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(from left) Cook Audy Flemingand executive chef JohnArciaga present Makino’s elab-orate cuisine, including GarlicShrimp Sizzling Plate andDungeness Crab Sizzling Plate.

Makino Chaya is a seafoodlover’s haven with its elaboratebuffet and bountiful menuoptions. Now, things are evensweeter with JJ Bistro & French Pastry’s decadent desserts added to the mix.See Page 4

Leah Friel photo

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Squid. It doesn’t sound so appealingright off the bat, now does it? Butwhat if I told you it was breaded

and deep-fried? Don’t tell me that doesn’tspark your interest, because we all knoweverything tastes better that way! Well, theproof is in the pudding. Calamari has beena favorite among diners for decades, andfor good reason! It consists of batter-coat-ed, deep-fried squid (usually fried for lessthan two minutes to prevent toughness)served plain, with salt and lemon, or witha special dipping sauce for seasoning.

The word calamari is the plural form ofthe Italian word for squid, calamaro, andcalamari itself is quite popular inMediterranean cuisine. However, over theyears it’s crossed cultural boundaries aswell, and today you can find calamari atthe forefront of many restaurant menus.

Therefore, this week, craving all thingscalamari, I decided to pay a visit to a fewof my favorite Ono, You Know establish-ments eager to take a bite out of simplecalamari goodness! It doesn’t get muchbetter than this!

Eggs ‘n ThingsEggs ‘n Things

makes waking upbefore the crack ofdawn a walk in thepark — because,really, who canresist everythingfrom pancakes to

crepes, omelets, wafflesand more? No foodie I know of, and cer-tainly not me! But don't think this break-fast lover’s paradise only caters to earlybirds, because here at Eggs ‘n Things,you’ll find many alluring dinner specials(available from 5 to 10 p.m.) as well. Andbeing a self-proclaimed food enthusiast, I

will admit that I have an undying affectionfor the eatery’s Calamari Steak ($13.95).If you haven't tried it yet, you must! It’ssuperb!

General manager Michael Skedeleskipresented me with not one, but threestyles in which this most sought-aftersteak can be prepared: Sauteed, Cajun-style or Furikake-style.

“Cajun Calamari Steak is most request-ed by our customers,” Skedeleski says,noting that the Cajun seasoning undoubt-edly provides a bit of a kick.

“Locals love Furikake Calamari Steakbecause it has a nice Asian flair to it,”adds nighttime kitchen manager PeterKauleinamoku.

So, whatever your choice, do know thatEggs 'n Things Calamari Steak is bound tostir up an appetite, as the steak itself ispan-seared and ever-so tender, and servedwith potatoes, pancakes or rice, and yourchoice of potato or tossed salad.

“We not only serve Calamari Steak hereat our Saratoga restaurant, but also atWaikiki Beach Eggspress on KalakauaAvenue,” Skedeleski explains. Eggs ‘nThings Waikiki Beach Eggspress is per-fect for those on the go who want to graba quick bite to eat, and in an effort to helpthe environment, everything is served ineco-friendly takeout containers.

Eggs ‘n Things343 Saratoga Road

923.3447

Keo’s Thai CuisineContinuing on my trek through Waikiki,

I decided to pay a visit to Keo’s ThaiCuisine on Kuhio Avenue. You can’t missthis divine establishment as it welcomes

all patrons with its open-air atmosphereand garden setting, which features alush array of fresh floral arrangements,and Thai statues and décor.

Keo Sananikone owns the restaurant,which has been named as a kamaainafavorite for years and prides itself onserving the best in authentic Thai cuisine.My favorites on the menu run the gamut,however, a few that stand out includeEvil Jungle Prince (Keo’s signaturedish), Sa-Teh Chicken, Garlic Shrimpwith Mushrooms and none other thanCrispy Calamari Salad ($14.95).

A refreshing take on a classic food,Keo’s Crispy Calamari Salad is some-

Above: The editor loves Eggs ‘n Things Cajun-style Calamari Steak ($13.95).Right: Keo’s Thai Cuisine’s Crispy CalamariSalad ($14.95)

By Alana Folen | Photos by Leah Friel

EDITORAlana Folen

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“Our main draw is ourseafood,” says Chris Mitchell,general manager of operations.“We have Snow Crab, HalfMaine Lobster and MisoButterfish that you can order offthe dinner menu, and on week-ends we offer snow crab duringlunch as well,” he explains. “Wealways change things up andlook for new ideas and newopportunities, but our goal willalways be to make our cus-tomers happy.”

Makino Chaya’s lunch buffetis available weekdays from11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ($14.98per person) and weekends from11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. ($17.98 perperson). The dinner buffet isoffered Monday throughThursday from 6 to 8:30 p.m.($30.98 per person), Fridaysfrom 6 to 9 p.m. ($31.98 per per-son) and weekends from 5:30 to 9p.m. ($31.98 per person).

“People always ask me what’s thedifference between lunch and dinner,and I always tell them that the higher-quality items are always served atdinner. You can also order off ourmenu, too.”

On the dinner menu you’ll find avariety of mouth-watering selectionsto reel in your appetite includingFresh Oysters, Shrimp Tempura, ZaruSoba, Soft Shell Crab, Katsu Curryand more. According to Mitchell, the

Pearlridge restaurant also recentlyadded two alluring sizzling plates thatloyal patrons have been loving.

“We have our Garlic ShrimpSizzling Plate, in which the shrimpis sauteed in a garlic butter sauce,and we have a Dungeness CrabSizzling Plate with curry sauce.Once you get the meat out of theshell and mix it with the curry sauce,it’s so delicious.”

As for Makino Chaya’s other top-notch items such as SeafoodDynamite — a mixture of lobster

Dining Out Cover Story Makino Chaya

Every foodie would agree that heaven on earthis found at Makino Chaya. And with more than100 items to feast on, you can only hope that

you`re not dreaming. This popular Japanese seafoodeatery is nothing but reality, and has been stealingthe hearts of hungry diners for years and contin-ues to do so with its elaborate buffet and ever-expanding menu options.

JJ Luangkhot and MakinoChaya’s general manager of operations Chris Mitchell

Executive chef John Arciaga and cook AudyFleming

Dungeness Crab Sizzling Plate

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Dining Out Cover Story Makino Chaya

and crab topped withcheese in a crab shell —tempura and barbecuechicken, executive chefJohn Arciaga and hisdedicated team makesure there’s more thanenough for everyone'sdining pleasure.

And, in addition to therestaurant’s remarkablelunch and dinner offer-ings, a tried and true feastisn’t complete without thesweetest of endings.Makino Chaya has raisedthe bar once again and hasnow added the finest ofcreations from JJ Bistro &French Pastry to itsdessert selection.

“The collaboration thatwe’ve done with chef JJLuangkhot is a genius idea,”Mitchell states. “JJ’s a very excel-lent chef and it’s a start of a greatfamily friendship. We’re certainhis desserts will bring a lot ofsweet tooths here.

“JJ’s desserts are usually meantfor upscale a la carte restaurants,and to see this type of dessert atour buffet is excellent. He takes alot of pride in his work,” he adds.

Luangkhot, an award-winningpastry chef, creates edible works

of art on a daily basis, and hecouldn’t be happier to sharethese sweet nothings withMakino Chaya.

“It’s a dream come true to havethis opportunity to work withMakino Chaya,” he states. “Theywanted to provide the best dessertending, seeing that they alreadyhave the best buffet. Every monthwe hope to change up thedesserts. We always want toupdate the selection, and rightnow we have Strawberry Guava

Cake, Red Velvet Cake,Chocolate Cake, MangoCake, Tiramisu, and ofcourse, ChocolatePyramid.”

And if you dine on yourbirthday, you’ll receive afree Chocolate Pyramidcourtesy of Makino Chaya(also, don’t forget to takeadvantage of the birthdayspecial coupon andkamaaina special couponfound on Page 29 for evenmore great offerings).Want to continue anybirthday celebration withone of Luangkhot’s mag-nificent cakes? You canplace an order at least 24hours in advance and itwill be ready for you atMakino Chaya.

“It’s been said that our restau-rant is like Disneyland — youcan’t get on all the rides in oneday, so you have to come backagain. The same goes for ourfood, you have to return formore,” Mitchell exclaims.

“We try to give our customerswhat they want at a reasonableprice, and we always want togive back to the locals. It’s thelocals who keep our businessgoing strong.”

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11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday-Friday lunch

11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday lunch

6-8:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday dinner

6-9 p.m. Fridays dinner

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(from left) Cook Audy Flemingand executive chef JohnArciaga present Makino’s elab-orate cuisine, including GarlicShrimp Sizzling Plate andDungeness Crab Sizzling Plate.

Makino Chaya is a seafoodlover’s haven with its elaboratebuffet and bountiful menuoptions. Now, things are evensweeter with JJ Bistro & French Pastry’s decadent desserts added to the mix.See Page 4Leah Friel photo

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AN EDITION OF

Garlic Shrimp Sizzling Plate

Customer Leimaile Quitevis enjoys Makino’simpressive buffet.

Chef JJ Luangkhot’s assorted desserts now avail-able at Makino Chaya.

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Acommon opinion held bythe majority of local culi-nary connoisseurs is the

notion that small, hole-in-the-wall establishments offer upsome of the most eclectic — anddelicious — eats.

Ert’s Grill fits the bill to per-fection as its unassuming loca-tion in Aiea offers up a greatselection of plate lunches, break-fast items and assorted pupusthat pair perfectly with one’sfavorite pau hana beverage. Therelaxed, family-style atmosphereand excellent customer servicehave driven Ert’s popularity eversince co-owners Stephen Ichiokaand Clyde Higa opened theeatery opened last August.

“You’ve got to do things withlove: cook, serve — everything,”says Ichioka.

Ichioka, a flight attendant atAloha Airlines for 22 years, andHiga, who currently continues towork during the day as an automechanic, have fostered a lovefor cooking since their childhooddays as friends growing up inWahiawa. The pair developed apassion for food, both throughcooking and eating, and theexperiences played a key role indeveloping Ert’s menu.

“We’ve been best friends sincewe were 6 years old; we’veknown each other forever,”Ichioka says. “We decided toperfect our menu first, and makeit how we want it to be.”

“We’re such a small place, andyet, somehow everyone findstheir way here,” adds Higa.

Smoked Meat ($12.50 perpound, $5 for a mini plate lunch

and $8 for a regularplate lunch) hasemerged as the best-seller as the dynamicduo marinate the suc-culent pork buttovernight and smokethe meat in house forfive hours until theideal combination oftaste and texture isachieved. The meat isserved with grilledonions, and is perfectas both a satisfyingmeal or an appetizeramongst friends andfamily.

“We’re fromWahiawa, and therecipe is based onwhat we eat when our

friends hunt,” says Ichioka. “It’sa long process, we do ‘em right.We also make chicken andpipikaula in the smoker.”

Ert’s also serves up succulentSteak ($12.50 per pound, $5 for a

mini plate lunch, $8 for a reg-ular plate lunch and $12 for alarge plate lunch) that also canbe enhanced with eitherTeriyaki or Garlic Buttersauce for an additional $1.Diners have establishedShrimp & Chips ($6) — juicyshrimp smothered in garlicand served with jumbo crinklefrench fries along with ahouse special sauce — as amust-try.

Ert’s Grill

1 Co-owners Clyde Higa andStephen Ichioka2 Smoked Meat ($12.50 per pound,$5 for a mini plate lunch and $8 for aregular plate lunch)3 Steak ($12.50 per pound, $5 for amini plate lunch, $8 for a regular platelunch and $12 for a large plate lunch)

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ERT’S GRILL

WHERE 99-082 Kauhale St.#B10, Aiea

CALL 488.8898

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With more than 50 dif-ferent types of sushion its menu, Genki

Sushi is sure to please anysushi craving.

And with its trademark kaiten-style, or revolving belt of sushiplates going around the restau-rant, it’s always a hit with cus-tomers of all ages.

Since opening its first Hawaiilocation in Kapahulu almost 20years ago, Genki Sushi hassince grown to nine locationson Oahu, two on Maui, one inKona, one on Kauai,four in Washingtonand most recentlyone in California(Santa Ana).

Genki’s most pop-ular sushi is SpicyTuna Gunkan ($2.20)featuring choppedtuna with a specialspicy sauce overnori-wrapped riceand topped withgreen onions.

“Our spicy saucewas made specially

for Genki Sushi,” saysDavid Moon, directorof purchasing. “It’s amayonnaise, sesameseed oil base, and thetaste is tailored to the localmarket. For me, it’s on themedium side. And the namegunkan means battleshipbecause it’s supposed to looklike a battleship.”

The unagi sauce, which has asweet, teriyaki flavor, also wasmade exclusively for GenkiSushi and is used not just for the

Unagi Roll but on several otherdishes as well.

Other must-try items includeKabocha Tempura ($2.20);Stuffed Mushroom ($4.80),which is baked with a crab mix-ture and topped with a garlic

mayonnaise sauce;Vegetarian Roll($2.20) with carrots,cucumber, lettuce,oshinko and kanpyo in

a reversed sushi roll and sprin-kled with sesame seeds; andOnion Salmon ($2.80).

In addition to sushi, therestaurant offers a variety ofitems such as Agedashi Tofu,Gyoza, Miso Soup, ChawanMushi, Somen Salad and a lotmore. If you don’t see what youwant on the revolving belt, youcan always order straight fromthe menu.

Open for lunch and dinner,and everything in between,Genki Sushi also offers specialtakeout sets and sushi platters.The eatery also is updating itsmenu and plans to have the newmenu released by this summer.

1 Vegetarian Roll ($2.20)2 Kabocha Tempura ($2.20)3 Spicy Tuna Gunkan ($2.20)4 Onion Salmon ($2.80)5 Velma Fleming, Jodee Spencer and Lydia Kwok with handfuls of Genkifavorites.

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By mid-morning on a recent week-day, there was already a bustlingcrowd at Patisserie La Palme

D’Or. The small shop in Ala MoanaCenter filled up with customers orderingpastries, stopping in to pick up specialorders and chatting with friends over teaand sandwiches.

Executive Chef Akiko Kimura and thestaff remain unfazed by the crowd as theywelcome each of the guests.

“It's often busier than this,” Kimurasays, smiling.

A few of the customers stare at themany decorative desserts for minutesbefore placing their order, seeminglyunable to choose just one option fromthe bunch. Their dilemma is understand-able; Patisserie La Palme D’Or offers avariety of desserts, and each is an artfuldesign filled with an intricate blend ofingredients.

One of the most popular dishes is thesignature strawberry shortcake, GateauAu Fraise ($4.95 for a slice; $35 for a 6-inch cake), with layers of light and moistsponge cake with fresh whipped creamand sliced strawberries. Another customerfavorite is Cheese D’Or ($4 for a slice,$24 for a 7-inch cake), which is aJapanese-style souffle cheesecake. Both

are light and easy to eat.Other tasty treats include La Macha

($4.45), which is chocolate cake toppedwith green tea mousse, and Chocolat($4.30), a tantalizing treat that featureslayers of chocolate mousse, soft chocolatesponge and vanilla cream.

For even more tasty options, you’d bet-ter stop in soon. The fruity chocolate treatRaspberry Amor ($4.95) and PassionDelight ($4.95), which features layers ofwhite chocolate and banana, are both partof a seasonal list that may be switched outfor other items in the coming months.

Now through Easter Sunday, LaPalme D’Or offers the Chick Cake($36), a special treat for Easter that fea-tures a strawberry shortcake with layersof custard cream.

La Palme D’Or also offers House MadeCroissant Sandwiches ($4.15), whichinclude two options, Tuna or BLT.

“The croissants are hand made everyday,” Kimura says, “and these are some ofour most popular items in the morning.”Be warned, though, these are so popularthat they often sell out by early afternoon.

With all of these decadent treats, you’vegot to have something to wash it all down.Luckily, La Palme D’Or offers some ofthe tastiest and most creative beverages

around. Drinks include Plantation TeaJelly ($4), which features pineapple juicejelly with sweetened black tea, and LavaFlow ($4), a creamy blend of condensedmilk, milk and strawberry puree.

And perhaps the most interesting drinksthat La Palme D’Or has are Coffee JellyAu Lait and Tea Jelly Au Lait, which fea-ture coffee or Earl Grey tea with a layer ofsweet jelly. A Jelly Au Lait is $3.25 with-out milk, $4.55 with milk, $5.25 with soymilk and $5.55 for a mocha. Although aseemingly strange combination, the jellyperfectly complements a coffee or teadrink to create a sweet, refreshing treat.

Contact Christina O’Connor at diningout@staradvertiser.com

Patisserie La Palme D’Or offers amenagerie of tasty treats colorful, deli-cate creations that are so beautifully

crafted you almost don’t want to eat them — almost being the keyword. Once you’re done admiring the food, you’ll find that the taste ofeach dessert lives up to its appearance.

Dessert enthusiasts can thank the creative combination of Japaneseand French influences for the cuisine at La Palme D’Or. The ingredients,too, hail from a range of places.

“We have many ingredients from Japan,” executive chef Akiko Kimuraexplains. “The chocolates are from Europe, and then we also haveother local ingredients that we use.”

Kimura, who joined La Palme D’Or in 2009, got her start in Japan,where she worked for 12 years. She explains that in Japan, it is com-mon to integrate the European style into pastries.

“I am constantly thinking about creating dishes, and sometimes I willhave a little lightbulb that goes off,” Kimura says. “I am constantlythinking about what I can do to make everything better.”

In addition to its daily menu items, Patisserie La Palme D’Or alsooffers special order cakes. Kimura explains that customers often spe-cial order treats, which can feature customized images or words, for a vari-ety of special occasions, including weddings and birthdays.

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Patisserie La Palme D’OrAla Moana Center1450 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu941.6161

Open Monday–Saturday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.,Sunday, 9 a.m.–7 p.m.

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BELOW (from left): Plantation Tea Jelly ($4),Tea Jelly Au Lait ($4.55, with milk), Lava Flow($4), Coffee Jelly Au Lait ($4.55, with milk)

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to Treat Yourself

Decadent Delights

BELOW (back) Tuna House Made CroissantSandwich ($4.15); (front) BLT House MadeCroissant SandwichBOTTOM (Back, from left): Passion Delight($4.95), Gateau Au Fraise ($4.95), Chocolat($4.30); (front, from left): Raspberry Amor($4.95), La Macha ($4.45), Cheese D’Or ($4)

Oceanfront, Ground Floor in Rainbow Tower

For reservations call

949-4321 ext.48

Sunday, April 8 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Adults $59, Includes 2 glasses of Mimosa or Champagne (ages 21+)

Kids $24, ages 5-12 years (children 4 and under are free)

Complimentary self-parking Live Hawaiian Music 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Prices exclude sales tax and gratuity.

SALAD SELECTIONSLocal Mesclun Greens

Balsamic Vinaigrette, Buttermilk Dressing & Champagne Vinaigrettes, Herb Croutons,

Garbanzo Beans, Sunfl ower Seeds, Shredded Cheddar & Blue Cheese Crumbs, Bacon Bits, Sliced Red Onions, Sliced Button Mushrooms,

Chopped Hard Boiled Eggs

Hawaiian Grown Tomato SaladPicked Fresh Herbs, Lilikoi Vinaigrette

Watercress, Hearts of Palm & Orange SaladCorn Sprouts & Sliced Radishes

Asian Chicken SaladCrisp Wonton, Ginger Dressing

Somen SaladDashi, Fishcake, Scallions, Egg, Nori

Sliced Seasonal Fruits

Domestic & Imported CheesesSliced Breads, Lavosh, Crackers, Crostini,

Dried Fruits & Nuts, Grape Clusters

CHILLED SEAFOOD & SUSHI

Chilled Peel-n-Eat ShrimpCocktail and Brandy Sauces, Limes & Lemons

Seafood Salad

Mussels, Bay Scallops & Shrimp, Citrus Dressing

Nairagi PokeMaui Onion, Shoyu, Sesame Oil, Ogo

Futomaki & Inari Sushi

Wasabi, Soy Sauce & Gari Shoga

HOT SPECIALTIESSteamed White Rice

Fresh Clam & Miso SoupNapa Cabbage

Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

Crispy Bacon

Portuguese Sausage

Poached Egg & Creamed Spinach CocotteHollandaise Sauce

Chinese Roasted Oyster ChickenCake Noodle, Bok Choy, Shiitake Oyster Sauce

Steamed Mini Char Siu Bao & Assorted Dim SumChili & Mustard Sauces

Sautéed Island CatchLemongrass Butter Caper Sauce, Charred Lemons

Teriyaki BeefToasted Sesame Seeds, Scallions

Kim Chee Fried Rice

CARVING STATION

Kona Sea Salt Roasted Prime Rib of BeefAu Jus, Horseradish Cream

Hawaiian Brown Sugar Glazed HamPineapple & Golden Raisin Chutney

Sourdough & Sweet Bread Rolls, Butter

Pasta StationChef’s Selection of Sauces & Preparation

EGG & OMELET STATION Pasteurized Eggs, Egg Whites, Egg Beaters,

Whole Fresh Eggs, Ham, Bacon, Mushrooms, Spinach, Onions, Peppers, Tomatoes,

Cheddar & Jack Cheeses

DESSERTS & PASTRIESChocolate Fountain with Assorted Fruits,

Strawberry Tapioca Shot Glass, Mini Malasadas, Fruit Tartlet, Praline Nest, Almond Angel Food Cake,

Lemon Tart, Paris-Brest, Coconut Panna Cotta, Pineapple Cheesecake, Decadence Dome,

Spring Bread Pudding, Coffee Cakes,Hot Crossed Buns, Croissants, Banana Bread

15% Kama‘aina dining discount not available for Easter Champagne Brunch.

Menu items subject to change without notice.

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

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Corner of S. King St.

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Close to Ala Moana

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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 SalmonChicken Katsu • 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 DAILY 11am-9pmLunch 11 am - 4 pmDinner 5 pm - 9 pm

Dinner Menu2 Choice

Teishoku Combo$17.75- $22.75

Dinner Menu2 Choice

Teishoku Combo$17.75- $22.75

808-923-7368King’s Village Shopping Center 1F2400 Koa Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815

808-923-7368King’s Village Shopping Center 1F2400 Koa Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815

808-923-7368King’s Village Shopping Center 1F2400 Koa Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815

Celebrating40 years

Committed devotion to serving authentic

Japanese taste & hospitality

Fresh Seafood,Sushi, Hot Pot,

Full Izakaya Menu

Fresh Seafood,Sushi, Hot Pot,

Full Izakaya Menu

808 Yong’s BBQUnder New Management

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1 FREE regular DRINKwith purchase of 1 regularPLATE or COMBO! (With coupon)

Expires 3/31/12

Catering Available94-216 Farrington Hwy • WaipahuNext to Zippy’s, Don Quijote & Nanding’s Bakery

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By Alana Folen

Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant, conve-niently located in Ala Moana Center, hastransformed your typical Chinese fare into

something a bit more unconventional with theunveiling of two new dishes, Shrimp Mixedwith Bamboo Fungus and Cheese and WalnutCustard Tart.

“Both of these dishes aren’t listed on our menu,but customers can request them,” says generalmanager Gary Chan.

Priced at $16.95, Shrimp Mixed with BambooFungus features savory pieces of shrimp nestledinside hollow bamboo fungus. It’s then toppedwith a clear chicken broth gravy and hints of car-rot. Shanghai bak choy is served on the side. Asfor Jade Dynasty’s Cheese and Walnut CustardTart ($3.50 for three pieces), Chan says this is aunique take on the average Custard Tart dim sum.

“We take the Custard Tart and top it withAmerican cheese, and inside the custard tart arebits of walnut,” he explains. “It’s sweet, but thecheese gives it a bit of a bite. It’s something verydifferent. I think we’re the only restaurant tooffer this.”

Home of the Perry and Price Show, JadeDynasty caters to all events and special occasions(call ahead to make reservations), and in celebra-tion of Easter, the restaurant also is offering aSunday brunch buffet from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

chewonthis whatwe’reeatingat...

Jade Dynasty introduces

exotic, new fare By Nicole Kato

Since 1989, Yakiniku Millionhas served great Korean foodto customers. Patrons have the

choice of Yakiniku Sets ($46.95) ora la carte meat items, side orders,soups, noodles, mixed rice andMillion special plates. The yakinikumeats can be cooked at the table(minimum two orders).

Dining Out caught up withKristine and Karen Tubay, andLesley Hamm for lunch. Theyordered the Yakiniku Set A, whichcomes with Seasoned Kalbi, BeefOutside Skirts, Beef Brisket, Bul-Go-Ki (Beef) and Shrimp.

Yakiniku Million was the recipi-

ent of Honolulu Star-Advertiser’sIlima Awards Critics Choice 2011.

Kristine Tubay: “We can cookour own food, and it’s alwaysfresh.”

Karen Tubay: “There’s a lot ofside dishes. That makes it more ful-filling.”

Lesley Hamm: “I like the Kalbi.”

YAKINIKU MILLION

WHERE 626 Sheridan St.,Honolulu

CALL 596.0799

HOURS Monday-Thursday andSunday, 11 a.m.-midnight, Friday andSaturday, 11 a.m.-2 a.m.

Yakiniku Million

JADE DYNASTY SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

WHERE Ala Moana Center1450 Ala Moana Blvd. #4220

CALL 947.8818

HOURS Open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

WEBSITE jadedynastyhawaii.com

Cheese and Walnut Custard Tart ($3.50 for three pieces)

(from left) Lesley Hamm, Kristine and Karen Tubay | Nicole Kato photo

Join us for Easter shopping and dining at Royal Hawaiian Center April 6 - 8. Bring this ad along with your original receipts totaling $25 or more to Lei ‘Ohu Guest Services on the ground level by Tourneau.

We’ll give you a parking pass good for one day of free parking – up to 10 hours. Use it any day you like. Happy Easter!

Restrictions may apply. Original ad must be presented with original receipts totaling $25 or more.Parking pass to be used one time only. See Lei ‘Ohu Guest Services for details.

YOUR EASTER GIFTHint: It’s 10 hours of

FREE validated parking in Waikiki.

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Black Bean Sauce withClams, Salt and PepperSquid, Garlic Steamed

Shrimp — yup, it’s safe to sayGolden Palace has seafooddown pat.

Complete with mostly authen-tic Chinese dishes, Golden Palacemanager Gary Lam gets a kickout of carrying on the family tra-dition set before him by his fatherand Golden Palace owner HowardLam, and as a huge seafood lover,he enjoys sharing his favorite

dishes with patrons.Black Bean Sauce with

Clams ($9.50) is madewith basic ingredientsthat come together toform a tasty dish thatcombines steamed clamswith Golden Palace’sblack bean sauce, dicedchili peppers and a touchof minced garlic.

“This dish is popularwith our lunch and dinnercrowd. We end up makingit throughout the whole

day,” says Lam.Another seafood

option that hits thespot regardless of thetime of day is Salt andPepper Squid, pricedat $7.50. This dishbrings together dicedbell peppers, chili pep-pers and squid, which hasbeen lightly battered anddipped in a salt and pepper mix,prepared daily by the chef.

Rounding out the seafood col-lection is Garlic Steamed Shrimp($9.95).

“This is another traditonalChinese dish. It really is a treat,because the shrimp is actuallysteamed over noodles, so the noo-dles absorb all the flavor and juicefrom the shrimp. That is the win-ner right there. Love that one,”says Lam.

As parking often times can betricky to find downtown, GoldenPalace offers free parking for itsdinner guests.

GOLDEN PALACE

WHERE 111 N. King St.,Honolulu

CALL 521.8268

HOURS Open daily, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

btwbythewayOh, by the way, last week

Dining Out listed the wrongphone number forPaesano’s Waimalu loca-tion. The correct phonenumber is 485.8883. Also, aclarification on Opulicious’

March special, customerscan receive either a ChickenKatsu plate or HamburgerSteak plate for $5.95 (largeOpu size plate), regularprice is $7.75.

Howard and Gary Lam

Spring

Black Bean Sauce with Clams ($9.50)LEFT Salt and Pepper Squid ($7.50) | Chris Fleck photos

into seafood

By Ali Resich

Whether you enjoy them big orsmall, thick or thin, noodleshave a special spot in every

local’s heart, each with a favorite typeunto themself. One place abundant inscrumptious noodle varieties is ThaiVillage, a sanctuary of culinary delightsserving up Thai classics at its three loca-tions in Waipio, Kunia and Kalihi.

But when noodle cravings hit, only a

bowl full of them will do. One dish that issure to satisfy your hankering is Mee GaTi, or Curry Noodle. Mildly spicy (feelfree to add extra heat) red curry is com-bined with coconut milk, rice noodle andsliced cabbage on the side to provide agreat base for meats, vegetables orseafood. To complete the dish, diners maychoose from chicken, pork or beef pricedat $10.95, tofu or vegetarian priced at$9.95, or shrimp, calamari, scallop ormixed seafood for $12.50.

“I love the dish and so far everyonethat’s tried it, they like it. If they like curryand they like noodle … it’s a nice, nicecombination!” says co-owner MangSisounthone.

The unique thing about the yummybowl is that the curry takes on a soup-likeconsistency, providing an incredibly fla-vorful broth for the rice noodles.“Anybody who tries it is like, ‘This is mynew favorite dish now.’ It’s really good.”

For a noodle that takes center stage,look no further than Pad Kee Mow ($9.95for chicken, pork, beef; $8.95 for tofu,vegetarian; $11.95 for shrimp, calamari,scallop, mixed seafood), or DrunkenNoodle. Legend has it that these thick,wide rice noodles get their name from thekick you feel after tasting the spicy chilisauce used in the dish. Basil, bean sproutsand broccoli also are stir-fried with theplump favorites.

There’s more where those noodles

came from, with Pad Thai and even Pho(Noodle Soup) rounding out the cozyeatery’s large menu of diverse eats. Nomatter the type, Thai Village has yournoodle needs — and so much more —deliciously covered.

• Chicken Salad w/Ori-ental Dressing

• 4 TYPES OF DIM SUM(BBQ Pork, Chive Dumpling,Pork Hash, Seafood Dumpling)

• Beef & Broccoli• Kalua Short Ribs• Stir-Fried Assorted Vegetables• Minute Chicken Fried Noodle• DESSERT: Almond Float

Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa • Street Level • 2420 Kalakaua Ave., Ewa Tower • 971-1818www.seafoodvillagehawaii.com • Ask About Our Kama‘Aina Special Discount * $3 Self Park Validation

MINIMUM OF 10 PERSONS (1 DAY ADVANCE RESERVATION NEEDED). PRIVATE ROOM DEPENDS ON AVAILABILITY. MENU PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE TAX & GRATUITY.

• Seafood Salad• 6 TYPES OF DIM SUM

(Seafood Dumpling, Seafood Siu Mai,Lotus Wrap Mochi Rice w/Chicken,Crispy Shrimp Dumpling, SpinachDumpling, BBQ Pork Manapua)

• Roasted Peking Duck• Salt & Pepper Calamari• Seafood Fried Noodle• DESSERT: Mango Pudding

$15.95per person

$10.95per person

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In pursuit of noodles

Mee Ga Ti with Chicken($10.95)

Co-owner Mang Sisounthonewith Pad Kee Mow withShrimp.

Pad Kee Mow with Shrimp($11.95)

Lawrence Tabudlo photos

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THAI VILLAGE

DILLINGHAM 1286 Kalani St, # 104845.4554

KUNIA 94-673 Kupuohi St. #B105676.0843

WAIPIO 94-1040 Waipio Uka St. #15678.2878

HOURS Thai Village Waipio and Kunia loca-tions are open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 9p.m., and Thai Village Kalihi is open Mondaythrough Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.,and Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Special Easter Brunch // $45.95, Adults; $25, Children up to 12 Five Course Easter Dinner // $40 per person; $55 with wine

CHAI’SISLANDBISTRO1 Aloha Tower Drive // Aloha Tower Marketplace

Call: 585.0011Hours: Easter Sunday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Brunch; 5-10 p.m., Dinner

Your bunny ears will perk up assoon as you hear MelveenLeed’s beauifully powerful voiceenchant your Easter brunch atChai’s (show starts at 10:30a.m.). The eatery’s daytime deli-cacies include Thai Curry Puffsand Grilled Kurobuta PorkTenderloin with Peanut Sauce,to name a few. Or come in forthe restaurant’s Easter Dinner,featuring show-stoppingChicken Roulade with RoastedLeek Gravy and Mashed Potato,Seafood Tortellini with LobsterReduction and much more.

Easter Brunch Buffet // $39, Adults; $17, Children 3-10

3660ONTHERISE3660 Waialae Ave. // Honolulu

Call: 737.1177Web: 3660.comHours: Tuesday-Sunday, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Easter Brunch,9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

The time of year has come towelcome spring’s arrival and par-take in Easter celebrations withfamily and friends. 3660’s EasterBrunch Buffet offers an abundantline of culinary treasures thewhole family will love. Breakfastgoods include Eggs Benedict, aFrench Toast Station, an OmeletStation and Breakfast meats.Such savory classics as Prime Ribof Beef with Au Jus, Pan SearedSalmon with Tomatoes & Capersand Assorted Poke also brightenthe buffet. An array of dessertscompletes your Easter feast.

Easter Sunday Brunch // $85, Adults; $45, Children

BEACHHOUSEATTHEMOANA2365 Kalakaua Ave. // Moana Surfrider

Call: 921.4600Web: beachhousewaikiki.comHours: Easter Sunday,10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

What better place to spendEaster Sunday than oceansideat Beachhouse, where an ele-gant brunch awaits you andyour family. The mouthwateringmenu includes Hawaiian StyleSnow Crab Legs, Maple LeafDuck Breast with HamakuaMushrooms and PassionalPineapple Sweet and SourGlaze, Roast Leg of Lamb andHerb Crusted Veal Chop. Addingto the holiday masterpieces areAssorted Maki, Inari, NigiriSushi and Ahi Sashimi, as wellas tantalizing desserts.

Sauteed Asian Fish Fillets with Chef’s Spicy Black Bean Sauce // $12.99

BIGCITYDINERVarious Locations

Call: 738.8855 (Kaimuki)263.8880 (Kailua) 591.8891 (Ward) 678.8868 (Waipio) 487.8188 (Pearlridge) Web: BigCityDinerHawaii.comHours: Easter Sunday, 7 a.m.-10 p.m.

Why not go the traditionalroute, and try an appetizingfish specialty this Easter. BigCity Diner is serving up itspopular Sauteed Asian FishFillets with Chef’s SpicyBlack Bean Sauce on a bed ofsauteed fresh vegetables.Diners may choose fromsteamed white or brown riceto accompany their festivemeal.

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Easter Buffet and Special Menus // Prices Vary

HEEHINGRESTAURANT449 Kapahulu Ave., Ste. 101 // Honolulu

Call: 735.5544Hours: Daily, 10:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Easter Sunday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m, Brunch; Dinneruntil 9:30 p.m.

As people from every part of theglobe prepare their Easter soirees,Hee Hing Restaurant is bringinga world of flavors right to you. TheEaster Sunday Brunch Buffet($23.95, adults; $22.95, sen-iors; $11.95, keiki 4 to 12) willinclude an InternationalAssortment of salads, HawaiianLuau, Hong Kong Dim Sum Barand Chinese entrees like PepperSalt Shrimp and SzechuanEggplant. For larger parties, theEaster Sunday Special Menu($279, table of 10) boasts PekingDuck and Maine Lobster GingerScallion among other joyous eats.

