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    Izakaya Harumi

    4.3 (394 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Hamachi Carpaccio, Uni Ikura Oyster
    Kyllie N.

    Was really excited to try this place since I've had it bookmarked for over a year. We arrived around 7:30 for our 7:45 reservation and were surprised to see only 3 parties inside. First off, the restaurant itself is super cute and really captures that cozy Japan izakaya vibe. The atmosphere honestly felt like a typical Hawaii izakaya, which made us even more excited for the meal. On the positive side, the staff were friendly and all of the food came out super quickly. The prices were also fair. The lychee martini was good. Unfortunately, the food itself was pretty underwhelming. Most dishes lacked flavor and seasoning -- from the udon to the beef tongue, everything tasted bland and needed salt. We found ourselves adding shoyu to the udon just to give it some flavor. The fried items also need some work. The tempura enoki was oily, and the ika geso wasn't crispy enough. The highlights of the meal were definitely the hamachi carpaccio and the chicken green onion yakitori. On the other hand, the pork belly yakitori was chewy and made us question whether it was fully cooked. The fire roll was just okay. As the restaurant filled up, it also got really warm inside, so I definitely wouldn't recommend wearing long sleeve in the restaurant. Overall, I'm glad we finally tried this place because the ambiance and service was great, but it's probably not somewhere we'd return to.

    Menu
    Mike G.

    While walking the streets of Waikiki aimlessly with only a taste for a good highball on my mind and a calling for yakitori from my belly Harumi Izakaya was a pleasant random discovery. The Japanese lantern lights and Nobori banners which adorn the front of the shop waved in the wind as if to say "hey Mike, we got what you need." Enter the pub and I was greeted immediately, "how many?" I replied, "just one, bar, please" I observed average group sizes of 4 to 6 people occupying tables on the way to my seat. Most looked local with a few appearing touristy. The japanese decorations continue throughout the entire pub which gives it a cozy authentic vibe. What did I order? A couple highballs, a chicken/green onion Yakitori, and an order of yellow tail nigiri. Everything I had was perfect and on point. Prices were fair and the water server kept the glass full. I dig this spot. It's so chill. Good for solo missions or for time with friends. Definitely the type of place you'll find me at whenever I'm in Waikīkī

    Pork belly 3/5; eel/unagi 3.75/5
    Jenny D.

    Negituro (minced Turo) ikura lava bowl: 3/5 looked and amounted to nothing like what menu photo showed. Tastes like the sum of its parts. Yakitori (skewers): Unagi/eel: 3/5 Pork belly: 3/5 Beef: 3/5 Chicken green onion: 3.5/5 Fish didn't taste fresh. All skewers were mediocre. Food took a while to come out, too. Very kind service, but food wasn't for me. If they good give bigger portions for the price they charged then maybe 3.5/5. If there was more tare flavor and better beef quality, that would really elevate this place. Easy to walk to if you're in Waikiki. Loved the fun an casual decor.

    Hamachi Carpaccio
    John C.

    Came here expecting a solid izakaya experience but left pretty underwhelmed. The hamachi carpaccio had a noticeably fishy taste, which is never a good sign for something that's supposed to be fresh and clean. The meats also had a gamey flavor that just didn't sit right. Service was average, which didn't make up for the food either. Prices felt way too high for the quality you're getting, which made it disappointing. Only real highlight was the beer offered in pitchers, and the atmosphere, which was actually pretty good and easy to enjoy. Overall, not a place I'd go back to.

    Chicken skin
    Steve N.

    Izakaya Harumi is a small izakaya in the middle of Waikiki. It is a cozy spot with loud music playing. We were quite surprised that there was no wait to get in. We ordered a wide variety of dishes, edamame, French fries, agedashi tofu, skewers with shishito peppers, zucchini, eggplant , beef, beef and pineapple , pork belly, pork jowl. Everything was pretty good. If you are looking for a place to eat that is not too overcrowded, this may be the place. The service is good and the food is pretty good.

    Skewers
    Linda T.

    cozy late night spot y Super authentic izakaya vibes perfect for drinks + small plates with friends. The yakitori and sashimi were fresh, and everything just hit. Chill ambiance, good energy, and the kind of place you end up ordering way more than you planned perfect for a casual night out or lowkey date

    Enoki Mushroom Tempura
    Sarah S.

    This cute little Izakaya across the old DFS on Royal Hawaiian has great kitschy Japanese ambiance with old newspapers, banners and flags decorating the walls and ceilings. The menu offers a variety of sushi, tempura, yakitori, and other side dishes. Came here at the recommendation of my cousin from Minnesota! Our favorites were the *grilled beef tongue that came with a delicious fried garlic topping, *chirashi, and *pork jowl. Beef tongue was so good we ordered another. Service friendly but brought us a chicken karaage by mistake and forgot to take it off the bill. Remember to check your bill and ask for kamaaina discount if you're local. Park at Hyatt Centric and they will validate. Next time we need to make it on time for happy hour!

    Appetizer Menu March 2026
    Steven N.

