It all started here in 1988,
when Roy Yamaguchi infused Hawaiian cuisine and ingredients with international
flavors and techniques. The Hawaii Kai flagship restaurant location also has a
beautiful view of Maunalua Bay. The Roy’s spans the Hawaiian Islands with 5
locations plus 21 on the mainland.
Menu changes daily based on
availability of local ingredients. Here’s are some items you might see on your
visit:
Prix Fixe appetizer plate
includes Blackened Ahi, Chicken Spring Roll with Maui pineapple sweet and sour
chili sauce, Kiawe Wood Smoked Szechuan Spiced Baby Back Rib, and Mini Hawaii
Kai Style Crispy Crab Cake with spicy sesame butter sauce. Beautifully seared
ahi was bright reddish-pink and succulent. The chicken spring roll was crispy
on the outside with perfectly cooked vegetables and chicken inside. The
szechuan pork rib was tender with a sweet and spicy Asian barbeque sauce on the
outside. The mini crab cake resembled a croquette and bursted with lots of crab
flavor and meat. Rating: 5/5
Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi Mahi
was served atop a Maine lobster essence and served with red potatoes and
asparagus. The plating was just stunning with ying and yang color effect. The
fish was succulent and the macadamia nut crust added a contrasting crispy
texture. Rating: 5/5
Classic Trio includes Blackened
Ahi, Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi Mahi, Jade Pesto Steamed Monchong. The ahi paired
well with the peppercorn brandy lobster sauce. I loved the garnish of pickled
ginger, cabbage, and ogo. The monchong paired perfectly with the pesto and
contrasted well with the bok choy in sizzling shoyu. A furikake musubi was
served as a side item but I was way too full to eat it. Rating: 5/5
Macadamia Nut Tart was topped
with vanilla bean ice cream. The tart shell tasted like Hawaiian-style
shortbread cookies. The macadamia nut filling resembled a Hawaiian version of
pecan pie. The nuts on top were caramelized imparting a sweet roasted flavor.
The ice cream was very creamy and paired well with the macadamia nuts. Rating:
5/5
I must say, I have been to
many Roy’s locations on the mainland, but nothing compares to the caliber of
flavors and presentation at Roy’s Hawaii Kai. If you’re a Roy’s fan, this is a
must stop when in Honolulu.
Atmosphere: 5 out of 5 stars
Service: 5 out of 5 stars
Décor: 5 out of 5 stars
Food: 5 out of 5 stars
For more information:
6600 Kalanianaole Hwy
Honolulu, HI 96825
+1.808.396.7697
Hours: Monday through Friday
from 5:30pm, Saturday and Sunday from 5:00pm
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