![]() ![]() The largest fish (besides the rays) in there was one Awa. Also gone were the massive Ulua they used to have. So kudos to the Oceanarium staff on that.Īs for the aquarium, the tank had a couple of large rays, standard size eagle rays, most of the typical Hawaiian reef fish, but no sharks. Service is typical buffet restaurant style, and I must say, they were quick to take away our finished plates, while keeping our water glasses full. But hey, for just $16, including everything else offered, what can you expect? As you can tell by the batter, speed more than attention to detail is the name of the game. lol Not that their Tempura was anything special either. They were bringing new pans out in very small batches, which didn’t take even minutes before they were attacked and cleaned out. This was especially problematic for the Tempura station. Go for da’ gold!Īny complaints? Well, primarily that they kept running out of the popular items, not having a replacement immediately ready. Minimal starch (rice) and maximum fresh seafood. You see that second plate (the round one)? That’s mine. Now you ask, was this lunch buffet worth $15.99? Absolutely! I was most impressed with the freshness of the Tako Poke, Ahi Poke and Sashimi. That’s because we all have similar tastes in what we like! There certainly were many other choices available that you must see, pick and choose for yourself here at the Oceanarium’s buffet. Yeah, most of the choices on the entree dishes above were the same. ![]() I think all it needed was a little more Hawaiian Salt, some poi on da’ side and this would have been perfect. Of course, no can touch Young’s or Ono’s, but for what it’s worth, solid. The execution was excellent as well, using a really fatty, generous piece of pork, wrapped in REAL Luau leaves and steamed in Ti Leaves. ![]() More full-size if you ask me! Enough that Diner “AC” split one with me. It was quite strange-looking.Ĭlockwise from top (10 o’clock): Miso Soup, Tako Poke, Ahi Poke, Pickled Ginger, Sashimi, Wasabi (choke), Shrimp Cocktail, Cucumber Maki and California MakiĬhowfunn noodles, Steamed Monchong with Lup Cheong!, Chirashi Rice, California Maki, Shrimp Tempura, Oden (you’re supposed to put that in a bowl!), and smoke-roasted pork (they said this was awesome!) None of us knew what the heck this fish was called. ![]() With that said, here’s a few plates that some of da’ gang chose at the buffet line that landed on our table…Ĭlockwise from top: Potato Salad, Steamed Monchong, Shrimp Tempura & Dipping Sauce, Charashi Rice, California Maki Roll, Roast Pork, Sashimi, Tako Poke & Ahi Poke Pastry Chef’s selection of tasty treats featuring: Okinawan Sweet Potato Pie, Lilikoi Chiffon Pie, Custard Pie,Ĭhocolate Haupia Cake, Chef’s Special, Mochi, Assorted Petite Pastries, Almond Float and Zenzai $15.50 adults, $8.50 children 5-10 years old, $9.50 seniors 65 years and overįresh Island Tossed Greens, Chef’s Assorted Specialty Salads, Island Sashimi, Fish and Tako Poke, Lomi Lomi Salmon, Potato Macaroni Salad and Fresh Fruit.Ĭhef’s selection featuring Miniature Pork Lau Lau, Island Chicken, Beef or Pork Specialty, Catch of the Day, Noodles or Pasta, and Hot Vegetable of the Day.Ĭhirashi, Hosomaki, Futomaki, California Roll, Shrimp & Vegetable Tempura, Nimono and Miso Soup. These fish went into a feeding frenzy over the lettuce “Happy Birthday!” “Congratulations!” “Will You Marry Me?” or even, “I want a divorce”. So granting his own request, we brought Diner E here for the Aloha Friday Lunch Buffet (just this past Friday) in celebration of his birthday.Īn Oceanarium Diver feeds the fishies fresh lettuce leavesĪs you seen in the first photo, Spongebob had the sign-waving job covered! Of course that’s just a Photoshop fantasy, but you can have a diver hold up a sign (for a fee) in the tank with any special message you’d like. While all of us have been here on our own for various functions throughout the years, never has our office gang come to the Oceanarium together for any of our annual birthday functions. But you will find plenty of entertainment and subject for conversation as you gaze at over 70 different species of marine life swim across the other side of the towering glass windows of the tank which makes up the entire inner-wall of the restaurant. OK, you’re not gonna’ find Nemo or Spongebob Squarepants wishing you a happy birthday in the Oceanarium’s 280,000 gallon, 3-story indoor saltwater aquarium in Waikiki anytime soon. These folks at their tables don’t look a least-bit interested in the aquarium’s entertainment. ![]()
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