Mugen

We had a good experience overall at Mugen. For appetizers, the Kona kampachi was very fresh with a light yuzu foam that felt clean and balanced. The scallop was perfectly seared with subtle seasoning, and the oyster was tender with a unique spice aroma. For the Kai course, I highly recommend the lobster. It was incredibly tender and perfectly cooked, easily the highlight. The fish was good but not as memorable. For Aina, the lamb was better than the beef. The beef was slightly dry and the sauce felt a bit heavy. Desserts (chocolate and sakura) were just okay. If you want something lighter, the sorbet might be a better choice.

What an experience, from the food paring to each & every individual wine for each meal. So thoughtfully considered. The lamb for the meal course & then the macha for dessert was out standing. The one that took it was the caviar & champagne to start. So thoughtful put together, the wait staff was so knowledgeable & helpful. Truly a great experience all round.

Everything was absolutely perfect! From the ambiance to the food and service, everything is so meticulously prepared and executed to make this a very memorable dining experience. The food is perfectly prepared, and the flavors and textures are so well balanced. Service is what you would expect from a fine dining establishment. The staff are welcoming and well versed in their offerings, providing recommendations on how to best eat and enjoy each dish. They have an extensive wine collection and offer several cocktails. I would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a memorable experience with great food in a beutiful location. This is a great place for a special occasion romantic date night, or just a wonderful dining experience and night out. Will definitely be returning!

Genuinely exquisite locally sourced, highly conscious, organic, curated, and truly heartfelt dining experience. It is very rare that a restaurant experience is so delightful I’m left with the feeling that it might inspire me to visit the area where I just dined again with a strong part of that draw being the restaurant. This is how original, surprising, delicious, and engaging the food I had at Mugen was. The wine paired tasting menu sparkled with all sorts of local selections clearly chosen with deep care and reverence for the Hawaiian islands. The first course of poke and caviar on cassava was the most enjoyable seafood dish I’ve had in my trip to Hawaii. For the second course, I let my waiter talk me into trying the local beats paired with local cheeses, and I don’t particularly like b

Special occasion kind of place. Intimate dining room with impeccable service. The tasting menu is a true treat.