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    Mamaya Kapolei

    4.2 (107 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Dogs allowed

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    Sesame eggplant with miso butterfish bento.
    Alvin K.

    I just finished eating a bento that my sister brought over for me, and it was delicious. I had never heard of Mamaya, since they're located in Kapolei, and I'm in Kailua, but my sister was going to come over from the Ewa side and offered to bring lunch. I chose the miso butterfish bento, and was surprised that it also included some oden (stewed vegetables), sekihan (red bean rice), pickled ginger, fried chicken, and tamago (egg). The taste really reminded me of my mom's cooking. I was also surprised that it came with (or my sister added) a serving of sesame fried eggplant. Everything went well together, and the preparation was perfect. It's definitely a go-to spot for Japanese food on the west side.

    Mochiko chicken bento with multi-grain rice
    Kayla M.

    Mamaya Kapolei is my favorite place to get bentos. They are a takeout-only establishment located in the Kapolei Shopping Center and there is ample parking in the lot. It's very easy to grab & go if you are in a hurry during lunch hour. Their lunch offerings are wide. They have a lot of bentos but they also have musubi, sushi, donburi & katsu curry bowls available. In terms of bentos though, I recommend the butterfish or the mochiko chicken. Both are delicious with the multi-grain rice. There is something for everyone! They do a stamp card. For every 10 stamps you get one item free on your next visit. Bentos are between $7-15 depending on the size. Another thing I love about Mamaya is that when you buy a bento, it comes with a bottle of water :)

    Chicken Katsu Curry. Lunch and talk story with Sister.
    Eric R.

    "Anything with Lucy is a one night stand, numb nuts." - 50 First Dates Mamaya Kapolei is part of a local chain that I didn't know about, or maybe I did?, but yes the small chain of eateries is called Mamaya. Mamaya specializes in Japanese bentos, bites, and comfort foods that obaa-chan cooked. I really liked the choices at Mamaya Kapolei. I dropped by after a morning of appointments in the area. I picked up the Miso Butterfish Mixed Bento, Chicken Katsu Curry, and Musubi Mini Pack to go and share with my sister. All were delicious, but I particularly loved the Katsu Curry and price was just north of $10. The Salmon Bento and Loco Moco might be yummy next! In the end, I highly recommend Mamaya Kapolei, for take-out bentos and Japanese comfort foods. I would guess the location in Aiea and in downtown Honolulu would offer similar?! There's also a stamp card they offer for a free bento after so many purchases. Nice bang for your buck! Pls follow my IG travels: @eric_travel_guru

    Karlo D.

    We always see but never go because it never drew us in so we decided to take a look. What a pleasant surprise. This was all bentos and some musubi and poke salads. Prices were pretty decent and portion sizes were just right. Order a salmon dynamite and a okinawan shoyu pork bowl.

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    Heidi H.

    My order - egg ok, piece hot dog - ok, half potato croquet ok - chicken ok, rice - plain and a bit dry - no taste eventhough only nori and furikaki - no luncheon meat or soy sauce only individual grains. Not that impressed. Friendly staff. Tables a bit dirty and empty soda cans. Lots of take out. Went after lunch crowd so many things sold out. Maybe better selection earlier. Lumpia made to order.

    Mochiko chicken bento, butterfish bento, teriyaki chicken bento & vegetarian bowl
    Jana O.

    For our Thanksgiving luncheon this year, we wanted to find bento boxes that could accommodate everyone's needs--no seafood options, vegetarian choices, and something generally customizable. We also needed it to be affordable, with prices ranging from $10-$15 depending on how much food you wanted. These bentos ended up being the perfect fit. Ordering online was incredibly easy and straightforward, which made coordinating for a large group hassle-free. When we arrived for pickup, everything was neatly packaged and organized, making distribution quick and smooth. Most importantly, everyone genuinely enjoyed their bentos. The flavors were great, the portions were generous, and there was something for every dietary preference which was so important. Overall, this business made our staff luncheon a success, and we will definitely be using them again in the future.

    Emelryn Vebs D.

    My husband and I needed a quick bite to eat and these bentos are life savers! We got chicken katsu don and chicken oyako bowl. Each bowl costs $9.99 and it comes with a bottled water too. Great price for a good bento! Portion was adequate and staff were friendly and helpful.

    Nori butterfish bento and miso butterfish bento
    Michelle N.

    Went to the one in Pearl city before but were pleasantly surprised to discover there is one in Kapolei which was much closer to where we were staying! These bentos were perfect to pick up for a beach day, pool day or even on the way to the airport. The quality is so good and great value! I would be happy if I got this exact bento at a sit down restaurant. They kindly give you a bottle of water with each bento purchase making it a one stop shop for a complete meal! The nori butterfish bento with multigrain rice was by far our favorite. Went here three times in our one week stay so that should say something!

    Spam Musubi & Snack Pack
    Tiffany B.

    I wish I discovered this place sooner. A cute little shop with a variety of ready to-go bentos, musubis, onigiri, etc. Everything honestly looked so good, I wish I could have tried it all. The portions are perfect, you can find items for a lite snack, but also find items for a complete meal. Everything I tried was so yummy. My favorite was the pork hash and fried chicken. I definitely will be back and want to try some of the bigger plate lunches.

    Variety of bentos and pre-made food
    Liz V.

    Great spot for a quick snack or meal! Has a variety of pre-made bentos, onigiri, rolls, and you can order dishes too. Reasonably priced, quick service, and you can dine in or take out

    Reuben L.

    Stopped in for a quick lunch. I've been here before but this is my first review. It's a nice, clean, and inviting restaurant. So much choices to choose from. Everything is presented well. I had the mini butterfish bento, it came with all kinds of extras. The perfect amount to satisfy your hunger. It was excellent, the butterfish is never a disappoint. Everything is so tasty good.

    Dana K.

    They have a great selection of bento- reasonably priced. They have ready made bento and made to order dishes. What I appreciate is the bottle of water that comes with the bento, so your lunch is complete: meal and drink. Also, they have a stamp card!

    Butterfish bento with purple rice!
    Jules Y.

    There's this person in our office who loves eating here. She goes to pick up and brings back to eat at her desk. So one day, she extended this offer to our office section. Not knowing what to order, we all just took a chance. What did we think? Well, the really funny thing is whatever we ordered that first time has been the same exact thing we have ordered ever since. Isn't that just so amazing? Hahaha :D One of us likes to order the calamari with three multigrain musubis and the rest of us usually order the butterfish with multigrain rice. The butterfish is so delectable!! Sometimes my work friend orders the chicken bento. What makes these bentos fun to eat for me is not just the flavor and taste but bc of the added yummy tsukemono and food items. For instance, we get a piece of fried chicken, tamago egg (tamagoyaki aka Japanese egg omelette), variety of tsukemono that come with our butterfish bento. And most importantly, all taste really great! If you want a substantial meal with a variety of tastes and you happen to be in the older Kapolei area (by the Kapolei Zippy's and Consolidated Theaters down the long street from Costco Kapolei), this is a great place for a satisfying meal. Now, if you're a guy who tends to eat more, you might need to order a little more for yourself, but for us women, the one bento might be sufficient.

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    3 months ago

    Great bento box place... even give a free bottle of water with your purchase. Fair prices

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    The salmon dynamite is so good. I want to buy more. Highly recommend this place. Wish it opened past 3pm on weekdays.

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    The bentos here is so very good and delicious I would eat their food every day if I had a lot of money

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    Good variety of bento's and reasonable prices. The snack pack is just right for small appetites.

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    The chicken katsu don bowl was delicious! This place made so convenient to grab delicious food when you're in a hurry.

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