Good flavor, a little bit of happiness -- Kunio always delivers that comfort‑style Japanese food…read morethat just makes you feel good. The dishes come out with solid seasoning, clean flavors, and that warm, home‑style touch Kunio is known for. Nothing over the top, just honest, tasty food that hits the spot every time. You can taste the care in the cooking, and that's why this place stays loved in Mililani. Service is steady, portions are just right, and the whole vibe feels like a familiar go‑to spot when you want something simple, flavorful, and satisfying. Kunio Japanese Restaurant -- still one of those places that brings a little happiness with every plate. Marie

Restaurant Kunio at Waikele Shopping Center is a 10/10 experience! The food is delicious, the staff…read moreis friendly, and the prices offer great value for the dollar. Their rolls are especially good, and the Tiger Roll is my personal favorite--definitely a must-try! The portions are satisfying, everything was flavorful, and the overall experience was excellent. Another bonus is the plenty of parking available at the shopping center, making it super convenient to visit. Great food, great service, great value. Definitely recommend Restaurant Kunio!

we ate our food too quickly and didn't take a very good photo lol but everything was delicious we…read moregot the two choice and it came with sides. I was full but my husband ordered an additional small order of butter fish because it was so good. Own was welcoming and checked on our table, in addition to our server.

This place has been around for over 50 years! There's a reason for that. They're running a steak…read morespecial on Wednesdays that is 50% off! Plus for seniors over 60 from 11-4 you get 10% off. The food is very good. I had the steak, my wife and her friend had the butterfish and my friend had the oyakudonburi with beef. The service is friendly and the owner has a great personality and keeps his customers very happy. They've renovated it since I've been here last and the ambiance is great. It provides a welcoming feel with the booths. The one thing you need to pay close attention to is the add-ons. The little side dishes for example when ordering the butterfish was $6. I noticed it on the menu but my wife and friends didn't. And if you have questions about the menu, it's best to ask.

Food was amazing! We had amazing service. We had the takoyaki for starters. Kids had the mini…read moreramens , wife had the black garlic tonkatsu and I had the aji ramen. I must say the flavors were great all around and the bowl of Aji was humongous in a good way. I usually finish my ramen but it was so big. As mentioned our server was very nice and accommodating. All of my kids said it was the best ramen on the island and moving forward we will have to eat here as part of our new tradition. Highly recommend

Hidden gem alert in Waipahu Shopping Center Aji Ramen! I only found it thanks to a Yelp post, and…read morewow, I'm glad I did. The Black Garlic Tan Tan broth was crazy smooth and clean. Flavorful without being heavy. I literally polished the whole bowl. Noodles? Perfect. Garnishes? On point. Add the egg -- trust me Sides: Shrimp Tempura hit the usual comfort spot. Fried Chicken Wings didn't do it for me, but hey, still ate them lol. Finished with Shaved Ice, super refreshing and the perfect ending I'm coming back for sure Marie

Five stars for attentive and impeccable customer service from both AYCE shabu shabu and Yakiniku…read moregrill. Staff didn't rush us for last call 90 minute time limit. Five stars for quality and selection of food able to withstand the heat during shabu shabu AYCE. Tan tan broth has a spicy kick, yet quite addicting. Shellfish miso broth is tasty and ideal for those seeking mild palate. Four stars for quality and selection of meats in Yakiniku section. Banchan tasted alright. I really didn't have any favorites. Galbi pieces were sliced perfectly for grilling. Savory marination tasted delicious! Beef brisket was quick to grill and easy to eat. Honey garlic chicken and marination tasted fabulous! Beef bulgogi had too much gristle or fat in between the beef. Bye AYCE Yakiniku! Hello to combos and ala cartes moving forward. Modern ambiance and lighting works well in both areas. Lots of free parking. Zen garden has a calming effect.

Overall, the food, service, and ambiance are great. My husband and I are regulars, and we…read morethoroughly enjoy Shabu-Shabu on rainy days and Yakiniku when we're in the mood for a feast. However, with the recent price change and the shift from all-you-can-eat to à la carte, my husband and I will most likely reconsider dining on the Yakiniku side. The Yakiniku experience is great for large family dinners and gatherings, but with the current pricing, it can become quite expensive, especially when ordering enough food for a larger group. We still love the restaurant and will definitely continue enjoying Shabu-Shabu, but the new Yakiniku pricing may make it harder for us to visit as regularly as we used to.

High quality fish, u have to get the tuna it's so fatty and delicious. The chef was very nice and…read moremade good conversation. 10/10 recommend!

Great experience! Authentic Japanese taste. We ordered 3 unagi sets 2 for my grandchildren and they…read moreloved it. They also serve azuki bean dessert with toasted mochi. It was really good! We'll definitely go back!

Attended a family event here recently. Just a few takeaways :…read more 1 server bringing out food for the entire party of about 100 people. Rice was brought out after 5-6 dishes and after having to ask for it. The lone server had no customer service, appeared very disgruntled when guests would have a request such as requesting for hot tea. Oh and they don't serve hot tea at this restaurant. First Chinese restaurant I've ever been to that doesn't. Fried entrees was way over cooked, tough and bland. After food was served, no one came to check on guests. That lone server was on his cell phone doom scrolling and checked out from the entire event. Guests would have to ask for take out boxes themselves. Made our family feel like an inconvenience the entire night. I personally recommend Kunia Chinese a short drive away. Total 180 of an experience and food quality from this place. I very rarely post about any negative experience but this was a must. Especially since it was a family event.

Sometimes it gets too busy but it's worth the wait. Food is awesome and worth the price! Went twice…read morein a month and I don't live in the area

Great tasting food, friendly staff, fabulous views. Tolerate the noise-it's worth goingread more

Excellent value for money ... good food, service and atmosphere for a family or groupread more

Lance and Odetta were very helpful when I needed to order 350 bentos for my mom's funeral services…read more It was an easy process and I liked their 'yes, we do' response. Thank you both and I hope my review gives a big boost to your business. Aloha, Valerie

The secret here is to visit Monday through Friday nights and order à la carte. The food is much…read morefresher, cheaper, and overall better than getting a bento early in the morning. It's one of those late‑night spots that always hits, especially when you want something quick, comforting, and flavorful. They only accept cash, so it's good to come prepared. The parking lot is very small--only about three spaces, so street parking or timing your visit is helpful. I absolutely love their chicken, sushi rice, hot dog, and tofu. The tofu, in particular, almost tastes like egg, and it's been a favorite of mine since my elementary school days. The food here has that nostalgic, home‑style quality that keeps me coming back. Overall, despite the tiny parking lot and cash‑only setup, this place remains a cheap, reliable, and delicious late‑night staple.

It was my first time trying Hashi Okazuya and I'm so happy I did. The workers were so nice, and…read morethe food was good. I especially loved the fried pork chop and will be getting that again! Highly recommend, and their prices are great too :)

Always appreciate Monica & the team at Hashi's! Fried noodles are ono. Real old-school style…read moreokazuya in the old Sato's noodles location. Tastes as I always remember it!

I haven't been here for a while. It was good to see that my favorite food to order was still…read moreavailable. I ordered the medium shrimp tempura beef rice bowl with two ontama eggs. It comes with the beef and a couple pieces of shrimp tempura. The two ontama eggs were additional toppings. Let's start with the beef. The beef is similar to eating the beef in sukiyaki. The beef is shredded thin so that you can taste the marinade. They also give you a good portion of beef. It's not filled with rice and a thin layer of meat on top. Quite the opposite. More meat than rice. The shrimp tempura is good. It's not like the shrimp tempura that you would find in a good Japanese restaurant with tentsuyu dipping sauce. It's as good or better than the shrimp tempura you can buy at Marukai or Don Quijote. It comes with the beef sukiyaki drizzle? It's good. The ontama eggs are perfect. Nice and runny when you break the yolk. It just pairs so well with the beef sauce. So yummy. Yelp deleted couple of my photos. I really hate that you can't share all the photos you took with my fellow yelpers. You take the time to review and take photos that I feel should be uploaded. One photo was for a 10% discount for students, military and senior citizens. With the cost of food nowadays, it's good to know that there are restaurants like this one out there willing to give discounts to those who could use it. I appreciate it very much and it needed to be included in my review. The other was for a stamp card. Make 10 purchases of either the rice bowl, curry or udon and get a $5 discount card. This discount helps those who aren't students, military or senior citizens. Thank you for the discounts. We all appreciate them. Tatsuo who was working behind the counter was very friendly and personable. I'm pretty sure he's from Japan because of his accent. The way he treated me felt like he was the owner and very accommodating. I didn't have to go up to get my food. He brought it to me. Very good service. Oh my wife had the shrimp tempura udon. I can't tell you how good it was as i couldn't get to taste it. Sigh. My wife ate it all. I guess it must have been really good. No free samples. Lol. The place was pretty empty so it was quiet when we were there. Couple guys came in to take out. I'm guessing they have more take out than dine In. If you like sukiyaki and shrimp tempura, please give them a try. If you have similar taste buds to mine, you will really enjoy the meal there. Oh and when you go, say hi to Tatsuo. Tell him you heard good things about him on yelp. Enjoy.

My family and I come here fairly often for takeout since it's very affordable, convenient, and…read moredelicious. We recently dined in with them and we haven't dined with them since pre-COVID so it was a huge shift. They don't have the bowls anymore that they used to, it's in their take out bowls. The chairs were kinda ripped, at least the long tables we were on. They may need to turn up their AC bc it was very warm. Other than that, food is still very yummy. I love the specials. No complaints about staff. I have tried pretty much everything on the menu and my go to has been mini beef ontama rice bowl w/ Teri sauce or the veggie tempura beef rice bowl. My daughters love their beef udon. It's also a bonus that they're not one of those companies that "charge for the cup" when it comes to water. ^___^