NOV. 27-DEC. 3,2011 Bali Steak & Seafood celebrates the holiday season with an array of fabulous four-course prix-fixe Christmas meals, including this exquisite fresh island fish entree. See page 4 | Leah Friel photo Fukuya caters to all your holiday party needs | 7 Jade Dynasty reveals its Christmas Lunch Buffet | 15 ALSO: Feasting on berries, apples, melons and more | 2 Bali’s Best
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Bali Steak & Seafood celebrates the holiday
season with an array offabulous four-courseprix-fixe Christmas
meals, including thisexquisite fresh island
fish entree.See page 4 | Leah Friel
photo
Fukuya caters to all your holiday party needs | 7Jade Dynasty reveals its Christmas Lunch Buffet | 15
ALSO:Feasting on berries,
apples, melons and more | 2
Bali’sBest
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House Special for Party of Ten$198.00(Take Out Available)
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Seafood Tofu Soup • Shrimp Walnuts with Mayonaise • Fried Rice “Young Chow Style”Live Lobster with Ginger & Onion (two) • House Special Crispy Garlic Chicken (whole) Tenderloin Steak with String Beans • Peking Duck • Chinese Broccoli with Dried Fish
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Feasting on
Happy Sunday, Ono readers! So,being that your Thanksgivingfeast probably lulled you to
sleep for days, I would guess that ifyou’re anything like me, then you’re onlynow regaining full consciousness, slowlyemerging from that zombie-like state,thanks to the intense kanak attack. It’sbeen said that the turkey itself is the cul-prit in after-lunch/dinner lethargy, buttruth be told, turkey or no turkey, it’scommon to feel the effects of the feast.
Therefore, while I still have mounds ofThanksgiving leftovers waiting to bedevoured in the refrigerator, this week Ihad to keep it somewhat simple for thesake of my stomach — fresh fruit cre-ations were what I was after. Berries,apples, lychee and more — you name it— the following Ono, You Know establish-
ments had it all. Some master-pieces were more decadentthan others, but the commonthread equated to a sympho-ny of refreshing fruits that Isimply couldn’t resist!
Panya Bakery, Bistro& Bar
When it comes to fresh-ness and quality, Panya Bakery,
Bistro & Bar is at the top of its game.Owners Annie and Alice Yeung workdiligently day-in and day-out providinglocal diners with an eclectic Euro-Asian fare.
And while I am a die-hard fan of theeatery’s Laksa, a Malaysian-style noodledish complete with shrimp, fish cake,aburage, bean sprouts, corn, aromaticherbs and more, I was craving somethingrefreshingly fruity and light — you know,the opposite of what a Turkey Day feast isall about? Enter Panya’s Salmon SashimiRainbow Salad ($14.95) and Double AppleJuice ($5.75). Executive chef Brian Chan,who has worked for the establishment formore than 12 years, has perfected the artof creating these masterpieces.
“The Salmon Sashimi Rainbow Salad ispopular here,” Chan says, and in myopinion it’s an after-Thanksgiving must.
This exquisite dining option featuresfresh salmon sashimi, tossed with pick-led ginger, pickled shallots, sliced apples,
cucumbers, tomatoes, crisp romaine let-tuce and strawberries, topped off withwon ton crisps, peanuts and sesame,dressed with a zesty wasabi shoyu sauce,which provides a flavorful kick for yourpalate. And, I must reveal that while theapples and strawberries give a vibrantcolor to this already remarkable dish, it’sthat subtle sweetness that it also pro-vides that makes this salad stand in aclass all its own. You can’t go wrong.
Now, to quench my thirst, Panya’sDouble Apple Juice is the ultimate choiceand the epitome of freshness. Utilizingfresh green apples and pineapple juice,chef Chan tells me it’s all in the blendingtechnique, thus creating one of the fresh-est juice blends my taste buds have everwitnessed. The contrast of tangy andsweet results in a superlative combina-tion of tastes.
Panya Bakery, Bistro & BarAla Moana Center
946.6388
IHOP HawaiiInternational House of Pancakes
(IHOP) knows how to serve up home-style meals that span all appetites andborders. Known specifically for itsaward-winning Original ButtermilkPancakes with an authentic country fla-vor, this pancake franchise is a breakfastlover’s oasis.
For the world-class foodie in you,make sure your flight path crossesthe International Crepe Passport($12.19), a magnificent dish compris-ing of your choice of crepe, two eggsand four pieces of meat. According toIHOP Kuhio assistant manager GregLewis, the Fresh Fruit Crepe is anIHOP classic.
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Above: Stuffed after Thanksgiving, the editorcan’t wait to take a sip of Panya’s refreshingDouble Apple Juice ($5.75).
$45 3 Course Dinner $75 Dinner and Wine pairingplus tax and gratuity
Reservations are recommended
Call 808.237.5429Convenient location with free covered parking.
6pm “Wine Lover’s” seating with winespresented at your table side.
Stage Ovation Wine Dinner
Passport to Wine Monday, 5 December, 2011Featuring Executive Chef Ron de Guzman and Wine Specialist Alan Suzuki, VP GSM fromYoungs “Estate Group”
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Uncorking the Seduction of Taste the Wonders of 5 International Syrahs presented byMaster Sommelier Patrick OkuboPat Okubo is a Master Sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers, a Certified Wine Educator(CWE), and Certified Specialist of Spirits (CSS). A graduate of University High and the Universityof Hawaii, he is a member of the National Guard, runs The Wine GI, a personal wine consultation and education business, and is host of A Perfect Sip – an online radio show, www.aperfectsip.com. Patrick is currently the youngest Master Sommelier in North America. Pat is the Fine Wine Specialist and Wine Educator forYoung’s Market Hawaii. Previously, he opened Formaggio Grill as Managing Partner and Wine Director/Restaurant manager at Four Seasons Lana’i.
The Seduction of Syrah$30 Wine Tasting Class tax and gratuity included
Limited Seating6:30pm Thursday, December 8thCupola Events Theatre
Reservations are recommended
Call 808.237.5429Convenient location with free covered parking.
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at its signature restaurants,including the award-winningBali Steak & Seafood. OnChristmas Eve and ChristmasDay from 5 to 9 p.m., Chef decuisine Matt Alleshouse willpresent diners with a feast forthe kings.Dining Out recently caught up
with Chef Matt, who gave us asneak peek into what to expectcome Christmas. One thing’s forsure — it’ll be a very merry sea-son for your appetite.
DO: What is the concept ofBali Steak & Seafood? Whatcan patrons expect when theydine here?
