Thanks to an invite from Melissa Chang, I dined at
Chef Mavro Restaurant for the first time!
Having won numerous awards and accolades (including being the only independently owned Hawaii restaurant to earn the 2018 American Automobile Association (AAA) Five Diamond status every year since 2008, Chef Mavro Restaurant is led by Chef/Proprietor George Mavrothalassitis, one of the original founders of Hawaii Regional Cuisine.
His dishes are influenced
by his native Provence, and the restaurant caters to all - business people, tourists, couples, and even families,
I was excited to try out some of the dishes on the new autumn menu.
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| Kabocha Tart & Carrot Soup |
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| Seared Foie Gras - Hudson Valley Foie Gras, Jack Fruit, Sherry Vinegar Glaze, Brioche |
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| Onaga Provencale - Fennel, Tomato, Zucchini, Pernod, Lemon, Extra Virgin Olive Oil |
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| Keahole Lobster - Eggplant, Miso, Black Sesame, Toasted Hazelnut |
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| Pork Indochine - 2 Lady Farmers Park Loin, Green Papaya, Star Fruit, Vermicelli, Thai Basil, Aleppo Pepper, Star Anise Pork Consomme |
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| Elysian Fields Lamb - Turnips, Saffron, Harissa Jus |
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| Couscous |
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| Champagne Gelatin with Watermelon and Mint |
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| Lavender & Honey - Maui Lavender Ice Cream Bar, Toasted 5-Spice Meringue, Orange Honey Gel, MacNut Praline |
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| Mignardise |
My favorite dish of the night was the Onaga. The delicate piece of fish was complemented nicely with the zucchini, and the entire dish had a nice balance of acidity and sweetness.
I also really enjoyed the Lobster (loved the miso, and the toasted hazelnuts provided a pleasant contrast in texture), and the Foie Gras was melt-in-your-mouth good!
The Lavender & Honey dessert was simply amazing. Just when I thought I couldn't eat anymore food, I ate the dessert.
All of it.
The Ice Cream Bar was so delicious, and the MacNut Praline was heavenly. I want it sprinkled on all desserts!
Chef Mavro, along with Executive Chef Jeremy Shigekane and Pastry Chef Joselito Calpito, offers a lovely menu incorporating seasonal ingredients with fresh, local products.
Chef Mavro Restaurant1969 S King St
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 944-4714
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