Café& Catering provides a plethora of delicious

selections. “Our main business is catering for offices —

for office functions, meetings, training sessionsand seminars,” owner Stefan Kruger says. “Ourmain audience is businesspeople.”

Kruger and his wife, Edna, opened the restau-rant’s first location five years ago at 1132Bishop Street. They named it “1132 Café,” inhopes that it would help customers to recognizeits location.

“(The first location is) a 25-story building,but it doesn’t have a name,” Kruger says. “It’svery difficult to describe, but everybody knowshow it looks … the best reference is to say it’sthe former First Hawaiian Bank building.”

The Krugers decided to open 1132 Café’ssecond location three months ago, a few blocksdown on 999 Bishop Street, inside the FirstHawaiian Center. Although the two locations

are not even a mile apart, Krugeracknowledges the differencesbetween them.

“The first location was not sowell-known because you cannotsee it from the street; the secondlocation is open to the street, somore people see it,” he says.“At the first location, we can dobaking but we cannot do cooking(because of the kitchen), sothere is no hot food over there.We have sandwiches, saladsand breakfast, but we wantedto have hot catering; now, (atour second location), we havea kitchen for hot catering, hotbreakfast and hot lunch, and italso has a good pizza oven.”

When it comes to the restaurant’s “one-of-a-kind” factor, Kruger says its combination ofdifferent menu elements makes it unique.

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Where:999 Bishop St.

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1 Combo Pizza and Salad-1 slice chicken pesto pizza andmediteranean salad wih spicy cucumber dressing ($7.64)2 Catering-Sandwich Platter with Chips and Cookies($8.50 per person)3 Combo Sandwich and Salad-1/2 chicken curry sand-wich on square bread with 1132 salad ($7.93)4 Turkey Cranberry on Spinach Herb Wrap ($6.92)

5 Owner Edna Kruger and employee Mae Ralda C.Paredes with Combo Pizza and Salad ($7.64), ComboSandwich and Salad ($7.93), Turkey Cranberry onSpinach Wrap ($6.92) and Beef Stew wih Rice andSteamed Vegetables ($6.92)6 Inside of 1132 Cafe at 999 Bishop St. with extra seat-ing available on the second floor.

“We’re trying to offer more variety,” he explains.“A lot of places in downtown sell standard food.For years, they don’t change the menu. Nowadays,you have everything that’s specialized. Here, youhave a combination of hot food, pizza, sandwiches,salads and pastries, also, all freshly made on loca-tion.”

Many items on the café’s menu have becomecustomer favorites. The 1132 Salad ($4.97 small,$6.92 large)—lettuce topped with strawberries,mangoes, cranberries and glazed walnuts—reignsas the eatery’s signature dish. The Chicken PestoPizza ($3.77 per slice, $14.99 for whole 15-inchpizza), consisting of basil pesto sauce, bakedchicken breast, mushrooms, mozzarella and tomatosauce, is another popular choice. The Lasagna($4.97 small, $6.92 regular) and the Chili withBeans and Portuguese Sausage ($6.92) are widelyrequested hot entrees.

While the restaurant features several permanenthot lunch plates, it offers à la carte options thatchange weekly, including the famous 1132 BakedChicken with Spicy Coconut Sauce, GrilledMushroom Steak and Teriyaki Chicken. The eateryalso provides weekly specials, such as the FurikakeEggplant & Tofu with Rice ($5.97).

“For the hot food, we have six permanent dishes

that we have all the time,” Kruger says. “Then wehave the à la carte, which is three or four (dishes)that we have for one week. We just started theFurikake Eggplant & Tofu with Rice last week; itwas so popular that we kept it for another week.”

1132 Café is not only popular for its breakfastand lunch menu, but also for its catering services.

“One of the popular catering options is the ‘AllDay Meeting’ service ($19.50 per person),” Krugersays. “That includes breakfast and lunch, so youcan have pastries or hot breakfast and coffee, thenfor lunch, you can have a sandwich and wrapplatter. Another popular catering choice is the‘1132 Lunch Treat’ ($11.99 per person), whereyou have a combination of sandwiches and wrapsplus two side salads or pastas.”

While the restaurant’s menus currently changewith the addition of new dishes, the biggestupcoming change is the start of take-home meals.

“The take-home meals would be available after2 p.m.,” Kruger says. “That is a restaurant-qualitymeal you can take home and heat up in themicrowave. We have actually started the take-home pizza already and within the next twoweeks, we will start the take-home meals.”

The introduction of take-home meals could leadto further changes, depending on its success.

“We might expand the closing time in theafternoon to 5:30 p.m., if it becomes popular,”Kruger says.

