Cheers to Brunch

Imagine a Sunday brunch where authentic flavors reflecting Hawai‘i’s culinary melting pot are embodied— highlighted through generational family recipes— to display the many cultures of Hawai‘i. That is precisely the epicurean delight you will experience on Sundays at Kō, one of the signature restaurants at the Fairmont Kea Lani. Along with traditional brunch offerings like shrimp cocktail, bacon, sausages, scrambled eggs, and white rice, chefs prepare dishes of the ethnicities which call Hawai‘i home. From Chinese char siu pork ribs to Korean kimchee shrimp and fresh fish served in sashimi and sushi style, this brunch is unbeatable. In addition to delectable menu items, their Sunday brunch also features live music, mimosa flights, oyster shooters and drink specials.

Executive Chef Aris Aurelio inherited the helm of Kō from his mentor, Chef Tylun Pang, who helped bring the restaurant to life in 2012. Chef Aurelio adds his own flair to the menu by blending his Filipino roots and Maui upbringing with an elegant approach to local flavors. Kō, which translates to sugarcane in Hawaiian, has inspiration from the sugarcane plantation era when people from around the world migrated to Hawai‘i. They brought recipes and cooking techniques from their homeland which eventually meshed—creating the local food we know today. At Kō, the chefs pay respect to Maui’s sugarcane era while spotlighting ingredients sourced from local fishermen, farmers and ranchers. Open daily for lunch, dinner and a weekly Sunday brunch, Kō is the best place to experience the many flavors of Hawai‘i in an approachable and genuine way.

-KRYSTAL KAKIMOTO

Kō at the Fairmont Kea Lani; 4100 Wailea Alanui Drive Wailea-Makena, HI 96753; (808) 875-4100; korestaurant.com

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