This was my first time going to Fukuya. I didn't know how it worked, the store was busy, and I wanted to use my full $30 Gift Card. I chose the large bento box and just started ordering. I don't eat meat, so I chose: chow mein ($3.75), spicy eggplant ($3.40), kabocha pumpkin ($3.40), nishime ($3.40), tofu balls ($3.50). To that, I added on a box of sea salad ($4.50) and a box of small chocolate chip cookies ($6.25). My total came to $33. Great! It's a lot of food. If I went back for a normal lunch, I would probably keep it to 3 to 5 items for a lunch costing $11-$18 depending on whether or not I wanted leftovers. I'm glad I was introduced to Fukuya because I really like this style of grab and go food. read more

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I usually love Fukuya but the taste isn't good anymore. Maki is pretty fishy, small and missing ingredients from their usual recipe. Cone sushi tasted weird, it had little to no taste. Sweet potato tempura was undercooked and crunchy and vegetable tempura was super oily. Overall the taste AND preparation of the food is not good. Other than that though service is always amazing and the fact they take card(but not AMEX....) is great. Having A/C is nice too but parking sucks. Sadly I won't be going back ever again, there are plenty other okazuya that blow this out of the water. I recommend Kabuki, Gulick, or Sekiya. read more

Fukuya - Maki sushi seemingly missing ingredients - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I find that this place has the best "old school" maki sushi for those of us who grew up eating this style of sushi roll, the younger folks don't remember this taste as much. I come weekly now to grab a roll and then pick up 3-4 Nori Chicken and a few shrimp tempura. The Nori Chicken is great reheated to crisp up in the air fryer for 1-2 min on reheat and it keeps well for a later snack. I used to like their chow fun, but for now I am keeping with these items that are unique to this deli. I will be ordering a serving dish of Nori chicken to take to a family party next month and pairing that with a medium pan of Asian Mix'es Beef Chow Fun which is often requested. Can't go wrong with either. read more

I love Fukuya, a family staple for as long as Ican remember. My sister and her family were doing a staycation so I picked up some musubi for brach snacks. Quick, easy, and affordable while being delicious check off all the boxed on my list. It is small, but the cafeteria style line and friendly workers make it always a pleasant visit. read more

Local okazuya grindz! They have bentos (A-D) to help you decide and try a little bit of everything (also makes service faster!). Got Bento D that has: noodles, plain musubi, mochicko chicken, shrimp tempura, potato coquette and namasu. Loved the mochicko chicken and namasu (so crunchy!). Coquette was ok, tasted 5x better when I added my own okonomiyaki sauce. Noodles and tempura were oily; needed more veggies and I don't think I like okazuya tempura batter (doughy). It is a big lunch (bento is ~2 servings), and put me into a food coma afterwards read more

Fukuya - Bento D that has: noodles, plain musubi, mochicko chicken, shrimp tempura, potato coquette and namasu. - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I love this local store. A lot of options to choose from. It is clear not a chain restaurant, which I like the best. Staff are busy and nice and they keep the place very clean. Long line and for me I had to study what I want so I can make choices fast. Been there so many times. Oh, only for Togo. read more

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Saturday May 30, 2026 we decided to come here to get okazuya for breakfast. Metered street parking or 4 parking stalls in front of their front entrance. Service is fast. All the food looks good. It's easy to spend a lot in here. But, it's definitely worth it!! Ambiance is casual and comfortable in here. We will be back again for sure. Support local businesses. read more

Fukuya - Breakfast. Saturday May 30, 2026 - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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visited Fukuya but a little disappointed...no nori maki and no Shirae......but the rest of the plaza was excellent. the time was 10:30 so maybe a little too early? Service is always very good will definitely return. lots of people inside but typical upbeat while waiting. Food is always tasty but nori maki rocks. read more

Fukuya - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The food was good it reminded of Kabuki's restaurant in waimalu , they are a little busy sometimes but it's worth the wait prices are fare and there service is excellent, I would totally recommend this establishment read more

"I want you to know that I'm grateful for every moment I've spent with you." -- The Wind Rises I first experienced Fukuya with my parents and so Okazuya has been part of life as far as I can remember. Being of mixed race, I've been exposed to many cultures within my own family. Yet, one of my best memories was being dropped off with my sister to my grandparents house because we knew we would eat well with all the Okazuya foods in grandmas kitchen! Sometimes it was as simple as... Oh, the start of this review was written years ago and I never finished it! So long story short, Fukuya has been around since the 1930's and I've stopped by countless times over the years. Not my favorite Okazuya, but definitely one of the busiest with one of the largest selections! Authentic, convenient, & open before 5am! In the end, I highly recommend Fukuya for those that live in Hawaii with roots that go back generations to the plantation days. Heck, I'd recommend to just about anyone who loves simple picnic foods that our grandparents once enjoyed. Not much has changed over the years except the bright building and prices. Please follow my IG adventures: @eric_travel_guru read more

