THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED The Pineapple Room

THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED The Pineapple Room Restaurant Review:

There is hardly a better midday meal destination on the island for ladies who lunch and those who admire them. This clean and classy café on the very top floor of Macy’s at Ala Moana Shopping Center brings renowned chef Alan Wong’s talents and influences with good results. Creativity and a moderate price point is the focus as befits the setting. The menu starts with weekend brunches and the healthy oat flour crêpes with peach compote along with classic island favorites like fried rice topped with fried eggs. Lunch is the preferred meal, and you can start with Wong's chilled Hamakua Springs tomato soup, a well-balanced sweet-tart-savory delight. Meat lovers will not want to miss the signature loco moco or Chinese style steamed onaga. Dinner gets mixed reviews as the setting loses some of its charm with overly bright lighting. Nonetheless, the menu offers an interesting play on salmon ochazuke, using furikake-crusted king salmon from New Zealand over a chazuke risotto. For dessert, opt for the lilikoi bread pudding brûlée for a tart-sweet indulgence that won't leave you feeling too heavy. There is a full bar and a limited, but thoughtfully selected, wine list.