Alleshouse: The concept ofour restaurant is steak house-driven, but it’s a steak housewith an island flair. What we tryto do here at Bali is blend thebest of both worlds. Obviously,we’re here on this amazingisland, and we have all thesewonderful sources of fresh andlocal fish, so we incorporatethat into our menu, just asmuch as we incorporate ourfine steaks as well.
DO: Are the holidays a greattime for business here at Bali?You folks are always doing yourbest to give back to the commu-nity, correct?
Alleshouse: Yes, the holi-days are huge, not only justfor Bali Steak & Seafood, but
for the Hilton aswell. We’ll berunning three tofour differentholiday parties.And this year forThanksgiving wewent down to ahomeless shel-ter and present-ed 500 to 600meals there aswell. I would saywe served about2,400 meals for
Thanksgiving alone.In terms of giving back to the
community, it’s a huge thing forme. I don’t just want to be achef at a restaurant or a chef ata hotel, I want to be a part ofthe community. For me, gettinginvolved with different things,such as helping to feed thehomeless and also workingwith the local vendors andfarmers, gives me that sense ofcommunity and gets me rooteda little quicker.
DO: As a chef, what kind ofimpact do you hope to bring toBali Steak & Seafood?
Alleshouse: My philosophy issimple elegance — don’t over-work the great local ingredientsthat you have. It’s really a farm-to-table philosophy that comestruly from the heart. I hope tosoon be digging in the dirt alongwith the farmers on a Saturdaymorning and then coming backto work here Saturday night.Here at Bali, and with our
style of cuisine, if we’re going touse these elevated ingredients,then we’re going to use our cre-ativeness and the techniquesthat we’ve learned along theway to enhance the ingredients,not mask them. You shouldn’thave to use additives or createflavors when it’s all right therenaturally for you. I would sayclose to 75 to 80 percent of ouringredients are local products,but it’s my hope to get it towhere we’re using 90 to 95 per-cent of local ingredients —hopefully one day 100 percent.We always go to our local farm-ers first, they’re our No. 1source, including Nalo Farms,Hibara Farms and MA‘O Farms.
DO: Christmas is just aroundthe corner. What is Bali doing tocelebrate the holiday season?
Alleshouse: Well, here at Bali,for Christmas we’re focusing ona four-course prix-fixe menuthat will be available for dinneron Christmas Eve and Day ($75per person). We also have athree-course tasting menu
Hilton’s executive chef Jeffrey Vigilla (back)and Bali’s chef de cuisine Matt Alleshouse1
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Where: Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort2005 Kalia Road, HonoluluCall: 949.4321 (dining reservations are needed)Website: hiltonhawaiianvillage.com
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Bali Steak & Seafood celebrates the holiday
season with an array offabulous four-courseprix-fixe Christmas
meals, including thisexquisite fresh island
fish entree.See page 4 | Leah Friel
photo
Fukuya caters to all your holiday party needs | 7Jade Dynasty reveals its Christmas Lunch Buffet | 15
ALSO:Feasting on berries,
apples, melons and more | 2
Bali’sBest Bali Steak & Seafood
Dining Out//Cover Story
that’s available for kids ($45 per per-son).You kind of get the best of both
worlds. The adult menu begins witha choice between Kona LobsterBisque with Lobster Fritters, andHamakua Mushroom Boullion. Thesalad is either a Waimea babyromaine salad or Hirabara Farmsmixed greens. For their entrée, din-ers can choose one from amongseven choices: Filet Mignon withBéarnaise Sauce, Prime New YorkSteak with peppercorn sauce, PrimeRib of beef with au jus, MolokaiHoney and Balsamic Pheasant,Lemon Grass and Butter SearedIsland Snapper Filet, Baked SeafoodPot Pie with Scallops, Fish and KonaLobster Cognac Cream Sauce, orHauula Tomato Risotto with wintervegetables (for our vegetarians).The prime-aged New York steak isseasoned with our own special spicemix, Kona sea salt and marinated ina garlic oil. Finally we top it off witha Gorgonzola and smoked Kona SeaSalt butter that's melted right overthe top and served with a pepper-corn demi glace. As for dessert,we’re serving the ever-famousChocolate Hazelnut Yule Log withegg nog panna cotta and raspberrycoulis. It’s a traditional Christmasdessert that we slice down. It's veryfresh and delicious.
DO: You had mentioned a keikimenu. What can the kids look for-ward to?
Alleshouse: The kids are definitelynot shorted by any chance. Thisyear, the meal begins with HamakuaMushroom Bisque and HirabaraFarms mixed greens salad. Keiki canchoose among three entrées, includ-ing Petit Filet Mignon with BéarnaiseSauce, Grilled Chicken Breast withHerb and Garlic Roasted Potatoes,
and Campanelle Pasta with slow-sim-mered marinara sauce. The dessertis a Chocolate Hazelnut Yule Logwith egg nog panna cotta.
DO: Is this Christmas meal some-thing that’s done every year here atBali Steak & Seafood?
Alleshouse: TheHilton’s always doneholiday celebrations.The holidays are alwaysa huge event here,because the hotelalways attracts so manypeople this time of year,and it would seem likealmost a waste not tocapture it. We definitelygear toward bothtourists and locals —the more locals we seein here the better. Forthe locals, we do offerfree validation when youdine here.
DO: Wonderful! Sounds like youlove what you do. What are therewarding aspects of your job?
Alleshouse: I would definitely saythat I get to do something that I’mvery passionate about, and I get totake that to a professional level anda global stage, so to speak. Cookingis something I’ve been doing sincethe age of 6, and I haven't lookedback since. I’m very fortunate to beable to do something that I'm verymuch in love with.
Dining Out//Cover Story//Bali Steak & Seafood
Hirabara Farms Mixed Greens SaladBali Steak & Seafood is ready to serve
diners the finest cuisine this Christmas.Chocolate Hazelnut Yule Log with egg
nog panna cotta and raspberry coulis.Fresh Island FishPrime New York Steak with pepper-
corn sauce and Kona Lobster Bisqueserved with Lobster Fritters
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Waimalu Chop Suey, better knownas the ‘House of Gau Gee’ toloyal patrons, has been feeding
hungry tummies with Northern Chinesecuisine for nearly 50 years. New ownerJacky Wang assures that allthe same local favoritesremain and would like toencourage new patrons to trythe eatery as well.
“We just want to thank all ofour customers and let themknow how much we appreci-ate them,” Wang says.
For more than 20 years, din-ers from all over Oahu, evenouter Islands have flocked tothe restaurant to try their sig-nature Roast Pork. Wang describes thewonderfully indulgent pork belly, com-plete with crackling skin, as “crunchy,tasty, moist … yummy, yummy!”
The ever-popular Char Siu and RoastDuck also are available, and all of theseplatters are perfect for holiday familygatherings. Call the restaurant (488.1616)for details on ordering these savoryroasted meats.
While management at Waimalu mayhave changed, the same welcomingatmosphere lives on. After the lunchcrowd has died down, you will findfriendly staffers sitting in the back, mold-ing the famed Crispy Gau Gee ($9.25 foreight pieces) daily.
Other local favorites include HoneyGlazed Walnut Shrimp ($11.25) and Saltand Pepper Pork Chops ($9.25).
The reputable establishment offers agreat feasting opportunity, with free, liveMaine lobster with dine-in orders of $50or more (must present ad found on Page21). The satisfying seafood dish is served
brightly with ginger and green onion,black bean sauce or with salt and pepper.
For great food, friends and a piece oflocal tradition, stop by Waimalu ChopSuey, located within WaimaluShopping Center.
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eatthis
Big City’s secretsBy Alana Folen
Big City Diner goes big with its fabu-lous entrees that satisfy all yourcravings. Whether it be juicy burg-
ers that you’re after or refreshingly zestysalads, this award-winning establish-ment has it all. But don’t think you’vetried everything just yet. Big City Dinersenior executive chef Dennis Franks hascreated quite a few irresistible off-the-menu entrees.
“The Kalua Pig Benedict ($11.99), ChiliCheese Omelette ($7.99) and GuinnessShake ($7.50) are just a few things thatwe’ve created here that are only servedupon customer’s request,” Franks says.
Franks himself is the mastermindbehind all of these off-the-menu cre-ations, always wanting to offer some-thing different and unique to hisloyal patrons.
The Kalua Pig Omelette (available atPearlridge, Waipio and Kailua locations)consists of a toasted English muffin
topped with a heaping portion of kaluapig and a poached egg doused in aHollandaise sauce, and finally garnishedwith lomi salmon. The meal also comescomplete with a side of fruit and yourchoice of a breakfast starch. As for theChili Cheese Omelette, Franks says, it’sone of their simplest dishes. This irre-sistible omelette is filled to the brimwith savory chili and melted Cheddarand Jack cheese.
“Customers usually hear about thesedishes through word of mouth, and thenthey come in and request it,” Frankstates. “And the Guinness Shake is reallypopular as well, but it’s only available atour Pearlridge and Waipio locations.”
Nothing fancy here, Big City Diner’srenowned shake purely consists ofGuinness stout and chocolate ice cream.Simplicity is key.
So, once again here’s proof in itselfthat no diner’s finer than Big City Diner.
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Hours: Sunday-Thursday 7 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 7 a.m.-midnight
Big City Diner’s Chili Cheese Omelette($7.99) and Guinness Shake ($7.50)Leah Friel photo
1. (clockwise from left) Avis Aquino, JackyWang and Yung Hoy Lee with Waimalu ChopSuey’s signature dishes. File photo2. Roast Pork (call the restaurant for detailson price) Nathalie Walker photo
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�urrently located onSouth King Street,Fukuya Deli & Catering
has served as one of Oahu’smost popular okazuyas(Japanese delicatessen) since1939. It’s this traditionalokazuya style that makesFukuya a regular favoriteamong locals, according toowner Arrison Iwahiro.“It’s more of a family-style
okazuya where you can pickand choose the items you want
in your bento,” he explains.“Instead of having a set bento,you can choose whatever youwant; that’s where we differ(from other businesses).” Customer favorites tend to be
the shrimp tempura ($1.45),shoyu pork ($1.80) and assortedsushi, including nori maki($4.60) and inari (75 cents forsmall, $1.15 for large). The spe-cialty rolls — teri beef ($4.60),chicken ($4.60) and hot dog($4.35) — and musubis, especial-
ly the shiso musubi($1.15), are alsoextremely popular.“I hear a lot of peo-
ple say, ‘I like thatpurple musubi,’”Iwahiro says, refer-ring to the shisomusubi, which is ricesprinkled with shisored powder. “Ourmixed sushi also arealways popular.”
Iwahiro statesthat many of the chick-en dishes are popularduring football season,as fans often ordertrays of mochiko andgarlic chicken.“Chicken sells real-
ly well, as does theshrimp, because theyare easy to eat,” he
says. “Popular chicken dishesinclude the fried chicken,mochiko chicken, furikakechicken and nori chicken. Thenori chicken is fairly new.”
As the holiday seasonapproaches, customers cantake advantage of Fukuya’scatering menu. Customers canpick from a variety of chicken,salads and fish, some of whichalso are available on theeatery’s deli menu. Highlyrequested selections forcatering include the assortedsushi trays — 43 ($29), 74($47) and 101 ($59) pieces —and assorted mochi trays, cat-egorized in 40 ($26), 50 ($31)and 70 ($43) pieces.
“We can do holiday cater-ing, from home parties to officeparties, any type of catering,”states Iwahiro.
Even though Fukuya closeson Mondays and Tuesdays,Iwahiro says that catering serv-ices are available for large par-ties on those days.
“For walk-ins, we’re openfrom Wednesday to Sunday, butwe have catering available afterhours,” he confirms. “OnMondays and Tuesdays, wedon’t have any walk-ins, but wedo large functions.”
While catering is an essen-tial part of the eatery today,
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Fukuya Deli & Catering did notbegin as a catering business.Reflecting on the eatery’s history,Iwahiro recalls how Fukuya Deli &Catering — which first started in1939 — originated as a two-personoperation that closed as soon asthe food ran out.
“Two people would come inthe morning, cook, put it (thefood) out and once it sold out,that was it,” he says. “Now, wekeep producing as things go out —we keep making more tempura,chicken and everything. In the1970s, it (Fukuya) already wastransitioning into replenishing, sothat took more manpowerbecause you need people cookingwhile you’re selling.”
Around that time, Fukuya ven-tured into the catering businessand started to expand into what itis today. Although Fukuya is still a
popular choice for catering,Iwahiro notes that the type ofevents requesting their serviceshas changed.
“Back in the day, we did a lot ofweddings,” he says. “Now, they(the weddings) are all at hotels;before, they were usually atchurches. During the weddingmonths, we would be booked;three weddings every Friday orSaturday. That’s how it was, butthen everybody transitioned andtimes changed … that’s why westarted to do funeral catering.(Now) we do a lot of funeral cater-ing for the mortuaries.”
Regardless of the type of event,though, Fukuya still strives to pro-vide its customers with the bestpossible products.“We try to give the customer our
best … we keep the quality thebest we can,” Iwahiro says.
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1 Not only does Fukuyacater, but it also has anokazuya — an open deliwhere customers can cus-tomize their own lunch,choosing from a vastselection of favorites.
2 Assorted Sushi Tray
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Choon Chun Chicken’s new locationon Kalakaua Avenue offers thesame quality taste as its first
venue on King Street with a chic, modernelegance. Patrons can enjoy theirfavorites from the original location, aswell as some updated menu items, asthey dine amid futuristic décor or slipinto one of the booths tucked away in aprivate alcove. Choon Chun Chicken isthe ideal place to partake of some pauhana fun or retreat for a late-night meal.
Whatever the occasion, Choon ChunChicken ensures tasty Korean cuisine.
Sisters Sukhui Hong and Theresa Kim, the owner and manager, respectively bring the authentic know-how of long-time restaurateurs.
“Before we came here, my parentsstarted a restaurant in Korea,” explainsKim. “And when we came over here, mysister wanted to do a restaurant here,
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Choon Chun Chicken has a widevariety of meal specials
throughout the day.The lunch menu offers various
items at a discounted price, like Chicken Cutlet ($9.95),Spicy Noodle ($8.95), Curry Chicken Stir Fry ($8.95) andSoft Tofu Soup ($8.95).
Plus, Choon Chun Chicken also has an unbeatableHappy Hour. Offered daily from 4 to 8 p.m., Happy Hourmenu items range from $5.99 to $7.99. Dishes includea Whole Chicken, Game Hen, Fried Chicken, SesameSeed Leaf Pancake, Seafood Pancake and Chicken Feet.All of these options, Kim says, taste great with a coldbeer. Draft beers are just $1.99 during Happy Hour. Andfrom now until the end of the year, Happy Hour will runfrom 10 a.m. to 2 a.m.
And even if youmiss Happy Hour,you can still stopin for late-nightspecials. Whetheryou’re winding downfrom a night out orjust starting your day,Choon Chun Chickenhas just what you’relooking for to satisfyyour early morningcravings. These dish-es include ShrimpFried Rice ($12.95),Jajangmen or blackbean sauce with noo-dle ($8.95),Hamburger Steak($11.95), Loco Moco($11.95), HamOmelet ($9.95) orFrench Toast ($6.99).
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Choon Chun Chicken1649 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu447.1492
Open Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-6 a.m.,Sunday 4 p.m.-6 a.m.
with Christina O’Connor
1 Choon Chun ChickenStir Fry ($29.95 for medi-um, $38.95 for large)
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Manager Theresa Kimcooking up the ChoonChun Chicken Stir Fry.
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choose from Garlic Chicken or Chicken Katsu
(served daily)Mochiko Chicken
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Ham and Scallop Soup • Chinese Chicken Salad• Peking Duck w/ Buns • Steamed Sea Bass w/ Ginger & Onions
too.” They started outsmall — the King Streetlocation had just eighttables when it firstopened about 10 yearsago and offered a rela-tively small menuselection. Because oftheir success and cre-ativity when it comesto thinking up newdishes, they expandedtheir venture overtime. Now, Choon ChunChicken has two loca-tions and about 50menu items.
Kim says that one ofthe most popular dish-es right now is theChoon Chun ChickenStir Fry ($29.95 for amedium, feeds 2-4 people). Thisdish includes a boneless chickenthigh, cabbage, zucchini, carrots,sweet potato, sesame seed leaves,onions and Korean mochi, allswimming in a hot sauce.
If it’s chicken you’re after, othercustomer favorites include theHoney BBQ Fried Chicken andFried Chicken Combination
($15.95 for a whole order) and theCurry Chicken Stir Fry ($29.95 fora medium). Another must-trychicken dish is the Fire Chickenwith Cheese ($19.95).
Choon Chun Chicken certainlyknows its way around poultry. Butthe restaurant offers more than
just that. Other dishesinclude the Sesame SeedLeaf Pancake ($11.95), FireGrilled Mussel ($15.95),Stir-Fried Kimchee withTofu ($14.95), and SpicyRice Cake ($14.95).
Kim describes the restau-rant’s cuisine as traditionalhomestyle Korean foodwith a local twist. “We liketo add a little bit of fusionin our dishes,” she says.“Some of our dishes are amix between Korean andAmerican food. She creditsHong for the menu’s vari-ety. “My sister is always try-ing to make new dishes,”Kim says.
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1 (first row) Fire Chicken with Cheese($19.95); (second row) Sesame SeedLeaf Pancake, Honey BBQ FriedChicken and Fried Chicken Combo($15.95); (third row) Choon ChunChicken Stir Fry ($29.95 for medium,$38.95 for large)2 Fire Chicken with Cheese ($19.95)3 Sesame Seed Leaf Pancake ($11.95)
Lawrence Tabudlo photos
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www.themandalayhawaii.com1055 Alakea St. • 525-8585
Free Parking - Mon- Fri after 5pm & All Day Sat & Sun
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Are you ready for some foot-ball fun, grinds and draftbeer specials? Then head
over to Ige’s Restaurant & 19thPuka in Aiea where you can catchNFL and college games on ninelarge flat-screen TVs from nowthrough the end of the season.
Games are shown Mondaythrough Thursday with HappyHour and draft beer specials from3 to 7 p.m. featuring $5 Nachos, $2large French Fries, and a free side(4-piece Maki Sushi, PotatoMacaroni Salad, Lomi Salmon,Vegetable Stix, White or BrownRice) with each appetizer pricedover $7. Also, just $9 will get youa pitcher of domestic beer (BudLight, Coors Light, Miller Light) or$2.50 for a 16-ounce glass, and $11for a pitcher of imported beer(Heineken, Heineken Light) or $3for a glass. Also, well drinks are $3and Long Island is $5.
“We hope to continue this allyear-round with other sportssuch as basketball,” says ownerRon Ige, a devoted University of
Hawaii Warrior football fan.The spacious restaurant can
seat 340 people and offers a greatpanoramic view of Aiea. There’splenty of parking, and the food istasty. The full menu offers about adozen different appetizers, a longlist of burgers and sandwiches,specialty entrees and daily dinnerspecials. Among Ige’s favoritesare Collopop’s Crab Cakes madewith real crab, water chestnuts,onions and celery, drizzled withsweet chili aioli ($12.99) andJoal’s Teriyaki Flap Meat that islean, tender and soaked in anoriginal teriyaki sauce ($11.99appetizer, $14.99 entree withchoice of starch and bowlof soup or salad).
The restaurant alsohosts Flashback Fridaysfrom 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.with live bands playingmusic from the 60s, 70sand 80s, dancing andHawaiian food. OnSundays, it’s closed forprivate parties and
fundraising events.The 19th puka is often
referred to as the place wheregolfers go to eat, drink and beentertained by each other’scompany after a round of golf.At Ige’s, it’s the same concept,but can be enjoyed with orwithout hitting the green.
“All three boys in our familyplay golf from time to time andlike a ritual we always stop bythe 19th Puka of wherever weplayed that day,” explains Ige.“Win or lose, it’s always a goodtime. It’s usually air-conditionedwith TVs, just a comfortable
place where we can hang out andenjoy the camaraderie. I thoughtit would be great to build ourown 19th Puka.”
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1 Fendu Boulangerie’s Buttermilk and Fresh BerryPanna Cotta ($4.50)
2 Fendu Boulangerie’s Lychee Caramel Flan ($4.25)
3 IHOP’s Fresh Fruit Crepe ($10.99)
4 Panya’s Salmon Sashimi Rainbow Salad($14.95) and Double Apple Juice ($5.75)
5 IHOP Kuhio assistant manager Greg Lewis withthe Fresh Fruit Crepe.
“This is one of our originals here atIHOP,” he says. “We sell quite a few,in fact.”
The Fresh Fruit Crepe ($10.99) is madefresh every day and features an onoli-cious crepe topped with refreshingpieces of banana, grapes, pineapple,honey dew melon and cantaloupe. Ahelping of strawberry yogurt and honeygranola finish off the dish, making it aguilt-free slice of heaven.
“The combination of ingredients isreally simple, but the result is outstand-ing,” says IHOP Kuhio’s general managerDavid Bagood. “It's a healthy alternativeand many people enjoy it.”
IHOP Hawaii2211 Kuhio Ave.
(and other various locations)921.2400
Fendu BoulangerieThere’s no need to venture off to
Europe to feast on the best ofEuropean breads and pastries whenyou can have it all right here at home— at Fendu Boulangerie. Owner andchef Niel Koep opened the doors tothis bakery in Manoa Marketplace inMarch 2009, and since then has beensatisfying the appetites of loyalpatrons with a varied selection of daily
breads, breakfast pastries, pizzas,sandwiches, desserts and more.
Stuffed from Thanksgiving, I couldn’timagine taking in another piece of pump-kin pie. Albeit delicious, I needed to optfor something reinvigorating and sweet,making Fendu’s Lychee Caramel Flan($4.25) and Buttermilk and Fresh BerryPanna Cotta ($4.50) appear quite tempt-ing indeed.
The Buttermilk and Fresh Berry PannaCotta is my go-to dessert post-Thanksgiving. Topped with fresh mixedberries, including strawberries, kiwi,raspberries, blackberries and blueber-ries drizzled in a light buttermilk creamsauce, this dessert consists of layers of
ladyfinger sponge cake and a savorymixed berry sauce. It’s quite divine, tosay the very least!
Now, if you’re a fan of flan, you’ll lovethe Lychee Caramel Flan. The flan itself ismixed with ground lychee with a pulp-like consistency and cooked to perfec-tion. It’s then topped with a sweetcaramel glaze, made in-house, and lastlydecorated with vibrant pieces of thefreshest watermelon, kiwi and blueberry.It’s truly love at first bite!
Fendu BoulangerieManoa Marketplace
2752 Woodlawn Drive #5119988.4310
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The appetizers at the Topof Waikiki are as stunningas the views from its lofty
perch above the Pacific. Theitems, created by executivechef John Neff, are both simpleand complex, and visuallyappealing. It’s not enough, hesays, to simply put good food infront of the diners, he wants toimpress. He’s done it.
The Coconut Shrimp withPineapple Salsa ($15) is coatedwith a coconut and macadamianut crust and served with acold soba noodle salad with asesame-miso vinaigrette. Arestaurant standard fordecades, Neff takes it beyondordinary with a freshness andpresentation that most placescan only hope to achieve.Another standard gone upscaleis the Spicy Ahi Poke Stack($13). Served with a Sambaland Shoyu sauce, crispy wonton skins, avocado crème,papaya slaw and micro greenswith a kiwi-lime vinaigrette, thestacked appetizer is anotherexample of Neff’s desire to wowthe eatery’s healthy mix of vis-iting and local diners. The avo-
cado crème is a natural com-plement to the high-grade ahi,and when eaten with the wonton skins creates a creamy,crispy and slightly spicy flavorprofile that takes poke far pastthe ordinary.
New to the menu are the DayBoat Scallops ($17) and theCamembert En Croute ($15).Both are simply outstanding.The pan-seared scallops areserved with an Ewa sweet cornpudding, braised pancetta, anda Kamuela tomato and Mauionion relish. The slightly saltypancetta adds a nice counter-balance to the naturally sweetscallops, with each ingredientcoming together perfectlywhen swiped through the cornpudding. Trust me, you’ll belooking for other things to sopup the remaining pudding. It’sthat good.
Picking one item out of the12 appetizer options as afavorite is not an easy thingto do, but there was some-thing special about theCamembert En Croute thatkept me going back for more.Full disclosure requires me to
mention that I devouredeverything put in front of me.It’s a hazard of the job.
The Camembert is wrappedin a puff pastry and served witha side of candied Cajun wal-nuts, Granny Smith apples,greens and grapes tossed in apomegranate balsamic reduc-tion. Each piece can be enjoyedby itself, but on Neff’s advice Isliced theCamembert andadded a sampling ofeach ingredient. Hewas right. Each bitewas a combinationof creamy, sour,salty and sweet.
The pupus don’t end on theregular menu. Each night Top ofWaikiki has two Happy Hoursthat feature $4 cocktails, wineand beer and $7 appetizers,which include BBQ PorkSliders, Calamari, Braised KalbiRibs with bok choy and Mauionion kim chee and more.Saturday night is live entertain-ment from 10 p.m. to midnight.
1841 Ala Moana Blvd.Between Ilikai & Hilton Hawaiian Village
Dinner served from 5:30 nightly. Valet parkingavailable. Not valid with any other offer.
Offer valid on dine-in orders only. Must present coupon. Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons. Exp 11/30/11
WESTRIDGE SHOPPING CENTER • 488-4900(Next to Makino Chaya) 98-150 Kaonohi St., Aiea
Mon-Sat 10am-10pm • Sun 10am-8pm
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Military w/ID receive 10% OFF
November Special $4.99House Special Vietnamese Chicken Salad
Chinese Restaurant East HonoluluON ON at McCully
1110 McCully St. • 946-8833www.ononhawaii.com
Aina Haina Shopping Center373-1303 or 373-4632
FOOTBALL PARTY PLATTERS
20% OffCRISPY GAU GEE
$16.20GON LO MEIN
$20.40Many others selections!
MAKE YOUR HOLIDAY RESERVATIONS TODAY!
7 Course Banquet for 10 starting $179
$189 for 10 with Scallop Soup
and Peking Duck.
Create your own menu and we’ll discount it for you!
Go to www.onohawaii.com to view Menus and find $5 Coupon
Serves 12-15
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Above Day Boat Scallops ($17),Coconut Shrimp with Pineapple
Salsa ($15), Camembert EnCroute ($15), and Spicy Ahi Poke
Stack ($13)
1 Server Troy Collado with Top ofWaikiki’s alluring appetizers.
2 Spicy Ahi Poke Stack ($13)3 Camembert En Croute ($15)
Leah Friel photos
Top of Waikiki Where:Waikiki Business Plaza2270 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu
Call:923.3877
Website:topofwaikiki.com
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Top-notch tastes
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By Ali Resich
ILove Country Cafe offersgourmet local favoritesprepared in the healthi-
est of ways, while still pro-viding comforting home-style meals.This dedication to taste
and quality extends to therestaurant’s holiday specialsas well.The cafe serves as a year-
round tradition of sorts formany loyal patrons. FriendsGuy Ching and BryanMarciel frequent the spotfor the beloved house spe-cial, Lechon Kawali ($8.99).This richly flavored special-ty features pork with deli-ciously crackling skin,
served on a bed of savorygarlic rice. A plenitude offresh scallions, onion andtomatoes tops it all off.
Bryan Marciel: “We kindof came here just for this. It’salways available and thetaste is really good. Theirmenu is pretty diverse, youdon't have to go to a Filipinorestaurant to find this.”
Guy Ching: “I like it verymuch.”The family-owned dining
spot has multiple locationsincluding the NavyExchange, in DowntownHonolulu and on QueenStreet. Dine-in, takeout andcatering available. Call fordetails about the eatery'sholiday specials.
I Love Country Cafe Where:885 Queen St., Honolulu (variousother locations, catering and delivery is available)
Call:596.8108, 783.7901 (Catering Hotline)
Website:ilovecountrycafehawaii.com
Hours:Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
whatwe’reeatingat...
I Love Country Cafe Bryan Marciel and Guy Ching
Ali Resich photo
THE BIG IDEAHilton Hawaiian Village® is throwing the biggest holiday party in town! Perfect for your office or organization’s holiday celebration.
THE BIG LUNCH BUFFETDecember 16, 2011 at 11:00 a.m.Enjoy a sumptuous holiday buffet lunch,fun, prizes and more prizes.
BIG NAME ENTERTAINMENTJerry Santos, John Cruz, Afatia Thompson and Gregg Hammer as emcee.
THE BIG “FIVE-O”In celebration of Hilton’s fifty years in Waikiki,tickets are only $50 per seat! Find out more:
949-4321 ext. 35
RESERVE THE BEST TABLE TODAY!
for December 16, 2011
Jerry SantosJohn Cruz
Afatia Thompson
To see the fabulous buffet menu, go to www.HiltonHawaiianVillage.com/party1 4 | D I N I N G O U T | N O V . 2 7 - D E C . 3 , 2 0 1 1
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Terri Hefner
DRIVE-IN
Serving You For50 Years
Mahalo Hawaii
Serving You For50 Years
Mahalo HawaiiKapahulu737-0177
3308 Kanaina Avenue 2710 South King St.www.fukuyadeli.com
Deli Hours: Wed-Sun 6am-2pmAfter hours catering available
946-2073
Perfect for Office Partiesor Family Get-Togethers
HolidayCatering
BYOB
• 14 broths • 6 meats • 100 different ingredients
Grand Opening SpecialFree Appetizer & Dessert
with purchase of broth(s) & Shabu ingredients | Must present coupon | Exp: 12/2/11
Grand Opening Special
2700 S. King St. (near 7-11 at King St./University) M-Th 4pm-12am | F-Sun 4pm-1am
951-7878
’Tis the season for sharing — andthat’s where Japanese nabe andIchiriki restaurant come in.
Nabe, a Japanese hot pot typicallymade with fish-based broth and filledwith fish, beef, chicken, pork and veg-etables, is popular for sharing any time
of year. And Ichiriki knows its nabe.“We use fish broth in everything,” says
co-owner Issei Kazama, when asked ifIchiriki offers any options for those whodon’t eat meat or fish.
Oh, well, that’s that, I fret. But wait. Kazama pauses, then continues:
“We do get the occasional vegan whocomes in, and for vegans/vegetarians weuse plain water and seaweed, and then give
them ponzu sauce on the side for flavor.”Yes! It’s not on the menu, so we’re happy to
share the secret with Dining Out readers. There’s a healthy dose of vegetables in
the special vegetarian nabe ($19.95) —won bok, bok choy, gobo, chives, carrots— as well as kuzukiri (arrowroot noodles)and tofu and aburage for protein. And,Kazama notes, “lots of mushrooms,”including enoki, shiitake and shimeji. Nooil is used in this preparation, so it’s lightand clean-tasting, allowing the natural fla-vors to shine through.
Just let your server know you’re vege-tarian, then share a nice, warm bowlful ofgoodness with someone special.
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Sharing a secret at Ichiriki
The holidays are hereand with themcomes apprecia-
tion, gratitude, sharing,love and . . . food, ofcourse.
Celebrating with food ispart of all cultures, and onChristmas Day, JadeDynasty SeafoodRestaurant at Ala MoanaCenter is presenting itsholiday favorites to thepublic with the ChristmasLunch Buffet.This buffetis exactly what may havecoined the term feast.
A few items on themenu are Succulent CharSiu, Beef Chow Fun, SiuMai (Pork Hash), SnowCrab Legs and RoastDuck.The buffet also willinclude Har Gau ShrimpDumplings, cooked toperfection in a traditionalmanner that takes yearsto master.
“How we (in the
Chinese culture) decidewhether the dumplingsare good is how transpar-ent it looks from the out-side. If it is too solid itdoesn’t really taste good,but if it has that transpar-
ent look, you know it willbe good, it is not easy tomake this way,” saysowner Sylvia Liang.
Another specialty onthe buffet menu will beShrimps with Chili &
Pepper which starts witha quick fry then stir-friedwith garlic, chili and otherspecial seasons. On asweeter note, guests alsomay enjoy the FreshMango Mochi, SnowMountain Char Siu Bunand Spring MountainCoconut Bun.
“Our Spring MountainBun doesn’t have anyfood coloring — all of thecolor comes from greentea and then the inside isfilled with sweet coconut,almost like a haupia,”adds Liang.
First seating begins at10 a.m., second seating atnoon and the final seatingwill begin at 1:30 p.m. TheChristmas Lunch Buffet isbeing served for $22.95for adults, $18.50 for sen-iors (65 plus) and $11.50for children (2 to 8 yearsold).
Most of the buffet
menu items also areserved on JadeDynasty’s lunch anddinner menus.
Succulant Char Siu ($7.95), Shrimps with Chili & Pepper ($16.95), Spring Mountain CoconutBun ($2.95), Siu Mai (Pork Hash) ($3.50), Har Gau (Shrimp Dumpling) ($3.50), Seafood &Chive Bun ($3.50), Fresh Mango Mochi ($3.50) and Snow Mountain Char Siu Bun ($3.50)
Lawrence Tabudlo photo
Jade DynastySeafoodRestaurant Where: Ala MoanaCenter, Hookipa Terrace1450 Ala Moana Blvd.#4220,Honolulu
Hooters of HonoluluAloha Tower Marketplace1 Aloha Tower Drive #110524-4668
BIRTHDAY SPECIALFREE BIRTHDAY MEAL FOR ANY AGEWith Family and GroupLUNCH & DINNER 20% OFFMust have minimum party of 4. One Birthday coupon per party of 4. Coupon valid on actual birthday, ID required. Not combinablewith other discounts. Discounts off regular adult price.No online or photo-copied coupons. Must purchase beverage.Expires 12/9/11
*Excluding Happy Buffet
98-150 Kaonohi St. • Tel: 486-5100
2380 Kuhio Ave • Tel: 923-2260$2/2 hr. only parking Miramar at Waikiki
Parking Validation Dinner time only.
PRE-CHRISTMAS SPECIAL ONE WEEK ONLY!
*Menu and pricessubject to change.
1 Coupon per person. Must have valid ID. Not Combinable withother discounts. Discounts off regular adult price. No online orphoto-copied coupons. Must purchase beverage.Expires 12/9/11
Not combinable with other discounts. 65 or older w/Coupon & ID.No online or photo-copied coupons. One coupon per person.Discounts off regular adult price. Must purchase beverage.Expires 12/9/11
SENIOR SPECIAL$5 OFF Lunch
$10 OFF Dinner*Excluding Happy Buffet
LADIES SPECIAL$5 OFF Lunch
$10 OFF Dinner*Excluding Happy Buffet
For every $50 Gift Card purchase, RECEIVE a $25 VOUCHER toMAKINO CHAYA or MAKITTIIExp. 12/2/11
beachhousewaikiki.com • 921-4600Reservations Recommended • Complimentary valet parking.
Price does not include tax and gratuity. Prices, hours, and menu items are subject to change.
It’s time to bemerry and satisfied.
christmas day brunch buffet
december 25, 2011 • 10:00am ~ 1:30pm
adult, $95* children, $55* (6-12 years old)
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• Chicken Salad w/ Oriental Dressing• 4 Types of Dim Sum (BBQ Pork Bun,
Waimalu Chop SueyWaimalu Shopping Center98-020 Kam Hwy.488-1616
On On at McCully1110 McCully St.946-8833
ON ONat McCully
New Liu’s Chop SueyKam Shopping Center1620 N. School Street, #120847-1234 / 841-8668
Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square524-1628
Mandalay (The)1055 Alakea St.525-8585
Hee Hing Restaurant 449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544
Little Villlage Noodle House1113 Smith St.545-3008
Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant Ala Moana Shopping Center1450 Ala Moana Blvd. 4th Floor - Ho’okipa Terrace947-8818
BibasHale Koa Hotel, 2055 Kalia Road955-0555Call for eligibility details.
new
Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant5724 Kalanianaole Hwy.377-5566
Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Ave.738-8666
Golden Palace SeafoodRestaurant111 N. King St.521-8268
Golden Duck - Kahala
4230 Waialae Ave., Kahala737-7188
Best
Greek Food
in Town!(Limit 1 per customer. Not combinable with other offers. Equal or lesser value.) Exp. 12/31/11.
396-8441 Koko Marina Shopping Center
OPEN TUE-SUN LUNCH 11AM-2PM, DINNER 5-8:30PM • Closed Monday Lunch & Dinner100 N. Beretania Street #113 (Parking inside Chinese Cultural Plaza) 536-3035
Includes: Rice, Miso Soup, Tea, Tsukemono
536-3035OPEN
100 N. Beretania Street #113 (Parking inside Chinese Cultural Plaza)
NOVEMBER SPECIAL9oz Seabass Filet
steamed with ginger, green onion, shitakemushroom and soy sauce or WAFU style,sake, garlic, soy sauce, and ground onion
$9.95
SENIOR SPECIAL62 YRS and Older
Shrimp Tempura,Vegetable Tempura
and Butterfish$9.95
Includes: Rice, Miso Soup, Tsukemono or Green Salad, Tofu Gyoza and Tea
Also available Pasta • Burgers • Salads • SandwichesOPEN TIL MIDNIGHT!
2919 Kapiolani Blvd., #218 MARKET CITY SHPG CNTR 735-3888
ThanksgivingFestive Food Creations
Only Available Nov. 24-27, 2011
$23.95 per person
Pan-Fried Rib Eye Steak with Peppercorn Sauce OR
Lightly Breaded Turkey Breast sautéed withMushroom Marsala Demi Glaze Sauce
Both Served with Fried Dumpling Salad, Cream of Pumpkin Soup, Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing,Vegetables and a Chef’s selection of Dessert.
930 McCully St. • 951-0511/951-0611 • PRIVATE PARTY ROOM• CONVENIENT PARKING
*DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALL BEVERAGES WITH
THIS AD. EXP. 11/30/11.
KOREAN CUISINE• LUNCH $15.95 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM• DINNER $23.95 2:30 PM -10 PM
KAL BI, SIRLOIN, CHICKEN,SASHIMI, SPICY PORK
Start your day off deliciously with
Fresh Fruits & Juices, Buttermilk
Pancakes, Organic Oatmeal, a Frittata,
Eggs Benedict, Omelets, and more.
