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Executive chef Hiro Mimura putsthe finishing touches on a few ofTaormina’s signature dishes,including (clockwise, from left)Spaghettini alla Taormina, PanRoasted Duck Breast and Misti.

The way to a satisfied stomach starts withtimeless Sicilian cuisine at Taormina inWaikiki, where the freshest pastas are pairedwith sumptuous seafood and meat to createa truly remarkable dining experience.See Page 4 | Leah Friel photo

Panya perfects the art of pupus | 7Healthy options are easy to come by at The Mandalay | 14

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Happy Sunday, Ono readers! Iknow, I know, it’s the last day ofthe weekend before the Monday

blues set in, so enjoy today for all it’sworth! Spring is in full bloom, and beforewe know it warmer temperatures andsunny skies will hint that summer is wellon its way. With that said, turn upLMFAO’s Party Rock Anthem and bringon them cocktails.

Wait. Hold up. I don’t drink alcohol,but that doesn’t mean the party shouldcome to a screeching halt — it’s Easter,after all. Anyone who knows me knowsfull-well that I don’t need a drop ofalcohol to have a good time. Trust me,natural highs are the best.

Yet, I do love my virgin cocktails suchas lava flows, pina coladas and more.They have this magic way about themand makes you feel like you’re on vacationwith the very first sip. Maybe it’s thearray of vibrant colors, fun straws andfresh fruit garnishing — whatever it is,when cocktails are involved it’s bound tobe a blast.

So, sit back, relaxand get ready to getyour non-alcoholicdrink on at the followingOno, You Know estab-lishments. Cheers!

Tropics Bar & GrillWhenever my work brings me to

Hilton Hawaiian Village’s Tropics Bar &Grill, I know I’m in for a treat. Thisworld-class dining establishment catersto both locals and tourists alike, andoffers an invitingly picturesque view ofDiamond Head, in addition to temptingly

delicious grinds and a super-sized bar —the perfect place to quench your thirstand enjoy a cocktail.

Tropics Bar is open to patrons from 11a.m. to 10:30 p.m. daily, and bartenders,such as Rocky Nago, are more thanhappy to serve up virtually any cocktailyou can imagine, including the resort’ssignature Blue Hawaii, Classic Mai Taiand more.

Yet, being that I don’t consume alcohol,I would assume that there really isn’tmuch for me to enjoy. Well, guess what?Nago proved me wrong. There’s plentyfor the non-drinker to sip on. Where do Ieven begin? First there are Book ’emDanno ($7), virgin Pina Colada ($8) andvirgin Lava Flow ($8). My, oh my!

“By far virgin Pina Colada is the mostpopular non-alcoholic drink,” Nago says.“It’s one of those cocktails that is definitelymore established and it’s something thateveryone is familiar with.”

Sweet and creamy, it’s safe to say thatyes, “I like pina coladas, and gettingcaught in the rain.” At first sip, you’lldefinitely notice a strong emphasis onthe coconut flavor blended with a hint ofpineapple. It is absolute heaven! But wait… it gets better. My personal favoritewhen it comes to non-alcoholic drinkshas to be a virgin lava flow, and Nagoand his team can definitely mix up one ofthe best virgin lava flows you’ve evertasted. If you thought the virgin PinaColada was good, Nago adds a bit ofstrawberry puree to the resort’s Lava

Flow creating an eruption of flavors inyour mouth. Now, that’s something tosmile about.

And after a sun-soaked day on the beach,cool off with Book ’em Danno, a one-of-a-kind drink created by Nago himself. Listedon the menu as a non-alcoholic refresher,this drink pays tribute to Hawaii Five-0,and the vibrant red and blue colors signifynone other than police lights.

“Book ’em Danno has been catchingon lately and tastes just like an OtterPop,” Nago says. “It features blue raspberry

Above: The editor has some fun in the sunsipping on Tropics Bar & Grill’s virgin Book ’emDanno ($7).Right: Tropics Bar & Grill’s virgin Lava Flow ($8)

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Now you can experiencea taste of Taormina righthere at home at none otherthan Taormina SicilianCuisine, convenientlylocated in Waikiki BeachWalk on Lewers Street.The restaurant offers bothindoor and outdoor seat-ing, enticing guests withthe finest in Sicilian fare.

“We’re very adamantabout entertaining guestsin a true Sicilian fashion,”says Conan Paik-Rosa,general manager ofTaormina. “We’re anauthentic Sicilian restau-rant, and a lot of peopleask what’s the differencebetween Italian andSicilian cuisine. When itcomes to Sicilian cuisine,we use a lot of freshingredients. We don’t useheavy tomato sauces orcream sauces, instead we

use a lot of fresh toma-toes, fresh seafood, whitewine and lots and lots ofolive oil. Sicilian cuisineis a lighter cuisine — sim-ple, but very elegant.”

Taormina opened itsdoors in November 2007,and pays homage to thetime-honored cuisine ofSouthern Sicily with con-temporary style and flairall within an invitinglywarm and modern, family-friendly atmosphere (dresscode is casual). And exec-utive chef Hiro Mimuraups the ante on a dailybasis as he expertly pairsthe freshest of pastas withthe highest qualityseafoods and meats.

“I’ve been to Taormina,Italy, many times. Food isthe culture there, peopleare always eating,” saysMimura, who has dazzled

diners at restaurants acrossthe globe with his extraor-dinary culinary tech-niques. “I’ve worked inTokyo, Florence andSicily,” he states. “Mymentor is chef LucaPecorini, who I workedwith in Florence. He’sbeen an inspiration to me.

“Sicilian cooking incor-porates a lot of fruits,nuts, cheeses and seafood,in addition to a lot ofherbs and spices such ascoriander and cumin,”Mimura says.

As the only Sicilianrestaurant here in theIslands, it’s no surprise thatthis gem of an eatery is fre-quented by both locals andtourists alike. In fact, Paik-Rosa recommends dinersmake reservations at least aweek in advance to guaran-tee a place at this hot spot,

especially during the din-ner rush.

“We have a grand menuaka our regular menu, amid-day selections menuand a five-course menu forpatrons to enjoy,” Paik-Rosa says, noting that thefive-course menu andgrand menu are availableall day. “We highly recom-mend the five-coursemenu ($60 per person)because it’s the perfectamount of food with eachcourse, and it allows ourguests to sample some ofthe most popular items offof our grand menu.”

Prepared especially forindividual dining, the five-course dining experiencebegins with an anti pasto orappetizer of Misti, slicedParma proscuitto andmelon with mozzarellapaired with a perfect por-

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Taormina takes your breath away asone of Sicily's top travel destinationssince it became part of the European

Grand Tour in the 19th century andclaimed the title of Sicily's first-ever resort.This pristine haven lies 200 meters abovesea level on Monte Tauro on Sicily's eastcoast, and offers remarkable views of the

majestic coast and Mount Etna volcano. Avisit to Taormina during springtime is ideal,when many travelers enjoy the wonders ofthis exotic town, including remnants of itsGreek and Roman habitation, a finemedieval quarter and castle ruins, and, ofcourse, its modern shops and outstandingrestaurants.

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tion of marinated squidand octopus. Then cleanseyour palate with a refresh-ing bowl of Chilled GreenPea Potage Soup toppedoff with olive oil, parsleyand croutons. Next, yourSicilian culinary journeycontinues with a pasta ofyour choice, whether it beSpaghettini alla Taormina(spaghettini with pan-friedshrimp, fresh tomato, aru-gala and basil lightlytossed with garlic andolive oil) or Ricci di Mare(spaghettini with fresh seaurchin and garlic).

“You can upgrade yourpasta choice to Ricci diMare for an additional$10,” Paik-Rosa explains.“We just recently addedthis to the five-coursemenu because this unipasta is our signature dish.It’s really popular and a lotof people want to try it.”

As for your main course,select from three exquisiteentrees of Seared Ahi Tunawith Salsa Cecca,Hawaiian tuna filet withfresh tomato salsa servedwith mixed greens, beetsand goat cheese; Filetto diManzo, grilled beef ten-

derloin with a balsamicreduction; or Pan RoastedDuck Breast, thinly slicedduck breast drizzled withan orange balsamic reduc-tion sauce.

“Beef tenderloin wouldhave to be the mostrequested of the three,”Paik-Rosa says.

Finally, the five-coursemeal ends on a high notewith the sweetest delight.Drum roll, please, forCream Caramel withItalian gelato splashedwith a homemade straw-berry sauce.

“We have regularpatrons who never tire ofthis place and come inevery week,” Paik-Rosasays, adding that therestaurant’s extensivewine list lures in manycustomers as well.

“We’re a well-roundedrestaurant,” he adds. “Theambiance is amazing,service is amazing and, ofcourse, the food is amaz-ing. We’re unique, and themajority of people reallyappreciate Sicilian cuisineand are willing to try it —and we’re happy becauseof that.”

1 Ricci di Mare (additional $10)2 Cream Caramel with Italian gelato

and strawberry sauce3 Pan Roasted Duck Breast4 Spaghettini alla Taormina

5 Misti6 Seared Ahi Tuna with Salsa Cecca

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Executive chef Hiro Mimura putsthe finishing touches on a few ofTaormina’s signature dishes,including (clockwise, from left)Spaghettini alla Taormina, PanRoasted Duck Breast and Misti.

The way to a satisfied stomach begins withtimeless Sicilian cuisine at Taormina inWaikiki, where the freshest pastas are pairedwith sumptuous seafood and meat to createa truly remarkable dining experience.See Page 4 | Leah Friel photo

Panya perfects the art of pupus | 7Healthy options are easy to come by at The Mandalay | 14

ALSO:Where to getyour drink on | 2

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TaOrminaSicilian Cuisine

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Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

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Wyndham Hotel. For a limited time parking is free until 3 p.m.

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Just in time for Mother’s Day andgraduation season, CantonSeafood Restaurant introduces

new party menus and is offering a vari-ety of one-year anniversary specials.

The Chinese eatery specializing inauthentic Cantonese-style dishesturns one this week, and in celebra-tion will offer complimentary soup(egg drop soup or seaweed soup)with its lunch and late-night specials.Also, two of its signature dishes arebeing offered at a special price: DeepFried Flounder with seasoning herbs

regularly priced at $15.99 is now$9.99, and House Crispy Chickenregularly $15.99 is now $4.99 (half).

“Our food is real Cantonese-style,not chop suey,” says manager EdwinChen. “We serve real Chinese food.A lot of Chinese people come andsay our food is the best Chinese foodhere. Also, we give big portions, andour food is reasonably priced.”

There also are some local favoriteson the menu, such as Pork Chop withSalt and Pepper ($10.99) that ispleasantly juicy inside and perfectly

crispy on the outside.The lunch and late-night special

menu features 50 different plates,including the very filling Crispy GauGee or Soft Gau Gee Mein ($6.99),which has broccoli, Chinese cabbage,carrot, mushroom, shrimp, chicken,pork, char siu, water chestnut andhouse special sauce, and comes withfour pieces of crispy gau gee. Also a

must-try is Combination Plate($7.99), which consists of soup, choisum with oyster sauce, two crispywon ton, and choice of house specialsauce ginger and onion lo mein, gon

lo mein or Young Chow Fried Rice. Lunch specials are available from

10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the late-night spe-cials from 9 p.m. to midnight, andprices range from $5.99 to $7.99.

There are five different partymenus to choose from, pricedbetween $99 and $388. All menuitems, specials and party packagesare available for dine-in and takeout.And coming soon is dim sum!

Located on Keeaumoku Street nearAla Moana, Canton SeafoodRestaurant offers free parking behindthe restaurant, and after 5:30 p.m. atneighboring Maui Divers Jewelryand Bank of Hawaii.

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WHERE923 Keeaumoku St.,Honolulu

CALL955.3388

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Canton Seafood celebrates with specials

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111N. King St. near Maunakea7am-10pm

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Sauteed Asian Fishwith Chef’s SpicyBlack Bean Sauce$12.99 (11am ‘til we‘re out)

Hawaiian Rock Salt Prime Rib of Beef$23.99 (4pm ‘til we‘re out)

Sunday, April 8thUltimate Seafood Omelet$12.99 (7am to 3pm)

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After 14 years servingfresh baked goods and avariety of tasty and

well-displayed meals, Panyahas more than its fair share offans. And why not? The bistroshave become known as theplaces to go for light, healthyfare served among décor that isboth modern and relaxing. Ifyou didn’t know, Panya also hassome darn fine pupus.

Panya Homemade Gyoza($6.25 for four pieces, $8.95 forsix) are made of pork, shrimpand chives, and are steamedthen pan-fried, which leaves theskin soft and crispy. The home-made citrus shoyu dippingsauce is a nice light comple-ment to the fresh dumpling. Beforewarned, they go fast. Orderthe six piece. Or two.

Spicy Wonton ($7.95) is sim-ilar in filling to the gyoza, butdifferent in texture and has asurprising kick from the chili oilthat is spread over each delec-

table piece. Like the gyoza, thewonton flavor match nicelywithout a single ingredientoverpowering another.

One of the most visuallyappealing options has to beFried Baby Octopus ($9.95).Fried to a golden brown, thebite-sized crispy appetizers arecarefully arranged on the plateto make the flavorful appetizer

even more appealing. Theshoyu and mayonnaise dippingsauce adds a creaminess to theoctopus that is worth trying.

Big props to Salt and PepperShrimp ($8.95). The butterfliedsea creatures are just as theyshould be: sweet, juicy andplump. Pulling off the shellsmakes finger licking a necessityeven if such behavior seems out

of place in such a hip environ-ment. No worries, no one iswatching — just don’t forget tosuck the shells. Seriously. Thesalt and pepper fried into thetransparent shells turns the typi-cally disregarded portions intosomething resembling a highquality potato crisp.

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LOCATIONS:Panya Bakery, Bistro and Barat Ala Moana CenterMauka, Mall Level1450 Ala Moana Blvd.946.6388

Panya Bakery, Expressand Catering711 Queen St.597.8880

Panya Downtown1111 Bishop St.(Remington College Bldg.)536.8363

Panya WaikikiRoyal Hawaiian Center2233 Kalakaua Ave.791.2969

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Spicy Wonton ($7.95)

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Rice is nice, but for slurping,twirling fun, there’s nothing torival noodles. A go-to dish again

and again, noodles just hit the spot anytime of day. Whether it’s Chinese,Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese,Italian … the list goes on and on, noo-dles rule, especially if you choose notto eat meat or fish. Served hot, cold, insoups, stir-fries, topped with sauces …the possibilities are nearly endless.

And that’s a good thing, since noo-dles are satisfying, easy to eat anddelicious mixed with vegetables. Andthe fact that they make their way onto

many Island menus makes it easy tofind a meal you know you’ll enjoy.

Nagoya Ramen, conveniently locat-ed in Mililani Shopping Center, is arelatively new kid on the block, butalready has quite a following for itshot, delicious bowls of ramen.

But ramen isn’t the only way toslurp oodles of noodles. So if you’renot in the mood for soup, why not giveNagoya’s Vegetable Fried Noodles($6.50) a twirl?

The name pretty much says it all.It’s a preparation that’s so traditional,you know how it’s going to taste

before you take your first bite— although, of course,Nagoya’s chef gives the dish apersonal touch and uses only thebest quality noodles. The noodlesare stir-fried with bean sprouts,onions, carrots, green onions and cab-bage in a light shoyu-based sauce.And according to Nagoya’s Sue Chen,there are no meat or fish products usedin the dish, so you can feel comfort-able ordering it again and again.

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By Alana Folen

With the recentopening of CurryKing’s second

location at Chinese CulturalPlaza, manager and chefShane Yang can’t help butshare in the delight.

“We first opened at thefood court at WardWarehouse this pastSeptember, and now it’sgreat that we have anotherlocation for people toenjoy,” he says.

According to Yang, CurryKing’s driving mission is tooffer the highest-quality cui-sine at an affordable price.The restaurant specializes infavorites, such as paitanramen, a delicious pork-

based soup served withramen or udon, and, ofcourse, an array of curryselections is a given as well.

“People know us for ourramen and curry, but at ourChinese Cultural Plaza loca-tion we also have Tea LeafSmoked Duck on the menu.Priced at $20, diners receivea whole duck, which isserved a la carte. Yang saysthe duck is moist, tender andgives off an alluringsmoked-tea flavor.

“We marinate the duckovernight and then cook itfor about 20 minutes or so.This dish is a hit with manyChinese customers, but wewant others to try it, too.”

Curry King also recent-ly introduced Pumpkin

Tempura and SweetPotato Tempura to itsgrowing menu.

“There are so many thingsat Curry King besidescurry,” Yang adds. So, don’tlet the name fool you.

chewonthis

CURRY KING

WHERE Chinese CulturalPlaza 100 N. Beretania St.,Honolulu

CALL 538.1151

HOURS Monday-Saturday7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

WEBSITEcurrykinghawaii.com

Shane Yang with Tea LeafSmoked Duck ($20)

Pumpkin Tempura ($2.95)


Curry King’s crowning moments

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With more than 90 itemsto choose from, GenkiSushi provides customerswith a vast array of sushiand other items to munchon. The kaiten-style din-ing has been a big hit withcustomers upon GenkiSushi’s opening in Hawaiiin 1992.

The fried items aresavory must-try dishes.Seafood dishes Ebi Fry($3.80) and Ika Geso

Karaage ($2.20) are sure toplease any customersearching for that comfort-food feeling. There’s also anew item that will beadded to the new GenkiSushi menu — Shumai($2.80), pork dumplings.

Rolls at Genki Sushi arenot your ordinary rolls.They’re packed with flavor,various ingredients andcolor — sometimes it takesmore than one bite to finish

off a piece. Rainbow Roll($4.80), Volcano Roll($4.80) and Ebi TempuraRoll ($3.80) are among thelocal favorites that keepcustomers flocking to GenkiSushi on a regular basis.

As if the rolls weren’tenough, Genki also offersvarious types of nigiri (acommon type of sushi witha clump of rice and fish ontop). Ahi (market price) isa sure winner, and the fish

is always fresh and tasty.Other favorites includeFresh Salmon ($2.80)served with a lemon wedgeand Garlic Ebi ($2.80).

Additional items pricedat $2.80 include Unagi,Abalone Salad and SpicySalmon. If you’re lookingto try something other thannigiri sushi with seafood,there also are other optionssuch as Spam ($1.50) andTamago ($1.50).

Irashaimase! A friendlygreeting from employees ofGenki Sushi fills the room

as you walk through the door,and you stand face to face witha rotating conveyor belt with avast array of bite-sized delightsthinking about which plateyou’re going to pick first.

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PHOTOS BY NATHALIE WALKER

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1 Ebi Tempura Roll ($3.80),Rainbow Roll ($4.80) andVolcano Roll ($4.80)

2 Spicy Bomb ($2.80), AhiPoke ($2.20) and Tobiko($2.20)

3 Kitchen prep ChelseaGaner (left) and lead super-visor Marj Anagaran

4 Genki Set 1 ($11)

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But wait, there’s more.Ahi Poke ($2.20), Tobiko($2.20) and Spicy Bomb($2.80) are sure crowdpleasers, and like all otherdishes at Genki, they’renever lacking in flavor.

If the task of grabbingplates from the conveyorbelt is a little too much foryou to handle, you canalways place an order withyour server. There also areSet Menus that are perfect

for takeout orders. GenkiSet 1 ($11) includes sixdifferent types of sushiand is one of the mostpopular sets. It containsitems including Tobiko,Tamago, Ahi and SpicyTuna Gunkan.

And if “spicy” is onyour mind, Spicy Tuna Set($11) has 10 pieces ofSpicy Tuna goodness thatwill leave you wonderinghow you ever lived with-

out it in the first place. Besides the sushi, there

also are other dishes suchas Edamame ($1.50),Miso Soup ($2.20),Tossed Green Salad($2.20), Cold Tofu ($2.20)and Chawan Mushi($2.80).

