In the morning you have to try the Malasadas ( Portuguese Doughnuts) and in the afternoon - the Ahi Poke Nachos! Pair the Poke with the Lahini Margarita :) read more

We did the Olelo room for breakfast. They offer hot malasadas individually, as a 6 pack, and as a 12-pack. We did the 6 pack figuring there were only 2 of us and 3 malasadas each would have been plenty. We were wrong. They pair so so so well with hot coffee. I haven't had a breakfast treat so good in my life, and I don't expect to again (unless I ever get to Portugal or back to Hawaii) read more

The Olelo Room - Malasadas - Hawaiian Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

Five stars across the board!!!! vibes, food, service, EVERYTHING!! We ate at The 'Ōlelo Room at Aulani and honestly... I'm still thinking about it . We came for dinner and stayed for the live music, and next thing we knew, time flew by because the atmosphere was just THAT good . First of all -- the setting. So beautiful!! The pond and koi pond were a huge hit with the kids (they basically wanted to move in and live there). Meanwhile, I'm over here soaking in the island vibes like, "Yes... this is my life now." Now let's talk FOOD We ordered: Cheeseburger sliders Chicken tenders with fries Sushi Ice cream for dessert Everything was SO GOOD. Like, no misses. And can we talk about the ketchup shaped like Mickey Mouse ears?? Because Disney understood the assignment. Cute + delicious = instant happiness. The customer service deserves a standing ovation . They were so attentive, super kind, and AMAZING with our kids (even our poor little tired ones ). We felt so taken care of the entire time. Price range: This is resort pricing but totally worth it. Most food items are around $14-$22, drinks are typical resort prices, and honestly the experience makes it worth every penny . Hours: Usually open evenings (around 5:00 PM-10:00 PM), with live music at night, which makes it the perfect dinner + entertainment combo . Pro tips / What I recommend: Come at night for the live music Sit near the pond if you have kids Order a mix of sliders, sushi, and drinks Leave room for dessert (trust me ) Bottom line: Absolutely loved everything. Food Atmosphere Service Kids happy Parents happy We'll be back 100000% read more

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The Olelo Room was really delicious. They serve small plate dishes. We really liked the steak bites. The spicy teriyaki sauce complimented the steak's flavor really well. Our server was really good and made this a great experience. read more

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A great place to hangout and enjoy some small plates and appetizers. I really like the sushi here. I wish they still served oysters but there are other great dishes to choose from. read more

The Olelo Room - Hawaiian Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

Casual hotel lounge offering cocktails & small plates, plus live Hawaiian music & an outside patio. We sat indoors by the bar area on the ground floor, the view is awesome to look outside too! I was so full and tired from all the events, I just got the karage chicken and a bowl of rice. It was so GOOD and hit the right spot!!! The server was friendly and attentive. read more

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We came here for one thing, malasadas. I have to say these were way better than Leonard's. Super light and fluffy with the just the right amount of sugar for a sweet snack or breakfast. They pair so well with coffee! We ordered them multiple times during our stay at Aulani. The staff was super friendly and even made small chitchat while we were waiting for them to come out. read more

It's always nice to visit the Aulani resort when I come to Oahu. The Olelo is a great place to share some dishes and have a few drinks while "talking story". It's a bit overpriced but it's a Disney resort so it's expected. We split a couple of sushi rolls which were good, sliders that were underwhelming (I don't recommend them. Dry and unappetizing) and a pineapple cobbler that was pretty decent. The fries are great. My pina colada was mixed really well. Not overly sweet and the correct amount of alcohol. Service is always great. The servers are always pleasant and check on you to make sure you're having a positive experience. They always have a pair of musicians providing entertainment playing mellow Hawaiian music in the background. A relaxing way to spend a few hours on a warm summer evening. read more

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Small seating area for something to drink. In the morning, they offer a house-made Malasadas for $5 each or 1/2 dozen for $28 as of the date of this review. They're heavenly, puffy pillows of deliciousness. They then close until 5pm. We did not have the opportunity to try their food in the evening, but if it's anything like their Malasadas, I'm sure it's delicious. read more

