Sunrise Restaurant

4.5 (317 reviews)

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Danny B.

Had the pig's feet soup w/sushi, very ONO and filling. Whenever I crave for Okinawan food, this is the place to be, will definitely be back. Parking sucks

Rand E.

A very nice local mom and pop restaurant. Service was extremely slow, took 45 minutes to get served our meals. 8 people were in the restaurant when we got there at 5:30 so didn't expect such a long wait. The food was good, just home cooking. The special sushi and soup was the best deal with a good portion of sushi and choice of soup (had pigs feet). Soba broth was very tasty and pork spareribs delicious. Mackerel was good but only ok, the side salad was very tasty a refreshing. The fried noodles were interesting with pickled ginger and spam. Overall a good meal but not that inspiring.

8. Spare Rib Soup 9. Pork Bitter Melon 11. Okinawan Style Stir Fried Noodle

Laishung C.

The food was delicious especially, the spare ribs soup was so delicious. I'm thinking of going back and just ordering that. And the owner was very entertaining with playing music and singing. This place is a little hole in the wall but surprisingly it was really good.

Combination: Sushi & Soup: Pig Feet Soup (top) and Spare Rib Soup (bottom)

Daniel C.

Sunrise Restaurant is in the Kapahulu area and they have a small lot that can fit up to two cars out in front. Otherwise it's residential parking, metered parking on Kapahulu or the paid lot across the street next to Side Street Inn. The restaurant looks a little run down outside and inside is cozy but dated. It feels sort of nostalgic though. They offer Okinawan food and IMO, their cuisine is a little bland for my personal tastes but it's still good nonetheless. Healthy food and Sunrise Restaurant offers a good selection of items. I was super lucky because on the day I came, someone was just leaving that was parked right in front of the restaurant. We entered and were greeted immediately. Within moments we received our menus, napkin, chopsticks and water. We ordered their Combination: Sushi & Soup. One with Pig Feet Soup and one with Spare Rib Soup. I got my sushi with no salmon so they subbed it with tako. The kitchen was quick and we ate in no time. We did share a piece of each of the pig feet and spare rib so we could both try it. Both were super tender and the portion size of the meal was just right. The hot sauce in the golden tube is amazing! Paul C raved about it so I had to try it for myself. It was delicious and the perfect condiment for me with Okinawan food. I feel bad because I think I used about 1/3-1/2 the tube lol. It was a nice addition to the Spare Rib and Pig Feet but it was phenomenal in the soup. My soup was red! Don't worry, I drank it all so I wouldn't waste a drop. I don't want to write a whole paragraph just on the hot sauce so...customer service was friendly from entry to exit of the restaurant. Great Okinawan restaurant in the Kapahulu area with legit hot sauce!

Jo Y.

Yes, an authentic Okinawa restaurant in Kapahulu, Honolulu named Sunrise Restaurant! Present husband-wife owners, Chokatsu & Tomoko Tamayose, both from Okinawa, opened this hole-in-the-wall restaurant in 1999, which has been in operation for the past 25 years! Chokatsu's aunty, Kiyo Irei, formerly owned this shop called Sunrise Coffee Shop and cooked home-style Okinawan dishes for the community. The restaurant offered many Okinawan immigrants, their kids, & students a place that reminded them of their homes in Okinawa. After she retired in 1998, diners missed her cooking. Chokatsu told her that he had wanted to open his own sushi restaurant, but Kiyo suggested that he combine Okinawan food with sushi, as she promised to teach him her Okinawan recipes & help him run the restaurant. And this began Sunrise Restaurant. The owners embody the spirit of "icharibe-choda," which is an Okinawan phrase that is a secret to happiness in promoting brotherhood & teamwork that makes people help each other, i.e., treating everyone like family, even if you've never met them before. Thus, Sunrise Restaurant became a gathering place for HI's Okinawan community with its generous hospitality. After the pandemic, Sunrise Restaurant was faced when challenging financial problems as to whether they could continue operations, as with other small local mom-&-pop restaurants. Fortunately, close friends of the owners came to the aid in contacting professionals to provide social media, legal, financial, marketing and food industry assistance in keeping the restaurant afloat. Even students that the owners had helped years before, came back to help out! Menu offerings include: sushi; sushi & soup combo; sashimi; soba; soup (pig's feet, spare rib, miso, oxtail); pork bittermelon; pork tofu; yakisoba; fish (salmon, mackerel, Hamachi kama, salmon dynamite); pork cutlet; tempura; fried squid; poke. An additional $3 will get you rice, miso soup, & takuan. Certain dishes are served on specific days of the week or may be sold out, so if you're set on a dish, call ahead to ensure that they will have it available. And it's BYOB! We had the following: * Sushi & pig's feet soup special. Freshly made sushi includes 3 pcs maguro, 2 pcs hamachi, 1 pc ika, 2 pcs CA roll, 1 tamago with ginger & wasabi; great presentation & not fishy. Served temperature hot, the clear soup had a huge piece of pig's feet, mustard cabbage, daikon, konbu; it was very flavorful & not overpowering. * Salmon dynamite. Delicious salmon topped with onions & mushrooms in a special mayo sauce. Very tasty salmon that was excellent with hot rice. Loved the presentation with the top somewhat charred & accompanied with about a dozen half slices of fresh cucumbers. * Miso soup, rice, takuan. The flavorful miso soup was loaded with mustard cabbage, wakame, tofu, egg, daikon. Rice was temperature hot & fluffy; takuawan was bright yellow & very crunchy. Chokatsu & Tomoko are very welcoming, friendly & will make the diners feel comfortable by interacting with their customers. Chokatsu runs the sushi counter & cooks in the kitchen, while Tomoko works in the front in taking/serving your order & takes your payment. After Chokatsu is done cooking dinner on a Sat. night, he provides entertainment for all! He will play the sanshin, a 3-string Okinawan banjo covered with snakeskin, with a Japanese soup spoon. He will start singing, & diners will join him in traditional Okinawan singing & dancing. So, once you're seated, there are no time limits as to how long you can stay there, so prepare to have a good time! Reservations, even for just 2 people, are necessary, as you would be turned away if seats are not available. Note that even for a weekday lunch when I called about whether reservations were required for the 2 of us, Tomoko made a reservation, as the last hour of the lunch hour had people trickling in for a meal. The restaurant exterior certainly does not reflect the ambiance & décor of the interior. With seating for only about 20 people, the interior gives you a feeling that you're in your aunty's home, with the décor of pictures, trinkets, origami cranes, Japanese beer bottles, posters, photos, & more. Hours of operation are Mon to Fri 11:30a to 2 for lunch, Sat 5:30p to 9p for dinner, Sun closed. However, large private parties with minimum 15 people may reserve the restaurant on Sundays. Restaurant front is on Herbert St, which is off of Kapahulu Ave & about a block from Rainbow Drive In. Parking can be challenging, as there are only 3 free parking stalls fronting the restaurant. Otherwise, there is a public parking lot nearby, metered parking on Kapahulu Ave, & street parking in the neighborhood. What a great restaurant for homestyle & old-school Okinawan cuisine with a friendly ambiance! We look forward in returning to try their other menu offerings, & to know more of the colorful Okinawan backgrounds of the owners! Support local!

Nadine C.

