APRIL 22-28, 2012 Kitchen manager Brenda Roberts with several Shore Bird favorites: homemade assorted pastries, Chicken Cobb Salad, Pineapple and Papaya Salad with Cottage Cheese, fresh fruit juices and Shore Burger. It’s a beautiful day to dine at Shore Bird Restaurant & Beach Bar, where spectacular vistas, classic fare and Waikiki’s famous beachside barbecue grill are always on the menu. See Page 4 | Leah Friel photo ZPizza astounds with avocado accents | 6 A feast for moms at Seafood Village | 12 ALSO: Spice that is twice as nice | 2 AN EDITION OF
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Kitchen manager
Brenda Roberts with
several Shore Bird
favorites: homemade
assorted pastries,
Chicken Cobb Salad,
Pineapple and Papaya
Salad with Cottage
Cheese, fresh fruit
juices and Shore
Burger.
It’s a beautiful day to dine at ShoreBird Restaurant & Beach Bar, wherespectacular vistas, classic fare and
Waikiki’s famous beachside barbecuegrill are always on the menu.
See Page 4 | Leah Friel photo
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ALSO:Spice that is
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Happy Sunday, Ono readers! If youdon’t know it yet, I’m a fiend forthe spicy. Yes, my palate prefers
intense levels of heat, and when it comesto my favorite cuisine, the hotter the bet-ter. I’ve even been known to carry a minibottle of Tabasco sauce in my purse fromtime to time, and I can eat jalapenos likecandy. OK, maybe that last one was a bitof a stretch, but I do love ’em!
Where to find more of the burn? Righthere. This week, I’ve decided to up theante and bring life to fire-breathing fare atthe following Ono, You Know establish-ments. They are dynamite!
Red House in HonoluluMy first stop this week was to the newly
opened Red House in Honolulu.Conveniently located on KeeaumokuStreet, this trendy and modern establish-ment entered Hawaii’s dining scene thispast December and serves up the finest inKorean cuisine. Yet, what’s more is RedHouse’s unique take on your traditionalKorean favorites.
“We offer a blend ofKorean and Americanfusion,” says ownerJustin Chun. “Forexample, on our menuyou’ll find an appetiz-er of Korean Noodle
on Garlic Bread ($6) and Bulgogi RicePizza ($12).”
This time however, Chun turned up theheat and presented me with the ever-pop-ular Red House Boneless Moa ($17.99grand opening special, $24 regular price)and Jjolmen ($20, serves two people).Now, if you’re asking yourself, what is
Boneless Moa? Let me tell you. It’s themost tasty mound of chicken wings youand your taste buds have ever experi-enced. Served family-style, these chick-en wings are finger-lickin’ good, featur-ing 16 to 22 pieces of bite-sized crispyfried chicken glazed with a blend ofspicy Korean kochi jun sauce and Koreanhoney. Finally, it’s topped off with bits ofchopped garlic. Next, Jjolmen is a vege-tarian’s premier choice, consisting ofthick buckwheat noodles surrounded byan assortment of vegetables includingbean sprouts, purple cabbage and mixedgreens.
“If someone requests a spicy dish, thisis what we definitely recommend becauseit’s mixed with kochi jun sauce (Koreanchili paste), and we can make it hotter ifasked,” Chun states.
So, step into Red House in Honoluluand let the dulcet tones of K-pop musicaccompany your choice of food. And ifyou dare, raise the temperature for yourtaste buds — super-spicy food is stan-dard in Korean fare, so you know it hasto be good!
Red House in Honolulu835 Keeaumoku St. #I-101B
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Wailana Coffee HouseAt all hours of the day or night, Wailana
Coffee House is my top choice for localgrinds, and here at this landmark eatery inthe heart of Waikiki, spicy is the name ofthe game.
“We’re not known for our spicy foods,
but we do have a couple on the menu suchas Steak and Spicy Shrimp ($13.25) andHot and Spicy Chicken Wings ($11.50),”says general manager Kenton Tom.
Hot and Spicy Chicken Wings is thespicier of the two, and spotlights sevendelectable pieces of marinated chickenseasoned with just the right amount ofcayenne and white pepper. Served with aside of carrots and french fries, this mealisn’t for the faint of heart. You’ll notice abit of a kick with the first few bites, but
Above: The editor presents Red HouseBoneless Moa. Right: Red House Boneless Moa ($17.99 grandopening special, $24 regular price)
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Shore Bird Restaurant & BeachBar takes flight as one of the mosthappening spots in Waikiki.
Located along the shore in OutriggerReef Hotel, this top-notch restaurantknown for its famous beachside barbe-cue serves breakfast, lunch and dinnerdaily to locals and tourists alike. In fact,A-list celebrities such as SandraBullock, Justin Bieber, Nicolas Cageand Adam Sandler have been spottedenjoying a meal here.
Shore Bird opened its doors in June1979, and ever since then, this award-winning establishment has stolen thehearts and appetites of many loyalpatrons in search of fantastic food anddrinks within a vibrant and energeticatmosphere.
“Shore Bird offers a nice, beautifuloutdoor dining experience,” says vicepresident and general manager DavidNagaishi, noting that the restauranthas served more than 6 million dinersover a span of five decades. “ShoreBird always has a fun vibe to it andthe dining room resembles a patio
area as if you’re outside of Aunty’shouse,” he adds.
Pay a visit to Shore Bird on anygiven day and it’s bustling with hungrydiners whose lively conversations andlaughter go hand in hand with theupbeat music permeating throughoutthe open-air restaurant. The all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet begins at 7a.m., and priced at $13.95 per person itfeatures a multitude of breakfastfavorites including honey glazed ham,roast turkey, scrambled eggs, crispybacon, hash browns, fresh fruits, sweet
juices and more.“What’s special about our breakfast
buffet is the assortment of pastries,”Nagaishi explains. “We have our ownbakery where we make all of our pas-tries right on property, be it cinnamonrolls, sticky buns, bear claws andassorted Danishes.”
While taking in the exquisite early-morning views of Diamond Head, sipon a mimosa from the bar and let timeslip into oblivion. Before you know it,the lunch crowd starts shuffling inaround 11 a.m. eager to bite into a pre-mium Angus Shore Burger ($10.95).
“Our burgers are made with all ofthe trimmings from our steaks, includ-ing ribeye, sirloin and New York striploin, and we grind those trimmingstogether,” says kitchen managerBrenda Roberts. “We also hand-pressour burgers, and the Shore Bird logo isstamped onto all of our Hawaiiansweet bread buns.”
All burgers are served with yourchoice of sea salt seasoned fries, Maui-style potato chips or a side of fresh
grapes (when available). You also maysubstitute organic mixed greens for anadditional $2.50. According to Roberts,many patrons gravitate toward otheritems on Shore Bird’s Lunch LanaiMenu as well, whether it be ChickenCobb Salad ($12.95), Cajun Ahi Wrap($12.95) or a refreshing Pineapple andPapaya Salad with Cottage Cheese($12.95). An all-you-can-eat lunch buf-fet also is available from noon to 3 p.m.
“Here at Shore Bird, you can eithergo healthy or you can splurge,” saysNagaishi with a smile. And if you’regoing to splurge, why not go all outand feast your appetite on the eatery’sever-popular “Thrill of the Grill” din-ner theme complete with an all-you-can-eat salad bar. The grills are fillednightly with people from across theglobe who dare to be their own chefs,grilling up beautiful renditions ofhand-carved premium Angus steaks,which range from top sirloin to NewYork steak and rib eye.
“People love it (Thrill of the Grill),”Nagaishi exclaims. “I mean, where can
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you go to barbecue on a 20-foot grilland not have to clean up? Your entreeis served raw on a platter, and you go toour barbecue grill and you can cook ityourself, but there’s a chef there toguide you.”
Once your entree is cooked to yourliking, top it off with an assortment ofseasonings, which take your entree tothe next level. Choose from salt andpepper, garlic salt, barbecue seasoning,seasoned salt, Montreal Steak season-ing, lemon pepper and roasted garlicseasoning, to name a few. For a cost of$2.50, add a side of Shore Bird’shomemade cave-aged Bleu CheeseButter to your meal.
“The grill gets hotter than 600degrees,” Roberts explains. “Three-fourth pound Rib Eye Steak($29.95) is a highly requested cut,and people like to pair it withMontreal Steak seasoning.”
“We have an extensive menu con-sisting of pork chops, ribs, lobster,fresh fish, shrimp kabobs, ahi kabobsand more,” Nagaishi adds. “TeriyakiAhi Kabob ($24.95) and Half Pound
Teriyaki Beef Kabob ($22.95) seem tobe favorites among our customers.”