Smothered Fried Chicken and Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya // $15.99 each

KENNY’SRESTAURANT1620 N. School St. / / Kamehameha Shopping Center

Call: 841.0931Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 6 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 6 a.m.-11 p.m.

There are plenty of scrumptiousSouthern bites to help everyone“spring” into Easter at Kenny’sRestaurant. Try the Smotheredfried chicken on a bed ofmashed potatoes, topped withmushrooms, grilled onions andchicken gravy. Then explore theclassic Chicken and sausagejambalaya with cajun season-ing. Each dish comes with amarvelous piece of Honey but-ter cornbread with honey butteron the side.

Smoked Salmon & Bacon Eggs Benedict // $12

KISSATENCOFFEEBAR88 Piikoi St. / / Hawaiki Tower

Call: 593-1200 Hours: Daily, 24 hours; Easter SundayBrunch, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Kissaten Coffee Bar’s got someegg-cellent dishes for you to trythis Easter. While the cafe isopen 24 hours a day, seven daysa week, you’ll only have EasterSunday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. toexperience the gloriously fla-vored Smoked Salmon & BaconEggs Benedict. Toasted Englishmuffins are piled high withsmoked Scottish salmon, baconand two poached eggs. Theeatery’s riveting hollandaisesauce and mini caprese saladtop it off for an Easter meal youwon’t forget. Four Course Dinner // $20.95

KIT‘NKITCHEN1010 University Ave. // Varsity Center

Call: 942.7622Web: kitnkitchen.comHours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 5 p.m.-midnight;Saturday-Sunday,8 a.m.-2 p.m., 5 p.m.-midnight

Put some hop in your Easter stepwith Kit ‘n Kitchen’s Four CourseDinner. The jaw-dropping journeystarts with Milano Tomato Soupor Garden Salad. Then ventureinto Kit’s Sampler of EscargotWellington, Beef Chimichurri andGarlic Basil Shrimp. For the en-tree, choose from RosemaryRoasted Lamb, Baked SeafoodPasta, Pan-fried Basil Salmon,Rib-eye Steak with Chimichurrisauce or Red Wine Ox tail stew.End on a sweet note with dessert.

Easter Special Combination Dinner // $29.95

KOBESTEAKHOUSE1841 Ala Moana Blvd. // Waikiki

Call: 941.4444Web: honolulukobe.comHours: Daily, 5:30-10 p.m., Dinner

You may have to hunt for color-ful eggs in your garden, but aluscious Easter meal is easy tospot at Kobe. Lay your eyes onan enticing combo of moistPacific Cod, 5 ounces of Sirloinsteak and 4 ounces of succulentTeriyaki Chicken served withGrilled Shrimp appetizer,Shabu-Shabu Soup, pickled andgrilled vegetables, white riceand hot green tea. AvailableApril 6-8, this special pairs wellwith Marquis de Chocolat minichocolate mousse cake ($6; $7ala mode). Easter Themed Treats // Prices Vary

LARRY’SBAKERY4369 Lawehana St. #B2 // Salt Lake

Call: 422.0059Web: larrysbakery.comHours: Monday-Friday, 6 a.m.-1 p.m.; Saturday, 6 a.m.-noon;Closed Sundays

You can fill up all of your Eastereggs with treats found at Larry’sBakery. Traditional Hot CrossBuns may be savored from AshWednesday through Easter. Andbe sure to try the Easter BunnyCakes (chocolate, butter or redvelvet) and assorted Easter cook-ies, baskets, cupcake packs andSpam can favors. In addition toall those goodies, Larry’s EasterColored Butter Bread is great foregg salad sandwiches after thehunt! Please place orders oneday in advance.

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Easter Special Menu // $178 for 10 people

LUNGFUNG5724 Kalanianaole Hwy. // Niu Valley Shopping Center

Call: 377.5555 or 377-5566Hours:Daily, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Once Easter Rabbit has finishedspeading cheer throughoutevery household, he’ll be foundenjoying Lung Fung ChineseRestaurant’s Easter SpecialMenu. Just like him, soak upevery bite of seafood with tofusoup, three lobsters with gingerand onion, whole crispy chick-en, beef with young ginger andpineapple, steamed fish filletwith ginger, salt and peppershrimp, choy sum with meatsauce, garlic with shrimp friedrice and an irresistable dessert. Easter Lunch and Dinner Buffet //

$22.98, Lunch; $31.98, Dinner

MAKINOCHAYA98-150 Kaonohi St. #218 // Aiea

Call: 486.5100Hours:Daily,11a.m.-2 p.m., Lunch; 5:30-9 p.m., Dinner

It’s no surprise that MakinoChaya leaves locals feeling egg-static about its Easter Lunchand Dinner Buffets. During theholiday, specialities normallyavailable at dinner only — likeGarlic Shrimp, Snow Crab,Teppanyaki and ShrimpTempura — also will be avail-able at lunch. For those of youseeking an Easter full ofsweets, the eatery’s spread con-tains more than 40 delectabledesserts to choose from.

Easter Sunday Dim Sum Brunch Buffet // $20.99, Adults; $17.99, Seniors (60 and up); $13.99, Children 3-12

THEMANDALAY1055 Alakea St. / / Downtown

Call: 525.8585Hours:Easter Sunday,10:30 a.m., First seating;12:30 p.m., Second seating

Any restaurant hopper knowsthat dim sum is great for everyspecial occasion. Make TheMandalay’s Dim Sum BrunchBuffet part of your Easter mem-ories this year, with a variety ofHong Kong-style dim sum suchas Pork Hash, Baked Char SiuBun and Tripe with GingerSauce. The bountiful array offood also will include soups andsalads, stir fried entrees likeBeef Broccoli and egg-citingdesserts like Egg Custard Tarts.

Spicy Laing Tilapia // $12.50

MAX’SOFMANILA801 Dillingham Blvd. // Honolulu & 94-300 Farrington Hwy. // Waipahu

Call: 952.6297 (MAXS)Web: maxsofmanila.comHours:Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday-Satur-day, 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Waipahu; Daily,11 a.m.-9 p.m., Dillingham

A wonderful place to gather allof your furry friends this Easteris Max’s of Manila. The restau-rant, which specializes inFilipino cuisine, will offer SpicyLaing Tilapia just in time forthe celebratory weekend.Crispy and golden brownTilapia fillets are simmered incoconut milk with spicy taroleaves for a uniquely deliciousburst of flavor.

Easter’s Featured Items // Prices Vary

NAPOLEON’SBAKERYVarious Locations around Oahu, including all Zippy’s

Web: napoleonsbakery.comHours: Most locations open24 hours

On Easter Sunday, Napoleon’sBakery will be filled with thesweet aroma of cakes galore,perfect for making Easter bas-kets overflow with yumminess.Try the Oreo Cookies ‘N CreamCake* ($17.95, pictured), a choc-olate cake filled and iced withOreo cookie whipped creamand garnished with Oreos, Eas-ter Decorated Dobash Cake*($16.50) or Easter Peach Bava-rian Cake* ($17.80). EasterDecorated Cupcakes* ($1.25each; $7.20 6-pack) also will beavailable from April 4.

* Prices slightly higher at Zippy’s AlaMoana, Pearlridge

Easter Banquet for 10 // $189

ONONATMCCULLY1110 McCully St. / / Honolulu

Call: 946.8833Web: ononhawaii.comHours:Daily, 10:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

Hares and humans alike will behopping to On On at McCullyChinese Restaurant for itsEaster Banquet, which accom-modates 10 people for only$189. You’ll be endlessly satis-fied with family-style creationssuch as Chinese ChickenSalad, Scallop Egg Soup, Pe-king Duck with Bun, SteamedSea Bass Ginger Onion, Salt &Pepper Shrimp, Peking-stylePork Chop, Steamed Rice, andeverybody’s favorite MinuteChicken Cake Noodle. Call forreservations and to inquireabout the private party room.

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Baked Ham Plate & Easter Packages To-Go // Prices Vary

946 Coolidge St. / / Honolulu

Call: 943.8885Web: opulicious.comHours: Monday-Friday,10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Closed Sundays

Easter H“air”s are eager to filltheir opus with the mouthwa-tering Baked Ham Plate ($6.25;April 6 and 7) at Opulicious,complete with raisin sauce,yams, rice and mac or tossedsalad. They’ll also hop on theEaster Packages To-Go ($119;April 6 pickup), which easilyfeed eight to 10. Choose fromBaked Ham with raisins andyams or Roast Turkey withstuffing and gravy, and enjoyrice, mac or tossed salad andapple crumble. Seafood Rustica // Market Price

PAESANORISTORANTEITALIANO98-1277 Kaahumanu St. #119 // Waimalu & 2752 Woodlawn Drive // Manoa Call: 485.8883 (Waimalu)

988.5923 (Manoa)Web: paesanohawaii.comHours: Daily, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.,Lunch; 5-9 p.m., Dinner,Waimalu; Monday-Friday,11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Lunch; Daily, 5-9 p.m., Dinner, Manoa

Seafood lovers everywhere arefound savoring the fruits of thesea during Easter. One dish thatleaves them jumping for joy isPaesano’s Seafood Rustica, a med-ley of seafood sauteed with garlic,onion, Hamakua mushrooms, ba-con, cherry tomatoes, capers andspinach in a dazzling white winebutter sauce draped over pasta.

Easter Brunch Buffets // $38.95, Adult; $18.95, Children 5-8Easter Dinner Buffet // $41.95, Adult; $19.95, Children 5-8

PAGODAFLOATINGRESTAURANT

1525 Rycroft St. / / Honolulu

Call: 948.8356Web: pagodahawaii.comHours: Easter Brunch, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Easter Dinner,4-9:30 p.m.

Pagoda’s Japanese garden issure to be blossoming beauti-fully now that spring hasarrived, creating the perfectsetting for Easter Sunday.Amidst the restaurant’s sur-rounding Koi ponds and water-falls, a basket-full of buffet sta-tions — from a poke bar to hotentrees — fulfill every craving.But be sure to try the SweetBread French Toast with LilikoiButter or Belgium Waffle Sta-tion during brunch, and the Su-shi Hand-Roll Station at dinner.

House Special Vietnamese Chicken Salad // $4.79

PHOMYLIEN98-150 Kaonohi St. / / Westridge Shopping Center Call: 488.4900

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

Pho My Lien has become astomping ground for locals seek-ing the best in authenticVietnamese fare. This Easter willbe no different as patrons hop onover to try the WestridgeShopping Center eatery’s HouseSpecial Vietnamese ChickenSalad, complete with an el-egg-trifying house-made dressing.

Easter Brunch Buffet // $34.95, Adults; $18.95, Keiki 4-10

PLAZACAFÉ3253 N. Nimitz Hwy. // Best Western, The Plaza Hotel

Call: 836.3636Hours: Daily, 6:30-10 a.m.,Breakfast; Friday-Monday, 5-9 p.m., Dinner; Easter Brunch,10 a.m., First Seating; 12:30 p.m., Second Seating

If a certain whiskered, fuzzycreature seems to have gonemissing, he might be taking abreak from giving out candy totry some sensational localfavorites that Plaza Café is serv-ing up as part of its EasterBrunch Buffet. The bountifulspread contains Kalua PorkHash, Oxtail Soup, Poke, EggsBenedict, a salad bar and more.Reservations are recommended. Easter Buffet // $59, Adults; $24, Children 5-13

(Children younger than 5 eat free)

RAINBOWLANAI2005 Kalia Road // Hilton Hawaiian Village

Call: 949.4321Web: hiltonhawaiianvillage.comHours: Easter Brunch,9 a.m.-3 p.m.

