Hawaii Dining Out August 12, 2012

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With mouth-watering Chinese fare and top-notch customerservice, Golden DuckChinese Restaurantis a treasured hotspot for Hawaii’sdiners.See Page 4Leah Friel photo

Wahoo’s whips up healthy favorites | 9Local fare hits with a twist at Opulicious | 14

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As Good as Golden

AN EDITION OF

Owner Darlene Fong

pours a cup of tea

while preparing to

feast on several of

the restaurant’s

signature dishes,

including Black

Mushroom with Tofu

and Choy Sum, and

Peking Duck.

It’s never a good thing to “go bellyup,” but there are always exceptionsto the rule, especially when it comes

to pork belly! In this case, to “go belly up”insinuates nothing but goodness!

Pork belly is a boneless cut of fattymeat derived from the belly of a pig. Overtime it has grown in popularity, and is acut of meat that stands at the forefront ofAsian cuisine and is found in many tradi-tional European dishes as well.

And while some may be “piggy” abouttheir pork belly, have peace of mindknowing that the following Ono, YouKnow hot spots provide you with varietiesof this savory dish.

So, without further ado, just call meMiss Piggy as I dig right in!

The MandalayWhen you’re always

on the go and in need ofa break, why not escapeto The Mandalay? And,no, I’m not referring toMandalay Bay Hotel andCasino on the Las Vegas

Strip. Instead it’s The Mandalay located

on Alakea Street that will provide somemuch-needed R&R for your appetite.

Owned and operated by husband-and-wife team of Larry and Linda Chan, thisdowntown Honolulu establishment boastsquite a repertoire of Cantonese cuisine,including Pot Roast Pork ($12.95)

“Pork belly is so delicious because ithas a layer of fat over the meat, and youhave to have that fat for the meat to bejuicy,” Linda explains, adding, “A lot ofpeople order pork belly for parties, andwe can prepare it with vegetables or taro,but people must order it a day in advance.The party size costs $38 and can feed atable of 10.”

Yet, if you’re just craving pork belly onany given day, The Mandalay serves upquite a masterpiece.

“It’s a long cooking process,” Lindasays. “Our chefs first season the porkbelly with shoyu and five spice, then theydeep-fry it and then finally roast it.”Lastly, it’s drenched in a sauce comprisedof five spice, shoyu and bean curd.

This traditional Chinese dish is a win-ner in my book, and you haven’t experi-enced all that is pork until you’ve set yourtaste buds on pork belly at The Mandalay.

The Mandalay1055 Alakea St.

525.8585

Top of WaikikiTop of Waikiki is at the top of my list

for onolicious eclectic fare. As Hawaii’sonly revolving restaurant, this Waikikilandmark is open nightly for dinner, andhas been presenting diners from across theglobe with revolutionary cuisine that goes

Above: The editor can’t wait to dine at TheMandalay.Right: The Mandalay’s Pot Roast Pork ($12.95)

ono,youknow

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EDITORAlana Folen

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Piggin’ OutPork Bellyon

By Alana Folen | Photos by Leah Friel

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Golden Duck Shines Bright with Cantonese Cuisine

Pay a visit to either loca-tion on any given day, andyou’ll notice the placebustling with new andloyal patrons with anappetite for authenticCantonese fare.

“It’s hard to believe thatour South King Street

restaurant has been openfor 10 years already,and this year we willcelebrate our secondanniversary at the

Kahala location,” saysDarlene Fong, who you’lloften find at Golden DuckKahala happily greetingcustomers who now seemlike longtime friends.

“Since we opened theKahala location we’veseen a lot of new faces andit makes me very happy.New customers soonbecome regulars, and westart to know them byname and build relation-ships with them,” Fongexplains.

Customer loyalty could

he golden opportunity came in 1982 when Colin andDarlene Fong migrated to Hawaii from Canton, China.Now, 30 years later, this husband-and-wife team is

busier than ever as part-owners and managers of GoldenDuck Chinese Restaurant in Kahala. A family affair,Darlene’s brother Aaron Fang manages the original SouthKing Street establishment.

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With mouth-watering Chinese fare and top-notch customerservice, Golden DuckChinese Restaurantis a treasured hotspot for Hawaii’sdiners.See Leah Friel photo

Wahoo’s whips up healthy favorites | 9Local fare hits with a twist at Opulicious | 14

ALSO:Behind the magicat Kit n Kitchen | 19

As Good as Golden

AN EDITION OF

Owner Darlene Fongpours a cup of teawhile preparing tofeast on several of

the restaurant’ssignature dishes,

including BlackMushroom with Tofuand Choy Sum, and

Peking Duck.

Dining OutCover StoryGolden Duck

Chinese RestaurantStory by Alana Folen :: Photos by Leah Friel

Owner Darlene Fong with Live Maine Lobster($13.99) and Dungeness Crab ($25.99) Black Mushroom with Tofu and Choy Sum ($7.95)

very well be attributed tocontinuity in cuisine. Hereat Golden Duck ChineseRestaurant, more than 150items grace the menu, withthe most popular dishesbeing Beef Stew Casserole($9.95), Black Mushroomwith Tofu and Choy Sum($7.95), Shrimp withHoney Glazed Walnut($11.95) and Peking Duckwith Buns ($18 for a halfduck, $35 for a wholeduck) — that’s just the tipof the iceberg.

“Everything is cookedfresh daily,” Fong says.“We specialize inCantonese food, but dooffer Szechuan-style cui-sine as well, which isknown to be a bit spicier,”she adds. “People also canrequest for no MSG.”

Beef Stew Casserole is atraditional Cantonese-styledish cooked in a ceramicbowl and features tender,m e l t - i n - y o u r - m o u t hmorsels of beef, bean curdand mushrooms, seasonedwith five spice, and gar-nished with ginger andonion. Shrimp with HoneyGlazed Walnut is a localChinese classic, and vege-tarians relish BlackMushroom with Tofu and

Choy Sum, which is stir-fried and generouslysplashed with oyster sauceand garlic.

“Currently, our LiveMaine Lobster ($13.99)and Dungeness Crab($25.99) is in highdemand,” Fong states, not-ing that customers canrequest to have it preparedwith salt and pepper sea-soning, ginger and onionsauce, black bean sauce orhave it steamed. “All craband lobster are brought infresh every day.”

And as a way to giveback to its patrons, GoldenDuck is offering three of itsclassic dishes — OysterSauce Chicken CakeNoodle, Chinese ChickenSalad and Crispy Gau Gee(10 pieces) — for a specialprice of $5.99 per dish.

“We cater to familiesand encourage them todine here, and it’s specialslike these that we arehappy to offer,” Fong sayswith a smile.

For dinner parties of 10to 12 individuals, Fongrecommends takingadvantage of the setmenus. With six set menusto choose from, ranging inprice from $168 to $288,

each menu presents youwith a spread highlightingsome of the best in GoldenDuck cuisine. The best-selling menu is priced at$198, and includes a feastof Seafood Tofu orScallop Soup; ChineseChicken Salad; BarbecuePork and Roast DuckPlatter or Peking Duck;Crispy Chicken or HotGinger Chicken; SteamSea Bass Filet or Sweet-and-Sour Sea Bass Filet;Salt and Pepper Shrimp orShrimp Canton;Tenderloin Beef withTwin Mushroom or BlackPepper Tenderloin Beef;House Special ChowMein; Steam Rice; anddessert.

Speaking of dessert,make it a sweet ending atGolden Duck with anassortment of treats hand-made at Fong’s SingCheong Yuan Bakery onMaunakea Street. Almondcookies, mini moon cakes,Chinese pretzels, peanutcandy and macadamia nutcandy round out the farethat will satisfy everysweet tooth.

“Business has beengood, and we couldn’t bemore thankful,” Fong says.

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Kobe Steak House is famous forits steaks and seafood, and, ofcourse, the exciting table-side

teppanyaki-style dining and tricks ofpreparation.

