We are thrilled to share that opened on April 17, 2023 is renown chef Vikram Garg’s flagship masterpiece UMI by Vikram Garg, located in the lobby of Halepuna Waikiki. Featured artist Taiji Terasaki created several multimedia works for UMI by Vikram Garg conveying his inspiration from his Japanese heritage paired with mist imagery of the natural elements of Hawaii, including the sea, shore, waterfalls, and sky. The large scale works in the restaurant feature augmented reality components that can be experienced through the use of Terasaki’s Instagram filter. Terasaki’s works feature flowing ocean scenes and hints of marine life. We look forward to welcoming you to Chef Garg’s visionary ‘ocean' harvest’ culinary celebration.
Vikram Garg emerges as a chef of limitless proportions, celebrated for his masterful ability to envision uniquely inspired cuisine beyond conventional ethnic food groups, infusing the finest in regional ingredients while establishing a universal palette built on a foundation of memorable gastronomic experiences.