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We arrived about 15 minutes early for our reservation and waited in the cramped front area for about five minutes without being greeted. There were several servers walking by and three bartenders directly in front of us, but no one acknowledged us or offered any help. After about five minutes, one person in my party started walking toward the back of the restaurant to look for someone who could assist us. I stepped a few feet toward the middle of the bar area, near a POS system/kiosk, and finally a young woman who appeared to be the host approached me. She asked how I was doing and whether we had been checked in. I explained that we hadn't and that we'd been waiting in the front for someone to greet us, while pointing toward the entrance. She then asked if the person who had walked toward the back was with me, in a tone that came across as somewhat condescending. She proceeded to tell us to go back and wait in the front, without giving us any indication of how long we'd be waiting or any information about our reservation. As we stood there, I could see her whispering to a server, who then looked directly at us. Whether or not the conversation was about us, the whole interaction felt uncomfortable and unprofessional. After another five minutes, we were frustrated enough that we decided to wait outside. About five minutes later, the host came outside and brought us to our table -- right at our exact reservation time. What made the wait even more frustrating was that there were plenty of open seats on the outside patio, where we were ultimately seated. It felt like we could have simply been acknowledged when we first arrived and given some basic information about the reservation. Our server was nice, but unfortunately the service throughout the meal wasn't particularly attentive. They checked on us maybe once during the meal and also encouraged our party of three to order more food. I also noticed the same host from the front whispering into our server's ear right in front of our table. Again, I have no idea what was being said and it may not have had anything to do with us, but after the earlier interaction, it added to an overall uncomfortable feeling. As for the food, it was just average and, in my opinion, not worth the price. The onion dip was probably the best thing we had. The dan mien was essentially a cheesy egg noodle pasta with just a hint of tomato flavor, and the gnocchi was noticeably mushy and overcooked. Given the price point, I expected much more. The restaurant was definitely busy, particularly around the bar area, so I understand that things can get hectic. But being busy isn't an excuse for not acknowledging guests, especially guests who have reservations. The combination of the initial interaction, the lack of attentiveness throughout the meal, and food that didn't live up to the price left a pretty bad impression. I'm not sure if some of the attitude had anything to do with us being a group of younger-looking women, but that's unfortunately how the experience felt. This left our birthday celebration with a sour taste in our mouths. Hopefully management can address the way guests are greeted and treated in the future. Overall, there are plenty of places where I'd happily spend this kind of money, and based on this experience, Giovedi won't be one of them. Unfortunately, we won't be back.
My friends and I came here for dinner because of the Passport collaboration with Kohana Distillery. I'm really happy for this collaboration or else I may have never eaten at this wonderful restaurant. Located in China town, you have the normal issues of finding parking. The location is not large and is split into indoor and outdoor seating areas. We got seated right away and the staff was very friendly. The food is an Italian - Asian fusion. We started with the Hokkaido milk rolls and prosciutto san daniele. The bread was good but that black garlic butter made it even better. But for me the prosciutto was the highlight and should not be skipped. Mixed with the pickles in that sesame shell, it was so delicious. For mains we got the gnocchi and capellini. The beef cheek in the gnocchi was so flavorful and soft. And we finished up with the carrot cake. Everything we ate was good. I definitely want to come back again.
Service was great and the staff extremely friendly! Note there are mosquitoes outside so just be wary if dining outside. The food was overall great, and the prosciutto donuts were an excellent start! The gnocchi wasn't too heavy and the Vietnamese dish egg noodles were slightly overcooked but still amazing flavor!
Think I may have just found a new favorite restaurant! It's hard to do fusion in my opinion, but Giovedi gets it right. - Onion dip: AMAZINGGGG NO NOTES HOLY get this!! - Capellini: 10/10 amazing. The noodles are like vermicelli-style egg noodles which surprised me at first but was very interesting and I grew to really like it. The Dungeness crab sauce was very light and delicious - Kampachi: 7/10, the fish was nice but sauce was too rich and a bit salty. Another downside is that it is the portion size is pretty small. With one shared appetizer and the main, I was still a bit hungry at the end of the night. For the price, I did expect there to be bigger portions.
