This meal hands-down exceeded expectations. We made a reservation for Han No Daidokoro (admittedly a bit skeptically since some of us aren't huge meat-eaters) and thoroughly enjoyed our experience. Meat quality was very high, and we appreciated being able to try many different cuts. Personal favorite was the sukiyaki that came with a delicious seasoned poached egg and the wagyu nigiris. Grilling our own meat was fun, and we loved the fresh wasabi sauce. Also big shoutout to their complimentary corn tea - a must try (either hot or cold) when you come! Definitely a pricier meal but worth it given quality and experience. read more

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We came here twice during our 1 week stay in Hawaii. Once we just tried to walk in but they were booked for tables so we just sat at the bar and ordered a few highballs, the octopus ceviche, and the seafood pancake. Octopus ceviche was just okay but the seafood pancake was excellent. It was crispy and thin. Not thick and doughy like more traditional Korean seafood pancake, but very good. The restaurant is very clean and modern, no smoke from the bbq as they have a great smoke-less ventilation system. Jay, who served us during HH made a res for us to come again for table dining a few days later and I'm so glad we made it. The food and experience were exceptional, might be my new favorite restaurant in Hawaii. Our favorites were the A5 Miyazaki beef ribeye roll and the beef tongue. We had to get the seafood pancake again and we also tried yukhwae, Korean beef tartare, which was decent. Jay served us again the second time, he was awesome and the entire staff is just great and very attentive. We'll be back. read more

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Preface - Between USA and Japan (like Jojoen) this is my favourite place in the world to eat grilled meat. I've been here twice in 2 years, ordered the same/new things, loved it each time. Shoutout to Konami for such friendly conversation and unforgettable service! She work on the weekends. Also note that place does ala carte or courses. No ayce. Quality is here for sure. FOOD Grilled Miyazaki Beef Sukiyaki - highlight of the meal. Buttery and flavourful thin cuts of wagyu. 4 pieces between 2 people was enough. Skirt Steak - tasty and a thick cut as it's skirt steak. White Sesame & Seaweed Salad - I love roasted oily Korean seaweed flakes and romaine (NOT the soft neon green algae seaweed salad) so this salad was perfect. It was light, nutty, vinegary, and had great umami. Assorted Beef Tongue - I came across the Pacific Ocean for this, 11/10! They serve the top, middle, and bottom parts of the tongue. The tongue is a thick cut. Assorted Entrails - Includes tripe, heart, and gyara. I love gyara the most but enjoyed all parts. Order this if you like beef tongue as it's chewy. Assorted kimchi - Crunchy, Sweet, and funky which is my favourite kind of kimchi. There was cabbage, yam (natural slime texture), raddish, and pickle. Sapporo beer - Great! Beer on tap. Tropical Nector Mocktail - Refreshing and fruity juice with fresh mint. Matcha ice cream - not too sweet. Had the perfect bitter matcha taste, and was rich and creamy. Mascarpone ice cream - cheesy, rich and not too sweet. For cheesecake lovers please order! Even for cheesecake haters this still was a great flavor to try. Matcha cheesecake - cheesy and not too sweet! Beautiful presentation. Came with cream and pineapple. SERVICE Service was amazing and attentive. Food came out perfectly paced in terms of timing and types of cuts. Konami was our main server and was so friendly with conversation! She was experienced with meat cuts and recommended cooking times as needed. AMBIANCE /BATHROOM/PARKING The restaurant is dark, elegant, and beautifully decorated. Music is not too loud. I've seen families, friends, and couples eat here for seemingly normal or special events. Very chill. The bathroom is clean ( one for women, and one non gender bathroom). Each bathroom is for a single person. I think there was a baby change space. The toilet has a flush button common in Japan fyi. As this is Waikiki free parking is unlikely so keep in mind street or nearby garages. read more

