Page 4 - Dining Out - June 5, 2022

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KYLE GALDEIRA
W aiolu Ocean Cuisine contin- ues to expand its hours of operation, and diners are in for a treat as the restaurant is now open
for lunch service.
Guests are invited to enjoy an intimate,
romantic setting for two, or conversation- al-style sofa seating for pau hana outings or family get-togethers. Waiolu Ocean Cuisine is open Wednesdays through Sundays for lunch from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and dinner is served from 4 to 9 p.m.
Situated on the sixth floor of the Trump International Hotel Waikiki, the restau- rant features an open-air dining concept with a casual-yet-sophisticated vibe complete with a full bar, comfortable seating and plenty of space in which to enjoy the stellar menu items and pictur- esque views.
“We offer impeccable panoramic
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LAWRENCE TABUDLO
views and contemporary cuisine, in- cluding our sushi made from the freshest catches from the Pacific,” says Waiolu Ocean Cuisine chef Joseph Rose. “We are excited to expand our hours of op- eration to include lunch service, and we are working on a new dinner menu, wine list and sake list that will be available by the end of the month.”
Chips & Dip ($17) offers guests a fla- vorful appetizer as smoked kampachi dip pairs perfectly with housemade taro chips. Rose explains that this dish was so popular as part of dinner service, that it became a must-have option on the new lunch menu.
Ahi Poke Nachos ($21) is built with won ton chips, ogo, ginger, avocado, spicy sauce and kabayaki, and is great to share with the table or as a meal in itself. Lobster & Shrimp Roll ($34) is bursting
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