06/11/2026
FLAVORS OF HAWAIʻI: At Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection’s signature restaurant CanoeHouse, Chef Rhoda Magbitang lets the landscape lead. Working with local fishermen, farmers, and purveyors, she crafts her menu with a focus on sustainability, heritage, and heart. The result: a dining experience rooted in place and purpose, where every dish tells a story.
Discover Chef Rhoda’s top picks of local gems and dining experiences along the Kohala Coast that continue to inspire her.
CanoeHouse, Mauna Lani
Must order: Local fresh catch or whole fish
Sushi Hana, Waimea
Must order: Raw squash salad
Motek Bakery, North Kohala
Must order: Bourekas, apple Danish, quiche, homemade dips
TK Noodle House, Kona
Must order: Crispy pork or oxtail pho
Teshima’s Restaurant, Kealakekua
Must order: Japanese breakfast plate
At the link in bio, read more about Chef Rhoda’s cooking and dining in Hawaii.