Ichiriki Japanese Nabe Restaurant is our go to nabe spot on the island. The broth is super clean, rich, and honestly reminds me of a really good galbi soup broth. The flavor is addicting. Highly recommend the spicy pirikiri broth and short rib beef. The meat and vegetables are always plentiful and you can order more as needed. My partner and I usually spend around $120 and leave completely full every time. Totally worth it for the quality. Only downside is parking since it is very tight and hard to find, so arrive early if possible. read more

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The portions became smaller and prices got higher. Before you would have a hard time eating it all and lots of time will not need the noodle dish at the ending, Now you can eat the noodle dish and still can eat some more. Service was so so read more

Came with a group for happy hour and did the traditional seating, consisting of low table arrangement with an excavated floor so you can stretch out your legs. Ordered the happy hour beef option, which also came with chicken, sausage and a ground meat mixture. I didn't eat the sausage and ground meat mixture, but was still very satisfied at the end of the meal. I thought plenty of food. Also came with rice and option of udon or Ramen. Parking can be a bit challenging. There's a paid lot in the back, metered parking on the street and the mall is across the street. A little disappointed with drink options, but provided the basics. Wish they had other Japanese whiskey options than just the highball. Service was friendly, though a little slow, and they kept forgetting to bring missing items, such as ladles, on the first ask. read more

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We came here on a Saturday night with a reservation. I haven't been here in years but I remember loving this place. I wanted to give it another try. I ordered a lychee chuhi. And for entrées, we ordered the pork belly shabu with ichiriki broth. The broth is very tasty. I usually always order sukiyaki broth at shabu shabu but this might be better!! I love all the toppings and sides it comes with. We both got Udon and then ordered a side of enoki mushrooms. I remember these used to come w the set but when ordering it on the side, they do give a decent amount! Service is always great here. Parking i believe was $4 for 2 hours! read more

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Let's just say I've been here for years and still hands down the BEST shabu place I've had! Meat qualities are amazing! I've always love the angry goma with short rib! Added the wagyue last time with chicken meat balls. Amazing broth and I love the service every time I'm there! The owners and employees are always welcoming. The ambiance is of the traditional Japanese decor. I too love the desserts. Always walked out with full belly lol. I love here bc of quality of meats and it's very important when you are eating shabu shabu. I will continue to come here whether I'm in town. read more

Ichiriki - Delicious lunch - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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This is now my second time eating here, and it definitely won't be my last! The location is pretty convenient next to Ala Moana, but there are limited parking options. I have lucked out both times that I've gone and found street spots just in front of the restaurant. I believe there's a small paid lot behind the building, but I hate parking in paid lots cause they're often expensive. If you can walk or get dropped off, then there's no worry on parking! For seating, there are seemingly two main options. They have in-ground seats that require you to essentially sit on the floor, as well as a more traditional booth seating. If you have any mobility limitations or challenges, you should request a booth when making a reservation. The booths do have small pillow style cushions on them, but they are a bit thin, so the hard seating isn't super comfy. Probably better for their table turnaround times though since you're maybe less inclined to loiter... If you're in a wheelchair, it may be harder to navigate the tighter spaces and I'm not sure they'd have many, if any*, options. *disclaimer is we didn't have anyone in our group in a wheelchair, so may have just not noticed the option(s) that would have been accessible. The staff are polite and are pretty good at finding the balance with being attentive but not annoying. They're also helpful if you need guidance on ordering or if you have questions on the menu. While it's not exactly a "budget" option, the food is reasonably priced and seemingly justified for the quality. I ordered the shabu shabu set option and they made some veggie swaps for me, which was nice. You get sauce options included, but the broth was flavorful enough that I ended up not even using them. If you enjoy local Japanese food and/or shabu shabu, this is worth a try! read more

