Made a phone order, and picked up from the store. Had to wait a little once we got to the…read morerestaurant. Paid when we got there. Food was good. Always consistently tasty. I got the mapo tofu curry and it was good and came with a few gyoza. We also got the shabu curry, which was a good open. But my go to is always chicken katsu with cheese, I'll probably get that next time!

Come here on occasion when have an inkling for curry. This time got the stewed chicken spinach,…read morewhich is marked as a favorite. It's simple inside with efficient service and cheaper for cash, very local. Good prices given it's on the local side of Waikiki.

I've never been more sad writing a critical review for any place before…read more We love the food here. We're regulars at pretty much every location they have. But this location is disappointing. Not in the food, but in the service. They always short change you on the quantity of food when you take out.

Not into Japanese curry but joined some friends for dinner. Was planning to enjoy popcorn at movies…read moreso daughter, who frequents this loc advised me to eat the croquettes with curry sauce and rice for a light dinner. Had a long wait since there were six of us, even though we said we would split up into two tables. I understand waiting is common at this loc. Menu is great like most Japanese restaurants because it has pictures of the dishes. Got the croquettes with curry sauce and rice as daughter recommended. Was delicious! Curry sauce - I ordered mild - was very good. Food came relatively quickly but not immediately. Croquettes were just tasty mashed potatoes and the crispy breading was great. Didn't eat much rice since there that so much starch/carbs sincei was saving room for popcorn later but the rice was also very good. One friend had curry udon and a piece of katsu from her husband's meal. She said that's what she usually gets (she is a noodle fan). I would actually come back to try other dishes now that I've tasted the curry sauce if I can figure out how to avoid long waits. Not sure that's possible but I plan to try.

I finally visited Jugem with my boyfriend, sister and brother-in-law. Everyone was a fan! The staff…read morewere kind enough to offer us extra curry for free! The free curry was in the cutest gravy boat. This local business on King Street is unassuming from the outside, but feels like home inside. Cute interior, plenty of seating and even fun games while you wait! The menu is rather extensive and the prices are fair. The curry is delicious! Best I've had on island. The food is cooked to order, fresh and hot. Lovely staff. Very welcoming, caring and kind. Be sure to give Jugem a try! I believe they have some sort of rewards program too!

One of the best curry spots on the island!!!…read more The restaurant gives an old Japanese family restaurant vibe and i love it! It reminds me of a hole in the wall restaurant i went to in Japan! The Takoyaki fries were a big hit! It is definitely different than a traditional Takoyaki, there is no bonito flakes or kewpie mayo, but the potato filling and octopus inside were soft and fluffy! Definitely try this!!! The aunties working are also so so nice and friendly!

Amazing!!! My 6 year old eats gyoza everywhere we go and he said this is the best he's ever…read morehad-incredible ratio of meat to veggies to spices he said! We asked and they make them fresh every day. I got veggie GF ramen and it's incredible. often veggie is not and it was incredible! The cabbage was cooked perfectly as well as the bok choy and the bean sprouts all of it! The bowl was gigantic and I ate all of it! My wife said it's the best she's ever had (she got the katsu chicken). It's family owned and the mom makes the garlic chili oil and we bought a container of it to add to all of our meals before we leave the island. So GOOOOOOD!

Rai Rai Ramen in Kailua was busy and parking was limited out front. It was raining that day, so we…read morewere glad my cousin had a truck and could manage one of the tighter stalls. My cousin's two kids love this place and insisted it has the best fried rice. I'm usually not a big fried rice person, but I was curious and tried it. I can see why people like it. I ordered the shrimp katsu ramen with a shoyu egg. The broth and noodles were excellent and really the highlight of the dish. I wasn't a huge fan of the shrimp katsu on its own since it was a bit chewy, but once it soaked in the broth, it was much better. The portion size was just right, filling without being too much. Overall, a solid ramen spot, especially if you're already in Kailua.

I love Daiichi Ramen. All of the locations I have been to pretty much operate the EXACT same (Pearl…read moreCity and Kapolei). It's never been too busy when I've gone since it's always midday, after lunch and before dinner. The service is quick and I've never had to wait long at all to get my food. I usually get the Katsu Curry, in which the portions are big and the chicken katsu always stays crispy.

The cleanliness at this restaurant is very poor. The moment my family and I walked in, we were hit…read morewith a strong urine smell. There were fly traps hanging from the ceiling, which was quite unpleasant to see while trying to eat. Strangely, the staff was mopping the floor right next to occupied tables during a busy late-night rush. The menus also smelled like a dirty bathroom; I couldn't hold mine for more than a minute without gagging. While the staff was quick and the food came out fast, the kitchen was disorganized. They forgot our miso soup and brought out edamame instead of the menma (bamboo shoots) we ordered. We had the gomoku ramen, spicy beef ramen, gyoza, lemon tea, a side of menma, and shrimp tempura udon. The gyoza and lemon tea were delicious, but they couldn't outweigh the negatives. According to my family, two out of the three soups tasted like dish soap. We were too exhausted after work to send them back, but it was honestly gross. To top it off, the single-stall unisex bathroom had that same foul odor. I wouldn't recommend Daiichi Ramen. Serving 'dish soap soup' is unacceptable in food service. You're better off heading to the nearby Burger King or Safeway for late-night eats.

My wife comes here very often after getting her nails done. It was probably my second time eating…read morethere. The people there are really nice and attentive to the customers. I forgot to take pictures until after I finished eating. The ambiance is what one would expect from a ramen restaurant. The ramen was very good and I liked the chicken katsu curry.

So glad we drove from north shore to Kailua for Ayame! Everything we had was delicious! The food is…read morehigh quality for a good price. The portions were big! We both had leftovers, which we are going to enjoy tomorrow! It was a slow night, so we got to talk to the staff a bit. My wife was really happy they had Pokemon cards for sale!

The aunties that were running the shop during lunch were so accommodating, welcoming and polite…read more We haven't had authentic katsu like this since Japan and I'm glad we were able to get a taste of that here. While at a high price point, everything included in the sets were refillable so it was filling even if the entree portion itself may not seem like it. From the chicken to pork, shrimp, beef and poke, I didn't think there was anything that was lacking in flavor. If there was a way to order the macaroni salad as a side instead of just with the kid's entree, I totally would have. Even with reservation, it took us a while to get seated. But this was also the aunties ensuring we were going to sit together instead of two groups, so they waited for tables to open up to accommodate us, in addition to allowing us to be seated earlier (~30min), so I couldn't complain. And when another table opened up, without even asking, they pushed the table close to us again to allow for more space while we were already seated before our entrees came. The hospitality was so nice it felt like we were in Japan again. Super small shop but well worth it.

Came in 2024 when it was one small restaurant but now they've opened up a second side next door…read morewith plenty of seating. I would still do a reservation just to be safe. We got the pork katsu deluxe set and recommend getting another side of rice for 2 people. The fried oysters are also a standout dish so I definitely recommend that. Service is quick and portions are big so I also recommend splitting a dish or doing family style.

Tamafuji remains undefeated as the best tonkatsu in town. The breading is impossibly crispy, the…read morepork tender and juicy, and this time I also got the fried oysters which were plump and fresh. This was my first visit to their new location, just downstairs from the old one. The new location is much more spacious and feels brighter than before. It feels a lot less cramped inside. I will say I think the restaurant may be having some growing pains in the new space. It took about an hour from when we were seated until we got our food - I don't really remember having to wait that long before - but all was forgiven when the food arrived. Service was friendly but a little bit absent during the wait, but for whatever reason improved dramatically once the food actually arrived (or maybe just my mood improved!). Like before, you can get free refills of rice and cabbage, and the different types of rice they have are all worth trying.

Not my first time here. We tried to get reservations but I think they had some glitches as they…read morejust recently reopened after expanding/moving to the new space. Since we didn't get reservations we had to do walk in. The waitlist didn't seem bad when we first signed up but it took forever to finally get a table. It was a hot day so we were waiting outside, for nearly an hour. There were only like two or three parties ahead of us on the waitlist. We finally got seated and the people right after us on the list got seated at the same time (they put their name 15 min after us). I would not recommend the waitlist, since it's not consistent. The food itself is always delicious. The new space was nice (and larger). Our server was very nice also. We both got tonkatsu. I got the mizore and my partner got the sizzling one. I appreciate the choices of rice and miso soup. I really enjoyed my Shiso rice and the white miso soup. I think even though I enjoyed the ground daikon but I also think I would've been happy with just a regular tonkatsu, similar for the sizzling platter.

Their garlic chicken is my go-to when I dont feel like cooking. Consistently so so good…read more Love the fact that they actually stay open until their posted closing time, unlike soooo many other Kailua spots. V is my favorite server. I always look forward to her smile.

Don't let the Grinch vibes fool you (see pic) -- Uahi Grill still delivers where it counts. Service…read morewas friendly and the menu has so many good options it's hard to narrow it down. If you know what to order, go for the Triple Surf Combo: garlic shrimp, furikake salmon, and poke. Solid choices all around. The cranberry duck with mashed potatoes was a special and ended up being a good call. Butterfish was good, and while the ahi katsu was tasty, it was a bit on the dry side for me. You get two sides, and it seems most people go with a starch and a veggie -- easy way to customize your plate. You can also upgrade your sides, which opens up even more options. Portions are generous, prices are fair, and there's plenty of paid parking nearby. Overall, a good spot if you want variety and value.

Great place for fresh sushi bentos & ramen on certain days…read more.. A variety of combos...similar with Ahi & Veggies at Kalihi & Ewa Beach...

We love this place. My wife and I have dates there when we are looking for a place with great food…read moreand a quiet ambience. For some reason, it reminds me of the "Midnight Diner, Tokyo Stories" show--even though the layout is completely different. I love the combos, and the variety of dishes seems good to satisfy most Japanese food lovers. The atmosphere is quiet and relaxed. Something hard to find these days. I truly appreciate its family-run business vibe. If you are looking for a fancy (read more expensive) Japanese restaurant with all the bells and whistles tourists look for, this is not the place. The space decoration is, if anything, minimalist--which is great for someone like me. Service has always been friendly and pleasant. The food is made to order, so it takes longer to get it to the table than in other restaurants. Price-wise, it is not among the cheapest places, but the quality of the food, the kindness of their service, and the local businesses' support justifies that.