Here’s what executive chef JonMatsubara has in store for you:scrumptious Kona LobsterLinguine and Tiger Prawns.

Hey, all you lovebirds: Get ready to feed your heart and soul with Azure Restaurant’s

handcrafted four-course Valentine’s Day dinner.

See Page 4 | Leah Friel photo

3660 on the Rise steps up with a new starter specialty | 10Kenny’s offers the finest endings to any meal | 12

ALSO:Larry’s sweetdeals | 16

AN EDITION OF

FEB.

3-9

2013

is inthe Fare

In the eyes of a devout food enthusi-ast, nothing says “Hawaii” more thana festive spread of “ono kine grindz,”

including a bowl of sticky poi with a lot oftexture, lomi salmon bursting withrefreshing flavor, hearty kalua pig and, ofcourse, you gotta have the lau lau!Imagine earthy and rich luau leaveswrapped snugly around morselsof savory pork (on some occa-sions, seafood) and then steamedto perfection. Lau lau is the mostprecise definition of “ono, youknow.”

And when you have good lau lau,you really don’t need all the bellsand whistles of certain side dishesto go along with it. But hey, I’m notcomplaining — bring on anotherhelping of squid luau, chicken longrice and haupia — that’s all just ic-ing on the cake.

So, because I’m in deep love withlau lau, this week, it was time tosatisfy this craving of mine anddelve in to these luscious local cre-ations at the following Ono, YouKnow establishments. Oh, wow, laulau … This is the perfect time to un-wrap layers of goodness!

Ocean HouseEnvision a dining experience like

no other, one of peace and serenitynestled within exquisite beachfrontsurroundings. Then, immerse yourpalate into a world of decadencewith incredible fare. Believe me, allthis and more is yours at OceanHouse in Outrigger Reef Hotel, lo-

cated directly in the heart of Waikiki.The restaurant, which offers breathtak-

ing views of Diamond Head, exudes a ca-sual elegance that is all its own. The stafftreats all patrons like guests in their ownhome, and executive chef Aurelio Garciatakes charge in the kitchen.

As I perused the menu during my most

recent visit to OceanHouse, general managerDavid Nagaishi pointedout an entree on themenu that I had neverset sights on before. Fora unique taste of Hawaii,he highly recommended

Seafood Lau Lau.Priced at $33.50, Ocean House’s

Seafood Lau Lau is a true testamentto the eclectic flavors of the sea —an evolution of lau lau is how I wouldbest describe it.

“Lau lau is typically served withpork, but our Seafood Lau Lau isunique, as it consists of fresh mahimahi, shrimp, seared scallops, pur-ple sweet potato grown on Molokaiand authentic luau leaf,” Nagaishiexplains. “We sautee our lau lau ina soy sake garlic butter sauce, andthis sauce is so tasty — it reallybrings the dish together.”

For the experimentalist, SeafoodLau Lau receives top honor. Finally,the main entree is wrapped nicelyin ti leaf and served on a bed ofjasmine rice.

“Both locals and tourists love thisdish,” Nagaishi exclaims. “You haveto try it. It’s really good. We serveabout 25 orders a night. It’s defi-nitely a specialty here.”

Ocean HouseOutrigger Reef Hotel

2169 Kalia Road923.2277

ono,youknow

Ocean House People’s Cafe Shiro’s Saimin Haven

2 | D I N I N G O U T | F E B . 3 - 9 , 2 0 1 3

EDITORAlana Folen

Phone: 529.4854diningout@staradvertiser.com

SALES MANAGERSandi SakaguchiPhone: 342.8802

SSakaguchi@staradvertiser.com

SPECIAL SECTIONS EDITOR

Bill MossmanPhone: 529.4863

diningout@staradvertiser.com

Dining OutDining Out is a weekly advertising

supplement published by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser.

Visit us at dining.staradvertiser.com

– See page 18

By Alana Folen | Photos by Leah Friel

Above: The editor gladly unwrapsOcean House’s Seafood Lau Lau.

Left: Ocean House’s Seafood LauLau ($33.50)

Happy Hour 5 Specials

5 -7p Mon. thru Fri.Cocktails, Beers and

Great Appetizers

2nd Floor Honolulu

Design Center5pm to Closing Mon. thru Sat.

Honolulu Design Center1250 Kapiolani Blvd. t: 956-1250

Contemporary Asian American CuisineHonolulu Design Center • 2nd FloorFree covered parking

StageRestaurantHawai i . com Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30a-1:30pDinner Mon-Sat 5:30-8:30p

Call 808.237.5429. Reservations highly recommendedConvenient location with free covered parking.

$

Trio Caviar and Hamachi Tartarewith Lemon CremePairing "J" Sparkling

Your choice ofAsian Inspired Raw Beet SaladShiso, Kaiware Sprouts, Carrots, HousemadeRice Crackers, Ume-Yuzu VinaigrettePairing Dassai "50" Junmai Daiginjo Saké,Yamaguchi, Japan, N.V.VichyssoiseChilled Potato - Tokyo Negi Soup, Shaved BlackTruffles, Potato Chips, Scallion Oil\PairingWindsor Sonoma Sauvignon Blanc,Sonoma County, 2011

Your choice ofGarlic and Herb Carmelized Diver Scallop Kahuku Corn, CauliflowerPuree, Ryu, Waimanalo Micro ShisoPairing Simi Winery Chardonnay, Sonoma County, 2010Maine Lobster Won Tonwith Enoki Mushrooms, Lemongrass NagePairing Roland Labantureux "Chablis"Chardonnay, France, 2010

Your choice ofCrispy Skin New Zealand King SalmonWhite and Green Asparagus, ApplewoodSmoked Nuesky Bacon, Hamakua Mush-rooms, Herb Chardonnay ButterPairing Domaine Louis Latour Pinot Noir, 2010Spicy TunaArare Crusted Ahi, Braised Daikon, Brown-Butter Sake Spinach, Spicy Aioli,Kabayaki Beurre BlancPairing Gunderloch "Jean Baptiste" Riesling, Kabinett, Germany, 2011

Your choice ofThai Curry Braised Lamb Shankswith Vegetables and Coconut Polenta, Mini Thai BasilPairing Orin Swift "F1 Locations"Grenache/Syrah Blend, France, 2011Garlic-Soy Grilled Prime Flat Iron SteakAsian Inspired Chimichurri, Hirabara RainbowChard, Tarako-Potato PureePairing Peachy Canyon "Westside" Zinfandel, Paso Robles, 2010

Your choice ofChocolate Covered Strawberry Ice Cream CakeManjari Chocolate Crunch, Passion Orange CoulisWarm Banana CrispJack Daniel's Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Graham Cracker-Oatmeal Crumble, Salted Caramel Sauce

Amuse Bouche

Act One

Act Two

Act Three

Act Four

Finalé$75 5 Course Dinner per Person $35Supplemental for Wine Pairingstax and gratuity not included • Please note: Menu may change pending product availability

S W E E T H E A R T D I N N E R

Stage Valentine’s Sweetheart DinnerThursday, February 14-16, 2013 | 5p to 8:30p Dinner Seating

Photography: PacWest Studios

S W E E T H E A R T D I N N E R

6~18Quick, Fresh

Healthy Lunch Call 808.237.5429

for details and reservations

$

D I N I N G O U T | F E B . 3 - 9 , 2 0 1 3 | 3

4 | D I N I N G O U T | F E B . 3 - 9 , 2 0 1 3

As it continues to live up to itsreputation as the ultimate spe-cial occasion restaurant, Azure

Restaurant at The Royal Hawaiian, ALuxury Collection Resort, serves as theideal destination for celebratingValentine’s Day Feb. 14.

With the iconic pink palace and pictur-esque view of Diamond Head serving asbackdrops and gentle breezes passingthrough the open-air setting, diners takein the sights and sounds emanating fromthe glittering ocean and golden sands ofWaikiki Beach while enjoying a host oftantalizing creations prepared by execu-tive chef Jon Matsubara. Visitors fromaround the world continue to flock to therenowned locale, and local residents areencouraged to make the short trip intoWaikiki to enjoy the flavorful foray.

“When you come to eat here, you’resitting in King Kamehameha’s kapu va-cation spot, which he cherry-pickedback in the day,” explains Matsubara.“You can just sit and relax, and enjoy thesights, sounds and smells. You can’t beatthe overall ambiance, especially if thesun is setting and you’re with your lovedone, there’s so much to look forward to.We also offer impeccable service tocomplete the experience.”

Matsubara crafted the special four-course Valentine’s Day menu ($125 perperson, $160 with wine pairing) and cou-pled the offerings with wines selectedby general manager and sommelier MikeSwerdloff with the goal of presenting“really good food and special items” thatcomplement the luxurious setting. Dinersstart the evening with Chilled Hamachiserved with marinated ikura opal shiso,

Japanese horseradish and yuzu, andmay pair the appetizer with Taittinger laFrancaise champagne. The appetizer isfollowed by Tiger Prawns served along-side Hamakua Springs tomato, freshmozzarella, sea beans, Nashi pear andJapanese pickled plum.

“The starters offer very familiar flavors,but with a different presentation and anew take on some of the flavor profiles,”Matsubara explains. “We grill the prawnswith a garlic marinade and top themwith a white wine and butter sauce.”

The entrée course allows diners theoption of selecting from one of threetantalizing dishes. The Grilled Prime RibSteak is served with smoked bacon andsweet corn, Japanese horseradish andcrème fraiche potatoes along with asauce Bordelaise, and is paired withL’aventure Optimus 2010. Those cravingseafood are invited to reel in Kona Lob-ster Linguine with a spiced and roastedlobster sauce, brandy and saffron Thaibasil, abalone mushrooms, baby spinachand marinated tomato, which pairs withQupe Bien Nacido Cuvee 2010. HawaiianFresh Fish with Chinese flowering cab-bage, Hamakua Coast shiitake mush-rooms, Alaskan crab potatoes and an

Dining Out | Cover Story | Azure Restaurant

Story By Kyle Galdeira | Photos courtesy of Azure Restaurant1

2

3

4 5

aromatic bouillabaisse rounds out the maincourse selections, and is paired with JJPrum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Spatlese 2007.

“When people go out, we want to offersomething for everybody to enjoy,” saysMatsubara when describing the vast arrayof flavors presented in the entrée course.“One of my favorite dishes is the lobster lin-guine. The flavors are so good that I wantedto showcase it for Valentine’s Day. You can’tgo wrong with the steak, and we also offersomething lighter with the fresh fish.”

And, to complete the evening, the Valen-tine’s Day feast is capped with a trio of de-lectable desserts. The sweet sensations in-clude: Mini Pavlovas with Tahitianvanilla-infused whipped cream, marinatedKula strawberries and strawberry sorbet;Waialua Estate chocolate mousse domewith crushed Chambord-marinated rasp-berries; and Lilikoi Chocolate Tart with pas-sion fruit pearls. The final course is pairedwith Peter Lehmann Botrytis Semillon 2010.

“Azure is a special event restaurant, andthis Valentine’s Day menu was created tosatisfy the local palate — it’s not compli-cated, but it’s well-executed food that I re-ally like to eat, and local customers will en-joy,” Matsubara says.

Guests are encouraged to reserve theirtables for the special Valentine’s Day expe-rience as soon as possible, as the event willundoubtedly sell out.

