Definitely a hidden Honolulu Gem! Full course meal recommended! Great value! Not a typical American Japanese style restaurant which is so great! Service outstanding! Our server, Shin is very accommodating and professional! Thank you Nathan from Best Buy in Honolulu for the recommendation! You are the best! You gave my family and me a authentic Japanese Hawaiian experience! read more

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It's located at the ground level of a hotel at the end of row of high rises in Waikiki Beach. It's a Japanese restaurant with history in Good environment but greetings is slow because the only front desk lady who can speak English. It's little bit challenging to read the long menu, not only because they were better expressed in Japanese, but also they are somewhat confusing in the menu. We chose the top recommended Combination Course A & B for two people. As appetizer we tried it's fresh oyster priced at $25 for four pieces. The oysters are bigger than normal but the taste are as good other branded oysters. The combination A is super without surprises. The food are well cooked and beautifully plated. These homemade dishes bring you the tastes of authentic Japanese foods. It's cold tofu sliced in noodle type is new to me. It's tastes good but doesn't feel like tofu any more. It's steam egg also tastes great but losing some original flavor of steam egg. Do I recommend this restaurant? Yes. It's great, even I am picky in flavors. read more

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Sushi, buttermilk fish, the flan like egg we enjoyed was above and beyond our expectations. The sashimi supper and buttermilk supper shared between us was perfect. The restaurant itself is quiet, and while ambiance is relaxed and pleasant, make no mistake - you're here for the food. Highly recommend! We got out of there for about $100 per person with a beer each (2 of us) and a nice bottle of saki. Hands down best dinner of the trip. Highly recommend for you foodies out there! read more

Yoshitsune Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

A healthy morning feast at Yoshitsune! The Imperial breakfast, nutritious delights like broiled fresh Atlantic salmon, house-made tofu, and an array of wholesome accompaniments. It's the perfect start to a nourishing day! read more

I recently had the pleasure of dining here and I must say, it was an unforgettable experience. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm smiles and attentive service. The ambiance was inviting and set the perfect tone for a delightful evening. The menu offered a diverse range of dishes, dish by dish nonstop through the meal time for almost 1.5 hrs. The ingredients were fresh and tasty. Overall, it exceeded our expectations in every way. The combination of delicious food, outstanding service, and a welcoming atmosphere makes this restaurant a must-visit. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable dining experience. picture attached. read more

