As soon as I walked in, I was greeted right away. I could sit anywhere I wanted and was given a cup…read moreof water, napkins, and the menu as soon as I was seated. I had just sat down so I was surprised when the server asked if I was ready... lol but it's okay, I appreciate the fast service! I came here because broke da mouth was closed so I am looking forward to going somewhere new. I promised myself I would be more adventurous. My food came so fast just as I was writing this review. Hot food, fast service? That's already a win for me and I haven't eaten the food yet. I got the two selection combo. I was expecting a small portion of ramen due to the special price but it was a substantial amount. I was too full with the curry rice and chicken katsu that I couldn't fully enjoy my ramen so I asked for it to go. Even the to go packaging is high quality. 10/10 would recommend this place!

Craving chicken katsu curry, ramen, and gyoza?! Daiichi has all of the Japanese comfort foods that…read moreyou could crave. The portions here are huge, and I love that you can build your own combo and try a few different dishes. Like their ramen or udon where you can choose from all their different broths: tan tan, tonkotso, black garlic, miso, etc. Don't miss out on their gyoza or fried rice. I love this spot for a lowkey weekday date night.

I don't really eat pork anymore because I used to have pet pigs, so I usually have to look a little…read moreharder when I'm going out for ramen. A lot of ramen broths are pork-based, so I was pleasantly surprised to find some chicken-based options here. I ordered the spicy chicken broth, and it did NOT disappoint. I actually really loved my bowl! What's funny is that I grew up eating instant ramen, so I was never really used to the whole "sit-down restaurant ramen" experience. But recently, I've started developing a taste for actual ramen from restaurants, and now I'm really enjoying trying different places. This one was definitely a good bowl. I also asked my server if I could get a side of curry for my rice. Ever since I had the curry rice at Shabuya, I literally couldn't stop thinking about it. It wasn't on the menu here, but I really appreciated them accommodating my request. Between the spicy ramen and the curry rice on the side, I left very happy. Sometimes it's the little accommodations that make a meal feel extra special. Thank you Tanaka Ramen & Izakaya team for taking care of me on this day.

Tanaka is my favorite ramen chain on the island, I've been here several times and typically go for…read morethe beef sukiyaki tokatsu ramen. This time I tried chicken ramen and it was pretty good. It was very light and fresh. We also tried the shrimp shumai, I really liked those and will be getting that again. It was my first time trying the rock shrimp as well, they were good but I don't think I'd get them again. The service was quick and the wait staff was really nice. The only downside about this location is that it has an old mop water smell. I've been several times and it's been consistently noticeable. Other than that it is a cozy little restaurant and I'm a big fan of the food.

Friendly, Hot, and Fast. Great place and food was pretty good. Walked inside to put in an order for…read more3 people; I asked how long and they said 5 minutes. 5 minutes later, food was packaged and ready to go as stated.

Great place for a bowl of ramen that won't break the bank. Great combos, great noodles and broth…read moreand there fried rice sooooo good. Service is also great! They are really attentive, and the place is like a little traditional ramen house. I would go again.

I think I just found my new favorite curry place!…read more The service was so friendly and fast, and my meal came out HOT. That alone already made me happy, but then I saw the price and was even more impressed. I kept it simple and got the chicken katsu with rice and curry. Nothing fancy, but man, that curry was GOOD. It was comforting, flavorful, and exactly what I was craving. I also got the vegetable croquette, and I really enjoyed that too. The price was great, the food was good, and I honestly walked away feeling like I found a little hidden gem. I'm always excited when I find a place that gives me good food without making me feel like I overspent. Definitely adding this one to my go-to list!

This was SO good. I had the stewed chicken curry and it was ono. Rich, comforting, and with this…read morelovely peppery kick that made the curry seriously addictive. N had the chicken katsu curry and loved hers too. The crispy katsu with all that curry sauce was a winner. The menu is huge, the portions are generous, and the whole thing feels wonderfully unfussy. Nothing fancy, just really satisfying Japanese curry done right. One of those meals where you finish and immediately think, yep, I'd come back here.

Friendly waitress. But food was not worth it…read more The shrimp tempura was undercooked and we ate raw batter. Salmon plate was ok. The ramen bowls lacked flavor and noodles were overcooked. The menu offering now is completely different than what is shown on online reviews.

Always delicious!!!! And that wagyu!!! Friendly staff, fresh ingredients, and yes it is more…read morepricier. But it's worth it!

I lovvvved it here. My husband and I got the butterfish bento, chicken oyako-don, spam musubi, and…read moreahi inari. If you read the bentos carefully, there is a sticker on some that says multigrain rice. It's the purple rice. Nothing was too heavy and I felt like every dish was very balanced. The chicken oyako don was flavorful and the perfect balance of rice to meat. The miso butterfish was slightly salty but it was excellent. Fish was very tender. The spam musubi was marinated perfectly to me. At first I thought maybe there was too much rice but it was actually PERFECT. Lastly the inari didn't have much meat to it but somehow it was incredibly balanced. The lady was so nice and gave us bottled water with our purchase which was so nice. I wanted to come back soooo bad. I might. I have 10 more hours in the island

We really appreciate Mamaya Kapolei for accommodating our very large order two days in a row! They…read morewere incredibly prompt in confirming both of my online orders, even though they were placed just one day in advance. When we arrived for pickup, everything was ready right on time. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. They even thoughtfully included bottled water, napkins, and chopsticks with our order. The food was delicious, the portions were generous, and the value for the price was excellent. We'll definitely be back. Mahalo, Mamaya Kapolei!

My favorite casual Hot Pot restaurant in HI! Not only are the owners (2 brothers) awesome and…read morecaring, but the ingredients are always fresh. Each plate is wrapped well so patrons can yelp themselves to fill their pot. I don't use any of the extra sauces as the broths are delicious. My all time favorite is the Thai broth with can be customized according to the level of heat you enjoy and is Yummos worthy! A variety of meats are offered, but I enjoy the lamb...not gamey and a leaner cut. Some of the add ins I enjoy are the taro stems ("Zuiki" ずいき) and "mochi" dumplings which is lovingly prepared by the Mom. You need to try these m. They are char siu filled and unique. Mini Jin dui is provided an after dinner treat! The hot balls of yumminess is so delish! Give Hot Pot Heaven in Kapolei a try and you will not be disappointed! Support this local small business and remember to tip well!

Hot Pot Heaven is a cute and cozy place to get hot pot and other items such as sushi!…read more The selection of meats and other foods to cook in your pot was great! There was lots of vegetables, starch, and other ingredients to choose from. Different items have different pricing, so be sure to check out the prices based on the plate colors before picking. The items you pick are wrapped in plates in the fridges, so it's very easy to see and pick what you want. The portions on the plates were very generous and could easily be shared among multiple people. There were many broth options. I got the miso broth which tasted great. Keep in mind that the different broths cost different amounts. My friends also recommended the beef, seafood, and kimchi broths. The pots can also be split so you can get different broth types in each side if you want. I absolutely loved the sauce bar as well. There were so many options to choose from, and I felt extremely satisfied. I was able to make sauces that I loved and felt like me! They also have lots of sauce tray options. If you're like me and love making multiple sauces, you can use the split sauce trays! I don't eat sushi but my friends also recommended giving their sushi a try! The vibe of the place was very cute and cozy. You can also pick out your own drinks in the fridges which was nice as they have canned sodas, but even have options like canned juice, which is my favorite. Although it's a smaller place, the atmosphere was very nice and welcoming. The staff here are super kind and friendly. They are always willing to help and are extremely generous. I highly recommend paying this place a visit, it's definitely worth it!

Duck fat fried rice was awesome! Fried chicken was awesome!…read moreWatercress tofu salad was awesome! Service was awesome! Portions are reasonably priced. Ceilings are very high and feel spacious. Side bar and upstairs private area for party. Sports bar feel with televisions. Only thing is not all we're on and the units are too small for the space. Other than that, it's spacious and clean. No pictures this time.

This was our first time and we went for a late lunch. There were very few people there because it…read morewas an off peak time so the service was very quick! The food and drinks were good! Great portions and flavors. We enjoyed the kimchi pancake, duck fat fried rice, chicken wings, and tacos. I had a seen a previous review about it being dirty , the floor definitely had not been swept in a while. But everything else (tables, benches) seemed clean and I watched them spray down used tables. We would come back again!

love this place sooo much. my family and i come here all the time and every time, the service is…read moreamazing, staff is so friendly and the food.... constantly good and big portions for the price. they always give my son a balloon when we are done too! highly recommend this location over any other, especially since their specials are delicious

Me and my families favorite Ramen ya! We usually get the same stuff everytime we go there, but this…read moretime we decided to try something else. We finally tried the Family Combo A! Which was worth it! It came with: -any fried or any fried noodles -any ramen (which came in an XL bowl) -5 choices of selected item that were listed on menu WE WERE SURPRISED with our order!!! We made the right choice to try the family combo this time around! We ordered: shrimp fried rice, char sui ramen, which the bowl was so HUGE! We wanted a huge bowl like that to take home hahaha The 5 choices we made were- chicken katsu, mochiko chicken, fried chicken, shrimp shumai, and gyoza. Our table was full, but made all our tummy's full and soooo satisfied even if we still had some food to take home. I forgot to take a picture and we were starting to eat so it was missing a shumai and missing the fried chicken photo. Also, they have a complimentary salad and I forgot to take a picture of that too. I wanted to take a picture of everything together, but hard when you got your whole family and they already hungry hahahaha ALL the staff are always welcoming and sooooo nice! I like that they interact with our children even tho our children can be a handful. Their service is always quick and the food always comes out correct and hot! Most of the time they give a complimentary side order of mochi balls and give the kids these blow up flower thingys. Haha Besides things on the sides as storage for big orders like boxes, the place is well kept clean as far as tables and floors. I never seem to have a problem. That place gives our family a feel at home vibe! It's our Go To Ramen spot, so of course we will definitely visit them soon!

This is my favorite hot pot place! I've tried the same brand at different locations, and this one…read moreis the best value. The spicy broth is delicious, and they even include wagyu and Häagen-Dazs in the price--such a great deal! My whole family left super full and happy. The service was amazing--friendly, attentive, drinks always refilled, and plates cleared right away. 10/10 service. Highly recommend!

It was Father's Day so my daughters wanted to take me out so we went there food was delicious and…read morethe restaurant is clean and nice, service was good if you into shabushabu this one is pretty good not to busy but better than other ones I went To