Wow! What a great dinner we had here. We were with a group of 11 and had a table in the back of the restaurant mostly to ourselves. From the outside the place does not look like much, and its not fancy on the inside, but we all enjoyed our meals. I got the chicken terriyaki dinner ($35). This came with a variety of items - miso soup, salad, an egg custard dish, dessert, etc. Others in the group had a variety of sushi and sashimi. At the end of the meal they brought out a special ice cream dessert for the birthday guy. We had 2 kids with us and the cook ended up coming out and let them pick a toy from a box. It was super memorable and have never seen this happen at a restaurant before! The kids were very happy! read more

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This place served excellent food! High quality seafood, best meal I had in Hawaii. It is a hidden gem, and I came across it when I was looking for places on Eater.I'm so glad we decided to check it out and they took our last minute reservation! (I called at 5 pm for a 5:30 pm reservation.) The tofu noodles were so refreshing and unlike anything I have had before. We had the sushi meal, the steak full set, the chicken teriyaki and the chirashi. All very good, and we left very full. Thank you Yoshitsune!! read more

This restaurant is inside the Park Shore Hotel. It is quaint and fairly quiet. The food was good and Ms Tamiko was friendly and patient with good recommendations. It is a bit pricey so be prepared to spend. read more

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After a very long day of traveling we needed food and wanted fresh sushi so we asked at the hotel for a recommendation. Yoshitsune was the. Lowest so off we went. It is inside a building so maps wanted us to go into a parking lot but I finally just asked someone and he took us to their front door. As soon as we walked in I knew it was going to be good. We were greeted by the sushi chefs and taken to a table with lots of welcomes and thank yous. We ordered several pieces of nigiri and they were all so fresh and amazingly delicious. I mean fabulous. Of course we don't don't get fish this fresh in Colorado so I'm always excited about fresh fish! The Toro was my favorite and the red snapper was a close second. We also tried the grated yam and it's not for me because of the texture but . . . The restaurant is simply decorated and pleasing to the eye. It was a wonderful introduction to Honolulu! read more

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We went for lunch to celebrate my husband's birthday, didn't plan to announce. But watching two other groups celebrate, told waitress quietly, so nice gave my husband quiet celebration with dessert with candle, This place is amazing Chirashi sushi is always great, famous Tofu, Tamagoyaki is same as 40+years. We're used to food in Japan and quality and sincerely amazing service read more

This restaurant is tucked away behind the lobby of the high-rise building it occupies, making it feel like a hidden gem. It was, without question, the best meal I've had in a very long time. The authentic cuisine is exceptional, with incredibly fresh and perfectly prepared fish that highlights the quality of every ingredient. Every dish was full of flavor, beautifully presented, and clearly made with great care. If you're looking for an unforgettable dining experience, this place is absolutely worth seeking out. I'll definitely be back! read more

First off, me and my family had an amazing time at this restaurant. The homemade silken tofu is so soft and has a great taste, the mackerel was crispy and savory, and the shrimp tempura was perfectly crispy with generous amounts of dipping sauce. The food was very authentic and felt like I was back in Japan! I would 100% recommend this place to anyone craving real, homemade food! read more

Yoshitsune Restaurant - Homemade silken tofu - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Called in a reservation several days prior to going to Yoshitsune. The restaurant is located in the Park Shore Waikiki on the Makai end of Kapahulu Avenue. There is validated valet parking or you can park across the street at the zoo. The restaurant is located towards the rear of the hotel lobby. You enter through a noren (fabric curtain), and the first thing you see is the sushi bar. The sushi chef yells out "irasshaimase". There was no host, one of the servers greeted and escorted us to our reserved table. There were about 4 other tables with guests seated (with more tables near entrance in front of the sushi bar). The menu and dining utensils were already on the table. Our server came over and asked if we wanted anything to drink, so we requested water, green tea and BIL ordered a Coke. We ordered the sweet miso eggplant and edamame for starters. I ordered the Yoshitsune Bento with broiled Atlantic Salmon. Wifey ordered the Shizuka Gozen Bento with misoyaki butterfish and my son got the 8 piece Maguro Nigiri sushi. Our server brought us a complimentary house-made tofu appetizer. It was very unique, soft and like threads of noodles. The sweet miso eggplant was delicious! Our server said that the house-made tofu, sweet miso eggplant and the misoyaki butterfish are their specialties. Our server brought pickled vegetables and miso soup, followed by our entrees. My lunch was beautifully plated in a black lacquered partitioned bento box with Maguro sashimi, assorted tempura, vegetable nimono, broiled salmon and white rice. The entire bento was very flavorful and delicious! Both servers spoke with a Japanese accent were so friendly. In fact, besides the mainland tourists sitting adjacent to us, the diners at the other tables all spoke Japanese. They must be regulars, because the two servers appeared to know them. Our meals came with ice cream, so I ordered green tea ice cream. A little bitter, a little sweet, it was a perfect way to end our meal. The same server that escorted us to our table walked us to the restaurant's entry and held open the noren and thanked us for dining with them. We paid for our valet ticket ($5) at the hotel's front desk and gave the valet our ticket. It was a very enjoyable lunch, probably one of the more authentic Japanese restaurants on Oahu. We will definitely be back to try their Kamameshi dishes and their tiered Chirashi plate. Highly recommend that you try this restaurant and be sure to call in a reservation. read more

