I visited this place 4 months ago on a whim, and it has not left my mind since. This place had the best eel I've ever had and the nigiri was all amazing! I've tried sushi bars all over Tokyo, USA, and more and this place is rhe top of my list. Great value for serving size and quality, clean restaurant with good service. I hope I can visit again if I'm in the area in the future! read more

I like going here with friends for drinks and sushi. The environment is casual and everyone is so friendly, welcoming and accommodating. The owner is extremely sweet and hardworking. Highly recommend! read more

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I love this place! There's often a wait, but not too bad and the food is worth waiting for! This is a little hole in the wall. Comfortable, good service, and a variety of dishes to choose from. The food is fresh and delicious! Moderate pricing. read more

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Yelp shows that this establishment closes at 11pm and even on their own sign, it shows 11pm closing. However, when we arrived just before 10:30pm, we were turned away and told that they are closed. After a bit of a walk with 2 young kids to the place, you could imagine the frustration in dealing with false/inaccurate information and 2 tired/hungry children. read more

Chiba ken - Posted business hours. But closing well before the actual poster hours. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I waited 15 minutes and then a three top was waiting and they came out to great them like I wasn't waiting. I asked for the countertop that was empty and half the restaurant was empty also. I was told to wait and waited 15 minutes till someone came to greet the three people that just walked up. Fine they may be regulars but I work in the restaurant industry and that's not acceptable!!!! read more

Really enjoyed the yakitori, sushi, large and varied menu, outdoor patio, how close it is to HHV, and the Japanese staff that spoke English & Japanese. Would def come here again & wish I got to eat here more than once! read more

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Intimate and casual. Good service with a wonderful selection of delicious Japanese treats. Reasonable pricing. We will return!!!

This is where I take my friends and family when they visit and want incredible Japanese, sushi, and fish. The service is outstanding, the experience is fun and entertaining as you can watch the talented sushi chefs create stunning dishes. I am pescatarian and love Chiba-Ken. It's one of my very favorite restaurants on O'ahu and the staff is half of the reason. Their sake is the bomb. read more

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If you're looking for a late night izakaya with happy hour (9pm-close) . I highly giving Chiba-Ken a try. Their happy hour menu is soild with a lot of dishes to choose from. Besides that their regular menu is solid too. Happy Hour dishes that was order: Agedashi Tofu- Good. Salmon & Ikura Bowl- Salmon was fresh and Ikura was delicious. Hamachi Roll- Fresh and delicious. Sausage- This was fantastic. Sausage had a nice snap to it. From the regular menu: Torotaku Roll- Fantastic. Kohada Nigiri- Good but a bit to vinegary. Ume Roll- delicious refreshing roll. Salmon Skin Skewer- Fantastic. Beef Tongue with Negi Sauce- Delicious. Chicken Yakitori- Very good Yaki Onigiri- Perfectly grilled. Nice and crispy on the outside. Service- our waitress Michiyo was fantastic and friendly. Overall, Chiba-Ken was a good find for us and it was so close to the Hilton Hawaiian Village. You can't beat good food with good vibe. read more

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Everything we ordered here was good. We really enjoyed the sashimi. It was so fresh the fish melt in your mouth. read more

Chiba ken - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Chiba-Ken is a local casual favorite for Japanese comfort food - we came here for a later dinner, and we were seated promptly. We ordered: +a Beef Short Rib with Garlic Sauce skewer +a Yakitori Chicken with Garlic Sauce skewer +a Shrimp & Vegetable Tempura +a Salmon Avocado Roll The skewers were just okay, as I thought they could have been more seasoned and more savory. The tempura, on the other hand, were delicious, as the batter was light and super crispy - a generous portion as well as a good variety for a shareable app! The roll was simple and fresh. They also have a patio for patrons to take advantage of for al fresco dining; even when we left, there were streams of parties coming in. Chiba-Ken also offers a late night HH, which offers some great deals. The staff here are super kind and friendly, and very attentive. Cute and clean little spot to get your cravings fixed! +Shrimp & Vegetable Tempura +patio dining available +friendly service read more

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Stalwart traditional Japanese Izakaya serving up high quality Sushi, Sashimi, Nigiri and Japanese Izakaya fare. Service is always on point. Not fussy but friendly and efficient. The restaurant is not fancy inside but has a lovely patio and really reminds me of being in Tokyo. Watch the specials menu which has a rotating selection of offerings. On my last visit I had the Sashimi Omakase and it was spectacular. A generous selection of upgraded sushi options like fatty tuna, sea bream, salmon and more. The location is off the beaten path for Waikiki and feels like a hidden gem even though it's been around for a while. Highly recommended. read more

Chiba ken - Sashimi Omakase - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Truly authentic place! You can try some traditional Japanese rolls: Kanpyo roll - yummy! A bit sweet, but nice. Plum roll - there was too much cucumber, so I didn't feel plum much. Natto - it was an experiment for us. Unusual taste, but it was nice to give it a try! Avocado+salmon roll - solid. 3 types of sashimi: yellowtail was gorgeous. It melts in your mouth (didn't know fish can do that). Salmon had a bit too fishy taste. Tuna was good read more

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I hate to give this place a 5 star because I don't want it to get crowded...great sushi (uni was on sale when we went!) delicious tempura, and if you like thick cut sashimi, this is your jam! We sat at the bar and the chefs were fast and friendly, they chatted with us and the other customers. More Japanese customers than I've seen in any other Japanese restaurant in Waikīkī No corona but the Sapporo was cold read more

First of all, very clean and comfortable atmosphere when you walk in. I was so impressed by service, very prompt and courteous. Fresh sushi and sashimi selection, happy hour is until 830. I would make a reservation there were so many people waiting for to be seated. Highly recommended! read more

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We live nearby and this place has a special spot in our hearts. The food used to be excellent but since the change of ownership, the quality of the fish and the sushi are not the same. We ordered Uni, hamachi and toro and all of it tasted like oxidized. We will come back and hope the fish quality is better. The service is excellent and attentive. read more

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Really enjoyed eating here. Pretty authentic. Sushi was fresh, service was quick and great conversations with table next to us. read more

Chiba ken - Happy hour - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We went there when they just opened at 5:30 on a weekday, so it was empty and even when we left, it was pretty much the same. Because of that, we had all the attentions of staff and the service was very fast. All of the food was good, except for a few things - 1) an egg in the Pork Belly Kakuni was cold, 2) the Deep Fried Tofu could've been fried a bit more until it was light brown, 3) Beef Short Ribs could've been cooked longer until the some fat gets melted off. Nevertheless, the quality of their food is pretty high and they have been consistent, which I find it very important and appreciated. read more

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Love this restaurant however, since reopening after a 2-3 month renovation their hours of operation has been inconsistent. Sometimes they're open and other times they're closed. I was told it was due to staff shortage. They lost employees due to the long shutdown during their renovation period. read more

Super Ono and fresh food! Wonderful setting with both indoor and outdoor seating available. Fast service and good selection of foods to choose from! read more

Fell in love with Chiba-Ken restaurant. The atmosphere is just the way I like it comfy and family style. The service and food were wonderful. From the moment you walk in you were treated with care. The food came out as described by menu. I highly recommend this little friendly Japanese Sushi Restuarant. We went two nights in a row... Enjoy!! read more

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Great food and service. Lots of variety. The freshest fish on the island. A small, quaint restaurant with very nice and talented workers.

It hurts me to leave a 3-star review. We originally like this restaurant so much, we actually dined there two days in a row. But the most recent experience made us not want to go back. Food was very good, service was awesome the first night there. The second night, we asked to split the charge with only one dish on the other bill. That bill only had about $20 on it, so I told my sister I would take care of the tips. She took care of that check first. Right after she paid, the lady was so rude and asked her to leave tips in cash in a very arrogant manner that made all of us felt very uncomfortable. I still left them a good tip (more than 20%) despite her making us feel so uncomfortable. I also know a lot of people who likes to tip in cash. If they care so much about the tip, perhaps they should have a mandatory tip added to the bill since Hawaii gets a lot of foreign visitors. The lady's horrible attitude totally ruined our rare family reunion with everyone coming from all over the world. It's a very disappointing experience. read more

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A small and intimate restaurant with authentic Japanese food. We weren't too hungry and ordered a couple of rolls and beer. It hit the spot. The staff was very friendly. It's also a short walk from the hotels on west end Waikiki. They offer a late night happy hour that offers discounts on many items! read more

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Food was very good as was the service. The Chirashi and sushi rolls taste fresh. I also enjoyed the fried squid. read more

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Best food! If you r nearby, or even if your r not, this place is a must. Everything from the food to the ambiance was elite. Shout out to both the chefs and the waitress, so kind and friendly, makes the experience that much better. To top it off, price was insanely good too! read more

Ramen is excellent the best I've tasted outside of Tokyo. Most of the food is excellent however Sushi doesn't use Japanese rice. Not recommended read more

Food (4/5): Ordered a variety of sushi rolls and the croquet. My friends got the burger and skewers. Overall the sushi was solid but nothing spectacular and the croquet was good. Service (4/5): A bit odd at first with the waitress having difficulty communicating. She mentioned that it's a 30 minute wait and then after we stepped away for a bit, it became an hour wait and then after asking some questions there was no wait. Once we got in the restaurant, the service was solid. Servers were helpful with checking up refilling tea and drinks, food came out fast, and no issues. Ambiance (4/5): Solid Japanese restaurant ambiance with a sushi bar. The restaurant seemed to have some wear and tear but overall was spacious and decent. read more

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Chiba-Ken kind of has a "hole in the wall" vibe, understated and good food! Sitting on the edge of Waikiki, this little restaurant has been around for awhile. It's away from the hustle and bustle of Waikiki and offers a wide array of authentic Japanese dishes. The Tonkatsu and the Pork Belly Yakitori were on point and dishes I would recommend. Service was exceptional, super friendly to my twin boys, and attentive. Overall, a great no frills Japanese restaurant! read more

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Good place located in Waikiki If you're looking for a Japanese spot away from tourists. Mostly locals come here who live nearby! We used to come here for late night happy hour 9pm-Close. They have increased their prices since we last came, just like everything else in Hawaii. They are very specific with their cut-off times to accept late night customers. Posted at the front. If you miss it by even 1 minute, they won't let you in. Service is usually good the times we've come. We usually sit outside and there's some hanging lights that give a nice touch. We have enjoyed the Salmon Avocado and Hamachi rolls, Squid Karaage, Takoyaki, Fried Chicken Pieces. Sapporo pitcher is very reasonable and good to share. We used to like the firecracker balls, but lately the taste has been off and just don't enjoy it anymore. Dry, canned tuna taste. We've taken several friends/family visiting here and the food seems to be hit/miss depending on items. read more

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For 10 years we've enjoyed this restaurant for always being so welcoming and , for it's delicious fresh seafood , Check for wait time Or reservations as a precaution. Everything was as great as the pictures and video I'm including with my post. 2 of us ate and (even sent a beer to the off the clock (ex) owner who dined next to us and only spent $77 plus tip. So 50.00 p/p all inclusive. We ordered dish after dish and all were amazing. No wait time usually or on this visit. After a horrible experience at a popular Sushi restaurant yesterday charging $245.00 p/p ( beverages , tax,tip are not included) for small serving sized portions (also ) not allergy friendly , no substitutes just out of pocket a la cart and the chef makes ALL OF IT ,at your paying risk. No matter what you don't eat , you must pay the full check since all guest must leave a cc to get in. Chiba Ken was a better choice by far. Without sounding jealous of people who have that kind of money to spend , for that price tag -- staff and owners especially , must provide exquisite service like at Chiba Ken. Mahalo to all the staff for a decade of superior service read more

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I honestly don't know why I didn't review this place when we originally went two years ago based on the recommendation of local brewers. We returned last Tuesday after flying out from California to elope. We landed late in the morning, went and bought our rings and matching shirts to get married in, and then ended our night at the best late night happy hour on the island! We went because we remember it being incredible two years ago, but I do not remember being as good as it was this time! Every item that we ordered was just beyond amazing, and the service is impeccable! Definitely small, but cozy would be a better description! Nice outside patio as well. Definitely try the spam musubi! read more

Chiba ken - Spam Musubi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Delicious food and phenomenal speedy service. This was the best fried tofu and the most fresh sushi I've ever had! And as a student, I appreciate how affordable it is in Waikiki read more

Chiba ken - Deep Fried Tofu in Broth - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Clean and well lit local Japanese restaurant nestled away in the Ewa side of Waikiki right at the start of the area. Seems to be a mixture of mostly locals who live nearby and Japanese tourists. Nice wall art throughout, clean restrooms and prompt and attentive service. Have eaten here over a dozen times and very good for late night happy hour from 9pm to closing. Food is consistent each time and is served at a reasonable pace after ordering and between plates. Food has always been rolled, flattered or fried consistently. If you walk you'll have no problems finding the place. If you drive will havw to park along canal or hobron lane. No street parking in front. read more

We arrived at 6:30 and put our names down. While doing so, I noticed there were several open seats. After waiting about 20 minutes, I saw a party of one come in and get seated at the sushi bar. I went to ask how long the wait for two would be, only to be told to put our names down, which we had already done. Up until that point no one was checking the waitlist sheet. The party ahead of us was eventually seated, and then we were seated a few minutes later at the sushi bar, which had been open the entire time. After seating us, they said they would bring us menus but never did. We ended up finding one next to us ourselves. A few minutes later, someone came by to ask if we were ready to order. We weren't, so they left. We then waited about 20 more minutes with no one returning. Staff were refilling water for other tables around us but somehow skipped ours entirely. That was the last straw, so we left. As we walked out, they thanked us, which was unbelievable - one of the only times they engaged with us. Would not recommend. read more

This is a hidden gem, it's a very cozy place that serves sushi and very authentic dishes. The staff is very friendly and the ambiance is very positive. We sat outside and we ordered multiple rolls, katsu chicken and a Miso soup. The food was very delicious and reasonably priced. read more

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This is a great neighborhood sushi spot. I ordered the cucumber and avocado rolls and spicy tuna. The service was quick and efficient and everything tasted great. I love that I can also order late night if I have a sushi craving. read more

We didn't want to head far after tons of walking the previous days (8.5 miles day/25K steps for 3 days straight!). I Yelped and found this to have a 9pm-11:30PM HH so price was decent. I came out with my teen cuz wife was too sick to come out. We all got the cold/cough midweek. We were seated after 10 minutes. 2nd in line. July 2022 prices. Salmon-avocado roll $8.90 California Roll x 2 $8.90 each Deep fried squid karaage $5.90 Salmon skin skewer $1.50 I had Cali roll only as Iam not a fan of tuna/salmon. Teen had rest including some Cali. She said the fish was fresh. Cali hard to rate as it has no fish but it was good. The 2 of us enjoyed our late meal. So close to our hotel/condo unit. I would do it again for HH. Solid sushi. Good prices with HH. read more

Chiba ken - Late night HH din with my daughter! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Great sushi spot in Honolulu. I knew it was gonna be bomb as soon as I saw a bunch of Japanese elders enjoying the food :) Fresh fish all around. My boyfriend was able to get Omakase ($42) because it was a daily special and all the assortment of fish was great. Casual ambiance and very attentive and kind service! read more

Chiba ken - Ichikawa - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

A small little place near our hotel in the misdated of Waikiki. This was crowded for a weekday off peak season. I might not be the right person to give a review as I am a vegetarian. I'll comment about the ambience, service and the limited food I had. This is avery casual dining setup. So, we shouldn't expect a great ambience. The pricing is decent for an inside out roll. The roll though did not taste that good. The seaweed was literally tasteless. The picketed veggies did not have the tang. The staff were very helpful though. They catered to my vegetarian concerns and very fast enough. read more

Chiba ken - Inside out veggie role - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii