Hawaii Dining Out September 30, 2012

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Enjoying a selection of Kenny’sfavorites are senior assistantmanagers Erlene Hutchinsonand Duck Sheldon, and souschef Peter Alarcon.

Kenny’s Restaurant has long been the choiceof patrons looking for delicious home-cookedmeals, friendly smiles and speedy service.See Page 4 | Leah Friel photo

There’s always room for mushrooms at Sushi King | 7Loco Moco Drive Inn keeps it real healthy | 16

ALSO:No act: Gutzi’s in

love with Pipi’s | 12

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Last week it was papaya, this weekit’s lilikoi! As an island girl, bornand raised, I have a soft spot for

this tropical fruit. Remember pickinglilikoi from Grandma’s backyard? Butwhen you are as crazy about food as I am,a mere slice of lilikoi isn’t gonna cut it,especially when you’re a slave forsweets (and a bit of tartness).

Lilikoi is a tart tropical fruit — aunique type of passion fruit — thatgrows in climates similar toHawaii’s, which is why you’ll finda multitude of this fruit in thePacific Islands, and parts of Southand Central America. Rich in vita-min A and C, riboflavin and niacin,lilikoi can be considered an “over-achiever” in the fruit category. Canwe say perfection? That’s a big, fat“yes” in my book! Yellow in color,lilikoi always brightens up my dayand is a passion fruit that I’m …well ... passionate about.

So, without further ado, it’s timeto follow my lead as we share ourlove for lilikoi at the followingOno, You Know establishments!

JJ Bistro & French PastryTopping my list of lilikoi good-

ness is JJ Bistro & French Pastryon Waialae Avenue. Executive chefand owner JJ Luangkhot has beenluring in those with a sweet toothfor quite some time with his Euro-Asian fare that is complete deca-dence. Do the words “ChocolatePyramid” make your heart melt

like sugar? What about these two sweet-est words “Chocolate Lilikoi”?Delicious!

“Chocolate Lilikoi is one of our best-sellers,” Lunagkhot says with great pridein his homemade dessert. “In fact, it’s sec-ond to the Chocolate Pyramid, and we sell

close to 30 to 40 pieces ofChocolate Lilikoi perday.”

A perfect reflection ofthe Islands, this sinfuldelight with a bit ofParisian influence is

priced at $4.75 per piece or $30 foran 8-inch cake, and features a solidfoundation composed of moistchocolate cake topped with a lilikoimousse made with the freshest offruit, richest of cream and eggwhites. Lastly, Luangkhot adds anessence of flair to it with freshfruits such as blackberry, strawber-ry and orange, and a hint of choco-late ganache.

“Interestingly enough, when Ifirst started selling this dessert Ihad named it Chocolate PassionFruit, then when I found out thatlilikoi was the popular term inHawaii, I changed the name andthen Chocolate Lilikoi began sell-ing like crazy,” Luangkhot recalls.“It’s very refreshing and that’swhat people really love about it.”

One bite and you will be in thebest of moods for days. ChocolateLilikoi has got me lovin’ life to theextreme!

JJ Bistro & French Pastry3447 Waialae Ave.

739.0993

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Above: JJ Bistro’s Chocolate Lilikoi($4.75) brings a smile to the editor’sface.

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House made Rice Cracker and Taegu with Spicy TunaMeibo Yowano Tsuki “Midnight Moon” Junmai Ginjo (Aichi)

Hamachi Nigiri Style SushiTobiko, Home style Takuwan, Yuzu KoshoShiso Leaf, Nori AioliWakatake Onikoroshi “Demon Slayer” Junmai Daiginjo (Shizuoka)

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Kenny’s Famous Chinese Chicken Salad ($11.45) Snapper with Lemon Caper Butter SauceChocolate Chip with Almonds Pancakes

($10.85)

Prime Rib Au Jus ($25.99 regular cut, $30.99 Kenny’s cut)Sous chef Peter Alarcon, and senior assistant managers Duck Sheldon and Erlene Hutchinson


Come home again to Kenny’sRestaurant, where home-cooked comfort food and a

friendly staff of longtime employ-ees warm the heart and soul. Withthe welcoming of fall also comescravings for classics just likeMom used to make, and favoritesthat remind us of family gather-ings around the table. Here atKenny’s, you can have all of thisand more, but without the hassleof standing at the stove for hourson end.

Located at KamehamehaShopping Center in Kalihi,Kenny’s has been an iconic land-mark since 1966 when foundersJohn Fujieki, Kenny Kaneshiroand Herbert Souza opened thedoors. Nowadays, Fujieki’s son,John Fujieki, serves as presidentand owner of the establishment.He believes that while continuityis key, it’s also important tochange with the times.

“We have a lot of employeeswho have been with us fordecades, such as our senior assis-tant manager, Erlene Hutchinson,who has been with us for 32years, but we also just recentlyhired a new sous chef, PeterAlarcon, about two weeks ago,”Fujieki says.

“With every new chef comesnew ideas; our menu is ever-evolving,” Hutchinson adds.

Kenny’s offers a vast array ofcuisine, specializing in local,Japanese and American fare,and Alarcon brings his ownunique twist to the menu withthe addition of Poke withWalnuts, and Snapper withLemon Caper Butter Sauce(prices yet to be determined).

“Poke with Walnuts is some-thing that you won’t find at verymany places,” Alarcon says,describing this alluring dish asthe freshest of poke marinated insoy sauce and seasoned withHawaiian salt, red onions, greenonions and chopped walnuts.“The walnuts bring a texture tothe dish, which complements thesoftness of the ahi.”

As for the mouthwateringsnapper, Alarcon lightly coats thefish with flour and sautés it toperfection before taking it to the

next level with fresh butter,capers and a zest of lemon, not tomention the sides of rice and stir-fried mixed vegetables thataccompany the meal.

“I hope the customers arehappy with these dishes. I reallywant to bring more local dishes tothe menu,” he adds.

Open daily for breakfast, lunchand dinner, Kenny’s entire menuis available at any time of the dayor night. So, if you’re aching forKenny’s Specialty Full StackPancakes with chocolate chipsand almonds ($10.85) for dinner— yes, Kenny’s can make it hap-pen.

“Currently, with the purchaseof any breakfast entree, youreceive two free hotcakes untilnoon,” Hutchinson confirms.

A best-seller for years isKenny’s Famous ChineseChicken Salad ($11.45), spot-lighting shoyu chicken, char siu,wonton chips, Chinese parsleyand peanuts on a bed of crisp let-tuce doused with the restaurant’sspecial sesame seed dressing(sugar-free dressing also avail-able upon request).

“We had a customer fromHong Kong come in and say thisis the best Chinese Chicken Saladhe’s ever had in his life,” seniorassistant manager Duck Sheldonrecalls.

“We have a lot of loyal cus-tomers who know us on a first-name basis. Some visit regularlyand we know their orders — PrimeRib Au Jus is a popular one.”

Priced at $25.99 for a regularcut and $30.99 for Kenny’s Cut,this former special is now avail-able daily and features a slow-roasted cut of succulent prime ribserved with au jus and a side ofhorseradish, mashed potatoes anda vegetable medley of baby corn,broccoli, green beans, bell pep-pers, water chestnuts and carrots.

Kenny’s also serves up an arrayof fruit of the sea, includingMenpachi ($20.99) steamed inKenny’s house-made regular orsugar-free sauce, or grilled withlemon shoyu and suri daikon.

“James Drewery was our for-mer sous chef and he brought alot of Southern items to themenu, such as barbecue ribs andhomemade cornbread, which wehave kept on the menu as well,”Hutchinson explains. “Businesshas been steady and we couldn’tbe happier, although with the hol-iday season coming up we’reexpecting an increase in cus-tomers coming in for our holidaypackages to-go.”

Kenny’s is already takingorders for its holiday packages:Freshly Roasted Turkey,Complete Turkey Package,Holiday Ham, Holiday Prime Riband Special Turkey Plates.

“This year, we decided to offercornbread stuffing or lup cheongstuffing for an additional price.We hope it will be a great holidayseason for us and it’s never tooearly to get started,” Sheldonsays, adding that patrons may call841.0931 for more informationand to place orders.

“Some may not know that wealso cater, and with football sea-son here, that’s picking up a lot.”

With a variety of tray sizes tochoose from, from half to extra-large, tailgaters and party-goershave been gravitating towardtop catering entrees, includingBBQ Beef Tri-Tip, KoreanChicken, Chow Mein Noodlesand more.

“Kenny's is a friendly place toenjoy a meal with family orfriends,” Fujieki says. “Thesecret to our success all of theseyears lies in our employees andour customers, they have beenextremely loyal to us.”

Kamehameha Shopping Center

1620 N. School St., Honolulu

841.0931

Sunday-Thursday, 6 a.m.-10 p.m.

Friday-Saturday, 6 a.m.-11 p.m.

kennyshawaii.com

Menpachi ($20.99)

Poke with Walnuts

*Restaurant Price: Chili Frank $7.35, Vic Pac $9.38. Prices slightly higher at Zippy’s Kahului. Offer valid from 10/1/2012 - 10/31/2012 for Chili Frank, 10/1/2012 - 12/31/12 for Vic Pac. Cannot be combined with any other promotional offers, coupons or discount cards. While supplies last. Sorry, no substitutions. Other restrictions may apply.

Pre-Orders start October 1st

ChiliFrank

$6.35*

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Vic Pac$8.28*

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25¢ from each Vic Pac sold will bedonated to the Shane Victorino Foundation.

*Prices slightly higher at Kahului. Some restrictions may apply.


Sometimes life just givesyou lemonade. That’s thefeeling one gets while din-

ing at Chai’s Island Bistro. ChefChai Chaowasaree’s take onAsian fusion has made him aculinary star whose growingempire includes two restaurants,a TV show and being the personresponsible for bringing flavorback to flying as the executivechef for Hawaiian Airlines. He’sgot a third restaurant in the mak-ing and is one of 10 chefs acrossthe country chosen to take part ina culinary contest, but more onthat later.

Chai’s main menu talent isexpertly expressed in the appe-tizer section that features Asian,Pacific and European flavors thatcombined, or alone, provides aperfect introduction to the rest of

the menu. Confused about whichof the 17 pupu items to pick? LetChai do the choosing and go withthe appetizer platter.

The Sampler Platter is $10 perperson and can be ordered for upto four people. Diners wishing tofocus on each individual itemcan do so as well.

Chai recommends starting offwith ahi, so we will too. FreshAhi Katsu with Wasabi Currycomes in large, bite-sized serv-ings on individual spoons.Ordering it solo as an eight-piecedish costs $16. The sashimi-grade ahi is wrapped in nori,coated in panko and deep-frieduntil the outside is crispy, but theinterior remains cool and buttery.The nori combines with thepanko to make a protective shellthat keeps the ahi at the proper

interior temperature while theslightly spicy curry provides justthe right bite that is balancedwith fresh mango.

Next comes Graulax SalmonRoulade with Crab Meat andCream Cheese Mousse ($16 as asingle order). Thinly slicedsalmon is cured overnight in salt,fresh dill and lemon zest, andwrapped over crab and creamcheese, topped with tobiko andfresh dill, and served on a cucum-ber chip. The stuffed salmon isvery light while the cucumberprovides a cool freshness to thetasty bite-sized appetizer.

The third stop about the platteris Sun-Dried Tomato and PunaGoat Cheese Wonton with Fresh

Tomato and Mango Salsa($12 by itself). Goat cheese

can be pungent and off-putting to some, but Chaireduces the cheese’s natu-

ral flavor by adding moz-zarella to the mix. The result

is a mixture that is only mildlysharp in flavor and balanced withthe sweet acidity from themango. Chai entered these tasty

wontons into the AlouetteCheese Master Holiday ChefChallenge. Fans can vote fortheir favorite recipe online, start-ing Oct. 15, at masterholiday-chef.com.

No. 4 on the hit parade isKataifi and Macadamia NutCrusted Black Tiger Prawns ($13solo). The prawns are cut intobite-sized portions, coated inmacadamia nuts, wrapped in theshredded filo dough, fried, driz-zled with a pineapple vinaigretteand served on a pineapplewedge. Sweet, crunchy andmoist, the delicate prawns arehandled perfectly, absorbing thesurrounding flavors without los-ing their own succulent identity.

Finally, Chai recommendsRoasted Butternut Squash andLobster Bisque ($10 for an indi-vidual bowl). The thick, rich andcreamy bisque is gluten free anduses no flour or butter as a thick-ening agent, just squash, a lob-ster stock and more squash. Whatcomes to the table is a thick, hotsoup that has a wonderful textureand a light flavor.

CHAI’S ISLAND BISTRO

WHEREAloha Tower Marketplace

CALL585.0011

HOURSOpen daily, 4-10 p.m.

Chef Chai Chaowasaree

Right and above right:Sampler Platter ($10 per person,feeds up to four people)Roasted Butternut Squash and Lobster Bisque ($10 for an individual bowl)

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You may be familiar with the taste and flavor ofcommon mushrooms, such as shiitake, reishi orthe typical white mushroom. These ‘shrooms are

year round delicacies, which add nutritional and healthbenefits to many dishes.

Yet, each autumn, usually from September throughNovember, the matsutake mushroom finds its place inmany restaurants. The matsutake mushroom could beconsidered the black sheep of the mushroom fungi fami-ly. A prized commodity in Japan for centuries, matsutakemushrooms hide themselves far and away from the oth-ers, typically found under canopies of pine trees, bond-ing and forming to its roots.

Sushi King, open for 20 years in Honolulu, is usually thefirst in Hawaii to serve the matsutake seasonal mushrooms.Starting last week and through fall, the restaurant will fea-ture its Matsutake Dobin Mushi, a hot soup, which com-bines a variety of ingredients all served in a tea pot.

Priced at $9.50, Sushi King’s, Matustake Dobin Mushistarts with a clear broth. Added ingredients include

shrimp, chicken, carrot, fish cake, ginkgo nutsand, of course, matutake mushrooms. Thebroth is typically poured into tea cups andthen the ingredients are added to the

broth using chopsticks.Matsutake mushrooms can go far

beyond its role in soup. Sushi King isgetting creative, adapting the season-

al mushroom to traditionalJapanese cooking as well.Sushi King now offers

Matsutake Tempura ($12.50).Given the nature of matsutake

mushroom harvesting and beingimported from Japan, this unique

mushroom will not bearound for long, so

explore the tastesof mushroom sea-son.

SUSHI KING

2700 S. King St.Honolulu

947.2836

Wednesday-Monday,11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.(lunch); 5:30-2 a.m.(dinner); Tuesday, 5:30-10 p.m. (dinner)

Matsutake Dobin Mushi ($9.50)

Chris Fleck photo

crowning moments

For the past 10 years,Wailana Coffee House inWaikiki has been offering a

special Oktoberfest menu in cel-ebration of the popular Germantradition.

Available Oct. 5 and 6, theOktoberfest menu featuresSmoked Ham Shank ($15.75),German Bratwurst ($12.95),Smoked Pork Chops ($14.25)and a Bavarian Breakfast Special($9.95).

Smoked Ham Shank is special-ly cut for Wailana and is braisedall day resulting in a soft, stew-like meat that falls right off thebone. It also has a Dijon mustard

sauce, and is served with Germanpotato salad, sauerkraut Bavarianred cabbage, chocolate mint cakeand salad bar.

German Bratwurst (sausage)is specially ordered for the occa-sion and has a nice, spicy tasteto it. Smoked Pork Chops is asignature breakfast menu item atthe iconic coffee house andsometimes is offered as a dinnerspecial. It’s smoked all the waythrough and is rich in flavor, andfor Oktoberfest, is served withapple sauce.

The Bavarian BreakfastSpecial consists of homemadepotato pancakes, bratwurst, two

large eggs (cooked any style),apple sauce and sour cream.

“Our Oktoberfest menu is real-ly popular,” says general manag-er Kenton Tom. “ It’s fun to do,and it’s a nice change of pace forthe restaurant.”

Breakfast is servedfrom 6 a.m. to midnight,and the threeOktoberfest lunch/din-ner entrees are offeredfrom 10 a.m. to mid-night.

Located at the cornerof Ala Moana Boulevardand Ena Road (across fromHilton Hawaiian Village),Wailana Coffee House wasfounded in 1969 by FrancisTom. Since then, the eateryhas become a legendarylandmark in Waikiki,and a favorite forlocals and visitorsfrom around theworld. There’s vali-dated parking, con-venient hours (open24 hours a dayexcept from 10 p.m.Tuesday to 6 a.m.Wednesday), friendlyservice and a large menuof tasty dishes at reasonableprices.

October Special $4.99Green Papaya Salad

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Mon-Sat 10am-10pm • Sun 10am-8pm

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

Offer valid on dine-in orders only. Must present coupon. Cannot be combinedwith other offers or coupons. Exp 10/31/12

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

Sakura SpecialDinnerOnly$18

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

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


1 Smoked Pork Chops ($14.25)2 Smoked Ham Shank ($15.75)3 Bavarian Breakfast Special ($9.95)

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WAILANA COFFEE HOUSE

WHERE1860 Ala Moana Blvd.

CALL955.1764

HOURSOpen 24 Hours a day (exceptfrom 10 p.m. Tuesday to 6 a.m.Wednesday)

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By Nicole Kato

There is definitelysomething for every-one at Nice Day

Chinese SeafoodRestaurant convenientlylocated in the Liliha com-munity. Dining Out wasfortunate enough to catchup with friends Vanda Gill,Kuulei Alma-Francis and

Lois Sueda for a dim sumlunch one afternoon.

The trio all enjoyed dif-ferent types of dim sum,and Nice Day is the bestplace to go. “It satisfieseach of our palates,” Alma-Francis says.

Vanda Gill: “I like all theseafood dim sum, but Loisis allergic to seafood. The

reason we came is becauseof its great location andgreat, free parking.”

Kuulei Alama-Francis:“I like more of the vegetar-ian dishes. I really like thespinach dim sum.”

Lois Sueda: “I like themochi rice. It’s so flavor-ful. It’s really greatbecause it’s satisfying andfilling.”


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NICE DAY CHINESERESTAURANT

WHERE1425 Liliha St.,Honolulu

CALL524.1628

HOURSOpen daily,8 a.m.-10 p.m.

Nice Day Chinese Seafood

(from left) Lois Sueda, Kuulei Alama-Francis and Vanda GillNicole Kato photo

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uch like a pris-tine forest,Andrew Huang

set out to representMother Nature by

“getting back to thebasics” by way of thedelectable shave ice offer-ings and other sweet treatsavailable at Ice Forest.

Located at the corner ofAlakea and Merchantstreets, across from FirstHawaiian Center in theheart of downtownHonolulu, Ice Forest servesup Taiwanese-style shaveice treats, as well as cold-pressed ice coffee, grani-tas, fruit smoothies andItalian sodas. Huang takespride in the fact that hismenu selections are free ofchemicals, preservativesand shortcuts.

Huang, the owner of theestablishment whichopened earlier this year,explains that his shave icestands out thanks to theavailability of fresh azukibeans, taro, custard andmochi balls, which are inmany of Ice Forest’s signa-ture shave ice choices.

Story by Kyle Galdeira • Photos by Leah Friel

Double-Custard withMochi Balls andCondensed Milk

($6.75)

Azuki, Mochi Balls, IceCream (green tea) with

watermelon flavor($5.75)

“We make everythingfrom scratch daily withoutany preservatives or artifi-cial ingredients,” Huangsays. “The different choicesare sweet, but not overpow-ering. Customers canchoose to add more ice orsyrup depending on theirvarying tastes.”

For those who enjoyazuki beans, Huang recom-mends Azuki, Mochi Balls,Ice Cream ($5.75), and pairsthe assortment of flavorswith watermelon syrup (din-ers may choose from otherflavors as well) and con-densed milk (75 centsextra). “Taro lovers” willappreciate the Taro, MochiBalls, Condensed Milk($5.75), and when coupledwith lychee syrup, dinersare treated to a unique

assortment of intriguing tex-tures and flavors.

Double-Custard, MochiBalls ($6) provides cus-tomers with an opportunityto enjoy the homemade cus-tard, which is available inboth original and coffee fla-vors, while also having theoption of adding condensedmilk (75 cents extra) and aflavor selection.

For those aspiring to trysomething new, Ice Forestoffers “Snow Ice,” a light andfluffy form of shave ice that iswhipped with the desired fla-vor already mixed with water,so all the tastes are incorporat-ed as the treat becomes ice.The Custard and Mochi Balls,Condensed Milk ($6.50) isone of the popular Snow Iceselections available.

Ice Forest also offers com-

bination shave ice treats,which provide diners with ahost of different flavors andtoppings that all cometogether to create a uniqueswath of tastes. Supreme 2($7) includes Azuki, Taro,Mochi Balls combined witheither Strawberry Jam, Pops,Fruit Jelly, Nata De Coco,and Grass Jelly or MangoJam, Pops, Fruit Jelly, NataDe Coco and Grass Jelly.

For those looking torediscover childhood mem-ories of “Rainbow ShaveIce,” Ice Forest allows cus-tomers to do just that bychoosing three flavors ineither a bowl ($2.50) orcone ($3.50). Some of theadditional available flavorsinclude lilikoi, mai tai, mel-ona, pina colada, root beer,vanilla, coconut, guava,mango and pineapple.

Street parking is availableon Merchant Street as wellas the lot fronting the U.S.Post Office a block away.And, the eatery is open dailyto help customers satisfytheir penchant for Ice Forestmagic.

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202 MERCHANT ST., HONOLULU

383.1824

MONDAY-FRIDAY, 10 A.M.- 4:30 P.M.;

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY,

12:30 TO 4:30 P.M.

ICE-FOREST.COM

Supreme 2 ($7)

Custard, Mochi Balls,Condensed Milk SnowIce ($6.50)

Taro, Mochi Balls,Condensed Milk withlychee flavor ($5.75)

October SpecialsYour choice:

• Crispy Gau Gee4230 Waialae Ave.737-7188 • 737-7288Open daily 10am-9pm

• Shrimp Canton

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1221 S. King St. • 597-8088Open Daily 10:30am-11pm

• Chinese Chicken Salad• Oyster Sauce Chicken

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

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each$599

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Best “Japanese Style”Shabu Shabu in Hawaii

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Shabu Shabu or any Sukiyaki Setfeaturing our special sukiyaki sauce. Exp. 10/4/12

Shabu Shabu or any Sukiyaki Setfeaturing our special sukiyaki sauce. Exp. 10/4/12

The spotlight shines onMary Gutzi, a renownedsinger and actress who’s

made her mark in musical the-ater and has shared her talentswith audiences across the globefor the past four decades. Withan appetite for the performingarts, she also has a real taste forpremier cuisine, which led us toPipi’s Burgers in McCullyShopping Center for this week’sDining with the Stars.

“Guess what? I’m not a redmeat eater, so it’s pretty ironicthat I’m at a burger joint,” Gutzisays with a laugh.

Pipi’s Burgers is a recent addi-tion to the McCully ShoppingCenter ohana, and opened itsdoors this past July serving upmelt-in-your-mouth gourmetburgers and sandwiches that arewell worth your buck. WhilePipi’s Burger reigns supreme,

the restaurant’s friendly andaccommodating staff was morethan happy to forgo the Angusbeef, and instead whipped up aFurikake Ahi Burger and GardenBurger complete with sweetpotato fries and french fries forGutzi to indulge in.

Pipi’s Garden Burger featuresorganic mixed greens, a veggiepatty and a spread of onions,carrots, tomatoes and mustardon a brioche bun, while FurikakeAhi Burger presents a fresh slabof ahi coated with panko andfurikake, teri glaze and wasabiaioli along with lettuce, tomatoand onion, also served on abrioche bun.

“Everything is so fresh andtasty,” says Gutzi, who was bornand raised in Detroit, but spentmost of her life in The BigApple and is a self-proclaimedNew Yorker at heart. “The

Furikake Ahi Burger is so goodand you can really taste thefreshness of the fish. The sea-sonings and the veggies are agreat complement. The GardenBurger also is very flavorful —it’s fabulous!

“I’ll definitely be back formore. Pipi’s puts a lot of timeinto everything here. Here’s aplace that you can come to withpeople who eat red meat and notfeel left out,” she adds.

Gutzi’s many accomplish-ments deserve a standing ovationas she starred in the award-win-ning musical Les Miserables onBroadway from 1990 to 1992,was part of the national tour ofCATS in the mid-’90s (whichbrought her to the Islands) andsang her heart out in Ragtime.Now, this Broadway veteran canbe seen in living rooms acrossthe nation as she’s landed a role

in ABC’s new military dramaseries Last Resort, which airsThursdays at 7 p.m.

“I’ve done theater all my lifesince I was a child, and I’malways looking for new avenuesto express my creativity, sobeing involved in television hasbeen very exciting,” statesGutzi, who plays Dodds, a mys-terious interrogator. “We seeDodds lurking in the back-ground in a few scenes and thenwe see her interrogating thewife of the submarine com-mander.

“I’m very proud to be a part ofa wonderful company, and we’rehoping that everyone tunes in.Last Resort is one of the realpromising shows for the fall sea-son. The cast and crew havebeen wonderful, and the shoot-ing locations on the island havebeen gorgeous.”

Gutzi, who was once a backupsinger for Cher, also will now lendher voice to March of Dimes2012 Governors’ Ball honoringDennis Francis, president andpublisher of the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. The event will be heldNov. 3 at Sheraton Waikiki, andpromises to impress with fabulousfood, local flair and top-notchentertainment.

“I’m honored to be a part ofthis event and I want to encour-age everyone to attend,” Gutzisays, noting tickets are stillavailable by calling 973.2155.

Despite her many appearanceson stage and on screen, Gutzi alsomakes time to privately coachcurrent and aspiring local talent.

“I try to take every opportunityand really present myself fully.You never know what you’regoing to learn and who you’regoing to meet,” Gutzi says.


STORY BY ALANA FOLEN :: PHOTOS BY LAWRENCE TABUDLO

PIPI’S BURGERS McCully Shopping Center 1960 Kapiolani Blvd. #103, Honolulu :: 946.7474 :: Sunday-Thursday, 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

When you mention AsahiGrill to the many localfolks familiar with the

popular restaurant, you canalmost guarantee that the firstthing to pop out of their mouthwill be “oxtail soup.” Longrenowned for the local staple,Asahi Grill serves up bowl

after bowl of its sig-nature dish to itsloyal customers —and tourists, too.

But that story isthe only kind of talevegetarians areinterested in, sincenon-meat eaterswould rather savethe ox than savor it.

So, if vegetari-

ans will have nothing to dowith dining on the tail or anyother part of an ox, why not eatlike one? (Yes, oxen are vege-tarian and feed on grasses andother herbaceous material.)

Asahi Grill serves up aneclectic mix of ethnic andisland faves for breakfast,lunch and dinner, whichincludes local-style Japanese-Chinese- and Korean-influ-enced dishes. And speaking ofKorean, the friendly Kakaakoneighborhood eatery offersKorean Salad ($8.50), a cool,light dish that will spice upanyone’s life, and if you don’teat meat or fish, it’s just rightfor a light meal with its gener-ous portion of crisp romaine

lettuce topped with slicedtomatoes, mushrooms, cucum-bers, onions, scallions andAsahi Grill’s homemade kimchee sauce.

Simple, yes, but so full ofspicy kim chee flavor, yourtaste buds will say kamsaham-nida! And so will the ox.

Contact Terri Hefner at [email protected]

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Who or what inspires you as achef/manager/owner? Ourfamily inspires us. Most of ourfamily members work in therestaurant business in HongKong. We had a chance to openour first restaurant in Hawaii in1998.

If you could serve food to acelebrity, who would it be andwhy? What dish would you

serve? If we could serve acelebrity, it would be PresidentObama and the first lady. Itwould be an honor to have ourPresident, who’s from Hawaii,try our most popular WontonNoodle. Our noodles and won-ton wrappers are imported fromCanada, and we make our spe-cial broth daily without anyMSG. The shrimp wonton isdelicious. We cut big pieces of

shrimp and add some groundpork and wrap it with the won-ton skin. Many customers sayour Shrimp Wonton Noodle isthe best on the island.

What is your favorite dish onthe menu? Why? Our favoritedish is our Baked Pork Chop withFried Rice. Every time we eatBaked Pork Chop with Fried Ricewe remember our childhood as

we’d eat this dish with family.We use the fresh boneless porkchop with our homemade tomatosauce and top it with mozzarellacheese. It’s so delicious!

Is there a dish that you createthat’s not on your menu, butavailable upon request? OurTrio Shrimp with White TruffleCream Sauce Spaghettini. Wespecial order the white truffle

paste, that’s imported fromItaly, since it’s hard to find inHawaii. You can smell it in thewhole restaurant when someoneorders it, and it’s considered themost expensive mushroom inthe world. We only have limitedwhite truffle paste in stock, soit’s first-come-first-served.Therefore, we don’t push peo-ple to this dish since it is noteasy to order the paste.


Sekiya’s serving saimin and okazu favoritesBy Jaimie Kim

After being in busi-ness for more than50 years, Sekiya’s

Restaurant andDelicatessen continues tofind its success in servingcustomers what they want:familiar favorites that theentire family can enjoy.

“We’re one of the fewfamily-owned okazuyas.Our customers like the tra-dition of that,” says ownerJoy Morihara.

Founded by Morihara’sgrandparents in 1934,Sekiya’s continues to makeits dishes from scratch.

Saimin — the restau-rant’s staple — is served inthree different sizes ($4.95for a small bowl, $6.95 fora large bowl and $8.95 foran extra-large bowl).

Topped with sweet-and-salty char siu, its flavorsblend with a traditionaldashi broth that is servedover noodles.

“Saimin is always popular.

It’s great with the older peo-ple and kids, and everyone inbetween,” Morihara states.

Hash Tempura ($5.70 forsix pieces, 95 cents peradditional piece), deep-fried corned beef hash ballsare tempura battered andfried until golden brown. Afavorite among customers,it is one of the eatery’smost popular okazu dishes.

If you’re still cravingmore or looking to try some-thing different, Sekiya’sOxtail Soup ($13.95) con-sists of whole oxtails,which are boiled until ten-der, giving flavor to thebroth. The soup is gar-nished with mustard cab-bage and served with gin-ger and Chinese parsley,which give it an extra tang.The dish also is served withrice, tsukemono and hot tea.

Above all else, Sekiya’scontinues to provide itscustomers with the home-style, local cooking theyknow and love.

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Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenesat your favorite restaurant? Well, much creditgoes to the many chefs, owners and man-

agers who work diligently day in and day out tomake sure Hawaii’s diners have a top-notch diningexperience. This week, Dining Out got the insidescoops from Anytime Cafe owners Cindy and KenWong, who gave us a little taste of Anytime Cafeand shared just what fuels their culinary drive.

Name Cindy and Ken Wong

Title Owners of Anytime Cafe

Training/education 14 years of

restaurant experience in Hawaii

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On any given dayat GoldenPalace Seafood

Restaurant, the Lamfamily, who own andoperate the establish-ment, can be foundmaking customers feelat home in their tradi-tional Chinese eatery.Three generations ofthe hard-workingbunch are often underone roof as founderHoward Lam greetscustomers, his son Gary manages thefloor and Gary’s three-year-old daughterBianca pays frequent visits, spreadingher joyful spirit about the 11-year-olddining spot.

Golden Palace’s expansive menu ofdim sum classics as well as

a la carte items also fillthe spacious interior

with happiness,and there’s onedish in particu-lar that gives an

extra dose ofcomfort. Stir-Fried

Chinese Broccoliwith Lap Cheong

($7.95) features abright heap of carrots,

green onion, straw mushrooms, Chinesebroccoli, lap cheong and minced garlic.

“It’s more of a family-style dish,”explains Gary. “You wouldn’t find it inmost big restaurants, but I do know a lotof people who grew up with it, wheretheir moms made it at home, and theyare looking for it when they go out toeat.”

In addition to childhood favorites,regulars also enjoy Beef with MalaysianSauce ($8.95), which is served on a siz-zling platter that lets off the enticingaroma of tangy black bean sauce when itis brought out of the kitchen. Shreddedonion, green onion, bell pepper and beeftenderloin soak in all that flavor to com-plete the dish.

And Gary suggests trying CashewChicken Taro Basket ($7.95), literallyfilled with straw mushroom, carrot,green onion, broccoli, cashews andchicken that have been prepared in asavory brown sauce. “The chef shredsthe taro, then deep fries it to cook and setthe shape of the basket,” he says whendescribing this entree’s edible outerwear.

So the next time you are weaving yourway through Chinatown’s vibrantstreets, stop in to Golden Palace and feelpart of the royal family.

1 Virginia, Gary, Bianca,Howard and Sherman Lam2 Beef with Malaysian Sauce($8.95)3 Chinese Broccoli with LapCheong ($7.95)


Feasting on family-stylefaves at Golden Palace

GOLDEN PALACESEAFOODRESTAURANT

WHERE111 N. King St., Honolulu

CALL521.8268

HOURSOpen daily, 7 a.m.-10 p.m.

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Let’s get one thing out of the way first:If you’re going to name your restau-rant after one dish, that dish better be

among the best — and Loco Moco DriveInn’s Loco Moco ($7.95) really is.Owner and chef Sheng Zhu saysthat it is one of the restaurant’smost popular dishes.

“The beef patties and thegravy are homemade,” Zhusays, explaining whatmakes their Loco Mocostand out. “And weuse fresh eggs andfresh rice.”

In addition to itsnamesake, the restau-rant serves up othertasty local favoritesat a reasonableprice.

Another must-tryitem is MushroomChicken ($8.25), which featuresfried chicken bathed in a creamymushroom sauce. Steak With GarlicShrimp ($10.25), which features NewYork steak, also is a popular item.

Just a couple weeks ago, Loco Moco


Loco Moco Drive Inn is a family-ownedventure: While chef and owner ShengZhu works in the kitchen, his wife

works at the front counter, and his brother helps out with thebusiness aspect.

“We all immigrated from China,” Zhu explains. Zhu moved toOahu more than 10 years ago and got started in the restaurantindustry right away. “Right when I moved here, all I was doing wasrestaurant work.”

He worked his way up quickly in his early days in the restaurantbusiness — going from prep work to one of the main chefs in a mat-ter of months. Prior to opening Loco Moco, Zhu and his brother owneda restaurant in Waikiki where Zhu further sharpened his culinaryskills. He opened Loco Moco Drive Inn about a year and a half ago.

While the service at Loco Moco Drive Inn is quick and conven-ient, owner and chef Sheng Zhu’s description of the restaurant as

“fast” should not be mistaken for fast food. Rather, therestaurant uses quality ingredients, and the menu

also includes healthy alternatives.“Sometimes a lot of people think thatlocal food is fatty or junk food,” Zhu

says. “But in here, we also carryhealthy items.

“We prepare all of the fooddaily, so it’s fresh,” Zhusays. “And most of theitems are homemade.”

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Loco Moco Drive InnMoanalua Shopping Center

930 Valkenburgh St.

423.8228

Open daily, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

Sheng and Christine Zhu

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started offering breakfast, served daily from 8 to 11a.m. Breakfast items include great deals such asPancake ($3 for three pancakes) and French Toast($4.50 for six pieces).

And for a true breakfast of champions, try theSuper Special Breakfast ($6.25), which includes twopieces of bacon, two slices of Spam, two sausagelinks, two Portuguese sausages, two eggs and twoscoops of rice.

Loco Moco is constantly creating new deals for itscustomers, including the recently added HouseSpecials. A couple of the new specials put an empha-sis on healthy eating, such as Health Plate with GarlicAhi ($7.95). This dish features a variety of vegetablesalong with the tasty, seasoned ahi and is served withbrown rice. And for seafood lovers, a similar newoffering is Health Plate with Mahi Mahi ($7.95).

“We always change and update (dishes) based onwhat is requested by customers,” Zhu explains.“Sometimes we ask customers what they are lookingfor.” Loco Moco found in their chats with customersthat a lot of diners are looking for healthier options.“They are health conscious,” he says.


By Alana Folen

Having been open for lessthan a year, SakuraTerrace Japanese Cafe

is flourishing with contempo-rary Japanese dining conceptsthat go beyond the norm. Whatbegan as a restaurant that spe-cialized in donburi dishes soonsprouted new ideas, and hassince then added grilled meats,sushi and an assortment ofseafood to its menu.

The ever-popular SakuraBento enthralls diners who wanta bit of everything. Priced at

$15.75 for lunch and $18 fordinner, this bento of all bentosoffers up a spectacular mealconsisting of rice, miso soup,salad and your choice of twodishes including sashimi (ahi,hamachi, salmon), shrimp andseasonal vegetable tempura,saikoro steak (cubed steak onthinly sliced potatoes), teriyakichicken and grilled salmon. Youwant it all? Now you have it.

Whether you’re dining withfamily, friends or business part-ners, Sakura Terrace has itemsspecifically made for sharingamong guests. Take MatsuriChirashi, for example.Presented in an oke bowl withrice, shrimp, ikura, unagi, egg

and more, this entree feeds twopeople during lunch ($13.75)and four to five individuals dur-ing dinner ($30).

“Sharing food brings peoplecloser together,” says SakuraTerrace marketing directorMarilyn Cariaga. “In addition toMatsuri Chirashi, people alsocan order other dishes to sharealong with it, such as SaikoroSteak ($10.75), Garlic Shrimpwith Burnt Rice ($19.75) orVegetable Nimono ($6.25).”

Everything’s coming uproses — or rather sakura — atthis South King Street estab-lishment, as there’s alwayssomething new to entertainyour taste buds.

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1 Steak with Garlic Shrimp ($10.25)2 Super Special Breakfast ($6.25)

3 Loco Moco ($7.95)


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is always

SAKURA TERRACE

WHERE 1240 S. King St.,Honolulu

CALL 591.1181

HOURS Monday-Saturday, 11a.m.-5 p.m. (cafe/lunch), 5-10 p.m.(dinner); Sundays, 4:30-9:30 p.m.(dinner)

WEBSITE sakuraterrace.com

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Matsuri Chirashi ($13.75, for two people)Leah Friel photos

Sakura Bento($15.75, lunch)

Patisserie La Palme D’orEnter into a land of simple elegance at

Patisserie La Palme D’or in Ala MoanaCenter. White marble floors, pristine glasscountertops and beautifully sweetarrangements greet you as you enterthrough the doors. Friendly staff are eagerto share their recommendations, and fromtime to time you’ll see head pastry chefAkiko Kimura making sure all the pas-tries, cakes, drinks and more are exactlyas they should be.

On my most recent visit to the patis-serie, owner Hiromi Tanaka quicklyidentified two lilikoi indulgences thatwill make you say, “Wow!” First isTropical Fromage ($4.20 each) — a LaPalme D’or classic — a masterpiece oflayered cheesecake and coconut spongecake topped with the most temptinglilikoi and mango mousse. A tropical par-

adise on earth, wouldn’t you agree? Nextis a fairly new item, which chef Akikocreated earlier this year. Affectionatelynamed Passion Delight ($4.95 each), thisone is almost too striking to devour. Withsuch precision, chef Akiko hand-craftslayer upon layer of vanilla sponge cakeintertwined with bits of fresh raspberrytopped with strawberry and lilikoi cream,and finally savory banana and whitechocolate mousse. Passion Delight thenseduces your palate even more as a rasp-berry macaroon and a strawberry morselsit atop this slice of heaven, encompass-ing a marriage of French flavor andJapanese craftsmanship.

Patisserie La Palme D'orAla Moana Center

1450 Ala Moana Blvd.941.6161

Stage RestaurantBravo to Stage Restaurant, a modernly

chic dining establishment located on thesecond floor of Honolulu Design Center.First impressions are always crucial, soStage awes its guests with its state-of-the-art interior complete with statement light-ing, stylish hues, eclectic furnishings andremarkable artwork.

And while Stage’s Asian-American-inspired cuisine receives rave reviews, thedesserts are immaculate as well. Pastrychef, Cainan Sabey, brings lilikoi to lifewith his Lilikoi Creamsicle creation($10). Available Monday through Friday,during dinner only (5:30 to 9 p.m.), thismorsel of love is meant to give a light andrefreshing end to your meal.

“The inspiration for this dish was orange-vanilla ice cream popsicles,” Sabey says.“The tartness and acidity of the lilikoi sor-bet together with the rich, creamy vanillaice cream brings a perfect balance of flavor.

“For a unique crunchy texture, I groundup freshly baked vanilla shortbread cook-ies with a premium organic extra virginolive oil that has been infused withKalamata olives. This process is calleddeconstructing and then reconstructingthe cuts, to get the same flavor of short-bread cookies, but creating a whole newtexture,” he adds, noting that the lilikoi isprocessed and shipped from Hilo and thevanilla beans are Tahitian.

What’s more is the sauce! Sure, LilikoiCreamsicle is simply amazing as is, butadd to that a sauce made from fresh straw-berries and a pomegranate-flavored bal-samic vinegarette, along with fresh fruitsand berries ... and oh, my days, it’sChristmas in September!

Stage RestaurantHonolulu Design Center

1250 Kapiolani Blvd.237.5429

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Clockwise from leftJJ Bistro’s Chocolate Lilikoi ($4.75); Stage’s truly chicinterior (file photo); Patisserie La Palme D’or’s PassionDelight ($4.95); La Palme D’or head pastry chef AkikoKimura; Stage’s Lilikoi Creamsicle ($10) (Photo courtesyof PacWest Studios)

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Tempt your taste buds with exotic Thaispecialties at the one and only Keo’s ThaiCuisine. Owned and operated by Keo

Sananikone, the establishment is open nightlyfor dinner and capitalizes on freshness.Restaurant favorites include Soft Shell Crabwith Panag Curry, Evil Jungle Prince, Sa-TehChicken and more. Keo’s Thai Cuisine is locatedat 2028 Kuhio Ave. in Waikiki. For more informa-tion and hours of operation, call 951.9355.

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Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square by Times Supermarket

524-1628

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

Credit Card Sale Only(With Coupon)

Hong Kong Dim Sum & Regular Menu Items

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

10% OFF(Charge) • 15% OFF(Cash)

Dim Sum & Reg. Menu Dine In Special!

5% OFF(Charge) •10% OFF(Cash)

10% OFF

Celebrating 11 Years!

Cash Sale Only (With Coupon)

5% OFF

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Avenue

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

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

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

Lobster$1299

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

One coupon per order. Cannot be combined with other offers. Expires 10/15/12

Pearl Cityby Wal-Mart455-6805

Kahala Mall738-5696

(KOZO)

Moiliili 951-5696

(KOZO)

Keeaumokuby Wal-Mart946-5696

(KOZO)

Pearlridge483-6805

36 pcs.(Inari 12 pcs/

Futomaki 24 pcs)


SERVING LUNCH & DINNER • TAKE-OUT AVAILABLE

www.genkisushiusa.com

Proud recipient of:

13Locations:

KONA (808) 327-6776KUKUI GROVE (808) 632-2450

LAHAINA (808) 661-0333MAUI MALL (808) 873-7776

OAHU:ALA MOANA 942-9102AINA HAINA 373-4033

EWA TOWN CENTER 683-1003KANEOHE 247-9595

KAPAHULU 735-7700KAPOLEI 674-4227

WAIAU 485-0227WAIKELE 678-3180

WARD CENTER 591-5600

OTHER ISLANDS:

www.genkisushiusa.com

We Love Kids......and Kids Love Us!

Oshinko Maki Kalbi Gunkan

Tuna Salad

Spam

Tamago

Hot Dog Roll

Gyoza

Edamame

SNACKPlatter $20(5) Shumai • (5) Har Gau(5) Rice Cake(5) Baked Manapua(5) Crispy Won Ton(5) Crispy Gau Gee

111 N. King St. Near Maunakea • Daily 7am-10pmFree Parking in Rear During DINNER HOURS ONLY •521-8268

FREECURB SIDE

PICK-UPw/ pre-paid

orders

PARTYPlatter A$30(7) Crispy Gau Gee(7) Spring Rolls(7) Baked Manapua(7) Shumai(2) Gon Lo Mein

Other Platters

Available

KAPOLEI MARKETPLACE590 Farrington Hwy692-9880

ALL-YOU-CAN-EATStarting at $9 .95

Mon-Fri $9.95Sat-Sun $11.95

Mon-Thurs $15.95Fri-Sun $17.95

SEAFOOD BUFFET

PRIVATE PARTIESavailable for

20-300 people

Call for details

LUNCH:

DINNER:

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

• Wine Spectator Award-Winning Wine List

• Live Entertainment

• Valet Parking

Proper Attire Required

Reservations Recommended2440 Kuhio Ave.

922 5555www.hyshawaii.com

Receive acomplimentary

Hy’s Cheesecake & Keepsake Photo For Honoree

Celebrate Your BirthdayWith us and

�Bistro & French Pastry

739-0993 • 626-53683447 Waialae Ave. • jjfrenchpastry.com

Try our delicious…Ilima and Honolulu Magazine Award-Winningpastries and our 4 or 5 course meals!

Desserts Galore!

Kissaten88 Piikoi St.593-1200

WHERE TO DINE

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

Anytime CafeMarket City Shopping Center2919 Kapiolani Blvd 735-3888

CAFE

Canton Seafood Restaurant923 Keeaumoku St.955-3388

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

Hee Hing Restaurant 449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Ave.738-8666

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

Golden Duck4230 Waialae Ave., Kahala737-7188

1221 S. King St.597-8088 Jade Dynasty

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

Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine 590 Farrington Hwy.692-9880

CATERERS

Makino Chaya98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

Cafe Central999 Bishop StreetFirst Hawaiian Bank Building Lobby306-9284

CHINESECamellia Buffet930 McCully St.951-0511/0611

BUFFET

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor

restaurantsuntory.com922-5511

RESTAURANT

SUNTORY

Buy One EntréeGet the Second

50% OFF**Some exclusions may apply. Exp. 9/30/12

Okinawan • JapaneseSteak • SeafoodLocal Favorites

Under New Management


Come & VisitOnce We Return

For ALL Your Favorite Sweets!

Closed 9/30 – 10/11

4369 Lawehana St. (across Target in Salt Lake)

www.larrysbakery.com or find us on OPEN: MON - FRI 6AM - 1PM

SAT 6AM - 12PM

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

*DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALL BEVERAGES WITH

THIS AD. EXP. 10/31/12.

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

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

HONOLULU • 589-2299510 Piikoi St.

AIEA • 484-222298-150 Kaonohi St.

TWO GREAT LOCATIONS!

Valid during dinner only. Not combinable with other offers. Exp. 10/31/12

OKTOBERFESTEvery Monday & Wednesday in October.

1 lb. Choice Beef Shabu Shabu

Draft orDomestic Beers

$2$1995 &

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

Partner with zpizza andmake a difference...

Donate $1 for a Pumpkin Pin-Up and receivea $1 OFF coupon to be used on a future

visit thru 11/30/12. All proceeds willgo to St. Jude Research Hospitalworking to cure childhood cancer.

Available October 1st!

October SpecialsOctober SpecialsOctober SpecialsOctober SpecialsNEW!

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

SmokedHam Shank

Bratwurst $1295

Smoked Pork Chops $1425

Friday & SaturdayOctober 5 & 6, 201211 A.M. - Midnight

Breakfast Special:

$995

$1575

Served with: Sauerkraut, German potatosalad & Bavarian red cabbage.

Includes Salad Bar & Chocolate Mint Cake

Crispy potato pancakes,Bratwurst & 2 Largeeggs, any style. . . . . . . . .

WHERE TO DINE

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

Henry Loui’s2850 Paa St.833-3728

Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square, 524-1628

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

JJ Bistro & French Pastry3447 Waialae Ave.739-0993

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

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

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

Mandalay (The)1055 Alakea St.525-8585

Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant5724 Kalanianaole Hwy.377-5566

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

Asian Mix1234 South Beretania St.521-1688

Little Village Noodle House1113 Smith St.545-3008

FAMILY DININGAsahi Grill Ward515 Ward Ave.593-2800

$1 OFFAny Breadpurchases over $4

Must present coupon • exp. 10/4/12

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

“All Natural no added chemicals”

988-43102752 Woodlawn Dr. • Manoa Marketplace

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

NOW OPENMONDAYS!

735-5544449 KAPAHULU AVE., STE 101

www.HeeHingHawaii.com

Peking Duck • Seafood Tofu Soup • CracklingChicken • Pepper Salt Kauai Shrimp • Shrimp

with Vegetables • Stuffed Foo Jook Rollswith Choy Sum • Mongolian Pork Chop withSweet Onions • Braised E Mein • Our Fresh

Baked Mooncakes

Pianist Terry Tom performs on Thursdays

CELEBRATE THE MOON FESTIVAL

LET US COOK FOR YOU

Chinese Chicken Salad • Mu ShuPork • Roast Duck • Shrimp Canton

Garlic String Beans • Minute ChickenCake Noodle • Rice

A MENU FOR 4

$49 for four* (reg. $62)

HONG KONG DIM SUM LUNCH5 Dim Sum SelectionsChinese Chicken Salad

Beef Choy Sum Chow FunShrimp Fried Rice

$44 for four* (reg. $54)

$199 Table of 10 (reg. $229)

* Offer expires 9/30/12. Coupon Required

• MOON FESTIVAL MENU •

FRESH BAKED MOONCAKESavailable now through Sept. 30

Voted Best Thai in Hawaii

Walking distance from all Waikiki Hotels

SERVING HAWAII SINCE 1977...

tel. 951-9355tel. 951-9355

THAI CUISINETHAI CUISINE

15% OFF Take OutCoupon required. Not combinablewith other offers. Expires 10/5/12

2028 Kuhio Avenue Dinner 5:00pm - Closing

www.keosthaicuisine.com


Make Someone’sDay Special

Order one to two weeksin advance.

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

www.lapalmedor-usa.com 941-6161

841-0931Kam Shopping Center

Open 6am Daily

Limited Time OnlyAvailable Monday

thru ThursdayOffer good thru 10/31/12.

Not valid with other offers or discounts.

Prime Rib Au Jus or Hawaiian Plate

$2.00 OFF$1.00 OFF Laulau or Kalua Pig Plate

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Try Our Famous Saimin!

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

www.SekiyasRestaurant.com

Try Our Famous Saimin!“The Neighborhood’s Favorite Local Style

Saimin Served in a HotHomemade Soup”

2746 Kaimuki Ave

732-1656ACROSS KAIMUKI H.S.

SEKIYA’S RESTAURANT& DELICATESSEN

Serving Hawaii for 77 Years!

2012

SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE

Buy one dinner entrée, receive 2nd entrée

50% OFFvalid Sun, Mon & Tue with ad Expires 10/9/12

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

Jerry Santos& Hula

RobertCazimero

BrothersCazimero

DannyCouch

WED

THU

R

FRI

SAT

Special Summer 5-Course Dinner

available Sun, Mon, & Tues Only

$40$15

Per Personadd’l forwine parings

WHERE TO DINE

Kit N Kitchen1010 University Avenue942-7622

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

Pagoda1525 Rycroft St.948-8356

Restaurant Epic 1131 Nuuanu Ave.587-7877

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

Opulicious946 Coolidge Street943-8885

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

Shore Bird RestaurantOutrigger Reef on the Beach922-2887

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

Wailana Coffee House1860 Ala Moana Blvd.955-1764

Zippy’s Call the one nearest you

Willows (The)901 Hausten St.952-9200

Max’s Of ManilaWAIPAHU94-300 Farrington HwyHONOLULU801 Dillingham Blvd.951-6297

FILIPINO

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

Loco MocoMoanalua Shopping Center930 Valkenburgh St., #205423-8228

Brasserie

DuVin

Plan Your Next Special Event at

Elegant, Informal Dining

545-11151115 Bethel Street

www.brasserieduvin.com

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

Birthday, Office & Holiday Parties.

www.samchoyhawaii.com

Like us on Facebook forSpecial Deals & Offers

580 Nimitz Hwy.545-7979

$29.95Oktoberfest 2012Oct. 1st thru 14th

Sausage Sampler $12.95Bratwurst, Jadgwurst and Knackwurst

Sausage with Sauerkraut House Cured Salmon Gravlax $13.95

Hearty Beef & Barley Soup $5.95

~Entrees~Grilled Ahi Nicoise Salad $17.95 (lunch only)

Sausage Sandwich $12.95 (lunch only)Sam's German Plate

Lunch $19.95 • Dinner $22.95

Roast Pork PlateLunch $15.95 • Dinner $19.95

Sam's Style Weiner SchnitzelLunch $19.95 • Dinner $24.95

~Dessert~House Baked Apple Strudel $6.00

Ala mode add $1.50

By Popular DemandHawaiian Crab Bake Dinner Buffet

Will Continue Oct. 1st thru 14th

PRESENTS

WAIKIKI’S HOTTESTLATE NIGHT HAPPY HOUR

INCREDIBLE SPECIALTY COCKTAILS & FOOD

HANDCRAFTED COCKTAILS $7VINO $5

WELL DRINKS $6ITALIAN BEER BUCKET $14

LA DOLCE VITA

EVERY THURS – SUN10:30PM – 2AM

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

All Bottles and Glasses of Wine

7 am - 10 pm

KAILUA 263-8880

KAIMUKI 738-8855

PEARLRIDGE EAST 487-8188

WAIPIO 678-8868

WARD CENTER 591-8891

www.bigcitydinerhawaii.com

Find us onFacebook & Twitter

The Original

50% OFF!50% OFF!


801 Dillingham Blvd.(next to Costco Iwilei)

Honolulu Hawaii 96817

Waipahu Shopping Plaza

94-300 Farrington Hwy., Suite F-1Waipahu, Hawaii 96797

Cuisine of the Philippines

www.maxschicken.com 951-MAXS (6297)

Now Available Max’sCaramel Bars™

Sweet, chewy and nutty

KAKA‘AKO KITCHENWard Center 596-7488

NEW!!!! ABC Sandwich

Avocado, Bacon, Crab SandwichRipe Avocado, Lump Crabmeat,Natural Preservative Free Bacon

& Basil Aioli

So Flaky, Buttery and Cheesy you’ll forget why you’re having salad!

Also introducing NEW CAESAR SALAD

WITH PARMESAN CRISPS.

NEW!!!! ABC Sandwich

Avocado, Bacon, Crab Sandwich

Original Coupon required. One discounted item per coupon. Not combinable with any other offer. No cash value. One coupon per person, per visit.Exp. 10/31/12.

$100 FOR ANY DESSERT

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

with purchase of an Entreé

$100 FOR ANY DESSERT

with purchase of an Entreé

BYOB

Ph: 677-7744 www.acateredexperience.com

Full Service Catering & Event Planning

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

BENTO $11.95Reg. $15.95CHOICE of TWO:

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

SHRIMPSPECIAL$9.25Reg. $11.95

• (3) Big Shrimp • (4) Veg. Tempura• Tsukemono• Miso Soup & Rice• TeaINCLUDES: MISO SOUP, TOFU, GYOZA, SALAD & TEA

JUMBO SHRIMPSPECIAL$12.95• (3) Jumbo

Shrimp • (4) Veg.

Tempura• Tsukemono• Miso Soup & Rice• Tea

1055 Alakea St.525-8585

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

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

www.themandalayhawaii.com

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

WHERE TO DINE

Top of WaikikiWaikiki Business Plaza2270 Kalakaua Ave. 923-3877

Stage Restaurant1250 Kapiolani Blvd.237-5429

Chai’s Island BistroAloha Tower Marketplace585-0011

Hy’s Steak House2440 Kuhio Ave.922-5555

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

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

FINE DINING

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

FRENCH

Fine Dining Burgundy1006 Kapahulu Ave.739-5000

Brasserie Du Vin1115 Bethel St.545-1115

Il LupinoRoyal Hawaiian Center922-3400

ITALIAN

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

Fifty Three By The Sea53 Ahui Street536-5353

Fresco Italian Restaurant2005 Kalia RoadHilton Hawaiian VillageRainbow Bazaar 2F941-8868

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

515 WARD AVE.

SO ONO!

ShakaShort Rib Burger Combo

$889Braised Short Ribs, Spinach, Sauteed Onions, Swiss, Kalbi Aioli

McCully Shopping Center

946-7474

Must present coupon. No substitutions.Cannot combine w/other specials/discounts. Exp. 10/4/12

✁

plus tax(reg. $12.25)

10:30am-10pmOPEN DAILY


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

943-8885

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

Mon-Fri: 10am-7pm • Sat: 10am-3pm • Sun closedStarting 10/1 our Friday hours will change to 10am-3pm

NOW SERVING EVERY FRIDAY

DURING SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER

10%OF ALL SOFT DRINK PURCHASES WILL BENEFIT

10% OFF

Prime Grade FILET MIGNON

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

$49

Kama‘aina Discountwith valid Hawaii I.D. Not valid with

other offers, valid on food only. Please present ad when ordering

WHERE TO DINE

Kobe Japanese Steak House1841 Ala Moana Blvd.941-4444

Hifumi Japanese RestaurantChinese Cultural Plaza536-3035

JAPANESE

Z PizzaWard Centre Auahi St. Shops 596-0066Kailua 151 Hekili St. 230-8400

IchirikiAIEA 98-150 Kaonohi St.484-2222

HONOLULU 510 Piikoi St.589-2299

Romanos Macaroni GrillAla Moana CenterHookipa Terrace 356-8300

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

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

Taormina-Sicilian Cuisine227 Lewers St. 926-5050

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

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

3441 WAIALAE AVE

Offer expires 10/15/12

780-3115 OPEN DAILY 11 AM - 12 AM

BYOB

LIVENFL GAMES

Live Oyster BarONE DOZEN OYSTERS

$22Reg $28Save $6

Not combinable with other offers/discounts.

488-8836PEARL KAI SHOPPING CENTER

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

Must present coupon, Not combinable with other specials. Limit one coupon per person. Exp: 10/11/12

HAPPY

HOUR

5pm– Close

12oz Beer

$2

4 Pc GYOZA(w/ purchase of a

regular meal)

2 Pc Shrimp Tempura

(w/ purchase of a combo)

FREE!FREE!

Chicken Katsu(w/ purchase of a

regular meal)

$2

Shrimp Scampi Won Ton Noodle

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

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

FREE PIZZA!BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE (Reg. $9.95each)

Build your own 10" pizza with

unlimited toppings.*Take out only, w/coupon; not to be combined

with any other offer. Expires 10/15/12.

ALA MOANA CENTER

MALL LEVEL, MAUKA

NEXT TO VICTORIA’S SECRET

946-6388www.panyagroup.com

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

A fi ne steak. A fi ne experience.

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

to provide a juicy and tender treat for your palate.

a cutabove

the rest.


TUES-SUN 11am –2pm

featuring…Nicoise Salad andMoules Marinieres Frites

1006 KAPAHULU AVE. 739-5000

DINNER SERVED TUES-SUN FROM 5PM

WAIMALU 485-8883

98-1277 Kaahumanu St.(across from Safeway)

www.paesanohawaii.com

MANOA988-5923

2752 Woodlawn Drive

Two crab cakes on a bed of green salad, tossed with our house made creamy Italian vinaigrette.

www.3660.com

This month’s featured dinner

Wednesday, Oct. 17 • 6:30pm

MatsutakeMadness

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

Fire Roasted Matsutake Soup with Root Vegetables

Shrimp on Matsutake RisottoBroiled Soy Sake Black Cod

Braised Escarole & Shiso, Matsutake Dashi Nage

Fire Roasted Duck BreastMatsutake Confit

Certified Angus Beef SirloinMatsutake Rice

Chocolate Crunch$90

40% off all bottles of wine or waived corkage Valid at Participating Locations:

©20

12 IH

OP

IP, L

LC

LIMITED TIME ONLY

DAILY 4PM–CLOSING

Free Entree must be of equal or lesser value. Offer expires 9/30/12. Must present coupon. Cannot be combined with other discounts.

BUY ONERegular Priced Entree

and (2) Beverages, Receive

2nd Entree FREE

• Windward Mall • Pearl City• Waikiki (Ala Moana Blvd)• Waikiki on Kuhio • Hilowww.ihophawaii.com

Yoshi Restaurant would like to extend our graditude for your patronage. Our last day of operation will be thisSunday, September 30.

Thank You,The Yoshi Staff

• Modern Izakaya• Sushi Bar

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

ODORIKOJapanese restaurant

visit us at odorikohawaii.com

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

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

QUEEN SET($14.95)

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KING SET($16.95)

Only 7.50

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

50% off any sizeDraft Beer!

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

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

Kama‘aina Lunch& Take Out Menu

Early Bird SPECIAL

All offers expire 10/31/12.

Bring or mention this Ad to receive

WHERE TO DINE

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

KOREANSushi King2700 S. King St. 947-2836

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

Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen2746 Kaimuki Avenue732-1656

Sushi Company 1111 McCully Street 947-5411

Sakura Terrace Japanese Cafe1240 South King Street 591-1181

Yoshi1427 Makaloa St. 941-6891

Yakiniku Million626 Sheridan St.596-0799

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

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

Odoriko Japanese Restaurant2400 Koa Ave.923-7368

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

www.mccullysc.com • Ample Parking Available in Basement off Pumehana Street 1960 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 202, Honolulu, HI 96826

Japanese Hair Straightening

10%OFFMon - Sat: 9am - 7pm • Sun: 10am - 5pmPhone: (808) 951-6903

Royal Hawaiian Center, Bldg. C, Level 3 | 380-9300Lunch 11:00a-2:00p, Happy Hour 2:00p-5:00p, Dinner 5:00p-10:00p

Open Daily | Full Bar | Validated Parking

Hawaii’s only Gourmet Buffet15% OFF Dinner

*Discount valid with local or Military ID, & Seniors (ages 60+). Cannot be combined with any other offers.

Now Serving Snow Crab!


Teriyaki Chicken $7.95Teriyaki Combo (Steak & Chicken) $10.95Fish of the Day $7.95North Shore Garlic Shrimp $9.95

NEW MENU & SUSHI BAR!

Includes Miso Soup,Salad, Rice and Japanese hot teaNot valid with other offers or promotions.Gift Cards Available

BLUE HAWAII SUSHI BAR & RESTAURANT

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W hile local awards serve as attractivefeathers in the caps of eateries, the hon-ors bestowed by international organiza-

tions carry much more weight and prestige.Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant, located at

Hookipa Terrace on Ala Moana Center’s fourthfloor, recently experienced the prideand acclaim that comes with earn-ing such an award as the EscoffierSociety’s Asia Pacific Regionnamed the restaurant as “BestChinese Restaurant in Hawaii.”The Five-Star Diamond Award ofExcellence was presented to JadeDynasty in August, and comes from the presti-gious culinary group that boasts a history datingback to 1936.

“It’s a great honor for us,” says general managerGary Chan. “One of the gentlemen from theEscoffier Society flew here all the way fromthe Asia Pacific headquarters to test outour food.”

Jade Dynasty is constantlyadding new menu items, manyof which are influenced by thecuisine in both China and HongKong, including Braised Shanghai

Pak Choy with Carrot andCrab Meat Sauce ($17.95,advance order required). Thedish features fresh, flavorfulvegetables in a savory sauce,and for those who do not prefer

meat, Chan explains that the crabmeat can be excluded to create a

vegetarian option.“This is a very healthy

option, as the sauce con-tains a little egg white and

carrots, and crabmeat that goes ontop of the pakchoy, which isarranged turnedup-style on the

plate,” Chan says. “The presentation is beautiful,and the taste is very good as well.”

Yin & Yang Seafood Soup ($22.95, serves fivepeople, advance order is required) pleases both thetaste buds and the eyes, as the dish is presentedbeautifully with the broth crafted to feature ele-

ments of spinach and pumpkin.“The top of the dish contains two

layers, as the spinach and pumpkinare on top, and the seafood isbelow,” Chan says. “It’s abrand-new item, and it’s veryhard to prepare this dish with

the different layers.”Another popular seafood selection served up

at Jade Dynasty is Steamed Crab and Mochi Rice ina Lotus Wrap (market price, advance orderrequired). Chan explains that the mochi rice is

steamed in the lotus leaf with the Dungeness craband stir-fried with a Chinese white wine

sauce to allow the starch to soakup all the flavors.

Chan also is proud of anoth-er new dish to grace the JadeDynasty menu in the Deep-

Fried Golden Rolls ($4.50 fortwo). The pupu-style dish features

taro, Chinese bacon and sausagewrapped in special spring roll wrappers that areshipped to the restaurant from China. The tastystarter features a light and flaky outer layer thatwon’t weigh down diners.

Another scintillating starter drawing rave reviewsis Snow Mountain Char Siu Bun ($3.50 for three),which features three meat-filled buns that are lightand fluffy, not doughy. The buns, which resemblelittle snow-capped mountains, are cooked in a spe-cial oven from China.

“We try to add new items every couple of weeks,so you will constantly see something new on themenu,” Chan says of the eatery that is capable ofhosting up to 300 people, and encourages cus-tomers to celebrate birthdays and special events ineither the main dining room or one of the privatedining areas.

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Award-Winning Cuisine Jade DynastyStory by Kyle Galdeira

Photos by Nathalie Walker

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A. Snow Mountain Char Siu Bun ($3.50 for three) B. Deep-Fried Golden Rolls ($4.50 for two) C. JadeDynasty general manager Gary Chan D. Steamed Crab and Mochi Rice in a Lotus Wrap (market price)

(Photo courtesy of Jade Dynasty) E. Braised Shanghai Pak Choy with Carrot and Crab Meat Sauce($17.95) F. Yin & Yang Seafood Soup ($22.95) (Photo courtesy of Jade Dynasty)

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