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10/10, would recommend! Me and my family have been repeat customers over many years now and always have an amazing experience dining here! The food always tastes like it was made with love and care. The servers and owners are always welcoming and friendly. This time we got the homemade tofu (a must try), chawanmushi, shrimp tempura, tsukimi udon, chazuke, butterfish misoyaki, and the broiled mackerel combo. We felt like we got transported back to Japan. Give this place a try if you're looking for authentic Japanese cuisine! read more

Yoshitsune Restaurant - miso butterfish, chawanmushi, shrimp tempura, broiled mackerel, chazuke - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Lunch at Yoshitsune while staying at Park Shore during my birthday staycation in Waikiki. Authentic menu, restaurant and service. This spot is tucked inside the hotel lobby so I had not actually heard of it before. Seated immediately and pointed towards the lunch special, which looked amazing, however I was with my daughter and she does not eat mushrooms and likes to share so we looked over the menu and picked out a couple of items. Everything was fresh and delicious. The tempura was some of the best I had ever had. The sashimi was also a really nice assortment and plentiful. While the menu has items priced fairly high, we were able to have a very affordable lunch! Beverages were available including tea, beer and wine, although we just had water after a long morning swim. Great spot! read more

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I love this place. It's super traditional, affordable/wide range of prices from "cheap" to "overly expensive" and there's something for every one. They have an extensive menu with everything Japanese! We've tried their nigiri's, chirashi bowl, sukiyaki, miso glazed fish, tempura, udon, omakase. Everything is authentically Japanese. I LOVE their sukiyaki course. It's so good and not too sweet. They used such good beef too. I also go the chirashi bowl. It was so generous! Fresh raw fish, so plentiful. Their miso glazed butterfish is a must if you don't want to go the raw route. And their udon for our toddler was so good. He loved it. The tempura was fried to perfection, my FIL loved it. I love how extensive the menu is, but it's hard to pick bc everything is made so well here! Even the servers are Japanese and barely speaks English. The chefs are super nice too. We had a 1.5 year old toddler who couldn't hold still, so we took turns taking him to the lobby. The chef ran out with a box of hot wheels and let my son choose one. So thoughtful!! We try to come back every time we're in Waikiki. One of our favorite places. read more

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In the middle of Waikiki, where plastic leis, watered-down cocktails, and overpriced fusion dominate the scene, Yoshitsune quietly keeps doing what it's always done: serve honest, traditional Japanese food with zero pretension. The chawanmushi arrives first, warm, delicate, and impossibly smooth. A blank canvas, if you're bold enough to improvise. We were. A scoop of fresh uni, ordered as sashimi, gently placed on top. Silky meets briny. Pure harmony. The fried oysters are crisp and clean, comforting but not heavy. Just the right bite. The sashimi is confident and unadorned--pristine slices, expertly cut, no unnecessary garnish. Just fish, done right. Then the steak hits the table, sizzling and fragrant, still whispering from the heat. Our kids didn't ask questions. They just dug in and didn't stop until the plate was wiped clean. We've returned here again and again over the years. Different trips, different moods, same result. Yoshitsune is tradition that never feels tired. It's not trying to reinvent the wheel. It's just reminding you how good the wheel already was. No flash, no show. Just craft, care, and food that keeps calling you back, even in the heart of Waikiki. read more

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Miso butterfish breakfast with imperial upgrade is amazing. I it. There are so nice and the food is amazing. Opens at 8am. Such a tasty way to start the day read more

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This restaurant is truly exceptional. The food, ambiance, and service were all top-notch. read more

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Love finding my Japanese breakfast, great with grilled salmon or the rich butterfish. So good! Low key place inside Park hotel Waikiki. A bit costly but it's on par in price with every other Waikiki restaurants. I rather eat this than the typical American food. read more

Incredibly delicious traditional Japanese restaurant inside the Park Shore Waikiki Hotel. I never would've thought to go here but we got a recommendation from a family friend. We called ahead to make a reservation for a table of 8. When we arrived around 6, the restaurant was half full. I ordered the two tier chirashi and it was so so so good. The fish was fresh and paired so great with the sushi rice. The sushi rice had the perfect amount of rice vinegar and overall seasoning. Staff is friendly and attentive. The restaurant is a bit on the older side and somewhat dark. We'll be coming back to try other dishes and to order the same thing! read more

Yoshitsune Restaurant - Two tiered chirashi - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This was one of the best meals I have ever had. The food and service were phenomenal. We were a party of 6 with different experiences with Japanese food but we all loved the dishes we ordered. My husband and I had the sashimi 5 course. It was unbelievable. Our guests also had the 5 course meals and loved them. All of the servers were spectacular. The only thing lacking was ambiance. I encourage you to take a chance and enjoy superb food and gracious hospitality. read more

Yoshitsune Restaurant - Sashimi plate. - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

What a cute, traditional Japanese restaurant tucked away in the Park Shore hotel! Honestly, if I had not looked on yelp I would never have found this place. The restaurant is staffed by cute Japanese grandmas and grandpas who were so gracious and so thoughtful with their service. We came right at opening and they gave us a seat in the corner so that we would have space for our stroller, and even though our son slept through our entire meal, they still brought miso soup and a serving of the housemade tofu because 'all kids love this'! And when we asked to pack it to go, our waitress actually made us a new batch and said she separated the spring onions and ginger because she didn't think my son would like it. Of the food, we loved the sake steamed clams, the miso butterfish, and of course the tiered chirashi bowl with uni. Everything tasted super fresh and they were so generous with the portions. Would highly recommend for anyone in the Waikiki area! Just so you know, the other parties dining there were old Japanese aunties, so this place must be good!! read more

Food was very tasty and with clear attention to detail (eg Tofu was not store bought). Service was prompt and friendly but not overwhelming. The ambience is low key and feels like a small shop in Japan. I recommend it. You must enter through the lobby of Park Shore hotel. read more

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Nice Japanese Restaurant inside the Hotel by the Lobby! We came here to try OMEkase during lunch,16 specialty sushi picked by the chef. Fresh! Also tried with lunch special for $58, great price and great selection qnd yummy. Mayu our server is super sweet, she explained what she was serving to us. Overall great experience and plenty of food! Very reasonable! read more

Yoshitsune Restaurant - homemade tofu - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Situated in the Park Shore hotel is Yoshitsune. Valet parking. Enter the hotel and the dining room we were in was almost through the kitchen Service was good, food delicious. I had the Masutake set. Masutake broth was so sweet and flavorful, I even ate every piece in the little pot. Tofu was so silky and noodle like. Tempura was good, not as crispy as I would have liked but still good. Generous portion of Masutake rice, I had to bring leftovers home. Room was crowded but still comfortable to have a conversation. I would return . read more

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Our favorite meal of the trip! This restaurant is hidden in the lobby of a hotel, so you will have to park on the streets. Upon entering, you're greeted by friendly waiters who take you to your seat in an intimate restaurant. We opted to get the coursed meals, so we got the miso butterfish (36), salmon (33), and sashimi combo (50). Each course has little bites that come before the entree. First come the cold apps, and I couldn't even tell you what they were but each had a burst of flavor. Then we got the japanese steamed egg, which was what I came here for. And lastly, our entrees came with miso soup and white rice. We were even surprised they gave complimentary matcha ice cream at the end! The salmon was simple, seasoned with salt. The sashimi typically comes with 12 pieces with a variety of cuts. However, we only wanted salmon and tuna, so the wait accommodated for the request (free of charge), and let us know it would come with only 10 pieces though. It was more than enough and the fish was very fresh. And lastly, the miso butterfish (aka black cod) was our tables favorite! So flavorful, juicy, and fatty. What a great last dinner to mark the end of this trip, we will be back! read more

Yoshitsune Restaurant - Salmon - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Lunch in Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii... I've heard about this authentic, old-school restaurant for a while and finally made plans with Irene to check it out. Located on the ground level of the Park Shore Waikiki Hotel, we both parked at a nearby elementary school that hosts a weekly Farmer's Market. (I did buy something at the Farmer's Market, so I really was a customer!) We were seated promptly and greeted in a customary fashion. The service was polite as usual for almost every Japanese restaurant. The place was cozy and quiet... like we were in Japan... because of the subtle decor... it was quite pleasant! I got the Tiered Chirashi. It had two layers of fresh seafood! The starters (fancy tofu and tsukemono dishes)and matcha ice cream filled me to the top! Now that's a Complete Meal!!! I was so happy! That was a really memorable experience! read more

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Very sweet experience! They were so nice to my daughter :) there were a handful of vegetarian options like the spinach (but order without bonito flakes!), natto and avocado (yum!!!), and the grilled eggplant with miso was so delicious!!! Would return! read more

Amazing food and friendly service! Definitely recommend this well kept restaurant and every dish on their menu! The restaurant is clean and well decorated! read more

Yoshitsune is an ancient samurai's name (like Yosaku, Daigoro, etc) This is a traditional Japanese restaurant inside the lobby of Park Shore Hotel. This is a place where everyone are Japanese, from the chefs to the servers to most of the customers. The menu is old school traditional country side Japanese "Ryokan" Teishoku style. I've had the " Mugifuji premium pork fillet cutlet" full course dinner that includes together with appetizer, chawanmushi (Japanese egg custard), rice, miso soup, pickles, Takigawa tofu (house made tofu w/ soy milk) and a scoop of matcha ice cream for $39.79 Worth the experience. read more

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I thought this was the best bento that I had ever eaten in March. This time around, not great. Felt oddly rushed and portions were smaller than March and it just wasn't worth the price and the valet parking. Plan on $65 per person for lunch with tip and parking. That is steep for just okay food. read more

I came here a second time looking to experience their broad menu. I ended up ordering their tiered chirasi bowl. No disappointment here. Actually pleasantly surprised. The dis was very fresh and the cut of fish were nice and high quality. Friends ordered their combination dinners which will satisfy any persons tastebuds The server was very efficient and courteous I would recommend this restaurant Tia anyone looking for very good Japanese cuisine Parking may be a challenge but if you're willing to walk a short distance it will be will worth it. Enjoy! read more

Looked forward to taking my friend to celebrate her birthday but was disappointed at the very slow service. Also the sashimi in the bento box was old. It had a grayish spot and light pink overall color. Table next to us had a chirashi bowl and sashimi looked fresher. Very disappointed as I have visited a few times before. I'm hesitant to recommend. Service was exceedingly slow that day. Disappointed! read more

After an impromptu trip to the Honolulu zoo we were in need of lunch, after consulting Yelp we walked across the street to Yoshitsune. We were the only English speaking guests in the restaurant which I took as a good sign. The menu was in Japanese with English subtitles. No sushi rolls but the FRESHEST toro I have ever had! Incredible. The restaurant ambience was nice and clean, nothing fancy, the food did the talking. Reasonably priced and great service. If you're in the area, get the toro. read more

Yoshitsune Restaurant - Toro - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Love how it transport you to Japan... Yoshitsune is a super cute Japanese Restaurant found right in the lobby of the Park Shore Hotel that's located right on the corner where Kalakaua meets Kapahulu and you'd never expect to find such a hidden gem but it's here and is something worth a peek. Love the classic noren versus a door and signifies that they're open as we walked in we're instantly greeted "irasshai!" and seating immediately in the back area where the main dining has the sushi bar we later found out that they have a larger dining room in the back as well that would be wonderful for larger gathering but is a great separation in dining area is interesting. Looking over their lunch menu there is an impressive selection sushi rolls to Japanese A5 Wagyu courses though we came hungry "Shokado Bento" is what I was craving as the variety is always fun. The "Soba Gozen Bento" was it as sit consists of some yummy items but tempura is something that I do get especially if they have shrimp and the cross contamination is something that I don't take the risk so I asked about subbing it for something like chicken and was told that changes are not possible and was offered to select something in the Soba section...what!? Pushing forward and refused I decided on the "Ushiwaka Bento" with Pork Shogayaki and they was told it comes with tempura...to which I told her that I'll just give it to my friend and put it to the side (then says I can eat just the veggie tempura) getting upset then as she's completely clueless with allergies only then hearing her put the order in to have been told by the chef that I could get chicken teriyaki instead...aiiiiyahhhh! Long story short she asked if I wanted Salmon or Saba and confused I just said Salmon which is a completely different bento "Yoshitsune Bento"...nevertheless it was delicious even though she brough just one miso soup instead of two it seems that she was confused in more ways than one. Fresh sashimi, salmon, chicken teriyaki...didn't get any rice but simply just loooooved the tofu as it's cut like noodles soaked in a light shoyu sauce was the best refreshing version of tofu I've ever had. Service was quite a hot mess but was very friendly and besides all the ordering mess we enjoyed it all and gave us separate checks which made it very convenient and appreciated it and would totally recommend here as they have some impressive menu offerings including dessert which was a scoop of ice cream (vanilla or matcha) which you already know is so cool! Thank you! read more

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Very very authentic Japanese restaurant with a family style. Ordered a lot of thing. They cooked right in front of you makes the experience so special. All the dishes tastes great! Remember to wait for after meal desert! read more

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Great classic Japanese food that is reasonably priced. This place does not follow trends and just focus on well executed meals. Service is not the fastest but you feel welcomed and they are very kid friendly. read more

If you want legit Japanese food, where everyone is speaking Japanese (the staff and all the guests), go to Japan. Or you could go to Yoshitsune in Honolulu, and you wouldn't know the difference. I have a friend who visits from Australia regularly and over the years we've hunted down ALL the sukiyaki dishes on this island. I thought we'd found them all, but then I saw Yoshitsune. I initially scoffed at the $52 price (per person) for the Wagyu beef sukiyaki, but after the meat came out and the server arranged the vegetables and cooked the whole thing for us (&told us when to eat it!), I understood why. The side dishes (miso soup, the homemade tofu, and greens, pickled cabbage) were all amazing in their own way, and the meal comes with matcha or vanilla ice cream too. The quality of the meat and veggies was excellent. Best sukiyaki dish on island so far! Parking is $8/2hrs with the valet, or street parking. Located in Park Shore Hotel on Kapahulu. read more

Yoshitsune Restaurant - Sukiyaki $52 - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Butterfish, tofu, clams, tempura, and service was excellent! Highly recommend this restaurant if you like Japanese food. Going back in 2 days! Lol read more

We did not have a reservation so we were seated in the back room (no windows). It looked like the front room which had a nicer ambiance was for reservations only. Great service! The sushi course had a wide range of nigiri, naturally some you might like better than others. Pretty fresh, although not the best sushi we had in Waikiki. The sukiyaki was great! The presentation was nice (like Japan) where they cook the vegetables and meat, and pour the broth for you. It came with the house-made tofu as an app and that was truly the standout star of the meal! read more

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I went here with a friend after having a couple drinks nearby. I ordered a set menu for $60. Service was amazing and the food so good. Sashimi was fresh and delicious, the tofu unlike anything I've had before. I honestly don't recall the japanese names of everything I ate I just ate what was served and loved it all lol. Can't wait to go back read more

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Very unassuming authentic Japanese restaurant at The Park Shore Hotel in Waikiki. Those of you visiting looking for authentic Japanese food, this is the spot. Definitely a hidden gem! Ambiance - 5/5 Service - 5/5 Food - 5/5 Made a reservation for lunch the day prior. Best to call them for a reservation. We ordered a few items - nigiri, butterfish bento, and noodle dish. The bento box pretty much is a full on lunch. The butterfish is very tender and flavorful. The side dishes were excellent. We also had a variety of nigiris and all were very fresh. We were seated in the back. Maybe because we made a reservation. Ambiance feels like an intimate authentic Japanese setting They do have a bar seating as well. Service is excellent. We'll definitely be back. read more

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If you're looking for truly authentic Japanese cuisine in Honolulu, Yoshitsune is a hidden gem. I had the pleasure of enjoying their course meal, and it was unlike any Japanese dining experience I've had before. I ordered the tofu noodle, miso butterfish, and their signature two-tiered chirashi--each dish was thoughtfully prepared and beautifully balanced in flavor. It felt more like a traditional Japanese home-style meal rather than your typical ramen or donkatsu experience. As someone who's had plenty of ramen, yakitori, and other popular dishes, this was a refreshing and elegant change of pace. Highly recommend if you're looking to experience the quieter, more refined side of Japanese cuisine. read more

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Most amazing Chirashi ever on Oahu or anywhere for that matter. As we say in Hawaii "broke da mouth." They take presentation and quality to the next level. I will be back. It's my new favorite Japanese restaurant. If I go to Japan, I will visit the original restaurant. read more

Yoshitsune Restaurant - "Ono" - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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