What to order at Mugen Waikiki

Must order
The full five-course tasting with wine pairing from the Wine Spectator Best Of collection.
Editor tip
Resort wear required. Valet on the ESPACIO motor lobby is complimentary for diners; book three weeks out.
CuisineAsian fusion
Price$$$$
Tasting menu$215 to $295
HoursSun 09:00-17:00
ChefColin Sato
Book ahead3 weeks
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OrderEight-course menu degustation; the bouillabaisse course is the signature.

Book4 weeks ahead

TipTuesday to Saturday, dinner only. Jackets required for men; book four weeks out for an ocean window.

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OrderChef's tasting menu, with the smoked ahi cigars and bone marrow course.

Book3 weeks ahead

TipSit at the chef's counter for a closer look; book through Tock three weeks ahead for prime time.

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53 By The Sea ★ 4.4

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53 By The Sea is the oceanfront fine dining room in Kakaako Honolulu, opened in 2012 with a grand staircase, Diamond Head views and a Pacific Rim menu.

OrderThe Hawaiian opah preparation and a steak from the prime board.

Book2 weeks ahead

TipSunset tables go fast; aim for the second seating. Complimentary valet at the main door.

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Merriman's Honolulu ★ 4.4

$$$$ Tasting $45 to $75 entreesHawaiianChef Peter Merriman

Merriman's Honolulu is Peter Merriman's first Oahu outpost, opened at Ward Village in 2017 from the chef who co-founded Hawaiian Regional Cuisine in 1991.

OrderThe wok-charred ahi and the Hawaiian opihi shooters on the half shell.

Book2 weeks ahead

TipAnaha tower entrance via Auahi Street. Sunset terrace seats book first; ask for an upper level.

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Stripsteak Waikiki ★ 4.4

$$$$ Tasting $60 to $180 entreesNew AmericanChef Michael Mina

Stripsteak Waikiki is Michael Mina's modern American steakhouse in Honolulu's International Market Place, with prime Angus, American wagyu and Japanese A5.

OrderThe triple-seared Japanese A5 wagyu with yuzu kosho, and the truffle pommes puree side.

Book1 week ahead

TipOpen-air Grand Lanai seats catch the trade wind. Happy hour 16:00-18:00 daily for bar bites.

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Sushi Sho Hawaii ★ 4.8

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Sushi Sho Hawaii is chef Keiji Nakazawa's 16-seat edomae omakase counter at The Ritz-Carlton Residences Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, with a 30-plus course.

OrderThe full 30-plus course omakase; the otoro nigiri and aged Maui bonito are signatures.

Book8 weeks ahead

TipTwo seatings nightly, no children under 12. Reservations open via phone only; book eight weeks ahead.

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