Celebrated my friend's birthday here at lunch (it's difficult to find a good birthday lunch place). The service is great and the menu is the limited seasonal menu (winter). Look how beautiful and great variety the dishes are! We all were satisfied . Thank you very much! read more

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Wow wow wow. What an incredible meal. I had an opportunity to dine at Restaurant Suntory this evening and had a chance to try out the washoku experience. The entire meal was absolutely spectacular. There was not a single dish that did not completely exceed my expectations. My wife got the chef recommended kaiseki course -- "HIBIKI", while I ended up getting the seasonal kamameshi course -- "IRODORI". For $180 and $86 respectively, there is a pretty big difference in price. That said, I would highly recommend this combination for couples who want to try a bit of everything. Without going into every single course, my favorite course was probably the most mundane one: the kamameshi (iron pot rice). The perfectly cooked rice was served with a wonderful assortment of toppings, including picked plum, roasted seaweed, and more. A close second was probably the grilled fish: perfectly char, and super buttery. I would say this dish was on par with the miso cod from Nobu. The nigiri course also did not disappoint: the uni, Hokkaido scallop, and tuna were fresh, sweet, and succulent. The tuna had a wonderful balance of fattiness and meatiness as well. Definitely some of the best fish I've encountered in Oahu. If you are celebrating a special occasion and have the means to splurge in a big way on a meal, Suntory does not disappoint. The food here is absolutely exceptional, and service and drink offerings are top notch as well. read more

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Wow, what an experience on Wakiki. Reservation is highly recommended. Came here for lunch and had a memorable meal that I will recommend to my Yelp community. Suntory is all about quality and service. I will be coming back every time visiting the island. read more

This review is for the omakase at Sushi Tokiwa, a separate room within Restaurant Suntory. Make reservations online. Though not terribly busy for a weekday lunch. It was about 13 pieces for the lunch omakase. The five star review is really because the quality of the food and experience + the cost of it ($100pp). Compared to a good handful of other omakases we've had in Seattle and various other metro cities, many of which felt like good to try once but not a repeat, I feel like this one is well worth it and to come again. At the end of the meal, I was contemplating if we should try to make another one before our one week vacation was over. Added photos of just a few of the items that were highlights during the meal. read more

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Very fun! Suntory is in the heart of Waikiki in the Royal Hawaiian Center, known for their amazing Japanese dishes. Came here with my mom (we come regularly for lunch). Today we decided to try the new local lunch set! It comes with a salad, very fresh, with bell peppers, tomatoes and a very nice acidic and tangy vinaigrette. It was lovely and a nice appetizer. The main course; sushi roll with salmon skin and ikura on top. The flavor was delicate and perfectly balanced. The ikura was not fishy at all. The steak, medium rare, was perfect, the flavor was amazing, simple and cooked to expectation. If I were to add, a bowl of rice to pair with the steak would have been perfect, however it was as still very good and the steak was very balanced, light, and had a mild beef flavor which didn't overpower the mouth. Overall, amazing lunch menu for a nice meal or a business meet. Clean and simple :) read more

Restaurant SUNTORY - Local Lunch Set - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My wife found this local favorite for my birthday and it couldn't have been better. The food.. AMAZING! The service.. IMPECCABLE! And the atmosphere.. FANTASTIC! It's now my favorite restaurant on the island. Thanks SUNTORY! read more

TLDR: Restaurant Suntory is basically three restos in one. We did the Teppanyaki and although pricy, very tasty if you're looking for an elevated experience. Basically think grown-up Benihana without the onion volcano. This was our last meal in Waikiki and I love the idea of restaurants within a restaurant. We opted for the extended tasting menus (sans lobster) and got a US filet and a wagyu filet to compare both. While the wagyu was certainly a bit more tender and super delicious, I wouldn't say it was far beyond the flavor of the US filet. If the US filet was at an 8, the wagyu brought it to maybe a 9. Definitely get the garlic fried rice and it is a fair bit of food so come hungry. The panko shrimp was exceptionally good. Crispy, garlicky, just the right amount of bounce on the shrimp. I would definitely come here again and I'd love to try the traditional restaurant and/or the sushi bar. Service team here was top notch as well. read more

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11/17/18: for Honolulu Restaurant Week (11/9- 11/17/24), its shunsaizen lunch set (limit to 18/day) was for only $40 (instead of it's usual $46). Everything was so delicious and fresh. Great price for the variety, quality and thoughtfulness in the menu. It's been a while, but I just had to get the fresh pineapple sour (thanks to my bf for doing all the juicing.) He really enjoyed the cocktails he had. We used to get their shunsaizen lunch set every month, but they gradually kept increasing the price so we don't go as often, but couldn't pass up the opportunity to get it at this discounted price. Service is always really friendly (the servers tend to remember us). Tip: free parking up to 3 hours with special validation for kamaaina and military, just have to show your appropriate ID and @royalhwnctr receipt(s) ($10 total minimum) at Helumoa Hale Guest Services on the bottom floor. read more

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I wanted to like this place just because our waitress was attentive and helpful but I genuinely do not think I will ever come back. The food was not bad by any means but totally overpriced in a city where so much excellent traditional Japanese food can be had. First off, the restaurant uses cheap wooden chopsticks. They were made in Japan but they broke into splinters when you first split them. Horrible. We asked if we could get real chopsticks and they replied they had none. Unreal! Second, the food is not special. We opted for some hot pot style sets and I can say with certainty that Haidilao or Chong Qing Yaomei hotpot would offer same quality meat and vegetables at a lower price point. There is simply no flavor in the Japanese hot pots offered and the sauces were literally nothing special (sesame and an almost ponzu like sauce that was too heavy on vinegar). I consider this a travesty--sauces are critical to good hot pot. Third, our ice cream (which came with our expensive hotpot sets) had freezer burn on them still when they were served to us. Totally unacceptable and a lack of attention to detail. As a counterpoint, my brother-in-law ordered the unagi set that comes with sashimi and some small bites a la kaiseki. He said it was delicious. My sister, on the other hand, ordered the salmon chazuke and thought it was basic. Perhaps the only dish worth ordering is the hamachi kama. Large portion, juicy, and delicious. That dish alone is what is preventing my review from being a 1-star. Finally, there is a teppanyaki style of the restaurant that seemed to be more popular. But my impression is that it probably totally overpriced for what it is! read more

Fantastically expensive, abjectly mediocre. There's too much going on in the menu to really expand meaningfully on that point. The service was a bit bumbling, and environment a bit huddled, but all in all it passes for a decent dining experience. read more

This is the same Suntory that does all the whiskies, and they have a lot of their classic whiskies on display for decor. They have regular tables and also a teppanyaki tables. We had a private room for a party of 12, which was so nice, especially since we had 5 kids with us. My friend also ordered ahead for the table, but we were able to adjust the order the same day, which was nice. Drinks: - Mai tai: fairly standard but not overly sweet - Yuzu highball: light, refreshing Starters: - Sashimi platter: very fresh, a mix of hamachi, various tunas, hotate, amaebi - Salmon sashimi - Chutoro sashimi - Ahi poke: great seasoning and depth of flavor, better than your casual poke place - Sake steamed Asari clams: the broth was amazing, with a mix of clams and shimeji mushrooms - Blanched spinach: great texture, with shimeji mushrooms, bonito flakes, and Dashi; this was a surprising hit with the kids! And a rare opportunity for vegetables - Chawanmushi: with clam, shrimp, mushrooms Carbs: - Thin Inaniwa udon (hot): flavorful clear broth, simple, great noodle texture - Buckwheat soba: cold, classic sauce, scallions, wasabi - Chazuke: with salmon, nori, wasabi on the side Main proteins: - Grilled miso black cod: a close second to the hamachi kama - Grilled hamachi kama: they only had one serving that night, so good thing we ordered ahead! This was the favorite fish. - Grilled miso marinated salmon belly - Miyazaki Wagyu tenderloin with teppanyaki sauces: so tender and melt in your mouth Desserts: - Warabi Mochi with Kuromitsu: hard to find on the mainland! - Ichigo Daifuku: beautiful strawberries with red bean paste in mochi - Sakekasu cheesecake with sake lees: light, not sweet, my favorite of the desserts In addition to the servers being extremely gracious, everything was very kid friendly: they had crayons and coloring sheets, kid plates and smaller utensils, and plastic cups with short straws. The servers were so polite and non intrusive but very on top of it clearing plates and bringing new dishes. The private room was the perfect setting for the dinner, and it is not cheap, but all the food was great (even the kids loved it!) read more

The restaurant offers the best hospitality and excellent service. The restaurant is clean, quiet and very relaxing. The food is all delicious because they use carefully selected good ingredients. Whiskies such as Yamazaki and Hibiki, which are hard to find, can be enjoyed here. Located at Royal Hawaiian Center, very accessible and very convenient! It would be nice to have this restaurant for special occasions. read more

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Expensive but good. Great steak and seafood. Enjoyed the experience but it is community dining fyi

My birthday lunch was here and out of all of the restaurants I visited this was the only time I do not feel the prices matched the value. Our reservation was 30 minutes before they closed (my friend booked this on his own and I wish he had booked it earlier had I known they closed soon after) it felt a little rushed. The waitress was kind. They do not have any tea options other than some black tea that's easy to forget. The prices for lunch were still $50. I ordered chicken and scallops. It was good. I got half a scallop and a scoop of chicken. The garlic rice was good. The Mai tai was good. But I was so underwhelmed. read more

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So... I can only judge local standards based on what we've tried thus far, but by my standards (at a mostly NYC baseline, with once-frequent trips to Tokyo), the set lunch menus at Suntory at lunch are ok, not standout. I'd love to try the omakase at dinner sometime, which some Yelp reviewers I trust have reviewed well... but not while we are this jetlagged, sadly. Those might be the real draw! My sashimi set included tako (octopus), hamachi (yellowtail), maguro / akami (lean tuna), isaki, and swordfish. The isaki came with a lot of tough skin still attached. It was attractive but difficult to chew and eat. In general, the sashimi were so-so, of fair, but not excellent quality, and would be considered pedestrian for the price in NYC. Plating was beautiful. Accompanying miso soup was good, rice fair, and takuan standard issue. A tempura / soba set meal was also just ok, the tempura varied (oyster mushroom, eggplant, pumpkin, shiso, shrimp, and some sort of fish that my little one said was salmon; I don't think it was), but overly oily and not properly blotted before serving. Soba was the correct texture and came in a plentiful serving size, with a fairly good soup / dipping sauce, a pile of negi (scallions) and grated daikon radish for garnish. Our servers were lovely, but spread thin, it was clear. We enjoyed the third floor view over the mall green where we'd just enjoyed a hula dance class. The table next to us had a beautiful-looking shabu shabu, which I hadn't even seen on the menu. Next time! read more

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One of the last remaining original tenants of the Royal Hawaiian Center is Restaurant Suntory. You may be familiar with the name due to Suntory's world renown whiskies. We had a small group of friends the night we decided to visit. A masterful collection of Japanese cuisine along with waitstaff that has precise timing is the best way to explain our dining experience. Taste was so spot on with chawanmushi, black cod and wagyu nigiri. Texture was another important factor that included the appetizer and sashimi. I can't recommend this place enough! Whatever you do make a reservation and no matter which menu you choose I hope your tastebuds are ready! read more

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The food was just okay if not less. I expected much, much better quality at this price point per person and was sorely disappointed. The appetizer selections included a cup of salad, a couple pieces of sashimi, and some small bites. This felt like airplane food and I wouldn't have been okay with it at any other prix fixe place. I also found a piece of thick fish bone in the smoked salmon, which the manager came and apologized for. The veggies were salty. Abalone was specifically baby abalone (on the pricier menu). There was no substitution available for the higher priced menu if you have allergies, so the only thing you can do is go for the cheaper menu - which made no sense to me. The habachi experience was subpar as well and definitely do not expect the same type of entertainment from a Benihana. My steak was a bit over cooked and the fried rice was mushy. Finally, the dessert was a true shame, an artificially flavored ube jello that felt like it had been sitting in the fridge for quite a few days. Also note that everything was served in plastic ware, which was off-putting for me again at this price point. Would need a very compelling reason to convince me to return. read more

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Would not recommend this place. The food was okay, but the service was awful. The server lied to us about our order. We arrived 30 minutes after they opened, but the server told us they were already out of the set menu and that we could only order one. It didn't make sense, but we accepted it and ordered something else. However, two women came in after we ordered and were able to get the set menu that we were told was unavailable. Please do not remove this Yelp review. I originally posted this about a year ago, and I don't understand why it keeps getting taken down. read more

Suntory is my favorite Japanese restaurant to come to. Food is off the hook , everything is very fresh. Service is excellent, NEVER DISAPPOINT. very very clean restaurant. They also have full shelves of Hebiki whiskey bottles for display only , too bad it's not for sale. lol read more

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Amazing experience here for dinner - got the sukiyaki set, vegetable & mushroom tempura, and karaage and everything was fantastic. We felt like we were back in Japan! Service was impeccable as well! Would 100% recommend. read more

The food is good - had both steaks and the seafood options. It's just lacking a little something to make it great. Drinks are on the sweet side but a Suntory draft is always good. The meat was cooked perfectly so the chef knew what he was doing. read more

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Not only do they have amazing restrooms (read: bidets!), our meal here wasn't just a meal, it was an experience. We came here with friends who have been here before so we followed their lead when it came to ordering and went with the Irodori Kamameshi course. This was plenty of food to satisfy my stomach and soul, most were seafood centric which was made me even happier! From the sashimi to the shrimp balls (think elevated hush puppies) to the iron pot rice, everything was spot on portion and flavor wise. Our server was absolutely excellent and made for the entire experience which ended with an ube custard/mousse. I highly recommend coming here if you're looking for an experience vs a meal, celebrations or looking to impress someone! read more

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Excellent food quality. Ambiance is traditional Japanese but with Waikiki vibe and view. Tempura and Wagyu are outstanding. Very good service. Easier to park at the international Market Place. read more

I grew up in Hawaii so for someone visiting my parents from LA, touristy Waikiki was the last area on my mind when it came to dinner. HOWEVER...my parents insisted and I have to humbly admit they were absolutely right with how Restaurant Suntory is legit, and many others (including my siblings who visited from the mainland as well on separate occasion also agreed with). This restaurant is nestled in the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center so parking is convenient for those driving and accessible to those walking- lots to see of course in the area. The space split into 2 sections: one standard dining and the other teppanyaki (grilled in front of you). 1st- let's not downplay the "standard" side. There is an elevated yet not stuffy vibe throughout the entire restaurant and it starts here. The menu is refined as are the actual dishes (the one place pictures actually do justice). I recall having sukiyaki when I dined here last and it was truly excellent. 2nd- this last trip I opted for the teppanyaki section and wow I was impressed. No Benihana-style grill here. I'm used to overly buttered fried rice, and showy presentations in exchange for mediocre dishes. NOT the case here. It was an elegant presentation and each meal came with mini delights (salad, shrimp, etc.) Everything was so delicious and filling. I didn't walk out with a tummyache and reeking of greasy meat air. Also a nice surprise- their mai tai was one of the best I've had on the trip. I always feel those always are too sweet for me but this was the perfect balance and presentation- I don't know what it was except for every detail contributing to it (i.e. iced glass, perfectly cut fruit, etc.) I'm a sucker for details making the entire experience. Finally, service was excellent. There's a real teamwork mentality here so I noticed the staff helping out one another to ensure every customer was tended to and happy. Big fan. read more

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Just came back from Mother's Day dinner and I'm kind of disappointed how much it has changed from my past experiences. The food is now much more expensive but the quality is somehow worse. We spent $400 for 4 people to eat mediocre food. First of all, if you're charging almost $50 for 5 pieces of nigiri sushi, you have to make sure it's better than conveyer belt sushi. I was shocked to see that there were large gristles in sushi and sashimi. There was a couple otoro sashimi that I had that was completely inedible due to the whole piece being gristly. Second, service was OK, but that's not acceptable for an expensive fine dining restaurant. Kind of slow, not very attentive, not everything came out at the right timing. Three of us got the sukiyaki course menu, but I felt that we didn't get $250 worth of sukiyaki. I felt it was maybe worth $150 at most. We didn't get much meat. Overall, I don't think I'll be back. I used to love the sukiyaki here and the prices were more reasonable. I was shocked how expensive it was and expected better quality if I was going to end up paying more, but it did not meet my expectations. read more

Always so consistent with their presentation and quality, I'm always full and never disappointed when I leave. There are 2 main different sections of the restaurant that has the grill side or sushi side. We normally like to sit in the dining area immediately to the right of the host stand. Overall there's a nice Japanese interior/vibe and always clean. My go-to food order is the Sukiyaki Set which includes kobachi, rice and miso soup. My coworkers liked the Maguro Natto Donburi along with the Assorted Tempura with Cold Soba. If you ask for just a side order of natto, that would be considered a special order (manager approval) because they already have their natto pre-mixed for the day. Don't forget to check out their lunch specials, which are such a good deal in Waikiki! And look for Irene, who provides exceptional service and care to her customers! read more

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While the food was fairly good, I was expecting a lot more for what we're paying. I left underwhelmed mostly due to the service. Our waiter seemed soooo inexperienced and uninterested. He was awkward and didn't know much about the menu and wasn't helpful at all. This restaurant has $$$$ and I expect the service to be parallel. Our reservation was for the Washoku room and we opted to order ala carte. We ordered a variety of fish which were the standouts. They tasted fresh and were well cooked. The miso black cod, miso butterfish, and grilled yellowtail collar were delicious. The mix tempura and chicken kaarage though weren't anything special. The portions are on the smaller side so I would recommend doubling up if trying to share. Their Japanese whiskey list and cocktails were extensive! read more

Restaurant SUNTORY - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Authentic Japanese in the heart of Waikiki. I've heard about Suntory for quite sometime and finally made it on this recent trip. From the moment we stepped foot and as we were leaving, the staff was warm and really made us feel welcome. Superb service. We were debating to get poke at a nearby stand, but glad we opted for something more "fancy" on our last lunch on the island on this trip. Res can be made via Resy with a few lunch options depending on what you'd like. Had the monthly Kaiseki for $42 which they only make 18 a day and I was offered one of the last 3. It was an awesome considering what you get and the quality of food + service. Every course delicious, everything ordered was made to perfection. Best saba we've had. Will definitely be back, as it's the only Suntory restaurant in the country and with great service and great food - not to mention nice ambiance, who wouldn't go back? It was truly a wonderful lunch experience. read more

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The waitress had a bad attitude. I looked at the menu for less than ten seconds and she ran away. I ordered eel rice and she replied impatiently that it was out. Actually, eel rice was available. It was just the attitude of the lady. I hope the management can strengthen the supervision of the staff. I don't want to be treated differently next time I go there. read more

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When I was younger, I've always wanted to go to Restaurant Suntory but never had the chance too. Fast forward many years later, been here a few times for lunch and they never disappoint. It's best you make a reservation, but we were lucky enough to get a seat at the teppan side when we walked in. One of my bffs and I decided to come here after we donated blood so we were starving. LOL. I ordered the teppan combination. You can choose from black angus sirloin, salmon, shrimp and scallop, or chicken. I got the black angus sirloin and salmon combination with garlic rice. It also comes with zucchini, onions, bean sprouts miso soup and salad. My bff got the steak. Also ordered one piece nigiri of hamachi, ikura, and uni. Our teppan chef was very nice and friendly. Great customer service. He cooked our food to perfection and it was really tasty. Watching them cook is entertaining. Wish I could do that when I cook. For dessert, we ordered tempura ice cream. It had some sort of strawberry purée on the bottom and it was so good. The tempura batter around the ice cream was crisp and the ice cream not too soft and not too hard. Overall a great experience. I definitely need to go again, but this time for dinner. read more

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Fantastic flavors and presentation. Delicate seasoning reflect top quality ingredients and authentic Washoku. Best chawanmushi I've ever had. Butterfish nitsuke also delicious. read more

Came here for lunch special menu and ordered the shabu set. It felt a little expensive for what it was but that reflects the location and ambiance which were prime. read more

Restaurant SUNTORY - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I booked for dinner omakase and the chef, Takuya Kanto, his sous chef, and the waitress made the dinner a 5 star experience. Mr. Kanto worked at a 2 star Michelin restaurant in Hokkaido, Japan and he was handpicked by the chef there to work at Suntory for omakase. His knife skills and years of honing a palette for omakase did not go unnoticed. All the hard work has paid off because the food was spectacular. It reminded me of trips to Japan in Osaka, Kyoto, and Tokyo and the wonderful food there. I would love to visit Hokkaido after this experience, with all the lovely seafood and fruits sourced from there for the dinner. The ambience is clean and minimalistic. The food presentation was stunning. There were fellow travelers from Japan who were wowed by the food. I have had omakase in San Francisco and Japan and this experience was one of the best. Thank you Chef for your dedication to your work and the sacrifices it took for us to have this experience. We are truly grateful. read more

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I've dined here several times with colleagues. One of the best places to wine, dine, and unwind. Very happy about their new hot pot menu. Most of us had the Sukiyaki Hot Pot set. As always the food is served fresh and is so delicious. Service is always top notch. The ambiance was perfect. I've only dined here for lunch. Would love to have dinner here someday. Mahalo again for always taking care of us. read more

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I usually don't post reviews of places that I did not like and focus instead on places that I liked. But you know what? I would greatly appreciate reviews that point out problems and issues so I know what to expect from a restaurant, so I need to reciprocate. This review is just for the Washoku Dinner option. My experience at Restaurant Suntory was disappointing for a number of reasons. 1) Frustratingly Unclear Menu - Their menu online and in-person does not provide details for a lot of the dishes found in the course options. Kaiseki are seasonal dishes and change according to what is available so I totally understand that it would be extremely difficult to update the online menu. If you look at the photos I took of their Executive Chef Recommended Course "Hibiki" and their Seasonal Kamameshi Course "Irodori" you can see that majority of it just provides general categories. You are completely reliant on the waiter to provide the details and unfortunately the one we got was extremely stingy with words. I had to keep asking questions and getting complete answers was like pulling teeth, which made making a decision about which course to get frustratingly difficult. The waiter seemed impatient when I asked what are the appetizers of the day and told me to just look at the photo on the menu. . .the tiny overview shot of the entire course selection (that the menu tells you is just an example and does not represent the actual dishes). When you have dietary restrictions it is hard finding out what options you can eat. If you dislike certain foods, you will have no idea if it is included in the courses. I have gone to other Japanese restaurants that do a daily print out with details of what each kaiseki course will serve, including how food is cooked. That would have helped immensely with deciding which course to order (or opt for ala carte). If they are charging $148 for a course, I think it is reasonable to want details provided. If they are not willing to do that, make sure the waiters can explain the details properly. 2) Disappointing Execution of Dishes - My family ordered the Hibiki Course ($148) and I opted for the Irodori Kamameshi Course ($76). The Steamed Custard Chawanmushi was more like Egg Drop Soup than a savory egg custard. Soupiest chawanmushi I have ever eaten. What made me decide on the Irodori Course is the Kamameshi option. I love kamameshi, especially the crispy layer of rice on the bottom. There's something just so special about that koge part. While this kamameshi had luxurious ingredients and was tasty, no crispy rice to be found. However, I did appreciate them providing hot tea so could make chazuke with the kamameshi rice. You can put in a lot of fancy ingredients and serve a dish on beautiful dishware but if there is not a good foundation and attention to detail to the cooking, it's a waste of a meal and my money. If you are charging that much, then these details matter. Add to that, service was not great - we had to flag down waiters to ask for water and refills on drinks. 3) Not Recommended for Special Celebrations - My mother turned 80 and we wanted to have a special celebration to mark that milestone. They were nice to provide a complimentary dessert (fried tempura ice cream) with a candle. Our waiter brought it to the table and said happy birthday in a monotone and walked away. This is not a place that makes a celebrant feel special. I regret not choosing a place that makes that effort and makes it feel like a special celebration, like the staff at ZIGU and Aloha Steak House do. I am not talking about getting free stuff but just some aloha and hospitality. The general manager in the fancy suit actually stopped at the three other tables in our section that had Japanese nationals to chat with them for some time. He didn't bother to say anything to the two tables with locals. I saw him glance over and see the bouquet of flowers at our table and my mother with her lei. He just nodded at us and walked away. The manager, like the rest of the staff, were not rude in any way but I would describe them as disengaged and not welcoming. So yeah, not a place to celebrate a special occasion. read more

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Lunch in Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii... My former co-worker wanted to get together and catch up. She asked me where we should go for lunch. I looked at my list of unfinished reviews and selected Restaurant Suntory. I had been here for lunch with Daniel C. last year. The next day, I went to dinner with Paul C. Gosh - I only posted one photo from those two dining experiences! Don't be like me! Please post photos and write reviews immediately!!! Located at the Royal Hawaiian Center on the third floor of the B building, Restaurant Suntory is a popular dining establishment. I called to make a reservation and was worried at first because the reservations were all full! After some shuffling, I was offered seats at the teppanyaki table and I took them! PARKING: Restaurant Suntory will validate for one hour. If you are a Hawaii resident, take your receipt, parking ticket, and ID to Guest Services on the Ground Level and they will stamp the parking ticket for Three FREE hours! It's a deal!!! SERVICE: top notch. Everyone is so polite and professional! Even the manager helps out the staff by clearing used dishes and asks how customers are doing! Kenny, our server, was very attentive and helpful! FOOD: excellent presentation and high quality! The black cod (butterfish) was so fresh and moist! The white rice was so tender... I ate every grain! Miso soup, sashimi, and tsukemono were delicious! Remember that this is Waikiki with many tourists around. The environment is very elegant - even the restroom with its Japanese style toilet/bidet! There are toothpicks, mouthwash, and facial cotton for your convenience! Wow! Thank you! read more

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A Taste of Japan in the Heart of Waikiki! If you're a fan of fresh fish, melt-in-your-mouth sashimi and truly authentic Japanese cuisine, then Suntory Restaurant at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center is your must visit spot! From the moment you step inside, you're instantly transported to Japan... no plane ticket required! The service? Impeccable. The staff is incredibly attentive, treating every guest like VIPs. The food? Unreal. Every bite is pure, high quality perfection, with flavors so fresh you'd think the fish jumped straight onto your plate! And let's talk about the ambiance....clean, elegant and undeniably Japanese. Even the restrooms are spotless (because, let's be real, that matters!). Yes, it's a splurge, but trust me, you get exactly what you pay for... top-tier, authentic Japanese dining that leaves you craving more. If you appreciate quality, tradition and flavors straight from Japan, Suntory is worth every penny. read more

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Don't be fooled by the other reviews. The food was not worth the price. I ordered the set course and the pacing was so slow. My husband was done with his steak by the time my second course came out. I was full by the third because it took so long to come out. The sushi was so fishy. The wagyu steak was good but definitely not a $100 presentation. The hot pot was the best part of the meal but very mediocre as well. Suntory is a great whisky and the drinks were good but maybe they should just stick to that. read more

Restaurant SUNTORY - Disappointing starter course - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Ordered the winter highball, yuzu highball and toki highball. All drinks were very tasty and refreshing. Appetizer was the deep fried shrimp cake. Was alright tasted very clean and not too oily. Entree was 8oz chateaubriand with the garlic fried rice add on. The meat was exceptional. Super tender and delicious. Chef Brian was very informative and friendly. Would highly recommend this restaurant and will be coming back in the future. Restaurant itself was very clean and organized. Well vented inside the main seating area and had clean bathrooms. All staff were friendly and attentive. read more

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Top grades for food, ambience and service. We had sukiyaki and the combo of sashimi and black cod, and it was excellent! We will go again on our next visit. This was our annual wedding anniversary trip and the food and service was much better here than at Chef Chai's (our real anniversary dinner). read more