Lunch in Paradise - A Review of Ama Ama at Aulani

Aug 23

Ama Ama is yumma yumma!

f-26-14-11964821_t3gV8ahL_image1 If you ever travel to Disney’s Aulani Resort and Spa in Ko’Olina, Oahu in Hawaii, please treat yourself to a wonderful signature meal at Ama Ama! Aulani has many dining options from quick serve options at Mama’s Snack Stop and Ulu Cafe to shaved ice (with Mickey ears!) to character dining at Makahiki. The most breathtaking location for a special meal is Ama Ama, where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner and enjoy a view of the beach. If the adults in your party want to enjoy a meal sans children, Auntie’s Beach House (kids club!!!) is literally just across the walkway. Convenience at its finest. While the views of the Hawaiian sunset are spectacular from this location, my family chose to enjoy a leisurely lunch one sunny August day.While not an overly strict dress code, Ama Ama requests a coverup be worn over a swimsuit. My daughter and I had damp hair (from a shower, not the pool) and were asked to confirm we hadn’t just exited the pool area before dining. When you enter fruit infused water is available while you wait for your table. The lunch menu is great - casual but still upscale. There is a full bar menu though we opted for soft drinks/water/iced tea. f-26-19-11964821_l8jrBbgf_image3 As far as our dining choices direct from the menu descriptions (sample menu), my husband ordered the “‘AMA‘AMA Chopped Salad with crispy Wonton Strips, Bacon, Chopped Tomatoes Avocado, Egg, Furikake, Capers and House-made Ranch Dressing”, my 12 year old ordered the “Harris Ranch Natural Angus Chuck Burger Smoked Gouda Cheese, Red Onion Marmalade Kamuela Tomatoes, Arugula, Bacon Aïoli on a Brioche Bun” (likely with no marmalade), I had the ‘AMA‘AMA Soup and Sandwich Combo 1/2 Chicken Salad Sandwich with a cup of Kahuku Corn and Crab Chowder” (with sweet potato fries) and my son had the kids cheese pizza and ice cream :)This was a great meal. The food was very good and you can’t beat an open air restaurant overlooking the Pacific Ocean in paradise. For more information about a trip to Aulani (or any other Disney destination), please contact Leslie@wishesfamilytravel.com