Ichiriki - Front entrance - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We went on a Thursday evening around 7pm and were seated immediately. They have options for table seating or the Japanese-style floor seating, but the latter section was full. I ordered the dinner shabu short rib set which comes with assorted vegetables, rice, udon, and yuzu kosho and sesame paste sauces. You also have a choice for the main soup (I picked the yuzu one), and the food comes out pretty quickly. The meat quality was pretty good, cooking quickly in the soup and staying juicy, while the vegetables seemed decent. I went with my partner that ordered a nabe set, and the total came out to ~$80 after tax and tip. Unfortunately at that price point, I'd rather do an AYCE option to get more meat, but this is a good try if you're in the area. read more

Ichiriki - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This restaurant is much smaller than the other location(s?), so very easy to miss while driving pass Pi'ikoi! However, what it doesn't miss on is flavor! They have Paitan, which is my favorite broth ever at any hot pot spot! My server was such a nice server, I really felt taken care of. As busy as he was, he took his time to make sure I had everything I needed for a great meal! I also asked for a sauce he recommended and he definitely delivered. His name was Chris, i believe. The cuts of the wagyu were perfect and very melt like butter fatty goodness. I always enjoy the tsukune! The stick to make the meatball things with the spoon. Not sure if one of the spoons I had was too big and I am not sure that was the right stick for it. It was still bamboo at least! A must have is the enoki mushrooms!!!! The mushroom medley is by far my favorite apps here. I enjoyed a nice little salty, savory, umami deliciousness! I will probably do the same thing I did. I went during the midweek last week Thursday! The one reason I can't stop bragging about the service is, I know it's sooo easy for large tables to be more tended to from servers by default, but I still had great service and great food! Overally, I will definitely be back and will probably order the same and request for the same server! Price wise, it is a bit on the "abover average" range, but for what it's worth... the quality of the meat and service surpasses more than exceptional! I hope to try the Pork or Kobe set. You can never go wrong with the Wagyu though, so that and Enoki is a must! All staff were super friendly and checked in on me quite frequently. One of the more caucasian busser/server may have been a touch overbaring and almost cleared something I wasn't quite done yet. But, overall.... A great experience and I will be back for more! read more

Ichiriki - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

One of the best Japanese restaurants on the island. Bentos are large and only $20. Shave ice really good and only $6. Food was fresh and good quality. Service was efficient. Atmosphere felt like Japan. Next door to thrills ice cream. There is parking behind building or you can walk from Ala moana. read more

Ichiriki - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Came to ichiriki for their late night happy hour. Overall the experience was nice. The tables are sectioned off with walls so it makes it a bit harder to call for your waiter unless you see them passing by the back of you. We found ourselves looking for our waiter a few times so attentiveness wasn't 5/5. But they were helpful in answering all of our questions! The food was good. The Korean fried chicken is always a hit, the sauce is particularly good! Although I do feel like their prices are a bit high for what you get out of the hotpot meal. I'm glad we went during happy hour so we could get some pupus that were discounted. Overall a nice experience with no major issues! Definitely give them a try if you haven't yet! Maybe even request the traditional Japanese floor seating if you'd like a more "authentic" experience read more

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Ichiriki is my go to hot pot/nabe place! I've been coming in here for year and love the chanko sets! Chanko sets come with a variety of veggies (usually Napa cabbage and carrots) piece of chicken, arabiki, 1 shrimp, tofu, mushroom with your choice of protein. You also pick your broth, I prefer the Ichiriki but have also tried pirikara and curry. You also get to pick ramen, udon, or zosui. Personally the curry goes best with zosui because they give cheese too! Usually service is pretty good. Food always comes out fast, however this last time our sever didn't check on us that much for water refills which was unfortunate. Happy hour is until 6p everyday then there's a late night happy hour from 9p. Small parking lot in the back that you can pay by phone I believe. read more

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Love Ichiriki !!! One of my favorite hot pot/nabe spots on the island! I love the traditional floor seating--it instantly reminds me of Japan and adds to the whole experience. The food is delicious, and you can really taste the quality of the meat. Definitely a place I'll keep coming back to. It is on the pricier side but totally worth it. 5/5 experience read more

Ichiriki has been a recurring character since my college days - a loyal sidekick through late nights and post-finals celebrations. It's been a minute since my last dip in their bubbling broth, but when a friend visiting town suggested a trip down memory lane, we rounded up the UH squad for a nostalgic dinner. Reservations exist, but lines? Never seen one. Location: On Piikoi St, sandwiched between Kona and Hopaka Sts. It's one of the more noticeable storefronts in the building, so no GPS gymnastics required. Parking: I saved gas by strolling over (perks of living nearby), but for everyone else - park at the corner lot diagonal from the restaurant. You know which one. Atmosphere: Cozy izakaya vibes - part sit-down tables, part tatami setup complete with zabuton cushions. The tatami section = shoes off, so beware of which socks you wear that day. If sitting seiza makes your knees cry, fear not - there's legroom under the table so you don't feel like you're in posture purgatory. Once that gas burner fires up, it's officially shabu-shabu o'clock. Expect a chorus of chatter - families, friends, and pau hana hangouts in full swing. Food: We went for a broth buffet - pirikara, paitan, curry, and one of their newer fusion flavors (mine had a name my brain refused to retain... rhyme game strong). Each broth arrives with a mini harvest festival tray: a bowl of rice, a generous serving of vegetables, tofu, mushrooms, and thinly sliced protein of your choice, plus ramen or udon noodles. Sauces on the table are self-serve. It's very Stardew Valley meets hot pot - you, the humble farmer, reaping the fruits (and, uh... livestock) of your labor. Wholesome, hearty, and just a touch existential. My ritual? Ladle the broth onto rice for that ochazuke-esque bite, top with the cooked goodies, and finish with a drizzle of sauce. Portion sizes are kanak attack worthy - I was so full that my udon noodles were basically chilling in an onsen watching me struggle. The only bummer was receiving the wrong broth, which I didn't realize until after the fact. Still good, just not my destined flavor soulmate. Drinks: Waters all around for us, but they've got a decent selection of both boozy and not-so-boozy options if you'd rather sip than simmer. Service: Sweet waiter, slightly scatterbrained energy - clearly juggling too many pots (literally). Almost served another table's dinner? Check. Replacement pot also wrong? Double check. Since my broth was a new menu item, I had no baseline for the taste until the receipt revealed I'd been catfished by a soup. Everyone else's orders? Perfection. Mine? Chaos. Toss in a phantom menu item no one ordered... well, it added some unintended plot spice to the night. (Credit where due - our waiter fixed the bill. Always check your receipts, folks.) Price: Around $47 - a bit steep for shabu-shabu, but you'll waddle out feeling satisfied. Would I return? No question. I'm chalking up the mishap as a one-off since Ichiriki's been consistently solid over the years. Until next time, sweet broth... read more

Ichiriki - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Another office birthday celebrated here!!! Rib Eye Shabu Shabu with Ginger Salt broth is my new go to, with udon. Why? More protein. The same goes for half our team, Yum! We love this restaurant, and we wipe out every morsel of food, I am NOT kidding. In fact, the birthday celebrant will also take your extra rice and sauce if necessary, even though the restaurant would be more than happy to bring more upon request. Our newest co-worker opted for katsu teishoku. At first "look" he wasn't too enthused... but upon "tasting" his food, he thought the chicken was flavored really well and he was pleasantly surprised. Yes, he too, wiped out everything, except maybe a few slivers of cabbage. Dessert is usually strawberry shaved ice with ice cream and mochi... but this time I tried the Taiwanese mango shaved ice with ice cream, mochi and azuki beans. Oh my, it'll be SO hard to choose between the two in the future. The mango flavors are fresh, tangy, and sweet, and it was so yummy! New blessings: Free Kids Meal (10 years old and under) is being offered on a Tuesdays and Wednesdays!! See photo. Parking- DO park in the lot behind the restaurant. DON'T scan the QR code in the lot. The lot's sign has an extra note from ICHIRIKI, recommending that you scan the QR Code INSIDE the restaurant to receive the first 90 minutes of parking FREE and enjoy lower rates. There is an option to increase time if you're running over, and you'll get an email confirmation. We sat in the tatami area this time, which requires removing shoes, stepping up a pair of stairs and having your feet dangling below the table. Walk in with no stairs is also available, so no worries there. Restrooms are bright and clean and they have a women's restroom which accommodates wheelchairs. (They are still working on giving us back door access to the parking lot, after they move all the stored items, heh heh.). Until then, let's get our steps in by walking around the building to the front entrance! Enjoy! read more

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Great shabu shabu restaurant that has happy hour prices after 8 PM. So many great selections of broth and noodles and fresh ingredients, as well as selection of premium meats read more

For some reason, whenever I visit, there's a long wait time. Parking can also be difficult to find at this location, especially when they're busy. I recommend trying out the 'Aiea location if this happens to you too. The ambiance is similar to the 'Aiea location and share the same menu. read more

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Great service and good quality food. We ordered the shabushabu and added more meat which is great. Parking is in the back. Scan the QR code inside the restaurant for $2 each hour. read more

Ichiriki - Shabushabu - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Dinner in Honolulu, Hawaii... My friend really wanted to dine at Ichiriki! She called and made a reservation without having to leave her name! I think I have been here before, but I have no photos and no review to prove it. LOL! I couldn't remember where to park! Luckily, my gave me directions and scanned the QR code for parking payment. Parking: behind the building. Enter the lot from Kona Street. It's the same shared parking lot with Air Park Karaoke. Ichiriki is an old school establishment. There's regular tables and chairs for seating - and also traditional-styled seats on the floor (your legs will extend under the table into a hole below where there's a tatami mat). Service was friendly. Staff checked on us appropriately. My friend asked our server to explain the ordering process to me. She also asked him to make my meatballs for me... thank you! The raw meat arrived in a cutout bamboo and had to be scooped out in small pieces, then dropped into the broth. I would have been messy! I ordered the kombu broth which came with goma and ponzu dipping sauces and a bowl of toppings. They made the broth tastier. I poured my veggies and meats into my half of the split pot. The Ramen came a bit later and I added thise noodles to the long rice, sausage, and mushrooms. This was a very filling meal! I wasn't able to finish! Thanks for a fun experience! Note: convenient restroom is in the hallway that leads out to the parking lot. read more

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I don't usually like hot pot but I was really impressed with Ichiriki! there's an abundance of broth choices and the plate combos were very filling. the price is worth the quantity and since you have your own personal pot for cooking, you can make everything exactly as you like it. service was a little slow but we had a large party and they seemed understaffed and busy that day. the only con was having to pay extra for sauces, but the broths are so flavorful that I don't think you need sauce! definitely coming back in the future! read more

Ichiriki - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Love it here! They have happy hour deals so I ordered their Kobe beef chanko with their ichiriki broth. This set comes with choy sum, Napa cabbage, carrots, tofu, and clear noodles and your choice of udon or ramen and rice. One set per person and I left feeling stuffed! We also ordered their chicken karaage off their happy hour menu too. read more

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A bug in food. Also very nasty taste. Would not recommend anyone to come. Can't understand why are they still open read more

Ichiriki - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Came in to take advantage of the lunch specials (see attached pic). It's a pretty good deal all around. Service was however, exceptionally slow. Nothing against our server. He apologized for the wait so I believe it was because of the kitchen getting the plates together. Also this was not the first time where we were seated and the lunch special menu was not handed out to us when we were first seated. The menu is on the front door, but has not been included with the regular menus so check the front to see if it's still being offered. Food is still fresh and plentiful. read more

