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Happy Day Chinese Restaurant

On the Hunt for Easter Eggs!

Happy Easter, Ono readers! Today’s the day when Easter baskets burst at the seams with sugar-filled goodies, and I can’t help but relish the boxes of neon-colored marshmallow Peeps and chocolate marshmallow rabbits that sit before me. The hard-boiled eggs are dyed in pastel hues perfect for spring, and have been hidden along with a…

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January 27, 2013

Celebrating Good Luck, Health and Prosperity

Gung Hee Fat Choy! Just in time for Chinese New Year (Feb. 10), Happy Days Chinese Seafood Restaurant in Kaimuki is selling its popular Gau ($5) now through early March. Gau (also called niangau) is one of the many traditional Chinese foods that are eaten during Chinese New Year with a symbolic purpose for a…

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November 25, 2012

Happy & Healthy

There seems to be a Renaissance happening in the world of food on Oahu these days — and it’s something that should make non meat-eaters … well, happy. More and more eateries these days are finding that their vegetarian dishes are becoming quite popular, as customers are choosing to forgo or cut down on eating…

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October 28, 2012

Oh, Happy Day!

For the past 11 years, Happy Day Chinese Restaurant co-owners Yung Sang Chan and Lisa Lum have been putting smiles on countless faces with a mixture of Hong Kong-style cuisine and friendly customer service. The story of their cheery eatery begins decades earlier, though, when Chan opened a Chinatown dining spot called Sea Fortune in…

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Good Times Roll at Happy Day

As Happy Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant approaches its 11th anniversary in August, owner Lisa Lum still finds delight at the sight of satisfied customers enjoying a great meal. And, judging by the bustling restaurant where dim sum carts whirl around the room and a frenzied kitchen buzzes with excitement, loyal diners continue to bring their…

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January 22 - 28, 2012

Don’t Worry, Be Happy

Everyone is going out for dim sum, but you’re hesitant to join them as you’re well aware that vegetarian dim sum is a rarity at most Chinese restaurants. Don’t worry, be happy. While dim sum draws the crowds to Happy Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant in Kaimuki, that’s not all you’ll find on its extensive menu…

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Warming Up to the Savory Flavors of Mongolian Beef

The countdown to the holidays has officially begun, and yes, I’ll happily admit that I’m already in the spirit of the season — my favorite time of year! I love the fact that the air is getting cooler (by Hawaii standards, of course) and the days are getting shorter. Out come the scarves, sweaters and…

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August 21 - 27, 2011

Delicious Char Siu Leaves You Happy

Whether you are in the mood for breakfast, lunch or dinner, Happy Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant — a staple in Kaimuki for the past 11 years — offers a seemingly endless menu of traditional Hong Kong-style Cantonese meals that include soups, seafood, noodles dishes and dim sum. Two noteworthy dishes that display the quality and…

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June 26 - July 2, 2011

Happy Days

Happy Days puts a smile on countless diners’ faces thanks to its unbeatable dim sum and other Cantonese favorites. Owner Lisa Lum opened for business more than 10 years ago and never ceases to greet customers with a warm and friendly “hello” and delicious food to match. Happy Days is located at 3553 Waialae Ave….

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April 3 - 9, 2011

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant

It’s bound to be a joyous time at Happy Day Chinese Restaurant with the eatery’s bountiful selection of dim sum and Chinese cuisine must-haves. Lisa Lum has owned and operated this Kaimuki eatery for the past 10 years and can’t help but relish her busy schedule, catering to hungry diners that roll in and out…

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