The Grand Wailea, a Waldorf Astoria Resort has opened Nobu, the first on Maui and the second one in Hawaii.
The restaurant is under the direction of executive chef Kyle Marston, who has worked with chef Nobu Matsuhisa for 10 years.
The menu has Japanese dishes with a South American influence along with some Maui-exclusive offerings. Some of these dishes are local fish with black bean sauce, black cod with miso and rock shrimp tempura. There is also a sushi bar.
"We are thrilled to introduce Nobu's signature style to Maui alongside a curation of dessert menu items that will be exclusive to the resort," Matushisa said in a statement. "Grand Wailea is an iconic destination in Maui, and we're honored to expand our brand's footprint within one of Hawaii's most prominent oceanfront hotels."
Centrally located and overlooking the ocean and the resort's pools, the dining space is 13,000 square feet with 35-foot-high ceilings. Guests can dine indoors or outside on a grand terrace.
"The opening of Nobu at Grand Wailea will mark another milestone in the transformation of this iconic property, providing guests and community members with an unforgettable experience," Brian Kaufman, managing director at Blackstone, said in a news release. Blackstone acquired the resort in 2018. "We are thrilled to add a world-renowned dining partner like Nobu."
The Nobu is part of a $350 million renovation recently completed by the Grand Wailea.