Aulani 2024 New Year's Eve Dinner Review at 'AMA'AMA ~ Waikolohe Valley Pool Area, Aulani Resort, HI

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‘AMA‘AMA - Contemporary Island Cooking. The Hawaiian word 'ama'ama translates to a beloved island fish, the Mullet, a very choice indigenous fish to catch and enjoy!
Take in the enchanting sights of Ko Olina Beach or watch the sun set as you dine at this open-air restaurant. ‘AMA‘AMA is designed to resemble a beachside house. Its spacious dining room features a thatched roof, mosaic designs, a fountain and a reflecting pool. New light fixtures inspired by traditional Hawaiian fish baskets and an alluring central light fixture composed of fin-like elements that swim above the entrance, enhance the connection between the restaurant and its namesake, the 'ama'ama fish - historically the most abundant and vital fish of Hawai'i.
‘AMA‘AMA is located beside the Waikolohe Valley pool area, just steps from the beach. The newly reimagined fine-dining experience features a delicious 4-course, prix-fixe dinner menu. Each course pays homage to the spirit of Hawai‘i, with unique flavors, high-quality ingredients and locally sourced fish and produce. The menu is almost completely gluten-free, with a plant-based option available for every course to ensure every type of dietary need can experience the very best of Hawai‘i’s flavors! Their new menu offers an array of contemporary island cuisine, including dishes like the “lox” opakapaka with greens, citrus and raw and pickled vegetables; and the savory Pork Belly with “scanlan sauce,” onion, kiawe honey and Okinawan sweet potato.
Pastry Chef Carolyn Portuondo has prepared a decadent selection of desserts, incorporating iconic local flavors such as lilikoʻi, calamansi, coconut, mango, macadamia and Kona coffee. ‘AMA‘AMA also features a globally curated wine list fit for all types of celebrations.
The Resort's acclaimed restaurant provided the below 4-course, Prix-fixe Dinner Menu to celebrate the start of 2024! I also posted their current daily Prix-fixe Dinner Menu.
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‘AMA‘AMA New Year’s Eve Dinner (Adult 125.00) Wine Pairing 65
Amuse-bouche - Boursin Cheese Wheat Wedge
1st Course Starter: Oysters - Osetra Caviar, Uni, Mignonette, Gold Flake
2nd Course Appetizer: Kahuku Corn Agnolotti - Beurre Monte, Fresh Shaved Winter Truffle, Chives
3rd Course Entrée: Land and Sea - Gold Label Wagyu, Lobster Tail, Truffle Pommes, Cipollini, Bordelaise, Chimichurri
4th Course Dessert: Molten Chocolate Cake, Toffee Crunch, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Daily 4-Course Dinner Choice Menu (Adult 125.00) Wine Pairing 65
Amuse-bouche - Boursin Cheese Wheat Wedge
1st Course Starter Choices:
- Kabocha Squash Soup, Deep Sea Shrimp, Coconut, Shallot, Palm Sugar, Brussel Sprouts
- Waipoli Greens, Shaved Vegetables, Hearts of Palm, Chia Seed, Avocado, Citrus, Green Goddess
- Kiawe Smoked Fish, Espelette, Smoked Trout Roe, Chervil, Dill, Taro
- Venison Tartare, Black Garlic and Truffle, Cured Egg Yolk, Forrest Greens, Sourdough
2nd Course Appetizer Choices:
- Lox, Greens, Citrus, Raw + Pickled Vegetables, Seeds
- "He'e" Octopus, Miso and Parmesan Risotto, Lemon, Herbs, Hon Shimeji
- Pork Belly, Scanlan Sauce, Pickled Onion, Kiawe Honey, Okinawa Sweet Potato
- Ahi, Limu, Maui Sweet Onion, Cucumber, Uni, Ikura, Spicy Greens
3rd Course Entrée Choices:
- Local Catch, Osetra Caviar Vinaigrette, Celery Root Purée, Land and Sea Asparagus
- Scallops, Bacon, Cauliflower, Salsa Verde, Brussel Sprouts, Kahuku Sweet Corn
- "Ika" Squid Ink Doppio Ravioli, Scallop + Shrimp, Pea + Mint, Lobster, Smoked Trout Roe, Yuzu Cream
- Duck Aged Breast, “Huli Huli” Smoked Tomato Jam, Pineapple, Mustard Seed, Demi
- “Paniolo” Kobe Ribeye, Shishito Chimi, Shallot Mushroom, Fondant Potato, Tomato, Demi
- Lamb, Beet, Carrot, Snap Peas, Marble Potatoes, Local Goat Cheese, Demi
4th Course Dessert Choices:
- Citrus Bar, Liliko´i Ganache, White Chocolate-Pistachio Crunch, Kalamansi Curd, Gingersnap Tuile
- Coconut Flan, Tres Leches Cake, Dulce De Leche Meringue, Coconut Shortbread, Fresh Mango
- Chocolate Mousse, Milk Chocolate Macadamia Nut Crunch, Cinnamon Whipped Cream, Kona Coffee Anglaise