Mariposa - Honolulu

We ordered the salmon ochazuke and the laksa curry, both of which arrived quickly and were delicious. I'm used to laksa being spicier and served with noodles in... read more We ordered the salmon ochazuke and the laksa curry, both of which arrived quickly and were delicious. I'm used to laksa being spicier and served with noodles instead of rice, but I still enjoyed the creaminess and flavor of the curry. All the seafood was cooked perfectly. My friend loved the salmon ochazuke, which was also expertly prepared and a great example of Japanese comfort food. For dessert, we shared a macadamia nut tart, and the crust was delightful. The service was another highlight—attentive but not intrusive, and they kindly allowed us to sit and catch up without feeling rushed. The ambiance was peaceful and airy, and I will definitely be returning!

This upscale bistro, nestled within the Neiman Marcus at Ala Moana Center, is a fantastic spot that I’ve visited several times with my wife and her family. The... read more This upscale bistro, nestled within the Neiman Marcus at Ala Moana Center, is a fantastic spot that I’ve visited several times with my wife and her family. The food and service are consistently excellent. On my most recent visit, I ordered the pulled pork sandwich, which was absolutely delicious. It came with a fresh-tasting crudité salad. We also shared some truffle fries, and although the first batch was slightly lukewarm, our cheerful waiter promptly exchanged them for a fresh, piping hot serving that was truly enjoyable. One of the standout features of this restaurant is the view; the side of the main dining room that faces Ala Moana Blvd is open to the air and provides a lovely outlook over Ala Moana Park and its beach. If you can snag a table right by the railing, I highly recommend it—it will enhance your dining experience!

This review is for their laksa curry. This hands down is my favorite place to get laksa. The tiger prawns and scallops were poached perfectly just the way I lik... read more This review is for their laksa curry. This hands down is my favorite place to get laksa. The tiger prawns and scallops were poached perfectly just the way I like to eat them. Service is always fantastic and 5 stars.

Good to dine in earlier today. Nice view. Great Food. The best is the service!! Our server added so much value on this meal. Free chicken soup. Popover breads.... read more Good to dine in earlier today. Nice view. Great Food. The best is the service!! Our server added so much value on this meal. Free chicken soup. Popover breads. They even ask if we want to take home some!! ???????????????????? he should be the Employeeof the Month!!

The world food tour continued at Mariposa ? we took in the Monet Exhibition at the Convention Center, then went for an early dinner. They?re still closing early... read more The world food tour continued at Mariposa ? we took in the Monet Exhibition at the Convention Center, then went for an early dinner. They?re still closing early (8pm) and operating with the Sunset menu, which is really the lunch menu. Interestingly,they offer a couple of wines at ridiculously good prices. We opted for the 2020 Belle Glos Balade for $37. This sells for morein the store so how could we pass this up? Being young, it needed time to open up but I sensed blackberry and plum and funny asit may sound, a taste of Coke. As the evening progressed, so did the wine. We ordered the Arancini, Asian Fried Chicken, SearedYellow Fin Tuna and the Ribeye Steak Tare. The arancini was supposed to contain unagi but all I sensed was whole grain mustardaioli (it was supposed to be nori aioli). This was the least successful dish for me. The Asian Fried Chicken was a treat ?boneless, battered chicken in a shoyu sake sauce. The seared Yellow Fin Tuna was the star ? a yuzu sauce with a hint ofjalepeno, edamame and cut beans perfectly offset the seared fish. The ribeye was served with deep fried yellow potato wedges. Itwas supposed to come with umami butter but it appeared to be the same sauce served with the fried chicken. The beef was tenderand flavorful; the potatoes were crisp and waxy (in a good way). Dessert were an Affogato and two espresso (so three in all)and the chocolate macadamia nut tart. The richness of the ice cream and the espressos (I used all three atop the ice cream) madeit a sublime experience. The tart? I had one bite and it was luscious and rich. It was a beautiful evening; the food and winewere excellent; the service very good. All in all, an excellent experience at a surprisingly modest cost. Highly recommended,even with the limited menu.