One of my dear friends Alfredo is now working at Honu, the sister restaurant to the ever popular Mala Tavern. Bryan and I rode over (double on Bryan's new Vespa) to meet Alfredo at the restaurant for lunch. Neither Bryan nor I had been there yet, so we were excited to try it out.
Honu and Mala Tavern sit side by side facing the ocean. Mala Tavern is a more intimate (read: crowded) space, so I was really taken aback by how airy and roomy the interior of Honu felt.
The beer list is quite extensive. Bryan and I got a kick looking over their selections, but I was most excited to see Lindeman's Framboise on the menu. I hadn't had one since I left Portland. Delicious!!
The Honu menu is overwhelming--but in the best of ways. I can't imagine being a tourist trying to figure out how to make the most out of one meal at Honu. I'm lucky that Honu is only a 5 minute bike ride away, because I cannot wait to come back in and sample the rest of the menu. And trust me, the menu is extensive. It's going to take me another 7 visits to try everything that jumped out at me.
Honu is known for its fresh seafood and pizza, but I was really impressed with the vegan and vegetarian options.
Alfredo pictured with his order of the decadent Crab Mac and Cheese (garnished with a sprig of lavender). Bryan and I loved this dish. The mac and cheese is creamy and rich, done right with a blend of bechamel sauce, a bountiful bevy of cheeses (parmesan, pepper jack and cheddar) and of course, truffle oil!
We shared the Special Pizza of the Day: rock shrimp and microgreens dressed in a saffron infused sauce.
Bryan ordered the Fried Ipswich Clam sandwich--served with delicious sweet potato fries!
And I ordered the lentil quinoa veggie burger with a slice of sharp cheddar. The burger got served with a side of an oriental dressing which complemented the flavors of the veggie patty perfectly. I was also super happy with the side kale salad I swapped in instead of fries.
The only problem with the burger? It was almost too stacked to eat!!
Lunch at Honu was downright amazing. After we ate all that we could, we kicked back and talked about our food for a long while. I was so impressed with the combination of flavors presented in every dish. There is definitely a fine eye for detail on the menu, and it shows in every single bite. Highly recommended! I cannot wait to go back again. There is still so much I want to try including the Lamb Riblets appetizer, the Coconut Squash Soup, the Gado Gado Salad, the Ahi Bruschetta...and the list goes on and on and on.
As we were leaving the restaurant, Alfredo was saying that he can't wait to come back and do dinner with us. That sounds fine by me!!
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