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Have you experienced love at first sight? The platter of meat made my heart skip a beat We got the Miyazaki and Washu combo course for the table and it was spectacular. We started off with a simple salt salad. Next, an assortment of kimchi was brought out. The washu beef sushi is where the meal truly started. You got to taste the quality and tenderness of the amazing meal to come. Then, the platter of meat arrived. Everyone ooo and ahh'd over the perfectly marbled cuts of meat. Favorites? The sirloin and rib cap (dubbed the butcher's favorite cut) Each bite literally melted in your mouth like butter. The server brought us a sweet flavored soy sauce and a mound of freshly grated wasabi. The meat is delicious, but the wasabi brought it to the next level. Is that even possible? Next comes more meat! Our server brought out a branded chateaubriand with a wine, soy and butter sauce heated directly on the grill. Never have I ever tasted something so magnificent in my entire life. It was luxurious, yet delicate at the same time. We ended our meat journey with sukiyaki. I turned my dipping sauce of soy and egg yolk into TKG (tamago kake gohan aka soy sauce, eggs and rice) We had a choice between matcha or mascarpone ice cream to end the meal. If you love matcha, it is high quality, premium matcha. I went home and slept for 2 days after this meal lol jk I wish I did. It was an amazing meal and perfect fusion of Japanese and Korean cuisine. The corn tea definitely helped with digestion. Definitely worth a visit! Thanks for reading my reviews! Let me know what I should try next! read more

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Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 This restaurant is phenomenal. From the decor, the seating, the styles of the servers and the dishes everything was so classy. And this place has happy hour. We started our vacation and ended our vacation with dinner here. Best meal we had. Ordered $95/person the first time and $125/person the second time dining here. Highly recommend these because it offers more than ordering the dishes separately. It also happened to have all the popular dishes as well as the things we wanted to try. We were going to order it anyway and realized it was a little more generous if we ordered this meal set. And don't sleep on the ice cream this place might be known for Wagyu but that ice cream is decadent and impressive. We loved every single dish in both meal sets and there was so much to try so I don't think it'll be useful to list it all out. Treat yourself and try it. We HIGHLY recommend. Happy hour cocktails of the day were delicious and only $6. This place gets crowded for happy hour but it dies down for dinner when HH is over. There's HH for lunch and dinner and they close in between for break. High ball and cucumber cocktail: 5/5 Garlic rice: 5/5 must try Wagyu sushi/nigiri: 5/5 SOOOOO GOOD my fav We also mentioned this place to people we met at omakase elsewhere in Oahu and they also knew this place and loved it. read more

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New hidden gem for Kamaʻāina. It located nearby International Market Place. They provide 4 hours validated parking at Hyatt Centric Hotel. The restaurant looks very modern and clean. Service is excellent. Server is very friendly and attentive. Me and my friend ordered one of the Kamaʻāina lunch specials. We ordered "Beef tongue, Kalbi & Tontoro set'. The set was in good portion, it came with fresh green salad and yuzu miso soup. All the meats were tender and flavorful. Love their dipping sauce. Our server gave us a cup of corn tea to end our meal. After the dinner, you won't have any barbecue smell on your clothes and hair. This is a bonus part. I will highly recommend this restaurant to my friends and family. Great service with high quality food. read more

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My husband and I were in the hunt for a yakiniku spot and this restaurant perfect fit the bill. We found this restaurant using the Yelp app and was even more surprise to learn that it was only a block away from our hotel. Score! The restaurant has a similar set up to a KBBQ restaurant. We sat in a private booth with a view of the kitchen. Decor was classy and trendy. The bench seats were comfortable and perfect for group dinners. There are private dining spaces located in the rear of the restaurant. Their menu is extensive and offered miyazaki, washu, platters, original yakiniku, etc. Their happy hour is from 4pm - 6pm and our reservation was early enough to catch that menu. We ordered the assorted kimchi and seared washu beef from the happy hour menu and the aloha platter from their regular menu. We also brought a bottle of red wine to consume with dinner. Corkage fee was $35. The seared washu beef was simply delicious. It was lightly seared, served on top of freshly cut onions, drizzled with ponzu sauce, and sprinkled with sesame seeds. Their assorted kimchi plate was the perfect combination of crunch, spice, and sourness. The aloha platter was the star of the table. The platter came with kalbi, skirt meat, round meat, bottom flap, and assorted vegetables. We were served a sweet and savory dipping sauce, which went well with the meats. Service was phenomenal and our server consistently checked in. We'll definitely be returning to this spot whenever we're in Honolulu. read more

