Blind Ox - CLOSED

Blind Ox is a speakeasy located in Kapahulu. You can spot their modern exterior at the corner of Paliuli Street and Kapahulu Ave. They offer whisky flights and pages full of other drinks. I mainly came for the food and to see friends. The prices are high but their portions are big so they were perfect for sharing. The crispy pickled duo, nori shrimp, and bone marrow were my favorites.

They have outdoor seating which is well lit and casual with couches and low tables. The indoor seating has beautiful decor, dim lights and an ox sculpture greeting you. I recommend the indoor seating if it is available. I went on a weeknight and they were busy; the wait for food was long. I suggest making reservation at least 1 week in advance. They only offer valet parking.

For more information about Blind Ox, visit blindox.com.

829 Kapahulu Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816

Crispy Pickled Duo

Escargot

 Kampachi Tartare Taco

Bone Marrow

24 K Gold Popcorn Chicken

SXY Szechuan

SXY Szechuan offers Sichuan cuisine. The interior of the restaurant is spacious and has a modern design. The tables are spaced out with social distance in mind. The spice level for each dish is very different. I don't eat spicy so all the items I ordered were mild. I recommend the fried lamb on toothpicks because the lamb was tender and there was a good amount of seasoning on every piece. The fried frog was spicy. I picked out the chilies and there was still quite a bit of heat on every piece. The dan dan mian was mild and it helped balance the heat from the fried frog. Their prices are high but the entree portions are big. This place is good for groups or a family meal. 

They are located in the ewa wing of Ala Moana Center on level 2, next to Jamba. They face the parking lot. I did a walk-in for 2 people on the weekend at 12pm and we were seated right away. If you're coming with 4 or more people, I suggest making a reservation. 

For more information about SXY Szechuan, visit sxyszechuan.com.

Ala Moana Center
1450 Ala Moana Blvd., #2870
Honolulu, HI 96814

Fried Lamb on Toothpicks

Fried Frog w/ Vegetable Mix

Dan Dan Mian