A whole day of searching the farreaches of your backyard for col-orfully painted eggs is enoughtime to work up a hankering forthe little oval treasures. RainbowLanai’s expansive buffet can sat-isfy that craving with ChoppedHard Boiled Eggs and an OmeletStation. The rich array of eatsalso features Kona Sea SaltRoasted Prime Rib, HawaiianBrown Sugar Glazed Ham,sushi, salads and poke, as wellas a mound of sweets likeSpring Bread Pudding andMini Malasadas.

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Easter Sunday Menu // Prices Vary

RUTH’SCHRIS500 Ala Moana Blvd. // Restaurant Row & 226 Lewers St. // Waikiki Beach Walk

Call: 440.7910 (Waikiki)599.3860 (Restaurant Row)Web: ruthschrishawaii.comHours: Easter Sunday,From 5 p.m.

Put down the Easter candy andindulge in something savoryfrom Ruth’s Chris Steak HouseHawaii. In celebration of EasterSunday, each table will receivea gift from the restaurant. You’llalso love the gift of good eats,like USDA Prime CowboyRibeye, Filet, New York Strip,Fresh Island Fish and Ruth’sfamous Barbecued Shrimp.Soon after, you’ll decide youneed to come back for the eat-ery’s nightly three-courseSizzlin’ Prime Time Dinner aswell as its Wine Wednesdays.

Rainbow Eggs, Veggie Spring Rolls, Imperial Spring Rolls // Prices Vary

SAIGONCUISINE1408 Liliha St. / / Honolulu

Call: 521.6888Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday-Monday,10 a.m.-8 p.m.

There’s nothing like colorfullydecorated eggs to signifyEaster’s merriment. SaigonCuisine’s whimsical miniRainbow Mochi Eggs willbrighten your weekend, andare free with every entree fromApril 6 to 8. In the same spirit-ed fashion, the restaurant’stasty Veggie Spring Rolls($7.25) and Imperial SpringRolls ($8.25), with shrimp andtaro or tofu, veggies and rice,are definitely a must.

Sakura Chirashi Sushi Don // $18

SAKURATERRACE1240 S. King St. / / Honolulu

Call: 591.1181Web: sakuraterrace.comHours: Monday-Saturday,11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Lunch; 5-10 p.m., Dinner; Sunday, 4:30-9:30 p.m., Dinner

As cherry blossoms, or sakura,have just started to bloom inJapan, Sakura TerraceJapanese Cafe is more thanfashionable this spring. Theelegant eatery’s Chirashi SushiDon is always in season for therestaurant’s loyal patrons, butwhy not make it part of a flavor-ful Easter celebration? It’sfresh, healthy and unbelievablysatisfying with Ahi, Yellowtail,Salmon, King Crab Leg, Ikuraand Uni on Sushi Rice withgrilled Salmon flakes.

Easter Sunday Brunch Buffet // $31.95, Adults; $16.95, Children 5-12

SAMCHOY’S580 N. Nimitz Hwy. // Honolulu

Call: 545.7979Web: samchoyhawaii.comHours: Easter Sunday,8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Hawaii’s staple restaurant forlocal grinds and fresh seafood,better known as Sam Choy’sBreakfast, Lunch & Crab, hassprung right into Easter withits brunch buffet. Enjoy Islandfavorites like Lomi Lomisalmon and Tako poke or Diveinto Island fusions like KaluaBenedict and Mini Belgianwaffles topped with Maple andCoconut Syrup. Diners alsomay enjoy traditional wonderslike Prime Rib of Beef withHorseradish and Au Jus or HotCross Buns, just to name a few.

Oyako Donburi // $9.95

SEKIYA’SRESTAURANT Call: 732.1656Web: SekiyasRestaurant.comHours: Sunday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday,8 a.m.-11 p.m.

In Japanese, “oyako” means par-ent and child, or in the case ofEaster, a chicken and the egg.That’s why Sekiya’s Restaurant &Delicatessen is egg-static to offerits Oyako Donburi, a chirpy bowlfilled with a crave-worthy combi-nation of chicken, egg, longriceand mushrooms in an omelete-like mixture served on top of rice.Miso soup, Tsukemono and HotJapanese Green Tea completethe meal. And for dessert, try aclassic Milkshake ($4.95). Crispy Pork Belly Platter // $47, Serves 25; $32, Serves 15

SHIRO’SSAIMINHAVEN98-020 Kamehameha Hwy. // Waimalu Shopping Center

Call: 488.8824Web: shirossaimin.comHours: Sunday-Thursday,7 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 7 a.m.-11:30 p.m.

For any Easter party you arehopping to, Shiro’s SaiminHaven caters to your needswith its Crispy Pork BellyPlatter. The indulgent goldenbrown pork belly, with itscrackling skin is noteworthyin itself, but maxes out thetaste-o-meter at every cateredevent when sprung into thegarlic ponzu dipping sauce.

2746 Kaimuki Ave. // Honolulu

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2259 Kalakaua Ave. // The Royal Hawaiian Call: 921.4600Web: royal-hawaiian.comHours: Easter Sunday,10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Long live the king of Easterfeasts, the Easter SundayBrunch at The Royal Hawaiian’sluxurious Surf Lanai Restau-rant. First work up your appeti-te at the Annual Easter EggHunt (See The Royal Hawaiianfor details). Then savor thebrunch’s crowning moments,like its Roast Suckling Pig andDry Aged Prime Rib. There alsowill be an Omelet and EggStation, as well as a chocolateFountain that gives the EasterBunny some competition.

Pho Special // $13.95

THAIVILLAGE1286 Kalani St. #104 // Kalihi; 94-1040 Waipio Uka St. #15 // Waipio;94-673 Kupuohi St. #B105 // Kunia

Call: 845.4554 (Kalihi)678.2878 (Waipio)676.0843 (Kunia)Web: VillageThai.comHours: Daily, 10:30 a.m.-9p.m., Waipio & Kunia; Monday-Saturday,10:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday,10:30-8 p.m., Kalihi

Many a “pho”rry little animalwill be “hop”ing to try somethingnew this spring, like Thai Vill-age’s Pho Special (Beef NoodleSoup), which features a choiceof Combination (beef, tripe, ten-don and meatball), Chicken orPork Pho served with three piec-es of Spring Roll or two piecesof Summer Roll. The meal includ-es one Thai Iced Tea, Thai IcedCoffee, soda or soybean drink.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt // Included in Surf Lanai Restaurant’s Easter Sunday Brunch

THEROYALHAWAIIAN2259 Kalakaua Ave. // Waikiki

Call: 921.4600 Web: royal-hawaiian.comHours: Easter Sunday, 9:30 a.m.

The hunt is on at The RoyalHawaiian’s Annual Easter EggHunt to take place April 8. Oneof the largest Easter EggHunts in Waikiki, the grandevent will be hosted at theresort’s Coconut Grove andwill feature more than 2,000treat-filled eggs! The questbegins at 9:30 a.m. and oncethe animated search ends,head over to the hotel’s SurfLanai for its Easter SundayBrunch (see Surf LanaiRestaurant for brunchdetails). Happy Easter Menu // Prices Vary

WAILANACOFFEEHOUSE1860 Ala Moana Blvd. // Honolulu

Call: 955.1764Hours: Daily,24 hours; Closed Tuesday from10-11 p.m.; Easter Menu, 11a.m.-midnight

Happy Easter! Hauoli la Pakoa!Feliz Pascua! No matter how yousay it, Wailana Coffee House willmake your Easter a jovial one. Therestaurant’s Roast Prime Rib ofBeef ($16.95) is wonderfully ten-der and tasty, served with au jusand zesty horseradish cream. Ortry the Roast Turkey with SmokedHam ($13.95), served on Maca-damia nut stuffing with old fash-ion giblet gravy, a pineapple ringand cranberry sauce. The menualso boasts Seafood Continental($14.50) and a Breakfast Specialwith Eggs Benedict Royal ($9.95).

Whole Pizza, Specialty Salad & Free Dessert Special // Prices Vary

ZPIZZA1200 Ala Moana Blvd. // Ward Centre & 151 Hekili St. / / Kailua

Call: 596.0066 (Ward)230.8400 (Kailua) Web: zpizza.comHours: Sunday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Friday-Sat-urday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., WardCentre; Sunday-Thursday, 10a.m.-9 p.m., Friday-Saturday,10 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Kailua

The most hoppin’ pizza place intown is offering an irresistibleEaster special. With any of therestaurant’s large menu of PizzaCreations or Rustica Pizzas,along with any Specialty Salad,customers will be bouncing offthe walls with happiness whenthey receive a free Bubbie’s IceCream Dessert. Easter Specials // Prices Vary

ZIPPY’SRESTAURANTVarious Locations

Web: zippys.comHours: Most locations open24 hours

Starting at 10:30 a.m. on April6, sink your buck teeth intoZippy’s Good Friday specials,including Spaghetti allaVerdura ($6.95, fast food;$7.95, restaurant) andTempura Cod Plate ($11.95,restaurant only). Then comeback April 7 and 8 for theBaked Ham special ($7.45,fast food; $8.55, restaurant)with rum raisin sauce. Zippy’sDine-In Restaurants also havea giveaway for children up to10 years old for the chance towin a Nintendo 3DS. Seedine-in stores for details.

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JJ Praseuth Luangkhot, Chef JJ for short, isdoing what he loves at JJ Bistro andFrench Pastry.

“I just enjoy cooking,” he says simply. And it shows. His dishes are creative, reflect

his Laotian roots with French flair, are appetiz-ingly presented with attention to detail and —drum roll, please — can be modified to suityour tastes. Yes! That's such good news forthose who don’t eat meat or fish. And it makessense to treat guests well so they’ll want toreturn again and again.

For example, JJ Bistro and French Pastry’smenu lists a number of gourmet pasta dishes,

and some have a veggie option next to theirdescription, such as Southeast a la Maison(Veggie $9.95), with eggplant, bambooshoots, red bell peppers and zucchini in agreen curry sauce.

But the chef doesn’t stop there, so you don’thave to either.

“Every sauce can be made vegetarian,” ChefJJ says. “Most of our dishes are made to order.”And when he says made to order, he means justthat, which certainly makes life easy for non-meat eaters. Even if the sauce has butter orcream, the chef assures Dining Out readers thatall you have to do is ask when you place your

order, and he’llre-create the dishwithout them.

The chef recom-mends WildMushroom Ravioli

with red bell pepper and zucchini and sauteedbutton mushrooms in butter sauce ($11.95).Don’t eat butter? Not a problem. Chef JJ willadjust the dish to please you, and judging fromhis talent when it comes to combining texturesand flavors, it’s bound to be just as delicious asthe original recipe.

Talk about the customer comes first! The perfect plate to tickle your taste buds is

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From its humble beginning in 1998, Big City Diner hasgrown to f ive locations in Pearlridge, Waipio, Ward,Kailua and Kaimuki, where the f irst Big City Diner opened.

Owner and president Lane Muraoka’s goal is to cater to theculinary wants and needs of the community.

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PEARLRIDGE98-211 Pali Momi St.

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According to Big City Diner, itssuccess is based on the hard workand commitment of its nearly 400team members who strive to pro-vide excellent customer service toall who walk through the doors, aswell as provide customers withexceptional food quality.

Big City Diner has new additionsto the menu that are already prov-ing to be customer favorites.

Teriyaki Hamburger Steak($10.99) combines the local-favorite teriyaki flavor with thelocal staple hamburger steak. “Alot of people request this dish,”says senior executive chef DennisFranks. The dish is topped not onlywith teriyaki sauce, but alsocaramelized onions and scallions.

If a burger or sandwich is moreyour speed, Big City Diner nowoffers a Patty Melt ($10.99) withcaramelized onions, sautéed mush-rooms and Thousand Island dress-

ing — all between pieces of grilledTexas toast bread. This dish isserved with skin-on fries or roastedgarlic fries (for only 99 cents extra),and according to Chef Franks, thisdish has a good following.