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We celebrated my boyfriend's birthday at Han No Daidokoro in Waikiki and it was truly an unforgettable experience from start to finish. It was easy to make a reservation online, and this place has cute little booths that make for an intimate dining experience. We started with a lychee martini, which was strong, sweet, and dangerously easy to drink. We ordered the Miyazaki & Washu combination course for their one-year anniversary opening in Waikiki, and every single beef option was outstanding. The quality of the meat really speaks for itself, especially when paired with their house shoyu and freshly imported wasabi from Japan. What really elevated the experience was the exceptional service. Our server took the time to walk us through each dish, explained exactly how long to cook the meats (about 45 seconds on each side), and even cooked the sukiyaki for us (a raw beef dish dipped into rich egg yolk) so it was prepared perfectly. He also noticed we had left some kalbi on the grill while the sukiyaki was being prepared and thoughtfully cooked and served it back to us so nothing went to waste. That level of attentiveness really made us feel taken care of. Standouts from the course included the roast washu bruschetta, which was smoky and melted in your mouth, and the seared washu beef with yuzu soy sauce. The octopus ceviche with miso vinegar was fresh and tender. We decided to order more meats such as the premium beef tongue which had a satisfying bouncy chew, and the premium kalbi was incredibly tender with that signature sweet-savory flavor. For dessert, we tried both the mascarpone cheesecake and matcha ice creams. Both flavors were rich and concentrated, though the mascarpone cheesecake stood out more for us. From the moment we arrived, the staff acknowledged we were celebrating a birthday and made us feel genuinely cared for the entire night. They even surprised us with a special birthday Japanese Basque cheesecake slice, which was such a thoughtful and memorable touch. An amazing dining experience all around, highly recommend for special occasions or anyone looking for top-tier yakiniku in Waikiki. We'll definitely be back!!! read more

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I honestly don't even know where to start, because everything I write feels like an understatement for how much I enjoyed my time here. I came to celebrate my birthday, which happened to fall on the anniversary of their Waikiki location. We opted for the set menu. The service and atmosphere were top notch. Even though the restaurant was full, it never felt cramped or overcrowded. Our server was exceptional. He took his time explaining each cut of meat and recommended how long to cook each side. He even cooked the final dish for us, the sukiyaki, which was a great touch. He was incredibly informative and provided the best service I've had in Oahu. As for the drinks, I ordered the cocktail of the day and it was perfectly balanced. Nothing was overpowering, with a great combination of Prosecco, gin, and lemon. I ended up ordering three of them. Now, the food. Wow. Yes, it's a bit pricey, but you're in Waikiki, and it's worth spending for a truly memorable experience. I loved that many of the beef dishes came with different condiments and sauces, which really changed up the flavors and kept everything interesting. House salt salad and pickled kimchi A solid, refreshing salad meant to cut through the richness of the meat. The flavors were subtle and clean. I do wish the pickled kimchi had a bit more punch, as it felt slightly lacking in that pickled tang. Beef bruschetta Soft, buttery bread topped with roasted beef that melted like butter. The assortment of condiments paired beautifully and made this dish really stand out. Octopus ceviche This was easily one of, if not the, star of the night. A total flavor bomb with fresh octopus and an incredible dipping sauce. Absolutely unforgettable. Other beef appetizer Perfectly charred, tender, and delicate. Simple, but executed flawlessly. Each beef course in the set menu was perfectly cooked. Every cut was packed with flavor and seemed to melt more and more with each bite. My favorite was the final dish, the sukiyaki beef. The coating and flavor were incredible. We even ordered extra kalbi and beef tongue because they were our favorites. Both melted in our mouths, and the beef tongue had that soft chew you hope for. At the end of the night, they served complimentary barley tea, which really helped cut the richness of the meal. For dessert, we chose the mascarpone ice cream and green tea ice cream. Both were a great way to end the night. The mascarpone was my favorite since I'm not a big matcha fan, though the green tea ice cream tasted high quality and well balanced, not bitter or overly sweet. To top it all off, they surprised me with a complimentary slice of cheesecake for my birthday. I'm usually not a fan of Japanese cheesecake, but this one completely changed my mind. It was creamy and rich, almost like a New York style cheesecake, but somehow even better. read more

