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This was a great place recommended to me by a local person. It appears they switch up the menu periodically but the dish I had for dinner was the Ebi à la king (shrimp, mushrooms, onions, a little peppers + rice in a delicious white sauce). Fresh and flavorful, though was a bit heavy with the onions for me. There is no inside seating but there's a really cute shared courtyard with a few tables. I know some of the reviews I saw mentioned that it can be a long wait but I went on a Monday night around peak dinner time and didn't have much of a wait at all. The courtyard is also a cute vibe, including a piano that people would just walk up and randomly start playing. The only downsides I would say is they don't provide real silverware- it was a little difficult to get all the shrimp and vegetables on a plastic fork. But even that wasn't enough to impact the rating. I'd also say the dish was quite filling even though it may not look like a lot of food. I will definitely visit again the next time I'm in Waikiki.
A very literal interpretation of garlic shrimp.... Don't understand the hype. Came here because it was a decently rated garlic shrimp spot. Other than the shrimp being fresh, this wasn't it. Literally shrimp with garlic. No butter. One measly lemon, so the flavors weren't hitting. Just oily garlic shrimp. Rather make the drive to Giovanni's. Staff was also a bit cold, but outside seating was nice. Won't be back.
Today I got to try the Spicy Chicken Curry and it was very tasty. Also, the service was very friendly and helpful.
During my recent visit to Honolulu for the Hapalua Half Marathon, I came here a couple of times for dinner. The location was tucked inside a small courtyard on the north side of Kuhio Ave just west of the International Market Place. It was behind the popular Marugame Udon. It was kind of easy to miss. On one visit, I ordered their garlic shrimp (ebi kahuku). It was very similar to what you can get up at North Shore, but these shrimp were peeled. For my other visit, I ordered their ebi a la King. It was a pretty efficient transaction. After paying for my order, I was given a pager. Once my food was ready, I grabbed a pair of chopsticks and took it back to my room to enjoy. Both items were good and delicious, but the portion was on the smaller side.
Too good not to return when I'm in the area. The Garlic Shrimp is still my favorite. No peeling necessary and no pokey shrimp heads or shells. They give you plenty of garlic on top of your shrimp and rice. They definitely make to order because it always comes out nice and hot. Come in the evening on a weekday as to avoid lines.
We wanted to check EbiNomi out since it is a popular spot for garlic shrimp in the area. We ordered the garlic shrimp plate and it took a long time to come out, about 35 minutes, even though we were the only ones in line. The plate came with rice and only 6 medium sized shrimp and cost almost $23 with tax. The garlic shrimp was cooked well, not overcooked or anything but there was nothing really special about it since it just tastes like garlic and butter. Especially for the steep price, it's not worth it and was really disappointing. We were the only customers there but had to wait for outdoor seating since there are people just chilling at the tables. There are better garlic shrimp spots in the area that are more affordable and give better portions.
There's always a time or two when Yelp steers you wrong.. When you see the excellent score, then go and try the food and is left scratching your head.. Asking yourself, who gave these scores, and why?? EbiNomi was one of them places for me!! Either I ordered the wrong thing, came on an off cook day, or I didn't get the hype because the garlic shrimp I ordered here was sodium free and not delicious! I mean it literally tasted like shrimp with a gang of unseasoned cooked garlic.. that's it! There was zero wow factor, nothing interesting or different about it- just garlic, plain rice, and shrimp.. I put it on par with hospital food type Shit flavor wise! Skip it!!
don't be fooled by the positive reviews. tasted like jarlic, like they just scooped it out of the jar and dumped it on top. THEY should've paid ME to eat this tourist trap shrimp.
I ordered from Ebinomi through Uber Eats and was really happy with my meal. I had the Ebikahuku, and the shrimp were not only beautifully presented but packed with a lot of great garlic flavor. The shrimp were pretty big in size too. The portion was balanced and had a solid shrimp to rice ratio. Definitely a tasty option if you're craving garlic shrimp and want something that travels well.
