With the heightened hurricane warnings hitting the island a week and half ago, we decided to play it safe and order take out for dinner instead. I would've loved to take my time with dinner at Izakaya Harumi, ordering skewers and sushi platters, but instead, I got the UNI RICE BOWL (around $25, marked "MP" on the menu) to-go. The uni was fresh and velvety, with an incredible sweetness and umami, and there was a generous amount of it in my bowl. There was more rice than I needed, so I only ate half of it to savor more of the uni on its own. In terms of value, Izakaya Harumi's uni option was probably the best steal I've seen in Waikiki. read more

Izakaya Harumi - Uni Rice Bowl - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Hamachi carpaccio with their Negitoro don buri bowl! Very delish!!! I really enjoyed the hamachi carpaccio as it was definitely new to me because I normally get yellowtail or salmon carpaccio at other restaurants. The ponzu they use is very common but like most places, I feel they used a milkman citrus ponzu which I love so I really enjoyed it, don't quote me on that though. as for the negitoro don buri bowl, first time I've ever had a dish like that and it did wonders in my mouth. DEFINITELY MUST TRY DISHES THERE! read more

Izakaya Harumi - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Izakaya Harumi just won Best Izakaya by Honolulu Magazine, so of course I had to go check them out! You walk in and it feels like a cozy neighborhood Izakaya in Japan. It was a little warm in there but I guess it is just like the ones I've been to in Japan. First off, the service was great--super friendly and attentive. Just a heads up, some of the food does take a little while to come out, but honestly, I take that as a good sign. You can tell they're making everything fresh instead of just rushing dishes out of the kitchen. The seafood was definitely the highlight for me. Everything tasted incredibly fresh, clean, and high quality. You can see why they're getting the recognition. Great food, great service, and a nice izakaya experience. Definitely worth checking out, and I'll be back to try more of the menu! read more

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We recently went to Japan and based on the menu we were hoping it would bring us back to that experience. Sour: The food was decent. Definitely not our favorite. We tried multiples items. The service was pretty slow and they kept forgetting some food we ordered. Sweet: The oysters were delicious and fresh. The restaurant is right off the Main Street in Waikiki. Very easy to get to if you're staying the area. read more

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Went here on a Friday night and the wait was less than 10 minutes. Stayed in Waikiki for the weekend, so just walked from our hotel. Tried the tempura combo as well as one of the yakitori combos. The flavor of the food wasn't special. I don't think I would order the same things if I were to go again. Seems like the more popular items is the sushi. As for service, the servers were not very attentive except for one female. They almost forgot our rice that was supposedly included with the combo meals. The area outside is near a couple interesting shops, but being in Waikiki it's normal. You'll get whiffs of weed, here and there. read more

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We were trying to find a place opened past 10 and stumbled across this restaurant - we were very pleased! They have a wide selection for food, we mainly focused on the yakitori and all were delicious! We had one sushi roll and that tasted good as well! The only knock I have on this place is that the service was a little slow read more

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My husband and I made a reservation to try this izakaya, and we had a great experience. The staff was welcoming and seated us right away after checking our reservation. We also loved the decor--it created a cozy, inviting atmosphere. We ordered a variety of dishes to share, and everything was delicious. My husband especially enjoyed the chicken thigh with green onion skewer and the beef skewers. The oxtail soup was incredibly comforting, and it was even better when paired with rice. After ordering several dishes, we left feeling completely full and satisfied. Overall, we had a wonderful meal and would definitely recommend this spot. It's also a great option for a late-night bite since they're open late! read more

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First meal in Hawaii was at Izakaya Harumi. The place was packed with every table inside and out with people. So had to sit at the bar which was a little small but it was still alright. This place has a variety of items to eat. Mostly small skewer and small bites. Everything was made to order and tasted alright. I would say skip the soup broths and maybe order just skewers. I did enjoy my highball whiskey drink, it made me miss Japan. read more

Izakaya Harumi - Salmon - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Smelly and watery sashimi. Oily and salty chicken karage. Wilted salad. Hard rice. Beer was ice cold, 1 star.

Came here early on a Saturday evening for dinner, easily made a reservation through Yelp. The restaurant filled up quickly so I advise that you make reservations, especially on a weekend. Located in Waikiki, the interior was super cute and I loved the wall decoration. The menu is huge, so many options. Everything we ordered was great and the staff were very friendly and attentive. The prices were also really reasonable, actually cheap for Waikiki. We will be back! read more

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Decent late night dinner in Waikiki. We walked in on a Saturday night without a reservation and luckily we were able to get seated at the sushi bar. Food was good not great but we were hungry and it hit the spot. Staff was friendly. read more

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Was really excited to try this place since I've had it bookmarked for over a year. We arrived around 7:30 for our 7:45 reservation and were surprised to see only 3 parties inside. First off, the restaurant itself is super cute and really captures that cozy Japan izakaya vibe. The atmosphere honestly felt like a typical Hawaii izakaya, which made us even more excited for the meal. On the positive side, the staff were nice and all of the food came out super quickly. The prices were also fair. The lychee martini was good. Unfortunately, the food itself was pretty underwhelming. Most dishes lacked flavor and seasoning -- from the udon to the beef tongue, everything tasted bland and needed salt. We found ourselves adding shoyu to the udon just to give it some flavor. The fried items also need some work. The tempura enoki was oily, and the ika geso wasn't crispy enough. The highlights of the meal were definitely the hamachi carpaccio and the chicken green onion yakitori. On the other hand, the pork belly yakitori was chewy and made us question whether it was fully cooked. The fire roll was just okay. As the restaurant filled up, it also got really warm inside, so I definitely wouldn't recommend wearing long sleeve in the restaurant. Lastly, we also showed our Hawaii ID during our meal while ordering our drinks, but no Kama'aina discount was given, which we didn't know about until after we left. That was another disappointment, as most places here would have given the discount without us having to ask. Overall, I'm glad we finally tried this place because the ambiance and service was good, but it's probably not somewhere we'd return to. read more

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While walking the streets of Waikiki aimlessly with only a taste for a good highball on my mind and a calling for yakitori from my belly Harumi Izakaya was a pleasant random discovery. The Japanese lantern lights and Nobori banners which adorn the front of the shop waved in the wind as if to say "hey Mike, we got what you need." Enter the pub and I was greeted immediately, "how many?" I replied, "just one, bar, please" I observed average group sizes of 4 to 6 people occupying tables on the way to my seat. Most looked local with a few appearing touristy. The japanese decorations continue throughout the entire pub which gives it a cozy authentic vibe. What did I order? A couple highballs, a chicken/green onion Yakitori, and an order of yellow tail nigiri. Everything I had was perfect and on point. Prices were fair and the water server kept the glass full. I dig this spot. It's so chill. Good for solo missions or for time with friends. Definitely the type of place you'll find me at whenever I'm in Waikīkī read more

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Negituro (minced Turo) ikura lava bowl: 3/5 looked and amounted to nothing like what menu photo showed. Tastes like the sum of its parts. Yakitori (skewers): Unagi/eel: 3/5 Pork belly: 3/5 Beef: 3/5 Chicken green onion: 3.5/5 Fish didn't taste fresh. All skewers were mediocre. Food took a while to come out, too. Very kind service, but food wasn't for me. If they good give bigger portions for the price they charged then maybe 3.5/5. If there was more tare flavor and better beef quality, that would really elevate this place. Easy to walk to if you're in Waikiki. Loved the fun an casual decor. read more

