This restaurant is located at Don Quijote and offers a take out experience for trying Wagyu skewers with rice and salad. You get a choice of sauces for both. The Wagyu is tender and juicy. With the sauce it makes it really good. read more

I kept seeing posts about this place on IG so it was only a matter of time that I checked it out! Being a meat lover, I had to see what all the hype was about. They have 3 menu options only: 1 skewer for $5.99, 2 skewers for $9.99 and a plate with 2 skewers, salad & rice for $12.99. Since I just had breakfast, I decided to just get 1 skewer. They're located in the outdoor food court of Don Quijote on Kaheka St. near Ala Moana. Plenty of parking is available. They have quite a few benches outside to sit and eat. I must admit that there are some "interesting characters" who roam the area, so watch your personal belongings. The skewer took about 12 minutes to make, which was longer than I had expected. They claim to have high quality U.S. wagyu beef that's cut and skewered their secret way. To me, it looked like the meat was thinly layered. It's hard to describe but nonetheless, it was quite delicious! It's buttery smooth and very flavorful. The skewer also came with their secret sauce, which tasted a little tangy but added additional flavor to the wagyu. I would definitely return and order more skewers in the future. Next time I'd probably get the plate that comes with rice and salad, because you almost need something else to balance the richness of the wagyu. read more

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The wagyu skewers are delicious. You can get one skewer for $5.99, two skewers for $9.99 or a plate for $12.99 (two skewers, rice, greens). They skewers of beef were a decent size. They weren't chunks, but thinly cut slices skewered together. The sauce that came with it just took it up a notch. It tasted like a sweetened ponzu sauce. I'm no wagyu expert. The wagyu that I have tried all melted in my mouth. Those were probably A5 wagyu. This one didn't. I actually had to chew it more than a few times. Maybe this is F1 wagyu? It was still delicious, but take it as you will. It's located outside of Don Quijote on Kaheka. read more

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A bit of a wait but oh so worth it. So tasty. The mix of a bit of fat and the tender beef with the seasoning was so satisfying. Located in front of Don Quijote. read more

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I personally enjoy the wagyu plate here even though the wagyu beef may not be the highest quality meat. The meat is seasoned nicely, sometimes a little too salty, so I never used the "wasabi" sauce. The menu: The plate - Toss salad, rice with furikake, 2 skewers for $14.00 Single Skewer - $6.99 Two Skewers - $10.99 Simple menu - that's it The service: be prepared to work. Long. For your order as the food is cooked to order. Put in your order and go shop in the store and pray that your food is ready by the time you come out! Most times is not ready (for me). Sadly, the eating area is not air condition so we have to wait in the outdoor heat! Not a fancy place, but I say not a bad place to grab a wagyukushi either! If I'm in the area, I'll stop by for a plate! read more

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Stopped in here after some shave ice on this hot 4th of July! I was really in the mood for a simple teriyaki stick and my cousin suggested this place instead. They're located outside Don Quijote on Kaheka St. We scored street parking right at the entrance of the parking lot (sweet!), which was perfect since the lot is normally a bit crazy! We decided to get a skewer per person since none of us had been there before. Well, lemme tell ya, that was a mistake. We ended up ordering more! Soft, fresh, hot and dripping with juices! The wasabi sauce was mildly sweet with a touch of warmth. Wait was about 15-20 minutes both times we ordered but for the weight of the skewer, I'm not even mad about it. Service was tolerable. There are a bunch of picnic style tables that the eateries share, most are in the shade but there are some exposed tables as well. This definitely won't be our last time here! read more

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This place definitely lives up to the hype. Skewers were made to order (10/10). Meat is on the fattier side, so I wouldn't recommend it if you like very lean meat. The skewers are so juicy and tender. Wasabi dipping sauce pairs well with the teriyaki marinade. Plenty of benches just outside to sit. Perfect for a quick snack. read more

WagyuKushi - 2-skewers - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Have patience as everything will come I due time..: Whenever I swing by...closed *gah!* so randomly I was at Don Quijote and it was late, almost five so never gave it much thought and was surprised to see them open...ooo! Thankfully it was slow so it's not much of a wait as they prepared my single skewer which really didn't take much long. It came in a plastic which supposedly has a seal if you're taking it home but with all the juiciness from the steak I will remember to bring a ziploc or something more secure if I'm taking it with me the next time. Next time!? Sure the layers of steak the skewer has was nice from the usual chunk making it super easy to eat it, loves that comes with a sauce which I'm assuming is a Japanese ponzu which I love and how unusual enjoy my steak so this really hits home from my travels to Japan. This was nice snack break and something fancy like Wagyu steak which I have no beef about and will meat up again soon! Thank you! read more

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Had a chance to try this place today. There wasn't any line to order but the waiting time for the food was around 15 minutes. There were already people ahead of us waiting for their order. They'll call out your number to pick up your order. There were only 2 ladies working at that time. The meat are sliced very thin, tender, and easy to chew. It was very well seasoned and flavorful, but it was too salty for me. It goes well with their sauce and of course rice. read more

WagyuKushi - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Definitely a quality fast food stop. Delicious steak. You order, wait a bit since they cook each order after you place your order. I thought it was worth the money and would come back when I'm in the area. read more

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I love these skewers! They really are my favorite! 1 for $6 2 for $11 or a plate for $14. You have to wait at least 20 minutes. I waited 35 minutes for 2 skewers... that's why it's 3 stars. I asked her at 30 mins if mine was ready and she said no.. I don't know how come they cook so little skewers at a time, yet there were so many on the grill? I don't even know. Anyway, The wagyu is so tender and falls apart. Their sauce is also soo delicious. You can eat it with or without and can't go wrong. There are benches outside you can sit on or take it home. If you haven't tried these skewers yet. You should! But go shopping cause you'll probably still not have your food ready by then either... read more

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Our car rental place was around the corner so we stopped by here to grab lunch. I yelped the places in this plaza and saw that this had high ratings. It was pretty busy. Stood in line, placed my order and paid. Food was ready about 10 minutes later. Skewers plate $13: 5/5 comes with two sticks, rice and salad. The meat was super thinly sliced. Great flavor and texture. It was a really good first meal after landing at HNL. read more

WagyuKushi - Skewers - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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After seeing it on instagram, we eventually made it here for a snack. Located right outside of Don Quijote between other food vendors. They have a very simple menu and popular for the skewer. Wagyu beef is usually pricey. This skewer is $6 for one or you can get it with a lunch plate which is also a great deal ($13). The thinly cut beef was very juicy and a bit salty. Their wasabi aioli is extra flavor for the beef. It's a great deal for wagyu beef. Will be back. Hope the price doesn't increase. read more

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I saw the word 'Wagyu' and I couldn't help but to stop by and try this place out! I don't have any expectations to be exact quality like Japan but I will keep an open mind. Upon arrival you can see the chef cooking right in front of you, you can smell the crispy wagyu fragrance in the air, the sound of the sizzling meat on the stove, and you can see all the juices flowing from the meat as the cook flips the skewers around. The menu is very simple you can either buy the wagyu skewer by the piece or buy it plate lunch style (rice, salad with citrus dressing, and ah jus sauce for the wagyu skewers). And of course I ordered the 2pcs skewer plate lunch! I grabbed extra ah jus sauce because I have the tendency to double dip a lot lol. The Wagyu skewer comes in crispy thin slices so it feels like you're eating a lot of meat. You may think 2 skewers is not much but it's just your eyes has a bigger appetite than your stomach haha. But overall this was place was very delicious since I really like the fattiness and crisps of the skewers! I will most definitely will be right back! The only down side of this place is that the dining area can either be very busy, may have dirty seating, or there's no shaded areas available so it can be very hot. I recommend to just grab and go. read more

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On my earlier post which I deleted, I mentioned that WagyuKushi changed and only offers steak plates with macaroni salad. This is incorrect. They've now added an option of a steak plate and macaroni salad, but still have the 2 skewers with tossed salad. When ordering now, you have to mention which option you want. The 2 skewers with tossed salad is still my favorite. read more

Located outside of Don Quijote Kaheka, so best to do takeout or you can eat on the benches outside. They grill the skewers right when you order it so it's nice and fresh! I highly recommend getting the plate as it comes with rice, 2 wagyu skewers and salad. The wagyu is soooooooo good and I love how it's thinly sliced. You MUST dip it in the wasabi/ponzu sauce though because it makes it even more yummy!!! You can also order the skewers ala carte! read more

Ever since they opened I wanted to try them. Finally did. Meh. Like one of the other reviewers wrote, the meat is thin and there were lots of fatty pieces (some were all fat pieces). And I agree with her that I have had other wagyu that was more tender. But the price is fair. For two skewers I paid $10.99. I removed the pieces that were all fat or mostly fat. I will admit the meat was tasty. Since it is prepared when you order it and it takes a while, I saw how it was cooked. Once they put the skewers on the grill (and it was a clean grill) they brush it with fat (several times). Fat on fat. After a while she put a cover on it and later when she removed the cover she added both more fat and a sauce. Even if I loved it, I would not eat this again. Cardiac city. read more

$13.99 for a combo plate with two waygu skewers? Yes, please! Located outdoors in a little strip food court. This dish was so good! For $13.99, you get two waygu skwers, rice, and a side salad. The waygu was cooked just right. So tender with the perfect amount of char. The wasabi shoyu sauce was the icing on the cake! Wish it had a bit more punch but it was still overall very flavorful. I will definitely come back for my next trip! read more

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When they first opened, price for a plate was $11.99, now it's $15.99. (understandable). The green salad is good, but I never liked their dressing. The meat seems to have a lot more fat now, but I like their wasabi sauce. read more

Early lunch in Honolulu, Hawaii... My friend, Donna O., went to a Hot New Business on Sunday and I wanted to try it out because her photos and review made WagyuKushi sound so good! LOCATION: outside of Don Quijote on Kaheka and Makaloa Streets PARKING: free parking... And more across the street (upstairs and downstairs) ENVIRONMENT: open-air seating is shared with the other food vendors. SERVICE: friendly and efficient. One gal was the cashier and the other was the cook. I was given a number and it was called when my food was ready. Note: They said that this stall opened on Thursday, December 1, 2022. FOOD: I got the two skewers for $9.99. The thinly sliced wagyu beef is packed tightly onto the skewers and has some seasoning (salt and pepper?) on it already. The "wasabi sauce" (sweet onion) made the meat taste better! I did have to chew, so, it wasn't really "melt in the mouth" as advertised. I liked how it was grilled because the fat was probably melted off and made it less oily. It's best to eat the skewers right away... Hot and fresh! Nom nom nom! read more

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Omg this place was so delicious! My husband and I came by here to check it out on a weekend and it's a nice vendor next to don quiote. The wait time is a little long, about 15ish minutes to get the wagyu skewers but definitely worth the way. I will definitely be recommending this place and coming back the next time I visit Hawaiian. The meat was thin sliced and stacked on a skewer and has a really good sauce to dip it in. Definitely recommend it! read more

WagyuKushi - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Wagyukushi just opened as one of the food vendors outside of the Kaheka Don Quijote. I was so amazed how juicy and tender the Wagyukushi was. They had samples to try which was nice, but it tasted so much better hot and right off the grill. The Wagyukushi was nice & hot and the Premium American Wagyu beef was so juicy and tender! Each skewer had a good portion of meat! Each cut of meat was skewered. It was seasoned well and grilled with their sauce. The skewers are cooked to a medium well. The first skewer I tried was without the sauce but it was so tasty! The 2nd skewer, I used the sauce which I believed it may have been a citrus soy sauce. It was delicious too! I didn't get the wasabi sauce which was shown on the menu poster. I got the two skewers for $9.99 because I would save a bit from ordering just one for $5.99! After eating the first one, I wanted more. I wasn't as hungry so I didn't get the meal with with 2 skewers, rice and green salad for $12.99! The skewers are made to order and it may take up to 8 minutes. During the lunch time, they've started cooking mines so I didn't have to wait long. Maybe they were making more samples. It was worth it and I enjoyed it so much. I will definitely would come back for more! As I was leaving Don Quijote, I was debating to get more! lol. It was yummy to me. Best to eat it right away! They are opened daily from 10am -6pm. Thanks for reading my review! =) read more

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Worth ALL the hype! Its located outside the grocery store along other food vendors. The wagyu beef sticks are made fresh. I got 2 orders of the rice plate and extra wasabi sauce which is a game changer! The wagyu beef sticks are a mix of fatty and lean pieces that are evenly cut into squares. Their salad that comes in the rice plate was also delicious! So bomb give them a try you will not be disappointed! I wish I grabbed another plate for the airport. read more

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WagyuKushi is a new restaurant outside of Don Quijote. Thanks to a glowing recommendation from Thomas on Frolic Hawaii, I had to give this place a try. Thanks to my mother for picking it up for us, we had a great dinner and will be coming back to try it again. It's located in the walk up food court area, parking is either of the lots for the store. She said the staff here was super friendly and happy to serve. The menu is relatively simple with wagyu beef skewers served over rice and greens. They include sauces for the meat and dressing for the salad. Prices are relatively low for the flavor and quality with $12 plates that fill you up without being too much. The meat is flavorful and juicy; for some there might be too much fat but it would be possible to pick it out if it's too much. Greens were fresh and crispy. The rice was well done with spices including furikake on top. It's not often a new place has a solid concept on top of quality, but this is worth the pickup for to-go or dine-in during your next shopping trip! read more

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I like going to don quijote, so naturally I'd be curious about this place right outside that is usually busy. The service was kinda slow and the woman cooking wasn't handling the plates nicely? Respectfully? The skewers tasted good, but they're not like I expected. The name wagyukushi suggests that the product would be Japanese, but this beef was at most, American wagyu. And everyone know American wagyu is mediocre. There was a lot of fat on the skewers and it was chewy fat, not melt in you mouth. But, I'm not giving a bad review because it was a decent price for how packed the skewers were and that it actually has a good taste and wasn't bland. read more

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Grocery shopping and I saw this new place. Upon the name and pictures, I was instantly reminded of those delicious kobe or wagyu beef skewers that I loved to eat when I was in shibuya, Japan. I decided to get the 2 skewers for $9.99, and they told me it would be a 5-7 minute wait. However, to my surprise, I barely had to wait 5 minutes lol. I got my 2 skewers in a paper-like bag, and it also came with a small sauce container. Upon biting into the beef, I was glad to discover there were no fatty/chewy/inedible pieces. Instead, the beef was pretty tender, and seasoned well. I enjoyed the first skewer without the sauce. I really liked how they thinly cut the slices in individual thin strips and then put it all on the skewer so it was easy to eat (you don't have to worry about biting into tendon pieces and trying to rip it off the stick lol) My second stick I ate with the sauce. The sauce was similar to a light citrus ponzu but with a sweeter flavor. It accompanied the beef really well. Overall, I recommend this place! Was it the best beef skewer I've ever had? No... but it was still good, and a decent price considering how expensive everything is now days. I'll definitely be back :) read more

WagyuKushi - Close up of the bed skewer.. you can't tell very well, but it's cut up in thin slices and put on the skewer for easier-eating :) - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I wasn't sure what to expect about the flavor of this wagyu stick but omg I was so pleasantly surprised!!! It's SO good!! I just got one stick which took about 15 min. The meat was tender and delicious. A perfect snack if you've been grocery shopping at don quijote or need something to munch on. read more

WagyuKushi - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The aunties there were super nice and the menu is straight forward. For $13.99, you get two huge wagyu skewers, rice, and salad. You can also order the skewers by itself for $5 each. My ratings below: Wagyu: 5/5 (Yummy and tender) Wasabi Shoyu Sauce: 4.5/5 (Flavorful and just the right amount of wasabi. You have to pay .30 extra for more sauce and wish there were other sauce options for those who don't like wasabi.) Rice/Salad Portion: 4.5/5 (Good ratio of rice and salad. Wish there were other salad dressings.) Price: 4.5/5 Overall, this place was reasonably priced and ono! Highly recommend and definitely coming back on a regular basis. read more

WagyuKushi - Wagyu skewer plate - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Small side shop next to don quijote! American Wagyu skewers, were really delicious and they were seasoned well. I think the only downside is that it's more like thinly sliced meat on a stick, instead of a pure slab of meat on a stick. Regardless it was still tender and was tasty! Kind of pricey but we weren't mad about the price. read more

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I wanted to give 3.5 stars, but settled for a 3. The amount of food you get for $13 is pretty decent. However, the cuts we got weren't the best. They were very thinly sliced, extremely fatty (pictured) and sinewy. I expected to bite into tender pieces, but as you can see, they were overcooked and would have benefitted from being taken off the heat after a few minutes sooner on each side. As for the flavor, it was marinated in some kind of shoyu sauce. Overall, I think it's worth a try if you happen to be at Don Quijote looking for a snack and just want to fill your tummy with some fatty protein. Their skewers are $5.99 each. Would I go back? Hmm, maybe. And if I do, out of curiosity, I'd probably ask if they can cook it to medium rare lol. read more

WagyuKushi - Wagyu plate - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Tasty. Cooked to order. Love that they have opened up in Times Supermarket Waimalu closer to my house

This is my new favorite quick lunch spot! Since they've opened I've probably been here weekly for lunch. Amazingly tasty for the price and the super thin cuts of meat go great with the sauce they provide! For the low price of $13 bucks you can't beat it! Two skewers, some rice, and tossed salad and you'll be full. Happy full not need a nap full. Which works because my office is super close! If you haven't been you should try it. Worth the drive if you're in the area. While you wait for your food, grab something to drink from Don Q and you're good to go! Must try! read more

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Great place for something quick and to go. There is public food court style seating in front of their business. The menu is simple which quick and easy to decide I ordered one skewer. It looks like the slice the meet thinly like slicing roast beef for a sandwich and stacked it on a skewer. Meat was tender which is nice but it was a bit salty I'm sure eating with rice would have been a better option. Nothing to write home about. I'm glad I tried it. read more

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Wagyu on a skewer?? Who wouldn't love that? Probably psychos because this stuff is amazing. It's $6 a skewer and $15 ( 2 skewers) a plate with rice and salad. The skewers were cooked to perfection and they also serve it with this wasabi sweet shoyu dipping sauce. This is a monthly dinner takeout staple with our household. read more

The WagyuKushi is very tasty service is awesome just not enough place to sit you wed to ask If you can share the table read more

WagyuKushi - WagyuKushi is awesome very tasty - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Once upon a time... okay, last week, I was hungry from grocery shopping and rather than eat the food I got from Don Q (psssh, I KNOW I'm not the only one) I wanted to satiate my hanger and wanted to get something savory and quick. Sometimes, when I'm this hungry, I become really indecisive on what I want to eat so I really appreciate a place that keeps life simple and only offers one thing on the menu. So I found myself at this place, on the outskirts of Don Q, next to a plethora of grab n go eateries. I was pretty happy with my choice and opted for 2 of these bad boys. The carnivore in me enjoyed this juicy, super tender skewer and the wasabi shoyu sauce it comes with added another layer of flavor for my salivating tastebuds. It's not a big hunk of meat, as I had originally thought it'd be. Instead, they are thin slices of tender beef impaled on a long skewer stick. Luckily I still had some rice and kimchi (shout-out to Banchan House) at home so I ravaged these skewers in the privacy of my own home (instead of scaring the nice tourists that sat next to me while I waited for my order, which took less than 5 minutes and there was no line). Price is a little steep... 1 skewer for $5.99, 2 for $10.99 (for an extra $3, you get rice and salad). But if you're looking for a quick fix and don't want to spend the time figuring out how to satisfy your hunger, I recommend going here. read more

WagyuKushi - Very tender thin slices of skewered beef... wasabi shoyu sauce adds another layer of flavor so don't be afraid to try it! - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

If you're stopping by Donki and in need of a quick bite, check out this spot! The skewers are so thicc and they slice the beef thinly before stacking them on. The skewer is really tender, juicy, and well-seasoned throughout. The orders come out relatively quickly and best of all, it's such a good deal for the two skewer plate at $13.99. The quality of beef for that price is hard to beat and the food just tastes good too. Definitely recommend if you're in the area! read more

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Holy cow. Literally--cow because this beef was immaculate. I've been meaning to come to Don Quixote in town to try out this famous "wagyu stick plate" as highlighted on tobypicks IG, because really, $13 for two wagyu meat sticks? Sign me up indeed. I met up with a friend Landon outside of Don Quixote and we ordered a plate to share. The plate includes two generously stacked cut up squares of wagYU meat that you have the pleasure of aunty grilling in front of you. There is also a bed of rice and side salad to go with said plate. Ordering the meat sticks itself cost about $10 a stick. Honestly, the two sticks plate for $13 is such a deal. The wait was a bit long due to many others in line before us, but overall I wouldn't say it was busy. We went ahead and got takoyaki at the stall a couple booths down too while we were at it. When we finally got the food, we went over to his apartment complex to try it. Holy SHET. Savory, juicy, scrumptious, delicious, mouth watering, insane. I ate it with hands and fingers only. Such a good quality of meat to pair with a bed of white rice. We were taking our sweet time eating our wagYU before we got to the end of the stick. Try it yourself! read more

WagyuKushi - $13 wagYU plate and special takoyaki from another stall - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Food is a five, service is a one. Barely worth waiting almost 30min to cook 2 skewers. No sense of urgency amongst staff.

I finally got to try the wagyu skewers I've had my eye on for months. The wagyu is grilled to order and thinly sliced, with cuts that lean a bit on the fatty side. The sauce was decent, but nothing to rave about. Overall, it was a solid mid-grade experience--glad I tried it, but not blown away. A solid 3.5 stars. read more

WagyuKushi - 2 Skewers for $10.99 - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii