For my birthday last weekend, Chan took me to The Cutlery (at my request). They are in Kaimuki and replaced the old restaurant, Town. They have both indoor and outdoor seating (which allows pets), you know I wanted air conditioning so indoor it is. The parking lot is a very small one and it’s shared so I highly suggest making an early reservation. I didn’t realize how busy this entire street was! Let’s check out the food!
Non-alcoholic Lilikoi Margarita | $6.00
Yay for non-alcoholic options! Make sure you mix it up real good before drinking, super sweet on the bottom! This was super good. I had two.
Fire Roasted Washugyu Bone Marrow | $28.00
hawaiian chili chimichurri, pickled red onions, crostinis
This is one of the dishes I was most looking forward to. I don’t know why I have such a thing for bone marrow. This was super good but also, I could hardly taste the marrow so it was basically a super buttery rich garlic bread. Was good – glad I tried, don’t need to get it again.
Charred Broccolini | $12.00
garlic butter, maldon salt
I love broccolini. This had a nice smokey flavor from the charring but in the end, the stems were too hard due to the flash grilling. It comes with a garlic aioli for dipping!
Duck Fat Fries | $12.00
duck fat, maldon salt, parsley
Here’s what Chan was looking forward to most. Duck fat fries are a rarity these days! I remember when Hank’s Haute Dogs used to serve them. So good. These did not disappoint! They were good fries but it’s not like I tasted duck in it. You know? It was just nicely fried…fries.
Mushroom Medley | $12.00
alii, shimeji, shiitake, browned butter
I was already like so full that I hardly ate this. Was super good though because I love mushrooms and butter. I told Chan we should make it on our own with some garlic and butter…and maybe ajinomoto? Hmm…
Steamed White Rice | $6.00
short grain
LOL, this was all me. I’m Asian and I can’t let anyone forget that. It was rice, I have no further comments. Well they cooked it okay, how’s that? I’ve had too many posts where I am disappointed in rice! This was fine.
New Zealand Rack of Lamb | $65.00
kiawe fire roasted, hawaiian mint chimichurri
My main dish! I do love lamb. Was already super full so I only ate one chop but it was good and they cooked it perfectly medium rare.
Nakamura Cut Prime Rib | $60.00
16oz., 7-hour kiawe smoked, USDA Prime, bone marrow au jus, creamy horseradish
Chan’s entree, it’s only available on weekends and holidays. Was good. Like I said, we were both so full that we barely had bites of our entrees. We packed up so much food to go, we were eating for days! It was delicious and this was also the entree that made me realize I really like horseradish? It was good! Thank you again to Chan for a wonderful birthday meal. They also gave me free ice cream for my birthday, she lit the candle and walked away (lol). I had to sing happy birthday to myself, Chan did too but was shame so we did it quietly (maybe I wasn’t so quiet). Have a great week everyone!
Happy Belated Birthday!
Thank you jalna!
Happy birthday and at a good restaurant with good food! The prime rib looks so good! No potato? Also so cute , your birthday ice cream and subdued happy birthday song.
Thank you aunty! Prime rib was good but Chan wasn’t super impressed lol.
All the best. That prime rib, wow oh wow
Thank you N!
happy belated birthday:)
Thank you Kat!
what a wonderful birthday dinner! Everything looks so ono and I don’t even care for marrow or lamb, LOL but I would try!
Happy belated birthday!
Hahaha wow! You gotta go there then and thanks for the birthday wishes!