Japanese curry here always hits! I love that they're generous with the katsu, and I always leave…read morefeeling full and satisfied. The curry itself is super flavorful, rich, and comforting. I also really like the deep-fried tako, although I do wish they gave more pieces as the portion is very small. I only got 6 pieces last time. The restaurant has a casual, laid-back vibe, and the service is always fast. Definitely a solid spot whenever I'm craving Japanese curry!

@fortunefoodfinds: "I'll take CURRY of you! Haven't had CURRY HOUSE CoCo ICHIBANYA in what seems…read morelike forever. Ordered my go-to Chicken Cutlet/Cheese with added corn, Fried Chicken for da hubz, Kid's Curry x 2 + a side order of Chicken Cutlet, n' a side of Shrimp Shumai. My favorite n' what completes the meal is the pickled daikon to top it all off. This definitely hit the spot, we all highly enjoyed it a lot!" SERVICE: fast n' friendly INTERIOR: good amount of booth n' diner style seating EXTERIOR: in the McCully Shopping Center WAIT TIME: got seated right away, after placing our order the food came out in maybe 10 mins, no more than 15 mins PARKING: free lot, narrow spaces OVERALL COMMENTS: food is always good n' the price is great. It was our first time getting the kids curry n' our Keiki loved it n' everything it came with. My chicken cutlet was crispy, a big size, n' the curry is so delicious. Da hubz inhaled the fried chicken plate. The shrimp shumai are small fried pieces, but for the price it's a good deal. Highly recommend if you're wanting Japanese curry!

I think I just found my new favorite curry place!…read more The service was so friendly and fast, and my meal came out HOT. That alone already made me happy, but then I saw the price and was even more impressed. I kept it simple and got the chicken katsu with rice and curry. Nothing fancy, but man, that curry was GOOD. It was comforting, flavorful, and exactly what I was craving. I also got the vegetable croquette, and I really enjoyed that too. The price was great, the food was good, and I honestly walked away feeling like I found a little hidden gem. I'm always excited when I find a place that gives me good food without making me feel like I overspent. Definitely adding this one to my go-to list!

This was SO good. I had the stewed chicken curry and it was ono. Rich, comforting, and with this…read morelovely peppery kick that made the curry seriously addictive. N had the chicken katsu curry and loved hers too. The crispy katsu with all that curry sauce was a winner. The menu is huge, the portions are generous, and the whole thing feels wonderfully unfussy. Nothing fancy, just really satisfying Japanese curry done right. One of those meals where you finish and immediately think, yep, I'd come back here.

WOW!!! This is a…read moresmall establishment that seat 28 people max. There is a parking lot behind the restaurant. The staff is friendly and the food came our fairly quick. The curry sauce is rich and delicious! I ordered the chicken katsu curry and added the fluffy egg on top. The portion is perfect, the eggs are cooked like a soft scramble. If you aren't used to seeing the egg whites still undercooked, you may want to forgo the fluffy egg. Overall, I loved this place and look forward to returning and trying different entrees on the menu.

I first visited Jugem when they opened several years ago. They specialize in Coedo Curry which…read moreincludes beef in it's roux - and as I was a vegetarian for a short time- I had to avoid them for a couple of years. I ordered their Curry Udon this afternoon...for a late lunch / early dinner. Add-on of tonkatsu or chicken katsu. Also, don't sleep on their katsu. Waited about twelve minutes after walking in and requesting takeaway. Curry, udon, and tonkatsu were all excellent. On the corner of South King St. and Ke'eamoku St. Open 1000a to 800p daily. Street metered parking but they have a shared parking lot with a one way entrance on King an an exit on Ke'eamoku.

One of my favorite ramen spots on island! The broth is rich and good and high quality! Their ramen…read moreis also excellent as well and has the perfect texture and is very tasty. I've tried several of their ramen before and I've never gotten disappointed. Their char siu is yummy along with their bok choy and oyster. I have tried the miso base, shoyu and spicy base and all were very delicious! Free parking in front of their store and they serve fresh water with lemon taste, which elevates from regular drinking water. Great customer service, definitely a must go. The decor is also great.

Rai Rai Ramen in Kailua was busy and parking was limited out front. It was raining that day, so we…read morewere glad my cousin had a truck and could manage one of the tighter stalls. My cousin's two kids love this place and insisted it has the best fried rice. I'm usually not a big fried rice person, but I was curious and tried it. I can see why people like it. I ordered the shrimp katsu ramen with a shoyu egg. The broth and noodles were excellent and really the highlight of the dish. I wasn't a huge fan of the shrimp katsu on its own since it was a bit chewy, but once it soaked in the broth, it was much better. The portion size was just right, filling without being too much. Overall, a solid ramen spot, especially if you're already in Kailua.

I had never been inside Daiichi Ramen at Kailua's Aikahi Shopping Center until August 2026, but my…read moregirlfriend and I went here on a Monday evening (she's actually been here a couple times years ago) and the service was pretty good along with the ramen and overall portions. The prices are not too bad either. I tried the vegetable ramen and we shared the 6-piece gyoza side order and the food was great.

The absolute worst Ramen I have ever had. The chasu in the Raman was very tough not tender, created…read moreindigestion and stomach issues. It was not even edible. There was no one in the restaurant when I went into order should've been a signal to turn away.

Tried this place for the first time yesterday & already want to go back to try other dishes!…read moreMy friend & I ate the kim chee combo w/chicken katsu, pork fried rice, 4 gyoza, & a side of kim chee. I thought tge kim chee was a good level if heat, but my friend could only eat 1 piece. We both ate a little more than half of everything & took home leftovers. I am not a fan if katsu (chicken or pork) because it tends to be oily, but I took a chance & so glad I did! Ayame's chicken katsu was not oily & it was crispy/crunchy. I also don't like katsu sauce (don't judge), so I ate it w/the gyoza dipping sauce I made & I was happy! I would like to try their curry & ramen on future trips. And I just saw, they have mapo tofu curry! That sounds interesting! One of my friend's roommate always gets the pineapple chicken katsu fried rice. I need to try that, too! See... many future trips! Sorry, I didn't think of taking a picture or making a review. The owners are very nice & attentive! It's close to the satellite city hall at Windward City Shopping Center, more towards McD's.

So glad we drove from north shore to Kailua for Ayame! Everything we had was delicious! The food is…read morehigh quality for a good price. The portions were big! We both had leftovers, which we are going to enjoy tomorrow! It was a slow night, so we got to talk to the staff a bit. My wife was really happy they had Pokemon cards for sale!

One of the best tonkatsu spots I've had! Everything was so delicious, and the portions are very…read moregenerous. I'd definitely recommend sharing so you can mix and match and try a few different meats. The Wagyu was a standout -- incredibly tender, flavorful, and such a fun experience since you get to cook it yourself right at the table. The tonkatsu was perfectly crispy on the outside while still juicy and tender inside. I also loved how kid-friendly they were! They had kid dishes and utensils ready, which is always such a nice touch when dining out with little ones. Great food, generous portions, and a fun experience for the whole family. Definitely a spot I'd come back to next time we're in Oahu!

I've been coming here for quite some time. It originally started as a Tonkatsu restaurant right…read morenext to a Soba spot. Later they took over the Soba side and opened the Yoshoku section, and now it seems like they've merged everything -- though the menu feels mainly Tonkatsu-focused. I made a mistake this time and didn't order my usual Pork Tenderloin Katsu. I tried the Oyster Mix Katsu (Oyster, Shrimp, Pork Loin), and the seafood pieces had way too much breading -- the actual seafood was maybe half the size of the whole piece, which was disappointing. My partner ordered the Bairin Mix Katsu, so I got to try the Minced Pork Katsu, and that was amazingly delicious. Service was great, and we got a 20% Kamaʻaina discount plus parking validation for the Bank of Hawaii lot for 1.5 hours. One lady made it sound like she was giving us extra time, but the website says 1.5 hours anyway. Note to myself: stick with the Pork Tenderloin Katsu or the Minced Pork Katsu next time.

Still the best tonkatsu in town. They recently moved to a bigger space downstairs in the same…read morebuilding, and even with the upgrade, it still gets crowded fast. We've been lucky enough to be seated when they open without a reservations. It does fill up fairly quickly after opening. Service remains excellent, the food is consistently delicious, and they do validate. You won't be disappointed. My family go‑to is the pork tenderloin with two shrimp and mixed rice, chicken katsu, or tonkatsu - always a favorite.

We somehow snagged a last minute reservation for the next day, but reservations are definitely the…read moreway to go here. They release reservations about a month in advance, and I highly recommend booking if you're able to as soon as you can. Even with a reservation, there was still a wait. We arrived around 6:45 PM for our 7 PM reservation and they had already stopped accepting walk ins. We were seated around 7:10 PM, so definitely expect some extra waiting even with a reservation. Once we were seated, though, the food was absolutely worth it. We had the chicken katsu, sizzling miso, minced pork, shrimp and chicken, and a katsu sandwich to go. The chicken katsu was AMAZING and easily the best katsu we had on the island. The sizzling miso was also amazing, and the shrimp and chicken was great. The minced pork was probably our least favorite, but still decent. And the katsu sandwich we took to go was amazing as well. I also really enjoyed the sesame at the table. You grind it yourself and then mix in the sauce, so you get that fresh sesame flavor right before eating. It was a fun little part of the meal and made the whole experience feel more interactive. The only real downside was how cramped the table for two felt once all the dishes, side dishes, sauces, and everything else arrived. There is a lot going on at the table, so there isn't much room to spare. My only real complaint was actually how they handle the waiting area. The space is tiny and was absolutely packed with people waiting to be called. They told us to wait inside, but there was plenty of room outside where people could have waited instead. It would have made the tiny indoor area much less crowded and easier for everyone.

My partner and I got the red curry fish and the pork + poke. We really enjoyed both, and this may…read morebe our favorite dinner spot in Kailua so far! We came a bit late, and it seems like our service was a tad delayed with servers helping all the other late birds. Very understandable, and everyone was very kind. Pretty spacious.. we sat inside, but will have to come back for the yummy looking drinks at the bar!

Their garlic chicken is my go-to when I dont feel like cooking. Consistently so so good…read more Love the fact that they actually stay open until their posted closing time, unlike soooo many other Kailua spots. V is my favorite server. I always look forward to her smile.

Great service and the rice is wonderful... i've been to pricer places where the rice was dry and…read moreflavorless... Shame on them! DOMO is so much better... I had tempura and steak... Even the steak was done perfectly thank you so much. You are my go to Japanese food place., And that saying a lot because I lived in Japan and we still go every year

This cozy 9-table restaurant owned by a husband & wife is my go to place when I'm craving shrimp &…read morevegetable tempura. It's crunchy and hot and nicely presented. The dipping sauce is tasty.