Chef
Chris Kajioka

Honolulu

My Venues

Senia
75 N King St
Honolulu, HI

Accolades

Semifinalist: Rising Star Chef of the Year
James Beard Foundation
Nominee: People's Best New Chef
Food & Wine

Best Chef: West Nominee, 2018
James Beard Foundation

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Where I Go Out

Croissant

Breadshop

$, Bakery, Palolo

"One of the most perfect croissants there is. The richness of the dough is perfect with the flaky exterior."

$$, Bbq, Korean, Asian, Mc Cully Moiliili

"This is my favorite Korean restaurant because of the quality of the meat and vegetables. The way they prepare this seafood pancake sets it apart. The crispiness of the exterior yields to a creamy seafood mixture."

Chef

Chris Kajioka

Senia

Tropical fruit creamsicle “brulée”

MW Restaurant

$$, Modern, American, New American, Ala Moana

"Pastry chef Michelle combines amazing texture, flavor and temperature contrasts in one of my favorite desserts in Hawaii. The first time I had this, I was blown away."

Tonkatsu Ginza Bairin

$$, Reservations, Japanese, Waikīkī

"This is high quality pork coated in fresh breadcrumbs and cooked in clean oil. Very clean and crunchy, and it's served with an amazing home made sauce with ground sesame seeds."

$$$, Modern, Italian, American, New American, Palolo

"There's just something about these French fries. They're so addicting, with the perfect texture. Get 'em with aioli to make 'em even better."

$, Breakfast, Bakery, Diner, American, Liliha Kapalama

"This is the best waffle I have ever had. Seriously addicting."

Chef

Chris Kajioka

Senia

At My Venues

Caviar, wagyu fat biscuit, potato waffles, hamachi, maple, and buttermilk

Senia

Hawaiian, Downtown

"Senia Reserve Caviar, Wagyu Fat Biscuit, Potato Waffles, Smoked Hamachi Collar Rillette, Aged Maple, Buttermilk"

Chef

Chris Kajioka

Senia

Bone marrow custard with sweet rolls and beef cheek marmalade

Senia

Hawaiian, Downtown

"Delicious dinner again at @restaurantsenia after the awesome @hifoodwinefest event. Thank you chef @ckcuisine21 for opening such an awesome spot in Honolulu. Looking forward to your next project. . . @xtine65 @jonbauti @georgesatthecove"

Chef

Trey Foshee

George's at the Cove, Galaxy Taco

Charred cabbage

Senia

Hawaiian, Downtown

"One of THE best dinners on #oahu @restaurantsenia Mahalo for the BEST meal! That #charredcabbagetho @thewaywardbaker SUCH amazing desserts!!! 🙏 that pineapple cocktail!!!! ❤️❤️❤️🌈🍹🎉🙌😍🏄‍♀️ SO good! A must see!!! And those wines!! @harumphwines"