I came here maybe 5-6 years ago when they first opened, mainly to try their famous "flying…read morenoodles," which were such a trend back then. Honestly, everything was just okay--nothing really stood out to me--so we never came back. Over the years, though, I kept hearing friends talk about this place and say it was one of their favorite Chinese restaurants. I was still not convinced... and then my husband started hearing the same thing from more and more people. So, here I am, finally giving them another try! And WOW... the menu has changed and expanded so much since the last time I was here. There are so many more options now, and everything we ordered was flavorful and tasty. The portions are HUGE, and you can definitely tell they don't skimp on the ingredients, produce, or seasoning. We ordered the salted egg chicken wings and the stir-fried ong choy--both were really good! The drinks were also tasty, although they were a little not sweet enough for me, But I'd definitely order one again when I'm feeling healthier. Where have I been all these years?! ‍ This place has officially become one of my favorite spots for Chinese food. Sometimes you really do have to give a place a second chance!

You could drive past this place a hundred times without giving it a second thought. It's tucked…read moreinto a small strip mall, the dining room is no frills and if someone told me it was just another average neighborhood Chinese restaurant, I'd probably believe them. Then the food starts arriving. We ordered way more than we needed and almost everything impressed me. The chow fun was cooked exactly the way I like it. Chewy, smoky and never overcooked. My only complaint was that it leaned a little saltier than I prefer, but it was still very good. The Hainan chicken was the surprise of the meal. Perfectly tender with an incredible ginger sauce that I'd happily put on just about anything. Even the dishes I normally avoid won me over. I've never been much of a lotus root person, but theirs was crisp, savory and honestly delicious. The wontons were another highlight. Since we skipped the noodles, they generously gave us extra wontons instead, which was a really thoughtful touch. What really pushed this place from good to memorable, though, was the staff. We were there with our two and four year old and they couldn't have been kinder. They brought over little toys to keep the kids occupied, checked on us throughout the meal and made us feel genuinely welcome. None of it felt forced. It was just warm, thoughtful hospitality and that's something I always remember long after I've forgotten exactly what I ate. The bathroom situation isn't ideal, you have to use the one outside the restaurant, but that's really my only complaint beyond the slightly salty chow fun. This isn't the place I'd recommend for date night or a long evening out. It's the kind of neighborhood restaurant you walk into expecting very little, then leave thinking, that was a lot better than it had any right to be. We'll definitely be back.

We came here for our anniversary. I've been wanting to try here and finally have a good reason to…read more Ching was our waiter and he also had help from Cory. They were both on hand to make our dining experience a memorable one. The place is actually kinda small. I think maybe like 8 tables and a counter space. The place got full so I highly recommend making reservations. We decided to get the wagyu set menu. It has a little of everything especially the wagyu. The cost for the set is $300. This will get long cause of the many food items. First was the Yoshi green salad. Lettuce, onions, tomatoes and radish sprouts. Next was namul, bean sprouts, broccoli, nori, assorted Kim chee and beef bao bun. I really enjoyed the won bok Kim chee. I'm sure that would make for a great Kim chee fried rice although I didn't get to see if that was available or not. My bad. The soup of the day was egg drop soup which was good. We also ordered the Garlic Butter Shrimp. This is NOT included in the wagyu set. It was so good. I'm glad we ordered it. We opted for beef tongue and miso scallops. It's so good I wish had more. Then came the star of the show. The Wagyu Ribeye. Talk about marbling. This ribeye had that and more. I like it medium rare so I think it was just a minute and flip it already. So tender and juicy. Oh the sauces included, sweet soy, ponzu and salt and pepper in same oil. Oh there's also a couple bowls of rice. We had soba but we were full and took it home. Oh i almost forgot. I had ice cream with coffee jelly. Overall I was very happy with the service and the food. Will that kinda sucks. Limited pictures here on yelp. I had the whole menu and pictures of everything we ate. If you want current menu just ask and I will send it to you. Five star rating should be able to include all pictures. Injustice to the restaurant.

Back years later for my birthday and prices haven't changed!!! Thank goodness…read more Got the $300 for 2 set again, sooooo fatty. Way too fatty. Casual but not busy. Not a lot of parking. Server said they'd take care of the scallops that were cooking and they were overcooked :( otherwise everything was good, definitely recommend getting the cheaper sets as the most expensive is almost like drinking fat haha.

Hawaii Pot Shabu Shabu House is a great AYCE shabu shabu spot! We came for dinner and it was around…read more$40 per person, a little high in my opinion for what you get. But still felt pretty reasonable for the variety you get. There's a good selection of meats, vegetables, and sides, with some items available on the rotating conveyor belt and others at the buffet bar. I especially liked being able to grab a little bit of everything and customize the meal to what I was craving. Overall, there was a nice variety of food, and everything was fresh and satisfying. Definitely a solid option if you're looking for an affordable AYCE shabu shabu dinner in Hawaii!

I'd say this is one of the best hotpot spots for lunch! It's all you can eat, including the meats,…read moresauce bar, and veggies that come around on the rotating belt. They also have extras like dumplings, shumai, and other items to choose from, so there's a pretty good variety. Service has always been good when we come here, and I like that you can get a refill on your soup base. The only downside is parking. There isn't free parking at the restaurant, so we usually find street parking and walk over or park at Walmart. The bathrooms also aren't very close and you'll need to get a code to use them. Overall, we really enjoy coming here, especially for lunch. Good variety, good service, and you definitely leave full!

When tonkatsu is crafted with as much care and attention as it is at Rokkaku Hamakatsu, it deserves…read moreto be shouted from the mezzanine level of Ala Moana Center for all to hear. Tourists and locals alike should know where to find it, because this is the kind of meal that's best experienced firsthand. Located in the rather large Ala Moana Shopping Center in the heart of Honolulu, Rokkaku Hamakatsu is a Japanese brasserie that specialized in a number of curated Japanese entrées, most notably tonkatsu, which is made by coating thick slices of pork loin or fillet with flour, beaten egg, and breadcrumbs and deep frying them. With a crispy exterior and a juicy interior, it has long been a beloved side dish in Japanese cuisine, especially in the case of set meals where diners can enjoy a combination of menu items in smaller portions and a wider variety of menu items can be enjoyed. Rokkaku Hamakatsu comes from the well established Tonkatsu Hamakatsu franchise of restaurants that began over sixty years ago and is still thriving with over eighty restaurants in Japan. This is Rokkaku Hamakatsu only location stateside and with the tonkatsu as nicely prepared as it is as it is here, I can see why this was a highly recommended destination by bloggers and influencers alike. That is the very reason that brought me to Rokkaku Hamakatsu on a weekday afternoon visit to Waikiki. The Ala Moana Center is a mammoth of a shopping center and finding this location was a challenge to say the least, but once I did and took a look at the menu, I was sold to get myself a set at their sushi bar for a hearty lunchtime meal. The menu at Rokkaku Hamakatsu is in both English and Japanese and is separated into categories including Today's Special, Sashimi, a la carte Rokkaku Hamakatsu, Rokkaku Shokadou Sets, Rokkaku Combination Set, Donburi, Yakimono, Tempura, Noodles, Appetizer, Salad, Dessert and Soft Drinks. Knowing that the menu at Rokkaku Hamakatsu is rather expansive, I decided to focus on my appetite on their Rokkaku Combination Set as they had many options to choose from to complete your set and I felt the options represented the best that Rokkaku Hamakatsu had to offer. Each combination set came with a bowl of steamed rice, miso soup, and a small salad. From eleven menu items, you can choose two items for your combination meal. They smartly have images of their various combination meals and there was something about their Miso Butterfish and Berkshire Pork Loin Cutlet Set that was calling my name. A meal that seemed like the best of both worlds, I ordered this combination set, in addition to three slices of Hamachi Sashimi from the Today's Special section of their menu. I would enjoy their sliced sashimi and mixed salad first and it was the perfect combination of freshness and umami. Finely sliced and fresh, it was the perfect way to start my meal. Then I would wait for my full meal of Tonkatsu and Butterfish and it was one of the more enriching lunchtime meals that I have enjoyed in quite some time. It was nice to dip the slices of the deep fried pork cutlet into the sweet sesame dipping sauce and the nice dollop of hot mustard, which provided a unique combination of flavors. The butterfish was as buttery as promised and only made me want a bigger piece of fish. My total bill for two menu items was $65.97, which was before gratuity was added in, which was on the higher end of pricing, but well worth it considering how good the food was upon this visit. A second visit to Rokkaku Hamakatsu is well in order, and I plan to bring additional out-of-town visitors to this posh location in a high-end outdoor shopping center. Their Rokkaku Shokadou Sets look like the best of all worlds with a combination of tonkatsu, sashimi, and tempura and looks right up my alley regarding quality authentic Japanese cuisine, and at Rokkaku Hamakatsu they are proudly offering it in spades!

Went for lunch on a Weds around noon and was able to get a seat right away…read more I had the Matsu set which came with a lot of food and all of the things I wanted to taste. It's a great option if you're hungry and want variety. However, it was pretty expensive at $56 before tip & tax and none of the dishes stood out. The katsu was ok and the miso butterfish was pretty standard. The tempura was ok, too, as were the spinach, tako, and sashimi. Now that I've had it all, I'd probably just go with the butterfish and call it a day. That said, a butterfish in Waikiki would cost way more than it is here, so there's that. I'm just giving it an extra star for good service. I probably wouldn't necessarily list it in my recommendations for folks visiting from the continent.

The food and service were good. However, I didn't like that there was a time limit for our…read morereservation. We were only given 1 hour and 30 minutes to dine, and the lady reminded us that our time was up. I felt a little rushed, especially since we were celebrating a birthday.

My daughter just turned 17, and when I told her she could choose ANY restaurant on Oahu for her…read morebirthday dinner... she chose Tenkichi! And I can totally see why. We've been here before and it's one of those places that just feels special every time you come. The food was delicious! Everything came out fresh, hot, and beautifully prepared. We tried a bunch of different dishes and honestly, there wasn't anything we didn't enjoy. It's the kind of place where you keep saying, "Okay, just one more thing..." The service was great too. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and made sure we were taken care of throughout dinner. I really appreciated that, especially since we were celebrating my daughter's birthday. The atmosphere is one of my favorite things about Tenkichi. It has that cozy, authentic Japanese feel that makes dinner feel like more than just going out to eat. It's comfortable enough for a family dinner but still feels special for a birthday or date night. Most importantly, we got to celebrate our daughter turning 17 together, and that made this visit even more memorable. Great food, great service, great atmosphere, and another family memory made at Tenkichi. Definitely a place we'll be coming back to!

I actually really liked Lady Elaine and wanted to give this place a shot after the waitress who…read morehelped me there was raving about it. And honestly, I can see why! The food here is actually really good, dude. it's an Asian fusion kind of joint, and everyone was so welcoming. My favorite dish of the night was definitely the Menchi Katsu. The onsen egg on top of the katsu was chef's kiss! I feel like it was kind of a remake of loco moco but better meat. I loved the flavor, and the portion size for the entree was perfect. Also, shoutout to the waitress who helped us! She was super sweet, welcoming, and very informative about the menu, which I really appreciated. I'd definitely come back again to try some of the other menu items!

Food was excellent, very tasty!!! Portion sizes were small but definitely worth going back to try…read moremore dishes! Corn, rib eye sticks, Kalbi bao buns!!!!

I love Kamitoku. I…read morelove Kamitoku so much that I have recommended it to everyone I know. I have even recommended it to people who have and will probably never step foot on Oahu! That's how much I love Kamitoku. How revolutionary is it to use beef ramen broth (Beefy Wild) as shabu shabu broth. What genius came up with that?? The meat is also thick (unlike OTHER chain shabu shabu places that rhyme with Kabuya) and fills you up quickly (even in the set meals). I usually get the $17 eye round set that comes with meat, broth, veggies, and ramen noodles. I love the Beefy Wild and could drink the broth. Sometimes I get a side of rice and make a lil porridge with the broth. But you cannot go wrong with anything at Kamitoku. I love this place, so please never go out of business!

Worst "Japanese" or any kind of hotpot I ever had. SERIOUSLY. Wagyu didn't felt wagyu toughest…read morewagyu ever tried ! Ribeye that I honestly doubt it was any close to a ribeye. First batch of short rib was decent. So on my second round ordered three plates and those were seriously bad. After cooking them I could smell a strong Marie's meat smell. Taste was even worse ! I reported this and they switched it and tasted ok... I would say that if you dipped it the ponzu sauce I might not even realized because that would be covered by the sauce. AUCE hotpot that only offers ponzu as complementary and then charges you for green onions , or any other condiment you need for your dipping sauce!!!! That's a first !!!!! In a HOPOT PLaCE !!! But wait story isn't over! As we continue our dinner most of our soup has already evaporated so like a usual hotpot place we requested to refill a bit of the soup base. And it would be $1 each !!!!!!!!! How am I supposed to continue eating if you don't refill the soup base !! They end up adding tap water !!! UNBELIEVABLE!!!! Worst experience ever. And what's make it even funnier is every time I show my surprise to all their weird rules and stuff she replied with "oh Japanese hot pot is like this HAHAHAHHAHAAHAHAH IF YOU WANT A STORY TO REMEMBER THIS IS A NICE PLACE FOR THAT. Def not for a goood hotpot meal. Definitely not Japanese AT ALL

Went for their Thai week and the food and drinks were delicious. Service was good…read more I asked for Lao style papaya salad and he didn't know what that was. I asked if the chef was SE Asian and he said yes and I said then he may know. Papaya salad did not come out Lao style and there wasn't follow up regarding my request. Even so, I still enjoyed my time. I think they are a cool place to try innovative and yummy dishes. It has an upscale ambience and when I went, it was all old people. Not sure if it's always like that. They seem to have a lot of events and I'd like to go to try them out! I will be returning.

Glad you liked it! Here's a shorter Naomi-style version that still feels authentic and reads like a…read morereal Yelp review. Chef Chai has been one of our family's go-to restaurants for celebrations over the years, so hearing they brought back some favorites and added new menu items was the perfect excuse to return. We started with the tiki whiskey cocktail and took advantage of the happy hour menu. The Oxtail Ramen was just as comforting as I remembered, the Hurricane Fries disappeared almost immediately, and the Spicy 1-800 Hotline Wings definitely lived up to their name. For dinner, the Hamachi Crudo was incredibly fresh, and the Scallop Pot Pie was rich, flaky, and one of my favorite dishes of the night. I also loved the crispy fish prepared Thai style, while the wok-fried jumbo black shrimp had great flavor and were perfectly cooked. The Green Thai Curry was a pleasant surprise--it's the kind of dish I'd happily order again or even take home. The service was warm and attentive, and the atmosphere still makes Chef Chai feel like the perfect place for a date night or special occasion. It's always nice to try new restaurants, but coming back here reminded me why Chef Chai has remained one of Honolulu's classics for so many years.