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Hoku's


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4.5 of 5 stars 30 ratings
30 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
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4.0 of 5 stars
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#67 of 1,117 restaurants in Honolulu
  • Cuisines: Asian, Contemporary
  • Average price*: $ 75
  • Address: 5000 Kahala Ave, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96816
  • Phone:  (808) 739-8780
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2 of 5 stars
hudyone 2 contributions
Seattle
Mar 4, 2009

The service could not have been better, sadly the food was not up to par. We ordered the scallops and they were rubbery, over cooked and not a quality product. We moved onto a fish dish (not the deep fried one) and it was very dry and yet in a bowl of liquid, no flavor was present at all and... more

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5 of 5 stars
zekimus 29 contributions
Honolulu, Hawaii
Mar 2, 2009

I can't really think of a better meal I've ever had so I''ve got to give it five stars. Great wine and a very knowledgeable server who was really the best. It was a slow Sunday night so I feel like we got just the right amount of attention. They bring the ribeye to your table to slice it open... more

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2 of 5 stars
jojo808 14 contributions
Hawaii
Dec 29, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

My husband and I finally organized ourselves to make reservations for Hoku's. We had heard about it for years. We attempted to go a few time without reservations but were unsuccessful. Our anniversary was a good occasion to plan ahead. So we did. Hoku's serves a lot of seafood. If you do not like seafood, you are in trouble. I... more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 21, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

It's view is amazing, the food okay, attitude not necc. more

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4 of 5 stars
TravelJunkie808 37 contributions
Honolulu, Hawaii
Sep 2, 2008

Hoku's has always been a local favorite. Known for high end dishes and outstanding servce, this dinner did not disappoint. I do remember the food to be better a few years ago, it's not bad, but not as good as I recall (reason I gave above average versus excellent rating). I had the short ribs and it was pretty good.... more

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3 of 5 stars
interterra 47 contributions
Miami, Florida
Aug 18, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

I will be harsh. I loved the Kahala and was very disappointed with Hokus. The service was fine, but the food was bland and unoriginal. The tuna poke was fine, but every restaurant in Hawaii has tuna poke, so unless you do something magical, like the sweet miso cones at Spagos, theres is only so much you can get out... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 16, 2008
1/2 found this review helpful

Amazing brunch and dinner when the restaurant was under the Mandarin. Seems it's not that great anymore? Used to go there all the time... more

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3 of 5 stars
lilacbirman 24 contributions
Hawaii
Feb 24, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

Because this was listed as the favorite "fine dining" place for dinner we decided this was the place for our anniversary night out. The restaurant itself has a lovely ocean view. We were wished a happy anniversary by the hostess and seated at a very nice table overlooking the water. The service was excellent throughout the entire dinner. The starter... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 30, 2007
0/1 found this review helpful

nice... more

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5 of 5 stars
CK1234 9 contributions
Vancouver, Canada
Jul 30, 2007
4/4 found this review helpful

We went for Sunday Brunch today. (2 of us) . We've been in Oahu a month & our first Sunday Brunch was at Orchids. Because, I didn't see the value in the price (for breakfast), I cancelled the other two booked Sunday brunches we had, but left Hoku's for our last Sunday because it's outside of Waikiki & it would... more

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Hoku's Address

5000 Kahala Ave, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96816
Tel: (808) 739-8780
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.