Restaurant Suntory is introducing new flavors to its menu in honor of the fall season. Customers can find seasonal specials including the ox tail kamameshi (iron-pot rice) ($29), wagyu chives manju ($24), breaded shrimp and portobello mushroom katsu ($26), and crab cream croquette ($22).
The eatery currently has two kamaaina promotions with specials featuring multiple courses with appetizers and sides included. First, its chef’s special lunch set highlights a 6-ounce cut of washugyu beef, known as tri-tip, that is served with clam soup and two new sauces — kagura nanban miso (miso paste made with kagura nanban, a pepper from Niigata Prefecture) and finadene sauce (a popular tangy soy-sauce based sauce from Guam). Meanwhile, the special teppan dinner course meal consists of an appetizer sampler platter, chowder, salad, scallop, panko shrimp, lobster tail, 5-ounce U.S. fillet, grilled vegetables, garlic rice and dessert. Both specials will be available until Nov. 15.
Visit restaurantsuntory.com.
New izakaya dishes
Kaimuki Shokudo (1127 11th Ave.) recently added more dishes to its izakaya dinner menu. Start with cocktails like the Daily Whisk Matcha sour and yukari lychee-tini. New izakaya dishes include yukari fries with mayo, aji fry served with yuzu mayonnaise, chicken karaage, beef katsu (panko-crusted and fried rib-eye steak), rib-eye steak (served with daikon oroshi, wasabi and ponzu), spicy tuna don and una-ten donburi. Donburi (with the exception of the una-ten) are available in half or full portions. Una-ten donburi includes unagi tempura and tamagoyaki on a bed of rice.
Call 808-367-0966 or visit kaimukishokudo.com.
Happy holidays
Celebrate the holidays at Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort, which will be hosting a myriad of events for locals and visitors to enjoy.
Ohana can enjoy a breakfast with Santa at HHV’s premier dining venue Bali Oceanfront, where keiki and adults will indulge in a special holiday breakfast, take photos with Santa and participate in holiday activities. The event takes place Dec. 22-24 with seatings at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. The eatery — along with Tropics Bar & Grill — will also be featuring festive holiday menus on Nov. 23 and Dec. 24, 25 and 31.
Guests can experience the iconic Waikiki Starlight Luau, which showcases Hawaiian and Polynesian cultures and is accompanied with a special holiday-inspired menu, captivating music, dances and cultural performances. The luau will be available during Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
Visit hilton.com/en/hotels/hnlhvhh-hilton-hawaiian-village-waikiki-beach-resort/things-to-do/holidays.
A sweet gift
Honolulu Cookie Co. is spreading cheer with its new Holiday 2023 collection. Give the taste of aloha and share the sweetness of the islands with ohana and friends. Seasonal flavors include peppermint macadamia, dark chocolate peppermint macadamia and white chocolate ginger spice. Customers can also indulge this season with three mini bite flavors, which include the chocolate chip macadamia, peppermint macadamia and ginger spice.
The biz is unveiling five wood ornaments in partnership with CocoNene to commemorate its 25th anniversary.
The full holiday collection will be available Nov. 1 in stores and online, while supplies last. For more, visit honolulucookie.com.
