Ka 'Ikena Laua'e Restaurant
4303 Diamond Head Rd FD, Honolulu HI 96816
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International
Attn: Our OHELO Building is being renovated so we have relocated to the 220 Grille space located on the 2nd floor of OHIA building.
Ka`Ikena Laua`e is a learning laboratory operated by Culinary students under the direction of Chef and Dining room Instructors.
The two sessions offered each semester are open to the public and reservations are required. Please understand that daily reservations are limited & based on our class sizes. Thank you for your understanding.
Reservations
Booking Notes:
As reservations are limited per day we may not be able to increase your party size after the booking is created. While we try to accommodate all requests; we cannot guarantee them. For parties of 6 or more please call our reservation line at 808-734-9499. Multiple bookings for a single party will not be combined to one table. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
Business Info
- Address: 4303 Diamond Head Rd FD, Honolulu HI 96816
- Cross Street: 2nd Floor of OHIA Building (220 Grille space)
- Location: Honolulu
- Cuisine: Asian | European | International | Mediterranean | Pacific Rim |
- Cost: | Inexpensive
- Category: Upscale Casual
- Star Rating:
- Reservations: Required
- Dress Code: Business Casual
- Meals Served: Lunch | Dinner |
- Parking: Public Lot |
- Payment Options: VISA | MasterCard | Discover | JCB | Cash | Debit |
- Corkage Fee: 0.00 | Alcohol limit:1-750mL wine or 6pk beer/couple
- Website: https://go.hawaii.edu/yAf
- Phone: 808-734-9499
- Features: BYOB,
- Occasion: Romantic Dining, Business Dining, Special Occasion,
Photos
Business Hours
Reservations Available
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
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DINNERS-Spring 2025 2nd mod
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Valid between: April 8, 2025 - May 1, 2025 -
Lunch - 2nd Mod Spring 25
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Valid between: April 22, 2025 - May 1, 2025 - Wednesday
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DINNERS-Spring 2025 2nd mod
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Valid between: April 8, 2025 - May 1, 2025 -
Lunch - 2nd Mod Spring 25
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Valid between: April 22, 2025 - May 1, 2025 - Thursday
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DINNERS-Spring 2025 2nd mod
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Valid between: April 8, 2025 - May 1, 2025 -
Lunch - 2nd Mod Spring 25
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Valid between: April 22, 2025 - May 1, 2025 - Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
F.A.Q.s
Frequently Asked Questions- When are you open during the year?
- As this is a learning laboratory for our Culinary Arts Program, we have two (2) service modules within the SPRING (January- May) semester and in the FALL (August- December) semester and are open for about a month for each service module.
- When are you open during the week?
- Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays. Please check our website for specific service dates and times.
- When are your seating times?
- Lunch: 10:30am-11:30am (every 15 min)
- Can I increase my party size?
- Reservations are limited and contingent on the size of our classes so we may NOT be able to accommodate increases in your current reservation.
- Do you offer vegetarian, vegan or gluten free options?
- While some of our menu items may be able to be converted by omitting certain items it is NOT guaranteed that we will have an option during the current session. Please check our website for current menu items.
Customer Reviews & Ratings
4.81 out of 5 stars based on 844 votes
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 27, 2025
Reiko S.
We always enjoyed foods and services.
My friend she is a vegetarian and they arrange the meal wonderful. Mahalo
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 8/10
Apr 24, 2025
Ray N.
Although service help appeared nervous, it will be overcome as they have more experience over time. They were all very friendly, very professional & tried their best to giver the best customer service. Kudos to the instructors for being very patient with the students & providing excellent hands on experience to the students! I would highly recommend this restaurant to my friends.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 24, 2025
Linda K.
Excellent experience here at Ka 'Ikena Laua'e today. We were serviced by an exceptional team of students, with our main server being Sophie. Sophie and all others were very professional, provided perfect service, and made our lunch extra special.
The dishes prepared by the students were beautiful to look at and delicious. Not a single mark was missed in any area and we were extremely pleased.
Special thanks to this semester's fine group of students and their excellent instructors for such a wonderful experience. We look forward to our next visit soon!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 10, 2025
Jacque F.
Our server was Bam, and she was amazing from beginning to end. She was very attentive to us. There were 6 of us and she made sure we were always content with our drinks, table settings and food. She gave us great recommendations and was very friendly and knowledgeable about the dishes. The food was fantastic as well. We had one of everything pretty much and nothing disappointed.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 28, 2025
Karen S.
