Here we are back at Kikuya. Our waitress wasn't Cris who was there but was busy with other…read morecustomers. Lee served us today. I didn't forget as I said i would take pictures of the current menu and I did. I also said that i would try the chirashi and I did. I'm very glad I did. It was very good with fresh fish. I will attempt to name all the sashimi that went into making the chirashi. Forgive me if I'm wrong. Let's start off with the easy one first which would be maguro. Then there's tamago, ebi, hamachi, tako, sake, Tobiko and tai. Oh ok. I understand. Ahi (yellow fish), egg, shrimp, Yellow tail, octopus, salmon, flying fish eggs and red snapper or sea bream. The chirashi comes with Miso soup, edamame, cabbage and pickled onions(?). The place was crowded when we came in. Harder to sit a group of five people. My bowling mates all opted for the lunch box which is a great deal. It comes with everything that I got with my chirashi. You can select 2 choices and a piece of either vegetable tempura or shrimp tempura or 2 pieces of gyoza. I'd recommend the shrimp tempura. All of this for just $22.95. That's a good price for Japanese food and the amount given. My chirashi was $25.95. If you're looking for Japanese food and on a budget, give this place a try. Ask for Cris and tell her the Monday bowlers sent you. She will get a kick out of that. Mahalo gang and have a nice day.

Two or three co-workers and I go to Kikuya, behind Diners Drive Inn in Kalihi whenever we want…read moreJapanese food. We usually have the two-choice Lunch Box, which is now $22.95, 10% higher than on my last visit. Hah, we're old, we can remember when it cost less than $10. You get your choice of two mains: Sashimi, Katsu (pork, ahi, chicken), Teriyaki (beef, chicken, ahi), Butterfish Misoyaki, BBQ (chicken, pork rib), and Grilled Salmon. It comes on a teishoku platter, with a bowl of rice, one shrimp tempura, green salad, a dish with tsukemomo, and a bowl of miso soup. I wasn't very hungry, so I ordered the Katsu Don ($17.95). A nice piece of tonkatsu, vegetables and egg over a large bowl of rice. It came with tsukemono and miso soup. The food is consistently good, plentiful, and the restaurant is usually crowded. We were surprised to find just seven diners, including the four of us), in the restaurant at noon on Wednesday. Was it a result of the increased prices? We've seen that happen at other places; a temporary downturn in business until customers get over the sticker shock and realize that prices increased everywhere. As it stands, we will continue to patronize Kikuya.

Located inside Kamehaha Shopping Center, it's conveniently located. Our server was Mr Aloha- so…read morefriendly, energetic & efficient, even with all the tables full. My unagi was good - not fishy and not too much sauce. I was surprised at how big the keiki meal was- really worth the money! And, the child in our group enjoyed it! Nothing surprising, just really good.

CODY visited for lunch CODY ordered miso butterfish…read moreCODY food was tasty CODY servers were friendly and speedy CODY dining are was clean and organized CODY will return

We had reservations, but it looked like we could have gotten in without them. The waitress was very…read morenice and made great recommendations. We ordered the Yummy sets for the island. I like that the restaurant is owned by the Mazda family from Japan and that the sushi chef is also from Japan. We prefer Japanese restaurants owned and operated by people from Japan. We would definitely come here again. This was our second visit, and we enjoyed it. Please look at my pictures.

Yohei Sushi Restaurant opened in 1990 in Kalihi by founder/sushi chef Kazuto Obara and his wife who…read morehad immigrated to Hawaii from Hiroshima in the 1970's. It was his dream to open his own authentic Japanese restaurant using his special omakase experience from Japan and one of the first authentic sushi restaurants in Honolulu. It was a concept of "bringing Japan's finest to Hawaii" with a desire to "build a bridge between the two cultures of Japan and Hawaii." In 2018, operations were taken over by Testsuya Matsuda. A 2nd location was opened in Kahala in Jan 2024 by Hiroshima Mazda, whose specialty is traditional Japanese sushi (or omakase). Yohei Sushi 's menu offerings include: * Teishoku (or set meal). Comes with miso soup, rice, Japanese pickles, cold soba noodles, seasonal side dish. Main entrees are sashimi, tempura, maguro, misoyaki butterfish, ahi steak, saba. Salmon, ahi belly, katsu, and more. * Sushi Bar. With miso soup. Menu offerings are deluxe & standard assorted sushi, maguro don, Chirashi sushi. * Noodles. Choice of udon or soba with various combinations, e.g., nabeyaki, tempura, tororo, tanuki, zaru, kitsune, tori, tukimi, kake, and ojiya udon. Also, combo meals of tendon/noodle, sushi/noodle; and donburi of unaju, oyako don and ten-ju. * Side order & ala carte. Includes sashimi, chawanmushi, ika, shinkomori, murokyu, soft shell crab, miuzuku, Hiyahakko, edamame, tempura. Ahi belly katsu, misoyaki butterfish, saba, seafood tempura, maguro temprta, ahi steak, salmon. We've had the following: * Tendon and Noodle. Deep fried tempura of shrimp and assorted veggies in a rice bowl with sauce & hot udon. Very filling and tasty! * Tempura Teishoku. This teishoku had 3 large pieces of fried tempura shrimp and assorted veggies, e.g., carrot, eggplant, green beans, pumpkin, that were light and non-oily. Our teishoku meals came with pickled veggies, cold soba, rice, and miso soup with lots of wakame and radish sprouts. Very flavorful! They also offered a complimentary birthday scoop of ice cream with a dollop of an as a topping, which was refreshing and paired well! * Maguro Tempura Teishoku. Hubby's choice of fried tempura tuna set, and he noted that there were 8 large tender pieces of maguro that was lightly fried and non-oily. Very delicious and filling! * Unagi nigiri. The unagi was so flaky, tender, and light and had the right amount of sauce. Loved it! The presentation of the meals was beautifully plated with real, authentic Japanese small dish bowls and plates. The food was of good quality and very flavorful! Customer service was excellent! Diners are greeted by staff upon entering and thanked when leaving. The old-time servers were very patient, attentive, welcoming, and gracious! Our food orders came out in a timely manner, and the servers, with smiles, frequently asked if everything was okay and if we needed anything else. Hours of operation are: lunch daily from 11a to 2p, dinner from 5p to 9p, closed Wed. Happy hour is from Thurs to Tues from 1:30p to 5p. Located in Kokea Center that looks like a run-down strip mall at Dillingham Blvd and Kokea St, the restaurant interior has a great ambiance as if you were dining in Japan, as it is comfortable and welcoming. It was amazing to see almost every table was taken by dining customers. Reservations are a must, as people are turned away. Good thing I called for lunch reservations at 12:15p on a weekday, which was tha last table available. And the restaurant was packed the entire time that we were there! Free parking in the private lot shared by other businesses, as well as metered street parking. Yohei Sushi has been successful over the past years in its presentation, flavors, taste, and customer service, and we hope to return to try different menu offerings!

Friday, August 14th @ 5:15pm celebrated my birthday. Lindsay…read morewas such a great server which made our first experience even better! She's respectful with a happy attitude and it was so much fun when she & a group of staff sang 'Happy B-day' giving me a slightly new name (an innocent error... but the situation was hilarious)! I love to 'flame-cook' meats so it worked out perfectly here. The food was so delicious, we enjoyed the selection of the banchan & the complementary side dishes too...especially the luau soup and crab potato salad. This is a great place for families and large groups too. We will definitely be back to 'support local'!

Came here for my birthday and I definitely chose correctly. Came on a Wednesday which just so…read morehappened to be Wasabi Wednesday which currently is fresh sushi. Was able to call ahead and reserve the SUSHI BOAT which is definitely a highlight of the night. Already want to go back do that I can try more of the menu. Got the GOLD ($34.99) since I wanted to take advantage of the sushi boat. The PORK BELLY (THIN) and the TRI-TIP STEAK were definitely my favorites. Got to try the Guava Pork and had no problem asking for a grill change so that when my wife cooked her food it didn't taste like guava. [SERVICE] The service was outstanding and the owner even came around several times to check on us. [HANDICAP] There are two handicap parking stalls. But the nicest thing is that there is an elevator which was definitely a bonus because I was prepared to go slowly up the stairs.

The owner 4th gen Fujiwari is very nice . This location opened in 1923…read more They just remodeled the house. They have at least two very large ball rooms and they have a eight seat sushi bar with the famous telescope that the Japanese used to spy on Pearl Harbor leading up to December 7, 1941 the beginning of World War 2. The sushi rice is perfect perfect temperature. The fish is really good. The Omakase is not too long. They make their own shoyu and wasabi in house Highly rated, but they need to add a sushi bar on the second floor with a view and replicate telescope The service was outstanding

Excellent bento pick up experience! I arrived, provided my name and my bento order was promptly…read moredelivered to my car with a smile! The Natsunoya Deluxe bentos have an incredible selection of items and so delicious! Everything was flavorful, nicely packed, and easy to take home leftovers. Tip: 1) Review the catering section on the website. 2) Call, don't email, as soon as you finalize your bento numbers. They may need to determine if they are able to accommodate your order given other orders already received for that same day. I called 2 weeks ahead. I definitely recommend their bentos and can't wait to find another opportunity to order again.

As you can already see this place has 5 stars for several reasons…read more 1. Quality of the food. 2. Variety 3. Everything freshly made. 4. Super friendly and accommodating staff 5. Easy access with street parking Yes it's somewhat off the beaten path, but a path worth taking. Was so ono!!

Always a good time here! The kamameshi is a must try (I like the salmon and ikura)…read more Tonight we tried the A5 wagyu teppan, the scallops, salmon and ikura kamameshi, fried oysters, soft shell crab, and karei karaage special. Service is always great, ambiance is a neighborhood spot. Highly recommend.

I actually really liked Lady Elaine and wanted to give this place a shot after the waitress who…read morehelped me there was raving about it. And honestly, I can see why! The food here is actually really good, dude. it's an Asian fusion kind of joint, and everyone was so welcoming. My favorite dish of the night was definitely the Menchi Katsu. The onsen egg on top of the katsu was chef's kiss! I feel like it was kind of a remake of loco moco but better meat. I loved the flavor, and the portion size for the entree was perfect. Also, shoutout to the waitress who helped us! She was super sweet, welcoming, and very informative about the menu, which I really appreciated. I'd definitely come back again to try some of the other menu items!

This place has pretty small portions for the price, but the food itself is good! Just be prepared…read morefor it to be a little pricier than you might expect. We got the menchi katsu, shrimp toast, ribeye skewers, crispy wontons, and mochi churros. Everything was tasty, but I think the mochi churros were the biggest hit with my family because they were different and fun to try. Overall, I'd come back again when I'm in the mood to splurge a little!

Excellent service Food and portions were generous…read more Enjoyed my food Presentation was great

Another one I was able to cross off my list. I've probably driven by this place hundreds of times…read morebut never tried it. I met a friend who works nearby for lunch. This place is definitely a throwback. You can feel that vibe once you walk through the doors. Quickly got seated and served water and tea (which I really appreciated). Some places don't offer it or don't even have it. The menu is quite extensive. I settled on the Teishoku with Sashimi, salmon and teri beef. They brought out the miso soup (not the kind out of a tube) and the rice before the meal arrived. I was pleasantly surprised at the size of the salmon, most places that I go to it's pretty small. I could only eat half of it. The portions sizes for all the dishes were good. I actually had to take home some of the teri beef too. Kind of bummed that I hadn't been to this place 20 years ago. I guess like they say, better late than never. I will be back.

Hiro No Uchi is, hands down, the best omakase experience on Oahu!…read more I've tried omakase throughout Oahu and Orange County, as well as standout sushi spots in Japan. I travel for sushi and care deeply about quality, technique, and the overall experience--and Chef Hiro delivers on every level. Chef Hiro's passion is clear in every course. The fish is exceptionally fresh, with the menu changing based on the best selections he brings in from Japan. His style respects traditional sushi while adding thoughtful, personal touches that make each bite memorable. The atmosphere is moody, intimate, and beautifully designed--ideal for a special date night or a girls' night with plenty of photo-worthy moments. Parking is available on the street, and there's also a lot about a block away. If you love sushi or want an unforgettable omakase meal in Honolulu, Hiro No Uchi is a must-try.

Hiro no Uchi feels like walking into a friend's place for dinner. The restaurant has a homey but…read moretrendy feel and Hiro and his partner are friendly while serving up a delicious omakase. With so many options popping up for omakases I t's hard to choose and often I find nothing stands out, but Hiro serves up carefully crafted pieces that just get better and better. My husband and I enjoyed a rare date night and immediately recommended this place to our friends.

Had lunch on a Friday with some co-workers. We were lucky to get seated during the lunch rush…read moredespite not having any reservations. (THANK YOU!) We ordered shoyu pork donburi, okinawan soba, vegetable tempura, chicken karaage, and andagi. Let me tell you, everything was delicious. The shoyu pork was so flavorful and soft. The soup with the soba made my taste buds dance. The andagi was enormous and had the perfect sweetness with a cruchy outside. We decided the perfect word to describe the food was homey. That, plus the atmosphere and the staff, it was an amazing meal and experience. Highly, highly recommend. Great option if you want Japanese/Okinawan food that has more options than your typical Japanese restaurant. I will be back!

Old school Okinawan cuisine. .Love the Champuru shoyu pork and Nasubi…read more Friendly local service! And atmosphere. Daily specials written in the white board.