Mugen
$$$$ • Fine Dining, American, French
Hours:
2452 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu
(808) 377-2247
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Mugen Reviews
Food quality was good, but the portions are tiny. If you go with the wine tasting menu they give a generous amount. My friend, after making reservations but weeks before we got to the restaurant, tried to substitute some of the dishes in advance because I wouldn't eat some. They refused so I had to give away those dishes to my friend to eat. It was a sign of the poor service to come. The waitress that served us lied and said it would only be about 2 oz. of wine per tasting to...read full review
Food quality was good, but the portions are tiny. If you go with the wine tasting menu they give a generous amount.
My friend, after making reservations but weeks before we got to the restaurant, tried to substitute some of the dishes in advance because I wouldn't eat some. They refused so I had to give away those dishes to my friend to eat.
It was a sign of the poor service to come.
The waitress that served us lied and said it would only be about 2 oz. ...read full review
Amazing dinner and friendly staff from bar to dining room! Our must every time we visit Oahu!
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Hours
| Monday | 7 - 10AM |
| Tuesday | 7 - 10AM 5:30 - 8:30PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 - 8:30PM 7 - 10AM |
| Thursday | 5:30 - 8:30PM 7 - 10AM |
| Friday | 7 - 10AM 5:30 - 8:30PM |
| Saturday | 5:30 - 8:30PM 1 - 3PM 7 - 10AM |
| Sunday | 7 - 10AM |
Mugen offers an extraordinary dining experience, highlighted by outstanding service and exceptional food. The attentive and respectful waitstaff, along with friendly management like Debbie, create a welcoming atmosphere with extreme kindness and aloha. The menu features a thoughtful journey of Hawaiian flavors, including dishes like Kampachi, scallops, lobster risotto, wagyu, and a highly praised Japanese breakfast. Each course is served on a different beautiful plate from Japan. The attention to detail is impeccable, with each dish an astonishing explosion of flavor and texture, from the savory amuse bouche to the finale like the charming black forest cake, a masterpiece of pastry art. The overall experience, with its professional yet friendly service, is curated to perfection. This intimate restaurant stands out as a top choice for celebrating, with skilled masters in the kitchen creating heavenly bites. Despite being in Waikiki, this dining jewel is definitely worth a visit.