Don't come here if you want a fancy environment. Go someplace else and keep my great-Aunty's favorite spot available for her :-) It's a little hole in the wall in the busy Kam shopping center on the corner of School Street and Likelike Highway. It's two doors down from Times and my Aunty has a handicap parking pass so we never have a problem with parking but I wish the rest of you the best. We always go early and never wait. I always order the Miso Butterfish Teishoku. Their tempura batter is always light so you know it's a great spot. read more

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My wife and I had a very nice dinner experience at Teishoku, away from the hustle and bustle and unappealing crowd of Waikiki. Okay, truth be told, we tried to visit a couple of highly rated locations in Waikiki (where we were staying) for dinner. But either the parking was too confusing or the lines were blazingly long, our fault for Friday night dinner choices during a long weekend? Alas, we decided to venture out of Waikiki and pleasantly stumbled upon Teishoku, which is located in a little strip mall with other food options and a Times Supermarket. My wife ordered the Chicken Katsu Curry Udon, I ordered the Tonkatsu Teishoku, and we ordered the Agedashi Tofu to start. All three dishes were splendid and delicious. Not only can you taste the difference between the Tonkatsu and Chicken Katsu, you can actually see that the meats are differently prepared and the batter used are different. Honestly, at some places the Chicken Katsu and Tonkatsu seem to be the same thing. The Tonkatsu sauce was a vibrant and bright version of the common Tonkatsu sauce and it made it that much better. The curry base was satisfyingly like "home". The Agedashi Tofu was probably one of the best ones I've had/tried. We were extremely pleased and satisfied with our selections. There were many other items on the menu that I wanted to try, but alas, as a visitor to the island for less than a week, we won't be afforded this opportunity. But some things to consider with Teishoku, it's very local. Patrons are all very local, you won't see too many (if any) sticking out like a sore thumb tourists. The service was very nice and hospitable. Servers came by multiple times to ask if we needed more water, more tea, and just generally if things were well. And food comes out quickly! I would definitely visit Teishoku on another visit. We had a splendid experience. read more

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i super love this teishoke's combo box with butterfish misoyaki and there tempura, they always make DELICIOUS Butterfish combo box lunch, i love it there!!! read more

Teishoku is THE place to be for authentic Japanese food. The menu has a large variety of choices: combos, sets, sushi galore! We came here on a weekday night and were seated relatively quickly in a booth. The staff moves quickly! Ordered combinations meals with udon & salmon poke limu, and another with chicken katsu & spicy ahi. The third dish is a ramen combo set b, with kalbi and chicken kaarage. One thing to note is that they are really generous with their poke portions! I was surprised how much salmon poke they had given, and not to mention, the poke and ahi were fresh and flavorful. The presentation of the food itself is simply exquisite -- all the colors, different size dishes, and variety of appetizers and entrees were all very appealing to the eye. Not only was the food visually tasty, but also physically very delicious! I left feeling very satisfied after craving poke and udon for a while. There are quite a few options on the menu and a lot of customizations you can ask for, so the options are almost limitless! read more

Teishoku - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Always love going to Teishoku. Their service is impeccable and servers are so kind and super fast. It's like they have wings or something. The chicken katsu with all the fixings is awesome and cooked like I enjoy my food, well done. Grandson loves it too as we dine in Teishoku several times a month. It's noisy when it is a full house but everyone talking and smiling is a hint that they are enjoying their food and having a good time. Thanks Teishoku for always top notch service.!! read more

THE hidden gem for some authentic Japanese food. I came on a Saturday afternoon, and to my surprise, there was no wait time. I guess I got lucky since many reviews mention a long wait time. FOOD: I got the Misoyaki Butterfish and Shrimp Katsu Combo (~$19), which was exquisite. Even their miso soup, appetizer, and salad that comes with it was really tasty. I literally finished everything on my bento box. My boyfriend got the Butterfish and the Poke limu which was really good too. Would recommend either combos. AMBIANCE: it feels authentic sitting there listening peacefully to soothing music, drinking tea, and looking at the pretty paintings on the wall. FREE TEA: they give free refills of green tea with your meal if you would like. STAMPCARD: they give you a stampcard, where if you collect 10 stamps, you get $10 off your order PARKING: plenty of parking right inside this plaza. I was able to score a covered parking space. Located next to the supermarket. I appreciated that they took our temperatures before we sat down! Means they are taking safety precautions. Highly recommend coming to this place. I can't wait to return and try other dishes. read more

Teishoku - Combo Broiled Butterfish Misoyaki and Shrimp Katsu - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

2nd time going to this place and I loved it! The Butterfish was really good. A whole Butterfish set for around $13.00, which is a great price! Most places would charge more for Butterfish. I love how it comes with miso soup, rice, and a small bowl of salad. All you need to get full! I also order a side of Salmon Nigiri (3 Pieces) which was great. The slice were thick and I was surprise how thick it was! I was expecting a small size but these nigiri were huge! The wait staffs were friendly, but definitely need more help as they seem understaff. This place can get quite busy for dinner! :) I would come back here again with my friends and/or family. read more

Teishoku - Broiled Butterfish Misoyaki set. - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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My wife and I had a really disappointing experience at Teishoku in Kam Shopping Center. We ordered the fried oysters and the Miyosaki butterfish, expecting fresh, quality food, but both dishes were a total letdown. The oysters were clearly packaged, pre-deep-fried, and then re-fried to serve to us, resulting in a greasy, overcooked mess with no crispness or flavor. The butterfish was just as bad--tasting like it was pre-made and merely warmed up, and uninspiring. For the price, we expected far better quality and freshness. Didn't bother to take pictures. We won't be coming back. read more

Always a good Japanese restaurant. Food comes fast! Been here many times and food is always consistently made with flavor crunch freshness and quality. And their green tea is a good green tea flavor. read more

They only prioritize people who sit down and not their takeout orders. I was one of the first people who came in when they opened the doors and they waited for everyone else to be seated first which was fine but when i came to pick up my order, it wasn't ready after 40 minutes... They also rarely pick up their phone calls and have said they aren't taking take out orders sometimes. Workers seem stressed and not as friendly. read more

Small cozy restaurant. Staff was friendly. The food was traditional Japanese. I had udon and vegetable tempura. My fiancé ordered a California roll and ahi Philly roll. Tasty! read more

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Nice neighborhood Japanese restaurant. Sushi is good, miso butterfish tonkatsu. Combo plates are a good choice and selection is good.

First time stopping in. Located in the Kamehameha Shopping Center. I always overlook this place when in the area cause it doesn't seem like it belongs here since I view it was more of an upscale fancy feel compared to the other casual eateries and shops. Seems like it's a popular spot that treats lots of locals. They have online reservations which I recommend or calling ahead as it can fill up quick There were quite a few takeout orders while we waited and as we dined in. Went on a Friday night and waited maybe 20 minutes, not bad. As soon as you order, the food comes out pretty quick which is nice. Ordered the sashimi combo (3 pieces of each: Ahi, Hamachi, and Salmon), fish was cut thick and tasted fresh. However the vegetable tempura pupu was a little disappointing. It looked so sad how it was presented and very lightly battered. Opted for the ribeye teishoku since I was craving some Japanese cooked steak which tends to be soft and tasty. I was again a little disappointed. Seemed more like a lower grade new york strip. Overally I may try this place again but not for awhile. It didn't quite meet the mark for me. I understand inflation but the price didn't justify what we got. Aside from the food, happy to report the service was great. read more

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Teishoku is located in Kam Shopping Center near Time's supermarket. I recommend making a reservation because the restaurant is small and they do get busy. What I really want to emphasis about this place is their excellent service. The servers are very helpful and efficient. As for the food, I've tried their misoyaki butter fish (popular entree) with shrimp and vegetable tempura. You have a choice of white or brown rice and comes with some side dish. Their portions are generous. We also got some sushi and they were okay. They have a lengthy menu. Just like the restaurant's name Teishoku, if you come here for that you won't be disappointed. read more

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Ended up here randomly for dinner. Located in Kam shopping Center with tons of parking. It was quite busy when we were there but was able to be seated right away. There were many options on the menu. Our order came out pretty quick. Appetizer: shrimp and veggie tempura ($11.95)- Food was crispy but not hot. The vegetable and 2 shrimp was not bad. 2 pieces for each veggies (sweet potatoes, ingen, pumpkin, carrot) Tonkatsu teishoku $13.25 - The tonkatsu was pretty big. It was crispy and thick. The meet was tender. Teishoku also comes with miso soup and pickled veggies (daikon and with edamame). Hamachi avocado sushi roll ($8.95) - It was literally hamachi and avocado in the roll. My boyfriend said it wasn't Fresh. I thought it tasted OK. Decent price for the food you get. Don't know if I will be back. read more

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Again, the fastest service ever. Sat down. Ordered within one minute and food was served within three. Awesome food as well. read more

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Food and Service is very good... Their dishes are prepared well, sushi/sashimi fresh, and overall taste is authentic Japanese style. Nice to have a decent Japanese restaurant in the Kalihi SC with ample free parking. I will mention that it is crazy busy (always a wait list) , so 'Take-Out' is not always available in order to provide 'Dine-House' customers with optimum dining experience. read more

I've been here a few times and liked it the times I've been. This restaurant is known to have really good, cheap butterfish too! It's located in between Time Supermarket and Fun Factory in the Kamehameha Shopping Center. There's a parking lot with ample parking which finding a stall won't ever be a problem. This past time, I got only the broiled misoyaki butterfish rather than a combo teishoku. It came with sweet sushi rice which was reaaaally good, salad, miso soup, and some small sides (okazu). The butterfish was cooked and marinated nicely. It was kind of lacking in flavor when I went but regardless, still delicious! My friend got the unagi which wasn't as soft as the butterfish but still good. Still prefer the butterfish. Great place for casual dining especially for some good teishoku styled meals. It's also on the cheaper side compared to other places! read more

Teishoku - Broiled Butterfish Misoyaki (bottom) and Unagi (top) - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We found ourselves in Kalihi while running errands and we got hungry. All the other places had lines out the door. This place didn't have a line, but there was still a lot of families dining in, and there wasn't a wait. They checked our temperature before we were seated. I ordered the chirashi bowl. I was expecting a light dinner. It turned out to be a really generous helping for salmon, hamachi, ahi, roe, and there was spicy ahi under the roe. I love that the fish was fresh. It had the buttery, melt in your mouth feel. Just how fresh fish is supposed to be. I did get to try my hubby's chicken karaage, and was surprised to find it was really good! It was seasoned well. Nice crunch on the outside, juicy chicken on the inside. I wish I had ordered that instead. I was surprised that both my husband and I got miso soup as I didn't think the chirashi bowl came with it. I normally don't eat miso soup, but this was a delicious that I finished it all. If I'm ever in the Kalihi area, I will definitely stop in again. read more

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Nice little Japanese spot in Kalihi next to times supermarket. Serving quality and affordable Teishoku sets. Service was quick and of course the food was Ono. Highly recommended. read more

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Went back again for dinner on a Saturday night and we had to wait just a little bit to get in. We love this place because the menu is pretty versatile to where we always flip flop about what we're going to eat cuz everything is Ono. We landed tonight on the fried octopus with mayo (a little overcooked but yummy), side order shrimp tempura(I love the sauce!!) and salmon/ikura donburi(which I can never finish cuz the portion is pretty generous). Although the food came really quick, we noticed tonight that there are a lot of servers who simply walk in past you and don't say anything or really do anything. We counted six times a server walked past us as we obviously waited to order, menus placed on the side. Even the skinny Chinese guy who works the register is quite rude with his snide comments and high expectations for a positive response after making comments like "geesh rude", or "wow pushy". I would stop going here just because of the unappreciated comments and attitude of this one guy. Really not necessary to say things like that Other than that, we love this place and go for dinner and lunch often. It's a great neighborhood spot! Thank you! read more

This place sucked. Service, ambiance, food was tasteless and i think im gunna be sick.

tl;dr - amazing butterfish, issues with phone ordering, fast service I ordered the Broiled Miso Butterfish. There was a generous portion of fish with sides of rice, salad, edamame, and pickled radish. The butterfish here is really delicious. It has a very soft, rich texture with a sweet miso glaze. The salad was refreshing with a ginger miso dressing and helped cut the richness of the fish. The rice was soft and well cooked. I would definitely get this again! I did encounter issues with ordering over the phone for takeout. The phone can ring for a very long time before someone will pick up. I had to call several times because it either got disconnected or went to voicemail. When someone finally answered, they told me that they were no longer taking phone orders because they were too busy for the night. My friend had just ordered 5 minutes before me! We had to go with them to pick up the order and when we got there, it was about half full and they took my order then. The upside was that the order came out in about 15 minutes. read more

Teishoku - Broiled Butterfish Misoyaki - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I've come here on a three-star night but tonight was perfect. We both opted for curry on this rainy night; me with fry oysters and rice, and my friend with shrimp katsu and udon. Paired with a cup of tea, it hit the spot. Long, our waiter, is always on point and friendly. We'll probably be back next week! read more

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I won't be eating here again. I tried ordering over the phone and confirmed my order with Kenji three times for it to be wrong upon arrival. Frustrating. It's actually my first time back in awhile because the time before this time there was a worm in my Tako wasabi. It's really unfortunate because I used to love this restaurant. But care has gone down substantially over the years. read more

Small local strip mall japanese restaurant. First time here. Delicious misoyaki butterfish and the bento price is pretty reasonable too! Will be back! read more

The service was good. I want to say the portion size small and the food is on the pricey side. It more like a fancy restaurant type. If you are looking for something more filling on the less price range don't go here. read more

Food tastes amazing and the staff makes the atmosphere cozy. Service is awesome.. they made sure everything was tasting good to our standards :) !!! read more

Super nice staff and food arrived crazy quickly. Parking structure is such a huge plus. Sashimi tastes fresh and butterfish is as good as everyone says it is. Really cool local place with a clean atmosphere. Bottom Line: Would recommend if you are looking for a solid everyday Japanese restaurant with amazing staff. read more

Teishoku - Butterfish and sashimi bento - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I ordered a rib eye teishoku, which stated 10 oz. It arrived with half the steak being all fat, 5 ounce of pure FAT and the other 5 ounce meat. I asked for medium rare and got a medium. Plus, too salty! Literally eating grains of rock salt. A price of 24.50 + wasted. Never again!!! Service was meh... Their only restroom ​wasn't clean and had a broken TP dispenser. read more

Came here for a business lunch and I was very surprised with my dish! I always tend to get Misoyaki butterfish and I was surprised by the size of it. The staff's customer service was really good as well. It may be a little tight if you have more than 5 at a table, but it's doable. I was full from the combo and will come here to try the Unagi next. Wish I tried this place sooner! read more

Teishoku - Broiled Butterfish Misoyaki with Ahi - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Always service with a smile and great reasonably priced food. The miso butterfish is really good and a good size portion compared to some other restaurant. My favorite is the combo Teishoku with fried oysters and miso butterfish. I like that there is a brown rice option. read more

Haven't been here for a while. Service was excellent. The rice was dry, Pork Katsu was hard and dry. Sashimi was good, Shrimp looks frozen not fresh, didn't see any shrimp, more batter. Oyster was ok. Located in the Kam Shopping Center next to Times. Aloha, Derek read more

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After the stay at home lifted, we were ready to do a get of the house and our dine in date night. We didn't want to go too far and the crave caved in lol!! We compromised one the menu and got our normal sushi and bento style dish. Hamachi and California roll along with fried oysters and calamari :) Yum! read more

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My first time here and I love it! Came on a Sunday at about 4:30p, no wait! We ordered a tempura roll delicious. Three teishoku combo meals: butterfish and teriyaki beef, chicken karaage and shrimp katsu, and a chicken katsu and vegetable tempura. For the teishoku you can choose from white rice, sushi rice or brown rice. They also come with miso soup, "appetizer" and salad. Everything was delicious! Complimentary hot tea, although we had to ask again...at the end of our meal. The server appeared to be in a hurry whenever we'd ask for things. We also asked for our bill to be split and it wasn't split correctly but we didn't ask to change it. Overall the food was really good and no wait at the time we went! read more

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I really like to come here for teishoku! Convenient location with affordable menu and delicious food. I been coming here for awhile now and really enjoy the teishoku here. The price is friendly compared to most Japanese places. It's also a good spot for family/friends. Highly recommend! read more

Overall pretty good food. I had a combo and it was tasty. I would definitely go back.

What a gem of a spot. Great tasting Japanese food in a strip mall with decent prices and good service. The restaurant is on the smaller side, but they we're still accommodating of our group of 12. read more

Teishoku - Buttafish yum - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Aloha, Friday! Ono dinner, got kabayaki this time. I like my kabayaki grilled and this one is not but tasted just okay. Big eye and gyoza are always 10! Mahalo nui loa read more

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When you get cravings, have special occasion or have visitor, Teishoku is our first choice! GMonkey do: BROILED BUTTERFISH MISOYAKI- though size may differ, this always satisfying! CHICKEN KATSU- crispy, generous and delicious! Come early, or you will wait. Great family restaurant. Support local! read more

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