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Domo Cafe Pearl Kai

4.4 (154 reviews)
Open • 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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Most delicious, portions are huge and service is excellent! You will not be disappointed by giving them a try.

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Sushi Spot - Ume Handroll $4

Sushi Spot

4.5(1.2k reviews)
0.7 mi
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Looking for sushi and comfort food? I still can't believe I hadn't tried Sushi Spot in Aiea sooner…read more This place was recommended to me by a co-worker and wow! It absolutely did not disappoint. Safe to say I'll be wondering why I waited so long! We ordered quite a variety and every dish brought something delicious to the table. The Red Spider (soft shell crab, crab meat, romaine lettuce, cucumber, avocado, and tobiko) was incredible. Every single bite was packed with flavor and texture. That crispy soft shell crab added the perfect crunch that made this roll hard to stop eating. The Black Spider (soft shell crab, crab meat, cream cheese, romaine lettuce, cucumber, and avocado) was an interesting twist from the Red Spider. I wasn't sure what to expect, but it was equally delicious. The cream cheese gave it a richer, creamier bite that worked surprisingly well. Next up was the Chicken Katsu Curry. Japanese-style curry with veggies and crispy chicken katsu over rice. The chicken was beautifully crispy, exactly how katsu should be. Crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside, and paired perfectly with the rich curry. The veggies were cooked just right too. Overall, a really satisfying dish. The Spicy Ahi Handroll was another winner. You really can't go wrong with this one. It was fresh, flavorful, and honestly disappeared within two bites. Yum! Then came the Pork Katsu Donburi with scrambled eggs, veggies over rice, drizzled with their amazing house sauce. Just like the chicken, the pork katsu was delicious. But can we talk about that sauce? Perfecto. I'm not sure what's in it, but it tied the entire dish together beautifully. And of course, dessert! The Fried Oreo with Ice Cream. It came with vanilla ice cream surrounded by deep-fried Oreo and drizzled with chocolate syrup. It was yuuuuummy! Hands down, I would order this again. Do not pass up this dessert. From sushi rolls to katsu dishes and ending on a sweet note, Sushi Spot completely exceeded expectations. Great flavors, satisfying portions, and multiple dishes I'd happily order again. If you've been driving by this place and saying, "I'll try it one day," take this as your sign. This spot is an absolute must try!

So many good spots off the main strip in Waikiki - this is one of them. Super casual dining &…read moreservice can be a little slow but we thought the food was worth those minor distractions. Our server, Yuko, was super - she's busy but so sweet. Ask her for the "specials" because they aren't on the menu. Wagyu was the special - 3 pieces served "sushi" style - great flavor $29.99. Salmonation Maki Roll @ $29 was tasty (one of the few rolls that are not fried or with tempura). For tuna lovers, the "Ahi Lover's Choice" was so fresh. Will definitely return.

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California Beach Rock n' Sushi

California Beach Rock n' Sushi

4.4(455 reviews)
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First time eating here tonight. Theoretically I was not hungry because I had eaten a late lunch…read more Did not stop me from getting the grilled squid appetizer and the crunchy shrimp roll. I'm not gonna lie sushi rolls never do it for me as there's just too much flavors going on. I was kind of more or less looking for the crunch and it definitely hit that craving. Would I order it again, yes. And this, in my opinion when I looked at the different rolls that there were, set right around in the middle in regard to fanciness and desire for my taste buds. If I came back, I would want to try the softshell crab roll more than eat another Crunchyroll. In other words, the roll was good. I just have not found my roll yet. The grilled squid with something I don't fine on all menus and is one of my personal favorites, especially if it's not sweet which being that it's Japanese, it wasn't it was just charred, but still soft. Super good. Also ordered was sushi - specifically in a maguro, hamachi & ikura. I didn't eat any of this, but judging just by its looks and the cut that was served, it was a nice quality. Pops rated it pretty high. I was impressed. I have heard really good things about this restaurant. I just had never made the trip. But tonight, Pops wanted to eat sushi; sushi place in the mall had a 30 minute wait so I took a chance and called. They two were packed. But they had room for two people. And thank goodness or we would have missed this experience. The servers were all so kind. We'll be back

I celebrated a birthday dinner here with a group of friends. We made a dinner reservation for…read moreSaturday night evening at 5 pm and took advantage of the $24.99 early bird special served from 4-5:30 pm which was shrimp and vegetable tempura with choice of chicken teriyaki beef teriyaki, , salmon, basa, chicken katsu or garlic chicken and another choice of sashimi or california roll. This also came with miso soup, salad and rice. I ordered the early bird with the garlic chicken and it was really good, crispy and garlicky, and enjoyed the shrimp and vegetable tempura. We also got some soybeans as an appetizer prior to ordering. Every table was taken so advise reservations if going for saturday dinner. The service was outstanding and our server allowed our bill to be split among 4 credit cards which was nice. We all enjoyed our meal and i recommend this japanese restaurant!

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Ichiriki Japanese Nabe - July 2025

Ichiriki Japanese Nabe

4.1(1k reviews)
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Ichiriki has always been one of our favorite Go-To places though I have to admit we haven't been…read morethere as often since Covid. By chance, I saw they were having a Senior Special so we decided to go and check it out. So Glad We Did!!!! We've been there 2 weeks in a row! Here's more info on the Senior Special -- You have to be 60+ years old, it's daily from 4:00 - 5:00, it's pork nabe only (no substitutions) and the cost is $17. We always get the pirikara soup base. Love the taste -- they say it's a spicy garlic shoyu base but I don't think it's too spicy.. I actually add more togarashi to mine for a little extra kick. It comes with several thinly sliced pork slices, napa, choi sum, carrot, tofu, shiitake, kuzukiri (clear noodle), chives, and rice. It's the perfect combination and amount to satisfy! To make it even better, the Senior Special timing coincides with their daily Happy Hour -- how terrific can it get!! With Happy Hour there are drink and pupu specials that you can also enjoy. They have Happy Hour 2 times a day -- 4:00 - 6:00 and 8:30 to close. We order a Kirin pitcher and I always get a Melon Shochu. If you never tried their Melon Shochu, you should definitely give it a try. They put a whole melon Melona ice cream bar in their shochu mix. It is delicious -- almost feels like you're drinking a refreshing dessert. Oh.... did I forget to mention, it's a Happy Hour special, $7.00. Our waiter, Gabe, was AWESOME! All of the waiters at Ichiriki Aiea are good but Gabe was probably one of the best we've had. Very nice, always coming by to make sure we are okay, and just very pleasant to talk to. There were a couple of things that really stood out for us. My husband always requests a cup of ice which he scoops into his glass of beer. Even before his ice ran out, Gabe brought him another full cup of ice without my husband even asking! Wow, that's service! When we were leaving we wanted to take home the rest of the nabe we couldn't finish so he brought us a container. After putting it a bag, he decided to double bag it saying it would be terrible if it leaked and broke through. Yes, Ichiriki is very lucky to have him! So happy he was our waiter! Ichiriki is located right across from Pearlridge Macy's on the Ewa side. It's on the 2nd level which can be accessed from ramps on both sides of the restaurant area below. There's plenty of parking right in front of the restaurant so parking is never a problem. The restaurant has a real inviting atmosphere with their modern Japanese decor throughout. Inside you can select either standard seating or Japanese style seating. Just a note - there's an opening for your legs so you don't have to worry about how you're going to sit through the whole meal. If you're over 60 and love nabe, I definitely recommend you coming for the Senior Special. I'm not sure how long the special is going to lasts but it's definitely a winner for us!

This review is strictly for the server that I recently had here. I wasn't able to get his name but…read morehe had longer hair (like halfway to a bob) and large framed glasses. He was extremely sassy, rude and inattentive. Made our party feel like we were an inconvenience to him. I legit had to ask myself during dinner, "where am I?" Because I thought I was at one of those restaurants in the mainland where you pay to get bad service. You know the ones where they purposely rude? It was crazy. He made us feel so stupid for asking questions. My friend was missing her ponzu so she asked him if she could get it, he pointed down and said "what's this?" Like that's just crazy to me. Never filled up our waters. Didn't even check on us after the food came. Then after we asked him for water it took him so long just to come back, we even had to flag him down just to pay our bill. I could go on and on about the night and honestly this was my favorite restaurant up until last night. I highly doubt I'll be back and I promise you if he is assigned to me as a waiter I will get up and leave.

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