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Genius Lounge

Name: Genius Lounge
Address: 346 Lewers St, Honolulu, HI, United States, 96815
Telephone: (808) 626-5362
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

256 Reviews

$30 and under

Hawaiian

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Let's grab a cool beer and new food menu items, have an Aloha experience with us!!
Genius Lounge is established in November 2009, is a full service bar restaurant serving Japanese inspired dishes.
It is perfect place to enjoy a low key night out with friends or a romantic date in the heart of Waikiki.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 8, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Hawaiian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Japanese
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 6:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–2:00 am
Phone number
(808) 626-5362
Website
http://geniusloungehawaii.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Daisuke Kano
Private party facilities
It's a hidden gem in heart of Waikiki. You'll find the perfect venue for your next special party at Genius Lounge. We can accommodate a variety of dinner parties for up to 70 guests. You and your guests will love our Japanese inspired Hawaiian fusion menu made with Special Aloha!
Private party contact
Daisuke Kano: (808) 626-5362

Location
346 Lewers St, Honolulu, HI 96815
Neighborhood
Honolulu
Cross street
Lewers St. and Kuhio St.
Parking details
Municipal Parking at Ritz Carlton Tower. Behind of our building.Open 24 hours$1.50 per hour (Coin operated parking only)Time Limit 5 hours.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine

Popular dishes

Edamame
Hawaiian Salt - Boiled soy beans with hawaiian sea salt. Garlic - Slightly boiled soy beans flash fried with garlic to give it a little kick in flavor and texture
- Hawaiian Salt$6.00
- Garlic$7.00
Curly Fries
Curly fries served with our original garlic sauce
- Regular$6.00
- Garlic$7.00
Kimchee Takowasa*$7.00
Raw Octopus marinated in our wasabi sauce mixed with kimchee
Pumpkin & Bacon Garlic Saute$8.00
Locally grown kabocha sauteed in garlic olive oil with bacon bits
Sausage Paradise$10.00
Three kinds of sausage served with grain mustard
Homemade Pickles$7.00
Japanese inspired house pickles, tangy sweetness, and a crunch from fresh locally grown vegetables
Kauai Shrimp Ajillo$14.00
Shrimp bathed in olive oil and sauteed along with mushrooms and cherry tomatoes
Salmon Dynamite Carpaccio*$14.00
Seared thin sliced salmon topped with tartar sauce and tropical fruits dressing on the side
Fish&Chips$11.00
Fresh cut breaded salmon, fried to golden brown, curly fries and homemade tartar sauce
Pipikaula$16.00
Hawaiian Style Dry-Aged Short Rib. A very famous and popular Hawaiian favorite
Ahi Poke$11.00
You can choose any sauce you like shoyu / Miso / Spicy Mayo
Deep Fried Calamari Rings$12.00
Deep fried calamari rings served with furikake & spicy mayo sauce tartar and worcester and tartar sauce
Garlic Lemongrass Pork$9.00
Pork belly marinated with fish sauce, garlic, jalapeno and lemongrass. Sauteed with white onion and bell pepper
Hawaiian Chicken Wing$11.00
Deep fried golden wings drizzled with a spicy hot hawaiian style buffalo sauce
Kalua Pork Cabbagge$7.00
Hawaiian traditional kalua pork mixed with sauteed cabbage. Best combination!
Cheese Paradise$18.00
Three Kinds of Cheese served with honey and grilled bagette
Black Mochiko Chicken Nanban$10.00
Deep fried mochiko chicken mixed with our original sweet & sour black nanban sauce topped with tartar sauce
Red Mochiko Chicken Nanban$10.00
Deep fried mochiko chicken mixed with our original spicy habanero garlic red nanban sauce topped with tartar sauce

Salad

Green Salad(Onion Dressing)$9.00
Mixed green leaf salad with onion-shoyu dressing
Grilled Bacon & Romain Caesar Salad(Garlic Dressing)$10.00
Grilled romaine lettuce tossed with bacon, croutons, parmesan and our homemade garlic dressing
Local Vegetable Bagna Cauda$16.00
Fresh locally grown vegetables served with anchovy and garlic "bagna cauda" sauce
Grilled Shrimp Salad(Aurora Sauce)$14.00
Green salad with grilled kaua'i shrimp with ranch and ketchup mixture

Main

Garlic Ahi Steak$17.00
Seared fresh caught ahi served with garlic cream sauce
Furikake Ahi Steak*$17.00
Fresh caught ahi, rolled in our furikake mixture. Seared lightly to your taste
Hawaiian Rib Eye Steak*$26.00
Skewered beef rib eye steak on top of mash potatoes served with Hawaiian BBQ sauce
Yuzu Chicken$15.00
Chicken thigh pan fried to a golden crispy color, served with a nice warming yuzu sauce
Grilled Thick Sliced Beef Tongue W / Green Onion Sauce*$20.00
Thick sliced beef tongue served w / Green onion sauce(salted and marinated with sesame oil)
Grilled Short Rib w/ Hawaiian BBQ Sauce$18.00
Grilled Short Rib with shoyu based sweet BBQ sauce

Pasta

Kauai Shrimp Peperoncino W / Mentai Mayo$16.00
Kauai Shrimp, onion, Bell Pepper, Minced Garlic, Red Hot Cilli Pepper frakes, Mentaiko Mayo, Green Onion
Garlic Lemongrass Pork Pasta$15.00
Garlic Lemongrass Pork, Cilantro, Lemon
Kalua Pork Hawaiian Carbonara$15.00
Our Home Made Kalua Pork, Small Diced Pineapple, Cream Sauce, Parmesan, Black Pepper

Tortilla Pizza

Hawaiian$14.00
Tomato Sauce, Kalua Pork, Small Diced Pineapple, Sliced Onion, BBQ Sauce
Loco Moco*$15.00
Patty, Egg, Dipping Demi Glace Sauce
4 Kinds Cheese$15.00

Rice

100% Beef Loco Moco*$16.00
Old time japanese favorite, instead of the regular local style gravy, served with a warm mouth watering demi glace sauce
Steak Loco Moco*$18.00
A twist on a local favorite, Grilled Short Rib on a bed of rice, topped with demi-glace and two eggs
Ahi Poke Bowl (Shoyu or Spicy) *$13.00
Ahi Poke with rice topped with green & white onions and dressed with our original homemade sauce
Short Rib Roll Sushi w / Spicy Mayo$18.00
Grilled Short Rib over sushi rice, topped with spicy mayo, green onions, and shredded red peppers

What 256 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.2Service
4.1Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Hawaii
Late Night Find
Hawaii
Vibrant Bar Scene
Hawaii
Hawaiian
Oahu
Late Night Find
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OpenTable Diner
New Mexico
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was perfect. We were able to talk and hear each other. Servers were very attentive and welcoming.
JF
JonathanF
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great drink selection. Good patio location
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Staff was friendly, accommodating and attentive. The food was fresh, quick and extremely satisfying.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Seems like a local hangout that was welcoming to tourists. Service was great - they handed off, and you always felt seen and taken care of. Food came quickly and tapas style - as things came up hot in the window. We appreciate this type of service. Would 100% recommend! Best and cheapest meal with drinks on the island.
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OpenTable Diner
San Antonio
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall1food3service3ambience1
It felt nothing like the profile it had on the app
KL
KellyL
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Genius lounge was a truly remarkable experience. The food was so flavorful and so well done. Nothing was overcooked, overstated, or overpriced. The service was great. We are very glad we found this little spot for our last night in town. We made our whole meal out of Pupu items from the menu and they were so good we ordered extra Mochiko chicken and kalua pork to snack on the next day for lunch. I wish we had known about this spot sooner!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was fantastic & quirky atmosphere added to the experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall1food4service1ambience1
Food was ok but the service was horrible and not accommodating.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Jackson Hole
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and great food!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Awesome food and drinks!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience3
Food and drinks were really good. The I recommend the Kalua Pork Nachos, Sushi and the Loco Moco. Food tasted very fresh and fool of flavor. The location of the resteraunt is easy to miss.
KM
KristinM
Birmingham
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 29, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Highly recommend this place! Don’t be alarmed when you walk up the alleyway stairs—the food and service was great!
MM
MaggieM
Phoenix
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Glad we found this out of the way restaurant. Sat upstairs overlooking the street and had one of our best meals in Waikiki. The garlic Ahi steak was delish as well as the udon noodle bowl. Would recommend this stop to anyone who wants something different from the large busy chain restaurants.
AN
AdrianaN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to hang with friends. Good food and drinks at a great price
OT
OpenTable Diner
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful experience at Genius Lounge. The staff were friendly, the service was great and the food was delicious. We look forward to visiting again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Sydney
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
And we were looking for something a little low-key and out of the hustle and bustle of Waikiki. After dining here we can comfortably say it was a great experience great food great drinks and very reasonably priced would highly recommend.
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keithc
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Cool place with good vibes
RM
ReneeM
West Virginia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was such a perfect find! I am glad we found this on Opentable. We would not have stopped and eaten here. Such a cool place!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really friendly staff, beautiful little spot food is 🤌🏻❤️
FC
FouziaC
Hawaii
40 reviews
vip
1.0
40 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience2
We were 3 and we ordered salads and entrees, my friend got her food first, I got mine 30 minutes later and the third person never got hers. We had to ask our waitress twice. Waitress never checked on us, 2 bites 2 minutes, or refill our drinks. Thé restaurant was not busy at all. Finally after 2 hours my friend got her food.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Got there on time, but my reservation was taken by someone else. The staff told me to wait 45 mins to be seated even though I was on time. And the staff not only never admitted their falut, but blamed me. When my wife complained, the waiter used f word and disrepected my wife. There are plenty of other izakaya restaurants in town. Take your money and time to a better place.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Had a nice evening at Genius Lounge. The food was great! The menu has a broad variety of local flavors. We enjoyed tempura shrimp rolls, garlic shrimp and the short ribs. Excellent mojitos as well. The kitchen was a little backed up but we appreciated the spacing between dishes. Prices were quite reasonable for Waikiki. Highly recommend!
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
My friends & family gathered for an impromptu celebration. Our reservation was accepted & respected in a timely fashion. Food was spectacular & service was excellent!
DP
DianeP
San Francisco
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Quaint restaurant right off the strip on the third floor. We had a party of 15 and used open table to book two tables 7 and 8 person since booking for 15 online wasn’t an option. When they called to verify, we requested the 15 to be placed together - 3 families with lots of teens. They told us it wasn’t possible. Throughout our whole meal, there would have been plenty of space for us to sit all together outside. Frustrated they weren’t a little more accommodating. The waitress with the strong accent was a bit abrasive in all interactions. When she came to our table to ask for drinks, one of us responded with an order and then the waitress just walked away without taking all our drink orders. Very odd. The second waitress was great / super friendly! The kitchen is small so you get food when it gets done so everyone in party gets it at different time. That didn’t bother us at all. All the food was great - sushi and surf and turf were amazing.
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OIUTD
Chicago
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Surprisingly nice restaurant. We had 8 people in our group and tried seventeen different dishes including appatisers and main courses none were dissapointing. Also, the cocktails were great too. I would recommend this place 100%.
LD
LianaD
Guam
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Excellent service! Drinks are great, especially the mai tai! Food is great, tasty, comforting as well! Had the island omelette rice and garlic ahi steak, looking forward to coming back!
AL
AmyL
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious here! We ordered what the server recommended and it did not disappoint! Genius Lounge offered some really interesting dishes with creative flavor profiles. It was so nice to sit outdoors and enjoy watching people walk by on the street below. And Ala Wai Canal was only a couple blocks away. We will definitely be back!
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 30, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience2
Service here sucked. Took 30 mins just to get our drinks & 45 to get our orders. Appetizers came at the same time as the main course & I received the wrong order. Food was decent, just not what I ordered.
AS
AlexS
Calgary
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
The ahi tuna was very good. Nice atmosphere also. A little hidden which is nice.
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Tawny
Hawaii
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
Their dishes can be a little pricey but it is sooo worth it. There are a lot of great stuff on the happy hour menu as well so best to take advantage of that (currently 6-7pm). Some of my favorites include the Garlic Shrimp (hh) Black Nanban Mochiko Chicken and the Kalua Pork Mac n Cheese!!!!
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
6 reviews
vip
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience3
I really wanted to like this place: the prices seemed reasonable and the food looked good in the pictures. Alas, all the food we actually got looked terrible (the grilled fish was of grey-ish color, the octopus was not properly marinated and honestly tasted bad, the salmon bruschetta had only three tiny pieces of salmon on it, barely noticeable, etc.). On top of that, the happy hour discount was not factored in when we received our bill (same happened to the guests sitting next table from us). Would not recommend.
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PolinaS
New York Area
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience2
We arrived at 7:30PM, ordered and then waited and waited. My plate came at 8:30PM and then the one of my husband at 9PM. If we go to a restaurant for a dinner, we expect to eat together! It wasn’t particularly tasty and the place wasn’t that big to take it so long. We would never come back!
MG
MariaG
Hawaii
14 reviews
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
This place could use a lot of help with staffing. Food is good but took longer than normal due to lack of staff. Overall the atmosphere was great a little tight but I would recommend.
PI
PetaInaBox
Phoenix
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Interesting small plates well executed. Seafood was fresh and tasty. Asian fusion done right!
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OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Was so surprised happy hour is 6-7 so we booked for dinner but got the benefit of great prices too
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious and they gave big portions. We went for more of the appetizers and they did not disappoint! Very delicious!
TJ
TimJ
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
I love Genius Lounge. Don't tell other people. I want to still be able to get a reservation when I come back to Oahu.
LM
LilyM
Vancouver
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Very creative dishes and huge selection of menu items for everyone. Favors were very unique and delicious. Server was very friendly and attentive. Will definitely be back for more.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant has absolutely delicious food. We had garlic shrimp, Yuzu chicken, loco moco, shrimp tempura sushi and everything was top flavorful! Very friendly staff, you can tell the food is fresh. This is a gem restaurant!
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milton
Orlando
29 reviews
vip
3.0
29 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience3
Food was mostly okay Kalua pork spring rolls were the best. Grilled tongue interesting but the spring onion condiment overwhelmed Beef ribs average, ahi with garlic sauce. The garlic overwhelmed the tuna Star was the crema catalana with mango bubbles Main problem. Service. I really like the table to get appetizers at the same time and then entrees. We got one appetizer. Then a main. Then another app, then after a long wait a main. Also. Mains have no sides. Never mentioned in the menu

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Diner temperature check required
- Staff temperature check required
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Genius Lounge using the Order Online button. Genius Lounge also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 626-5362.

Genius Lounge is rated 4.3 stars by 256 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 8, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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346 Lewers St, Honolulu, HI 96815

Additional information

Cross street
Lewers St. and Kuhio St.
Neighborhood
Honolulu
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 6:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–2:00 am
Cuisines
Hawaiian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Japanese
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Municipal Parking at Ritz Carlton Tower. Behind of our building.Open 24 hours$1.50 per hour (Coin operated parking only)Time Limit 5 hours.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Daisuke Kano
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine

Website
http://geniusloungehawaii.com/
Phone number
(808) 626-5362
Private party facilities
It's a hidden gem in heart of Waikiki. You'll find the perfect venue for your next special party at Genius Lounge. We can accommodate a variety of dinner parties for up to 70 guests. You and your guests will love our Japanese inspired Hawaiian fusion menu made with Special Aloha!
Private party contact
Daisuke Kano: (808) 626-5362

This restaurant now offers Takeout

Genius Lounge

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

Private dining

Additional information

Kalva Pork Nachos

Garlic Kavai Shrimp

Yuzu Chicken

Pupus

Edamame

Curly Fries

Kimchee Takowasa*$7.00

Pumpkin & Bacon Garlic Saute$8.00

Sausage Paradise$10.00

Homemade Pickles$7.00

Kauai Shrimp Ajillo$14.00

Salmon Dynamite Carpaccio*$14.00

Fish&Chips$11.00

Pipikaula$16.00

Ahi Poke$11.00

Deep Fried Calamari Rings$12.00

Garlic Lemongrass Pork$9.00

Hawaiian Chicken Wing$11.00

Kalua Pork Cabbagge$7.00

Cheese Paradise$18.00

Black Mochiko Chicken Nanban$10.00

Red Mochiko Chicken Nanban$10.00

Salad

Green Salad(Onion Dressing)$9.00

Grilled Bacon & Romain Caesar Salad(Garlic Dressing)$10.00

Local Vegetable Bagna Cauda$16.00

Grilled Shrimp Salad(Aurora Sauce)$14.00

Main

Garlic Ahi Steak$17.00

Furikake Ahi Steak*$17.00

Hawaiian Rib Eye Steak*$26.00

Yuzu Chicken$15.00

Grilled Thick Sliced Beef Tongue W / Green Onion Sauce*$20.00

Grilled Short Rib w/ Hawaiian BBQ Sauce$18.00

Pasta

Kauai Shrimp Peperoncino W / Mentai Mayo$16.00

Garlic Lemongrass Pork Pasta$15.00

Kalua Pork Hawaiian Carbonara$15.00

Tortilla Pizza

Hawaiian$14.00

Loco Moco*$15.00

4 Kinds Cheese$15.00

Rice

100% Beef Loco Moco*$16.00

Steak Loco Moco*$18.00

Ahi Poke Bowl (Shoyu or Spicy) *$13.00

Short Rib Roll Sushi w / Spicy Mayo$18.00

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