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While Pho My Lien Restaurant’sheadliner remains the beef noo-dle soup after which it is

named, the Vietnamese eatery also fea-tures a plethora of un-pho-getable pupusto choose from. The menu is versatile in that each dish

can serve as a starter, main or side dish,and can be enjoyed in solitude or with alarge group. While the pho (pronounced“fuh”) keeps satisfied customers comingback again and again, restaurant ownerTommy Dang says that the RiceVermicelli ($8.50 for one choice of meat,$9.95 for two choices and $11.95 forthree choices) also is extremely popular.Guests may choose from a variety of suc-culent meats, including barbecue beef,barbecue shrimp, barbecue chicken,barbecue pork or crispy egg rolls. Therice vermicelli is served in a large bowlwith chopped cucumber, mint leaves,bean sprouts, crisp lettuceand is accompanied by aspecial house fish sauce.Those wishing to spicethings up may choose toadd some hot chilisriracha sauce — the per-fect addition to the dish’salluring aroma.The Green Papaya Salad

($7.50) is another guestfavorite, and featuresfreshly shredded greenpapaya, shrimp, mintleaves and peanuts, and isserved with a specialhouse salad dressing.Located in the heart of

Aiea on the second floor ofWestridge Shopping Center,Pho My Lien is open forlunch and dinner daily from10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 8 p.m. Sundays.

1 Rice Plate with Pork Chop ($8.50)2 Rice Vermicelli ($9.95)3 Green Papaya Salad ($7.50)Lawrence Tabudlo photos

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Ige’s Restaurant Where:98-761 Oihana PlaceAiea

Call:486.3500

Hours:Lounge, Monday-Saturday: 5-9 p.m.Closed Sunday for private parties.

Jams and grindsThe cuisine of the Ige family

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also is available at a fun, ever-changing venue in Aiea.Ron Ige, owner of Ige’s

Restaurant & 19th Puka, explainsthat his mom started a businessyears ago, selling local favoriteslike saimin and chicken teriyaki.All the kids helped out, and soon,Ige was dreaming about startinga restaurant of his own.“I just had a wild idea that Iwas going to start a restau-rant one day,” he says.Now, Ige has been liv-

ing his dream for the lasteight years, serving up alot of his mom’s classicrecipes amid an exciting,versatile atmosphere.“A lot of the recipes

are basically ones thatmy mom taught me,” hesays.Ige’s Restaurant & 19th Puka

serves up a different options forthe Mix Plate each day of theweek. On Tuesdays, Ige’s offersFresh Corned Beef. Wednesdaysmean Korean Fried Chicken, andThursdays bring Roast Turkey.Plus, all Mix Plates and dinnerspecials are 15 percent offMonday-Thursday. Choose twoentrees from the ones above orfrom options including ChickenKatsu, Shoyu Pork, GrilledAtlantic Salmon, Baby Back Ribsand Shrimp Tempura with rice,potatoes or fries and soup orsalad for $15.29.Monday-Thursday also has

lower drink prices. Beers cost $3and imports cost $4.But that certainly does not

mean you should miss out onFridays at Ige’s, when it serves upits popular Hawaiian Plate ($17.99)that comes with Lau Lau, ChickenLong Rice, Teriyaki Flap Meat,Lomi Salmon and salad.Everyday dishes also include

Joal’s Teriyaki Flap Meat SaladSpecial ($11.99), Grilled Mahi Mahi($13.99) and Shoyu Pork ($13.99).And just as the menu changes

day-by-day, so does the enter-

tainment. On Mondays, singalong for karaoke night.Tuesdays, magician Santos Kiddroams the restaurant to performtableside magic for patrons.From Wednesday throughSaturday, come in for live music,with different bands taking thestage each night. Thursdays fea-ture Hawaiian music, andSaturdays are for contemporary,easy listening bands includingIsland Magic. Friday, which Ige says is the

most popular night of the week,is themed Flashback Fridays.Enjoy bands such as King Pinsand H20, and dancing begins at8:30 p.m.; so get ready to hit thefloor and dance to the music.

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Anytime CaféLet me just say that I’m addicted to Anytime Cafe,

which serves up anything and everything I crave at allhours of the day and night. Good eats is what it's allabout here — be it pasta, won ton, pizza and more — thisMarket City Shopping Center establishment has it all!It's all about pork chops this week, and trust me,

Anytime Cafe owners Ken and Cindy Wong sure knowthe secrets to serving up the pork chop of all porkchops that is succulently delicious — the Baked PorkChop with Fried Rice ($12.95).A Hong Kong favorite, this dish features three tender

pieces of pork chops topped with a melted mozzarellacheese and paired with a zesty tomato sauce, whichaccording to Cindy, is made from a secret recipe.“Our tomato sauce has a hint of sweetness to it,really adding to the dish,” Cindy explains, noting thatthe Baked Pork Chop with Fried Rice is a highlyrequested item on the menu.The tender morsels of pork chops are then gar-

nished with savory sauteed onions and served on abed of mouthwatering fried rice.Better yet, your meal also comes with two pieces of

piping hot garlic bread and your choice of soup or salad.

Anytime CafeMarket City Shopping Center

2919 Kapiolani Blvd. #218735.3888

New Liu’s Chop SueyWhen it comes to Chinese cuisine, my list of favorite

dishes runs the gamut, but, honestly, a Chinese mealisn’t complete without an inviting order of Salt andPepper Pork Chops to intrigue your appetite.Owner Henry Liu opened the doors to New Liu’s

Chop Suey in Kamehameha Shopping Center in 2002,and says diners have flocked to this Kalihi eatery tosatisfy their meaty cravings.New Liu’s Chop Suey’s famous Salt and Pepper Pork

Chop on rice runs for a reasonable price of $4.75 (halforder) and $7.95 (full order). According to Liu, he wastaught this recipe by his mentors, and over the yearshas made it his own by adding his signature twist.“Just the smell alone is inviting,” says Liu of the

pork chops. “We marinate the pork chops with a vari-ety of spices, including Chinese five spice, pepper, saltand of course a lot of garlic,” he adds. “Then we fry the pork chops to a crispy golden

brown and lastly garnish it with more slivers of garlic,red chili pepper and some white wine.”If you have yet to experience the wonders of this

incredible dish, wait no longer and head down to NewLiu’s Chop Suey — you'll be more than glad you did.

New Liu's Chop SueyKamehameha Shopping Center

1620 N. School St.841.8668

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Dishes that willhave you beggin’

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By Alana Folen

Some of the best inauthentic Chinese cuisinecan be found at Hee HingRestaurant on KapahuluAvenue. This family-runestablishment opened itsdoors to the public in1984, and since then hasbecome a householdname when in the moodfor Chinese comfort food.“We recently intro-

duced the Beggar’sChicken ($38) to ourmenu. I think we’re theonly restaurant in Hawaiito offer this dish so far,”says Hee Hing Restaurantdirector Michael Lee.The Beggar’s Chicken

can feed eight to 10 peo-ple and features a wholestuffed chicken wrappedin lotus leaf and encasedin a hard flour shell.“We request that you do

order the chicken 24 hoursin advance because it doestake six hours to prepare,”Lee says, adding, “We alsohave a Beggar’s ChickenMenu available through-out the month. Speciallypriced at only $219 for atable of 10 (regularly $239)this prix fixe menuincludes dishes such asPeking Duck, WintermelonSoup, Beggar’s Chicken,

Pepper Salt Shrimp,Mongolian Pork Chop,Sauteed Shanghai BokChoy with Garlic, BraisedE Mein and the popularSteamed Island Mulletwith Lemon Shoyu.“This fish has a very

mild taste. I would say it’sa very clean-tasting fish,”Lee states.The Steamed Island

Mullet with Lemon Shoyuis sold individually as well(1.25 pounds $19.95, 1.75to 2 pounds $39), and gar-nished with fresh parsley,ginger, scallions andlemon slices.

Steamed Island Mullet with Lemon Shoyu ($19.95 and $39)Leah Friel photo

Hee HingRestaurant Where:449 Kapahulu Ave.Ste. 101

Call:735.5544

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Hours:Open daily, 10:30a.m. to 9:30 p.m.Dim sum servedfrom 10:30 a.m. to2:30 p.m.

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1 Kit n Kitchen’s Pork Chop Chimichurri ($13.95)

2 New Liu’s signature dish Salt and Pepper Pork Chop onrice ($4.75 half order, $7.95 full order)

3 Anytime Cafe’s Baked Pork Chop with Fried Rice($11.95)

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At Richo Korean Cuisine, the main objective is toprovide customers with unique dishes theyhave never tasted before but won’t soon forget.

To meet this goal, the restaurant is offering four ofits most popular menu items at discounted prices.“These four items are highly recommended by the

chef,” says assistant manager Ayako Hanzawa.The first is Richo’s Special Buffalo Wings ($5), done

One-of-a-kind dishesputs Richo cuisinein a class all its own

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Contact Sarah Pacheco at [email protected]

S ince opening in 2008, RichoKorean Cuisine has becomeknown for its creative Korean cui-

sine done with a distinct Japanese twist. Now, the Kaimukieatery is looking to make a name for itself as an after-hourshot-spot where busy nine-to-fivers can drop in for a quick noshafter work hours.Last month Richo started offering a Happy Hour menu in

the hope of attracting a new crowd of customers.“A lot of people like Happy Hour in Hawaii, so my boss

(owner Takeshi Urushido) thought it would be something goodto start,” says assistant manager Ayako Hanzawa. “Also, peo-ple can come and have a good time!”Among the offerings are three varieties of Kimchee and

Namul ($4.95); half-size portions of Tofu Salad ($3), BeefChapchae ($6) and Seafood Chijimi ($6); and Kushiyaki($4.95), a choice of yakisoba-style white-meat chicken, chick-en thighs or chicken wings that come prepared on skewerswith a plain, spicy or teriyaki sauce.“This is a customer favorite,” Hanzawa says of the

Kushiyaki. “Most of the people, what they do is order all threestyles of chicken and share.”In fact, sampling as many items from the menu is the whole

point, according to Hanzawa.“The food comes in smaller portions,” she says, “so people can

get a taste for it and then order the larger portions the next timethey come.”Happy Hour goes from 5 to 7 p.m. and again from 9 p.m. till

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Masato Tsuji with Richo’s Special Buffalo Wings

Korean-style in a spicy, home-made sauce. On the other endof the taste spectrum is theSweet Tofu ($4.95), which,Hanzawa says, is homemadeevery day by a Japaneseexpert. For a slightly more fill-ing dish, there is the CharcoalBar Mixed 5 Skewers ($9.95)and the Spicy Sundubu Chige($8), a hot-and-spicy soupmade with tofu, prawns, scal-lops and clams.“The customers really like this

soup,” Hanzawa says. “It has alot of seafood in it, and that goesreally well with the tofu.”Vegetarians and those with

seafood allergies can order thesoup without the seafood, justbe sure to let the server knowyour preference when ordering.Another customer favorite

that Hanzawa says can be cus-tomized according to dietaryneeds is the Hot StoneBibimbap ($10). A hot stone

bowl comes to the table filledwith a medley of fresh vegeta-bles including spinach, beansprouts, carrots and royal fernsautéed in a spicy sesame oilsauce all served atop whiterice. When your waiter servesthe dish, he’ll top it off with anegg and mix everything togeth-er with the sauce of yourchoice, be it a mild shoyu orspicy-hot sauce.

We have been partnering with Dining Out for several years. When we are featured in a story, we see an increased amount of trafficcoming through the restaurant. We always know we need to be extraprepared when the story breaks since we are always overwhelmedwith the number of people who respond to thestory. Customers redeem over 150 couponsevery week which is how we know Dining Out

works for us. We are thankful for the greatresults from Dining Out as well asworking with the efficient andcourteous staff.

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foodie fare

1 Charcoal Bar Mixed 5 Skewers($9.95)2 Sundubu Chige ($8)3 Hot Stone Bibimbap ($10)

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$ .25 Hamburger Sunday, August 14th (10am-5pm)$ .25 Saimin Saturday, September 17th (5pm-9pm)$1 .00 Chili Plate Sunday, October 16th (11am-7pm)

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3308 Kanaina Avenue

WHERE TO DINE

Symbol KeyBreakfast

Lunch

Dinner

After Midnight

Alcohol served

Online

Catering

Atlantis Seafood & Steak2284 Kalakaua Avenue922-6868

4 Kings Kitchen2671 S. King St.951-5464

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

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

Napoleon’s BakeryLocated inside of Zippy’s

Willows, The901 Hausten S t.952-9200

AMERICAN

BAKERYFendu Boulangerie2752 Woodlawn Dr.Manoa Marketplace988-4310

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

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

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

Eggs n’ Things343 Saratoga Road923-EGGS (3447)

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

941-4444

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

Available (with proper ID)

1841 Ala Moana Blvd.Between Ilikai & Hilton Hawaiian Village

Dinner served from 5:30 nightly. Valet parkingavailable. Not valid with any other offer.

2 0 | D I N I N G O U T | J U L Y 1 7 - 2 3 , 2 0 1 1

923 KEEAUMOKU ST.955-3388

SPECIALSLunch starting at $5.99

Dinner starting at $7.99

GRAND OPENING

Best Cantonese Cuisine

OPEN DAILY:10am — midnight

Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square by Times Supermarket

524-1628

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

any other offer. Expires 7/31/11.

Credit Card Sale Only(With Coupon)

Hong Kong Dim Sum &Regular Menu Items

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

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

10%OFF

Celebrating 10Years!

Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)

5% OFF

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Avenue738-8666

Must present couponExpires 7/31/11

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

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

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

Perfect for anyWedding or Event

Seafood RestaurantAffordable Elegance

Dim Sum

starts @ $2.95

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

(above Macy’s)jadedynastyhawaii.com

8000 Square FootRestaurant

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

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

Chef’s Dessert of the Day

$159Special Menu

for10

111N. King St. near Maunakea7am-10pm

521-8268No credit cardsaccepted for special menu

Dim SumServed 7am Daily

$198Take-out Orders

Welcomed

$100 For 10 PeopleSeaweed Tofu and Pork Soup

Deep Fried Crispy Whole ChickenSalt and Pepper Shrimp

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

Vegetable w/GarlicBeef Vegetable NoodleSteamed White Rice

Cannot combinewith other discounts

Call for info on ourFREE LOBSTER

SPECIAL

NEW!Kids Menu for$3.99

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

5724 Kalanianaole Hwy • Niu Valley Shopping CenterLOTS OF FREE PARKING

Available Daily for Dine-in or Take-out

WHERE TO DINE

CATERERS

Kahai Street Kitchen237 Kalihi Street, 845-0320

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

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

Anytime CafeMarket City Shopping Center2919 Kapiolani Blvd735-3888

CAFE

Yakiniku Camellia Buffet2494 S. Beretania St.944-0449

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

Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine590 Farrington Hwy692-9880

Golden Palace SeafoodRestaurant111 N. King St.521-8268

CHINESE

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

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

Chin’s Chinatown Restaurant1023 Maunakea St.521-4492

Canton House Restaurant162 N. Hotel St.521-3788

Canton Seafood Restaurant923 Keeaumoku St.955-3388

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

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

Camellia Buffet930 McCully St.951-0511/0611

BUFFET

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

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

CHEF KAPO’SCHEF KAPO’S

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

735-8488

Expires 7/21/11. Must Present Coupon.

NEW DISH SPECIAL

BUY ONE, GET ONE

50% OFF50% OFF

Authentic & Original Vietnamese Cuisine

1491 King St. #105 (corner of King & Kaheka)Lots of Parking in Back

Dumplings • Ramen • Fried Rice • MoreMon-Sat 11am-3pm, 5pm-11pm

Sunday 11am-3pm, 5-10pmPrivate Party rooms available

947-1133

Cannot be combined with other offers. Exp. 7/22/11

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

AIEA/PEARLRIDGE98-150 Kaonohi St.

487-9911

WAIKIKI1972 Kalakaua Ave.

942-2121

D I N I N G O U T | J U L Y 1 7 - 2 3 , 2 0 1 1 | 2 1

HO HO Chinese Cuisine590 Farrington HwyKapolei Marketplace

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

SUMMER ISPARTY TIMEBook Your’s NOW!

Call For Group Rates!

Manapua SpecialSteamed $1.25Baked $1.35

Pork HashHalf Moon

$.70

ShrimpDumplings

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

Hawaii’s Choice For QualityDining & Catering!

CATERING HOTLINE 783-7901www.ilovecountrycafehawaii.com

Serving Hawaii for more than 20 years

885 Queen StreetMon-Fri 7am - 6pm Sat-Sun 7am-3pmNavy Exchange

Pearl HarborNEX Food Court 2nd Floor

With coupon; one offer per coupon. CASH SALES ONLY.Not valid with any other promotion or discount.

Expires 7/31/11

Breakfast SpecialBuy one get one FREE

of Equal or Lesser Value Daily • 7-11am

Start Your Day withI Love Country Cafe

Now Serving...Affordable 4-Course Meal

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

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

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

www.lecacaobistro.com

by Chef JJ

Introducing New York Style

Now Available...FRENCH

MACAROON$1800

per dozen

GLUTEN FREE

DessertsAvailable

atLe CacaoBistro

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

Maple Garden/Yen King909 Isenberg St.941-6641

WHERE TO DINEFAMILY DINING

Angelo Pietro Honolulu1585 Kapiolani Blvd. #110941-0555

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

On On at McCully1110 McCully St.946-8833

ON ONat McCully

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

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

Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square524-1628

Mandalay (The)1055 Alakea St.525-8585

Hee Hing Restaurant 449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

Little Villlage Noodle House1113 Smith St.545-3008

Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant Ala Moana Shopping Center1450 Ala Moana Blvd. 4th Floor - Ho’okipa Terrace947-8818

BibasHale Koa Hotel, 2055 Kalia Road955-0555Call for eligibility details.

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

new

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

Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant5724 Kalanianaole Hwy.377-5566

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Ave.738-8666

Chirashi Bowl | $18.75Fresh ahi, hamachi, and salmon sashimi

with spicy tuna and tobiko, served over rice.

MONDAY 10AM - 3PM | TUES - SUN 10AM - 9PM

Dine-in or Carry-out Available

WATERFRONT at PIER 38 | N. NIMITZ | 275-0063Entrance one block Diamond Head from Young Brothers

Join us for LUNCH & DINNER | Plenty of FREE Parking

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596-0799Since 1989

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

6 AM - 12 MIDFRI & SAT6 AM - 2 AM

MON11 AM - 12 MID

YAKINIKUMILLION

TUES-SUN 6AM-11AM

NEW

20% OFFSENIOR DISCOUNT60+ older, applies to

breakfast only

$2.99 BREAKFAST SPECIAL

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

2 2 | D I N I N G O U T | J U L Y 1 7 - 2 3 , 2 0 1 1

HanakiShabu Shabu

11:30 am-2:30 pm; 5 pm-9:30 pm (Closed Tuesdays)

MANOA MARKETPLACE (Tons of FREE Parking) 988-1551

WHERE TO DINE

Wailana Coffee House1860 Ala Moana Blvd.955-1764

Zippy’sCall the one nearest you.

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

Kit N Kitchen1010 University Avenue942-7622

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

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

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

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

FILIPINO

Tanaka Saimin888 N. Nimitz Hwy #103524-2020

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

JJ Bistro & French Pastry3447 Waialae Ave.739-0993

Restaurant Epic 1131 Nuuanu Ave.587-7877

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

Star of Honolulu Cruises & Events1540 South King Street983-STAR (7827)

Rainbow Drive Inn3308 Kanaina Ave.737-0177

Le Cacao Bistro3441 Waialae Ave.626-5368

STRAWBERRY CLOUD CAKE

Two layers of vanilla chiffon cake filled with custard and strawberry

filling, iced with whipped cream and topped with stripes of

strawberry filling.

TRYOUR

OFTHE

Menu for Four• Watercress Chicken Soup• Roast Duck Cantonese Style

• Ma Po Tofu • Garlic Shoyu Prawns• Beef with Choy Sum

• Hee Hing Special Noodles• Rice

$49 for four*this coupon required; expires July 31, 2011

Beggar’s Chicken / Peking Duck MenuJuly 15 to July 31• Peking Duck

• Wintermelon Soup• Beggar’s Chicken

• Pepper Salt Shrimp• Mongolian Pork Chop

• Steamed Island Mullet with Lemon Shoyu• Sauteed Shanghai Bok Choy with Garlic

• Braised E Mein$219 Table of Ten (Reg. $239)

LET US DO THE COOKING!

449 KAPAHULU AVE., STE 101735-5544

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

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

$39 for two

MAINE LOBSTER DINNER FOR TWO• Chinese Chicken Salad

• Mu Shu Pork • Maine Lobster with• Ginger Scallions • Mongolian Beef

• Sauteed Chinese Broccoli$49 for two

this coupon required; expires July 31, 2011

Not combinable with other discounts. 65 or older w/Coupon& ID. No online or photo-copied coupons. One coupon perperson. Discounts off regular adult price. Expires 7/31/11

SENIOR SPECIAL30% OFF50% OFFDinner

Lunch LUNCH & DINNER

KAMA‘AINA SPECIAL!

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

20%OFFBIRTHDAY SPECIALFREE BIRTHDAY MEAL FOR ANY AGEWith Family and GroupLUNCH & DINNER 20%OFF

Must have minimum party of 4. One Birthday coupon per party of 4.Coupon valid on actual birthday, ID required. Not combinable withother discounts. Discounts off regular adult price. No online orphoto-copied coupons. Expires 7/31/11

*Excluding Happy Hour *Excluding Happy Hour *Excluding Happy Hour

98-150 Kaonohi St. • Tel: 486-51002380 Kuhio Ave • Tel: 923-2260

$2/2 hr. parking Miramar at Waikiki Mon-Fri 5:30-10pm *Menu and prices subject to change

Island Favorites5pm - 10pm

New York Steak & Mahi Mahi $16.95New York Steak & Fried Shrimp $16.95Prime Rib & Half Maine Lobster $38.95Prime Rib & Snow Crab Legs $38.95Atlantis Loco Moco $18.95

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

D I N I N G O U T | J U L Y 1 7 - 2 3 , 2 0 1 1 | 2 3

SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCESUNDAY. . . . . . . . . Melveen LeedMONDAY . . . . . . . Jerry Santos & HulaTUESDAY. . . . . . . Robert Cazimero & HulaTHURSDAY. . . . . . Sista Robi & Jeff RasmussenFRIDAY. . . . . . . . Nathan Aweau

Buy onedinner entree,

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

Expires 7/26/11.

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

DANNY COUCHSaturday

ROBERT CAZIMEROWednesday

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

an Island Speciality Served every Thursday at

WHERE TO DINEGREEK

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

Greek MarinaKoko Marina Shopping Center7192 Kalanianaole Hwy.396-8441

ITALIAN

Top of WaikikiWaikiki Business Plaza2270 Kalakaua Ave. 923-3877

Stage Restaurant1250 Kapiolani Blvd.237-5429

Chai’s Island BistroAloha Tower Market Pl.585-0011

Hy’s Steak House2440 Kuhio Ave.922-5555

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

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

Ala Moana CenterHookipa Terrace356-8300

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

FINE DINING

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

Manoa Marketplace2752 Woodlawn Dr.988-5923

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

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

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

KAHALA LOCATIONNOW SERVINGDIM SUM

Live WholeMain Lobster

$11.99w/ entree

purchase

FREESide Chinese Chicken Salad w/any entrée purchasew/ad. exp. 7/21/11 Dine-in or Take-out. Offer goodat King St. and Kahala

$228Chicken Salad

Imperial Scallop SoupPeking Duck with BunSalt & Pepper Shrimp

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

Steamed Rice, Dessert

1055 Alakea St.525-8585

Special Price for Table of 10

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

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

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

BBQ RIBS w/LEMON SHRIMP

EAST COASTMISO BUTTERFISH STEAK & LOBSTER

Heavy Pupus menu all items are $4.95, 3pm–5pm

Dinner menu $14.95 and up, 5pm–9pmIncludes soup and salad bar

*Menu and prices subject to change

Breakfast menu, $3.75 and up, 7am–10amLunch Menu, $8.95 and up, 11am–2pm, Includes soup and salad bar

1837 Kapiolani Blvd • 520-1120 • Lots of FREE Parking • Hours 7am –[email protected]

SALMON

Bring Your Own

Booze!

