Tanaka Ramen and Izakaya is a US ramen chain whose owner has ties to Hawaii. Tanaka started in…read moreChicago and matriculated to Kapolei in 2020...a precarious time. They now have a location in the Kailua Shopping Center where Taqueria El Gallo Rosa ( my favorite taco spot, alas, both Kailua and Ward Centre spots have closed ) used to occupy. I tried the Garlic Ramen with thick noodles - futomen - for an additional cost. Rich, creamy, and garlicky...very good. It is served with the usual accoutrements. I ordered online and my ramen was in a bag when I arrived just a minute early. I forgot to request utensils...something to keep in mind for the next occasion. I've only ate takeout from their Kapolei locale - and when I was still a vegetarian. Their vegan ramen is also excellent. Hours are 1100a to 900p daily. Plenty of stalls in the shopping center. There is a nice outside patio for outside dining.

Maybe because we've been battered by rain and flash floods this weekend, I too wanted my food…read moredrowned in a sea of spicy ramen so it could suffer just as I had. I ordered the volcano garlic ramen as extra punishment to the floating pork and sunken noodles. Something about a dreary day will always elevate my rating of hot soups, ramens, and curries. The ramen was flavorful but wish I had made a custom bowl because the bowl felt a bit light on toppings. Lastly, what in the name of capitalism is charging more for spicier food? As you increase from spicy level 1 to 4 you incur an additional charge each level topping out at $2.00. Will you weigh the salt and pepper shakers afterwards too?

My partner and I got the red curry fish and the pork + poke. We really enjoyed both, and this may…read morebe our favorite dinner spot in Kailua so far! We came a bit late, and it seems like our service was a tad delayed with servers helping all the other late birds. Very understandable, and everyone was very kind. Pretty spacious.. we sat inside, but will have to come back for the yummy looking drinks at the bar!

Their garlic chicken is my go-to when I dont feel like cooking. Consistently so so good…read more Love the fact that they actually stay open until their posted closing time, unlike soooo many other Kailua spots. V is my favorite server. I always look forward to her smile.

Seated quickly, seems like we beat the dinner rush or just got lucky…read more Date night :) looks like several other couples enjoying a night out as well. I had to use trusty yelp photos (thanks guys) for a sake menu. The rolls we ordered were a delight. My favorite was the "rock n roll" that was also the server's suggestion. Osaka and Ruby rolls were nice as well. Kind of noisy with the chop-chop, slash/slash, clankity-clank of the hibachi situation on the other side of the restaurant but not so loud we couldn't hear one another.

Came here last weekend to celebrate my husband and father-in-law on Father's Day. No reservations,…read morewalk ins only. Wait time was minimal because our family planned to get there a half hour before the party was scheduled to arrived. The group enjoyed the appetizers, particularly the ceviche tacos and assorted sushi rolls (river rock roll & crunchy roll). Decent choices for the kids: my boys ordered the chicken karaage and katsu Kitchen Bento boxes. The husband went with Kizuna Bento Box D (miso butterfish, beef teriyaki, and shrimp/veg tempura), I had Kizuna bento box C (tonkatsu and shrimp/veg tempura). The bento boxes were good, but nothing to write home about. The strength is in their appetizers and sushi rolls. Those were definitely the crowd faves. Splurge on the decorative sushi platters to share with large groups and everyone will leave with happy tummies!

Amazing!!! My 6 year old eats gyoza everywhere we go and he said this is the best he's ever…read morehad-incredible ratio of meat to veggies to spices he said! We asked and they make them fresh every day. I got veggie GF ramen and it's incredible. often veggie is not and it was incredible! The cabbage was cooked perfectly as well as the bok choy and the bean sprouts all of it! The bowl was gigantic and I ate all of it! My wife said it's the best she's ever had (she got the katsu chicken). It's family owned and the mom makes the garlic chili oil and we bought a container of it to add to all of our meals before we leave the island. So GOOOOOOD!

Rai Rai Ramen in Kailua was busy and parking was limited out front. It was raining that day, so we…read morewere glad my cousin had a truck and could manage one of the tighter stalls. My cousin's two kids love this place and insisted it has the best fried rice. I'm usually not a big fried rice person, but I was curious and tried it. I can see why people like it. I ordered the shrimp katsu ramen with a shoyu egg. The broth and noodles were excellent and really the highlight of the dish. I wasn't a huge fan of the shrimp katsu on its own since it was a bit chewy, but once it soaked in the broth, it was much better. The portion size was just right, filling without being too much. Overall, a solid ramen spot, especially if you're already in Kailua.

Back again at one of our favorite sushi places but this time for take out! Kizuna's always hits the…read morespot‍ We appreciate how quick and efficient they are and the taste of their sushi! The total for all this was a little under a $100, we got a 4 speciality rolls and 3 rolls. Overall it's a good amount and for good sushi!

Food 10/10 Service…read more10/10 This is my favorite place to eat in Kaneohe. Reasonable prices, high quality sushi, and great appetizer choices as well. We always get the Kizuna boat, oysters, and the geso karaage

You won't be disappointed at all!' This has to be the tastiest fresh poke bowl ever!…read more I wish there were more options for lunch, but if I ever want ahi and salmon poke this is the spot! Had the salmon ginger and yuzu pepper shoyu ahi. Mixed and made fresh to order with perfect seasoning toppings. The restaurant is very cutely decorated too. Service was fast and friendly - it's Japanese!

I was so looking forward to going there, seeing how highly rated appears, but my husband and I were…read moresadly disappointed. Small portions, small selection, poke with tendons, insufficient flavor and toppings, then served in a takeout container in a sit-down restaurant, all combined to make it a less-than stellar experience.

My parents aren't as mobile as they used to be. So after helping them all day, I came here to eat,…read morejust like old times. Kenko Ya will always have a special place in my heart. I was a little sad that my favorite server was not working. Maybe I'll see her next time! I decided on Udon. The broth is really good and warms the soul! I also got my usual, inari and an eel roll. Both very good! Would've had green tea, but it was late and it would've kept me up. The young servers working were all very friendly. I do remember when they were at the other smaller location, which was when I first discovered them. Good times! Mahalo again Kenko Ya!

Kenko-Ya is probably one of my favorite restaurants on the windward side! A great Japanese…read morerestaurant with big portions. I usually order their combination meal with butterfish, mochiko chicken and shrimp & vegetable tempura. Their butterfish is moist and has great flavor. The mochiko chicken here is one of my favorites and they give you a lot! I have enough for leftovers the next day. The shrimp & vegetable tempura has a nice light and crispy batter and they give quite a lot of veggies with two big pieces of shrimp! At our recent visit with got spicy ahi which was quite spicy but still tasty! The service is really good, with the servers being very attentive. I definitely recommend this spot if you're craving Japanese food!

I love Daiichi Ramen. All of the locations I have been to pretty much operate the EXACT same (Pearl…read moreCity and Kapolei). It's never been too busy when I've gone since it's always midday, after lunch and before dinner. The service is quick and I've never had to wait long at all to get my food. I usually get the Katsu Curry, in which the portions are big and the chicken katsu always stays crispy.

The cleanliness at this restaurant is very poor. The moment my family and I walked in, we were hit…read morewith a strong urine smell. There were fly traps hanging from the ceiling, which was quite unpleasant to see while trying to eat. Strangely, the staff was mopping the floor right next to occupied tables during a busy late-night rush. The menus also smelled like a dirty bathroom; I couldn't hold mine for more than a minute without gagging. While the staff was quick and the food came out fast, the kitchen was disorganized. They forgot our miso soup and brought out edamame instead of the menma (bamboo shoots) we ordered. We had the gomoku ramen, spicy beef ramen, gyoza, lemon tea, a side of menma, and shrimp tempura udon. The gyoza and lemon tea were delicious, but they couldn't outweigh the negatives. According to my family, two out of the three soups tasted like dish soap. We were too exhausted after work to send them back, but it was honestly gross. To top it off, the single-stall unisex bathroom had that same foul odor. I wouldn't recommend Daiichi Ramen. Serving 'dish soap soup' is unacceptable in food service. You're better off heading to the nearby Burger King or Safeway for late-night eats.