Great service ambiance and flavorful MEAT & Sauces!!! Affordable prices and good quality read more

Marujuu - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The Japanese-style hamburger steak was juicy and delicious, and the kids had so much fun making their own pineapple soft serve too! read more

Marujuu - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Food is super good Great service and very friendly Ambiance amazing cool anime poster and have self serve ice cream. read more

Finally got a chance to try Marujuu and now I understand why people keep talking about this place. Note: New Menu just dropped in June 2026 If you're into Japanese-style hamburger steak and sizzling platters, this spot delivers. The hamburger steak was juicy, flavorful, and came out piping hot on the iron plate. The sauces paired perfectly with the meat, and the portion size was satisfying without feeling overly heavy. What I really liked was the old-school Japan steakhouse vibe. Nothing overly fancy--just good comfort food done right. The sizzling sound when the plate hits the table instantly gets you hungry. Service was super friendly, food came out quickly, and the restaurant was clean and welcoming. Parking can be a little tight depending on when you go, but it's definitely worth the visit. It's a metered lot behind the building... it's actually really cheap parking but can get busy. If you're craving Japanese hamburg steak, steak, or a hearty meal that reminds you of Japan, Marujuu is absolutely worth checking out. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu. Recommended: Hamburger Steak, Steak Combo, and anything served on the sizzling plate. Save room for extra rice because you're going to want it. Bonus- there is soft served dessert available and also a bonus chance to win a prize with a claw machine after your meal... you can even win some discounts or free food for next visit read more

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I pleasantly enjoyed my time here, but was let down when it felt a bit warm while we had lunch. Maybe it was because we were seated in the corner booth, but it was only slightly uncomfortable. My friends and I got their Hamburg plate with no add ons- we chose their onion sauce. I loved the unlimited soup and rice service they had- it was self-serve which was fine. Burger was very juicy and plump! We shared their Nori Butter Cheese French fries- it was good! But I'd be fine without ordering it during my next visit. read more

Marujuu - Nori Butter Cheese French Fries - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Delicious food, comfortable interior, and the best service My sister enjoyed hamburgers in Japan which led us to try Marujuu. The taste and anime decorations definitely reminded me of a past trip to Japan I had. The hamburg and ribeye steak was amazing and I loveeeeed the signature onion sauce! Melon soda with the soft serve is a must The workers there are the kindest ever aswell! About halfway through our meal we called over our server since we weren't served our rice. They were super apologetic and offered free soft serve and french fries for the inconvenience. I can't wait to visit again, would totally recommend read more

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Located where the old Chubbies and Koko Head Cafe used to be, with parking meters nearby. We got here around 530p on a Friday and was able to snag a booth seat without having any wait time. The place had countertop, booth and bench seats throughout the establishment, that quickly filled up. We were offered onion soup and water rather quickly and efficiently. We also didn't wait very long for our food to come through either (about 15 min). I was anticipating a much longer wait time, based on other reviews, though I believe we came here on a good day, they were turning tables in that 1 hour that we were there. And if you have good company, the time goes by quickly! As for the food, I ordered the signature onion sauce which was sweet, salty, and gritty all at the same time. I also tried my friend's Gorgonzola cheese sauce and it reminded me of the cheese in those cheese and cracker snack packs. Each hamburg comes with grilled vegetables (cabbage), pasta (spaghetti with marinara), and white rice. You can add toppings or larger portions for an additional cost. Also got an order of the original salt fries, no frills about it. Overall, the portion size for a regular was smaller than I had anticipated (went home and ate a snack afterwards). A friend of mine who went previously, mentioned the large portions just have more of the sides, rather than the meat itself. Ended the night with the self-service soft serve ice cream that has pineapple, vanilla or a mix of both. You can opt for a cup or cone. Just know that the machine pushes the product out very quickly, so if you don't have the technique down, you won't be able to stack the ice cream as high as you'd like it, without it toppling over. It was a decent experience, though I don't know if the product was worth the price for me. read more

