Intimate Gatherings

However big or small your special event is, you can count on professional, detail oriented planning and execution. Specializing in executive dinners, office lunches or parties at your home – either buffet or plated sit-down service.

Specific theme examples follow and new creative combinations are welcome!

Asian-Fushion

STARTER~ Asian Clams with Crusty Bread ~ Clams/cockles (market availability) are fused with fresh Southeast Asian spices and served with a chunk of bread to sop up all the juices

SALAD~Crunchy and refreshing mixed Asian greens, roasted peanuts and waterchestnuts are topped with grated Daikon relish,  shredded  roast duck and radish sprouts

MAIN EVENT

~Split Cornish Game Hens marinated in Thai Spices and then baked.  The crispy skin and juicy inside can be dipped in a mild Vietnamese table sauce, nuac chong

~En Papillion of Snapper ~ Individual packages are opened like a present by each guest to reveal a moist filet of snapper in a mild red curry sauce on a bed of assorted jullienned vegetables

~Braised Baby Bok Choy ~  braised in a ginger soy sauce and topped with toasted sesame seeds

~ Coconut Ginger Rice ~ Jasmine rice delicately infused with coconut and ginger

DESSERT ~ Mango cobbler with coconut ice cream ala mode served in a martini glass for the perfect finish!

 “Let’s Go Mediterranean”

STARTER~ Wild mushroom Crostini

SALAD ~ Seafood Salad ~ mixed seafood is tossed in a refreshingly light lemony vinegrette and served on a bed of Manoa lettuce

MAIN EVENT

~Grilled fish (market availability will determine) topped with tomato, capers, onion and peppers

~Creamy parmesan polenta served with shrimp, Italian sausage, broccoli rabe and feta OR Creamy truffle polenta served with wild mushrooms & Italian sausage

~Proscuitto wrapped asparagus

~ Twice baked red potatoes stuffed with gorgonzola and figs

DESSERT ~ Mixed tropical sorbet with a delicate cookie served in a martini glass

“Comfort”

STARTER~ Majool dates stuffed with honeyed goat cheese and topped with toasted pine nuts 

SALAD~ Michi’s Waldorf

MAIN EVENT

~Slow roasted pork shoulder with an oregano-onion crust, accompanied by a caramelized apple and onion relish

~Creamy mashed yams with a subtle kiss of maple 

~Sauteed brussel sprouts (in season) or swiss chard, kale

~Taro roll with herbed butter

DESSERT ~ Up-side down pineapple cake with whipped cream

“Backyard BBQ”

Chicken Satay Skewars ~ chicken skewars grilled to perfection and served with a delicious peanut dipping sauce

Make Your Own Poke / Sushi Roll Station ~ freshest fish served in the freshest combinations that you create yourself

Grilled Garlic Sirloin ~ grilled to perfection and served with a medley of sauce choices ~ Kona coffee BBQ sauce, Horseradish Aioli, Michi’s Chili Balsamic

Asian Clams with Crusty Bread ~ Clams/cockles (market availability) are fused with fresh Southeast Asian spices and served with a chunk of bread to sop up all the juices

Spicy Shrimp Coleslaw  ~ A combination of cabbages, celery, spicy sautéed shrimp, toasted almonds, crumbled bacon and blue cheese

Michi’s Pea Salad ~ A lite version of a traditional favorite that won’t hit your waistline

Thai Sausage Salad ~ crunchy cabbage, cucumber, watercress, mint, roasted peanut, fried shallots, crunchy coconut rice and spicy thai sausage

Twice Baked Red Potatoes ~ Parmesan, Chive & Bacon and/or Gorgonzola & Fig

Mexican Chip Station ~ Black bean dip, salsa and Spicy Chile’ Con Queso w/ chips 

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Michi's
(808) 286-6484
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