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    4.6 (2.5k reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:30 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Buttermilk Fried Chicken
    Cyndy W.

    I made a reservation at XO for a special birthday dinner. I was not disappointed! The menu is in my pictures. I took pictures of most of the dishes. I missed some because I was so excited by the way the food was plated and feasted with my eyes, not my camera! I can say that all the courses were beautiful and just as delicious! The restaurant is modern and darkly elegant. The service was attentive without being intrusive. I would never have thought the amazing birthday meal I enjoyed would be just $65!! Next time I visit Oahu XO will be on my itinerary!

    Elaria W.

    My husband and I came here to try the 7 Course Set Menu. Hamachi Sashimi Crudo - Probably one of my favorite dishes of the whole experience. The fish tasted fresh, fatty, and perfectly balanced with the onions, sauce, & mandarin orange pieces. Beet Lotus - Beautiful creation, BEETS are so good, and rare for me to see it not in a salad or paired with goat cheese, I thought this was very creative and beautiful. Loaded Potato Au Gratin - While I enjoyed the fried cheese aspect, this dish overall seemed a lot less inspired, and I didn't like the presentation of all the fixings on top. It felt like I had to really work for each bite. Slow Braised Pork Belly Bao - This came with a deliciously flavorful chicharron piece with a little spice. But it definitely could have used some sort of sauce. Very fatty. Buttermilk Fried Chicken - Worst dish of the night, the pieces of meat were tough and chewy. The outside batter was flavorless and not a good texture. Optional Salmon Addition - Enjoyed the creamy sauce, the fish itself was ok. Pan seared Scallops - Messy plating, but I loved the crunch of the paper pieces and the scallops were goof, and the shrimp on top was amazing! Brown Butter Bunny Mochi - This is what first drew me to this restaurant, and it ended up being a perfect finish to the meal. Perfectly chewy, buttery, CUTE! Loved the presentation. Cocktails: Both the Lilikoi Margarita & the Yuzu Old Fashioned were lacking in flavor and intrigue. Also seemed like they were premade...? Okay, unfortunately there was a few things that detracted from the overall experience. To start, the music is abysmal. If this is trying to be an upper-scale restaurant with the price and food, this music shouldn't be playing. It's loud, distracting, and has no sensuality at all. I felt like I was trapped at a middle school dance in 2013. The food was served on beautiful dishes and plated in a way that seemed like they watched dated upscale dining videos. Also, I was confused at the ugly white plate that we had as our plate to put the food on (if that makes sense). Additionally, the way the utensils were presented also felt very amateurish. The meal as a whole also seemed like it had a lack of overall cohesion, especially the potato dish. The bathroom seemed incomplete and strange. There were stacks of Pokemon cards on the bar top for some reason... Where again, the cocktails weren't good at all. Some of these criticisms seem petty, but when the bill is more than $200 for 2 people, I do have higher standards. It was also quite empty when we got there, which is not a great sign. This restaurant has the ability to be a cool, date night location, but they really nerf themselves in a few ways. I don't think a lot of the problems were egregious, and I see a lot of areas for improvement.

    Menu
    Mercedes B.

    Every dish was amazing! Buttermilk fried chicken, crispy fried rice with foie gras, slow braised pork belly! Chef's kiss to all these! Potatoes au gratin was a sight! Wish I would've took pictures but was so hungry we just dug in, so worth it! I wish they'd open one in CA! It would be a Michelin star restaurant in our area! Apparently they change their menu occasionally, but idc because I can't imagine anything being sub par! Enjoy!

    Mochi bunny
    Nam S.

    Located in Kaimuki, free parking stalls available in front of the restaurant. Took my mom here to celebrate her birthday. Wanted something a little nicer but not over the top fancy. This restaurant was very modern, aesthetic, and professional but also felt like somewhere you could eat without being in a dress or suit and tie. I can't remember the names of all the food, but it was all so good. No complaints. We sprung for the seven course prefixed meal (menu changes frequently). There were so many different flavors to indulge in. It's hard to pick a favorite dish because everything was so unique and tasty. By the end of the night we were full and satisfied. Our server was very knowledgeable about each dish and its preparation. He was able to tell us what ingredients were in the dish, the process to cook it, and the inspiration behind it. We were very impressed. For getting 6 courses, I believe the set price was ~$65 pp. I did opt to add an extra dish of salmon. They brought out my mom's dessert with a candle and were very attentive to making our visit a great one! Thank you XO!

    Casey H.

    Aside from gorgeous front doors, it doesn't look like much from outside, but inside is bougie AF. Being impressed doesn't end with the décor, because the food looks just as avant-garde, and tastes even better! Ranges from the tastiest most creative vegetarian dish I have ever had (and I am not a vegan) to the best buttermilk fried chicken in adobo sauce I have ever had. The menu changes every week or 2, so I won't get into the details of the food you may not see there. You can choose between 7-course chef's-choice menu or ala carte. Not cheap, but cheaper than many other restaurants this great. Service is warm and knowledgable. Highly recommend.

    Hannah W.

    XO was our best meal in Honolulu. The food was delicious, fresh, creative, and fun! It was also plenteous, my friends and I were stuffed at the end. Great price, friendly staff. What more can you ask for?! I would definitely come back and recommend XO to anyone looking for a quality meal which is both delicious and fun.

    scallops
    Samantha L.

    I came here for a girls' dinner and we ordered the course menu. We all opted to add the lamb for an extra $10, which was definitely worth it and a great addition to the meal. One thing that caught us off guard was that the dishes were served family-style. We had assumed each course would be individually portioned, so having to divide everything ourselves every time was a bit inconvenient and took away from the experience. The standout dish for me was the hamachi and brown butter bunnies. The fish was very fresh, and the citrus elements made it light and refreshing. The mochi bunnies were perfect texture and sweetness. Presentation here is amazing. Service, unfortunately, was not great. The restaurant wasn't busy, yet our server rarely checked in on us and we were left without water and drinks multiple times. It felt a bit inattentive given how quiet it was. Overall, the ambiance leans more casual than expected. There were some highlights food-wise, but the service and family-style setup made the experience less seamless than we had hoped.

    Cindy L.

    Hamachi Sashimi Crudo 4 Miso Sesame Vin, Aioli, Orange, Shishito, fresh, refreshing, flavorful Beet Lotus 4 Shiso Gel, Emulsified Chimichurri, Crispy Quinoa, crunchy, refreshing Loaded Potato Au Gratin 5 Cheese Crown, hearty, cheesy, flavorful Grilled Kalbi Pork Belly Ssam 5 Gochujang, Pickles, melt in your mouth, juicy, tender, super flavorful Buttermilk Fried Chicken 3 Adobo Butter Sauce, super crunchy, too dry Pan Seared Scallops 4 Bubu Arare Crusted Shrimp, Shellfish Beurre Monte; juicy, flavorful scallops; shrimp crunchy but slightly dry; creamy flavorful sauce Brown Butter-Bunny-Butter Mochi 4 soft, fluffy, not too sweet A-5 Wagyu Fat Caramels 3 piece of candy, too sweet for me Service 5 Ambiance 4

    Brown butter bunny mochi

    Some of the best food I've eaten. The flavors were mind blowing and the presentation was amazing, every dish that came out made my mouth water. My favorite dishes were the brown butter mochi bunnies and the beer-ia tacos. Alex was our server and knew so much about the whole menu and walked us through it all. 100% would recommend coming here if you can!!

    Beer-ia Tacos
    David J.

    What a great little place in the heart of Kaimuki. Food was very good. The dishes were very well presented and there was a lot of attention to detail. The dishes were very flavorful and top notch. My favorite was the Hamachi Crudo. We tried at least 6 different items from the Ala Carte menu and none of them disappointed. The menu is quite small, but with that they can refine the dishes that they do have. They also offer a 7 course set menu. The service was excellent. The waiter was very personable and always checked on us. The food came out promptly. The interior is very nice. It's very modern yet, has a nice flare to it. The set up of the tables and bar is very inviting. The parking is a little small as it's located in Kaimuki. If you come early enough when they open or schedule your dinner early, you should be able to get parking. Overall, if you're in the neighborhood for a quaint little place for some good grinds, give this place a try!

    Kalbi pork belly
    Rebecca L.

    Small classy/casual restaurant in kaimuki with amazing flavors! Went for dinner during restaurant week and my boyfriend and I both really enjoyed it! For restaurant week they had a 7 course menu for $59, usual is $65. It was such a deal! Service was good despite the sever being the host and bartender too- he was still attentive and made sure we had everything/enjoying it. Food wise I think my favorite were the fried chicken and scallop/shrimp dish. Everything we had was good though. The fried chicken was super crispy and the sauce went well with it. Dessert wise the mochi bunny was so good! The A5 caramels were interesting and different but yummy. Parking wise there is a small lot that seems to be able to accommodate the size of the restaurant if not theres street parking on Waianae or in the residential area. Overall really enjoyed the dinner and can't wait to go back!

    Loaded potato Au gratin with cheese crown
    Cailean C.

    Decided to try this place since it was restaurant week, their 7 course meal was a deal and well worth it Time between food was perfect, didn't have to wait too long and every dish was delicious. This is a perfect place to eat and chill for dinner. Only thing I wish they had beer on draft, their bar only had bottles but they have other cocktails to try.

    Pan-seared scallop, arare crusted shrimp, and shellfish Beurre Monte
    Jennifer T.

    I really wanted to like Restaurant XO since it's been on my radar for a while now. But unfortunately, while the $59/pp (Restaurant Week deal) for a 7-course set menu was definitely enticing, it didn't live up to my expectations. Mainly, I felt a disconnect with Restaurant XO's apparent "fine dining" concept. Atmosphere-wise, XO had both upscale decor and homey furniture, making my experience a bit confusing. Hamachi Sashimi Crudo: One of my favorites. Thick pieces of buttery hamachi with a delicious miso vinagrette. Beet Lotus: The salad was slightly too sweet for me, personally. If less sweet, the dish could have been a refreshing palate cleanser. Loaded Potato Au Gratin: Because the cheese crust was floppy--kind of like a thin fruit leather--it felt unnecessary. The potato was great, though. Grilled Kalbi Pork Belly Ssam: Not much flavor at all nor spice on the pork belly. I wish there was a fresh or tangy element, like kimchi or cole slaw. And, just half a lettuce leaf for those large pork belly slices? I want the other half please. Buttermilk Fried Chicken with Adobo Butter Sauce: My least favorite, I couldn't finish it. Fast food fried chicken would have been better; mine was dry, though my partner said his was moist. The chicken itself was not really seasoned. Adobo Butter Sauce was very vinegary, which was fine, but it was missing other key elements of adobo, like pepper and garlic. The sauce ultimately didn't work with the chicken. The dish, in particular, was out of place for this prix fixe menu. Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb, Stew Wellington (+$10): The cook and seasoning on the lamb was perfect. Stew wellington was slightly soggy, but otherwise, tasted fine. I didn't care for the red wine gastrique--it was too sweet for me and lacked an acidic component. Pan Seared Scallops and Shrimp, Shellfish Beurre Monte: My other favorite of the night, the scallop and shrimp were cooked very well and the shellfish beurre monte was creamy. Absolutely delicious. Brown Butter-Bunny-Butter Mochi: Aesthetically very cute and the toasted marshmallow was a nice touch. But, nothing special beyond that. Pumpkin Crunch: I liked the flavor a lot, but it was way too sweet. It could have gone without the sugar granules underneath the shortbread crust. A-5 Wagyu Fat Caramels: I liked the caramel, it was smoky and slightly salty from the wagyu renderings. Ultimately, I don't think I'll be coming back to Restaurant XO, even though $59/pp for a 7-course set menu is a really good price. Most of the dishes had room for improvement, and I left pretty disappointed with the overall experience.

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    This is in my top 3 meals of all time! Creative, beautiful, delicious dishes at a reasonable price.

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    Ask the Community - XO Restaurant

    Where is the parking for the restaurant?

    In the front of the restaurant and around the side. Driveway is off of Waialae Avenue.

    Do they have an a la carte menu?

    Yes! It's like all tapas/small plates now

    Do you accommodate vegetarians?

    Yes

    What is the cancellation policy--timing, fee, etc.? Perhaps this is noted somewhere, but I did not see it.

    If you have a party of 4, do you get 8 choices for mains and 4 choices for dessert? Or only 2 choices for mains and 1 dessert, with it split 4 ways?

    8 mains 4 desserts

    Is this only a family large group restaurant? Menu is for 4 or more?

    No, any party size. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/xo-restaurant-honolulu-3?select=eVgrrUSFLZHF6tC5QzMrKw… 

    Is there a fee for paying with credit card?

    Yes 3%

    Hi, I'm wondering if the set menu can be ordered for take out? Thanks

    I'm not sure if they do takeout. But tbh, the experience dining in made all of the difference. Not just the excellence of the food prepared but the customer service provided by every staff member was above and beyond. Haven't experienced that… 

    Are you able to accommodate gluten free on your 7 course menu? We are a party of 3 or I can take individual also and other 2 in our party will have regular. Pls let me know so we can book now for our trip in 3 weeks…

    Yes

    I have a reservation for tonight(11.21.21) and couldn't find the most current menu anywhere. 2 of my party has dietary restrictions, please advise me to where to find the new tasting menu? Thank you!

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    What are people wearing? I heard this is a Michelin star restaurant so do we have to wear fancy?

    Michelin doesn’t rate in Hawaii, there are no stars here. You can dress fancy or casual it’s your choice

    Do they have any outdoor seating?

    Indoor only

    I have a reservation for a dinner party on 9/18/21 at 5:45pm for 8 pax and am wondering if you would be able to help me "set" our menu?

    You can text me at +18083843281

    How do I change my reservation, I can't leave a message?

    If you listen to the voice mail it has my phone number on it. There are people at the restaurant though from noon to almost midnight. Perhaps try somewhere with better cell service. If it’s outside of 24 hours before the reservation you should be… 

    Is it only set tasting menu or is ala carte ordering an option? Asking since I have dietary restrictions

    There is a pre-set menu. But for each item, you can select a substitute from a list of two to three options. The substitute may come w a price increase.… 

    Do you have options for parties with some vegetarians?

    We have vegan options

    Are you accepting the Aloha Friday Deal that you have out?

    1 per table dine in only

    Does the restaurant offer a different for kids or set menu for everyone?

    Usually if the kids are small they share with the parents or if there are multiple kids, they share 1 tasting menu. Or, we provide plain fried chicken with white rice.

    Greetings! Was wondering if you could accommodate a party of 15 on 5/25 to celebrate my partners 40th birthday? We will be visiting from California. Also, do you offer prefixed menus? Please advise. Aloha! Thanks!

    Yes, and yes. You can reserve here on Yelp or call the restaurant. If no one answers my cell is on the voicemail and you can call me.

    Is there something on the menu for pescatarians each day?

    Their beet salad, scallops, fried oysters, and if you let the chef know, he can leave out some of the meat toppings.

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    Mud Hen Water - (fs) Kiwi Bean Brownie, Sesame Gelato - this was a little too sweet. The gelato didn't have a strong sesame flavor.

    Mud Hen Water

    4.1(689 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    One of the absolute BEST restaurants!…read more Mud Hen Water is easily at the top of my list whenever someone asks for an amazing dinner recommendation. I recently went to celebrate my birthday, and everything was just as delicious as I remembered. This time, I tried the peanut tofu. I wasn't expecting anything out of the ordinary, but I was pleasantly surprised by the creamy tofu, sweet soy sauce, pickled veggies, and pickled mushrooms--I thoroughly enjoyed every bite and will definitely order it again. In the past, I've had the meatballs and beet poke, which were both fantastic as well. The true star of the show, though, has to be the kiawe bean brownie. It is hands-down the most perfect dessert to end your night. Between the warm, rich brownie, the black sesame gelato (which isn't overly sweet), and the crunchy mac nut toffee that ties it all together, it keeps me coming back every single time. Excellent ambiance, top-tier service, and consistently delicious food. Mud Hen Water is a total MUST!

    First time here and we had a birthday brunch for my wife…read more They have a good selection of mocktails that are cool and refreshing. I tried the Harmless Hugo, which had a refreshing herbal/floral vibe. Their Kaimuki Cruiser was very tart and citrusy. The corned beef and kalo hash was tasty but a bit salty. Eggs were done perfectly and the kim chee was a nice twist. The ma po tofu on biscuits was surprising and good. East meets West here, with a slightly spicy ma po tofu made with crimini mushrooms, which had a pleasant meatiness. The biscuits were excellent , but the watercress salad could have had more contrasting flavor. Since the dish was already soy-forward, maybe a citrus vinaigrette on the watercress might have provided a nice contrast. Our server was very good and explained all the dishes and specials. Ambiance is old-school Kaimuki with the Yamaha motorcycle at the front door to greet you.

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    Mud Hen Water - Nice ambiance

    Nice ambiance

    Mud Hen Water - (fs) 1/2 J. Ludovico Fried Chicken - lime salsa verde, tsukemono. Doesn't taste overly fried, almost like baked chicken.

    (fs) 1/2 J. Ludovico Fried Chicken - lime salsa verde, tsukemono. Doesn't taste overly fried, almost like baked chicken.

    Mud Hen Water - Peanut Tofu ($13) - pickled mushroom, ginger, sesame, sweet shoyu. This was my fav dish.

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    Peanut Tofu ($13) - pickled mushroom, ginger, sesame, sweet shoyu. This was my fav dish.

    Wild Orange - Char Sui Bao (not our favorite)

    Wild Orange

    4.6(187 reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    I forgot to take a photo here but this place is pretty legendary and one of the cooler speakeasies…read moreI've been to. Super dope vending machine entrance and very interactive with the coin. The interior was also well designed but I wish our group was sat in a different area of the bar. We got sat in this one corner and it was dark with like translucent lights, kinda like Jinx's lair from Arcane. Idk just wished we sat somewhere else with more light and visibility of the bar. The drinks were pretty good. It's a large menu and honestly I wanted to try multiple drinks but can't be getting all drunk and stuff you know the vibes. Also I know it's unrelated to this establishment but it's next to a billiards hall and that was legendary. Great vibe, great place, highly recommend.

    Firstly, the vibes are IMMACULATE. 20/10…read more Wild Orange is a speakeasy hidden behind an old-school Aloha Maid vending machine. Apparently you're normally supposed to put a coin in to open the secret door, but it's broken right now, so the whole vending machine just swings right open. Slightly less secret, but still very cool. Inside is where this place really shines. Moody lighting, a giant orange tree in the middle of the room, Japanese hip hop playing in the background (I want to steal this entire playlist), and extremely cool and friendly servers and bartenders. I've been to a few other attempted "speakeasies" in Honolulu, but most are basically just dark bars with a fun door or code word. Wild Orange actually has the VIBES to make the whole concept work. Definitely worth coming just to hang out and chill. They have a full bar and an extensive specialty cocktail menu. Tried the Purple Dragon, made with ube liqueur and coconut cream. Very sweet--a little TOO sweet for my taste--but tasty and pretty. Probably should have listened to the menu and kept it as a shot, but I wanted something I could sip on for a while and chill. The Umeshu Highball was also very pretty and tasty. My friend who works as a sake distributor was impressed with their selection of good sake, so of course we had to order a bottle. Our server brought it out in an ice bucket, kept it off to the side, and completely served it for us throughout. Very classy. The food menu is fun and creative, but unfortunately not really for me because it's entirely vegan. Most times, but ESPECIALLY when I'm drinking, I want MEAT. Tried the Wild Musubi, a vegan Spam musubi. I'm not actually sure what the "meat" was. Possibly fried tofu? Whatever it was, it was definitely a passable alternative, but would have been 100x better if it were just plain old Spam. It also falls victim to what I find is a common problem with vegan attempts at Japanese food: anything teriyaki ends up being way too treacly sweet without actual meat or seafood to ground it in reality. Also tried the Char Siu Tofu Bao, fried tofu in a red Chinese-style char siu sauce on fluffy white buns. Again, fun and certainly not bad, but these would be 1000x better with actual pork. If Wild Orange had this exact same creative food menu but carnivore edition, this place would probably be 7/5 stars for me. That being said, I know being vegan will actually be a huge draw for some people, and I appreciate that the food is creative rather than just the usual sad vegan afterthoughts. Parking is pretty easy by Honolulu standards. It's inside Hawaiian Brian's, so there's a large shared parking lot. That being said, you might still have trouble finding a spot during peak gym hours since you're competing with all the 24 Hour Fitness customers. All in all, I LOVE this place. Definitely a fun stop--first, middle, only, or nightcap--on a chill night out. Will absolutely be adding Wild Orange into the rotation of places to bring out-of-town guests when I want to impress them with something cool and different. The vegan menu probably means it'll be a couple-times-a-year place for me rather than a regular haunt. But for drinks, service, atmosphere, and pure VIBES? 20/10.

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    Wild Orange - The space is eclectic with fun vintage furniture

    The space is eclectic with fun vintage furniture

    Wild Orange - Dumplings

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    430 Pkwy Cocktail Lounge

    430 Pkwy Cocktail Lounge

    4.5(51 reviews)
    2.9 miAla Moana

    I went here for my birthday and didn't realize I should've made a reservation for a larger group,…read moreespecially since it was my first time. Thankfully, Michael and his team were able to accommodate us, which I really appreciated. From the moment we walked in, the place had a great vibe, the interior is beautiful. Throughout the night, the staff and Michael (the owner) were incredibly welcoming, funny and attentive. The cocktails were amazing. I had the expressing my love all night and even though the place was busy and there was a bit of a wait for food, it was honestly worth it. We had the crab dynamite, the ahi brioche, and the prosciutto and burrata. SO GOOD! My friends and I had such a great time and will definitely be back.

    I've been waiting for this cocktail spot to iron out its flaws and become as good as it should be…read more Sadly, I don't think it will happen. That's a shame because it has the potential to be very good. When you start with a cocktail concept that is deliberately kept low key with no signage, and a drink menu that rotates and evolves, you have a pretty good floor to start. Having a cozy place to settle in and being able to enjoy food from Chris Kajioka should give 430 Pkwy a high ceiling. If you like an espresso martini try something a little different. Their Espressing My Love batches espresso with Averna, black walnut bitters, and a unique monkeypod syrup. Unfortunately, there is no espresso machine so you cannot get fresh drawn espresso to make a Carajillo the way Cafe Miro use to. The ahi brioche is a carry over from all Chris Kajioka places. The grilled cheese is excellent. Hotdogs are kicked up - it used to be a black truffled miso chicken sausage but the current one is a little different. The problem is the food preparation totally undermines the whole place. Without a separate kitchen you have frying being done just a few feet away from where cocktails are made. If you sit on the right side of the bar you will quickly understand why this doesn't work. I would come here more frequently if i didn't have to smell like cooking oil afterwards. Fix that problem and this place would rock.

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    430 Pkwy Cocktail Lounge - SPRING COCKTAIL MENU

    SPRING COCKTAIL MENU

    430 Pkwy Cocktail Lounge - Bird on a Wire

    Bird on a Wire

    430 Pkwy Cocktail Lounge - Crab Dynamite - Our Fave!

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    Eleven - Summer Brunch Buffet

    Eleven

    4.1(200 reviews)
    2.9 miAla Moana

    Food always is good, especially the bacon. Usual ordee is 2 orders of bacon since we want to be…read moreeffecient and know what we want. Beef sandwiches are good and refreshing Beet salad is a nice, healthy balance that refreshes the pallette Scallops are tasty esp with the bacon Whiskey selection is s tier. Even when happy hour, I'd rather try a new or an established whiskey. Service is always great and we always come back. Ambiance is very chill, not loud but still feels homey and warm Definitely would come back again and again

    Came here for Saturday brunch buffet and we weren't disappointed at all! Food was outstanding-…read more service was top notch - and we loved the environment! Perfect place for a weekend brunch with the perfect selection of yumminess ! Had reservations so we got seated immediately only holdup was getting parking on a busy Saturday at the mall. They have a huge drink selection and we got virgin mimosas and coffee and they brought us water too. Since it was a buffet we got to go at our own pace. Food highlights the soft scrambled eggs w/ cheese - if you prefer the soft scramble this is for you - the salmon was cooked to perfection- breakfast meats of Portuguese sausage and chicken sausages were both fantastic- grilled veggies was good but served cold and I prefer it served hot - grilled corn on the Cobb very sweet - strip loin is excellent and I loved the chimichurri and horseradish served on the side makes it yummy. my sisters loved the lemon blueberry French toast too and another favorite the coconut lime scones and mango tart!!! I think the only item that didn't send us to the moon was the pork ribs as it lacked the flavors we were hoping for but didn't get. They kept both our plates cleared and water & coffee filled. Coffee is excellent and we enjoyed our mimosas. The staff are helpful and friendly and a return is scheduled for the next trip to Hawaii

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    Eleven - Lup Chong, Ginger Chinese Persillade and Roasted lemon chicken

    Lup Chong, Ginger Chinese Persillade and Roasted lemon chicken

    Eleven - Chocolate Decadence Jubilee

    Chocolate Decadence Jubilee

    Eleven - Haupia Chia Seed Parfait

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    Haupia Chia Seed Parfait

    Ki Club - Huacatay Spiced Ahi - Seared Ahi in Dashi

    Ki Club

    4.5(137 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$$
    Locally owned & operated
    Women-owned & operated

    Went here for my birthday dinner. Thoroughly surprised at how good the food was and the service…read more Beautiful, modern interior and the atmosphere was chic. The menu has changed to a more tapa style. We went with our two young children & they were very accommodating. We ordered a bunch of stuff but most notable was the Ensalada Salad, Croquette Cordero, Taco Raisu, Karaage Pollo, and for dessert, the Piña Borracha. We ordered some pork and steak skewers. These were ok, I would skip these next time. A little burnt. My favorite was the Ensalada Salad. The crab was sweet and the salsa opaca was so refreshing with the apple foam. Was told to smash the crisp on top and combine it with everything and that took it to another level! So good that we ordered another one. The price of this was so affordable too! The Croquette Cordero was like a mini curry ball with chimuchirri sauce. A little heavy but if you love curry, this is for you! The Taco Raisu surprised us. The taco meat was so flavorful!! Even though we were stuffed, we kept going back for more. It's like a deconstructed taco & you use the lettuce as a wrap. The Karaage Pollo came with a Cucumber Escabeche. It was so tangy and refreshing, which perfectly cuts through the rich, savory oiliness of the fried chicken. We got the Piña Borracha for dessert and that had a coconut cake, coconut lime mousse, banana lilikoi curd, and pasted pineapple on top. Amazing!! Great way to end the night. Everything was top notch. You can tell they put a lot of effort into each dish. Can't wait to go back!

    I go here on occasions. I've made to brunch a couple times but typically I make it to the…read moreevenings. The restaurant hours are relatively calm, but switches gears when it becomes a nightclub. Restaurant-wise, I believe the menu had a recent change-up to further explore fusion possibilities. I've been going down the list and the dishes have been pretty good so far; I haven't made it to the taco raisu yet, but I do need me some desserts. The picarones is like a peruvian andagi, which was pretty cool. The miso cream brûlée was from the prior menu, but also a Yes. The bar is knowledgeable and innovative their mixology- I've had the shizuku garden and that was amazing.

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    Ki Club - Lomo Saltado with Wagyu

    Lomo Saltado with Wagyu

    Ki Club - Feature Cocktails

    Feature Cocktails

    Ki Club - Kakuni Croquettes

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    Kakuni Croquettes

    Pint + Jigger - Iced Irish

    Pint + Jigger

    4.2(295 reviews)
    2.4 miAla Moana
    $$

    This review is for the recently opened speakeasy,Hush, which is located upstairs. I made…read morereservations through IG and if you go on their site you have to click on hush on Open Table. I made reservations for 5:45 PM however when I checked in at Pint and Jigger, I was notified that the reservations were for P&J and not the speakeasy which opens at 6 PM. Therefore I believe that there are still kinks to be made with their reservation system. We waited at the bar until it was sorted out. You walk through a whiskey wall and walk upstairs to the speakeasy. They used a lot of the decor from the former location known as Harry's Emporium. We were the only ones for about an hour so we were able to maximize the bartender's time. Max is an excellent bartender and informed us that they are only open on the weekends for now. He's the only bartender and they are still working out staffing issues. No food at the moment. The theme is New Orleans/French. The drinks and music all have that vibe. The room is dim but not too dark. We left around 7:30 PM when two other couples showed up. We will definitely be returning.

    Sips on sips on sips…read more This is such a great spot to grab a drink. The interior is nice, sinks are out in the hallway so no need to wait for the bathroom to open up just to wash your hands, and the bites are good. Located inside the Ala Moana Hotel, this spot must be a hit with both the hotel guests and people coming from the mall.

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    Pint + Jigger - Honey cured Double cut bacon pupu : 3 strips of thick cut bacon, sweet corn salsa, cherry tomatoes, jalapenos, bell peppers & cilantro

    Honey cured Double cut bacon pupu : 3 strips of thick cut bacon, sweet corn salsa, cherry tomatoes, jalapenos, bell peppers & cilantro

    Pint + Jigger - Massive collection! Was truly breathtaking and one of my favorite things about Pint+Jigger besides the good people :)

    Massive collection! Was truly breathtaking and one of my favorite things about Pint+Jigger besides the good people :)

    Pint + Jigger - G'Mornin Sunshine.

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    G'Mornin Sunshine.

    Izakaya Tenkichi - Beef tempura

    Izakaya Tenkichi

    4.6(267 reviews)
    1.6 miMo'ili'ili
    $$

    Traditional Japanese style, imported ingredients with a lively atmosphere. The Negitoro was…read moregenerous and the nori was crisp. Very high quality fish, the hamachi sashimi was really good. The Wagyu beef bowl was a good portion size and had good flavor. Overall a little pricy, but the quality was unmatched. Close quarters seating and a little loud. A great spot for trying new things. Not a very fancy restaurant but it was more of a homey atmosphere. Great service and it was nice sitting at the bar.

    Izakaya Tenkichi Japanese Izakaya Restaurant…read more Overall: 8.6/10 Food: 9.2/10 Service: 8.5/10 Ambiance: 9/10 Value: 7.7/10 Izakaya Tenkichi was a perfect way to spend a late Friday night dinner. You instantly feel like you're teleported to Japan once you step inside. The atmosphere is lively and the staff are all very friendly. We ordered the Seared Mackerel, Garlic Shoyu Cabbage with Crispy Noodle, Pork Belly Tempura, Maitake Mushroom Tempura, Seared Salmon Belly Handroll, Negitoro Avocado Handroll, Seared Scallop Handroll, Negitoro Bowl, and Yuzu Draft Beer. Everything was amazing , but the highlights were the pork belly tempura with yuzu shiokosho, Maitake tempura, Negitoro bowl, and the yuzu draft beer. This is a yuzu lovers dream! They also provide three types of salt to use on the tempura. The servers were very attentive and sweet. The price of the dishes are a little higher but is normal for an late night izakaya. Can't wait to come again!

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    Izakaya Tenkichi - Steep stairs. Much easier to navigate going up. Going down after some adult beverages? Better use the handrail

    Steep stairs. Much easier to navigate going up. Going down after some adult beverages? Better use the handrail

    Izakaya Tenkichi - Yuzu Cheese Cake ($5.50) - really sweet, especially with the granola. Would recommend getting a different dessert.

    Yuzu Cheese Cake ($5.50) - really sweet, especially with the granola. Would recommend getting a different dessert.

    Izakaya Tenkichi - Dinner Menu (1 of 12) as of 3/5/2026

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    Dinner Menu (1 of 12) as of 3/5/2026

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