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Happy Mother’s Day to all you hardworking mamacitas! For taking onthe hardest and most rewarding

job on the planet, this day is all yours. Sokick up your feet, relax and enjoy beingpampered for all it’s worth. Honestly, youdeserve nothing but the best.To fully enjoy this day, forget about

counting calories and give yourself the gift ofpure indulgence at these delectable “Ono,You Know” establishments.

Patisserie La Palme D’orTreat that special lady in your life with

a gift from the heart. Patisserie La PalmeD’or presents you with delectable cre-ations that are both simply delicious andundoubtedly beautiful. Having beentrained in Osaka, Japan, head pastry chef

Akiko Kimura isexpertly skilled atsatisfying Mom’s ulti-mate sweet tooth.Forget flowers —cakes from La PalmeD’or are on the wishlist of every motherthis year.For starters,

have Mom sink herteeth into the light and flavorfulFramboise Fromage ($26), a cake withlayers of smooth and creamy cheese-cake atop a layer of sweet vanillasponge and hazelnut/almond crust.This mouth-watering treat is thenadorned with house-made raspberryjam.For those green tea lovers, La Macha is

an absolute must for Mom! For $30, imag-ine layers of both green tea and choco-late mousse complemented by a savoryalmond sponge cake. I promise, Momwon’t be disappointed!

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Fendu BoulangerieWhile a journey to France is probably

considered a trip of a lifetime for momswith a sweet tooth, save yourself bothtime and money, and step into FenduBoulangerie located in the heart ofManoa Valley. Awaken your senses withthe sight of exquisite pastries and scentof fresh French bread directly from theoven. Chef and owner Niel Koep puts his

heart and soul into all of his petit mas-terpieces, including his traditional finan-ciers with a unique twist.“These financiers represent bars of

gold,” says Koep, “and every motherdeserves to be treated like gold onMother’s Day.”With four types of financiers to select

from, you’re bound to find something tosatisfy your palate, whether you’re achocoholic or a classic fruit lover.Koep’s Chocolate Financier ($3.75)

presents patrons with bittersweetchunks of chocolate and hazelnut, while

the Fuji Apple Financier ($3.75) show-cases fresh caramelized apples — bothtopped with a dash of powdered sugar.

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The aroma of flautas andsavory carne asada permeatethe air while the sounds and

beats of festive music keep pace withcustomers filing in and out. At Serg’sMexican Kitchen, there are alwaysmaravilloso scents, sights andsounds — thanks to owner and chefSergio Arellano, who has createdquite a stir among locals since firstbringing a taste of Mexico to theIslands in 2009.

Indeed, the comida is always flavorful andthe service ever-so-friendly at Serg’s.

Dining Out caught up with Arellano on arecent afternoon and discovered the vibrantculture of Mexico City is alive and well at therestaurant’s two locations in Manoa Valley andWaimanalo.

DO: What is the story behind Serg’s MexicanKitchen?

Arellano: We offer very authentic Mexicanfood, very fresh. Authenticity is absolutelykey here. I was born in Los Angeles and grewup in Mexico City with my family. I was alwaysin the kitchen with my parents and grandpar-ents, who were always cooking up Mexicanfood. That’s all we cooked.

DO: As the executive chef here at Serg’sMexican Kitchen, you offer quite a variety ofexquisite dishes to customers. Share with ussome of your specialties.

Arellano: We have our famous Flautas($9.25), which features a 12-inch flour tortilla,rolled and lightly fried. It’s then stuffed withyour choice of shredded beef, chicken, porkcarnitas, al pastor, or a vegetarian option.Finally, it’s topped with sour cream, avocadosalsa and queso fresco (Mexican cheese). TheEnchiladas ($8.95) also are a popular choice,with three rolled corn tortillas stuffed withyour choice of meat, shrimp (additional $1) ormade vegetarian style. Then we top it off withyour choice of green or red sauce. Most of ourdishes are served with rice and beans.

DO: Most menu options, such as the PorkCarnitas ($10.25), are derived from personalfamily recipes. Tell us more about this dish.

Arellano: This family recipe is a tenderpork shoulder, slow roasted with specialingredients. It’s also served with rice, beansand pico de gallo. Everything’s delicious hereand super fresh.

DO: The restaurant offers takeout and cater-

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Serg’s Mexican Kichenspices things up for

clients with an authentic, south-of-the-border menu

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ing options, and you said Serg’sMexican Kitchen is known for itsauthentic Mexican dishes. Whatmakes your cuisine authentic?

Arellano: Authentic ingredients!I don’t use anything from a can —all my salsas are made fresh and,of course, credit is due toGrandma’s recipes. I’ve been inthe business for about 15 years, soI’ve also created some of theserecipes myself. In addition to ourspecialties, we also have lots ofappetizers and salads like Serg’sNachos ($7.45) and Ceviche Salad($10.25); tacos and burritos, suchas Mexico City Style Tacos ($2.75each) and Fish Tacos ($3.25 each),to name a few. Taco Tuesdays areset from 4 p.m. to closing everyTuesday — Fish Tacos are only $2and all other tacos are $1.50.

DO: What makes Mexican food

so desirable among kamaaina?Arellano: I believe it’s the

spices and most definitely the fla-vor. There’s a whole variety of fla-vors found in Mexican cooking,including herbs, oregano, cilantroand more. To me, Mexican foodhas a very special flavor, veryfresh with that extra zest.

DO: Your Manoa restaurantseems to take customers toMexico City without them havingto leave home. Would you agree?

Arellano: Yes. The outdoor seat-ing here is reminiscent of thebackyard of my house. People canbring their drink of choice, as it’sBYOB. In fact, you could say thatthis is Mexico right here (laughs).The Waimanalo location hasindoor seating, but you’ll find thesame freshness and quality offood.

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1 Green Enchiladas ($8.95)

2 Pork Carnitas ($10.25)

3 Pork Carnitas ($10.25),Green Enchiladas ($8.95),Flautas ($9.25) and RedEnchiladas ($8.95)

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Saying ‘oui’ to JJ’salluring appetizers

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JJPraseuth Luangkhot makes it a pri-ority to serve all his favorite mealsat his Waialae Avenue eatery, JJ

Bistro & French Pastry. He insists that hisconfidence in and resulting pride from thepopular menu derived from Laotian andFrench tastes and presentation tech-niques, come from the eatery’s 13-plusyears of serving quality confectionsgleaned from fresh ingredients.“We began adding items one at a time,

little by little,” Luangkhot says. “It’s a pret-ty good sign that you can see your marketis expanding and accepts you. From pizzato pasta to a la carte (items), we just keptadding on and it went crazy!”The talented owner and chef has

expanded his restaurant to include moresquare footage while also supplying hotelsand other restaurants with his populardesserts and pastries. One can clearly seethe passion in JJ’s eyes as he talks aboutsome of his most popular dishes, includ-ing the Baked Lobster Avocado ($7.95).The dish, which JJ insists is the most pop-ular off the appetizer menu (he calls it the“No. 1 hit”), features rich lobster meatwith the chef’s special sauce covered withmozzarella cheese atop pieces of JJ’sfreshly baked French bread.

“It’s the dish that keeps us expandingevery year,” says the owner with a smile. The restauranteur also suggests the

Laotian Rock ‘N Roll ($7.95), traditionalsummer rolls with fresh lemongrass chick-en and a light curry served with a sweet dip-ping sauce. The Escargot ($7.95) offers aunique take on the classic French dish asthe snails are surrounded by baby corn,zucchini, red bell peppers and covered in arich and creamy garlic sauce and, of course,a hearty piece of French bread, which is per-fect for soaking up any leftover sauce.The appetizer menu alone serves as a

prime example why so many customerssay “oui oui” to JJ.

JJ’s Bistro & French PastryWhere: 3447 Waialae Ave., Honolulu.

Hours: Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 9a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Sunday noon to 8 p.m.

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Max’s irresistible Filipino Fiesta“Sixty-five years of sarap to

the bones” is the sloganthat defines Max’s of

Manila, known for its famous friedchicken and other sarap (deli-cious) Filipino dishes. Considereda culinary landmark in thePhilippines, Max’s has been feed-ing hungry diners for decades, andonce you set foot in one of itsisland locations (along DillinghamBoulevard or at Waipahu ShoppingPlaza), you’ll see, or rather taste,for yourself the utterly irresistiblegoodness that forces customers tocome back for more.For instance, a couple of Max’s

fresh favorites areFish Filet in BlackBeans and SizzlingTofu. Priced at$11.50, the fish filetfeatures a lightlybreaded basa filetgarnished with redpeppers, springonions and gingerstrips — all dousedin a flavorful blackbean sauce. And for areasonable price of$7.95, diners canenjoy a refreshingentree of Sizzling Tofu

with choppedonions, red andgreen bell pep-pers, glazed withMax’s specialsauce. This high-ly requested dishis served on a hotsizzling plate,topped with a hint of chili togive an extra kick to yourtaste buds.A house specialty that’s

simply delicious is Max’sPinakbet ($8.95). This popu-lar menu option presents din-ers with a tantalizing selec-tion of mixed vegetables,including pumpkin, stringbeans and bitter melon,sauteed with tender pork andshrimp, and a house-madeshrimp paste to boot.Without a doubt, Max’s of

Manila definitely knows howto cook it up Filipino-style!

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3 Sizzling Tofu ($7.95) featureschopped onions, red and greenbell peppers, and more servedwith Max’s special sauce.

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‘Not your ordinary

plate lunch place’

Rarely does the con-venience and ease ofpicking up a plate

lunch go hand in hand withfresh, quality ingredientsand innovative dishes.

But at Kahai Street Kitchen, preparinggourmet quality food and serving it with thespeed and portability of a plate lunch isright up the restaurant’s alley. Owner NaoIwata can often be found in the kitchen help-ing prepare meals at the restaurant — whichis nestled at the corner of Kahai and Kalihistreets — while also keeping track of thedaily operation.“It’s not your ordinary plate lunch place,”

remarks employee Ryan Leong as a customerlooks at the extensive menu in awe. “The goalwas to be different from everyone else.”While the day-to-day lunch service is

important to Iwata and his staff, the owner’sgoal is to continue expanding his cateringbusiness. “We would like to do lots morecatering, so people can call and ask abouteverything from weddings to corporateevents,” Iwata says. “We’re capable of serv-ing up to 1,000 people, and the biggest eventwe’ve done is 1,200 people.”Iwata counts on the help of executive chef

and soon-to-be part owner David Yamamotofor help with everything — from adding toand altering the menu to coordinating and tai-loring catering opportunities. Iwata finds thathis clientele represents a wide range ofOahu’s diverse population, and they all haveone thing in common: They enjoy whatYamamoto calls Kahai Street Kitchen’s “par-

adise comfort food.”“I find that I have a lot of business owners,

executives, lawyers, dentists and doctors,and downtown office (workers) come downto pick up lunch,” Iwata says. The Kalihibusiness, which launched in 2006 as a cater-ing-only kitchen and has since expandedsteadily, is located minutes away from aswath of industrial businesses including theHonolulu Harbor piers, and serves as a con-venient spot to get great food at a reason-able price — no matter what you do for a liv-ing. “Basically what I try to do is offer items to

fit their budgets, and cater to the customer,”Iwata says. “David is the brains behind allthe food. He’s the creative side.”For those looking for typical plate lunch

staples such as Loco Moco ($7.75), GarlicChicken ($7.95) and Hamburger Steak($8.75), Kahai Street Kitchen has you cov-ered. Its regular menu also features an arrayof sandwiches including the hearty Kahai St.Hamburger ($7.50) and the Hot PastramiSandwich ($6.50). Additionally, the eateryalso features a vast array of constantlyrotating daily specials dreamed up byYamamoto. Some of the culinary creationsinclude: the Maui Potato Chip Crusted MahiMahi ($8.75); Seafood Pasta ($8.95) com-plete with fresh shrimp, scallops, fish andmussels tossed with linguine in a white winecream sauce; Crab Cake Benedict ($9.50)that incorporates scrumptious crab and alobster cream sauce with the traditionalbreakfast favorite; and a Pipikaula andWatercress Salad ($8.25) that merges thedistinctive salty flavor of the meat with ahomemade sweet Maui onion dressing atopa bed of fresh greens.1

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Kahai Street KitchenHours: Tuesday through Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Friday, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Where: 237 Kalihi St., Honolulu.Call: 845.0320, fax orders for 10 people or more to 842.4273Notes: Catering packages are available for a wide range of events — from weddings to corporate parties. Call for more information and customized menu options.

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On a recent visit by Dining Out, Kahai StreetKitchen offered a pair of unique seafood spe-cials both with their own mixture of flavorand texture. The Bubu Arare CrustedOpakapaka ($10.95) featured fresh fish coatedin a layer of tiny arare balls, which create adistinctive crunch and seasoning combina-tion when enjoyed. The Ahi Mousse Roll andNori Wrapped Soft Shell Crab Katsu ($8.95)also put a new twist on the sea fare, and cameserved with yuzu aioli and ponzu dippingsauces.

Talk about a catch of the day!

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1Crab Cake Benedict ($9.50) 2 Pipikaula and Watercress Salad ($8.25) 3 Ahi Mousse Roll and Nori Wrapped Soft Shell Crab Katsu ($8.95) 4 Kahai Street Kitchen is conveniently locatedon the corner of Kahai and Kalihi streets. 5 Bubu Arare Crusted Opakapaka ($10.95) 6 Chef David Yamamoto putting on a show while sauteing scallops and shrimps 7 Kahai creationsi

or delicious, authenticVietnamese cuisine at rea-sonable prices, one doesnot have to look furtherthan Pho My Lien, according

to Walter James, a close friend andbusiness partner with the restau-rant’s owners, Tommy Dang and hiswife, Lien Bui. “We give a good-quality meal, a

good-tasting meal and a meal that isbountiful at a very reasonableprice,” summarizes James.Tommy and Lien, who have

owned Pho My Lien for the pastdecade, came up with the restau-rant’s name as a combination oftheir names and “pho,” aVietnamese beef noodle soup oftenconsidered a staple of theVietnamese diet.

“It’s ‘Pho,’ ‘My’ and ‘Lien,’” Jamesexplains. “‘My’ is for Tommy, but inVietnamese, his name was My Dang,and his wife’s name is Lien (pro-nounced ‘Lin’).”Pho My Lien was originally locat-

ed on Ala Moana Boulevard inWaikiki, but moved to WestridgeShopping Center across the streetfrom Pearlridge last year.

“We opened up (there) in mid-November, so we’ve been there alittle over six months,” Jamesaffirms. Pho — pronounced “fa” in

Vietnamese but often read as “fo”in America — is one of the eatery’ssignature dishes. For $7.95, cus-tomers can place large orders ofpho, which comes with an assort-ment of vegetables as well as up tofive choices of meat, includingbeef balls and beef tripe. Whenasked what makes Pho My Liendistinct from other Vietnameserestaurants, James is quick to

answer.“The pho … the taste,” he says,

immediately. “Lien is a very goodcook.” In addition to pho, the Crispy

Spring Rolls, Summer Rolls andGreen Papaya Salad are menufavorites. The Spring Rolls includeingredients such as chicken, shrimpand long rice, while the SummerRolls feature bean sprouts, chopped

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1 Owner Tommy Dang with the Pho Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup

2 Green Papaya Salad featuring shredded green papayaand shrimp, mixed with mint leaves, peanuts and

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cucumbers and a choice ofmeat. The Green Papaya Saladis a combination of mint leaves,shrimp, shredded green papayaand a peanut and house specialsalad dressing.“The Spring Rolls are only

four for $7.50 and the SummerRolls are two for $4.95,” James

says. “You get all the vegetablesthat go along with it (the rolls),plus all the sauces. Because weran a special on the GreenPapaya Salad, that has becomevery popular also.”Pho My Lien promotes differ-

ent specials every month; theMay special is Won Ton Soup.For the entire month, cus-

tomers can enjoy this shrimpand dumpling soup for $4.95instead of the original $7.50.Besides the ongoing monthlyspecials, Pho My Lien advo-cates its reasonable pricesthrough “Pho-to-Go Tuesdays,”which is a recent innovation. “Our slowest days are

Tuesdays; that’s why we like todo our ‘Pho-to-Go’ (special),”James explains. “Our regularbowl of Pho ($7.95) is only $5.95for takeout. We just started it

(‘Pho-to-Go’) abouttwo months ago;we’re getting a niceresponse on that.” While Pho My

Lien has notaltered its menuimmensely duringthe past decade,Shabu Shabu —Japanese-stylehot pot, with veg-etables and meatcooked at eachtable in a simmer-ing broth then

dipped into various sauces —will be added in the near future,according to James.“We have electrical plugs into

all the tables now and we havethe pots; we’re looking to startthat either late summer or earlyfall,” he confirms. While the restaurant’s

monthly specials may changeand new dishes may be addedto the menu, the missionbehind Pho My Lien remainsthe same. “We are giving you good

portions of food at reasonableprices,” he emphasizes. “It’s(Pho My Lien) family-style eat-ing, a family-style atmosphere… it’s a great restaurant builtby two hardworking people.”

3 Summer Rolls ($4.95) with rice vermicelli, mintleaves, bean sprouts and your choice of meat wrappedin rice paper amd served with a special peanut sauceor fish sauce.4 Crispy Spring Rolls ($7.50) are filled with pork,chicken, and shrimp, along with shredded carrot, longrice, and mushroom. Spring rolls are served with let-tuce, mint, rice noodles and a special sauce.5 Won Ton Soup ($4.95)6 Pho Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup (regular, $6.95;large, $7.95), served with your choice of meat, herbs,mint leaves, bean sprouts, chili pepper, wedges oflemon and sauce.

