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Food here is pretty tasty and authentic though in order to be full, it's expensive because you have to pay per screwer. For 3 adults it came out to about $80 a person!!! Because of the price I did not think it was worth it, especially because service was terrible. The biggest downside about the service is that we were never checked on and never had waters refilled. This was especially a problem because the food is salty, and I was dying for water and could never get their attention. For the price, I expect my waters to be refilled and to be checked on. Pros: Sashimi was super fresh. The Ume and Shiso wrapped meats were unique compared to other screwer places and very unique. Cons: rice balls were supposed to be crispy, but they were super mushy. Edamame was way overcooked. Service was super slow and never checked on us. All in all, I don't think I would come back because of the value.
food, the service, to the cozy Japanese-style vibe. We're all about the grilled skewers here the chicken skins, bacon wrapped enoki mushrooms, sausage, grilled corn, and asparagus were all so ono. So much flavor in every bite! They've also got a solid menu with shabu shabu hot pot, sizzling hot pan dishes, ramen noodles, and more perfect for sharing with friends or fam. My son can't stop talking about the watercress salad with Japanese sesame dressing light, fresh and super tasty. The atmosphere feels like a little piece of Japan warm lighting, cool decor and such a welcoming crew. We noticed how they even greet new customers walking in makes you feel right at home. If you're looking for a chill, delicious spot with that comforting izakaya energy, Carp Dori is the one. :))
Every time I come here I am transported back to Japan with the friendly staff vibes and variety of options for food at an amazing quality! I usually come here at night time so it's too late to get the lunch special, but I was finally able to try it! The amount of food you get is well worth the $18.99! This visit we got the Yakiniku Teishoku, Sashimi Teishoku and assorted skewers with Hamachi Sashimi. The Sashimi Teishoku is great value with 6 pieces of sashimi ( 2 salmon, 2 ahi, 2 hamachi). The Yakiniku Teishoku has meat and onions. All Teishoku sets come with miso soup, rice, side salad, potato salad and egg. I recommend the Asparagus, Mushrooms, chicken skin, Miso Pork & Shiso, and Chicken with Ume for the Yakitori options!
Amazing amazing amazing! Food, service & everything was TOP TIER! My husband & I came to mccully to go to our usual sushi spot but they were closed. We stumbled upon this place and it was so goood. It was my husband's first time trying yakitori. We came for lunch and they had teishoku lunch specials that came with miso soup, rice, side salad, potato salad & tofu for $18.99 (such a good deal)! The server was also super friendly and I give him props for being the only server, making the drinks, cleaning tables, making the food and checking out customers. Although it was busy & he didn't show that he was having a hard time. He was very very nice. I really enjoyed my lunch here and would love to come again! Everything was sooo good
I reviewed this place before and I wanted to update it! I called ahead this time and they said there would be seating available. Husband and I wanted meat and thankfully this place was open. The menu is extensive! We agreed on mainly getting yakitori instead of venturing into the other menu items but my husband wanted the chicken skin. It was moderately crispy but a little tough at times. Our skewers were beef, pork, chicken meatball, minced chicken, enoki bacon, pork belly tomato, and chicken and onion. Our top favorites were the chicken onion, minced chicken, and the meatball. For me the beef was tough, the pork was so good but salty, and enoki was nice but as usual sometimes hard to eat. Service was moderately good despite the busy place. I loved the seating as we got a booth this time instead of the counter. Husband told me to give an extra star for the bidet bathroom. :) Honestly the worst part about this place is the parking. No knock on the restaurant but it's always too congested.
I was so excited to come here as 3 of our friends highly recommended this spot. Great food and reasonable prices is what they told us. My mom and I love yakitori as we used to always go eat it when we lived in Japan. We ordered the lunch special with yakitori, tofu, rice and miso soup. It came with 4 skewers and the only yakitori that I liked was the Tsukune which was super flavorful. The beef yakitori was dry and tough with no flavor. The chicken one did not have enough salt and we were pretty disappointed. Rice was dry and seemed like was sitting in the cooker for over a day. We did not eat the rice. The ambience here is cool. I love Japanese baseball and the place looked so promising but unfortunately missed the mark.
Hubby and I decided to stop by here for dinner after a workshop. They were quite busy. This place was really.noisy tonight. The food was okay this time around. Hubby got the Tempura Value Set and Hiroshima Ramen. The Tempura was too greasy so we took it home to air fry some of the oil out. He liked the Hiroshima Ramen. I got the Paitan Shoyu Ramen. It was really salty. I only ate the ramen and did not drink the soup. I kept drinking water when I got home. Maybe those was an off day for the chef. We enjoyed the food here before and will definitely come back. The staff are very nice and service was great.
What a find! We've passed by this place a few times in the past but just never had the opportunity to check it out, until this time. We got there upon opening and was seated in a cozy booth. Love the Japanese baseball decor that greets you and Japanese programs on the tvs. We ordered some happy hour foods, as well as some sticks and okonomiyaki. Everything was delicious. Steak was a little overcooked, but still tasted good. They don't have much of a selection of alcoholic drinks, though. Actually, it's quite minimal. I think they're missing an opportunity there to expand their beers, sake, and whiskey. But we'll be back, I want to try more stuff on their menu. I love the atmosphere and the staff is super friendly.
It was last minute, my daughter was graduating and wanted to eat Japanese food for lunch. I found Carp Dori in the McCully Shopping Ctr.(top left hand corner facing the center) on yelp and thought I'd take chance on them if they would take our reservation for 10. When I called, Kei was friendly and took my reservation without hesitation. When we arrived, there was one other small group of people. After they left, we had the whole place to ourselves which was nice. They had a lunch teishoku menu that had a variety of dishes. I chose the karaage chicken teishoku for $21. It came with a bowl of rice, miso soup, and a cube of tofu to start. I thoroughly enjoyed my lunch and ate all of it. It was just enough for me as it was for the rest of my party. Others ordered Yakiniku Teishoku, Yakitori Teishoku, and miso butter corn ramen. Nobody had leftovers! Also, a nice perk is that they have bidets in their restrooms! Excellent experience and would definitely go back. Arigato gozaimasu
Found this little izakaya tucked away in McCully Shopping Center tonight, and already planning my return visit! Carp Dori delivers authentic Japanese pub fare with impressive value and zero pretension. Note: Happy hour is 5pm-6:45pm, and 10pm-11:30pm. Our party of 4 dove into their happy hour offerings first - the Chicken Karaage was crispy outside with juicy meat inside (no dry overcooked nonsense here). The Tako Wasabi packed enough flavor with wasabi heat. We paired these starters with a pitcher of ice-cold beer that kept flowing while we waited for the gyoza. The real stars were the value sets. For the uninitiated, Carp Dori specializes in kushiyaki (Japanese skewers), and their value sets are the way to go. We ordered both options: * The tempura set with six diverse skewers including a standout pork roll with shiso leaf and some prawns * The 5-piece skewer set featuring beef, ox tongue, pork, chicken & onion, and chicken meatball. Don't sleep on their onigiri either! The konbu version was simple but so satisfying - perfect rice texture with that hint of seaweed umami. It was filled with a lot of rice and could've used more konbu in my opinion. The tofu salad provided a lighter counterpoint to all the skewers and fried items - fresh and well-dressed. Nothing too special. Service was exactly what you want at an izakaya - quick, straightforward, no unnecessary frills. They kept our drinks filled and food coming at a perfect pace. The only minor issue was that the space got noticeably warmer throughout our meal. By the end, we were all feeling a bit toasty (though the beer helped mitigate this!). The total damage for our feast that completely satisfied four hungry adults? Just $85 before tip. Absolute steal for the quality and quantity of food. If you're looking for authentic izakaya vibes without breaking the bank, Carp Dori delivers. Get there early for happy hour and come hungry.
The best izakaya in Hawaii in my opinion! We tried the Hiroshima Okonomiyaki--the seasoning was amazing! The octopus was fresh and chewy, and the yakitori were delicious! The sashimi was a bit frozen, but still passable. The indoor space is small, so make a reservation! We booked ours through a Japanese website (thanks, Google Translate!). The staff were super attentive. Overall, I loved it!
Carp Dori is in McCully Shopping Center on the top floor. It's located at the end that is opposite of Fook Yuen Seafood Restaurant. They have tables in the main dining room that can accommodate small to medium sized parties. Larger parties could be possible if you have reservations as they probably have to rearrange the tables. We came for lunch and the restaurant filled up quickly shortly after we were seated. Glad we got there early so we could get our drinks and food without waiting too long. It was a quick lunch so we ordered a bottle of sake, a pitcher or beer, 2 Yakitori 5 Skewers + Edamame, Hamachi Sashimi, Kanpachi Sashimi and Tako Wasabi. Price is reasonable and the food was good. Customer service was friendly and we were able to try out a new restaurant for a quick meal. Worth checking out in McCully Shopping Center if you're craving Izakaya. read more
1 year ago
My favorite dish was the skewers. Was not a big fan of the okonamiyaki, was too sweet for my liking. The meat skewers were perfect portions, and the price point is amazing given how much food you can get. Great dinner spot! read more
Called earlier in the day for a reservation. If you don't have one, try your luck around 630 or before. Ordering was really easy & many meat options, veggies not so much. Also had ramen & lots of apps. The flavor of the meat sticks are good & not too salty. Love the chicken liver the most. Also love the okonomiyaki. read more
My absolute favorite dinner spot for yakitori and motsu nabe!! Prices are reasonable. They also have ramen, Izakaya style pupus, okonomiyaki, sashimi, and kamameshi. Staff are usually friendly! They also have happy hour so it can get busy/lively. For the most part, I've been able to get in without waiting. I usually frequent right when they open or right after 9pm. They play Japanese TV and the ambiance is lively for the most part. The restaurant is family friendly. Plenty of options for kids (fries, chicken karaage, tofu, rice, etc). read more
2 years ago
Good variety of food options. Quick seating and service. I'm trying to eat less carbs so second time for lunch I've ordered the ribeye that comes with a small salad w/ ponzu and thinly sliced garlic. It's a yum and forces me to eat a reasonable portion for my health. Last week I ordered the ribeye medium/medium rare and it came out 100% well done, so today I requested medium rare/rare. This time it came out maybe 80% well done, 20% medium. It was still a yummy, healthy option for me, just a little cardboardy, so I will order the ribeye again, this time rare/"bloody" and see what happens. Maybe in the future I might request they put the steak in the freezer for 5 minutes before they sear my order. I feel kind of rude thinking to do that though. I should just cook my own damn steak at home more often! But I do like Carp Dori. read more
We went to Carp Dori the other weekend for dinner. We used to go to the restaurant that was there a while ago. The previous restaurant was a ramen restaurant that was delicious. Not sure how long Carp Dori has been in business but we just randomnly decided to check them out. We didn't have reservations so we had to wait a little for a table. When we entered it looked pretty much the same as when we last went. Carp Dori menu is more like yakitori and extras. They offer a variety of dishes. We like eating skewer dishes so we got chicken meatballs, bacon wrapped enoki mushrooms, miso eggplant, and asparagus. We also got non skewer items like, french fries, corn on the cob, yaki onigiri, chicken karaage, and okonomiyaki. I really liked all of the food there. They have a good system. Then have a buzzer at your table and you just ring it when you want them to serve you. They come really quickly. They were also quick to refill waters. My daughter really liked the chicken meatballs. I think there were about three on a stick and she ate 3 skewers, 9 pieces! My favorite was probably the okonomiyaki. I like the hiroshima style okonomiyaki with the noodles. I hope to come back to try a few more of their other menu items. read more
2 years ago
Stumbled upon this place while googling Okonomiyaki. We came on a busy Fridays night and got lucky was able to be seated at the bar. Customer service is very attentive and what's more impressive is how fast the service was. Literally our food came out in a few minutes after ordering! The yakitori skewers were seasoned well and the hamachi sashimi's quality was surprisingly better than what I would imagine at an izakaya, with the pieces being thick, perfect acidity, with a nice "bite". The okonomiyaki's portions are large! Underneath lies okonomiyaki, is a behemoth amount of yakisoba! I have never eaten this kind of style before so I was very intrigued.The agedashi tofu was submerged in a dashi, and it was pretty standard. i would definitely come back here with some more friends for a nomikai. The atmosphere makes you feel like you're transported into Japan. read more
"We're out of Chicken Cartilage AND Chicken Skin." Sigh, words I never want to hear; yet I hear it a little too often. Not sure why two are always tied together. Thankfully, the food was really good at Carp Dori! It's not called Hiroshima Japan Yakitori Izakaya Ramen, by the way. That'd be a mouthful to say. Carp Dori is located in the McCully Shopping Center, all the way on the left side, second level--previously Yotteko-Ya (I miss their ever so light Kyoto Ramen!). There's plenty of parking, but it can be a hassle--even the lower level one. The sliding door is still there. You always wonder if you should go in or stay outside, but I do recommend popping your head in if no one is waiting outside. Also, a quick reminder to remember to CLOSE THE DOOR when you leave. While I was waiting outside, three people did not close the door. There's only two servers who do everything, so a little patience is required. The inside is quite unique and cozy. They love their baseball. Their menu has quite the variety from sashimi to ramen to skewers to appetizers and special Hiroshima Oysters. Starting with that. I had the Grilled Hiroshima Style Oyster with Butter. It looked like it was deep pan fried in butter, but had a really nice char taste. Nice fresh oysters that were cooked just right with a rich butter taste--further enhanced with the Japanese mayo. Next were the Tendon Dashi and Tripe Stew. The tendon is not exactly beef tendon, so don't get your hopes up there. The beef was more so the Chinese beef "brisket" even though it's not exactly brisket. It's the part with partial tendon. Anyway, this was good! Tender and tasty beef with a flavorful brother. The tripe stew is the beef stomach portion. This had a little spice kick. Probably to try to get that offal taste away, but it's still there, which is still good. Broth was flavorful, and the stomach was tender and soft. For the skewers, we had the beef tongue and Chicken Wing. Both were seasoned well and had awesome char taste. The beef tongue needed more grill time as it wasn't cooked enough, so the meat was more tough than tender. The chicken wing was grilled too long as the meat and skin dried out. The skin was definitely crispy with an amazing char flavor though. But the small size of the wings and extra cooking time made it on the tougher side than tender and juicy. Lastly had the Paitan Ramen. This was solid. Really good broth that was rich and creamy, yet light and clean. It's like Tonkotsu broth, but much lighter while keeping that unctuous feeling. It came with the basics: bamboo shoots, pork belly, wood ear mushroom, scallions, and an egg. Everything was good. Except the egg was over cooked. The noodles were just right in between firm and soft. Overall, this was a solid experience. The food was mostly well prepared and seasoned. Just the cooking time on the skewers needing adjusting. The service was excellent. Friendly and attentive servers. The food came out relatively fast. A nice ambiance inside. Prices are very reasonable. I'll definitely come back again. Hopefully for Chicken Skin and Cartilage! read more
