For Mother's Day, my hubby treated our family of 5 to a delicious traditional Japanese meal at Yoshitsune Restaurant in the Park Shore Waikiki Hotel! It is such a hidden gem for authentic Japanese cuisine. We ordered the tasty misoyaki butterfish, beef sukiyaki, and tempura meals! All meals included side dishes...miso soup, homemade tofu, steamed egg, pickled cabbage, and matcha ice cream for dessert. The quality of their meals were excellent! With their friendly service, delectable dishes, and convenient location, this is truly a local favorite! read more

Best eel I've had in the US! Last time I had eel this good, I was in Japan. This place is super authentic and delicious. Oishi! read more

Yoshitsune Restaurant - Broiled Eel - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Old school Japanese restaurant at the quiet end of Waikiki, by Diamond Head. I usually have their Japanese breakfast at least once, and we come here when we're looking for a clean dinner that's not full of grease and sauce. This time, the breakfast was oddly served in disjointed order, with the fish coming very last, long after the rice and everything else. If you go, maybe ask them to serve everything at once because otherwise it really makes no sense. They first served us some appetizers and the spinach. Then after that, they gave us our rice and miso soup. Yup. Just that. About 8 minutes later, the fish came. Weird, and kinda ruined the experience. But the house-made tofu is still very nice. We also went there last night for a simple dinner. I had the nabeyaki udon, and it was sadly one of the worst I ever had, which is surprising as their food is usually pretty solid. Their simple cabbage oshinko (pickles) was pretty tasty and you get a good amount for your $10. The hubby had their green salad, which was HUGE - basically, add some protein and it's an entree size. The carrot dressing was excellent. He also had their chicken karaage and he said it was decent. We both had their chawanmushi and it was a very light but nice dish. Overall, a good option if you're looking for some fresh vegetables and light, clean protein while in Waikiki. read more

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Real Talk. $34 for a tuna fillet full course dinner that included tuna fillet teriyaki steak, miso soup, small side dishes , salad, homemade tofu noodle, Chawanmushi (Japanese egg custard - savory tasting) , a bowl of rice and a scoop of ice cream... and it's soooo delicious! Where can you find quality and quantity of food for an affordable price. I was worry that the tuna would be a small amount and I would be hungry -- I was happily wrong. Tuna fillet was the size of a men's wallet. The sauce was chef kiss (really yummy) because my best friend doesn't like tuna and she thought this tuna was delicious. The servers were friendly and knowledgeable (and good looking to me ). You get greeted hello and goodbye by all staff. The place has the vibe of authentic Japanese restaurant in Japan. All wood furnitures. The place is located in Park Shore Waikiki Hotel (pretty lobby - great for pics). Hands down it was my fav restaurant during my whole trip. I hope to be back here when I come back to Honolulu. read more

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5/5 value + quality + taste. I'm always skeptical of hotel-centered restaurants. I was even more skeptical when I saw the prices, but omg SO GOOD. No frills, japanese spot with a large menu of tasty items - recommend. Set. *SERVICE* Servers are authentically Japanese and so friendly, my two year old left with a few new shiny hot wheels and was so thrilled as we all rolled out full and happy. At times a bit slow, but overall very pleased. *FOOD* Meal sets appear expensive but come with so many courses, my family enjoyed the double tiered chirashi bowl and I loved the $34 tuna entree, came with: - appetizer plate - homemade tofu: omg this was so good I think I could eat it everyday all day??? - rice: I normally hate rice but this was perfectly textured rice - salad: ACTUALLY good ginger carrot dressing - miso soup: salty miso - chawan mushi: UUMMM DROOOL, custardy egg with savory dashi I'm not here long, but tempted to make another stop before leaving. One of my fav spots in Honolulu by far! read more

