Fans of fusion will find fresh seafood with Hawaiian flair at this outpost in the empire of pioneering chef Roy Yamaguchi.
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Cuisine
Open
Lunch Mon.-Fri., Dinner nightlyFeatures
- Heart-healthy dishes
- Private room(s)
- Full bar
- Valet parking
- Casual
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| Each of the three dozen or so outposts of the Roy’s empire offers the Hawaiian chef’s classics that tie his name to the reinvention of the islands’ cuisine, and that’s part of the appeal. But the other half of the equation is that each location has its own “chef-partner,” and he or she has the freedom to create new dishes. So at this lively setting in the heart of downtown, with a view of the bustling streets, you’ll find Roy’s signature baby-back pork ribs, grilled over wood and spiced Szechuan-style, as well as a Caesar salad with Hawaiian hearts of palm. You can make a meal of sashimi, whether the smaller “Pipeline” or the larger Royal, and the raw tuna, salmon, hamachi and thinly-sliced octopus impress with their freshness. Among entrées, try the olive oil-poached Tasmanian ocean trout for a new experience: the fish has the color of salmon, but with a far more delicate flavor, greatly enhanced by the accompanying curried couscous with goat cheese and fleur de sel. If you want the pineapple upside-down cake or the melting hot chocolate soufflé, you’ll need to commit with your main order as they take time to prepare. The wine list features a number of well-chosen whites by the glass, while the Ali’I (“royalty”) list offers upscale selections including Etude Carneros Pinot Noir and Jordan Vineyards Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. |
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