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.

Entertainment :
– Manoa DNA (Hawaii)
– SUGAREN, Yosakoi Dance (Kochi, Japan)
– Sonoda Gakuen High School, Dance Performance (Hyogo, Japan)

[ Date ] Saturday, March 3, 2012 7:00pm-9:00pm
[ Venue ] Hawaii Convention Center (1801 Kalakaua Ave.) Kamehameha Exhibit Hall 1
Kamehameha Exhibit Hall 1
[ Ticket ] $90 / $70 those for those under 21 years of age. Includes food and two beverages
*FREE admission for those under 6 years old. Does not include food and beverage.

The students of Kapi’olani Community College introduced the Friendship Gala (2011).

*Tickets are to be picked up at the reception desk on THE DAY.
When picking up your tickets you must bring a copy of “Order Confirmation Email”or provide the email address and name used to purchase the tickets.

Participating Restaurants & Menu

Chef: Russell Siu

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

Pan Seared Soy Sake Glazed Salmon, Pickled Maui Onions, Yuzu Butter Sauce

Chef: Nobu Matsuhisa

Nobu Waikiki
http://www.noburestaurants.com

Chilean Seabass with Jalapeno Miso

Exe Chef: George Mavrothalassitis

Chef Mavro
http://www.chefmavro.com

Diver Scallop on Kamuela Vegetable Escabeche

Exe Chef: Yoshihiro Matsumoto

Nanzan Giro Giro
http://www.guiloguilo.com

Hawaii’s coastal waters Ahi, Kyoto-Yuba, and Nalo green Donburi

Chef: Marc Anthony Freiberg

Mariposa
http://www.neimanmarcushawaii.com/restaurant.aspx

Seafood Salad baby tiger shrimp, bay scallops, calamari, fresh hearts of palm, North Shore sea asparagus, fennel, ogo, Ka’u orange, frisee, Maui butter lettuce, meyer lemon-soy

Chef: Leighton Miyakawa

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

Seared tenderloin with garlic mashed potatoes and au poirve sauce

Exe Chef: James Donohue

Wolfgang’s Steakhouse
http://wolfgangssteakhouse.net

Wolfgang’s Tasty Steak Sliders with Fresh Homemade Chips

Le Bistro

Red Wine & Peppercorn Short Ribs

Exe Chef: Eddie Mizuno

Prince Court Restaurant
http://www.princeresortshawaii.com/hawaii-prince-court.php

Marinated Hibachi Steak, Flamed with Chili Peppa Sake, Truffle Butter Soy Glaze Molokai Coconut Mash and Topped with Ogo Tomato Relish

Exe Pastry Chef: Roger Meier

Honolulu Coffee Company
http://www.honolulucoffee.comp

Fresh Brewed Coffee
(Dessert- choice from)
Green Tea, Haupia Marshmallow & Strawberry Macaron
Coffee Kanten with Vanilla Cream
Berry Shortcake