Lunch in Kapahulu, Honolulu, Hawaii... A few months ago, my cousin was visiting from Indonesia and told me that he was going to have dinner with his friends at Sunrise Restaurant. I had never heard of this establishment before, so I wanted to check it out. My friends and I tried to dine here last holiday (Martin Luther King, Jr.), but I didn't make reservations, and they were closed. Knowing that parking is challenging in the area, we made plans for the next holiday (President's Day), so that metered street parking would be free. This time, I made a reservation for 11:30am (opening time). It worked! I arrived early to get one of the 3 parking stalls right in front of the entrance on the Herbert Street side. A couple of other people parked on nearby streets. Inside, the cozy, old-school restaurant felt like grandma's house. Even the restroom had knick knacks like someone's home. I especially liked the Ohtani jerseys hanging at the entrance. Our server said she went to LA to get them!!! Service was super polite, cheerful, and friendly! We were checked on and welcomed in a friendly manner! Food was tasty and had beautiful presentation! I got the combo sushi and soup meal. I chose Okinawan Soba for my soup and it was delicious! The meat was so tender and flavorful... it almost fell off the bone! Noodles were springy and not mushy. The fish on the sushi was fresh and smooth - not dry nor stringy! We were really impressed with this 25 year old Mom and Pop type of place! Prices and portions were great! I'll be back soon!

Paul C.

Second time is a charm. Our previous attempt to dine at Sunrise Restaurant (SR) was a failure as they were closed that day. We were disappointed and ended up eating elsewhere. On this President's Day, Auntie (aka Nadine C.) did her homework to ensure they would be open and made reservations for our group. Located on the lower half of Kapahulu Ave with iconic Rainbow Drive Inn a block away, SR has been in business since 1999 which explains their 25 years of existence displayed on their wall with gold balloons. SR boasts Okinawan food with popular dishes of Okinawa Soba, pork bittermelon (champuru), shoyu pork and pig's feet soup. SR is a very homey type of restaurant with a festive decor displaying many artifacts and decorations representing Okinawa, including the shamisen with reptile skins. They also had Japanese news/television playing in the background. I usually order bittermelon when I patronize Okinawan themed restaurants but this time I decided to get the sushi and soup combo where I selected spare rib soup. I really wanted to try the pig's feet soup but the Chinese in me told me to eat spare ribs after fracturing my rib last week. We used the waiting time discussing recent food finds and the Lunar New Year. I like dining with foodie friends because the conversation cannot be boring. Our foods were delivered to our table and after we snapped away, it was time to dig in. THE VERDICT: To be frank, the food quality exceeded my expectations. I've had Okinawan food before and even traveled to Okinawa but I could taste the passion and dedication. Indeed it tasted homey but at a higher level as we are at a restaurant. I loved the spare rib soup as clearly it was cooked for a long time. The meat was fall off the bone tender and served with freshly grated ginger that woke up your palate. The broth was rich but not greasy or oily. I also loved the fresh greens inside that contrasted the slowly cooked daikon that just absorbed the broth. The sushi that came with it was equally delicious. It was made by the chef and could taste the chef's dedication that made it special. It had a smear of wasabi in each nigiri that was just right for the slices of raw fish. So delicious. The highlight of the lunch was this Japanese chili paste that came in a squeezable gold colored tube that resembles toothpaste. It was delicious. Do I dare say better than Sriracha? I kept on squeezing chili sauce multiple times as it paired well with the spare ribs. Service was above average as the waitress came to our noisy table multiple time to ensure our water glasses were filled and didn't rush us despite other tables leaving before us, regardless we were the first to arrive at 1130am opening. Overall, a delightful surprise and appreciation of Okinawan food at SR where I yearn for a return visit. Perhaps I can corral the family on coming here for dinner one day. This way I can order more food off the menu and try other offerings.

Rice, pork bitter melon tofu, and squid tempura

Debra N.

This is a hole in the wall Okinawa Cuisine. It's a family restaurant with female, name Tomoko taking yorder and delivering your meal. She knows we are new customers. Of course I'm taking pictures. Then, she noticed me watching Japanese women golfers on her tv. She asked if I like golf. I said,"Yes." It's very Okinawa culture conscious and love their music, gentle atmosphere. Mostly, it's somewhat low key most of the time! Their signature dish is that dynamite salmon...and the best one of most salmon that I've taste. This is what brings me back. Learn to eat bitter melon...biggest health benefits, Ciao!!!

Steve T.

On my list for some times and finally got to go due to a family member mentioning it and wanting to go. Located just down the street from Rainbiw drive inn. Small little hole in the wall literally. Parking can be hard but there are 2 small tiny stalls just in front of the store. Food is Okinawan style so don't get confused with regular japanese food so no teriyaki here lol. So we had Pig feet soup, spare rib soup, okinawan soba soup, bittermelon, and squid tempura. Overall all the broth was very simple but tasty. Meats fell off the bone. Bittermelon was good with pork egg and tofu. Tempura is a batter mix of squid and mixed veggies in a Pancake style batter, think of okazuya style. Sushi with the combos were also really good and fresh, rice to fish portions were good too. Small inside maybe can accommodate 20 people. Inside almost reminds me of Japan and the small izukaya or yokocho feel

Isabella N.

Really cozy spot with authentic Okinawan food! Everything was so good but my favorites were the pig's feet soup, bittermelon stirfry, and butterfish. Great service as well, really feels like you're eating with family at home :)

Suri S.

Sunrise Restaurant is owned by a local Japanese couple who specializes in authentic Okinawan cuisine since 1999! Hole in the wall spot, It's kind of like walking into your Aunty's living room. The decorations are definitely old-school and has not been renovated in a long time. Two small tight parking spots located in the front, otherwise find street parking. It is open for takeout or dine in with reservations only. A small spot with only about 5 tables inside so reservations are needed. We saw walk in customers get turned away since they didn't have reservations. Very popular among local Japanese and native language spoken here. The best part: BYOB no corkage fee! Onto the foodie items: *Combination Sushi and Pig's Feet Soup Set ($18) *Combination Sushi and Okinawan Soba Soup Set *Dynamite Salmon ($14) The sushi was surprisingly fresh and tasty. A great value for the money considering the quality of fish. Dynamite salmon was very creamy and delicious! If you're feeling adventurous, try the Pig's Feet soup which was very tender and soup was flavorful. Okinawan soba soup was decent, but needed some extra flavor. Would come back to try other dishes!

Cool photo from the Kapahulu Blvd., with the storefront from when JFK visited O'ahu. The building looks much the same from the exterior tod.

Steve S.

Be sure to make reservations, as it is a small place. Friendly service from a local couple. As others have said in reviews, it feels like eating as an honored guest within their living room home. Food was delicious. Very good value for money if you get the sushi and Okinawan soba combo. I believe it was $20 or so and fresh rolls and soup. Good pairing. FOr 2 people with an entree each and a large appetizer, was $52. Not bad for filling eats and seafood. Only two parking spaces out front, otherwise must park in the local neighborhood or across the street at paid parking.

Kuki O.

1st time here, found street parking! Passed by this place many times. Saw "Food Fiend" vlog about this place. So ono!! Thank you

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Nick L.

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15 years ago

I'm no judge of what is and isn't authentic Okinawa-style food, but this place definitely isn't Americanized or watered-down, and the two people I was with from Japan seemed to think it was authentic. We shared several dishes, all pretty excellent: - Pig's feet soup - Bitter melon pork (some of the better bitter melon I've had) - Spare rib soup - Fried squid (much more flavorful than typical calamari rings--you could actually taste the squid) Definitely worth repeat visits... read more

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Mike W.

18 years ago

Quaint, family run hole in the wall serving Okinawan food next to Waiola Shave Ice. The food was plentiful and cheap, with large bowls of Okinawan soba. The staff was friendly, offering my date and I a small dish of stir fired pig intestines free of charge when we asked about them! The meals are very reasonably priced, with a combo of Soba and a full plate of sushi for $12.50. I enjoyed the soup, but the sushi itself wasn't very good. Still, at $12.50 it was a bargain. The fried squid appetizer we ordered was pretty tasty. You can have a really cheap, hearty meal here. The place is even BYO, so you can bring in a beer or two from the gas station down the block. When all is said and done though, I wish I liked this place more than I did. In case you were wondering, the intestines tasted better than you would think, but still not that great. read more

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Lester S.

15 years ago

Small mom & pop restaurant. I don't come here for the sushi. Otherwise, everything is great food- bitter melon/pork, hamachi kama, miso butterfish, ika geso, oxtail soup, etc. Also, great 'cause u can BYOB. Recommend u pre-order the popular dishes- hamachi kama as sometimes not everything is available on the menu. GREAT VALUE for the really affordable prices. warning- parking is limited, need to be patient looking for off street parking. read more

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Jasmine W.

10 years ago

Tender shoyu pork. Yummy yakisoba. Generous portions of sushi! Fried ika was delicious too. Friendly service and excellent food. Simple menu because they know what they do well. What a gem tucked away in Kapahulu! Revision: just got kicked out for talking story too long after dinner. Minus one star. Revision again: no dessert. Minus one more star. read more

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Camie K.

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Such a down to earth place to get home-style Okinawan (my first!) cuisine. Get the combination soup + sushi to share. Miso soup was loaded with vegetables and shredded meat. Wonderful service. Simple menu but full of love. read more

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Trevor T.

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BEST OKI FOOD EVER! Way better than going to Okinawan Festival. BYOB is a great time with friends at this small restaurant. Can't go wrong with hamachi kama or any of the fish dishes. If you get lucky, the owners perform with a shamisen - great times all around! Bonus - you can rent out the entire restaurant if you have 25 people coming. Good times! read more

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I Crush Your Head C.

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14 years ago

I'm Uchinanchu and this place is the truth. My obachan loves it, so there it is. Super authentic and chill vibe. Soba, oxtail, pigs feet, goya, shoyu pork; all the classic Okinawan grinds plus more. Love this place. Such a cool, fun atmosphere. Some folks ask if it bothers me that my people love pigs feet and bitter melon and stuffs. Umm, yeah, it bothers me. It bothers me the same way it bothers a bear when you give him a pot of honey. Get over it, get down here and check them out! Hontoni oishii desu ne! Nuff! read more

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Keiko K.

14 years ago

I meant to write a review after I went to Sunrise several years ago but forgot. I still dream about their Okinawa soba - the best bowl of noodles I've ever had. The broth was amazing. After I came back to Boston I ran around trying to find something equally good and couldn't find anything. We got an order of fried squid for the table and later regretted not getting more. My cousin and I thought we could have easily eaten an entire plate by ourselves. Everyone else enjoyed what they got - goya champuru, oxtail soup (although I think my cousin said it wasn't the best she'd had), and sushi. Note: it's very small. We went early and didn't have to wait. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Mia F.

14 years ago

I wanted to love this place. I really did. However, I was disappointed. I took one of my best gf there for her birthday because we both heard good things about it and we both have never tried it. Not too many Okinawan restaurants here, but I have to say Utage is better. First of all, we wanted to order the shoyu pork, a staple of Okinawan cuisine...out. Ika karaage...out. Wait, it was only 7 pm and they were out of dishes already? Ok, we got the goya (bittermelon stir fry) and that was their saving grace. Ordered the Okinawan soba/sushi combination. I don't really care for Okinawan soba, but the sushi set was ample enough for both of us to share. Maybe next time I'll get the oxtail combo. Wanted to order butterfish...out. Decided on saba. Hmmm, when CAN you get their full menu? It's cheap. Can't complain about the service. BYOB a plus. Not much parking. However, I will say this, this place has been open for quite some time so they must have something going for them. Verdict? Would I go again? Yeah...cause it's right down the street from my house! read more

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Wanlu L.

11 years ago

The shyou pork, pork feet soup are great. Okinawa soba is soso. The service is very nice. Overall it is a good experience! read more

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Garry G.

7 years ago

Simple, local, totally delicious Okinawan and Sushi dishes. Warm home style. It is like eating at your favorite uncle's house. Music and singing may spontaneously bust out any time . It is BYOB; so, stop for some saki, beer or both on your way. It's as close to eating in Okinawa as you can get in Hawaii. read more

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Ikaika T.

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If you want to see a goofy-looking Okinawan dude playing the shamisen with a spoon then eat at Sunrise. Both the food and entertainment are exceptional (and funny). I had a big bowl of Udon with a gal from Osaka (I'm afraid to eat Japanese food by myself without proper representation). The only thing more unusual than the goofy-looking guy playing music was the petite individual in front of me finishing about 2 pounds of udon in under a minute. I'd say that's a keeper... the venue that is. Oishii!!! On another note, I also learned that people from Osaka are supposed to be the funniest/most comedic personality types in Japan - the owner is also from Osaka. I have yet to verify this piece of information. read more

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Paul K.

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14 years ago

Super Local, Super Okinwan. Super Cool. Super Hole in the wall (in the best way possible) Had oxtail soup and added sushi for only $4 for 6 pieces. What a deal. Soup was awesome! Yellowtail collar. Can't go wrong. Nice people. BYOB. Great Food. I LOVE IT! read more

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Saori T.

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Okinawa soba and the Okinawa yakisoba are perfect. Don't look for the Japanese Yakisoba when getting the yakisoba here - there is not the shoyu/oyster sauce. It has much flavor and I would recommend this to anyone looking for authentic Okinawan fare. The family that owns it are very friendly and helpful. read more

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Sheila K.

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Food was good but portions are small. Large sushi platter was only enough for 2. $25. My first second and third choice unavailable. Sushi combo took 40 minutes to come out. read more

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Billy R.

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8 years ago

Always authentic Okinawan food prepped and served with love! Try the Goya with Spam and the Oxtail soup!

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Jocelyn L.

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I wasn't quite sure what to expect from Sunrise because I've never had Okinawan food until i walked in here. It was fairly good, but not mind-blowing or very memorable. The oxtail soup was good, but there're other places you can get excellent oxtail soup as well (and i'm not sure it's actually Okinawan...i mean, you can get it at a Chinese restaurant...and Zippy's as well). Is this place really authentically Okinawan? I'm not really convinced... read more

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Ping N.

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15 years ago

Thank you Yelpers! This is a real gem. The outside looks shady but it's a down-to-earth restaurant frequented by locals. It's the kind of place that makes traveling worthwhile because you get to experience where and how the locals eat. We went there for lunch on a weekday and had no problem finding street metered parking. We didn't have a reservation but got seated right away. I love love love the spare rib soup. If I lived here, I would eat it every single day. read more

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Marc G.

16 years ago

Terrific find. Okinawan soba and sushi was straight up authentic. Sushi was great, and way more plentiful than I expected. The waiter (super nice guy) suggested that the assorted sushi which came with the soba would be different depending on when we came. I don't know about other times, but when I was there, it rocked. The fact that this place was so hidden, that we could barely find a way in, was just a fine reminder that only those in the know, need to show. It appeared to be full of patrons of Okinawan descent. Bonus. read more

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Emily W.

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16 years ago

If you get tired of the Vegas-like strip that is Waikiki, this place is the perfect hideout in a rather sketchy location. I'd advise you to take a cab to and from here, especially if going for dinner, but definitely don't let the dingy storefront deter you! The inside seats less than 20 people so reservations are recommended. The menu has less than 10 items, so don't be picky! Chances are, whatever you get will be absolutely delicious! All sushi combos are ~$13 and come with a plate of ~6 pieces of sushi and 6 pieces of cut rolls. You can choose from a variety of soups or noodles, and I'd definitely recommend the sparerib soup or the oxtail soup, the latter of which is a soup with absolutely delicious egg noodles! The thing that made us really love the place is how authentic and genuine it is. The chef/owner is from Okinawa and makes the sushi. The hostess / waitress is from Tokyo and together, they are incredibly friendly and will even play music for the guests when things quiet down. He'll grab a fun, snake skin guitar looking instrument and play and sing while she accompanies him with little hand clickers. All in all, a very adventurous and fun experience - it's a world away from the large chains that occupy most of Waikiki and is definitely worth the ~1 mile trek. read more

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Ashlee G.

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It was an amazing experience from start to finish. Really loved the cosy small restaurant with polite staff who are very attentive. The meals were all delicious (sashimi, saba, deep fried squid, spicy ahi roll) and the hot tea was a highlight. Will be back! read more

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Y C.

18 years ago

Whenever I drive by this place, the 4 parking stalls out front are jam packed, people are waiting, and there's no close street parking. Whenever I attempt to go there, the restaurant is closed. I have never figured out their schedule and still don't know what it is. One day, however, the stars aligned and lady luck was on my side. I drove by with the intention of going if it was open, and voila, like a ray of light through the clouds, the restaurant was open, AND there was parking on the street right in front of it! Yes! So in we went. The place is pretty small, there's a little sushi bar next to the wall, and the menu offering is limited. But pretty much everything on that menu item is darn good. We had 4-5 dishes to share, and all of them were really really good. I'm now a huge fan of Okinawan food (or O-food, as it will be called henceforth). The owner is really friendly. Good food is clearly universal, and here we had some good food. Alas, I've tried to go back since but to no avail. The parking situation has not improved and I still don't know when they are open. Sigh. But I will prevail. read more

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Raul T.

15 years ago

Had the oxtail soup and sushi combo. Oxtail was Ono! Friendly service. Great place to eat. Parking sucks tho, but that's not their fault. read more

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Kaori K.

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12 years ago

It is an okinawan restaurant. My favorite menu is combination with okinawan noodle or oxtail soup. Sushi is very fresh and tasty. A little bit old restaurant but reasonable price and good atmosphere. read more

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Laurel P.

15 years ago

I've been to Okinawa several times, and found that the Soki Soba at Sunrise was as good as any I've had there. 5 stars for excellent broth, meat, and noodle quality and texture. The sushi, by contrast, leaves something to be desired, especially the quality and manner of preparation of the rice. If you're aiming only for a sushi dining experience, I'd say you'd best go elsewhere. Three stars so far... but the ambience in this little hole-in-the-wall joint is very friendly. The owner and his wife go out of their way to make you feel at home. No liquor license but it's fun to see people bringing in a motley assortment of drinks and sharing a bottle or two with a stranger, since the familial atmosphere here is contagious! Four stars, then, including that bonus star for atmosphere. Five stars if it were only a question of the soba. read more

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Tony C.

Elite 21

14 years ago

Don't be fooled by the modest indoor appearance or the run down shell of the building....this place is EXCELLENT. As a result of the Yelp reviews, we walked here from Waikiki during our Hawaiian vacation. We got to the door and looked at each other and decided to put our faith in the Yelpers, as they haven't failed us yet. And we were rewarded handsomely. The menu is small but everything is put on quality, not quantity. We had the special "Dynamite" which was so tasty...we had salmon, Futomaki, tempura and more! Everything was amazing. We brought our own wine and beer, and shared with the staff and other patrons. The owners were so polite and kind, and the establishment felt very homey. The prices were also the best we had all of vacation. If we're ever in Honolulu again, this will be a must-visit. read more

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Jason U.

13 years ago

Love Sunrise! The family-owned and -run restaurant is a hidden gem among the options around Kapahulu. My go-to dish is the Okinawan soba-sushi combo. We consider this place our 'neighborhood joint'...It's comfort food at its best! read more

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c w.

8 years ago

Haven't been here in a long time. Here's my quick review Ambiance 3 stars rustic hole in the wall Food 4 stars clean and healthy okinawan food. Sparerib soup was great. Sushi good for the price. Bonus 5 stars. BYOB read more

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Ashley M.

16 years ago

Hands down my favorite Hamachi Kama on the island (willing to be challenged). The faces are friendly and its like going on a mini vacation to Okinawa. Prices are reasonable and the fish is always fresh. Other favorites include... Fried Ebi, they have the perfect crisp and ox tail soup. BYOB and if you are lucky dude will get down with the snake skin guitar. Always call ahead of time! read more

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Muhammad C.

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8 years ago

If you want oxtail, they only serve it on Monday and Thursday! I had the shoyu pork with okinawa soba ($13.) Both contain spareribs braised until very tender and came with a small shredded salad. All items tasted good, but nothing outstanding. Service was fast and friendly. We brought our own alcohol and I don't believe they charged a corkage fee. read more

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Ninja N.

18 years ago

Kazu-san is my favorite chef/host/server/sushi chef on O'ahu. Although I tend to some of his (or his employees') duties at times, I love this restaurant so much that I don't give a damn. My family usually orders the oxtail soup, goya champuru, ika geso karaage, dynamite, Okinawa soba & sushi moriawase. EVERYTHING is awesome. I assure you you'll have a great old time here. My dad brings all of his clients & friends from Okinawa to this restaurant. BYOB, so bring all the Awamori you can find. read more

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Michael T.

16 years ago

Nice hole in the wall place that offers delicious soups and great sushi; Quite reasonably priced too. Limited seating so try to get their early. Parking is a b**** too. Overall, just a warm, friendly, place to have dinner. BYOB too so that's pretty cool. Will definitely make my way back here in the near future. read more

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R H.

15 years ago

What an AWESOME find...THANKS yelpers!!!!! My husband and I were looking for a good, but reasonably priced place for dinner, so of course, I check out YELP. There were many reviews about this small hole in the wall, so we decided to check it out. The food was GREAT!!!!! My husband ordered the Hamachi Kama, and he says that it is the best that he has EVER had. I ordered the soba/sushi combo. Suuuper yummy!! What made the restaurant and our experience even better was the friendly and smiley workers. We laughed and talked story with the husband and wife team throughout our dinner. We felt very "at home" there- the environment was comfortable, relaxing, and laid back. I can see where parking can be a hassle, but we lucked out getting a stall in front of the restaurant...We also lucked out on a getting a reservation 30 minutes before we got there. It was our lucky Friday, I guess... We will definitely go back there...we may become "regulars" like the other customers that we also talked to tonight!! read more

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James F.

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15 years ago

This was the first okinawan restaurant I've ever been to and I'm a big fan. As soon as you walk in you know the place is legit with almost everyone in there speaking japanese. In total I've been there three times and ordered the oxtail soup one time and the soba sushi combo twice. The soba noodle soup was delicious. The noodles are buckwheat but much larger than what I'm used to seeing, almost udon size. The sushi and sashimi that comes with is pretty standard, but considering the combo is around 13 bucks it's a steal. The oxtail soup was amazing when I had it. It was my first time experiencing oxtail soup so I don't have anything to compare it too. That being said I'm pretty sure the bar is set pretty high for whereever I have it next. Overall: great tasting and fresh, priced well, and friendly staff. read more

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Kona B.

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13 years ago

Pros: Large fresh hamachi kama with grated daikon Delicious pig feet soup and tender meat and mustard cabbage Friendly service and atmosphere Cons: Old looking outside and inside. Closed-in feeling with no open windows. Maguro color was unusual ******************************* 3 parking spaces. Some locals, lots of Japanese-speakers who live here. Prices moderate. read more

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Jeff B.

9 years ago

We knew we were in for a treat when we were the only non locals in the restaurant and every table was taken. We got 3 soups and 2 sushi plates. All were amazing. The Okinawa soup was our favorite. Such a sweet elderly couple who run the place and we were happy to stumble upon this gem. read more

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Cy C.

