It was certainly in a nice area secluded. The location seems to be older but has charm. The seats were comfortable, our host was nice and knowledgeable, the presentation of the meals were well thought out. Portions are not huge however it's fine dining. Certainly be prepared as this is not a cheap restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Mr. Oof
Visited Hoku’s at Kahala for Sunday brunch on a rainy day.
Although we reserved a seat on the patio, the staff accommodated us with an indoor table.
The buffet did not let us down with its premium price of $110 per adult.
The menu consisted mainly of seafood dishes, with a variety of fresh sashimi and poke.
The highlight was the all-you-can-eat lobster tails, which can be ordered from the table with the option of raw or grilled.
The grilled rice ball with tuna poke was also available to order from the table.
Both tasted amazing, and we were surprised by how thick each lobster tail was.
Though drinks were charged separately, we still enjoyed savoring the main buffet courses.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tim Wong (Photo \u0026 Tech Alaka'i)
Sunday brunch is epic. Lobster (hot or cold) and ahi musubi are the best. The miso butterfish (black cod) is also stellar. Lots of fresh poke and sashimi. Salmon benedict. Prime rib, tempura, roast pork, and so meant desserts. Service is outstanding, especially Reyne.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Patricia
Excellent food, excellent service, excellent experience. Thank you for making my elderly fatherʻs birthday celebration special and memorable. Aloha!
Sailor Dahl
I had a very good burger here!
Hit List
5 star everything, food, service, view. The espresso Martini was double the size of what I'm used to and was delicious. Not cheap but had 4 lobster tails and a lot of crab legs, so I think that alone was worth the price. Very tender prime rib.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carroll
Sunday brunch always excellent. Love the prime rib, Butterfish and bread pudding. Aleays attentive service and no hurry to eat all the great selections.
Kevin Abe
Food is good for this caliber buffet in Honolulu. Nice setting and ambiance and great table and restaurant service teams. Not overly extravagant but good variety. You would think for the price they could at least include soft drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Debra
My husband and I had dinner here New Years evening. We shared a meal because we are light eaters and he doesn't like leftovers, as he claims they rarely taste as well the next day. I also am on Wegovy, so my appetite is minimal. The food was very good, small portions, but tasted very good. Our bill was almost $300- and we shared! We each had ONE glass of wine. Imagine the bill if we each ordered separate dinners! This restaurant is very nice, but well beyond our price range, and he's a doctor and I am a nurse. If you can afford this, then this is a great place for you. We will never return. Forgot to mention they did give us Kamina'-ina discount, for locals. The irony.
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Emily
We visited Hoku's to celebrate New Year's Eve and the final night of 2025. Our reservation was at 8:00 PM, and the evening felt slightly time-constrained, likely due to the holiday schedule. The atmosphere was calm and elegant, making it a nice place to quietly reflect and close out the year. While the overall experience was pleasant, the food quality did not fully stand out relative to the premium pricing. It was still enjoyable as a special occasion dinner during the holidays and worth experiencing at least once. We especially appreciated the friendly and attentive service from our dining waitress, which added warmth to the evening. Overall, it was a peaceful and refined way to end the year, though the value of the food could be improved.
Nancy Shimizu
Brunch buffet is simply exceptional! Lobster and crab cocktail, ahi musubi with a lovely crust, local favorites, tempura, prime rib, miso butterfish... I could go on, but why? Come and enjoy for yourself! Don't forget the lilikoi mimosas!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dawn
We had such a beautiful meal! Every effort was made to accommodate us. The menu was prix fixe and labeled as “no substitutions” but I do not eat meat (pescatarian) so the incredible fork-tender wagyu beef was lost on me. Instead, the chef prepared an INCREDIBLE butter poached Maine lobster mushroom risotto 🤤for me. Very happy. The final course was a festive and delicious Yule log dessert- too beautiful to eat- but we managed
Francisco
Had the Christmas dinner set menu. Service was great and servers were attentive. However, the food was disappointing. We weren't asked how we wanted our steak, and when it came out it was very overcooked. The chocolate dessert tasted like it came from a packaged box. The pasta was quite nice, and it was the only dish that we liked. However, the experience was definitely not worth the elevated price.
Love this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It was certainly in a nice area secluded. The location seems to be older but has charm. The seats were comfortable, our host was nice and knowledgeable, the presentation of the meals were well thought out. Portions are not huge however it's fine dining. Certainly be prepared as this is not a cheap restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Visited Hoku’s at Kahala for Sunday brunch on a rainy day.
Although we reserved a seat on the patio, the staff accommodated us with an indoor table.
The buffet did not let us down with its premium price of $110 per adult.
The menu consisted mainly of seafood dishes, with a variety of fresh sashimi and poke.
The highlight was the all-you-can-eat lobster tails, which can be ordered from the table with the option of raw or grilled.
The grilled rice ball with tuna poke was also available to order from the table.
Both tasted amazing, and we were surprised by how thick each lobster tail was.
Though drinks were charged separately, we still enjoyed savoring the main buffet courses.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sunday brunch is epic. Lobster (hot or cold) and ahi musubi are the best. The miso butterfish (black cod) is also stellar. Lots of fresh poke and sashimi. Salmon benedict. Prime rib, tempura, roast pork, and so meant desserts. Service is outstanding, especially Reyne.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food, excellent service, excellent experience. Thank you for making my elderly fatherʻs birthday celebration special and memorable. Aloha!
I had a very good burger here!
5 star everything, food, service, view. The espresso Martini was double the size of what I'm used to and was delicious. Not cheap but had 4 lobster tails and a lot of crab legs, so I think that alone was worth the price. Very tender prime rib.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sunday brunch always excellent. Love the prime rib, Butterfish and bread pudding. Aleays attentive service and no hurry to eat all the great selections.
Food is good for this caliber buffet in Honolulu. Nice setting and ambiance and great table and restaurant service teams. Not overly extravagant but good variety. You would think for the price they could at least include soft drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
My husband and I had dinner here New Years evening. We shared a meal because we are light eaters and he doesn't like leftovers, as he claims they rarely taste as well the next day. I also am on Wegovy, so my appetite is minimal. The food was very good, small portions, but tasted very good. Our bill was almost $300- and we shared! We each had ONE glass of wine. Imagine the bill if we each ordered separate dinners! This restaurant is very nice, but well beyond our price range, and he's a doctor and I am a nurse. If you can afford this, then this is a great place for you. We will never return. Forgot to mention they did give us Kamina'-ina discount, for locals. The irony.
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We visited Hoku's to celebrate New Year's Eve and the final night of 2025. Our reservation was at 8:00 PM, and the evening felt slightly time-constrained, likely due to the holiday schedule. The atmosphere was calm and elegant, making it a nice place to quietly reflect and close out the year. While the overall experience was pleasant, the food quality did not fully stand out relative to the premium pricing. It was still enjoyable as a special occasion dinner during the holidays and worth experiencing at least once. We especially appreciated the friendly and attentive service from our dining waitress, which added warmth to the evening. Overall, it was a peaceful and refined way to end the year, though the value of the food could be improved.
Brunch buffet is simply exceptional! Lobster and crab cocktail, ahi musubi with a lovely crust, local favorites, tempura, prime rib, miso butterfish... I could go on, but why? Come and enjoy for yourself! Don't forget the lilikoi mimosas!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had such a beautiful meal! Every effort was made to accommodate us. The menu was prix fixe and labeled as “no substitutions” but I do not eat meat (pescatarian) so the incredible fork-tender wagyu beef was lost on me. Instead, the chef prepared an INCREDIBLE butter poached Maine lobster mushroom risotto 🤤for me. Very happy. The final course was a festive and delicious Yule log dessert- too beautiful to eat- but we managed
Had the Christmas dinner set menu. Service was great and servers were attentive. However, the food was disappointing. We weren't asked how we wanted our steak, and when it came out it was very overcooked. The chocolate dessert tasted like it came from a packaged box. The pasta was quite nice, and it was the only dish that we liked. However, the experience was definitely not worth the elevated price.
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