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CHEF JORDAN
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CHEF JORDAN'S CULINARY VISION & MENUS
Every kitchen I’ve worked in across Kaua‘i has taught me something—each one shaping my approach to quality, creativity, and the guest experience.
Through collaborations with esteemed chefs and years in the local food scene, I’ve cultivated a personal culinary style rooted in intention & simplicity.
Inspired by the abundance of farm-fresh vegetables, roadside stands, and vibrant farmers markets, I’ve merged my love for simple ingredients with an elegant approach: crafting dishes that burst with bright, fresh flavors.
With a passion for coursing out meals, I aim to create an experience where guests can savor each moment of their event. More than just a meal, I strive to create a dining experience that leaves guests feeling nourished, connected, and with memories they’ll carry for a lifetime.
Raw & Cured Bites
Yuzu Kosho Cucumber Ahi Poke
on wonton, puffed rice chips (Gluten Free) or crunchy nori (Gluten Free)
Green Cucumber Jalapeño Aguachile Crudo
pickled pineapple, fried shallots, crunchy sauce
served with homemade sweet potato (GF) or crispy nori chips
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Lilikoi Tigers Milk Ono Crudo
lilikoi leche de tigre, local ono or snapper, crispy leeks, basil, chili oil
(Available when local lilikoi is in season.)
Charred Pineapple Shrimp or Ono/Ahi Ceviche
lime coconut vinaigrette
served with homemade purple potato chips
Gluten Free
Ahi or Hamachi Crudo on Nori Chip
Served on fried nori chips, yuzu aioli, pickled pineapple, radish, jalapeño, micros & avocado
Citrus Ahi or Hamachi Carpaccio
Vegan Option:
a thinly sliced sashimi styled appetizer- fennel, orange segments, herbs, shallots, brioche crouton, green oil,
yuzu kosho or black garlic aioli, Hawaiian black rock salt
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Vibrant Sashimi Salad Platter
assorted local fish (3–4 types), yuzu kosho shoyu, cucumbers, carrots, wontons,
local greens, pickled ginger & daikon​​​​​​​​​​
Warm Bites & Crostinis
Seared Ahi Garlic Arugula Crostini
garlic confit purée, true leaf arugula, chili crisp, avocado mousse, parmesan
Sliced Grilled Wagyu Crostini
garlic confit purée, chèvre, citrus chimichurri
Smoked Salmon Crostini
cucumber dill crème fraîche, beet purée
Truffled Japanese Mushroom Crostini
mascarpone or goat, chives, black truffle, served on homemade bread
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Crostinis can be made Gluten Free*
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Handhelds & Rolls
Shrimp or Garden Avocado Summer Rolls (Vegan)
with lemongrass peanut sauce or sweet Thai chili lemongrass sauce
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Crispy Mushroom & Cabbage Vegetarian Spring Rolls
(Crispy & Fried in organic oil)
Crispy Spring Rolls (Lumpia)
organic wild ground pork & veggies
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From Scratch Pan Fried Dumplings
Pork & scallion
Tofu & mushroom (Vegetarian)
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Crispy Pork Fried Wontons
great option for kids*
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Skewers & Grilled Items
Wagyu Steak Teriyaki Skewers (GF)
scallions, sesame seeds, sugarloaf pineapple salsa
Lemongrass Steak Satay Skewers
Thai peanut sauce
Chicken Teriyaki Skewers
sugarloaf pineapple salsa
Curried Chicken Skewers (GF)
with tzatziki or labneh
Baharat-Rubbed
Lamb Lollipops
dill ,mint, tomato confit, herbed labneh, tomato oil, feta, preserved lemon
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Other Hot Bites
Local Shrimp or Blue Crab Cakes
cucumber wasabi aioli, local microgreens
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Herby Zucchini Fritter Bites
creme fraiche, scallion, fried onions/shallots
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Sweet Purple Potato & Local Goat Cheese Croquettes
harissa sauce, green oil, herb​
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Boards
Charcuterie Boards
local honeycomb, seasonal fruit, local chèvre, sharp cheddars, brie, local jam,
assorted meats, edible flowers, beet hummus, crackers
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Seasonal Fruit Platter
A vibrant display of fresh island fruits — mango, pineapple, papaya, lilikoi, citrus, berries, dragonfruit, edible flowers
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Salmon & Lox Board
House-cured lox or beet cured smoked salmon, whipped herbed cream cheese, pickled onion, cucumber, capers, fresh dill, lemon, and local bagels.
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Crudité Platter
Seasonal raw vegetables served with beet hummus & roasted red pepper dip. A vibrant and fresh starter perfect for sharing.
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Signature Salads
Kaua‘i Mac Caesar
Organic kale, miso-macnut caesar dressing, housemade croutons, parmesan crisps, toasted macnuts
Miso Dreams Arugula Salad
Toasted macadamia nuts, red vinegar tomatoes, avocado, radish sprouts, cucumber, edible flowers, miso-carrot vinaigrette
Golden Hour Beets & Citrus
Labneh, toasted macnuts, gold & purple beets, local grapefruit, fresh mint
Smashed Sumac Cuke Crunch
cucumbers, sumac yogurt, green goddess dressing, pickled onions, coriander seeds
Sweet Beets Arugula Salad
Roasted beets, candied walnuts, local chèvre, True Farms arugula, lemon mustard vinaigrette
The Harvest Gem Salad
Local chèvre, dates, radish, cucumber, pickled onions, pine nuts or macnuts, avocado, citrus segments
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Cheese & Fruit Love Affairs
Peachy Paradise Burrata Argula Salad
Grilled peaches, local arugula, burrata or chèvre, fresh mint, prosciutto cracker, pine nuts, grapefruit segments
Island Vineyard Burrata
Roasted grapes, torn burrata or local chèvre, toasted sourdough shards, arugula, pickled shallots, macnuts or pine nuts, basil, mint, drizzle of local honey & aged balsamic
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Seafood-Inspired Salad
Sea & Orchard Salad
Kaua'i shrimp, melons, stone fruit, feta, cucumber, baby greens, fresh herbs, green goddess dressing
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Lobster Gem Farm Salad
local butter lettuce, gem lettuce, poached lobster tails, radish, avocado feta, avocado, homemade croutons, creamy citrus herb dressing
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Island-Inspired Salads
Jungle Crunch Papaya Salad
Nuoc cham dressing, peanuts or macnuts, cherry tomatoes, long beans, cilantro, carrots, Thai basil, mint, scallions
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​Cabbage Crunch Chicken Salad
Shredded chicken, crunchy cabbage & greens, sesame seeds, mandarin segments, crispy wontons, scallions, and a toasted sesame-ginger vinaigrette
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Warm Sweet Potato & Chèvre Salad
Roasted sweet potatoes, chèvre, arugula, pickled red onion, macnuts, balsamic-honey glaze
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Earthy Roots & Purées
Sweet Purple Cloud
Okinawa Potato Purée
Purple Okinawan sweet potatoes whipped with ginger, coconut milk, and love
Truffled Cauliflower Velvet
Black truffle, garlic, potato-based purée, finished with green oil
Miso Kissed Japanese Sweet Potatoes
Roasted, then topped with whipped ricotta
Creamy, caramelized, and a little fancy.
Citrus Farm Carrots on Beet Hummus
Roasted local carrots, pine nuts, mint, herbs, micro greens, feta, green oil
Roasted Garden Roots & Local Arugula Pesto
Farm carrots, yams, squash, purple potato, baby onions, seasonal veg, arugula basil macnut pesto
Warm Sweet Potato & Chèvre Salad
Roasted sweet potatoes, chèvre, arugula, pickled red onion, macnuts, sweet miso-honey glaze
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Rice & Grains
Coconut Lime Leaf Rice
Fragrant lemongrass, kaffir lime leaf, crispy fried shallots, sesame seeds
Turmeric Saffron Rice
Golden basmati rice infused with saffron, turmeric, and citrus zest. Finished with crispy shallots, toasted almonds, and fresh herbs.
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Triple Herb Couscous Tabouli
With toasted almonds, fresh herbs, lemon
Zingy, crunchy, and garden-forward.
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Lemongrass Coconut Risotto
Creamy arborio rice simmered with coconut milk, lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaf. Finished with fresh herbs and citrus. Light, aromatic, and island-inspired.
Green Goddess Risotto
Arborio rice folded with local greens, herbs, and lemon zest, finished with parmesan and green oil. Topped with slow-roasted garlic confit for a rich, mellow bite.
