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    4.3 (138 reviews)
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    I enjoyed the soba and the aji fry. The soba had a great texture, and the aji fry was cooked to order, crispy on the outside, while hot, juicy, and flavorful on the inside. That said, it wasn't quite what I had imagined. After having soba in Japan, my expectations are probably a bit high. To be honest, when I'm not in Japan, I'd be just as satisfied with a good home-cooked bowl of soba. Still, I appreciated the quality of the meal and enjoyed my visit.

    Lunch combo with Moringa Soba
    John C.

    One of the very few places that specialize in Soba noodles on the island! This was the perfect lunch - light, cool and refreshing, and doesn't leave you feeling heavy because it's soba! We had the lunch combo, one with curry and the other with tempura rice bowl. It's a very good portion and it reminds me of the soba noodles I had in Japan. It tastes the same! The cold broth is full of flavor and is perfect for beating the hot and humid weather here. Glad we came across this place and we'll absolutely come back while living here! Service was fast and efficient. We sat and the bar and got our food within 5 mins. It's inside a food hall, so expect a lively atmosphere. Highly recommend!!

    Ube udon (with an added egg) and tempura set
    Hailley O.

    We decided to have dinner in Stix Asia and my sister raves about the ube udon in Shingen so we decided to go there! We each got a combo set with the ube udon and tempura. I added an egg as an additional topping/side. The food was tasty! The ube udon tasted like regular udon haha but it was cool to look at and eat! The tempura was nice and crispy. Overall, the set was a pretty good portion size! The restaurant was pretty big and since not all tables were filled, we got seated right away. Service was quick and I appreciate how they give a kama'aina discount! This spot is a great choice if you want to have dinner in Stix Waikiki!

    Michael L.

    This place is a hidden gem in the food court of Waikiki Shopping Plaza. My wife and I were just walking around after our day at North Shore. I wanted something light to eat and something cold and we found Shingen. The waiter Kayin was very friendly and very helpful. I had the cold soba and my wife had a mini beef bowl. I also had the grilled beef tongue and pork belly skewers. All the food were amazing and Kayin even gave me a special tea you make with some of the soba water with the left over soba sauce. At first I thought it was a weird idea but it turned out to be the perfect ending for a cold soba meal. Excellent customer service from Kayin. You have to give this place a try next time you are in the area. I highly recommend them.

    Soba noodle sets
    Leanne L.

    If you're looking for a way to cool off in the Hawai'i heat, head down to STIX food hall and straight to Shingen for the cold soba noodles. They offer 3 types of soba noodles, each with their own unique flavours and texture. My favourite is the Ube soba. It's a great light and refreshing meal or add a small don if you're feeling extra hungry. The female server is super sweet and was very kind to our kids and offered us Sobayu after our meal. It was perfect!

    Sobayu
    Travis N.

    Styx in general has a lunch special until 3pm on weekends. The special varies from place to place and at Shingen is a soba and don combo. I wasn't feeling hungry enough to get both, so I just got the beef tsuke. The store only had one server, since it was a Sunday and also a small location. So things may take a little time to cook. The store markets itself on health benefits. It has a special moringa noodle option, but I played it safe with the regular noodles. (The "healthy" food aspect also seems to up the price compared to some other restaurants in Styx.) The portion felt small for 21, but I am not the target demographic, so I do not know how it compares to other health conscious places. The meat is lightly warmed but went well with the soba. It had a spicy kick at the end, and when dipped in the sauce, it got a jerky like depth added to the flavor. They did not offer the sobayu, so I think you need to specifically ask for it. It was great to try, and has a very authentic experience, but for the price, it is better to save it for a special event.

    Michelle D.

    After our workout, we were trying to keep it light--so soba sounded like a solid idea. I've been to Shingen before, and their soba is the bomb dot com, so we headed there without hesitation. Did we keep it light? Ehh... not really. We accidentally also ordered the takoyaki and the ribeye skewer. No regrets on the takoyaki--it was crispy, creamy, and downright delectable. The ribeye skewer though... big miss. Super chewy, like it was doing a workout of its own. On the bright side, the service was great! Our server was super friendly and even hooked us up with the Wi-Fi password and the bathroom code--what a nice dude. Also, you get 15% off for Kamaaina...make sure to show your ID to get the D!

    Lunch menu: Special combo
    Risa L.

    Perfect fast casual dining option in Stix food court. Ordered the special combo from the lunch menu. They offer soba, moringa soba, and ube udon and your choice of tempura don, curry and rice, or beef bowl with rice and onsen egg. The tempura was lightly covered in a sweet/savory sauce that seeped onto the rice, so good! The cold soba paired well with the dipping sauce. The thin sweet stewed beef and onsen egg were satisfying. Service is pretty quick and they offer the lunch special combo at a special price from $20.80 to $18.80. Great portion size for lunch. They also offer 15% Kama`aina discount.

    Angela C.

    Wow, wow, wow... the soba here is on another level. Both the classic and the spirulina noodles were beautifully made, with that perfect bite, and the broth was so flavorful without being heavy. The tempura was crisp, light, and never oily, which is not easy to pull off. The quality absolutely shines, and while the prices are higher than the simple ten-zaru soba you'd get in Japan, the craftsmanship really shows. We'd come back in a heartbeat.

    Noodle w/ small rice bowl: moringa soba (hot)
    Chris Y.

    Love soba noodles at Shingen!! Continuing to enjoy soba noodles at the Stix Asian Food Hall in lower level of Waikiki Shopping Plaza. I've been looking for opportunities to dine here, after going to their Stadium Square location in Moiliili. Noodles, especially soba noodles, are my krytonite. We ordered the special combo featuring choice of noodle with mini donburi. It was a warm evening so I chose cold moringa soba with tendon. My dining companions chose hot ube udon with ahi poke bowl and hot moringa soba with tendon. Ask for kamaaina discount when ordering. Gracious service especially considering it's located in a food hall and it was an especially busy evening (Spam Jam food festival). Park in Waikiki Shopping Plaza lot; limited street parking for the lucky few. Parking validation in WSP only for 2 hours with minimum receipts of $35, available Monday-Friday from 5-10 pm and on weekends from 11 am-10 pm.

    Duck soba
    Kathy M.

    This place is a hidden gem! We just found this spot and loved the food and service. Best soba I've ever had and one of my favorite spots so far! The noodles are soooo good!! Would highly recommend!

    Beef tongue skewer and Wagyu skewer
    Wenlei Y.

    I highly recommend this place. Came here at about 7:30 pm Monday evening; Ordered beef tongue skewer (on the regular menu), wagyu skewer (on their special menu) and ube (purple yam) cold noodle; All of them are delicious. The skewers are juicy and tender, extra good with the dipping paste, called "yuzu kosho", which adds layers of flavors. Kayin is a very sweet and helpful server. He responded positively and highlighted his recommendation of using yuzu kosho. Very chill and relaxing :)

    Ube Udon
    Ryan A.

    We dined during lunch and had the ube udon noodles and char siu bowl. The food was excellent and the service was also amazing. Our server was Nick and he was very quick and attentive.

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    The food and service were good. The server was very attentive and she was nice. The restaurant was clean. Loved the ambiance.

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    0.1 mi
    $$$

    Drake Sushi Waikiki is extremely extraordinary with its location, clean atmosphere, exceptional…read moreservice and fresh, delicious & beautiful sushi & sides. First, our service by Manager JP and server John are 2nd to none. If you follow my Yelp reviews and sushi reviews you KNOW we are indeed global sushi "experts" from San Francisco, to NYC, Miami, Tel Aviv and everywhere in between. We were in town for the King Kamehameha Day and weekend parades and celebrations. Our son is a rising Senior at University of Hawai'i at Mānoa and two of his friends joined our party of six which our son made the Sunday evening reservations. My mother-in-law was using a scooter this trip and JP was very generous & helpful in accommodating our "parking" needs inside the restaurant. We were seated in a "prefect" table outside overlooking the Wakiki strip. Our server John was very welcoming, hospitable and kind. As we settled in and reviewed our massive menus which "like reading a newspaper" has just about everything to accommodate any diner needs. Unfortunately, a light rain and drizzle happening requiring us to relocate inside in a very comfortable table at the front of the restaurant that John took full charge in making our "transition" simple and quickly. Now, the sushi selections were very unique, amble, beautiful and delicious! Our creative cocktails and entree selections are too extensive for this dyslexic to list here. I took a photo and it is listed in the photos. Our sushi experience was amazing! Highly recommend Doraku Sushi Waikiki! Manager JP and Server John rock!

    Sushi & Sashimi deluxe 48 Miskyaki butterfish…read more I'm a big fan of butterfish in a Japanese restaurant and this is what led me to it. Sashimi is always a must too

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    Interior + Edamame
    Interior + Edamame
    Green Salad
    Green Salad
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    Sushi Ginza Onodera

    Sushi Ginza Onodera

    4.6
    (279 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$$$
    Luxury
    Free parking

    Did the lunch omakase with a friend. The service was very nice, very quiet space with subdued…read moreambiance. It was challenging to get through all of the courses, but I succeeded. There were standouts and overall we loved the meal. A local id gets the 10% service fee removed which was nice. I would recommend the $150 lunch omakase - I don't think the $50 abalone dish was worth the upgrade.

