What an elegant setting for a 50 years of service Retirement Party at MW Restaurant! Food exceptionally fine too! read more

MW Restaurant - Fusion of favorites - New American Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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This place is still my number 1 choice for Honolulu. You can't go wrong with anything you order here. Now that they are well established in their new location at the Ferrari Dealership on the second floor it's a wonderful meal with nice views of cars on your way out. If you have the money go for the tasting menu. It changes regularly and is a phenomenal selection across the board. If you don't normally make reservations or forget they usually have room at the bar. read more

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I had dined at MW in their previous location about 5 years ago and had such fond memory of the dining experience there. I was back to Oahu with my husband and decided to celebrate my birthday at MW and their new plush location this time!!! The location and the setting is beautiful and it made a great impression when we entered. We started with a pickled beets salad and a fried seafood balls. The appetizers were good and promptly served. Waited for dinner entrees. My husband ordered the short rib stew and side of vegetables and I ordered the Mochi crusted kanpachi over noodles. The short rib entree arrived and we had to what another 5-7 minutes for the kanpachi entree. (No apologies for the late service of one of the two entrees). The wedges of the kanpachi were cooked well and tasty. Once I got to the part that was more than 1/4" thick I noticed it was raw in the middle, asked the server if it was supposed to be semi raw, they said no and took the entree back and mentioned they will cook a smaller piece (since I had had a couple of bites already!!) and serve it again. By the time my second kanpachi showed up, my husband was done with his entree! The second one showed up and guess what? Still raw in the middle, the server rolled her eyes and said she will get it cooked again!! By now I was just through with waiting for another piece of yet possibly raw fish and politely declined. We ordered a couple of dessert items and they were good and that is the reason for the two stars!! Other ISE, it was truly a birthday dinner that fell way short of acceptable!! Not sure what has gone wrong with the move to a nicer location but the service, attitude and food quality just went down substantially!! read more

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I love afternoon teas. There is a charming and elegant vibe to them and the different varieties of small savory and sweet plates are both cute and aesthetic. I tried MW afternoon tea for May and June. They offer afternoon tea on the fourth Sunday of the month and their menu change every month. You won't know what's on their menu until you arrive. Reservation is a must. I had to call in a month or so in advance since they filled up rather quickly. They require credit card information to confirm your reservation. It was my first time trying out MW so I was super excited. My friends tried MW for dinner and they highly recommend it. The afternoon tea menu serves 7 savory and 7 sweet plates which is pretty generous compared to other afternoon tea places. They were pretty small in sizes, but actually quite filling when reaching to the desserts. The presentations are served on rectangular plates. It looks very aesthetically pleasing with the color and the different type of foods served on top. There are also add-on supplements items that changes every month. My opinion on the foods, some of the savory plates were a hit or a miss. Their chilled soups are definitely a miss for both months. They have a weird and awkward aftertaste. My friends and I didn't enjoy it. Some of the other savory plates came out warm not hot. It cools rather quickly afterward and we weren't sure if this was their set temperature but it would taste better if it came out hot. I have to admit that the June savory menu was better than the May savory menu. Their desserts were phenomenal for both months. They were moist and delicious. The supplements add-on were very good. They tasted better than some of the savory plates. For the drinks, I would recommend getting their hot tea instead of the ice tea. The hot teas were fragrant but their ice tea selections were very disappointing. It tasted...how should I say...weird or odd? It's very watered down and powdery. Regardless, you can try as many of the tea drinks you would like from their menu. Overall, the experience was nice. Hanging out with your friends and dressing up once in a while was great. The service was friendly and quick. It was a place to definitely try out at least once, since the menu changes every month and you do not know what you will get. My friends did recommend to try their regular dinner menu. I will definitely come back to check that out. read more

