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There was my life before the egg toast, and now there is life after the egg toast and I am better for it. Get the egg toast. It is one of the most incredible things I've ever eaten and we're already talking about planning a return trip to Hilo just to get more egg toast. Ok, but also everything else here was great too. The edamame was super tasty with a LOT of garlic. The drinks were also very tasty, especially my lemongrass gimlet. The service was excellent and it wasn't crowded at all for an early dinner.
Here for a work conference and wanted to take my co worker to dinner. She's been working so hard;)! I couldn't convince her to enjoy a mocktail, though. We were there early and were so excited. The menu is wonderful and they had several specials! Lots of seating, and we were given the option for the izakaya or dining areas. My co worker picked the kabocha pumpkin salad and she loved it! She had a side of sesame chicken - and got a huge serving with lots of their yummy sauce. I ordered the bento box, which includes shrimp and mixed tempura. I picked the chicken teriyaki and sesame chicken as the other two entrees (thinking in advance of leftovers for later at the hotel). The miso soup, tempura and dipping sauce were superb! However, my sesame chicken was super dry and had very little sauce - I was scraping the tray to get a bit of sauce for the few pieces I tried to eat. (Comparatively, my co worker's empty plate was covered with sauce after she had plated her leftovers;() Same for my chicken teriyaki. I'd saved those for leftovers anyway; and asked for a cup of extra sauce for the takeout. I was offered a bag when I inquired. Perhaps I was preoccupied, but neither of these arrived. (And we were there awhile - because we chatted with some new guest arrivals.) After greeting the other guests, I forgot all about it until I placed the container in the hotel fridge. Oh well, these leftovers may be wasted unless I can bring a cooler home. Overall, they offer a great value and I'm usually totally happy with my meal. To be fair, early service was very good, until I tipped @ 20% (+) based on the receipt (some believe one shouldn't tip on tax, and I forgot to check). Not a big deal, but...I really needed a cup of sauce for the overly dry chicken leftovers. And yes, it's my fault for not speaking up earlier during the meal, and for forgetting to ask again afterwards. First time to be personally disappointed here, but again, my co worker was totally happy!
The day after Thanksgiving on the Big Island, we made our way to Hilo for lunch. It was getting busy, and we got one of the last tables. Started with Margaritas (stir, not slushy mix). Ordered Sesame Chicken (one regular size, one half size), regular-size Beef teriyaki, and 1/2 half-size Tofu Steak plate. Everybody was happy with their orders. I found the regular-sized Sesame Chicken was a nice portion- the chicken was breaded and overcooked, with the breading crunchy and the chicken tougher than expected. Braeden provided excellent and friendly service. Restrooms were very clean.
This place was delicious. Perfect stop later in the evening post volcano trip. The egg on toast appetizer is a MUST. I could eat two orders. Our server was the sweetest, and they let me try different sake before ordering. The side of mushrooms for $20 some dollars seemed outrageously pricey, but it was a large place of delicious mushrooms. Not just a small side. I had the hardest deciding between their entrees, it all looked so good. I got a sushi salmon and protein duo plate. I can't remember what protein, but remember that being pretty basic, with a lot of excess greens. I wished I got the bowl instead. Overall, it's a place I would go back to. The bar setting is my preferred seating location too. Had more decor it seemed walking in. That's where our server was too!
Everything from food , service to ambience was great. I'm from Kona, and I've always sent people there cause I've heard so many great reviews. But I've never seen to have made it there. And I finally made it today and it did not disappoint. I sat at the izakaya bar , I couldn't make up my mind with the menu. I ended up with the oyaku don and some mio sparkling sake. The portion was ginormous! I was a few bites in and had to pack it to go. Then I got home and wanted to kick myself. I forgot my food on the counter. I am so saddened by this
Good solid food! Some dishes were especially good...the egg toast, shiso bites and squid & eggplant. The sauté mushrooms and fries were ok. The combination dishes were pretty standard (sashimi, beef teriyaki, tempura)
Located on the Big Island of Hawaii in the cute town of Hilo. Miyo's is a popular local family style retaurant offering Japanese home style comfort food. They have tempura, sukiyaki, fresh fish, sushi, chicken and more. Suggest having a reservation as they can be very busy. Service was nice and friendly. Not fancy but lovely and comfrorable. Lots of parking out front. Located in a small business mix area
You can tell this place is a local gem! Typical local Japanese vibe. Food was tasty. Service was awesome. Pork tonkatsu was a little over done and Sukiyaki a little on the salty side. But, overall we left happy.
