This review is specifically for the potato shrimps. 1. I saw a picture of the potato shrimps on the menu and so was excited to try them but was unfortunately let down. 2. Because they are fried and there is space in between the potato strands, I expected the potato shell to be either crispy like a french fry or crunchy like a potato chip, but it was soft and soggy. Besides the texture, biting into it left such an oily feel in my mouth, which makes me think it wasn't drained at all after frying. 3. The idea of potato shrimp is great but execution can be better. read more

I love oysters and decided to get the six piece fried oyster plate. The cashier must have been new. I asked for the fried oyster plate and she gave me a puzzled look. I had to point it out on the menu. The plate comes with either rice or french fries. She never asked me which one I wanted. I realized that after paying and had to go back into the shop to inform her that I preferred french fries. The shop is small. There are no tables on the inside, but they do have five tables on the outside. I'm still giving this place five stars even though there were some hiccups. Yes, my oysters were that good. The same cashier drops off my plate to me outside. The first thing that I notice is that they serve their fried oysters with cocktail sauce and that they use skinny fries. I love skinny fries and these were fried perfectly. It had a nice crisp to it. The oysters were huge, plump and juicy. When I bit into it I could taste the sweet natural juices oozing into my mouth. These oysters were so good. I wished that they were served with tartar sauce, but the cocktail sauce worked. I will be back for more fried oysters when I'm in the area. read more

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Really accessible restaurant with great menu and service. Food was fantastic! Nice covered tables right outside the store! The Garlic Shrimp already came peeled and was delicious! read more

EbiNomi - Garlic Shrimp and Coconut Shrimp - Asian Fusion Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Had to try this place out since it was really close to my hotel and had Yelp written all over it! I'll admit, it's no Giovanni's shrimp truck, but it's a pretty good garlic shrimp, especially if you don't feel like getting out of the main area of Waikiki. I liked the fact that I was able to order the garlic shrimp without any shells too, making it easy to eat. The service was good. It took about 10-15, but can't beat waiting outside on a beautiful day. There's very limited seating outside. Seems like it's mostly take out! read more

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Enjoy the seafood here, quite fresh. Been awhile since I've been but would go back! NG

Food was soo ONO!! We had Garlic Shrimp and Chicken Curry and we would rate them 10/10. Ive had garlic shrimp from 4 places in Hawaii, including Giovanni's and EbiNomi is my Top 1 BEST Garlic Shrimp!! We also met TETSU from EbiNomi and he made us feel so welcome! He was very friendly and accommodating. EbiNomi is lucky to have him. The ambiance was also nice, it's an outdoor seating. Thank you, EbiNomi and Tetsu! We will definitely come back and recommend this place read more

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I don't have a picture of the shrimp because when I opened the package, everything looked fine. It looked like a good dish. I had Ted this week. I had Giovanni's and I also had a Amy's, but for some odd reason today the garlic shrimp lacked the flavor it was perfectly cooked, but there was a season it lacked, and when I looked at the pictures on yelp my Shrimp, looked like it was missing some type of seasoning that I see on the other plate only here for one more night so I don't know if I'll be able to try it again to see if I get something better next time maybe just a bad day. read more

Awesome spot for a quick lunch! I got the chicken curry and it was super flavorful and everything in it was so good. Portions were massive and food came out quickly too! There's also a piano outside - lots of people came by to use it and it was delightful entertainment. Staff was friendly as well. It's more of a casual spot; there's a few tables outside but you order at the front. Not a problem for us though since we were just grabbing a quick bite. Will definitely have to come back to try their other dishes! read more

EbiNomi - Chicken Curry - Asian Fusion Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Maybe I hit this place on an off night. Waited close to 35 mins in line for the girl to say they were out of loco moco. So decided to order the garlic shrimp double size then waited another 25 for the food. Total price was 40 bucks so it had me thinking this had to of been good. Got the food and was a bit disappointed. Rice was gummy, shrimp was bland, only thing you could taste was the 3 pounds of garlic they dumped on top. Would give this place a VERY courteous 3 but won't be coming back unfortunately. read more

After a trip to the north shore eating garlic shrimp, we had a craving for it again and decided to try EbiNomi since it was really close to our Waikiki hotel. The cashier was so friendly explaining all of the different menu options. We got the spicy garlic shrimp and while it's not the exact same flavor you'd get at a shrimp truck, it hit the spot. They give you a ton of rice and flavorful sauce. I do like that the shrimp comes fully peeled since it's easier to eat. However, I think because it's fully peeled this kind of makes the shrimp slightly bland. Overall, this place is solid for lunch and would recommend if you're craving garlic shrimp without wanting to drive all the way to Haleiwa! read more

EbiNomi - Asian Fusion Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Service was great! Very fast and attentive, the Ebi curry shrimp was so delicious. Highly recommend getting the spicy version for it, has the best flavor. Also ordered the Hungarian beef which I do not recommend taste, like canned tomato sauce no seasoning. read more

We stumbled upon this place on our morning walk and man what a great find!!! We ordered featured plate was the shrimp garlic plate and we also got the spam and eggs. I know it's a simple dish but you can taste the quality in each bite. Very happy on this find and recommend to all that are looking for a good quality bite on your way to excursions. read more

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Ahhh, the garlic shrimp is sooooooooooooooo good. It's really good. It's behind marugame.

I tried the spicy garlic shrimp and rice yesterday and loved it so much, I went back and ordered it again (this time non-spicy) before heading to the airport. The spicy version definitely adds a nice kick, but it's also a bit more oily. Honestly, I could probably eat this every day if I had discovered the place sooner. I'll definitely be back on our next trip! read more

EbiNomi - Garlic shrimp and rice - Asian Fusion Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Food was good. Its a little hole in the wall type of place. Ambiance could be better. read more

EbiNomi - Garlic shrimp - Asian Fusion Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This walk-up restaurant in Waikiki is hidden behind Marugame Udon. They offer a variety of dishes but all we wanted to try was the garlic shrimp. I kinda loved that it didn't have the shell but it also affected the overall taste. The garlic was there but somehow it lacked seasoning? I guess if I had this as a choice to eat back on the mainland, I wouldn't mind it but on Oahu? Save it for North Shore unless you're really craving it "after hours". Sam's is also open late night... read more

EbiNomi - EbiKahuku (Garlic Shrimps) - Asian Fusion Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

There's nowhere in this entire country that I know where they serve garlic shrimp scampi 8 o'clock in the morning, but here in Paradise. This place serves the best local breakfast. read more

EbiNomi - Most delicious shrimp scampi in the world - Asian Fusion Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Pretty tasty It has a nice outdoor seating area. Shrimp with no shells is $18 comes with rice. You get seven shrimp add about a cup of rice. There's no vegetables to order at this place. Drinks are limited to the usual. Very tasty for a fast food! Will probably return it again. read more

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Delicious garlic shrimp! This was our first stop when we visited Honolulu last summer. Lucky for us, it was conveniently located close to our hotel so we got to frequent it several times. Definitely ideal for those without a car rental or choose to stay in the city. While Giovanni's is number one in my heart, this takes a close second and served up some yummy plump shrimp. The nice gal took our order and in a pretty short amount of time, our food was ready. It is served over a bed of steamed rice and comes out piping hot. The hubby and typically shared this dish so we could continue sampling Hawaiin fare throughout the day to save stomach space so it was just the right amount. But if you prefer a heftier portion, you can double up your order and even have the option to spice it up. Nice! Seating is minimal. There were maybe 2 small tables in the outside dining area so keep that in mind that you may have to take your food to go and eat at your hotel or have a nice picnic lunch by the beach. Who doesn't want that? 4 stars. read more

Excellent food and reasonable prices. Their no shell garlic shrimp had a generous amount of rice, garlic chunks, sauce, and shrimp pieces. We enjoyed our meal and outdoor seating. My dad also loved their beef stew dish. Excellent food and reasonable prices. Their no shell garlic shrimp had a generous amount of rice, garlic chunks, sauce, and shrimp pieces. We enjoyed our meal and outdoor seating. My dad also loved their beef stew dish. read more

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This is my go-to place now for the garlic shrimp. The shrimp is already peeled and those juices are all infused into the shrimp. They add a lot of garlic and butter, which sums up the deliciousness of this dish. At first, I thought it was a bit pricey, 18$ but they gave me 2 scoops of rice and a good amount of shrimp. My husband and I shared this and we both were full. There is. o seating inside, they have a couple of tables outside. The location is tricky as it is not on the main street, it is just tucked back of the stores. Keep a lookout for the board while walking in the area. It is inside next to the donut shop. I also tried chicken curry and some chicken fry. Both of them are delicious and I will order them again. Food: 4.5 read more

Since I work in Waikiki on the weekends, I'm always wanting to try someplace new for lunch. I've been looking at their food displays and menu for a while, and this time I decided to try it out This is a small place where you order for take out only. There are some tables and chairs outside for patrons for all of the surrounding food business in this area, so if you're lucky, you may be able to find a table to sit and eat your meal. Instead of ordering what I would most likely enjoy the most, I decided to try something new. Shrimp Ala King, which had shrimp, onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms in a heavy cream sauce. It was tasty and there was a lot of shrimp in the plate. The only thing that they may need to improve is the rice. It was hard, like it was in the rice cooker for a while or like they didn't add enough water in it. Good thing the dish I had was more saucy, so that helped to soften the rice. Cost for my meal was $18+, which is normal now for a regular plate lunch. It came with the main dish and 2 scoops of white rice. The next time I go to buy lunch from this restaurant, I will try the shrimp scampi instead and let you folks know how that was. read more

I got the butter garlic shrimp. Portion was great with lots of unpeeled shrimp. I was expecting butter garlic sauce but it also had like a teriyaki sauce with the butter and garlic. Not like the ones I had from the trucks in the north but it was still good. read more

EbiNomi - EbiKahuku plate - Asian Fusion Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The Garlic Shrimp is soooooo good. The service is good. We met the owner, very nice man. Come support this local business! You'll love it. The seating is outdoor but it's very quaint. read more

Best noodles of my life!!! This was 1000% worth the hype. Just go- you won't regret it. Got the #1 meal

So you walked over for udon and the line was too long--EbiNomi to the rescue! Besides their breakfast plates, there are curries, prime rib, garlic shrimp, fish and oysters. We tried the Fish and Chips and the Hiroshima Fried Oysters upgraded with fries. The batter was light and crispy and the seafood was fresh. The Fish and Chips came with packets of tartar sauce, but sadly there was no sauce for the oysters. The seasoned fries had a dusting of an Old Bay type seasoning. There are a few outdoor tables available to sit at. Though it's really hot during the day so plan to go early or late if you want to sit outside and call in your order if you don't want to wait. And don't forget to save room for matcha soft serve from the shop next door! read more

EbiNomi - Fish and Chips and Oyster Fry - Asian Fusion Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We ordered 1 curry & 1 garlic shrimp both spicy and it is the best food we have had in Honolulu yet! We will be returning daily until departure. Tetsu at the counter was is so kind and helpful he walks you through menu if needed. The courtyard right in front of restaurant has lovely shaded tables to enjoy your meal! I'm not a usual reviewer but I HAD to for this place! 100/10 recommend! read more

EbiNomi - Spicy shrimp curry & Spicy garlic shrimp - Asian Fusion Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Great Ebi specialties with a couple of beef and chicken dishes on the menu. We ordered their Ebi Curry to share. Per the website menu, the yellow curry sauce comes from Blue Elephant in Thailand. This dish was excellent and a must-try! Generous amount of succulent jumbo shrimp sauteed in the special thai yellow curry sauce with potatoes, cherry tomatoes and asparagus spears over steamed rice. You can order it mild, medium or spicy. Highly recommended! read more

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I was able to get oysters for a plate lunch. That is very rare on Oahu. Only negative was the cashier asked if I wanted rice. I says fries. He repeated rice. Sounds too much alike to him. No matter. It was good. Rice is healthier. read more

EbiNomi - Awards - Asian Fusion Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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it was ok. approx $50 for two dishes and one soda. portions are small and food is average at best. i wouldn't go out of the way/trek just to eat here. service is very good - had fish and chips and karaage chicken. maybe it was an off night but certainly not good enough to brag or vote best. read more

quick breakfast stop, French toast was great... hash browns are McDonald's style but ok... bacon was deep fried? very very crispy, not typical, but not bad either... would go back... read more

My boyfriend and I walked around Waikiki our first night and came across EbiNomi while looking for someplace to eat. So glad we decided on here because their garlic shrimp plate was DELICIOUS!! They call it their EbiKahuku ($18) which is basically Garlic Shrimp. There were about 7 pieces of thick and juicy shrimp over a bed of white rice. I love that they come with the shells peeled - not only is it easier to eat, but I feel like this allows the shrimp to soak in all the garlicky goodness that much more! Definitely returning next time I come back to Oahu!! read more

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They have this local where I live in Los Angeles too but there's something about this Marugame that's different. The noodles are chewier and soak up the broth, and the broth is also really savory and also sweet. It's a must stop by for me when I visit Waikiki read more

I usually don't post reviews but this place deserves it. Their food is amazing and I ordered their shrimp bowl. But what makes this place a 10/10 is one of the workers came out and offered to take a picture of my family. He's such a sweet soul and reminds me of my grandfather. I definitely would recommend this place. read more

Waiting to try this for a while, I ordered the garlic shrimps and my husband got the beef strew and my kid got a fish and chips! The place is small with an outside sitting area that is away from the crowded. The food came quick after ordering! The garlic shrimps with rice was flavorful and very garlicky! I love it! The shrimps were big and fresh and have the great texture! My husband said his beef stew is a little bit on the sweeter side! Fish and chips was great and my kid finished most of it! Prices are pretty reasonable considering locating at the tourist area! If you just want something quick, casual and not that expensive, this is a good place to stop by! read more

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We came here right when they opened at 8am to get their EbiCurry. They start serving it after 10am lol. So we came back for dinner to try it. Ordered medium spicy and it was perfect. The half order was a decent size portion for the price. It was delicious! We came back the very next day for breakfast before we had to leave for the airport. Their garlic shrimp was amazing! It's my favorite on the whole island. If you like garlic, you'll love this dish. Portuguese sausage with eggs were very good, too. The dishes are made to order so it takes about 15 mins to get the food but it comes out fresh and hot. Sooooo good!! Outdoor seating available and the patio has a nice ambiance. They're located next to Donut King...right behind Kono's. Both times we went, Ami was the cashier and she was super nice & helpful. Food here is amazing and their portions are great. Prices are decent and they have excellent customer service. Highly recommended!! read more

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I'm a huge sucker for seafood, especially for shrimp. When I heard there was a new garlic shrimp shop nearby my workplace in Waikiki, I've been eyeing it out. But parking in Waikiki suuuucks especially when the International Marketplace (IMP) changed their validation criteria for minimum of $10 purchase (LOL), so I never got the chance to check it out until recently. It's located next to Matcha Maiko and across of Marukame Udon in the Kuhio Banyan Club courtyard area. There's only metered parking on the smaller streets (no parking on Kuhio Ave) and on Ala Wai Blvd. You can park at IMP but like I mentioned, places there won't validate unless $10+ purchase. Even though shrimp is my life, I ended up choosing the chicken a la King instead. ONLY because my boyfriend wanted to get the Ebi Kahuku (garlic shrimp). I was super excited about the a la King because it sounded super interesting and delicious with its creaminess. But sadly, it didn't taste as great as it sounded. The entire dish was kind of bland as if it's missing a ton of spices or something. The Ebi Kahuku, on the other hand, was a lot better! Tons and tons of garlic sautéed together with the shrimp which was AH-MAZING. A huge con was the amount of shrimp given (8 pieces) for the price paid. And they were the small-medium frozen kinds. But that garlic flavor. Can't go wrong with that! They also gave some hand towels with their shop name, how cute! Maybe I went on a bad day or just chose the wrong thing (who chooses chicken instead of shrimp?). This shop is definitely a spot to check out with its small but diverse menu of different dishes. It is on the pricier side but that's Waikiki for you. read more

EbiNomi - Menu as of 2/18/22 - Asian Fusion Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Delicious! Any time I come here, they do not disappoint! This morning, I got their French toast with strawberry and banana fillings for breakfast. Perfectly crisp and a great portion, too! They have an outdoor seating area with lights and a flower wreath for pictures. read more

EbiNomi - Outside! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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There were several things on the menu that I really wanted to try. Unfortunately I found this place on my last night in town so I had to pick just one. I ended up picking the chicken à la king. The chicken was very tender and was mixed in a cream sauce with onions and peppers and mushrooms over rice. I'm so glad I picked this it was delicious. I hope to try the Hungarian beef in the prime rib here one day also. read more

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Yummy! Garlic shrimp right in Waikiki. I was looking for a place to eat for dinner, and decided on EbiNomi as it was right by my hotel and the reviews seemed pretty good. The shop is super small, the customer occupancy is probably like 3 people max. No indoor seating available. I ordered the Ebikahuku, which came out to be a little under $20. It is garlic butter shrimp over white rice, but the best part is that the shrimps come de-shelled! No messy hands here. They were nice to include soy sauce packets and utensils. There are limited tables reserved for EbiNomi outside in the central court if you choose to eat there. I really enjoyed the meal! The rice was great with the excess garlic bits drenched in butter. I think the garlic was cooked perfectly, where that nutty flavors comes out without tasting burnt. The shrimp was delicious, love how easy it was to eat. I wish it came with a few more shrimp for the price, but I imagine the cost goes to de-shelling the shrimp LOL. Overall, really enjoyed it. However, Giovanni's wins hands down when it comes to shrimp freshness and that famous garlic butter flavor. I would definitely check this place out if you are just staying around Waikiki and aren't planning on going to any shrimp trucks in North Shore. It's an quick, easy, and delicious meal, not anything super fancy though. read more

EbiNomi - Menu February 2022 - Asian Fusion Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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