Aina -- contemporary Hawaiian (SF Dogpatch)

Had an early dinner here recently.

Charred Octopus Luau. The octopus was slightly chewy, and came with tiny potatoes and coconut dips plus curry-roasted almond. It was decent. The meshed kale cream underneath the octopus was highly savory, but also very salty.


Kalbi Braised Short Rib. The fall-off-the-bone-tender ribs came with a slightly smoky sweet sauce with notes of chipotle. The dish came also had sour fermented cabbage and puffed black rice. Overall, a nice dish.


Overall I thought the meal was decent. But I also think I didn’t quite get the Polynesian flavours.

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