We planned on coming for lunch, but took too long getting ready. Instead, we made it to happy hour, daily from 2pm-5pm. They weren't too busy for happy hour. We came on a Monday and there were only two other tables besides ours. The best item to get for happy hour is definitely the fresh half shelled oysters $2.50 a piece (6 piece minimum). They were fresh, plump and naturally sweet. My poke nachos was also delicious and fresh $16. I went with the ginger scallion ahi. The other choice was the spicy ahi. It went great with the fresh fried wonton chips and kabayaki sauce. My hubby got the crispy chicken sandwich $15, which he said was ok. It came with really crispy shoestring fries, which were great. I drank a Vietnamese iced coffee $6. I love this coffee as it's made with condensed milk, but it's strong. We received excellent service. The feel of the restaurant is really modern. It has an open kitchen, so you can see them cooking up the food. read more

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This restaurant replaced Namikaze right next to Nicos Pier. There is a bunch of parking on the side near the water or by the main restaurant. I went for the happy hour and I was surprised that it wasn't that busy. We did a walk in and there was only one other party there. It's exactly the same as how Namikaze was, modern and clean. The happy hour has a lot of great options for food and drinks. All of the food was delicious and the seafood tastes very fresh. read more

Thirty Eight - Poke Nachos & Spam Fried Rice Poke Cracker, Oysters, Kamaboko Dip and Shishito Peppers Calamari Katsu, Oysters and Spam Fried Rice - Seafood Near Me - Urban Honolulu, Hawaii

Came last night and again the food was delicious and the service was great. We had the the cabbage ceasar salad and the grilled octopus. It was delicious. Two of us had the miso butterfish and my other friend had the scallops. She enjoyed her meal as well. The miso butterfish had fried leaks on top which I love. However, I think it was fried too much that my friend and I both thought the butterfish had bones. That's how hard the leak garnish was on top of the fish. A little over fired leaks. Otherwise, the butterfish entree was delicious. The fish wasn't too sweet like some places make it. I would order it again I liked it so much. The place is nice and clean and spacious. You don't feel like you're so close to the next table. read more

Thirty Eight - Fried moi - Seafood Near Me - Urban Honolulu, Hawaii

I came here with my cousins a few weeks ago to celebrate our birthdays. The space looks the same as the previous occupant, Nami Kaze. We made reservations in advance, and it wasn't very crowded, so it felt more intimate in the large space. The service was pretty good all evening. Water was refilled, questions about the menu were answered, and recommendations were made. The menu is seafood focused, with some twists on traditional Asian classics. For the food, we ordered: cabbage Caesar, shrimp toast, calamari, furikake king salmon, and braised short rib. This was enough for all three of us to share and be full. All the items we ordered were delicious. I loved the salmon, as it was cooked nicely, and the flavors of the sauce went perfectly with the fish. The braised short rib was also very good, with tender, melt-in-your-mouth meat accompanied by smooth and creamy potato puree. Overall, we had a great meal! Happy Eating! read more

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I'm not a tequila drinker but after experiencing the Rising Phoenix ar 38, I may have to convert! After reading YELP CM StaciLei's review, I had to try it for myself. This beautifully crafted Tequila blanco, chili pepper water, lime elixir comes dusted with a deep purple shiso salt that appeals to both the eye and tongue as do all the dishes except for the rice which was a little on the mushy side. It always surprises me when a restaurant that serves excellent food has sub par rice. Luckily everything else was great. Lots of great fish options as you would hope for on the pier. -*Maguro Cabbage- an attractive Asian fusion of textures and flavors, Japanese style sashimi and ikura with Chinese style ginger, scallion, and oil garnish. One of my top two! -*Furikake King Salmon with scallion aioli truffle tare, and choy sum. This was my favorite dish of the evening because of the melt in your mouth softness of Big Glory Bay (Australian) fish. -Hamachi crudo with sinigang gazpacho was also fresh and flavorful. -*Fried whole moi with lup chong stuffing was nice and crispy on the outside but also soft. Tasty but we thought it should have been presented standing up instead of laying on it's side. -short rib- good but not as noteworthy as the fish dishes I really hope others discover this new gem. ***** for food and professional service. They really know how to handle fish! I gotta go back to check out their Happy Hour from 2-5! read more

