First time at Marujuu, and definitely not my last! Their Washugyu burger recently popped up on my For You page, so I had to see what the hype was about. The restaurant has limited seating with a steady flow of people, but luckily, we were seated right away. They start you off with warm and delicious Japanese French onion miso soup, with self-serve stations for unlimited soup and rice. For appetizers, we got the refreshing salmon salad and crispy broccoli. Whatever you do, DO NOT skip the broccoli! It was perfectly crispy and so good, I've never loved vegetables so much. For our entrees, I got the hamburg and ribeye steak, while my boyfriend got the Washugyu burger, both served on sizzling plates. Between the food and atmosphere, it felt like we were transported to Japan. Everything was delicious, and we'll definitely be back! read more

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Sizzling Hamburg Steak Marujuu is a Japanese hamburg steak restaurant where your protein comes out on a sizzling platter with corn and onions. Your meal also comes with soup and rice, which are refillable. Between the sizzling platter and refills, you'll definitely leave satisfied. They can get pretty busy, so I recommend making a reservation. Overall, I enjoyed the meal, although I thought they were a little heavy-handed with the salt, and I like my food savory. It was still a good experience, but I would have preferred a little less seasoning. Come hungry and be ready for the sizzle. read more

Marujuu - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I've been curious about this place ever since they opened. We came for lunch and it was moderately crowded. The staff was friendly and cheerful. We started with a Lemon Sour and Yuzu Beer. Unfortunately, the Sour was mostly ice and I could barely taste the liquor. The Yuzu Beer was even worse -- it had a thin short hair in it, which my partner noticed right away, but we didn't bother sending it back. The food, however, was decent, especially the Hamburg Steak. I had the Classic with Daikon Ponzu Sauce and it was delicious. My partner ordered the Hamburg Steak with Rib Eye, but the Rib Eye was very lean for a Rib Eye, and the charcoal flavor overpowered the meat. Overall, we enjoyed the meal and the unique atmosphere, but there's still room for improvement. read more

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Food was incredibly good and tasty, packed with flavor, and cooked perfectly. On top of that, the service was great. The staff members were polite, attentive, and quick despite how busy it was. However, the major downside was the atmosphere. About half the dining area was very hot with poor ventilation, causing smoke from the kitchen cooking area to trap right where people were trying to eat. It got very hot and uncomfortable, making it hard to fully enjoy the meal (minus 1 star). I would definitely eat here again for the delicious food and wonderful staff, but I will strictly request a table far away from the hot half of the restaurant. read more

Marujuu - Hamburg and fried oyster - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My brother has been talking about wanting to go to Marujuu for a while now, so we visited on a Friday afternoon after work-- and it was a pleasant experience for the both of us. This is my second time here and my brother's first time. We were warmly greeted (in Japanese) by staff, and the restaurant walls are filled with posters of anime which I find really cool. We started off with the soup, which was light but flavorful. I remember the soup being different from the first time I came here, but this new version is actually much better. My brother ordered the Hamburg & Ribeye with Gorgonzola Cheese Sauce ($36), and he couldn't stop saying how much he liked the dish. He loves to eat beef and rich & creamy dishes, so it was the perfect choice for him. I ordered Hamburg & Fried Oysters with Grated Daikon Ponzu Sauce ($30), and I was surprised at how the sauce was able to cut through the richness of the hamburg and oysters, giving a really balanced flavor profile. They also have a corner when you can grab your own refills for rice and soup (it's unlimited!). I ended up pouring leftover sauce on my rice and getting more :) Metered parking available around the area, and there's also the municipal lot across the street. read more

Marujuu - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Food was pretty good for the price! The soup was delicious and it was free refills for rice and soup! My friends and I went in at 8PM, when it closed at 9PM. We got a variety of sauces, but I got the regular one! We sampled each other's dishes and they were really flavorful! The food came out in like 15ish minutes (of course give them some grace for not closing on us). The waiter was super nice! He was really nice, I forgot his name but he has blonde short hair (dyed). The restaurant has good parking & it's decorated with anime posters. A variety of booths and long tables. read more

Marujuu - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Food was ok. The karage was tasty. Wasnt the biggest fan though of the calamari. Didn't feel crispy enough. Hamburger steak was juicy but this might be weird but I kinda liked the free soup it came with more. Overall im glad I tried it but not sure if it will be a staple place for me with the cost and food. Overall didnt hate it but didnt love it either. read more

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Been reading about Marujuu and looking forward to trying g their food! Got seat and immediately got served menu and water- the service here is right on! Friendly and helpful . So many choices on sauces - we got the onion gravy ! We got started with their beef broth - very good and very good w/ their rice. Next came our salad and fries - great fries - then rice and hamburger served w/ corn. It was a delicious lunch and I'd love to go back to try their steak! Parking is limited to meter parking in the back of the restaurant. read more

Marujuu - You can play pac man while waiting for your table - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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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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First time trying Marujuu after seeing their new burgers on Instagram. Made reservations for Wednesday night at 5 pm. Got seated pretty quickly and staff was quick to explain the menu. I ordered the hambagu/ribeye combo with onion sauce and my friend got the hambagu with fried oysters and Gorgonzola sauce. We also ordered the fried broccoli. There was a clear broth with chunks of ground beef and onion in it which is refillable. It was warming and very tasty. Helped myself to a second cup while waiting for our food. Our food arrived sizzling hot, sauces on the side in a small gravy boat. We also received a small plate of rice and was informed that this too was refillable. The steak and hambagu were both very juicy and cooked to my preference. The sauce is what really made the dish though. I ended up pouring some on my rice, it was that good! The fried broccoli was also a big favorite on our table. It was crunchy and seasoned perfectly! As someone who normally dislikes broccoli, I could come here and eat tho everyday! Overall the experience was an excellent one. I will definitely be back. Going to invite my family to come try this place because they're suckers for Japanese hamburger steaks. read more

Marujuu - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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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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Had a great meal at Marujuu in Kaimukī! The hamburg was delicious and came with veggies, plus unlimited soup and rice, which made it an awesome value. The fried chicken and French fries were yummy too. Friendly, attentive service made the experience even better. I'll definitely be back! 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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the one time i enjoyed a chatty Lyft driver! great recommendation. we ventured to Marujuu for dinner on the suggestion of our Lyft driver. he actually recommended multiple restaurants in this "foodie" area of Kaimuki. we settled on Marujuu for it's high ratings and we're glad we did. Marujuu is inconspicously located in a side street off of 12th and Waialea. even with google maps, were turned around and flipped sideways! just look for the yellow building. we were welcomed in by a chorus of staff greeting us in Japanese. we lucked out and were promptly seated. the place started filling up as our dinner went on. this was our first venture to a Japanese Hamburger joint. we started a complimentary bowl of amazing broth. we ordered the side of the most delicious crispy broccoli, caesar salad, side of fries, a keiki burger, a regular burger and 2 ribeyes. we also chose the onion and demi glace sauces. ALL THE FOOD WAS AMAZING! so much umami in everything. flavor bombs exploding in our mouths, which is watering as i type. a couple rounds of Asahi rounded out our dinners. overall, a great experience and wonderful dinner. we highly recommend. 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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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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We decided to try the Japanese Hamburg steak. Coming into the restaurant had that good Japanese vibe of "Irasahai". Welcome. Come in. Koa was our waiter. He was very good. Answered all my questions. Even went to the chef to find out how the soup was prepared. The soup was really good. Hamburger bits and onion in a delicious broth. The really nice thing about here is that it's unlimited soup and rice. Something you find at Mang Inasal in the Philippines. First we had the fried calamari. It came served nice and hot. Unfortunately there's no dipping sauce. Just a lemon wedge. My wife decided on the hamburg steak with their signature onion sauce. I tasted the sauce and it was a bit on the sweeter side. I got the hamburg steak and ribeye combo. It was also served with broccoli and corn. I chose the demi-glace sauce. I thought it was served on a sizling platter but mine wasn't. It was hot but certainly not sizling. If you've ever been to Pepper Lunch they really serve you a sizling platter. I thought the hamburg steak was OK. I didn't think it was anything really special. I think you can get better hamburger steak elsewhere. Maybe it's the demi-glace sauce. It's just my personal opinion to having a hamburger made from scratch with a good mushroom gravy or just brown gravy. Being a Loco moco fan i had to order the egg. I wish they had easy over as an option but they don't. It comes sunny side up. The ribeye was good. We'll it's hard to really ruin a ribeye. It's cooked perfectly at medium rare. I was also looking forward to having soft serve ice cream but unfortunately it wasn't working. Sigh. I think the reason they offer you unlimited soup and rice is cause the entrees are on the smaller side. The service was great. Kudos to Koa. I know that many will disagree with my opinion on the hamburg steak cause it was really packed. This is based only on my tastes. If you have tried hamburg steak and enjoy it, you probably will enjoy here too. If you just eat hamburger steak or Loco moco you might wanna temper your expectations. read more

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Woohoo. We finally got a chance to dine at Marujuu. We've been wanting to try there since they opened but the lines were too long. We went at Lunchtime which according to our server was pretty mellow. Service was great from the front to the back. Very attentive and friendly. We tried the Hamburger Steak with both the Signature Onion Sauce and the Grated Daikon Ponzu sauce. Both were unique and delicious . The Hamburger Steaks were perfectly cooked and served piping hot on Sizzling platters. Their "Miso" soup was delicious it tasted like a Beef Onion Soup. They start you off with a cup of soup and a plate of rice, both you can refill yourself from the side bar. They have countertop and table service as well as delivery. We definitely have to go back to try what we saw on another couples table. The Onion Salad and the Nori Butter Cheese Fries . Highly recommended read more

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Great Japanese hamburger steak, We got the Oyster combo and Sausage combo. Oyster is beautifully fried and wonderful. Sausage is like a larger arabiki great snap and it's one of my favorite sausages. We got the demi glace sauce, ponzu and daikon sauce, and the cheese sauce. Havent tried their signature onion sauce so thats for the next time we go. They have all you can eat soup and rice, just have to go to the self serve pot and refill your bowls. Awesome staff, always helpful and comes around but not intrusive, Great place and very chill with lots of anime posters and books. read more

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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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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

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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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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Absolutely delicious and such a great experience! Marujuu was such a great find in Honolulu! The food was excellent, and the service was fantastic. I had the Classic Hamburg with the house special curry sauce, and it was absolutely amazing. The burger was flavorful and perfectly complemented by the curry sauce. I also loved that it came with unlimited rice and beef stock soup with onions--such a great combination and a really satisfying meal. We went on a Friday night without a reservation and were pleasantly surprised to be seated immediately at the counter bar. The service was friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. One thing to note is that it does get a little smoky inside from the hamburgs cooking, so our clothes smelled a bit like smoke afterward. Honestly, though, I didn't mind at all--the food was so good that it was completely worth it! Overall, Marujuu is definitely worth checking out if you're in Honolulu. Fantastic food, great service, and a really unique dining experience. I'll absolutely be back! read more