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15 years ago

One of the great experiences is waking up at the break of dawn and witnessing a sunrise. That is why Sunrise Restaurant is a perfect name for this place. Visiting this place is like a waking up to a brand new day, it is so refreshing. If you want comfort food, well pull up a chair this is what I call comfortable. Yes it is mostly Okinawan food but I like to cal it OMG food instead. Everything on the menu looks good. I ordered the Oxtail Soup and Sushi Combo. When I took my first bite, I had to pause collect myself before I made a comment. The broth tasted like it has been simmering for hours and hours and filled with fall off the bone meat and daikon. Then OMG the combo sushi set is huge, you wont believe it until you see. This alone should cost about $12-$15. 5 words...to-ta-lly worth it. We were told by a freind to order the ika champuru. Which is funny cause my wife doesn't usually eat Ika, but lets just say everytime we went there that is all she ordered. The broth, how the heck do they make this broth. Their whole menu sounds good. See just like waking up to a new day, you can decide for yourself if you want to do the same thing or try something new. Such a difficult decision at Sunrise, but I must try their whole menu and their daily specials. I will always hold this special place in my heart. I went there a week before my birthday and told myselft I want to celebrate my special day here. So I made reservations and brought my family on my birthday. I asked them if I could bring a cake in and they said yes. They were nice enough to hold it for us and to my surprise when they brought my cake to our table they closed the lights and surprised me with candles, song and leis. They whole place stood up and clapped along. I was so happy and overjoyed and happy to share my cake with everyone. It was like eating with family....good food and good people. I think that is the best compliment I could give them. Just like waking up to a new day you look forward to whats ahead. I look forward for more wonderful experiences at SUNRISE. I thank you for letting me see the light (sun reference). Yes I know corny but trust me come here and you will be lost for words, thus the corny lines. SPLENDID SURPISE at SUNRISE! read more

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Julie O.

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15 years ago

When: Wednesday evening, 5:30PM Group size: 2 Total bill: $38 (not including tip) One word to describe my experience: "Gem" A friend asked me out to dinner, and this is the spot he picked, after hearing it was a "must-try" from a few of our other friends. He tried to get reservations earlier in the week, but he ended up just leaving a message and never got a return call for confirmation. We decided to just go down early, hoping we could walk-in. We also heard parking isn't very good--another reason to head down early. I think the TINY lot right in front of the restaurant is available for customer parking--but don't take my word for it, especially since we parked on the street. Street parking is kind of hard to come by, but if you're eating with good company anyways, the distance of the walk doesn't really matter, does it? :) Anyway, we got to the restaurant at around 5PM, so we walked over to Uncle-Bo's for a quick drink. Sunrise Restaurant opened promptly at 5:30PM and we luckily didn't need that reservation. They asked us if we had left a message, and they said they couldn't hear the call back number. I'm glad they intended to call back at least, so no minus points for that issue. We were greeted quickly by a high school boy, who was very friendly, to say the least. He seems like he enjoys making friends with the customers, and he's very attentive...he'll check back on you a lot. He seems like a really nice kid. Be nice to him. :) What we ate: ~ Oxtail soup and sushi combo: the broth was soOooOooO good. I think we got a batch where the oxtail wasn't "fall off the bone" like many of the other yelpers said, but it was still very tasty. ~ Okinawan soba and sushi combo: I personally really like Okinawan noodles, and so I thoroughly enjoyed this one too. Heads up, for some reason I didn't think it was going to come in a broth, but it did. If you're looking for dry Okinawan noodles, this is not the dish to order. ~ Spare rib soup: yes, we got a third dish. Don't judge us. This was our favorite--the spareribs were REALLY "fall off the bone" and the broth was also super yummy! All of their broths were delicious and not over-salted like a lot of places tend to do. ~ Each combo came with a sushi selection of california rolls, ahi (tuna) nigiri, ebi (shrimp) nigiri, tako (octopus) nigiri, hamachi (white fish) nigiri, and tamago (egg) nigiri. I'm sure the quality isn't the greatest, but it was still really good for the price! I was impressed. Did I mention it's BYOB? This place really just earned its 5th star, in my book. This hole-in-the-wall restaurant really is a "gem". I love the quaint restaurant size and the homey atmosphere it has. The food quality is great and the price is extremely reasonable. Highly recommended. PS. The bathroom has two doors that you have to lock if you don't want to be walked in on! read more

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Ian W.

8 years ago

Deserves all the good reviews it gets. Miso soup and sushi we're very good, and the way your treated like a regular, or even family, makes you want to come back. read more

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Jannet L.

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15 years ago

when my friend guided us here for lunch over kahala sushi, i was a little dismayed when we walked up and it looked from the outside like a sketchy condemned shack. quality of the sushi and miso soup, the hole in the wall charm, great service and reasonable price more than made up for it. i love places like this that remind me not to get too caught up in the stuff that has nothing to do with the food itself. parking was difficult, just parked at a meter across kapahulu read more

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525 Kapahulu Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
Kaimuki
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(808) 737-4118
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Hours

What time does Sunrise Restaurant open?

Sunrise Restaurant opens at 5:30 PM on Monday and Saturday.Sunrise Restaurant opens at 11:30 AM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

What time does Sunrise Restaurant close?

Sunrise Restaurant closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Sunrise Restaurant is closed on Sunday.

Mon, Sat 5:30 PM - 9:00 PMTue-Fri 11:30 AM - 9:00 PMSun Closed

Payment methods

Does Sunrise Restaurant take Bitcoin?

No, Sunrise Restaurant does not take Bitcoin.

Does Sunrise Restaurant take credit cards?

Yes, Sunrise Restaurant takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Sunrise Restaurant have catering options?

No, Sunrise Restaurant does not have catering options.

Does Sunrise Restaurant serve alcohol?

No, Sunrise Restaurant does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Sunrise Restaurant allow dogs?

No, Sunrise Restaurant does not allow dogs.

Does Sunrise Restaurant have TVs?

No, Sunrise Restaurant does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Sunrise Restaurant have bike parking?

Yes, Sunrise Restaurant has bike parking.

Does Sunrise Restaurant have outdoor seating?

Yes, Sunrise Restaurant has outdoor seating options.

Does Sunrise Restaurant have parking?

Yes, Sunrise Restaurant has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Sunrise Restaurant wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Sunrise Restaurant is wheelchair accessible.

Does Sunrise Restaurant have free WiFi?

No, Sunrise Restaurant does not have free WiFi.

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History

Established in 1999.

Specializing in Japanese and Okinawan cuisine. We are a family owned restaurant, proudly serving our community and visitors for 21 years. Our specialities include sushi, Okinawan soba noodles, spare rib soup, pig feet tebichi soup, champuru, and much more! You can follow us on Instagram at @sunriserestauranthawaii and on FB at Sunrise Restaurant Hawaii. On some days you may even get to see a live music performance from Chef Chokatsu! BYOB - No Corkage Fee. オーナー寿司シェフの玉寄朝勝が、沖縄料理と日本食を先代の伊礼キヨ叔母からの味を受け継いで20年以上経ちました。ハワイの沖縄コミュニティの場として世界中からのお客様をお迎えしています。

Meet the Business Owner: Chokatsu and Tomoko T.