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"Well, Jerry, they're Japanese. I mean, that TV you watch, that sushi you eat..." - Cosmo Kramer, Seinfeld da Scene: Back again, as they are open when others are not! Tough time of the year, lots of folks take off... was sooo happy to grab a couple of mixed boxes and mochi. Nice to talk to folks excitedly talking about what to get and people watching. Regulars know the score, best bang is start with a combo box and ADD ON your favoties. It's easy to get carried away picking from scratch and end up with a $30 box. da Grub: It's consistently GREAT and SAME year after year. Akule, Nori Chicken, Ahi burger, veg tempura & shoyu pork are my add ons to a A-D box. da Service: can be long line, but moves surprisingly quick, don't be discouraged when you see the line go to the end of the lot, go for it! read more

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Honestly my favorite this here is the Nori Chicken 10/10!! I also love getting their fried chicken & vegetable tempura! read more

Fukuya - receipt with pricing for July 2026 - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Love this place. It hasn't changed over the years. The food is consistently good, the service is friendly. If you want some good local food, this is a great place to go. The chicken, chow fun, crisp gau gee, potato hash,... try em! read more

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Tried this longstanding okazuya on a layover in Honolulu and I was not disappointed. Nori chicken- fan favorite- good flavor and moist chicken meat Ahi burger- delicious, a tad salty for me Shoyu hot dog- comfort food goodness Nishime- an old school classic- the Hawaiian Japanese version just hits different Makizushi, cone sushi and furikake musubi- again, these are truly Hawaiian Japanese style Scored some of their spicy ahi poke- wow. It was a rather pricy plate, but worth every penny in my opinion. read more

Fukuya - Okazuya goodies - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I ordered 8 regular maki's and 7 veggie maki's They were all well received. Very tasty and delicious. Fukuya is the best for the maki's especially the veggie! I like the watercress. Also the men and ladies are always very courteous and helpful! read more

Parking is not plentiful. Spaces are limited and difficult to find. Luckily people come and go frequently, but it's a bit difficult to maneuver the parking area. Man the mochiko chicken was so delicious. The flavor was absolutely amazing and it wasn't dry. The noodles were alright. There was a good mix of ingredients. The furikake musubi was quite good. The musubi was coated generously with furikake and the rice was a good texture. Tap to pay is not accepted. Overall Fukuya has a good selection of entrees. Service is quick and food is good. read more

Fukuya - Furikake musubi Noodles Mochiko chicken - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Fukuya is good, but unfortunately I will probably start frequenting other okazuyas. Be honest with you, it's just too expensive now. $8.50 for futo maki sushi The plate itself was $26. Every time we come, it seems like we're double charged for a single item. This time it was the ahi burger. We were charged for 2. The nature of okazuyas is that we make a plate, they total it up, and then we pay. But when the cashiers consistently miscalculate the plates, it adds up over time. I will still come to Fukuya if I can't get to the other okazuyas in a timely manner, but I'm hesitant to return. read more

Fukuya - The most expensive futomaki I've ever bought. $8.50. Didn't know how much it was as there was no sign until I saw the receipt. - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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It seems like they hired a new person. It looked like she was training. This is a good sign as I felt they were working as efficiently as they could. This time there was 3 people to handle the counter & registers vs just 1 person as in the past. Great improvement read more

We live just around the corner from Fukuya, so popping in is super easy and convenient. For our recent picnic at Ala Moana Beach Park, we ordered 30 bentos and an assorted sushi platter to-go--and everything went off without a hitch. Picnic Pickup Experience - Scheduled pickup for 8:00 AM - Arrived a few minutes early and found our entire order waiting - Parking lot right out front with about six stalls - Staff brought all 30 bentos and the sushi platter to our car and helped load it in Bento & Pricing Details - Bentos ranged from $15.00 to $16.60 each - Assorted sushi platter paired perfectly for sharing - Option to choose ala carte items in-store if you want to build your own bento Quality & Service - Ingredients felt fresh and well-prepared - Rice cooked just right; proteins tasted clean and flavorful - Friendly, helpful staff made the whole process effortless Final Thoughts Fukuya Delicatessen nailed our early-morning pickup--quick, organized, and hassle-free. The bentos and sushi platter were solid quality, and the convenience can't be beat when you live nearby. I'd happily return for bentos (or a custom creation) next time we need picnic catering. read more

