Welcome to 1938 Indochine.
Decadent French Colonial vibe mixed with the hustle and bustle of a Vietnam Street scene.
WHERE WE MAKE FRIENDS WITH FOOD
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Restaurateur Kevin Aoki has traveled worldwide while opening numerous restaurant concepts, and wherever he goes, he constantly samples the local cuisine and makes friends along the way. With 1938 Indochine, he intended to bring that same feeling and the exotic flavors of Southeast Asia’s famous street food culture to Honolulu. When guests enter the restaurant and experience the curated décor, which he personally hand-selected and shipped back to Hawaii, they will feel as if they have time-traveled to another era.
This is 1938 Indochine
Southeast Asian with French flare
Heavily influenced by the period known as “French Indochina,” the talented team in the heart of the restaurant, the kitchen, start their food preparation early in the morning. They combine time-honored recipes from Laos, Cambodia, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand, alongside unique Asian ingredients to recreate dishes that capture that authentic street style cuisine originated by the food vendors of Southeast Asia.
Transporting you to Southeast Asia
The interior of the cavernous 6,000 square foot space replicates the hustle and bustle of a busy Vietnam Street scene. Unique features include antique motorbikes perched in black iron shelves high above a massive marble bar and communal table. French flare is found in the vintage wooden tables, cozy banquettes, water fountain features, birdcages, and red silk curtains which float from the second-floor balcony.
Handpicked by Kevin Aoki
Aoki Collection Single Barrel Select
1938 Indochine is home to one of the largest exclusive collections of Whiskey, with each bottle hand-selected by Kevin Aoki himself. The numerous bottles guests will find here include Aoki Knob Creek Rye, Knob Creek Broken Barrel Club, Buffalo Trace, Joseph Magnus, and High West. If new to Whiskey, private “Whiskey 101” classes are led by a resident expert, Jake Lee, for groups of up to 10 people.
Cigar Aficionado
Cigars
Select tables at our expansive outdoor lanai are made available for guests who wish to partake in the tradition of an after-dinner smoke. The 1938 Indochine collection features several humidors which house classic cigars, many exclusive to Hawaii, including Padron, Drew Estate/The Rebirth of Cigars Deadwood Series, and My Father. Guests are also welcome to bring cigars from their own collection (a single-blade cut fee will be applied).
Private Events
Celebrate Like No Other
Each of the Aoki Group restaurant concepts have a unique personality and is the perfect space for any special event. Whether it is a corporate dinner, wedding reception, birthday party, holiday gathering, a family celebration, or simply brunch with friends, we can make your wish a reality.
Gift Cards
Give the Gift of Aoki
The motto, “Make good friends through great food,” was coined by Kevin Aoki’s Grandfather, Yunosuke Aoki, the first in the Aoki family to open a restaurant. A great way to do this is by giving an Aoki Group gift card to friends, family, and colleagues. They are easy to purchase either online or in any participating restaurant and redeemable at most Aoki Group restaurants or cafes in the United States.
Our Appreciation
Aoki Group Rewards
Build your status by becoming a member of Aoki Group Rewards. Earn points and credits for any purchase at our participating restaurants. Enjoy access to exclusive member-only events, priority reservations, gifts, and more!
Join our team at 1938 Indochine!
