Ahi Lovers

Wow, an outstanding Japanese meal on O'ahu!…read more Totoya is has a the traditional Japanese restaurant bar set up. There is about 10 seats and everyone sits next to each other. We got there about 10 minutes before open, and there was already about 8 people in Queue. The food is spectator and a must try!

Was looking for some authentic Japanese food and found it here!…read more I would recommend one of the Negitoro bowls with the egg in ponzu. We came on a Tuesday afternoon around 1 with no one else inside, so thankfully no wait. It is cute bar seating with self service ginger (a plus!) and water. Loved the vibe in there. No frills, but everything you would need.

Mixed bowl with crab miso soup and extra nori and salad and shoyu egg on da side

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Nagomi (smaller version of the Miyabi)

Ginza Bairin Tonkatsu & Yoshoku Bistro

Every time our family is back here in Hawaii, immediately make reservations to come back here…read more Their speciality Kurobata pork is what makes coming here worth it. We came during happy hour this time and I was able to try their Buffalo Fried Chicken Tenders. The buffalo sauce was on the side which was nice since some of us didn't enjoy spicy food/sauces. I of course ordered the specialty pork set which came with cabbage, rice, and miso soup. The cabbage is refillable and definitely a must with the sesame dressing. The staff was great and made sure to check on our table often for any refillables or condiments. Definitely coming back here every time we're in the area.

The food here was REALLY good, but we had a pretty weird experience with the service…read more We were first in line and had a reservation, yet we were seated in the back corner near the restrooms. The service just felt off throughout the meal. They brought out the complementary cabbage to the other two tables, but didn't offer it to us until we were nearly finished with our entrees. Then, when we were ready to order dessert, they gave us the check. We felt like we were being shooed out of the restaurant even though it wasn't like we were lingering over a finished meal. The FOOD, though, was fantastic. The wagyu was absolutely amazing. The tonkatsu was very good, and I can see why so many people describe it as tender, juicy and perfectly crispy. I'm torn on this one. The food was excellent and the wagyu was a standout, but the service made the overall experience much less enjoyable than it should have been.

Tonkatsu, katsu-don, gyukatsu

Special Katsu-don set

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Katasu-don

Tonkatsu Tamafuji

4.6(2.5k reviews)

3.8 mi•Kaimuki

•$$$

Still the best tonkatsu in town. They recently moved to a bigger space downstairs in the same…read morebuilding, and even with the upgrade, it still gets crowded fast. We've been lucky enough to be seated when they open without a reservations. It does fill up fairly quickly after opening. Service remains excellent, the food is consistently delicious, and they do validate. You won't be disappointed. My family go‑to is the pork tenderloin with two shrimp and mixed rice, chicken katsu, or tonkatsu - always a favorite.

We somehow snagged a last minute reservation for the next day, but reservations are definitely the…read moreway to go here. They release reservations about a month in advance, and I highly recommend booking if you're able to as soon as you can. Even with a reservation, there was still a wait. We arrived around 6:45 PM for our 7 PM reservation and they had already stopped accepting walk ins. We were seated around 7:10 PM, so definitely expect some extra waiting even with a reservation. Once we were seated, though, the food was absolutely worth it. We had the chicken katsu, sizzling miso, minced pork, shrimp and chicken, and a katsu sandwich to go. The chicken katsu was AMAZING and easily the best katsu we had on the island. The sizzling miso was also amazing, and the shrimp and chicken was great. The minced pork was probably our least favorite, but still decent. And the katsu sandwich we took to go was amazing as well. I also really enjoyed the sesame at the table. You grind it yourself and then mix in the sauce, so you get that fresh sesame flavor right before eating. It was a fun little part of the meal and made the whole experience feel more interactive. The only real downside was how cramped the table for two felt once all the dishes, side dishes, sauces, and everything else arrived. There is a lot going on at the table, so there isn't much room to spare. My only real complaint was actually how they handle the waiting area. The space is tiny and was absolutely packed with people waiting to be called. They told us to wait inside, but there was plenty of room outside where people could have waited instead. It would have made the tiny indoor area much less crowded and easier for everyone.

Battering the Pork

Making the sauce

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Mix Katsu Set

Marugame Udon

4.5(14.1k reviews)

3.1 mi•Waikiki

Absolutely amazing noodle spot! There was a long line when we arrived, but it moved incredibly…read morefast. As soon as we got inside, we knew this place was going to be something special. Being able to watch them make the noodles in the back, combined with the incredible smell throughout the restaurant, made the whole experience even better. I ordered the curry udon, while my wife got the creamy broth, and we also shared the tempura shrimp. Everything was absolutely delicious. Honestly, this was probably our best food stop on the island. I'll be thinking about this restaurant for a long time. Where we're from, there's nothing even close to a place like this. If you're visiting the island, this is definitely a spot you need to try!

Marugame Udon had been one of my favorite spots to eat until today. I had visited this spot past…read morethe busy hour, and the restaurant was not half full. The line was short and efficient. I was able to get in my order immediately. I had ordered kitsune udon with gyoza and tempura shrimp sides. The total is around $16 for anyone who is wondering what price to expect. The quality of the food has been consistent. It's a bit warm inside, but you'll find some good table areas that are cooler. I was disappointed by the service today, especially because there was less people between 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM when I went. The staff had automatically thrown in green onions and tempura flakes, which was not requested. They were just throwing in things without the usual ask they do. Especially, this hurt most when there was a rude lady staff passing out toppings. My family member had kindly requested for green onions a few times, and mind you again, we did not have a line when we entered in, but this lady snickered and ignored her request. I had to sternly request for green onions which eventually happened. The service should not be this way. This is an amazing restaurant, but the experience was utterly ruined from that service experience.

You can watch as they make your food!

Kake Udon

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Dining Room!

I-NABA

4.4(807 reviews)

1.9 mi

Came here for Sunday breakfast with the kiddies, and we arrived a little after 8:00 a.m. There was…read moreplenty of parking and seating available, and we were greeted and seated right away. We were promptly served water and hot tea while we looked over the menu. My boys love salmon, so they chose the Grilled Salted Salmon Set. Knowing they probably wouldn't finish their meals, I ordered the TKG Set and added natto and mentaiko on the side. Each set comes with miso soup, rice, and an assortment of delicious sides. Everything was so good! One of my favorite touches was at the end of the meal when our waitress brought out dashi with seaweed, wasabi, and green onions (comes with the Salmon Sets) for us to pour over the remaining rice. It was the perfect way to finish the meal. We cleaned our plates and enjoyed every bite. I'm definitely looking forward to coming back to try more of their breakfast dishes and to experience their lunch and dinner offerings as well.

My favorite soba restaurant. I love that they offer so many different preparations/toppings/sides;…read morethey can always satisfy whatever I'm in the mood for (hot or cold). They also have excellent tempura and sashimi. My favorite is the 'Hana' (cold soba w/tororo-unu-ikura-wakkame-nori-negi) but add ume & natto, and a side order vegetable tempura. (They also have incredible unagi tempura and a kakiage over hot soba) - plus they have yuzu ginger sorbet!! Service is always polite and friendly which makes it easy to become a regular here. Prices are well worth it for the quality.

Tempura Zaru soba with edamame rice

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Hana soba

Kaimuki Shokudo

4.1(476 reviews)

4.4 mi•Kaimuki

Delicious soba and donburi! Fast and friendly service. Takes reservations. Large and spacious…read moredining area. Lunch and dinner menu are completely different. Will need to come back for dinner. Lunch and teishoku set available.

rly good service they let us in without a reservation we were so thankful…read morealso the food was really good, it is on the pricier side but also we were there for late dinner would definitely come back their fish and sea grapes were so good!

Just an opening 11/15/25. The restaurant was filled within minutes. Featuring Yelp Elite All Star Donna O.

Chicken kaarage

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Their famous " Honey Toast"

Rinka

4.1(664 reviews)

1.0 mi•Kaka'ako

Wow! Great sashimi dinner for me and grilled Burikama dinner…read morefor her! And, reasonably priced! In Honolulu? Yes! We loved our dinners at Rinka! First timers. Parking is easy in the Whole Foods parking garage. Then just a short walk to the restaurant. Service was good. Yet they brought out my sashimi dinner before her Burikama was grilled. It would have been better if they held my sashimi dinner until her Burikama was ready. Ambiance is modern. No linens. Paper napkins. This keeps their cost down and they pass those savings to their customers in reasonable prices. Well done Rinka! Highly recommended!

First time dining here so didn't know what to expect…read more Staff was very friendly from the moment we walked in. The restaurant had a more modern feel than what I would consider a traditional Japanese restaurant to be. Nice tho. Everything on the menu looks and sounds amazing. Uni & ikura really stood out. I mean just look at that photo! Sake flight was good. I feel the pricing is a bit on the high side. Also (just my opinion), the whiskey selection could use an upgrade.

Inside seating

Grilled unagi (deluxe)

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Beef sukiyaki

ABURIYA IBUSHI

4.5(451 reviews)

3.6 mi•Kaimuki

Whenever I passed by this place on Kapahulu, there's always a line, and line's don't lie, right?!…read moreMade reservations (highly recommended) and found street parking as they do not have a dedicated lot. Once inside, you are warmly greeted. It's a little dim inside during the day. No paper menus; you need to scan a QR code to see what you want to order. Our group ordered the teishoku set which came with the main entree, rice, oxtail broth, and 2 appetizers (we opted for tofu and eggplant). We opted for the Aburi flank steak which was very very tasty and the Aburi chicken. The chicken was a touch on the salty side, but it came with a spicy dipping sauce which was phenomenal! All the meats had the delicious smoky flavor from the grill. The oxtail broth was kinda bland. We also ordered the oxtail ramen which was also a hit. Finished off dinner with ice cream + mochi. The mochi is also grilled but know that it's not sweet mochi.

