Honestly I was a little hesitant coming here, as my foodie list is long and I wasn't sure if this place was worth the hype, but I'm so glad I gave it a shot! We opted for the tasting menu, which started with the 5 bites. My favorite was the oyster coated in rice puffs and their take on the spam musubi; I will say the ahi nacho bite was typical of HH, the lobster roll bite had a pretzel bread that wouldn't have been delicious had it been toasted, and last but certainly the most IMPORTANT part, the tuna tartare was LOADED with wasabi. It was so overpowering my bf started crying from the potency of the bite (luckily he took it in two bites). We ordered a side of pork baos which were just okay. Pork wasn't very tender and definitely had more chew than others I've had that just fall apart with each bite. First course was the mochi crusted fish which was very good and lightly fried. I actually thought the sauce that accompanied it actually overpowered it. The lobster and scallop combo had a nice balanced sauce, but there were mixed reviews across the table. Two of us had perfectly cooked scallops and a rubbery lobster, the other had a perfectly cooked lobster and a chewy scallop. The last beef dish was solid. Nicely cooked with good textural elements to pair with. Our dessert was the lilikoi creme brulee. Honestly it was very good, however the lilikoi sorbet layered in it was unnecessary as by the time you got to it, it was a melted liquid layer that added overpowering tartness to an otherwise beautifully designed dessert. read more

Lucky me got invited to try lunch at the "new" location! What a treat! A pre-fixe menu is offered at lunch time and changes daily. We enjoyed the poke nachos and one of my faves, clam chowder. Both dishes were fantastic. For our entrees we selected everyone's old favorite, mochi crusted kona kampachi in somen noodles and I decided to try the chicken breast. It was the moistest chicken I had ever had. And of course, the desserts were amazing, as always. It was a very relaxing lunch with wonderful, attentive service. We were there for over 2 hours and didn't even realize it. It was a memorable lunch. read more

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Hard to fined the restaurant. A bit salty. The fish dishes were good! French press coffee was good. Good experience. read more

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Food tasted amazing and great service! Portion was good for two people with 1 appetizer, 2 main dishes + 1 side + 1 dessert. Went for my Birthday with my husband. (Birthday cake was courtesy of the restaurant ) Would definitely recommend for romantic dinner/date night idea. Bill came about mid 200 dollar. read more

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Amazing food and customer service was top notch. Mai tai was so so but the food was sooo good we wanted to clean the plate with our fingers read more

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I heard a lot of good things about MW and I was pleasantly surprised after dining in! With fancy places like this, I always expect small portions and leaving hungry but I was actually satisfied. I love the idea of Asian Fusion; I can never deter from Asian cuisines so I was pretty excited to come here. Parking is valet (but I think they have self parking too?) and you enter from Kapiolani Blvd into the car dealership and you take the first right and follow the signs for MW. If you're doing valet, you go inside and take the elevator on your right to the second floor. It's highly recommended to make reservations (OpenTable) because there's not too much seating especially during COVID times We ordered a decent amount of food and I almost loved everything! The must gets would have to be the Ahi Nachos, the Lobster Rolls (perfectly bite sized), and the Crab Cakes. Honestly their starters all sounded amazing -- we could of easily just ordered solely the starters and be happy. For the mains, the Seared Scallops were perfectly cooked (it was a shame to share them....) The Mochi Crusted Kampachi was another favorite; I think the crust really elevated the dish. The only slight disappointment was the Seafood Paella -- the seafood part was delish but the rice was too saucy for my liking. I'm more used to paella being more crispy. The favorite of the desserts would have to be the Lilikoi Panna Cotta! I don't know how to describe it...heaven??? We even tried to order it for take-out but they don't allow it (at least for this one -sob-) the other desserts were great as well! If it was up to me, I would come just for the appetizers and desserts and be happy read more

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Love this place! Went back twice in 3 days and will be back again!! You can't go wrong with anything.

Just know that if you cancel your reservation, you have up to 48hrs beforehand to cancel it. Or you get charged $25/per person. My friend made reservations on Open Table the night before. However I decided that the time was too late. He does not have the Open Table app, he just did it online. When he called to cancel, that is what he was told. They mentioned that it states that on their website. MW's website. Which I could not find. And on Open Table, it DOES NOT STATE that as well. They did give the option to move your reservation to another date/time. So he opted to make reservations for another night, not to get charged that fee. Which, idk how he would be have been able to cancel it 48hrs before, when he made it the night before. We went there once, and our meal and service was great. So I give the 3 stars, because they should state that on Open Table about the terms of canceling a reservation. I think that this is ridiculous since it was not. I do hope they have a kids menu, since I could not find one on their site, and looking on Yelp (a review said that they did not). And if they do not. They should look into adding a kids menu. My kids will going in my place with this new reservation. Idk what they will eat. Ruth Chris and even Chez Michel's offer one. Just saying. ‍ *edited and gave 4 stars. Because my kids went. And they accommodated and made my son a cheeseburger with awesome fries! Which he ate it all. My most pickiest eater. My daughter, well she can adjust anywhere. And also enjoyed her meal! Thanks very much! read more

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MW Restaurant made our anniversary dinner back in March a memorable one. The dishes were innovative and the service was so thoughtful! The complementary bread and aioli to start the meal was a fresh take on bread and butter. We ordered the Korean Spicy Pork Bao Buns, Mochi Crusted Kona Kampachi, Misoyaki Eggplant, and steamed greens. The pillowy bao buns were tasty and we liked how the pork filling was on the side to enjoy. For me the Misoyaki Eggplant was a little bit too flavorful (too sweet and savory) for my taste. The star of the show for us was the kampachi. Usually I'd think that fish pairs well with rice, but the somen noodle bed complemented the crunchy mochi crust well, and the pickled vegetables on the side lent acidity/freshness to the main dish. MW has lovely desserts. The tropical fruit creamsicle brulee delighted the gummy-loving child in me. read more

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Things to know. $6 cash valet (pay on exit) Enter the parking on Ward avenue going makai, toward Waikiki. Try the cocktails AND mocktails. Ask for a menu to take home. The creativity of the dishes is hard to remember and it's wonderfully overwhelming. Get the Tasting Menu. Order and extra dessert! Enjoy. read more

Fun place to eat an upscale meal in Honolulu! You can go for the tasting menu or order a la carte. Service was good as was the ambiance. The Dinner Teishoku was very good and they have a variety of drinks both alcoholic and non-alcoholic to choose from. Will come back next time I'm in Honolulu read more

Finally had a chance to dine in! Valet parking available Walk in through artizen and take elevators up to the 2nd floor Our server was amazing! She was so friendly and funny! Very energetic and attentive too!! Went for lunch so got the $35 prix fixe menu Menu changes all the time and its not posted on their website or social media. So if you want to go for something in particular its probably best to call first. Even when we were there some of the menu items were different due to availability. Instead of the cookies the dessert option was blueberry scones. They started us off with a complimentary amuse bouche squash soup. It was so friggen good. Creamy. And a lot of flavor and spice, very reminiscent of a curry. I love the ahi nachos, but because i know what theyre like i wanted something different so i got the farmers salad. Large portion for a starter! Even the ahi nachos were a full sized portion that you could easily share with someone else. While mushroom risotto sounded yummy i wanted protein, so i got the ribeye, which is always delish. Very tender. Served with banchan. Butterscotch banana pudding was sooo good!!! Would def be back again! read more

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My husband surprised me with a Valentine's dinner here at the MW. I heard a few great things about this place but had never been. I loved it. It had a nice atmosphere, everyone was friendly, and the foood, UGH, it was to DIE FOR! Parking - We parked on Kapi'olani street. It wasn't a hassle at all. We started off with a complimentary pupu from the restaurant - I just don't know what it was (lol). We had some cocktails. I decided to go for a special they had that day and added Vodka. It tasted delicious. For pupus, we had their Chinese Roast Duck & Pork Hash Quesadilla. OMG! It was sooo good. For my main entree I had their Mochi Crusted Kona Kampachi. It was extremely delicious. I paired it with a Pinot Grigio Elena Walch. My husband sure picked an amazing place to celebrate our Valentine's dinner. read more

Imagine 2 forks (3 pronged), one pointed towards the ground, and one pointed towards the sky. That is where the MW comes from! I don't know if it's also the initials of the owner or chef, but it's still pretty clever! Anyway, MW Restaurant is simply amazing. The food is perfect and the service is superb. I like how you can order a la carte or do any of the multiple tasting sets they have. Your party doesn't all have to do the same tasting set. If you're moderately hungry and just want to enjoy the experience of going out to a nice dinner, go with the 3-course $65 one. You can substitute things in/out (like get a more premium dessert for $5 more). Menu items you shouldn't miss out on: 1) Mochi Crusted Kona Kampachi - Yuzu Kosho Soy Vinaigrette 2) Anything foie gras (Foie Gras wonton was super delicious) 3) Tropical Fruit Creamsicle "Brulée" - Lilikoi Sorbet, Tapioca Pearls, Tropical Fruits, Lilikoi Custard Lots of folks talk about the MW Candy Bar which I ordered, but I wasn't really feeling it. I'm just not big on chocolate. Anything truffle though always grabs my attention. I'd come back to this modernized Hawaiian flavor factory restaurant in a heartbeat--it's so good! Be sure to make a reservation because it can get busy. Kudos to the chefs/artists making this joint shine! read more

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We arrived at MW for happy hour and I literally thought I was on the set of CRAZY RICH ASIANS. Picture Asians everywhere in gorgeous fancy outfits, bottle service and coursed meals. I was here (in my jeans) for the $5 H.H. (2-5 pm). BEER: Corona, Coors, Miller WELLS: a standard vodka, tequila, gin, and bourbon HAWAIIAN GIN-GER FIZZ CUCUMBER BLISS BOURBON SOUR PUNCH Ask about wines. NON-ALCOHOLIC REFRESHMENTS: Sparkling Thai Ginger Lemonade, Blueberry Pineapple Soda, Cherry- Lime Soda and Strawberry-mint or Lilikoi Honey Hawaiian Cream Soda. SMALL PLATES: There are 12 small plate options priced at $5 (see my photos for details). 2 small plate options priced at $7 3 priced at $10 SERVICE: Once our waiter realized that we were ordering Happy Hour selections. His demeanor changed. I guess he figured he wasn't going to make money off our table so he was short, brief, and seemed bothered in general. Maybe he should start his shift at 5:00 when Happy Hour is over since he felt like his time was being wasted. Actually, all of our food didn't even come out. But I didn't receive the check and honestly I wanted out of there. (Why is there nothing on the walls? Zero decor or ambiance. Just a weird place in general). I wanted to try the Cherry- Lime Soda, it was DELICIOUS! My counterparts tried each of the cream sodas. And we ordered another cocktail which was also very good. We ordered the following small plates: HO FARMS FRIED OKRA $5 SOUP OF THE DAY $5 HO FARMS PANZANELLA SALAD $5 delicious and exactly what you'd expect from local produce SPAM MUSUBI Mochi Crusted Smoked Pork Arabiki Meatloaf $5 AHI POKE MANDOO Hamakua Eryngi Mushrooms, Garlic Soy Vinaigrette $5 SALMON AND BUTTERFISH SKIN CHIPS $5 STIR FRIED EDAMAME $5 SPICY AHI TARTARE $7 KALUA PIG POTATO GRATIN (never came out) We also had to ask for the edamame and okra to come out because it never showed up. MW is known for their desserts. Cant remember the pastry chef's name but she's famous. MW CANDY BAR $12 Peanut butter crunch, Mac nut, Carmel, chocolate. I had this multiple times at the old Pineapple Room. CARROT CAKE $12 Carrot crepe, Carrot and loquat salad, cream cheese frosting. Delicious. RUM BABA $12 KoHana Rum Mochi Baba, Braised Pineapple, Lilikoi Custard, Butter Mochi Ice Cream. This was my least favorite dessert, which was disappointing because I was most excited about this one. Each dessert is food art and maximum 3 bites. Back to Crazy Rich Asians. . . so there are twins in their teens eating with their family. Each twin gets up to use the restroom and literally every waiter (WHY ONLY MALES WORKING HERE?) stop what they're doing to stare and check them out head to toe. I was able to witness this not once, but twice (thank you twins). I am not salty, I can afford to eat off the regular menu. But I won't because the service here is a FAIL. No personality. No aloha. Good Food and Drinks but not enough of an impression to return. P.S. Parking lot is also a FAIL. read more

