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

Kamitoku Japanese Hotpot - Beef Eye Round - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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

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Plenty of free parking which is a + Me and my friends all got the AYCE Broth was flavorful but charging $1 for a broth refill seems pretty ridiculous seeing as the pot is split into 4 segments. One of us got a broth refill since she had basically nothing left. Sauce is also an extra $1.25 When we ordered 3 orders of bok choy we were brought about 6 measly pieces of bok choy. 2 of our meat orders were wrong, and the meat was kind of inconsistent? I ordered short rib and it was really tasty, I reordered more and was brought the wrong meat, when I asked for short rib instead I was brought something that looked completely different from the previous short rib and this one was super fatty. Like 90% fat I had a hard time eating around it. One egg was $3.50 extra The service was pretty slow, I think it's only a few people working but since we did AYCE the service was so slow we got full pretty quick since we had to wait along time between meat and vegetables. I wouldn't recommend going here for the price of the ayce it's just not worth it. And there's so many additional fees for everything, more soup, egg, limited vegetable selection. Not super great ventilation either I was basically getting steamed the whole time. read more

Kamitoku Japanese Hotpot - 4 ayce pot - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Always a great place for hot pot with family and friends. We stopped in for lunch and ordered the yuzu cold ramen, mugifuji pork hot pot and pork belly hot pot. Everyone was delighted with their choices. The beefy wild broth is full bodied and so flavorful that I didn't want to waste a drop. Lunch ends at 2:30 with last order at 2pm, so we just made it in. Our waiter was friendly and attentive, checking in on us before last call for the kitchen. Parking in the lot can be busy at peak times, but there is ample spaces. read more

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OVERALL: 8/10 PARKING: Free parking in the lot of the Market City shopping center. Can be a busy lot, so plan accordingly. VIBE: It's hot pot, so there's not a lot of service necessary. Split pot, each person picks a set (can be different), downside was broth refills are $1, which I thought was tacky, considering you do all your own cooking at your table. So I just added water to my pot, worked just fine. Space is small, but every table has their own area, which is nice for privacy when talking over a meal. MENU: Limited, no seafood on the hot pot menu, just FYI. They also have an AYCE option too. read more

Kamitoku Japanese Hotpot - 2 different sets - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Kamitoku, how far you have fallen... Kamitoku used to be my favorite hot pot place. Wonderful broth, set menu for people who don't eat a lot and don't want to go to an all you can eat place. Used to take all my friends visiting from out of town here. Unfortunately, Kamitoku no longer offers set menu options. If you want hotpot, you MUST do the all you can eat option. Lunch menu is now $26.99, and only comes with 2 included meat options, 1 vegetable option (wonbok), and tofu. Any other options you might want cost extra. Dinner menu is $36.99. Better selection than lunch, but again anything you want that's not listed there will be charged ala carte. Broth refills are also $1, which feels ridiculous when you've got a 3 way split pot so each segment has less soup anyways. To say I'm disappointed is an understatement. The quality of the meat has significantly dropped over my past few visits. Guess I'm grateful that we were forced to order AYCE since we received an order of pork belly that was practically inedible since it was all fat with barely a sliver of actual meat. The portion sizes are also incredibly inconsistent. We asked for 2 orders of tofu with our first order, which was 4 pieces. Then we asked for just 1 order of tofu for our second order which was also 4 pieces. Our initial order for 3 orders of cabbage was a measly handful that we could barely split between 3 people, then our later request for 1 order of cabbage was double that amount. Kamitoku seems to have been going through a lot of changes over the past couple months. Hiring a bunch of new staff, changing the menu repeatedly, and now this. At the price point they're charging with their limited options, you might as well go somewhere else. Not all changes are for the better, and I'm sad to say I likely won't be recommending this place again. read more

Kamitoku Japanese Hotpot - Dinner menu as of 09/05/2026 - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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The broths are delicious with flavor depth. The meats & other food are fresh. Good service & clean interior make for a nice dining experience. Especially great when there is a promo. Tried the Beefy WILD Ramen. The creamy, beefy broth was unique & would order again. read more

