APRIL 10-16, 2011 Seared Scallop Spinach Parmesan Risotto, at left, and Red Duck Pesto Risotto A decade into their business and marriage, Kit and May Yiu of Kit n Kitchen are still rolling right along — on a shiny 2011 Harley-Davidson with scrumptious Eurasian dishes in tow and a whole lotta love as their fuel. See page 4 | Lawrence Tabudlo photo The sweetest of Easter treats at La Palme D’or | 9 Ton Ton’s meat-free vegetable broths | 13 ALSO: Time for Anytime Cafe | 12 ALSO: Time for Anytime Cafe | 12 ALSO: Time for Anytime Cafe | 12 What a Ride Oh,
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Seared Scallop Spinach Parmesan Risotto, at left,
and Red Duck Pesto Risotto
A decade into their business and marriage, Kit and May Yiu of Kit n Kitchenare still rolling right along — on a shiny 2011 Harley-Davidson with scrumptiousEurasian dishes in tow and a whole lotta love as their fuel. See page 4 | Lawrence Tabudlo photo
The sweetest of Easter treats at La Palme D’or | 9Ton Ton’s meat-free vegetable broths | 13
ALSO:Time for
Anytime Cafe | 12
ALSO:Time for
Anytime Cafe | 12
ALSO:Time for
Anytime Cafe | 12
What a Ride
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While I completely adore all typesof cuisine from across theworld, there’s one food item
that I absolutely cannot and will not livewith out.
Drum roll, please.I am a complete sucker for tofu! You may
be surprised to hear such a thing, as tofumay be categorized as the simplest offoods. But there’s something about it thatis so fresh and pure, like an empty canvaswaiting to be created into a masterpiece.
This week, I took it upon myself to seewhat some of our Island’s best chefs, akaartists, are creating with tofu. All wereworks of culinary art in their own right —some simple and classic, while othersremarkably eclectic. So get your appetitesready, readers, because there’s more totofu than meets the eye.
Azure RestaurantThe freshest of
catches are found atAzure Restaurant, aspecialty islandseafood restaurantled by chef de cuisineJon Matsubara.Located at The RoyalHawaiian a Luxury
Collection Resort, Azure offers a menu,hand-crafted by Matsubara, that payshomage to succulent island fish and fruitsde mer. Fresh fish are selected each morn-ing from the Hawaii fish auction, sopatrons know they’re receiving only thebest from Hawaii’s waters.
Knowing that tofu was what I was afterthis week, Matsubara had a few exquisitetofu dishes up his sleeve that were bothuniquely appealing and utterly onolicious.
“We have vegetarians who come in allthe time and we highly recommend theBlackened Tofu appetizer ($25),”Matsubara says. “One of the ideas was totake a piece of tofu, roast and butcher itlike a piece of fish. So we cut it to look like
a filet of fish and put the same spice mix-ture on it, roast it and serve it with a vinai-grette and vegetables.
“We took a very classical blackeningspice (Cajun style) and added a bit ofIndian spice, along with the traditionalJapanese flavors of furikake,” he adds. “Itworks really well together.”
And I have to say, this is one of the mosttantalizing tofu dishes I have ever comeby, second only to Matsubara’s Whole FishPreparation (market price). The latter dishfeatures a dramatic presentation of awhole deboned fish, such as a snapper,perfectly fileted and deep fried to a crisp,
and accompanied by Sumida Farms’Watercress and Tofu Salad.
“This is another local favorite for peoplewho love to eat the whole fish. It’s servedwith a ponzu sauce drizzled on the tofuand the cherry tomatoes and a wasabi soy
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By Alana Folen | Photos by Leah Friel
Above The author shows off a few of AzureRestaurant’s fabulous tofu dishes, including awhole snapper (market price) with tofu salad.Right Sumo Ramen’s Mabo Tofu ($6.25) is awinner among guests.
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cover storyove is always in the air at Kit nKitchen, where the aroma ofattraction tugs on the heart-
strings of diners, wooing them to partake inculinary goodness. And when guests finallydig in at this eclectic eatery on UniversityAvenue, they indubitably end up falling forits dishes — and hard.
You can credit Kit and May Yiu — an inseparablehusband-and-wife team since the restaurant firstopened its doors a decade ago — for that chemicalreaction. The couple’s love of food, and for each other,is readily apparent in the care and ingenuity they bringto a menu replete with Eurasian delights.
Dining Out recently caught up with the Yius who,even after 11 years of marriage, are still firm believersin the mantra, “Love is food for the soul.”
DO: It’s always great when people are able to dowhat they love, and it’s evident that both of you pos-sess a love of food.
May: We really love food and we like to try differentkinds of food. I grew up in Hong Kong, but spent sometime during my high school years living in Quebec. Itwas there that I was introduced to a lot of French-stylecuisine that’s often blended with a Canadian-style cui-sine.
Kit: I was born and raised in Hong Kong, and latermoved to Hawaii and graduated from Moanalua HighSchool, and I’ve always loved food. I’ve been in therestaurant industry for more than 20 years and hadmany opportunities to travel, having worked in Japanfor a bit. It was there that I was greatly influenced bythe Japanese-European mix, as well as Italian. A lot ofAsian and European twists also can be found in HongKong, and I grew up accustomed to that kind of flavorand cuisine.
DO: Diners can find many of these Eurasian influ-ences in your cuisine. Could you name a few that theymust absolutely try?
Kit: Our risottos have always been popular, and bypopular demand we’ve added additional risotto varia-tions to the menu. For example, the Lamb RisottoRosemary ($13.95) features tender roast lamb sea-soned with rosemary atop a Burgundy tomato saucerisotto with fresh onion, celery, tomato and a touch ofParmesan cheese. The Red Duck Pesto Risotto($13.95) is unique with roasted duck atop a refreshingtomato pesto sauce risotto with a pinch of Parmesancheese. The broth that we simmer with the risotto isreally special.
May: Kit serves as executive chef here and we havemany Chef’s Specials like Pepper Lamb (two pieces,$14.95; three pieces, $16.95; four pieces, $20.95), a rackof lamb grilled with herbs, black pepper sauce and amix of vegetables. It comes with your choice of rice orspaghetti. The Red Wine Ox Tail Stew ($13.95) is alsoone that you’ll never forget. Served with jasmine rice,the ox tail simmers in a red wine sauce that gives off atender yet powerful taste. The Osso Bucco Milanese($16.95) is another favorite. This dish consists of beefosso bucco braised in an aromatic sauce with freshRoma tomato, fresh vegetables and herbs. If lookingfor an appetizer, I recommend Kit’s Sampler ($9.95)
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Owners Kit and MayYiu form quite a tag team
at Kit n Kitchen, wherethe Eurasian dishes are
plentiful and the mainingredient is amor.
Story by Alana Folen
Photos by Lawrence Tabudlo
Kit, on his 2011 Harley-Davidson Dyna Super Glide, and May with two delicious menu items: Seared Scallop Spinach Parmesan Risotto ($15.95) and Red
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DO: That’s quite an eclecticarray of flavors! Kit n Kitchenalso has a Four-Course mealoption. What is this all about?
Kit: The Four-Course mealis priced at only $19.95. Forthe first course, customerscan pick from a Garden Saladwith a homemade gingerdressing, Milano Tomato Soup,Creamy Corn Soup or a CreamyMushroom Soup. Then, for the sec-ond course, you receive Kit’sSampler, and as part of the thirdcourse, diners may choose oneentrée from the entrée section of themenu. Finally, the meal wraps upwith your choice of dessert — choco-late cake, ice cream sundae orcheese-cake. The four-course mealcan feed one person, and wine pair-ing is available for an additional cost.
DO: You obviously have some-thing special going on here — espe-cially when it comes to the restau-
rantand your marriage. It’s a perfect pair-ing. How did Kit n Kitchen come tobe?
May: We met in Hong Kong andshortly after we were married, Kitsays to me, “You like to eat and I liketo eat. How about we open our ownrestaurant?!” So that’s pretty muchhow Kit n Kitchen came to be(laughs).
DO: Do the two of you come upwith all the recipes on your own?
May: Yes, Kit and I are both verycreative and we’re constantly think-ing of new items. We have our friendsand customers try our new items,
and if they like it then it goeson the menu.
Kit: I cook, but May’s theboss (laughs).
DO: Do you think that beingmarried has been beneficialwhen working together in thisbusiness?
May: Of course! In therestaurant business, peoplecan be out for themselves, butwe really want the best foreach other. We’re always look-
ing in the same direction.Kit: We do fight from time to time,
but in the end, it’s all worth it.
DO: You’ve constantly beenadding to your restaurant by includ-ing a very successful breakfast menu,for instance, that many say offers thebest Eggs Benedict on the island. Anymore plans for Kit n Kitchen?
Kit: Maybe opening anotherrestaurant? We’re not sure yet. Wehave a lot of people approaching usto open another one. But we’re a tagteam, so we’ll always be together atwhatever restaurant it may be.
Kit and May showing off their 10th anniversary wedding tattoos on their forearms.When placed side by side, the tattoos reveal a complete sun. “We shine best whenwe’re together,” May says.
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For those of us who live here, it can beall too easy to take Oahu’s charmsfor granted.
Many of us establish routines andfamiliar paths, and then forget the simplejoy of deviating from them to reclaim theisland’s treasures.
Top of Waikiki is a perfect example ofan Oahu treasure whose charms arebeing rediscovered by locals. “I meetpeople and talk to them about the restau-rant, and it’s not unusual for them to say,‘I was there 20 years ago, and I haven’tbeen back since,’” says Craig Bunkley,general manager of the 46-year-oldWaikiki restaurant. “It’s changed so
much. The food is probably better thanit’s ever been before. The service isgreat. And of course, every table has aview.”
That’s putting it mildly. Top of Waikikiis a revolving restaurant on the top floorof the Waikiki Business Plaza, and theview from any table is spectacular.Looking a bit like a three-tiered weddingcake, the restaurant was built in 1965 bylocal businessman William K.H. Mau anddesigned by architect John Graham Jr.(known also for projects like the SeattleSpace Needle). A single row of tables oneach tier ensures a fantastic view forevery guest. The entire circular restau-
rant sits on a huge plat-form turned by a pair of1.5 hp electric motors and18 stainless steel wheels.
Under the direction ofexecutive chef John Neff,the restaurant’s Pacificfusion cuisine featuresstrong local flavors withEuropean flair. GrilledAtlantic Salmon ($35),with tempura shrimp andscallop soufflé, is servedwith a miso consommé.
Surf & Turf ($33) consists of curriedseafood paella with Portuguese sausage,kalbi short ribs and kim chee. The TeaSmoked Duck Duo ($33) includes duckbreast with li hing orange ginger sauce,accompanied by moo shu duck confitspring rolls. And the Spicy Tuna “Tartare”Caesar Salad ($12) actually inducedBunkley to accept the job as GM.
The restaurant also boasts an impres-sive wine list. “You don’t see many winelists with Viognier on them,” Bunkleyobserves, referring to vintages madewith rare white grapes from the Rhôneregions of France. Other eclectic bottlesinclude a 2005 Neal Cabernet fromCalifornia, the 2004 Cliff Lede “Poetry,”and the 2004 Sassicaia, a Super Tuscan
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described by Wine Enthusiast as “thebest Sassicaia of the last 10 years.”Wines are priced from $7-$15 by theglass (all entrées on the menu havesuggested pairings); bottles start ataround $25.
For the past year or two, therestaurant has boasted two nightlyHappy Hours. From 5 to 7 p.m. andagain from 9 to 11 p.m., guests mayenjoy $4 martini and cocktail specialswith vodkas from Skyy and Kai, anddraft beer and house wine by theglass for the same price. The $7 pupumenu includes selections like BBQ
Pork Sliders, a California Roll Towerand Spicy Ahi Poke.
“Every night during Happy Hour,we have a great crowd with a lot ofgood energy,” Bunkley notes. “Whenwe saw how successful it was, wethought maybe there was an opportu-nity for a late-night event.”
Promoted through Facebook, theSaturday Night Special event hap-pens just once a month — traditional-ly on the third Saturday, though itmay vary — and features the samedrink and pupu specials offered dur-ing Happy Hour, plus occasional live
entertainment. “We want to keep itspecial for people who take interestin the restaurant,” says Bunkley. “It’sour way of thanking them.”
The restaurant is now taking reser-vations for its Mother’s Day BuffetBrunch on Sunday, May 8, between 10a.m. and 2 p.m. “I don’t think you canfind a better venue!” says Bunkley.The buffet, priced at $39.95 for adultsand $19.95 for children aged 3 to 10,will feature treats such as prime rib,grilled swordfish with pesto creamsauce, country-fried chicken withsausage gravy, and eggs Benedict
with spinach, Prosciutto, asparagus,and crab Béarnaise.
“Many local clientele take advan-tage of us for special occasions,” con-cludes Bunkley. “But there’s a greatadvantage to coming here any time.We have validated parking, so youcan see the sunset, have dinner andexperience Waikiki until midnight,when our garage closes. And duringour late-night events, we extend theparking hours. People need to knowhow easy it is to come down here andenjoy this restaurant — and Waikiki, apart of Hawaii we sometimes forget.”
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Chai’s high-fly startersChef Chai opened his chic Island bistro in 1998
and also serves as corporate chef for HawaiianAirlines. Travelers can experience a taste of hiscuisine starting May 1 on international anddomestic flights. Here are a few standout starteroptions found on his restaurant menu.
�Fresh Oysters on the Half Shell ($12)Served with a lemongrass garlic mignonette.“We use a special Thai-style sauce on the oys-
ters, with a bit of lemongrass, chili pepper andgarlic,” Chaowasaree says. “It’s a very flavorfuldish.”
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World-renowned chef ChaiChaowasaree of Chai’s IslandBistro is teaming up with some
of Hawaii’s most celebrated chefs,including Roy Yamaguchi, Alan Wong,George Mavrothalassitis and D.K.Kodama, to support Hawaiian Airlines“Lei Day for Japan,” a special fundraisingeffort to help in the country’s recoveryefforts following last month’s devastat-ing earthquake and tsunami.
The Hawaii cuisine and music extrava-ganza is set for 6 p.m. May 1 at AlohaTower Marketplace. There will be contin-uous entertainment provided through-out the evening by riveting local artists,such as Kealii Reichel, Jake Shimabukuroand Natalie Ai Kamauu, to name a few,and more than 25 various food stationsoffering an exquisite array of local
favorites. Adding to the dining festivi-ties, wines will be selected by mastersommelier Chuck Furuya and providedcourtesy of Southern Wine & Spirits.
“You don’t often see some of Hawaii’sbest chefs all a part of one event. Buteveryone wants to help Japan in itsrecovery efforts,” says Chaowasaree.“This is for a great cause and we hopeeveryone can attend.”
All proceeds raised at the event will goto the Japan-America Society of Hawaiifor donation to the Japanese Red CrossSociety. Tickets to the benefit cost $100per person for general admission, $1,500for reserved tables with seating for 10and $5,000 for a limited number of VIPtables.
For more information, visit LeiDayForJapan.org or call 585.0011.
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1 Fresh Ahi Katsu ($12) served withwasabi, yellow curry sauce and freshtomato mango salsa 2 Baked StuffedQuail ($15) featuring boneless quailstuffed with foie gras, portobello mush-room, sun-dried tomato, and fresh herbs3 Kataifi & Macadamia Nut CrustedJumbo Black Tiger Prawns ($11) withorganically grown mesclun greens,fresh pineapple and pineapple vinai-grette 4 Fresh Oysters On The HalfShell ($12) with Lemongrass GarlicMignonette
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For those looking to catch a movie at the oldWaikiki 3 Theater, unfortunately, the curtainhas remain closed since the iconic buildingshut its doors in 2002.
However, head down to the 2284 Kalakaua Ave.today and one may, instead, catch some of Waikiki’sfreshest seafood at Atlantis Seafood & Steak. As itsname suggests, Atlantis is a hidden treasure nestledin the heart of Waikiki, surrounded by numerousretail establishments that help make the trip intoWaikiki worth the while. According to the restau-rant’s executive general manager Steven Matsuno,“Waikiki is still Waikiki. It’s right in our front yard,and it’s an awesome place. Come check it out!”
The crown jewel of Atlantis’ bountiful menu alsohappens to be one of the better deals around town— both above and below the sea. Atlantis offers upits Seafood Lovers Special ($59.95) that includes agreen salad, Pacific Sampler (complete with jumbooysters, tiger shrimp cocktail and ahi poke),Vegetable du Jour, dinner rolls, rice or potato, cof-fee or tea, dessert and — best of all — a one-poundMaine Lobster fresh from the tank, where cus-tomers are able to select the crustacean of theirchoice. The Seafood Lovers package is one of therestaurant’s most popular dishes and, according toMatsuno, many of his guests order the decadentspread along with one of Atlantis’ signature steaks— including the Atlantis Garlic Rib Eye ($28.95) —
and share the meal amongsmall parties.
In addition to the juicy andtender steaks on the menu,Matsuno also recommendsthe Atlantis Lamb Chop($28.95). The four chopscome seasoned with a boldKona coffee rub and fin-ished with a rich demi-glace. The Slow RoastedPrime Rib accompanied by creamy horseradish andau jus also is a popular choice among diners whocan choose from the eight-, 12- or 16-ounce portions($22.95, $27.95 or $36.95).
Matsuno also takes pride in Atlantis’ pasta dish-es, which, as one might expect, come chock full ofdelicious seafood and other fresh ingredients. TheOcean Seafood Pasta ($24.95) offers diners a moun-tain of premium pasta smothered in a rich tomatocream sauce and brimming with fresh island fishpieces, Manila clams, tiger shrimp and leeks. TheShrimp & Sausage Pasta ($22.95) also is in highdemand as diners have taken a liking to the dish’scombination of Italian sausage, fresh shrimp andmushrooms all over a heaping portion of pasta.
Atlantis also offers Early Bird Special itemspriced at $12.95 and are available for kamaaina allday and night — the dishes are discounted for non-
residents from 11 a.m. through 7 p.m.The Early Bird dishes include theSautéed Mahi with Lobster Sauce,Steak and Shrimp, and ChickenAlfredo Pasta. Each entrée also comes
with a choice of vegetable as well as eithermashed potatoes or rice, and makes for a perfectcombination of quality and value.
Atlantis is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., andserves lunch from opening through 4 p.m. Some ofthe favorites off the lunch menu include the PacificRim Thai Curry ($9.95 for chicken, $11.95 for beef),Atlantis Fish & Chips ($10.95) and the Garlic ClamsPasta ($14.95), which includes Manila clamssautéed in a garlic butter broth and comes servedatop a bed of pasta.
While Atlantis has established a loyal followingwith tourists, Matsuno hopes kamaaina will make thetrip into Waikiki to enjoy the ambience, the electrici-ty emanating from a revitalized Kalakaua Avenueand, especially, some of the eatery’s surf ’n’ turf.
“For local people, if you haven’t come down toWaikiki in a while, a lot has changed,” Matsuno says.“You can get a little bit of everything right here atAtlantis. While you can’t catch a movie here any-more, you can catch some excellent fresh seafoodand steak.”
For executive general manager Steven Matsuno,fresh lobster is one of Atlantis Seafood & Steak’s spe-cialties.
An array of dishes offered at the Waikiki-basedrestaurant.
Ocean Seafood Pasta ($24.95) includes a moun-tain of premium pasta smothered in a rich tomatocream sauce and brimming with fresh island fishpieces, Manila clams, tiger shrimp and leeks.
Diners may choose a live, fresh lobster fromAtlantis’ tank, where it is steamed and expertlycracked tableside. One- and three-pound lobstersare available at market price.
The Pacific Sampler ($14.95) includes jumbooysters, Tiger shrimp cocktail and spicy ahi poke.
While known for its quality seafood, Atlantis alsoserves up delicious salads for those looking to treadlightly at lunch- or dinnertime.
The vegetable du jour and mashed potatoes aretwo of the popular accompaniments to a wide vari-ety of entrees.
The Atlantis Garlic Rib Eye ($28.95) comessmothered with onions and garlic and is served ona sizzling platter topped with Boursin.
Passersby in front of Atlantis Seafood & Steak, siteof the old Waikiki 3 Theatre.
The entrance to Atlantis Seafood & Steak, opendaily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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($11.95). “This is highly requested on our menu and it’s a large
portion — three tender pieces of pork chops. It’s very fill-ing,” Cindy says. Filing, but downright delicious. The savory pork chops,
topped with melted mozzarella cheese, are served on abed of piping-hot fried riceand doused with just theperfect amount of seasonedtomato sauce, which, Cindysays, is made from a secretrecipe. Finally, the bakedmeaty dish is then gar-nished with flavorfulsautéed onions. “Our tomato sauce has a
hint of sweetness to it. Itreally brings somethingspecial to the dish,” Cindyexplains, adding that theentrée also comes with twopieces of Anytime Café’sfamous garlic bread andyour choice of soup or
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Your Way At Ton Ton When you’re hungry for a steam-ing bowl of freshly maderamen, you don’t have to look
far. There’s really no shortage of eaterieson the island that serve up the popular,slurpable noodles.
But if you choose not to eat meat,there may be a bit of trepidation whenordering off a menu. Sure, the ramenmay be called “vegetable” or it’s listedin the “vegetable” section of the menu,but how do you know if the restaurantuses a meat base for its broth?
There’s no need to worry, veggielovers. Just head out Waipahu way,because at Ton Ton Ramen, all youhave to do is ask.
“We cook fresh to order,” says ownerKen Cho. What that means is if you
prefer a meat-free vegetable broth,just tell your server and the cook willhappily accommodate you.
That, of course, goes for Ton Ton’sVegetable Ramen as well — a noodlebowl that’s filled to the rim with carrots,cabbage, onions and bean sprouts. Atonly $6.95, it’s a budget-friendly wayto slurp to your heart’s content.
It’s a healthy choice for anyone —even meat-eaters.
“Customers can choose regular orvegetarian broth, just ask,” adds Cho.“It’s very popular. A lot of people wholike to eat more vegetables order thatone.”
At Ton Ton Ramen, pleasing the cus-tomer is what it’s all about.
Just ask.
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By Kyle Galdeira
The key to success for PaesanoRistorante Italiano is the eatery’sability to infuse local, home-
grown products with traditional Italianrecipes.Much like its celebrity wall — that
includes photos of stars who havedined at the restaurant, includingaction-film star Steven Seagal, NFLquarterback Boomer Esiason, and localactors Jason Scott Lee and StacyKamano — Paesano’s menu features awide range of dishes geared towardpleasing multiple tastes.The appetizers at Paesano are
hearty, and can serve as a quick meal,or the perfect segue to a multi-coursedinner. The Kahuku Shrimp in Shell
($13.90) features large, juicy crus-taceans from Oahu’s North Shoreserved with a spicy dipping sauce con-taining cayenne pepper, paprika and, ofcourse, plenty of butter.Sticking with the fresh catch, Pupu
Picks readers should ask for the FreshClams with Hamakua Mushrooms($15.90). This dish is actually not list-ed on the menu, but the friendly staffat Paesano will be happy to make it foryou as they do daily for regulars whodemand the dish. The clams and Aliimushrooms — which are harvestedfrom a farm in Hamakua on the BigIsland — come in a white wine saucethat incorporates garlic and chiliflakes. As the name of the specialmushrooms suggests, it’s truly a dishfit for royalty.
1 Fresh Clams with HamakuaMushrooms ($15.90)2 Carpaccio, Thin-Sliced FiletMignon ($11.90)3 Kahuku Shrimp in Shell($13.90)
Hours:• Manoa: lunch served from11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondaythrough Friday, and dinnerfrom 5 to 9 p.m. daily. • Waimalu: lunch servedfrom 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., anddinner from 5 to 9 p.m. daily.
Notes: Many of Paesano’sdishes incorporate fresh, local products, includingKahuku Shrimp, and AliiMushrooms from Hamakuaon the Big Island.
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From the historical record,yakiniku cuisine is said to haveoriginated from Korean immi-grants living in Japan — specifical-ly, Osaka — after the second worldwar. Regardless of whether the his-torical record is true or not, manywill agree that Sikdorak KoreanRestaurant, located in the SamSung plaza off Keeaumoku Street,is a great place to enjoy this culi-nary technique.For meat lovers of the pork or
beef flavor, Sikdorak has a seat foryou. One of the highlights on themenu is Spicy Pork, made frompork braut. It is lightly marinatedin both an original ginger and soy sauce mix. “I worked in yakiniku restaurants for 10
years making new sauces. This is a differentstyle than in Korea, but people from hereseem to really like this one,” says restaurantowner Patrick Choi.
You can enjoy the Spicy Pork by itself, butfor $19.95 ($16.95 for children under 12)Sikdorak’s All-You-Can-Eat meal gives themeat lover in you a chance to engulf as muchof the spicy pork desired, not to mention theplethora of other meat choices available.Personally grilled within arm’s reach, diners
may choose from spicy pork, kal-bi short ribs, beef brisket, rib-eye steak, pork belly, barbecuechicken, tripe and, for the adven-turous types, tongue.“The All-You-Can-Eat is good
and it is cheap, and it’s meant forfamily and friends,” Choi adds.If there are two people who
can validate the Spicy Pork, itwould have to be Choi’s sons,Richard and Robert. “It is very delicious,” remarks
Richard.“It is my favorite,” Robert adds.Along with your meat,
Sikdorak’s guests also will enjoylettuce salad, miso soup, twotypes of kim chee, white rice,
and banchan or side of the day, whichincludes seaweed, potato, cucumber andmore. On top of that, Sikdorak is open 24 hours a
day, and invites you to bring your own beeror wine.
My biggest goal for Liu’s Chop Suey was to introduce our tasty and affordable dishes to everyone aroundthe island. I decided to promote my dishes by advertising a coupon in Dining Out featuring a specific
dish each week. I tracked my coupons on a daily basis and the results Iachieved were amazing! Each week, we sell over 100 of our weekly fea-
tured dish! Our sales for March are usually very low due to tax season,however, this year our sales were up by 25% thanks to Dining Out! We
have also seen a lot of new customers fromKaneohe, Kahala and the West side whohave now become “regulars” at our
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Dining Out has helped us throughthese hard economic times and is taking
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Sikdorak keeps meat lovers satisfiedSikdorakKoreanRestaurantWhere:655 Keeaumoku St.SamSung Plaza
Call:949.2890
Hours:Open 24 Hours
The Spicy Pork ($8.95) ismarinated in both an origi-nal ginger and soy saucemix.
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Steamed Butterfish($13.95)
Due to the overwhelming popularity of last month'sspecial offer on its Steamed Butterfish, HifumiRestaurant has extended the value deal into this month.For $13.95, diners receive a 4- to 5-pound filet of fresh
Alaskan butterfish that’s been marinated in a specialhomemade shoyu sauce, stir-fried in soybean oil andgreen onions, and steamed until fork-tender and oh-soflavorful.“We stir-fry first to make the taste (of the fish) come
out,” says manager Elsie Chang. “It's different and pop-ular with everyone.”The fish is topped with a mash of black beans and
garlic and served with a side portion of soft tofu andsteamed vegetables.Miso soup, tsukemono and a bowl of white or brown
rice that’s refillable free of charge completes the heartymeal. Chang says many repeat customers like to add ona side of the popular Shrimp Tempura and MixedVegetable Tempura to their meals.“Our shrimp is the biggest, bigger than everybody
Hifumi’s got a realcatch for patrons
More and more places now offersmaller portions for higherprices, be it at the grocery
store, the movie theater or even thegas station.But in an economy where you pay more for less, Hifumi
Restaurant is actually offering more food choices for a small-er price tag.The 43-year-old Japanese restaurant recently began offer-
ing smaller versions of its already popular (and affordable)entrees. Included on the new mini menu are Chicken Teriyaki,Chicken Katsu, Chicken Karaage, Pork Teriyaki, Ton Katsu,Beef Teriyaki, Salmon, Ahi, Ahi Sashimi, Oyako Ni (chickensimmered in bamboo shoots, ground onions and topped withegg, green onions and nori), three pieces of Shrimp Tempuraor eight pieces Vegetable Tempura, each priced at $5.95.Unagi, Unagi Shiitake Tofu Tama (unagi, shiitake mush-
rooms and tofu simmered in egg) and Katsu Tama (ton katsusimmered with bamboo shoots, egg, ground and greenonions and topped with nori) also are available at smallersizes for $6.95 each.“People now like smaller portions, but they want more choices,”
explains manager Elsie Chang of the decision to downsize. “Theycan choose a small portion like shrimp, sashimi, chicken, pork, alltogether. We think this way is better so people can choose more ofwhat they want.”Chang also says fewer people are ordering rice and are instead
requesting noodles and salad as accompaniments to their maincourses. To fill that need, udon or soba noodles can be added toentrees for an extra $2.50, salad or miso soup cost $1, and fourpieces of gyoza also are available for $2.“Some people like some salad and some rice and some noo-
dles, it's up to you. It's easy so people can order exactly what theywant,” Chang says with a smile.“But the local people, our regular customers, they still like our
traditional menu,” she quickly adds. “And the rice and the shrimp;that's why they come.”
Manager Elsie Ching says Hifumi recently began offering customers a minimenu, which includes Shrimp Tempura ($5.95). Nathalie Walker photo
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else’s,” Chang says.Measuring nearly a foot long, she’s not kidding
about these shellfish, which are lightly batteredand deep-fried in MSG-free soybean oil that ischanged daily.“We do the best and healthiest to keep the busi-
ness going,” Chang says. “We try to keep lookingfor more fresh, local food and try to put out thebest.”A Curry Special with meat choices such as Pork
or Chicken Katsu, Shrimp, Vegetable Tofu, PorkChop, Sea Bass or Beef Tripe also is being offeredthis month for $7.95-$9.95. The mild and smoothcurry base is made from the chef’s own blend ofsecret spices, with carrots and potatoes adding asweet roundness to the dish. Rice is served on theside.
Hifumi RestaurantChinese Cultural Plaza100 N. Beretania St.536.3035Covered parking availableOpen 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (lunch) and 5-8:15 p.m. (din-ner) Tuesday-Sunday
When it comes to deter-mining worthy cui-sine, you could say it’s
all in the name at Pho Kitchen,conveniently located in MarketCity Shopping Center. Thisauthentic Vietnamese eatery isyour one-stop-shop for every-thing “pho-bulous.”Owners Sandy Lin and Alex
Chong not only guaranteedivine portions, but they alsoprove that treating every cus-tomer as if they were family isthe way to go.Dining Out recently paid a
visit to Pho Kitchen to seeexactly what loyal patrons and“pho-natics,” such as Honoluluresidents May and MikeyQuiocho, were feasting on.
May Quiocho: “I ordered the Chicken Pho
($7.75) and he (Mikey) got theTofu and Vegetable Pho ($7.75).It’s excellent, we love it.”
Mikey Quiocho:“We come here a lot. It’s a
good atmosphere, good peopleand good food. You really get toknow the staff here — there’sreal aloha in this Vietnameseshop — and you’re not going tofind that anywhere else.Everything about this place iseasily digestible.”
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Pho Kitchen
Pho KitchenWhere:Market City Shopping Center, 2919 Kapiolani Blvd.
Call: 735.8488
Hours:10 a.m. to 10 p.m.,Monday, Tuesday,Thursday-Saturday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.Wednesday and Sunday
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vinaigrette,” Matsubara explains.For the fine diner, tofu connoisseur in
you, Azure showcases a remarkableTruffle Tofu (contact restaurant for price)soon to hit the menu. Matsubara and histalented culinary team will currently cre-ate this stuffed tofu creation uponrequest, utilizing Italian black truffles,pureed with tofu and topped off withpepeiao mushrooms. It’s extravagant, tosay the least, and your taste buds will bebegging for much more of this simple ele-gance.
Azure RestaurantThe Royal Hawaiian a
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921.4600
On On at McCully ChineseRestaurant
This family-owned establishmentserves up mouthwatering Cantonese cui-sine, with a hint of Northern Chinese flairthat has been drawing loyal diners in for
decades. OwnersCowan and FaithWong first openedthe doors to On Onin Kapahulu in 1980,before relocating toits current location20 years later.
And while themenu is vast here —more than 200 items,to be exact — truthbe told, it’s quiteeasy for me to pick apremier entree ofchoice. The MaboTofu with Rice(imagine a large portion of rice servedwith house-made mabo tofu) has been aweakness of mine since childhood.
“For those who aren’t too familiar withthis Chinese dish, it’s chopped tofu with adelectable red sauce and ground pork,”says restaurant manager Norman Wong.“We sell order after order on a regularbasis.”
Mabo Tofu ($5.95) is proof that whenyou pair the simplest of foods such as tofu
with an assortment ofamazing spices andgravy, it’s a match madein heaven!
On On at McCully Chinese Restaurant
1110 McCully St.946.8833
Sumo RamenWith six locations
islandwide, Sumo Ramenis one of my faves whenit comes to comfort food.Enter two of my longtimefavorite Sumo selections:
Mabo Tofu Ramen ($6.25) and Cold Tofu($3.50).
“The Mabo Tofu Ramen has been on themenu for a while now and it featuresground pork, stir-fried with tofu, garlic,chili pepper and other seasonings, thengarnished with green onions. After wecook the ramen, we top it off with theMabo Tofu,” says Ken Wong, who owns theMarket City Shopping Center location,along with his wife, Cindy.
Dining enthusiasts like myself are
enthralled by the thrilling taste of this dish— the zesty spices and the smooth textureof the tofu is what it’s all about. However,if you’re not hot on spice, the chefs hereare more than happy to prepare yourorder mild.
Experiencing a gigantic appetite? Optfor the Mabo Tofu Ramen Combo ($8.50)that comes complete with ramen, friedrice and four-piece gyoza. Delicious!
Sometimes it’s the simplest things in lifethat mean the most, and the Cold Tofu isan irresistible option when you want totake a break from rich, island cuisine.
This modest appetizer is your best betwhen craving something light and refresh-ing. This classic starter showcases a freshblock of tofu sitting in a special shoyusauce and garnished with dried fish flakesand green onions.
So what are you waiting for? Go out andget a mouthful of tofu at Sumo Ramen!
Sumo RamenMarket City Shopping Center
2919 Kapiolani Blvd. #104737.1868
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1 On On’s Mabo Tofu ($ 5.95) is savory in flavor and spice.2 Azure Restaurant’s chef Jon Matsubara prepares a tanta-lizing fish with a refreshing tofu salad. 3 Guests can spe-cially request for the Truffle Tofu at Azure. 4 Cold Tofu($3.50) at Sumo Ramen is an appetizer featuring fresh tofusoaked in a special shoyu sauce and garnished with driedfish flakes and chopped green onions. 5 Azure’s BlackenedTofu ($25) is a popular appetizer among vegetarians.
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Mami’sRoast Porkand BlackBeanBy Chef Chai Chaowasaree
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recipe
Ingredients:• 5-, 6-pound pork loin roast• 6-8 large cloves of garlic• 1 teaspoon cumin seed (optional), totaste• 3 medium lemons• olive oil• salt and black pepper
Preparation for “mojo” marinade:• Peel and mash garlic with cumin seedusing mortar and pestle• Extract juice from lemons• Mix lemon juice with garlic/cumin-seedmixture• Add 1/8 cup of olive oil• Add black pepper andabout 1 teaspoon salt• Cut all excess fat frompork and poke holesthroughout (about 1-inch to1 ½-inches deep)• Rub mojo over pork, mak-ing sure to have it penetrateall holes. Put in shallowroasting pan and pour anyremaining mojo over pork.Liberally add salt and blackpepper. Cover with alu-minum foil and marinate inrefrigerator overnight or atleast 3-4 hours so that pork absorbs asmuch marinade as possible. This will ten-derize the pork and blend all flavors.• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.• Roast covered pork for approximately 20minutes per pound or until internal tem-perature reaches 165 degrees. (Removefoil for the last 30 minutes to brown.) Letstand 15 minutes before slicing.
Black Bean• 1 16-ounce bag dry black beans• 1 medium bay leaf• ½ medium onion, finely chopped • ½ green bell pepper, finely chopped• 6 medium garlic cloves• ½ teaspoon cumin seed• olive oil• red wine vinegar• salt and black pepper
Preparation:
• Sort beans, removing small rocks orclumps of dirt. Wash several times incold water. Drain and soak overnight incold water or boil briskly until beanshave slightly softened. (If more water isneeded during the boiling process, addhot water or the beans will not soften.)
• Lower heat and add bay leaf. Cookover medium heat, adding hot water asneeded in order to keep beans covered.
• Using mortar and pestle, mash garlicand cumin seeds.
• Cover bottom of 10-inch frying panwith olive oil.
• Sauté bell pepper and onion untilonions are almost translucent.
• Add garlic/cumin-seed mixture and con-tinue frying until all ingredients are thor-oughly blended.
• Add to beans and stir well. Add morehot water, if needed. Lower heat to sim-mer. Add about 2 teaspoons of salt andblack pepper to taste. Simmer untilbeans are soft.
• Just before beans are done, add smallamount of red wine vinegar (about twoshakes from the bottle) and stir.
• Can be served as side dish withsteamed long grain white rice or as asoup.
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@tablesideRight: Owner Faith Wong andmanager and son Norman with
plates of jin dui and custardtarts, served at On On McCully
Chinese Restaurant. Inset: The house special, Crispy
Hong Kong Noodle ($9.95)
1 | Owner Cowan Wong, holding
a pair of live lobsters.
2 | Cynthia, Clifford and
Norman Wong.
3 | Crispy Gau Gee with sweet
and sour sauce ($6.75)
4 | Jon Barrand and Gerald Cruz.
5 | Yukino Tanaka-Ishihara, John
Sakaguchi, Earl Matsukawa,
Lauren Yasaka and
Kellen Tanaka.
On On at McCully Chinese Restaurantbreaks the mold when it comes toauthentic Chinese cuisine. Owners
Cowan and Faith Wong are making diners happy— one hungry stomach at a time — with mouth-watering dishes such as Chinese Chicken Saladand Oyster Sauce Chicken Cake Noodle, to namea few. Open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., OnOn at McCully Chinese Restaurant is located at1110 McCully St. Call 946.8833.
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tops or slippers. Information subject to change without notice.
Lunch 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. • Dinner 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.at the old Waikiki III TheatresParking available at the Pro-Park location Seaside Ave. Pay $2 at the Restaurant.
922-6868www.atlantisseafoodsteak.com
Prime Rib & Shrimp ScampiIncludes Soup or Salad & Ice Cream
Seasonal Chinese Green VegetableHouse Fried Rice • Dessert: Mango Pudding
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All April Long.
Buy One, Get One FREE
Present this certificate to your server and get a complimentary entree, when another is purchased. Valid at P.F. Chang’s Hokua and P.F. Chang’s Waikiki only. Limit one card per visit per table. Offer good for a free entree, equal or lesser value, when another entree is purchased. Excludes tax, gratuity, alcoholic beverages and gift
cards. Not valid with any other offers or discounts, Table for Two or Pau Hana. No cash value. Expires May 5, 2011.
P.F. Chang’s Hokua in the Ward area:1288 Ala Moana Blvd • Honolulu
(808) 596-4710 | pfchangshawaii.com
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