Kaku's Sushi and Seafood Buffet

Kaku's Sushi and Seafood Buffet is the brainchild of Japan's Kaku Makino, who brought the popular sushi and seafood buffet concept to the US via the popular chains Todai and Makino.

Kaku's Sushi and Seafood Buffet opened up in the former Yauatcha space at the International Market Place, and has already grown a huge following. 

I attended a media event there to try out the bountiful buffet, which included sushi, vegetables, fresh fruit, a ramen and udon station, and a variety of hot entrees, including orange chicken, fried rice, dynamite oysters, shrimp & vegetable tempura, miso butterfish, crab legs, and so much more!

They only have crepes & ice cream for dessert, but you can customize it to your liking with fruits and syrups.

My faves were the hot items - the tempura, orange chicken, fried rice, and tonkatsu.  I also really liked the ramen and udon station, since you can top off your bowl with a variety of garnishes. 

I thought the selection of sushi was very impressive, and some of my friends preferred the sushi over the hot items.  

Lunch is $21.95, and dinner is $38.95 per person, which I think is a really great all-you-can eat price, especially in Waikiki.

Kaku's Sushi and Seafood Buffet
International Market Place
2330 Kalakaua Ave Suite 326

Honolulu, HI 96815

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Brunch at Pikake Terrace at the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani

Brunch. 

It's my favorite meal of the day, primarily because I can have as much bacon as I want, and still eat sweets right after without feeling any guilt.

And that's exactly what I did at Pikake Terrace's Easter Brunch at the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani.

There was, of course, more to fill up on than just bacon and sweets. 

You could take your pick from a variety of breads, meats, fruits, cereals, yogurts, pastries, and more.

There was also a Cold Station with Poke, Shrimp, and Lomi Lomi Salmon; a Japanese Station, with favorites such as Miso Soup, Tsukemono; and a Smoked Salmon Station.

There was even a Carving Station!

My husband loved the Lamb with Mint Jelly!

And yet there's more!  The brunch also featured an omelet station!

Guests could fill a bowl up with the fixings of their choice, such as mushrooms, onions, ham, Portuguese sausage, peppers, and cheese, and the omelets are made-to-order right in front of their eyes. 

For an additional charge, adults 21 and over could indulge in the Bloody Mary and Mimosa Bars!

I loved the Mimosa Bar (I made mine with hibiscus juice!), as well as the Omelet Station.  And yes, I did get my fill of bacon and sweets (my fave was the Carrot Cake!).

My kids got their fill of Pancakes, Eggs, Portuguese Sausage, and Cereal.

It was a lovely brunch and such a nice way to spend Easter morning!

If you missed out on the Easter Brunch, make your reservations for Mother's Day!

The first seating starts at 10 a.m. with service until 1 p.m. The cost of the brunch is $65 per adult and $28 per child ages 6 – 12 years old (tax and gratuity are additional). Parties of 6 or more, including children, are subject to a 19 percent service charge.

You can find more information here.

Pikake Terrace
Sheraton Princess Kaiulani
120 Kaʻiulani Ave

Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 922-5811

Our dinner was hosted.  Gratuity was paid on our own.

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Pikake Terrace Dinner Buffet at Sheraton Princess Kaiulani

If you love Italian food, make your reservations for the La Costa Italiana dinner buffet at Pikake Terrace at Sheraton Princess Kaiulani.

The new buffet features a variety of Italian eats, along with local favorites. 

You'll find menu items such as Caprese Salad, Charcuterie & Cheese, Chicken Marsala, Risotto, Pasta, Tira Misu, and Panna Cotta, alongside Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, New Zealand Mussels, Prime Rib, Manila clams, Snow Crab Legs (Saturday nights only), and a nice selection of desserts (including an ice cream station!). 

We indulged in so much food! My personal faves included simple, yet satisfying dishes - Charcuterie & Cheese, Pasta al Forno, Grilled Vegetables, and Focaccia. And of course - (no surprise here) - the desserts, especially the Bread Pudding.

Members of my family loved the Mussels, Crab Legs, and Steamed Local Fish, and the hands-down kid-fave was the ice cream station (I admit - I loved it too!).

The lovely Pikake Terrace outdoor dining area is complemented with nightly live entertainment.

Whether you want lighter fare or something heartier, love veggies or love meat, or simply want a bounty of options to satisfy whatever craving strikes, you'll find plenty to choose from at the La Costa Italiana dinner buffet at Pikake Terrace at Sheraton Princess Kaiulani.

The dinner buffet is 5:30pm - 9:00pm daily. Current prices are $34.95 per adult / $17.50 per child. And great news for kama`aina - just show a valid ID to get 25% off!

If you haven't made your reservations for Mother's Day yet, Pikake Terrace is offering a Mother's Day Brunch (10am to 1pm). You can find more information here.

Pikake Terrace
Sheraton Princess Kaiulani
120 Kaʻiulani Ave

Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 922-5811

Our dinner was hosted.  Gratuity was paid on our own.

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