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Makino Ring of Fire Polynesiandancers Seini Tautuaa, DrakeAuna and Keaka Wallace withTodai co-owners (front, fromleft) Han Kim and Toru Makino
Todai Restaurant begins a new eraunder original owner Toru Makino,wowing patrons with an irresistibleall-you-can-eat buffet andPolynesian dinner show.See Page 4 | Leah Friel photo
Japanese Restaurant Aki shines light on nabe | 10A treat for all occasions at Larry’s Bakery | 14
ALSO:Celebrate with ‘Catered’ food | 12
AN EDITION OF
APRIL
21-27
2013
My ultimate weakness issweets. I know, I know …I sound like a broken
record, but what can I say? Nomatter how much I try to resist, ifit has sugar and constitutes as adessert, this girl is all over it!Don't believe me? Well, here’sproof: Let’s go back toWednesday night when I downedthree humungous pieces of redvelvet ice cream pie — just me,myself and I! I can't eat just one.They were delicious!
And since I was already on asugar high this week, I decidedwhy not continue and go all outwith a Filipino favorite: halo-halo!Say hello to this fun-filled dessert,which features a mixture of shaveice, evaporated milk, and variousboiled sweet beans and fruit.
In Tagalog, the term halo-halois translated to “mix-mix,” and thesecret (no surprise) is in the mix-ing technique. The presentation ofthis dish is always eclectic, vibrantand massive, to say the least, butto experience halo-halo in itspurist form, you need to take thetime to stir all the colorful contentstogether with your spoon. It’s only
then that all the flavors and tex-tures come together perfectly.
The ice cream is only the surfaceof the dessert, and as it melts andblends with the tropical fruits andbeans underneath, you are leftwith the good stuff ready to beslurped up and enjoyed. Finally, sipevery last drop of ice cream andmilk, and you’ll be in halo-haloheaven!
So, without further ado, here atthe following Ono, You Know es-tablishments, let's get this Filipinofiesta started!
Max’s of ManilaA true flavor of the Philippines
is found at Max’s of Manila, andthis time it’s sweeter than ever! Yes,Max’s Fried Chicken is a householdname, and Kare-Kare, along withLumpiang Shanghai and CrispyPata are a few of my favorites nodoubt, but it’s always Max’s Halo-Halo that keeps me coming backfor more.
Priced at $5.75, Halo-Halo is acolorful blend of refreshing tropicalfruit preserves, beans and milk in
ono,youknow
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EDITORAlana Folen
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Dining OutDining Out is a weekly advertising
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Visit us at dining.staradvertiser.com– See page 11
By Alana Folen | Photos by Leah Friel
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Above The editor is Halo-Halohappy thanks to Max’s of Manila.
Left Max’s of Manila’s Halo-Halo($5.75)
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Toru Makino is a legendin the dining scene,both here at home and
across the globe. He openedTodai Restaurant, an upscaleinternational sushi andseafood buffet establishment,in December 1999 in Waikikiand later ended up selling theeatery. Most recently, Makinoreclaimed ownership of Todai,along with his business part-ner Han Kim, and togetherthey are eager to, once again,treat diners to an impeccabledining experience — one thatis all-you-can-eat, by the way.
Dining Out recently paid avisit to this 450-seat restaurantand sat down with Makino andTodai’s executive chef RichardLee among platters of primerib, endless morsels of sweetand succulent shrimp, and somuch more. It wasn’t long be-fore we delved right into theendless and delicious possibil-
ities that are sure to entice allpalates.
DO: Mr. Makino, now thatyou’ve returned to Todai,you're offering some unbeat-able deals. Correct?
Makino: Yes! I’m excited tobe back! Todai was very popu-lar when it first opened backin 1999, and we hope to drawin crowds of locals and touristslike we did in the past. Our all-you-can-eat buffet appeals toeveryone and we’ve rolled backthe prices to what they werewhen we first opened therestaurant more than a decadeago. For a limited time, the costfor kamaaina during lunch is$10.98 (Monday-Friday) and$13.98 (Saturday and Sunday),and dinner is priced at $23.98.We also have a special deal forkeiki ages 10 and under, whichis half off $23.98. During
lunchtime, seniors also onlypay $8.98 when they bring intheir Dining Out coupon. Andif you dine on your birthdaywith a party of four or more,you receive a complimentarybirthday meal (must presentID).
DO: The buffet spread is im-maculate. With more than 100items on the buffet line, whatare some must-haves?
Makino: Everything here isvery good, but we’re wellknown for our prime rib, Kauaishrimp and sweet shrimp.
Lee: I’ve worked with Mr.Makino for several years now,and I consider him to be a mas-ter chef. It’s an honor to beworking with him as executivechef here at Todai. I have toagree with him, our prime rib isincredible. I go through aboutfour to six prime ribs per day.
STORY BY ALANA FOLEN | PHOTOS BY LEAH FRIEL
DINING OUT | COVER STORY | TODAI RESTAURANT
Makino Ring of Fire
Kauai Shrimp
Snow Crab Legs
The prime rib is slow-roasted, seasoned with a spe-cial blend, extra-virgin olive oil,garlic, salt and pepper. The realtrick, however, is in the roastingprocess. We blast the meat ata high temperature to developthat nice crust that prime ribshould always have, and thenwe bring the temperaturedown and let it sit for up tothree to four hours, that way itdevelops the texture and tastethat makes our prime rib so de-licious. It’s also important forus to support local, so that’swhy we serve Kauai shrimp. It’ssome of the best shrimp you’llever have.
Other top buffet items are,of course, snow crab — every-one comes here for that — aswell as fresh, steamed clams. Ican’t keep enough clams onthe buffet line. It seems likeevery 15 minutes I’m puttingout another couple hundredclams. Then, we have tempurafrom our tempura bar, whichcustomers absolutely love. Weaverage about 2,000 pieces aday and it’s Mr. Makino’s spe-cialty. It’s made out of lovestraight from his heart. And ifyou’re a fan of sushi, we havemore than 30 kinds of sushi tochoose from.
DO: That's enough to makemouths water. And there’smore?
Makino: Yes. No one willleave here hungry. Todai alsooffers its patrons endlessamounts of barbecue chicken,teppanyaki, beef sukiyaki, crab
cakes, orange chicken,spicy barbecue pork,poke, pizza and more. Inaddition, we also have asalad bar and an udonnoodle station. We alsohave many draft beers topair with your meal.
DO: What about dessert?No meal is complete without asweet treat.
Makino: We have a dessertbar that offers 10 decadent se-lections to choose from — themost popular being cheese-cake. There also are crepes,tiramisu and a chocolate foun-tain, which the children reallyenjoy.
DO: Delicious! On top ofthat, there’s also nightly enter-tainment. Please explain.
Makino: Every night from 6to 8 p.m., Makino Ring of Firewill perform for our patrons.Makino Ring of Fire is a Poly-nesian dance troop, and theywill most certainly add to thedining experience at Todai. Lo-cals and tourists will love them!
DO: Chef Richard, you’veworked with Mr. Makino for anumber of years. What haveyou learned from him and whatis something unique that youbring to Todai?
Lee: I’ve learned a lot fromMr. Makino, such as flavor en-hancing tricks, skills to perfectmy Japanese sushi making, aswell as different Japanese culi-nary techniques. I also willbring more homemade-style
dishes to the restaurant. I’m in-troducing a Tofu Caprese,which is a unique twist on thetraditional caprese, and I’vealso created a Furikake CaesarSalad and a few homemadedressings. I like rustic and vi-brant cuisine. I want everyoneto like our food and appreciatethe passion that we have forTodai. We’re going to makethings pop. No where else canyou get such tasty food atsuch a great value.
DO: It sure seems like greatthings are in store for therestaurant. What are yourthoughts on this new era forTodai?
Makino: I’m very happy! It’snice to be back here! We’re al-ready gearing up for Mother’sDay (May 12). The restaurantwill be open all day from 10a.m. to 10 p.m. and the buffetwill be priced at $24.98 perperson for lunch and dinner.Parking also will be free for thefirst hour-and-a-half at theparking structure behind therestaurant.
Lee: Now that Mr. Makino isback, there are going to be alot of nice improvements goingon. Todai is his baby, and we’regoing to run wild with somenice, new flavors and really up-date things around here.
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TODAI RESTAURANT1910 Ala Moana Blvd.947-1000
Lunch: Monday-Friday, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, 11:30a.m.-2:30 p.m., Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; Dinner: Monday-Thursday, 5:30-9 p.m., Friday-Sunday,5:30-9:30 p.m.
