So just a warning, parking for this place was very confusing. They do valet only for $6, and signs were not very clear on which ramp to take. Thankfully the workers at the car dealerships below were very kind and helpful in pointing us in the right direction. The restaurant is right on top of car dealerships, and you'll enter and see a lot of cars in a showroom. The restaurant is up top, and fills up pretty quickly so have a reservation. My family and I tried several of their food the other night- the mochi crusted fish, mochi crusted tofu, the scallops, truffle seabream, Caesar salad, paella and some dessert. Everything was delicious! Most entrees start $50+, I personally really enjoyed the truffle seabream with risotto. I wasn't as full as I hoped, but flavor was good. read more

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Meh...just meh. Service/ambiance were great, but the food was lacking. We ordered the paella, chowder, Caesar salad and short ribs. Why two stars? Multiple reasons. The chowder could have been eaten with a fork. The "dish" consisted of 95% bowl with 5% congealed soup. The soup was thick and if you attempted to dip your spoon in it, you couldn't. The soup that you are given is so minimal, you have to tilt the spoon to the side just to get a portion. Congealed, somewhat flavorless, and lack of portion size. Next time, just serve it on a plate rather than a bowl. The paella isn't paella. It comes in a bowl, not the norm. The rice is nothing more than a semi-flavored jambalaya. The seafood seemed to be cooked separately rather than in the paella pan. It wouldn't have been half bad if they named it something other than paella. Just call it dirty rice with seafood. Overpriced. The Caesar salad was alright, nothing spectacular. The short ribs were pretty good, the best part of our evening. The sauce was good, but the portion size was undesirable. This is what is saving MW from a 1 star on top of the service/ambiance. 4 items for about $169. Overpriced, lack of portion size and overall lack of flavor. For fine dining, you can find better. read more

Interesting location that's in an upscale car dealership. Once we figured out the parking/valet, we were seated immediately. The aroma of food hits you as you walk through the bar area. We ordered: - crab cakes - seafood paella - truffle risotto From the three, the crab cakes were memorable, but the mains were just okay. It was our anniversary and they packed up a chocolate cake to go, which we sadly didn't try. The service was great and it seemed like people were there either for a special occasion or have deep pockets. read more

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Awesome restaurant and bakery! I'll need to go back and take picture of their food, but for this review we'll focus on their POG cake! So delicious and the frosting is not super sweet! The cake is so light and the highlight is the Kit Kat-like base on the bottom. It's crispy and tasty. You can eat the whole cake without feeling guilty! Check it out for your next birthday or dessert! read more

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What a stylish place! Located inside the Symphony building on the corner of Kapiolani Blvd and Ward Ave, it is also connected to the luxury car dealership also located inside Symphony. The interior definitely gives off an upscale yet chill local vibe. My man took me here for my birthday this past year since he also had a gift card from Christmas and MW did not disappoint! We had a dinner reservation, arrived on time and were seated almost immediately. Our server, Tyler was very attentive and recommended the best drinks and dishes. Not only was it delicious, the food is so well presented... definitely visually stimulating. I remember I saw another walk out with a cool looking dessert dish, which turned out to be a fancy shave-ice, I knew that was exactly what I NEEDED. Since it was also my birthday, we received another complementary dessert. Overall, I am in love (especially with that shave ice)! read more

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Of the 8 dishes my party and I ordered, there was only one that tasted absolutely scrumptious. The others were not as memorable, unfortunately. The service itself was impeccable though! read more