2 4 | D I N I N G O U T | J U L Y 1 7 - 2 3 , 2 0 1 1

580 Nimitz Hwy.545-7979

WEEKLY CALENDARWEEKLY CALENDARSnow Crab MondaysTwo Pounds of Large Snow Crab legs

$25.95

Keiki and Senior Citizen Tuesdays

Keikis Eat Free with Adult EntréeSeniors 55 and Older – 20% Discount

Alan Arita the MagicianBalloon Sculpturing and Fun!!!

Prime Rib Wednesdays18 oz Slow Roasted Garlic Crusted Prime Rib with da works!

$19.95 5 pm till all gone!

Couple’s ThursdaysGrilled New York Steak | Broiled Half Maine Lobster

$59 for TwoAloha Fridays

Da Bestest Hawaiian Plate ($21.95)and Live Entertainment

Coming July 23, 2011!Chuckwagon Buffet Saturdays

until 9pmCarved Prime Rib, Fried Chicken, BBQ Ribs, Pepper Shrimp, Salads, Mac & Cheese,Baked Beans, Dessert & Soft Drink

$28.95 adults $16.95 keikis 5 to 12Big Aloha Sunday Brunch

9am to 1:30pm$19.95 Adults

$8.95 Keikis 5 to 12

NOW OPEN at900 N. Nimitz Hwy

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

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AUTHENTIC KOREAN DISHES

Happy Hour 4-7pmAll American Beers $2.00

Soju - $4.95Appetizers starting at $4.95

Lunch Specials & Platesstarting at $5.99

1604 Kalakaua Ave • 951-9370Mon–Sat: 11 am - 2 am • Sun: 11 am - 10 pm

AUTHENTIC KOREAN DISHES

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

• Wine Spectator Award-Winning Wine List

• Live Entertainment• Valet Parking

Proper Attire Required

Reservations Recommended2440 Kuhio Ave.

922 5555www.hyshawaii.com

Receive acomplimentary

Hy’s Cheesecake & Keepsake Photo For Honoree

Celebrate Your BirthdayWith us and

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Dim Sum Set

$674(Dine-in Only)

Weekly Special(Regular $8.99)

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

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$674

901 Hausten St. • www.willowshawaii.com • 952-9200

Hawaii’s Original GardenRestaurant Since 1944 6:30pm-8:30pm NO COVER CHARGE

UPCOMING ENTERTAINERSJuly 21

Jr. Kekuewa

July 28Aunty Geri KuhiaCall for more information

& scheduled performances

WHERE TO DINE

Sekiya’s Restaurant &Delicatessen2746 Kaimuki Avenue732-1656

Sushi King2700 S. King St.947-2836

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

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

Makino Chaya98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

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

Kobe Japanese Steak House1841 Ala Moana Blvd.941-4444

Hinone Mizunone1345 South King St.942-4848

Kochi1936 South King St.941-2835

Hifumi Japanese RestaurantChinese Cultural Plaza536-3035

JAPANESE

Z PizzaWard CentreAuahi St. Shops596-0066

151 Hekili St., Kailua230-8400

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

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

*DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WITH

THIS AD. EXP. 7/31/11.

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

WAIMALU 485-8883

98-1277 Kaahumanu St.(across from Safeway)

www.paesanohawaii.com

MANOA988-5923

2752 Woodlawn Drive

July Special $4.442 Spring Rolls & 1 Summer Roll

Offer valid on dine-in orders only. Must present coupon. Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons. Exp 7/31/11.

Military w/ID Receive 10% OFF

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

M-Sat 10am-10pm • Sun 10am-8pmfacebook.com/phomylienhawaiifacebook.com/phomylienhawaii

488-4900 488-4900

at the Colony Surf

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

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

Expires 7/31/11

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

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Cupcake Bouquets Custom Cookies • Cakes

Gift Baskets • FundraisingBack by Popular Demand

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

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

Open for Plate Lunch

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

Catering AvailableEveryday!

237 KALIHI ST.(Corner of Kahai and Kalihi)

ph 845-0320fax 842-4273

kahaistreet-kitchen.com

DINE IN – TAKE-OUTCatering from casual to exquisite events

Signature dishes offered as

Daily Specials

Soft Shell Crab AlfredoRicotta Stuffed

ChickenMini Okinawan Sweet Potato

& Kalua Pork Cakes

Dinner Daily from 4:30pm949 Kapahulu Avenue

(corner of Kapahulu and Kaimuki Ave.)

732-7666

F R E S H S I M P L E A F F O R D A B L EThis coupon cannot be combined with other offers. Expires 7/22/11

10% OFF FOOD ONLY

Between 4:30 - 6:30pm

with this coupon

Now Serving Alcohol

WHERE TO DINE

Yakiniku Million626 Sheridan St.596-0799

Richo3008 Waialae Ave.734-2222

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

Sushi San1411 Kapiolani Blvd, Suite 1944-0670

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

Central, in Waikiki Shopping Plaza,922-4702

West in Ala Moana Cntr-Hookipa Terrace945-3443

Sushi Company 1111 McCully Street947-5411

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

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

KOREANFrog House Restaurant1604 Kalakaua Ave.951-9370

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

MOCHI

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

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

MEXICAN

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

941-2835KIDS EAT FREEMONDAY & TUESDAY

*KIDS - Ages 2 to 7 years old.

