Sample Menu
A small "taste" of some of Chef Ippy's award winning cuisine. This is just a sample as menus are designed to your specific needs and wants.
Cold Appetizers
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Kauai Prawn Ceviche
Kauai Prawns Cured in Tahitian Lime & Coconut Cream with Waimea Cherry Tomatoes, Cold Smoked Japanese Cucumbers, Mango Spheres & Molokai Black Salt
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Ahi Tataki
Black Pepper Crusted Fire Seared Locally Caught Ahi Served Cold in a Yuzu Ponzu with Shaved Daikon, Micro Cilantro & Hawaiian Chili Pepper Aioli
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Hamachi Tartare
Kona Hamachi in Aromatic Ginger Soy Sauce, Avocado Miso Mousse, Candied Kau Orange Slice
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Smoked Salmon
Smoked Alaskan Salmon with a Sweet Chili Pickled Ginger Relish & Wasabi Aioli Served on a Wonton Crisp
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Watermelon "Sashimi"
White Soy Sauce Pressed Watermelon with Aged Olive Oil, Pickled Maui Onion & Kukui Nut Inamona
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Scallion Blini
Scallion Blini with Waimea Tomato Marmalade
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Cheese Plate
Parmigiano-Reggiano Crisp with Big Island Goat Cheese & Honey Mousse
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Fresh Figs
Fresh Figs with Sliced Serrano Jamon, Big Island Mac Nut Honey & Triple Creme Brie
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Charcuterie
Platter with Chef Selected Cured Meats, Cheeses, Homemade Jams & Pickles
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Caviar
Chef's Selection of Sustainably Imported & Domestic Caviars served with Brioche Toast Homemade Meyer Lemon Creme Fraiche & Chef Ippy's Waimea Mini
Bread & Butter Pickles
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From The Valley (Salads)
Spinach & Goat Cheese
Local Spinach, Hawaiian Salt Roasted Concord Grapes, Puna Goat Cheese, Candied Pecans with Macnut Vinaigrette
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Arugula & Gorgonzola
Waimea Arugula, Candied Walnuts, Gorgonzola, Asian Pear & Raspberry Vinaigrette
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Crab & Bacon
Waimea Mixed Greens, Bacon, Fresh Crab Meat, Cherry Tomato, Avocado & Wasabi Aioli
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Fresh Catch
Waimea Mixed Greens, Lilikoi Seared Fresh Caught Fish, Crispy Wonton, Kamuela Tomato, Pickled Maui Onion & Red Curry Vinaigrette
Warm For The Soul
(Soup)
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Carrot & Ginger
Caramelized Carrot, Coconut & Ginger Bisque
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Spinach Feta
Creamed Local Spinach, Feta Cheese & Pine Nuts
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Italian Onion
Caramelized Onion & Pancetta with Provolone & Italian Crostini
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Chicken Papaya
Citrus Brined Chicken Wontons with Green Papaya in Ginger Chicken Broth
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Lemongrass Ciopinno
Kamuela Tomato & Lemongrass Broth with Kaui Prawns, Local Fresh Caught Fish, Manila Clams & New Zealand Mussels
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Tomato Gorgonzola
Roasted Kamuela Tomato & Gorgonzola Bisque
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Waipio Taro Chowder
Waipio Valley Taro & Big Island Corn Chowder
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Dessert
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B&B Bread Pudding
Bacon Punalu'u Sweet Bread Pudding, Tahitian Vanilla Ice Cream & Bourbon Caramel Sauce
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Pavlova
(Crispy Meringue with Soft, Airy Center)
Vanilla Pavlova, Strawberry Coulis, Basil Syrup & Mango Sorbet
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Creme Brûlée
Macnut, Lavender Creme Brulee & Candied Macnuts
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Strawberry Basil Cake
Sweet Basil Cake, Macerated Strawberries, Dark Chocolate Sauce & Tahitian Vanilla Ice Cream
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"Hawaiian" Brown Betty
Apple & Pineapple Caramel Brown Betty, Candied Pecan Crumble & Macnut Ice Cream
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NY Cheesecake
Chef Ippy's Secret Family Recipe for the "Perfect" New York Style Cheesecake with Amaretti Cookie Crust and Big Island Honey Drizzle
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PB&B Ice Cream Sandwich
Peanutbutter & Dark Chocolate Chip Cookie, Banana Ice-Cream
Hot Appetizers
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Bruchetta
Homemade Lemon Ricotta, Pickled Waimea Tomatoes & Fresh Mint on Warm Ciabatta Crostini
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Duck Confit
Duck Confit Sliders, Crispy Fried Pub Onions, Bitter Greens and Caramelized Tomato Aioli on Sweetbread Roll
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Manapua
40 Hour Chinese Five Spice Braised Pork Belly and Namasu Stuffed Bao Buns With Pickled Beet Yogurt
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Keahole Lobster Tempura
Furikake Battered Tempura Fried Kona Cold Lobster with Chinese Black Bean Aioli and Garlic Chips
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Asian Arancini
Miso and Sake Fried Risotto Arancini's Stuffed with Pork Charsiu, Pickled Onions & Cilantro with Thai Basil Aioli
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Tofu
Grilled Hilo Tofu with Melted Smoked Gouda & Apple Sweet Onion Salsa with a Waimea Strawberry & Mustard Applesauce
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Manila Calms
Manila Clams Steamed in an Aromatic Lemongrass, Chili & Sake Buerre Blanc served with Black Garlic Buttered Crostini
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Hamakua Mushrooms
Alii Mushrooms Sautéed with Ginger & Sesame served with French Breakfast Radish & Pistachio Vinaigrette
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Baked Figs
Port Caramelized Red Onions & Mission Figs Baked with Big Island Goat Cheese and Served with Ciabatta Crostini
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Beach Style Miso Pork
Peanut Butter & Miso Marinated Grilled Pork Flatiron with Pickled Maui Onion
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Tempura Waimea Green Beans
Lightly Battered Crispy Waimea Green Beans with Hawaiian Chili Pepper Aioli
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Mahi "Larb" Lettuce Wrap
Chopped Local Mahi Ceviche, Peanut Sauce, Candied Shredded Carrots, Pickled Daikon, Nakamoto Green Leaf Lettuce
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Mulitas
Smoked Kalua Pig & Jack Cheese, Pico de Gallo Between Crisp Corn Tortillas with Cilantro Crema
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Poke
Chef Ippy's Signature Rainbow Poke, Salmon, Ahi, Octopus, Avocado in Ginger Soy Marinate with Candied Lemon & Smoked Molokai Black Salt
Large Plates
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40 Hour Pork Belly
Crispy Sous Vide Citrus Brined Pork Belly, in Ancient Ssamjang Sauce & Kimchee Melon
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Pork Flatiron
Grilled Duroc Heritage Pork Flatiron, Citrus Chimichuri, Pickled Red Onions & Grilled Big Island Mexican "Street" Corn
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Double Cut Pork Chop
Citrus Brined Duroc Heritage Double Cut Pork Chop, Homemade Porter Mustard, Caramelized Onion, Apple & Gorgonzola Tart
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Baby Back Ribs
Slow Smoked Baby Back Ribs, Bourbon BBQ Sauce, Beer Battered Bread & Butter Pickles, Pancetta Collards, Country Mashed Potatoes
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Fried Chicken
Pickle Brined Jidori Fried Chicken & Hawaiian Chilipepper Cornbread with Macnut Honey
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Roasted Chicken
Whole Butter Herb Roasted Jidori Chicken, Served With Grilled Fennel & Roasted Local Seasonal Vegetables
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Lilikoi Fresh Catch
Lilikoi Butter Seared Fresh Local Fish, Buttermilk Powder Tossed Crispy Molokai Purple Potato, Waipio Valley Fern Shoot Salad
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Whole Moi
Roasted or Fried Whole Moi Family Style with "Bug Juice" Fresh Herbs
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Kauai Shrimp
Whole Fried Kauai Shrimp, Unagi Sauce, Pickled Ginger Aioli & Japanese Pickles
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Misoyaki Butterfish
Chef Ippy's Award Winning Miso Marinated Black Cod, Pickled Ginger, Local Greens
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Blackened Salmon
Wild Alaskan Salmon, Grilled Pickled Fennel, Tarragon Creme Fraiche & Keawe Smoked Kabocha Pumpkin Puree
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Vongole Pasta
Fresh Linguini, Clams & Roasted Garlic Sangiovese Vellute
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Whole Roasted Acorn Squash
Quinoa White Bean Pilaf Stuffed Roasted Acorn Squash & House Blended Curry Coconut "Gravy"
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"Big Island" Heart of Palm
Tahitian Lime Sous Vide Heart of Palm, Alii Mushroom Tapenade & Japanese Cucumber Cipollini Onion Feta Faro 'Salad'
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Osso Bucco
Merlot Braised Veal (or Lamb) Osso Bucco, Anise Tomato Demi Glace & Chili Torched Broccolini
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Duck Confit
Confit Duck Leg, Wilted Frisee, Peach Vinaigrette, Candied Sliced Almonds & Roasted Tomato Brie Tart
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- Chef Ippy