Came for our ani and got the set meals. Everything was so delicious and I loved that there was a mixed variety of food. There was sushi, hot pot, veggies, tempura, wagyu, and dessert. Me and my partner got different sets so we could try different things and while the set he got was more expensive I feel like the basic set came with a lot of food that left me very satisfied with everything. The service was very friendly and attentive and the atmosphere was good and clean. There's parking in the hotel but for kamaaina you can get three hours free if you show your receipt to the guest services (they close at 8pm tho so plan accordingly). Overall the food was delicious but I would only come for a special occasion since it is a bit pricey. read more

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This place is amazing! The rare occasions when I am in Waikiki and walked by here and think oh this place boujie looking. My friend and I always take a year into planning before we see each other. haha! Life and adult friendships. Our days aligned and I suggested we go here so made a reservation which was easy. The one thing this place did that I found odd was the reservation on app asked about allergies then they CALL prior to reservation to make sure you and your party have no allergies then they ask you again prior to ordering. They have to be sure. I guess for people who do have severe allergies it is a plus they triple check.... We came here for lunch and they have some seasonal lunch specials. They have teppanyaki or Washoku style seatings. We opt for Washoku. We ordered a refreshing drink, I had the Spring/Sakura highball and my friend had winter/yuzu. Mine was hoooweee strong whiskey with a hint of shiso, hers was more creamy sweet. I ordered tempura and sashimi lunch set which was good and the sashimi was fresh. My friend got one of their special sets, SHUNSAI-ZEN set. It had like 7 small dishes and looked so good! It looked like a good deal. For you Amex card peeps, they are part of Resy. Service was wonderful here and will definitely be back! read more

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Let me start off by saying, this is an OUTSTANDING omakase experience. When you first arrive at the restaurant, you will be escorted to the back "secret" room for a very nice private dining experience. The staff was very attentive and the chef/food match the high level ambiance. Each piece has a purpose in this omakase, starting with some chawamushi and working towards the amazing hairy crab. We finished the meal with dessert and even pictures with the chef! 10/10 value for what you pay 10/10 staff/environment/experience 10/10 fish quality 10/10 drinks Definitely recommend checking out this restaurant if you visit Honolulu! read more

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This restaurant is located right in the strip. The staff here were super accommodating and friendly. We showed up in a big group of 10 with no reservation and were able to be seated. I cannot express how great the service here is. It is a smaller establishment and has a very peaceful and welcoming ambience to it. We had about 5 different orders of meat. It was super tender and the marinate was delicious. One of the best BBQ spots I have been to. read more

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Amazing experience here for dinner - got the sukiyaki set, vegetable & mushroom tempura, and karaage and everything was fantastic. We felt like we were back in Japan! Service was impeccable as well! Would 100% recommend. read more

We had the Washoku lunch a few years ago (it was excellent), so this time we tried the Teppanyaki dinner. I've had Benihana and Tanaka of Tokyo, so I was curious to see how Suntory compared. TLDR: Suntory is Mr. Miyagi and the other restaurants are like inexperienced Daniel-san from Karate Kid. Our party of six fit perfectly around one cooking station. I believe the other restaurants fit 8, so keep that in mind if you have a large party. Service was polite and efficient. Our party ordered a wide variety of steak cuts and price points so that we could compare them. Our chef was Japanese but he could speak some English. This is not like the other restaurants. You won't get an onion volcano, a heart made out of egg, flying shrimp into hats, or a musical performance from cooking utensils. What you will see is a master chef at work. Our chef had 18(!) years of experience. 15 in Japan and 3 in Hawaii. Every move was measured and calculated to perfection. The zucchini, mushrooms, and onions that are often afterthoughts at other restaurants were prepared so well. The natural sweetness and flavor of each vegetable was expertly revealed. My son who normally doesn't like shrimp said the panko shrimp was the best shrimp he's ever had. The lobster tails were so tender and sweet. The fried rice was one of the best I've tasted. Each steak was cooked to perfection according to their temperature preferences. I challenged the chef with "rare-plus", and he delivered it perfectly. He also created a flavored fat crackling from my sirloin. My only suggestion to them would be to offer a bit of good salt and grated fresh wasabi to add some more tasting options for the steak (although I probably should have just asked them then but didn't really think about it until after the meal). The Miyazaki wagyu was super rich and tender, but I preferred the cheaper Washyu personally. Suntory is a little more expensive than the highest cost menu at Tanaka, but well worth it! read more

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From begging to end the atmosphere, service, and especially the incredibly delicious and beautifully presented food was exceptional. Love each time we visit Suntory and enjoy their seasonal Washoku dishes. The best so far but always so good. read more

Restaurant SUNTORY - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Service here was excellent! The renovated dining area was spacious and elegant. Tried the Special Dinner Menu (Hitsumabushi Gozen $58) includes appetizer, sashimi, and Choice of Unagi or Crab and Seafood Hitsumabushi. The unagi rice with tea/dashi broth was comforting and filling. Also tried some ala carte dishes. Veggie tempura was nicely lightly battered, a tad oily. The hot soba was great. Didn't care for the macadamia nut tofu, a bit too rich for a tofu. read more

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Just amazing and very delicious food! A great variety if food, polite and great service, and a great atmosphere. Their location has a very unique nature around it and traditional inside. read more

Restaurant SUNTORY - Different dishes that all have a unique flavor! - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The service and the food here was so good! The restaurant itself was nice and clean. We opted to do the hibachi and I would describe it as an upscale version of what we are normally used to. No flares, tricks, or flames but what we have instead was delicate, skilled, and cooked to perfection. We were celebrating a birthday and on top of a cake at the end they surprised her with small bouquet of flowers. I also had a yuzu sorbet that came at the end it was so yummy I forgot to take a picture. read more

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When looking for a nice lunch spot to celebrate a special occasion, Suntory is one of my go-tos. The lunch specials are great, even if they condensed their menu from what it was previously. There's a good variety for people from Tempura, udon, soba, sashimi and tepanyakki (just know it's a different seating area and reservation area notation) We came here to celebrate my coworkers birthday and the birthday ice cream was so cute, thank you for the little special touch! I tried the daily special that was salmon, ikura, and uni donburi. Originally I was nervous it wasn't going to be enough food, but it ended up being just the right amount with the miso soup, radish and salad. You could tell everything was high quality and fresh from the shine off the food and the fresh smell. So Ono!! You'll see me back here again to celebrate a special occasion for lunch. read more

Restaurant SUNTORY - Donburi of the day, salmon, ikura and uni - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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4.5 stars from me for the delicious and friendly service kaseiki set I enjoyed. The atmosphere is classy and understated. We didnt do teppanyaki for our first time here, opting instead for à la carte appetizers and a set meal complemented with Suntory whiskey and beer. I got the washugyu sukiyaki and sushi set. It was delicious and such an experience going from small bites of diverse flavors and having a perfectly balanced beef sukiyaki hot pot. The service is very good, everyone extremely friendly and dutiful service. This is definitely a splurge but the ambiance and food made by very masterful chefs make this restaurant a standout in Honolulu. read more

We decided to celebrate our 30 year anniversary lunch here. Only one server in our seating area and he was fairly new. I asked about the specials and he said he prefers meat so he would order one of the other beef dishes. Good thing because my partner prefers meat too. I ordered the Shunsai-Zen lunch special. I enjoyed the sushi. Some of the items were a bit plain but it was fresh. I liked all the different dishes. I tasted the beef sirloin and it wasn't a super good piece of meat. It was okay, a bit thin and a lunch item. Room was nice, wooden walls, chairs, bench seats, and air conditioned. There were at least 12 other diners in our section. They had another section too. I would come back. It was relaxing and I liked the ambiance. I would like to try the other items on the menu too. read more

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Delicious teppanyaki! All the dishes were delicious as was the whisky, given it is Suntory. Loved our chef and waitress. Worth the price.

Hands down the best Japanese teishoku and teppan in Hawaii. It never disappoint here and service is attentive and courteous. Ample parking at the Royal Hawaiian Center. For local kamaainas you can use the restaurant receipt to get more validation up to 3 hours at the customer service downstairs. The restaurant went through renovation in 2022 and the Japanese washoku side has wooden decors which give a warm feeling while the room overlooks to the Pink Lady (Royal Hawaiian Hotel). read more

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Shunsai-zen course at Suntory Waikiki is a splurge for lunch but worth it!!! James was our waiter, excellent service and this is the third time that we have come to experience this monthly special since October 2025. They have other specials that we were considering the next time. Parking has never been a problem and with validation from the restaurant we pay $3. read more

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Food was great! Very high quality ingredients and great atmosphere. If you are looking for a cook at your table show, this not that! It is just plain fantastic food! read more

I came here on Valentine's Day with my little one. This has been our favorite restaurant ever since my and her father found this gem before she was born!!! We always do teppanyaki side. We prefer this side because we love watching the cooking. The chef was polite and cooked our steaks perfectly. The servers kept our waters full and always were on point with when to ask for refills on other drinks. I love the location of the restaurant and set up. They are busy a lot so the fact they figured out how to make both sides of the restaurant run so smoothly is amazing. I recommend this place for any occasion. You won't be sorry ~ read more

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My wife found this local favorite for my birthday and it couldn't have been better. The food.. AMAZING! The service.. IMPECCABLE! And the atmosphere.. FANTASTIC! It's now my favorite restaurant on the island. Thanks SUNTORY! read more

The week after you come back from Japan, you mope around the house wishing you were still in Japan, eating all the things that Japan has to offer, especially Kaiseki meals. You can experience a little bit of Japan right here in Waikiki (for a hefty price). Choose washoku or teppanyaki seating, I've done both and they are fantastic. We had all kinds of great dishes in the kaiseki meal, and also ordered the Miyazaki beef sukiyaki dipped in the soft boiled onsen egg. Ahhh. Perfection. Almost like Japan! read more

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When visiting Suntory, plan ahead and make reservations. Too often I've wanted to have a quick lunch at Suntory only to find out they're fully booked for lunch. My Mom loves Suntory and has been asking me to take her for awhile. Luckily I snagged reservations and ordered the limited set "Shunsai" lunch. Service at Suntory is always great. We were seated at a very nice and comfortable table. Our server was attentive and efficient. Not to mention the a/c was at a perfect temperature. Not too hot or cold which for me is hard to do. Everyone in our group found something to suit their taste. For me, the tempura and cold udon combo was excellent. Tempura was crispy, light, and had all the right vegetables with a fried shrimp. The cold udon was also good but maybe too light in flavor. My Dad had the Shunsai and he said it was special. While there wasn't a specific dish that stood out, he thought the entire set was well done and ample. My Mom had the cold soba and tempura. She enjoyed it and said it was very good. I wish they would bring back their lunch specials. I used to have this baked salmon avocado mayo dish that was very good. That was the only disappointment as I was looking forward to maybe ordering that dish. Since Suntory is located in the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center parking was tight and validation limited. Overall lunch was relaxing and everyone enjoyed the food. We will definitely return! LOCATION: 4/5 FOOD: 4/5 SERVICE: 5/5 VALUE: 4/5 AMBIANCE: 5/5 PET FRIENDLY: no CLEANLINESS: 5/5 PARKING: 4/5 read more

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Made a reservation for 2 for their omakase seating at 5:30pm. It was our first time here, and we love omakases, so decided to give this place a try. This restaurant has a variety of dine in options other than omakase also. We arrived shortly before 5:30p, and they started with those who had reservations. I don't tryly understand the system as there were other folks waiting outside that didn't go with us towards the back in the private room for the omakase. Once we checked in, they guided us to a private room in the back. The inside was very clean with nice wood aesthetics. They are located on the 3rd floor of the Royal Hawaiian Center. Our Chef was Tomoya Makabe, who is originally from Hokkaido, Japan. He was nice and welcoming. He showed great technique and skills when preparing each item. Also explained everything throughout the course and appeared very sensitive to all guests present. He also asked if anyone had specific food allergies prior to serving. The other male staff member who assisted all throughout the course was also very kind and helpful. Overall, the omakase was great! Very fresh fish and they melted in our mouths. The chawanmushi was also very soft and delicious. The uni just melted in our mouths- yum! The mackerel was the only one that tasted a bit fishy (I've had before), but even the ikura wasn't fishy which was a pleasant surprise! I normally avoid ikura bc it tends to be fishy, but the one we had here was not even close to fishy. They also surprised us with an anniversary dessert bowl at the very end, which was a sweet gesture. Ambiance was also good- definitely more intimate. The Chefs greet us at the door after our course similar to other omakase restaurants. They also don't rush anyone out, but it is respectful to keep in mind that there is a next omakase seating if you are seated at the 5:30pm course. Our course was approx 1.5h. read more

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*Review is for sushi omakase service at Suntory* My friends' family from Japan treated me to the sushi omakase dinner service at Suntory. Upon entry the omakase is in the back and the walk just to get there felt like I was going into Narnia. It was fun though and the ambiance was stellar. The sushi section was a distinct counter style with only counter seating available, so reservations are a must when attending. Every single dish our chef prepared was excellent. I think one thing to note before going to this specific omakase was that the taste buds it was catered towards was Japanese people, meaning that the flavor of the food is not as pronounced or strong as American foods or other cultures where spices and seasoning are a prominent staple. Disregarding the sushi entirely, but the regular dishes served were very light and I enjoyed how it did not overpower the palate to the point where you cannot taste the other dishes. Sushi was 10/10. Most omakases are on-point here in Hawaii. Every single one I've been to has been on point. Chef obviously has trained a lot to be able to execute and cut certain fish to bring out its best. We also had friendly banter with our chef and I always have fun speaking Japanese to everyone so I had a lot of fun here lol. This omakase was no different, and expect an amazing experience. Also if you order the Pineapple or Grapefruit sour the workers will actually grind the fruit for you fresh and put it into your drink for you. Lol fancy. Other than that it's great and worth the price for a fancy outing. Or you can be like the other group on the other side of our table. Talking about boobs and then dancing to the Japanese club after :o They think I can't understand but I know what they are saying. Bits and pieces. LOL! read more

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Top grades for food, ambience and service. We had sukiyaki and the combo of sashimi and black cod, and it was excellent! We will go again on our next visit. This was our annual wedding anniversary trip and the food and service was much better here than at Chef Chai's (our real anniversary dinner). read more

Restaurant SUNTORY houses 4 different dining areas - the Sushi Counter (by TOKIWA), a Teppan Room, a Washoku Room, and a Lounge. There is also a Private Room for group gatherings that could be reserved in advance. We were fortunate to try out TOKIWA - note that there are only 9 seats at the counter, and the experience is intimate and cozy. All the chefs that are assigned are kind and friendly, and you can tell that they are quite experts! Each course that was provided during the omakase was fresh and thoughtful. Located at the Royal Hawaiian Center, reservations are required. +try TOKIWA +reservations are required +located at the Royal Hawaiian Center read more

Expensive but good. Great steak and seafood. Enjoyed the experience but it is community dining fyi

Celebrated my friend's birthday here at lunch (it's difficult to find a good birthday lunch place). The service is great and the menu is the limited seasonal menu (winter). Look how beautiful and great variety the dishes are! We all were satisfied . Thank you very much! read more

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11/17/18: for Honolulu Restaurant Week (11/9- 11/17/24), its shunsaizen lunch set (limit to 18/day) was for only $40 (instead of it's usual $46). Everything was so delicious and fresh. Great price for the variety, quality and thoughtfulness in the menu. It's been a while, but I just had to get the fresh pineapple sour (thanks to my bf for doing all the juicing.) He really enjoyed the cocktails he had. We used to get their shunsaizen lunch set every month, but they gradually kept increasing the price so we don't go as often, but couldn't pass up the opportunity to get it at this discounted price. Service is always really friendly (the servers tend to remember us). Tip: free parking up to 3 hours with special validation for kamaaina and military, just have to show your appropriate ID and @royalhwnctr receipt(s) ($10 total minimum) at Helumoa Hale Guest Services on the bottom floor. read more

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I wanted to like this place just because our waitress was attentive and helpful but I genuinely do not think I will ever come back. The food was not bad by any means but totally overpriced in a city where so much excellent traditional Japanese food can be had. First off, the restaurant uses cheap wooden chopsticks. They were made in Japan but they broke into splinters when you first split them. Horrible. We asked if we could get real chopsticks and they replied they had none. Unreal! Second, the food is not special. We opted for some hot pot style sets and I can say with certainty that Haidilao or Chong Qing Yaomei hotpot would offer same quality meat and vegetables at a lower price point. There is simply no flavor in the Japanese hot pots offered and the sauces were literally nothing special (sesame and an almost ponzu like sauce that was too heavy on vinegar). I consider this a travesty--sauces are critical to good hot pot. Third, our ice cream (which came with our expensive hotpot sets) had freezer burn on them still when they were served to us. Totally unacceptable and a lack of attention to detail. As a counterpoint, my brother-in-law ordered the unagi set that comes with sashimi and some small bites a la kaiseki. He said it was delicious. My sister, on the other hand, ordered the salmon chazuke and thought it was basic. Perhaps the only dish worth ordering is the hamachi kama. Large portion, juicy, and delicious. That dish alone is what is preventing my review from being a 1-star. Finally, there is a teppanyaki style of the restaurant that seemed to be more popular. But my impression is that it probably totally overpriced for what it is! read more

Fantastically expensive, abjectly mediocre. There's too much going on in the menu to really expand meaningfully on that point. The service was a bit bumbling, and environment a bit huddled, but all in all it passes for a decent dining experience. read more

This is the same Suntory that does all the whiskies, and they have a lot of their classic whiskies on display for decor. They have regular tables and also a teppanyaki tables. We had a private room for a party of 12, which was so nice, especially since we had 5 kids with us. My friend also ordered ahead for the table, but we were able to adjust the order the same day, which was nice. Drinks: - Mai tai: fairly standard but not overly sweet - Yuzu highball: light, refreshing Starters: - Sashimi platter: very fresh, a mix of hamachi, various tunas, hotate, amaebi - Salmon sashimi - Chutoro sashimi - Ahi poke: great seasoning and depth of flavor, better than your casual poke place - Sake steamed Asari clams: the broth was amazing, with a mix of clams and shimeji mushrooms - Blanched spinach: great texture, with shimeji mushrooms, bonito flakes, and Dashi; this was a surprising hit with the kids! And a rare opportunity for vegetables - Chawanmushi: with clam, shrimp, mushrooms Carbs: - Thin Inaniwa udon (hot): flavorful clear broth, simple, great noodle texture - Buckwheat soba: cold, classic sauce, scallions, wasabi - Chazuke: with salmon, nori, wasabi on the side Main proteins: - Grilled miso black cod: a close second to the hamachi kama - Grilled hamachi kama: they only had one serving that night, so good thing we ordered ahead! This was the favorite fish. - Grilled miso marinated salmon belly - Miyazaki Wagyu tenderloin with teppanyaki sauces: so tender and melt in your mouth Desserts: - Warabi Mochi with Kuromitsu: hard to find on the mainland! - Ichigo Daifuku: beautiful strawberries with red bean paste in mochi - Sakekasu cheesecake with sake lees: light, not sweet, my favorite of the desserts In addition to the servers being extremely gracious, everything was very kid friendly: they had crayons and coloring sheets, kid plates and smaller utensils, and plastic cups with short straws. The servers were so polite and non intrusive but very on top of it clearing plates and bringing new dishes. The private room was the perfect setting for the dinner, and it is not cheap, but all the food was great (even the kids loved it!) read more

TL;DR Upscale and refined Japanese dining in the heart of Waikiki. NOTE: this review is for the Washoku dining experience. ----- My wife, daughter, and I dined at Suntory on a Friday night. We were able to secure a reservation at 5:30pm opening and were seated promptly. Parking is available at the Royal Hawaiian Center and is validated by the restaurant. Of course, we kicked off the night with a couple ice cold Suntory draft beers. Yummy!!! I ordered the "TOKI" hot pot and sushi course plus an ikura temaki, my wife ordered the "IRODORI" seasonal kamameshi course plus an uni temaki, and we ordered a bowl of hot soba and the miso salmon belly for our daughter. Everything was delicious. The highlights from my meal were the mini wagyu sukiyaki, the tempura (fried dish), and the miso black cod (grilled dish). My wife's favorites were the chawanmushi and the kamameshi. The service was fantastic (very attentive!) throughout the meal. As a parent, I also appreciated their valet service for strollers. It's pricey here but definitely worth it. I'm excited to return to try their teppan offering. read more

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We had the omakase, so please keep that in mind. This is what you would expect for a high class, upper echelon omakase. The fish is fresh, and there are some unique and delicious versions of the classic. In this place, you won't find california rolls or that fusion stuff. This is the what I call the traditional version. The ambiance is calm and collected, like being in a high end, private dinning room. You don't hear any of the other customers outside. The executive Takuya Kanto was at the helm of the 9 seater and provided excellent service. It does help enormously if you could speak Japanese, however, he's still gracious and tries to his best. The service was excellent as the other servers could speak English well. The Sake is great, we asked for a recommended course and he asked how many sake. We said three, and we got excellent (and expensive) choices. After the omakase, be sure to save room - there's an opportunity to get a repeat of what you like. AND there may be other items you could request that you were not aware of. For example, he busted out the blow torch and we got wagyu nigiri. Will definitely go again! We want to try the lunch omakase (which should be just as good - and we'll ask for Chef Kanto again, too!) read more

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Would not recommend this place. The food was okay, but the service was awful. The server lied to us about our order. We arrived 30 minutes after they opened, but the server told us they were already out of the set menu and that we could only order one. It didn't make sense, but we accepted it and ordered something else. However, two women came in after we ordered and were able to get the set menu that we were told was unavailable. Please do not remove this Yelp review. I originally posted this about a year ago, and I don't understand why it keeps getting taken down. read more

Heard about this restaurant on Waikiki and decided to try it. Everything we had was fresh! I wouldn't say it blew me off but sashimi was fresh and I guess this is important. My sukiyaki was not out of ordinary but could be better. I like the ambiance, very simple Japanese designs - clean. Restaurant is well lit and quiet. Service is excellent too. read more

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Suntory is my favorite Japanese restaurant to come to. Food is off the hook , everything is very fresh. Service is excellent, NEVER DISAPPOINT. very very clean restaurant. They also have full shelves of Hebiki whiskey bottles for display only , too bad it's not for sale. lol read more

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my favorite meal in hawaii.. havent been to japan but it felt very authentic. the staff were excellent. efficient, polite and clean. the beef was tender and perfectly cooked. its a bit pricey but worth it if its within your budget! read more

Great evening at the Teppanyaki table. We shared a 5oz filet dinner set and a la carte Hokkaido scallops, king oyster mushrooms and tamago nigiri. We started with the nigiri and my god, we could've been in Japan, it was that good (and I was just in Japan 1 week ago). Scallops were absolutely massive and succulent, my sister thoroughly enjoyed here well done (!) steak, and all the veges were delicious. Honestly, even the steamed white rice was incredible. Service was impeccable, though the Teppanyaki chef we had was a bit rude and argumentative when we questioned the bean sprouts he served us (which we specifically requested to omit), hence the 4 stars. read more

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Wow wow wow. What an incredible meal. I had an opportunity to dine at Restaurant Suntory this evening and had a chance to try out the washoku experience. The entire meal was absolutely spectacular. There was not a single dish that did not completely exceed my expectations. My wife got the chef recommended kaiseki course -- "HIBIKI", while I ended up getting the seasonal kamameshi course -- "IRODORI". For $180 and $86 respectively, there is a pretty big difference in price. That said, I would highly recommend this combination for couples who want to try a bit of everything. Without going into every single course, my favorite course was probably the most mundane one: the kamameshi (iron pot rice). The perfectly cooked rice was served with a wonderful assortment of toppings, including picked plum, roasted seaweed, and more. A close second was probably the grilled fish: perfectly char, and super buttery. I would say this dish was on par with the miso cod from Nobu. The nigiri course also did not disappoint: the uni, Hokkaido scallop, and tuna were fresh, sweet, and succulent. The tuna had a wonderful balance of fattiness and meatiness as well. Definitely some of the best fish I've encountered in Oahu. If you are celebrating a special occasion and have the means to splurge in a big way on a meal, Suntory does not disappoint. The food here is absolutely exceptional, and service and drink offerings are top notch as well. read more

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The food is good - had both steaks and the seafood options. It's just lacking a little something to make it great. Drinks are on the sweet side but a Suntory draft is always good. The meat was cooked perfectly so the chef knew what he was doing. read more

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