PRICE:
Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

For a second you might think you've been transported to one of Hong Kong's finest Chinese restaurants -- until you catch a glimpse of Waikiki Beach from the outdoor terrace. This is where local residents go if they want to celebrate a special occasion or just enjoy the finest Chinese cooking in Hawaii. Chef Steve Chiang has a light touch that turns well-known Chinese cuisine into rare exotic treats. Several items from the Golden Dragon's original chef, Dai Hoy Chiang, remain on the menu (like the lobster tail stir-fry with curry sauce served with haupia, a coconut pudding). Chiang's own creations include beggar's chicken (wrapped in lotus leaves, covered with clay, baked, and then broken open at your table), which you must order 24 hours in advance. For a real treat, get the nine-course Lotus Dinner, which showcases the restaurant's finest dishes.

Copyright: Excerpted from Frommer's Hawaii 2009, (c) 2008, Wiley Publishing, Inc.

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