In addition to the special Valentine’s Daymenu, Matsubara dazzles guests at AzureRestaurant with his culinary wizardry on anightly basis. The acclaimed chef hascrafted a menu that features local flavorsand ingredients while also incorporatingThe Royal Hawaiian and Starwood Hotels& Resorts’ mission of incorporating sustain-able practices.

The dinner menu includes savory seafoodselections, such as Smoked Swordfishpoached in aromatic duck fat and servedwith Kahuku Sea Asparagus and HamakuaTomato ($36) and Kona Lobster ($20),which is paired with Big Island avocado andsauce carotene.

Diners also may delve into other chef-rec-ommended entrees, including Crispy Breastof Duck ($36) served with a taro brandypuree, duck fat-charred Brussels sprouts anda port wine gastrique, and Hawaii RanchersButter Poached Filet & Foie Gras ($29),which is served alongside Hamakua mush-rooms and a black truffle Madeira sauce.

“We’re right on the beach, and you areable to watch Waikiki unfold before you,”says Swerdloff. “It’s very romantic, and asbeautiful a setting as you can get when thesun is setting. The atmosphere allows youto relax at the end of the day.”

Customers are encouraged to take ad-vantage of free validated valet parking atthe Royal Hawaiian while dining at Azure.

D I N I N G O U T | F E B . 3 - 9 , 2 0 1 3 | 5

Dining Out | Cover Story | Azure Restaurant

The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, 2259 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu | 923.7311 | Open daily, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.

7

6

1 Hawaii Ranchers Butter Poached Filet & Foie Gras, Hamakua Mushrooms and Black TruffleMadeira Sauce ($29) 2 Executive chef Jon Matsubara. Leah Friel photo. 3 Preserved LocalBeets, Fresh Mozzarella, Compressed Watermelon and Ho Farms’ Tomato ($15)4 Smoked Hilo Sturgeon with caviar & lemongrass consume (part of the degustation menu)5 Tiger Prawns (part of Valentine’s Day menu). Leah Friel photo 6 Crispy Breast of Duck,Taro Brandy Puree, Duck Fat Charred Brussels Sprouts, Port Wine Gastrique ($36) 7 KonaLobster Linguine (part of Valentine’s Day menu). Leah Friel photo

1 Kim Chee Fried Rice($10.95 regular; free withDining Out coupon)2 Kalbichim ($22.95)3 BBQ Combo-B ($79.95).Lawrence Tabudlo filephoto4 Yuri Miura with FriedMandoo ($10.95 for eightpieces)

Ali Resich photos

6 | D I N I N G O U T | F E B . 3 - 9 , 2 0 1 3

If you’re in search of an exciting newlate-night spot, look no further thanDon Day Yakiniku, which has been

heating up Honolulu’s night crowdswith irresistible Korean cuisine sinceAugust 2011.

Open from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily, theeatery caters to everyone from casualdiners looking for a relaxing dinner tothose who want to hang out all night.With so many yakiniku restaurants to

choose from, Don Day siz-zles with unique featuresthat keep it a notchabove the rest.

Even though it’s situ-ated off the beaten pathbehind storefronts on

Keeaumoku Street, the restau-rant stands out as an oasis in acongested area with its spaciousoutdoor dining lanai in a pleasantgarden-like setting.

The tables feature durablecurved grill tops, which were tra-ditionally used in Korea to soakup flavor from meats and veg-etables, while letting any fat dripdown the sides. What’s more isthat Don Day is the only estab-lishment on the island to offeryakiniku dining outdoors, whichalleviates the smokey indoor en-vironment commonly associatedwith these types of restaurants.

Patrons can fire up meat or combi-nation platters at the table and enjoysalad, rice and up to eight side disheswith their meal. Owner Charlene Miura,along with daughter Yuri, who helps outat the restaurant, suggest grilling fer-mented kim chee as well, a healthy Ko-rean staple.

If you’re a grilling pro, you can takehold of the tongs, while a friendly waitstaff is ready to help any first-timers.

“A lot of people are not familiar withKorean yakiniku style,” says Yuri, “so we’llgo to the table and tell them about eachmeat. Then we’ll cut it and cook it forthem.”

In addition to each grilled sensation,Don Day offers a host of delectable a lacarte items. Among the most populardishes are fried or steamed Mandoo($10.95 for eight pieces), which are filledwith minced pork, ground beef, a varietyof vegetables, tofu and long rice. Regu-lars have come to know them as “fatmandoo” because of their notable size— and tastiness.

Another must-have is the traditionalKalbichim ($22.95), or double-cookedbraised short rib, served with potatoes,carrots and daikon. The meat initiallygains flavor when it is slowly cooked forhours. Then, once a customer orders thedish, it’s cooked again for an incrediblyrich short rib that falls off the bone.

The eatery also is known for its uniqueselection of soju cocktails in flavors suchas cucumber, lemon, yogurt and straw-berry. These fun and flavorful sips arethe perfect accompaniment to any meal.

When readers present their DiningOut coupon, they’ll receive a compli-mentary Kim Chee Fried Rice or KimChee Pancake ($10.95 regular), bothserved teppanyaki-style on large siz-zling hot platters.

You can savor these eats all night long,even into the next “Don Day.”

DON DAYYAKINIKU

WHERE 905 A Keeaumoku St.

CALL951.1004 or 205.1004

HOURS Open daily, 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.

HOURS YakinikuDonDay.com

1 2

4

3

LUNCH FROM OUR PERSPECTIVE

LUNCH: Monday - Saturday, 11.30am to 2pmSUNDAY BRUNCH: 9.30am to 2.30pm

RESERVATIONS: 923.2311 COMPLIMENTARY PARKING

2199 Kalia Rd. Honolulu /www.halekulani.com

Innovative creations are presented throughout the day in a relaxed, idyllicsetting. Specialties include Ahi Crudo, Steamed Onaga "Orchids Style"and Kahuku Shrimp Ravioli. Sunday Brunch is legendary and is called"Oahu's Best Brunch" by Honolulu Magazine.

XtraHelping

D I N I N G O U T | F E B . 3 - 9 , 2 0 1 3 | 7

For a meal to share with friends or your special someone thisValentine’s Day, stop by Korean Hibiscus BBQ for the delicious BulgogiPokum (barbecue beef and vegetables stir-fry). Bulgogi, marinated ribeye, is stir-fried with sweet potato noodles, onion, carrots and greenonions and served on a bed of hapa rice, which is brown and white rice.The meal comes with four of 13 different vegetable selections and afried mandoo appetizer. This plate is one of “Grandma’s Specials” andis only available for a limited time. For more information and hours,call 734-8232. Korean Hibiscus BBQ

File photo

50%OFF

with coupon

Buy 1 Plate, Get the 2nd

1006 Kapahulu Ave.(Corner of Kaimuki Ave/Kapahulu Ave)

Open Daily 7am-10pm • 688-8891

2nd entree of equal or lesser value. Cannot combine w/ other discounts/offers.

Exp. 2/7 /13.

YAKINIKUMILLION

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

Serving Hawaii Since 1989

(behind Walmart)

for Lunch 11am-2pm

$1595only

SPICY FRIED SMALL

Octopus

$595DINE-IN

TAKE-OUT$6.95

• Oo-e Mool Naeng MyunBuckwheat Noodle in Cold Spicy Soup Topped with Cucumber, Meat Jun & Kalbi

• Book A KookDried Pollock Soup

• Sul Lung TangBeef & Tendon Soup

• Bi Bim BapMixed Rice with Veggies & Beef

ODORIKOJapanese restaurant

visit us at odorikohawaii.com

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

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

QUEEN SET($14.95)

(picture shown)

KING SET($16.95)

Only 7.50

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

50% off any sizeDraft Beer!

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

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

Kama‘aina Lunch& Take Out Menu

Early Bird SPECIAL

All offers expire 2/28/13.

Bring or mention this Ad to receive

CELEBRATE THIS VALENTINE’S DAY

WITH A SPECIAL 3-COURSE MENU FOR $95.THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH.

MAKE YOUR RESERVATION TODAY.

949-4321(ext. 43)

HiltonHawaiianVillage.com/Dining

First Glance: Poached Chilled Ahi, Bib Lettuce Salad, Baked Goose Point Oysters, or Big Island Sweet Shrimp

True Romance: Riesling Poached Opah, Coffee Dusted Filet Mignon, Poached Lobster Tail, Tuscan Veal Chop or Honey Sesame Glazed Goose

Sweet Endings: Strawberry Short Cake Bread Pudding or Waialua Chocolate Raspberry Mousse

®

5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

1 Garlic Chicken ($2.10 for threepieces)2 Green Bean and Chicken StirFry ($2.15)3 Cook JimRoute withGreen Beanand ChickenStir Fry4 Chow Fun($1.40) 5 Maki Sushi($3.60 for aneight-slice rollor 95 centseach)

Nathalie Walkerphotos

MITSU-KEN

WHERE 1223 N. School St., Honolulu

CALL848.5573

HOURS Open Tuesday-Saturday, 5 a.m.-1 p.m. Breakfast served until 10:30 a.m.

If you haven’t been to Mitsu-Ken, you’ve been to Mitsu-Ken. By that I mean the long-

time Kalihi okazu is like othersof the same style, no tables,street-front ordering, goodprices and long lines. At leastthe good ones have long lines,and Mitsu-Ken can have somevery long lines.

Brad Kaneshiro opened Mitsu-Ken 20 years ago and borrowedthe best recipes from friendsand family to create a comfort-able menu that is as simple as itis tasty. The adobo came fromhis aunt on Maui, the Maki Sushifrom his mother-in-law and thegarlic chicken, oh my, the garlicchicken, from a good friend. Ev-idently a very good friend be-cause the garlic chicken is whypeople keep coming.

Yes, there are other things totry, in fact, many things to try.But to quote an online commen-tator, “Get the fried garlicchicken. Did you hear that?FRIED GARLIC CHICKEN!”

Not convinced?“OH, GARLIC CHICKEN, how I

LOVE you!”

Finally for the locals, you’d besurprised as to how many visi-tors to Oahu find this place, “Thischicken was broke 'da mouth!”

All this for $2.10.It’s not hard to understand the

affection. The chicken is crunchy,sweet, tangy, moist and the darksauce topping provides a perfectaccent of flavor. We’re calling it a

Three Bears meal and Goldilocksis the throng of customers whomake this a daily habit. It’s nottoo salty, not too sour and nottoo sweet. It’s just right.

And?My own visit began with the

chicken and included the GreenBean and Chicken Stir Fry($2.15) — yum; Chow Fun ($1.40)— outstanding; and the MakiSushi ($3.60 for an eight-slice

roll or 95 cents each) —huge!

Other options mayinclude Stuffed Ahi($5.50), Teriyaki Meat-balls ($1.75), ChickenKatsu ($2) or Nishime($2). Many of these canbe turned into a platelunch for just a few dol-lars more.

If there is a downsideto Mitsu-Ken it is that itcloses early. But that’snot really a bad thing.Mitsu-Ken is a family-runrestaurant and its hoursreflect the availability ofthe wives and cousinswho man the stations.Sherrie Kaneshiro, thebookkeeper, head of hu-man resources, and overall do-it-all, says theyhave thought about ex-

panding its hours, but the familycontrols of the family restaurantare too important. But change iscoming.

Mitsu-Ken is scheduled toopen in its new location, 2300 N.King St., across from New CityNissan, Feb. 15. Everything will re-main the same except the park-ing — they’ll have plenty.