But Kobe also offers a top-qualitysushi bar, and about a year-and-a-halfago transformed its holding area to theKobe Lounge offering a pupu menu oflocal favorites such as Miso Soup, Tofu,Sweet Potato Fries, Soybeans, Poke,Fried Chicken and Mini Lumpia. Amust-try are Garlic Pork Chops ($13),which are not overly seasoned with gar-lic and has just the perfect amount offlavor that is showcased in the meat.

The sushi bar is located in thelounge, and features your traditionalngiri and rolls, including the popularSixty-Nine Roll ($18), which is aCalifornia roll topped with unagi (eel)and unagi sauce, and the Rainbow Roll($15), which is a California roll toppedwith a combination of fresh ahi,hamachi, avocado and salmon. For alimited time, Kobe is offering 20 per-cent off sushi items ordered in thelounge between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.There also are happy hour drink spe-cials daily.

With an intimate, relaxed setting, theKobe Lounge is the perfect place tounwind, and enjoy great sushi andpupu-style foods. Conveniently locatedon Ala Moana Boulevard, just beforeHilton Hawaiian Village, simply pullup to the valet and step in for a greatdining experience.

1 Rainbow Roll ($15)2 Sixty-Nine Roll ($18)3 Garlic Pork Chops ($13)

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Adega’s taste of Portugal

Adega Portuguesa owner Trigo daSilva came to Hawaii in 2007 tocontinue his career as a journal-

ist. After getting acclimated to theIslands and our diverse cultures, da Silvamade a decision that Honolulu, with arooted Portuguese community, needed tobring more attention to the experience ofhis people and upbringing.

“I am trying to share with them ourculture, our food, our music and lan-guage. On one hand I was missing myfood, and on the other hand I spoke tothese people, some who never have beento Portugal, and they keep saying I amproud to be Portuguese,” says da Silva.

Adega’s menu focuses on many tra-ditional, staple dishes of Portugal. Toget to the heart of a Portuguese menuyou don’t have to look any further thenBacalhau, considered by some to bethe national dish of the country.Bacalhau Adega ($22) is a colorful,flavorful dish centered around a bone-

less filet of salted and seasoned codfish. The cod is topped with red pep-pers, garlic and onions. It is servedwith roasted red potatoes and a heartymix of sauteed vegetables.

No Portuguese meal should go with-out entertainment. Adega has livemusic each night, and this Saturdayrenowned fado singer JosephineCarreira will perform at 8 p.m.“Josephine is a local singer. She doesnot speak Portuguese but can sing it. Iundestand every single word she says,it is amazing,” says da Silva, whohighly recommends you make a reser-vation for Josephine’s performancenight. As Portugal has centuries worthof ties to Brazil and they share thesame language, Adega highlights theBrazilian culture on Fridays andSundays, offering three of Brazil’smost popular dishes. Adega evenoffers Portuguese language classesevery Monday evening from 6 to 8

p.m. Adega alsooffers its daily lunchbuffet for $12.95.

Present this arti-cle to your server atAdega and receive10 percent offBacalhau Adega.

Bacalhau Adega ($22)

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Small plates have createdquite a buzz these dayswith foodies — you

know, a taste of this, a taste ofthat — a trend that’s quiteunderstandable, since it’s sucha fun way to eat.

So it serves an eatery wellto meet the more-eclectictastes of the contemporarydiner without losing sight ofits traditional roots, therebyattracting new customerswhile retaining loyal patrons.

Yoshi Japanese Dining andBar meets that challenge in itsown unique way. Alongside itstraditional sushi, teppanyaki

and ramen, Yoshi offers aninteresting array of appetizersperfect for small-plate dining.

I know, I know, Japaneserestaurants are typically allabout meat and fish. But Yoshihas a few surprises in store fornon-meat eaters who venturein, such as GrilledMushrooms ($7), a mix ofsavory button, king oyster andenoki ’shrooms seasoned withsalt, pepper, shoyu and butter,and cooked to perfection onthe teppan grill.

Fresh and light, Yoshi Salad($6) is comprised of mixedgreens and tomatoes topped

with a bright-orange carrot-based dressing that’s as pleas-ing to the eyes as it is to thepalate.

And, if you’re a cheeselover, Mozzarella Tomato ($8)salad showcases locallygrown tomatoes sliced andarranged with fresh mozzarel-la slices and topped with oliveoil, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar,lemon and basil pesto.Unexpected, yes, but that’swhat it’s all about!

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By Alana Folen

Wahoo’s Fish Tacohas been reelingin nothing but a

fresh catch since it firstopened at Ward GatewayCenter in 2006. A secondlocation soon followed atKahala Korner, and sistersStephanie Gambetta andNoel Pietsch have noregrets about bringing this“California-Mex” conceptto the Islands.

Wahoo’s Fish Taco is aCalifornia-based chain thatoffers a beachy vibe andstellar cuisine to match.

“Healthy food at a rea-sonable price is what wegive to our customers,”Pietsch says, noting that allfish and meats are grilled,and there are no preserva-tives in any of the food.

Everything is made freshdaily at Wahoo’s, and that’sportrayed in items such asWahoo’s Salad withChicken ($10.55), and No.2 Combo Platter withSpicy Chicken Enchiladaand Fish Taco ($9.95).

Salads are a big drawhere, and Wahoo’s Saladpresents hungry diners witha bed of lettuce and redcabbage topped withcheese, salsa, guacamole,crisp tortilla chips and ten-der pieces of chicken. Andfor the diner with a biggerappetite, No. 2 ComboPlatter is a fiesta in yourmouth. All combo plattersare served with ahee riceand black beans or spicyCajun white beans. Choice

of fillings include black-ened or flame-broiled fishor chicken, pork, steak,mushrooms, banzai veggiesor tofu.

Wahoo’s Kahala offers afull bar as well, and you’lldefinitely want to washdown this tasty cuisinewith refreshing drinkoptions, whether it be amargarita or Hualalailemonade.

When you’re in themood for top tastes,sing praises for Wahoo’sFish Taco.

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And what, you may ask, makesHinone Mizunone so different from allother restaurants of its kind? The rice.

The restaurant uses the sameCalifornia rice like everybody else,but it’s cooked in a special pot —kamadaki gohan style, which is a tra-ditional way of cooking rice.

“Before you walk in there’s a win-dow to the left and you can see uscooking the rice,” says operationsmanager Eiki Tamaki. “We have arice warmer, but we don’t have a ricecooker. We have to time it ourselvesto get the rice exactly how we wantit, and we have to constantly watch itso it doesn’t burn.”

And the Hinoki wood makes a bigdifferent in the taste. “This is the waythey used to cook the rice all the timebefore, and that’s what we’re knownfor,” Tamaki adds.

“When you taste it, you can tastemore of the sweetness,” he says.“And even when they have leftovers,a lot of our customers take it homebecause they microwave it and it stilltastes the same.”

According to Tamaki, HinoneMizunone makes anywhere from 15 to20 orders of rice at a time. “We wantour customers to eat fresh-cooked riceall the time, and we just keep makingthe rice.”

And excellent rice, coupled withtasty entrees, makes for one delicious

teishoku meal. Teishoku sets areserved with rice, miso soup, two sidedishes and pickles.

Broiled Salmon ($10) is deliveredfresh every other day and cut at therestaurant. “It’s regular broiled salmon,but this cut is taken from the salmon wetake sashimi from, so it’s pretty fatty

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Hinone Mizunone: Broiled Saba($8.50) and Saba Nitsuke ($8.50).The sauce for the Saba Nitsuke isshoyu-based. “It’s rare to findNitsuke Saba in Hawaii,” Tamakisays. “Many restaurants have miso

saba, but not shoyu-based saba. Ourrestaurant in Japan serves the shoyu-based saba, so we serve it here, too.”

Just like the saba, there are twotypes of pork tonkatsu. There’s onewith homemade sauce similar to reg-ular tonkatsu sauce but with wonder-ful additions of mayonnaise and a bit

of spicy mustard. Tonkatsu withHomemade Sauce and Tonkatsu withOroshi-Ponzu are both priced at$10.50, so you can take your pick.Oroshi ponzu sauce is a mixture ofsoy sauce, citrus juices, grounddaikon radish and a little oil.