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Have wanted to try MW Restaurant for a minute and was able to get a reservation for 7:30 on a Saturday. Location: as everyone has said, MW is in a bit of an odd location as it shares the space with several high end car dealerships. Parking: Do valet. It's $6 and VERY easy, although the space can be a bit cramped because of all the vehicles. But there is also street parking around if you choose to go that route. Protip: to avoid confusion on how to get to the valet, enter from the Kapiolani side. There is a driveway between the Audi and Mercedes dealership that you turn into then follow the signs in the back which will lead you up a ramp to the second floor and the valet. From the valet, you just enter through the glass doors and the restaurant is to the left. Very easy to get to. The space is actually kind of small for such a good restaurant but it works. They were busy, so while we were brought water (and refills) very quickly our server was tied up for a couple of minutes. But that gave us time to look over the menu and decide what to order. For a starter we had some ceviche that was on special. I can't remember what sauce the fish was coated in but it was AMAZING. Like, truly. I could have had a vat of that and been satisfied. They came with some fresh chips that were salted to perfection. I knew the meal was going to be good based of that dish alone. I had the Ossobuco terrine special which was basically very tender meat in a square mold along with vegetables. I don't know what sauce they used to top it off but it was DELICIOUS. Just a solid, hearty dish. The potatoes were cooked well. 10/10 no notes. My date had the salmon over a bed of quinoa and peas. It was also very tasty. But I think she had a bit of food envy. The ossobuco was that good. Then for dessert we ordered the MW candy bar. Our server did a fantastic job of explaining that it was basically a fancy twix candy bar but I guess I was expecting something a bit more decadent. To be fair to the chef, they hit it out of the park by making a fancy twix bar. The one thing that didn't work for me was there was also a quenelle of ice cream (which was delicious) on top of this chocolate disk. I didn't like the chocolate disk at all--essentially two big chunks of that bitter chocolate that was discordant with the rest of the dish? I dunno. Otherwise, just a fine dessert but when I return to MW, I'm going to get something a bit more decadent. Service: our server Alyssa was fantastic. Not only was she super knowledgeable and friendly and all of that, her expressions the way she described each dish made you want to try ANYTHING she recommended. So, if it were to compare this to another Oahu staple like Roy's, I'd say they were basically even with Roy's winning out on the dessert and MW winning on food creativity and taste. To me Roy's feels a bit dated at times while MW feels more food forward in terms of what they offer and in presentation. Would recommend MW to anyone celebrating a birthday, a date night, or visiting from out of town. I'm not sure how well they'd accommodate larger groups though. read more

MW Restaurant - Candy bar - New American Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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This place was phenomenal! The food was soooo delicious, every course and every bite. Our drinks were also very artfully done. Our server was also very friendly and helpful. The restaurant itself is also nice, and I loved that it felt like a little hidden gem in Velocity (the car showroom). It was definitely upscale pricing, but you get what you pay for. It was beautiful creative masterpieces one after another. The most incredible dish was actually the dessert-- the crème brulee dessert. My, oh my, that was one of the most amazing desserts I've ever had in my life! I would go back for just the dessert! All in all, it was s beautiful meal and I now always want to go back when we visit Honolulu. read more

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The mochi crusted fish was TO DIE for. All of the food was amazing. The service was great and we got cookies to go after checkout! read more

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Nice meal for special occasion (like one of my buddies' birthday) or just to treat yourself. Interesting location as you need to enter through 2nd floor of luxury auto showroom or parking lot! Enjoyed the classy yet casual ambiance and great service with my buddies. Worth checking out if looking for nice Asian Fusion meal. read more

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HSO - Lunar New Year 2026: Year of the Horse / MW This is the first half of a two-part review, first our experience at MW before the concert. We arrived at the Blaisdell at 4:30pm and found the parking lot to be coned off because it was full. However, the attendant felt sorry for us, so he let us in and the gate manager directed us to park in the section designated for HSO members. I am a regular contributor but not a member, perhaps something to consider. When I got home, I saw the email from the HSO informing us of limited parking. In any case, we were very fortunate to get a space right across from the concert hall. First off, MW. The better half of the world food tour duo couldn't make it due to a family dinner, so I invited my SIL. She is turning out to be the designated stand-in. We were early, so we had a cocktail at Artizen. MW was empty at 5pm and we were seated at the first table for two along the windows facing Ward Avenue. We opted for the Chef's 5-course tasting menu ($160) with wine pairing ($45) as the menu compelled us to do so. We started with a glass of NV Maison Roche de Bellene sparkling wine from Cremant de Bourgogne. It was low in acidity, with notes of apple and pear ... crisp and refreshing. It accompanied five small bites ... visual and taste treats. Next came one of MW's signature dishes, Mochi-crusted Hawaiian Kanpachi, served with somen noodles, banchan, and a soy/yuzu vinaigrette. It was paired with a 2023 Fritz Haag Spatlese from Braunberger Juffer. The spicy sweetness of the Riesling paired perfectly with the delicate fish. The third course was Hokkaido Scallops with a brown gravy of dried scallops and corn. I don't care for cooked scallops but this dish was delectable. It came with a 2023 Chardonnay from Santa Lucia Highlands. The scallop was so memorable that I didn't remember anything about the wine. The "main" course was Truffle Wagyu Sukiyaki with a bowl of rice on the side. The wine was a 2022 Austin Hope Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles. This was by far the best wine of the evening, bold, with notes of oak, chocolate and dark fruit. I don't care for sukiyaki, but this petite bowl was so flavorful, with thin slices of Wagyu, yuba and mushrooms, topped by an almost raw egg. The scent of truffle was intoxicating! Dessert was a Tropical Fruit Creamsicle Brulee ... lilikoi sorbet custard, atop haupia tapioca and pieces of fruit. It looked fabulous but I do not like tapioca so I just had the top half. It was served with a cordial glass of 2022 Michele Chiarlo Moscato d'Asti Nivole, a very fruity dessert wine. It paired well with the chocolate bar from the dish of petit fours. That was my dessert! This was a fabulous meal, well worth the price. I find wine pairings to be great value because I get to taste wines I wouldn't normally order and save money too. $90 wouldn't cover half a bottle of a good red from France, which is what I usually order. read more

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Love, love, love, MW restaurant. We came here for my dad's 90th birthday. Reservations are definitely recommended. We were seated promptly, service with our waiter was amazing and attentive. My dad just loves oxtail soup. It's not something that's on the menu, but my brother was able to talk to Chef Wade in advance, so he got to enjoy this specialty! My dad loved it so much, he slurped up every last drop. This oxtail soup is unique and that it also has corned beef and pork belly along with oxtail. Definitely a winner! For appetizers, we tried the Wagyu beef sliders, crabcakes, and pork hash dumplings. For entrées, we ordered the butterfish, mochi crusted Kona Kampachi, and seafood paella. Everything was expertly prepared, fish was very moist and super flavorful. We all enjoyed our entrées. Most of us ordered the shave ice, which is a very unique dessert they have here. Definitely not the typical shave ice that you're thinking! I ended up ordering the strawberries and cream, which was a meringue, so I can't comment on the shave ice but it seemed like everybody else enjoyed it! MW is a small restaurant with a cozy feel. Definitely want to come back and try some of the other options. read more

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I've been wanting to try this place for a while, you need to make a reservation in advance if you want to dine here. I came with a party of 6 and they seated us right when we checked in, servers were kind and gave us good suggestions. We ordered multiple apps- my favorite was the crab cakes. For the main entree I got the Kanpachi with soba noodles which was cooked perfectly. Overall its a little expensive, but I would definitely come back for a special occasion. again read more

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We couldn't get a last minute reservation, so ordered for pick up. We had the tomato salad, pork and potato hash dumplings, ahi poke nachos, and the mochi crusted Konpachi. All delicious even with the time to get back to the hotel in waikiki traffic. Service was also fantastic. I had issue finding the restaurant and called. Went to voicemail, hung up without leaving a message, and they actually called back to see if I needed something, then offered to bring the food to me since I was turned around! Super nice of them. Will definitely be back next time we're in Oahu. read more

MW is located in the Symphony building in Honolulu, second floor of an upscale car dealership. The restaurant is not big but beautifully decorated. We went to celebrate our wedding anniversary on a Thursday night, so the place wasn't too crowded. It is a little bit of a casual fine dining restaurant, and the prices reflect that; the service was also impeccable. All the food was plated and presented nicely, and everything was exceptional and creative. For starters, we had crab cakes, wagyu sliders and salmon skin salad. The crab cakes tasted crispy and fresh. The wagyu sliders had little chopped pieces of beef in a savory sauce. The large pieces of super crispy salmon skins in the salad were so good that I could probably eat a whole plateful of them. My wife had misoyaki butterfish, two generous pieces of very flavorful perfectly grilled and glazed fish on top of assorted vegetables. I had the seafood paella, it was so good with shrimps, clams, scallops and half lobster. The seafood was cooked perfectly and the rice had the right amount of acidity with the cherry tomatoes. The paella's portion was actually quite generous, I was totally full and satisfied. The brûlée dessert was unique with a local twist. The chocolate cake was good, but was just regular tasting. The free cookies they gave at the end were really delicious though. Overall we had a very relaxing wonderful experience. MW will always be our go to place to celebrate any special occasions. read more

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Great restaurant. The staff was very attentive and friendly. The food was amazing. Every dish was flavorful and beautifully presented. Great place to celebrate a special occasion. I will definitely be coming back. read more

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The scallops, kampachi, and tenderloin were all standouts--every dish was on point and you could tell they're serious about sourcing quality, local ingredients. The desserts were no exception, and honestly the value for what you get is hard to beat. Service was top notch from start to finish, and the location is a fun bonus--parking is easy and you can check out the exotic cars downstairs after. Definitely a place we'll be coming back to! The restaurant is quiet and not too loud so it's a good spot to have a conversation - love the interior decor. read more

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We really enjoyed our visit to MW. It was a reasonably priced meal for the amazing tastes and fusion dishes we tried. With two drinks, two appetizers, two entrees, and 1 dessert, the total came out to about $208 without tip. Our MW favorites were probably the miso honey butterfish and the short rib. The tomato salad was also great if you enjoy tart salads and dressings. The tropical brûlée was also an interesting and tasty dessert. The pork dumplings were probably the least favorite of the four food options we got, so I'd recommend a different appetizer for your table. All in all, service was incredibly attentive, despite the busy-ness of the restaurant. The ambiance was lively and modern, especially if you're able to get over the fact that the restaurant is nestled in a car dealership. Highly recommend for tourists and locals alike! read more

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Wow, so full after the tasting menu ! A delicious experience in a spacious setting by the luxury car dealerships. Came to try the tasting menu at $150, a 5 course meal. Started with a perfect egg with caviar...soft boiled egg with a crispy topping and caviar on a bed of horseradish infused mayonnaise. The crispy Kanpachi was so so yummy ...light, moist and crispy crunchy. Next the scallops were good, with a wasabi sauce. And the steak was perfectly cooked but was too full to indulge totally. It was a good thing they gave me a takeaway box. The tropical fruit brulee was a fitting end to a great meal. Plus as an added treat, they gave us some macadamia nut cookies to go. I'm more than happy to return, only ordering and entree. read more

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When last visiting Honolulu, I wanted to try a special meal and decided to give MW restaurant a shot after reading other reviews. Was not disappointed! Totally planned to order something else but our server described the mochi crusted kampachi as a favorite and I was convinced. Was so glad I opted for that because it was such a unique fish dish and for that alone I would come back. The restaurant feels very upscale (it's in a Mercedes dealership) and to make things easy I would opt to pay for valet parking ($4). Recommend this place for a special meal! read more

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When picked up the menu, you glanced thru everything and you think you know what to expect and you would be surprised. I did. I thought it's just fried fish and I was surprised. I thought I ordered shaved ice and I was surprised. I thought I ordered crab cakes and expected like what crab cakes like out there and once again, I was surprised. Crab cakes - I ordered the crab cakes, and it was excellent. It's not like those usual crab cakes where it filled with battered and have more starch than crab meat. This one is all crab meat inside. My wife ended up ate 2/3 of them. Mochi salad with crispy chicken skin - I don't like salad but I thought I tried. The end result was I finished 70% of the salad because it was delectable. The dressing was spicy, but the persimmon sliced and the tomatoes with the greens were just perfect. I never thought I could like a salad that much. Short ribs - The meat fell off the bone... Well, there was no bone but it's definitely tender. Potatoes were nicely crisp and the foie gras was nicely seared. Mochi crusted kampachi - Surprisingly crunchy fish. Very fresh. This is one fine dine dish. Impressive. Strawberry shaved ice - It's not really shaved ice, it's more like shaved strawberries and the coconut tapioca was very good. So coconut-y. This is one satisfied fine dine experience. Very impressed that you find something with this quality in Hawai'i. read more

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I took my boyfriend to MW for his birthday and we enjoyed our experience here! I made reservations so we got seated right away. We ordered the wagyu beef sliders as our starters and they were so yummy! The beef and mushrooms were nice and savory and the mochi bun had a great chew to it. My boyfriend got the lilikoi yuzunade and he thought it was ok. For the entrees, I got the mochi crusted Hawaiian kanpachi and my boyfriend got the truffle braised short rib. The kanpachi was delicious and tasted light and healthy too with the somen noodles. The mochi crust added a nice almost crispy like texture! My boyfriend enjoyed his truffle braised short rib, I got to try it and it was pretty good and the meat was so tender! We ordered the brulee dessert and I enjoyed how it was tart and refreshing and I liked the house made fruit gummies inside. They gave us a slice of chocolate cake since it was my boyfriend's birthday and that was very yummy as well! It had a crispy rice texture in it like a crunch bar. The portions were a bit on the smaller side and the service was a little slow towards the end of our meal but that can be expected with fine dining restaurants. Other than that, we had a nice time at MW! read more

MW Restaurant - Mochi crusted Hawaiian kanpachi and the truffle braised shortrib - New American Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Food was very good. Could have used a bit more somen with the fish. The sauce was not very spicy even with the yuzu kosho. Really good Bouillabaisse. The garlic toast was charred. The brulee was a miss. There was happiness tapioca. The flavor was over powered by the pineapple. The layer of sour lilikoi syrup at the bottom could not be reached until the end. The cream layer was very dense. The candy bar was really good. First time I had chocolate decoration that I wanted more of. Service was terrific. read more

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This review is only for the cookie experience! We signed up a week in advance to do the cookie experience not knowing what to expect. We opted for the early morning opening because we heard there would be special baked goods. We showed up 45 minutes after the start time. Parking is valet but we street parked and walked to the restaurant. I will admit signing in was a pain. The wait was very long and people were too busy to let us know how to check in...we were newbies. Check in is downstairs and you need to pick up your ticket to check in upstairs. The server could not find my reservation..good thing I had my receipt. After a rocky start well..it was a blast! We headed upstairs and was given a small plastic clam shell to fill up as much as we wanted. What a fantastic selection! Scones, macaroons, chocolate chip, sugar, sprinkle, brownies and the list goes on. Every yummy baked good you can imagine! Such a fun experience to spend the morning with your other half to do a cookie challenge! Will definitely do this again! Everything tasted so yummy! read more

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We really enjoyed the Valentine's Day prix fixe brunch. It was in conjunction with the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra so there was a live quartet playing while we ate. It was originally to be held in MW but moved to Artizen. The salad was so unique with the smoked salmon, fresh watercress and reduced bacon pieces. The pork with the spinach mushroom frittata and truffle cheese sauce was a great combination and the savory flavors blended together well. The desserts were so creative and delicious. My favorites were the mud pie and the green tea cake. read more

05/24/25 Guess I missed the last time we were at MW with the family.. At the last mi it's we decided to go for appetizer dinner. As usual, it's really good including dessert. Service is consistently great, friendly, prompt and service just the way we like it. Appetizers, salad and a rib eye.too much food. Good thing is they allow take home boxes. Caesar salad... good but different... tiny iriko instead of anchovies. Inari bombs-inari skin, filled with sushi rice, topped with fish and ikura, seafood dynamite was so good served with chips, jumbo shrimp escargot style, so buttery! Then we had the ahi/avocado on won ton chips... a bit spicy and of course the crab cakes so good with the fresh corn. Rib eye steak cook medium rare and sliced for us to share. I need to save room for Michelle's dessert... mango ice with tapioca and mango sorbet... finished off with Will and Grace coffee. read more

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This was my second visit to the restaurant in about six months. I wanted to come here to try other menu items & different cocktails, and also eat the chocolate cake that I liked last time. I really want to love this place, because of the wonderful service, unique cocktails and delicious desserts. However, the food is not five stars worthy for me yet, but four stars, which is still good! Crab Cakes - good, but I couldn't taste the crab meat much. Maybe because of the crab they had that particular day. Short Ribs - very fatty and the sauce was a little too sweet for my liking. I didn't like the sticky greasy feeling in my mouth after eating. Ribeye - decent, perfect doneness as requested, and appreciated that they cut them for us to share. I wished we ordered the fish instead of short ribs, but oh well, wouldn't have known until tried that. Maybe next time ;) read more

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Never disappoints. When I'm in Honolulu I always try to visit. I love the modern design of the dining room that is well lit and airy. Staff is always attentive and friendly and the food is always great. I've never had a bad dish at MW read more

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Where do I begin? After trying so many fine dining and high-end restaurants throughout Hawaii, I finally found a place that truly deserves a review. From the perfectly prepared short rib to the incredibly fresh and flavorful fish dishes, every bite was phenomenal. The food was exceptional, the presentation was beautiful, and the service was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. This restaurant delivered one of the most memorable dining experiences I've had in Hawaii. It's rare to find a place where every dish exceeds expectations and the service makes you feel truly valued as a guest. Without a doubt, this has earned its place among the very best restaurants in Hawaii, and it's a dining experience I will be thinking about for a long time.. read more

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Food was salty. Concept was great and service was excellent! Wine selection was good.

This review is not for their restaurant but rather their cakes (take out). I have ordered two cakes for special occasions and I have to say, they are AMAZING! We have tried the yuzu crunch cake ($90 for 10") and the valrhona chocolate cake ($135 for 10"). You can order and pay for these ahead online. I believe you need a minimum of about 3 days advance notice. The chocolate cake is sooooooo good. We had it for my kid's graduation party and had great reviews. The crunch in the crust makes it stand apart from other chocolate cakes. It is also not too sweet (that's a compliment) so you can keep eating and eating lol. For future special occasions, I'd definitely order one of these again! read more

Outstanding meal in a very unusual spot in Kaka'ako. Food was excellent and well prepared. Came here for a work related event so I only got a limited menu but the meal was outstanding. We will be back to try the rest of the menu. read more

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The food is always excellent. I have not been here since they moved. It did take a little sleuth work to figure our where they are located. 2nd floor. The service is always excellent which makes the experience that much better. The food is hawaiian but next level. The vibe is nice but still casual. One always feels comfortable. Nice but never stuffy read more

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We booked this with open table for the Chase Sapphire reserve dining credit. We were not expecting too much and just expected it to be a basic American Hawaiian seafood place. But honestly, we were pretty impressed with the food quality and taste! We got the Wagyu sliders as a starter. A little salty for my preference, but packed with flavor. We got the mochi crusted hamachi, which came with a side of Korean banchan and somen noodles. The somen noodles and hamachi were delicious. The banchan was ok; kind of felt out of place with the flavors. We also got the onaga risotto, which was delicious as well. It's a bit hard to find since it's located on the second floor of a car dealership store. Just go inside the dealership and look for an elevator. Calling them to change the reservation was a bit difficult as no one picks up the phone. Would come back. read more

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Decided to come here for a birthday dinner and my boyfriend and I both really enjoyed the food. We ordered the arancini, dumplings, Caesar salad, and seafood chowder to start. The dumplings were in a truffle broth and the arancini had what we think was okonomiyaki sauce and kewpie mayo on top. For our entrees I had the braised beef and my boyfriend had the butterfish. The beef was super tender however I think I would have liked it more with a risotto or mashed potatos to help soak up some of the rich sauce. It was tasty but very rich. My boyfriend enjoyed the butterfish- seasoned and cooked well. Dessert I had the seasonal mango shave ice panna cotta that was amazing! Boyfriend had the ice cream bars- we really enjoyed the presentation of the bars. They also gave a complementary chocolate cake for my birthday. Parking wise we did valet. Just follow the instructions on the website if not the garage is a little confusing if you're not sure what you're looking for. Service was good, waiter came by regularly to check in- particularly after food was brought over. All in all we would come back to try more of their menu! read more

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They have a great selections of tea and im heavy tea drinker. I was bored of local kanpachi so I chose the seabream. The Japan seabream was top tier and sauce complimented the fish. I also enjoyed the crab cakes. My waiter recommended other items but it didn't vibe with my palate. Dessert is always top tier at MW and never disappoints. Mahalo Chef Wade and Chef Michelle for your hard work. read more

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Great food, nice atmosphere and excellent service. Highly recommend the crab cakes, Kampachi entree and brûlée dessert. The scallops and seafood paella were also very good. read more

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MW Restaurant is a local fine dining restaurant with Hawaiian inspired dishes. I've actually come twice, once prior to their move when they operated near First Hawaiian Bank, and after their relocation into a luxury car dealership. Because the restaurant is now in a shared building, it can be confusing to find parking or locate it for the first time. Not sure if I was unlucky both times but I ordered what the server recommended and we were not impressed with the food. It was pretty mediocre for some dishes. I do think customer service, plating, and presentation was amazing. My friend who was celebrating his birthday at the time felt special with his cake and had a great time. We did like the steak and ahi poke nachos for their savory sauces that melded well with their respective dishes. However, I thought the mochi crusted fish was a bit bland and one note. The meringue on the brulee dessert was also too powdery so it triggered my cough multiple times. Overall, it was a hit or miss depending on what we got and that was somewhat disappointing. I was expecting to get blown away considering the positives I've heard about this place. Maybe third times the charm, but until then these were our experiences here. read more

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Let's start off with the fact that this restaurant is inside a Ferrari and Maserati dealership!!! They had a good line up of wines. I feel like when a restaurant has a Beaujolais, it's already winning. The rib eye was fantastic. Probably one of the best I've ever had. The butter fish was amazing. The salmon was really good. The ceviche!!!! It had a good bite to it and it was very fresh. I wanted another order! The staff was very friendly. The ambiance is perfect as it's in a high end dealership. 10/10. I would definitely recommend coming here. read more

My wife and I had a fantastic experience at MW Restaurant. We loved the warm service, the inviting ambiance, and the outstanding food--we tried several dishes, all delicious--and enjoyed a great bottle of wine with our meal. We even took one of their amazing desserts home because we couldn't resist. Chefs Wade Ueoka and Michelle Karr-Ueoka bring incredible talent and heart to everything they serve, from bold, comforting plates to standout sweets. MW is the perfect mix of local tradition and modern flair. We left completely satisfied and can't wait to return. Highly recommend! read more

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