    Came here late night with the #boyz haha. Fun and energetic Izakaya. It's not Japanese owned or operated cause not one worker spoke japanese but it doesn't mean the food or service can't be good! Had a great time with my friends. Service was casual and friendly. Food is good for what it is. come here for the drinks and vibes, and some bites to share. Big big menu, so I would recommend looking at the menus before going in so you're not sitting there for 30mins looking FOB. Just come in, order, enjoy. That's what a solid 4 stars is. Nothing over the top, nothing short of good. Validated Parking at Hyatt Centric Bathrooms upstairs to the back, need key Phone call reservations/ Walk-ins Bring big group so you can order lots of different things to share. I would skip the Hamachi....

    Chicken cartilage
    Michele T.

    Skewers are my fave and hubs wanted to check out Izakaya Harumi after looking at the pictures and reading the reviews. We made reservations for 7pm, which I would recommend as it is not a very big place and can be quite busy. I appreciated their Yakitori combos. We ordered both Combo 1 and 3 which comes with both miso soup and rice. We also ordered the fried oysters, ika karaage, chicken cartilage skewers, chicken karaage, and pork belly skewers. We were silly to think the combos woudn't be enough as we were quite stuffed. My faves were the chicken and green onion skewer, fried oysters, pork jowl and pork belly skewers. Hubs was a fan of the chicken cartilage and pork belly skewers. Service was friendly and they were attentive. Prices were reasonable. We'd return again.

    California Roll (to go)
    Ethan T.

    Stopped in to grab a to go order, plenty of seating and staff seemed to quickly serve those walking in. Ordered the California Roll, which came with a lot of soy sauce and a small amount of wasabi. The menu looked good and there was a good flow of ppl coming and going. I will be back to try more of there dishes when I am not in a rush. Quoted me 10m, but I was out in a few minutes.

    Pork belly , beef , and Chicken thigh + chicken katsu
    Brian N.

    I was really craving good yakitori after smelling the charred meats while walking around and stumbled upon this hole-in-the-wall restaurant. The Chicken Katsu was probably the most disappointing dish of the night. There wasn't much chicken, as it was very thinly sliced and felt like there was more batter than meat. It was super crispy, which was a plus, but the katsu sauce was too tangy for my taste. I've tried other katsu spots in the area, and this one lacked the right balance. For yakitori, we ordered beef, chicken thigh, and pork belly. They were pretty standard and decent, not overly charred. The only issue was the quality,some parts of the beef were mostly fat. The Crunchy Tempura Roll was fairly decent. It had a nice balance of flavors and rice ratio. However, parts of the roll were covered in more eel sauce than others, which made some bites overly sweet at times.

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    Michelle C.

    We stopped by Izakaya Harumi since we were craving some yakitori. The beef skewer stood out the most with a great medium, fatty cut that was flavorful and satisfying. The chicken thigh skewers could have used more char and seasoning, and the pork belly skewers were cut a bit thick and weren't as charred as we'd hoped. The chicken katsu was very crispy, which we liked, but the katsu sauce was a bit too tangy and slightly bitter for our taste. The shrimp tempura roll was solid: crunchy, fresh, and easy to enjoy. For drinks, the lychee martini was strong, which we appreciated, though the lychee flavor itself wasn't very concentrated. Service was friendly, though it took about 20 minutes for our food to come out which felt a little long given the portion sizes. Overall, a decent and cozy izakaya with a fun menu.

    Megan S.

    This was the best meal we ate in Hawaii. Everything was delicious and I'm sad that I won't get to eat there unless I fly back. Service was good and everything came out fast. It's cute inside and had a true Izakaya feel. They brought us edamame as soon as we sat down and we started with some Yakitori and moved on to sushi.

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    Izakaya Naru - Miso Butterfish

    Izakaya Naru

    4.1(543 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    Wanted to grab a bite late at night (11:30pm) and this spot was on our radar so we decided to check…read moreit out. They have shared parking lot with the surrounding establishments which was fairly open since it was so late (I think they were the only one open by that time). We were able to get seated fairly quickly (bar seating style, not individual tables, although they have a few of those as well). This spot is decently small but they seem to fit everyone in fairly efficiently. Upon seating we were given menus and waters after. The waiters are decently attentive since we were seated right by their kitchen/back of house opening. We got: * Chicken Karaage: 10/10, I would heavily recommend this. The chicken was juicy and lightly crispy. What MADE this dish was actually the egg sauce on top. It acts as the aioli but clearly much more homemade and heathier, with egg white pieces and the sauce made of egg yolk etc. We ordered this twice bc it smacked. * Taco Rice: 7/10, okay so... I'm not even going to lie when I say that I was a bit tipsy already when I agreed on ordering this. I THOUGHT this was a TAKO (octopus) rice. NOT a TACO (Mexican) rice. It tasted like I was eating taco bell, which wasn't bad per se but just felt weird being in an izakaya. * Beef Tongue: 9/10. I would recommend this as well. The beef tongue was tender and flavorful. They didn't go overboard with the sauce on top to let the meat shine through. * Seared Aburi: 8/10. The person I was with order it. It was good, no strong feelings about it. It was cool to watch them sear it though. It was on the fishy-er side tho, compared to other forms of sashimi (likely due to the skin still present). * Hot Sake: I would recommend this if you don't enjoy drinking. While its hot/warm, it helps it go down a lot more! Honestly I enjoyed the fried chicken so much I would actually come back just to eat that and maybe try some of their other dishes. Plus the izakaya experience definitely felt really authentic as it was bustling when we visited.

    I've been a fan of this place for a while, so it genuinely hurts to write this. The food itself?…read moreHighlights for sure -- the tacorice in the stone bowl was excellent, the hamachi with eggplant was a standout, and the rafute, while a bit dry, still had its moments. The kitchen is clearly talented. But everything else? A real disappointment. The server was cold and unfriendly the entire visit. The larger tables of four around us were getting great, attentive service -- smiles, check-ins, the works. But when she dropped food at our table? Not even a word. It felt pretty obvious that since the bigger tables had an automatic 20% tip guaranteed, our table just wasn't worth the effort to her. And that's exactly the problem with sneaking an auto-gratuity in fine print at the bottom of the menu -- it creates exactly this kind of situation. If the service had been genuinely good, I would have happily tipped 20% on my own. But to have it quietly tacked on after being largely ignored? That feels sneaky and disrespectful. This place used to be a go-to for me. Today really dropped the ball. Be upfront about the tip policy and treat every table like it matters -- because to the customer, it always does.

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    Izakaya Hideyoshi - Too spicy for me but it did try to eat more than 3.  It is called spicy ahi roll. Lol.

    Izakaya Hideyoshi

    4.7(24 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    If you haven't been to Izakaya Hideyoshi yet, do yourself a favor and check out this hidden gem…read morelocated inside of Osoyami Bar and Grill in town. Chef Hideyoshi is the former head sushi chef from Izakaya Torae Torae, and his food is delicious. Made fresh to order, the spicy tuna don is an incredibly flavorful family favorite. We also love the hamachi carpaccio with a wonderful balance of flavors. It's so ono we snagged two pieces before remembering to take a picture. He's added some great hand rolls to the menu, the Hideyoshi and Negitoro Ikura. For now his Happy Hour specials are all night Tues, Wed, Thurs, and Sunday 6pm-midnight and Fri/Sat 10pm-12am. Come soon to catch these great deals, you won't regret it! We love that you can order off the bar menu too, which has awesome burgers, pupus, and other bar grub at great prices. Our kids love the free, old-school arcade games. The drinks are solid, unique, and reasonably priced with $3 drafts and well drinks for happy hour. Chef Hideyoshi believes in only using the highest quality ingredients. If you appreciate supporting our local food scene, please take the time to check out Izakaya Hideyoshi.

    6/28/25 Izakaya Hideyoshi shares the same space with Osoyami Bar…read moreSo there's 2 Kitchens which equals 2 checks equaling 2 payments... equating to 1 less star Beers from Osoyami Cold n at a good price! Also Skinny Fries made to order came out simply Hot n Crispy! Hideyoshi's "Winner" Hamachi Kama deep fried moist n fatty w limited servings If you like to munch of Crispy Fish Fins... Ummm! Plus Great Friendly Service

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    Nami Kaze

    4.5(801 reviews)
    4.1 mi
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    It was so sad this business is closing down by Oct 31st. With rising food costs, inflation and…read morestaffing, it's understandable but I wish best endeavors for Chef Jason Peel and his staff. My fiance won a gift card actually 2 of them (from his coworker whom could not get a reservation secured), we knew we had to make the trip over before they officially close. We had multiple dishes, but staff made Kauai prawns and tomato miso black cod dishes on the house since they ran out the Hokkaido scallops. We ordered the short ribs, lobster appetizer, hamachi crudo and lastly sashimi moriawase to finish food palate. Lukki lemon dessert was great way to end to night. Ordered the Milk tea bouquet cocktail while my better half had water ( either way the food coma knock him out cold the rest of the night lol). To be honest, it was difficult to determine which dish was the best because the staff kept quality there despite it being busy every night since they announce the closure. Sashimi moriawase, fish was so fresh, reminded me of my time spent in Hokkaido and Sapporo. Short ribs was soft and rich in flavor. Both me and my fiance liked the lukki lemon dessert, like lemon meringue pie but broken down version. If you have a chance to dine here before closing and got a reservation, definitely will have a lovely dining experience and your stomach will be full by end of the night.

    Husband and I tried Nami Kaze in our recent trip to Hawaii. This place is huge! I was so glad to be…read moreseated in the side room because I found it to be a lot calmer, less people and no TV. The staff were friendly and very helpful with giving us recommendations. We ordered 3 appetizers and 2 entrees, and honestly it was too much food for us. We had leftovers for breakfast the next day! - For appetizers we got: Ulu Tots, Japanese Eggplant, and Corn Beignets. The Corn Beignets was the best. - For entree we got: Tomato Miso Black Cod and the Short Rib. Both were delicious and worth a try. Sad to see that this restaurant appears to be closing.

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