ALOHA FRIDAY AT THE KAHALA RESORT

THE KAHALA HOTEL AND RESORT

5000 KAHALA AVENUE

HONOLULU, HI 96816

808-739-8760

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The Kahala Resort is my Happy Place and I am blessed that it is so close to my house.  This visit was extra special because my Daughter was visiting from San Francisco.  Nice to spend a few hours with her catching up on life in such a beautiful location.  As usual, I enjoyed Sashimi and a Chardonnay which is the perfect pair on a warm Hawaii afternoon.  I decided to try the Turkey Club Sandwich and holy cow, it was the best in my life.  This sandwich was perfect and delicious.  Served with some of the best French Fries on the Island.  My Daughter ordered an Acai Bowl from the Pool Bar and it was served in a Pineapple.  She loved it and didn't talk while eating it.  Just mowed it with a smile.  Being at the Kahala is always special but to share these moments with my Daughter was extra special.  Truly blessed.

ALOHA FRIDAY AT THE KAHALA RESORT

SOME OF THE FRESHEST AHI SASHIMI ON THE ISLAND

THE BEST TURKEY CLUB SANDWICH

THIS SANDWICH AND THE FRIES ROCK!

ACAI BOLW SERVED IN A PINEAPPLE

HAPPY ALOHA FRIDAY FROM THE KAHALA

A SPECIAL AFTERNOON FOR DADDY AND HIS BABY

IZAKAYA MATSURI

IZAKAYA MATSURI

1436 YOUNG STREET

HONOLULU, HI 96814

808-745-5858

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This meal was FANTASTIC.  One of the best Japanese dinners of my life.  We all loved the food and service so much.  Wow.....just the perfect meal at a hidden gem in Honolulu.  Even the Edamame is delicious with a nice dose of Garlic.  The House Salad rocks because of the delicious Soy Ginger Dressing.  The Otoro is amazing and melts in your mouth.  The Toroneido Roll is my favorite Roll ever.  Nothing but freshness and quality here. You can really taste the difference.  Nothing better than the Hokkaido Crab which is expensive but so good.  Served with a Vinegar and Dashi Sauce that would make a slipper taste great.  The Hamachi Kama is the best in Honolulu.  This dish alone is worth a visit here.  Already planning to go back!

Click link below to view previous post on Izakaya Matsuri;

https://www.greateatshawaii.com/2022/08/izakaya-matsuri.html

IZAKAYA MATSURI

ENJOY A LITTLE SAKE WITH YOUR MEAL

DINING ROOM

SMALL SUSHI BAR

IZAKAYA MATSURI MENU

GARLIC EDAMAME

HOUSE SALAD

HAMACHI NAGI 

IKA AND OTORO

AHI - OTORO - SWEET EBI - FRIED SWEET EBI HEADS

TORONEIDO ROLL

HOKKAIDO CRAB

HAMACHI KAMA

ULTIMATE TEMPURA ICE CREAM

LOVING IZAKAYA MATSURI

OUR FAVORITE IZAKAYA IN HONOLULU

CARNE ASADA BOWL

LUNCH AT THE OFFICE

My Wife made me a Carne Asada Bowl after our Taco Tuesday Carne Asada Tacos.  This was so good.  Filled with Lettuce, Cheese, Black Beans, Roasted Corn, Avocado, Garbanzo Beans, Pico de Gallo and Sour Cream on the side.

CARNE ASADA BOWL

SASHIMI AND AVOCADO

DINNER AT HOME

My fave light dinner is fresh Ahi Sashimi with Avocado.  When the fish is fresh and not treated with chemicals this is so good!

SASHIMI AND AVOCADO

 

CARNE ASADA TACOS

DINNER AT HOME

These homemade Carne Asada Tacos are far better than any Mexican restaurant I have been to in Hawaii.  Fresh Guacamole, White Onion and Cilantro with some good Hot Sauce.

CARNE ASADA TACOS

BETTER THAN ANY MEXICAN RESTAURANT IN HAWAII

GRILLED SWORDFISH WITH GOCHUJANG MAPLE GLAZE

DINNER AT HOME

One of my favorite fish dishes in Hawaii is served at the Honolulu airport.  It is a Mahi Mahi Bowl with Rice and Vegetables.  My Wife loves the dish too, and she made her first attempt to make it at home using Swordfish in place of the Mahi Mahi.  She prepared a Glaze with Korean Gochujang Paste, Maple Syrup, Rice Wine Vinegar and Sesame Oil.  This added a sweet and spicy taste that really put this dinner over the top.  Perfectly cooked sautéed vegetables topped the fish.  This was absolutely FANTASTIC and will now be in our regular dinner rotation for sure.

SWORDFISH WITH GOCHUJANG MAPLE GLAZE

 

PANIOLO'S

PANIOLO'S 

KAHALA MALL

4211 WAIALAE AVE

HONOLULU, HI

808-735-8335

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Had to hit the Apple Store in Kahala Mall and decided to have lunch at Paniolo's.  Went with a Carne Asada Bowl with lettuce in place of carbs.  This was really good but with Guacamole the Bowl cost about $20.  

PANIOLO'S CARNE ASADA BOWL

LINED UP AT PANIOLO'S KAHALA

HAU TREE LANAI

HAU TREE LANAI

KAIMANA BEACH HOTEL

2863 KALAKAUA AVE

HONOLULU, HI 96815

808-921-7066

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I booked another reservation at the Hau Tree Lanai with a sunset view and Caviar and Chips in mind.  We got the beautiful view but they were out of the Caviar we were told.  Ordered the Burrata and Tomatoes which was good but not great.  A bit salty.  The Hamachi Kama was fantastic. One of my favorite dishes in all of Waikiki.  We were given two collars that were meaty and glazed in a sweet and spicy Korean Gochujang sauce.  This is a great appetizer or main dish that can serve two people.  The Sausage and Fennel Pasta was good but again very salty.  View was incredible and the service was great.  Love this place and it holds a special place in my heart because I lived in this hotel for over a month when I first moved to Hawaii forty years ago.  

 Click links below to view previous posts on Hau Tree Lanai;

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2024/09/hau-tree-lanai.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2022/03/hau-tree-lanai.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2022/02/hau-tree-lanai.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2014/04/hau-tree-lanai.html

HAU TREE LANAI

NICE BAR IN LOBBY OF HOTEL

OUTDOOR PATIO OCEANFRONT SEATING

BEST SEAT AND VIEW IN WAIKIKI

HAU TREE LANAI MENU

BURRATA AND TOMATOES

HAMACHI KAMA

SO GOOD!

SAUSAGE AND FENNEL PASTA

SUNSET AT HAU TREE LANAI

MONK SEAL ON BEACH

WEDGE SALAD

DINNER AT HOME

A simple Wedge Salad is one of my fave light dinners.  Fills me up and satisfies!

WEDGE SALAD