For a minute I forgot I was in Hawaii and I felt I am in Japan. Everyone was preparing different dishes, fast and focused with Japanese precision. The onigiri was made fresh while waiting with crispy nori and delicious fresh imported rice. The staff but the place also is very welcoming. Please support more businesses like this instead of chain restaurants. Aloha read more

Gohan - Musubi plate - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Gohan is a cute little restaurant with limited seating. From what I saw, there was one table for 2, one table for 6, and two tables for 4, so it feels more like a cozy neighborhood spot rather than a large dine-in restaurant. I can't give a full review since I didn't dine in, but I ordered the chicken karaage, kakuni, and the Ume Shirasu Musubi. The musubi itself was good quality -- they use high-quality rice, which definitely makes a difference. I also liked that the nori was given separately so it stayed crisp instead of getting soggy. The only reason I took off a star was because I expected the musubi to be freshly made when ordering. Instead, they handed me one that was already sitting on the shelf for customers to grab, so the rice was cold. I think if someone orders directly, it should be made fresh with warm rice. Overall, the ingredients and flavors were solid, and I'd still be interested in trying more items in the future. read more

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Tasty place for a small bite to eat. We got the pork miso soup, hamachi jalapeño hand roll, and spicy tuna hand roll. The miso soup was very flavorful and Rick from the pork and had lots of meat and vegetables in it. The veggies were nice and soft. The hamachi hand roll was the best! Not fishy tasting and super fresh. The spicy tuna hand roll was not my favorite as the tuna was minced. Minced fish has a mushy texture but I know some people enjoy it, but it's not for me. Service was fast and casual. We sat for a while just chatting and we were not rushed out. I would come back again read more

Gohan - Pork miso soup - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Friendly and fun! It's taken me a long time to eat here....their hours don't line up with my schedule, so it's been a little tricky to eat here. But worth the wait! The restaurant in on the smaller side, but definitely a nice size. It looks like they are equipped for dine in service, as well as take out food. The waitstaff and workers her are very nice and pleasant to deal with. Everyone was kind and full of smiles. I was able to eat here with a friend when they opened in the morning at 8am...hand rolls for breakfast is a win! We sat at the bar seating and I tried... Chicken karaage hand roll Aburi salmon hand roll Unagi hand roll Tonjiru soup All of it was good, but the unagi was definitely my favorite...so soft and yummy The hand rolls were made in front of us while we watched. They dont have a 'real' kitchen, but they make it work. It was fun to watch how they create the delicious hand rolls. Ill be back to try some of the other items! read more

Gohan - Get in my belly! - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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My new favorite breakfast now that im trying to cut out carbs. Elegantly presented and flavored Japanese style breakfast. Gohan one upped the Hawaiians for spam musubi read more

Gohan - Musubi plate with cold poached egg & bonito - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Decided to go here after finding it on Yelp! It did not disappoint, this was probably the best handrolls & onigiri I have eaten. The restaurant is small but quite beautiful, definitely would look great at night. They seated us with a bit of a wait but they were very fast and hospitable. Grilled mentaiko + cheese onigiri: Amazing and worth the wait, so flavorful too, 8/10. Wish they had a grilled tuna + mayo onigiri. Spicy tuna hand roll: so good too, very flavorful. It is also a had a nice level of spice but I wish they had more rice to balance out the very strong flavor, 7/10. Salmon onigiri: this one was a bit disappointing because it was a little dry. It's a regular salmon onigiri, 5/10. read more

Gohan - Cute photo - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Gohan provides high quality onigiri in a world of musubi - the rice grain AND the seaweed are top notch and elevate the mouth feel of each bite. I do recommend dining there rather than takeout, as they do offer validated parking for the building they're in, but their takeout option isn't bad either as they wrap the seaweed separately to maintain its crispiness. They have a breakfast menu and an all day menu - the former has the salmon chazuke bowl which I love, with the option of add-ons like torched rice and ikura. I also tried their grilled musubi which was delicious as well, though simple. The store is pretty small so on the weekends there can be a bit of a wait, but service is fast. read more

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This place gets busy! I came here to have lunch with my boyfriend and had to wait a bit to get seated. They have a few tables and bar seating. We ordered the pork Kakuni, grilled unagi and one of their specials for the day which was a steak hand roll. All of them were so yummy! But I think my favorite would probably be the pork Kakuni one since it was so tender. You can tell all the ingredients are really high quality. We also got the Vietnam coffee and hojicha latte for drinks and those were pretty good too! Even though it may be a wait to get seated, the service was quick and the food made it well worth it! read more

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Parking: street or validated lot within the building (if bill is greater than $25) Service: both take out and table service Ambiance: casual, warm, great place for a quick bite Food: offering both breakfast and lunch service. did take out and was easy to call in an order. For take out, they individually pack each onigiri and keep the nori separate. read more

Gohan - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Missing Japan so much, I was craving Japanese breakfast and what a perfect spot to satisfy my cravings! Finally got to try Gohan and it didn't disappoint. Everything about this restaurant, including their voicemail, speaks Japan!!! The gentleman, who I think is the owner, was super friendly and personable. I told him how much I miss it in Japan and that sparked up a conversation. The hand rolls were so bomb, the spicy tuna hits so different! Definitely a must try! I enjoyed the tsukemono so much!!! The ambiance is everything Japan, I love it...so authentic!! The staff is majority from Japan and I love that about any Japanese restaurant. I can't wait to dine in again! Arigato gozaimashita, Gohan! read more

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Second visit to Gohan on South King St., where the Easy Music Center is located. They specialize in rice dishes - using Tsuyahime rice from Yamagata - musubi, temaki sushi, and bentos. It is set up like a sushi bar only it is a musubi bar...they also offer grilled musubi. They have counter seating and a few tables...dining area is small. I've gotten a few musubis and a Karaage Chicken Bento. I don't have the palate to fully appreciate quality rice but their plain Shio Musibi is as good as I've had. They run out quickly when it comes to their grab-n-go items. My favorite is the Kakuni ( shoyu marinated pork belly ) Musubi. It was great. Open for a it over a year...they are open daily - except Sunday - from 800a till 200p. Parking...three steet metered stalls...and in the building. read more

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Excellent cheap eat! Gohan has lots of onigiri and hand roll options that are mostly $3-4, both available for grab-and-go takeout or made to order for dine in. I had 3, which was the perfect amount of food. They use high quality rice, nori, and salt which sets the onigiri apart, especially at this affordable price. You have to pay at the register up front even for dine-in, but the service was overall very good and our food came quickly. They have a few small tables inside and we had no trouble finding a table on a weekday holiday, and they validate parking for free. read more

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Gohan is one of my favorite breakfast spots in Honolulu. I ordered the salmon ikura dashi chazuke with the TKG egg set, natto on the side, and hot green tea--comforting, flavorful, and it definitely hit the spot. Service is always great, and they also have a nice selection of musubi and bento to-go. Parking is convenient with garage validation if you can't find street parking. The space is a bit small, so larger parties may want to call ahead. Always a solid choice for breakfast. read more

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High quality ingredients make Gohan's Musubis exceptional. I stopped by after an appointment in the same building and grabbed some Musubis to go. It's located in the interstate building along King St on the left side where Easy Music Center is on the ground level. Inside makes you feel transported to a quaint Japanese eatery with table and bar seating. By the door are premade Musubis lining the wall. I tried the salmon, mentaiko, and pork Kakuni. My favorite, the pork was a nice sized piece with a bit of tender fat and drizzled with mayo and unagi sauce. The addition of lettuce gave it a contrasting crunchy texture. They separate the nori and it is so crisp and has a delicious flavor of its own. Overall the Musubis are a bit more expensive than other spots, pork is $4 something. But the care and quality exceed most other Musubis. read more

