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F I R S T   T A S T E S

 

Appetizers range in price from 9.00 to 15.00 (for the platter).

Prices, menu items and ingredients are subject to change.

  

THAI SUMMER ROLLS      

Shredded carrots and cabbage, basil, cilantro and mint, wrapped in rice paper, with a spicy peanut sauce.  Choose fresh or seared

 

CAJUN CRUSTED AHI

Thinly sliced fresh ahi seared rare, with three delectable sauces: sweet red chili sauce, soy unagi, and wasabi aoli

 

HANALEI TARO FRITTERS ~ Ours alone!

Tasty polenta-crusted taro with pineapple ginger chutney

 

CRAB QUESADILLAS

Tortillas with organic white cheddar, minced crab, bell peppers, red onions, garlic, cilantro and lime juice, served with papaya  

black bean salsa and a drizzle of chipotle chile sour cream

 

PORCINI CRUSTED SCALLOPS

Sautéed with mushrooms and greens, with a cashew date dressing

 

SEAFOOD  ROCKETS

A mélange of shrimp, fish and coconut with curry and mild spices, quick-fried in crispy lumpia.   With a sweet red chili sauce

 

THE PUPU PLATTER

Samples of our taro fritters, seafood rockets, summer rolls and seared ahi, with sensational sauces and chutney

 

CAESAR SALAD with homemade croutons and shaved parmesan

 

LOCAL COLOR SALAD

A hearty helping of organic greens and vegetables, sprouts, and toasted pumpkin seeds, with balsamic vinaigrette or lilikoi dressing

You may also add a full serving of grilled fish or herb-encrusted goat cheese crostinis to your salad

                       

SAVORY SOUPS       From vegan delights to hearty chowders

  

~ Bread is served with soup, and is also available upon request ~

Our exceptional wine list includes selections from the vineyards of Marchesi Antinori….Girard Winery….Louis Jadot….Newton Vineyard….Sonoma-Cutrer….and Rosemount Estate

  

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E N T R E É S

 

Prices are approximately 18.00 to 27.00; children’s selections, 8.00.

~ Ingredients are subject to change ~

  

FROM THE SEA

Fresh island fish grilled or blackened to perfection, served with rice pilaf or potatoes and our fine fresh vegetables.

Choose a luscious sauce:   honey ginger Dijon, macadamia butter,or peppered pineapple sage

 

THE FRANCESCA

Our puttanesca features tonight’s pasta with sun-dried tomatoes, pepperoncini, mushrooms and Kalamata olives, sautéed in a sherry marinara sauce

Another fine choice: The Francesca with Shrimp

 

WASABI CRUSTED AHI

Hawaiian tuna with a mirin shoyu ginger sauce,  served with rice pilaf and tonight’s fresh vegetables

 

THE SOMBRERO

Southwestern style!  Sweet island corn, roasted tomatoes, black beans, a poblano chile and spicy enchilada sauce with a luscious cheddar and egg

gratinée atop a corn tortilla.  Served with rice

                          

THE SHANGHAI

Sautéed tofu and crisp vegetables with roasted cashews  in a tamari ginger sauce,  served over rice pilaf

 Also consider: The Shanghai with Shrimp

 

SEAFOOD SORRENTO

Divine seafood pasta with fish and shrimp, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers and capers, sautéed in a garlic sherry sauce

 

JUST FOR LITTLE KEIKIS

Quesadilla Grande … or pasta with butter or marinara

       

 

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H e a v e n l y   H o m e m a d e   D e s s e r t s

 

With the finest pure ingredients, including organic cacao {chocolate}, and no refined sugar

 

Lilikoi Mousse

Lilikoi, or passion fruit, is both tangy and sweet. Our luscious mousse is served in a margarita glass, adorned with fresh kiwi

 

Ronbo’s Divine Carrot Cake  made with pineapple and shredded coconut

 

Banana Mac Pie

This island treat stars macadamias and our own organic bananas

 

Postcards’ Famous Chocolate Silk ~ The Vegan’s Delight

With a crust of graham crackers, dried cherries and crushed cashews, our chocolate/tofu pie has no butter or eggs.  Delicious!

         

Crème Brulée

Paris in Hanalei: creamy custard with a carmelized topping

 

Coconut Sorbet     It’s divine!  Two scoops served with fresh fruit

                  
                                                                             Above desserts   7.00

 

The Chocolate Volcano Soufflé

Served warm with crème anglais {vanilla sauce} and a raspberry drizzle, it’s a chocolate lover’s dream                 9.00

 

Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

A classic dessert … and a bow to Hawaii’s golden fruit. Served with a scoop of our delectable coconut sorbet           9.00

 

 

Kona Organic Coffee                                        3.00

Peaberry’s Gourmet Decaffeinated                    3.00

Choice of teas (Earl Grey, organic fruits…)        2.00

 

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B E V E R A G E S

                

BANANA SHAKE  with soy milk, vanilla and cinnamon

 TROPICAL TRIUMPH   Papayas, bananas and pineapple juice              

 HANALEI  RUSH   Carrots, apples, beets and ginger. Energizing!

 Hibiscus Cooler   A beauty: Pineapple juice blended with mint and hibiscus iced tea

Fresh Limeade    Sweetened organic lime juice with purified water

Blue Sky Natural Sodas  (lemon-lime, black cherry or cola)

Calistoga Sparkling Water

Coffee:  Kona Organic Coffee; Peaberry’s Gourmet Decaffeinated

Teas:  from Earl Grey to organic fruit teas (peppermint, lemon and more)

 

 

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A Little Hanalei History

  

Our plantation cottage was first built in the 1860’s...

by Ho Pak Yet and his wife [name unavailable], who as teenage newlyweds sailed from China to work on Hawaiian plantations.  Later they prospered as

sandalwood traders with their own ship.  They settled in Hanalei to grow rice and raise their five children (descendants still live nearby). They built this

house and another, plus a few structures that took on varying identities: coffee shop, saloon, bakery, tailor shop, general store, and mah-jongg casino.

 

A century later, this lone surviving cottage was turned into the Hanalei Museum.    But age took its toll…and 1992’s powerful Hurricane Iniki dealt the final blow.   

     We rebuilt an exact replica of the structure, and opened Postcards Café in 1996.

                          

We hope that its history and charm, and a stellar dining  experience, will enhance your enjoyment of beautiful Kauai.

 

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As with every restaurant, there may be changes in ingredients, availability or prices

 Postcards’ dishes are seasoned with fresh herbs from our garden.   We use primarily organic ingredients, including our own bananas, papayas,

avocados and limes. We use no meat, poultry, refined sugar, or products with  chemical additives.  Items may change due to seasonal availability.

 

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