{"id":50255,"date":"2016-08-08T09:15:35","date_gmt":"2016-08-08T19:15:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hawaiicompro.wpengine.com\/?post_type=oahu&p=50255"},"modified":"2023-09-22T08:38:57","modified_gmt":"2023-09-22T18:38:57","slug":"chinatown-honolulu-restaurants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/chinatown-honolulu-restaurants\/","title":{"rendered":"The Chinatown Culinary Scene"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Grodin’s Prawn Ceviche. Photo: Tannya Joaquin.<\/p><\/div>\n

From Andrew Le\u2019s Vietnamese inspired genius at The Pig & the Lady to Bar Leather Apron\u2019s coveted cocktails, Chinatown Honolulu restaurants are the talk of town.<\/p>\n

But why talk when you can taste the hottest, coolest, most underrated, gluttonous, and most anticipated arrivals in this eight block culinary hub?<\/p>\n

Hottest: F\u00eate<\/h3>\n
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Photo: Tannya Joaquin.<\/p><\/div>\n

Hawaii native Robynne Mai’i and husband Chuck Bussler bring 30 years of restaurant experience from New York to their New American darling F\u00eate. In Robynne\u2019s words \u201cIt\u2019s food we want to eat.\u201d<\/p>\n

Who wouldn\u2019t want to eat dishes like this?<\/p>\n

Portuguese sausage gives oomph to Linguine Carbonara, with the perfect balance of cheese per bite. ($18)<\/p>\n

Korean Fried Chicken with garlic-sesame aioli & Asian pear slaw on a Brioche bun. ($13)<\/p>\n

Smoked Ono Club with bacon, arugula and tomatoes on multigrain bun. ($15)<\/p>\n

The house-made Rocky Road to Hana Ice Cream ($4\/scoop) is a must.<\/p>\n

Thanks to F\u00eate\u2019s bartender for his tip \u201cGrondin French-Latin Kitchen is the most underrated spot in Chinatown,\u201d our next stop was clear.<\/p>\n

Most Underrated: Grondin: French-Latin Kitchen<\/h3>\n
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Photo: Tannya Joaquin.<\/p><\/div>\n

On Hotel Street past Lucky Belly and Downbeat Diner, Grondin: French-Latin Kitchen is an ode to owner David Segarro\u2019s Ecuadorian roots and wife Jenny\u2019s father, a French master chef.<\/p>\n

Grondin was born on the beach when the New York couple opened a Virgin Island restaurant for their group and designed their dream menu with comfort food from their childhoods.<\/p>\n

Crepes Mole Negro with Confit Duck leg, Oaxaca mole, cilantro, lime and cr\u00e8me fraiche ($13) showcases the best of both worlds.<\/p>\n

Bone Marrow ($12) shines with beef bone, garlic confit and crostini.<\/p>\n

Seafood and spice complement the Prawn Ceviche ($14) with Kauai shrimp, house ketchup and Serrano chile.<\/p>\n

Our dessert pick: House made ice cream with a surprising standout, North Shore apple bananas. ($3\/scoop)<\/p>\n

Coolest: Local Joe<\/h3>\n
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Photo: Tannya Joaquin.<\/p><\/div>\n

Roastmaster Charles Asselbaye serves gourmet coffee with a twist: foam art. Selfie? Sure! Pet? You bet! The ocean view and paleo chocolate chip cookies make Local Joe Chinatown\u2019s coolest coffee spot.<\/p>\n

Most Gluttonous: Volcano Shake<\/h3>\n
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Photo: Tannya Joaquin.<\/p><\/div>\n

Volcano Shakes are as hot as lava! These $15 monstrosities draw two hour waits on Hotel Street. Order online at VolcanoShakes.com to skip the crowd.<\/p>\n

Most Beautiful: Senia<\/h3>\n

Just peruse the Instagram images of the newly opened Senia on North King Street in Chinatown and you’re sure to swoon. With Thomas Keller protegees, Hawaii\u2019s Chris Kajioka and London\u2019s Anthony Rush at the helm, Chinatown\u2019s culinary star shows no signs of fading.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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