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I Fine Dining at Mahal Street Kitchen Beii'fc Hiss Kahai Street Kitchen offers these tasty dishes using the most superb ingredients. By Alana Folen Craving an upscale meal without the hefty price? Well, look no further than Kahai Street Kitchen. Don't be fooled by the Kalihi establishment's basic exterior, inside, owners Bruce Watanabe and Nao Iwata, along with executive chef David Yamamoto and the rest of the staff, are brainstorming and cooking up the latest and greatest in fine-dining plate lunches. "We have recently added a few new specials to our menu," Iwata says. "They're pretty unique and people can keep up with our specials by visiting our Website where we post new specials every morning," he adds.

So, what are these alluring entrees that Iwata speaks of? Well, if you savor your seafood, you'll surely love Kahai's Opakapaka Acqua Pazza and the Crab Stuffed Calamari. And why not sink your teeth into the Prosciutto Wrapped Meatball Bomb? "We will feature these three dishes over the course of the week," Iwata explains, noting that each entree is served with your choice of white or brown rice and potato-mac or tossed salad. And while the daily specials will always keep you on your toes, Kahai Street Kitchen also offers a permanent menu that features all your local favorites when it comes to comfort food, such as the Loco Moco, Pork Chops and Kahai's famous Hamburger Steak. Opakapaka Acitjua Pazza ($1 1.95) Mussels, clams, scallops, oven dried tomatoes, olives and capers are showcased in this decadent entree where all natural Juices from the seafood, as well as a dash of olive oil, accentuate the dish. 7 Prosciutto Wrapped Meatball Bomb ($8.95) Breaded and deep-fried to perfection, this exquisite creation is stuffed with a quail egg delicacy and Boursin cheese, served with a savory mushroom cream sauce.

Crab Stuffed Caiuiiaii Nori wrapped calamari is stuffed with tender crab, accompanied with a Bay Shrimp Newburg Sauce. 1 Prosciutto Wrapped Meatball Bomb ($8.95) 2 Crab Stuffed Calamari ($8.95) 3 Opakapaka Acqua Pazza ($11.95) Leah Fnel photos Kahai Street Kitchen Where: 237 Kalihi St. Call: 845.0320 Website: Hours: Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. -to at'.

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