Na`au x Moon & Turtle

Over the weekend, Na`au was very fortunate to have collaborated with Moon & Turtle in Hilo.  

Many have said that Moon & Turtle was one of the better, if not the best, restaurants in Hilo, and we were saddened when they announced their closure.

Fortunately, Chef Mark Pomaski and Soni Pomaski continue to offer food & drink during their twice weekly take-outs.

We were beyond thrilled for this collab - it was definitely another night when I wish I could’ve paid for a seat so I could eat all of the amazing food. 

Here is what was on the menu:

HAWAIIAN CHARCUTERIE | Chef Mark

Pastrami Smoked Kona Kanpachi • Hydrocress • Honey Dijon

Heʻe Torchon • Olives • Anchovy Vinaigrette

Cured Ono Sashimi • Tomato Concasse • Truffle • Chives

TARTARE DUO

HAWAIIAN SNAPPER TARTARE | Chef Brian

Charred Bone Broth White Ponzu • 

Shaved Dried Aku

“PIPIKAULA” TARTARE | Chef Mark

Grass-fed Big Island Tenderloin

•  Pickled Onion • Ogo • Cured Yolk 

• Inamona Brown Butter Toast Points

CONGEE-CRUSTED SNAPPER | Chef Brian

Uku Mousse • Congee Scales • Emulsified Maui and Green Onion Dressing • `Ulu Purée

DIM SUM DUO

TEXTURES with CHINESE FLAVORS | Chef Brian

Hong Shao Rou • Kona Shrimp Har Gow • Jicama 

• Local Mushrooms • Chicharrones

ABALONE BAKED MANAPUA | Chef Mark

Nakamura Curry • Brioche

PUNACHICKS “CHICKEN KATSU DONBURI” | Chef Mark

Tamagomeshi • Ballotine Katsu • Demi

HAWAI`I’S WINTER FRUITS | Chef Brian

Panna Cotta • Liliko`i Curd • Makrut Pavlova • Lemongrass Tangerine Syrup • Citrus Suprêmes

It was a memorable night!