MONKEYPOD KITCHEN WAIKIKI

MONKEYPOD KITCHEN

OUTRIGGER REEF WAIKIKI

2169 KALIA ROAD

HONOLULU, HI

808-900-4226

https://monkeypodkitchen.com/

https://www.instagram.com/monkeypodkitchen/?hl=en

The old Shorebird restaurant in the Outrigger Reef Waikiki has been transformed into a large Monkeypod Kitchen.  The ocean views are incredible.  The menu mirrors the Monkeypod Kitchen in Ko'Olina.  Wish they would have mixed it up a bit with some different options.  We went pretty much with the standards that we order in Ko'Olina.  Nothing really stood out here but I did like the Poke Tacos.  The Ahi was super fresh.  Our Waioli Mixed Green Salad was served without the Beets so my Wife told the waiter and in less than a minute we had a small cup of Beets delivered to the table.  You cannot go wrong with the Pumpkin Patch Ravioli and the Hamakua Wild Mushroom & Truffle Pizza was a hit with my girls.  The Roasted Chicken Wings are flavorful and have a bit of heat.  We all however did not like the Yogurt Sauce.  My Daughter wanted to try the Jalapeño Mashed Potatoes and ended up not really liking them.

The Chocolate and Strawberry Pies were really good so save room for dessert.

Service was good but there were a lot of employees standing around doing nothing.  Probably because they have only been open 8 days and there was not much direction.  This place will be successful just like Ko'Olina but will not be my first choice for lunch or dinner in Waikiki.

MONKEYPOD KITCHEN WAIKIKI

MONKEYPOD KITCHEN MENU

BEAUTIFUL OCEAN VIEWS 

OCEANFRONT DINING IN WAIKIKI

VIEWS FROM EVERY SEAT

DINNER IS SERVED AT MONKEYPOD

POKE TACOS

SUPER FRESH AHI

WAIOLI FARM MIXED GREENS

HAMAKUA WILD MUSHROOM PIZZA

PUMPKIN PATCH RAVIOLI

ROASTED CHICKEN WINGS

JALAPENO MASHED POTATOES

DINNER AND PIE AT MONKEYPOD KITCHEN WAIKIKI

MONKEYPOD KITCHEN - KO'OLINA

MONKEYPOD KITCHEN

92-1048 OLANI STREET

KAPOLEI, HI  96707

808-380-4086

HOURS:  Monday thru Friday 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM

                 Saturday and Sunday 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM

www.monkeypodkitchen.com/ko-olina/

www.yelp.com/biz/monkeypod-kitchen-kapolei

www.facebook.com/MonkeypodKitchenByMerrimanOahu/?rf=208459529291102

Another great meal at Monkeypod.  This place has never disappointed and is a favorite spot when visiting friends in Ko'Olina.  Dinner on this incredible evening took three hours because we took our time enjoying appetizers while enjoying some wine and the ordering dinner over an hour later.  Dinner led to everyone sharing a few pieces of their pies and maybe a little more wine.  Our waitress Mariah was incredible.  Smiling, laughing and very knowledgable about everything on the menu including all the ingredients.  She is amazing.  Her love for her customers and job shine through her big smile and heart.  

Click links below for previous posts on Monkeypod Kitchen;

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2016/01/monkeypod-kitchen.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2013/03/monkeypod-kitchen-koolina-hawaii.html

MONKEYPOD KITCHEN

MONKEYPOD KITCHEN IN KO'OLINA

GET HERE EARLY AS THE PLACE ALWAYS FILLS UP

PICK UP A MONKEYPOD T-SHIRT

LOWER BAR, RESTAURANT AND OUTDOOR LANAI SEATING

UPSTAIRS BAR AND DINING ROOM

UPSTAIRS DINING ROOM

VIEW OF THE 10TH HOLE OF KO'OLINA GOLF COURSE FROM THE UPSTAIRS DINING ROOM

MONKEYPOD KITCHEN MENU

APPETIZERS ARE A MUST HERE

SALADS BURGERS AND STUFFS

FISH, BEEF AND KIDS MENU

PUMPKIN PATCH RAVIOLI IS A FAMILY FAVORITE

GARLIC TRUFFLE FRIES ARE ALSO A FAVORITE

AND YES THE BRUSSELS SPROUTS ARE A FAVORITE

WAIT....WE LOVE THE POTSTICKERS TOO

AND THE LOBSTER DEVILED EGGS

OH....AND I LOVE THE AHI TACOS

KALE SALAD WITH FISH

DAILY STEAK SPECIAL

DAILY FISH SPECIAL OPAKAPAKA

ONE OF HAWAII'S BEST WAITRESSES - MARIAH

STRAWBERRY PIE

BANANA PIE

MONKEYPOD KITCHEN

MONKEYPOX KITCHEN

92-1048 OLANI STREET

KAPOLEI, HI  96707

808-380-4086

HOURS:  Monday thru Friday 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM

                 Saturday/Sunday 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM

www.monkeypodkitchen.com

After many visits to Monkeypod Kitchen in Ko'Olina I can honestly say that this place is always good and probably one of my favorite places to eat on Oahu.  I have my "go to" list of dishes that really make this a great place to eat family style or visit for Pupu's and cocktails.  First up are the Oven Charred Brussels Sprouts ($9.95).  Yes Brussels Sprouts.  You would never think that this would be a "go to" dish but at Monkeypod they are delicious and charred to perfection.  Our table of six loved them and we ended up ordering two portions for the table.  Probably could have had three.  Next up are the Poke Tacos ($21.95).  Now these are a bit expensive but they use the freshest Ahi and the taste is delicious.  The Kauai Shrimp and Hamakua Mushroom Dim Sum ($13.95) are also made fresh and delicious.  All local fresh ingredients and you can taste the flavors.  My favorite dish here though is the Pumpkin Patch Ravioli ($13.95).  The pasta is made fresh and the flavor of the Squash is fantastic.  Everyone at the table gobbled up this dish too.  The Garlic Truffle Oil Fries ($9.95) are some of the best French Fries on the Island.  Totally addicting and you will be amazed how fast the large bowl of spuds disappears from the table.  We ordered Half Margherita and Half Proletariat Pizza ($18.95).  Again a bit expensive but it is pretty good pizza.  I like the thin crust and fact that you can taste all of the ingredients on the pizza because everything is fresh.  My Daughter loved the Saimin with Kalua Pork ($16.95).  Once again expensive for a bowl of noodles but the large portion of the Kalua Pork puts this Saimin over the top.  Our friends enjoyed a fresh fish of the day and absolutely loved it.  Don't leave Monkeypod Kitchen without ordering a piece of pie.  We had the Chocolate Pie ($8.95) and it was devoured in sixty seconds.  Also love the Strawberry Pie here.  All are good.  Our waitress who was named Mariah was very knowledgeable about the menu and could recite every ingredient in dishes we asked about plus the specials.  She was bubbly, friendly and very professional.  One of the best on the Island because she really seems to enjoy her job and care about her guests.  I was amazed how she looked people directly in the eyes and listened to their requests and questions.  Always smiling and making you feel welcome.

Click link below to view another post on Monkeypod Kitchen;

http://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2013/03/monkeypod-kitchen-koolina-hawaii.html

MONKEYPOD KITCHEN KO'OLINA

MONKEYPOX KITCHEN MENU

NO COORS LIGHT HERE.  ONLY CRAFT BEERS

APPETIZERS AND PIZZA ARE MY FAVORITES AT MONKEYPOD

SALADS, BURGERS, STUFFS AND NOODLES

FRESH FISH, MEATS AND SIDES

DRINKS AND THE BEST PIES ON THE ISLAND

WINE SELECTION

BRUSSELS SPROUTS

OVEN CHARRED SWEET AND SO DELICIOUS

POKE TACOS

KAUAI SHRIMP AND HAMAKUA MUSHROOM DIM SUM

DIM SUM WITH HOT MUSTARD AND CHILI PASTE

PUMPKIN PATCH RAVIOLI IS MY FAVORITE!

GREAT TASTING SQUASH WITH SAGE

GARLIC TRUFFLE OIL FRENCH FRIES

SAIMIN WITH KALUA PORK

FRESH FISH OF THE DAY

HALF MARGARITA AND HALF SAUSAGE PIZZA

CHOCOLATE PIE