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ONO-LICIOUS | JANUARY 6, 2017 5 SAM CHOY’S: There will be some new items on the menu within a few weeks we open for breakfast beginning at 8 a.m. Our lunch service begins every day at 11 a.m.” More good news for fans of Sam Choy’s Kai Lanai: Within a few weeks, there will be some new items added to the menu, including a “poke flight” appetizer combination, plus fresh-catch fish tacos. “The new menu items will be coming out soon, probably within the next two weeks,” said Adrienne. “Our menu will reflect our new business hours.” Overlooking Keauhou Shopping Center, Sam Choy’s Kai Lanai features an open-air setting with scenic panoramas of the blue Pacific from every seat in the house. Fire pits on the lanai bring a tropical ambiance to the sunset dining experience. Sam Choy’s Kai Lanai serves fresh seafood “from the ocean to the plate.” Sam’s Trio of Fresh Fish ($30) includes three different filets of fish, such as ono, opah and mahi, each seasoned and prepared in its own style. Traditional Hawaiian-style cooking is reflected in such dishes as the Lau Lau Fresh Island Fish laden with assorted seafood steamed in ti leaf. The sautéed macadamia nut crusted fresh catch (market price) ranks as one of Sam’s Favorites on the menu. Another local favorite, the Bento is served on a bed of rice with teriyaki beef, fried chicken, and marinated fish with egg and SPAM. Papa Sam’s Beef Stew is another restaurant favorite on the lunch plate menu. If you visit Sam Choy’s for cocktails and appetizers, the Short Bait Bar is the perfect place to partake and provides a casual niche for patrons to enjoy happy-hour cocktails from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Highlighting the libations, the Black Lava Salt margaritas are always a good bet, as is the array of island-heritage cocktails including the Blue Hawaii, Tropical Itch, Mai Tai, Lava Flow, Piña Colada and Hurricane. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Overlooking Keauhou Shopping Center, Sam Choy’s Kai Lanai is now open an hour earlier for breakfast seven days a week, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Courtesy photo Check out our $8.95 Lunch Specials Mon-Friday 11am-2:30pm Located at the Keauhou Shopping Center Mon-Fri 11am-9pm Sat-Sun 12pm-9pm 322.8424 www.RoyalThaiCafe.com


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