And yes, the Japanese have theirown version of fried chicken —Karaage Chicken, which costs $9.50at Hinone Mizunone, and offers theperfect blend of flavor and texture.Customers can rest assured the chick-en is fresh all the time, never frozen.

Curry and udon also are availableat the eatery, and both are made witha beef base, which means excellentflavor! You can choose from localfavorites such as Chicken KatsuCurry ($9.50) and Deluxe Udon($9.50). Or, if you want the best ofboth worlds, there also is a DeluxeUdon & Curry Set ($15.50).

As the old Chinese proverb goes,“Talk doesn’t cook rice.” And atHinone Mizunone, the employeeswork hard to ensure customers havethe best meal (and best rice).

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With a 2010 populationof 47,698 the need forpupus in Pearl City is

real. Good thing for BlueHawaii Sushi.

The restaurant, which openedin May 2011, offers a variety ofitems from the expected to thesurprising.

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus($7.95) is a good example of thelater. Fresh asparagus iswrapped in thinly sliced bacon,fried and served with a parsleygarnish.

Another simple crowdfavorite is Cheese Bread($5.95). St. Germain extra-thickcut white bread is topped withbutter, and mozzarella, Swissand Cheddar cheeses to make ahot, gooey and crunchy mealstarter for a main course ofsushi, tempura, spicy ahi orwhatever is to your liking.

Dynamite ($8.95) is a smallcasserole with a bed of mush-

rooms and zucchini, layeredwith scallops and shrimp, andglazed with the dynamite sauce.According to co-ownerEmerson Ribao, the topping ofmayonnaise, tobiko, shoyu andlemon results in a creamy tex-ture that is as tasty as it isattractive.

Mussels a la “M” ($7.95), the“M” stands for Emerson, is the

restaurant’s uniquetake on traditionalescargot. Instead ofsnails, mussels arebaked with garlic,tomato, fresh pars-ley, brandy and but-ter. After removingthe shells, the mus-cles are placed on afresh baguette and re-baked to maintain thecrispy texture of thedish.

Stuffed ChickenWings ($7.95) is a Thai-inspireddish served with a sweet chilisauce. After the wings aredeboned, the pieces are stuffedwith ground pork andVietnamese-style vermicellinoodles, and seasoned withminced carrots, garlic, pepper,bay leafs and sea salt. Thewings are then deep-fried, andserved hot and crispy.

A little bit of everything at Blue Hawaii

1 Server Samantha Ramirez

2 Bacon Wrapped Asparagus ($7.95)

3 Mussels a la "M" ($7.95)

4 Dynamite ($8.95)

5 Stuffed Chicken Wings ($7.95)

6 Cheese Bread ($5.95)

Nathalie Walker photos

BLUE HAWAII SUSHI

WHEREPearl City Gateway ShoppingCenter1140 Kuala St. #104

CALL456.2128

HOURSMonday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.and 4-9 p.m.Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.Sunday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

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Take your whole family and makeyour way to Ho Ho ChineseCuisine in Kapolei for great

Chinese food at amazing prices. Andfrom August to October, the establish-ment is helping those who enter itsdoors celebrate birthdays. If you’replanning on celebrating a birthday,bring in a party of eight or more andthe birthday person eats for free!

Judy Kim-Sugita, and Andrew, Coleand Andi Sugita enjoy heading over toHo Ho Chinese Cuisine for good foodat a decent price. The family takes part in theexcellent buffet deal at the restaurant. For din-ner from Monday to Thursday the all-you-can-eat buffet is priced at $15.95 and fromFriday to Sunday for $17.95. The lunch dealsare even better on Monday through Friday for$9.95 and Saturday and Sunday for $11.95.

Dining Out was able to catch up with thefamily, and according to Andrew and Judy, lit-tle Andi enjoys eating the radish and Jell-Odishes, as well as noodles; and Cole likes theegg foo young.

Andrew Sugita: “They have a good vari-ety of food here. I like the salt and peppershrimp from the buffet because of its crispi-ness and saltiness.”

Judy Kim-Sugita: “It’s a small place, sothey don’t dish out mass amounts of foodevery night. I like the crab legs and veg-etable items like beef and broccoli.”

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WHERE 590 Farrington Hwy., Kapolei

CALL 692.9880

HOURS (Lunch buffet) Daily, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.;(Dinner) 5-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday;5-9:30 p.m. Friday-Sunday;Manapua served Monday-Saturday starting at 6 a.m., and 8 a.m. on Sundays, at the frontcounter.

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Opulicious offers a breathof fresh air to all of itshungry patrons — in

more ways than one. In additionto serving up fresh, comfortingplate lunches and all the localdishes you can dream of, thiswhimsical spot presents theopportunity to awaken the keikiin all of us thanks to owner andchef Kelli Kay Chun’s delightfulballoon-twisting skills.

For nearly a year, Chun’s long-time passions for cooking andballoon-twisting have masterfullyintertwined to create the best infamily-friendly dining experi-ences. From vases filled with bal-loon flowers to animal creationsthat Chun can twist up in minutes,there’s always a touch of magic togo along with each meal.

If it’s your first time, you’llabsolutely love the restaurant’sbest-seller, Korean GarlicChicken ($8.25) served with twoscoops of white or brown rice andmac or tossed salad. “It’s dabomb,” says Chun. “That’s it. Yougotta try it!”

And for a burger with a twist,Aunty Tita’s Hawaiian Hula

Burger’s ($6.95) bursting flavorswill do the trick. Two homemadepatties provide just the right tastefor the salty bite of bacon, sweettouch of grilled pineapple anddrizzle of teriyaki sauce that bringthis inspiring burger together.

The eatery’s freshest of localfavorites also have been blowing

up lately. You’ve got to try someclassic Beef Stew ($7.85), whichChun describes as old-fashioned,Hawaiian-style stew. And don’tforget to get a taste of her OxtailSoup ($11.50) on Fridays. “Weusually sell out by lunch,” shesays, so you’ll have to act fast.You also can indulge in a

Hawaiian Plate ($8.95) with laulau and Hawaiian stew onFridays.

Chun suggests placing phoneorders so that your meal can beready in no time. It’s definitelytime to please your opu and fillup on good grinds and goodtimes.

OPULICIOUS

WHERE 946 Coolidge St.,Honolulu

CALL 943.8885

HOURS Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.Closed Sunday

WEBSITEOpulicious.com

By Ali Resich

It may be called New Violet’sGrill, but the dining spottucked away in Kalihi’s

Kapalama Shopping Center hasactually been part of the commu-nity for more than 60 years. Witha menu full of local comfortfoods as well as Japanese andOkinawan specialties, generationafter generation have made it aregular haunt.

“It’s good home cooking,”says co-owner Cindy Suehisawith a laugh. “Everything’s fromscratch.”

Cindy and her sister Joeyrecently took over the eatery inMay, but it has been in the familysince their Aunty bought the

establishment — previouslynamed Violet’s Grill — in 1998.When brother Kevin took overthe operation in 2001, a freshstart called for a fresh name, andNew Violet’s Grill it was.

A burst of freshness also goesinto every meal, including oneof the most popular items, PorkTofu ($13.95). Filled with ahealthy dose of won bok cab-bage, carrots, green onions,round onions and bean sproutsto accompany the pork and tofu,it’s simple shoyu sauce givesthis dish the comforting flavoryou won’t forget.

Another great dish to try is AhiBelly Mitsuke with Tofu($16.95), which features ahibelly that has been cooked in ashoyu sugar sauce to bring out itsrich, moist flavor. Tofu and greenonion also soak up the tastygoodness.

New Violet’s just received afull liquor license and has plans

to update its pupu menu. Cindyalso hopes to add a slew of spe-cials and even a kid’s menu.Looks like new beginnings arestill ahead for this old-time grill.

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NEW VIOLET’S GRILL

WHEREKapalama Shopping Center1210 Dillingham Blvd. #8, Kalihi

CALL 841.8535

HOURS Daily, 6 a.m.-10 p.m.Bar open until 2 a.m.