Giovedi was pretty underwhelming and left us disappointed. The dining room was loud from the start, with a couple of guests being excessively noisy and music turned up so high it was hard to have a conversation. Is there no policy of cutting off guests? Does it have to take them to fall on the ground hitting the wall? Tables on both sides next to us all complained. Apps: The scallop crudo was excellent and the highlight of the meal. The foie gras toast was greasy, and the foie gras was served as a firm block rather than the smooth, spreadable texture I expected. Main: Our pastas arrived about 45 minutes after being seated. The spaghetti had good flavor but was inconsistently cooked, while the Capellini Granchio was buttery, smooth, and full of crab flavor. Bill: $170 with 3 cocktails minus tip. A few good dishes, but definitely doesn't qualify as a location for date night. I'll be trying the restaurant next door instead.
I absolutely loved every dish we tried. Everything was delicious and beautifully plated. The restaurant itself is on the small side. Not a lot of tables inside but they do appear to have an outdoor seating area in the back. I opted to sit at the bar. My Crystal Tiger cocktail was perfect. The bartender was super knowledgeable and friendly. It was fun watching his bartender tricks while he made drinks. We had the Hokkaido Milk Bread and Onion dip for appetizers. The Grilled Kampachi was so good. Cooked to perfection with amazing seasoning and flavors. The accompanying sauce had hint of curry with lovely freh herbs. Loved it! My fave dish of all the ones we tried. We also had the Capellini Granchio. This was also delish. Pasta was perfect. A good amount of crab to flavorful noodles. I will definitely return in the future to try more things and have the Kampachi again. This would make a nice date spot. Dishes are impressive.
Great fusion dishes and pasta! The environment was lively and service was friendly. Really liked the pastas in particular but everything was good.
Up and coming restaurant in Honolulu so was eager to give it a try. Small cozy place with a long bar with inside seating and in the patio. Guest had a mocktail and I settle for a bottle of sparkling water. Ask server for her recommendations and started with the onion dip. Shrimp cracker were crunchy and the dip was tasty. Prosciutto ham served with a sasamo donut topped with giardiniera pickles was amazing. Entree was Kampatchi which was cooked perfectly on a burre blanc sauce and dill. Char sui pork was tender with a red wine plum taste. Ended with a five spice carrot cake which was scrumptious. Overall a very enjoyable evening.
I've been a big fan of Giovedi ever since their pop up in Restaurant Row. I've been to their Chinatown location a few times, but it has been awhile and I have returned this past weekend since a friend has been wanting to try. She heard that their espresso martini is one of the best on the island and she was dying to order it. We had a small girl dinner with some cocktails. We ordered the carpaccio, onion dip, and tiramisu. We tried to order the hokkaido milk rolls, but they were unfortunately out of that, so be sure to come in earlier if that is something you want to try. Cocktail wise, I had the peacock tail, which was a tequila sour and it was so yummy i drank it so fast. My friend ordered the mint chocolate cocktail and it was everything she was craving. All appetizers were small, but shareable, and definitely great! To finish, I order the espresso martini, which I have unofficially renamed it to turbo mode and it paired very well with our tiramisu. Service was excellent and our bartender was very attentive. Will definitely be returning for that tequila sour and the milk rolls! follow my foodie adventures on ig: smolgirlfatass
Loved the outdoor seating and spectacular inventive Italian cuisine! We had 4 adults and shared all small plates and entrees. The marlin crudo with chili crunch as a starter balanced spice with eggplant base sauce perfectly. We loved the moringa pesto pasta- light and fresh- as well as the mushroom "risotto" with crispy black rice. One of my new favorite restaurants in Honolulu!!
It took me way too long but my wife and I finally made it to Giovedi at the strong recommendation of many friends. It was awesome. The moment you step in to the restaurant you feel warmly welcomed. The feel of the place is casual and inviting. We sat at the bar which we always enjoy doing. The bartender Michael took great care of us and we even had a chance to talk with the owner Jen while we enjoyed the onion dip, green salad, and three pastas - the Capellini Granchio, Spaghetti AOP, and Gnocchi Mapolonese. Soooo delicious. Michael paired up some great wines and needless to say we left very happy. Can't wait to return to try more of the menu.
