THE LOCAL@HNL

THE LOCAL@HNL

HONOLULU AIRPORT

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Taking a red eye flight out of Terminal 2 at the Honolulu Airport and had time for a late dinner.  Ordered the Mahi Mahi Tacos and to my total surprise, they were really good.  

Mahi Mahi was super fresh!

THE LOCAL AT HNL

THE LOCAL@HNL MENU

GRILLED MAHI MAHI TACOS

 

MAUKA MARKET - HONOLULU AIRPORT

LUNCH AT HAWAIIAN AIRLINES TERMINAL

This has become my "go to" lunch when traveling overseas on Hawaiian Airlines.  Located in the new Terminal 1, the Mauka Market serves one of the best plates of fish on Oahu.  As good or better than most really good restaurants in Honolulu.  Fresh Mahi Mahi with a delicious slightly spicy sauce that packs flavor and a punch.  The veggies put this dish over the top for me.  Absolutely love it!

Click links below to view more posts on Mauka Market;

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2023/12/mauka-market-honolulu-airport-mauka.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2023/06/mauka-market-honolulu-airport-mauka.html

GRILLED MAHI MAHI BOWL

 

MAUKA MARKET - HONOLULU AIRPORT

PRE FLIGHT LUNCH AT THE AIRPORT

Heading out to the mainland for quick trip and wanted to have lunch before boarding the plane.  The Hawaiian Airlines Terminal near my gate had only one restaurant option.  The Mauka Market which I have eaten at several times and never been impressed.  This time the food rocked my world.  So good that I actually thanked the Chef.  The Mahi Mahi Bowl was incredible.  With each bite I thought to myself, "this is better than any high quality restaurant in Honolulu".  The Mahi Mahi was fresh, cooked perfectly and covered in an amazing slightly spicy sauce that made this one of my favorite Mahi Mahi dishes ever.  Really...it was that good.  Cannot wait for another Hawaiian flight so I can order this tasty dish again.

MAUKA MARKET - HONOLULU AIRPORT

LOCATED IN HAWAIIAN AIRLINES NEW TERMINAL

MAUKA MARKET MENU

GRILLED MAHI MAHI BOWL WITH A LITTLE VINO

MAHI MAHI WAS FANTASTIC!

 

FRESH MAHI MAHI

DINNER AT HOME

Mahi Mahi this fresh is in a class of its own.  Melts like butter in your mouth with delicious flavor.  This was so good!

FRESH MAHI MAHI

SUPER FRESH MAHI MAHI FROM TAMASHIRO MARKET

MAHI MAHI AND SASHIMI

DINNER AT HOME

This dinner of Fresh Mahi Mahi and Sashimi was the bomb.  Ten times better than the $80 per person buffet at the Hyatt.  The Mahi was on sale so this meal for three cost less than $40.  The fresh Ahi was expensive at $42 per pound so this little block was $18.  Made a simple sauce using Butter, White Wine, Chicken Stock, Heavy Cream and Capers.  Restaurant quality at home and so delicious!

MAHI MAHI DINNER

FRESH AHI SASHIMI

FRESH MAHI MAHI ON SALE.  THIS WAS UNDER $9

FRESH AHI BLOCK

FIVE STAR DINNER ON THE LANAI

 

MAHI MAHI WITH WHITE WINE CAPER SAUCE

DINNER AT HOME

This restaurant quality dinner at home hit the spot.  Absolutely delicious!  Super fresh Mahi Mahi served with a White Wine Cream Sauce and Capers.  

MAHI MAHI WITH WHITE WINE CAPER SAUCE

MAHI MAHI ON THE LANAI

 

BUTTER POACHED MAHI MAHI

DINNER AT HOME

This simple preparation of Mahi Mahi was incredible.  Restaurant quality at home.  I watched an episode of No Reservations with Anthony Bourdain featuring Chef Joel Robuchon and he prepared a fish in a pan with lots of butter.  Spooning it over the fish while cooking.  I finished the dish with fresh vegetables and a Shallot Cream Sauce.  

BUTTER POACHED MAHI MAHI

FRESH MAHI MAHI

A LITTLE BUTTER WITH MY MAHI MAHI

 

GRILLED MAHI MAHI WITH TRUFFLE CREAM SAUCE

DINNER AT HOME

This was a perfect dinner on the lanai.  Super fresh Mahi Mahi with a Truffle Cream Sauce, Sautéed vegetables and Sashimi with Avocado.  

GRILLED MAHI MAHI

BEAUTIFUL CUT OF MAHI MAHI

FRESH AHI 

AHI SASHIMI WITH AVOCADO

SEAFOOD ON THE LANAI

 

FRESH MAHI MAHI WITH BOK CHOY

DINNER AT HOME

Fresh Mahi Mahi went down in price this week so I grabbed some for dinner.  When Mahi Mahi is this fresh, you really just need to sauté or grill it with salt and pepper and maybe a light sauce.

MAHI MAHI WITH BOK CHOY

 

MAHI MAHI WITH TRUFFLE MUSHROOM CREAM SAUCE

DINNER AT HOME

This was one of my all time favorite Mahi Mahi dinners.  Mahi was fresh and my Truffle Mushroom Sauce rocked.  Didn't hurt to have some shaved Truffles on top.  Wow...this was incredible.

MAHI MAHI WITH TRUFFLE MUSHROOM CREAM SAUCE

TRUFFLES IN THE SAUCE AND ON THE MAHI

FRESH MAHI MAHI

SIMPLY PAN SEARED IN BUTTER WITH SALT AND PEPPER

TRUFFLE MUSHROOM CREAM SAUCE

MY SECRETS TO TRUFFLE UP A DISH

TRUFFLE ZEST


TRUFFLE BUTTER

BUTTER POACHED MAHI MAHI WITH LEMON CAPER SAUCE

DINNER AT HOME

Picked up some super fresh Mahi Mahi and made this simple dinner that was restaurant quality.  

BUTTER POACED MAHI MAHI WITH LEMON CAPER SAUCE

 

MAHI MAHI WITH PAPAYA SALSA

DINNER AT HOME

We eat a lot of Mahi Mahi living in Hawaii.  Search this blog and you will find dozens of posts on Mahi Mahi preparations.  Of all the Mahi Mahi I have ever eaten at home or in restaurants, this was the ABSOLUTE BEST.  Probably because the Mahi Mahi was caught the day before by a friend who gave us the fish.  I made a simple Beurre Blanc sauce with White Wine, Shallots, Cream, Lemon Juice and Butter.  Topped with a Papaya Salsa with a touch of Balsamic Glaze.  

MAHI MAHI WITH PAPAYA SALSA

FRESH MAHI MAHI CAUGHT THE DAY BEFORE IN HAWAII

 

BAKED MAHI MAHI WITH TRUFFLE CREAM SAUCE

DINNER AT HOME

Fresh Mahi Mahi was available at the market so I grabbed some.  Baked it in a Truffle Cream Sauce made with Butter, Lemon, Dijon Mustard, Garlic, Cream, Truffle, Salt and Pepper.

This was restaurant quality and delicious.  Get the sauce recipe by clicking link below.

I added the Truffle Zest which is not included in this recipe.

https://www.recipetineats.com/baked-fish-with-lemon-cream-sauce/

BAKED MAHI MAHI WITH TRUFFLE CREAM SAUCE

 

LEAHI MARKET @ HNL

LEAHI MARKET @ HNL

HONOLULU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

NEAR UNITED TERMINAL

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Wanted to eat prior to a long flight and Leahi Market was just a few gates away from my gate.

After showing my I.D. and vaccination card I was permitted to sit at a table near the bar.  I was given an rancid menu that was mangled, written on and dirty.  Ordered the Grilled Mahi Mahi Rice Bowl and let me tell you this was delicious.  Probably one of the best dishes served in the entire airport.  The Mahi was fresh, cooked perfectly and really good.  The fresh vegetables kicked it up another notch and made me really love this dish.

GRILLED MAHI MAHI RICE BOWL

LEAHI MARKET @ HNL MENU

PRE-FLIGHT MEAL AND VINO WAS OUTSTANDING

BAR AND SEATING

 

MAHI MAHI WITH WHITE WINE, BUTTER CAPER SAUCE

DINNER AT HOME

Loved this fresh Mahi Mahi dinner on the lanai.  I make the sauce with Shallots, Garlic, Butter, White Wine, Chicken Stock, Cream and Capers.

MAHI MAHI WITH WHITE WINE, BUTTER CAPER SAUCE

MAHI MAHI ON THE LANAI

 

MAHI MAHI WITH AVOCADO BUTTER

DINNER AT HOME

My Wife loves the Swordfish with Avocado Butter served at the Brigantine in Del Mar, CA.

I wanted to replicate the dish for her but could not find fresh Swordfish at the market.  They did have fresh Mahi Mahi at the crazy price of $29 per pound though.  I bought the Mahi despite the high price as it was the best fish available at this time.  Marinated the fish in a mixture of Oil, Soy Sauce, Garlic and Lemon Juice.  Made the Avocado Butter by mixing together Butter, Avocado, Lime Juice, Garlic, Salt and Parsley.  This dish came out amazing and the fresh Mahi was delicious.  The Avocado Butter was a hit with the Wife too!

MAHI MAHI WITH AVOCADO BUTTER

MAHI MAHI ON THE LANAI