A supermarket restaurant? Located in a small shopping center, we were able to find a parking space near the restaurant. We entered through the entry by the parking lot but you can enter from the Kahala Market, which might the main entrance since the hostess was located there. Kahala Market is a Foodland Market and I found out that et al. was Foodland's third restaurant after opening Redfish Poke Bar and Mahi'ai Table in Kapolei's Foodland. The interior of Et al was modern, bright, upscale casual with high ceilings. Meeting our friends for brunch, we were seated at a nice table off to the side, affording better environment for conversation. The menu had some starters and about 11 entrees. We started with fresh shucked oysters with a yuzu kosho mignonette and the short rib arancini in a green pea sauce, herb aioli, lemon zest and pecorino. The oysters were very fresh and the shortrib filled crispy arancini were delicious. I had a coffee and they use beans from Kona Coffee Purveyors. For my entrée, I had the braised short rib loco moco. The short rib with short rib gravy was on fried rice with a medium cooked sunny side egg on top. The loco moco was covered with crispy onion. Never had a loco moco with short rib and it took this classic dish to another level. Friends had the Smoked House Cured Salmon Toast and the Crispy Soft Shell Crab Benedict. The food here looks delicious and are beautifully plated. You wouldn't think this being a supermarket restaurant. But the food here is delicious and the atmosphere is so pleasant. I would come back again. read more

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Was in the area on a Saturday night and was recommended this place by friends. I have tried several of the restaurants in the Foodland establishments across the island and had high expectations. We didn't make reservations until right when we decided to go. They said we could get a table in about an hour and a half but we came early anyways and were sat promptly at the high table in the middle, which we didn't mind. We were then offered to move to the bar and accepted. The menu had many food choices and drinks that were fresh and unique. I personally enjoyed the tagliatelle and my boyfriend preferred the burger. The atmosphere was nice, staff was kind and knowledgeable, and the food is plated beautifully. Would recommend for people to try this place and enjoy the environment (they also have a happy hour as well)! read more

et al. - Tagliatelle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Looks like I forgot to write the review the last time I was here cuz my pics from last time are here. Last time I came for Breakfast, my niece and I shared the clam chowder and the prosciutto Gruyère omelette and the soft shell crab Benedict. All good but the eggs Benedict was only one. Usually it comes with two but here they only give one with a whole soft shell. So sharing this was cutting it in half rather than taking one muffin. It would have been nice if they cut the soft shell crab in half and then you would have two Benedict's like anywhere else. Today I came for lunch and had the clam chowder and the grilled kampachi with veggies served with rice. This dish was delicious! It was drowning for me. I had to Kae the fish and veggies and lay it in the rice. Eating from the plate was too saucy for me. But on the rice it was able to soak any extra sauce so when I would eat the veggies it was perfect. read more

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I can't remember the last time I made a reservation for a restaurant, but it's the new norm due to limited capacity and other uncontrollable matters. The OpenTable app introduced me to et al., (Latin for "and others") where my spouse and I joined a friend for breakfast. ATMOSPHERE: They're located inside the new Kahala Mkt. by Foodland grocery store. It's a small footprint but the high ceilings made for an airy feel. Seating is a mix of counter and low tops, with huge windows that let in lots of natural light. I was a bit nervous sitting near the windows as people are famous for plowing their cars through windows on Oahu, eek! BRUNCH MENU: Toasts, breads, soup, parfait, salad, burger, poultry, seafood and traditional breakfast items. BEVERAGE: Nitro Cold Brew Coffee - $5.00 The spouse loved it. The sip I took was good and not overly strong. Drip Coffee - $5.00 I prefer a stronger brew so I declined a refill. I think I'm spoiled by my Nespresso Vertuo pods at home. FOOD: Ham, Egg & Cheese Toast - $8.00 I ordered this on a hunch thinking it'd be a light meal with a skinny piece of bread and a few toppings. Man, what a deal for $8! A thick, toasted sourdough slice was capped with ham, two poached eggs and melted cheese that made it look like an eggs benny! Phenomenal. Mexican Street Avo Toast - $8.00 Our carb fest continued with this concoction. It was good but not as good as the one I ordered as it's topped with avocado and veggies only. The sourdough makes their toast dishes shine, IMO. King Crab Roll - $23.00 market price More carbs with a scoop of cholesterol, yeah! A positive was that the bun wasn't soaked in butter, instead tasting fresh and somewhat healthier than the norm. The Old Bay chips didn't have the namesake seasoning's flavor and was more like salted, oversized Chex cereal. Breakfast Banh Mi - $11.00 Our friend ordered this but it was my least favorite mainly due to my dislike of pork belly and mixture of pickled veggies. SERVICE: Jared took excellent care of us, checking in throughout our experience and thanked us on the way out. OVERALL: Charming little eatery, great service and good prices. Definitely bringing my gang here for our next NIG (neighbor island getaway)! read more

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I came here after a hike, so I was starving! We didn't have any reservations, but we were able to get seated immediately at the bar. I tried the arancini, Hawaiian clam chowder, breakfast banh mi, and lilikoi crunch dessert. The arancini's were amazing!! Probably best arancini's I've ever had! The clam chowder was pretty good, too. And it came with sourdough toast, which was perfect for it! I think I was most disappointed with the banh mi. I wish it came on a traditional French roll instead of the ciabatta. The ciabatta was way too soft, so it became soggy really fast. The pork belly in it was really good, though. And the lilikoi dessert was so yummy! It was kind of like a lemon bar, but turned up. read more

