Stripsteak, A Michael Mina Restaurant, recently launched two new bar-exclusive dining options. Its Mina Meals — an adult-friendly, elevated version of the fast-casual meal with a steakhouse twist — feature your choice of chicken nuggies, a double patty cheeseburger, chicken katsu sandwich or classic fishwich, served with duck fat fries and a mango lilikoʻi pie.
The chicken nuggies ($21) feature a lemon pepper seasoning, and come with house ranch and hot honey. The chicken katsu sandwich ($23) features panko-crusted chicken breast, a miso mayo tonkatsu sauce and ginger pickles. The classic fishwich ($24) includes American cheese, dill pickles and tartar sauce, and the double patty cheeseburger ($24) includes American cheese, a special sauce, onions and pickles. The eatery’s mango lilikoʻi pies are made in-house.
“A lot of people love the chicken nuggets; the cheeseburger has been a bestseller,” says general manager Kirka Erger. “The fishwich features swordfish today; the selection changes.”
Stripsteak’s wagyu and whiskey pairing menu features meaty dishes designed to pair with a selection from the restaurant’s whiskey list and cocktail menu. Diners can choose from wagyu “French dip” ($9 each), wagyu short rib ($25), teriyaki wagyu skewers ($16) and crispy wagyu meatballs ($15). The steakhouse’s mini old fashioned flight ($41) — featuring Japanese, classic and yuzu — is a popular option.
“The whiskey and wagyu pairings are super cool,” Erger says. “I personally like the meatballs. The short rib is like high-quality kalbi beef, but it’s wagyu.”
The restaurant also recently revamped its High Tide happy hour menu, which is available daily from 4 to 6 p.m. at the bar.
New dishes include a bone marrow prime beef burger and fries ($30), Kona lobster toast with avocado puree ($18) and fish and chips ($24). The latter features market fresh fish — mahi mahi is featured during the time of our visit — and pink peppercorn tartar sauce.
The bone marrow prime beef burger and fries — which features a flaming, tableside presentation — includes caramelized Maui onions, aged cheddar and steak sauce.
The eatery’s 7-ounce prime New York strip ($49), spicy ‘ahi tuna tacos ($7 each), and chop chop wedge ($12) continue to be popular happy hour dishes.
“In addition to being known for our exquisite steaks, we wanted to create exciting flavors at the bar that will bring new guests in for all kinds of occasions — a pau hana, a pre-show bite, late-night cocktails or a full dinner,” states executive chef Garrick Mendoza. “Our bar is a vibrant space, and we’re excited to give our guests even more reasons to visit.”
CONTACT
Stripsteak, A Michael Mina Restaurant
International Market Place
2330 Kalākaua Ave., Honolulu
808-896-2545
Instagram: @stripsteakhi
Happy hour is nightly from 4 to 6 p.m. at the bar
Kelli Shiroma Braiotta can be reached at kelli@alohastatedaily.com.
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