Over the years, Japengo has been one of our favorite places to dine. It draws Inspiration from Hawaii’s freshest locally grown ingredients, coupled with exotic flavors from the Pacific Rim. The restaurant is ideally situated along the famed Ka’anapali beach and overlooks the island of Lana’i with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. Japengo has been recognized for “Best Asian Cuisine” and “Best Sushi” by the readers of Maui No Ka ‘Oi Magazine 2022.
For starters, Cecile, Jason and I shared and order of Thai Style Chicken Lettuce Cups and Pork Belly Bao Buns. For our entrees, Jason had the Pork Tenderloin Tonkatsu with guava katsu, and guava sauce, and a side of Lavender Honey Heirloom carrots. Cecile had a Japengo Salad, and I enjoyed a Stir Fried Vegetable & Tofu dish with Chinese cabbage, mushrooms, tamari, snow peas, tomatoes and a side of Jasmine rice. For dessert we shared a Ka’anapali Pie: brownie crust, banana, macadamia nut ice cream whipped cream and caramel & chocolate sauces.
