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    Rokc

    4.4 (52 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Oysters happy hour from 5-7 PM, this is the bar seating area
    Katrina M.

    My boyfriend and I recently visited ROKC Hawaii after hearing it was named one of the best bars in Hawaiʻi, and it definitely lived up to the hype. From the moment we walked in, we loved the atmosphere. The space has a cozy, intimate feel with a unique New York-meets-Tokyo vibe that makes it perfect for date night or a night out with friends. The cocktails were exceptional. My favorite was the Melon Prosciutto--it was refreshing, creative, and unlike anything I've had before. You can tell a lot of thought goes into both the flavors and presentation. The food was just as impressive. We visited during oyster happy hour (5-7 PM), which was a great deal, but the standout dish for me was the mussels. They were served in a cotton candy-infused broth that was incredibly unique and absolutely delicious. It's one of those dishes you'll still be thinking about days later. The service was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable, and it was fun watching the bartender craft the cocktails. Overall, ROKC delivered on every level: amazing drinks, incredible food, great service, and a memorable atmosphere. We'll definitely be back and will be recommending it to friends and family. Highly recommend!

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    Jackie W.

    Such a good restaurant. Definitely try this place. I loved the ambiance. It felt classy, trendy, romantic, cool. Good for date night or catch up with a friend. I went for early dinner with a friend. We caught the happy hour oyster special. The oysters were a little on the smaller side and I wish they gave more toppings portions (too little amount was given). Our meals were heavenly, so delicious. We ate the entire dish. Perfect amount. Looks small when you get it, but it's not. I got the sea urchin and salmon roe. I will get this dish a thousand times. Service was good. Parking...well I Ubered there. It's in the beginning of Waikiki right next to Hard Rock Cafe. There's the Parking lot/Valet near Yardhouse, or the Royal Hawaiian garage.

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    Art C.

    I came across this hidden gem recently and decided to give it a try since I usually avoid Waikīkī food scene in general. The ambiance of the restaurant was sophisticated but modern. I normally don't drink but decided to enjoy a cocktail. The Melon and Prosciutto got my eye. And wow what a delicious drink! Sweet and savory with the bite of the prosciutto. The menu of this restaurant was not large but all the dishes were well executed. The oysters were so fresh. Tip: they have daily happy hour special for oysters from 5 pm to 6 pm. If you are an oyster lovers, you won't be disappointed. My buddy and I sampled other appetizers like scallop ceviche and cotton candy mussels. They both blew my mind in terms of presentation and favors. The only thing it would have topped it off was some toasted bread for the leftover broth from the mussels. I didn't want to waste it so I just spooned it off to satisfy my taste bud. It was so yummy. For the entrees, my buddy had Sapporo Ramen. Again, it was full of umami. I had the Wagyu and bone marrow ramen. It was very rich and savory. Just a heads up, this restaurant does not serve dessert but you can find plenty options while in Waikiki. They have two-hour free validation across the street at Bank of Hawaii building. If you are craving for fine cocktails, delicious modern Japanese food, you should give it a try. You won't be disappointed.

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    Tony F.

    We had a pretty good time at the Rokc. The food was slightly unique and mixed drinks are delicious. Services were helpful and courteous.

    Greg B.

    One of my new favorite places in Waikiki! Newly founded by Joji Watanabe, a Japanese mixologist and restaurateur who relocated from NYC where he started NR and ROKC. As the name suggests, they specialize in ramen, oysters, and specialty cocktails. They are most known for their wide selection of clarified milk punches, which were fantastic. We had the Smokey Pina Colada ($18) and Banana & Miso ($18), both fantastic. All of the food was also delicious, including the ramen, scallop ceviche, and pork bun. Can't wait to come back!

    Shio ramen
    Tiffany C.

    Came here on a whim since my boss suggested it! Cool new place with speakeasy vibes. They had a great selection cocktail options including a page just for clarified drinks. All the drinks were made tasty. We ordered a round of oysters for the table, they were really fresh. For the mains, I got the bone marrow wagyu dry ramen which was fabulous. Very rich, buttery, and umami. I wish the portions were just a little bit bigger. Some others also got the shio ramen, I was able to try some and it tasted like very solid shio ramen. I didn't get to try enough to give it a full rating but from what I just got, it was flavorful too. Not too heavy but the perfect amount of satisfaction. Cool spot to come hang and grab some drinks! Loved the interior design, it felt very intimate.

    Uni and Ikura Ramen
    Nathan K.

    This was a very pleasant find in Waikiki. Decided to head here with friends after a work event. Nice space, friendly service and great food and drinks. We enjoyed the fresh oysters, deviled eggs with Ikura and Uni, karaage chicken, and luxurious uni and Ikura ramen. Everything was well prepared and very good. Check this place out if you're in the area.

    Marc T.

    Perfect date night spot with good selection of specialty cocktails the Wagyu ramen was savory and hit the spot. Worth a try!

    Marissa K.

    Came here hungry and left very happy. Everything we ordered hit the spot, but a few things really stood out. The chicken karaage was perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy inside, not greasy at all. Seasoning was on point and it paired so well with the dipping sauce -- honestly hard to stop eating. The truffle egg sando was rich, fluffy, and indulgent in the best way. The truffle flavor was balanced (not overpowering), and the eggs were soft and creamy between pillowy bread. Comfort food elevated. Don't sleep on the mussels with sauce -- so flavorful and satisfying. The sauce was incredible, and we definitely made sure to soak up every last bit. Fresh, well-cooked, and generously portioned. To top it off, the yuzu mocktail was super refreshing -- bright, citrusy, and perfectly balanced. A great non-alcoholic option that didn't feel like an afterthought. Overall, great flavors, solid execution, and food that feels both comforting and elevated. Would absolutely come back just for these dishes alone.

    Leah H.

    Mixologist Joji was amazing at his craft. Cocktails were perfectly balanced. Enjoyed to the last drop. Others food around me looked amazing. We only tried the cocktails as we just ate. Service was 5 !!!! Loved the Japanese moody vibe. Super clean too!! Come try this new place out!!

    Je C.

    Great place for cocktails and ramen. Very cool spot to hang out. Bartenders and staff are attentive.

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    Jennifer h.

    We stumbled into this restaurant on a random walk and were pleasantly surprised by the ambience, the food and service. The mussels and egg sandwiches are a must try. The ramen was tasty and decently portioned. Prices were very fair! We will be back!

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    Great place, intimate setting, very good food. Highly recommended. .

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    Increíble experience. A must try. The bone marrow and wagyu ramen I from out of this world!! Amazing cocktails as well. Just go!

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    1.0 mi
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    Food was amazing. Service was super friendly. The parking sucks but it ain't their fault. The Shiro…read morebroth was much lighter than the Tantan but both were great! Potato mochi was sweet crunchy and chewy. Very interesting but it tasted great! 9.32/10

    Food - I'm going through a cold noodle phase right now, so I ordered their cold noodle dish. It was…read moregood. I really like their noodles. It was firm, nice and chewey, and was not mushy. The sauce to dip the noodles in was good. It was flavorful, salty, and sweet. My wife had a bowl of ramen. I got to try the soup and it tasted really good. I also like how thick it was. I don't like thin soup on my ramen, so this I really liked. My daughter was gulping down her noodles... just shoving it into her mouth. That is a huge thing for me because she's picky with food. We also had the potato mochi. I also liked that one. It had good texture, crunch, and chew. It was brushed with a glaze. The flavor was good. I'm not a chicken karaage guy. But I'm mentioning it because we ordered it. The chicken karaage were good chunks of chicken. Not like other places who give small chunks. My wife liked it because it had more chicken than batter. Service - The Place had good service. The food came out on time. Servers were checking up on us without hovering or being overbearing. They paid attention when we called asking for help. I was listening to the workers, and they seem to like being there. I mean, "work is work", and no one REALLY LIKES going to work. I'm pretty sure we'd all rather be someplace else besides work. Maybe I caught them in a good mood, but, it genuinely seemed like the moral in the place was good and the people working there that night didn't mind being there. Vibe - Small, family vibe. I liked that there was buzz but it wasn't loud. When we came, most of the people there were older, but as we left later in the evening, a more younger crowd started lining up and coming in. That tells me, they appeal to a wide demographic/pallet, which is good. Overall, it's going on the list of places to go back to and recommend. I don't really like going to ramen places during the summer because it's hot. But I would go here.

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    Marugame Udon

    4.5
    (14.1k reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    Absolutely amazing noodle spot! There was a long line when we arrived, but it moved incredibly…read morefast. As soon as we got inside, we knew this place was going to be something special. Being able to watch them make the noodles in the back, combined with the incredible smell throughout the restaurant, made the whole experience even better. I ordered the curry udon, while my wife got the creamy broth, and we also shared the tempura shrimp. Everything was absolutely delicious. Honestly, this was probably our best food stop on the island. I'll be thinking about this restaurant for a long time. Where we're from, there's nothing even close to a place like this. If you're visiting the island, this is definitely a spot you need to try!

    Where do I even begin?!?! This place is an absolute gem!!! Marugame Udon offers some of the…read morefreshest and finest- handmade Sanuki udon on the island! Their noodles are made in-house (following authentic Sanuki traditions from Japan) and cooked daily. Customers order their noodles at the counter, pick their tempura from a self-serve station, and pay at the end. What's even more impressive- patrons can watch the chefs make the food right in front of them (making for a cool dining experience). Highly recommend getting there early- lines are insane! But for the most part, the line moves fast because meals are dished out quickly and guests eat and leave in a timely manner. And prices are relatively low compared to other places. I ordered the #2 Creamy Broth- creamy chicken broth topped with juicy pork chashu and a flavorful seasoned egg 10/10! This was absolute fire!!! My wife ordered the Chicken Katsu- lightly battered, well seasoned and packed with flavor. We also ordered a side of Shrimp Tempura and Potato Croquettes. Both were equally delicious, but the potato croquettes hit the spot with a well seasoned potato mash, encased in a golden deep fried breadcrumb 10/10! It's an absolute must!

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    You can watch as they make your food!
    You can watch as they make your food!
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    Kamitoku

    Kamitoku

    4.4
    (680 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    Happy to hear that Kamitoku Ramen from Ward Centre relocated to South Shore Market (previously…read moreoccupied by Scratch Kitchen). They are currently exploring a new concept, which is a bit different from what it used to be. There's quite a bit of items missing from their old menu, but they have included new dishes to try. I got their Beefy Gold which has a lighter broth. I also ordered a side of yuzu peel & juice, reminiscent of the yuzu shio ramen. I'd say that the broth is pretty good (light broth is gentle to the stomach), and the noodles were cooked well. You'll probably miss the fatty chunk of charsiu, but they now have pulled beef charsiu instead which is stringy and just as flavorful :) Service was friendly as always and they were very attentive to our needs. Ambiance is a bit more upscale than their previous Ward location, and definitely larger. Will come back again to try their Otoko-Meshi items, overall just glad that they're back!

    Kamitoku reopened their restaurant from ward center to south shore market across the street. Really…read morehappy that they are open since I've been a fan since their days in shirokiya and when they had a foodtruck at UH Manoa. Menu has been revamped as they are exploring new concepts. They their own take on the oxtail soup and they have garlic rice plate dishes as well. I came in for the usual ramen during thei soft opening. They used to have a wide variety of ramen flavors but now reduced to 3 ramen flavors. I used to be big fan of the spicy which I'll miss but seabura and the beefy wild is good. I ended up getting the beefy wild. The taste a d presentation of the ramen has changed too. The ramen noodles if I remember correctly were a little thicker but I dont know if its been a while but it does feel thinner which i do actually prefer it that way. They removed some toppings, notably bean sprouts from the ramen. Not really fan of bean sprouts so not a big change I'll miss. The beef char siu was still flavorful as ever, but instead of it being a big chunk of meat it was presented shredded in the ramen. Service was fast and attentive and gad an overall good time. Would come again to try their other stuff on the menu. It was a soft opening, but I hope they add more ramen flavors variety like the spicy ramen, and bring back the way they used to have their char siu as I preferred to take a big bite out of the juicy beef in my bowl.

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    4.2
    (2.2k reviews)
    2.9 mi
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    So glad we ate here! Looks like there are lots of hip options in Chinatown, and we would have…read morewalked around and tried even more if we had had more time. We had a 4 hour layover in Honolulu and it was a quick 15 minute Lyft ride here to Lucky Belly. We were the only party here right at 5:30 pm. Loved the art and clean simple elegance of the exposed brick wall and wood tables. We were greeted and served by a very friendly host. We had the duck tacos, plus the special dim sum appetizer combo of pork belly bao, lobster dumplings and oxtail dumplings. We could not pick a favorite. The variety of textures was fantastic and each of the meat fillings were perfectly seasoned and tender, delicious! Each had a different sauce- just enough, not too much. Nothing was spicy but there was chili oil on the table if you wanted to add more heat. We got 2 nonalcoholic spritzers, one lilikoi and one hibiscus, which were each refreshing and complimented the meal. Since the service was so efficient, after eating, we still had time to zip over to Magic Island to stroll around, take in the scene and enjoy the sunset before heading back to the airport. Our last evening in Hawaii was really special thanks to this delightful restaurant!

    Unfortunately I can only give 1 star. This used to be one of our favorite places to eat. Sadly- we…read morewon't go back. Started with the appearance. Everything seemed unkept, dusty, window seal by door had not been wiped in a long time. Looked like old Christmas decorations... and it's now august. The white walls had gecko dropping running down them. The final straw were the roaches that visited us at the bar. We could see them in the bar mats . I did bring it to the attention of the young girl behind the bar- she said "Oh sorry" shrugged her shoulders and said- "that's Chinatown." I can't believe how rundown this place has gotten. Oh, we did eat there- prior to seeing the roaches- food was not the same. Chicken mandarin salad lacked dressing, Beast bowl broth was disappointing.

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    Interior bar and dining room.
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    Momosan Waikiki

    Momosan Waikiki

    4.2
    (1.3k reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    Food - so delicious. Some of the best ramen I've had. The REAL star though are their sticky ribs…read more You gotta get them. Perfectly seasoned and fall off the bone. My bf and I both got the $35 meal sets. I also ordered a frozen beer and I thought the whole thing would be a slushie but it's only the top. Anyway it was fun and delicious. Service - no complaints. Workers were nice and things went smoothly Ambiance - lots of outdoor seating. It was casual and we had no wait.

    Momosan in Waikiki serves genuinely good food, and that's what makes the experience so frustrating…read more The staff was friendly and courteous, but the service was noticeably slow. The biggest issue, however, wasn't the wait it was the outdoor dining experience. Sitting on the patio felt like being dropped into Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds. Every imaginable bird seemed to be there: little birds, big birds, one-legged birds, scruffy birds, sick-looking birds, and fearless "gangster" birds that stared you down and swooped in the moment food hit the table. They hopped onto empty chairs, circled the tables, and constantly tried to steal food, making it impossible to relax and enjoy the meal. I understand that outdoor seating comes with the occasional bird, but this was on another level. The restaurant should consider better bird deterrents because the constant interruptions took away from what was otherwise a very good meal. If you order takeout or sit indoors, you'll probably have a much better experience. The food is worth trying, but unless the bird situation is addressed, I wouldn't choose the outdoor seating again.

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    All Star Ramen with various types of meat/pork
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