Very underwhelming experience, this restaurant is Japanese in name only. For starters, after being seated we had a 1 hour wait to be served food for a table of 4. And then we the food finally came, it was cold and unappetizing. Miso soup was way too salty and the salad was perfectly average. The beef teriyaki and chicken katsu combo plate came out lukewarm which is unacceptable considering I waited 1 hour and they can't even bring hot food. Shrimp tempura according to my mom was underwhelming and not the best tasting. Beef curry was the worst out of all the dishes. It was so watered down and tasted like water, 0 curry flavor whatsoever. Considering these plates were $25 each, I'd stay clear of this place. Definite tourist trap. If you want authentic Japanese food, go to the ramen place nextdoor instead. They have a better curry rice bowl despite being a ramen place.
So..... "Honolulu" has hit Hilo. 45 minute or more waits, long lines, izakayas, ramen, very little parking. Miyo - the long time Japanese restaurant has gone upscale. The prices are up, the bar is plentiful, the place is PACKED. I ended up here because the original place we were trying to go to had an hour wait. Yes, an hour wait in Hilo. My dad used to say "anything longer than 15 mins, I leave". No more. The lines are long and the prices are up. But, being from Honolulu, I am used to all of this! We asked to sit at the bar and was seated right away. It took a while to get drinks and food but I have to say, the old school food is still available. The katsu-curry was old school with broccoli in the curry and the katsu had an old school vibe - nicely seasoned when eaten by itself. I can't say I like the long lines and wait, but the food here is pleasantly familiar!
While waiting for the rest of our reunion group to arrive, three of us dined at Miyo's at the recommendation of our helpful Car Rental Agent Rose and, after seeing so many of my Yelp friends, like Terry K endorsement. Impressed with the deliciousness of the food while reasonableness of the prices, we all agreed... will be a repeat on future visits to Hilo. What we had: two if us ordered the popular ahi-don: a battered and fried generous portion of ahi, served over a bed of white rice and drizzled with a delicious slightly spicy and sweet sauce. Other friend ordered a eggplant and squid stir fry; portions so big that the rice was served on separate dish! Still, all places cleaned up without a grain of rice left... that good! Service was so friendly AND efficient. Restaurant conveniently located in a strip mall with lots of parking.
Stopped by on a reccomendation from a local friend and was not disappointed! Portion sizes were huge! We had tons of leftovers. I really enjoyed my sukiyaki and my sisters tonkatsu! Food was tasty and flavorful and satisfied the japanese craving. The only reason I did not give it 5 stars is because there wasnt anything I was raving about. Waitress was very attentive and patient with our large party. And the place was clean and decor well thought out! Definitely check this place out!
We had such a great dinner here! We came during happy hour and ordered a bento box, a combo, the steak fries, and the dynamite roll. Everything was delicious and the portions were huge. You definitely get a lot of food for your money. The drinks were great too. The matcha cocktail was amazing and one of my favorite drinks we tried. What really stood out was the service. The host, bartender, and our waitress were all so kind, friendly, and welcoming. Great food, generous portions, fun drinks, and genuinely wonderful service. Cute patio but you can't bring drinks out there, the bar inside was nice though. read more
5 months ago
It was a pleasure to discover this exceptional establishment offering a fusion of Asian cuisines. Food quality: Everything was fresh, tasty, and good portions for the money. Ambiente: Cozy, clean, and nicely decorated. Price: Priced right, and two people can enjoy a wonderful meal for under $116. Service: Right off the bat, the hospitality felt welcoming, the service was attentive, and our orders came very quickly. Good job! read more
9 days ago
We got there just before the end of their lunch service so the restaurant was empty with just one other patron already there. So we were a little hesitant about our experience. Nonetheless we ended up enjoying our meal. read more
3 days ago
There was my life before the egg toast, and now there is life after the egg toast and I am better for it. Get the egg toast. It is one of the most incredible things I've ever eaten and we're already talking about planning a return trip to Hilo just to get more egg toast. Ok, but also everything else here was great too. The edamame was super tasty with a LOT of garlic. The drinks were also very tasty, especially my lemongrass gimlet. The service was excellent and it wasn't crowded at all for an early dinner. read more
Here for a work conference and wanted to take my co worker to dinner. She's been working so hard;)! I couldn't convince her to enjoy a mocktail, though. We were there early and were so excited. The menu is wonderful and they had several specials! Lots of seating, and we were given the option for the izakaya or dining areas. My co worker picked the kabocha pumpkin salad and she loved it! She had a side of sesame chicken - and got a huge serving with lots of their yummy sauce. I ordered the bento box, which includes shrimp and mixed tempura. I picked the chicken teriyaki and sesame chicken as the other two entrees (thinking in advance of leftovers for later at the hotel). The miso soup, tempura and dipping sauce were superb! However, my sesame chicken was super dry and had very little sauce - I was scraping the tray to get a bit of sauce for the few pieces I tried to eat. (Comparatively, my co worker's empty plate was covered with sauce after she had plated her leftovers;() Same for my chicken teriyaki. I'd saved those for leftovers anyway; and asked for a cup of extra sauce for the takeout. I was offered a bag when I inquired. Perhaps I was preoccupied, but neither of these arrived. (And we were there awhile - because we chatted with some new guest arrivals.) After greeting the other guests, I forgot all about it until I placed the container in the hotel fridge. Oh well, these leftovers may be wasted unless I can bring a cooler home. Overall, they offer a great value and I'm usually totally happy with my meal. To be fair, early service was very good, until I tipped @ 20% (+) based on the receipt (some believe one shouldn't tip on tax, and I forgot to check). Not a big deal, but...I really needed a cup of sauce for the overly dry chicken leftovers. And yes, it's my fault for not speaking up earlier during the meal, and for forgetting to ask again afterwards. First time to be personally disappointed here, but again, my co worker was totally happy! read more
The day after Thanksgiving on the Big Island, we made our way to Hilo for lunch. It was getting busy, and we got one of the last tables. Started with Margaritas (stir, not slushy mix). Ordered Sesame Chicken (one regular size, one half size), regular-size Beef teriyaki, and 1/2 half-size Tofu Steak plate. Everybody was happy with their orders. I found the regular-sized Sesame Chicken was a nice portion- the chicken was breaded and overcooked, with the breading crunchy and the chicken tougher than expected. Braeden provided excellent and friendly service. Restrooms were very clean. read more
1 year ago
This place was delicious. Perfect stop later in the evening post volcano trip. The egg on toast appetizer is a MUST. I could eat two orders. Our server was the sweetest, and they let me try different sake before ordering. The side of mushrooms for $20 some dollars seemed outrageously pricey, but it was a large place of delicious mushrooms. Not just a small side. I had the hardest deciding between their entrees, it all looked so good. I got a sushi salmon and protein duo plate. I can't remember what protein, but remember that being pretty basic, with a lot of excess greens. I wished I got the bowl instead. Overall, it's a place I would go back to. The bar setting is my preferred seating location too. Had more decor it seemed walking in. That's where our server was too! read more
3 months ago
Everything from food , service to ambience was great. I'm from Kona, and I've always sent people there cause I've heard so many great reviews. But I've never seen to have made it there. And I finally made it today and it did not disappoint. I sat at the izakaya bar , I couldn't make up my mind with the menu. I ended up with the oyaku don and some mio sparkling sake. The portion was ginormous! I was a few bites in and had to pack it to go. Then I got home and wanted to kick myself. I forgot my food on the counter. I am so saddened by this read more
Good solid food! Some dishes were especially good...the egg toast, shiso bites and squid & eggplant. The sauté mushrooms and fries were ok. The combination dishes were pretty standard (sashimi, beef teriyaki, tempura) read more
10 months ago
Located on the Big Island of Hawaii in the cute town of Hilo. Miyo's is a popular local family style retaurant offering Japanese home style comfort food. They have tempura, sukiyaki, fresh fish, sushi, chicken and more. Suggest having a reservation as they can be very busy. Service was nice and friendly. Not fancy but lovely and comfrorable. Lots of parking out front. Located in a small business mix area read more
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9 months ago
Very underwhelming experience, this restaurant is Japanese in name only. For starters, after being seated we had a 1 hour wait to be served food for a table of 4. And then we the food finally came, it was cold and unappetizing. Miso soup was way too salty and the salad was perfectly average. The beef teriyaki and chicken katsu combo plate came out lukewarm which is unacceptable considering I waited 1 hour and they can't even bring hot food. Shrimp tempura according to my mom was underwhelming and not the best tasting. Beef curry was the worst out of all the dishes. It was so watered down and tasted like water, 0 curry flavor whatsoever. Considering these plates were $25 each, I'd stay clear of this place. Definite tourist trap. If you want authentic Japanese food, go to the ramen place nextdoor instead. They have a better curry rice bowl despite being a ramen place. read more
So..... "Honolulu" has hit Hilo. 45 minute or more waits, long lines, izakayas, ramen, very little parking. Miyo - the long time Japanese restaurant has gone upscale. The prices are up, the bar is plentiful, the place is PACKED. I ended up here because the original place we were trying to go to had an hour wait. Yes, an hour wait in Hilo. My dad used to say "anything longer than 15 mins, I leave". No more. The lines are long and the prices are up. But, being from Honolulu, I am used to all of this! We asked to sit at the bar and was seated right away. It took a while to get drinks and food but I have to say, the old school food is still available. The katsu-curry was old school with broccoli in the curry and the katsu had an old school vibe - nicely seasoned when eaten by itself. I can't say I like the long lines and wait, but the food here is pleasantly familiar! read more
8 months ago
While waiting for the rest of our reunion group to arrive, three of us dined at Miyo's at the recommendation of our helpful Car Rental Agent Rose and, after seeing so many of my Yelp friends, like Terry K endorsement. Impressed with the deliciousness of the food while reasonableness of the prices, we all agreed... will be a repeat on future visits to Hilo. What we had: two if us ordered the popular ahi-don: a battered and fried generous portion of ahi, served over a bed of white rice and drizzled with a delicious slightly spicy and sweet sauce. Other friend ordered a eggplant and squid stir fry; portions so big that the rice was served on separate dish! Still, all places cleaned up without a grain of rice left... that good! Service was so friendly AND efficient. Restaurant conveniently located in a strip mall with lots of parking. read more
Stopped by on a reccomendation from a local friend and was not disappointed! Portion sizes were huge! We had tons of leftovers. I really enjoyed my sukiyaki and my sisters tonkatsu! Food was tasty and flavorful and satisfied the japanese craving. The only reason I did not give it 5 stars is because there wasnt anything I was raving about. Waitress was very attentive and patient with our large party. And the place was clean and decor well thought out! Definitely check this place out! read more
I wanted to try this place since we were on a quick vacation on the Big Island. We checked out their menu the day before, and we wanted to make it here before we left. We decided to dine for dinner. After a long drive back from Kona, in the pouring rain and fog, we figured we it out before we go back to our hotel. We were greeted promptly and seated. Our waitress brought us water and made some suggestions on what their popular dishes were. We settled on the squid and eggplant plate and the tempura zaru. The whole staff were so nice and accommodating. They heard that it took us around 2hrs to get back to Hilo, that they brought us out a little appetizer "that the chef" was testing to see if they wanted to put it on the menu. As we waited for our food, we dined on the appetizer (hamachi carpaccio with ponzu and green onion) which was a perfect balance of flavor with all the ingredients working well. Our food came out and it was good. My girlfriend got the squid & eggplant. The squid was tender and the eggplant cooked perfect with a light char on in. My tempura and soba was tasty. The tempura came with 2 shrimp, and a mix of vegetables. Overall, very nice, clean restaurant. Friendly staff, and good food. We would dine here again to try some of their other dishes. read more
4 months ago
10/14/2024 Izakaya Miyo 564 Hinano St Hilo, HI 96720 I went here for a late lunch on a Monday. I waited at the outside podium to be seated and had a short wait while my table was prepared. It's mostly a table and chair setup with a long bench at the far wall. Many of the tables had used service items, so it looks like this place gets busy. Wait service was friendly and helpful. I had the lunch sized broiled Saba and cold tofu, which came with a green salad and rice. The miso soup had good flavor and some cubes of tofu and kombu slices. The rice was dry and hard, what my Japanese mother called poroporo, which can't be used to make sushi because it's not sticky. The Saba consisted of three dainty fillets and maybe I should have had the regular for$7 more? The fish was juicy and mainly bone free. The meal was okay spoiled by the rice and the portions made it a not so good value. No repeat for me. read more
2 months ago
This has been a home favorite restaurant of mine for as long as I can remember. Clean restaurant and we had a reservation for 8 people, our table was ready for us. I will say it was a bit hot in there, maybe the ac wasn't working or not close enough to us because we were seated by the door. I always get the shrimp and vegetable tempura plate ($30). It comes with miso soup (best miso soup in my opinion), wonderful service, and delicious food. A MUST GO place in Hilo. read more
It's a cute little spot with a cozy setup, nothing fancy. We had to take a bar top table since the regular tables were full, but it was very comfortable. The ahi don was cooked perfectly and tasted better than expected. The 12-piece combo sashimi was so fresh and served at the perfect temperature. I would come here and order the same things again or venture around the menu. A little on the pricey side but the fish is fresh. read more
1 year ago
Consistently good every time we eat here! Tasty Japanese food options, comfortable indoor dining and attentive staff! Would definitely recommend and look forward to our next meal here! read more
First time getting the ahi don and I couldn't be any happier. This plate was so delicious and the portion was big. I didn't finish my plate so can't wait to finish my leftovers. The server was also top notch and always made sure our table had everything. read more
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Went for Valentine's Day. Food look skimpy to me compared to the last time I was there. Was very disappointed especially for what I paid. Plus they were out of so many things. Very disappointed this time. read more
Located in Manono shopping center in Hilo, this local Japanese eatery serves up TASTY home cooking like your grandma used to. Everything was delicious, the appetizers were hot and mouth watering. The sukiyaki was one of the best ones I've had! No complaints here! Make reservations, everyone comes here! read more
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We were seated right away at Miyo's, and our waiter was SUPERRRR helpful (I wish we had gotten her name!). She recommended the tonkotsu curry, and my mom and I LOVED it. I ordered the combination A with shrimp and vegetable tempura, salad, and mixed sashimi (salmon and ahi), and it was soooooo gooooooddddd. We also tried the lava cake with Tahitian vanilla ice cream, and I loved the ice cream so much I think I'll order that by itself for dessert next time. There's lots of indoor and outdoor seating, which makes it a great spot to relax and enjoy your meal. 10/10 recommend for delicious food, great service, and a chill atmosphere! read more
I was staying in Hilo for just one night and there were a handful of restaurants recommended to me by friends. I ended up booking a reservation at Miyo's and I'm so glad I did. Their portions are big, and the food was delicious for the most part! One of my sons ordered the beef curry, and I could have easily shared that with him. The other son ordered plain udon, which he slurped up in no time. I ordered the bento box with fried tofu and chicken teriyaki. All bento boxes come with shrimp and vegetable tempura, rice, and miso soup .. all for $23! I would not recommend the chicken teriyaki, but the fried tofu was wonderful (it's like agedashi tofu). If I ever return to Hilo, I would definitely come here again. Reservations are a must as all tables were taken on this Friday evening. read more
2 years ago
Grumpy hostess who doesn't smile. Lukewarm miso soup. Kampachi Kama had a bitter aftertaste. "Salad" was lettuce, underripe tomatoes, a few slivers of carrot. Tempura cold. This used to be my favorite Hilo restaurant. Its decline has been so sad to see. read more
2 years ago
Service was friendly and helpful though the hostess was inside when we showed up (not a big deal at all). Food was out quick and very good. Zara soba noodles were as expected with some onion and wasabi to spice it up. The tempura addition was nice. The bento box was big and varied. Highly recommend. read more
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