Food and service is great! But their new AI-generated graphics made it seem like the restaurant…read moreserves lower-quality food, which is misleading. I know they have better graphics than that! Hope their marketing reflects how good their food and service actually is.

Wife and I truly enjoyed this cozy little place in Hawaii. The atmosphere was quaint and cozy with…read morebar seating only and a reservation list you need to get on to ensure a spot. There is walk-ins but I wouldn't risk it The food was incredibly fresh. As it goes without saying, when you're in Hawaii you're as close to eating the freshest seafood as you can without being in Japan. We both ended up getting their Signature Negitoro Bowl but the Tokujo version which has Salmon Roe + Snow Crab + Uni and added a fresh Yolk Soy Sauce. Because why not have the Lamborghini of Negitoro bowls while you're visiting here. Along with that I ended up with a half sized udon miso soup and my wife a crab miso soup. As you can see in the pictures the food came out looking just like it did on the menu, no false advertising there. The egg soy sauce was a perfect creaminess that complimented the saltiness of the Uni and Salmon Roe. Once you mix everything together there's even added house made soy sauce on the side of your want more saltiness back but add some yuzu ginger with each bite and you get that perfect blend of flavor. There's fish was insanely fresh and had zero fishy smell or taste. The rice underneath was cooked well and the side squares of nori was perfect to make our own hand rolls. There's no alcohol served but they allow you walk 15 steps outside to the nearby convenience store where they have the cutest little dog and bring in your own beer or sake. There's miso soup was good and warms you up, but will say the corner we sat on had the AC blasting (which we're not complaining) but it did cool down our soups a little faster than we could enjoy so in the end my wife's crab miso did get a little salty. But overall the food was amazing, service was friendly and vibes were warm. Absolutely will come back the next time we're in Oahu.

First time at Marujuu, and definitely not my last! Their Washugyu burger recently popped up on my…read moreFor You page, so I had to see what the hype was about. The restaurant has limited seating with a steady flow of people, but luckily, we were seated right away. They start you off with warm and delicious Japanese French onion miso soup, with self-serve stations for unlimited soup and rice. For appetizers, we got the refreshing salmon salad and crispy broccoli. Whatever you do, DO NOT skip the broccoli! It was perfectly crispy and so good, I've never loved vegetables so much. For our entrees, I got the hamburg and ribeye steak, while my boyfriend got the Washugyu burger, both served on sizzling plates. Between the food and atmosphere, it felt like we were transported to Japan. Everything was delicious, and we'll definitely be back!

Food was incredibly good and tasty, packed with flavor, and cooked perfectly. On top of that, the…read moreservice was great. The staff members were polite, attentive, and quick despite how busy it was. However, the major downside was the atmosphere. About half the dining area was very hot with poor ventilation, causing smoke from the kitchen cooking area to trap right where people were trying to eat. It got very hot and uncomfortable, making it hard to fully enjoy the meal (minus 1 star). I would definitely eat here again for the delicious food and wonderful staff, but I will strictly request a table far away from the hot half of the restaurant.

Delicious soba and donburi! Fast and friendly service. Takes reservations. Large and spacious…read moredining area. Lunch and dinner menu are completely different. Will need to come back for dinner. Lunch and teishoku set available.

Had a really delicious dinner here! Highly recommend their soba, karaage chicken, agedashi tofu,…read moreand tempura. My least favorite dish was probably the unagi chazuke - it just wasn't what I was used to and expecting from unagi. It's unagi in a dashi broth so it was almost like a rice soup with unagi in top. It tasted a bit too plain and bland for me. Service was excellent! And our karaage came out a bit late, so they proactively deducted it from our total as a way of apology! It says so much about their own standards for themselves!

We tried the restaurant side and we were thrilled that they served the sushi there too for us to…read moretry. I really wanted to love this place, but the sushi just didn't do it for me. That ruled out trying the omakase side in the future. The yakitori was really good though! The veggies tasted best with the teriyaki sauce, and the meats with the shio. A standout was the pork with shiso and the gizzard which was a flavor bomb. Service was really good and the staff were nice. The space was also very nice, I felt like I got transported to Japan and it was cool. Will I go back? Yes, for the yakitori. Did it blow me away? Not quite. Is this the best yakitori I've ever had? Definitely not. So jury's out. You can decide for yourself.:)

The yakitori menu here is decent, but the raw fish dishes, sashimi, tonkatsu, or anything other…read morethan yakitori is quite literally INEDIBLE. Fish is not fresh. Yellowtail was discolored and fishy smelling. Will not be coming again, and I honestly will be surprised if I don't get food poisoning.

TL;DR Refined…read morebentos, musubis, and other Japanese dishes to go. ----- HIGOTO Japanese Eatery (HJE) is a solid option for takeaway Japanese food. I had HJE on my radar for a while and was finally able to stop in for lunch in the first week of July 2026. The restaurant is located in the same shopping plaza as the Kaimuki Times. In fact, it's on the ground floor next to Times. It's tucked behind some large concrete walls next to the parking lot, but just keep your eyes open and you should be able to find it. I ordered the Fish Lovers bento and a Cheeseburger musubi, both with the mulitgrain rice. The Fish Lovers bento was PACKED with offerings, including chikuwa, ahi katsu, shrimp tempura, miso butterfish, grilled saba (?), and grilled salmon, plus an assortment of wonderful side dishes. The Cheeseburger musubi included a beef patty topped with cheese, plus multigrain rice all wrapped in nori. I was a big fan of both my choices, and I would definitely order them again!

We went to this place late. Everything was sold out nearing closing time. But there were just a…read morecouple of bentos and musubis. So we bought what was there. I was so upset with myself, because I wanted to go here weeks ago when I found it by accident on Instagram, lol. Next time I will not forget. So the bento that was left was the chicken Kara'age. I wasn't expecting much since it was the last meal available. I decided to try it after organizing my clothing in my closet. Honestly I wasn't hungry, but it was approaching 5pm which was very late for me, lol. I nuked it a little to get it warm removing all the cold items out first then ate the side dishes first I thought mmm, not bad. But then came the chicken and I was mesmerized by the first bite. I thought okay take a few more bites then judge it. So I thought maybe I was starving, so I dipped it into the sauce it came with and my mouth started to have a party inside! The dip reminds me of Japan and the red rice is exactly how my Okinawan mom used to make it. Well, I'm sold and if this is the least wanted plate of the entire day I can't even imagine how spectacular the others must taste. The lady at the register was so kind and apologized several times for being sold out. I totally understand but she definitely meant the apology I can tell. Reminds me of Japan again and she was wearing a mask which is a Japanese custom these days. There is a little table outside for seating of three I think. This place is small but don't be fooled, I heard and seen the massive line this awesome eatery can get. Go early and the wait will definitely be worth it.

Lunch in Kaimuki, Honolulu, Hawai'i…read more.. I had walked past Maguro-Ya many times, on my way to other restaurants on Waialae Avenue. Somehow, I was there at the wrong time, or I didn't have a plan to go to Maguro-Ya. This time, we made a decision to meet for lunch. We didn't have a reservation. I parked in the residential area for free and walked a couple of blocks to the restaurant. Service was very polite and efficient. The interior was cozy and seemed authentic. I didn't feel any air-conditioning, so drinking hot tea was a bit challenging. I let my miso soup cool off before I drank it. I got the Maguro Zukushi Teishoku ($1.50 less during lunch vs. dinner) because it had a variety of Maguro: grilled, deep fried, and raw. I could taste the miso flavor on the grilled fish. I appreciated the crunchy breading on the ahi katsu. The sashimi was fresh! The assortment of sides and beautiful presentation was worth the visit to this established eatery! Thank you for the wonderful experience!

Maguro-Ya has been a restaurant I've passed by a million times but never thought of going in to…read moregive them a try until LB suggested to have lunch there one day. They are located in Kaimuki with parking options of street meter parking, parking in the private lot of the building then paying when you leave and free parking by the school or park then walking over. When you walk in, you'll notice the partial boat, dining room and sushi counter. Simple decor but clean and friendly customer service. We came for lunch and lunch is slightly less than dinner. I read a few reviews talking about their teishoku so that's what I wanted to order. Their menu is simple and I was having the hardest time deciding between their Hamachi Kama Shioyaki Teishoku and Maguro Zukushi Teishoku. I decided on the latter because LB convinced me Maguro is in the name of the restaurant. The kitchen didn't take long to get our order out and it was a good portion of food. The order offered a lot of variety that was tasty and I left full. I'm just surprised how long it took me to dine here. Good value at lunch and great option for teishoku in Kaimuki!

Review 46 (2026)…read more Dinner time. When entered, staffs welcomed with big smiles. As soon as I told I had reservation, we were seated. Server told me, " Happy birthday ". He offered us " free Champagne ", to toast. My husband wanted draft beer, and I wanted Sprite instead. He said ok. I ordered Ala carte, Uni, Amaebi, Hotate Scallops, and California rolls. My husband had 11 pc Omakase. We loved Neta 寿司ネタalso, Shari シャリ／酢飯, rice made by red vinegar. All Sushi neta were fresh. He offered me to take photo and print out as memory to take home. How wonderful time here. Thank you so much. See you next year in August again.

We were eager to try the dinner here since mom's friend comes here every week. In addition to…read moreomakase, you can also get entrees which are served à la carte. The menu covers all the bases you'd hope for on a Japanese menu including sushi, Wagyu, tempura, and even ramen and tonkatsu. I started with the Vegetable Garden, a colorful assortment of vegetables and potatoes with a trio of delicious dressings including my absolute fave, Mentaiko and mayo! Shared a Miso Marinated Black Cod that comes with 2 pieces. However you must order rice separately. One of the best I've had! The All About Salmon nigiri was a nice little medley of 5 different kinds of salmon: cured, belly, seared, tartare, and ikura. Each piece was delicious and two were cured with beet juice which added a beautiful red tinge. If you like salmon, you will love this as long as you don't have a big appetite! Bro got the Hau'oli Omakase $120 attractively plated tidbits of goodies including sushi, tempura, chawanmushi, etc... The I Love Sushi junmai sake was a perfect pairing with the sushi and very easy to drink! You get to select your own sake glass too. There is an impressive list of sake and wines that even go into the $1k range! Our server, Aya, was sweet and friendly but food was a bit slow to come out since they were busy on a Tuesday night and only had one sushi chef. This is a good place to come for leisurely dining where you can eat off of beautiful dishes!

This place was recently featured on Cheap Eats with most of the items under $20. My wife & I went…read morethere for lunch & everything we ordered was great. To start you would first order & pay for the food at the counter. Which also means that you'll be tipping at the start rather than at the end, but you do get good service here as everyone was nice. The menu is either on the wall or on paper menus at the counter. The place is small with about 7 or 8 tables. (Note - This place is credit card only, although I did overhear that they might take cash, but cannot offer any change.) We ordered their Karaage Chicken & the Presidential Curry plates. The curry plate included 2 Karaage Chicken pieces & 3 Tonkatsu pieces. The Tonkatsu was very tender & the Tonkatsu sauce was strong, but very flavorful. The curry itself was very good. We missed out on their Stewed Hamburger Steak & Taco Rice as they apparently sold out. In fact I was lucky enough to get the last portion of the Presidential Curry, but I'm sure they would make more for the dinner crowd. We liked the food so much that we also ordered as takeout for dinner their Beef Gyudon Bowl & Pork Ginger plate. Both were good. They also sell assorted Musubi at the counter. Parking is street meter parking ($1.50/hr), or wherever you can find. They are located on the corner of South King & Hausten Streets right across from Longs (formerly Star Market). The only disappointment I had was that their Blue Fin Sashimi was only available for dinner. I guess I have to come for dinner & I will. This is a great place for good Japanese food.

Tried going before but they were closed so finally did an delivery for our office…read more Got the Tartar Brother, but without Tartar sauce. So just Brother? The rice really good. I liked the green salad and dressing. Baby ate the whole ball of pot salad. The edamame was not good by the time it got there. Not sure why. Oversteamed? Chicken was good...soft and not too battery. Shrimp was really good...fatties. Salmon was sweet. Think maybe in the batter? Feel like it came off when I peeled off the batter. Baby ate half the salmon without batter so she liked it. Overall a good experience. Good variety for lunch. Can't wait to dine in later...

Whenever I passed by this place on Kapahulu, there's always a line, and line's don't lie, right?!…read moreMade reservations (highly recommended) and found street parking as they do not have a dedicated lot. Once inside, you are warmly greeted. It's a little dim inside during the day. No paper menus; you need to scan a QR code to see what you want to order. Our group ordered the teishoku set which came with the main entree, rice, oxtail broth, and 2 appetizers (we opted for tofu and eggplant). We opted for the Aburi flank steak which was very very tasty and the Aburi chicken. The chicken was a touch on the salty side, but it came with a spicy dipping sauce which was phenomenal! All the meats had the delicious smoky flavor from the grill. The oxtail broth was kinda bland. We also ordered the oxtail ramen which was also a hit. Finished off dinner with ice cream + mochi. The mochi is also grilled but know that it's not sweet mochi.

So thankful for restaurants that open late. We thankfully found street parking and this was the…read moreonly place open. How lucky for us! Customer service was terrific. Since it was late, we noticed the back of house staff help the front. Everyone was so friendly and food comes out fast. The only reason for the 4 stars instead of 5 is because the food was a bit too flavorful - we all agreed that everything was slightly salty. I could also say portion of some items may not match price, but I understand inflation is increasing at an alarming rate. So I'll leave money out of this. Crushed cucumbers were interesting. We couldn't decide if eating it with chopsticks or spoon was better. With chopsticks, you might not get enough sauce. But you could taste the layers of flavor. With a spoon, you get too much saltiness. The spice hits at the end. The tako karaage were a little too chewy for us. Beef tongue was so tender. A definite must order. I dont think it needs rice though. We also ordered the late night nikumiso but it didn't come with an egg, which the menu said it should. We tried handful more items but we'll be back to try the oxtail items, as it sounds like that's their specialties, but takes extra time to prepare.

Texted my takeaway request for a Kasane Tonkatsu Bemto and a small Churry. A what, you ask? Not a…read morecurry...not a churro...but a mix of Japanese curry and Japanese (?) chili. You can call in or text, 8087720146, your order. I don't know of any app they might be affiliated with...or any online option. Unfortunately, they were sold out of the Churry and may offer it Friday. Their IG post stated availability only this Thursday and Friday. A bit disappointing but mitigated by the excellent katsu bento. The only quibble: they don't provide enough sauce. The thinky layered pork - mille-feuille style - was tender and the panko crust crisp. I haven't been to Nana Ai Katsu in a while and had forgotten just how fantastic their tonkatsu is...damn.

I'm going to start with the best part..the tonkatsu. Hands down, made with perfection. Very tender,…read morefreshly made, and the katsu sauce was on point. At this price point, it couldn't be any better. We also ordered the Takoyaki and that was pretty good too, just a little too much batter for my preference but that's just me. Staying at this price point is well worth the value of the food because you will basically serve yourself. Don't get me wrong, the lady who greeted us and took our order was super friendly and energetic, but staying at this price makes sense because not only do you seat yourself which is a no biggie, but we had to ask for water when we realized we weren't being served and had to get napkins. Only chopsticks are on the table you sit at. We sat near the little koi bucket and as the sign says, the koi really do greet you which was super cute. Respect the koi should you choose to sit there lol. Definitely multiple returns for me. Oh, and they do close at 2p so make sure to at least get there by 1p if you would like to take your time to enjoy the deliciousness. But check their hours because they have different times on certain days.