Nanzan Giro Giro

It was my second time at Nanzan Giro Giro, and if I could rate it a 6 I absolutely would! Everything is perfect, from the creative and perfectly executed food to the friendliness and expertise of every single team member, without forgetting the really nice decor, comfort and all the details involved (like the lovely ever-changing plates and tableware). An absolute must in Honolulu.

We had a great time here for a birthday celebration! From the September 2023 menu, we loved the ahi tuna and black cod courses the most. The riesling wine pairing with the black cod was perfection. For a tasting menu, the portions were generous and satisfying. We enjoyed watching the service from the kitchen bar, and our servers were very friendly and knowledgeable. The serve ware was also very precious and memorable; I believe the guests sitting next to us purchased a few pieces. The pace of the meal could have been a little more relaxed for our taste, and it would have been nice to have seen the wine pairing integrated into the food menu to know when and what wine to expect. Overall, fantastic!

Honestly saying, food was good and tasty and I liked the vibe in the restaurant. However, I expected more of “Sushi” type of Omakase but foods served there was more of cooked dishes. Amount of food hmm… was okay for me but not like ‘Oh I’m full’. However, I can’t complain that the price was cheap enough for course meal. Chef seemed dedicated to serve good food, just wasn’t my expectation of Omakase. If I lived in Hawaii, I’d go for anniversary for the vibe.

An amazing Kaiseki. The open kitchen hides nothing, so you can see the tram create your meal with an efficient precision. The food is light and delicate. Fish forward, the protein was beautifully cook. However, what shined for me was the broths and the vegetables. The team was warm and would stop by and chat for a bit.

A very upscale kaiseki style dinner establishment despite the modest industrial like venue. The monthly changing set menu is usually a well thought out and perfectly executed progression of japanese based tasting portions. Customers are given the standard choice of six courses or nine. Either choice will leave you very satisfied. Plan on staying about two hours to complete your dining experience.

The Kaiseki is amazing and the service is great! Each dish is served in beautiful ceramics, and the servers are very friendly. The price is very fair as well. The layout of the restaurant is very nice since you can see everything that's happening in the kitchen, from cooking to plating, to dishwashing and drying. I highly recommend this place!