Celebrate with Chai
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Chef Chai Chaowasaree and a number of guest chefs and entertainers will celebrate Chai’s Island Bistro’s 10th anniversary and Singha Thai Cuisine’s 20th year with an evening under the stars on Friday, November 20th, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the base of Aloha Tower.
Chef Chai is the owner/chef of Chai’s Island Bistro and Singha Thai Cuisine and one of Hawaii’s best known chefs. He is the host of a popular TV show "Dining Out with Chef Chai". He is one of the founders of Hawai‘i’s Island Chefs (HIC), an organization devoted to promoting agriculture and aquaculture in Hawai‘i, and a promiment figure in Hawai‘i Regional Cuisine.
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Chef Chai opened his first restaurant, Singha Thai Cuisine in Waikiki in 1988. A decade later, he followed with Chai’s Island Bistro at the Aloha Tower Marketplace in Honolulu, which has won a Hale Aina Award in every year since it opened.
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The Bros. Cazimero. Photo courtesy of Chai’s. |
The event will also feature an A-list of award-winning entertainers like Olomana’s Jerry Santos, Sista Robi, Brothers Cazimero and the kane of Halau Hula Na Kamalei.
Chef Chai has also lined up a cast of culinary talents to help celebrate this special milestone.
- 3660 On the Rise, Chef Russell Siu
Pan Seared Wild Salmon with Pickled Maui Onion, Yuzu Butter Sauce
- Beachhouse at the Moana, Chef Rodney Uyehara
Diver Scallop Sandwich with Nalo Greens and Citrus Butter
- Chef Mavro, Chef Kevin Chong
Dayboat Catch Ceviche with manchego croquette, raïto sauce
- dk Steak House, Chef Jason Miyasaki
Filet of Beef tenderloin & Crab Oscars with Béarnaise Sauce
- Hiroshi Eurasian Tapas, Chef Hiroshi Fukui
Steamed Kurobuta Belly
Torched brie cheese, ginger, shiso & “Adobo” glaze - Le Bistro, Chef Alan Takasaki
Red Wine Short Ribs with Polenta
- Michel’s, Chef Hardy Kintscher
Cornbread crusted Big Island Goat Cheese on Hirabara Greens
with crisp Muscovy Duck Prosciutto bits, red beets, poached red wine pear
and a light Orange Cranberry vinaigrette
- OLA, Chef Fred DeAngelo
Seared Lemongrass Shrimp Lollipop with Luau Cream
- Poke’ Stop, Chef Elmar Guzman
Hot Peanut oil Splashed Ahi Sashimi with Chiso Inamona Pesto
Calamansi Juice and Ginger Scallion Blackbean Chili Oil
- Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar, Chef Rod Dizor
Asian Rock Shrimp Dynamite with Nalo Greens
- Tango Contemporary Café, Chef Goran Streng
Duck Confit on Risotto Cake, Foie Gras Demi Glace
Asian Slaw with Citrus Dressing
- Vino’s, Chef Keith Endo
Grilled Fresh Local Tako with Barolo Red Wine Risotto
Nalo Baby Arugula Salad, Sicilian Olive Oil
- Singha Thai Cuisine, Chef Joy Saetung
Lemongrass & Curry Crusted Breast of Chicken with Thai Peanut Sauce
and Cucumber Salad
- Chai’s Island Bistro, Chef Eldon Ricardo
Mongolian Style Lamb Chops with Merlot Demiglace
Mashed Potato & Stir-fried Sugar Snap Peas
- Chai’s Island Bistro, Chef Mark Lopez
Baby Abalone with Mesclun Greens and Tangerine Vinaigrette
Poached pear, Teardrop Tomato and Candied Walnut - Buffet Station:
- Alaskan King Crab Cakes with Roasted Garlic Aioli
- Thai Curry Puffs with Fresh Tomato Mango Salsa
- Vegetarian Spring Rolls with Pineapple Plum Sauce
- Roasted Butternut Squash and Lobster Bisque Shooter
- Fresh Oyster On Ice with Spicy Garlic Mignonette
- Jumbo Shrimp and Crab Claws Cocktails with Pineapple Cocktail Sauce
- Fresh Salmon Roulade Stuffed with Crab Mousse on a Seedless English Cucumber
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Jumbo Shrimp and Crab Claws Cocktails with Pineapple |
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Baby Abalone with Mesclun Greens and Tangerine Vinaigrette |
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Alaskan King Crab Cakes with Roasted Garlic Aioli. Photos courtesy of chai’s |
Click Here To See The Official Menu
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Photo courtesy of Chai’s |
Wine and sake tasting stations will be provided by World Sake Imports, Southern Wine and Spirits, and Chambers & Chambers. Hawaiian Water and Hawaiian Ka`u Coffee, rated number one coffee in Hawaii.
Reserved VIP seating with waiter service cost $1,500 per table of ten. Reserved seating without service is priced at $1000 per table, and grazing is $90. All prices include tax and tip.
Tickets are available by calling Chai’s Island Bistro at 585-0011; or log onto www.ChaisislandBistro.com