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Mud Hen Water, Honolulu, HI

Mud Hen Water

4.8 (1417)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
3452 Waialae Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Innovative
  • Charming
A Hawaiian Sense of Plate

If there are no reservations available at your desired time, understand that we hold our patio seating, communal table, and bar stools for walk-in customers only. Please call to reserve parties larger than 8 guests. We are open to walk-ins only for Happy Hour ("Pau Work") from 2pm to 5pm Tuesday - Saturday and offer a pupu menu and drink specials.

Hang Loose at The Hen

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Hawaiian, Hawaii Regional Cuisine
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Fri–Sun 9:30 am–2:00 pm Weekday Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Weekend Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Ed Kenney & Alika Chung (CDC)
  • Neighborhood
    Honolulu
  • Cross street
    9th Avenue
  • Parking details
    and ample street parking if the lot is full
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,417 people are saying

Mud Hen Water reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Innovative

  • Hawaii

    Contemporary American

  • Oahu

    Innovative

  • Oahu

    Neighborhood gem

  • Oahu

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mud Hen Water, a culinary gem in Honolulu, offers "absolutely delicious food" with inventive twists on local ingredients. Diners rave about the "amazing and great value" menu, featuring delights like peanut tofu and chicken long rice croquettes. The "friendly and attentive service" complements its inviting, "quiet neighborhood setting." Highly recommended!
1,417 Reviews
  1. Cathy

    Hawaii4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious food that is familiar, but with a delicious twist utilizing local food such as taro leaf, coconut milk, and local fish and meats.

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  2. jason

    San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great culinary experience. Every dish was well thought out and flavor profiles were unique and tasty. Simple but strong flavors with fresh ingredients. The family taster was more than enough food but now I need to go back and try the others not included in the taster.

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  3. Robin VIP

    Hawaii10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the best restaurant in Honolulu. The menu is interesting and inventive. Everything we had was fantastic. Drinks were delicious and service was attentive and friendly but not invasive. We had the roasted carrots, fried ulu (breadfruit), mapo Tteokbokki, and bread…all flavorful. Really amazing and great value!!! Highly recommend!!!! @mudhenwater

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  4. Rina VIP

    Greater Boston16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a lovely meal here. I think the kitchen timing could have been a little better. One of our courses came out over 20 minutes after everything else had already been served but the quality and preparation of everything was excellent.

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  5. Lani

    Hawaii15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wanted my visiting family to try local sources foods, not usually on the menu. We had family style plus ala carte and drinks. Everyone has a favorite, the service was excellent. An overall wonderful experience for all.

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  6. Barbara

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Jill was amazing and steered us towards good choices. The peanut tofu is a marvel. Just get it.

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  7. Lesa VIP

    Hawaii31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mud Hen Water is like a community center for me. We have a family tradition of gathering on June 13 to commemorate my mother's death and our dog's birthday. MHW staff are always so accommodating and thoughtful. My mother and I enjoyed the restaurant together when she was alive. Now I have chicken long rice croquettes in her memory! And Pepito gets to celebrate with us. Mahalo Mud Hen Water.

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  8. Michael VIP

    London33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
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  9. eric VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Open your mind and open your mouth. Wow. Good!!!.

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  10. Mark VIP

    Hawaii25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food, cocktails and service. Local and unique menu options in a quiet neighborhood setting. Very relaxed yet elegant.

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FAQs

Mud Hen Water offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 737-6000.

Mud Hen Water is rated 4.8 stars by 1417 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for Mud Hen Water

3452 Waialae Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    9th Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Honolulu
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Fri–Sun 9:30 am–2:00 pm Weekday Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Weekend Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Hawaiian, Hawaii Regional Cuisine
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    and ample street parking if the lot is full
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ed Kenney & Alika Chung (CDC)
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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