vein at KAKA'AKO

SALT AT OUR, 685 Auahi St Building2 Suite121, Honolulu
(808) 376-4800

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Lamb Scottadito with Pickled Plum Tapenade
Proscuitto and Burrata on Grilled Ciabatta
Bread Pudding with Gelato Ala' Mode
C a B Harami Steak Hanging Tender
Washugyu Bone Marrow w Uni Butter
SCF Pork Osso Bucco
Artichoke Karaage
Risotto Funghi
Crème Brulee'
Steak Crostini

Menu

Appetizer

Grilled Spanish Tako with Warabi Chimichurri
Kale, roasted fingerling potato, nasturtium, pea tendril, garlic flowers, warabi. Molluscs, fish.
Bone Marrow with Uni Butter
Persillade, uni butter, pane grigliata and petite watercress and parsley salad.
Burrata and Melon
Burrata cheese, white balsamic and chili reduction, prosciutto and micro greens.

Salads
Watercress with Proscuitto Salad
Onion fritte, herb marinated tomato and egg, yuzu-truffle Parmigiano vinaigrette.
Arugula and Burrata Salad
Proscuitto, cherry tomato, pine nuts, roasted shallot and honey.
Vein Mesclun Mix Salad
Kamuela tomato, fennel and carrot, soy balsamic vinaigrette.

Entree

"Vein" Braised Lamb Shank
Orzo, rainbow chard, walnut gremolata and broccolini.
Rib Eye Steak
Escarole, anchovy, fingering potato, Parmigiano and kabayaki bourdelaise.
Diver Scallops
Sauteed pancetta, ali'I mushroom, okinawan spinach, kahuku corn and cauliflower puree.

Pasta and Risotto
Pasta Bolognese
Beef, pancetta, nutmeg and mirepoix, rigatoni.
Uni Carbonara Pasta
Uni butter, pancetta, chives, chili, onion, spaghetti.
Risotto "Funghi"
Ali'I, cremini mushroom, fresh herbs, demi and truffle essence.
Panna and Proscuitto
Nutmeg, proscuitto, white wine, cream and sun dried tomato, rigatoni.

Sides
Broccolini

Lunch Grilled Naan Bread and Salads

Proscuitto and Rocket Lunch
XVO, pecorino Romano and roasted tomato, egg yolk"confeit".
"Lox" and Pickled Onion Lunch
Scottish salmon, baby frisee and cucumber. caper berries and "herbed" creme fraiche, caviar.
Rillete Au Bouef and Field Greens Lunch
Braised short ribs, watercress and herb mix, yuzu aioli, Parmigiano Reggiano.
Pear and Gorgonzola Lunch
"Spiced" walnuts, red oak and onion fritti.

Lunch Entree
Pan Seared Ahi Salad Lunch
Mesclun, cucumber, endive, kaiware sprout and pine nuts, lemo-thyme vinaigrette.
Grilled Chiecken Caesar Salad Lunch
Herb roasted "shredded" chicken, romaine, rustic crutons and Parmigiano Reggiano, citrus and boquerones dressing.
Braised Short Rib Burger Lunch
Ciabatta, hasu and green leaf, maple Japanese mayonaise and mustard.
"Classic" Vein Burger Lunch
Angus beef, bricoche bun, herb braised tomato, scamozza, caramelized onion, butter lettuce, tarragon aioli.
Portpbello Mushroom Sandwich Lunch
Parsley aioli, rocket and onion "fritti", kamuela tomato and ciabatta.
Takaro and Wasabi Lunch
Cod roe, micro leaves, myoga, yuzu and freshly grated wasabi, spaghetti.
Classic Napolitana Lunch
San Marzano tomato, pancetta, arabiki sausage, bell bepper, onion and mushroom, spaghetti.
Scallion Arrabiata Lunch
San Marzano tomato, chii and Parmigiano Reggiano, linguine.
Porcini Carbonara Lunch
Porcini, mushroom melodey, fried rosemary, pancetta, Parmigiano Reggiano and egg yolk confit, spaghetti
Aglio Olio e Pepperrocino Lunch
XVO, boquerones and citrus, spaghetti.
"Vein" Loco Moco Lunch
Pilaf rice, egg, mushroom melodey, pickled cucumber and kabayaki bordelaise sauce.

Lunch Sides

Parsley and Parmigiano Frittes Lunch
Truffle' D Frittes Lunch
Vein "Petite" Mesclun Lunch

Dessert
Bread Pudding
Creme Brulee
Tiramisu

Beverages
Juice
Orange, guava, cranberry, pineapple.
Soda
Iced Tea
Espresso
Latte
Coffee
Cappuccino

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Recent Reviews

Came here for our anniversary and am so thrilled to have found a delicious pasta place close to home! The pasta hour is a great value. Indoor but open air atmosphere is relaxing. Service was attentive and friendly! Highly recommend the bread pudding, wagyu bolognese, and limoncello meringue cocktail.
June 2025
Service was outstanding! Food and drinks were great, my favorite dishes were the risotto and bread pudding. If you parked in the garage ask for the QR code to scan for discounted parking. Make a res before you go! Wednesday drinks are half off for women :)
May 2025
We waited far too long to try Vein, but it's absolutely in our regular rotation now. The overall experience was fantastic. The menu had several dishes that sounded great and they have something for everyone. We really enjoyed our cocktails and they have an extensive list. I tried to order the osso buco but they had sold out, so the waitress recommend the lamb chops and she nailed it. They were the best lamb chops I've had- very tender and flavorful. My partner got the...
April 2025

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vein at KAKA'AKO

SALT AT OUR, 685 Auahi St Building2 Suite121, Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 376-4800