For those who are still stickingto their “healthy eating” NewYear’s resolution, you’re in luck!BBQ Chicken Salad ($11.99) isserved with romaine lettuce, roast-ed corn, flame-broiled grilledchicken with barbecue sauce, freshavocados, and is topped withonion rings and served with a bar-becue ranch dressing.

Big City Diner also has $10weekly specials on rotation that areserved from 11 a.m. Mondaythrough Friday while supplies last,and the restaurant is adding onanother week of Grilled Asian FishOriental (Swai). It was originallyonly served during Week 3, butbecause customers raved about the

dish, Big City Diner decided to addit as an option for Week 6. It is pre-pared Oriental style with gingersauce. “We have people who setalarms on their phones for thatone,” says Franks.

Week 3 is coming up this week,so be sure to go down to a Big CityDiner location and try the GrilledAsian Fish Oriental (Swai).

There are many options tochoose from at Big City Dinerincluding salads, famous local cre-ations, local-style fried min, spe-cialty sandwiches, burgers andmore. Locations are open forbreakfast, brunch, lunch, dinnerand late-night dining (availableafter 10 p.m. Fridays andSaturdays), and there also arecatering options.

Follow Big City Diner on Twitterat @BigCityDiner and LaneMuraoka at @BCDlane for specialsand information on the restaurant.

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thing definitely worth tasting, as it fea-tures a bed of fresh greens sprinkled withhints of cucumber, celery, red onion,lemon grass and mint topped with morselsof crispy calamari mixed in a roasted chilisauce. Sounds delicious, doesn’t it?Believe me, this is the best way to kick offany dining experience here at Keo’s ThaiCuisine. And what many don’t knowabout Keo is that he also operates a farmin the Mokuleia area, where he grows themajority of the vegetables found in hiscuisine. So, expect nothing but the fresh-est of ingredients here — in fact every-thing grown on the farm is organic andfree of pesticides.

And finally, for those in the mood fornothing but calamari, start your meal offwith Crispy Calamari. This most popularappetizer is priced at $12.95 and is a mealin itself. Calling all calamari lovers, Keo’sThai cuisine is open daily from 5 to 10p.m. and will reel you in with its exquisite

selection of onolicious options.

Keo’s Thai Cuisine2028 Kuhio Ave.

951.9355

Pho My Lien Vietnamese RestaurantLastly, my taste buds brought me to Pho

My Lien in Westridge Shopping Center inAiea, where husband-and-wife duoTommy Dang and Lien Bui serve updelectable Vietnamese cuisine.

Prices are reasonable and the pho isabsolutely delicious as its homemade fromBui’s personal recipe. Each order is servedwith mint leaves, bean sprouts, herbs, chilipepper and a special blend of sauces.However, if you’re craving calamari, PhoMy Lien whips up an incredible CrispyCalamari (Muc Chien Don). Priced at$7.95, this house specialty features a plate-ful of lightly-battered squid that is fried toa crisp with hints of shoyu and chili pepperfor taste. It’s then enhanced with a sweet

and sour dipping sauce that will surelyplace this dish at the top of your list.

“The correct preparation for thisdish is essential,” says WalterJames, a close friend and busi-ness partner of Dang and Bui.“You want the squid to becrispy, yet tender.”

You don’t have to travelfar to experience ataste of Vietnam— you can haveit all right here athome at Pho My Lien.

Pho My Lien Vietnamese RestaurantWestridge Shopping Center

98-150 Kaonohi St., Suite B213-B488.4900

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World-renowned for its award-winning “New Style”Japanese cuisine, Nobu continues to offer savvy gourmandsacross the globe a gastronomic culinary experience. Nobu Waikiki is yet another canvas for Chef NobuMatsuhisa to display his legendary dishes paired withaloha-inspired service.

The friendliest —and tastiest — tep-panyaki spot in

town, better known asKobe JapaneseSteakhouse, excites cus-tomers night after night ashighly skilled chefs styl-ishly grill the best in freshmeat and seafood on flat-tops placed at each table.

While there has been anan abundance of construc-tion outside the AlaMoana Boulevard restau-rant, owner RoyNakamura confirms thesteakhouse’s doors arewide open, cooking upJapanese fare as effort-lessly as ever.

Kobe recently got holdof a rarity in the freshseafood world that is tak-ing one of its teppanmeals from flavorful toabsolutely divine. Lobster

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“The smaller lobstersare usually more tender,”

says Nakamura. “But it’sthe same Tristan lobster,so the quality’s reallygood.”

In addition to memo-rable teppanyaki-styledining, customers alsomay enjoy an evening atthe restaurant’s low-key,intimate lounge.

Beginning April 1, thelounge will offer a slew ofspecials from 5:30 to 7:30p.m. There’ll be dailydrink specials as well asdiscounted domestic beers

($3 each) and standardcocktails ($3 each).

To accompany yourdrinks, sushi will be pre-sented at 20 percent off,with fresh classics such asRainbow Roll ($14) andSpicy Tuna ($11.50) fly-ing off the sushi bar. Ornibble on pupu favoriteslike boneless, kalbi-styleShort Ribs ($12) or AhiPoke Salad ($10, spicy orregular).

“Poke salad has always

been a favorite. That’savailable in the diningroom, too,” explainsNakamura.

It looks like the leg-endary Waikiki spot’srecipe for succulentdishes, outstanding cus-tomer service and aunique Japanese-cabinstyle setting has comeout just right, because itcontinues to sizzle today,just as it has for morethan 30 years.

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Serving Lunch & Dinner • Take-out Available

14 LOCATIONS:Aina Haina 373-4033

Kapahulu 735-7700

Waiau 485-0227

Kaneohe 247-9595

Ala Moana 942-9102

Waikele 678-3180

Stadium Market-place488-9202

Ewa Town Center683-1003

Ward Center 591-5600

Kapolei 674-4227

Kukui Grove808-632-2450

Maui Mall808-873-7776

Lahaina808-661-0333

Kona 808-327-6776

MARCH SPECIAL

4pcs. ofShumai

AVAILABLE AT ALL LOCATIONS.

$3.90

Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square by Times Supermarket

524-1628

Excludes Set Menus; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, Char Siu& other specials. 5%, 10% and lobster special not to becombined with any other offer/discounts/specials. Ex-pires 3/31/12. Must present coupon.

Credit Card Sale Only(With Coupon)

Hong Kong Dim Sum & Regular Menu Items

Dim Sum Take Out Special! 8am-11:30am

10% OFF(Charge) • 15% OFF(Cash)

Dim Sum & Reg. Menu Dine In Special!

5% OFF(Charge) •10% OFF(Cash)

10% OFF

Celebrating 10 Years!

Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)

5% OFF

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Avenue

738-8666Excludes Set Menu; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, Char Siu & other specials.

5%, 10% and lobster special are not to be combined with any otheroffer/discounts/specials. Expires 3/31/12. Must present coupon.

Lobster$999with purchase of Full Price EntreeValid 5-10:30pm

Lobster$999with purchase of Full Price EntreeValid 5-10:30pm

Aloha Tower Drive Suite 110, Honolulu

524-4668

50% Offwell drinks,

& select appetizers

EVERY Wednesday & Sunday... LIVE Music!ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT-WINGS…only $16.99

domestic drafts

WHERE TO DINE

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

Kissaten88 Piikoi St.593-1200

Anytime CafeMarket City Shopping Center2919 Kapiolani Blvd735-3888

CAFE CHINESEAina Haina Chop SueyAina Haina Shopping Center820 W. Hind Dr.373-1303 or 373-4632

Canton Seafood Restaurant923 Keeaumoku St.955-3388

Camellia Buffet930 McCully St.951-0511/0611

BUFFET

Makittii2380 Kuhio Ave.923-2260

Makino ChayaWestridge Mall 486-5100

Hee Hing Restaurant 449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Ave.738-8666

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

Golden Duck4230 Waialae Ave., Kahala737-7188

1221 S. King St.597-8088

D I N I N G O U T | M A R . 2 5 - 3 1 , 2 0 1 2 | 2 5

$1 OFFAny Breadpurchases over $4

Must present coupon • exp. 3/29/12

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 Marketplace

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

Good for any item of equal or lesser value. OriginalCoupon required. Not valid on retail items or bottledbeverages. One discounted item per coupon.Not combinable with any other offer. No cash value.Exp. 3/31/12.

50% OFFBUY ONE ITEM &GET THE NEXT ONE

50% OFFBUY ONE ITEM &GET THE NEXT ONE

88 Piikoi St., Honolulu593-1200 • kissatencafe.com

Ph: 677-7744 www.acateredexperience.com

Full Service Catering & Event Planning

449 KAPAHULU AVE., STE 101www.HeeHingHawaii.com

For reservations, call735-5544

EASTER SUNDAY SPECIAL MENUPeking Duck, Imperial Scallop Soup, Maine Lobster

Ginger Scallion, Roasted Garlic Chicken, Braised Boneless Beef Shortribs, Peipa Tofu on Spinach,

Sweet and Sour Whole Fresh Fish, Braised E Mein with Duck, Steamed Rice, Mango Tapioca

$279 Table of Ten

SPECIAL SEAFOOD MENU*Seafood Potsitckers

Watercress Soup with Tofu and Fresh Fish Ginger Scallion • Maine Lobster on Lo Mein Noodles

Roasted Garlic Chicken or Pepper Salt ShrimpSteamed Flounder Fillet with Black Bean Sauce

Sauteed Ong Choy with Chili Chinese Miso Mongolian Pork Chop or Szechuan Eggplant

$199 for table of Ten ($89 table of Four)*Available Until March 31, 2012

EASTER SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFETSunday, April 8 • 9:00 am to 2:00 pmArray of Salads, Ahi Poke, Hawaiian Luau, Hong Kong Dim Sum, Roast Leg of Lamb, Peppered Roast Beef Carving, Roast Pork,

Favorite Chinese Entrees, Fresh Baked Cakes & Pies, Almond Float and more

$23.95 Adults • $22.95 Seniors $11.95 keikis 4 to 12

EASTER CELEBRATIONAT HEE HING

1860 Ala Moana Blvd. • Validated ParkingOpen 24 Hours 955-1764

BEST FOOD***BEST PRICE***BEST SERVICE

Cannot be combined with any otherpromotions. Cannot be used for privateparties. No Holidays. Must presentcoupon. Expires April 30, 2012.

$10$5

OFF WITH$50.00 PURCHASEOFF WITH$30.00 PURCHASE

www.VillageThai.com

OPEN EVERYDAY • ALL DAY

CITY SQUARE SHOPPING CENTERTEL. 845-4554WAIPIO SHOPPING CENTERTEL. 678-2878KUNIA SHOPPING CENTERTEL. 676-0843

Mililani Shopping Center • Open Daily 10am-9pm625-9999

FREE 4 pc. gyoza w/anyregular entree

OR2 pc. shrimp tempuraw/any combomeal

FREEMust present coupon.

Not valid w/otherspecials/discounts.

Limit one coupon per person.Exp. 3/31/12

Maple Garden /Yen King909 Isenberg St.941-6641

WHERE TO DINE

FAMILY DINING

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

On On at McCully1110 McCully St.946-8833

ON ONat McCully

Little Villlage Noodle House1113 Smith St.545-3008

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

Big City DinerKailua 263-8880

Kaimuki 738-8855

Pearlridge East 487-8188

Waipio 678-8868

Ward Center 591-8891

Ert’s Grill99-082 Kauhale St., Aiea488-8898

Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant5724 Kalanianaole Hwy.377-5566

Mandalay (The)1055 Alakea St.525-8585

Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square524-1628

Royal Palace RestaurantStadium Mall4510 Salt Lake Blvd. #C1487-6662 or 486-7410

ROYAL PALACER E S T A U R A N TROYAL PALACEROYAL PALACE

Panda Cuisine641 Keeaumoku St.947-1688

2 6 | D I N I N G O U T | M A R . 2 5 - 3 1 , 2 0 1 2

BRUNCH: 9:00am - 2:00pm

Breakfast: Daily 6:30am-1:00pmLunch Service: Mon-Fri 11:00am-2:00pmBrunch Buffet: Sat & Sun 10:00am-2:00pm Dinner Buffet: Wed-Sun 5:00pm-9:30pm

Lots of funfor the kids:

Easter Eggs, Easter Photos & Fish Feeding

DINNER: 4:00pm - 9:30pm

Easter Day Brunch & Dinner BuffetSaturday, April 8, 2012

Call 948-8356 For Reservations

Easter Day BRUNCH BUFFET Easter Day DINNER BUFFETSALAD BARSeafood Chowder | Asian Chicken Salad / Tofu Watercress Salad / Potato Macaroni Salad / Lomi LomiSalmon / Carrot & Daikon NamasuPOKE BARSeared Blackened Sashimi / Ahi Inamona Poke / Shoyu Ahi Poke / Korean Style Mussel Poke /Spicy Salmon PokeACTION STATIONSRoasted Garlic & Herb Crusted Prime Rib w/ Homemade Horseradish & Au Jus / Made to OrderOmelet Station (Brunch Only) Belgium Waffles Station w/ Butterscotch Banana Sauce (BrunchOnly) / Sushi Station Featuring: Spicy Tuna & California Hand Rolls (Dinner Only)FEATURED HOT ENTREESteamed Alaskan Snow Crab Legs / Shrimp & Vegetable Tempura / Steamed Whole Red Snapperw/ Ginger Pesto Sauce / Roasted Pork w/ Stuffing & Gravy | Sweet Bread French Toast w/ LilikoiButter / Breakfast Meats (Brunch Only) / Seafood Stuffed Fresh Atlantic Salmon (Brunch Only) /Eggs Benedict (Brunch Only) | Oyster Rockefeller (Dinner Only) /Kim Chee & Oxtail Fried Rice / Chow Mein Noodles / Taro RollsDESSERT BARIce Cream w/ Assorted Toppings / Macadamia Nut Tarts |Chocolate Mousse Tart w/ Raspberry / Zenzai w/ Mochi

Easter Special6" cake $36Order Yours Today!

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

www.lapalmedor-usa.com 941-6161

Kam Shopping Center • Open 6am Daily • 841-0931Kenny’s Hawn BBQ at Royal Hawaiian Center • 922-3333

EXTENDED!

Prime Rib Au Jus Slow roasted and served with au jus, horseradish, rice and vegetables.Regular Cut $16.99 • Kenny’s Cut $20.99

HAWAIIAN SPECIALSLau Lau or Kalua Pig Plate Served with chicken long rice, sweet potato, lomilomi salmon, haupia, & rice or poi $14.99

Kenny’s Hawaiian PlateLau lau, kalua pig, chicken long rice,sweet potato, lomilomi salmon, haupia, & rice or poi $17.99

Smothered Fried Chicken Served on a bed of mashed potatoes,topped with mushrooms, grilled onionsand chicken gravy and a piece of corn bread

Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya w/Cajun seasoning. Served with corn bread.

ALOHA SPECIALSNow available Thursdaythru Sunday! while supplies last

EASTER SPECIALSAvailable thru April 8, while supplies last Easter

Specials

$15.99

$15.99

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

easter brunch buffetapril 8, 2012, 10:00am-1:30pm

$78 adults, $85 adults champagne brunch,

$37 for children 6-12Featuring an extensive seafood bar,

Roasted Leg of Lamb, Herb Crusted Veal Chop, Hawaiian Style Snow Crab Legs, Eggs Benedict

with Kalua Pig, a dessert buffet and more.

end your hunt for a sumptuous

celebration.

IHOPWaikiki - 1850 Ala Moana Blvd 949-4467

Waikiki - Kuhio & Lewers921-2400

Pearl City - Times Sq. SC486-4467

Kaneohe - Windward Mall 235-4467

Hilo - Prince Kuhio Plaza959-2600

WHERE TO DINE

Kit N Kitchen1010 University Avenue942-7622

Kenny’s Express Hawaiian BBQRoyal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 2nd floor922-9333

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

Pagoda1525 Rycroft St.948-8356

JJ Bistro & French Pastry3447 Waialae Ave.739-0993

Restaurant Epic 1131 Nuuanu Ave.587-7877

Rainbow Drive Inn3308 Kanaina Ave.737-0177

Le Cacao Bistro3441 Waialae Ave.626-5368

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

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

Henry Loui’s2850 Paa St.833-3728

Plaza Cafe(inside Best Western - The Plaza)3253 N. Nimitz Hwy836-3636

Opulicious946 Coolidge St.943-8885

D I N I N G O U T | M A R . 2 5 - 3 1 , 2 0 1 2 | 2 7

Home of the “Milky-White” Paitan Ramen!

Buy one entree,Get the 2nd 50% OFF

Valid w/ coupon at new location only. Expires 3/31/12

Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm • Fri-Sat 11am-10pm • Ward Warehouse • 591-8855

Celebrate our 2nd location!Chinese Cultural Plaza (near Royal Kitchen)Open Daily 9:30am-5:30pm100 N. Beretania St • 538-1151

2710 South King St.www.fukuyadeli.com

Deli Hours:Wed-Sun 6am-2pm

After hourscatering available

946-2073

Perfect for Birthday Parties,Family get togethers

and more!

All-Occasion CateringAll-Occasion Catering

946-2073

March SpecialsYour choice:

• Crispy Gau Gee -10 pcs

• Chinese ChickenSalad

• Oyster SauceChicken withCake Noodle

$599each

ONLY4230 Waialae Ave.737-7188 • 737-7288Open daily 10am-9pm

Available for lunch & dinner at Kahala location only

March SpecialsMarch SpecialsMarch SpecialsMarch SpecialsBlueberryCloud Cake & BlueberryYeast Donut

BlueberryCloud Cake & BlueberryYeast Donut

Restaurant price: Sweet & Sour Chicken $8.35, Kokua Pac $9.30. Offer valid March 5th - 31st for Sweet & Sour Chicken, March 1st - April 30th for Kokua Pac. Prices slightly higher at Kahului. Offer not valid with any other promotional offers/discount cards. Other restrictions may apply, see stores for details.

Available March 1st - April 30th

25¢ from each Kokua Pac soldwill be donated to the

American Red Cross Hawaii Chapter.

March 5th - 31st Enter To Win A

$8.08FAST FOOD

ONLY

Available during Specials Hours from 10:30am,while supplies last.

SWEET & SOURCHICKEN PLATESWEET & SOURCHICKEN PLATE

Entrées

Mouth Watering Desserts

Aloha Tower MarketplaceFREE VALET PARKING • www.chefchai.com • Call 585-0011

Soups & Salads

Thai Chicken Curry • Grilled Fresh Atlantic King Salmon • Braised Boneless Beef

Short Ribs • Pasta Primavera • Jumbo Black Tiger Prawns • Vegetarian Stir-fried

with Tofu • Grilled Kurobuta Pork Tenderloin

all-you-can-eat buffetSunday April 8, 2012

with Hawaii’s Best Entertainer Melveen Leedseating at 10:00 AM Show start at 10:30 AM

$45.95 per person$25 for children 12 years and under

Melveen Leed

Alaskan King Crab Cake • Kataifi &Macadamia Nut Crusted Jumbo Black TigerPrawn • Salmon Tartar & Asian Flat Bread Tobiko • Vegetarian Spring Rolls Pineapple

Plum Sauce • Thai Curry Puffs

Roasted Butternut Squash & LobsterBisque • Baby Greens with Tangerine

Vinaigrette • Baby Romaine with Caesar Dressing • Shredded Green Papaya Salad • Fresh Fruit Platter

Green Tea Tiramisu • Tahitian Vanilla Créme BruleePeanut Butter Opera and Chocolate Ganache Choco-

late Decadence Mousse Cake • Strawberry Short Cake

Appetizers

AIEA • 484-222298-150 Kaonohi St.

HONOLULU • 589-2299510 Piikoi St.

TWO GREAT LOCATIONS!

Monday - Thursday 5-6pm. Up to 4 people. Cannot be used with other offers.

25% OFF NABEEARLY BIRD SPECIAL

WHERE TO DINE

GREEKThe Fat GreekKaimuki - 3040 Waialae Ave. 734-0404

Ala Moana - Makai Market 949-2120

Waikiki - 1831 Ala Moana Blvd 941-3444

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

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

FINE DINING

Max’s Of Manila94-300 Farrington Hwy

801 Dillingham Blvd.951-6297

FILIPINOWailana Coffee House1860 Ala Moana Blvd.955-1764

Zippy’sCall the one nearest you

Shiro’s Saimin HavenWaimalu - 98-020 Kam Hwy. 488-8824

Waipahu - 94-256 Waipahu Depot St. 676-2088

Ewa Beach Shp. Ctr. - 91-919 Fort Weaver Rd.689-0999

Willoughby’s(inside Ohana Honolulu Hotel) 3401 N. Nimitz Hwy833-3844

Shore Bird RestaurantOutrigger Reef on the Beach922-2887

2 8 | D I N I N G O U T | M A R . 2 5 - 3 1 , 2 0 1 2

98-150 Kaonohi St. • Tel: 486-5100*Menu and prices subject to change.

1 Coupon per group. Must have valid ID. Not combinable with other discounts.Discounts off regular adult price. No online or photo-copied coupons. Must purchase beverage. Expires 3/30/12

KAMA‘AINA SPECIAL!

20% OFFLUNCH & DINNER

BIRTHDAY SPECIAL!FREE BIRTHDAY MEAL FOR ANY AGEWith Family & Group LUNCH & DINNER 20% OFFMust have minimum party of 4. One Birthday coupon per party of 4. Coupon validon actual birthday, ID required. Not combinable with other discounts. Discounts offregular adult price. No online or photo-copied coupons. Must purchase beverage.Expires 3/30/12

*Menu and prices subject to change.

Receive a FREE JJ’s Bistro

Chocolate Pyramid desserton your birthday!

*Valid on actual birthday w/valid ID

343 SARATOGA AVE. 923-3447 www.eggsnthings.com 2464 KALAKAUA AVE. 926-3447

Seafood w/ Tofu Soup3 Lobsters w/ Ginger & Onions

Whole Crispy ChickenBeef w/ Young Ginger & Pineapple

Steamed Fish Fillet w/ GingerSalt & Pepper Shrimp

Choy Sum w/ Meat SauceGarlic w/ Shrimp Fried Rice

Dessert

377-5555 or 377-5566Lungfunghawaii.com • Open Daily 11am-9pm5724 Kalanianaole Hwy • Niu Valley Shopping Ctr.LOTS OF FREE PARKING

FREE LOBSTERwith purchase of

(4) orders from Special

Open Menu

$178 For 10 PeopleDine-in or take-out

Year Of The Dragon Special

BEACHFRONT AT THE

OUTRIGGER REEF

ON THE BEACH

(808) 922-2887WWW.SHOREBIRDWAIKIKI.COM

Buy One, Get One 50% Off with this AdPurchase one breakfast, lunch or dinner entree at regular price, and

receive 50% off the second entree of equal or lesser value, with this ad.

THIS AD IS VALID AT THE TIME OF YOUR ORDER, ONLY. NO CASH VALUE. NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER

OFFER OR DISCOUNT. TAX AND GRATUITY NOT INCLUDED. GOOD FOR PARTIES UP TO 4 PEOPLE

FROM 7 A.M.-10 P.M. DAILY. EXPIRES APRIL 30, 2012.

Chinese New Year

Special Menu for10

$179111N. King St. near Maunakea

7am-10pm521-8268

No credit cards accepted for special menu

Dim SumServed 7am Daily

$198Take-out Orders

WelcomedFree Parking in the Rear DINNER HOURS ONLY

Jai(Monk’s Food)

AvailableAll-Day

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

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

• Jai • Chef’s Dessert of the Day

$15.95 Complete Dinner

$11.45 Complete Lunch& after 10:30 p.m.

