Yamas Mediterranean Cuisine, Kailua

Yamas Mediterranean Cuisine offers the authentic tastes of Mediterranean food without making diners leave the beautiful beaches of Hawaii. So much, in fact, that its tables are surrounded by local art featuring sand, palm trees, and waves. Read on for a sampling of Yamas Mediterranean Cuisine's menu:

• Starters: zucchini fries; hummus with warm pita; spanakopita; tabouli and feta; grape leaves stuffed with rice and greek herbs
• Pita Sandwiches: lamb and beef gyro meat with tzatziki sauce; falafels with hummus and tahini sauce; chicken marinated with lemon, olive oil, and herbs
• Entrees: seared ahi tuna with honey, garlic, and ginger glaze; moussaka with layers of ground beef and eggplant topped with béchamel sauce and parmesan