Hoku's is a special place. The foods are excellent and so is the service. We always come here for special occasions and it was wonderful to see the same staff with their outstanding services.
Lopaka
After a prolonged absence due to the pandemic, I was pleasantly surprised that Hoku's had made some changes to its menu, but still retained its charm and great service. We each selected the 4-course tasting menu, which had enough variety for each course that we had no difficulty in selecting our dinner. All of the food (honeydew salad, coconut foie gras, ahi carpaccio, sweet pea scarpinocc, braised short rib, Waialae duck, pineapple shave ice, and warm chocolate coulant) was excellent and well portioned. It was a very nice meal and we'll be back a lot sooner than before!
Outstanding service and attention to our table's needs (dietary and otherwise). That really made our meal. The food was beautifully plated and for the most part delicious. We felt like there were a couple of “misses” - fish seemed a little overcooked and the steak was a little tough. Everything else was great.
Timmy
Food was fantastic! Felt like a private dining experience, we were one of only a couple parties at dinner. We did the four course meal which felt like the perfect amount of food. Cocktails were great and we shared a bottle of white wine. Ambience is wonderful and service was exceptional. Special shout out to Tony... what a kind person!
PaulR
The food was a real letdown. The grand tasting menu had quality ingredients but none of the dishes exceeded the sum of their parts. The dishes were bland, not always the appropriate temperature, and generally unimaginative in presentation. This was a very weak tasters' menu, devoid of theme or culinary direction. None of us were happy.
Maxime Janin
Whilst the views of Hokus are beautiful, and they might serve a fantastic lunch or dinner, my fiance and I were disappointed with our brunch.By far the best food we had there at the brunch was the Salmon Eggs Benedict, so good in fact that my fiance had two of them. However, the sushi that we were so excited to have and in our opinion had pushed us to choose Hokus for our final meal on the island, was mediocre. The other food was ok, but no were near worth the price charged. I believe $60-$70 with no alcoholic beverage offered would have made more sense.We were surprised to see that for $110 per person, you are allotted ONE non alcoholic beverage. I had gotten the ice tea and my fiance had gotten a glass of pineapple juice, when she asked what coffee she could have we were informed that not even a Cappuccino would be included in the price. Whilst they were both good, it was a shock that this was all that was offered free of charge, with of course water being offered.One of my biggest gripes is that while I was eating our waitress (who was very kind), had brought me another glass of iced-tea, I thought nothing of it and believed that I might have misheard that we were only allowed one beverage before being charged, especially as there was still 1/3rd of my ice tea in my glass. On further review I was charged $7 for this second glass of un-wanted and un-asked for ice tea.TL:DR - Beautiful location, fine service, ok food, was't informed that the second glass of un-asked ice tea would be charged.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Randal
I was thoroughly impressed with the blend of tastes, textures, and presentation of every dish. From the moment the dish is placed in front of me, to the moment each morsel enters my mouth, my eyes are literally wide open in amazement. The service was friendly and impeccably attentive. Although I ended up spending more than I expected, I'd definitely come here again for special occasions.
OnlyTheBest
Hokus is among the best dining experiences in Hawai'i. The food is amazing, the service is impeccable, and the ambience is lovely. We were celebrating a milestone special occasion and the whole staff got involved to make sure it was truly special. There is good food and there are full dining experiences that bring surprise and delight with every course. Hokus does both in flawless fashion.
Psvg
It reminds me of bygone eras 4 course fixed menu doesn't allow for choice The only plate worth having was the Wagyu cooked to perfection The wine list has too many expensive but no aged wines e.g. Sassicaia 2020 - a shame to drink now Finally $ 700 for two is just exorbitant
LisaJ
Treat for my 90 year old mom. I was disappointed by the quality of the food and the selection. The salad was non-existent, just a bowl of mixed greens. The fruits was such a disappointment, the melons I wasn't expecting much, but the pineapple which should have been good was not even sweet, just barely ripe. The saving grace, a nice waiter and perfectly done omelette. For the price, they can do better.
Extemely limited food selection, certainly not worth $110. Certainly not as good as it uses to be. They failed to apply my Epitome Membership number to my reservation and I did not receive my 10% discount even though I specifically requested that they do that. We will never go back to any Kahala Hotel restaurant. Very poor value for money!!
LesH
Miso butterfish at the breakfast station is delicious. Chinese style roast port in bao is authentic. Prime rib needs no au jus for it was moist and tender. Cold pupu station had a nice variety poke, nigiri sushi and sashimi. At our table, we had a cold lobster tail served with a fried musubi with poke. Deliciously filling. But save enough tummy space for the dessert station. A variety of of different items are available. Coconut tapioca and a coconut cake caught my attention. Hidden away was the pecan topped sticky buns. Super tasty!
KarenHi
I miss the old-style menu of individual entrees, appetizers, etc. Personally, the 4-course meal was a bit too much to eat, and not all my choices were outstanding. I loved my 3rd course of salmon, but couldn't finish it because I wanted to save room for my 4th course, my dessert. Maybe a 3-course meal?
Chris
Excellent experience. Our service was courteous, timely and informative. Food was excellent, ambience top notch. The wine pairings were a little unusual, but for the most part complimentary. Not cheap, $500+ for part of two with gratuity, but we indulged. We will go again soon.
CelestialB
Service was wonderful. Food was delicious. It was just really cold in the space, it was a very windy day and the a/c was on high we had to move from our perfect table w the amazing view because the air conditioning was freezing
Hoku's is a special place. The foods are excellent and so is the service. We always come here for special occasions and it was wonderful to see the same staff with their outstanding services.
After a prolonged absence due to the pandemic, I was pleasantly surprised that Hoku's had made some changes to its menu, but still retained its charm and great service. We each selected the 4-course tasting menu, which had enough variety for each course that we had no difficulty in selecting our dinner. All of the food (honeydew salad, coconut foie gras, ahi carpaccio, sweet pea scarpinocc, braised short rib, Waialae duck, pineapple shave ice, and warm chocolate coulant) was excellent and well portioned. It was a very nice meal and we'll be back a lot sooner than before!
Outstanding service and attention to our table's needs (dietary and otherwise). That really made our meal. The food was beautifully plated and for the most part delicious. We felt like there were a couple of “misses” - fish seemed a little overcooked and the steak was a little tough. Everything else was great.
Food was fantastic! Felt like a private dining experience, we were one of only a couple parties at dinner. We did the four course meal which felt like the perfect amount of food. Cocktails were great and we shared a bottle of white wine. Ambience is wonderful and service was exceptional. Special shout out to Tony... what a kind person!
The food was a real letdown. The grand tasting menu had quality ingredients but none of the dishes exceeded the sum of their parts. The dishes were bland, not always the appropriate temperature, and generally unimaginative in presentation. This was a very weak tasters' menu, devoid of theme or culinary direction. None of us were happy.
Whilst the views of Hokus are beautiful, and they might serve a fantastic lunch or dinner, my fiance and I were disappointed with our brunch.By far the best food we had there at the brunch was the Salmon Eggs Benedict, so good in fact that my fiance had two of them. However, the sushi that we were so excited to have and in our opinion had pushed us to choose Hokus for our final meal on the island, was mediocre. The other food was ok, but no were near worth the price charged. I believe $60-$70 with no alcoholic beverage offered would have made more sense.We were surprised to see that for $110 per person, you are allotted ONE non alcoholic beverage. I had gotten the ice tea and my fiance had gotten a glass of pineapple juice, when she asked what coffee she could have we were informed that not even a Cappuccino would be included in the price. Whilst they were both good, it was a shock that this was all that was offered free of charge, with of course water being offered.One of my biggest gripes is that while I was eating our waitress (who was very kind), had brought me another glass of iced-tea, I thought nothing of it and believed that I might have misheard that we were only allowed one beverage before being charged, especially as there was still 1/3rd of my ice tea in my glass. On further review I was charged $7 for this second glass of un-wanted and un-asked for ice tea.TL:DR - Beautiful location, fine service, ok food, was't informed that the second glass of un-asked ice tea would be charged.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
I was thoroughly impressed with the blend of tastes, textures, and presentation of every dish. From the moment the dish is placed in front of me, to the moment each morsel enters my mouth, my eyes are literally wide open in amazement. The service was friendly and impeccably attentive. Although I ended up spending more than I expected, I'd definitely come here again for special occasions.
Hokus is among the best dining experiences in Hawai'i. The food is amazing, the service is impeccable, and the ambience is lovely. We were celebrating a milestone special occasion and the whole staff got involved to make sure it was truly special. There is good food and there are full dining experiences that bring surprise and delight with every course. Hokus does both in flawless fashion.
It reminds me of bygone eras 4 course fixed menu doesn't allow for choice The only plate worth having was the Wagyu cooked to perfection The wine list has too many expensive but no aged wines e.g. Sassicaia 2020 - a shame to drink now Finally $ 700 for two is just exorbitant
Treat for my 90 year old mom. I was disappointed by the quality of the food and the selection. The salad was non-existent, just a bowl of mixed greens. The fruits was such a disappointment, the melons I wasn't expecting much, but the pineapple which should have been good was not even sweet, just barely ripe. The saving grace, a nice waiter and perfectly done omelette. For the price, they can do better.
Restaurantji Recommends
Extemely limited food selection, certainly not worth $110. Certainly not as good as it uses to be. They failed to apply my Epitome Membership number to my reservation and I did not receive my 10% discount even though I specifically requested that they do that. We will never go back to any Kahala Hotel restaurant. Very poor value for money!!
Miso butterfish at the breakfast station is delicious. Chinese style roast port in bao is authentic. Prime rib needs no au jus for it was moist and tender. Cold pupu station had a nice variety poke, nigiri sushi and sashimi. At our table, we had a cold lobster tail served with a fried musubi with poke. Deliciously filling. But save enough tummy space for the dessert station. A variety of of different items are available. Coconut tapioca and a coconut cake caught my attention. Hidden away was the pecan topped sticky buns. Super tasty!
I miss the old-style menu of individual entrees, appetizers, etc. Personally, the 4-course meal was a bit too much to eat, and not all my choices were outstanding. I loved my 3rd course of salmon, but couldn't finish it because I wanted to save room for my 4th course, my dessert. Maybe a 3-course meal?
Excellent experience. Our service was courteous, timely and informative. Food was excellent, ambience top notch. The wine pairings were a little unusual, but for the most part complimentary. Not cheap, $500+ for part of two with gratuity, but we indulged. We will go again soon.
Service was wonderful. Food was delicious. It was just really cold in the space, it was a very windy day and the a/c was on high we had to move from our perfect table w the amazing view because the air conditioning was freezing