三線片手に歌って踊るウチナー夫婦。 Chokatsu and Tomoko Tamayose 玉寄朝勝、朋子

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Fun Station

All I can say about eating at the - "Fun Station" is that it's more fun when eating with a friend,…read more& getting a 20% discount.........well, that's just an extra bonus! So the thing about coming to Fun Station is the "suspended flying noodle thingy" which I didn't go for, but if you like Instagramable stuffs, then I supposed you would probably go for that flying-noodle dish. As for me, I mainly came to try their Minute Chicken Cake Noodles, and as a bonus......... I actually got a 20% discount thanks to my friend - Jennifer C. who let a Bruddah know about da DEALAGES in da Sunday food section newspaper, as they had a coupon! The Sunday morning when I came with my friend, I can clearly see that this restaurant was thriving, as every table in the restaurant was taken. Fun Station specializes in noodles, but if you're not into that, they do serve other items like - soups, vegetable dishes, rice plates, & porridge (jook). Upon looking over the menu, we ordered the following items - 1. Frrrrrrried Chicken Wings ($9.95) for an appetizer 2. Minute Chicken Cake Noodles ($17.95 - minus da 20% coupon DEALAGES) 3. Beef Brisket Tendon & Won Ton in soup ($18.95) What can I say about da grub??? Da chicken wings came out hot & crispy. Although they featured only "flats" vs. drums (I like drums), I must say da wings was nicely executed. As for the Minute Chicken Cake Noodles.........nicely plated on a fancy smanshy panda plate. The cake noodles weren't drowning in gravy, so the noodles stayed crispy on the dish. I really liked how they did this dish, and would easily come back here to eat it again. My friend had the Beef Brisket Tendon & Won Ton soup. The dish looked good, and there weren't any complaints, so I take it that it was pretty ono! Overall, a very satisfying meal and the service here was on point, as the staff was friendly & very efficient. Easy 5 stars for the Minute Chicken Cake Noodles! Chance 'em!

Think we found our new Chinese restaurant that serves local favorites, that are tasty, for a good…read moreprice, in a comfortable and casual setting, with pretty good service, and all fairly close to home. Wife and I came around 2:00 for a late lunch. Usually places are much slower during this and it's a hit and miss for service and spread of food coming out. There was only one other table, two top, and that thought came to mind. However, we were promptly seated, given menus, and shortly after ice waters. We ordered shortly and our food came out fairly quickly, hot and fresh. All were very flavorful. We even ordered Ma Po Tofu as takeout for our daughter for dinner. That was also very good. Yes, think we found our new Chinese restaurant and will be back probably very soon.

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Marugame Udon

It's a rare treat when I fall in love with a place and rave about it so much that I have to have it…read moreagain. Not only that, but I have to bring my significant other along to share in the deliciousness! I don't know how I'm just now talking about Marugame Udon. When I first came here, my friend and I decided to give it a try because we saw the longest line and wanted to see what all the hype was about. There was a couple in front of us who said they come here every time they visit Hawaiʻi and that it's a must-do stop on every trip. When you walk in, it's a small place. You can watch a team member washing the noodles and portioning them into bowls right in front of you. Then you choose your bowl size, small or large, and select your broth. After that, you get to choose from a variety of fried items and other à la carte options displayed on a warmer. Seating can be limited because of how busy this place gets. You line up to get your food, pay for it, grab your condiments, utensils, and a cup of water, then find a seat and enjoy. I've already been here twice, and after writing about my experience, I need to make a third visit happen very soon! There are not enough days off in a week to enjoy all of the amazing food on this island, but I'm going to do my best to experience as many places as I can. This place is totally worth the 45-minute commute from Wahiawa.

marugame be winning the game because WOW the number of reviews is crazy. they are wildly successful…read moreyay! i think they are pretty good and consistent for the price so it's one of the viral places that sorta deserves the hype. not many tables, LONG lines, nice workers. come during like non lunch/dinner times so it's not as busy. it is famously self service - you have udon and fried stuff like tempura. the best ones are nikutama, creamy, and beef. everything runs salty here so drink lots of water and pray! noodles are always cooked well though and the meat is yum. they crack eggs into the nikutama, some people mix it. others (me) rawdog it and slurp it up like a protein-craved bodybuilder. tempura is also solid! better without sauce, i like dipping it in the broth as the tempura is not very flavorful arigato or something!

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Wuwei Chong Qing Cuisine

Authentic Chong Qing style noodles - really worth to give it a try. Some hopefully helpful tips:…read more1. The noodles only have one size but it's pretty large. Depending on your appetite, two ladies could possibly share. We ordered 2 and it was enough for 3 people to share. 2. Since we do not eat anything spicy, we asked for non-spicy from the get-go at ordering. The owner was able to accommodate. 3. Parking is street parking only but readily available fronting the restaurant. 4. The restaurant space is rather small, so it gets busy during meal time. We often take out by ordering ahead of time.

stand alone restaurant - with limited seating insides…read more freshmade noodle for sure noted with quality. Do recommended getting chewy noodle vs flat noddle. The texture is more enjoyable when eating. Flat noddle - would have prefer to be more wide in size. Had the beef noodle classic -flavor in broth was decent, but could use with additional pickle vegetables to bring some sour and cut the richness of the broth. beef itself was very tender and came in separate bowl. Breakdown easily. not spicy at all though. next dish tried - was the pickle fish noodle - first time trying to dish anywhere. Surprisingly preferred this over the beef noodle. a little bit of sour, but just the right amount with the creamy broth mix. This with the chewy noodle was bomb. Highly recommended* price - reasonable for quality - but could have more noodle for quantity*

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Unique cr code menu

泡椒鸭爪米线（Duck Feet Rice Noodle）Added Duck Blood (good!! Nice numbing and spicy)

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Mian & Bao

Great food, quick and attentive service. Mian & bao was a great choice for a quick lunch :)read more

I've been wanting to try this spot for a while but after hearing so much mixed reviews I held off…read moreon it for a while. I finally decided why not and came with a friend on new years day lunch time. They were pretty busy already after just 30ish minutes of opening (12pm). Service: We were seated immediately and the service method is pretty simple, you scan the QR code and order through there. My main gripe with this service method is the waitresses aren't as attentive, we couldn't really ask any questions prior to ordering and even after ordering, I had to stand up to the front and wave someone down to pay for our order (as they had a special they had to apply before we paid). We ordered: - Spicy Beef Pancake: 10/10, didn't expect to like this so much as well. Not that spicy to be honest. More like a light spicy flavor. The beef inside was also juicy. - Pan-fried pork bun: 10/10, I was honestly looking forward to this more than the XLB and I was correct to do so. The filling was juicy like a XLB but the dough was also fluffy, doughy, AND has a crispy bottom. Would come back just for this and recommend this 10 times over!! - Sui Mai: 8.8/10; this was like any other good sui mai you may get at different dimsum places. Just pork though, no mushroom or seafood chucks like some other spots. - Steamed Beef with Sticky Rice: 8.1/10. This wasn't bad by any means but just didn't compare to the rest of the items. I didn't like how some parts were super fatty. - Xiao Long Bao: 10/10, the wrapped is thin but thick enough for me to pick up the dumpling without it popping. The soup was flavorful and so was the pork within. They had a special going on which made our XLB be like $5 instead of the $14 it usually is. We were super surprised of how little our bill was give that we were stuffed at the end of the meal and had some leftovers. Even without the discount it would've been a great deal. I heavily recommend, especially the pan-fried pork bun and XLB!!

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Newbie in the former Peso location

Love noodles and dumplings...anticipating its opening!

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Lam's Kitchen

Amazing Chinese noodles restaurant in Chinatown known for their beef noodles!…read more We had the beef mein, beef chow fun, and side order of look fun. Everything was great but the beef in the soup was the highlight, it was soft but not too soft and full of flavor. It paired perfectly with the noodles and soup. We went on a Sunday for lunch and they were pretty busy but we only had to wait maybe 10 - 15 min. Service was very speedy. Cute Chinatown shop vibes.

Located in Chinatown, Lam's Kitchen is on a corner on Maunakea Street. The building is brick and…read morethe restaurant has red doors, which we read had been newly renovated. Inside, the space feels busy with tables and people moving around. There are benches inside for those waiting for a table. We had to wait a bit before we were seated but they seemed efficient in ushering people in and out of the restaurant. The middle had smaller tables, which seemed most suitable for two people. The sides had larger tables for larger parties. The tables felt pretty close together but we enjoyed the stool/bench chairs we sat on. They were different than what we are used to in restaurants. Our order was taken quickly. We decided to get the beef chow fun, yang chow fried rice, and cheong fun. The cheong fun was good, especially after adding hoisin sauce. The texture was soft and the portion was quite decent. The chow fun was also yummy. It was tasty without being overbearing. The fried rice was our favorite. It was flavorful and included a variety of ingredients. The prices were not bad either, considering the portion sizes. We hope to be back one day to try more of what they have!

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Beef Chow Fun

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Seasons Taiwanese Eatery

By far my favorite Taiwanese go to restaurant!…read more I highly recommend their popcorn chicken, so crispy, so juicy and the leaves not sure if they were basil or sobering else but the way they fry them and get them to also be super crispy is amazing. It's also seasoned perfectly, not too salty and you can add a level of spicy to your liking.

The death knell is ringing for the Chinese (Taiwanese-Chinese, apparently) Cultural Plaza with the…read moreJune 2026 announcement of plans to can the place, so Seasons and all Plaza cohorts will meet their maker in a year! IRREGARDLESS I'd go back for the popcorn chicken (crispy, light fry, bite sized) and air conditioning. Sometimes Chinese food can get super saucy so the small plates - cucumbers, rolls, baos, and veg - work for me. It's serious 家常菜 or home-style cooking or quick food you'd find on the street: ong-choy, tomato-braised scrambled egg, garlic cabbage, essentially all the greats, shareable. Seasons also offers the beef soupy noodle sets, but when it's 85+ degrees out and sunny and 80% humidity, I do question ppl's judgement. I've always loved the Plaza, empty and partly abandoned, bec/ the design is conducive to good airflow and cooling, a much underappreciated architectural element in modern downtowns. But the bums and indigent love it more and sadly always leave some je ne sais quoi. Seasons finds itself across from the dim sum behemoth in Chinatown, Legends, but that's a different flavor profile. Still, quite nice to have variety.

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Inside

11. Classic Beef and Tendon Noodle

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New location is around the corner, towards the canal.

Shima Dreams Of Noodles

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(7 reviews)

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About 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, there was already a line of people placing their order for fresh…read morepulled noodles. We were told that the first batch would be served about 11 a.m. so we quickly put our order in. The first thing that caught my attention, was the savory aroma of their 5-spice ground pork being cooked. You can add this as a topping to the noodle dish. The second thing that caught my attention, was the labor of love going in to each order of fresh pulled noodles. You can watch him stretch the dough ball and slap it on the counter before he boils each batch with careful preparation. The third thing that caught my attention, was their adorable mother, helping to slice the cucumbers and top each dish with crushed iso peanuts. Do not forget to order the side of pickled bittermelon....so good!! From beginning to end, this was an incredible experience of all my senses! To see and hear them at work and then to taste the delicious sesame sauce on the fresh pulled noodles....WOW! The soft noodles, the crisp bittermelon, and the savory sauce....super delish! Seriously, go early to place your order. The wait is totally worth it :) Will come back next time to try other menu items.

Shima Dreams of Noodles is a pop-up, located at Fishcake -…read more This place supposedly has a huge following, and people anticipate for the changing menu of various noodle dishes. When we went, the menu focused on udon: +Hot Yamakake Udon with Quail Egg (a special) +Cold Yamakake Udon (a special) +Hot Udon +Cold Udon The special udon dishes are servied with tororo (grated mountain yam), housemade tsukudani (seaweed braised in a sweet Japanese sauce), crispy nori, green onions, and an option to add wasabi. We went for both the hot and cold udon specials - I think it was a consensus that we would have liked to have more noodles in the dish. This is definitely a sweeter dish, with the tororo and the tsukudani. The place already had a long line, and the best way to enjoy would be to dine-in. Note that if you do order a carry-out, the quail egg would not be included. +ordering online is available +changing menu of noodle dishes +popup at Fishcake

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Making fresh udon noodles!

Fresh pulled noodles with sesame sauce, 5 spice ground pork, and side of pickled bittermelon, so yum!

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Noods Ramen Bar

Locally owned & operated

Established in 2020

What is Noods? I had to Google it. I can't keep up with urban words nowadays. So keep up with me…read morehere. Vibe is chill as young folks say these days. Young server quickly greeted us and let us sit anywhere. He asked if we've been here before and quickly ran down some specials. I love it when they ask "been here before?" I was set on Black garlic Tonkotsu. Served with thin ramen noods. I love thin noodles and they're not yellow. No need to dye the noodles. I like them as is. Rich broth and crunchy garlic. Their special is carmelized kimchee gyoza and Gochuchang, spicy ramen. Kimchee gyoza wasn't too spicy but spicy ramen is spicy as it should be. Best of all, music playlists were from 90s. Love it even more! My Era! Anyways, comfortable, cute, easy ramen joint in Kaimuki with excellent service. You can park in Kaimuki municipal parking lot.

3 and a half stars really... Full disclosure, I ordered…read morethrough Door Dash. My food was delivered with 20 minutes, which is incredibly speedy! The flavor of my creamy garlic shoyu ramen was fine. Nothing special, but good enough. However, it was cold (not room-temperature. Cold!) and there was very little of it. "Lazy tax" aside, I could've had a much tastier and more satisfying meal for way less if I had just added some veggies and (very) little meat to a pot of Sapporo noodles prepared at home. I understand times are hard, especially for small businesses, in this economy but pouring more broth would've made a big difference. Even if I had to po it in the microwave myself.

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Parmesan Shishito Peppers

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Tonkotsu ramen

Onoya Ramen

Food w food best ramen EVER The wait is short and the noodle…read moreare just superior to others

This is just the Spicy Miso Tonkotsu Ramen. Oh wow! This was the only ramen I tried so far here,…read morebut it's really delicious. The pork was thick and flavorful. Might be my favorite one so far as of now!! Broth was creamy and flavorful. But spicy! I might tone down the spice if I can next time. But it was really good. IMO, The eggs can prob use more flavor. I like my eggs where It really takes in the marinade while still being jammy. But good enough. Noodles are sun noodles I think. It's alright for me, but since everything else was good, I don't mind.

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Tan Tan Ramen

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Vegan Black Ramen... Noodle pull

Mian - Honolulu

Parking: small lot near building, street parking, parking in Walmart parking lot (at your own risk)…read more Service: table service. With QR code on table that you input your order into. Ambiance: casual Food: a great place to satisfy Szechuan cravings. Would recommend getting their spicy dumplings (so good). Also tried their sweet potato noodles and it was like a more chewy rice noodle. Would also recommend getting their mung bean drink (with free refills) that goes well with their spicy dishes.

Sister restaurant of Mian and Bao, and Chengdu, Mian does not disappoint…read more Located at the 808 center on Sheridan Street, parking is valet, and bathrooms are located outside the establishment as it is shared with other businesses. Service was excellent. The nice lady checked in on us several times and provided extra napkins and refills. Ambiance: cozy. As with their sister restaurants, scan the qr code and order away. I really liked the variety and being able to order sides or small dishes. The mung bean soup is delicious and served chilled. They do give free refills. This was my first time trying it, and 10/10 would order again. Mini hot and sour wonton: first time trying and won't be my last. 10/10 Beef pancakes were good, slightly different from Mian and Bao, and delicious. Ice Jelly: good cooling dessert. Not too sweet. Perfect finisher for all the spicy food. Pickled sides: I really loved the spicy back fungus. I'm a huge sucker for woodear mushroom so I was also glad I could order a side of it just to toss into my soup! So good! Everything was really good, and I can't wait to try something new as we make our way through their menu.

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Colder Jelly Sweets

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QR code menu. You can Scan the code to order online.

Monkeypod Kitchen

Food was beyond amazing and so FRESH! Music was wonderful!…read more Our waitress Kylee was amazing! She was so patient and kind and so helpful with questions about ordering ! Can't wait to come back on our next trip !!!

my favorite meal of the vacation! came here for father's day lunch with my husband and daughter,…read moreand the live music really added to the ambiance. our server was amazing, answered all of our questions, and gave us great recommendations. the food was AMAZING!! my daughter got the complimentary butter and cheese noodles, which you can never go wrong with. my husband and i shared the poke tacos and the fish sandwich with a side of truffle fries. the truffle fries could have used a little more truffle flavor, but they were still really good! both the tacos and the fish sandwich were so fresh and flavorful. i would definitely recommend either of those dishes. if you like something light and fruity to drink, definitely get the ube cocktail! our server recommended it to me, and it ended up being my favorite drink of the trip. 10/10 would come back again!

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Green detox drink

Duke's Waikiki

I came in here on vacation with some friends, looking for a spot to grab drinks. We heard the…read moreatmosphere was fun, but what really made it special was our bartender Gabe. He was so good that we came back a second night for him specifically. He gave us great conversation the whole night and really went the extra mile to make sure that we enjoyed our time. I would highly recommend coming here and definitely ask for Gabe specifically!!

Always have a great experience at Duke's. We've eaten at the Duke's in Maui several times and have…read morealways enjoyed it. They serve a ton of people but they are always friendly and accommodating. Nice, casual setting. Krissie, our server, did a wonderful job as we had eight folks at our table. We had the calamari appetizer which was very good. I had the Huli Huli chicken which was good. I couldn't finish it as I had to save room for a Hula Pie! My wife had the prime rib and it was excellent. Mashed potatoes and asparagus were tasty. Oh, and the gift shop has clothes at a reasonable price compared to other clothing shops in Honolulu. AND THE HULA PIE!!!!!!

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Blue Water Shrimp

Locally owned & operated

Kid friendly

Quick friendly service. Food is delicious. We hade bbq chicken and ribs. Highly recommendread more

This restaurant was an instant hit. Tucked away in a small area of the resort, but impossible to…read moremiss because of the incredible aromas coming from the kitchen. Between my fiancé and me, we tried about nine different menu items, and every dish impressed us. The Hawaiian BBQ chicken was hands down the standout dish, and the snapper filet was absolutely amazing. The banana bread is a must-try. The staff was knowledgeable, courteous, and welcoming throughout the entire experience. Melanie was nothing short of a superstar -- kind, respectful, and incredibly informative about the restaurant and menu. Easily one of the best servers we have ever had. We will definitely be returning, not only for the restaurant but to see Melanie again as well. Great job, Blue Water & Melanie!

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Garlic Shrimp Plate

Garlic shrimp plate

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Restaurant 604

Great food, great service! Can't go wrong with fish and chips! Our server was very helpful with…read moreanswering questions on the food & drinks.

Kalei provided exceptional service during my visit. She was incredibly sweet, attentive, and made…read moresure everything was taken care of throughout the entire experience. Her friendly personality and genuine kindness made me feel welcomed and valued. She checked in regularly, anticipated our needs, and ensured everything went smoothly. Outstanding customer service like hers truly stands out. Thank you, Kalei!!!

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Aloha

Poke Nachos

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Fish tacos, chips and salsa, and a cold beer at 604 Restaurant--laid-back waterfront vibes in Oahu

Hula Grill Waikiki

Food good. Location restaurant good for dinner and lunch…read more Revesation om time. Fish is fresh

We had dinner here last week with a large group of 15, and everything went perfectly from start to…read morefinish. Our reservation was honored right on time, and the location couldn't have been better -- we caught the most beautiful sunset while settling in. Dinner was amazing, the drinks were great, but what truly made the night special was our server, Alex. He was absolutely incredible -- kind, friendly, and so knowledgeable. He walked us through the menu, gave spot‑on recommendations, and handled our group effortlessly. We had two tables (one for kids and one for adults) and three different families, and he made ordering and paying feel easy and organized. We'll definitely be returning on our next trip back. Highly recommend!

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Laura D.

15 years ago

Sunrise restaurant is where friends and I ended up going when all other places were too packed on a Thursday night. At first sight, you might not think much of this small, undecorated place. It doesn't stand out and is tucked behind Taco's Ricos and Uncle Bo's. There are only four or five tables and a counter area, so you may want to call ahead to make reservations. The best available parking is at Zippy's (a minute walk away from it). However, this is one case where you don't want to judge a book by its cover. It's small, homey atmosphere will relax you and provide the perfect environment to have comfortable conversation with friends. Maybe one of the best things about Sunrise restaurant is the pleasant surprise you will experience when you receive the check: it is not expensive and prices are very good for the quality of the food they serve. The food is delicious. I would recommend the white miso soup, the yakisoba and the buta no kakuni (for other Americans unexperienced in Okinawan foods like myself, my Japanese friends originally explained this to me as the best sweet and thick bacon ever, and they were right). Everyone raves about the fried squid but they have never had it available when I have asked for it. They do seem to run out of popular dishes often. It is also BYOB with no corkage fee, so feel free to stock up before at the Safeway on Kapahulu. If you come on a weekend night you might be treated to a live sanshin (traditional Okinawan guitar) performance where all the hosts will join in, as well as several guests :). I would definitely recommend Sunrise restaurant to friends as a fun alternative to your typical weekend dinner outing. read more

Lauren A.

216

3 years ago

Sunrise Restaurant is a hidden gem tucked away on Kapahulu, offering genuine Okinawan cuisine. This locally owned hole-in-the-wall establishment has delicious food, cozy atmosphere, and attentive service. The grilled salmon, potato salad, fried squid, and special miso soup were all exceptional. The salmon was cooked to perfection, the potato salad was creamy and savory, while the fried squid had an extra crunch. The special miso soup had rich, comforting flavors that left a lasting impression. The small house-like atmosphere added to the charm of the dining experience, creating a cozy and inviting ambiance. The waiter was sweet and attentive, ensuring our needs were met throughout our visit. Will definitely be coming back! read more

Darryl M.

4 years ago

Let's talk. I found this place only while here on G- maps. If you know about real real, this place served up the real real real. The locals are 2000% right about Sunrise Restaurant. Yes, I dined-in, and ate like my usual piggy self. The sushi rocks, and it's fresh! Not fluffed up with watered down wasabi and flavorkess ginger. Let me repeat that. The sushi rocks! We also had the bitter melon and the dynamite. Bow to the food gods. Thank you. If you're after all that atmosphere, well you might not be. However, you will be - if you're after the real real. read more

Miguel L.

157

13 years ago

It was my first kick at the can for Okinawan food and I was not disappointing. Aside from the healthy dose of goya chanpuru the company and atmosphere is dizzying. One night a week there is a short festivity - I think the owner busts out in song - and the crowd looked to be regulars who are from the neighborhood. I loved and if called to would go back anytime! read more

Kent H.

5 years ago

Great hole in the wall restaurant ran by the most nicest couple. They treat their customers very well and I always see regulars here always having a great time. They specialize in sushi and Okinawan cuisine. I also love their pig feet soup! read more

Scott M.

16 years ago

All i can say is wow looks like a hole in the wall take out. You go inside and its much bigger. Good miso butterfish and tonkatsu. live music with that japanese guitar. Price is just right and friendly service. Def going again read more