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Came here for an anniversary dinner and the food was fantastic! We were greeted/seated exactly at the time of our reservation with no fuss. Water was served and we were also given little plastic pouches for us to put our masks into (this wasn't necessary but nice thoughtful gestures to keep our masks sanitary)! Menu looked phenomenal but we decided to do the steak dinner for 2 which came with a salad, two appetizers, a gigantic tomahawk steak (it was the size of both of our heads combined and weighed a ton), veggies on the side, and a dessert sampler for $250. Omg, the price, the quality, and the amount was so worth it! Everything was great but ultimately, the crab cakes done it for me. So much crab, hardly no fill! They also gave us an additional complimentary dessert for our anniversary which was very sweet of them! Overall, I highly recommend you give this spot a try! Make sure to try to snag a reservation since they seem to be busy for dinner. Valet parking is available for $6 but you can also park on the streets. read more

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Came here for a drink and dessert so I am basing my review on those two items. For my drink, I got a Mango Mint Mule ($12). I actually liked the drink a lot. Just didn't care for the chucks of mint I kept getting. Probably just a personal preference to have the mint muddled to taste the mint but not chucks of it that end up in every slurp. Come in a copper mug, as Moscow Mules should and loved that they used paper straws. Save the environment and especially turtles! Since it was the end of mango season and I love mango, I got their Makaha Mango "Shave Ice," ($12) which consisted of kaffir lime panna cotta, haupia tapioca, mochi ice cream, haupia sorbet and shaved mango. It was okay, I'm glad I tried it, not sure I would get it again. We had joined two friends that were finishing their 5 course tasting menu, which I hear they really enjoyed. Our server was terrific! They definitely win in the service category. Parking outside, valet or self park. read more

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Great exotic taste yummy food and every time I go to Honolulu I make sure I go there to make my trip worth it to the max

I never thought the day would come where I had food that tasted it was from a cooking competition on tv. I could taste the culinary technique in every bite. Every dish was made with so much care and precision! Furthermore, the service was on point and attentive. To complete dinner, we had an amazing scenery since the restaurant is on the second story. The only thing that we bothersome was that our main entrees took a while to come out but I don't mind waiting for food that good. With that being said, we ordered the Mochi crusted fish, MUST GET, braised short ribs, dinner teishoku, and rib eye steak. Definitely get the fish and teishoku! For appetizers I recommend the tune nacho, DIDNT really like the lobster roll. 10/10 recommend to anyone in Hawaii!! read more

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MW Restaurant vacated their original location near Ala Moana Center and have recently reopened at their new digs in Velocity Honolulu in the Ward area. We've always been a fan of the food at MW that we had to make sure we get to dine in at their new location. It's on the second floor overlooking Ward Avenue - it's a nice view and makes the experience feel elevated (yes, I meant to say that). I personally have been excited to have their Makaha Mango based cocktail and dessert - tastes like summer. It reminds me of the giant mango tree in my grandma's yard and we used to eat mango straight off the tree. Of course these are a bit fancier, but the memories and good vibes still come through. We definitely had a great meal and want to come back again soon. Oh how we've missed this food! read more

