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WagyuKushi

4.1 (202 reviews)
ModerateJapanese
Closed • 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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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.

Ange M.

Probably like my 100th visit to this place! I always order the Wagyu plate with all greens. The service is always quick and the workers are always friendly. The meat is always perfectly done, I love how thin they cut it. The best part is the sauce the plates come with. So bomb!

Steak plate
Kris G.

I really wanted the skewers but ate with my eyes and not with my stomach and ordered the steak plate because it looked more filling. It was more than enough so probably will try skewers next time It was good and really moist - cooked about medium which I didn't mind and the way they cut the steak pieces were good sizes. The fatty flavor was there. I can't complain about all the oil/fat because that's where all the flavor is but just FYI if you don't like that. It's all on one plate so it does soak into the wedge cabbage and rice included. The mac salad wasn't the best.. so I could do without it. I'd come back.

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.

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.

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S M.

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

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