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    Domo Cafe Kahala

    4.2 (310 reviews)
    Open • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Back Kahala Aburi Set, front B8. Spicy Ahi Bomb & garlic Salmon
    Amy L.

    This was my dinner day 1 of my trip back home. So delicious that I ordered again on the last dinner of my trip! Spicy ahi bomb and Garlic salmon $18 - it's worth it for 8 quality pieces. The garlic salmon didn't have too much smokiness which I liked. They are not stingy when filling the inari with the spicy ahi. I did online ordering for easy pick up since the parking lot can be filled during dinner rush.

    E3. Spicy Poke Bowl
    Catherine P.

    We ordered Domo Cafe for food delivery for an office lunch and were very happy with the order of 14 items all arriving fresh and on time. I ordered the veggie bento which consisted of inari sushi and veggie rolls cut into pieces. I was happy to see the veggie rolls included avocado which some places get cheap and fill it with cucumber carrots and lettuce. Such good flavor with cucumber, avocado, daikon, kanpyo, and lettuce. The rolls were quite filling and I ended up taking it home for dinner. Everyone was happy with their dishes and I would definitely recommend Domo Cafe for take out food delivery!

    Linda T.

    Love the sunrise platter. This is our 2nd time getting a takeout platter and all the fish is very fresh and good quality. Price is reasonable too

    Teri chicken bento with unagi subbed with natto
    Faye Y.

    Domo has a variety of bentos, rolls, sushi and platters. I had the Teri chicken bento which came with Teri chicken rice,edamame,miso soup and's 2 unagi nigiri! All for a reasonable cost I even subbed the unagi with natto nigiri with no problem. The miso soup was not overly salty. My boys had their seared scallops which was equally delicious. Their platters look good too and you might be scared by the price but they are VERY generous. Parking is quick and easy and you can even put your order via DoorDash for pick up or delivery. Don't skip out on them!

    B5. Garlic Set
    Breanna S.

    Domo Cafe is such an underrated gem. Their spicy ahi poke bowls are always so yum, and the quality is consistent. I love that it's more on the sweeter side with unagi sauce. If I'm not ordering the poke bowl, I'll order B8 (Spicy ahi bomb & salmon) and B5 (Garlic set). I've ordered this multiple times and have never been disappointed. The fish is fresh and the flavor is amazing. Service is fast and friendly, and there's a parking lot outside. I you, domo cafe!! For the domo owners - will you ever consider bringing back the smoothies and boba? I know it's been years, but the best strawberry smoothie with boba I've had was from here. I was so sad when you guys took it off the menu.

    Looks small, but filling!!
    Suanne K.

    Fresh sushi, fish, and poke bowls next to the YMCA in Kahala. Parking available in the lot, dining available inside. Food was so fresh, I can't wait to go back. Lots of people ordering and picking up take out, so it's worth a try if you haven't stopped by. Prices are reasonable, service is quick, and casual vibes. Check it out if you're in the area!

    Janey T.

    We came here for with friends who were visiting from the mainland. They were craving poke and wanted to eat at a restaurant where we could sit down. They got poke bowls but I got the beef udon. I'm glad that there were other options if you didn't want poke. The udon was perfectly bouncy and the meat was tender. Everyone enjoyed their poke bowls and thought it was delicious. The staff was nice and friendly.

    Spicy Ahi Bowl with crab salad topping.
    Kendra V.

    This small quick food stop has quality fresh poke, sushi, and udon. They make the bowls to order. The cashiers are friendly and prompt. There is a small area inside for seating, but I almost always take mine to go. The poke is fresh and not overly seasoned. My favorite is the spicy ahi bowl with a topping of crab salad. The location is convenient and has free parking.

    Seared scallops and salmon
    Kelly T.

    The food was good overall. I ordered the all-seared salmon and scallops, but both were a bit overcooked and didn't quite have that melt-in-your-mouth texture I was hoping for. The flavors were there, but the texture took away from the experience. Service and atmosphere were fine.

    #8. Karai&Ninniku platter
    Christina H.

    The best sushi bombs and seared nigiri on the island. I love ordering their platters for parties and the fish is always super fresh! I usually call or do online order for a quicker pickup!

    Beef sukiyaki udon
    Jolene L.

    We are so glad that this eatery is near us. This is a great location that is super convenient with adequate free parking. Their menu is pretty impressive with so many tasty options. Their sashimi is fresh and so far, we've enjoyed everything we ordered :) If you plan on calling in your order and picking up, it's very quick and easy. We especially appreciate their fast and friendly service.

    #9 Aburi Lover's Platter
    Dana G.

    Call ahead and pick up the aburi platter for your next party or potluck - you won't regret it. It's a guaranteed crowd pleaser. The seared garlic salmon is our personal favorite and this platter has nothing but the favorites.

    Gail U.

    First visit here was on 6-20-2024. When you enter the parking lot you see the name Domo Café front and center. Tip: find a parking space to the right because their door opens around the corner. It was pretty surprising to see how busy this restaurant is with many people going in and coming out with their orders in a pretty consistent stream. Once our meal was served I could understand why they are so popular. The food looks so bright and colorful and made with great care and precision- picture perfect. They have refrigerated beverages on the far right corner. Right in front of the cashier they have a low sandwich board listing specials and even fresh fish for sale. They are equipped for handling a party of 20+ if you preorder. The 2 tables on the left are separated by a panel but can be removed to view the door opening and the additional tables on the right. There is a trash receptacle by the door to bus your table when you are done with your meal. If you are a shopper, go to KAHALA mall across the intersection then come here for a meal that will satisfy your senses: sight, taste, smell, touch ... our party was having a good time so I didn't notice if there was any background music but 4 out of 5 senses is awesome, right? Eat in or do take out, you'll be glad to have discovered this Domo Cafe.

    E8 Cali Hamachi $15.95, E13 Domo Premium $18.95

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    Love the seared salmon sushi from here. Good quick service. Usually can find parking in the lot out front.

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    Accessible location, lots of photos for the menu to easily decide on what you want. Friends, clean, right off the freeway

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    Ask the Community - Domo Cafe Kahala

    Does Domo also serve nigiri pairs? In addition to the platters we want to order a few extra items such as uni, tamago, tobiko etc.

    Yes you can order Ala carte. It's on the menu.

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    Totoya

    Totoya

    4.6(332 reviews)
    1.0 mi•Kaimuki
    •$$

    Food and service is great! But their new AI-generated graphics made it seem like the restaurant…read moreserves lower-quality food, which is misleading. I know they have better graphics than that! Hope their marketing reflects how good their food and service actually is.

    Wife and I truly enjoyed this cozy little place in Hawaii. The atmosphere was quaint and cozy with…read morebar seating only and a reservation list you need to get on to ensure a spot. There is walk-ins but I wouldn't risk it The food was incredibly fresh. As it goes without saying, when you're in Hawaii you're as close to eating the freshest seafood as you can without being in Japan. We both ended up getting their Signature Negitoro Bowl but the Tokujo version which has Salmon Roe + Snow Crab + Uni and added a fresh Yolk Soy Sauce. Because why not have the Lamborghini of Negitoro bowls while you're visiting here. Along with that I ended up with a half sized udon miso soup and my wife a crab miso soup. As you can see in the pictures the food came out looking just like it did on the menu, no false advertising there. The egg soy sauce was a perfect creaminess that complimented the saltiness of the Uni and Salmon Roe. Once you mix everything together there's even added house made soy sauce on the side of your want more saltiness back but add some yuzu ginger with each bite and you get that perfect blend of flavor. There's fish was insanely fresh and had zero fishy smell or taste. The rice underneath was cooked well and the side squares of nori was perfect to make our own hand rolls. There's no alcohol served but they allow you walk 15 steps outside to the nearby convenience store where they have the cutest little dog and bring in your own beer or sake. There's miso soup was good and warms you up, but will say the corner we sat on had the AC blasting (which we're not complaining) but it did cool down our soups a little faster than we could enjoy so in the end my wife's crab miso did get a little salty. But overall the food was amazing, service was friendly and vibes were warm. Absolutely will come back the next time we're in Oahu.

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    Totoya - Mixed bowl with crab miso soup and extra nori and salad and shoyu egg on da side

    Mixed bowl with crab miso soup and extra nori and salad and shoyu egg on da side

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    Marujuu - Signature Onion Sauce Hamburg

    Marujuu

    4.5(237 reviews)
    1.0 mi•Kaimuki
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    First time at Marujuu, and definitely not my last! Their Washugyu burger recently popped up on my…read moreFor You page, so I had to see what the hype was about. The restaurant has limited seating with a steady flow of people, but luckily, we were seated right away. They start you off with warm and delicious Japanese French onion miso soup, with self-serve stations for unlimited soup and rice. For appetizers, we got the refreshing salmon salad and crispy broccoli. Whatever you do, DO NOT skip the broccoli! It was perfectly crispy and so good, I've never loved vegetables so much. For our entrees, I got the hamburg and ribeye steak, while my boyfriend got the Washugyu burger, both served on sizzling plates. Between the food and atmosphere, it felt like we were transported to Japan. Everything was delicious, and we'll definitely be back!

    Sizzling Hamburg Steak…read more Marujuu is a Japanese hamburg steak restaurant where your protein comes out on a sizzling platter with corn and onions. Your meal also comes with soup and rice, which are refillable. Between the sizzling platter and refills, you'll definitely leave satisfied. They can get pretty busy, so I recommend making a reservation. Overall, I enjoyed the meal, although I thought they were a little heavy-handed with the salt, and I like my food savory. It was still a good experience, but I would have preferred a little less seasoning. Come hungry and be ready for the sizzle.

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    Marujuu - Gorgonzola cream sauce

    Gorgonzola cream sauce

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    Japanese Restaurant Aki

    Japanese Restaurant Aki

    4.0(286 reviews)
    1.1 mi•Kaimuki
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    Delicious yakitori and side dishes! Would skip the sushi, but that's technically from their partner…read morerestaurant so I'm not counting it towards their stars. Restaurant Aki is consistently busy, so I'd recommend making a reservation if you want to come. Their yakitori menu is vast and every bite we had was great. Of the side dishes, some of our favorites were the soft shell crab and fried baby octopus. They're currently promoting their new omakase restaurant with options to order small sushi sets. We got a 9 piece seared one, but none of the bites were very impressive and the fish didn't taste very fresh, despite supposedly being flown from Japan. Maybe it was a slow plane, LOL! Would definitely skip this on a future visit, and we likely won't be trying their omakase spot.

    We tried the restaurant side and we were thrilled that they served the sushi there too for us to…read moretry. I really wanted to love this place, but the sushi just didn't do it for me. That ruled out trying the omakase side in the future. The yakitori was really good though! The veggies tasted best with the teriyaki sauce, and the meats with the shio. A standout was the pork with shiso and the gizzard which was a flavor bomb. Service was really good and the staff were nice. The space was also very nice, I felt like I got transported to Japan and it was cool. Will I go back? Yes, for the yakitori. Did it blow me away? Not quite. Is this the best yakitori I've ever had? Definitely not. So jury's out. You can decide for yourself.:)

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    Japanese Restaurant Aki - Hotate from Aki's Premium Sashimi

    Hotate from Aki's Premium Sashimi

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    HIGOTO Japanese Eatery - Misoyaki butterfish bento

    HIGOTO Japanese Eatery

    4.6(271 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    TL;DR Refined…read morebentos, musubis, and other Japanese dishes to go. ----- HIGOTO Japanese Eatery (HJE) is a solid option for takeaway Japanese food. I had HJE on my radar for a while and was finally able to stop in for lunch in the first week of July 2026. The restaurant is located in the same shopping plaza as the Kaimuki Times. In fact, it's on the ground floor next to Times. It's tucked behind some large concrete walls next to the parking lot, but just keep your eyes open and you should be able to find it. I ordered the Fish Lovers bento and a Cheeseburger musubi, both with the mulitgrain rice. The Fish Lovers bento was PACKED with offerings, including chikuwa, ahi katsu, shrimp tempura, miso butterfish, grilled saba (?), and grilled salmon, plus an assortment of wonderful side dishes. The Cheeseburger musubi included a beef patty topped with cheese, plus multigrain rice all wrapped in nori. I was a big fan of both my choices, and I would definitely order them again!

    We went to this place late. Everything was sold out nearing closing time. But there were just a…read morecouple of bentos and musubis. So we bought what was there. I was so upset with myself, because I wanted to go here weeks ago when I found it by accident on Instagram, lol. Next time I will not forget. So the bento that was left was the chicken Kara'age. I wasn't expecting much since it was the last meal available. I decided to try it after organizing my clothing in my closet. Honestly I wasn't hungry, but it was approaching 5pm which was very late for me, lol. I nuked it a little to get it warm removing all the cold items out first then ate the side dishes first I thought mmm, not bad. But then came the chicken and I was mesmerized by the first bite. I thought okay take a few more bites then judge it. So I thought maybe I was starving, so I dipped it into the sauce it came with and my mouth started to have a party inside! The dip reminds me of Japan and the red rice is exactly how my Okinawan mom used to make it. Well, I'm sold and if this is the least wanted plate of the entire day I can't even imagine how spectacular the others must taste. The lady at the register was so kind and apologized several times for being sold out. I totally understand but she definitely meant the apology I can tell. Reminds me of Japan again and she was wearing a mask which is a Japanese custom these days. There is a little table outside for seating of three I think. This place is small but don't be fooled, I heard and seen the massive line this awesome eatery can get. Go early and the wait will definitely be worth it.

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    HIGOTO Japanese Eatery - Musubis & bentos

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    HIGOTO Japanese Eatery - Fish lovers bento (closeup of miso marinated items)

    Fish lovers bento (closeup of miso marinated items)

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    Minatoku Kitchen

    Minatoku Kitchen

    4.4(105 reviews)
    2.7 mi•Mo'ili'ili
    •$$
    Takes reservations
    Free parking

    They were incredibly kind and welcoming to families with children, and they even surprised us with…read morea gift of Japanese-made toys! The kids absolutely loved the French fries, made from freshly cut potatoes Everyone at the restaurant was so friendly and welcoming, which made us feel completely relaxed and comfortable. We definitely hope to visit again! Thank you so much for such a wonderful experience!

    This place was recently featured on Cheap Eats with most of the items under $20. My wife & I went…read morethere for lunch & everything we ordered was great. To start you would first order & pay for the food at the counter. Which also means that you'll be tipping at the start rather than at the end, but you do get good service here as everyone was nice. The menu is either on the wall or on paper menus at the counter. The place is small with about 7 or 8 tables. (Note - This place is credit card only, although I did overhear that they might take cash, but cannot offer any change.) We ordered their Karaage Chicken & the Presidential Curry plates. The curry plate included 2 Karaage Chicken pieces & 3 Tonkatsu pieces. The Tonkatsu was very tender & the Tonkatsu sauce was strong, but very flavorful. The curry itself was very good. We missed out on their Stewed Hamburger Steak & Taco Rice as they apparently sold out. In fact I was lucky enough to get the last portion of the Presidential Curry, but I'm sure they would make more for the dinner crowd. We liked the food so much that we also ordered as takeout for dinner their Beef Gyudon Bowl & Pork Ginger plate. Both were good. They also sell assorted Musubi at the counter. Parking is street meter parking ($1.50/hr), or wherever you can find. They are located on the corner of South King & Hausten Streets right across from Longs (formerly Star Market). The only disappointment I had was that their Blue Fin Sashimi was only available for dinner. I guess I have to come for dinner & I will. This is a great place for good Japanese food.

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    Minatoku Kitchen - New shabu-shabu!!

    New shabu-shabu!!

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    Minatoku Kitchen

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    ABURIYA IBUSHI - Ice cream and mochi

    ABURIYA IBUSHI

    4.5(454 reviews)
    1.9 mi•Kaimuki
    •$$

    Thankyou Doc for treating us to Aburiya Ibushi for Grandparents Day 2026. Excited...first time…read morehere and we arrived more than 30 minutes prior to our 5:30 pm reservation. Exterior just calls out to you. I'll write more once we are seated and taste their food. I already looked at their menu on Yelp, read some reviews and know what I want to try. All 3 employees welcomed us with smiles and a happy greeting. It smells SO good when you enter of good food. Catchy Japanese pop music adds to the festive vibe. Their menu is extensive. Everything sounds, looks and tastes amazing. Erin was the best and such a pretty hostess, table server and made the evening enjoyable. Yuzu was all smiles, cute and prepared some of the food. She also helped Doc make our dinner reservations. Chef was so busy preparing the dishes I didn't get to ask him his name but I flashed a thumbs up to him as we were leaving and he gave a big smile. There was so much delicious food we asked for take out containers for the oxtail ramen and tender grilled beef. We had to pass on dessert. Actually my melon float was like a pretty dessert. Hubs drank a lychee soda. Highly recommend this restaurant. Come for the food, atmosphere and friendliest staff. We even caught a glimpse of their very young boss who also greeted us when he arrived.

    Always been wanting to try this place out, but could never find the time. Finally made it out here…read moreon a Friday around 5p (with no reservations) there were a handful of people in the establishment. We were welcomed in, though told that we had to depart by a certain time because there was another reservation coming in. Not a problem for us, appreciated the head's up. We were at a countertop seating, towards the restrooms. We could still see the cooks grilling in our peripheral view. We noticed that when it got busy, the place got super duper smokey really fast, to the point where they opened the front door to air some of that out. I wished they had a better ventilation system because we definitely left there smelling of smoke. As for the food, definitely shareable with different dishes from grilled meats to sides and starches. The server was also kind in helping us navigate through the menu when we had first arrived. There's a lot going on, in terms of specials of the day. Though I noticed, that when it got busy, we saw less and less of our server, and had to flag him down for more water several times. Save some room for dessert, for their sister company (Cha to Gelato Zen) is located right next door. Overall, if you're looking for a lively (loud) spot to drink and/or eat pupus, this place has an interesting vibe to it.

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    ABURIYA IBUSHI - Storefront... just like we're in Japan!

    Storefront... just like we're in Japan!

    ABURIYA IBUSHI - Their famous potato salad.

    Their famous potato salad.

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