Japanese cuisine: the best places to taste it in Honolulu

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Rod Diaz

Woodtips

Nina Yumi

Teppanyaki Ginza Onodera

"We had a celebration in the restaurant. It was wonderful experience. The set menu is quite pricey if you go with the high grade Japanese Kobe...."

Aloha KaiNiu

"With one of our last meals in Honolulu, we decided to splurge on a special meal at @teppanyakionoderahi. This restaurant serves imported Japanese..."

Derek Yip

"I had dinner with my wife 2 weeks ago during our trip in Honolulu. The experience was wonderful. Food exceptional, service exceptional, sake..."

Jason King

"Food was amazing. Service was impeccable. Flavor explosion exploration. 100% worth the..."

Hazel Liao

"Been visit here last year, food is amazing. I will be back when travel to Hawaii next time. Missing foods here sooo..."

Wang Ava

"An awesome experience, great good, Kobe was the best! Love the service! Will definitely come..."

Tim Yee

"The food is amazing and the chef is extraordinarily good. It's pricy, but worth it for the..."

David Peyton

"Very pricey but great food. Excellent services and nice..."

L T

"excellent food excellent service，will come..."

Lyuang Fu

"Awesome. By far one of the best meals in..."

Yasuo Ogawa

"Unbelievable food that I couldn't believe I was having outside of Japan. Real Kobe..."

Sam B

"Amazing food and..."

Yaeko fernandez

"Excellent food and..."

pd chic

"The bestest kobe beef and..."

Esther Tunac

"Off the hook authentic Japanese teppanyaki..."

Thomas Growney

"Classy and five stars..."

Duncan Hui

"A must..."

Terrance Wong

Ichifuji

Gochi Grill

"Hottest lunch spot in downtown Honolulu for take out, high quality plate lunch. Haven’t had anything I didn’t like. Meatloaf, chicken katsu and..."

Nathan Kam

"OMG, this was the best mapo tofu of my life!!! I love Gochi Grill for the homemade style of their food, good portions and prices. And of course,..."

ludmila santos

"A downtown favorite, Gochi Grill offers a slightly upscale twist on traditional local plate lunch classics. The kitchen efficiently turns out..."

Steve Nakagawa

"A lunch spot located in the downtown Honolulu that offers gourmet bentos for take-out. The prices range from $11-$15. I've tried a few items and the..."

Anna Fong

"Probably the best chicken katsu around. Yes, forget about those places you have to wait in line for nearly or over an hour. This small shop has the...."

Lance Agena

"Had the seared meatloaf... Was tasty and filling. Liked the container it came in..."

Jen S

"My absolutely favorite place downtown!!! Love the seared salmon I order it at least twice a..."

Christie Volkman

"Like a plate lunch, but WAAAYYYY better! Friendly, fast service, too! & don't forget the panna..."

Michelle Funai

"Great daily specials. Chicken katsu, meatloaf are..."

Steve Lee

"Awesome chicken katsu plate! Brown rice..."

Russ Sumida

Weiliya Japan Ramen

97/100 (49 ratings)

Restaurants

Japanese

"Good food at a good price and you get a free brownie sundae if you're celebrating your birthday there. The staff is really friendly and they always..."

Charlotte Keamo

"It’s a must go try kind of place. We love going there almost weekly and enjoy their black garlic oil ramen. Ask for the special spicy chopped..."

Judelyn Vallesteros

"For the past two and a half years, this has been my family's spot for Ramen. However, their menu is so diverse that even no-ramen-eating people can..."

Wil Morales

"Food was amazing my whole family loved it. Staff was very friendly and made a great recommendation for ramen. 10/10 would definitely come back and..."

Kevin Vega

"The service was good and fast. We got the chicken katsu curry which was great. The black garlic oil ramen was tasty but not as flavorful as I was..."

Nicholas Heuermann

"Osaka Ramen is as authentic Japanese as you can get. It's ran by a small family and you always see the same faces. The food is made like they were..."

Devon Overstreet

"Looking for an alternative to fast food for your family's next meal out? Check out Osaka Ramen for good ramen, gyoza, hot wings, fried rice and..."

Collette Anderson

"The Best Ramen in Oahu! Must try!!! We highly recommend this restaurant! We've been going there for four years! The only Ramen that put lots topping..."

G O

"Here at a later hour, 10P. Host was busy cleaning, but as soon as I touched the door he stopped and immediately gave me his full friendly attention...."

Alex Young

"This is the best ramen place on Oahu. The gyoza were amazing, the best I've ever had! The waitress said they make them fresh at the store. Soooo..."

ItTolls4Thee “ItTolls4Thee”

Heiho House

Bozu Japanese Restaurant

"I love sushi and this place did not disappoint. They have amazing foor and the sake selection is great. I've always been a huge fan of Dewazakura..."

Ken Leung

"We are on a vacation for our hawaii trip and found out about this restaurant. This is one of the best Japanese restaurants in Hawaii that I have been..."

KT

"I discovered this Japanese izakaya in the heart of Honolulu on the 2nd floor of the McCully Shopping Center! Their food is authentic Japanese dishes..."

Alison M

"Interesting authentic Japanese Restaurant! There is a wide selection of sushi and Japanese dishes. The fish is very fresh and diverse for sushi, so..."

Katherine Melnyk

"Authentic izakaya. Food is absolutely delicious. Sashimi 3 platter (great) soft shell crab (great) tofu (great) stingray filet (excellent) monkfish..."

Winston Cubed

"Their fish was really fresh!! So I loved the sushi! Especially, ama ebi was my favorite🥰 It was sooooo good. Also, other food were delicious too!..."

Lucia

"Awesome experience. My girlfriend wanted Japanese food and this place was recommended to me by a coworker. Called early and got a reservation right..."

Marc Nakanishi

"TRUST THE SUSHI CHEF!! My wife and I came for our honeymoon and we ordered a 7 piece omakase. It was such a wonderful experience! Each piece was like..."

Kevin Ting

"It was that good we came back the very next night after our first visited to Bozu. The sashimi was top quality and maki was superb. Chef and floor..."

Arnold

"Very interesting fusion Japanese food. We are very happy with the quality of food. The only expensive dish is the sushi omakase. It changed $160 for..."

Vincent Choi

Aburiya Ibushi

Hihimanu Sushi

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"Chef Ray holds a certain presence that only comes with years of perfecting his craft. I’ve only seen it a few times. As a chef and full time..."

Ethan Meyers

"We saw this restaurant from little red book AKA 小红书. which some one recommend this omakase in Hawaii. Booked on resy or tock. it has 18 courses..."

ZHIYUAN MA

"Had my first omakase here and it was just my wife and I the rest of the party canceled. That was probably the best thing cause it was a 1on1..."

lAME FAme

"Hinimanu sushi is a great omakase experience: first class ingredients, highly skilled chefs and great presentation/show (they require - or at least..."

Simone Sello

"Excellent omakase, so many different flavor profiles that came together extremely..."

Joshua Chen

"Went here for my early birthday last year, and the best experience I ever had, fresh high quality ingredients, well worth the price. A must of Uni..."

John Cho

"Wow! Excellent! You just have to trust me. It’s Omakase so if your want rolls and spicy tuna with everything, this place is not for you. If you..."

Roger Yee

"Oh my god. Yes, intimate seating it’s only the counter and there’s two seatings a night. We were the second seating. We got there early and the..."

Babs Sheng

"The experience of the creativity the freshness and the presentation of the sushi and omasake was so incredible. It was the best food and Sushi..."

Heart Centered Creations

"One of thee BEST sushi spots in all of Hawaii hands down. Impeccable service, the chef’s are awesome, and the dishes can’t get any better. It is..."

Chell T

Mana Bu's

Wheelchair Accessible

Breakfast

Cheap Eats

"Truly a delightful (and delicious) experience! I had NO prior experience with musubi, and only knew I wanted to try it! The owner / clerk was so..."

Chris Barnes

"Musubi/ onigiri that’s simple yet delicious. We tried the salmon, the spam and egg, mentaiko, chicken and shiitake), and all of them were yummmmmy!..."

Debby Yeung

"Hawaii’s best place for Musubi. Using ingredients and premium rice from Japan, you get great onigiri to feed the..."

Terrence Quinsaat

"Made a quick stop before they closed for some yummy musubis! Definitely recommend the spicy tuna; i think there was some spicy mentaiko in there!..."

Sandra Matsumoto

"These musubis are handcrafted daily and are so fresh and delicious! Get there when they open at 630am, they close as soon as they sell..."

Jessica Grant

"Always a great selection, fresh and budget friendly. They have options for vegetarians with great local service. Go early since by 10 am their stock..."

Samantha Nakamoto

"Cute shop with great ingredients. Loved their spam and salmon musubi. Prices were also..."

Amanda Hu

"Greeted as you walk in. Hospitable employees. Very clean, everything is sanitized. They even provide tongs if you don't wanna use your hands to grab..."

arrion kong

"Mana Musubi (Manabu) has been my favorite musubi spot for years... so 'ono! Sometimes there is a bit of a line, but the line moves fast. The staff is..."

Cyd Rosa

"Perfectly cooked and seasoned rice. Great variety of flavors. The kombu was our favorite. The little custard cups they sell are also delicious. The..."

J. Kenji López-Alt

Hawaii'aina Coffee Shop

"I tried their local coffee here and it was very good. The banana bread was super fantastic. Service was extraordinary. Hanging out in the lobby in..."

Travis Law

"I love this place. Perfect place to have a coffee after your run down the ala wai. The atmosphere is so comfortable. All of the coffee is locally..."

David Heinrichs

"Came across this cute little coffee shop and decided to try it out for a change instead of having my usual Starbucks. The latte I had was amazing!..."

Nes

"So relaxing, and such kind service. I was surprised to find they even have great local souvenirs like lip balm, cookies, coffee and..."