A love of fare with local fl-“air”

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Savoring old favorites at New Violet’s Grill

Pork Tofu ($13.95) | Nathalie Walker photos

Server Stephanie Chang

LEFT: Hawaiian Plate ($8.95) ABOVE: Kanoenoe Esteves and Courtney Chun withOpulicious favorites. ABOVE RIGHT: Beef Stew ($7.85). Nathalie Walker photosLeah Friel photo

@tablesideYoshi

Craving a bite of spectacularJapanese delights? YoshiJapanese Dining & Bar will cater

to your appetite with an impressivespread of authentic Japanese cuisine.

Originally known for its yakitori, therestaurant now serves sushi, sashimiand teppanyaki. According to presi-dent and owner Akinori Hirose,changes were brought about by cus-tomers wanting more choices. A ver-satile full bar also results in moredrink options. Yoshi Japanese Dining& Bar is located at 1427 Makaloa St.For more information and hours ofoperation, call 941.6891.

Right: Owner Aki Hirose cooks itup on the teppanyaki grill.

Inset: Early Bird Special, TwoChoice Teishoku ($9.99) with

Sashimi and Grilled Salmon

1 | Yuko and Yoshiyuki Hara

2 | Carol Thamtrachai,

Kay Konda and Janice Kondo

3 | Jerry and Marilynn Taniyama

4 | Josephine, Mark and

Yeunsil Hironaka

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Ichiriki general manager Min Kimsays there is a quote that often goesaround the restaurant’s kitchen:

“Sharing from one pot makes for closerrelationships.”

For Kim, that quote sums up the fam-ily-like atmosphere of the Piikoi Streetrestaurant. “It’s more like a livingroom,” she says. “Everyone gathers andthey cook food together in the pots. It’sa totally different experience. It is veryinteractive, very engaging.”

The restaurant, which also has a sec-ond location in Aiea, specializes in threedifferent types of food: nabe, sukiyakiand shabu shabu. Customers can selectvarious broth and vegetable, meat orseafood combinations and cook it all upright there at their table.

“I like to think of Ichiriki as a diningexperience,” Kim says. “We are teachinga type of dining and culture that our cus-tomers get to experience.”

To kick off your Ichiriki experience, agood place to start is with one of therestaurant’s most popular appetizers —Ahi Katsu ($5.95), which features freshahi marinated in a tasty sauce, andwrapped in a shiso leaf and lightly friedto reach a perfect golden brown.

One of Ichiriki’s most popular nabedishes is Miso Nabe ($21.95 for dinner;

$11.95 for lunch), which isserved with pork, a sampling ofvarious kinds of seafood, and avariety of vegetables. The dishalso includes Ichiriki’s crowd-pleasing homemade meatballs,which are comprised of groundchicken, soft tofu, green onions andginger, and are made fresh in house

every day. And for those who think theyknow miso, they are in for a surprisewhen they try Ichiriki’s special concoc-

tion. “We get (the miso) direct fromJapan, and it’s a blend of two very

high quality misos, so the flavorin it is going to be a lot thick-

er and richer,” Kimexplains.

Another popu-lar pairing isKami PirikaraNabe (serves two

for $45.95), servedwith a seafood sam-

pling, vegetables, home-made meatballs and a choice of

pork, beef or chicken. Kimexplains that the pirikara is a shoyu-

based broth that has been slow-cooked

In Addition To GreatFood, Ichiriki Offers A

Rich Dining Experience

Ichiriki Japanese Nabe Restaurant wasfounded several years ago by co-ownersIssei Kazama and Riki Kobayashi. The name

“Ichiriki” was derived from a combination of the Japanese charactersin each of their names — and together the name means “one power.”

“They wanted to show what can happen when people come together,”general manager Min Kim says. “They are friends and they always wantedto open their own restaurant together.”

The cuisine served at Ichiriki reflects each of the owners’ food experi-ences. Kazama grew up eating his mother’s home-cooked nabe, andKobayashi studied this type of dining in Japan.

Kim says that the meaning “one power” is extremely fitting for therestaurant. “It really brings people together,” she says. Cooking nabe,shabu shabu and sukiyaki certainly is a bonding experience for cus-tomers — and Kim says that it creates great relationships between thestaff and guests as well.

“If you are eating here, our servers are going to help you out,” Kim says,adding that they can walk customers through the cooking process andeven identify which flavors will pair well together. “Our servers are trainedto always guide the customers to understand how to best enjoy the food.”

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Piikoi510 Piikoi St. #102, Honolulu589.2299Open daily; Lunch 11 a.m.-4 p.m.;Dinner: Sunday-Thursday 4-11p.m.; Friday and Saturday 4 p.m.-midnight

AieaKaonohi St. #C216, Aiea484.2222Open daily; Lunch 11 a.m.-3 p.m.;Monday-Thursday, 4-11 p.m.;Friday and Saturday, 4 p.m.-mid-night; Sunday, 4-10 p.m.

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and flavored with peppers and garlic —giving it a little kick without being over-powering. As seen in the photo, this dishcomes with a special type of paper. “Thepaper absorbs the natural oils in themeats, so it’s known to be very healthy,”Kim explains.

Another must-try dish includesMushroom Yuzu Nabe ($24.95), whichfeatures an assortment of four differenttypes of mushrooms — shiitake, enoki,shimeji and eryngii — all swimming inthe delightfully peppered citrus yuzubroth. “I really love the way the mush-rooms and the yuzu broth complementeach other,” Kim adds. “It’s a perfectpairing.”

All of the nabe dishes also are servedwith a choice of rice, udon or zosui tofinish off your meal. Kim explains thatthe rice, udon or zosui is mixed with thebroth at the end of the meal, when it is

at its most flavorful.And if all of this doesn’t

already have your mouth water-ing, Ichiriki currently is in theprocess of creating new menuitems. The new items should beunveiled sometime this fall.Although the restaurant isn’trevealing any of these dishes yet,Kim does say that many of thenew dishes will be based on cus-tomer feedback — a kind of inter-activity that is manifested in thephilosophy of Ichiriki.

“One thing (the founders)always teach us is that when mak-ing any kind of decision — evensomething simple — we need towonder how it is going to affectour customers,” Kim says. “Thefirst question we ask is, ‘is thisgoing to make our customershappy?’”

And it seems that for all ofIchiriki’s menu decisions, theanswer is a resounding “yes!”

Contact Christina O’Connor at [email protected]

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Yakiniku LuluRara, ahidden gem located at915 Keeaumoku St.,offers a traditionalKorean yakiniku diningexperience. Yet, in thesizzling heat of sum-mer, the restaurantalso features refresh-ing cold noodle dishessuch as Bok Noodle tohelp cool you off. Call941.9112.

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beyond the norm. Located on the top floorof Waikiki Business Plaza, Top of Waikikiholds the title of Hawaii’s only revolvingrestaurant and makes a full, but subtle360-degree rotation every hour.

Top of Waikiki executive chef JohnNeff has more than 15 years of experiencein the culinary industry, and offers guestsan alluring variety of cuisine whileencompassing melodious blends of islandfusion. First impressions are always themost important, so when in search for aavant-garde appetizer, Anise Braised PorkBelly ($12) is a no-brainer! Neff utilizesthe best of ingredients to create a top-ofthe-line starter, which features the most-tender pork belly paired with Fuji appleand parsnip puree, jalapeno kumquatchutney, and balsamic sweet chili gas-trique. Delicious in every sense of theword, this explosion of flavors does not

overpower the pure taste of the pork belly.It’s Neff’s mission to merge the assets of

various cuisines to create a knockout ediblemasterpiece. Believe me, Top of Waikikioffers a dining experience to remember, andit’s not only because of the spectacularviews. Your tummy will thank you.

Top of WaikikiWaikiki Business Plaza

2270 Kalakaua Ave.923.3877

Yakiniku MillionThe intriguing aroma of Korean cuisine

envelopes your senses, and before youknow it you find yourself yearning forYakiniku Million on Sheridan Street. But,of course! Known for its authentic Koreancuisine, this establishment knows a thingor two about tasty grinds. Does melt-in-your-mouth kalbi sound appealing? Or

what about savory morsels ofchicken with an assortment ofbanchan, including home-made kimchi?

Deviating from the ordi-nary, many patrons also grav-itate toward another best-sell-ing item on the menu. EnterPork Belly ($23.99) preparedyakiniku-style on the table-top grill. It’s the fat that accompanies themeat that makes this dish so flavorful, andyou can see the entire cooking processright in front of your very eyes. YakinikuMillion offers a choice of sauces to com-plete your meal — including its very ownhouse sauce, and salt and pepper oil — aswell as lettuce for wrapping the meat, andgarlic cloves, onions and miso paste foradditional taste.

This month, Yakiniku Million also istreating diners to a one “cool” special.Beat the heat with Cold Buckwheat

Noodles from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a spe-cial price of $4.95. Then while you’re atit, treat yourself to the all-day special.When you request two orders of meat oran order of the yakiniku set combo, you'llreceive Cold Buckwheat Noodles for$3.95.

After a meal like this, you’ll feel like amillion bucks!

Yakiniku Million626 Sheridan St.

596.0799

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KITCHEN INSIDER

Who or what inspires you as achef/manager/owner? My pas-sion for food and travelinginspires me. I have been travelingand training in different countries,and that gives me a solid founda-tion when it comes to cooking. Bycombining the bold character ofEuropean cuisine and lightness ofAsian cuisine, I create a fusion ofEuro-Asian-style dishes.

If you could serve food to acelebrity, who would it be andwhy? What dish would youserve? Michael Symon, becausehe is the symbol of the food indus-try. I believe he can inspire me.

I’ll serve him our very popularRed Wine Ox Tail Stew.

What is your favorite dish onthe menu? Why? Anything withour signature and very own blend

of chimichurri sauce. The saucepairs perfectly with Rib-eye Steakand Bone-in Pork Chop freshfrom the grill.

Is there a dish that you createthat’s not on your menu, butavailable upon request? Wehave many dishes that are not onthe regular menu, but on a “Back-Stage” menu. On this menu wecreate many dishes upon cus-tomer request, such as foie gras,caviar, and the most popular itemis Spicy Chilli Crab SingaporeStyle.

Kit n Kitchen1010 University Ave. B-3, Honolulu | 942.7622Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5 p.m.-midnight, Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5 p.m.-midnight

Name Kit Yiu Title owner of Kit n Kitchen

Training/education Twenty years in Euro-Asian

cuisine, Trained in Japan, Europe and the U.S.

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Ever wonder what goes onbehind the scenes at yourfavorite restaurant? Well,

much credit goes to the manychefs, owners and managerswho work diligently day in andday out to make sure Hawaii’sdiners have a top-notch diningexperience.

This week, Dining Out got theinside scoops from Kit nKitchen’s owner Kit Yiu, whogave us a little taste of Kit nKitchen and shared just whatfuels his culinary drive.

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Original Loco Moco

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BIRTHDAY SPECIAL!FREE BIRTHDAY MEAL FOR ANY AGEWith Family & Group LUNCH & DINNER 20% OFFMust have minimum party of 4. Coupon valid on actual birthday, ID required. Not com-binable with other discounts. Discounts off regular adult price. No online or photo-copiedcoupons. Must purchase beverage. Expires 8/17/12.

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Receive a FREE

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Chocolate Pyramiddessert on your

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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

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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

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Kids Eat Free!*

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Free meal valid for kids 12 and under on“Just for Kids” menu items at participating

locations. Drinks not included unless otherwise specified on “Just for Kids”

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Atlantis Seafood & Steak2284 Kalakaua Avenue922-6868

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

Napoleon’s BakeryLocated inside of Zippy’s

AMERICAN

BAKERYFendu Boulangerie2752 Woodlawn Dr.Manoa Marketplace 988-4310

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

Eggs n’ Things343 Saratoga Road923-EGGS (3447)

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

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

Pearl City - Times Sq. SC 486-4467Kaneohe - Windward Mall 235-4467Hilo - Prince Kuhio Plaza 959-2600

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

IHOPWaikiki - 1850 Ala Moana Blvd 949-4467Waikiki - Kuhio & Lewers 921-2400

Camellia Buffet930 McCully St.951-0511/0611

BUFFET

BOUNTY SEVEN SEAS

Friday & Saturday 5:30 – 9:30 pm

For Reservations

739-8760

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THE KAHALA HOTEL & RESORT

www.kahalaresort.com

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SEAFOOD BUFFET

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

Celebrating40 years

Committed devotion to serving authentic

Japanese taste & hospitality

vist us at odorikohawaii.com

Fresh Seafood,Sushi, Hot Pot,

Full Izakaya Menu

Fresh Seafood,Sushi, Hot Pot,

Full Izakaya Menu

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

Breakfast.......................6am–11amLunch ...............................11am–5pmDinner........5pm–12am (Midnight)

YAKINIKUMILLION

Naeng Myun Cucumber Soup

$495(11am - 2pm)

$395ALL DAYwith yakiniku purchase Min. (1) noodle order per (2) meat orders or (1) set

Naeng Myun BuckwheatNoodles in Chilled Special Soup

for LUNCH(choose from Spicy, Cucumber or Cold)

626 SHERIDAN ST.SUN-THUR 11AM-MIDNIGHT/FRI-SAT 11AM-2AM 596-0799

Serving Hawaii Since 1989

(behind Walmart)

Dine-In Only

Dine-In Only

WAIMALU 485-8883

98-1277 Kaahumanu St.(across from Safeway)

www.paesanohawaii.com

MANOA988-5923

2752 Woodlawn Drive

WAIMALU98-020 Kam Hwy.488-8824

WAIPAHU94-256 Waipahu Depot St.

676-2088

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

689-0999

www.shirossaimin.com

Dear Hearts,The road to true friendship cannot be purely sublime.There must be confrontations resolved over time.Having each other's backs is not a choice.And each participant must have their own perspective, their own voice.Individual mistakes are shared as a group from the past.Only then will solid bonds last.Each member has their role, their place.Anything said behind ones back has to be duplicated in front of their face.

Those who know, know. It cannot be explained. In my group, happy-faced stamps is how true friendship is proclaimed.Sincerely, Bryce “Saimin Jr.”

www.3660.com

5 FOR 10August 1-31, 2012

*Limited to a table of 8

3660 Waialae Ave. • 737-1177

O N T H E R I S E

Bring 5 food drive itemsand receive

your food purchase* in our main dining room

The Food Bank is requestingthe following items:

• Canned Soups & Meats• Canned Fruits & Vegetables• Rice & Dried Pasta• Packaged Noodles

10% OFF

FOOD BANK DRIVEAla Moana CenterTel: 947-8818

Open Daily: 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.Dim Sum: 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

www.jadedynastyhawaii.com

• Roasted Meat Appetizer Platter• Mixed Seafood Soup• Dynasty Style Golden Fried Chicken• Chef’s Special Style Black Peppered Beef Tenderloin• Steamed Fish Filets with Ham & Vegetable

on a Lotus Leaf• Simmered Baby Pak Choy & Virginia Ham

in Supreme Broth• Shrimps with Garlic, Chili & Pepper• Young Chow Style Fried Rice• Dessert of the Day

Summer Special - $238.00 for 10

Kissaten88 Piikoi St.593-1200

WHERE TO DINE

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

Anytime CafeMarket City Shopping Center2919 Kapiolani Blvd735-3888

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

Canton Seafood Restaurant923 Keeaumoku St.955-3388

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

Hee Hing Restaurant 449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

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

Little Village Noodle House1113 Smith St.545-3008

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

Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine 590 Farrington Hwy.692-9880

CATERERSMakino Chaya98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square by Times Supermarket

524-1628

Excludes Set Menus; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, CharSiu & other specials. 5%, 10% and lobster specialnot to be combined with any other offer/discounts/specials. Expires 8/31/12. 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 11 Years!

Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)

5% OFF

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Avenue

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

5%, 10% and lobster special are not to be combined with any otheroffer/discounts/specials. Expires 8/31/12. Must present coupon.