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Came here with a party of 3 and had a solid meal. The meat was delicious - we went with the Washu Chef's cut and the quality was great. Everything was super tender, and my favorite cut was definitely the skirt steak. Eat it with the housemade soy sauce and fresh wasabi - it's SO good! The server also let us know the best order to eat the meat for the best experience which was nice. A huge plus is that they're able to adjust the sets for an odd number of people, so they accommodated our group of 3 easily. Service was great, and the vibe is dark and intimate, so it's probably ideal for smaller groups. It is on the pricier side; with the chef's cut and a drink, it came out to about $65 per person after tax. read more

Han No Daidokoro - Waikiki - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Kamaaina special is excellent with good cuts of tasty meat- its satisfying- decor is nice - Korean pancake was soggy- Bi Bim Bap was lukewarm - Soon Du Bu was tasty but lacked seafood- read more

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Visited this location on 2 different occasions. Once during lunch and another during happy hour. Both of which had great service. The host stand is immediately to the left, with 4-tops/booths, to the right and more cabana-looking booths down the hallway, with the kitchen/dish out to the left of that. As for their lunch special, such a great deal in Waikiki! Available everyday from 12pm-3pm, to which each lunch set comes with rice, soup and salad. Honestly, the best seafood soft tofu stew I've had in a very long time. It wasn't burn my mouth spicy, nor was it too salty, and it didn't taste like watery Tabasco, if you know what I mean. I was so pleasantly surprised! As for their happy hour, that's available everyday from 4pm-6pm, with different izakaya shareable items. You can walk-in or make reservations via OpenTable online for any meal period. Because it's within walking distance to my workplace, I will definitely be back for more! read more

Han No Daidokoro - Waikiki - Lunch Set - Soondubu - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I started with HH drinks and sides and moved to dinner. The HH prices were reasonable and a good way to get a taste of variety: 1) stone garlic rice - 5/5. while a bit salty, was flavorful and went well as a side dish. Got the crusty bottom so was happy with that. 2) octopus carpaccio - 4/5. went well with my highball 3) bibimbap - 4/5. a lsmaller portion, but was tasty. For meat, we ordered the Wagyu Chef's Cut. Every piece was so rich and melt-in-your-mouth. I've had Wagyu before and never really understood its worth, but this was worth it. Would return. read more

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Probably the best meal I had in Waikiki! Han is a Korean Japanese fusion (mostly Japanese imo) bbq, with a fantastic Wagyu tasting that I personally think is very reasonably priced. The Wagyu was juicy, tender, up to par with Wagyu bbqs I've had in the past including in Japan. The photos I believe speak for themselves. The service was fantastic. Most of the servers are young, friendly guys who enjoy good conversation. They will cook some of the meats for you when some technique or timing knowledge is required (or all meats if you prefer). The interior is subtle, quiet, and pleasant. Not too showy which I liked. I will definitely be coming back the next time I'm in Waikiki! read more

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Each cut of meat was amazing! Breathtaking! Our waitress/chef cooked our meats to perfection & she would even teach us how we should be cooking it for the next pieces! We definitely would love to come try this place again - everything was a hit that we tried read more

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They have a pretty extensive happy hour menu every day from 4-6pm including american and japanese wagyu cuts, appetizers, and noodle and rice dishes. We decided to go the à la carte route and got the seared beef, garlic rice stone pot, japanese A5 wagyu ribroll, and american wagyu kalbi, outside skirt, flank, and beef tongue. We thought the american wagyu was just as good as the japanese wagyu-- just melts in your mouth. Their dipping sauce was a little too sweet for us but fresh wasabi was so good and paired well with all of the meats. Service was great, friendly, attentive, and made great recommendations as it was our first time. Occasionally they'll pass by and help out to grill the meat to perfection read more

