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Zippy’s Restaurants is onceagain taking the stress out ofthe holidays by offering itsThanksgiving Meals To GoPackages, complete with asavory Whole Roast Turkeyand all the fixings.See page 4 | Leah Friel photo

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Last I recall, it was just Halloweenand now we’re already well intoNovember — time is flying by

quicker than we know! Now, I don’tknow about you, but my taste budsseem to be changing along with the sea-sons. I find myself craving certain foodsthat I normally wouldn’t crave any othertime of the year, one of them beingsquash. Quite random, I know, yetsquash seems like the perfect ingredientchoice as of late — it’s diversity is amaz-ing. Butternut squash, for instance, is awinter squash that can be roasted,toasted and also pureed or mashed intosoups, casseroles, pies and more.Yellow summer squash is just as popu-lar, and highly regarded for its mildlysweet and watery flesh.So, this week, grab hold of your taste

buds (thank goodness we don’t have to

squish-squash our way throughthe snow) and get ready to feaston a plethora of options centeredaround this one unique holidaydelight at the following Ono, YouKnow establishments.

JJ’s Bistro & FrenchPastryAs soon as I set foot in JJ’s

Bistro & French Pastry onWaialae Avenue, I knew that Iwas in for a treat — literally.This well-known eatery has

been enticing the appetites of many withits sinfully sweet pastries, all thanks toexecutive chef and owner JJ Luangkhot.This award-winning chef blends exquisiteEuropean flavors with local flair, result-ing in impeccable dessert creations. Andwith more than 45 dessert items on themenu, ranging from the famousChocolate Pyramid to the ChocolateBanana Confit, Chocolate Lilikoi, BananaHaupia and more, you can’t help but rel-ish in the sweetest of fantasies.This week, just in time for the holi-

days, Luangkhot surprised me with acontemporary culinary work of art, per-fectly highlighting squash at its finest.Enter Squash Custard with ChocolateGanache ($5.25).“The holidays are a very special time

of year, and I wanted to try somethingunique and different,” Luangkhot says.“Squash is very similar to pumpkin, so Ithought it was a good substitute.”This monthly special, made especially

for Ono, You Know, is definitely worthtrying, as a squash pie is hard to comeby. The squash itself sits at the base ofthe pie, and it’s intermixed with thecreamiest of custard. The dessert is thenfinished off with a chocolate ganachetopping which adds an extra hint of zestto Luangkhot’s onolicious masterpiece.“There are so many ways to utilize

squash in your cooking or baking,” headds. “Squash soup is very popular, but Ithought, why not try something new?Customers also will be able to find theSquash Custard Pie at Le Cacao Bistro,just down the street.”Finally, the holidays simply aren’t the

same without a cup of eggnog! Luangkhotand I just can’t help but get into the spiritof the season a little early this year!

JJ’s Bistro & French Pastry3447 Waialae Ave.

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Max’s of ManilaLast weekend, I had the privilege of

attending the FAMES (Filipino AmericanMulti-Ethnic Society) gala at the HiltonHawaiian Village. The evening was fabu-lous, as I spent time with wonderfulfriends and helped honor talented andwell-deserving individuals in our commu-nity. Needless to say, I left with a severecraving for my favorite Filipino foods! Undoubtedly, this week was the most

opportune time to pay a visit to Max’s ofManila! Also known as Max’s Restaurant,this Philippines-based eatery takes pridein its renowned fried chicken and

Filipino dishes, and with more than 120branches in the Philippines, and otherlocations nationwide, this restaurant hasit all. I couldn’t wait to treat myself topancit, adobo, Max’s famous fried chick-en and, of course, Max’s house specialtyof Pinakbet.“Pinakbet is the Ilocanos’ contribu-

tion to Filipino cuisine, and other itemssuch as Kare-Kare originated from otherparts of the Philippines,” says ElizabethJoven, operations manager of theDillingham location.

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It’s that festive time of year again when the air is beginning to get a bit cooler and

appetites are growing eager with anticipation ofThanksgiving. This year, Zippy’s Restaurants onceagain joins hungry diners in welcoming the holiday sea-son with its elite Thanksgiving Meals To Go Packages.Zippy’s has been an essential part of Hawaii’s ohanasince 1966 when its originators Charlie Higa and hisbrother Francis opened the first McCully location, pro-viding the best in local favorites. And as Thanksgivingday fast approaches, Zippy’s dedicated team of employ-ees is working hard to put together a grand holidaymeal all its own.

With our mouths watering at the mere mention ofmoist and flavorful turkey with all the fixings, DiningOut recently joined Zippy’s marketing manager JeanineMamiya-Kalahiki at the table where she dished out allyou need to know about Zippy’s Thanksgiving Meals ToGo Packages — promising to make your Thanksgivingdinner one to remember.

DO: How and when did the idea for Zippy’sThanksgiving Meals To Go Packages come about?

Mamiya-Kalahiki: We started serving ourThanksgiving Meals To Go Packages in November 1998.Back then, we had a department at select Zippy’s loca-tions called “Zippy’s to Go.” The concept was to pro-vide convenience to families by offering foods that areprepared and ready to reheat — the convenience oftake home meals. It was designed for purchasing mealsfor small families. Then we wanted to do something forThanksgiving, and this is when we started the HalfTurkey Packages. In 2002, the Whole Turkey Packagewas added because of customers’ requests.

DO: Obviously, these packages are a hit! How manymeals does Zippy’s sell per year? What can dinersexpect this Thanksgiving?

Mamiya-Kalahiki: Yes,they’re very popular. Iwould say, we easily sellmore than 1,000 Meals ToGo Packages per year.Convenience is key withthese packages. TheWhole Turkey Package($76.95* plus tax),includes a 10 to 12 pound(cooked weight) refriger-ated Whole Roast Turkey,4 pounds Poultry Gravy, 4pounds Real MashedPotatoes, 3 poundsStuffing, 1 poundCranberry/PineappleRelish and one dozenSweet Dinner Rolls. Wealso have a Half TurkeyPackage available for

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Zippy’s kitchen manager JonathanVillanueva serves up a picture-perfectThanksgiving spread worthy enough to

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Zippy’s Restaurants is onceagain taking the stress out ofthe holidays by offering itsThanksgiving Meals To GoPackages, complete with asavory Whole Roast Turkeyand all the fixings.See page 4 | Leah Friel photo

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Where: 1765 S. King St. (and various locations)Call: 973.0877Hours: Open daily, most locations open 24 hoursWebsite: Zippys.com

Notes: To pre-order your ThanksgivingMeals To Go Package, call 973.0880. Phoneorders will be taken now through Nov. 23,and can be placed Monday through Fridayfrom 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Special hours forphone orders are Nov. 19 and 20 from 9 a.m.to 3 p.m.

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smaller families or dining parties ($39.95* plus tax),featuring a 5 to 6 pound (cooked weight) refrigerat-ed Roast Turkey, 2 pounds Poultry Gravy, 2 poundsReal Mashed Potatoes, 1 1/2 pounds Stuffing, 1/2pound Cranberry/Pineapple Relish and a half-dozenSweet Dinner Rolls. Also, when you place an orderfor a Meals To Go Package, you can add a PumpkinPie or Custard Pie to your order for $7.25* more(limit two pies per package). Keep in mind thatprices are slightly higher at our Kahului location.

DO: Of course, a perfect Thanksgiving mealwouldn’t be complete without dessert. What makesthe pies so special?

Mamiya-Kalahiki: When it comes to the pumpkinand custard pies, they are derived from a specialNapoleon’s Bakery recipe, made from scratch.These two pies are our best sellers.

DO: What an elaborate Thanksgiving meal! Whywould you recommend this to diners?

Mamiya-Kalahiki: Based on my personal experi-ence, these meals are not only simple to prepare,but they’re absolutely delicious! I would definitelyrecommend these packages to our customers. Youcan’t go wrong with a fully cooked turkey that justrequires reheating, plus all the sides! Reheatinginstructions are included with each package.Instead of spending most of your time in the kitchen,with a Meals To Go Package, you can have the entiremeal prepared in one to two hours (depending onthe package you choose).

DO: What has the response to Zippy’sThanksgiving Meals To Go Packages been like?

Mamiya-Kalahiki: The response has been great!We continue serving these packaged meals everyyear because our customers like it! We provide thisservice to customers so now they don’t have tospend longs hours slaving away in the kitchen. Weprepare the complete Thanksgiving Meal for them.

DO: What sets this meal apart from other restau-rants that also offer Thanksgiving meals?

Mamiya-Kalahiki: First of all, we use a ButterballTurkey. The stuffing, mashed potatoes,cranberry/pineapple relish and poultry gravy are allmade from scratch. Our stuffing even consists offreshly-made bread from Napoleon’s Bakery! Ourpackages are reasonably priced, and we save youtime and labor — you can whip up an entire mealwith a whole turkey in no time!

DO: How many Zippy’s employees does it take toget these meals ready to offer to the public?

Mamiya-Kalahiki: It takes hundreds of employeesto make it all work! We start putting everythingtogether a couple days before Thanksgiving eve andsend the packages to our various locations on

Thanksgiving eve and day.

DO: What is the process involved in orderingthese Thanksgiving meals? When can customerspick up their much-anticipated To Go Packages?

Mamiya-Kalahiki: Prepayment is required toplace your order, and you can order online by click-ing on the Thanksgiving Meals To Go link on ourwebsite, zippys.com (online ordering is available forOahu pick-ups only).For your convenience, you can pre-order with a

credit card (Visa, Mastercard and American Expressaccepted) by calling 973.0880. Orders will be takenby our Zippy’s Administration Office from nowthrough Nov. 23. Phone orders can be placedMonday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Also,keep in mind, special hours for phone orders will beon Nov. 19 and Nov. 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Pick-up dates for Zippy’s Meals To Go Packages

are Nov. 23 and Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24, at Zippy’sMcCully, Vineyard, Koko Marina, Kahala, Waipahu,Waiau, Wahiawa, Kapolei, Mililani, Kaneohe, Kailuaand Kahului locations.

DO: Dine-in specials also are available onThanksgiving eve and day. What can customers expect?

Mamiya-Kalahiki: For those who choose to dine-in, we are offering up a Roast Turkey Plate ($8.85*fast-food counter/$10.20* restaurant), Baked HamPlate ($7.45* fast-food counter/$8.55* restaurant),Roast Turkey/Baked Ham Combo ($9.45* fast-foodcounter/$10.85* restaurant) and finally, new thisyear, we’re also serving Misoyaki Cod ($11.95* dine-in restaurant only). Since we couldn’t getOpakapaka, we had to look at other options. Wecame across this cod and it received a favorableresponse. We really wanted to offer variety to theThanksgiving menu. These dine-in specials aregreat homestyle meals and are available Nov. 22-24from 10:30 a.m., while supplies last at Zippy’s dine-in restaurants and fast-food counters. Prices areslightly higher at Zippy’s Ala Moana, Pearlridge andKahului.

DO: Is there anything else that our readers needto know?

Mamiya-Kalahiki: Yes, as mentioned, you canadd a pumpkin or custard pie to your package foronly $7.25 more! Also, you can order extra sides —if you want more gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes,etc. you can order and pick up at the fast-foodcounter! We also are offering our Holiday Sushiplatters, which should be ordered 48 hours inadvance. For those who prefer to roast their ownturkey, we can provide all the sides! You can savetime by picking up your Thanksgiving sides fromZippy’s!

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Lung Fung’s innovative dishes setthe eatery apart from others, accord-ing to Ma.

“A lot of restaurants do really tradi-tional (dishes) but I always try to dosomething new,” he says. “I alwayschoose to ask the customer what theylike; if people like it, we most likely putit on the menu.”

This theory of operating by cus-tomer feedback, coupled with theeatery’s banquet menus, led Ma to cre-ate a special, dine-in only “openmenu,” in which customers can cus-tomize their own party menus.According to this menu, customersreceive one free choice of either a lob-ster or an order of Walnut Shrimp withthe purchase of any four entrees.

“With the holiday season coming, wewant people to choose their ownmenus for parties,” Ma says. “While wedo have set banquet menus, this menuis more open; customers can choosetheir orders.”

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pieces) and Chinese Chicken Salad ($9.95), soupoptions include Hot & Sour Soup ($10.95) andCrab Meat with Fish Maw Soup ($13.95) and casse-role choices feature dishes such as Satay Shrimpwith Long Rice Casserole ($14.95) and LambBrisket with Bean Curd Casserole ($12.95).Seafood entrees range from Jumbo Tiger Prawnswith a Special Sauce ($16.95) and Clams with BlackBean Sauce ($13.95) to a Fish Fillet with Salt andPepper ($14.95) and Clams with Wine Sauce($14.95). A variety of chicken, beef, pork, lamb andvegetable dishes also are offered, including MinuteChicken ($10.95), Crispy Chicken ($11.95), Salt &Pepper Pork Chop ($11.95), Mongolian Beef($11.95) and Choy Sum with Garlic Sauce ($10.95).This “open menu” is comprised of the most popu-lar items from the eatery’s regular menu.“I see most people order (these dishes) from

the regular menu, so the ‘special open menu’concentrates on the popular items,” Ma says.“We do a lot (of our dishes) with garlic chili; it’slike our signature ingredient. We have a PorkChop with Garlic and Chili ($12.95) and a CrispyGarlic Shrimp ($14.95). We make so many itemswith garlic chili.”While Lung Fung has always promoted its

“open menu,” Ma encourages customers to takeadvantage of the free lobster or Walnut Shrimp

deal, especially as the holiday seasonapproaches and people plan forChristmas parties. Not only does LungFung provide a variety of banquetmenus — in addition to the “openmenu” — but the eatery’s location isideal for large parties, as there isample free parking. “A lot of people choose from this

special menu because of the lobster,”Ma says. “Some people don’t want totouch the shell because it’s too messy;that’s why we keep the option for peopleto have the Walnut Shrimp instead of thelobster. A lot of places sell lobster for $10.95with the purchase of another dish, but we do it ourown way here. It’s good to have a party here (atLung Fung); you don’t have to worry about invit-ing a lot of guests (with all the open space).”For customers who opt to order from the

eatery’s regular menu, Ma recommends that youview the complete selection on Lung Fung’s web-site. The restaurant has a huge selection ofentrées, including many seafood dishes. “We are a neighborhood business trying to

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Kaew’s Thai Villa offers cus-tomers a little slice of Thailandright on Liliha Street. The

eatery serves up both classic Thaidishes and innovative creations in acasual, tranquil setting.

Owner and chef Kaew Anuttsara,who is originally from the Thailandcountryside, boasts years of experi-ence and training, and her restau-rant’s cuisine reflects that.

One of Kaew’s Thai Villa’s mostpopular dishes, and one ofAnuttsara’s personal favorites aswell, � is the Grilled Salmon Filet,Panang ($12.50). The dish fea-tures a succulent piece of grilledsalmon, bathed in a panangsauce with coconut milk and fullleaves of fresh basil that perfect-ly complement the slightlyspicy flavors.

Another popular dish is theWhole Fish (Pla Sam Rod), whichis a whole deep-fried RedSnapper with the house specialsweet and sour sauce ($25 to$30, based on size).

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The restaurant may havejust opened its doorsfive months ago, but

owner and chef Kaew Anuttsarabrings years of cooking experience and knowledgeto the kitchen. She first became interested in cook-ing while watching her father prepare meals as achild growing up in northeast Thailand. “I used tosee my dad cooking, and I wanted to cook just likemy dad,” Anuttsara says. “I loved my dad’s cooking.”As she got older, she started making meals for

her family. She then went on to study culinary artsand has trained with some of the best Thai chefs.“I love to cook for the people,” Anuttsara says. “I

love to see people happy when they eat my food.”In addition to her passion for cooking, Anuttsara also

brings her love of healthy ingredients to her dishes.“I love fresh vegetables,” Anuttsara explains. “I

don't like oil, and I don’t use MSG at all. I want myfood to be healthier.” Kaew’s Thai Villa gets much ofits produce from local farms. Anuttsara gets many freshvegetables from friends and family who work on localfarms. And, she goes to the farmer’s market daily togather fresh ingredients.Anuttsara says that one of the healthiest dishes at the

restaurant is the Tom Yum Soup that is served with chick-en or vegetables ($8), shrimp ($10) or seafood ($13.50).Tom Yum Soup features kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass,cilantro, ginger, tomato and mushroom.“I just want people to eat fresh and healthy food,” she

says. “These are simple dishes, but dishes that are freshand taste good.”

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Kaew’s Thai Villa1502 Liliha St., Honolulu535.9928

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Chinese restaurants are astaple on the Island, sowhen you’re choosing

where to go for Asian cuisine, doyou ever open yourself to some-thing new or do you resign your-self to the tried and true? The for-mer can be a gamble and the lat-ter … well, redundant. Today, my vegan lunch pal and I

opt for the thrill of the gamble.Driving along Alakea Street, I’moften drawn to the elegant exteriorof The Mandalay with its classypeach-toned marble and graniteexterior, so we decide to give it a try.The veggie items on the dim

sum menu are Vegetarian SpringRolls (3 pieces, $3.50) andVegetable Rolls (2 pieces, $3.50;lunchtime only, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.).The crispy spring rolls containshredded taro, shredded blackfungus, carrots, cabbage andbamboo shoots, and come with asweet and sour sauce — yummy,but tradi-

tional. The vege-tarian roll thatarrives in abamboo steam-er is more of asurprise. Theplump dumpling

filled with hunks oftofu, bean curd, black mushroomand baby corn is almost burstingfrom its cabbage leaf wrapping. Abite into that luscious bundlerewards the palate with an explo-sion of warm broth from thespongy tofu (we’re told it’s madefrom bean sprouts) and thenthere’s a crunch and a satisfyingchewiness as your teeth hit thecorn and the mushroom. At our request for something

vegan for the main course, ourhost, owner Linda Chan, feels thechallenge. She wants to offer usthe popular mu shu dish, butthere’s no way around the eggs.She finds a quick solution:Vegetarian Lettuce Wrap ($12.95,not on the menu, must be special-ly ordered). A plate of six roundsof iceberg lettuce and a dark plumsauce arrive accompanied by aheaping plate of somethinggrainy-looking —�it’s just a tan

heap, no beautifulflourishes or variety inshape or color. My companion andI each grab a piece oflettuce, spread on aspoonful of the deeppurple sauce, lay onsome of the mys-tery filling and arerewarded with a

zesty mouthful of nutty flavorsin assorted consistencies, fol-lowed by a delicate hint of wok-fried smokiness.“The filling is water chestnuts,

chestnuts, bamboo shoots andmushroom,” reveals Chan. “Westir-fry it with garlic and onion.”The lettuce is a lighter way than

the mu shu wrap to hold it alltogether and the plum offers adelightful tang. In the end, we had both eaten to

our content. With a toast of ourtea cups, a few sips of the jasminebrew rounded off a great meal.We’d made a gamble and withMandalay we hit the jackpot.

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Kenny’s off the chart entreesBy Alana Folen

When it comes to an establish-ment like Kenny’sRestaurant, which has been

a staple in Kalihi for the past 45 yearsand counting, it’s rare to come acrossa special dish that has yet to be sam-pled by many. Of course, the eateryhas made a name for itself with itsKenny’s Celebrated Chinese ChickenSalad ($10.79) and its Thick & JuicyPork Chops ($16.99), but there aretwo off the menu items that will haveyou drooling as well. “The Baked Chicken with

Mushroom Sauce ($14.99) andShrimp Scampi ($15.99) are two dish-es that are not listed on our regularmenu, but this week — if you requestit — we’ll be offering them as spe-cials,” says chef Ernesto Yeban.Take a break from your usual

Kenny’s favorites and sink your teeth

into a homemade meal of bakedchicken, just like mama used tomake. Kenny’s Baked Chicken withMushroom Sauce features the mosttender chicken breast, topped with arich and savory sherry wine andmushroom home-style gravy to com-plete the dish. Now, if you’re more ofa seafood aficionado, you’ll bepleased to partake in a divine orderof Shrimp Scampi. Imagine morselsof shrimp by the forkful, dripping ina succulent sauce comprised of melt-ed butter, bits of garlic, sweet papri-ka, a squeeze of lemon and a dash ofwhite wine. Who knew a simple mealcould be this extraordinary?These off the menu items also are

paired with your choice of mashedpotatoes, rice or french fries and amedley of mixed vegetables.So, now that Dining Out has

revealed two of Kenny’s Restaurant’sdelectable entrees that have usually

been kept under wraps, take yourappetites and savor the momentwhile supplies last.

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Kenny’s Restaurant Where:Kamehameha Shopping Center1620 N. School St., Honolulu

Call:841.0931

Hours:Sunday through Thursday from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday andSaturday from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

By Ali Resich

The people have spoken asthis year’s Star-Advertiser’sHawaii’s Best Awards

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Channel television series Man v.Food, hosted by Adam Richman,general manager David Bagoodmasterminded this monstrousfeast consisting of the breakfast

favorite Big Steak Omelette,quadrupled! That makes for 12eggs combined with juicy stripsof steak, hash browns, freshgreen peppers, onions, mush-rooms, tomatoes and Cheddarcheese. A side of salsa com-pletes this beefy dish. “We’d love to challenge

Adam to come in and try it,”Bagood says. “It was mostly forfun, to see how many peoplewould eat it.”To actually win the challenge,

however, individual diners mustnot only down the entire heartymeal, but also the stack of sixOriginal Buttermilk Pancakes(other types may be substituted)

that accompany the dish. If youtake the last bite within one hour,the whole spread is on the house.If can, can. If no can, just

spread theomelette love.“Come with yourfriends, order it,look at it, and ifit’s too big, justshare it witheveryone,” sug-gests ownerSarah Espino. Themajor munch is agreat family-styledish for an afford-able group dinner. If you can han-

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Hot pot pupusMillion restaurant,

a Korean dininginstitution for 25

years, may not soundlike the place for pupus.Yakiniku, sure, but quickbites of goodness toshare with friends? Sure.After all, what isYakiniku other than self-prepared pupus?The appetizers begin

as soon as you order.Each meal comes with ameal-in-itself collectionof sides like potatosalad, seaweed salad,kim chee raw crab, cut-tlefish and beansprouts. If this isn’tenough pupus for you,the menu runs the gamutfrom the familiar to the exot-ic. The crispy Fried Man Doo($5), Cold Tofu ($5), KimChee Pancakes ($15), andthe Fish Jun (a pan-fried egg-battered Mahimahi for $12)are easily recognizable aschopstick-friendly starterdishes and quite tasty. Buthow many places offerFrozen Sliced Raw Beef ($12)and Steamed Sliced Pig Feet($17)? Don't worry, youdon’t need to be AndrewZimmern to enjoy these tra-ditional and tasty treats. The Rice Cake with Spicy

Sauce ($12) is a big-platedish just right for sharing.But be careful, it is spicy.And I mean SPICY! Themochi-style rice bathing inGo Chu Jang (a traditionalchili paste sauce) is tenderand bursting with flavor. DidI mention it was HOT?

Another self-creatingpupu option is the HotStone Pots, which run from$9 to $13. Million offers ninevarieties of this popular ricedish, and I can tell you fromexperience, these things aregood. The combination ofmeat — you can chose fromchicken, short ribs, spicyshrimp or beef — vegeta-bles, egg and rice results ina moist and fun-to-eat dishthat is perfect for centertable sharing. The best part,of course, is the crispy riceon the bottom of the bowlthat adds a nice texturalchange to the otherwise softbowl of goodness.Remember, pupus don’t

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Sushi meccaHinone Mizunone has been a growing

favorite in Hawaii for nearly four years,and much of the reason is because of

its dedication to serving home-style Japanesecomfort food.“Home-style cooking to me is about having

good times with friends and family in a com-fortable place,” says operations managerEiki Tamaki.Some of Hinone Mizunone’s popular com-

fort foods include Chicken “Ama-kara Age”($11), which consists of crispy fried chickenseasoned with grated daikon and topped witha sweet ginger sauce. The restaurant also isknown for its Sizzling Hamburger Steak whichconsists of ground beef and pork, touchedwith a demi-glaze sauce. What should benoted however are the new sushi additions tothe menu which include Spicy Tuna Roll($7.25), Salmon Roll ($7.50) and CaliforniaRoll ($6.25).“This is local style sushi. We do specialize

in home-style cooking, but we started to do alittle sushi here, and local people love sushi,”says Tamaki. “The sushi is really starting toget popular, and people are starting to knowthat we offer it.”What helps Hinone Mizunone’s sushi dishes

stand out is its trademark rice.“We’re known for our rice. We cook it in an

old-fashioned pot, in the old-fashioned style.We have a rice warmer, but no rice cooker, sowe actually have to time it and let it cook onhigh heat and then low heat, and let it sit andsettle. Hawaii is a rice culture just like Japan,and that is the reason why we started to cook

our rice like this,” addsTamaki, who also pointsout that as of Nov. 20,Hinone Mizunone will beopen daily for bothlunch and dinner.“We’re not like some

Japanese restaurantsthat close in betweenlunch and dinner, welike to stay open for ourguests.”

(left to right) Spicy Tuna Roll($7.25), Salmon Roll ($7.50) and California Roll ($6.25)

Nathalie Walker photo

Hinone Mizunone Where:1345 S. King St., Honolulu

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Pinakbet ($8.95) is a splendid servingof mixed vegetables of yellow squash,bitter melon, eggplant, ong choy andokra sauteed in shrimp paste with tenderpieces of pork and/or shrimp — similarto a stew.“We sell 20 to 25 servings a day,”

Joven says of this dish which basicallyequates to a Filipino fiesta in yourmouth. “It's very healthy and it's madefresh every day!”Vegetarians also will be happy to know

that Pinakbet can be served with onlyvegetables. And when it’s squash thatyou’re after, not only does it providevibrant color to the dish, but its soft andsmooth texture is one to behold, espe-cially when accompanied by a piping hotscoop of rice. I’m hooked on Max’sPinakbet, and a heaping portion of yellowsquash is a must.

And if your Thanksgiving plans arestill up in the air, why not take part inMax’s Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet from10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thanksgiving day? Andwhile Pinakbet is unfortunately not onthe menu then, you can be thankful forthe many other delicious items avail-able, including Roasted Turkey withStuffing, Max’s Fried Chicken, Sweet &Spicy Fish Fillet, Filipino BBQ pork onskewers and more.It’s as if I’m in the heart of the

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Jade Dynasty SeafoodRestaurantJade Dynasty, famed for its Hong Kong-

style Chinese cuisine, is wowing dinerswith its Steamed Whole WintermelonSoup. Located in Ala Moana Center’sHookipa Terrace, this 8,250-square-footupscale restaurant always takes it to thenext level with its sparkling chandeliersand top-notch family-style dishes.“Our Wintermelon Soup is impressive,”

says manager Gary Lam, referring to the20 pound squash that had been hollowedout and converted into a gigantic soupbowl. “The soup is priced at $88 and canfeed 10 to 12 people.”You’ll have to see it to believe it, and

once a drop of soup hits your lips, you’llalready be looking forward to a secondhelping. The soup base is made out of aclear chicken broth with a hint ofChinese wine, then Jade Dynasty’s mar-

velous chefs add a symphony of flavorfuldelicacies to the soup, including driedscallops, shrimp, crab meat, black mush-rooms, pork, chicken, Virginia ham, win-termelon and crunchy vegetables, suchas choy sum.“Wintermelon is a type of squash, and

it’s very tender,” Lam says. “Once wecarve all the meat out of the wintermel-on, we steam it for three to four hoursuntil it’s ready to go.” Indeed, it’s the perfect appetizer for any

party! Want to treat your out-of-townguests to something extravagant? Orderthis interestingly unique dish that is sure toimpress everyone from commoners to roy-alty alike. Jade Dynasty never disappoints!

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the Historic Wing beside the Grand Staircase,bin1901 is named after the commonly usedBottle Identification Number system used tolocate bottles of wine in large cellars, and the“First Lady of Waikiki’s” (which the MoanaSurfrider is often referred to as) inauguralyear, 1901. Offering an extensive collection ofmore than 100 varieties of wine by the glassincluding rare selections of private reservesand limited releases, bin1901 launches aredefined wine and dine experience.

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www.staradvertiser.com

SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE

Buy onedinner entree,

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

Expires 11/22/11.

SUNDAY . . . . . . . Melveen LeedMONDAY . . . . . . . Jerry Santos & HulaTUESDAY . . . . . . . Robert Cazimero & HulaFRIDAY . . . . . . . . Robert Cazimero & HulaSATURDAY. . . . . . Danny CouchBROTHERS CAZIMERO

Every Wednesday

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

RAIATEA HELMThur. Nov. 17

Meals incl. tossed salad, pupu platter w/spring rolls, chicken wings, salt& pepper shrimp, Chinese mochi rice, gyoza, dinner rolls & dessert

Thanksgiving Complete Meals to Go!

A complete Dinner for 6…from $229.95Order now to avoid disappointment

Call Kiana or Annie at 597-8880www.panyagroup.com Mon -Fri 10am -5pm

LAST CALL,

ONLY A FEWLEFT

HOLIDAY PACKAGES TO-GO!available at our Kam Shopping Center location

HOLIDAY PRIME RIBHALF(9 LBS. RAW WEIGHT BEFORE COOKING)1 QT. AU JUS & 8 OZ. HORSERADISH

HOLIDAY HAM 5 LBS PRE-SLICED HAM WITH PINEAPPLE RAISIN SAUCE.$5599

+TAX

WHOLE(18 LBS. RAW WEIGHTBEFORE COOKING)2 QT. AU JUS & 16 OZ. HORSERADISH

TURKEY12–14 LBS TURKEY, 1 QT.

STUFFING & 1 QT. GRAVY ONLY$135+tax

COMPLETE TURKEY PACKAGE

12–14 LBS TURKEY, 1 QT. STUFFING,2 QTS. GRAVY, 2 QTS. MASHED

POTATO, PUMPKIN OR APPLE PIE$165+TAX

841-0931 Call for Ala Carte options

SPECIAL TURKEY PLATES$12.99

INCLUDES:TURKEY, STUFFING, GRAVY AND MASHED POTATOES

AVAILABLE AT:KAMEHAMEHA SHOPPING CENTER

841-0931

KENNY’S HAWN BBQ AT ROYAL HAWAIIAN SHOPPING CENTER

922-3333

$19999+TAX

$39999+TAX Serving Lunch & Dinner • Take-out Available

14 LOCATIONS:Aina Haina 373-4033Kapahulu 735-7700Waiau 485-0227Kaneohe 247-9595Ala Moana 942-9102Waikele 678-3180

StadiumMarketplace488-9202Ewa Town Center683-1003Ward Center 591-5600Kapolei 674-4227

Kukui Grove808-632-2450Maui Mall808-873-7776Lahaina808-661-0333Kona 808-327-6776

By Ali Resich

Chai’s Island Bistro, locatedwithin Aloha TowerMarketplace, offers innovative

Pacific Rim cuisine made with thefreshest of local ingrediants drawn

from both land and sea. The con-temporary yet comfortable settingprovides the perfect atmosphere todine and enjoy the restaurant’s liveentertainment nightly. One such evening you cannotmiss is Raiatea Helm andFriends’ Sea of Love Concert($65.95 per person) set for thisThursday (Nov. 17). Diners willbe soothed by music from the“new traditionalist” and twiceGrammy-nominated Hawaiianmusician, whose long-awaitedsolo album, Sea of Love, puts afresh spin on “Hawaiian Club”music of the 1950s and ’60s.Customers can nibble on

appetizers such as RoastedButternut Squash and LobsterBisque shooter during a meet-and-greet with the stars from6 to 7 p.m. Then, in anticipa-tion of the main event (showstarts at 8 p.m.), a feast ofSmoked Duck Breast &

Kataifi Jumbo Black Tiger PrawnSalad and Mongolian Style LambChops with Brandy Demiglace —just to name a few — awaits. Call 585.0011 for reservations and

take advantage of the free valetparking to experience this once-in-a-lifetime concert.

Chai’s harmonizes

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mele mealsand

Chai’s Island Bistro Where:Aloha Tower Marketplace1 Aloha Tower Drive, Honolulu

Call:585.0011

Website:ChaisIslandBistro.com

Hours:Wednesday-Friday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (lunch),dinner from 4 p.m.

Raiatea Helm

Photo courtesy ofChai’s Island Bistro

per person (4 people min)

• Chicken Salad w/ Oriental Dressing• 4 Types of Dim Sum (BBQ Pork Bun, Nori Spring Roll, Pork Hash, SeafoodDumpling)

• Beef & Broccoli • Kalua Short Ribs• Stir-Fried Assorted Vegetable• Seafood Fried Noodle• DESSERT- Mango Pudding

• Duck Salad w/ Oriental Dressing• Shrimp & Scallop Wrapped in Bacon• Live Dungeness Crab - Country Style• Honey Glazed Walnut Shrimp• Roasted Peking Duck• Sautéed Seasonal Vegetable• Chef So’s House Fried Rice• DESSERT- Mango Pudding

DINNER $24.95per person (10 people min)

LUNCH $10.95

Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa • Street Level • 2424 Kalakaua Ave., Ewa Tower • 971-1818www.seafoodvillagehawaii.com • Ask About Our Kama‘Aina Special Discount * $3 Self Park Validation

SPECIALS NOT VALID ON HOLIDAYS. ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIREDSPECIALS NOT VALID ON HOLIDAYS. ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

WHERE TO DINE

Symbol KeyBreakfast

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Catering

Atlantis Seafood & Steak2284 Kalakaua Avenue922-6868

4 Kings Kitchen2671 S. King St.951-5464

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 Marketplace988-4310

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

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

Eggs n’ Things343 Saratoga Road923-EGGS (3447)

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

Teddy’s Bigger BurgerWaikiki • 926-3444Kailua • 262-0820Hawaii Kai • 394-9100Aiea • 486-2167University • 949-0050Maui • 661-9111

Hooters of HonoluluAloha Tower Marketplace1 Aloha Tower Drive #110524-4668

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Don’t forget to Pre-Order your Desserts for your Holiday Parties NOW!Pies starting at $18.95 • 3-8” Cakes for $60. Reg. $90 Save $30Gift Certificates Available

Serving Steak, Seafood, Pizza, Pasta & Pastry

4 Course MealsChoice of Soup of the Day or Salads,

or Choice of AppetizersChoice of Entrees • Dessert of the Day

Now TakingReservationsat Both Locations!Private RoomsAvailable

Open daily 11a–9p for Lunch, Dinner & Afternoon Tea • 3441 Waialae Ave • 626-5368 | JJ Bistro • 3447 Waialae Ave • 739-0993 • wwwlecacobistro.com

WHERE TO DINE

CATERERS

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

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

Anytime CafeMarket City Shopping Center2919 Kapiolani Blvd735-3888

CAFE

CHINESE

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

Canton Seafood Restaurant923 Keeaumoku St.955-3388

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

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

Camellia Buffet930 McCully St.951-0511/0611

BUFFET

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

Makittii2380 Kuhio Ave.923-2260

Makino ChayaWestridge Mall 486-5100

8-10 lb. Whole Roasted TurkeyPoultry Gravy Mashed Potatoes

Stuffing Cranberry Relish Dinner Rolls Pumpkin Pie from Napoleon’s Bakery

Reheating instructions for fixings included.

Pick up on Thanksgiving Day Nov. 24th, 8:30am - 2:00pm at the Hawaii Okinawa Center parking lot, 94-587 Ukee St.

Call 677-7744 to order!

Roast Turkey Feast - $89.95

BRUNCH MENU 9:00am - 2:00pmDINNER MENU 4:00pm - 9:30pmSALAD BARRoasted Butternut Squash Soup / Asian Chicken Salad / Tofu Watercress Salad / Cranberry RelishAhi Inamona / Shoyu Ahi Poke / Sesame Tako Poke / Korean Style Mussel Poke Fresh IslandSashimi / Oysters on the 1/2 Shell / Shrimp Cocktail-(Dinner Only)

ACTION STATIONRoasted Prime Rib of Beef with Homemade Au Jus and Horseradish sauce Omelet Station-Madeto Order and Belgium Waffle Station-(Brunch Only) Sushi Hand-Roll Station featuring Spicy Tuna and California Rolls-(Dinner Only)

HOT ENTREESRoast Turkey with Pan Gravy Stuffing / Pit Ham with Guava Glaze Steamed Alaskan Snow CrabLegs / Shrimp and Vegetable tempuraEggs Florentine, Breakfast Meats and Boneless Kalbi –(Brunch Only) Furikaki Sesame Chicken,Seafood Newburg and Steamed Whole Red Snapper “Molokai Style” Braised Shortribs withsautéed mushrooms and caramelized onions / Garlic Mashed Potatoes

DESSERT LINEWhite Chocolate Pumpkin Bread Pudding / Ice Cream with Hot Fudge & Toppings / SpecialtyCakes and Pies from JJ’s Pastries

THANKSGIVING DAY BRUNCH & DINNER BUFFETThursday, November 24, 2011Call 948-8356 For Reservations

Breakfast:Mon-Fri 6:30am-10:00am

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

BIRTHDAY SPECIALFREE BIRTHDAY MEAL FOR ANY AGEWith Family and GroupLUNCH & DINNER 20% OFFMust have minimum party of 4. One Birthday coupon per party of 4. Coupon valid on actual birthday, ID required. Not combinablewith other discounts. Discounts off regular adult price.No online or photo-copied coupons. Must purchase beverage.Expires 11/20/11

*Excluding Happy Buffet

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

$2/2 hr. only parking Miramar at Waikiki • Parking Validation Dinner time only.*Menu and pricessubject to change.

1 Coupon per group. Must have valid ID. Not Combinable withother discounts. Discounts off regular adult price. No online orphoto-copied coupons. Must purchase beverage.Expires 11/20/11

KAMA‘AINA SPECIAL!20% OFFLUNCH & DINNER

*Excluding Happy Buffet

Not combinable with other discounts. 65 or older w/Coupon & ID.No online or photo-copied coupons. One coupon per person.Discounts off regular adult price. Must purchase beverage.Expires 11/20/11

SENIOR SPECIAL30% OFF Lunch50% OFF Dinner*Excluding Happy Buffet

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ThanksgivingSpecial

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

941- 6161

PumpkinCheesecake

PumpkinTarte

Maple Garden/Yen King909 Isenberg St.941-6641

WHERE TO DINE

FAMILY DINING

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

Waimalu Chop SueyWaimalu Shopping Center98-020 Kam Hwy.488-1616

On On at McCully1110 McCully St.946-8833

ON ONat McCully

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

Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square524-1628

Mandalay (The)1055 Alakea St.525-8585

Hee Hing Restaurant 449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

Little Villlage Noodle House1113 Smith St.545-3008

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

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

new

Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant5724 Kalanianaole Hwy.377-5566

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Ave.738-8666

Golden Palace SeafoodRestaurant111 N. King St.521-8268

Golden Duck - Kahala4230 Waialae Ave., Kahala737-7188

Best

Greek Food

in Town!(Limit 1 per customer. Not combinable with other offers. Equal or lesser value.) Exp. 11/30/11.

396-8441 Koko Marina Shopping Center

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

Taste our NEWPiada Meal

$20

Fresco Apple SaladChicken Parmesan and

Roasted Veggie Pesto Piada+

Prices slightly higher at Kahului. Vic Pac offer valid thru 11/30/11. Other restrictions may apply. Prices slightly higher at Kahului. Some restrictions may apply.

50¢ from each Vic Pac sold will be donated to the Shane

Victorino Foundation.

Or Order by Phone 973-0880 M-F 8am-5pmSPECIAL PHONE HOURS: Nov. 19 (Sat.) & Nov. 20 (Sun.) 9am-3pm

Poke on the Pier | $17.95Snow crab, avocado and cucumber roll topped with

fresh ahi sashimi, fried local ogo and kukui sauce.

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

Dine-in or Carry-out Available

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

Join us for LUNCH & DINNER | Plenty of FREE Parking

Uncle’s

Sushi

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Thursday t

hru Sunday

1055 Alakea St. • 525-8585Free Parking Mon- Fri after 5pm & All Day Sat & Sun

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

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

THANKSGIVING DAY Thursday, November 24, 2011

DIM SUM BRUNCH BUFFETSitting at 10:30am & 12:30pm

$20.99 Adults$17.99 Senior 60+

$13.99 Children 3-12Featuring Hong Kong Style

Dim Sum, Soups, Salads, Stir Fried Entrees & Desserts

DINNER BUFFETSitting at 5:00pm & 7:00pm

$23.99 Adults$19.99 Senior 60+

$15.99 Children 3-12Featuring Turkey w/Chinese Stuffing,

Ham, Yams & Cranberry Sauce, Peking Duck w/Bun, Shrimp Cocktail,

and much more!

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is Oahu’s Answer to Your AppetiteCall Sandi Sakaguchi

to advertise | 342-8802

808-529-4700 • staradvertiser.com

Mesclun of ‘Nalo Greens Fresh Oysters on the Half Shell

Assorted PokeSelection of Salads

Salmon with Blue Crab & ChivesChicken Parmesan, Marinara Sauce

Roast Turkey, Natural GravyOyster & Applewood Bacon Dressing

Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Carving: Prime Rib of Beef Dessert Favorites

$45.25 adults$18.00 children 3-10 years old

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

www.3660.com

Thursday, November 243:30 - 7:00 pm

Thanksgiving Buffet

923 KEEAUMOKU ST.955-3388

Deep Fried Flounder(Whole) with Seasoning Herbs

$8.99 (Reg. $15.99)With purchase of an entrée. Not to be combined with any other offer or special. Limited Time.

GRAND OPENING SPECIAL

Best Cantonese Cuisine

OPEN DAILY:10am — midnight

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

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

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

BIG CITY DINERWaipio 678-8868 Kailua 263-8880Kaimuki 738-8855 Pearlridge East 487-8188Ward Center 591-8891

WHERE TO DINEKit N Kitchen1010 University Avenue942-7622

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

Newtown Drive Inn98-330 Kaahele St.487-3363

Shiro’s Saimin HavenWaimalu 98-020 Kam Hwy. 488-8824Waipahu 94-256 Waipahu Depot St. 676-2088Ewa Beach Shp. Ctr. 91-919 Fort Weaver Rd.689-0999

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

JJ Bistro & French Pastry3447 Waialae Ave.739-0993

Restaurant Epic 1131 Nuuanu Ave.587-7877

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

Rainbow Drive Inn3308 Kanaina Ave.737-0177

Le Cacao Bistro3441 Waialae Ave.626-5368

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

Dim Sum Set15%OFF

Entire Menu • Dine-in Only(Does not apply to Early Bird Specials)

Mon-Fri OnlyCoupon Required

One Coupon Per PartySome Restrictions Apply

Exp: 11/20/11

1502 Liliha St. | Open daily 11am-3pm, 5-9pm | 535-9928

Pad Thai

$7.00

9CHOICES!

FREE Parking in the back of restaurant after 6pm or Bus Stop near Library

$8.00

LUNCH SPECIAL

DINNERSPECIAL

A Light & Spicy Thai Kick!

Ocean front dining Valet parking available

COMPLIMENTARY UNCLEMOKI’S LAVA FLOW DESSERT

WITH THE PURCHASE OF2 DINNER ENTREES

Must present coupon. Not valid with any other discounts or specials. Exp 11/18/11.

OUTRIGGER REEF HOTEL • 2169 KALIA RD. • 923–2277

November 24, 2011Autumn Harvest Gourmet Buffet (Reservations Recommended)11:00am – 5:00pm

Koko Cafe Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet4:30pm – 8:00pm

Bibas Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner5:00pm – 10:00pm

For complete eligibility visit www.halekoa.com

For Reservations & InformationVisit www.halekoa.com or call 955-9676

BYOB

• 14 broths • 6 meats • 100 different ingredients

Grand Opening SpecialFree Appetizer & Dessert

with purchase of broth(s) & Shabu ingredients | Must present coupon | Exp: 11/17/11

Grand Opening Special

2700 S. King St. (near 7-11 at King St./University) M-Th 4pm-12am | F-Sun 4pm-1am

951-7878

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Early BirdSpecial Only

Sauteed Mahi withLobster Sauce

Steak & ShrimpChicken Alfredo Pasta

Call 922-6868for Reservations & Information

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

Lunch 11am - 4pmDinner 5pm - 10pm

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

www.atlantisseafoodsteak.com

$12.95

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

ThanksgivingTurkey w/Ham

$1350

The AmericanN.Y. Steak

$1625

Seafood Continental

$1450

Thursday, November 24, 2011

11A.M. till MidnightComplete Dinners Served

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Dinner include: All-You-Can-EatSalad Bar, Corn on the Cob, PumpkinPie & more!

BREAKFAST SPECIALEggs Benedict Royal

$995

HanakiShabu Shabu

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

MANOA MARKETPLACE (Tons of FREE Parking) 988-1551

SHRIMP TEMPURA WITH YOUR ORDER

Not to be combined with any otherSpecial or Promotion offer.

PLEASE BRING THIS AD. Expires 11/30/11

WHERE TO DINE

GREEK

The Fat Greek3040 Waialae Ave. 734-0404Ala Moana Makai Market 949-2120

Greek MarinaKoko Marina Shopping Center7192 Kalanianaole Hwy.396-8441

Top of WaikikiWaikiki Business Plaza2270 Kalakaua Ave. 923-3877

Stage Restaurant1250 Kapiolani Blvd.237-5429

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

Hy’s Steak House2440 Kuhio Ave.922-5555

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

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

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

FINE DINING

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

FILIPINOFat Greek Waikiki1831 Ala Moana Blvd941-3444

Wailana Coffee House1860 Ala Moana Blvd.955-1764

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

Zippy’sCall the one nearest you

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

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

ThanksgivingFestive Food Creations

Only Available Nov. 24-27, 2011

$23.95 per person

Pan-Fried Rib Eye Steak with Peppercorn Sauce OR

Lightly Breaded Turkey Breast sautéed withMushroom Marsala Demi Glaze Sauce

Both Served with Fried Dumpling Salad, Cream of Pumpkin Soup, Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing,Vegetables and a Chef’s selection of Dessert.

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

*DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALL BEVERAGES WITH

THIS AD. EXP. 11/30/11.

KOREAN CUISINE• LUNCH $15.95 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM• DINNER $23.95 2:30 PM -10 PM

KAL BI, SIRLOIN, CHICKEN,SASHIMI, SPICY PORK

$1 OFFAny Breadpurchases over $4

Must present coupon • exp. 11/17/11

DAILY BREAD SPECIALSTUESDAY Rustic Kalamata Olive Bread

WEDNESDAY Sundried Tomato Cheesebread

THURSDAY Foccacia Derecco

FRIDAY Walnut Raisin

SATURDAY Hamakua Farms Mushroom Bread

SUNDAY Buckwheat Fig

“All Natural no added chemicals”

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

| 808.356.8300| 808.443.5515

2065 S. Beretania St.Honolulu HI 96826

PH: (808)946-7466 | M-Sat: 5pm-12am

FREE Appetizer(up to $10 in value)

Must present coupon. Expires 12/11/11.

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@IHOP_Hawaii

Ala Moana (Free Parking)

Not valid with any other specials,promos, coupons, or discounts Expires November 30

• ALA MOANA BLVD. (Waikiki) • KUHIO AVE (Waikiki) • PEARL CITY • KANEOHE • HILO

WHERE TO DINE

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

Kobe Japanese Steak House1841 Ala Moana Blvd.941-4444

Hinone Mizunone1345 South King St.942-4848

Hifumi Japanese RestaurantChinese Cultural Plaza536-3035

JAPANESE

Z PizzaWard Centre Auahi St. Shops596-0066Kailua 151 Hekili St.230-8400

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

IchirikiAiea 98-150 Kaonohi St.484-2222

Honolulu 510 Piikoi St.589-2299Paesano Restorante

Waimalu Plaza (across Safeway)98-1277 Kaahumanu St. #119485-8883Manoa Marketplace2752 Woodland Dr.988-5923

ITALIANBella Mia ItalianRestaurant & Pizzeria1137 11th Ave. 737-19372222 S. Beretania St. 941-4400

Curry KingWard Warehouse1050 Ala Moana Blvd. #1400591-8855

Romanos Macaroni GrillAla Moana CenterHookipa Terrace356-8300

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

3579 Waialae Avenue737-8820

Not to be combined with other specialoffers. Beverages excluded.

Expires 11/25/11

Also Available Curry & SteakMonday-Sunday 10:30am-2:30pm, 5pm–10pm

High Qualityat Affordable Prices!

SHRIMPTEMPURA

LUNCH SPECIAL$8.95

SUSHI BAR SPECIAL

15% OFFWITH COUPON

SUSHI BAR SPECIAL

15% OFFWITH COUPON

Best “Japanese Style”Shabu Shabu in Hawaii

w/coupon. Exp. 11/17/11

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

Take Advantage of our LunchSpecials & Stamp Card

Lunch Specials starting from $7.99Served Daily

10am-3pm10% off senior (65 or older)on tuesdays & thursdays*restrictions may apply.

www.choisgarden.com7 days open! (808) 596-7555

1303 Rycroft street • Honolulu • HI 96814

YAKINIKUMILLION

Mountain Goat Soup Spicy Buckwheat Noodle

Since 1989626 SHERIDAN ST. (behind Walmart) 596-0799

SUN-THUR 11AM-MIDNIGHT/ FRI-SAT 11AM-2AM

Try a combomeal with ourfamous Kalbi!

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 11/25/11

2850 Paa St. (near Airport and 99 Ranch Market) 833-3728

524-4668Aloha Tower Drive, Suite 110, Honolulu

Dine in only. One offer perparty per visit & notvalid with any otherdiscount. Mustpresent coupon.Expires 11/17/11. �

2nd entrée of equal or lesser value.

WAIMALU98-020 Kam Hwy.488-8824

WAIPAHU94-256 Waipahu Depot St.

676-2088

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

689-0999www.shirossaimin.com

Dear Hearts,If you’re aliveGive with some enthusiasmBe glad to be aliveBe pleasantBe caring.It’s a wonderful worldGive with loveMake it a loveable world.

Saimin Havenly Yours,

Shiro “Manuela Boy” Matsuo

“House of Gau Gee”Waimalu Shopping Center

98-020 Kam Hwy • 488-1616

Continuing the tradition...

FREELive Maine Lobsterwith orders of $50 or more!Dine-in only. Offer good with ad thru 1/31/12.

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Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square by Times Supermarket

524-1628

Excludes Set Menus; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, Char Siu& other specials. 5%, 10% and lobster special not tobe combined with any other offer/discounts/specials.Expires 11/30/11. Must present coupon.

Credit Card Sale Only(With Coupon)

Hong Kong Dim Sum & Regular Menu Items

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

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

10%OFF

Celebrating 10 Years!

Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)

5% OFF

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Avenue738-8666

Excludes 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 11/30/11. Must present coupon.

Lobster $999

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

Lobster $999

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

Maple Garden /Yen King909 Isenberg Street • 941-6641

www.MapleGardenHawaii.com

Smoked Turkey, CrabLegs, BBQ Spareribs

& more

Lunch 11am-2pmKids $9.50 (Ages 5–12)

Adults $16.95

Dinner 5-8:30 pmKids $12 (Ages 5–12)

Adults $20.95

Reservations Recommended*Free parking available at First Hawaiian Bank

THANKSGIVINGDAY BUFFET

THANKSGIVINGDAY BUFFET

Catering & Truck

Smoked Turkey w/ homemade gravy $60

Smoked Ham $tbdSmoked Pork $45

smoked ribsw/ kimos bbq sauce $28

smoked prime ribw/ homemade

horseradish cream, kimo’s bbq sauce & aus jus $110

email:joesmokesmeats@gmail.com

Phone: (808) 779-9770pick up at sushi king

Thanksgiving day&

Christmas eve

WHERE TO DINE

Choi’s Garden

1303 Rycroft St., Honolulu. HI596-7555

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

Central, in Waikiki Shopping Plaza,922-4702

West in Ala Moana Cntr-Hookipa Terrace945-3443

KOREAN

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

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

(Next to Kahala Mall)4614 Kilauea Ave.732-9229

MEXICAN

Sushi King2700 S. King St.947-2836

Sushi Ichiban3579 Waialae Ave.737-8820

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

Yakiniku Million626 Sheridan St.596-0799

Sushi Company 1111 McCully Street947-5411

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

Makino Chaya98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

2710 South King St.www.fukuyadeli.com

Deli Hours: Wed-Sun 6am-2pmAfter hours catering available

946-2073

Perfect for Office Partiesor Family Get-Togethers

HolidayCatering

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

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

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

947-1133

Coupon must be present. Not valid during Happy Hour.10% OFF Purchases of

$25 or moreExp 11/17/11

at the Colony Surf

Please comeshare ournightly sunsets...

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

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

Expires 11/30/11

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

CALL FOR BANQUETS, RECEPTIONS & PARTIES 728-3463

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Ham Har Chicken Wings - $ 6.95

TRY OUR NEW ITEMS

Look Fun w/Beef stew & Tendon - $9.95 Pan-fried Seafood & Chive Bun - $4.50 Fried Fresh Fish Balls - $3.50

8000 sq. �. restaurant •32 �. long stage •7 private rooms •Free sound & projec on video system •Free parking • Open 10:30 am - 10:00 pm

WE’RE OPENThanksgiving Day

Christmas DayNew Year’s Day

Moiliili . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .951-5696 (KOZO)Kahala Mall . . . . . . . .738-5696 (KOZO)Pearlridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .483-6805Pearl City by Wal-Mart . .455-6805

WWW.KOZOSUSHIHAWAII.NET

Open Thanksgiving DayCall In Your Orders Today!

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WHERE TO DINE

Pho My Lien98-150 Kaonohi St.488-4900

Jin Din Rou1491 S. King St.947-1133

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

THAI

TAIWANESE

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

Kaew’s Thai Villa1502 Liliha Street535-9928

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

3660 on the Rise 3660 Waialae Ave.737-1177

PACIFIC RIMSHABU SHABU

SEAFOODUncle’s Fish MarketWaterfront at Pier 38275-0063

Hanaki RestaurantManoa Marketplace2756 Woodlawn Drive988-1551

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

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

OKAZUYA

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

Includes: Rice, Miso Soup, Tsukemono or Green Salad, Tofu Gyoza and Tea

$9.95

SENIOR SPECIAL62 YRS and Older

Shrimp Tempura,Vegetable Tempura

and Butterfish

NOVEMBER SPECIAL9oz Seabass Filetsteamed with ginger, green onion, shitake mushroom and soy sauce orWAFU style, sake, garlic, soy sauce,

and ground onion

Includes: Rice, Miso Soup, Tea, Tsukemono

$9.95

Pianist Terry Tom Performs on Thursdays449 KAPAHULU AVE., STE 101

735-5544

Thanksgiving Buffets “An Island Tradition”Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011

TURKEY, DIM SUM, LUAU BRUNCH BUFFETRoast turkey, roast pig, dim sum, salads, pokes,appetizers, Hawaiian luau, Chinese entrees,

delicious Desserts and much more!$22.95 adults $21.95 seniors

$11.50 kids 5 to12Served from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm

TURKEY, PRIME RIB, SEAFOOD DINNER BUFFETRoast turkey, slow roast prime rib, crab legs,sashimi, Hawaiian luau, Chinese entrees,

international salads, pokes, seafood station, fresh clams, pepper saltshrimp, delicious desserts and more!$27.95 adults $26.95 seniors

$13.95 kids 5 to12Served from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm

TURKEY TO GO PACKAGE10lb - 12 lb carved or whole turkey, whole

cranberry sauce, lup cheong chestnutstuffing, giblet gravy, gon lau chow mein

noodles, yang chow fried rice, garlic broccoli& baby corn, crisp kau chee appetizer, fresh

baked pumpkin pie$109* for 8 to 10 people

Pick up Wed., Nov. 23 or Thurs., Nov. 24. Limitedquantities. Preorder and prepayment required.

Carving not included.

Try Our Marinated Fried Chicken!“Marinated in a Light TeriSauce then Deep Fried.

Very Tasty!”

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

www.SekiyasRestaurant.com

2746 Kaimuki Ave

732-1656ACROSS KAIMUKI H.S.

SEKIYA’S RESTAURANT& DELICATESSEN

Serving Hawaii for 75 Years!

www.samchoyhawaii.com

Make your reservations for our

Like us on Facebook forSpecial Deals & Offers

580 Nimitz Hwy.545-7979

Saturday Brunch Buffet9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

ARRAY of SALADS: Chinese Chicken Salad,

Lomilomi Salmon, Pasta Salad and more

HOT ITEMS: Sam’s Fried Rice, Portuguese Sausage,Bacon, Corned Beef Hash, French Toast,Waffles, Kalua Pig, Chef’s Special Chickenof the Day and Catch of the Day and more

OMELET and DESSERT STATION

Thanksgiving Day Buffet Thanksgiving Day Buffet

Show your appreciation to family, friends, clients bypurchasing them a Sam Choy’s BLC gift card.

Brunch - 8:30am to 2:00pm & Dinner - 4pm to 8:30pm

Saturday Brunch Buffet

FREE $20 Gift Certificatefor every $100 in Gift Certificate purchased thru Dec 22nd.

Gift Certificates are valid from Jan 1 - Mar 31, 2012.

9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.$19.75 adults • $10.75 for kids 5-12 years

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

www.thefatgreek.netWaialae - 734-0404

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

Open Daily 11am-10pm

Waikiki - 941-34441831 Ala Moana Blvd.

(Between Ilikai & Kobe)Open Daily 11am-10pm

Ala Moana - 949-2120Ala Moana Food Court

Mall Hours

Waialae OnlyBYOB

no corkage fee

Free Validated parking at Waikiki Marina

More November items available!

Pumpkin Chiffon PiePumpkin Pie

with Equal Sweetener

PUMPKIN Price slightly higher at Ala Moana and Pearlridge.

RESTAURANT& 19TH PUKA

98-761 Oihana Place, Aiea • 486-3500 • www.igesrestaurant.com

LIVE Music by Guitarist/Vocalist Jon Basebase (5:30pm-8:30pm)

Thursday, November 24, 2011

FEATURING: ROAST TURKEY, FARMER JOHN HAM, SEAFOODCASSEROLE, SHOYU PORK, PRIME RIB CARVING

STATION, SALADS & DESSERTS & MORE!Adults Seniors (60+) Kids (5-11)

Call early for Reservations$27 $20 $14

AIEA98-150 Kaonohi St.

484-2222

HONOLULU510 Piikoi St.

589-2299

TWO GREAT LOCATIONS!

25% OFF for SENIORS - 55 and older5-6pm Monday thru Friday

Max 4 people discount.Not to be combined with any other offers or promotions.

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“I don’t put MSG in my cooking,”says manager and chef Shane Young.“The thing about curry is you have tomake it fresh. We make ours freshevery day.”

When it comes to Curry King’suniqueness, Young states he strives topresent his customers with classy dish-es at lower prices.

“It’s my business to bring classierfood down to a lower price so people cantaste it,” he explains.

Although theeatery’s name is“Curry King,” itssignature dish isthe Paitan Ramen($6.25). For anyof the eatery’sramen dishes,customers canchoose either amiso base or pai-tan (white soup)base, but thePaitan Ramenremains the mostpopular.

“‘Paitan’ means ‘white soup;’ it’s a pork-based soup that simmers until it turns a natu-ral white,” Young says. “There’s no artificialcoloring, and no artificial flavor is added.”

Curry King’s Paitan Ramen contributes tothe restaurant’s uniqueness, Young states.

“In the Japanese culture, the soup base isthe most important ingredient of the ramen,”he explains. “That (the soup base) makes aramen unique. In Hawaii, everybody likesshoyu ramen, but this (the Paitan Ramen) issomething different and it’s healthy. (Here atCurry King), people can eat healthy.”

Promoting healthy eating is part of Young’svision for the restaurant, as many of thecurry entrées are served with a tossed greensalad, pickled vegetables and rice.

“Our business features dishes that arefresh and healthy,” he says. “With the curryplates, I include a salad so people can eatsomething light. They have a meal, but theyalso have a salad, so it’s not an oily addition.”

Curry dishes popular among customersinclude the Chicken Katsu Curry Rice($7.55) and the Salmon Katsu Curry Rice($7.55). The Sautéed Garlic Butter Salmon($7.25) is another one of the eatery’s spe-cialties.

“We bread our katsu dishes right on thespot, right after the customers order it,”Young says. “We bread it right away so itdoesn’t get soggy. People taste the differ-ence; it’s crispier if we bread it (immedi-ately).”

While the menu at Curry King includes

a variety of ramen — Shrimp Tempura Ramen($7.88) and Mabo Tofu Ramen ($6.88) — aswell as Curry Rice dishes, Curry Ramen dish-es, specialties like Pork Yakisoba ($6.55) anddonburi entrees, Young is always looking fornew dishes to add to his menu.

“If I were to go to a restaurant, I would lookfor new things, so that’s my same vision — Iwant to put more items on the menu so peo-ple have a variety of new and different things(to choose from),” he says.

In addition to expanding its menu, CurryKing strives to draw customers with its rea-sonable prices. Currently, the eatery is fea-turing a Curry & Ramen Combo Set, in whichcustomers receive a mini ramen, four piecesof gyoza and their choice of a mini curryplate. The choices for the mini curry plateinclude the Mini Croquette Curry, MiniShabu Shabu Beef Curry and the Mini SpamKatsu Curry.

“You get ramen, gyoza and curry for only$9.55, so that’s pretty reasonable,” Young says.

For just $5 more — $14.55 plus tax — cus-tomers can opt for a regular curry plate, aregular paitan or miso ramen and six piecesof gyoza.

Healthy dishes infusedwith fresh flavorsreign at Curry King,located in the food

court at Ward Warehouse. Theeatery, which opened Sept. 1,has wasted no time attractingcrowds of locals and touristswith its Japanese cuisinededicated to using naturalingredients.

Making a Fresh Start at

STORY BY KELLI SHIROMA PHOTOS BY LAWRENCE TABUDLO

1 Chicken Katsu Curry Rice ($7.55)2 Manager and chef Shane Young with SauteedGarlic Butter Salmon ($7.25) and the ChickenKatsu Curry Rice ($7.55)3 Paitan Ramen ($6.25)4 Six piece Gyoza ($3.88)5 Sauteed Garlic Butter Salmon ($7.25)

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Curry King

Curry King

Ward Warehouse

1050 Ala Moana Blvd., #1400,

Honolulu

Phone: 591.8855

Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m.

- 9 p.m.,

Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.