Description:
Surrounded by lei stands and marked by a cheery neon sign, this cozy 80-seater stands out at the mauka (toward the mountains) end of Maunakea in Chinatown. Narrow and quietly elegant, the restaurant has three components: the front room with windows looking out to Maunakea Street, the windowless back room, and the tiny bar. It has an edgy chic that's more Manhattan than Honolulu, and the food is beautifully prepared and presented. Sauces for the meats hint of Grand Marnier (duck supreme), bordeaux (lamb Raymond Oliver), cognac (steak au poivre), Pernod (prawns and oysters), and fresh herbs and vegetables. From the seafood spring rolls with shrimp, taro, and mushrooms to the excellent "meal in a bowl" (rice noodles heaped with fresh herbs and julienned vegetables, topped with lime dressing), creative touches abound. Live music is featured nightly and surprise vocalists and hula dancers have been known to join in the fun.
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User Reviews for Duc's Bistro
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French Foodies..Take Note!!
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Fusion food is mostly a sweet food mish mash. Not at Duc's. If you love French food because it is the highest level of western cooking...then wait until you try a true former...
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- posted on 11.21.12
- by sneezenwheez
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A quiet hide-a-way in Honolulu
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Located on the edge of China Town, this little hole-in-the-wall restaurant is wonderful. Clean, wonderful ownership and staff. A great bar with music (piano and varigated hawaiian)...
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- posted on 10.01.12
- by Towerengr
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Delish!
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First time visit to Duc's and definitely not the last. Made reservations via restaurant's website with ease and even received two follow-up emails advising that the reservation...
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- posted on 09.30.12
- by HonoluluSunshine
Awards:
Frommer's
- Highly Recommended 2010
- Details
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: 808/531-6325
Address:
- 1188 Maunakea St
- Chinatown
- Honolulu, HI 96813
Neighborhood:
Central HonoluluPayments:
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Hours:
- Mon-Fri 11:30am-2pm; Mon-Sat 5-10pm
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