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Parking entrance is located behind Todai Restaurant onEna Road. Parking is free for the first two hours on thesecond and third floors of the structure.
Prime Rib
Assorted sushi
Sweet Shrimp
BY JAIMIE KIM
When it comes tofood, it’s alwayseasy to get too
comfortable with ordering thesame dishes from the samerestaurants. Luckily, LungFung Chinese Restaurant cur-rently has three specials thatwill re-awaken your taste buds.
“I’m always thinking of waysto make things new … to makesure customers aren’t feelingbored,” says manager Eddie Ma.
The restaurant has beenopen for more than 10 years(which Ma credits to the loyaltyof its customers’ support) andcontinues to serve 90 percentauthentic Cantonese food. Theother 10 percent, Ma says, is afusion with local food andother familiar flavors.
General Tso’s Chicken($9.95) has been a special therestaurant has offered forabout six months, after populardemand by many customers.Cut chicken is deep-fried withflour and glazed with a sweet-and-sour sauce with spicy chilito give it an extra kick.
To accompany the chicken,or any other dish you maychoose, String Bean with Chi-nese Sausage ($11.95) is a dishMa describes as simple, andsomething you could easilyeat on a day-to-day basis.String beans are sautéed withgarlic and Chinese sausage(lup cheong) is added. Its sub-
tle flavors contrast nicely withthe spiciness of General Tso’sChicken.
Another dish for veggie
lovers is Chinese Choi Sumwith Black Mushroom ($11.95).After choi sum is sautéed withoyster sauce, black mushroomswith gravy are added to thedish.
Perfect for families and din-ers in groups, the restaurantalso offers its dishes takeoutstyle. If you’re planning a party,or have to attend a potluck, therestaurant also offers partymenus with special prices.
And if you’re feeling in needof some Pau Hana, Lung Fungboasts a full service bar.
A savory fusion ofChinese and localflavors
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eatthis
I’ve always found the lingeringsmell of fresh-baked bread tobe simply irresistible. It’s one
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Since its opening four yearsago, the European-style bakeryhas become a popular place fornot only homemade bread, butalso its menu of gourmet sand-wiches, brick-oven pizzas, mouth-watering pastries, including its sig-nature chocolate croissants, andmore.
Always keeping the customersin mind, chef/owner Niel Koep hasintroduced a new country loafmade of a wheat rye blend that isvery popular in Europe, calledmiche ($5.75 per loaf).
Fendukeeps itfresh andnew
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Chinese Choi Sum with Black Mushroom ($11.95)
General Tso's Chicken ($9.95)
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CALL988-4310
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“Customers were askingfor a bread that was denserand heavier and I knewmiche would fit the bill,” heexplains. “It has a thin,crispy crust and a dense in-terior. It's excellent forsandwiches, such as pas-trami or Italian meats, andalso is very good withstrong flavoredcheeses such as agedbleus. And it has heavysour dough accents.”
Also new on themenu is JapaneseEggplant “Lasagna”($9.75, $5.25 petite)which has all the clas-sic tastes of a lasagnaminus the pasta. Insideare layers of Japaneseeggplant, tomato mari-nara sauce and threecheeses (parmigiano reg-giano, fresh mozzarella andfresh ricotta), as well as lay-ers of fresh basil seasonedwith Hawaiian salt, blackpepper and roasted garlic.
For dessert, ValrhonaCaraibe Dark ChocolateMousse with Lilikoi Sauce($5.75) is a must. Thesweet lilikoi sauce sits atthe bottom, while thechocolate moussewhipped with high-qualityValrhona chocolate from
France and a garnish of co-coa nibs is at the top.
“I’m also looking to ex-pand our food-to-take-home options to fit Hon-olulu's busy lifestyle,” saysKoep, noting that the bak-
ery uses natural ingredientswith no added chemicalsand no hydrogenatedshortenings.
From the moment youstep in to the last bite youtake, Fendu Boulangerie issure to awaken your sensesand satisfy your cravings.
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Above Valrhona Caraibe DarkChocolate Mousse with LilikoiSauce ($5.75) Left CashierAndrew Diep with loaves offreshly baked bread
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They’re cooking up astorm at MonsoonIndia in Waikiki,
where flavor is an under-statement when it comesto the mouthwateringarray of authentic appetiz-ers, breads, soups, curries,biryanis and kababs, whichare as exotic on the palateas their names imply.
And when it comes tosatisfying those of us who
choose not to eat meator fish, Indian food shines.
Monsoon India's extensivemenu has a whole sectiondevoted to “VegetarianDishes,” and there are meat-less delicacies scatteredacross the rest of the menu,so there’s plenty to choosefrom here, and co-owner Im-ran Khan recommends acouple of his favorites toDining Out readers.
“Our roasted eggplant isvery popular,” says Khan, re-ferring to Baingan Bartha($15.95). “It’s fire-roasted,we cook it in a clay oven,then we cook it with onionsand tomatoes.” The result isso rich in flavor that you’llbe tempted to lick the plateclean. It’s richly spiced butnot too hot, so if you like itfiery, just tell your server.
“One of the most healthydishes on our vegetarian
menu is Sookhi Sabzi($14.95),” saysKhan, who notesthat sookhi trans-
lates to “dry,” butthat only means there’s no
sauce or gravy. The curryflavor is there in all its gloryto enhance the seasonalvegetable mix that includescarrots, cauliflower, greenpeas and potatoes — and,adds Khan, “the vegetablesare very fresh, no frozenvegetables.” Both dishesare served with rice.
And don’t forget:Mother's Day is May 12, soif Mom has a taste for theexotic, just breeze on overto Monsoon India for itsMother’s Day special. Callfor more information.
Contact Terri Hefner at [email protected]
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VO veg’noutwith
Terri Hefner
MONSOON INDIA
WHERE 1778 Ala Moana Blvd.,Waikiki
CALL 941-5111
HOURS Open daily, 5-10 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday, noon-2 p.m.
From left: Sookhi Sabzi ($14.95);Baingan Bartha ($15.95); MonsoonIndia's Chef Kishore Sharma.
Nathalie Walker photos
per person (4 people min)
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KITCHEN INSIDER
Who or what inspires you as a chef/manager/owner? Striving to improvemyself and the team as a whole tomove the restaurant forward is an in-spiration in itself.
If you could serve food to a celebrity,who would it be and why? What dishwould you serve? I don’t really followcelebrities, but if I had to choose some-one, it would be my mother. I wouldserve her Crepes with Crème Fraicheand Vanilla, and whatever berries werein season. She loves crepes.
What is your favorite dish on the menu?Why? I don’t have a favorite dish onthe menu as I get bored fairly easily.
Is there a dish that you create that'snot on your menu, but available uponrequest? There is no specific dish. I justask our guests what kind of food theywould like to eat and tailor it to theirtastes.
HOKU’S
NAME Jeremy Shigekane
TITLE Chef de Cuisine
TRAINING/EDUCATIONCalifornia Culinary Academy
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 from Hoku’s Chef de CuisineJeremy Shigekane, who gives us a little taste of Hoku’s and shares just whatfuels his culinary drive.
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Step Up to the Plate with Alana Folen
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK'S HOUSE SPECIAL: TAN TAN NABE ($18 FOR ONE ORDER, MINIMUM OF TWO ORDERS REQUIRED)
Japanese Restaurant Aki is a relatively new dining oasis that isboth relaxed and contemporary. Located on the mauka side ofthe block between Ala Moana Center and Walmart on Makaloa
Street, the establishment opened its doors to the public in Februaryand specializes in modern Japanese fare.
Manager Aki Hirose says the restaurant is bustling during dinnertime,with a number of diners ordering the famous Tan Tan Nabe. This hotpot dish loaded with a variety of meat and vegetables cooks on atabletop burner, and is popular among both locals and tourists.
JAPANESE RESTAURANT AKILunch: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-FridayDinner: 4:30 p.m. to midnight daily
1427 Makaloa St.955-8528
Japanese Res taurant Ak i
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“Many restaurants serve nabe,but I think we’re the only placethat offers Tan Tan Nabe,” says
Hirose. “Nabe is very popularnow, and because of that we
were inspired to offer this dish.”
It’s all in the broth. According to Hirose, thetan tan broth is thick in consistency, as it
brings the majority of flavor to the dish. It’scomprised of sesame oil and a blend of secret
spices, which results in a taste that perfectlyportrays sweet and spicy.
At the end of the meal,patrons are presented
with a choice of rice($3) or ramen ($4) to
enjoy with the leftovernabe broth.
