The Food is excellent, the ambience, superb, the service is second to none. My only wish.... If we can go back in time..... back to membership service, once again !!! I'll just continue with my fond memories of "days of old". Otherwise it would be a 5 Star review. Thank you again Restaurant Suntory ! read more

We (party of 4) wanted to celebrate my mom's 60th birthday and Father's Day. A week or two prior to our reservation, my wife called to ask if they would be able to accommodate her food allergies, and she was told yes. When we arrived, we had the manager come to our table and explain that they would not guarantee that the food would be safe from allergen cross-contact, but that they would clean things in the kitchen and do their best to accommodate. We were comfortable accepting that, knowing that they would clean kitchen equipment well before handling her food, and planned to stay. However, having spent over 20 minutes sitting at our table, we were not yet served water, and our waitress had only come by once to tell us that she will come back to us later. We never even received a drink menu (other than a small one for sake), and we all felt that they did not want to have us dine there and deal with any of the food allergies. They made the four of us feel like they didn't want us there, and they made my wife feel like a burden for ruining the dinner for my mom's birthday and for Father's Day. We left before being served anything, of course. I'm guessing it could be fine to come here if you don't have food allergies. But what I take away from this experience is my impression that they don't really care about taking care of their customers. It's Suntory after all; they don't have to care about handling a group like mine. We'll dine elsewhere at a restaurant that cares about giving us a good experience or at least being upfront about not wanting to serve someone with food allergies. My dad made the reservation for dinner. The restaurant charges for no-shows. If he is still charged, I'll update this review to reflect that. Hopefully that will not happen. read more

Restaurant Suntory was good. Came here on a saturday night and it was not too busy. Had about 4 parties in one part of the restaurant, socially distanced. They even give you a small paper bag to put your mask in. We had a sashimi platter--beautiful presentation and very fresh fish, a sizzling steak platter-the sauce for the steak was really good, but i didnt like how the oil splashed at me, tempura-good,but not excellent,butterfish-was okay and a salad-actually really good w the sesame dressing. Everything was good. I am glad that we had a 20% off coupon because the food was somewhat pricey. Service was excellent and they take a lot of covid precautions. read more

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Popped in here for Zaru Soba and Tempura lunch. It. Was. Perfect. I was lucky they could take a walkin because when we tried to come back later for dinner there was no room, so get a reservation. There are different menus and rooms here for sushi, teppanyaki, or washoku. There's also (no surprise) a good selection of Suntory drinks (whisky, beer, gin, etc.). If you want something Japanese, this is the place. read more

This restaurant offers many different options for dining, maybe too many. We came for lunch and opted for the tempura lunch and we shared the sushi sampler to start. The tempura was on point, lovely and despite its rapid delivery seemed fresh. Our sushi sampler also arrived moments after we placed the order, was not that fresh. I would not suggest doing anything that has not been cooked here, their efforts for quick service compromise freshness. read more

We decided to walk to Waikiki to have lunch in Suntory because my wife had great experience there before. We arrived around 11am, but the restaurant open at 11:30, I try to go the web site to make a reservation, but can not do it. Later on, we found out from the restaurant that within 4 hours of the business hr, you can not make reservation online. Royal Hawaiian Shopping center has a big parking garage. The restaurant valet for the first hour only and with their valet, you can pay $4 for additional 2 hours of parking. Service is very good, the presentation of the lunch that I order is outstanding, you can see it from my photos, even the chopstick is not the cheap kind chopstick, I love my meal with a lot of small dishes and everything taste yummy. One think I want to point out is the small detail regarding service. When the waitress took way my dished after I finished my meal, she moved my ice water and tea in front of me so that they are within my reach, this kind of detail service does make a difference to me. Definitely recommended! read more

Restaurant SUNTORY - Sashimi & grilled Miso Black Cod - $28 - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I came here for lunch and absolutely loved it. I ordered the Saba shioyaki and tempura lunch set, which came with broiled mackerel, assorted tempura, rice, and various pickles and a dipping sauce. Everything they served is so light, but it was definitely filling. They serve lunch with hot tea, which I really thought went nicely with everything. The atmosphere is also really nice, we sat inside and there is a large window that overlooks the trees. They also offer free 2 hour validation, so parking isn't a worry. I will definitely be back when the restaurants open up again for dine in. read more

Restaurant SUNTORY - Saba Shioyaki and Tempura lunch set - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Super service and wonderful meal for a very reasonable price. I also love to try their dinner options next time. read more

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Okay, as a preface for my review, I had already eaten earlier in the day and decided to enjoy some of their appetizers. This is a review off of the Washoku menu. Now, if you take anything out of this review: try the Midori Splice drink. It is absolutely amazing, I have no words. I would come here just to drink some Midori, honestly. Food wise, I tried to order the island tempura sampler, but they were out of heart of palm and seemingly forgot to tell me until I asked. Sweet potato (purple yam!) was thick with a touch of sweetness, and the pumpkin tempura was standard. I'm not really a fan of tofu, but they offered the macadamia nut tofu and I was curious to try it. Served straight in a dipping sauce, which was a good thing because it was otherwise primarily tasteless. The consistency was softer than jello, and considerably difficult to eat with chopsticks. The kampyo maki were unlike anything I've tried before, and I'm not sure if that's a good thing or not. But, they were also definitely a little on the chewier side, which felt odd. Now, the chazuke green tea dashi was... odd. Straight rice, and what felt like pure green tea, less so dashi. Worth a try, but not at $7. read more

Monthly special was very delicious and reasonable. The stuff we're friendly. Monthly special was so good that I can have variety of food Good to celebrate for a new year. My son had Tempura Udon and he liked it. read more

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Food quality has decreased. We made reservations and had a rushed unfriendly experience with the waitress. Don't like that feeling since we were catching up with friends (we stayed less than 1.5 hours) used to like this place won't be returning. read more

One of my first sit down restaurant experience after the reopening of in dining here on O'ahu. As for safety the staff did a great job at making us feel safe. Before renting they took everyone's temperature. Everyone was wearing a mask and they explained there mask policy upon seating. This made me feel reassured that Restaurant Suntory were following guidelines and making us feel safe. As for the food itself it was great. I got the pork katsu set while my friend got the steak teishoku. We also got a side of sweet potato tempura. The sweet potato tempura was our favorite. It was AMAZING. The taste, texture, just everything was on point. They also had a wide range of drink selection but i didn't get anything. Slightly regretting not getting anything to drink right now. Overall, the place and experience was great! great service, covid safety precaution measures made me feel safe and the food was great. I'd recommend checking them out especially since Waikiki is not as crazy as it used to be. *** they also validate parking!!!!. make sure to park at the royal hawaiian shopping center parking lot. read more

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Food was just ok, our food attendant doesn't seem to like her job. Clean and great ambiance. Pricey though for the food and service.

We have an annual visit to Suntory every time my family comes to visit because it is high on their list of favorite spots. In the past we have always had the Teppanyaki because it's the best but decided to try the traditional food since we were there at lunch time. I had heard rave reviews from my friend who had just been there for lunch. Everything was super delicious! The atmosphere and service are impeccable and I can't wait to go there again soon. Plus free parking...what more can you ask for? read more

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we came here for thanksgiving and the service was very good our waitress was very nice and helped tell us what was what. The food was also very delicious. The atmosphere was very homely and cute. read more

Their food tastes like eating cheap restaurant in Japan. The price is way too expensive for that.

This is a review for Sushi Tokiwa, inside of Restaurant Suntory. It's omakase. And it feels elite and like an underground club away from the plebs when you get escorted in. The lunch omakase is about $100, and that's nothing if you love sushi. It's actually a steal. So delicious. So fresh. It's been five months since I've been there, but I can still remember it so well. I felt like I scammed them when I walked out the restaurant because of the value. Such a great deal for the variety. UGH. I believe there were 9 courses or something. The intention and care put into each piece too. *chef's kiss* We loved it so much that we went for dinner the next day. That abalone dish. I still think about it randomly throughout my life when I do random things. Brushing my teeth? Ugh, the abalone. Cooking my lunch at home? That liver sauce! Kissing my boyfriend goodnight? Eating the abalone WITH the liver sauce. I'm typing this as I reminisce and fight a tear from falling past my eyelashes. Hang in there, little guy. SWALLOWING the abalone in liver sauce. I wish to relive that moment so badly. I do think the lunch is better value but only because I was so full with the dinner that I couldn't move without dying. If you think that's too much for sushi, then you are not the right audience to be reading this. If you're going to eat sushi and spend like $70 on random rolls at a random subpar sushi place anyway, might as well go the extra mile and have the experience of a lifetime. If you still can't resonate, then. Go. Shoo. Scroll down to the next review. Our sushi chef was so cute. I'm sure he doesn't like to be called cute. He seems a little tsundere, but I feel like I'm not allowed to say that. But he was. What's he going to do now that I'm back on the mainland? NOT have me try the abalone from the past? Lol. He likes baseball. Twice. And baseball. Yes, Twice. If you know what I mean, then you didn't read that wrong. He is a Once. He's also a fanboy of his own sushi. If you get him to come out of his shell, you'll notice that he picks up the piece of fish as if he's blushing--before he mumbles, "So fresh. This is so fresh. *nods head*" And it was. I've already tricked two family members and one friend into making reservations with them in the past. But if you need some motivation, just go. The service was impeccable. It's like our server, Yuka, knew exactly what we needed before we needed it. But she never made us feel like we were being stared down. Everyone was great. The food was amazing. I made a little collage, but you must try it for yourself. Make a reservation in advance online. It was a little stressful after our first visit when we realized we couldn't get in the second time. When you actually try it, you're welcome for the suggestion. Flex on your friends and family as they eat sushi elsewhere, thinking they are fans of sushi. read more

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Despite the covid pandemic hitting all restaurants to varying degrees, this did not stop restaurant Suntory from providing excellent service and food. I ordered the Sushi Course for 68 dollars. It was very worth it. It started with a sashimi assortment over ice, followed by a small pot of pork nabe, ahi tempura and finally the sushi platter. They adhered to social distancing guidelines and had a temperature screening at the door. Being in Waikiki I was a little hesitant of going but it was very worth it. There was only 3 parties in the area including mine so the wait staff were very attentive. We ended up going at 5:30 and staying till around 7 without a big increase in parties in the area. If you have a chance please make it down to Suntory and support the business. The waitress said that it gets busier on Saturday nights so just make sure you make a reservation if you're intending to go at that time. Thanks for the memories read more

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We had an amazing lunch at Restaurant Suntory. We pre ordered the Shinsato-zen lunch at $38 per person. Please look at the posted lunch menu attached. We had plenty of food and we left the restaurant happy and full. Even though the restaurant is located Waikiki in the Royal Hawaiian, I didn't see one tourist in there. The restaurant was filled with locals who know good food. read more

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Really good tepan at this place! Came when they opened at 5:30pm for my birthday dinner. Ordered the 8oz filet mignon tepan which comes with vegetables, miso soup, salad, shrimp, and ice cream. I upgraded to the garlic fried rice and was glad I did - delicious! The meat was really tender and the chef was very funny and interacted with the rest of the table. For dessert you could pick either vanilla or mango ice-cream. I picked the mango and it was sooo good! They also brought out a fried vanilla ice cream w/ candle for my birthday which I've never tasted before! It had a strawberry sauce on top of it. Definitely would come back as the staff was friendly and on top of everything. Tappan meal for 3 w/ some drinks was $160 + tax. read more

Restaurant SUNTORY - Delicious steak and vegetables! Recommend. - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We were in the shopping center and gave is a try based on the recommendation of another store owner in same. We were not disappointed. This is as good as gets for Japanese food on Oahu. So says my sushi-loving wife who lived in Japan for 10 years. For me, it was the attention to detail. I was amazed at how good the water tasted. They add a touch of lemon juice. Their music is classic blue jazz instrumentals written in the 30s and 40s. The rest rooms inside are immaculate. The dinnerware is all classic Japanese pottery. The chairs and benches are comfortable. The table tops are all thick solid maple(?) imported from Japan. All this sets the stage for the freshest sushi you can get on Oahu. But the capper was their Uni. Bet you can't eat just one. read more

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Wow this new renovation had left me speechless. Had to go back to California for work so wanted to have a nice dinner with a friend before I left. I remember Suntory being good awhile back. But with the new renovation and food quality it definitely leveled up. We ate in the tepan room and had the Royal course menu and everything was perfect. To the presentation to taste it was all good. Love how theirs different room for different experiences. Will definitely go back to try the other rooms. read more

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Suntory is open again! This has been long-awaited since I last dined in in 2019. Suntory has been my go-to spot for authentic Japanese food on the island for years. We came for lunch and were seated in the washoku area. The space was renovated to feel a lot brighter and more modern. Not that there was anything wrong with the interior before, but the new look is really nice! Lots of little details and nice touches in the interior design. We didn't make a reservation and were told they were fully booked for lunch (on a Thursday at 11:30am!), but we got lucky because there happened to be a cancellation so we got in with no wait. I ordered the sukiyaki set, which was as good as I remember it. It came with a raw egg which is uncommon in the US. Others in my party ordered sashimi and grilled fish sets. Sashimi was fresh and high quality. If you want larger portions, I'd recommend going for the sukiyaki set. Presentation for everything was an 11/10. They used traditional Japanese plates and bowls and everything was plated very neatly and cleanly. Service was great. Everyone was extremely attentive, polite, and friendly. I think there was only one server for the entire section, but she was still extremely quick and we rarely had to wait for anything. Price point for washoku lunch is around $20-30/person, which is honestly extremely reasonable for the quality, service, and authenticity. Parking is validated for one hour. If you are kama'aina or military, you can get two hours free, but you have to go downstairs to guest services to get the two hour validation. read more

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This restaurant is soooooo overrated. The service is slow, food is 2x more pricy yet the quality is much worse than other teppanyaki restaurant. Never again! read more

This restaurant is a TOURIST TRAP!! I regret going here with my family of 5. The food was only SUBPAR and the QUALITY of the food definitely DiD NOT meet the PRICING. The filet mignon was bland and the fried rice and white rice was not even average. The drinks contain hardly any alcohol or close to none. The $18 pineapple vodka drink you squeeze yourself tasted like water with pineapple. The drinks were a total scam and ripoff! 2 pieces of sushi for $30 and it was FISHY!! Additionally, the waitress kept trying to push us to order the special fish for $30/piece. She annoyed me how PUSHY she was and how she insisted at least two times! The are UNDERSTAFFED and UNATTENTIVE, and it took forever to get the check. We had to flag them down just to get it. Truly UNIMPRESSED and would NEVER GO to this restaurant again. Looking around the restaurant, I don't think the other people who also fell into this tourist trap were impressed either. Completely a waste of money - $450 spent on a HORRIBLE, DISAPPOINTING lunch! Honestly, don't think this restaurant cares if you like the food or not. They don't have any pride in their service or food and only want your money. read more

Delicious sukiyaki and beautiful presentation. We ordered the Wagyu sukiyaki set with a whiskey highball. Service and interior decor was calming and simple. read more

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This place is on the 3rd floor of building B. Stopped by for a teppanyaki lunch which consisted of beef, garlic fried rice, veggies and a clam soup. I also got the guava ice tea which was delicious. The food was great and so was the service at the table. I'll need to come back and try the other menus (which are vast) including the sashimi. Apparently they have an amazing drink menu as well. So glad I got a chance to check this place out and I'll definitely be back! read more

By far one of my FAVORITE restaurants in Hawaii. The food is amazing (makes me feel like I am in Japan, interior is well designed, and the staff is SO nice and attentive). The restaurant validates parking at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center- FREE validated parking for the first hour and $2 per each hour for the next two hours. A minimum purchase of $10 is required for validation (which is easily covered when you eat at the restaurant). I come every month for the lunch special "Shunsaizen" ($30). They also have a weekday lunch special for ~$15. For the Shunsaizen, it's a multi-course meal that changes every month based on seasonal ingredients that you would find in Japan. The courses do not seem filling at first, but by the time you reach dessert you are so stuffed! The food is always so fresh and beautifully presented. They only have a certain number of these pre-fixe meals available per day and can sell out pretty quickly, so I recommend going right when the place opens for lunch or calling ahead. read more

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We came here to celebrate a late Father's Day dinner. We made a reservation for the Teppa Room. The Food was delicious, perfectly seasoned. We ordered a couple of filets, scallops, and upgraded to the garlic fried rice. Our meals came with the shrimp, veggies, salad, and miso soup. All of the food was great. This is a more upscale Teppanyaki restaurant. No cheesy cooking "show", which we were happy about. Staff was very attentive and kind. Thank you for a great Father's Day surprise dinner!!! read more

This place is my favorite for all kinds of Japanese food. I love that you can get a wide variety here and its authentic. The prices are very reasonable, even more so when you factor in the Waikiki location. And they always have some exciting lunch specials and an affordable lunch washoku menu. Of course, the lunch washoku is much cheaper and has less courses than the dinner washoku. My favorite items on the lunch menu are the sukiyaki and the nabeyaki udon set with tempura. The sukiyaki comes with a fresh raw egg to crack, mix, and dip your steaming hot slices of beef into--very authentic! I haven't had the teppanyaki here so I won't comment on that. As for the dinner menu, my family and I love all of it. Everything they make here is excellent and the service is excellent as well. And let's not forget their delicious assortment of quality dessert dishes. I can't wait until their remodeling is done and I can eat there again! read more

I ordered Hibiki . It was so exclusive grand meal . I hadn't been to old one but this new Suntory is cozy . read more

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Disappointed.. No take out Update your yelp. It says they do take out so I waited 35 min for them to open to place an order just for a host to tell me "No, we don't do take out." read more

Went for the Washoku lunch and everything was excellent. The host at the front greeted us warmly, and our waitstaff were friendly. Interior is gorgeous and clean. I went with the blackened cod set and would highly recommend it, the fish was cooked perfectly. Was definitely our favorite restaurant of those located in the Royal Hawaiian Center. read more

Restaurant SUNTORY - Sashimi & Miso Cod set - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Very good ambience. I enjoyed their fresh sushi and the conversation witn their sushi chrf. read more

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We ate here at our first night in Waikiki and we were pleasantly surprised to find a suntory restaurant. They have two seating options and the service was wonderful. The food on their menu is unique as well as flavorful. We ordered a light meal of noodle soup and chicken. Do not go by the color of the broth because it is the single most flavorful clear broth I have had in a long time . They also have a delectable selection of Japanese whiskey and a wonderful selection of desserts. We will surely revisit when we are in Waikiki again read more

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We had the teppanyaki and Ron our chef was very funny and made a delicious meal for us. I got the filet and it was very tender. Ron was very accommodating to our picky food preferences, thank you! read more

Restaurant SUNTORY - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

A weekend for me equals plenty plenty plenty places to eat! Literally! Been here couple of times but its been a while that i havent come for Teppanyaki! So here is the review. -Ambience: nice but make sure you dont wear really expensive clothes because you will be smelling like meat yes or yes! (Is that grammatically correct?) -Service: waitresses are nice but the chefs dont smile at all, but i feel sorry for them all night long getting that smoke in their faces! -Food: decided to do the Steak & Lobster ($86) The shrimp appetizer was the best of the night, sashimi was fresh and lobster was good too. I prefer a more tender meat but i was already full when it was time to eat the meat. Overall, its not a bad place may not be my favorite but its a nice place to come here and there. read more

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This restaurant is truly authentic Japanese food. The quality of the food and service was outstanding. We first found this restaurant many years ago on our honeymoon and we're lucky to enjoy another perfect meal many years later. The restaurant offers a normal menu and a section is also available where the chef cook in front of you. You can also enjoy Japanese whiskey at its finest read more

Restaurant SUNTORY - Sashimi lunch - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

As always Suntory goes above and beyond. Their renovations are beautiful. I went for lunch and dinner this past week. Lunch is always a good deal I definitely recommend pre ordering the shunsaizen course. Dinner is pricey but worth it. read more

It was a no rush day for Sushi Tokiwa on my schedule. What a great experience for an authentic sushi dining. Total of 14 items I received, that's including one extra special chef's favorite and a plus size dessert. It was the largest scallop I have ever seen. Beautiful presentation. Each piece delivered with strong discipline and execution. Very attentive customer service, timing of my tea cup was perfect. read more

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