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    Asahi Grill

    3.8 (444 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Adobo rice
    Catherine M.

    The katsu curry was so good here. They are known for the oxtail soup which my friends really enjoyed, I'm not that adventurous so I did not try it. Parking just seemed limited so I'm not sure if they have another parking lot that we missed.

    Loco moco (small)
    Erin P.

    Located in an unassuming restaurant is one of the best meals we had during our trip. The oxtail soup is phenomenal and a must try if you are visiting. The meat falls off the bone. The loco moco was very flavorful. Service was quick and efficient. There is a small parking lot attached to the building, and it may full, but there is plenty of parking within walking distance of the restaurant.

    Banana Lumpia with Vanilla Ice Cream
    Kristie H.

    This was my first time here and it did not disappoint. The service was great and the chicken stir fry was on point. Would recommend to families and friends. We also had the steak stir fry. So good!

    Chicken Katsu Curry
    Mj S.

    It's a very casual, family-style restaurant. The restaurant was empty when I went around 3:30pm. The server was very helpful with us choosing the menu. The oxtail was ON POINT. The chicken katsu curry was delicious too, and the portion was so big so I couldn't finish it. My boyfriend loved it here. Definitely will be going back!

    Our favorite server at Asahi Grill, Anna.
    Tommy L.

    One more oxtail soup before heading home to the Bay Area. Thanks again Anna for taking good care of us. Mahalo.

    Chicken Papaya Soup
    Nikki U.

    A classic spot for cozy homemade food. They are well known for their oxtail soup but for me, the chicken papaya soup is my favorite. The chicken papaya is the same broth as the oxtail soup. The chicken is super tender that it falls off the bone and the papaya is green and goes well with soy sauce. I love adding the ginger on the side as well. It also comes with rice on the side. Everyone here is so nice and the service is excellent. This place is one of my family's favorites and we always look forward to coming here!

    Beef Stew
    Keyah C.

    We love dining here! I grew up eating chicken cutlet with brown gravy, so this meal is so nostalgic for me. The breading is still a little crispy, the pieces are cut at a decent size, and the brown gravy isn't heavy or liquidy. This is my go-to order. We tried the beef stew tonight and it did not disappoint. It wasn't oily and the flavor was so good. The meat were cut into chunks, which my husband loves. I do think it needs a little more carrots, but I'm just being a critic. I love veggies, so the more the merrier for me. We also tried the mahi tonight. It was surprisingly tasty. The fish wasn't dry and it wasn't over seasoned. It can get busy at peak hours, but the service is always very attentive. They do their best to ensure you're taken of.

    Oxtail Soup
    Wayne H.

    My parents were in town and they love oxtail soup so we decided to try Asahi Grill as they known for their oxtail soup. It did not disappoint as it was great! Their parking lot was full but they have additional parking in the lot further up/east. The soup had a lot of flavor. Although there was a decent amount of meat, I wish there was more. Oxtail soup in general at most places is pricey so be prepared to spend over $20 for a bowl but it is worth it. Will be coming back again!

    Receipt showing what was paid for.

    Customer Service was well, young lady working tonight, provided order, processed payment, was friendly and had no complaints. When addressing the problem over the phone, received the information and proceeded to handle the problem and issue a refund for what was incorrect. As well as provided options, due to lack of time I would've just returned and picked up the correct order but wasn't expecting to make two trips when I had somewhere to be. As for the price of food to the execution of the order... Very disappointing. As much as I enjoyed eating Asahi Grill in the past and growing up, I believe this will have to be my last. Almost $100 for three (3) plates.... Yet, it was not even prepared properly. I could understand if it was busy... not a single person dining in, no orders ready except for mine, employees on smoke breaks yet with all the time, it wasn't even prepared correctly. We ordered two kalbi plates and fried rice plate, and I understand prices in Hawaii going up but man never thought I see the day $100 for three plates... Despite there being almost no customers in the place, To make matters worse, our order was not prepared correctly when it finally arrived. Paid extra for fried rice with the kalbi and guarantee got white rice. For the high prices being charged and not a single soul inside..... , I expected much better accuracy, but whatever. Unfortunately, this visit did not meet expectations, and I would have to make this the last. Food is decent, no complaints. Slight change over the years but nothing to crazy. Again, the young lady in the front related she was new and although I'm aware she did not make the food she was very helpful and great customer service. Kind etc.

    Loco moco plate
    Caroline T.

    Local comfort food at its finest. This is a must visit every time we are in town. Can't believe I hadn't reviewed till now. Love the oxtail soup. The servings of oxtail were especially generous today. Also very good are the loco moco and fried rice. Parking can be tough at busier hours.

    Adobo fried rice omelette
    Mialy A.

    Service was great, they were genuine team and make sure that you get your food with the rest of the party. Food was good nothing too spectacular in my opinion (I didn't try out of the ordinary items though). I will definitely be coming back to try other things on their specialty menu. My highlight was the coconut pudding. For those who prefer not too sweet dessert, this is perfect for you. Our server described it perfectly: " perfect dessert, not too sweet that will make a kid throw an tantrum for the next 7hours ".

    Victor M.

    What the heck -- 5 stars! I've been to the Kakaʻako location of Asahi Grill more times than I can count. It's one of those "default" meals when you don't want to think, because you know exactly what you're going to get: oxtail soup and adobo fried rice, no notes. But somehow, after all those visits, I never made the trip to the original in Kaimukī until now The vibe is instantly different. The space doesn't feel like a stripped-down lunch counter; it actually feels lived-in, warm, like you're over at someone's auntie's house who just happens to make killer soup. The service was low-key and friendly, exactly what you want when you're already slightly dazed from the smell of broth The oxtail soup here is better. There, I said it. The broth has more depth--less fatty, more concentrated beef flavor, and a cleaner finish. The meat itself was slightly firmer than the fall-apart chunks I'm used to in Kakaʻako, but still super flavorful and packed with that bone-marrow richness. The adobo fried rice? Somehow even better. More crisped bits, better seasoning, maybe cooked in a slightly hotter wok Portions are massive, prices are still in the realm of sanity, and honestly, I'm mad I waited this long to try the original

    lechon kawali
    Max L.

    Friends and family keep reminding me that I am now live on "the paradise", but I keep telling them that this island is gonna shorten my lifespan by its foods. Ever since coworker took me to this place for lunch, I got hooked so badly, I have to use up all my willpower NOT to go there. Its lechon kawali and oxtail soup are like drugs to addict. What kind of evil chef invents and cooked pork belly to mochi soft then deep fried it to crisp?! I can feel every arteries in my body moan for clogging up but also scream in ecstasy with my eyes rolling back.

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    We love Asahi! The wait staff are kind. My boys get oxtail soup or oxtail ramen. I like their garlic shrimp

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    Ask the Community - Asahi Grill

    Is Asahi Grill open? Tried calling several times but I get the message machine.

    The one on ward is but different owners and as for me I tried calling the one on Keeaumoku serval times but answering machine. If I receive more info I will update you.

    Anyone know what the climate is like in there? Cold? Hot? Pants or skirt? Jacket or not?

    It's similar to the average casual sit in diner... nothing fancy at all. AC seemed to be at a comfortable 73 degrees or so. I was wearing a maxi skirt and long sleeve shirt but I wasn't hot or sweat. And my friends were wearing shorts and t shirt.

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    4.4
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    It was our first time dining here last night (7/11) and what a gem of a restaurant! Chris was our…read moreserver and let us know the specials of the day. He described everything with such care that it was hard not to order everything! I'd highly recommend a reservation as there was not an empty table the entire two hours we were there. The restaurant is on the smaller side so it can get quite loud but our table had great conversations and a overall lovely time. Appetizer: We ordered the konpachi hush puppies (apologies, they had a nicer name but this is how they were described to us) and they were delicious! I'm not a lover of fish, but these were so flavorful and the sauce paired perfectly with it. Drinks: I had the meringue di cedri to drink and it was akin to a lemon drop (10/10) it was sippable and lasted my whole meal. Husband had the Hana Koa Rice Breaker, which is one of his favorites as its smooth and pairs well with honestly anything. Entree: You will be missing out if you don't get the lemon risotto. I ordered it with the prosciutto and it may be one of the best meals I've had in Hawaii. The zucchini is done two ways in it: diced to be mixed in with the risotto and thinly sliced and grilled on top of the risotto. The panko crumbs on top really solidified the plate for me as top tier as risotto can get to be boring to eat after a few bites as they can lack texture, but not this risotto! Every bite was a journey and it was a very filling meal. My husband ordered the Korean steak and said it was better than some of the local steakhouses we had gone to. Our friend ordered the spaghetti carbonara and enjoyed it as well. Dessert: We were encouraged to try the Rocky Road ice cream and decided it was a must have when you visit. It was creamy, rich and delectable. We also opted to try the dessert special of the evening which was a Lilikoi cheesecake with a chocolate mousse. The cheesecake had a sour tang to it and the chocolate mousse partner with it to balance it out so it wasn't overly sweet. We loved it and I know in a few days we'll be craving this meal all over again!

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    4.2
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    3.6 mi
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    Didn't realize I never reviewed them. It's been a hot minute since I've been. They used to be…read moreopen lunch time, so was easy to go. Now only dinner. Baby and I had date night. Had a glass of wine and baby had watered down lemonade. Her drinks were put in plastic cups with covers and those horrible paper straws. Eyes always bigger than my stomach, we ordered: - Cornbread - when i grabbed it I thought would be super dense but really wasn't. I thought it was very corny and tasty. Lightly toasted. Honey drizzle which wasn't too sweet...or maybe I just ate the parts that didn't have. Baby ate almost 1.5 pieces and even liked the Jalapeno Butter that I just dabbed on her bread. She said wasn't spicy but think she just didn't have enough. - Bone Marrow - lit it on fire to burn off the alcohol. Pretty sure it ddin't get it all so I cut baby off once I realized it. Other than needing some salt, really good. Choke mushrooms on top. One half was scrawny, but hubs had the other half for leftovers and choke marrow. YUM. - Sunchoke and Brussels - YUM. Baby ate some but was not really thrilled about it. I loved it. - Scallop and Mushroom Risotto - YUM. Delish. Baby liked it too. So much leftovers of everything. Realized when we ate it for leftovers it was all pretty oily and needed a pinch of salt. But otherwise great. Staff really nice and helpful. Love that the place is spread out and open. Bathrooms are not assigned which I'm sure can get gross, but is great to not have to wait for just the women's. There is a big stall which was perf since baby is potty training and had to go #1 and #2! Only thing missing was a hook to hang my purse and her bag. Great dinner...but if anyone is listening...bring back the shrimp and grits!!!

    Ordered several different things and shared it with my husband. The blue crabcakes were tasty, the…read morescallop and mushroom risotto was just okay and a bit on the watery side and didn't have that much risotto. I am not accustomed to risotto being watery. The smoked octopus was sliced in pieces that were too thick and a little too chewy and the andouille sausage and black pepper overpowered the dish. Ordered the bourbon and bone marrow mostly for the presentation. It was WAAAY too rich and needed more bread to go with it. They should've served it with bread that wasn't buttered because the buttered bread even though tasty by itself was just too rich in combination with all of that bone marrow. The dish needed more balance. The ice cream sundae was unremarkable. Would have preferred it served with a choice of hot fudge or the caramel drizzle and since it was plain vanilla ice cream they could've drizzled a lot more caramel over it. The waitress did bring us more nuts when we asked, but they were busy at the time and she was the only server so it took her a while to get to us, and the ice cream was pretty melted by the time she delivered. We got there when they opened at 5 PM and they had two servers at that time. The place wasn't busy so it seemed like they had enough help for the amount of tables that were being seated. An hour and a half later, though, one server was missing (possibly taking a lunch break) and the only server remaining at several big parties to take care of which slowed down her responsiveness to the other smaller tables like ours. The music playing in the background seemed to fit the environment and was pleasant to listen to. It's a pretty casual atmosphere. The prices for what you get are a bit on the high end. Probably wouldn't go back unless someone else is paying. We didn't feel too bad this time because we had a gift certificate which covered most of our bill. Maybe we were choosing all the wrong items and should have just stuck to ordering meat dishes, which they might be better at making (with a name like Livestock). You'll have to check this place out yourself and see if they do a better job with meat and if the prices for those dishes are more reasonable. I gave this place four stars instead of three because the servers were friendly, the atmosphere was pleasant, and the food was mostly okay (tasty enough and filling).

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    4.3
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    Everything prepared with Love here You can tell that the bakers and cooks enjoy and take pride in…read moretheir work, deliciousness tastes like it Service is genuinely kind; consistently smiling whether from behind the dining counter or wonderful pastries and chantilly cakes or poi donuts Ohh how they are experts at making poi donuts : Liliha Bakery has the most moist tender flavorful POI DONUTS try the poi donut - do-nut eat just one! I dare you to try eat just one! Must have 2? (I confess, I've eaten 3!! Such a warm Ohana feeling when you dine in and enjoy the welcoming atmosphere whether Larger location Pearlcity or their original mostly take out location favorite counter/kitchen service It's like good therapy coming here!

    I know this is a revered institution, but our visit just wasn't very good. We went for breakfast:…read morethe pancakes were good, but the American Breakfast wasn't, and the potatoes were undercooked with a flavor that was almost too earthy. The pastries were just okay; we tried a few cake slices that were fine but unremarkable. The cinnamon roll was dry and hard, the malasadas were forgettable, and the haupia-filled malasada was surprisingly tart. It's possible some ingredients were locally sourced and just unfamiliar to our mainland palates, or maybe we simply caught them on an off day. The servers were curt but friendly, likely because the place was packed with tourists.

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    4.5
    (801 reviews)
    4.7 mi
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    It was so sad this business is closing down by Oct 31st. With rising food costs, inflation and…read morestaffing, it's understandable but I wish best endeavors for Chef Jason Peel and his staff. My fiance won a gift card actually 2 of them (from his coworker whom could not get a reservation secured), we knew we had to make the trip over before they officially close. We had multiple dishes, but staff made Kauai prawns and tomato miso black cod dishes on the house since they ran out the Hokkaido scallops. We ordered the short ribs, lobster appetizer, hamachi crudo and lastly sashimi moriawase to finish food palate. Lukki lemon dessert was great way to end to night. Ordered the Milk tea bouquet cocktail while my better half had water ( either way the food coma knock him out cold the rest of the night lol). To be honest, it was difficult to determine which dish was the best because the staff kept quality there despite it being busy every night since they announce the closure. Sashimi moriawase, fish was so fresh, reminded me of my time spent in Hokkaido and Sapporo. Short ribs was soft and rich in flavor. Both me and my fiance liked the lukki lemon dessert, like lemon meringue pie but broken down version. If you have a chance to dine here before closing and got a reservation, definitely will have a lovely dining experience and your stomach will be full by end of the night.

    Husband and I tried Nami Kaze in our recent trip to Hawaii. This place is huge! I was so glad to be…read moreseated in the side room because I found it to be a lot calmer, less people and no TV. The staff were friendly and very helpful with giving us recommendations. We ordered 3 appetizers and 2 entrees, and honestly it was too much food for us. We had leftovers for breakfast the next day! - For appetizers we got: Ulu Tots, Japanese Eggplant, and Corn Beignets. The Corn Beignets was the best. - For entree we got: Tomato Miso Black Cod and the Short Rib. Both were delicious and worth a try. Sad to see that this restaurant appears to be closing.

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