Mud Hen Water

4.6

1360 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

24 Nov 2024

22:00

Booked 14 times today

Innovative
Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions

A Hawaiian Sense of Plate

If there are no reservations available at your desired time, understand that we hold our patio seating, communal table, and bar stools for walk-in customers only. Please call to reserve parties larger than 8 guests. We are open to walk-ins only for Happy Hour ("Pau Work") from 2pm to 5pm Tuesday - Saturday and offer a pupu menu and drink specials.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Hawaiian, Hawaii Regional Cuisine
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 9:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sat 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Weekday Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Weekend Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(808) 737-6000
Website
http://mudhenwater.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Ed Kenney & Alika Chung (CDC)

Location
3452 Waialae Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816
Area
Honolulu
Cross Street
9th Avenue
Parking details
and ample street parking if the lot is full
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Featured in

Toss SaladUS$9.00
manoa lettuce, carrot, kabu, ginger dressing
PoholeUS$8.00
okra, yamaimo, sweet onion, ume shiso vinaigrette
Beet PokeUS$9.00
avocado, pickled limu, smoked macadamia nuts
Buttered 'UluUS$8.00
fermented black bean, sour orange, cilantro
Kunoa Beef Tongue & BroccoliUS$12.00
pickled shallot, onion, chili
He'e Lu'auUS$16.00
grilled he'e, taro leaf, inamona dukkah
Pocho MusselsUS$14.00
portuguese sausage, cabbage, charred chives
Smoke Meat CarbonaraUS$14.00
bucatini, sugar snaps, pea shoots, parmigiano

Large Plates

Two Scoop Hapa Rice $3

Chopped Steak
grilled Kunoa ribeye, watercress, tomato, grilled onions, scallions
- Market Price
I'a LawaluUS$27.00
a'uku buried in coals, pastele, local veggies, extra virgin coconut cream
Fried ChickenUS$28.00
szechuan salt, tamarind mustard, shrimp chips, lettuce, mushrooms, cucumber

Desserts

Pineapple-Polenta Upside Down CakeUS$8.00
coconut sorbetto, grilled pineapple, fennel
Chocolate-Kiawe Bean BrownieUS$8.00
black sesame gelato, mac nut toffee
Miso-Butterscotch Rice PuddingUS$8.00
ginger lace cookie
SorbettoUS$4.00
guava-ume or coconut
GelatoUS$4.00
vanilla bean or black sesame

What 1,360 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Hawaii
Innovative
Oahu
Innovative
Oahu
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mud Hen Water is a vibrant spot offering a "unique atmosphere" and "outstanding food" with a true Hawaiian vibe. Diners rave about the "innovative and delicious cuisine," complemented by "excellent service." Highlights include the family-style dining experience, inventive cocktails, and a warm, welcoming ambiance that consistently impresses.

1,360 Reviews

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Anna
Palm Springs
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
AMAZING. Do not sleep on this place. It’s a MUST.
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Karen
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 12 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was delicious. Love the selection of uniques dishes. Both the banana sourdough pancakes and octopus hoagie were tasty and good quality. Love the decor of menus from around the world an and the ability to see many of the restaurants we have frequented. Nice touch!
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Alisha
Hawaii
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 4 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best night out ever! Staff was warm and welcoming! Food was fantastic!!! Drinks were amazing! Super gifted chef and bartender!! We love this place and will be back again soon!!!!
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Carol
Hawaii
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on 28 September 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great Bloody Mary .. Beef & Kalo Hash yummy. Alaura was welcoming and attentive. Dog Finn was comfortable in the shade.
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Anne
Seattle
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 15 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed twists in Hawaiian cuisine—fiddlehead fern salad, crudo with ahi and pomelo to start. Vishnu’s vice, a gin cocktail, tasted wonderful. For dinner: Delicious venison ragu and sausage and clams with dipping sauce, made a memorable dinner.
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Emily
New Orleans
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 15 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every bite was delicious and inspired in this unpretentious Hawaiian restaurant.
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Bill
San Francisco
39 reviews
3.0
39 reviews
Dined on 11 September 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Mud Hen Water is a funky little restaurant that tries to be creative with Hawaiian and Asian themes. However, it just seems to miss the mark.
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Bill
New York City
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 7 September 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Generally a great neighborhood spot, but somewhat lacking as of late.
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Christiane
Mexico City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 5 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Really nice and friendly personnel, our waiter gave very good recommendations on the menu and the barkeeper even mixed drinks for us after closing. Amazing food - definitely a come-back-place!
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Anne
Seattle
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 24 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our favorite items: Kahala crudo, clams and sausage dish, venison ragu and our favorite drink was the Rum Switchblade— a tiki drink reinvented with a froth and one large ice cube. Delicious! We are local diners and will look forward to returning.
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FAQs

Mud Hen Water offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 737-6000.

Mud Hen Water is rated 4.6 stars by 1360 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

24 Nov 2024

22:00

Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

3452 Waialae Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816

Additional information

Cross Street
9th Avenue
Area
Honolulu
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 9:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sat 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Weekday Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Weekend Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Hawaiian, Hawaii Regional Cuisine
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
and ample street parking if the lot is full
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Ed Kenney & Alika Chung (CDC)
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://mudhenwater.com/
Phone number
(808) 737-6000

Mud Hen Water

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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Snacks

Yaki o Pa'i 'aiUS$10.00

Koena HummusUS$9.00

Preserved AkuleUS$9.00

Chicken Long Rice CroquettesUS$6.00

Small Plates

Toss SaladUS$9.00

PoholeUS$8.00

Beet PokeUS$9.00

Buttered 'UluUS$8.00

Kunoa Beef Tongue & BroccoliUS$12.00

He'e Lu'auUS$16.00

Pocho MusselsUS$14.00

Smoke Meat CarbonaraUS$14.00

Large Plates

Chopped Steak

I'a LawaluUS$27.00

Fried ChickenUS$28.00

Desserts

Pineapple-Polenta Upside Down CakeUS$8.00

Chocolate-Kiawe Bean BrownieUS$8.00

Miso-Butterscotch Rice PuddingUS$8.00

SorbettoUS$4.00

GelatoUS$4.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Mud Hen Water offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Mud Hen Water restaurant rated?

Is Mud Hen Water currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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