Alan Wong's Restaurant
Make a reservation at Alan Wong's before you catch your flight to Honolulu. Chef/owner Alan Wong's cuisine is world famous, and Gourmet Magazine ranked Alan Wong's Restaurant eighth among "America's Top 50 Restaurants." Alan Wong is truly the father of contemporary Hawaiian cuisine. In Chef Wong's own words, "It's the contemporary style of cooking in Hawaii today. It's eclectic, east--west. It utilizes all of the ethnic influences found in Hawaii today and is representative of Hawaii being called the melting pot of the Pacific." Start off the evening with an artisan cocktail at the bar, then get comfortable for an unforgettable five- or seven-course tasting menu. Appetizer highlights include butter poached kona lobster and the signature soup and sandwich--chilled tomato soup with a grilled mozzarella, foie gras and kalua pig sandwich. The twice-cooked soy-braised short ribs melt in your mouth. Catch your breath, relax and peruse the single estate coffee menu. Rare coffees are available from the Big Island, Maui, Oahu, Kauai and Molokai. Ask your server for a recommendation. Finally, crack open the dessert menu and order "The Coconut," the chocolate sampler, or the "New Wave Banana Split." Put Alan Wong's Restaurant at the top of your list when visiting Honolulu.
Alan Wong's Restaurant
1857 S. King St.
Honolulu, Hawaii 96826
(808) 949-2526
alanwongs.com
Nobu Waikiki, Parc Waikiki
Slip into a spot at Nobu Waikiki's sushi bar for an exceptional dining experience. Sample the Nobu-style sashimi tacos, oysters with three sauces or new-style sashimi to start. Continue with Tazmanian ocean trout, beef tenderloin or a la carte ocean-fresh sushi and sashimi. Finish the evening with Nobu's signature Bento Box, a luscious chocolate soufflé served with aromatic shiso syrup and green tea ice cream.
Nobu Waikiki at the Parc Waikiki
2233 Helumoa Rd.
Honolulu, Hawaii 96815
(808) 237-6999
noburestaurants.com
Hank's Haute Dogs
Casual and upscale combine in a bun at Hank's Haute Dogs. Stand in line for a Chicago-style hot dog or artisan sausage, such as the duck and foie gras sausage with dried fruit confiture or the seared lobster sausage with garlic aioli. Food and Wine Magazine gives Hank's high marks. Stop by for a dog---or two---after an epic surf session.
Hank's Haute Dogs
324 Coral St.
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
(808) 532-4265
In Waikiki:
2330 Kalakaua Ave.
Honolulu, Hawaii 96815
(808) 924-9933
hankshautedogs.com
Article Written By Katiana Zimmerman
Katiana Zimmerman is a writer, composer, and singer. She has written children's musicals, including the Emmy Award-winning HBO film Autism: The Musical. Kat has received two ASCAP awards. She holds a Master's degree from the Manhattan School of Music. Kat studied nutrition for disease prevention at the McDougall Institute, the Pritikin Institute, and FitPath in British Columbia.