The nabe’s main source ofprotein is derived from
tender strips of pork bellyand ground pork, which
Hirose says are locallysourced.
Exquisite sake pairings add newdimensions to Tan Tan Nabe. “For theladies, I recommend Yama YuzuShibori Premium Sake. It has a sweetflavor. Guys typically enjoy a drysake, such as Hakkaisan TokubetsuJunmai,” Hirose says.
King mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms,enoki mushrooms, bean sprouts, tofu andcabbage are a fresh addition to the nabeand absorb the flavors of the broth.
shave ice. It's topped witha decadent scoop of ube(purple yam) ice cream,ube jam, rice flakes andleche flan.
“The fruit preserves con-sist of palm fruit, jackfruitand coconut gel, in additionto bananas, young coconutstrips, and red and whitebeans,” says Max’sof Manila’s generalmanager Maly SanLuis, who also notesthat guests are wel-come to choose icecream flavors otherthan ube.
This classic Fil-ipino dessert is of-ten meant for shar-ing, but when mygood friend and in-ternational singerLani Misalucha is intown, we go all outand snag one each!Let’s be honest,whenever halo-halois involved, we sim-ply can’t resist — it’sso much fun to eat!
“Max’s easily sellsmore than 1,000Halo-Halo amonth,” San Luis adds. “It’sour No. 1 selling dessert.”
Although it may seemthat this dessert is bom-barded with ingredients,there is a nice balance andall the flavors complementeach other nicely.
Max’s of Manila 801 Dillingham Blvd.
(also located in WaipahuShopping Plaza)
951-6297
Anytime CafeThis past week has been
full of humid and voggydays. Not the best of con-ditions, but looking on thebright side, the best way tobeat the heat is throughhalo-halo at Anytime Cafe
in Market City ShoppingCenter.
With its Hong Kong-stylecafe concept, AnytimeCafe has achieved muchsuccess with its plethora ofcuisine. Anything goes atthis restaurant. You nameit, they’ve got it, includingHalo-Halo ($6.50).
Upon ordering this de-
lightful dessert, AnytimeCafe’s friendly staff willpresent you with a tall glassbowl layered with a halo-halo mix of coconut gel,white beans, jackfruit, redmung beans, banana, co-conut and sugar palm, thentopped with shave ice andmixed jelly (green apple,passion fruit and lychee fla-vors), and a scoop ofmango ice cream.
“Customers love this
dessert, it's so popular,”says owner Cindy Wong.“This dessert is not onethat's overly sweet. Wedon't add a lot of extrasugar or syrup to it be-cause the halo-halo mix isalready naturally sweet.”
Anytime CafeMarket City Shopping
Center2919 Kapiolani Blvd. #218
735-3888
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Above Anytime Cafe’s Halo-Halo ($6.50)Right Anytime Cafe owner Cindy Wong Halo-HaloBelow The editor and Lani Misalucha go to town withMax’s of Manila’s Halo-Halo ($5.75). Photo from AlanaFolen
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737-2900
As graduation sea-son shifts into gear,and proud stu-
dents and their familiescelebrate the monumentalaccomplishment, ACatered Experience ispoised to take the stressand hassle out of planningthe perfect celebration.
Along with the perennialfood favorites and merri-ment delivered at gradua-tion parties, these specialevents also are known toevoke moments of anxiety,
as celebration hosts con-sider the time and labor in-volved in creating and co-ordinating such a grandspread. That’s where ACatered Experience stepsup to the plate, having de-signed a wide range ofmenu options to meet theneeds of any party and itsguests.
Not only are the food se-lections prepared by theskilled staff at A CateredExperience, which bringsmore than 25 years of ex-
perience and exemplarycustomer service to thetable, but the dishes alsoare available for delivery.Food can be dropped offto the customer, and for anadditional charge, ACatered Experience isstaffed to provide full-ser-vice options, including tablerentals, buffet set-up andreplenishment, and cleanupfor an additional charge.
“Our clients are alreadybusy setting up their partyarea and decorations, sowe’re able to save themtime by providing and de-livering the food,” says RonHattori, general manager atA Catered Experience. “It’sa better option than slavingaway in the kitchen.”
One may choose to in-clude a Light Menu ($8.95per person plus tax, 25 per-son minimum), which fea-tures a host of local fa-vorites. The menu includesMeat Jun with meat junsauce, Boneless Korean
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Hawaiian Menu ($11.50 per person plus tax,25 person minimum)
BELOW Assorted Sushi Platter ($36 plustax)
Chicken, Sautéed Fish withtartar or wasabi capersauce, Steamed White Riceand Tossed Green Saladwith choice of dressing.
For those in search ofdelicious Hawaiian food, ACatered Experience alsooffers its popular HawaiianMenu ($11.50 per personplus tax, 25 person mini-mum). The bountiful as-sortment includes KaluaPig, Laulau, Chicken LongRice, Lomi Salmon, Maca-roni Salad, Steamed WhiteRice and Haupia Squaresfor dessert.
Special occasions andevents like graduations callfor an equally exceptionalassortment of cuisines,such as that included withPrime Rib Special Menu($21.95 per person plus tax,10 person minimum). Theassortment features Whole
Roasted Prime Rib accom-panied by au jus and horse-radish, BBQ TeriyakiChicken, Shrimp Tempurawith tempura sauce, As-sorted Sushi includingMaki, Teppo Maki and Inari,Steamed White Rice,Tossed Salad with a choiceof dressing, assorted FreshFruits and Potato Salad.
Customers also may electto build a “Create YourOwn” Graduation Menu($10.95 per person plus tax,minimum 25 people). Thecustomizable menu in-cludes steamed white rice,as well as a choice of starch,salad, chicken dish, meatdish and a seafood/fish se-lection. To sweeten the deal,all deliveries also includedisposable paper plates,napkins and utensils.
A Catered Experiencealso is pleased to offer “Plat-
ters To Go,” which can beadded to the aforemen-tioned packages or simplyordered as stand-aloneitems to perk up one’s party.Customers may indulge in aBaked Ham with PineappleRaisin Sauce Platter ($53plus tax, serves approxi-mately 25 guests) or Yak-isoba ($28 plus tax, servesapproximately 25 guests).An Assorted Sushi Platter($36 plus tax) is available aswell, and includes 100pieces of assorted Maki,Teppo and Inari.
The special menus areavailable through Aug. 31,and customers are askedto please place orders atleast two weeks in ad-vance. Delivery is free forcustomers in the Mililani,Pearl City and Waipahu ar-eas, and a small fee mayapply depending on the lo-
cation of the event beingserviced.
Menus may be cus-tomized to fit customerneeds, and those interestedare encouraged to call thehelpful staff for more infor-mation. Prices do not applyto A Catered Experience’sbanquet halls, and ordersare taken on a first-come,first-served basis.
A Catered Experienceaccepts checks and creditcard payments. Call its of-fice at 677-7744 to makearrangements. Cash pay-ments must be made inperson at the Waipio office(see address below).
Customers are encour-aged to call on A CateredExperience to meet theiryear-round catering needs,whether planning a birth-day party, family get-to-gether or other celebration.
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Light Menu ($8.95 per person plus tax,25 person minimum) includes Meat Junwith meat jun sauce, Steamed WhiteRice, Sauteed Fish with tartar or wasabicaper sauce, Boneless Korean Chickenand Tossed Green Salad with Choice ofDressing
BELOW Durand Fuellas with HawaiianMenu spread ($11.50 per person plustax, 25 person minimum)
When celebrating anyoccasion, whetherit’s a birthday party
or a holiday gathering, I’m sureyou’ll agree that a good spreadof edibles — especiallydesserts — is crucial. That’swhy sweet delights fromLarry’s Bakery have been indemand on joyous days sincethe 1960s. With AdministrativeProfessionals Day (also known
as Admin. Day; April 24),Mother’s Day (May 12) andgraduation seasonapproaching, now is theperfect time to stop intothe mom-and-pop shop toprepare for the festivities.
Say mahalo to your co-workers for their hard workwith one of Larry’s Admin.Day goodies. You can purchaseminiature cakes ($3.95 to 6.95)— available in red velvet, choco-late, vanilla and white or choco-late chantilly — that both menand women will appreciate, aswell as an assortment of deco-rated cookies ($1.75 to $4).
The bakery puts a uniquetwist on its gift items as wellwith Admin. Day Spam Cans($6 each), in which emptySpam tins are repurposed intotreasure troves of sweets.
“It’s a recycled item,” explainsco-owner Iris Yafuso, “so wedecorate up the Spam can andit holds one brownie, a bag ofcookies and a candy.”
These Spam-tastic gift ideasalso are available for Mother’s
Day, along with other fun, girlytreats for Mom. The Mother’sDay Cupcake Bouquet ($34.95;available in window box as well)features a colorful arrangementof six cupcakes in any combi-nation of vanilla, chocolateand/or red velvet varieties thatyou please. They are finishedwith Larry’s glorious butter-cream frosting and festive dec-orations.
“You can give us your mom’sfavorite colors and we can tryand match it to that,” says Ya-fuso when describing her cus-tomized bouquets.
The shop also will present as-sorted Mother’s Day cookies($1.50 to $4.50), miniature cakes($3.95 to 6.95) and “cutesy” en-velope shortbread cookies
($4.95 each) to give to anymaternal figure in your life.
Mother’s Day Purses($12.95 to $22.95) include arange of yummy bites inmany shapes and sizes.“They’re all handmade craftitems and we fill goodies in-side,” says Yafuso. “We have
mini lilikoi loaves, mini pineapplemacadamia nut loaves, brown-ies, assorted cookies, mini cin-namon twists — all minis of ourmost popular items.”
Graduation season brings itsown exciting eats such asCookie Lei ($25 to $35) madewith 12 shortbread flower cook-ies. For $30, you can includesports-themed cookies on thelei, and for $35, you can includespecial characters such as HelloKitty or Spider Man.
Individual cookies ($2.50 to$4) as well as Cookie Lanyards(starting at $7.95) also are per-fect for graduates.
For any or all of these sweettreats, Yafuso recommendscalling Larry’s at your earliestconvenience to place an order.
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LARRY’S BAKERY
WHERE 4369 Lawehana St.
CALL 422-0059
HOURS Monday-Friday,6 a.m.-1 p.m.Saturday, 6 a.m.-noon
(Saturday, May 11, 6 a.m.-2 p.m.)Closed Sundays
1 Larry’s Bakery’s festive treats2 Mother’s Day Spam Can ($6each)3 Milton Isimang and NicoleTamashiro with GraduationCookie Lei ( $25 to $35),Assorted Graduation Cookies($2.50 to $4) and GraduationLanyards (starting at $7.95)4 Mother's Day CupcakeBouquet ($34.95)5 Mother's Day Purses ($12.95to $22.95)
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In the heart of Stadium Mallin Salt Lake sits YakinikuCamellia Buffet, a do-it-
yourself carnivore lover’sexperience. The location hasproved perfect for those liv-ing on the Leeward side, aswell as town dwellers.
Normally one would thinkthat meat dominates themenu, but, according to man-ager Kris Kim, patrons stayfor the sweets at the end.
After a hearty meal at Ko-rean restaurants, they servesikhye, a Korean rice dessertdrink.
“This is one of the tradi-tional Korean desserts for af-ter the meal,” Kim says. “It’ssweet, but there’s a cinnamonflavor, and customers love it.”
The sikhye is used to com-plement the self-serve icecream and contains bits ofrice kernels that add textureto the liquid. While the cin-namon adds great flavor tothe sikhye, it also aides in thedigestion process. Perfect af-ter a heavy meal.
“People make ice creamfloats, and they use this tomake the float Korean style,”
Kim explains. Another dessert addition
that pairs well with the icecream is the azuki bean andmochi treat. The azuki beansadd a hint of sweetness withthe added texture of themochi balls. And it’s beensaid that azuki beans alsoaide in digestion and hearthealth.
And atop ice cream, thecreamy texture of the beanspairs well with the dairydessert.
The azuki bean mix-ture and sikhye arepopular during lunch,and dinner comes withthe addition of freshfruit and Jell-O.
“The fresh fruit al-ways changes,” Kimsays. “But we alwaysserve pineapple. Peo-ple love to cook it afterthey finish yakiniku. Itpairs well with sake.”
And everyoneknows that pineapplepairs well with icecream, as well.
All sweet meal end-ings are included in the
buffet price ($14.95 lunch;$24.95 dinner).
It’s always easy to over-eatat a place such as YakinikuCamellia Buffet, but save a lit-tle room, and you’ll be gladyou did.
1 Fresh Fruit2 Red Azuki Bean with Mochi Ballsand Sikhye 3 Jell-ORachel Breit photos
YAKINIKU CAMELLIABUFFET
WHERE Stadium Mall4510 Salt Lake Blvd., Honolulu
CALL486-3311
HOURS Daily, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 5-10 p.m.
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The menu at Asahi Grill covers alot of ground. From localfavorites including loco moco,
to American breakfast classics such asBanana Hotcakes and Japanese don-buri, Asahi Grill truly has somethingfor everyone.
“All of our chefs are very good,” says
manager Victoria Sayno, adding thatthe chefs have added their own influ-ences and flair to the original menuover time.
On its menu, Asahi Grill claims to bethe “original home of the famous oxtailsoup.” With a claim like that, how couldyou pass it up? For a taste of this fa-
Asahi Grill opened in 2007 on WardAvenue, and just in that short amountof time, it has managed to garner a
strong base of regular customers.“I love the restaurant business because of the people I meet,”
says Asahi manager Victoria Sayno, who has been working in theindustry for more than 20 years. “And (here) especially, we knowa lot of our regular customers.”
It seems, then, that Sayno has found the perfect work environ-ment at Asahi Grill, as the restaurant attracts a number of cus-tomers from all over the world.
Those regular customers include tourists from the Mainland, aswell as from countries such as China, Japan, Taiwan and Canada.Sayno says that many international customers who frequently stayin the Islands always make sure to include time for Asahi Grill ontheir travel itinerary.
“The word is spreading,” Sayno says. “It’s pretty amazing.”The restaurant, of course, is a favorite among locals, too. Sayno
says that a lot of downtown workers stop by for a quick breakfastor lunch. And many locals tell their visiting friends and family thatAsahi Grill is the place to go for quality local eats.
Sayno enjoys introducing new flavors to her customers from afar.Many customers from Canada, for example, have tried Oxtail Soup— and loved it.
“They eat it, and they go,‘Where have I been? I havenever tasted this foodbefore,’” Sayno says.
“I hope everyone willcome and try our food.”
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Asahi Breakfast ($9.95) | Rachel Breit photos
Island FlavorsAttract Worldwide
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mous flavor, try the original Famous OxtailSoup ($13.95), or Oxtail Ramen ($9.95). OxtailRamen features cilantro, green onion, twopieces of oxtail, and fishcake — all in Asahi’ssignature broth.
“Our oxtail recipe is originally from China,”Sayno says. “It is really special. The broth isfilled with peanuts, celery and Chinese herbs.And we boil the soup for a long time.”
For more signature Asahi creations, try theeatery’s Bulgogi Don ($9.75). While this teriyakibeef dish might be standard fare for Koreanrestaurants, the creative chefs at Asahi haveadded their own signature flair to the sauce.
“It is a secret sauce that the chef created,”she says. Sayno was adamant about keepingthe recipe a secret — so you’re just going tohave to try the dish to experience the creation.
Asahi seems to be an expert at taking a clas-sic dish and adding its own taste — and an-other example of that is Steamed Fish Fillet(Basa) ($9.95), which is flavored with gingerand a savory sauce.
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, AsahiGrill has a good way for diners to start theirday: The Asahi Breakfast ($9.95), which comeswith your choice of mahi mahi, salmon, saba,opakapaka or steak, with tossed salad, rice,miso soup, and one egg.
With all of these options, it likely will be dif-ficult to choose just one dish. Thanks to theCombination Lunch ($15.95), you can have twoitems from a list that includes Spicy Chicken,Garlic Chicken, Teriyaki Chicken, Kalbi, ShrimpTempura, Grilled Salmon, Grilled Saba, or But-terfish. These items range from about $9 to$14 individually, so you’re getting a good deal.
“We just want to make our customershappy,” Sayno says.
Contact Christina O’Connor at [email protected]
BY RACHEL BREIT
The hostess whowarmly welcomesyou into Kenny’s
Restaurant also beckonsyou back to a golden,bygone era. Take a seat at acomfy booth by a window,listen to the oldies-but-goodies playing overheadand peruse the classic, localspecials on the menu. Buttake a closer look — the redhearts decorating the menutitles indicate somethingnew is happening atKenny’s.
“All the items with thehearts are ones that can bemade sugar-free,” explainsErlene Hutchinson, seniorassistant manager.
Kenny’s, at the promptingof its health-conscious cus-tomers, now offers more
options. Many of the clas-sics can be ordered sugar-free, with brown rice ormade with substitutions ac-cording to people’s dietsand allergies.
One such healthy optionis Menpachi ($28.95) — lo-cally sourced protein servedwith whole grain brown rice.Easily picked off the boneswith chopsticks, the fish’smeat is mild and flaky.Kenny’s serves the men-pachi, or squirrelfish, whole
so locals can enjoy the en-tire fish, skin and eyes in-cluded. “It’s really good pre-pared nitsuke style, steamedin regular or sugar-freeshoyu sauce. A lot of times,the only thing left is thebones,” says Hutchinson.Reef fish, a specialty and alongtime favorite at Kenny’s,change daily based on thefresh catch.
Other more healthy op-tions include Kenny's Fa-mous Chinese ChickenSalad ($11.45), a signaturedish for its tangy sesameseed dressing that can beenjoyed sugar-free; Ka-maaina Chopped Steak($17.49), thinly cut, wok-seared New York steak withvegetables and optionallysugar-free teriyaki sauce;and the Boca Burger "Orig-inal Vegan Veggie Burger"($9.25), which features agrilled Boca brand veganburger patty and the usualburger fixings, although ve-gans may consider order-ing it without the bun.
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Gimme some healthy lovin’
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.
Kenny's Famous Chinese Chicken Salad ($11.45) Kamaaina Chopped Steak ($17.49)
Boca Burger "Original Vegan Veggie Burger" ($9.25)
Chef Les Omuro with Menpachi ($28.95)Rachel Breit photos
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Combination Lunch with tempura and kalbi ($15.95)
1 Taste of New York2 Ahi Tartar 3 Hamburger Sliders
Rachel Breit photos
It’s not easy being thechef, cook or server atWolfgang’s Steakhouse.
The long history of out-standing food and fine serv-ice has created a level ofexpectation that demandsnothing but a first rate din-ing experience. This is truewhether ordering from themain, bar or appetizer menu.If it says “Wolfgang’s” it hasto be delicious, and it is.
The Happy Hour menu atthe famed steakhouse wouldbe a bargain regardless ofquality, that the dishes areserved with owner WolfgangZwiener’s and executive chefJames Donahue's high stan-dards make it an even moreremarkable deal.
A great steakhouse has tohave a great burger andHamburger Sliders ($7) aremade from finely chopped100 percent Prime Black An-gus beef. The two 3.5 ouncepatties are seared crispy intheir 1600 degree infraredovens, are wonderfully juicyand so concentrated with fla-vor you’d think Wolfgang’sstaff simply put a bun on oneof their aged New Yorksteaks. Each burger is servedon a sweet roll and topped
with pickles and a Russiandressing made of relish,onion, tarragon, ketchup,mayo and red peppers. It’s aperfect combination. Thecool and slightly acidicdressing is a nice comple-ment to the hearty beef fla-vor, which is tied togetherwith the sweetness of thebun. Served with blanched,fried and lightly salted shoe-string potatoes, the dish issimply outstanding.
Perhaps even better, de-pending on your preference,is Ahi Tartar ($7). Sashimigrade ahi is tenderly dicedand tossed with Maui sweetonions, chives and a gingerwine vinaigrette dressing. Thecombination is served on abeef steak tomato with dicedcucumber and topped withfresh avocado. Hungry yet?The best way to encounterthis fantastic dish is to pile theahi, crisp cucumber and juicytomatoes on the toasted cros-tini and enjoy. Each bite is in-credible. The slightly spicyginger vinaigrette is a perfect
complement to the butteryahi. Not only flavorful, but thedish is a definite palatecleanser for the next recom-mendation: the Taste of NewYork combo.
At $34.95 the dish is out-side the price point of theother happy hour offerings,but is no less of a bargain.Big enough for two, the siz-zling 12-ounce New Yorksteak comes with mashedpotatoes, creamed spinachand a slice of the world fa-mous Junior’s Cheesecake.Great flavor at a great price.Wolfgang’s dry-aging tech-nique improves marbling bybreaking down the interiorfats while concentrating theflavors and producing a won-derfully tender cut of meat.The potatoes, made withhalf-and-half, are creamywithout being heavy, whilethe spinach provides a nicevegetable pairing to thestarch. And the cheesecake?Forget about it. There is areason tourists and displacedNew Yorkers stock up on thisamazing dessert beforeheading elsewhere, Junior’sCheesecake is amazing!Enough said.
Seared and served in a New York minute
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WOLFGANG’S STEAKHOUSE
WHERE Royal Hawaiian Center2301 Kalakaua Ave.
CALL 922-3600
HOURS Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m.Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.- 11 p.m.Happy Hour daily, 4-6:30 p.m.
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At Asian Mix it’s easy to enjoy a restaurant-quality mealon the go or on the spot. Owner Daniel Leung listensto his customers and offers up new menu items to
please everyone. Customers can order and go in a matter ofminutes either by building their own plate with a choice ofside and entree, or choosing from a variety of options on themenu, such as Chinese and local Hawaiian barbecue. TryB.B.Q. Chicken & Short-ribs. Ginger, shoyu, a touch of sweet-ness plus the smoky char of the grill are the flavors you willtaste and even smell. On that note, beware if you have topack it to go: The tempting aromas may influence animpromptu pit stop. For more information, call 521-1688.
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Fendu BoulangerieManoa Marketplace2752 Woodlawn Dr. 988-4310
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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
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Canton Seafood Restaurant923 Keeaumoku St.955-3388
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
4th Floor - Ho’okipa Terrace947-8818
Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Ave.738-8666
Yakiniku Camellia BuffetStadium Mall4510 Salt Lake Blvd.486-3311
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Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant5724 Kalanianaole Hwy.377-5566
Little Village Noodle House1113 Smith St.545-3008
Todai Waikiki1910 Ala Moana Blvd.947-1000
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Kaua‘i Jumbo SHRIMP
DINNER BUFFET
D I N I N G O U T | A P R I L 2 1 - 2 7 , 2 0 1 3 | 2 1
RECEIVE A$6 DISCOUNTon a Second Dinner
OR A$3 DISCOUNTwhen Dining Alone
Must present coupon (No take outs)Not valid with any other discount offers.
Expires 5/2/13
2850 Paa St. (near Airport and 99 Ranch Market) 833-3728
Don’t ForgetAdministrative Professionals Day
Wed. 4/24. Make Your Reservations Now
9PM - CLOSE
Happy Hour
1009 Kapiolani Blvd. www.chefchai.com Valet Parking in Building Call 585-0011
$5 KETEL ONECOCKTAILS
$3BEERS
SELECT APPETIZERS50% OFF
951-0511/951-0611
* MUST PRESENT COUPON TO RECEIVE SPECIAL DISCOUNT. SPECIAL VALID ONLY ON ADULT PRICES. EXP. 4/30/13.
SUPER SPECIAL
KOREAN CUISINE
$17.95 10:30 AM -2:30 PM
$25.952:30 PM -10:00 PM
$22.95
$12.95
Try our Curry Ramenwith Gyoza!
Our Brothsare made from
scratchwith no MSG!Mon: 5-10pm | Tues-Fri: 11am-2:30pm/5-10pm
Sat: 11am-10pm | Sun: 11am-9pm
2080 S. King Street(past McCully St.)
(808) 947-5919
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
Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square, 524-1628
Royal Garden Chinese RestaurantAla Moana Hotel, 3rd Floor410 Atkinson Drive942-7788
FAMILY DINING808 Yong’s BBQ94-216 Farrington Hwy #B1-4678-8058
Himalayan Kitchen1137 11th Ave.735-1122
with coupon
Hamachi Sashimi
Carpacciowith Coupon
Must Present Coupon. Not valid w/other offers/discounts.1 order per coupon/party. Exp. 4/25/13
or
3008 Waialae Ave.
5-6p & 9pm- midnightHAPPY HOURDINNER Tues-Sun 5p-Midnight Closed Monday
LUNCH Tues-Sun 11am-2pmRESTAURANT & PUPU BAR
April SpecialsApril Specials
Prices may vary at locations.
Banana CHANTILLY
CAKE
Banana CHANTILLY
CAKE
BananaMahina Pie
111 N. King St. near Maunakea
ChingMing
Food SetsAvailable
MOTHER’SDAY
MENU$179
Dim SumServed 7am Daily
$198Take-out Orders
Welcome
10% OFF
Senior/Military Discounts Available Mon.-Thurs. Cannot be combined with other offers. Exp. 4/25/13
Stadium Mall 4510 Salt Lake Blvd. 486-3311
Entire MenuAll-You-Can-EatBuffet includes hot entree bar.
LunchDaily 11am-3pm $1495DinnerSun-Thurs 5pm-9pmFri/Sat 5pm-10pm
$2495
with coupon, valid Mon-Thurs
BYOB
BIRTHDAY SPECIAL50% OFF Birthday MealMust be on exact birthday, ID required
PIZZA IS OUR BUSINESS
Coupon expires 4/25/13.Not valid with other offers/discounts.
1006 Kapahulu Avenue(Corner of Kaimuki/Kapahulu Ave.)
FREE DELIVERY Kaimuki, Diamond Head, Waikiki, Makiki/University
739-5000
Small 1-Topping Pizzaand 2 drinks
Open Daily 11am-Midnight
LUNCH SPECIAL for 2$9.95
2 2 | D I N I N G O U T | A P R I L 2 1 - 2 7 , 2 0 1 3
www.ruthschrishawaii.com
Restaurant Row500 Ala Moana Blvd.
808.599.3860
administrative professionals
day
wednesday, april 24, 2013
11am – 2pm
Enter to Win Dinner for 2 at Ruth’s Chris
Administrative Professionalswill receive a special gift
thankyour administrative
professionalsby treating
themto a
sizzling steak
AT ALA MOANA HOTEL 410 ATKINSON DRIVE 942-7788
Stuffed Top Shell With Seafood
Reg. $6.95
Baked Rock Salt Ranch Chicken
Reg. $45
50% OFF
Must present coupon, Dine-In only. Cannot be combined with any other offer
or special. One discount per dish per table. Both items must be ordered at least a day
in advance. Expires April 30, 2013
Back by popular demand
SENIOR (65+) DISCOUNT
10% OFF ENTIRE MENU
Must present coupon. Does not apply with other discounts/offers. Dine-in only. Applies to senior’s orders only. Exp. 4/25/13
SUN-THURS 6:30AM-10PMFRI-SAT 6:30AM-11PM
593-2800515 WARD AVE.
923 KEEAUMOKU ST.955-3388Best Cantonese Cuisine
OPEN DAILY:10am — midnight
Reservations Today!Make
Your Take-O
ut
Availa
ble Special M✿ther’s Day Menu $188
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✿♥✿♥✿ ✿♥✿♥✿
WHERE TO DINE
Kit N Kitchen1010 University Avenue942-7622
Molly’s BBQ & SeafoodWAHIAWA23 S. Kamehameha Hwy.621-4858
Pagoda1525 Rycroft St.948-8356
Shiro’s Saimin HavenWAIMALU
WAIPAHU
EWA BEACH SHOPPING CENTER
Shore Bird RestaurantOutrigger Reef on the Beach922-2887
Tony Roma’sWAIKIKI
AIEA
Wailana Coffee House 1860 Ala Moana Blvd.955-1764 Kenny’s Hawaiian BBQ
Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 2nd floor922-3333
Kenny’s Restaurant1620 N. School St.841-0931
Restaurant Epic 1131 Nuuanu Ave.587-7877
Zippy’s Call the one nearest you
JJ Bistro & French Pastry3447 Waialae Ave.739-0993
New Eagle Cafe1130 N. Nimitz Hwy.545-2233
AuthenticIndian Cuisine. UNDER NEW
MANAGEMENT/OWNER SINCE MAY 2012CALL:
941-5111
20% offthe purchase of
2-EntréesMust show coupon at time of order. Not to be
combined with any other promotions or coupons.Exp. 4/30/13
Validated Parking Discovery Bay (Across Ilikai)
LUNCH: Wednesday - Sunday 12-2:30pmDINNER: 5pm - 10pm Daily
1778 Ala Moana Blvd., Ste. 213www.MonsoonIndiaOahu.com
Catering Available
BYOBNo Corkage
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
2012
SERVING LUNCH & DINNER TAKE-OUT AVAILABLE
Proud recipient of:
OAHU: NEIGHBOR ISLANDS:Kona · (808) 327-6776Kukui Grove · (808) 632-2450Lahaina · (808) 661-0333Maui Mall · (808) 873-7776
Ala Moana · 942-9102Aina Haina · 373-4033Ewa Town Center · 683-1003Kaneohe · 247-9595Kapahulu · 735-7700Kapolei · 674-4227Waiau · 485-0227Waikele · 678-3180Ward Center · 591-5600
Gift Cards available in any denominations!
The perfect way toThank your Assistant!
D I N I N G O U T | A P R I L 2 1 - 2 7 , 2 0 1 3 | 2 3
Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square by Times Supermarket
524-1628
Excludes Set Menus; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, Char Siu & otherspecials. 5%, 10% and lobster special not to be combinedwith any other offer/discounts/ specials. Expires 4/30/13.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 4/30/13. Must present coupon.
www.jadedynastyhawaii.com
Jade DynastySeafood RestaurantAla Moana Center 947-8818
Mother’s Day SpecialSunday, May 12, 2013
Over 40 items to choose from...Graduation
Menustarting at
$238
SARATOGA343 Saratoga Ave
923-EGGS
EGGSPRESS2464 Kalakaua Ave
926-EGGS
ALA MOANA451 Piikoi St538-EGGS
www.eggsnthings.com
Chicken with Corn SoupFried Crispy Whole Chicken
Honey Walnut ShrimpSalt & Pepper Pork Chop w/ Tofu
Steamed Fish Fillet w/ Ginger OnionShanghai Cabbage w/ Meat Sauce
Beef Noodle w/ VeggiesSteamed Rice
377-5555 or 377-5566Lungfunghawaii.com • Open Daily 11am-9pm5724 Kalanianaole Hwy • Niu Valley Shopping Ctr.LOTS OF FREE PARKING | Dine-in/Take-out available daily.
*with 1 reg. priced entree. exp. 4/30/13Cannot combine with other discounts or specials
$138 for 10 people
Dine-in/Take-out available.Cannot combine with other discounts or specials
Special Menu
✁
Honey Walnut Shrimp
$7.95*$7.95*with Coupon
Honey Walnut Shrimp
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
Plumeria Beach HouseThe Kahala Hotel & Resort, Beach Level5000 Kahala Ave.739-8760
Stage Restaurant1250 Kapiolani Blvd.237-5429
Monsoon IndiaDiscovery Bay (across Ilikai)1778 Ala Moana Blvd., Ste 213941-5112
Max’s Of ManilaWAIPAHU94-300 Farrington Hwy
HONOLULU801 Dillingham Blvd.951-6297
FILIPINO
INDIAN
FINE DININGFifty Three By The Sea53 Ahui Street536-5353
Bali Steak & Seafood Hilton Hawaiian Village (Rainbow Tower)2005 Kalia Road 949-4321
Hoku’sThe Kahala Hotel & Resort, Lobby Level5000 Kahala Ave.739-8760
Il LupinoRoyal Hawaiian Center922-3400
Inferno’s Wood Fire PizzaWard Center (Next to Ryan’s Grill)1200 Ala Moana Blvd. 375-1200
Magoo’s Pizza1006 Kapahulu Ave739-5000
ITALIAN
mamaya
492-1863Must present coupon. Cannot combine w/other specials. Exp. 4/25/13
Manapua, Pork Hash and Oden Products
Introductory Discount
Senior DayEvery Tuesday
10% OFF
A man notices one day that he is nearly bald.An optimist would carry a comb in his pocket.A pessimist would carry a toupee.A restaurateur would carry both.It is good to prepare for the worst and hope for the best.
Sincerely,
www.shirossaimin.com
WAIMALU98-020 Kam Hwy.488-8824
WAIPAHU94-256 Waipahu Depot St.
676-2088
EWA BEACH SHOP. CTR.91-919 Fort Weaver Rd.
689-0999
Dear Hearts,
Bryce “Saimin Jr”
Korean Hibiscus BBQ
Kaimuki Shopping Center 734-8232(Lower Level) Formerly in Aina Haina Shopping Center
with each Bulgogi Pokum or
Regular/Combo Plate.
This coupon offer not valid with other specials or discounts. Valid thru 04/30/2013. Limit 5 coupons per order.
Bulgogi Pokum – Marinated beef ribeye stir-fried with sweet potato noodles, round onion, carrots and green onion. Served on a bed of “Hapa-rice” (brown & white rice) and your choice of (4) vegetables, 13 varieties to choose from
FOURFREE MANDOO
Waimalu Shopping Center98-042 Kamehameha Hwy #3
Open daily 10am-9pm
Sandwich& DrinkHiSandwich& Drink
Vietnamese Fast Food,
Smoothies & Bubble Tea
Not combinable with other offers/discounts. Valid w/ coupon thru 4/25/13
487-7372Military receive 10% off w/ valid ID
10% OFFENTIRE BILL
(Rotisserie of Meats)
UNLIMITED amounts of different cuts of meats...Taste of Portugal – fi rst Saturday of every month
Taste of Brazil – third Sunday of every month
www.adegahi.com
Now Serving
BRAZILIAN RODIZIO
$29
566-5909
2 4 | D I N I N G O U T | A P R I L 2 1 - 2 7 , 2 0 1 3
Pearl Cityby Wal-Mart455-6805
Kahala Mall738-5696
(KOZO)
Moiliili 951-5696
(KOZO)
Keeaumokuby Wal-Mart946-5696
(KOZO)
Pearlridge483-6805
10% OFF
SUKEROKU PLATE
Reg. $19.50
www.kozosushihawaii.com 36 pcs. One coupon per order. Cannot be combined with other offers. Expires 5/3/13.521-1688
OPEN DAILY 10:30am-8:30pm
Special Valid Sun 4/21 thru Sat 4/27
SPICY!SPICY! 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. 4/25/13.
Brasserie SATURDAY BRUNCH
Elegant, Informal Dining
545-11151115 Bethel Street
www.brasserieduvin.com
Impress Family and Friends with Saturday Brunch at Du Vin.
New Specials Weekly.
WHERE TO DINE
Hifumi Japanese RestaurantChinese Cultural Plaza100 N. Beretania St.536-3035
IchirikiAIEA98-150 Kaonohi St.484-2222
HONOLULU510 Piikoi St.589-2299
KANEOHEKaneohe Bay Shopping Center46-047 Kamehameha Hwy.236-2299
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
JAPANESE
Romanos Macaroni GrillAla Moana CenterHookipa Terrace 356-8300
Kobe Japanese Steak House1841 Ala Moana Blvd.941-4444
Japanese Restaurant Aki1427 Makaloa St.955-8528
MamayaPearl Kai Shopping Center98-199 Kamehameha Hwy, #A-7B492-1863
Heijouen Restaurant949 Kapahulu Ave.737-5015
*Prices slightly higher at Zippy’s Kahului. Restaurant price for Garlic Miso Chicken $7.99, Kokua Pac $9.30. Offer valid from 4/1/2013 – 4/30/2013. Sorry, no substitutions. While supplies last. Must be a Hawaii resident 18 years of age or older to enter. No purchase or banking relationship necessary to enter. A purchase or banking relationship will not improve your chances of winning. Other restrictions may apply. Cannot be combined with any other promotional offers, coupons or discount cards. For complete rules and information, including how to enter for free, see stores or visit www.zippys.com.
KOKUAPAC$8.08Fast Food
25¢ from every Kokua Pac sold will be donated to HUGS.
Enter to win a share of
$ 10,000TAX RELIEF GIVEAWAY
Kahului. Restaurant price for Garlic Miso Chicken $7.99, Kokua Pac $9.30. Offer valid fromhip will not improve your chances of winning Other restrictions may apply Cannot be
Daily, 10:30am-9:30pmmaily, 10:30am-9:30pmDaily 10:30am-9:30pm
Member FDIC
ent 18 years of a
KP$Fa
25¢ from every Kokua Pac sold will
HONOLULU510 Piikoi St.
589-2299
KANEOHE46-047 Kam Hwy
236-2299
AIEA98-150 Kaonohi St.
484-2222
THREE GREAT LOCATIONS!
DAILY HAPPY HOUR
Aiea’sHappy Hour$2Draft
Beers
Monday thru Friday 4:30pm-6:30pm
HAPPY HOUR MENU
1131 Nu‘uanu Ave. 587-7877 Reservations RecommendedValidated Parking Available
restaurantepichawaii.com
startingfrom$4
F E A T U R E D B E E R S
D I N I N G O U T | A P R I L 2 1 - 2 7 , 2 0 1 3 | 2 5
Original coupon required. One coupon per table of 4. Not valid with other offers. Good at both locations. Exp. 4/30/13.
88 Piikoi St., Honolulu 96814 593-1200
2250 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu 96815 922-3366
24-HOUR CAFE JAPANESE NOODLE SHOP
All Food Menu Items
BYOB
(Excludes Drinks, Desserts, & Retail Items)
kissatencafe.com
(Mountain side, next to Shirokiya)941-6161
Sidewalk Roll Cakewhole cake a slice
$1 OFFAny Breadpurchases over $4
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” 988-4 10
Mon- m m; m-
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Mon–Fri 8am–9pm Sat–Sun 6am–9pm
COMPLIMENTARY SOUP or HOUSE SALAD, BEVERAGE & DESSERT
WITH PURCHASE OF DINE-IN LUNCH OR DINNER ENTRÉE! Original Coupon required, photocopies not accepted.
One Coupon/Entrée/Person. Exp. 4/25/13.
1130 N. NIMITZ HWY. www.neweaglecafehawaii.com
ph: 545-2233
Hours of Operation
WHERE TO DINE
Sushi Company 1111 McCully Street 947-5411
Restaurant SuntoryRoyal Hawaiian Shpg Cntr, 3rd Flr.922-5511
KOREAN678 Hawaii (Kang Ho Dong Baekejeong)1726 Kapiolani Blvd.941-6678
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
Sakura Restaurant3008 Waialae Ave259-7100
Sushi King2700 S. King St. 947-2836
Tanaka of TokyoEAST, in King’s Village 922-4233
CENTRAL, in Waikiki Shopping Plaza922-4702
WEST, in Ala Moana Cntr-Hookipa Terrace945-3443
Kozo Sushi
Yakiniku Million626 Sheridan St.596-0799
Heijouen Restaurant949 Kapahulu Ave.737-5015
Korean Hibiscus BBQKaimuki Shopping Center3221 Waialae Avenue Ste A4734-8232
801 DILLINGHAM BLVD.(next to Costco Iwilei)
Honolulu Hawaii 96817
WAIPAHU SHOPPING PLAZA94-300 Farrington Hwy., Suite F-1
Waipahu, Hawaii 96797
Offer valid on dine-in orders only. Must present coupon. Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons. Exp 4/30/13
WESTRIDGE SHOPPING CENTER • 488-4900(Next to Makino Chaya) 98-150 Kaonohi St., Aiea
Mon-Sat 10am-10pm • Sun 10am-8pm
facebook.com/phomylienhawaii
Military w/ID receive 10% OFF
April Special $4.99House Special Vietnamese Chicken Salad
2012FIRST PLACE
Let Us Help YouCelebrate!677-7744 WWW.ACATEREDEXPERIENCE.COM
We provide full service catering and event planning for your event! Call us for more information on our special graduation menus!
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)
Fresh spinach pasta tossed in our house marinarasauce and topped with baked swai fish seasonedwith a special sauce with onions, olives and capers.
TRY OUR NEW ITEMS!
GREENMONDAYS10%OFF
ALLVEGETARIAN
DISHES
Won Ton Noodles • Pasta • Risotto • Burgers • Sandwiches • Pizza • Salads • Soups
Fresh squid ink pasta tossed with calamari rings and our house marinara sauce
Spinach Linguine w/ Swai Fish $16.95
Squid Ink Linguine w/ Calamari $16.95 Expires 4/30/13
www.themandalayhawaii.com1 525-8585
FREE PARKING - Mon-Fri after 5pm & All Day Sat & SunExcluding all coupons & other discounts. Dine in only.
BRUNCHSitting at 9:30am, 11:30am & 1:30pmAdults $22.99 Seniors (60+) $18.99
Children (3 to 12) $13.99Featuring: Hong Kong Style Dim Sum, Soup & Salads,
Stir-Fried Entrées and Desserts.
DINNERSitting at 5pm and 7:30pm
Adults $28.99 Seniors (60+) $24.99 Children (3 to 12) $17.99
Featuring: Roast Pig, Peking Duck w/Bun, Prime Rib, Shrimp Cocktail, Soup and
Salads, Stir-Fried Entrées and Desserts.OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 10:30am - 8pm
Mother’s Day BuffetSunday, May 12th
2 6 | D I N I N G O U T | A P R I L 2 1 - 2 7 , 2 0 1 3
ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS WEEK
IS APRIL 21-27!Tell your hard-working staff
THANK YOU VERY MUCHwith a delicious breakfast, lunch, pau hana happy hour, or dinner at the award-winning Il Lupino. Make your reservations today
and win the prize for BEST BOSS EVER!!
ROYAL HAWAIIAN CENTER
VALIDATED PARKING
WWW.ILLUPINO.COM • 808.922.3400
SPECIAL MOTHER’S DAY4-COURSE MEALfrom $29.95per person
3447 Waialae Avenue
OPEN10am-9pm
739-0993
WholeCakes
AvailableOrder in Advance
RSVPTODAY!
LIMITED SEATING
10% OFF
All above sandwiches come with lettuce,
tomato, onion and fries
41-0931922-3333
Also available at Kenny’s Express Hawaiian BBQ
Not valid with other coupons/specials/discounts. Offer valid thru April
10% OFF
12 noon
WHERE TO DINE
Pho My Lien98-150 Kaonohi St. 488-4900
VIETNAMESESEAFOODBlue Water Shrimp & Seafood 1006 Kapahulu Ave.688-8891
SHABU SHABU
Hi Sandwich & DrinkWaimalu Shopping Center98-042 Kamehameha Hwy #3487-7372
Pho Five-0Waimalu Shopping Center98-042 Kamehameha Hwy487-5091
Mitsu-Ken2300 N. King Street848-5573
OKAZUYA Chef ChaiPacifi ca Honolulu Tower1009 Kapiolani Blvd. 585-0011
Adega Portuguese1138 Smith Street566-5909
PORTUGUESE 3660 on the Rise 3660 Waialae Ave.737-1177
PACIFIC RIM
The Ocean House RestaurantOutrigger Reef On The Beach2169 Kalia Rd. 923-2277
Violets GrillKapalama Shopping Center1210 Dillingham Blvd # 8841-8535
OKINAWAN SHOR American Seafood GrillHyatt Regency Waikiki Beach2424 Kalakaua Ave.923-1234 ext. 59
GYUTA738 Kapahulu Ave.737-2900
Call 922-6868for Reservations & Information
2284 Kalakaua Ave.at the old Waikiki III Theatres
Parking available at the Pro-Park location Seaside Ave. Pay $2 at the Restaurant.
Not valid with other offers. Please present this ad to your server.
www.atlantisseafoodsteak.com
Mother’s Day MenuSunday, May 12, 2013
Available 11am -10pm $39.95Starters – choice of two
(Oysters, Salad, Soup and more!)Main dish – choice of one
(Filet Mignon, Catch of the day, Ribeye, or Seafood Pasta)Dessert – choice of one
(Chocolate Lava Cake, Crème Brulee, or Gelato)
BRUNCH MENU11am -4pm $29.95Starters – choice of two
(Oysters, Salad, Soup, Omelettes & more!)Main dish – choice of one
(Prime Rib, NY Steak, Mahi Mahi, or Seafood Pasta)
Dessert – choice of one (Chocolate Mousse, Cheesecake, or Gelato)
KAILUA 263-8880KAIMUKI 738-8855
PEARLRIDGE EAST 487-8188WAIPIO 678-8868
WARD CENTER 591-8891www.bigcitydinerhawaii.com
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The Really Loco, Loco Moco withFresh Kalei Egg and Kim Chee Fried Rice
The BEST Loco Moco in Hawaii!
2012FIRST PLACE
449 KAPAHULU AVE., STE 101www.HeeHingHawaii.com
Celebrate Mother’s Dayat Hee Hing
Special Menu For Mom(available May 9th thru 15th)
Peking Duck, Wintermelon Tofu Chicken SoupCurry Seafood with Banana Tempura
Roasted Garlic Chicken, Ginger Scallion Maine Lobster, Braised Beef Short Ribs, Sweet and
Sour Whole Fish, Braised E Mein with Shredded Duck, Almond Float Dessert, Black Sugar Mochi$289 Table of Ten / $150 Table of Five to Six
Chinese Hawaiian Dim Sum BRUNCH BUFFETOver 25 salads and appetizers,
Carving station, Hong Kong dim sum bar;Hawaiian luau, Chinese entrees, Fresh baked
desserts and much more!$23.95 adults $22.95 seniors $11.95 keikis 3 to 12
Served from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm
Seafood Prime Rib DINNER BUFFETSlow roasted prime rib, roast suckling pig,
char siu pork tenderloin, sashimi, snow crab-legs, fresh fi sh poke, tako poke, over 25 salads and appetizers, Hawaiian luau buffet, delicious
Chinese entrees and much, much more!$27.95 adults $26.95 seniors $14.95 keikis 3 to 12
Served from 4 pm to 9 pm
GRADUATION PARTIES AT HEE HING
735-5544
• Private banquet facilities• Sit down service or buffet• Lunch or dinner
Check out our menus at HeeHingHawaii.com
KAPOLEI MARKETPLACE590 Farrington Hwy692-9880
ALL-YOU-CAN-EATSEAFOOD BUFFET
PRIVATE PARTIESavailable for
20-300 people
Call for details
Starting at $9 .95 Mon-Fri $9.95 Sat-Sun $11.95
Mon-Thurs $16.95 Fri-Sun $18.95
LUNCH:
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hen Gilbert Sakaguchiopened his firstMagoo’s pizzeria onthe famous Waikikistrip more than 40
years ago, he had no idea what successthe business would bring.
“Even for a small space, they wouldsometimes do more than 400 deliveriesin one day,” says Marshall Sakaguchi,son of the business owner.
Today, longtime and new customersalike can enjoy Magoo’s gourmet, brickoven pizza at its new food truck of thesame name.
“We decided to utilize a food truck inorder to keep overhead costs low,” saysSakaguchi. “It allows us to focus moreon maintaining high quality ingredientsand maximizing the flavor of every dish.”
Since opening last month, Magoo’s al-ready has cultivated an impressive fanbase.
“People come up all the time andcomment on how they used to orderpizza from the original location back inthe 1970s,” says Marshall. “Eating herebrings back a nostalgia that other busi-nesses can’t reproduce.”
Favorite pizzas include Magoo’s “Fa-mous Combination” Pizza (starting at$9.50), a sizzling symphony of pepper-oni, mushroom, pork sausage, bell pep-pers and black olives. For those looking
to satisfy varying tastes, Magoo’s Pot-pourri Pizza (starting at $9.50) is a tastyoption, as each quarter of the pizza of-fers different toppings.
One of Magoo’s most valuable tradesecrets is the pizzeria’s homemade sauce.
“Our pizza sauce is completely madefrom scratch and consists of almost 20different spices,” explains Marshall. “Onlymy father and uncle know the exactrecipe.”
Diners also will notice Magoo’s pizzacrusts are never too thick or paper-thin.
“We make it a point to always preparefresh dough for each day and neverfreeze it,” he says. “Because of that, thepizza crust always has the perfect thick-ness — a medium between thin andhand-tossed.”
The food truck also boasts an impres-sive array of hot and cold sandwiches.Stand-out choices include Hot Ham andMushroom Sandwich (starting at $7.95),as well as the famous Pastrami Sand-wich (starting at $7.85).
“Our ingredients are all fresh and in-dividually prepped,” Marshall says. “Evenour meat, including the pastrami, is of ahigher grade and has just the rightamount of fattiness to give it thatsmoky, rich flavor.”
In the coming weeks, Magoo’s alsowill be serving a number of comfortfood dinner options, such as the clas-sic Chicken Dinner ($9.50), a dry-rub,oven-roasted chicken with a choiceof rice or french fries, as well as a po-tato salad made with crab, olives and
red potatoes. Another popular dinneroption is Fish and Chips Dinner($9.50), which includes a rusticallyprepared white fish with homemadetartar sauce.
As a small business, Magoo’s offersadvantages that one would not nor-mally receive at a larger chain pizzeria.Customers oftentimes will see the cooksconstantly opening and closing the ovenevery two to three minutes, ensuringthat each pizza is rising and sizzling atthe ideal rate.
“This isn’t fast food,” says Marshall.“We have to pay constant attention toeverything we make if we want the qual-ity to be right.”
Magoo’s Pizza also offers deliveryservice.
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1 Sean Murphy pulls out aHot Pastrami Sandwich(starting at $7.85) from thevulcan oven.
2 Pastrami Sandwich (hotor cold, starting at $7.85)
3 Magoo's “FamousCombination” Pizza (start-ing at $9.50)
4 Hot Ham and MushroomSandwich (starting at$7.95)
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Magoo’s PizzaLegacy Continues
Magoo’s Pizza • 1006 Kapahulu Ave., Honolulu • 739-5000 • Monday–Sunday, 11 a.m. to midnight