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How can you tell a Japanese restaurant is truly authentic? By its Rice! Rice is very important in Asian culture, especially Japanese culture. Yoshitsune served one of the best rice I've had! The rest of the food was superb as well! Yoshitsune is located in the lobby of the Park Shore Waikiki Hotel, located at the corner of Kalakaua and Kapahulu Ave, across the zoo and Waikiki Beach. There's ONLY valet parking at $4 for two hours. There's no self parking, but you can park across in the zoo parking lot, or street parking. Yoshitsune appears small, but there's two other dining rooms. The dark wood, rectangular tables with wood chairs, and white walls and ceiling with wood frames made it feel authentic. All table seatings are separated by one table for social distancing. Yoshitsune offers a variety of items from sushi, nabe, sukiyaki, full course meals, pot rice, noodles, sashimi, and etc. The prices are reasonable compared to other Japanese restaurants. What's great about here, and why the prices are reasonable is because all the course meals comes with a lot of additional items. We ordered the Prime Steak Dinner and Imperial Prime Beef Sukiyaki Nabe Course. Each course comes with the same complementary items: Well, the Steak course came with a salad. Probably the most disappointing. It was head and romaine lettuce, shredded cabbage and carrots, and a wedge of tomato that's been oxidizing in the refrigerator for a while. Now what would have really helped this salad was Kewpie Roasted Sesame Dressing, but instead, the dressing was some odd concoction of thousand island and Catalina that was strong and sour. The Fresh Homemade Tofu was very good. It was soft and silky, and sliced so thinly that it felt like I was eating cold noodles. The accompanying sauce mixed with the ginger and scallions went very well with the tofu to give it the perfect amount of taste and flavor. The pickled Chinese Cabbage was almost like Kim chee as it was strong and sour, but not as spicy. Even though not that good, it was a useful palate cleanser. The appetizer course had four beautifully prepared small bites. The first was a piece of cold tofu served with sweet sour jam that went very well together. Next was two cucumber slices with what looked like a sweet natto paste, but it didn't taste like it. The paste had a sweet and savory flavor, and nothing strong or pungent like natto. Next was a beautifully prepared, thinly sliced cooked shrimp wrapped with pickled radish and carrots. This didn't seem much, but it was good! The sour pickles went well with the subtle sweetness of the shrimp. Last, was the best one! It was a handmade roll with three pieces of unagi wrapped with pickled eggplant. The unagi tasted amazing! It went very well with the eggplant's flavor and texture-wise. The last item was the Chawanmushi. This was delicious! Soft and smooth egg with just the right amount saltiness and savoriness, and a subtle sweetness from the mirin. It had excellent umami flavor from the dashi. Inside the chawanmushi had mushroom and a piece of chicken. The Prime Steak with Original Butter comes on a sizzling teppan, so even if you order it medium rare, the steak will keep cooking. Even though the steak kept cooking to medium and eventually medium well, it was still tender, juicy, and flavorful. The herbed butter was very tasty and really enhanced the steak. Both sides had a nice char. The Imperial Prime Beef Sukiyaki was excellent. It came with at least 9 slices of tender and delicious prime beef. Our server got everything started beginning by coating the pot with piece of beef fat. Then seared two pieces of beef for us to try. Fresh raw eggs were provided to dunk in the beef, and wow, that combination was so good! The beef was super tasty and delicious, and the egg added a creaminess. Just unctuous! Everything else was added: Chinese cabbage, carrots, mushroom, tofu, yam noodle, and scallions. The sweet sauce was poured in to boil. Everything was so tasty, flavorful, and delicious. Really enjoyed every single bite of the sukiyaki. The miso soup was spot on. The flavors were subtle and not overpowering, and you can taste each ingredient that went into the miso soup. The rice was the best thing of the meal, and everything else was excellent! The rice was prepared and seasoned so well. Each grain of rice was glossy, tender, and fluffy. I wish I took a photo, but I already plopped my food on. We ended our meal with ice cream. I decided to go with Vanilla, which was a bad idea. The ice cream was terrible as I tasted more ice than cream. The Red Bean was better. Overall, I had an amazing meal of authentic and excellent food. Everything was prepared so well! The service was great. The price was reasonable. The server was friendly, professional, attentive, and considerate. The food came out quickly. We even surprised the server by finishing every single bite. I can't wait to come back to try other things. read more

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I stopped in and was seated immediately. They gave me a glass of water then completely ignored me for nearly 15 minutes. I was never asked if I wanted a drink or questions about the menu. Only when I got up to leave is when they said anything to me Where's the zero star button? read more

Lowkey restaurant but once you enter you know they mean business!! Their menu was so expansive I wish we had three stomachs like a cow. Lots of dinner sets that include miso soup and ice cream and yummy sides. The uni was creamy and fresh, the chiraishi two tier was amazing and had fresh abalone and different rice toppings that I had never tried before. Everything tastes so flavorful and interesting Food came out quickly and tea is top tier Our waitress is very kind and friendly and really hustles to make sure all the customers are served well. We definitely recommend and will return!!! :) A super special treasure that's easily walkable if you're in Waikiki read more

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Food was good and clean. Slightly overpriced though, not good for young kids as it's a little tight. The server was very nice considering she was well over booked. The management needs more severs, for the amount of customers they see. I get it, finding staff is hard currently but hopefully they can get more workers. As other customers walked out because it took so long. read more

Next time would order a steak, but why not go to a better steakhouse then? The sashimi I was expecting to be world class based on the 4.5 stars and $$$ rating. It was terrible, worse than Safeway sashimi. That's not hyperbole. It was way too briney and tasted like it was pulled out of a can of seawater. Not only that, I developed nasty pink bumps down my arms and neck that lasted for a week from it, and I got chills and a slight fever for two days following it as well. Also the edamame was not fresh. The quality was worse than a kid throwing frozen edamame into a pot for 10 minutes. How does one mess up edamame. I put way to much confidence in the 4.5 yelp review until it was too late. I should have known better. The menu has way too many items on it, and the server was no help in explaining the difference in some of the item combo courses. Also, the chairs and tables were awkwardly cheap, bland, small, and packed close to other guests having dinner behind a small door in the wall. It felt like everyone was in a basement waiting for their food. There's no ambiance, lighting, or anything interesting. White walls dungeon vibe. Voices also carried like crazy. We could hear conversations from every table, mostly people talking about the food. I overhead the butterfish was good, so maybe that was the way to go. Finally, the service was bad. We waited for 5m in the front before being seated by a lady that seemed miserable and out of it. Another 20m while waiting for the server to take our order, we were about to leave for another restaurant when he finally came to take our order. I wish we had left in hindsight. I eat a lot of Japanese food, and this was the worst quality fish and worst dining experience I've ever had. Had I not seen the 4.5 star yelp review which gave me confidence to ignore the cheap establishment and immediate bad service, I wouldn't have eaten here. Hopefully this review helps someone else. Don't take your date or family here if wanting a nice dinner together. Or if you do come here, get the butterfish. This restaurant could also work in a pinch if you want to poison someone. read more

For my 200th review, I want it to be Yoshitsune. Pre-COVID and post-COVID, the quality and consistency remain the same. Why are they important? So many local businesses flounder post-COVID, in terms of taste, consistency, and quality. I do need to warn you that if you're looking for a quick bite and service, this is not your place. But now that we got that squared away, let's talk about the food. I love the authenticity of their food. Tempura is a must, so flaky yet tasty. Between September and December, go for their special mushroom meal set. I also got the sushi omakase set which was very good. Beware if you order single sushi though, they can be expensive. For example, the omakase with uni is around $100 for 10 pieces but a single uni sushi can cost $40. Overall, this is my place to go whenever I visit Oahu. read more

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We've been wanting to try Yoshitsune and found an "excuse" to celebrate a birthday. A bit tricky to swing into valet parking from Kapahulu but managed the sharp u-turn. It's in the lobby of the Park Shore Waikiki hotel which is very nice and clean. Valet was quick and friendly. You can park at the zoo and cross the street which was our plan B. We felt we were in Japan as soon as we entered and were greeted. Service was exceptional. We thoroughly enjoyed our meals. Two of us ordered the matsutake rice special which takes 30 minutes so be patient because it's well worth the wait. It came with healthy thick pieces of fresh sashimi! The tofu which most of the other reviewers raved about was included and it really was tasty and unique. The matsutake dish included one choice of an entree and I chose salmon which was perfectly done. Lastly, the dish came with a fabulous dessert. It was a lot to eat but worth the indulgence for a special occasion. Plan to return soon but I won't wait for a special occasion. read more

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I've been coming here for over a decade and it's been just as wonderful an experience since the first time I came. There's lots of great dishes to try on the menu and the staff is very kind. It's a great place to practice some Japanese if you are learning. For an exciting night try a family pot dish where they use a burner at your table. For me I like to do the dinner orders plus sides. read more

Yoshitsune Restaurant - Uni nigiri Sapporo beer - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I was on a 2 week solo travel in hawaii back in november. Writing a review now because I forgot to do it there and this place is very deserving of a 5 star review. Waikiki beach is full of overpriced tourist-driven places with low quality foods. Of all of the places I tried during my stay, this was my favorite. Located in the hotel lobby of Park Shore Waikiki. I came here twice, wish I had even more. The coursed meals were a very good deal for what you get and I left feeling very full and satiated both nights. The first night I did the Miso Butteryaki course, and the second the sashimi course w/ Miso Butteryaki. Walking into the restaurant felt like you were stepping into Japan. The way the staff greats you is very traditional, and the attention to detail was very much noticed. They have this homemade tofu starter dish with such a light and simple flavor, probably my favorite part. A taster is also brought out to contrast this with flavors that were sweet, savory, rich, vinegary, and complex (all second picture). The tempura was well-made, the butteryaki to die for, and the sashimi had a nice range of flavor pairings to keep it interesting. Don't miss out on this gem! read more

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Was highly recommended by family to give this place a try. Unfortunately my recent visit ended in profound disappointment. Upon arrival, cleanliness was an immediate concern, with both food stains and a small cockroach on the wall. The large menu and upscale pricing suggested a premium dining experience, but the reality was far from it for us. The complimentary appetizers were underwhelming. The pickled vegetables was bland and slightly dry. I initially brushed this off as a one off. But unfortunately it was a sign of the quality and flavor to come. The dishes we ordered simply failed to deliver at level. Not premium dining level. Just basic casual Japanese family restaurant level. The sake steam clams were overcooked, and despite my attempts to savor them by combining each bite with soup, they remained rubbery and flavorless. The sashimi I had included a thick blood line, which most seasoned sushi chefs cut and discard. I'm not a sushi pro. But it was definitely another red flag given the premium pricing to retain this fishy bit. The shabu shabu featured bland vegetables and soup base. I'm not referring to the konbu soup which enhances flavor when done right. It's the ingredients themselves. Maybe due to poor sourcing or over freezing? The meat was equally flavorless and scant for its price and cut. I love good food and appreciate both casual and premium dining. And fully understand restaurants can have off days. I'm even okay with minor indiscretions in cleanliness if the food is excellent. I understand unexpected things can sometimes happen at restaurants. There's a lot of moving parts. However, I'm both puzzled and disappointed by the stark contrast between the high prices and the subpar food and cleanliness here. I feel conflicted writing a negative review, mindful of its implications for what seems could be a family-run business. Despite the friendly staff, the poor quality and value are too glaring to overlook or not to share. Truly hope this was an off night for them. And owners can take this as an opportunity to improve consistency issues with quality read more

Soft tofu is pretty amazing and all the other sashimi are pretty fresh. You got to try the Unagi Don so delicious. I would say this restaurant has the most authentic Japanese dishes The service is so friendly I thought that I was in Japan when I was inside the restaurant read more

Wow! Hidden gem in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Waikiki. We didn't know what to expect during our first visit here. It is found within the Park Shore Hotel. The decor is simple, kind of like the inside of a home now that I think about it. The menu was overwhelming at first, consisting of mainly "dinner courses" which includes a main (ie, sashimi, tempura, fish, pork) and multiple side dishes (pickled vegis, sampling of bite size apps, miso, chawanmushi, rice and dessert); they had aka carte items as well. We ordered two sashimi dinners on our first visit which was super filling however too much of one thing. Food was so fresh and just...good (as if you were eating dinner at the chef's home!). We enjoyed it so much, we went a second time in less than a week. This time, we ordered two dinners but different main entrees as well as sake steamed clams. We felt our waiter/waitress were attentive, however, we felt they could have used more help when it got really busy. Overall, highly recommend. The last time we visited Oahu was 10 years ago. We hope to stop by here again on our next visit. read more

Yoshitsune Restaurant - Butterfish entree. Caramelized and oh so tender - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My family had an excellent meal here. It's located across the zoo inside a hotel (Park Shore Waikiki) on the lobby level. The flavors here took me back to the time when I lived in Japan as a young adult. Delicious. Highly recommend getting the sukiyaki or one of the meat dishes. The ambiance is peaceful and relaxing. Felt like the prices were reasonable too, especially since the food tasted so good and authentic. read more

Excellent food and service. We did the 10-piece nigiri with side dishes and they certainly delivered. It's worth the extra few dollars for the sides because so many come to the table and they're all interesting. Appreciated that it came with uni! It's a small location inside a hotel and a little tough to find from the street. Atmosphere is quite cozy. I'd come back to try other dishes. read more

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The butterfish was delicate and heavenly. My sisters friend brought us here and all 4 of us ordered the butterfish since that friend only orders that dish here. The ambiance was quiet when we went on a weekday. We went around opening time and the place was completely empty. Staff was polite and felt like we were in Japan! There's parking in a parking lot nearby. If I remember correctly it costed around $2/hr. I think the only downside was the appetizers? They felt a bit underwhelming especially the Napa cabbage. Because of that I would say the meal wasn't exactly value(~$35) but nevertheless everything was great! read more

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Yoshitune is my go to place in Waikiki for a home-style J-food. I especially like their kamameshi and suki yaki, both of which are cooked at your table. Their sushi is of traditional varieties and also recommended. You may have to make a reservation for dinner during peak times but can walk in during lunch. read more

Services are extremely lackluster, but friendly. Foods are ok, but will not recommend anything else other than sushi. read more

The food is so delicious and satisfying. I went with a friend and enjoyed it so much that I decided to take my cousin who was visiting from Pittsburgh. She was in awe of the dishes, even the rice. We had a great time with recollections of our younger days. We weren't rushed. Thank you Yoshitsune. read more

We came for the Japanese breakfast and for the misayaki butterfish imperial set... Food was awesome. Just like Japan. My kids said this was their favorite meal read more

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Excellent food every dish was amazing the miso has a great flavour and is not salty at all the sashimi was very fresh and the miso butterfish was divine wine list is dismal the only complaint and if you bring wine they have a sliding corkage fee based in how much your wine cost read more

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I love this place so so much that I wish we could have one like this in LA. Living in LA and surrounded ourselves with cultures and amazing ethnic food, I was amazed to find this gem in Hawaii. We went back here twice when we were here, and it was still just like the first time. It was easy to make rsvp. Nice customer services. And of course, the food was amazing. Every single dishes were perfectly seasoned. My favorites were Combination Dinner, unagi pot, Assorted Tempura, Butterfish Misoyaki, and Imperial Beef Sukiyaki. The sashimi sampler came with very fresh and melt your mouth tuna. I never like clams or squid sashimi, but this is at another level. If you must get only one thing here, I highly recommend the Imperial Beef Sukiyaki. Try this place out yourself, you will not be disappointed! read more

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Not my cup of tea, but I think it may just be a taste preference. My husband and I were so excited to try this place based on the reviews of authentic Japanese food. However, we felt a little bit taken aback about the pricing and small portions. I got the butterfish misoyaki which was broiled and buttery. My husband got the salmon. We had many preceding small dishes, that all varied in tastes and texture. The service was very attentive. Again, I think this was a personal preference of not liking the food too much rather than issues with the actual place. If you're looking for very authentic Japanese food and a sophisticated dining experience, this is probably the place for you! read more

This is the worst dinner experience that I had in my 4 trips in Hawaii. It was our family first time dine in here. I was trying to get some recommendations and wanted to order some cooked vegetable foods. The waitress laughed out loud more than 3 times when I looked at the menu. I didn't notice it since I focused on the menu until my aunt told me later. She's a racist and offended me and my family. She kept saying that I didn't order enough for 5 people and asked me to order more without the patience. The truth is that we only completed 3.5 dishes and didn't touch another 1.5 dishes. The food was too much for us and we couldn't take them away due to the morning's flight. During the dinner, she knocked off a pair of chopsticks but didn't pick them up. Even worse, she splashed out the hot tea on my aunt's arm and walked away without a word. I complained with her and her manager but forgot to mention her discriminatory behaviors. Finally, they refund one of our untouched dish. I will never go there and don't advice others to go there. read more

Japanese breakfast is the way to go. They're open early so go early because they get busy so the service starts to get slower than it already is. We ordered the butterfish and the salmon set along w/ the tofu and natto. Butterfish definitely is a winner - deliciously marinated and cooked to a luscious finish. The salmon was not as good but better than most places because it didn't come out as dry as it can be. The tofu was silky and cut really interestingly into long, thin strands. Not a whole lot of flavor but still good. I don't eat natto but BF said they prepared it better than most places because it wasn't bland. Breakfast for 2 can easily be around $60-ish. Not cheap but that butterfish - so worth it! It's tastier than the fish served at fine dining places we've dined at during this trip such as Spago, Nobu, Morimoto and even La Vie which we still enjoyed. read more

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We came in for a date night and were so happy with the food and were so impressed that we came back for breakfast. And, we live in Kaneohe. #worththedrive It takes a bunch for my husband and i to get into the car and drive across the mountains to Waikiki. Dinner was delicious....we ordered sashimi and butter fish teishoku and it was so good. the tsukemono tastes like my Nana's. Breakfast.......my goodness the Samna was huge. the breakfast is one of the only "traditional" Japanese style breakfasts available on Oahu. and it was worth the drive!!! Other Yelpers Rave over the Matsutake Gazen Course so I guess we will have to come back! read more

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My girlfriend and I were looking for some hearty sushi rolls after a game at Kapiolani Park. We found this restaurant right next to the park tucked away in the Park Shore Waikiki Hotel lobby. They are NOT the place for sushi rolls, we were told they pick quality fish & ingredients and the dishes are made to highlight that. However, they were very accommodating and said they could construct a California roll -- though it would be with Alaskan King Crab and upwards of $60. After getting over the embarrassment of asking for their rolls menu at this authentic Japanese restaurant we decided to split a small something. We ordered: $38 TAKE NIGIRI SUSHI (10pc) It included: -House-made tofu appetizer -Miso soup -10 pieces of amazing quality nigiri [Yellowtail, Tuna, Squid, Shrimp, Egg, Ikura, Scallop, & 3 other fish I'm not sure of] -Green Tea Ice Cream We were both blown away by the flavor, texture, price, and how satiated we felt. We are planning to come back and try their Omakase. 10/10 would recommend stopping by if you're in the area! read more

Doesn't look like much from outside but thus place is hidden jewel for authentic Japanese food. Taste and services are good and so kind. I will make this place for my regular visit when I come to Hawaii. read more

Food and service is great. Only negative thing about this restaurant is the ambience. The inside needs a major restoration and there is a slight musty smell to it. read more

Yoshitsune is really a hidden gem. We've been here several times because they have such authentic Japanese food. My family loves to go out to eat to celebrate birthdays. This time we went out to celebrate my dad's birthday. My dad can eat so we had to make sure that the place chosen had a lot to offer. I remember one time we went to another restaurant and he was still hungry when he got home so he cooked a saimin. Anyway Yoshitsune has a lot of choices on their menu and they also have combination dinners. There isn't a lot of Japanese restaurant these days with combination (teishoku) dinners. A lot of places are doing izakaya. They also make their own tofu! They serve that first to everyone. It's so silky and smooth and it almost looks like udon noodles when it comes to you. I ordered the butterfish combination and my daughter got the tempura udon. My butterfish was very good. Because it was a combination it came with rice, an appetizer, and chawanmushi. My daughter's tempura udon was also very tasty. The broth on the udon was so good. I ate my butterfish and then after that I just kept slurping the broth of the udon. I just couldn't stop, so good. Overall great nice with family, good food, and best of all my dad went home satisfied. read more

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This was our second dining experience here. I had the tekkadon (bowl of raw maguro tuna over sushi rice) and my wife had the Tsuru mixed sushi plate. Both were outstanding with the freshest high quality fish and seafood! The addition of the included tofu appetizer and dessert were nice touches that made the meal complete. Service here is always friendly and outstanding! We'll be back, for sure! read more

I've been looking for an authentic and traditional Japanese sushi bar in Honolulu, and I think I've finally found it. The second you walk in it feels like you're in Japan. The are so friendly when they greet you, and all the employees are Japanese too. They have a great menu with a lot of omakase options. I got the uni nigiri option, which for the price was a great deal for everything that came with it. I got tofu noodles I've never had before which were great. It also comes with miso soup and red bean ice cream, both were amazing. The sushi might be the best I've had in Honolulu too, it's super fresh. I'll definitely be back next time I'm here read more

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I can honestly say, this place is not like any other Japanese restaurant on Oahu. You can definitely feel how long this place has been around - interior, patrons, staff, atmosphere, consistency and quality in food. I really enjoyed the house made tofu which doesn't taste like your average tofu, and the chirashi had an excellent variety and generous cuts of sashimi. The staff were very sweet and made you feel like at home. Will definitely be coming back! read more

Restaurant located inside Park Shore Waikiki hotel that serves traditional Japanese set meals. We got a last minute reservation on a Wednesday night. They were very accommodating in finding a time. First off, I did not try any of the sushi/sashimi meals. With so many options for omakase/sushi in Honolulu, I just don't think that is the reason to come to this restaurant. Instead, their focus is more on the authentic Japanese set menus with different entrees. Each of the set menu comes with several small dishes served like an appetizer. They have house made tofu dishes and several pickled vegetable dishes and sides. I thought the food had a lot of variety and also tasted very light and healthy. It's a great place to be introduced to Japanese food beyond the world of sushi. We ordered the butterfish set menu and sukiyaki. Butterfish is a popular dish especially in Hawaii. It was personally my first time having it and I enjoyed it but wasn't crazy about it. The seaweed side was especially delicious and it even came with a small piece of tamago (sweet egg). We also ordered the prime beef sukiyaki set menu and this was quite delicious and impressive. They bring the ingredients to the table and then put them all together into the sweet broth. They also serve an egg to crack into a bowl to mix and then can be used as dipping sauce for the meat. The beef was incredibly juicy and quite tender and I really enjoyed all the flavors. Some of the best sukiyaki I've had which I highly recommend. Dessert is also part of the set menu with several ice cream flavors (we got green tea and red bean- both satisfying). Overall, this isn't a restaurant to overindulge yourself and feel stuffed after your meal. Instead it's somewhere to eat mindfully and enjoy the flavors for dishes you may not find elsewhere outside of Japan. The food is on the lighter side but with lots of variety. It felt clean and healthy and I enjoyed the experience. read more

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I found this restaurant by searching sukiyaki, and their sukiyaki is really good - the meat is soft and tender when coming with the raw egg sauce; their homemade sukiyaki sauce facilitates the vegetable's sweetness to be fully released. Butterfish misoyaki is a piece of broiled cod, which looks over grilled but the inside is actually very juicy and slightly sweet. The cold tofu, pickles, miso soup, rice, and the ice cream are just as good as an authentic Japanese restaurant usually is. The restaurant is located in a hotel and you can park in the public parking lot near the Honolulu zoo. The only thing to notice is to leave enough time. The service is quite slow due to a lack of labor. 12/31/2021 Happy New Year everyone! Wish COVID cases could be under more control and everyone could be better in 2022! read more

Yoshitsune Restaurant - Green tea ice cream - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Wow.. kinda a hidden gem. Inside a hotel lobby area. Not huge sign but the foods are legit. I wasn't sure what to expect when I saw the menus and prices.. a bit expensive. But I was wrong. It was way to much food for one person! And..They were delicious. I got appetizers of their original tofu, tempura, sashimi , steamed custard eggs while cooking my main entree, Kamameshi w scallops( huges) and desert. Well worth it! read more

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