Zigu is one of my go to restaurants in Honolulu! Great vibe! Great sake selection and local fresh fish ...and a nice happy hour (which offers one of my favorite tempura!) Whether you choose to sit in the bar or a table...inside or outside...you are always provided a really warm and uplifting experience from their long standing group of servers, bartenders and chefs! read more

We had a wonderful dinner at Zigu, which is a modern izakaya near Marugame Udon with patio seating. Dinner included Power Natto Ahi Poke, chilled soba, watercress tofu salad, sake and beer. The sashimi was very fresh and the soba seemed handmade, which is a treat. Overall, this was one of the more authentic Japanese restaurants I've visited since living in Japan for several years and now living in Seattle. The main entrees were under $30 except for the sirloin steak but we decided to focus on a few appetizers. For two of us, we only spent $40 each. Incredibly affordable for Waikiki and compared to the Seattle area restaurants. Kudos to Garrett for his high level of service. I will go back on my next vacation, to try their nigiri sushi. November 2023 read more

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This is one of my favorite restaurants in Hawaii. I love the tuna cutlet and the kale salad that comes with it . Also huge fan of the potato salad and the sashimi. I think everything on the menu probably is amazing. read more

Zigu was a pleasant surprise visit on our trip. We were able to secure a reservation online a few hours before without a problem and had a great time here. We ordered the fresh local cucumber to start, which was super refreshing after a long day at the beach. We then had some local sushi that was spectacular. Hawaiian tuna cutlet was absolutely delicious - the balance of the egg salad with fish and a light kale salad. Local fish in Hawaii is very good so if you are a fan of seafood, go all in. We finished our meal with the tempura soba noodles - the noodles were made in house and had a great texture. Overall our experience at Zigu was fantastic. I would love to dine again to try their other dishes. read more

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Excellent food Hawaiian / local inspired izakaya. Quality ingredients Would recommend read more

I love the atmosphere of the restaurant, it's a hidden gem in Waikiki! Their food is so fresh and have lots of vegetables that you are satisfied after you eat not you don't feel heavy! We tried Ahi Katsu, Moringa noodle and pizza and all of them were excellent quality! I love that they support local farm too! Will come back again for sure! read more

Wowwww! This place has it all. Great food and amazing ambiance. A bit hidden off the main path of Waikiki, this restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine. Im always looking for great new Japanese restaurants to try and this one stood out, because they use local ingredients. Agedashi tofu is one of my favorites to try when going to a new restaurant and this is by far one of the best I've had personally. Tofu was soft and melts in your mouth, and had great flavor. Spicy tuna roll was also one of my favorites here. And don't forget to get dessert. The anmitsu was great - it's quite small so can be perfect for one person. The service was great, they were fast with the food and our waiter was very nice. We sat outside which was nice but inside looked very cute too. read more

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Always wanted to eat here and finally had opportunity to do so when my nieces decided to bring their mom ( my sister) to toast her birthday with a super humongous dinner! Zigu is notorious for their big , sparkling fireworks display for birthday guest of honor! And Zigu did not disappoint! Startled off with some big mugs of beer and sake! Our waiter was amazing back lit our beer mug! NiCE! Lucky us, there were 11 people so we can try variety of dishes! Favorites: Mochiko Chicken Salmon Steak FOOD: 5 stars AMBIANCE : 3 stars SERVICE: 5 stars BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION 5 stars with our waiter David CLEANLINESS: 4 1/2 stars Cheers, read more

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What an amazing place!! Food top of the chain, went to take my Sister to celebrate her birthday and loved every minute that we were there not only great food but exceptional service. Had to go back a week later to bring my husband to celebrate our anniversary he was pleasantly surprised by how good the food was.he is already planning our next visitDavid our waiter and Koa 5 star customer service. Thank you for a wonderful dinner. Specialty steak, potato salad, mochiko chicken, is a must try out of this world! Mahalo plenty. read more

love the vibe one of my favorite places to visit when I want good sushi, good steak and good service. They've been a staple in Waikiki for a while and I love it. read more

Zigu is located near royal hawaiian village in Waikiki, HawIi My husband found this place and suggested me to try out for dinner while we were staying in Waikiki. The inside was actually a lot bigger and very spacious than what it looked like from outside. We sat at the patio area and it seemed very casual. It was very attracting the fact that they use hawaiian local fresh ingredients and oh mo gosh the kale salad came out with tuna katsu, was amazing. I think that was the best kale ever in my life so far We ordered a glass of highball made with hawaiian whisky and beer for our drinks. For the main dishes, we ordered tuna katsu, hand pulled soba noodle, sushi, and chicken karaage. My favorite was tuna katsu with kale salad and soba noodle! The server was so nice and funny he even carries a flash light so he can be flash light ready for the people who want to take a good photo of food just like me. I would love to visit here again in the future. read more

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This was one of the best meals we had on our recent trip, and definitely the best happy hour (4-6 PM) We made a dinner reservation on OpenTable. They have a quaint little backyard enclosed patio that we ate in. Service was absolutely excellent. Our waitress was super sweet with our children and helpful. David was also very awesome and friendly. It's funny that multiple prior reviews actually mention him as well. He literally chased me across the street since I left my cell phone (THANKS DAVID!) There were discounts on wine, beer, cocktails and sake on the HH menu. I enjoyed my pinot grigio . Really great food options for HH, pretty much everything we ordered was off that menu. Watercress and Tofu Salad: wasn't sure what to expect, but this was a great dish, nice chunky leafy greens with super soft melt in your mouth fresh tofu Homemade Local Fish Cake: I think I'm used to fish cakes being chunky, so I wasn't a fan of this one that had texture similar to sliced octopus. Today's Mix Poke: very good, as was all the poke we've had in Hawaii, but the size of it was pretty small. Mochiko Fried chicken was excellent, definitely recommend. Overall, nice casual ambience, good drink selection, excellent service and food. read more

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Great sushi place where we hung out with my wife's parents from Japan. This is there favorite place for sushi so it must be a really good place for sushi. I had loads of nigiri and they have potato salad and some spicy edamame. read more

Zigu - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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David is a true gem! It is not often you come across someone so passionate and excited about their job. The food was the best we've had in Honolulu so far! We also loved the building and the vibrant vibe. read more

Very good food but value is just not there. Had the Ginger Pork for $27. Too expensive for what you get. Way better options out there in Waikiki. read more

Was looking to eat at Pau Hana Base, but after PHB ignored our position on the waitlist and, after some time, took a big group of line cutters over us, we ducked out and went to Zigu instead. I'm happy that these circumstances led us to Zigu! They had the freshest nigiri, coldest draft beer, and better izakaya treats overall (friends really enjoyed their rolls and fried things). They seated us right away in a breezy table by the front entrance, and it was a lovely place to recharge. read more

Great food and service...make sure to ask for David! Hes 5 star service and will make your experience that much more enjoyable!!

The food was very good. The service was not bad. The 3 of us including a baby were seated with a small table on a narrow passage. I don't know if there were larger tables available but it was kind of awkward. read more

Zigu - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We came to Zigu to celebrate an academic miles stone recently achieved. The first thing I noticed was, it was busy! Very busy, good thing we had a reservation! When looking at the menu, I saw lots of sake options which was fun. We ordered a bottle of Kubota sake (very dry). The staff really goes above and beyond to make your experience fun - including birthday sparklers on your ice cream, lights to help you take foodie pics and using lights to highlight the beverages that they bring out to the tables (excellent marketing techniques as I often look to see what others in the restaurant are ordering). We started with the pipikaula potato salad sprinkled with thinly sliced bacon chips and garnished with deep fried fishcake chips and shoyu tamago quail eggs. This might have been my favorite and most underrated dish. The edamame we ordered was VERY spicy, we like spicy but be prepared! The remainder hot oil lingered so make sure to have something (like the potato salad) to cut the heat. My colleague tried a yuzu cocktail which was delicious. We continued with the Washu-gyu steak and Spicy Ahi roll. I preferred the roll but the steak was well marinated. I think next time we would try the beef nigiri instead of the steak main plate. We finished with cucumber salad and cold tofu. Overall a great experience, wonderful staff and great sake selections! read more

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Most authentic Japanese service I've ever experienced. The presentation, the service, the friendly staff. Every detail including location was a wonderful experience. read more

The best Japanese restaurant we have tried in Waikiki! We ordered a watercress salad, a spicy cold soba,and grilled salmon. All soooooo good! Will definitely come again. read more

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Dropped in during happy hour. Let me start by saying happy hour really means 1/2 the roll at 1/2 the cost. I ordered the salmon roll and the tuna roll. 4 pieces each for $14/each. Both were good but I would say the salmon with the macadamia nuts was the stand out. Service was pleasant. Not too busy at the time I was there. It's worth a drop in to try both. read more

We love Zigu! Interesting foods, great service and always fun to try something new. We love the local produce and meat and always enjoy our time here. We come here for a great food experience, which can be a little bit pricier but we always leave feeling like it was well worth it. Staff is always helpful, knowledgeable and kind. read more

I normally don't come into Waikiki unless I really have to (for work). But I will make an exception to come to Zigu for dinner! The staff is super friendly and accommodating here. I felt really good vibes and enjoyed everything that was ordered throughout the night. Chilled soba noodles, takoyaki, mochiko fried chicken and sirloin steak to name a few. Don't forget that their happy hour is from 4pm-6pm everyday! And I would highly make reservations beforehand because their place fills up rather quickly. Validated parking is available (up to 2 hours) at Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach with a purchase of $30 or more. Or you can try your hand at street parking nearby. read more

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NYE dinner absolutely amazing and delicious!!!! Our waiter Garrett was awesome and very nice!!! Top notch service!!! The atmosphere and vibe was fun and welcoming! Will definitely be back again!!! read more

Always a great meal. Staff and food is great. We have been coming since 2019 and it's consistently one of our favorites. read more

Zigu - Michiko chicken, potato salad and mini watercress salad. - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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We were so pleased to finally try Zigu! It had been on my shortlist for over a year. Location: A block away from Kuhio on Seaside Avenue The vibe: Rustic Japanese pub & garden Food & drink: We enjoyed the Hawaiian Tuna Cutlet, spicy soba and one of their premium sakes which was recount our server. The tuna cutlet was seared, sliced and served with local kale and Japanese tartar sauce and mustard. The common all together was amazing! Especially the tartar sauce which was very different. It had hard boiled egg and creamier than the tart pickled variety I'm used to having. It's best to have a bite of all ingredients of the dish for the perfect balance of tastes and textures. Our server Ryo was fantastic. So welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable. He helped make our dinner very enjoyable. Thank you so much! read more

I came here for dinner on a Thursday evening and ordered the Hawaiian Tuna Cutlet, Spicy Cold Soba, and Mochiko Fried Chicken. Out of all the food, I would come back to zigu again for the spicy cold soba! It was just the perfect combination of flavors and the vinegar sauce compliments it well. (5/5) The chicken was not as crispy as anticipated and needed to be a bit juicier as well. At times, the sauce overpowered the taste. (4/5) The ambiance was beautiful all throughout the restaurant and was perfect for a date-night. I really enjoyed this meal and appreciated the free hot tea at the end as well! read more

Zigu - Hawaiian Tuna Cutlet, Spicy Chilled Soba, Mochiko Fried Chicken - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We had an amazing time at Zigu!! My friends and I came here for a senior trip and we really enjoyed it. Not only was the food delicious but the service was incredible. The severs are extremely friendly and made us feel very welcome. We told them ahead of time that it was our friend's birthday and they really went above and beyond to help us celebrate. They also had good vegetarian options for some of the people in our group. 100% recommend. read more

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I wanted to try somewhere new and I found this place through yelp :) This is a really cute small Japanese restaurant. From sushi to soba and other hot entrees. Being the yelper and foodie that I am, I literally had to try everything that is recommended. Our server Maddie (sorry if I misspelled) also gave great recommendations like the ahi katsu! It was probably my favorite out of them all. She was also very accommodating and gave great service. Food 4/5 - The food here was good don't get me wrong... but there wasn't a dish that really "WOWed" me. Service 5/5 - We got our food quickly and server was GREAT! Ambiance 5/5) - It's a really cute outdoor restaurant perfect for date night. My overall review is to give this place a try! read more

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modern. good value on the otoro 5 piece sashimi. also had the spicy chilled soba noodle, nice mix. agedashi tofu great. mochiko fried chicken standard. seared ahi kale salad is popular and tasty. maki roll pricey. read more

It was absolutely a fun and delicious night in Waikiki! Zigu is conveniently located within walking distance in Waikiki. The restaurant is half indoor, half outdoor (I like to ask for the outdoor courtyard seating). Make reservations. This local Japanese spot puts a heavy emphasis on local ingredients. We ordered a bunch of dishes, great for sharing! We enjoyed everything from the agedashi tofu (tofu from Aloha Tufu factory) to the signature dish Hawaiian tuna cutlet and the ginger pork with Maui onions. The place is so fun, it's casual, and feels like a "very local" spot in the middle of Waikiki. We were chatting with all the locals at the bar and had an amazing night out! read more

Zigu - Ginger, pork with Maui onions, came in the sizzling hot plate. Yum! - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

So good I came twice during my trip. The first night was set up by my sister in law and service was amazing! They knew we were getting married and celebrated us w/ complimentary glasses of champagne. The second visit was for my friend's birthday a few days later. All of the dishes were super tasty and creative. The highlight for me was probably the tuna cutlet w/ the egg salad sauce that was accompanied by a sesame dressed kale salad. A close second was the spicy chilled soba. All of their sashimi was also incredibly fresh. Perk is that they are close to the hotels our group was staying at. read more

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This was my second time at Zigu and I found the experience to be the same. Attentive service and great food! My wife and I love coming here! I've been to several "farm to table" places, but I think Zigu is the best I have been to. I love their flavor combinations and they can make even a simple cucumber dish delicious. Sometimes it's subtle like the cucumber dish, or sometimes it's bold like the fish cake disk with fresh wasabi that you can put on the fish cake. The tofu/watercress salad was delicious again as was the tempura. They also have pickled maui onion which was a perfect compliment to a beer and a side of rice. Again, one of my favorite places... Love it! read more

Zigu - Fries - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Tucked away on the side street in the heart of Waikiki, one would never guess this hidden gem existed. Even meandering to their "outside courtyard" so quaint and charming one wouldn't guess its the middle courtyard of an older building..! Enjoyed dining with a bunch of friends as we "sampled" through their menu. Recommend dining with at least a handful of persons so you all can taste a variety of dishes. My favorite being the Sashimi. Parking can be tough in Waikiki. Recommend getting to destination a few minutes early so you can either find street parking or...parking at the Waikiki Shopping Center and paying flat evening rate. I understand that the restaurant also partially validates for the Hyatt Crntric parking lot screws Kuhio Avenue on Seaside. read more

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The service was the best, the food was delicious, the Miso Salomon, and the Ahi plate were perfect ... They gave us the best table in the restaurant it was a joy to be there read more

Randomly decided to try this place since I was craving some izakaya type of foods. It turned out to be happy hour when we walked in, and y'all know sometimes food comes down to value for money ratio. This review is only for the happy hour. Mochiko chicken- 5/5 stars. My most fave items are the mochiko fried chicken. I've been on the hunt for the best karaage and I think this is the best I've had so far. Tempura- 5/5 stars. The batter is light, airy, and crispy. By far one of the best I've had as well. Ginger pork- 4/5 stars. Rich flavor but not my fave. Spicy garlic edamame- I'd skip this dish. It was a bit burnt. Service was amazing. I def want to return to try their signature items. read more

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Vegetarian Review: We had a really nice dinner the last night we were in Hawaii! The restaurant had a separate menu for vegan/vegetarian which made it easy for us to figure out what our options were. The menu was diverse with different noodles and a few sushi. The vegetable moringa noodle was my favorite!! Overall the ambiance was really nice and the plating was pretty. I highly recommend this place especially if you are travelling with people who can also try their meat dishes!! read more

Zigu - Vegetable Moringa Noodle and Green Papaya Roll - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Went to Zigu for Restaurant Week. Dinner for 2 was $99 and was the best food ever. The salmon sushi was melt in your mouth, the somen bursting with flavor and the steak so tender. We even had food to take home. What a bargain and a way to experience a new restaurant. read more

Oh wow. This place SLAYEDDD! Line at marugame udon down the street was so long that we randomly walked in here. It was quiet, vibey, and we were instantly seated at 8pm on a Friday. Garret was our waiter and he slayed so hard. He had great suggestions, was super attentive, and very nice. My socks were literally blown off my body when my grilled salmon came out. Spicy tuna was lowkey fire. Miso soup changed me. Anyway 5/5 so bomb. read more