Server: Mika Time: 5:30p Day: Monday the 13 of July We decide to take a friend out for his birthday. Service was excellent. and quick Server was very attentive, friendly, and helpful. read more

Service unbelievable. Leila was our waitress and she was the best server we have had in awhile. The food was epic. Nothing was bad. The only thing bad was not having enough space in my stomach to eat everything. No room for dessert. This was the best all you can eat Yakiniku place in Honolulu. If you don't go here, you are missing out. read more

I LOVED Kale's Hale! Went with a group of friends that were eager to visit because of the awesome reviews. I do have some dietary restrictions but they were so quick to help and recommend my options!! Our server, Kayla, was the bestttttt!! Super sweet, very accommodating to my diet :). Although we went on a very busy night, she was very on it and always made sure to check up on us. Our sushi chef, Cyrus, was very cool as well. We went on a Thursday where they have some sushi specials that he hand made in front of us! Food: 10/10 Drinks 10/10 Service 10/10 Aside from the service, the food was also amazing! Our favorite was the Honey Yaki pork, their creamy green sauce, and the wagyu laulau! We're happy to have made the drive over from Kapolei to visit Kale's read more

Kale's Hale in Kalihi offers an unusually strong value: $33 for the entry-level all-you-can-eat option, which was more than enough for us. The regular meat selection was good but unremarkable. The better surprise was the handful of off-menu specials, which added some needed range and were among the best things we ate The salmon was our clear favorite. Their version of miso soup was also exceptional and showed more attention to detail than the basic meat selection. Food quality overall was good rather than great, but the price makes that tradeoff easy to accept Service was the strongest part of the meal. It was consistently attentive and made the experience feel much more polished than the price suggests. The interior is modern, spacious, new, and well maintained. The exhaust system is also thoughtfully designed, with vents built into the grills that pull smoke downward. We left without smelling like the meal, which is a small detail that matters Kale's Hale works best as an affordable, comfortable all-you-can-eat option with excellent service. The food alone would not make it exceptional, but the price, specials, and well-run dining room make it worth returning to read more

Loved our first experience at Kale's Hale. Parking was convenient and staff very welcoming. Love that you have an elevator for our kupuna too. Drinks menu had great choices and the Food was delicious and plentiful. We went at 5pm, so not too busy but the environment was nice and well decorated. All staff, especially our server, was the best! Mahalo nui, we are coming back very soon. read more

Four and a 1/2 stars for excellent service, especially loved the table being set with banchan prior to seating. The smokeless grills are great, no smelly grilled meat car ride afterwards. Party of 7 we had the gold menu and it's a good value that's thoughtfully crafted for an awesome dining experience. Can't wait for our next visit and to try the other menus!!! read more

Kale’s Hale - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I've only been to a few KBBQ spots on the island so far but this place is my favorite! Meats were seasoned well, sides were tasty, and service was attentive. My favorite meats were the guava pork and salmon special. read more

Kale’s Hale - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Went on a Wednesday to try the AYCE korean bbq and sushi! We did a walk in during lunch and it was basically empty. The restaurant was clean and seemed like a great night spot. We were seated right away and service was very fast. Everyone is very patient and attentive. You can order as much as you want at one time, but seriously pace yourseld because they offer so many sides and samples! When I went they gave us salmon belly and birria rice bomb to sample. Not to mention, they give free ice cake for dessert. The ice cake tasted exactly like the strawberry one I would get after school in the cafeteria while I wait for my parents to pick me up. The best part is that they top it with this addictive lihing sauce. This was definitely worth the price if you're get the basic package. I got the middle tier and found that getting the basic tier was enough. The only issue is that parking is limited. You either get lucky and park in the small lot in the back of the building or park on the street. read more

Excellent customer service and great price for the food selection! My team and I were there for a farewell luncheon for one of my employees and the food selection was awesome! Everything from the side dishes and soup to the meats were amazing and fresh. Our waitress was super friendly and checked on us frequently through our time there. She made sure our drinks were full and asked we wanted more meat or side dishes.. she was absolutely attentive the whole time. At the end of our meal we were offered a living Mui shaved ice, but I opted for the burnt cheesecake because it looked amazing. read more

Kale’s Hale - Burnt cheesecake with Ohelo berry cream - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We loved the specials again!! They always rotate, so we do miss the lau lau and jook, but we were so happy with the other surprise specials, especially the crispy fried fish with spicy Asian sauce. Loved the flavors and textures of that one, asked for it again and again, even had it as my dessert! We were also super into the pipikaula, so tasty and tender! Plus the new kupuna special for only $20 makes this an extra awesome place to visit with my mom, who still cooks my bbq food (so I can focus on eating!!). We loved the refreshing mango ice cream after, too! We always know it's gonna be a great time at this place with the very friendly and cheerful service and the owner always coming by to make sure we're all happy and well fed - happy first year anniversary!! read more

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Not sure why this place is rated so high. The meat is ok, idk why some of the meats come in a giant ball and it's so hard to undo it to get it on the grill. The meat choices are ok. They ran out of Kim chee which was disappointing because it was actually good. They gave us this weird bulgogi ball appetizer, that was the equivalent to a giant scoop of rice. I get it, you want us to get full fast to eat less meat. The staff is nice, but I guess because they were super busy, we had to keep asking people for more water. We would run out, and a good 5 minutes would go by and we'd have to ask again. The parking here is absolutely diabolical. If you can't find parking in the lot, which is limited, good luck finding street parking. We ended up parking in the grass behind the stream. If I'm being completely honest, you're better off going to Gyu-Kaku. To clarify, we were only given the bulgogi ball and salmon belly appetizer. No mention of the other appetizer specials. The salmon was good, but the bulgogi ball seemed under fried so when you cut it open it seemed soggy not crispy. read more

My first time dining at Kale's Hale after it was recommended to me, and I'm so glad I finally went. The service was friendly, quick, and attentive. The atmosphere is welcoming and spacious enough where you don't feel cramped to the table next to you. Food is KBBQ with Hawaiian fusion menu items. They have different tiers that come with different meat choices. We went with the gold experience to get a starter experience but we'll definitely be back to try their premium tiers. You get some banchan that's typical KBBQ plus some Hawaii local favorites like Mac salad and lomi salmon. You also start off with some appetizers that rotate daily. Highlights of the meal was the luau soup and guava pork. I loved how the guava pork was first of all thin sliced, and the taste was just subtle enough where you got a nice guava sweetness without it being overpowering. Highly recommend Kale's Hale! read more

Kale’s Hale - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Kayla was my server! She was great although she was busy she definitely made time to send drinks and food immediately, food was great and all the servers, bussers and bartenders made sure to connect and talk with our table. Cyrus was a great hand roll chef thank you! Thank you kales hales! want to come back for all occasions! A bunch of seating and very nice and clean inside as well! read more

Kale’s Hale - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Came back one last time before flying back to Texas. Met up with an old friend who wanted to eat somewhere so I recommended this restaurant again. We ordered the Value again and food was so good that my friend said he'll be back with friends or family. Finally got a chance to meet Chef Kale and he is literally like his videos. Very cool and super friendly braddah. I didn't see him originally and had to leave, but he literally came out to call out to me in the parking lot to let me sample an amazing Japanese A5 cut. Definitely a big marbleized difference between the cuts. Please go support this braddahs restaurant if you're in my hometown, Kaliheeeeee! read more

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The online standby system isn't active yet. I found out when we arrived and were asked if we had a reservation. We waited about 5-10 mins at the front & we're seated past the kitchen towards the left at a booth. My husband, being a tall and muscular guy, had difficulty fitting as the distance between table and bench was minimal on both sides. Our server was friendly & helpful, answered all our questions, provided us with samples of dishes. While some of the things we ordered very super tasty, others lacked flavor. Portions were decent. I'd be willing to try them again & take our time next round as they had some interesting selections! read more

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My partner has been cooking all week, and I also recently lost a bet on a TV show... so I decided it was only right to take him out for his favorite type of food: meat. I've had Kale Hale on my "places to try" list for a while, and since they have a lot of meat options, it felt like the perfect choice. I made a same-day reservation and we went for it. First off, the ambiance is super chill and the service was great. Our server was really friendly; I think her name was Rylan (sorry if I spelled it wrong!). She had the prettiest Sakura nails and definitely made the experience even better. They offer three different tiers: * Gold - $32.99 * Value - $59.99 * Popular - $149.99 And listen... I'm a Taurus, so you can probably guess which one I picked. I went with the Popular tier because I wanted the best option. It includes all-you-can-eat Wagyu, and that night they even had specials like lobster.Everything was perfect. We went a couple rounds with the Wagyu and tried some of the regular meats too. Everything was on point. I'd definitely come back to try the other tiers in the future. Most importantly, my partner was happy, which made the money well spent. read more

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Found Kale's Hale on Yelp and couldn't agree more with their 5 star rating! Leila, our server, was excellent. The entire staff was so welcoming, attentive, and fast. We were pleasantly surprised with several complimentary chef specials, which was such a nice touch. Plus, we had no idea Wednesdays are AYCE sushi--so that was an extra bonus! Great food, amazing service, and such a welcoming atmosphere. We will definitely be back! read more

By far the best kbbq place on island! The quality of the meat and the unique local side dishes really set this place apart from every other all you can eat places. I've been here 3 times and each time there were different sides that were all delicious and made with super fresh local ingredients. All the meat we've tried have all been so flavorful and high quality. The chef also came out to personally talk to our table and thank us for coming all 3 times i've been here which was so personal and nice. On wednesdays they also have ayce sushi for the same price which is an insane deal. read more

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My friend and I tried Kale's Hale for the first time on a Sunday night. The place was packed so I recommend making a reservation. Cyra (sorry if I'm misspelling your name!) was our server and she was great! I have dietary restrictions and she was very knowledgeable about the food. If there was something she was unsure of, she made sure to ask the kitchen first. I felt very safe eating there. Since I can't have wheat, I wasn't able to try all the marinated meats but I was completely satisfied with the non marinated options. My favorite was the beef belly and brisket. The two sauces I could have were also super delicious. Unfortunately, I couldn't sample the luau soup or the Wagyu laulau but it looked mayjah. I really wanted to sample um so I was able to try an allergy friendly version on my next visit. Shoutout to Chef Kale for making a special order of laulau for me the next time I came. For ambiance my two positive takeaways were the cold AC and clean bathrooms. The AC is kickin in there. I love not sweating while grilling. Overall, the food is great but it's the customer service that really makes me want to come back. read more

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Late Valentine's Day celebration. Went on a Thursday.....$1 beers and 1/2 off the price of cocktails! What a deal!!!! We thought it was $1 off the price of a beer but noooo.......the beers were $1. Service and food were predictably and consistently great as usual! read more

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I kept seeing this place online and wanted to try since it looked good! I finally decided to try it for my birthday dinner. I got to tell you it didn't disappoint! I will be going again for sure. There lots of parking in the lot next to the top lot. I went on a Tuesday. I made a reservation but got there a little early, They sat us about 15 mins early with no issues. Also I have an allergy which more than one person explained what had or didn't have in all the items to make sure I didn't have any issues. A+ for service The meats were really good and high quality, service was really good, and I also liked the chef came out himself and made hand rolls and gave out sample to everyone. It's clean not smoky also not super loud so you can actually talk to your table and hear them. Also since it was my birthday they gave me mochi ice cream and sung happy birthday to me. Will definitely be go more often! read more

First timer at Kale's Hale and wowww i'm impressed! The layout, food and service were great during lunch. This restaurant is a mix of Hawaiian, Japanese and Chinese flavors and it's the best of all worlds. I love how there's a huge variety of sides! Everything tasted ono. Usually i would down two rice bowls but didn't even finish my rice because the sides is where it's at! Ordered all sorts of meat forgot what was what but my favorite meat was the boneless kalbi and spicy pork(which is my all time fave at other kbbq restaurants). What most stands out to me is how flavorful and tender the meats are even without the sauces. The 4 sauces are flavorful but I liked the green colored sauce and the one with sesame seeds in it, tastes kinda like sweet chili but I forgot what it was. We got malasadas and the strawberry ice cup as our dessert. Both were good, the ice cup reminded me back in elementary days eating it as a kid, nostalgic. Service was great. It was during lunch time so it wasn't that busy but it's nice to not have to flag down our waitress unlike other places. I usually go to Sikdorak for kbbq but this is by far my favorite! So sad it has to be so far though. They need to open one on the west side. It should've been Kale's Hale that opened up in Kamaz not Gens. Will be back again. read more

Kale’s Hale - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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5 star service! Obi was very friendly and attentive. Good value for the food. Nice selection of meats. Our favorite was the pipkaula. The pork jowl and pork belly were thick & generous pieces. The sushi was a bonus! & ending the meal with old school lihing ice cake was very nostalgic. IYKYK... you won't be disappointed & you definitely won't leave hungry! read more

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AYCE yakiniku plus a big variety of banchan? I'm there! Today we chose the basic "gold" package for $32.99. Such a good value! The banchan was all delicious, I loved the luau soup, and the Chinese style fish as a chef special appetizer. MEATS: For the meats, we tried: boneless short rib (cut really thin and served rolled up), brisket, hanging tender, boneless kalbi, and the guava pork My fav was definitely the hanging tender, boneless short rib, and the guava pork! The guava pork tasted like bacon cooked with brown sugar.. so good! My husband loved this as well. SAUCES: they give you 4 different sauces: a red chili house sauce, some kind of teriyaki wasabi sauce, a green sauce (that was closer to an aioli and had cilantro in it) , and a simple sesame and salt one. Surprisingly, the red chili one was our favorite! I was worried it would be spicy, but it wasn't at all! SERVICE: our waitress was friendly and I appreciated how she recommended the most popular meats without me having to even ask AMBIANCE: this restaurant is clean, and it wasn't too smokey or loud. It's a good place to come with friends, or in my case, with your kids, but in all honesty, I would recommend coming as a date night without the kids because it was difficult to eat and enjoy within the 90 minute time limit while also tending to your kids lol Speaking of kids, kids 4 and under are free! The only thing I wish I got to have was that lihing ice cake I read about, but it wasn't offered to us so I'm not sure if that's for a higher tier of their menu? Overall though, I definitely recommend coming here! I'll be back on Wednesday to try some sushi and to try their wagyu options too :) read more

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This is where Kale's Hale separates itself from other Yakiniku spots. Yes, you're grilling meats and loading your plate like you're on a mission... but what makes it special is the Hawaiian fusion twist. It's local flavor, comfort, and creativity mixed into the AYCE experience -- the kind of menu that makes you stop mid-bite like, "Wait... why is this so good?" ‍ The Chef & The Heart Behind It and the servers treat you like family. You can tell there's real intention behind the food here. It doesn't feel mass-produced or cookie-cutter. It feels like a local spot where the chef is truly at the heart of the restaurant, and that matters. With so many places feeling the same lately, I love supporting a restaurant that's actually doing something different -- and doing it well. Final Thoughts Kale's Hale is unique, local, and straight-up satisfying. With the new lower price, it's one of the best reasons to pull up, eat good, and support a Hawai'i-only concept you won't find anywhere else. If you've been meaning to try it... this is your sign. Note: plenty free parking in the lot below read more