The Olelo Room - Hawaiian Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

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Came here for the first time with my friends. Everyone knows and loves Leonard's Malasadas, but my friends swear by the Olelo's Malasadas being either just as delicious or even better whaaaaaat. Anyways, we order about 10 malasadas. They're definitely larger than Leonards. In fact, they look like the buns used for the McDonald's hamburgers. Anyways, it is very delicious as well and even more so when it's warm. We basically smashed most of the box within minutes lol. Overall, definitely something to grab while you're here. I probably wouldn't drive all the way here to pick it up, but I'd say it's delicious in its own way so I can't really compare the 02 malasada shops, but at least one doesn't have a crazy long line and another has the beautiful surroundings of Disney characters. The staff were fast and friendly. Parking is located in their paid parking garage, but don't forget to validate your ticket. Lots of tables in and around the Aulani Hotel. If you're not a guest of the hotel, I believe you're not allowed outside so be mindful of that. read more

The Olelo Room - Menu as of August 2025 - Hawaiian Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

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What a wonderful evening!! Loved the vibes. We came here for dinner after watching the sunset at the lagoon. We weren't super hungry but so glad we came. For drinks, we loved the pineapple ginger mocktail, the lychee martini, and a gorgeous pineapple IPA. For dinner, the star of the show was the steak bites- melted in your mouth with crisp pickled onions! Loved the Godzilla roll. Also enjoyed the spicy edamame and the pork au gratin. Chrissy helped us and she was just phenomenal... made our evening! We loved today. It was the perfect place to end our night in Oahu! read more

The Olelo Room - Godzilla Roll- so good! - Hawaiian Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

We went for an early-ish dinner and greatly enjoyed the experience! The sushi was good, albeit on the pricier side, even for Aulani. My husband got the burger sliders and enjoyed those as well. Our server was warm and efficient. The real star of the show is the restaurant itself! The inside is so beautiful with all of the wood and Hawaiian words listed as the alphabet. There are seats both inside and outside and you can't go wrong with either. read more

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The Olelo room is one of my favorite spots in Aulani. We like to stop here for dinner with no need for a reservation and usually no wait in line (around 6pm). We ordered the moriawase sushi and a couple rolls. It comes with a very cute Mickey shaped wasabi! The sushi quality is fairly decent although could be fresher. Prices are reasonable, not cheap but not too expensive. I also ordered chicken tenders and fries from the kids menu and it came with an ample amount of fries. read more

As a local, we love the Olelo Room. All staff speak Hawaiian, the menu, the decor, everything highlights the Hawaiian language and has clear intentions of teaching and educating its consumers. The live musicians that play here are all local artists who are known as some of the best Hawaiian musicians that our islands can offer. We always come to support Uncles Jukebox and Nick Lum (from the band Keauhou). The sweetest getaway from everyday life for locals or the best way to experience Hawaiian language when on vacation. The food is all sushi or appetizers but more than enough selections to have a full meal. The drink selection and cocktail selection is expansive and they have something for everyone... even the servers are pretty knowledgeable with suggestions if you're unsure of what to get. I've never had a dish I didn't enjoy! Of course it's pricey but understandable considering where you are and the ambiance provided. Definitely a splurge but I think it's worth it. read more

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Walked in at 8 pm and there was no wait. They have beautiful decor with the wood carvings labeled in Hawaiian. The carvings were really cute, tying Disney characters in some of the figurines. The patio seating was relaxing with dimmed lighting at the tables. The biggest surprise was that they feature famous local musicians every evening. On our visit, Jerry Santos was performing! We got to see him perform so many songs that we grew up with, in person! The appetizers and drinks were all great, some of which carried over from the Makahiki menu. So fun to have that intimate setting to enjoy local music and good food. read more

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Walked in at night on a weekend without reservations. Lots of seating in the lounge/ bar area. I liked the ambiance and cleanliness of the restaurant. Service was also great. Just didn't care for the food. It was typical hotel food. If you are a sushi/sashimi lover, maybe don't get the Moriawase Platter. The salmon didn't taste fresh. read more

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This was such a great atmosphere for a cute date night! We were seated as walk-ins within just five minutes. Our waitress was so kind and helpful, offering great recommendations for both food and drinks. The live music really added to the overall vibe -- it made the evening feel extra special. They even surprised us with some to-go cookies to celebrate our babymoon and birthday! It was such a thoughtful touch. I would definitely come back here again. read more

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This review is strictly for the malassadas that they sell here in the morning. They also have a fancier coffee carafe to fill up your reusable cup, which is nice. The Portuguese donuts were not cheap by any means, typical resort prices. But the donuts were big and fluffy, very delicious and filling. So we came at least twice to get a half dozen in the morning. They were a big hit with the kids. This is the same done it that they serve you at the character breakfast at the start except you can purchase as many as you like :) read more

The Olelo Room - Malassadas! So fluffy and fresh. - Hawaiian Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

Here for appetizers and sushi. Got the Au Gratin pork, cheeseburger sliders, Miso soup, Karaage Chicken and Mac & Cheese. Sliders were perfect just on the edge of medium so still juicy. Karaage chicken was crunchy on the outside and moist on the inside, the benefit of thigh meat. Service was outstanding so this was a great experience read more

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As we stayed at the Au'lani, my daughter wanted to eat thereafter the Olelo. Our waitress has great customer service and very polite. She was on top of it big time. We order for the pupu's menu. The poke had a amazing taste to it n fresh. The steak , it was tender n tasty.love the slider cheese burger. The sushi , can't go wrong n good. The karagi chicken was flavor full. N sashimi was awesome n freash. Our fries were crunchy n great. All our food was awesome. Love this place big time . It's spacey n very clean n well maintained. Love their live music. read more

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This is back from beginning of December 2025 but holy moly we were so impressed with the sashimi (as well as other food). The service was also fantastic even though we did to go orders we were allowed to wait in the bar and enjoy the ambiance. Super low key and relaxed and live music was great. Whenever we come back here we definitely look forward to eating here again. read more

Decent food with live music and a great night time vibe. The sashimi is good for a fresh clean eat at night time. Not the freshest fish but it does the trick for being on property. read more

The Olelo Room - Sashimi - Hawaiian Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

We absolutely love Olelo Room at Aulani Resort! The seafood is fantastic, and the Mai Tais are top-notch. We especially enjoy sitting outside on the patio, listening to live music from local musicians while watching the beautiful sunset. We've tried almost everything on the menu, and everything has been amazing. If you're there, I highly recommend the sliders and the Kona coffee cheesecake--both are absolutely delicious! Definitely one of our favorite spots to relax and enjoy great food. read more

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What went well, ambiance was charming with hand carved images of common Hawaiian words and matching images. Beautiful wooden bar and comfortable bar seating. We really enjoyed the bartenders who explained their signature concoctions and ingredients. They steered us to an excellent Godzilla sushi roll and the kaulua pork dip appetizer. Cocktails were flawless and tasty. Food came quickly. The bartenders never stopped moving, they were very busy all night long. read more

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The service was incredible. And it was Absolutely the best sushi we have had. The drinks were amazing as well. We ordered a Mai Thai, Liliko'i-Lada, Godzilla roll & the Spicy Tuna Avocado roll. Our waiter was so helpful with any questions and kind which just made this whole birthday dinner better. read more

The Olelo Room - Mai Thai, Liliko'i-Lada, Godzilla roll & the Spicy Tuna Avocado roll. - Hawaiian Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

Food was great, we had a couple sushi rolls, the cheeseburger sliders & steak tips one night. Our sever was amazing, wish I could remember her name, I just know she had beautiful blue eyes & a pretty smile. This is our go to place for ambiance & live music when at Aulani. We sat outside both nights. read more

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Finally tried this restaurant bar at Aulani Hotel. The drinks were amazing, and I loved the decor, which features Hawaiian words paired with their meanings--a great way to learn about Hawaiian history and language while enjoying a craft cocktail. The warm and welcoming atmosphere makes it a must-visit for anyone looking for both an excellent drink and a cultural experience. read more

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This is a great little spot. My wife and I had dinner here on our third night. We had an amazing server that was engaging and knowledgeable about the menu. The food was fantastic. The fish is very fresh and the spicy tuna roll was soooo good. read more

The Olelo Room - Spicy tuna - Hawaiian Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

Sat at the bar, ordered appetizers and drinks, service was amazing. Bartenders are very attentive. Prize wise, you are at a Disney resort, don't expect cheap. Food was 5/5 Drinks 5/5 read more

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Great food ordered the sliders, and gratin, and sushi and cheesecake all was perfectly cooked and delicious service was also great although the check took 20 minutes to come out and The ambiance is amazing there's a Mini water show And live music all great highly recommend for a Fancy dinner read more

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I'm happy to report that I had several "hoʻokipa" (great) experiences at this bar. It is a great atmosphere that will teach you some of the Hawaiian language on one side and that gives a view of the pool area on the other. At night it gets busy and you'll probably be on the waiting list, but it's worth it for the atmosphere, live music, great drink selection, and foods including a sushi bar. read more

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DVC Poke and Sake Class Just want you to know I love poke. Topics covered in class. * Use short grain rice, 1 to 1 ratio with water * Discussed grades of tuna #2 and #3 used for poke * Bluefin ahi is most treasured and most goes to Japan * Yellowfin and albacore off the shore of California * 'Sushi grade sushi' is overrated term, does not really mean anything We tasted two poke recipes, we made a poke bowl. Tried high end sakes. Chef Greg and Manager Richard made the class informative and very fun. We were given an Aulani sake gift set at the end. I will take this class again. read more

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Cool vibe here at Olelo Room located at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Koolina. No need to make reservations here but it is first come first serve. The servers here will speak the Hawaiian Language as a cultural immersion for our guests but don't worry they'll speak English to you as well. Food is delicious and the best drink is the old canoe. It's a whiskey infused drink, their version of an old fashioned. Sashimi was delicious too! Definitely stop by! Validation valid only for dinner time from 5pm for 2 hours. read more

The Olelo Room - Hawaiian Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

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Nice place for dinner with live music and service was good. The karaage and the kalua pork gratin appetizers were amazing! The sushi rolls were so-so. We tried the dragon and the Godzilla. It's a lot of cucumber and avocado and not much else. The kids liked the Mac n cheese and chicken strips. These were all the options for kids. Pineapple cobbler was also good. read more

The Olelo Room - Dragon roll, so-so - Hawaiian Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

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We were very, very disappointed with our experience here. We love Disney, so even though we weren't staying at Aulani, we wanted to have one meal at their resort. My wife and I both got cocktails. I got a newer cocktail with ube (Varietal 34) and it really bad. I couldn't finish it. My wife got a cocktail (Green Sands) as well, and it was better, but nothing to write home about. We also got a Dragon Roll and a Rainbow Roll. I would say that these were on par with what you might find at your local supermarket. In fact, the rolls we purchased at the Island Cafe across the street was better and half the price. My son got the Keiki Chicken Tenders and fries. This was okay, but he only got 2 tenders and the rest of it was fries. For the price, I would have expected more than 2 chicken tenders. I'm very, very surprised to see so many Yelp elites give this place such high marks. Maybe we went on an off night, but it's hard to believe that it can get that much better considering how bad the food tasted. Service was fine, albeit a little slow, but it was a busy night. Also, we liked the overall ambiance and we liked the entertainment. Anyway, we definitely will not be going back here and if we ever stay in Aulani, we'll probably avoid most restaurants at this resort as our experience here was pretty bad. read more

This is a great place. Very pricy but you're really coming here for the magical romantic deduce atmosphere. The drinks I liked expect the tropical mai Thai because it was too bitter for me. Other than that the drinks were good. I especially loved the lilikoi-lada and the lychee en voyage cocktail. Those were very good. The sushi was good nothing special but this atmosphere is incredible. The design of this place was so thoughtful and intentional. The service was good. We were attended to even though they were very busy. read more

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Consider me impressed. Didn't expect a pretty good sushi spot in Aulani, but again, consider me impressed. Food was good, service was good, and live music. Oh, and the drinks were good. Forgot to mention that. Sushi/sashimi was pretty fresh and everything moved a pretty good pace. If you're staying in Aulani, give this place a shot. Hell, even if you're not staying at Aulani's give this place a shot. read more

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After having spent six days at the resort, I finally realized this place was here after a DVC staff mentioned a DVC drink special. The drink was OK, not my typical drink, but the sushi platter hit the spot. Wish I had found this spot sooner. read more

The Olelo Room - Sushi platter - Hawaiian Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

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This is one of the few places at the hotel, where we can just order single menu items. Most of the restaurants have fixed menu prices. Everyone was very nice and made suggestions of what we should order. Everything we ordered was delicious. It was such a nice evening to sit outside and listen to the music and eat wonderful food. I highly recommend coming here. The drinks are delicious. read more

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Great fresh sushi, live music after 6:00 pm, and a wonderful staff. Highly recommend!