It's a little tucked behind and it's more of a to go place! They do have a few tables that you can sit at outside of the restaurant. We had the garlic shrimp plate here and it was very garlic-y, which I loved! It had so many chunks of garlic! I wish it was seasoned a little more but I used hot sauce and it was good~
Every time I'm at Waikīkī I come to this curry spot! They have some of the best curry in the entire Waikīkī strip! I got their chicken curry and it is so creamy and tasty! Their curry have a lot of coconut milk to give it that slight spice after taste, which I love! There are searing outside and nearby as this is a small restaurant where you pick up the food.
Extra spicy chicken curry! This was super delicious, this will be one of the first few spots I'd want to stop by the next time I arrive to Hawai'i! I will get it just spicy and not extra spicy this time!! The chicken was super tender and I just kept wanting that sauce! Can't wait!
It's been ages since I've had garlic shrimp, so that's what I ordered. Took about 10-15 minutes for my order to be prepared. There were 8 peeled shrimp and a lot of garlic. I love garlic. The shrimp were also plump. I enjoyed this dish.
2 years ago
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4 years ago
No car? No problem! If you can't drive to North Shore, this Garlic Shrimp will definitely satisfy your Garlic Shrimp craving. You don't even have to peel them! Cooked perfectly and sooo tasty. I planned to have one and then share, but I finished the whole thing before I knew it. So glad I stopped by. It's a little tricky to find. Next door to Marugame Udon, around the corner. Go find them! read more
2 years ago
Nice little breakfast spot off Kuhio Ave. inside courtyard of the plaza with some outdoor patio tables. Eggs are farm fresh. Beef rice plate was tender and flavorful. Bacon crispy, hash brown , pineapple piece. read more
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6 years ago
A great new spot in Waikiki. So glad that they are open for takeout during these quarantine times! If you are a shrimp lover then you need to check them out. The food: Shrimp cocktail- perfectly cooked shrimp drenched in a yummy tomato based sauce. It has a little kick to it but not super spicy. It comes with some crackers, but I just ended up drinking it straight from the container because it was so tasty! Shrimp curry- again, perfectly cooked shrimp in a curry based sauce. The curry was very flavorful with lots of spices. I can't handle spicy dishes and this curry did have a nice kick, but I still loved it! Shrimp avocado salad- Delish! Huge pieces of avocado, shrimp, and a yummy Asian style dressing. Hungarian short rib stew- Very tasty! The meat was very tender and the stew was delicious. I look forward to trying more dishes on their menu! Happy eating! read more
3 years ago
I went to EbiNomi because I heard their Garlic Shrimp was really good from a few people. If you're a garlic lover like me, you'll definitely like it. They don't skimp out on the garlic and I really love that and the shrimp were cooked to perfectly. The portion size was generous, and the dish came with a lot of rice and I wasn't able to finish it. Overall it's worth coming if you're in the mood for garlic shrimp! read more
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3 years ago
Food: Hungarian beef and Ebikahuku shrimp very tasty food service: good ambiance: good 4,5/5 read more
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Everything at this place was freshly made and very tasty. We had the Potato Shrimps and the Ebi Curry. The portions were very generous and everything is prepared fresh and very tasty. The ambiance is also nice, there's a piano there where people can come and play at their leisure. The only problem is that there are few tables and the alley can get swifts of smells from other places (some not nice) but a to-go order would solve that little detail. The food is amazing!! read more
Nothing special about the garlic shrimps. But the curry was good. Meat was tender and sauce was perfectly seasoned. It made me hungrier as I ate. No indoor seating, only outdoor. Wanted to try the prime rib but they only serve it occasionally. read more
I was really looking forward to this place since it's a lot closer than Giovanni's but wow, what a disappointment. Sure, the shrimps are big and it's nice that the shrimps don't have shells but where's the flavor? Maybe they had an off day, but the garlic shrimp was so bland I didn't even want to finish it. read more
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Garlic shrimp was beyond delicious. Coconut shrimp was good but not as good as the garlic. They're French fries were perfect, with the amount of crisp. Only reason it didn't get 5/5 stars is due to the staff. She didn't seem too thrilled to work there nor gave any suggestions. read more
3 years ago
Delicious gem in the heart of Waikiki! We were wandering for a final meal in Oahu and so happy we found this cool spot behind heavy foot traffic. The host and chef were super friendly and our food came out warm and fresh to order. We ordered the spam and eggs and were very delighted and enjoyed it very much. We ate it so fast I forgot to take a picture! Don't miss out! Highly recommend! read more
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One of my favorite spots in Waikiki. I wanted garlic shrimp but since I had it the day before I ordered the thai shrimp curry and I was not disappointed. It happened to be my favorite meal on the island! It was unexpected and glad I found this place. If you've had multiple garlic shrimps and want something different I would recommend trying the curry. read more
5 years ago
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4 years ago
Delicious and perfectly cooked Garlic Shrimp over rice. Tons of garlic, with a balance of flavors, and not too salty. This spot beats the North Shore trucks/stands that I have tried for sure! The shrimps are bigger and are presumably cooked to order, so they are not overcooked. The potato wrapped shrimps were a good snack. I am glad I found this restaurant. It I is located in a courtyard, and would be missed from the main road if I did not seek it out. They sold out of the prime rib loco moco, so I will have to return to try it out. read more
If you want garlic shrimp , you can make the trek to North Shore, but if you're in Waikiki, you don't have to! Try the garlic shrimp at EbiNomi. As locals would say, get choke (plenty) garlic, which I love, and it flavors the rice underneath. Ono! EbiNomi also has plenty other dishes to choose from like loco moco, prime rib, short ribs, fish and chips, fried oysters and curry. read more
EbiNomi Ratings: 4/5 Food: 4.25/5 - My last meal before heading home, so we decided to go with something hearty and homey. They are known for their Loco Moco, but I wasn't a fan, instead I got the Hungarian Beef and it's quite tasty and hearty. My boyfriend and I ate at the airport and was satisfied. See the description below of the last item I got in Hawaii. - Hungarian Beef [GET]: Beef short ribs and chunks are premium quality with a good mixture of lean and fatty meats. It was tender, easy to chew, and flavorful. It comes in a nice thick sauce with organic carrots and skin-on potatoes cooked perfectly right. The potatoes was starchy, chewy, and soft, wonderful texture and not mushy at all. My favorite was their sauce. It is cooked for 48 hours in their Hungarian secret wine and tomato sauce. There's a slight tanginess from the tomato and savories from the short ribs; this dish is braised wonderfully. The double rice was clutch too, and make sure to mixed it up with the wine sauce. Ambiance: 4/5 - Located next to Matcha Maiko and near Marukame Udon in Waikiki. EbiNomi is small shop with some outdoor seating area, but gets quite crowded, so expect it to be take-out only. It is a tourist spot, but a great spot for something quick, casual, and not that expensive. Only metered parking nearby, so make sure to walk a bit. Price: 3.75/5 - The Hungarian Beef was $18.95 before tax and tips. Prices are slightly higher, but reasonable and decent portion sizes. I think it is still sort of worth it, since I get to try something new and unique before I head out of Hawaii, but nothing too mind blowing. Service: 4/5 - The staffs are helpful, patience, and nice. They give us a rundown of the menu, because there's tons of options. The service is great and fast, our food came out within 15 minutes after ordering it. We got it for to-go and the containers are wrapped neatly and nicely, so it was easy for us to carry and eat on the road. BLUF: Tasty local Hawaiian food, perfect for the tourist experience in Waikiki. I would recommend trying out the Hungarian Beef and skip on the Loco Mono, but shouldn't be on the top of your food list. It is a quick and casual spot if you have a busy day. Lastly if I decide to come back to Hawaii again, I will return and try some of their brunch items. read more
5 years ago
A super hidden gem. If you can't find the place take the time to look for this delicious spot! Unfortunately Hawaii has a 48 covid test for restaurants and today is our last day so EbiNomi was our next choice. When we walked up to the restaurant we were greeted by the sweetest server who answered our questions right off the bat. She knew exactly how to explain each item on the menu and took her time with us. Definitely had the aloha spirit. I ordered the Nomi Nomi (stuffed French toast) and my husband ordered the Prime Rib LocoMoco. There's a breakfast menu that is served until 11a and then they also have the all day menu. The menu also offers portagee sausage, spam or bacon and eggs and shrimp and rice. Now I must say, I'm super impressed with the French toast. Not all places who just started a breakfast menu can pull off an insane French toast. Nice crust from the dip on the outside and soft gooey Nutella flavor on the inside. What impressed me even more was it was like a Nutella French toast sandwich! Two pieces of bread fried together and stayed together! Being a lover of anything breakfast I must say this by far blew my mind. Although I'm easily amused, this takes the toast lol. I couldn't resist my husbands meal of Prime Rib loco moco and being from Vegas prime rib isn't far and few between. Each bite was equal with gravy, prime rib (a little bit of fat), egg and rice. The prime rib was juicy and buttery melt between your teeth goodness. It wasn't chewy or over done and they serve the prime rib cut up for an easier consumption. Not overly seasoned with each bite you can definitely taste the quality of the meat. The egg was a perfect over easy (typically places are incapable of making eggs the right way) I just want to thank Basalt for turning us away or else we wouldn't have found this tucked up gem. Enjoy a little bit of aloha with the owner and the food. read more
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We got the garlic shrimp and the prime rib loco moco. To be completely transparent I don't care for locomoco - it's very "Salisbury steak" for me. That being said, the meat was very soft and the portion was generous. The garlic shrimp was also very good! It was hot, good amount of food, and exactly what you would expect. Having tried Giovanni and this place - it's similar without the long wait. Service was nice and quick! If you're looking for quick eats at Waikiki I would recommend. read more
5 years ago
I came here twice in a row! The first night I ordered the garlic shrimp. It was pretty good, but not memorable 7.5/10. The next night I ordered the Extra Spicy shrimp curry and my partner ordered the spicy chicken curry. Both were DELICIOUS. I personally preferred the chicken curry over the shrimp curry ONLY because I prefer my shrimp with the shell on to lock in the sweet flavor. But besides that point, I highly recommend ordering both. The curry was perfectly seasoned. And I was provided with a side of chili flakes to increase the spice level to how I like it. 5 stars and will return read more
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4 years ago
We had the chicken curry and the fried squid. The curry was really flavorful, it was slightly sweet, but less sweet than Thai curry, and more creamy than Japanese curry. I really enjoyed it, probably one of the best tasting curry's I've had. Generous portion with plenty of mostly white meat chicken and some veggies mixed it. The fried squid was crispy on the outside, pretty good. The batter doesn't have that much seasoning, so I had to ask for dipping sauce- they gave me a sweet chili sauce that was decent. read more
Great breakfast/lunch spot. In the alleyway behind Kono's Waikiki, with the bright blue lights. Quick, friendly service and yummy Hawaiian breakfast. Stop by! read more
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4 years ago
Went here on a Sunday night, lines can get pretty long. They also have few tables and chairs outside, and if you get lucky someone might be playing a good piano while you're eating. We ordered the takoyaki and hungarian beef stew, beef was pretty tender! But it wasnt the taste i was looking for. read more
5 years ago
Ebinomi is located in the same courtyard as Matcha Cafe Maiko, Kono's, and Marugame across from the international shopping center. We got the garlic shrimp, chicken curry, and coconut shrimp and they were all delicious! The shrimp come mostly peeled (tail on only) which is convenient. There is plenty of garlic and rice to accompany it! The spicy chicken curry had a good kick and was well seasoned. We came by a second time for the dine in bogo entree event and it was great! We will definitely come back next time we are in Oahu. read more
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Stopped by for an early lunch before my flight back to NY. I wanted something quick but delicious as my last meal in Hawaii and decided on a garlic shrimp plate which is one of my favorite things. This is an unassuming takeout place and tucked inside a courtyard with a few other eateries. The garlic shrimp here is decadent, shrimps we're huge and best of all deshelled for convenient eating. The garlic butter is so delicious and they give you a nice serving of that to coat every bite of the rice. If you're looking for excellent garlic shrimp in Waikiki this is the place to go, no need to trek to the North Shore! read more
5 years ago
Wow is the prime rib delicious. Incredibly tender, flavorful, and high quality prime-grade beef. Amazing take on a classic. I'm fairly confident there are subtle amounts of Asian ingredients in the bark and au jus. Super delicious. The owner was so friendly and showed us the whole roast before we got our portions (we ordered 4 on Friday for Sunday pick-up). Really liked the included corn and horseradish sauce as well (although it would be nice if there was an optional spicier / stronger version of the sauce). Coconut shrimp was good. Included fries could be crispier. This will definitely be a staple for us on future Oahu trips! Will have to try the garlic shrimp next time! read more
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Oof I loved the shell-less shrimps! I love that you can get all the flavor on the shrimp instead of on just the shell the rice was so good too. Be prepared for your garlic breath though LOL! Calamari was nice too read more
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3 years ago
BEAUTIFUL SET UP! Their French toast is amazing! Ive had majority of their menu and they deliver quality every time. Staff are super friendly. A must see HIDDEN GEM come check them out! They are between play bar, konos and right behind marugame udon. Sophia always makes sure I have all my utensils and sauces before leaving. read more
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3 years ago
3 years ago
This place is a hidden gem in Absolutely the best garlic shrimp in Waikiki! Plus they're peeled shrimp which makes it easier to eat - no mess. Garlic is chunky and fresh! My family ordered and ate here a few times last year - and we are at it again when we want garlic shrimp on rice. read more
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The shrimp plates here are way better than the over-hyped Giovanni's shrimp truck in North Shore, and you don't even have to drive far for it if you're staying in Waikiki! This is honestly a hidden gem right behind Marugame Udon. We initially wanted Marugame, but the line was just ridiculously long and we were starving. So we walked around and chanced upon this little eatery. After placing our orders, they have a couple tables outside for outdoor dining so you don't need to get your vaccination card checked. The shrimp plates here are quite big and you can share between 2 people. Also the quality of shrimp is fantastic and fresh! You can just tell by how tender they are. This place is definitely a bang for your buck and a must try! read more
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2 years ago
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We are sorry you don’t consider our shrimps “peeled”. We have sold…
5 years ago
I ordered their EbiKahuku Garlic Shrimp plate. I'm a huge fan of shrimp, so this was a no-brainer for me! The shrimp was served on a lot of rice. The plate was $17.95 + tax. Both the shrimp and sauce were delicious, I think the portions make more sense to share. Try them out! :) read more
5 years ago
Wanted a quick breakfast after spending a couple hours at the beach. This place was right next to my hotel. It wasn't quick, but I know COVID has really liked the workforce so I was patient. I ordered the eggs, spam and rice breakfast. Simple & tasty, it was what I expected. I gotta say though, that very small piece of pineapple they gave me was the best pineapple I had all week! read more
5 years ago
This little gem was a surprise to find. Not only was their concept of having all these different culture and places, their comfort food available to you but it's in a location where after lunch/dinner you could grab dessert and a drink all within stumbling distance from each other. Jasmine was a fantastic help and super friendly. The knife was sharp and strong enough to cut through the prime rib (only available on Sundays) and there is plenty of rice that comes with each dish. I don't find very many places like this where I want to go back to try everything else on the menu, so you can expect me back here on my next trip to Oahu. Ps. I did love how they designed their wet napkin logo like a condom! read more
5 years ago
Honestly, I think this place's Garlic Shrimp is way better than Giovanni's. Server here was (it says Olivia on the receipt) super nice and super professional. Awesome customer service. Food here is SOOO GOOD. You should definitely try this place. read more
4 years ago
Found this place through my Instagram reel. Me and my BF had the Portuguese Sausage and Egg dish. We added rice with it. Food was good. Gave a good portion for a breakfast meal. Customer service was great. The girl in the front was super friendly. It is outdoor seating and the tables and chairs were very clean despite there being birds around. Will def come here again to try their lunch/dinner menu. It's a bit hidden but they have signs. It's behind the Udon place. read more
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2310 Kuhio Ave
Courtyard 138
Honolulu, HI 96815
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