WHERE WE MAKE FRIENDS WITH FOOD
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The Aoki Group story begins with my grandfather, Yunosuke Aoki, a samurai descendant. He was the first in the family to open a restaurant. His idea was to create a place where people can “make friends while eating great food.” This thought was the inspiration for my dad, Rocky Aoki, the founder of the world-famous Benihana. Not one to argue, every Aoki Group restaurant design and menu reflects the same philosophy.
East Meets West
Doraku Sushi
Doraku Sushi takes a modern approach to the art of sushi. Modeled after an Izakaya (Japanese gastropub), the indoor/outdoor restaurant and bar mixes delicious food and artisanal cocktails in a lively and upbeat atmosphere. Whether guests stop in for lunch, happy hour, dinner, or a late-night bite, it is the commitment service and attention to detail that makes the Doraku experience live up to its name: the “road to happiness.”
Southeast Asian with French Flare
1938 Indochine
Restaurateur Kevin Aoki has traveled worldwide while opening numerous restaurant concepts, and wherever he goes, he constantly samples the local cuisine and makes friends along the way. With 1938 Indochine, he intended to bring that same feeling and the exotic flavors of Southeast Asia’s famous street food culture to Honolulu. When guests enter the restaurant and experience the curated décor, which he personally hand-selected and shipped back to Hawaii, they will feel as if they have time-traveled to another era.
Eatertainment
Aoki Teppanyaki
AOKI Teppanyaki withholds the legacy of “Eater-tainment” invented by Kevin Aoki’s father, Hiroaki “Rocky” Aoki, who coined the term during the 50-year long reign as the world-famous, Benihana. When guests arrive at the massive family-style “teppanyaki” (iron plate grill) tables, professionally trained chefs appear in sleek, black, samurai-inspired uniforms. The show begins as the chefs prepare each dish with a fiery, dramatic display.
Speakeasy Bar
RM. 38
Vintage cocktail bar inspired by the year 1938, offering some of the finest craft cocktails on island—and Waikiki’s & Kaka’ako’s most extensive whiskey and cigar selection. The interior design is inspired by Kevin Aoki’s travels through Southeast Asia, tastefully creating the special ambiance of RM 38. Each of our cocktails use premium spirits and complex flavors meticulously designed to make the perfect drink for you.
Holistic Lifestyle
Bluetree Café
Restaurateur Kevin Aoki and his brother, Music Producer/EDM Deejay Steve Aoki, created Bluetree Café, a calm oasis for guests to grab a healthy snack, fresh juices, coffee, and tea. The inspiration for the indoor/outdoor cafe was their grandfather, Yunosuke Aoki, who was the first in their family to open a coffee shop in Nihonbashi, Japan. Yunosuke would travel four miles on a bicycle to Tokyo to collect sugar, return to his shop, and offer it free to enhance his customer’s coffee experience. The variety of vintage bicycles that decorate the walls of the café is a nod to him and his entrepreneurial spirit.
Inaka Style Japanese Cuisine
Kuru Kuru Pa
Kuru Kuru Pa is a unique Japanese anime-themed food stall created by the Aoki Brothers comprised of Grammy-nominated DJ/Producer Steve Aoki and celebrated restaurateur Kevin Aoki. Part of the Famous Foods Food Hall at the new Resorts World Las Vegas, it features the best of grilled and skewered foods, aka kushiyaki. The name Kuru Kuru Pa, which translates to “crazy” in Japanese, matches the design of its colorful and energetic space, giving guests a sense of excitement as if dining at a Southeast Asian hawker-style street market, complete with Steve’s anime video on the LED screen.
Ocean to Table Coastal Cuisine
Herringbone Waikiki
Herrinbone is located on the Grand Lanai of the International Marketplace between Kalakaua and Kuhio Avenues, Herringbone Waikiki features an “ocean to table” dining concept along with the finest locally sourced ingredients available. Managed by Aoki Group, the nearly 4,000 square foot space is a 5-minute stroll from the world-famous Waikiki Beach. The contemporary restaurant features an open-air look and feel which pays homage to the Southern California Coastal lifestyle. Whether dining for two or booking a large party, we look forward to serving you.
