Kotetsu Chaya

4.6 (125 reviews)

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Wenz T.

This is a quaint "old school Oki Restaurant" with unique and delicious offerings. The staff is very friendly and helpful in explaining their menu and popular dishes. Big bonus, free parking in back of restaurant, which is always helpful and convenient for both dine in and take out. There is also street parking in front of the restaurant. Their food was yummy, highly recommend.

Ryan H.

This a fun and cozy place! A hidden gem that is not overpriced. Kiko the server may not seem very friendly at first but it's just because she is so busy. Once it slows down a little she is a blast to talk to! Taco rice is a super good as well as their fries. Karaage is good too! Best part is it's BYOB!

Chas S.

Great food and a lot of fun and hard to find items on the menu like hayashi and taco rice (which everyone seemed to be ordering.) The hayashi was excellent and the "side" order of chicken katsu was enormous and very high quality. Service is super friendly and there's a ton of parking in back, enter from King Street.

Michelle S.

Stopped in Saturday afternoon for lunch. The service was quick and friendly, the restaurant was super clean. Ordered taco rice - something I had heard about but never ordered and bro had chicken with rice. Taco rice was a great call! The veggies and cheese were fresh and cold and the taco meat and rice were hot. Delicious. Would totally order again. Bro liked his food, but noted there was something in the rice that was kind of medicinal tasting to him as he continued to eat not. Not sure if it was the turmeric or not, but while he might not order that again, he would come back and try something else. Really reasonable prices and good portions. We'll be back!

Timothy W.

We had dinner here last night...wow a hidden treasure.... Foods like you can get in Japan a small cafe...off S King Street after Keaumoku...nearby your neighborhood.... Ramen and udon oishi BYOB too.... Servicer & owner-cook were very nice and hospitable... Bento plates looked great...generous portions We definitely will return again!!!

Craig T.

Had lunch today with my sister and brother in law . Always been on my radar this Okinawan restaurant had to try it for myself . Paul . C post his take and he loved it . Everything we ordered was great my favorite was their deep fried oyster . Service was very friendly and parking is available in the back of the restaurant. They also have daily specials at this restaurant. Support local

Gabriel P.

Treated to lunch by Brother-in-law Craig T . He read a review from Paul C. We got there when they opened. Pleasent and sweet server. Interior was brightly lit. Nothing fancy, A few tables, some with bench seating. We ordered two appetizers. First to come out was the Takoyaki. This was a little gummy and the tako was barely visible . Next was the Fried Oysters. Light and crisp coating. I wouldn't hesitate to order it again. My main course was the Tonkotsu Ramen with an extra soft boiled egg. Tasty broth and garnished with menma, seaweed and pork. Next time I'll ordered it wth out the extra egg . Felt like stuff turkey. Enjoy

Edge N.

Found this place on Yelp so had to try it. Located next to La Pizzerina right before First Hawaiian Bank. Parking is through the tunnel or street parking We got here on Sunday at 4:45 pm so there was no crowd. It's a small hole in the wall. It's airconditioned inside (PIC) With space for around 20 -25 people. i love the inside vibe. The interior is decorrated with all kind of Japanese cultural stuff (pic). Inside defintely has an old skool vibe. The staff was very welcoming with a serving humble and thankful demeanor. The menu (pic) was karaage chicken oysters...udon...shumai....curry you get the gist anyways we went with oysters (my mom said it was good) another dish was the udon with a savory pork broth (real good)...saba (tasty) shumai (yum) Hayashi (sweet curry) but everybody has different tastes but we loved everything!! Oh and they do have an inhouse bathroom (pic) but you have to ask them and enter through the back of the restaurant. A cool dining experience in a cool old skool japanese vibe with good food decent portions and fair pricing and good sincere service.

Lois I.

Went to Kotetsu Chaya for dinner. We ordered a variety of food. This is an interesting place...all food is served in take out containers except the cheese fries and yaki soba. They placed three pitchers of water on our table of 6 but no ice.....i was a bit disappointed as i love ice in my soda. However, the food was tasty...especially the oyster fry. Loved it, hot and crispy. It a small place for casual dining. The people running the place was very friendly and welcoming. There is parking in the back...i will be returning but for take out.

Deborah P.

Thank you Paul C with all your pictures and the review of this place. So My brother took us here and was not disappointed. I had the grilled Saba bento while my hubby had tonokatsu ramen with extra egg. My brother had hayashi rice bento. Beef with a mushroom demi glaze. We also ordered fry oysters and takoyaki balls for appetizers. Everything was good. Food and service. Will back again to try something else.

Paul C.

Bookmark finally checked. Our foodie group previously mentioned trying Kotetsu Chaya (KC) but several ending up coming here and our venues shifted to other businesses. Kept this place under the radar as I've been wanting to try them. One day my sister reached out to me for an impromptu lunch and was asked of a place I've been wanting to try. KC was my answer. KC is located near the corner of S King and Keeaumoku with neighboring business of La Pizza Rina and Sushi Sasabune. KC serves Japanese food with limited options and ties to Okinawa. This is a quaint restaurant with about 6 or 7 tables with many picture menus posted on the windows and walls to guide you when ordering. This is a great tool for me as I want to have an idea of what the food is all about. Although the offerings may seem limited, KC offers a decent array of food to satisfy many palates. For me, I'm a creature of habit and like to order things I don't get to eat at home. Grilled saba is a favorite of mine but don't like to cook it at home as it stinks up your kitchen. I also like karaage, too. Now that I'm older, clean up plays a major reason and that explains me not wanting to deep fry food as oil splatters, the smell lingers in your home and dealing with the leftover oil after cooking. We all ordered something different to try out the food. Hands down I really enjoyed my saba bento. The fish was served hot and loved how the skin was still crispy. Absolutely delicious. My sister wanted the karaage and I took the liberty of getting the XXL plate that had a mound of freshly made fried chicken piled in the plate. We noticed the karaage had a dark hue and after one bite, I understood why. The chicken is marinated with fresh ginger with some sugar. Flavorful, juicy and piping hot. Highly recommended. We upgraded our plates with the shiso wakame mixed rice for a $1 surcharge. The rice was also delicious and paired well with the proteins. Some macaroni salad and 2 slices of yellow takuan accompanied the plate. I also got fried oysters as an appetizer. They were served hot, but it didn't have a wow factor for me. Our meal was so good that I wanted to drag the whole family here for dinner and that happened the other night on my precious night off. My sister called to make reservations ahead of time as the restaurant is small. I scored street parking nearby. We combined several tables to seat our group of 7 and decided to change my order this time to kimchi pork bento. For appetizer, I decided to give the cream croquettes a try as a handful of reviews raved over this. Ordering for a large group is challenging at KC as on both occasions, there's only 1 cook and 1 front of the house staff. Despite the restaurant wasn't that busy, it took some time for the food to come out. Regardless, thumbs up from my family as they enjoyed their meal. Because there were 7 of us, I also took the liberty of finally trying the Hayashi rice and paired it with menchikatsu. The menchikatsu was delicious. I'd order this again. The Hayashi rice was good but would have preferred a more robust gravy. Was a tad bit watery to my taste. Service was good given a 2-person crew. We were offered pitchers of water and were checked up upon during our meal multiple times. Keep in mind your food is served in takeout, clam box containers with compartments and appetizers were served in plastic baskets lined with parchment paper. Nonetheless, food was delicious. Overall, positive experiences at KC where I'll be back again. I would like to sample more of their menu but also be sure to get the karaage. Our family really enjoyed it. Yes, the karaage is that good.

Li Y.

Having a craving for Okinawan cuisine and wanting to try someplace different, Yelp brought me to this eatery. Conveniently located on S.King Street with lots of parking and a casual atmosphere. Lunch partner and I found this place easily. While the menu is a little limited, it is well rounded. In the mood for ramen? Udon? Japanese plate lunch? Nice to see a handful of bento/teishoku available. Excited they had a few nice side dishes of menma, takoyaki, and more. Most entrees deep fried: kaki, sakana, croquette, chicken. Was hoping for bittermelon dish(es) but none to be found. That's OK. Can stir fry at home or go to "other" Okinawan eatery. Nice comfort food available like taco rice and Okinawan soba. A casual neighborhood Japanese snack shop.

Angel H.

My husband heard great things about this place and suggested it for dinner. They serve mostly Japanese dishes. I love the picture menus that they have posted in the restaurant. They have tables for dining in, but from what I observed it's more of a take out place. We ordered two plates. We got the chicken cutlet $15.50 and the kaki (oyster) fried bento $16.50. Both plates were excellent. The chicken cutlet came with tonkatsu sauce and the kaki came with tartar sauce. Both plates came with a huge scoop of rice, two pieces of takuan and macaroni salad. While the main entrees were delicious the macaroni salad was dry. Maybe that's the Japanese style, but it definitely needed more mayo. The cashier was really friendly. The food is made to order. We waited about 15 minutes for our plates.

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Jennifer C.

2 years ago

The food here is very good. Everything is just right. We have been there twice since discovering the place on Yelp. So far, we have tried the tonkatsu and shio ramen, ika fry, gyoza, the stamina (pork and ginger), chicken karage, hayashi rice. Service is fast. Parking is free behind the restaurant. read more

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Clement L.

2 years ago

Would be good to have more pickled vegetables. Besides street parking, there is also parking in the rear of the restaurant. read more

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Jo C.

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Delicious! Located next to l Pizza Rina is Kotetsu Chaya. Cute and cozy restaurant with a modest menu and delicious food and super friendly staff. So glad that we went there for dinner. We both ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen ($14) and shared a side of Gyoza (6$). I also ordered the Tori Karaage bento to go because darn those Yelp pictures looked so good! The broth of the Tonkotsu ramen was delicious and so flavourful and they had generous portions of ramen noodles, seaweed, bamboo shoots, 2 pieces of charred pork and a soft boiled egg topped with ginger. It really hit the spot! The gyoza was delicious as well just wish it was an even 6 pieces instead of 5, so we didn't have to share the last piece! Haha but seriously the food was really good and the server was friendly and the cook/owner even came out to thank us when we left. Next time I'll need to try the Karaage! My son gobbled it up before I could get a bite or a picture! He said it was really good too! I'll be back! read more

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Linda K.

2 years ago

Food is really good and prices are also good. Always order takeout and food is ready on time. Have been going more often lately because food is great. Really like the pork ginger. Another favorite of the family is fried oysters. read more

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M A.

1 year ago

Got the karaage chicken bento. It was incredibly delicious. Service was good and only took 10 minutes, and it was definitely fresh. Also, a great place to buy a bag of rice for home! read more

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Donna O.

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My work friend just came back from his appointment and mentioned he saw a new place banner where Choi's Kitchen was. Too bad the Korean place closed but I'm happy to see another food place opened again. It's right next to La Pizza Rina. There were street parking in front but the meters seemed to be not working or taking coins. I'm not sure about the parking behind the building during lunch time but found parked right in front. I came towards the ending of their lunch hours. They serve ramen and assorted Japanese plates. I decided to try the Tori Karaage. It came with scoop of rice with a touch of black sesame seeds on top and cold Japanese style spaghetti salad. The chicken was not just fried (not too oil) and crunchy but it had a nice marinade with ginger! It was tasty and made well! I wouldn't mind coming again to try other dishes. The couple was really nice and the place was nice just like how Choi's Kitchen had it. read more

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Angelina T.

2 years ago

Ramen is DELICIOUS. Broth is extremely flavorful while still being light. Was recommended by a friend who has become a regular since they opened. Amazing deal for the quality of food. We ordered the tonkatsu ramen, edamame, and takoyaki and it was all delicious. No corkage fee, BYOB welcome, can accommodate large parties. The owners here are so kind and warm. Would definitely recommend and will be back! read more

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Annie L.

2 years ago

The karaage is light and juicy! Full of flavor. It goes very well with the salad. The dressing has just the right level of tanginess, sweetness and oil. The Hayashi rice bento is a little lean on the beef stew, but I like the side salads and the one-scoop rice. Even though there is only one person working the front, service was good. Interiors can use some organization. Redo menu pictures professionally. read more

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Wesley A.

2 years ago

When I was a kid growing up in Japan this restaurant reminded me of my neighborhood off the wall lunch joint one block away from my home. We used to call these places "Shoten-gai no Restaurant". Can't beat this place as far as taste & price. I will definitely recommend this place for a guys wanting to eat something authentic. The owner Tomo-San is so very nice. He came over to our table & chatted with us about living in Tokyo. It's at home ambiance to the max. Just check out this place & you won't regret it! read more

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Leslene C.

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Found this place on Yelp...tried to order on line l, but had problems trying to pay. Decided to call and they took my order over the phone. They were very apologetic about the on line ordering. Got there (note: parking is limited, found street parking) and it's a small place with a few tables, they were still preparing my order to go, only waited a few minutes. Ordered their mix fry and torikaraage salad, mix fry didn't exactly look like what I expected but maybe the pix was a older one? It was okay, just deep fried asst of fish, shrimp, not sure what else was in there, but their torikagaage salad was amazing, the dressing was like a wasabi something had a kick to it. Sorry no photos, was "hangry". Might go back tol try their ramen. read more

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E A.

2 years ago

Kotetsu Chaya always provides great food with decent prices. The food portion is very big!! The employee is always nice, polite and friendly. The restaurant is small, casual and kids friendly I guess. read more

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Kenny C.

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Relatively new restaurant with modest location and decor, but their food is anything but! The tonkotsu ramen is hearty, rich, but not overly heavy. The okinawan style with plenty of bamboo shoots, konbu, ginger, and charsu makes a balanced and delicious bowl of ramen that made me consider getting a second bowl. Wish there were more pieces of charsu but at $14/bowl, I'm a happy camper. Friends got the katsus/karages and enjoyed it lots. 10/10: friendly hosts serving up delicious, well-executed food at good price without a long wait. I'll be a regular read more

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Zhen L.

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After Choi's Kitchen's closure, I was devastated. Then soon after, Kotetsu Chaya appeared out of the blue and came to save the day! This review is based on my first visit there and if there are any changes, I'll definitely come back and update this review. We ordered the Tori Karaage and the Sutamina Bentos. The Tori Karaage was one of the best Karaage I've had in a long time. I usually feel pretty junk after eating fried food, but the Tori Karaage didn't produce this effect on me, so it was definitely a bonus! The Sutamina Bento will definitely give you the onion & garlic kick you're looking for to satisfy your cravings. An oddity I did notice that may catch people off guard is that their mac salad (see picture attached) had a spicy horseradish(???) taste, which I really enjoyed, but my girlfriend did not (more for me, yay!). Also, I was expecting the spaghetti/noodle type salad instead of the macaroni version based on previous pictures on Yelp, so that was another surprise. Service was pretty spot on with pickup time (phone ordered). The person who serviced us was courteous and welcoming. The restaurant layout is very similar to Choi's kitchen and kept very clean. Overall, I am excited to try their other menu items (with the Tori Karaage being a staple order) and am looking forward to eating here for many years to come. read more

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C G.

1 year ago

Been here a few times. Food is good, always fresh. Service is friendly although there may only be one server. One thing: they didn't have ice. read more

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Tracie M.

2 years ago

The karaage chicken is awesome! Crispy and juicy!! So delicious!! The owners are so nice. They are from Japan and it shows. They take pride in the food they make! read more

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Maria c.

2 years ago

What an authentic ramen goyza and katsu lunch we had today. We were given a very warm greeting at the door and thankful departure as we left with our full bellies and smiles on our faces. The portions were large, delicious, and freshly made. You will not be disappointed. read more

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Marina T.

2 years ago

I only took a picture of my Okinawan Soba, but everything else was delicious too and all reasonable priced. The service was great. Wish we lived in town. We would go more often! read more

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Richard H.

2 years ago

Went there to see what they offered. If you're looking for so me Japanese/ local fusion you may want to check it out. Comfort food in a casual setting. Prices are reasonable and the staff is very friendly and attentive to the customers needs If you're looking for some comfort food, then give this place a try. read more

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Lori C.

1 year ago

Super reasonable and delicious comfort food served with fun & friendly banter! I'm usually not a huge fan of deep fried items BUT Chef does it right! Fry oil is fresh so items come out light and crispy, not oily. Best part is BYOB! read more

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Ronald H.

1 year ago

I had the fried oyster lunch. Delicious. Looking forward to try other offerings on my next visit. Prices on menu are very reasonable.

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Jun T.

3 years ago

Something about this spot and tasty plate lunches. First Choi's, now Kotetsu Chayu. Best Karaage Chicken in Hawaii. Generous portions and the owners are so sweet. They have a small menu so it's easy to find a new favorite but there's something for everyone. Everything we've tried so far has been delicious and so filling. Chicken Katsu and any of the pork bentos (garlic, ginger, or kimchi) are also solid options. There's dine in seating but there's always a steady flow of people picking up takeout orders. read more

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Chrissy B.

2 years ago

This was a great find! The food was really yummy! Good prices. The service was very friendly. And for our small family of four (plus a friend) made the quiet ambiance enjoyable. There is convenient parking on the street and more behind the building in a private free parking. It's not in the middle of Waikiki's craziness which is even better. Definitely recommend. read more

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Sophia Z.

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I had regular yakisoba. It was so salty! Maybe the cook made a mistake by accident. The sauce was dripping from each noodle. I want to believe it was a mistake. read more

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J F.

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Oh gosh...chicken over rice is so bombastic! It sounds incredibly boring but it is an amazing dish. The chicken is so tasty and when put over the turmeric rice and served with a freshly washed, cold salad, it is even more delicious! In February alone, I went 3 times and have bought 5 chicken over rice meals!! It is THAT good!! The people are super friendly and they even remembered me ("Thank you for coming back!" ). read more

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Dianna T.

2 years ago

This is a very small store but it's so cozy and the server is so kind and friendly! Their food is also amazing especially their karaage and yakisoba. It's BYOB so it's a perfect pair with all the food in the menu. I would highly recommend this place! read more

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Sharon O.

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Love this place. Small hole in the wall place. Food is very fresh and really good!! Nice and friendly staff and good service.

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Jason D.

2 years ago

Authentic! Food is cooked to perfection. Got the gyoza, jigoku ramen, and hayashi beef rice. Everything was delicious. They were supposed to be closed but served us anyway. Fantastic service! read more

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Bradley D.

3 years ago

My friend and I went here by accident last night, thinking it was a different restaurant. We're so happy we made the mistake because Kotetsu Chaya is delicious! I got the ginger pork bento (grilled with onions, and came with rice, egg, and a cold noodle side) while my friend ordered the tonkotsu ramen. Both meals were loaded with food for around the price of your average plate lunch here. We both loved what we ordered and would them again. Rich flavors and despite eating loads, still had enough for the next day's lunch. The place is clean, the menu selection diverse, and The service was sooo friendly -- warm hearts! I don't think I've ever felt more like I was in Japan while hanging around O'ahu. Maybe that's partly because our server spoke Japanese, but also the food itself -- I just left Yokohama/Tokyo last week and this tasted close as can be to authentic! I didn't take pictures, unfortunately, because I didn't realize the spot is new and could use support! And they are absolutely worth supporting. read more

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Jessica W.

3 years ago

I stumbled across this place today for dinner and decided to go in as the menu looked good. The inside of the store was clean and the worker was so nice and explained the entire menu! I decided to get the chicken over rice which had a lot of volume and was delicious! I really liked the turmeric rice and it came with a salad and a pasta salad. Next time I would want to try the pork ginger bento and the stamina don that she recommended. Overall I had a good experience :) read more

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Alex Z.

2 years ago

Super friendly people. Hayashi rice is good. Lots of parking in back. Karaage chicken is a must try. Juicy, tender, and crispy on the outside. Pieces are large compared to other places. Rice is premium grade. read more

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K. C.

2 years ago

The service was excellent and the food was so yummy. We had wasabi taco, fried chicken salad, fried chicken, fried oyster, and ramen. Nothing disappointed us. We LOVE it. BTW, fried chicken was so amazing and we even placed another order for takeout. read more

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Tim E.

3 years ago

Got the Kariagi chx and breaded chx. The breaded one was over fried in dirty oil. The Kariagi was ok but not crispy like Ono Thai. The workers were very pleasant and attentive. No one was in the place except the workers. Pricey for bento but that's the norm today. Just wanted to give them a try. Meh. read more

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Darlene F.

3 years ago

Excellent and very delicious! I look forward to trying more of their ono food and once again eating their taco salad rice! Very friendly and efficient service. Who could ask for more!! read more

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Sara L.

2 years ago

First time here and will be coming back. It was delicious. A nice small japanese restaurant.

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D Y.

3 years ago

Just sampled 3 dishes tonight for dinner: Tori karaage, chicken over rice, and sutamina bento. I selected these dishes after reading yelp reviews. Unfortunately, my experience was not as positive as other reviewers. Pros: The chicken karate was enjoyable. Chicken was moist and tender and not oily. The rice was delicious as mentioned by other yelp reviewers. Portion size was more than ample for a woman's appetite and just right for a man. The chicken over rice dish was just ok. Chicken was tender and not dry. Salad was comprised of mixed greens and a couple of grape tomatoes with ranch dressing and a shoyu type of dressing. Cons: Didn't care for the ranch dressing over the chicken. Wish the dressing could have been in a separate container. Also, the tumeric rice served under the chicken was over cooked and stuck together in clumps. Would not purchase this dish again. The sutamina bento was very disappointing. The pork was over cooked and tasteless. Will not purchase again. I'm not sure if I would return to try other dishes. read more

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Dennis L.

2 years ago

We wanted to try this small local spot for some pupus and it was pretty good. Food came out fairly quick and it was tasty. We liked the Takoyaki, Ika & Chicken Karaage... the Gyoza was OK. My son liked their fish & chips, but only had 1 small fish. Service was good also. I liked the fact that they gave us a small pitcher of water instead of us waiting for them to refill our cups when they get busy. We will be back to try their ramen and other dishes. read more

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Carlynn F.

2 years ago

Friendly service! Tasty food at a reasonable price! The owner & Kiko are very friendly!!!

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Richard H.

3 years ago

Great food, excellent service, and easy parking behind the store. We'll definitely be back!

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Yakisoba R.

3 years ago

Great Tonkotsu ramen made by restauranteurs from Japan. Satisfying tonkotsu soup, but not overly rich or heavy. Yum

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Frayne F.

3 years ago

Had the fried chicken bento and was excellent. Taste was perfect and crispy with large portions. Wait time was good and the people were personable read more

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1427 S King St
Honolulu, HI 96814
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(808) 200-5859
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http://kotetsuhawaii.com

Hours

What time does Kotetsu Chaya open?

Kotetsu Chaya opens at 10:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Kotetsu Chaya opens at 4:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.Kotetsu Chaya opens at 11:00 AM on Sunday.

What time does Kotetsu Chaya close?

Kotetsu Chaya closes at 3:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.Kotetsu Chaya closes at 8:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Kotetsu Chaya closes at 8:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon-Sat 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM - 8:30 PMSun 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Kotetsu Chaya take credit cards?

Yes, Kotetsu Chaya takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Kotetsu Chaya have catering options?

Yes, Kotetsu Chaya does have catering options.

Does Kotetsu Chaya have a drive thru?

No, Kotetsu Chaya does not have a drive thru.

Does Kotetsu Chaya have a happy hour?

Yes, Kotetsu Chaya has a happy hour.

Does Kotetsu Chaya serve alcohol?

No, Kotetsu Chaya does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Kotetsu Chaya allow dogs?

Yes, Kotetsu Chaya allows dogs.

Does Kotetsu Chaya have TVs?

No, Kotetsu Chaya does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Kotetsu Chaya have bike parking?

No, Kotetsu Chaya does not have bike parking.

Does Kotetsu Chaya have outdoor seating?

No, Kotetsu Chaya does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Kotetsu Chaya have parking?

Yes, Kotetsu Chaya has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Kotetsu Chaya wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Kotetsu Chaya is wheelchair accessible.

Does Kotetsu Chaya have free WiFi?

Yes, Kotetsu Chaya has free WiFi.

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Japanese Bento, Okinawan Foods, Ramen,BYOB

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Sachiko B.

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Food is amazing, Price is friendly and service is sooooo good ！ Always smile and kindness. parking is free and a lot of spaces. Recommend : Karaage Bento Hayashi Rice Pork Ginger Bento Herb chicken salad Saba bento Minched Katsu ( Special item) Rice is So good. they said they recently changed Japanese Rice and also you can buy at store. ( Cheaper than Don Quijote) read more

Brandi Ryan G.

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It's a small eatery, and finding parking can be quite challenging. When I looked at the menu, I struggled to choose from the numerous options: pork bowl, salads, fried chicken, takoyaki, but ultimately I went with a salad and soba. In Hawaii, where costs are steep, the food was relatively affordable, abundant, and scrumptious. read more

Wendy N.

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Hijiriko K.

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Their karaaage is the best in town!! Very authentic that I had when I was in Japan. The owner was very friendly and hospitable. I will definitely go back to the restaurant sometime soon! read more