Moku Kitchen

Honolulu

New American Restaurant

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While the design of Moku Kitchen, which sports plenty of sleek wooden accents and a honeycombed ceiling, has a distinct Asian feel, the cuisine stretches beyond standards like pot stickers and banh mi (though, those are both available), featuring everything from tacos and poke to wood-fired pizzas and burgers. Two stars among the bunch are the flavor-packed duck tacos with a memorable habanero pineapple salsa and the spicy hapa poke with ono, ahi, and chili peppers. Moku is also home to a 46ft bar that boasts 36 craft beers and a unique wine keg system that offers 12 biodynamic and sustainable wines on tap. When it comes to cocktails, you'll want to try the Monkeypod Mai Tai, which is well-balanced with a touch of tartness from the honey-lilikoi foam.