Love this place! We eat here a few times a month. Service is always great and food is consistently good! read more

Koromo - Tofu Katsu - Japanese Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

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Lunch in Pearlridge, Oahu, Hawaii... My cousin, the Birthday Girl, wanted to show me one of her favorite restaurants - Koromo - which features Japanese cuisine. She had dined there three times prior to this lunch... and had a coupon for 50 percent off of our 2nd meal ... yay! Besides the free parking at Pearlridge Shopping Center, the air conditioning, and the pleasant, clean environment, the service was outstanding! Our server was polite, efficient, and friendly! I ordered the Ebi Fry & (tender) Pork Filet Katsu Teishoku (which came with white or brown rice, miso soup, and shredded cabbage) and a side of Oyster Kaki Fry. Everything was cooked well (light and flakey panko) and was tasty (and not greasy)! I can't think of anything that could be improved. I didn't care for the katsu sauce - I wished that it was a bit sweeter - but that's personal preference. A big bonus was that the Birthday Girl received a complimentary bowl of vanilla ice cream! That was a very nice touch and left us both with a happy memory of a great dining experience with beautiful presentation! read more

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Although traffic during the lunch hour and parking can be ridiculous, I am a big fan of Koromo! The lunch specials are so great. I pretty much intend to order a new thing each time. For this last visit, I ordered the pork loin katsu & it was amazing! Tender, juicy, and tasty. The mochi Kushi-katsu had such a delicate feel. I think I'll get it each time. The shishito peppers were great too because luckily there was some heat. With your meals, you have a choice between white and brown rice, and you get unlimited shredded cabbage. It's so good! I couldn't finish my meal, so I ended up taking the pork loin katsu home with a heaping helping of cabbage :) read more

Koromo - Pork loin katsu lunch special with mochi & shishito pepper kushi-katsu - Japanese Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

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We decided to eat here, where Agu Ramen use to be. We got here and had to wait for about 15-20 minutes to be seated. They have a good process in place for COVID, I love seeing sanitizers right when I walk in, and they also take your temperature and your information for contact tracing. Cool! Food was good, I bite in to my chicken katsu and it was kind of pink, so I just didn't eat it, but everything else was good. Katsu sauce was delicious too. Customer service was great, and our server constantly checked on us and made sure we were ok. We will be back! read more

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If you're craving tempura or katsu, this is the place to go. I like their filet and pork loin katsu. Curry sauce was very tasty as well. They have many different types of katsu in their menu. The salad is shredded cabbage, very unusual for me but it actually went really well with the katsu. read more

Koromo - Oyster/ kaki katsu - Japanese Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

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So yummy. I've eaten at the restaurant before and obviously it was so good fresh, but this past time I got it delivered, and it was still so good and they packed so much cabbage. My fave tonkatsu in the area. read more

I ordered pork loin + oyster katsu combo and my husband ordered curry katsu. My pork katsu was juicy and good but my husband said the katsu in his curry was kinda dry. The place is small and service was not bad. Overall a good experience. Oyster katsu was delicious read more

Koromo - Pork Loin Katsu - Japanese Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

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2020 Pandemic Review (aka Takeout) Koromo has been our go to for all things Katsu since they opened their PearlRidge location. Only had the opportunity to dine in once but we enjoyed their setup which was the old Agu location. Their dining room is now open as of July with limited seating and appropriate spacing. Food: Best Katsu location west of town in my opinion. Tonkatsu comes in two variations, Loin (thicker with more fat) and Filet (thinner and less fat). Both great choices and I prefer the juicier Loin cut. Served with lots of thinly sliced cabbage which is a must and two choices of dipping sauce. I would also endorse their Ebi (Shrimp) and Kaki (Oyster) as well as their curry. All of their fried offerings are perfectly prepared, crisp exterior and moist inside and never tasty oily. Service: The one dine in and numerous take out experiences have always resulted in top notch service. The last take out order took a few minutes longer as our Katsu came out a little too dark for the managers liking and she had the kitchen prepare a new batch. Social Distancing: All dine in patrons are required to take their temp first and seating is spaced out. Take out experience is good, call ahead and Koromo has a pick up area when you arrive. Value: While priced higher than some other establishments serving Tonkatsu, the quality, portion size, and taste of Koromo make it a solid value. Overall: When life gets back to normal we would love to dine in but for now we are perfectly happy with the Take Out experience at Koromo! read more

