The objective of the Friendship Gala is to promote friendship and international goodwill between the people of Hawaii and the Pacific Rim region. Festival participants are offered an unique insight into the cultures of the region through dance, song and regional cuisine by some of Hawaii’s most famous chefs and restaurants.

[ Date ] Saturday, March 14, 2009 7:00pm-9:00pm
[ Venue ] Hawaii Convention Center (1801 Kalakaua Ave.) Kamehameha Exhibit Hall 1
[ Ticket ] Local Selling Price $85 ($35 tax-deductible)

* ONLINE TICKETS AVAILABLE *

Participating Restaurants & Menu

Chef: Russell Siu

3660 on the Rise
http://www.3660.com


Shichimi Seared Ahi
dashi braised daikon puree soy Maui onion yuzu Sauce

Chef: Alan Wong

Alan Wong’s Restaurant
http://www.alanwongs.com


Kula Strawberry Short Cake

Chef: Rodney Uyehara

Beachhouse at the Westin Moana Surfrider
http://www.beachhousewaikiki.com


Braised Boneless Short Rib on Hamakua mushroom risotto

Chef: George Mavrothalassitis

Chef Mavro
http://www.chefmavro.com


Peanut Praline Blondie
toasted marshmallow parfait apple banana-caramel sauce

Chef: Masami Shimoyama

Hakone Restaurant
at the Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki
http://www.princeresortshawaii.com


Niku Tofu
(thinly sliced beef with tofu on a bed of cabbage served with Shirataki noodles)

Chef: Marc Anthony Freiberg

Mariposa at Neiman Marcus


Braised Lamb
A cherry tomato and cucumber salad with cilantro yogurt dressing Maui baby romaine and pomegranate molasses

Chef: Nobu Matsuhisa

Nobu Waikiki
http://www.noburestaurants.com


Mahi Mahi “Karaage” with soba tebouleh and harissa

Chef: Stefan Arai

PF Chang’s China Bistro
http://www.pfchangshawaii.com


Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Chef: Roy Yamaguchi

The Original Roy’s Hawaii Kai
http://www.roysrestaurant.com


Roy’s Chocolate Souffle
vanilla bean ice cream, raspberry coulis

Ruth’s Chris Steak House
http://www.ruthschris.com


Seared Tenderloin served with Asian potato hash

Tango Contemporary Cafe
http://tangocafehawaii.com


Hamakua Mushroom Risotto with garlic shrimp

Twist at Hanohano

Crispy Zucchini Blossoms shrimp and chive mousse, dill tsatziki