Hoku's

4.6

2266 Reviews

$50 and over

Hawaii Regional Cuisine

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views
Fancy

Open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday and for its famous Sunday Brunch Buffet, Hoku's at The Kahala Hotel & Resort is heralded for its tantalizing menu featuring global Hawaiian cuisine, — all sourced fresh, sustainable and of the highest quality — serve as the foundation for our menus, a mixture of tradition and ingenuity uniquely adapted for the cosmopolitan guest’s palate. Elegant and refined, yet comfortable and relaxed. Trained in Michelin-starred restaurants around the world, Chef Jonathan Mizukami blends French-influenced cuisine with fresh local flavors.
*Please inform us of any food allergies or special dietary needs at least 72 hrs in advance. Reservations require credit card & must be cancelled at least 48 hrs in advance.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Contemporary American, Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 9:00 am–1:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(808) 739-8760
Website
https://www.hokuskahala.com/?utm_source=opentable&utm_medium=listing&utm_campaign=hokus-kahala
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Jonathan Mizukami

Location
5000 Kahala Ave., Honolulu, HI 96816
Neighborhood
Honolulu
Cross street
Kahala Avenue
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Hoku's Sunday Brunch Buffet
$110.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Enjoy the popular Sunday buffet at Hoku's or in the Veranda lounge under the iconic chandeliers. Experience a new dawn of fresh and classic items such as Signature garlic and rosemary rubbed prime rib of beef, misoyaki butterfish, steamed Dungeness and Snow crab, chilled lobster tail, Mountain View Farm suckling pig, auction-fresh sashimi, and a divine selection of decadent desserts. Price per adult is $110 and child (6-12) $55, plus tax and gratuity. A 20% service charge is added to parties of 5 or more. No-show reservations will be charges the full amount of $110 per person.
Huakaʻi Series
Feb 22, 2025 only
Hoku’s is proud to host special guests from Japan- Hennessy My Way Cocktail Competition 2024 Winner, Yuya Takahashi and Executive Director of ResortTrust Bars, Shinya Tozuka for a once in a lifetime evening in Hoku’s. Dine with us for a 4-course tasting menu designed to pair with craft cocktails by these talented bartenders. Price is 190 plus tax and service charge (For your convenience, an automatic 20% service charge will be added to your final check). Menu is subject to change. No other menus will be available for the evening. Parking is complimentary. Cancellations less than 72 hrs in advance will be charged 90 per person. No-Shows will be charged 190 per person.
Huakaʻi Wine Series - Dassai
Mar 7, 2025 only
Join us for a joyful evening at Hoku's with curated selection of premium Dassai sake from Japan. Seating will be at 5:30pm. Enjoy the curated 4-course tasting menu paried with some of Dassai’s most sought after selections. Price is 175 plus service charge and tax (For your convenience, an automatic 20% service charge will be added to your final check). Menu is subject to change. Cancellations less than 72 hrs in advance will be charged 90 per person. No-Shows will be charged 175 per person.

Popular dishes

Crab & Caviar
Regiis Ova Caviar, Zuwai Crab, Scallion Salad, and Dashi Custard
HAND ROLLED TARO ROOT AGNOLOTTI
Luau Leaves, Crispy Kalo, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and Black Winter Truffles (add Shaved Black Winter Truffles 4g - 50)
"Macadamia Nut" Japapnese Hamachi
Melted Belgian Endive, Toasted Macadamia Nuts and Big Island Yuzu
Homard à la Vanille et Coco
Butter-poached Maine Lobster, Spinach, and La'ie Vanilla Coconut
Japanese A-5 Wagyu "Pipikaula"
Braised Oprah's Farms Cabbage, Fork Crushed Potatoes, and Thousand Island Gastrique
Shave Ice
Honeydew Melon and Sweet Cream
Warm Chocolate Mousse
Ku'ia Estate Chocolate, Macadamia Nut Praline, and Chocolate Biscuit

What 2,266 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Hoku's offers an exquisite dining experience with "impeccable service" and "gorgeous views." Known for its "fantastic Sunday brunch," the restaurant features a "delicious" and "creative" menu, including standout dishes like lobster risotto and truffle pasta. Although prices are high, the quality and ambiance make it a "highly recommended" choice.

2,266 Reviews

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Jeffrey
VIP
Houston
69 reviews
5.0
69 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. Any visit to Honolulu should include a meal here. The view is spectacular of the bay/ocean, and you will enjoy the fine dining and lovely atmosphere!
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Maggie
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful in all regards! Excellent service and true haute cuisine
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Cameron
VIP
Palm Springs
35 reviews
4.0
35 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food quality and service were both top notch. My only complaint is that there were very limited a la carte selections for appetizers, entrees and dessert as the two tasting menus are the primary offerings
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Megan
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing buffet . If you’ve ever been to the four seasons in Santa Barbara, it’s similar to that in quality of food, but here you are getting better fish. Will come back again. Everyone at the Kahala is wonderful.
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Vanessa
New Mexico
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hoku’s is fabulous. Everything was exceptional. Ambient is great. Service was good. We would attend every Sunday if we could. It’s the place to go.
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Karen
VIP
Hawaii
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great ambience. Food was delicious. Sashimi was so fresh. Duane was great server and attentive. Perfect place for birthday celebration.
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Di4cats
VIP
Orange County
16 reviews
3.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Seafood tower was disappointing. For the price the snow crab should have been split and served with property utensils, I had to ask. Too much work for two little reward the sashimi was good but not great. The drink was too sweet. All in all, a disappointment. Very few choices unless you're going to get the tasting menus. Almost nothing is on the Olive cart menu. I don't know why they changed the menu like this. Hoku's used to be great.
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Darryn
Hawaii
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a lovely brunch celebrating two friends birthdays, and their recent marriage. For $110 per person a cocktail or two should be included. At the very least complementary coffee and juice. Other brunches on Oahu in the same price range offer two complementary mimosas or unlimited nonalcoholic beverages.
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利通
Hawaii
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very nice foods and perfect location with fine service!
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KATHRYN
New York City
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Very attentive service. Only disappointment is the menu selection...... A La Carte menu needs more choices...
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FAQs

Hoku's is rated 4.6 stars by 2266 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

5000 Kahala Ave., Honolulu, HI 96816

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Kahala Avenue
Neighborhood
Honolulu
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 9:00 am–1:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Contemporary American, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jonathan Mizukami
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.hokuskahala.com/?utm_source=opentable&utm_medium=listing&utm_campaign=hokus-kahala
Phone number
(808) 739-8760

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Hoku's

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

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Experiences

Hoku's Sunday Brunch Buffet

Huakaʻi Series

Huakaʻi Wine Series - Dassai

Popular dishes

Ahi Sashimi

Lobster Risotto

Signature Misoyaki Butterfish

Menu

Grand Tasting

Crab & Caviar

HAND ROLLED TARO ROOT AGNOLOTTI

"Macadamia Nut" Japapnese Hamachi

Homard à la Vanille et Coco

Japanese A-5 Wagyu "Pipikaula"

Shave Ice

Warm Chocolate Mousse

What 2,266 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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Is Hoku's currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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