HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A new dining destination in Waikiki is aiming to bring the community together with all-day island comfort food and daily local perks.
Favorite Son, located at The Ambassador Hotel of Waikiki, has launched an all-day menu concept anchored by the slogan “Where Waikiki Begins.” Executive Chef Justus Keliehor joined HNN Sunrise Weekends to showcase the restaurant’s lineup of island comfort fare, community perks, and weekly programming.
Keliehor, a father of five who previously led culinary teams at Basalt Waikiki, Hideout at The Laylow, and the Ritz-Carlton Turtle Bay, said the concept was designed to feel like an extension of home for busy families and residents.
Favorite Son operates daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Keliehor’s menu combines his Northeastern roots with more than 15 years of culinary experience in Honolulu.
Featured dishes showcased included:
ʻUlu & Artichoke Dip: Served warm with Boursin cheese and house-made taro chips.Fried Garlic Noodles: Tossed in dashi shoyu and topped with crispy garlic and bonito flakes.Hawaiian ʻAhi Poke Waterman Rice Bowl: Fresh local poke served over seasoned rice.Roasted Local Catch: Paired with Swiss chard, a coconut-herb-and-onion salad, and roasted radish.Chocolate Almond Cake: Finished with a coconut haupia crémeux.
In addition to its everyday menu, the restaurant hosts regular weekly events for both visitors and hospitality professionals:
Tuesdays: Tacos & Tequila Night with drink and food specials.Fridays: Prime Rib Night featuring a 10-ounce cut with roasted vegetables, potatoes, and au jus.Saturdays: Waikīkī Swim & Social Club pool parties from 1 to 5 p.m. with live DJs and no cover.Sundays: Service Industry Night (SIN) from 8 p.m. to close, offering 50% off for hospitality workers.
Diners receive three hours of complimentary validated parking. Guests can also enjoy daily pau hana from 4 to 6 p.m., alongside dog-friendly patio perks. Students and hotel guests receive 15% off.
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