GLOBALLY SOURCED
World Class Ingredients
Mugen (pronounced Moog-in) is a Japanese-French dining concept that is elevating Hawaii’s status as a destination for culinary travel. Delight in exceptional, globally sourced cuisine, rare wines, and elegant spirits found only in the restaurant.
Chef Jason
Yamaguchi
Renowned chef and Maui native, Jason Yamaguchi is the executive chef and culinary visionary behind Mugen. Chef Yamaguchi mastered his craft by working under several industry luminaries including Joachim Splichal, Michael Mina, and Chris Garnier.
Most recently, Chef Yamaguchi presided over Driftwood Kitchen in Laguna Beach, California where he heightened the art of ocean-to-table dining with phenomenal delicacies such as Spanish octopus and Hamachi.
The son of a French mother and Japanese father, Chef Jason drew inspiration for Mugen from each culture’s rich culinary lineage. Mixing traditional methods of preparation with his signature, critically-acclaimed experimental style, Chef Yamaguchi is redefining the standard of dining in Hawaii.
Seasonal Dinner Menu
Sasanian Osetra Caviar
Mochi Blini. Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta. Cured Yolk.
Red Sea Crab
Yuzu Kosho Aioli. Edamame Coulis. Black Sesame Tuile.
Heirloom Beet
Salt Roasted Beets. XO Plum. Purple Haze Goat Cheese. Fine Herbs.
Tagliatelle
Kona Lobster. Comte Espuma. Nori Dust.
Cantelope Sorbet
Shiso Oil.
Makanalani Lamb
Spiced Panisse. Huckleberry Jam. Parsnip. Dehydrated Ume.
Milk & Honey
Honey Comb. Fennel Sugar Cane.
Butterscotch Pot De Crème
Chantilly Cream. Hazelnut Streusel. Maui Carmel Sauce.
Exquisite Wine
&
Spirits
Partake in an expertly cultivated beverage program that includes a 500-bottle wine collection, rare Japanese whiskeys, and high-end sake.
In-Suite Dining
Experience
Mugen’s upscale-yet-approachable, open-kitchen atmosphere extends well beyond the restaurant. For a more personalized affair, guests may request a private, in-suite dining experience or elect to have an ESPACIO butler request an exclusive chef’s table.
Reservations at Mugen
Call (808) 377-2247
mugenreservations@mugenwaikiki.com
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Dinner (Tue - Sun)
Two Seatings 5pm and 7:30pm