We celebrated my Mother in Law's Birthday with the family and we had a great time. The workers were very friendly and helpful and the service was top notched. You can tell that they were all properly trained and the food was wonderful. So affordable with their special introductory price of $39.99 for adults and $19.99 for kids 11 and under which also included a sampling of some Wagyu beef. The ambiance was very nicely decorated reflecting the "Halloween" theme since it's coming up shortly. I absolutely love how the servers always checked up on us asking if we needed anything else including any refills of banchan. It's hard to find places where the staff really cares about it's customers and Kale Hale really did a terrific job. Lots of free parking so give them a try, you won't be disappointed! read more

Kale’s Hale - First round of banchan and the grill to cook your meats. - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Wow! Where do I begin? This place is a game changer! If you haven't tried this place stop what you're doing and make a reservation... NOW! Came here with some friends and family to try out Chef Kale's new restaurant, now knowing Kale I was expecting an amazing meal but by the end of our dinner service I was blown away. One word, PERFECTION! It's been quite a while that I've been somewhere that everything I ate I thoroughly enjoyed. Let's start off by talking about the Ambiance of the restaurant. It's clean, it's inviting, and it's very well put together. The grills are the type that doesn't make you smell after grilling all your delicious meats... aaah-mazing! The BAN CHANS- oh my goodness. There was so many and every single one of them was tastier than the last. There was your traditional Kim chees, but there were 3 different types of Mac salads, home made Taegu, pickled garlic, and so much more. He also brought out sour pa'i'ai with a sweet coconut milk, luau soup, Wagyu fried rice and other items for us to try. The menu isn't huge, there are a decent amount of meats to choose from and honestly I think that's what made it so great. When I see a menu with 3-5 pages worth of meats to choose from I get pretty overwhelmed. ALL YOU CAN EAT will run you $59.99 (Adult) $19.99 (Keiki 5-11) You also get about 90 minutes to partake in your gluttony lol. -MARINATED MEATS- Ginger Teri Pork Spicy Pork Teri Chicken Teri Beef -PORK- Pork Belly (Thick) Pork Belly (Thin) Pork Jowl -BEEF- Beef Belly Brisket Boneless Short Rib Hanging Tender Each AYCE Adult meal includes a 2oz portion of A5 BMS 12 Kagoshima Wagyu Parking is available behind the restaurant in both the small parking lot and the bigger one directly behind. Everything and I mean EVERYTHING was so good! I'm already wanting to go back and try new items that will added as well as seasonal items. This place is definitely a must go to. I'm excited to see what's to come since the restaurant is still in its soft opening phases. Congrats Chef Kale! read more

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We had such a great experience at Kale's Hale!!! I texted them to make a reservation for 6 people, but ended up needing a table for 7. They were super accommodating even though I know they just opened and are really busy. Them being accommodating was 10/10 for me already. There is parking, but just a heads up: if the restaurant is full, it can be a little tricky to find a spot. Still, totally worth it. Now, the food. Every cut of beef we tried was delicious. The side dishes were so good and I especially loved the soup one (wish I remembered what it was called, but it was comforting and full of flavour). They also gave us taho, a Filipino food that's usually eaten for breakfast. But it was delicious and unexpected way to end the meal. The chef even came out to give us a sample of wagyu fried rice--it was so so so good! Easily another 10/10. We also got a 2oz sample of wagyu beef. It was tasty, but honestly, once everything's in your mouth, it's hard to tell the difference. Our server was great--really friendly and explained everything to us, which made the whole experience even better. I wish I remembered his name because he was really good! I've been to a lot of BBQ spots, and this might be the best one yet. When we went, they still had their opening price of $39.99, but I heard it'll go up to $59.99 eventually. Either way, totally worth it for the quality and service. read more

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AHHHHHmazing. Start to finish. Hawaiian and Korean BBQ fusion. & Mika is the sweetest pie ever. Wednesday and Thursdays they have specials! 20/10 recommend. Whether you live here or just passing thru, this is a killer local spot. read more

