Cancel

Open app

Search

Domo Cafe Pearl Kai

4.5 (119 reviews)
Open 10:30 am - 8:30 pm

Domo Cafe Pearl Kai Photos

Business Info

DOMO CAFE PEARL KAI ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Good for groups

More like Domo Cafe Pearl Kai

Recommended Reviews - Domo Cafe Pearl Kai

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

Reviews With Photos

Teri Y.

Just needed a place to eat. Busy day and already 2pm and nothing but coffee for the day. Domo Cafe will take care of you! Quickly seated, got my drink fast. Decided on the yuzu poke and it was out in a jiffy. Probably the freshest tasting poke Ive ever had at a restaurant. I felt so calm, content and cared for. Thanks Donmo Cafe!!!

Kandyce V.

We are from out of state and staying at Aulani and was recommended for their poke. The staff was friendly and helpful. I had the California poke and hubby had the chicken teriyaki bowl. He said it was very good. My bowl was delicious and fresh. We did take out and it was so good. I highly recommend here.

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!!

Aburi Sushi Platter
Kawika V.

Ordered dinner from Domo Café and went with the #9 Aburi Sushi Platter, which comes with 32 pieces of nigiri: seared ahi with mayo, seared salmon with mayo, and spicy tuna gunkan. At $65, this felt like a great value for the quantity and quality you're getting. Flavor-wise, the platter leans slightly on the sweeter side, likely from the drizzle of unagi sauce, but the fish quality was excellent -- fresh, well-prepared, and satisfying overall. We phone-ordered in advance and pickup was seamless. The staff continues to be kind, helpful, and efficient, which always makes the experience better. After Domo Café replaced my longtime go-to sushi spot, KuruKuru, I was a little skeptical, but this definitely delivered. I'll absolutely be back to try more items on the menu.

Jennifer S.

So the hubby and I planned to grab subs for lunch. On our way we see a sign that said Domo Cafe and suddenly remembered that we seen YouTubers do a review on this place. Since then we've been wanting to try it. So we pivoted, and walked into Domo. The place wasn't busy when we got there but that changed very quickly. We ordered and couldn't believe how fresh everything was. Also, it came out so fast. We got to see the chef slicing up fresh fish at the counter. We can't wait to go back!!

Danan F.

Domo was really good. Everything was fresh. Nothing crazy priced. They could have more servers. They only had one server for a Friday evening and the place was packed. So he was running rampant. So the service was slow. There were a couple of runners. But the server was doing everything and doing drinks. So hopefully it was fluke. The bentos had great portions and variety. The poke bowl was good and their rolls were good too! 4 bentos and a poke bowl . $104 with tip! I know there are only 3 bentos pictured. One bento was ordered twice. Thankfully we live close and will be back.

Hong Kong Style Iced Tea & Tempura bowl with Yuzu Shoyu Ahi.
Ashley E.

Located inside the Pearl Kai Center, former Kuru Kuru Location next to Coco Curry is Domo Cafe. I was craving for some sushi, but instead was captured by their Poke bowl menu. Ordered the Spicy Tempura Bowl, but instead of spicy tuna I replaced it with the Yuzu Shoyu Ahi. Let me tell you the presentation and the quality of the ingredients used surprised me. They use sashimi grade fish which is top tier and if you're not into raw fish they do serve hot dishes such as tempura and ramen. There are also lunch sets and sushi bentos as well. I also ordered a Hong Kong Style Iced tea and it was delicious. I may need to come back and try their desserts too.

Domo premium poke bowl

FRESH FISH! Look what came in as we just sat down.... Wheeling a huge fish in from auction... Can't get any fresher than this! Brother brought me and dad to his new favorite place. Domo Cafe Pearl Kai... Located next to T-MOBILE in the Pearl Kai Shopping Center. Great friendly service, very attentive... Clean and comfortable inside. Water tasted good and clean. I ordered the $11.95 special of the day - salmon belly... I guess it's more of an appetizer, so I asked for a side salad ($3.50). He said when they have extra from a large fish, they cut it up for pupu and make it a daily special. Brother had to help me finish it. Very tasty with ponzu sauce on the side. Brother ordered his "usual" Domo premium poke bowl which had ikura on top... Yum! And grandpa had the bento - ikura, spicy poke, California sushi with poke on the side ... He ate it all... We were so full we passed on dessert... Maybe next time! They do take out and looks like ordering online could be easy - haven't tried it yet. But if you are dining in, and if you have a large group of friends, they have no problem in splitting the check by order... Their POS system has the flexibility so it's a nice place to order and pay for your own meal in a larger group. There was a big group celebrating something... And they were enjoying themselves! They just put several tables together for the group. Very flexible. Oh, grandpa was in a wheelchair so they pulled out a seat and he just rolled right in... Perfect height. Outside there are wheelchair ramps right in front of T-MOBILE next to handicap stalls. The fish is FRESH! Will be back! Mahalo for the great service!

