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    Mamaya Kapolei

    4.2 (112 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    MAMAYA KAPOLEI ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Oyako Donburi
    Kevin W.

    Mamaya Kapolei located along Farrington Hwy in the Kapolei Shopping Center next to Safeway. Nice selection of "Bentos ", Donburi's, Salads, and Sushi. My personal favorite is their Oyaku Donburi. Tender chunks of chicken, cooked with Mushrooms, Bamboo Shoots, Onions, and Eggs cooked in a sweet and savory sauce over white or multi grain rice. Very reasonably priced and you get a bottle of water for each Bento purchased. Servers are very quick and efficient. Take out or delivery only. Definitely recommended for those Bentos and Donburi's.

    StaciLei T.

    I love this grab-n-go bento place in Kapolei. Everything is pre-made so you can browse everything they have out and pick something up really quickly. I think you could technically order something off of their menu to be prepared, but I always find something that's already out. From sushi handrolls and inari bombs to chicken katsu curry and bentos with fried chicken, fish, teriyaki meat and spam. Also, every bento comes with a free bottle of water! Perfect for a quick lunch or a stop before going to the beach.

    Chicken Katsu Curry. Lunch and talk story with Sister.
    Eric R.

    "Anything with Lucy is a one night stand, numb nuts." - 50 First Dates Mamaya Kapolei is part of a local chain that I didn't know about, or maybe I did?, but yes the small chain of eateries is called Mamaya. Mamaya specializes in Japanese bentos, bites, and comfort foods that obaa-chan cooked. I really liked the choices at Mamaya Kapolei. I dropped by after a morning of appointments in the area. I picked up the Miso Butterfish Mixed Bento, Chicken Katsu Curry, and Musubi Mini Pack to go and share with my sister. All were delicious, but I particularly loved the Katsu Curry and price was just north of $10. The Salmon Bento and Loco Moco might be yummy next! In the end, I highly recommend Mamaya Kapolei, for take-out bentos and Japanese comfort foods. I would guess the location in Aiea and in downtown Honolulu would offer similar?! There's also a stamp card they offer for a free bento after so many purchases. Nice bang for your buck! Pls follow my IG travels: @eric_travel_guru

    Sesame eggplant with miso butterfish bento.
    Alvin K.

    I just finished eating a bento that my sister brought over for me, and it was delicious. I had never heard of Mamaya, since they're located in Kapolei, and I'm in Kailua, but my sister was going to come over from the Ewa side and offered to bring lunch. I chose the miso butterfish bento, and was surprised that it also included some oden (stewed vegetables), sekihan (red bean rice), pickled ginger, fried chicken, and tamago (egg). The taste really reminded me of my mom's cooking. I was also surprised that it came with (or my sister added) a serving of sesame fried eggplant. Everything went well together, and the preparation was perfect. It's definitely a go-to spot for Japanese food on the west side.

    Mochiko chicken bento with multi-grain rice
    Kayla M.

    Mamaya Kapolei is my favorite place to get bentos. They are a takeout-only establishment located in the Kapolei Shopping Center and there is ample parking in the lot. It's very easy to grab & go if you are in a hurry during lunch hour. Their lunch offerings are wide. They have a lot of bentos but they also have musubi, sushi, donburi & katsu curry bowls available. In terms of bentos though, I recommend the butterfish or the mochiko chicken. Both are delicious with the multi-grain rice. There is something for everyone! They do a stamp card. For every 10 stamps you get one item free on your next visit. Bentos are between $7-15 depending on the size. Another thing I love about Mamaya is that when you buy a bento, it comes with a bottle of water :)

    Order was received but never made for pick up. Cashiers were unhelpful on Sunday, 3/22/26 @ 2pm.
    Nella I.

    DO NOT ORDER LARGE ORDERS FROM THIS LOCATION. We ordered 25 musubi bentos on Friday, 3/20 to be picked up on Sunday, 3/22. We received confirmation that it was received and guess what... we went in on Sunday and NOTHING. The register person was unhelpful. They didn't say sorry or anything. They didn't even care or were willing to help. This was for my son's birthday party and now we don't have food. Steer away from here if you want RELIABLE service, or even a "sorry" for their horrible service.

    Karlo D.

    We always see but never go because it never drew us in so we decided to take a look. What a pleasant surprise. This was all bentos and some musubi and poke salads. Prices were pretty decent and portion sizes were just right. Order a salmon dynamite and a okinawan shoyu pork bowl.

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    Heidi H.

    My order - egg ok, piece hot dog - ok, half potato croquet ok - chicken ok, rice - plain and a bit dry - no taste eventhough only nori and furikaki - no luncheon meat or soy sauce only individual grains. Not that impressed. Friendly staff. Tables a bit dirty and empty soda cans. Lots of take out. Went after lunch crowd so many things sold out. Maybe better selection earlier. Lumpia made to order.

    Emelryn Vebs D.

    My husband and I needed a quick bite to eat and these bentos are life savers! We got chicken katsu don and chicken oyako bowl. Each bowl costs $9.99 and it comes with a bottled water too. Great price for a good bento! Portion was adequate and staff were friendly and helpful.

    Mochiko chicken bento, butterfish bento, teriyaki chicken bento & vegetarian bowl
    Jana O.

    For our Thanksgiving luncheon this year, we wanted to find bento boxes that could accommodate everyone's needs--no seafood options, vegetarian choices, and something generally customizable. We also needed it to be affordable, with prices ranging from $10-$15 depending on how much food you wanted. These bentos ended up being the perfect fit. Ordering online was incredibly easy and straightforward, which made coordinating for a large group hassle-free. When we arrived for pickup, everything was neatly packaged and organized, making distribution quick and smooth. Most importantly, everyone genuinely enjoyed their bentos. The flavors were great, the portions were generous, and there was something for every dietary preference which was so important. Overall, this business made our staff luncheon a success, and we will definitely be using them again in the future.

    Nori butterfish bento and miso butterfish bento
    Michelle N.

    Went to the one in Pearl city before but were pleasantly surprised to discover there is one in Kapolei which was much closer to where we were staying! These bentos were perfect to pick up for a beach day, pool day or even on the way to the airport. The quality is so good and great value! I would be happy if I got this exact bento at a sit down restaurant. They kindly give you a bottle of water with each bento purchase making it a one stop shop for a complete meal! The nori butterfish bento with multigrain rice was by far our favorite. Went here three times in our one week stay so that should say something!

    Spam Musubi & Snack Pack
    Tiffany B.

    I wish I discovered this place sooner. A cute little shop with a variety of ready to-go bentos, musubis, onigiri, etc. Everything honestly looked so good, I wish I could have tried it all. The portions are perfect, you can find items for a lite snack, but also find items for a complete meal. Everything I tried was so yummy. My favorite was the pork hash and fried chicken. I definitely will be back and want to try some of the bigger plate lunches.

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    Great bento box place... even give a free bottle of water with your purchase. Fair prices

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    The salmon dynamite is so good. I want to buy more. Highly recommend this place. Wish it opened past 3pm on weekdays.

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    The bentos here is so very good and delicious I would eat their food every day if I had a lot of money

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