Monkeypod

Went to this place for dinner at Waikiki beach resort area. I would definitely come back, but I think we thought it was a more upscale place. Felt more like a Moxy restaurant feeling.

For drinks got their cucumber lychee martini. Was fairly refreshing and would get again. Also tried their Mai tai which seemed too strong in my opinion.

For dinner, got the shrimp for appetizers (sauce was great). Then shared a pulled pork pizza and the fish and lobster pasta . All great choices.

Mai Tai Bar

Went to this bar on Waikiki beach before dinner.

Had their signature drunk, the Ali’i Mai Tai. Overall, tasted great (didn’t taste too much of the rum, and just be right sweetness). I will say $40 for it is pretty high (but not a dealbreaker).

Also tried the royal hawaiian mai tai. Also pretty good, but you can definitely taste the rum in it.

For a small app, got the mushroom arancini.