The most delicious Japanese food in Hawaii. Moreover, the cost performance is incredible! First of all, draft beer is currently $5. Moreover, the fineness of the bubbles is incredible. I ended up drinking 4 drinks by myself. Yakisoba and grilled mackerel (which never rhymes with each other) are both delicious. The atmosphere made me feel as if I were in Japan. It's helpful that most of the store staff can also speak Japanese. We recommend that you stop by if you feel a little heavy about American food. I also found our store on Google Maps. Please give it a try after reading this comment. You won't regret it!The best Japanese food in Hawaii. And the costuming is unbelievable! First of all, draft beer is only $5 at this point. And the fineness of the foam is unbelievable. I drank 4 glasses by myself. The yakisoba and yakisaba (not a rhyme ) are both delicious. The atmosphere was so relaxing that it was almost as if I was in Japan. The waitstaff can usually communicate in Japanese, which is a big help. If you are feeling a bit weighed down by American food, I recommend you stop by. I also found our restaurant on Google Maps. If you read this comment, please go there. You won't regret it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hill Pierce
Inexpensive, really good food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robert
Friendly service and the food is pretty good. A little harder to find as it's located in the back of the building.
FRANK PINSET
What a delicious Izakaya in Honolulu, everything here is amazing foods, drinks, services and atmosphere. If you’re interested please go and see!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
wook kim
Came here 5 years ago and so happy they made it thru the pandemic. Has real izakaya atmosphere and not very touristy. The food is delicious and reasonably priced. We loved getting a variety of food and enjoying the atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Squid, Omurice
Joshua Goodman
I love this place. On my last trip to Honolulu this was my favorite restaurant, so on this 3-day trip, I ate here twice. I've now had four dinners here, all delicious. Very authentic Japanese Izakaya at reasonable prices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Okonomiyaki, Deep Fried Oysters 4p
Joanna Sun
The Japanese customers are extremely NOISY. They have no awareness of how their loud conversations affect other customers. I have to block my ears when I simply want to enjoy the food. The waitress seems unbothered and joins the loud crowd with their conversation. The food was really good but lacked variety. The portions for appetizers are smaller compared to 2022. I will not dine in again.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Ikayaki, Chicken Yakitori
Scott Reed
Such great food and good value for the island! My party ordered about a dozen items off the menu from the pork dumplings and octopus balls to the ginger pork and miso pork and everything was delicious.
Such a unique hole-in-the-wall restaurant! Great service and food! Loved how I can order thru Doordash and just pick up! The food tasted amazing and was quick to make.
6 people in the restaurant, 2 people working the front of house. My party of 2 walk in was told to write our name on the sign and wait outside. We wait 15 minutes, finally addressed again, “I’ll be right with you guys” after five more minutes we just left. I just wanted a quick beer and quick bite. Have eaten here before anyway, waitress was rude but at least didn’t have to wait. Geki karaage was overcooked, wasn’t fresh either. It’s a shame, they have such a cute place in such a great location. Seems like this is common occurance. So much potential.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Josephine M.
Tasty & authentic Japanese izakaya tucked into a small alleyway. It's a cozy and unassuming restaurant that does a lot of delicious traditional Japanese izakaya dishes really well. We ordered the agedashi tofu, okonomiyaki, chicken yakitori skewers, pan fried udon, and fried chicken. Every dish was super tasty! They all came out one at a time so we had time to enjoy each one. My favorites were probably the fried chicken and the okonomiyaki. Service was attentive and friendly. Definitely stop by if you're looking for yummy izakaya food!
John L
Surprisingly the Tonkatsu Don and Okonomiyaki was great! We expected more from the yakitori (chicken skewer) being an izakaya, it lacked in flavor. No more happy hour or candy floss making post COVID. Our server seemed like the only nice lady while the person at the front desk and the others at the back were pretty curt/short with us. Eg no greeting, and telling me the bathroom is outside the restaurant before I even wanted to use it, and generally being cold even though it's pretty empty. Price is nothing to write home about.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Okonomiyaki
Karlen R
It's a small place so don't be surprised if there's a wait, especially if you have more than 4 people. The food and drink are excellent, it's small plates meant to be shared. One of the best values and experiences you can have in Waikiki
Karlen R.
Best if you only have no more than 4 people because it's a small place that's very busy, but if you can get a seat the food is phenomenal and the prices are very reasonable. It's the most authentic local Japanese okazuya place I know of in Waikiki
The most delicious Japanese food in Hawaii. Moreover, the cost performance is incredible! First of all, draft beer is currently $5. Moreover, the fineness of the bubbles is incredible. I ended up drinking 4 drinks by myself. Yakisoba and grilled mackerel (which never rhymes with each other) are both delicious. The atmosphere made me feel as if I were in Japan. It's helpful that most of the store staff can also speak Japanese. We recommend that you stop by if you feel a little heavy about American food. I also found our store on Google Maps. Please give it a try after reading this comment. You won't regret it!The best Japanese food in Hawaii. And the costuming is unbelievable! First of all, draft beer is only $5 at this point. And the fineness of the foam is unbelievable. I drank 4 glasses by myself. The yakisoba and yakisaba (not a rhyme ) are both delicious. The atmosphere was so relaxing that it was almost as if I was in Japan. The waitstaff can usually communicate in Japanese, which is a big help. If you are feeling a bit weighed down by American food, I recommend you stop by. I also found our restaurant on Google Maps. If you read this comment, please go there. You won't regret it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Inexpensive, really good food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Friendly service and the food is pretty good. A little harder to find as it's located in the back of the building.
What a delicious Izakaya in Honolulu, everything here is amazing foods, drinks, services and atmosphere. If you’re interested please go and see!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came here 5 years ago and so happy they made it thru the pandemic. Has real izakaya atmosphere and not very touristy. The food is delicious and reasonably priced. We loved getting a variety of food and enjoying the atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Squid, Omurice
I love this place. On my last trip to Honolulu this was my favorite restaurant, so on this 3-day trip, I ate here twice. I've now had four dinners here, all delicious. Very authentic Japanese Izakaya at reasonable prices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Okonomiyaki, Deep Fried Oysters 4p
The Japanese customers are extremely NOISY. They have no awareness of how their loud conversations affect other customers. I have to block my ears when I simply want to enjoy the food. The waitress seems unbothered and joins the loud crowd with their conversation. The food was really good but lacked variety. The portions for appetizers are smaller compared to 2022. I will not dine in again.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Ikayaki, Chicken Yakitori
Such great food and good value for the island! My party ordered about a dozen items off the menu from the pork dumplings and octopus balls to the ginger pork and miso pork and everything was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very good! Will come back again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Okonomiyaki, Grilled Squid, Grilled Mackerel
Such a unique hole-in-the-wall restaurant! Great service and food! Loved how I can order thru Doordash and just pick up! The food tasted amazing and was quick to make.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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6 people in the restaurant, 2 people working the front of house. My party of 2 walk in was told to write our name on the sign and wait outside. We wait 15 minutes, finally addressed again, “I’ll be right with you guys” after five more minutes we just left. I just wanted a quick beer and quick bite. Have eaten here before anyway, waitress was rude but at least didn’t have to wait. Geki karaage was overcooked, wasn’t fresh either. It’s a shame, they have such a cute place in such a great location. Seems like this is common occurance. So much potential.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Tasty & authentic Japanese izakaya tucked into a small alleyway. It's a cozy and unassuming restaurant that does a lot of delicious traditional Japanese izakaya dishes really well. We ordered the agedashi tofu, okonomiyaki, chicken yakitori skewers, pan fried udon, and fried chicken. Every dish was super tasty! They all came out one at a time so we had time to enjoy each one. My favorites were probably the fried chicken and the okonomiyaki. Service was attentive and friendly. Definitely stop by if you're looking for yummy izakaya food!
Surprisingly the Tonkatsu Don and Okonomiyaki was great! We expected more from the yakitori (chicken skewer) being an izakaya, it lacked in flavor. No more happy hour or candy floss making post COVID. Our server seemed like the only nice lady while the person at the front desk and the others at the back were pretty curt/short with us. Eg no greeting, and telling me the bathroom is outside the restaurant before I even wanted to use it, and generally being cold even though it's pretty empty. Price is nothing to write home about.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Okonomiyaki
It's a small place so don't be surprised if there's a wait, especially if you have more than 4 people. The food and drink are excellent, it's small plates meant to be shared. One of the best values and experiences you can have in Waikiki
Best if you only have no more than 4 people because it's a small place that's very busy, but if you can get a seat the food is phenomenal and the prices are very reasonable. It's the most authentic local Japanese okazuya place I know of in Waikiki