Food and service were both great! Awesome value for tasty food. Ayce in Hawaii with great ambiance and friendly service. Can't go wrong. Chef Kale even came by to say Aloha. read more

Kale’s Hale - Several beef and pork options - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Many things went well last night at Hale Kale! Last night we had a last minute date night. I always wanted to try Hale Kale's restaurant since I pass by everyday in Kalihi. I had no reservation but decided to give it try--it was busy on a Thursday. Luckily our host squeezed us in needing to wait 15 mins. She mindful of us waiting offering drinks and even soup. Then greeted by the server. The place was busy but she was still serving aloha as she came back to check in us. The all you can eat meats were great cuts and solid quality. I enjoyed many of the vegetable side dishes that's included in your meal. Thursday night even had a hand roll cart coming around making your favorite rolls. It was a nice touch! Bonus we even got to see chef hale Kale greeting people when he was available (again last night was busy). He wanted to know if we were having fun, which was interesting usually chefs ask if the food was good. Topped the night with a delicious dessert basque cheesecake. The price is reasonable for quality meats, side dishes, attentive service, and environment. Parking is free! We'll definitely be back with a reservation. read more

I am still dreaming about this place and can't wait to go back. Service, quality, quantity, and ambiance all amazing. The food was delicious-- save room for a malasada at the end. Edit: We did get to try the specials! We went on Thursday and got to try the fried bulgogi rice and sushi. Delicious. The green sauce yummm! read more

Don't order this unless you wanna get scammed by the portions. Definitely doesn't look like the menu photo. Only get 2 really small thin pieces of wagyu. read more

Kale’s Hale - BENTO BOX#2 (RAW) - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The wagyu was amazing! All I think about is going back! I appreciate the Kupuna special Buffet is amazing and then the wagyu is Japan quality Mahalo for your Kupuna and Kama'aina Specials Luau soup is delicious read more

Kale’s Hale - Kupuna Special - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Mahalo to my wonderful server, Kayla, for making my experience great. She was very attentive and gave me a ton of the awesome chefs specials that they had today. Chef Kale runs an awesome place. All the meats were delicious and the banchan were all great. This is my third time here but first time leaving a review, this place is one of the best, if not THE BEST value you can find for AYCE dining on island BY A LONGSHOT. Thank you for the great experience again. :) read more

Kale’s Hale - Meats on the grill - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Don't walk, better run! Probably won't be able to run again after you eat, but forget about that for now. The staff are amazing, the food brings Hawaii to Korean barbecue. The banchan was ridiculously good. A spicy takuwan,, tuna Mac salad, dried radish, pickled garlic...the list goes on. This is an AYCE, but the meat is such good quality. I can't say enough good things about the jook. That's right, JOOK! Was so ono! The lau lau was insane. The leaves were so swimming with juice...AKA wagyu fat and lap cheong fat that I wanted to drink it like soup. Did I mention the brought banana lumpia and the lau lau, jook, and everything else could be ordered whenever you wanted more. Pipikaula, pork jowl, brisket! This place is going to be sooooo busy. Get here now. It is such a good spot. Diabetic? Add a little more on your shot before you come. Gonna go nap now. read more

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What a great discovery! This place is awesome! AYCE meats for $33 (we didn't choose the wagyu package, yet...), and this place has, by far, the BEST selection to choose from, and there is a lot. I think we ordered everything they had to offer as far as pork and beef, raw and marinated. Weirdly we didn't request any of their chicken. Next time. What we did order did not disappoint at all, and was so much fun to cook. I think our favorite was the boneless kalbi, but everything was ono. The surrounding mini-trays of fun and perfect variety of pickled compliments was, well, perfect. And to start, the luau soup with a bowl of rice. Omg, what???? I dumped the rice in the soup and went to town on dat buggah. Amazing. I had sad face when was pau because I was pau. But, had happy face again knowing we were going to be cooking our meats. And the dipping sauces were on point. So much fun. Lots of seating, there are 2 parking lots (free) one after another behind the restaurant, too easy. Second floor, entry is via elevator or stairs. Friendly service, very attentive. But man, everything was ono. You gotta check this place out. And Wednesday is sushi day, we'll be back fo sho. Support local! read more

Kale’s Hale - Shaka is right! Look all those awesome little trays of yumminess. Not seen, the ono luau soup and rice. Bring on the meats! - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Outstanding Experience from Start to Finish My son had dined here about a week before we did and had nothing but great things to say about his experience. Coming from someone who has eaten at many different places and is always honest about food quality and service, that recommendation meant a lot. He suggested we go, especially on a Wednesday for their special sushi menu, and I'm so glad we listened. From making our reservations to walking out the door, the entire experience was amazing. The customer service was phenomenal. We arrived a little early, likely during their busiest time, and shortly after we were warmly seated. Our waiter asked if it was our first visit, and when we said yes, he took the time to thoroughly explain the menu and the different AYCE packages. We chose the Gold package, and let me tell you, there was absolutely nothing "basic" about it. The selection was impressive: meats, sushi, and so much variety. We started with the meats, guava pork, ginger teri pork, beef belly, brisket, boneless short ribs, pipikaula, and pork belly. The quality was outstanding. Everything was flavorful, tender, and perfectly prepared. We enjoyed at least four rounds! They also served a soup similar to miso-style service, but with a Hawaiian twist, beef and luau leaves. So ono and comforting. From the sushi menu, we ordered: * Surf and Turf (steak and lobster salad) * Gout Roll (crispy pork belly and crab salad) * He'e Luau (squid, luau leaves, coconut cream) * California Roll Every single roll was delicious, we ordered three rounds of sushi as well. To finish off the night, we had the old-school Li Hing Mui Ice Cake, which was the perfect nostalgic ending to an already incredible meal. I absolutely love Chef Kale's vision. The menu beautifully highlights Hawai'i and Hawaiian flavors, elevated into a refined local dining experience, far beyond the traditional diner and plate lunch/dinner. The inclusion of high-quality meats like Wagyu truly sets this place apart. Chef Kale, Ho'omaika'i, Braddah! Well done! We'll definitely be back. read more

Kale’s Hale - Dinner with my Braddah John and Son Austin Kale's Hale - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Absolutely in love with this place! I got takeout from Kale's Hale and ordered the Wagyu and Short Rib which both were insanely delicious. The meat was so tender& flavorful! The best part was they gave us personal charcoal grills with the takeout! It was super fun getting to grill everything ourselves at home! such a cool and thoughtful touch. i was skeptical if it would work but they even gave a match to light the fire, as well as liquid to put it out. The food, the presentation, the whole vibe was a 10/10. If you're on Oahu and looking for something next-level, definitely check out Kale's Hale. Can't wait to go back and dine in!! read more

Kale’s Hale - A5 WAGYU BENTO - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The staff was super friendly and helpful. The food was AMAZING! Usually, restaurants have like not too flavorful meat, but this meat was SO flavorful and good. I loved that it was served in small portions so I could try anything. The ambiance was friendly, family-friendly, and a good busy kind. I LOVE the wagyu beef and lomi salmon! A must try for meat-lovers or people who want something new to try! read more

I've been to Kale's Hale four times now. As a gluten free person, I like the choices of meat I can eat. I can't have the ban Chan and I always ask the server what I can or cannot eat and they are always happy to check and let me know. I enjoy the different specials that are brought to our table in the beginning of the meal. The quality of their basic meats are really good. My favorite unmarinated meats are the pork jowls and tri tip steak. If you upgrade your choices, Wagyu is always nice but the medallion and short rib are yummy also. Friends and family enjoyed the guava pork and kalbi. I really like that I don't leave smelling like bbq. Parking can be tricky. Just a matter of when your reservation is. Kale makes it a point to stop by the tables and say hi and thank customers for coming. All the workers we've encountered have been friendly. Some have more experience than others, but it's all good. read more

This is honestly our favorite meal on O'ahu this trip. We've been meaning to come for some time now and finally made it out. Just so happens to be sushi night as well. For $33 pp we got to choose various kinds of meats, Korean side dishes, appetizers, etc...and it just kept coming. It's not just the food, the service was amazing! This was the first time we were there and the owner came out to greet us. I mean we're not influencers, food bloggers or critics, but that made us feel right at home. The waitress was attentive and even got to know her as a person. My husband's family is from Hawaii. The whole experience exhibited the aloha culture and spirit that he was taught growing up. Though the food was great, it's the service that will bring us back for years to come. read more

The service was excellent. Our waitress was super. It was a very noisy place, and fairly hot. The quality of meat was good, however, everything was sooo sweet!!! Advise to the chef, less sugar, more salt and vinegar read more

So delicious!! Thank you!! Mika is the best!! 10//0 recommend. Ask about the desserts. read more

First time trying this restaurant for my wife's birthday, they are located in the Kalihi area. They have their own parking lot and also an overflow parking. Therefore, parking should not be an issue. The restaurant is on the second floor, they have an elevator. You can use it to get up there instead of walking the stairs. We tried the all you can eat barbecue for $32.99. We get all the meat except for the Wagyu beef. We also found out on Wednesday night, we can also order all the sushi roll for free and it is part of the all-you-can-eat menu. But it is only for Wednesday. Our waitress Kayle was super nice and patience with us, she is a 10 out of 10 and made our dinning experience, very enjoyable. The meat quality is not bad and they served in small portion, you can order as many as you like. The sushi roll is OK, not super outstanding. They also served us Laulau soup which is a very interesting soup. AYCE is 90 minutes. We all get full with happy stomach when we leave. Recommended. read more

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Mika was cool! Says the birthday boy! Food was great and so was dessert! I'm also trying to make the 85 character limit. read more

Kale’s Hale - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Chef Kale has been promoting his restaurant on his IG page. 2 of my friends has Yelp reviews. Reservation was made online for 11:00 am on Jan. 1. There is a 2nd parking lot with sign before 1st parking lot which is shared with Rainbow Drive In and 2 other businesses. The elevator took us to 2nd floor which opened in restaurant. Our reservation was at 11:00 am and we were 1st customers. Decor included Christmas decors, displays of various items, and Chef Kale's knives and merchandise. There were many tables with yakiniku grill. Employees Caleb and Justin explained about AYCE menu and meats We selected gold. There were about 15 dishes of Banchan with some not too spicy and luau soup. Our meats with thin pork belly, kalbi, boneless short rib, guava pork, teri beef, hanging tender. Meats were thin which didn't make us full. Our dessert was banana lumpia with haupia sauce. We will come back again. read more

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The food was absolutely amazing! The wagyu laulau definitely hit the spot, tender, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The marinated Hawaiian style pipikaula was to die for, grilled just right and bursting with flavor. The ambience was elaborate and immersive; it truly felt like being transported to a place where dining becomes an experience. We arrived later in the evening around 7 PM without a reservation, but the staff was eager to get us seated right away. There was a small mix-up with our order, but the team handled it quickly and professionally. Chef Kale personally greeted us, took the time to chat, and made sure we were enjoying both the food and the atmosphere such a nice personal touch! I highly recommend this spot for business meetings, events, or just a night out to experience the unique vibe and fusion of flavors. Complete excellence in my book! read more

Kale’s Hale - Complimentary Sides Favoring local Hawaiian and Korean favorites. - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Watched many advertisement on this restaurant so wanted to give it a try. The ambiance is not fancy, but okay. I'm sure in time they will redo the look. It's a bit dark. Floors are not slippery unlike some other KBBQ places. Interestingly no strong smell of yaki-niku at all. Very welcoming and friendly hostesses and waiters. We were seated quickly on a Saturday night. The restaurant was busy with many diners; couples, large parties. We decided on the Value choice at something like $34.00 pp for AYCE. Good selections of meat, pork, chicken which was enough for us. There are the usual Korean appetizers in small plates and portions but enough and tasty. We were able to request more of any item we liked. The order starts with a small serving of white rice, luau soup and two special appetizers for the night which was like a crab salad and local stew. In addition, a citrus marinated piece of fish was served to us, which we grilled. It was ono! The soup was tasty but cold, the stew was good. The rice was mushy. We ordered beef and pork. Each came on small plates and servings were limited to a few slices at a time which I think works very well to minimize waste. It wasn't difficult to get more as we needed. We enjoyed the tri-tip, honey glazed beef, enoki mushrooms wrapped in thin slices of pork and the pork belly. There was a divided dish of several dipping sauces already set up on the table which was not explained to us by our waiter. We just tried them and decided on our own which we liked. Our cooking surface took a long time to heat, we finally called our waiter who apologized and changed out the grill for a cooking surface which needed time to heat up. In time, it got hot enough for the right cooking. The meats didn't have much flavoring and depended on the salt and dipping sauces on the table for taste. It was fine though. The right thickness and easy cooking. We asked for a water refill which took time to get and our heat went low twice. Not a big issue, we just waited to get our waiters attention for help. The menu has NO vegetable choices any where. At the end of our meal I suggested to the waiter that he tell the chef to add vegetables, maybe customers would eat less meat if so. The waiter said "I'm sorry, I'll tell him". As we walked out, I repeated my suggestion to the hostess who said, "we do have veggies, you just have to ask for them?" What??? We weren't told or it's not written any where. So, the food is good, the staff is welcoming and service is okay. Perhaps our waiter was new, it's still a new restaurant trying to adjust and fill in missing pieces. My suggestions would be (1) to add to the menu or at least advise diners about the veggie choices, more veggies less meat higher profits...(2) rice is the main stay of any good local restaurant. Learn how to cook it correctly or get a better rice cooker. (3) Check in with the customer often for heat adjustments, additional orders, etc. We are seniors and the price at this restaurant for 70 year olds and up is such a bargain!! $20 pp for AYCE and free for 86 years and up! We want to support local talent and businesses. With a few easy tweaks, the items I mentioned are fixable. Thanks for giving our community a new option with fair prices and kind consideration for seniors! We're telling all our friends to try you out and we will too, will be back soon! Mahalo! read more

We absolutely loved this place! Food was delicious and service was exceptional. We were presented with a variety of salads/sides to start with and any that we liked, we got a big bowl of. The waitress patiently explained all the different meats and we loved the variety and cooking experience. The value is great too and my family agreed it was overall way better than Gen. The owner Kale even came to each table to see how we were doing. Top notch place that I'd highly recommend and can't wait to come back. read more

Might be one of the best AYCE bbq on island so far! Food was delicious, I appreciate the smaller portions of meat so that I am able to order more to try! Service was 10/10! Our server (didn't get remember her name sadly) was super welcoming and knowledgeable. They also brought out 2 specials tonight and made sure we got the cheesecake dessert before they ran out. Atmosphere is perfect for date night or get together!! Not too loud and we didn't even leave smelling like the grill! My husband and I really loved the quality of food and extra customer care. We will be back with friends! read more

Love this hidden gem in Kalihi! I would suggest making an RSVP in case it gets busy. Lots of free parking in both the upper and lower lot. Their array of banchan is definitely well seasoned and you can request for more! Their meats are already marinated and pretty tasty . Loved the green Peruvian dipping sauce! Our server Natasha was awesome, super attentive to our needs. The wagyu laulau-delish! Loved all the foliage in the resto, gave it a nice ambiance. So go check it out! read more

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The best restaurant we tried in Hawaii. I'm so glad that I saw pov husband's post recommending this place on Instagram. He was not lying when he said this restaurant is one of the best in Oahu. Our server Kohl was amazing. He was super friendly and explained all of the dishes including the ingredients and the meaning behind them and their relation to Chinese Japanese Korean and Hawaiian culture. He was also very attentive making sure our grill was changed out and our waters were full. All of the food was amazing. We especially enjoyed the wagyu sampler. The super premium cut is straight from Japan and melts in your mouth. Also I didn't know what to expect with the guava pork but it was delicious. All of the small side dishes are also really great. And we really enjoyed the congee and laulau (pork wrapped in taro leaves). Thank you Kale's Hale! read more

Kale’s Hale - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Food was delicious, service not so much. Perhaps an off day. There's a time limit to eat but the kitchen couldn't keep up with our order. The restaurant was by far not as full for Friday lunch and rather empty. The waitress was friendly however did not initiate an explanation of what we should try or what all the sauces and banchan were that were all plated. I think she just assumed we either ate there before? Our grill was not changed through the service and started to smoke eventually sparking flames. No one even sensed it and we actually had to go find someone ourselves for help. By the time we left, I was a little dissatisfied. I just thought for what we paid that the service would've been more attentive and the kitchen would've been quicker as they were only playing raw marinated meat for US to cook. Or it would've helped if the portion sizes on the initial round was bigger than 5 little pieces of Pipi Kaula or boneless Kalbi for the 4 of us. The banchan was good but no one asked to restock it either. I'm glad all the other reviews were 5s. I wanted so badly to like it more than I did and had really high hopes. Not sure if I'll go back again so soon. Maybe next year or maybe not. read more

Food, Service & ambiance awesome!!! The place to go to experience Asian & Hawaiian fusion food. Awesome sushi hand rolls and AYCE meats to grill on your table with unlimited bachan. Best bday dinner!!! Support local!!! Worth the $$$ read more

Chef Kale (Kah-leh) finally opened his Yakiniku Restaurant in my hometown of Kalihi! His Yakiniku banchan sides are Hawaiian-inspired, with over 20 varieties to try! The AYCE includes rice and a delicious luau leaf soup made with tender beef and taro leaves. I liked the Lomi Opae, kimchee radish, and the different mac salads. There were four dipping sauces that balanced well with the different kinds of meats. The AYCE (all-you-can-eat) menu includes rice and a delicious luau leaf soup made with tender beef and taro leaves, marinated meats, and a Kagoshima A5 Japanese Wagyu sampler (BMS 12, the highest beef marbling score). There is also an additional ala carte menu that offers other cuts of Wagyu and Iberico pork. I had to try the top-of-the-line 9-oz Wagyu, which cost an extra $134, but I knew it would be worth it! Congratulations to @chefkale @kaleshale.hawaiisonly on the opening of your new restaurant! * Reservations are highly recommended. AYCE Prices: Adults $59.99 / Children (5-11) $19.99 Kale's Hale Hawaii 1339 N. School St. Honolulu, Hawaii 96817 Text or call (808) 391-7052 Phone (808) 600-5777 Dress: @niuhawaii #queeniesfoodjourney #queeniesdiabadassfoodjourney #kaleshale #hawaiisonly #chefkale #hawaiistagram #hawaiieats #eathawaii #kalihi #oahu #hawaii #yakiniku #wagyu #a5wagyu read more

Kale’s Hale - The spread is mean! - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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2 words: Guava Pork!!! Legendary Try it because it was the best pork I have ever had. Feels like you are eating perfumed pork. read more

The BEST AYCE Yakiniku on the island! I've eaten here twice and I keeping wanting to come back because everything about this place I love soo much! Parking: lots of parking! Up by the restaurant and down below. Food: Delicious! I love how it's a fusion of Hawaiian, Japanese, and Korean. Their laulau seaweed soup is unique and soo good. The meats they serve is good quality and it amazes me that it's AYCE. All the different meats are delicious but my favorite was the hanging tender and the ginger pork on the menu. The variety of banchan is amazing as well and it makes the experience super fun! Free banchan refills too! Also they've been giving out to their customers complimentary Wagyu meat and other dishes which are all yummy. Don't forget to give them feed back on the complimentary dishes for they would like to know if it's something you would like to see on the menu in the future. Service: 5 star! They explained the background of the restaurant and the dishes they serve. The staffs were very friendly and would check on us to make sure everything is good. Price: very reasonable. They are still doing their soft opening price of $40/person. The original price is $60/person. I would still come back even at the original price. All my friends and family who have eaten here loved it and said that they would recommend it to other people. I keep dreaming about the food at Kale's Hale after I leave and I will definitely come back. read more

Kale’s Hale - Banchan - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We came in for a long overdue date night and Kale's Hale did not disappoint! Firstly, customer service was phenomenal. We had a reservation for 7pm but were in the area a bit early. We called ahead and got seated 20min ahead. This place was pretty busy but still had a chill ambience. The hostess was accommodating and attentive. Our waitress was fully informed of the changes to the menu, gave helpful suggestions and was quick to get us our food, drinks and come back to check on us. The banchan is beautiful, catches your eye immediately when you get to your table and everything is set out. The luau soup will keep me coming back! The meats are great quality. Mento mango drink was so tasty, it reminded me of shaved ice. Everything was amazing but the best thing about the meal for me was the ice cake. It was so nostalgic and a perfect refresher after an all you can eat meal. This place is a great experience. I can't wait to bring visiting family here. We will definitely be back. read more

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Everything from the cast to the property was enjoyable. Food was fast and tasted so good.

We tried their Wagyu all-you-can-eat -- definitely a must-try! The owner is also really nice. read more

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Brrrraaaahhh! Been wanting to go here since he opened. Finally got a chance. Made reservations and was greeted with a plethora of different kimchees, potato salads, pickled veggies, etc., and 4 dipping sauce. Ordered the Gold set and it comes with a LOT of different styles of meat in chicken, beef, and pork. I'm talking teriyaki, pipikaula, spicy, ginger, guava etc. Also different cuts. I wish I could have sampled all but was already full. Remember, this is AYCE, you order as you want, but please, eat all that you order. They have a higher premium set that includes A5 Wagyu. Service was great. Inside was good, no fluff, but clean and comfy. Location is only drawback, but don't let that deter you from going! It's worth it. And I understand location, as it's what keeps the cost affordable. Def be back sample the meats I didn't this time around. Kale's Hale, check it out! read more

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Went to to Kale's Hale today and was very disappointed with both the food and service i received. The food I found to be unseasoned (concept not explained to me prior) unlike many other yakinikku spots and the seasoning/sauce bar offerings were limited and uncomplementary in taste. I had to go out of my way to ask what a specific menu item was because the only description provided was the themed name on the menu, the item being the medallion which in my experience is usually a circle but was given as a triangle. I will say, it does earn a star for being the best meat I ordered. The rice was old and hard which did not help my experience at all. While the food's flavours and style can be subjective to everyones own opinion, i also felt the service I experienced was less than pleasant. My server was unhelpful and had a negative attitude. She did not bother to ask if we understood the restaurant concept or if we had any questions which is more than customary. Overall the food is mediocre and pricey for the portions given. I would not recommend or return here again. read more

I saw his Instagram thats the reason why we went. There was a $5 wagyu special and we wasnt offered. We went this pass 04/27 Sunday. We had the $59.99 special and everything else on the menu was either Wednesday for sushi and Monday thru Friday special. The Banchan was nothing like what the Pic offered it was skimpy. The place was dirty the waitress was nice. Overall that would be the last time I go unfortunately. My child was reading the FAKA message which I didn't see because it was her height very disappointed. Stick to real Korean or Gens. I always take a Pic but I was so disappointed I didn't. The men's bathroom stall broken LOL. I did give a 20% tip and never complained to our waitress. She was nice and she apologized about the menu. She did say something about seafood. Crab claws? We were there at about 3pm sitting on the right side going back. Big restaurant. Im sure she remember us. I was thirsty after a hot day out. What's the lemon juice for? I follow chef and your previous venture with the meat market woman that moved. Anyway i still like your character on social media read more

We enjoyed an all you can eat lunch for $39.99 a person. In addition to the varied and plentiful meat selection, the meats were tender, tasty, and fresh. The wagyu was beautiful!! They were higher quality and more memorable than other similar establishments we've been to. Our waitress was knowledgeable, attentive, and warm with a wonderful personality. She made our experience very pleasant. The restaurant is very clean! We loved it so much, we made a reservation to go back! Note: Parking is available in the two lots and on the street. read more

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