The Surfing Pig
Kono’s began in Haleiwa on the North Shore in 2002. With its fun, surf-inspired atmosphere and delicious dishes, Kono’s has grown to be an island favorite. In 2017, it was voted #1 Plate lunch, #1 Breakfast, #1 Restaurant Under $29 and #1 Cheap Eats through the Reader’s Choice Awards in Hawaii Magazine. In 2017, and again in 2018, Kono’s received the prestigious ‘Ilima People’s Choice Award for “Best Casual Restaurant.” With the steady success and solid relationships that Kono’s has cultivated in the community, the conditions were right to start something fresh…
The Surfing Pig is the fourth restaurant location, opened in early 2018 by Kono’s Restaurant Group. Also known as “Kono’s sexy big sister,” it is the first of its kind. Nestled in the heart of the Upper Kaimuki, on the corner of Koko Head/Waialae Avenue, its flavor is Americana with a bold, local twist. The interior design celebrates modern surf culture, and the walls are a muted canvas that allows colors and ingredients on the dishes to really shine. The feeling is warm and the service is infused with “Extra Aloha.” The Surfing Pig celebrates the early days of Kaimuki (the Mecca of dining on Oahu) while embracing the present.
The Surfing Pig offers an elevated menu of Kono’s award winning 12-hour slow roasted pork, various selections of meat, small plates, savory entrees and delectable desserts. The new restaurant serves the best hand-crafted cocktails and offers the best gourmet bar food on the island. It is a hub for the classic and hip, distinguished professionals, celebrated artists, community influencers, foodies, everyday people & their families, in addition to the travelers looking for a neo-local experience outside of Waikiki and into a more neighborhood feel. The Surfing Pig is pleased to receive its first ‘Ilima People’s Choice Award for a new category called “Best of the Burbs” for East O’ahu in October 2018.
A group of 11 of us wanted one last meal before heading our separate ways. We called the surfing pig and they were able to set up a table to fit all of us at our requested reservation time.
They had a big “Sunday Night Dinner” special that was a family style dinner designed for 4 people. The 11 of us shared 2 and it was a perfect amount of food!
This place is great for brunch! The food was great, chicken and waffles are bomb. Service was also pretty on point.
When one selects five stars as their rating on Yelp, it says “Woohoo! As good as it gets!” and this is definitely true for The Surfing Pig.
To summarize, everything we ate was amazing. Special shout out to the Red Wine Reduction which we special requested with our truffle fries, and the Tenderloin medallions. The ribs were perfectly cooked, and had a gorgeous outer crunch and moist interior. If you come for lunch, the beet salad with goat cheese is a must.
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SMALL PLATES
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Surfing Pig Truffle Fries9.50Shoe-string fries seasoned w/ truffle oil, shaved parmesan, chicharron, fresh herb mix.
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Ahi Poke12Ahi marinated in our house made poke sauce, black tobiko, pickled onion, chili + chicharron on the side
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Back Ribs15St. Louis style ribs, Asian Slaw, chicharron topping, herb mix
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Kampachi Carpaccio14.50Locally caught Hawaiian yellowtail, truffle oil, spices, Hawaiian sea salt, fresno chili + radish sprouts
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Calamari Medley13.75Lightly battered calamari, fish + shrimp, topped w/ house made pickled onion, citrus aioli, Sriracha sauce
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Crab Cakes16.50House made crab cakes, beurre blanc sauce
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Edamame10.50Soybeans seasoned in garlic, chili, sesame oil, Hawaiian sea salt
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Sriracha Fried Rice w/ Porchetta13.75Sriracha fried rice, topped w/ crisp, tender porchetta
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Smokey Cheesy Mac w/ Porchetta13.75Ziti pasta, gouda cheese sauce, topped w/ crisp, tender porchetta
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Flatbread Pizza14.75Our house made flat bread features Kono’s award winning 12-hr slow roasted pork, topped w/garlic oil, bourbon onion, braised mushroom, fresno chili, mozzarella/jack/parmesan cheese
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Beef Tataki14.50Lightly seared Big Island beef, grated daikon, onion, sesame-ponzu sauce, Hawaiian salt
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Fingerlings11Potatoes cheddar, bacon, sour cream
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Slider Trio16.75Featuring 3 sliders: Kono’s award winning 12-hr slow roasted pork, Asian slaw | Beef slider, bourbon onion | Crisp, tender porchetta, lettuce, tomato, citrus aioli
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Mushroom Medley12.50Ali’i, crimini + shimeji mushrooms sautéed in olive oil, butter, fresh herbs
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Street Tacos16.75Featuring 3 tacos: Battered fish, sour cream drizzle, pickled onion | Kono’s award winning 12-hr slow roasted pork, bourbon onion sour cream, pico de gallo | Battered shrimp, citrus aioli, cabbage in a corn tortilla
SALAD
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Local House Greens8.50Hawai’i grown greens, house made sesame ginger dressing, grape tomato, red onion
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Porchetta Salad15Our signature salad is a take on the Caesar salad. Waipoli greens, shallot vinaigrette, sautéed mushroom medley, asparagus, crispy porchetta, poached egg
ENTREES
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BRICK CHICKEN26.50Lightly seasoned airline chicken, pressed, pan fried + served w/ Sriracha fried rice, mushroom medley,
lemon beurre blanc
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SURFING PIG BURGER16.75Our signature seasoned bacon-burger blend, topped w/ bourbon onion, smoked gouda cheese, citrus herb aioli
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TENDERLOIN MEDALLIONS37Seasoned 6 oz beef tenderloin, red wine reduction, garlic potato, seasonal vegetable
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PAN SEARED AHI28Togarashi dusted, seared Ahi on a bed of Sriracha fried rice. Topped with Edamame Avocado Guacamole.
DESSERT
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Stuffed French Toast12.75French toast stuffed w/ Nutella + brulee apple banana, scoop of vanilla ice cream, finished w/ a Nutella drizzle, whip, fresh mint
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Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding9.75House made chocolate bread pudding warmed and served in a pool of crème anglaise then topped with a bourbon caramel
Handmade Cocktails
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Smoking Pig15The most popular Surfing Pig signature drink is a take on the classic old fashioned using bacon infused bourbon, smoked + served tableside, topped w/ a crispy slice of bacon
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Stepping Out14Raspberry inspired cocktail w/ lemon juice + lychee vodka
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Waiaale Walk14A delicious rendition of the classic Old Fashioned using Scotch, cranberry + thyme, balanced w/ Aperol
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El Divertido14A harmonious pairing of red sangria + tequila sour topped w/ a dash of cinnamon
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Pig Pen13White Russian remix combining vodka, Kahlua + Frangelico, topped off w/ house made RumChata whip cream
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Pinky Pig12A delicious vodka cocktail refreshed w/ watermelon, lime + mint
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The Garden15Fresh house made strawberry-fennel base, Bombay Sapphire yuzu, rhubarb bitters, all shaken with mint leaves; like a springtime in the garden
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Piggy Smash13Light + refreshing smash w/ orange undertones from Aperol + shiso leave
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French Cocktail13Surfing Pig’s French75 is a champagne inspired cocktail made w/ cognac, citrus + a touch of simple syrup
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L.A.13Classy vodka cocktail served UP, w/ pineapple + blackberry flavors
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Hours
Brunch
Monday to Friday: 11:00am – 2:00pm
Dinner
Sunday – Thursday: 4:00pm – 9:30pm
Friday – Saturday: 4:00pm – 10:30pm
Happy Hour
Monday – Friday: 4:00pm – 5:30pm
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