omakase
Hanalei Country Club keeps omakase in one place: 2 stories so far. The section currently leads with “Savor Sushi, Sake, and Sunset Views at a Reimagined South Shore Retreat” and “A Taste of Home: Local Flavors Shine at Asato’s”. Sip a chilled glass of sake as the sun melts into the Pacific, this is the reimagined Stevenson's Library at the Grand Hyatt Kauaʻi Resort & Spa. A $58 tasting menu built on crack seed and shave ice sounds like a dare, yet Neale Asato has never been one to play it safe. Hanalei Bay Country Club is a vibrant digital guide to the island of Kauai—curated for travelers who want more than a vacation. The list below is every omakase story on Hanalei Country Club, newest first.
Savor Sushi, Sake, and Sunset Views at a Reimagined South Shore Retreat
Sip a chilled glass of sake as the sun melts into the Pacific, this is the reimagined Stevenson's Library at the Grand Hyatt Kauaʻi Resort & Spa. Long a beloved spot for sushi and cocktails on Kauaʻi's south shore, the retreat now pairs its creative rolls, aged Scotch, and craft cocktails with a refreshed design that feels both vibrant and grounded. It's the kind of place where luxury meets laid-back island energy, inviting you to linger over every bite and every view. For those drawn to storied elegance, our coverage of historic mansion hotels offers a deeper dive into timeless escapes worth discovering.
A Taste of Home: Local Flavors Shine at Asato’s
A $58 tasting menu built on crack seed and shave ice sounds like a dare, yet Neale Asato has never been one to play it safe. At Asato's Waikīkī, he's turned the snacks of our shared childhood into an hourlong culinary narrative, and honestly, the skepticism I brought to the table melted faster than the shave ice itself. It's a playful, grounded kind of luxury that doesn't need white tablecloths to feel elevated. For those who crave more island stories, our piece on the Pink Palace's enduring charm offers a different slice of Waikiki nostalgia. But this? This is comfort reimagined with a chef's confidence, proving the most authentic flavors are often the ones we thought we knew.