We've been here several times now and never been let down. The food is excellent. This time we tried the tako from Spain at their recommendation and it was the best tako I've ever had.
JimJ
We came early. Had six people. We waited 2 and half hours to get our food. We finally left while paying for food we could no longer wait for. Food was good when it came. But the wait was ridiculous.
some dishes are very salty and some dishes have no salt. Very disappointed about the Wagyu. Can’t taste the fatty of wagyu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
TinaL
This may be my second review. Hachibei is still my favorite restaurant on Oahu but there were a few misses this time. I'm tempted to assume I gave them 5 stars the first review. This is my 3rd time to this restaurant and my go-to restaurant if I had my choice. We typically stick to our known favorites but we did try the chicken wings, Tera Karaage with the yuzu sauce. It was a long wait for an essentially fried chicken wing with light sauce. Not worth the wait or the cost. The kitchen was relatively slow this time and we had a 5'-0" seating and the restaurant was not full so assume they were having kitchen staff shortage. We were also unlucky to be seated next to a larger table with multiple kids who were not being managed by their parents. Obviously this is not the restaurant's fault but it did damper the overall ambiance. Overall still love this place but wanted to give this updated review.
RitaS
Great service great ambience. The A5 wagu Yakitori was the most disappointing. For $18 you get three small pieces!  The most savory and delicious for the value was the chicken and beef tongue.
t s
The food was great. We had 2 male servers that night were horrible.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Joshua Yuan
I've been meaning to come here for a while as I heard good things and it did not disappoint. The quality bar here is high. But that also means it takes a while for them to bring the food out. You have 90 minutes here to finish eating but it took around 45 minutes for the first order to come out. Then they ask you for the final order soon and so our whole experience felt rushed and unfinished despite lasting a while, if that makes sense.Their food is yummy though!Also parking here is tricky, as downtown Honolulu street parking tends to be.Enjoy!
JarryY
We chose to order a la carte instead of the chefs omakase, and we were able to try 12-15 amazingly delicious skewers. Our favorite were the gizzard, the scallops, the chicken wing and the chicken nanban. Definitely a memorable experience and we will come back next time!
Wife and I went here for our anniversary. We did the chefs special at $85 each. It was a lot of food. The quality of the food is pretty good but a lot of the skewers were either under salted or over salted. The appetizer and the egg soup were the best items. When I tried the chicken ramen I literally told my wife it tasted like Campbell's chicken noodle soup.same consistency and everything. She ordered sake and they gave a very generous portion but the cab I ordered was about half of what I get at other places. I also think they got two to many tables in the establishment since we got seated in one of the middle tables and a gentlemen from another table literally had the back of his chair about 3 inches from our table. We did ask the server to move us and they did with no issue. Overall some things were good and others not so much hence 3 stars. Oh and service was really slow. Server told us the kitchen was backed up but for all courses to be brought out took around 2 hours.
Yakitori Hachibei is a Japanese restaurant located in Honolulu, Hawaii. They use traditional Hakata Yakitori cooking techniques passed down through generations to grill Hawaii's natural ingredients to perfection. They are committed to sourcing the very finest ingredients from Hawaii's many talented farmers, fisherman, and purveyors. They offer a wide range of beer, wine, nihonshu (sake), shochu, chuhai and highballs to complement their Yakitori. I visited Yakitori Hachibei and was impressed with the quality of the food and the variety of dishes available. The food is **delicious** and **next level**. I had never experienced this style of Japanese grilled skewers before, and I experimented with everything from the chicken to the cheese. The menu is extensive and offers a **fantastic selection of delicious Yakitori dishes**. I highly recommend trying the chicken wings, pork belly, and beef tongue skewers. The food is cooked to perfection and the flavors are well-balanced. The service at Yakitori Hachibei is **very efficient**. The staff is attentive and friendly, and they make sure that you have everything you need. They are knowledgeable about the menu and can help you choose the perfect dish to suit your taste. The restaurant is clean and well-maintained, and the atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming. Overall, I had a great experience at Yakitori Hachibei. The food is delicious, the service is efficient, and the selection of Yakitori dishes is fantastic. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a great Japanese dining experience in Honolulu. If you're planning to visit, make sure to book a reservation in advance as the restaurant can get very busy!
TOSHIKO TAKAHASHI
It was worse than before the coronavirus. disappointing.It is best not to make reservations after 8pm.Depending on how crowded the store is, the "go home aura" can be amazing from around 9pm.Even if you are not very friendly up until then, all the employees will be happy if you stand up to leave.With this taste, this price, and this kind of service, there are many good restaurants around Waikiki without having to go all the way to Chinatown.It was a really good store, so it's really disappointing.
Hidden Gem in downtown area. Have been here several times in the past and wanted my kids visiting from the Mainland to experience this restaurant. Reservations are a must so had to plan in advance. Food is always amazing
We've been here several times now and never been let down. The food is excellent. This time we tried the tako from Spain at their recommendation and it was the best tako I've ever had.
We came early. Had six people. We waited 2 and half hours to get our food. We finally left while paying for food we could no longer wait for. Food was good when it came. But the wait was ridiculous.
The Sukiyaki is really good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Omakase Course $85/personZensai (appetizers):Local Corn KaraageAhi PokeYakitori (main):Butabara (pork belly)Mune (chicken breast)Sunazuri (gizzard)Tsukune (minced chicken)Sukiyaki (beef)Uzura no Tamago (quail egg)Vegetable Skewer (tomato)Ippin:Seafood ChawanmushiMiso Baby Back RibsShime (finishing dish):Oyako DonburiDessert:Goma Pudding
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
some dishes are very salty and some dishes have no salt. Very disappointed about the Wagyu. Can’t taste the fatty of wagyu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
This may be my second review. Hachibei is still my favorite restaurant on Oahu but there were a few misses this time. I'm tempted to assume I gave them 5 stars the first review. This is my 3rd time to this restaurant and my go-to restaurant if I had my choice. We typically stick to our known favorites but we did try the chicken wings, Tera Karaage with the yuzu sauce. It was a long wait for an essentially fried chicken wing with light sauce. Not worth the wait or the cost. The kitchen was relatively slow this time and we had a 5'-0" seating and the restaurant was not full so assume they were having kitchen staff shortage. We were also unlucky to be seated next to a larger table with multiple kids who were not being managed by their parents. Obviously this is not the restaurant's fault but it did damper the overall ambiance. Overall still love this place but wanted to give this updated review.
Great service great ambience. The A5 wagu Yakitori was the most disappointing. For $18 you get three small pieces!  The most savory and delicious for the value was the chicken and beef tongue.
The food was great. We had 2 male servers that night were horrible.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
I've been meaning to come here for a while as I heard good things and it did not disappoint. The quality bar here is high. But that also means it takes a while for them to bring the food out. You have 90 minutes here to finish eating but it took around 45 minutes for the first order to come out. Then they ask you for the final order soon and so our whole experience felt rushed and unfinished despite lasting a while, if that makes sense.Their food is yummy though!Also parking here is tricky, as downtown Honolulu street parking tends to be.Enjoy!
We chose to order a la carte instead of the chefs omakase, and we were able to try 12-15 amazingly delicious skewers. Our favorite were the gizzard, the scallops, the chicken wing and the chicken nanban. Definitely a memorable experience and we will come back next time!
Restaurantji Recommends
Wife and I went here for our anniversary. We did the chefs special at $85 each. It was a lot of food. The quality of the food is pretty good but a lot of the skewers were either under salted or over salted. The appetizer and the egg soup were the best items. When I tried the chicken ramen I literally told my wife it tasted like Campbell's chicken noodle soup.same consistency and everything. She ordered sake and they gave a very generous portion but the cab I ordered was about half of what I get at other places. I also think they got two to many tables in the establishment since we got seated in one of the middle tables and a gentlemen from another table literally had the back of his chair about 3 inches from our table. We did ask the server to move us and they did with no issue. Overall some things were good and others not so much hence 3 stars. Oh and service was really slow. Server told us the kitchen was backed up but for all courses to be brought out took around 2 hours.
Yakitori Hachibei is a Japanese restaurant located in Honolulu, Hawaii. They use traditional Hakata Yakitori cooking techniques passed down through generations to grill Hawaii's natural ingredients to perfection. They are committed to sourcing the very finest ingredients from Hawaii's many talented farmers, fisherman, and purveyors. They offer a wide range of beer, wine, nihonshu (sake), shochu, chuhai and highballs to complement their Yakitori. I visited Yakitori Hachibei and was impressed with the quality of the food and the variety of dishes available. The food is **delicious** and **next level**. I had never experienced this style of Japanese grilled skewers before, and I experimented with everything from the chicken to the cheese. The menu is extensive and offers a **fantastic selection of delicious Yakitori dishes**. I highly recommend trying the chicken wings, pork belly, and beef tongue skewers. The food is cooked to perfection and the flavors are well-balanced. The service at Yakitori Hachibei is **very efficient**. The staff is attentive and friendly, and they make sure that you have everything you need. They are knowledgeable about the menu and can help you choose the perfect dish to suit your taste. The restaurant is clean and well-maintained, and the atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming. Overall, I had a great experience at Yakitori Hachibei. The food is delicious, the service is efficient, and the selection of Yakitori dishes is fantastic. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a great Japanese dining experience in Honolulu. If you're planning to visit, make sure to book a reservation in advance as the restaurant can get very busy!
It was worse than before the coronavirus. disappointing.It is best not to make reservations after 8pm.Depending on how crowded the store is, the "go home aura" can be amazing from around 9pm.Even if you are not very friendly up until then, all the employees will be happy if you stand up to leave.With this taste, this price, and this kind of service, there are many good restaurants around Waikiki without having to go all the way to Chinatown.It was a really good store, so it's really disappointing.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
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Hidden Gem in downtown area. Have been here several times in the past and wanted my kids visiting from the Mainland to experience this restaurant. Reservations are a must so had to plan in advance. Food is always amazing