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Found by my wife and I the last time we came to Hawaii, I went again a few days ago with friends on a 5 day trip for a friend's wedding. It's burrowed in the back of a hotel lobby, but the interior is a lot larger than you'd expect. Previously, we'd come here several times due to the exceptional quality of the fish and presentation. I'm glad to see that it hasn't changed. The stacked chirashi and agadashi tofu are two of my favorites here. They provide their homemade tofu as an appetizer, and their agadashi is probably the best i've had of any restaurant. The real star of my meal though is the stacked chirashi. From the relatively large serving size to the presentation with pink salt, there really isn't anything to complain about if you like variety. For about $60, it's also quite reasonable for the quality and quantity. No issues with service; we had very attentive waitresses. I plan to come down again the next time I'm in town. read more

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

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I came here with 3 friends for our Hawaii trip and boy did it not disappoint! We all went for the omakase nigiri sushi which was $118 per person which is pretty cheap compared to prices in LA! The starters were all excellent.. I honestly thought the best thing here was the house made tofu noodles and the chawanmushi(steamed egg). The god dam tofu noodles was something I have not experience before.. pretty crazy right? I mean it's just tofu cut into noodle form but dam was the texture amazing. The tofu noodles were firm enough to pick up without breaking but also melted in your mouth like cold butter?! Does that sh*t make any sense to you?!? Texture is literally everything in that dish, the grated daikon, shredded green onion and the soy ponzu sauce complimented it so well. The soy sauce even tasted Smokey and homemade! Like as if you were to combine sukiyaki and soy sauce together then put it through a smoker. The steamed egg was definitely another one for the books! The texture and umami was so different compared to other steamed eggs I've had. It honestly tasted like if you were to mix egg and hand silken tofu together. Adding soy sauce is optional for the steamed egg if you want another depth of flavor. Honestly can't go wrong with all the nigiri. They all taste as fresh as it can get or maybe I'm getting a placebo effect since I'm near the ocean haha. The sweet shrimp, fresh water eel and toro were definitely memorable and for that price?!? You really can't go wrong with it. Since the food was so good I guess I'll let the service slide even though there were times he didn't know which fish was what. He told us the chef/owner is straight Japanese and doesn't speak a lick of English. Honestly I didn't care at that point because that's how you know it's authentic as it can get. Is it the best omakase I've had? Nah but for the amount of food we got and the quality It's definitely top 10 on my list. read more

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I worked in Waikiki for years and I haven't been to this restaurant. I heard about it but didn't have a chance to go since it's in hotel near the zoo. My friend mentioned that she came here several times and it was her favorite Japanese restaurant so I was happy to try here to celebrate our birthdays. I wasn't exactly sure where to valet my car, but my friend was there waiting after walking there from home and guided me from outside. It was a Sunday lunch at 11 am and the Zoo's parking was packed and decided to do the $8 valet that you pay later at the front desk with their validation stamp and gratuity to the bell hop/valet person. Yeah no free valet parking from the restaurant or at a discounted rate. You can tell it's an older hotel since the driveway was narrow. There a one way turn in driveway near Tucker & Bevy. Restaurant was located in the Park Shore Waikiki Hotel on Kapahulu Avenue near Kalakaua Ave. I think they are busier for breakfast and packed for dinner. I'm glad had a lot room for lunch! There were three sections of the restaurant. A room to the left and bigger section in the back by the bathroom to the right. As you enter there was a front reservation/check in area and the bar on the left with a few tables. We were able to sit to the section to the left by the kitchen. There was one bathroom stall restroom each for men and women in the restaurant. They have keys to use the hotel restrooms too if busy. There was a lunch menu with some dinner entrees although the waitress said it was their lunch prices. I tried Mugifuji Premium Pork Filet Cutlet and my friend ordered her favorite fried fresh oysters. The food was excellent and delicious. The tender Mugifuji Premium Pork Filet Cutlet came with fluffy Japanese rice, the miso soup was good too. You can tell it's better than some Japanese restaurants. The tofu was so pretty and it's like tofu noodles. I haven't seen anything serve like this before. It came with a dessert of green tea ice cream! It was an authentic classy but simple Japanese restaurant. It's been here for over 30 years! Now I know where to park or if I can find parking on the street but it may be a walking distance of a block or two away. I would come back and try something else and maybe I'll take my mom. Food and service was excellent. It's a hidden gem dined here by locals and visitors. read more

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Such an amazing experience we went twice - once for dinner the other lunch! Tofu noodle dish was a trip a the cold udon was a refreshing way to beat the heat. It felt like we were actually in Japan when dining inside & the staff was extremely friendly! read more

A hidden gem inside Park Shore hotel! This place really took us back to Japan. The food was really authentic and delicious, the best in Waikiki so far. We tried a couple of sushi bars along the Waikiki strip but was most impressed with this one. Friendly staff and server was very helpful and honest. read more

Yoshitsune Restaurant - Sashimi full course meal and two tiered chirashi with uni. - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Our friend introduced us to this restaurant. We got the beef course and the butterfish course. There was a lot of food, everything was delicious, and the service was also great. Everything tasted so fresh and was well seasoned. Highly recommend for great Japanese food! A nice, quiet, establishment. Will definitely return read more

We enjoyed a really wonderful dinner here last night. Came here to celebrate our daughter's graduation. The chef sent out a complimentary dish of asari clams. Especially nice gesture I believe. The rest of the meal was exceptional. We are eating the leftovers this morning as I write this. My husband just said he feels like he is in Japan He is a Tokyo native so you know the flavors are authentic. Thank you to the staff ( wonderful server too!) for making our dinner special. We will be back next time we visit from the Big Island! read more

Yoshitsune Restaurant - Delicious sashimi - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I recently dined at Yoshitsune and opted for Course B, which included butterfish, tofu, chawanmushi, miso soup, a variety of mini sides, and dessert. Let me just say, everything was absolutely delicious! The meal was perfectly paced, and by the time the butterfish arrived, I was almost too full to eat it--but I'm so glad I did! The butterfish was the highlight of the meal: moist, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The tofu was also a favorite, silky smooth and tasty. It was almost like eating noodles! Every dish was thoughtfully prepared and full of flavor. I left feeling satisfied and impressed with the quality of the food. It's on the pricier side because this set was $60, but for the quality, dining experience and service it was worth it! read more

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Delicious authentic upscale Japanese teishoku. Impeccable service. Dined here with three others. Only one who had been here before and highly recommended restaurant. The evening was filled with multiple dishes in the course meals. Two of us decided to get the combination course meals which, besides many side dishes, came with your choice of salmon ($50) or misoyaki butterfish ($60) AND assorted tempura and sashimi. The combinations costed out about $20 more than the single course meals. Would definitely get again. Or perhaps the chirashi next time, which also looked excellent. Add on excellent conversation and company and enjoy a most memorable evening! Restaurant is located in the Park Shore Hotel on Kapahulu Avenue just before it intersects with Kalakaua. Parking is valet for $8 plus tip. Or, metered parking just on the street or in the zoo parking lot just across the street. Pay by credit card and input mobile number and you can add additional time remotely if needed. Looking forward to returning, hopefully soon. And will remember to take pictures then! read more

I ordered beef sukiyaki, sashimi and oyakijue. Beef sukiyaki 8/10, if you like sweetish sukiyaki sauce this is the place to go! Stuff cook in front of you! Oyakijun is very delicious and my son loved it. Worth mentioning this place is super kids friendly :) the stuff was so friendly and even gave my son a toy car as gift!! Will def come back again read more

The best and most affordable omakase that I ever had. Price was at $118 for a 16 round course with appetizer and dessert. The fish melts in your mouth and each courses have an unique taste. The customer service was amazing, the waiter made sure to inform us that the chef is making ours and it will be coming in X minutes. They kept us inform with each round and made sure we knew what fish is each round. My favorite rounds were the sweet shrimp, uni, and eel. The atmosphere was pleasant and it wasn't busy when we went. I would totally recommend you to try this omakase if you are in Waikiki. read more

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Whoa . I'm a Japanese food connoisseur. LA native who's tried many spots, grew up in a historically Japanese part of LA and know my food. This spot is as good or maybe slightly better than the best Japanese restaurants in Los Angeles(fyi Sushi Gen). The service, the food, the family welcoming vibe, the dedication to traditional home style humble Japanese cuisine. Not fancy and insanely reasonable. During a weeklong visit to Honolulu I've been here 3 times and tried their Butterfish and Omakase Sushi dinners. Housemade tofu ugh. Yes go here if you want a humble beautiful Japanese food experience. This is not a touristy spot thank goodness. read more

Sukiyaki is the best taste the same as i ate in Kyoto Japan Spicy tuna hand roll highly recommend All staff Japanese service was good read more

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Came here for a special occasion its a higher end Japanese restaurant. It has the feel of an authentic Japanese restaurant and meals are served in courses so the meal takes longer than just brining you a bento box all at once, unless you order just a bowl or noodles or something simple. The menu was quite confusing as the Full course dinner was almost identical to the Imperial full course dinner with the addition of the eggplant. Didn't seem like it was worth it with such a steep jump in price ($40-$60) When I asked about it, she said the sashimi was different too. I was torn between the unagi kamameshi and the full course dinner with butterfish misoyaki. I decided on the misoyaki butterfish combination full course dinner. First came the iconic house made tofu noodles in ponzu sauce, really good. Then came a trey of 4 appetizers, tofu with torched miso, shrimp, gobo (maybe?), and natto between cucumber slices. They were ok, noting too special. Sashimi course came with a slice of ika (squid), hotatte (scallop), and 3 small slices of maguro (tuna) and sake (salmon). The plate was decorated very well and looked good but the sashimi was very sub par, I'd say probably previously frozen, Saku block tuna, it had a very strong iron taste to it and the texture was definitely previously frozen. The tempura course came next and it was excellent, very crispy and light. The dipping sauce was flavorful, but now that I think of it doesn't I usually come with grated daikon? Not a big deal I didn't miss it and it was tasty. My misoyaki butterfish came with konbu which was delicious and beni shoga (red pickled ginger) The butterfish was a large portion, well cooked and tender. I enjoyed it very much. The Chawanmushi (egg custard) was perfectly cooked. Very soft and jiggly. For dessert there was a small scoop of Daves green tea ice cream. For almost $60 I did wish the sashimi was better but the fact that everything came in courses and took more time. I understand there was a lot of dishes and service involved. I'd like to try the Unagi Kamameshi next time. If you look at the menu, the ala cart items are very expensive, especially the sushi. So I suggest you get some sort of combination that includes what you want. Come here if you want to be waited on and have multiple courses in a more traditional setting. It looks like the kamameshi, nabe, sukiyaki, and shabu shabu, courses have more elaborate presentations so I might suggest one of those dishes. Yoshitsune is located in the Park Shore Waikiki hotel, although the address is on Kalakaua ave, the entrance is on Kapahulu ave. Its best to park at the zoo closer to the beach is better, pay for 2 hours of parking should be more than enough. Its basically the closest hotel to the beach on Kapahulu. The restaurant looks small but there are multiple rooms and is actually pretty large so I'd meet my whole party outside before going in. Bathrooms are located on the second floor of the hotel and you need to get the RFID card from the restaurant to use it unless you're a hotel guest then your key card works. read more

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My brother recommended this restaurant to me and my boyfriend after he visited here with his girlfriend. We're so thankful for his recommendation. Unlike a lot of the tourist-packed spots near Waikiki Beach, this is a tiny, hole-in-the-wall authentic Japanese restaurant tucked away inside a hotel lobby. After a romantic sunset stroll across Waikiki Beach, my boyfriend and I walked all the way here for dinner. Tamiko the waitress was like sweet granny as she served us dish after dish for our omakase dinner. We ordered the Omakase Nigiri Sushi option from the menu, which served 16 pieces of the chef's choice of nigiri sushi. They were all AMAZING. Everything tasted so fresh! At the beginning, we had a soft tofu dish, and a bowl of miso soup. Among our favorite tastings, the shrimp was so fresh, tender, and soft, and we craved for more of the caviar after we devoured it all and did not leave a bit behind. I adored the unagi, tuna, salmon, and mackeral as well. All the sashimi was very fresh, delicious, and beautifully presented. We finished off the dinner with strawberry ice cream. What a wonderful and romantic sushi dinner in Oahu. Definitely recommend! read more

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So we decided to check this place out for my late birthday since it was close to home. I had heard a lot of good things about its authenticity as well, so excited to see. We both got the misoyaki butterfish course dinner. We were confused because online and upon calling, we were told this was $38 but it became $60 when we stopped in. The restaurant is tucked away in the hotel and you will need to pay $8 valet parking if not getting dropped off, valet is located inside the hotel. Yoshitsune has a private and quaint atmosphere, little moldy smell but not too big a deal. We were served quickly and we enjoyed the homemade tofu, shrimp, and cucumber "sandwich" appetizers. We did not care too much for the sashimi and chawanmushi portion of the course- the chawanmushi is made with chicken stock. We liked our tempura and thought the butterfish was absolutely delicious! We also appreciated the cute birthday dessert. Staff was sweet and froend For the most part, we enjoyed the course but we would probably just get butterfish on its own next time read more

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Get on down to the Park Shore Hotel and dine at a great Japanese Restaurant. If you come by car, there is valet parking, walk through the lobby, and you'll see the restaurant. You will be greeted by the hostess and the sushi chefs. There are so many items to select from. I ordered the butterfish this time. It came with rice, miso soup, tofu, gobo, shrimp, tsukemono, chawanmushi, and then ice cream. Yum. Everything was delicious. One of the best restaurants that serve delicious food and at a good price. read more

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For our last day in Hawaii I really wanted Japanese breakfast. Yoshitsune looked great so we stopped by as soon as they opened ~8:30. We both opted for the Japanese breakfast set which comes with a fish of your choice (some may be a bit extra, but I don't remember), miso soup, rice, egg, and a few vegetable sides. There's also an optional add on or two. We opted to try to tofu since it seemed really popular. At the end you get fruit, which was papaya for us but it may differ based on time of the year. I thought the meal was fantastic and so beautifully presented. I love butterfish and this one was cooked and seasoned perfectly. The sides are also great, as is the miso soup. You get quite a bit of food (miso soup is unlimited as well) so I was able to take some fish and rice to go. I made some rice balls for the plane! I forget how much the meal cost but I thought it was very reasonable given the quantity and quality of food. Will definitely be back next time we're in Waikiki! read more

Yoshitsune Restaurant - Butterfish in front and salmon in back - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Butter fish full course is delicious. Never had fish like this places butter fish. Texture is on point. Service is excellent. Love it!

Although located in a hotel, the restaurant reminds me of Japan. From the decor to the people and to the food. Walking in, all I hear is people speaking in Japanese. The sushi chef, the waitresses and hosts, and the customers. Debated between the combo full course with miso butterfish (comes with sashimi) or the regular full course (no sashimi combo). So glad I opted for the regular because the regular already came with a lot of items. I wouldn't have had room for dessert or my small hot sake. Everything was beautifully presented... each item amazingly handcrafted (or so it tasted like it). Starting with refreshing appetizers, you get an assorted veggies. The cucumbers surprised me because it sandwiched these fermented natto-looking beans (which were absolutely delicious). Also included a little sweet shrimp with sweet glazed mayo on top. Another pickled but savory veggie and tamago. Next came the miso soup, chawanmushi, and miso butterfish. Even the chawanmushi had a little surprise underneath. A good and delicious surprise. Star of the show was definitely the miso butterfish. It was perfectly glazed and lived up to its buttery name. Probably one of the best miso-glazed fish I have had. Normally I am not a fan of butterfish, but the seasoning, preparation, and freshness of the fish make up for me not liking that type of fish. My waitress/host (Tamiko) was the sweetest and most adorable. Reminds me of my little hardworking grandma. Overall experience? One of the best I have had here in Hawai'i, and would definitely do it again! read more

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I just recently discovered this restaurant although I know of the hotel from decades ago. This restaurant is a hidden gem.. hiding in the Park Shore Hotel . I have never heard of them because they don't really advertise. They're located in the back of the lobby. As soon as you enter( everyone's so friendly as they greet you when you enter).. it seems like a very small restaurant with a few tables. But as you walk further to the back .. there is another big room with even more tables . I like the ambiance of the restaurant.. reminds me of Japan . The service we got was excellent. It didn't seem long after we ordered that the food was coming out. The temperature of the food was excellent. Portion size was great. I had the Grilled Salted Salmon which was excellent.. very moist and tasty. I ordered the full course so it included the salmon .. tempura .. sashimi ... appetizers .. Chawanmushi ..fresh hand made tofu ..miso soup and dessert . The menu was very interesting as it gave you many food choices and many course options to choose from depending on how big a eater you are . The only issue I had was the parking . They only have valet or park at the zoo. We parked at the zoo which wasn't that far but late at nite can get scary as the crazy animals come out .. (the human kind). I definitely would like to come back and try the other food selections. read more

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Great experience! Lots of food and the playing was exquisite. I had the butterfish and it was melt in your mouth

Best chirashi ever!! I visited earlier this year and will go again for dinner tonight. read more

Yoshitsune Restaurant - 2 tier chirashi - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I would say that this is one of the last authentic Japanese restaurants that you'll find in Waikiki. Conveniently located inside of the Park Shore Hotel, straight to the back on their first floor. Valet parking is available, though we walked from our workplace, so I would recommend contacting the restaurant or guest services for validation details. Definitely make reservations beforehand as this place fills up quickly! We called in during their business hours about 2 weeks prior to our reservation date and easily got a table for 6, first thing for lunch. When we arrived, we were pleasantly greeted by a staff member, who showed us to our table. The restaurant itself feels like you're in Japan, with dark lacquered paneling and shoji screen-like walls. My coworker remembers there being a private tatami room back in the days, but I'm unsure if that's still available for sit-down service. The menu is quite extensive and overwhelming at first glance. But for lunch, we opted for their lunch bento specials and got quite a deal! The main protein (chicken teriyaki or a ginger pork) came with miso soup, white rice, side dishes and dessert (a scoop of Dave's green tea ice cream). And unbeknownst to us, the server somehow knew that it was one of our co-worker's birthdays and brought a special dessert made with kanten, fruits and vanilla ice cream, what a lovely surprise and treat. Overall, we had a great time and I would be interested in coming back to try out their dinner menu! read more

Always excited to find a good place for Japanese here although we are never really hurting for that. My mom had a hankering for sushi so we decided to go. Glad that other reviewers had mentioned the sharp turn into the Park Shore hotel - you think the exit would be the entrance so it's not intuitive. The valet people are behind the glass wall although I couldn't see them when I pulled up. It's $6 for the first 2 hours and $6 for each additional hour for valet parking and there's no validation - pay at the front desk before you leave. I didn't feel like messing around with zoo parking so I used valet. The inside is well worn and wasn't full for lunch. Could do with a fresh coat of paint. There were two servers who were nice but they were busy. There is one sushi chef so it will take time to get your order. I had the sashimi teishoku and mine was made first so it came to the table first. My mom got the tiered chirashi and he made hers second. We mostly finished mine by the time we got hers. It was okay bc we shared but maybe for diners who aren't sharing it wouldn't have been so nice. The fish is super fresh and tasty. Loved the abalone. The presentation of the food is lovely. Bathrooms are in the hotel, upstairs, get the key card from the counter. Overall a good option and their menu is huge so lots of stuff to try. They also seem like they do takeout so another option for weekend takeout. read more

Yoshitsune Restaurant - The tofu appetizer w ginger and shiso - it's like noodles! - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Our server was delightfully patient in answering my questions and was very attentive. Our meal began with their house made tofu in a light broth and OMG, it was oh so light and oh so flavorful. The sashimi was incredibly fresh, tender and most delicious. This was truly one of the best sashimi meals we've ever had. We capped it off with their homemade green tea and vanilla ice cream. We left fantastically happy. read more

Yoshitsune Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Came twice here in one week as a guest. Food is great! Service varies depending on the night and how busy they are. Despite my multiple visits here inquired about the various tiers of Chirashi to be reminded of their differences. One tier for $42 had all the typical slices of sashimi. The two tiered for $10 more comes with ikura and more fish. We noted that the maguro in the one tier was better on this occasion. For $14 more you get uni. Photo shows the 3 different chirashi options. read more

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Rei gave us great service! The ambiance is typical of going to a Japanese restaurant. They were very crowded and reservations are recommended. You have to wait a while for your food but it's worth the wait! The food is good and it's the first time that I ate soft tofu that when it is separated, it becomes noodles. The sides were tasty, miso soup is served and the dinner portions are filling. I had the Tempura, which had shrimp and vegetable tempura. I will definitely dine here again! read more

cockroaches will join your table! We spent $180 on sukiyaki, and just as we were about to start eating, a live cockroach suddenly crawled right onto our table, right next to the food, and scurried across! The staff gave us a half-hearted "sorry" with zero sincerity, and "generously" waived the charge for one raw egg... The bill was still charged at full price, and they even asked us for a tip. read more

I have been wanting to come back since we visited about 4 years ago. What a gem. Unassuming. Authentic and reasonable prices especially given it's in Waikīkī. We ordered 3 combination dinner and an extra order of maguro sashimi. Plenty of food for 2 adult and 2 almost teenagers who are good eaters. We are going to come back this trip to try the breakfast and maybe lunch. Skip the fancy places with views. This is a winner. read more

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I went to this restaurant because I wanted to eat their rice pot. I stopped by Hawaii from Japan and already miss Japanese food I wanted to order Mushroom rice pot but it wasn't season so ordered scallop rice pot and it was delicious Also I loved the dessert Many Americans don't like red beans paste but because I'm Japanese, I loved it Service is good. read more

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Authentic Japanese food located in the Park Shore Hotel. Service is very attentive. I had the butterfish dinner set, which came with rice, an appetizer, chawan mushi, and their famous house-made silky tofu. The price is reasonable for everything included. The interior is clean and well-decorated. Would love to come back here. read more

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This was such a good recommendation from a friend!! It is traditional Japanese food and looks like it'd be a really expensive place but really wasn't! I recommend getting the set meals since you get a variety of small dishes along with your main dish. The menu is also sorta confusing if you aren't familiar with Traditional Japanese foods or the language thus the set meal makes it easy for you. All the side dishes were delicious and made the whole thing a great experience! The steamed egg and the handmade silken tofu was delicious (both came with the set meals). Definitely give this a try if you are visiting Waikiki! read more

Yoshitsune Restaurant - Misoyaki Butterfish - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Came for dinner with a large party of 12 and had a wonderful experience. The service was attentive and genuinely kind. From the sushi to the chawanmushi, everything felt authentically Japanese--fresh sashimi, traditionally presented dishes, and well-crafted sushi. It's a local favorite, worth the drive from town to Waikiki. Looking forward to coming back. read more

The restaurant is hidden inside of a hotel so you need to walk into the lobby and it's right inside. The front of the restaurant looks really small but they have a larger room in the back. Service is awesome, everyone is super attentive and they are quick to bring you drinks and the food. We got course A and Course B for dinner. There are a lot of small plates that include appetizers, sushi, your main course and dessert. If you are a lover of Japanese cuisine I totally recommend this place. read more

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