I almost do not want to leave this review because I want to gatekeep this place forever, but it would not be fair and I wish success for the owners. I came here on a Sunday night with my partner as he was craving Yakiniku. I actually brought him to an A5 waygu spot two weeks before at Han No Daidokoro, so when I saw this place, I thought it would be fun to give it a try and compare. We called ahead of time to ensure we would get a seat but they happened to be pretty slow when we got there. The parking is a pain here for sure, my partner dropped me off and he went around the block a few times to snatch up a spot. I would note that they seem to be BYOB as another table had drinks that they brought in with their party. The seat up is a bit unique compared to some other resturants, their grill is separate from the table, which is cool but definitely means that your shoulders are in a struggle lifting high up above the elevated grill. We went with the Hiromi-Ya course, which is 5 types of waygu, tongue and misc cuts, with each cut limited to 3 plates per person ($60/pp). This was SO worth it, we pretty much maxed out on all of the waygu and beef tongue cuts and were sTUFFED at the end. Even with the limit we definitely got our waygu fixes for that month (although now I am eager to revisit). I also enjoyed their curry rice, kimchi, edamame, tofu, and corn. I would heavily recommend this spot, I just hope they never change. read more

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Here is the Details you NEED TO KNOW! Is it all you can Eat Wagyu? Yes and No... let me explain. I just recently visited and they have New Menu Options... and I think this is Perfect depending on your wants and needs. You can order true AYCE EVERYTHING or you can choose a more affordable option which limits the Wagyu but to me it's a deal cause like most people you can't eat that much of everything and get your money worth .... This new options allows you to try Wagyu and different cuts but limited. However the pork and chicken and most of the sides are all you can eat, so you will still leave happy and fun. And your wallet will thank you so you can visit more often. All options have 90 min limit and comes with a free build your own shave ice at the end! Here is the New Options as of 10/1/2025 *subject to change. New WAGYU SAMPLE COURSE: Includes our chef's recommended * Wagyu Sampler (3 Pieces/ 3 Cuts) (9 pieces total of Wagyu). Per person * UNLIMITED Pork and Chicken! Also comes with hearty soups, kimchi, rice, and our signature curry. $39.95 Kids $24.95 Seniors $34.95 HIROMI-YA COURSE Our most popular course at Hiromi-ya! Enjoy 5 kinds of Wagyu, beef tongue, and offals (hormone), each available up to 3 pieces per cut of Wagyu. (15 pc Wagyu) per person A perfect way to experience the variety and richness of our yakiniku menu. $59.95 Kids $29.95 Seniors $49.95 PREMIUM COURSE The ULTIMATE Hiromi-ya experience. Unlimited access to every item on the menu - from Wagyu to beef tongue and offals. Indulge in our finest Wagyu imported directly from Japan, with no limits. $79.95 Kids $49.95 Seniors $69.95 All Course Includes : make your own shaved ice And don't forget -- it's BYOB. Bring your own sips, ice and cups stay ready. Local style vibes all night. read more

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Came here for the ayce and left completely satisfied. Everything we had was delicious, but the standout for me was the wagyu items. The quality was on point and cooked up beautifully. My absolute favorite though was the kalbi, it was buttery, tender, and full of flavor. Surprisingly, one of the highlights was the curry. It was so good I ended up having three bowls of it! Definitely not something I expected to enjoy that much at a yakiniku spot but it was fantastic. Overall, Hiromi-Ya is a great choice if you're looking to get your money's worth. The quality of the meats, the flavors, and the sheer amount you can eat makes it well worth the price. I'd happily come back for round two. read more

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My friend and I wanted to try out an Izakaya place on Kapahulu. Since I didn't have reservation, the wait would be over 2 hours past 8 pm. So no thank you! So I had to figure out what we could eat around here on Kapahulu. I came across Hiromi Ya on my trusted Yelp app on my phone. It is a AYCE Miyazaki A5 wagyu. It was intriguing so we decided to give it a try. We were able to get seated right away. Some of the patrons were Japanese so it was a good sign. The AYCE was around $60. The meat quality was very good. I like the tongue was slightly thicker than most yakiniku places. The wagyu was excellent as expected. I read some negative reviews about the size of the meat and how much you could order. I didn't have that issue at all. The service was good and attentive. The vibe of this place is like casual and not pretentious. It was my first time to eat at a portable yakiniku grill. It was perfectly fine. I loved the seaweed soup too. The kimchee soup could have been hotter in terms of temperature. There were different types of rice to choose from. If you were a big eater, you probably have to keep ordering several rounds though. But we were full after a couple rounds. We enjoyed the meal. I would come again since the quality of the meat was very good. read more

Hiromi Ya - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Sorry, this review is a bit late. This location is easy to overlook nearby Cha To Gelato and Yakitori Glad. Currently, as of June 2025, they only have AYCE yakiniku and sides. Yes, even the side dishes like Curry Rice, Orange Jelly, and Kim Chee are unlimited with the meat. Also note, they are BYOB so no alcohol unless you bring your own. All options are 90 minutes and you can select anything off their menus to eat with each order. Some options are limited each time you put in a order but you may keep ordering them. Overall, the quality and quantity of food is really good and it isn't too smokey for a Yakiniku spot. In all honesty, all of the meats were great. Even the chicken! There's lemon juice, red miso, and a yakiniku sauce with a nice hint of ginger to choose from and all 3 paired well with everything. Even the Mikan (Orange) Jelly was a nice way to end the meal. In terms of quality and service, this is one of the best. I highly recommend coming to this location- please visit and hopefully you have the same wonderful experience I did. read more

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This place was honestly amazing. From the moment we sat down, the staff made us feel super welcome and comfortable. The service was impeccable. They were attentive without being overbearing and made sure we had everything we needed the entire time. The wagyu was absolutely delicious. You could tell it was high quality and fresh. Every cut was tender, juicy, and full of flavor. We tried a few different kinds and each one was better than the last. My favorite was the geta kalbi It was the kind of meal where every bite makes you smile. The overall atmosphere was relaxing and enjoyable. It felt like the perfect spot to enjoy great food with friends or someone special. We left completely satisfied and already excited to come back. Highly recommend this place to anyone who loves good food and great service. read more

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Hiromi-ya opened not too long on Kapahulu, offering Japanese Yakiniku and Motsunabe. Their motsunabe is everything I want in a comforting meal: rich, hearty broth, veggies that soak up all the flavor, and most importantly, incredibly tender motsu (intestine) that melts in your mouth. You can really tell it's been slow-cooked to perfection. The spice level is mellow enough for those who don't love heat, but still super flavorful and packed to the brim with ingredients. The nabe itself is generous--easily shareable between 3 to 4 people. At $78.95, it's definitely a splurge, but totally worth it for the quality and portion size--and with 4 people, it's about $20 per person. They may recommend getting the cheese risotto add-on ($11.95), if you have more than 3 people, however, they added it when there was still a lot of broth so it ended up tasting like a very salty porridge, with some cheese. One of my friends really liked it, but I would pass. Overall: cozy, satisfying, and totally crave-worthy. Will absolutely be back. read more

Came here for a reservation made on Open table. Got confirmations texts the next before leading up to the reservation. Got there for my 6:30pm reservation and it was straight up closed. Chairs on the table and lights off. Got an email at 9pm THAT NIGHT that the reservation was cancelled. read more

Aight. Let's clear the air on the AYCE. It's AYCE chicken and pork belly, with 3 servings of 5 types of Wagyu (3 of each, per person) which was SO confusing at first, but they kept letting us order more. We just got all 5 types for one person, then another 5 for the next, etc. With that said- it was a LOT of meat. You get 3 servings of kalbi to yourself. 3 servings of X to yourself. Etc. When you add it all up, that's actually a lot of meat. I am a semi-competitive eater and I got full. This wasn't some skimpy place. Meat came out decently fast. It was REALLY good. And the cost wasn't that bad. We had a party of 7 and it came out to 70something each tip included. Korea house is more expensive and the quality is really something. I can't wait to come back again. This quaint little shop is right after pizza hut on the right-- I actually walked right past it because most stores have a sign that you can read while you walk up, but theirs is on the glass. Don't miss it! Each table had their own grill. Each grill had a grill plate to cover for oil and cooking splashes. I loved it so much I bought it online for 40$ for my own home grill. It adds SO much. They bring you a giant water bottle for the table so you can refill to your heart's delight. AND they were very responsive to requests/calling them for more. I think I had 5 butter corn. They had TKG and their house sauce was pretty good (sesame + something I think). Not sure what the lemon sauce was for, but it was good in my water. We honestly barely finished the meal because the portions were good. I hate to waste. Anyway, I can't wait to come back here again. I forgot to take pictures because it was so delicious. read more

Besides the parking sucks on kapahulu, the place provides a decent value for ayce wagyu at $60 per adult. Our party of 12 with ranges in ages enjoyed the evening. The self serve shave ice bar was a hit with the kids and adults all enjoyed the various wagyu cut and BYOB service. The sides are all great with a special mention of the mini curry rice! Be careful with the stove since it is portable and we had it move couple times and could toppled over if we were not careful. Also be prepared to smell like bbq wagyu after your visit! read more

The girls working here are ultra attentive. Even to my annoying 3 year old who thinks she's a busgirl. High quality meats are the specialty with wagyu, beef tongue and sukiyaki being my highest recommendation. It's BYOB so I packed a cooler of beers white and red wine to accompany the gorgeous meats. All flown in from Japan. Make a reservation as you can see seating is a commodity. read more

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I came in for dinner on a Saturday night. My friend made reservations for 530PM, but there were still a good amount of free tables when I arrived. The only available parking is street parking, which is very limited in this area. There are quite a bit of tables and booths. I would prefer the tables because when i was seated in the booth, the oil splattered on my legs. It's modern and comfortable, but can get a little hot. The service was quick, the hostesses were helpful and attentive. The AYCE menu isn't completely AYCE. The premium meat is limited to 3 orders per person. You can only order 4 at a time. The only meat that is AYCE is the pork belly and the chicken. The sides and rice are also AYCE. There is no limit to how much you can order from the true AYCE items. I tried all the premium meats and was not disappointed. It was so soft and flavorful. I also got the pork belly and it was on the thicker side, but still delicious. There are two different sauces, a brown savory sauce and a lemon sauce. They're both delicious and compliment the salty meat. I was satisfied with the meal, the quality of meat and the side dishes that accompanied it. I probably wouldn't go back unless it's a special occasion because it is $59.99 per person and if you have a big family that can eat, you may not get your monies worth. read more

A few things to consider or to be aware before dining here. 90 min seating limit, the clock starts ticking the moment your reservation starts, and not when they serve the food. Our mistake is that it took us awhile to decide what to order. The grill is really tiny for four person and it took longer than expected to cook the food. The oil splatters all over when cooking as the grill sits on top of the table. There is also no smoke ventilation so you will be smelling like yakiniku after dining. Overall, we enjoyed the food but didn't have time to cook our food with the option 2 all you can eat. With that said, I don't think it's worth it. They should have given us two grills for 4 people. read more

Hiromi Ya - A small grill for 4 people. - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Grill Marks of Excellence If Tokyo and Honolulu had a smoky, buttery love child, it would be Yakiniku Hiromi-ya on Kapahulu. I brought my husband here for an early Father's Day dinner and immediately felt like we had teleported back to a cozy grill joint tucked in a Shibuya alley. All-you-can-eat Wagyu, BYOB, and a personal grill at your table so you get to play chef (don't let the waygu sit too long, medium rare is perfect). Pro tip for next time: we'll ask for the Wagyu without sauce -- the quality of the beef deserves its own solo. My mini curry rice was delicious and my husband's yakiniku rice bowl was the kind of comforting carb moment worth writing home (or Yelp) about. And let's talk about the butter corn -- served in a tiny tin, it slowly sizzled into golden perfection while we grilled. It felt like a buttery side hustle to the main act. Service was top-notch -- friendly, fast, and super attentive. The vibe is relaxed with pink and green velvet chairs and while the back lounge looked cozy, we were seated at a table. We'll definitely be back -- maybe later in the evening because parking in the back was pretty tight and street parking is tough. read more

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I liked it. Previous reviews don't do this place justice. Yes the prices are a little high and portions aren't that big. But if you get the set menu plus add on a few meats it's not too bad. The quality of the meat is really high and this is a cool fusion of Japanese and korean style dishes. The restaurant is obviously Japanese styled so please expect polite waiters, but also them allowing you time to socialize. If you need something just ask and they'll accommodate. Currently it's BYOB so you can make the experience as much as you like. read more

Hiromi Ya - Set A with an order of Loin - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Food and service are excellent. Amazingly I was full and wasn't even able to order all the allotted Wagyu our group had. Definitely want to go again especially since it's BYOB! read more

First, the nice thing about this place is it's a BYOB. Food wise, a basic menu which focuses on Wagyu meat. The cuts are very thin. For the price and selection, nothing outstanding or memorable, drawing me back again. I doubt returning. Parking is also an issue. Hard to find parking in this area. read more

It's not truly AYCE. Kind of false advertisement. The meal was filling for a small Asian girl like me but I'd be pretty upset if I was a big local guy expecting true AYCE. Meat quality was super good and tender but too sausy for me. Parking- hard to find street parking in the area unless you want to walk a few blocks for neighborhood parking. $4/hr if u wanna park in the back lot and deal with the annoying QR parking code stuff Food/Service: Went around 6:30pm. Staff is super polite. But def too busy to meet our needs. They say u have 90 min but u really actually only have like 30-45 min ish. The first 15-20 min is literally spent ordering and waiting for food. They do last call at ur 60 minute mark so the last 30 min is spent waiting for the food and eating the few plates of small meat portions u ordered. you're limited to the meats u can order. You're allowed only 2 plates per person at a time and the plates are small and inconsistent as someone mentioned before. by that time they're on the grill (and the meats cook fast) you're ready to make another order. With such a strict time limit I'd like to be checked on more often so I'm not wasting so much time waiting to order and waiting for food. The staff was super polite and very nice but just not very efficient pace if you're trying to get ur moneys worth. Overall I'll be back but not any time soon and not very often, maybe in the far future, mainly because I just feel like the time and portion limit on the meats could use some work to make the AYCE experience more efficient. I prefer just regular kbbq. Also not a fan of the grill being at neck/chest level with oil splatter in my eye. read more

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My sister and I thought to give this place a try. We both got the "All you can eat" but in reality it isn't all you can eat. Each person is allowed 3 orders of each meat selection max and you can only order 2 meats at a time per person. So if one person orders beef tongue 3 times that's it, no more beef tongue for you): The portion sizes are inconsistent. We both ordered beef tongue and our first order came with 3 big pieces each. Then next order was only super small pieces and was uneven. A two order of the short rib looked like a one order with only 5 small pieces. The service was okay, not the best. Only had two girls working with 6 tables of customers. They came by just enough but at the same time could've came by a little more often due to the small size of the portion and the ability to only order 2 meats at a time. Probably wouldn't come back but glad I got to try it. read more

Hiromi ya offers all you can eat Miyazaki beef (Wagyu) for $59. It's the best deal in the Aloha State. Meat quality is very good and the sides are exceptional, especially the Japanese beef curry bowl (eat as many as you like). It's a simple menu and the restaurant is clean - BYOB. Someone brought a wine bottle and the server promptly brought wine glasses. Servers are attentive and polite. The two we saw were fluent in English and Japanese. Hiromi Ya is a 'do not miss' Wagyu bargain. DO NOT MISS!' read more

Called to make a reservation and lucked out that it worked out! We chose the premium all you can eat $59.95 option, because nobody sells Horumon (intestine) anymore & I'm always looking for a place that has it! Unfortunately I think we just got one of the worst seats in the house, near the back, because it's low (couch like) seating and you have to bend over to cook your food. Also, the servers were hard to catch sometimes and the lighting was incredibly dim in back. The ventilation was a bit lacking, since the whole restaurant would get really smoky. The food was good but everything just felt way oilier than I expected. I don't think its for everyone, if you can't handle the oil. I am the type that drowns my meat in sauce so it was okay for me, but we all agreed it felt like there was just an oily sauce on everything. Overall, the meat, sides and sauce options were good. The dessert was okay, I believe it was yuzu jelly when I went, so I would skip that on my next run. I do love that Kapahulu has a Yakiniku option, so I think they're a great addition to the neighborhood! I still would come back again! read more

was looking forward to eating here and we got here at 9pm on a saturday and it was closed. their hours said otherwise. there was also a bunch of people that came and was disappointed it was closed. update your real hours at least. read more

I am not one to leave reviews, but my friend and I had such a negative experience here that I feel obligated to leave one. We had a dinner reservation and our server was very polite, however, the portion sizes were quite small for the price. Even still, we wanted to have a nice dinner and order everything we wanted to try. There were two servers working, and although they were polite, we were rarely checked on. We were ordering yakiniku items and when we requested to change the grill, they said they don't do that and instead just put ice on the grill to "clean it." After finishing our food, we had sat there for a good twenty minutes without being asked if we wanted our check. There were only 3 other tables and when we looked around, the two servers were standing in the back area talking. My friend had to flag down the server to ask for the check, after which they quickly brought it out so we paid and left. The entire experience was very mid and underwhelming, but my main concern is that the restaurant called my friend (who gave her number for the reservation) after we left to ask us if we could come back because we didn't leave enough tip. What kind of restaurant calls their customers to hound them for tip? It was very unprofessional and we both have never experienced anything like this. My friend felt a lot of pressure and anxiety, and because of this, we will never be returning. read more

Absolutely the best quality meat in all of Hawaii hands down. Everything we ordered was delicious ! Not just the meat, but also the kimchi, soup, and even the white rice. Every single dish was perfectly prepared and full of flavor. All-we-can-eat Wagyu? That's almost unheard of in Hawaii, this might be the only place offering it! The staff was incredibly attentive and kind, and the timing of each dish coming to our table was flawless. I visited with my kids, and they absolutely loved the mikan jelly (a must-try!) and the shaved ice. Yes, we'll definitely be back very soon. If you're looking for authentic Japanese-style yakiniku to enjoy with friends or family, this place is an easy choice -- you won't be disappointed. read more

Food is delicious! Came here twice already i love that it opens late:) meat quality is great and service is good too!

The servers are very sweet and quick here which is awesome . The meats are delicious , it's BYOB, the sofa chairs are a bit uncomfortable to sit but I can overlook it. The price are very good for the quality . Overall for our first time we really like it. The curry rice was also bomb . Just sucks that it's so far from me . I don't would definitely tell everyone to try here :) read more

The food was excellent! I really liked the Wakame Udon! Our waitress was very friendly and kind. I like their song choice along with the cool air from outside it makes it an enjoyable experience. read more

Wonderful, friendly service and high quality Japanese meat. My favorite was the intestine (hormone) yakiniku. I'll be back soon to try the hotpot next! read more

Wagyu meat cut so small. The pork was tuff and chewy. Chicken meat cut so small,it got stuck to the grill. Most of the chicken was like half inch pieces. And it got all stuck to the grill. No vegitables,only kim chee and cabbage. read more

Chige hot pot and cheese risotto combo is the best. The last time I came here for yakiniku, I was not satisfied because I am a big eater.I had the chige hot pot this time and was very satisfied with the quantity and taste.If you come here, you must try it! If you ask, you can adjust the spiciness. read more

For starters, we came on a Friday night at 8:20 without any reservations. They told us their reservations were full for the next hour and put or name down for the closest reservation available which was in an hour at 9:15. Mind you, the restaurant didn't look that busy but we decided to wait anyway because our bad for not making a reservation. When we came back an hour later, it didn't look like they even took any other tables; the ones that were empty when we came were still there, & the people who were finishing up in the restaurant were the same people from earlier. So why didn't they just sit us down from the beginning? Anyway - we tried the new updated menu which they started Oct 1, which is more close to "true" AYCE. You can select from three different tier levels the highest being unlimited of all the cuts, the middle allows 3 servings/per person for all the Waygu cuts, and the cheapest comes with a Waygu sampler. We opted for the middle tier (60/pp). The time limit is the same as before. Our first round we just ordered one each order of Waygu meats but by the time we were ready to order again, our waiter told us they were already sold out of both of the kalibis (garlic and regular). We were the only remaining customers in the restaurant. It was maybe 9:45? And the restaurant's supposed to open until 11pm. So instead of getting a total of 6 orders of the garlic and regular kalibi, we really only got 2. That was very disappointing because we honestly didn't get our moneys worth. They also didn't tell us they were running low on meat until after we made our tier selection. I would've been even more pissed if we had opted to go for the highest tier level for AYCE which is 80/pp and only received one cut each of the kalibi before running out. The meat quality was good, but a little too saucy for our liking. The waiters were also very polite but all in all for the price we paid & the experience we received, I don't think my husband and I will be coming back. read more

Worst bbq place in Hawaii never every go their again. Price is over and portions is too little. It should be shame.

Food was great but not much to choose from vegetables wise . Parking is limited to street parking only. read more

I am leaving a four star review because the meat was really good and the servers were so nice but the grill they use needs to be upgraded. It is just something you can buy at any Asian store for home use. Also as other customers said the cuts are inconsistent and vary greatly. Although you can only get three each of the premium items, trust me if you eat all three of each you will be so full you can't walk out. Also we were given last call for our 30 min warning and they were about ten min early from when we first ordered line the menu said is the start. Really need to get grills lower and higher quality ventilation system. Our entire table was so oily after cooking. We will come again because for the price, high quality meat and BYOB it is a great deal. Would also be nice to have more vegetable options to grill, onions, shishito peppers etc. and some lettuce pieces to wrap everything up in. read more

Having traveled to various countries as a foodie and tried all the high quality meats out there, I can say that Hiromi-ya's meat quality is mediocre at best. I'm sure the meat would've been great if they had given us more adequate sized slabs but it seemed like they gave us the junk/trimmings. Plating was also not great because you'd think they'd want to showcase their A4-5 Waygu but instead it was all under a pile of horumon/outskirt. The portions for what was given was also completely not worth it. We were recommended Set A which the server claimed, "serves 2-3 people," but when it came out, it looked more like 1.5 servings for one person which was crazy given the price. Granted we don't mind spending the money if the quality of the food was decent but it wasn't! We tried to fill up on the other cuts of meat/appetizers but it either didn't taste good or didn't fill us up so we gave up. Not one person in our party of 9 left satisfied and/or full and instead left the restaurant wondering why we just spent $700 on a random Tuesday night. I feel so bad because I have never given a bad review in my life for anything but I unfortunately would really not recommend. read more