Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    WagyuKushi

    4.2 (197 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

    WagyuKushi Photos

    WAGYUKUSHI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

    You might also consider

    More like WagyuKushi

    Recommended Reviews - WagyuKushi

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Plate lunch
    Se C.

    WagyuKushi is attached to Don Quijote on 801 Kaheka St, and they have made to order wagyu skewers or plates. I ordered a plate lunch and it came with a salad, two scoops of rice and sauces. The wagyu comes well done, but it is still tender. Their dipping sauce paired well with the meat. There are several benches for customers to buy and eat in front of DQ exterior as there are multiple vendors. Convenient parking nearby or walking distance from Ala Moana area.

    Aron N.

    Steak plate or Wagyu skewer? Well Wagyu of course!!!!! I heard people talking about this place and always wanted to go; well I finally did. You place an order and wait about 15-20 mins for skewers to be cooked. I have say that the birds next to the tables are getting pretty darn bold - they walk right by your feet and have no problem being close to you. As far as the wagyu skewers, it tasted fine. It is thinly cut squares of meat and they are skewered and cooked. They have a sauce on the side that gave it a sweet taste when you put the sauce on. It was a decent taste and will fill you up. As I said, it tasted fine and when I asked others what they thought, they said they enjoyed it. I said it was a little tough for wagyu and that's when they said "Oh I forgot it was wagyu.... oh maybe not that good for wagyu but fine as plain meat". That about sums it up. I did hear the cashier lady talk very bluntly to a patron - but they were nice to me.

    Andy F.

    Walked by WagyuKushi countless times heading into Don Quijote while always thinking, "ooo, that looks good" when seeing the skewers of tightly packed thinly sliced U.S. Wagyu Beef sizzling on the flat top grill (while also wondering how each skewer is neatly packed in a long rectangular prism shape!). This place is just outside of Don Quijote at the food court. Menu is simple: 1 skewer for $5.99, 2 for $10.99 (as a plate lunch with rice & salad, $13.99), 5 for $24.99, and 10 for $45.99. Everything is made to order, so be prepared to wait a bit, and they a limited amount each day. Lady at the front was really nice. The sitting area at the food court is outside, windy and dusty, maybe smelly, and not as clean, but good enough. As for the skewer...ummm, it needed a bit more salt and pepper. The sauce was good and helped to add taste. The meat was unsurprisingly lean, slightly tough and dry, and overcooked. It did have a nice char and crispy side though. Overall, it wasn't too bad. Just needed more taste and less cooking time. It's a nice alternative if you ONLY want meat and no carbs. Would I get this again? Sure! I'll request more salt and pepper!

    Justin H.

    Holy moly smokes. The best plate lunch by far , meats is just melts in your mouth, the greens are so good too. The special sauce makes this great . Very kind staff , this is not an eat inside restaurant, there's tables out side.

    Wagyu kushi plate lunch
    Lani M.

    10000000/10!! One of my favorite meals on the island. Thank you to my sister for the recommendation. No line but took some time for the food to cook. Fresh & made to order. The meat was so flavorful, juicy, tender. Omg, melt in your mouth!! It also came with a side salad + rice. The salad sauce was good. I wasn't a fan of the wasabi sauce that it came with. We ordered a few in which they charged for but didn't even use them. But overall everything was delicious!! If you like spicy, enhance the flavor by buying some Thai chili oil from the Thai spot next door. Definitely a hidden gem & would recommend this place 1000xs over. Plenty of parking in the lot shared with other businesses. Make sure you grab a bite before going shopping. You know what they say about shopping on an empty stomach!

    Bill for 2 skewers.
    Christine L.

    I bought 2 skewers and the cashier said 10 minutes. I was irritated when they called my number 20 mins later but it was pretty delicious and grilled on point. Hangriness disappeared. Each skewer has a substantial amount of beef.

    Yari W.

    WagyuKushi is my treat every time I did grocery shopping at Don Quijote. When I say every time I rarely skip it. I mean why, they are the perfect bites to grab for a quick eats. I love how friendly those Filipinas staffs as well. When they see me they smile and greeted me. Makes me wanna come back for more wagyu skewers too. As much as I love this place, be in mind that this is not the most perfect wagyu skewers you can have. Sometimes in one skewer there's more fat than lean ones. So why I keep coming back? IMO, their marination is stable and I find it pretty good. Savory and tasty. I love the balance of sweetness and saltiness on it. One happy belly every bite at the open ambiance food court. One wagyu skewers at a time.

    Rebecca T.

    Still super delicious! They have family pack now, 5 sticks for $24.99 so around $5 each. Make sure you order ahead of time. On a weekday morning it took about 20 mins for my order. A lot of retirees eat here early in the morning too. Also, the charge comes through as Don Quijote kaheka and it's billed as groceries, not restaurants, if you care about which credit card to use.

    Menu sign
    S M.

    Yesterday I got to try the Wagyu Kushi Plate Lunch and it was tasty. Very convenient and pleasant service.

    Plate
    Nicholas A.

    Yes, it does live up to the hype i feel! First off, staff is nice. The seating area/ambiance is shared outside seating. The wagyu is sooooo soft... the presentation is thin thin slices that's like stacked. But the pieces just melt in your mouth! Imagine like croissants have flakes, but it being wagyu! It was nicely seasoned with maybe just salt. The cut that they use is a little "fatty," so if you ain't into it then you probably won't care for it! I enjoyed the famous wasabi sauce surprisingly. It was not spicy at all, but did have a hint of wasabi flavor. I will definitely be back again! Slight mislead/miscommunication, but i wanted to do a plate and they said it came with 3. I only got 2. Maybe I didn't specify enough.

    Waygu hot dog
    Gregg R.

    We always have to take time to visit this small kiosk in the Don Quijote outside food court when we shop. Prices are super cheap. $13 for 2 waygu skewers side salad and rice and only $6 to add one more skewer. There is a small wait as everything is cooked to order after you pay. They are usually open until 7 or when ever sold out so you have been forwarned. The Waygu sticks are so delicious and fun to eat. There is a small custom wasabi dip which perfectly accompanies the skewers. The combo plate is more than filling for $13. Full disclaimer, it American Waygu, not Japanese Waygu. Not a deal breaker, buy just FYI. Did I mention that the individual skewers are $6? You must try this place if you are around the area. Eat like the locals.

    Hot dog. New item.
    Jeffrey T.

    I've eaten here before and for the price I've always been satisfied. Today I saw that they had a new food item or at least new to me. A Wagyu skewer hot dog. Oh mah gawd. It was so tasty. Bold beef flavor, loved the fat pieces that infused more flavor. There was a tomato meat sauce and a Kewpie mayo cheese sauce. I need to eat this again cause I can't stop thinking about it. All for $8.99! It's made to order so takes about 15 minutes. It's very messy to eat so you'll need to wash your hands after.

    Rebecca C.

    Itadakimasu。 いただきます。 My manager introduced me to WagyuKushi. He got me a plate lunch with 2 skewers of this savory, melt in your mouth wagyu beef on a stick served with steam rice and salad. The wasabi sauce is amazingly not spicy and bursting with so much flavors. So for my birthday, I bought 5 skewers of WagyuKushi and paired with my homemade mentaiko pasta. I'm so close to perfecting the recipe to make mentaiko pasta! The combination of WagyuKushi skewers and mentaiko pasta together is divinely delicious! You can find them right outside of Don Quijote on Kaheka Street. Parking is free but it's always filled and busy, no matter what time of the day. There's a table and chairs you can use to sit and eat but be prepared to bring a sanitizer wipes and birds flying over or by you. The ladies were nice and friendly! Thank you for reading my review. Have a wonderful day!

    2 stock plate lunch

    See all

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Suzy T.
    0
    19
    18

    2 years ago

    Wagyu is very tasty and ono. Customer service is rude! I would go back again because it was ono. Hopefully they fix their staff.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Wanna L.
    26
    297
    148

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jeremy M.
    91
    82
    56

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 2

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Austin A.
    278
    14
    10

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Excellent Wagyu beef sticks. 2 sticks with rice and salad is a great deal in Honolulu

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Dennis R.
    10
    22
    52

    3 years ago

    Wagyu skewers we're excellent! Value amazing! Probably the only problem we had was the birds trying to get a bite lol.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of K K.
    0
    4
    3

    3 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Gail M.
    0
    46
    13

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Harm K.
    407
    14
    3

    3 years ago

    I don't know if it's actually wagyu, but it tastes great and would buy it again if I'm craving it. Service was pretty quick too.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ken F.
    1
    32
    29

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of R A.
    0
    4
    0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Was tasty the meat was very tender they had a sauce with wasabi. You have to wait awhile cause they cook it after you order

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Bill J.
    10
    50
    2

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Aza Y.
    0
    123
    0

    3 years ago

    Good meat taste, but if you dont like waiting for 20 minutes + for your order its not the place for you.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of SS S.
    0
    257
    3

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 5 of 5

    Ask the Community - WagyuKushi

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Japanese 45,947 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Ginza Bairin Tonkatsu & Yoshoku Bistro - kurobuta tonkatsu

    Ginza Bairin Tonkatsu & Yoshoku Bistro

    4.3(4.2k reviews)
    1.1 miWaikiki
    $$$
    Free parking
    19 years in business

    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.

    Photos
    Ginza Bairin Tonkatsu & Yoshoku Bistro - Tonkatsu, katsu-don, gyukatsu

    Tonkatsu, katsu-don, gyukatsu

    Ginza Bairin Tonkatsu & Yoshoku Bistro - Special Katsu-don set

    Special Katsu-don set

    Ginza Bairin Tonkatsu & Yoshoku Bistro - Katasu-don

    See all

    Katasu-don

    Tonkatsu Tamafuji - Jyukusei pork tenderloin katsu teishoku

    Tonkatsu Tamafuji

    4.6(2.4k reviews)
    2.0 miKaimuki
    $$$

    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.

    Photos
    Tonkatsu Tamafuji - Inside seating

    Inside seating

    Tonkatsu Tamafuji - Making the sauce

    Making the sauce

    Tonkatsu Tamafuji - Mix Katsu Set

    See all

    Mix Katsu Set

    Izakaya Mitch's - Uzaku (unagi, cucumber, vinegar)

    Izakaya Mitch's

    4.8(44 reviews)
    5.3 mi

    If there's one thing about me, it's that I love an izakaya. Open late and small plates so you can…read moretry a few different things, my favorite! I've been to Mitch's a few times and when I saw that they opened up an Izakaya next door, I knew I had to try it and made a reservation on Yelp. Izakaya Mitch's specializes more in cooked dishes while the other side is more about the fresh / raw fish. But that didn't stop us from ordering the assorted sashimi. All the fish were from Japan and yes you can taste the difference. The fatty tuna was obviously my favorite but even the regular tuna and the hamachi was so buttery, it just melts in your mouth. Plus, it comes with real wasabi. Not horseradish, real wasabi. For the cooked dishes we got the hokkaido crab tempura with a side of matcha salt. One of the best tempuras I've ever had. The kamameshi, a rice dish with their fish of the day. We got the half order and it's kinda like a bibimbap where they mix the rice for you at your table. I saw that people were raving about this on Yelp and put in our order right when we got in because it takes 25-ish minutes to prepare. On special, they had a karei karaage. Karei is a flat fish and I've never had a fish karaage before, it was perfectly fried and dipped in the ponzu sauce it was so good. Ambiance is a no-frills kinda spot but very clean and feels homey and the service is amazing! Attentive and super personable.

    So happy there is an izakaya that we don't have to drive to downtown or Waikiki. Izakaya Mitch's is…read moreclose to the airport in the industrial area. I made reservations, so we were seated right away. Luckily, it wasnʻt crowded when we sat, so our waitress was able to answer all our questions about different dishes we were interested in ordering. Our party of 3 got to try different things from the specials and regular menu. The tai karaage was so tender and seasoned really well, the kamameshi is such a comfort dish, and the burrata with chilled tomato was really refreshing. One thing we all liked was that even though there were a lot of people in the restaurant (most came in after we ordered), we still were able to speak to one another without talking loud. The staff mentioned that they will be getting a sushi chef, so I guess we need to try this place again,

    Photos
    Izakaya Mitch's - Hours of operation

    Hours of operation

    Izakaya Mitch's
    Izakaya Mitch's

    See all

    I-NABA - Uni, ikura and hotate don with zaru soba

    I-NABA

    4.4(797 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    TL;DR This might be…read moremy favorite Japanese restaurant in town. Undisputed soba champion. ----- I'm surprised I haven't written a review for i-naba yet. This place has been a staple for my family ever since we moved back to O'ahu a few years ago. Bottom line? The soba noodles here are utterly fantastic. They are, in my humble opinion, the best on the island, and some of the best soba noodles I've ever had. I don't think anywhere else in Honolulu comes close. You come here to eat soba. Period. In addition to the soba being phenomenal, the other offerings at i-naba are also similarly great. Their tempura in particular is outstanding. I typically order the Jumbo Shrimp Tempura Bowl & Soba or the Dx Tempura Bowl & Soba. Plus an upgrade to a large size soba! The tempura is sooo good. It's crispy, light, and airy. The jumbo shrimp is especially succulent and tender. And the ingredients are always perfectly seasoned with the sweet and savory house sauce. Yummmy! If you're looking for the best soba and awesome tempura, this is your spot!!!

    Everytime I asked my Japanese clients which Japanese restaurant they enjoyed most in Honolulu,…read moreInaba consistently came up. And now I know why. I finally had lunch here a couple weeks ago and damn was my tempura and soba set broke da mout. The soba is housemade with a chewy consistency that I love. I had it cold with the dipping sauce and wow wow wow. So good. My friends suggested I get the shrimp and vegetable tempura as well which amazingly stayed crispy the whole time I savored each bite. Probably 30 minutes. Light crisp batter on perfectly cooked shrimp and veggies. Damn it was good. The service was great as well and I cannot wait to go back. Nice warm atmosphere and there's a free parking lot. It gets busy during lunch and dinner, so get there early or make a reservation. Enjoy!

    Photos
    I-NABA
    I-NABA - Tempura Zaru soba with edamame rice

    Tempura Zaru soba with edamame rice

    I-NABA - Hana soba

    See all

    Hana soba

    WagyuKushi - japanese - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...