HONOLULU (HI Now) - Kala Kaaihue, owner of The Dish Kailua, joins HI Now to cook up his Hawaiian style poke recipe, made with fresh ahi, Hawaiian salt, limu, sesame oil, chili flakes, chili wata, opae and inamona. Born and raised in Kailua and a retired professional baseball player, Kaaihue opened The Dish in December 2025 as a family-owned restaurant rooted in faith, ohana and aloha, with a love for sports, Hawaiian music and ono grinds.
Located at 426 Uluniu St. in Kailua, The Dish is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday brunch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The restaurant is also partnering with the Henry Kapono Foundation on an upcoming summer series featuring 8 to 12 weeks of Hawaiian music, showcasing both well-known and emerging local artists and entertainers.
Visit thedishkailua.com and follow @thedish_kailua on social media for more information.
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