Everyone has a favorite spot for fried rice, whether it comes with kamaboko or kim chee, char siu or shredded cabbage. Omelet on top? Made with shoyu? Oily kind or dry?

We're doing a fried-rice taste-off in November and we need your help. Tell us where you go for the best fried rice — and why you like that version so much.

E-mail Catherine E. Toth at ctoth@honoluluadvertiser.com; mail her at The Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; or fax 525-8055.

Deadline: Oct. 20

Include your name and daytime phone number (for our use only; these will not be printed).