Gohan - Pork kakuni musubi - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Finally had a chance to try Gohan - you feel transported back to Japan other than the prices! We were looking for a quick lunch and decided to try Gohan one day. There is parking in the building and they validate - although I believe it's only 30 minutes so you'll have to pay $2 or more depending how long you stay. Luckily there was a problem with the parking machine and ours was free...score! As for the food, we were able to get a table quickly. The menu is small - of course mostly musubis but they have a variety of topping options. I opted for a classic salmon onigiri, mentaiko cream cheese yaki onigiri and homemade tonjiru. If you are dining in, they do take your order and bring your items to your table but you can also do takeout from their corner near the door with pre-made musubis. The classic onigiri was good - an average musubi. I don't think you can go wrong. I would say it's a bit small for the price (about $3) but it's a classic onigiri. The standouts for me were the tonjiru and the yaki onigiri. I love tonjiru and could tell this one was very well made. It came packed with veggies and meat which I appreciate. And the mentaiko cream cheese yaki onigiri blew me away. I would come back just for this! The flavor combo was so good and textures of the grilled onigiri were so delicious. Pro tip - if doing take out, they are doing a special for 30% off musubis after 1:30 pm! read more

Gohan - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Gohan in Honolulu is a must-visit for musubi lovers--fresh, flavorful, and full of heart. Their made-to-order handrolls and warm rice balls are a comforting, delicious experience that feels both homey and elevated! You can watch your musubi and handrolls being made fresh to order. The rice is warm and perfectly seasoned, using premium Tsuyahime rice from Japan, and the nori is crisp and fragrant. Also, miso soup is super delicious! read more

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On my last day out with Dad we just wanted something simple yet satisfying. Gohan was on my radar so we gave it a try. The small restaurant serves lots of different musubi (rice balls). It's a very cute Japanese restaurant with musubi at the entrance if you just want to takeout and go. We ordered a bunch of musubi, soup, and coffee: Shiso hikiki musubi (4/5) perfect seasoning and a good option if you want something simple Hamachi jalapeno (3/5) it was good according to Dad but not amazing Unagi musubi (4/5) this was tasty according to my Dad. He inhaled this musubi Yaki musubi (grilled) (4/5) it was perfectly charred and tasty. I liked how crispy it came out and made my Dad nostalgic for small kid time. Pork tonjiru soup (3/5) according to my Dad it was good and full of veggies. It was simple yet perfect to wash down all the yummy rice Iced Vietnamese coffee (3/5) it was good but wasn't exactly a traditional Vietnamese coffee. I'd probably get it again but just not a craveable drink Service was friendly and attentive. It took a bit to place our order because we came when they were busy. But no problem and after that we got good service. Parking is the only challenge. If you spend $25 you get 30 min validated. I bought musubi to go and so I spent nearly $75 (yes, inflation is real!). We did street parking which took time to find on busy King st. Overall I really like Gohan and more importantly my Dad was very happy with lunch. I'll be back! LOCATION: 4/5 FOOD: 4/5 SERVICE: 5/5 VALUE: 4/5 AMBIANCE: 5/5 CLEANLINESS: 5/5 PARKING: 2/5 read more

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I was so happy to find ochazuke for breakfast! We were able to find ochazuke in Tokyo in the morning hours but not in Northern California. My husband and I ordered the salmon Ikura (extra cost) and crispy rice (extra cost). It was delicious delicious and I want to come back again! Street parking was a bit challenging and we did not attempt the structure parking. The little restaurant is part of an office building and it sells lots of rice balls for take out. We came around 9am on Friday and there were plenty of seating. Service was good. read more

Gohan - Breakfast menu - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Dining at Gohan is like dining in Japan - the food is really good. We have been both for lunch and for breakfast now, as well as take out. Be prepared for a wait if you want to dine in. My favorite is the spicy ahi and my son's favorite was the bonito but it looks like they took that off the menu now. We went for breakfast recently and my son and I had the salmon chazuke. Although it was warm and comforting, it was pretty "chinsy" for the price (not substantial). read more

