Asian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Honolulu

Nicole Wang

qlv assoc

"3/3023 Male cashier was very helpful in helping us select. If you like green tea in ice cream form, this is it. Staff friendly, fast, hardworking,..."

JMAC

"Really good dessert 🍨 after eating some ramen downstairs. Not bad on price I think this was the nana chocolate parfait, 13 dollars and if you’re..."

nathan oshiro-chin

"I got the sweet potato ice cream with azuki, shiratama and warabi mochi; not-too-sweet and a good serving..."

Tanya Ponce

"Fresh ice cream. Really good and cheap. A lot of places to sit, and inside a shopping center at the bottom of the mall. Highly recommend if you want..."

Joel Pederigan

Soon's Kal Bi Drive In

86/100 (1061 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"Food came out so fast, looked exactly like the picture and was delicious! The sauce was amazing it was my 1st time having kimchi and it was..."

Ezinne Boggess

"Always consistent food! We love kalbi, meat jun and mandoo. Their sauce is the best! Service is really good and the food comes out fast. There are..."

Jill M Ward (Homes of Hawai'i RE)

"Soon’s has been my go-to spot for years, being raised in the surrounding area. It's the ultimate destination for Meat Jun enthusiasts like myself...."

Grandma Sagey

"The sweet aromas of grilled meats, make you salivate as you walk up the front window. Great selections, hard to choose, and grateful for the combo's..."

david soto

"The first thing I do when I land in Hawaii is go to Soon’s, no matter where my hotel is at. It’s a delicious meal, consistent in quality and..."

Brian Lee

"My wife used to live in Oahu and she and the kids loved this place. It's all I heard about for 10 plus years. Finally got to sample it and all I can..."

adamltw

"5/5! Had a local friend recommend this place to me as one of the must visit food spots to hit in Hawaii. I can say, I was not disappointed and..."

Anthony

"Always a must do when in Oahu! This is cash only so prepare. There are three booths to sit at, but mostly a pick-up & go place. We had the Saimin &..."

Margo Padron-Murillo

"I've enjoyed Soons for over 30 years. The Meat Jun, a must have, extra veg too. Take away service primarily, quick, quality food, no nonsense..."

Jerry Omo Jr

"Nice place for a fast korean meal. This place makes one of the best bbq beef sandwiches full of meat. The only negative criticism i have of this..."

Don Fasone

"A friend recommend that I leave the tourist spots and venture out. I ordered the BBQ 3 meats combo with chicken and beef. It was nice & tender. The..."

Teri B

"CASH ONLY I saw some mixed reviews but the photos looked good so we gave it a try. Food is EXCELLENT. The bbq chicken is absolutely insane. We also..."

Zach Goodman

"5 stars across. The atmosphere? Classic hole in the wall, but the smell that comes from here turns the whole place into something like heaven. If u..."

Nina Beans

"My parents showed me this joint today. Telling me about how they used to come by and pick up food with family back in the day! My mom swears by their..."

Vaisaur

"Excellent for take out of our local favorites. Every time we come home to O'ahu, we always stop by and get a couple of plate lunch each. Sometimes..."

Jay Arca

"Employees very were very nice. It’s cash only so bring your credit cards. They have a wide selection on the menu and overall reasonable prices. I..."

John K

"Delicious food. Outdoor seating in this little hole in the wall. Took a party pack on our flight back to the mainland. A lot of the prices are out..."

Rosalind Garcia

"Man...this was one of my absolute favorite places when I was stationed here back in 85 - 88. I was so stoked to see it's still around, providing..."

Travelin Jim

Tokkuri Tei Sheridan St

"The food is incredible. The service is fast and very pleasant. I recommend this restaurant..."

Mathias Kt

"Aloha all; this is probably my favorite Japanese restaurant in hawaii with real authentic style Japanese dishes offered from sushi to the beef..."

Leon BIGPAKE Ho

"Very extensive menu, it was fun to see so many different items. The dishes we chose were ordered to share. The Dragon roll was delicious and the..."

Lori Gutierrez

"Good yakitori and sashimi. The pork neck and chicken balls were awesome. Pork neck in particular was one of the best skewers Ive ever had. Id..."

Ithomiid Inc.

"Food and drinks were excellent. Chef came out to the table. He was very nice. Parking is good here too. No food pictures again cause I dug in quick...."

D. Duncan

"I just had the possibly best vegan meal I've had out in Honolulu - at a Japanese omnivor restaurant! Their "Santa's Vegan Specials" are spectacular!..."

Johan Alwall

"Huge menu of izakaya - Japanese small plates! Feeling adventurous? Get the Russian Roulette, a plate of six pieces of tuna roll paired with a shot of..."

Therese Howe

"Kazu-San is the best sushi chef in Hawaii!! Much of the fish is brought in fresh from Japan. Awesome service and decent parking downstairs. My..."

Ainoa Miyashiro

"My husband and I went on a date here while visiting Hawai'i. We really wanted to be taken back to the izakayas of Japan and this was a fair..."

Christina Van

"Authentic traditional Japanese bar food and drinks. Reservation are recommend. Delicious food! Great..."

Christina De La Pena

"Excellent food, attentive, friendly service. If we lived here we'd be regulars. Can put together great vegan..."

Michael Bloomfield

"Delicious sushi and it's always great to support a local business especially during COVD. If you are overwhelmed by the massive menu, I recommend..."

Oleysa Davidenko

"Food was great, with a variety of choice from a mix of classic dishes to more unusual or revisited variations. The atmosphere was very relaxed and..."

Luca Canal

"We walked in expecting to go somewhere else that was closed. The food was absolutely incredible, especially for such a huge menu. The sushi was..."

Paul Drew

"Love that they do vegan Tuesdays! All you need to do is call in advance to set up a reservation (fri or sat before). Santa is the chef and he's..."

Sonya Baker

"We've been coming to the restaurant for about ten years. A great place to eat Japanese in Honolulu. A little pricey. Service is..."

Gérard Kuperfarb

"Great variety of food. Great quality. Multi-generational staff and you see other Japanese people come. What more do you..."

Cedric Tai

"Chef Kazu-san was amazing! Had a wonderful experience here. Will definitely come back when I'm back to..."

Cuong Chan

Wheelchair Accessible

"Love its combo pho and garlic chicken. Owners are..."

Elvie Leming

"Located on Fort Street Mall, this place is one of the most yummy eats I’ve ever had. For the last 20-ish years I’ve gone here to treat myself to..."

E B

"This place has been a favorite of mine for years. I'm amazed at how Alison can remember all her customers and keep all the orders straight. Food..."

Corey Ing

"In heart of downtown Honolulu on Fort Street Mall. Been going here for about 7 years and can't believe I haven't given a review yet. Food is really..."

Jimmy Fung

"Nice service but the food was just OK. The pho didn't have the depth of flavor you find in other Pho restaurants. The spring and fried rolls were..."

sandra colwell

"Fort Street Café is a classic Honolulu institution that has been serving delicious Asian food for over 50 years. The restaurant is located in the..."

Melvin Dizon

"This place has the best garlic chicken. It is sooooo ono. Not the best place for Thai food, but the Vietnamese food is very good. Definitely go for..."

Phil O'Mara

"Food was amazing! Order came out really quick and they have prepped buns and rolls in containers that were convenient and great for a quick pick..."

Akira Kanamaru

"It's a great local spot if you're looking for a quick bite to eat. It features vietnamese and local hawaiian food, and drinks. You can dine right..."

Victor Wade

"# m a h a l o Dis place has da Onoest of Grindz, in fact my mout trruuly broke Garlic Chicken & panang curry..."

Fenua Ibabao

"This place was my morning go to before class at HPU. Highly recommend their breakfast and Thai ice coffee. Also, their garlic chicken was..."

Brian Petersen

"An authentic favored Thai and Vietnamese food. Great price and fabulous tasty. Highly..."

Carlos Mercado

"We walked in and their 2 out of 4 seating areas had stuff on it, which they immediately cleared as we walked in. I ordered the Thai noodles with..."

Alan Snell (A.J.)

"Great for dine in, take out and catering! Fort Street Cafe is quick and delicious. We always order a pan of garlic chicken for office..."

Helen Adams

"I used to eat here 3 times a week when I attended classes at HPU. Even now living off island I still recall the wonderful experiences here. When I do..."

Chris McGuire

"The garlic chicken and panang curry combo is delicious. Been going here for over a decade whenever I'm in..."

David Hull

"This place is a favorite and a must visit when in Chinatown. The Thai restaurant I know that serves their food plate lunch style instead of family..."

Lorraine Pai

"This restaurant is a absolute treasure and a delicious treat to experience. I absolutely love every single serving meal they have on the menu ;..."

J Alomar

Wheelchair Accessible

"A really positive poke bowl experience. I particularly like the focus on the actual fish itself in these poke bowls, particularly coming from..."

Drew Sonter

"Poke bowl here looks nice, tastes fantastic, and is very filling with a great price. The service was on the next level thank you Definitely want to..."

Yohan Park

"The Ahi Bowls here are super yummy! I come here at least 1x/week for lunch. If you’re in downtown Honolulu, don’t forget to stop by here! I..."

Jacie K.

"Wow wow wow the best ahi sashimi I have ever eaten and the chicken we don’t even want to talk about it . It’s the best of all time . The freshest..."

denisa guttman

"I buy take outs at its Fort Street address. The food & people here deserve an excellent grade, the food being nicely prepared, tasty & plenty and the..."

GUILLERMO CANLAS

"Great spot to stop in and grab a quick bite to eat. Service was very fast. Ahi was VERY fresh and evenly seasoned! All in all, will definitely be..."

Eric Rodman

"One of the best Ahi places in Hawaii wish there was more locations but all the more reason trips downtown and more special I recommend The bento's..."

Greg Dalin

"Got the bento 6 (teriyaki chicken, bugogi beef, unagi, on furakake rice with a side of miso soup) very well seasoned and..."

19cooldude19

"One of the best places,tastes delicious,price is good,fish is fresh and miso soup was a delicious suprise offered with the bento box that I bought...."

Oxana Chihai

"The best poke I've had in a while! Super fresh and they give you a lot! I had the shoyu shi on a green salad. Great staff too. Super helpful and..."

Shawna Harris

The Ripple Of Smiles

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

"We enjoyed an absolutely delicious meal and this wonderful little spot in Honolulu. We'll definitely be back!! Excellent place for both meat eaters..."

Kemba Esmond

"This is a quaint place with vegan options. I ate the curry with beef and brown rice. It is delicious! Small interior, but you can sit outside..."

Cathleen Vilmont

"4+ if not 5 stars. Excellent service, nice outdoor seating area but along a busy and noisy street. Very fresh, tasty food with good flavors. The..."

T Joe

"The Ripples of Smiles has easily become one of my favorite spots on Oahu. They specialize in “healthy” portions and also have a great vegan menu...."

Jay Are

"This place pushes very hard on a “clean cusine” marketing angle for their food. They do offer lots of vegetarian and vegan options which are not..."

Nathan Marchack

"I go here almost every week so I must really like it ; ) hours are great. It's a family run business and the staff is always running around trying..."

Annalyssah Camacho

"Nice little place that serves tasty vegan food in a clean and friendly environment. Also, serves delicious salmon and veg pho. Clean toilet. Friendly..."

Rajeev Kapur

"This place is a gem. We love sitting outside which they have cleverly covered so you’re not distracted by the very busy streets. They also allow..."

ann narimatsu

"Wonderful place with both indoor and outdoor seating. We choose to sit outside in the covered lanai where there were tables more than 6 feet apart. ..."

RokZ Tanaka

"I get the beef pho EVERYWHERE I travel to and this is my top 3 best ones of all time. I was so impressed. The broth has soo much flavor, the portions..."

Pete

"If you are into pho, this is a great spot to check out! If I were to describe how their pho tastes, I would say full of flavor, fresh ingredients..."

Righthero Phillips

"Wonderful experience at The Ripple of Smiles. Very good sized portions, my favorite was the salmon curry. Oxtail special wasn't bad at all, though..."

Cy Sc

"Ordered off the vegan menu and it was some of the best Vietnamese food I’ve ever had! Immediately rated 5 stars after my first bite of the house..."

Lucca Eloy

"My new favorite pho! And they have a lot of options for my husband who is gluten-free and mostly..."

Jamie Hong

"This was easily one of the best meals I've ever had. I'm not accustomed to being overwhelmed with vegan/vegetarian options, so it was a nice treat to..."

Janaya Stoddard

"Pretty sure this is the best food on Oahu. Healthy too. My favorite is the house special w/tofu and sticky rice. If I’m hungry I add a small rare..."

Loren Groves

"We got the spring roll vermicelli, lemongrass chicken, and beef pho. The food came out pretty fast. Overall everything was tasty, but not any better..."

Robert E

"I really love this place, the food is so delicious and fresh and the people who work here are really great and accommodating. I get out of class..."

Keya Quick

"Excellent food! Tons of vegan..."

Vanya p

Ginza Bairin Tonkatsu & Yoshoku Bistro

86/100 (2788 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"It was sooo good!..The porkloin Katsu was so good, so tender. My friends and I ordered choke too. Calamari, fried oysters, fried chicken, Katsu don..."

Matt Terukina

"I cannot say enough good things about this place. Thick cut pork was outstanding and the rice bowl with pork and egg on top was amazing. Excellent..."

Katerina Von Fleischer

"Love this place! Went twice (dinner and brunch the next day) and ordered the Katsu Curry Set (Pork Loin), which also comes with unlimited salad, miso..."

Victor Widjaja

"Great food & awesome customer service! I'm from San Francisco Bay Area and this restaurant is on top of my list when visiting Waikiki. And I always..."

Kristin Chan

"The food was excellent. My daughters love calamari and this little restaurant cooked it so good that 3 of us had 2 orders. Their tonkatsu was..."

Trish Nguyen

"Never had tonkatsu so tender, so flavorful, so thick and juicy!! Amazing!! And you get 15% off your meal with the coupon book from the..."

Vicky Chang

"Japan style!!the food here so good the loco moco curry katsu is the bomb.. highly..."

Rowena Aroc Mendoza

"Loco moco very delicious I do recommend this place is very good Very good service and delicious food BOMB..."

Efrain Padilla

"First time trying this place. Just got back from japan 2 days ago and never got to try any tonkotsu pork in japan. I feel that this place would've..."

Rudel Antonio

"Don't rate till you have tried the Kurobato tenderloin katsu. It literally melts in your mouth. The choice of berkshire pig to do tonkatsu is..."

Se Won An

"While residing in Japan for four years, Katsu Don became my favorite meal. Until today I have not found a restaurant that could make it as good as I..."

Mark Light

"Thick cut. It's all about the Thick cut! Hands down the best tonkatsu. I Love eating here. Service is excellent, as well. Make a reservation because..."

Michael Olman

"if you are into fried food, Number 1 choice. if you are not into fried food, still Number 1..."

Trevor Yuan

"We came here because we have been to the location in Ginza, Tokyo, and wanted to be transported back. We were very satisfied with the generous cut of..."

Calvin Tong

"eaten here on every single trip ive taken to oahu over the last 3 years and it never disappoints. juicy, high quality pork katsu, with perfectly..."

Serena He

"We had a reservation here on a Thursday evening and were seated five minutes early. The service staff was great during our visit and were very..."

Kel S

"We made a reservation, so we didn't have to wait. We ordered two specialty kurobuta pork loin katsu and crab cream croquettes. Everything was very..."

Seon

"We had the specialty thick cut pork belly and the pork kurobuta curry. Both were delicious! The thick cut was juicy and crispy, a very worthwhile..."

Andrew Lam

"Superb katsu curry dishes. Fried to perfection. Both pork and chicken are cooked perfectly and juicy. Very friendly staff who are also very..."

Macs2015

"Fortunately, we were able to get a reservation at this place during our Hawaii trip and it did not disappoint, this place is amazing! My wife and I..."

Jason Hwang

"We were hoping to walk into this spot, but they mostly do reservations, so we missed the dinner opportunity. We kept an eye on the OpenTable seatings..."

Amanda C. Sun

"My friend and I made a reservation and we had an amazing time at this place. The staff was great, welcoming us warmly and even cracking jokes with..."

Steven Zheng

"Excellent service as soon as I stepped in the door. Food had generous portions and exceptionally delicious. Ambience was great, cozy place that felt..."

Daphne Nguyen

"Decent food, but overpriced. Ordered the thick-cut pork loin Katsu set and it was a bit dry. I enjoyed the hot mustard that came with it over the..."

Derine Banis

"The specialty pork loin katsu was devine and fried to the right crisp. So juicy and tender. Must have it with mustard and tonkatsu sauce. Also the..."

Elizabeth Ryu

"We ordered pork katsu and pork katsu don. Both taste delicious and the crust outside is very crispy. I like the vibe here, like homey Japanese..."

Angela chen

"I got the Kurobata Pork Loin Katsu Set (7oz) as the specialty set was sold out for the day (limited to 25 quantity daily) and the taste was great!..."

Keanu Tran

"4PM is when they open and they mean it... arrive a few minutes early.. you are waiting outside. This will give you time to check iut the menu board..."

Jerry Wong

"Wife and I came here during our honeymoon a year ago, and we made sure it was our first stop now that we’re stationed here. This place is..."

Michael Ma

"We ordered the shrimp tempura and the special pork of the day. Both are so delicious and the service is perfect the whole time! Recommend to people..."

Jessica Shi

Utage Restaurant & Lounge

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great service... They treat you like family here, or maybe better than your family?!?!? Definitely a place for locals and open to tourists wanting a..."

Mel On

"Incredible comfort food, nice ambiance, very clean in this time of Covid. For the amount of food and quality you are getting with each order, the..."

B Ishi

"First time grabbing some takeout at Utage. We were not disappointed at all and all were good portions. Ordered the nori wrapped ahi tempura and two..."

Kent Higa

"Authentic Okinawan and Japanese food. Both their potato leaf soup and miso soup were delicious. Their okinawan soba with shou pork was so tasty! ..."

Mzz N

"Great Okinawan cuisine with that home style flavor. Their shoyu pork and Goya dishes remind me of my friends mom's home cooking and brings back a lot..."

Gary Furukawa

"2 choice Utage Special was more than my stomach could handle...forced myself to eat scoop of ice cream that came with it. Tables are appropriately..."

Luz Money

"Great place for comfort food. Traditional Okinawan / Japanese / Local entrees. Prices may seem steep but you get a complete meal including entree,..."

KC

"Delicious traditional Japanese with delicious tempura and Ramen. Large portions and very fresh Ahi. Kids enjoyed a ramen they split. The waitress was..."

EJ Kowal

"Miso soup was perfect-not salty, pork long rice soup - special for that day, of course it was tasty. Shoyu pork and poke combo consumed pdq. Ahi..."

Aimee Y

"It was delicious! Shoyu Pork Donburi, Nori Wrapped Ahi...dessert Green Tea Ice Cream and Vanilla Macadamia Nut Ice..."

Teri Watanabe

"This is now a must stop spot for me. Growing up in Okinawa I crave the food but have a hard time finding it. Here the have traditional Okinawan and..."

Liz Carmouche

"We ordered the “oriental breakfast” this time because we visited at 10am. This place never disappoints. I love the food and the staff is amazing...."

Ronya H.

"Amazing food, really friendly and fast service! Make reservations this place gets busy..."

DJ HamaJama

"Delicious food! Great..."

Kiyomi Morisato

"Authentic Japanese Food. Fast and Friendly Services. Everything is homemade,tasty and delicious. Prices are..."

Nelson Lagadon

"Best Okinawan..."

Thackery Santiago

"When you can get it, get the potatoe rice soup as part of your meal. My goto is the Goya (bittermelon) w/ bacon. Occasionally when available I get..."

Errol Wong

"Temperature check upon entry. (Plus) Spaced seating & sanitized tables after guests leave. (Plus) Now, on to the food...the chicken, eggplant & tofu..."

Ricky Tawata

Yoshitsune Restaurant

86/100 (1055 ratings)

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

Sukiyaki & Shabu Shabu

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

Udon

Shrimp

Sukiyaki & Shabu Shabu

Wheelchair Accessible

"Really, 10/10 everything! We came here for breakfast on a Friday, and now it’s my favorite spot for breakfast on the island. They use high quality..."

Sarah Horng

"Food was really good and staff is friendly and patiently explain how every dish works. It is a bit on the pricey side, but overall an enjoyable..."

Cho Fung Chim

"Came here at a good time while there was hardly anyone here. We got our food pretty quick and it was probably my favorite restaurant during my..."

Isaac Hernandez

"Hidden gem, indeed! $50 full course Sashimi Set was absolutely gorgeous. Extremely fresh. Many little delightful, housemade side dishes included for..."

Stephen Dobosh

"My husband and I both got the Japanese breakfast with mackerel -- very authentic and similar to breakfasts we've had in Japan. Every ingredient was..."

Tiffany Amoyen

"Had an absolutely wonderful and authentic Japanese experience here. My servers were so helpful and took the time to explain everything. There were..."

Chris L

"Authentic Japnese dinner. I ordered the course A with Salmon. Every appetizer was a nostalgic bite of my time living in Japan. The tokoroten..."

John Wang

"This is my favorite Japanese restaurant hands down. The food is a reasonable price for the huge amount of it. And every time I’ve been there it’s..."

jillmoratto

"Very authentic Japanese food with good service and dining..."

Chi-Ching TSAI

"The food was so good but the service was not great. Due to being understaffed, the service was suuuper slow, it was a full hour after we were seated..."

Rongrong Chen

"Very delicious and authentic Japanese food. We always get the set menus and are always satisfied and very full. The cold tofu that comes with every..."

Aaron W

"Customer service here was the best! We walked in and were genuinely welcomed! Great portion sizes and they ran after us to give our little kids a..."

Bukwildz

"Travelling to Oahu expecting the best Japanese cuisine in the US without breaking the bank. Expect over $50 per person but their beef is phenomenal...."

Daniel L Yan

"Found this hidden gem and decided to have dinner here for my birthday. Feels like you're in Japan when ordering the sets. Everything was delicious, a..."

Anelita Torres

"Authentic Japanese food! Pure spirit, nice and hard working ladies make here a family vibe sweet place to enjoy some genuine Japanese food, we tried..."

Jacques Manuel (JM)

"Unique and authentic Japanese multi-course experience. Warning: pictures here are from the larger, more expensive imperial set dinner. Not pictured..."

Hans Hong

"We ordered beef sukiyaki set and butterfish misoyaki full course. Both came with endless appetizers and all of them are yummy! I was exploded just..."

Li Li

Royal Kitchen

"I heard about this place on my most recent trip to Oahu. Big Koa on Island 98.5 was talking about this place on the radio. My family and I decided to..."

Raquel McJames

"I love tiny Royal Kitchen (take-out only). The locale may feel a bit run down and sketchy - this area is part of an aging downtown/Chinatown after..."

Glenn Leong

"Get the Kalua pork manapua! Fall-off-the-bone pork is stuffed in a baked pillowy and chewy bread with a toasty..."

Tanya Ponce

"Chinese wholesale kitchen also serving to go. Racks of manapau. Chill river..."

Andre Lee

"the best is the Manapua and Pork hash and the char siu I Hope the shop stay's open and don't closed down for..."

garrett auyong

"Really good baked manapua, pork hash, and other dim sum. Cha Diu was great, and also the coconut bun, Okinawan sweet potato bun, and the Lup Cheong..."

Anna Baatz

"If you love steamed pork buns, try the manapua here. Seriously the best thing in the Chinese Cultural district. Get here early, they run out, and for..."

Ariel Lissman

"The food is absolutely delicious. This "hole in the wall" type of restaurant might not look fancy, nor is the service really good, but the food is..."

A. McQ

"Consistently good. Always very busy at lunch hour, but service is quick. New addition in July 2019 is the Apple pastry with..."

Warren Hoo

"The customer service is iffy at best, but the food is off the hook. Island favorites so good and tasty. Childhood food..."

Eichelle Kahele

Sansei Seafood

86/100 (1260 ratings)

"The service was fantastic. Our server was very personable and offered great suggestions to help us narrow down our choices. The food was amazing. The..."

Jacob Gosch

"Best sashimi and seafood ever in this restaurant! We love the divine taste, melting in your mouth bites, multiple senses with the best combination..."

David Smith

"A wonderful dining experience, particularly during happy hour where some of the dishes are half price. The restaurant shares space with a steakhouse..."

Michael Smith

"I had such a great time while in Oahu. It was experiences like these that made everything memorable. To Our Host: thank you for being so Friendly and..."

Pamela Almazan

"Hadn’t been to this sushi place in years and love the ones in Maui and as I was in town decided to go back and check it out and enjoy me some fresh..."

Derakhsh Fozouni

"Restaurant is on 2nd floor of the plaza in the same space as DK Steak house. We were quickly greeted when we walked into the establishment. We ate at..."

Lola Jefferson

"Great Sushi Restaurant! I enjoyed our dinner at Sansei Seafood Restaurant and Sushi Bar! During our stay in Hawaii we dine in here for 2 times, great..."

Sophie Vrinceanu

"An excellent place to have sushi in Honolulu. It is inside the hotel, so it is kind of hard to locate it since it’s in the third floor. The servers..."

Fernando Priego

"Best sushi we have ever had. The entire meal was wonderful❣ Started with delicate green salad with a ginger sesame vinaigrette. Tempura asparagus &..."

Valerie Nelson

"The Sunday and Monday happy hour is intense. People who lined up for a table at 4:15 didn’t get in. There are two lines, left is table, right is..."

Billy Lam

"Sansei never disappoints and we’ve always enjoyed dining here since they opened on Oahu. The sushi is consistently awesome and entrees are..."

Nathan Kam

"If you looking for a quality sushi, please come here. It's in the waikiki Marriott next to D.K. steaks. Atmosphere is elegant & nice. The service is..."

Rudye Casayuran

"Very friendly and efficient bartender made me a delicious raspberry cosmopolitan. Ahimsa tuna salad was substantial. Pretty atmosphere. We sat at the..."

Lisa Marquis

"Fresh, fresh, fresh and very unique flavors. We wanted more than just burgers, poke, and tempura. The special Brussels sprouts were a treat and the..."

Misty Nesvick

"We ate here 3 times while in Honolulu. Everything was amazing, but our favorite dishes were the shrimp tacos and the dynamite shrimp. The sushi was..."

Allisen Fernandez

"Nice spot and conveniently in the same building as our hotel (Waikiki Marriott resort and spa). A little pricey but normal for Waikiki. Service was..."

Carl Ditona

Sushi Sasabune

86/100 (1984 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The menu is decided by the chef; omakase. Good variety. If you get too full, you can stop at any time and only pay for what was..."

Keith Yoshizuka

"Always a amazing experience, Took a friend from work who had never been and they were blown away. Prices are a littler higher than they used to..."

Jacob Dodd

"Oh man, this is my favorite place I have been for sushi ever. When they say “trust me” you should! We had about 14 courses and the rice was..."

Andrew Alcott

"What an amazing experience! Had a reservation at 8pm but they were able to seat us a little early. Ordered the chef's selection sake to complement..."

Michelle Young

"Top of the line omakase sushi was awesome. Wish they explained pricing a bit better. Thru will start serving you 🍣 courses & stop when you say..."

Dan Wong

"We try to plan a dinner at Sushi Sasabune whenever we visit Oahu. Having dined at some excellent sushi-ya in Tokyo, I think Sasabune delivers a very..."

Anthony Wong

"Good food, host was funny and totally personable. Not a super chatty experience at the sushi bar at all, but that's okay. The sushi chefs just do..."

Annabelle Bronstein

"First time for Omakase style sushi and was great..service was on top of it. There's no set pricing and the chef sets your menu so expect surprises....."

Roselle Sumile

"This is an OMG restaurant for sure. They don’t have the best decor and dining environment. Food presentation was okay. BUT everything tastes..."

Joyce Xu

"This place is awesome. I thought I knew what good omakase was having spent a lot of time in Singapore and Hong Kong. Wrong. This place best..."

Mark Hammond

"This is an authentic Japanese sushi restaurant, and the price is pretty standard for this grade of sushi restaurant. The two of us ordered Omakase..."

Howard Zhou

"Fresh, delicious sushi. You put your appetite in the hands of the chef and order the chef's set menu. This is one of my FAVOURITE sushi restaurants..."

Elsy Chow

"Best sushi I’ve ever had! Every piece was delicious. Service was excellent. I’ll definitely go back when in the islands..."

Stephen Johnson

"Last night’s dinner at Sasabune was one of the top 5 meals of my life. 100% a core memory restaurant that I will remember and reference..."

Jamie Swartz

Stripsteak Waikiki

86/100 (1955 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Accepts Discover

Wheelchair Accessible

"This restaurant came highly recommended. The service was really good, we had multiple servers and the GM, Chris, came out multiple times to check on..."

Matt Byars

"Amazing place to dine in Waikiki. The wife and I had never been here before, and we were pleasantly surprised at how excellent their steaks are. The..."

bernardo benigno

"We came here for dinner and discovered they have a pretty good happy hour. We ordered off the dinner and happy hour menu and the food did not..."

Paul B

"Located on the top floor of the International Market Place. Reservation needed during peak evening dining hours. Good foods. Got lucky to get outdoor..."

qlv assoc

"We enjoyed sitting on the outdoor patio for Father's day. The weather was great; staff was fantastic. The food was good. Liked the flavor of the..."

Christina Huynh

"reasonable, high end spot in the international market. The cocktails were good, but not exceptional. the service and presentation was kind, but slow..."

Andrew Kumar

"Ronaldo provided top notch service for our table. He offered a personalized family style menu that included the best three course meal with sharable..."

Jeremy Hoenicke

"The food was amazing . Steak cooked exquisitely and the sauce was delicious. Crab entree was to die for and the wine list was extensive. One of the..."

tom fleming

"If you were ever curious what an A5 Wagyu steak tastes like, this is the place. Be prepared to drop $275 for the steak, but it was absolutely..."

George Leonard

"Twice in three days. Need I say more? These guys nailed it both times. Just walking by this place makes you want to be part of the atmosphere. The..."

Navid Moosa

"Food and drinks were amazing. Highly recommend the happy hour! Instead of a bread basket, you get a fries sampler with 3 different dipping..."

Jennie Gift

"So glad I trusted my gut (and your menu) & chose STRIPSTEAK to celebrate my 40th bday with my partner. We were pleasantly surprised by the beautiful..."

tanya kucybala

"Food is very good but small portion. The service is very good and always smile on their..."

Hien Truong

"We had the Ahi roll as an appetizer and it was very good. The Filet was one of the best I ever had and was cooked to perfection. We finished off the..."

Kyle Simmons

"First time here, service was great. We had the Australian Wagyu and the macadamia nut encrusted mahi-mahi Margarita was great, butternut squash,..."

Auston

"Portions are huge! We took too much for two people: 1salad to share, 2steaks, potato, broccoli and mushrooms). Whipped potato and steaks (PRIME NY..."

Anyka Art

"Is it worth $400? Yes. Are the steaks good? Yes. The service better be top notch. You got it. I might as well get dessert. You..."

bartleby_ bones

"The chop chop wedge salad has absolutely ruined me for any other wedge salad ever again. We enjoyed it during happy hour with some other delicious..."

Fern Smith

"Had the most amazing experience at Stripsteak Waikiki! My partner and I decided to celebrate our anniversary here and the staff couldn't have made it..."

Joshua

Vons Chicken

"Delicious fried chicken with multiple flavors and refreshing cold noodles (naengmyeon). Perfect for a warm Hawaiian..."

Manisit Das

"Absolutely delicious! We’re so glad we found this place! Everything was just amazing, and the owner was so sweet! Fun hole in the wall! We will..."

Olivia Allston

"A hidden gem! I had time to kill while the wife had oral surgery so I went to Vons for lunch. The woman working the counter was very friendly and..."

Steve Ingalsbe

"I ordered for my friends. The owner was working and she was super nice and easy to talk to. When I dropped the wings off, I noticed they were way..."

Kim “Kimber808” D

"The chicken wings are super tasty, nicely crisp. I got the rice cake as well. That’s was a bit spicy. I didn’t really care for the corn, but..."

Eldon Ngo

"They serve only chicken wings in different flavors, their shoyu (soy sauce) wings are very tasty and perfect to take to parties as a side dish...."

Moni B.

"I walk or bike by this place on my way to work several times a week. Every time I have to resist the urge to stop in -- it's that good. I've tried..."

Carson Schultz

"Try the Crispy Seasoned mild (or hot) Fried Korean Chicken. It's so very good, I haven't tried the other menu items yet, as I keep getting this one,..."

Tiare

"Love the shoyu chicken! As for leftovers, having an air fryer makes them taste just as good as when I first brought them..."

Starr

"Ordered through Uber Eats. Had the Crispy Fried BBQ Chicken in Spicy for lunch and it's so good! I want to try other flavours next..."

Rachael Wong

"Very authentic Korean style fried and seasoned chicken. The price is also reasonable, and I love their pickled..."

SR Pak

"Yes, this is better than Kentucky Fried Chicken. This is Korean Fried Chicken, and it's the best kept secret of Korean cuisine. I was pretty blown..."

Marc Peraino

"Very good crispy shoyu chicken, a little bit pricey..."

Joshua Chen

"The crispy fried chicken mild is my favorite. So deliciously made. Fresh! Parking can be challenging given the time frame. Korean older woman was my..."

Filipo Sipelii

"Chicken is well seasoned and crispy. My favorite by far is the honey butter wings, it grows on you as you eat it. Would recommend if you're having..."

Li

"So, what is a vegan doing here? My Taiwanese wife and daughter love, let's be specific, only the shoyo Chicken wings. I learned the hard way. This..."

John Dukesherer

"Among the best wings in town. You won't find the usual here, these are unique. I go for the crispy spicy ones, though they are only lightly spicy...."

Tom Nauwelaerts

Palace Saimin

"Simple menu, tasty food, and friendly service! We arrived 15 minutes before closing and we felt terrible so we ordered to go. The waitress was so..."

Cyn

"Very simple menu posted on the wall and the servers were very friendly and attentive. Saimin was good, the broth was light and matched well with the..."

Soul Train

"This place is a hidden gem....one of the best saimin place here on oahu....place is tuck away on a corner....saimin and bbqis really good...price is..."

Mark Nev

"Great hole-in-the-wall place to visit if you like saimin or udon. "Local flavor" kind of family restaurant, which has been around for 75 years...."

Jennifer Egan

"Palace Saimin is the epitome of a culinary experience that melds both tradition and modern-day authenticity. The moment you walk in, you're greeted..."

Melvin Dizon

"I was walking to 7/11 one evening to get beer when I got hit with this lovely aroma of bbq goodness. I had to go back and see what was up. I walked..."

Gabatron meow

"Saimin and Wonton mein was tasty. Also tried their bbq sticks. Pretty good. Staff very nice and friendly. Beware of extra charge for..."

Sheryl Okuno

"For nostalgic, simple, no frills Ramen. This place has been a rock in the community. Dine in is the experience to be had properly. Take out is meh......"

Brandon Cruz

"Love,love ,love Palace Saimin. Very simple menu and every item is delicious. The beef sticks are a must and make sure you get the extra sauce to soak..."

Chris Amendola

"Out of the way place for saimin. Parking is limited. Order a bowl of wonton min and a couple of BBQ..."

Caesar Batalao

Mr Ojisan Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"Visiting Hawaii for the first time; my family had a craving for Sushi, local flavour for myself. Had the chance to enjoy their take on the Loco Moco!..."

Whassaabee

"Freshest fish in town. Always great service with a..."

SJ

"My favorite japanese restaurant. Fresh, tasty sashimi my favorite. Can't go wrong with the quality and drink selection. Home-made ice cream and..."

Nicole

"Our service was very good, very help full and cheerful. Dragon roll looked like a dragon, sushi boat had very good sushi on it. Chicken katsu don was..."

Joshua

"Had a wonderful dinner at this location, got the sushi boat and saba teishoku set. Prices were reasonable and staff were so friendly, easy to make..."

Jason Lau

"This was a very good find. Found out about this restaurant off Instagram. Parking was good. There is a handful of stalls in the back of the..."

Joby Lum

"Monday, dinner, 4 people, restaurant was nearly full but no wait for a table. Service was so nice and so fast I couldn't believe it. All the food was..."

Jason Casamina

"Fresh sushi and quick attentive service. Assortment of sashimi was a good value if you like raw fish. Squid, ahi, salmon, and Hamachi. Beautiful..."

Curtis Lee

"A nice little establishment that serves Japanese cuisine. Limited items on the menu but what they offer is done very well. A good selection of..."

Robert

"Got there just before last call after UH baseball game, service was great and food was delicious. Very tasty and fresh, tempura was battered..."

James Wataru

"This is a really nice place! Sushi platters from other pics look fantastic, but I came for the mackerel (my favorite). While it's not shioyaki, the..."

Anna S.

"The best sashimi and dragon roll! Great service..."

Joy Liu

"Mr. Ojisan is a staple in our eating out routine. We've eaten here on the regular and just can't say enough good things about it. We've enjoyed..."

Shannon Oldham

"Great food and drinks at a reasonable price, what more can you ask for? Well they also have a great service. The staff is attentive and personable. I..."

Kainoa Ladines

"Cool space if a little sparse inside. Still feels like it's a new restaurant figuring things out. Fish was good but not amazing. Staff was very..."

Justin Snider

"came here on a whim looking for dinner places that were open at 930 pm. this was a pleasant surprise. the server was great at giving pointers and..."

Sherry Lewis

"Another great japanese restaurant for our list! Pleasant staff. The wafu steak was excellent as it was suggested by a friend. A very tiny..."

Bennie Ann Duenas Mesa

"Great atmosphere. Filled with music and conversation. Open space with a sushi bar and drinks. Wait staff was great. Recommend reservations. Parking..."

Garrett-Michael Lee

"Great tasting Japanese food and sushi at very reasonable prices! Interesting and authentic side dishes come with your meal. Friendly staff offer..."

Darryl Tagami

"the wafu steak was overdone (and I’d prefer the option of a finer cut), but the mashed cauliflower and onions made it packed with flavor. can’t..."

Sean Elliott

Sing Cheong Yuan Chinese Bakery

"Absolutely fantastic classic and Hawaiian Chinese bakery. We got the Manapua, White Sugar Cake, Sweetheart Cake, and Custard Bun. ⁣⁣The..."

Brandon Huang

"Aside from moon cakes, they had baked and steamed manapuas, cookies, and tons of dried fruits. We were there for the moon cakes but we left with..."

Chronic Cravings

"They have classic treats that local kids grew up with. Mooncakes for mid-autumn festival, sweets for the new year and savory snacks. Their offerings..."

Sasha Kealalio

"Sing Cheong Yuan Bakery. The real deal! Pork hash is huge and tasty! Manapua has plenty of meat. Mai tai su is great. Rice cake is rice cake. One of..."

Russ Lacuata

"Went to this place without looking it up first or reading any reviews and I'm glad I did! There was a line, but didn't have to wait long. There's a..."

TDC

"The absolute BEST pork hash and half moon I ever had! They even have bags of large sized almond cookies and the tea cookies were awesome as well...."

Sabrina Kekipi

"Amazing dim sum and treats! Everything is fresh. My favorite is the pork hash and shrimp dumplings — juicy, big portion & so yummy! My husband..."

B Ho

"Love their manapua’s! The char siu manapua is so ono, as is the char siu su. Everything was devoured quickly! We had some half moons, chicken..."

Justin Salzer

"I only ever had one item from them but I come back for it time and again. Pork-Hash. $1.35 for a ball just about 3" in diameter. And Juicy. Not a..."

Philip Niedermann (Afaflix)

"Fast service. Parking is street parking. Last time I left here. I got a flat tire going back home. The bakery items here are tasty. The duck place..."

Eldon Ngo

"Came here when there was a line out of the door. The line moved quickly and the people helping the customers were so nice and thoughtful. It was my..."

Raisa Melendez

"One of the most popular destinations in downtown for manapua, pork hash, ma tai soo, and other Chinese favorites. Definitely worth a visit, but..."

Nathan Kam

"Awww…becuz my fav dim sum place (Char Hung Sut) for manapua (bao) and pork hash (sui mai) closed, I had to find another go to place. This bakery..."

Kai’ula

"My supervisor, who is born and raised in Hawaii, said that this place was her favorite Chinatown restaurant for dim sum, and now I cam see why. I..."

Daniel Nguyen

"This is the place to go on Oahu for traditional Chinese bakery goods and more. There is typically a long line that moves quickly. Love the Manapua,..."

Kim

"Line was only 5 deep today so after going to Nam Fongs next door, stood in line for some taro cake and moon cake for good luck. Got the black bean..."

JMAC

"Coconut Snow Puffs weren't for me but my wife loves them. Difficult to park nearby, so my wife dived out the car whilst we circled the..."

HC OakleyD

"This place was so good!! Only waited a few minutes on an early Sunday morning. Had to get the char siu baked Manapua (very good and the most meat..."

Grace Haider

"It is with the greatest pleasure that I write this review to extol the culinary wonders of Sing Cheong Yuan Bakery, an establishment that has..."

Melvin Dizon

"Amazing. The char siu we had there was perfect. Whether it was steamed or baked, it tasted amazing. The prices there are super reasonable too. $1.35..."

Mike S

"Great spot for tasty affordable food and treats. Don't let the line outside deter you; it's worth the..."

Joseph C. Scott

To Thai For

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"To Thai For is one of the best Thai food places on Oahu. Great food, good size portions, very tasty, and a delicious spicy flavor. Tried mostly..."

Stevie

"Best Thai food ever!!! Tried the yellow curry dish, pad Thai and the eggplant stir fry. They all tasted..."

Nic

"Owners, chef - Thailand in Kaimuki. Will prepare the way you like. Tom Yum Soup..."

Barbara Fischlowitz-Leong

"Best Thai For!. We love this place!!! Good food, good people, good ambiance... a must for great Thai... clean, tasty, wonderful... highly..."

Paul And Myrna

"Very good Thai. Had the yellow curry and summer rolls. Both were very good....try the. Chang..."

Paco

"Rehearsal dinner - Fabulous!. We planned with Natalie a vegetarian menu for my daughter's rehearsal dinner. Her family and she have become friends..."

JWF

"Great authentic Thai food! Reasonably priced. We had the summer rolls (loved the sauce)! Pad Thai with chicken was perfectly seasoned and red curry..."

Dr. Brown

"What a find. A friend introduced me to this wonderful place last night. We had a party of seven so we were able to try many different dishes. All..."

Allan

"Truly the BEST!. I can't believe someone said the food was boring....must have no taste buds or something! OMG! This place has the best Thai food..."

Jim Young

"This soup is a bit creamy, although not at all heavy, and it’s extremely spicy. The lemongrass and lime is a bit sour against the creamy coconut..."

Valerie Shaindlin

"We stayed in Waikiki. Shopped at Kahala Mall. We were looking for a place to eat on the way back and found lots of options along Waialae Avenue..."

Nina V

"Simple, tasty food. Super nice..."

Mario Santos

"This place is delicious. One of my favorite food joints that right down the street. I love to get it for takeaway, they box it up for ready..."

Patrick Dunlop

"OMG the fish here!!!! YUMMY food all around. There is nothing here I didn't like. The calamari is tender and breaded go perfection. The fish is..."

Roxanne Guevara

"Really great food, and excellent service. The food is individually spiced and almost everything can be made with GF Tamari sauce. Food pics are pad..."

Bill Hörger

"We came in by a happy accident after our intended destination was closed. I ordered the pumpkin curry and every bite was delightful and savory; full..."

Kendra Antonides

"To Thai for, for real! Tasty, yummy and ono thai food. Staff are very friendly and welcoming. Their levels of heat is on point. They have big..."

SUSAN H A

"We decided to try this restaurant out today. We got the soft summer rolls, yellow curry and Pad Thai. I am a little picky about food at restaurants..."

Nona Grove

"We were referred by hotel staff and we couldn’t be more satisfied. The food was great! Don’t be afraid of the Thai spicy rating, if you like..."

Susie Bravo

Kylie Jeffery

"This is by far and away some of the best Thain food I have had the pleasure of eating. The pad seyu was amazing and the panang curry was equally..."

Daniel Spivack

"They sliced the shrimp in these rolls in 3rds.. Also, I dont ear rice but ordered these anyway and took the wraps off. Ketofied! Soooo theres that. ..."

Shawna Harris

"Amazing thai food. Great combination of spice and flavor made the food just amazing. We had spicy fried rice and pad Thai noodles. We ended up..."

Suraj Bhide

"Muay thai pork chops are AMAZING!!! The best pork chops I’ve ever had! Pumpkin curry is nice too. Minus 1 star because they charge extra fee if you..."

Kate Chu

"I've visited twice Got vegetable red curry, Thai hot, vegetable Tom Ka, Thai hot, and panang curry, spice level 4. Easy to customize, both on protein..."

Julian Darius

Tonkatsu Tamafuji

86/100 (1773 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Was here yesterday after a morning run. Right to it, better than the place down the street on the boardwalk. Every thing was better. Better fry,..."

Euge Lee

"I wanted to treat my two daughters because they had been working so hard all week. We arrived at 10:30 for an 11:00 opening and ended up 2nd in..."

Tony Lorenzo

"Sugoi! Oishiiii! Even though you wait to be called it's worth it. We took a chance and went for Father's Day and my parents enjoyed it! So flakey,..."

Carol Yamaguchi

"There is no way to describe just how delicious this place is! I have eaten here about five times and have tasted almost everything on the menu...."

Ricky Takemoto

"My first visit and now I see why all the fuss. This katsu is so ono! The oil and batter is very light even though if doesn't look it. I tried the..."

Pamela Moore

"The food was delicious! The servers were very friendly. Definitely recommend this place to friends and..."

Jeannie Bernard

"So delicious! I had shrimp and tonkatsu. Next time I'm getting ALL tonkatsu! At first I was a little nervous about the 5 grain rice because the..."

Michele L Patacsil

"The best tonkatsu and fried oysters on the island. I also like the mixed rice with oysters in it. Go before they open or you’ll be waiting at least..."

Angel Hardeman

"Amazing pork cutlet place, arguably one of the top I have had in the States. The wait is long and slots in online reservation system is reserved very..."

Cho Fung Chim

"This is the most authentic Japanese Tonkatsu restaurant I’ve ever tried. It’s also quite the popular spot as reservations fill up and you walk in..."

Peter Farejowicz

"Wow the food and service are amazing here! We just randomly picked somewhere with high reviews after returning snorkeling gear nearby. We almost gave..."

fififly Wang

"Avoid on the weekend! We came at opening time at 5pm on Sunday without a booking and there were around 15-20 people waiting outside and they said we..."

Whitney

"Read the reviews that reservations had to be made months in advance (heard the worker say 6 months (?) over the phone) but they do have very limited..."

Seon Lee

"The wait was about an hour for us to get seated and once we got our food, it meal was delicious. There were many side dishes that paired well with..."

Niah Pham

"Chicken and Pork Katsu were both excellent! I was never a huge fan of Katsu but this place changed my mind. It does get busy so it may be worth..."

Eric Pemberton

"This place is good but few things bothered me.… 1. The ventilation is not good, meaning everything you are wearing, including your hair will reek..."

Kelly Jung

"We took a chance and walked-in and luckily, we got seated right away. We ordered the pork loin katsu set (300g) and it tasted heavenly. The meat..."

Angela A.

"The Tonkatsu is so good u be transported to Japan. The whole meal is a ritual. Even the rice is so good. Try to make reservations looooong before you..."

Hardy Wi

Kyung's Seafood Restaurant

"One of my favorite places to eat in Oahu! Bare interiors but really high quality food. Highly recommend the sashimi combo plate (such great value for..."

Sue

"Amazing customer service and DELICIOUS food truly life changing best kalbi and sashimi i’ve had possibly ever. Delicious chicken wings! Best kimchi..."

Mila Deych

"Saw Kyung’s on a list of essential “off the beaten path” Honolulu restaurants. We’re pretty adventurous eaters and love Korean and sushi, so..."

Ben Messinger

"One of the best meals we had while visiting O’ahu! We had the sashimi platter and the beef jeon and poke plate. Everything was delicious and the..."

Christine Phang

"Came here for dinner on a Wednesday. We rant to reserve a table in advance, which they were happy to accommodate. It’s a vibrant/loud restaurant..."

Oisin McGrath

"We went for happy hour. $10 pitchers! Meat jun and fried mandu were good but nothing to write home about. The poke, however, was out of this world..."

Ithomiid Inc.

"In A Nutshell: -Kyung's Seafood is a local spot to grab some good comfort Korean/Japanese food. -They specialize in "fresh local ahi sashimi and..."

Dude

"Omg! I’m so glad I had this as my first meal in Oahu and it did not disappoint! It lived up to the hype. I ordered the sashimi platter and the..."

ali310son

"Parking is limited, but we came around 12:00pm and were able to get parking. The food is amazing. Better than the korean food I have had at Los..."

Ahree Kim

"Our Uber driver recommended this place as good seafood... Totally worth it! Absolutely AMAZING food. We ordered the sashimi, meat jun and poke. The..."

Allison Bartelt

"Years ago, when aunty Kyung first moved to the current location, I used to eat there almost every night. I'm back over now from NZ and was both very..."

Daniel Hawes

"What a pleasant surprise: hole-in-the-wall-ish but great food - my kind of place! We got a plate of super-fresh thick-cut sashimi, chicken gizzards,..."

Rosalynn M

"First time trying here. It's kind of a hole in the wall place... not too big but cozy. Food was delicious 😋 and very friendly staff. I would..."

Nikki Kobayashi

"I’m so glad we decided to come here for dinner one night during our stay on Oahu. It has limited seating but we only had to wait 10-15 minutes. We..."

Jeff Kung

"Outstanding spot that you can imagine Bourdain would've loved. Excellent food, variety, and the prices are good. Expect to wait for a table, but be..."

Jeff Montague

"Got the meat jun and mandoo plate and it was amazing! The meat jun is tender and the mandoo was chubby and meaty! The plate came with rice, kimchi..."

Monica Marianes

Kevin Kam

"I totally forgot about this place since moving away from Hawaii but in my last trip I was picking up food from a place near by and remembered how..."

Isaac Nakata

"Awesome team there. They are very friendly. The sashimi was fresh and melt in your mouth. I had the Meat Jun that was so tender. I will go back many..."

Jack Francione

Do-ne

"Update as of Sep-22: Google map says dine-in is open, but they’re actually not open for dine-in yet. Still take out only. Every dish we ordered..."

J C

"This place might have the best cost to quality ratio for Japanese food on the island. Most options are under $15 and everything I’ve had is fresh..."

Jonathan Lala

"Do-ne is a fantastic authentic Japanese bento spot. I have a high standard for Japanese cuisine and I've had two meals here with my wife and we were..."

D K

"Katsu plate was really good, the special combo plate is a bunch of relatively basic items, so I personally wouldn't recommend, but it can be fun to..."

Jon

"Only takeout here, no dine in. Owner was really nice and helpful. Loved the fish and eel bentos! Wasn’t even that hungry and we ended up finishing..."

Jing Li

"An amazing little gem of a hole-in-the-wall type place. Authentic Japanese teshoku; the staff here were so friendly and the food was amazing. Made..."

Sunny -

"Small place, would recommend making reservations. I just came back from Japan and the food here is spot on! Get the fried chicken..."

Jenna

"So much attention to detail in their food presentation. The food is good too. They say you first eat with your eyes, but in my case the camera gets..."

Garry Y

"Love this place but there is almost always a wait to get in. It’s worth it though for this teeny tiny Mom and Pop-type eatery that can seat only..."

crystal yamasaki

"Mom and pop Japanese restaurant with about 16 seats inside. We had to wait quite awhile, but the home style food is really good value and JUST..."

Sonja Lee

"Do-ne is a small and cozy restaurant located just 10 minutes on foot from the convention center. If you're looking for quality teishoku away from the..."

Kristen L.

"We ordered takeout and the presentation was great! Everything is neat and orderly in the bag. The food is very high quality. I got the shrimp and..."

Yuji Ogawa

"This is some best japanese cuisine I have ever eaten in hawaii. Service was amazing and honestly I give this place a..."

Ken Aoki

"Great homemade food with quality presentation and nice service, space are limited so be prepare for a bit of..."

Rene Li

"So fantastic. Tiny little restaurant.. about 6 tables, but the food is wonderful and very authentic Japanese. It's BYOB so come..."

Kristal DeSantis

"Super tasty food and good value. The food was prepared quickly. Definitely will be..."

N N

"Easy to miss storefront, but food can't be missed! I was so surprised to see motsunabe (pig offal hot pot) takeout on their website. You get the..."

Cory Roberts

"A real hole-in-the-wall restaurant. The staff is all very friendly and the food is on point. The prices are very reasonable, and they offer set meals..."

deb hong

"A wonderful, cozy, 6 table restaurant which serves up authentic simple excellent Japanese cuisine at a very reasonable price point for the quality,..."

Allan

Agu Ramen Bistro

85/100 (1919 ratings)

"This is a very low key establishment. It’s not big and the concept is a boat. It’s cute and the service is pretty fair. They are fast and the..."

Lakiya Harley

"Small restaurant with long wait at certain times. Each time we visited HNL, we were always curious why the wait was so long. Since this time my hotel..."

David Nguyen

"Delicious ramen options! Prices were a little steep, but worth every penny! Server always made sure we had a full glass of water. Very attentive..."

Terrika Zimmerman

"Best little hole in the wall restaurant for ramen. Everything tasted very authentic and food came out very fast. Servers are very..."

Allan Pajimula

"Came to Honolulu last year and simply couldn't get into this place, lines and wait times were always too darn long....good sign in my book. Was..."

Jose Guerrero

"There was a little bit of a wait, but it was well worth it. Everyone there was so nice and the food came out quickly and was so delicious. So if you..."

Steve

"This shop gets better by the year. If you want the experience of an authentic japanese ramen shop please come here! Even though its small service is..."

PoutyPuff Panda

"Always wanted to try real ramen and damn this place killed it!!!! First time trying Ox tail and real ramen and one of the best meals I've ever had,..."

Mike Reilly

"The food was very authentic and full of flavor! This is as close to actual Japanese ramen as it..."

roberto hernandez

"Craving for Ramen? This place is the place. There are only 20 seats in an U shape. Prepare to wait at least 30+ minutes. They have movable partitions..."

Howard Wong

O'kims Korean Kitchen

85/100 (1231 ratings)

"Came here for a quick lunch; service was great! The Yuzu Tea was very good and our waitress was very attentive. We had the garbanzo curry, Truffle..."

Kat Liu

"We had lunch here and although it was busy, the kitchen got food out to us quickly. I was totally blown away at how thoughfully crafted each dish..."

Paula Scott

"Solid restaurant in hotel Westin. Had dinner at the Bar…. Our bartender Pedro speaks great English and is a very talented mixologist. Had two of..."

Billy Blue

"Tried a new place tonight on the recommendation of a friend, and it didn't disappoint! If you know me, you know I don't like salmon, but I thought it..."

Toni Kaui

"The seat was too small and I had to squeeze in. Except this, everything was very nice. I like the bibimpah with spicy chicken, perfectly seasoned and..."

Nicole Wang

"Really tasty Korean food, my friends and I had the best time here! The Basque burnt cheesecake was amazing and so was everything else! They had very..."

karanveer singh

"Fantastic Korean Restaurant! The menu is very original, and the taste of dishes is very rich and enjoyable! Cheese Tonkatsu is mouth-watering, it is..."

Katherine Melnyk

"The restaurant looks unassuming but it is definitely a gem. The store front looks like it has very limited seating but they will take you back to a..."

Amalina Ariffin

"Landed late at HNL and came here to eat mid-afternoon. They offered to sit on the patio (need to walk past the kitchen) and it reminded me of Kauai..."

Nina V

"10/10 loved the food, had unique options, and put their own spin on classic Korean food to make it even more delicious! Favourite thing we had was..."

Kathryn Chung

"Honestly one of the best meals I have ever eaten, the food was delicious and authentic!! The outdoor seating is lovely and all of the staff were..."

Grace Rose

"What a delightful surprise, Okims serves nuanced and delightful flavors that deliver! I tried the miso eggplant and seaweed salmon and roasted..."

Tawnya Dozier

"Cozy Korean dining in Honolulu's Chinatown. Seating is limited so you may need to be patient but your patience will be rewarded. We had the bibimbap..."

Jeffrey Yen

"Food was delish and the portions were big. Be sure to check it out if you’re craving good Korean food. The patio in the back is cute, but small...."

Tonia Ioan

"Absolutely loved this place. Great appetizers and Korean chicken! We will certainly come back this place for a larger meal with the..."

Mandy Grogg

"Great food in an unassuming spot. I had their fried Korean chicken and Gnocchi, which was excellent, and finished the meal off with their elote ice..."

Juan Argote

"Truffle Mushroom Mandoo is so light and crispy. Try the pork jowl and korean chicken. You get salad with your order choice of black sesame or lemon..."

Jean J. M.

"Very cozy spot. Amazing food. The portion is just right but very hearty and filling. I got the miso eggplant and it was sooooo amazing. My gf loves..."

Sarah Horng

"We just discovered O'Kims last month and it's quickly become one of our favorite spots. So far we love the Confit Pork Belly, Garbanzo Curry, and..."

Peter Chun

Bangkok Chef

Wheelchair Accessible

"Delicious hot (temperature) and Flavorful..."

martin soto

"My family and I absolutely adore Bangkok Chef, a remarkable Thai restaurant. We find ourselves constantly drawn to their tantalizing Spring Rolls,..."

Zane D.

"Bangkok Chef provides a great casual dining experience with a nice selection of menu items. I generally prefer this Manoa location due to the..."

Chad Matsumoto

"Bangkok chef is a quick, affordable and delicious Thai food place near the University of Hawaii at Manoa campus. The staff here are friendly and..."

Debdeep Bhattacharya

"Overall good. Usually very consistent, tasty food. However, my most recent order included pad thai, and the dish was much wetter than usual and the..."

Robert E

"Nestled in the beautiful Manoa Valley, this Bangkok Chef is my favorite by far. You will always feel welcomed and cheered when you walk in the door..."

Anna Fausto

"Yes, it's cheap, fast, and very decent Thai food. More than decent. Often very very good. But sometimes not so much. Depends on who's cooking I..."

Sherry Sofie.a Chou

"Reasonably priced locally owned mom and pop feel. Good but not outstanding thai food, but again, cheaper than most, so 4 stars over all for..."

Lee Birnbaum

"Possibly the best spring rolls I've ever had. The fried rice was also excellent. They were able to accommodate our large group of adults and..."

Garrett Myler

"Great place for some great Thai cuisine. Their spicy dishes are to die for. But you can have it mild too. Clean seating area & parking in..."

Patrick Izon

"Hidden deep in Manoa Valley is a gem of restaurant. Good Thai food, good portions, clean, I find it worth the drive even if I am closer to the S...."

Garry Y

"Best fried chicken rice I had in long time...."

L L

"Our local take-out fast food Thai Spot. My other half always gets the #16 with chicken and veggies. I prefer the Tom Ka soup and or the Curry Dishes...."

Sara Elizabeth (Beth)

"Great food and good prices and portions. I eat here all the time, the food is sometimes inconsistent (depending on who’s in the kitchen?) but is..."

Fixed Flight Films

"They have many variety of thai food. Moreover they serve enough food mostly one meal set would be enough for a person ..you can also take out if..."

Anand Paul

Chiang-mai Thai Cuisine

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Simply yummy. The fresh rolls are huge. Pineapple curry rice noodle and green curry were simply the real fresh Thai taste I remember when I lived in..."

Bruno Falce

"Nice Thai restaurant in a convenient location on a main street with metered parking. Pleasant interiors and atmosphere, good food, good service, fair..."

Doron Bracha

"We were looking for seafood options and they had plenty on the menu. The food was delicious, especially the broth. They had interesting seats by the..."

Iman Waheed

"Great Thai spot. Consistently delicious and very friendly staff. Was craving pad Thai but we got pad kee Mao, flat noodles with veggies and..."

Curtis Lee

"The spring rolls came out hot and fresh. The chicken pad thai noodle dish was good as..."

John John

"Nice restaurant, great place for friends to talk. Food was marvelous. We had the Ong Choi, garlic chicken, and pad Thai. All were very good, and..."

Bill Hörger

"This place is absolutely perfect thai!!! I got the green curry with shrimp and the creamy deliciousness of it nearly sent me out of my..."

Diana Nettleton

"Visiting HI for vacation & looking for spots to eat. This Thai place came up and did not disappoint! I ordered chicken Pad Thai & wasn’t bad at..."

Emalee Farias

"Fried spring rolls were fried too much. Thai iced tea was good. So was pad thai noodles. I have mixed feelings towards Green curry: curry was tasting..."

Varuni Shama Rao

"After days and nights of eating in tourist traps, Chiang Mai wad the closest to home food we got. We had a reservation though it wasn't busy when we..."

Devin Nguyen

Morimoto Asia Waikiki

85/100 (2098 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Visa

Private Dining

Accepts American Express

Non-smoking restaurants

"Best meal ever.. fantastic environment, amazingly outstanding food. The staff knew everything about every meal. Certainly a place for a special meal...."

Gina Spencer

"Great food and wonderful ambiance. Nestled above the main strip in Waikiki, chef Morimoto does it again with his great menu. This restaurant focuses..."

Spencer Dearman

"The food was amazingly delicious at Morimoto Asia. The atmosphere was relaxing with good energy and vibe. The staff was friendly, and our server was..."

Lisa (SuLi)

"Morimoto Asia is a more casual, family style version of the Morimoto dining experience compared to its NYC location. We tried the steak, Peking duck,..."

cindy wong

"This is my second experience dining at Morimoto Asia Waikik. This time I did an early dinner reservation on the 14th of October for my birthday. I'd..."

Isaac .L

"Good food, good atmosphere. We have been to several Morimoto restaurants and I have to say this one was good but not my favorite. I will say the..."

Scott Pinner

"This dining experience was long-anticipated and was definitely our favourite dining experience and a highlight of our trip to Hawaii. My daughter..."

Susan

"Stumbled upon this place walking by with wife and kiddos and it said Happy Hour from 5-6pm everyday, it was 540 so we went in. Lovely beautiful and..."

Derakhsh Fozouni

"The food, service and view was fabulous. The sticky short ribs were tender, juicy, finger licking explosion in my mouth, the fried rice a perfect..."

Jenifer Runowski

"Wow… exceptional in every way! You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. The staff was not only so friendly but they were very attentive. I..."

Isabel Crespo

"I went during Happy Hour (5-6pm); got the takoyaki, duck fat fries, rosé, spicy tuna with crispy rice, and mapo tofu. HAPPY HOUR MENU is average at..."

Kit *

"Okay food yet not exceptional. The crispy bread in taco and sushi apetizers, took away too much of the flavour of the tuna in out opinion. The main..."

Katrien Devos

"We had dinner here last night and it was just an ok experience. It’s not your usual Morimoto’s menu or the menu was more Chinese themed dishes..."

Nav Singh

"Amazing food, ambiance, and service! BBQ black cod was definitely the star and really loved the black pepper beef, although the dimsum sampler..."

Julia

"Beautiful place. Delicious food. Amazing atmosphere. Our server Don was perfect. Kyle manager, you are professional supervisor! Thank you guys for..."

yuvitis

"What can you say about a place where you can watch the sunset overlooking beach, while having an upscale dining experience? It's pretty great. The..."

T Pet

"This is probably the most memorable meal I've had in Waikiki. The Roasted Duck is insanely good. So good in fact, that the people sitting next to..."

Adam Brinkman

"I barely have words to describe how incredible the whole experience was. Overall score: 10/10, dress your best, make a reservation online, and bring..."

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