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: 4.5

4.5 (13)

$30 and under

Caribbean

42 N Hotel St, Honolulu, HI 96817

About this restaurant

Innovative
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

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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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
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.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
42 N Hotel St, Honolulu, HI 96817
Neighborhood
Downtown / Chinatown
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

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

Dash of Sazon reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.1Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

13 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando / Central Florida East2 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 14, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Love! Love! Love! Ordered 4 dishes and enjoyed every bit!
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LorenB
Hawaii4 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 11, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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
Seattle / Eastern Washington2 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 8, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
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 VIP
Hawaii7 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 4, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great flavors and memorable spice combinations!! Will definitely be back😌
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas1 review
3.0
Dined on August 31, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
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 City7 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 28, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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 VIP
Hawaii47 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 15, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
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 VIP
San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was great! Service could have been quicker and a bit more attentive…overall good new spot!
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Terry VIP
Hawaii20 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing! Great food and service. Nice addition to neighborhood.
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RBrdly VIP
Hawaii10 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
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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42 N Hotel St, Honolulu, HI 96817

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Hotel St & Smith St
Neighborhood
Downtown / Chinatown
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 11:00 am–8:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Caribbean, Peruvian, Vegetarian / Vegan
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Asia Lavarello
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.dashofsazon.com/
Phone number
(808) 490-5723
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.

Dash of Sazon

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

There’s more to explore

Dining areas

Additional information

Populares

Lomo Saltado$25.00

Jamaican Oxtail$25.00

Jerk Chicken$20.00

Curry Chicken$19.00

Puerto Rican Pernil$19.00

Sabrosuras

Anticucho Steak Skewer$18.00

Puerto Rican Fried Chicken$17.00

Chancho Fries$17.00

Miami Picadillo Bowl$16.00

Pollo Guisado Bowl$16.00

Plant-Based Sabor

Garbanzos Guisados$16.00

Curry Dhal$16.00

Piqueos

Empanadas

Tostones$8.00

Yuca Fries$7.00

Sweet Plantains$5.00

Desserts

Tres Leches$6.00

Jamaican Rum Cake$7.00

Guava & Cheese Empanadas

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

Parcha Lilikoi Spritzer$5.00

Inca Kola$3.50

Glass Coke Bottle$3.50

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