Had a great experience...a little leery after some of the mixed reviews but went with an open palette. The place got packed so do recommend getting there early. We got a lovely table outside where it was less noisy than inside. We ordered: Hokkiado Milk Rolls Onion Dip Prosciutto San Daniele Gnocchi Mabolinaise Grilled Kampachi Tiramisu 5 spice carrot cake The highlights for me were the prosciutto, gnocchi and grilled kampachi. The prosciutto was served with a fluffy Vietnamese puffy bread, small side of pickled veggies and delicious prosciutto and sliced cheese. Prepared like a sandwich, it provided a great texture, crunch and taste. The gnocchi was lovely and rich with a savory braised beef cheek sauce. The grilled kampachi was my favorite as the portion size was good and cooked perfectly, crispy outside and soft inside with a wonderful vegetable curry sauce. All the other dishes were good but not outstanding or that unique.
Maybe I ordered the wrong things. Maybe I was too excited to try this place. But wow. Nothing was good. Started off the meal with $11 Hokkaido Milk Rolls. Sure, they were warm and fluffy, but nothing to write home about and about the same or worse than the table bread that most restaurants at this price point would provide for free. The black garlic butter was a disappointing cacophony of sweet and savory that seemed unable to make up its mind on whether it wanted to taste good or not. Pass. The Mafaldine Malunggay was absolutely tasteless. No hint of flavor whatsoever. Plain green pasta and tomatoes. Like something you might feed a dog who's having some tummy issues. Hard pass. The Mushroom Donburi at least had SOME flavor. The whole thing was overpowered by the taste of the popped venere black rice. Like spoonful after spoonful of slightly burnt microwave popcorn. I feel like this dish *would* have been absolutely delicious as a risotto with a creamy white sauce that balanced the crunchy nuttiness of the venere. But it wasn't. Just a dry bowl of mushrooms sitting on tragically overcooked high-quality Japanese rice that tasted like a home kitchen accident. Harder pass. The Gnocchi Mabolognese was the best thing we ate here, but that's not saying much. A failed attempt fusion between gnocchi in beef ragu and mabo tofu. Lacking both the comforting, heartwarming taste of nonna's secret sauce while also lacking the sharp punch of umami deliciousness that is a proper mabo. The gnocchi also lacked the tender chewiness that makes gnocchi enjoyable to eat--it just melted into nothingness upon first bite. Guess I'm glad I tried it, but never again. The vibes are immaculate, and the waitstaff is friendly, quick, and knowledgeable. But the menu is overpriced for really, really bad food. Hard, hard pass.
Came here with a friend to catch up and celebrate the end of a rough work week and my birthday. We parked in one of the Chinatown Municipal lots one street over and walked over to the restaurant. We made reservations in advance and got seated immediately upon check-in. Our Server and the staff were friendly and amazing. They had great recommendations for both food and drinks. I got the Mango Vodka & my friend got the Strawbroni - Both were excellent! For the Mango Vodka, they partnered with Sun Chong for their Mangoes! (Love supporting local!) For our food, we decided on the Ahi Carpaccio, Mushroom Donburi, Capellini Granchio, and finished off with the 5-Spice Carrot Cake. Everything was delicious and prepared meticulously for a beautiful presentation. There were other dishes we wanted to try but couldn't because we were so full. The Italian-Asian fusion is evident in each bite of food. The Ahi Carpaccio had hints of mild spice balanced with the tartness of the shiso - So good! The Mushroom Donburi had puffy rice which gave the dish amazing texture and the hint of roasted pine nuts balanced the mushroom flavor beautifully (my fave dish of the night). The Capellini Granchio was not too heavy and there were lumps of crab meat intertwined throughout the noodles! The carrot cake is served with a side of Ginger Gelato which was refreshing and balanced out the cake wonderfully. They served this dish with a candle to recognize our birthday celebration (such a sweet touch!) We will definitely come back to try other drinks and dishes in the future! The ambiance is calm and friendly - Perfect vibes to end a crazy work week or busy day! read more
Aloha, our first time to this new location, prior only visited pre fixe pop-up at restaurant row. Pleasantly happy at delicious dishes chef does with a permanent kitchen, nice. I like the use of Thai and Asian spices in the dishes as well as European flavors from caviar in an onion dip on shrimp chips to lemon grass in clams, all so ono. And yes there is still Italian pasta to be had, nice. We had 4 of us which worked well to get a good variety as great for sharing dishes. So bring a date or meet friends, Enjoy! read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
Oh man, we were excited to come to Giovedi but our experience was unfortunately subpar. We made a reservation well before our trip to Hawaii and were looking forward to this meal the entire time. We arrived for our dinner reservation, but our table wasn't ready yet. Instead, we were instructed to wait outside on the street while other parties were allowed to wait inside the restaurant, and some were even seated immediately. Approximately 15 minutes after our reservation time, we were brought to our table, which was outside and the farthest table in the back, barely covered by the awning. It was raining that night, and our table and chairs weren't fully covered by the awning. That's fine, we understand Giovedi doesn't control the weather, but our hostess just walked away after seeing that our table and chairs were blatantly being rained on. We ended up having to move our table and chairs ourselves and asked other guests if they could scoot over to make room. We also noticed several other open tables much more fully covered, but we weren't offered the option to move. After placing our order, our first two items came insanely quickly - like within 3-5 minutes. We were taken aback by how quickly the food arrived and even started adjusting our post-dinner plans, thinking the meal would wrap up a lot faster than expected. Then, we proceeded to sit there and wait for a full 45 minutes for our other 2 dishes. It was extremely confusing and a terribly paced meal and dining experience. In terms of food itself, everything was fine but deeply overpriced. We got the scallop crudo and crab capellini, which came super quickly. Both were fine but small portioned. The kanpachi was cooked well but was literally sitting in a bed of its own fish juices with pickled gai choy that tastes like the gai choy you get out of a bag. The mushroom donburi had 10x more rice than mushroom and felt heavy yet unsatisfying. We also tried a few cocktails, all of which were very sweet and not strong. Our waiter was kind enough and brought us a few complimentary drinks to apologize for the wait. We ultimately spent $200 and ended up eating a second dinner. Also, because we were seated outside, we had to dodge a cockroach that was running around while we were eating. read more
TL;DR Awesome Italian/Asian fusion cuisine in the heart of Downtown. Hokkaido Milk Rolls = ONO Hokkaido Scallop Crudo = ONO Capellini Granchio = ONO Grilled Kampachi = ONO Washugyu Flat Iron Steak = ONO ----- Unfortunately, I was never able to check out the Giovedi pop-up, so I was extremely happy to hear they opened a permanent location conveniently located in downtown Honolulu. I was able to secure a Saturday evening reservation for my wife and I on the Resy app. We parked at Mark's Garage, which is one block away. My wife and I came thirsty so we immediately ordered a couple round of cocktails. All the drinks were fantastic. For appetizers, we started with the Hokkaido Milk Rolls and Scallop Crudo. I would certainly order both again, but the milk rolls in particular were divine. They were fluffy, warm, and buttery on the inside with a salty and crisp crust. Plus the accompanying black garlic butter was delish. For our carb selections we went with the capellini and the gnocchi. The capellini was light but creamy, full of texture, and wonderfully flavored. I loved this dish. The gnocchi was also superb; it was clearly inspired by one of my favorite Chinese dishes, mapo tofu. Finally, for our protein dishes we chose the kampachi and the flat iron steak. Both were fantastic. The body of the fish was flaky and delicate, while the skin was salty and crunchy. Awesome contrast. Plus the tare was perfectly umami. The steak was cooked perfectly and again was inspired by Chinese cuisine with the obvious nod to good old beef and broccoli. I would absolutely order both these dishes again. We finished with the tiramisu, which was bomb and the perfect ending to a wonderful meal. I can't wait to go back to try the other dishes we didn't have the opportunity to order this time around. I am excited to see what Giovedi does in the future! read more
9 months ago
2 years ago
"Italian-ish restaurant celebrating Asian flavors," is honestly the best way to describe this place. It's a total vibe on Hotel Street! When entering the establishment, there's a huge bar with the kitchen on the right hand side, a few high tops on the left, leading to the back of their restaurant that has an outdoor area that can accommodate larger parties. I gotta say, Anthony is THE most hospitable person that I've ever met, literally makes you want to dine and try out the entire menu. Also shout out to Kyle, I see you busting your butt, garnishing, making pastries and running in the back to help the kitchen when they're behind on orders. The Hokkaido Milk Rolls with/Black Garlic Butter really fill you up, and it's hard not to eat just one, when it's house-made fresh daily, slathered in that garlic butter. The Prosciutto San Daniele was very interesting! The sesame Vietnamese donuts are yummy! And the pickles cut the saltiness of the prosciutto. Though the cuts of prosciutto were huge, so we ate it deconstructed for the most part, which probably defeated the purpose of the dish's blend of flavors. The Onion Dip, my absolute fave! I can definitely appreciate a crisp shrimp chip. By the time we got to the mains, we were already stuffed but we continued to push through. The Grilled Kampachi had a perfectly crisp skin and the flavors in the tare sauce were yummy! The Capellini (skinny noodles, not my personal fave type of noodle) were prepared well, so that they weren't overcooked, tossed in a light lemony sauce. But you know we had to leave room for Mrs. Tran's Tiramisu, made with Amaro Nonino. Light, fluffy and left me wanting more, like a whole slab more! We will definitely be back to try all the items that we couldn't the first go-around! read more
2 years ago
Pros: cute atmosphere, good service, and Hokkaido milk rolls. Cons: Small portions with underwhelming flavor. Grilled Kamalani tasted like gas from the torch they probably used to crisp the skin. Dungeness crab pasta had a subtle flavor. Vietnamese pasta didn't taste at all like there was a Vietnamese influence except for the egg noodles. Nothing really stood out to me flavor wise. And not to mention the prices didn't help. They claim that their dishes are best shared family style...However, one pasta is maybe enough for one person. I don't mind smaller portions but to say "family style" is misleading. I expect something family style to at least be able to be shared amongst 4 people. Came for a friend's birthday and was bummed the meal wasn't what we were anticipating. Probably won't be back :( read more
11 months ago
1 year ago
A real gem hidden away! Can be difficult to find so pay attention to the directions on website/text. We came here for a special birthday dinner a few months ago and I forgot to review it. Giovedi made our occasion special by printing birthday name on the menu and letting us take it home as a keepsake. They provided us directions to the space and sent a reminder text. This is a popup so this space is temporary until they find a more permanent space. I believe their last day is in couple weeks so I won't be able to come back since they are fully booked. Ambiance is causal and small. It echos in there so it can sound very loud depending if it's a full house. We were greeted instantly by Jenn our server who happens to be the owner/chef's wife. She is local and met her husband in NYC originally. Service was outstanding. Jenn was very personable and friendly. BYOB made it even more fun! She came by to refill our champagne and sake right when they got low. I like that they kept that in their ice bucket for us. Food was a fixed menu and everything was delicious!!! $95/per person and I felt that the dishes were creative Asian Italian fusion and worth the quality. Quality over quantity for sure here. We left satisfied! Great for a special occasion. Mahalo for the food and company! read more
8 months ago
We celebrated our friend's birthday last night at Giovedi and had the most fabulous dinner! We tried almost the entire menu and thoroughly enjoyed each dish. The steak, char siu, and pastas were my favorite. They've also got an awesome wine list and delicious cocktails. The service was decent for us being such a large party but drinks took a little while to come out. We sat outside on their patio that has a wonderful ambiance with their bistro lighting. We previously tried their pop up in Restaurant Row and are happy to see them find their permanent home in the old Encore Saloon space. read more
GIOVEDI Chinatown | Honolulu, HI FOOD - Hokkaido Milk Rolls: I miss Hokkaido all the time, so what a treat this was. This bread is so soft, mildly sweet, and served with a delicious contrasting rich black garlic butter. Hokkaido Scallop Crudo: My FAVORITE dish of the night. The texture was perfect and the flavors were delicate. It was fresh and each bite was delicious. Capellini Granchio: LEMON AND PASTA BELONG TOGETHER. The miso breadcrumbs brought all the umami, but I love me some acid. The crab came in bits and pieces, but not much of its flavor shined through. Mushroom Donburi: Mushroom dishes are always my favorite to try. This was good and the crispy rice was a nice treat. Char Siu: Okay, so I was utterly surprised when I tried this and loved it. I was reluctant to order it at first, but my fiancé insisted. I was not disappointed. It was tender and the five spice was delicious. Upscale take on a classic? Count me in. Now that the food discussion is over... LOCATION - Chinatown parking will always be an issue that comes up. It's fine, you'll live. People say there are a lot of unhoused individuals in the area as if it's a deterrent - have some empathy, friends. Unhoused people are humans with stories and a past like all of us. Anyway, I digress. There are lots of cool after-dinner (drinks and dessert) spots that are nearby, so that's a plus. AMBIANCE - I like the red brick walls. I miss the abundance of them from my time in Seattle. This building is one of my favorites in Chinatown and adds to the aesthetic. Not great seating (I think mostly barstools or tight spaces), so not super comfy, but it is hip, which I dig. There is a courtyard with more comfy seating, which is pretty dreamy honestly. PRICE - This isn't a spot for cheap eats and the price point is a bit higher than some in the area It is a bit pricey for what you get, but if you're choosing to have a nice fancier meal made with lots of intention and love, this is it. Tip: if you're going on a date, request to eat at the bar. Watching the kitchen wizards do their thing makes the meal even more special. read more
Such a fun spot with great drinks and amazing food. We first got a chance to taste the amazing dishes at the secret pop-up in Restaurant Row. Now they've put down some roots in a fine establishment downtown. Great place for date night or to hang out with friends. Service is always fast and friendly. You really can't go wrong with any dish! read more
now open in their own brick & mortar spot in chinatown! its chinatown, so parking is always nasty. though you can luck out. good thing is that since theyre only open for dinner you have a better chance at finding free street parking reservations are easy to make. you can always try and chance it too and just walk in. the bar usually has open spots too, but i dont think you can eat at the bar, drinks only (they didnt offer us dinner menus the last time we just sat at the bar) menu is more diverse now and not prix fixe. lots of options including daily specials. i really liked the salad, and it was pretty huge too. onion dip is always a must. the hokkaido rolls are always good to. made in house, theyre super soft and pillowy. mushroom donburi was interesting and not at all what i was expecting. especially since i was not expecting it to be crunchy! washugyu steak is a smaller portion but super tender. read more
1 year ago
To celebrate our wedding anniversary, my husband and I came to Giovedi for a nice dinner. We had never been there, but something about an "Italian" restaurant in Chinatown peaked our interest. Appetizers: We ordered the onion dip and foie gras. I expected the foie gras to be good when you're paying $34, however, the onion dip was so flavorful and was super well paired up with the shrimp chips. I wanted to learn how to make the dip so I can always enjoy it. Entrees: Grilled Kampachi Vadouvan and Dan Mien Vietnam Atriciana. The fish was so tender and the skin was crispy. Love the beurre blanc sauce and I even ate all the dill on top. Everything paired well with the fish. The egg noodles dish was so intriguing.. I mean, it was clearly an Italian pasta but the Asian flavored would kick in. I thought it was the Chinese Zhajiang Mian (noodles) dressed up as an Italian pasta dish. I loved it. Dessert: Carrot cake. It was NOT TOO SWEET! This is the best compliment, I feel, you can give to a dessert. It was not the typical American carrot cake, a little more dense on the cake part but worked. The frosting was right and nothing screamed STRONG SPICED. The ginger gelato was perfect, again, not spicy (come on it's ice cream, I don't want to feel the spiciness in a dessert) and if they sold it in a pint or quart size, I'd buy it and enjoy at home. I also want to give compliments to the waitress, Elsie, she was professional and a delight. She gave us thorough feedback on each dish and drinks my husband ordered. We will be back. Please, give this local business some support by having a meal or drink there. read more
1 year ago
Service was great! Food came out faster than I anticipated. The Asian Italian fusion was interesting read more
1 year ago
A Vedi Vedi good experience at Giovedi celebrating our girl's birthday! Wanted to support downtown eateries as well as try the new Asian/italian fusion restaurant. Reservations were easily made via Resy online. When we arrived, we were still waiting for our other two guests and were greeted and told we could order drinks at the bar while we wait. Really liked that option since some restaurants make you wait oddly at the corner or outside till all guests arrive. Ambiance was cute and vibey! Total switch from the old Encore. We were lucky and scored a spot indoors which helped since it was super hot out-- but the outdoor seating area looked kinda cozy too! Overall we had such a great time! The menu sounded so good and we wanted everything! so we ordered almost