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Mother & Brother. Incomparable Brother Noland returnsto our Sunday spotlight this month. That means thistalented musician-composer will entertain moms on

Mother’s Day, May 8, playing 6 to 9 pm. What a treat that isfor the lady in your life. As Brother puts it in a tribute to his

mom Emma Ako, “Spending quality time with her nowbrings cherished moments.”

Join us at our idyllic island-style setting for a delicious meal andthe music of the “Hawaiian Man” appearing May 8, 15, 22, 29…

Always a Sell-Out. Make reservations for the next AlohaFriday Luncheon Show on May 20, 11:30 am. Ono

Hawaiian lunch buffet always gets rave reviews. Specialmusical guests include Female Vocalist of the Year Mailani

and group Hiikua. $25 per person includes tax, tip, anddiscount valet parking…

--Susan Sunderland

Hana HouBROTHER

NOLAND

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

• Wine Spectator Award-Winning Wine List

• Live Entertainment• Valet Parking

Proper Attire Required

Reservations Recommended2440 Kuhio Ave.

922 5555www.hyshawaii.com

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Upscale American Bistro Plate Lunch

OPEN: Mon-Sat 11am-9pm2671A S. King St.

951-KING (5464)Parking: turn into driveway between Kokua Market & 4 Kings

CHEF KAPO’SFAMOUS MOCHIKO

CHICKEN

eat this

When that time comes for plan-ning the menu for your nextparty and you’re in search of

something quick and simple — yetundoubtedly delicious — look no fur-ther than Kozo Sushi Hawaii, a desireddestination for take-out sushi. This well-known sushi franchise got

its start in 1976 in Osaka, Japan, before

laying down roots in Hawaii. Kozo Sushilocations can be found throughout Oahu— including at Kahala Mall andPearlridge Shopping Center, and inKeeaumoku and Moiliili.Credit is due to Kozo’s top-notch

sushi makers, who are behind themagic, hand-crafting an array of freshsushi rolls all made to order. The DragonMaki, for one, is regarded as one of the

most-requested rolls by cus-tomers and features eight piecesof shrimp tempura maki pairedwith fresh lettuce and seasonedwith a sweet teriyaki sauce. It’sthen topped with fresh ahi, masa-go, green onions and sesameseeds, drizzled with an extra bitof teriyaki and spicy sauce to giveit an added kick.Priced at only $6.99, the Dragon

Maki is a rock n’ roll sensation forall palates, and offers the perfectcombination of sweet and spicy.

Kozo Sushi fires it upwith sweet Dragon rolls

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1 Kozo cashierMaricel Cadiz presentsa tray of Dragon Maki.

2 Dragon Maki ($6.99)

Sugar and spice, andeverything nice iseasy to come by at

Larry’s Bakery onLawehana Street in SaltLake. Known for its deli-cious baked goods andpastries, including cakes,cupcakes, cinnamon breadand cookies, Larry’sBakery provides loyalpatrons with nothing butthe finest in treats.

Iris Yafuso serves as vicepresident of this family-runbusiness and treats everycustomer like family, wel-coming them with a warmsmile and a cheerful hello.

Dining Out recently paida visit to Larry’s Bakery,where we met customer

Mie Shoji, who was lured inby the tempting aromas offreshly baked breads andcinnamon rolls.

Mie Shoji: “I’m picking upsomething for my officefriends and decided on theWhite Chantilly Cake($7.25). I usually purchasetheir products wholesale,but it’s nice that they have alocation here as well. Theyhave really ono pastries,and I always purchasethings from them during theholidays.”

5:00 – 10:00 pm Tuesday – SaturdayRainbow Tower Hilton Hawaiian Village®

Validated Valet and Self-Parking AvailableEvening and aloha attire. Dress shorts acceptable. No t-shirts, casual, swim shorts, tank

tops or slippers. Information subject to change without notice.

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Larry’s Bakerywhat we’re eating at...

Larry’sBakeryWhere:4369 Lawehana St. #3

Call:422.0059

Hours:Monday throughFriday, 6 a.m. to 1p.m.

580 Nimitz Hwy.545-7979

Complimentary GraduationCake with parties of 35 or more!

Reservations required.

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH BUFFET

$29.95 Adults $16.95 Kids (5 –12)8:30 am to 2 pm

MOTHER’S DAY DINNER BUFFET

Steamed Crab Legs, Carved Prime Rib, Macadamia Nut Chicken, Fresh Island Mahimahi, Seafood Newburg,

Red Wine Braised Shortribs, Poke Station, Salads, Chocolate Fountain, Ice Cream

Sundaes & Much More.$32.95 Adults $18.95 Kids (5–12)

4 pm to 8:30 pm

AT SAM CHOY’S

Mother’s Day Sunday May 8!

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

Roast Prime Ribof Beef

$1695

Scallops & Shrimps

$1395

Chicken Marsalaon Pasta

$1295

Sunday, May 8, 201111A.M. till Midnight

Complete Dinners IncludeSalad Bar, Strawberry Short

Cake, and more!

Eggs BenedictRoyal $995

$29.95 per person(4 people min)

$16.95per person(4 people min)

Chicken Salad Minced Beef Cilantro Soup

Chive Dumpling • Pork Hash • BBQ Pork Bun Nori Spring Roll • General Tso’s Chicken

Kalua Short Ribs Beef Broccoli Fried Noodle

Steam RiceDessert-Mango Pudding

Lunch DinnerOcean Wrap

Mixed Seafood Soup • Tea Smoked Kahuku Shrimp • Kalua Short RibsOpakapaka Filets with Thai Sauce

Stir Fry Seasonal Vegetable Minute Chicken • Fried Noodle

Steam RiceDessert-Mango Pudding

Specials not valid on Holidays. Advance Reservations required, please call 971-1818. $3 self park validation only. • Ask about our Kama‘aina DiscountHyatt Regency Resort & Spa - Street Level •2424 Kalakaua Ave., #102 • SeafoodvillageHyatt.com

One ofAmerica’s

Top 10 ChineseRestaurants

Celebrate Mother’s Day at

Make It An IHOP DayALA MOANA BLVD. (Waikiki) • KUHIO AVE(Waikiki) • PEARL CITY • KANEOHE • HILO

Ala Moana (Free Parking)

@IHOP_Hawaii

Customer Mie Shoji with LanceYafuso, president of Larry’sBakery.

Leah Friel photo

on the menu

Dishes that’ll delight...Head chef De Hui Liang works hard to create

new dishes on a regular basis, most recently hav-ing showcased a delicious entree of Eggplant andShrimp, along with Sweet Chili Vegetarian Chicken.A customer favorite such as the Salt and PepperPork Chop dish continues to be a staple on themenu.

�Eggplant and Shrimp ($12.95)A special creation by head chef De Hui Liang,

this dish features a Szechuan eggplant with tastymorsels of shrimp sauteed to perfection in a sweetand sour garlic sauce.

�Salt and Pepper Pork Chop ($10.95)Fried pork chops seasoned with salt and pepper,

and garnished with dices of garlic, green onion anda dash of chili pepper.“Our Salt and Pepper Pork Chop stands out

because our chef uses a special recipe, resulting inthe most tender of pork chops,” says ownerYinnee Chiu.

�Sweet Chili Vegetarian Chicken ($10.95)A vegetarian chicken dish stir-fried with onions

and zucchini, and covered in a sweet chili sauce.“Most people will be surprisedwith our vegetarian chickenbecause the texture and tasteis similar to chicken, Chiusays. “But we actually use‘monk chicken’ made fromwheat gluten. Vegetarians

love it.”

Mini Garden Orient &Vegetarian Cuisine is youranswer when it comes to

Chinese cuisine at its best. OwnerYinnee Chiu opened this culinaryhot spot in Mapunapuna back in1998 and added another locationto the lineup on South BeretaniaStreet in 2005.

With more than 250 items on themenu, along with selections dedi-cated especially to vegetarians,Mini Garden caters to everyone. “We offer a mixture of Chinese

foods, we have a lot of localfavorites as well as Hong Kong-style favorites,” Chiu says. “Wehave a lot of repeat customers who

are very loyal to us, and peoplecan even request no MSG.”Mini Garden also is promoting a

special deal where patrons receive20 percent off all take-out orders(excluding the vegetarian menu)and 10 percent off all dine-inorders (excluding party menus andshabu shabu).

Mini GardenOrient &VegetarianCuisineWhere:2065 S. Beretania St. and1151 Mapunapuna St.

Call:946.3828 and 833.3828

Hours:Open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. (South BeretaniaStreet), 10 a.m. to 8:30p.m. (Mapunapuna St.)

