Assorted tonkatsu, Spicy Bibim Soba and Lemon Soba were so amazing and delicious! Service was on point! Decor and music was a vibe! Definitely returning again! 10/10! read more

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The taste and crispness of tonkatsu and shrimp Soba is great The looking drink was refreshing and sweet read more

Tonkatsu Kuro - Shrimp katsu - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We always love the food here! It is fresh and high quality. This is the only place I know that serving soba with tonkatsu together, which is a wonderful and refreshing combo. I really love the lemon soba and tenderloin. The servers are nice and friendly. Food comes out in a decent time. Parking situation is convenient. We usually park in whole food parking lot and walk over. We definitely will come back again! read more

There's a TON of new restaurants in the Ward area. Thank you to Yelp for assisting my friends and I in finding a dinner restaurant. NOTES 1. Ample parking available in the various parking garages in the Ward area. We all chose to park in the garage associated with Whole Foods (this is my preferred garage since the number of parking stall availability is displayed by the entrance). 2. Reservation made via Open Table. Surprisingly, I received a text 15 minutes before our 5:30pm res that our table was ready (which, for me, doesn't really happen). I was grateful, but we all walked in closer to our res time since some of the group were still on their way. 3. The restaurant is not large, IMHO. There are tables against the walls for large parties/groups, and there is an "island" in the middle for single diners and couples. We dined on a recent Saturday, and the seating was nearly full, with the largest group being a family of eight. 4. There was a tablet stationed at the table where diners can place their orders for meals, drinks, and sides. Also, we couldn't find an option/function to pay via the tablet, so we just asked our server to check out. 5. Out visit was in the 2nd half of May 2026. I was with a group of 4, and upon check with the hostess we were seated immediately. It took us nearly a minute to come to that "ah-hah!" moment about the tablet....and to access/navigate its ordering functions. Well, as you can probably guess, we all ordered some various of tonkatsu. I ordered a tonkatsu set/meal, and a pair chose to share a tonkatsu set and the lemon soba, while the 1 in our group chose a half soba half tonkatsu set. Sauces are on the side also. We all enjoyed the food immensely! I finished my entire portion, while others finished what they could and took home their leftovers. The tonkatsu was prepared well and the portions were decent, with one of the girls commenting that the soba was "so much". SERVICE We thought the servers were friendly and attentive. Special commendation to the older gentlemen that assisted us mostly throughout our meal and water refills, cleaning plates, and providing take-home containers. side Note My only critique is that none of that staff directed us to place orders via the tablet. We eventually figured things out, but since this was a first visit to the restaurant for all in our group, an "fyi" about ordering would have been appreciated. It is my personal experience when dining out (in general), that most servers ask diners if this is their "first time dining with us", which didn't happen during this dining adventure. BOTTOM LINE Good food. Good service. We may be back sooner than later. Recommended. read more

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Reservations recommended! It gets really busy during peak hours. Located at Ward, across from Whole Foods. Seems like a spacious restaurant, though not a lot of seating if it gets busy. We ordered the items with the IPad and the robot machine brings the food out along with the server. I wanted to try the combo: yuzu cold noodles and the shrimp and tonkatsu. The noodles was refreshing with a sweet and tangy taste. Tonkatsu was good. The cabbage, miso soup, and rice is unlimited refill. Definitely would order just the tonkatsu dish next time! read more

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I went to the website to make reservations but clicking on the link never went anywhere so I searched and found an open table link where I could see availability. Every 15 minutes was available so no problem getting the time we wanted. That being said when we got there, the place was almost full so it seems like most people do not make reservations. The staff was initially very welcoming to let us know to order on the wall mounted tablet and utensils are in a drawer so under the table. We tried the loin and tenderloin katsu to see the difference. The sets came with miso soup, a small portion of pickled vegetables, bowl of rice, and shredded cabbage. The loin had a little more flavor but despite it being more fatty, it was a little tougher than the tenderloin. We preferred the tenderloin which was softer though a little lighter in flavor. The panko breading stayed on the meat which was good, but I wish it had a little more body to the crust. I would like a little more crunch for the outside. The side dishes were ok, nothing special about them. I forgot to mention the kitchen loads the food on robotic carts that come to your table, but a server then puts it on your table. The restaurant is not that big but I guess that is more efficient so the servers do not have to keep going back to the kitchen for food. We flagged down a server to get more cabbage during our meal and learned that you can use the tablet for refills so keep that in mind as a tip. This may not be the very best tonkatsu in town but it is a very good choice and easier to get reservations than other places. Parking is available nearby at the Whole Foods or entertainment complex garages. read more

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New place I tried yesterday while out in the area. Love that the restaurant was clean and organized with a heavy Japanese influence. I actually felt I was in Japan. They utilized a robot operated server that helped with delivering the meals to each table. The service was quick and efficient with everything ordered from the tablet on the table. What looked like a small meal at forst turned out to be 5 huge deep fried shrimps. The best part...it wasn't mostly batter, it was a thick piece of shrimp on every bite!! Definitely enjoyed my first visit, staff were friendly and helpful and I plan on coming back again. read more

Tonkatsu Kuro - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We ordered the Assorted Katsu Couple Set for $68. It was a full meal with unlimited cabbage, rice and soup. The pork tonkatsu was tender and tasty. The one shrimp per person was a large jumbo shrimp. You can order that Ala carte but I can't imagine eating all five pieces. Very trendy, contemporary decor. Love this restaurant and will be back. read more

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We came for the soba, tried both the soba and katsu and were not disappointed, especially the katsu. It's a bit on the pricey side for katsu but the quality is on a different level so that's worth the price. It's a nice place for dinner. There're robots serving food, so kinda fun to watch. They also have real human servers. Not sure how ethical it is but if you rate them on Yelp they said they would give you a free gelato... Well, I waited till the end of my meal, and I make sure I can give a 5 star otherwise I would honestly not taking the gelato. read more

Back again for an impromptu date night with the hubby :) We were able to walk in with no wait and we were seated in the middle area. I noticed some new soba flavors on the menu, but last time I tried a new flavor, I missed the original one I would order which is the Kuro soba set. I'm always happy with the service and the quality of the food read more

Tonkatsu Kuro - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The vibes here are great! I find it easier and convenient to order on a tablet so I am glad they offer it here. The menu isn't as wide as other tonkatsu places but the sets they do offer, they make it gooood. The shrimp katsu was super crispy and the shrimp inside was juicy! The loin katsu was lean and crispy as well! (Maybe a little bit too much panko) I definitely recommend adding curry sauce as an extra dipping sauce. The curry adds a different flavor whenever you get bored of the tonkatsu sauce. The service here is absolutely amazing. I had trouble opening up my miso soup and they helped and even showed me a trick on how to open it next time! read more

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Food was good and drinks as well. Ordered the couples meal and a honey vin caude drink read more

Tonkatsu Kuro - Couples meal with honey vin chaud - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We went here for a company outing when they only served dinner. The service was fast and the food was great. I wished I had the tonkatsu instead of just eating the shrimp. The shrimps were huuuuge!!!! I couldn't finish it all. We went fairly early and it wasn't too crowded or noisy. read more

Tonkatsu Kuro - Shrimp Katsu - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Was so good I didn't even have time to take a picture before I had to dive right in! I ordered the pork loin katsu and I definitely think it is the best thing on the menu! The meat is so juicy and tender. They give you a pretty good portion too which I was happy about. My friend ordered the Bibim soba (which is cold just as a heads up) and she said she preferred the katsu overall but that the Bibim soba was pretty good too. Would definitely come back :) read more

Tonkatsu Kuro - Pork loin katsu - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Amazing experience! Easy to order on the iPad, food came out super quickly, friendly staff and delicious food! We got the half katsu/soba meal and it was just the perfect amount of good. Will definitely be returning! read more

The food was so good and the robot was so dope and Nico loves the food. Also good parking. Also good food read more