Dinner is served until 10 p.m. night-ly, and then Shore Bird’s late-nightspecials take center stage until mid-night, featuring Premium AngusSliders with fries ($8.95), ChicagoStyle Hot Dog with fries ($8.95), MahiSliders with fries ($9.95), Jumbo SoftPretzels ($6.95) and Premium AngusShore Burger with fries ($9.95).
“Free sing-along karaoke beginsevery night at 9:30 until closing. Onthe weekends and in the evenings, wehave a great local following becausethey love to karaoke,” Nagaishi says.
A lot of patrons also take advantageof the restaurant’s nightly Happy Hourfrom 10 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. featuring$3.50 all draft beers, $4.50 mai tais,house wines and standard cocktails.(Happy Hour also runs from noon to 5p.m. daily).
“Once you visit Shore Bird you’llalways come back because it’s so muchfun,” Nagaishi states. “This is the placeto be for your favorite American cui-sine with local flair!”
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Oceanfront in the Outrigger Reef Hotel2169 Kalia Road, Honolulu
Kitchen managerBrenda Roberts withseveral Shore Birdfavorites: homemadeassorted pastries,Chicken Cobb Salad, Pineapple and PapayaSalad with CottageCheese, fresh fruitjuices and ShoreBurger.
It’s a beautiful day to dine at ShoreBird Restaurant & Beach Bar, wherespectacular vistas, classic fare and
Waikiki’s famous beachside barbecuegrill are always on the menu.
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1 Grill chef Patrick Ewing works his magic. 2 Pineapple and Papaya Salad with Cottage Cheese ($12.95) 3 Shore Burger ($10.95) 4 Assorted Pastries
5 Teriyaki Ahi Kabob ($24.95), Assorted Pastries, Chicken Cobb Salad ($12.95), Shore Burger ($10.95) and Pineapple and Papaya Salad with Cottage Cheese ($12.95)
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Some of the menu items ownerCesar Llarenas suggests at hisWard and Kailua locations arePollo Latino Sandwich ($8.50)with marinated lime chickenbreast, lettuce, salsa and avocadoon fresh-baked baguette; andCalifornia Salad ($10.95 large,$7.95 small) featuring mixed
greens, avocado, red onions, crispcucumber, fresh tomatoes, blackolives and your choice of dressing.
As for the pizza, it’s deliciousand good for you. The ingredi-ents are fresh and natural or certi-fied organic. The dough is madefrom 100 percent organic wheatflour and is prepared fresh everyday, hand-thrown and fire-bakedto a perfect crunchy crisp. Thetomato sauce is certified organic,the pepperoni is MSG-free andthe sausage is additive-free.
There’s a great list of “Zpizzacreations” to choose from, such
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According to ArrisonIwahira, Fukuya president andgreat-grandson of the originalfounders Jihei and TsuyaTakayama, the majority of allrecipes here have been in thefamily for generations.
With an array of items avail-able to meet your every craving,standouts include MisoButterfish (price varies) andNori Chicken ($2.20 per piece).
“Both of these are top-sellersfor us,” Iwahira says.“Customers come in as early as6 a.m. to purchase them.”
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Here at Fukuya, mostly every-thing is served a la carte, so youcan personalize your meal toyour liking. And with graduationseason just around the corner,Fukuya prides itself in its cater-ing services, so it’s no wonderthe restaurant remains a go-tochoice for any special occasion.
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Foodies who can’t get enough Thaifood will be happy to know thatthere is a new Thai restaurant in
town. Thai Town Cafe, which recentlyopened in Kalihi, serves up tasty Thai cui-sine in a relaxed atmosphere. The venuehas the feel of a comfortable corner diner.On one recent weekday, a couple of fami-lies leisurely enjoyed a meal togetherwhile a few workers from the area stoppedby to grab a bite.
Owner and chef Lumphai Densondescribes Thai Town Cafe’s cuisine as tra-ditional Thai food, featuring a wide arrayof appetizers, curries, soups and salads,and noodle dishes.