everything LOL! Our server Tony was super knowledgeable and really helpful with our decision making. Here's what we got: For starters- Hokkaido milk buns paired with a black truffle butter ($11). Very soft and tasty bread and the butter complimented it well without being overly garlic or strong Onion dipped 5 ways ($15) My mind was blown! I love onions and to have them prepared 5 different ways was unimaginable. However, Tony shared all 5 ways (I think it was like carmelized, pickled, shallots, green onion, and something else). I could be wrong but either way this dip was the right choice! Super tasty and fun to eat with the fresh shrimp chips! It was tasty and went well with our different drinks as we awaited the other dishes What was super kind was the fact that Chef was keeping tabs on our dishes and sent them out in a timely manner in which we could enjoy each dish leisurely and to its fullest. Thank you, Chef! Our favorite starter of the night was hands down the Hokkaido Scallop Crudo ($33). So refreshing and tasteful with the oranges and pistachio, drizzled in brown butter. I probably would want the entire dish for myself next time lol. Foie Gras Torchon ($34) More like pate with olive oil rustic bread. It was light and creamy but went together well with the caramelized onion and vino cotto What was super kind was the fact that Chef was keeping tabs on our dishes and sent them out in a timely manner in which we could enjoy each dish leisurely and to its fullest. Thank you, Chef! For Entrees we had: Gnocchi Mapolonese ($31) This one reminded me of mapo tofu vibes with the beef cheek ragu and whipped tofu. The gnocchi was delicate and pillowy with each bite Crab capellini ($36) Light, lemony Dungeness crab with the al dente pasta topped with Kani miso breadcrumbs. Tony shared that chef utilizes all parts of the crab and used the kani yo make this crispy breadcrumbs. This pasta was light and tasty which I enjoyed. You may want to skip this if you're into the rich and creamy pasta vibes, but personally it helped that it was light cause we had lots of food lol Lastly we had the Char Siu Pork ($40) Sous vide pork with Chinese five spice and topped with red wine plums! It was tasty for the most part but was wondering what the flat iron steak would be like instead. Tony Tip was to order it with the mushroom donburi together Ended the night singing Happy Birthday with Mrs. Trans Tiramisu ($9) which was light and tasty tiramisu. Moist with the espresso and whipped mascarpone Cocktail highlights: We had the chef cocktail which was made of fresh mango juice and other concoctions! Very refreshing for this hot day and not overly sweet The Strawbroni was a well balanced and tasty Asayuki strawberry gin with torino and Campari Overall a memorable experience and we would definitely be back! We really enjoyed the starters a bit more than our main dishes so might come back to get all the starters and drinks for another girls night! Thank you so much Giovedi for the kind and warm hospitality! We didn't feel rushed and had a lovely time with the best vibes P.S. got some things to go and almost stole a bite of the Dan Mien Vietnam-Atriciana ($29) egg noodle, lap xuong and pecorino romano. Will have to come back to try the rest of the menu! TL:DR; Worth supporting this new and upcoming restaurant filled with good vibes and immaculate service! Chefs kiss! read more
2 years ago
Ate at Giovedi with a gf and we loved it. We ordered their Washugyu steak and Dan Mien Vietnam Atricana noodles. Also ordered their Hokkaido milk rolls with black garlic butter. Everything was delish and love the fusion of Asian and Italian. All dishes were unique too. Great service as well! read more
What a pleasant surprise! A friend took us here! A neighborhood gem! It's on the corner of Nuuanu and North Hotel Street. It opens at 5pm. Trendy restaurant that has a good island vibe with outdoor seating! Our server, Jordan, is very nice and friendly. He is very knowledgeable and recommended a great wine for dinner! Our host ordered 5 excellent appetizers: 1. Onion Dip prepared 5 ways, fresh warm shrimp chips, needed more shrimp chips; 2. Beautiful Scallop Crudo translucent thinly sliced Hokkaido scallop, brown butter, pistachio, orange, crispy leeks; 3. Delicious Salt and pepper potatoes on top of aglio, olio, pepperoncino cream even if you are not a fan of potatoes; 4. Fresh Green Salad is made of butter lettuce, romaine, white endive, sherry vinaigrette, parmigiana reggiano; 5. Special Mango Freshly pulled Mozzarella. Be sure to see pictures for appetizers and Entrees! Crispy Grilled Kampachi on top of caponata, sesame, miso. Mushroom Donburi made with nanatsuboshi white and venere black rice, with cilantro pesto, pine nut, pecorino Romano. My husband loved his Spaghetti Vongole with littleneck clams, XO sauce, Onda fresh pasta. Very rich! I had the Capellini Granchio with dungeness crab shelled, preserved lemon, kani miso breadcrumbs... So delicious! Very happy with my choice that I would order it again! Desserts: Mrs. Tran's Tiramisu amaro nonino mascarpone, espresso & 5 spice Carrot Cake cream cheese frosting, ginger gelato. If you are too full, you can skip the desserts! Not the best! read more
Giovedì in Chinatown is easily one of the top 3 restaurants in the area. The Hokkaido milk rolls with black garlic butter were a fantastic start, and the Hokkaido scallops were solid too. The highlight was the Mango Panzanella--so good we ordered a second round mid-meal. The Prosciutto Dianne paired well with the Asian sesame donut, and while the Washugyu flat iron steak had small portions, it was flavorful. The Char Siu pork was a standout--excellent and generously sized for sharing. I'd come back in a heartbeat. The service was great, and the back patio has a cool vibe that adds to the experience. read more
Tried out Giovedi's new ala carte menu. They took over the recently closed Encore Saloon spot in Chinatown. The vibes were casual chic and welcoming. Service was attentive and helpful, with food being served promptly. The food is described as 'Italian-ish' with Vietnamese/Asian influences. The craft cocktails were the highlight of the meal. I especially liked the peacock tail and chromakey dreamcoat. Both were well balanced and easy to drink. The capellini granchio was an angel hair pasta with dungeness crab pieces. The flavor was very light and lacking in umami. The prosciutto San Daniele app was quite disjointed in taste and assembly. There was too much prosciutto to bread ratio. The thin fried 'Vietnamese donut' and side of pickles did little to elevate the prosciutto. It did however, pair well with the unctuous foie gras torchon and its hearty Breadshop bread. There is only one dessert on the menu. And that is the tiramisu. The mascarpone was perfectly light and creamy but the other layers were a bit dry. read more
1 year ago
We had such a great time at Giovedi. Tony was a delight and suggested such a great meal for us. We started with the 5-ways Onion Dip with Warmed Shrimp Chips. We added on the Kaluga Caviar which gave it an extra umami hit. Not needed tho, as the onion dip itself had a complexity and depth of flavor. Then we had the Scallops Crudo. The orange gave the dish a nice citrus lift and the pistachio a creamy earthiness that was very nice. The standout of the night was the Spaghetti Vongole with XO sauce. This is one of those dishes that at first bite you know it's special. Tons of umami and XO-ness. OMG delicious. Our main was the Char Siu Pork Chop. It was perfectly cooked and the rehydrated plum was reminiscent of hoisin sauce. A classic combo. We finished with the 5-Spice Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. I'm not a dessert person, but this was delightful. read more
2 years ago
Third time at Giovedi. Twice at their Popup and now at their charming restaurant in Chinatown. Same amazing owners and chef. A very special and thought out wine list and by far some of the most creative and delicious on Oahu. We are honored to put Giovedi on our top five restaurants in Hawaii. It's ironic that they are located right next to restaurant Fete our #1 restaurant but entirely different. How lucky c an we be! Our choices were: HOKKAIDO SCALLOP CRUDO brown butter, pistachio, orange FOIE GRAS TORCHON caramelized onion, vino cotto, served with olive oil CAPELLINI GRANCHIO dungeness crab, preserved lemon, kani miso breadcrumbs GNOCCHI MAPOLONESE beef cheek ragu, doubanjiang, whipped tofu read more
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1 year ago
I went there with my bf and a couple of my friends who were visiting from Japan. It was our first time and I didn't really expect much in the beginning but boy, their customer service is great! &The food exceeds my expectations! read more
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1 year ago
Came here for the first time to treat my mom for her bday. Staff made it a very memorable bday dinner and went above and beyond to make it one she'll never forget. Food was elevated and amazing. We enjoyed every single dish we ordered and cocktails paired well with the dishes. Will definitely be coming back. read more
2 years ago
Wow, $26 plus tip and tag for a plate of spaghetti seems a little high. Especially because it wasn't much spaghetti. Maybe five bites. Add two glasses of wine and I'm out the door for $70 looking for a place to eat on my way home. read more
2 years ago
A nice Sunday night crowd welcomed us to a late night date night. We started with the Frito Misto which was crunchy and satisfying. We didn't enjoy the aioli too much. We followed up with gnocchi + dan tien + Hokkaido rolls which was awesome. Overall a great date night read more
2 years ago
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