Tonkatsu Kuro - 10/10. Love the robot - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Make reservations on Open Table-quick and easy. Food is great! Tenderloin looks like a small portion, but the nice cut of meat will fill you up. Soba is nice and chewy, just like Japan! Casual dining with slightly fancy vibes- lucky we live Hawaii, shorts are ok. Lots of parking nearby at ward entertainment center or Whole Foods. read more

Tonkatsu Kuro - Lemon soba set-so yummy! - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Tonkatsu Kuro is a modern restaurant conveniently located in the Ward "live, work, play" area. It's adjacent to the back of the Ward Theater building so free parking is a breeze. They specialize in tonkatsu and soba. We ordered a tonkatsu/soba set, a tenderloin katsu, and a loin katsu. All set meals come with unlimited shredded cabbage, rice AND miso soup. This makes the value of the meal a lot better as most other tonkatsu restaurants only offer free cabbage. The loin katsu and shrimp katsu were huge & so bomb! Definitely recommend getting either of those two. A robot brings the food to your table which is very cool & a server simply assists with any refills on cabbage, rice, soup & beverages. All ordering is done thru touch screens at each table. They do offer desserts, but we were so stuffed that we didn't have any room. However we will most definitely be back again soon! Reservations were super easy on OpenTable. read more

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Excellent!! My favorite tonkatsu place right now. It's a little small so I would suggest making reservations but we have walked in as well and gotten seated. Everyone we have come across here is very nice, including the hostesses and servers. We can order on the pad at the table and then a little robot brings the food when it's ready. The servers bring the food from the robot to the table though. So cute! The food is really excellent. The tonkatsu is soooo crispy and delicious. They give refills on the salad and miso soup as well so it's a great deal to me. I love it and will keep coming back! read more

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Great meal!! Large portions and traditional food. Presentation is on the modern side (soba). The mix your own sauce is a fun experience. Free refills on miso soup, rice and cabbage on the sets. Parking is free in the garage across the street. We still had to wait for our table despite making a reservation. Friendly service! read more

Fresh and delicious food. Located in Kaka'ako on the lower corner of Robinson, tucked back by Dean and Deluca, below Onkee. This is a nice spot. They have spacious seating and state of the art ordering and delivery, with a robot bringing the food. Of course humans are there to grab the items and hand everything to you, clear your dishes, etc. The service was nice. Tucked inside of the table were all utensils and napkins. The drawer was in the way of my legs, however...as that isn't something typically located within a dining table. Crossing legs and bumping, knocking, scratching knees, ouch. The drink options can be found online before arriving and this is what you will find onsite as well. They had four beer selections, two highball options, sodas and water. I googled what a highball was and since they serve coke, and a highball is made with whiskey, I asked about having this as an option, but unfortunately no. I was told they do not have a full bar. Hmm, it was ok. I ordered a Kirin draft. All of the katsu items were very well prepared! Perfect. The sauce options were great. I crushed my sesame seeds in preparation and had great dipping for the two person combo, which was priced well. I needed to use the restroom which was not very clean so I was careful. read more

After hearing more positive reviews since we tried this place during their soft opening, decided to give it another try. I tried multiple times during our previous visits to the island to make a decent reso that wasn't late at night. Couldn't make a same night reso so I made one for the following night. After a hike at Makapu'u we were starved and made it just in time. Despite the rain, they were packed with customers at 6 pm. Immediately knew what I wanted. Combo set with soba noodles and katsu. I inhaled the soba noodles as I was hungry. Loved the dashi taste to the chilled broth. Still feel like the soba noodles should be more slurpable like in Japan. 4/5 Note: There were these knats flying around our table the entire time we were trying to enjoy our meals. Somehow it was attracted to the drinks almost diving into my soup and eventually doing so when I was finished. That was a bit annoying. When I delved into the hot food, I was pretty satisfied. The texture and crunch of the panko was so light and flaky. Batter was nicely seasoned. I really enjoyed the tartar sauce. It was creamy and delish, and not like the overly relish ones you have at American restaurants. The pork was tender and also nicely buttered and fried. I remember the 1st time I came it was a bit oily but it seems like they figured this out. The refilled our cabbage salad which was nicely shredded and appetizing. The sesame dressing paired well with it. This time we ordered the Lemon Assam Tea and Strawberry Hibiscus. Both were very refreshing and nicely blended. read more

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- Location and parking is easy to find. - Staff are pleasant and attentive - Food is consistently cooked well and exceeds expectations - A bit pricey; but that is to be expected in the Ward area. 5 Stars. read more

My first visit here was so good I came back a week later and brought friends with me. Love the service, love the food even more. Everything here was amazing (again)!!! I will definitely come back (again). read more

Came here on a Friday with a 4:45pm reservation and by 5pm the restaurant was full! Nice spacious interior and a tablet ordering system. The staff were lovely and helpful, attentive and the little robot delivering the meals was fun! I got the perilla soba and half katsu set. I don't usually like cold noodles but it turned out to be my favourite part of the meal. Sesame seed flavored and not too saucy, it was delicious and refreshing. The katsu breading was crispy and light but the pork wasn't as juicy as what I would have liked. My friend got the spicy tsuyu soba a the server said it wasn't too spicy but she said it was, hehe. The lime sparkling ade was good and my eonnies enjoyed their $5 happy hour draft beers. The katsu set comes with rice, miso and cabbage which is refillable throughout your meal. They also have tonkatsu sauce, sesame sauce and a yuzu ponzu sauce on the table to use as you please. All sets came with a 'truffle' sauce which was nice and garlicky. I couldn't really taste the truffle though. For dessert it looked like they only had 5 types of gelato, 4 of which were sold out so we didn't order any. read more

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Generous Tonkatsu and Robot Service? Count Me In. If you want tonkatsu with complimentary miso soup, salad, and rice refills, and you do not want to wait five months for a reservation, Tonkatsu Kuro is the place to go. You can order on the tablet at your table or through a server. A robot brings the food out, and the server drops it off. It is kinda fun to watch. I got the shrimp katsu, which came with five pieces of the largest shrimp I have ever seen in my life. They were delicious. The tartar sauce that came with it made each bite even better. Reservations are highly recommended. We got lucky and walked in around 8 PM on a Friday night and were seated right away. Crispy katsu, endless refills, and a robot bringing your food? Tonkatsu Kuro delivers on flavor and fun without the months-long wait. read more

Tonkatsu Kuro - Shrimp katsu - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

December 2025 Tonkatsu Kuro is located at the Ward Village. Parking is plentiful in the parking garages without having to pay. The area is quite clean and not overcrowded which is a plus! The food is delicious with a beautiful interior. The restaurant is spacious with high ceilings. You order your food from the tablet at your table. The staff were very friendly and provided help as needed. Would def come back! read more

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The food is so delicious. I enjoy the quick service. You order with an iPad and it's super easy. You can even get free refills on the cabbage, rice, and miso soup. The ambiance is very modern and contemporary. It's very cute. read more

Tonkatsu Kuro - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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The food ordering process was easy with the table top smart pad and the food was delivered promptly. There are sauces for the shrimp and tonkatsu on the table so you can mix, experiment and choose how to season your food. The cold soba was definitely different and worth trying. We'll be back again! read more

Tonkatsu Kuro - Soba and tenderloin combo + Tonkatsu shrimp! - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Was able to reserve dinner with friends for a Saturday night. Was seated right away, you order your food on the iPad and food comes out in a timely manner. The food came out and tasted delicious, my husband and I shared the couples meal and was able to try the different pork and shrimp, it's similar to ginza and tonkatsu tamafuji, definitely light battered. We enjoyed it, there is more tables inside, one whole table that people share which I thought was weird. read more

Tonkatsu Kuro - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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We had reservations for a large party (12+) and were split up along 3 booths. I shared the assorted Couple Katsu Set with a friend. It was a ton of food. I loved that I was able to try all three types of katsu with the set. The food was delicious and definitely some of the best katsu I've had. I also enjoyed TJ experience of hand grinding my own sesame seeds for dipping sauce. The downside to our experience was that we felt rushed the entire time. The wait staff kept telling us they had another reservation coming in for the table we were at. I think we were there for less than an hour. Considering that we had the reservation and the rest of the restaurant was practically empty, it was very frustrating to be rushed. read more

This is the best Tonkatsu place I have been too! The staff were so friendly, especially Dar! She was so helpful when we called to make reservations. The restaurant is a smaller establishment, but with great distancing from other parties. The quality of food is fresh and great! The pork and shrimp katsu came out crispy and cooked to perfection! I love the sets as they come with rice, miso soup, a small side vegetable, and cabbage. We also tried the cold soba dish and that was such a refreshing dish to add to our meal! I will definitely be back to try more items in the menu! read more

Tonkatsu Kuro - Shrimp Tonkatsu - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Fast, tasty, efficient. Even family friendly, my 4 year old loves it. Convenient parking at Ward Village, order via IPad and food comes fairly quickly. I love places that do one thing and one thing well. Tonkatsu is their main thing and there really isn't another option in the immediate area so if you're craving that, this is the best fix! We came on a Saturday and there wasn't a wait because it's a pretty efficient turnover of tables. They will ask you to stroller check since it's not a large area but the staff is kind and friendly. Definitely is a neighborhood favorite! read more

Another fantastic spot for tonkatsu! The restaurant is conveniently located in Ward, so parking is stress-free--you can park at Whole Foods and walk over. The space is on the smaller side, so if you're coming with a larger group, I'd recommend making a reservation in advance. Ordering is done through an iPad, which is quick and efficient, and the servers bring everything straight to your table. I ordered the bibim soba with the pork set, and it was excellent. I was worried the noodles might be too spicy, but they were perfectly balanced. The pork was not overly greasy, with a crispy crust and a juicy inside. I also appreciated that they offered two different salad dressings for the cabbage. Overall, I'd definitely come back! read more

Tonkatsu Kuro - bibim noodles + pork set - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

the interior is much more modern and elevated than i expected! i think it's a very cute restaurant, simple enough to bring any type of guest (friends, family, coworkers, maybe even a date). service was very attentive, helpful, and friendly! i got the combo set with kuro soba-- the prices seem a bit high, but you actually get a generous portion which makes it worth your money (imo). the soba was fantastic! i'm not exactly sure what they do, but it's a little more rich and flavorful than your standard soba. definitely try it with the wasabi! so delicious. the tonkatsu was also very well done; i like mine with mustard and some salt (the combo doesnt come with mustard but you can easily ask for some). my shrimp katsu was GIANT and super fresh & juicy! i was pleasantly surprised. would recommend!! the only thing to note is they will kick you out at 1.5hrs (we were asked to leave before then), especially if they have another reservation. we were done eating but i can imagine that would be a bit irritating if i was trying to catch up with someone / talk more. read more

Tonkatsu Kuro - combo half soba half tonkatsu set - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

AMAZING FOOD AND SERVICE! all the staff were extremely helpful, i asked for togarashi & i got it right away within 0.5 seconds! the ambiance was amazing as well because of the decor, it felt very high end and nice. took a picture after i started eating because it was so good read more

Tonkatsu Kuro - food - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Came to try this place out. My wife made the reservation. My family and I got seated pretty quickly. We're from out of town and was our first time. We also brought our son who's less than a year old. The host was very kind and helpful. The waiter was attentive and great. However during our visit there. The robot almost ran into me, as I was adjusting my son on his high chair, not once but twice. Some other waiter made a joke about it, I was pissed so I responded back rude. Especially since it almost ran into me and could've hit my son, lastly. What upset me especially since it is a restaurant, one, had one bathroom , with no changing table. Which kinda sucked for those who plan on bringing their baby there less than a year old. read more

Both food and service were excellent! The katsu was juicy and tender, the rice was fluffy and flavorful. Miso soup was very comforting and the soba was light and refreshing. Definitely recommend. Oh, and the robot was cute and fun to watch. read more

This place never misses!!! The pork tenderloin katsu was so tender and crispy, the shrimp katsu was big and juicy, and the lemon soba was so refreshing. The couple entre was a perfect size for 6 people, and we ordered some extra shrimp on the size. Service was very quick too! read more

Tonkatsu Kuro - Couple entree - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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