Duc’s (pronounced Duke’s) is a little restaurant in the Chinatown area, downtown Honolulu. It’s a quaint little place, and when you walk from the street into the restaurant you are transported into a completely different environment. Lovely Chinese lanterns and a giant dragon head hang from the ceiling while an automated baby grand piano softly plays pop and jazz standards.The romantic lighting and the sweet, smooth sounds create a nice, relaxed atmosphere. The ambiance alone will put you in the mood for love.
Duc’s was primarily a French restaurant before the owner decided to tweak their menu by adding Vietnamese dishes. Thus an East meets West theme is reflected now in the menu.
Join us for Cocktails at 6:00 and Dinner at 6:30 pm
Wednesday, July 7th.
Duc’s Bistro
1188 Maunakea St
Downtown Honolulu
Ph: 531-6325
Just click here to take a look at their website and menu Ducs Bistro
Parking:
Validated parking in the lot across the street: Diamond Lot
The Olympic Chicken ($16.00) which is aptly named because this deserves a gold medal. Tender chicken breasts lay submerged beneath a savory layer of sauce made of Chesapeake Bay Crab meat and mushrooms. Try some of the Vietnamese inspired dishes such as the Pan Fried Fish with Green Mango ($12.00) or Lamb Tenderloin with La Lot ($17.00) for a complete review.
The escargo is a perfect balance of butter, garlic, and mushroom. The lamb holds something different for the palate with a Vietnamese lemongrass flavor coupled with an undertone of Chinese 5 spice.
Go family style and share the braised white fish, it will melt in your mouth, or try the venison – tender with a red wine veal stock gravy, How about the duck which is cooked to medium and is accompanied by a beautiful chili water dipping sauce with a subtle sweetness and a hint of refreshing citrus. Top it all off with dessert such as a simple creme brulee ($5.00), all of which is executed competently.
Cost:
SGHI Member: $7
Non Members: $20
This fee is our planning fee. You will pay the restaurants directly for your meal and beverage expenses, tax and gratuity.
To register just click here: Duc’s Bistro Event
Contact SGHI (Dorothy) @ 808.372.3402 (cell) or email singlegourmethawaii@gmail.com if you have any questions or need more information for this event.