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The Lotus Honolulu at Diamond Head now has a new restaurant, Arden, which opened at the hotel earlier this month.

Described as “contemporary Hawaii cuisine,” the restaurant is helmed by chefs Makoto Ono and Amanda Cheng and focuses on incorporating locally sourced ingredients into its dishes.

It was a night to remember at the 2025 Hale ʻAina Awards, where Arden Waikīkī was recognized for excellence in three standout categories: Best Service, Best Desserts, and Best Cocktail Program.

Get ready to impress your guests with this simple recipe from the husband-wife chef duo, Chef Makoto Ono and Amanda Cheng. They’re the brilliant minds behind the new restaurant, Arden Waikiki, nestled inside Lotus Honolulu at Diamond Head Hotel.

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Despite the fact Waikīkī is home to Oahu’s most famous beach — two miles of white sand where there’s never a bad view of Diamond Head or the sunset over the warm, clear blue water — it’s tempting for locals to leave the area to the tourists.

Recently opened, Arden—meaning “forest”—is the signature restaurant of Lotus Honolulu at Diamond Head Hotel, helmed by husband-and-wife Chefs Makoto Ono and Amanda Cheng. The restaurant is nestled at the foot of the majestic Diamond Head crater in Waikīkī and on the second floor of Lotus Honolulu at Diamond Head.

Honolulu hangs onto its food and culture fiercely. It’s why decades-old mom-and-pop restaurants still dominate certain neighborhoods and why you see dishes that would have been familiar to some of the islands’ earliest settlers.

Inside the Lotus Honolulu Hotel on the east end of Waikiki, Arden’s cocktails have a polish and precision that match the restaurant’s exceptional field-to-fork menu. Arden Waikiki also brought home Hale ‘Aina awards for Best Service and Best Dessert.

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It was a night to remember at the 2025 Hale ʻAina Awards, where Arden Waikīkī was recognized for excellence in three standout categories: Best Service, Best Desserts, and Best Cocktail Program.

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A heartfelt mahalo to EATER for this incredible honor and to our talented team at Arden Waikiki, whose passion and hard work make it all possible. Your commitment to excellence and love for what you do are the heart of Arden Waikīkī’s success.

Recently opened, Arden—meaning “forest”—is the signature restaurant of Lotus Honolulu at Diamond Head Hotel, helmed by husband-and-wife Chefs Makoto Ono and Amanda Cheng.

Arden Waikīkī, the culinary gem nestled in the heart of Waikīkī, continues to captivate diners and critics alike with its innovative cuisine and unparalleled dining experience. Since its opening in 2023, Arden Waikīkī has garnered widespread acclaim, earning recognition from esteemed publications and culinary authorities.

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