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We came all the way from California, and this ended up being one of the highlights of our trip to Hawaii. One of the things we were most excited about was the chance to have Chef Kale cook for us. It felt like such a rare opportunity, and getting to watch him prepare every cut of meat while sharing his knowledge made the entire meal an experience we'll never forget. Every cut of meat was incredible, and the banchan was just as amazing. The quality of everything was outstanding, and every bite was better than the last. As a family with food allergies, we can't thank the team enough for how accommodating they were. Traveling with food allergies can be stressful, but the staff was so kind, attentive, and knowledgeable that we felt completely at ease from the moment we walked in. Chef Kale also designs and sells his own knives, and after watching him work, we couldn't leave without bringing a few home. The best part of the night was seeing our kids so excited. They came home with huge smiles and couldn't stop talking about the food, meeting Chef Kale, and everything they learned. It was so much more than dinner--it was a memory we'll always have. Thank you, Chef Kale and the entire team, for making our family feel so welcome. We already know that the next time we're in Hawaii, we'll be back. read more

Kale's Hale is good value for KBBQ on the island. They have a wide selection of meats with good quality cuts, and a variety of side dishes to pair with. There's plenty of parking, and they utilize the nice grills that have the ventilation alongside the fire area, so it soaks up most of the smell. Our server was attentive and friendly, so we felt well taken care of! Personal favorites: - Meats: brisket and jowl - Cooked Foods: agedashi tofu and luau soup - Side dishes: I love the inclusion of seaweed salad and taegu, big fan read more

My husband and I came here for dinner on Friday night. We both love yakiniku and wanted to give this place a try! The restaurant was decorated with Christmas and holiday decorations. Once we were seated, our server, Natasha, brought us some beef stew to taste. We ordered the meats and then started to try all the banchans. I love that there were Hawaiian-inspired banchan dishes such as lomi lomi salmon, tuna mac/potato salad, and an imitation crab meat potato salad. Everything was very tasty! Natasha also brought us some luau-style soup and a chicken jook. The side dishes were all good, but my favorite was the beef stew! I ordered quite a few bowls of it. All of the meats were good, and I especially liked the guava pork and kalbi. For dessert, we were served banana lumpia with coconut sauce and mini malasadas, also with coconut sauce on top. I liked the malasadas the best! Overall, I loved the concept of a Hawaiian-inspired yakiniku restaurant that uses locally sourced produce. I'm not sure if the side dishes are on a rotation of whatever is in season, since they are not listed on the menu. I thought it was fun for us to be served different side dishes without knowing what they were! Happy Eating! read more

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First time here. Came for lunch - 32.99 AYCE? Yes please. Bonus - Sushi Wednesday's! I came around 11am and parked in the small lot out back. Prob 6-8 spots. Should have taken some pics and I didn't pay attention to the parking situation off School St. Walked in solo as I had some time to burn for a lunch break. Was greeted with a friendly smile and got my table set up and seated right away. My server Natasha was awesome. Helpful and perfectly attentive w/o being overbearing or anything. I grabbed a couple rolls (the surf and turf was interesting but reallly good!) along with a bunch of different meats as expected. It was on the quieter side but probably bc I came earlier before any lunch rush. Overall, everything was great. I'll definitely come back again. Much aloha! read more

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Good food? Yes AYCE? Yes Great service? Yes Affordable prices? Yes It's hard to find a place that has me, my husband, and my son all in agreement, but Kale's Hale did just that. It's all AYCE Hawaiian Fusion Yakiniku. You can order from 3 different options, Gold, Value, or Premium. We ordered the Gold Option which comes with all meat on the menu except wagyu, AYCE banchan, rice, luau soup and banana lumpia for dessert. AND since we went on a Wendesday it also included AYCE sushi rolls!!!! Yes! You can bet my son ate his fill of California rolls, and my husband had 4 shrimp tempura rolls. I had the spicy ahi roll, and the heat kind creeps up in you. Banchan, the have a good variety of it. My husband who doesn't like spicy heat actually ate some of the kim chee because the spice level was mild. Just FYI though the servings are small so you will order a lot. But I prefer smaller servings and having to end up ordering more rather than the other way. There is a lot less waste. Also, I love the food is locally sourced. Food is really good. I was very surprised with the luau soup. It's a spin on the Korean seaweed soup, but it works and it was so good. My husband and son love the teriyaki chicken. It is perfectly marinated. It does come on a bamboo skewer, but we ended up taking it off the skewer and cooking it on the grill. I prefer the non marinated meats to dip in the sauces. Service is also great. Our server was attentive and very welcoming. She always checked on us, made sure our food and drinks were never empty. She was very kind to my son who can be a little loud. Overall Kale's Hale is a must. I think we found our favorite yakiniku place. read more

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Food and service is excellent as always!! I would recommend getting the value menu. Mika is the best, thank you again!! read more

Where do I start? I live barely a block from this place and only got around to visiting yesterday. Bummed it took me so long to visit, but glad I finally did! 1. Customer service was awesome! Seated quickly, got our orders taken quickly, got everything we asked for very fast. Our server, went over and beyond. Met Kale and his wife, sweet people. Honestly wanted to know how our lunch was. Also bought one of his knives, and his wife was so helpful. 2. Food was ono! And no can complain about $5/oz wagyu special!! So many banchan options and they all were good! My 1.5yo liked the luau soup, tuna salad and the wakame. We did the gold option for lunch + the wagyu special. Glad there are pricing options now, we couldn't do $60/p with 4 kids. Now this pricing is more doable, we'll be back with our kids! read more

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Went for lunch had the regular menu with the $5 per ounce wagyu. Great quality meats and banchans. Service was awesome as well. Shout out to our servers(didn't get their names but we were there at 10am on 8/6). Our server was awesome, she was very personable and fast. There were a couple of aunties in the next booth and the boy that was helping them thoroughly and slowly explained,repeated the menu options to them. Very nice to see. Will be back for sure! read more

Kale’s Hale - $5 per ounce wagyu! - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We went on a Wednesday night, which ended up being perfect since that's the only night they serve sushi with the AYCE KBBQ menu. We were seated right away, but the first thing we noticed was how oily the seats were. Even napkins didn't help much -- we had to use Wet Ones wipes to clean them off ourselves. Definitely something they should pay more attention to, it'd be greatly appreciated. The food itself was amazing though, especially the guava pork, which was our favorite item of the night. We also appreciated that our server stayed attentive despite handling a lot of tables. Overall, we wouldn't mind coming back again to give it another try. read more

Kale’s Hale - The spread! - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Kale's Hale is one of those places that makes you forget you're eating AYCE because the quality is that good. I ordered the Gold set (no Wagyu) and honestly didn't feel like I missed anything -- every cut was fresh, well-marbled, and super flavorful once it hit the grill. The pork belly, kalbi, and brisket were the standouts for me. Everything cooked evenly, the marinades weren't overly sweet, and the meat actually tasted clean -- which is rare for AYCE. The sides were also a huge win: fresh kimchi, crisp salad, and those little fusion touches that make the meal feel more Hawai'i than standard yakiniku. Service was fast, friendly, and super helpful without being overbearing. They checked in just enough to keep things moving, and the vibe of the restaurant is relaxed but still feels nice enough for a dinner date or a night out with friends. If you want a spot in Honolulu that gives you great quality without the Wagyu upcharge, the Gold set at Kale's Hale is a 10/10. I'd absolutely come back! read more

Kale’s Hale - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Would highly recommend! You are made to feel very welcome. Hostess worked hard to help us find seating (we didn't have a reservation). Our server was awesome and kept checking back in for more orders. The banchan (side dishes) were so authentically Korean and delicious. They serve very unique servings of meat than what we've found at other AYCE BBQs on the island (ie, mushroom wrapped in pork and pipikaula). The owner/chef stopped by to greet each table personally, which was great. Treat of the night was the sushi cart that came to each table to make hand rolls to order. We will definitely be back! read more

Tired of the same old yakiniku spots? Try Kale's Hale for a little local twist! * Parking: A few stalls available in the first parking lot, but there's another parking lot just behind it with a good amount of stalls! Just drive by slowly as you might miss the entrances to either lot. * Ambiance: Such a fun atmosphere! Very clean and not smoky unlike many other yakiniku restaurants. * Service: The staff was very accommodating to our party of 11. Our waitress did a fantastic job of running our orders back and forth, re-upping banchan, & refilling drinks. I also admire the strong team work of the staff here--even the chef/owner was bussing tables & seating guests! * Food/Drink: Loved how unique this yakiniku spot was! Our party thoroughly enjoyed the variety of both traditional and non-traditional banchan & side dishes, such as the lau lau & lomi salmon, as well as the different dipping sauces. Definitely coming back!! read more

Kale’s Hale - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Aloha, First question...What went well? Answer...Everything! We made reservations late for a late time slot,my flight arrived at 8 pm and didn't get to the restaurant until 845ish and we were greeted with smiles and seated! AYCE was no joke! Great menu items and a lot of it! Everything was so Ono! Luau soup,banchan,sauces,protein choices,sushi! And let's not forget to mention Leila,she has a great smile and service etiquette that sets an industry standard that I thought was long forgotten! I'm very grateful for the experience! Mahalo to Kale's Hale for an amazing dinner service! read more

Kale's Hale is different. It's quality. We came in for the 2nd time last night after seeing that the menu had changed slightly. Had a great experience the first time for my mom's birthday, so we were excited to return. You'll find it upstairs, there is an elevator. Parking is free - 2 adjacent lots. Restaurant is spacious, well ventilated. Very important for yakiniku-style. Restrooms are clean and right by the entrance. Kitchen looks open and clean as well. And as you've probably read in a lot of other reviews, chef Kale is on site a lot. He was working away in the kitchen and making contact w/ the guests as well. Was not disappointed the second time around. You can taste the quality. Don't sleep on that luau soup. I could have like 6 of those bowls. Banchan is good - different - don't expect Korean-style. It's Hawaiian fusion. Meats are good quality. Flavors of the sauces/marinades are tasty. 4 sauces - sesame + salt, green sauce, wasabi ginger, and house special. The service is great. Everyone is super friendly and helpful. The only thing is they are being slammed. I hope there are some tweaks happening efficiency wise. I wouldn't go as far as to say service is slow, but there were a couple of times the grill was empty and we were waiting on meats or a grill change. They did apologize and mention the kitchen was busy. But the taste of the food makes up for the kinks in a new restaurant. My favorite for the night was the boneless short ribs. Super tender, high quality meat. Not-marinated, so nothing to hide behind. But the kalbi and pipikaula are great too! I'll definitely be back! read more

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10/10 this place was amazing! I went with two of my friends who eat beef/pork/etc who loved it. I personally am pescatarian (the only meat I eat is fish) and was very happy to just order vegetables and eat them with rice, since this is what I always do at bbq places and I wanted my friends to enjoy Hawaiian bbq. However, once the chef learned I was pescatarian, he went above and beyond and made a special salmon salad with a salmon side dish just for our table! It was absolutely delicious and the extra care he put in really made our evening. Mahalo!!! Note: I'm making this review to show appreciation for the extra effort, but definitely don't want to set a new expectation for customers. Please don't come expecting the restaurant to make special dishes like this without calling ahead first/being prepared for them to not be able to accommodate every time. When we were there it seemed like it was a quieter evening and I definitely wouldn't expect to be able to get the same dish on a very busy night. It is definitely understandable if the restaurant can't do it every time! read more

Kale’s Hale - Special salmon salad :) - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii