Here’s the 411 on Chopsticks & Wine 2026!!

Got your tickets to the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce's largest fundraising event of the year? Now here's everything you need to know about the 22nd Annual Chopsticks & Wine!

Get Ready to Sip & Savor at Chopsticks & Wine!!

Chopsticks & Wine is the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce's signature fundraiser which features delicious cuisine from Hawaii's finest chefs, paired with wines and spirits from a variety of distributors.

Chopsticks & Wine takes place this year on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at the Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort. Doors will open at 6:00pm for General Admission guests (5:15pm early-entry for VIP Sponsor Table Guests). Here are a few things to expect at this year's Chopsticks & Wine!

Chopsticks & Wine is a 21 and over event.
Valid ID required for entry and will be checked at the door.

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Oh, The Food!!

Chopsticks & Wine features delicious cuisine from Hawaii's finest chefs, paired with wines and spirits from a variety of distributors. The 2026 Chopsticks & Wine lineup features 14 restaurants and 7 beverage purveyors:

Restaurants

Braised Short Ribs in Truffle Jus over Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Aged Pork Tenderloin with Kalo Aligot, Yellow Abicol Express, Zachary, Crispy Kalo

“Faux Takoyaki”
Octopus, Okinawa Potato, and Bonito Flakes

Tamarind & Coconut Chicken Curry with Rice Noodles

Maui Beets - Sweetened Cheure, Ko Cho Jang Vinaigrette

Spicy Pork with Somen

Chili Garlic Shrimp with Soba Noodles

Crispy Garlic Chicken

Cold Skinny Noodle Udon and Chicken with Yuzu Kosho

Smoked Salmon & Corn Vichyssoise

Seared Tenderloin Served with Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Seared Crusted Ahi with Coriander, Fennel, Frankie’s Nursery Green Peppercorn Sauce au Poivre

Firecracker Inari

Dubai Brownie, Ube Haupia Puff, Lemon Napple Bites

*Menu items are subject to change without prior notice.

Beverage Vendors

New Venue!!

The Chopsticks & Wine will take place at the Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort Ballroom this year!

[Hang to the Left as you pass the Turtle Statue past the valet!] The event check-in tables are located along the lily pond by the rocking chairs.

Please have your ID ready with you. Chopsticks & Wine is a 21 and over event. Receive an event wrist band and cruise in the foyer area until the doors open (5:15pm for VIP Sponsor Table guests and 6pm for General Admission guests) where there will be live music, silent auction items, and a special welcome drink!

What to Wear

The attire for Chopsticks & Wine is business casual or aloha attire. Or, take inspiration from our "outdoor winery" theme! Think colors like lavender, sage, and off white.

Keep in mid that it may be a little chilly for some guests inside the ballroom.

How are you getting to the Sheraton??

Parking is available in the Sheraton Waikiki Parking Garage but we encourage you to use a taxi or a ride share service if you plan to enjoy the wine tastings. Please note that traffic into Waikiki can be heavy in the afternoon, so we encourage guests to arrive early. We also recommend using a taxi or rideshare service if you plan to enjoy the wine tastings.

[Sheraton Waikiki Parking Garage]

From Kalakaua Avenue, take a left turn into Royal Hawaiian Avenue. The entrance to the Sheraton Waikiki Parking is located on Don Ho Lane, just past the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center parking.

[Ride Share Service] Those who plan to drink are highly encouraged to use a ride-sharing service such as Uber or Lyft.

We have set up an Uber Voucher of $15 for you to use on your ride to and from the hotel. To use this credit, please follow these instructions:

Download the Uber app and create an account if you do not already have one.
Click HERE and add the voucher to your account.
When you request your ride on April 23, don't forget to add the voucher to your ride!

Tip: Make sure the voucher is added before requesting your ride. Voucher is valid only during 4pm - 10pm on April 23, 2026.

There's so much to do! Plan your time wisley!!

Did you know that there is so much more besides tasting of fine wine and sampling of gourmet cuisine at Chopsticks & Wine??

Start off your night with a specially crafted welcome drink by RNDC or a beer from HJCC Member Company BeerLab HI while you wait in the foyer for the doors to open. We also have non-alcoholic drinks courtesy of Harder's Hawaii and The Odom Corporation as well!
[2026 Chopsticks & Wine Welcome Drink] The Tennessee Smash: Jack Daniels, Fever-Tree Mojito Mix, Fever-Tree Club Soda

Enjoy live music by HJCC Member Paul Yokota while you wait for the doors to open.

Register to bid on 200+ fabulous items in our Silent Auction.
Our popular silent auction features vacation packages, dining certificates, golf deals, and much more! Keep checking back -- new items are still being added!

Purchase a Golden Ticket ticket for a chance to win one of two fantastic prizes!

[Package 1] The Ultimate San Francisco Experience ($4,750 value)

Four (4) Roundtrip Airfare Tickets courtesy of Southwest Airlines
Three (3) Night Stay in a Deluxe King Suite at The Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel courtesy of Kyo-ya Hotels & Resorts
Four (4) San Francisco Giants Owners Seats in the Premium Field Club Section courtesy of Duane Kurisu, AIO
A 2022 La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir [Double Magnum] and a 2022 Cambria Estate Winery Julia’s Vineyard Pinot Noir [Double Magnum] courtesy of Fujioka's Wine Times
Herschel Heritage Softshell Large Carry On Luggage courtesy of Dean Yoneshige

[Package 2] The Kauai Golf Getaway ($2,180 Value)

Two (2) Roundtrip Airfare Tickets courtesy of Southwest Airlines
One (1) Night Stay at the Grand Hyatt Kauai courtesy of Kawailoa Development
Two (2) Rounds of Golf at Poipu Bay Golf Course courtesy of Poipu Bay Golf Course
$100 Enterprise Rent-A-Car Gift Certificate courtesy of Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Two (2) Bottles of NamiHana Authentic Shochu courtesy of Hawaiian SHOCHU Company

Look for one of the beautiful Cherry Blossom Court Members in the room to purchase your ticket!

Start bidding on our fabulous silent auction items!

Registration is now open for our Chopsticks & Wine silent auction!
Our popular silent auction features staycations, dining certificates, golf rounds, and much more!

The silent auction will close on April 23 at 7:45pm. Winners will be notified via text shortly after the close of the auction and the pick-up station will open from 8:00 - 8:30pm.

Premium Wine Tasting

Step into our exclusive Premium Wine Tasting experience, featuring six exceptional and highly allocated wines. This add-on experience is separate from general event admission.

Few tickets remaining!
Please contact events@hjcc.org if interested in purchasing tickets to the Premium Wine Tasting area!!

This year's wine selections are: