Good fresh poke. Reasonable prices. Nice friendly staff. Pay cash otherwise it cost more with…read morecredit card.

Located in the Nuuanu shopping center, by Starbucks. Found…read morethis place on accident. I actually went to Starbucks and seen the sign right outside. We decided to go and check it out. My children loved their sushi rice! Poke was also fresh. The service was quick, i wish i had a little more time to look at the menu though. I felt like i was rushed a little. Everything is clean in the store. They also have a variety of musubis as well.

I can't tell you how much I love this place. If I can't decide where to get dinner, this is where I…read morealways end up. They have the best poke/sashimi hands down. Their fish is always fresh. They also sell Hawaiian food such as kalua pork and laulau. Their salmon belly plate was my favorite. Now, I have a new favorite. It's the hamachi kama plate $15.95. It comes with your choice of poke, kim chee, taegu and rice sprinkled with furikaki. I get the ahi wasabi with soy sauce. I didn't realize that they sold jelly fish until my friend bought me some. It's around $17 a pound. I get a quarter pound and it comes out to a little over $4. I love the crunchy texture and how they season it. It goes perfectly with the white rice. Looking from the outside, I know this place looks like a hole in the wall. Trust me, it's one of the best poke that you'll ever have.

Real mom-and-pop hole-in-the-wall. Couldn't even tell if it was open from the outside as it's so…read morenon-descript and worn down. But the locals know, and they've been coming here for years as it has a dedicated following. Inside, two nice Filipina ladies were working the kitchen and the register. This is strictly a takeout place as there is no seating inside at all. When you walk in, there's a big refrigerated window of fresh fish assortment, poke style. Lots to choose from so I had to sample a few. Menu is large, so I won't go through all of it. But they do serve local food here to go with the fish. Ordered a sort of plate lunch with lau lau, rice and Hamachi fish. Portions a large and priced well for what you're getting. The fish was great, but I thought the lau lau was a bit dry. Kind of disappointing. What I would suggest is just sticking to the poke if you're ordering here. At any rate, a good time was had by all.

Kalbi and tempura This place is good I tell ya…read moreThe best is their adobo fried rice But everything else is extra nice But 2nd is their ox tail soup Make sure you come here in a sedan or a coup Most everything here was great. I'd say their ox tail soup and adobe fried rice were the winners. Think this is the best fried rice I've had in a while if not ever.

Located on Ward Ave. just passed Blaisdell Center, Asahi Grill is an OG of oxtail soup and great…read moreand affordable place to eat. PARKING They have a small lot, which has about 10 stalls. Can be a tight fit for some bigger vehicle, but there is street parking. RESTAURANT Fairly clean, but it has that old style look to it. The chairs and tables are out of date and the place is fairly dim. I think if they did some small renovations Asahi Grill would look a little more inviting. Waiters are nice and friendly as always. FOOD Food is old school and in my opinion, local style comfort food! The oxtail, which is what their known for is so good! The hamburger steak with onions is also one of the best tasting that I've had. Tuna melt is also a popular choice. I'd get that if you're not craving for something over filling. Fries has always been fresh and crispy when we eat here. If you're craving for local food with out breaking the bank, Asahi Grill is a great choice and it's in town!

What a great location! Located in Salt Kakaako…read more If you are in a rush, I would call ahead or make an online order. The food is cooked to order so it may take a bit longer. My favorites here are the fish. Any fish they cook has been delicious! Also, I'm a huge fan of their Ebi sandwich. It's quite a lot and very good! Get side fries too! I love how they change their side salad or pasta and it's not always the same. If you want to drink beer, they have some good choices. Dine in or dine outside. All comes in plate lunch style.

Customer service was quick and the food came out pretty quick, as well. I went during an off-time,…read moremaybe around 6ish on a Saturday? It wasn't busy at all. Usually, this place is pretty busy with no seating available. I'm a little disappointed in the presentation of the food. The katsu plate was $16 and it was underwhelming. The Pioneer Saloon near Diamond Head gives a little more food.

Old school Okinawan cuisine. .Love the Champuru shoyu pork and Nasubi…read more Friendly local service! And atmosphere. Daily specials written in the white board.

I met an high school friend there and was excited to sit and visit. She had never been to this…read morerestaurant and enjoyed the food, service and ambiance. When we arrived it wasn't busy but the dynamics quickly changed as the lunch crowd arrived. Our choices for lunch made the experience positive. Service is quick, food is fresh and ambiance is comfortable. I've been here a number of times and enjoyed it every time. My friend said she's coming back. Thank you Utage for the great service, fresh food and ambiance of comfort wanting to return again.

Yohei Sushi Restaurant opened in 1990 in Kalihi by founder/sushi chef Kazuto Obara and his wife who…read morehad immigrated to Hawaii from Hiroshima in the 1970's. It was his dream to open his own authentic Japanese restaurant using his special omakase experience from Japan and one of the first authentic sushi restaurants in Honolulu. It was a concept of "bringing Japan's finest to Hawaii" with a desire to "build a bridge between the two cultures of Japan and Hawaii." In 2018, operations were taken over by Testsuya Matsuda. A 2nd location was opened in Kahala in Jan 2024 by Hiroshima Mazda, whose specialty is traditional Japanese sushi (or omakase). Yohei Sushi 's menu offerings include: * Teishoku (or set meal). Comes with miso soup, rice, Japanese pickles, cold soba noodles, seasonal side dish. Main entrees are sashimi, tempura, maguro, misoyaki butterfish, ahi steak, saba. Salmon, ahi belly, katsu, and more. * Sushi Bar. With miso soup. Menu offerings are deluxe & standard assorted sushi, maguro don, Chirashi sushi. * Noodles. Choice of udon or soba with various combinations, e.g., nabeyaki, tempura, tororo, tanuki, zaru, kitsune, tori, tukimi, kake, and ojiya udon. Also, combo meals of tendon/noodle, sushi/noodle; and donburi of unaju, oyako don and ten-ju. * Side order & ala carte. Includes sashimi, chawanmushi, ika, shinkomori, murokyu, soft shell crab, miuzuku, Hiyahakko, edamame, tempura. Ahi belly katsu, misoyaki butterfish, saba, seafood tempura, maguro temprta, ahi steak, salmon. We've had the following: * Tendon and Noodle. Deep fried tempura of shrimp and assorted veggies in a rice bowl with sauce & hot udon. Very filling and tasty! * Tempura Teishoku. This teishoku had 3 large pieces of fried tempura shrimp and assorted veggies, e.g., carrot, eggplant, green beans, pumpkin, that were light and non-oily. Our teishoku meals came with pickled veggies, cold soba, rice, and miso soup with lots of wakame and radish sprouts. Very flavorful! They also offered a complimentary birthday scoop of ice cream with a dollop of an as a topping, which was refreshing and paired well! * Maguro Tempura Teishoku. Hubby's choice of fried tempura tuna set, and he noted that there were 8 large tender pieces of maguro that was lightly fried and non-oily. Very delicious and filling! * Unagi nigiri. The unagi was so flaky, tender, and light and had the right amount of sauce. Loved it! The presentation of the meals was beautifully plated with real, authentic Japanese small dish bowls and plates. The food was of good quality and very flavorful! Customer service was excellent! Diners are greeted by staff upon entering and thanked when leaving. The old-time servers were very patient, attentive, welcoming, and gracious! Our food orders came out in a timely manner, and the servers, with smiles, frequently asked if everything was okay and if we needed anything else. Hours of operation are: lunch daily from 11a to 2p, dinner from 5p to 9p, closed Wed. Happy hour is from Thurs to Tues from 1:30p to 5p. Located in Kokea Center that looks like a run-down strip mall at Dillingham Blvd and Kokea St, the restaurant interior has a great ambiance as if you were dining in Japan, as it is comfortable and welcoming. It was amazing to see almost every table was taken by dining customers. Reservations are a must, as people are turned away. Good thing I called for lunch reservations at 12:15p on a weekday, which was tha last table available. And the restaurant was packed the entire time that we were there! Free parking in the private lot shared by other businesses, as well as metered street parking. Yohei Sushi has been successful over the past years in its presentation, flavors, taste, and customer service, and we hope to return to try different menu offerings!

TL;DR A terrific…read moreJapanese restaurant with high-quality set courses. ----- Yohei is a quintessential Japanese restaurant in the heart of Honolulu. The food is delicious, the presentation is on point, and the service is attentive and friendly. There are many great Japanese spots in Honolulu, and Yohei is certainly one of them. During my most recent visit, I ordered the Shrimp and Maguro Tempura Teishoku. I've never had tuna tempura before, so I decided to try it. The teishoku comes with several small side dishes, the tempura, doba, rice, and miso soup. It's a solid amount of food. Everything was oishikatta, and I left the restaurant feeling full. The tempura was airy, crunchy, and cooked to perfection. The soba noodles were chewy and springy, and the side dishes nicely complimented the main courses. I enjoyed it all! There are so many Japanese options in Honolulu, but I will certainly be back to Yohei at some point.

Update on Yama's Fish Market today I decided to do a take out . I went into their reach in…read morerefrigerator and I picked up their somen salad since today was a hot day . It was very refreshing on a hot day I also looked for their pasta salad my sister said I need to try it . They did have pasta salad available although the container was larger than I thought and since it's only my wife and I didn't purchase any maybe next time . Support local

I ordered the Laulau, beef stew combination and a somen salad for hubby…read more Nice people, easy 10 minute wait, but honestly, the stew was inedible and so disappointing. The beef pieces had a ton of fat and the pieces were little tiny squares smaller than a piece of poke. The veggies were overcooked and mushy and the celery was stringy. I had to throw it away. In comparison to Young's Fish Market Beef Stew, Yama's was a real let down. The laulau was undercooked and yet the pork was dry, so out it went as well. I think I will stick with Young's Fish Market for both of those things as they do it perfectly with tender lau laus and moist proteins perfectly seasoned on the inside.

Owner/cook Lyndon Okata opened Okata Bento, an iconic, old-school, hole-in-the-wall, Japanese…read moretake-out plate lunch and bento shop on Dec. 1981 in Kaimuki. (Thanks to Yelper Craig T. who reminded me that it has been awhile since I last visited Okata Bento.) Initially started as a food truck, Okata Bento serves bentos, plate lunches, donburi, and sandwiches that are known for their quality and reasonable prices. Each bento comes in 2 sizes (medium & large) and has a layer of topped with furikiake, mahimahi, luncheon meat, egg roll, takuan, kamabako, and shredded cabbage; choices of entrée are teri beef/chicken, char siu chicken, mahi mahi, chicken/pork katsu, mix bento. Each plate lunch comes with 2 scoops rice, shredded cabbage, and mac salad; choices of entrees are the same as the bento and also hamburger/teri burger steak, loco moco, and luncheon meat/eggs. Donburis come in 2 sizes (mini & large) and include oyako, pork/chicken katsu, gyudon. Sandwiches include a variety of burgers, teri beef/chicken, mahi mahi, chicken katsu, luncheon meat/egg, grilled cheese. Hubby and I had the following: * Oyako donburi. Topped with sliced onions, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, and a mixed egg on rice, it was not overly sweet, but simply delicious! * Large bento mix of teri beef/chicken. Cut to bite-size pieces (great for toddlers), the soft and tender chicken and beef were glazed with slightly different teri sauces that seeped through the rice, making it very delicious and flavorful! We enjoyed the sides - egg roll, takuan, fishcake, shredded cabbage, mahi mahi, and luncheon meat. Yes, a side of mahi mahi even! And real luncheon meat, not spam! * Teri cheeseburger. Tasty homemade burger topped with cheese and flavorful teri sauce, which was a little messy to eat with the teri sauce oozing out of the bun, but am not complaining because it was so good! The food items are simple, delicious, and old-school or how we remember them being made many years ago. No fusion cuisine, no additional add-on ingredients, but what it was, pure and simple. This is a one-man operation. Owner/cook Lyndon will write your order on a notepad, take your payment (cash only), and prep/cook your order. As all requests are made to order, there may be a wait if there are others before you. Lyndon is efficient, as he has been doing this for years. Prices are very reasonable and below market prices for what you get. Note that Lyndon has no plans of going digital, as he believes it would increase prices. This is literally a hole-in-the-wall takeout shop only. Once your order is placed, you wait outside on the sidewalk until your order is ready, as there is no room inside. Old school eateries such as this have mostly disappeared, as owners have retired without any interest by others to take over due to the hard work and long hours required. And this includes Lyndon, who has two grown children who are employed in respectable jobs in New York City. Hours of operation are Mon to Sat (generally) 12n to 4p, Sun closed; since Lyndon is the sole worker, he determines his work hours, so don't be alarmed if it's late to open. Located at the top of Waialae Ave next to Cowcow's Tea and between Center St and Koko Head Ave, the restaurant does not have its own designated parking. Parking is available in the municipal lots across the street or metered parking along Waialae Ave. We do not go as much as we would like to due to the sometimes long waits and lack of parking, but we enjoy the delicious offerings of Okata Bento. We hope to go more often before this shop disappears if owner Lyndon decides to retire. Yes, this is how it was years ago and brings back good kid-time memories! Support local!

Update on Okata Bento today for lunch decided to pass by the establishment if there was a meter…read moreparking I would stop . Luckily right in front of Bank of Hawaii there was a parking so I parked . I ordered a cheeseburger for my wife and a mini chicken Oyako Donburi. I loved their Donburi very plain which is good only onions, mushroom, eggs and of course the chicken Katsu on top . The sauce was not too sweet just right how I like it . My wife said the cheeseburger was very good she said old school type of homemade beef patty little crispy on the end. The bun also crispy left on the flat top grill for a few seconds. The sauce was all mixed in . Just a reminder cash only and if you're in a rush this place is not for you . It's a one man show the owner cooks on the grill and takes your order . He also cooks made to order so it takes a little longer . Also parking can be a hassle if there's no metered parking available you'll need to park in the municipal parking across the street . Support local