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Our menus are a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation, designed to awaken your senses and elevate your dining experience. From meticulously prepared sushi and sashimi to bold, reimagined classics, each plate tells a story of culinary craftsmanship. Whether you’re savoring a familiar favorite or exploring something new, every bite is an invitation to indulge.

  • Breakfast
  • Afternoon Tea
  • Dinner
  • Cocktail menu

Breakfast

served from 7 a.m to 10 a.m.

FRESH START

COCONUT CHIA SEED PUDDING | 15
Local fruit, house granola, mango curd

MAUI GOLD PINEAPPLE WEDGE |10
Laie vanilla honey, mint

HALF KAHUKU PAPAYA | 8
Calamansi

WAIALUA EGGS

THREE EGG OMELETTE | 25
Choice of: bacon, Portuguese sausage, onion, tomato, mushrooms, spinach, Gruyere. Served with garlic confit potatoes, Ho farms, lomi tomato relish

EGGS BENEDICT | 26
Nueske’s smoked pork, English muffin, Kamuela tomato, hollandaise

SMOKED SALMON BENEDICT | 32

LOBSTER BENEDICT | 42

SIDES

TWO EGGS ANY STYLE | 8

APPLEWOOD SMOKED BACON | 8

APPLE CHICKEN SAUSAGE | 9

GARLIC CONFIT POTATOES | 8

PORTUGUESE SAUSAGE | 8

WHITE RICE | 6

TOASTED BAGEL | 5

WHITE OR WHEAT TOAST | 4

SPECIALTIES

BANANAS FOSTER FRENCH TOAST | 24
Mochi battered sweet bread, local banana cooked in Sweetland’s goat milk caramel, whipped cream, shaved Tomme

SMOKED SALMON AVOCADO TOAST | 25
Sourdough, smoked salmon, avocado, sea asparagus, Ho farms tomato, pickled onion, radish, Kupu Place microgreens

LEMON RICOTTA PANCAKES | 24
Lilikoi butter, compressed pineapple

STEAK & EGGS | 49
6 oz Filet, garlic confit potatoes, choice of eggs, lomi Ho farms tomato relish, black garlic bordelaise

JAPANESE BREAKFAST | 35
Miso soup, assorted pickles, daikon, steamed rice, poached egg, broiled Ora king salmon

CONTINENTAL

FRESH FRUIT | 10

GREEK YOGURT WITH GRANOLA | 15

DAILY SELECTION OF PASTRIES | 25

OATMEAL

PLAIN STEEL CUT OATS | 6
Steel Cut Oats with honey, seasonal

BERRIES | 10

TRADITIONS COFFEE ROASTERS

(4-CUP FRENCH PRESS)
Hawaiian sourced beans roasted exclusively for us by our coffee partner Tradition Roasters in Kailua

100% KONA | 25
Light roast with notes of brown sugar, lehua honey & rich earth

100% KAʻU | 25
Light roast with notes of lilikoi, macadamia nut, & refreshing minerality

SWISS WATER DECAFFEINATED | 25
Medium roast with notes of hazelnut, candy apple & creamy cocoa

ESPRESSO / LATTE / CAPPUCCINO | 10
Whole milk, Oat milk

MANOA MILILANI 70% HOT CHOCOLATE

MANOA MILILANI 70% HOT CHOCOLATE | 9
Single origin chocolate originating from Mililani Estate in central Oahu
Choice of Whole milk or Oat milk

JUICES

GREEN POWER | 11
Apple, ginger, cucumber, kale, celery, lime

CARROT ANTIOXIDANT | 11
Carrots, ginger, turmeric, pineapple

ORANGE | 9
Freshly squeezed

PINK GRAPEFRUIT | 9
Freshly squeezed

TEALEAVES PREMIUM TEAS

SINGLE CUP | 8

4 CUP PRESS | 15

GREEN
Floral Jasmine
Passionate Pear
Health & Wellness

BLACK
English Breakfast
Imperial Grey

HERBAL
Calming Chamomile
Mountain Berry
Purely Peppermint

TENCHA MATCHA LATTE

Tencha Matcha Latte | 11
Made with 100% stone-ground Kyoto Tencha Matcha
Choice of whole milk or oat milk

 

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

Afternoon Tea Menu

Only 12 coveted seats are available every Saturday at 1 p.m. by reservation ($120 per person).

RECEPTION

LAURENT-PERRIER CUVÉE ROSÉ

A rosé champagne from maceration, iconic Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé embodies the aromas and richness of the best crus of Pinot Noir.

Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Crus: 10 different Grand Crus in the Montagne de Reims
Aging: 5 years on lees

TEA BLENDS

BLACK

EROS
Sweet Mandarin orange & warm vanilla passionately embrace Ceylon tealeaves.

AROMA Orange & Vanilla
PALATE Smooth, sweet & creamy
PURPOSE Fall in love

AMOUR
An enchanting dance of rose, cocoa, black tea, uplifting bergamot, and an accent of blue cornflower come together to create this Rose Petal Tea.

AROMA Sophisticated rose perfume
PALATE Sensual & polished
PURPOSE Love at first sight

BVLGARI ARMONIE DI CACAO
This blend celebrates Japan’s White Day, a holiday of reciprocal gifts of appreciation following Valentine’s Day.

AROMA Love is in the Air
PALATE Lingering finish of sweet cinnamon
PURPOSE To light your heart

GREEN

ORGANIC WILD STRAWBERRY
A refreshing “rolled and twisted” Chinese green tea infused with the sweetness of wild strawberries.

AROMA Fruity & vibrant
PALATE Sweet, light liquoring
PURPOSE Escape into strawberry fields

CHERRY BLOSSOM
Grassy Japanese Sencha green tea lightly infused with sweet, candied cherry.

AROMA Mildly grassy & cherry
PALATE Supple, well-balanced
PURPOSE Savour fleeting moments

BUBBLE GUM POPSICLE
This sun-kissed palate of sweet-tart passion fruit, lychee, and juicy pineapple is playfully nostalgic.

AROMA Fruity, fresh, inviting
PALATE Bubble gum
PURPOSE Summer romance

HERBAL

GINGER YUZU
The distinct grapefruit, lime, and orange character of yuzu brightens this herbaceous ginger herbal.

AROMA Citrusy & stimulating
PALATE Spicy & invigorating
PURPOSE Gain balance

GARDEN OF SECRETS
Earthy & eclectic mélange reminiscent of obscure tonics and elixirs.

AROMA Minty & fresh
PALATE Earthy richness with a subtly sweet finish
PURPOSE Blooming inspiration

TIMELESS
Pronounced citrusy and herbaceous blend is crafted to pair unequivocally with those timeless moments in life.

AROMA Citrusy, herbaceous
PALATE Sweet & floral
PURPOSE Timeless glamour

ROOIBOS

ORGANIC VANILLA ROOIBOS
Madagascar vanilla bean naturally sweetens this organic rooibos loose leaf tea, producing a round, full cup.

AROMA Fragrant caramel
PALATE Opulent, creamy structure
PURPOSE Rebirth

BVLGARI ESTATE
Hand-crafted creamy rooibos is luscious with fruit-driven flavors and delicate florals.

AROMA Stone fruit sweetness & blossoms
PALATE Sweet & floral finish
PURPOSE Timeless glamor

BVLGARI INVERNO
Tantalizing rooibos with a multi-dimensional mélange of bergamot, orange zest, and lively tangerine.

AROMA Delicate citrus
PALATE Medium-bodied, sweet finish
PURPOSE Enriching warmth

OOLONG

OSMANTHUS FLOWER
Rare osmanthus flowers delicately scent this top-grade mountain Formosa traditional oolong tea.

AROMA Luscious, velvety apricot
PALATE Sophisticated, pronounced sweetness
PURPOSE Savor the exquisite

MONKEY PICKED OOLONG
Highly prized and hand-picked, Monkey Picked Oolong tea is excellent for multiple infusions.

AROMA Golden orchid, intriguing
PALATE Elegant, complex layers
PURPOSE Wisdom through tradition

IRON GODDESS OF MERCY
Ti Kuan Yin, Guanyin, or Iron Goddess of Mercy is one of the most prized oolong teas.

AROMA Golden orchid, slightly woody
PALATE Elegant, earthy, complex layers
PURPOSE Sophisticated elegance

White

PANTONE COLOR OF THE YEAR 2024 PEACH FUZZ
Soft skin gives way to lips. Notes of sunshine entices further exploration. Sweet juices trickle over the palate, joining inner world with outer.

AROMA Ripe Peach
PALATE Confectionary & pleasant
PURPOSE Celebrate connection

RUDD BARREL AGED CABERNET TEA
A jasmine white tea aged in a French oak barrel that previously aged Cabernet Sauvignon from the 2010 Rudd Oakville Estate vintage.

AROMA Notes of berry, wine-like
PALATE Earthy oak, exquisite jasmine
PURPOSE A Connoisseur’s cup

STRAWBERRY FLOWERING TEA
These hand-sewn tea blossoms are an ancient tradition from the Yunnan province, said to bring good fortune & luck to the tea drinker.

AROMA Sweet, light liquoring
PALATE Fruity & Vibrant
PURPOSE Delight in sweet moments

UNCONVENTIONAL TEAS

MANOA CHOCOLATE | MANOA CHOCOLATE TEA
The Japanese term “Mottainai” can be translated as “What a waste”, it encourages using the output from one process into the input of another. In this case the shells of the roasted cacao beans are steeped in hot water creating a chocolatey aromatic “Tea” This tea contains Theobromine which has a similar molecular structure to caffeine. Theobromine is known for lifting your mood, providing focus and clarity.

TRADITION COFFEE ROASTERS | 100% KONA CASCARA TEA
This intense sweetness of dried cherries combined with hibiscus aromatics are created from the fruit known as a coffee cherry. Coffee “beans” comes from a delicious, sweet fruit about the size of a penny. The fruit and skin are dried on open air beds to create this antioxidant rich blend. Cascara consumption is believed to predate roasted coffee, so enjoy this very traditional tea! Cascara Tea contains approximately 25mg of caffeine much like a green tea.

SAVORY BITES

LAURENT-PERRIER CUVÉE ROSÉ & SPINY LOBSTER + GOLDEN OSCIETRA CAVIAR

brioche, lemon-parsley aioli, celery

We start by pairing Laurent Perrier Rosé with spiny lobster and caviar. Delicate, sweet lobster is tossed in a lemon-parsley aioli and garnished with Golden Oscietra caviar on a house-made brioche roll.

FOIE GRAS TORCHON

Buttered shokupan toast, guava-pink peppercorn gelée

Our Foie Gras Torchon remains a crowd favorite, in this instance being paired with a guava-pink peppercorn geleé. Our torchon is cured in-house using the traditional French technique. We use Barbados dark rum which lends to sweeter notes in the final product on a mini house-made sesame burger bun.

BEET CURED KING SALMON

avocado, blood orange, pickled shallots, phyllo nest

Fresh king Salmon is cured for 48 hours with turmeric, and fresh red & golden beets. It is then paired with avocado, blood orange segments and pickled shallots on a phyllo nest.

CARIBBEAN CURRY

Bara (flatbread), channa + aloo, kuchela, tamarind sauce

A completely plant-based dish, chickpeas and potato are cooked in curry and paired with pickled mango and tamarind sauce, served with a traditional Indo-Caribbean flatbread, and presented in a fresh cocoa pod adding tropical fruit notes to the curry. Its origins in Trinidad & Tobago, this dish is enjoyed throughout the Caribbean.

GRILLED OCTOPUS

Breadfruit Cou Cou, cucumber

Octopus makes its debut on the Spring menu. The octopus is cooked until tender and finished over Binchotan. Paired with a creamy breadfruit (Kupu Place) puree and pickled English cucumber.

KOMBU CHAMOMILE TEA

Tealeaves Chamomile flower, mizudashi, braised vegetables

Kombu is cold brewed for 24 hours with cacao shells, giving a very delicate, chocolatey flavor. This is then heated and poured tableside over seasonal braised vegetables and Tealeaves Chamomile flowers.

YUZU OLIVE OIL SORBET

Strawberry consommé, Big Island sea salt, shiso oil

The essence of fresh strawberries is extracted slowly over 4 hours. The resulting “consommé” like liquid is poured tableside over a yuzu-extra virgin olive oil sorbet, with a few drops of house-made shiso oil and sprinkling of black lava salt.

CHOCOLATE + PASSION

Lydgate Farms 70%, lilikoi, sakura

This creation is a mini pillow of intensity! Spring harvest 70% Lydgate Farms chocolate is lightened and combined with lilikoi & cherry blossoms. The slight saltiness of the Sakura accentuates the red berry notes in the chocolate which lends to the fragrant lilikoi.

ANDAGI

Big Island honey, citrus

Traditional Okinawan doughnuts tossed in warm Big Island honey. We have made this item completely Plant Based as well, without any compromise in texture or flavor.

TUTTI FRUTTI

Tealeaves Bubble Gum Popsicle Tea panna cotta, tropical fruit

Tutti Frutti, traditionally a fruit forward combination with the addition of vanilla. This verrine combines the flavor of Tealeaves Bubble Gum Popsicle Tea (Green Tea, passionfruit, lychee, pineapple) panna cotta, with fresh blood oranges and grapes; both compressed with essence of banana and elderflower. A truly nostalgic dessert.

MATCHA TIRAMISU

Tencha match cream, Midori, pineapple-passion fruit gelée

Ceremonial grade Tealeaves Tencha Matcha is represented in different forms in this Tiramisu-like dessert. Pineapple & passionfruit adds fruity notes to the delicate green tea dessert that is finished with an Almond-Matcha crumble.

GLORIA’S LEMON POPPY SCONES

Devonshire cream & Calamansi-Pineapple marmalade

Delicately moist scones create the perfect ending to our Afternoon Tea. House-made Calamansi-pineapple marmalade and Devonshire cream keeps the English tradition alive.

 

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

Dinner Menu

The Mugen experience is an extraordinary journey of exploration, showcasing expertly crafted dishes made with the finest seasonal ingredients. Choose from a delectable menu featuring tasting sets, a dry-aged prime tomahawk ribeye for two, and an array of exquisite delicacies, including Maine lobster and Toriyama A5 wagyu.

Rare wines and elegant spirits are available for pairing, for an additional cost.

JADE

Amuse Bouche
1 Starter
1 Kai
1 Aina
1 Dessert

150 per
Four Wine Pairings 100

EMERALD

Amuse Bouche
2 Starters
1 Kai
1 Aina
1 Dessert

180 per
Five Wine Pairings 115

SAPPHIRE

Amuse Bouche
2 Starters
Chef’s Seasonal Nigiri
1 Kai
1 Aina
1 Dessert

200 per
Six Wine Pairings 135

Dry Aged Wagyu Tomahawk For Two 255

Broccolini, dry aged bone marrow, toast, black truffle potato puree, Bordelaise

ENHANCEMENTS

*A5 Wagyu Musubi 35  |  Foie Gras Sandwich & Banyuls 45
| Tsar Nicolai Special Reserve Caviar 175/oz

STARTERS

Seasonal Oysters 21
for three (sets) 40 for six
Yuzu kosho vinaigrette, Ho farms
cucumber, shiso
– Louis Roederer Collection #245 50 –

Taro Vichyssoise 25
Smoked salmon tartare, tomato coulis,
taro latke
– 2022 La Scolca Etichetta
Nera Gavi 25 –

Octopus Garden 26
Kupu place watercress, coconut
avocado puree, shio koji vinaigrette
– 2021 Monchhof Riesling, Mosel 25 –

*Kona Kampachi 25
Kupu place nasturtium, green
apple ponzu, trout roe
– 2022 Dom Chantemerle 1er Cru
Chablis 40 –

Scallops 26
Chinese black bean and makrut lime orzo, Ewa corn curry
– 2022 Francois Villevert La Coulee’ Sancerre 25 –

*Wagyu Beef Tartare 28
Egg yolk gel, black garlic, potato pave
– 2021 Domaine Ott Rose de
Provence 30 –

KAI

Shima Aji 40
Smoked turnip, sake braised spinach, saffron yuzu dashi
– 2021 Gustave Lorentz Pinot Blanc –

Maine Lobster 65
Truffle nori risotto, hon shimeji mushroom, parmesan foam
– 2020 Delarche Pernard Vergelesses –

AINA

SRF Wagyu Shortrib 60
Ginger scallion pesto, shiitake
mushroom, lemongrass star anise
reduction
– 2022 Larue Saint Aubin –

*Maple Leaf Duck Breast 52
Turnip, endive, ume blueberry gastrique
– 2022 Venge Signal Fire Zinfandel 30 –

*Marrunga Marble Lamb 55
brown butter ulu puree, pineapple chimichurri, coconut aji amarillo sauce
– 2021 Domaine Gour de Chaule, Gigondas 25 –

*Toriyama A5 Wagyu 70 Supplement 25
Maitake, mochi rice, yuzu kosho wagyu broth
– 2021 Clos Petit – Corbin Saint-Emilion –

DESSERTS

Chocolate & Pear 18
Chocolate mousse, poached pear, miso
caramel, chocolate soil, whipped creme
fraiche
– 2016 Byington ‘Euphoria’ Sonoma 25 –

Passion Fruit Custard 18
Lilikoi gelee, chantilly cream, sable, seasonal fruits
– 2023 Saracco Moscato d’Asti, Italy 25 –

Koloa Rum Toffee Pudding 18
Date cake, Hawaiian honey yogurt gelato,
honey meringue, Koloa rum toffee
sauce
– 2023 Brachetto d’Acqui 25 –

 

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Vegetarian and gluten free options available with 48 hours notice.
We kindly ask that all children remain seated and be on their best behavior, ensuring a pleasant experience for all our guests. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Our corkage fee is $50 per 750ml and outside wine must not be available on our wine list regardless of vintage. As our wine list evolves weekly, please email us for confirmation.
An 18% service charge is added to parties of 6 or more.

 

Cocktail Menu

Delight in exceptional, locally and seasonally sourced contemporary cuisine cuisine, rare wines, and elegant spirits found only in the restaurant.

 

Mugen Cocktails by Ricardo Barajas, Mixologist

Cocktails

Haku Lei
Haku vodka, Combier rose, hibiscus, lemon juice, Luxardo maraschino

Dragon Wings
Koloa rum, papipi pua, fresh pressed sugar cane, calamansi

Hala Kahiki Spritz
Pineapple infused Aperol, Laurent Perrier Champagne

Hibiscus-Guava Margarita
Centenario reposado tequila, Cointreau, cold drip hibiscus tea, guava, lime

French 43
Remy Martin VSOP, Liquor 43, macadamia nut horchata

Whiskey Business
Bulleit rye, house blend old-fashion syrup

Hawaiian Honeymoon
Roku gin, St. Germain elderflower, lime, lychee puree

Kona Martini
Tradition 100% Kona, Kahlua, Frangelico, Haku Vodka

Smoke & Mirrors
400 Conejos Mezcal, tamarind cordial, Ancho Reyes

Mai Tai for Jamon
Diplomatico Planas silver rum, Pierre Ferrand dry curacao,

Cointreau. Orgeat, lemon, Koloa dark float

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Honolulu, HI 96815

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