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The world food tour duo reconvened at Koko Head Café in Kaimuki. I learned that this popular breakfast / brunch venue is now open for dinner, so I checked the menu, then made a reservation. We hadn't been in this restaurant since it was it was the 12th Avenue Grill ... The décor looked like it hadn't changed, we were seated at a table across from the bar, which was nice as it was quieter than the tables near the windows. We perused the menu and I ordered a 2023 Non Confunditur, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Sangiovese from Toscana ($70). It was rich, full of dark fruit, and chocolate ... A surprisingly good wine available in stores for about $25. We opted for the Ulu Fried Feta ($24) and Mothers Mushrooms ($24) as appetizers and Mapo Tagliatelle ($36), Lamb Rendang ($44), and Garlic Rice Skillet ($10) for our entrée. Each appetizer was petite, colorful and flavorful, especially the ulu. It was topped with herb salad, slices of cucumber, candied pistachios and surrounded by a balsamic glaze and pieces of Ka'u orange. Slices of mushrooms were atop smoked goat cheese, topped by a frisee herb salad, kataifi and a soy vinaigrette. We wondered what the Mapo Tagliatelle would look like ... Imagine Mapo tofu with minced pork over Onda tagliatelle pasta, topped with fried shallots and cilantro. It was spicy with a good amount of heat; surprisingly good over pasta. I scooped spoonfuls of Mapo tofu atop the garlic rice. The rice was wonderful, crisped on the bottom and topped with a generous heaping of green onion and what looked like toasted millet. The lamb was so tender and so rich in flavor. It was served with pieces of fried ulu flatbread and came with three dishes of pickles, string bean, daikon, and pineapple (we think). I would have preferred naan bread with the lamb. The ulu flatbread was delicious, but it made a precarious platform for the lamb as it was very crispy. We had lots of leftovers but one must order dessert. We opted for the Bottom of the Bowl ($8). It was a scoop of vanilla ice cream topped with fried cornflakes and salted caramel. I cannot eat ice cream, but I took a spoonful ... Yum! I had an Americano ($4.50) as they didn't have coffee. It was too light for my taste; give me real coffee every time. We enjoyed our time at Koko Head Café ... It was nice to see that it was pretty full when we left. The dinner menu is not large, but we were able to find dishes that appealed to us. There was a 5% Kitchen Service Charge added to the bill. I didn't notice it; I might have reduced the tip amount I left. ... Rating: 4.
I'm a fan of Top Chef, and I was excited to try Lee Ann Wong's Koko Head Cafe for brunch. Our group went after hiking Diamond Head, so we came hungry. We didn't have a reservation, but they luckily had space and were able to seat us. The interior is bright and airy, with local decor. The service was amazing, the service in Hawai'i had been consistently friendly, but it was particularly good at the cafe. We tried a variety of brunch cocktails, all were well made. My friend also started with their rotating biscuit, she got the last vanilla biscuit of the day. It was amazing on its own, but it also came with an amazing butter and mixed fruit jam. I already knew I wanted their take on the loco moco, and decided to split this and the volcano eggs with a friend. Each came in a hot skillet, the volcano eggs reminded me of a Shakshuka. We did a mix of the veggies and sausage. The ingredients were perfectly paired in the right proportions. While it was a great dish, it was the loco moco that will continued to be talked about. The crispy rice, the flavor of the gravy, the right about of spice. It was perfect. Do not miss bunch here if you are on the island, and consider making reservations.
Excellent brunch spot with a bit of wait. Highly recommend reservations and be prepared for some parking adventures. Our first time at Koko Head Cafe and was completely satisfied. The quoted wait time for a table during our visit was 45 minutes, however we're fortunate enough to secure a last minute availability at the bar. The space reminds me of a diner with bench seating areas. Their menu looked promising and we immediately decided on our entrees. My husband ordered the steak and eggs and I opted for the Koko Moco. The Koko Moco was served in a hot skillet. The crispy rice with the gravy was wonderful! The beef patty was perfectly cooked and topped with a sunny side egg. I tried my husband's steak and eggs which was also delicious. The Australian Wagyu steak was cooked medium rare, topped with hollandaise sauce, and served with a side of hash brown and rice. Drinks were also noteworthy. The queens mimosa was delightful. A perfect blend of sparkling wine, elderflower, and guava juice. Pricing was on the higher end however worth it. Service was excellent and I wouldn't hesitate to return to try other items from their menu.
Came on a Saturday and pretty crowded as expected. Was able to get seated outside which we didn't mind until we realized it was going to rain and we would hear the chickens through out our entire meal. The outdoor area seemed very nicely set up with the turf and string lights but unfortunately it's right next to where all the cars enter and there's multiple chickens that walk around while one of roosters continued to keep screaming so loud. We got an order of POG which was pretty pricey and just tasted like the grocery store meadow gold POG juice. The cornflake French toast had a crispy outer part but became soggy really quickly from the sweet sauce on the bottom and we honestly couldn't even finish it. The koko moco was decent, the tempura kimchee was unique and tasty. The crispy rice from the skillet was a nice add to the tender loco moco. The patty was pretty small so the amount of meat isn't a lot and the gravy is pretty standard. Will definitely wait to sit inside next time.
We were nearby & on a whim, decided to pop in. My expectations were high due to being an avid brunch maker & the rave reviews. There was no wait for an outdoor table without reservations. Service: 3.5* Friendly, prompt & helpful with the menu. Food: $21 Ricotta Pancakes: 2.5* When they arrived, I was shocked to see them stacked because when I make lemon ricotta pancakes, they are light & airy & would not deflate them by stacking. These were heavy & dense. Not much flavor in the pancakes so a topping is a must. Nothing special. $26 Cornflake French Toast: 3* The French toast appeared to be deep fried. I tried a bite, it tasted good & had a crunchy exterior. Unfortunately the person who ordered the Cornflake French Toast does not care for black pepper, the server said the billionaire's bacon could be replaced with strawberries. Considering the regular (not billionaire's) bacon side is $6, expected a bunch of strawberries...Well, there was only 1 sliced strawberry. The server offered to replace the creamy black pepper maple with haupia syrup. When the bill arrived, there was a charge for the replacement. Overall was not impressed.
Really love this cafe for its amazing vibes and yummy food! I got their ricotta pancake with Hawaiian compote and it was delicious. It was soft and somewhat fluffy, and the Hawaiian compote is very tropical. I would have probably wanted some type of syrup or cream to make it more flavorful. The staff were very friendly and attentive. Although walk in is available, I would recommend making a reservation since it gets so busy. They even have an outdoor space as well. I'll definitely try to come back!
We've always loved Koko Head Cafe for brunch, but their new dinner service completely won us over. After celebrating my dad's birthday here recently, we knew it would be the perfect Valentine's spot -- and it absolutely was. Executive Chef Lee Anne Wong truly runs something special at Koko Head Cafe. You can taste the intention in every dish -- layered, bold, and thoughtfully executed. If the dumplings are available, they're a must. Non-negotiable. Brunch here is homey and bustling, but dinner shifts into this warm, cozy vibe that feels intimate yet still spacious. (And yes -- the AC is freezing cold, so bring a layer .) Cocktails are just as impressive as the food -- beautiful presentation, bold flavor, perfectly balanced. Service is genuinely local and hospitable, the kind that makes you feel taken care of without being overbearing. Make a reservation -- dinner fills up quickly and you don't want to miss out. A true must-go in Honolulu.
The presentation is beautiful and the service is genuinely friendly. Overall, the experience is enjoyable, but for the price, the flavors fall short. They serve one of the better loco mocos I've had, and I appreciated their take on Korean bibimbap, but nothing extraordinary. We ordered the steak and eggs, which tasted great thanks to the sauce and crispy hash brown, but the portion was so small for a $40 dish. The Volcano Eggs themselves didn't really do it for me. All I tasted was basic tomato sauce, and the okra made the texture a little too slimy. I was SOOO disappointed by the French toast. I was really looking forward to it, but it just tasted like old oil. To make things worse, all of the bacon came out cold, like it had just been pulled from the fridge. If it wasn't for the boozy morning milkshake, I would have been more disappointed.
Been a while since we our last visit - first time back since they moved locations. Our server, JT, was great in that he offered recommendations and checked on us often. During our recent visit, it took about 40 minutes for our orders to arrive. JT was apologetic about the wait. The vanilla biscuit arrived warm and still as good as I remembered it. Hubs went with one of the special omelets (forgot the name) which came with a good sized salad - tasty. I went with the Natty Skillet. Although each component (the fried poke, eggs, crispy rice, ong choy) was ok, for me, there was something missing about this dish as a whole that left me unsatisfied. Usually, I'm a big fan of all their offerings so this was a first for me.
Post surf brunch was yummy. We got the bibimbap and koko moco. Our server did a great job of offering the chef's recommendation cooking like "sunny side up egg" and "medium rare beef". The skillet kept our meal hot the entire time we were seated. And I'm a huge fan of the crispy rice! This was my first time at the new location (I know I know it's been like 5 years now) and it's SO CUTE! Lots of pretty art to view along the walls and little plants and terrariums throughout. We were sat at a booth section which is my preference in any dining venue, and I didn't even ask! Huge points for that.
6 months ago
1 year ago
We spotted this place near diamond head crater. Very cool little spot, great ambiance. Service was super fast and everyone was friendly. We had the volcano egg and the chicky and egg And both plates were very delicious. Sufficient portions, not too big or too small. read more
Came back to Koko Head Cafe after discovering it's owned by Top Chef's Leeanne Wong! This time we tried the famous dumplings, volcano eggs and miso smoked pork omelette. We rolled in around 9am on a Monday and had virtually no wait, although there is an online waitlist you can use. The dumplings were surprisingly fried and came with a pineapple chutney and a soft juicy beef filling. It was interesting, although I'm not sure if I would get again as I'm not really a fried dumpling person. I have to give kudos for the juicy tender filling though- not dry at all! I love love loved the volcano eggs- the bursts of freshness from the okra and green beans were a nice contrast to the savoriness from the cheese and tomato. I only wish they gave more bread since 3 slices definitely isn't enough to finish the whole skillet! Be sure to mix everything up right away first and enjoy over the toast. We also got the miso smoked pork omelette with caramelized onions which was also delicious. read more
7 months ago
We were very pleasantly surprised to find the Koko Head Cafe. We had brunch on a Monday and were seated without wait (many restaurants are closed on Monday). The menu is asian-fusion and quite creative. I was impressed with how well the flavors worked together without being so over-the-top as to be too exotic or weird. Our server was attentive and understood our questions and some specific dietary needs of one of our party (GF). Food came out hot. Fried items were crispy and not too heavy. My salad was flavorful and filling. The dining space was bright and inviting. read more
1 year ago
Our cousin Dee-Dee Bird suggested this spot and it exceeded our expectations!!! The cornflake French toast was a first and outstanding!! My girl is kinda a French toast connoisseur and she was over the moon with it. In her words..."best French toast ever" are spoken, it's the truth. The bacon was delicious and the ice cream on top WOW! The ricotta pancakes were lighter than air and the syrup was so good! We hope to go back a few more times before we fly out! Our server, Danielle a so kind and informative. Definitely deserves a raise!! She's Super nice! Can't wait to come back before we leave! read more
7 months ago
This is a favorite spot for my daughter and I. We frequently visit during one of our monthly brunches and today was no exception. They have a nice selection of original cocktails, both with and without alcohol, a biscuit of the day that may be either sweet or savory, and a dumpling of the day that features unusual combinations. Without fail, we order the vanilla biscuit, which has become a staple on their menu, the garlic rice, the hashbrowns, and that's before we even get to our own entrées! Everyone is always so nice here and they go out of their way to make sure that you have a great dining experience. For example, today they were out of the vanilla biscuit; we were told that another batch is in the oven, but they didn't wanna promise it to us unless they were sure that it came out perfectly. Well, it did! Our server brought one to us immediately! read more
2 years ago
Work lunch Wednesday was held at Koko head cafe. I ordered their weekly special - shoyu chicken congee. Now I am a fan of garlic chili oil but it felt a little excessive in this dish to the point where it was an oily bowl of porridge. The pickled Fresno peppers were a nice touch but there needed to be more acid to cut through the thick and oily dish. Things I think could have improved this dish. 1) more pickled pieces, either pickled red onions, tsukemono, or pickled mustard green. 2) fresh greens - cilantro, steamed bok choy (or any choy at this point). 3) actual shoyu chicken, not fried to help taper down the heaviness of the dish. 4) less chili oil. I know koko head cafe has a lot of untraditional dish pairings and think this one could be a lot better. Parking - adjacent municipal lot for a fee, street metered parking, or the lot across the street that is also metered. Service - the waitress was attentive and answered all questions. The food took a bit but was piping hot. They place is decent sized so there were also a lot of other tables seated. They have outside seating which is actually in a few parking stalls (from COVID). read more
We've come to Koko Head a few times now, and it always impresses us. The flavors are so bold and unique. We were even lucky enough to meet Chef Lee Anne one time, and she was so nice. The restaurant can get busy, especially on weekends, so it's nice they have a waitlist and both indoor and outdoor seating. Staff are always friendly and attentive. Our favorites are the Breakfast Bibimbap, Breakfast Congee and Don Buri Chen. The portions don't look like the usual Hawaiian plates at first, but they are so filling and flavorful. Always a favorite of ours! read more
8 months ago
Today I got to try their French Omelette with Coffee and it tasted great. The service was very friendly and helpful. read more
Literally always one of my to go spots in Oahu! I love Koko Head Cafe for a group brunch, I always want to order half the menu so it's nice having a group so we can share. The breakfast bruschetta is always a must, same with the volcano eggs for me and the French toast is a perfect dessert. I also love the daily dumplings, they're always different and so delicious... I've eaten here more times than I can count but we always leave happy and full! Seriously, try the breakfast bruschetta, I don't normally like sweet + savory but the crunch in the toast with the spread and fruit is an epic combo that I somehow always crave! read more
2 months ago
I was aware of this place because of watching LeeAnne Wong on Top Chef. It was so good! What a wonderful brunch experience. Flavorful and quality food. The cornflake French toast was crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The creamy maple syrup gravy was a different take. Then the Frosted Flakes ice cream was the icing on the cake. Not too sweet and the cereal ice cream is what we need. Also bacon was such a great touch. The Koko Moco was great. Wasn't my favorite but a lot of food. The crispy rice on the bottom was solid. The tempura kimchi and the runny egg were perfect. I was a bit far from this location from my hotel, but worth the trip. read more
2 years ago
This was the best brunch or breakfast spot we had during our trip to Oahu. It's a little bit off the beaten path from Waikiki or Diamondhead but worth it. There is an inside or covered outside options for dining. We of course chose outside. Everything was great but the French toast was unbelievable. read more
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Good food and service! Food was piping hot and so tasty! I liked the ambiance and there's also outdoor seating which is nice. We really liked the crispy rice in the koko moco and the oahyou eggs was creamy and lots of umami. Would highly recommend for brunch! I'll have to check out their other dishes another time. read more
9 months ago
This breakfast/ brunch place is so yummy!! It gives me asian fusion with american breakfast? haha Took my dad here and he LOVED the loco moco. He really loved how the rice was crunchy at the bottom of the skillet! We also shared the french toast and *chef's kiss* so good! the outside was crispy and the inside was soft and fluffy! read more
1 year ago
First Aloha Kakahiaka this Tuesday morning in Hawai'i nei. Tried Koko Head Cafe for the 1st time. Quick suggestion- Tuesday mornings are the slowest. Seating was immediate. So many wonderful choices. My friend orders the Poke Omelette w/Ocean Rice. Eggs were nice and fluffy, seasoning just right. Rice served in a cast iron skillet - ono!! I had the Don Buri Chen! Gotta try people!!! Definitely coming back to sample more of the brunch offerings. BTW, Jayleen C was a great person serving and suggesting her favorites. Great atmosphere & outdoor seating also! read more
One of the more popular brunch restaurants in town. Be prepared to wait, but they do have a waitlist online. The food is good, however, nothing is outstanding or noteworthy. The service is also forgettable. The price is on the expensive side. read more
Street parking by meter or garage parking next to the building. We were seated quick. Service was good. Food was delicious. The environment was clean. A plus for having a family restroom for the baby. Ordered the dumplings, garlic rice and koko moco. Delicious. read more
1 year ago
We had the mega hash (a must), the bipbimbop, the congee, fish & eggs, and the haupia chai cinnamon roll. Everything was great! Our waitress was super nice and always happy when she came up to us. I docked a start for the long wait for the food to come out. Even the cinnamon roll took awhile when it was already made. read more
4 months ago
Mediorce food, terrible pricing, and fair service is what we received. I would never want to spend $89 for this kind of food again! At least the place was clean inside... Here is what was ordered: Volcano Eggs: These eggs were decent in terms of taste, but the eggs overcooked a bit, and the bread was burnt. The Loco Moko: Was undercooked and the flavors weren't all there... i've had way better elsewhere. The Crusted French Toast: This was the best thing they had to offer. This was a sweet treat and was enjoyable especially with the crunch. 4/10.- If you'd like overpriced food that its taste doesn't match the price tag, come here. Please do more research before trying these places, I wish I did. read more
6 months ago
Hands down a must try! Our party of four stopped by for lunch and this way the meal we couldn't stop talking about our whole trip. We had excellent service all the staff were pleasant helpful and our glasses were never empty. They even came around to check in on us and offer hot sauce! Do yourself a favor and order anything in a skillet with rice, either the bibimbap or the koko moco. If you're a fan of crispy rice you won't find a better place. The rice comes off so cleanly from the skillet and crisp to perfection. Honestly the bibimbap could have used more sauce or if they left a bottle of sauce to allow customer to adjust to taste would have elevated the experience even more. We also ordered the French toast which was as amazing as the skillet dishes but not bad for a sweet breakfast item. We wished there was a tad more flavor in the bread or coating to put it really over the delicious edge. read more
2 months ago
2 years ago
If you're dining in on the weekends, be sure to add yourself to the Yelp Waitlist before you head out. Actually, go ahead and add yourself before getting ready because the wait list is bound to be at least an hour long, if not more. They currently have outdoor seating along with the indoor. But quick tip: they don't serve alcohol in the outdoor seating area so if you're planning to drink, be sure to select indoor seating when jumping on the waitlist! I've been to Koko Head Cafe once before when they first opened in their original location. They are now right around the corner at a bigger location. And I've been wanting to try it out again since it's been a while. We tried: - Coffee Plus - the whiskey and Kahlua were overpowering the coffee and was stronger than preferred for brunch - Strawberry Guava Soda - tasted like a shrub so slightly vinegary. Not bad but not as expected - Cornflake French Toast - okay but overly sweet and majorly overpriced - Koko Moco - the gravy was good and the egg was nice. However I ordered it was a medium patty, and was given one that was very well done. Although I love crispy skillet rice, I don't think it goes very well with loco moco. - Chicky & Eggs - I wasn't a fan of the maple Tabasco (overly sweet) so I'm glad that was on the side. The French style scrambled eggs were nice, light and fluffy. The service was just okay. Everyone was nice but they weren't the most attentive and a bit disorganized. We had multiple servers come over trying to give us food we hadn't ordered haha. The service was quick though which is always appreciated. Overall I'm glad I tried it again, as I don't remember much from my initial visit years ago (guess that should have been a sign). Not bad but there are a number of brunch spots I prefer over Koko Head Cafe. read more
Good food, be sure you check out the dumpling specials. It does change, and it is typcailyl original in nature. Today was swedish style The savory dishes are well balanced, although a little salty. Cornflake french toast was quite tasty and sweet. It is on the larger side. However, if you have a sweet tooth, it'll definitely satisfy it Service was good, friendly - even if it was a little busy. The restaurant was nicely lit and parking was easy in the paid parking lot. read more
2 years ago
Koko Head Cafe gives greasy old school dinner vibes but with amazing food and cocktails. The perfect place for a weekend brunch! Service is attentive and friendly. Food is delicious, hard to narrow down just one or two favorites though the baked goods and skillet section are usually my go-to. Recommend sharing a sweet and a savory entree to get the best of both worlds, or get the cornflake French toast as a dessert, so rich in flavor and so delicious! The selection of hot sauces is a yum addition to the savory dishes! Recommend joining the waitlist on Yelp as this place can be poppin', especially on the weekends. read more
6 months ago
5 months ago
We tried the cornflake fresh toast and the breakfast bibimbap, and both were very tasty. It was a good balance having both a sweet and savory option. I would recommend trying both! read more
Unfortunately my party of five was very underwhelmed by our early morning breakfast here. I know it's wildly popular and often has a long line out the door, and none of us had gone before, so we didn't expect this. I'll start by saying there was no wait at 7:30am, our server was great, and it's cozy and tidy inside! But the food was a letdown. I often find the risk with Asian fusion brunch is that the portions are small, the price is high, and I often find it a downgrade from the original inspiration, and unfortunately that was the case today. The weekly special adobo tempura fried chicken comes out in a pretty tiny skillet, and all the skillets ate generally $25-$32 a pop depending on market prices. The flavors were not as strong as classic adobo and I only spotted two small pieces of chicken. The garlic rice was deliciously crispy from the cast iron though! The Illy cappuccino I got was $5 and was absolutely a hotel lobby single-press button machine coffee, which was crazy for the price. The rest of my party did not enjoy their food for the prices either- breakfast congee looked gorgeous but ended up also somehow being quite bland despite all the bacon bits and umami looking toppings. The fresh fruit juices were tasty for $8 but you don't get a big glass either. Dunno! Felt like misses all around, and I don't think I'd try again for how much we ended up paying, but I can appreciate that they're trying to highlight local brands like Hispice and source locally. Doesn't alleviate unsatisfying expensive food though. read more
11 months ago
We've eaten at Koko Head Café many times and supported them countless times over the years. Unfortunately, after tonight, we won't be returning. After enjoying dinner at Oahu Grill, we were walking around the shopping center and decided to stop by Koko Head Café for dessert. As we entered, we were greeted by the host, Kailey -- a sweet young woman who was likely just following management's policy. I asked if I could use the restroom to wash up before we ordered, but was told we couldn't use it unless we had already ordered food. That response left a really poor impression. We decided to walk across the street and get dessert elsewhere instead. It's incredibly disappointing to be treated like that, especially as long-time patrons. Whether it was a strict policy or how we looked -- in tank tops and surf shorts -- the lack of customer service was clear. Sadly, we won't be returning. read more
First time at the new location, so I thought we were lost for a hot second! Glad we found it. Came on a weekday, after a sunrise hike at Diamond State park, and Kokohead wasn't that busy yet. Host gave us a tip to park next to the restaurant as the rates are better than the metered parking. We always get the dumplings of the day, and it was sooo good. Got a zero proof and two cocktails: Mai tai and strawberry kula - so refreshing. Had the ricotta pancakes, loco moco, and scrambled eggs. Everything was yummy. I definitely will be back here again on our next trip back to Oahu. I can tell this place continues to get busy, since there are plenty of seats for the waiting area. I think if they still had their old location, we would have waited a bit since the previous place was a lot smaller. read more
Brunch after our hike at Diamond Head. We put our names on the Yelp waitlist and we still had to wait about 10 mins after we arrived. They are quite busy everyday! Their menu is pretty extensive and the waiter explained many items for us. He also told us the story of the head chef who was a contestant on Top Chef. The 2 of us shared: Cornflake French toast - I wish this had a half order option. But it was a bit too sweet and thick. It had bacon and ice cream on top, so it was a meal itself. I ordered a side of portuguese sausage as I missed the part of the included bacon. But I much prefer the Portuguese sausage over the over cooked bacon. Ohayou Eggs - this was quite delicious! Especially when you also order the hash brown and eat it together. The eggs were savory with parmesan, mushroom, ham, cream sauce and various cheese. I would come back and order these 2 items again. There were many menu items that looked interesting as well, I would suggest coming back with friends to share even more entree choices! read more
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1120 12th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
Kaimuki
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Is there a Corkage fee?
Do they take reservations?
They do not. They have a waiting list you can get on online up to 6 persons. More than 6 you have to call and they ask when you plan to arrive and will get you on the waiting list closer to the time you plan to be there. I called that morning for… Read more
Menu clearly states "no substitutions" which makes it very limiting for those of us who are vegan. Any plans to offer vegan versions (not fake meat--just using things like tofu or beans instead?
We have our Westie with us. We were wondering if the 'Dogs Allowed' was only for service dogs or all dogs?
I am certain they allow dogs on the outdoor patio!
Do you need to bring a huge bag of $$$? Asking for a friend.
Check the menu on line. Prices seemed average.
See that they have an 18% service charge for parties of five or more...is there an additional 5% service charge for the back of the house on top of that!?
Yes, that is correct.
Does anyone know when the restaurant will open? The website is listing both Wednesday the 16th and Friday the 18th as the opening date?
They reopened on the 18th of March at their new location, just 1 block away (former restaurant was 12th Ave Grill)
Closed bc they're moving?
I just saw the sign at their restaurant. They're moving to 1120 12th Ave. tried to scope it out, but only 12th Ave grill seems to be there still.
Do they deliver?
I believe they are on Grubhub and door dash for delivery options
How is parking in this area?
There is a large paid parking lot in the center of Kaimuki about a block away and metered spaces within a block as well. Pretty decent parking depending on what time of day you go.
Do they take Reservations for Mother's Day Breakfast?
As far as I know they do not take reservations, easiest way is to send someone ahead to put name on list. They do sit quickly though even when busy. Normally no more than 20-30 min wait at it's busiest
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