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    Kan Sushi

    3.9 (1.4k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Ashley F.

    Kan Sushi is a AYCE restaurant available in only 3 locations across the US, with one of them being in Honolulu, on the out skirts of Waikiki along Ala Moana Blvd. For the OGs and locals, it took over another AYCE sushi/buffet location previously known as Todai. I went with my friend to take advantage of their weekday Lunch special which was priced competitively at $28.95. I really can't think of another place in the islands that offers AYCE sushi at this price point. My favorites were the ninja tuna, snowflake salmon, and the non-rice containing sushi rolls Salmon to the Moon, Roly Poly, Creamy S&S. For what you pay, I think there's a lot of value and would love to come back again soon.

    AYCE
    Rachael K.

    Kan Sushi offers AYCE sushi for lunch and dinner. You can opt for general or premium AYCE (price difference). My boyfriend and I opted for regular dinner AYCE. We found street parking nearby, but also know Kan Sushi guests often park in a garage adjacent. I believe street parking is cheaper! We ordered a variety of rolls and nigiri. I appreciate how Kan sushi offers non-sushi foods such as tempura and meats. If doing AYCE, I'd recommend ordering two rolls at a time. They come slowly but are quite filling. To maximize on the fish, opt for nigiri or sashimi! Be sure not to order too much at once, as they charge for waste. The reason for the one-star dock is I found a hair in one of my nigiri. It was pressed into the rice, wedged in between the fish and rice. I didn't mention it to the staff because it happened towards the end of the night. I didn't want to cause any issues! Another issue I had was the amount of rice to fish. The staff were all very young, but hardworking. It wasn't too busy upon arrival, but grew busier with time. The restaurant felt understaffed, given the high demand of AYCE eaters. Our server was very good! He gave us plenty of napkins and ginger when we asked. Friendly too! Truthfully, I'm more likely to check out other AYCE sushi places before this one.

    Jeremy O.

    Excellent quality fish and portions for the lunch AYCE. Haven't done AYCE sushi in a long time, but definitely thought this was worth the lunch price for the amount of food u get per serving + the quality and taste of the food. The calamari was the best AYCE calamari I've ever had personally. Definitely recommend the carpaccios, a nice balance of citris and vinegary flavors. Service was good, despite at the time them being understaffed with only 2 waiters, they were doing their best and were communicative and as attentative as they could be given their situation. Thank you to them for hustling. Inside is very clean as well. Def recommended the lunch AYCE price!

    Hot cheeto roll, shrimp tempura
    Kaliko P.

    We went for lunch at $28.95 AYCE sushi (excluding the premium stuff) on a Sunday morning at 11 AM as soon as they opened. No lines. PROS: - very sweet server, very friendly - excellent price in Waikiki, or anywhere, for an AYCE! - everything tasted fresh - large selection of seating choices CONS: - frequently missing or messed up orders. My baked lobster roll went to another table and they tried to give us miso soup we didn't order. - extremely long waits for some items, inconsistently. For example, my Hot and Fresh roll came within a few minutes, but for my second order, it took over 35 minutes; the waitress was nice enough to pack it up for me to go since I wasn't happy about it. My co-worker said her record wait-time for sushi was 45 minutes for one order, I guess this is par for the course, given the hundreds of orders people place and can get mixed up, wrong, or not even show up. - water refills were not given automatically, we had to ask, and all three of our glasses were completely empty. Asking anyone other than our server went on deaf ears and completely flat affect with no response. NEUTRAL: - parking is available but it's pricey for local standards at $6.00/hr at Canterbury Place. If you want free parking, you'll have to go on a Sunday and walk from the streets, at the Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor near the beach (limited free stalls), or buy something at Ala Moana Shopping Center and then walk to Kan Sushi (about an 18 min walk, but faster if you cut to the left of the Ala Wai Canal along the Ala Wai Blvd, right on Lipe'epe'e Street, modified left onto Hobron Lane (stop by Kulu Kulu cakes on Hobron before you go home), right onto Ena lane and left onto Ala Moana Blvd and Kan is right around the corner. TIPS: - you can supposedly order 4 things at a time, per person. If they let you order more, I'd go ahead and do it, since we were the first people into the restaurant, and the 8th to leave due to food coming out slowly or not at all. A huge group of about 25 people came in soon after, and that could have had something to do with it. - order the meats first since they come out first (and fast to cook compared to making a sushi roll by hand), then order the rolls. - make sure you stop by Kulu Kulu for sweets and pastries on Hobron Lane (walking distance) for a sweet treat after. I hear there is an ice cream shop underneath the building that Kan Sushi sits on, but Kulu Kulu is a well-deserved treat if you are willing to splurge for top-notch, 5- star sweets.

    Kalbi
    Jennifer T.

    This AYCE restaurant combines my two favorite loves - Korean BBQ and sushi! The restaurant is right across from Fort DeRussy and diagonal to the Hilton Hawaiian Village. There is ample parking in the parking garage right behind the restaurant. We got here early (around 6pm) on a weekday. The place was not crowded yet but a flood of customers came in shortly after we arrived. The service was friendly but slow. There was only one server handling an entire section of around ten tables so we had to wait quite a while for our drinks and food to arrive. There needed to be at least one more server or server assistant to handle the multiple requests from guests. However, our server was patient and handled himself well. He knew we were waiting for quite a while to get our food and made sure to apologize and give us updates on the wait. The food was excellent. I wish I had taken more pictures but I was way too busy stuffing my mouth with all this goodness! There is a nice selection of meats, side dishes, and sushi rolls. You can upgrade to the premium meats for $20.00 more to get wagyu and other specials, however, we felt satisfied with the regular menu selections. Keep in mind that if one person decides to upgrade, everyone on the table has to upgrade is well. The price is reasonable ($38.95) and I much rather go here than Gens any day! Definitely will be back for more sushi and korean bbq!

    Suzanne M.

    Came across Kan Sushi because it's conveniently adjacent to the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Arrived for an early dinner about 5:15p, and it was not busy with about 5 other parties that we saw. While the food was pretty good, the service was terrible! We inquired about our food while took a while to come out, also asked for more water; even asking the waitress if they can clear off or table. Wasabi and ginger, which is typically provided first, came last; only asking for it multiple times. For being All You Can Eat, you'd think many people would want to order multiple dishes, etc. Perhaps they need to hire more workers to expedite things!

    Helena R.

    Our first time here with our Ohana so let be break it down for sushi & meat connoisseurs. A table for 7 and Joseph took care of us. Celebrated two birthdays and we cleared 20 dishes of different sushi-Tom & Jerry; dynamite sushi; Tiger roll, California rolls, Roli Poli (guessing); fried oyster, fried squid, shrimp tempura, Hawaiian Steak, grilled pork belly; Kalbi; cucumber salad, -like I said, we ate! Joseph helped us with recommendations to try & it didn't disappoint. Mahalo to Joseph & crew at Kan Sushi!! Ohhh can't forget the sushi chefs!!!

    Kimberly B.

    Came here for an early dinner surprisingly not much wait for walk-in on a Saturday. Ordered our sushi, crunch roll, dragon roll, tiger roll, yam bam cruncher and salmon and shrimp nigiri, takoyaki, kalbi and whole bunch more. I'm pleased with how fast the service was. The rolls came out quickly back to back with each order probably because it wasn't super busy. All rolls were pretty tasty. Minus one star just because this is the first time ive had bones in dragon rolls or any rolls with unagi on it. Yes i know fish comes with bones but I would assume higher quality sushi restaurants usually take out the bone. Sakura doesn't have any bones in their unagi. I had a bone stuck in my throat but I didn't overreact in the restaurant but while driving home I had to pull over to try and take it out because it got painful with every swallow. Ambiance is nice, restaurant and bathrooms are clean. Nothing too fancy. Nice and casual.

    Suzie C.

    Great service and very affordable food, considering its elegant atmosphere, they charge an affordable price. Service was very nice amd sweet, she even warned us about our order (6pc premium) sashimi could be a little too much for our party, and she was right! I thought 6pc= 6 pieces, but rather, they meant SIX different fish. Loved everything, i wish ive taken more pictures of my food, but they were just so good i couldnt wait.

    Kimberly D.

    Okayyy so the only reason I didn't give this a 1 star is because the manager Joseph is amazing & really made it his goal to make us leave happy and wanting to come back for HIM. So 5 stars for Joseph, 1 star for food/experience. We got there at 9:30pm on a Saturday night, and they close at 11pm. We got all you can eat normal menu ($40), they also have other premium options at ($55 per person & above). So nice place that you'd expect good service, and execution. We only got one round of all you can eat sushi and at 10:25 we are trying to put another round of sushi ( we had one round ) and they're like oh not sure if we are still taking orders, last call passed. We never were told & again they had 35 mins until closing. We felt rushed & like a bother. After some hesitation from the crew, we got another round & they gave us frozen takoyki. All rolls were incorrect / rushed. They just threw random stuff on Cali rolls and pushed them out. The sushi was decent quality but not anything I'd pay the big price tag of $55 per person for. We notified the manager, Joseph, and he was sooo sweet and helpful! we appreciate it Joseph, even gave us his phone number & special nigiri off the premium menu & did everything to make it right. I appreciate him for that, and after thought I would want to give them a try again because of Joseph, but I know better all you can eat sushi spots for cheaper, better quality sushi & just a better overall experience so I think I'd skip next time around. Picture was our take home box. Also the sushi left us with scratchy throats and congestion, and we are avid sushi eaters, which could be because sushi was slightly warm = more histamine in fish.

    Dragon Roll (8 Pieces)
    Oren L.

    If you're staying near Hilton Hawaiian Village, do yourself a favor and walk across the street to Kan Sushi Hawaii. The fish was incredibly fresh, the service was friendly and attentive, and the entire experience exceeded our expectations. Every roll and sashimi dish tasted high-quality and beautifully prepared. A special shout-out to Emily, our server, who was fantastic. She was friendly, attentive, and helped make the experience even more enjoyable with her great recommendations and excellent service. Whether you're a local or visiting Waikiki, Kan Sushi is absolutely worth a visit. Come hungry and leave happy...you won't be disappointed!

    Candice P.

    I absolutely love Kan Sushi! I ate here recently for the first time. It was my cheat meal for the week and I'm so glad we went here to fufill my sushi craving. It was a recommendation from a friend and was also rated pretty good on Yelp. I saw a video on Youtube as well and that's what sealed the deal for me. We ate here on a Saturday night around 7pm. I saw on Yelp that they don't take reservations over the phone for parties under 6 people so we had to do a walk in reservation only. We parked next door under the old Wailana Coffee House Restaurant since I heard it was cheaper than parking under Kan Sushi. I checked in at the front desk and our wait time was only 25mins. They take your phone # so that they can notify you via text message when your table was ready. We just waited outside until it was our turn and there was a good amount of people waiting too. They send you a link so that you can see what your position is in line on the waiting list just in case you want to explore the shops near by. While walking in, we noticed that the restaurant was really full. Waiters were running around and it seemed that our waiter was super busy so one of the managers took our order initially so that we didn't have to wait too long. We decided to go with the Premium AYCE price since we were ready to eat everything we could on the menu and the premium included the A5 Wagyu and Uni. Sadly, they were out of the A5 but we had free reign over everything else on the menu minus the drinks. We ordered about 7 items each for the first round and then ordered more as we finished each dish. Here's the list of everything we tried: Tunapeno Roll Bonnie and Clyde Roll Cholesteroll (Manager Recommendation) Sea Salt Edamame Spicy Beef Gyoza Shrimp Tempura Takoyaki Garlic Pork Bun Jalapeno Bomb Beef Bulgogi Hawaiian Steak Spicy Pork Bulgogi Baked Mussels Korean Chicken Wings Tuna Tataki Premium Sashimi Platter Negitoro Gunkan Cucumber Salad Micro Spring Salad Seaweed Salad Yellowtail Carpaccio Sweet Green Tea I'm probably missing a few others but overall, everything we had did not disappoint at all! All of these dishes were delicious and I'm glad I didn't get too many rolls or I would have been too stuffed to eat anything else. There were only 2 of us at our table and we ate everything I listed plus some I ordered more than once. We were super satisfied with our experience here. They don't have a dessert menu but that sweet green tea was a nice little treat in between bites. The waiter that was assigned to us did an awesome job keeping up with our orders and making sure we didn't go thirsty. The price was worth it at $60 per person! I will keep coming back here and can't wait for our next dine in at Kan Sushi! I already recommended them many times to friends and family and might be coming back with a larger party in the future. I know there are plenty of comments in the reviews saying that their customer service isn't the best but we saw that they actually are trying to improve and do better. We didn't wait too long for anything and got everything we ordered. Food and drinks came quickly so we were in and out in less than an hour. I highly recommend this restaurant to all you sushi lovers. It's the best All You Can Eat Sushi establishment on the island! Thanks again Kan Sushi! We'll see you in the future for more!

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    Super family friendly place! The food was delicious and the service was good, Ian and Zynai were amazing! Would definitely recommend!

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    Great food and service... I would highly recommend. It's walking distance from the Hilton Village.

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    Best sushi spot on the island and Emily is an awesome server if you own this place you should give her a raise!

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    Such great sushi! And such a good deal! Jospeh the manager was great and had the best customer service. Will 100% be coming back!

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    Markelle gave us quick service. And the rolls were all good flavors. Very nice restaurant

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    Ask the Community - Kan Sushi

    Do they have "Kamaaina" rates? Just wondering because I haven't seen anyone writing about it here.

    They do not.

    Am I able to bring my well behaved dog?

    This is indoor dining only, so I don't think a dog inside is allowed.

    Where can I park?

    Located in the same building as Kan Sushi, there is parking area in Canterbury Place before the traffic light making a right off of Ala Moana Blvd, the next quick right will get you up a ramp and parking is by Q-Code from your phone. We ate around… 

    Do you serve party of 1?

    Yes you may sit for one

    Are they open on Veterans Day (11/11)?

    7 days a week 365

    Are there any Vegan rolls to choose from the menu?

    Honestly (my nephew is a vegan) but I don't know all the details about what the dietary restrictions are there's so many different differing diets from vegetarian on through.. that said I believe so I certainly would gather they could make you one… 

    Can one patron do all you can eat and the other person do ala carte?

    Everyone in your party (table) will have to do the same tier, but you can order ala carte items also.

    What are the prices? I'm not seeing any prices for the all you can eat (tho I may just be missing it)

    Regular : Lunch $28.95 Dinner $38.95… 

    What does parking costs?

    Parking at Canterbury Place is $6/hour via QR code posted throughout the parking lot (ParkWhiz app)

    Are there any meal options other than buffet?

    I believe individual items can be ordered. The buffet is an option.

    Do they take reservations?

    I was told no .. only for larger parties .. they said parties of 10 or more when I asked but that may have changed .. might be good to double check but it wasn't necessary when I went I've been a few times now .. good luck .. enjoy ..

    Is it's still all you can eat? I don't see it on the menu.

    Yes. The menu shows whats available to order but doesnt state all you can eat. The waiter/waitress explain how everything works.

    Can we make reservations if it's 10 or more?

    Yes. I rather go in person and do the reservation. Sometimes they're hard to reach on the phone.

    Is it byob?

    Kans have a full bar menu so I would say it's not BYOB. But maybe they charge a corkage if you want to bring your own bottle of expensive wine maybe?

    Which items are not available from the menu on lunch?

    Not that many items. I think it was anything will unagi and hamachi.

    Can you join the waitlist on yelp?

    No. I think they take reservations for parties of 10 or more.

    How much per person?

    25 lunch weekdays. 35 dinner and weekends

    Do they have parking? Where is their parking? Is it free?

    Enter parking on Ena Road. Same Building, up the steep ramp. It's free when you give the server your license number. Don't know how it's done. I think they punch it in their POS, and it auto validate your car. They do have cameras in the parking… 

    Do you serve alcohol?

    Yeah! Beer soju sake wines

    Weekends don't include lunch price ? Just asking?

    Lunch price is only for Mondays to thursdays.

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    Chao - Crab Pasta

    Chao

    4.4(436 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$

    Decided to give this place a try after so many friends had recommended it!…read more Chao specializes in Vietnamese fusion. We enjoyed the appetizers, particularly the fried maitake mushrooms that came with aioli. The calamari was crispy on the outside, not too rubbery on the inside, and it came with a delightful lemongrass sauce. All of us enjoyed our entrees: the pork belly, beef stew, beef pho, and soft shell crab pasta. The soft shell crab pasta was super rich and creamy, and apparently I was lucky enough to be able to try it (they only had two more orders available for the night)! Portions were extremely generous. The desserts really stood out to me. We had a coconut flan, which was super refreshing. Their butter mochi was topped with chopped nuts and an ube ice cream, and was overall a very light, refreshing, and delicious choice as well. The staff were very friendly and service was great. Presentation of all the food and interior of the restaurant were also a 10/10. We had a great time.

    Sigh...It could have been, should have been better. Some things were good and tasty. Some others…read morewere under seasoned. Here's what $150 gets you for a weekday lunch: Chicken wings $16 Crispy calamari $16 Spicy beef noodle soup $28 with beef rib $10 Chicken pho $20 Roast pork rice $26 Roast pork bahn mi Liquid wellness mocktail $12 Let's start with *The Tasty*. The chicken wings are delicious! Caramelized fish sauce is unique and so good. Their chicken pho is delicious. They use a wider noodle, which I really like. Lots of flavor, lots of dark and white meat too. The wellness mocktail delivered the taste we expected. Gingery and refreshing with just enough bitterness to keep the wellness factor. *Mid-level Delights* include the calamari. It's like a beer batter and served not very crispy. But the pieces were flavorful. The bahn mi was pretty good. The bread was lovely, the sandwich was packed with pate, pork, pickled daikon & carrots. *Missed the Mark*. The roast pork used in the rice plate and bahn mi was dry and a touch salty. They both came with chicharrons that were under seasoned. The mayo and pate on the bahn mi saved the pork. On the rice plate, there was no hiding the dryness. The chicken fat rice was pretty good. The spicy beef noodle soup was not spicy. The broth also lacked depth of flavor. The $10 beef rib was cold and not seasoned. It sure had the appearance of a spicy broth though. No nuoc cham was served with anything. They did a great job remodeling the place. It's nice and clean. The bartender delivered our 1 zero mocktail. Our server was attentive and friendly. Nice, clean unisex restrooms. Maybe today the execution was just a little off. Make a reservation and try something.

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    Interior dining room with bamboo-like lighting

    Chao - Fried Spring Rolls - Ch Gi

    Fried Spring Rolls - Ch Gi

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    Little Plum - Onsen egg! On mushroom jook

    Little Plum

    4.5(289 reviews)
    2.2 miManoa

    Food was excellent, very tasty!!! Portion sizes were small but definitely worth going back to try…read moremore dishes! Corn, rib eye sticks, Kalbi bao buns!!!!

    Little Plum is always an enjoyable experience. First of all, the restaurant is quaint and…read morecomfortable. The dining area is one open area, the table setting is cozy with its crochet coaster and wooden chopsticks rest. There's an open kitchen so you can watch the chefs put love into each dish. My server even pointed out who will be making my crispy pork belly. The wait staff is so helpful and welcoming. They made sure our vegan friend was well-taken care of. She suggested the mushroom jook where they would put the chicken on the side. They even added more mushroom to elevate his dining experience! Today we ordered family style, which they happily accommodated for us. They served the rice on the side. Our menu included short rib bao and shiitake bao (vegan), ume tomato, namul, spicy miso eggplant, crispy pork belly, menchi katsu, and mushroom jook. The standouts were the crispy pork belly with its watercress tomato onion salad, the ume tomato on whipped tofu, and spicy miso eggplant. The mushroom jook is so comforting, hearty and full of flavor served with chicken confit and a soy egg. The two desserts offered are both winners. The mochi churro with kinako and anglaise is crispy, light and creamy. The pineapple orange pudding is so cool and refreshing. And, 100% of dessert sales go to the culinary team! What?! Love this place. Plus, with you check are some fun asian candies -white rabbit and haw flakes! I haven't been there for dinner yet. That'll be next.

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    Little Plum - Inside da restaurant......

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    Little Plum - Catch of the day

    Catch of the day

    Little Plum - Rock Salt Plum $16 - highly recommend

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    Ki Club - Huacatay Spiced Ahi - Seared Ahi in Dashi

    Ki Club

    4.5(137 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$$
    Locally owned & operated
    Women-owned & operated

    Went here for my birthday dinner. Thoroughly surprised at how good the food was and the service…read more Beautiful, modern interior and the atmosphere was chic. The menu has changed to a more tapa style. We went with our two young children & they were very accommodating. We ordered a bunch of stuff but most notable was the Ensalada Salad, Croquette Cordero, Taco Raisu, Karaage Pollo, and for dessert, the Piña Borracha. We ordered some pork and steak skewers. These were ok, I would skip these next time. A little burnt. My favorite was the Ensalada Salad. The crab was sweet and the salsa opaca was so refreshing with the apple foam. Was told to smash the crisp on top and combine it with everything and that took it to another level! So good that we ordered another one. The price of this was so affordable too! The Croquette Cordero was like a mini curry ball with chimuchirri sauce. A little heavy but if you love curry, this is for you! The Taco Raisu surprised us. The taco meat was so flavorful!! Even though we were stuffed, we kept going back for more. It's like a deconstructed taco & you use the lettuce as a wrap. The Karaage Pollo came with a Cucumber Escabeche. It was so tangy and refreshing, which perfectly cuts through the rich, savory oiliness of the fried chicken. We got the Piña Borracha for dessert and that had a coconut cake, coconut lime mousse, banana lilikoi curd, and pasted pineapple on top. Amazing!! Great way to end the night. Everything was top notch. You can tell they put a lot of effort into each dish. Can't wait to go back!

    I go here on occasions. I've made to brunch a couple times but typically I make it to the…read moreevenings. The restaurant hours are relatively calm, but switches gears when it becomes a nightclub. Restaurant-wise, I believe the menu had a recent change-up to further explore fusion possibilities. I've been going down the list and the dishes have been pretty good so far; I haven't made it to the taco raisu yet, but I do need me some desserts. The picarones is like a peruvian andagi, which was pretty cool. The miso cream brûlée was from the prior menu, but also a Yes. The bar is knowledgeable and innovative their mixology- I've had the shizuku garden and that was amazing.

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    Lomo Saltado with Wagyu

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    Feature Cocktails

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    Carte Blanche

    Carte Blanche

    4.5(81 reviews)
    2.3 miKaimuki
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Luxury

    Wow!! I really loved this restaurant. We had a big group in our reservation. My boyfriend and I…read morehave many dietary restrictions and the chef accommodated even though we told the chef about our dietary restrictions only when we got to the restaurant. Service is amazing and everyone was very nice. The restaurant is so cute and I really liked the decor. The food was INCREDIBLE! I would come back to Hawaii just to eat here again. Thank you so much!

    An evening to remember. Tonight's Prix Fixe Menu at Carte Blanche was nothing short of excellence…read more Each course was crafted with such creativity and balance: * Crispy Salt & Vinegar Chicken Skin with Smoked Trout Roe & Herbs: Each little section had its own unique flavors. * Soupe de Poisson with grilled City Bread from The Breadshop & Rouille: Sean said this was his favorite. He literally was wiping up the soup with his fingers. Haha! * Pina Colada Granita - the perfect palate cleanser! * Pan-Seared Scallops with Corn Béchamel, Polenta & Fresh Relish: Amazing texture and flavors. Scallops were super fresh and cooked to perfection. * Double Cut Rack of Lamb with Charred Savoy Cabbage & Miso Red Wine Sauce: I was thiiiis close to licking my plate. Super YUM! * Lemon Crème Brûlée Tart with Summer Berry Jam: There's nothing like pairing lemon and berries... but to brûlée the top, oh man!! And as a special treat, we even got to pre-sample the dessert for the upcoming November menu - such a sweet sneak peek of what's to come! + Hint: Favorite Local Snack. Grateful for this beautiful dining experience where every bite told a story in this beautiful atmosphere. 10/10 Highly recommended. 5 Stars!

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    Carte Blanche
    Carte Blanche

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    Miro Kaimuki - The Counter - WESTHOLME RIBEYE (16 oz).

    Miro Kaimuki - The Counter

    4.5(421 reviews)
    2.3 miKaimuki
    $$$$

    Became a fan of Chef Kajioka after dining at Cafe Miro in January. As we were planning a trip back…read morein August for the wifey's bday, I definitely wanted to head back and made reservations for The Counter as I saw pics on IG of their meal here. We lucked out and found street parking nearby. As we walked into the restaurant, we were quickly greeted by the host/server who showed us to our seats along the U shaped counter. Loved the clean and modern decor inside the restaurant. As we sat down, our water cups were quickly filled and the only few questions they had for us was whether we wanted the wine pairing and we wanted to add the caviar toast and shaved truffles. We opted for the wine pairing, caviar toast and truffles. The meal was fantastic from start to finish. The most notable dishes for me were the ahi and caviar toast, cold corn soup, the lobster and the dessert. Sadly the portion of the toast here was about 1/2 the size of what we had at the cafe and unfortunately they didn't have uni for the night (maybe don't go on a Tuesday). Service was fantastic but they did have a few hiccups which were tolerable as the food was amazing. The wine pairing was also good and paired well with the dishes. As we are currently planning our trip back later this year, we will definitely head back to either the cafe (if the remodel is completed) or back to the counter for another meal. This is likely the best meal we've had in HNL in quite some time and highly recommend it.

    Beautiful food, prix fixe menu that delivers texture, creativity and luscious flavor…read more Unexpected gem in a cute Honolulu neighborhood.

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    Miro Kaimuki - The Counter
    Miro Kaimuki - The Counter - MIRO Sourdough. Furikake butter.

    MIRO Sourdough. Furikake butter.

    Miro Kaimuki - The Counter - Hamachi. Sun-Dried Tomato. Cucumber.

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    Hamachi. Sun-Dried Tomato. Cucumber.

    Morimoto Asia Waikiki - grilled miso black cod

    Morimoto Asia Waikiki

    4.1(1.2k reviews)
    1.1 miWaikiki
    $$$

    This place has amazing food, great views, excellent service, and delicious drinks but it has been…read moreCLOSED for months due to a pipe burst (?) or something.

    My bad review is entirely based on how terrible the food was. For context, we ordered Tonkatsu…read moreramen and Tsukemen dipping ramen. Ramen, according to the server, was the most popular thing on the menu, so how likely could it get messed up? Tonkatsu: Rich, but lacked any salt or had very little. We requested some salt and that instantly made the ramen better. The noodles had enough salt to carry it, but the broth was not great. It tasted like the broth was watered down or reconstituted, however no seasoning was added to re-adjust the broth. Broth: Had little salt and lacked punch, umami, and was brown instead of white. Noodles: Had enough salt to taste good, but was slightly overcooked Pork: Extremely bland. Tasted like zero salt was added during cooking. Toppings: Greatly lacking in toppings Tsukemen: The Tsukemen had a lot of the same issues. Now being a dipping ramen, the broth should be even richer and more flavorful than any normal ramen. Tsukemen -- no matter where you have it in Japan, should be richer and saltier than most broths, but the broth here was severely lacking. For $26 a bowl this was worse than your DIY frozen ramen packs. Now I'm not asking for Japan-level of ramen mastery here, this is after all, just a tourist spot -- but if your Tonkatsu is the best selling item, you have to step it up. Our server did mention that some people complained about the amount of salt in ramen, so they adjusted it. But dare I say, instead of diluting the normal salt/seasoning amount for everyone, couldn't you just add a separate, flavor-light version for people inexperienced with ramen, instead of diluting the original for everyone else? If you're reading this Mr. Morimoto, I would highly encourage you to fly here and order the ramen. I think you and I would share the same opinions. P.S. I've also been to your other Morimoto spots and it was not this bad.

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    Morimoto Asia Waikiki - Interior

    Interior

    Morimoto Asia Waikiki - Black pepper beef

    Black pepper beef

    Morimoto Asia Waikiki - Morimoto Asia Waikiki Ocean Front Lanai Dining

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    Morimoto Asia Waikiki Ocean Front Lanai Dining

    Lucky Belly - Shrimp Kim Chee Bowl

    Lucky Belly

    4.2(2.2k reviews)
    2.5 miDowntown
    $$

    So glad we ate here! Looks like there are lots of hip options in Chinatown, and we would have…read morewalked around and tried even more if we had had more time. We had a 4 hour layover in Honolulu and it was a quick 15 minute Lyft ride here to Lucky Belly. We were the only party here right at 5:30 pm. Loved the art and clean simple elegance of the exposed brick wall and wood tables. We were greeted and served by a very friendly host. We had the duck tacos, plus the special dim sum appetizer combo of pork belly bao, lobster dumplings and oxtail dumplings. We could not pick a favorite. The variety of textures was fantastic and each of the meat fillings were perfectly seasoned and tender, delicious! Each had a different sauce- just enough, not too much. Nothing was spicy but there was chili oil on the table if you wanted to add more heat. We got 2 nonalcoholic spritzers, one lilikoi and one hibiscus, which were each refreshing and complimented the meal. Since the service was so efficient, after eating, we still had time to zip over to Magic Island to stroll around, take in the scene and enjoy the sunset before heading back to the airport. Our last evening in Hawaii was really special thanks to this delightful restaurant!

    Horrifying experience. We arrived to a nearly empty restaurant. The hostess asked if we had a…read morereservation. We arrived an hour or so before they were about to close. All of the window seats were empty. In fact the restaurant was nearly empty. We were told the only option for us was the inconspicuous booth at the back of the restaurant. Not a good start. The food was okay. There was more than we were expecting, however the short ribs were a little tough. The ambiance, it was nice and empty by the time we left. Overall, what had been something we'd been looking forward to for years turned out to be a dismal disappointment. The experience left us feeling unwelcome, particularly because it seemed the staff were uncomfortable with two men simply going out for lunch. Being a Black and Asian couple shouldn't have any bearing on how paying customers are treated, but unfortunately, that's how the experience felt to us. We can overlook mediocre food or service, but feeling judged or unwelcome is something we won't overlook. We were there as paying customers and deserved to be treated with the same courtesy and respect as anyone else. Unfortunately, this is a place we won't be returning to, and based on our experience, we would not recommend it to others.

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    Lucky Belly - Interior bar and dining room.

    Interior bar and dining room.

    Lucky Belly - Lobster Moco (Dec 2025 update)

    Lobster Moco (Dec 2025 update)

    Lucky Belly - Exterior front.

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    Exterior front.

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