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    Vein At Kaka'ako

    4.1 (545 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Bread Pudding
    Danvy D.

    PRE-FIX MENU (8.5/10) Price: $65 per person PETITE HOUSE SALAD (3.5/5) - A simple salad with leafy greens. grilled ewa corn, fennel, lotus root, and topped with bruschetta. The dressing was a citrussy soy sauce. WAGYU BOLOGNESE (5/5) - A delicious and hearty pasta that had wagyu beef, roasted eggplant, pancetta, cremini mushrooms, porcini cream, and mirepoix. BASCAIOLA (5/5) - The creamiest linguine pasta with Italian sweet sausage, Aurora, and mushrooms. An absolute must-try! STEAK & FRITES (4/5) -Rib Eye steak pre-cut, petite salad, and frittes all with melted café de vein butter. MISO COD - CATCH OF THE DAY (3/5) -Miso marinated black cod, orzo, and cabbage salad with kabocha curry sauce. This tasted good, but the skin of the cod was very chewy, BREAD PUDDING (3.5/5) - it had this delicious crumble on top and was served with some berries. In the other reviews, it seems to come with ice cream, but ours did not. LIMONCELLO MERINGUE COCKTAIL (5/5) - Loved how soft this drink felt with the egg white foam and not too sour limoncello base. Service (5/5) The server that took care of our table provided excellent service. They were attentive, welcoming, and accommodating when we asked to switch seats because the sun was directly in our eyes. Parking (5/5) Great parking structure and street parking; you do not have to stress about finding a spot. Ambiance (5/5) There was plenty of seating, good lighting, and no loud music.

    Amanda L.

    Food was okay I guess, service was very slow. Pricing was confusing; we thought it was the price above the menu item when we ordered. When we paid we found out it were actually the price listed below the menu item. One appetizer, one pasta, two entrees, and two drinks totaled to $250. For the quality, this price is way too steep for us to ever come back or recommend to others.

    Uni w/ Scallion Aglio Y Olio
    Josh O.

    Parking: Located at SALT with complimentary one hour parking and discounted rates with restaurant validation Service: table service Ambiance: cozy and intimate Food: went for their lunch offering an entree with house salad and foccacia or koshihikari rice. If you're an uni lover, would recommend the Uni pasta that comes with an ume stock, yuzu, and chili. Pastas only come with spaghetti noodle choice (its not my favorite noodle), but the toppings are delish

    Artichoke Karaage
    Reid H.

    VEIN at Kaka'ako is a great place for a nice dinner. Tried the Artichoke Karaage, Uni Carbonara, Miso Salmon with Risotto. Artichoke Karaage: the hearts were meaty yet not too chewy, and the leaves were light and crispy. The mayo was goooooood. Gave me fried calamari vibes. 8.5/10 Miso Salmon and Risotto: you think it's just miso-flavored salmon, but there's a something else there (and not just the risotto). This was the fresh catch option so not sure how often it's on the menu but recommend. 8.5/10. Uni Carbonara: normally skeptical of uni dishes, but this dish was tight. There were some magnificent bites. If you like the taste of uni and carbonara, or think you might, I think it's worth it to try, 9/10

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    Alisa B.

    Came here around late lunchtime and absolutely loved it. Not sure what took me so long to try this local neighborhood gem but better late than never! Service was great, our server was very attentive. Compliments to the chef as all the lunch pasta dishes were light and didn't feel heavy but yet so rich in flavor. Each pasta dish had its own unique taste. It's hard to choose which I loved most because I loved them all. I tried the Uni pasta, Shoyu butter pasta, and Italian sausage Neapolitan. Safe to say I'll be back for Pau Hana next time to see what dishes they have in store for dinner!

    Uni Carbonara
    Taylor E.

    The uni carbonara was very decadent and rich with a generous portion. The uni complimented the sauce of the dish. Service was extremely friendly providing recommendations and consistently checking on our table. The restaurant itself has a unique garage style entrance but creates a high end feel inside to match their menu items and typical prices. Definitely more of an upscale fancy restaurant over your everyday takeout location. But the pasta happy hour is definitely a plus and will definitely have me returning to try the other pasta dishes.

    Vein Aperol spritz
    Jess K.

    I've never been disappointed with this place. The menu since the first time I visited to my most recent visit has changed quite a bit but it still leaves a lasting impression every time. I recommend making a reservation as I saw people turned away as the night went on. Service was incredibly friendly and welcoming! I even got to chat with the bartender about his drink creative creations and it was so fun to hear the passion in his descriptions. These people really seem to like what they do and I love that. Between my date and I, we ordered two types of pasta (because if you can't decide, order both, right?!) and two sides as well as a fish dish. That lemon pasta haunts me to this day. I need to go back for more. Thursday was ladies night and all the drinks were massively discounted! I may have taken advantage of the discount and tried quite a few more cocktails than I typically would. We sat near the outside where we could people watch shoppers throughout Salt. Ambience was low light chill and elegant. If you're debating if this is a good place to take a date, do it. FYI If you have amex plat, you can use your $100 quarterly resy credit here as they are in the Resy system. Cheers

    Bolognese
    Casey H.

    Salt at Kaka'ako has a few amazing restaurants, and this is one of the OGs. Vein is a trendy, Japanese-Italian influenced restaurant that is perfect for a nice date night or meal out. If you don't want to break the bank and give them a try, I highly recommend their Pasta Hour from 4:30 to 6 pm everyday for 18% off pastas and appetizers. While it's best to get reservations, I've always found that the staff will do their best to squeeze you in and find you a table. And even if they are slammed, you don't feel like they are rushing you through the meal service. The food is just as excellent combining flavors that are traditional Italian with bits of Japanese and local flair and ingredients. While some restaurants may have great food and okay service, Vein, and its staff, seem to go through great lengths to provide every customer with amazing food, drinks, and service.

    Menu
    Wayne I.

    Vein is a great lunch spot in the Kakaʻako area, offering a nice variety of lunch specials. The food was delicious, the service was friendly and timely, and the overall vibe was good. Since it's an open-air restaurant, it can feel a little warm for those who prefer air-conditioned dining. A nice bonus is that they offer validated parking, making it a convenient option for lunch.

    Hamburger steak
    Brian I.

    Went here for lunch and found that they have some great lunch specials. It's an open air restaurant so it can get a little warm during the day but the lunch specials are a great deal for around $20.00. The hamburger steak and shout pasta were probably the best.

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    Nadine C.

    Dinner in Kaka'ako, Honolulu, Hawaii... My calabash nephew wanted to take me to dinner and asked where I wanted to go. I told him that I hadn't been to Vein at SALT yet, so I made a reservation. Parking was free for an hour and a half in the structure - enter from Keawe Street. It's a paperless system. Scan the QR code, enter your license plate number, and pay online. Located on the ground level, Vein had an open-air, dimly lit, quiet atmosphere. Our server, Andrew, was so efficient that we made it back to the parking structure in time! Our water glasses were refilled promptly and we didn't have to ask for the bill. He made great suggestions and explained menu items competently! We ordered the Pre-Fix menu which included a green salad starter, pasta, entrée, and dessert of Bread Pudding! Both types of pasta were delicious because of the wagyu and sausage sauces. Both entrées (tender lamb and catch of the day) were tasty and had beautiful presentation! I wouldn't mind returning! Thank you, nephew Benny and server Andrew!

    Shoyu butter pasta with cremini and porcini
    Lorie G.

    Located in SALT on the ground level, our party of 4 came here for lunch. With 6 items to choose from, Vein made it simple and easy for people who are indecisive to choose. The prices are very reasonable for what you choose - starting at $17 for salad, bread or rice (depending on what you order) and entree. I decided to order the shoyu butter pasta and WOW!!! Umami screams from the dish. It comes with an egg yolk for you to mix into the pasta dish. With pancetta and shredded nori added into the mix, the flavor profile is rich, creamy, a little sweet, perfect amount of salt and totally stretch pants worthy ;). For $17.50, this is so worth it.

    Focaccia and salad
    Jocelyn O.

    This is my new favorite pasta! The spaghetti noodles are covered in a delicious brown butter shoyu sauce with pancetta and mushrooms spread throughout. Then topped with a cured egg yolk and furikake. Soooo good! Great service as well and a great spot for lunch with family and friends.

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    Are the prefix menus only for big groups or can a party of 2 enjoy it as well?

    Small parties can order as well

    Do they sell gift cards/certificates?

    Aloha, your profile here has masks are still required, is that true? Please let us know, mahalo.

    No, they're not. We had dinner there last week without masks. Get the scallops! Enjoy!

    Hello. I am trying to find a restaurant to host my partners surprise 40th birthday dinner. We are visiting from California. The party would be a total of 19 people. Would you be able to accommodate us? I'd like to make a reservation for 5/24.

    Check out the Barefoot experience at The Beach Tree Restaurant at the Four Seasons. It's a private table right at the ocean and you have your own chef. Its a beautiful setting right at the ocean.… 

    Are they open for dine in lunch again?

    We asked. Our server said yes.

    How much is corkage?

    Expensive! $25 per bottle.

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    4.4(791 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    Eco-friendly

    I think I may have found my new forever spot…read more This was my first visit, and when I arrived the ordering area was at capacity, so I was standing outside. I noticed a QR code on the door for online ordering, scanned it, grabbed an outdoor table and figured I'd give that a try. I ordered the Smoked Salmon and Bacon sandwich, the Apple Pecan Salad with balsamic dressing, and a large cold brew. I paid online and sat outside for maybe 15-20 minutes. I never did figure out whether I was supposed to get a notification that my order was ready, so eventually I just went inside to check. Sure enough, it was ready. Easy enough, and everyone I interacted with was incredibly kind. Then I got home and opened everything, and THAT is when I became really impressed. I had included a note with my order that I planned to eat the salad the following day and asked that the wet ingredients be kept separate. They absolutely understood the assignment. Everything was packaged so thoughtfully. The Apple Pecan Salad was beautiful, incredibly fresh and substantial, with the ingredients carefully separated so it would keep. It wasn't some obligatory pile of greens tossed into a container. You could actually see the care that went into making it. The Smoked Salmon and Bacon sandwich was equally good. Fresh, generously filled and absolutely delicious. I ate half the sandwich and some of the salad and was completely satisfied. Between the two, I can easily get four meals out of what I ordered, which makes the value even better. And the cold brew? Wowzer. Robust and delicious! I think what impressed me most was simply the level of care. A sandwich and a salad aren't complicated foods, but doing simple food really well takes effort. Fresh produce, good ingredients, thoughtful preparation, paying attention to a customer's request, and putting out food that looks every bit as good as it tastes. I felt that in this order. I actually tipped 15% when I ordered because I was thinking, okay, this is basically grab-and-go. After I got home and ate the food, I wished I'd tipped 20%. It genuinely felt good spending my money here. This was visit number one, and they've already set the benchmark. I really hope they stay exactly like this, because what a find. I will absolutely be back.

    My husband picked up smoothies for us after getting his hair cut. He got the poi pounder and I got…read morethe avocado shake. The avocado shake was avocado-ing! Yes, that's a word! We always enjoy smoothies here. It's always an adventure choosing a new flavor here! Thank you for giving us so many options that we don't see elsewhere!

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    Nalu Health Bar & Cafe

    4.1(461 reviews)
    0.7 miAla Moana
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    Nalu Health Bar & Café is such a solid spot, especially if you're looking for something fresh,…read morequick, and actually satisfying. Parking is super easy with the complimentary structure, and the café is located on the bottom floor alongside other vendors. One thing I immediately appreciated was how well air-conditioned the entire market is--it's nice and cool, which makes sitting and eating there really comfortable. The cashier recommended the turkey pesto croissant, but suggested swapping it onto ciabatta since it's one of her favorites--and I'm so glad I trusted her. It was phenomenal. The flavors were balanced, the bread held everything together perfectly, and it felt like a step above your typical sandwich. I also had what looked like a simple salad, but the vinaigrette and candied pistachios really elevated it and made it feel more thoughtful than expected. The staff across the board were friendly and welcoming, and there's plenty of seating--whether inside the café or out in the open market area. Honestly, the value surprised me the most. I paid under $13 for everything, which is hard to beat for the quality. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to.

    I love this place. I come time and time again…read more I got the monkey kine smoothie and the steak sandwich. Though my favorite is the steak wrap. I love the little cacao nibs in the smoothie. The sandwich was so good. Omg. So many flavors. I always never order steak, but I always do when at Nala.

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    Deck.

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    4.1(2.8k reviews)
    3.2 miWaikiki
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    Happy hour specials
    Locally sourced ingredients

    I come here once a month. Great view, great service, both of servers I have gotten are excellent!!…read morePaka and Josh. They both always remember what I like/order, and cater to my needs. Food is great and reasonably priced and served in good portions too. Because many other Waikiki restaurants would jack the prices up simply because they could, the fact Deck's price points are lower than the most and the quality is better than the most is awesome. Highly recommend it.

    We visited Deck for brunch around 10:30 AM with a party of 8 and had a reservation. Our server was…read morefriendly, although they were pretty busy with other tables, so we didn't get checked on as often throughout the meal. It wasn't a huge deal for us, though. The food was good! We tried the truffle fries, calamari, haupia French toast, kim chee fried rice, and braised short rib loco moco. Everything was tasty, but if I had to pick one dish to order again, it would definitely be the kim chee fried rice, as the portion was huge & tasted yummy. We also shared a few bottles of mimosas, and the iced mocha was delicious and perfectly chocolatey. One thing to keep in mind is that it can get pretty warm, especially during the summer. They have a large covered area and can cover portions of the restaurant that are getting direct sun, but if you're visiting during the daytime, I'd definitely recommend bringing a portable fan. You could also call ahead and request a table that isn't directly in the sun. Overall, we had a great brunch experience and would definitely come back again!

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