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Domo Cafe Pearl Kai

4.4 (154 reviews)
Closed • 10:30 am - 8:30 pm

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Karaage Chicken
Amber S.

Had the opportunity to dine here for the first time after reading a lot of good things about this spot on Yelp. Located in Pearl Kai shopping center in the spot that was previously Kuru Kuru. There is plenty of free parking available. We were greeted and seated immediately upon arrival. The restaurant was very spacious and clean. They offered us a stroller-friendly table. We ordered a Mixed Poke Bowl, the Special Una-Gyu Don, the Garlic Set, and karaage chicken. Our food came out quickly. The poke was really fresh and I enjoyed the yuzu seasoning. My husband said the beef in the una-gyu Don was a little bit dry and lacked flavor. He thought it was gonna be saucy. Overall it's a good spot to grab a quick bite of sushi when you're in the area.

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Liane U.

Domo cafe is located in Pearl Kai shopping center next to curry house, the old kuru kuru location. Lots of free parking in Pearl Kai. Domo is a go to spot at Kahala and since we were out in Pearl city we decided to try the dine in items. Our fav is always the seared salmon bowl it's so yummy it's hard not to order it, but we tried the $10 1/4 lb ahi sashimi and scored with a chutoro otoro piece, all of it was amazing quality! We also tried the salmon shrimp tempura and the agedashi tempura, all was so delicious! We wish Kahala had a fryer like this! We would definitely be back when we're in the area! Wanted to try the fried salmon belly and the ika karaage but didn't have enough people, we saw an ika plate on the next table and it looked so good! Some of our other favs here are the dragon roll, California roll, spicy ahi bombs! Service was also amazing since it was our first time the server was explaining items that were good to try and very detailed. Also very friendly and welcoming! Domo cafe is amazing quality without an outrageous price. Please keep them in business and visit them so that they stay open! Check them out!

Volcano sushi roll.  Fresh spicy ahi, perfect the way we like it.
Colleen L.

Food was great and we enjoyed it! Service was great. Definitely go back and try Other items. Heard about Domo Cafe through Yelp and on tv.

This is not on the menu, but I was able to order it: half salmon half ahi poke salad. So fresh!
Anjali H.

Excellent fresh fish, great service, good location near the airport. Never disappoints!

Stevi P.

Domo Cafe is located in the Pearl Kai shopping center. Close to the curry house. Lots of parking in front of the location. I wish i found this place earlier.. the food is amazing! As we walked in, we were greeted immediately. He then took our order (we did take out). Very nice workers. Everything came out quickly (even if we went during the lunch rush). The inside of the restaurant was clean. Definitely will be back again! Forgot to take a photo of our sushi,it was that good.

Bluefin don $27.95
Wina G.

I've been to the Kahala location. This one is larger and has more parking. Today, they had fresh blue fin tuna and it was the same price of the ahi. No brainer- I ordered the bluefin $27.95 It was so buttery and fatty-yum!! I had it on rice with yuzu sauce. We also had the salmon tempura appetizer special ($11.94) Came with huge pieces of lightly battered salmon. Very good. Ordered a small rice ($2) to go along with it. Great meal! Also a big shout out to our server Landon! He was very thorough and professional

Allen N.

Recently had lunch at Domo Cafe in Pearl Kai. This spot stands out for its fresh sashimi. The quality is consistently excellent, and you can really taste the difference in the cut and freshness of the fish. You can tell the owner takes real pride in what's being served, offering only on the best selections. No stringy cuts. A solid go-to in Pearl Kai when you want something fresh and well prepared.

Karen T.

I went in to get a platter and told the guy just give me the most popular one. So he said the ones that they torch are pretty popular. It was a great hit. We ate it all!

Sashimi bowl, karaoke chicken, shoyu ramen no green onions
Paul O.

Karaage chicken came out first, great way to start our first ever meal here. It had like a yuzu flavored mayonnaise to dip it in, gave it a nice subtle accent of flavor. Definitely getting this again. I had the sashimi bowl, nice big cuts of fish. Maguro, salmon and hamachi were really good! Ikura was a bit fishy, but then again all the ikura in Hawaii is like that unless you spend a fortune on it. I would have preferred the sushi rice with a stronger vinegar flavor, but that is just my personal preference. The shoyu ramen bowl was the least favorite as the noodles were soggy, menma was a bit too crunchy and broth was just me. The ajitama egg was super though, nicely seasoned with a thick yet stll runny yolk. Service was quite quick even though every table in the restaurant was filled.

David L.

First time here. It's in the old Kuru-Kuru Sushi location in Pearl Kai Shopping Center. Looks like minimal changes were done to the restaurant except to take out the revolving sushi bar and replacing it with tables. I came for lunch and ordered one of their combination meals. Very good taste, presentation, and service. Prices are what you expect for sushi/poke. The only downside to my meal was that I chose the same flavor for my sushi and poke. That was entirely my fault. Next time, and there will be a next time, I know better.

Ki L.

Five star local gem in Pearl City! :) Domo Cafe is the kind of place that makes you appreciate fresh, simple ingredients done really well. The fish is sourced from the market in the morning, and you can genuinely taste the difference. The salmon collar and yellowtail collar were absolutely delicious, especially with that fresh, just caught quality. Everything felt thoughtfully prepared, and the owner and staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. If you're visiting Honolulu or Pearl City, I'd definitely recommend adding Domo Cafe to your list. I also heard they recently opened a new location, so I'm looking forward to checking that one out too! Definitely worth a visit if you love fresh local seafood.

Their California was probably the best sushi in this bento.
Kathy A.

Probably 3.75 rounded up to 4. A step up on Genki but not as good as the neighboring Tadashi. We had an open night on the family cook squad so the "boys" decided to do pickup from Domo Cafe. Ordering was easy and we all got something different. The guys picked it up it was ready when they said it would be. I'd hit this place up again as it was okay value and you got exactly what you ordered. Parking is either fronting the business in Pearl Kai or around the lot. It's easy access.

Fresh Ahi
Brian L.

We just had a wonderful lunch experience here at Domo Cafe. The menu selection is on spot! Sushi, Poke Bento plates, poke salad, udon, chicken teriyaki, shrimp tempura, etc. The food was excellent. They even had a ahi out on the counter that was getting sliced up. The staff was great and attentive. We really enjoyed our lunch here and are looking forward to coming back in near future. I highly recommend this place!!

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Ask the Community - Domo Cafe Pearl Kai

Matsuzaka-Tei - Pearl City - Mini Takoyaki Beef Rice Bowl

Matsuzaka-Tei - Pearl City

4.1(436 reviews)
2.4 mi
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came back to try some different choices so we got the beef curry udon and shrimp tempura beef bowl…read more they were not too busy on a thursday night and you can tell they're making everything fresh to order! the curry udon was so flavorful and steaming hot! and we love their beef as always. it's so well marinated and cooked to perfection. the shrimp tempura was crunchy and fresh. we gotta come back again to try even more next time!

I haven't been here for a while. It was good to see that my favorite food to order was still…read moreavailable. I ordered the medium shrimp tempura beef rice bowl with two ontama eggs. It comes with the beef and a couple pieces of shrimp tempura. The two ontama eggs were additional toppings. Let's start with the beef. The beef is similar to eating the beef in sukiyaki. The beef is shredded thin so that you can taste the marinade. They also give you a good portion of beef. It's not filled with rice and a thin layer of meat on top. Quite the opposite. More meat than rice. The shrimp tempura is good. It's not like the shrimp tempura that you would find in a good Japanese restaurant with tentsuyu dipping sauce. It's as good or better than the shrimp tempura you can buy at Marukai or Don Quijote. It comes with the beef sukiyaki drizzle? It's good. The ontama eggs are perfect. Nice and runny when you break the yolk. It just pairs so well with the beef sauce. So yummy. Yelp deleted couple of my photos. I really hate that you can't share all the photos you took with my fellow yelpers. You take the time to review and take photos that I feel should be uploaded. One photo was for a 10% discount for students, military and senior citizens. With the cost of food nowadays, it's good to know that there are restaurants like this one out there willing to give discounts to those who could use it. I appreciate it very much and it needed to be included in my review. The other was for a stamp card. Make 10 purchases of either the rice bowl, curry or udon and get a $5 discount card. This discount helps those who aren't students, military or senior citizens. Thank you for the discounts. We all appreciate them. Tatsuo who was working behind the counter was very friendly and personable. I'm pretty sure he's from Japan because of his accent. The way he treated me felt like he was the owner and very accommodating. I didn't have to go up to get my food. He brought it to me. Very good service. Oh my wife had the shrimp tempura udon. I can't tell you how good it was as i couldn't get to taste it. Sigh. My wife ate it all. I guess it must have been really good. No free samples. Lol. The place was pretty empty so it was quiet when we were there. Couple guys came in to take out. I'm guessing they have more take out than dine In. If you like sukiyaki and shrimp tempura, please give them a try. If you have similar taste buds to mine, you will really enjoy the meal there. Oh and when you go, say hi to Tatsuo. Tell him you heard good things about him on yelp. Enjoy.

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Matsuzaka-Tei - Pearl City - They have Japanese comics

They have Japanese comics

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Side order 8pc takoyaki

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Bento & Curry - Teri Beef & Chicken Combination

Bento & Curry

4.1(69 reviews)
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Really good fish…read more I've been here a couple of times and have always enjoyed what I ordered. I have no complaints about the chicken katsu, the beef stew, or the Kalbi plate. Well the Kalbi, could use a little more color and charing but the flavor is mostly there. The real winning dish is the miso butterfish. That thing melts in your mouth each time I order it. I mean come on it's called butterfish for a reason. Overall four stars. The food is tasty and fair for the price. I just don't like having to pay extra for utensils or sauces. Plenty of seating inside the food court. M

A must get when we're craving curry!…read more This might sound crazy but this is our go to spot after our Sam's Club run. The portions are huge and prices are reasonable! This place also has a huge menu so there's something for everyone! They have a variety of curry plates, bentos, poke, and even noodle dishes. Our go to is definitely the chicken karaage curry plate! The chicken is always crispy, a bit sweet, and super juicy! It balances out the slightly spicy and salty curry. We also love that there's vegetables in the curry (carrots & potatoes). We love that the curry comes in a separate container so no soggy chicken! We've also tried their gyoza which is always crispy and has a lot of filling inside. Most recently, I tried their miso salmon bento and that was so flavorful! It came with toss salad, edamame, and miso soup! At around $14 per plate, I think that's a pretty good deal for the amount of food you get!

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Misoyaki salmon & saba w/ brown rice & tossed salad $17

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Koromo - Pork filet Katsu Teishoku

Koromo

4.1(464 reviews)
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Came by for a quick bite and was seated decently quickly after a short 10-15 minute wait. We both…read morethe chicken katsu and ebi fry lunch special and we added 10 piece katsu-kushi and 2 pieces of the mushroom katsu kushi (I think I honestly do not remember). The chicken katsu and ebi fry lunch special was good, the curry was pretty flavorful. It reminds me of golden curry I'd make at home. The katsu was crispy as expected. I liked the rice too, the perfect kind to soak up the curry and pair with the katsu. The Katsu Kushi was fun to eat as it had a good amount of variety. I enjoyed the mochi quite a lot, the beef was a bit tough to eat, and I would note that the soft shell crab was extremely fishy. Like INEDIBLE fishy. I don't know if they always have it like that or if it was just an off one. Either way it was NOT pleasant. The service was friendly, I would definitely visit again if I'm craving katsu and/or curry and was near the area (wouldn't go out of my way for it though).

On vacation and I tried this place. It is located inside of a mall. The service was mid. A lady…read moreserved my party of 10. The Ambiance is ok. Nothing spectacular about it. The food was ok. Kimchee poke- slightly spicy Kani-Kama Katsu- Pretty good Nanban wings- not enough meat This is a place I probably won't remember but it satisfied having a quick bite with friends.

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Assorted pickled veg (does not come with "lunch specials")

Domo Cafe Pearl Kai - sushi - Updated October 2026

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