Located in the heart of Lanai, Blue Ginger Cafe offers fantastic homecooked meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. All their dishes feature fresh island ingredients and come in huge portions that’ll undoubtedly leave you feeling wholly satisfied. They elevate their offerings even more by baking up all their own bread each day, plus tons of decadent cookies, turnovers, and other pastries.
In order to get a taste of the housemade deliciousness at Blue Ginger Cafe, you’ll need to zip into their eatery and waltz up to the counter to put in your order. Once they’re notified of your selections, you can settle in at a table inside or out. After that, it’s just a matter of killing a bit of time by chatting with the locals or taking in the view of Dole Park just across the way. Since everything is scratch-made to order, you will have a little bit of a wait ahead, but it’s well worth the time it takes.
Your meal will land in takeout boxes that you can take on the go or enjoy right at your table of choice. Either way, you’re in for a treat. Their dishes feature bold flavors that promise to tantalize your tastebuds from the first bite to the last. You might have trouble finishing it all, however, since they serve up such big portions. Fortunately, since it’s already boxed up, you can just close it up when you’re full and save it all for later.
Just be sure to grab a couple of baked goods for the road as well. You won’t want to miss out on their fresh-made treats, which they start whipping up bright and early in the morning each day. Since their prices are so affordable, you can load up on the goodies without breaking the bank.
Fan favorites on the menu at Blue Ginger Cafe include:
Turnovers
The first thing to come out of the oven each morning at Blue Ginger Cafe are the Turnovers. Made with blueberry and apple filling, these delicious treats feature flaky, buttery layers and just the right amount of sweetness. Arrive early to get them hot if you can, although they’re nearly as good once they’ve cooled off later in the day.
Pigs in a Blanket
Sweet treats are not the only thing getting baked up right in the oven each morning: Pigs in a Blanket are always on tap as well. To create these small bite delights, they roll out their housemade dough, place salty cured meats inside, and fold it up tight. Then, it bakes in the oven until puffy and golden brown.
Big Breakfast
If you want to start your day off right, you cannot go wrong with the Big Breakfast at Blue Ginger Cafe. This morning favorite comes with two eggs cooked to your liking and a double stack of pancakes. On top of that, you get your choice of meat plus toast made with their fresh-baked bread. You also get to choose between fried rice, white rice, and toast on the side.
Chicken Cutlet
With its perfectly crisp breading and tender meat, the Chicken Cutlet never fails to delight. Blue Ginger Cafe makes this popular entrée by pounding chicken thighs thin, breading them in panko, and deep-frying them until golden brown. Right before serving, they’re sliced and topped with sauteed mushrooms and onions if you’d like.
If you want to take your upcoming event to the next level, ask about their catering services. As long as you order at least a day in advance, you can get large platters of all their top menu items, including the Fried Saimin, Chicken Katsu, and Chow Funn. Beyond that, Blue Ginger Cafe offers all their sides, including white rice, green salad, and mac salad, plus a huge spread of pastries. Once you build your menu, they will deliver your selections to your venue, kicking off your event in style.
Insider Tips:
–Blue Ginger Cafe only accepts cash or checks, so be sure to hit up the ATM down the block before arriving.
-Need your order fast? Just call ahead and they’ll get it ready while you’re on the road.
-If you’re looking for Lanai swag, get your fill at this restaurant. They have many excellent t-shirts available all throughout the year, so be sure to ask what’s on offer each time you come by.