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MW restaurant is located on the second floor of Velocity Honolulu. Enter through Artizen by MW and take the elevator to the 2nd floor. The food was good, but the service ruined the overall dinner. FOOD -Shortrib Foie Gras Won Tons: It came with three won tons and a sauce. I really liked this starter. -Mochi Crusted Hawaiian Kanpachi: Good if you want a lighter entree. Seafood Bouillabaisse: I liked the flavor of the broth. I wish it was served in a deeper bowl instead of a plate. The plate was so overfilled that it was hard to eat out of and apparently hard to serve. Don't wear white if you're ordering this. -MW Candy Bar: I was expecting it to be more like a cake, but it's as described (a candy bar). It was a bit hard to eat. SERVICE Before 6 pm, it wasn't too crowded, and service was good. However, after 6 pm it got really busy and service slowed down a lot. When our Seafood Bouillabaisse arrived, things went downhill. The server accidentally spilled it on someone in our party. We weren't upset because accidents happen, and the server was apologetic (I mostly blame the plate they chose). I was disappointed that our main server ignored us for the rest of our meal and didn't check if we were okay after the accident. I'm not sure they knew the Seafood Bouillabaisse was spilled on us. When we were done with our entrees, our main server finally appeared with the dessert menus. When we got the check, they comped our dessert. No one explained why our dessert was comped, but we assume it was because of the spilled Seafood Bouillabaisse. I would have appreciated if our main server was a bit more attentive and said something. read more

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I've been here many years ago where we didn't know what a pandemic of this magnitude was nor did we ever think that we wouldn't be able to dine in at many restaurants like this fine establishment. I remember ordering their famous Mochi Crusted Opakapaka which layed nicely on somen noodles and some local sides. The opakapaka was cooked perfectly. It had a nice crust to it while the inside was perfectly moist cooked to perfection. Let's talk about meat baby, let's talk about you and me... (sorry old lyrics and dating myself). We also ordered their Ribeye, however we ordered medium rare but it came out straight rare. The server offered to get us another one but we had plans after dinner and didn't want to chance it so we said that's ok. The steak was still good but not as good as if it was medium rare. They did give us a free dessert which was very nice of them. Fast forward to present COVID-19, MW like many other restaurants are doing only take out. It was pretty simple to do. You can either call in your order at (808)955-6505 or send them an email: info@mwrestaurant.com Their current hours of operation is Tuesday - Sunday 11:30 am - 6:30 pm but they start answering their phones for take out orders from 10 am - 6pm. They have special to go menus / special even menus and even beverage specails. You can check it out on their webpage https://mwrestaurant.com/to-go-menu/ So what did get this last time? Well my better half and I were craving burgers and fries and a nice friend of ours gave us a gift card for here. We look at the menu and saw that they had a Teri Cheeseburger and fries. Called them up, placed the order, they asked for some information. It was really painless and professional. My better half went there to pick up our order. She said it was so simple and fast. She gave them our info on the make, model and color of our vehicle, she pulled up to the front of the restaurant and the host came out and handed her the order. She came home with the goods and let me tell you, that burger looked good. (sorry MW but the Mrs added some Japanese Mayo on top, hey we like the flavor profile it gives). The burger was big. How big you ask? I had to unhinge my jaw to take a bite out of it. Ask my friends and they will tell you that I have a big mouth. The burger was juicy and we could taste the teriyaki sauce but it wasn't overpowering which was good. Love their thin cut french fries. It was almost like eating Jack in the Box curly fries but straight if that make sense. We can't wait to try some other things on their menu like their flaked salmon and ikura bowl,and braised shortribs. read more

MW Restaurant - Teriyaki Cheeseburger - New American Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The food tonight was less than mediocre. I had the Ciopppino, which cost $67.00. The seafood in the dish consisted of two shrimp, two scallops, one clam and a half of a very small lobster. The sauce was very underwhelming and was closer to a bouillabaisse than a cioppino. Dessert was a cheesecake which was beautifully presented, but again lacking in flavor. Overall, the prices were extremely high for less than average food. This seems to be a common theme in Honolulu. read more

I've been to MW twice for dinner prior to COVID. From my experience the food was delicious, but the service was just mediocre. They waiter seemed to be rushing us to order and eat. Since COVID I've had a few of their desserts. It's delicious!!!! If you have a chance to order something off their dessert menu just do it! It is worth it! I've had: butterscotch kinako banana cream pie: it was super yummy, but I wish that it had more kinako flavor! It tasted more like just a banana cream pie. chocolate haupia pie: you can't go wrong with a classic flavor like this! I just wish the slice was bigger!!! mango pineapple tart: flaky tart shell with a type of cream filling and fresh mangoes and pineapples on top! Winner! mango cheesecake: creamy cheesecake with fresh mango topping and mango sauce! Mango overload! So good!! I wish I tried more items on their dessert menu since it's so yummy, but it is so pricey for the amount that you get. I'll definitely be back though! Follow them on Instagram or check out their website for their menu that is ever changing! read more

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Sorry late post... Celebration dinner. Lovely table with view. Decided to try the 5 course tasting menu. So glad we did. An array of delicious dishes. I love variety so this was perfect for me. While dining I saw so many interesting plates whiz by me so I know I must return and try another dish. Although this was a special occasion. This really should be on the calendar to visit more often. Parking is a breeze, but you might be tempted to buy a luxury car as you pass them on the way to the restaurant! Thank you for a lovely evening! read more

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I love afternoon tea, so I went on a double date with my sis and her bf. The ladies took full advantage of the Bottomless Mimosas for only $29/person. It was super worth it and our server was very attentive in the refills. The men each got a cocktail. The cocktails French 75 and Mac Mai Tai were disappointing, sounding better than they were. All the food items were pretty delish and beautifully presented. The savory standouts were the chicken salad, arancini, pork hash, and ahi toast. The sweet standouts were the strawberry matcha cake, Lilikoi coconut truffle, and MW candy bar (not surprising). I really wish there was clotted cream for the scones. I definitely recommend doing their afternoon tea and bottomless mimosas! Note: Tea time every 4th Sunday of the month and you have to make a reservation and pay in advance $59/person + 20% tip. read more

MW Restaurant - September 2022 Afternoon Tea Menus - New American Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Restaurant was recommended by a local. Went there for my daughters birthday, very nice staff. Thought the food could get better. It was so unbelievably subpar. Miso butterfish was good, but have a few bites and get ready to feel bored. The pork belly tacos was delicious, would actually drown in that mole sauce. The steak was not worth its price, and its au poivre sauce was so inessential. The "spam musubi" was an odd texture, and tasted like a crunchy piece of sea coral. The chocolate cake was delicious, an embodiment of a ferrero rocher chocolate. Over all, wouldn't recommend especially for the price. read more

MW Restaurant - pork belly tacos - New American Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Ambiance and service is nonpareil. We had the 5 course tasting menu. The food overall was excellent. Plating was very well done and pretty. At times a few dishes were a tiny bit salty but to each his own. Maybe just a quirk of our taste buds as it wasn't inedible. The biggest disappointment was the desert. The mishmash of a layered pudding creme brûlée jelly dessert fell short. The tartness of the Lilikoi made it almost seem spoiled. We did the wine paring and anticipated better matches. 5 wines were not quite a match to the dishes but were great on their own. This is the first time we have been to MW at this location. We have been there previously at the other Kapiolani site before CoVid. Expectations on food was set a lot higher because of this. Will try again maybe this was a fluke. read more

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Seriously one of the best experiences with the best food! The location is very confusing- it is inside a car dealership. They have valet for $6 when you get into the structure. We tried the 1. Crab Cakes, 2. Ahi Nachos, 3. Seafood Bisque (SO GOOD!) 4. Miso Honey Glazed Butterfish, 5. Truffle Braised Shortrib, 6. Truffle Smashed Potato, 7. Banana Cream Pie (a MUST), 8. Donuts with chocolate sauce, and lastly, 8. MW Cake (THE BEST CAKE EVER) Everything was so delicious and had a decent serving size. Staff was so incredibly nice and helpful and made all the experience. The MW cake was the cherry on top of the meal- the bottom layer was like a crunch bar. We also tried two mock tails, the Lychee Mule & one I can't remember the name of... Overall a great place for a nice dinner while visiting the island. I will definitely be coming back! read more

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I am such a big fan of the British Baking Show and all dessert type shows, so once we learned that MW Restaurant is well known for their desserts we were so excited to try this place. Parking was a little confusing, but we were able to find it after reading a few reviews. The parking garage is behind the restaurant. There is a sign that says "Valet Parking." The parking is $6 and is cash only. We made a reservation 1-2 weeks in advance and we shared appetizers and main dishes. I really liked the crab cake because it the outside was crispy but the inside was soft and warm. It was also not to breaded and was balanced well with the sweet corn garnish. We also really liked the Mochi Crusted Kona Kanpachi. The banchan were so essential in cutting the flavor from the fish. Lastly for dessert we also had the MW Candy Bar and the Banana Cream Pie. Which were both to die for. The MW Candy Bar was a tad hard to break with the spoon and I recommend using a fork to eat it. Maybe a little too long in "Da Blast Chilla" (British Baking Show reference). The Banana Cream Pie was also delicious with its caramelized banana slivers. If anything, I would prefer more banana slices on the dessert because I am a fruit fiend. I am not usually a fan of fusion places because sometimes I feel like they are trying so hard to elevate something. However, I feel like MW Restaurant puts a refreshing take on all of their dishes. Bravo! read more

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I never write updated reviews, but our latest experience here was almost like night & day that I feel like I need to share about it. I came here with my boyfriend and his family to celebrate his birthday. We had reservations so no problem with that. We started off with their fried chicken & quesadilla appetizer. I really liked the fried chicken as it came with lettuce wraps and other veggies. Chicken was juicy, crispy, with good flavor. The quesadilla had pork & duck in it and while it tasted good, not worth the $14 price point. It looked sad and almost like it came from Taco Bell. I got the Mochi Crusted Kampachi and it never disappoints. Though, I feel like my piece of fish was on the smaller side. However, the big problem was my boyfriend's Truffle Braised Short Rib dish. He loved it the last time, but this time, half of it was fat. I was tempted to send it back but decided not to. Also, the side veggies it came with were undercooked. The last problem we had was with the Tropical Creamsicle Brulee, which, again, we absolutely loved the last time. My boyfriend was looking forward to it after a disappointing main course. However, the lilikoi sorbet they used was extremely tart. It really gave the dessert a sour note, quite literally. Also, the complimentary dessert cake given (while we appreciated the gesture) was dry. Service was also lacking a bit. My boyfriend ordered a side of rice with his short rib, but they forgot to give it to us. However, we couldn't seem to find our waitress for a little while. He couldn't wait any longer, so he started eating. Finally, we were able to flag her down after maybe 10 min of waiting. Overall, I'm disappointed with our latest dining experience. The dishes we loved the last time hit way below the mark for us this time around. If we do go back, I hope it's reminiscent of our first experience. read more

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The good things first: good service and reasonable $6 valet parking. The Cesar salad, Mochi-crusted fish, Unami Butterfish starter, and Brûlée dessert were very good. Now the bad: My Paella dish for $60 was a huge disappointment in that the flavor was definitely unlike authentic Paella. Yes, MW is an Asian-Fusion type of restaurant, but Chinese sausage and salty, soy-like flavored rice overpowered the seafood. The only ingredient that tasted like it should was the properly cooked ONE, dollar-sized scallop. The few clams, 2 shrimps, and 1/2 baby lobster tail were overcooked and did not retain their individual flavors. The noise level was way too loud, so I would not recommend this place as a good dating place, unless you only want to look at each other and read lips, but the prices will certainly impress your date. The $220 bill (18% tip included and no drinks) was a tad high for a restaurant with minimal ambience. Would I patronize this place again? I probably will pass. read more

Decided to come here for a nice meal to celebrate our engagement when we were in town a few months ago. The restaurant is connected to a luxury car dealership, which was a little confusing for when we had to leave. They have an extensive list of wines and whiskeys to choose from, and what I imagine to be a constantly changing food menu. I decided to get their tofu salad to start, and I got their mochi tofu as my main. We also got an egg custard amuse bouche from the chef, which the fiancé said was quite good. The fiancé got their ribeye steak as his main. My cocktail was refreshing, and at the end of our meal, we got their house made candy bar for dessert. Our whole meal was fantastic and our server was extremely attentive and quite funny also. A pretty safe bet for a nice fine dining experience while in Honolulu. read more

Crab cake - two stars. Other than that, we felt like we were not welcomed there and somehow felt they discriminated against us dining at their establishment. The experience was gravely dissatisfied and we were extremely disappointed. read more

MW Restaurant - MW afternoon tea on 6/26/2022...meh experience - New American Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We had a great experience at MW. The food was excellent and the service was impeccable. It was a little tough finding our way to the valet on the second floor amid all of the luxury car dealerships. But it was all worth it. We started with a complimentary amuse bouche, followed by ahi nachos, foie gras and short rib won tons, as well as unagi butterfish arancini and straight foie gras on crostinis. We also had a crusted softboiled egg with caviar and wagyu sliders. All the starters were exceptionally delightful, especially when paired with crisp white wine, or our red... For entrees many in the party chose the mochi crusted Kona kanpachi. Just the right amount of crunch followed by juicy and flavorful fish. My daughter enjoyed the Jidori fried chicken starter as her entree. It's supposed to be inspired by Peking duck, where it has a layer of fried skin, followed by scrumptious chicken breast, followed by another layer of crispy chicken skin and another layer of chicken. I enjoyed the seared Hudson valley foie gras and truffle braised short rib. The reduction sauce was delicious and the meat was melt in your mouth tender. Others of our party had the seafood bouillabaisse, and steamed Mon Chong. Both also delectable. For dessert we ordered the mango shaved ice. Of note is that the chef actually strains the mango Juice into the ice and has chopped fresh mango added all on top of tapioca and Panna cotta. It's a lot of work and artistry that goes into this humble dessert that is one of their best. The mud pie was also decadent, and the table had a bunch of the MW candy bars, which are peanut butter, sea salt, and macadamia nut caramel confections with chocolate Grenache and black sesame ice cream. Almost lost my finger eating those.... It went well with the bitterness of my decaf pressed coffee. Our experience in the new location was a level above our last experience at the old location. It's a testament to why MW is always one of the top restaurants in Honolulu. The palates and dishes were more sophisticated, but still something you could take your family out to enjoy together.... After all, that's what it's all about.. family, good friends, and great food... read more

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I've eaten at the old and new location a number of times now and while service can be slow, I do enjoy the food! The mochi crusted kampachi is a favorite and I just tried the truffle braised shortrib. I love truffle, but didn't get much of it flavor wise. Their desserts are the winners though, the brûlée and candy bar were scrumptious! Writing about it now, makes me want to go there soon for some dessert and wine!! Ps: the host, Sharon is the sweetest person I've met in a very long time! read more

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If you see a review less than 5 , you might ignore it. The service was great, busy so expect a few moments to enjoy conversation, but nothing to detract from experience. The food is incredible - and I especially loved the balance of lower salt content in everything we were served, letting the flavors of the ingredients pop instead of being overpowered by excessive salt (which we've experienced in other restaurants). Entrance was obscured a bit and kind of a maze to navigate but worth the effort ;) Not sure where to begin with the menu...you really can't go wrong. The Unagi Butterfish Arancini is so delicious! Both the Farmer's and Beet salads were great compliments to our main dish, Mochi Crusted Kampachi - just absolutely amazing flavor combination (and fish is locally sourced from the Big Island). read more

Amazing! The vegan dish was one of the best I've ever tasted. Didn't think a restaurant that only had one vegan friendly option would do so well. Impressed beyond belief. Next time we are back in Hawaii we might just come back. read more

Located in the center of Honolulu and excellent service. The ultimate fusion menu! I was very full after just the appetizers . For appetizers we ordered the wasabi kampachi tartare lumpia, fried chicken, and the ahi nachos. For the main dishes we did the mochi crusted kona kampachi and the seafood bouillabaisse (which was a type of seafood stew) Everything was plated so nicely and with lots of twists to each dish. I loved that the kampachi comes with somen noodles rather than your typical rice. And I thought the lumpia was so fun, I've never had rice in my lumpia so it was a different texture but so good. I would recommend any of the dishes I tried and if your looking to try some new dishes this is perfect. read more

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Really wanted it to be a good rating...but the food was nice. Good and nice but nothing where you take a first bite and pause. or smile. But what was a downer was the ambiance. It just has none. What I first noticed was the ugly chairs.... We went for a Holiday set menu lunch. And two of the people in our group highlighted the second hand, somewhat worn and dirty 70s looking chairs. The place seemed cramped and small and not inviting. The bar area was bright but as you make the left turn and go deep into the restaurant is was dingy and felt old. The food? The salad in the set menu was nice and clean with very fresh veggies. The kama was three small fish that looked like little birds instead of collars of fish. It tasted...nice. You got the vibe. Nice, ok food. But this place at lunch was pretty much a three star event. Wished for more. Maybe in 2022? Service was.....nice. read more

MW Restaurant - little bird kama. - New American Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Amazing food, service, and ambiance! Well worth the money! The appetizers, main entree, and desserts are so creative and pleasing to the palate. read more

I've been wanting to come here since 2018, when they were in their previous location. Over the years I've never had the opportunity to go here, until now! My husband ordered their famous mochi-crusted Kona Kampachi, and it lived up to the hype! My honey glazed misoyaki butterfish was also a winner. Cocktails to start dinner were also very well-crafted, but for me, the highlight of this meal was the dessert. Michelle's brûlée creation is my type of dessert. I love crème brûlée already, and combining it with halo halo elements and fruit just spoke to my soul! I would come back again just to order dessert Five stars all around, and highly recommended! read more

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Wanted to try somewhere new for my birthday, so I made reservations here. At first, we were torn on whether to do the "tasting menu" which is $110 per person or order ala carte. From seeing pictures of the "5 bites" portion of the tasting menu, I noticed it's just small bites of existing appetizers they have (for the most part). As a result, we ordered ala carte. For an appetizer, we got the butterfish and unagi arancini. This was a delicious start to dinner, and I loved the tsukudani nori on the bottom of the arancini (i should have put that stuff on some rice lol). The arancini itself was nice and crunchy had a good buttery and savory flavor from the butterfish and unagi. For a non-alcoholic drink (since I'm pregnant i couldn't try a cocktail), I got a blueberry drink (sorry, I forgot the name of it). It was essentially a blueberry lemonade - tasting drink with cinnamon added in. While I thought it was pretty, I think it would have tasted better without the cinnamon. In addition to the arancini, we enjoyed the complimentary starter which I would describe as a chilled chawanmushi (savory egg custard). I liked how it was light, and not too salty, so it was a refreshing bite before eating our entrees. For my entree, I got the mochi crusted kona kampachi since I saw that is what they are known for. It came with a few homemade banchan (some kind of purple pickled radish, kim chee, and broccoli). The banchan was nothing impressive and I felt it didn't really match the dish. The kampachi had a good crunchy exterior and the fish inside was buttery, but I unfortunately found it to be too oily. Luckily, the two bundles of somen noodles it was laid upon helped a bit with balancing the oiliness. My husband got the miso honey glazed butterfish. The portion of the butterfish was generous and when I had a few bites, the butterfish was nicely cooked and had a great flavor. I liked the kim chee potato salad it came with (it was a japanese-style potato salad like my parents make, with a hint of spice from the kim chee). Overall, I liked the butterfish better than my dish. We then ended our meal with dessert (duh lol). I ordered the "Brulee" and my husband ordered the Banana Cream Pie. To us, these two desserts stole the show, and we would come back to this restaurant solely to eat these two dishes. My brulee was a unique twist on a normal creme brulee. It had a lilikoi custard, with tropical fruit tapioca bites and haupia tapioca on the bottom. When eating the lilikoi custard by itself, it was a little tart, but when you get a perfect spoonful of a little bit of everything in one bite, it was HEAVEN. My husband's banana cream pie was also good, and he declared it was the best rendition of a banana cream pie he's ever had. It came with a rum ice cream which nicely complimented the sweet and creaminess of the bananas and the "crumb" topping. We also got a complimentary dessert for my birthday (which was some kind of black sesame chocolate bar). It was okay, but we only took a few bites of it. Overall, the entrees were just average, and we were glad we didn't shell out the money to do the tasting menu. We would, however, come back here specifically for the desserts LOL. read more

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Take-Out (Independence Day and Afternoon Tea, July 2020) MW's restaurant logo is literally two opposite forks (M + W). We had prior dine-in experience and liked it. This review is on the take-out experience. Great foods are meant to be shared, the restaurant is awesome for party times with friends and family. In the month of July during COVID-19, MW Restaurant caters for special occasion of BBQ Platter, Dessert Platter, Savory bites, and Sweet Treats. On July 4th weekend, two types of platters were offered. 1. Smoked rib and links for bbq platter, and 2. Seafood boil. The restaurant caters less sodium for the Chihuahua. I was tempted to get one for myself! The pastry team at MW is especially talented, up for challenge making delicate macarons to custom chiffon cake. MW adds their own twist such as local flavors such as Lilikoi, strawberry rose, yuzu and pineapple relish. The dessert bites are often less sweet found in Tropical climate. The appearance is always professionally done. Thank you, MW Restaurant, for ease our special occasion with gourmets. read more

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A drug rep recently stopped in to the office I work at and brought us lunch from MW. It was the second time that she had brought food from there and let me tell you the food was just as delicious as it was the first time! What I love about the food here is that the food is consistent. The flavors and taste are on point every single time. My favorite has got to be the mochi crusted fish. I love that it is still crunchy even after the drive from town to Waipahu. It also pairs well with the somen noodles and pickled vegetables. I did notice the pickled veggies were different from the last time but it did not take away from just how good this dish was. The miso braised beef is so nice and tender. I didn't realize it came with steamed veggies as first because they were under the beef. My coworkers and I shared a pork chop plate. I wish I got a picture of it. The pork chop was huge! It comes with gravy and veggies. Again great food. Pork chop was cooked perfect and the gravy took it to another level. But hands down THE BEST part of the lunch was the MW chocolate cake. I mean who doesn't love dessert right? It's cute with the gold flake on top. It's rich and decadent. It's chocolatey. And the wafer at the bottom adds a nice crunch. Must make the drive to town so that I can get more of that cake. read more

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The food was amazing! From the Wagyu sliders to the mochi coated butterfish, everything was extremely flavorful and completely on point. Finally, the dessert may have been one of the best I have ever eaten in my life. It was a mango coconut tapioca pudding. The mango tasted amazingly fresh and the coconut tapioca pudding provided a wonderful contrast of taste and texture. One of the best restaurants I've ever been to. read more

MW Restaurant - Dessert - New American Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Can we say kampachi??? This is there number one dish and it did not disappoint. Reservation in advance is a must. We been trying to go here since last year. I definitely want to come back with the great ambulance and service read more

MW Restaurant - Sesame ice cream with peanut butter bar - New American Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Excellent food, beautiful interior. Take out food for mother's day was a delight. Wade and crew are fantastic. Desserts always unique and so beautiful read more

Fancy-Smancy! And we love it! You know it's fancy when there's a tasting menu. We make an effort to visit when we're on the island - as much as a Leonard's, Side Street or Kokohead Cafe. The two things I really enjoy about MW are the fish and the pacing. Our server Kyle was great at explaining and serving our food at precisely the right time, hence the great pacing. I have to say though, I was not impressed by the salad or the dessert. I understand that MW is all about perfect portions and bites, but if you're going to serve a salad you should make sure it's properly seasoned. The dessert with chocolate and cherries sort of reminded me of the chocolate covered cherries in a Whitman sampler that everyone avoids eating. All in all it was a nice experience and we will continue to visit. BB read more

Cathy and Mike went above and beyond to ensure that our service was 10/10. Every bite was so delicious! Glad we opted for more appetizers than entrees because those really were amazing. Also loved their house special mochi crusted fish! read more

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I've been here a couple times before! Mostly for restaurant week and for events the food never disappoints. I wanted to take my Yelp bestie somewhere special for her birthday and it just happen to be Restaurant week again sooo here we went. There is a decent amount of parking right in front and the decor and service were really good. Our server was really nice and gave a good description of what was on the menu and what was in the dishes. He also made good recommendations on what alcohol we could pair with our choices. Their RR menu has a lot of choices for what you can have, I wasn't even totally sure what to get there were so many options. I ended up getting their rib eye steak which was cooked medium rare to my request. It was so soft I used my butter knife to cut it with no issues other than the fatty portions which is to be expected. I'm not sure if it was just the sauce they had with it or the steak itself but it was sssooo buttery and delicious. My bestie had scallops and it was cooked to perfection!! They were huge scallops too!! The dessert winner tho I would have to say was what I think was the mud pie. Hibiki ice cream encased in a solid shell of chocolate. Not saying that the other deserts were bad...just that one hit all the right spots. The other desserts we had was the mochi baba which was good, but wished there was a little bit more ice cream to pair it with. I really liked the banana cream pie, it had chunks of banana along with the ice cream and chocolate pudding. read more

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I went dinner here the other evening with a gf of mine. Everything we had was so delish! We started off with a complimentary Kabocha (pumpkin) curry purée then as starter we had Foie gras short rib won tons. For our entrees, my friend has the Colorado lamb stew and I had the mochi crusted Kona kampachi. Both items super delish! The last time I came to MW was when they were located further down on Kapiolani Blvd. I'm glad I got to try this spot! Make sure you bring cash for the valet is $6. Also their complimentary chocolate chip cookie is so delish! read more

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So where do I begin? We dined yesterday before the Janet concert and the place was packed! The server was extremely busy but made sure to table touch and say that he'd be right with us. Upon ordering the Brandt Ribeye , we were greeted with 2 Hokkaido scallops with truffle (Delicious) . We ordered : Starters Truffled Pork Dumplings Butterfish & Unagi Arancini Cesar Salad Main Brandt Ribeye Parmesan Gnocchi Potato Gratin Each and every item was amazing , the star was the Brandt Ribeye and the Parmesan Gnocchi -if you prefer savory this is where it's at ! We are always chasing the perfect bite, the bite where you hope that the recipe and consistency doesn't change because it really was THAT good. This was the perfect bite. Tip- If you like steak that is Medium, Please order the steak medium rare -the plate is hot and will continue cooking your steak after it arrives to the table. Service was great Thank you for such a great meal! read more

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This year, I celebrated my birthday at MW thanks to my Yelp BFF! It's great to be a November baby because it's always restaurant week lol Of course we had to order from the restaurant week menu. We both got the salad which was so good! I loved the balsamic reduction. I got the scallop and abalone entree and BFF got the steak. Both were delicious and made a good surf and turf combo. I washed it down with a buttery chardonnay and BFF had a bourbon cocktail. For dessert, I got the rum cake and BFF ordered the banana cream pie. I ran into a friend (and forgot he worked at MW), so we received another dessert and some sweet treats to take home. Not gonna lie, but the dessert he got us was so much better than what we ordered lolol I highly recommend the mud pie! Chocolate shell over hibiki infused ice cream with a crispy cookie underneath ... so good I'm drooling just reminiscing. I'm so glad I finally got to check this off my Yelp bucket list. Definitely have to be back to try the regular menu items. Thanks for reading my reviews! Let me know what I should try next!! read more

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The food was great. The restaurant is a fine dining type. We got seated right by the window. The restaurant is very elegant. Price is reasonable. read more

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Out of this world food and desserts! The location is different, which we explain when we recommend this place to friends. Pricey, but worth it for exceptional food and service read more