Z K

"Great little place in the lobby area of the Island Colony condo-hotel at Seaside and Ala Wai Blvd in Waikiki. Fresh local Hawaii coffee and fresh..."

angloconc

"She makes the best coffee on island. The owner and her employee are very sweet !! delish drinks, and fast service. Honestly a local..."

bambi boo

"I live this Maui Coffee in the morning. Service was amazing and..."

deekay2001films

"Good coffee. Great, friendly..."

Shawn McPherson

"Best smoothies in..."

bijan noroozi

"Great shave..."

Richard Rotte

Hawaii Sushi

95/100 (29 ratings)

Restaurants

Japanese

"I LOVE THIS PLACE! Their bowls are delicious! Especially their Hamachi bowl. I always grab a lunch special more than twice a week! The owner always..."

Mengshin Lin

"Miso is delicious and the poke was above..."

Rocci Berrini

"Prices are average but the quality of fish is excellent. Also cannot beat their daily $6 specials for a bowl. I had an ahi bowl and the fish was..."

Jeffrey Zheng

"Snow crab in a California Roll? I must say I was impressed. I first saw this place on instagram and what caught my eye was that they had a $6 daily..."

Korean KitKat

"My favorite fast food sushi in Honolulu. It’s hardly fast food as they usually make your order fresh unless you grab the pre-made sushi. This..."

Rachel

"The sushi is fresh and the service was great. I made a mistake on my order and corrected myself. They were nice enough to make the adjustment even if..."

Tomomi Shimabukuro

"The best poke I have found on the island so far. The tuna is so tender and it melts in your mouth. They also have 6 dollar poke bowl of the day can't..."

lexie koesterer

"Cute little sushi place. Great service and food. The parking lot is small and very..."

David Wong

"Good sushi, the Nigiri is the way to go here. Fresh and always good customer..."

Devin Schuster

"Good food reasonable price will visit again recommend to..."

Enrique P. Crisostomo

"Delicious, Fresh & on time. Easy to eat in or pick..."

Les G

"Hole in the wall Sushi. Super fresh and..."

Rafael Brito

"If you want to try uni, ask if it is from santa barbara. If it is not, skip..."

xiaozhi zhu

"Their business hours have changed from..."

Justin Tag

"Nice and extremely..."

D S

"Great, fresh..."

Allysa Lapine

"the best sushi and poke takeout in town ever! their portion(bowls)is just right for a lunch. its not a fast takeout place. my order took 15 minutes..."

oahu local T

"Great food and..."

Mike Yamashita

Michael Ching

Allan

Hakkei

Sukiyaki & Shabu Shabu

"staff are super pleasant and helpful. Oden is most known item on menu. Rice is from Hokkaido. rice is cooked Old School. its a more delicate..."

Aaron Tyra

"I love this place the food is authentic Japanese, the atmosphere is also the same. They always have a special for the night, the duck is a must if..."

Nichole Dau

"The customer service,clean,and interior is just comfort style. The best is so ONO!!! ( Excellent ) & real home..."

don hyeon

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"こちらのお店は、岡山県湯原温泉八景のハワイ支店です。..."

AYAKA OHKAWA (大川綾香)

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Hatakeyama Takuro

John G Tsang (JT gT JgT)

Yawen Hsiao

Darren O

Naoyuki Honda

Tokiwaya

94/100 (35 ratings)

Restaurants

Japanese

"Quick stop for delicious local Japanese style bentos! The garlic chicken is ono, and don't forget to grab a few sweet potato mochi and andagi for the..."

Great Potoo

"Got lucky and there was street parking right in front. It is a walk up counter; there were a few people ahead of me but the line moved fast. Ordered..."

Carolyn S.

"Great bentos and andagi! Loved my shrimp tempura roll/onigiri thing 😅 For some reason, their fried chicken was one my favorites on the island even..."

Bobby D

"OMG! I often pass this place on the Pensacola street but I didn’t realize this was such a great small lunch shop until I googled to find a good..."

Paradise Walker

"Not sure if their restaurant is open right now but you can find their delicious bento and andagi every Tuesday afternoon at the Kaiser HS farmers..."

Therese Howe

"Classic local-Japanese food at its best. Family-owned and operated, Teruya's was located in Ala Moana Shirokiya for 20+ years until it found its..."

Nathaniel Chun

"I was really excited to get a vegetarian bento here after seeing a picture on instagram! It was a great little lunch for 7.50 and fun to eat. Also..."

CosmicFish

"Andagi, fried mochi balls (?), bento. All good! Friendly staff members. Sometimes slow service though when someone orders food to be made and next..."

Blu Phone South Korea

"They were still prepping at 9:22am (they open 10am) but still served us. We tried one they’re most popular stuffs: large roll bento and andagi...."

Jess Plus Pluto

"They've been here for 3 years. The people are so nice, seems like family business, and very friendly. Their food is looks like very local Japanese..."

Spring Nash

"Love this little shop of goodness! I was looking for quick bentos and Yelp, of course, came through with a suggestion to check out Teruya’s. We..."

Aimee Clanin

"Tried the sweet potato mochi and the andagi…bought for our ohana returning to Arkansas today. Ono! Oh and the bentos were perfect for the flight..."

Sandi Javar

"First time today 8/26/20. Went at 10am. I parked in FHB parking. Vegie bento excellent. Andagi and mochi excellent. Next time I will try other bento..."

Stephen Miyahira

"Ahh for the love of Andagi! Of course my andagi is the best but when you get lazy and just craving for some fresh crispy hot ones Teruya's is the..."

Justin Tabbay

"Have to get their sweet potato mochi, it is out of this world and love their different varieties of bento, too many to choose..."

Karen Nakashima

"Good vegetarian food. Simple and clean lunch..."

Christine Choe

"Great quality bentos and andagi. Wish they were open later and parking was a little easier to find. The chicken karaage and potato croquettes are..."

Jeremy S

"Nice and crispy outside, Best Andagi ever! Fried taro mochi tops it..."

Joaquin Vierra

"Super delicious Japanese food on the go! Don't leave without getting some andagi..."

Colleen Hoomana

Odori-ko Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"Best late night sushi and honestly way better than shokudo. Their service has been friendly every time and it’s an all around relaxing vibe. Go..."

Ellen The Barber

"Excellent food at an excellent price. A friend brought me here as this is one of their go to places. It always a challenge going to a place for the..."

Dale Lantrip

"Great place for meeting up with people, with good food and drinks, especially with their early and late Happy Hour just about every day. The menu is..."

Mel On

"I went here with my family for a night out and the food and beverages were all wonderful. We had a wide assortment of dishes and all of them were..."

Allex Kirkland

"We went here for a late night happy hour and I was super impressed. The staffs were really friendly, and their sashimi was good quality and great..."

Thang Phu

"Amazing sushi and sashimi here! The food is so good and the service is great too. Highly recommend checking this place out and getting the Sashimi..."

Wilson Lin

"Amazing,fabulous,neat,gorgeous,friendly AF. ZERO waiting time and yummy food, we’re both happy-bellied. See Obama was here, it can’t be..."

Jacques Manuel (JM)

"Had the butterfish and the chicken teriyaki/Steak combo plate. The butterfish was absolutely stunning with how light and soft it was. It practically..."

Sophia “Princess Pika” B.

"Just moved into this area and now doing my neighborhood walk about. It’s a weeknight after 10pm, which is one of my favorite times to find new..."

Primo Asis (Panda)

"The food was fresh and delicious. First meal in Hawaii was a great..."

Hannah

"Took the family to dinner at 6:30 on a Tuesday night. They were not very busy so we were seated immediately. The waiter was very attentive and a..."

Jody Franks

"The hamburger steak was soft and juicy. The fish were fresh and soft to eat. The dessert was very easy to eat and quite..."

Haruka M

"The food is amazing here. Such a great place to dine in or order..."

Annabelle Bronstein

"Everything was absolutely delicious. The service was impeccably hospitable and attentive to our needs. Honestly some of the best sushi I've ever had...."

Alfredo Torres

"Really nice food here! My only concern is tables are too close and we were sitting really close to other customers. I may order take out next time..."

D C

"Fast service and great Japanese fare. The udon was chewy and tasty, sushi is nice also. Happy hour after 9 pm is awesome and we will def be back with..."

Adamo Stivala

"Came here for their Happy Hour and we loved everything we ate. We are thinking of coming back to try out their dinner..."

Ward Kawano

Ginza Sushi Ward Centers

Wheelchair Accessible

"Thank Ginza sushi for some of best sushi ever. I highly recommend everyone to come for a visit...."

Justin Rice

"Best sushi � on the island. We go 1-2x a week. It's a staple in our diet! The owner, Russell picks his fish, fresh every morning and really admires..."

Cassie Bond

"Service is good Taste is also good. Temaki’s sushi rice tastes really Japanese one ! They have Tempura ice cream!! You should try it..."

Emi Fukunaga

"Awesome place and awesome food. Really had a good time with my son. Will definitely recommend and definitely going..."

Teena Ballet

"One of the best places I've visited. Haven't tried anything I didn't like and the guy that runs the place is super cool, very personable and..."

Bryce Ishikawa

"I have been to many sushi places all over the US nothing compares . Best sushi place ever!..."

GI Muriel

"Amazing place, Awesome food. I would recommend this to all who want great..."

Shawn Mo

"We eat here often, the food is on point and the service is always..."

Shane Pendergrass

"Awesome, intimate Japanese restaurant. Top quality sushi and the service is impeccable. They want to be sure you enjoy you meal and work hard to..."

Denise Kirkland Mendoza

"Mahalo nui loa Russell always takes good care of us, it's like going to a family members..."

Arlene Ching

"Dis place be cracka..."

Raymond Glowniak Jr

"Pretty sure I reviewed this place already but the service is awesome and the owner is super nice. I love the "enbious"..."

Patrich Kendl

"Awesome sushi! Everyone loved what they ordered for lunch. Including..."

Rosemary Morales

"Best sushi ever. Beauty and the beast is a must..."

Tracy Sandoval

"Amazing food and the service was top..."

Johan Eriksson

"Fabulous taste, service, atmosphere. Reasonable not ridiculous prices. Will return on my next trip to..."

Linda LaRose Christy

"Great variety of maki rolls and some of the most delicious I've ever had. Thank..."

Lauren Jensen

"A little “hole in the wall” in Kaka’ako. The owner is there every day and makes sure the customers are taken care of. I have had sushi all..."

Barton

"Incredible ✨ the food was amazing, the ambiance was on point, and the staff were wonderful- very kind & attentive. 11/10 thank you for a wonderful..."

Brianna Roth

"I recently visited Ginza Sushi Restaurant during my trip to Hawaii and had an excellent solo dining experience. The server was very knowledgeable..."

Cinelli

"We had a fulfilling experience. We sat outside near the tiki torches as I like open places and the restaurant was stuffy. The food is super good,..."

Desi Food in America

"Went in with my family got a late lunch. Server was great and the only person on the floor. We order a variety of things from upon to baked muscles..."

Kelly WM

"Wow! Amazing, kind, welcoming service! Sushi melted in our mouths! Absolutely delicious and highly recommend dining here for Japanese cuisine! The..."

Christina Yanez

"Excellent little sushi spot! Overall 10/10 (but limited experiences). I went here with a friend who's been a few times before, but it was my first..."

Melissa Huang

"We are visiting Honolulu and decided to get some sushis before going to Dave and Buster. Thet had good reviews so we went. That place is amazing !..."

JULIE CHAMI

"What an absolutely incredible experience here. The Sushi was wonderful, I had an absolute blast, and the ambiance was private and serene. Cozy,..."

A Dominic

"My mother came to visit and wanted good sushi, we got the twister and Aloha rolls along with a couple of spam musubis. We were greeted and seated..."

Jared S

"Ootoro was to die for!!!! Cute Japanese restaurant for lunch. Service was..."

Ben & Alison Bright

"***Update, left my cc and the owner reached out thru FB to let me know.*** Great sushi! Some of the best I've had. Really nice presentation and..."

Seth Turnbo

"Russel did an amazing job on taking care of my family. It was their first time on the island and I wanted them to enjoy a good sushi spot/atmosphere..."

Ali Nabizadah

"This place was amazing! High quality sushi. I can’t say how delicious it all was. My family and I visited in the early evening starving and..."

Venessa Mason

"Great service in this little sushi spot. Huge variety, and very..."

Denis Crowder

"The toro was good. The team gave us the fattiest part and it just melted in your mouth. The sushi rolls was even great. Enjoyed every last..."

Allen Lawrence

"Amazing lunch. No bathroom in the restaurant but the shopping center its attached to has one next to the entrance, not far AND with a keycode...."

Jules G.

"This is by far my favorite sushi restaurant in downtown Honolulu. There’s sushi is spot on the owner and chef is the most genuine wonderful person..."

Amanda Dickens

"This place awesome.....small place but very relaxing and pleasant....servers are awesome and very friendly.....food is phenomenal food taste so..."

Mark Nev

Musubi Cafe Iyasume

Wheelchair Accessible

"Are here almost every day. Great customer service. Good food. I always tried a different type of musubi, spicy salmon roe Mayo is my favorite. I also..."

David Eye

"Ummm place is the bomb with lots of Musubi choices. You can order ahead of time online and avoid the small wait outside. Ladies working there are..."

Jay Vizcarra

"My roommate's favorite place to eat and I make sure to take all of my friends here when they're in town! It never disappoints! I am too picky to eat..."

Trenton Davis

"Delicious musubi! If you are craving for spam/rice, this is the..."

Rui Xiong

"Everything is cooked by Japanese ladies from japan. Rice is perfect. Everything is so good. I do the cod roe mayo x2 and the curry bowl. Eel avocado..."

Tim hahn

"So far... this is my fav iyasume musubi #onigiri place. Their oden is so good. Try Daikon and ganmodoki. Service is so fast and..."

Kaz M

"Lots of items on the menu. The staff was super nice and patient with my questions. Ate here 3 times and everything I tried was..."

Bea Niser

Your Kitchen

"The wife's favorite shave ice on the island. Syrup is made with real fruits and flavors. Haupia is bomb. Their lunch bowls (pork, beef and oyako don)..."

World Wide Ed

"Get your fix of delicious home cooked Japanese food. Authentic Japanese flavors with the cute friendly customer service you'd expect from Japan. The..."

Jeremy S

"Delicious, but next time I'll definitely side with the mini sized Pork Bowl. The regular size was way more than enough. The rice is SO filling and..."

Helen Chang

"Never had a bad dish here. Some of the best Japanese bento / plate lunch in Hawaii. It's cheap too. What it lack in frills it more than makes up for..."

Michael de Lange

"Great place. They have significantly reduced their menu though to only three items. Don't worry, the pork bowl is still on the menu. Don't pass up..."

Lisa Effandi

"Omfg that pork bowl. My tempura egg was a little over cooked so the yolk wasn't runny...I've featured those style eggs on a menu before and they are..."

codeh

"Only thing you need to get here is the pork bowls! So delicious when you top it off with Sriracha. Just ask the friendly workers for..."

Jason Lai

"Ono pork bowls and the tempura soft boiled egg is the winnah. Are they still closed..."

Cody Yafuso

"Pork bowl with extra panko-crusted egg & teriyaki sauce...Da..."

Randy Bartlett

"When dining here you need to try the shave ice. One of the best in..."

Alan Chun

Kokoro Cafe

"We tried Dole whip and it was delicious! The staff is very friendly, and they get the orders ready very quick. The prices are good..."

Rosibel Rodulfo

"I love this cute shop!! A mochi waffle on a stick? Are you kidding?! 😍 The Shaka waffle ice cream was beautiful and so unique. Dean was so kind..."

Hanah Roberts

"The service is fast and the dole pineapple ice-cream choices are amazing. Try Shana-boom with lactose free dole filling...."

Val B

"The chocolate vanilla soft serve was so good! It was creamy and came in a crunchy waffle cone. The mochi waffle was really delicious and super..."

Vanessa G

"Mahalo iā 'oe !! This is dope! Liquid gold!! Dole Whip on top of Guava Passionfruit smoothie, sold!! This little gem is one of a kind, providing..."

"Expect a wait here as it can get busy at times! But so so cute: got the Shaka ice cream and not only was it cute, but delicious! I got the chocolate..."

Taylor Bozydaj

"The ice cream cuteness my daughter seen from a customer that walked by brought us here. We got a strawberry sundae and my daughter enjoyed it even..."

Brina Baby

"Delicious and good value for money ice cream and dole whip treats!! Good portion sizes. We got the dole whip float, shakka boom and pineapple dole..."

Serena

"Cute and cozy place they have ice cream, mochi pop, coffee etc. a lot of dessert! Me and my husband tried coffee and mochi pop. It was really..."

Jiyeon Portnoy

"Best ice cream shop. The service is the best and their shaka boom is delicious. You have to stop..."

Alejandra Espinoza

"The kids and I really enjoyed this soft serve. The texture is smooth and the flavor isn't overpowering or too..."

Raisa Melendez

"Very yummy Dole Whip here! Well presented desserts with fun topping choices friendly staff. We each got something different, and each item was..."

Rob Loper

"really fun ways to serve ice cream and frozen treats, recommend the Shaka Boom fun hang 10 cone ice cream and syrup choices, good dole whip..."

dee tak

"The Oreo sundae was very good, despite being bigger than what the photo showed. The Oreos were crushed and added nicely. It was also dairy-free but..."

•Lexi•

"Yummy desserts. Came for the shaka boom and it was very tasty, only reason for the 4 star is the cup is .25 cents but that .25 gets you a small scoop..."

Eldon Ngo

"TL;DR: tasty but spendy for such a small proportion (at least for the Mochi pop). Cool photo op for food paparazzi, haha. A novel thing to try but I..."

Cindy Fu (YUKIN3K0)

"Shaka boom $8 - We could choose flavor, filling, and two toppings. Pineapple and mango was so..."

K S

"Dole Whip at a reasonable price! Both Strawberry and Pineapple Dole Whip were very tasty. Also try the cone with..."

Angela Beardsley

"Great value for the price. We ended up going 4 times (Dole whip each time) during our 5 night..."

Henry Ng

Torikyu

"Authentic yakitori location with Japanese people running the restaurant and grilling as they do in Japan. Reasonable pricing with a skewer for $2.50..."

Amanda C. Sun

"The food and service are absolutely amazing!! We’re new to Yakitori and have no experience about what to order. They’re super patient and polite..."

Meiyao Li

"Make reservations ahead of time. Limited seating. There are a few parking spot at the restaurant. Chicken meat ball is very delicious with unique..."

Charles Choi

"Store front not visible from the street. The entrance is narrow and very easy to miss. But the turn is right next the 7/11 and 76 gas station. Once..."

Ariel W.

"Everything here is super delicious. The price is also reasonable. I went in by accident but fall in love with this place after visiting. The draft..."

Hsin-Ju Wu

"Love it,they serve other food that other Japanese restaurants don't normally serve. It's a one man chef, great 👍job, customer service amazing..."

maria atanes

"Pretty much best takitori in da area, not only cause it's flippin ONO, but because they actually have seating available same day, most places are..."

Richard Alexander

"The food is tasty, I highly recommend the sausage, the onion, and the musubi. However the portions are small for the price. Ordering multiple plates..."

Roman

"Superb service, food and price. Motsu-nabe = hot pot, original broth with beef intestines are must and order rice set afterwards. Honolulu gem,..."

yomi matsuoka

"Food is good with great value! Parking is tricky though, do not go with Google Map, but turn right at the 76 gas station and there are a few spots..."

Derek Jin

Modo

Wheelchair Accessible

"Addictive! Modo inside Mitsuwa store in International Marketplace. Saw this place was near our hotel so we went to try them. They have a lovely..."

Elsy Chow

"I had trouble finding this hidden gem near closing time which made me too late to get the flavor I wanted but I came back the next day and they had..."

Katie Cowan

"This place is inside Mitsuwa Marketplace on the second floor. It is way in the back. Staff not really friendly, but still respectful. The best way to..."

Andy Kho

"Fun little mochi doughnut shop located in Mitsuwa marketplace (all the way in the back left corner). They offer a variety of flavors, our favorite..."

Aloha Nui Loa

"The Lilikoi mochi donut is slightly chewy and perfectly pillowy. Intense passionfruit flavor but the glaze is a bit too sweet for my taste. Will try..."

Miss Kitty

"The Modos were delicious, but the counter person wasn't very personable. It's inside a little market inside the International Marketplace. The..."

Jeanne Thomas

"We really loved the donuts. They have a very unique shape and texture. The flavors were delicious and unique. It can be a little hard to find because..."

Clayton Toebben

"Very tasty donuts: subtle flavours and not too sweet. Black sesame, matcha green tea and cookies&cream varieties were favourites. The coffee was..."

Brent Mikaelsen

"Chewy donuts! Enjoyed passion fruit flavor the most. Cookie and cream was meh, not sure why that one was rated..."

J C

"Always a solid place to get some nice chewy mochi donuts. They are located inside the International Marketplace inside Mitsuwa Store. The lilikoi,..."

Charlie Te

Kin Chan Sushi Incorporated

"One of the best sushi I have had in Hawaii. We are sushi lovers so we have been trying to go try every good sushi restaurant in Hawaii. FYI, Master..."

Yuta Lambert

"This is possibly the best sushi restaurant in the entire state. Expect an authentic Japanese experience. The owner and sushi chef barely speaks..."

Martina Cannata

"Omakase! Top grade! No complaints, wishing I had a bottomless stomach to eat more. Very intimate no frills straight to the sushi. Has a closed set..."

Joshua Chang

"Food and service are the best!!! There was no menu. You can order Omakase which the chef will make your dinner based on his choices, and you can call..."

Nimi Wang

"Great omakase experience! Came here on a Wednesday night with my wife. My brother-in-law recommended this place and he's a sushi fan so I knew I was..."

Michael Chang

"We had the full set of Omakase for a little over $100. The theme is very authentic and traditional. We were told that the chef started making sushi..."

Darren Lee

"This place is amazing!!! Not only is the sushi soooo good, but so is the service. Our server, George, was so attentive, never let us go without, and..."

Jordan Munson

"Hands down the best sushi I've ever had. Make sure to make a reservation, and be prepared to spend some money, but it's worth every cent. Tip: when..."

Craig Canfield

"Had my 73rd birthday celebration here with my dear wife of 42 years, my son and daughter in law. Had a great time and great food Omakase. Strongly..."

raymond ng

"Absolutely delightful! My friends and I came here to try something new, and we weren't disappointed. The atmosphere of this place was immaculate,..."

Brandon Boyster

Gaba

"The rice served here is not your average grain of rice. It has been allowed to germinate to improve the taste and texture. Great little brunch spot..."

Andy Lucinda

"This little shop is right near the entrance to Eaton Square. Most of their rice balls run from $2 to $2.50 depending on the filing. This time I tried..."

Albert Nakano

"Two Thumbs Up: Freshly made rice balls, the Japanese equivalent of eating a burger, I supposed. Got carb (GABA premium rice), protein (salmon in..."

Ropl

"The rice really is premium quality just like they say! Tucked away in the back of Eaton Square. Some plaza seating outside to eat and..."

Sonja Lee

"Since I started working right above them, I've been buying lunch almost every day that I can from them. You can never go wrong with their spicy ahi..."

Chris Emory

"The best musubi on the island hands down!! Tucked into the little alley known as Eaton Square, I stumbled in here one day while shopping for..."

Jason King

"Musubi made with real Japan rice, like Manabu. Great quality and presentation. You can even purchase the uncooked rice to take home and prepare on..."

Jeremy S

"The gaba-infused rice definitely makes a difference. By far the best tasting rice in an onigiri. The spam musubi is completely unique too. It's..."

Jonathan Afiat

"The musubi here is so good. It is thanks to the high quality gaba rice. I work in the building once a week and I come here every morning before work...."

Katherina Bui

"The best musubi in town. The rice they use is really really good. Can't find any other places using better rice than..."

Donald S.

Nabeya Maido

Wheelchair Accessible

"Nice hot pot style place to go eat with friends. I like that you can split the broth styles and try something different. This place charges by the..."

Victor Marshall

"Cheap bowls with your choice of ramen, udon, or tofu! Best of all, it’s so EASY to..."

Travo66

"This place was highly recommended by my friend and my husband and I decided to give it a try. There are many fresh items to choose from. I love their..."

Jessica Xu

"The microwavables are amazing here! It provides a great value for ~10..."

Greg Dalin

"we used to come here 5+ years ago when they were a relatively new establishment. we enjoyed it then. nice to discover they’re still in business..."

Kelli Nakamura

"Nabeya Maido is located in the Market City Shopping Center, between Gina's BBQ and Duck Lee. Nabeya is a smaller Japanese hot pot restaurant that..."

B Murakawa

"We stumbled upon this restaurant and decided to try it out. Our experience and the food was amazing! I am so glad that we took a chance and ate here...."

Megan Gold

"I received the Maido Nabe set as a gift from a very special person that I work with, it was truly a blessing. The Maido signature broth is so..."

Lolo Popoki

"Here was my hidden place during my vacation. I just stayed Oahu only 4 nights but i visited 3 times!! Their soupbase was fantastic. Their price?..."

Hye Jin Kwon

"This was a fun one! Hot Pot and we ate it all up! We loved the spicy broth, for sure a winner. It was a tad intimidating as we had no clue what we..."

Jason King

Wheelchair Accessible

"Went there a few times for birthdays. The food is amazing. The menu is unique and it definitely has more character to it than most of the restaurants..."

Sandra Park

"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..."

Matt Minsub lee

"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..."

Vincent Huang

"Good kaiseki experience. The food was outstanding and really well made. Great option for anniversary..."

Jane Yeo

"A very upscale kaiseki style dinner establishment despite the modest industrial like venue. The monthly changing set menu is usually a well thought..."

Robert

"This was something amazing. Should be 6 stars. Food, service, atmosphere, was out of this world. One of the top 10 dining experiences I've ever had...."

Matt Harner

"It is my first time to taste kaiseki course. I assume foods are kind of fusion of Japanese and western food but the taste was very impressive...."

Ryan

"What a hidden gem this place is. If you want a true taste of Japanese cuisine you have to try this place. Every month there is a new set menu..."

Kim Tran

"Great kaiseki but not the best, with warm and attentive service. Decor is unassuming. We had the 6 course set plus desserts. Overall a good mix of..."

Alvin K

"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..."

Kenneth Stout

"Six course meal was awesome. A nine course option is available as well but the six course option was super filling. Food quality was..."

Kapono Nauka

"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..."

Paris Eastside

"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..."

Allen Vicencio

"Amazing Kaiseki experience, recommended by multiple friends so we HAD to go! We called in just a couple days before, and were able to secure..."

Joan N

"This was a true experience. The menu was so unbelievably unique. The ingredients were of the finest and freshest quality. The service was outstanding..."

Domenic Etre

"We walked into the restaurant soaked in salt water shivering like wet dogs only to be welcome by kind staff. And we had the most wonderful meal on..."

Claire Lee

"Amazing service. The staff was super friendly and made sure we had a great time. This was a more modern take of the kaiseki style Japanese cuisine. I..."

michelle gao

"This place is awesome. All of the chefs are friendly and would like to share how they made the food with customers. The food quality is amazing as..."

Derek Jin

"Good food but not great. You would feel surprised at first but after few courses you would feel repetitive since the flavoring are similar across..."

Chris

Hide-chan Restaurant

"This is a cozy little restaurant with really good food. Their Oxtail Soup & Pig's Feet Soup are probably the best I've had anywhere. It's probably..."

Wallace Kim

"Food was delicious, and it was really nice to see they have some Okinawan dishes such as goya chanpuru. Fast and polite service. Both of my..."

emily z

"A lovely Mom & Pop restaurant with Okinawan dishes. Try the fixed priced menu options, or the excellent bitter melon..."

Samuel Chalekian

"Authentic, charming old-style Okinawan eatery with good to very good food. No fuss, simple place, good value. Parking is limited, but there is street..."

Allan

"Hide-Chan is pretty excellent, yet it is so humble about that fact that you may never think to go there. But if you like straightforward, very tasty..."

Eric Butler

"tasty home-style Okinawan and Japanese food, friendly, family run business. tip: CASH ONLY. everything here is good, and they have several things..."

Vanessa John

"My mom loved the food she loved everything and so did I, the flavors were great and new to me they had this bitter mellon dish that was really good..."

Waylenn F

"Cozy family owned restaurant with some local Japanese and Okinawan food favorites! Open for lunch and dinner during COVID-19 for take out - be sure..."

Gina Maeda

"Hole in the wall and the food was good. Parking is very limited. Had Nakami Soup..."

Ty Y

"Food is very good. I went there on Thursday. The server was super nice and provided awesome service..."

Raul CK

"The family who runs Hide-chan is the best. The food is..."

Tomomi Shimabukuro

"Goya tempura was light, not greasy and simply..."

Lorraine Teniya

"Food is great. Simple but really well done. Just parking is a..."

Barry Kawakami

"Great hole in the wall mom and pop Okinawan..."

Ryan Hironaka

"Great hole in the wall Japanese and okinawan..."

Jim Kawamoto

"Best tempura ever!!!..."

Lori Wada

"Great comfort..."

Michael Minogue

"Best restaurant on..."

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