Alan Wong’s

Visited Hoku’s at Kahala for Sunday brunch on a rainy day. Although we reserved a seat on the patio, the staff accommodated us with an indoor table. The buffet did not let us down with its premium price of $110 per adult. The menu consisted mainly of seafood dishes, with a variety of fresh sashimi and poke. The highlight was the all-you-can-eat lobster tails, which can be ordered from the table with the option of raw or grilled. The grilled rice ball with tuna poke was also available to order from the table. Both tasted amazing, and we were surprised by how thick each lobster tail was. Though drinks were charged separately, we still enjoyed savoring the main buffet courses.

Sunday brunch is epic. Lobster (hot or cold) and ahi musubi are the best. The miso butterfish (black cod) is also stellar. Lots of fresh poke and sashimi. Salmon benedict. Prime rib, tempura, roast pork, and so meant desserts. Service is outstanding, especially Reyne.

5 star everything, food, service, view. The espresso Martini was double the size of what I'm used to and was delicious. Not cheap but had 4 lobster tails and a lot of crab legs, so I think that alone was worth the price. Very tender prime rib.

Food is good for this caliber buffet in Honolulu. Nice setting and ambiance and great table and restaurant service teams. Not overly extravagant but good variety. You would think for the price they could at least include soft drinks.

It was certainly in a nice area secluded. The location seems to be older but has charm. The seats were comfortable, our host was nice and knowledgeable, the presentation of the meals were well thought out. Portions are not huge however it's fine dining. Certainly be prepared as this is not a cheap restaurant.