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    Natsunoya Tea House

    4.3 (377 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    NATSUNOYA TEA HOUSE ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Isabella G.

    Being my first omakase experience, it was amazing! It's some of the best sushi I've ever had the menu was so diverse and definitely worth it. I even got to try sea urchin for the first time which was also a first! The atmosphere was peaceful and my group had our own room. The chef was very friendly and when I made a drawing on a plate out of sauce, he took it to the back kitchen to show everyone. This was such a fun experience and I'd love to come back!

    Shrimp tempura, yakisoba, sushi, rice, inari..,
    Rhondi S.

    We where here for a baby shower. Large area with beautiful views of downtown and the Pacific Ocean. Service is great, plenty of food from inari sushi, California rolls, spicy tuna and more. Delicious Japanese eggplant that is marinated in a sweet soy sauce vinaigrette- delicious. Crispy shrimp tempura, tempura veggies from kabocha to mushrooms. Chicken teriyaki, teriyaki beef short ribs were delicious as well as the yakisoba. Valet parking.

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    Sheila A.

    Used to be my favorite place for sushi. Felt so at home here and we went all the time. Loved the BYOB aspect and the sushi chef Sho always served the best fish. They tried to make improvements by renovating the counter which was okay but honestly I liked the other classic look where we could see what kind of fish was available. They also stopped the BYOB because they started to sell alcohol. Actually you can still BYOB but the corkage fee is ridiculously high so not worth paying it. Despite these changes I was still willing to make this our go to place for sushi. My low rating is because they ruined the place by making it MANDATORY to order the omakase. I don't want to be forced to get the omakase when I know what I like to eat and that's what I want to order. I've been going here for so many years and I am truly disappointed that loyal patronage means nothing to this family owned business. Sho is still awesome and I'm sorry that he has to be subjected to these changes too. He seemed so much happier before they made these so called "improvements ". If they change their policy back to allow people to order Ala carte without mandating the omakase I would return. Not sure if that will ever happen. If customer loyalty means anything to them, perhaps they will. We shall see....

    Charlyn I.

    Chef Sho does it again! I think this is my 3rd time here and it's always amazing! The atmosphere is so chill, clean and renovated since the last time I came. The omakase set was delicious and we also had extras like a steak, agadashi tofu, chawan mushi, squid, and a very delicious matcha and strawberry cheesecake for dessert. Mycah (owner) was such an awesome host and made us feel so special. You did great things to the experience especially with a bottle of sake & a birthday candle in my cheesecake. Visited the little koi pond in the back. Party of 4 slowly rolled out of this wonderful place since Mycah did not have 4 wheelbarrows to help us. This was a perfect dinner! Even the valet dudes were so friendly! Mahalo!!

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    Heidi H.

    Attended a dinner. Good food fellowship. Nice view. Service was good. Valet $8.00 plus tip. Four parties the night I went. The fish was a bit salty but everything else tasty. No one else knew about the WWII - spy reporting about Pearl Harbor...oh well.

    Ray B.

    Went to this restaurant for a Christmas party. Great view of the city and a nice, open comfortable place. The food was good. Plenty of choices for the party. Everything was presented nicely. Fried items were crispy, flavorful. Salads and fruits were nice and fresh. Staff were super nice and accommodating. Great atmosphere.

    Soft shell crab- 5/5
    Peter C.

    It's been to so long since I last dined at Natsunoya Tea House. They have been around and are known to have hosted many weddings and banquets. Did you know tucked within is a sushi bar that seats 12 diners? It was my first time dining at the sushi counter and the experience was unforgettable. You have the options of ordering omakase, nigiri, hand rolls, and cooked items from the kitchen. Everything was good and no complaints. Service was on point with lots of smiles making me feel as though I'm dining at a good friend's place. Reservations are suggested and spots get booked weeks out. They are open Wednesday- Saturday.

    Brought our own sake
    Tricia M.

    Went to the sushi bar for the first time....lets just say...I will be back...for $90 per person it's a omakase. 14 pieces of nigiri and 4 items from the kitchen. You can do byob and there is a 14.00 or 15.00 corkage. But they do have sake, wine and beer . Everything was superb! Fish was so fresh. Service was stellar!!! There are about 10 seating at the bar so definitely make sure you make reservations on line !

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    Jill M.

    I've been here a number of times over the years, and I must say, it's a wonderful place to enjoy a special occasion! I had a surprise baby shower here in one of private cottages, attended a company holiday party, and hosted my son's first birthday party here. All were outstanding experiences! The food here is high quality and crafted carefully. Many people say their shrimp tempura is the best they've ever had. I have to agree that it's quite good and fresh! We recently booked the Nigo room upstairs for a 1st birthday party. What I especially love is that you can bring your own pupu, desserts. and drinks! They provide ice for .50 cents a guest, which is so reasonable! When we arrived, everything was already set! The AC was on and running cold. The extra tables I requested were already set up with tablecloths. Even the ice water and hot tea they provide were out. That was fabulous! We arrived an hour early to set up and with all our extra hands, that was enough time. The room can seat up to 50, and we had about 35. I probably wouldn't push it past 40. Oh, and I'd be remiss if I didn't mention that the view from in there is absolutely stunning! Nearly 360 degrees of ocean and urban Honolulu! Breathtaking! We choose buffet A, which was $32/person. The food spread was delicious! We had rice, noodles, macaroni salad, fruit, regular salad, hibachi chicken, agedashi tofu, teriyaki beef, and shrimp and vegetable tempura. Our room attendant was thoughtful, polite, prompt, and checked in on us many times. I loved how homey the room felt. We were upstairs and had our own bathroom. It felt nice and secluded from others. Don't hesitate to book a party here. They do a great job!

    Terry K.

    My review, 15 years ago of Natsunoya Tea House was slim and thin. It's high time I update this review with the happenings: Preface to say that during the Pandemic, Natsunoya was my place to pick up ready made food, aka bento boxes. After the Panedemic; regular catered dinners resumed including the Furo-Ba Sushi room Finally!!!!!! after 15 years my dining partners and I had a meal at the Furo-Ba sushi room. Reservations recommended because Furo-Ba is not open everyday (Wednesday-Saturday open 5-9 pm) . There are 12 seats that make up the Sushi bar and 2 high tops that would seat an additional 4 people. So- therein lies a more important reason for your reservation. In addition to the sushi and sashimi menu, there are kitchen items you can order. We had the agedashi tofu, hamachi kama, chicken karaage, soft shell crab, veggie and shrimp tempura and the infamous sashimi omakase and all dishes pretty darn good. I'm not even going to discuss the price! Hint- another reason to dine there. Oh oh! Don't let me forget! it's a BYOB location I am not going to be a stranger to Natsunoya ever again! Not only is the food good, the staffing is fantastic, personable and courteous. Last point? There is a lot of history to Natsunoya Tea House who is over 100 years old. Go do your research! Then go to eat! #oldiesbutgoodies #Natsunoyateahouse #goodfood #winerules

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    Starla T.

    Six stars to Natsunoya because 5 stars isn't enough. I absolutely love Natsunoya's! Hands down the food is always so good. Some of my favorite are: tempuras (shrimp is a must), pulehu beef, steamed fish, potato/noodle mac salad. This review is more for those planning events. It was so easy to coordinate and work with Natsunoya to plan my event. They were patient with me and very helpful. I would totally have more events here in the future. Notes: -Read their website, it has a lot of helpful info. -Plan ahead! If you want a specific date, you need to plan and reserve early! -Nigo room is upstairs, there is no elevator so plan accordingly. - Arrive early, it's best to valet your car. Overall the staff were super helpful and food so tasty! I totally recommend having your next event there!

    Elaine L.

    Delicious food and affordable prices for large parties! It's truly a hidden gem located in the Liliha residential area. I would recommend booking ahead for large gatherings!

    Tempura- a must order
    Jenna S.

    *Sushi Bar Review* came on a Wednesday for dinner and we were the only party, so the food came out fast! I made a reservation a couple weeks in advance. The parking is very easy. My favorite things were the tempura, oysters and Nigiri. The tempura batter here is perfect and it came out hot and crispy. The batter is so light and not greasy. The soft shell crab was also delicious but it wasn't hot when they served it to us. The oysters were fresh and the perfect size (Kumamoto I believe). I wish I had skipped the Omakase and just got a dozen or more oysters! The Omakase was good but I received the full/ large size when I ordered the small portion. Ribeye steak was a bit tough, wouldn't recommend ordering it. Stick with the sushi and sashimi! You order all the hot food with the waiter and Chef Sho will take all the sushi orders. Overall I highly recommend this place just because of the history and the sushi bar is nice and relaxing.

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    Happy birthday Charlyn!! Hope to see you again soon!

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    Is the stage room on the first floor?

    Yes

    How big of a party can be accommodated?

    You should call them to see what they can do for your party! They have different size rooms that can accommodate various sized groups. Nigo Room on 2nd floor can accommodate up to 50. The adjacent room appeared to accommodate roughly 10-12.… 

    Do you accept walk ins for dining in?

    this is a banquet style restaurant and a sushi bar (booked 2 weeks out). The rooms need to be reserved with a non refundable fee (for setup and break down) plus a non refundable hold that can be applied to food purchase. Menu options need to be… 

    Does anyone have pictures of the nigo room?

    Yes, my review below shows several shots. Would have posted here, but I don't see that feature.

    They no longer do curbside pickup and only do catering, does that mean no dine in either?

    Dine in is available. We dined in a few weeks ago. Best to call and ask

    Is upstairs wheelchair/walker accessible?

    No. It's an old house/building. Hallways are narrow.

    Is this place baby stroller Accessable?

    yes. i recall ramps at the entrance and first floor rooms

    Is the tea house BYOB?

    Yes it is

    How much is the valet parking?

    1/28/2020: Valet parking is $6 for the restaurant; parking is free in the lot for sushi bar patrons so Natsunoya recommends giving the valet a $2 tip

    I have been here for banquets a long time ago but wondering if I can just come here for dinner or lunch for two?

    Only the sushi bar has restaurant service. Rest of the space are for catered events.

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