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ONO-LICIOUS | DECEMBER 16, 2016 3 CHEF PROFILE Ronnie Ow Fumi’s Kitchen When Chef Ronnie Ow decided to branch out and open his own restaurant in Kailua-Kona in 2014, he launched the next chapter of a local culinary legacy that began with his grandmother, Shizuko “Mary” “Grandma” Teshima, founder of the landmark Teshima’s Restaurant in Honalo. And while his grandmother’s restaurant is still going strong since its founding in 1929, Ronnie’s own restaurant, Fumi’s Kitchen, has become a veritable “Teshima’s By The Sea” at its location at Ali‘i Sunset Plaza behind Island Lava Java. Ronnie named Fumi’s Kitchen after his late mother, Fumi, the daughter of Grandma Teshima. Fumi worked for decades at the restaurant alongside Grandma. For many years, Ronnie was a familiar face at Teshima’s as well, serving trays of tempura and traditional Japanese cuisine to the restaurant’s steading stream of loyal customers. At Fumi’s Kitchen, the Teshima spirit BY KAREN ANDERSON SPECIAL TO WEST HAWAII TODAY Ronnie Ow, owner of Fumi’s Kitchen, prepares Asian-fusion dishes inspired by his upbringing in Kona. He is pictured standing beneath a photo of his mother, Fumi, of Teshima’s Restaurant in Honalo. Karen Anderson/Special to West Hawaii Today of Continued on page 7 West Hawaii Today Restaurant Directory Habaneros Grill At Queens’ MarketPlace Romano’s Macaroni Grill 443-5515 http://www.macaronigrill.com Sansei Seafood, Steak & Sushi Bar 886-6286 http://Sanseihawaii.com Dairy Queen/Orange Julius 886-1029 http://DairyQueen.com Hawaiian Fish N Chips 886-1595 Ippy’s Hawaiian BBQ 886-8600 Lemongrass Express 86-3400 http://lemongrasskona.com Marble Slab Creamery 886-2483 http://MarbleSlab.com Paradise Pizza & Grill 886-7700 Starbucks 886-1888 http://Starbucks.com Subway Sandwiches & Salads 886-1888 http://Subway.com Island Gourmet Markets 886-3577 At Kings’ Shops 250 Waikoloa Beach Drive 886-8811 http://kingsshops.com A-Bay’s Island Grill 209-8494 http://a-bays.com Island Fish & Chips 886-0005 Roy’s Waikoloa Bar & Grill 886-4321 http://royshawaii.com The Three Fat Pigs (coming soon: Koa Table) 339-7145 http://TheThreeFatPigs.com O ering Both O ering Both Mexican Dishes Mexican Dishes TRADITIONAL & CONTEMPORARY Taco Tuesday Happy Hour Tacos All Day Hump Day Wednesday Free appetizer combo with purchase of 2 entrees (Does not include happy hour menu) (Must bring ad) irsty ursday $4.00 sangria all day • $4.00 draft beer Fajita Friday $2.00 o our new sizzling fajitas Sampler Saturday $1.00 o tequilas and appetizers* www.habanerosgrillhawaii.com (808) 329-2814 At the intersection of Alii Drive and Walua Road in Kailua Kona Town Lunch Special between 11am-3pm Tues-Fri Soup, choice of Rice and Beans or Mixed Greens and choice of (1) Taco or (1) Enchilada includes iced tea or soda $14.00* (*does not include seafood enchilada) *does not include happy hour menu Tues-Fri 11am-9pm • Sat 3pm-9pm NEW ADDITION: Chimichangas


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