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    Restaurant Osaka

    3.8 (137 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Korean
    Closed • Closed
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Kim Chee
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    At first stepping in , we were on a kalbi mission, only had two people, mind you it's about 4:30pm. We were seated and menus given. They have a good selection of eats, Japanese and Korean food! We had the kalbi, bulgogi and spicy pork dishes which included rice, miso soup or salad. I have to admit, as I sampled everyone's order the food was Ono! ( good!) the portion as well was on point, not minini! We enjoyed our meal and the service was great too! While in Hilo town last trip here we ate at a smaller place and the food was so so, but this place is a definite spot to return and grind!

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    Gabrielle D.

    I love to come to this restaurant to grab a nice, hot meal. They have a big menu and variety to choose from and the quality is amazing. It's never busy to the point where there's a long wait. The service is amazing, the workers are great and very attentive. Pricing is a little on the higher end but I do love to support local. You need to try it out!

    Miso soup 5*****
    Kenny D.

    The food is yummy and generous, service is good and the dining room is clean. I'd totally return for other dishes, I had the hamburger steak.

    January 2026
    Lauren S.

    Every time I come to Hilo I always end up at this place. Great selection of Japanese, Korean and American food. It's open till 9pm most days.

    Chicken Katsu
    Terri P.

    Osaka has been around for decades serving good home style Japanese/Korean food. Recently I noticed it's gotten a little pricey like most food places but they have hearty portions. Food is always consistently good, I usually get the chicken katsu and especially like the miso soup and tsukemono. It's a casual atmosphere and service is always fast, friendly and attentive. One of our regular places to go in Hilo.

    Butterfish bento
    Jon O.

    My first dinner here in a few years, and although the portions are big the quality isn't quite the same. I had the combination with yakitori and tempura, and the shrimp was all batter and very tiny shrimp. The yakitori was overcooked and chewy, and my wife's butterfish was too salty. But they give plenty, so there's that.

    Misoyaki fish
    Dane K.

    A well established Japanese/korean restaurant in a convenient location. Food here is consistently good and has good, friendly service. Today my wife had the misoyaki fish which she found soft and delicious, which I take her word for since I don't like misoyaki. I had the tempura and Teri beef combo. Tempura was crispy and light and the beef was tender and tasty without a thick gross sauce (the way it should be). Portion sizes are big. My knock is the prices. Wow! My plate was $32 and my wife's was $24. While the portion sizes were big, it still didn't equal out in my opinion. But hey, it's supporting a local business

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    Craig T.

    Looking for a Japanese restaurant last night and we found one near our hotel . Restaurant Osaka on Yelp their review was about 4.5 stars So we decided to check this out . Got their around 6pm and there's was only 2 tables . Left around 7:00pm at there's was a line. I ordered chicken tofu and it was very hot and good tasting. It came with bean sprouts, mustard cabbage , fish cake , onions. Support local

    Oxtail Soup
    Gabriel P.

    Our group decided to try this restaurant. YELP reviews seemed promising. Overall the group gave three stars to Osaka. As for myself Igive them two stars. I ordered the Oxtail Soup. At first I was hesitant because of the $30.00 price. Being on a different island I went for it. The taste of the broth was so so. There was three pieces of oxtail. Two small and one large piece of oxtail. On Oahu you get more oxtail and a better tasting broth for five dollars less. The service was friendly, but the food came out it spurts. Enjoy

    Tonkatsu/Chicken Katsu combo plate

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    3 months ago

    My family & I come here often. Great service, food is yummy & we definitely recommend Osakas 100%!

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    9 months ago

    Local, friendly, Island-wide flavor menu. Itʻs like going to your auntieʻs house. The food hits the spot.

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    Food was so good. Portions are pretty good. The workers there were really happy and respectful. They accommodated us nicely.

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    5 months ago

    Super delicious but super expensive 2 plates of kalbi ozen shrimp tempura combo + one soda around $110 with minimum $17 tip.

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    Great food and atmosphere with good options for kids. The service was great and staff friendly too.

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    Service, portions, taste, all really awesome! Good delicious food ....portions- more than enough to eat!

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    My last visit here was good. I ordered tempura and it was delicious. Waitress wasn't too friendly though.

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    Went five times within a span of two weeks. Meat Jun best in hilo. Staff always friendly.

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    Enjoyed their miso soup! Large portions and good variety of Japanese dishes. Will definitely visit again when in Hilo!

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    Haneul Cafe - Menu page 1 of 2 from their IG stories (as of 9/24/22)

    Haneul Cafe

    4.4(44 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    •$$

    Haneul Cafe is a cute and cozy little Korean restaurant in Hilo with little crafts and goodies as…read morewell. There are 5-6 tables in the restaurant, so it's quite small. Service is friendly and relatively fast considering they have just a couple of kind ladies working there. Bingsu is amazing and rivals some of the bingsu we had in South Korea! We tried the strawberry bingsu which was loaded with sweet, jammy strawberries, colorful mochi pieces, condensed milk, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and a crunchy topping. One bingsu is enough for two people to share after a meal, though it's so yummy that you might be tempted to order two! We tried their spicy squid (not pictured) as well. So good with lots of squid in a delicious semi spicy sauce. Comes with rice and a few banchan. A little pricy to be honest at $20 for a small plate. The taste makes it worth the price though. Overall, Haneul Cafe is one of my top choices for Korean food in Hilo. The bingsu is the bomb! Looking forward to trying the other bingsu flavors like injeolmi, mango, and matcha. Will be a return customer for sure.

    Absolutely love this place, but they need to bring back their bingsoo menu! The last time I was…read morehere, they said they were unable to make the bingsoo because of staffing issues! This is an absolute tragedy! Their strawberry cheesecake bingsoo is mind blowing and the best thing they had on the menu. I sincerely hope the bingsoo comes back!

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    Haneul Cafe - Menu page 2 of 2 from their IG stories (as of 9/24/22)

    Menu page 2 of 2 from their IG stories (as of 9/24/22)

    Haneul Cafe - Strawberry Bingsu. So good!

    Strawberry Bingsu. So good!

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    Cham Cham Korean BBQ - Mini sides while you wait for your entree.

    Cham Cham Korean BBQ

    3.8(200 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    Ever since the first time I came to Cham Cham, I tried the mondoo soup, and I genuinely haven't…read morebeen able to order anything else whenever I come here It is seriously the BEST mondoo soup I've ever had. The flavor is so comforting and it's become one of those foods I look forward to having every time I visit. I've been coming here for a while now, usually about once a month, and somehow I crave this soup every single time . Cham Cham has honestly become one of my favorite places to eat, and I'm always excited to come back. I'm hoping once I get my license I'll be able to come even more often because I could seriously eat this soup all the time. If you've never tried the mondoo soup here, PLEASE try it!! You will not regret it. 10/10 forever.

    Stopped by recently on a Saturday afternoon. In years prior, you would be greeted nicely by staff…read more Instead, upon entering we were glanced at so we sat ourselves. The sole waitress was not friendly at all and seemed more preoccupied with leaving work on time than taking our order. Tried to order a couple of items and was told, "I don't think we have that?" The food is not the same quality or quantity as before. The banchan that was served to us was either overcooked or salty. Seafood pancake was flavorless. Spicy pork was not spicy at all. We placed a take-out order while eating our food. We drove all the way home only to find out that we were given someone else's order. Banchan choices for take-out and dine-in are limited. The only positive about our experience at Cham Cham was the shift change with the waitstaff. The waitress who took over was attentive and friendly. I would not recommend this place to anyone who enjoys Korean food or who is expecting the same Cham Cham as years prior.

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    Cham Cham Korean BBQ
    Cham Cham Korean BBQ - Black Bean Noodles ~

    Black Bean Noodles ~

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    Outside. You'll miss it.

    Kalbi Express - Kalbi & BBQ Chicken Plates So Ono, & Made it all the way to Kaʻū!! MUST TRY 100% Recommended

    Kalbi Express

    3.3(70 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    Kalbi, a Korean barbeque dish. Beef short ribs marinated then grilled. Caramelized, savory,…read moredelicious. Is using this highly recognizable food item in a business name a great strategy? Can a business deliver exceptionally on the food item mentioned in its name? Does it make it simple for customers like myself to pivot to another food item other than kalbi? Let's take a closer look at an East Hawai'i counter service eatery on the Big Island of Hawai'i. Located in the Waiākea Center Food Court. Kalbi Express. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Kalbi. By using the most popular and highly desirable Korean dish in their business name, it instantly tells me what's served, what type of dishes would follow on their menu. I knew what to expect from day one years ago and still do till today. Express. When a craving arises for quick and convenient Korean takeout, this part of the business name speaks louder than most. I always order in-person vs a phone call and the wait is minimal even when it's busy. They're also conveniently located with ample parking, entry into Waiākea Center is quick and easy. Kalbi Express. Great name strategy? Indeed. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ I had a craving for Korean barbecue so one day, I decided to head to Kalbi Express. For Kalbi. A Combo Plate with Kalbi was ordered along with an actual BBQ Kalbi Plate. Yes, two plates for myself because my craving for Korean barbecue was off-the-charts. Thin sliced BBQ Beef, glossy + charred BBQ Kalbi, juicy boneless BBQ Chicken and crispy Mandoo all packed tightly over steamed white rice with four chilled Korean banchan. That aroma of caramelized soy, garlic and sesame oil hit me as I opened the lid of my Kalbi Express Combo Plate. An inviting and playful mix of hot and cold items, a perfect taste of everything. Kalbi Express BBQ Kalbi Plate, a delightful balance of smoky char and complex aromatics. Each marbled short rib piece was juicy and marinated to perfection before flame-grilled. Caramelized sweetness is subtle, cutting through the richness of the tender meat. An indulgent moment with my take-out plate, my craving fully satisfied. BBQ Kalbi from Kalbi Express. Was it enjoyable, flavorful and memorable? Indeed. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Yang Nyum Chicken. A coworker introduced me to this plate and now it's become my "go-to" favorite. I'm indulging in a lacquered layer of glossy sweetness, as a spicy kick slowly builds without being overwhelming. Crisp small pieces of deep fried boneless chicken, the center is juicy yet the exterior crunchy. Tossed in a sticky sweet 'n spicy sauce. A sensory-rich experience with bold flavors, delightfully messy. The BBQ Beef and the BBQ Chicken have the same care of preparation as the Kalbi, where deep flavors come through in a flavorful way due to their marinating process. Meat & Fish Jun are moist and flaky with a fluffy egg exterior, crisp edges. Their Spicy Pork makes my rice disappear before I even notice and macaroni salad is a banchan must. Plates here are a harmonious blend of different ingredients, textures and colors. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Order most items as a 2-choice Combo Plate or as a Full Plate with housemade Korean banchan. Let's talk about the highly desirable banchan at Kalbi Express. The freshness is always at its best, the flavors are fine-tuned and personalized in small batches. Deliciously done. My plain white rice and marinated Korean proteins pair well with these flavorful banchan bites. I can taste the care, the heritage that's passed down as it brings me dining comfort in a take-out plate. Have fun choosing your sides from a select twelve. Order a Veggie Plate (4 choices w/ rice, 5 w/o rice) or Vegetable Side Bowls. I've done both. Kalbi Express offers a diverse menu. No room for disappointment on choices, only pure delight once you take your first bite. I've enjoyed everything ordered for lunch or dinner and there's so much more I still need to try. Kalbi+. Simple to pivot to other menu items? Indeed. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Charbroiled and grilled marinated meats to-perfection. Banchan sides, loyalty driven by freshness. Service with attention and gratitude. Leak-proof, heat resistant containers. Delicious and satisfying plates, generous portions and always visually plated with care. Do they deliver exceptionally in all areas? In my eyes they do. I've been coming here for years well before being on Yelp. Their name says it all. Order your favorites, try some of mine. Kalbi Express at Waiākea Center. Highly recognizable, highly recommended.

    I love coming here for the food. For years it had always been my go to when I'm home and want some…read morereally good banchan. This visit was different as I had my grandmother with me, she is hard of hearing. So imagine my surprise and complete disappointment when there was a miscommunication when my grandmother tried to order. The cashier stood there with an "idgaf" face. Didn't ask for clarification or smile once. Just stood there. When I worked out on my grandmothers end what she was trying to order I relayed that to the cashier who did not look at me once. Didn't say anything to confirm. I love the food here. I hate that there is no aloha.

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    Kalbi Express - Kalbi Express, located in the Waiākea Center Food Court. Take-out, dine-in, delivery.

    Kalbi Express, located in the Waiākea Center Food Court. Take-out, dine-in, delivery.

    Kalbi Express - Vegetable Plate w/o Rice: 5 banchan choices. (4 choices w/ rice)

    Vegetable Plate w/o Rice: 5 banchan choices. (4 choices w/ rice)

    Kalbi Express - Kalbi plate

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    Moon & Turtle - Marlin with vegetable and kalo succotash

    Moon & Turtle

    4.6(875 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    •$$

    Quaint local restaurant that has a creative menu with a personal flare of the Owner chef. Staff is…read morevery knowledgeable about their menu and makes excellent recommendations. My husband and I sat at the bar and enjoyed the excellent company of our bartender server who gave excellent descriptions of the menu items ...making our mouth water before we even ordered our dinner. At Her recommendation, we enjoyed the ricotta gnocchi's As our shared starter and the pan seared local Opah fish dish which was amazing.. Reservations are highly recommend as this is a locals favorite... so tables fill quickly.. and you don't want to miss this exquisite restaurant in service and food quality!

    I usually avoid writing reviews for heavily reviewed businesses, but I'm making an exception for…read morethis one as it was the best eatery my wife and I visited during our nearly week long honeymoon on the Big Island split between Hilo and Kona. We ordered the risotto, fresh catch (marlin), crispy rice, gnocchi, and finished off with the mac nut ganache mascarpone pots de crème. We did share a Lemon peel lemonade cocktail. The Lemon peel lemonade was basically spiked lemonade. Well balanced for being a tart oriented drink, but I didn't care for the floating bits. The risotto which comes in full and half order, was very rich and had chunks of mushrooms for flavor. We're glad we got the half as this was a heavy, rich, and cheesy entrée on its own. If you love risotto, you will love this dish. The marlin was perfectly cooked and balanced out with a locally inspired vegetable succotash. Fried bits of kalo were also added in for added texture. The special and new item, the gnocchi was the star of the show. This is by far the fluffiest gnocchi we've ever had. Crispy on the outside, little potato clouds of fluff on the inside. The gnocchi came over a tasty sauce with bits of fried onion for absolute perfection. The crisp rice was recommended by Yelpers and it was alright, crispy rice with a spoon of poke. Not bad, but did not live up to the hype. Get another order of the gnocchi instead. It's fairly rare to see pots de crème on restaurant menus, specials or not, so we had to get this. It came in a cute little glass jar, with rich chocolate and mascarpone flavor with a hint of mac nut. This desert was an absolutely delicious perfect end to the meal. You can make reservations online, street parking is quite limited, and it can get busy as the night goes on, so recommended to get an earlier dinning time. Staffs regularly checked in on us and were polite and efficient.

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    Moon & Turtle - Limited seating so it fills fast - so make a reservation

    Limited seating so it fills fast - so make a reservation

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