Restaurant Suntory

TLDR: Restaurant Suntory is basically three restos in one. We did the Teppanyaki and although pricy, very tasty if you're looking for an elevated experience. Basically think grown-up Benihana without the onion volcano. This was our last meal in Waikiki and I love the idea of restaurants within a restaurant. We opted for the extended tasting menus (sans lobster) and got a US filet and a wagyu filet to compare both. While the wagyu was certainly a bit more tender and super delicious, I wouldn't say it was far beyond the flavor of the US filet. If the US filet was at an 8, the wagyu brought it to maybe a 9. Definitely get the garlic fried rice and it is a fair bit of food so come hungry. The panko shrimp was exceptionally good. Crispy, garlicky, just the right amount of bounce on the shrimp. I would definitely come here again and I'd love to try the traditional restaurant and/or the sushi bar. Service team here was top notch as well.

We had the teppanyaki and we chose the royal course. The sashimi, the clam chowder, everything was delicious. We paid extra for the garlic fried rice and it was worth it. The beef was excellent. They have drinks made with Japanese whiskey and gin. They have a martini made with vodka and sake! The service was great. Our reservation was at 6:30 and they didn’t start the cooking until a little bit later, but that was ok with us.

Went for lunch to try out their July’s Shunsai-zen special. Made reservations on Resy and emailed them to order the special beforehand. The first set came with tuna and squid sashimi, summer vegs with tosazu jelly, and Japanese style corn soup. This set was refreshing on the pallet since it was a hot and kind of humid day. The summer vegetables with tosazu jelly was really tasty. The second set was fried shrimp with tartar sauce, salad with miso cheese dressing, and ginger pork. Really likes the miso cheese dressing. The ginger pork was decent, didn’t tasted fatty. Wished the fried shrimp was tempura style, but it was good too. The last set came with udon with a hint of curry as the soup base, and fruits almond tofu dessert. The hint of curry in the udon soup was perfect because curry can be over powering. Soup was light. Really like the almond tofu dessert! It was perfect to finishing off the sets. The staff was friendly and took the time explaining the items in each set. They also have highball drinks using Suntory whiskies. They have validation for parking, but if you’re kama`āina or military then you can go down to Royal Hawaiian customer service center and get a 3-hour validation with your receipt!

Decent entry level Japanese fine dining spot. At Restaurant Suntory, the space is neatly divided into two sections - one focusing on the intricacies of Kaiseiki cuisine and the other on Teppanyaki. On this occasion, luck favored us with a last-minute reservation for the latter. We decided on the Royal Course featuring an array of seafood. Our meal commenced with an artistic tray of various Japanese appetizers – sashimi, salad, and more. Although satisfying, the quality was akin to what you might find in a competent mid-tier restaurant in Japan. Prior to Teppanyaki, we were also presented with a tomato-based clam chowder. Coming from Boston, I found the umami from the tomato as a rather unique, yet odd, departure from the traditional bacon-infused chowder, almost veering into creamy tomato soup territory. The main Teppanyaki course was a trilogy of seafood dishes, beginning with panko lobster tail, followed by a combo of scallops & shrimp, and finally, a pairing of tuna & salmon. The ahi tuna was a standout, cooked flawlessly to medium-rare, while the shrimp, tender and succulent, delivered a sublime texture. As the curtain closed on the Teppanyaki stage, a bowl of garlic fried rice made its appearance. It was a touch bland, which, paradoxically, elevated the aroma of garlic and green onions. The finale was a refreshing melon pudding, its pleasing melon scent and silky texture serving as a palate cleanser to wrap everything up. Teppanyaki at Suntory may not come with the traditional smoke and mirrors one might associate with this type of cuisine, but it offers an experience that's rich in flavor, showcasing quality ingredients and delivered with professional service. A solid choice for anyone seeking an authentic, unembellished Teppanyaki experience.

Absolutely Amazing. Celebrated my fiancé’s Birthday last week while visiting Hawaii & very happy to have chosen Suntory as her special Dinner for the night. We went with Omakase, which was beyond delicious. The host Asamisan was fenomenal and very polite. The entire ambiance of the restaurant is excellent and i must say, my applause to the the chef Takuya ! Excellent. Thank you Suntory team for helping me my fiancé’s night amazing. We will be back soon.