The Mandalay
Wings Within Reach
Swoop up these golden wings. Voted “best poultry” at the 2005 Taste of Honolulu, where they made their debut, The Mandalay’s Deep Fried Harm Ha Chicken Wings ($9.95) are still winners. Locals were so taken by the lightly battered and golden-fried wings served at Taste of Honolulu that they flocked to The Mandalay, prompting the…
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Dim Sum & More!
Whether you’re looking for a relaxing lunch break or a place to host a banquet party, The Mandalay is the perfect place to go. Located on Alakea Street, the restaurant serves up traditional Hong Kong and Cantonese food in an elegant setting. During lunchtime, dim sum is a popular option. “All of our dim sum…
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Splurging on Scallops!
Happy Sunday, Ono readers! We need to treat ourselves every now and then, and if it’s not with sweets, then it should be with scallops. These cute little critters are everything you could ever want and more. Bite-size, mild but sweet, velvety and dense … boy, are they worth every bite! Regarded as the only…
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Veggie Power
There’s been so much talk about equality these days — whether it’s women in the military, same-sex marriage … people want equal rights. But what about equal eats? A lot restaurants out there still don’t have anything to offer non-carnivores. How hard is it, really, to come up with just one meat-free plate? But just…
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Festive Buffets for the Holidays
Celebrate Christmas and New Year’s Day dim sum style at The Mandalay in downtown Honolulu. Known for its fresh, cooked-to-order Hong Kong-style dim sum, the family-friendly restaurant offers a special Dim Sum Brunch Buffet on Christmas and New Year’s Day with sittings at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Price is $21.99 for adults, $17.99 for…
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The Mandalay
Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at your favorite restaurant? Well, much credit goes to the many chefs, owners and managers who work diligently day in and day out to make sure Hawaii’s diners have a top-notch dining experience. This week, Dining Out gets the inside scoops from The Mandalay owner Linda Chan,…
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Dim Sum Done Just Right
By Jaimie Kim If you’ve been searching for dim sum to come back to, but haven’t found one that feels like home, look no further than The Mandalay. Translated into English, dim sum means “touch of heart,” and The Mandalay has been infusing its “heart” into every dish for six years. “The difference we have…
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All You Need is Love
Many locals have a soft spot in their heart for all the times they’ve gathered around the table for dim sum, sharing an assortment of Chinese delights with family and friends. According to The Mandalay owner Linda Chan, there’s a whole lot of sentiment wrapped up in each little dumpling, and it all starts with…
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Piggin’ Out on Pork Belly
It’s never a good thing to “go belly up,” but there are always exceptions to the rule, especially when it comes to pork belly! In this case, to “go belly up” insinuates nothing but goodness! Pork belly is a boneless cut of fatty meat derived from the belly of a pig. Over time it has…
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The Mandalay
In downtown Honolulu lies a heavenly oasis that diners flock to by the dozens, all in search of top-notch Cantonese cuisine with exceptional flair. Located on Alakea Street, The Mandalay has been in business for six years, and according to owners and husband-and-wife team Larry and Linda Chan, this acclaimed establishment caters to all your…
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