The Joy of Sake celebrates Hawaiʻi’s 150-year love affair with sake, starting with the early days of Japanese immigration and continuing to the present day. This year marks the 20th anniversary of what’s become the biggest annual sake celebration in the US, featuring 576 different sakes in peak condition together with traditional and contemporary sake appetizers from top Hawaiʻi chefs.
Restaurants
The Joy of Sake celebrates good sake, good food and good friends. Participating restaurants distinguish themselves not only by their outstanding cuisine, but also by their appreciation of the luster that fine sake adds to a meal.
Beachhouse at the Moana
2365 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
Phone: (808) 921-4600
beachhousewaikiki.com
Featured Dish: Oysters on the Half Shell with a Japanese mignonette, uni and ikura
Cake Works
2820 South King Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
Phone: (808) 946-4333
cakeworkshi.com
Featured Dish: Calamansi Chiffon with Li Hing Mui compressed strawberries and lemon crunch
Chef Chai
1009 Kapiolani Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96814
Phone: (808) 585-0011
chefchai.com
Featured Dish: Shrimp Taco with fresh mango salsa and avocado mousse
Colin Hazama/C4 Table
Featured Dish: Smoked Candied Ono, Ho Farms nishime + crispy umami rice + roasted corn dashi + shiso oil
Doraku
1009 Kapiʻolani Boulevard
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi 96814
Phone: (808) 591-0101
dorakusushi.com
Featured Dish: Thinly Sliced Albacore on a bed of shredded daikon w/jalapeno, ponzu, sesame oil and spicy mayo
Feast by Jon Matsubara
2970 East Manoa Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
mcconcepts808.com
Featured Dish: Smoked Butterfish Chazuke with chilled lemon dashi
Halekulani
2199 Kalia Road
Honolulu, HI 96815
Phone: (808) 923-2311
halekulani.com
Featured Dish: Kako‘o Oiwi Warabi Salad with Braised Big Island Abalone and Pulehu Tako, yuzu vinaigrette and puff grains
Hanale by Islander Sake Brewery
25 N King Street
Honolulu, HI 96817
islandersake.com/pages/hanale
Featured Dish: Washu Beef Tataki cured in shiokoji and sake lees
The Kahala Hotel & Resort
5000 Kahala Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
Phone: (808) 369-9480
kahalaresort.com
Featured Dish: Crispy Mountain View Pork Belly
Koko Head Cafe
1120 12th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
Phone: (808) 732-8920
kokoheadcafe.com
Featured Dish: Smoked Heart of Palm Kushiage, guava tare, herb salad
Nami Kaze
1135 N. Nimiz Highway
Honolulu, HI 96817
Phone: (808) 888-6264
Featured Dish: Local Beef Cheek Kamameshi Rice
Pai Honolulu
55 Merchant Street, Ste. 110
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: (808) 744-2531
paihonolulu.com
Featured Dish: Citrus-cured Salmon Mousse Tart, yuzu ikura & Mari’s Garden spicy microgreens
STRIPSTEAK Waikiki
2330 Kalakaua Avenue, Suite 330
Honolulu, HI 96815
Phone: (808) 896-2545
michaelmina.net/restaurants/hawaii/stripsteak-waikiki/
Featured Dish: American Wagyu Beef Tartare black truffle/green apple/macadamia
Superb Sushi
1322 North King Street
Honolulu, HI 96817
Phone: (808) 737-0051
superbsushihawaii.com
Featured Dish: Firecracker Poke Bowl
TBD…by Vikram Garg
2885 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
tbdhawaii.com
Featured Dish: Shrimp & Hamakua Mushroom Risotto, parmesan cream
ZIGU
413 Seaside Avenue, Suite 1F
Honolulu, HI 96815
Phone: (808) 212-9252
zigu.us
Featured Dish: Local Catch Mix Poke
Patio Partners
Asato Family Shop
1306 Pali Highway
Honolulu, HI 96813
asatofamilyshop.com