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Overall Experience: 5 Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Value: 4 The menu has some dishes that I'm very impressed with and some that I think are just okay. I really enjoyed their mushroom risotto and their banana bread pudding! The staff here are very attentive and personable! The location has lots of parking availability and the restaurant itself is quite nice! (despite being inside a foodland grocery store) overall I really love this place and revisit every time I come home! read more

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Bright sunlit dining room with just enough space between tables makes this a neighborhood restaurant worth visiting time and again. The brunch menu was ample yet not overwhelming with familiar flavors alongside new twists. My avo toast sans the dairy was still packed with flavor from herby cilantro, char grilled baby corn and pickled red onions. The ulu hash was crunchy on the outside and meltingly tender inside. Highly recommend this non-greasy alternative to the traditional hash brown. I enjoyed it all with lavender lemonade, a deliciously sweet and aromatic concoction! My friends raves about their orders -- chicken and waffles, salad with shrimp, braised short rib loco moco and crab roll. All eye pleasing for that Instagram shot. Terrific service even with the chaos of a large table, so props to the waitstaff. Kitchen wait time was a little long; only unbearable if you're starving. I will be back! read more

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The staff promptly greeted me when i approached the check in counter. There were lots of seats at 10:30 a.m. I ordered the soft shell crab benedict. It was delicious. It had an egg that oozed when i cut it. Yum!! The crab was served over 1/2 poi english muffin (wondered what happened to the other half). Dish came with a nice portion of hash brown (not cooked crispy, but delicious). Service wasn't as expected when they start the suggested tip at 22% . I expected a refill of coffee which was priced at $5 but needed to wave down the waitress for that. Server checked on us only once after serving our meal. Now that kind of service doesn't qualify for 22%!! read more

et al. - Soft shell eggs benedict $22, coffee $5 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Came for dinner while on vacation spent about 300 between the 4 of us. Absolutely amazing food! Then decided to come for brunch a few days later and they said we couldn't come in with our coffee from Starbucks. Really disappointing. We would not have drank their coffee either way since we already had ours so now they just lost $$$ telling us no to bringing in our coffee. Very disappointing. Not the way a potential customer should be treated. read more

I was super excited to try this restaurant after I saw their menu. When we got here, all tables were full but they had few bar seats left so we took them. We ordered the hamakua mushroom risotto and fig & prosciutto pizza. The order took 25+ minutes to come out which we were fairly okay with since I was too excited to try out the food. The server from the bar was also very kind throughout our stay and asked us for any needs occasionally. However, when I took my first spoonful of hamakua mushroom risotto, I liked it but couldn't say I loved it. The more I kept eating, I was drinking water after each bite, and noticed the food was a bit too salty for me. The fig & prosciutto pizza was also a bit disappointing because the dough didn't seem to be cooked thoroughly. I loved the visual of both entrees but the tasting was the least of what I expected. read more

et al. - Hamakua Mushroom Risotto - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Avo toast - amazing light toasty bread and fresh avocado! Mid run lunch. Running back from Maunalua Bay and even with snacks along the way needed something more substantial. Wonderful service, casually sophisticated decor with a full bar, high ceilings and an entryway from Foodland Farms floral. My avo toast was exactly perfect! read more

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TL:DR - The salsiccia pizza looked small, but was actually very filling and delicious. Et-Al is a higher end American-local style restaurant adjacent to the Kahala Market grocery store, not to be confused with Kahala Mall, which is across the street. After being impressed by their short rib loco moco I decided to come back and trying some else. I went with the salsiccia pizza, it's topped with house made sausage, sweet peppers, fennel, and Calabrian chili. The texture was amazing! The pizza had a nice crunch to it but was still soft and chewy. Honestly it was cooked to perfection. The flavoring was sweet with a little bit of a spicy kick. The first my bite caught me unaware but the spice was quickly cooled off by the sausage and sweet peppers. The size of the pizza was probably a little bit more than a foot in diameter, but was enough to fill me up for dinner. Overall, Et-Al delivers up another delicious meal, showing that they can do both local and American style foods with ease. read more

et al. - Salsiccia pizza. A little more than a foot across in diameter. Very tasty - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Finally dined in for the brunch menu on a Saturday at 11:30. The restaurant is located inside of kahala market and the perfect ambiance for a nice brunch. The booths were full but there were a few tables open if you were looking to walk in. A few similarities with the dinner menu but for the most part a completely different menu. I got the hojicha latte which I usually don't see on menus but it was very good. We started with the ahi tartare which had some curry flavoring which was not expected but so good, then we had the mushroom risotto and short rib loco moco. The risotto was flavorful and the perfect consistency while the loco moco lacked gravy and did not have as much rice as I would have liked. But the meat was so tender and soft. read more

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Airy establishment, no outdoor seating. Good place to have a small business lunch, a more nicer place to have a get together and really popular with the ladies. So, a good place to take a lady! Bah, but went with my friend who had a beer with his elevated Big Island cheeseburger and fries. I had the mahi mahi plate. Tables were nicely separated during these Covid times. Restaurant is clean and service on point. read more

et al. - Mahi mahi with crispy rice - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

really solid spot in kahala! the atmosphere is super nice and perfect for a chill lunch or dinner date food was flavorful and beautifully plated -- definitely on the fancier side but not too intimidating. service was friendly but a little slow at times, which is why it's 4 stars instead of 5. still a great experience overall and i'd come back to try more dishes! read more

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I was treated to a birthday dinner by my daughter and she picked et al. to try someplace new. It was my first time here and I was a bit surprised that it was "connected" to the Foodland Market... so much so that when I walked in from the parking lot entrance there was no one to greet me, since the main entrance was on the opposite side coming in from Foodland. There's a beautiful bar backed by a long community table, great for groups or several small parties. The overall decor is clean and modern, looking very upscale. They have a fairly good cocktail menu but I'm more of a wine guy (snob lol) tho I do enjoy a good beer or cocktail on occasion. I had looked over the menu online and had decided on what to order, including the bottle of wine I wanted. Unfortunately when I requested the bottle our server wasn't sure if it was available (it wasn't) and it took about 5 min to check with their sommelier. I then picked another bottle and guess what... same thing (0 for 2). The sommelier finally came to our table and suggested a few choices (a couple that were actually "off list") so I chose one of those; a Stag's Leap Artemis. I think a little more communication with the staff about what's available (and not) would make things a lot better since it shouldn't take 15 minutes to order a bottle of wine to start things off. The overall dinner had its good points and also some room for improvement. Good service tho (other than the wine snafu). We started with the oysters (two orders which were 6 pieces). Fresh, mild and slightly sweet with a Yuzu mignonette. We had to ask for a spoon for the mignonette since we didn't want to just dunk the oysters in the community bowl (I know, being a lil picky ). My daughter and her bf shared a bowl of the "local" Hawaiian Clam Chowder. They enjoyed it as the local spin came from pieces of Ulu (breadfruit) and smoked Marlin in the chowder. It gave it a texture similar to gnocchi. We also ordered the beet appetizer, very good with small bits of orange and a lemon basil pesto, tho it could've used a bit more of that. I had the Lamb lollipops. Three chops which had great flavor with a good drizzle of cabernet reduction sitting on a bed of mashed potatoes and long beans. One of the chops was a bit fatty but at least not gristly. We also ordered the grilled Kampachi which came with a bowl of garlic fried rice. The fish was cooked nicely with crisp skin and moist meat. The broth was flavorful but there was so much that it almost overwhelmed the dish and taste of the Kampachi. It's a good thing the rice was served in a separate bowl. The last entree was Mushroom Risotto to which we added three scallops. We had a choice of adding scallops ($6 per scallop) or chicken. Unfortunately, this was the least favorite dish. It seemed to be overcooked as the risotto was sticky and salty rather than creamy and lush. The scallops were a bit dry and rubbery. We think they may have been sitting, waiting for either the Lamb or the Kampachi to finish. (I would not order that again). Since it was my birthday, they provided me with a choice of gelatto or sorbet. Since they had espresso I asked for an Affogatto (gelato covered with espresso) which they graciously provided, served in a martini glass. My daughter and her bf shared the EVOO Sponge cake. They said the taste was good but was surprised the texture was fairly dense, more like a pound cake. Next time maybe we'll try the Bananamisu. All in all another enjoyable meal...4 stars. read more

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My friends and I just finished dinner at Zippys across the street and wanted to find a place to talk story and have a drink. My friend suggested Et El inside foodland. I thought what? A bar inside foodland? I went to check it out and was surprised to find a nice dining restaurant w a classy bar. We sat at the raised tables in the bar area and ordered drinks. The service was fantastic, the bar was not noisy like other places and classy. We got seated immediately without a reservation at the bar and could order off the regular menu too. Score! Because reservations for the dining area was booked solid. I didn't end up ordering food though so I have to be back. The little details like a heart shaped lemon in my rose and peach Bellini was so cute. This is a great place if you wanna just unwind and relax for the week w ample parking and you can do your grocery shopping afterwards which we did! read more

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Credit goes to Foodland for creating an upscale dining experience within their store that is not a sports beer bar or an afterthought of their take-out prepared foods. I'm generally against the idea of sitting down to a meal in a coffee shop style grocery store dining area. et al. is different. This is a casual neighborhood restaurant in the Kūono Marketplace with food you would come specifically for without dressing up. The first thing, all their reservations and contact tracing information is in a notepad. Once you're in there you are now a regular or returning guest. It gives et al. an opportunity to acknowledge you as a valued patron. The menu is not overly complicated but there are separate breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus, with happy hour offerings to bridge lunch and dinner, and a brunch menu for the weekend. While one server may take your order, overall service is a team effort ... and they make you feel welcomed. They stand out from the neighboring grocery store completion with their coffee beverage program through Kona Coffee Purveyors. And they have a full service bar with a curated cocktail menu - and no annoying televisions! My favorite part - et al. is only a few steps away from my PCP. I can celebrate a positive visit with hearty local sourced food and bougee cocktails! Ke aloha! read more

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I was excited to try this place because I've seen pictures of this place and the food looked and sounded really good. I ordered mochico chicken and waffles. I think I just ordered the wrong thing. I was disappointed by the chicken. It was dry and hard. I also let my friends try the chicken and they also agreed. The pieces of chicken were small so it was hard to tell if it was meat or just mostly batter when I first looked at it. The waffle wasn't bad. I do not recommend the chicken and waffles. My friends enjoyed their meal. One ordered the soft shell crab Benedict and the other ordered an omelet. I tried my friends hasbrown and it was really good. Service is great and very friendly staff. The restaurant is beautiful and very relaxing. It's connected to the kahala foodland. Parking lot available but it gets pretty busy. Reservations accepted. read more

Always excellent! Been here many times and everything from service to drinks, to appetizers, entrees, desert, coffee and hot chocolate is ideal. It is difficult to find anything any pointers. (Maybe let guests know what you're out of from the start when giving specials, and check burger temp but that's it out of 5 visits. I commend you on such a neat place. Mahalo!! read more

Restaurant Week continues! Holy yum! I'm so glad I finally got to try this place out! I normally order wine with my food, but the matcha latte caught my eye lol Yelp BFF and I got both starters, salmon and risotto main, and dessert. The chowder was smokey with bacon flavor. The salad had delicious smoked salmon and a tasty dressing. If you're debating between which main to get, absolutely get the salmon! The rice is super crispy topped with a char grilled salmon and umami packed dashi broth. It's one of those plain and simple looking dishes that shocks the hell out of you. I had the Ratatouille moment and food-gasmed so hard! The risotto was much better than the one I had the prior night, but nothing compares to the salmon dish. The dessert was an olive oil cake with ice cream. It was a light and refreshing way to end the meal. Definitely a great date night and/or brunch spot. I will be back (someday). Thanks for reading my reviews! Let me know what I should try next! read more

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Made reservations for brunch on a Saturday morning - which I recommend because the place in kind of small. I love the deco here! Cathedral ceilings, faux marble tables, super cute Lei'd barstools - just right. The food was good! Not bad, but nothing spectacular. Presentation was on point, and give 5 stars for their freshly made potato chips! We placed two extra orders just for more chips lol, they came out warm and crispy. Would I come back here? Eh maybe not, IMO not worth the trip alone from Ewa. But it's definitely a solid place to eat! Lobster Roll: Very fresh, but the lobster was not the main event, and the meat itself was lacking in flavor? Fat Cheeks is still my number one! Chips were awesome. Clam chowder: good flavor, don't expect traditional clam chowder. This is locally infused with smoked clam and has a different flavor profile. Mexican avo toast: the bread was very thick. The flavor was okay, we didn't finish it. Keiki pancakes: delicious! Three thin pancakes with the perfect maple syrup. I loved these. Pork Belly Banh Mi: soft and flavorful bread, loved the pickled veggies. Braised short rib Loco Moco: definitely a hefty dish with lots of short rib! If you're hangry this might be the way to go. The kid loved the fruit punch! In fact all of their juices are freshly squeezed - definitely not from concentrate. The mimosa flight was pretty good, but the flavor of some of the juice fell short. Service is awesome and food came out fast and super fresh! read more

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"Et al" is a Latin term meaning "and others." Its meaning is applied to and is also the name of a relatively new restaurant that opened on 11/18/20 in the Kahala Market by Foodland in the Ku'ono Marketplace across from Kahala Mall. The restaurant's name, et al., reflects a vision of a place where guests feel comfortable and relaxed, with the neighborhood gathering for daily dining or for special occasions. Local Foodland Supermarket continues its innovative restaurant concept by initially opening Redfish Poke Bar in Kakaako; then Mahi'ai Table in Foodland Farms, Kapolei; and recently et al. in the Kahala Market by Foodland. The restaurant's concept is the brainchild of Chef Colin Sato, formerly the Head Chef of the Beachhouse at the Moana Surfrider. Et al. offers an imaginative contemporary American menu of multi-regional dishes inspired by local, seasonal produce and ingredients. It presently serves breakfast and lunch on weekdays, dinner daily, brunch on weekends, bar menu or pau hana/happy hour menu daily in the afternoons. As we stopped by in the afternoon, this review is for their recently introduced pau hana/happy hour menu that is offered from 2p to 5p daily. (Note that their breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch menus are separate menus of different dishes with time and day limitations, so if you want a specific dish, you'll need to be there during the time the menu is in effect.) We had the following: · Fried chicken wings with calamansi, chili, and topped with crispy garlic, hot peppers, radish, and cilantro ($5). Although they were tiny, there were nine spicy wings in this dish that were delicious and hit the spot! Very well worth the price! · Burger beef sliders with cheese, pickle, and Korean jang (soybean paste) sauce ($5). The two thick sliders were very juicy, tender, and flavorful! · French fries with truffle oil, Parmesan cheese, thyme and garlic aioli ($6). We loved the shoestring fries that were crispy on the outside and soft in the inside, which paired well with the aioli sauce! While other reviewers have noted that the restaurant's other menu offerings appear to be pricey, this happy hour menu is the opposite. Prices are so very reasonable for what you get, and the three choices we had were all delicious! While we were dining, two rotational shifts of employees were seated on a large table near the bar, as they were trying new dishes because of new menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner are to be introduced within the next week. It was a good time, as the afternoon was not crowded with diners. We are glad that management allows their staff to try the menu dishes, as they will be able to answer questions from diners. Professional photographers were also in a nearby corner taking photos of the new dishes. One of the managers noted to us that the restaurant's menus are likely to change periodically to introduce new dishes while maintaining some of the popular dishes. We were also told that because the pau hana/happy hour menu was recently introduced, there would be no changes to that menu and this time. Service was spot-on! Our server, Kassey, made our experience so welcoming and comfortable, as she was super efficient and friendly. She promptly took our orders, brought our dishes in a timely manner, refilled our water glasses periodically, and asked if everything was okay. We loved the ambiance in this clean, bright, contemporary, and stylish design with high ceilings and arched decor. The elegant décor made the restaurant a beautiful place to have a meal. There's a huge bar area, as well as the entire restaurant, that is architecturally pleasing. COVID requirements were in place: temperature checks with taken, name and phone number entered into their system for contact tracing, tables spaced out to comply with social distancing, face masks required, and hand sanitizer visibly available to diners. While et al. has a door facing the parking lot, you'll have to enter through the front entrance of Foodland and then turn right into the restaurant, where staff will check you in. Et al. is open daily from 6a to 8p with distinct menus depending on the time. Free parking is available in the private lot shared by other businesses of Ku'ono Marketplace. We were very pleased with our happy hour experience and loved the interior décor at et al.! We look forward to returning to try their other menu offerings, especially with the new dishes that will soon be introduced! read more

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After meeting with and discussing food with fellow Yelp Friends Reuben L and Tanyce W, at the recent Elite Perk at Le Crêpe Café, the Happy Hour menu at this restaurant popped up. Although we've eaten several meals at et al. since its opening last November, we hadn't taken advantage of their Pau Hana or Happy Hour menu that runs daily from 2 PM to 5 PM. Reuben and Tanyce raved about the chicken wings with calamansi/kalamansi (Filipino citrus) glaze and the fantastic short rib arancini. I kept the Pau Hana specials in the back of my mind for the next rainy day. Well, we happened to be in the Kahala neighborhood recently and moseyed into et al. after 2 PM. We inquired if the specials were only served at the bar or in the dining room. The hostess confirmed that they do serve the Happy Hour and Bar menus in the dining room. We started with an order of the Kusshi oysters served with yuzu kosho mignonette. The four little gemlike oysters tasted clean, mildly salty, and finished like fresh-tasting cucumber slices. The yuzu kosho mignonette added a bright spark of citrus and spice. We shared this appetizer that whetted our appetites for what was to come to our table next. $10 The calamansi/kalamansi glazed wings were a bargain at only $5 per plate. The seven wings were succulent and flavorful. The bright and tart calamansi/kalamansi juice enhanced the chicken flavor, and the glaze was finger-licking good. Ok, I did try to eat the wings using my fork and knife but gave up after my husband stared at me even though he knows that I don't like handling sticky or over-sauced foods. Hahaha. My husband suggested ordering another plate of them, but I stopped him by saying that we still had orders for oysters on the half-shell, short rib arancini, kimchi smoked ahi dip, and truffle fries coming. $5 An equally outstanding appetizer was the short rib arancini. Kudos to the kitchen for evenly breading and frying the arancini. With the first cut into the arancino, its tender short rib stuffing mixed with cheese and plump rice grains oozed out, and the hot steam released its mouthwatering aromas. I warned my husband about how hot and fresh from the kitchen these arancini were just as he greedily bit into one. He didn't want to wince as I could see steam escaping from his mouth, all the while not wanting to admit the pain. But then declared the flavor and texture of the arancino to be "life-changing." $13 Our server warned us about the hot temperature of the smoked ahi-kimchee dip and its serving dish. It was served with house-made waffle-cut potato chips. I thought the dip's surface was burned or charred, but that darkened appearance didn't affect this dip's tastiness. The smoked ahi flavor combined well with the spicy kimchee. There was either cream cheese or maybe crème fraîche base to help this dip become more spreadable or softer. The flavors and texture of this dip were excellent with the waffle-cut potato chips. $5 Lastly, we ordered a plate of et al.'s truffled French fries. The lip-smacking menu description of shoestring French fries paired with truffle oil, Parmesan cheese shavings, and garlic aïoli had me dreaming about traveling abroad. The fries had an even crunchy and lightly crisp exterior around each potato baton. Each bite was tender, potatoey, and a bit salty from the Parmesan cheese. The sprinkling of thyme leaves lifted the truffle oil flavors with its citrusy herbaceousness. The only disappointment was there was no garlic aïoli to dip these fries into; instead, spicy ketchup was substituted. $6 Typical of our previous visits, the service was outstanding and attentive. However, there were a couple of gnats flying around our table that we couldn't seem to get rid of during our dining experience. Other diners didn't seem to have this issue as they weren't waving their hands over their food and beverages as we were. But, we were relieved to see et al.'s sanitation commitment to COVID-19 health safety restrictions and social distancing even as our State moves to its Tier 4 economic reopening strategy, which brings us closer to normalcy. 4.4 stars...ambiance, cleanliness, delicious and well-prepared foods and great value. read more

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Went there for brunch, not a lot of selection available. Reservations were easy enough to make in Open Table, but not necessary if you've got a small party. Clean, open seating area, with attentive server who explained daily specials and drink menu. Lots of parking available, and it was getting busy as we were leaving around 11:00 am. A bit on the pricy side, great place to meet up with friends. read more

