Croissant
$, Bakery, Palolo
"One of the most perfect croissants there is. The richness of the dough is perfect with the flaky exterior."
ChefChris Kajioka
Honolulu
My Venues
Accolades
- Semifinalist: Rising Star Chef of the YearJames Beard Foundation
- Nominee: People's Best New ChefFood & Wine
- Best Chef: West Nominee, 2018James Beard Foundation
Where I Go Out
Haemul Pajeon
$$, Bbq, Korean, Asian, Mc Cully Moiliili
"This is my favorite Korean restaurant because of the quality of the meat and vegetables. The way they prepare this seafood pancake sets it apart. The crispiness of the exterior yields to a creamy seafood mixture."
Tropical fruit creamsicle “brulée”
$$, Modern, American, Asian, 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
$$, Reservations, Japanese, Waikīkī
"This is high quality pork coated in fresh breadcrumbs and cooked in clean oil. Very clean and crunchy, and it's served with an amazing home made sauce with ground sesame seeds."
French fries
$$$, 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."
Waffle
$, Breakfast, Bakery, Diner, American, Liliha Kapalama
"This is the best waffle I have ever had. Seriously addicting."
At My Venues
Caviar, wagyu fat biscuit, potato waffles, hamachi, maple, and buttermilk
Hawaiian, Downtown
"Senia Reserve Caviar, Wagyu Fat Biscuit, Potato Waffles, Smoked Hamachi Collar Rillette, Aged Maple, Buttermilk"
Bone marrow custard with sweet rolls and beef cheek marmalade
Hawaiian, Downtown
"Delicious dinner again at @ckcuisine21 for opening such an awesome spot in Honolulu. Looking forward to your next project.
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@georgesatthecove"
Beef tartare, smoked onion, mustard seed, green almond
Hawaiian, Downtown
"Beef tartare, smoked onion, mustard seed, green almond , one of the choices on our new lunch menu. @restaurantsenia"
Beeswax, orange blossom, buttermilk, brown butter
Hawaiian, Downtown
"Beeswax, Orange blossom, Buttermilk, Brown Butter. The new fire from @restaurantsenia"
Cucumber, spinach leaves and beets
Hawaiian, Downtown
"Super delicious meal at @ckcuisine21 and congratulations to you and your team. Everything was on point."