It is an escape to paradise to "experience the world's finest cuisine deliciously wrapped in a Hawaiian state of mind".
Chef Roy Yamaguchi opened Roy’s in Hawaii twenty years ago, and there are now 36 Roy’s, including 27 in the Continental US, 7 in Hawaii, 1 in Japan and 1 in Guam.
"Nowhere else will you find a culinary experience quite like the flavors, textures and colors found in Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine. Combining the freshest local ingredients with European sauces and bold Asian spices, each creation leaves you with the feeling that you've just found paradise. Roy’s restaurants feature the finest seafood, with a focus on delicacies from the oceans surrounding Hawaii. You will find Ono, Opakapaka and Onaga in addition to an array of hand-cut meats, sushi and fresh shellfish—not to mention an award winning wine list that was designed to perfectly enhance every meal. "
I quite agree!
We started the evening with a Mai Tai of Mount Gay rum, lilikoi syrup, orange and pineapple juice, floated with Myer's dark rum.
We chose two appetizers.
We chose two appetizers.
The Sashimi Platter was a wonderful display of five sashimi:
Island Ahi (tuna)
Japanese Hamachi (Yellowtail)
Tako (octopus)
Kona Kampachiand Salmon 
Our second appetizer was the Mizo Roasted Spicy Garlic Tuna Roll with Eggplant Tempura and Kamuela Tomato. WOW!
Roy’s is all about food -- unique, beautiful to gaze upon with pleasing textures and bold flavors -- with a taste that is as good as it looks.
Every bite was a delight.
My guest and I shared the main course which was a signature dish at Roy's called the "Classic Four" It was a delectable quartet of Blackened Ahi Tuna , Macadamia nut crusted Shutome - Swordfish which has a lovely smooth firm texture, my favorite Hawaiian treat... Misoyaki Butterfish - creamy smooth! And finally Jade pesto steamed Kona Kampachi - Hawaiian Yellowtail
Dessert was Roy's famous warm chocolate Souflee. This dessert was exceptional as was the service all evening. Our waitress went to all efforts to make this a wonderful dining experience. Her timing was perfect both with the serving of each course and being available to offer another beverage.
Those Mai Tai's are mighty smooth.
It was a wonderful evening and I highly recommend at least one trip to Roy's if you are visiting the Hawaiian islands.
It is a little pricey and expect to spend about $45 per person USD before any alcohol. But the presentation, services and most importantly the flavours of this beautifully prepared food is well worth it.
