Asahi Grill

3.8 (442 reviews)

ModerateBreakfast & Brunch, Seafood, Sandwiches

Closed • 7:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

Mike C.

Meeting a group of friends, we were scheduled to have dinner at a sushi place on Kapiolani. However, when we had an additional guest join, they were unable to accommodate our party size so we pivoted in coming here for a Monday dinner. Coming a little before 6 pm, we were seated at a large table on the right side as you enter. We were given menus and a mini stand bearing the specials (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=384&select=Q-2RfKq-qlq0oDIR9D5_Pw). With so many options from various cuisines, I debated between two specials before copying a fellow diner's order. I started with a Plantation iced tea (camera fell asleep) which exceeded my expectations both in taste and recipe as there were chunks of pineapple in this. Will definitely get this again. For my meal, I ordered the grilled steak w/ mushrooms and onions, medium rare (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=48&select=RuU1tSZFOp4JYKqA5eqhHQ), which was cooked perfectly (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=48&select=PyXAny5Mv4-r4SxPNlYyNw). Not wanting to detract from the meat flavor, I passed on adding any steak sauce to this. The grilled onions and mushrooms paired well with the steak and rice. It came with a side salad with oriental dressing (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=hJY6RgJ9Z7QNTIRbJmUrCw), made with tomato and cucumber slices which reduced my guilt from eating red meat again on my trip. One friend shared a bite of her opakapaka with me and it was delicious too. I might have that next time. The star of this meal was an off-menu dessert which I will name Danny's malasadas (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=384&select=nfS8hpyo9FqzugwwVs2m0Q). If he is there and on shift, GET THIS! He even shared his recipe for malasadas ala Danny (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=48&select=l7z8r8-g5z97TEliu9xbag), perhaps a menu item name in the future?. Our party of five were nodding our heads side to side from the deliciousness of these. I really enjoy dining at local places, you know, the non-touristy spots that you'll see neighbors from the area walking in for a meal. Big thanks to Danny for his sense of humor and recommendations besides being our party photographer for this reunion meal. The dining was only half full when we arrived and stayed about the same when we left. Looking forward to coming back here and you know what we'll have for dessert.

Mai V.

First things first, parking. There are three separate parking lots on the block and they each have some designated spots reserved for the restaurant, so be sure to park in one of these spots if you dine here. This looks like a hole in the wall place from the outside, but don't be deceived, the inside of this place serves up some of the best food! They're famous for their oxtail soup, so of course I had to try it! I ordered "Our Famous Oxtail Soup" mini which was far from mini. It included a decent sided bowl of soup with brimming full of oxtail meat, parsley and greens, as well as white rice and extra ginger. It was phenomenal! It reminded me of vietnamese cuisine, a cross between canh thuon and pho duoi bo. The broth was light yet flavorful and the meat was perfectly tender. The service was swift and so accommodating. I came during a busy time (lunch) but they were able to seat me immediately. I ordered a plantation ice tea and it was delivered in a huge goblet. So refreshing! I also had the kona coffee italian gelato pie which was delicious! I definitely want to come back to try some of their other dishes.

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A Y.

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I came here one Sunday afternoon with my parents for lunch. I love eggplant, so of course I decided to order the Eggplant Tempura Curry. As soon as I looked at it when my ordered arrived, I was thoroughly disappointed. It did not look appealing at all. I started eating it and my initial reactions were correct. The tempura was doughy and sort of mushy. This was definitely not tempura as it should be. The eggplant was a little cold and did not have too much taste. It seemed as if the tempura eggplant was just microwaved and served, and it still wasn't even warm enough. It was definitely not fresh. I tried soaking it in the curry sauce but that didn't really help. So I've come here several times before and the food was pretty decent. So I'm not sure what happened this time but it was not good. It may be awhile before I come here again. read more

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Bert S.

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Pains me a little to give 3 stars. First, let me talk about why I'm going back and what went right. The food was exactly what I needed after a week of chain restaurants in the Midwest. I'm three hours in from 12 hours of travel and I ordered Goya Chanpuru. The pork was Japanese style Char Shiu (no red coloring, just slow roasted pork) and was great with the goya. The goya was cooked just right and not overcooked. Someone obviously called out at the last minute because there was only one waitress for the whole dining room. Once we were seated it took 10 minutes to one menu for a table of 5 people because they had run out of menus. Not sure how or why this happens. Service was slow but the waitress was rushing to service the whole dinner rush. Leaving on a positive note, their garlic fried rice was great. When I go to the sister location, Kapiolani Coffee House, the fried rice is coated in oil. Not the case here. read more

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Kalama E.

5 years ago

Food is consistently great!!! Reasonable priced. Love their own Kim-Chee Fried Rice, gyoza, & Garlic Chicken--super good with a draft Orion Beer. read more

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Walter W.

5 years ago

This place would be considered "local". So if you expect fine dining by Gordon Ramsey, you might want to go somewhere else. Portions are good sized and the food is tasty. We stumbled onto this place because we stayed at the Pagoda Hotel across the street. The wait help is very attentive. Shrimp/vegetable tempura is a favorite of mine. read more

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Grace L.

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4 years ago

We got the japanese breakfast and the oxtail soup. Everything was super flavorful and tasty! read more

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Ray F.

3 years ago

This is the Top of the top mom and pops kind of place. To eat. Chris's personality and Customer service was 2nd to none.. and the Food was Broke da mouth AWESOME! Kool spot to hang out and watch a Playoff game too. Oxtail, Tripe, and the Beef Stew is probably the Best there is out there. See for your self and be blown away. Mahalo Chris for the great dining experience.. read more

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Jeanine O.

5 years ago

Got today's special for $13.50. Plenty roast pork slices with lots of gravy. Couldn't finish all of it. My friends ordered their favorite Lechon Katalin. This never disappoints. read more

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Logan V.

4 years ago

The service was exceptionally great! 30min prior to closing we walked inside and was greeted right away. Server was very accommodating and sat us where we requested with no hassle or guilt. Upon ordering we were indecisive since it's our first time at this restaurant overall and the server was kind enough to let us sample the chicken papaya first by making a small bowl. That just made us feel appreciated. We definitely would be back to try more on the menu. Atmosphere is spacious and very clean. The oxtail soup was perfect and hot. Taste very good! Food was bought out quick. Just the tables that we sat first and second time was wobbly. Need to have a more sturdy tables. Also, it was be nice to serve ice water with actual ice inside. read more

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Claudia M.

4 years ago

The mini oxtail soup was excellent. My only qualm was that the soup could have been hotter. Soup should be hot enough to last until the last sooonful. Service was excellent. The waiter was attentive...refilling our water cups and checking back to be sure everything was ok. Parking is plentiful on the Kokohead side of the restaurant on waialae avenue. read more

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Priscilla T.

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This place is located right next to Yogur Story. Parking is shared with a number of restaurants & is open to the public. Came here one night after a paint night to grab a late dinner. My significant other & I haven't been to this place; but our friends suggested it. Inside was a pretty decent size and bathroom is along the back by the karaoke & bar. You can sing from the bar tv screen. They have mic's and etc. I give this place a 3/5 stars bc of the bug I found in my water, however they did change the cup. When they actually refill our water, the bottom of the pitcher was leaking water drips on top of our food! Disgusting right! We were all still eating, but didn't have a appetite to eat after that. The food is okay. Everyone has their own opinion and experience at this place. However, I wasn't a big fan. The chicken katsu plate, that I ordered had hardly any meat and it was kinda too crunchy. My friends food, they claim it was food, along with the fried rice. So I guess give this place a try and see how you like it. read more

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Terry L.

4 years ago

Me and my coworkers went to have some oxtail soup and it was great Highly recommend it

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Aaron K.

4 years ago

Asahi Grill was great, the food was good, the cook was awesome and the manager waiter Will was funny and welcoming. I would recommend going there. I know we are planning on going back. read more

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Margaret V.

5 years ago

What a GEM! The ox-tail soup was better than perfection, the only problem was I ordered a mini. : ) the perfect whole in the wall and the service was phenomenal. flavor, flavor, flavor. We walked everywhere to eat and this place was right across from us. Great specials we wanted to order, but you can only eat so much! Two big thumbs up! read more

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Daphne K.

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Came to try this place out because the hubby was craving oxtail broth and seeing that this was a local favorite, we decided to give it a try. Although the soup base was decent, it wasn't anything spectacular. We are so lucky to have legit oxtail broth in California that we know when it's good broth and unfortunately this place isn't it. Presentation of the food was not impressive and the oxtail itself was more like small beef ribs with a lot more fat than meat in it. We tried the ahi poke bowl with their special sauce (literally just mayo and sriracha sauce mixed together) with some avocado, white rice, furikake, and massage. Wasn't impressed. If anything we regretted trying this place out and figured that either 1) people who liked this placed ordered something else 2) people here don't know what good food is all about. There are other better places to eat in Hawaii.. this isn't i. read more

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Chelle A.

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After reading many reviews. I needed to try this place out as I'm a big fan of oxtail soup. I got the regular size oxtail soup. We came here once they opened didn't have to wait. The amount of meat you get is good and the to soup was delicious. It will be one my go to places to revisit when I come to Oahu on vacation read more

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Nelly M.

4 years ago

Considering the hype and how it was back in the day, the food was okay. Food was good but every time I wanted the Chinese chicken salad, they didn't have it. read more

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Andrew Y.

3 years ago

Their Oxtail Soup was delicious. The loco moco was ok at best. But if you are looking for a great Oxtail Soup, it's here.

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Belinda V.

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Fly away, fly away, parsley.... This is the place that has become my number one choice for "Oxtail Soup". It's like, OMG! This is really good! Yes, I am a picky eater and a picky eater I am. But when I tasted this, I was Oxtail smoshtail it's really good. I've actually been going around trying to see who actually is the best Oxtail Soup. Even as far as California Hotel in Las Vegas lol. But today of all days. I came back to my Number #1 place to eat and ohhhhhhhhh yes! Add some ginger and I got it going on with no stopping me until...... and there it was, a fly, at the bottom of the bowl. Dead to world and aaauuugghhhh I can't eat this anymore! I just went from a 10 to a 2! OMG! A fly! Do you n ow how gross and OMG! A fly! I got the waitress attention and brought it to her attention and she showed and spoke to the Chef. She came back to me and said. Uh, flies are attracted to the parsley so it will have a fly in your food. WHAT!!! I've never heard that before! Well, afterwards she said that she won't charge me for it. OMG! I almost a fly! Well, now Asahi Grill has been crossed off my list. I can't fathom to go back there. I'll just go to my other fantabulous places to eat this. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ and now I'm speechless. Have a great day and a smh until then. read more

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Justin B.

3 years ago

I'm really digging this new Asahi Grill. Been here twice and ate the loco moco both times. Both times the loco moco was action, can't beat a home made patty, and gravy, and the eggs were cooked perfectly. Also tried the Kim chee fried rice, very mild on the Kim Chee so if you like the Korean style with choke Kim Chee, this isn't the place for you. We will be returning whenever we are in the area and want some local/Japanese food. read more

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Sandy I.

6 years ago

Asked for a take out, a NO meat stew For my 93 year old Dad (for obvious reasons) with a little more gravy and here's what was served. I made the request, repeating the order twice, with the waitress confirming the order. This is what was served; A LOT of meat, hardly any gravy. Not happy, very disappointed. Dad not happy, couldn't eat meat. Thank you very much. read more

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Carly N.

4 years ago

Aloha Yelp ohana. Just wanted to share that Asahi Grill Keeaumoku has closed already before their January 21 date because they ran out of food. Was totally bummed because all week I was thinking about their amazing Hamburger Steak with Lup Cheong fried rice & Lecheon. Will definitely miss this local spot, I hope the new High Rise people consider retail spots for small restaurant owners to come back to because Hawaii is truly loosing iconic eateries. Mahalo for some amazing grindz Asahi Grill!! See you at the Ward location. read more

Asahi Grill - They closed early before the 21st! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Ginet H.

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Always the go to for some delicious local grinds. Warning that they are remodeling so it's a little bussup. But the food is on point! Tried the chicken papaya and it was onolicious! Husband had fries and a cheeseburger! Thought it was going to be empty but lots of takeout and dine in! read more

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Ronni H.

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5 years ago

There was no wait time. The staff was friendly and professional. The food was hot and tasty. I will definitely be coming back.

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Celina Y.

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We didn't plan to go to Asahi Grill, but traffic and "starving" children led us here lol. The place was pretty dead on for a Saturday lunch hour, so we were seated and attended to right away. Asahi Grill is supposedly known for their ox tail soup but oddly none of us ordered it. Instead we ordered the mahi mahi plate, Chinese chicken salad, fried noodles, California roll, and gyoza. The mahi mahi was dry and everything else was mediocre. I don't know about you, but I'm not down for paying $60 for mediocre food and service. If I find myself stuck in traffic with starving children, I might go back....otherwise I don't see myself finding the need to drive across island for Asahi Grill. read more

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C M.

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7 years ago

I've never had bad food here. Drinks are excellent as well. They have daily specials with very reasonable prices and portion size. The braised beef and papaya soup are delicious!! Each week I try something new. Don't let his hole in the wall place pass you by. read more

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Coz H.

4 years ago

Asahi Grill opened in Kaimuki!!! We had the wonderful oxtail soup and shoyu pork, not greasy, so delicious. Chris told us the shoyu pork had a Filipino prep twist to it, and I had noticed the same thing! Good menu with Okinawa and Filipino dishes... The staff were so friendly too! We'll be back! read more

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Lucia K.

4 years ago

Everything we ordered came out fast, and was delicious! The friendliest and most attentive restaurant staff I've ever experienced. New Waialae location is a winner! read more

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Maxine L.

4 years ago

Mahalo to Chris, our waiter at Asahi Grill in KAIMUKI. He was awesome took excellent care of all of us very friendly and they have onolious food. I had the Japanese breakfast and it was so very onolicous. I also found out they have special desserts. They have Uber & Open Table. I already told several friends & family about Asahi Grill's food, ambience, and awesome staff & cooks. It will be one of my favorite and regular hangouts. I can hardly wait to try everything on the menu. Mahalo Nui Loa Chris & Asahi Grill Kaimuki!! They close on Wednesdays, but on all the other days serve breakfast, lunch & dinner. read more

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Laurie Y.

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9 years ago

So glad they have an Asahi Grill at this location. They have daily specials which are so reasonable. They even have "mini" portions which is ideal!! My girlfriend had the chicken green papaya soup & she loved it! I had the mini oxtail soup which was perfect! For $12.95 you get 2 scoops of white or brown rice & all the minced ginger you want! The oxtail was tender & cooked through so it wasn't chewy plus i love that the soup wasn't filled with peanuts! So i could eat & drink the whole bowl! So satisfying!! read more

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Tadashi M.

9 years ago

Just to make this review fair, let me just say that Asahi grill have always been one of my "favorite" restaurant as a local, living here on Oahu. So the "Taste" have not disappointed me even on my last visit. However, the last visit was also a huge disappointment. I visited the restaurant with my wife for a late dinner around 9pm and the very first server that saw us coming in, did not even bother to say "hello" nor "welcome" even though we had an eye contact with the server. Not a very welcoming gesture, not nice. After we walked into the restaurant, we were seated quickly, which was good, but it was mostly because there was hardly anyone eating at that time. Our waiter came to take our order rather fast, which was "okay" because i already knew what I wanted to order, however my wife was still deciding. But the server rushed my wife and she was basically forced to make her order, before she was 100% sure. Food came out fast as usual, one of the good part of this restaurant. The taste of Ono food here never disappointed us ever, so I give a huge Mahalo to the chef. But the servers there were just awful... Not a single time the server came by to refill our water cups. The business was very slow around 9pm but the servers were not attentive at all. Before we finished eating our food, the server even brought the chit to us and made us feel like we had to leave. I even had to look up the business hours, I actually thought they were closing and was rushing us, but it turns out, the restaurant was open for another 2 hours. What was the worst part was, we decided to pay with cash, so we were expecting the server to ask us if we needed the change, but NO, the server just snatched the chit from our table and kept all the change as if they deserved every dollars that was "over" the minimum 15% service fee. 1 star for the cleanliness. 1 more star for the excellent food. Minus 3 stars for the very poor service. I will probably visit the other location, by the Ward next time. It is very disappointing for the restaurant with long history and excellent taste to have tasteless unfriendly service. read more

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Jenn L.

3 years ago

Very disappointed, we have eaten the Ward Ave location a lot but the kaimuki location is no where close to the Ward location. The adobo fried rice & the kalbi fried rice was just not good, not much favor. Next time we will just go to the Ward location, at least you know the food will be good. read more

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Dona H.

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I went on Wednesday day this week and decided to get one of the weekly special, the stuffed cabbage. This was a very disappointing. It was just terrible. My friend that doesn't cook could probably do much better than that! Every time I go there, I try something different because I want to find something else besides having the same thing, the steamed fish with the soy sauce. This seems to be the only best tasting thing on the whole menu. I like their fried rice but I've recently been staying away from rice. read more

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Gabriella E.

3 years ago

I love this local diner. Order garlic fried rice and you won't be able to stop yourself from eating more. The portions are large but, they offer half sizes on some items. The service is quick and the servers have a good sense of humor. Excellent value, very reasonably priced. read more

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Took my mother out to lunch and we sat in the second booth close to the bathrooms on the bar side due to the lunch time crowd. I ordered my cheese burger and fries and my mother ordered her club sandwich and fries. We got our tab and I paid with my debit card and left a tip of 32% due to the holidays. The next evening while checking my balance I noticed they added on an extra amount to my charges from what was reflected on my two receipts. I called the restaurant to file a complaint and asked for the manager I spoke to a nice woman on the phone who told me she will have the manager contact me. Unfortunately she stated, the manager would not be in till Friday. I then asked for a call back from the manager ASAP due to this is not something to just leave alone this is a loyal customers money that was taken without knowledge of. How would the manager feel if this happened to her?! Or how would the owner feel about this if it happened to him?! The woman called me back to inform me that the manager will meet me tomorrow to take care of this problem. I really hope this doesn't happen again. This is forgery and so not right. What's unreal is that I circle my totals on the receipts every time.. smh Everyone PLEASE, check your bank accounts during this holiday season to make sure this doesn't happen to you. It could happen anywhere! PLEASE Be Alert and always check you bank accounts. Aloha, read more

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Anna N.

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7 years ago

Asahi Grill is located on Keeaumoku next to Sorabal and YogurStory, it was my first time eating here and it was amazing! The food came out about 8-10 mins after we ordered, our waiter was very nice and the food was delicious. When they say they're known for their famous oxtail soup, they're not kidding! And their fried rice was the best, some places are too saucy or not enough flavor but it was perfect, to my taste here. The price was very good for their portion as well so you're getting your money's worth. read more

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Lisa A.

4 years ago

So happy this restaurant is in Kaimuki! Amazing, super friendly service and everything was ono. We had the shoyu saimin and shrimp fried rice. We will definitely be back! read more

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V V.

4 years ago

First time here, I like the Ward better.. the adobo fried rice was over cooked rice and no adobo, the lechon was very hard and no tomato and onion in it, fried saimen was do little.. I should've looked at my take out order before leaving the site, oh well not sure if I'll be going again anytime soon. Unless they improve on the cooking.. their Keeamoku site was also even better and bigger servings. But the staff was ok read more

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Ethan E.

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7 years ago

first of... food is amazing! great prices. and essence is truly a gem and you should seriously be grateful to have her as an employee!!! read more

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We came here originally for Yogurstory, we wanted to try the pancakes but the majority wanted the "famous oxtail" so we came here instead, which was a mistake. We were a large group, 7 adults and a child. We were seated at a table that could hold 6 people at max.. Anyways, we all placed our orders one at a time which consisted of kimchi fried rice, oxtail soup, beef stew, loco moco with lup xeong fried rice, sweet potato fries, garlic chicken, chicken katsu with kim chee fried rice and fried noodles. Our orders slowly came out, at different times as well but we're a family so we don't care too much for timing. Everyone just eats. The chicken katsu arrives, but with curry sauce on it. When we brought it to our waitress' attention, she claims that it was on the menu and we had to specify which sauce katsu or curry sauce. I thought "well that sucks for customer service, if you know the menu at least let us know there were options instead of choosing for us." However, upon closer inspection of the menu, no where did it say curry sauce.. and our waitress took it back to remake. While we're on misunderstanding the menu, I had to clarify with our waitress, we wanted sweet potato fries, not regular. I get "oh, not regular." -_- No, not regular, please. I'd go to McD's if I wanted fries... Then my sister's loco moco with kim chee fried rice arrives. Oh wait... It's suppose to be lup xeong fried rice. =/ At this point I think we had made a big enough fuss over our food, but we should be allowed to since we are paying for it. But my sister insisted she will keep it. I received my garlic chicken, it was bleh. The "garlic" sauce was closer to a sweet and sour/teriyaki/garlic mix. It was hard and I was not impressed. I would probably not come again, nor would I recommend. read more

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Went in about and hour before closing. wait wasn't long. Server was friendly and consistent. Food was ONO!!! Prolly best oxtail soup had in hawaii in a rest. read more

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3008 Waialae Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
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(808) 744-9067
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https://asahigrill.net

Hours

What time does Asahi Grill open?

Asahi Grill opens at 7:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday and Saturday.Asahi Grill opens at 5:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday and Saturday.

What time does Asahi Grill close?

Asahi Grill closes at 2:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.Asahi Grill closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday and Saturday.Asahi Grill closes at 1:30 PM on Saturday.

Mon-Fri, Sun 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PMSat 7:00 AM - 1:30 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Asahi Grill take credit cards?

Yes, Asahi Grill takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Asahi Grill have catering options?

No, Asahi Grill does not have catering options.

Does Asahi Grill have a drive thru?

No, Asahi Grill does not have a drive thru.

Does Asahi Grill have a happy hour?

No, Asahi Grill does not have a happy hour.

Does Asahi Grill serve alcohol?

Yes, Asahi Grill serves alcohol. Beer & Wine Only

Indoor Amenities

Does Asahi Grill allow dogs?

No, Asahi Grill does not allow dogs.

Does Asahi Grill have TVs?

Yes, Asahi Grill has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Asahi Grill have bike parking?

Yes, Asahi Grill has bike parking.

Does Asahi Grill have outdoor seating?

No, Asahi Grill does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Asahi Grill have parking?

Yes, Asahi Grill has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Asahi Grill wheelchair accessible?

No, Asahi Grill is not wheelchair accessible.

Does Asahi Grill have free WiFi?

Yes, Asahi Grill has free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

Oxtail soup is a signature dish at Asahi Grill. Its origins date back more than 70 years. It first became widely popular in 1949 when Kapiolani Coffee Shop hung up its sign. Asahi Grill is the sister restaurant of that historic establishment. While the location, the owners behind the business, and the Hawaiian dining scene have changed over the years, one thing has remained constant: the time-honored flavors that Asahi Grill has preserved. We offer a wide variety of classic island-style dishes, including oxtail soup. In Hawaii, where diverse cultures intersect, we invite you to sample the unique local cuisine that has developed through Asian influences, particularly those from China and Okinawa. We offer a casual, homey menu that island locals describe as "broke da mouth grindz."

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Asahi Grill Reviews in Other Languages

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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.

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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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Duke's Waikiki

I came in here on vacation with some friends, looking for a spot to grab drinks. We heard the…read moreatmosphere was fun, but what really made it special was our bartender Gabe. He was so good that we came back a second night for him specifically. He gave us great conversation the whole night and really went the extra mile to make sure that we enjoyed our time. I would highly recommend coming here and definitely ask for Gabe specifically!!

Always have a great experience at Duke's. We've eaten at the Duke's in Maui several times and have…read morealways enjoyed it. They serve a ton of people but they are always friendly and accommodating. Nice, casual setting. Krissie, our server, did a wonderful job as we had eight folks at our table. We had the calamari appetizer which was very good. I had the Huli Huli chicken which was good. I couldn't finish it as I had to save room for a Hula Pie! My wife had the prime rib and it was excellent. Mashed potatoes and asparagus were tasty. Oh, and the gift shop has clothes at a reasonable price compared to other clothing shops in Honolulu. AND THE HULA PIE!!!!!!

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Blue Water Shrimp

Locally owned & operated

Kid friendly

Quick friendly service. Food is delicious. We hade bbq chicken and ribs. Highly recommendread more

This restaurant was an instant hit. Tucked away in a small area of the resort, but impossible to…read moremiss because of the incredible aromas coming from the kitchen. Between my fiancé and me, we tried about nine different menu items, and every dish impressed us. The Hawaiian BBQ chicken was hands down the standout dish, and the snapper filet was absolutely amazing. The banana bread is a must-try. The staff was knowledgeable, courteous, and welcoming throughout the entire experience. Melanie was nothing short of a superstar -- kind, respectful, and incredibly informative about the restaurant and menu. Easily one of the best servers we have ever had. We will definitely be returning, not only for the restaurant but to see Melanie again as well. Great job, Blue Water & Melanie!

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Garlic Shrimp Plate

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Restaurant 604

Great food, great service! Can't go wrong with fish and chips! Our server was very helpful with…read moreanswering questions on the food & drinks.

Kalei provided exceptional service during my visit. She was incredibly sweet, attentive, and made…read moresure everything was taken care of throughout the entire experience. Her friendly personality and genuine kindness made me feel welcomed and valued. She checked in regularly, anticipated our needs, and ensured everything went smoothly. Outstanding customer service like hers truly stands out. Thank you, Kalei!!!

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Fish tacos, chips and salsa, and a cold beer at 604 Restaurant--laid-back waterfront vibes in Oahu

Hula Grill Waikiki

Food good. Location restaurant good for dinner and lunch…read more Revesation om time. Fish is fresh

We had dinner here last week with a large group of 15, and everything went perfectly from start to…read morefinish. Our reservation was honored right on time, and the location couldn't have been better -- we caught the most beautiful sunset while settling in. Dinner was amazing, the drinks were great, but what truly made the night special was our server, Alex. He was absolutely incredible -- kind, friendly, and so knowledgeable. He walked us through the menu, gave spot‑on recommendations, and handled our group effortlessly. We had two tables (one for kids and one for adults) and three different families, and he made ordering and paying feel easy and organized. We'll definitely be returning on our next trip back. Highly recommend!

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Chad Y.

12 years ago

So here's the thing, if your restaurant is empty on a Sunday night at 9:30 (they close at 11), your service should be on top of it and the food should come out correct. Is that really asking too much for a business that supposedly specializes in food/service? That's not asking for much but apparently when you order and dine at Asahi Grill, it is. No service? Check. Brown rice instead of white rice like you ordered? Check. [Server's response: Oh, I thought you wanted brown.. (walks away)] Food over salted? Check. Hamburger patty contains several pieces of inedible, chunky, hard pieces of muscle/cartilage? Check. Have to get your salad yourself at the window cause they forget? Check. No water refill, check on food, ANYTHING!? Oh wait, already checked no service, but Check! To top it all off, I ordered a Loco Moco with 1/2 brown gravy and 1/2 curry gravy. (On the menu, the LM with gravy or curry is the same price). When I went to the counter to pay (apparently, check delivery to table is too much to ask at this establishment) I notice '$1.00 Extra Curry Gravy.' EXTRA? Well you get the picture. Needless to say, I will not be coming back and in fact encouraging others to not as well. read more

Josh F.

Elite 26

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2 years ago

Asahi Grill is well-known for its famous oxtail soup, and my recent visit confirmed why. Nestled conveniently with ample parking on the side, the restaurant maintains a clean and welcoming atmosphere. The staff's attentiveness added to the pleasant experience. The oxtail soup, their signature dish, lived up to its reputation--flavorful broth, thick, tender pieces of meat, and served in portions that justify the price. Alongside the soup, I tried the pork chop, which was equally satisfying. For anyone with a craving for oxtail soup or looking for a unique dining option, Asahi Grill is definitely worth a visit. read more

Harvey S.

11 years ago

Best known for their ox tail soup. Very tasty. Enjoy the soup, wish they would add kai choy it it, would be more tasty. Other local food is their lup cheong fried rice. Its ono licous. Parking can be a problem during dinner hours. Service is quick and prices is reasonable. Good local food. read more

aaliyah b.

4 years ago

if i Could give this place a 0/5 i would this shit is nasty asf they fucked my order up then took it back and brought the same thing back 30 mins later never again DO NOT I REPEAT DO NOT EAT HERE this is the nastiest place on the island someone needs to call the health department read more

Tony I.

5 years ago

My family and I have enjoyed coming to Asahi for years. We always order the same, their oxtail soup. Usually the soup is very hot which is what we expect. This time the soup was barely hot, rice was cold and the oxtail was warm. Very disappointing read more

John T.

7 years ago

My co-worker and I like to come here on Mondays and Thursdays because they have prime rib. I also like their beef stew. There's plenty of options on the menu so guarantee you can find something that you like. read more