We stumbled upon Shingen for a quick lunch and it was a great experience! Our server was so nice and friendly. He's enthusiastic when answering questions about soba flavors and was even excited for me to try the Tsukimi Tororo. It's not everyday you experience such fantastic customer service. I wish I caught his name! The Tsukimi Tororo was delicious - Light and refreshing cold noodles with grated yam and poached egg! Moringa soba had a nice chewy texture. It was perfect for the hot weather! read more

Shingen - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I really liked the chill vibe of the restaurant. it doesn't feel rushed in any way which makes it really comfortable vibes 10/10 The servers were really nice and cool too. food was yummy and came out pretty quick A PLUS! the server, Kayin was so nice AND attractive?! read more

The customer service was exceptional... the young lady that helped us was wonderful. I want to say her name was Ilana. Location: in the heart of Waikiki I had the spicy miso tusko it was excellent flavor my only complaint was that the soba noodles were a little undercooked.. my husband had the noodle and tempura.. he had the same suggestion the noodles were undercooked. They offer 3 types of noodles: ube udon, moringa (a popular superfood) and soba Ambiance: a cozy restaurant located in the STIX Asian Food Center read more

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. read more

Shingen - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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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!! read more

Shingen - Lunch combo with Moringa Soba - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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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! read more

Shingen - Ube udon (with an added egg) and tempura set - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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. read more

Shingen - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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! read more

Shingen - Soba noodle sets - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

Shingen - Lunch menu: Special combo - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

Shingen - Duck soba - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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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 :) read more

Shingen - Beef tongue skewer and Wagyu skewer - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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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. read more

Shingen - Ube Udon - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We happened upon Shingen by chance while looking for a dinner spot near our hotel. The restaurant is located inside the STIX Asia Food Hall and we're so glad we happened upon a gem upon so many other options. The option for cold noodles was what sold us, since the weather was warm and we wanted something to cool us down. We ordered the Seiro (plain cold noodle with dipping sauce) - one order with ube udon and one order with moringa soba. I loveddddd the ube udon while my husband really enjoyed the moringa soba. The ube udon has a mild flavor with a chewy texture, perfectly soaking up the dipping sauce. The moringa soba has an earthy flavor and is less chewy, but also pairs well with the dipping sauce. I highly recommend trying out the cold noodles if you're looking for something light and refreshing. I enjoyed it so much that I came back twice, and each time was as good as the last. read more

Shingen - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Their lunch special was amazing and affordable. I messed up getting the hot soba. I would go back to try their cold soba. Their pork à la carte was delicious as well. Highly recommend! Service was good and staff was friendly. read more

Moringa noodles or miracle tree caught my attention on the menu. Seating arrangements are ideal for 2-4 people per table. Shingen Mix was tasty, with distinct flavors of ground pork, egg yolk, egg whites, sesame seeds, bonito flakes, pickled ginger, scallions, furikake, cucumbers with Moringa noodles. Chili oil offered in a separate container adds heat which makes this dish spicy. Sesame oil provided in another container binds the ingredients together. Server was very helpful in answering questions about the menu. I loved that Server offered complimentary soba-yu in yutoh to cleanse our palates and tummies. 15% Kamaaina disc with a valid photo ID. read more

Shingen - Shingen Mix w/ Moringa Noodles - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Amazing food, Flawless service! Customer service was the best I've had in the 4 days I've been here! I would come just for the amazing service! read more

Shingen - Natto kake soba. Best bowl full of slime! Will come back in a heartbeat! - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Service was amazing and the food was delicious. I went with something light and filling, so I ordered their sweet stewed beef rice bowl. I highly recommend it if you're looking for something light. read more

The Mrs and I were strolling around Waikiki not looking for anything in particular when we happened by Stix Asia and went downstairs to check it out. We came upon Shingen and what caught our eye was the cold soba noodles with imported buckwheat from Hokkaido! We love cold soba noodles and it looked delicious so we decided to try it out. Just our luck they have a lunch special that lasts until 3pm. We just made it, it was our lucky day!!! It did take awhile for our meals to arrive even though there was only one other couple in the restaurant at that dead period between 2-4pm when people have already eaten lunch. There was only one waitress and she was great. There was a good amount of buckwheat soba, dipping sauce, wasabi, and a bowl with rice topped with a piece of shrimp tempura and assorted vegetables tempura (asparagus, bean, pepper, sweet potato and onion). The tempura was crispy and flavorful. The rice had some sort of shoyu flavor to it and tasted great! If you're looking for a great soba meal, this is the place! You might want to take advantage of the discounted lunch menu to save yourself a few dollars. They also give a kamaaina discount with your Hawai'i driver's license. We'll definitely be back! read more

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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.

We had a wonderful family dinner here! The service was top-notch, and the food was equally good. Oh, I love the moringa chili pepper, their premium beef bbq, and fried mackerel. A huge thanks to the chef for the complimentary fried lotus root. The restaurant has a great atmosphere and is exceptionally clean. We'll definitely be back. read more

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Excellent, attentive service! Food came out quickly. Server happily answered our questions and made recommendations. Highly recommend!

We had a great meal this evening at Shingen. Fried Mochi soba dish and the Chicken Karaage was delicious. Service was also great.

Was such a lovely spot to eat at. My family and I happened up here randomly and we're very glad we chose it! Our server Nick was very nice and the food was especially great! I had the Curry Namban and my family had an assortment of skewers and tempura. Everything was just amazing! read more

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Love their spicy miso tsuke soba, it's a favorite amongst my friends. The girl server is very nice & attentive (: read more

Shingen - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Eh this place is ONO! And they give kama'aina discount. I had the natto mix...oh man!!! Delish!!! And reasonably priced for Waikīkī. Always on the hunt for good soba and this place hit the spot for me. Been here several times in the past but we don't get out to Waiks often coz...we local! lol. But I'd come for THIS place. Try it. You gonna love it. read more

Shingen - Natto mix - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Has a really good lunch special so we stopped here. Good soba & dipping sauce(cold). I like the option for soba, which is different from others. I wish there was a little bit more noodles & the noodles felt a little broken up instead of longstrands. It's a good spot to go to for a quick lunch. The lunch meal also came with tempura ontop of rice & that was also yummy. For the flavor of soba, the taste isn't strong, so mostly just got the soba for colors. read more

Great Food Nice Service with affordable price :) Recommend to try soba if you haven't read more

Shingen - Seiro Soba - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This place was good! I was impressed with the quality. This restaurant is located inside STIX Asia which is a food court. So expect it to be really busy and if you are going for dinner, expect quite a long wait for most of the restaurants inside STIX. Food was good and served really quick. Ambiance is noisy and hot so do not expect an intimate dinner. read more

Shingen - Potato croquette ramen - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We came for appetizers and tried 4 skewers. The wagyu skewer was so tender and easy to chew. You could cut the chicken off the skewer with a chopstick. It was excellent. We also ordered beers and the waiter said he just opened a new keg. The beer was so crisp. The ambiance is so fun. We will be back. read more

Shingen - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Service was quick! Nice and clean area. I had the lunch special, zaru soba and tendon. Very satisfying and delicious. I actually never had red bell pepper tempura and it was yummy. We also had the grilled chashu...it was good. He had the curry nanban with soba noodles. It hit the spot. Sorry, the pictures were taken midway. read more

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Really just an average place offering cold soba noodles. Twenty bucks for the special combo is a very pricey considering there is really no meat to be had. Duck soba broth was very clear and had good flavor. read more

Iliana is so sweet and gave amazing service! I was served the freshest tamago I've ever had at a restaurant! The ube udon with the beef kake broth was amazeballs too read more

Awesome food and service. The staff was very helpful and attentive. The order came out in a very timely manner. Food quality and value was excellent. read more

Located in the Asia Stix food hall, Shingen was a nice surprise to see a specialty soba shop in Hawaii. After initially going around the different Asian restaurants to see their menu, the wife and I decided on Shingen, since they were offering special soba including "ube" and "moringa." We started off with an appetizer of kaki fry (or deep fried oysters), which came with four oysters and some greens with a little dressing. These were a great way to start the meal - crispy on the outside and juicy oysters in the middle. For the mains, both of us decided on a soba set that included a mini donburi - I had moringa soba with the ahi poke donburi. They say that moringa is a plant that provides rich nutrients, which they blend into the buckwheat to make their soba. To me, I thought it tasted like a slightly stronger soba, a bit more bitter and wheat-y, but still delicious, and chewy texture. Since it's typically warm in Hawaii, eating the soba while dipping it into the sauce was a nostalgic experience to when I used to live in Japan. The ahi poke was very flavorful (almost too salty for me), but the rice was fantastic - probably best rice I have had in Hawaii! Overall, the service was wonderful, and glad that we could get a chance to visit this soba shop while around Waikiki! read more

FYI this place adds a 4% kitchen fee without advertisement. Tip accordingly. Thought this place was really good but was disappointed to find out from my receipt and other reviewers that they charge a 4% kitchen fee (BEFORE tax, so you pay TAX on the kitchen fee) on top of a very expensive meal. They don't give you a receipt at your table, they shove an electronic tablet at you that shows the total and asks you to tip on a number where you see no breakdown of the price. It's a very rushed experience, so you have exactly 3 seconds to decide your tip before they quickly wisk it away. I was wondering why this meal was almost 80 dollars (I get that Waikiki is expensive) but I never had the opportunity to see this so I paid like a 24% tip without my knowledge. Meal was fine, but ultimately not worth the price or the feeling of being manipulated into paying this much unknowingly. Would have been fine if they at least told me the situation. -- PS it's not posted anywhere I saw in the restaurant (you can verify this with the photos on Yelp). Also not anywhere on the menu. read more

We've been to other Shingen locations and were pleasantly surprised to see Shingen opened a storefront in the new Stix food hall. We ordered 1 combo of cold soba with an ahi poke bowl and 1 combo of cold soba with a tempura bowl. Service was okay (a bit rushed and absentee) but the soba was very al dente and had great texture, though the food did take a while to come out and Shingen was basically empty. Prices are steep in my opinion, so I don't think Shingen is a particularly great value, but the soba is solid. read more

Shingen - Combo with ahi poke bowl - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii