Anticuchos, Chancho Fries and Jamaican Oxtail - Dash of Sazon, Honolulu, HI

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Dash of Sazon

Name: Dash of Sazon
Address: 42 N Hotel St, Honolulu, HI, United States, 96817
Telephone: (808) 490-5723
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

13 Reviews

$30 and under

Caribbean

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Dash of Sazón is the culmination of generations of family recipes from husband and wife team Asia and Ezzio Lavarello. Tradition meets fusion with this mix of Jamaican, Puerto Rican and Peruvian favorites. For some, it's a taste of home, and for others, it's an explosion of new flavors. Sazón is a Puerto Rican phrase that can mean anything from the flavor of food to the flavor you bring to life.

For those looking to try something new, we recommend our Peruvian Lomo Saltado, Jamaican Oxtail, Puerto Rican Pernil and our handmade empanadas. From their start sharing recipes and cooking tutorials with their daughter at home on social media, to becoming a destination for authentic Caribbean and Latino cuisine, Dash of Sazón is the definition of a family business that will make you feel at home.

Enjoy cocktails from the region while enjoying lunch in a beautiful and cozy space in the heart of Chinatown. Embrace the spirit of diversity while bringing an extra dash of Sazón to your life!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 7, 2023

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Caribbean, Peruvian, Vegetarian / Vegan
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 11:00 am–8:00 pm
Phone number
(808) 490-5723
Website
http://www.dashofsazon.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Owned/operated by
Black/African American, Latinx or Hispanic, LGBTQ+, Women
Executive chef
Asia Lavarello
Catering
We are available for catering for events of all sizes!
Private party facilities
We are available for private events! The entire space can be reserved, which has a full bar, sound system and setup for a DJ or live music.

Location
42 N Hotel St, Honolulu, HI 96817
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Hotel St & Smith St
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

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Experiences

Dash of Burlesque: The Countdown Cabaret
$25.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2023 only
Join us for "Countdown Cabaret" by Dash of Burlesque, a New Year's burlesque brunch at Chinatown's newest hotspot, Dash of Sazón. Indulge in authentic Caribbean and Latino cuisine while the best burlesque entertainers from the islands captivate you during a glamorous dining experience. Doors open at noon, with full-service shows from 1-3 pm. Enjoy a special food and craft cocktail menu, including homemade sangria and fresh mimosas. Tickets are only $25 per person – reserve your seat now for an unforgettable New Year celebration!
Dash of Drag: Deck Our Halls
$25.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 10, 2023 only
It's a GAY ol' time at this months Dash of Drag Brunch! We ring in the holidays with some love, cheer and a whole lot of laughter! Join us in celebrating the season with our friends and family. FREE mimosa with every entry, limited seating, first come first serve. Doors open @ 1 pm.

Lomo Saltado$25.00
Soy and red wine marinated Filet Mignon sautéed with red onion, tomato and finished with Peruvian yellow pepper. Served with Peruvian garlic rice and steak fries
Jamaican Oxtail$25.00
6-hour braised oxtail in a stew of Jamaican spices, vegetables, and the spirits of the ancestors until fall off the bone tender. Served with coconut rice and peas
Jerk Chicken$20.00
Grilled chicken in a Jamaican Jerk marinade passed down through generations, served over coconut rice and peas with vegetables and jerk aioli
Curry Chicken$19.00
Caribbean Chicken simmered in a flavorful and bright curry sauce married in Jamaican spices, coconut milk, and carrots. Served with rice and peas
Puerto Rican Pernil$19.00
5-hour slow roasted Puerto Rican pork shoulder in mojo marinade of citrus, garlic, Adobo, Sazón, and the beats of a conga drum

Sabrosuras

Anticucho Steak Skewer$18.00
Tender grilled Filet Mignon marinated in a blend of Peruvian Ají Panca, garlic, and lime, served with steak fries and Andean giant corn
Puerto Rican Fried Chicken$17.00
Fresh, hot, and crispy citrus, garlic, and oregano mojo-marinated chicken chunks breaded and fried with the flavors of Adobo and a dash of Sazón. Served with yuca fries
Chancho Fries$17.00
Seasoned steak fries + Puerto Rican slow roasted pork shoulder smothered with 3 of our secret Sazón sauces topped with Peruvian salsa criolla
Miami Picadillo Bowl$16.00
All the flavors of the 305 in a bowl of Peruvian Garlic Rice, topped with Cuban Beef Picadillo, Ají Amarillo Aioli, Crispy Papitas, Tomatoes, Salsa Criolla + Plátanos Maduros
Pollo Guisado Bowl$16.00
A trip to Abuelita' so house with tender chicken in a Puerto Rican stew of sofrito, tomatoes, capers, and olives over garlic rice, topped with crispy kale

Plant-Based Sabor

Garbanzos Guisados$16.00
Chickpeas in a Puerto Rican stew of sofrito, tomatoes, capers, and olives
Curry Dhal$16.00
Trinidadian yellow split peas in a minimalist curry of turmeric, garlic and whole toasted seeds. Served with garlic rice and crispy kale

Piqueos

Empanadas
Beef, Chicken, Mix & Match, Vegan
- 2 for$10.00
Tostones$8.00
Yuca Fries$7.00
Sweet Plantains$5.00

Desserts

Tres Leches$6.00
Jamaican Rum Cake$7.00
Guava & Cheese Empanadas
- 2 for$10.00

Sides

Jamaican Coconut Rice and Peas$5.00
Peruvian Garlic Rice$5.00
French Fries$6.00
Sautéed Kale$5.00
Habichuelas Rosadas$5.00

Drinks

Chicha Morada$5.00
Originating in the Andean regions of Perú, made from purple corn, along with fruit and spices
Parcha Lilikoi Spritzer$5.00
Refreshing Mocktail made with organic honey passion fruit
Inca Kola$3.50
The "Golden Kola" From Perú
Glass Coke Bottle$3.50

What 13 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.2Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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13 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Orlando
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Love! Love! Love! Ordered 4 dishes and enjoyed every bit!
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LorenB
Hawaii
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious. Service was good. We did have to wait a while for our food but with a larger party that is to be expected and it was totally worth the wait. Would definitely recommend. Has vegan/vegetarian options which is great.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
My husband and I came across this little gem while trying to make a reservation for another restaurant. They didn’t have the time we wanted, so I decided to search for something new! I’m so glad this little Caribbean/Latino restaurant popped up! We had the lomo saltado and jerk chicken. They were both excellent! Very flavorful food that you can’t really find elsewhere. The owners and staff are so friendly and really made our time there comfortable. We can’t wait to go back and try the oxtail stew.
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great flavors and memorable spice combinations!! Will definitely be back😌
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience3
Food was amazing I got the jerk chicken and beef empanadas they were delicious, my husband got the oxtail , it was ice cold when it came out but the chef came out apologized and even comped the oxtail but my husband said the food was still amazing even with that mishap , service was a bit slow though . We didn't get our order taken until 15-20 min after we were seated .
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Amber
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Flavorful, authentic food made with love! Got to meet Asia and her new baby and she did an excellent job. The service was outstanding and personable. The menu was so enticing that I’ll have to go back to try more of their items! Definitely go! The food is awesome!
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Oiperez
Hawaii
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very good and authentic taste, ingredients that are not common on island were clearly used and the food was amazing. Quality prep and presentation. Price was moderate as all is expensive on an island. Best beans on island, and the pork pernil was perfect. Did not have the yuca fries was the only negative.
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dcmac40
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 28, 2023
overall5food5service3ambience4
Food was great! Service could have been quicker and a bit more attentive…overall good new spot!
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Terry
New York Area
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on June 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing! Great food and service. Nice addition to neighborhood.
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RBrdly
Hawaii
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food at Dash of Sazon is delicious! We had a series of small plates at a gathering and it was incredible. The fried chicken and yucca fries combo were our favorite, but everything was good. The service was very good, kind, attentive, thoughtful and fast.
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CherylA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service! The food was amazing, they were sure to to keep us fed very well. The drinks were very good as well. A+
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service2ambience5
Mothers Day Brunch special. Food was amazing when you got it. DJ was awesome. Photo when taken when you walked in. Mother’s receive a rose when arrived. Table service was lacking. Constantly having to ask for drinks, water, etc. Silverware didn’t come until we got our food and had to ask for it. 2x separate bills; one for drinks from bar and second was good.
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ChristopherL
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall1food1service2ambience3
Disclaimer: We were here on a special occasion: Mother's Day, and they had a different setup than any normal day, so this is a review for that. My family and I recently visited Dash of Sazon for a special Mother's Day brunch, filled with excitement and anticipation. However, our experience at this restaurant turned out to be quite disappointing. While we appreciated the single-stem rose that was given to us upon arrival, it sadly became the sole highlight of our entire brunch experience. The food, unfortunately, did not live up to our expectations. The empanada we ordered arrived at our table overcooked and burnt, leaving us with a rather unpleasant taste in our mouths. What was even more disheartening was the incredibly slow service we encountered. Despite being the first customers of the day, it took the restaurant more than an hour after the appetizer course to serve us our waffles for the next course. We couldn't help but wonder how it could possibly take so long to prepare waffles, especially when we were there early because we had another event to attend 2 hours after. It was so bad, the staff were telling people that they'd opened up a space next door for kids to charge their iPads - I mean, is that supposed to make us feel better? To make matters worse, my son was crying of hunger already and we had to take our waffles to go since we were running out of time (I allocated 1.5hrs for brunch, but apparently that wasn't enough). The disappointing experience was further compounded by the fact that Dash of Sazon charged us a staggering upwards of $150 for burnt empanadas and a delayed brunch that we didn't even get to enjoy properly. In the end, our Mother's Day brunch at Dash of Sazon fell far short of our expectations. The burnt food, excessively slow service, and exorbitant bill left us feeling unsatisfied and regretful. It's truly unfortunate when a special occasion turns into a disappointment, and we won't be returning to Dash of Sazon in the future.
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You can order delivery directly from Dash of Sazon using the Order Online button. Dash of Sazon also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Dash of Sazon also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 490-5723.

Dash of Sazon is rated 4.6 stars by 13 OpenTable diners.

Dash of Sazon does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.