Hilton Hawaiian Village is celebrating its 65th anniversary this June with a special “65 Years of Aloha” plan that offers up to 25% off a minimum of three consecutive nights, plus a $65 daily resort credit. The Hilton Hawaiian Village is one of the first places you should consider to take advantage of this credit. This season, the signature restaurant, Bali Oceanfront, is the place to be when the sun sets over the ocean in front of you. Located in the Rainbow Tower at the far end of the vast Hilton property, it is a true ocean view. Although the conditions seem high, the cost performance is actually quite good. The chef supervising the memorable cuisine, which is based on Hawaiian ingredients, is Atsushi Ganaha, a Japanese chef with extensive experience in New York and other foreign countries. With a Michelin-starred record, he fully utilizes his extensive background in Japanese, Chinese, and Spanish cuisine in the Hawaiian setting. A great way to enjoy the chef’s cuisine at a great price is to try his three-course menu, which includes an appetizer, main course, and dessert for $85, or $69 with the “Early Bird Discount” if you enter the restaurant between 5:00 and 6:00 pm. Three additional glasses of paired wine can be added for $20. The generous portions make it reasonable to share an a la carte dish. Newly introduced appetizers, such as thick swordfish tuna crudo and honey walnut shrimp, whose batter is seasoned with milk and honey, are also perfect. For the main course, the lineup of dishes will make your eyes sparkle, including grilled Jidori chicken breast, roasted Australian lamb chops with pumpkin risotto, Angus beef center cut tenderloin steak, and even roasted chateaubriand in a port wine demi-glace sauce. A must-order before the food is the Blue Hawaii. The Blue Hawaii actually originated at this hotel, and while it is generally made with rum, here it is an original version made with vodka. It is a unique cocktail with a sweet and refreshing taste. After the food, a must order is the dessert by a French pastry chef. Delicate, calculated, and moderately sweet, they are filled with the essence of what makes Japanese people tick. There is also a kids’ dinner menu for ages 12 and under, with main courses ranging from $10 to $30. Families will be heartened to know that this year, the restaurant is celebrating its 65th anniversary, and should be on your short list of places to stay or dine.
100 Sails Restaurant & Bar (Prince Waikiki) A buffet restaurant that has long been popular with locals. Hawaiians love crab. If you want to eat crab to your heart’s content, this is the place to go! In fact, during lunch time, you can enjoy a la carte and set menus while enjoying the view of the yacht harbor. The concept of using fresh, local ingredients has been maintained, and the menu features a “blend of Japanese, Western, and Hawaiian cuisine. My personal favorite is the hapa poke-don ($21), which I used to order every time, but unfortunately it is no longer available when I looked at the menu today! For the same price, the ahi poke bowl is now available. The burgers and flatbreads are $24, salads are $14, and the view, atmosphere, and taste are hotel quality at a reasonable price, so I would recommend this as another dining experience you should know about.
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