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

Lobster$1299

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

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

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on Bars, Prime R

it Fours Combo, Kalbi Ribs, Bu

Chinese Chicken Salad with Soba, Meatloaf, B

Furikake Tempura Catfish, Fried Cheese, W

om Ragout on Garlic Toast, Kaka'ako

iyaki Meatballs, Mahi with Lomi Tomato, Roas

Pig and Cabbage, Shichimi Seared C

Orzo Pasta, Carrot Cake, Kaka'ako Chow Me

Shoyu Chicken, Beef & Veggie Skewers, Po

tsu, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Nalo Greens wit

Dressing, Braised Beef Shoulder, Herb & P

hicken Kaka'ako Kookies, Furikake Salm

Mac Salad, Greek Salad,

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GET Sweet Chili Chicken TO GO!

CATER your FavoritesCALL 596-7488

11:30 am-2:30 pm5 pm-9:30 pm (Closed Tuesdays)

Serving Hawaii for 14+ yrs.

SUMMER SPECIAL• EXPIRES 8/16/12

1-FREE PIECE SHRIMP TEMPURA 1-PER PERSON, 1-PER COUPON WITH ORDER. MUST PRESENT COUPON AT TIME OF ORDER

988-1551TONS OF FREE PARKING!MANOA MARKETPLACE

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

WITH THIS AD. EXPIRES 8/31/12. *DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALL BEVERAGES.

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

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

$1 OFFAny Breadpurchases over $4

Must present coupon • exp. 8/16/12

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

“All Natural no added chemicals”

988-43102752 Woodlawn Dr. • Manoa Marketplace

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

NOW OPENMONDAYS!

TUES - SUN 11am – 2pm

featuring…Nicoise Salad andMoules Marinieres Frites

1006 KAPAHULU AVE. 739-5000

DINNER SERVED TUES-SUN FROM 5PM

Early BirdSpecial Only

Sauteed Mahi withLobster Sauce

Steak & ShrimpChicken Alfredo Pasta

Call 922-6868for Reservations & Information

2284 Kalakaua Ave.Open 7 Days from 11am-10pm

Lunch 11am - 4pmDinner 5pm - 10pm

at the old Waikiki III TheatresParking available at the Pro-Park locationSeaside Ave. Pay $2 at the Restaurant.

www.atlantisseafoodsteak.com

$12.95

WARD CENTRE (Auahi Streetfront) 1200 Ala Moana 596-0066KAILUA (Next to Boots & Kimo’s) 151 Hekili St. 230-8400

Better Tasting & Better For You• 100% Certified Organic Flour

• 100% Certified Organic Tomato Sauce• No MSG • Nitrate Free Pepperoni

• Hormone & Antibiotic Free Range Chicken• Gluten Free, Vegan & Vegetarian Options

PRESENTS

WAIKIKI’S HOTTESTLATE NIGHT HAPPY HOUR

INCREDIBLE SPECIALTY COCKTAILS & FOOD

HANDCRAFTED COCKTAILS $7VINO $5

WELL DRINKS $6ITALIAN BEER BUCKET $14

LA DOLCE VITA

EVERY THURS – SUN10:30PM – 2AM

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

WHERE TO DINE

Panda Cuisine641 Keeaumoku St.947-1688

Royal Garden Chinese RestaurantAla Moana Hotel, 3rd Floor410 Atkinson Drive, 942-7788

Henry Loui’s2850 Paa St.833-3728

Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square, 524-1628

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

JJ Bistro & French Pastry3447 Waialae Ave.739-0993

Kaka‘ako Kitchen Ward Centre1200 Ala Moana Blvd.596-7488

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

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

Mandalay (The)1055 Alakea St.525-8585

Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant5724 Kalanianaole Hwy.377-5566

FAMILY DINING

Dean’s Drive Inn45-773 Kam Hwy., Kaneohe247-1300

Asahi Grill Ward515 Ward Ave., #204593-2800

Asian Mix1234 South Beretania St.521-1688

Brasserie

DuVin

Plan Your Next Special Event at

Elegant, Informal Dining

545-11151115 Bethel Street

www.brasserieduvin.com

Flexible Reception, Lunch, Brunch & Dinner Menus. Perfect for Weddings,

Birthday, Office & Holiday Parties.

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

August SpecialsYour choice:

• Crispy Gau Gee4230 Waialae Ave.737-7188 • 737-7288

Open daily 10am-9pm

• Shrimp Canton

$850ONLY

1221 S. King St. • 597-8088

Open Daily 10:30am-11pm

• Chinese Chicken Salad• Oyster Sauce Chicken

w/Cake Noodle(Both available at Kahala location only)

ONLY

each$599

Grand Opening Specials!

Red House Top Noodlereg $15.99

835 Keeaumoku St. #I-101B • 944-0088SUN-THURS 11AM-10PM • FRI-SAT 11AM-MIDNIGHT

Valid w/coupon thru 8/16/12. Cannot be combined w/other offers. Dine-in Only.

$999$999

Korean Beef Saladreg $12.99

$999$999

Try our favorite Korean Fusion Dishes!

Red Carpetwaffle$5 (reg. $9.95)

with this ad

DINE IN ONLY. VALID ON WEEKDAYS ONLY. May not combine with any other promo/offer.

Expires 8/16/12

(808) 942.0505815 KEEAUMOKU ST. LIKE US ON:SERVING LUNCH & DINNER • TAKE-OUT AVAILABLE

Proud recipient of:

13 Locations:13 Locations:

KONA (808) 327-6776

KUKUI GROVE (808) 632-2450

LAHAINA (808) 661-0333

MAUI MALL (808) 873-7776

OAHU:ALA MOANA 942-9102

AINA HAINA 373-4033

EWA TOWN CENTER 683-1003

KANEOHE 247-9595

KAPAHULU 735-7700

KAPOLEI 674-4227

WAIAU 485-0227

WAIKELE 678-3180

WARD CENTER 591-5600

OUTER ISLANDS:

www.genkisushiusa.com

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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941-4444

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

Kama‘aina & Military DiscountAvailable (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.

• Modern Izakaya• Sushi Bar

$9992-Choice Teishoku

$999Available 5:30–6:30pm

EXPIRES 8/16/12

Must present coupon • Offer not valid with other specials/discounts

941-6891MON-SAT 5:30PM-12AM | SUN 5:30-11PM | TUE CLOSED | 1427 MAKALOA ST. 941-6891

WHERE TO DINEKit N Kitchen1010 University Avenue942-7622

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

Pagoda1525 Rycroft St.948-8356

Restaurant Epic 1131 Nuuanu Ave.587-7877

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

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

Opulicious946 Coolidge St.943-8885

Shiro’s Saimin HavenWAIMALU98-020 Kam Hwy. • 488-8824WAIPAHU94-256 Waipahu Depot St. • 676-2088EWA BEACH SHOPPING CENTER 91-919 Fort Weaver Rd. • 689-0999

Shore Bird RestaurantOutrigger Reef on the Beach922-2887

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

Wailana Coffee House1860 Ala Moana Blvd.955-1764

Zippy’s Call the one nearest you

Willoughby’s(inside Ohana Honolulu Hotel) 3401 N. Nimitz Hwy837-5932

Max’s Of Manila94-300 Farrington Hwy

801 Dillingham Blvd.951-6297

FILIPINO

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

Original Coupon required. Not valid on retail items orbottled beverages. One discounted item per coupon.Not combinable with any other offer. No cash value.Exp. 8/31/12.

$100

TOMATO BISQUEOR CLAM CHOWDER

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

with purchase of any entreé$100

TOMATO BISQUEOR CLAM CHOWDER

with purchase of any entreé

10% OFF4369 Lawehana St. (across Target in Salt Lake) | OPEN Mon - Fri 6AM - 1PM

www.larrysbakery.com or find us on

Coupon required. Expires 8/17/12.

Sat 6AM - 12PM

✁

Orange or Blueberry Chiffon Tube Cakes

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 8/31/12.

