I don't live this side of the island so when visiting we try to find a different place to dine. Today was Koromo in Pearl Ridge shopping mall. We went for lunch and the place was pretty full. Nice simple ambiance and clean. I usually don't dine at a Japanese restaurant and eat Katsu (cutlet) in Hawaii because I always compare it to Japan. Our waitress was very nice and friendly. We gave her our orders and in no time we were served. For starters we were served miso soup which was good. I was pleasantly surprised how tender my Katsu was. The thinly sliced cabbage is always a great complement with rice. You might ask, If I enjoyed it so much, why give a four star? It's because I didn't get free refill on my Coke. I had to pay an extra $3.75 for a refill. Also, in Japan you can get more rice, cabbage and miso soup at no charge. All in all it was good. Would I return... maybe. But try it for yourself and see how you like it. read more

We stopped by the food was good and Jae provided great customer service. I got the following items chicken katsu & seafood fry lunch curry w/ soft shell crab read more

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Came during lunch. Always a consideration for lunch/dinner whenever I'm in Pearlridge. There's a bar area and table seating. This time got the Pork Loin Katsu lunch set. I like that they give you the miso soup right away while they work on your order. The pork loin katsu was crispy and flavorful. I like dipping it in the ponzu sauce. Our waiter was very nice and checked up on us all the time. Just a very satisfying meal. I'm not gonna compare it to another Katsu eatery that's on Kapahulu that I believe is the best Katsu restaurant on the island but at least you don't have to make reservations 6 months in advance to come here. Lol read more

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

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We dropped by for a late lunch and missed the lunch specials by 5 minutes! But still good! We ordered one meal off their lunch menu which was the 2 piece chicken katsu teishoku. We got the katsu curry, a small pork loin katsu, and a 3 piece chicken katsu. The meals come with shredded cabbage and two different dressings - miso/sesame. Both good as well. Something about having a pile of finely shredded cabbage that is refreshing. The teishoku meals came with miso soup and rice. And the regular menu items also came with kimchi, pickled daikon, and pickled cabbage. All of it was good and filling. We took home two bento containers and the sweet server gave us extra cabbage because she heard my daughter say how much she liked it. It was a Monday during an odd time, 2pm, but was still busy. I think there was room for about 8 sets of 4 people. And most of the tables at the time were filled. We can just imagine how it is during prime meal times. Overall, my family enjoyed the meal. We were happy to take some food home. Overall cost for all four meals was $125 with tip and a surcharge for paying with a credit card. Next time, we will try to make it for their lunch specials. read more

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After returning from Japan with a lingering craving for authentic katsu, we decided to dine at Koromo, and it did not disappoint! This restaurant offers a fantastic variety of katsu options, including pork loin, pork fillet, and chicken--each cooked to perfection with a crisp, golden exterior and juicy, tender meat inside. I decided to order the combo which has all the katsu. 4.6 oz of pork loin, 1 piece of tenderloin pork and 1 piece of fresh chicken thigh. All that for $29.75 which is a bargain if you tell me! The service was top-notch, and the staff was attentive throughout our meal. A big highlight was the unlimited cabbage refills, which added a refreshing crunch to every bite. Love the sauce you're able to spread on the cabbage for extra flavor! Whether you're a katsu connoisseur or trying it for the first time, Koromo delivers an authentic and satisfying experience. Highly recommended for anyone looking to relive their Japanese food adventures! read more

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This location at PearlRidge mall is not too big, but the atmosphere is just right. I had the Pork Loin Katsu Teishoku. It came with rice, miso soup, cabbage, and tsukemono. Portion size is good but price is on the expensive side. Also, the ginger ice tea is a little too sweet to my taste. read more

Definitely a place with delicious kushi katsu items. Price is average, but they have a variety of lunch bentos and it's a good deal! The onion is definitely my favorite especially since they use Maui onion. The service is good! I went on a slow Thursday... Shay was on it. It is a small space, but packed with flavorful dishes! Their curry had the right amount of heat. They have complimentary cabbage as a sids dish and it really cools down the heat. The cabbage has 2 different dressings. I forget what they were, but i do remember i enjoyed the dark one. The chicken and oyster was a delight! The best kushi items were definitely the onion and mushroom! I would definitely be back for the shrimp! read more

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Haven't been here for a while, forgot how good the Loin Katsu and Fried Oysters are the best, just as good as Japan. Located in Pearlridge Shopping Center Phase II. Excellent customer service. Give this place a try after shopping. Aloha, Derek read more

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This is a classic katsu restaurant in centrally located Pearl Ridge Mall. I always get the kaki fry (fried oyster) and pork katsu teishoku (comes with cabbage, kimchee, tsukemono, miso soup, and rice). The oysters are plump and juicy and pair well with the remoulade sauce (tastes like tartar) & squeeze of lemon. It's so good with a bite of rice that it makes me want to do a happy dance. Opted for the sakura pork (fattier) over the duroc pork (leaner). It is pretty succulent and tender for the most part. The curry dish is tasty and flavorful, but the portion of the pork katsu that came with it seems smaller than the combo meals. The unlimited thinly-sliced cabbage is a big perk. They let you customize white, brown, or hapa rice. Satisfyingly filling if you get the teishoku sets. Great and efficient service! They also offer lunch specials and happy hour deals. read more

Koromo - Teishoku set (tsukemono, kimchee, miso soup) cabbage, sesame seeds to grind for katsu sauce - Japanese Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

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Koromo is a restaurant specializing in katsu, located in pearlridge "downtown". I like parking in the shaded lot near longs and going up the escalator to the mall level so that my car doesn't get hot. Also, the upper floor parking lot is not designed very well and I always feel like I'm waiting forever up there. Once upstairs, if you walk towards the entrance to the upper floor parking lot, it's on the right, across from mango mango and aloha salads. The inside is kind of homey. I think they try to fit as many people inside as possible because the tables are a little squished or placed at kind of awkward angles. There were a few other couples dining at the same time... it looked like a couple of office workers and then some tourists. I was surprised the tourists came all the way to pearlridge for Katsu.... It's probably not something I'd do or recommend because there are so many other choices. Koromo must do good marketing to tourists. For lunch on a weekday there was no wait, but I think this place could get crowded because it isn't that big of a restaurant. However, the waitress told me to wait for my friend before she seated me... I thought that was a bit unnecessary, but it allowed me a couple minutes to look at the menu posted outside the restaurant. They offer lunch specials, which is nice because the regular menu prices are all over $20 per plate. I got the pork Katsu lunch special for $17. It came with rice, cabbage and miso soup. You can add one of two dressings to the cabbage to make a cabbage salad and there are two types of Katsu sauce. The service was good. We were checked on regularly and they allowed us to split the check. Our waters were always refilled and the waitresses were nice except for that beginning part when they wouldn't seat me unless my friend was there. If you like Katsu, this is the place to go in pearlridge or probably anywhere in Pearl city/aiea. There are similar restaurants in town/waikiki that I think I prefer, but this is a good alternative if you're in the area. read more

The tonkatsu was delicious, one large order is definitely enough for two people with appetizers. Cocktails were reasonably priced too. That's all that I liked about this place. Unfortunately the service was bad and not very friendly, and we really didn't feel welcome to come back. We were puzzled that appetizers and rice came out last. We weren't asked if it was our first time, and there were no instructions about using the katsu sauce on the table. We were also told that they did not accept cash, when the bill said you could pay with cash to avoid the credit card fee, and we had just seen someone pay with cash. My first and probably last time here. read more

We've been back twice after my first review & we're ALWAYS satisfied with the food & serviceI highly recommend this place! My husband loves the pork loin katsu, I took a bite & it's amazing. I love the chicken katsu, it's so juicy. Can't forget about the cabbage! If you haven't tried eating it with both dressings, you need to. read more

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

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Same owners as gyotaku . Pretty good size menu but the katsu YUMMY and unlimited cabbage and they also have a small bar ( I THINK) and they have happy hour read more

Yummy tonkatsu at Pearl Ridge! I had the pork filet which had three generous tender pieces that were breaded perfectly, hot and juicy. My daughter had the filet with curry that was also tasty though I kinda preferred mine without the sauce. Each came with big mounds of shredded cabbage that needed the miso dressing. My friend had a combo with shrimp that he said was decent, but that the pork katsu was better. I didn't feel like this place was that big so I recommend going early or late to avoid the crowds. read more

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

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this place sits in the entrance of the lower pearlridge across from aloha salads and next to hot topic. They only had one server but we never had to wait too long. The food was amazing and tender (the katsus were juicy!!). We never came here before, so the server explained: we grind up the sesame seeds and put the katsu sauce in it (theres a normal and spicy) Then they had two sauces on the side for the cabbage (one was miso and i forgot what the other was). I was pleasantly surprised with the oyster katsu because it was fresh and perfectly cooked. Overall very delicious food and I would come here again to try their other katsus. read more

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We came here last night on short notice and reserved a party of 8. There was a larger party than ours so I was thankful they found space for us as we are sending off family leaving island for good tomorrow. We were seated fairly quickly. The menu was all katsu things with some skewer sticks. We eventually bought 2 of the 10 piece assorted sticks, and pork loin curry. This menu is personally a big hit to me as I constantly switched my order at least 10 times before actually ordering. They did one thing well and that was making katsu! The curry was one of the best I've had on island. The skewers were also super delicious. My favorite was the soft shelled crab though there were plenty other flavors that were also good. Been wanting to come here for years and now I know why. I need to come here more as we had a good time and really enjoyed our food! read more

Koromo - Japanese Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

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Me and my wife came here on a Friday night for dinner and they were able to seat us as soon as we walked in. You can also make reservations so I thought we were gonna have to wait a little. The waitress and bartender were very good at servicing us for the night. The food was great. The chicken katsu was nice and juicy. My wife enjoyed her meal as well. We will definitely be back here to support this business again. read more

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Enjoyed our meals. We were looking for a non-touristy restaurant for some Japanese pork. Breading was nice and flaky. Dressing and cabbage was refreshing. read more

I had the pork loin katsu curry here, It was quite delicious. The pork was very moist and full of flavor. Although you can't choose the level of spice for the curry, it was a manageable level even though my mouth felt tingly after I finished. They have a variaty of sauces for the katsu on the table. I found the serve very good as well. I would definitely come back for more. read more

So good, I came twice in one week lol. came here for my birthday with friends for the first time about a week ago and then came again the following Sunday (today) with my family because I really wanted them to try it. Both times I got the chicken katsu and ebi fry teishoku. The 2 pieces of chicken are really thick and juicy and cooked all the way through. The panko on both ebi fry and chicken were crispy and hot. The tartar for the ebi was a little bit on the sweeter side the second time around but still delicious. I would highly recommend this place if you're looking for good, fat chicken katsu! It may not look a lot, but the food is definitely filling. I wouldn't waste spending on the kushikatsu tho.. it's good but not worth just one stick - the normal entrees good enough. I knocked a star because both times I've tried calling for reservations (parties of 6 and 8) no one answered. The first time, I never got ahold of someone - my friend said she called through their website, not yelp and was able to get ahold of them.. ok. So when I made a res for 8 for Sunday, I called the web number... no answer. I tried calling about 6x with the different numbers that were given to me. I finally go lucky and was able to make a reservation. I would've given up, but I wanted to be considerate with my big party instead of just walking in. But yeah, other than not answering their phones, this place is worth it! read more

Koromo - Ebi Fry and Chicken Katsu teishoku - Japanese Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

The worker Dayton is amazing, good recommendations for food and awesome service. Keep up the good work Dayton, mahalo nui. read more

Koromo - Various Katsu plates - Japanese Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

#11 of 52 (trying a new restaurant at least once a week) Had this place on my radar but the price has been a deterrent. We were at the mall today and it was happy hour so we decided to try it. The Kushikatsu is 20% off during happy hour so we settled on mushroom, soft shell crab, shishito pepper, eggplant and zucchini. The we decided on the combo that let us try all the meat. It came with a pork fillet, pork loin and chicken for $28.75. This combo also came with miso soup, rice, pickled veggies and unlimited refills of shredded cabbage. They bring two sauces to the table to put on the cabbage and both were good. While you wait they also bring sesame seeds that you can grind and add sauce to and make katsu sauce. I am not a fan of katsu sauce but that was a fun experience. The food didn't take too long and it came on a grate so the crispy breading did not get soggy and it drained any remaining grease. Both pork and the chicken were tasty and between the two of us it was easy to finish it. The kushikatsu were nice and soft inside and crispy on the outside. The mushroom and eggplant were my favorite. I can't argue that it's not a good meal because it was very good but the price is too high. We can spend just as much other places, get more food and it will be just as good. I am glad we tried it though. read more

Koromo - Kushikatsu during happy hour. We had soft shell crab, mushroom, zucchini, eggplant and shishito pepper. - Japanese Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

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I tried this place for the first time a week ago and I think it's a great alternative to Tonkatsu Tamafuji since they are hard to get reservations with. This place is located in downtown Pearlridge Center so there's a good amount of parking and perfect to walk around at after eating. It's a pretty small place with about 8-10 tables. We got seated right away and the staff were polite and checked on us regularly. One of the reasons why I love coming to places like this is because I get to grind up my own sesame seeds for the katsu sauce. It was also my mom's first time and she enjoyed the interactive part of the meal too. There were two katsu sauces to choose from: mild & tangy and spicy. I mixed both! We had the smallest 6.7 oz pork loin katsu teishoku set which came with unlimited thinly-sliced cabbage (two types of dressing: ginger sesame & garlic miso), miso soup, and rice. It was a good portion and very filling. The pork katsu was crispy and had a good balance between meat and fat. I also loved the sides that were served, especially the daikon radish! Will be coming back for sure :) read more

Koromo - Pork loin katsu teishoku set - Japanese Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

First time going to this restaurant and the food was great and service was very nice. I had the chicken katsu with curry and it is on par with Curry House, which in my book is very good while also not breaking the bank. Make sure to use Open Table to get yourself a reservation. read more

Koromo - A shot of their menu as of 06 Aug 2025. - Japanese Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

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Food is always so amazing!! Katsu is perfectly cooked, crunchy, perfection every time. Services is always great! They refill your cabbage as many times as you want. The sauces are all great! read more

Koromo - Ebi fry and chicken katsu - Japanese Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

I've eaten at Koromo Pearlridge a few times, and I must say that the food is deeeeliicious. The different katsu dishes, and the shredded cabbage are incredible. I really recommend this place, if you want great pork, or chicken katsu, and ebi (shrimp), or even, oysters. Yum read more

This is a good quality mall food. It's located inside the popular pearl ridge mall. The traffic was busy. They are short on staff but several parties of people are willing to wait. We ordered a curry chicken katsu and a mixed fried skewer combo meal. I chose 6 fried skewers with squash, eggplant, asparagus, mushroom, lotus and soft shell crab. Everything tastes like right out of the stove. Hubby likes his curry chicken katsu plate. read more

Koromo - Fried skewer combo meal - Japanese Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

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Solid katsu spot. If you're looking for something a little more fancy than the average chicken katsu lunch plate.

Came here for date night. Hubby made reservations. He dropped me off and went to park, while I checked in. I got to the door and let Rachael (I believe that's her name as she ended up being our server, and that's the name on our receipt) know that my hubby made reservations. She asked me if he was with me. When I said no, he's parking the car, she quickly said that we both have to be there to be seated, then did a 180 and walked away. I have no problem with having my whole party there b4 being seated. My problem was that she just brushed me off with no courtesy, no smile, no nothing but rudeness. I'm sorry, but it wasn't really busy. There were a few open tables, no line. They seemed to be fully staffed. I didn't see anybody rushing around, stressed, trying to meet everyone's needs. She could've waited for a response from me. After I had time to think about things, I tried to give her the benefit of doubt. Told hubby that maybe she's not feeling well. She was the only one wearing a mask. His response was that it didn't matter. You suck it up, smile, and offer up your best. He was right. Having been in sales and marketing, I had to do that all the time throughout my career. So this is my suggestion or perhaps a passing on of advice to Koromo. Please train your staff to take the time to be kind. It only takes a few seconds to smile and humbly say, "I'm sorry, I'll be happy to seat you and your husband together as soon as he arrives. We appreciate your patience. " or something like that. And WAIT until you get a response from the customer instead of immediately walking away. On a GOOD note... The food was great. I had the chicken katsu curry, and hubby had the chicken katsu teishoku. Food came out relatively fast, and was hot! The chicken was cooked perfectly; plump and tender on the inside, nice and crispy on the outside. Rachael did a better job serving us. Took our order, served us and gave us our check in good time. Said thank you in the end. Sorry, but I knocked off 2 stars because of that bad experience. Although it may seem like a small thing to others, but it started off my dining experience with a bad taste. I recommend this place. Despite my initial experience, overall, food was great, restaurant is nice and clean, and the rest of staff seemed really friendly. read more

The curry here is so good it's delightfully spicy. The wait staff is always nice and fast with service!

Their curry was really delicious. When I went there with my son there was only 1 person working but she gave us outstanding service and was very attentive.its located in Pearlridge so parking wasn't an issue. Will definitely go back again read more

Came here for dinner on a Sunday night. They actually take reservations which is cool but you need to call them to make them. Tonkatsu was great and everything you'd expect. My wife got the pork filet katsu and I got the pork loin katsu. We actually liked the pork loin better! It was thicker and meatier so taste was more balanced with the crunch outside. Service was good and the restaurant looked clean inside. I'd definitely come here again for my katsu fix! read more

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My friend and I both ordered the pork loin katsu teishoku, the smaller portion 6.7 oz. (The larger 8.5 oz was unavailable). My piece was done just right--golden brown on the outside, juicy on the inside My piece was shorter, fatter, and juicier. My friends was longer and thinner, the outside darker, a bit overdone, the pork drier. The server brought out two dressings for the cabbage. I preferred the sweeter ginger sesame dressing to the miso garlic. Nice choice outside of Honolulu for my tonkatsu craving. read more

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Seems that Koromo lost its pizzazz. Prices are insanely expensive. The cabbage and sauces are authentic. Probably start to look at other katsu restaurants. read more

Friendly and fast service! My cousin recommended Koromo, so I readily agreed to meet her there for lunch. Like katsu restaurants in Japan, they offer all you can eat shredded cabbage. My oyster katsu was moist and crunchy! I promised to take my family there for lunch soon. read more

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If you like Japanese chicken Katsu or pork Tonkatsu, this is the place to come. Let's be clear that this isn't the overly fried, local style Katsu. Koromo's Katsu is very soft and made to order and it won't cut your upper tongue. It's located Downtown side of Pearlridge. Agu Ramen used to be here while back. The service was friendly, efficient, and excellent here. Our server explained everything from side dishes to different types of Katsu sauce and shredded cabbage dressings. I order the dinner set with fried oyster & chicken Katsu. It came with miso soup and small side pickles and rice. If you're not too hungry, I recommend ordering 1 dinner set and order other sides such as lotus root, asparagus etc. to share. Chicken Katsu was freshly made and juicy. Fried oysters were also good. We also order curry. Their curry is on the spicy side so if you're a wimp like me curry maybe spicy for you too. read more

Koromo - Oyster & Chicken Katsu - Japanese Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

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I had this place bookmarked for some time now, and finally got a chance to check it out. Koromo is known for their katsu and curry. They're located at Pearlridge Center, somewhat close to the old Sears. Plenty of parking is available in the shopping center lot. It's a medium-size restaurant with seating both inside and outside on their patio. After reviewing their menu, I decided to go for lunch, as they had specials during that time and the prices for dinner were pretty expensive. I arrived at 11am when they opened, and only a few other customers came in while I was there. I ordered the Chicken Katsu & Seafood (Ebi) Fry Lunch Curry for $15.75. I asked for the curry on the side. It came with 1pc Chicken Katsu & 1pc Ebi Fry with Curry Sauce. It also came with cabbage and rice. When it first arrived at my table, I thought the portion was rather small. The breading on the chicken and shrimp were fried to perfection! It was nice and crunchy without being greasy. The chicken was very tender and the shrimp was very fresh. The curry had a bit of a "kick" to it, meaning that it was a tad bit spicy. Nevertheless, it was very delicious. Service was friendly, fast and efficient. The only thing I would change about this place is their prices, but I get the fact that they're at the mall so the rent is probably high. If you like katsu and curry, this would be a good place to check out. read more

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Went here Halloween night. It was 7pm and luckily, found parking and there was a table ready for us. My fav is the Chicken Katsu (so tender) & my husband got the Kaki Fry (oyster) Pork Loin (fattier one) Katsu. Enjoyed our meals with cold beer, miso soup & kimchi (takuan is the best). All you can eat shredded cabbage is nice... feel healthier filling up on that vs. the rice. Everything is always so good. Took home the 1pc chicken katsu & still was perfect the next day after reheating in toaster oven. We like it here. Clean, good service, and food is consistent (katsu perfectly fried). We'll be back. read more

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When we pulled up to the location, just the smell let us know that this was going to be a crazy meal. It's located inside the mall, with plenty of parking, but also plenty of walking. Inside, there's plenty of seats, and some of my favorite high-top tables. They have an extensive menu, but I ordered the lunch set, which comes with katsu, salad, and dipping sauce. The dipping sauce was a great touch, since it had a mini pestle and mortar to grind up the sesame seeds on your own! The katsu came out piping hot, and I loved the crunchiness of it. I personally thought the servings are a bit small, so I'd recommend a side dish or something. The service was great, and they even offered multiple refills of the cabbage, which I greatly appreciated. Overall the perfect spot for a quick lunch!! read more

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good spot for tonkatsu in the area after some shopping! got their tonkatsu and ebi it's super yummy. not that many tables but the wait isn't long and the servers are super nice. read more

Koromo - Japanese Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii