Though the Hawaiian Islands are small in terms of landmass, the islands feel huge as soon as you consider the countless restaurant options found across the state. But not all restaurants were created equally, and everyone looks for something different when it comes to choosing where to dine. Whether you’re looking for a restaurant that utilizes fresh, local ingredients in an innovative way, a creative cocktail menu, laid-back vibe, or live music, you’ll find everything you’re looking for and more at one of our favorite Hawaii restaurants.
Welcome to Moku Kitchen! Tucked away in the heart of Honolulu in Kaka’ako’s SALT, this innovative restaurant brought to you by chef Peter Merriman offers a taste of upcountry, downtown.
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Bringing Hawaii’s rich upcountry ranching and farming heritage to the urban oasis that is Honolulu, everything at Moku Kitchen is simple — echoing a time where food was locally-sourced and cooked over an open fire on the ranch.
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As soon as you step inside, you’ll feel right at home in this funky, comfortable atmosphere. Diners can enjoy live music nightly as well as plenty of scrumptious Hawaiian regional cuisine.
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Utilizing a variety of fresh, island flavors, the craft cocktails at Moku Kitchen are sure to impress — from the monkeypod mai tai to the muscat mule. You’ll also find a delicious selection of beer and wine, often from Hawaii breweries, and several tasty non-alcoholic options.
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The menu at this farm-to-table restaurant changes seasonally and features plenty of local, organic produce and products from sustainable farming, ranching, and fishing operations.
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Garlic truffle oil fries, roasted squash ravioli, shrimp deviled eggs, and ahi poke steal the show as far as appetizers go, but the salads are quite delicious as well.
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With hand-tossed pizzas, burgers, seafood, and more, there’s something for everyone on the menu at Moku Kitchen. Will you order this Hamakua wild mushroom pizza, the fish and chips, or the ginger-glazed roasted duck?
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No matter what you order, you’ll want to save room for a slice of Moku Kitchen’s scrumptious cream pie. The chocolate macadamia nut, banana, haupia, and strawberry pies are all to-die-for.
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Whether you’re meeting friends for happy hour or want to enjoy a romantic meal with your significant other, you’re sure to fall in love with Moku Kitchen and who knows, this spot might just become your go-to favorite.
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Moku Kitchen is open daily from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., with happy hours from 3 to 5:30 p.m. and 9 to 11 p.m. For more information about this scrumptious restaurant, visit their website or follow them on Facebook.
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Address: 660 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA
