Copious Chinese choices

The Mandalay’s Honey Walnut Shrimp ($19.95). FILE PHOTO

In these uncomfortable times, we could all use a bit of comfort food. For many islanders, Chinese cuisine is an ideal go-to option. It’s delicious, nutritious and perfectly suited for takeout and leftovers.

Maple Garden’s Salt and Pepper Fish Filet ($14.95). FILE PHOTO

Fortunately, Oahu has a wealth of great Chinese dining choices offering a variety of specialties. Happy Days Chinese Restaurant, Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant and The Mandalay are all known for delectable dim sum.

Asian Mix’s Mongolian Beef ($10.50). FILE PHOTOS

Asian Mix, meanwhile, focuses on Hong Kong-style cuisine that implements Chinese cooking with Western ideas. Also serving up great eats are Maple Garden, offering Northern Chinese Sichuan cuisine, and New Mui Kwai Chop Suey, which has an extensive menu with nearly 200 dishes.

Happy Days’ Jai ($11.95). FILE PHOTOS

Many island Chinese eateries routinely feature special menu items as well as discounts. Be sure to call ahead to see what’s new at your favorite Chinese restaurant. And, in an era of “social distancing,” take advantage of the ease and convenience of getting takeout. Be sure to order extra food so you can coast on leftovers, too.

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ASIAN MIX 1234 S. Beretania St., Honolulu 521-1688 hiasianmix.com HAPPY DAYS CHINESE RESTAURANT 3553 Waialae Ave., Honolulu 738-8666 happydayshi.com JADE DYNASTY SEAFOOD RESTAURANT Ala Moana Center, Hookipa Terrace 1450 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu 947-8818 jadedynastyhawaii.com MAPLE GARDEN 909 Isenberg St., Honolulu 941-6641 maplegardenhawaii.com THE MANDALAY 1055 Alakea St., Honolulu 525-8585 mandalayhawaii.com NEW MUI KWAI CHOP SUEY 132 Oneawa St., Kailua 262-7800 newmuikwaichopsuey.com

1234 S Beretania St shop a 1, Honolulu, HI 96814