Da Burger Wing Hub opens a second location in Kapolei

The eatery, whose original location is in Wahiawā, just opened at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Oʻahu Kapolei. Its menu is mostly the same, with the addition of a few new appetizers. The eatery will be launching its weekend brunch menu soon.

Da Burger Wing Hub just opened its second location in Kapolei (its first location is in Wahiawā). The new store is located at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Oʻahu Kapolei and is open to the public.

This location features indoor and outdoor seating; the eatery will soon have its sign up.

Embassy Suites

The menu is mostly the same as the one at the original Wahiawā location, according to chef/owner Arjay Mijares. The Kapolei location has a few new dishes.

"The seared 'ahi tuna and steamed edamame are new appetizers," he says. "I also added the Godzilla burger on there, along with spinach salad."

While Mijares says he was interested in finding a second location, this particular one "fell into his lap" about a month ago.

"We got the permitting, Department of Health inspection and everything situated," he confirms. "We had to rearrange the kitchen a little bit, but we had our soft opening on Wednesday."

Arjay Mijares the Kapolei

The seared 'ahi tuna ($19) -- served with sesame seeds, wasabi and ginger slaw -- is a refreshing starter. Meanwhile, the spinach salad ($23), topped with fresh berries, toasted almonds, goat cheese and poppyseed dressing, is ideal if you want something light but filling.

Of course, the eatery still features its line-up of loaded burgers; all burgers come with a side of waffle fries. Customer favorites from the Wahiawā location include the fajita sizzling burger ($22), short rib burger ($30) and barbecue burger ($21). The latter features an 8-ounce wagyu patty with barbecue pork, peppered bacon, cheddar cheese, an onion ring, barbecue sauce and pepper jack cheese.

Sandwiches and the eatery's jumbo fried smoked chicken wings are also available.

Da Burger Wing Hub Kapolei will soon launch its weekend brunch, available Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Burger Wing Hub Kapolei

"Our Wahiawa location is still open and operational, but come join us," Mijares says. "We want to make sure we bring a good vibe to Kapolei."

Validated customer parking for four hours is available at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Oʻahu Kapolei.

Da Burger Wing Hub - Kapolei

Manawai St Kapolei

Open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays; 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturdays; 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays

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The seared 'ahi tuna and steamed edamame are new appetizers.

Putting it in context

Location, rent and staffing shape restaurant stories long before the food does, and the operators who last are the ones who plan around all three.

What to remember

• The eatery, whose original location is in Wahiawā, just opened at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Oʻahu Kapolei
• Da Burger Wing Hub just opened its second location in Kapolei (its first location is in Wahiawā)
• The menu is mostly the same as the one at the original Wahiawā location, according to chef/owner Arjay Mijares
• "The seared 'ahi tuna and steamed edamame are new appetizers," he says
• While Mijares says he was interested in finding a second location, this particular one "fell into his lap" about a month ago

By the numbers

• The seared 'ahi tuna ($19) -- served with sesame seeds, wasabi and ginger slaw -- is a refreshing starter
• The spinach salad ($23), topped with fresh berries, toasted almonds, goat cheese and poppyseed dressing, is ideal if you want something light but filling
• Customer favorites from the Wahiawā location include the fajita sizzling burger ($22), short rib burger ($30) and barbecue burger ($21)

What people ask

What should you know about Kapolei?

The eatery, whose original location is in Wahiawā, just opened at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Oʻahu Kapolei.

What happens next?

Da Burger Wing Hub Kapolei will soon launch its weekend brunch, available Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The bottom line

Every change in the dining room eventually reaches the same test, which is whether people keep choosing it once the novelty has worn off.