A quick stop over at this hot and new Gohan restaurant. According to Honolulu Magazine, Gohan is considered Honolulu's first craft musubi bar. They offer a variety of musubi, including options like salmon and tuna mayo, as well as shio, mentaiko, saba, konbu, and bonito flake. Daily specials are also offered. Prices vary from reasonable to pricey. See menu pics. I came here near closing time. I wasn't expecting a large inventory of to go musubis. I was correct. : ( Happily, I was informed that I could still order any of the musubis off the menu. Freshly made for you! The musubis that comes with nori (seaweed wrap) is given to you separately! A nice way to keep the nori crispy! Impressive. The place was not too crowded at this hour, however, there was a steady flow of people coming into the restaurant to order takeout. The small restaurant was well lit and tables are nicely spaced out. There is also a sushi bar like area that you may sit at and order your musubi and other food items there. Fast service here even if the musubis are freshly prepared for you! Enjoy and support local restaurants! read more

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Been trying to get here for many moons but finally, FINALLY we're here! Reading all the reviews by fellow Yelpers just upped the anticipation. We came during the week around 12:30 and we were lucky enough to grab the last 2 seats at the bar. We noticed that there were a selection of to-go musubi in the front. Noticed there were empty slots for the more popular ones. As this was our first time here, the staff and the owner were kind enough to walk us through the menu and ordering. On recommendation, we ordered the mentai cheese, grilled unagi, Ume hijiki, original grilled shoyu. They had grilled hamachi Kama as special so we got that too. It was so tender and rich tasting-oh my! The rice was phenomenal- and since we were seated at the bar, we could see the staff making the musubi. Pretty amazing to watch how fast and precise. Every bite we had was so good, rice flavorful. I really liked the grilled musubi with the crunchy texture. Prices ran about $3.50 to $4.75, more for the specials and fancier ones. It's not cheap but so worth it for the quality. Parking is in the building but we got street parking. Entrance is in the building, not outside as we thought. read more

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Freshly made onigiri, or open-face musubi! I got to try their burnt rice onigiri and hmm.. the charring and the crispiness was so delicious, and gave onigiri a different dimension to enjoy. I also got to try their miso soup and dessert before and after the rice, which made the whole meal complete. I sat at the bar for lunch, but there were also tables for 2-4 people in the small restaurant. If you just wanna grab and go, that's also an option. There were different selections right at the entrance. The store itself was clean and modern. I thought the prices were reasonable too. The staff were also friendly and helpful. Worth a stop if you want some onigiri or musubi freshly made to order! read more

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As someone trying to minimize her carb intake, you would think I would stay clear of a restaurant called "Rice". No need to as everything thoughtfully created at Gohan! Love that their premium miso soup tonjiru is chock full of goodness. Always order to start. Also enjoy trying their other appetizers, if you can get them, as they do run out. Of course the star of the show are their grilled musubis and handrolls. While I've been told the yaki musubis are delicious (am sure they are as I grew up on them thus creating this still chubby kid; hahah), I can't get enough of the perfectly balanced, full of fresh protein goodness handrolls. Have tried the unagi roll and the spicy hamachi and jalapeño roll and would definitely do repeat on both. It will take restraint but will be back to try other items first before repeating...after always getting the tonjiru and matcha first! Will be back to try their breakfast menu soon. Restaurant is small so be prepared to wait for a table or order to go. Be aware that the nori on handrolls may not be as crisp or delicious on take out so... rush back to the car and eat'um fast! Parking available in the building for a slight fee. Or lots of (sometimes) free street parking on King as well as Young streets read more

