The Friendship Gala is an exciting event featuring wonderful cuisine and cultural performances.

The objective of the Gala is to promote friendship and international goodwill between the people of Hawaii and the Pacific Rim region. Festival participants are offered a unique insight into the cultures of the region through dance, song and regional cuisine by some of Hawaii’s most famous chefs and restaurants. Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto will bring the elegant cuisine to you this year!

Entertainment :
– Sushi Demonstration, Shokudo Restaurant
– Hoku Zuttermeister, Na Hoku Hanohano Award Winner (Hawaii)
– Hawaii United Okinawa Association (Hawaii)
– Dai Hirai, Ukulele Player (Japan)
– SUGAREN, Yosakoi Dance (Koch, Japan)
– Sonoda Gakuen High School, Dance Performance (Hyogo, Japan)

[ Date ] Saturday, March 12, 2011 7:00pm-9:00pm
[ Venue ] Hawaii Convention Center (1801 Kalakaua Ave.) Kamehameha Exhibit Hall 1
Kamehameha Exhibit Hall 1
[ Ticket ] Local Selling Price $85 ($35 tax-deductible) include all meals

Participating Restaurants & Menu

Chef: Masaharu Morimoto

Morimoto Waikiki
http://www.morimotowaikiki.com

Steamed Bun with Kakuni
(10 Hour Braised Pork Belly)

Chef: Marc Anthony Freiberg

Mariposa at Neiman Marcus

Mustard Seed Crusted Nairagi(striped marlin), Steamed Clams, Braised Greens, Golden Tomato & Caramelized Fennel, Roasted Beet & Rhubarb Chutne

Chef: Roy Yamaguchi

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

Satay Shrimp with Luau Leaf Curry

Chef:Leighton Miyakawa

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

Ruth’s Seared Tenderloin Served with Potatoes au Gratin

Chef: Russell Siu

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

Sake Marinated Salmon, Spicy Yuzu Ginger Sauce

Chef: Johan Svensson

BLT Steak

Grilled Hanger Steak on a Bed of Jalapeno Mashed Potatoes Topped with Grilled Pineapple

Chef: Nobu Matsuhisa

Nobu Waikiki
http://www.noburestaurants.com

Lobster Miso Soup

Chef: Eiji Kato

Shokudo
http://www.shokudojapanese.com

California Roll with Live Demonstration
(Avocado, Crabmeat, and Cucumber wrapped in sushi rice and nori topped with masago)

The Cheesecake Factory
http://www.thecheesecakefactory.com/

Godiva Chocolate Cheesecake
(Layers of Flourless Godiva Chocolate Cake and Godiva Chocolate Cheesecake, Topped with Godiva Chocolate Mousse)

La Palme D’or Patisserie
http://www.lapalmedor-usa.com

Lemon Tarte or Panna Cotta