    Had an amazing omakase experience at Sushi Ginza Onodera. The staff were incredibly friendly and…read moreattentive, which made the whole experience feel welcoming rather than overly formal. Every piece of sushi was beautifully presented not overwhelming. You can really tell the chefs put a lot of thought into the balance of flavors and textures. One of my favorite bites was a sashimi piece topped with something that looked like finely grated cheese (not sure what it actually was), but it melted perfectly with the fish and added a really unique savory flavor. The chefs and staff also had a good sense of humor. At one point they served kinki fish and jokingly explained that the English translation sometimes gets called "idiot fish," which got everyone laughing at the counter. The omakase is definitely on the pricier side, but the quality, presentation, and overall experience made it very satisfying. If you're looking for a refined sushi experience with great service and beautifully crafted bites, this place is worth the splurge.

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    Sushi Ginza Onodera
    Sushi Ginza Onodera
    Sushi Ginza Onodera

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    Domo Cafe Kahala

    Domo Cafe Kahala

    4.2
    (307 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Grab-and-go

    DOMO Café, you do NOT disappoint! Domo's Kahala location has quickly become our go-to, grab-and-go…read moresushi joint. Although they have a clean and comfortable space for dining in, we regularly stop by after church or on the weekends for something to savor at our favorite park. Seriously, it's easy to enjoy their bowls, sushi sets, or bentos anytime and anyplace. We've got a passion for this place. Here's how this love affair started...I discovered Domo when a friend invited me for some sushi and sips at her place. I was amazed at the beautiful platter of sushi that accompanied our sake and wine. My friends are the best hosts! I devoured the bombs, nigiris and rolls (in between sips!). Everything was simply delicious! Fast forward a few months, I order a couple sushi sets to host a poolside, golden-hour birthday get together at my other friend's home. (I know, you want to be part of this squad, right?!). Anyway, using the online order system is a snap! My hubby went in to pick up the sushi and said they were slammed but our sushi sets were ready to go. This time we ordered some ikura because the hubby and my bestie are big fans. Both agree it was fresh and fantastic! And the garlic set with the flash-seared fish and a hint of mayo is a MUST-try. We also ordered a California roll for my friend's aunt who is not really a sushi fan. She delighted in several pieces and even enjoyed the nigiri from the garlic set. Total convert! After enjoying the platters and sets, we had to try the bentos and bowls. This time it's just us and the pup at the park. The bentos provide a great variety and comes with miso soup. The hubby really likes the shrimp tempura with ahi and salmon nigiri and ahi poke. It's a steal at less than $20. I'm a bowl girl myself and like the spicy tempura. The tempura is cooked crisp yet tender. The spicy ahi poke combined with the creamy crab salad and the crunchy ocean salad delights all my tastes buds. It's truly an adventure in finding the perfect bite--and there are so many in this bowl! I also love the seared salmon bowl. It is melt-in-your-mouth goodness. I add the fried onions for some texture. You know a place is top-notch when you can feel confident that anything off their menu will satisfy your cravings. Because this is a Yelp review, here are some helpful tips. For sushi platters, pre-order. The online system is simple to use. Service is fast and efficient if you're just walking in for a quick bite or to grab something to go. Parking has always been easy for us to find in the small lot in the complex where Domo is located. It's right next to Assagio's Kahala. But if you're worried about parking, I suggest ordering in advance and then just picking up. This works great during peak dining hours. If you want fresh, delicious sushi that is reasonably priced be like us and visit Domo Café. You will probably also be like us and want to go back to try more.

    This was my dinner day 1 of my trip back home. So delicious that I ordered again on the last…read moredinner of my trip! Spicy ahi bomb and Garlic salmon $18 - it's worth it for 8 quality pieces. The garlic salmon didn't have too much smokiness which I liked. They are not stingy when filling the inari with the spicy ahi. I did online ordering for easy pick up since the parking lot can be filled during dinner rush.

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    Sashimi Salad
    Sashimi Salad
    Enjoy the light, smoky and savory flavors of our Aburi seared Sushi
    Enjoy the light, smoky and savory flavors of our Aburi seared Sushi
    Omakase Sampler Set

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    Omakase Sampler Set

    Shingen - japanese - Updated July 2026

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