Barbara D.

Ordered a platter for take out and the sushi was delicious! Rice was tasty and the fish were pretty thick. Loved the ika sushi since I've been getting some super thin ones from other spots. Overall, great experience and will order a platter from here again!

Monica Y.

Sorry, still trying to catch up on all my reviews. But I'm so so glad we finally have a Domo Cafe on my side of the island! Their second location is in the Pearl Kai Shopping Center in the old Kuru Kuru. You really can't go wrong with the prices and how fresh the fish is. It's really close to my boyfriend's house so we've been here a few times already. And we just got a gift card for here so my mouth is already drooling to go back. There's usually always tables available when we go which is nice that we don't usually have to wait. We both got don's and it comes with miso soup. My boyfriend added uni to his with a side of shrimp tempura (his two favs!). I love that you can taste how fresh the fish is and everything is flavorful but not overpowering. The yuzu flavor is always my favorite to get with my poke. And I like that it's on sushi rice which makes it that much better. The staff is usually always very friendly and attentive. And our orders usually comes out fairly quickly. I definitely recommend you checking them out if you haven't already done so!

garlic ahi
Andrea B.

I'm honestly blown away that this place just opened this year--it already feels like a staple in Aiea. If you're a fan of poke or sushi, this spot is a hidden gem you need to check out. The salmon nigiri is hands down some of the freshest I've ever had on island, and their bowls are equally impressive. Every bite tastes clean, vibrant, and full of flavor. The space itself is spotless and welcoming, which makes the whole experience even better. Service was super friendly and the vibe of the place makes you want to come back again and again. Whether you're craving poke, sushi, or just a casual spot with seriously good food, this place delivers. Highly recommend making the trip--you won't regret it. VISIT. Update: went here today and omg soooo good.

Katherine S.

Domo Sushi is one of those hidden gems you're so glad you found. Tucked away in Aiea, this cozy little spot serves some of the freshest, most flavorful sushi on the island without the crazy prices or long waits you'd get in town. The fish is always top quality -- buttery, fresh, and perfectly cut. Their specialty rolls are creative without being over the top, and the nigiri is melt-in-your-mouth good. The Domo Roll and Spicy Garlic Ahi are my go-tos, and the tempura is light, crispy, and never greasy. The service is warm and welcoming, and you can tell the staff takes pride in what they do. It's not a huge place, so it fills up quickly, but that just adds to the cozy, local feel. Great spot for date night, takeout, or a chill sushi dinner with friends. If you go in a group of 4 or more, be sure to try out their sushi platters for everyone to share family style!

Half California sushi half inari
Nicole S.

I swear I left a review here before but I guess not! This has become my husband and my go to sushi spot. I love the seating, ambience and extensive menu. The service is fairly quick and the food is always fresh. Their fish is high quality and the prices are fair. If I had to hype something on the menu, the yuzu salmon bowl is my absolute favorite. It's fresh and light and well balanced. I have tried their nigiri, rolls, and everything has been good. I also love the volcano roll. One last winner is the tempura. It's crispy, light and not oily in comparison to other places. Must try.

Ahi and Salmon

See all

16 days ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 months ago

Helpful 10
Thanks 5
Love this 10
Oh no 0
Photo of S S.
6
143
231

3 months ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 1
Love this 2
Oh no 1
Photo of Teri Y.
275
350
1532

11 days ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 1
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 month ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 1

4 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

2 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 months ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 3
Love this 1
Oh no 1
Photo of G K.
0
11
30

7 days ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

3 months ago

Helpful 5
Thanks 1
Love this 5
Oh no 0

5 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 0

1 day ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

24 days ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 months ago

Helpful 4
Thanks 1
Love this 3
Oh no 0

6 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 months ago

Helpful 8
Thanks 3
Love this 5
Oh no 0

9 months ago

Helpful 5
Thanks 2
Love this 3
Oh no 0

8 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 1

9 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

5 months ago

Helpful 3
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 0

9 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of Regina M.
6
44
154

2 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

12 days ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Brad G.
2
41
11

15 days ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Chip A.
0
30
17

12 days ago

Food and service is good. Some specialty sushi like garlic hamachi. Different sauce choices such as yuzu shoyu and onion.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

10 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Business owner information

Photo of Domo C.

Domo C.

Helpful 9
Thanks 7
Love this 13
Oh no 0

5 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Business owner information

Photo of Domo C.

Domo C.

Helpful 7
Thanks 6
Love this 7
Oh no 0

11 months ago

Business owner information

Photo of Domo C.

Domo C.

Helpful 3
Thanks 2
Love this 3
Oh no 1

1 year ago

Business owner information

Photo of Domo C.

Domo C.

Helpful 3
Thanks 2
Love this 3
Oh no 1

7 months ago

Helpful 15
Thanks 7
Love this 17
Oh no 0

4 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 0
Oh no 1

6 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

Page 1 of 3

Ask the Community - Domo Cafe Pearl Kai

Domo Domo

Domo Domo

4.2(142 reviews)
5.4 mi

I made reservations for Mother's Day about a month out and am so glad I was able to get a table…read more We ordered a few things off the regular dinner menu but my favorite dishes were the scallop with maple truffle soy sauce and cucumber salad. And because it was mother's day my mom and I got a complimentary dark chocolate mousse dessert. Great service and all around great meal.

Cute spot for a date night, located at the ʻEwa Beach golf course. There's plenty of parking, which…read moreis nice. We came after sunset so it was really dark, but still a pretty setting. Service was a bit off. We arrived around 8pm and there were only a few tables seated, but the host seemed confused and it took a while to get us seated. Our server also wasn't the friendliest, just not the most welcoming or confident vibe. When we asked what fish was included in the course, she said she didn't know and just reassured us it was "good quality," which didn't feel very reassuring. We ordered the Sushi & Hand Roll Course (about $50 per person), which is actually a pretty good deal for the amount of food and slightly upscale feel. It included seasonal fish crudo, 9 pieces of chef's choice premium sushi, and a choice of two hand rolls: we picked shrimp tempura and spicy crab. One downside was the spicy crab hand roll used imitation crab, which was disappointing since that wasn't disclosed and we assumed it would be real crab based on the options given. Also, before we ordered dessert, our server told us the kitchen was already closed. Totally understandable, but there was no heads-up or last call, which would've been helpful. We still ended up getting the black sesame panna cotta, which was actually really good. Overall, the food was decent and the vibe is nice for a date night, but the service could definitely be improved.

Photos
Domo Domo - The new dining room

The new dining room

Domo Domo - Hwe Dup Bap - Korean style Chirashi Rice Bowl

Hwe Dup Bap - Korean style Chirashi Rice Bowl

Domo Domo - Sake selections

See all

Sake selections

Gyotaku Japanese Restaurant - Various options of dining choices

Gyotaku Japanese Restaurant

3.5(858 reviews)
0.9 mi
$$
Free parking
Kid friendly

I eat here often and didn't realize I haven't done a review!…read more Service here is very good. Hostess is ok but the servers are ALL great. Even the busboy is polite abs efficient. It's old school Japanese restaurant with a lot of choices. Reasonable quiet, spacious, and while it's getting about old looking, it's hard to be old school if it weren't. Occasionally we are early enough to get one drink at happy hour prices (to 4:30). Hubby enjoys the sake. He has a flight this time and was very pleased. Other times he gets the Orion beer (Okinawan - so pronounced Japanese style, not like the constellation). They now offer vodka soda, I had the Lychee flavor and it was very good. I couldn't find the calorie count on the can but it's pretty sweet so it's not like a seltzer. Prices can be steep so we try to take advantage of the Wed-Fri early birds special or the senior (all day) menu. We usually go for dinner. But once in a while for lunch. They do have lunch specials. This time we had the early bird special. Hubby always gets the teri short rib, which is boneless. I get the sashimi. Each has a charge, but to us it's worth it. All one with miso (white) soup with wakame and tiny squares of tofu. Pretty smooth. Ours comes with shrimp (3) and veg tempura (string beans, eggplant, white Japanese sweet potato) and California roll sushi. This time we opted for white rice because it (in our opinion) goes better with the teri short ribs and sashimi. Other times we've had the Cali rolls, which are good. Server gave us a salad (guess cuz we got white rice?) Regular priced menu items are a bit steep, but you can get good value with the specials or happy hour (appetizers)

This place is great! Old fashioned local Japanese dishes and good old fashioned waitresses…read more I got the bento box which turned out to be just right. I was also there a couple weeks ago for a catered party and everything was so good! I know I'll be back.

Photos
Gyotaku Japanese Restaurant - Tonkatsu Teishoku

Tonkatsu Teishoku

Gyotaku Japanese Restaurant - April monthly special. Black Tiger Shrimp with Mini Ahi Poke Don

April monthly special. Black Tiger Shrimp with Mini Ahi Poke Don

Gyotaku Japanese Restaurant - Ahi Poke Roll

See all

Ahi Poke Roll

Tadashi - Miso Butterfish Teishoku (spider in the back)

Tadashi

3.8(534 reviews)
0.1 mi
$$

We went there Monday for dinner and always Enjoy the great food and friendly service they provide!…read more They carry a large variety of cooked food besides sashimi and sushi. They are known for their miso butterfish and soba noodles besides their shio or miso salmon and their fresh delicious niigiri sushi and sushi rolls and nice cuts of sashimi. rest located inside men & women and parking lot shared with other restaurants and businesse.

Food- 4 stars Service- 3 stars…read moreAmbiance 2 stars I just want to say first, the main reason why I rated this restaurant 2 stars is because of the ventilation situation which was non existent. We got smoked out and it got bad to the point where my eyes were getting watery. Not sure if this happens all the time at this spot- this was my first time. The service was okay. We waited over 10 minutes to get cups of water and to put in our order. I totally get that they were short handed which also explains why it took almost 40 minutes for us to be served. Ordered the Negi-Hamachi to try something different. Hamachi is my favorite fish served sashimi style so I decided to switch it up and order the Negi-Hamachi which is finely chopped, yellow-tail with green onion and wasabi over sushi rice served with tsukemono and miso soup. I was super happy with this because the Hamachi was delicious and surprisingly, I did not feel bloated or too full afterwards.

Photos
Tadashi - Inside front door of restaurant. Very spacious!

Inside front door of restaurant. Very spacious!

Tadashi - Tempura - 2 shrimp, 2 string bean, eggplant, kabocha, carrot

Tempura - 2 shrimp, 2 string bean, eggplant, kabocha, carrot

Tadashi - Miso Soup, Soba, & Pickled Vegetables (served w/Butterfish Teishoku)

See all

Miso Soup, Soba, & Pickled Vegetables (served w/Butterfish Teishoku)

Restaurant Kunio - AB combo

Restaurant Kunio

3.7(1.3k reviews)
4.4 mi
$$

If you're at Waikele Premium Outlets and craving something truly satisfying, this spot is a…read moremust‑try. The combination plates are grand -- you get a little bit of everything, and every bite hits the spot. The miso butterfish is unbelievably tender, the shrimp tempura is perfectly crisp, the teriyaki chicken is flavorful, and the salmon is cooked just right. Even the miso soup (yes, hot miso soup, not "miso hot" like I almost said!) is comforting and delicious. It's authentic Japanese comfort food done right, and you can taste the care in every dish. I absolutely love this place and always leave happy and full. A fantastic stop during any shopping trip. Marie

Pre mom day for our mama..... We were the second ones to be…read moreseated for a party of 6. Everything was going ok....We got our waters and hot tea at a timely matter: But after that everything just went down hill. Waited almost an hour for our food while the people That came after us had already theirs. Then one at a time our food came out. Then it stalled.... Food was coming out like 10-15 minutes apart ... and it doesn't make sense to bring out bowls of rice and dipping sauce first when the main entree isn't ready yet. So the dipping sauce and rice ended up Getting cold. The unacceptable part was we were the ones who had to ask about our foods. No apologies. And this one server blamed it on the vent as to why the food was taking a long time. LMFAO !!!!!!!! If they only knew that a couple people on that table has had almost 35 years of restaurant experience. Like be honest call it what it is... yall couldn't handle. You screwed up. Etc.... The entire experience was disorganized. And some unnecessary attitude from the wait staff. Then one of our soups were wrong ! At that point we immediately asked for take our boxes and our check..... SO OVER IT!!! the whole mom day experience for us were ruined. Never ever again. ...... 0 stars !!

Photos
Restaurant Kunio - Inside

Inside

Restaurant Kunio - Funamori Party Boat

Funamori Party Boat

Restaurant Kunio - Chirashi A and soft shell crab roll! Really delicious and worth it. Never disappoint!

See all

Chirashi A and soft shell crab roll! Really delicious and worth it. Never disappoint!

Domo Cafe Pearl Kai - sushi - Updated May 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...