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My husband and I dined in the original location last year when we were in Honolulu and was so amazed by the quality of the meat that we decided to visit this newly opened location this time around to compare the difference. The waikiki location was a lot more convenient for us as it was only a block away from the hotel we were staying at. Nevertheless, the food and service did not disappoint and it lived up to our expectations. I made reservations on OpenTable in advance and reminders were sent prior to the actual date. We were promptly seated upon arriving and were given a private dining area in the back of the restaurant where it's more quiet and secluded which we appreciate. We decided to go with the washu and Miyazaki combo course for $95 per person. We also added the Han's cold noodle to our order since it was a specialty for the waikiki location. The ambiance was similar to the original location, upscale, elegant and a great spot to celebrate special occasions or to impress a date. The service was very attentive, the courses were paced well throughout dinner and the wait staff checked in on us periodically to made sure our water glasses were filled and offered assistance to grill the meat for us when needed. The food was delicious, amazing and top notch. Our favorites were the washu beef sushi, miyazaki beef sukiyaki, the washu and Miyazaki sirloin, and the miyazaki rib roll. The grilled beef were flavorful, juicy and the miyazaki cuts all melted in your mouth. I highly recommend the Han's cold noodle as well and was glad we added it to our food. The noodles offered the perfect chewiness and the broth was very refreshing. We left with a full stomach and were very satisfied with our meal. It's pricey but the quality is totally worth it. I can't wait to revisit Honolulu in the future to dine in this restaurant again and will hope that they will eventually open a location in the Bay Area, CA. read more

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***Initially posted this review to the Kakaako location. ** Oops! This is my experience at the Waikiki location. However I would expect the same level of quality in food and service. Multiple recommendations later, a visit to the Waikiki location was eminent. Course menu for 2 was the perfect size of all their favorites cuts to be enjoyed. I think the beef sushi was a great first bite with bright intense flavor that complimented the beef well. Garlic fried rice was portioned by the waiter after presented in a sizzling bowl. The quality of each bite was portioned perfectly for one bite. The grill never needed adjustment to temperature and their stoves didn't fill the room with smoke. Atmosphere, quality of food and service A+. bonus was the great music - late 90's R & B and hip hop. . read more

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Everything here is decadent and expensive, but so worth the bill once you've tried their meats. The environment felt very upscale and included two seating sections that can accommodate large parties and a bar. Our server recently moved to Hawaii from Japan, but had a good grasp on the menu and offered great suggestions. We ordered the combination of American (washu) and Japanese (miyazaki) wagyu beef. It included 3 pairs of each for us to try, and we chose to have some overlap in cuts, so we were able to directly compare the difference. I recommend the rib rolls in both, miyazaki sirloin, and the bottom flap washu beef. The combination dinner also included additional 3 small meat plates, salad, pickled veggies, dessert, and a hot corn tea. We also ordered a side of vegetables, which I recommend given how cheap and complementary they are to the meal. The first entree is a sukiyaki beef on rice, which was the best thing I ate, though the similarly thin slice of beef at the end of the meal coated in raw egg was a close second. Both are super thin, barely cooked and were covered in a sweet sauce that wasn't overpowering. read more

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Such a great experience and my GAHH was it delicious. I chased it with a chilled beer and it became one of favorite meal on my last visit. Granted it was pricey but I have no regrets....I even went back a few days later for happy hour. read more

I enjoy a good yakiniku or K-BBQ, and this is at the top end of the spectrum. I was with a large party during their one-year anniversary celebration. For a limited time, they had all-day happy hour deals on selected items. We enjoyed the Chef's Cut tasting course, which had prime American and Japanese cuts. The service was good for a large party, but we did have to wait a while for food. I attribute that more to being there during the dinner rush on the last day of their anniversary celebration more than anything else. Would recommend trying this place if you want to venture into Waikīkī. read more

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Late post. We went last week to their one year anniversary all day happy hour special. This was our second time to this location. As with the first time, service and the food were good. We ordered a bunch of meats including A5 rib roll. Our favorite was the kalbi. We also enjoyed the highballs as we thought it was a good deal. We were stuffed by the time we were done eating. The restaurant was clean and bathroom was clean. They do have a lunch special that we need to go back and try. Parking is a little bit of a walk. they validated it and it is good for 4 hours. read more

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It's been two weeks since we've eaten here and we are still thinking about it. Every time we go to Oahu, my boyfriend and I have decided that this is a must stop now. Let's talk about the logistics. It was walking distance from where we were staying so we didn't have to worry about parking. I didn't see a parking lot. Only street parking which looked pretty tough. The restaurant had simple but elegant decor. Our server was Jae and he made our experience a 5/5 stars. He was so kind and helped explain the menu to us. This was our first time grilling wagyu so we didn't want to mess up. He gave us tips and even helped us cook occasionally. You do cook for yourself though which we didn't know initially but we got the hang of it! Onto the food! We opted for the Miyazaki Beef Chef's Cut. The stand out was the chateaubriand. I swear it melted in our mouth. Insanely tender and incredible flavor. We actually ordered another Ala carte of the chateaubriand afterwards because we loved it so much. 5/5!! Luckily we got there during the happy hour which includes drinks, appetizers, and some cuts of meat. Assorted kimchi: 5/5, you NEED this. The kimchi was such a good palette cleanser because the beef can be so rich. The kimchi is house made. My favorite was the yam! Beef tongue: 4.5/5, I like tongue so I knew I wanted to try this. Chewy in texture which was expected. I would probably only get this again if we were there for happy hour! Filet mignon: 4/5, we wanted to try this to compare it to the Miyazaki cut. Don't get me wrong, this was still delicious but it did not have the same level of tenderness and richness of the Miyazaki filet mignon. Such an amazing experience. Not sure if you can get anything like this in the main land for this price. It is a splurge but it's definitely worth it. read more

Han No Daidokoro - Waikiki - Miyazaki chef's cut - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

A special occasion totally warrants a very special restaurant! We've been to the original location on a prior visit to Honolulu and loved it, so since this location was closer, we decided to splurge on our last dinner here in Hawaii, 2025. After all, it's a very special occasion to celebrate my son's upcoming birthday! ...possibly a tradition now. We had the 11 course on our first visit, but were told that the two restaurants don't have the exact same menu, so we opted for the 7 course Miyazaki & Washu Combination Course and after we finished, we chose two additional items, one being the $98 premium filet and the other being the $78 thicker, fattier cut that we all enjoyed the first round. You can REALLY tell the difference between the Miyazaki and Washu cuts, if you chose this option where you're having both. You might think that you'd still be hungry after eating, however, some how, you're not. I recall having rice last time, but we didn't have any this time and we were all pleasantly full. The Salt Salad is amazing as is the Yuzu and ice cream options. Our server, Afton, was extremely pleasant and attentive. She offered to cook for us, which was not offered on our first visit. It was very interesting and a great experience to see her do it first hand as I'm sure customers don't necessarily know how to cook this quality type of beef. I totally recommend Han No Daidokoro for ANY special occasion! Take your time. Enjoy every moment. Savor every bite! Let it melt in your mouth! #YOLO read more

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A high-quality beef and pork lunch for $20? Yes, it really does exist and not in your dreams! lol For under $30 you can choose from over 10 items at lunchtime. On the left side of the menu, you can choose pork, beef, and beef tongue to grill for lunch. It comes with rice, a crispy green salad, and egg ribbon soup. It is honestly one of the absolute best deals in all of Honolulu. They also serve shredded beef over rice, Bibimbap and Korean stew. (Chigae)..... all at terrific prices at lunch. Their à la carte napa cabbage kim chee is also exceptionally good. Happy hour can actually start at noon as well since they allow you to order happy hour items at lunchtime. A draft beer goes perfect with your grilled meat lunch.... The restaurant is known for high-quality beef and if you can get that beef for under $30, why the hell not?! Most people might be put off by the high prices at dinner. So why not go just a few hours earlier at lunch and enjoy that same quality for a fraction of the cost. You're a smart consumer and your tummy will thank you for it. Parking is not available upstairs but at the Hyatt Centric a block away. You'll appreciate that short walk after stuffing yourself with all the great meat you can eat at lunch! read more

Han No Daidokoro - Waikiki - HH-seared washu beef - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Came by for Happy Hour. We should have planned ahead and made a reservation. While you can sit at the bar counter for Happy Hour, the menu items from there are limited as you can't grill any other their meats. So, you pick from items that don't need a grill to cook. Everything we ordered we did enjoy and the service from our bartender was excellent. We tried the Washu beef carpaccio, seared Washu beef, and Octopus ceviche. Want to go back with a reservation so we can enjoy the whole experience. Love the ambiance in the restaurant. Gothic chic. read more

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Food and service are great. Went there day after Xmas for dinner and it was packed. Our server Jay was friendly and helpful. We have been coming to Han no Daidokoro for a while but this location for the first time. We loved the food and vibe. All their meat is super fresh and Garlic rice in stone pot is a must! Minis 1 point as the hostess at the front was rude. We also witness her being rude to a family and trying to make them go to the other location instead of waiting for 20mins at the door. Asking them if they have a car so they can drive there cuz the wait time is pretty much the same? We had our service dog (with registration card) inside a completely closed up bag and she insisted we have to put our white bag onto the greasy floor which was very unnecessary. She's the reason I'm taking a star off, and maybe the parking at Hyatt centric which is a pretty far walk. read more

Han No Daidokoro - Waikiki - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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We came for Thanksgiving dinner and had a wonderful time trying their Miyazaki wagyu course. Afton cooked everything to perfection and saved us the trouble of trying to cook it ourselves. The Chateaubriand, ribeye cap, and sirloin were my favorite cuts. We also ordered a side of beef tongue which was excellent. Really loved the private booth we had which felt more private and intimate. read more

Food and service were great! We ran out of places to try and decided to go here for dinner. Definitely worth the splurge! Everything we got was delicious. I would say appetizers were a little on the smaller side but it was definitely worth the price! read more

Han No Daidokoro - Waikiki - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I went there for the happy hour on Sunday, right after they started the HH. The restaurant was not as big as I thought, but the interior was stylish as well as classy. The service was excellent, food was delicious, and wine was tasty. I had kalbi, tongue, bibimbap for food. Both meat was a little chewy yet very tasty. Bibimbap was a perfect size with a lot of vegetables. I am a wine drinker and can be a bit picky, and their happy hour red wine was not a typical cheap happy hour wine! The pour was generous as well. I was very impressed with this restaurant and would definitely be back. read more

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I finally got to try Han No Daidokoro in Waikiki! They have happy hour from 3:30 pm to 6 pm. We ordered: HH Beef tongue HH Harami HH Mix Horumon HH Beef Tataki HH Rice Spicy soup Everything was delicious and reasonably priced! Definitely come back soon! read more

Han No Daidokoro - Waikiki - HH Beef Tongue $8 - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Well! I loved this place. Went for happy hour. The beef tongue and other meats and sides were amazing. Service was great and booth seating was super nice. Highly recommend for happy hour or go for the set meals. Super! Go now! read more

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We went there during happy hours which they offered very good deals. Nice setting inside. The services was great, my server guided us through the options and how much food to order, he's wonderful. The quality of different parts of beef were excellent, super tender and favorable. Kabli and beef tongue were our favor, we never had beef tongue this tender. Server also recommended a really good cocktail, definitely had good amount of alcohol in it which I appreciated, unlike other happy hour watered down cocktails. I highly recommend this restaurant and definitely will go back again. read more

Made reservations for a Thursday night - it wasn't too packed and it looked like there were open tables but not sure how it is on weekends. We were seated right away and our waiter was so kind and thorough with the menu. She explained what they offer and the difference between Japanese wagyu vs American wagyu. Japanese wagyu has more marbling and is more buttery, melt in your mouth whereas American Wagyu is more lean and has a little more of a meaty taste to it. We did the Japanese wagyu chefs choice and it was a perfect amount of food for us. We didn't come in starving since we were exploring around the whole day prior. There's no sides so everything is ordered separately. We just got lettuce to wrap the meat. I kinda liked eating the meat alone since the quality was so good - they mentioned that it's never frozen so it's fresh! I think a salad on the side or something is good to balance all the meat. We also got cocktails and omg they were absolutely delicious! We had to order a second round. Overall, such a great experience and food was of good quality. The place was nice and even though it had the grills where the food was being cooked on, it didn't smell. A nice place to go for a nice little dinner! read more

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When in Hawaii the hubby and I had a little date night here. He really enjoys his beef so I thought what a great place we could go to. We were greeted when we entered the place, it was nice inside and only a few tables were occupied since we had a somewhat early dinner. Our waitress was nice and sorry forgot her name was explaining the menu since it was our first time and recommended what to get. We got the washyu meat I believe and it was really good and tender. You can see from the picture that it was high quality. It was a little pricy compared to what we have in OC but it was good. Since we were still hungry we got the beef tongue and also got the assorted veggies. The veggies were good and a little different from what we get here but enjoyable. At the end of the meal we were still a little hungry but did enjoy the place read more

Han No Daidokoro - Waikiki - Beef tongue - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Exceptional service from our server, who went above and beyond by grilling the meat, serving dishes, and always greeting us with a smile. The meat quality was outstanding--the beef practically melted in your mouth! The salad was delightful, and the ramen was absolutely delicious. The restaurant's spacious environment, featuring large tables and ample privacy, created the perfect setting for a fantastic dining experience. read more

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I was recommended this place by a friend and it did not disappoint. The interior is very modern and we were seated in a nice private booth. The service from the start was amazing-they gave great recommendations of what was popular and what they would recommend for first timers. We ended up ordering the Miyazaki and washu beef course as well as an order of hot stone garlic rice. The meat was extremely tender and flavorful and everything just hit the spot right! We were so full afterwards! Highly recommend giving this place a try-worth it! read more

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Nice Korean BBQ in Waikiki we came at happy hour time and everything we ordered was on the happy hour menu. Meat samplers, assorted kimchi, assorted namul and two bowls of rice. And we also had the salt salad. Perfect for two people. Service was great. And the ambiance was refined but relaxed (opened 12/2024). Yuzu sorbet for dessert! read more

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First trip to Hawaii and I was looking for a place that really stood out. With so many glowing reviews, I had to check out this Japanese BBQ spot -- and it did not disappoint! I went all in with the Miyazaki Wagyu Course (yes, the most expensive one!) and every single bite was worth it. The meat quality was incredible, and even the sides, appetizers, and dessert were all amazing. The restaurant itself was super fancy and spotless -- from the interior design to the overall vibe, everything felt high-end and well taken care of. It really added to the whole experience. They also had Happy Hour drinks -- not insanely cheap, but discounted enough that I didn't have to think twice about ordering freely. It made the evening feel even more enjoyable and complete. But here's the real highlight: Sean. He turned a great dinner into an unforgettable one. He wasn't just cooking the meat -- he was explaining each cut, showing the best way to enjoy it, and doing it all with such warmth and professionalism. Nothing felt forced or boring, and he kept the whole experience fun and memorable without interrupting the flow of the meal. I left feeling not only full but genuinely happy. This was more than just dinner -- it was an experience. And because of Sean, I'll 100% be coming back the next time I'm in Hawaii. read more

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Wish I had time for dinner. Stopped in for a quick drink and had one of the most amazing Old Fashioned's by Jay! If the food is anything like the cocktails, this place is a must and Jay is an incredible mixologist. read more

Han No Daidokoro - Waikiki - Old Fashioned - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii