La Hiki

We went to the buffet for a 50th birthday. The view was beautiful & the food was fresh & delicious. As locals at a tourist spot, we all agreed that we would return. The price point of $53 was well worth it.

La Hiki at the Four Seasons Resort over in Ko'Olina used to be my favorite buffet of all time. Of all time, which is saying something. So why the one star? I am writing in response, or rather the lack of response I have received from management after I reported food poisoning nearly a year ago that I had dined here for their highly sought-after Sunday brunch buffet. Admittedly, one of the general managers Sebastian did attempt to reach out to me by phone but I unfortunately told him I was in the middle of something and I would call him back. He understood and we promised to speak later. Then I tried reaching him numerous times but I could not get a hold of him, and neither could his assistant. I also tried to get a hold of the other general manager, Stephanie, but alas no luck even with her assistant. I finally made one last attempt to contact them via email but I received no response unfortunately. I have the impression they were ghosting me. So here I am, writing this review in retrospect having suffered a few days of gastrointestinal problems and nausea after having had some bad oysters from the buffet. I also noticed the quality of the food, especially the seafood, had gone downhill ever since they reopened back in 2022. Before my food poisoning episode, I had visited La Hiki for the brunch buffet twice with nothing but complete satisfaction. The establishment had always been expensive but I felt it was always a great way to treat myself to high-quality food with top-notch service and a comfortable atmosphere. Now it is hard to justify the price given it had gone up considerably more within a short span. It is such a shame because I had loved this place but it is quite frustrating that management has gone downhill.

Shout out to the valet team who were exceptional. (TJ in particular) Overall, food and service were really great. Very much enjoyed the fish sandwich. I sent back the poke bowl due to tuna being a bit off. I think it was just my portion (it was very sinew-y) cause the table next to me loved theirs. I asked, LOL. Our server was super kind about it and switched out the bowl for the sandwich which was stellar. Kids menu came with an out of this world ice cream sandwich according to my little one. It’s definitely good for kids and adults alike. Would definitely go back again for lunch or breakfast.

Best brunch in Oahu.

Lovely setting by the pool for breakfast. We ate here on our last day and really enjoyed our waitress and the atmosphere. They have a full breakfast buffet or you can order off the menu. The buffet is extensive and lovely! So many choices! The menu also has the same features. Waitress was absolutely wonderful and attentive. In fact we all sat around seriously discussing staying another week.

宿泊したコオリナ地区ではコロナの影響が尾を引いていて、ブッフェを再開しているレストランは多くはありません。そんな中、フォーシーズンズの中にあるレストラン ラヒキではサンデーブランチを開催していたので堪能して来ました。海が見える明るく華やいだ雰囲気のオープンエアのレストランは居心地が良く、スタッフのフレンドリーで気配りが行き届いたサービスには感謝しかありません。料理は充分な品揃えがあり、そして美味しいです。私が好きなトップ３は、ロブスター、ローストビーフ、パパイヤです。ロブスターはプリプリの弾力で旨味があり、それにアッサリ目のバターソースを付けて頂きます。ローストビーフは、ジューシーで柔らかな肉質を厚めにカットして提供してくれます。新鮮なパパイヤは備え付けのライムをかけて頂きます。とろけるような甘さと奥深いところにある苦味、そしてライムの爽やかな香りと酸味が渾然一体となってハワイを感じさせてくれました。あぁ〜、ハワイって最高に幸せ❗ Dietary restrictions: ビュッフェなので無制限に食べられます。美味しいので食べ過ぎに注意して下さい。

Best sea food ever