“Doraku”, the innovative Japanese gastropub created by restauranteur Kevin Aoki, has re-opened it’s Waikiki location at Royal Hawaiian Center with a fresh look, exclusive dishes, and an expanded drink list. The 150-seat restaurant is located on Level 3 of the B Building.
The renovated space is reminiscent of the traditional izakaya restaurants in Japan with its rich wood features, paper lantern decor, and casual atmosphere. The updated menu and drink list also reflect the changing tastes of diners.
In addition to Doraku’s signature maki rolls like the God of Fire “Kagu-Tschi Roll”, Delux Rainbow Roll, and Double Happiness, discerning diners will discover new menu items found at no other location, including:
・Kobe Style Sliders served with Okinawan sweet potato fries and a honey wasabi dipping sauce
・Rack of Lamb marinated in garlic, rosemary, thyme, and lighted encrusted with panko and served over wasabi smashed potatoes
・Steak Fried Rice with a sunny-side up egg, vegetables, garlic butter, and chef special sauce on a hot skillet
・Grilled Jumbo Calamari, whole calamari served with grated ginger and a spicy ponzu sauce
・Variety of lobster preparations
○ Sashimi – live Maine lobster tail served with wasabi and shoyu
○Lobster Miso Soup
○Lobster Tempra – lobster and basil tempura served with Firecracker
・Deluxe Sushi Platters
○Doraku Sapphire – tuna, salmon, yellowtail, ono and daily catch sashimi; Red Dragon Roll, white Dragon Roll, and God of Fire Roll; and Chef’s special Poke, tuna tataki, and edamame humms
○Doraku Platnium – otoro, hotate, kampachi, tuna, and salmon belly sashimi; tuna, salmon, and yellowtail nigiri sushi; Doraku Ultimate Roll, Red Dragon Roll, and White Dragon Roll; and Chef’s Special Poke.
Doraku also now offers whiskey flights and an expanded sake selection, including one from the Aoki Distillery.
Shop Info
Lunch: Mon-Sat 11:30am-5pm
Dinner: Sun-Thu 5pm-10pm / Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm
Reservation: (808)922-33023
Web: dorakusushi.com