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL

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

Sapporo & Kirin (large) $5.75after 10:30pm

New Hours 5:30 - 6:45pm

Four Seasons Rolls

*Cannot combinewith other discounts or specials.

Limit 2 orders per coupon.Exp. 3/29/12.

Try our healthy & fresh Spring,Summer, Autumn & Winter RollsPurchase one order at regular price and receive the second order at

50% OFF

521-68881408 Liliha St. (Corner of Liliha & Vineyard Blvd.)

GRAND OPENING10% OFF

with this coupon.Expires 3/31/12.

Starting at $780Okonomiyaki

Starting at $780

SHOCHANOKONOMIYAKI • TEPPANYAKI449 Kapahulu Ave, 2nd Floor

LUNCH 11:30a-5:00pDINNER 5:00p-10:00p

Closed Tuesdays225-0603

BYOB!

Build your own Japanese “pancake” layered with noodles, cabbage, pork, egg, etc.

Build your own Japanese “pancake” layered with noodles, cabbage, pork, egg, etc.

WHERE TO DINE

Kobe Japanese Steak House1841 Ala Moana Blvd.941-4444

Hinone Mizunone1345 South King St.942-4848

Hifumi Japanese RestaurantChinese Cultural Plaza536-3035

JAPANESE

Z PizzaWard Centre Auahi St. Shops596-0066

Kailua 151 Hekili St.230-8400

IchirikiAiea 98-150 Kaonohi St.484-2222

Honolulu 510 Piikoi St.589-2299

ITALIAN

Curry KingWard Warehouse1050 Ala Moana Blvd. #1400591-8855Chinese Cultural Plaza100 N Beretania St.538-1151

Romanos Macaroni GrillAla Moana CenterHookipa Terrace356-8300Happy Valley Pasta & Pizza

3106 Monsarrat Ave.737-0080

Genki SushiStadium Market Place 488-9202Aina Haina 373-4033Ala Moana 942-9102Ewa Town Center 683-1003Kaneohe 247-9595Kapahulu 735-7700Kapolei Commons 674-4227Waikele Center 678-3180Waiau 485-0227Ward Center 591-5600Kukui Grove 808-632-2450Maui Mall 808-873-7776Lahaina 808-661-0333Kona 808-327-6776

Il LupinoRoyal Hawaiian Center922-3400

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

Paesano Ristorante ItalianoWaimalu Shopping Plaza98-1277 Kaahumanu St.(across from Safeway)485-8883Manoa Marketplace2752 Woodlawn Drive988-5923

D I N I N G O U T | M A R . 2 5 - 3 1 , 2 0 1 2 | 2 9

923 KEEAUMOKU ST.955-3388

Deep FriedFlounder

CrispyChicken

Best Cantonese Cuisine

OPEN DAILY:10am — midnight

MARCH SPECIALS!MARCH SPECIALS!

With purchase of an entrée. Not to be combined with any other offer or special. Limited Time.$9.99 $4.99

(Whole) withSeasoning Herbs Half

(Reg. $15.99) (Reg. $12.99)

Purchase any entrée*

after 6:30pm and receive a FREEside order of fries*Excluding breakfast. Must present coupon.

488-8898 99-082 Kauhale • AieaNext to Trina’s Beauty

Sun. & Mon. 10:30am-3pm • Tues.-Sat. 10:30am-9pm Exp. 3/30/12

Smoked Meat & Onions

One coupon per order. Cannot be combined with other offers. Expires 3/31/12

Kahala Mall738-5696

(KOZO)

Moiliili 951-5696

(KOZO)

Keeaumokuby Wal-Mart946-5696

(KOZO)

Pearlridge483-6805

Pearl Cityby Wal-Mart455-6805

45 pcs.Nigiri 27 pcs/

Hosomaki 18 pcs

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,A heartfelt mahalo to everyonewho stopped by yesterday forour Founder’s Day.

The Shiro Family is grateful tohave such loyal customers.

We are looking forward to serving all of you for manyyears to come!

Mahalo,

Shiro “Mistah Saimin”Matsuo

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

O N T H E R I S E

Menu HighlightsSalad BarPeel & Eat ShrimpAssorted PokeOmelet StationFrench Toast StationEggs BenedictBreakfast MeatsTurkey ala KingKalbi ChickenPan Seared Salmon

w/ Tomatoes & CapersBaked Ham w/ Caramelized

Pineapple GlazeCarving: Prime Rib of Beef,

Au JusArray of Desserts

Sunday, April 89:30am - 1:00pm

Easter BrunchBuffet

$17Children

Ages 3-10

$39Adults

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Valid at Participating Locations:Waikiki (Ala Moana), Hilo, Pearl City, and Windward Mall

Valid at Participating LocationsWindward Mall 235-4467

Pearl City 486-4467 • Hilo 959-2600Waikiki (Ala Moana Blvd) 949-4467

Waikiki on Kuhio 921-2400www.ihophawaii.com

And we know you’ll also love...

Buttermilk Popcorn Shrimp & FriesA half-pound of golden fried popcorn shrimp served with

seasoned fries, garlic bread and cocktail sauce. Then we’ll bring you more shrimp until you’ve had your fill.

Fridays OnlyWhile Supplies Last

$9.99 WAIMALU 485-8883

98-1277 Kaahumanu St.(across from Safeway)

www.paesanohawaii.com

MANOA988-5923

2752 Woodlawn Drive

Veal and Shrimp sauteed with garlic, onions, bell peppers and sausage in a white wine and coriander butter sauce

Graduation Menu for 10 @ $238.00

Easter Seafood & Dim Sum BrunchSunday, April 8, 2012

Over 40 items to choose from...Crab Legs, Shrimp, Roasted Duck,

Dim Sum & more!

Adult $23.95 • Senior [65 & over] • Child [3-10] $18.95 under 3 Free

Jade DynastySeafood RestaurantAla Moana Center 947-8818947-1688 Hong Kong Style Dishes

641 KEEAUMOKU ST. • OPEN DAILY 11AM - 1AM

Specially prepared withE-mein noodles

w/purchase of entrée. Dine-in only.

FREE!side order of Fried Rice orDessert with purchase of entreeMango Pudding or Almond Float Available.

Live Lobster

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT!UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT!UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT!

Panda Cuisine

Not valid with other specials or promotions. Must present coupon. EXPIRES 3/31/12

• • • • •

$10.99ONLY

WHERE TO DINETanaka of TokyoEast, in King’s Village 922-4233

Central, in Waikiki Shopping Plaza922-4702

West, in Ala Moana Cntr-Hookipa Terrace945-3443

KOREANSushi 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 Street947-5411

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

Nagoya RamenMililani Shopping Center95-221 Kipapa Dr. #C-15625-9999

Sakura Terrace Japanese Cafe1240 South King Street 591-1181

Yuzu Japanese Cuisine & BarAla Moana Hotel, Ground Floor943-1155

Makino Chaya98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

808 Yong’s BBQ94-216 Farrington Hwy #B1-4678-8058

Odoriko Japanese Restaurant2400 Koa Ave.923-7368

Shochan449 Kapahulu Ave, 2nd floor225-0603

3 0 | D I N I N G O U T | M A R . 2 5 - 3 1 , 2 0 1 2

1 FREE Shrimp Tempura

1 FREEShrimp Tempura

HanakiJapanese Cuisine

Serving Oahu’s Ohanas For More Than 14 Yrs.11:30 am-2:30 pm; 5 pm-9:30 pm (Closed Tuesdays)

MANOA MARKETPLACE (Tons of FREE Parking) 988-1551

With your order when you bring in this coupon, 1 per person

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“It’s simple to say we ‘keep itauthentic,’ but what does thatmean?” Takei asks. “To us, thatmeans authenticity of not justtaste, but authenticity of hospi-tality and service. A lot of ourcustomers are repeat tourist cus-tomers; we’ve been compli-mented that our food is just like(food in) Japan. Our job,though, is not just to giveJapanese food to Japanese peo-ple and make them happy; it’s toshow this authenticity to peoplewho aren’t as familiar withJapanese cuisine.”

Located in King’s VillageShopping Center in Waikiki,Odoriko opened in 1978. Theeatery was the sister restaurantof the former Maiko Restaurantat Ilikai Hotel, which opened in1972. The restaurants wereunder the same family business,which is celebrating its 40thanniversary this year.

“Maiko was open from 1972to 1995,” Takei shares. “Maikomeans ‘geisha’s disciple.’ Thetranslation of odoriko is a danc-ing or performing arts girl, so itruns along the theme of tradi-tional Japanese performance,

arts or culture.”Although Odoriko is an iza-

kaya-style eatery, it is uniquebecause it features a fullcourse menu.

“(Izakaya restaurants) usuallyput as much emphasis on drinksas they do food and the menu isusually big, filled with lots ofsmall tapa (appetizer) dishes toshare,” Takei explains. “But wehave a full sushi bar; our menuis more comprehensive than atypical izakaya menu so there’ssomething for everyone.”

The seafood items onOdoriko’s menu are customerfavorites, as well as any itemthat has the eatery’s name init. The Odoriko Roll ($11.50)

— comprising salmon, squid,avocado and tuna — and TheOdoriko Set ($39.95) — half alive lobster, New York steak,crab legs, salad, edamame,rice and miso soup — are sig-nature dishes. Also popular isthe restaurant’s variety of hotpot dishes.

“We have four different types— Sukiyaki ($35), Chanko-nabe($38), Shabu Shabu ($35) andLive Lobster-nabe ($45),” Takeisays. “It’s (the hot pot orders) fortwo people, but hopefully we canfind a way to have it for one (per-son) also.”

Other popular menu itemsinclude Kalbi ($12.50),Tempura ($9.95 for vegetable;$13.50 for shrimp and veg-etable), Handmade Tofu ($6.95)and Tofu Salad ($9.75).

There are several upcomingchanges at Odoriko, accordingto Takei. Odoriko will soon kickoff its Happy Hour from 4 to 6p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight.

“It’s 50 percent off our beerand sakes, and 25 to 50 percentoff about 25 of our most popularmenu items,” Takei says.

Another possible changemight be a revised parkingstructure so Odoriko customerscan park anywhere.

“The King’s Village parkinglot requires customers to pay $8up front and we give back $4,”Takei says.

Takei notes that Odorikocan seat more than 200 peopleand offers customers privaterooms for parties, tatamirooms — where customers siton straw mats — and karaoke.

He clarifies that Odoriko isnot a karaoke restaurant;karaoke is merely an optionfor larger parties.

“It’s (karaoke) offered after9:30 p.m.; the rate is $30/hourfor fewer than 10 people and$40/hour for 10 or more,”Takei says.

Odoriko also provides largeparty menus, ranging from$25/person to $45/person. Theeatery features three types ofparty menu courses, accordingto Takei, and customers usuallysubstitute items on the menu.

“There’s two ways we bringout the party dishes,” heexplains. “One way is buffet-style, so we bring it out on largeplatters; the other way is we putit on smaller plates to shareamong three or four people.”

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Where:King’s Village Shopping Center

2400 Koa Ave., HonoluluCall: 923.7368

Hours: Daily, 6 a.m.-midnightWebsite: www.odorikohawaii.comNotes: Parking at King’s VillageStandard Public Parking lot ($8pre-payment, parking limited),Miramar Hotel or Ohana East

Hotel (customers receive valida-tion up to two hours).

Chef's Choice ($50) Odoriko Set ($39.95)

General Managers Rie & Hiro Takei with The Odoriko Set ($39.95), Chef's Choice($50), and Shabu Shabu Hot Pot ($35 per order, minimum two orders).

Shabu Shabu Hot Pot ($35 per order, minimum two orders)

Dragon Roll ($18.50)

Rainbow Roll ($18.50)