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Every once in a while I get together with my uncle for lunch. This time I chose to try Thirty Eight which has taken over the space previously occupied by Nami Kaze which I really enjoyed. With a reservation for 11:30 on a Wednesday, the restaurant was half empty (or half full depending on your perspective). The food came out pretty quickly, given that we were able to order, eat, and pay in under an hour. We tried the cabbage Caesar salad. My uncle had the miso butterfish while I tried the ahi belly. My uncle thought the miso butterfish was okay. However I found the ahi belly to be super salty. The watercress was actually a salad (which isn't clear on the menu), but the dressing was super salty. It tasted like they just poured fish sauce on it. The ahi belly itself was cooked perfectly, but again too salty. It comes with a ponzu butter sauce with capers and the fish was salty with and without the sauce. I'm not a big potato salad fan but that was the saving grace to be honest.. that and the slightly mushy rice. I was this close to asking for no rice and am so glad I did not. I don't say this often, but unfortunately, I don't think I'd return. I wish them much success though and hope this was a one-off experience.. or maybe I'm just ultra sensitive to salt today. read more

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Easiest 5 star review I've given this year. This place is a home run, a grand slam. Food is DELICIOUS! We went to try the new weekend brunch menu! Our favorite dish was the tater tots. Who knew tater tots go so well with ikura? Not me! But now I know! Soooo yummy. Drizzled with sauce that tastes like aioli, on a bed of I think scrambled eggs? Tots were nice and crispy, piping hot. We ate every last morsel. Next fav was the shrimp and grits. WOW I've been looking for that smoky, fresh-off-the-bbq-grill flavor in shrimp for the longest time and finally found it. Pairs so well with the "grits" which tasted creamy, and umami, and ever so slightly spicy, and loved the lumpy texture. Wowow basically shoveled this into our mouths as quickly as possible. Next fav was the side order of kimchi fried rice! Very good, love the addition of bacon, I was expecting more of a strong kimchi flavor, but nonetheless the dish felt balanced. Very good portion size especially for a side order! Lastly but not leastly, the salmon benedict we thought was like good but standard good. I think the English muffin was a little tough/thick? And the salmon didn't have much flavor/maybe too thin. Still a good dish, but not as outstanding as the first two. Again, good portion size, would definitely fill me up. For drinks we both got Lion's coffee. Crazy as it may be, this was my first time trying Lion's coffee despite being born and raised here haha, and I totally get the tourist hype over Lion's coffee now--it's so good!! So roasty! Loved it! The cream they give at the restaurant is like real cream too, blended so well. Free refills on the coffee! Ambience is clean casual, open kitchen concept. Something small we rly appreciated was the table setup: some places will have the tables for 2 parties set up in a row, sometimes too close together and it feels like you're basically dining with the table next to you. But here they were thoughtful enough to orient the smaller tables perpendicularly such that you never felt like you were eating too close to the party next to you. Love that, whether intentional or not. Ample free parking. Reservations very easy online. I made a reservation for 2 just the night before going in on Sunday at noon. Service was great. Very attentive, food came out fast. The waitress told us about the executive chef(s?) and their other restaurant called Chao, we will definitely need to check that one out too! Price was totally reasonable given quality/portion. Will definitely be coming back! Great job! Thanks for the amazing food! read more

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Located at Pier 38, restaurant Thirty Eight features the freshest seafood and locally sources their ingredients. In the former Nami Kaze space, the family-owned restaurant offers lunch, happy hour, dinner and a full bar. Our group stopped by for an early dinner and had a great time and received fantastic service. Our group's favorite was the Spicy Ahi Cracker appetizer and I really loved my Ahi Steak entree. The local bigeye ahi is topped with a delicious kanzuri shoyu buttah and served on top of a watercress salad with a generous serving of confit potato. Yum! My friends raved about the furikake salmon, but its the only entree that doesn't come with a starch. We had a great experience and I would definitely return. I liked the food, service, and ambience. They really did a great job servicing our large group. They are open daily from 11am to 9pm. read more

This is the old Nami kaze spot. The restaurant for the most part is exactly the same inside. The menu I felt was pretty limited and pricey. There wasn't much variety. We came just before 5p and was told there was happy hour. We ordered a bunch of things off the happy hour menu to get in an order of happy hour priced things. Then we got the regular menu and realized everything on the happy hour menu except select drinks and oysters were exactly the same price. Boo! So watch out the happy hour menu is deceiving!! The food was ok not amazing. We tried the fried moi which was underwhelming. We also got the poke rice crackers which were disappointing as they came on senbei crackers that kinda made it bland. Otherwise the service was excellent- friendly, polite and helpful. The parking is easy all around the pier. read more

Thirty Eight - Happy hour menu. Watch out!! - Seafood Near Me - Urban Honolulu, Hawaii

All of the food here was thoughtful and executed well. Staff was very attentive and helpful with offering recommendations. The vibe of the place was very chill yet still slightly upscale. Very good for an easy weekend brunch. Will be back to try their dinner menu next! read more

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Went back a second time for a birthday gathering with my ladies. We all ordered food and drinks. The food was good. The service was good. But we brought a cake slice for each other birthday people... we were told we would be charged $3 each for the cake. So we ate our food and went next door because they don't charge a cake fee. read more

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Only a month into its soft opening, this spot is already a must-try. While the name may be familiar, it's now under new ownership, with Chef Daysen Masuda bringing a fresh and exciting energy to the menu. We made a last-minute decision to dine here and had no trouble securing a reservation through OpenTable. Because they're still in soft opening, it wasn't too crowded--but that worked in our favor. The staff was incredibly attentive, eager to help, and genuinely welcoming from start to finish. Not knowing exactly what to order, we decided to explore a variety of dishes across the menu--and we're so glad we did. We kicked things off with cocktails. My boyfriend ordered the Dock Broker, which had a profile similar to an Old Fashioned--smooth, strong, and well-balanced. I went with the Classics Never Die, which had a touch of sweetness layered with complex flavors. Both drinks were bold and memorable--we'd absolutely order them again. As for the food--every single dish was a 10/10. We started with the Cabbage Caesar, not quite knowing what to expect, and it completely blew us away. The miso Caesar dressing added a rich creaminess, perfectly complemented by the salty bite of anchovies. It was a unique twist that worked beautifully. Next came the spicy ahi crackers and Spanish octopus--both dishes delivered flavors we hadn't experienced before, in the best way possible. Each bite felt creative and thoughtfully executed, which only built our excitement for what was next. The whole fried moi was a standout: perfectly crispy on the outside, with tender, flaky fish inside. The fact that it was deboned made it even more enjoyable--no effort needed, just pure flavor. We also tried the black cod with squid ink rice, which had a creamy, risotto-like texture. The cod was cooked flawlessly--soft, buttery, and packed with flavor--while the rice added depth and richness to the dish. To finish, we shared the Vietnamese iced coffee ice cream and yuzu sorbet. Both were refreshing and well-balanced, the perfect ending to a flavorful meal. The space itself is open and inviting--ideal for gathering with friends and family. Between the exceptional food, attentive service, and welcoming atmosphere, this place truly delivers. We left impressed and already looking forward to our next visit. read more

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Save this for your next date night. If you're looking for one of Honolulu's freshest new seafood experiences, Thirty Eight at Pier 38 delivers in a way that feels both elevated and effortlessly local. Local classics with a modern twist. From the moment you walk in, there's something special about the harbor-side setting. It's clean, modern, and relaxed--but still refined enough for a date night or celebrating something meaningful. You're right by the source of Hawai'i's seafood, and you can taste that intention in every dish. We started with the Spicy Ahi Cracker, and this is where things set the tone. Bright, clean flavors with just enough heat, layered over that satisfying crunch--it's the kind of bite that wakes up your palate immediately. The Maguro Cabbage was a standout in a completely different way. Fresh farm tomatoes, a touch of harissa chili crunch, and delicate slices of maguro come together in a dish that feels light but thoughtfully composed. It's refreshing, slightly bold, and beautifully balanced. Even something familiar like the Cabbage Caesar gets elevated here. The miso Caesar dressing adds a subtle umami depth, paired with fried anchovies and parmesan for texture and richness. It's creative without trying too hard--exactly what you want from a modern kitchen. For mains, the Fried Moi was comforting yet refined. Perfectly cooked fish paired with savory elements like Chinese sausage and mushrooms, all grounded by bok choy--it's a dish that feels rooted in local flavors but presented with intention. And then the Furikake King Salmon--this is the kind of plate that reminds you why fresh seafood in Hawai'i hits different. Rich, flavorful, and executed with precision. What really stands out at Thirty Eight is the balance. Nothing feels overcomplicated, but every dish shows technique, care, and respect for the ingredients. It's the kind of place where you can come hungry, try a variety of dishes, and leave already planning your next visit. Overall, Thirty Eight is a strong addition to Honolulu's dining scene--fresh, thoughtful, and quietly impressive. Definitely one to visit before it becomes everyone's go-to spot. read more

Thirty Eight - Spicy Ahi Cracker - Seafood Near Me - Urban Honolulu, Hawaii

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My best friend and I love trying new places with great food and ambiance, and this spot was IT. We split everything, and with a couple glasses of rosé, it was the perfect amount--filling without being too heavy. Spicy ahi cracker was beautifully presented and delicious-- yes, you're paying a bit more for the presentation, but we love pretty yummy food. Spanish octopus was vibrant, flavorful, and perfectly done. The standout was the black cod with squid ink rice ... I'm still thinking about it. Great vibe, great food--definitely coming back. read more

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What an experience. Had the pleasure of dining with the chef when he had his sushi pop up and that did not disappoint so only right that this place was the same in comparison. MAGURO CABBAGE $21 local bigeye ahi, ginger scallion, ikura zuke. This was absolutely amazing. So refreshing and fresh. Definitely recommend a try 5stars* SPICY AHI CRACKER 12 local bigeye tuna, spicy aioli, avocado, tare, on a rice cracker. Came with Two pieces. Was flavorful and had great texture. 4 stars* SHRIMP TOAST 12 shokupan, makrut, chili sauce. The shrimp toast was perfectly toasted, lacked a bit of flavor but the dipping sauce was so good I could drink it. 4 stars* BLACK COD 35 misoyaki, squid ink rice, fried leeks. Cod was so soft and buttery. The squid ink rice was so creamy and flavorful. Definitely was a favorite of the night. 5 stars* FRIED WHOLE MOI 42 alii mushroom & lup chong stuffing, bok choy. The whole fish was fried to perfection. The sauce was so creamy and complemented the fish perfectly. I even took some of the fried fish and dipped it into the shrimp toast sauce... game changer. 5 stars* Service was decent. They're still in their soft opening so I think they're still working out all the kinks. Very clean and inviting atmosphere. Plenty of parking available in the lots provided behind and surrounding the restaurant. All in all a very pleasant experience with amazing food. Will definitely be back to try more options. read more

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Had a pretty good meal here the other night despite this place still being in soft opening. The menu is decent sized and the entrees are pretty much one of everything. One salmon, one ahi, one moi, one beef, etc. The kitchen did a great job getting the food out and serving tasty grinds. Prices lean a bit high for a space that feels a bit casual but the quality of food ingredients and preparation is good. This is an awful time to open a new restaurant. I hope they get the support they'll need pretty quickly when they're up to full speed. Check them out! read more

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This was hard to find and out of the way; we stumble into it looking for something else. We stoped in for a drink and a snack. Big open space, everything was clean even the restroom. I guess every bar does not make Mai Tais, they had a specialty drink called "classics never die", that said is rum, lime, and Thai basil. It was a classic daiquiri straight up. I did not taste or see any evidence of basil. We had any order of oysters, incredible. The bartender , Danni was a sweetheart, very charming and nice to chat with. In general overpriced. read more

Hot and new in Honolulu! Steps away from Pier 38 (probably why it's called Thirty Eight lol). All the fish is sooo fresh! While dining here, I even saw a truck full of fish being hauled out. Even though it's right on the pier, when you step inside the space is beautifully renovated and has a very upscale Japanese and Scandinavian feel (Japandi, as they call it). I came for lunch, but was lucky enough that they also let me try some of their dinner menu items. Maguro cabbage dish is almost like a classic ahi sashimi dish but with a ginger scallion sauce that I wish they bottled up so I could put it on everything. The poke cracker is unlike any other poke chip I've tried because of the rice cracker! It's so much lighter and lets the fresh ahi do all the talking. Another take on a local classic is their mixed plate with their daily catch, ponzu butter, potato salad, watercress salad, spam fried rice. Perfect for lunch and the plate is PACKED with food. Everyone has calamari on their menu but here they do a calamari katsu and they do it takoyaki. And yes, it's real calamari and so tender. If you come for dinner, you gotta try out their fried whole moi with alii mushroom & lup chong stuffing, and bok choy. The lup chong stuffing made it feel like thanksgiving, but I'd take this over a turkey any day. I wasn't even planning on drinking but then I saw the Rising Phoenix made with tequila blanco, chili pepper water, lime. It was one the best cocktails I've had in a really long time. Only pro tip I'd give is to not park in the dirt lot right across the street, there's paved parking when you first enter the area that I'd recommend since the lot has a lot of potholes. read more

Thirty Eight which is across Nico's at the previous Namekaze Restaurant. The restaurant had a soft opening and we had the privilege of coming in and trying it out. Thirty Eight is a new seafood joint featuring a local assortment of fish and ingredients. It's clean and well lit and has a pretty good amount of seating. Staff is friendly and the kitchen is well organized. Our water was always full and staff is always attentive. Parking is plentiful, though some walking may be required. Food is not only amazing but the prices is reasonable for being a seafood restaurant. For starters we had the Caesar Cabbage which had anchovies and dressing. Nice saltiness and not served like a traditional Caesar Salad. Well balanced and full of flavor. Oysters were fresh! Could've eaten 2 orders if we didn't order a lot of food. The shrimp toast was a winner. The dipping sauce was amazing! For entrees we had the huli huli chicken which could've used a bit more seasoning, but the meat was super tender and it came with kabocha watercress salad which tasted really well. The poke crackers were also a hit at our table. It only comes in twos so be prepared to order more cuz it's tasty!!! The Moi was the winner tonight with the lup Chong sauce which was simple yet so flavorful. Could've served the sauce alone over rice. For desserts they had specialty ice cream by Please Come Again Ice Cream. We had the Thai coffee flavor which was a nice night capper to a great and affordable meal. I can see Thirty Eight restaurant being an after work casual place to come for a quick drink with a sorta more upscale restaurant but super casual. Most definitely recommended!! read more

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The fish (Hamachi Crudo, King Salmon & Moi) is some of the best we've ever had - so fresh! Liza was our server and she did a great job - let us take our time & was very professional. The ambience is a little off - where we were seated originally, we felt like we were center stage with all eyes on us - we moved and felt a little better. I like the brightness for lunch, but maybe dim the lights just slightly for dinner? Overall - the food and service win - will definitely return! read more

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Lunch in Honolulu, Hawaii... Located at Pier 38, Thirty Eight is a Hot New Business! Note: This space used to be Nami Kaze. Currently, Thirty Eight is only open on weekdays between 10am and 2pm because it's their Soft Opening phase. We appreciated the free, shared parking, clean, modern environment, and convenient restroom. When we walked in, we were invited to seat ourselves, help ourselves to disposable napkins and utensils, and to scan the QR code to order and pay online. Our meals, served in takeout containers, were brought to our table. I ordered the Misoyaki Salmon which came with rice and a fresh, green salad on the side and a container of dressing. Everything was delicious and nicely plated, but my Salmon was a bit undercooked... and my friend's lemon wedges were dry (no juice was present) and one wedge had a brown spot on it. Service was efficient and friendly... although, my friend asked for more "malt vinegar dipping sauce" and the server forgot to bring it... I realize that it's Soft Opening phase, so I'll give them a break... read more

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This is a place still in its soft opening. It feels like there is a lot of work still to be done. This is a first brick and mortar for Chef Justin Inagaki, who says, "I'm a fine dining chef actually, by trade ... My wheelhouse is ... whatever the concept might be. I also want to be different - we don't just want to be like everybody else." The place still has the same layout as the former Nami Kaze. There is no sign currently up and you'd have to know to find them ... or just be curious and take a chance. There is minimal service - you take a seat anywhere, order and pay via QR code, and your order will be brought to you when ready. If you just want to take away then head to the POS station by the bar. It appears they have a limited liquor license. The back bar shelves reflect the limited offerings available. The soft opening menu is pretty basic. A couple of soups and salads, four entrees, a couple of sandwiches. The food descriptions sound very promising but the actual execution falls short. I went with Nadine C and Peter Y, who both ordered the salmon entree - it looked good but neither actually said they thought the salmon stood out. A Yelper at another table recognized Nadine and mentioned the hamburger steak plate wasn't to their taste either. I ordered the fish & chips - to compare it with Nico's. The description is, beer & vodka battered ahi belly, salt & pepper slaw, house tartar sauce, house finadene, fries. My three pieces of ahi belly were overcooked. There was no slaw included. The fries were packaged crinkle cup ones - a couple of pieces had unappetizing green ends. There were three wedges of lemon - all dry, and one going bad with a brown end. I was really surprised they cared so little about the plating - in a take away container - that they would give me the bad pieces of fries and lemon. I really hoped to enjoy this but the fish & chips were barely better than a low end drive-in. Maybe things will improve. But for now I prefer the fish and chips and bar service at Nicos Pier 38. This looks like a one and done TOFTT. read more

