The Alan Wong Experiences (Honolulu, HI)

Man am I behind!  Five months later (can't believe it's been that long) and I'm finally getting around to finishing some of these.  It's like I've been busy or something lately.  I'm just going to get these posted...so enjoy the pictures.

We tried both of Alan Wong's fantastic restaurants while in Hawaii; Alan Wong's Honolulu and The Pineapple Room.  We actually accidentally ran across The Pineapple Room...we were killing some time at a mall we passed before heading to the airport and saw that the PR just happened to be there as well!

First, our experience with Alan Wong's tasting menu at Alan Wong's Honolulu:

Started off with drinks (for me, not my pregnant wife).  Alan Wong's signature Pineapple Martini, the Bully Way.

Fresh baked bread with garlic aioli.

Next, we had the caviar and ahi tartare, while they made a special substitution for Carli (since she couldn't eat raw fish) and brought out a seafood cake.

Crab "Tofu" Agedashi was up next.

Followed by a delicious preparation of Hudson Valley Seared Foie Gras.

Butter Poached Kona Lobster.  How can you go wrong with butter poached?

North Shore Tilapia and Braised Smoked Short Rib.

 

And we finished the meal with Kula "Strawberries Romanoff" and the best cup of coffee I've ever had.  This meal rocked.

To the Pineapple Room!  Starting off with some appetizers....ahi two ways, lobster bisque, and a bruschetta.
 

Then, Alan Wong's "gourmet" version of Loco Moco.

And we finished the meal off with a little dessert: brownie, fruit, and ice cream.

After two wonderful meals like these, it's not hard to see why Alan Wong rules the island.