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Immediately when you enter, you're welcomed by the friendly faces of the staff, popular Japanese music, and the amazing smell of the kitchen. You're no longer in Kaimuki but somewhere in Japan at a family restaurant, pondering which of the delicious dishes you'll have for lunch or dinner. This restaurant has it all. The comfort and vibe and a little something for everyone. While I wouldn't call this a budget option, you definitely get what you pay for as you can get as much soup and rice as you'd like to have with your meal. The restaurant also has a list of beer, whiskey highballs, sours, or even a wine list if you choose to partake in a beverage. I decided on the Calpico sour and the Hamburg and Fried Oysters. The hamburger was juicy tender and you can tell that there has been a lot of care into the recipe. My oysters were also delicious and full of flavor, crispy on the outside and not too salty. The soup was also surprisingly delicious and was much heartier than I expected with a lot of substance to it. Definitely not your standard free soup that you get from other places. We went for a lunch date and made a reservation, although there was plenty of available seating when we went in so it may have not been completely needed. Plenty of parking available in the immediate area and nearby. Definitely looking forward to visiting again for the delicious food and the unique Japanese experience. read more

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Dinner date with my son Marwynn at Marujuu Japanese was such a nice experience. We loved the cozy, casual vibe and the fun sizzling hot plates everything came out hot and comforting. The Japanese hamburger steak was juicy, flavorful, and perfect with rice. Simple, satisfying, and just the kind of comfort food we enjoy together. And great service :) Great spot for a relaxed mom & son dinner date. Thank you for free ice cream soft serve as well... We'll definitely come back again! read more

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Located in Kaimuki, this is a casual quick-service type restaurant. The menu has lots to choose from so variety for everyone. There are even options for the kids. I like how the food came out on a sizzling platter! The hamburger patty was quite soft so I wasn't used to the texture. There is also a self-serve soft serve machine in the front of the restaurant as you enter. Overall, my family and I had a nice meal with good service. We will be back again! Happy Eating! read more

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I wanted to check out this new Japanese hamburger place that replaced a previous hamburger place (Chubbies). Totally different experience! This hamburger is thicker and juicier. It's served with a variety of sauces and rice, spaghetti, and cooked cabbage. You also get a cup of soup to start your meal. I liked the Japanese hamburger. It was very tasty with actual pieces of meat in the ground beef. You also don't really need sauce but its nice to have on the side. All in all a good meal, very good and satisfying. The service was excellent, very responsive and attentive. The environment is very casual and comfortable. There were a lot of families in here the night we had dinner. Lots of parking in the paid lot or on the street. The metered parking is free after 6 pm and its always nice to walk around Kaimuki. read more

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The staff were friendly, and the food was delicious! Service: The staff were friendly, polite, and especially kind to our 3-year-old, making us feel very welcome. Food: Our 3-year-old enjoyed the hamburger patty, which is saying a lot since she doesn't usually eat hamburgers. Her absolute favorite, though, was the soft-serve ice cream. The adults loved the food as well, particularly the amazing sauces along with a cold glass of beer. Ambiance: Our 3-year-old also had a great time looking at the anime and manga-themed decor. Note: Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and we would definitely recommend this place. read more

Marujuu - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Parking: Kaimuki Municipal lot. Location: Across Kumon. Ambiance: open concept trendy diner Service: Outstanding Japanese service. Grateful that they accommodated three of us at 2:05 pm near closing. Recommend they stay open at bit later (3:00) on Sundays, since many places nearby close at 2:00 as well. Food: Hamburg Japanese style! Love the homemade burgers. I highly recommend giving this place a try. We will be back for happy hour. read more

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I think that the food was delicious. The hamburger steak was very juicy and flavorful. The onion sauce added a kick to it. The juice of the meat was very delicious and the soup broth had unlimited refills! I also want to mention that the quality of the rice that they served with the hamburger steak was just as delicious as the meat itself - really good quality rice. Would I go back again? Sure! I'm actually not too huge on hamburger steak, but I'd make an exception for this place. Also extra stars for the anime posters/manga plastered along the walls. The vibe definitely feels more family-style casual as opposed to a more private ambiance dinner-type aesthetic. Service was fast and helpful, they also had an ice cream machine. The ice cream was surprisingly very good as well! read more

Finally went to check out Marujuu in Kaimuki. The meter lot that is closest to marujuu was filled so we ended up parking across the street in the pay lot. The hamburger was super juicy and moist, we tried two different sauces since it comes on the side and quite a bit you can share. We got the onion and the ponzu, really liked the onion one! Each set comes with hot onion soup which is light and delicious! The chicken was also really good. Each plate comes with some noodles and veggies and a side of rice, if you want to get a salad it's an upgrade fee. They also give you free soft serve for filling out a review. The best part was the service! Their servers are awesome at explaining the menu, serving the food and checking on how you're liking the meal. The hot plates are made fresh so they ask for patience but it didn't take long to come out: read more

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Feeling beefy... This is the place for that as not only they have hamburger steak but Wagyu Beef Steak as well, either way it's all create your own between six types of sauces and all comes with veggies, pasta and rice or salad but what you're able to do is bougie it up with additional toppings from sunny side egg, bacon to cheese. Walking in to the former Chubbie's location it's totally transformed with various anime posters covering the walls and a whole counter that takes majority the middle of the restaurant with booth surrounding it all is a unique layout. Dining with Nadine and Daniel as we walked in the staff all greeted us with "irasshai" and seated us was nice to see that they have pitchers of water and cups on each table just like in Japan is nice but after glancing at the menu we decided to get one of each different sauces to try (Signature Onion Sauce, Fresh Ginger Shoyu Garlic Glaze, Grated Daikon Ponzu). I expected to like the Grated Daikon Ponzu since that what I grew up which was still very good but liked the Signature on this visit but it's nice to have options and it all was good but my only disappointment is that it wasn't really hot and knew it all precooked and kept warm the veggies was cabbage and sprouts is a great combination was nice and filling, great presentation and loved the was you can make it your own. Thank you! read more

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Very friendly service!!! You have 3 choices: hamburger, chicken and wagyu steak . . You get toppings, veggies, pasta and rice read more

Marujuu - Chicken with cheese and soy sauce - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

A happy place. Definitely a happy place. The service was awesome and the food was great. Lunch was limited to a short list but add a few options to customize your meal. There's lots of drink options including alcoholic drinks. All you can eat rice and onion soup. A very comfortable place to eat. read more

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Just like being in Japan! Hot juice hamburger,I broke it a part with my chop sticks and all the juices was flowing out. That's how moist it was.the chicken is excellent the flavor on the skin was also delicious. My friend had the steak that was good. Salad was very good. The broccoli was so good I ordered another one. I'll be back again. read more

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Many people have been recommending this place so came to try their food! The sign says something like "please be patient, serving may take a little while due to all food are made to order" which we've experienced too. Wagyu steak was pretty good and onion sauce went well with steak! read more

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Sizzling, hot, and very delightful. I was so lucky to have walked in without any wait! My boyfriend and I decided to get dinner in Kaimuki a few weeks ago and we had the opportunity to walk into Marujuu. We were serviced very quickly and sat at the counter. I had the classic sized hamburger steak with Gorgonzola cheese sauce and my boyfriend had the larger sized hamburger steak with the onion sauce. My boyfriend who is normally not a fan of blue cheese really enjoyed the Gorgonzola sauce on my portion. There was a bit of a wait as each portion is made to order, but it was well worth it. Each plate came out hot and sizzling. But if you're bored while waiting for your food, there are numerous TV screens and anime/manga paraphernalia that you can look at on the walls. The plates are a cross between the Japanese hamburger steak and American diner food style. The hamburger steaks come with a small portion of pasta, some hot veggies, and a side of white rice. I highly recommend upgrading to an additional sauce to change up the flavor profile of the hamburger steak. Overall, it was fantastic and I'm excited for the next time I can dine in again! Bonus, they have a self serve Soft Serve machine. Thought it was a bit pricey, but I assume if you can get the swirls right you can build yourself a fairly large cone. read more

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Been on my radar for a while so finally tonight took my nephew for dinner . Parking is available at the municipal parking lot behind the restaurant metered parking . Or across the street you can pay at the kiosk card only . Hamburger steak Japanese style step 1 choose your size with small 7oz or large size 10oz. Luckily I ordered the small because it was just right . 2 step choose your flavor from Demi glaze , Daikon Ponzu, onion sauce , Ginger shoyu garlic , Gorgonzola cheese sauce and Bbq pineapple. 3 step choose your topping like onion, grilled bacon, fried egg, garlic chips. 4th step choose grilled vegetables, 5th step choose pasta size 6th step rice or salad Than time to grind remember they prepare every meal made to order so there's a signage saying please be patient it could take some time . Yes our order took at least 20mins but it's well worth it . Their hamburger patty is made from scratch and it was very soft and moist with lots of flavor. Next time I'll try their Chicken steak or their Wagyu beef something different. Support local read more

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Had lunch at Marujuu in Kaimuki today. Loved all the anime posters on the walls. Service was really good. They give you a complimentary onion beef soup, which was lovely. Shared the nori something fries (was okay). Got the regular hamburg on sizzing platter with a ginger garlic shoyu sauce. I enjoyed it but hoping for more sizzle if I go back. We think our sizzling plates were not as hot as it should have been cos the sizzle totally fizzled out super fast. Other tables seemed to sizzle a lot longer. The hamburg didn't have a nice sear. Thick bacon was yum! The iced green tea was lovely. This is just being a little nitpicky, but I think I would've preferred the greens next to the Hamburg instead of the spaghetti. When I poured my sauce over the hamburg, it spilled over onto the spaghetti. The sauce I chose didn't work with the tomato flavor. It would've been really good with the veggies. read more

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This is a new Japanese hamburg restaurant located in Kaimuki in that old Chubbies location. It's a sister restaurant to toriton. There is ample paid parking available near by. I went here with some friends for lunch. The walls are covered in anime posters. The kitchen is visible from the sitting area. It is a small place though so seating is limited. There is a u-shaped counter in the middle and tables around the perimeter. While there is curry and steak available, the main reason we came was for their specialty with is Japanese hamburg. This is a juicy handmade hamburger patty with your choice of toppings and sauce along with vegetables, spaghetti and rice. The hamburger was soft, juicy and flavorful and definitely the highlight. The sauces are good and there is a decent variety to chose from. The rice and vegetables were pretty standard. The spaghetti was a little lack luster and bit bland. Overall I think it was a pretty good lunch and will definitely be checking it out again in the future. read more

Marujuu - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I got Japan feels when I had dinner at Marujuu. There were very friendly staff who made some great recommendations. The love the wide tables and tall backing on the bench tables for some privacy from your neighbors. Food was delicious. The hamburg steak was tender and juicy and savory. Fries were the star. It was savory, addictive. Perfect with an asahi. Beware though, its on a sizzling plate so if your pour sauce over your dish, splatter will happen. Good thing I had black shorts on. I will be back to try more dishes. read more

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Food is delicious! Service is great! Clean and posters on the wall are fun, very Japanese-esk feel. Will be coming back regularly. read more

Marujuu - Ribeye with crispy onion topping and demiglaze sauce - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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The food here "Hamburg" they called it was amazing!!!! The workers were so Japanese style respectful and welcoming. I would want to return for the other dishes. The place was clean and ambiance was just right. Looks like they kept some of Kokohead cafe set up. Will definitely return for the other dishes read more

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Marujuu is in the old Chubbie's Burger spot in Kaimuki. There's plenty of parking in two different lots. In the bigger lot, the parking was under $5 on a Saturday. When we came around lunchtime, it was fairly crowded, but there was no wait for a table of 2. Their menu is pretty simple, so you know that the food is going to be good. The meal started off with an onion broth/soup thing that I wasn't expecting. It was super flavorful and something nice to sip on while we waited for our food. I got the Hamburg with the signature onion sauce. The hamburger was juicy, and the sauce was great! It was the perfect balance of sweet and savory. The inside of the restaurant is very cute, and they even had video games! The service was excellent. The waitress asked if we had been there before and explained the menu to us. The food was delicious, but it was a little pricey for what you're getting. read more

Marujuu - Hamburg - regular size - sweet onion sauce - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

- Did not really have a great time here. - Arrived first in line to get seated at this place when it opened - Ordered the hamburg dish and the egg came separately because the kitchen timing was off. - Main issue was service as when eating and trying to wrap up I felt ignored. - When I finally asked for the bill, I got another tables bill and saw that my bill was given to another table. The other table PAID for MY bill and I was given another TABLES bill and when I notified the location I was deprioritized. - I was ignored and other people were seated, orders taken, and I was left wondering on if I should just leave if they didnt seem interested in fixing the situation. - Eventually walked up to the hostess stand and demanding for me to just pay my bill and leave. Not eating here again, disappointing customer service. read more

Food very flavorful and its a good portions..service was great...the atmosphere felt like your in japan friendly staff. Reservations recommended. read more

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Friday December 5, 2025 12:30PM Wow there is finally restaurant that serves hamburg steak in Hawaii! Well one that features it proudly. The other spot is not to be mentioned because they do not show that aloha spirit. Well sadly I can't say the same for this spot but at least they served us our food. It has been open for a little over three weeks; they have been open since Monday November 24, 2025. We came here during their lunch rush and luckily for us the wait was only five minutes to get seated! Though it was a full house it didnt seem hectic. The inside had posters of some popular japanese cartoons and books. They also had a tv playing some anime. Pretty cool how they have cups and a pitcher of water ready for you. The table is clean. Before they serve you your order you will receive a piping hot.. wait no an extremely tongue burning scorching heat of soup. It was so hot and i dont mean spicy. Feels like it came straight out of the fire. I was impressed. So ergo I had to wait five minutes for it to cool down haha.. well as we all finished the soup and a few cups of our water we waited and waited while all the workers were tending to other customers. So after another extra five minutes. Then another 10 min of waiting seeing people with larger groups getting seated and served their food before us and then leaving. It's been over 30 minutes since we ordered and still no food watching people enjoy their hamburger steak. Finally out food arrives! The food! While little cup of HOT soup was good.. No the hamburg steak sadly wasn't juicy and no it wasn't tasty as expected. I'd rather eat a loco moco because you can cut those burgers with a plastic fork! but ehh maybe this new restaurant was too busy or they are still figuring it out.. Service! The host was attentive! Sat us down quickly. The server came by quickly to take our order! Next thing you know we are being mostly ignored. =[ Hopefully everyone else has a better experience at this place than us. I wont come back here but I am sure this place has potential since it's the only spot that has different hamburg steak as featured meals! read more

Marujuu - hamburger steak w/daikon ponzu - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Walked in and staff was friendly and the place had a fun theme! The booth we had was nice and spacious. Lunch food was solid. My favorites were actually the ribeye and fried oysters. im not a fan of hamburger but the patty was pretty good haha. Best part was free soup and rice with unlimited refills! It's a solid restaurant choice! read more

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Recently opened spot for Japanese food. First time trying hamburg and it was a fun experience! You choose the patty size, flavor and toppings. Comes with rice, spaghetti, veggies and a side of soup. We ordered: - karaage: we chose wasabi soy sauce, so delicious and wasabi taste was just enough for it not to overpower the chicken taste. The chicken pieces were big with a crunchy exterior and juicy interior. - Gorgonzola cheese sauce (regular size): thick and cheesy sauce that feels like eating a hamburger without the bun. The sauce wasn't too salty and enhanced the flavor of the patty and spaghetti. Def recommend adding an egg bc it added such a nice saucy texture to the patty. - signature onion sauce (large size): can't go wrong with their signature sauce. The sauce was lighter than the cheese sauce with a slightly sweet taste of caramelized onions. Added bacon and sunny side egg. The bacon was like millionaire's bacon, which was thick and nicely cooked with some crunch. The staff were very attentive and friendly. The place is cool decorated with different anime posters which made the ambiance even better. The toppings were a bit pricey and wish the egg was included with each set. But I would recommend trying this place for a fun and unique meal! read more

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Marujuu - Japanese Hamburg & Steak *** OK *** (3 of 5) Milton Food: *** (3/5) Value: *** (3/5) Menu: *** (3/5) Ambiance: *** (3/5) Service: **** (4/5) Parking: **** (3/5) metered Like Japanese restaurants in Japan, you are welcomed with all the staff yelling welcome and saying goodbye. Our waiter was fast and the food came out in a reasonable time. With your order you have a choice of size, flavor (sauces), and toppings. You can also increase the size of your sides (veggies, pasta or rice) for a small fee. See the pictures of the menu for a better understanding. If you enjoy Japanese style hamburger or hamburger in general, you will probably agree with my wife and say it's good. When I tried a bite, it it just tasted like regular hamburger. Since I don't like meatloaf, hamburger steak or meatballs, I ordered their $36 American Wagyu. It was tender and they served a generous portion but lacked the fat of Japanese Wagyu or a ribeye steak. But for $36 what can you expect. RATINGS & RECOMMENDED ORDER: Hamburger = C, my wife = B American Wagyu Beef Steak = C tender, nice portion but not fatty Yelp: https://m.yelp.com/biz/marujuu-honolulu Yelp only allows a 30 second video and they limit the number of pictures. DISH RATINGS KEY: A = Really Good - one of the best B = Good - would order again C = ok - similar, nothing special D = Not very good - wouldn't order F = Terrible - avoid read more

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The better half and I have been missing Japan and especially the food so we were excited to hear about Marujuu. Marujuu is a Japanese style hamburger steak place or shall I say Hamburg... Marujuu is located where Chubbie's, and Koko Head Cafe used to be. Marujuu is a sister company of Izakaya Tenkichi and Tori Ton which if like the food there, you will certainly love it here. When you first step foot inside you get the anime feels like when going to an anime shop in Harajuku and Akihabara in Tokyo Japan. What makes these hamburgs so special? Well instead of using all beef, they took a page out of Slaters 50/50 where they use a combination of beef and pork. Their "secret sauce" takes about half a day to perfect is what I was told and I believe them as it's fire! The menu is easy to read with photos. Customer service is friendly and they have a pitcher of water on the table for self serve. How do you order? First you choose regular or large size. Second, choose which sauce you want (Signature Onion, Cheese, Soy Glaze, Grated Daikon Ponzu, Green Onion Salt). Third, you can add on toppings. We ordered their fries and it was so tasty that we couldn't stop eating it. For myself I had to try the OG style Signature Onion and it didn't disappoint. It came on a sizzling hot skillet and the hamburg was nice and juicy and the portion size was satisfactory. It came with onion soup (very flavorful), pasta, white rice and cabbage. The Better Half, was swayed from ordering the hamburg as she saw STEAK and it was calling her name. Hey I didn't try to stop her... "Happy Wife, Happy Life!" She ordered the ribeye and she ate it all up. I guess I didn't have to ask her how it was as the empty plate speaks for itself. The staff was patient and very attentive throughout our meal. For now, it is BYOB and while it is on a first come, first served bases, they do take reservations for a party of 7 or larger. Something to keep in mind if you don't like waiting in line and if you can wrangle seven of your friends to come. Yes everyone needs to be there when you get seated. Hit this place up if you are like me and missing some great Japanese hamburger and If you are like the better half, a great steak too. read more

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So cute, delicious food and great service!! Free refills on soup and help Yourself to ice cream machine read more

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I just came for the food but Marujuu exceeded my expectations in regards to the quality of food and service. When you walk in, the staff immediately provides a welcoming atmosphere beginning with all of the staff greeting you before you get seated, to the server providing English-translated manga (specifically Chainsaw Man and Attack on Titan) for my family to read while we wait for the food. The wait for our main dishes, which were three hamburg plates, didn't take much time at all and we probably waited 20 minutes at the most, if not less. I've only been here once but the food was amazingly delicious and filling. The regular sized hamburg plates provide enough food for the average hungry stomach! I think it was interesting that the pasta on the plate had a subtle tomato flavor to it but yet it still went well with the demi-glace sauce I chose for the hamburg. The hamburg itself had juices flowing out of it with every cut I made into it, and the extra fried egg I ordered paired well with the demi-glace by making it have a creamier but yet still really savory taste to it. I quite literally savored every bite I took. The Calpico Sour (alcoholic drink) that I ordered was super cold and refreshing. I could barely taste the alcohol with how well they mixed everything in it! Price wise, it does cost ~$24 for the main hamburg dish without any add-ons, and depending on what you get for add-ons (or if you decide to order the more expensive rib-eye), it can get a bit expensive. I think you can still enjoy the hamburg a lot without add-ons though! read more

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Lunch in Kaimuki, Honolulu, Hawai'i... Irene, Daniel, and I decided to try this relatively new business named, Marujuu. It specializes in Japanese-style hamburger or "hamburg". Daniel and Irene parked in the paid metered stalls nearby. I walked a bit and found free street parking up the hill. Daniel arrived first, before the opening time of 11am to secure a spot in line. Good move because they do not take reservations and they're quite popular right now. Located at the former Koko Head Café and Chubbie's, this space between the parking lot and 12th Avenue, Marujuu had some cool anime decor on the walls. We had a table next to the open door in the back corner by the men's restroom. The glare from the outside was a bit annoying, but the breeze was refreshing! A pitcher of iced water was left on our table, along with plastic cups and a basket of utensils and disposable towel. Service was very attentive and helpful. I was surprised when they ladled the gravy over our hamburgs. I enjoyed all three flavors that we tried and shared: Green Onion Salt Marinade, Sweet Garlic Soy (a bit spicy for me) and the Signature Onion Sauce. Our favorite was the Original. Each meal came with a soup, pasta, veggies, and white rice. You can upgrade your rice and hamburg to larger portions for a slight upcharge. I would go again and order the Braised Hamburg with Mushroom demi-glace sauce next! read more

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Marujuu is located where Koko Head Cafe was located in Kaimuki. The decor is anime themed and it's very yellow inside. The table tops are for parties of 3+ but there was one table that seated 2 people. The center is a U shape counter seating. From what I noticed, it's seating for individuals and parties of 2. The menu is easy to read with photos. Customer service is friendly and they have a pitcher of water on the table for self serve. You choose what you would like in regular size or large size in the Hamburg section. Then you choose which flavor you would like to try. There are 5 different flavors available. Step 3 is adding on any toppings. You can upgrade your vegetables, pasta size and rice in steps 4-6. The other menu sections are slightly different but you would basically choose the size you would like. It's hard to choose since they all look so good but we decided to go with their Hamburg options. I dined with Irene and LB. We all ordered a different flavor and shared so we could try more of the menu. The three flavors we ordered were the Signature Onion Sauce, Sweet Garlic Soy Glaze and Green Onion Salt Marinade. They all came with onion soup, pasta, white rice and cabbage. From being seated till we got our food took about 30 minutes. It wasn't long at all and we got to catch up from all our travels. The food was good and portion size was just right. Personally, I enjoyed the Signature Onion Sauce the best. Great addition to the Kaimuki area! read more

Marujuu - Signature Onion Sauce (bottom), Sweet Garlic Soy Glaze (right) and Green Onion Salt Marinade (top) - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Ordered the Japanese hamburger steak with cheese and it was pure comfort food. The patty was juicy, tender, and full of flavor, with that classic Japanese-style seasoning that's rich but not heavy. The melted cheese on top was perfect--creamy, gooey, and took it to the next level. The sauce was savory with a slight sweetness and paired so well with the meat and rice. Everything came out hot and felt freshly made. Simple dish, executed really well. If you're in the mood for something hearty, cozy, and satisfying, this is a solid choice. I'd order this again without hesitation. read more

Marujuu - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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