Popular dishes include Tom Yum($7.50) with a choice of beef, pork, chick-en or tofu with vegetables, and Chicken& Garlic Rice (Kao Man Gai) ($8.50).The restaurant offers many Thai favorites,such as Pad Thai and Cashew Nut Stir-Fry. Both are priced at $7.50 with beef,pork, chicken or tofu, or $8.50 withseafood shrimp or calamari. Anothermust-try is Po-Teak ($7.95), a spicy basilsoup mixed with lemongrass, ginger,onion, kaffir, lime leaves and a choice of
seafood or fish fillet. In addition to these dishes, Denson says
that Thai Town Cafe is striving to gobeyond the basics to offer a number ofmore unique creations. One example ofsuch offerings is Shushi Pla (fish), a deep-fried fish with special sweet chili sauce($8.75 for a fillet, or $22 for a whole fishas pictured).
For dessert, try Mango Sticky Rice ($2)or Tapioca Pudding with Banana ($2.95).
Thai Town Cafe also is currently work-ing on a new menu, which will be
unveiled soon. One of the forthcomingmenu items includes Ob Shrimp ($9.75),which is Thai-baked shrimp with glassnoodles. Denson says that she currently isbusy in the kitchen cooking up more newitems. Among the dishes that she plans toadd is a crispy catfish and shrimp sauteedwith ginger sauce.
In addition to these tasty options, ThaiTown Cafe also features more great dealsfor its lunch combination specials. Therestaurant offers lunch specials daily from10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. with an extensive list
that includes, for example, Red CurryBeef with Rice & Crispy Fried Chicken($6.75) and Spicy Basil Eggplant Beefwith Rice & Crispy Fried Chicken($6.75).
And with the Thai Town Cafe couponthat can be found on Page 6, dessert isfree when you spend $10 or more untilApril 26.
Lumphai Denson brings years of experiencein the local Thai cooking scene as ownerand chef of Thai Town Cafe. In addition,
Denson also has extensive culinary experience that extends to heryouth in Thailand.
“My mom was a food vendor in Thailand,” Denson says. It was therethat Denson began to learn to cook, and she aims to bring traditional,
authentic Thai food to thetable at her new restaurant.
“We wanted to add someunique things to the menuthat are examples of moretraditional Thai food,”Denson says.
Denson continued to culti-vate her talent while workingat a number of local Thairestaurants throughout theyears. But she always want-ed to have a restaurant ofher own.
“It was my dream, actually,”Denson says. “It's my dreamfrom a long time ago. Finally, mydream has come true.”
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Head down to Hanaki in ManoaMarketplace “to be your ownchef” and get your shabu shabu
on. No matter what you’recraving, Hanaki has thesoup for you: Konbu, Miso,Curry, Seafood, Spicy,Beef, Sukiyaki and HealthyHerb.
Dining Out caught up withJames Kim and Erine Torioearlier this week as they werehaving dinner. Kim says theyeat at Hanaki about once aweek. Both enjoy SukiyakiShabu Shabu ($5 per bowl)and the Shrimp Tempura($4.50 side order). SukiyakiShabu Shabu is made withshoyu and sugar, whichmakes for a sweet taste thatwill satisfy your palate.
Hanaki also has combination
plate options: two-choice plate ($9.95) andthree-choice plate ($12.95). Combinationplates come with choices such as ShrimpTempura, Fried Fish Katsu, Chicken Karaage,Tako Yaki, Homemade Gau Gee, Deep Fried
Oysters, Teriyaki Chicken,Vegetable Tempura, GrilledButterfish Bones, TeriyakiTofu and MisoyakiButterfish.
There also is an areawhere you can “grab yourown food.” Dishes comein green bowls ($2.50),red bowls ($3.50) andplates ($4.50). Rice, hottea and desserts are avail-able for $1.50 as well.
Here’s what Kim andTorio had to say abouttheir experience atHanaki Restaurant:
James Kim: “We gotthe Sukiyaki Shabu Shabu($5 per bowl). We don’tknow how to make it, sowe come here, and youcan control the way youwant to cook your meat.It’s fast, convenient andefficient, and it’s prettyhealthy.”
Erine Torio: “Theworkers are very welcom-ing. We also get theShrimp Tempura ($4.50side order).”
(from left) Erine Torio andJames Kim
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will you take the challenge? Don’t let theblazing spices get the best of you —there’s plenty of water to cool your palate.