It can be intimidating tolook through the menu atall the choices available atGenki Sushi, but its kait-en-style dining and por-

tions will allow you to trya little bit of everything.

With locations acrossOahu (Kapahulu, Waiau,Kaneohe, Ala Moana,Waikele, Ewa TownCenter, Ward Centre, AinaHaina and Kapolei), Maui,Big Island and Kauai,you’re sure to find a GenkiSushi that will satisfy yoursushi cravings. So, getready to eat your fill andstack up those plates.

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6 Fresh Salmon ($2.80), Garlic Ebi ($2.80)and Ahi (market price),

7 Ebi Fry ($3.80), Shumai ($2.80) and IkaGeso Karaage ($2.20)

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On any given day,you’ll find abustling lunch

crowd of businessmen andfriends who’ve found theideal lunch spot in GoldenDuck Chinese Restaurant.A few hours later, tables of

families will gather for adinner filled with the bestin local Chinese fare. Thecommon thread that pullseveryone toward therestaurant’s King Streetand Waialae Avenue loca-tions is a welcoming

atmosphere that ownerDarlene Fong strives tomaintain every day. “Wehave a lot of loyal cus-tomers. They come backand we know their namesnow,” she says.

The eatery’s inviting

interior is perfect for fami-ly-style dining, and thereare a few dishes in particu-lar that leave patrons com-ing back for more. HoneyGlazed Walnut Shrimp($11.95) draws you in withan enticing blend of may-onnaise, honey and lemonjuice coated shrimp,accompanied by a sweetbite of crisp walnuts.

Another favorite is thewell-seasoned Salt PepperChicken Wings ($8.50).“The pepper and garlic

have a lot of flavor, and thewings are crispy on theoutside and really moistand juicy on the inside,”says Fong.

Golden Duck also boastsa wide array of shrimpdishes, with Asparaguswith Shrimp ($10.95) top-ping the list. “You can getit black-bean style or gar-lic sauté. A lot of cus-tomers prefer black-beanstyle,” says Fong of thespecial. Be sure to tryShrimp Canton ($8.50) as

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innovation

World-renowned for its award-winning “New Style”Japanese cuisine, Nobu continues to offer savvy gourmandsacross the globe a gastronomic culinary experience. Nobu Waikiki is yet another canvas for Chef NobuMatsuhisa to display his legendary dishes paired withaloha-inspired service.

Above Asparagus withShrimp ($10.95)

Left Honey GlazedWalnut Shrimp ($11.95)


well, featuring puffy,breaded shrimp delightsthat are scrumptiouswhen dipped in sweetand sour sauce.

Hungry diners havefallen in love withFong’s Chicken Salad,Oyster Sauce Chickenwith Cake Noodle andCrispy Gao Gee special-ly priced at $5.99 each.After continuousrequests for the delicious deal,Fong decided to keep serving themeals as an ongoing special. For

her, it’s just one more way of say-ing thank you to her loyal base ofclientele. “A lot of customers like

the special and comeback for it, so we wantedto keep it available.”

With a plethora oftasty choices as well asspecial occasion party

and catering options, a goldenopportunity for good eats awaitsyou at Golden Duck.

Please call or visit us online to make a reservation. (OpenTable.com)

808.926.5050 | www.taorminarestaurant.com

PRIMO PIATTOSpaghettini alla Taormina

Spaghettini with pan fried shrimp, fresh tomato, arugula and basil

Lightly tossed with garlic olive oil 小エビとトマト、nalo farm のルッコラのスパゲッティーニ)

DOLCE Cream Caramel with

Italian Gelato and Strawberry Sauceとろけるイタリアンプリンバニラジェラートと苺のソース

SECONDO PIATTO(Please select one entrée from below)

下記よりメインディッシュ 1 品をお選びいただけます

Seared Ahi Tuna with Salsa Cecca Hawaiian tuna filet with fresh tomato salsa

served with mixed greens, beets and goat cheese ハワイ産マグロのレアグリル

トマトサルサとハーブオイルプティサラダ仕立て

Filetto di ManzoGrilled beef tenderloin with balsamic reduction 牛フィレ肉の炭焼きバルサミコソース温野菜とポテト添え

Pan Roasted Duck BreastThinly sliced duck breast topped with

orange balsamic reduction sauce 鴨胸肉のローストオレンジバルサミコリダクション

Sixty Dollarsお一人様 $60

Does not included Tax and Gratuity

Chef Hiroyuki Mimura

227 Lewers StreetHonolulu, Hawaii 96815

FRESH SEAFOOD, PASTA AND OTHER SICILIAN DELIGHTS

A Taste of

ANTI PASTOMisti

Sliced Parma prosciutto, melon with mozzarella and marinated squid and octopus

前菜２種の盛り合わせパルマ産生ハムとメロンモッツァレラチーズ、

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Left Shrimp Canton ($8.50)

Right Salt Pepper ChickenWings ($8.50)

On a late afternoon on a recentweekday, various parties gatheredto enjoy a late lunch in the relax-

ing, elegant atmosphere of The Mandalay.A couple groups of customers leisurelychatted over their meals, while otherswere there for a business meeting. TheMandalay serves up tasty Cantonese cui-sine and Hong Kong-style dim sum in aconvenient downtown location, making itthe perfect place to enjoy a casual lunchwith friends or add a little spark to a meet-ing. Small alcoves also offer a place forcouples to enjoy an intimate dinner.

The Mandalay boasts an extensivemenu that features a range of dishes —from seafood and meat to a growingvegetarian selection. Linda Chan, whoco-owns the restaurant alongside herhusband, explains that The Mandalayoffers traditional cuisine that can befound in Hong Kong, as well as locallyinspired flavors.

The restaurant serves dim sum, which iscooked to order, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.daily. The most popular dim sum dishesinclude Shrimp with Chive Dumpling,Scallop with Spinach Dumpling andSeafood Bundle, which includes fish fil-let, shrimp, mushroom and baby cornwrapped with bean curd. Each dim sumdish is priced according to size (pricesrange from $2.50 to $4.95).

“Everything is made by hand,” Chansays. “A lot of workmanship is involvedwith the dim sum.”

Apart from dim sum, regular menu

items include Award-Winning Deep-Fried Chicken Wing ($10.95), PekingDuck with Buns ($30 for a whole duck,and $16 for a half) and Mongolian Beef($10.95). Chan says that one customerfavorite is House Special Chow Mein($10.95), which features fish fillet, shrimp,scallop, cuttlefish and mixed vegetablesover noodles.

For one interesting option, try MixedSeafood in Taro Basket ($17.95 for asmall; $38 for a large), which features var-ious types of fish and vegetables — all ina tasty taro bowl.

On top of all of these quality dishes, asof recently, vegetarians can enjoy a coupleof new menu options created with no-meat diets in mind. Just a couple of weeksago, The Mandalay has added two newdishes: Vegetarian Scallop with Baby BokChoy ($11.95) and Shredded Tofu withBroccoli ($10.95). The restaurant also islooking to add more vegetarian dishes inthe near future.

“Nowadays, people are more healthconscious, and they try to eat morehealthy,” Chan explains. “People are look-ing for more vegetarian dishes, and wehave had many requests for these items.”

The Mandalay also has many morevegetarian menu items, such as VegetarianBean Curd Soup ($3.95).

For more new options, customers won’thave to wait long. The Mandalay plans tounveil a new menu in June.

Validated parking is available Mondaythrough Friday after 5 p.m. and all day

Saturday and Sunday across the streetfrom the restaurant at Bishop Square.During regular business hours, Alii Place,located next to the restaurant, offers park-ing for a reasonable fee.

Contact Christina O’Connor at [email protected]

Although The Mandalay opened fairly recent-ly, co-owners Linda Chan and her husband,Larry, are longtime restauranteurs. The cou-

ple moved to the Islands from Hong Kong in the1960s and got their start in the restaurant industry bussing tables. Inthe 1990s, with the help of other family members who had moved to theIslands, they started their own restaurant — the now-closed chainEastern Garden. After deciding to consolidate their efforts into one

restaurant, the Chans launched TheMandalay in 2006.

Located on Alakea Street, The Mandalayhas become a hub for downtown workers.After all, The Mandalay has a number of fea-tures that appeal to the busy downtown set,such as the Pau Hana Takeout Special. Thespecial is offered from 3 to 6 p.m. Mondaythrough Friday, excluding holidays.Customers have a choice of three entreesfrom six different categories: Noodles andRice, Fish, Chicken, Tofu, Beef and Pork andVegetables. Samples of options are CrispyGau Gee Mein, Stir-Fried Fish Fillets, BlackBean Chicken and Beef Broccoli. Three entreescost $23 total.

Another quick and easy option is the ExpressHours menu, which is offered from 10:30 a.m. to2 p.m. Monday through Friday. This features aplate-lunch style meal, and customers canchoose one entree ($5.50) two entrees ($6.50)

or three entrees ($7.50) per plate from options such as Eggplant with Pork,Orange Chicken, and Sweet and Sour Spare Ribs.

In addition to serving the needs of the weekday workers, The Mandalayalso has established itself as a premier place to host a party or hold a meet-ing. Co-owner Linda Chan explains that The Mandalay often hosts birthday,wedding or anniversary celebrations, in addition to large meetings for organi-zations. To fuel your party or meeting, The Mandalay offers lunch and dinnerbanquet menus; there are three set menus for lunch, and four set menus fordinner. Each features a variety of dishes and can feed up to 10 people.

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By Ali Resich

Nuuanu Okazuya isknown for servingthe kind of tradi-

tional okazu and localdishes that remind you ofchildhood. As the eatery’stagline suggests, one biteand it’ll taste “… just likehome.” But owner MarkKitagawa and managerJohnathan Mosley alsohave a few tricks up theirsleeves when it comes toputting a new twist on anold favorite. Whether clas-sic or inventive, each culi-nary pleasure is preparedwith a dose of comfort.

“It’s not always tradi-tional, but that’s comfortfood. Something thatMom might have made, oryour aunty put together,”says Mosley. Take OxtailStew ($4.75, small; $9.50,large; $7.85, plate), forexample, an irresistiblestew version of a localfavorite. Or there’s tempt-ingly delicious Beef Stew($4.50), the quintessentialhomey dish. Both mealsare flavorfully preparedfrom scratch and servedwith rice.

When it comes toground-breaking eats,there’s one Nuuanu spe-cialty Dining Out has been

dying to try — fishcakes(80 cents-$1.40). Theeatery is fluent in up to 18varieties and it’s notuncommon to encounter anentirely different selectionof fishcake available fromday to day.

After taking over themore-than-30-year-old del-icatessen from theNagamine family in 2007,Kitagawa assembled hiscrew to build on the varietyof fishcakes offered by theprevious owners. “It’salways an expansion ortwist, we don’t do one fla-vor,” explains Mosley.

While the charming spothad already sold out of oneof its best-sellers, GoboFishcake, by 9 a.m., Plain,Hot Dog, Boiled Egg,Vegetable, Furikake,Chives, Shrimp, ViennaSausage and Crab andOnion took Dining Out tofishcake heaven.

The cakes’ slightlycrispy shell and soft,chewy interior make themthe perfect base to add fla-vors to. For an extra kick,try Mosley’s SpicyFishcake made withChinese chili paste andsprinkled with cayennepepper. Kitagawa has hisown tasty interpretation ofa Spicy Fishcake as well,

made with a variety offresh peppers.

As Mosley describes,“People buy out all of theirfavorites. Doesn’t matterwhat’s up there. It’s allcomfort food.”

eatthis

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cooking

NUUANUOKAZUYA

WHERE1351 Nuuanu Ave., Honolulu

CALL533.6169

HOURSMonday-Friday, 5 a.m.-1 p.m.,Saturday, 5:30 a.m.-2 p.m.,Sunday, 7 a.m.-1 p.m.

WEBSITEnuuanuokazuya.com

NOTESStreet parking available

Beef Stew ($4.50small) and Oxtail

Stew ($4.75 small)

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@tablesideCamellia Buffet

Camellia Buffet is always swarmingwith customers who can’t wait topartake in its impressive all-you-can-

eat buffet and cook up all their favorites onthe yakiniku grill. This do-it-yourself diningconcept is best shared with family andfriends. Camellia Buffet is open daily forlunch (10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.) and dinner(2:30-10 p.m.), and is located at 930McCully St. For more information, call951.0511. Reservations are recommended.

Above: Waitress Hee Ryung Pakwith Fresh Shrimp and Flap Meat

with mixed vegetables (available fordinner buffet, $24.95)

Inset: Fresh Shrimp (available fordinner buffet, $24.95)

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Sandy Solmiren and Danielle Milne

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The taste for Filipino cuisine is rap-idly expanding internationally.Max’s of Manila has more than

125 locations in the Philippines, 10 loca-tions in North America, and it has edgedits way into the Middle Eastern marketwith two restaurants now open in Dubai.

Whether it be the first restaurant,which was created by MaximoGimenez’s niece Ruby, who as a childhelped Gimenez run a cafe in QuezonCity, Philippines, after World War II, orthe newest franchise that opened lastmonth in Vancouver, it is crucial that themenu and quality remain faithful to theheritage and tradition from which itoriginally blossomed.

On Oahu, Max’s of Manila’s generalmanager Malay San Luis and her staffare doing their part to re-create the hos-pitality that Gimenez and Ruby offeredto local Filipinos and occupationaltroops in the ’40s. Max’s is now offeringan adaptation of the common Laing dish,

which is basically a taroleaf stew.

Priced at $12.50,Max’s guests can enjoySpicy Laing Tilapia.

“It is a boneless tilapiafilet that is preparedlightly crispy and toppedwith the laing or stew oftaro that has been sim-mered in coconut milkand has a hint of spice,”says San Luis.

If your stomach is grumbling for moreof a meaty delight, Max’s Crispy Pata($12.95 small, $16.95 large) is a heartyoption. Crispy Pata begins with a hamhog or pork knuckles, the plump leg por-tion which contains a robust amount ofmeat. Max’s chefs begin by simmeringthe pork knuckles in spices and theirspecial marinade for hours to tenderizethe meat. After which they deep-fry theentire portion relinquishing a crispy skin

exterior of a succulent andjuicy meaty interior foryou, and your friends andfamily to enjoy.

1 Crispy Pata ($12.95 small,$16.95 large)2 Spicy Laing Tilapia ($12.50)

Chris Fleck photos

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WHERE801 Dillingham Blvd.,Honolulu

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

CALL599.5034 (Dillingham)951.6297 (Waipahu)

HOURSDillinghamOpen daily, 11 a.m.–9 p.m.

Waipahu11 a.m.–9 p.m.Monday–Thursday, 11a.m.–10 p.m. Fridays andSaturdays, 9 a.m.–9 p.m.Sundays

oh,btwLast week Dining Out told you Lung

Fung Chinese Restaurant is locatedin Aina Haina. Our mistake, the

restaurant is actually located in NiuValley at Niu Valley Shopping Center(5724 Kalanianaole Hwy.).

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puree blended with sweet ’n’ sour and asplash of soda with strawberry puree.

It’s a little extra tart because of the blueraspberry flavor.”

It’s simply paradise on earth at TropicsBar & Grill.

Tropics Bar & GrillHilton Hawaiian Village Ground Floor,

Alii Tower949.4321 ext. 42

Patisserie La Palme D’OrPure sweetness and absolute decadence

take over at Patisserie La Palme D’Or atAla Moana Center, where customersrave about the many alluring offeringscreated by head chef Akiko Kimura andthe rest of her pastry dream team. LaPalme D’Or opened in 2006 and eversince then the marriage of Japanese andEuropean flavors has been thriving. Thepatisserie’s signature pastry is GateauAu Fraise (strawberry shortcake), and

Cheese D’Or isquite a hit among cheesecake enthusiasts,among a slew of other melt-in-your-mouth creations.

And while the pastries ultimately receivethe oohs and ahhs here, its drinks aren’tones to pass up either, especially PatisserieLa Palme D’Or's Lava Flow ($4). ThisLa Palme D’Or original is a dessert in acup as it features a creamy blend of aspecial strawberry puree mixed with con-densed milk — sans alcohol, of course!With very few ingredients, sometimesthe simple things in life are best.

And while on the topic of non-alcoholicdrinks, Jelly Mocha Au Lait ($5.55) isthe best energy booster by far, consistingof coffee jelly au lait with La PalmeD’Or’s original iced chocolate madefrom the finest French-produced darkchocolate, and rich and creamy cocoamilk. If you’re anything like me, you’llbe revved up with energy for days.Finally, Plantation Tea Jelly Drink ($4)with 100 percent pineapple juice jelly

and sweetened black tea is the perfectdrink for spring and summer when thetemperature is heating up.

Patisserie La Palme D’OrAla Moana Center

1450 Ala Moana Blvd.941.6161

Stage RestaurantVirgin drinks take center stage at none

other than Stage Restaurant Bar andAmuse Wine Bar. Located on the secondfloor of the Honolulu Design Center, thisfabulously modern establishment spotlightsa state-of-the-art interior complete withstatement lighting, stylish hues and eclecticfurnishings, not to mention the extensiveartwork on display.

And Happy Hour (Monday throughFriday from 5 to 7 p.m.) is a must here —all signature cocktails are available for$5. What’s even better is the fact that thebar doesn’t discriminate against thosewho don’t consume alcohol. In fact, StageRestaurant Bar has quite a few virgin

drink options that are definite must-haves,including the standard Lava Flow, PinaColada, Strawberry Daiquiri, Li HingDaiquiri and Margarita (all $5). Yet, whatsets Stage apart are the unique virgincocktails, which Stage’s bartenders canmix up in no time. For example, Dis-So-Ono ($5) features Coco Lopez CoconutSyrup and chocolate syrup blended andtopped with whipped cream and a savorychocolate drizzle. Next, just in time forspring, Stage’s Garden Mist is refreshinglyperfect in every sense of the word. Imaginea chilled glass filled to the brim with anelaborate blend of fresh muddled cucumber,basil and lime juice, liquid sugar andginger ale — before you know it, you’llbe sipping your way into oblivion.

Finally, a Stage experience isn’t completewithout sampling its exquisite contemporaryAsian-American cuisine.

Stage RestaurantHonolulu Design Center

1250 Kapiolani Blvd.237.5429

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1 Stage Restaurant’s virginDis-So-Ono ($5) (photo cour-tesy of Stage Restaurant)

2 La Palme D’Or’s virgin LavaFlow ($4)

3 Tropics Bar & Grill’s virginPina Colada ($8)

4 Stage Restaurant’s virginGarden Mist ($5) (photo courtesyof Stage Restaurant)

5 Panya sales associate CaityKondo with virgin Lava Flow

6 Tropics Bar & Gril’s Book ’emDanno ($7)

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That’sENTERTAINMENT

AT CHAI’S ISLAND BISTRO | ALOHA TOWER MARKETPLACE

Chai’s Island Bistrocaptivates locals andvisitors from across

the globe with its award-winning Pacific Rim cuisineand renowned local enter-tainment. Located in AlohaTower Marketplace, therestaurant prides itself oncreating feasts for the sens-es as Chef ChaiChaowasaree draws from abounty of Hawaii’s harvest— from land and sea. Andwhile every night of theweek is an opportune timeto pay a visit to Chai’sIsland Bistro, Friday nightsespecially draw in thecrowds as The BrothersCazimero take the stagefrom 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Robert and RolandCazimero are legends inHawaii’s music scene andhave undoubtedly madetheir indelible imprint onthe face of contemporaryHawaiian music. They’veperformed nationally andinternationally, and havegarnered numerousawards.

“The Brothers Cazimeroare the best entertainers inHawaii,” says Chaowasaree.

“They’ve performed atChai’s Island Bistro foralmost 14 years and theyare just amazing.

“I never get bored ofthem and it always puts asmile on my face whenRobert sings My Sweet

Pikake Lei, which also hap-pens to be Robert’s favoritelei,” he adds.

Robert Cazimero also per-forms at Chai’s Island BistroWednesday nights from 7 to8:45 p.m. joined by a lovelyhula dancer.

Brothers CazimeroBY ALANA FOLEN

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Bangkok ChefBy Nicole Kato

Dining Out headeddown NimitzHighway to visit the

newest location of BangkokChef, which has more than30 entrees on its menu fromcurry to noodles and salads.

Not only is the menuextensive, but the portionsare enough for lunch andthen an afternoon snack.

Main course dishes areserved with jasmine rice,but you can substitute stickyor brown rice for just 50cents more.

We caught up with Blaineand Grace Santa Monicaand Shaun Castro for lunch.Grace ordered House

Delight ($4.50), whichcomes with a scoop of richmango ice cream and isserved over a bed of warm,coconut-flavored stickyrice. And to top that off?Crushed peanuts.

Blaine Santa Monica:“Spring Rolls ($7.95, sixpieces) were good, hot andfresh, and it wasn’t hard, itwas crunchy.”

Grace Santa Monica: “Igot House Delight ($4.50).There were real mangoesinside. It was good.”

Shaun Castro: “ThePanang Curry ($8.45) wasdelicious.”

whatwe’reeatingat...

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The Brothers Cazimero | Photo courtesy of Chai’s Island Bistro

BANGKOK CHEFWHERE1627 Nuuanu Ave.2955 E. Manoa Road900 N. Nimitz Hwy.

CALL585.8839 (Nuuanu)988.0212 (Manoa)536.8570 (Nimitz)

HOURSMonday-Saturday, 10:30a.m.-9 p.m., Sundays,noon-8 p.m. (Nuuanu andManoa) Monday-Saturday,11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sundays,11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. (Nimitiz)

WEBSITEbangkokchefexpress.com

• NEW! Bacon-Wrapped SirloinSteak & Eggs

• Chicken & Waffles• NEW! Cheesy Western Omelette• NEW! Bacon & Cheddar

Hash Brown StackTM

• NEW! Hash Brown Crusted Chicken& Biscuit

• Nutella® Crepes & Eggs• Veggie OmeletteU N D E R 6 0 0 C A L O R I E S

SIMPLE & FIT

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Valid at Participating Locations:Waikiki (Ala Moana), Hilo, Pearl City, and Windward Mall

Valid at Participating LocationsWindward Mall 235-4467

Pearl City 486-4467 • Hilo 959-2600Waikiki (Ala Moana Blvd) 949-4467

www.ihophawaii.com

Easter SpecialsYour choice:• Crispy Gau Gee - 10 pcs• Chinese Chicken Salad• Oyster Sauce Chicken

with Cake Noodle

$599each

ONLY

4230 Waialae Ave.737-7188 • 737-7288Open daily 10am-9pm

Available for lunch & dinner at Kahala location only

• Shrimp Canton

$850ONLY

Seafood w/ Tofu Soup3 Lobsters w/ Ginger & Onions

Whole Crispy ChickenBeef w/ Young Ginger & Pineapple

Steamed Fish Fillet w/ GingerSalt & Pepper Shrimp

Choy Sum w/ Meat SauceGarlic w/ Shrimp Fried Rice

Dessert

377-5555 or 377-5566Lungfunghawaii.com • Open Daily 11am-9pm5724 Kalanianaole Hwy • Niu Valley Shopping Ctr.LOTS OF FREE PARKING

FREE LOBSTERwith purchase of

(4) orders from Special

Open Menu

$178 For 10 PeopleDine-in or take-out

Year Of The Dragon Special

BEACHFRONT AT THE OUTRIGGERREEF ON THE BEACH

2169 KALIA ROAD WAIKIKI

(808) 922-2887VALET PARKING

WWW.SHOREBIRDWAIKIKI.COM

Celebrate Easter at Shore BirdBREAKFAST BUFFET

7-11 A.M

SALAD BAR & LUNCH BUFFET

FEATURING YANKEE POT ROAST

P.M

EASTER LUNCH SPECIAL

GRILLED HAM, EGG & CHEESE

SANDWICH ON TEXAS TOAST

11 A.M P.M

EASTER DINNER SPECIAL

MUSHROOM-STUFFED ANGUS

NEW YORK STEAK. INCLUDES OUR

HOMEMADE CARROT CAKE

SERVED WITH VANILLA BEAN

GELATO, CARAMEL DRIZZLE &

WHIPPED CREAM FOR DESSERT. P.M

REGULAR MENU AVAILABLE ALL DAY.

WAIMALU 485-8883

98-1277 Kaahumanu St.(across from Safeway)

www.paesanohawaii.com

MANOA988-5923

2752 Woodlawn Drive

Veal and Shrimp sauteed with garlic, onions, bell peppers and sausage in a white wine and coriander butter sauce

Mon-Sat 9am to 7:30pm; Sun 9:30am to 6pm • 1111 McCully Street • 947-5411

98-150 Kaonohi St. • Tel: 486-510098-150 Kaonohi St. • Tel: 486-5100

*Menu and prices subject to change.

1 Coupon per group. Must have valid ID. Not combinable with other discounts.Discounts off regular adult price. No online or photo-copied coupons. Must purchase beverage. Not valid on Holidays. Expires 4/13/12

KAMA‘AINA SPECIAL!

20% OFFLUNCH & DINNER

BIRTHDAY SPECIAL!FREE BIRTHDAY MEAL FOR ANY AGEWith Family & Group LUNCH & DINNER 20% OFFMust have minimum party of 4. Coupon valid on actual birthday, ID required. Notcombinable with other discounts. Discounts off regular adult price. No online orphoto-copied coupons. Must purchase beverage. Expires 4/13/12

*Menu and prices subject to change.

Receive a FREE

JJ’s Bistro

*Valid on actual birthday w/valid ID

Chocolate Pyramiddessert on your birthday!

WHERE TO DINE

Symbol KeyBreakfast

Lunch

Dinner

After Midnight

Alcohol served

Online

Catering

Atlantis Seafood & Steak2284 Kalakaua Avenue922-6868

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

Napoleon’s BakeryLocated inside of Zippy’s

AMERICAN

BAKERYFendu Boulangerie2752 Woodlawn Dr.Manoa Marketplace988-4310

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

Eggs n’ Things343 Saratoga Road923-EGGS (3447)

Waikiki Beach Eggspress2464 Kalakaua Ave(Aston Waikiki Circle)926-EGGS (3447) Panya

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

Pearl City - Times Sq. SC486-4467Kaneohe - Windward Mall 235-4467Hilo - Prince Kuhio Plaza959-2600

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

IHOPWaikiki - 1850 Ala Moana Blvd 949-4467Waikiki - Kuhio & Lewers921-2400

GRAND OPENING

Starting at $780Okonomiyaki

Starting at $780

SHOCHANOKONOMIYAKI • TEPPANYAKI449 Kapahulu Ave, 2nd Floor

LUNCH 11:30a-5:00pDINNER 5:00p-10:00p

Closed Tuesdays

225-0603

BYOB!

Build your own Japanese “pancake” layered with noodles, cabbage, pork, egg, etc.

Build your own Japanese “pancake” layered with noodles, cabbage, pork, egg, etc.

2 0 | D I N I N G O U T | A P R . 8 - 1 4 , 2 0 1 2

Buy 1 Soup Get 2nd Soup

HanakiJapanese Cuisine

Serving Oahu’s Ohanas For More Than 14 Yrs.11:30 am-2:30 pm; 5 pm-9:30 pm (Closed Tuesdays)

MANOA MARKETPLACE (Tons of FREE Parking) 988-1551

Expires 4-19-2012

Not to be combinedwith any otheroffers or specials

Easter!Happy

50% OFF

Happy Easter!

50% OFF

Mondays & Thursdays Special

with this Couponwith this Coupon

Lunch $11.95Kids $7.50 (Ages 5–12)

Dinner $15.95Kids $9.00 (Ages 5–12)

Reservations Recommended*Free parking available at First Hawaiian Bank

10% OFFEntireMenu

10% OFFEntireMenu

Must present coupon for discount.Not to be combined with any other

specials or promotions.

BuffetFor up to 20 people

Maple Garden/Yen King909 Isenberg Street • 941-6641www.MapleGardenHawaii.com

Available on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday Only–––––––––––––––––Beginning––––––––––––––Gravlax Salmon Roulade with Cream Cheese and Crab Meatwith a glass of Mionetto Prosecco Gold Label

––––––––––––Dessert–––––––––––Heart Shape White Chocolate Amore Truffle

–––––––––––––––Appetizers ––––––––––––––Pork Tenderloin Sate’ with Thai Peanut Sauce and Cucumber Salad––––––––––––––––Salad–––––––––––––––––

––––––––––– Choice of Entrée –––––––––––––• Chef Chai’s Signature Thai Style Oxtail Soup & Steamed Rice• Chicken Roulade with Roasted Leek Gravy & Mashed Potato• Seafood Tortellini with Lobster Reductionwith a glass of Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir $40 per person

for Dinner$15 per person

for WinesFREE VALET PARKING • www.chefchai.com • 585-0011

Aloha Tower Marketplace

Poached Pear Salad with Rainbow Vegetables and RaspberryVinaigrette with a glass of Esser Chardonnay

Buy onedinner entree,

receive 2nd entree

50% OFFvalid Sun, Mon & Tues

Expires 4/17/12.

Special GuestWed: Robert

CazimeroThurs: Jerry

SantosFri: Brothers

CazimeroSat: Danny

Couch

$15.95 Complete Dinner

$11.45 Complete Lunch& after 10:30 p.m.

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL

947-2836Open 7 Days • 2700 So. King St.

Sapporo & Kirin (large) $5.75after 10:30pm

New Hours 5:30 - 6:45pm

$1 OFFAny Breadpurchases over $4

Must present coupon • exp. 4/12/12

DAILY BREAD SPECIALSTUESDAY Rustic Kalamata Olive Bread

WEDNESDAY Sundried Tomato Cheesebread

THURSDAY Foccacia Derecco

FRIDAY Walnut Raisin

SATURDAY Hamakua Farms Mushroom Bread

SUNDAY Buckwheat Fig

“All Natural no added chemicals”

988-43102752 Woodlawn Dr. • Manoa Marketplace

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

WAIMALU98-020 Kam Hwy.488-8824

WAIPAHU94-256 Waipahu Depot St.

676-2088

EWA BEACH SHOP. CTR.91-919 Fort Weaver Rd.

689-0999www.shirossaimin.com

Dear Hearts,

I’ve never met an ugly personNo matter how uglyI look at their better sideand always find them lovelyThis creed has stood me wellI am accepted with friendswherever I go.

Bless you,Shiro

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd Floor

restaurantsuntory.com

922-5511

RESTAURANT

SUNTORY

Lunch Buffet(11:00AM-2:00PM)Daily ..................$10.50

Dinner Buffet(5:30pM-8:30PM)Weekends/Holidays..$11.95Monday – Friday ........$10.95

Restaurant Hours: 10AM - 9PM

Call for Reservations 487-6662 or 486-7410

4510 Salt Lake Boulevard 96818Stadium Mall, next to Ice PalaceLOTS OF PARKING

ROYAL PALACER E S T A U R A N T

Special Party Menu - $185.00 per table of 10-Scallop Soup -Whole Peking Duck w/ Steamed Buns -Salt & PepperShrimp -Seafood Combination w/ Mixed Vegetables -Sweet & Sour or

Steamed Fish Filet -Cold Ginger Chicken -Live Lobster with Ginger onionor Black Bean Sauce (2pc.) -House Special Cake Noodle -Steamed Rice

Offering Buffet & Sit Down Menus

WHERE TO DINE

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

Kissaten88 Piikoi St.593-1200

Anytime CafeMarket City Shopping Center2919 Kapiolani Blvd735-3888

CAFE CHINESEAina Haina Chop SueyAina Haina Shopping Center820 W. Hind Dr.373-1303 or 373-4632

Canton Seafood Restaurant923 Keeaumoku St.955-3388

Camellia Buffet930 McCully St.951-0511/0611

BUFFET

Makittii2380 Kuhio Ave.923-2260

Makino ChayaWestridge Mall 486-5100

Hee Hing Restaurant 449 Kapahulu Ave. 735-5544

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant3553 Waialae Ave.738-8666

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

Golden Duck4230 Waialae Ave., Kahala737-7188

1221 S. King St.597-8088

D I N I N G O U T | A P R . 8 - 1 4 , 2 0 1 2 | 2 1

AIEA • 484-222298-150 Kaonohi St.

HONOLULU • 589-2299510 Piikoi St.

TWO GREAT LOCATIONS!

April 15 & 16 2012 for Lunch and Dinner only. Other discounts do not apply.

TAX DAYRELIEF SPECIAL

One Pound of Kobe Beef Shabu Shabu

$1795ONLY

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

*DISCOUNT EXCLUDES ALL BEVERAGES WITH

THIS AD. EXP. 4/30/12.

KOREAN CUISINE• LUNCH $16.95 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM• DINNER $24.95 2:30 PM -10 PM

KAL BI, SIRLOIN, CHICKEN,SASHIMI, SPICY PORK

Home of the “Milky-White” Paitan Ramen!

Valid daily between 11am-2pm at both locations.

Ward Warehouse • 591-8855 • Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm • Fri-Sat 11am-10pmChinese Cultural Plaza (100 N. Beretania St.) • 538-1151 • Open Daily 7:30am-2:30pm

Lunch Special$7.95

• Choice of Curry• Miso Soup • Salad • Gyoza

JumboCurry Pack

Visit us at our new location!

801 Dillingham Blvd.(next to Costco Iwilei)Honolulu Hawaii 96817

Waipahu Shopping Plaza94-300 Farrington Hwy., Suite F-1

Waipahu, Hawaii 96797

Cuisine of the Philippines

www.maxschicken.com 951-MAXS (6297)

An Easter Favorite...Max’s Chicken

An Easter Favorite...Max’s Chicken

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

Easter SpecialApril 6, 7 & 8 Only

Free Bubbies Mochi Ice Creamwith Purchase of a

Pizza & Salad.

April SpecialApril SpecialApril SpecialApril SpecialBanana

ChantillyCake

BananaChantilly

CakeNEW!

Purchase any entrée*

after 6:30pm and receive a FREEside order of fries*Excluding breakfast. Must present coupon.

488-8898 99-082 Kauhale • AieaNext to Trina’s Beauty

Sun. & Mon. 10:30am-3pm • Tues.-Sat. 10:30am-9pm Exp. 4/13/12

Smoked Meat & Onions

Open Easter SundayApril 8th

Call In Your Orders Today!Moiliili ..........................................951-5696 (KOZO)

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

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

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

WWW.KOZOSUSHIHAWAII.NET

Mililani Shopping Center • Open Daily 10am-9pm625-9999

FREE 4 pc. gyoza w/anyregular entree

OR2 pc. shrimp tempuraw/any combomeal

FREEMust present coupon.

Not valid w/otherspecials/discounts.

Limit one coupon per person.Exp. 4/14/12

Maple Garden /Yen King909 Isenberg St.941-6641

WHERE TO DINE

FAMILY DINING

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

On On at McCully1110 McCully St.946-8833

ON ONat McCully

Little Villlage Noodle House1113 Smith St.545-3008

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

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

Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant5724 Kalanianaole Hwy.377-5566

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

Panda Cuisine641 Keeaumoku St.947-1688

2 2 | D I N I N G O U T | A P R . 8 - 1 4 , 2 0 1 2

www.mccullysc.com • Ample Parking Available in Basement off Pumehana St.1960 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 103, Honolulu, HI 96826 • 946-3338

Special Set Menus• Petite Garden Salad • Chef’s Daily Dessert

• Your Choice of:A- Pan Fried Pork Chop B- Chicken Parmesan

FREE GARLIC BREADw/ any purchase. Must present coupon.

One coupon per person.Exp. 5/15/12

BYOB WELCOME

YAKINIKUMILLION

626 SHERIDAN ST. (behind Walmart) 596-0799SUN-THUR 11AM-MIDNIGHT/ FRI-SAT 11AM-2AM Since 1989

Kalbi Seaweed Soup Kalbi Kim Chee Chi-ke Beef Stone Bi Bim Bap

947-1688 Hong Kong Style Dishes

641 KEEAUMOKU ST. • OPEN DAILY 11AM - 1AM

w/purchase of entrée. Dine-in only.

Live LobsterSpecially prepared with E-mein noodles

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT!UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT!UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT!

Panda Cuisine

Not valid with other specials or promotions. Must present coupon. EXPIRES 4/12/12

$10.99ONLY

Free Dessert w/purchase of entrée. Mango Pudding or Almond Float available.

11:00am – 4:45pm

Lunch Specialincludes soup of the day and rice

$7.99ONLY

Late Night Special

$6.99STARTING

AT

10:00pm – closeNOMSG

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 to becombined with any other offer/discounts/specials. Expires 4/30/12. Must present coupon.

Credit Card Sale Only(With Coupon)

Hong Kong Dim Sum & Regular Menu Items

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

10% OFF(Charge) • 15% OFF(Cash)

Dim Sum & Reg. Menu Dine In Special!

5% OFF(Charge) •10% OFF(Cash)

10% OFF

Celebrating 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 4/30/12. Must present coupon.

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

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

808 Yong’s BBQUnder New Management

678-8058

BUY one regular Entrée and GET 2nd Entrée* 50%OFF!

Expires 4/15/12

Catering Available94-216 Farrington Hwy • WaipahuNext to Zippy’s, Don Quijote & Nanding’s Bakery

(With coupon)*Equal or lessor value. Does not include specials.

Ala Moana Center 947-8818

Graduation Menu• Roasted Meat Appetizer Platter

(Roasted Duck, Char Siu, Bean Curd Roll)• Mixed Seafood Soup• Dynasty Style Golden Fried Chicken• Chef’s Special Style Black Pepppered Beef Tenderloin• Steamed Fish Filets w/Ham & Vegetable in a Lotus Wrap• Shrimps with Garlic, Chili & Pepper in a Ocean Basket• Shanghai Pak Choy & Virginia Ham in Supreme Broth• Yeung Chow Style Fried Rice• Dessert of the Day

$238For Tableof 10

WHERE TO DINEKit N Kitchen1010 University Avenue942-7622

Kenny’s Express Hawaiian BBQRoyal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 2nd floor922-9333

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

Pagoda1525 Rycroft St.948-8356

JJ Bistro & French Pastry3447 Waialae Ave.739-0993

Restaurant Epic 1131 Nuuanu Ave.587-7877

Rainbow Drive Inn3308 Kanaina Ave.737-0177

Le Cacao Bistro3441 Waialae Ave.626-5368

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

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

Henry Loui’s2850 Paa St.833-3728

Plaza Cafe(inside Best Western - The Plaza)3253 N. Nimitz Hwy836-3636

Opulicious946 Coolidge St.943-8885

Shiro’s Saimin HavenWaimalu - 98-020 Kam Hwy. 488-8824

Waipahu - 94-256 Waipahu Depot St. 676-2088

Ewa Beach Shp. Ctr. - 91-919 Fort Weaver Rd.689-0999

Shore Bird RestaurantOutrigger Reef on the Beach922-2887

With any entree:

Salad BarJapanese CurryRice • Miso SoupSide Dishes • UdonDessert • And more!

$10.00OFFMega-PlateMust present coupon. 1 coupon per table. Not combinable w/ other discounts. Exp. 4/30/12

3008 Waialae Ave. | 734-2222LUNCH 11am –2:30pm

DINNER 5pm – 9pm | Closed MondaysMORE dinner parking at Larry’s Auto parking lot

Katsu

NOWOPENAll-you-can-eat

Katsu & Tempura & Karaagekatsu-hawaii.com

D I N I N G O U T | A P R . 8 - 1 4 , 2 0 1 2 | 2 3

449 KAPAHULU AVE., STE 101www.HeeHingHawaii.com

For reservations, call735-5544

EASTER SUNDAY SPECIAL MENUPeking Duck, Imperial Scallop Soup, Maine Lobster

Ginger Scallion, Roasted Garlic Chicken, Braised Boneless Beef Shortribs, Peipa Tofu on Spinach,

Sweet and Sour Whole Fresh Fish, Braised E Mein with Duck, Steamed Rice, Mango Tapioca

$279 Table of Ten

SPECIAL SEAFOOD MENU*Seafood Potsitckers

Watercress Soup with Tofu and Fresh Fish Ginger Scallion • Maine Lobster on Lo Mein Noodles

Roasted Garlic Chicken or Pepper Salt ShrimpSteamed Flounder Fillet with Black Bean Sauce

Sauteed Ong Choy with Chili Chinese Miso Mongolian Pork Chop or Szechuan Eggplant

$199 for table of Ten ($89 table of Four)*Available Until March 31, 2012

EASTER SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFETSunday, April 8 • 9:00 am to 2:00 pmArray of Salads, Ahi Poke, Hawaiian Luau, Hong Kong Dim Sum, Roast Leg of Lamb, Peppered Roast Beef Carving, Roast Pork,

Favorite Chinese Entrees, Fresh Baked Cakes & Pies, Almond Float and more

$23.95 Adults • $22.95 Seniors $11.95 keikis 4 to 12

EASTER CELEBRATIONAT HEE HING

955-17641860 Ala Moana Blvd

Open 24 HoursValidated Parking

Prime Rib Roast $1695

SeafoodContinental

$1450

Roast Turkey w/Smoked Ham

$1395

DINNERS INCLUDE“ALL YOU CAN EAT” SALAD BAR,

Corn on the Cob, Coconut Cake and MORE!

Eggs BenedictRoyal $995

Breakfast served 24 Hours

11AM - MidnightSunday, April 8, 2012 “Il Lupino leaves little room for any-

thing other than the highest praise...one

of the truest Italian dining experiences

in town.” - Jo McGarry, MidWeek

Royal Hawaiian Center at the Royal Grovewww.illupino.com • 808.922.3400

Breakfast • Lunch • DinnerHappy Hour • Early Dinner Specials

BRUNCH: 9:00am - 2:00pm

Breakfast: Daily 6:30am-1:00pmLunch Service: Mon-Fri 11:00am-2:00pmBrunch Buffet: Sat & Sun 10:00am-2:00pm Dinner Buffet: Wed-Sun 5:00pm-9:30pm

Lots of funfor the kids:

Easter Eggs, Fish Feeding &Easter Photos (Brunch Only)

DINNER: 4:00pm - 9:30pm

Easter Day Brunch & Dinner BuffetSunday, April 8, 2012

Call 948-8356 For Reservations

Easter Day BRUNCH BUFFET Easter Day DINNER BUFFETSALAD BARSeafood Chowder | Asian Chicken Salad / Tofu Watercress Salad / Potato Macaroni Salad / Lomi LomiSalmon / Carrot & Daikon NamasuPOKE BARSeared Blackened Sashimi / Ahi Inamona Poke / Shoyu Ahi Poke / Korean Style Mussel Poke /Spicy Salmon PokeACTION STATIONSRoasted Garlic & Herb Crusted Prime Rib w/ Homemade Horseradish & Au Jus / Made to OrderOmelet Station (Brunch Only) Belgium Waffles Station w/ Butterscotch Banana Sauce (BrunchOnly) / Sushi Station Featuring: Spicy Tuna & California Hand Rolls (Dinner Only)FEATURED HOT ENTREESteamed Alaskan Snow Crab Legs / Shrimp & Vegetable Tempura / Steamed Whole Red Snapperw/ Ginger Pesto Sauce / Roasted Pork w/ Stuffing & Gravy | Sweet Bread French Toast w/ LilikoiButter / Breakfast Meats (Brunch Only) / Seafood Stuffed Fresh Atlantic Salmon (Brunch Only) /Eggs Benedict (Brunch Only) | Oyster Rockefeller (Dinner Only) /Kim Chee & Oxtail Fried Rice / Chow Mein Noodles / Taro RollsDESSERT BARIce Cream w/ Assorted Toppings / Macadamia Nut Tarts |Chocolate Mousse Tart w/ Raspberry / Zenzai w/ Mochi

Shrimp Scampi Won Ton Noodle

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

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

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

Build your own 10” pizza with

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

with any other offer. Expires 4/15/12.

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

A fi ne steak. A fi ne experience.

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

to provide a juicy and tender treat for your palate.

a cutabove

the rest.

Hoku’sThe Kahala Hotel & Resort, Lobby Level5000 Kahala Ave739-8760

WHERE TO DINE

GREEKThe Fat GreekKaimuki - 3040 Waialae Ave. 734-0404

Ala Moana - Makai Market 949-2120

Waikiki - 1831 Ala Moana Blvd 941-3444

Top of WaikikiWaikiki Business Plaza2270 Kalakaua Ave. 923-3877

Stage Restaurant1250 Kapiolani Blvd.237-5429

Chai’s Island BistroAloha Tower Market Pl.585-0011

Hy’s Steak House2440 Kuhio Ave.922-5555

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

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

FINE DINING

Max’s Of Manila94-300 Farrington Hwy

801 Dillingham Blvd.951-6297

FILIPINO

Wailana Coffee House1860 Ala Moana Blvd.955-1764

Zippy’s Call the one nearest you

Willoughby’s(inside Ohana Honolulu Hotel) 3401 N. Nimitz Hwy837-5932

Plumeria Beach HouseThe Kahala Hotel & Resort, Beach Level5000 Kahala Ave739-8760

ITALIANHappy Valley Pasta & Pizza3106 Monsarrat Ave.737-0080

2 4 | D I N I N G O U T | A P R . 8 - 1 4 , 2 0 1 2

Early BirdSpecial Only

Sauteed Mahi with Lobster Sauce

Steak & ShrimpChicken Alfredo Pasta

Call 922-6868for Reservations & Information

2284 Kalakaua Ave.Open 7 Days from 11am-10pm

Lunch 11am - 4pmDinner 5pm - 10pm

at the old Waikiki III TheatresParking available at the Pro-Park locationSeaside Ave. Pay $2 at the Restaurant.

www.atlantisseafoodsteak.com

$12.95

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: Scoop Rice, Miso Soup, Tea, Tofu, Gyoza, Green Salad or Tsukemono

EASTER SPECIAL $10.952 pc. Shrimp & 2 pc. Vegetable Tempura

with Miso ButterfishOR

Baked Butterfish with Seasoned Mayonnaise

$238Chinese Chicken Salad

Diced Winter Melon with Seafood SoupCrispy Chicken with Ginger Scallion

Honey Walnut ShrimpSautéed Beef with Chinese Greens

Steamed Fish Fillets with Ginger ScallionHouse Special Seafood Noodles

Steamed Rice • Dessert

1055 Alakea St.525-8585

Special Price for Table of 10

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

www.themandalayhawaii.comMon - Sun 10:30am to 9:00pm

Excluding all coupons and other discounts. Dine-in only.

www.samchoyhawaii.com

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580 Nimitz Hwy.545-7979

Sunset Dinner Special5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Not combinable with other offers or promotionsOrders must be placed by 6:00 p.m.

Discount does not apply to festival items and items under the crustacean heading of the menuAsk us about Sam’s Hukilau Pot

Like CRAB?

Crab Festival Wednesday, April 11

thru Sunday, April 22, 2012Crab Ravioli

Served as an appetizer or entreeKing Crab Poke Salad

Served on a bed of Mesclun Mixed Greens Crab Cake and Snow Crab Cluster

Served with Fettuccine AlfredoSam’s “Moi Moi” Crab Saimin

Saimin with Snow Crab LegsCrab Trio ~ Steamed Half Dungeness

Crab, King Crab Legs, and Snow Crab Legs

Served with your choice of Black Bean Sauce or Garlic ButterSurf ‘n Turf

Crab Cluster and Grilled 12 oz New York SteakCrab Cioppino

King Crab and Snow Crab Legs in a Mediterranean Broth

Tempura Soft Shell Crab

Restaurant price: Chili Frank $6.99, Kokua Pac $9.30. Offers valid April 1st - 30th for Chili Frank and Kokua Pac. Prices slightly higher at Kahului. Offer not valid with any other promotional offers/discount cards. Other restrictions may apply, see stores for details.

25¢ from eachKokua Pac sold willbe donated to the AmericanRed Cross Hawaii Chapter

GIVEAWAY$8.08FAST FOOD

ONLYTWO GRAND PRIZES of $5,000!

Available throughApril 30th

Now Serving Breakfast Day & Nightat Zippy’s Dine-In Restaurants!

ThROUGH April 30th

CHILI FRANKPLATE

$5.99FaST FOOD

CHILI FRANKPLATE

$5.99FaST FOOD

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Cannot be combined with any otherpromotions. Cannot be used for privateparties. No Holidays. Must presentcoupon. Expires April 30, 2012.

$10$5

OFF WITH$50.00 PURCHASEOFF WITH$30.00 PURCHASE

www.VillageThai.com

OPEN EVERYDAY • ALL DAY

CITY SQUARE SHOPPING CENTERTEL. 845-4554WAIPIO SHOPPING CENTERTEL. 678-2878KUNIA SHOPPING CENTERTEL. 676-0843

CINNAMON BREAD10% OFF

4369 Lawehana St. (across Target in Salt Lake)

Regular • Apple • BlueberryCoupon Required • Expires 4/30/12

www.larrysbakery.com or find us on OPEN: Mon - Fri 6AM - 1PM

Sat 6AM - 12PM

CLOSED APRIL 14 – 16

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

JAPANESE

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

Il LupinoRoyal Hawaiian Center922-3400

Katsu3008 Waialae Ave.734-2222

Paesano Ristorante ItalianoWaimalu Shopping Plaza98-1277 Kaahumanu St.(across from Safeway)485-8883Manoa Marketplace2752 Woodlawn Drive988-5923

Curry KingWard Warehouse1050 Ala Moana Blvd. #1400591-8855

Chinese Cultural Plaza100 N Beretania St.538-1151

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&Fresh Juice

Martini

Thai Style Green Curry

ALA MOANA CENTERMall Level, Mauka

Next To Victoria’s Secret946-6388

A Contemporary New Combination

3441 Waialae Ave. 626-5368

lacacaobistro.com

EASTER 5-COURSE SPECIALSunday, April 8 • 10am – 9pm

1st Course: Soup or Mixed Greens2nd Course: Appetizer Trio

3rd Course: Choice of• Baked Salmon Wellington

• Baked Opakapaka4th Course: Choice of

• Pan Seared Pork Tenderloin• New York Steak

5th Course: Dessert

Bistro &French Pastry

Bistro &French Pastry

$284-Course

Meals Also Available!

4-Course Meals

Also Available!plus taxper person

841-0931Kam Shopping Center

Open 6am Daily

ALOHA SPECIALSNow available Thursday thru Sunday! while supplies last

Lau Lau or Kalua Pig Plate Served with chicken long rice, sweet potato, lomilomi salmon, haupia, & rice or poi $14.99 Kenny’s Hawaiian Plate

Lau lau, kalua pig, chicken long rice,sweet potato, lomilomi salmon, haupia, & rice or poi $17.99

Prime Rib Au JusSlow roasted and served with au jus, horseradish, rice andvegetables. Regular Cut $16.99 • Kenny’s Cut $20.99

EXTENDED!

Offer valid on dine-in orders only. Must present coupon. Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons. Exp 4/30/12

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

Mon-Sat 10am-10pm • Sun 10am-8pm

facebook.com/phomylienhawaii

Military w/ID receive 10% OFF

April Special $4.79House Special Vietnamese Chicken Salad

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

Mon–Sat 11am–2:30pm & 5pm–10pm • Sun 4:30pm –9:30pm

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

Sauce then Deep Fried.Very Tasty!”

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

www.SekiyasRestaurant.com

2746 Kaimuki Ave

732-1656ACROSS KAIMUKI H.S.

SEKIYA’S RESTAURANT& DELICATESSEN

Serving Hawaii for 75 Years!

Easter Special6" cake $36Order Yours Today!

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

www.lapalmedor-usa.com 941-6161

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

943-8885 946 COOLIDGE ST. (ACROSS MOILIILI LONG’S)MON-FRI: 10AM-8PM • SAT: 10AM-3PM • SUN CLOSED

CHILI FRANK PLATESPECIAL $5.95

Limited TimeOnly!

Limited TimeOnly!

Limited TimeOnly!

reg. $7.75Special Pricing good thru 4/30/12

Voted Best Thai in Hawaii

Walking distance from all Waikiki Hotels

SERVING HAWAII SINCE 1977...

tel. 951-9355tel. 951-9355

THAI CUISINETHAI CUISINE

15% OFF Take OutCoupon required. Not combinablewith other offers. Expires 4/13/12

2028 Kuhio Avenue Dinner 5:00pm - Closing

www.keosthaicuisine.com

WHERE TO DINETanaka of TokyoEast, in King’s Village 922-4233Central, in Waikiki Shopping Plaza922-4702West, in Ala Moana Cntr-Hookipa Terrace945-3443

KOREAN

Sushi King2700 S. King St.947-2836

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

Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen2746 Kaimuki Avenue732-1656

Sushi Company 1111 McCully Street947-5411

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

Nagoya RamenMililani Shopping Center95-221 Kipapa Dr. #C-15625-9999

Sakura Terrace Japanese Cafe1240 South King Street 591-1181

Yuzu Japanese Cuisine & BarAla Moana Hotel, Ground Floor943-1155

Makino Chaya98-150 Kaonohi St. 486-5100

808 Yong’s BBQ94-216 Farrington Hwy #B1-4678-8058

Odoriko Japanese Restaurant2400 Koa Ave.923-7368

Shochan449 Kapahulu Ave, 2nd floor225-0603

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

Choi’s Garden1303 Rycroft St., Honolulu. HI596-7555

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

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14 LOCATIONS:Aina Haina 373-4033

Kapahulu 735-7700

Waiau 485-0227

Kaneohe 247-9595

Ala Moana 942-9102

Waikele 678-3180

Stadium Market-place488-9202

Ewa Town Center683-1003

Ward Center 591-5600

Kapolei 674-4227

Kukui Grove808-632-2450

Maui Mall808-873-7776

Lahaina808-661-0333

Kona 808-327-6776

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941-4444

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

Kama‘aina & Military DiscountAvailable (with proper ID)

1841 Ala Moana Blvd.Between Ilikai & Hilton Hawaiian Village

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

www.ruthschrishawaii.com

Restaurant Row500 Ala Moana Blvd.

808.599.3860

Waikiki Beach Walk226 Lewers St. 808.440.7910

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WHERE TO DINE

Pho My Lien98-150 Kaonohi St.488-4900

VIETNAMESE

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

THAI3660 on the Rise 3660 Waialae Ave.737-1177

PACIFIC RIM

SHABU SHABUHanaki RestaurantManoa Marketplace2756 Woodlawn Drive988-1551

Keo’s Thai Cuisine2028 Kuhio Ave.951-9355

Shabu Shabu House1221 Kapiolani Blvd597-1655

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

MEXICANEl Charro Mexicano Aiea Restaurant99-115 Aiea Heights Drive488-9727

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

East HonoluluChinese RestaurantON ON at McCully Aina Haina Chop Suey

Aina Haina Shopping Center373-1303 or 373-4632

1110 McCully St. • 946-8833www.ononhawaii.com

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For those stressedabout finishingtaxes, Ichirki

Japanese Nabe Restaurantprovides the perfect reme-dy. No, not free tax service... a special on its deliciousnabe!

“On April 15-16, for taxday, we are promoting aspecial shabu shabu set,”explains restaurant co-founder Issei Kazama. “It’sgoing to be one pound ofKobe Beef Shabu Shabufor $17.95 for lunch anddinner, on just those twodays. We’re calling it the‘Tax Relief Day’ special …it’s just our way of helpingout everybody who has topay taxes.”

Although the TaxRelief Day special onlyapplies the weekend ofApril 15-16, Ichirikioffers its customers anEarly Bird Special.

“Our Early Bird Specialis only Monday throughThursday from 5 to 6 p.m.at both of our locations,”Kazama confirms. “As longas they (customers) orderbefore 6 p.m., they get 25percent off their nabe.”

Kazama and his partner,Riki Kobayashi, openedthe first Ichiriki restauranton Piikoi Street in 2006.Since then, the restaurantexpanded and opened its

second branch inWestridge last June. Bothlocations tend to be equallycrowded, according toKazama, and reservationsare recommended.

“We (Riki and I) openedit (our restaurant’s firstlocation) because we reallylove nabe,” says Kazamaof the Japanese hot pot.“Riki trained in Japan in ashabu shabu restaurant,and we thought it (a nabe

restaurant) would be agood fit for Hawaii. TheAiea location is a biggerspace so if there’s a last-minute large party reserva-tion, we can take larger

parties.”When it comes to the

eatery’s “uniqueness” fac-tor, Kazama mentionsboth the food and the cus-tomer service.

“Our food is definitelyunique — I don’t believe

there’s another restaurantthat specializes in Japanesenabe on the island,” hesays. “We also emphasizeour customer service; wedon’t want our customersto go home unhappy.”

At Ichiriki, an assort-ment of nabes is served onthe eatery’s lunch and din-ner menu. For these nabes,customers must first selecta soup base and a choice ofmeat (chicken, pork orbeef). For an additional$1.50, customers canchoose to finish their mealswith ramen, udon or zosui.Soup upgrades — choicessuch as Kimchi, Curry orPaitan (pork broth) — areavailable for an additional$2. Nabes are served withmany different ingredients— including Chinese cab-bage, tofu, chives and shi-itake mushrooms — aswell as rice.

While Ichiriki Nabe($11.95 lunch, $21.95 din-ner) — made from shoyu-flavored soup — continuesto be the eatery’s signaturedish, other popular dishesinclude Tomato Nabe($13.95 lunch, $21.95 din-ner single, $45.95 dinnerkami) — featuring a toma-to-based soup stock — AhiPoke appetizer ($5.95) andU.S. Kobe Beef Kalbi EyeShabu Shabu ($24.95 lunch,

$28.95/$37.95 dinner).“Kobe Shabu Shabu is

really popular and we thinkit’ll be really popular withthe (upcoming Tax Relief)special,” Kazama says.“When people are tryingto go for something new,our Tomato Nabe is verygood. Our Ahi Poke appe-tizer is another dish Iwould recommend.”

Changes are on the hori-zon for Ichiriki, with thepossibility of a new menubeing introduced this sum-mer and a new restaurant

branch. Amid the upcom-ing changes, though,Kazama emphasizes thatgood customer servicewill always be a priority atIchiriki.

“Our nabe comes fromthe heart,” he says. “Wereally care what our cus-tomers experience … wetry to do our best to makesure it’s a memorable din-ing experience. Customerscan expect to get a staffwho will do 100 percent tomake them happy … andgood nabe as well.”

orderoftheday

ICHIRIKI JAPANESE NABE RESTAURANT

AIEA BRANCH98-150 Kaonohi St., Suite C-216, Aiea

484.2222Open daily

Lunch: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.*Dinner: 4-11 p.m.* Monday-Thursday4 p.m.-midnight* Fridays and Saturdays

4-10 p.m. Sundays

ALA MOANA BRANCH510 Piikoi St. #102, Honolulu

589.2299Open daily

Lunch: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.*Dinner: 5-11 p.m.* Sunday-Thursday5 p.m.-midnight* Fridays and Saturdays

*Last seating is one hour before posted closing time

ichirikinabe.com

Story by Kelli Shiroma

Photos by Leah Friel

1 Ichiriki offers a chic andmodern dining atmosphere.

2 Ahi Ogo (market price)3 Ahi Ogo (market price),

Tomato Nabe ($13.95 lunch, $21.95 dinner), one pound of Kobe

Nabu Tax Relief Special ($17.95 for lunch and dinner), Ichiriki

signature Nabe ($11.95 lunch, $21.95 dinner)

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