*1 Child per AdultFREE ENTREE ONYOUR B-DAY!

*BIRTHDAY PERSON w/Valid ID &

*2 ADULT (guests) to qualify.

*FREE ENTREE (up to $19 value).

We Welcome

GROUP PARTIES

841-0931Kam Shopping Center • Open 6am Daily

Cannot be combined with any other discounts. Exp. 7/21/11

15% OFFAll Dinner Entrees

after 4pm

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

524-2020

Try our NEW MENU ITEMVEGETABLEPLATTER

$1195

Lightly BatteredSweet Potato,Eggplant, Zuchinni, Onion Rings,Mushrooms, andGreen Beans. Served with riceand dipping sauce.

Shrimp Scampi Won Ton Noodle

Also available Pasta • Burgers • Salads • SandwichesOPEN TIL MIDNIGHT!

2919 Kapiolani Blvd., #218 MARKET CITY SHPG CNTR 735-3888

FREE PIZZA!BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE (Reg. $9.95each)

Build your own 10” pizza with

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

with any other offer. Expires 7/31/11.

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor

restaurantsuntory.com922-5511

RESTAURANT

SUNTORY

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

RESTAURANT& 19TH PUKA

www.igesrestaurant.com

Featuring Our

New! Salad BarIncluded with Entrees

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

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Best

Greek Food

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

396-8441 Koko Marina Shopping Center

WHERE TO DINE

Pho My Lien98-150 Kaonohi St.488-4900

Pho Kitchen2919 Kapiolani Blvd.735-8488

Jin Din Rou1491 S. King St.947-1133

VIETNAMESE

Souvaly Thai Cuisine803 Kam Hwy.455-5888

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

THAI

TAIWANESE

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

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

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

3660 on the Rise 3660 Waialae Ave.737-1177

PACIFIC RIM

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

OKAZUYA

SHABU SHABU

SEAFOODUncle’s Fish MarketWaterfront at Pier 34B275-0063

Hanaki RestaurantManoa Marketplace2756 Woodlawn Drive988-1551

$1 OFFAny Breadpurchases over $4

Must present coupon • exp. 7/21/11

DAILY BREAD SPECIALSTUESDAY Rustic Kalamata Olive Bread

WEDNESDAY Sundried Tomato Cheesebread

THURSDAY Foccacia Derecco

FRIDAY Walnut Raisin

SATURDAY Hamakua Farms Mushroom Bread

SUNDAY Buckwheat Fig

“All Natural no added chemicals”

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

801 Dillingham (next to Costco)

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

951-MAXS (6297) Since 1945

“Cuisine of the Philippines”

www.maxsofmanila.com

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

Quick Picnic PackMax’s Whole Chicken,

16pc Lumpiang Shanghai Choice of Pancit

and a FREE Max’s Eco Bag.$26.99

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

Limited Time Offer

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

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

Limited Time Only!

OFF Our NewSTRAWBERRY GOAT

CHEESE SALAD

zpizza.com

$2with the purchase of any pizza. (Slices not included) Exp. 7/31/11.Offer not valid with other discounts.

NEW!NEW!NEW!Sweet & Sour

Boneless Chicken+ 5 winners each week for a

$200 gift card for school supplies from

& a $50 HIC gift card!

Enter to win oneof 2 Apple MacBooks!

+ 5 winners each week for a



$7.95 fast food

Served daily 10:30am - 9:30pm

Restaurant price $8.95. Some restrictions may apply, see store for details. O�er and giveaway available until July 31, 2011.

Enter to win oneEnter to win one

Ph: 677-7744 www.acateredexperience.com

Full Service Catering & Event Planning

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tableside

@tablesideAbove: Joelle Brookewith the Spinach and

Tomato Omlette and theBelgian Waffle.

Inset: Spinach andTomato Omlette ($9) andthe Belgian Waffle ($10)

1 | Caroline Obet, Hermida

Jatios and Pondrik

2 | Catie and Christi Kakuk

3 | Sarah Porter 4 | Hilda

Stewart and Herbert

Mcbee 5 | Paul, Diego and

Lucas Shimizu

Pagoda Restaurant

Pagoda Restaurant offers a peaceful diningexperience as patrons take in the pictur-esque views of a Japanese garden, koi

pond and waterfall among them. However, it’sthe remarkable cuisine of Asian, Hawaiian andWestern favorites, prepared by head chef JasonTakemura, that draws them back for more eachand every time. Pagoda Restaurant is open forbreakfast, lunch and dinner, and is located at1525 Rycroft St. Call 948.8356.

Photos by Leah Friel

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