Whenever you are stuck at home or caring for someone under-the-weather, ordering takeout from a restaurant will bring you comfort and nourishment. While this service is convenient, missing out on the dine-in experience can be a drawback. If you want to transform your order into something special, here are a few ways to elevate your at-home meal.

How to Make the Most of Your Takeout Meal

1. Order Favorites

When it comes to comfort food, order at least a few items you or your loved ones will enjoy without a doubt. Oku’s fabulous sushi, fried and garlic fried rice are always a big hit! Knowing that your favorite dishes will soon be on your table will add a fun sense of anticipation to the experience.

2. Splurge a Little

One of the most exhilarating parts of dining out is eating foods you wouldn’t normally make at home. In addition to ordering a few tried-and-true favorites, spend a little extra on something you haven’t sampled or a premium dish, like filet mignon or a lobster tail. 

3. Use Plates

Eating directly from takeout containers will make a meal feel rushed or casual. Instead, serve the food on the matching dishware you have at home. Although you may have a few plates to wash, plating food on tableware will elevate the at-home dining experience, even if you’re eating in sweatpants.

4. Create an Ambiance

Even if you are forced ti be a couch potato, you can give the environment a more restaurant-like quality. For example, you can create ambiance by dimming the lights and lighting aromatic candles. If you need a break from the TV, put on soothing music that matches your meal, like playing traditional Japanese melodies if you ordered takeout from an Asian restaurant.

If you’re craving teppanyaki on Maui but can’t dine-out, order your next meal from Kobe Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar in Lahaina, HI. Their to-go menu offers many of the same favorites you’d enjoy in-house, such as teriyaki chicken, teppanyaki shrimp, and Kobe emperor steak. View their menu on Facebook, and call (808) 667-5555 to place an order. Available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 4:30 to 8:30 PM.