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Chaya Hawaii, known for its refreshing teas and boba drinks, recently opened in Kahala Mall. The name Chaya translates to “tea shop,” and the kiosk is located near SoHa Living. Chaya’s matcha drinks — made with a premium Japanese matcha from Maeda-en — are the most popular items on the menu.
You can also get plantation and traditional milk teas with freshly made boba, along with taiyaki. This iconic, fish-shaped Japanese street food is the perfect snack to enjoy with the teas.
Follow Chaya Hawaii on Instagram (@chayahawaii) for updates.
The 4-1-1 on 410
Café 410 just opened in the newly renovated Ala Moana Hotel by Mantra. Its name is a reference to the hotel’s address at 410 Atkinson Drive.
This new restaurant concept features a la carte breakfast items, including loco moco, avocado toast, açaí bowls, smoked ham and tomato eggs Benedict, and more. All meals come with a fresh fruit medley and pastry basket to share at the table, along with your choice of orange juice, coffee or tea. The café is open daily from 6:30 to 10 a.m. on weekdays and 7 to 10:30 a.m. on weekends. Call 808-955-4811.
Pretty fly for a mai tai
Hideout at The Laylow honored National Mai Tai Day in June, but it’s never too late to celebrated the beloved Hawaii concoction. Check out this recipe for The Laylow’s “Hawaiian Style” Mai Tai.
Ingredients:
• 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice
• 1 ounce pineapple juice
• 1/2 ounce lilikoi puree
• 3/4 ounce orgeat
• 1/2 ounce orange liqueur
• 1 ounce Old Lahaina Silver Rum
• 1 ounce Old Lahaina Dark Rum
Directions:
Add lime juice, pineapple juice, lilikoi puree, orgeat, orange liqueur and silver rum to a cocktail shaker. Fill with ice and shake. Strain into a glass over fresh ice. Float with dark rum on top. Garnish with a flower or pineapple fronds.
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