Food and service is great! But their new AI-generated graphics made it seem like the restaurant…read moreserves lower-quality food, which is misleading. I know they have better graphics than that! Hope their marketing reflects how good their food and service actually is.

Wife and I truly enjoyed this cozy little place in Hawaii. The atmosphere was quaint and cozy with…read morebar seating only and a reservation list you need to get on to ensure a spot. There is walk-ins but I wouldn't risk it The food was incredibly fresh. As it goes without saying, when you're in Hawaii you're as close to eating the freshest seafood as you can without being in Japan. We both ended up getting their Signature Negitoro Bowl but the Tokujo version which has Salmon Roe + Snow Crab + Uni and added a fresh Yolk Soy Sauce. Because why not have the Lamborghini of Negitoro bowls while you're visiting here. Along with that I ended up with a half sized udon miso soup and my wife a crab miso soup. As you can see in the pictures the food came out looking just like it did on the menu, no false advertising there. The egg soy sauce was a perfect creaminess that complimented the saltiness of the Uni and Salmon Roe. Once you mix everything together there's even added house made soy sauce on the side of your want more saltiness back but add some yuzu ginger with each bite and you get that perfect blend of flavor. There's fish was insanely fresh and had zero fishy smell or taste. The rice underneath was cooked well and the side squares of nori was perfect to make our own hand rolls. There's no alcohol served but they allow you walk 15 steps outside to the nearby convenience store where they have the cutest little dog and bring in your own beer or sake. There's miso soup was good and warms you up, but will say the corner we sat on had the AC blasting (which we're not complaining) but it did cool down our soups a little faster than we could enjoy so in the end my wife's crab miso did get a little salty. But overall the food was amazing, service was friendly and vibes were warm. Absolutely will come back the next time we're in Oahu.

You have never really tasted Tonkatsu until you've Ginza Bairin. The pork is juicy. The crust is…read morelight and coupled with the sesame /Katsu sauce-absolutely phenomenal.

I can definitely see the hype of this establishment…read more I would recommend making an online reservation as they seemed pretty busy for a Thursday night. I did walk from my hotel to the restaurant but there is a nearby paid parking garage nearby. I ordered the following: 1. Beef Katsu Set: The beef was so tender and flavorful. The curry that comes in the set was one of the best curries I've ever had in my life. It wasn't too heavy on the curry and had a slight sweet balance to it. 2. Chicken Katsu: Was exactly just chicken katsu. Can't go wrong with it. 3. Poke Flights: This can definitely be skipped out in it. It did not look like the photo in the menu and was okay. 4. Matcha Parfait: My boyfriend and I agreed that it was the best dessert that we've ever had. If you're a fan of matcha, I would highly recommend. It was the perfect level of sweetness!! The servers there are really attentive and kind. I would say the only downside was there were a handful of fruit flies flying around our food during our stay.

great!! food was delicious and the experience was the best I've seen so far. Great for a small…read moredate !!!

This was the BEST meal we had in Honolulu! Even if you don't like tonkatsu you'll enjoy this meal!…read moreFrom the pickles to the katsu (pork, shrimp, chicken, and oyster) you're guaranteed to enjoy everything!! The katsu was perfectly crispy and flaky on the outside and the meat was juicy and tender! The set comes with miso soup (3 to choose from), rice (3 to choose from), and unlimited shredded cabbage! The table side pickles were so good too! Service was great except the host wasn't friendly. I called to see how long the wait was and he was short and not friendly. When we got there without reservations, he pointed us to the clipboard to put our names down and left. The wait was about 20-30 minutes without reservations, which wasn't bad. Parking was underground for $4. If you get there after 8pm or 830pm it's free (I believe). Overall, the experience was great minus the initial encounter.

As you can already see this place has 5 stars for several reasons…read more 1. Quality of the food. 2. Variety 3. Everything freshly made. 4. Super friendly and accommodating staff 5. Easy access with street parking Yes it's somewhat off the beaten path, but a path worth taking. Was so ono!!

Always a good time here! The kamameshi is a must try (I like the salmon and ikura)…read more Tonight we tried the A5 wagyu teppan, the scallops, salmon and ikura kamameshi, fried oysters, soft shell crab, and karei karaage special. Service is always great, ambiance is a neighborhood spot. Highly recommend.

Fast lines, great food, close to a shopping mall, ice machine dont work sometimes, I go here at…read moreleast once a month with my buddy and it gets better every time. Great spot if you're looking for a place to fill you up for a cheap price.

Love this place! Reasonably priced, lots of options for add ons. Bowls are a good size and the…read moreudon noodles looked amazing. It's an order at the counter and take your food to the table. It's self serve on the sauces and drinks. The line outside looks a little intimidating but it moves fast. Inside has plenty of seating and no saving seats before you order. But don't stress the tables open up quickly. We did not have to wait. Great option for good food fast. I'll be back.

Izakaya Harumi is such a great spot for Japanese comfort food! Everything we tried was fresh,…read moreflavorful, and perfectly prepared. From the small plates to the grilled dishes, every bite was delicious. Definitely worth checking out!

With the heightened hurricane warnings hitting the island a week and half ago, we decided to play…read moreit safe and order take out for dinner instead. I would've loved to take my time with dinner at Izakaya Harumi, ordering skewers and sushi platters, but instead, I got the UNI RICE BOWL (around $25, marked "MP" on the menu) to-go. The uni was fresh and velvety, with an incredible sweetness and umami, and there was a generous amount of it in my bowl. There was more rice than I needed, so I only ate half of it to savor more of the uni on its own. In terms of value, Izakaya Harumi's uni option was probably the best steal I've seen in Waikiki.

Thankyou Doc for treating us to Aburiya Ibushi for Grandparents Day 2026. Excited...first time…read morehere and we arrived more than 30 minutes prior to our 5:30 pm reservation. Exterior just calls out to you. I'll write more once we are seated and taste their food. I already looked at their menu on Yelp, read some reviews and know what I want to try. All 3 employees welcomed us with smiles and a happy greeting. It smells SO good when you enter of good food. Catchy Japanese pop music adds to the festive vibe. Their menu is extensive. Everything sounds, looks and tastes amazing. Erin was the best and such a pretty hostess, table server and made the evening enjoyable. Yuzu was all smiles, cute and prepared some of the food. She also helped Doc make our dinner reservations. Chef was so busy preparing the dishes I didn't get to ask him his name but I flashed a thumbs up to him as we were leaving and he gave a big smile. There was so much delicious food we asked for take out containers for the oxtail ramen and tender grilled beef. We had to pass on dessert. Actually my melon float was like a pretty dessert. Hubs drank a lychee soda. Highly recommend this restaurant. Come for the food, atmosphere and friendliest staff. We even caught a glimpse of their very young boss who also greeted us when he arrived.

Always been wanting to try this place out, but could never find the time. Finally made it out here…read moreon a Friday around 5p (with no reservations) there were a handful of people in the establishment. We were welcomed in, though told that we had to depart by a certain time because there was another reservation coming in. Not a problem for us, appreciated the head's up. We were at a countertop seating, towards the restrooms. We could still see the cooks grilling in our peripheral view. We noticed that when it got busy, the place got super duper smokey really fast, to the point where they opened the front door to air some of that out. I wished they had a better ventilation system because we definitely left there smelling of smoke. As for the food, definitely shareable with different dishes from grilled meats to sides and starches. The server was also kind in helping us navigate through the menu when we had first arrived. There's a lot going on, in terms of specials of the day. Though I noticed, that when it got busy, we saw less and less of our server, and had to flag him down for more water several times. Save some room for dessert, for their sister company (Cha to Gelato Zen) is located right next door. Overall, if you're looking for a lively (loud) spot to drink and/or eat pupus, this place has an interesting vibe to it.

The food and service were good. However, I didn't like that there was a time limit for our…read morereservation. We were only given 1 hour and 30 minutes to dine, and the lady reminded us that our time was up. I felt a little rushed, especially since we were celebrating a birthday.

We walked in for lunch on a Saturday right at opening (11am), no reservations, but were seated…read moreimmediately. The hostess and wait staff were all friendly and very accommodating. We went in hoping to order a bunch of stuff, unfortunately, the lunch menu is more limited than the dinner menu. No matter, this was a blessing in disguise We ordered the deluxe teishoku set and the premium trio bowl. We initially wanted to get the uni/ikura bowl (dinner menu only) so we ordered a separate uni sashimi since the deluxe teishoku set came with an ikura bowl. This was definitely a splurge. The deluxe teishoku set is one of the best deals I think you can get for the price and quality. It gives you a little taste of everything and the quality was superb. Definitely would come back for lunch and dinner!

came back again to try the cold soba and also got an ahi plate on the side! certain lunch orders…read morealso come with a side of rice (plain, edamame, or mushroom). the noodles here are fantastic. they're hand made and have the perfect chew, and they don't get all clumped up in the tray. the ahi bowl was delicious as well! melt in your mouth fish and really good seasoned rice. everything was the perfect serving size. they came by to drop off cups of tea and toothpicks for us near the end of our meal as well as soba sauce refills if we wanted. definitely coming back again!

Update on I-Naba my go to when I'm craving good hot or cold soba …read more My nephew wanted to go out to dinner so I suggested I-Naba located on King St. next door to Baskin Robins ice cream. I also ordered appetizer miso tako along with my Zaru Soba and tempura everything was delicious. Service is always friendly and on point Support local

I actually really liked Lady Elaine and wanted to give this place a shot after the waitress who…read morehelped me there was raving about it. And honestly, I can see why! The food here is actually really good, dude. it's an Asian fusion kind of joint, and everyone was so welcoming. My favorite dish of the night was definitely the Menchi Katsu. The onsen egg on top of the katsu was chef's kiss! I feel like it was kind of a remake of loco moco but better meat. I loved the flavor, and the portion size for the entree was perfect. Also, shoutout to the waitress who helped us! She was super sweet, welcoming, and very informative about the menu, which I really appreciated. I'd definitely come back again to try some of the other menu items!

Food was excellent, very tasty!!! Portion sizes were small but definitely worth going back to try…read moremore dishes! Corn, rib eye sticks, Kalbi bao buns!!!!