Felt like Japanese experience in Waikiki via entrance, staff and food. Sizzling steak was great as came with sides of salad, tofu yum, etc. the men had the $120 asst goodness and remember the dessert of green tea is included so get it! read more

Yoshitsune is a traditional Japanese Restaurant. The food here is amazing. They seemed really busy so I suggest making a reservation. The service was good and the food was great. The home made tofu noodles was awesome. It comes shape as a rectangle but when you go to eat it, it separates into noodles. The assorted tempura is like traditional Japanese Tempura. The Imperial Beef Sukiyaki was amazing. It came with a good amount of meat and vegetables. With the side order of tempura, it was enough for two people. All the meals come with rice, vegetable appetizer, miso soup, entree, and ice cream dessert. The imperial beef steak was good. The steak was tasty and served on a warm platter. The ice cream was sweet and the milk was rich. read more

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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

A bunch of my mom's friends took us out to dinner here. Having stayed at the Park Shore Waikiki before, I never took note of this restaurant that's located toward the back of the lobby.   ATMOSPHERE: I can forgive it's dated design as it feels like you're dining at a hole-in-the-wall space in Tokyo.  They even sport a tatami dining room where you sit on the floor.  It was toasty inside, especially where I sat which was underneath one of the ductless a/c units that did not cool off the room properly.  And, instead of Japanese music playing overhead, we were treated to unbecoming pop music.   MENU: Shochu, sake, beer, wine, Japanese apps, full course dinners, hot pots, sushi, noodles, chazuke, seafood, meats, pork, desserts.   FOOD: House Made Tofu This specialty of theirs was included with most of the dishes.  The super soft block of tofu was precision-cut to resemble udon-like noodles when pulled apart, drizzled with a subtle tempura sauce and garnished with grated daikon.  Consuming with chopsticks proved a challenge as it kept breaking apart.   Sake Steamed Clams - $16.00 The clams were small as was the portion for the price. I liked the broth as you could taste the natural clam juices and just a hint of sake.   Nabeyaki Udon - $18.00 I was actually craving a rice dish but nothing sounded enticing and no one wanted to share a hot pot with me, so I took a chance on this. Boy, what a big mistake it was. The broth, while searing hot, was horribly bland. Toppings were plentiful, including shrimp tempura, a dropped-in egg, enoki mushrooms, won bok, green onions and a huge piece of aburrage. Noodles were plentiful and chewy. Adding in a swish of shoyu helped a bit but not by much as there was nothing to enhance to begin with. Pass! Everyone else on the table ordered full course dinners which included miso soup, a combo of small apps, rice, and chawanmushi (egg custard dessert). Several varieties of fish were not available, forcing some to re-order twice. SERVICE: My mom's friends have been here quite often so they know the elderly server well. She's a sweetheart, rough around the edges, and knows her stuff. Her old school ways don't include follow up throughout the meal which also resulted in a low alcohol bill as we just had one drink each. Chilled hand towels were given before meal service. Food delivery was quick but the order in which they came out was backwards. Everyone's entree came out first with the rice arriving at midpoint through the meal forcing an ETA question, and miso soup at the end. Our table was cluttered with dirty dishes along with the soiled hand towels till the very end. No clean up at all throughout. There was a younger guy helping her who could've helped her bus but I guess that's not their protocol.   OVERALL: Despite the lengthy menu, choices for me were slight. The lethargic vibe and service yearns for a dose of spry. read more

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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

Aloha, touted as one of the best Japanese restaurants in Waikiki, for it's authentic Omakase style, Japanese speaking staff & large portions. Great bang for your buck for sure. You start with a rice pot of Yasutake mushrooms steaming away on the next table where the sides get crispy, so yummy. Each dish comes out hot & perfect. You really need to try this place, you won't be disappointed. It's not fancy, it's down good authentic Japanese fare. Enjoy! Oh & dessert too! read more

I've never had such good food and such subpar service in a restaurant before, I'm not sure what to say about last night. Sorry Yelp, I forgot to get the name of the server... We ordered two mastutake courses with water and tea. My wife wanted the sukiyaki, but when she tried to order it, we were informed they were "out". We overhear another party that arrived after us order the sukiyaki with the same server. The server dropped the matsutake rice onto the table. Didn't mention anything, only sheepishly said "sorry" when my wife gave him a look. No explanation that the rice is uncooked and needs time to cook at the table. My wife only knows because she's served this item before at other restaurants. The appetizer and sashimi came. At this point, we still had no chopsticks or napkin. We reminded the server. The other party gets their sukiyaki. I didn't think too much of it. "Maybe it was a mistake." The tempura came. We still have no chopsticks or napkin. We remind the server again. Visibly flustered, they exclaimed "okay!" and went to get our utensils. The matsutake soup came. At this point, the tea we ordered is nowhere to be seen, we assume it's now forgotten. But the server speeds through the intro for the dish and leaves the table before they finish explaining it (they just started walking to another table in the last sentence of the explanation) and we have no chance to ask about our missing tea. But the soup is cute- it comes in a pot that you can pour from into a cup. Sometime later, this interaction: Server: "oh, you already have tea!" (They brought it twice this time.) Me: "That's alright, some water would be great though." (I was empty) Server: sighs, refills my water Me: "Thank you!" Server: leaves without saying anything The matsutake rice finishes cooking. Everything was delicious today. The hotate sashimi is sweet. The tempura is slightly overbattered but the the yam and pumpkin are incredibly satisfying. The matsutake flavor has invaded every rice grain. As I work my way down to the last 1/3 of my matsutake rice, the server comes back. "Are you ready for dessert?" What's the hurry? This is one of the strangest dining experiences I've had this year. We'd probably come back- the food was fantastic. But I would ask for a different server. Verdict: #wtfservice read more

The food is good here. I had the double stacked chirashi, which was tasty and fresh. The only downside was that (at least at the time I went in late March/ early April 2021) they were having a really big problem with mosquitoes inside. They were apparently aware since they had several uv fluorescent bug zappers going. I really wish I had brought some repellant. Got a few bites on my legs. read more

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Everything was superb. At first I didn't think much of it since it's in a hotel. They took us to a back room that was full with guests. Everything seemed very authentic. I don't think this is much of a sushi place vs a kaiseki style meal with many courses. The sashimi in our full course was great. We loved the homemade tofu that comes with the meals. The butterfish was fantastic, mushroom soup was tasty, the seafood egg custard was good. Ice cream was tasty too! Everything was delicious and very homey. We left so satisfied with warm soups, mushroom rice, and sukiyaki in our bellies. read more

I think I've found my favorite restaurant ever! I was absolutely blown away by the food here! It reminded of the specially prepared and super delicious food found only in Kyoto. We got two combo meals and they come with tofu, the custard thing that I've only been able to find in Japan, miso and a dessert. Alongside other items but the menu states what each combo comes with. We got sushi set combo and the dinner set with miso glazed butterfish. Sooooo sooo bomb! The tofu appetizer was superrrrr light and refreshing and the dashi broth was freaking perfectttt The fish and all of the rest of the meal was spectacular. The portions were great and the quality was amazing. My favorite was the uni! It was so creamy and flavorful. The restaurant itself doesn't have AC? Which i thought was strange and it is small so it got a litttttle stuffy. There is only one server so you just have to flag her down when u need something but no problem since the space inside is so small haha. Loveddddd it. I will come back all the time when I'm in Hawaii ! read more

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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

This is a super popular little restaurant. We had to make a reservation a week prior. The food is fresh and delicious. We had a sashimi set and a sukiyaki set. Both came with a tofu appetizer, a miso soup, a main course and a dessert. The sukiyaki set is the more exciting set of the two. They cook it right in front of you. The beef was tender and flavorful, I would eat it right after the beef slices changes color from red to brown. I would cook the cabbage a little longer, to soak up all the sauce. read more

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Amazing spot. Very traditional Japanese menu. Very reasonable pricing for course meals. I had one with butterfish for my main entree... it came with multiple other dishes including tofu, soup, sashimi, tempura. I finished every single bite! I additionally ordered the broiled miso eggplant appetizer and the flavor on that was really good, and it's a perfect app for sharing. My boyfriend had shabu shabu set menu and it was excellent as well. We paid $172 for 2 beers, 2 set menus, and 2 appetizers (I don't remember which appetizer he ordered separately... might have been chicken karaage... I do remember he liked whatever it was). 100% will be back to try more of their menu items, next time I'd like to sit at the sushi bar and try the omakase menu, I think it's around $120. read more

A low-key traditional Japanese restaurant on Waikiki beach. We were very impressed with the tastiness of the Sukiyaki, as well as all the small dishes that come with the course. Course B fish was a little too sweet for us. The proportion was really good amount for a Japanese restaurant. read more

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If I could give this place 6 stars I would it's AMAZING! Hands down best Japanese style meal and bang for your buck! Food - 5/5 I got the sashimi full course meal it was $38 and came with SO MUCH FOOD. Set comes with miso soup, steamed egg, house made tofu appetizer, an appetizer sampler, huge slices of fresh and quality fish and ice cream. Everything was so delicious and masterfully made. Ambiance - 5/5 small, quiet and intimate restaurant tucked inside a hotel by the beach. Felt like an authentic Japanese meal. Service -5/5 we originally wanted to order takeout and called them to place and order. But the kind lady who answered the phone convinced us to come dine in for a better experience (SO glad we did). This place isn't super famous or well known in Hawaii to tourists but come give it a try you will not be disappointed. read more

Yoshitsune Restaurant - The sashimi for my meal course - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

First of all, the people at Yoshitsune were more than accommodating with our last minute dinner reservation, which we really appreciate. We'd had some frustrations trying to find a place to eat and, admittedly, walked in a little on the grumpy side. Everything was perfect as soon as we walked in. The people were warm and welcoming and sat us at a comfortable and socially distanced table. The menu had a lot of options and we knew we'd found a great place very quickly. We ordered a bottle of unfiltered sake, fresh oysters, the tonkatsu set and ikura chazuke. Everything was amazing! The oysters were much larger than I expected, clearly very fresh, well prepared, and served with a really tasty vinaigrette. The appetizers that came with both sets were incredible. The first dish to come out was cold tofu expertly sliced into noodle like strips and served in a broth with garnish. It was excellent and I've never had anything like it in the US or Japan. Very unique. The next set of appetizers were also quite tasty and perfectly plated. The tonkatsu was well prepared, perfectly crispy and came with all the sides one would expect. It was very well prepared. Same with the chazuke. Nicely done. The next unexpected surprise was the chawanmushi (egg custard). Unbelievable! I think there was a little piece of super delicious crab leg (not sure, but something along those lines) that just put it over the top. Perfectly done. Dessert was included and I'd normally skip it, but the green tea ice cream was much more better than most. The perfect end to an excellent meal. Considering the location, attention to detail, kind service, experience, quality of food, and deliciousness of everything, we felt like this meal was very reasonably priced. Highly recommended. I'd say one of the best Japanese meals I've had in the US and rivals many I've had in Japan. Highly recommended! If they were open for breakfast, I'd be back in the morning. read more

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Quite low profile restaurant in the hotel. Food is authentic and you can see many Japanese customers enjoying their food. Sliced tofu is great. read more

I've tried several Japanese breakfast places in Tokyo and Kyoto, and this is by far the best Japanese breakfast I've had! I had the butterfish misoyaki and it was so flavorful, I'm drooling just thinking about it. I ordered the standard breakfast, while my bf ordered the Imperial breakfast (saury) that includes the silky tofu. I'm not very good with chopsticks so I had a hard time picking up the tofu, but it was delicious. The breakfast ended with a refreshing treat (half a papaya and a lemon wedge). The service was good and the staff were friendly. I'm bummed out we didn't have dinner here, but if I go back to Waikiki, I definitely want to try the sushi/dinner here. read more

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Food was pretty good, can't complain. It was fresh sushi, and brought to our table relatively quickly. Wasn't the best sushi i've ever had, but it was above average to say the least. Good place to try if you're looking for a very traditional Japanese restaurant. Giving this a 4 star because the atmosphere was pretty subpar, and a bit underwhelming considering it is located in Oahu. Menu is a bit hard to understand because it's both written in Japanese with english underneath. Overall, the food is good, service was okay, and prices were pretty fair. read more

Yoshitsune Restaurant - example of menu - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I found this restaurant on several MUST TRY in Hawaii lists, so I was very excited to eat here. Things were promising as we walked in, staff was courteous but the restaurant was fairly empty. The menu had very authentic dishes. On the must try list they recommended the two tiered Chirashi bowl, however once we saw the sushi omakase we decided to give it a try. Omakase is traditionally the chefs choice sushi; it involves their unique interpretations, either through techniques, ingredients, or presentation. Because these are items that should be curated and developed by the chef, they are usually brought out 1-3 items at a time with fanfare and no small degree of pride. The sushi we were served was textbook. Nothing that stood out, with 16 pieces of nigiri brought out in 2 waves of 8 pieces apiece; in short, the same as a typical mall food court sushi spot. To be fair to the restaurant, I have perhaps been spoiled. However, as I've eaten sushi in Los Angeles and Japan, at a fraction of the cost, but with so much wow and pizazz I cant help but assume that this place is simply coasting on a previous reputation of excellence (the only way I can imagine them justifying a 2 person dinner cost $275 with tip). Smaller offenses started after dessert when they brought out the deep fried sweet shrimp heads that they forgot to bring out. Again, as omakase they should know the courses and not have missed this. We were somewhat disheartened at this point and didn't bother to eat them. Finally, my boyfriend went to the bathroom and advised me the restroom was out of soap, bringing the overall cleanliness of the restaurant into question. Decent sushi at best, doesn't live up to the hype of the yelp reviews, and definitely not worth the price. read more

Tiny secret tucked away in a sleepy hotel lobby offering authentic Japanese cuisine from sushi to udon noodles at an affordable price! A must stop during any visit to Waikiki read more

Went there on a weekday and arrived at the time they opened. Plenty of seats available even for walk-in. We ordered 3 sets for 2 people because the sukiyaki set is a bit small. Everything tastes fresh. The service need to be improved tho. Our server was a guy and he was a bit rude read more

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Quaint little restaurant with an entrance off the lobby of the Park Shore Waikiki Hotel. It doesn't look like much from the outside but we were led through the prep area towards the back. It opened out to an air conditioned dining area with a comfortable Japanese home style atmosphere. We ordered the pork cutlet and chicken cutlet full course dinners, which came with house-made tofu (cold not fried), kobachi, chawanmushi ( steamed egg custard), rice, miso soup, pickles and dessert (we chose the green tea ice cream). They also had a sake and beer list. We opted for Asahi. For starters we had the shrimp tempura, which was an amazing mix of fluff and crunch! The staff were cordial and welcoming. Our server was great...although he did say because of our accents we might need forks instead of chopsticks (?) We did not lol! Overall, everything was delicious and authentic. Definitely recommend! read more

Authentic Japanese food. Service is great. Kids friendly. We tried different full courses. All good.would come back again

When we stay in Honolulu, we always go to there. They have many choice menu and can enjoy every one. Staff are nice and good food.

Hidden gem in Waikiki. This is my favorite Japanese restaurant on island. My friend and I both ordered the the butter fish m set menu (without the sashimi), it's $16 more dollars if you get sashimi. The service is great, it is best to make reservations- because it's always crowded. they have a wide selection of Sake, a few beer choices and also some wine. I will definitely return to this restaurant! read more

The wonderful Yamazaki Family has owned this restaurant for nearly 40 years, my parents have been visiting them for 30 years and my kids and I for 10. We can only hope they will stay open for many many more! Best Sushi and sashimi on the island. Get the full course dinner, try the butter fish, enjoy all handmade, homemade appetizers including the tofu. We start and end every trip here. Thank you so much Yamazaki family! read more

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Yoshitsune Restaurant Ratings: 4.7/5 Food: 5/5 - I was so excited that I got a reservation here with my boyfriend and friends for dinner. This was such a great place, literally a hidden gem in Waikiki, and you should definitely try it out. We all got similar things, and I went with the most popular entrée, which is the two-tiered chirashi bowl. I enjoyed every single bite of it. Please see the description of it below. - Two-Tiered Chirashi Bowl [GET]: This was presented beautifully. The fish and all the other ingredients were fresh and tasted high-quality. I love the fatty tuna, yellowtail, and the abalone. Every bite was delish and delightful. Sushi rice was cooked perfectly and served warm with a nice chew to it. The sweet mushrooms, seaweed, eggs, etc. was great add-ons to the rice. My favorite was the fish eggs on top. The chirashi bowl was plentiful, and super fun to eat. You can to choose what to eat next and eat at your own pace. The best chirashi bowl I have had. The sides are amazing as well. The house-made tofu was soft and served cold, paired nicely with the ground ginger on top. Interesting texture and fun to eat, because it is shaped in noodles, so challenge yourself to pick it up without breaking the tofu, LOL. Miso soup was on point and flavorful, and the red bean ice cream was delicious! Ambiance: 4.5/5 - This is located inside Park Shore hotel, and it looks like a small tucked away restaurant on the corner, but interior is huge. Walking through the noren doorway curtain, you will see that there's a ton of space and long tables, probably able to host multiple large parties at the same time. Yoshitsune got a feel of an old Japanese style dining room, very chill and peaceful atmosphere. This is the perfect spot for date nights or somewhere quiet for you to enjoy some good sushi with loved ones. Price: 4.75/5 - The two-tiered chirashi bowl is $44, and it comes with house-made tofu, miso soup, and a dessert. The portion is generous, food is high quality, and low key a full-course meal. We definitely walked out feeling both content and full. This was a great experience, and 100% worth the money. Service: 4.5/5 - The staffs are great and genuine; they made me feel like I am at home. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by multiple staffs working at the sushi counter and told us there's valet parking at the hotel. Our server was friendly and nice. She constantly come back to check-in with us and got us water. She also guided me to the bathroom, since it is located upstairs. I would say thoughtful service, and we all felt like we are well-taken care of, despite it being a busy restaurant. BLUF: I LOVE this place. One of the most authentic Japanese restaurant I've been to in Oahu so far. I recommend the Two-Tiered Chirashi Bowl, probably the best entrée if you want to try a variety of sushi, but also get to enjoy the unique toppings at a very good price. As I am writing the review, I am thinking about making a reservation to go again before I leave Hawaii. read more

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I don't like to give bad reviews, but when the service is horrible I feel like I have a responsibility to share the experience so nobody else experience the same! This was horrible experience, the server ignore us, bring food no chopstick no drinks, no napkins, next time just say you are busy... ! we still waiting on the napkins! We order the toro it was not that fresh... read more

Tucked into the Park Shore resort like the cave of wonders, Yoshitsune appears small and humble but opens up into three large seating areas surrounding a sushi bar. Get your reservations too, we stepped in on a Tuesday night and the server had to think for a while before taking us to a table all the way in the back. The interior (in the back) is underwhelming, with bare white walls and the biggest fly I've ever seen sitting behind us, but fortunately I don't go to restaurants for the decor. While ala carte options probably work for groups, the full course dinners look like the way to go for small parties. Everything you need for under $30 (except sashimi, 36). The glowing reviews brought me to pony up for the matsutake kamameshi course, which runs over $50 now but really offers a unique experience. Just know that you need to wait about 30 min for the kamameshi to cook at your table. The soft tofu appetizer came in strings, which was an interesting take that allows you to get more sauce with every bite. Super soft and delicious. A 4-appetizer dish included miso tofu, garlic shrimp, miso cucumber, and shiitake/konbu jelly. The shrimp was the standout, amazingly fresh in flavor. A small sashimi platter came, with the freshest ika I've ever eaten, and a variety of other fish slices. The clam and scallop were good, but the fish slices were a bit disappointing. Very fresh in flavor but incredibly stringy and unpleasant to bite through. You can see the cartilage strings on the maguro in the picture. I opted for the salmon main dish, which was perfectly sized, well seasoned, and bursting with creamy fatty flavor. Would recommend. Matsutake was served in a clear broth, with a peel of yuzu. This broth carried the flavor of the mushrooms so wonderfully, and it was just nonstop delight drinking cup after cup of this. The matsutake kamameshi was a wonderful rice mix, with crusts formed by the hot pot. I couldn't even finish this with all the food already on the table. It was an amazing course with unique flavors that I had never had before, and while it was a little pricey, I think it's worth it for the experience. Girlfriend got the Tempura full course, which comes with the tofu, appetizer plate, chawanmushi (which she loved), miso soup, and a scoop of ice cream. The Matsutake course came with a bigger cream anmitsu dessert, which was delicious but hard to finish after all the food! The ice cream was surprisingly amazing: super creamy and rich, and luxurious enough to match the meal. Service was pretty good, it was just one older woman who ran around the whole place. This meant my water glass went empty for a bit, but she eventually got to it, and she was very helpful for the rest of the meal. Her explanations and patience go a long way. If you want a nicer authentic japanese dining experience, expect to pay a little more and get a little more. We will definitely be back. read more

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Still in the middle of the meal but can't wait to drop a 5 star for this place. Amazing food. Very authentic! Everything is almost perfect. Sukiyaki and the chirashi bowl are just fantastic! It's also not expensive! Reasonable price for A Lot of food. One course is definitely enough for most one person. The nigiri might not be of the highest quality but given the price it's already more than worthy. Love the place! read more

We ordered $36 butter fish course meal. And it was delicious. Futomaki we ordered at the end was also worth its price. They filled it with so much ingredients. I strongly recommend this restaurant. read more

Came here for dinner without reservation. We ordered a Sukiyaki set and a $90 set dinner (don't remember the name). I really loved the sukiyaki with prime beef with a reasonable price (around $40?) . It was very tasty and the set included a lot of foods. The $90 one was also delicious, but it was not as good as I expected because of the price. And I've had tried better versions of exactly the same food items at other restaurants with lower prices. Finally, I really liked their ice-creams, which was a surprise. The flavors sounded nothing special (red bean, vanilla, matcha) so I thought they would just be some normal tasting ones. We had red bean and matcha, and they tasted great! They were not overly sweet and the red bean was different than other red bean flavors I've tried before. The service was really great and I enjoyed dining here! read more

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Yoshitsune is probably hands down one of the best Japanese restaurants Waikiki has to offer. The service, the food, and the presentation is absolutely splendid. The prices may appear somewhat high to some, but it is absolutely worth it in every aspect. I ordered the Chicken Cutlet Full Course Dinner and was absolutely pleased with the variety and all the different flavors. The meal is served with house-made tofu, appetizers, kobachi (sautéed kale), chawanmushi (egg custard), rice, miso soup, pickles, and a dessert. If you take a look at my pictures, you can observe the amount of care and effort that goes into each item. The chefs are definitely skilled and put in the time to perfect the presentation of the meal. If you're looking for an authentic Japanese meal, Yoshitsune will provide you an experience that you'll remember for years to come. read more

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Quality of sashimi was exquisite!!! For a Japanese restaurant in a hotel on the outskirts of Waikiki, there was an abundance of locals as well as out of towners. Staff is friendly and efficient!!! read more

The Tsuru kaiseki course was absolutely terrific. The sashimi included toro or blue fin tuna, scallops, abalone, uni or sea urchin, ama ebi or sweet shrimp and geoduck. The hamachi or yellowtail melted in my mouth. The butterfish was marinated perfectly. The chawan mushi was a nice touch. We liked the food so much we brought our entire women's walking group the following week for dinner. read more

Christmas Dinner #2 Full Course Set A I think that $40 for the full course meal is a good deal. Shio grilled salmon Was kinda cold. Not like it was pulled out straight from the broiler. However the flavor was spot on. There was enough salt and it wasn't too dry. (Pioneer Saloon needs to come by and try what a Shio salmon should taste like). Homemade Tofu This dish is always nice and refreshing. Tempura Not oily at all. Very light batter. Sashimi assortment Fresh fish and good cuts. Overall 3 stars If you are looking for something good in the area of Waikiki come here. But not someplace that you need to come to Oahu to try. There are much better places on the island. read more

This is a review long overdue. My family and I went to this restaurant around January after new year. Originally, we were going somewhere else but the other place had a 2 hour wait so we looked for other options since we were quite hungry, and I am glad I found this place. Tbh, the pricing on this place is on the other end. BUT, if you get the combination set, it includes appetizer, main course, and a dessert, which comes to around $30. Everything was very well executed, the fish was fresh. The only thing that they can work on is the service. It took us 15 min to wave down a server since they since to give priority to Japanese speaking customers. Overall, I would still go back and give this place another try. However, it's probably best to make reservation prior read more

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A hidden gem in a hotel. It was really authentic and the Wagyu was real Wagyu. Recommended! read more

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Really nice and relaxing place for authentic Japanese food. Be sure to try the hamachi Kama and sashimi course. read more

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