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Food: 5/5 Service: 3/5 Ambiance: 5/5 I saw this place on IG and I knew I had to try it! Modern, cute, and cozy space. Love the decor. Came here on a Friday afternoon and waited 30 minutes. Honestly, they need to train their employees. The workers here were really working on hawaii time. There was already 3 tables that have been opened for quite some time. It took forever for the workers to bust the tables. Food wise doe... deliciousss! Grilled Unagi Handroll: 5/5 Would totally order again. Nori was high quality and crispy. Rice was cooked to perfection and Unagi was seasoned perfectly. Hamachi Handroll: 4/5 Hamachi needed to be marinated longer in soy sauce. It was good though. Tsukemono: 4/5 Yummy! Special Pork Miso Soup: 4/5 Soup was packed with ingredients, tasted good but I felt like some of the veggies in here were boiled for a while. There was a tiny bit of a tart taste. Mentai Cheese: 3/5 I didn't really like this dish. It tasted very smokey. read more

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I have been wanting to try out this establishment for quite some time. Ironically it popped up on my IG feed this morning. I went there with my buddies to try it out. I was not disappointed. The service was quick though they had a couple misses - they forgot our drinks order. They quickly made them after we reminded them. But I think they forgot our order for the candied sweet potato. I forgot to check my bill if they actually charged me. Nonetheless, it was not a big deal. The restaurant setting is inviting. Now the most important thing was their food. Everything was delicious. I particularly like the grilled Musubi and unagi one also. I would recommend everyone to give it a try. The other bonus point is that they offer validation for parking. So you don't have to worry about doing street parking. read more

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Finally made it here when they were open. My luck the past few times has been bad. Either it was the day they were closed or I didn't realize they closed early. Apparently they started a breakfast menu from 8am-10:30am. Three set choice of Masubi Combo $6.95, Masubi Plate $11.95 or Dashi Chazuke Plate $9.95. You don't have to choose the breakfast specials. Today's Specials and the regular menu are still available to order from. The food was amazing!! The pork veggie miso soup was delicious. My Masubi Plate was delicious. Even though I was satiated, I had to try the Spicy Tune Handroll. Oh my goodness it was so delicious. The place is so cute. It's not too small and not too big it's just right. I love that you have the option to dine in or takeout. I have to come back again. read more

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Gohan is a cute spot serving a small selection of onigiri and handrolls. While the ingredients are clearly high quality, I was a bit disappointed by the very limited number of raw options (only about 2-3). The raw items we did try, like the hamachi jalapeno and salmon okazue, were absolutely delicious. However, the cooked items, such as the tonkatsu and saba, were forgettable. The pork miso soup was unique and hearty, packed with radish and meat. It was tasty, but I wished there was more actual soup and less filling. A pleasant surprise was finding three tables inside, so seating on a weekday was no issue. They also offer 30 minutes of free validated parking in the covered lot next door (we initially went to the wrong outdoor lot nearby!). Service was friendly and fast. read more

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I went on a Saturday morning for breakfast. I parked on the street and paid for the hour parking, but they offer parking validation if you park in the Interstate Building or you can pay to park in the lot right after that Building. I arrived right when they opened and was able to get a table. There are 3 tables that can fit a party of four and then one table for a party of 2. The counter fits about 8 people. If you go when they open, you'll easily get a table but they fill up quickly so by 845, all the seats were full. We ordered an array of dishes, but got the following: - Musubi plate that came with two types of onigiri (Tuna Mayo, Salmon, Salted Squid), side dishes (Okra, eggplant, Ume) and miso soup (pork soup is additional charge) - Unagi Chazuke - Tonkatsu & Spicy Chicken Karaage Handroll - Mentaiko Cream Cheese Grilled Roll - Hamachi Jalapeño & Spicy Tuna Roll Everything was pretty good, but what stood out was the Chazuke and the Sushi Rolls. The sushi rolls were specials of the day, but I hope they have it more often or put it on the regular menu. The onigiris tasted the same as something you'd get from Musubi Iyasume, but at least they were bigger. I definitely got full from the musubi plate and it was cheap for less than $12. I think that the Breakfast specials are definitely worth the price and worth coming back for, but if you order a-la-carte then be prepared to spend a pretty penny. For the service, it needs some work. They had a full staff working and when I arrived the restaurant still wasn't full, but no one welcomed me when I got in and all the workers just looked at me without saying anything. After standing in front of the register for 5 or so minutes, they finally came to me and I told them I wanted to dine in. It was fast to get the table, but took a bit for them to take our order. It didn't take long to get the food, but they got an item wrong and instead of taking it back they fixed it at the table. Also, they barely checked on us and never refilled our water. Another thing was that when we were done, they never explained that we had to go up to pay - we just assumed and went up. Would I go back? Maybe, but only right when they opened. If I had to wait for more than 30 minutes for the food and service I got, then I probably wouldnt go back. read more

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This was an amazing find just prior to heading to the airport for the Big Island. Everything was fresh and expertly prepared. We ordered more after our initial order to sample the menu. The onigiri was especially a treat. I forgot to take a photo because I enjoyed it so much. The quality of the rice and nori are second to none (at least outside of Japan). Cozy indoors. As the lunch rush picked up, prospective patrons had to wait in the building lobby. A small price to pay for such great food! read more

Gohan - Hand rolls (both delicious!) - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I only had a takeout Musubi but I think that was one of the best musubis I've had on-island. Wow. I really need to dine-in after eating that. Even the way the musubi was packed was very thoughtful. The nori is packed separately and upon wrapping it over my musubi it still had a really great crunch to it in conjunction to the musubi that was literally cooked perfectly. I'm curious what rice they use and how they prepare it because I could tell every single grain was perfectly cooked. read more

Gohan - Dragon Balls! - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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The first time we came here, the food was amazing BUT the service was ok. I felt like they paid way more attention to certain patrons. Glad we gave them a second and third chance lol. Came back because they have the best spicy ahi roll. THE BEST. The freshness of the fish, the flavor, and the rice was made so well. The best spicy ahi hand roll on this island LOL. During our last visit, they added o chazuke on the menu. i love o chazuke. It's such a comfort food. the tea broth wasn't overpowering, rice and salmon were cooked perfectly. Can't go wrong with this option! Now service has been better than the very first time. The cold brew was a shocker. This is one of the better cold brews we've had. Wish they had oatmilk to go with it LOL. PS- it's local joes coffee. that coffee shop is on our list to try now! read more

Gohan - spicy ahi handroll - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Ambiance: very modern, clean and elegant. Reminded me of an upscale restaurant with reasonable prices. However, parking is a bit difficult. Food: delicious, fresh, and great ingredients. Fresh, made to order masubis and onigiris with warm rice. Seaweed separate so it's still crunchy. Got 4 different musubis - mayo tuna, spam egg, salmon roe and a spicy tuna HR Service: 5/5 given I went at opening and had no one to wait for Overall, a fancier musubi and onigiri spot, but worth the extra price. read more

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Gohan was a terrific find that truly elevates musubi to a new level. If you have time, dine in and treat yourself to a Japanese breakfast experience. There are a few set meals to choose from, all at very reasonable prices. I had the Unagi Chazuke, and I still think about it to this day. I cannot wait to go back. It is a small spot with just a handful of tables, offering a cute ambiance and excellent service. Located in the lobby of the First Interstate Building, you can park in the garage and they will validate. Gohan may be small in size, but the flavors, quality, and comfort leave a big impression. Worth carving out time for. read more

My kids and I enjoy eating here. The food is always delicious and the staff are very pleasant. Definitely a must try if you have not been here yet. read more

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I have been wanting to go here since they opened! Finally made it out one day and everything was so good. The shop is located right next to the main building entrance of the interstate building, where Easy Music Center & Karai Crab are on King St. I ordered a tonjiru and 4 musubi/rolls total, and I probably could have had one more, but it was enough. There are a surprising amount of tables inside and about 6 or so counter seats. The space is very clean and the staff is friendly. Food came out pretty fast, so great for a quick lunch break. I will be back one day! They also have takeout at the front and I understand they will give you packaged nori so it doesn't get soggy. Street parking is best, but sounds like they will validate for 30 min read more

