Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea Unveils Komo, a Next-Generation Dining Destination

Wailea, Maui (February 4, 2025) — Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea announces its newest culinary addition, KOMO, where masterful Japanese cuisine comes alive in a setting that captures Maui’s legendary glow. The intimate 50-seat restaurant, including its 14-seat interactive sushi bar, transforms a portion of the Resort’s iconic lobby into a sophisticated dining space where precise technique and warm hospitality create an evening to gather and share culinary discoveries.

Under the direction of Tokyo-born Chef Kiyokuni “Kiyo” Ikeda, whose 25-year culinary journey spans from the mountains of Nagano to Morimoto’s kitchen, KOMO’s sushi-centric menu celebrates both time-honored techniques and contemporary vision. Each piece of nigiri showcases masterful precision—from fish maintained under precise conditions to enhance its natural umami to custom soy sauce blended with three distinct varieties and house-made dashi to fresh wasabi hand-grated tableside, all exemplifying the attention to detail found throughout the menu.

Inspired by the electric energy of Japan’s legendary fish markets, the signature Mystery Box adds an element of discovery to the dining experience. Weekly deliveries from Japan’s renowned Kanagawa Prefecture’s Misaki Megumi Suisan market introduce rare and pristine seafood varieties to diners—even Chef Kiyo doesn’t know what treasures he’ll find inside, allowing for spontaneous creativity at the counter and resulting in the ultimate omakase experience.

The thoughtfully curated beverage program features exclusive sake varietals such as the Sohomare Kimoto Junmai Daiginjo “Tuxedo”—made with the world’s finest “Designation A” Yamadanishiki rice, exclusively served at KOMO on Maui—alongside premium Japanese beers crafted with the highest quality mountain spring water and inspired specialty cocktails. Each selection is chosen to enhance Chef Kiyo’s menu while offering guests a taste of Japan’s finest libations.

The culinary journey extends to an artfully crafted dessert program, where the Resort’s Executive Pastry Chef Ashish Thalakkat’ssignature Hōseki-Bako “Jewel Box” presents delicate creations including Matcha Raspberry Roulade, Hibiki Chocolate Torte, Strawberry Sake Cheesecake, and Yuzu Cremeux Tart. Playful interpretations of beloved Japanese street foods including Taiyaki and Mochi Donuts are also featured on Chef Thalakkat’s menu. As a final touch, guests receive a daruma doll, a Japanese symbol of good fortune, adding a memorable keepsake of their evening.

Designed by Atelier Pond, KOMO’s striking design draws inspiration from Maui’s dramatic natural landscape. The lobby fountain serves as a central focal point, part of the resort’s original design narrative tracing water’s journey from mountain to sea. Bold, post-modern architectural elements incorporate materials that echo the island’s volcanic origins – lava stone, richly veined quartzite, and marble create an interplay of organic textures. An intimate sushi bar acts as the restaurant’s theatrical centerpiece, while rattan panels and strategic uplighting cast gentle shadows from surrounding foliage, softening the clean geometry and creating what founder Phillip Pond describes as “an open-air space where garden meets architecture.”

The thoughtful design is enhanced by L’Observatoire International’slighting concept, which bathes the restaurant in warm golden hour tones. Strategically placed mirrors throughout the space capture and amplify Maui’s legendary sunsets, creating an ambient glow that transforms the dining experience as day transitions to night.

KOMO joins the Resort’s prestigious collection of signature restaurants, including oceanfront Ferraro’s Restaurant & Bar and Wolfgang Puck’s Spago Maui. “KOMO adds an exciting new chapter to Four Seasons Resort Maui’s legacy of exceptional dining experiences,” says General Manager Ben Shank. “It embodies our commitment to creating unforgettable evenings for our guests, where world-class Japanese cuisine meets genuine Hawaiian hospitality in a setting that celebrates the magic of Maui.”

KOMO welcomes guests from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. For more information or reservations at KOMO, visit fourseasons.com/maui or call (808) 874-8000.

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