Shouting praises for garlic chicken

8 | D I N I N G O U T | F E B . 3 - 9 , 2 0 1 3

1

4

3

5

2

Authentic Korean Cuisine

10%OFFOur Whole Menu!

825 Keeaumoku St. #111 Open Daily 10am - 4am

CHOGAJIB KOREAN RESTAURANT

744-3440

BYOBMust present coupon.

Exp 2/7/13

941-4444

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

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.

905 Keeaumoku StreetOPEN Daily 5pm - 2am

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

combined with other offers. Limit 1 coupon per party.

Expires 2/28/13.

(808) 951-1004

Kim Chee Fried Rice or Kim Chee Pancake

D I N I N G O U T | F E B . 3 - 9 , 2 0 1 3 | 9

KITCHEN INSIDER

Leah Friel file photo

Who or what inspires you as achef/manager/owner? The pride inknowing that people enjoy mycooking, and become repeat cus-tomers and friends.

What’s your most popular dish?Our Soft Beef Tendon Pho (GanBo). It is deliciously flavored withherbs, mint leaves, bean sproutschili peppers, lemon wedges andmy “secret” special sauce.

Is there a dish that you create that’snot on your menu, but availableupon request? Yes. Hot SpicyLemongrass with mixed vegeta-bles, beef and pork stir-fry.

What is the biggest complimentyou've ever received as a chef/manager/owner? Having been self-

taught, and as chef and owner ofPho My Lien, being voted Hawaii’sbest Vietnamese restaurant in2012 by our loyal customers hasbeen my greatest professionalachievement and, of course, ahuge compliment.

If you could serve food to a

celebrity, who would it be andwhy? What dish would youserve? Chef Gordon Ramsey. Itwould be my pleasure to servehim a buffet of several of my spe-cialty dishes. While I hope hewould be pleased and impressed,I would certainly also look for-ward to any suggestions.

Pho my lienWestridge Shopping Center | 98-150 Kaonohi St., Aiea488.4900Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Name Lien Bui

Title Chef/Owner of Pho My Lien

Training/education Self-taught family cooking

Years at restaurant 14 years

Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes atyour favorite restaurant? Well, much credit goesto the many chefs, owners and managers who

work diligently day in and day out to make sureHawaii’s diners have a top-notch dining experience.

This week, Dining Out gets the inside scoops fromPho My Lien’s chef and owner Lien Bui, who gives usa little taste of Pho My Lien and shares just what fuelsher culinary drive.

Mon-Sat6:30am-8pm • Sun6:30am-5pm1310 Pali Hwy • 521-5552

Hawaiian & Filipino Food

NEWLY RENOVATED

50% OFFNot valid with other discounts/offersMust present coupon. Expires 2/7/13. Now Serving…

BREAKFAST!6:30-10am

Buy 1 Breakfast entreereceive 2nd (of lesser value)

FreshSeafood Daily!

Your choice of:• Butter Garlic• Ginger & Onion• Black Bean• Salt & Pepper• Steamed

Special Valid thru 2/28/13. Limited supply available

$2595

Chinese New Year Special Whole Dungeness Crab (2lbs & over)

1380 S. KING ST. 11am - 3am DAILY • Call for Reservations today!

1110 McCully St (corner of McCully & Young)OPEN DAILY 10:30AM-9:30PM

Call 946-8833 or 230-6886

Good Thru2/15/13

with any regularpriced entree

$99for 10people

CHOICE OF: Ginger Onion • Black Bean Sauce • Salt & Pepper

$1099Whole Lobster Special Party Menu

Includes2 lbs

Lobster

15%OFFTake-Out Orders

Must present coupon. Cannot combine w/other specials. Exp. 2/7/13

492-1863

Step Up to the PlateA CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA SALAD ($12)

A nice international twist tothe salad is found in the

proscuitto (salted and dry-cured ham leg) from Spain.

Color is key when it comes topresentation, so, of course, vibrantred tomatoes are a focal point of thesalad. Leong keeps it local utilizingfresh tomatoes from Wow Farm inWaimea on the Big Island.

In addition, truffle oil elevates thedish to a whole new level with itsearthy, floral essence thatprovides a depth to the salad thatis incomparable. A little truffle oilgoes a long way — a couple ofdrops is all you need.

Cheese, please! Yet, thischeese is nothing likeyou’ve ever tasted before.It’s housemade truffledmozzarella — somethingthat Leong created on hisown. “I used to use plainmozzarella in a lot of mysalads, but one day I wasthinking why can’t we addthings to it? So, I now adddiced truffles to this cheese and it is a greatenhancement to the salad.”

There’s more to the Tomato and Mozzarella Salad at 3660 on theRise than meets the eye. This relatively new starter made itsdebut on the restaurant’s menu about four months ago, and

according to chef de cuisine Lydell Leong, this healthy salad has beena hit among dinner patrons, boasting an impressive culmination of fla-vor profiles that are pleasing to the palate.

As the dish’s sole creator, Leong believes it’s essential to highlightlocal ingredients, which he exquisitely intertwines into the salad withsimple elegance.

3660 ON THE RISE3660 Waialae Ave.,

Honolulu737.1177

Tuesday-Sunday, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

3660 has four privatedining rooms that canaccommodate groups

up to 200 people

Micro basil is a prominent componentto the dish. Locally sourced, micro

basil is basically tiny seedlings ofherbs and greens, which provide the

perfect taste. According to Leong,micro basil differs from mature basilbecause it doesn’t give off a strong,pungent aroma. “The taste of microbasil is perfect and sweet, which is

why I can add a nice handful of it tothe dish. It doesn’t outshine the other

delicate flavors in the dish.”

3660 on the R i se

While micro basil is delicious onits own, Leong has decided totoss it with a blend of Kona seasalt and truffle oil. Interestingfact about Kona sea salt is thatit's not your average table salt.In fact, it originates from seawater and has a pure andunadulterated taste. It also addsa bit of crunch and texture tothe dish, as the granules are ofvarious sizes.

1 0 | D I N I N G O U T | F E B . 3 - 9 , 2 0 1 3

This premier salad was made on awhim, according to Leong. “A localfarmer came to me with micro basiland at that moment I happened tobe stretching mozzarella cheese andalso talking to a farmer on the BigIsland about tomatoes. At thatmoment everything culminatedtogether and resulted in this dish. Itall fell right on to the plate.”

It’s all in the details: Balsamicreduction drizzle is heated in the

oven with kiawe wood, whichbrings a smoky zest to life.

with Alana Folen

Ph

oto

s b

y L

aw

ren

ce T

ab

ud

lo

D I N I N G O U T | F E B . 3 - 9 , 2 0 1 3 | 1 1

eatthis

BY JAIMIE KIM

If you’ve yet to experi-ence Indian andNepalese fusion cuisine,

make it a part of your NewYear’s resolutions to trysomething new. AtHimalayan Kitchen, youcan send your taste budsacross the world at yourown pace.

“We don’t use our chilipeppers or make it spicyunless you ask for it,” shares

owner and head chefSuman Basnet. “Considerus your personal chef.”

Himalayan Kitchen hasbeen serving its Indian andNepalese food since 2004.And, since everything iscooked to order, Basnetsays customers are alwaysable to alter a dish, includ-ing or excluding ingredi-ents to their liking.

Plus, there’s somethingfor everyone, regardless ofyour carnivorous status.

Meat lovers can satisfytheir cravings with MixedTandoori Grill ($17.95),which features a combina-tion of lamb, chicken, fishand shrimp marinated in ayogurt sauce with mildspices for approximatelyfour hours. It then goesthrough a traditional styleof cooking in a tandooriclay oven.

If vegetables are moreup your alley, the VeggieMadras ($14.95) is cooked

in a coconut-based currysauce with special spices.

Both dishes are servedwith your choice of bas-mati rice or curry mashed

potatoes.For dessert, try Hi-

malayan Four-Spice andSaffron dessert special($6.95). The dish featuressaffron and Himalayanfour-spice chocolate icecream served in the samebowl that will leave yourmouth with a medley ofsweet and spicy.

Make it a night out withfriends and bring your fa-vorite bottles of wine orbeer; the restaurant doesn’tcharge a corkage fee.

Left Himalayan Four-Spiceand Saffron dessert special($6.95)Below Veggie Madras($14.95)Bottom Mixed Tandoori Grill($17.95)

Leah Friel photos

HIMALAYAN KITCHEN

WHERE 1137 11th Ave. #205, Honolulu

CALL 735.1122

HOURS Sunday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 5-10 p.m. Monday and Saturday, 5-10 p.m.

May not be combined with any other offers. Advance Reservations required, please call 971-1818.$3 self park validation only.Seafoodvillagehawaii.com Ask about our Kama‘aina Discount

Hyatt Regency Resort& Spa-Street Level•2424 Kalakaua Ave., Ewa Tower

Crab Meat & Fish Maw SoupBacon Wrapped Shrimp & Scallop

Peking DuckHawaiian Ginger & Scallion Lobster

Chinese New Year JaiSzechuan Style Fish in Spicy Broth

Honey Glazed Walnut ShrimpDried Scallop & Egg White Fried Rice

Hawaiian Mango Pudding

$38.88

7pm onSaturday, Feb. 9th

per person4 person minimum

Ala Moana CenterHo‘okipa Terrace

808.356.8300

Queens’ MarketPlace Waikoloa Beach Resort

808.443.5515

www.macaronigrill.com

something new. something classic.Open Daily 11am - 10pm

Happy Hour Daily in the lounge

3pm - 6pm

Vino Thursdays 25% Off Bottles of Wine

Bring this ad in for a Complimentary Dessert**With the purchase of two entrees.

Maximum 2 coupons per table.$8.00 Value. Expires 2/28/2013.

StarAdv

Kenny’s Restaurant inK a m e h a m e h aShopping Center is

known for its family valuesand friendly atmosphere.From the breakfast to dinneroptions, patrons leave satis-fied, and the dessert is nodifferent.

The dessert portions fit thebill when it comes to sharingand caring, and brings peoplecloser together when eatingfrom the same dish.

“Our customers appreciate

that we give them theirmoney’s worth,” says seniorassistant manager ErleneHutchinson. “And usuallysome people come in forlunch and they’ll just eatdessert.”

And it’s no wonder why.Manager’s Special ($9.55)puts out a great spreadwith fresh, warm wafflesunder a hearty topping ofvanilla ice cream, straw-berry topping andwhipped cream.

“We’ve had it for years, andI guess people like the com-bination with the strawberriesand the vanilla ice cream,”Hutchinson says of the best-selling dish, which is a perfectbreakfast meal for the ex-treme sweet tooth enthusiast.

If the starchiness of wafflesis too heavy for you, BananaRoyale ($6.65) is the answer.

This “ali‘i-sized dessert” is fitfor a king, and it’s big enoughto share around the tablewith family and friends.

Hutchinson notes that ifpeople don’t opt for Man-ager’s Special, Banana

Royale, topped with hotfudge, whipped cream, nutsand a cherry, usually is theirsecond choice.

Kenny’s Banana Split($7.35) puts its own spin onthis traditional dessert and

adds one more scoop to thetwo-scoop time-honoredclassic. Those who choose tofeast on this can expect thetrio of flavors (vanilla, choco-late and strawberry) sprin-kled with whipped cream,nuts and a cherry.

Two banana slices arehearty helpings, which addsto the substance and fills cus-tomers with happiness ineach bite.

Dessert enthusiasts, yourmouths must be watering forKenny’s large-sized dessertplates, and that’s no surprise.

Whether you want an entiredish to yourself (or if you’dwish to share), there’s some-thing on the menu for you!

KENNY’S RESTAURANT

WHERE Kamehameha ShoppingCenter1620 N. School St., Honolulu

CALL841.0931

HOURS Sunday-Thursday, 6 a.m.-10 p.m.Friday-Saturday, 6 a.m.-11 p.m.

WEBSITE kennyshawaii.com

Big treats for yoursweet twooth

1 2 | D I N I N G O U T | F E B . 3 - 9 , 2 0 1 3

Banana Split ($7.35)

Manager Special ($9.55)

Nathalie Walker photos

Banana Royal ($6.65)

@tableside

1 | Wesley, Nathaniel, Wesley Jr., Merry Jane, Michael and Matthew Ramos 2 | Lorna PeBenito,

Sarah Kim, June Kawaguchi and Adele Tomoyasu-Oumi 3 | Ethan, Lori, Louise and Keith Emery

4 | Muskie Sparks, Ray Akau, Brandy and Rho Balmilero 5 | Danielle and Amanda Cervantes

6 | Donna and Michael Perry 7 | Lucy Swarens, Cynthia Anonuevo and Erivervo Despuig

Gyu-Kaku

Fire up your grill at Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ,known for its fun and delicious at-your-tableyakiniku-style of dining. Gyu-Kaku perfectly

blends traditional Japanese cooking with local tastes atprices you can afford. Those craving plenty of proteinshould aim for Meat Lovers Set ($10.95), which includesKalbi Chuck Garlic, Yaki-Shabu Shio, Toro Beef Tare andmore. For children or those wishing to return to theirchildhood, the grill also is the perfect place to roastmarshmallows. For more information, call 744-2157.

tableside

Left: Nicole Hironakawith Meat Lovers Set

and Kobe New YorkSteak

Above: Kobe New YorkSteak ($13.95)

Right: Meat Lovers Set($10.95)

Rachel Breit photos

2

4 6 7

1

5

3

D I N I N G O U T | F E B . 3 - 9 , 2 0 1 3 | 1 3

1 4 | D I N I N G O U T | F E B . 3 - 9 , 2 0 1 3

YAKINIKU MILLION makesit a point to welcome cus-tomers as if they are com-ing home to enjoy a freshlyprepared meal with familyand friends.

As it turns out, theeatery is adept at treatingits guest like kin becausethe restaurant is run bymultiple generations of ex-tended family members.Yakiniku Million has beenserving up popular tradi-tional Korean dishes out ofits convenient SheridanStreet locale since 1989,and offers a wide varietyof cuisine. Diners maychoose from yakiniku sets,which are prepared on thegas grills located at eachtable, as well as a slew ofside orders, soups, noodledishes, grilled and fried en-trée selections in additionto mixed rice and specialplates.

“This is a family restau-rant, and we’re all involved,”explains manager DianaPaik, one of five siblingsthat have kept Yakiniku Mil-lion going strong for nearly25 years. “Customers willnotice the friendly atmos-phere. They are encour-aged to order their favoritedishes and share themfamily-style at the table.”

Yakiniku Million featuresa special lunch menu avail-

able daily from 11 a.m. to 2p.m. that includes morethan 30 popular selectionsstarting at $5 each. Paikrecommends Mool NaengMyun ($7.95 lunch special,$8.95 regular price), ahearty portion of buck-wheat black noodles in achilled special soup. BookA Kook ($8.95 lunch spe-cial) is a dried pollocksoup with plenty oftasty pieces of fish inan egg broth.

“The lunch specialshave been very pop-ular, and you receivelarge portions at rea-sonable prices,” saysPaik. “The buckwheatblack noodle soupsand dried pollocksoup go perfectlywith people’s favoritebeverages.”

Customers also areraving about YakinikuMillion’s Bi Bim Bab($8.95 lunch special,$10.95 regular price),which features abowl of mixed ricetopped with freshvegetables and sa-vory barbecue beef.Sul lung Tang ($8.95lunch special, $10.95regular price) is apopular beef brothand brisket meatsoup that includes a

...dining out ...

inside F E A T U R E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

LEFT Bi Bim Bab ($8.95lunch special, $10.95 reg-

ular price)

BELOW Diana Paik withKal Bi and Bi Bim Bab

626 SHERIDAN ST., HONOLULU

596.0799

OPEN DAILY,

11 A.M. TO MIDNIGHT SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY,

AND TO 2 A.M. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

STORY BY KYLE GALDEIRA :: PHOTOS BY LEAH FRIEL

D I N I N G O U T | F E B . 3 - 9 , 2 0 1 3 | 1 5

...dining out ...

inside F E A T U R E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

broth boiled with beefbone for 48 hours to in-fuse all the flavors.

Kal Bi barbecue shortribs are another specialtyat Yakiniku Million, and cus-tomers are treated to amultitude of options whenordering the popular localdish. Diners may choose toenjoy the Kal Bi on a siz-zling platter with a bed ofonions ($23.95), or as acombo with the aforemen-tioned chilled special buck-wheat noodle soup ($21 forthe combo). Additionally,the short ribs are availablein a variety of entrees, in-cluding the Kal Bi Plate($11.95 lunch special, $13.95regular price) and thehearty Kal Bi, BarbequeBeef and Chicken Plate($14.95 lunch special,$15.95 regular price).

For those looking to getgrillin’ yakiniku style, therestaurant offers menu“sets,” which include ample

portions of meat, and alsoinclude rice, seaweed soupand a variety of Koreanside dishes. The sets areavailable for $49.95 apiece,and feed two people witha variety of meat optionsincluding seasoned shortribs, marinated and sea-soned beef, beef brisket,barbecue chicken andshrimp. Diners may alsochoose from additionalmeat selections to prepareon the tabletop grills, in-cluding Shoyu MarinatedChicken ($23.95), Shrimp($23.95), Sliced BeefTongue ($23.95) and BeefOutside Skirts ($25.95).Diners may opt to foregothe sets and instead orderthe individual meat selec-tions to prepare on thegrill, and in this case, a min-imum of two such ordersis required when cookingat the table.

“We have a lot of regularcustomers, and when peo-ple come to try our food,they leave happy and keepcoming back again,” Paiksays. “We’re very thankfulto our loyal customers.”

Diners can find conven-ient free parking behindthe restaurant, and maypark at the metered stallsfronting the eatery as well.Customers are encouragedto call ahead and ordertheir favorite selections togo for the same prices of-fered on the dine-in menu.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFTSul lung Tang ($8.95lunch special, $10.95 reg-ular price);Mool Naeng Myun $7.95lunch special, $8.95 regu-lar price);Book A Kook ($8.95lunch special);Bi Bim Naeng Myun andKal Bi ($21)

In many ways, Larry’s Bakery repre-sents an era of bake shops that hasgone by. While mom-and-pop

shops may have carried similar bakedgoods in the past, those types of bak-eries are hard to come by these days.But luckily for nostalgic dessertenthusiasts, Larry’s Bakery still carriesa number of menu items that it hadwhen it opened back in the 1960s.

“A lot of the things that we have inthe showcase daily are things that wehad before,” co-owner Iris Yafuso says.“And a lot of times you don’t see it inother bakeries because these are allmy dad’s recipes.”

Yafuso’s father is the famed Larryhimself — and she says that he was

behind many of the tasty treats thatmany remember from their youth. Andthanks to Yafuso and her older brotherLance, people still can enjoy many ofthose treats today, as well as a rangeof newer items.

One example of a tasty recipe fromthe past that has been brought backis the Butter Log ($5), a sweet, deca-dent roll.

“The Butter Log is to die for!” Ya-fuso says.

The Jelly Roll ($5), which featuresstrawberry jelly rolled with shreddedcoconut on the outside, is anothertasty blast from the past.

“The Jelly Roll is really an oldrecipe,” Yafuso explains. “That wasdone in the 1960s, and it was sopopular.”

Today, the treat is especially popu-lar with people who remember it fromthat era.

“People from that generation …

Most mornings, the crew at Larry’sBakery gets up at 3 a.m. in order toprepare all of the fresh baked

goods for the day. Brother-and-sister team of Iris and Lance Yafusoco-own the bakery, and a large part of their dedication comesfrom the desire to keep their father’s legacy alive.

Their father, Larry, opened the bakery in the 1960s. The shopwas a huge success then, and has continued to attract new gener-ations of customers. When Larry passed away, the Yafusos’ mothertook over the company. The Yafusos have fond memories of work-ing in the bakery after school and during summer breaks as kids.

Although Iris went on to attend college and baking schoolbefore returning to help out with the family business, her mostvaluable lessons were learned right here in the bakery.

“We are still using my dad’s old recipes, giving it a flair,” sheexplains. “But really, a lot of the stuff is just bringing back his old stuff.

“A lot of the things that we do bring back tend to attract peoplewho used to come here.”

As a family-run establishment, Larry’s Bakery has a tight-knit staff.“We are lucky to have our crew with us. A lot of the crew con-

sists of family or friends, classmates of ours from high school andcollege,” she states.

While Larry’s maintains its foundations, it also embraceschange — another trick of the trade that Larry passed down.

“I remember one thing that my dad said was, ‘you have tochange with the times,’” Yafuso says.

TH

ES

IDE

1 6 | D I N I N G O U T | F E B . 3 - 9 , 2 0 1 3

with Christina O’Connor

ON

Nikki Tamashiro with aValentine Rose PushPop ($4.95 each)

1

2

LARRY’S BAKERY

WHERE 4369 Lawehana St.

CALL422.0059

HOURS Monday-Friday, 6 a.m.-1 p.m.; Saturday, 6 a.m.-noon

D I N I N G O U T | F E B . 3 - 9 , 2 0 1 3 | 1 7

would buy one and they would come back and say,‘You are not going to believe I ate the whole thing,’”she says. “They just started reminiscing of whenthey had it long ago.”

That’s not the only thing the customers are rav-ing about. Yafuso says that people have been “goingcrazy” for Loaf Cake ($6), which includes PineappleMacadamia Nut, Chocolate and Lilikoi flavors. Ya-fuso adds that these items also can be purchasedfor fundraising.

Larry’s Bakery has plenty of new items, too. Whilekeeping true to its roots, Larry’s also is up-to-datewith current trends, such as decorated cookies andwhat cartoon character to put onyour child’s birthday cake.

And when special occa-sions roll around, Larry’s isalways rolling out newitems.

In honor of Chinese NewYear, Larry’s puts an inno-vative spin on the classic al-mond cookie with offeringsthat include the Large Al-mond Cookie ($3.95), Al-mond Cookie Takeout Box($6.95), Almond ChineseCookie Chinese Envelope($5.95).

For Valentine’s Day, your sweetheart won’t wantyou to miss out on the Valentine Rose Push Pops($4.95). Choose from three tasty flavors — vanilla,chocolate or red velvet.

“Everybody loves push pops, so we decided todo those this year,” Yafuso says. “And it is going tohave an edible rose on it … You can get a push popthat is like a single rose, but you can eat this one.”

Contact Christina O’Connor at diningout@staradvertiser.com

BY RACHEL BREIT

Take a deep breathand let curlingringlets of wafting

steam caress you. Feelboth soothed and yoursenses awakened. Soundslike a trip to the spa,right?

Actually, this moment isbrought to you by soup —more particularly, ChogajibKorean Restaurant’s SoonDu Bu soup. Either middayor midnight, it’s readywhen you are.

The soft tofu soup, con-sisting of a special beefbase that is cooked forhours, is prepared quicklyto order. Choose fromseafood, kimchi and pork,beef or Spam. Theseafood version featuresshrimp, clam and squid.

The special base andhouse-made sauce of pep-pers (peppercorn, redpepper and jalapeno)overflow the soup with fla-vor. The silky-soft tofusoaks up the broth alongwith the tender seafood.The soup is topped offwith an egg. Then, cus-tomize it to your preferred

spice level at the tablewith chili sauce.

“This soup is healthy, af-fordable and good forboth lunch and dinner,”says owner Jeong Lim,whose recipes are a spin-off of his mother’s.

All dishes at Chogajibcome with radish kimchi,won bok kimchi and agreen salad. Combinedwith a side of Bulgogi-beef($14.95) or Kalbi ($14.95),this dish makes a perfectmeal to share with a friend.

CHOGAJIB

WHERE 825 Keeaumoku St. #111

CALL744.3440

HOURS Open daily, 10 a.m.-4 a.m.

Soon Du Bu ($8.95)

Photo courtesy of Chogajib

It’s the perfect timefor Soon Du Bu

chewonthis

4 5

1 Larry’s Bakery’s sweetdelights.

2 Loaf Cakes ($6 each)3 Large Almond Cookie($3.95), Almond Cookie

Takeout Box ($6.95) andAlmond Cookie Chinese

Envelope ($5.95)4 Butter Log ($5) and Jelly

Roll ($5)5 Valentine Rose Push Pops

($4.95 each)

Lawrence Tabudlo photos

3

People’s CafePeople’s Cafe brings power to the peo-

ple with its onolicious local Hawaiian andFilipino cuisine. This renowned eatery,which has been in the Islands for 80 years,is filled with bright décor, fresh-cut flowerson each table and a friendly staff to boot.Its simple menu makes the task of order-ing an easy one, and better yet, the foodis the truest form of comfort food uniqueto our island home.

In love with lau lau? Then you’ll bepleased with the many entree selectionsdedicated to this local favorite. Regardedas a popular item on the menu, Pork LauLau ($6.50 apiece) presents a homemademust-have that features morsels of porkbelly and pork butt wrapped in fresh luauleaf. Then, for People’s Cafe’s take on thetypical Hawaiian Plate ($12.50), get yourappetite ready to go, as you are presentedwith pork lau lau, kalua pig, your choice

of chicken long rice or squid luau, poi orrice and a slice of haupia for dessert.

The long list of meals with lau lau on theroster continues with the Lau Lau Plate.Priced at ($11.50), have your fill of pork laulau, lomi salmon, pipikaula and slice of hau-pia. Also, once again, choose from chickenlong rice or squid luau and a bowl of poi orrice to complete your meal. And at last, ahot commodity lies in the Lava Rock Plate($8.50) — a smaller plate for the not so bigappetite — which features pork lau lau andstew gravy with rice, a nice portion of lomisalmon and a slice of haupia.

Open daily and located on Pali Highway,a taste of home is what you’ll find here atPeople’s Cafe.

People’s Cafe1310 Pali Hwy.

521.5552

Shiro’s Saimin HavenA saimin sanctuary of sorts, Shiro’s

Saimin Haven holds the secret to some of

the tastiest noodles I’ve ever tasted, whichmakes the quality of life just that muchbetter. With more than 60 saimin optionsto select from, the noodles are made fromscratch and the broth is, of course, a se-cret recipe. Yet, do realize that there areactually close to 200 local creations onthe menu, meaning there’s a whole lotmore than simply saimin at this Aiea din-ing establishment.

Yes, even lau lau is a given here, and ac-cording to manager Bryce Fujimoto, it rankshigh among the list of diners’ favorites.

“Lau lau started off only as a special,but customers loved it so much that nowwe make it a point to have it availableevery day,” he says.

Lau Lau with Beef Stew ($9.25) seemsto be the most highly requested item, yetLau Lau with Lomi Salmon ($8.50) andLau Lau with Kalua Pork ($9.65) don’t fallfar behind, and they all are served withhot vegetables and your choice of starch,be it white/brown rice, french fries ormashed potatoes.

And the specials for which lau lau firstmade a name for itself are still on themenu. If you dine here on Fridays or Sat-urdays, treat yourself to the Hawaiian Platewith Rice ($9.30) or the Hawaiian Platewith Poi ($10.40). Both Hawaiian Platesboast a slew of local classics, includingpork lau lau, chicken long rice, lomi salmonand two scoops of rice or one scoop ofrice and poi.

I asked Fujimoto what exactly makesShiro’s lau lau unique and oh, so flavorful,and he eagerly dished the specifics aboutthe top-notch lau lau flair.

“What really brings a great taste to ourlau lau is the combination of pork butt,pork belly and butterfish. Not many peo-ple serve butterfish in their lau lau. Also,the wetland taro brings a nice flavor tothe luau leaf,” he shares.

Shiro’s Saimin HavenWaimalu Shopping Center

98-020 Kamehameha Hwy.488.8824

ono,youknow

– From page 2

Far left People’s Cafe HawaiianPlate ($12.50)Left People’s Cafe server JudyBalasico

1 8 | D I N I N G O U T | F E B . 3 - 9 , 2 0 1 3

Left & Below Shiro’s Hawaiian Plate with Poi($10.40)

The first day of the ChineseNew Year (falling on Feb.10 this year, ushering in the

Year of the Snake), is celebratedwith rich traditions, festivities andbest of all, special menus. Jai, ormonk’s food, for example, iseaten on the first day of the new

year to cleanse the body and tohonor the Buddhist tradition thatnothing living should be killed onthat day, ensuring good luck andfortune in the coming year.

At Golden Palace SeafoodRestaurant in Chinatown, you canenjoy traditional jai any day of the

year (whether or not you thinkyour body needs cleansing) — andfor those who don’t eat meat orfish, that’s something to celebrate.

“We keep it completely vege-tarian,” says manager Gary Lamof Golden Palace’s quite afford-able Jai ($6.95), a bowlful of sym-bolism containing long rice, tofu,mushrooms, snow peas, babycorn, bok choy and carrotsamong many more savory flavorsand textures.

Jai isn’t the only “completelyvegetarian” dish you’ll discover onthe Golden Palace menu. BlackMushrooms with Oyster Sauce($6.95) is self-explanatory, withthose meaty, moist ’shrooms tak-ing the spotlight and served sim-ply on a bed of lettuce. Hmmm,oyster sauce?

“Our oyster sauce doesn’t con-tain any oyster," notes Lam, who

adds that one of his favoritedishes is Garlic Sauce Stir-FriedChinese Broccoli ($5.95). It’seasy to see (or rather, taste)why, since the garlic adds justthe right pungent kick to thecrisp-tender broccoli, a crucif-erous vegetable that tops thelist of super-good-for-you foods.

Braised Tofu with Vegetables($6.75) is a favorite among cus-tomers, in which the fried tofucubes are combined with choisum, carrots, mushrooms andmore. It’s a regular on most Chi-nese restaurant menus andGolden Palace does it just right.

Chinese New Year’s Day comesaround only once a year, but youcan celebrate a new day everyday at Golden Palace.

Contact Terri Hefner at diningout@staradvertiser.com

veg’noutwith

Terri Hefner

1 Executive pastry chefMichael Moorhouse2 Decadent chocolate truffles

Photos courtesy of The KahalaHotel & Resort

THE KAHALA HOTEL & RESORT

WHERE 5000 Kahala Ave.

CALL739.8888

Chocolates for your valen-tine might not be the mostoriginal gift idea, but

chocolate truffles that you madeyourself, now that's an extra sweetsurprise. The Kahala Hotel &Resort presents a SweetSurrender cooking class Saturday,Feb. 9 offering a hands-on culi-nary experience including a cook-ing demonstration byexecutive pastry chefMichael Moorhouse, whowill create a variety ofchocolate truffles so deli-cious, you’ll surrender tothe sweet temptationimmediately.

"People can expect ademonstration of basicconfectionary tech-niques," notes Moor-house. "Truffles are fairlyeasy to make and requirehaving no special skills ortraining other than beingable to measure accu-rately and patience."

At The Kahala, Moor-house is known as theheavenly chef because af-

ter eating one of his desserts,you think you’ve died and goneto heaven. Overseeing all of TheKahala’s fine pastry products,from wedding cakes to morningmuffins, Moorhouse is a graduateof Philadelphia’s RestaurantSchool and has worked in someof New York’s finest dining es-tablishments, including Alison on

Dominick Street, The Plaza Hotel,Tabla, Picholine, Blue Hill at StoneBarns and Restaurant Lafayette.He also worked at London’sGreenhouse and the Halekulaniin Waikiki.

The chocolate truffles can’t befound on any of the menus atThe Kahala Hotel & Resort, how-ever, it’s often created for specialamenities and VIP events. Ingre-

dients include chocolate, cream,butter and some natural flavor-ings. The class is part of an on-going series of monthly cookingclasses at The Kahala Hotel & Re-sort, and takes place from 9 a.m.to noon at Hoku’s. Light refresh-ments will be served after theclass, and participants will getsome truffles to take home. Costis $85 per person, per class.Reservations are required. Call808-739-8760 or email restau-rants@kahalaresort.com.

Truly exquisite truffle decadence

GOLDEN PALACESEAFOOD RESTAURANT

WHERE 111 N. King St.

CALL521.8268

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

Jai ($6.95)Nathalie Walker photo VO

D I N I N G O U T | F E B . 3 - 9 , 2 0 1 3 | 1 9

12

3008 Waialae Ave.

5-6p & 9pm-midnightHAPPY HOUR

RESTAURANT & PUPU BAR

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

WAFU STEAK HAPPY HOUR SPECIALSALOHA BEER

starting at

on Tap

PUPUS

OPEN SUNDAY FOR THE BIG GAME

$5

11am-Close( )

of the Month

Red Velvet Cake& Red Velvet

Gourmet Cupcake

Red Velvet Cake& Red Velvet

Gourmet CupcakePrices may vary at locations.

Purchase a total of $50 in Zippy’s gift cards& receive a $5 Zippy’s gift certificate for FREE!

Available now thru Feb 14th

*Restaurant Price: Chili Frank $7.39, Spam or Portuguese Sausage Omelette $5.99. Prices slightly higher at Zippy’s Kahului. Must be 18 years of age or older & Hawaii resident to enter giveaway. Offer and giveaway valid 2/4 through 2/28/13. Cannot be combined with any other promotional offers, coupons or discount cards. While supplies last. Sorry, no substitutions. Other restrictions may apply.

PLEDGE TO PROMOTE & LIVEA DRUG-FREE LIFESTYLE

PLEDGE TO PROMOTE & LIVEA DRUG-FREE LIFESTYLE

STARTS FEB.4!STARTS FEB.4!

& ENTER TO WIN A& ENTER TO WIN A

Equivalent to 240,000 HawaiianMiles!to the U.S. Mainlandto the U.S. MainlandRoundtrip forRoundtrip for 44

Go to zippys.com/giftcards, call: 973-0880 or visit any Zippy’s location.

SPAM orPORTUGUESE

SAUSAGEOMELETTE

$4.99 Fast FoodBreakfast Hours Only

CHILI FRANKPLATE

$6.39Fast Food

LUNCH Mon-Fri $9.95Sat-Sun $11.95

DINNER Mon-Thurs $16.95 Fri-Sun $18.95

$9.95starting at

KAPOLEI MARKETPLACE 590 Farrington Hwy

CALL TODAY692-9880

DIMSUMTake-out:

Order

JAI & GAUTODAY!

MON-SAT: 6amSUNDAY: 8amDine-in:DAILY 10am - 9pm

Ward Center(next to Ryan’s Grill) 375-1200

Open Daily 11am - 9pmwww.infernospizzahawaii.com

• Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza• Small Salad• (2) Soft Drinks

11am-4pm

*Offer not valid with other offers/discounts. Expires 2/7/13

Reg. $19

✁

Senior/Military Discounts Available Mon.-Thurs.Cannot be combined with other offers. Exp. 2/7/13

Stadium Mall 4510 Salt Lake Blvd. 486-3311

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

GRAND OPENING SPECIAL

Lunch$1495

Dinner$2495

with coupon

BYOB

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

WHERE TO DINE

Symbol KeyBreakfast

Lunch

Dinner

After Midnight

Alcohol Served

Online

Catering

Atlantis Seafood & Steak2284 Kalakaua Avenue922-6868

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

Napoleon’s BakeryLocated inside of Zippy’s

AMERICAN

BAKERYFendu Boulangerie2752 Woodlawn Dr. Manoa Marketplace 988-4310

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BUFFET

1131 Nu‘uanu Ave. • 587-7877 • Reservations recommended

Valentine’s Day 4-Course– February 14, 2013 –

Course 1 SALADSTRAWBERRY & ARUGULA

Feta, Candied Pecans, Balsamic Vinaigrette

Course 2 APPETIZERROAST BUTTERNUT SQUASH

& BACON DUMPLINGSSage-Brown Butter, Arugula

Course 3 ENTRÉE SELECTIONSURF N’ TURF

Malbec Braised Beef Short Rib, CrispyCrab Fritter, Horseradish Mashed Potatoes,

Charred Asparagus, Hollandaise

❧MACADAMIA NUT CRUSTEDAUSTRALIAN LAMB CHOPS

Fingerling Potato Sauté, Blueberry PortWine Reduction

❧WASABI PEA CRUSTED WILD SALMON

Kabocha Squash Puree, Braised ChoySum, Kabayaki Beurre Blanc

Course 4 DESSERTCHOCOLATE & PEANUT BUTTER

CRUNCH PIEKahlua Chocolate Ganache, Rice Krispy

Granola Crumble

$40PER PERSON

2 0 | D I N I N G O U T | F E B . 3 - 9 , 2 0 1 3

98-150 Kaonohi St. • Tel: 486-5100

Not combinable with other discounts. 55 or older w/ coupon & ID. No onlineor photo-copied coupons. One coupon per person. Discounts off regularadult price. Excluding Holidays. Expires 2/8/13.

SENIOR SPECIAL! 55+

30% OFFLUNCH & DINNER

98-150 Kaonohi St. • Tel: 486-5100

ONLY ONE TYPE OF COUPON PER PARTY

*MENU AND PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE *DINNER MENU ONLY

BIRTHDAY SPECIAL!FREE BIRTHDAY MEAL FOR ANY AGEWith Family & Group LUNCH & DINNER 20% OFF

Must 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 2/8/13.

ONLY ONE TYPE OF COUPON PER PARTY

Specials cannot be combined with Hot Deals or any other discounts/coupons/offers.

Open Daily 11:30am - 10pm1138 Smith St. (corner of Smith/Pauahi)

www.adegahi.com

566-5909

topped with a seafood cream sauce served on a bed of mixed vegetables.

(Valentine’s Day Only)Reservationsrecommended

www.eggsnthings.com

(Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) “Serving Quality Food and

Spirit of Aloha for over 38 Years.”

Try ourMabo Tofu Ramen

with Vegetarian Gyoza!

Our Brothsare made from

scratchwith no MSG!

Mon: 5-10pm | Tues-Fri: 11am-2:30pm/5-10pmSat: 11am-10pm | Sun: 11am-9pm

2080 S. King Street(past McCully St.)

(808) 947-5919

Casual Elegance on the Beach at Waikiki…FRESH SEAFOOD, SUCCULENT PRIME RIB, DELECTABLE DESSERTS & SPECTACULAR SUNSET…

OUTRIGGER REEF ON THE BEACH | 2169 KALIA RD. www.oceanhousewaikiki.comPlease call 923.4056 to RSVP

ONLY AT THE…

Coupon Required.Exp: 2/7/13.

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

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

366-8226

$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

Kissaten88 Piikoi St.593-1200

WHERE TO DINE

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

Anytime CafeMarket City Shopping Center2919 Kapiolani Blvd735-3888

Canton Seafood Restaurant923 Keeaumoku St.955-3388

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

Hee Hing Restaurant 449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

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

Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine 590 Farrington Hwy.692-9880

CATERERS

Makino Chaya98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

CHINESE

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

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Ave.738-8666

Yakiniku Camellia BuffetStadium Mall4510 Salt Lake Blvd.486-3311

CAFE

Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant5724 Kalanianaole Hwy.377-5566

Little Village Noodle House1113 Smith St.545-3008

BOUNTY SEVEN SEAS

Friday & Saturday 5:30 – 9:30 pm

For Reservations

739-8760

AT

THE KAHALA HOTEL & RESORT

www.kahalaresort.com

YASAAASSofthe

SEAFOOD BUFFET

D I N I N G O U T | F E B . 3 - 9 , 2 0 1 3 | 2 1

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

*DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALL BEVERAGES WITH

THIS AD. EXP. 2/28/13.

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

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

Chicken with Corn SoupFried Crispy Whole Chicken

Walnut ShrimpSalt & Pepper Pork Chop w/ Tofu

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

Beef Noodle w/ VeggiesSteamed Rice

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

*with 1 reg. priced entree. Dine-In Only.Cannot combine with other discounts or specials

Special New Year Menu$138 for 10 people

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

WHOLE LOBSTER $12.95WHOLE LOBSTER $12.95(reg $18.00)(reg $18.00)

Sunday, February 10, 2013

DIM SUM BRUNCH BUFFETfeaturing… a variety of Hong Kong Style Dim Sum

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

• Pork Hash • Chicken Dumpling • Shrimp w/Nori Roll• Deep Fried Shrimp Dumpling • Mochi Rice in Lotus Leaf

• Tripe w/Ginger Sauce • Chicken Feet • Jai• Taro Puff • Egg Flower Soup • Haupia Gelatin Cake

• Fresh Fruit • Gau • and much more!

525-8585Monday-Sunday

10:30am to 9:00pm

1055 Alakea StreetFREE PARKING

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

www.themandalayhawaii.com

Lion Dance at 7pm

SEATINGS: 10:30AM & 12:30PM

SPECIAL Chinese New Year Dinner available

KAILUA 263-8880

KAIMUKI 738-8855

PEARLRIDGE EAST 487-8188

WAIPIO 678-8868

WARD CENTER 591-8891

www.bigcitydinerhawaii.com

Find us onFacebook & Twitter

Two Fresh Kalei Eggs with Choice of Honey-Cured Bacon or Breakfast Link

Sausage with Choice of White or Brown Rice

111 N. King St. near Maunakea

Chinese Chicken Salad

Jai & Gau available for Chinese New

Year

FREEJAI with

Party Menu!

Dim SumServed 7am Daily

$198Take-out Orders

Welcomed

Honolulu’s Most Unique Lunch Spot—

Brasserie Du VinFull Service Monday - Saturday, 11:30 to 4:00

545-1115 • www.brasserieduvin.com1115 Bethel St (across from Hawaii Theatre)

Featuring a French-inspired menu,complemented by an extensive wine list. Lunch includes soup, salads, sandwiches and seafood. Perfect for casual, business and special occasions.

HONOLULU • 589-2299510 Piikoi St.

AIEA • 484-222298-150 Kaonohi St.

TWO GREAT LOCATIONS!

SUPER SUNDAY SHABU SHABU SPECIAL

1 lb. ofshort rib

shabu shabu

**only availale Sunday 2/3/13. Dinner Only.

**$1895

FORONLY

Not available with other offers/discounts

HappyValentineHappy

ValentineAla Moana Center • Mall Level

(Mountain side, next to Shirokiya)

941-6161

Pre-Order Your Cakes Now!Pre-Order Your Cakes Now!

WHERE TO DINE

Henry Loui’s2850 Paa St.833-3728

Good To Grill888 Kapahulu Ave.734-7345

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

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

Mandalay (The)1055 Alakea St.525-8585

Maple Garden909 Isenberg Street941-6641

Asian Mix1234 South Beretania St.521-1688

Asahi Grill Ward515 Ward Ave.593-2800

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

Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square, 524-1628

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

FAMILY DINING

Himalayan Kitchen1137 11th Ave.735-1122

JJ Bistro & French Pastry3447 Waialae Ave.739-0993

521-1688OPEN DAILY 10:30am-8:30pm

Special Valid Sun 2/3 thru Sat 2/9

SPICY!SPICY!

2 2 | D I N I N G O U T | F E B . 3 - 9 , 2 0 1 3

Pearl Cityby Wal-Mart455-6805

Kahala Mall738-5696

(KOZO)

Moiliili 951-5696

(KOZO)

Keeaumokuby Wal-Mart946-5696

(KOZO)

Pearlridge483-6805

$2.00 OFF

ALOHA SET

Reg. $25.99

www.kozosushihawaii.com 43 pcs. One coupon per order. Cannot be combined with other offers. Expires 2/15/13.

923 KEEAUMOKU ST.955-3388Best Cantonese Cuisine

OPEN DAILY:10am — midnight

Seafood with Fish Maw Soup ♦ Peking Duck (Whole)Live Lobster with Ginger & Onion ♦ Shrimp Walnuts with Mayonnaise

Tenderloin Steak with String Beans ♦ Crispy Garlic ChickenChinese Broccoli w/ Dried Fish ♦ Young Chow Style Fried Rice ♦ Dessert

$99, $239, $288 MENUS ALSO AVAILABLE

Special NEW YEAR Menu $188

Reservations Today!Make

Your Take-O

ut

Availa

ble

Maple Garden/Yen King941-6641

www.MapleGardenHawaii.com

Reservations Recommended*Free parking available at First Hawaiian Bank

KUNG HEIFAT CHOY

Buffet Dinner$21.95

Table of 10$298.00

Special 10-Course Menu

Lion DanceFeb 10 @ 6pm

Best “Japanese Style”Shabu Shabu in Hawaii

Mon-Sat 11am-2pm (last call 1:30pm)Dinner Nightly 5pm-10pm (last call 9:30pm)Validated Parking • 1221 Kapiolani Blvd. • 597-1655

Shabu Shabu or any Sukiyaki Setfeaturing our special sukiyaki sauce. Exp. 2/7/13Shabu Shabu or any Sukiyaki Set

featuring our special sukiyaki sauce. Exp. 2/7/13

Dear Hearts,What is harder to gain and easier to lose than material things?Trust. This bond is worth more than any amount of money or wealth.It comes secondary only to health.Trust cannot be obtained overnight. The true test usually surfacesin the midst of some sort of trouble or plight.Once trust is lost it is nearly impossible to recapture.Without it you simply cannot share relationships of rapture.

Sincerely,

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

Bryce “Saimin Jr”

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 2/28/13. Must present coupon.

Credit Card Sale Only(With Coupon)

Hong Kong Dim Sum & Regular Menu Items

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

10% OFF(Charge) • 15% OFF(Cash)

Dim Sum & Reg. Menu Dine In Special!

5% OFF(Charge) •10% OFF(Cash)

10% OFF

Celebrating 11 Years!

Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)

5% OFF

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Avenue

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

5%, 10% and lobster special are not to be combined with any otheroffer/discounts/specials. Expires 2/28/13. Must present coupon.

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

Lobster$1299

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

Ala Moana Center

Tel: 947-8818

NEW YEAR SPECIAL$438 for table of 10• Steamed Scallop in half shell • Imitation Shark Fin Soup w/Crab Meat

• Lobster w/ Garlic & Butter Sauce

• Sautéed Shrimp & Scallop with Honey Glazed Walnuts

• Steamed Whole Fish with Scallion & Soy Sauce

• Smoked Chrysanthemum Chicken

• Braised Shiitake Mushrooms w/ Vegetable

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

in a Lotus Wrap• Mochi Balls in Sweet Ginger Broth

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

maw Soup• Peking Duck with Home

made Buns • Steamed Whole Fish with

Scallion & Soy Sauce • Sautéed Peking Duck Meat

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

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

Ginger Broth

Korean Hibiscus BBQ

4 PIECESwith purchase of regular plate

2 PIECESwith purchase of mini plate

*Cannot be combined with any other offers. Expires 2/28/13.

*

Kaimuki Shopping Center 734-8232(Lower Level) Formerly in Aina Haina Shopping Center

FREE MANDOO

WHERE TO DINE

Kit N Kitchen1010 University Avenue942-7622

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

Pagoda1525 Rycroft St.948-8356

Restaurant Epic 1131 Nuuanu Ave.587-7877

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

WAIPAHU94-256 Waipahu Depot St. • 676-2088

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

Shore Bird RestaurantOutrigger Reef on the Beach922-2887

Tony Roma’sWAIKIKI1972 Kalakaua Ave. • 942-2121AIEA 98-150 Kaonohi St. • 487-9911

Wailana Coffee House1860 Ala Moana Blvd.955-1764

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

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

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

Zippy’s Call the one nearest you

Max’s Of Manila94-300 Farrington Hwy

801 Dillingham Blvd.951-6297

FILIPINO

D I N I N G O U T | F E B . 3 - 9 , 2 0 1 3 | 2 3

OPEN‘til 7pm onVALENTINE’S DAY

Fendu’s French Macarons

A colorful, bite-sized piece of French pastry heaven.

$2.25 each4-piece & 8-piece gift boxes

available

988-43102752 Woodlawn Dr. • Manoa Marketplace

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

Celebrate the New Yearwith our homemade

New Year Goodies

HEALTHY, WEALTHY,HAPPINESS and MORE

946-6388 • 597-8880 ALA MOANA CENTER WWW.PANYAGROUP.COM Like us on Facebook

• Red Bean • Water Chestnut • Brown Sugar • Coconut Créme

Only available when ordered inadvanced. Pick up on 2/8, 2/9

and 2/10.

NowAvailable

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)

$18.50

Max’s Valentine SpecialSeafood Platter

Snow crab legs, prawns and mussels prepared halabos

style in garlic wine sauce.

We Deliver!*Additional fees apply.

Need delicious dishes? Simply select the items you want and have us deliver them hot!

We Deliver!677-7744CALL FOR DETAILS!

WWW.ACATEREDEXPERIENCE.COM

Breakfast • LunchCatering • Okazu

1223 N. School St.

848-5573

Home of the Famous Garlic ChickenMITSU-KEN

Tues-Sat 5:00am-1:00pmSun-Mon Closed

735-38882919 Kapiolani Blvd.

Market City Shpg Cntr• • • • • • •

M - F 10am -12midnightSAT 8am -12midnight

SUN 8am -10pm

Imported Noodles OPEN 'til Midnight

(Monday thru Saturday)

Spinach Linguine withShrimp and Scallop$16.95Fresh spinach pasta with pestocream sauce topped with flavorfulpieces of shrimp and scallop

Vegetable Lasagna$15.95Fresh spinach pasta sheet layeredwith eggplant, mushrooms and ricotta cheese

TRY OUR NEW ITEMS!

GREENMONDAYS10%OFF

ALLVEGETARIAN

DISHESExpires 2/15/13

Won Ton Noodles • Pasta • Risotto • Burgers • Sandwiches • Pizza • Salads • Soups

Fresh Island MULLET

still available

Wafu Dishesavailable

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$11.95 Reg $15.95

HAPPYVALENTINE’S

DAY!

KUNG HEE FAT CHOY!

SHRIMPSPECIAL $9.25 JUMBO SHRIMP

SPECIAL $11.95

Come and celebrate the…

FREE DESSERTon Thurs., Feb. 14th with purchase

FIREWORKS & LION DANCEFebruary 1, 2, 8 & 9

Year of the Snakeat Chinese Cultural Plaza

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor

restaurantsuntory.com

922-5511

RESTAURANT

SUNTORY

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

WHERE TO DINE

Wolfgang’s SteakhouseRoyal Hawaiian Shopping Center, Bldg C, Level 32301 Kalakaua Ave.922-3600

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

People’s Cafe1310 Pali Hwy521-5552

Il LupinoRoyal Hawaiian Center922-3400

ITALIAN

HAWAIIAN

Fifty Three By The Sea53 Ahui Street536-5353

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

The Fat GreekKaimuki - 3040 Waialae Ave.734-0404Ala Moana - Makai Market949-2120Waikiki - 1831 Ala Moana Blvd941-3444Kailua - 1020 Keolu Dr230-2300

GREEK

People’s Cafe1310 Pali Hwy521-5552

Hawaiian &Filipino Food

Hawaiian &Filipino Food

Stage Restaurant1250 Kapiolani Blvd.237-5429

Coupon must be surrendered at time of purchase.One discounted item per coupon. Not valid onprevious purchases or with other offers.Exp. 2/28/13.

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

with any purchase

1⁄2OFF1⁄2OFF One IceCream ParlorItem

One IceCream ParlorItem

with any purchase

BYOB

2 4 | D I N I N G O U T | F E B . 3 - 9 , 2 0 1 3

Breakfast Service: Daily 6:30am-1pm Lunch Service: Monday-Friday 11:00am-2:00pmBrunch Buffet: Saturday & Sunday 10:00am-2:00pm Dinner Buffet: Wednesday-Sunday 5:00pm-9:30pm

SOUP OF THE DAYNew England Clam Chowder

SALAD BARTofu Watercress Salad | Asian Chicken Salad

POKE BARIsland Sashimi | Shrimp Cocktail | Ahi Inamona Poke |Tofu & Edamame Poke | Sesame Tako Poke | Korean StyleMussel Poke | Shoyu Ahi Poke | Specialty Sushi Rolls

ACTION STATIONRoasted Garlic & Herb Prime Rib w/Homemade Horseradish & Au Jus and Steamed Whole Kona Kampachi with Asian Pesto

FEATURED HOT ENTREESSteamed Alaskan Snow Crab Legs | Shrimp & Vegetable Tempura | Steamed Whole Kona Kampachiw/Asian Pesto Sauce | Baked OysterRockefeller | Seafood Medley w/Black Bean Sauce

DESSERT BARChocolate Dipped Strawberries | Soft Serve Ice Cream w/Assorted Toppings | Macadamia Nut Tarts | White Chocolate Bread Pudding | Pecan Pie and Much More!

Enjoy some refreshing Valentine’s Day Drink Specials

Adults: $42.95 | Children (5-8): $18.95A new twist on an old favorite

New Hours of Operation:*For information/reservations call Pagoda Restaurant at 948-8356

or go to our website at:Pagodahawaii.com

Try Our Tasty HASH TEMPURA!

The Best Hash Tempuraon the Island!

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

www.SekiyasRestaurant.com

SEKIYA’S RESTAURANT& DELICATESSEN

2746 Kaimuki Ave732-1656

ACROSS KAIMUKI H.S. 2012

Serving Hawaii for 77 Years!

955-1764 • OPEN 24 HOURS1860 Ala Moana Blvd.

Validated Parking

DINNERS INCLUDE Salad Bar,

Corn on the Cob, Strawberry

Short Cake, & much more!

Breakfast served 24 Hrs.

Roasted Rib Roast$16.95

Seafood Continental $14.50

Roasted Chicken$12.75

Thursday • February 14, 2013

11A.M. till Midnight

Cupid’s Breakfast$9.25

Portuguese Sweet Bread with

Eggs, Bacon, & Coffee or Tea.

SPECIAL4-COURSE MEAL$29.95/person

CHOCOLATEDIPPED STRAWBERRIES$22/dozen

Tail her that you LOVE her…LOBSTER TAILSDine-in or Take-Out

$14.95 for One$34.95 for Three

RSVPTODAY!

3447 Waialae Avenue

LIMITEDSEATING

J J F R E N C H PA S T R Y. C O M

CALL 739-0993

WHERE TO DINE

Kobe Japanese Steak House1841 Ala Moana Blvd.941-4444

Hifumi Japanese RestaurantChinese Cultural Plaza100 N. Beretania St.536-3035

IchirikiAIEA98-150 Kaonohi St.484-2222

HONOLULU510 Piikoi St.589-2299

Romanos Macaroni GrillAla Moana CenterHookipa Terrace 356-8300

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

Chinpei Ramen2080 S. King Street947-5919

Taormina-Sicilian Cuisine227 Lewers St. 926-5050

Gyu-KakuWINDWARD MALL46-056 Kamehameha Hwy F1922-5511

KAPIOLANI - 1221 Kapiolani Blvd., #105589-2989

WAIKIKI - 307 Lewers St.926-2989

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

Odoriko Japanese Restaurant2400 Koa Ave.923-7368

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

Sakura Restaurant3008 Waialae Ave259-7100

MamayaPearl Kai Shopping Center98-199 Kamehameha Hwy, #A-7B492-1863

735-5544449 KAPAHULU AVE., STE 101

www.HeeHingHawaii.com

www.HeeHingHawaii.com

ENJOY THE BIG GAME“BIG GAME” PARTY TRAYS

BAKED CHAR SIU MANAPUA PLATTERSMALL $19.65 MEDIUM $38.25 LARGE $59.00

CHAR SIU FRIED RICESMALL $22.50 MEDIUM $45.00 LARGE $67.50

CRISPY KAU CHEESMALL $23.85 MEDIUM $47.70 LARGE $63.60

"GON LAU" CHOW MEIN NOODLESSMALL $23.85 MEDIUM $47.70 LARGE $71.55

PANKO CHICKEN FRITTERS WITH SWEET CHILI SAUCE

SMALL $25 MEDIUM $39 LARGE $79

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD, BEEF BROCCOLI OR HEE HING NOODLES

SMALL $26.85 MEDIUM $53.70 LARGE $80.55

GOLDEN SPRING ROLLS ORMANDARIN POT STICKERS

SMALL $28 MEDIUM $50 LARGE $70

HONG KONG DIM SUM PLATTERSMALL $28.30 MEDIUM $56.60 LARGE $84.90

ROAST DUCK ORHONG KONG CRISP CHICKEN

SMALL $35.80 MEDIUM $71.60 LARGE $107.40

DELIVERY AVAILABLE JUST $8.99Call Aloha To Go (808) 591-TOGO

SMALL MEDIUM LARGE(10 to 15 people) (20 to 25 people) (30 to 35 people)

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

4-course valentine’s day dinner$75 per person

Featuring oysters on the half shell and your choice of Hawaiian grouper

a la oscar, butter roasted filet, or Kaua‘i prawns and scallop.

Seating is limited. Reservations required.

For a day filled with love,a night

full of flavors.

D I N I N G O U T | F E B . 3 - 9 , 2 0 1 3 | 2 5

ROYAL HAWAIIAN CENTER

VALIDATED PARKING

WWW.ILLUPINO.COM • 808.922.3400

FEB 7th, 5PM & 11PMA FUN MIXER FOR SINGLES

Fun Speed-Dating Sessions • Great Pupu& Drink Specials • Games & Prizes

FEB 14th, 5-10:30PMVALENTINE’S DAY DINNERAppetizer, Entree & Dessert Specials

Each Couple will Receive Belgian Milk Chocolate Hearts as Our Gift

REGULAR MENU ALSO AVAILABLE.

Happy Valentine�s

Day

SENIOR (65+) DISCOUNT

10% OFF ENTIRE MENU

Must present coupon. Does not apply withother discounts/offers. Dine-in only. Appliesto senior’s orders only. Exp. 2/7/13

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

593-2800515 WARD AVE.841-0931 Kam Shopping Center

Open 6am Daily

February Special $4.99Green Papaya Salad

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

Mon-Sat 10am-10pm • Sun 10am-8pm

Military w/ID receive 10% OFFfacebook.com/phomylienhawaii

Offer valid on dine-in orders only. Must present coupon. Cannot be combinedwith other offers or coupons. Exp 2/28/13

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

$12.95Early Bird Special Only

www.samchoyhawaii.com

thru Wed. Feb. 6th

OYSTER FESTIVAL

2013

FRESH LIVE OYSTERS

Served with a Ginger,Lime Mignonette Sauce

Goose Point Oysters$12.00 (half dozen)

Shigoku Oysters$15.00 (half dozen)

~~~Roasted Pacific Oysters

Tempura Oysters

Rockefeller Oysters580 Nimitz Hwy.

545-7979

Like us on Facebook forSpecial Deals & Offers

4369 Lawehana St. (across Target in Salt Lake) | www.larrysbakery.com or find us on

OPEN Mon - Fri 6am - 1pm Sat 6am - 12pm

WHERE TO DINE

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

KOREAN

Sushi King2700 S. King St. 947-2836

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

Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen2746 Kaimuki Avenue732-1656

Sushi Company 1111 McCully Street 947-5411

Yakiniku Million626 Sheridan St.596-0799

Chogajib Korean Restaurant825 Keeaumoku St. #111744-3440

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

Korean Hibiscus BBQKaimuki Shopping Center3221 Waialae Avenue734-8282

Mitsu-Ken1223 N. School Street848-5573

OKAZUYAYakiniku Don-Day 905 Keeaumoku St.951-1004

RESTAURANT & PUPU BAR

Violets GrillKapalama Shopping Center1210 Dillingham Blvd # 8841-8535

OKINAWAN

Enjoy Our Signature

Porterhouse Steak for Two

- and Take Me Home This

Valentine’sDay!*

ROYAL HAWAIIAN CENTERVALIDATED PARKING

WOLFGANGSSTEAKHOUSE.NET

808.922.3600

Valen t in e ’ s DayFebruary 14th 5-10:30 p.m.

Choice of Caesar or Mixed Green SaladPorterhouse for Two

Mashed PotatoesCreamed Spinach

Chocolate Mousse Pie with Strawberry$102.14 per couple

*WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. REGULAR MENU ALSO AVAILABLE.

2 6 | D I N I N G O U T | F E B . 3 - 9 , 2 0 1 3

Okinawan • JapaneseSteak • SeafoodLocal Favorites

Violet’s Special

Buy One EntréeGet the second

50% OFF**Some exclusions may apply. Exp. 2/28/13

735.1122 1137 11th aveBelly Dancing (1st & 3rd Sunday)

SpecialValentine’s

MenuPrivate Party Menu Available for All Groups

Happy

Valentine’s Day!

SERVING LUNCH & DINNER • TAKE-OUT AVAILABLE

www.genkisushiusa.com

Proudrecipient of:

13 Locations:OAHU:

ALA MOANA 942-9102

AINA HAINA 373-4033

EWA TOWN CENTER 683-1003

KANEOHE 247-9595

KAPAHULU 735-7700

KAPOLEI 674-4227

WAIAU 485-0227

WAIKELE 678-3180WARD CENTER 591-5600

OUTER ISLANDS:KONA (808) 327-6776

KUKUI GROVE (808) 632-2450

LAHAINA (808) 661-0333

MAUI MALL (808) 873-7776

Reservations Recommended2440 Kuhio Ave.

922 5555www.hyshawaii.com

Receive acomplimentary

Hy’s Cheesecake & Keepsake Photo For Honoree

Celebrate Your BirthdayWith us and

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

• Wine Spectator Award-Winning Wine List

• Live Entertainment

• Valet Parking

Proper Attire Required

Dinner & Dine-In OnlyNot to be combined with

any other discount or offer. AT ALA MOANA HOTEL • 3RD FLOOR

410 ATKINSON DRIVE • 942-7788Lunch: Monday-Friday: 11am - 2pm • Saturday and Sunday: 10am - 2pm • Dinner: (Last Order is 9:30pm)

LimitedTime Only

Expires 2/18/13

Special $450/per table of 10

Special $330/per table of 10

**Please Order One Day

In Advance**

NewYear’s GauNow Available

till 2/10/13

Large $12.95Small $8.95

When You Purchase

$50FREE

Chinese NewYear“Jai”

ormore

1. Royal Garden Roast Meat Combination

2. Dried Oyster Served In Lettuce Wrapped

3. Bird’s Nest Soup w/Crab Meat

4. Peking Duck

5. Steamed Island Fish w/Ginger & Green Onion

6. Live Maine Lobster Royal Garden Style

7. Baked Rock Salt Ranch Chicken

8. Shredded Duck Meat w/E-Mein

9. Mochi Ball In Red Bean Soup

1. Deep Fried Seafood Roll

2. Shrimp w/Glazed Honey Walnuts

3. Steamed Chicken Soup w/Mushroom & Virginia Ham

4. Steamed Dried Oyster Roll w/Seaweed

5. Crispy Roast Chicken w/Red Preserved Bean Curd Sauce

6. Braised Sea Cucumber w/Black Mushroom

7. Sauteed Fish Fillet w/Vegetable

8. Fried Rice In Lotus Leaf

9. Mochi Ball In Red Bean Soup

WHERE TO DINE

Shabu Shabu House1221 Kapiolani Blvd597-1655

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

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

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

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

Pho My Lien98-150 Kaonohi St. 488-4900

VIETNAMESE

Lobster King1380 S. King St.944-8288

Adega Portuguese1138 Smith Street566-5909

PORTUGUESE

SEAFOOD

Thai Issan CuisineMarket City Shopping Center2919 Kapiolani Blvd.736-4152

SWEETS

SHABU SHABU

THAI

Hi Sandwich & DrinkWaimalu Shopping Center98-042 Kamehameha Hwy #3487-7372

Pho Five-0Waimalu Shopping Center98-042 Kamehameha Hwy487-5091

3660 on the Rise 3660 Waialae Ave.737-1177

PACIFIC RIM

20% OFFEntire Menuwith coupon

Daily 10am - 9:30pm

20% OFFEntire Menuwith coupon

Daily 10am - 9:30pmExp: 2/7/13Exp: 2/7/13

735-4152

NEWMANAGEMENT

Market City Shopping CenterNear Foodland

D I N I N G O U T | F E B . 3 - 9 , 2 0 1 3 | 2 7

After the success of Ma-maya’s first location atAla Moana Center’s Shi-

rokiya food court, it was only amatter of time before ownersof the tasty Japanese eaterywould expand the business.The time finally came last De-cember when Mamayalaunched its second location atPearl Kai Shopping Center.Loyal customers quickly ex-pressed their appreciation.

“Many of our customerswould commute to Shirokiyafrom the west side of the islandto eat lunch at Mamaya,” saysKayo Noguchi, Mamaya’s storemanager. “Now they can expe-rience the same great mealwithout traveling far.”

The new Mamaya offers thesame delicious, local Japanese

dishes as the original locationwith a few particularly invitingenhancements. Now locatedwithin the walls of its own store,the Pearl Kai Mamaya establish-ment offers significantly moredining space for patrons to sitand enjoy their meal.

One of the main features ofthe new restaurant is its full-blown deli station, which allowscustomers to create custombentos. “Our deli items arefreshly made each day from thehighest quality ingredients,”says division manager MonetteGuevarra-Lastino.Side dishesavailable onthe deli lineinclude lo-cal favoritessuch as

FriedNoodles ,Mochiko Chicken,Tofu Steak andEggplant withTeriyaki Glaze ($7.75 perpound).

Past the deli line, Mamaya alsoboasts an impressive poke sta-tion where consumers can pickfrom freshly made Spicy Ahipoke, Oyster Sauce Ahi poke,Shoyu Ahi poke and others.Prices are reasonable with themini Poke Bowl at $5.75 and a

regular Poke Bowl at $7.50. For those whomay not have the

time to visitthe deli orpoke sta-tions, Ma-

maya also of-

fers a variety of pre-made deli-cious bento boxes such as MisoButterfish ($9.95) and MochikoChicken ($7.50), two of the mostpopular dishes on the menu.

Additionally, customers maychoose to try any of Mamaya’spopular Donburi bowls (startingat $5.75) or Musubis (starting at$1.30). “With so many tasty op-tions, there is something foreveryone no matter what yourtastes are,” says Guevarra-Lastino.

Mamaya’s dedication to con-tinually improving the flavor andquality of its menu items has re-sulted in the creation of severalsignature ingredients. “We offera special multi-grain rice chock-full of ingredients such as wholeoats, red rice, rye berries for cus-tomers who want a healthierrice option without compromis-ing on taste,” says Guevarra-Lastino.

Other Mamaya-exclusivefoods include a special

miso sauce and honeymustard dressing,which the chefs useto marinate manydeli and bento items.“Rather than usestore-bought sauces,we prefer to use ourown,” says Noguchi.“People always askwhere they can buythem, but they arespecially made forMamaya.”

Equally as important as fla-vor and quality, cleanliness isalso a top priority at Mamaya.Whereas many restaurants la-bel their bento boxes with asell-by date, Mamaya’s bentolabels indicate a sell-by time.From the moment the chefprepares any bento, its contentstays on the table for only fourhours before it is thrown away.“This ensures every dish is asfresh and flavorful as possible,”explains Guevarra-Lastino.

In addition to the dine-inmenu, Mamaya also offerstakeout and catering optionsas well.

2 8 | D I N I N G O U T | F E B . 3 - 9 , 2 0 1 3

orderoftheday

Yakisoba

Beef Broccoli

Tofu Steak withveggie sauce

PotatoSalad

Story by Michelle Lee • Photos by Nathalie Walker

Cashier JBBallesteros, cookVictoria Sarmiento,cook Chika Iwamotoand cashier MarivicBolloso.

MAMAYA

WHERE Pearl Kai Shopping Center98-199 Kamehameha Hwy.,Aiea

CALL492.1863

HOURS Monday–Friday, 9:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.Saturday, 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m.Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Namasu

Mamaya SpecialBowl ($8.25)

Local Japanese Fare that’s Unbeatable

Spicy Ahi Poke Bowl ($7.50)