Mini Garden flourisheswith expanding menu

1 Sweet Chili Vegetarian Chicken($10.95)2 Salt and PepperPork Chop ($10.95)3 Eggplant andShrimp ($12.95)4 Chef De HuiLiang and ownerYinnee Chiu

Leah Friel photos

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1 Vegetable Tempura ($13) 2 Hinone Mizunone operations manager Eiki Tamaki holdingVegetable Tempura ($13). Nathalie Walker photos

You can’t always get whatyou want, but if youtry sometimes …

Although it’s really avery simple concept, theword vegetarian can beconfusing, and for some,downright scary. So ifyou choose not to eatmeat, you may have to be abit persistent and make your-self clear when inquiring if thereare any meatless dishes on a restau-rant’s menu.For instance, when we contacted Hinone

Mizunone, at first operations manager Eiki Tamakiproclaimed that therestaurant doesn’t haveany vegetarian disheson the menu. But whenquestioned a bit, herealized that they domake crisp, lightVegetable Tempura,which includes pump-kin, eggplant, shiitakemushrooms and stringbeans. Combined withmiso soup, two sidedishes, tsukemono andrice ($13 for lunch), itmakes a completely

delicious and satisfying meal. Or, just order it a lacarte for $9.If you’re really hungry, or just want to share a

plate with a friend or partner, try the two-coursecombo meal. For just $16.95 you can order the veg-etable tempura plus an additional entree with allthe sides, including the rice, which Tamaki saysthe restaurant cooks the old-fashioned way. “We cook it in an ogama, an old-fashioned pot,

not a rice cooker,” he says. “We’re known for ourrice.”So next time you’re in the mood for Japanese

food, don’t be shy — head on over to HinoneMizunone and let your tastes be known. You just might find you’ll get what you need.

Contact Terri Hefner at diningout@staradvertiser.com

VO veg’noutwith

Terri Hefner

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HinoneMizunoneWhere:1345 S. King St.

Call:942.4848

Hours:Open Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-2p.m.

Best

Greek Food

in Town!(Limit 1 per customer. Not combinable with other offers. Equal or lesser value.) Exp. 5/31/11.

396-8441 Koko Marina Shopping Center

Open Daily 11am-10pm2 0 6 5 S . B e r e t a n i a S t r e e t • 9 4 6 - 3 8 2 8

at Beretaniaat Beretaniaat Beretaniaat Beretaniaat Beretaniaat Beretania

Under New Management20%OFF

Not to be combined with any other offer.

Take OutOrders

FREE DESSERTwith any purchase; Dine in only.FREE DESSERTwith any purchase; Dine in only.

The freshest twiston dining.

We’re featuring a special 4 course prix fixe menu every Thursday pairing our perfectly dry-aged steaks and the freshest ingredients from local farmers for an evening of unforgettable dining. May we show you to your table?

Beginning April 21

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa2552 Kalakaua Ave. 931-6280

3 hours of FREE self-parking with validation.

Visit DKRestaurants.com for weekly menus

DK’s Farm-2-Table Menu. $39.95Additional $12/person for wine pairing

The Banana Financier ($3.50) and thePear and Almond Financier ($3.50) alsoare winners.Spoil your mom silly with these special

sweets, perfect with a cup of coffee in themorning or a cup of tea at night.

Fendu BoulangerieManoa Marketplace,

2752 Woodlawn Drive #5119988.4310

Napoleon’s BakeryLastly, Mother’s Day wouldn’t be com-

plete without a warm greeting from Gen.Napoleon himself — and with that, healso presents all you fabulous moms withsweet treats directly from his bakery.From class-act cakes to cupcakes,

Napoleon’s Bakery serves customers

only the best in high-quality productsmade from scratch using grade-A ingre-dients. So, I’m sure Mom will bepleased when you present her withdelectable options like Red VelvetCupcakes ($2.55 each), Red VelvetCake ($18.15), Mother’s Day decoratedPeach Bavarian Cake ($17.80) andNapoleon’s renowned Dobash Cake($16.30).But wait, there’s more. Show Mom

you love her with Mini Heart ShapedCheesecake ($7.35) and add on a top-ping for only 60 cents more. At thisaffordable price, you won’t break thebank this Mother’s Day.

Napoleon’s Bakery3345 Waialae Ave.

(and other various locations)733.3722

1 Napoleon’s Bakery’s RedVelvet Cake ($18.15). Photocourtesy of Napoleon’s Bakery

2 Fuji Apple Financier ($3.75)from Fendu Boulangerie

3 Red Velvet Cupcakes ($2.55each) available at Napoleon’sBakery through May 31. Photocourtesy of Napoleon’s Bakery

4 Mother’s Day decoratedPeach Bavarian Cake ($17.80).Photo courtesy of Napoleon’sBakery

5 La Palme D’or’s La Macha($30) and Framboise Fromage($26)

6 Fendu Boulangerie chef andowner Niel Koep with an array ofFinanciers.

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By now you’ve probably gotten your fill of pho, sowhy not try a taste of something new at Saigon House?

Beginning tomorrow, the South King Street restaurant(located near Sherwin Williams across from theHawaiian Humane Society) is introducing a brand-newsoup called Mi Quang ($8.50).

“This type of dish is very unusual and very uniquehere,” says Saigon House owner Mandy Nguyen. “We’reone of the very few who serve it in Hawaii.”

Mi, meaning “saimin,” and Quang, the region ofVietnam from which the dish originates, is a rice noodledish served with a hard-boiled quail egg, chunks of

Soup’s on at Saigon withthe unique ‘Mi Quang’

Restaurant owners are a group oftough, determined individuals whoroll with the current and find a way to

keep afloat in the ever-changing culinarytide.

So it is no surprise, after learning her personal story, thatMandy Nguyen is the owner of not one, but two very success-ful eateries: Bale Kahala Mall and Saigon House.

“I’m a survivor,” says Nguyen, who was born in SouthernVietnam during the fighting and bloodshed of the Vietnam War.

By the time she was 7 or 8, the war was over but life wasstill extremely hard, so her family decided to leave the countryin hopes of finding a better life in the United States. However,the only way out was by boat.

“Along the way we experienced the whole boat experience:storms in open sea, pirates,” Nguyen remembers of her terri-fying travel across the Pacific. “You'd see the pirates withguns and knives — it’s not the same as the Disney movie,because they can kill you. We got mobbed nine times. Therewas rape, everything. The journey was a really hard journey. Itwas either you make it or you die.”

After the family’s failed first attempt out — they landed inIndonesia only to be sent back to Vietnam, but their boat drifted ontoan unknown island where they were jailed for several months —Nguyen, her parents and her four siblings eventually made it toHawaii on their second go-round.

“We had to start all over again, the language, the lifestyle — every-thing,” says Nguyen. “We worked really hard.”

To make ends meet, her father began cutting hair and opened hisown salon, while her mother started a lunch wagon, eventually pur-chasing the Bale restaurant on Fort Street Mall.

“That's how I got exposed to food, through working with my moth-er,” says Nguyen. “Now I have a Saigon House, and since I’mVietnamese, I try to bring all of the Vietnamese cuisine to the islandand keep it authentic.”

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Contact Sarah Pacheco at diningout@staradvertiser.com

– See page 18

Owner MandyNguyen can’t waitto share with cus-tomers a uniqueVietnamese rice

noodle soupknown as Mi

Quang.

Leah Friel photos

Mi Quang ($8.50)

foodie fare ethnic faves

baby back ribs and two pieces ofsauteed heads-on shrimp.The rich broth is made with pork

bone and vegetables, and the finisheddish is garnished with parsley, peanutsand onion.Bean sprouts, shredded ong choy and

shredded banana flower with lemonand jalapeno sauce come on the side.“You look around and everybody’s

serving a lot of pho, and this is one ofthe things very few people are serving,”Nguyen says. “I discussed it with mycook and we said let’s put this on themenu, let the local people have a tasteof the real, authentic Vietnamese cui-sine.

“At Saigon House, wetry to keep everythingauthentic,” she adds. “Alot of restaurants localizethe dish; our style is totry to keep it as authen-tic as we can.”And while there is an

ample amount of pho onthe menu (more than adozen different varia-tions to be exact), otherpopular items at SaigonHouse include the SpicyBeef Soup ($9.25), FingerShrimp ($8), ChickenSalad ($7.50) and LemonGrass Chicken and Rice($8.25).“That dish is ono, for

sure!” Nguyen exclaimsof the chicken and riceplate. “It’s the No. 1 sellerright now.”The chicken is mari-

nated curry-style with aspecial blend of Vietnamese spices,then sauteed with fresh lemongrass andserved with rice and a side salad.“It’s fresh, and it tastes really nice

with the rice,” Nguyen says. “It has avery fresh flavor.”For those seeking an extra dose of

spice, condiments including hot sauce,hoisin sauce, Sriracha sauce, fish sauceand shoyu always are present on eachtable.

Saigon House2743 S. King St.942.4577Free parking available behind therestaurantOpen 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday

Sekiya’s has beenaround since 1934,and for decades gen-

erations of families havebeen able to enjoy ahearty serving of theirfavorite noodle dish —saimin.Saimin — which has

characteristics of Japaneseudon, Chinese mein andFilipino pancit — is a sim-ple noodle dish served in awarm broth, with vegeta-bles and select meat choic-es. “It is an age-old comfort

food for everyone, it issomething everyoneenjoys, something we’vehad since we were kids,”says Sekiya’s Restaurantand Delicatessen ownerJoy Morihara.

“Sekiya’s is a familyrestaurant, so my grand-parents made saimin, mymother, my aunts and ithas just continued on withme,” Morihara adds.The speciality of

Sekiya’s saimin dishes liein the simplicity of thebroth. Made from scratch,Sekiya’s mixes driedshrimp and char siu withvegetables and chickenbroth. Served for lunchand dinner, Sekiya’ssaimin is $4.75 for a smallserving, $6.55 for a largeand $8.65 for an extralarge order. When it comes to

saimin, Morihara has onesuggestion: “You alwayshave to get a barbecuestick with your saimin.Your saimin is not com-plete without it.”

Open from morning tillnight, Sekiya’s also fea-tures a host of your localfavorites, as well asJapanese traditional dish-es and American food,like your classic hotfudge sundae.

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Sekiya'sRestaurant andDelicatessenWhere:2746 Kaimuki Ave.,Honolulu

Call: 732.1656

Hours:Sunday – Thursday:8 a.m. To 10 p.m. Friday & Saturday:8 a.m. To 11 p.m.

At Sekiya’s Restaurant and Delicatessen, the saimin tastes best when accompanied by barbecue sticks. Nathalie Walker photo

Lemon Grass Chicken and Rice ($8.25)

The popular tgif is now in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser.

Check out the entertainment insert every Friday to help plan your weekend.

Sekiya’s keeping it hotwith age-old noodle dish

Pesto:• 1 cup basil leaves• 1/4 cup Italian parsley• 2 cloves garlic• 1/4 cup roasted macadamia nuts• 1/4 cup olive oil• 3 jumbo shrimp, peeled and de-veined• 3 cups cooked pasta of choice, pre-cooked• Shredded Parmesan to garnish• Roasted macadamia nuts, diced, to gar-nish• Roasted tomatoes, seasoned with saltand pepper and diced

Instructions:• Blend pesto ingredients in food proces-sor while adding oil slowly.• Sauté shrimp in olive oil about a minuteon each side, then add pesto and tomato.Toss in hot pasta, season with salt andpepper.• Top with Parmesan cheese andchopped macadamia nuts.

recipe

Takeshi Urushidoowner| Richo Korean Bistro

Even though we have successfully opened three Richo locationsin Japan, bringing the restaurant to Hawaii presented its ownunique obstacles we had to overcome. How to reachthe market in Hawaii was one of them. Dining Outpresented us with a great opportunity to show off ourcuisine and thanks to their professional and thoughtful

efforts, we have seen a steady increase in clientele.Many people have informed us that they first heardof Richo through Dining Out. Thank you!

"Increase in clientele thanks to Dining Out."

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Pan-seared Shrimpwith Penne Pasta Macadamia Nut PestoBy Chef Chai Chaowasaree

Now Accepting Reservations • 739-0993 | 626-53683447 Waialae Avenue

by Chef JJ

May Lunch Specials$799

$1550 Includes Side Salad, choice of Entrée, Dessert,

All Lunches served w/choice of Iced Coffee or Ice Tea

Book your GRAD PARTIES NOW!

4-Course Meal $24.70plus tax

Parties of 8 or more recieve a FREE CAKE!

Lunch Menuor

Prefix Menu

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HO HO Chinese Cuisine590 Farrington Hwy • Kapolei Marketplace

692-9880

LunchSeafood Dim Sum Buffet:Honey Walnut Shrimp

Steamed Butter Fish • Roasted Turkeyand many more Chinese Dishes

Assorted Desserts

DinnerCrab Leg Seafood Buffet:

Steamed Snow CrabDungeness Crab with Salt & Pepper Garlic

Honey Walnut Shrimp Salt & Pepper Shrimp

and many more Chinese DishesAssorted Desserts

May 8,2011

May 8,2011

Call forReservations

98-150 Kaonohi St. • Tel: 486-5100

Excluding Holidays. 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. Not valid during Makittii’s Happy Hour 5:30-7:30 pm. Expires 5/15/11

SENIOR SPECIAL30% OFF With Family and Group

LUNCH & DINNER

BIRTHDAY SPECIAL

Excluding Holidays. Must have minimum party of 4. One Birthday coupon per partyof 4. Coupon valid on actual birthday, ID required. Not combinable with other

discounts. Discounts off regular adult price. No online or photo-copied coupons. Not valid during Makittii’s Happy Hour 5:30-7:30 pm. Expires 5/15/11

FREE BIRTHDAY MEAL FOR ANY AGE20% OFF

2380 Kuhio Ave • Tel: 923-2260$2/2 hr. parking Miramar at Waikiki Mon-Fri 5:30-10pm

50% OFFDinnerLunch

Mini Heart-Shaped Cheesecake

Available from May 7th

Decorated Dobash Cake*

Decorated Peach Bavarian Cake*

Prices slightly higher at Zippy’s Ala Moana, Pearlridge and Kahului.*Not available at Kahului.

Indulgence

WHERE TO DINE

Symbol KeyBreakfast

Lunch

Dinner

After Midnight

Alcohol served

Online

Catering

Atlantis Seafood & Steak2284 Kalakaua Avenue922-6868

4 Kings Kitchen2671 S. King St.951-5464

d.k Steakhouse2552 Kalakaua Ave., Waikiki Marriott Beach Hotel931-6280

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

Napoleon’s BakeryLocated inside of Zippy’s

Willows, The901 Hausten S t.952-9200

AMERICAN

BAKERYFendu Boulangerie2752 Woodlawn Dr.Manoa Marketplace988-4310

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

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

Camellia Buffet930 McCully St.951-0511/0611

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

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Mother’s Day Special MenuScallop Soup • Chinese Chicken Salad

Peking Duck • Steamed Sea Bass with Ginger & OnionsSalt & Pepper Shrimp • Capitol Pork Chops

Boneless Chicken Cake Noodle • RiceChef’s Dessert of the Day

$159Special Menu

for10111N. King St. near Maunakea

7am-10pm521-8268No credit cards

accepted for special menu

Open10:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Happy HourMonday - Thursday • 2:30 - 5:00pm

10% OffAla Moana Shopping Center

(above Macy’s)

$23800 for table of 10

8000 Square Foot Restaurant7 VIP Rooms with Video Systems

Perfect for any event!New Item:

Tea Smoked Shrimp

Roasted Meat Appetizer PlatterSeafood & Seaweed Soup

Dynasty Style Golden Fried ChickenSteamed Fish Filets with

Ham & Vegetable in a Lotus Wrap

Chef’s Special Style Beef TenderloinTea Smoked Tiger ShrimpVeggie with Abalone Sauce

Pan Fried E-MeinDessert — Mango Pudding

Moiliili ..........................................951-5696 (KOZO)

Kahala Mall............................738-5696 (KOZO)

Keeaumoku by Wal-Mart.. 946-5696 (KOZO)

Pearlridge.............................................483-6805Pearl City by Wal-Mart ...................455-6805

WWW.KOZOSUSHIHAWAII.NET

Call In Your Orders Today!Open Mother’ s Day

Offer valid on dine-in orders only. Must present coupon. Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons. Exp 5/31/11

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

Mon-Sat 10am-10pm • Sun 10am-8pm

facebook.com/phomylienhawaiiMilitary w/ID receive 10% OFF

Won Ton Soup

at the Colony Surf

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 5/31/11

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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Cupcake Bouquets Custom Cookies • Cakes Gift Baskets • Fundraising

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

Back by Popular Demand Our Famous

Cinnamon Bread!

Visit us at the Baby Expo May 14-15 | Booth #673

941-4444

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

Available (with proper ID)

1841 Ala Moana Blvd.Between Ilikai & Hilton Hawaiian Village

Dinner served from 5:30 nightly. Valet parkingavailable. Not valid with any other offer.

WHERE TO DINE

CATERERS

Kahai Street Kitchen237 Kalihi Street, 845-0320

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

Yakiniku Camellia Buffet2494 S. Beretania St.944-0449

Makino ChayaAloha Tower Mkt place 585-6360Westridge Mall 486-5100

Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine590 Farrington Hwy692-9880

Golden Palace SeafoodRestaurant111 N. King St.521-8268

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

Golden Duck1221 S. King St. • 597-80884230 Waialae Ave., Kahala737-7188

Chin’s Harbor View Restaurant1 Aloha Tower Drive, #283538-9881

Chin’s Chinatown Restaurant1023 Maunakea St.521-4492

Canton House Restaurant162 N. Hotel St.521-3788

Canton Seafood Restaurant923 Keeaumoku St.955-3388

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Ave.738-8666

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

923 KEEAUMOKU ST.955-3388

GRAND OPENINGBest Cantonese Cuisine

Live Maine Lobster $12.99 ea(with entrée purchase)

Lunch Special $5.99Open daily 10am — midnight

45-1118 Kam Hwy235-POKE (7653)

3109 Waialae Ave.735- POKE (7653)

www.freshcatch808.com

NOW OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

FREE FurikakeFrench Frieswith purchase of any Plate Lunch and this ad. Not to be combined with any other offer. Exp 5/12/11.

Also Serving Breakfast

Sat & Sun 8am–11am

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

Open for Plate Lunch

Tue - Fri 10:30am - 1:30pm

Catering AvailableEveryday!

237 KALIHI ST.(Corner of Kahai and Kalihi)

ph 845-0320fax 842-4273

kahaistreet-kitchen.com

DINE IN – TAKE-OUTCatering from casual to exquisite events

Signature dishes offered as

Daily Specials

Soft Shell Crab AlfredoRicotta Stuffed

ChickenMini Okinawan Sweet Potato

& Kalua Pork Cakesper person

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

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

$1995$1995 Mixed Seafood SaladClam Chowder Soup

Trio Shrimp SpaghettiniTiger Shrimp, Bay Shrimp in a Basil Pesto Sauce

and topped with Stuffed Shrimp~ OR ~

Osso BucoBraised Veal Shank Lombardy Style simmered in a

Red Wine Tomato Sauce over PastaStrawberry Panna Cotta

HanakiShabu Shabu

11:30 am-2:30 pm; 5 pm-10 pm (Closed Tuesdays)

MANOA MARKETPLACE (Tons of FREE Parking) 988-15514230 Waialae Ave., Kahala 1221 S. King St.

737-7188 • 737-7288 597-8088MON-THUR 10AM-10PM/FRI-SUN 10AM-11PM 10:30AM-11PM EVERYDAY

FREESide ChineseChicken Salad w/any entrée purchasew/ad. exp. 5/13/11

Dine-in or Take-outOffer good at King St.

and Kahala

FREE$15 GIFT

CERTIFICATEwith Take-out order of $100

or more. Kahala Only.Expires 5/31/11

Chicken Breast Mul-Naeng-Myun

596-0799Since 1989

626 SHERIDAN ST. (backside of Walmart)NEW HOURS: MON-SUN 11AM-12 MIDNIGHT

YAKINIKUMILLION

11AM-2PM | $8.50Featured Items Available Only At Million

Chicken Breast Bi Bim Naeng-Myun�

�

Same Owner, same cooks, same great food! Take-out and catering available call...

Aina Haina Shopping Center, 373-1303 or 373-4653

NOW OPEN!

Live Lobster$10.99with the purchase of regular entrée, Dine-In only.

Mother's Day

1110 McCully St. • 946-8833(Corner of McCully & Young St.)

ON ON at McCully

Scallop Egg SoupChinese Chicken SaladPeking Duck with Bun

Steamed Sea Bass Ginger OnionShrimp Pepper Salt

Peking Style Island Pork ChopMinute Chicken Cake Noodle

Steamed RiceAdd 2 Lobsters $25 more

Reserve now, space limited

Dinner Menu for 10 - $189Chinese Restaurant

available at

visit www.ononhawaii.com for menus and $5 coupon

& GRADUATION SPECIAL

Choice of Two: • 2pc Shrimp & 2pc Vegetable Tempura• Chicken Katsu• Chicken, Beef or Pork Teriyaki• Chicken Karaage• Ahi (plain, salted or teriyaki) • Butterfish, Sashimi, Salmon or Unagi

add $2 more to meal priceIncludes Miso Soup, Cold Tofu, Tsukemono, Gyoza and Tea.........$12.95

Mothers receiveFREE Ice Cream

or FREE Rose

FREE PARKING!2494 S. Beretania St.

LUNCH 10:30am-2:30pm...$15.95DINNER 2:30pm-10pm......$22.95

50 Different Items to Choose From50 Different Items to Choose From

ALA MOANA CENTER, MALL LEVEL, MAUKANEXT TO VICTORIA’S SECRET

946-6388

Maple Garden/Yen King909 Isenberg St.941-6641

WHERE TO DINE

FAMILY DININGAngelo Pietro Honolulu1585 Kapiolani Blvd. #110941-0555

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

On On at McCully1110 McCully St.946-8833

ON ONat McCully

Mini Garden Orient &Vegetarian Cuisine2065 S. Beretania St.946-3828

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.

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

Don Ho’s Island GrillAloha Tower Marketplace528-0807

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

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Mouth Watering Desserts

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

Hot Appetizers

Entrées

Alaskan King Crab Cake • Kataifi &Macadamia Nut Crusted Jumbo Black

Tiger Prawns • Thai Curry PuffsAnd More

Alaskan King Crab LegsGrilled Fresh Atlantic King Salmon

Roasted Chicken, Grilled Beef Tenderloin Mongolian Style Lamb Chops

Grilled Lemon Grass Garlic Pork TenderloinVegetarian Stir-Fry with Tofu

Crispy Bacon, Sausage & Scrambled Egg(for brunch only)

Toasted Sesame Seed Chow Fun NoodlesMashed Potato and

Steamed Thai Jasmine Rice

Alaskan King Crab Legs Buffet

Brunch with Robert Cazimero & a hula dancer.

Seating at 9:00, 11:00, 1:00Dinner buffet with Melveen Leed

Seating at 5:00 or 7:00 and after

$59 per person50% OFF for children under 12 years old

Robert Cazimero

Melveen Leed

Sunday, May 8th, 2011

Cold Appetizers & SaladsAlso Available Curry & SteakMonday-Sunday 10am–10pm

SUSHI BAR SPECIAL

15% OFFWITH COUPON

SUSHI BAR SPECIAL

15% OFFWITH COUPON

Not to be combined with other special offers. Beverages excluded.

Expires 5/27/11

SHRIMPTEMPURALUNCH SPECIAL

$8.95

SHRIMPTEMPURALUNCH SPECIAL

$8.95

3579 Waialae Avenue737-8820

WAIMALU 485-8883

98-1277 Kaahumanu St.(across from Safeway)

www.paesanohawaii.com

Seafood Florentinefilled with shrimp, lobster & scallops

MANOA988-5923

2752 Woodlawn Drive

942-4577

1 coupon per table.Offer expires 5/14/11.Not valid with otherspecials or discounts.

15% OFF ALL ENTREES!

2743 S. King St. • Mon - Sat 9AM-9PMFREE Parking in BackTurn on Kahoaloha Lane

VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT

1960 Kapiolani Blvd., #106, Honolulu, HI 96826 • (808) 942-4357www.mccullysc.com • Ample ParkingAvailable in Basement off Pumehana St.

& $2.00 OFFMust present coupon. Cannot be combined with any other offers.

Must buy drink to receive discount. 1 coupon per purchase. Exp. 5/31/11

ANY DRINK10% OFF

One Gallon Jug* of Regular Milk Tea $15 or Jasmine Green Tea $18Perfect for parties, family gatherings, and customers wholive far away. One gallon equals approximately 10 Grandesize cups. Pearls: Please call us at (808) 942-4357 at least24 hours ahead of pick-up time to reserve.

*Take-out only. **Pearls, straws and cups not included

PARTY SIZEMILK TEA!

942-4357

10% OFFa homemade waffle Combo

(reg. $5.50 for original & $6.95 for deluxe with ice cream)

942-4357

Now serving homemade waffles!

Must present coupon. Cannot be combined with any other offers. 1 coupon per purchase. Exp. 5/31/11

942-4357

AnyDrink

1 coupon per purchase. Exp. 5/31/11

WHERE TO DINEWailana Coffee House1860 Ala Moana Blvd.955-1764

Zippy’sCall the one nearest you.

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

Kit N Kitchen1010 University Avenue942-7622

Kani Ka Pila Grille2169 Kalia Rd, Outrigger Reef on the Beach924-4990

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

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

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

FILIPINOTanaka Saimin888 N. Nimitz Hwy #103524-2020

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

JJ Bistro & French Pastry3447 Waialae Ave.739-0993

Restaurant Epic 1131 Nuuanu Ave.587-7877J2 Asian Fusion

3441 Waialae Ave.626-5368

Maple Garden/Yen King909 Isenberg Street • 941-6641

www.MapleGardenHawaii.com

Ask about our extended hours for Graduation.

Party Room Available for20-80 people

Open Daily 10am to 9:30pm FREE Ample Parking@ FHB after hours

50% OFFBuy Two Entrees or BuffetsGet 3rd one at 50% OFF!

Valid Monday thru Friday dinner only. For up to 20 people. Not to be combined with any other

offer or discounts. Expires 5/19/11

D I N I N G O U T | M A Y 8 - 1 4 , 2 0 1 1 | 2 3

NOW OPEN at900 N. Nimitz Hwy

536-5870

NOW OPEN at900 N. Nimitz Hwy

536-8570

1627 Nuuanu Ave 585-88392955 E. Manoa Rd 988-0212

www.bangkokchefexpress.com

IMMENSELY POPULAR TAKE-OUT PLATE

Mon-Sat 10:30am-9pm; Sun 12n-8pm Call For Take Out

$6.25#1PadThaiLUNCH

FOR.....

1055 Alakea St. 525-8585

Mother’s Day ~ Sunday, May 8, 2011

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

www.themandalayhawaii.comExcluding all coupons and other discounts. Dine-in only.

Adults $21.99Seniors 60 & Over $17.99

Children ages 3 -12 $13.99

DIM SUM BUFFETSeating at: 9:30AM, 11:30AM and 1:30PM

FEATURING:Hong Kong Style Dim Sum

Soups & SaladsBeef Broccoli, Salt & Pepper Shrimp,

Orange ChickenMore Entrées & Desserts

DINNER BUFFETSeating at: 5:00PM and 7:00PM

FEATURING:Roasted Pig, Snow Crab Legs, Prime Rib, Peking Duck w/Bun,

and Shrimp CocktailSoups & Salads

Stir Fried EntreesMore Entrées & Desserts

Adults $27.99Seniors 60 & Over $24.99 Children ages 3 -12 $17.99

KIDS EAT FREEMONDAY & TUESDAY

*KIDS - Ages 2 to 7 years old.

*1 Child per Adult

FREE ENTREE ON YOUR B-DAY!

*BIRTHDAY PERSON w/ Valid ID &*2 ADULT (guests) to qualify.*FREE ENTREE (up to $19 value).

1936 S . K ing S t .Local Japanese S ty le Din ingDinner 5 - Midnight • Late Pupus 10 - 2am

941-2835

Happy Mother’s Day!

Since 1945

801 Dillingham (next to Costco)

94-300 Farrington Hwy, Waipahu (next to Savers)

951-MAXS (6297)

“Cuisine of the Philippines”

www.maxsofmanila.com

Now accepting

reservations & catering for

Mother’s DayPalabok Chopsuey

www.sushisan.comOpen Daily 11am – 9pm • 1411 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 1 • (808) 944-0670

FREE GYOZA(3 pieces)

with purchase of any regular orders2pm - 6pm

NO MSGADDED!

677-5388 94-050 Farrington Hwy. • Waipahu, HI 96797

ton tonramenF I N E R A M E N H O U S E

CHAR SIU RAMENWe use special Pork Belly.

Original Japanese style, more soft,more tasty and NO MSG.

You have to try it!

Char Siu Ramen

$1 OFFAny Breadpurchases over $4

Must present coupon • exp. 5/12/11

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

WHERE TO DINE

GREEK

The Fat Greek3040 Waialae Ave. 734-04041831 Ala Moana Blvd 941-3444Ala Moana Food Court 949-2120

Greek MarinaKoko Marina Shopping Center7192 Kalanianaole Hwy.396-8441

INDIAN

Monsoon IndiaDiscovery Bay (across Ilikai)1778 Ala Moana Blvd., Ste 213941-5112

ITALIAN

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

Romanos Macaroni GrillAla Moana CenterHookipa Terrace356-8300

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

FINE DINING

Waialae - 734-04043040 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

Limited Time OnlyFri,Sat,Sunthru May 8

Lobster Tail & Seafood PlatterFeast for 4 – $58Lobster Tail, Shrimp, Salmon, Mussels, Calamari, Greek fries, Greek salad, Basmati rice, Pita bread, Baklava & 4 drinks

Available OnlyatWaialae & Waikiki

www.thefatgreek.netwww.thefatgreek.net

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AUTHENTIC KOREAN DISHES

Happy Hour 4-7pmAll American Beers $2.00

Soju - $4.95Appetizers starting at $4.95

Lunch Specials & Platesstarting at $5.99

1604 Kalakaua Ave • 951-9370Mon–Sat: 11 am - 2 am • Sun: 11 am - 10 pm

AUTHENTIC KOREAN DISHES Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square by Times Supermarket

524-1628

Excludes set menus; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, CharSiu & other specials. Not to be combined with any

other offer. Expires 5/31/11.

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 10Years!

Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)

5% OFF

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Avenue738-8666

Must present couponExpires 5/31/11

Excludes set menu; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, Char Siu & other specials.

Try Our Marinated Fried Chicken!“Marinated in a Light Teri

Sauce then Deep Fried. Very Tasty!”

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

SEKIYA’S RESTAURANT& DELICATESSEN

Serving Hawaii for 75 Years!

2746 Kaimuki Ave732-1656

ACROSS KAIMUKI H.S.www.SekiyasRestaurant.com

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

*DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGESWITH

THIS AD. EXP. 5/31/11.

KOREAN CUISINE• LUNCH $15.95 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM• DINNER $22.95 2:30 PM -10 PMKal Bi, Sirloin, Chicken, Sashimi Spicy Pork, Oysters (Fri/Sat/Su)

Kam Shopping Center | 847-1234 • 841-8668 | M-Sun 10:30am - 8:30pm

MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW FORGraduation • Mother’s DaySpecial Set Party A Menu

(feeds 10 people)

Egg Blossom Soup • Sweet Sour SpareribsBeef Broccoli • Salt & Pepper ShrimpSteamed Fish • Oyster Sauce Chicken

Gon Lo Mein • Steamed RiceCall for Menu B-$120 & Menu C-$140

$99

Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine

Open Everyday 10am-10pm / Except Sun & Wed 10am-9pm2919 Kapiolani Boulevard • Market City Shopping Center

735-8488

2nd Dish of equal or lesser value expires 5/12/11Must Present Coupon.

NEW DISH SPECIALLion Head Meatball PhoBUY ONE, GET ONE

50% OFF50% OFF

Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine

Sunday, May 8th

Not valid with other offers

zpizzaKAILUA(Next to Boots & Kimo’s)151 Hekili Street230-8400

WARD CENTRE(Auahi Streetfront)1200 Ala Moana596-0066

Buy a regular Rustica Pizza at regular price, receive the second for $5

CELEBRATE MOTHER’S DAY with us…

Call 677-7744 to order or visit www.acateredexperience.com for more info.Minimum 25 guests, delivery fees may apply.

Create Your Own Graduation Menu from $10.95 per person.Pupu, Custom, Hawaiian & Prime Rib Menus also available!

Celebrate Your Graduate’s Achievement!

to order or visit www.acateredexperience.com for more info.Minimum 25 guests, delivery fees may apply.

Pupu, Custom, Hawaiian & Prime Rib Menus also available!

677-7744Minimum 25 guests, delivery fees may apply.

Pupu, Custom, Hawaiian & Prime Rib Menus also available!Create Your Own Graduation Menu from $10.95 per person.Pupu, Custom, Hawaiian & Prime Rib Menus also available!Pupu, Custom, Hawaiian & Prime Rib Menus also available!

Available for eventsbooked through

August 31, 2011.

WHERE TO DINE

Sekiya’s Restaurant &Delicatessen2746 Kaimuki Avenue732-1656

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

Sansei Seafood RestaurantWaikiki Beach Marriott Resort2552 Kalakaua Ave,931-6286

Makino Chaya98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

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

Kochi1936 South King St.941-2835

Hifumi Japanese RestaurantChinese Cultural Plaza536-3035

JAPANESE

Z PizzaWard Centre Auahi St. Shops596-0066

151 Hekili St., Kailua230-8400

Paesano RistoranteWaimalu Plaza (across Safeway)98-1277 Kaahumanu St. #119485-8883

Manoa Marketplace2752 Woodlawn Dr.988-5923

Hanaki RestaurantManoa Marketplace2756 Woodlawn Drive988-1551

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

Happy Mother’s DayFramboise Fromage

$26.00

Ala Moana Center • Mall Level (Mountain side, next to Shirokiya)www.lapalmedor-usa.com 941-6161

La Macha$30.00

D I N I N G O U T | M A Y 8 - 1 4 , 2 0 1 1 | 2 5

449 KAPAHULU AVE., STE 101735-5544

Peking Duck with Steamed BunsRainbow Tofu SoupChicken Oyster Sauce

Steamed Fresh Salmon with Black Bean SaucePepper Salt Shrimp

Five Spice Braised Boneless ShortribsGarlic Chinese BroccoliShredded Duck E Mein

Steamed Rice$239 Table of Ten

Sunday, May 8Celebrate Mother’s Day at

Chinese Hawaii Dim Sum Brunch Buffet9:30am to 2:30pm

Adults $22 Seniors $21 Keikies 3 to12 $11Seafood Prime Rib Crableg Dinner Buffet

4pm to 9pmAdults $27 Seniors $26 Keikies 3 to12 $14

Chinese Chicken SaladMongolian Beef Tenderloin

Roasted Garlic Crispy ChickenShrimp Taro Basket

Steamed Fish Fillet with Lemon ShoyuHee Hing Special Cake Noodle

Steamed Rice$175 Table of Ten

2011 Graduation’s Luncheon Menu

Graduate’s Dinner Menu

1345 S. King StreetCorner of S. King St.

& Sheridan St.Close to Ala Moana Shpg Cntr & Wal Mart

TEL.942-4848www.fujio-food.com

Bento and Assorted Musubi Available daily

Japanese Home Style Restaurant“Hinone Mizunone”

Please enjoy the KAMADAKIGOHAN

cooked completely by “Ogama”.

NOW SERVING SASHIMI AT LUNCH TOO!!!

Lunch 11 am - 5 pm; Dinner 5 pm - 9 pmClosed Sundays

MO Garlic Tonkatsu Teishoku . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.50TU Grilled Green Onion Chicken Teishoku . . . . . 8.50WE Chicken Katsu Udon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.50TH Salmon Tempura Teishoku . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.50FR Miso Ahi Belly Teishoku. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.50SA Unagi Donburi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.50

AhiSashimi Teishoku 14.00

May Lunch Specials$8.50

Now taking reservations for Lunch & Dinner

May Lunch Specials$8.50

Now taking reservations for Lunch & Dinner

SalmonSashimi Teishoku 13.50

Hawaii’s ChoiceFor Quality Dining

& Catering!

CATERING HOTLINE 783-7901www.ilovecountrycafehawaii.com

Serving Hawaii for more than 20 years

885 Queen Street(Just Ewa of Ward Ave -- formerly Hamada Store)Mon-Fri 7am - 6pm Sat-Sun 7am-3pm

With Ad; one offer per Ad. CASH SALES ONLY.Not valid with any other promotion or discount.

Mother’s DayBreakfast Special

Buy one Breakfast get one FREEof Equal or Lesser Value Sun May 8, 2011 • 7-3pm

MOMS ALWAYS SAYI Love Country Cafe!

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

www.3660.com

COOKINGCLASS

Wednesday, May 256:00 PM

Cream of Asparagus Soup,

Prosciutto Crackling

Mesclun & Belgian Endives,

Herb Crusted Goat Cheese

Provolone Stuffed Chicken,

Roasted Tomato Sherry Sauce

Grand Marnier Semi Freddo,

Roasted Strawberry Sauce

$65Inclusive of tax and service charge

“This cooking demonstration includeswine pairing with each course.”

Brunch BuffetPrime Rib, Crab Legs,

Poke, Omelette Stationand much more!..10am – 3pm

Lunch 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. • Dinner 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.at the old Waikiki III Theatres. Parking available at the Pro-Park location Seaside Ave.

Pay $2 at the Restaurant.

www.atlantisseafoodsteak.com922-6868

$26.95

WHERE TO DINE

The Pyramid Restaurant758 Kapahulu Avenue737-2900

MEDITERRANEAN

Yakiniku Million626 Sheridan St.596-0799

Orine Sarang Chae905-A Keeaumoku St.955-0646

Richo3008 Waialae Ave.734-2222

Ton Ton Ramen 95-050 Farrington Hwy, Waipahu 677-5388

Sushi San1411 Kapiolani Blvd, Suite 1944-0670

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

Central, in Waikiki Shopping Plaza,922-4702

West in Ala Moana Cntr-Hookipa Terrace945-3443

Sushi Ichiban3579 Waialae Ave.737-8820

Sushi Company 1111 McCully Street947-5411

Sumo Ramen Kaneohe 234-6868Kapolei 693-8808Market City 737-1868Kamehameha Shp Cntr 848-8186Pearl Highlands Cntr 456-8080299 Ranch Mapunapuna 833-3139

Sikdorak Korean RestaurantSam Sung Plaza 655 Keeaumoku St., #108949-2890

KOREANFrog House Restaurant1604 Kalakaua Ave.951-9370

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Sun-Thu 10:30am-10:30pm; Fri/Sat 10:30am-Midnite1113 Smith St. 545-3008

Reservations recommended

Mother’s Day Weekend Special MenuAla Carte menu also available

Chinese Roasted Duck SaladImperial Scallop Soup

Peking Duck w/Steamed BunsHoney Walnut Shrimp

Sizzling King Salmon SteakOrange Chicken

Shitake Mushroom E-MeinChan’s Special Fried RiceMother’s Day Dessert

(for 10 people)

(for 4 people)

$228$108

2 hours Free Parking in rear

May 7 & 8 Only

841-0931Kam Shopping Center

Open 6am Daily

BREAKFAST:(served until 1pm)• Seafood Benedict• Prime Rib & Eggs

LUNCH/DINNER: (served after 11am)• Shrimp & Scallop Fettuccine• Prime Rib Au Jus• Prime Rib & Shrimp Scampi• Prime Rib & Mahi Mahi

COMPLETE MEALS LUNCH/DINNER(for additional $5.99)

Soup of the day or tossed green saladDessert: Jello, ice cream, pudding, Boston

or lemon meringue pieBeverage: soda, iced tea, Lion coffee

or premium hot tea

WE CAN ALSO CATER YOUR MOTHER’S DAY MEALS!Here’s some of our most popular catering dishes:

• Chinese Chicken Salad.............$30/sm.pan• Korean or Yakitori Chicken....$33/sm.pan• Chow Mein............................... .$15/sm.pan

• BBQ Beef Tri-Tip.............$45/sm.pan• Mahi Mahi.......................$28/sm.pan• Sweet & Sour Pork.........$36/sm.pan

New Hours of Operation:Breakfast Service: Sunday-Friday 630am-10am,Saturday 630am-1030am, Sunday Brunch 10am-2pmLunch Service: Monday-Saturday 11am-2pmDinner Buffet: Wednesday-Sunday 5pm-930pm*For information/reservations call Pagoda Restaurant at 948-8356

11:00 – 3:00 pm

featuring our all you can eat Roasted Prime Rib & Alaskan SnowCrab Legs luncheon buffet and more!

WHERE TO DINE

Pho My Lien98-150 Kaonohi St.488-4900

Pho Kitchen2919 Kapiolani Blvd.735-8488

VIETNAMESE

Souvaly Thai Cuisine803 Kam Hwy.455-5888

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

THAI

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

Shabu Shabu House“Japanese Style” Hot Pot1221 Kapiolani Blvd. #108 • 597-1655

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

Serg’s Mexican Kitchen2740 East Manoa Rd988-8118 3660 on the Rise

3660 Waialae Ave.737-1177

PACIFIC RIM

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

OKAZUYA SHABU SHABU

Saigon House2743 S. King St.942-4577

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

MEXICAN

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

41-865 Kalaniaole Hwy (Waimanalo)259-7374

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor

restaurantsuntory.com922-5511

RESTAURANT

SUNTORY

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

A fi ne steak. A fi ne experience.

moyer farms bone-in rib eye,20 ouncesA prime cut of artisan, Amish-raised cattle. Grilled on an

open flame with a gentle rub of our special herbs and spices.

Handpicked, so it falls right off the

bone.

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Above: Blaine Miyasato, Mark Dunkerley, Jim Davis andChef Chai Chaowasaree Inset: Singha Thai cuisine

1 & 4 | People gather in support of “Lei Day for Japan” at Aloha Tower Marketplace. 2 | Jacqueline

Sanchez, Kira Eilers and Esther Stockmann 3 | Shauna Sanborn, Tamotsu, Iwaishi, Shanelle

Nakanishi, Diane Sanborn and Lowell Sanborn 5 | Miss Hawaii Jr. Teen United States Ashlyn

Pierceall, Miss Teen Honolulu World 2011 Kyla Hee 6 | Eddy Mundo, Pomai Toledo and Keau

Ahuna 7 | Kenny and Mary Faria, with Jim and Lynette Martin

‘Lei Day for Japan’at Aloha Tower

Chef Chai Chaowasaree of Chai’sIsland Bistro recently collaboratedwith some of Hawaii’s finest chefs,

including Roy Yamaguchi and Alan Wong,in support of Hawaiian Airlines “Lei Dayfor Japan,” a special fundraising effort tohelp the country in its recovery effortsfollowing the recent earthquake andtsunami. The fundraiser took place atAloha Tower Marketplace and also fea-tured recognizable entertainers such asKealii Reichel, Natalie Ai Kamauu and JakeShimabukuro. Guests enjoyed exquisitecuisine from the 25 various food stationsshowcased at the event. All proceedsraised will go toward the Japanese RedCross Society.

Lawrence Tabudlo photos

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