ARDEN WAIKIKI
THE LOTUS HOTEL
2885 KALAKAUA AVE
HONOLULU, HI 96815
808-791-5151
Dinner at Arden Waikiki started off with a bang. We ordered the Burrata and asked if they could substitute Balsamic Glaze for the dressing with Li Ming Mui which we don't care for in dressings. Our waitress checked with the kitchen and our wish was granted. The Burrata with Balsamic was amazing. One of the best I have ever eaten. So many Burrata's are bland but they added flavor by topping the cheese with Himalayan Sea Salt. Made a huge difference.
The Himachi Sashimi hit high marks too. Loved the fresh fish, sauce and Jalapeños. The Foie Gras Terrine blew my socks off. We normally do not like cold Foie Gras in a terrine, but this was different. Packed with great Foie Gras flavor and served with toasted bread and jams. At this point I said that I wanted to return soon to enjoy the Burrata, Himachi and Foie Gras. Unfortunately after the appetizers, the bang was over. The Roasted Carrots were bland and not well seasoned. The $26 Mushroom Rice was terrible and not worth the price. Would recommend not to waste your money on this. $26 for rice...yes. The Lamb Lolipops were good but not great. My Wife did not care for the Kona Kampachi. I tried it and it was a bit fishy tasting. Did not like the fish our sauce. Dessert was decent but nothing we would order again. Service was great and I liked the view of Kapiolani park. All of our appetizers rocked and that makes me want to go back again and try some more dishes here.
 |
| ARDEN WAIKIKI |
 |
| UPSTAIRS AT THE LOTUS HOTEL IN WAIKIKI |
 |
| LOUNGE, BAR AND RESTAURANT |
 |
| ARDEN WAIKIKI MENU |
 |
| LIKED THE VIEW OF KAPIOLANI PARK |
 |
| HAMACHI SASHIMI |
 |
| BURRATA |
 |
| FOIE GRAS TERRINE |
 |
| THIS WAS DELICIOUS! |
 |
| ROASTED HIRABARA CARROTS |
 |
| $26 MUSHROOM RICE - DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS |
 |
| LAMB LOLIPOPS |
 |
| STEAMED KONA KAMPACHI |
 |
| DATE NIGHT AT ARDEN WAIKIKI |
No comments:
Post a Comment
Please leave your comments and feedback