Le Petit Chef, a unique dinner theatre experience, is now available in Honolulu. The experience is known for its creative fusion of immersive 3D projection technology and world-class gastronomy.
The dining experience is available in The Garden Room (private dining room) of Romer House Waikīkī’s signature restaurant, 855-ALOHA. The experience is available nightly, with two seatings at 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. This experience is a permanent feature in The Garden Room; around 28 seats are available per seating.
855-ALOHA is still open with its regular dinner menu.
Attendees can look forward to an engaging culinary journey with visual storytelling via a 3D show on their own plates. The tables are transformed into a screen between courses, and the little chef entertains with attempts to create culinary masterpieces.
The “small chef” was brought to life in 2015, using 3D mapping technology and artistic knowledge.
The five-course Le Petit Chef menu costs $169 per adult (optional $45 wine pairings and $40 cocktail pairings are available).
An a la carte beverage menu is also available. Choose from wines by the glass, along with curated Le Petit Chef cocktails ($18) like Nutty Old Fashioned, East Meets West and Papaya A La Playa. The latter features a vibrant combo of gin, Aperol, L'Aperitivo Nonino, papaya mint puree and lime juice.
The dining experience starts with housemade ricotta with Ho Farms heirloom tomato, chili crisp vinaigrette, shiso oil and bubu arare. The whipped ricotta, coupled with the bright acidity from the tomatoes, is a refreshing starter.
The second course features Island Bouillabaisse, which is inspired by the traditional fish stew. This version includes locally caught mahi mahi, shrimp, Manila clams, and tomato saffron broth. The tomato saffron broth is poured tableside. The flaky mahi mahi absorbs the rich broth, which is flavorful and slightly spicy.
Next comes lobster with miso, ginger, scallion, sesame, micro greens and charred lemon. The tender, succulent lobster is easily one of the highlights of this dining experience.
The main entrée features New York striploin with mushroom puree, ulu, carrot, broccolini, local micro greens and Bordelaise sauce.
Ulu creates the base of this course; it’s naturally gluten-free and hearty like a potato. The New York striploin is drizzled with a Bordelaise sauce and is served on a bed of mushroom puree. While the meat was flavorful, the sauces and accompaniments make this dish shine.
The meal concludes with coconut crème brulee with coconut caramel and candied macadamia nuts.
A Le Petit Chef vegetarian menu and specially crafted junior menu for younger guests are also available.
Customers can make reservations online; minimum two people per booking (due to the dining experience’s technology, strollers cannot be accommodated).
Valet and off-site parking are available with complimentary validation (up to three hours).
CONTACT
Le Petit Chef
Romer House Waikīkī – The Garden Room
415 Nāhua St., Honolulu
808-922-1616
romerhotels.com/romer-house-waikiki/le-petit-chef-honolulu
Instagram: @le.petitchef
Available nightly, 5:30 and 8:30 p.m.
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Kelli Shiroma Braiotta can be reached at kelli@alohastatedaily.com.
