The Farm behind the Food - Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui

Kō, translating to “sugarcane” in Hawaiian, is the name of Fairmont Kea Lani’s signature restaurant. Named Maui’s ‘Restaurant of the Year’, Kō offers guests a unique dining experience highlighting Hawaii’s plantation era-inspired cuisine. Led by award-winning executive chef Tylun Pang, Kō showcases the culinary influence of Hawaiian, Chinese, Filipino, Portuguese, Korean and Japanese immigrants on the distinct flavors of the islands. Kō is renowned for supporting local purveyors, resulting in over 90% of the produce served being sourced locally. By utilizing the island’s fresh produce, beef and seafood, Chef Pang provides authentic island family recipes with a farm-fresh, contemporary twist.