Koromo - Grind your own sesame - Japanese Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

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I want koroMORE of Koromo's katsu! This places serves the BEST tonkatsu outside of town. It's a similar style to a famous spot in Kapahulu, where you're given sesame seeds to crush and mix with your choice of spicy or mild katsu sauce, and the katsu is served alongside shredded cabbage, miso soup, and white/brown rice. The difference is that the wait is much shorter, and that they also serve kushi-katsu (katsu on a stick, almost like tempura, actually). The breading on all of their katsu is light and crispy, and the interior is juicy. For those living on the west side/central side, or the North Shore, and don't want to make the trek to a famous spot in Kapahulu ( ;) ), this is your place! read more

Koromo - Back to front: Ebi Fry and Pork Filet Katsu Teishoku ($27.75), moriawase Kushi katsu ($24.25), kaki fry teishoku ($24.50) IG: @ohmyono - Japanese Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

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It was so good this time too. Especially I love this white rice quality. Of course Katsu and ebi fry are also perfect. One thing I regretted that miso soup is not hot enough. read more

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After seeing a few check in's and reading such positive reviews, I had to come check this place out! Koromo is apparently where old Agu is in Pearlridge. For someone like me, who hardly goes west to dine, I had no idea where that was. People have told me it's next to Uncle's and GEN but I didn't even know they had those restaurants there. Luckily I made a good educated guess and found the restaurant in one attempt and scored parking immediately. The lot is packed so I can see parking an issue around that area. I was meeting a couple friends there for lunch on a Thursday and since I got there first, I put our names on the list. The hostess told me about 45 minutes and they were spot on with the timing. When they arrived, we got seated shortly after. We all glanced at the menu and it took awhile to order since everything looked good. Lucky for me, after a few tips from fellow Yeeps, I knew what I was going to order before hand. My friends ordered the Chicken Katsu Teishoku (3 pieces) and Pork Loin Katsu Curry. I ordered the Ebi Fry & Chicken Katsu Teishoku. Their Chicken Katsu was LEGIT! It was crunchy, not oily and so moist inside. No wonder this is their most popular dish! It's AMAZING! I highly recommend it. The order comes with unlimited shredded cabbage but not unlimited rice. The rice is good quality rice so it's a perfect pairing with what you order. I shared a Fry Ebi with my friends and they gave me a piece of the Pork Loin Katsu soaked in their curry. So good! From favorite to least, I loved the Chicken Katsu, Pork Loin Katsu then the Ebi Fry. It was close between the Pork Loin and Ebi Fry but the curry gave the Pork Loin the edge. Solid spot to check out in Pearlridge area. read more

Koromo - Pork Loin Katsu Curry (top L) Chicken Katsu Teishoku (top R) and Ebi Fry & Chicken Katsu Teishoku (bottom) - Japanese Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

Great food! It got crowded really fast so get there early or prepare for a little wait. Temperature checks are done, hand sanitizer available, and tables are partitioned. Didn't know why people would buy extra cabbage but it was actually very delicious! Also, really liked the kim chee takuan... read more

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From the owner of Gyotaku comes something wildly unexpected, the BEST chicken katsu on the Island! Note: This review is based on one visit with the restaurant only in its first week of business. Straight up, in Hawaii terms, this is not a tonkatsu powerhouse like Tonkatsu Ginza Bairin or Rokkaku Hamakatsu rather a Shirokiya Japan Village Walk Gourmet Plaza (upend) stall. It does blow away Tamafuji. All katsu is cooked ala minute. Breaking it down: Chicken Katsu - Beautiful golden brown fried in clean oil at proper temp (crispy not oily). Inside, juicy AF! IMPORTANT, much of the juiciness is from subcutaneous chicken fat that is pounded into the boneless chicken thighs. You've been warned. All good, fat is flavor. Ebi Fry - U-12 previously frozen shrimp, well cooked, aggressively seasoned. Crisp on the outside still tender on the inside. Not oily. Agreeable tartar sauce. Tonkatsu - Every day pork loin sliced thick, pounded to tenderize, deep fried golden brown. Again, crisp on the outside, still moist on the inside. Fried oysters, and curry not sampled. All meals come complete with miso soup (loaded with konbu and big cubes of tofu), tsukemono, takuan mixed with Korean kimchee paste, unlimited rice and cabbage, suribachi of grind your own sesame seeds, two types of agreeable dressing and two types of tonkatsu sauces. Very friendly, attentive service with refills of rice, cabbage, and tea constantly being offered. Very limited selection of beer, wine, and sake. No HH at this time. Reasonable prices ($17.50 - $25.00). Worth the visit. read more

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After my husband noticed that I had been staring and almost drooling over my iPad Pro several evenings ago, I fessed up about reading stellar reviews about Koromo from fellow Yelp friends (Lyn L, Ramfis B, Jessica P, Rod U). We had never heard of Koromo before and all I needed to mention was "chicken katsu" to him, and he was all in giving this place a try. We chose to have lunch here yesterday around noon and anticipated seeing a long line to get in. However, much to our surprise, most of the crowd was already inside the restaurant, so we signed ourselves in. The hostess told us that there was only one other party ahead of us and the wait would be about 15 minutes, so we waited nearby to ensure we'd hear her call. Sure enough, we were called after 8 minutes after signing in but I'm not guaranteeing that you will have the same good fortune. Our server was attentive and friendly as she inquired if this was our first time dining here, and she even gave us menu suggestions as to which were HER faves. However, my husband quickly asked her about the availability of their chicken katsu as we were concerned that they might not have had it. She confirmed that the chicken katsu was available and told my husband "good choice". We quickly placed our food orders and hungrily waited. Looking around the restaurant, I noted that the set up is similar to another tonkatsu-focused restaurant, Tonkatsu Tamafuji. Each table had 2 crocks of tonkatsu sauce (mild or spicy) and a ceramic urn-like utensil holder. Our server brought us a tray of hot oshibori (hot wet hand towels) to ready ourselves for the feast to come and also asked if we preferred ponzu sauce (instead of the tonkatsu sauce) to accompany our fried lunch sets. We chose the tonkatsu sauce, and she then brought us a pair of suribachi (mortar & pestle) sets with sesame seeds to pulverize. FOOD: Both of our entrées were served with a bowl of steaming hot miso soup, tsukemono and kimchi, fresh shredded cabbage and rice (choice of brown or white). -Ebi Fry & Chicken Katsu Teishoku: 2 pieces of Black Tiger Shrimp and 2 pieces of fresh fried boneless chicken thighs were breaded with Koromo's house made panko flakes. Both items were fried crisp and golden brown. The shrimp were fried perfectly as its panko crust was light, crisp, non-greasy and adhered onto the shrimp without sliding off when bit into. The chicken thighs were juicy, tender and flavorful with the same irresistible breading. $20.50 -Chicken Katsu Teishoku: My husband chose the 4-piece teishoku since he said he was hangry. The 4 beautifully breaded and fried boneless chicken thighs were sitting atop a stainless steel half moon net which kept the fried chicken pieces from touching the plate. The hot from the fryer chicken wasn't greasy and you could tell by the crunch and airiness of the panko that the cooking oil was clean and at the right temperature. The juiciness of the chicken though fully cooked ran out with each bite. In fact, when my husband took his first bite, he got squirted by the hot chicken juices. By the time he on his third piece of chicken, he was starting to lean back in his chair to declare his satiety, but he got his "second wind" and downed that last piece of chicken with another half bowl of rice. $19.00 We were sure lucky to have such a short wait (8 minutes) after signing in with the hostess and the food came out of the kitchen hot and fresh. Our server refilled our shredded cabbage upon request and hot tea was served. Although service was quick and efficient and restaurant was always crowded, we never felt rushed to eat. We stayed in the restaurant for 1.5 hours as well as some other diners (who probably stayed longer because they were already seated when we arrived). The Pearl City/Pearlridge/Aiea neighborhoods have a new kid in town which we hope will continue with successes. read more

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I heard it was newly opened, located inside Pearl Ridge Mall Downtown. It seems very similar to Tonkatsu Tamafuji. We got seated right away on the high tables. I ordered the tonkatsu dish $20 that came with miso soup, cabbage, rice, and pickled dishes. I was served sesame seeds that I could grind on my own. Had brown rice that's not refillable. Only the cabbage is refillable. Tonkatsu came out hot and crispy. The meat was tender and juicy. Food here was good, but options seems limited compare to Tonaktsu Tamafuji. I would prefer to go to Kapahulu's one. read more

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Went for dinner at 645pm and waited less than 10 minutes to be seated. Only a few waiters working who were very friendly. The interior is pretty small, there were outside tables but I didn't see anyone using it tonight (Wednesday). By 745pm the mall was closed. The tables are pretty close together but I don't mind. I had pork loin katsu curry. It didn't come with miso soup and the side veggies, just cabbage and rice. I was stuffed anyhow. The fried items are done perfectly, doesn't seem oily or heavy. In a sense, it's an expensive plate lunch without mac salad. Not bashing it by any means because the quality was good, especially the sauces and dips. That's what makes it worth it. Free refills on soda. My Japanese friend was happy with it. Good to try, read more

Koromo - Japanese Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

Congrats on the opening! We got there about 4:30 and escorted to a table right away. The menu was okay, it says that some items are "coming soon." Thankfully the food was quick and the service was great. The ebi fry teishoku was good. Nice, light crunch and not over cooked. The kaki fry teishoku was a little salty for me but at least I could balance it with the thinly sliced cabbage. Really tasty miso garlic dressing! For dessert, we got the Kona coffee from IL Gelato Hawaii. Finished it off with a nice cup of roasted tea. Thanks again Aaron, we had a great time. read more

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KOROMO Katsu and Curry Bistro is now open and is located at Pearlridge Center (Downtown/Wai Makai). Easily accessible directly from the parking lot, alongside Aloha Salads and Uncle's Fish Market & Grill. According to the History and Culture of Japanese Food, wheat-flour batter is called "Koromo" but its actual meaning is 'clothing'. It is made by adding a well-beaten egg to water, and mixing in flour. The 'Clothing' should not be coated like a blanket covering, rather light and translucent so it's contents are recognizable. So, on that note, let's eat some Katsu and Curry!! Alright, so they were out of Chicken Katsu as soon as the store opened at 11:00am on a Saturday morning. Whhuuut?! Oh, my tummy was so sad at that very moment! But "why?" I asked. We were informed they ran out the night before and they weren't expecting a delivery from their sister store, Gyotaku, until later that afternoon. *Sigh* Our server was kind and attentive and immediately took our order. I decided on the Ebi Fry Curry since "Curry" is also part of their namesake, and a side order of Oyster Kaki Fry. My friend went with the Pork Loin Katsu Teishoku. I thoroughly enjoyed the Ebi Fry Curry! It came with white rice (or brown) smothered in the rich and savory, mildly spiced Japanese curry sauce, made with chunks of carrot and half moon slices of celery. Topped off with three, plump pieces of Black Tiger Shrimp, lightly coated and deep fried to perfection, and Fukujin-zuke pickles. Thinly shredded cabbage (refillable) in a separate dish accompanied by a full bottle of sesame dressing. I would definitely order this again! But, hopefully, they'll have the Chicken Katsu available on my next visit! read more

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Had lunch at Koromo which recently opened in the old Agu Ramen location in Pearlridge Wai-Makai. The decore was practically the same as before just without the red walls and some minor changes. I was told they didn't remodel much to reduce start up cost for this sister resturant of Gyotaku. Their hours of operation is from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm for lunch, closed between 2:00 pm and 4:30 pm. Then reopen for dinner from 4:30 pm to closing. Upon arrival I noticed a long line of customers who signed in for a table. Wow... that's a good sign! Get your name on the list for first seating otherwise be prepared to wait. Before entering their restaurant the manager notified all patrons that they were out of Chicken Katsu. I was surprised as this was Saturday morning before they even opened... Very strange? Was told their deliveries are scheduled in the afternoons. After being seated, I noticed their menu selection reminded me of Tonkatsu Tamafuji on Kapahulu. It had a similar layout and offering. With that said, I decided to go with their Pork Lion Katsu Teishoku as it peeked my interest of how it would compare. Food arrived quickly with everything being nice and hot. Enjoyed their Teishoku items which came with my meal. Miso soup, tsukemono and kimchee, white or brown rice, and shredded cabbage which you can ask for refills. Same as TT on Kapahulu. I can say my meal was hot, moist, flavorful and delicious. Yumm... read more

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A shopping center is an unlikely place to find authentic, crispy katsu, but you can find it now at Pearlridge downtown (second floor makai entrance). It's a small place, and if you come during peak meal times, chances are you'll have to wait for a table, but it's so worth it. Whatever you end up ordering, make sure chicken katsu is part of it, because you need to try it. The chicken is so tender and moist, you don't need a knife to cut it (it actually comes uncut!). Bonus - they serve alchohol!! read more

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Koromo, This is the second time you've done this. First time was just three weeks ago. You need to provide utensils and napkins with your takeout orders! I ordered through DoorDash and the app does not have a utensils and napkins option for your restaurant. For the price I pay, you should automatically add napkins and utensils for ALL takeout orders! Don't assume everyone is ordering from home. A lot order from work for lunch and I cannot eat your curry because I do not have a spoon at work. Lastly, the food was good as usual but your rice sucked today. read more

Koromo is a newly opened tonkatsu restaurant at Pearlridge and it did not disappoint! We had a hard time finding this place, following the yelp map. It is pinpointed at a wrong location. They are in the same building as Korean BBQ Gen. The place is not big so I can see it can get really busy sometimes. The customer service was nice. The katsu was juicy and not overcooked. My husband loved the ebi-fry. What I really really loved was their spicy daikon they serve with katsu. I could eat them forever! I wish they sell them to take home....I so would buy it. $60 including tip and tax for a casual lunch is a bit expensive to be casual. I wish they had a lunch menu. Overall, I am very satisfied with this place, it is a katsu you get just like in Japan, and Koromo is probably the best katsu restaurant on the West side. read more

Koromo - Japanese Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

O'no great price can't go wrong there! Friendly staff, and very clean, the food you can go wrong.. Kaki pork lion... yum

I am back fan of Curry and it is pretty cool. This place located at Pearlridge Shopping Center gets my vote for a place that I would frequent read more

Koromo - Pork Katsu Curry with deep fried shrimp - Japanese Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

Tonkatsu lovers unite!! We finally have a legit Tonkatsu place on the westside! First off, this place is located at the old Agu location across from Aloha Salad. It's pretty small inside so I suggest you go early, put your name in and say in the area! They don't provide buzzers so if you aren't there when your name is called, you're skipped. We were told it was an hour wait but ended up only waiting 20 minutes. My fiancé and I love eating Tonkatsu in Japan. We've also kind of been Tonkatsu connoisseurs here on Oahu as well! I must say, this place made it to the top of my list! The one thing I did want to note is this place does not offer refills on rice and miso soup but they do have unlimited refills on cabbage. Now for the good stuff! Each order comes with a bowl of miso soup, a side of brown or white rice, unlimited cabbage, and tsukemono (we were given pickled cabbage and spicy daikon). You also get sesame seeds to grind to up, a choice of 2 Tonkatsu sauces, and a choice of 2 dressing for your cabbage. My friends are I preferred the sauce in the red container as it was a bit sweeter with the black one being a little tangy. As for the dressings, there was a miso garlic dressing and a sesame ginger dressing. I personally preferred the sesame one as it was lighter and went with the cabbage. The miso was a bit tangy and it was just too much tang since the Tonkatsu sauce was already tangy. But, it is personal preference. The rice though.. I don't know if you're the type of person that can taste the difference but the white rice was so good! It just tasted high quality. Lol! Now on to the main event! Again, it is personal preference when it comes to the cut of the pork but I prefer the pork filet to the pork loin. The filet is more tender with the loin being more lean and not tougher but a more pork-like consistency. Usually when I order the filets, it's the size of like a fatter chicken tender but here, I was pretty impressed with the size of the filets! I almost couldn't even finish it and that's saying a lot! The pork itself was so tender and juicy. The panko breading was just the right amount, super flaky and crispy not oily at all. My friends enjoyed their pork loin and fried oysters, they both said they'd come back again and I completely agree with them. The service was a bit slow but, it gave us time to talk and enjoy our food. I can honestly say, I was super impressed and very full by the end of the meal. It tasted just like Japan! Can't wait for the fiancé to try this place!! I'm sure he'd LOVE IT! read more