All was great! Our servers were prompt, efficient, attentive, and courteous. The food was very good - my only criticism there is that the bacon in the carbonara should be trimmed for fat (or use pancetta instead, and render the fat). We also had the short ribs which were very well prepared and presented. Thank you for a great experience!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 21, 2025
D. W.
Always an enjoyable experience (food and talking with the students).
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 21, 2025
Glenn N.
Excellent all around...good environment to foster the next generation of restaurant workers...Bravo...
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 16, 2025
Scott Alan B.
Excellent as always! My favorite comfort restaurant!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 15, 2025
Marjorie K.
ENJOYED the professional workmanship displayed in the food and service. This is a full creditation to the expertise displayed by your management staff who diligently train/perfect the students. Keep up the great job!
Appreciate the new reservation system that allows the public to book reservations within a wider window. This allows the public to "plan" in advance when arranging get-togethers.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 12, 2025
Sandy G.
Our food was very delicious!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 05, 2025
Linda K.
We thoroughly enjoyed the menu selections and appreciated the kindness and attentiveness of staff. Excellent in every way - mahalo students and faculty!!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 05, 2024
Sherrie R.
Wow. Wow!!!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 30, 2024
Vicky C.
Food was absolutely wonderful: prepared well, presentation unique, and tasted so delicious! One needs to remember that this is a "laboratory classroom" and students are learning how to be professionals. But the students have great attitudes and aim to please. They're not yet mind-readers, so don't hesitate to ask!
Our guests included a former head chef at local restaurants, and he was most impressed! Bravo!
Room for improvement: It seems that our "server" had not yet had lessons in how to pour (customer-provided) wine, so it dribbled as they were finished the pour. We gave them a hint: turn the bottle as you're tilting the bottle back. No more red drops on the tablecloth!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 28, 2024
Jacqueline M.
My brisket was too salty
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 22, 2024
Marjorie K.
Excellent dining experience .... impressive food creativity/presentation and well trained professional service staff.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 21, 2024
Amy S.
Chef Alan does a great job with his students. Servers were more careful this time, our waiter (Tehani) was very attentive and accommodating.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 20, 2024
Venie L.
Appreciate there were baked goods for sale. Suggest to provide a menu of items for sale and an order form that patrons can complete. Staff can set aside this order for the patron to pick up on way out.
Ambiance rated as 8/10 is for spacing of tables, felt cramped. I understand this is temporary due to renovation. Mahalo nui.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 19, 2024
Grata K.
Our seating lost the famous paranomic ocean view as in the previous location.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 5/10
- Value: 9/10
Oct 11, 2024
francis w.
Excellent lunch service!! Normal restaurant is under renovation. Current temporary room is not that good. Dessert choice is outstanding.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 9/10
Oct 11, 2024
Gary N.
I enjoyed the meal and service - mahalo. I think I like the old Kaikena room a little better - can't wait for the reopening. Mahalo piha!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 08, 2024
Michael I.
Always a pleasure dining at Ka 'Ikena Laua'e. The menu selection catered to all tastes (seafood, poultry, meat, vegetarian, etc.). Our starters and entree both were prepared well and artistically plated. Kei served us very well and we enjoyed interacting with her. It was our first time in the 220 Grille space and we felt that it worked out well as a temporary space. We feel that that the student-run dining experience is of great value for them and for us. The students are able to demonstrate/practice what they've learned in a close to realistic setting and we customers not only enjoy the food/service, but "give back" and support the program.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 05, 2024
Holly L.
Excellent
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 04, 2024
Tad I.
Excellent service, ambience, and food! Such a welcoming and high class environment! We will return soon.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 9/10
Oct 03, 2024
lourdes t.
Cheyenne was a great server! Everything tasted great, it was a wonderful experience for our first visit. Hope to make it back again soon
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 03, 2024
Elizabeth A.
I had heard about the restaurant some year ago, and was so happy to experience it. Everything was outstanding, … food, service, value and ambiance. Also, the dessert cart was simply awesome I would be remiss if I didn't mention the service we got from Kei (student from Osaka, Japan). She was so very pleasant, helpful, and attentive when I told her that it was our first time. We are looking forward to the next one in November/December. Thank you for such a wonderful experience!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 6/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 02, 2024
Mei M.
We had the Oshizushi and Mauka-Makai for appetizers, the Salmon for entree and Apple Pie and Chocolate Cream Pie for dessert. The only complaint is that the chicken on the Mauka-Makai was too dry, hard. The rest of the meal was really good! The service staff was very attentive and great. Special mention and appreciation for our server Kapena, he made our experience truly lovely!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 02, 2024
Joseph D.
An excellent 3 course meal by the students and great service from the staff. Will definitely bring friends by in the future. Really enjoy the option to buy additional pastries to take home.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 28, 2024
Christine L.
Hope you can get to your new dining location at the culinary kitchen on DH slopes asap. The lighting and current venue takes away from the wonderful dining experience. Also, the reservation was Extremely hard to get.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 27, 2024
Dean Y.
We had a great experience at your new location! Cheyenne was our server and she was very well versed in the menu and specials and accommodating with all aspects of service. The food was excellent and we were afforded the opportunity to purchase your wonderful desserts and other baked goods which was a highlight of our dining experience. Great value and ambience!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 27, 2024
Leila L.
What a wonderful experience eating at Ka 'Ikena Laua'e Restaurant. Our server, Cheynne, was marvelous and a delight. Thank you for providing the public with access to your culinary wonders. We can't wait to dine there again!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 27, 2024
Shari O.
Excellent job! Food, service and portion size were great! I loved the lemon meringue pie too!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 27, 2024
Chizu H.
1 couse dishes were SO salty
second couse dishes were less salty.
Bakery goods are So delicious!!!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 26, 2024
Kathleen D.
Great food, great service, great experience.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 26, 2024
Sharon P.
As always, we had a wonderful experience! Food was delicious!!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 20, 2024
Pearl N.
The food was amazing, as always; the front of the house students were eager to please. The servers were so attentive to detail: when one of our party was taking his time finishing his starter, they patiently waited to serve the entrees. Fine dining restaurants on Oahu are dwindling, so it's wonderful to have this program as a fine dining option.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 19, 2024
Leonard C.
Ambience was excellent; clean & bright. Service was enthusiastic & courteous.
Food was excellent, both in presentation & tastes. Prices reasonable.
All around, a top notch dining experience.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 4/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 18, 2024
Elena C.
Enjoyed the entire experience. Bravo to staff and instructors!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 18, 2024
Carol H.
Great lunch. Great chance to enjoy fine dining (without the pretension!) while supporting the program and students. As we live in Mililani, and no longer have family living in Hawaii Kai, we haven’t been to Ka ‘Ikena for many many years. And whenever I do think of The Pearl at LCC, it’s always between sessions ☹️. We are planning for dinner now, with our culinary student/friend so she can see the program from the other side. See you soon.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 18, 2024
Becky G.
The new facility was much better than anticipated. We went the first day and were impressed with the quality of service and presentation of the food being it was the beginning of the Semester. Favorable selections of main meals, however, I had requested the steak be medium rare and it was medium well, which was a little disappointing. Pictures of all dishes on the website were very helpful in our expectations. Pecan tart was excellent. I also enjoyed the fish with ulu and a tasteful sauce. The fish was very moist. Looking forward to another visit soon!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 18, 2024
Linda K.
Cheyenne was our server today and she did exceptionally well. She was poised, polite, and friendly, making us feel so welcomed. Food offerings were very impressive and beautifully presented. Only improvement we could suggest would be with beverages. Butterfly Pea Lemonade was served way too sweet this semester and coffee was lukewarm and watered-down. But aside from that, it looks like this group of students are off to a great start. Mahalo!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 26, 2024
Chika Y.
So delicious.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 20, 2024
Mei M.
I gave 7/10 stars for ambience because the room felt like it could use an overall refresh. Although I was seated away from the windows, I could still appreciate the beautiful view. All the students did a great job on the food and service. I enjoyed the ahi tartare appetizer very much, well seasoned and so flavorful. The wellington pork tenderloin was also very nicely cooked and really delicious. For dessert I had the tiramisu which was also very good; I couldn’t finish it though, I forgot it contains alcohol…. My bad :( I had the butterfly pea lemonade and that was truly a delight!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 18, 2024
WALLACE I.
2 opportunities to improve:
1) There was coffee between the bottom of the cup and saucer.
2) After the waiter presented us with entrees, he told us to enjoy our appetizers.
Everything else was wonderful!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 18, 2024
Karen T.