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Golden Palace SeafoodWhen in Chinatown, you can’t miss this
hot spot on North King Street. Known forsome of the cheapest dim sum in town,
Golden Palace Seafood makes mouthswater with its onolicious Northern-styleChinese cuisine. And since I was makingmy rounds in the spicy department thisweek, manager Gary Lam dished aboutone of the spiciest items on the restau-rant’s menu.
“Our Szechuan-Style Shrimp ($10.95) isspicy,” Lam says. Straight to the point, Lamdoesn’t skip a beat, “Northern-style dishesgenerally have more spice to it.” Szechuan-style Shrimp presents diners with a sym-
phony of tiger shrimp, diced green onions,minced garlic and chili pepper.
“We also can add a chili paste if it’s nothot enough for your liking,” Lamexplains.
So, if you think this zesty dish is almosttoo hot to handle, then you clearly are inneed of more chili paste!
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Kahala Mall738-5696
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Moiliili 951-5696
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Keeaumokuby Wal-Mart946-5696
(KOZO)
Pearlridge483-6805
Pearl Cityby Wal-Mart455-6805
52 pcs.(Makisushi 24pcs/Hosomaki 24 pcs/
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808 Yong’s BBQUnder New Management
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Catering Available94-216 Farrington Hwy • WaipahuNext to Zippy’s, Don Quijote & Nanding’s Bakery
(With coupon)*Equal or lessor value. Does not include specials.
1 Wailana’s Steak and SpicyShrimp ($13.25)
2 Owner Howard Lam withGolden Palace’s SzechuanStyle Shrimp
3 Golden Palace’s Szechuan-Style Shrimp ($10.95)
4 Hot and Spicy ChickenWings 11.50
5 Red House’s managerMinho Kim with Jjolmen (fortwo people) ($20)
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Hukilau has been alunch and dinnerhot spot for area
employees and those pass-ing by since it first openedits doors five years ago.With a central location,good service and a menufilled with favorite comfortfood and other fare, it’s nosurprise the ExecutiveCenter restaurant has beenso successful.
Kimchee and OxtailFried Rice ($9 at HappyHour) is a good example oftraditional foods done dif-ferently. Adaptated from itsregular smoked pork friedrice, the new version has atangy flavor that benefits
from the kimchee spiceand the richness of theoxtail. Topped with twoeggs cooked any style, therice is moist, well seasonedand BIG.
Ahi and Avocado Poke($12 during Happy Hour)is another good choice.Creamy avocado is a greatcomplement to the fattytexture of the ahi withouteither one being overpow-ered. The Maui onion andshoyu/inamona sauce tie itall together.
Some places may com-pose songs about their ribs,but Hukilau’s GrilledBabyback Ribs with achipolte-mango barbecuesauce ($14) is delicious.The ribs are thick, fall-off-the-bone tender and thesauce contains just enoughfinger-sticking power tosignify a good meal.
Want to make a presenta-tion with your order? TrySizzling 10-ounce NewYork Steak ($12) withsauteed mushrooms andcarmelized onions. Theplume of smoke, the loud,crackling sizzle and theaccompaning aroma willannounce your choice longbefore it gets to your table.And if you think it looks,smells and sounds good —wait till you taste it.
HUKILAU
WHERE Executive Center1088 Bishop St., Honolulu
CALL 523.3460
HOURS Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
NOTES Validated parking.Happy hour daily from 3:30to 7:30 p.m. Live musicThursday and Friday.
oh!bytheway
In the April 8 issue of Dining Out weidentified Caity Kondo as a Panya salesassociate. Our mistake, she actually
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eafood Village, locatedin Hyatt RegencyWaikiki Resort andSpa, is helping familiescelebrate Mother’s
Day with a special lunch anddinner menu to satisfy yourChinese food cravings.
For $16.95 per person (mini-mum four people) families willget an assortment of deliciousdishes such as Chicken Salad,Minced Beef Cilantro Soup,Chive Dumpling, Pork Hash,BBQ Pork Bun, Nori SpringRoll, General Tso’s Chicken,Kalua Short Ribs, Beef BroccoliFried Noodle, Steamed Rice andfor dessert, Mango Pudding.
If dinner is more your speed,for $29.95 per person (minimumfour people) you and your lovedones will get Ocean Wrap,Mixed Seafood Soup, TeaSmoked Kahuku Shrimp,Opakapaka Filets with ThaiSauce, Kalua Short Ribs, Stir FryVegetable, Minute Chicken FriedNoodle, Seamed Rice andMango Pudding for dessert.