Kamitoku Japanese Hotpot - Beefy WILD Ramen - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Find it in market City - came here in a Sunday afternoon and there was no wait. The lunch special is a great deal! It's available even on the weekends. Their broths are super rich and flavorful - we tried their house special and their Seabura broth - it is incredibly rich and tasty! I would recommend getting rice on the side ($3.25) and turning it into jook to not waste the broth! They do charge for additional seasoning like green onion or sesame sauce, but while I feel like I need it at other places, here, because of the quality of the meat and the flavor of the broth, it's not missed at all. They had ponzu on the table and I never reached for it. Husband had the beefy spicy ramen and it was delicious! It does have a kick though and we like our spice! Lunch AYCE is $25 - they're options for meat and vegetables are very limited, but it's their broth that would make this totally worth it. Dinner AYCE is $35. read more

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Kamitoku Hotpot is one of my top choices for a delicious and great value lunch special! Their hotpot lunch sets are always delicious and well worth the price (usually around $12-15). The sets I've tried before came with either the Beefy Marina or the Sukiyaki broth, and both are great! The Beefy Marina is shoyu-based with a strong garlic flavor, and the Sukiyaki is both sweet and salty, perfect for cooking meat in. (If you aren't interested in the preset specials, I also love the Beefy Yuzu and Beefy Wild broths!) Although the hotpot ingredients in the lunch special are preset and not AYCE, you get a very reasonable portion of fresh meat, vegetables, and ramen noodles. I'd definitely suggest making a reservation if you're interested in trying this restaurant, as it is quite small. Also, possibly because of the restaurant size, there is usually only one server working at a time, meaning service can be a little slow. I personally don't mind though; their servers are always very friendly and patient! Overall, I find Kamitoku to be one of the best value hotpot options in the area, and I'd definitely recommend it! read more

Kamitoku Japanese Hotpot - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Made reservations on Yelp... arrived earlier than expected and still got seated. Pay attention to the menu and signs posted all around for specials and all their options. Our party of 3 each ordered a hot pot lunch set. Lunch is such a good deal here and actually filling. Kamitoku's broths are delicious and sets them apart - we always return because of their variety of memorable, tasty broths. My picky Dad commented "Excellent" after enjoying his meal and Mega beer. Thank you, again, Kamitoku... we love our lunches here. read more

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Service was phenomenal. These servers and cooks work hard, running back and forth. Very attentive. Food was excellent quality, soups were very flavorful. Recommend mising spicy soup base with the miso base. AYCE is totally worth it of you can eat. Only issue, but not a biggy...they charge extra per sauce. Like ponzu, ginger, etc. Still Recommend shabu spot! Very clean friendly and fast read more

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Best Japanese hotpot I've ever had. I recently tried the AYCE (wagyu round) but think it's better to order the set with higher quality meat (wagyu ribeye or higher). My husband got the spicy broth which was great and I got the wild which was a creamy beef flavor, almost like gravy! It was good and I really liked mixing the two. My friend likes the yuzu and miso, so I will try those next. read more

My FAVORITE hotpot place on the island. Taste: 5/5 super flavorful, I usually get the spicy wild and it never disappoints. Perfect blend of creamy and spicy. Service: 5/5 servers are super polite and helpful. Price: reasonable! read more

I tried Kamitoku Japanese Hotpot for the first time today and I wish I ate here sooner! Their lunch teishoku specials are affordable and delicious, and their hot pot menu seems great! We got the Ribeye YAKINIKU Teishoku and the Beef Katsu Teishoku. The Beef Katsu was HUGE, but a little heavy. The Ribeye Yakiniku was full of umami and a marinated in a delicious teri sauce that make the ribeye so flavorful and soft. Vibe: The restaurant has a lot of booths equip with a hot pot burner at each table and has a small bar in the corner that adds to the Japanese restaurant's aesthetic. The server was really nice and working really hard to service all the customers they had. Parking: Market City Shopping Center has a large free parking lot that always has available stalls, although it gets quite busy during lunch and after work hours. read more

Kamitoku Japanese Hotpot - Beef katsu teishoku - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I had a team building dinner here on 10/10/25. We were able to reserve a table for 9 and thankfully we did. They aren't the largest inside, maybe able to seat 9 tables of 4. Since we were a party of 9, we were 3/pot and each had our own brother to cook with. We opted for the $30.00 AYCE dinner option (AYCE meat and broth, not veggies/etc) as the whole table needs to all get the same thing and we might as well! Of the manh choices of broth- I went with the beefy miso to be a little different and was not disappointed. The miso had a great flavor and I did not need the ponzu or any other dipping sauces to complement the ingredients. There were 3 cuts to choose from; Rye Round, Ribeye, and Pork Belly. Each had their own perks and were not skimpy plates each order. The pork belly and the ribeye were definitely favorites of mine and stood out a bit more than the eye round. Also included is a small serving of Napa Cabbage, some Choi Sum, and a serving of Ramen noodles. Overall, I would rate this ayce pretty well if you don't mind the lack of veggies. You can always order extra vegetables on the side (for a little extra) if you need. Overall 9/10, they were quite busy but they took time to make sure our orders were going well and keeping our broth above half way. Highly recommend making reservations ahead of time to ensure you have a seat. read more

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Went for lunch and they had some pretty cheap lunch sets that I wanted to try but played it safe and just ordered the normal "pick your own" set. My friends and I all got the Ribeye $24. I had the Seabura broth at the ramen location so got it here too. Probably one of the cheaper hot pot places with good quality. The meat cuts weren't too thin and portion size was perfect. I was a little disappointed with the variety and portion of veggies that were given.. a small portion of lettuce, two pieces of bok choy and aburage, and a small handful of ramen. We also ordered mushrooms on the side for more veggies. They also initially had a small amount of broth in my friend's pots (not even half filled compared to mines) which quickly depleted fast and started to burn - they refilled it but it took a while and could've been avoided if they filled it more the first time. Despite that, the "pork back fat" broth I got was SO GOOD and gave so much flavor to the meal. I would definitely recommend. Overall, I would come back! Service was slow because there was only one server working the floor but she was super sweet. Parking can get busy and full during peak lunch hours. read more

Kamitoku Japanese Hotpot - Pick your own set with Ribeye and Seabura broth - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Haven't been here for a while because we don't frequent this side too often but we love this hot pot restaurant! The service is always fast and the server is always nice. I received a $5 coupon for my birthday so decided to take advantage of it. Made my reservation on Yelp...yay, so easy! We arrived at noon and were surprised that the restaurant was only half full...it's always been full in the past. Got seated right away and knew what we wanted to order but when viewing the menu, it changed. Regarding the "Luncheon Special-Beef Broth Nabe", didn't see our usual choices Chicken Breast and US Brisket on the menu...they no longer serve this. Also, you don't have a choice of Rice, Ramen or Ube Udon...it only comes with Ramen so if you want rice or udon, they charge you $3 each. I don't care for ramen for hot pot's...by the time I eat all the ramen, it's soggy. Just wondering why they changed the carb choices. We ordered 2 luncheon specials with Pork Belly and Wagyu Eye Round with a side order of rice. I was glad they still had our favorite Sukiyaki broth. Out of all the hot pot places we've been to, their Sukiyaki broth is the best! Food was good but I think the next time, we'll order the Wagyu for both of us. They served nice pieces of Pork Belly but not used to eating it where the fat is still soft and rubbery-looking. I like to fry it until crispy and dip it in a special sauce. Again, service was fast and server was nice. Parking was full so had to park in the back of the bldg. by Ben Franklin. Public restrooms are outside of the restaurant and it also has stairs to go to the parking in back of the bldg. read more

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This is solid shabu restaurant. They have lunch specials and different sets to choose from. Had the regular AYCE set for $34.99. Kids under 6 eat free. Lots of different broth options. Went with miso and although it was sweeter and creamier than I'm used to, my 3 year old and I enjoyed it. Of the meat options (wagyu eye round, US ribeye, short rib, and pork belly), short rib was my favorite! Service was great. It was a little hot where we were sitting towards the back, but it was not a big deal. read more

Kamitoku Japanese Hotpot - Wagyu eye round, miso broth - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Finally checked this place off from my list. I had been to their ramen spot in Ward many times, and since they opened the hot pot place I had been wanting to try it. Finally did! A hot pot set with good quality beef, fresh ingredients, delicious broth for lunch for $14.99 including mochi dessert and green tea? You can't beat this. Also their kids menu included rice and fries presented in a cute fire truck, although I'd rather they put karaage chicken instead of sausage in there, so we ordered a separate order of karaage (was just ok). I also ordered their negitoro as a side. The toro itself was blended very well so it's a very smooth texture with good flavor. I was a little surprised that they used Korean seaweed instead of Japanese nori though. The service was friendly. Our server didn't seem to speak English well but he's nice and polite. The place had a very Japanese feel, wooden benches and dividers. It's also cute to have a chalkboard for people to sign their names. The food was overall delicious. For the quality of food, the prices were reasonable too. We would definitely come back if we want some shabu for lunch again! read more

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Finally I have a chance to try this restaurant. I've been reading a lot of positive reviews. Restaurant looks clean but service was just ok. There's only 1 lady working as a server. Her attitude was kinda of unfriendly. Tried their lunch Special at $9.99. You're right! ONLY 9.99 and you can enjoy wagyu beef shabushabu. The quality of the food was unbeatable. The set included veggies, fish cake, Sun noodles and 6oz of wagyu beef. The broth was delicious. Nothing can complain with this price. They have other lunch sets available. I'll come back to try on the future. read more

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One of my favorite restaurants! The lunch specials are unbeatable. The broths are delicious. The portion sizes are perfect for me. We usually get the chicken namban appetizer to share and extra noodles for him, and we are stuffed! Service is always friendly and very fast! They make sure you get extra broth if you need too. The restaurant has a nice, cozy layout. Looks like a place you'd actually find in Japan! (Probably because it is from Japan lol). Highly recommend! read more

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My friend brought me here for lunch and it was delicious! We both had the pork belly lunch set and it hit the spot! A very cute place with delicious broth! It was a perfect meal. I wish I had time to return for dinner and try it again. Definitely recommend it! read more

Kamitoku Japanese Hotpot - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This is one of the best hot pot/shabu shabu places I've been to. The quality of the meat is top notch. I got the rib eye set and the meat was SO tender!!! I also loved the "wild" creamy bone broth- so flavorful and rich. They do include ponzu sauce but I was a little surprised to see the sesame sauce is extra $1.40 or something like that. I'm used to shabu places with the unlimited sauce bars. The ponzu was adequate though and with the broth I found that I didn't need too much of it anyway. The sets come with meat, veggies, and choice of starch- ramen, ube udon, or rice. Or you can pick zosui to end your meal with. Paired it with a calamansi lemonade, so good together. Service was good, friendly. We made reservations and got seated promptly at our reservation time. They do have larger tables for bigger groups (we were a group of 7). My only suggestion is maybe turn the AC up a little. When eating hot pot, it gets hot and it felt a little stuffy in there. Was definitely sweating... We went for dinner, but when I saw they have a lunch special for $9.99?? And the lunch set pricing?!??! Need to go back for lunch!! That looks like that's where the deals really come in. The dinner pricing was pretty reasonable for what you get. read more

We came here for dinner. We got their AYCE menu. The meats were good and veggies were fresh. We pour favorite was the short rib as it was soft and flavorful. Forgot to take a picture of it. We like coming here as you can make reservation and plenty of free parking. Service was good and place was clean. Although the food selection is small compared to a lot of hot pot places, we do enjoy the broth, convenience, and cleanliness. read more

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The "Wild" broth was quite good. That's about it for the meal. Old utensils with the plastic lacquer melted off that seemed unappetizing to eat with. I ordered the beef katsu that came out looking rough and inside it was cheap quality with plenty of fat gristle, and what meat was there was grey and overdone. My wife got a hot pot set and as mentioned the broth was good, but when she asked for a refill as much of it had boiled off quite quickly (they don't give you a lot to begin with), she was told it was an up charge for a refill. The waiter told us he could give us water to add for free lol. Never heard of getting charged for an extra broth before at other places. Signs posted all over also detail all the various up charges. It quickly became a joke for us that if she's caught giving me a bite of her food they might charge us. Not that any of this mattered because the server never came back with a broth refill anyway even after we said we'd pay for it. At a certain point we just wanted to leave. We asked the waiter for the bill and when he showed us the bill he asked us if it looked okay. We pointed out that there was still a charge for a Diet Coke he never brought us and when we said "We didn't get our Diet Coke" he just said "Oh you didn't?" I'm not asking for begging but not even a quick "oh I'm sorry" or even a "my bad." I'd take anything else than his response. read more

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Did the AYCE dinner for $30. Great selection of meats and comes with some side noodles and veggies. Would be even better if rice was included! Love the house broth, very flavorful for cooking the meat. It's good to have a reservation as the restaurant is small and busy. Friendly and timely service. Can't wait to go back! read more

Kamitoku Japanese Hotpot - AYCE Dinner - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Most are probably familiar with Kamitoku Ramen, but I think Kamitoku Japanese Hot Pot is the true hidden gem. They have so many options and great lunch specials. You can order anything from customizable hot pot, to a variety of lunch sets and teishokus at a very reasonable price. Just note that if you order hot pot, their broths are beef based, which is a what Kamitoku is known for. There's only about 8 tables inside, so reservations are recommended, but they also allow walk-ins. During lunch, the place gets full by noon. Parking is available in the Market City lot. read more

Kamitoku Japanese Hotpot - Ribeye Yakiniku Teishoku Lunch set - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

KIMMY OUR SERVER IS SO AWESOME!!!!!! Service was great! She's so cool and chill. Thanks for all the recommendations. The maki konikson broth is soooo good!! read more

I came here on a whim as soon as they opened on a lazy Sunday. Even on that Sunday, we were not the first people to be seated so just know that if you're coming any other time, I would highly recommend making a reservation. We were a party of two and we were able to order their lunch special. Even just for lunch, the food was plentiful and delicious. We ordered whatever the current one special was which came with the hot pot, a drink and dessert and it was enough food for each person. I will say that our server was also excellent. He was alone when the store first opened and he was able to juggle so many tables flawlessly. Since this is a hot pot restaurant, the booths typically had higher backs which contained both the sound and the smell of your food. It was nice to be able to smell the aromas of my food and not everybody else is around me. I felt like the serving size for lunch portion was excellent and The options for a meat or plentiful. read more

Kamitoku Japanese Hotpot - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

the most insane broth i've ever had in a hot pot. the wild beef bone broth was creamy, umami, and flavorful. my husband and i were literally savoring every sip. AYCE is a steal and the service got really good recently too. read more

I randomly stopped into Kamitoku Japanese Hot Pot for lunch and hit the jackpot--Wagyu Eye Round hot pot for just \$9.99 Yes, seriously. The beef was super tender, the broth was rich and savory, and the portion was surprisingly generous. It came with veggies, tofu, mushrooms, and ramen--everything you need for a full-on hot pot experience without breaking the bank. For the price, I expected something basic, but this felt way more premium. Service was fast and friendly, and the vibe is clean, casual, and relaxed--great for solo lunches or small groups. They only serve the lunch special on weekdays until 2:30 PM, so get there early. It's first come, first served, and one per person. I'll definitely be back--this might be one of the best lunch deals in Honolulu right now. Perfect if you're craving something cozy, flavorful, and affordable. Don't sleep on it! read more

Kamitoku Japanese Hotpot - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Kamitoku has the best hot pot broth in the game. Beefy wild, spicy wild, seabura, beefy yu, I could go on - each one is rich and packed with flavor! Their normal dinner option is to order from their "sets" menu: you pick a protein and it comes with a combination of vegetables and starch. Even though they are not typically all-you-can-eat, the set menu is more than enough to fill me up. Our most recent visit was for their all-you-can-eat meat promo, and I hope they continue to run this promo in the future. After all, while napa cabbage is great, ribeye is better. They also often have lunch specials, although I've never had the opportunity to try those. In any case, make sure you end your meal with the zosui set: a bowl of slightly dried rice, an egg, and some garnish. Adding these to your leftover soup creates a thick porridge packed with the flavors of the soup and your various hot pot ingredients. Service here is very friendly and the restaurant is modestly sized. I'd recommend making a reservation as I have seen a pretty sizable line form for walk-ins. The restaurant shares a parking lot with all the other businesses in Market City, and while the parking lot is pretty big, I've seen it fill up as well. If you're coming during peak hours, plan some buffer for parking. read more

Made a reservation for an early Sunday dinner at 5pm, when we got to there restaurant there were a few people already waiting. They opened promptly at 5pm they seated all the people with reservations first, I would recommend making a reservation if you don't want to wait, but it's not needed. The restaurant was clean and well lit, nothing fancy but welcoming. After we got seated it took them a few minutes to drop off waters and a few more to take our order. Our chicken Nanban was on the wet side, not only from the tartar sauce but it seemed that the chicken was dipped in some sauce before being plated. Our rice was on the dry side, more like Chinese style fried rice. Broth flavors and meats were decent, for sauce they have a ponzu on the table. They offer additional sauces on the menu. read more

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This Kamitoku Japanese Hotpot can "toku" my money any time! I wasn't a fan of Kamitoku Ramen when it was in Shirokiya, but was then a fan of their food truck located across from Don Quijote - Kaheka. Now let's try its Japanese hot pot! This place is located in the spot that used to be Nabeya Maido in the Market City Shopping Center, next to Gina's BBQ and Duck Lee. It does get quite busy. Just sign your name on the clipboard (or make a reservation!), and someone will come out to check on it. Inside is on the smaller side, but seats comfortably, but you might share a bench chair with someone on the opposite side (hopefully, the person doesn't move around a lot...). There are many 1 meat and broth with veggies sets to choose from. I prefer to go ala carte. It's $7 per person for the broth. I highly recommend the YU broths (Beefy and Spicy) if you like it more towards Chinese flavors because it has a really nice beefy flavor with pronounced hints of star anise and Chinese black cardamom that give it a nice earthy, smoky, almost sweet flavor to the broth. The Spicy isn't that spicy. The menu shows 4 out of 5 chilis, but I'll give it a 1.5 level (as a person with a higher tolerant). The Beefy Miso and Sukiyaki are both good as well as both had excellent flavors. They also have different pots with 3 and 4 sections to try different broths! So...can get more than 2 broths! Happy Hour is 5-6pm with a few drink and appetizer specials including a Sake flight for $9. I recommend the Okonomi French Fries and Chicken Karaage. The fries were skinny and crispy, well-seasoned, and tasty with the okonomiyaki toppings (dried bonito and seaweed, and kewpie mayo). Chicken was good too! Big pieces of juicy, tender, and tasty! 3 pieces is not enough! Kim Chee was not bad either. The Grilled Wagyu Nigiri Sushi was okay. Wagyu was on the lean side, and didn't have that melt in your mouth feeling. Also didn't get the "grilled" part. It tasted good, which was helped by the Yuzu Kosho. Odd name, but the Napoli-Tossy was really good. Really rich and delicious with thin strips of pork belly (like spaghetti!), pieces of Arabiki Sausage, and onion and scallions. So good! We ordered the Vegetable set and Mushroom set. This was the perfect amount for two. Everything was fresh and clean. The Gyoza was really good! The beef filling was tasty! The meats (Wagyu Brisket, Ribeye, and Horumon) were fresh and nice prepared. Don't forget to order your sauce! The menu is on the side. Actually, please look around at their special menus! You might find something better! The basic Homemade Sesame Sauce with Green Onion is 75 cents, and specialty sauces and seasonings, such as daikon oroshi, coriander, ginger and garlic, and etc. are $1.25. Honestly, sauce is just a flavor enhancer as the broth is quite tasty and the meat and vegetables are fresh. The Yuzu Cheesecake was good. We were told it was homemade. It was more cake than cheesecake. Not too sweet, and had a nice tartness from the yuzu. Overall, I really enjoyed Kamitoku Japanese Hotpot. The broth is excellent! Everything is fresh, clean, and well prepared. Service was great. Friendly and attentive. Food came out at a good pace. This is definitely one of the better Japanese style hot pot. Will come again! read more

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I really enjoyed my experience today. I went a little after they opened after taking care of some errands after some coworkers had mentioned about their lunch special. It was very quick to get seated. I got the seabura broth and alternated between the meats. The AYCE was what you would expect, but for just two options i was pretty satisfied. I liked both the beef and the pork, but I enjoyed the pork with my broth more this time. I think the broth was rich for me personally but i enjoyed it regardless. I would like to especially mention the service. There was only one waitress that tended to the restaurant, and it slowly filled up as i ate. Even though i was alone, i felt taken care of with the broth, the ordering timing and with my requests. I also noticed how well other guests were being taken care of and specifically how nice they treated children. The environment made my whole experience memorable. The restaurant was very clean and spacious. The menu from what I could see aside from the AYCE looked very appetizing, so maybe i will bring friends and family next time for dinner. I also had the dessert yuzu cheesecake and hot green tea, which i thought was amazing that they offer that. It made the end of the meal and my trip home nicer. The value of the whole meal was very much worth it. I will definitely be back soon. read more

Kamitoku Japanese Hotpot - AYCE special - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Came here for the $30 AYCE wagyu special they're running until August 24. The set includes ribeye, roundeye wagyu, pork belly, bok choy, and wonbok, plus your choice of broth. We went with Beefy Wild, Seabura, and Miso. All three were delicious, but the miso was my favorite. The Seabura honestly tasted just like beef stew, so if you love beef stew, that one's a must-try. As for the meats, the roundeye wagyu was decent, but the ribeye was hands down the star of the show. It was super tender and flavorful. The restaurant itself gives you the vibe of being in Japan at an izakaya, and the Japanese music playing in the background really added to it. Made me miss Japan. Service was solid even though the place was packed, and the staff was working hard to keep up. Overall, a really great meal and definitely worth it for the promotions read more

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Good food, good service, good quality! My favorite was Miso. Best match with Ramen. They let you take leftover soup home read more

Kamitoku Japanese Hotpot - Nabe Sets - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

TLDR: Had really high hopes for this place given the good reviews but left a bit disappointed. The soup bases were all good, but the meats were a bit of a let down and the portions of everything were quite small. Not a great hotpot experience, but otherwise the restaurant was cute and the service was great. ------ FOOD: We ordered 6 soup bases and our favorites were the spicy beef and the creamy broth. The other broths were good too, though not as flavorful or unique. Of all the various meats we tried, the only one we thought was passable was the pork belly. Everything else was much leaner than what I'm used to, so they ended up being chewy and tough in the hotpot. They were out of a few of the items we wanted to order, but ultimately we got some bok choi, wonbok, mushroom samplers, and ube udon. The udon was more like purple ramen (not thick like udon should be), and the veggies were just really small portions. ------ SERVICE: * Service was great and efficient. Our servers were very kind. ------ ENVIRONMENT / AMBIANCE: * Located in a strip mall close to Waikiki. Has a convenient parking lot at the mall. * Highly recommend making a reservation here ahead of time. Otherwise you'll have to put your name on a waitlist outside the restaurant given this is a pretty small restaurant with limited hot pot tables. read more

Kamitoku Japanese Hotpot - Ambiance inside - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

No photos taken as there was not much left after my wife and eldest son enjoyed the all you can eat for $29.99 until the end of December 2025. It was the recommendations of my eldest son who tried there before. The savory "Wild" broth was our favorite one with the never ending selection of meats that we tried. The staff were friendly and service was great. We recommend getting reservations so you don't have to wait. Gets fairly crowded on Friday nights and busy on the weekends. Best deal hot pot ever for $30! You still got time and bring your appetite. read more

We had 3 different broths and all were delicious. But we should have gotten the all you can eat.