Royal Hawaiian Center • Validated Parkingwww.illupino.com • 808.922.3400
Breakfast • Lunch • DinnerHappy Hour • Early Dinner Specials
1831 Ala Moana Blvd. (Between Ilikai & Kobe)Open Daily 11am-10pm
JJ Bistro & French Pastry3447 Waialae Ave.739-0993
Restaurant Epic 1131 Nuuanu Ave.587-7877
Henry Loui’s2850 Paa St.833-3728
Shakey’s Pizza ParlorWaipahu Town Center94-060 Farrington Hwy., #D3677-1919
Rainbow Drive Inn3308 Kanaina Ave.737-0177
Le Cacao Bistro3441 Waialae Ave.626-5368
Kenny’s Restaurant1620 N. School St.841-0931
YAKINIKUMILLION
Mountain Goat Soup Spicy Buckwheat Noodle
Since 1989626 SHERIDAN ST. (behind Walmart) 596-0799
SUN-THUR 11AM-MIDNIGHT/ FRI-SAT 11AM-2AM
Try a combomeal with ourfamous Kalbi!
RECEIVE A$6 DISCOUNTon a Second Dinner
OR A$3 DISCOUNTwhen Dining Alone
Must present coupon (No take outs)Not valid with any other discount offers.
Expires 12/9/11
2850 Paa St. (near Airport and 99 Ranch Market) 833-3728
www.mccullysc.com • Ample Parking Available in Basement off Pumehana St. • 1960 Kapiolani Blvd., #102, Honolulu HI 96826 • 941-3883www.mccullysc.com • Ample Parking Available in Basement off Pumehana St. • 1960 Kapiolani Blvd., #102, Honolulu HI 96826 • 941-3883
✃
Char Siu Fried Ricew/Garlic Chicken
WITH COUPON. LIMIT 5 PLATES. PRESENT COUPON UPON ORDER. CANNOT BE
COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFERS. EXPIRES 12/16/11
$695(reg. $7.95)
3883
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FREEPARKING
BehindRestaurant
Now till December 31, 2012HAPPY HOUR
11am-2am!Specials starting at $5.99
1649 Kalakaua Ave.(808) 447-1492
SAKURA TERRACE JAPANESE CAFE1240 South King Street | 591-1181 | Free Parking
LUNCH 11am-2:30pmDINNER 5pm-10pm
www.sakuraterrace.com
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Nice Day Chinese Seafood RestaurantLiliha Square by Times Supermarket
524-1628
Excludes Set Menus; Roast Pork, Roast Duck, Char Siu& other specials. 5%, 10% and lobster special not tobe combined with any other offer/discounts/specials.Expires 12/31/11. 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 10 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 12/31/11. Must present coupon.
Lobster $999
with purchase of Full Price EntreeValid 5-10:30pm
Lobster $999
with purchase of Full Price EntreeValid 5-10:30pm
WHERE TO DINE
GREEK
The Fat Greek3040 Waialae Ave. 734-0404Ala Moana Makai Market 949-2120
Available for lunch & dinner at Kahala location only 15% OFF
all Take-OutParty Trays
no coupon necessary; cannot combine w/other offers
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November marks theone-year anniver-sary of Golden Duck
Restaurant’s Kahala loca-tion on Waialae Avenue. Theeatery — which was origi-nally located on McCullyStreet — prides itself onserving a wide range ofChinese cuisine at reason-able prices and good cus-tomer service, according tomanager Darlene Fong.
“At this location, weserve high-quality food ataffordable prices,” shesays. “The average priceper customer can be as lowas $7. Compared to otherrestaurants, we do a varietyof Chinese cuisine, as wellas local-style food. We treatour customers just like fam-ily members or friends; wetreat them like royalty.”
To commemorate its firstyear anniversary, GoldenDuck Kahala is doing a spe-cial promotion — the ever-popular Chinese ChickenSalad (usually $8.25) andthe Oyster Sauce Chickenwith Cake Noodle (usually$9) are offered to cus-tomers for $5.99 each. Thisspecial is going on for theentire month of Novemberand will continue into theholiday season. Anotherfeatured special is the dis-
counted price for CrispyGau Gee, which is beingoffered at $5.99 for 10pieces (originally $6.50 for10 pieces).
The eatery also offersother specials that are not apart of the restaurant’smenu, such as an aspara-gus dish with a variety ofaccompaniments like scal-lops ($13.95), shrimp($10.95) and beef, pork orchicken ($9.75).
When it comes to GoldenDuck’s signature dishes, theOyster Sauce Chicken($8.25), Boneless MinuteChicken ($9.25) and StuffedDuck ($9.95) are the morepopular entrées. Frequentlyrequested dishes also
include the Tenderloin Beefwith Twin MushroomsSizzling Platter ($10.95),Steam Sea Bass (per piece;$11.95), Shrimp with HoneyGlazed Walnut ($11.95),Chicken Salad ($8.25) andOyster Sauce Chicken withCake Noodle ($9).
“For the Steam Sea Bass,we use the best quality; it’svery tender,” explains Fong.“Likewise, for theTenderloin Beef with TwinMushrooms, we use a high-quality tenderloin beef.Jumbo shrimp are used forthe Honey Walnut Shrimpdish, and the sauce iscooked differently fromother restaurants.”
Customers have the
option of ordering takeout atGolden Duck; currently, theycan order any item off thetakeout menu and receive 15percent off.
“The takeout menu is thesame as the dine-in menu,”says Fong, “and it’s 15 per-cent off the entire menu.”
In addition to its regularmenu, Golden Duck offers dimsum from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. TheHong Kong Style Custard Tart($2.88) is one of the most pop-ular dessert items.
“The Hong Kong StyleCustard Tart is differentfrom a regular tart,” saysFong. “We use a very thincrust and it’s not too sweet.”
Other popular dim sumitems include the Siu Mai
($3.28), or Pork Hash,Steamed Char Siu Bao($3.28) and SteamedSpinach & ShrimpDumpling ($3.28).
With the holiday seasonrapidly approaching, Fongstates that a variety of ban-quet menus are availablefor customers. Thesemenus include popularentrées such as the Peking
Duck, Salt and Pepper PorkChop and House SpecialChow Mein.
While Golden DuckKahala provides a varietyof dining menus for itscustomers, Fong adds thatthe eatery also servesalcohol. It can accommo-date a variety of parties,because of their servicesand banquet menus.
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Golden Duck Kahala Chinese Restaurant • Where: 4230 Waialae Ave., Honolulu • Call: 737-7188 or 737-7288 • Hours: Daily, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
1 Manager Darlene Fong presents a few of Golden Duck’s most popular dishes. 2 Tenderloin Beef with Twin Mushrooms Sizzling Platter ($10.95) 3 Assortment of Dim Sum ($3.28 each) 4 Oyster Sauce Chicken with Cake Noodle ($9) 5 Shrimp with Honey Glazed Walnut ($11.95) 6 Chinese Chicken Salad ($8.25)
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