The good things first: good service and reasonable $6 valet parking. The Cesar salad, Mochi-crusted fish, Unami Butterfish starter, and Brûlée dessert were very good. Now the bad: My Paella dish for $60 was a huge disappointment in that the flavor was definitely unlike authentic Paella. Yes, MW is an Asian-Fusion type of restaurant, but Chinese sausage and salty, soy-like flavored rice overpowered the seafood. The only ingredient that tasted like it should was the properly cooked ONE, dollar-sized scallop. The few clams, 2 shrimps, and 1/2 baby lobster tail were overcooked and did not retain their individual flavors. The noise level was way too loud, so I would not recommend this place as a good dating place, unless you only want to look at each other and read lips, but the prices will certainly impress your date. The $220 bill (18% tip included and no drinks) was a tad high for a restaurant with minimal ambience. Would I patronize this place again? I probably will pass. read more

Amazing food and customer service was top notch. Mai tai was so so but the food was sooo good we wanted to clean the plate with our fingers read more

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Love this place! Went back twice in 3 days and will be back again!! You can't go wrong with anything.

I've been to MW twice for dinner prior to COVID. From my experience the food was delicious, but the service was just mediocre. They waiter seemed to be rushing us to order and eat. Since COVID I've had a few of their desserts. It's delicious!!!! If you have a chance to order something off their dessert menu just do it! It is worth it! I've had: butterscotch kinako banana cream pie: it was super yummy, but I wish that it had more kinako flavor! It tasted more like just a banana cream pie. chocolate haupia pie: you can't go wrong with a classic flavor like this! I just wish the slice was bigger!!! mango pineapple tart: flaky tart shell with a type of cream filling and fresh mangoes and pineapples on top! Winner! mango cheesecake: creamy cheesecake with fresh mango topping and mango sauce! Mango overload! So good!! I wish I tried more items on their dessert menu since it's so yummy, but it is so pricey for the amount that you get. I'll definitely be back though! Follow them on Instagram or check out their website for their menu that is ever changing! read more

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If you see a review less than 5 , you might ignore it. The service was great, busy so expect a few moments to enjoy conversation, but nothing to detract from experience. The food is incredible - and I especially loved the balance of lower salt content in everything we were served, letting the flavors of the ingredients pop instead of being overpowered by excessive salt (which we've experienced in other restaurants). Entrance was obscured a bit and kind of a maze to navigate but worth the effort ;) Not sure where to begin with the menu...you really can't go wrong. The Unagi Butterfish Arancini is so delicious! Both the Farmer's and Beet salads were great compliments to our main dish, Mochi Crusted Kampachi - just absolutely amazing flavor combination (and fish is locally sourced from the Big Island). read more

The food was amazing! From the Wagyu sliders to the mochi coated butterfish, everything was extremely flavorful and completely on point. Finally, the dessert may have been one of the best I have ever eaten in my life. It was a mango coconut tapioca pudding. The mango tasted amazingly fresh and the coconut tapioca pudding provided a wonderful contrast of taste and texture. One of the best restaurants I've ever been to. read more

MW Restaurant - Dessert - New American Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I never write updated reviews, but our latest experience here was almost like night & day that I feel like I need to share about it. I came here with my boyfriend and his family to celebrate his birthday. We had reservations so no problem with that. We started off with their fried chicken & quesadilla appetizer. I really liked the fried chicken as it came with lettuce wraps and other veggies. Chicken was juicy, crispy, with good flavor. The quesadilla had pork & duck in it and while it tasted good, not worth the $14 price point. It looked sad and almost like it came from Taco Bell. I got the Mochi Crusted Kampachi and it never disappoints. Though, I feel like my piece of fish was on the smaller side. However, the big problem was my boyfriend's Truffle Braised Short Rib dish. He loved it the last time, but this time, half of it was fat. I was tempted to send it back but decided not to. Also, the side veggies it came with were undercooked. The last problem we had was with the Tropical Creamsicle Brulee, which, again, we absolutely loved the last time. My boyfriend was looking forward to it after a disappointing main course. However, the lilikoi sorbet they used was extremely tart. It really gave the dessert a sour note, quite literally. Also, the complimentary dessert cake given (while we appreciated the gesture) was dry. Service was also lacking a bit. My boyfriend ordered a side of rice with his short rib, but they forgot to give it to us. However, we couldn't seem to find our waitress for a little while. He couldn't wait any longer, so he started eating. Finally, we were able to flag her down after maybe 10 min of waiting. Overall, I'm disappointed with our latest dining experience. The dishes we loved the last time hit way below the mark for us this time around. If we do go back, I hope it's reminiscent of our first experience. read more

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Decided to come here for a nice meal to celebrate our engagement when we were in town a few months ago. The restaurant is connected to a luxury car dealership, which was a little confusing for when we had to leave. They have an extensive list of wines and whiskeys to choose from, and what I imagine to be a constantly changing food menu. I decided to get their tofu salad to start, and I got their mochi tofu as my main. We also got an egg custard amuse bouche from the chef, which the fiancé said was quite good. The fiancé got their ribeye steak as his main. My cocktail was refreshing, and at the end of our meal, we got their house made candy bar for dessert. Our whole meal was fantastic and our server was extremely attentive and quite funny also. A pretty safe bet for a nice fine dining experience while in Honolulu. read more

Crab cake - two stars. Other than that, we felt like we were not welcomed there and somehow felt they discriminated against us dining at their establishment. The experience was gravely dissatisfied and we were extremely disappointed. read more

MW Restaurant - MW afternoon tea on 6/26/2022...meh experience - New American Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Cathy and Mike went above and beyond to ensure that our service was 10/10. Every bite was so delicious! Glad we opted for more appetizers than entrees because those really were amazing. Also loved their house special mochi crusted fish! read more

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Great exotic taste yummy food and every time I go to Honolulu I make sure I go there to make my trip worth it to the max

I've been wanting to come here since 2018, when they were in their previous location. Over the years I've never had the opportunity to go here, until now! My husband ordered their famous mochi-crusted Kona Kampachi, and it lived up to the hype! My honey glazed misoyaki butterfish was also a winner. Cocktails to start dinner were also very well-crafted, but for me, the highlight of this meal was the dessert. Michelle's brûlée creation is my type of dessert. I love crème brûlée already, and combining it with halo halo elements and fruit just spoke to my soul! I would come back again just to order dessert Five stars all around, and highly recommended! read more

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We had a great experience at MW. The food was excellent and the service was impeccable. It was a little tough finding our way to the valet on the second floor amid all of the luxury car dealerships. But it was all worth it. We started with a complimentary amuse bouche, followed by ahi nachos, foie gras and short rib won tons, as well as unagi butterfish arancini and straight foie gras on crostinis. We also had a crusted softboiled egg with caviar and wagyu sliders. All the starters were exceptionally delightful, especially when paired with crisp white wine, or our red... For entrees many in the party chose the mochi crusted Kona kanpachi. Just the right amount of crunch followed by juicy and flavorful fish. My daughter enjoyed the Jidori fried chicken starter as her entree. It's supposed to be inspired by Peking duck, where it has a layer of fried skin, followed by scrumptious chicken breast, followed by another layer of crispy chicken skin and another layer of chicken. I enjoyed the seared Hudson valley foie gras and truffle braised short rib. The reduction sauce was delicious and the meat was melt in your mouth tender. Others of our party had the seafood bouillabaisse, and steamed Mon Chong. Both also delectable. For dessert we ordered the mango shaved ice. Of note is that the chef actually strains the mango Juice into the ice and has chopped fresh mango added all on top of tapioca and Panna cotta. It's a lot of work and artistry that goes into this humble dessert that is one of their best. The mud pie was also decadent, and the table had a bunch of the MW candy bars, which are peanut butter, sea salt, and macadamia nut caramel confections with chocolate Grenache and black sesame ice cream. Almost lost my finger eating those.... It went well with the bitterness of my decaf pressed coffee. Our experience in the new location was a level above our last experience at the old location. It's a testament to why MW is always one of the top restaurants in Honolulu. The palates and dishes were more sophisticated, but still something you could take your family out to enjoy together.... After all, that's what it's all about.. family, good friends, and great food... read more

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So where do I begin? We dined yesterday before the Janet concert and the place was packed! The server was extremely busy but made sure to table touch and say that he'd be right with us. Upon ordering the Brandt Ribeye , we were greeted with 2 Hokkaido scallops with truffle (Delicious) . We ordered : Starters Truffled Pork Dumplings Butterfish & Unagi Arancini Cesar Salad Main Brandt Ribeye Parmesan Gnocchi Potato Gratin Each and every item was amazing , the star was the Brandt Ribeye and the Parmesan Gnocchi -if you prefer savory this is where it's at ! We are always chasing the perfect bite, the bite where you hope that the recipe and consistency doesn't change because it really was THAT good. This was the perfect bite. Tip- If you like steak that is Medium, Please order the steak medium rare -the plate is hot and will continue cooking your steak after it arrives to the table. Service was great Thank you for such a great meal! read more

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I've eaten at the old and new location a number of times now and while service can be slow, I do enjoy the food! The mochi crusted kampachi is a favorite and I just tried the truffle braised shortrib. I love truffle, but didn't get much of it flavor wise. Their desserts are the winners though, the brûlée and candy bar were scrumptious! Writing about it now, makes me want to go there soon for some dessert and wine!! Ps: the host, Sharon is the sweetest person I've met in a very long time! read more

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Located in the center of Honolulu and excellent service. The ultimate fusion menu! I was very full after just the appetizers . For appetizers we ordered the wasabi kampachi tartare lumpia, fried chicken, and the ahi nachos. For the main dishes we did the mochi crusted kona kampachi and the seafood bouillabaisse (which was a type of seafood stew) Everything was plated so nicely and with lots of twists to each dish. I loved that the kampachi comes with somen noodles rather than your typical rice. And I thought the lumpia was so fun, I've never had rice in my lumpia so it was a different texture but so good. I would recommend any of the dishes I tried and if your looking to try some new dishes this is perfect. read more

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The food was great. The restaurant is a fine dining type. We got seated right by the window. The restaurant is very elegant. Price is reasonable. read more

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Ordered: Unagi Butterfish Arancini + Truffle braised short rib + Teishoku platter (mochi crusted Hawaiian kanpachi, Kalbi, lobster scallop) + Brûlée + Passionfruit pavlova Let's start with the positives- 1) The service was good and employees are friendly 2) Dessert was good, but did not save the experience 3) Mochi crusted fish was yummy but not anything crazy Now to the negatives - 1) Everything was cold/room temp 2) The arancini tasted just of rice, no fish flavor 3) Short rib was dry in the middle despite the wet sauce on top. Vegetables were raw and did not contribute to the dish as a whole. I found the plate to taste one dimensional with only one note coming out through. 4) Lobster was a little tough and surprisingly did not taste of lobster. The flavor coming through was the truffle sauce on top. 5) Restaurant is located in a car dealership and the parking is confusing. 6) Kalbi reminisces of L&L but much smaller portion and less flavor. Overall will not be returning and not worth the price. I don't recommend dining here. Disappointed after wanting to try this place for years after seeing it on Worth It. read more

Really wanted it to be a good rating...but the food was nice. Good and nice but nothing where you take a first bite and pause. or smile. But what was a downer was the ambiance. It just has none. What I first noticed was the ugly chairs.... We went for a Holiday set menu lunch. And two of the people in our group highlighted the second hand, somewhat worn and dirty 70s looking chairs. The place seemed cramped and small and not inviting. The bar area was bright but as you make the left turn and go deep into the restaurant is was dingy and felt old. The food? The salad in the set menu was nice and clean with very fresh veggies. The kama was three small fish that looked like little birds instead of collars of fish. It tasted...nice. You got the vibe. Nice, ok food. But this place at lunch was pretty much a three star event. Wished for more. Maybe in 2022? Service was.....nice. read more

MW Restaurant - little bird kama. - New American Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Wanted to try somewhere new for my birthday, so I made reservations here. At first, we were torn on whether to do the "tasting menu" which is $110 per person or order ala carte. From seeing pictures of the "5 bites" portion of the tasting menu, I noticed it's just small bites of existing appetizers they have (for the most part). As a result, we ordered ala carte. For an appetizer, we got the butterfish and unagi arancini. This was a delicious start to dinner, and I loved the tsukudani nori on the bottom of the arancini (i should have put that stuff on some rice lol). The arancini itself was nice and crunchy had a good buttery and savory flavor from the butterfish and unagi. For a non-alcoholic drink (since I'm pregnant i couldn't try a cocktail), I got a blueberry drink (sorry, I forgot the name of it). It was essentially a blueberry lemonade - tasting drink with cinnamon added in. While I thought it was pretty, I think it would have tasted better without the cinnamon. In addition to the arancini, we enjoyed the complimentary starter which I would describe as a chilled chawanmushi (savory egg custard). I liked how it was light, and not too salty, so it was a refreshing bite before eating our entrees. For my entree, I got the mochi crusted kona kampachi since I saw that is what they are known for. It came with a few homemade banchan (some kind of purple pickled radish, kim chee, and broccoli). The banchan was nothing impressive and I felt it didn't really match the dish. The kampachi had a good crunchy exterior and the fish inside was buttery, but I unfortunately found it to be too oily. Luckily, the two bundles of somen noodles it was laid upon helped a bit with balancing the oiliness. My husband got the miso honey glazed butterfish. The portion of the butterfish was generous and when I had a few bites, the butterfish was nicely cooked and had a great flavor. I liked the kim chee potato salad it came with (it was a japanese-style potato salad like my parents make, with a hint of spice from the kim chee). Overall, I liked the butterfish better than my dish. We then ended our meal with dessert (duh lol). I ordered the "Brulee" and my husband ordered the Banana Cream Pie. To us, these two desserts stole the show, and we would come back to this restaurant solely to eat these two dishes. My brulee was a unique twist on a normal creme brulee. It had a lilikoi custard, with tropical fruit tapioca bites and haupia tapioca on the bottom. When eating the lilikoi custard by itself, it was a little tart, but when you get a perfect spoonful of a little bit of everything in one bite, it was HEAVEN. My husband's banana cream pie was also good, and he declared it was the best rendition of a banana cream pie he's ever had. It came with a rum ice cream which nicely complimented the sweet and creaminess of the bananas and the "crumb" topping. We also got a complimentary dessert for my birthday (which was some kind of black sesame chocolate bar). It was okay, but we only took a few bites of it. Overall, the entrees were just average, and we were glad we didn't shell out the money to do the tasting menu. We would, however, come back here specifically for the desserts LOL. read more

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Take-Out (Independence Day and Afternoon Tea, July 2020) MW's restaurant logo is literally two opposite forks (M + W). We had prior dine-in experience and liked it. This review is on the take-out experience. Great foods are meant to be shared, the restaurant is awesome for party times with friends and family. In the month of July during COVID-19, MW Restaurant caters for special occasion of BBQ Platter, Dessert Platter, Savory bites, and Sweet Treats. On July 4th weekend, two types of platters were offered. 1. Smoked rib and links for bbq platter, and 2. Seafood boil. The restaurant caters less sodium for the Chihuahua. I was tempted to get one for myself! The pastry team at MW is especially talented, up for challenge making delicate macarons to custom chiffon cake. MW adds their own twist such as local flavors such as Lilikoi, strawberry rose, yuzu and pineapple relish. The dessert bites are often less sweet found in Tropical climate. The appearance is always professionally done. Thank you, MW Restaurant, for ease our special occasion with gourmets. read more

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A drug rep recently stopped in to the office I work at and brought us lunch from MW. It was the second time that she had brought food from there and let me tell you the food was just as delicious as it was the first time! What I love about the food here is that the food is consistent. The flavors and taste are on point every single time. My favorite has got to be the mochi crusted fish. I love that it is still crunchy even after the drive from town to Waipahu. It also pairs well with the somen noodles and pickled vegetables. I did notice the pickled veggies were different from the last time but it did not take away from just how good this dish was. The miso braised beef is so nice and tender. I didn't realize it came with steamed veggies as first because they were under the beef. My coworkers and I shared a pork chop plate. I wish I got a picture of it. The pork chop was huge! It comes with gravy and veggies. Again great food. Pork chop was cooked perfect and the gravy took it to another level. But hands down THE BEST part of the lunch was the MW chocolate cake. I mean who doesn't love dessert right? It's cute with the gold flake on top. It's rich and decadent. It's chocolatey. And the wafer at the bottom adds a nice crunch. Must make the drive to town so that I can get more of that cake. read more

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Food tasted amazing and great service! Portion was good for two people with 1 appetizer, 2 main dishes + 1 side + 1 dessert. Went for my Birthday with my husband. (Birthday cake was courtesy of the restaurant ) Would definitely recommend for romantic dinner/date night idea. Bill came about mid 200 dollar. read more

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Can we say kampachi??? This is there number one dish and it did not disappoint. Reservation in advance is a must. We been trying to go here since last year. I definitely want to come back with the great ambulance and service read more

MW Restaurant - Sesame ice cream with peanut butter bar - New American Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Fancy-Smancy! And we love it! You know it's fancy when there's a tasting menu. We make an effort to visit when we're on the island - as much as a Leonard's, Side Street or Kokohead Cafe. The two things I really enjoy about MW are the fish and the pacing. Our server Kyle was great at explaining and serving our food at precisely the right time, hence the great pacing. I have to say though, I was not impressed by the salad or the dessert. I understand that MW is all about perfect portions and bites, but if you're going to serve a salad you should make sure it's properly seasoned. The dessert with chocolate and cherries sort of reminded me of the chocolate covered cherries in a Whitman sampler that everyone avoids eating. All in all it was a nice experience and we will continue to visit. BB read more

I've been here a couple times before! Mostly for restaurant week and for events the food never disappoints. I wanted to take my Yelp bestie somewhere special for her birthday and it just happen to be Restaurant week again sooo here we went. There is a decent amount of parking right in front and the decor and service were really good. Our server was really nice and gave a good description of what was on the menu and what was in the dishes. He also made good recommendations on what alcohol we could pair with our choices. Their RR menu has a lot of choices for what you can have, I wasn't even totally sure what to get there were so many options. I ended up getting their rib eye steak which was cooked medium rare to my request. It was so soft I used my butter knife to cut it with no issues other than the fatty portions which is to be expected. I'm not sure if it was just the sauce they had with it or the steak itself but it was sssooo buttery and delicious. My bestie had scallops and it was cooked to perfection!! They were huge scallops too!! The dessert winner tho I would have to say was what I think was the mud pie. Hibiki ice cream encased in a solid shell of chocolate. Not saying that the other deserts were bad...just that one hit all the right spots. The other desserts we had was the mochi baba which was good, but wished there was a little bit more ice cream to pair it with. I really liked the banana cream pie, it had chunks of banana along with the ice cream and chocolate pudding. read more

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I went dinner here the other evening with a gf of mine. Everything we had was so delish! We started off with a complimentary Kabocha (pumpkin) curry purée then as starter we had Foie gras short rib won tons. For our entrees, my friend has the Colorado lamb stew and I had the mochi crusted Kona kampachi. Both items super delish! The last time I came to MW was when they were located further down on Kapiolani Blvd. I'm glad I got to try this spot! Make sure you bring cash for the valet is $6. Also their complimentary chocolate chip cookie is so delish! read more

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This year, I celebrated my birthday at MW thanks to my Yelp BFF! It's great to be a November baby because it's always restaurant week lol Of course we had to order from the restaurant week menu. We both got the salad which was so good! I loved the balsamic reduction. I got the scallop and abalone entree and BFF got the steak. Both were delicious and made a good surf and turf combo. I washed it down with a buttery chardonnay and BFF had a bourbon cocktail. For dessert, I got the rum cake and BFF ordered the banana cream pie. I ran into a friend (and forgot he worked at MW), so we received another dessert and some sweet treats to take home. Not gonna lie, but the dessert he got us was so much better than what we ordered lolol I highly recommend the mud pie! Chocolate shell over hibiki infused ice cream with a crispy cookie underneath ... so good I'm drooling just reminiscing. I'm so glad I finally got to check this off my Yelp bucket list. Definitely have to be back to try the regular menu items. Thanks for reading my reviews! Let me know what I should try next!! read more

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Honestly I was a little hesitant coming here, as my foodie list is long and I wasn't sure if this place was worth the hype, but I'm so glad I gave it a shot! We opted for the tasting menu, which started with the 5 bites. My favorite was the oyster coated in rice puffs and their take on the spam musubi; I will say the ahi nacho bite was typical of HH, the lobster roll bite had a pretzel bread that wouldn't have been delicious had it been toasted, and last but certainly the most IMPORTANT part, the tuna tartare was LOADED with wasabi. It was so overpowering my bf started crying from the potency of the bite (luckily he took it in two bites). We ordered a side of pork baos which were just okay. Pork wasn't very tender and definitely had more chew than others I've had that just fall apart with each bite. First course was the mochi crusted fish which was very good and lightly fried. I actually thought the sauce that accompanied it actually overpowered it. The lobster and scallop combo had a nice balanced sauce, but there were mixed reviews across the table. Two of us had perfectly cooked scallops and a rubbery lobster, the other had a perfectly cooked lobster and a chewy scallop. The last beef dish was solid. Nicely cooked with good textural elements to pair with. Our dessert was the lilikoi creme brulee. Honestly it was very good, however the lilikoi sorbet layered in it was unnecessary as by the time you got to it, it was a melted liquid layer that added overpowering tartness to an otherwise beautifully designed dessert. read more

Lucky me got invited to try lunch at the "new" location! What a treat! A pre-fixe menu is offered at lunch time and changes daily. We enjoyed the poke nachos and one of my faves, clam chowder. Both dishes were fantastic. For our entrees we selected everyone's old favorite, mochi crusted kona kampachi in somen noodles and I decided to try the chicken breast. It was the moistest chicken I had ever had. And of course, the desserts were amazing, as always. It was a very relaxing lunch with wonderful, attentive service. We were there for over 2 hours and didn't even realize it. It was a memorable lunch. read more

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Hard to fined the restaurant. A bit salty. The fish dishes were good! French press coffee was good. Good experience. read more

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A local's favorite spot to celebrate birthdays, promotions, any and everything. This quaint restaurant is one of the most coveted spots and hard to get dinners on Oahu. The view isn't spectacular, neither is the setup of the restaurant, but all that is forgotten with your very first bite. Every single dish is perfection, they are known for their Mochi crusted fish, their flavorful dishes from kushi oysters, crab cakes, and lumpia rolls, to their rich truffle short ribs, and last but not least their array of the best desserts the island has to offer basing their ingredients on the season will have you dreaming of coming back to try it all: Currently, they are serving mango shaved ice, with mango sorbet, coconut tapioca, and they used to cut up mochi ice cream to complete it (bring it back please). I literally obsess over all of Michelle's desserts, you can't go wrong with any of them. They will accommodate kids, they made my 8 year old son a cheeseburger and fries, the service is always excellent and this is somewhere you do not want to sleep on if you come to Oahu, a definite must!!! read more

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I heard a lot of good things about MW and I was pleasantly surprised after dining in! With fancy places like this, I always expect small portions and leaving hungry but I was actually satisfied. I love the idea of Asian Fusion; I can never deter from Asian cuisines so I was pretty excited to come here. Parking is valet (but I think they have self parking too?) and you enter from Kapiolani Blvd into the car dealership and you take the first right and follow the signs for MW. If you're doing valet, you go inside and take the elevator on your right to the second floor. It's highly recommended to make reservations (OpenTable) because there's not too much seating especially during COVID times We ordered a decent amount of food and I almost loved everything! The must gets would have to be the Ahi Nachos, the Lobster Rolls (perfectly bite sized), and the Crab Cakes. Honestly their starters all sounded amazing -- we could of easily just ordered solely the starters and be happy. For the mains, the Seared Scallops were perfectly cooked (it was a shame to share them....) The Mochi Crusted Kampachi was another favorite; I think the crust really elevated the dish. The only slight disappointment was the Seafood Paella -- the seafood part was delish but the rice was too saucy for my liking. I'm more used to paella being more crispy. The favorite of the desserts would have to be the Lilikoi Panna Cotta! I don't know how to describe it...heaven??? We even tried to order it for take-out but they don't allow it (at least for this one -sob-) the other desserts were great as well! If it was up to me, I would come just for the appetizers and desserts and be happy read more

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Just know that if you cancel your reservation, you have up to 48hrs beforehand to cancel it. Or you get charged $25/per person. My friend made reservations on Open Table the night before. However I decided that the time was too late. He does not have the Open Table app, he just did it online. When he called to cancel, that is what he was told. They mentioned that it states that on their website. MW's website. Which I could not find. And on Open Table, it DOES NOT STATE that as well. They did give the option to move your reservation to another date/time. So he opted to make reservations for another night, not to get charged that fee. Which, idk how he would be have been able to cancel it 48hrs before, when he made it the night before. We went there once, and our meal and service was great. So I give the 3 stars, because they should state that on Open Table about the terms of canceling a reservation. I think that this is ridiculous since it was not. I do hope they have a kids menu, since I could not find one on their site, and looking on Yelp (a review said that they did not). And if they do not. They should look into adding a kids menu. My kids will going in my place with this new reservation. Idk what they will eat. Ruth Chris and even Chez Michel's offer one. Just saying. ‍ *edited and gave 4 stars. Because my kids went. And they accommodated and made my son a cheeseburger with awesome fries! Which he ate it all. My most pickiest eater. My daughter, well she can adjust anywhere. And also enjoyed her meal! Thanks very much! read more

MW Restaurant - Mw's website - New American Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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MW Restaurant made our anniversary dinner back in March a memorable one. The dishes were innovative and the service was so thoughtful! The complementary bread and aioli to start the meal was a fresh take on bread and butter. We ordered the Korean Spicy Pork Bao Buns, Mochi Crusted Kona Kampachi, Misoyaki Eggplant, and steamed greens. The pillowy bao buns were tasty and we liked how the pork filling was on the side to enjoy. For me the Misoyaki Eggplant was a little bit too flavorful (too sweet and savory) for my taste. The star of the show for us was the kampachi. Usually I'd think that fish pairs well with rice, but the somen noodle bed complemented the crunchy mochi crust well, and the pickled vegetables on the side lent acidity/freshness to the main dish. MW has lovely desserts. The tropical fruit creamsicle brulee delighted the gummy-loving child in me. read more

MW Restaurant - Mochi Crusted Kona Kampachi - New American Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Things to know. $6 cash valet (pay on exit) Enter the parking on Ward avenue going makai, toward Waikiki. Try the cocktails AND mocktails. Ask for a menu to take home. The creativity of the dishes is hard to remember and it's wonderfully overwhelming. Get the Tasting Menu. Order and extra dessert! Enjoy. read more

Went to MW for our anniversary, and it was perfect! We tried their tasting menu and every course was absolutely delicious. The five small bites appetizer included their seafood arancini and poke nacho -- so ono. Scallops, mochi crusted fish, and beef tenderloin were all amazing, then the tropical creme brûlée was chef's kiss to end the meal. Service was excellent as well. Highly recommend for special occasions! read more

Fun place to eat an upscale meal in Honolulu! You can go for the tasting menu or order a la carte. Service was good as was the ambiance. The Dinner Teishoku was very good and they have a variety of drinks both alcoholic and non-alcoholic to choose from. Will come back next time I'm in Honolulu read more

Finally had a chance to dine in! Valet parking available Walk in through artizen and take elevators up to the 2nd floor Our server was amazing! She was so friendly and funny! Very energetic and attentive too!! Went for lunch so got the $35 prix fixe menu Menu changes all the time and its not posted on their website or social media. So if you want to go for something in particular its probably best to call first. Even when we were there some of the menu items were different due to availability. Instead of the cookies the dessert option was blueberry scones. They started us off with a complimentary amuse bouche squash soup. It was so friggen good. Creamy. And a lot of flavor and spice, very reminiscent of a curry. I love the ahi nachos, but because i know what theyre like i wanted something different so i got the farmers salad. Large portion for a starter! Even the ahi nachos were a full sized portion that you could easily share with someone else. While mushroom risotto sounded yummy i wanted protein, so i got the ribeye, which is always delish. Very tender. Served with banchan. Butterscotch banana pudding was sooo good!!! Would def be back again! read more

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My husband surprised me with a Valentine's dinner here at the MW. I heard a few great things about this place but had never been. I loved it. It had a nice atmosphere, everyone was friendly, and the foood, UGH, it was to DIE FOR! Parking - We parked on Kapi'olani street. It wasn't a hassle at all. We started off with a complimentary pupu from the restaurant - I just don't know what it was (lol). We had some cocktails. I decided to go for a special they had that day and added Vodka. It tasted delicious. For pupus, we had their Chinese Roast Duck & Pork Hash Quesadilla. OMG! It was sooo good. For my main entree I had their Mochi Crusted Kona Kampachi. It was extremely delicious. I paired it with a Pinot Grigio Elena Walch. My husband sure picked an amazing place to celebrate our Valentine's dinner. read more