Their beef bowls are so ono! Great for a quick, simple meal for sit down or takeout if you enjoy…read moreJapanese comfort food.

My family and I come here fairly often for takeout since it's very affordable, convenient, and…read moredelicious. We recently dined in with them and we haven't dined with them since pre-COVID so it was a huge shift. They don't have the bowls anymore that they used to, it's in their take out bowls. The chairs were kinda ripped, at least the long tables we were on. They may need to turn up their AC bc it was very warm. Other than that, food is still very yummy. I love the specials. No complaints about staff. I have tried pretty much everything on the menu and my go to has been mini beef ontama rice bowl w/ Teri sauce or the veggie tempura beef rice bowl. My daughters love their beef udon. It's also a bonus that they're not one of those companies that "charge for the cup" when it comes to water. ^___^

Came by for a quick bite and was seated decently quickly after a short 10-15 minute wait. We both…read morethe chicken katsu and ebi fry lunch special and we added 10 piece katsu-kushi and 2 pieces of the mushroom katsu kushi (I think I honestly do not remember). The chicken katsu and ebi fry lunch special was good, the curry was pretty flavorful. It reminds me of golden curry I'd make at home. The katsu was crispy as expected. I liked the rice too, the perfect kind to soak up the curry and pair with the katsu. The Katsu Kushi was fun to eat as it had a good amount of variety. I enjoyed the mochi quite a lot, the beef was a bit tough to eat, and I would note that the soft shell crab was extremely fishy. Like INEDIBLE fishy. I don't know if they always have it like that or if it was just an off one. Either way it was NOT pleasant. The service was friendly, I would definitely visit again if I'm craving katsu and/or curry and was near the area (wouldn't go out of my way for it though).

On vacation and I tried this place. It is located inside of a mall. The service was mid. A lady…read moreserved my party of 10. The Ambiance is ok. Nothing spectacular about it. The food was ok. Kimchee poke- slightly spicy Kani-Kama Katsu- Pretty good Nanban wings- not enough meat This is a place I probably won't remember but it satisfied having a quick bite with friends.

Shrimp Fried Rice is our favorite 9/10 Spicy Tonkatsu 9/10…read moreBlack Garlic Tonkatsu 9/10 Fish Katsu 10/10 Shrimp Katsu is my sons favorite 10/10

I was thrilled to see that Daiichi Ramen has opened locations all around Oahu! Back in the mid-90s…read moreto early 2000s, I used to frequent the original Aiea location at least twice a month. That spot has since closed (now home to Shaka Ramen), so when I learned about the new locations, I knew exactly where I was having dinner on my last night on the island. The two waitresses at the Pearl City location were incredibly sweet and efficient. They took our orders quickly and constantly scanned the dining room to make sure every guest had what they needed; drink refills and anything else. The interior was well lit and adorned with Japanese style kitchen curtains and posters of their most-popular ramen. The light wood on the walls and comfortable seating offered a great place to enjoy their amazing food! I ordered the spicy, flavor-packed Tan Tan Ramen along with their signature fried rice. I couldn't resist the gyoza and was hungry enough to go for six pieces instead of the usual four that come with the combo. What sets the Tan Tan ramen apart is its signature broth: a rich, creamy, and spicy blend made with sesame paste and chili oil. It has a wonderful nutty depth that perfectly coats the thick noodles and pairs beautifully with the toppings. The ramen is highly customizable, so I added extra chashu pork and Ajitama, a soft-boiled egg. The thick, spicy, and savory broth delivered an outstanding flavor profile. If you like spicy ramen, I highly recommend the Tan Tan or try the Spicy Tonkotsu...! The restaurant was easy to find in the Pearl City Shops. While it's not huge, Daiichi Ramen now has multiple locations across Hawaiʻi (Pearl City, Kahala, Kailua, plus Kailua-Kona and Hilo on the Big Island), so you're almost guaranteed to find a seat. Enjoy!

Such good Japanese food! Came here with my mom, brother, and daughter for dinner tonight. Great…read moreteishoku sets and reasonably priced! My bro ordered the combo set with fried oysters and unagi. My mom ordered the Tonkatsu and fried oyster combo set. I had the shrimp tempura and unagi set. And my daughter had the kids wakame udon and added fish cake and they also added corn which is a favorite of hers. The miso soups in the sets had the little rolled tofu curls, wakame and green onion. The waitress gave my daughter a cute Hello Kitty bowl so we could portion out the udon. Overall it was a really great meal and we'll definitely be back! The restaurant was very clean and not noisy at all. Volume of music was perfect for families and definitely kid friendly. Service was excellent and food came out fast.

Located in the Waimalu shopping center, Hoya Grill & Ramen is serving up Japanese comfort classics…read morelike ramen, chicken katsu curry, and gyoza. I love that the combos come with ramen, 2 types of protein, and a green salad. We got the combo C with a mini miso ramen, chicken katsu curry, mochiko chicken, and a green salad. The full size curry plates come with rice, mac salad, and pickled cabbage. Don't miss out on their 6 piece gyoza. They even have children's meals and every keiki gets a free balloon with purchase.

This place is always good. Prices have risen, but the food is still good every time…read more Most recently ate here for my grandma's birthday dinner, everyone had either the early bird special, or the tonkatsu or chicken curry. I had the tonkatsu curry, and as a big curry fan, it's good. Tonkatsu wasn't too oily, meat was juicy, and the curry taste was taste-in. I've also had the poke nachos, shrimp/vegetable tempura, and various bento dishes--always at least solid. Finally, appreciate the servers. Depending on when you go, it can get busy, but we've never had to wait too long for food and waters get refiled/plates get cleared. The underneath parking can get tight as well. Will continue to come here, it's a staple!

Original review: 1-star Updated review: 4-star…read more Update: Restaurant management provided an excellent follow-up within 24 hours, provided an overview of the chicken katsu preparation, and committed to follow-up and consistency in training in order to ensure food quality meets customer expectations. Will definitely be back because all other dishes we had were great and service was attentive and efficient! Original review: Service and staff were stellar. But the chicken katsu was one of the worst I've ever had on O'ahu. The chicken katsu was greasy and soaked in old oil that tasted rancid and oxidized, which made the panko a disappointingly saturated mess. The panko was way too browned, and neither flaky or freshly crunchy like katsu should truly be, and was a far cry from the photo in the menu. The poor, fatty chicken quality and the rubbery skin left on the chicken pieces just added to the gristly and chewy nature of the katsu. Charging customers these prices for this kind of subpar quality chicken is absolutely insulting, and we couldn't even finish the dish. It's such a disappointment to write this kind of review, but others need to know what they're getting when they order katsu at Gyotaku.

After walking the mall for a bit, I was getting hungry and decided on lunching at Goma Tei as we…read moresaw the $7.95 bento advertised in the window. When we walked in, all the tables were in use and so we took up seats at the bar. First, the bar seats are short people friendly. Huge plus. At was at the time of ordering the first time that we were told the $7.95 is only for take home, and it is intentionally cold, but it is with purchase with a regular meal. I read the advertisement carefully and then understood the sale on it. My sister needed a few more minutes to select another item. She ended up getting the seafood fried rice, which she really like but interesting enough the poached egg was in the dipping sauce, which was interesting and she enjoyed it a lot I ordered the curry Loco moco. I found that the curry had chunks of chicken in it. Hamburger patty, small but good size since it was a lot of food. The portion sizes are large and so we did have to take home our leftovers. As for the servers, super helpful and quick service. This is a Hawaii favorite so we will definitely return

We came here on a Friday night and they were very busy. You will not be acknowledged until they're…read moreeither ready to seat you or have already done so. The process is, you'd put your name down, party size, and then take a card and write down what it has(that has a number and letter for example), when they're ready for your party they will just announce the card you wrote down and took. It took a second for us to be seated. Maybe like 15-20 minutes, we were exhausted by this time so time felt extra slow. Once we were seated I ordered the chicken katsu curry udon with the katsu on the side. It was pretty good. This is my go to order here. The portions are large and the udon is very satisfying to eat. Although the curry is lighter (since its supposed to be like a udon dish), it was still very good and the curry has small pieces of chicken inside which was pretty good. The chicken katsu on the side was a good choice as usually when it's served together, the katsu gets soggy from the broth. I would recommend gomatei (either town or pearlridge location, i've never had kahala) for a quick and recently affordable bite.

Really nice place to catch up with friends or even for a quick lunch special. The individual booths…read moregive you lots of privacy. Food is delicious and quick to serve. Prices are reasonable. Most importantly, the service is amazing. Nick is so attentive and genuine, probably one of the best servers I've ever met. Huge lot to park at and free. Come especially on a chilly rainy day for some tasty soup.

This review is strictly for the server that I recently had here. I wasn't able to get his name but…read morehe had longer hair (like halfway to a bob) and large framed glasses. He was extremely sassy, rude and inattentive. Made our party feel like we were an inconvenience to him. I legit had to ask myself during dinner, "where am I?" Because I thought I was at one of those restaurants in the mainland where you pay to get bad service. You know the ones where they purposely rude? It was crazy. He made us feel so stupid for asking questions. My friend was missing her ponzu so she asked him if she could get it, he pointed down and said "what's this?" Like that's just crazy to me. Never filled up our waters. Didn't even check on us after the food came. Then after we asked him for water it took him so long just to come back, we even had to flag him down just to pay our bill. I could go on and on about the night and honestly this was my favorite restaurant up until last night. I highly doubt I'll be back and I promise you if he is assigned to me as a waiter I will get up and leave.

Food: We got the premium AYCE option and it was great. I really liked the garlic fried chicken and…read morearabiki taro dogs. The meat options are also good and I like how thin they cut the meat. My favorites were the pork belly and short rib. They have a variety of broth and I tried the sukiyaki and tonkotsu. The sukiyaki went well with the meat. They also give you either a sorbet or ice cream at the end for dessert. Service: the servers were very attentive and brought out the meat quickly. Ambiance: the feel of the place is pretty homey and simple. Price: the price has gone up over the years, but I still think its worth it for the variety of options and quality of meat.

Time for an update... ROKARU STILL TAKES THE WIN!!…read more We've been to several other hot pot spots around the island over the past years, and we can confidently say Rokaru is still our favorite. The broths (Rokaru broth in particular) are the most flavorful, the protein selection is the best, and the service is consistently outstanding. The staff is always friendly, attentive, and quick to refill or help with anything you need, which really makes the whole experience enjoyable. The self-serve veggie bar is our fave too since they've added fresh enoki mushrooms. For me, I load up on equal parts veggies & meats, so I don't feel too bad going hard on the AYCE haha! It feels like there's something for everyone on the Premium AYCE. Seafood, veggies, appetizers, meats, starches, then the best part is ending with Dave's Ice Cream dessert! Yummy :) We also recently learned they offer a 5% military discount, which is another thoughtful bonus. After trying other places, Rokaru continues to stand out for us with its combination of flavor, freshness, variety, service, and overall value. It's still the hot pot place we recommend first to anyone looking for a solid dinner option. It's become one of those places we keep coming back to because every visit is consistently great. Highly recommend if you're craving hot pot!