CROWN
JH EY W
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A T T
R E G E N C Y
W A I K I K I
WORDS RICHARD S POLLAK
T
he Hyatt Regency is
the Crown Jewel of
resorts in Waikiki and is
situated at the prime
beachfront locale. The
resort offers guests the
most amenities of any hotel in Hawaii.
As a beach driven property, the Hyatt’s
exclusive Waikiki bungalows are the most
sought after on the beachfront. A simple
crossing of Kalakaua Avenue and you are
there. A true nirvana of sand, sun and great
guest services.
At Japengo, the premier Pacific Rim Restaurant in Waikiki,
Chef de Cuisine Jon Matsubara creates the MAKAI
TASTING MENU. It is a tour of the Pacific Rim with truly
inspirational locally Hawaiian grown and raised produce
and proteins. Before even starting this seven course feast, we
munched on their Crispy Japengo Chicken in a dynamic
Chili Oil dipping sauce. Our next courses featured Oyster
Shooters with Quail Egg, Caviar, Sesame Chili and a
Sashimi of Hamachi with Toasted Garlic, shaved Jalapeno
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