Have been flying under the radar on this one and have been enjoying Yakitori Hachibei for many years. Its my favorite yakitori place where the grill chef does it right every single time! Flavors are balanced yet full of amazing. Meat skewers of chicken, pork, wagyu A5 beef so tender. The space is intimate yet upscale. It's where I bring out of town guests to for a memorable meal. Love to pregame Hawaii Theatre shows at Hachibei But now that they have announced their impending closure (last day of operations is this coming Sunday). Wanted to get my thoughts of this exceptional establishment down in writing. Thank you to the staff and owners of Yakitori Hachibei for many memorable bites. This fan will miss you. I proudly wear the Duchess crown of Hachibei. Tho, there are still a few more nights of operation. Best wishes in all your future endeavors! read more

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We've been to Yakitori Hachibei a small handful of times over the last few years. Upon earning that they'll be closing at the end of November, we quickly made a reservation to ensure we'd get one last taste. In the last times that we had visited, there was no omakase option (or we didn't get it anyway) but this time we decided to try it. It was nice to try different dishes than we would've selected ourselves and everything tasted great. I believe it was 12 items for $60. The one sad part was that they no longer offered the kuro goma panna cotta that I REALLY wanted one last time. =( It seems like this restaurant is owned by a restaurant group so hoping the dessert pops up at another one of their restaurants one day. Thank you for the great meals Yakitori Hachibei, you'll be missed! read more

What an amazing place! Been wanting to try this place for awhile and now that they are closing I had to go. Restaurant was had a nice comforting and welcoming atmosphere. Waiter greeted us upon arrival and was very pleasant as he confirmed our reservation and selections. Our waitress was very attentive and always kept an eye on our drinks to make sure we were never without. We ordered the $55 course as we were not fans of truffle in the $75 meal. We got the oyster shooter and added on the corn ribs on the side. Everything was enjoyable and I am really disappointed it took me so long to visit this great place and it's closing :( read more

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Tucked away in downtown Honolulu, Yakitori Hachibei is a true hidden gem that food lovers must discover. Opened by a renowned Japanese chef from Tokyo, this spot brings an authentic taste of Japan to the islands, and you can taste the passion and expertise in every skewer. The star of the show is undoubtedly the chicken Tsukune, served with a side of raw egg for dipping. The combination is simply divine, with the savory meatballs perfectly seasoned and incredibly tender. The momo (chicken thigh) is another standout, boasting a juicy texture that melts in your mouth with each bite. And don't overlook the chicken wings--these are an absolute highlight, grilled to perfection with a crispy exterior and succulent inside. For those looking to indulge, the Wagyu beef with uni is a heavenly match. The richness of the beef paired with the creamy, briny uni creates a luxurious flavor experience that you won't forget. Yakitori Hachibei is a must-visit for anyone in Honolulu seeking top-notch yakitori in an inviting atmosphere. With expertly crafted dishes and a chef who knows how to elevate traditional flavors, this place is a culinary treasure waiting to be explored. After your dinner make sure you go to EP (Japanese Cocktail Listening Bar) but don't forget to make a reservation! read more

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Good food but it is not mainstream Yakitori. They need to increase the variety of chicken choices. Not beef or pork. This choice of menu is most likely for the tourist from the continent. They should also consider valet service, it is not particularly safe location. Once you in the restaurant, it is a very nice setting. read more

Yakitori Hachibei - Hatsu and Sunazuri - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We arrived for dinner before and Hawaii Theatre show. Loved the decor and comfy aura. Service was superb! Everything was explained very well and our servers were very conscious about our show time. We decided to get the 9 course happy hour omakase. Every dish was very tasty and beautifully cooked. They have truly mastered the yakitori preparation! We will be back. read more

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Fantastic restaurant in Chinatown. Reminds me of a yakitori joint you'd find in Tokyo. Lively atmosphere without being too loud. The food is delicious and service is attentive. Be sure to sit at the counter for the full experience. If you're the omakase type, I highly recommend ordering their 11-course menu. It's a great deal at $50/person and the food is excellent. I already want to go back. read more

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TL;DR Delicious yakitori! ----- Hachibei is a solid yakitori option conveniently located in the heart of Downtown. I've been to this restaurant several times, and I've always enjoyed my meals here. If you're lucky, maybe you will be able to snag street parking nearby. If not, there's always several paid parking lots on the block. I'd consider Hachibei to be a fancy-ish yakitori spot, so pricing wise I feel like the value is average. The best bang for your buck will either be the 11 course omakase for $50 or the 8 skewers for $45. My wife doesn't eat beef and pork, so we opted for the 8 skewers as well as the cream cheese tofu, the local corn karaage, and the sumiyaki oyako don. I won't go into too much detail, because honestly everything was fantastic. The appetizers were both phenomenal, all the skewers were delicious, and the oyako don felt like a warm bowl of grandma's house. You can't go wrong here. I was a fan of every dish. Salty charcoaled meats and beer are two of my favorite things, so it's hard to miss. This is a nice little date spot. I'll definitely be back! read more

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A Downtown Hidden Gem! We had an amazing dining experience at Yakitori Hachibei in Chinatown, Honolulu. From start to finish, everything was thoughtfully curated and delicious. We opted for the $50 omakase course, which came with 11 courses and it was worth every penny. Each dish was made to perfection, showcasing high-quality ingredients with incredible balance of flavor and texture. The pacing of the meal was just right -- enough time to savor each bite and get excited for the next. Parking was surprisingly manageable -- we found street parking nearby, but there are also garages close by if needed. This place is a great spot for date night or a foodie adventure. I'll definitely be coming back to try more! Highly recommend. read more

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I am so sad to hear that this place is closing soon in Dec 2025!!!! I only had the chance to come here once and I am so glad that I at least got to try it one time before they shut down. If you are reading this....please find a way to keep them open!! The A5 Wagyu was some of the best I've ever had. The staff are all super friendly. Loved the omakase style Yakitori. So much fun to see all the food on the grill while you wait. The lychee non alcoholic drink was also amazing. read more

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Stick Fix . Park at a flat rate garage. Cheaper than the outdoor lots and street metered parking ($3/hr). I paid $16 for 3hrs at the N. Pauahi lot... . Happy hour special of $35 OMAKASE is such a steal! Pairs perfectly with their draft Suntory. It's an izakaya in the middle of chinatown with welcoming service and mouth-watering aromas that'll have you walking out smelling like the grill - in a good way lol. When skewers hit the fire, I immediately began craving the cheesy plates I'd wipe out in 日本, but YH unfortunately doesn't offer those - thus my 4 star rating. ): Nonetheless, 全部で とてもうまい - everything was delish! Sitting at the bar is the way to go, tho I recommend avoiding seats front of the smokescreen. . かんぱい- kanpai (: read more

Yakitori Hachibei - Happy hour Suntory on draft - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Made reservation at 6pm for their dinner. Our server was very friendly and efficient. The restaurant itself was great and clean. We ordered their Omakase menu. Everything tastes good except the Sumiyake Jidori Don. Tastes like gas!! I would recommend to order Oyako Don. The most outstanding item was pork belly. Highly recommend. read more

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This is a place I've been looking forward to for a while on my Hawaii trip because I've had omakase plenty of times. But I've never had a yakitori focused omakase before so here I am. I ordered $65 13 yakitori omakase course. I also ordered an add on of A5 Japanese Wagyu and octopus. Everything was soo good. My favorites were the octopus and the tsukune. The service here was pretty decent. Our courses all came out in a timely manner. The restaurant is also nicely decorated. Overall, it's definitely one of the more unique omakase experiences I've had. I definitely recommend checking this spot out if you haven't already. Try it out if you like. :) read more

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We visited Yakitori Hachibei last night and decided to try the 11 course Omakase for each of us. The set came with a variety of appetizers, yakitori, an entrée, and dessert, giving us a full experience of their menu. The atmosphere was wonderful, warm, welcoming, and lively. The staff was very attentive and friendly, which really elevated the dining experience. Since we arrived earlier in the evening, we were able to get seated without a reservation, but as the night went on, we noticed couples being turned away once the restaurant filled up. Definitely recommend making a reservation if you plan to come later. Walking in, you immediately notice the grill and the smokiness in the air, which carries into the food. Some dishes were hits for us, especially the scallops, wagyu, and chicken skewers, which were flavorful and tender. However, a few items did not land for our taste, like the mochi skewers, the tsukune (chicken meatball), and the rice dish, which reminded me of onigiri but was not my favorite. Overall, while we appreciated the smoky flavor and enjoyed parts of the meal, not every dish matched our taste preferences. Still, the atmosphere and service make it worth trying at least once, especially if you enjoy yakitori in a cozy, authentic setting. read more

Yakitori Hachibei has a new, refined menu. While you won't find a bunch of different cuts, they do offer the most common skewers and they do those skewers well. If it's your first time, or you want to get a good variety, their omakase is the way to go. Our Restaurant Week Pre Fixe had 12 courses starting with a crudo of ahi in cold ginger sauce. If you like the ginger scallion poke at the supermarket, you'll like this. The punchy ginger overpowered the mild ahi. Next was a flashed fried corn riblet dipped in tare. The corn was cooked until firm and dry, giving it a starchy chew. The vegetable course was grilled tender eggplant and shishito topped with bonito. Butabara pork belly was next. The pork was lean and topped with seasoned salt. Sukiyaki featured tender grilled beef wrapped around chrysanthemum and enoki and served with an egg yolk for dipping. Juicy chicken tsukune was brushed with tare and served with mustard. Lean chicken breast is dipped in shoyu wasabi. The soy was slightly sweet and the wasabi had a lovely floral note. The atsuage was firm fried tofu, grilled, the. topped with ginger and bonito. The tofu was dry and didn't taste like much on its own. Grilled Kauai shrimp was crispy enough to enjoy the head. It had a nice char and was simply seasoned with lemon and salt. Cucumber salad was a simple palate refresher served with the salty momoyaki and rice. This heavily seasoned chicken thigh was juicy and had a crispy skin. They ran out of the goma pudding, so our meal ended with chocolate ice cream. The courses came out at a good pace and overall I enjoyed the variety of the set. If it's been awhile since you've been to Hachibei, this is your sign to check them out again. read more

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A good date spot to go to with nice ambience and service. We had the Happy Hour menu for $40 each plus a scoop of ice cream (not depicted). It was good but the portion is on the smaller side. read more

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Let me first say that the happy hour omakase is so worth it. You get 10 courses for $35 and it's a great representation of what they offer. The rest of the happy hour menu is amazing. I got way more than the omakase, and was never disappointed with whatever I got. Personal highlights were the: corn karaage, sukiyaki, tofu, tako karaage, Hokkaido scallops, beef tongue, miso eggplant, and pork belly. The ambiance, presentation and service is an elevated experience -- that of an award-winning or higher end restaurant. You can definitely go casual (t-shirt and shorts), but you can also go really trendy for a date night. The service is excellent. I never had a water glass go past 3/4 empty and the staff was great with recommendations and answering questions. Overall, excellent experience and I would recommend to anyone who is going to Chinatown. read more

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Expensive yakitori place in Chinatown but worth it! I was glad I brought my daughter with me for her first yakitori experience.. We ordered various parts of chicken such as Kawa(chicken skin), Momo(thigh), Mune(breast), beef tongue, pork belly, octopus, karaage, and local corn karaage. Everything was so good! We had a very personable lady staff who helped with our questions. If you want a quality yakitori, this spot is for you! read more

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A dear friend introduced me to this eatery years ago. It was great then and it was equally great tonight. It is all about the smokey flavor as the Chef handles skewers like the perfect grill master. This isn't an easy task, especially when the restaurant is full, with many skewers to cook. Tonight our group of five came to support their Restaurant Week offering. At $49 each, that was reasonable for 12 delicious items! And boy was it filling! Our gracious Server started us with local corn karaage and the Chef's Crudo. Not what you expect at a yakitori place but I kind of liked the fresh poke with ginger and green onion sauce, it had a nice local flare. Next, the grilled eggplant and shishito pepper was just the right tenderness and lightly seasoned, another great "starter." Now it wouldn't be yakitori without all the grilled protein. The Restaurant Week pre fixe menu included pork belly, three versions of chicken, beef, and tofu. By far, my favorite was the sukiyaki with thin beef wrapped around a bundle of enoki mushrooms and served with a silky-smooth egg yolk for dipping, yum! Our generous Chef offered us jumbo shrimp from Kaua'i. Everyone commented about the perfect smokey flavor and crisp shell. Lucky us! At the end of our pre fixe, it was supposed to be goma pudding but they sold out. In its place, we were served chocolate ice cream, which is still delightful for this chocolate lover. Thank you Yakitori Hachibei for a delicious meal and such gracious customer service. I am excited to travel to Tokyo and find their flagship location! read more

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This was a great place for us to go pre theater for the early bird omakase of 9 courses for $35! It was great value for high quality food and good service. For the uninitiated this kind of yakitori is a far cry from the sticks you get at a bon dance or saimin restaurant. This is the kind where the chef watches the sticks like a hawk, rotating them one by one and fanning them to make sure they cook perfectly. We started with flavorful corn karaage that came with a tiny kick. It was paired with a scrumptious little bundle of crispy rice topped with spicy ahi. Next came the *butabara which was salted and cooked just right! It was followed by the Tsukune, momo and chef's vege which was grilled cherry tomatoes. The Sukiyaki was the grand finale to a great meal! With raw egg and sauce painted on to a very thin and tasty slice of Wagyu garnished with watercress and the best soft little leeks cooked to perfection! It was a little work of art. A tad too salty for me but the flavors were excellent and allowed the natural flavor of the beef to shine through! Oops! Forgot to take a pic of this beautiful dish. You can also get an 11 course omakase for $50 or order ala carte. Only one thing puzzled me a bit. Why is the tiny glass of Suntory draft beer more than a glass of wine at $9 for happy hour? This was a perfect pre theater meal for us! Gochisoosamadeshita! read more

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Woo! For Restaurant Week! We feasted here right in Chinatown! From beginning to end, we were treated to scrumptious skewers of pork belly, chicken breast, beef, chicken meatball, Hawaiian shrimp, local corn karaage and zucchini each cooked with care to tasty perfection, plus chef's crudo and a sesame pudding to rightfully cap our wonderful meal. I'm on a keto diet, and I felt like this meal was very keto-friendly -- yes! Our servers were thoughtful and timely as they explained each serving. We were full, satisfied and happy. Neither of us had been there before, so this was a lovely introduction and an enticing invitation to come back again! Thank you for participating in Restaurant Week! We will be back! read more

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We arrived in time for happy hour (3-5:30) and got the happy hour omakase set for $35 the set didn't come with rice, so I added on the Oyako don. The happy hour omakase set was 9 courses and more food than I expected. Everything in the omakase was decent but nothing stood out as amazing. The item I enjoyed the most was the corn karaage, very nice sauce and the cook on it. The Oyako don was simple yet very enjoyable (a little on the wet side, I did add the yoke for $3) flavors in the sauce were spot on, onions and tender chicken with a hint of sweetness. Something to consider when ordering the omakase, you are required to order two set minimum and it would need to be the same set either the happy hour (9 course) or daily (11 course) Service was great, greeted and seated quickly. We did have a reservation. Waitress did a good job explaining the menu. Atmosphere of the restaurant is chill yet a little classy for a yakitori restaurant. Perfect spot for a small gathering or a quick date night. Overall if you do either omakase I think it's a good value and showcases the menu well. Add ons came out came out quickly, so if you're still hungry after your set just order more. read more

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Came here few months ago before watching a comedy show in the Hawaii theatre. It's a good option if you're in downtown / Chinatown already. Foods overall decent but the prices weren't, and I don't think the types of the food justified the prices. I get it if you charge more for seafood, but if it's just chicken, really? I've had way better skewers elsewhere for a much more reasonable price. Also the stuff they serve could easily be cooked at home - grilled scallops, grilled chicken wings, beef wrapped shungiku (crown daisy), etc. Some of the items we tried as a group was eggplant, grilled corn, chicken wings, chicken heart, uni shooter, chicken meat and many more. Overall the taste and quality was good. I enjoyed the eggplant and beef tongue the most! If you're in Chinatown and are craving some izakaya food, not a bad place to stop by but I wouldn't go out of my way to come here. There are some better places out there. Service was attentive and polite. I most enjoyed the atmosphere of the restaurant. It's not a big place but it didn't feel cramped. It's lively without being too loud. read more

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You don't want to miss this yakitori restaurant. Best of the best I've been to , food here is just amazing, words can't describe it. Service is great, they are always checking on our table , also explaining each dish as they come. It was a great experience dining here. Very awesome decor inside too. My recommendation is to order the course menu. read more

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Recently tried the dinner omakase and it did not disappoint! I had a 7:30pm reservation for two (date night) and although it was a busy night we were given a choice to sit at a table or bar seating which was directly in front of the chefs. We opted for bar seating and we began our omakase journey. Our server was kind and attentive. As the dishes were delivered, the food runner described the dish in great detail so we knew exactly what we were eating. All 11 courses were delicious. There are options to upgrade your omakase experience for an extra charge. We added fresh uni on our wagyu skewers and added an egg yolk on our rice dish. By the end of the night we were FULL! Overall, we had a great experience. We will be coming back to Yakitori Hachibei! read more

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Dined in as a family on a Sunday during happy hour. The staff were all so kind and helped to make it really enjoyable. Love seeing the kitchen staff and chef preparing the food. The menu had something for everyone. We had 2 of us take advantage of the $50, 11 course omakase. The other 4 people including children ordered ala cart. Minimum for omakase is 2 people and they need to be the same..... the other option was the 9 course omakase for $35. Drinks were also enjoyable. We easily made reservations on open table. Thanks to our server Stefanie who was the sweetest! The other staff were also very attentive offering refills of water, extra napkins and clearing plates. I would come back again! read more

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Delicious! Great happy hour $35 omakase 3-5 pm or $65 large omakase 3-8:45 pm. The regular omakase was great!! read more

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If you like yakitori this is the place for you. The food is quite pricey and I would expect to pay close to $100 per person if you have a big appetite. Somethings may not be worth the price but there was nothing that we had that didn't taste good. We tried a lot of the menu and I have to say everything is good with some things being exceptional. For me the tsukune is a barometer for how good a yakitori place is. When it's good it's one of my favourites and at times it can be really bad. If it comes as a circular meatball that looks like it came from IKEA cancel the rest of your order and eat somewhere else. The tsukune here is on point and I would recommend splurging for the egg yolk dipping sauce. The momoyaki was really the other stand out dish. The skin is extremely crispy and the chicken is juicy. We ended up ordering another one because we liked it so much. Other things to get: A5 waygu, chicken rice (both items), chicken skin, pork with shiso, pork with tomato, sesame pudding, eggplant, zucchini. read more

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Yakitori Hachibei is located in the Chinatown area in Honolulu, though, I would say it's more like a nightlife clubbing area here now more than anything. That aside, it's a pretty well known spot and a nicer more upscale place probably more scaled fore celebration as the prices aren't cheap. However, nice place to drop by to as they have both regular tables or counter seats to get to watch the smoking of your food up front and personal. A literal smokescreen of deliciousness right in front of you. The staff here were friendly and nice. The food service was a bit slot unfortunately, and I do feel I want to note that it took us well over an hour to get through our meal, with a third of that waiting time just on the last course. Not particularly my favorite from that perspective, but I digress. Anyways, let's talk food. So first things first, for those who are avid Hachibei fans (I came here with one), this place has changed owners, and are part of a different group of restaurateurs managing it. As such, a major change here, where it was painfully apparent for several diners yesterday now was that their signature Chicken Ramen that always finished the course, is now off the menu as of sometime last year. Certainly a crushing blow to the diner I came with, and some of the other diners that came in and heard the sad news. So the meal was already off to a bit of bad start. However, things did get better, as the yakitori here overall was still really tasty. We went with the omakase course, and ordered a few side yakitoris as well. I won't go over all of them, but here are the standout and the standdowns. Standouts were the butabara, asparagus, the corn, chicken sausage, and the quality eggs (ordered separately) Standdowns were the tofu, sukiyaki, egg donburi, and the tofu again because I disliked it that much In the end, there were more good than bad, and the good was really well done and worth the cost. While it's certainly lost some of its luster without the infamous chicken ramen at this spot, still was a solid experience of yakitori for me, and I would perhaps be back in the future, but the wait time to get food from tonight left a lot to be desired still because towards the end we were just filling up on impatience and neglect instead of deliciousness. read more

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I rarely give 5 stars to a restaurant but Yakitori Hachibei is exceptional. The service is excellent and the food is superb. Located in Chinatown Honolulu it is like a little oasis that is true to the history with old brick walls and wood surround. Sadly it is closing at the end of this month November 2025. This place offers more than a restaurant it's an experience. read more

Yakitori Hachibei - Yakitori Hachibei bar - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Omakase on a Tuesday afternoon (4:30pm) was a magical respite from the heat and from boredom. Walking in, you immediately feel the type of service and quality that this place has to offer. Seated at our preferred spot, right in front of the stove, greeted with beer and a lemon sour. Each dish was perfectly described and delivered, never wanting for service, an absolute delight to sit and enjoy an everchanging meal. 10/10 - A+++ - always recommend! read more

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Yakitori where...? Exactly what I was thinking as I was suggested by Terry K and though I've been to the neighboring biz this one has eluded me most probably because it's dinner only and they storefront is quite modest. Don't let the storefront fool you as it's the lovely Noren which is a welcoming sign for a traditional Japanese cuisine that I've been so excited to experience. Upon entering we were greeted and got our seating right on the counter which I was hoping for as you're able to see the magic happen with the chef grilling the various skewers which is what majority of the items were here and you're able to see many of them kept refrigerated in the display right on the counter which is a great handy storage and conversation piece. With so much to choose from Terry wanted sake and a tokkuri bottle since I couldn't resist to join in and what a yuuuuuuummy sip...great choice Terry! We start the evening with a raw cabbage salad which is complimentary and I think is a great palate cleanser as well with the variety of choices coming on. - Hamachi Carpaccio - Beef Tongue - Shiitake Mushrooms - Asparagus - Shishito peppers - Tsukune - Pork Belly - Momo (Chicken Thigh) - Tako Karaage - Hokkaiko Scallop What a feast as it all came in the perfect timely manner cooked to perfection they were out of gizzard but my favorite was basically everything but the tako was okay though I'm not huge fan of tako but this was decent. Hamachi Carpaccio was stunning so fresh and perfect, veggies which I do love...yum! Shishito peppers did give a huge surprise kick at each bite but the whole experience was such a delight. The decor and dim light makes it a great spot to dine though the location many will say though it's downtown and yes it will be a struggle though if you do come early and find a spot the benefit can be grabbing their "Omakase Hour" which is 3pm-4:30pm and is $40. Cheers to a new and fun experience and thank you Terry for a great night to unwind with great food and company. Thank you! read more

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Wow-weeee surprisingly good for something that I didn't feel was "Hawaii-like" I guess. Came here on a weekday and it was very easy to find parking (street parking in Chinatown and it was free!) and plenty of spots to sit inside. We sat by the bar area near the entrance so we weren't directly near the smoky area. The ambiance inside was very elegant chill. It's pretty dark and brick like decor. Our server was great, very nice and offered suggestions of his favorite options and "must haves" based on popularity and what we usually like. The chefs were nice too! We did NOT do omakase ($65/person) because I didn't like half the things on there and I've done yakitori before so I knew what items would taste pretty bomb. Here are the items I'd highly recommend: -local corn karaage (corn from the islands and very juicy with flavor) -butabara (pork) with ponzu sauce (comes with 2 skewers) -Momo (chicken) -Kawa (chicken skin) -Waygu -scallops -octopus The chicken skin and octopus were my favorites that I made another order of those two lol. You can't really go wrong with anything. I'd focus more attention on the front side of the menu since that's what they're known for (skewers) rather than the back. I'd definitely recommend this place. Excellent date night vibes. Very good all around. read more

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Family date night...me, hubs, and baby. I like the food and the quality is good, but they just changed their menu and it really seems like it's shrinking. So my score is based on the way you have to order and not the food itself. Food is 4.5...Service 4. Ambiance...3...was nice when it was empty, but a couple loud people sure can ruin it for everyone else. Menu and how you can order things sucks ... 2. Not as many food dishes as before. Maybe you're forced to get an omakase to get more options? I don't know, but you can't even get a yaki-onigiri unless you get a set. And we were told we had to get at least 2 of the same sets...so not like 1 person can go on their own and do something different. Baby sure can't eat 13 dishes either so she can't count as 1 person. Oh well, we managed, and probs spent half as much as we would have if we could have ordered multiple sets and also ala carte. - Salad was super pretty and fresh - Shishito with Bleu was okay. Nothing exciting. And unfortunately none hot. - Corn - baby loved that. She ate 3 small ones. I was less than impressed since I thought you could eat the whole thing. It was just corn on the cob broken down into smaller pieces. - Tako was really good. Baby liked the smaller ones cuz those she could get through. - Okayodon was good - not super sweet. Only ordered it so we could have rice. Baby gave her approval and ate half of what I gave her. - Tongue was okay. Too much going on that took away from the meatiness. - Tsukune was good. I don't eat raw egg, but this is one of the few times I will. - Momo - very good. - Pork Belly - we ordered each... My fave was the shio since it's just simple. But they were all good. Pork tender and not super fatty. Had some beers...I think was only suntory on draught. We left full and with a little container of leftovers. Guess it's better they force me to order less since I'm a chronic over-orderer! read more

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Came here for the skewer omakase set during happy hour! You get a live show of the chef grilling the skewers, however despite it being an "omakase" it felt a bit rushed and the skewers came out of order on the menu. I didn't find it too similar to an "omakase" experience but overall you do get to try a wide variety of meats + one vegetable. The ambiance is ideal for date night and the staff is friendly! read more

Food: 10/10 Drinks: 10/10 Service: 10/10 If I could give this place 1,000 stars out of 5, I would! I have found my new all-time favorite restaurant! I do love yakitori so I may be biased, but everything this restaurant had to offer, I was blown away. As it is in Chinatown, you do have to pay a good amount for parking, but I guarantee you that it is worth it! Considering the price, it's definitely not a casual, come whenever restaurant. But on a special occasion, this would be my go-to! There are a lot of other nice restaurants with good cocktails in Chinatown, but the cocktails here was so excellent. The food is obviously amazing as well, grilled to perfection. Service is also top-service -- attentive, friendly servers. I recommend making a reservation before coming in, as I saw that it's quite busy even on a weekday. Reservations are easy to make on OpenTable. read more

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I would give them 3.5 stars. They are under new ownership and they no longer have much yakitori . Not sure why they kept the name yakitori when barely got any yakitori. They should change the name to Izakaya hachibei. They have a decent happy hour and currently a 10 course omakase for $40. read more

Yakitori Hachibei - Sukiyaki beef over rice - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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On a busy Sunday night we were promised a seating of 9 if we left after 1.5 hours which I guess is fair. As a first timer I was not sure what to expect in Chinatown but..this place is amazingly nice inside with wooden tables, benches and chairs. Everything is pleasant and comfortable. It is pretty amazing that for the size of this restaurant they were able to seat so many people. Service is fast and everything comes out very quickly. The menu for a newbie is..overwhelming. It's hard to decide what to order. The various small dishes and set menu seemed foreign and maybe they need to adopt a menu with pictures. Luckily I had companions that have experienced this place a number of times. We ordered chicken skewers, beef tongue, chicken meatballs, lotsa corn, karage, salad, daikon, cream tofu and a slew of other dishes that really created a party in your mouth. Everything tasted different and was an experience of texture and taste. There was not one bad thing. Everything tasted interesting. The daikon was sweet, crunchy, cold and refreshing. The meat dishes were flavorful and a lot of thought went into our food. Would like to return one day to try other different dishes. read more

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Yakitori Hachibei may have been one of our all time favorite meals while visiting the island of Oahu. I made a reservation through Open Table which I highly recommend as most of the tables inside this small, intimate restaurant were for reserved parties. We weren't sure how many and which skewers to get so we decided to take the easier route and each get the omakase. Hands down one of the best decisions because we got to taste a bit of everything and each thing was so delicious! It started with an appetizer set of 4 different appetizers. My favorites were the hamachi carpaccio and the potato salad. The hamachi was melt in your mouth divine and the potato salad was so creamy with a slight hint of sweetness. I can't recall each skewer that we had but I will say that these were the best skewers I've ever had. Each skewer was grilled to perfection, you could taste the smokiness and the char, and the meat quality was high. The chicken heart was so tender, and the beef tongue was very flavorful. Pork belly was fatty and delicious. Even the okra and mushrooms were amazing! We each got a rice bowl with meat after all the skewers which was quite filling. Omakase ended with a sesame pudding that was so silky and full of flavor - absolute yum! Service was lovely and attentive. We really enjoyed our time here. Yes the price point is high but it is so worth the quality and experience. read more

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Food, service, and ambiance were all good. The only thing is no parking available. We had ordered two 9 course happy hour omakase. It's satisfying. The premium malts Suntory beer was tasty too. read more

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