Cecile and I, along with our son Jason, who just arrived yesterday to vacation with us on Maui, had dinner at the
spacious, bustling, Monkeypod Kitchen at Whaler’s Village.
This unique eatery created by celebrity chef, Peter Merriman is a place to quench your thirst with hand-crafted cocktails, satisfy your palette and have fun
communing with people. The central focus of the restaurant is “The Craft of Food, Drink and Merrymaking.”
The Los Angeles Times call Merriman “The Pied Piper of Hawaii Regional Cuisine.
We began with Monkeypod’s signature Mai Tai, followed by an Avocado and Cucumber salad, Fresh Fish (Mahi Mahi) Sandwich, on a house-baked Portuguese sweet bread bun, Fresh Fish Tacos, and and order of Brussel sprouts for the table.
The word monkey symbolizes that playfulness and entertainment are good for the soul.
It reminds us that our journey on this planet is not a solitary one, and socialization is part of the fabric of our society. Monkeypod Kitchen is about bringing people together in the most hospitable way.
With it’s social lounge, dining room, 40-foot long bar, wood-fired pizza bar and outdoor dining, the restaurant strives for an informal feel. Zagat gave Monkeypod
high marks, including a 24 score for decor.
The Monkeypod is a story rich tree. Legend has it that Mark Twain planted the first monkeypod tree in Waiohinu on the big island 1866.
