This week's featured happy hour comes courtesy of two readers who mentioned that Restaurant Epic offers some “;ono-licious”; sushi in downtown Honolulu.

Sushi? At Epic?

Turns out the Asian fusion restaurant does indeed serve up a variety of rolls, in addition to a complete menu of soups, salads, pastas and entrees. And if you stop in between 4:30 and 9 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays, and from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays, expect to see some pretty affordable pau hana specials available as well.

Some of the other bars in the neighborhood might seem a little more sexy to the professional crowd looking for drinks and a “;meet market”; after a long day at work, but Epic is a great pick for those interested in a quiet environment to relax and unwind. Fewer than a half-dozen people were in the restaurant during our visit last week, making the spacious dining room feel a lot more intimate.

Being at a restaurant during happy hour ensures that pupus are an option along with discounted drinks—more than a dozen items are offered here, ranging in price from $4 to $12. Hearty appetites will be happy to see two styles of grilled steak ($12) on special, while staples like seasoned edamame ($4) and garlic fries ($4) will definitely help keep your spending in check.

Our favorite pupu had to be the Epic-Style Fish n' Chips ($7), which came with enough food to split between two people. The overly sweet Asian-Style Duck Quesadilla ($8) was a bit disappointing, however. And while the spicy ahi ($6) and California ($5) rolls on the happy-hour menu are serviceable, consider spending a few more bucks on an Epic Roll ($9) or Tempura Ahi Roll ($10). You'll be glad you did.

That's probably the biggest tip for happy hour at Restaurant Epic—don't get bogged down by the specials at the top of the menu. If money isn't an issue, take your time and peruse all the dishes they offer. You'll be surprised how just a few more bucks can buy some really tasty food here.

Happy hour:
» 4:30 to 9 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays; also 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays
» $4 martinis, well drinks, imported beers
» $4 Epic Mojitos
» $4 house wines

Pupu picks:
» Epic-Style Fish n' Chips ($7)
» Spicy Ahi Sushi Roll ($6)
» Seafood Gyoza ($4)
» Epic Roll ($9)

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