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02/13/20 Located at the old Agu Ramen in Pearlridge Shopping Center. We arrived around 11:30 and were seated promptly The restaurant isn't very big and the tables and setting reminded me of Tonkatsu Tamafuji! Menu has a large selection of Katsus and curries. We wanted a shrimp and oyster combo but that wasn't in the menu so we ordered one of each and shared. I think they season/ salt the oyster and shrimp before frying. Personally I prefer to not have the seasoning. They offer white or brown rice. The tsukemono offering is good. They have a yummy takuwan with Kim chee sauce, nice! Found out they are a "sister restaurant" to Gyutaku. Service was good... did need to flag the servers down. Would be great if they were a little more observant and proactive with customers.. but once we got their attention, they were very nice. All in all it was good. read more

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Koromo is a nice little tonkatsu restaurant with a bar located at Pearlridge downtown. Great ambience and I love tonkatsu so I had to come try it. Koromo has a really good location right near the Diamond Head entrance of the mall level of the downtown side so the parking lot is right outside! They have the usual variety of tonkatsu with pork, chicken, ebi and kaki. (They will soon have a vegetable tonkatsu option.) We ordered the tonkatsu curry and the combination ebi fry & pork filet tonkatsu. The curry smelled so good and the tonkatsu was very tender and tasty, yet slightly crispy too! As for the ebi fry, they use Black Tiger shrimp so they were huge and delicious. Also, the two dressings for the cabbage were "da bomb" --which is a must for any good tonkatsu restaurant. The host and server were both nice and attentive. There was a short wait upon arrival (Friday evening 6pm, 15-20 mins) but it was nothing at all. All the staff were accommodating and helpful in getting us what we needed after quickly seating us. For the location and value, this is a great addition to the Pearlridge/Leeward side of the island in terms of tonkatsu IMO! I would definitely return as I did enjoyed eating here. read more

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To preface, I ordered takeout, but I think the meal would have been much better if eaten dine-in. The man behind the bar who took my order was very friendly. Got the ebi fry and pork loin katsu, which came with rice, cabbage, and pickled veggies. The ebi fry tasted heavier, seemingly to have absorbed a decent amount of oil. The pork loin was ok, not as juicy as I would have liked. The pickled veggies were nice to cut the richness of the entrees. If I come again, would definitely opt for dine in, and ordering some Asahi beer as well. read more

My friend and I enjoyed eating the tonkatsu at Koromo. Koromo is located at the Pearlridge Shopping Center near Uncle's Restaurant. I ordered the Pork Fillet Katsu with Curry. I wasn't sure if I would like the curry, but it was a pleasant surprise. It was okay. The Katsu was good. I still prefer Tamafuji for the crisp and crunch, but I would definitely return to try something else at Koromo. My friend ordered the Ebi Fry with Pork Fillet. He said all in all, it was good. It was a little oily because when they were deep frying the food, the oil probably was not hot enough, so the food had to stay in the oil a bit too long. He said that he would still return. The side dishes were tasty. They came to refill our sliced cabbage. We ordered the vanilla gelato. It was refreshing and it was good after eating fried foods. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The atmosphere is clean and organized. read more

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My best friend is in town and staying around the area so this was a convenient location for dinner. ATMOSPHERE It's a pretty cozy place with a few tables inside and outside along with counter seats around a bar area. Tonight they only offered inside seating. They are located at Pearlridge mall so the parking is good. SERVICE We checked in and was told there would be about a 25 minutes wait. They took down my phone number and called us when our seat was ready. Our host was friendly. We ordered and I believe the wait time for our food was about 10-15 minutes max. FOOD They first served us salad with two different types of dressings to choose from. I ordered pork loin Katsu curry. I did request for my pork to be separate however when I got it it wasn't. I decided to not mention to my host. Food was tasty. Portion was more on the smaller side. Loved the sides that they offered. Overall I had a great time there with my friend. Good food with great fellowship! read more

Koromo - Japanese Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

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I would have to agree with "T O's" and "Terry T's" review. My friend tried this place out with her father and loved it. My friend recommended me to try this place out for my first time. Unfortunately, we came on a Sunday around 4:30 and according to the sign that I've uploaded it states "4:30pm - 9:00pm". When arriving to this establishment, there were people inside but when we tried to enter, the doors were locked. No sign stating that they were closed and also we tried calling the number listen on Yelp and no dial tone. How are supposed to know if you're opened or closed? As a fairly new business, don't you want a profit? Customers are your opportunity to make an impression or statement to create moments and experiences though word of mouth. If you wanted to be professional business, leave your doors open and engage with the customer stating that you are quite busy and maybe take a name down and ensure them if it may be alright to call or text on the next available vacancy! Very poor customer service skills. As the saying goes, never judge a book by it's cover... apparently I did by the boujie hiragana characters and got nothing! しょうがない read more

Koromo - Front of restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

Cute lil place in Pearlridge Mall, great service, clean and the food was really good! My plate came with all you can eat thinly shredded cabbage & comes w/couple different sauces to choose from, the katsu was not oily - so light & crispy - was perfect!!! read more

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I heard all the buzz about this place so had to try it out. Let's get it out of the way, it isn't as good as Tamafuji as much as they've tried to copy it. It is good though and if you want to see how they compare read on. I got the pork loin katsu teishoku and since I've heard good things about the chicken katsu I got a side order of one piece. Yes I know...I can sense your eyes rolling and disgust! I thought might as well try one piece to see if I like it enough to get a full order of the chicken next time. I did skip having a beer to justify the extra cost LOL. There is a combo to get the two types of pork (loin and fillet) along with one piece of chicken katsu, but I was worried the smaller sizes would result in more breading to meat ratio. Yup, things I think about when debating what to order! The service was good with our waitress bringing out hot towels first and was attentive all meal long with filling up water and seeing if we needed more cabbage. The teishoku came with miso soup, white or brown rice, kimchi daikon, tsukemono and shredded cabbage. The soup was decent with tofu and wakame. I chose white rice and it was regular rice and had some dry bits. The rice at Tamafuji is fluffier and better quality, from The Rice Factory in Kaka'ako. I liked the kimchi which wasn't too hot but had balanced flavors. After grinding up the sesame seeds you can choose between two sauces. I didn't care for either on their own so I mixed both together and it was a nice melding of tangy and sweet. The pork loin was nice and thick. I'm happy to say the panko stayed on which is a good sign. It had a nice crunch, but not the flaky/crunchy/soft trifecta Tamafuji has perfected. The pork itself was soft, airy, and light though lacking juicy moisture. It did have a good amount of pork flavor. The chicken katsu was served whole and not sliced like the pork loin was. Same panko breading so nothing to add there. The chicken is very soft and moist. There is a layer of fat since the skin is still on. If you don't mind a thin soft layer of fat then you'll love it. For me though I don't care for that which is why I don't love it as much as others do. For fried chicken I'll eat the skin if it's crispy but if it's just soft fat, I don't eat it! There are two choices of dressing for the shredded cabbage, one sesame-based and the other one miso-based. I preferred the miso one a little more, but like the sauces, I put both on the cabbage! So in summary I know I've been comparing this place a lot to Tamafuji. While it's not as good, it still is a solid choice for katsu! It is much better than most local Japanese restaurants for katsu and is a great addition to the area. read more

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Went for an early dinner on a Thursday evening. We were able to walk right in at 4:45pm and sat at one of their high tables. They bring hot towels for your hands just like the restaurants in Japan! They bring miso soup and daikon kimchee and cabbage tsukemono before your meal. Didn't care for any of it. The miso soup was watery and bland, the daikon kimchee and cabbage tsukenomo were also bland. They also give you a little bowl of sesame seeds to grind up for your katsu sauce. I ordered the kaki (oyster) fry and my daughters boyfriend ordered the pork loin. They also come around and ask if you want to have more cabbage. The oysters were fried perfectly and they were delicious! My daughters boyfriend said his pork loin was good too! The service was pretty quick and they come by and ask if everything is ok. This place is a nice addition for those living on this side of the island. read more

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This has quickly become one of my favorite katsu places on the west side! For starters, the convenience and parking is awesome since it's located in pearlridge which is already a plus for me. Secondly, the staff is VERY friendly and tentative. Especially during these times, I appreciate how friendly they are with their customers and have fast service. The food itself is delicious! My favorite personally is the chicken katsu and shrimp katsu. Very flakey and crispy and tender on the inside as well. If you dine it cabbage is unlimited! Their menu isn't overwhelming and they have other options such as tonkatsu and curry. I would recommend this place and will definitely be coming back read more

Koromo - Chicken Katsu and Shrimp Katsu - Japanese Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

Had the worst experience here yesterday. I admit the food is usually delicious and perfectly fried but that wasn't the case this visit. Everything we ordered was over done and dry. The pork loin had a huge piece of gristle running through it as well. But let's rewind to pre-meal. I ordered online for pick up. -Chicken Katsu and Ebi combo $21 -Pork Loin $21 -Curry sauce ($10 for side order) ordered anyway expecting damn amazing curry I get there for pick up (30 minutes later) and it's not ready. Not a problem, I ask for extra katsu sauce since I know for take out it comes in those little plastic cups. The server behind the bar asks if I want 2 extra, and I say, "Yes". He rings me up and the total is $10 more than what it was online. When inquiring about it, the server says it's because of the sauce. I ask if the extra sauce is really $10 in which he flat out says, "Yes". Ok, a bit steep but I asked for it so I have no problem paying for it. I walk around while waiting for my order to be ready and return about 10 minutes later. It's ready so I head home. Excited to eat, I notice the overcooked dry food and......no extra katsu sauce. I just paid $10 for sauce that didn't even make it into my take out bag. What the heck!! I was infuriated at this point but starving by this time so I sucked it up and ate it. Koromo which I once used to recommend to friends and family has let me down. I will no longer be recommending this business after paying $64 for such an unsatisfying take out meal. You have been warned. I'd think twice before dining at Koromo! read more

I haven't eaten here in a while and decided to eat in w 2 friends after work. We got outdoor seating right away since it was full inside, the outside was nice! The staff were all very friendly. I ordered the Ebi (shrimp) and pork filet which came with miso soup, rice, cabbage and pickled veggie sides. The cabbage came with yuzu or sesame dressing, they left both on our table. My favorite was the yuzu. The pork fillet was amazing! Soooo tender, high quality pork cutlet. Amazing and a must try! The shrimp was okay. The star here is the pork filet!! I will definitely be back and even check out their take out lunch specials for the work week. read more

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Upon walking in you are reminded of the reminiscent Agu Ramen restaurant with the ambiance looking exactly like the latter. I think they kept the ambiance the same, as well most of the furniture, and just added on more tables to maximize the floor space. Definitely not as roomy as Tamafuji for sure. My father got the Pork Loin (lean cut) which I noticed had a bigger proportion of meat to Panko compared to mines. What I noticed was that his wasn't cooked all the way. When you bite into Tonkatsu meat, the meat should be juicy - juicy to the point where you can still taste the flavor of the meat - but instead of juicy it was a bit bland. I got the Tonkatsu Filet, and I thought it was pretty good. The meat was fattier, and it was cooked through well. Meat was tender and breading was flakey. Overall, this place was great for a new Tonkatsu establishment, but I personally think Tamafuji is the best. I would still love to eat here though when I am in the area. They're both great places for Tonkatsu though! read more

Koromo - Pork Loin Teishoku. Lean cut - Japanese Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

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Great friendly service. Katsu isn't as delicious as a remembered. Chicken katsu in the curry was 2 small pieces that were not cut... a little disappointed read more

Koromo - Menu - Japanese Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

I was introduced to Koromo by some friends. I enjoyed it very much. Since then, I have introduced Koromo to other friends. They enjoyed and say they will introduce it to some of their friends. The tonkatsu is very good and moist. Endless shredded cabbage for those that want more. The servers are friendly. My suggestion.....a must try. I'm sure you will love the food. read more

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