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Oh my goodness! I would pay even double the price to come back and try everything here. We went here on a Sunday afternoon for a "brunch" as well as to take the advantage of its happy hours! Et al really impressed me in many aspects. Interiors - 5 stars elegant, cheerful and comfortable Menu design - 5 stars While we didn't get to try everything on the menu, we ordered most of them and figured that the menu was smartly designed to include enough variety and satisfying tastes in each small plate! For the prices, which range from $5 to $14 and the Happy Hours "norm" you may presume the portions are gonna be small. Wrong!! I made the same mistake but happy to enjoy the big meal as it was SCRUMPTIOUS! Literally every bite surprised me and brought me joy. Each food element added a layer of flavor that contributed to the wonderful gustatory experience. My personal love goes to 1. The chicken wings 2. Sliders 3. Oysters The only dish I didn't enjoy that much was the chicken liver because the alcohol was not fully burnt so it left a taste of bitterness that bothered me somehow. Otherwise, all the dishes are AMAZING! Highly recommended and I would love to go back and try other dishes. Services - 5 stars professional, friendly, and attentive read more

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I have a friend who has been here so many times he memorized the menu so I was super excited to finally have an opportunity to go. With someone who hadn't experienced this restaurant yet. We had reservations at 6pm on Sunday for 2 I personally thought it'd be busier but I'm glad it was not. The restaurant was very clean and the seats spaced out, the staff all so very friendly and helpful and also very knowledgeable on the menu. Our apps we got were the Short Rib Arancini (fried rice ball) it was unbelievably delicious the balls were perfectly crisp but when broken into insanely soft, the flavors of the Arancini mixed with the watercress puree was such a welcoming taste the puree definitely complimented the Arancini the sometimes abrasive taste of watercress worked well in this dish. Maui Beets Salad we both are fans of beets and this did not disappoint the flavor combination of the earthy beets mixed with the creamy chévre and the citrus from the oranges and lemon basil pesto was excellent. For main entrees She got Bristol Bay Scallops which she really enjoyed I sampled a piece and was also very surprised the scallops came in a corn curry sauce which I found to be really tasty. I had the Grilled Tako (octopus) and I have to say as someone who has experience in the kitchen (Italian restaurants and home) this was one of the tastiest pasta dishes I've ever had. The cavatelli I'm pretty sure was housemade as well as the chorizo and red wine tomato sauce, the Tako itself had an incredible char from the grill the texture was amazing crispy but also not at all overcooked. The way the Tako paired with the Chorizo and sauce was also another incredible combination the chorizo wasn't spicy most likely due to the red wine tomato sauce which cut the heat down but still packed a nice sweet heat punch. The portion size was huge I couldn't finish and had to take it home. All in all I honestly can't wait to go back. It's that good. read more

et al. - Short rib Arancini - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I've been wanting to check out et al for a lil bit since they first opened in the kahala market, the entrance is right after you enter. It isn't too big but the high ceilings make it feel very spacious and luxurious. They're spacing out the seating with covid and I didn't feel I was too close to any other table. We made reservations before hand as there isn't a lot of seating so it can get filled up quickly. Came during foodagogo and got their prefix menu items. It was an appetizer with clam chowder or salad. Main course of pier 38 catch or risotto, or chicken. Dessert of sponge cake. The clam chowder was tasty, they had 2 small full clam shells in it. The bowl I feel wasn't the right choice or they needed to give more. Since it was wide and they didn't give a lot of chowder it was very shallow which made dipping the bread difficult. The bread was a little harder and burnt than my liking which is why it needed to be dipped in the chowder. The salad was really nice and refreshing. I got the 38 catch and that was probably my favorite dish. The fish was nicely cooked,had a light grill sear on it and just melted. The crispy rice cake was still crispy after sitting in the dashi broth. It all just went together well. My bff got the risotto, they gave a nice portion of it and it was prepared well. The sponge cake was decent. It was nice and soft and the ice cream was a nice touch. I liked the crumble that went with it. I'm not totally sure I enjoyed having olive oil on it and while I'm okay with lemon flavor it wouldn't have been my first choice. read more

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Very nice restaurant inside a Foodland! I've been three times and it was always delicious. We made reservations because it's not very big and with everything happening, reservations are just the best way to go to make sure you have a spot. Of course there's lots of parking available. The short rib arancini appetizer was so delicious. I was told the burger was very good and I agree. However, I have always gotten the pappardelle because it is soooo good. I haven't had that anywhere else but I love it. So if I'm craving that pasta, this is where I would come for it. The chocolate pb textures was also a great way to end dinner. Able to share and so chocolatey. Mmmmm. The only thing I would say is that it is a little pricy but it's very nice for a nice dinner out. The staff was always very nice and the food delicious. I will be coming again for sure. read more

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Awesome brunch spot in Kahala! Love the atmosphere. There aren't tons of tables, so it's highly recommended that you make reservations in advance. I overheard many parties being turned away when they didn't have reservations. We were seated at exactly our time. There isn't a bad spot in the restaurant. I loved the decor, specifically at the bar. We started with coffee. I had a cappuccino and my friend had a lavender latte. Both were good, but not what I would come back for. My Pineapple Juniper cocktail was unbelievably good. And so photo-worthy. I hope this persuades you to try it. It isn't on their brunch menu, but they are able to serve it during brunch. The mimosa flight was also very good. Food: both of the toasts were awesome. We had the salmon toast and the avocado toast. I would get both again. The clam chowder was also fantastic (and I'm from New England so my opinion matters). The Short Rib Loco Moco was bland, dry and the meat wasn't anything to praise. They served me an egg that had broken during cooking, so there was no beautiful runny yolk which makes a loco moco delicious. It was sad. Service was good. There were plenty of employees that stopped by to clear plates/check on us and they were all pleasant. read more

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CoViD 19= Review #27 "NEW" "Dining In" Experience Let me get the Covid protocol out of the way 1) Make reservations as seating is limited with social distancing 2) Open Table accepts ressys for El Al but not Open Table points 3) Contact Tracing form addressed when you check in 4) Temperature Check at check in. 5) Servers (front and back) are PPP attired Love at First Bite!!!! Okay, I try not to write a review on my first visit but this establishment deserves a quick shout out. 1) Menu is short but sweet (note - dessert menu given toward end of meal so think about that when ordering) 2) pricey; but worth it's weight in burger 3) Much of the menu must be prepared in advance as it didn't take long for meals to arrive 4) 5 star service; waiter and bussers tag team so there is never a down time My meal was the "best" burger in town; at least that's what my friend said so I tried and he was correct. I will admit it was a tad salty for my tastebuds but I think its because of the cheese and the fries? Well, it was shoe string potato fries. I tried the appetizer, their Short Rib Arancini and I need to admit given a choice the Arancini would have surfaced to the top. Both good but room only for one at the top right? So- bottom line? Good food, pricey but worth it, service top notch, Covid practice in tact, lots of parking... A definite repeat in my book! read more

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A hidden gem for brunch. I love Et Al and come whenever I'm in town. They have the best customer service, ambiance, and excellent food. I love their: fried chicken with black sesame mochi waffles, avocado toast, chia seed parfait, and breakfast bowl! Wishlist for management to improve - The coffee is mediocre, if you're able to make great coffee, this place would be flying off the charts. - please add more vegetarian options or create a vegetarian menu, that has more protein. read more

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Eating in is quite a nice experience for brunch. Food is good and comes out fast. Servers are attentive. Light and bright in the restaurant. Another good place to keep in mind for brunch and lunch during the week. I had the breakfast bowl - big slices of pork belly, some carrots, kale, guacamole, fried egg over garlic fried rice. It was filling and very tasty. Ask for extra hot sauce bc it benefits from it. My mom had the risotto and she asked for two over easy eggs on top. Perfectly cooked eggs. Tons of mushrooms. Large portion so enough for leftovers. We both had hot beverages - her tea (big pot of hot water and offered more) and my oatmilk latte (good balance of espresso to milk). Total bill was $50 - not cheap but I really did enjoy all aspects of the meal. The parking is the problem with this shopping center. Spaces are small and not easy to go in and out. Not well thought out for new construction. Overall gonna put this in the rotation for good lunch and brunch places during the weekdays. read more

This restaurant is located in the Kahala Market (by Foodland) of Waialae and Hunakai. We were in there to shop a little and saw this restaurant. It had a nice ambience and very cozy atmosphere. It also has a full bar setup. We felt very comfortable dining there because we notice they complied to Covid protection standards. Mask had to be worn, tables and the area were being sanitized between customers, 6ft distancing applied, contact tracing, temperature check, staff wore mask, and hand sanitizer was offered at the entrance of store. The Chef, Colin Sato came from Restaurants like Nobu and Moana Surf Rider. They have a lunch, dinner, and a brunch menu. They also had a happy hour menu from 2pm-5pm. We took advantage of the brunch and HH menu. We started with some appetizers Hawaiian Clam Chowder and Loaded Baked Potato Quiche. They actually had the whole clams inside. It was creamy and very tasty. The Hawaiian Quiche was just ok but not my favorite. We had the Mio Rigatoni Bolognese(lamb) with blistered tomatoes, Kale, and pecorino. That was very tasty and had a nice spicy bite. So good. Also tried the Lobster Roll. The toasted bun was generously filled with lobster claw and knuckle meat. It was cooked with brown butter and curry aioli. Old bay potato chips accompanied on the side. This dish was incredibly delicious and I highly recommended it. The price was a little steep at $23 but well worth it. After 2:00pm, Happy Hour menu opened up so we ordered the Calamari Chicken Wings and KimChee Ahi Dip. Both were $5 a piece and well worth it. Both were good with the chicken being my fav. I had to take most of it home. It was a lot. We also had pineapple juice, morning zinger, sweet greens, and coffee to wash it down. We had a great experience here and look forward to coming back. read more

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Came here for an early dinner before going to watch a show! This is my first time coming here and also the bf's first time as well. He made reservations for 4pm. We got there about 10 minutes earlier so we were only able to order off the pau hana menu and wait till 4pm to order off the dinner menu. That didn't really bother us because we really went there for the pau hana menu. So I had ordered the Pineapple Regina cocktail and my bf ordered the Tokyo Vespar and a beer on draft. I can't remember the name of the beer but I remember he said that the beer was really good! Now on to the food part! Lol We ordered the seasonal oysters, it came with 3 small pieces and the sauce. I'm usually not a big fan of oysters because of how ocean-y it could taste but I have to say that this was pretty good! With the sauce I couldn't even taste the ocean-y taste so it is definitely a plus and of course good quality oysters! We also ordered the tartare, which was really good! It came with 4 pieces of these triangular toast and you just spread the ahi tartare on it! It was very flavorful and I really like that it has the hint of curry powder taste to it! Then we had the Fig and Prosciutto pizza and the Calamansi wings. The pizza was good but the wings were AMAZING!!! I really like the Calamansi glaze on top of the wings and it's was fried to a nice crisp where the inside was still soft and juicy! Not dry at all like some places that serves wings!! XD Last but not least dessert time! We ordered the E.V.O.O. Sponge Cake and their special pumpkin pie of the day! The E.V.O.O. Sponge cake was just ok to me, not something very special as it was supposed to be an olive oil ice cream but it just tasted more like vanilla. The sponge cake was a little dry to my taste. But the pumpkin pie was pretty good! It was layered with pumpkin pie, chiffon cake, and pumpkin Chantilly on top! The pie portion was really good, only thing would probably be the pie crust for me is missing something. Overall, I had a great time and meal there as well! Everything I had was good and I enjoyed it. The atmosphere there is really nice too. Smaller restaurant which makes it feel nice and intimate if you go at night. The service was great as well. Our server would check up on us every once in a while to make sure everything is good! I would definitely recommend trying this place if you haven't and try to come at least once during their pau hana hours because the Calamansi wings are only available during that time and it is so worth it to try it!! :) I will definitely be coming back as I would like to try other items on their menu!! read more

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Came here for dinner with a party of four. Food was delicious, service was attentive, ambiance was chill, and parking was easy. Got clam chowder, grilled tako, 2 short rib loco mocos, potatoes, 12oz NY strip, 12oz pork chop, chocolate macadamia tart, and sodas...all delicious. Total was $209 w tax, before tip. I'd definitely come here again. read more

I would have given fives for this meal except we didn't get what we ordered. We've been looking at this place for a few months and after reading the reviews, really wanted to try them. The drip coffee was spot on and they offer just about every type of milk you could think of. They even let me know the oat milk was slightly sweetened with vanilla and asked if that was okay. My husband ordered the short rib loco moco but was brought the lobster roll. He kept it and said it was good... very soft with Chex looking chips. I had the Mexican avocado toast with a side order of fruit. The corn was not what I expected... it was canned baby corn and not "Mexican" corn. But it was still very good. The fruit was nothing special. It did have the slightest drizzle of honey on it to help sweeten the honey dew that had no flavor. Overall good and we'll definitely be back. read more

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Meeting up with a friend and we wanted a place to sit and visit since we hadn't seen each other for so long. We decided to see what was available at the new little strip mall across from Kahala Mall. Wanting to see the new Foodland we walked in and saw the entry into et al and got a table. To be truthful I have not sat down inside a restaurant for about a year so I was a little nervous but they took our temp and got contact info and the tables were spaced far apart. It's a spacious contemporary spot and quiet. We opted for a cocktail and some truffle fries. Rather than my usual glass of wine I wanted to try something different and asked my waiter and got his favorite drink - a Cappellitti bourbon sour- and it was light and delicious. Truffle fries were crispy and plenty to share. Nice also that my friend and I had time to visit and not feel rushed. Will be back again! read more

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First time dining here for a late lunch! Located in the new Kahala Mkt. on Waialae Ave. We did a temperature check upon entering and filled out contact tracing info. Got seated at a nice table in the back, near the bar. The atmosphere was very clean and relaxing. I ordered Pineapple juice and Feb ordered the Sweet Greens drink; pineapple, kale, and cucumber. She said it was good. Reuben had a coffee. We started with the Baked Potato Quiche and Feb had the Hawaiian clam chowder. My quiche had a nice presentation, but unfortunately it was too salty so had to send it back. Our server was very helpful tho. Feb said her clam chowder had a good flavor. Presentation was nice too. I also split the Rigatoni with Lamb Bolognese with Feb. It was great! I had a second pineapple juice and Feb had the Morning Zinger; orange, carrot and ginger. Reuben ordered the Lobster Roll. He said it had a lot of meat (huge claw meat) and was very tasty! It was 2pm - HH - so we HAD TO try it! We ordered $5 Dip; smoked ahi, Kimchee, and house fried chips. The dip was alright, but I think next time I'll order the Fries with truffles, parmesan, thyme and garlic aioli. We also ordered $5 Wings; calamansi, chili and garlic. Yum! This is so worth it! 10 pieces! Wow! We were SO FULL! lol This was a treat to dine out and hang with our friend Feb. :) It was a very nice, relaxing weekend. read more

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Recently stopped in at 3pm during the week to meet my girlfriend. They dont take reservations between 2-4 and they have a very limited menu available. At 4pm we received the full menu to order from. The interior is really nice and inviting. I love the beautiful seats at the bar that were spaced apart. Very comfortable vibe. The Waialae iced tea $14 was yummy and refreshing. We also sampled the short Rib/risotto Arancini that was tasty, the price of $5/ping pong ball size was a little steep but it was beautifully presented and tasty. The ahi Tartare was fresh and had a hint of curry flavoring. Service was excellent and everyone was friendly. I think it's a great location (right inside of Foodland) and the atmosphere was relaxing and chill. The drink menu is pretty extensive and dinner and lunch menu is varied. I would go again and sample dinner items next time. Very convenient location with a lot of parking available. read more

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