Ichiriki - Special Lunch Menu - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Amazing service and amazing food! Channeling Japanese style dining, we were seated with no sandals/shoes on and had to sit crisscross or with our legs down below the table where we got to enjoy our delicious hotpot. I really liked the Ichiriki broth which was the recommended popular one, it was a tough choice because the Yuzu kosho was so good honestly you can't go wrong. Some of the best I've ever had, I will think about this and hope to return soon! Everyone in our party loved it and we would absolutely recommend it. Shout out to our host and waitress - super sweet and patient with our large group! read more

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We had out last dinner in Oahu at this restaurant. It was good mixture of meat and vegetables, fun dipping in your own meat in hot pot. Decent food, great service. We went when it was still happy hour so price for dinner was better than usual price. read more

Ichiriki - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I remembered why I didn't like coming here, the smell of cleaning products or old wet floors. So when we were seated I was debating to stay. What I'd like to say is the service we received from our waiter Christian was fantastic! He seemed to be the only waiter there but did such an exceptional job. He made sure we were good, explained why the fries were different from the Aiea location & why the arabiki was now only on the dinner menu but still available for an extra cost for lunch service. So if you do come to this location make sure you have Christian, you'll see what I mean. Tip well! read more

Ichiriki is my favorite comfort food!! I have been coming here for years and love a warm hot pot of nabe. This location is popular, so it is important to make a reservation. The broth at Ichiriki is so tasty. I always get the tsukune, because it's my favorite. They offer a large platter of veggies and I love getting to end the meal with ramen in the broth. If you aren't familiar with nabe or this cook your own style of food, it's definitely worth giving a try! Especially great on a cooler day, but there's never a bad time for nabe. read more

Fun place to hang out and eat! Absolutely love the broth and quality of meat for shabu shabu. read more

Ichiriki - ChanKo set with add on prime rib. - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Hadn't gone to Ichiriki in years... forgot how good it is! We happened to get there during happy hour - great specials! Live sitting on the floor seats!!! read more

Dined here for the late night chanko set ($19.95). Only available after 8:30pm. It is so wholesome, comforting, and makes you just full enough. It comes with a bowl of rice and your choice of protein; short rib, chicken, pork, or tofu. I always order the Ichirki broth (soy sauce base) and after cooking the veggies/tsukune will ladle some broth on the rice for more flavor. Check out the other late night happy hour appetizers/drinks/dessert offerings to round out your meal. Decent service here, bigger parties can eat at the low tables with special floor seats. Cozy nabe spot. read more

Ichiriki - Late night chanko set - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Ichiki never fails to hit the spot! Hot pot and beer? What could be better?! This place has been a family favorite forever. We got the chanko set with the Angry Goma and Paitan broths mixed. I love the spicy kick it gives! It's perfectly spicy and salty all in one! We also got a teishoku set for my niece and she loved it! The staff were so nice and patient with us. They were always waiving and saying hi to my niece who loves to smile at everyone. The food came out quick and piping hot! We were absolutely stuffed by the end of the meal. They have happy hour specials which are such a deal since they are cheaper and so yummy! I always try to come here for the happy hour but for those days when you can't wait, the regular menu is definitely worth it as well. I recommend to make a reservation because it's always crowded when I eat here! read more

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Wonderful, kind service! Was on my way from Kailua to drop the teenagers at the mall when a parking spot opened up and we took it! And voila! Mahalo read more

Ichiriki has been a restaurant go to for birthdays for years. Also for girls night hang outs. But in the last six months we have gone three times. The floors are sticky like it's not cleaned well ever. The food quality is down and portions are smaller. The dessert has gone down hill from what it was... never looks like the menu photos... very small unless you complain. The service is ok and I think what gets the 3 stars. read more

Solid place for Japanese hot pot if you're in the area but nothing really stood out and appetizers were lacking... service was great though and our servers would frequently check in on us! read more

Ichiriki is great for birthdays! If you're looking to throw a fantastic 10-person party without the budget-blowout, this is the spot. The hot pot and teishoku sets are delicious, filling, and easier on the wallet than some other places at $20-$30 per person. Plus, the venue itself is spacious enough that you don't feel like you're elbow-to-elbow with your crew. They've recently updated their menu, adding more sets and the option of teishoku, and it feels like you get even more food than before! I ordered the Niku set and was treated to a full lineup: four different kinds of meat (thinly sliced pork adnd beef, chicken, and chanko) alongside a garden's worth of veggies. As if that wasn't enough, you can pick your carb companion--ramen, udon, or zosui. I went for the ramen and left absolutely stuffed. Here's why I docked a star: the paitan broth, one of my previous faves, was a little disappointing this time around. It tasted watery, missing that rich flavor it used to have. Service was a bit slow, too, especially when we asked for the celebratory cake and cutlery--they took about 20 minutes to arrive. And it was a similar wait for the bill. Despite the hiccups, Ichiriki is still the place to be for great food, great friends, and a great time. read more

Been coming to this place for years. Love the flavors of the soup base. I get the angry goma if you like spicy. Place is always clean, staff is friendly and food is fresh. The chanko dinner is served with all types of vegetables, you choose your meat and soup base. Add ramen or udon to your soup base at the end. Cook your own in front of you with skillet on portable burners. Food is super hot and flavorful. Thumbs up 10x over !!!!!! read more

Came on a Sunday lunch, was not too busy, very attentive and friendly waiter was helping us. The restaurants seems rather old but well kept. They have a few different lunch sets where you can pick your broth, meat, veggies. It's not a ton of food for the price in my opinion, but it is quite healthy and filling. I thought all the brothe were quite tasty but it was a little bit expensive to charge four extra dollars for the pork broth. All the veggies and meat were quite fresh. I also liked the fish paste stick. Would return if I had a really strong shabu or nabe craving but would also explore to see if they were cheaper, similar options in the area. read more

My favorite hot pot spot that isn't an all you can eat! Broths are so flavorful my favorite is a mix with pirikara and paitan sooooo good! The lychee sochu cocktail is also my go to. The owner is such a nice woman and service is always friendly. Ambiance is also nice they have sit down Japanese style or booths with is cool. read more

3 stars I just came back from Japan --and the pork broths there--sooo good!! So it's hard to give a 4. Parking--We approached Piikoi via Kapiolani. Once on Piikoi heading makai, if there's meter parking available great! Watch the time, we needed a little over an hour. Credit card meter. If not there's paid public parking in the back. Service - friendly. From 11-6 per the menu--it's their Early Bird specials. We both ordered the Niku Nabe. It was a good amount of meat, --sliced pork and beef and Tsukune the ground meat prep in the bamboo (I have a smaller appetite and didn't finish it all, friend ate all) and lots of Napa cabbage, a small piece of aburage, a couple of small pieces of soft tofu, a few slices of carrots, chives, a half of a larger mushroom (shiitake?), a small mushroom, some thick bean thread noodles and choice of udon or ramen. I got the Paitan --"creamy pork broth" not as creamy or pork flavored as I expected. Saltier than my friend's shio Pirikara --"spicy salt base with garlic and red peppers" --It wasn't spicy.to me and I can tolerate some heat, but not a lot. But both broths were good. The AC was strong and directly blowing on us--so being a jacket. Warmer once the stove is turned on. A nice meal--quiet, good for a first or early date --the restaurant was about a third full. We walked in. I enjoyed the dessert. Two small scoops of match ice cream, azuki beans and small balls of soft mochi. It's a small dessert and not overly filling. I enjoyed eating here on a cooler, below 75 degrees day. read more

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Ichiriki Nabe Shabu is something truly special. From the moment you walk in, you can tell this place is rooted in authenticity and care. Brian, the owner, is incredibly welcoming and clearly passionate about sharing real shabu-shabu done the right way. The food is absolutely outstanding--rich, clean flavors, high-quality ingredients, and a depth you just don't find on the mainland. This isn't a "version" of shabu-shabu; it is the real thing. read more

Always hits the spot, my mom loves this place. Good place to go for a casual japanese shabu/nabe style cuisine while in Hawaii.