A Japanese friend highly recommended Carp Dori, which is an Izakaya Japanese restaurant, in the McCully Shopping Center. The dishes were well done, tasty and reasonably priced. About one-half of the tables were speaking Japanese, so you know you're in the right place. They have a large menu, so we will return to try more dishes. Recommended Order Ranking: Karaage Chicken = A Agedashi Tofu = A Mantaiko Egg = A Skewers (Value Set) = C (I'm not a fan of skewers) read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Server was only one for a fairly full Resturant at lunch time. She was friendly and efficient. Their Hiroshima ramen had the best shoyu/pork broth i have been blessed to eat. It was well garnished and affordably priced. Having seen and heard of nanban chicken, i just had to try it. The chicken was deliciously juicy but i had the "tartar sauce" in my mind as a little less chunky and more of a sauce so with that i was a little disappointed. Agedashi tofu was delicious and the sauce accompaniment enhanced the umami flavor. I wish i ordered the fried chicken skin but i guess that's a great reason to go back. read more
4 years ago
Very casual Izakaya spot with cute decor and good service. Me u is extensive but food items can be a hit or miss sometimes. Most of the grilled items I tried were good especially beef tongue. I had 4 skewers myself! However cartilage was very disappointing it was so chewy and hard that it almost crack my teeth. Felt like I was chewing on a piece of plastic. Mushrooms were awfully salty. Other items we had such as Agedashi tofu, mentai egg and cheesecakes were great. They also have hotpot and ramen which we didn't get a chance to try yet. Again not the best Izakaya but it's not bad for what we pay for. And plenty of free parking definitely a big plus. read more
11 months ago
Reservations are not available after a certain time. We went on a Saturday night around 9:00pm. They were quite busy. But we were able to get a table after waiting for 10 minutes. It's a small place. The tables and space are a bit tight. Ample parking at the Mccully Shopping Center. They have variety of food options. We ordered some appetizers, yakitori, and ramen. - Special: steak appetizer ($14) - a bit expensive for a small portion but the meat was pretty good. - Fried chicken skin - not a big fan of chicken skin, but it was crispy. - Chicken cartilage - tiny portion but very good. Crunchy and flavorful. - Beef tendon and beef tripe is similar sauce. Also had konnyaku pieces. They must have simmered it for awhile. A bit too salty for me. - Yakitori Value Set - really flavorful. Love the option of 5 different meat (chicken, pork, beef) skewers. - Paitan ramen - I believe it's what they are known for. Love the soup base and the ramen. Sooo good. My favorite dish. You can also choose your spicy level. I would come back for their food. Love the option of opening late nights. I saw the lunch specials looks pretty good too. Service was great. read more
What an incredibly delicious and low-key spot Carp Dori is! It is located in McCully Shopping Center where many Asian restaurants are located. It is towards the mountain, outside of the tourist area yet not far from Waikiki. One of Yelper's reviews gave me a good indication that this is a good spot. I called for a reservation. The gentleman who answered the phone told me after 6:30 PM is just walk in. Wait time is 10 min-40 min depending on the days. He was correct. We went at 7 PM. There were 12 people ahead of us. Soon, Happy Hour people started to leave. We all got in within 15 min. The menu is quite extensive. But they all looked good and sounded authentic. We ordered Assorted Yakitori skewers: very flavorful and perfectly grilled. Kanpachi sashimi: fresh, always good. Paitan ramen: tasty Hiroshima-style cold dipping noodles: a different take on Chinese-style Sichuan cold noodles. It looked simple, and the flavor was mild but it was surprisingly delicious making one want more. Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki: another outstanding dish. This style of okonomiyaki is layer rather than mixed as in the Osaka style. The pancake is the first layer which is super thin and chewy, the yakisoba on top is also chewy and so yummy, along with other ingredients such as cabbage, and squid. And fried egg was on top. The sauce is also mildly flavored without a strong Worcester sauce flavor. It is so well-balanced delicious and memorable. If we had room. I would have ordered Kamemeshi ( ironpot rice) as well. The izakaya house is cozy, with large and small tables, as well as booths. Suitable for groups and solo diners alike. The wall is adorned with Hiroshima Carp jerseys. The service was attentive, efficient, and well-paced. The price is very reasonable. If I lived here, I would be a regular at this place. I definitely will come back whenever I am in Honolulu. read more
2 years ago
Went to Carp Dori and I'm feeling a soft 3 stars for this visit. The menu was quite extensive - lots of choices, which is always a plus. Also, their happy hour drinks were a total hit - great selections at nice prices. The service was standout, super friendly and attentive. The only downside? The skewers were a bit overcooked, even though they looked so inviting. Flavor-wise, they were just okay. While I'm a bit undecided about a return visit, the great service and happy hour might just draw me back! read more
4 years ago
Located in the McCully Shopping Center, second floor Ewa end. They usually aren't that busy so you can get a table quickly. Reasonable pricing. I've been here three times now. Food comes out quickly. Service is up to par. My favorite bite are the butter sauteed oysters. They have some yakitori sets. Nabe, sushi, sashimi, fried items. Izakaya style so there is an assortment of things to enjoy. Nice they have later hours. read more
9 months ago
Returned with my husband to try more menu items during their late night Happy Hour (10pm-11:30pm). 3 of us arrived at 10pm and were seated right away. Place was 75% full and we were surrounded by lots of Japanese speaking patrons (good sign). We ordered and got our drinks. Food arrived soon after. So glad I ordered the Okonomiyaki... it was delicious. My husband tried the Skewer Value Set (tender and good) and Cold Ramen. We all enjoyed... will definitely be back and make the drive (from Waipahu). Now, our go to place for late night dining when we're hungry for Ramen and drinks. read more
8 months ago
8 months ago
the food was so delicious and quick service! i tried the paitan ramen and an order of gyoza's and both were amazing. read more
1 year ago
My new favorite izakaya in Honolulu?? I initially came here because I was craving ramen and all the ramen stores were closed, figured I will check this place out. They are located on the second floor of the mccully shopping center, parking on the street level might get a little hectic so keep in mind that there's underground parking around the block as well. The restaurant is small (maybe 15ish tables?) and cozy. I happened to be here during happy hour and I gotta say, it's a really really good deal! We ordered a bowl of ramen each, some drinks and some appetizers, and total was still under $60. Overall I would definitely be back here! read more
11 months ago
3 years ago
Still McCully Shopping Center during evening hours. New location - food court @ Mitsuwa market at the International Marketplace. Cold draft beer and ono grilled skewers- izikawa style. The tofu salad had a nice Asian dressing and the maguro tamago was delicious - First time trying it. read more
With the Covid numbers skyrocketing, there aren't many places open past 9:00pm. Luckily we found this place was open so we walked in on a Saturday night. They have a very diverse menu but their specialty is yakitori. They also have ramen, kamameshi, sashimi, salads, and more. I had the paitan shoyu ramen and my friend had the cold ramen tentsuyu. We also had to try the chicken/onion yakitori and the enoki wrapped bacon yakitori. I'd give the ramen 2/5, I've had much better and my friend said she liked her ramen. The chicken yakitori was good but the bacon/enoki one didn't have much taste. read more
This place rocks. If you want to feel like your in Japan, drop into Carp Dori. We stopped in yesterday for dinner and was not disappointed. The place is very clean and very Japanese. Their menu is pretty extensive, they have plenty of Japanese dishes to choose from. Delicious. read more
3 years ago
Very cute spot for yakitori and beer. Iced glasses were a nice touch. Chef special 9 piece set was good. Tako wasabi was super fresh and delicious. Ramen was good. Would not recommend getting ribeye steak with wasabi. Great service and great ambience. read more
Authentic Japanese food! I got the chicken meatball skewer & enoki bacon skewer. I also got Hiroshima style dipping noodles which is served cold and shared the grilled saba. Everything was so good and I even got another enoki bacon skewer cause it was so juicy and good. It was my first time having cold dipping noodles that isn't soba, and it was delicious. The sauce that it comes with was g and the medium heat level was perfect. If you want delicious yakitori or ramen, this is THE spot! read more
We called in advance and they weren't taking any reservations at the time, just walk-ins. We got there and was able to get seated right away. Everything on the menu looked really good and we wanted to try everything! We sampled a bunch of the appetizers (fried tofu, beef tataki, chicken kaarage, potato salad, watercress salad and a bunch of skewers) and 2 of their ramens (Hiroshima ramen and miso corn ramen). Everything had great flavor and very tasty. As busy as it was with the dinner rush we got our food pretty quick. Servers were very friendly. Will definitely be back. read more
3 years ago
June 3, 2023 Update Decided to being our friends here after the Waikiki Moonlit Festival since we loved it so much. The reason for the 3 stars compared to my 5 star review last time was the customer service. I asked for a table to accommodate 6 people and they said they'll have the table ready in a few minutes. All our friends arrived and I completely forgot we had 1 child with us and we decided to squeeze our party of 7 at the one table. We were all able to sit together since we had the bench seats, but our waiter was a bit disgruntled about the fact that we had 7 people instead of 6. We didn't have a problem with how cramped our table was, but our server didnt seem happy to serve us the entire time we were there and everyone could see it. We asked if there was a posibility that we could turn the table a different way or merge with a table that wasnt being used in a calm and respectful way but he kinda blew up and was like "NO NO NO! WE CANNOT DO THAT!". We told him you dont have to get all upset. It's all good. We just asked a simple question and are fine if we can't move around.. as he stormed off to serve someone else. We had the male server. The female server was wonderful though. Anyways food and speed of delivery was just as great as the last time but our waiter kinda made our night a bit off. read more
After unsuccessfully seeking out other izakaya establishments in the area, was able to find a table around 8 pm. The beef tongue and the octopus were excellent, while the salmon sashimi was fresh. As a plus, there is a bidet in the restroom. read more
Have not visited this place in years and it definitely has changed. Now, it has many offerings, not just the ramen. Moreover, inside has also been renovated. The "white"(pork bone) broth was on the thin/weak side, but portion was adequate. Services really lacking (not even one water refill!) and yet the suggested tips on the receipt indicated 18% and up. Sorry, the tips aren't automatic. You have to earned it! Reluctantly gave more than the server deserved/earned:-( read more
We went around 5:30pm and there's not a wait - would be better to call ahead to get reservation cuz they tend to get busy around that time. They have happy hour 5-6:45pm and 10-1130pm. We started off with a peach chu-hi and it was quite refreshing. The ox tongue skewer is our favorite - it's so tender and flavorful!! The squid is a bit plain and I personally don't like it but the corn is super juicy. We also ordered the fried garlic out of curiosity - definitely would recommend to a garlic person! The oyster kamameshi was quite a long wait - we waited around 35-40min for it but it's so so good 10/10 would recommend!! The kulu kulu cheesecake is also a pleasant surprise - we weren't craving for desserts but saw the cheesecake on the today's special menu, it is fluffy, not too sweet, and the brûlée on top blends really well with the cheesecake :) read more
3 years ago
I came with a party of 6 people on a Monday at 6pm without a reservation and it was pretty empty until after 7-8pm. Suprisingly, the place is larger than what we expected since it was located in the corner upstairs at McCully Shopping Center. They offer happy hours until 6:45pm, which had a price range around $4-$8 that was a pretty good deal. We ordered some chu-hi, chicken karaage, edamame for our happy hour. We also ordered a tempura set, skewer sets, and okonomiyaki that is great for family style and sharing. My only complaint is that it took a while for the server to order more food, since there was only one server at that time due to potential understaffing, but I'm not sure. I would like to try again this place, especially for its reasonable price, but it will be another time. read more
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1960 Kapiolani Blvd
Ste 214
Honolulu, HI 96826
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