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Came here expecting a solid izakaya experience but left pretty underwhelmed. The hamachi carpaccio had a noticeably fishy taste, which is never a good sign for something that's supposed to be fresh and clean. The meats also had a gamey flavor that just didn't sit right. Service was average, which didn't make up for the food either. Prices felt way too high for the quality you're getting, which made it disappointing. Only real highlight was the beer offered in pitchers, and the atmosphere, which was actually pretty good and easy to enjoy. Overall, not a place I'd go back to. read more

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cozy late night spot y Super authentic izakaya vibes perfect for drinks + small plates with friends. The yakitori and sashimi were fresh, and everything just hit. Chill ambiance, good energy, and the kind of place you end up ordering way more than you planned perfect for a casual night out or lowkey date read more

Izakaya Harumi - Skewers - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Came here late night with the #boyz haha. Fun and energetic Izakaya. It's not Japanese owned or operated cause not one worker spoke japanese but it doesn't mean the food or service can't be good! Had a great time with my friends. Service was casual and friendly. Food is good for what it is. come here for the drinks and vibes, and some bites to share. Big big menu, so I would recommend looking at the menus before going in so you're not sitting there for 30mins looking FOB. Just come in, order, enjoy. That's what a solid 4 stars is. Nothing over the top, nothing short of good. Validated Parking at Hyatt Centric Bathrooms upstairs to the back, need key Phone call reservations/ Walk-ins Bring big group so you can order lots of different things to share. I would skip the Hamachi.... read more

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Ten of us came here for dinner. They were able to give us 2 checks for the table. I had the salmon sashimi with ikura over rice. The sashimi was very very thinly sliced and did not even cover all the rice like in the menu photos. The chicken karaage appetizer was excellent. The pork belly donburi appetizer was very small but really good. read more

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Fresh Hamachi with some really good Sapporo. Great prices for Happy hour. Happy hour indeed! read more

Izakaya Harumi - Hamachi with some Sapporo beer during happy hour. Happy hour indeed - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Skewers are my fave and hubs wanted to check out Izakaya Harumi after looking at the pictures and reading the reviews. We made reservations for 7pm, which I would recommend as it is not a very big place and can be quite busy. I appreciated their Yakitori combos. We ordered both Combo 1 and 3 which comes with both miso soup and rice. We also ordered the fried oysters, ika karaage, chicken cartilage skewers, chicken karaage, and pork belly skewers. We were silly to think the combos woudn't be enough as we were quite stuffed. My faves were the chicken and green onion skewer, fried oysters, pork jowl and pork belly skewers. Hubs was a fan of the chicken cartilage and pork belly skewers. Service was friendly and they were attentive. Prices were reasonable. We'd return again. read more

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Stopped in to grab a to go order, plenty of seating and staff seemed to quickly serve those walking in. Ordered the California Roll, which came with a lot of soy sauce and a small amount of wasabi. The menu looked good and there was a good flow of ppl coming and going. I will be back to try more of there dishes when I am not in a rush. Quoted me 10m, but I was out in a few minutes. read more

Izakaya Harumi - California Roll (to go) - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I was really craving good yakitori after smelling the charred meats while walking around and stumbled upon this hole-in-the-wall restaurant. The Chicken Katsu was probably the most disappointing dish of the night. There wasn't much chicken, as it was very thinly sliced and felt like there was more batter than meat. It was super crispy, which was a plus, but the katsu sauce was too tangy for my taste. I've tried other katsu spots in the area, and this one lacked the right balance. For yakitori, we ordered beef, chicken thigh, and pork belly. They were pretty standard and decent, not overly charred. The only issue was the quality,some parts of the beef were mostly fat. The Crunchy Tempura Roll was fairly decent. It had a nice balance of flavors and rice ratio. However, parts of the roll were covered in more eel sauce than others, which made some bites overly sweet at times. read more

Izakaya Harumi - Pork belly , beef , and Chicken thigh + chicken katsu - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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We stopped by Izakaya Harumi since we were craving some yakitori. The beef skewer stood out the most with a great medium, fatty cut that was flavorful and satisfying. The chicken thigh skewers could have used more char and seasoning, and the pork belly skewers were cut a bit thick and weren't as charred as we'd hoped. The chicken katsu was very crispy, which we liked, but the katsu sauce was a bit too tangy and slightly bitter for our taste. The shrimp tempura roll was solid: crunchy, fresh, and easy to enjoy. For drinks, the lychee martini was strong, which we appreciated, though the lychee flavor itself wasn't very concentrated. Service was friendly, though it took about 20 minutes for our food to come out which felt a little long given the portion sizes. Overall, a decent and cozy izakaya with a fun menu. read more

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Izakaya Harumi is a small izakaya in the middle of Waikiki. It is a cozy spot with loud music playing. We were quite surprised that there was no wait to get in. We ordered a wide variety of dishes, edamame, French fries, agedashi tofu, skewers with shishito peppers, zucchini, eggplant , beef, beef and pineapple , pork belly, pork jowl. Everything was pretty good. If you are looking for a place to eat that is not too overcrowded, this may be the place. The service is good and the food is pretty good. read more

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Food 7.5/10 Honestly it was just okay/average, their spicy mayo is basically just chick fil a sauce, their fish is okay. Their skewers were actually pretty good. Service 7.5/10 Just normal service, nothing stood out Ambience 8/10 I personally like the environment, reminds me of taiwan/ japan w it being more traditional izakaya / homestyle read more

This cute little Izakaya across the old DFS on Royal Hawaiian has great kitschy Japanese ambiance with old newspapers, banners and flags decorating the walls and ceilings. The menu offers a variety of sushi, tempura, yakitori, and other side dishes. Came here at the recommendation of my cousin from Minnesota! Our favorites were the *grilled beef tongue that came with a delicious fried garlic topping, *chirashi, and *pork jowl. Beef tongue was so good we ordered another. Service friendly but brought us a chicken karaage by mistake and forgot to take it off the bill. Remember to check your bill and ask for kamaaina discount if you're local. Park at Hyatt Centric and they will validate. Next time we need to make it on time for happy hour! read more

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Food was decent - Yakitori was good, karaage lacked soy flavor, edamame was okay (it's tough to screw this up). So 3 stars seem adequate. Service, however, gets zero stars- none of the servers bothered to ask if we wanted a second glass of beer (they actually came around multiple times to our table, but they were so busy collecting empty plates that they never bothered to stop and ask if we needed anything else). The young-ish Asian server seemed very irritated that we asked for more food, while she seemed very happy to serve a big group of college boys at the next table. If you are a young guy, maybe it's a good place to go. If not, go elsewhere; there are other Japanese izakayas in town with better food and service. read more

After a dissatisfying snack at SFO, getting our rental car, driving over from the airport, and getting settled into our hotel room, it'd be an understatement to say we were feeling a little worn, tired, and, most significantly, hungry. So, finding something nearby was probably our biggest priority, but it needed to be interesting as well. So, after doing a quick skim of my trusty Yelp bookmarks, it didn't take long for us to decided on Izakaya Harumi. Nearby, open late, and armed with a huge menu full of so many delicious things to choose from! What's more, I'll never say no to checking out an izakaya! Even though we wandered in close to 10pm (almost 1am for us), I was mildly surprised to see this place was pretty full. However, despite how we had to put our names on the waitlist, the hostess let us know it was only going to be about a 15 minute wait (she was right). Not that we minded the extra time to look through their menu as we waited, as it's chock full of izakaya staples and specialties. From their extensive selection of appetizers, sushi rolls, nigiri, and sashimi to their yakitori, tempura, udon, soups, and drinks, it's practically impossible not to find some combination of dishes that will pique your tastebuds! -- MISO SOUP I don't typically bother mentioning the Miso Soup that comes with a meal, but this one was actually really good. Maybe it's because we were so hungry after our flight, but this felt really comforting and satisfying. -- HAWAIIAN STYLE OXTAIL SOUP This was one of the dishes I was most excited for and it was as good as I could've hoped for. The soup was rich, had a very beefy flavor, and felt so homely. Plus, the oxtail was so tender! I just wish there had been more chunks of it (even if that's always true). -- EGGPLANT TEMPURA Maybe it's because I wasn't expecting much, but this was surprisingly good. The batter is thinner than move that I've had, but I loved how crispy it was and the eggplant itself was soft yet not overcooked nor mushy. -- YAKITORI COMBO #3 - Chicken Thigh & Green Onion, Chicken Heart, Pork Jowl, Beef & Pineapple, Asparagus All in all, this was great! The Beef & Pineapple and Pork Jowl were my favorites while the Chicken Hearts weren't far behind despite how two of the smaller ones were a bit dry. The Asparagus were fine (all stems) and I liked the Chicken Thighs, but they needed more salt/pepper. -- SPICY MISO PORK BELLY SKEWER I had high hopes for this one and it didn't disappoint. Even though we didn't find this to be all that spicy, this had a nice punch of miso flavor, was super juicy, and had a good ratio of meat to fat on it. -- CHICKEN KARAAGE It's hard for chicken karaage dishes to stand out from each other, but this was great! The batter wasn't too heavy/thick, the chicken itself was moist and flavorful, and I liked the seasoned (?) mayo this came with. -- TAKOYAKI BALLS Although I've definitely had better, these weren't so shabby either. On the plus side, each piece was pretty big and I liked how they weren't slathered with sauce or mayo. However, while I liked how crispy they were, they also felt a little burnt/overcooked. -- LYCHEE SODA Not sure what is particularly special about their homemade sodas, but regardless, this was pretty solid. The lychee flavor in this was pretty strong yet not overwhelming nor was it overly sweet. -- YUZU SODA Maybe it's because the Lychee Soda was so strong, but the yuzu in this was pretty mild. A real shame too since what I could taste was actually better - the yuzu added a slight tartness that balanced the sweetness quite well. Considering how we ended up at Izakaya Harumi largely out of hunger and convenience, we were certainly hopeful for a good meal, but we didn't havethe highest expectations either. So, needless to say, we were more than stoked by what we had! Granted, if the circumstances had been different, there's a chance that this might have felt closer to a four star meal, but, either way, it was a great first meal to kick off our trip! I just regret not trying some of their sashimi/sushi options, though, I guess it's just that much more of a reason to come back! FOUR AND A HALF STARS rounded up for now. read more

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Izakaya Harumi felt like a little taste of Japan in Hawaii, which was perfect since I've been wanting to go back. The staff was friendly and the familiar decor and atmosphere definitely brought back some memories. The food was decent overall, although I wish the yakitori had a little more of that smoky charcoal flavor. Still, the atmosphere is what really makes the place and I could definitely see this being a great spot to come with a group of friends, order a bunch of plates, and hang out for the night. read more

Izakaya Harumi - Combo Yakitori, Chicken Katsu, Fried Squid, Spicy garlic edamame - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Came to celebrate the end of our great family trip to Hawaii! No better way to go out than with delicious grilled meats, fresh fish and cold beer! The place had fun decor that made it feel like Japan. We were seated quickly with a friendly wait staff and got a high chair. They even let us get a candy treat for my little guy! Me and the brother-in-law got the Yakitori Combo #3 which had my favorite cuts (chicken thigh w/green onion 3/5, pork jowl 5/5 and chicken hearts 5/5) and an interesting one that I wanted to try (beef and pineapple 4/5). Others got chicken karaage (4/5), agedashi tofu (4/5) and udons (didn't try). We shared a jalapeño hamachi roll (5/5) and ordered fresh wasabi (always a game changer). Best dish was the Tako wasabi (5/5) which is something I will forever look to order in the future. Also washed it all down with a pitcher of Sapporo which came out with ice cold pint glasses. Will keep this in mind and make a return visit when we are back on the island! Come check this place out for a great time and excellent eats! read more

Izakaya Harumi - Combo #3 - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I came with a large group and luckily they were super accommodating and let us make a last minute reservation. Their menu is extensive but not too much where it gets overwhelming and they had a wide variety of options. I got the yellowtail avocado roll, beef skewer, pork jowl skewer, and pork belly skewer. All of the slewers were extremely well seasoned and the roll was very fresh as well. Will definitely be coming back in the future! read more

Izakaya Harumi - Oyster Shooters - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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It's run by Chinese staff. Don't bother if you're after an authentic izakaya. The food was odd and overpriced. Just not the right spot. read more

I came here on a random afternoon to grab a "small bite" with my partner. Parking was a bit of an issue but it always is in Waikiki. Upon arrival, we were seated fairly quickly. I would note that the establishment had a really strong, unpleasant fishy smell. I understand they work with raw fish so I would understand a slight smell but it was much stronger than completely justifiable. We got the combo 1 just to share, my partner wanted to order more but I really wasn't in the mood to try this spot. I KNOW this is in Waikiki so complaining about prices is a bit unfair but it felt a waste to eat there, especially as I have so many spots on my radar just a few minutes of a drive outside of Waikiki that it just felt like a tourist trap. The service was decent, I asked for the Kamaaina discount they promoted (since this is Waikiki, so you gotta) and the waitress were able to make that adjustment for us. It just took a long time... they weren't busy so it was definitely irking me a bit how long we were waiting around for the adjusted check. Overall, I have no complaints about their food but just know theres soooo many better options out there in my opinion. Also they do have a promotion to get a free small dessert if you left a 5 star, which definitely leads to rating inflation. read more

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Izakaya Harumi is such a great spot for Japanese comfort food! Everything we tried was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. From the small plates to the grilled dishes, every bite was delicious. Definitely worth checking out! read more

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This was the best meal we ate in Hawaii. Everything was delicious and I'm sad that I won't get to eat there unless I fly back. Service was good and everything came out fast. It's cute inside and had a true Izakaya feel. They brought us edamame as soon as we sat down and we started with some Yakitori and moved on to sushi. read more

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My coworker picked up some dinner here. It's located on royal Hawaiian avenue in Waikiki. They have an extensive Japanese menu ranging from izakaya type items to donburis and yakitori. We had a bunch of yakitori type items (skewered bbq). Highly recommend the miso pork belly and the chicken thighs with green onion. read more

Awesome vibe and food. Loved that they are open late cause it was such a treat to have good food later at night when other places close. The entire staff was super helpful and hospitable. They served us very quickly and all we ate was tasty. read more

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Food; super hyped! Their omakase is the worst I've ever had. It's just a selection of your preselected basic sashimi no real selection by the sushi chef it almost seems pre packaged. Services; it's more of a hurry up and go! No real interaction Ambiance; you pretty much be eating by the alley you can smell it from where you sit The bathroom situation is pretty sketchy... you take a key go out to the alley walk up some stairs to another building and your view is to an Adult books store? read more

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Our family wanted to celebrate my husband's birthday in the best way possible...with Japanese vibes of course! Made the reservation via *Yelp and got seated right away in a cozy booth perfect for our party of 4. We didn't hold back on ordering a variety of appetizers, sushi, noodles and rice bowls. Everything came out quickly: fresh, hot and delicious! Gobbled everything up so quickly we ordered more! The staff is so friendly and accommodating and checked on us frequently. We came at probably the best possible time, as it wasn't too crowded and we got to enjoy ourselves at a leisurely pace. Validated parking is located at the Hyatt Centric, which is a welcome distance so we can walk off some of our gains. Everyone in our party agrees everything was so good, we will be back! read more

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Great food, good prices for what you are getting. Be sure to make a reservation because this place is small and usually pretty packed