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Thursday, August 27, 2026

ALAN WONG'S ON THE VERANDA - THE KAHALA RESORT

THE VERANDA

THE KAHALA HOTEL AND RESORT

5000 KAHALA AVE

HONOLULU, HI 96816

808-739-8760

www.kahalaresort.com

https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-veranda-honolulu-5

https://www.facebook.com/theverandakahala/

https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/248078869/united-states/honolulu-hawaii/the-veranda-at-the-kahala-hotel-and-resort/

With my daughter in town for a few weeks, we decided to head down to The Kahala for drinks and dinner. Didn't have any reservations or idea where we would eat. Hit the Plumeria Beach House and found that it along with the bar were closed at 5PM. Headed down the beach to the Seaside Grill which is a little hidden gem of a spot for drinks and light meals. The waiter was fantastic and we totally enjoyed sitting on the sand and enjoying the beautiful ocean view. Decided to go to Alan Wong's for dinner and walked in to find two or three gals at the podium who all looked like they saw a ghost when we walked in around 5:30. None of them smiled or welcomed us to the restaurant. I asked if they had room for two and all three immediately said "no" despite the restaurant being empty. I asked if they had a bar and they showed us around the corner where the bartender immediately let us know that they only serve a limited menu at the bar without about five items. Actually felt like they didn't want us to eat there. Bazaar. She then said it was the menu for the Veranda too. Looking at the bar and then the Veranda, we chose to sit on the Veranda and order dinner there. Glad we did because service and attitude on the Veranda were superior over Alan Wong's plus the view was amazing. My daughter enjoyed "The World's Best Mai Tai" while I relaxed with a crisp Chardonnay. The Ahi Sashimi was fresh and the perfect start to a pretty good meal. The Garlic Shrimp were good but nothing I would come back again for. The special steak was pretty delicious and the Chocolate Crunch Bars ended the dinner on a high note. The Veranda to me is another gem but I just wish you could order a larger variety of pupu's and entrees here because you cannot beat the atmosphere, ambiance and view!

Click link below to view post on the new Alan Wong's at The Kahala;

https://www.greateatshawaii.com/2026/03/alan-wongs-at-kahala.html

ENJOYING ALAN WONG'S ON THE VERANDA

A WALK ON KAHALA BEACH BEFORE WE DINE

PRE DINNER DRINKS ON THE BEACH AT THE SEASIDE GRILL

THE VERANDA ALAN WONG'S MENU

THE WORLD'S BEST MAI TAI

WORLD'S BEST MAI TAI VIDEO

MUCH BETTER VIEW THAN SITTING AT THE BAR

AHI SASHIMI

SHRIMP PARMESAN GARLIC BLACK PEPPER SAUCE

STEAK WITH A VIEW

SPECIAL STEAK WAS $80

WAILUA CHOCOLATE CRUNCH BAR

Monday, March 30, 2026

BEST BITES OF 2026 - THE COCONUT AT ALAN WONG'S KAHALA

THE COCONUT

ALAN WONG'S AT THE KAHALA

After a delicious meal at Alan Wong's Kahala, the dessert menu came and I saw an old time favorite called The Coconut on the menu. This was always a "must' order at Alan Wong's on King Street for over two decades. The presentation is stunning and the flavors are the perfect way to end a dinner at the new Alan Wong's.

Click link below to view full post on Alan Wong's Kahala;

https://www.greateatshawaii.com/2026/03/alan-wongs-at-kahala.html

THE COCONUT

ALAN WONG'S AT THE KAHALA

KAHALA HOTEL AND RESORT

5000 KALAKAUA AVENUE

HONOLULU, HI

https://www.kahalaresort.com/dining/alan-wongs/

https://www.instagram.com/alanwongskahala/

Alan Wong's is back and now you can enjoy all of the old favorite dishes at The Kahala Resort. The Kahala and Alan Wong's is a match made in heaven and the perfect dining venue for locals and tourists alike. You get the views, great service and classic dishes that made Alan Wong's on King Street an award winning favorite for over 20 years. Opening the menu brought back memories with "Da Bag", Soup and Sandwich jumping out at me. I wanted to order everything on the Appetizer menu but my wife made me keep it to only three. First up was "Da Bag: which I always ordered on King Street. Clams and delicious Kalua Pork. The Kalua Pork was perfect but almost all the Clams did not open. I pried a few open with a fork and left the rest in Da Bag. The Ahi Poke, Avocado Salsa and Wonton Stack was beautiful and delicious. This is more than enough for two and I could have eaten the entire dish myself. The world famous Soup and Sandwich was just how I remembered with the Grilled Cheese Sandwich being the star. Buttery, light with super moist Kalua Pork. Didn't taste much Foie Gras but still loved it. The Steamed Opakapaka was one of the best plates of fish I have ever eaten. Super buttery with the fish being light, delicate and delicious. The sauce shines here and you might just want to lick the plate. When I saw the dessert menu I almost lost it. There was The Coconut and the Chocolate Crunch Bar. Had to order both and I darn near finished both. The Coconut is visually stunning and the light coconut flavor pairs perfectly with the hard chocolate shell. This was an almost perfect dinner with great food, service, wine and view. Cannot wait to return and will be a regular here. Make your reservations now because the prices are right and I cannot see them staying this low at The Kahala for long.

Click links below to view previous posts on Alan Wong's;

https://www.greateatshawaii.com/2018/12/alan-wongs.html

https://www.greateatshawaii.com/2016/02/alan-wongs.html

https://www.greateatshawaii.com/2015/04/alan-wongs-restaurant.html