Fukuya - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Hands down, the BEST "okazuya" where you can get the best home made food, aka "plate lunch" with SUCH VARIETY, mostly different, yet the same... daily. This is my second trip here from California and the last time I started chatting with a customer who lived in my neighborhood who was also visiting Hawaii at that time. Hahaha! I'm not sure what time these Aunties start preparing, since they open at like 5:30 a.m., but hope they know we truly appreciate it!! Everything I've had so far has been delicious and I know they run out of food sometimes before they close.... The parking lot only has like 3-4 spots, so you need to somehow time your visit appropriately, but people are also in and out in a few minutes, so it's never been annoying at all... especially since you know your trip is totally worth it! When my son, who lives here, says we can get Fukuya today... I get totally excited. There's nothing like it! read more

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Traditional okazuya in mo'ili'ili delivers Japanese and local food made fresh daily. There are so many choices to choose from to make a custom plate lunch or bento. Great for parties, picnics, or lunch for yourself! Service is quick, friendly, and patient. Make sure you look at everything before deciding what you want. Prices are Ala carte, and you've got to ask if you're on a budget. Everything adds up quickly so be super selective! read more

Fukuya - Ahi patty, crab patty and egg - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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It's been awhile since I've been to Fukuya and will remain a fave spot. We lucked out with no line and an empty parking lot that we were afraid they were closed since it was a holiday but they were open! Sure enough right after we parked the parking lot was full and a line out the door. Other people may have thought they were closed too because you can't really see the Open/Closed sign from the street. Everything was delicious as usual with so many choices you can't get them all but can definitely come back. Everyone's really nice and they work quick. It's the rest of us who take long trying to pick what to eat. I loved everything I chose except for the garlic chicken was tough and hard to eat. But don't let that keep you away from this local favorite. My staple choices are nori chicken, nishime and vegetable tempura. Some current prices per piece/serving: Large Inari Cone Sushi $2.40 Furikake Musubi $2.35 Chow Funn $3.75 Nori Chicken $4.25 Garlic Chicken $3.75 Kobu Maki $3.95 Nishime $3.30 Vegetable/Potato Tempura $1.95 Potato/Fried Hash $1.95 Hot Dog $1.80 Shrimp Tempura $2.15 Gobo $3.20 Banana Lumpia $2.25 Large Fountain Drink $3.40 read more

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Fukuya is a well known okazuya (ala carte options you choose to make your own "bento"). You can choose between pre-determined bentos (they assemble them after you order) or choose ala carte. It's really convenient and quick, even if there is a line. I enjoyed the nori chicken the most. I ate it fairly fresh so it still had a bit of crisp to the outside, which was nice. They have several styles of chicken, noodles, sushi (cone and maki), musubis and more. They also have some poke, which I wanted to try but would be out in the hot sun, so maybe next time. They have an assortment of mochi and a few baked goods like brownies and cookies. Fukuya has a small parking lot out front (maybe 5-6 stalls) but it is tight. There is also street parking. read more

Parking can be difficult sometimes in the heart of Moiliili and most times there is a line. I love their fried noodles, nori fried chicken, veggie/potato tempura - so yummy and crispy and enjoy their shiso musubi! A little pricey but food is tasty! Go early for best selection. read more

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Best known for okazuya, ala carte bentos. They have 4 different sizes and they have a selection of pre-selected bento options if you don't want to make your own. The selection makes it perfect for all occasions. I really like their nori chicken. It's great since you can make you own and with all the variety. It can get busy but the staff is quick. The parking lot is small but since it is more of a grab and go, there is a lot of turnover for parking. read more

The og okazuya... Though this local biz has always been in my neighborhood I've never really given them a formal visit until this day that I just needed something for breakfast and have always know they open early and unlike many places that do so they're ready with all sorts of hot comforting foods that symbolizes what we all have grown to love. My only vise is that they don't have any prices on them and as my hungry eyes widen with the load of selection I did have the fear of how much it would all add up to but giving a care as it's taking care of the need to have something to start my day. You start with choosing the size of your take out box and there are three sizes as I went with the small and avoided anything fried for cross contamination worries so it was a couple of potato patties, hotdog, eggplant and shoyu chicken. I did also grabbed a small box for a work friend and total was $24 though I did appreciate the individual pricing the receipt shows it was a lot more than what I would've wanted to spend but in the end it was so comforting and delicious as we never get to enjoy something like this and resort to leftovers or instant frozen varieties. The staff there is very friendly and efficient packing each item carefully and see why many do flock over as the vibe here is just so energetic. Thank you! read more

Solid Okazuya. They have a little bit of everything but I enjoyed the egg plant dish a lot. Highly recommend getting one of the onigiris, egg plant, fried chicken, cucumber salad and some spicy ahi. Just choose any of the fried chicken, all of them are bangers. read more

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Stopped by one early weekend and lucky enough to try the Ahi Poke. I wish they would sell it every day instead of weekends only. Perfectly paired when you paired with their Nori Chicken and Ume Shiso Onigiri and follow it up with a scoop of their Mac Salad. Delicious! Fast service, go early the sell out at times. read more

Fukuya - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

New years eve. 12/31/2024. Preorder maki sushi, inari sushi, komochi. Pickup 615am. 2 lines outside. Regular line faster. Seems more efficient to go to the Regular line. But, was stuck in Preorder line, took 30-45 minutes to get to counter. Not very efficient. Maybe better not to Preorder if going early anyway. Order form, could add to Preorder. Everything was already in containers small or large. For grab and go. Great idea. But since I Preordered, I couldn't change to the Regular line. Check your order before leaving, as I saw some that returned because they got the wrong stuff in their bags. Can request for utensils, chopsticks. Note: I normally park in post office lot, since I need to check my PO box. Fukuya Parking has only few spaces, kinda tight stalls. read more

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I'm sure most of us love to choose ala carte foods for a takeout meal. A restaurant that offers local style Japanese cuisine foods is called an okazuya. In Honolulu, one of my favorite okazuyas is Fukuya. Fukuya is a family-owned and operated restaurant that is currently owned by Arrison Iwahiro. It was started by Arrison's great grandparents, Jihei and Tsuya Takayama in 1939 to provide lunches, called bentos, for men working in the Moiliili Quarry, now known as the University of HI lower campus. Arrison's grandparents took over Fukuya in 1965, and then his parents, Lorna and Edward Iwahiro, took over in 1975. With Arrison as its 4th generational owner, he helped out in the business since age 8 by cooking rice, frying chicken, and stir-frying noodles and chow funn and subsequently took over in 1999 when his parents retired. In the 1960's and 1970's, Fukuya was very popular in the catering business, doing weddings at churches and hotels. Then, their focus afterwards was providing buffet meals at funerals that included sushi, potato/mac salad, noodles, baked ham, shoyu chicken, chicken nishime, hijiki, mochi, and manju; however, after the pandemic, pre-made bentos became the norm. Home parties also became popular as part of Fukuya's catering business. Equally as popular today is their stand-alone takeout restaurant where customers just point to prepared foods that are placed in a takeout box for their lunch. Not only are the foods of high quality due to its appearance that would make you want to get them, but Arrison also notes that its popularity and success are due to the loyalty of past generations that continue to be a repeat business for them. What the future holds is uncertain for Fukuya, as with other okazuyas, Arrison's two daughters will have to make a decision whether to continue its legacy that requires them to prepare these foods during the wee hours of the morning, as well as high lease rents. Fukuya offers an extensive variety of items: noodles, chow funn, chicken, hash, musubi, tempura, nishime, burgers, fish, shoyu hotdog, namasu, tofu, shoyu pork, beef teriyaki, etc. Sometimes they may get fish from the local fish auction and offer dishes like baked/fried ahi and akule. Its signature dish appears to be the nori wrapped chicken, which is a seasoned seaweed wrapped around a chicken cutlet that is fried, and is very popular with the locals. One of my favorites is also the nori chicken, as the chicken is of a good size, very moist and juicy on the inside and crunchy on the outside, and is very flavorful due to the seasoned seaweed and marinated chicken. I also enjoy their sushi, gobo, chicken (mochiko, garlic, fried, Korean), and their sweet potato and veggie tempura, which are all so tasty! And don't overlook their desserts! I have only tried their colorful chi chi dango and can attest to its super freshness and flavorfulness, as they just melt in your mouth! Their homemade cookies, brownies, and manju look equally delicious. Service is efficient, and the line to order goes fast, as long as you know what you want. The server will ask you if you want a small or large container and then you just point what you want. Staff is friendly and patient in answering your questions. When ordering, be mindful that you have a running tab, so don't go overboard. Hours of operation are from Wed to Sun 6a to 2p, Mon/Tues closed (note that they may be one of the very few okazuyas that are open on Sunday). Go early, as popular okazu will sell out. Located in McCully on So. King St in the University area in McCully next to 7-Eleven, Fukuya has its own small parking lot of maybe 5 spaces. Street parking is available, but be aware of morning tow away times. Fukuya is my choice for a quick on-the-go takeout lunch, knowing that the food will be consistently delicious. Can never get tired of the nori wrapped chicken! Hoping that the Iwahiro family is able to continue its legacy going forward. Support local! read more

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Short line @ 0700hrs 1/4/25. Nice music playing while waiting for service. Clean customer area. New refrigerated case across the entrance with tukemono for purchase. Chowfunn was awful! Cold, like it was from the fridge and not fresh made. F- Potato croquette was so light and crispy I wish I ordered 2. A+x10 Shrimp tempura was also on the unmemorable side. I have had it better before. Shrimp inside was flat and overcooked. Very tough. C- Sweet potato tempura was very nice. Coating was crisp and the potato nice and soft. A+ x10 Cone sushi filling was a bit lacking inside the aburage shell. Great flavor without the aburage. With it, it's too sweet. I prefer musubi style. B++ Also purchased one of the assorted trays of sushi for the neighbors. read more

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Open Sunday too! Love this place when heading to the beach or short notice picnic. Pick up your favorite items and enjoy the beautiful day! Fried Chicken, noodles, hash to name just a few. Service: friendly and fast, be prepared to order. Better to get more than less. read more

I've tried many okazuya's, but this place is my top pick in Oahu. The best service from the lovely staff, hot food & fair pricing. 10/10 recommend! read more

Fukuya - Nori chicken, shoyu hot dog, maki sushi, noodles, shrimp tempura & the BEST AHI BURGER PATTIES. It was my first time & it was delicious - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Stopped by for the first time. It was really good, I got shiso/ume musubi, shrimp tempura and nori chicken. All delicious! I'd go back if I'm in the area. read more

Still my favorite Okazuya!! Always a great start to your day. So you won't be disappointed, fyi, they will be closed 3/16 to 3/26 for their annual maintenance/vacation. Reopen on Friday 3/27/2026 read more

Fukuya - Closed 3/16 to 3/26/2026 - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

It's a little overwhelming your first time but the workers are really friendly and patient, even though this place can get really busy. The onigiris and fried chicken options are all really good, as well as their chicken long rice, pickled cucumber, and broccoli salad. It's a serving line almost cafeteria style, build your own plate, type of place, and it's priced by weight. Go early!! they're only open til 2. I went once right before they closed and they had barely options left, and their Mac salad I ordered had unfortunately gone bad :( read more

Had a family gathering after 9:30am church service. One of the few bento places open early on Sundays. The bento choices are good, and food tasty. The sushi platter and mochi platters were a hit, too. read more

Food is amazing especially the poke and sashimi platters are tasty and fresh! Service was great,ladies were super helpful. Small hole in the wall with limited parking. You're not going there for the ambiance lol. read more

Was lucky to be able to get a stall in front. Food was great. Spam musubi was big and flavor was good. The hot dog had a great flavor. The chicken was still crispy when I ate it a few hours after purchasing it - so yummy! Will definitely be back again in the morning. read more

Fukuya - Spam Musubi, Hot Dog, and Chicken - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I didn't write a review for Fukuya?? Omg, one of our favorite go to for okazuya!!! Located on S. King street, next to Rabbit Rabbit Tea, in between Pucks Alley and Human society in town. Parking stalls write in front and couple metered street parking. Can even park on Rabbit Rabbit tea side if get. What I love about Fukuya is the food is over warmers, very organized, nice layout and various foods. Stand in line, and the food is in order like all the different types of rice balls and noodles, then you get all your different entrees, meats and seafood, and the various sushi's right there on top of counter. My normal order would be furikake rice ball, teriyaki hamburger, teriyaki hotdog, nori-wrapped chicken (one of my faves) and the vegetable tempura (another one of my fave). Sometimes they even have cookies and mochi! Customer service: ladies are always friendly, nice, and patient when you trying to decide because there's so much choices!! 10/10 recommend for your okazuya fix! read more

Fukuya - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii