Tapas @ Kukui'ula

4.1

427 Reviews

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

Innovative
Good for groups
Hot spot

Appealing small plate dishes define the experience at Tapas @ kukui'ula. This neighborhood culinary outpost is a popular pick for seafood-centric cuisine. Helmed by Chef Kristin, this bustling restaurant offers flavorful tapa alongside refreshing cocktails in spacious surrounds that feature a mix of contemporary and rustic décor. Menu highlights include the Miso butterfish, pork belly French fries, kalbi beef and the corn beef hash. Tapas @ kukui'ula is a nice pick if you're looking for a fun evening out with friends. The restaurant's laid back vibe lends itself well to birthdays and work parties. Diners rave about the ambiance, friendly priced menu and cocktails. Visit during the happy hour and explore the restaurant's famous Sangria menu. Tapas @ kukui'ula is open for lunch and dinner Monday through Sunday.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Seafood, Organic
Hours of operation
Dinner: Daily 5:00pm-9pm Daily 5:00pm - 10pm During Peak Season
Phone number
(808) 742-7117
Website
http://josselins.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Jean Marie Josselin
Catering
Please contact us about catering options.
Private party facilities
Josselin"s Tapas Bar and Grill is ideal for large groups. Great Social atmosphere!
Private party contact
Andrew Ha: (808) 742-7117

Location
2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka St., Koloa, HI 96756
Neighborhood
Koloa
Cross street
Poipu Rd.
Parking details
Free Parking Available in "The Shops at Kukui"ula" located near the round-about on the Sunny South Shore in Poipu.
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Steamed Buns$11.00
Braised Duck, Korean Pear Jam
Kekaha Shrimp Duck Confit Taco$13.00
Pineapple Salsa
Salt & Pepper Crispy Octopus$15.00
Roasted Pineapple Sauce, Crispy Garlic
Rock Shrimp Tempura$17.00
Avocado, Kim Chee Ranch Dressing
Roasted Lamb Meatballs$14.00
Chickpeas Goat Cheese Salad, Poached Tomato Vinaigrette
Roasted Kabocha Pumpkin Bisque$12.00
Creme Fraiche, Popped Sorghum
Tempura Ono Farms Vegetables$14.00
Lime Tarragon, Spicy Garlic

Tapas Inspired from Our Local Farmers

Organic Beet Ravioli$11.00
Pumpkin Seed Pesto, Orange Mint Vinaigrette
Kale Salad$12.00
Edamame, Radish, Miso Tarragon Dressing
Roasted Assorted Mushrooms$15.00
Apple Smoked Bacon, Fennel Pollen
Steamed and Seared Spinach Portobello "Pucks"$10.00
Spicy Garlic Sauce
Kabocha Pumpkin Ravioli$11.00
Sunflower Pumpkin Seed Pesto, Brown Butter Vinaigrette
Roasted Feta Cheese Salad$3.00
Charred Tomato, Olives, Avocado, "Sheldonia Farm" Greens

Tapas from Our Kiawe Wood Burning Oven and Fish Market

Seared Opakapaka$32.00
Panko Truffle Crusted, Sake Jalapeno Butter Sauce
Garlic Sesame Crusted Mahi$29.00
Asian Noodles, Nori Vinaigrette
Naan Bread / Apple Smoked Bacon$15.00
Goat Cheese, Roasted Onion Puree
Roasted Cauliflower$13.00
Turmeric, Kimchee Ranch Dressing
Hoisin Braised Short Rib$27.00
Vegetables, Heirloom Potato
Slow Cooked Butterfish$29.00
Stir Fried Vegetables, Soy Mirin Reduction
Seared Diver Scallops$17.00
Saffron Risotto, Tarragon Beurre Monte
36-Hour Braised Pork Belly$29.00
Pear Kimchee, Rosemary, Orange, Lehua Honey, Spicy Yuzu

What 427 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1

4.1 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.2Service
3.8Ambience
0.3Value

Noise • Moderate

427 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
7 reviews
1.0
7 reviews
Reviewed on August 18, 2016
1. Overall 1
This restaurant closed quite a while ago. Who is supposed to keep this site current?
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John
Hawaii
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
We had booked this restaurant in advance (not necessary) and arrived only to be told that there was no liquor licencing available so would have to buy our own liquor and bring it in. Was weird that we hadn't been pre-warned as we had a booking. We felt that the service was a little intense/overbearing and apparent as opposed to streamlined/subtle. I barely had time to finish my main before the waiter had taken my dates plate and asked us if we wanted desert. The service was awkward as I think due to the absence of alcohol service there were a lot of people with nothing to do. Food was good but I wasn't overly impressed with the restaurant as a whole.
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JohnR
San Francisco
21 reviews
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This was our third time to dine here. Party of 5 foodies very satisfied. Everything was nicely prepared and the staff was very pleasant. We visit each year when in Kauai & look forward to returning.
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Luv2eat
Naples
70 reviews
4.0
70 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Sad note--we ate there two nights in a row May 17-18,2016. The original owner who holds the lease from A & B has pulled the liquor license and has given notice to current manager and outstanding executive chef. We are disappointed that this restaurant is on life support and hope the staff finds another location with less rent and overhead. Good luck!
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OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 17, 2016
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Terrible food. This place has gone downhill with the new ownership. Good was bland and overpriced. Worst meal of the week.
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JustinE
Hawaii
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2016
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
That atmosphere and servers were nice, but honestly the food just wasn't that good especially for the price you have to pay. The duck tacos were terrible and should be taken off the menu.
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Mike
San Diego
26 reviews
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent selection of dishes, very well prepared. Love the service and the staff. I like the wine list as well. I'd love to see this place get remodeled with a more open air design.
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dsobel
VIP
San Francisco
29 reviews
3.0
29 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Place was nearly empty. Food was unremarkable and disappointing.
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flyinasunbeam
Vancouver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We had a great meal here. The standout dishes for us were the roasted mushrooms and the crusted fish. The mushrooms had a great smoky flavour from the roasting, which was enhanced by the bacon in the dish. The crusted fish of the day for us was a crab-crusted moonfish and it was fantastic.
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Food4all
VIP
San Francisco
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fine selection of Asian Fusion dishes. Everything was fantastic.
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Tapas @ Kukui'ula is rated 4.1 stars by 427 OpenTable diners.

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2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka St., Koloa, HI 96756

Additional information

Cross street
Poipu Rd.
Neighborhood
Koloa
Hours of operation
Dinner: Daily 5:00pm-9pm Daily 5:00pm - 10pm During Peak Season
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Seafood, Organic
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Free Parking Available in "The Shops at Kukui"ula" located near the round-about on the Sunny South Shore in Poipu.
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jean Marie Josselin
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://josselins.com/
Phone number
(808) 742-7117
Catering
Please contact us about catering options.
Private party facilities
Josselin"s Tapas Bar and Grill is ideal for large groups. Great Social atmosphere!
Private party contact
Andrew Ha: (808) 742-7117

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Raw and Barely Cooked Fish

Salmon, Opakapaka Ceviche$18.00

Tempura Ahi Roll$17.00

Deconstructed Ahi Roll$16.00

Hamachi Sashimi$18.00

Walu and Tuna Sashimi$19.00

Hand Crafted Tapas from the Heart

Steamed Buns$11.00

Kekaha Shrimp Duck Confit Taco$13.00

Salt & Pepper Crispy Octopus$15.00

Rock Shrimp Tempura$17.00

Roasted Lamb Meatballs$14.00

Roasted Kabocha Pumpkin Bisque$12.00

Tempura Ono Farms Vegetables$14.00

Tapas Inspired from Our Local Farmers

Organic Beet Ravioli$11.00

Kale Salad$12.00

Roasted Assorted Mushrooms$15.00

Steamed and Seared Spinach Portobello "Pucks"$10.00

Kabocha Pumpkin Ravioli$11.00

Roasted Feta Cheese Salad$3.00

Tapas from Our Kiawe Wood Burning Oven and Fish Market

Seared Opakapaka$32.00

Garlic Sesame Crusted Mahi$29.00

Naan Bread / Apple Smoked Bacon$15.00

Roasted Cauliflower$13.00

Hoisin Braised Short Rib$27.00

Slow Cooked Butterfish$29.00

Seared Diver Scallops$17.00

36-Hour Braised Pork Belly$29.00

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