Mariposa - Review - Ala Moana - Oahu - The Infatuation

"Yes, Mariposa is a restaurant in Neiman Marcus. However, it’s also a popular lunch spot among locals who make a ritual out of the complimentary popovers, lobster club, and Ala Moana Beach Park views. A beloved chef recently took over the kitchen, and the food’s never been better, specifically the kiawe smoked pork chop and pan-seared salmon ochazuke with risotto that’s finished with green tea. Come for the sunset lounge menu, Thursday through Saturday, when you can have that same salmon ochazuke, along with the garlic chicken sliders stuffed with mac salad that’s basically a plate lunch in sandwich form. Good luck eating it neatly under the cathedral ceilings and palm fans in the elegant open-air dining room." - Martha Cheng