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    Bozu Japanese Restaurant

    4.5 (473 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars, Izakaya
    Closed 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    BOZU JAPANESE RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Chad K.

    Bozu was everything you'd hope for when thinking of a true Japanese izakaya experience. Every dish we tried was full of flavor, the service was amazing, and the atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and authentic. If you're in the Moiliili area and craving quality Japanese food, look no further. Whether it's sushi, chawanmushi, sashimi, kama, or just about any traditional Japanese dish, Bozu delivers. This is definitely a spot where you can sit back, enjoy the experience, and know you're being taken care of.

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    Kathy C.

    I came upon this place on a random night and may have found my new favorite place to eat at. The food was so good. I wish I ordered more food. The workers greet you when you come in and when you leave. There's a good amount of seating inside and the price is reasonable for the quality. This place also has parking outside too. I recommend coming here if you're craving japanese food or want to try something new. i'll be back!

    Oyster shooters
    Tricia M.

    Food was good. Ordered lobster dynamite, pork belly, tako, spicy tuna sushi, hamachi , unagi and avocado roll, shrimp tempura, grilled moi, salmon skin salad. My favorite was the salmon skin salad. Would have given another star but the service by one server was not satisfactory at all. We asked her what type of seafood was in the seafood dynamite and she said any kind . We asked what types? She said she didn't know and changes everyday. We were hoping she would say let me check but she didn't . We asked what was most popular and she basically said everything. I would say she wasn't much help. It is a small place so I would recommend making a reservation.

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    Alvin K.

    My buddy and I decided to get some sushi for dinner, after a tiring Friday. We hadn't been to Bozu in quite some time, since the last several times we tried, they were fully booked and the wait was going to be 2 hours. This time we lucked out, and it was only 45 minutes for the counter, so we headed over to the McCully Shopping Center and found parking fairly quickly. We still had about 30 minutes to kill, so we went to Osaka Teppanyaki downstairs to have a beer, while we waited. Ms. Akane was so gracious, as always, and sat us at their bar and we enjoyed a couple of draft beers, before heading upstairs. We were seated right away, and ordered the 5 assorted sashimi platter. My buddy had a salmon skin hand roll, which was stuffed with crispy salmon skin, a fair amount of salmon meat, thick slices of avocado, sprouts and rice, wrapped in crisp nori. The sashimi platter was amazing, and included thick slices of Salmon, Ahi, Hamachi, Scallop, and Snapper; all beautifully arranged and served with shredded daikon garnish, shiso leaves, red radish slices and washing wasabi. I was surprised that they didn't include and pickled ginger (and forgot to ask). Of course, we also had a couple of their oyster shooters; fresh, raw oyster on a bed of yamaimo in a light sauce, topped with a raw quail egg; so yummy. I ordered the chawanmushi (savory egg custard), which was served cold, topped with a grasping scoop of Ikura, crab and a small piece of uni; also great. A copious amount of sake accompanied our dinner, and we exited 90 minutes later, very satisfied. They were pretty busy on this Good Friday, and service, even at the counter, was a bit slow, but it was still a good night, and I'll definitely be back again, dinner, rather than later, hopefully.

    Seafood and vegetable kakiage
    Ariel M.

    My absolute favorite izakaya spot! I literally have cravings for the chilled/cold chawanmushi! It's topped with ikura, real crab, uni, and Shiso. A must try! I usually need to order more than one. I have gone numerous times and have tried many dishes.... Everything is delicious! There is something for everyone. (Their menu is pretty extensive) Some of my favorites include: -chawanmushi -chirashi -pork cheek skewers -seafood and vegetable kakiage -uni beef Shiso yamaimo rolls The staff are always very nice and attentive. The spot is clean and cozy with the standard Izakaya restaurant ambiance. It isn't large and fills up fast during prime dinner hours, so reservations are highly recommended. Tips: parking can be very limited during dinner hours. Going before 6pm of after 745pm will make parking easier. Also, many of the stalls are extremely tight. Large vehicles will have more difficulty with parking.

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    Gabriel P.

    Treated to a scrumptious Japanese dinner. My wife and I were invited to dinner at Bozu. Thank you to Craig C and wife Keli. Craig who had been here, raved about the Burdock tempura and stuffed Jalapeño. Both were excellent choices. The sushi that we ordered were all top grade. The restaurant is located on the second floor of the McCully Shopping center. I suggest making reservations. Enjoy

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    Daniel C.

    Hole in the wall. Totally authentic. Great food. Excellent sake menu. Wonderful service. Filled with locals.

    Mari H.

    Because it has a good reputation, I went there with a female friend. There are two parking spaces available, and there's also parking under the building, which is convenient. I had a hard time choosing from the menu. However, my friend only eats fish and vegetables, so we chose from those options. The presentation was beautiful, and the food was delicious. If you want to enjoy drinks, appetizers, and sushi, this is a recommended restaurant. The only thing to note is that reservations are required. We ordered tomato salad, seared mackerel sushi, chicken meatballs, bozu-style chawanmushi, fish sashimi (we were also able to eat the fried fish bones!), an octopus dish, and pickled bitter melon. 評判がよいので、女性の友人と2人で、いきました。ここは、パーキングスペースが、2つあり、ビルの下にも、スペースがあるので、便利です。メニューは、迷いました。しかし、友人は、魚と野菜しか食べない人なので、このメニューから、選びました。盛り付けも、美しいし、美味しいです。お酒とおつまみ、寿司を食べたいなら、おすすめの店です。注意点があるとしたら、要予約ですね。 我々が、オーダーしたのは、トマトおひたし、鯖のあぶりずし、鳥のつくね、bozu style chawanmushi. お魚の刺身(これは、骨の唐揚げも、食べれました!).タコのメニュー、ゴーヤの甘酢漬けでした。

    Kevin J.

    Bozu is a fun japanese izakaya with a well rounded menu offering great drinks, sushi, yakitori and even pastas! Started the meal with the skewers which were perfectly cooked and seasoned. You can choose to have it with soy sauce braise or salt. The pork cheek and jowl were really delicious but better with salt in my opinion. The jidori chicken I preferred with soy sauce. The squid tempura was a stand out for me. It was with dried squid which made it unique and different from calamari. Its fairly salty so better with a drink. The mentaiko pasta was solid and at a fair price! I would get it again

    Gigi W.

    I told my husband if he want to make me happy just take me to BOZU!I love the foods, drinks and services!

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    Craig T.

    Update on Bozu it's been awhile before pandemic I order take out for lunch now Bozu is only serving dinner . Tonight my 2 good friends decided to go out for sushi one of my buddy knows the owner so we sat on the bar and enjoyed all kinds of sushi . The fish was very fresh and all the side dishes were on Par . My favorite was the deep fried burdock (Gobo) . Along with the lobster dynamite . We all walked out happy campers definitely will be back . Support local

    Uni and oyster shooters!
    Safari C.

    It was really nice to return to Bozu after so long. Seeing the familiar faces behind the bar and on the floor really brought warmth to our already special evening. We started off with oysters and they were so good we finished with them as well. Then we had uni shooters to really kick off our celebration. There was something lemony and bright in one of the layers that made the sun shine in the creaminess of the sea urchin. Is this what led to the beef watercress salad just HITting? I mean she has been a winner every time but I think they also changed something in the recipe. I could be wrong. But the beef was especially tender, too. I was super moved. I didn't take a picture but the Tsukune (jidori chicken meatball) is a must. Select Tare (sauce) when asked. They make most of their sauces from scratch and yes, winner, winner chicken dinner. Best on island! Actually best I've ever had and I just got back from 3 months in Japan. Maybe one day I can be shown better, but as of right now, best. The last thing I'll mention for now, cuz I'll likely write another review, is the "yam" or nagaimo uni beef roll. Amazing! It was light yet grounding at the same time. And maybe it was a sleight of hand or tongue or cheek but the chew in the beef made me feel like there was more uni than there actually was. Talk about magical! I have this almost absurd thing where I feel ultimate forms of luxury when enjoying land and sea (surf and turf) and to get it in one well executed bite was metamorphic. I am changed. Thank you time and time again for such a great dining experience. We love you!