735-5544449 KAPAHULU AVE., STE 101

www.HeeHingHawaii.com

• Peking Duck • Chinese Chicken Salad• Ginger Scallion Maine Lobster • RoastedGarlic Chicken • Steamed Flounder Fillet

w/Lemon Shoyu • Shrimp & Island Vegetables• Mongolian Pork Chop • Shredded Duck

Chow Mein Noodles$229 for ten (Reg. $255)

expires 8/31/12

August “Peking Duck-MaineLobster Menu:

HONG KONG DIM SUM LUNCH$44 for four

Five (5) Dim Sum Selections • ChineseChicken Salad • Minute Chicken Cake Noodle

Szechuan Beef Chow Fun

• Chinese Chicken Salad• Mu Shu Pork • Chicken Oyster Sauce• Pepper Salt Shrimp • Beef & Broccoli• Garlic String Beans • Steamed Rice$49 for four* (reg. $65)

*this coupon required; expires 8/15/12; served before 7pm

LET US COOK FOR YOU

Pianist Terry Tom performs on Thursdays

KAPOLEI MARKETPLACE590 Farrington Hwy692-9880

ALL-YOU-CAN-EATDINNER BUFFET

Including

Crab Legs , MayonnaiseShrimp & Many More!

Friday, Saturday & Sunday

$17 .95 perperson Only

PRIVATE PARTIESavailable for

20-300 people

Call for details

HONOLULU • 589-2299510 Piikoi St.

AIEA • 484-222298-150 Kaonohi St.

TWO GREAT LOCATIONS!

Monday - Friday 4pm-6pm. Cannot be combined with other offers.

SENIOR DISCOUNT25% OFF NABE

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

Large 1/3 lb.Beef Burger

or Teriyaki Burger

Curly Fries &“All You Can Eat”

Salad Bar!10:30 AM to 10:30 PM

$860

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

WHERE TO DINETop 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

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

Fine Dining Burgundy1006 Kapahulu Ave.739-5000

Brasserie Du Vin1115 Bethel St.545-1115

Il LupinoRoyal Hawaiian Center922-3400

ITALIAN

Paesano Ristorante ItalianoWaimalu Shopping Plaza98-1277 Kaahumanu St.(across from Safeway) 485-8883Manoa Marketplace2752 Woodlawn Drive 988-5923

ALA MOANA HOTEL 3rd Floor • 410 ATKINSON DRIVE • 942-7788Lunch: Mon – Fri 11am – 2pm • Sat – Sun 10am – 2pm • Dinner: 5:30pm – 10pm

Now Available thru 9/30/12Freshly Baked by Royal Garden(No Preservatives added)Dim Sum Served at Lunch Daily

3441 WAIALAE AVE

LIVE Seafood Oyster Bar

Not valid with other specials/discounts. Dine-In Only. Offer expires 8/31/12

780-3115 • 626-5368

10%OFF ENTIRE

LOYALTY CARD15% OFF

MENU

GOOD FORFREE AS OUR GIFT TO YOU!

ALL FUTURE VISITS! VALUE AT $35

OPEN DAILY 11 AM - 12 AM

BYOBRECEIVE OUR

and

fresh

Now Openfor

LUNCH!

2 4 | D I N I N G O U T | A U G . 1 2 - 1 8 , 2 0 1 2

1st Course: Soup or Mixed Greens2nd Course: Appetizer Trio

3rd & 4th Course:Pick any two of 8 Entrees…

Bistro &French Pastry

Bistro &French Pastry

$28 plus taxper person

Back-To-School5-Course Meal!

• Baked Salmon Wellington• Opaka Fettucini• Pan Seared Pork Tenderloin• Grilled New York Steak Brioche5th Course: Dessert of Choice

PEARLRIDGE98-150 Kaonohi St.

808.487.9911

WAIKIKI1972 Kalakaua Ave.

808.942.2121

www.tonyromas.comDine in only. Not to be combined with any other

promo/discount/offer. Good until 8/31/2012.

TONY ROMA’S RIBS, GRILLED SHRIMPSKEWER, TWO 3oz. FILET MEDALLIONS

WITH CABERNET DEMI SAUCEserved with choice of side item and coleslaw

WHERE TO DINEKobe 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. Shops 596-0066Kailua 151 Hekili St. 230-8400

IchirikiAiea 98-150 Kaonohi St.484-2222

Honolulu 510 Piikoi St.589-2299

Romanos Macaroni GrillAla Moana CenterHookipa Terrace 356-8300

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

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

Taormina-Sicilian Cuisine227 Lewers St. 926-5050

Blue Hawaii Sushi1140 Kuala St., Pearl CityAcross Wal-Mart456-2128

Odoriko Japanese Restaurant2400 Koa Ave.923-7368

Osaka RamenPearl Kai Shopping Center98-199 Kamehameha Hwy. B9488-8836

$2 OFFSpend $9 and get $2 Off

(excludes Gift Cards)

Limit one per customer per visit. Valid at participating

locations. Valid in store only. Not valid for online purchases.No cash value. Not valid withother offers or fundraisers or

if copied, sold, auctioned, exchanged for payment orwhere prohibited by law.CSF10152© 2011 Kahala

Franchising, L.L.C. COLD STONECREAMERY and the medallion

design are registered trademarksof Kahala Franchising, L.L.C.

or its licensors. Expires 9/10/12

Classic TurtleSundae

Classic Hot Fudge Sundae

Classic Root Beer

FloatClassic BananaRoyale

visit www.coldstonecreamery.com for a location near you$3 OFF

Spend $12 and get $3 Off(excludes Gift Cards)

$1 OFFSpend $6 and get $1 Off(excludes Gift Cards)

VALID ONLY AT OAHU COLDSTONE CREAMERY LOCATIONS

PLEASE COME IN AND ENJOY OUR DAILY SPECIALS

















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

A fi ne steak. A fi ne experience.

wagyu new york strip, 14 ouncesThis Australian, kobe-style beef is masterfully grilled

to provide a juicy and tender treat for your palate.

a cutabove

the rest.

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

841-0931Kam Shopping Center

Open 6am Daily

Limited Time OnlyAvailable Monday

thru ThurdayOffer good thru 9/6/12.

Not valid with other offers or discounts

Prime Rib Au Jus or Hawaiian Plate

$2.00 OFF$1.00 OFFLaulau or Kalua Pig Plate

(picture not shown)

Offer valid on dine-in orders only. Must present coupon. Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons. Exp 8/31/12

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

Mon-Sat 10am-10pm • Sun 10am-8pm

facebook.com/phomylienhawaii

Military w/ID receive 10% OFF

August Special $4.99House Special Vietnamese Chicken Salad

2012FIRST PLACE

Ph: 677-7744 www.acateredexperience.com

Full Service Catering & Event Planning

1055 Alakea St.525-8585

Free Parking Mon- Fri after5pm & All Day Sat & Sun

Mon - Sun 10:30am to 9:00pm

www.themandalayhawaii.com

“Malaysian Laksa”House Noodle

and PanyaIced Fruit Tea

Contemporary Dining

ALA MOANA CENTERMALL LEVEL, MAUKA

NEXT TO VICTORIA’S SECRET946-6388

Try Our Famous OXTAIL SOUP!“Tender and Tasty.Everyone Loves Our

Oxtail Soup.”

Sun-Thu 8am-10pm • Fri-Sat til 11pmOkazuya open daily from 8am

SEKIYA’S RESTAURANT& DELICATESSEN

Serving Hawaii for 77 Years!

2746 Kaimuki Ave732-1656

ACROSS KAIMUKI H.S.www.SekiyasRestaurant.com

WHERE TO DINETanaka of TokyoEAST, in King’s Village 922-4233CENTRAL, in Waikiki Shopping Plaza922-4702WEST, 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 Street 947-5411

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

Sakura Terrace Japanese Cafe1240 South King Street 591-1181

Yoshi1427 Makaloa St. 941-6891

Yakiniku Million626 Sheridan St.596-0799

Red House In Honolulu835 Keeaumoku St. #I-101 B944-0088

Yakiniku LuLuRaRa915 Keeaumoku Street941-9112

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

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor

restaurantsuntory.com

922-5511

RESTAURANT

SUNTORY

488-8836PEARL KAI SHOPPING CENTER

Try Our Spicy

98-199 KAMEHAMEHA HWY #B9SUN - THUR 10:30A - 10:00P / FRI - SAT 10:30A - 10:30P

Must present coupon, Not combinable with other specials. Limit one coupon per person. Exp: 8/25/12

HAPPY

HOUR

5pm– Close

12oz Beer

$2 TAN TAN RAMEN

4 Pc GYOZA(w/ purchase of a regular meal)

2 Pc Shrimp Tempura

(w/ purchase of a combo)

FREE!FREE!

