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Hoku's, Honolulu, HI

Hoku's

4.7 (2317)
$50 and over
Hawaii Regional Cuisine
5000 Kahala Ave., Honolulu, HI 96816

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for brunch
Open for dinner Wednesday 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.

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Additional information

  • 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.

  • Father's Day Brunch

    Jun 15, 2025 only
    Celebrate dad with a delicious and memorable Father’s Day brunch buffet at Hoku's or in the Veranda lounge under the iconic chandeliers. Experience a new dawn of fresh and classic items. Reservation available between 9am and 1:30pm. Price per adult is $125 and child (6-12) $55, plus tax and gratuity. A 20% service charge is added to parties of 5 or more. Parking is included. Menu may change based on seasonal availability. Credit card information required to secure reservation. 72 hr cancelations will incur $65 fee per person. No shows will incur $125 fee per person.

Menu

Hoku's's menu was last updated on 6/7/2025.

$205 Wine Pairing by Master Sommelier Patrick Okubo $135

Grand Tasting

  • 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 Black Winter Truffles 4g - 50)

      • "Macadamia Nut" Kona Kahala

        Sumida Farm Watercress Purée, Big Island Orange Suprême, and Citrus Gastrique

        • "Peas & Carrots"

          Butter-poached Maine Lobster, Pea Purée, Gava Grow Carrots, Pea Shoots, and Ginger Carrot Butter

          • 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

                Last updated: May 29, 2025

                What 2,317 people are saying

                Hoku's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                Overall ratings and reviews

                Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                4.7
                4.7 based on recent ratings
                • 4.6Food
                • 4.8Service
                • 4.8Ambience
                • 4.2Value

                Noise • Moderate

                Loved For

                • Hawaii

                  Great for brunch

                • Oahu

                  Great for brunch

                • Oahu

                  Hawaii Regional Cuisine

                Review summary

                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                Hoku's offers a luxurious dining experience with "beautiful views" and "excellent food." Guests rave about the attentive service, especially from servers like Jared and Duane. The Sunday brunch is a highlight, with "unlimited lobster" and a variety of fresh seafood. Though pricey, it's a "phenomenal" choice for special occasions.
                2,317 Reviews

                1. Steven

                  Portland / Oregon2 reviews

                  5.0

                  Dined 6 days ago

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  food is fabulous lobster almost as good as eating it fresh in Maine

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                2. Tina

                  Hawaii3 reviews

                  3.0

                  Dined 6 days ago

                  1. Overall 3
                  2. Food 2
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  Got the seafood tower, lobster risotto, the chicken dish and the basque cheesecake. The tower wasn't anything to write home about. The shrimp were tough and had zero flavor. Crab legs were good. Risotto was good Chicken..it was awful. Tasted like banquet chicken. Tough and no flavor. To Hoku's credit the manager came over and apologized and took it off our bill. The basque cheesecake.....I've had basque cheesecake before and this one was disappointing. Not saying it was bad...it just wasn't a basque cheesecake. Overall I was disappointed. It was expensive and I expected more. I can spend that kind of money elsewhere and get better food. I do want, however to highlight the service. It was FANTASTIC. Staff was very attentive and everyone was "on it". Wish the food had been better.

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                3. Chad VIP

                  Atlanta13 reviews

                  2.0

                  Dined on June 5, 2025

                  1. Overall 2
                  2. Food 3
                  3. Service 4
                  4. Ambience 4
                  We dined at Hoku’s during our stay at The Kahala Resort. The hotel itself was fantastic, unfortunately Hoku’s wasn’t. The highlight of our meal was the view. My fiancée had the Grand Tasting and I had the Tasting Menu with upgrades for Truffles and the lobster risotto. We also tried each other’s dishes. The main ingredient in almost all dishes was cream and/or butter. Very rich dishes which desperately needed some acid or citrus to offset. If it was one dish, understood, but every dish had the same theme, leading to a monotone taste profile. The lobster claws that came with the risotto was not sufficiently cracked and required a fair amount of effort to get the meat out (no crackers or lobster fork provided). I do not consider myself to be cheap, but at these prices, I was surprised at the menu’s myopic tasting profile and that a diner was expected to work for the claw meat. All in, over $600 for two people (no bottle of wine ordered). Not worth it and don’t recommend.

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                4. louis VIP

                  Orlando / Central Florida East25 reviews

                  5.0

                  Dined on May 31, 2025

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  Simply SPECTACULAR !!!!! Can’t wait to come back to Hawaii just to go to dinner there

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                5. Donna

                  Hawaii3 reviews

                  5.0

                  Dined on May 25, 2025

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 4
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  We had a stunning view of the beach. As soon as we walked in the host was very friendly took us to our table. As well as put in an order of 2 lobster tails. As we walked to our table every employee we passed greeted us with a "Hello, Aloha & a welcoming smile". Our server Jared was also very friendly & knowledgeable. Food was delicious! We had a beautiful & relaxing time. This is a absolute go to place! Mahalo Nui Hoku's Restaurant

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                6. Henry

                  San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews

                  4.0

                  Dined on May 25, 2025

                  1. Overall 4
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 4
                  The food was excellent and abundant but not including beverages with the total price of the Brunch seemed cheap. How expensive could it be to accommodate soft beverages..ie juice, tea, soda? We have wanted to experience this Brunch for years and finally did. Our server was very attentive as all your staff. Everything served was of great quality.

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                7. Josh

                  San Diego2 reviews

                  5.0

                  Dined on May 25, 2025

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  The only thing better than the food was the service.

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                8. Ashley VIP

                  San Diego3 reviews

                  5.0

                  Dined on May 25, 2025

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  One of the best dining experiences ever. Daniel was a phenomenal server who made the experience top notch. Would recommend to anyone visiting Oahu.

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                9. Nanette VIP

                  Philadelphia County11 reviews

                  5.0

                  Dined on May 23, 2025

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  Attentive and friendly service; excellent food , beautiful views

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                10. Elijah VIP

                  Hawaii35 reviews

                  2.0

                  Dined on May 18, 2025

                  1. Overall 2
                  2. Food 4
                  3. Service 4
                  4. Ambience 3
                  From the start, this was a very disappointing experience. When I made the reservation over two months ago, I had specifically selected “Hoku’s seating” instead of “Veranda open-air seating” because I wanted to sit inside the restaurant. The view, to me, is nicer, and the ambiance is more elegant. When my party and I arrived (on time), however, Hui, the hostess, proceeded to seat my party outside. I inquired why this was and mentioned that I had selected the Hoku’s seating inside. Hui acknowledged that I had reserved a table inside but said that they had given away the table to a walk-in party because they were hotel guests. This didn’t make sense to me since I made the reservation far in advance. If they needed to hold some inside tables for hotel guests, they shouldn’t allow so many reservations that specify the Hoku’s seating. Moreover, when I made the reservation, there was no indication or disclaimer that the seating selection was a preference rather than a conclusive choice. I’ve not had this issue on any of the four other occasions that I’ve had brunch at Hoku’s in the last year or so. (I did have a similar issue when they first reopened the brunch buffet). Nevertheless, the hostess insisted that we could not get a table inside unless we were willing to wait 2 hours. Of course, we accepted the outside seating, but this sullied our meal before we even began. Despite this, the food was good, and the service at the table was excellent. Our server, Reyne, was very friendly and very attentive. If not for the fact that we were seated outside rather than inside (and the unpleasant encounter with the hostess), it would have been a nearly perfect experience. The poor service at the start, however, soured the whole experience. It wasn’t until we were waiting for our cars at the valet that they offered for me to speak to a manager. By then, I had already given my valet ticket, so it wasn’t an option. Don’t trust the seating selection or the host service.

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                Hoku's is rated 4.7 stars by 2317 OpenTable diners.

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                Make a reservation

                2 people
                7:00 PM
                Booked 12 times today
                Experiences are available.
                Google Map for Hoku's

                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 Thu–Sat 5:30 pm–8:30 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

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