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    Jesse K.

    Bozu has such good vibes and makes you feel like you're in Japan! The atmosphere is cozy and authentic, making it one of our favorite spots. The Bozu chawanmushi is a must-order and always my favorite. Great food, great ambiance, and a place we love coming back to.

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    We only spend money at two places. Katsu, Richard and crew are always . Quality and service are excellent.

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    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.

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    4.5
    (801 reviews)
    3.5 mi
    $$

    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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    0.9 mi
    Happy hour specials
    Full bar

    "Jenny I've got your number...I need to make you mine...eight, six, seven, five, three oh nine..."…read morealthough this song and lyrics have nothing to do with 855 Aloha, that was the only thing upon my entry into this mysterious yet somehow still welcoming restaurant that kept playing over and over in my head. 855 Aloha is hip and trendy restaurant in the Waikīkī area of Honolulu that serves both the local community and tourists alike thanks to their buzzworthy mashup of Japanese, Chinese, Korean, and European influenced cuisine that represents the Hawaiian islands rich cultural melting pot. Located on the ground floor of the Romer House hotel, which itself had been recently gutted and remodeled in recent years, along Nāhua Street, 855 Aloha proudly establishes itself as a restaurant that has its roots engrained with a sense of nostalgia from a time when things moved a little slower, even in Hawai'i where things have always moved a little slower, so diners can gather, stay a little longer, which upon my visit I happily did so. Named for Hawaii's once-ubiquitous payphone number, 855 Aloha is a celebration of local history and a bit of an homage to the humble payphone, where a handful of change could connect people back to the mainland. What brought me here was the fact that on a previous journey to the Hawaiian islands, I stayed at the Romer House and thoroughly enjoyed my stay at the hotel, but never got around to visiting their main restaurant on the ground floor lobby. Upon a recent visit to Waikīkī, with the rain coming down in droves, I made it my mission to finally make it one of Waikīkī's most intriguing restaurants. Not having reservations for 855 Aloha was not a problem, as I made sure to call in advance and they said they were taking walk-ins this evening. Being sat in one of their large booths made me appreciate solo dining, and take in the ambiance of a dimly lit dining room. Beyond the cocktail and beverage section of the menu, the dinner menu at 855 Aloha is separated into categories including Sushi Rolls, otherwise known as Roll Call; Salads, otherwise known as Fresh Talk; Shareable Pupus and Appetizers, otherwise known as Party Line; Large Plates, otherwise known as Main Line; Sides, otherwise known as What's Your Extension; and Desserts, otherwise known as Sweet Talk. To start my meal I ordered their Hello Goodbye cocktail which featured Tequila Blanco, Mezcal, Housemade Ginger Syrup, Honey and Lemon. A sultry cocktail that was deep in texture and flavor, this was a nice start to my meal. To eat with my cocktail, I ordered their Cali Roll which was filled with Snow Crab, Avocado, Cucumber and Sesame. This was your traditional sushi roll elevated in an only-in-Hawaii sense of mind. Since I was famished for food, I knew I wanted something hearty, and their Chinatown Chili Crisp Chicken which was served with Gai Lan vegetables, as well as Charred Lemon, and topped with Cilantro. To pair with my entrée, I ordered their Furikake Rice. As I sipped on my cocktail I enjoyed my Cali Roll piece by piece and knew that the food at 855 Aloha was truly elevated and I knew for the rest of my evening I was in for a real treat. My chicken entrée and bowl of steamed rice topped with furikake seaweed and sesame seeds would come out next and I would not be disappointed as it was juicy and flavorful with every bite. The chicken entrée was not the largest dish so sharing this one entrée seems doubtful the side of steamed rice definitely fills up any diner. I didn't think I had any room for dessert but changed my mind when I reviewed their menu, and their Chocolate Haupia Pie topped with Toasted Coconut and Whipped Cream was simply too good to ignore. My total bill for this visit to 855 Aloha was $90.06 that included tax and was before grtuity was added in, which was higher than most, but well worth the price tag. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to 855 Aloha, as it represented the true diverse cultures of Hawaii, thanks to the energy and kindness of the Japanese hospitality that this restaurant represents. Seeing my fellow diners, both large parties and couples enjoy themselves, in such a place where people were clearly bonding over their meal and drinks in such a laid back yet still dynamic social environment was a real treat. "I got it, I got it, I got it...for a good time, for a good time call...855 Aloha!