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The last time I've been to MW was a few years ago. Their old location was close to Don Quixote off Makaloa St. their new location is in the Symphony building where Viaggio used to be. If you are coming down Ward Avenue, the entrance will be on your right and it will be the second entrance. If you coming up Ward, you will make a left at the first entrance. There is valet parking which starts at 6pm. If you enter before, you park wherever. Valet is $6 without tipping. When you enter the building, take the elevator to the second floor and it's right there on the left. Because of COVID, everyone is wearing masks and there is hand sanitizer at the hostess stand. The menu has decreased since the last time I've been to the restaurant but it more because of COVID. Every appetizer comes in threes. It was perfect for my group because we only had three of us. We were seated near the bar. Nice view of Blaisdell center. As soon as we were seated, our waitress, Caroline, greeted us. She took our drink order immediately and we had lots of questions and she answered them confidently and patiently. We ordered the ahi nachos, salmon dip, and crab cakes for appetizers. All three were really delicious. Maybe there should be more chips for the dip and crab cakes. We had to ask for more chips. But the food was very delicious. My friend and I split the short ribs and salmon. Both entrees came with vegetables. The salmon was juicy and the short ribs was super tender, melt in your mouth! My friend had the farmers salad which was huge! But I didn't try it. We ordered lemon drops for our drinks and Caroline make it super delicious....sweet and strong. We loved it. She also continuously filled up our water and always checked on us. Kudos to her! We will definitely be back. read more

A local's favorite spot to celebrate birthdays, promotions, any and everything. This quaint restaurant is one of the most coveted spots and hard to get dinners on Oahu. The view isn't spectacular, neither is the setup of the restaurant, but all that is forgotten with your very first bite. Every single dish is perfection, they are known for their Mochi crusted fish, their flavorful dishes from kushi oysters, crab cakes, and lumpia rolls, to their rich truffle short ribs, and last but not least their array of the best desserts the island has to offer basing their ingredients on the season will have you dreaming of coming back to try it all: Currently, they are serving mango shaved ice, with mango sorbet, coconut tapioca, and they used to cut up mochi ice cream to complete it (bring it back please). I literally obsess over all of Michelle's desserts, you can't go wrong with any of them. They will accommodate kids, they made my 8 year old son a cheeseburger and fries, the service is always excellent and this is somewhere you do not want to sleep on if you come to Oahu, a definite must!!! read more

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Finally snagged a reservation at their new location across the street from blaisdell. We did valet parking for $6. New location is a bit smaller but still very nice. We were a group of 4 and decided to order a bunch of plates and do it family style. We got the bao buns with braised beef, ahi nachos, lobster rolls in pretzel buns (my favorite thing!) mochi crusted tofu, dinner teishoku and the scallops. We also got a few cocktails and for dessert we got the shave ice and floating island. We all loved everything! I can't wait to come back again!!! read more

This is my NUMBER ONE recommended dining experience in Hawaii. Yes it gets the #1 rating. Wade and Michelle are the owners of this award winning restaurant and they have delivered the finest food and dessert menu. They are open for lunch (3 course) and dinner l along with a happy hour (2-6pm). The restaurant is in the Symphony Honolulu tower and share space with Velocity, located on the corner of Ward and Kapiolani, about a 10 minute car ride from Waikiki. Seriously, this is the must visit restaurant when looking to eat in Hawaii. Reservation are a must, this place is busy. read more

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My dad collected enough points on open table to get a $50 GC at MW.... it was a terrible experience trying to get the GC. I don't recommend relying on open table for "collecting points" or whatever motivates people to use it. Anyway..... We make reservations for 6:15. The parking lot is confusing. There were no attendants, so we just parked in an open stall. I was kinda worried about my car getting towed, but apparently there is normally someone to valley your car in the right place. Dinner took about 2 hours. We ordered drinks and appetizers. The main course and dessert followed. MW offers special set menus for dinner it ranges form about $60-$150 depending on which set you get. I like that the menu changes, but it makes it hard to decide what to get. Do you get the kampachi that is always on the menu, which people like, or do you go for something that is new? I got the kampachi. It was good. I wasn't wowed by the appetizers (we got the seafood pancake and the pork tacos). There is also a piece of complimentary bread. The dessert was pretty awesome. I got the Illinois creme brulee. Small, but delicious. The bill came out to like $100 per person. Lol. It's pretty steep. The service was excellent. I think I'd rather go to other places and feel amazed with the food. I left MW thinking it was good, but maybe not worth the $100 price tag. :/ I should probably try MW again for lunch or HH. :) read more

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We did the tasting menu for dinner and it was such a treat! We upgraded to get the Japanese A5 wagyu and it was absolutely worth it. The beef tenderloin though is super tender as well, though I'd ask for it without the sauce since it's a little too strong in the truffle. The appetizers were wonderful and so was the fish course. The Lilikoi dessert was not some throwaway, super refreshing, great textures and flavors! Most memorable dessert I've had on my trip. Also come early and enjoy their fun happy hour menu before they open for dinner. read more

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Husband and wife team Wade Ueoka and Michelle Karr-Ueoka's MW Restaurant, which focuses on Hawaiian regional cuisine has been one of our favorite restaurants in Honolulu. They closed their old location at the end of last year and reopened at their new location on the second floor of the Velocity Honolulu right above their more casual eatery, Artizen by MW, last night. Since I had the opportunity to attend their much anticipated soft opening, I am going to write a review in order to shed light on what to expect at their new location. Their menu has a mix of both old favorites like the mochi crusted fish as well as new items, and their five course tasting menu gives you a good sense of what to expect. It comes with an amuse bouche, a selection of five small bites, which includes items like the Kona lobster roll and the Spam Musubi, which is an upgraded version of the local snack using wagyu beef spam and comes on a mochi dango instead of a bed of rice, mochi crusted Kona Kampachi, grilled Kona lobster and Bristol Bay scallop medallion, truffle braised short rib, and tropical fruit creamsicle brûlée. They also have a wide selection of craft and classic cocktails as well as wine, beer, and nonalcoholic beverages. Their service is still exceptional and I can't wait to go back to try everything else on their new menu, especially the strawberry shave ice! read more

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Ordered: Unagi Butterfish Arancini + Truffle braised short rib + Teishoku platter (mochi crusted Hawaiian kanpachi, Kalbi, lobster scallop) + Brûlée + Passionfruit pavlova Let's start with the positives- 1) The service was good and employees are friendly 2) Dessert was good, but did not save the experience 3) Mochi crusted fish was yummy but not anything crazy Now to the negatives - 1) Everything was cold/room temp 2) The arancini tasted just of rice, no fish flavor 3) Short rib was dry in the middle despite the wet sauce on top. Vegetables were raw and did not contribute to the dish as a whole. I found the plate to taste one dimensional with only one note coming out through. 4) Lobster was a little tough and surprisingly did not taste of lobster. The flavor coming through was the truffle sauce on top. 5) Restaurant is located in a car dealership and the parking is confusing. 6) Kalbi reminisces of L&L but much smaller portion and less flavor. Overall will not be returning and not worth the price. I don't recommend dining here. Disappointed after wanting to try this place for years after seeing it on Worth It. read more

MW Restaurant was excellent. My boyfriend and I made a reservation for dinner day of. We started with the Above the clouds and Kentucky black kiss cocktails, then shared: + Persimmon salad + "Fried chicken" + Ahi poke nachos + Golden eagle farm miso honey glazed butterfish + Ho farms misoyaki eggplant + Ho farms fried okra + Tropical fruit creamsicle brûlée + Banana cream pie dessert The standouts were the ahi poke nachos, butterfish and creamsicle dessert. Fantastic meal overall! read more

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What a wonderful evening celebrating a family member's birthday! We had the tasting menu and were truly filled with an extremely tasty and satisfying meal! Just when we thought it would be filled with small portions, they were very tasty, the main dish of seafood bouillabaisse, s large serving of prime rib, truffle potatoes, and fresh vegetables came out. So much food and then dessert to top it off! I cannot say enough except we were all very full and very happy! And they even have us gingerbread cookies to go home with! read more

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I usually don't care to do fine dinging when visiting Oahu since all I want is poke from foodland but I was invited to MW and it did not disappoint. Located in a car dealership building this place was kind of hard to find as I don't recall seeing that much signage. Barely any street parking as there's food trucks in a nearby lot but valet is only $6. Server was friendly, attentive, and helped recommend drinks and his favorite dishes. Everything was great with the favorites being the unagi arancini, jidori chicken, Mochi crusted kampachi, and strawberry shortcake shaved ice. Definitely a must when visiting Oahu. read more

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Went to MW for our anniversary, and it was perfect! We tried their tasting menu and every course was absolutely delicious. The five small bites appetizer included their seafood arancini and poke nacho -- so ono. Scallops, mochi crusted fish, and beef tenderloin were all amazing, then the tropical creme brûlée was chef's kiss to end the meal. Service was excellent as well. Highly recommend for special occasions! read more

This was my first time dining here. I know I probably shouldn't have picked Valentine's Day to dine here but I figured why not? I was expecting the chaos of Valentine's Day diners but there was none of that tonight. The restaurant was full of diners, but the staff there made things run very smoothly. Upon entering, we were immediately seated. Our waiter was very prompt and explained the pre fixe meal and took our drink orders. I really liked that all of the servers explained the dishes that they brought to our table. What we ordered: Seafood bisque Mochi crusted Kona kampachi Seafood paella Molten truffle cake Strawberries and cream All of the dishes were phenomenal ! Very delicious and flavorful ! Not to mention awesome service ! I must say I'm a fan and I can't wait to dine here again! read more

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Oahu is not short on great food and high-end restaurants, and we've tried a lot of them over the years. This time around, we decided to pick MW to celebrate our anniversary, and it exceeded our expectations! They recently moved, so the parking situation and location are a bit strange (drive around the building and up a ramp to a compact garage with valet, and then a walk by a 2nd floor exotic car dealership by the restaurant entrance), and the view is nothing special. But inside, it's roomy and comfortable. And the service and food are extraordinary! The entire menu looked amazing, which is what drew us there to begin with. But if you're a fish person, go that route. The mochi crusted and miso glazed fish were both so delicious and perfectly cooked and seasoned. And the desserts... Michelle is a magician! If you have room, try them all!! We can't wait to go back. read more

MW Restaurant - New American Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Definite 5 stars and anyone who says otherwise cannot be trusted. Firstly, the service is amazing. My partner doesn't eat seafood, so we opted for the short rib foie gras won tons as a starter. They were good but not great. The rest of the meal, however, really carried. The mochi crusted kampachi was quite possibly the best preparation of fish I've ever had. Crispy/crunchy exterior, moist and flakey inside. The DESSERTS are truly the stars. The banana cream pie is A MUST. Amazing textures, such developed flavors. I'd come back for this alone. The lilikoi brûlée is also delicious. Such strong, punchy lilikoi flavor. Did not disappoint! read more

MW Restaurant - Banana cream pie - New American Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Birthday dinner for our daughter on 2/25 Saturday eve. Dinner and desserts were perfect. Locals know how great this restaurant is. Excellent that they were featured on Lucky Chow TV program on PBS. Loving all the local flavors of Hawaii on display, chefs with great artistry! Shout out to Kyle our waiter..great job taking care of us. read more

First timer visiting Honolulu and we were blown away that the restaurant is inside a luxury dealership. We gathered to celebrate a matrimony and they accommodated the 12 of us. From the start till they closed everyone could agree it was the most perfect experience. Food was delicious with every course they served us and my seven year old even got herself pampered by the chef. Handmade chicken cutlet and fries. She was a happy camper. Highly recommend to anyone who hasn't been. read more

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This was my last dinner in Honolulu after a week-long vacation, and it was amazing! My local friend had suggested we go here for our typical "fancy" dinner that has become our tradition for when I visit the island. The location is next to Ala Moana center, which makes parking easier if there aren't any spots left by the restaurant. Food: Everyone one in my party decided to order the 3-course menu. My husband and I got one of each appetizer offered, the seafood bisque and the chef's appetizer trio. Both appetizers were delicious. For my entree, I got the mochi crusted fish, and the fish melted in my mouth. It was full of flavor, and I can't wait to eat it again. For dessert, I got MW's version of a candy bar. I think it was the perfect amount of sweetness for me. Service: The service here was great. For our party of 5, we were seated immediately because of our reservation. Our servers were attentive and kind. Our main waiter let us know right away if any items on the menu were running short, which allowed my friend get the last plate of the dish she wanted. TL;DR - Food and service were amazing. I'd recommend checking out the restaurant for sure. read more

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I called the restaurant two days before our reservation. The female who answered the phone seemed to be busy. I asked her about parking and directions to get there. She went through her explanation so quickly, I didn't bother asking her to repeat herself. I assumed that she would not be happy. That night, we found the parking but felt so much anxiety not sure if we were going in the right direction. I wish that MW could put up a sign to help the customers and ease their mind. Once the valet took our car and we proceeded to the hostess. We didn't get her name, but she is very welcoming and made us feel comfortable. Thank you. The hostess showed us to our table. Our waiter Giorgio F welcomed us and gave us time to review the menu. He returned after a few minutes to take our drink orders and since we were ready, our meal orders. We ordered the Miso Honey Glazed Butterfish, Mochi Crusted Hawaiian Kanpachi, and Steamed Monchong. We also ordered the assorted breads, Caesar Salad and Farmer's Salad. While we were waiting, we were all served a fried wanton with a spread on the side. It was good. The drinks that we ordered were served. Shortly after, our meals were ordered. The Caesar Salad and the Farmer's Salad were delicious. The veggies were so fresh! You won't be disappointed. The taste of the butterfish was good. A bowl was rice was also served. I ordered the kanpachi. I loved it. It was tasty, moist and crunchy. I loved the side Homemade Ban Chan that were served as well. You don't need rice to eat with this dish because the kanpachi is served on a bed of somen noodles with soy yuzu koshi vinaigrette sauce. I would suggest adding just a bit on the kanpachi and somen sauce at first and then add more as needed. My friend ordered the Monchong. He said that it was good enough to order it again. We ordered for dessert the very pretty Kafir Lemongrass Panna Cotta, Haupia, Tapioca, Mango Sorbet, Shaved Mango. So refreshing, so many flavors popping in your mouth with each bite. My friend was celebrating her birthday, so she was presented with a slice of chocolate cake that was oh so yummy. Check out the photo of the Happy Birthday written with chocolate on the plate! Such beautiful handwriting. Oh yes, they also added a candle on the cake. MW is such a wonderful intimate restaurant for a get together with friends, celebrate a birthday or some other event, or a first date. Before we left, we were presented with cookies. Yum. What a nice touch to a beautiful night. Giorgio F does a great job to make sure that all goes well during your dinner. read more

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Solid 4-1/2 stars in their new space in the Velocity building. Pros: Service, as always, was top notch. Food was delectable. Hubby had the tasting menu, while I had the kampachi (second choice, see below) Highly recommend the tasting menu since you get a little of the whole menu. Particularly loved the appetizer sampler, tho hubby had to share each one-biter. The kampachi, lobster and scallop medallion, and fruit brulee were all equally drool worthy. Cons (tho more like missteps): Take an early seating for the full menu...they ran out of the scallop entree. Since they have several people helping to serve, small things were missed. My rice didn't come with my entree. Hubby's shortribs were given to another table, but we didn't mind the wait. Also, the shortribs were our least favorite...way too sweet with mirin and sugar. *Note: For every misstep, they were extremely apologetic and responsive. Huge plus for customer service: They were exceptional in comping our dessert and swapping our non-Kona coffee for the 100% pot to make up for the above oopsies. And the weird: Kinda strange that the restaurant is in a building that sells cars, but the cars are not too shabby to look at while walking in and out. Also, parking confused us...didn't quite know where to go, so just parked in an empty stall since the dealerships were closed. We eventually bumped into the valet while wandering aimlessly looking for a elevator (tho we were already on the 2nd floor) The valet said it was fine where we parked and pointed us in the direction of the restaurant. Hubby and I always enjoy our time at MW. We need to come here more often. read more

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