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Hoku's, Honolulu, HI

Hoku's

4.6
4.6
2239 Reviews
$50 and over
Hawaiian Regional

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for brunch
Open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday and for its famous Sunday Brunch Buffet, Hoku's at The Kahala Hotel & Resort is heralded for its tantalizing menu featuring global Hawaiian cuisine, — all sourced fresh, sustainable and of the highest quality — serve as the foundation for our menus, a mixture of tradition and ingenuity uniquely adapted for the cosmopolitan guest’s palate. Elegant and refined, yet comfortable and relaxed. Trained in Michelin-starred restaurants around the world, Chef Jonathan Mizukami blends French-influenced cuisine with fresh local flavors.
*Please inform us of any food allergies or special dietary needs at least 72 hrs in advance. Reservations require credit card & must be cancelled at least 48 hrs in advance.

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Additional information

  • Location
    5000 Kahala Ave., Honolulu, HI 96816
  • Area
    Honolulu
  • Cross Street
    Kahala Avenue
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Huaka'i Wine Series - Champagne Bollinger

    28 Dec 2024 only
    Join us for an evening at Hoku's with Master Sommelier Patrick Okubo featuring Champagne Bollinger, an icon in Champagne House with a reputation for having extraordinary distinct Champagnes. A special 4-course tasting menu was curated to pair with some of the winery's most sought after selections, including PN and La Grand Annee. Price is 425 plus tax and service charge. Menu is subject to change. No other menus will be available for the evening. Cancellations less than 72 hrs in advance will be charged 215 per person. No-Shows will be charged 425 per person.

  • Hoku's Sunday Brunch Buffet

    US$110.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy the popular Sunday buffet at Hoku's or in the Veranda lounge under the iconic chandeliers. Experience a new dawn of fresh and classic items such as Signature garlic and rosemary rubbed prime rib of beef, misoyaki butterfish, steamed Dungeness and Snow crab, chilled lobster tail, Mountain View Farm suckling pig, auction-fresh sashimi, and a divine selection of decadent desserts. Price per adult is $110 and child (6-12) $55, plus tax and gratuity. A 19% service charge is added to parties of 6 or more. No-show reservations will be charges the full amount of $110 per person.

  • Christmas Eve

    24 Dec 2024 only
    Get into the festive spirit at Hoku's with an elevated 5-course meal curated by Executive Chef Jonathan Mizukami. Please visit the Hoku's website for the full menu. Credit card required to secure reservation. Christmas Eve menu is 245 plus tax and gratuity and will be the only menu selection available for this date. Cancellations less than 72 hours in advance will be subject to a charge of 125 per person; No show reservations will be subject to a charge of 245 per person. Parking is complimentary. Menu is subject to change at any time due to availability of fresh ingredients. Unfortunately, due to the style of offerings, we are unable to accommodate menu adjustment requests.

Menu

$245. Available on Thursday, November 28, 2024; Seating available from 5pm - 8pm. Menu items subject to availability

Main

  • Chilled Maine Lobster

    Hawaiian Hearts of Palm and Chilled Kahuku Corn Soup

    • Hand Rolled Celeriac Agnolotti

      Black Winter Truffles, Toasted Macadamia Nuts, and Brown Butter

      • Turkey en Croûte

        Sage Sausage, Oprah's Farm Carrots, "Mushroom Duxelle" Honey Poached Cranberries, and Turkey Gravy

        • Shave Ice

          Kaʻu Orange and Bourbon Vanilla Cream

          • Pumpkin Basque Cheesecake

            Caramel and Spiced Apple Compôte

            Last updated: 3 October 2024

            What 2,239 people are saying

            Overall ratings and reviews

            Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

            4.6
            4.6 based on recent ratings
            • 4.6Food
            • 4.7Service
            • 4.7Ambience
            • 4.1Value

            Noise • Moderate

            Loved For

            • Hawaii

              Great for brunch

            • Oahu

              Great for brunch

            • Oahu

              Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

            Review summary

            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
            Hoku's offers a sophisticated dining experience with a stunning ocean view, known for its "amazing food" and "impeccable service." Diners appreciate the innovative tasting menus and exceptional brunch. While some find it pricey, the culinary artistry, particularly the "superb sashimi and poke," makes it ideal for special occasions.

            2,239 Reviews

            1. John

              VIP

              Hawaii

              76 reviews

              5.0

              76 reviews

              Dined 1 day ago

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              The Sunday brunch is fantastic! It is incredibly classy for a buffet. Our guests from the mainland were blown away by the quality of the meal. Service is always first class, and the food is fresh and the highest quality.

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            2. 冨美江

              Tokyo

              1 review

              4.0

              1 review

              Dined 1 day ago

              1. Overall 4
              2. Food 4
              3. Service 4
              4. Ambience 5
              お料理 はどれもとても新鮮で美味しかったです。 楽しみにしていた牡蠣が無かったのが残念なので星を一つ少なくしました。 窓からの景色もとても美しくいい時間でした。

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            3. LAWRENCE

              Hawaii

              1 review

              5.0

              1 review

              Dined 1 day ago

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              The food, and service is excellent. My wife and I dined at Hoku's before and we decided to introduce them to the restaurant and their feedback was they haven't tasted food that great. Matter of fact one of our guest remarked that "...even the cruise ship don't have food this good." We'll be back.

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            4. Linda

              VIP

              Hawaii

              33 reviews

              3.0

              33 reviews

              Dined 2 days ago

              1. Overall 3
              2. Food 2
              3. Service 3
              4. Ambience 4
              This restaurant is so overrated. It shouldn’t have a rating. If this chef worked at a three star restaurant, he didn’t learn much. The food was subpar, the attention to detail minus and the menu itself very strange

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            5. Jeanilou

              VIP

              Hawaii

              1 review

              5.0

              1 review

              Dined 2 days ago

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              We had an amazing time at Hoku’s for our annual girls holiday dinner. The food, service, and drinks were impeccable. Rodel and Dustin gave us the white glove treatment and we were spoiled the whole night. We will be back for sure! Mahalo and happy holidays!!!

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            6. Albert

              Montreal

              2 reviews

              2.0

              2 reviews

              Dined 3 days ago

              1. Overall 2
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 4
              The food was excellent. However, when it come to the bill it was overly overcharged. We had the 4 courses tasting menu. We ordered the pasta with truffle which had a supplement of $45 each on the menu as the 2nd course. When the bill came the supplement had increased to $100 each without any explanation. That dish with a non disclosed $100 supplement was totally overpriced. I have subsequently found similar overcharging practices from this restaurant on the internet. My recommendation for any potential dinners would be to double check the bill for any overcharging on any of the supplements.

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            7. Curtis

              VIP

              Hawaii

              2 reviews

              2.0

              2 reviews

              Dined 5 days ago

              1. Overall 2
              2. Food 2
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 4
              Over priced with very limited menu. Have eaten there many times over the years and this was not a satisfactory meal!!

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            8. Marianne

              Calgary

              2 reviews

              5.0

              2 reviews

              Dined 5 days ago

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              What a wonderful team working here- the greeting, the knowledgeable and very personable wait staff, the food that was out of this world! A real experience. So happy to have experienced this.

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            9. Lani

              VIP

              Los Angeles

              77 reviews

              5.0

              77 reviews

              Dined on 13 December 2024

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              Amazing! Can’t wait to go back!! The beet salad, truffle pasta and sort rib were pure perfection!! Service was spot on and overall we had a wonderful anniversary celebration!

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            10. Mona

              VIP

              Phoenix

              108 reviews

              5.0

              108 reviews

              Dined on 12 December 2024

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              Creative and delicious cuisine. Impeccable service. And beautiful views. It's a wonderful experience.

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            FAQs

            Hoku's is rated 4.6 stars by 2239 OpenTable diners.

            Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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            2 people
            19:00
            Booked 2 times today
            Experiences are available.
            Google Map for Hoku's

            5000 Kahala Ave., Honolulu, HI 96816

            Dining areas

            Additional information

            • Cross Street
              Kahala Avenue
            • Area
              Honolulu
            • Hours of Operation
              Brunch Sun 09:00–13:30 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–20:00
            • Price
              $50 and over
            • Cuisines
              Hawaiian Regional, Contemporary American, Farm-to-table
            • Dining style
              Elegant Dining
            • Dress code
              Smart Casual
            • Parking details
              Private Lot
            • Payment Options
              AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
            • Executive Chef
              Jonathan Mizukami
            • Additional
              Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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