    The front desk recommended 855 Aloha while at check in. He gave me a dining card where if I dined…read moreat certain restaurants, I would receive 15% off. As it was my first night in Hawaii and we didn't have dinner yet, sure why not try it? While waiting to be seated, I had asked the staff at 855 Aloha if the 15% discount would apply for guests at the hotel, and quite oddly, she said she didn't know. Upon being seated, I asked our server and strangely, she also didn't know and said she would ask someone. Sort of made me confused and gaslighted that I'm being told two different things. As it's our first time dining at 855 Ahola, we tried a few entrees and I would say that it's flavorful and delicious; much better than I would have expected. $12 for sparkling water, a little pricier but the food was good. I did enjoy my late meal / dinner. My only complaint would be that when the bill arrived, no discount was applied. I had told three servers that I was a guest at the hotel, had my key card and ID as well. The server came back and she applied 10% off. At that point, I just paid for the bill and left a 20% tip for gratuity. Being in Hawaii, especially after a long flight and it being our first meal which happens to be very late and it's dinner, would have liked for the hotel to have just honored the 15% discount without having to ask about it so many times. 15% discount won't break my wallet but it's more about the principle and fairness -- it is actually listed on the website as well. It made me feel like 855 Aloha wasn't very honest. The food itself was good but I would probably just skip this one next time.

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    855 Aloha
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    Fujiyama Texas Hawaii Kushi-Katsu Izakaya

    Fujiyama Texas Hawaii Kushi-Katsu Izakaya

    4.2
    (496 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    What a gem! You may…read morenot know what to expect when you see this restaurant's name, but don't be fooled, this is a very authentic Japanese place with delicious food! They have classic Izakaya otsumami plates and they are known for their kushikatsu. You put in your order by filling out a paper menu with the quantities you want - a great, super easy system! They have good sake and other refreshing drinks and the service is friendly and attentive. We got the kinpira gobo and a ton of kushiages! The cheese and quail eggs are always delicious, the scallop and beef were also tender and tasty. The fried garlic and veggies were also a nice touch! None of the breading seemed greasy or heavy and we left feeling great! I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for some authentic kushikatsu. They are also open late, so a great place to go after drinking! ;)

    Decent izakaya in a cute spot, and bonus points for lots of parking! We came here on a weekday…read morearound 5:30 and had no problem being seated, but by about 6 or 6:30 they were filling up. We had a bunch of different kushi katsu sticks, but some of our favorites were the mochi and meat dumplings. They are relatively inexpensive, so even though you have to order quite a few to be full, our bill was reasonable. The katsu was good but not incredible. While having it in stick form is fun, in the future, I'd probably opt to go to one of the many amazing standard katsu places over this spot. Overall, a solid fun dinner spot but nothing amazing.

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    Inside from the top seating area
    Inside from the top seating area
    Yakisoba, extremely salty
    Yakisoba, extremely salty
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    Bozu Japanese Restaurant - sushi - Updated August 2026

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