Our waiter and server were cordial and knowledgeable about the fare so could tell us whether our taste preferences would be met. There was a nice array of selections. The entire staff were not intrusive yet always available to satisfy our needs. Excellent!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 05, 2024
Kelsey N.
Everything was great all around & considering it was educational, the students made great effort to do their best. The servers were a little stiff but it was obvious that they were nervous so we tried to be encouraging even if they made mistakes. The food was also exceptional quality, on par with some of the more “fancy” overpriced restaurants locally and in all honesty, I was so surprised to have my entree include an appetizer & dessert at no extra charge. What a deal for such an excellent meal! Thank you to everyone who serviced us that day & I hope the students continue to hone their skills.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 05, 2024
Bennet Y.
Great experience. The food and service were excellent. Thank you.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 04, 2024
Kathleen D.
Really appreciate the experience. Been dining with guests at Ka Ikena for years. Small suggestions: Sweet Pea tea is always very (too) sweet (definitely don't need added sugar water). Sometimes food seems salty (diners can add their own if they want more salt). The students are sincere and humble. The floor manager is ON IT supportive of and helping the students and the diners as needed. We enjoy buying baked goods at end of the meal. Great program!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 01, 2024
kim n.
we had a great experience.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 26, 2024
Diana H.
Great service...great food! First time visit and will plan to go again. Students were so attentive. Thank you for a great dining experience.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 23, 2024
Valerie B.
Excellent food and technical program. Thank you!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Feb 23, 2024
Charlene L.
Portions were huge for lunch. Very beautiful ambience, views to east Honolulu were spectacular. I wish you would sell more dessert items to take home. Thank you for a wonderful experience at KCC.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 23, 2024
Linda L.
I have been a BIG fan of the student sessions at Ka Ikena, and the take out offerings
on special occasions. This year's menu choices were superb! Excellent variety, beautiful plating, generous & delicious. Obtaining reservations is a challenge, but I am grateful to have them and introduced many people to this wonderful venue.
Aaron is an excellent teacher, personable and helpful. Five Stars!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 16, 2024
Garyce K.
Everything was perfect! The service was excellent. Everyone was polite and attentive, and worked efficiently. Also, the food was so delicious! Thank you for a very enjoyable experience. ☺
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 15, 2024
Marjorie K.
A remarkable dining experience....... Well trained front-of-the-house staff combined with impressive food presentation/taste.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 15, 2024
Alison O.
Daniel was our server. Very personable and attentive. When asked about an entree, he showed us a photo of it while explaining what was in the dish. When asked about whether an appetizer contains MSG, he checked with the chef and came back right away with a response. The other student waitstaff came by several times to ask if we wanted our drinks refilled and if we wanted more bread. Excellent customer service!
Re our entrees, the salmon with soba was an interesting combination. Perhaps the salmon could be soaked longer in the soy-based sauce or have more seasoning added because the fish was rather bland. The other dishes and dessert were spot on! Thank you for a delicious lunch!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 10, 2024
Ameen K.
Always a gastronomic pleasure eating at the Ka'lkena Laua'e dining room. It's a pleasure talking to the students and the food and views are first rate.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 09, 2024
Karlyn P.
Excellent personal greeting by each student ; interface at each juncture a pleasant one.
Each dish presented to please the eye. Wonderful variation in texture complimenting one another.
Thank you for a most enjoyable lunch !
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 08, 2024
Vicky C.
Knowing that we were dining with future restauranteurs serving us, it was a wonderful experience as we engaged in conversation not only about our meal, but other aspects of their education. It was a grand time, and only wish we (those of us who work) could enjoy a dinner.
Walking to our vehicles, we also engaged with some of the chefs-in-training and enjoyed those conversations (and words of encouragement) with them!
Thank you!!!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 08, 2024
Sharon P.
Always a wonderful experience!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 08, 2024
Valarie K.
The service was excellent. The staff was very attentive but not too much so. The menu options provided a nice variety of items to choose from. The food was well prepared and presented. The dessert cart was enticing with great options to choose from. Everything from the muffins to the desserts was delicious. As always the view from the restaurant is hard to beat and adds to the pleasant ambience. Awesome value that we feel is the best deal in town. Kudos to the staff and students!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Feb 06, 2024
Harvey N.
We brought our friend, who was visiting from Thailand. He was a former Hawaii resident and lived in the Kahala area. He totally enjoyed dining at Ka Ikena.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 06, 2024
Harvey N.
