The Counter at Miro

I get teased about being a picky eater, but on occasion, I will happily indulge and eat everything placed in front of me, as I did at The Counter at Miro.

The multi-course tasting menu showcased the skill and refinement that Chef Chris Kajioka is known for.

Every dish was superb, but my absolute fave was the Waygu Brioche — I could've eaten half a dozen of those.

Here is all that we devoured (huge thanks to Chef Chris for sending me the menu details!):

Oishii oyster, tosazu, kona limu 

Tartlet of lean and fatty tuna, wasabi, ama ebi, ossetra caviar 

Puff of caramelized onion, truffle and harbison cheese

Wagyu brioche, smoked oyster, hokkaido uni

Kanpachi, paste of charred scallion, ho farm tomato, tomato ponzu 

Chawanmushi, surf clam, pea and asparagus ragout, dashi butter 

Hawaiian rolls, roasted garlic and honey butter 

Scallop, shio kombu salsa verde, yuzu, crispy kombu 

Grilled shortrib, japanese sweet potato, hirabara farm carrots /  

Donabe of wagyu shortrib and fried leeks, nanatsuboshi rice 

Buttermilk panna cotta, pineapple and yuzu granita, shiso, vanilla ice cream, coconut water foam

Mignardises

Thank you Chef Chris & team for a fabulous meal!

The Counter at Miro currently offers 2 seatings, with the second seating offering a more extensive menu than the first.



The Counter at Miro
1108 12th Ave C
Honolulu, HI 96816

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Brunch at Miro Kaimuki

I love all things brunch, so I didn't hesitate to say "yes" when Nat suggested we meet up at Miro Kaimuki for Brunch!

Poppyseed Scone

The Poppyseed Scone was really good.  It was soft, buttery, and flaky, and served with a Papaya Jam.

I ordered sides of Bacon and Crispy Potatoes, because brunch isn't brunch without bacon, and it's always a good idea to have potatoes in some form.  The potatoes came topped with a yummy salsa verde!

Duck & Waffle

I had a taste of Nat's Duck & Waffle, and it was so good!  The Duck was not gamey at all, and the waffle offered just enough sweetness to complement the duck.

Shakshuka

I loved the Shakshuka - which included meatballs, haricot verts, and a poached egg.  The accompanying Grilled Bread was perfect to sop up any leftover tomato sauce.  

Corn. Kona Coffee. Caramel.

The dessert was light and an ideal way to end the brunch.  The different textures and contrasting flavors worked nicely together.  

Service was great, and the price was very reasonable.  Definitely looking forward to returning!

Miro Kaimuki
3446 Waialae Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816

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