So thankful for restaurants that open late. We thankfully found street parking and this was the…read moreonly place open. How lucky for us! Customer service was terrific. Since it was late, we noticed the back of house staff help the front. Everyone was so friendly and food comes out fast. The only reason for the 4 stars instead of 5 is because the food was a bit too flavorful - we all agreed that everything was slightly salty. I could also say portion of some items may not match price, but I understand inflation is increasing at an alarming rate. So I'll leave money out of this. Crushed cucumbers were interesting. We couldn't decide if eating it with chopsticks or spoon was better. With chopsticks, you might not get enough sauce. But you could taste the layers of flavor. With a spoon, you get too much saltiness. The spice hits at the end. The tako karaage were a little too chewy for us. Beef tongue was so tender. A definite must order. I dont think it needs rice though. We also ordered the late night nikumiso but it didn't come with an egg, which the menu said it should. We tried handful more items but we'll be back to try the oxtail items, as it sounds like that's their specialties, but takes extra time to prepare.

Storefront... just like we're in Japan!

Their famous potato salad.

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Potato Salad

Izakaya Tenkichi

4.6(267 reviews)

2.6 mi•Mo'ili'ili

Traditional Japanese style, imported ingredients with a lively atmosphere. The Negitoro was…read moregenerous and the nori was crisp. Very high quality fish, the hamachi sashimi was really good. The Wagyu beef bowl was a good portion size and had good flavor. Overall a little pricy, but the quality was unmatched. Close quarters seating and a little loud. A great spot for trying new things. Not a very fancy restaurant but it was more of a homey atmosphere. Great service and it was nice sitting at the bar.

Izakaya Tenkichi Japanese Izakaya Restaurant…read more Overall: 8.6/10 Food: 9.2/10 Service: 8.5/10 Ambiance: 9/10 Value: 7.7/10 Izakaya Tenkichi was a perfect way to spend a late Friday night dinner. You instantly feel like you're teleported to Japan once you step inside. The atmosphere is lively and the staff are all very friendly. We ordered the Seared Mackerel, Garlic Shoyu Cabbage with Crispy Noodle, Pork Belly Tempura, Maitake Mushroom Tempura, Seared Salmon Belly Handroll, Negitoro Avocado Handroll, Seared Scallop Handroll, Negitoro Bowl, and Yuzu Draft Beer. Everything was amazing , but the highlights were the pork belly tempura with yuzu shiokosho, Maitake tempura, Negitoro bowl, and the yuzu draft beer. This is a yuzu lovers dream! They also provide three types of salt to use on the tempura. The servers were very attentive and sweet. The price of the dishes are a little higher but is normal for an late night izakaya. Can't wait to come again!

Steep stairs. Much easier to navigate going up. Going down after some adult beverages? Better use the handrail

Yuzu Cheese Cake ($5.50) - really sweet, especially with the granola. Would recommend getting a different dessert.

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Dinner Menu (1 of 12) as of 3/5/2026

Musubi Cafe Iyasume

4.5(5.5k reviews)

3.3 mi•Waikiki

This Musubi Cafe is one of my favorite spots to grab a quick bite. They're open around 6:30 AM in…read morethe morning, and surprisingly you'll find a long line inside this cafe. There are 2-4 seats in this space, but you won't find anyone sitting at this cafe. Usually, it is grab and go. I was impressed with their various options. They have salmon musubi, tuna mayo musubi, and many more. My personal favorite is the chicken musubi, and I would usually buy it before I go off on a big adventure on the island or after my swim at Waikiki Beach. The staff here are kind, patient, and friendly. I wish I knew they had a stamp card because they actually do. I buy from them a lot. Along with musubi and sushi, you'll find that they sell trinkets, bags, and other souvenirs. Be sure to come by. They are handmade and fantastic!

I probably came here like 3 times during my trip just to try different types of musubi lol. They…read morehave so many options and it was fun grabbing something different each time. The most memorable ones for me were the Spam with pickled daikon and the curry musubi. Both were so good and definitely stood out from the other flavors I tried. It's also just a short walk from the beach, so you can easily order some musubi and take it over to the beach to eat. They do have a few tables inside too if you want to eat there.

Inside the shop

Teriyaki Spam & Rice with Hawaiian drink

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Black pepper spam musubi and inari-egg spam musubi

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