Starch & Bread Love Stories
Gamja Jorim (Braised Korean Potatoes)
Mini potatoes seared then braised in tamari-ginger sauce, sesame seeds, scallions
Herbed French Bread + Compound Butter
Fresh baked bread with your choice of harissa or garlic confit butter
Seeded Lavash or Herbed Naan
Especially with hummus, pesto, or compound butters
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Greens & Grilled Veggies
Grilled Garden Vegetables w/ Macnut Argula Pesto
bell peppers, zucchinis, red onions, butternut squash, asparagus
Grilled Garden Vegetables w/ Persillade
Farm carrots, purple potatoes, seasonal squash, tossed with macnuts and herb-garlic goodness
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Any Roasted Veg Available
I pick for you what's in season, and we’ll roast it with soul.
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ENTREE
STEAK
Truffle Garden Wagyu Au Poivre
Wagyu steak over arugula, braised tomatoes, shaved parmesan, truffle cauliflower purée, roasted garden carrots, au poivre peppercorn sauce
Classic French meets rustic island
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Wagyu Ribeye & Citrus Buerre Blanc
Grilled Wagyu steak, caramelized sweet potatoes, tomato confit, citrus crème buerre blanc
A buttery-soft bite balanced by creamy, tangy, sweet elements
Miso Wagyu Ribeye
Wagyu steak, braised bok choi, Japanese mushrooms, lemongrass coconut rice, miso beurre blanc
Savory, umami-rich, and deeply comforting
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Chimichurri Ribeye & Smashed Potatoes
Grilled ribeye or sirloin, sliced and layered over smoky parmesan smashed potatoes and roasted romanesco. Finished with vibrant chimichurri and a nest of crispy leeks.
Layered, herbaceous, and full of texture, a grounded yet elevated plate.
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From the Ocean
Macnut-Herb Crusted Fresh Catch
Served with grilled bok choi, lemongrass coconut beurre blanc, and braised daikon
Crunchy, creamy, and deeply island-rooted.
Yuzu Seared Ahi & Miso
Yuzu sesame-crusted ahi, grilled bok choi, Japanese mushrooms, miso beurre blanc
Seared perfection, creamy umami.
Preserved Lemon Mahi Mahi
Pan-seared mahi, preserved lemon beurre blanc, braised leeks & butter beans
Bright, rich, and totally melt-in-your-mouth.
Crusted Fresh Catch
Miso Beurre Blanc Sauce
Coconut Risotto
local choice of fish, miso beurre blanc, lemongrass coconut risotto, crispy leeks & mushrooms, green oil
Elegant and indulgent
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Poached King Salmon & Grapefruit Citrus Pesto
Grapefruit-herb pesto, tomato confit, baby farm carrots, local basil
Light, silky, and vibrant
Seasonal Japanese Scallops & Truffle Mash
Seared scallops with chili crisp, tomato confit, truffled cauliflower-potato mash
Rich, spicy, sweet — a showstopper.
LAMB
Grilled Baharat Lamb & Zesty Yogurt
Herbed couscous tabouli, braised tomatoes, mint-parsley labneh
Warm spices and bright herbs — a coastal desert meets island garden
Green Herb-Crusted Lamb Rack & Local Arugula
Tomato confit sauce, True Farms arugula, parmesan
A grounded, elegant dish full of freshness and depth
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CHICKEN
Lemongrass Grilled Macnut Chicken
Grilled chicken thighs, blackened braised cabbage, scallion-ginger-cilantro sauce, coconut lemongrass rice
Nutty, smoky, and full of bold island flavors
Ginger Tomato Coconut Braised Chicken Thighs
One-pot chicken thighs in a cozy ginger tomato coconut sauce
Like a hug in a bowl — rich, warm, and soul-satisfying
Luau Feast or Entree
Kiawe Smoked Kalua Pork
Slow-smoked, deeply seasoned, smoky and tender
Chicken Katsu
Panko-crusted chicken, tangy island slaw, served with housemade tonkatsu sauce or lilikoi mustard
A golden, crunchy local favorite — comforting and always a hit.
Island Macnut Crusted Catch
Crispy-coconut crusted fresh catch, mango slaw, lemongrass burro blanc or sweet chili dipping sauce
Flaky, crispy, and kissed with aloha.
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Teriyaki Wagyu Ribeye Skewers
Sugar Loaf Pineapple Salsa
King Lomi Lomi Salmon
Fresh-cured, citrusy and herby — a classic made elevated
Coconut Lemongrass Rice + Purple Potato Purée + Braised Bok Choi
Comforting, colorful sides to round out the feast
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Triple Layered Haupia Pie
Hawaii's version of a Layered Marshmallow Pie
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Keiki Menus Available Upon Request
Ask about our kid-friendly island dishes.
DESSERT
In Love Cakes & Cheesecakes
Basque Burnt Cheesecake
Miso caramel, seasonal fruit
Smoky & rich
Lilikoi Bloom Cheesecake
Passionfruit cheesecake with mango curd or coulis
Tart, creamy, sunshine in dessert form.
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Raspberry Lemon Bundt Cake
Local Lemon Glaze
Cherry Chocolate Mousse
Cherry coulis, coconut macaroon, black salt, whipped cream
Deep & dark
Citrus Ricotta Cheesecake
Fresh berries, pillowy ricotta, bright citrus
Light and zesty with a creamy soul.
Chocolate Cheesecake Swirl
Vanilla custard, guava syrup, strawberry coulis
Sweet, tangy, and unapologetically decadent.
Chocolate Obsessions
Double Espresso Chocolate Cake (Flourless)
Guava syrup, haupia ice cream, crispy bits
Fudgy, bold, with a tropical note.
Chocolate Haupia Pie
Layered vanilla & chocolate, graham crust, whipped cream, coconut flakes, macnuts
Hawai‘i’s answer to s’mores.
Double Chocolate Pot de Crème
Coconut meringue macaroon
Elegant. Silky. Island French.
Chocolate Mousse with Cacao Nibs & Black Salt
Coconut macaroon
Sweet & Salty
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Creamy & Mochi
Warm Banana Bread
Haupia ice cream, crispy bits, black salt
Comforting
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Banana Pudding Cheesecake Bars
Nilla cookie crust, local banana cheesecake custard, fluffy whip cream, black lava salt
Butter Mochi
Tahini sesame caramel or sesame brittle
Sticky, rich, with an unexpected edge.
Matcha Mochi
Crispy bits, vanilla bean ice cream
Toasty & chewy
Purple Sweet Potato Mochi (GF)
Macnut crust, coconut ice cream
Sweet. earthy & crunchy
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Lighter / Health-Conscious Offerings
Local Fruit Platter
Roasted or Mango Pineapple Sorbet
with coconut lime syrup, candied ginger, toasted macnuts
Chocolate Avocado Mousse (Vegan)
Cacao nibs, black lava salt, coconut cream
Plant-based and packed with richness.
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Raw Carrot Cake Bites
Spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, made with shredded carrots, coconut, dates, macnuts or sunflower seeds, topped with a dollop of lemony cashew cream
All the cozy carrot cake feels — but raw, plant-based, and gluten-free.
Mango Lilikoi Chia Pudding (Vegan/GF)
Coconut milk base, layered with mango puree, passionfruit drizzle, and fresh fruit
Creamy, bright, and tropical — breakfast & dessert.
Tropical Tarts & Dreamy Fruits
Lilikoi Tart
Coconut whip, fruits, toasted macnuts
Bright, tangy, dreamy clouds of citrus.
Raw Mango Cheesecake (Vegan)
Lilikoi drizzle, date-nut crust
No-bake magic — tropical, creamy, and nourishing.
Island Panna Cotta
Flavors include: coconut (vegan), chocolate, espresso, caramel, lilikoi, mango
Topped with fresh fruit, macnuts, coconut flakes — light and delicate
Little Bites & Cookies
Macnut Chocolate Chip Cookies
Coconut ice cream
crunchy, warm + gooey
A salty-sweet favorite with island soul.
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Celebration Cakes
Looking for a custom cake for your special occasion? I’m happy to pick up pre-ordered cakes from local favorites like:
• Kilauea Bakery
• Zarajs Artisan Bakery
• Haole Girl Island Sweets
(by request)
Let me know what you have in mind. I’ll make sure it’s delivered beautifully and ready to serve.
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