We enjoy coming to this training site to enjoy the efforts of the instructors and the students. The dishes and their presentation were enjoyable. Keep up the great work!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 02, 2024
Joyce K.
We had a lovely dining experience. The food was delicious, the plating was elegant, and this service warm and friendly. We had a wonderful lunch!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 02, 2024
Deborah C.
Such a wonderful experience from beginning to end. We can wait to plan our next visit. Mahalo nui loa!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 01, 2024
Brenda G.
We had a great time at lunch today. Everything was so nice and the students try so hard to please. Wish they would just speak a bit louder. Wish we could have purchased some pastries before they ran out. We booked for Feb 14 & hope the pastries are offered then.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 1/10
Dec 01, 2023
Mae F.
All was served with perfection by the student staff who were patient, pleasant, courteous, & attentive.
There is nothing that the students can improve, they will make excellent servers after this course training.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 01, 2023
raynette d.
Totally awesome !!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 30, 2023
William L.
When will you re-open?
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 23, 2023
Yumi G.
Excellent service. Would come back again in the future for sure!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Nov 22, 2023
Joan K.
Initial table service was slow but good attitude with the waiters. The staff took pride in their work. Food was interesting, had Hawaii considerations noted.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 17, 2023
Beverly W.
I always love coming here. The food was good, and worth the $. It's a good training ground for the students to be in a restaurant setting and learning how to service guests. Minor improvement - service should be from the right, not the left. It's always nice to have the dish explained when it's served, so that would be a nice added touch. Presentation of food was excellent.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 17, 2023
Lise D.
Enjoyed another wonderful meal by KCC students. Thank you!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Nov 15, 2023
Becky G.
Always enjoy my luncheons at KCC. Top notch service and unique choices of food selections. I like the option to purchase extra desserts.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 15, 2023
Romyn S.
It was great! Our server, Chris, was great! All the students were attentive in pouring water and asking if we wanted bread. When we had a question, one of them waited to get the person in charge to ask about the food. That person also was awesome and explained the dish because we weren't sure if it was supposed to be that way as we haven't had it before. Food looked nice and it was unique kinds of dish. The dessert cart is awesome, I wish I could try all the desserts so it was hard to choose but I think any one of them would have been a good decision either way. Thanks y'all and good job!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 13, 2023
Sunny P.
This was an excellent dining experience. We enjoyed interacting with the student wait staff and their instructor/mentor. Thank you for a great birthday celebration experience.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 11, 2023
Nanette T.
Great services from the students. The food was delicious!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 10, 2023
Sabrina G.
The food was fantastic and the service was excellent.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Nov 10, 2023
Terry J.
The appetizers, breads, main dishes and deserts were excellent.
Opportunities to improve: refill drinks ( including the water) more frequently.
lamb was excellent but chutney didn't go well with the lamb.
Thank you, fun and delicious
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 10, 2023
Kathleen D.
Service was fabulous. Lots of care taken with the presentation; extraordinary. Floor manager was observant and available. Students smiles despite nerves add to experience. Great breads! Photography worthy desserts.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 09, 2023
Sharon P.
Our server, Vi, was so nice and friendly. She as answered our questions and kept water glasses full. The food was amazing. We thank everyone at Ka ‘Ileana Laua’e for a fabulous experience.
The designated parking stalls are great.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 09, 2023
Sharon T.
The food was especially yummy since I havent been there in a very long time. We had a very cute and amicable server and her fellow wait help helped her to make the dining experience even more memorable. Mahalo nui loa for allowing us to be there!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 09, 2023
janice a.
Excellent service, portions were more than sufficient, value for 3 choices very reasonable. Always enjoy going there and exposing new people to this venue.
Keep up the fantastic job
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 20, 2023
Rika S.
We enjoyed lunch, which served as prix fixe course. I like their creative and innovative dishes and love the authentic dessert! But it was a little too sweet for me.
The waiter student at our table was worked really hard to serve us and did a good job. A few more smiles would have been a perfect score.
We were pleased with our experience at this restaurant. We would like to visit again, but the restaurant is open only for a limited period and we are not sure if we will be able to get reservations. Mahalo ♥️
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 06, 2023
Gail W.
Nice place with wonderful view. Very attentive staff. Delicious dishes in pretty presentations. Appetizers, drinks, and dessert included makes the price very appealing.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 06, 2023
Mae F.
All was done to perfection from the host greeting you with a smile at the entry, the gracious, courteous, & attentive servers who continuously filled your glasses or asked how everything was going. The food was suberb, displaying a great deal of creativity in the preparation & presentation. Our dining experience will probably be the highlight of our visiting mo'opuna from California. They all ate heartily & enjoyed this dining experience which I am sure they will remember forever. I have been a long-time patron & thank the staff & the students for their service to the community & visitors. Mahalo nui loa, Mae Fujii
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 05, 2023
Atlas C.
We had a fun time! Thank you (-:
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 29, 2023
Beth M.
It was such a pleasant and delightful dining experience. My friend and I plan to visit again.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 28, 2023
Mayumi M.
Very delicious food and very nice service, my son said he wants to learn cooking at this school. This restaurant is definitely better than the very expensive food I had at a restaurant in Waikiki the other day.
Thank you so much!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 28, 2023
Jeanne K.
Everyone was so nice and all the food was delicious! We are definitely coming back!!! The culinary program is fabulous and we are so fortunate to be able to dine this type of cuisine. It’s a win win!!!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 22, 2023
Pearl N.
Thoughtful planning is evident in the menu: something for vegetarians, pescatarians, and omnivores. Each dish is exquisitely crafted, featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients such as perfectly ripened watermelon pleasantly paired with unexpected flavors for a delightful watermelon caprese salad! Each dish, from starter to dessert, was carefully plated to please the eye, and more importantly please the palate.
The Beef Wellington was tender and tasty, and if you're a vegetarian, try the Portabella Wellington! Both seafood options earned raves: perfectly cooked and seasoned.
Don't skip dessert! If you want a variety, try the Flight, but the Baked Alaska and Lilikoi Creme Brulee are also delicious!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 22, 2023
Donna H.
The appetizers did not have a vegetarian option. Views are great. It was an exceptionally noisy day but I understand.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 22, 2023
Sandra C.
The STAFF were so Hospitable , polite, genuine with interactions with me, us . Went out of their way to check on how the food tasted, our beverages were satisfactory, we got VIP service that is lacking these days in restaurant industry. I'm glad that your students are being trained/ taught how to be excellent servers at KCC, encouraging to know that these servers will change the trend for the future. I love the cleanliness , neatness of table settings, rooms ambience, the priceless view in A/C.
. Of course i return to dine frequently we get TOP service, delicious food, pleasantly plated. INSTRUCTORS KEEP UP THE GREAT TEACHINGS!!!!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 22, 2023
Cherille N.
We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The servers were very professional and well trained and the food was great. Presentation of the food was also very beautiful.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 22, 2023
Bonnie C.
Make menu option available to view on reservation page or indicate where to look
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 5/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 20, 2023
Janice S.
Our waiter James was so pleasant and answered all of our questions. We really enjoyed lunch. But the hawaii appetizer tako was very hard and not flavorful. The Vietnamese ban mi noodles was disappointing as I wanted noodles and it was an omelette made of flour and turmeric so it was not good and odd. I also did not find the grilled pieces in the lettuce to have any point as there was no taste of Vietnam except for the pickled vegetables. I wish the desserts had a haupia, ube, mango, guava, or other Asian flavors since it was an Asia pacific theme but the desserts were standard choices that were boring. I did LOVE the kona coffee and refills, and the selection of rolls, breads, and cheese biscuits were to die for. I'm glad they asked if I wanted more bread YES!!! Thank you the experience is still 10 out of 10 though....love the professor, students, and chef
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 15, 2023
Michael M.
the food was just a little too well seasoned. right on the border of being too salty. it made everything homogenous and a little uninteresting. I has the scallop and mung bean risotto. I loved the flavors. the cook on the scallops and risotto and adobo was great but the risotto was a little too salty. an under seasoned risotto with finishing salt would make it less monotonous with pops of salinity would make the dish more interesting.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 13, 2023
Eileen S.
Really enjoyed seeing the students learn fine dining service and everyone was super attentive. Made my mom's bday! Food was great, particularly the pastries and appetizers.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 13, 2023
John M.
we love sharing a table here with our friends. The food is always great and the students are lots of fun. BYOB is a wonderful bonus.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 13, 2023
Linh H.
Food was great with beautiful presentation. Portions are overly generous for fine dining. Students were friendly and earnest to do well. THANK YOU!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 28, 2023
Karen N.
Everything was wonderful! We enjoyed Ruth's attention to us very much! She is an asset to the program.