Ka 'Ikena Restaurant at Kapiolani Community College

Ka 'Ikena Restaurant at Kapiolani Community College
Restaurant Cuisine: Hawaiian, American
4303 Diamond Head Road
Honolulu 96816
#2
of 1263 restaurants in Honolulu
TripZen Score
8.5 / 10 Overall
98% Recommend
9Overall8Food
9Food
Activities: Health club, Hot tub, Pool (outdoors)
Check-in / Check-out time: 11am / 3pm
Description:The majestic "Million Dollar" ocean view from The Ka Ikena Restaurant of the Culinary Institute of the Pacific is surpassed only by the gourmet delights found on its menus. The Culinary Institute of the Pacific at Kapi`olani Community College has produced many of Hawaii’s top chefs who have become world ...Read more
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Traveler Reviews

TripZen Score
8.5 / 10 Overall
98% Recommend
9Overall8Food
9Food
Overall
  • Everything was superb....Wonderful experience.
  • The food was characteristic of the finest restaurants in Hawaii that we have sampled.
  • However, this visit was a little disappointing
  • the setting was one for the student waiters, chefs, ushers, etc. were all trying to get the experience of working in a real restaurant
  • It is always an adventure to try the various menu items offered, and everything is delicious.
  • I believe that the students do not have alot of fine dining experience (because of their age and income) so don't know what is really expected by the customer.
  • My dining experience was fantastic.
  • Thank you for a wonderful dining experience!
  • We were not impressed with our experience.
  • Dining experience was excellent
  • The entire experience was wonderful.
  • Ka'Ikena is a great experience.
  • My experience at Ka'Ikena Restaurant was wonderful.
  • The student help try so hard to make dining a special experience.
  • Ka Ikena Restaurant is a great find!
  • A wonderful experience for Hawaii residents and to the lucky visitors who learn this well-kept secret.
  • Great venue for learning and great dining.
  • Good value AND a great practical experience for students.
  • Overall it was quite a good experience.
  • Wonderful overall experience -
  • have refound an excellent restaurant!
  • For the money it is an excellent dining experience.
  • I would highly recommend it to others.
Food
  • The food presentation was outstanding as well as the flavor combinations.
  • All of enjoyed our meal.
  • Food and service was excellent.
  • The food was excellent.
  • The recipes were inventive, creative, inspired....Large portions ehlp you leave the table stuffed.
  • The food was wonderful, the service is always right on top of it with a smile
  • As usual Ka Ikena's menu and food was excellent.
  • Excellent lunch, prepared and served by students at the Kapiolani Community College culinary program.
  • A secret gem of dining.
  • I enjoyed lunch,the view & food....The food was very good and well presented....Yogurt pie delicious.
  • My dining experience was fantastic.
  • The taste of the food was superb.
  • I really enjoyed the food most of all.
  • The Cream of Mushroom soup and the fruit tart were excellent (very tasty).
  • The food was good, but not impressive.
  • We love the Friday buffet lunches....Last Friday's brunch was quite satisfying --
  • As usual, the food was delicious.
  • The food was GREAT -...The dessert was wonderful too!...This time, the fresh fish was swordfish....And the dessert was okay -
  • We think the duck is a little fatty but it's still good.
  • Excellent service and food!
  • Food we ordered was really good
  • The food was a great form and delicious.
  • Food was delicious and presentation beautiful.
  • Interesting Vienna bread with nice texture and chew.
  • As always, the food was superb.
  • Always enjoy the selection of food.
  • The food is consistently outstanding, with inventive menus that feature a variety of flavor, texture and color.
  • Food was excellent and served beautifully.
  • The food and presentation was done very well.
  • We all enjoyed it when one of the student chefs came out to see how we enjoyed our meal and to get our feedback;
  • Outstanding food selections with great/reasonable prices.
  • The menu is quite inventive for as culinary school.
  • The food was excellent and the scenery was breathtaking.
  • The food and atmosphere was outstanding.
  • The food was very good -...The bread was also excellent....My wife's steak was superb....My tiramisu was very good.
  • we enjoyed the lunch and can't wait to come back!
Service
  • Food and service was excellent.
  • Especially enjoyed attention by staff, their appearance and friendly smiles.
  • The food was wonderful, the service is always right on top of it with a smile
  • However, the good friends and conversation made up for the fair service.
  • Service,though attentive,was not efficient for the staff
  • The staff were very friendly.
  • The service was not as good as last semester and I went 4 times then.
  • The waiter was never attentive to our needs.
  • beverage service was slow.
  • Service was good and friendly.
  • Excellent service and food!
  • Great service by the students.
  • The service was excellent, as usual.
  • The waitress we had was not knowledgeable with menu items.
  • Your staff were splendid and so helpful.
  • Student waiters warm and diligent tho still learning.
  • The service is earnest, quick and charming, with these students trying their best to live up to the high standard set in the kitchen.
  • Overall it was quite a good experience.
  • The waitstaff was very attentive, but not obnoxious.
  • The waitstaff were very good (our waiter was a little nervous, but he did an excellent job!
  • The service was a little clumsy
  • However, he was very kind and humble about his service
Ambience
  • The food presentation was outstanding as well as the flavor combinations.
  • the view is magnificent!
  • I will still continue to patronize the restaurant due to the value, atmosphere & to support the KCC culinary program
  • I enjoyed lunch,the view & food.
  • The view was very impressive.
  • great view, very pleasant decor and a comfortable enviroment.
  • great views!
  • The atmosphere is great.
  • Food was delicious and presentation beautiful.
  • The food and presentation was done very well.
  • The presentation of the food was excellent.
  • spacious seating.
  • The presentation was lovely....It has a magnificent view.
  • The food was excellent and the scenery was breathtaking.
  • The food and atmosphere was outstanding....I was surprised by the great view.
Value
  • A very good value.
  • The price is reasonable.
  • Good value AND a great practical experience for students.
  • Outstanding food selections with great/reasonable prices.

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