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Make Someone’sDay Special

Order one to two weeksin advance.

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

www.lapalmedor-usa.com 941-6161

521-1688Shop A-1 (below Safeway Beretania)1234 South Beretania Sthiasianmix.com

Open Daily10:30am-8:30pm

Japanese, Chinese and Local Flavor

Bento • Take-Out Mix Plate • CateringAsian Mix

Limit 4 orders per purchase/person

Offer expires 8/18/12

801 Dillingham Blvd.(next to Costco Iwilei)

Honolulu Hawaii 96817

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

Waipahu, Hawaii 96797

Cuisine of the Philippines

www.maxschicken.com 951-MAXS (6297)

Now Available Max’sCaramel Bars™

Sweet, chewy and nutty

Voted Best Thai in Hawaii

Walking distance from all Waikiki Hotels

SERVING HAWAII SINCE 1977...

tel. 951-9355tel. 951-9355

THAI CUISINETHAI CUISINE

15% OFF Take OutCoupon required. Not combinablewith other offers. Expires 8/17/12

2028 Kuhio Avenue Dinner 5:00pm - Closing

www.keosthaicuisine.com

An “air”larious dining experience with ono food and FUN balloon art!

943-8885 OXTAIL SOUP!946 Coolidge St. (across Moiliili Long’s)

Mon-Fri: 10am-8pm • Sat: 10am-3pm • Sun closed

$6.95reg. $8.25

CHICKENKATSU

LOCO MOCONOW SERVING EVERY FRIDAY

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

BENTO $11.95Reg. $15.95CHOICE of TWO:

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

SHRIMPSPECIAL$9.25Reg. $11.95

• (3) Big Shrimp • (2) Veg. Tempura• Tsukemono• Miso Soup & Rice• TeaINCLUDES: MISO SOUP, TOFU, GYOZA, SALAD & TEA

593-2800SUN-THURS 6:30AM-10PM • FRI-SAT 6:30AM-11PM

515 WARD AVE.

SO ONO!

@ WARD•••

WHERE TO DINE

THAI

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

Keo’s Thai Cuisine2028 Kuhio Ave.951-9355

Shabu Shabu House1221 Kapiolani Blvd597-1655

The Ocean House Restaurant2169 Kalia Rd., Outrigger Reef Hotel 923-2277

SWEETSIce Forest 202 Merchant Street383-1824

Nuuanu Okazuya1351 Nuuanu Ave.533-6169

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

Adega Portuguese1138 Smith Street566-5909

OKINAWAN

SEAFOOD

PORTUGUESE SHABU SHABUHanaki RestaurantManoa Marketplace2756 Woodlawn Drive988-1551

Crab City3441 Waialae Ave.780-3115626-5368

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

OKAZUYA3660 on the Rise 3660 Waialae Ave.737-1177

PACIFIC RIM

Pho My Lien98-150 Kaonohi St. 488-4900

VIETNAMESE

Specializing in Fresh SeafoodPanda Cuisine

Dinner Daily 5pm-9pm

641 KEEAUMOKU ST.OPEN DAILY 11AM - 1AM

10%OFF

New Management!New Menu!

947-1688

SpecialLive

AbaloneKing Clam

Dine-In Only. Cannot becombined with any specialdiscount. Exp. 8/31/12

SAKURA TERRACE JAPANESE CAFE1240 South King Street | 591-1181 | www.sakuraterrace.com

Sakura SpecialDinnerOnly$18

2 choices:Sashimi, Tempura,Saikoro Steak, TeriyakiChicken, Grilled Salmon

Includes: Rice, MisoSoup, Side Salad & 2 small dishes.

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ultural celebrations areoften synonymous with notonly rich historical context,but also the distinct dishesthat generations come to

love and cherish year after year. The Moon Festival, noted in the Chinese

culture as the lunar harvest festival, is onesuch celebration that features a signaturedish: mooncake, which symbolize thegathering of friends and family. RoyalGarden Chinese Restaurant in Ala MoanaHotel is home to some of Hawaii’s freshestand tastiest mooncake varieties, and willcontinue serving the rich, flavorfulmorsels through this year’s festival cele-bration Sept. 30.

According to Royal Garden ownerCalvin Wong, one would be hard-pressedto find a better mooncake. In contrast tosome other establishments that ship in thecakes from China, Royal Garden makesbatches of fresh cakes daily in the eatery’skitchen. Wong explains that the secretbehind the cakes involves “Top, A-gradelotus seed paste made special for us inHong Kong, not too much sugar and cot-tonseed oil. No preservatives added!”

Royal Garden offers the moist moon-cake in artistic gift sets, which featureeight different varieties of the sweet treat.

Ranging in price from $16.95 to $33.95,the gift sets include four cakes apiece, andincorporate flavors such as White LotusSeed Paste with Double Egg Yolk; RedBean Paste with Single Egg Yolk; and theMixed Nuts Mooncake. Wong estimatesthat Royal Garden sells around 7,000 giftsets every year — a sign that customersappreciate the quality and craftsmanshipthat goes into creating each cake fromscratch in continuation of the restaurant’stradition that dates back 10 years.

“Our mooncake is made fresh daily,

fresh from the oven,” Wong says. “We liketo offer the best. Other places have to addpreservatives because they ship the cakesin from Hong Kong. Sometimes it takesseveral months for those to get here.”

Before stocking up on the mouth-water-ing mooncake, diners also can look for-ward to enjoying some of Royal Garden’sexcellent dim sum selections availabledaily for lunch only. Shrimp Gau, PorkHash and Seafood Gau ($3.50 each formost of the dim sum selections that usual-ly include three to four pieces) are just afew of the most-requested choices fromthe dim sum carts brought directly totables by the restaurant’s friendly andhelpful staff. Egg Tart ($3.10) is one of thenumerous sweet delights also available onthe dim sum menu that features more than50 items.

Royal Garden also serves up stellarentrees at daily lunch and dinner services.The “Live” Dungeness Crab and MaineLobster (market price) are prepared freshon the spot as the crustaceans make theirway from the in-house tank to the kitchen,where they are prepared in what Wongcalls “Royal Garden style.” Wongexplained that the crab or lobster is cookedin minced garlic, shallots, butter andchicken broth in order to bring out a wide

range of flavors and aromas.“I travel all the way from here to Hong

Kong, and nobody cooks it the sameway,” says Wong with a smile. “It mayhave the same name, but you can’t touchour recipe!”

Wong also recommends the Big RockSalt Chicken ($39.95 for a whole, four-pound chicken) that features a ranch-raisedbird flown in from the Mainland. Dinersare advised to call ahead at least one day inadvance when ordering this dish.

Shrimp with Honey Glazed Walnuts($17.95) still serves as one of the restau-rant’s top-sellers, as the traditional dishcombines the two unique flavors andenvelopes them in a sweet, creamy sauce.Stop in for lunch or dinner daily, and seewhat other culinary creations are sproutingup at Royal Garden.

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orderoftheday

Royal Garden Mooncake sets range from $16.95 to $33.95

Seafood Gau ($3.50) Shrimp Gau ($3.50) Pork Hash ($3.50)

Owner Calvin Wongwith the restaurant’svery own mooncake

set

Royal Garden Chinese Restaurant

Where: Ala Moana Hotel (3rd Floor), 410 Atkinson Drive, HonoluluCall: 942.7788Hours: Lunch, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Mondaythrough Friday) and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday).Dinner served daily from 5:30 to 10 p.m.

Royal Gardenmooncake sets

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