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Whether or not it’s salmon, sashimi or sushi, I really like consuming seafood. Beneath are some latest favorites of mine.
Completely satisfied hour offers
Ahi and Vegetable’s Dillingham retailer (1210 Dillingham Blvd.) in Kapalama Procuring Middle not too long ago launched a brand new comfortable hour menu, out there day by day from 2 to six p.m. for dine-in solely. Feast on a wide range of discounted objects like hen karaage ($7), hamachi kama ($7), Maui onion salmon (5 items for $10) and extra. Two-piece nigiri sushi specials embody unagi ($4), spicy ahi gunkan ($3) and ikura ($7). You may as well take pleasure in $5 pints and $12 pitchers.
Name 808-845-3500 or comply with the biz on Instagram (@ahiandvegetable).
A Hidden Omakase
Atsushi, situated in Waterfront Plaza (500 Ala Moana Blvd. Ste. 2F), affords a lunch omakase Tuesdays-Saturdays with two seatings at 11:30 a.m. and a pair of p.m. The enterprise, previously situated in Ohana Hale Market, opened in Kakaako in September. The omakase prices roughly $150 per particular person and options 12-13 programs; the menu adjustments relying on what’s in season. A latest lunch omakase included dishes like Kona kampachi with yuzu, scallop with Himalayan salt and yuzu zest, shirako, toro aburi, and wagyu loco moco with Miyazaki A5 wagyu, quail egg and beef fried rice.
Name 808-358-4593 or comply with the biz on Instagram (@atsushibv).
A brand new poke store
Monarch Seafood (98-199 Kamehameha Hwy.) simply opened in Pearl Kai Procuring Middle. The shop is run by chef/proprietor Adam Gilbert (of former Plantation Tavern in Kapolei).
The enterprise affords a wide range of poke, starting from spicy and shoyu ahi to California and tako, together with gourmand plates with native taste. Take pleasure in buyer favorites like ahi poke nachos with wonton chips (market value), fried ahi stomach with a spicy tomato sauce (market value), kalua pig cabbage and onion ($17), miso-braised pork stomach ($16) and Sunny’s shrimp ($25). The latter options head-on Kauai shrimp in a sauce made with crab roe, coconut milk, shallots and garlic, and it’s served with inexperienced papaya. All plates come along with your selection of white, brown or soiled (garlic) rice and a Kahumana natural inexperienced salad with calamansi, papaya seed or lemon miso French dressing.
Name 808-762-3232 or go to monarchpoke.com.
Kelli Shiroma Braiotta’s column options a wide range of ideas and insider data about Oahu’s eating scene. Observe Kelli on Instagram (@kellishiromabraiotta).
