Mana + Pua SALT at Our Kaka’ako

Mana + Pua is a cute boho restaurant/bar located in Salt Kakaako (2nd floor). I've been to the one in Haleiwa which is more of a cafe and wine bar. I believe the one at Salt has more food options. I've only been to this one twice and it was for brunch. Honestly, I really enjoy the food here. They have a simple menu but I like that because I'm an indecisive person lol. I actually recently came here to celebrate my birthday because I love that it has open air and it's aesthetic. Plus it is has a bigger table centered in the middle which is perfect for birthday celebrations.What we ordered:Lobster Waffles - this is a savory dish with a crispy fried lobster, sweet corn compound butter and bourbon maple syrup! Not cheap though.. $42!Grilled Vegetable Board - I loved this! It had an assortment of seasonal grilled veggies. Great way to get some veggies in.Steak & Eggs - This was pretty generous piece of rib eye served with fluffy eggs. So good!Duck Fat Fries - a must!Strawberry and Miso French Toast - if you want something sweet, this was really good to have among the other savory dishes.The prices are little high here but I think the food quality is good. My family and I enjoyed everything. Their coffee was also really good. They serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks as well. The only complaint is that the food/service can take a bit long but the staff are really friendly and welcoming!

The ambiance and service were amazing and the place is super cute. There were just a few things that made it not worth the price: I made a reservation through their website to go with my family and I hadn't been here before. For some reason, on their online reservations - it had an option for "inside" or outside and I selected inside. However, when I got there we soon were informed (and saw) that the restaurant is on the 2nd floor and a [cute] outside only deck. So unsure why the inside option was there on their website but it was okay. Our table was ready for us which was great.We ordered the Burger, SALT platter, Ricotta Ravioli (V), and Pappardelle Bolognese.Out of everything, my favorite was the Ricotta Ravioli as it was very flavorful and had a great accent from the cherry tomotoes they put in. All the other dishes were WELL overpriced for the quality. The Burger tasted almost bland and was pretty dry, SALT platter was good but definitely not worth the $45 due to the amount of bread provided to try the meats and cheese with, and the Pappardelle was also dry and did not have much sauce.They did validate parking up to 1 hour (we were there for 2 hours and so had to pay $2 for parking). I think there was free street parking if you walk a bit farther but we circled once and didn't see anything so went to the paid lot. The paid lot rates weren't terrible.Overall, the food quality wasn't good enough for me to want to go back and pay that amount of money again but the atmosphere and service still made for a pleasant experience for my family and I so I'm glad we tried it once.

I really wanted to like Mana + Pua. I love the location, love the vibes of the restaurant & it's really just a perfect spot to have a cute girls brunch or what have you. Unfortunately we were left unsatisfied at the end of our meal.We had brunch reservations right at opening and were seated in one of the tables in the dining area. Our server was very sweet & she was on top of getting our drink orders too. The drinks themselves took quite a long time to come out for a restaurant that was completely empty. But I digress, we were still happy once we received them.Food wise:- Smoked fish spread: big portion of smoked fish, could have used a little more salt.- Moules Pommes Frites: star of the show! Lots of mussels, lovely broth- Anuenue Salad: underwhelming, additional seared ahi was not very tasty (had a fishy taste)- Wong's Fresh Catch of the Day: I didn't take a photo of this dish, but it was so sad. The server told us the fish was a blackened butterfish? We jumped on it but were disappointed to find the fish was indeed not butterfish, but a maybe monchong or opah, super tough & dry.This was last month so maybe things got better since then, but I would recommend this location only for the drinks & the vibes.

Signage is tiny and posted in front of the podium. Look for white walls with numerous framed photos and a bar. Okinawan Sweet Potato Hash: Gluten free entree with the perfect amount of carbs, scrambled eggs, arugula, seasonings, and spices. Ideal if you'd like to save room or space for a cocktail, mocktail, coffee, or H2O. Mango lemonade: Virgin beverage. Initial fizz or carbonation followed by a light combination of mango and lemonade. Group of seven enjoyed lively conversations. Servers were very patient and accommodating. Restrooms are located on 1R or downstairs. Parking options: street parking, metered street parking, or drive in SALT at Our Kaka'ako parking garage, take the elevator to 2R, and get your ticket validated with the restaurant.

Booked a reservation online about a month ago (reservations only open online 1 month prior). Located on the 2nd floor of Salt, right above 7Gradi Gelato. Ample parking inside of the parking garage nearby. When we arrived, on a Friday evening, it was a pretty windy day. "Outdoor open air seating" or bar seating are your two options, curious to know what happens if/when it rains? It looks like the shutters above close up, but how quickly and do they leak? Nevertheless this place is a nice vibe on a nice day! The server was very accommodating. Didn't catch her name, but she was cutesy, punk-rock in demeanor, but very kind and went along with our quirky antics. She was very knowledgeable about the menu, made suggestions and when we told her to surprise us and choose what she likes and serve that to us, she did just that. As for the food, it's a very interesting mix of items. The Korean BBQ flatbread was very crispy, and a little too dry for my liking (the meat and toppings). The duck fat fries were decent, though we were anticipating the mussel one when we placed the order. The server was kind enough to bring us out a side of the sauce that came with the mussel fries, so that we could try that. The smoked tako was huge in size, and was served on a hummus like spread on the bottom, which kind of threw off the textures and flavor profiles. I would've personally like the tako as is, without the hummus like spread on the bottom. Perhaps with a side of pickled veg to cut the smokiness and salted seasoning of the tako? As for the smoked fish dip, this was probably my fave item of the night. The bread was toasted, buttery and just the right size for the spread.Happy hour is available on weekdays from 3p-6p to which the cocktails and food are at a slightly discounted price. Worth a try, if you're looking for a date night or girls' night out type of vibe.

Being a fan of Mana + Pua Haleiwa, I was eager to check out their new location at SALT at Our Kakaao. Mana + Pua Salt is located on the second floor with an open air dining room and the cutest vibes that are perfect for your Sunday brunch crew. We started off with duck fat fries and guava mimosas, but the cocktail menu looked stellar. Most of the group opted for Okinawan Sweet Potato Hash with red onion, sweet bell peppers, garlic, rosemary and local arugula topped with soft scrambled eggs. It was a hearty entree. I had the Brekky Sammy - served in a pan de sal with pork belly, sage, sausage, soufflé egg, white cheddar, and maple syrup. It satisfied my sweet-salty craving. Overall, I liked the ambience and I thought the food was reasonably priced. Next time, I would want to try a different brunch item like the Strawberry Miso French Toast or Ahi Katsu Sandwich, which was the manager's favorite and recommendation. The restaurant is also open for happy hour weekdays 3pm-6pm and for dinner.

Duck fat fries, need I say more? We were hungry, the fries came first, and so we inhaled them. Friends of ours had posted on their IG story that Mana+Pua's charcuterie board was the best they've ever had. So of course we had to go experience it ourselves. The components that were assembled were definitely unique. Between the cheese selections, pate, pickled veggies, toasted baguette. The range of textures and flavors were hitting all the notes.Cute ambiance for a date. Ambient lighting in the evening. It was a little chilly as it is on a patio and open air. Great service from the staff.

Looking to try a new (to us) restaurant we decided to visit Mana + Pua in Salt on Saturday evening. Located on the second floor of complex this restaurant was impressed us on our first visit. The Great: We went with the apps on this visit, Grilled Prawns, Duck Fat Frites, and the Salt Platter which is their take on a charcuterie board. Each dish was plated well and delicious. The fries were crispy on the outside, tender on the inside. The prawns were grilled perfectly with 5 large pieces. The Salt Platter was one of the best charcuterie boards we've enjoyed on island.The Good: Service was solid through out the evening. Checked on our table frequently to refill water and check on how we were enjoying our evening.The Okay: While the food was good one of my pet peeves is if paying $15 for glass of red wine, I would like to be served at the appropriate temperature. I know, first world problems right? But room temperature for reds is NOT 78 degrees, way too warm but I managed to finish it down to the last drop. Would have been nice if it was kept at 60 degrees. Overall: Fun location, love the vibe, and menu had many offerings that will bring us back in the future!

I went here for brunch/lunch today and it's a near open air spot on 2nd floor of Salt Kakaako facing Pitch sports bar. When you step in here it feels like you are stepping into a family member's place. We got seated in middle table. Overall service was good and friendly staff. Food and drinks wasn't bad.

Nice chill place to relax and grab a bit to eat either happy hour or light lunch Menu is a nice mix with portions being sized for more of snacking Quality is there and food is tastyService is nice and no issues.If you like the original restaurant there, FISH, then you'll like the vibe here too.Worth checking out if you're at SALT