Honolulu: Waikiki Food Tour with Local Guide
Savor the local Hawaiian island flavors and international treats on a guided food tour of Waikiki with a local guide. Try a malasada, a Japanese treat with a Hawaiian ...
What to order at Mugen Waikiki
- Must order
- The five-course tasting with the local-fish course and Hawaiian beef.
- Signature dishes
- Five-course tasting, Kona kanpachi, Local fish course
- Editor tip
- Reservations open 30 days out. Resort wear is the dress code; valet at the ESPACIO motor lobby is free for diners.
CuisineModern Hawaiian
Price$$$$
Neighborhoodwaikiki
HoursSun 09:00-17:00
Phone+18083772247
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Signature dishes: Five-course tasting, Kona kanpachi, Local fish course
Must order: The five-course tasting with the local-fish course and Hawaiian beef.
Tip: Reservations open 30 days out. Resort wear is the dress code; valet at the ESPACIO motor lobby is free for diners.
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Location
Address: 2452 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815
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Signature: Degustation menu, Bouillabaisse, Local fish bourride
Order: The eight-course menu degustation with the bouillabaisse course.
Tip: Tuesday through Saturday, 17:30-20:30 only. Jackets are required for men; book via Tock four weeks out for window tables.
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Order: The shishito pepper romesco and whatever fish the kitchen ran that morning.
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