According to manager SandyPhan, Seafood Village is the per-fect place to celebrate anything:graduation, retirement, babyluaus, birthdays and more. There
also are several VIP rooms. “It’sa place where friends and familycan gather for a taste of HongKong in Hawaii,” she says.
Seafood Village has a family-style arrangement of food serv-ice, and dim sum is served dur-ing lunch hours from 11 a.m. to 2p.m. daily. The restaurant opensagain from 5 to 10 p.m. for din-ner nightly.
If you plan to head down toSeafood Village, Bacon-
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Seafood Village’s TeaLeaves Smoked Jumbo“Kahuku” Prawns ($23.95) isa beautiful display of plumppieces of shrimp with crispytea leaves. Black oolong tealeaves are fried with theshrimp and then both aresautéed and served in a wick-er basket.
Minute Chicken FriedNoodle ($15.95) features ten-der pieces of chicken servedon a bed of fried noodles andfresh vegetables that are per-fectly cooked.
A local favorite at Chineserestaurants, including SeafoodVillage, is Honey-GlazedWalnut “Kahuku” Prawns($22.95). Each walnut is cov-ered with sesame seeds, whichadds to the flavor of the dish,and there’s just enough sweet-ness to satisfy your taste buds.
One of the most gloriousdishes at Seafood Village isCountry Style Crab ($60)
served with black bean sauce.Large pieces of crab cover theplate, and this dish is sure tobe a gratifying and fillingaddition to your meal.
So, if you’re looking to havea big party of up to 200 peo-
ple, dinner for two or a familyget-together for a specialevent such as Mother’s Day,head down to Seafood Villagewhere you’ll get excellentfood and great service.
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Seafood VillageHyatt Regency Waikiki
2424 Kalakaua Ave., Ste. 103,Honolulu
971.1818
Open dailyLunch: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Dinner: 5-10 p.m.
$3 validated self-parking and $4 valet parking
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ping up these days, it’shard to know which onesare truly un“pho”gettable.As Dining Out recentlydiscovered, though, there’ssomething special aboutSaigon Cuisine, located onthe corner of Liliha Streetand Vineyard Boulevard.
“They’re so friendly hereand the food is good,” saysregular KimberlyMakahashi. “It’s close tohome and affordable, so ithad everything I look for.”
Manager Jennifer Tranattributes the delightfulVietnamese spot’s growingsuccess to its unique, meat-filled eats. Oxtail Pho($9.75), for example, is anew take on oxtail soup.“We cook it a long time.It’s a pho technique, but
we put different ingredientsinside,” describes Chan.The richly flavored oxtailbroth is sensational withpho noodles, mushroom,onion, cabbage, parsley andcilantro.
Perfectly charred grilledmeats are perhaps the one-year-old eatery’s biggestdraw. Vermicelli Noodleswith Sliced Sirloin Pork andSpring Rolls ($7.99) featuressizzling pork atop noodles,fresh vegetables, roastedpeanuts, pickled daikon andhouse special fish sauce.“This dish we sell the mostof all,” says Tran.
The House Special Three-Choice Combination Plate($8.50) is a meat-lover’sdream as well, with a gen-erous choice of three savorytoppings served withJasmine rice, vegetables
and fish sauce. Choosefrom Grilled Pork Chop,Barbecue Chicken, GarlicShrimp and more.
One bite of thesemeaty creations andyou won’t soon for-get Saigon Cuisine.
NOTESTakeout orders available. Parking available inrear of restaurant
‘Meat’-ing great
By Ali Resich
In addition to the generousportion of aloha that goesinto every homemade
meal at
Ert’s Grill, childhood friendsand co-owners StephenIchioka and Clyde Higadon’t skimp on the skillfulpreparation of their local-style creations.
The friendly spot has onlybeen open for eight months,but the Wahiawa boys have hada lifetime of practice in the
kitchen. “I’ve always likedto cook, I cook for myfamily. I learned from mymom and ran with it fromthere,” says Ichioka.
There’s no doubtabout it as soon as youtaste Pulehu Chicken
Plate ($7.50), full of bone-less, skinless chicken thigh
goodness. “What makes ittaste good is that it’s on thegrill for the whole time,” says
Ichioka. “It’s very lightly sea-soned, so the smokiness fromthe grill, that barbecue flavor,comes out.”
Deep, smoky flavors alsoenliven Ert’s Smoked Meatand Eggs ($7.50) breakfastplate. Flavorful pork is mari-nated overnight, then smokedin house for five-and-a-halfhours, resulting in a rich,woodsy flavor with a teriyakiflair. “We had comments that(people) thought we bring itin from the Big Island, ’cuzBig Island’s known for itssmoked meat,” says Higa.
The meal is topped off withtwo eggs and rice, and like allof Ert’s breakfast options, cus-tomers may feast away all day.So day or night, don’t miss outon these smokin’ hot grinds.
NOTES While alcohol is notavailable for sale, customersare allowed to bring theirown alcoholic beverages.
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When most of us hear theword sushi, we conjure upvisions of raw fish paired
with rice. And while there’s a pletho-ra of sushi places here on the island,one Japanese eatery has its own ideasabout sushi.
Think fresh, light, clean-tasting,creative, and meat- and fish-free.
YuZu is a chic new restaurant con-veniently located in Ala Moana Hotelthat will change your outlook onsushi. Its namesake, the yuzu, is anaromatic citrus fruit similar to grapefruitthat is found in East Asia and used inJapanese, Korean and Chinese cuisines.Even the eatery's modern décor is infresh, citrusy colors.
“We wanted to serve somethingdifferent,” explains manager TatsOtake of YuZu’s menu.
And lucky for those who don’t eatmeat or fish, “something different”includes veggie sushi.
YuZu currently offers seven differentfish-free sushi — tomato, carrot,
eggplant, shiitake mushroom, lotusroot, eringi mushroom and yuba(soymilk skin) — at $4.95 for twopieces per a la carte order. Or, justorder the Veggie Sampler to try oneof each ($14.95). Not only is it freshand delicious, but the colorful sushiis beautifully presented. And keepingwith the theme, instead of sushivinegar, the chef uses yuzu vinegarfor the rice, adding a touch of freshcitrus flavor.
“We try to use locally grown andhealthy ingredients as much as pos-sible,” says Otake.
So for fresh, healthy and creativevegetarian sushi, udon and more,YuZu is for you.
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524-1628
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Maple Garden /Yen King909 Isenberg St.941-6641
WHERE TO DINE
FAMILY DINING
On On at McCully1110 McCully St.946-8833
ON ONat McCully
Big City DinerKailua 263-8880
Kaimuki 738-8855
Pearlridge East 487-8188
Waipio 678-8868
Ward Center 591-8891
Ert’s Grill99-082 Kauhale St., Aiea488-8898
Henry Loui’s2850 Paa St.833-3728
Mandalay (The)1055 Alakea St.525-8585
Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square524-1628
Royal Palace RestaurantStadium Mall4510 Salt Lake Blvd. #C1487-6662 or 486-7410
ROYAL PALACER E S T A U R A N TROYAL PALACEROYAL PALACE
Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant5724 Kalanianaole Hwy.377-5566
JJ Bistro & French Pastry3447 Waialae Ave.739-0993
Kakaako Kitchen Ward Centre1200 Ala Moana Blvd596-7488
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WESTRIDGE SHOPPING CENTER • 488-4900(Next to Makino Chaya) 98-150 Kaonohi St., Aiea
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WHERE TO DINE
Kobe Japanese Steak House1841 Ala Moana Blvd.941-4444
Hinone Mizunone1345 South King St.942-4848
Hifumi Japanese RestaurantChinese Cultural Plaza536-3035
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Z PizzaWard Centre Auahi St. Shops596-0066
Kailua 151 Hekili St.230-8400 Ichiriki
Aiea 98-150 Kaonohi St.484-2222
Honolulu 510 Piikoi St.589-2299
Romanos Macaroni GrillAla Moana CenterHookipa Terrace356-8300
Genki SushiStadium Market Place 488-9202Aina Haina 373-4033Ala Moana 942-9102Ewa Town Center 683-1003Kaneohe 247-9595Kapahulu 735-7700Kapolei Commons 674-4227Waikele Center 678-3180Waiau 485-0227Ward Center 591-5600Kukui Grove 808-632-2450Maui Mall 808-873-7776Lahaina 808-661-0333Kona 808-327-6776
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HanakiJapanese Cuisine
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The Ocean House Restaurant2169 Kalia Rd., Outrigger Reef Hotel923-2277
Nuuanu Okazuya1351 Nuuanu Ave.533-6169
Thai Village1286 Kalani St. #104 • 845-455494-1040 Waipio Uka St.#15 • 678-287894-673 Kupuohi St. #B105 • 676-0843
Saigon Cuisine1408 Liliha St.521-6888
Choon Chun Chicken1649 Kalakaua Ave.447-4492
Yakiniku Million626 Sheridan St.596-0799
OKAZUYAFukuya Delicatessen & Catering2710 S. King St. • 946-2073
Thai Town Cafe1311 N. King St. #F-06842-4049
Red House In Honolulu835 Keeaumoku St. #I-101 B944-0088
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L ocated on KapiolaniBoulevard, ShabuShabu House has
been renowned for its deli-cious hot pot dining sinceit first opened in Honoluluin 2004. However, duringthe last week of March, theeatery has expanded itsmenu to include sukiyaki.
Shabu shabu andsukiyaki are similar in thatboth use vegetables andmeats, and are served witha variety of dipping sauces.However, there are severalimportant distinctions betweenthe two, according to supervisorGrant Murata.
“We’ve been known for shabushabu, but we’ve recently intro-duced sukiyaki on our menu,”Murata says. “Sukiyaki uses ashoyu-based sauce that you canboil or sauté your vegetablesand meats (beef and pork) in.It’s unlike shabu shabu, whichis a konbu-based broth, so it’s
more soupy.” To commemorate the introduc-
tion of sukiyaki on the menu,customers can bring in thecoupon featured on Page 17 thisweek and receive 10 percent offtheir sukiyaki.
Murata explains that includingsukiyaki on the restaurant menuhas always been a desire of man-ager Kazuyo Makita.
“I think we’ve come up with agood shabu shabu; in Hawaii,we’re known for that,” Murata
says. “She’s (Makita)been wanting to puttogether a good sukiyakifor quite some time.There was a time shewould see the customersput the sauces inside(the pot) and try to cooktheir food that way. Shethought they would likesomething with moretaste, so that’s why sheeventually wanted to dosukiyaki.”
For customers who have triedit, the sukiyaki option is alreadya hit.
“The concept of doing spicysukiyaki is something they (cus-tomers) can’t get at too manyplaces, so the spicy sukiyaki isone of the newcomers to themenu that’s doing good,”Murata shares.
At Shabu Shabu House, cus-tomers can customize theirmeals to create the types of fla-vors they want, whether they
choose the shabu shabu orsukiyaki option.
“It’s a traditional Japaneseshabu shabu restaurant butit’s also a place where peo-ple can create the type oftaste they want,” saysMurata. He explains thatcustomers can select amongsesame, ginger and ponzusauces to add more flavors totheir meal.
“The concept of all thesesauces around the table isthe draw for Shabu ShabuHouse,” he says. “There’sreally no rules (on what youcan use). The sesame saucehas gone through some
changes; it now accents the foodbetter. Ponzu is made with citrusflavoring and shoyu.”
When it comes to customerfavorites at Shabu Shabu House,Murata is quick to name ExtraPremium Kobe Style WashugyuBeef Shabu Shabu. Customerscan choose among Kobe Set A($34.95) — supreme tastingKobe Style Beef Washugyu andprawn shrimp combination set —and Kobe Set B ($34.95), asupreme tasting Kobe Style BeefWashugyu set (large portionavailable for an additional $9).The Kobe (Washugyu) BeefSukiyaki Set ($38.95) and theBeef Sukiyaki Set ($14.95 lunch,$18.95 dinner) also are popular.
Besides the addition of sukiya-ki to the menu, a larger selection
of sake and wine also has beenadded. The sake and wine selec-tion available to customersinclude Plum Wine ($4), CraneLake Wine ($4.50), Sho ChikuBai ($5.75), Fuji Apple Sake($15.95), Okunomatsu Ginjo($16.95) and OkunomatsuJunmai ($16.95). Shabu ShabuHouse now offers Iced Coffee($3.50) as well.
Although Shabu ShabuHouse recently added more toits menu, further menu changesmay debut this summer, accord-ing to Murata.
“She’s (Makita) looking toadd more things to the menu andthinking of working on a takeoutmenu because the location of therestaurant is by business build-ings and offices,” Murata says.
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