The Good Life: Dining in Hawaii
A country is best experienced through its cuisine, or so they say. That is correct in almost every aspect, except that Hawaii is a state. But in any case, the restaurants in Hawaii that offer a Hawaiian feast will surely leave you wanting more. Some of the restaurants that are popular in Hawaii include:
1. Kenichi Pacific. Located in Keauhou Shopping Center, this restaurant boasts of an excellent Pacific Rim fusion meals and sushi bar. The restaurant itself is decorated in understated furnishings and muted tones, but that should not distract you from the flavors that this restaurant offers. The service is as excellent as the food. From the appetizer to the main entrees to the dessert, this restaurant offers mouth-watering foods that will surely have you coming back for more.
2. Roy’s Waikola Bar and Grill. Located in a strip mall, there are many who would dismiss the thought of experiencing this restaurant. But if you do, you may be missing a lot from your Hawaii trip. The restaurant overlooks a golf course and a lake that stretches on for 10 acres. But that’s nothing compared to the food, a seamless blend of Eastern and Western flavors that only Roy Yamaguchi can make. If you do intend to visit this restaurant, make reservations. You will find that the popularity of Roy’s knows no bounds; it is always packed and always noisy.
3. Bamboo. This restaurant serves fresh fish together with Asian specialties. Its location is unique as well – Bamboo is located in one of Hawaii’s most historical buildings. Furniture invokes a sense of nostalgia as it was taken from Waikiki’s popular Moana Hotel. The walls exhibit local talent, and the menus are wonderfully decorated according to the theme of the whole restaurant. Traditional Hawaiian favorites are presented in a sophisticated fashion, and the ingredients are guaranteed fresh.
4. Brown’s Beach House. Located near a lagoon that reflects the various colors of the sunset, it adds a romantic and soulful atmosphere to diners who bask in light from torches as they dine on white tablecloths. A perfect place for romance, the restaurant is popular for its views and its menu. David Abrahams, the chef, makes sure that the menu constantly improves as he tries to blend different flavors to create one seamless meal.
5. Café Pesto. Traditional Hawaiian food fare with an Italian touch, many people endure long drives just to get to this restaurant where the fresh organic vegetables, calzones, and excellent pizzas are specialties.