Went for mother's day. Was not busy at all and did not have to wait to be seated. Food was delicious and reasonably priced. I personally loved the beef skewers and pork intestine skewers, they were sooo good! The cucumber salad was also very good, it had freshly chopped garlic and cilantro which I think adds a very nice touch when you're eating such greasy foods. Oyster omelet was not that great. It was a special we tried and I would not get it again. Other than that everything was good and not too expensive. Would come here again :) read more

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Very cutesy and photo op vibe, def a good spot for a gal meet up to catch up and small bite. Made reservations and thank goodness because I could imagine it being poppin with all the traffic of Kareoke people. Personally wasn't "wowed" with any of the skewers or plates, pretty straight forward spiced meat and simple green bean dish... Did enjoyed the mackerel fish though, nice and crispy. Paired nicely after squeezing the slice of lemon. read more

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Stopped in on a Sunday night on the way to an event and was looking for a quick bite. Even though it was busy, the space never felt too loud or overwhelming. We ordered a few skewers and a couple of drinks. Everything came out quickly, the portions were solid for the price, and it was exactly what we needed--quick, tasty, and efficient. In and out without any stress. Next time, I'd love to come back with a bigger group. It feels like the kind of place that's perfect for sharing lots of dishes and making a night out of it. read more

Volcano Skewer House - Drink menu - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

With all the hype this place was getting we figured we try it. Epic fail. The food was just ok. No wonder why the beef and lamb skewers is a dollar each. Omg the meat on the skewers were VERY SMALL. Basically if u put all the meat together it equaled to a bbq beef stick from the carnival. The scallops were in a shell with long rice around it. When u look for the scallop it was the size of the little muscle that is on the shell. The noodles was ramen noodles just stirred up with some bean sprouts and onion. We got there at a little after 430 and we asked the guy if they were open. He seemed like we were bothering him. He paused and said yes. Mind u they open at 430. The place is ok clean but kind of reminded me of more like a bar scene than a restaurant. Even my husband was not impressed and he usually doesn't say much but he said he wouldn't go back. To me not worth it. read more

As an American-born Chinese (ABC), I firmly believe you don't go to Chinese or Taiwanese spots for the service - you go for the food or the value. With that said, the lamb and the beef were decent, but I'd skip the overcooked chicken skin. The young girl working there was nice and as helpful as she could be, especially as the small dining space was starting to fill up around 11:30PM. One of my biggest dining turn-offs is being exposed to secondhand smoke while eating. Unfortunately, there was a table of three people smoking less than a foot from the door so that ruined it for us. I'd like to revisit in the near future to try some of the other items and hopefully have a better experience. read more

Volcano Skewer House - 2, maybe 3 smokers smoking throughout their dinner. - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I have been here so many times I didn't realize that I never left a review. Volcano Skewer House is a very small establishment, with around ~8 tables, some only able to seat two people. This is supposed to be a drink and eat spot, like a izakaya but Chinese style. However I just like to eat so that is what I usually come here to do. My must orders: * Scallion Pancake: 10/10 perfectly crispy but also dense and nice a really nice bite to it. It is pretty oily but the taste and texture makes it worth it * Beef Intestine: 10/10 gamey but in the best way possible. If you can handle the less "ordinary" cuts of meat, I would recommend this heavily, it is flavorful to the max. It is also crunch on the outside and fatty on the inside * Beef Skewer: 9/10 just a must order, nothing SPECIAL but its tender, fatty (on some parts), and flavorful * Lamb Skewer: 9/10 also just another must order, same as beef but just gamey if you're an enjoyer of that. * Chicken Gizzard: 9.5/10 I really enjoy the crunch and bite to it, also seasoned perfectly like everything else * Beef Tongue: 8.5/10 usually a must order for me at skewer places, but this spot seems to cut their beef tongue quite thick so it was less tender than I usually like it. I would heavily recommend this spot, especially for late night drink and eats or overall grubs. read more

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Finally got to try this place out after it being on my list forever! We walked in on a Saturday night and it's pretty empty... I was like oh-oh but still decided to give it a shot We got some skewers and some seafood dishes. The garlic oysters were pretty good. The meat was seasoned with a slightly vinegary taste in the sauce and I'm just not a huge fan, same for the clams with vermicelli. It might be the taste of some Chinese region, but I've had Chinese skewers before in LA and I was expecting more of a cumin taste than the marinade they used. I got the chicken hearts and I could taste they weren't very fresh... the quality of the meat was ok and I'm not a big fan of their seasoning either... The scallions pancake was really greasy but nonetheless it was crispy and savory, just wish there's more scallion. The eggplant was not bad but again it's a bit oily for me. Our server was nice, but she wasn't attentive enough. She was at the back and didn't come and ask us what we needed. I had to keep flagging her down for napkins, more utensils, etc. I gotta say their prices were pretty reasonable though. A seafood dish was less than $20. The whole time we were there, no one came in to sit down and eat. So weird. I don't take that as a good sign... Not sure if we'll be back... we were really hoping to like it. :-/ read more

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If you love Chinese-style BBQ, skewers, and tableside fire shows, this place is a must-try in Honolulu! We came with a group of friends and had an absolute blast. The menu has tons of options -- lamb, beef, chicken wings, shrimp, corn, mochi, tofu -- all served on skewers and grilled to smoky perfection. You pick your skewers, they grill it right there, and you get to dip them in a variety of flavorful sauces. Everything came out hot, juicy, and full of bold, savory flavor. We also tried a few drinks -- they have soju and beer, which pair perfectly with the grilled meats. Prices are reasonable, portions are solid, and the vibes are perfect for a casual night out, date night, or group hang. Pro tips: Go with a group so you can try more skewers Try the lamb and mochi skewers -- Service was friendly and fast, and the staff made great recommendations. I'll definitely be back again soon. read more

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Excellent Chinese style dry rub of spices, bursting with flavor on grilled meats or veggies! The seasoning is not salty and you can select your level of chili heat. I really enjoyed this eatery, where the skewers are cooked for you in their kitchen and served on a safe heated tray. You do not leave the restaurant smelling like smoke but you do leave with a very satisfied tummy! The variety of grilled meats came out first. When I tasted the fish tofu skewer, I thought that was my favorite. Then I instantly fell in love with their tofu skin skewers and ordered more! But then the rest of our order came out and I couldn't pick just one favorite. I was pleasantly surprised with their seasoned chives. There are mixed reviews on their garlic eggplant but I really enjoyed that dish. If you haven't tried their scallion pancake, I highly recommend that, it's so crispy and tasty....we ordered another one! Their customer service was fabulous, very attentive and accommodating. Our seating area was clean. I enjoyed listening to the Chinese music playing on their big screen. Everything we ordered was excellent! Will totally be a repeat customer here :) read more

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Great food good price. Super pretty waitress/host. Would go again and nice vibe. The restaurant was clean and upbeat

Romantic and fun date spot for those who are interested in trying something you can tell your friends about. This restaurant is located near Walmart in town. ADA accessible entrance, though it might be a tight fit. We had the sweetest waitress here, Vicki, who was attentive and went above and beyond for us. At the end of our meal we wanted to order their dessert, but they were out. Vicki found some Melona bars in the freezer that I think were the cook's personal stash and gave them to us with a smile. Thank you Vicki for making our stay special. The skewers here are delicious. You can order the perfect amount to be full without wasting any food. Great for groups who want to try lots of different things. The cucumber salad was a nice balance to all the meats. The only thing we can think of to make this even better, is if iSing (karaoke bar) next door and Volcano Skewer House partnered up :) these skewers would make the perfect karaoke food. read more

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This was the first time I've been here and it was overall enjoyable. It's a small restaurant with maybe 6 tables at most. We got the cucumber salad as well as the lamb, beef tendon, chicken gizzard, chicken heart, beef tongue, pork belly, and another beef one that I can't remember. It was relatively cheap with each set being $5 (I believe it ranged between 2-5 skewers per set depending on what kind of meat you ordered). They all had the same seasoning, which tasted good but it was a little in the spicy side and you can definitely tell it had msg in it (not a big deal to me, but just as a heads up). The cucumber salad was a good accompaniment to the meats. I'd definitely come back here if I'm in the area, but also wouldn't go out of my way to come here. read more

Volcano Skewer House - Cucumber Salad with our skewers - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I've always seen this place while passing by, and it's been on my list to try out since I love skewers. I typically park at Walmart and walk over. It's quite a small place and their service was quick and attentive. The food was okay, but it wasn't special in my opinion. The pork belly was quite dry and tasteless but the beef and lamb were pretty good. I love Chinese spices and herbs but the flavor here lacked the intensity for me. It was nice to try but I don't think I would go back, especially considering the price which was quite high ($5 for most skewers). read more

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VOLCANO SKEWER HOUSE If you're looking for a spot to grab a quick bite or a late-night snack, check out @volcanoskewerhouse Volcano Skewer House. It's a small, cozy joint specializing in Chinese-style skewers and small plates. They've got a great selection of skewers like lamb, beef, chicken, and pork, along with tasty dishes such as scallion pancakes, enoki mushrooms, and seafood. The seasoning is on point, and this special spice mix sets it apart. Plus, they serve the skewers on a warmer right at your table, which I thought was pretty cool. Overall, I had a blast trying out their dishes, and I'm returning for more of their squid and garlic oysters. There's just something about food on sticks that makes it so enjoyable to eat! Volcano Skewer House 888 Sheridan St. Honolulu, HI 96814 (808) 398-1960 Reservations or walk-ins available Parking, valet ($2/hr), or street parking available #queeniesfoodjourney #queeniesdiabadassfoodjourney #diabeticfoodie #volcanoskewerhouse #hawaiistagram #hawaiieats #hawaii #honolulu #eathawaii #hawaiifoodscene read more

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They have a parking behind but it is not a convention parking, parking attendant has to park for you. So, even the store owner will tell you to park at Walmart. When we enter the restaurant, that was a empty table, however, a customer's baby stroller was blocking the table, so the waitress instead of moving the stroller to clear the space for us to seat. she tell us to sit outside the restaurant in the open area which does not make sense. So I told her, why don't you just move the baby stroller and let us sit there? She did but she doesn't seem so happy doing so. Service was pretty sub-par, no smile at all, we asked for water but she forgot. We ask for paper napkins, we have to go to the counter to remind her. As for the food, you do not have to grill your own skewers, they cook it and bring to your table. They set up a warmer to keep your skewers hot but it was so weak, the meat do not feel warm or hot while placed on the warmer. We like the crayfish dish, spicy but not over powering. The salad was so so. The skewers meat are all cut into small pieces but $5 for 5 skewers, not bad. Since this is our first visit, we over ordered and end up has a lot of food. They do have a share bathroom on the same floor which you access with security code. Over all, the food is Ok, but the service was not that good. BTW, they charge 3% if you pay with credit card. read more

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Food was good!!!SERVICE was okie!!! The price is not so good for a small amount!!! Ambiance was not so!!!

Saw a write up of this place in a magazine so we decided to try it. It's a small restaurant with only a few tables. The benches they have you sit on are hard wood. Though we were the first customers and only a couple groups came after us, service was slow. Got a variety of foods including the seabbass, garlic eggplant, green beans, enoki mushrooms and beef and tendon skewers. The meat is served in 1 oz portions on the skewers and were chewy and overcooked. Though we asked for nonspicy fish, it was still spicy and too spicy for the others in my party. The grilled veggies were good though and had great flavor. read more

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Service was a little slow but they were still friendly. The atmosphere is interesting and kinda fun. Karaoke at the bar so it's a little lively. The skewers flavor was really good. The sliced shank was good with the green onion pancake. The flavors are a little more sweet. Overall a good experience. Spot doesn't have many tables so I assume it could be difficult to get a seat on Friday Saturday nights. read more

Volcano Skewer House - Mixed skewers - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My favorite implementation of this style of skewer. Very reasonable, clean. Bring some pillows because the chairs are not comfy. read more

Volcano Skewer House - Fish Tofu Skewer - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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We didn't have this spot on our list, but I'm so glad we stumbled upon it! Though seemingly simple menu, the dishes were well-executed and extremely flavorful! We even ordered repeats of our faves-- scallion pancake (an absolute must try! insanely thin, crispy, flaky) and well-seasoned dry rub lamb/ beef skewers. The pancake and enoki mushroom (another must try! explosion of crunchiness & juiciness) preparations & seasonings were so unique, unlike anything we've ever tasted. With only a few tables, it felt homey and intimate. The waitress was so sweet, attentive, and kind. We'd definitely make it a point to visit again next time on the island! read more

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We did a comparison with Khan Skewer restaurant so you don't have to. It's NOT children friendly. As I originally got food delivered for my son. PLEASE LABEL AS SPICY. Seasonings.. Salt & pepper is enough to season the meats. Idk if it was marinated in a sauce. But there was way too many sesame seeds. We got the bacon w/ enoki mushroom (1 piece) it was good but smaller than KSR. All placed in one bag I had to look back at the photo to see which was which. Family liked the pork belly the best. Lamb was waaay too tiny. Would've been perfect for my son but too spicy. More stick than meat.. We also got it delivered through door-dash. I maybe go to Waikiki 3-5 times a year for dinner. Not worth it as you'll still be hungry. read more

what can I say, fast service, good food, CHEAP food, and colorful place. what can you ask for more? i love chinese skewers and always had a regular spot. this might be my new regular spot cause of how good, cheap, and fast everything is! will be coming back again! read more

Quite a small place to dine at but the food was quite good! There were about 6 tables inside but my party of 3 didn't wait too long to get seated. We mainly got skewers (lamb, beef, chicken heart, and quail eggs) and lamb was by far our favorite, and the skewers were well seasoned. We also got the garlic eggplant, scallion pancake, cucumber salad, and scallops and they were all very good too. If you like garlic, you'll definitely like garlic eggplant and cucumber salad. The price point was good for the amount we ate imo (the three of us were stuffed, got about 30 skewers in total plus all the other dishes and it was about 110$ total?). Would definitely come again whenever I visit Hawaii next! read more

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This Chinese skewer spot has ignited an addiction to what I call "fireflakes". It's the spicy seasoning mix that they have on the tables to pair with the skewers-- and it is spicy, savory, umami that lingers in the best way. To be honest, we actually made reservations to this restaurant thinking it was another skewer spot we've all already been to- but I'm so glad that we were able to check Volcano Skewer House out. They actually have both indoor and two outdoor tables -- if it wasn't raining when we came by we would've sat outside with our dog. Skewers are around $5 and can come in sets of 1-3 skewers per order. For three of us, we ordered A LOT: Lamb, beef, chicken, beef tendon, beef tripe, pork belly, bacon and enoki. My favorites are between te beef tendon and beef tripe - just the best texture and the perfect vehicle for the fireflakes. We also got their garlic eggplant, garlic oysters, and the scallion pancake. I'd probably pass on the scallion pancake and garlic oysters next time -- but I will ALWAYS get the garlic eggplant. read more

Dinner in Honolulu, Hawaii... Looking for a late night meal, we searched our Yelp apps and found Volcano Skewer House. Located on the Ground Level of the 808 Sheridan Center, we found free street parking on Sheridan Street. Service was very friendly and welcoming - especially since we didn't have reservations. A table was being cleaned when we arrived, and we were lucky to get it! We ordered the beef, chicken, and lamb skewers - and asked for "no spicy". A small bowl of spices was placed on the side, but the chicken skewers were still spicy hot. The lamb wasn't too gamey, and the beef wasn't too tough. There was a tray which stayed warm by candles under it. The skewers were placed on the tray. Our used skewers went into the designated receptacle. We also had the scallion pancake - crispy and a bit oily. The Garlic Eggplant was disappointing. It smelled delicious, but had a spicy topping with strange flavors and some kind of noodles. Overall, it was a fun experience! We enjoyed the whimsical decor and were happy that we didn't have to cook our own food! Next time, we should get the mushrooms, corn, green beans, and bean curd! read more

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My friends and I went to Volcano Skewer House for the first time. The service was great and we ordered a lot. Scallion Pancake, pork belly skewers, beef tendon skewers, and century egg & Tofu Salad. My favorite was the Scallion Pancake. I like how light and crispy it was. My favorite skewer was the pork tendon skewer. We order slightly spicy on the skewers. So, I liked the light spice season on the pork tendon. The century egg & Tofu Salad was pretty good. A light tofu salad dish. My friends really enjoyed the century egg and tofu salad dish. The skewers are small but for the price. It's worth it. $5 for 1-4 pieces of skewers. If you ccombine those skewers portions together, a decent portion. Nice to share around with friends. We were all full at the end of the dinner. We I come back again? Yes, i would. read more

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Top 3 skewers: 1. Lamb 2. Chicken 3. Beef The cucumber salad is amazing, I get it each time. I forgot how good this place is and am looking forward to coming back many more times! Good meal and reasonable price! read more

This is a small shop that serves skewered meat and other specialty Chinese dishes. Service was okay, kinda basic. The waitress didn't ask if we've been here/what to order/if we wanted to order more while we were there - it was fairly late into the night as we stopped by after a comedy show and it wasn't that busy. The shop was nicely decorated and had a cozy feel. We ordered 4 sets of skewers: beef, bacon wrapped enoki, lamb, and pork belly (not pictured). All skewers had great flavor BUT they are stingy on the portions. I would give this a 3.5/5 overall but ended up with 3/5 with improvements to service and portion size. read more

Volcano Skewer House - Skewers: Beef, bacon wrapped enoki, and lamb. - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Really delicious Chinese style skewers. They put that special spiced powder on all the skewers and it's definitely something we had in China. Liked the garlic eggplant for fiber and the scallion pancake was great. read more

I love northern Chinese style skewers. The spices and the flavors are delicious. Volcano Skewers is located at 808 Center on the first floor next to Margaritas. The place was quite small with some tables indoors and a couple out doors. I haven't been to this place for a while but it looks like they installed a new bar counter where guests can drink and dine on the counters. It did take up space from a couple tables that used to be there. Bean curd (10 pc): The bean curds were thin and the seasonings were good. However, it was not warm or hot. It seems like it was sitting out for a while. Enoki mushroom: The enoki mushroom were good and tasty. It was fresh and hot. However, it was pretty pricey for a plate of enoki. Garlic eggplant: The eggplant has a little glass noodles on top. It was garlicky and delicious. The eggplant meat was easy to peel. However, the size was smaller than what we expected. Beef skewers (4 pc): I love beef at any skewer place. The beef was pretty good. It was juicy with a good amount of fat. The meat portion was pretty small and there was just a little of them on the metal skewers. Garlic oysters (3 pc): The oysters were good. There were some glass noodles on a generous amount of garlic. Scallion pancakes: The scallion pancakes were pretty good. It was crispy but not enough scallions. Garlic crayfish: Ok, I tried this dish before and it was delicious. However recently, this dish has missed its marked. It wasn't the same taste and flavor I had the first time. First, the crayfish were not fresh. The meat was translucent and rubbery. Second, the crayfish was frozen but they couldn't defrost in time that they just cooked it as it. The frozen water melts onto the garlic sauce which caused it to taste like plastic. It was a huge disappointment. We couldn't finish more than half of the dish and decided not to take it home. Overall, the skewers flavor were still good. Nice seasoning with a hint of a spicy kick. The portion quite small. We mainly ordered the plate dishes than the skewers and our total bill was quite high. It wasn't worth the price for very small portion. It wasn't too filling either. The hot plate to keep the skewers warm was lit with one small candle which doesn't really do anything and we didn't feel like it was keeping the skewers warm. Compared to other skewers places, it would be great if this place have a side of additional seasoning or sauces to go along with the skewers. Another issue we had was for reservation. We made reservation for 7:00pm for 4 people during the holiday season. When we arrived, we had to wait for 45 minutes for an available table since the place was full and the owner said it's the holiday season so we had to wait even though we made reservations days before. We understand a 20 minutes wait but a 45 minute was too long and we were quite hungry. Once we got our table and wait for our foods to arrive it was after 8:00pm. read more

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Overpriced. Don't be fooled by the price per skewer. Barely any meat on each skewer Marinade on meat is just average Cucumber salad is nasty Service is fine. read more

Volcano Skewer House - Barely any meat on skewer - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I do enjoy this place. It's quite expensive for the portion you get but the food is good. We had the crawfish, oyster and other skewers. They skewer the food over coal, which is why the food tasted amazing. I did take one star off because we made reservation for the place and they couldn't sit us down until 45 minutes later. My friend and I were upset and we complained but there was no compensation for their overbooking. This is one thing I was very disappointed since we had this reservation for over two weeks. read more

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Great late night. Ordered mushrooms pork belly tendon tofu crawfish beef chicken and pork.. ran about 100. Oddly, they don't have a bathroom so I wouldn't rec,end the crawfish on date night because your hands get sticky and there is no place to wash. Overall great late night in the alamoana area read more

I heard this place was pretty small, so I called to reserve a table for dinner and I'm glad we did, because there are literally about 4 tables and some bar space lol. The interior is very cozy and cute though. Our party of 4 was a little early so they were just cleaning off a table when we arrived. There was a little bit of a language barrier with our waitress but she was super nice and attentive. Our food came out pretty quickly too. The food was pretty good! Overall everything was well-seasoned and satisfying, but they were a little pricey for the portion. Our favorites were the scallion pancake--SO crisp and flakey with a sprinkle of dry seasoning. Lamb and beef skewers also hit the spot, but none of them were really a miss. We also got some vegetables, the enoki was my fav but my gf liked the eggplant the most. I think a little more salt on the eggplant would have been perfect. I always like a good cucumber salad too, Volcano's was fresh and very garlicky. We cleared the table and ordered a second round of sticks, my friend said she was full but the the food was so good she kept taking another bite lol. Before tipping our total was about $35/person, and we were definitely full and satisfied. I'm rounding up a bit since it seems like they're more of a drinking spot with great food, and I think having a few beers probably would've made our meal even better. read more

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Ordered takeout and honestly was so disappointed. Everything had a really weird aftertaste and completely over seasoned. Especially the potatoes they were so salty. I couldn't even taste the potato. It was like just seasoning. read more

I love spicy. So I ordered the spicy crawfish and the spicy tilapia. The minute I ate the crawfish I was happy with the level of spiciness, however my tongue and my throat started to itch like when I eat pineapple which I am allergic to. Therefore I thought I was allergic to the crawfish so I threw away the crawfish. But when I ate the fish the same thing happened. I am not sure what happened. I am not sure if it is another ingredients that they use or what. I am officially not allergic to seafood or chilli peppers. For me the spicier the better. So am not sure what happened. I was so happy to finally find a place here that actually makes the best spicy ever. I recommend for the level of spiciness and how it is so tasty, but am not sure why I had the allergic reaction. The taste was superb regardless. I will definitely try it again taking allergy meds before I do. read more

Except for the grilled fish, everything is garbage I don't understand why it tastes so bad. Disgusting read more

I've passed this place countless times and have always wanted to try it. I finally had the chance the inside is quite flowery with a cherry blossom tree and quite a bit of cherry blossom branches. I ordered Pork Belly, Chicken Gizzards, Mushrooms and the Scallion Pancakes. the skewers were a bit on the small size but the flavor was really good and tasty. The Scallion Pancake was quite crispy but a little light on the Scallions I like mine to have a lot. The service was good and quite quick so that was a plus. read more

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This place is really a small jewel in town. We called ahead for reservations and were seated immediately. There were many options for meats, only a few were not in stock. Most items are about 5$ and come in either 2-3 skewers. The squid plate was $22 but well worth it and easily shareable. The atmosphere was also beautiful with pink flowers all around including a tree at the entrance. The food is seasoned so well, very similar flavors for the spices but each meat adds a unique experience. The enoki mushroom and the bacon wrapped enoki skewers were so good. The different meats were tender and delicious and the scallion pancake was like pure crunchy heaven. The wait was pretty long for the first skewer to come out but after that they came out pretty regularly and frequently. The drink options are great as well and we tried the Matcha IPA from Japan which we enjoyed and found refreshing with all the protein. Highly recommend this place for family and friends!!! read more

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I recently had the pleasure of dining at this restaurant/bar. The service was outstanding. Zhi, in particular was very nice and an absolute delight to interact with. The skewers were delicious and hit the spot! Each bite was bursting with flavor with the perfect balance of spices and seasoning. Tons of variety in meat and vegetable and the portion sizes were satisfying...great pairing with their alcohol drinks. Icing on the cake is the great value for money...making it an ideal choice for those looking for a delicious meal without breaking the bank. I'll definitely be back! read more

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