Thirty Eight - Fish & Chips. Three overcooked pieces. No slaw. Dry lemon wedges w one actually turned brown. Never again. - Seafood Near Me - Urban Honolulu, Hawaii

*chefs kiss* to daysen and his crew! first people in, waiting outside the door before they opened at 5, and basically last people out at 9p on a sunday night. ordered like 90% of the menu: oysters, hamachi, cucumber, cabbage caesar, shrimp toast, octopus, calamari katsu, cauliflower, ahi steak, salmon, moi, crispy potatoes, vietnamese coffee ice cream, shiso mint ice cream, and the sorbet cocktails: classics never die, paradise 2002, reef rider, dock broker, espresso martinis, pinot noir menu is on the smaller more curated side. not crazy extensive like chain restaurants or people who try to do it all. that means you can expect every dish to be well thought out, made with love, and presented like its walking down the red carpet. that being said, you really cant go wrong with anything. though we did not need the side of crispy potatoes since our main came with the same exact potats, i thought they were going to be diff thats why i ordered them. my fave dish was the shrimp toast staff are also super friendly and helpful too. we loved that our waitress was down to play a joke on our one friend who arrived 30min late to dinner read more

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Congratulations on your opening! My foodie friend Che Wai heard that they just opened and wanted to try it out. Signage isn't quite ready yet but they are the former Nami Kaze at Pier 38. As of this post, there's no host, it's open seating. At each table is a QR code to scan for the menu and ordering. Payment is processed through that ordering system and all dishes were served to us in take out containers. Perhaps shortage of staff at this time? We started with the ahi tataki. Incredibly tasty with a delightful ponzu dressing. Super fresh ahi from their market next door, perfectly seasoned and seared. I'm guessing the lunch portion is smaller than the dinner portion, based on the business picture on their Yelp page. Next we had their clam chowder. We wanted to try the lobster bisque but for some reason couldn't find it as an option to order at lunch. Perhaps only offered at dinner time? The clam chowder was flavorful. Then we split the shoyu chicken. It was two huge pieces of chicken over rice. This one missed the mark for us. It wasn't as flavorful as we expected and the chicken was a tad bit on the dry side. Even though they had lots and lots of sauce over the rice. For dessert, we topped off our meal with a delicious chocolate temptation. I'm not sure what happened to the top layer of chocolate on our slice and I would have enjoyed a little bit larger of a slice but otherwise, this satisfied my chocolate crave. Thank you Tre for going above and beyond as our Server and Bartender. At this particular time, it isn't fully stocked, their bar serves wine or beer. Give them a couple of weeks to smooth things out. We look forward to returning and trying other menu items. read more

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Stopped by Thirty Eight for happy hour and had such a great experience! The handhelds were absolutely delicious, and the poke bowl was so fresh and flavorful and only $12!!! Their desserts- esp loved their bread pudding! Great food, relaxed atmosphere, and an awesome spot to unwind. Can't wait to come back for dinner and try all of their new menu additions! read more

Thirty Eight - Seafood Near Me - Urban Honolulu, Hawaii

Great staff. After seeing all the posts, we ordered the moi. I was disappointed. The stir fry was under the fish and it had a lot of liquid. The bottom of the fish became soggy. The top was crispy but I could taste the flour. The calamari katsu was very good. Also, the cabbage caesar. The bubu matcha arare did not match the yuzu sorbet. Very noisy. Don't expect to be able to hear each other. read more

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Located off of Nimitz Hwy on the pier side. A nice little restaurant with amazing chefs. Lunch menu is small but well curated. Try anything and you'll be pleasantly surprised. The mixed plate and miso cod were perfect for lunch. Oysters are a real treat. Very clean, easy parking, great service and fair prices. read more

Thirty Eight - Appetizer shishito peppers. So good. - Seafood Near Me - Urban Honolulu, Hawaii

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We had our lunch here and it was amazing. First, we had the oysters with finadenne and it was so fresh and balanced. Considering that they are next to the pier probably explains why everything is so fresh. My partner doesn't eat oysters because he is concerned mostly about quality, but he tried it and also loved it. A nice zesty start to wake up your taste buds. Next, we had Guava Chili Ahi. It was nicely breaded (crispy on the outside and not dry at all) with the perfect amount of sauce. I love how they added a potato salad since it has this mellow richness but also clean taste that freshens the palate. We also had the A5 Wagyu fat fried rice and it pairs harmoniously with the seaweed. Some ikura or tobiko would have been so good with it. After that, we tried the fish tacos. It was also really fresh, but I wish that there was more crunch to it. Finally, we had the bread pudding and it was so custardy that I was letting it jiggle. It was a refreshing end to the meal. Everything came out beautifully presented. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. The price is honestly really good compared to other places. I wish we could have eaten more!! read more

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Made a reservation via Open Table and were seated a few minutes after arrival. Desk was unmanned and the person who seated us ended up being up our waitress as well. We ordered poke crackers as a starter and it came out momentarily. It was good but it was very small as there were only two crackers about 3" in diameter with some poke sprinkled on top. When done, we waited quite a long time before being able to order entrees. We ordered the mixed plate and miso butterfish. Wait time was long again. When food arrived food looked great but portions are very small. items like Kalbi, fried fresh catch, fried rice on the mixed plate were lukewarm at best. Miso butterfish was okay but only three tiny pieces. Pricey for the portions, slow service, tasty food but wrong temperature made it for an okay experience. May try coming back but not any time soon read more

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Food was awesome! Jade our server was so kind & patient Ambiance was good Took our friends from FL & we all loved it Can't wait to come back read more

We came back for lunch because it's a new fave of mine & this time brought the parents! So happy they kept some of my favorites on their lunch menu, such as the Caesar salad and the calamari katsu, so try that if you haven't. Order the mix plate- it has a little bit of everything! It'll prep you for your next visit when you do dinner instead. Haha! My parents enjoyed it. And our server, Jade, was great. Staff is always friendly here. Recommend either lunch or dinner! read more

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Had a great dinner trying out this new restaurant. Thirty-eight is a new restaurant at Pier 38 in the old Nami Kaze location. There is multiple parking areas around the pier available. The interior has not changes much from Nami Kaze. The staff was very friendly and service was great. The food here is mostly centered around fresh seafood. We tried multiple dishes and drinks. For drinks, the rising phoenix was my favorite. For food the Cabbage Caesar and Spicy Ahi Cracker are must have starters. I was surprised with how much I enjoyed the salad. For mains we had the salmon, chicken and short ribs. The salmon and short ribs were definitely the highlights for me. Admittedly it is a little pricy but I think it's well worth it and will definitely be visiting again. read more

Chicken and waffles were meh. Fish dishes were way better. Service is average. Not very friendly. I hate it when you thank someone and get no response back. First time I've had to ask for utensils to eat after receiving food. read more

Checked out 38 Honolulu, They have a New chef and this brand-new seafood bistro - is the NEW kid on the block -- We visited opening night and is located in the former Namakaze space near Nico's Pier, and it's already making a strong first impression. The vibe is effortlessly cool: casual, comfortable, and trendy, with a beautifully executed Asian-fusion sensibility. The staff was genuinely enthusiastic, inviting, and welcoming throughout the evening. Highlights started with the shrimp toast (absolutely outstanding -- a must), followed by the anchovy cabbage Caesar salad, calamari katsu very similar to a takoyaki style and perfectly blistered shishito peppers. The cocktails we enjoyed were, balanced, and truly some of the most delicious drinks we've had in a while. The passion fruit sour was especially memorable. For the mains, the Moi and Black Cod were cooked flawlessly and packed with flavor. A very exciting new addition to the neighborhood... definitely one to watch. We'll absolutely be returning and recommending "Thirty Eight HONOLULU " to friends and family. See you soon! read more

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Great dinner, lively spot with friendly service and bold flavors. The Michter's neat was an easy sipper; the furikake salmon was perfectly seared and umami-forward, and the black cod was rich and flaky. Calamari katsu was satisfyingly crunchy, hamachi crudo bright and clean, and the shrimp toast was addictive. perfect share starter. Reasonable portions for the price; definitely order the furikake salmon and shrimp toast. read more

Thirty Eight - Menu - Seafood Near Me - Urban Honolulu, Hawaii

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Food was delicious! The crispy fried moi was easily one of the best fish dishes I've had, perfectly golden and crisp on the outside, yet tender and flaky inside, surrounded by a flavor packed medley of chopped mushrooms and lap cheong, it was deeply comforting like tasting something homemade from my childhood. The light seasoning let the freshness of the fish shine, and every bite had that satisfying crunch followed by buttery, delicate flavor. The poke cracker was such a standout appetizer, also super nostalgic as it was served on a childhood snack - senbei (salted rice cracker). The poke was incredibly fresh and well-balanced in seasoning, paired with the crunch of the rice cracker for that perfect texture contrast. It felt elevated yet still comforting, a must-order. I also loved the Cabbage Caesar, which surprised me in the best way because i'm not a cabbage fan. The cabbage gives the salad a heartier crunch than traditional romaine, holding up beautifully to the creamy, savory dressing. It's bright, crisp, and addictive. I wanted so badly to order a second serving. If you're not in the mood for seafood, the hulihuli chicken is an excellent option. It was incredibly juicy and packed with that sweet-savory, slightly smoky flavor that makes hulihuli so satisfying. Tender, flavorful, and cooked just right. Location is another plus, conveniently situated right across from Nico's on the Pier with ample parking, which makes it an easy choice. And they have a full bar available, so it's a great spot to relax and enjoy a drink with your meal. Add delicious food with the amazing wait staff, this is definitely a place I'd return to. I'm excited to try more of their menu. read more

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5/5, amazing food!!! I'd come back again...maybe tomorrow. Plenty of parking. On this island, they deserves a star on its own. The place changed ownership and the ambiance is cute and warm. Looks like they're still trying to figure out some kinks with service but it's not bad for a soft opening. The fish is so fresh and flavor profiles harmonizes well with one another. I do like how my table could share these dishes. I enjoyed the communal aspect of it. Hamachi crudo: 5/5 Fish was fresh and tasty. Even the micro greens worked well in flavor. Cabbage Caesar: 3/5 Delicious and crunchy, but very salty IMO. I loved the tiny crispy fish and capers, but these 2 combo made it too salty. Whole moi: 5/5 It came out extra hot and steamy, love! The lap cheong accompanied it which gave it the asian flavors. Calamari katsu: 5/5 I love their take on this. Instead of cut up calamari, they used a giant "steak" but which gave it a nice "meaty" bite. I'm not mad at it and quite the opposite! Delicious all around. Short ribs: 4/5 I came to a seafood place an ordered met. I know, what a crime! TBH, the short ribs were darn tasty and was perfectly tender. The accompanied mash potatoes a was creamy and decadent. Huli Huli chicken: 4/5 It's on the sweet side so if this is your jam, you'd prob give it a 5/5. Chicken was tender and fell off the bone. Kabocha pumpkin was sweet and delicious. The tossed watercress was a nice touch. read more

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Such an amazing experience at Thirty Eight! Chef Binh was so warm and welcoming, and every dish we tried was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. We ordered the fresh oysters, crispy tots with caviar, hamachi jalapeño, aburi ahi carpaccio, seafood ceviche, calamari katsu, and poke tostadas. Our favorites were definitely the poke tostadas and the crispy tots with caviar! The drinks were amazing too. We'll definitely be back--highly recommend! read more

The food was so good!! Went with my team for lunch and we all ordered the mix plate which had a little bit of everything. The dessert was also great, Vietnamese coffee ice cream was our favorite. read more

My husband surprise me for a early mother's day. He made a reservation for 800pm but since we are early he ask if there's any available for us and I am glad that the host she is very sweet and helpful sorry I forgot her name. She sat us. And it was our first trying this place!!!. The ambiance was nice I love it. The sitting not too much its to close for each other. But its okie. Food was very very awesomely good, yummy. I live seafood. And the price i love it. Its very affordable to enjoy and will not rip ur wallet. Our server is just okie. But all of them is friendly. read more

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