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I really enjoyed everything I ate. I'm not a karage fan, but decided to give it a try. The best karage ever!! The nori on the musubi is fresh and not soggy. The staff is friendly and attentive. The restaurant is very clean and organized. Located at the Interstate Building on S. King. read more

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My first time to Gohan was 10/10! I've been wanting to try it for a while, but wanted to wait the crowds out from when they first opened. My mom and I came on a Wednesday and it was surprisingly very crowded during lunch! We got the last two seats at the counter. I recommend sitting at the counter if you can, because it's a very interactive and cool experience. I liked watching the musubi being made in front of us. For lunch, we ordered the spam + tamagoyaki handroll, spicy ahi (special), spicy karaage, and shrimp tempura. We also got the pork miso soup. All of the handrolls were amazing and a good portion. The handrolls/onigiri are much more substantial than places like Nori Bar and other grab and go musubi shops. Additionally the quality of the rice, nori and meats were top notch. The tamagoyaki and spicy ahi were flavored perfectly and the chicken karaage was super juicy. I would say 3 rolls + soup was a good amount of food for one person. Besides food, the restaurant ambience is clean and not too noisy. There was also easy street parking in front (I put in money for ~45 mins in the meter) or from what I read on other reviews, they validate for 30 mins in their parking lot. We will most definitely be back and hopefully save room to try their matcha affogato dessert! read more

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A friend suggested doing breakfast here. Breakfast I questioned?! But wow was that a fun and delicious morning. Simple and incredibly oishiiii menu of musubi, handrolls and miso soup. Get the Yuzu Ikura, saba and tuna mayo. The special pork miso soup is also a must. The service was awesome and I can't wait to come back. The perfect start to the day and a quiet location to catch up. Located in the Interstate Building across the lobby from Easy Music Center, this place offers discounted validated parking. read more

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Fresh, Made-to-Order Musubi in a Tiny Spot Off King Street Gohan is a small, quaint Japanese musubi shop tucked off King Street, and the coolest part is that the chef makes the musubi right in front of you. Everything is fresh, simple, and really tasty. I enjoyed what I ordered -- Spam & egg musubi and a tofu & rice musubi, two of each. Each musubi was around $5, so my total was a little over $20. At first that felt pricey, but honestly, considering how expensive musubi has become everywhere in Honolulu (and how fresh these were), it's pretty much in line with what you'd pay at other spots -- just much better quality. Parking can be tricky. There is a parking lot for the building and they do ask if you need validation, but when we went, there were no open stalls at all. We ended up parking in a pay lot a couple buildings down and walked over, which was easy enough but still something to know beforehand. One thing to really know: their hours are very limited. They close at 2:00 PM, Monday-Saturday, and they're closed on Sunday. Great for lunch, but not convenient if you want to stop by later in the day. Overall, I thought the musubi was delicious and freshly made, and I'm glad we tried it. I don't know if I'd come often just because of the parking and the price adds up fast, but it's definitely worth trying at least once for fresh, hand-made musubi done right. read more

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I tried Gohan's take-out and it was really good! Today I had the chance to dine-in and try everything fresh. ***What I ordered ~ **Tonjiru Soup (10/10) ~ I really really loved the soup. It was REALLY good. It wasn't overly salted or sweet. It was perfect and it pairs really well with the food. **Spicy Tuna (9/10) ~ It's a little spicy, but honestly not bad! It's not your traditional Spicy Tuna, it's minced! **Yuzu Ikura (7/10) ~ I thought I would get an explosion of Yuzu, but it was really mild. Also this was an onigiri instead of a hand roll. Overall, Service was okay, but food tasted really good! I'll definitely come back. read more

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