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    Natsunoya Tea House

    4.3 (365 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    NATSUNOYA TEA HOUSE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    salad
    Heidi H.

    Attended a dinner. Good food fellowship. Nice view. Service was good. Valet $8.00 plus tip. Four parties the night I went. The fish was a bit salty but everything else tasty. No one else knew about the WWII - spy reporting about Pearl Harbor...oh well.

    Brought our own sake
    Tricia M.

    Went to the sushi bar for the first time....lets just say...I will be back...for $90 per person it's a omakase. 14 pieces of nigiri and 4 items from the kitchen. You can do byob and there is a 14.00 or 15.00 corkage. But they do have sake, wine and beer . Everything was superb! Fish was so fresh. Service was stellar!!! There are about 10 seating at the bar so definitely make sure you make reservations on line !

    Soft shell crab- 5/5
    Peter C.

    It's been to so long since I last dined at Natsunoya Tea House. They have been around and are known to have hosted many weddings and banquets. Did you know tucked within is a sushi bar that seats 12 diners? It was my first time dining at the sushi counter and the experience was unforgettable. You have the options of ordering omakase, nigiri, hand rolls, and cooked items from the kitchen. Everything was good and no complaints. Service was on point with lots of smiles making me feel as though I'm dining at a good friend's place. Reservations are suggested and spots get booked weeks out. They are open Wednesday- Saturday.

    Food buffet, menu A
    Jill M.

    I've been here a number of times over the years, and I must say, it's a wonderful place to enjoy a special occasion! I had a surprise baby shower here in one of private cottages, attended a company holiday party, and hosted my son's first birthday party here. All were outstanding experiences! The food here is high quality and crafted carefully. Many people say their shrimp tempura is the best they've ever had. I have to agree that it's quite good and fresh! We recently booked the Nigo room upstairs for a 1st birthday party. What I especially love is that you can bring your own pupu, desserts. and drinks! They provide ice for .50 cents a guest, which is so reasonable! When we arrived, everything was already set! The AC was on and running cold. The extra tables I requested were already set up with tablecloths. Even the ice water and hot tea they provide were out. That was fabulous! We arrived an hour early to set up and with all our extra hands, that was enough time. The room can seat up to 50, and we had about 35. I probably wouldn't push it past 40. Oh, and I'd be remiss if I didn't mention that the view from in there is absolutely stunning! Nearly 360 degrees of ocean and urban Honolulu! Breathtaking! We choose buffet A, which was $32/person. The food spread was delicious! We had rice, noodles, macaroni salad, fruit, regular salad, hibachi chicken, agedashi tofu, teriyaki beef, and shrimp and vegetable tempura. Our room attendant was thoughtful, polite, prompt, and checked in on us many times. I loved how homey the room felt. We were upstairs and had our own bathroom. It felt nice and secluded from others. Don't hesitate to book a party here. They do a great job!

    Terry K.

    My review, 15 years ago of Natsunoya Tea House was slim and thin. It's high time I update this review with the happenings: Preface to say that during the Pandemic, Natsunoya was my place to pick up ready made food, aka bento boxes. After the Panedemic; regular catered dinners resumed including the Furo-Ba Sushi room Finally!!!!!! after 15 years my dining partners and I had a meal at the Furo-Ba sushi room. Reservations recommended because Furo-Ba is not open everyday (Wednesday-Saturday open 5-9 pm) . There are 12 seats that make up the Sushi bar and 2 high tops that would seat an additional 4 people. So- therein lies a more important reason for your reservation. In addition to the sushi and sashimi menu, there are kitchen items you can order. We had the agedashi tofu, hamachi kama, chicken karaage, soft shell crab, veggie and shrimp tempura and the infamous sashimi omakase and all dishes pretty darn good. I'm not even going to discuss the price! Hint- another reason to dine there. Oh oh! Don't let me forget! it's a BYOB location I am not going to be a stranger to Natsunoya ever again! Not only is the food good, the staffing is fantastic, personable and courteous. Last point? There is a lot of history to Natsunoya Tea House who is over 100 years old. Go do your research! Then go to eat! #oldiesbutgoodies #Natsunoyateahouse #goodfood #winerules

    Buffet food!
    Starla T.

    Six stars to Natsunoya because 5 stars isn't enough. I absolutely love Natsunoya's! Hands down the food is always so good. Some of my favorite are: tempuras (shrimp is a must), pulehu beef, steamed fish, potato/noodle mac salad. This review is more for those planning events. It was so easy to coordinate and work with Natsunoya to plan my event. They were patient with me and very helpful. I would totally have more events here in the future. Notes: -Read their website, it has a lot of helpful info. -Plan ahead! If you want a specific date, you need to plan and reserve early! -Nigo room is upstairs, there is no elevator so plan accordingly. - Arrive early, it's best to valet your car. Overall the staff were super helpful and food so tasty! I totally recommend having your next event there!

    Elaine L.

    Delicious food and affordable prices for large parties! It's truly a hidden gem located in the Liliha residential area. I would recommend booking ahead for large gatherings!

    Tempura- a must order
    Jenna S.

    *Sushi Bar Review* came on a Wednesday for dinner and we were the only party, so the food came out fast! I made a reservation a couple weeks in advance. The parking is very easy. My favorite things were the tempura, oysters and Nigiri. The tempura batter here is perfect and it came out hot and crispy. The batter is so light and not greasy. The soft shell crab was also delicious but it wasn't hot when they served it to us. The oysters were fresh and the perfect size (Kumamoto I believe). I wish I had skipped the Omakase and just got a dozen or more oysters! The Omakase was good but I received the full/ large size when I ordered the small portion. Ribeye steak was a bit tough, wouldn't recommend ordering it. Stick with the sushi and sashimi! You order all the hot food with the waiter and Chef Sho will take all the sushi orders. Overall I highly recommend this place just because of the history and the sushi bar is nice and relaxing.

    Hibachi Chicken
    Sach T.

    Held my son and daughter-in-law's twin babies shower here. The food we ordered was from their Lunch Buffet Style Selection (25 people or more) Menu G - $35 per person, children under 4 is free. Menu includes different choices of entrees but we chose the following: - Comes with both Bara Sushi rice and White rice - Oriental Salad (other choice was Salmon Tofu Salad) - Agedashi Tofu - Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura - Hibachi Chicken (other choice was Fried Chicken) - Shoyu Pork (other choice was Tonkatsu) - Steamed Fish (other choice was Baked Catch) - Nishime (other choice was Noodles) - Potato Salad All the food was delicious...everyone enjoyed it! It's hard for me to choose what my favorite was because all were very tasty but I did go back to get more tofu and shrimp tempura so maybe these were it. Hardly any leftovers except for 2 containers of white rice and a couple of sandwich bags with little chicken and toss salad. Here are some FYI's: 1. When reserving a room, they collect a deposit of $200 which will be subtracted from your final bill. Deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE 2. There's a room charge of $150...this was for the Nigo room which is located upstairs. It may vary depending on the room you need to accommodate your head count 3. "Final head count", "menu selection" AND "50% of your total bill" is required 2 weeks prior to your event 4. Food is "Buffet-Style" but NOT all you can eat 5. They accept credit card payments or cash. NO PERSONAL CHECKS ACCEPTED 6. The room is reserved for 3 hours 7. They give you an extra hour before your function for set-up only (No confetti or glitter) 8. If you bring a helium tank, you need to dispose it or they'll add $25 to your bill 9. Beverages are B.Y.O.B. (subject to change). They did have 2 complimentary dispensers, one with cold water and the other with hot tea 10. They do offer beverage service that includes punch and iced tea (ice and cups provided) for a fee of $1.50 per guest 11. They can provide 1) ice to chill your drinks for a fee of $0.50 per guest; 2) ice and cups for a fee of $1.00 per guest 12. Our room was on the 2nd floor. No elevator, only stairs so if you have heavy items like cases of drinks or ice chests, you'll need to carry it up. I believe workers will help if you ask. They have wooden stairs so a hand truck might damage it 13. You can bring your own pupus and desserts along with your own paper goods and utensils 14. They can supply you with takeout containers for leftover foods for an additional charge OR you can bring your own 15. Natsunoya Tea House is located in Alewa Heights. They have a parking lot but it's "Valet Only" for $8 plus tip. There is street parking but HPD notified Natsunoya that they may ticket and tow vehicles if parked illegally and on unimproved walkways All in all, thumbs up to everything!

    Jarod H.

    Five stars. Highly recommend. The food is excellent! Can't find many local Japanese food places like this anymore. It's of the Kabuki, Suehiro's old school variety that's just hands down winners! You just gotta go here to experience it yourself. Service is always great. Attentive and hardworking employees. By the way, the valet parking is $8.00, so bring cash. The ambiance is relaxed and old school Japanese restaurant style. Really great.

    Sushi
    Lois I.

    We were invited to a birthday dinner at Natsunoya. The room we were in was on the second floor and could accommodate 12 people comfortably. It was a cute room, very comfortable and nice. We were there on a Friday nite, so we also got to see the fireworks at the Hilton. The food was excellent and the service was just as good. I will be going there for a future celebration. The parking is bad, if you at not there early, you may have to park on the street. Valet service was $8.00.

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    Ask the Community - Natsunoya Tea House

    Is the stage room on the first floor?

    Yes

    How big of a party can be accommodated?

    You should call them to see what they can do for your party! They have different size rooms that can accommodate various sized groups. Nigo Room on 2nd floor can accommodate up to 50. The adjacent room appeared to accommodate roughly 10-12.… Read more

    Do you accept walk ins for dining in?

    this is a banquet style restaurant and a sushi bar (booked 2 weeks out). The rooms need to be reserved with a non refundable fee (for setup and break down) plus a non refundable hold that can be applied to food purchase. Menu options need to be… Read more

    Does anyone have pictures of the nigo room?

    Yes, my review below shows several shots. Would have posted here, but I don't see that feature.

    They no longer do curbside pickup and only do catering, does that mean no dine in either?

    Dine in is available. We dined in a few weeks ago. Best to call and ask

    Is upstairs wheelchair/walker accessible?

    No. It's an old house/building. Hallways are narrow.

    Is this place baby stroller Accessable?

    yes. i recall ramps at the entrance and first floor rooms

    Is the tea house BYOB?

    Yes it is

    How much is the valet parking?

    1/28/2020: Valet parking is $6 for the restaurant; parking is free in the lot for sushi bar patrons so Natsunoya recommends giving the valet a $2 tip

    I have been here for banquets a long time ago but wondering if I can just come here for dinner or lunch for two?

    Only the sushi bar has restaurant service. Rest of the space are for catered events.

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