Joy of Sake Logo   Great Sake. Great Food.

Sake tastes wonderful with virtually all Japanese foods. Its mildness and low acidity subtly complement the dishes it accompanies. The restaurants listed below distinguish themselves not only by their outstanding cuisine, but also by their appreciation of the luster that fine sakes can add to a meal.

 

Participating Restaurants:

Chai's Island Bistro
Aloha Tower Marketplace
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Phone: (808) 585-0011
www.chaisislandbistro.com

Featured Dish: Shredded Green Papaya Salad
with Poached Prawn and Tamarind Vinaigrette

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Doraku
Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center
2233 Kalakaua Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
Phone: (808) 922-3323
www.dorakusushi.com/

Featured Dish: New Style Tuna Tataki—Garlic Chips, Sweet Onion, Kaiware, Wakame with Garlic Aoli Ponzu
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Gyotaku
1824 South King Street
Phone: (808) 949-4584
www.gyotakuhawaii.com

Featured Dish: Okinawan Sweet Potato and Haupia Pie
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Hakkei
1436 Young Street, #103
Phone: (808) 944-6688
www.hakkei-honolulu.com

Kansai cooking from the Hawaii outpost of one of Japan’s most famous ryokan (Japanese inn) kitchens
Featured Dish: Ume-dare Somen Noodles—Okra, Young Ginger, Poached Chicken and Dashi Gelee with Sour Plum Dressing
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Hale Macro
1427 Makaloa St.
Honolulu, HI 96814
Phone: (808) 944-1555
www.halemacro.com

Featured Dish: Organic Kale and Kula Strawberry Salad with Sesame, Cashew and Tofu Dressing
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Lewers Lounge (Halekulani)
2199 Kalia Road
Honolulu, HI 96815
Phone: (808) 923-2311
www.halekulani.com

Featured Dish: Sous Vide of Short Ribs with Star Anise and Local Greens
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Hoku's
5000 Kahala Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
Phone: (808) 739-8888
www.kahalaresort.com/dining/hoku.cfm

Featured Dish: Hoku's Fresh Island Sashimi
Hamachi with Grilled Shishito Pepper,
Ahi Tataki with Bonito Aioli and Soy Gel,
Snapper with Grapefruit Brulee, and
Salmon Gavloy with Celery and Chiso Salad,
and Hoku's Chef's Special Ochazuke

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Kaiwa
Waikiki Beach Walk 2nd Floor
226 Lewers St.
Honolulu, HI 96815
Phone: (808) 924-1555
www.kai-wa.com/oahu/index/

Featured Dish: Steamed Abolone with Dashi Gelee
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Nobu Waikiki
2233 Helumoa Road
Phone: (808) 237-6999
www.noburestaurants.com/waikiki/

New Style Japanese, under the assured, imaginative direction of Nobuyuki Matsuhisa
Featured Dish: Yellowtail Sashimi w/Jalapeno
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The Joy of Sake Izakaya
presented by Marians

79 Mango Pl., Wahiawa
Phone: (808) 621-6758

Japanese-Amerian cuisine, local-style. Izakaya catering upon request.
Featured Dish: Shichimi Crusted Scallop Salad with Yuzu Sea Salt Foam, Okara Bean Curd with Clams and Vegetables, Pork Belly and Bamboo Shoots with Bonito
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Town
3435 Waialae Avenue, Suite 103
Honolulu, HI 96816
Phone: (808) 735-5900

Featured Dish: Braised Kulana Oxtail, Yaki Orisotto and Hot Mustard
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Yoshi-ya
2255 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
Phone: (808) 922-8877

Featured Dish: Tako Sunomono—Octopus Salad with Wakame and Summer Cucumber
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Zenshu
477 Kapahulu Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
Phone: (808) 381-6641

Featured Dish: Ahi Yuke
(Marinated Ahi on Cucumbret Nest w/Fuji Apple and Quail Egg)

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Dessert Selections:

Cakeworks

Speciality cakes and desserts for special occasions
Pnohe: (808) 381-6641

Featured Dish: Candied Ginger Ice Cream Sandwich
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