we came as a walk-in at almost 6pm. only had 1 hr to eat since a 7pm reservation. the food came out really slow but soooo delicious. paired with yuzu cocktail. super refreshing.
Not great for larger groups because it's a small restaurant that's very busy, but if you can get a seat the food is phenomenal and the prices are very reasonable. It's the most authentic local Japanese okazuya place I know of in Waikiki
Very delicious, affordable, and unpretentious. Worth a late night stop after a long day in the sun. Five stars, check it out.
Very pleasant surprise. We did a to-go order, it took ~30 min to get our food. We’ll definitely order again or come dine at the restaurant.
We loved the kaarage, the croquettes, the gyozas, and the grilled squid. Cannot wait to eat them again soon! We felt indifferent a about the yakitori, it was blend… won’t order it again.
Managed to call in an impromptu reservation an hour ahead and so glad we did! Atmosphere and food 10/10.
LOVED the unagi don, miso beef intestines, jellyfish, and the bbq squid which was probably the best squid of my life - practically buttery! The only thing I wouldn't reorder would be the oolong Japanese cocktail which tasted just like a plain iced oolong with the barest whisper of alcohol at the end. Definitely the place to come for a long time with friends or family and continuously order so you get to sample a lot over a sustained period of time :) cheers!
My sister and I eat here every chance we get. The food is so delicious and fresh! This is real traditional Japanese food, prepared with love. The grilled mackerel was our favorite, but the takoyaki and ebi shumai were delicious as well. (It’s all really fresh, so careful not to burn your mouth!)
Get there early, as the line can get a little long. The price is very reasonable for the area, so if you’re on a budget and want to try traditional faire, this is the spot for you. We have travelled to Japan on several occasions, and this spot was the closest we’ve found in the US so far that really captures the feel of Japan. We will definitely be back to try more of the menu!
Oishi. Such a refreshingly cozy atmosphere in the Waikiki area. Everything we ate and drank was delicious. The prices are reasonable too, which is rare in the area. If I were a local, this would be a regular spot.
Very charming little hole in the wall with great service and very good food at great price, especially for Hawaii. I loved sitting at this cheap table and chair, enjoying this Tokyo atmosphere in the heart of Waikiki. I definitely recommend!!! The hosts and servers were very nice and attentive and even took a picture for us. Thank you and will be back again :)
Such a fun place to have a great meal and hang out with friends - at a super reasonable price. All dishes are meant to be shared and it was a pleasure to try dishes. Favs definitely included jelly fish, bbq squid and pork belly. Definitely somewhere we will be visiting everytime we’re there.
We waited at least 30 min until we get our first dish, and then another 10 min until the second dish… service was good but they are for sure understaffed.
Four stars because the chicken had a very gamey taste, grilled squid tasted mediocre, and stir fry veggie also tasted mediocre (too much ginger!). The only two dishes we both enjoyed were the garlic shrimp and beef udon soup.
Price was really good though!
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