My expectations for sashimi are very high. Zigu met them. And then some. I love farm to table (which they are). We had the catch of sashimi platter and the diced ribeye. They were amazing! Had a nice wine list also. Ask for David, he was great! read more

Zigu - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This is my second time here, food is always amazing. This time we decided to spend my sisters birthday here and the service really made the night special for us. We want to say thank you to Asia and David they were so welcoming and cool. Then we got the birthday ice cream with a sparkler candle for a surprise. Felt like a real bday experience. Mahalo guys read more

Zigu - Amazing Birthday ! - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Creative and ono dishes. Waiter david was epic, highlighted by his impressive birthday celebration read more

Zigu - Birthday mango ice cream and - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

So good! One of the best places to go to late at the night. The sake flight is the best to try!

the food, the ambience and absolutely the best staff - shout out to David!!! popped over from Pacifica. recommendation from www. cookingwithamy.com will be back! read more

Zigu - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Great new addition to Waikiki! Zigu offers Japanese fusion cuisines to the locals and tourists alike. My girlfriend recommended this place for our GNO, and it didn't disappoint. We tried a bunch of items: Apple Smoked potato salad - nice texture and sweet apple taste potato salad Ahi Kama - a rare find in Hawaii. Huge ahi collar charbroiled with salt and pepper. Amaebi nigiri - local sweet shrimp... a little disappointed as it wasn't very fresh. But they made up for it with the shrimp head miso soup. Egg omelette rice - very nicely done with house sauce to mixed into the rice.. and lots of cilantros Wafu steak - medium rare with caramelized onion and topped with daikon Poke roll - negitoro and kampachi mixed with shiso leaf topped with lotus chip and nori And finally the kale udon, 2 ways, dressed with kale chips or natto. Both has a different flavor and impact, so it's almost like you have to order both. To top off the night, they have excellent house special flavored drinks and great customer service. read more

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The food is over rated! The service is average. The abalone was over salted. The spicy noodles were not ono. The onion-avocado plate was ok. The watercress salad would be better without tofu, perhaps with sliced papa read more

Zigu - Our food - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Nice hole in the wall , sushi is super fresh and the service is top notch ! Looking for authentic Japanese , this is the place

Salmon rolls and their sashimi plater. My husband got their $20 each uni fr Japan and he really enjoyed it. He said it's just melted in his mouth. We did went to this place for dinner twice. read more

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We were looking for a last minute dinner place and so happy this place took us in immediately. We ordered tuna cutlet, spice soba and tuna sashimi poke. Since the food price is expensive, we were expecting something amazing. Well, the tuna cutlet is absolutely amazing. The crust is so crispy and the tuna is so soft and the sauce goes well with the tuna too. As to the rest of the dish, we don't really like them much. For tuna poke, as it's a $21 dish, we were expecting something more than a few pieces and the sauce basically covers the taste of the fish. For the soba, the sauce is too salty and little too much for us and nothing quite stands out. read more

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Zigu is located at Seaside Avenue right next to Tapas Restaurant and Lanai Bar. It's a restaurant that I have driven by many times and never noticed a restaurant was located there. The interior has an all wood motif almost like an old sake distillery. My girlfriend and I were situated across from the kitchen, against the wall. We were granted a quick service by David--in and out within 50 minutes. The parking is at Hyatt Centric Hotel, located at 349 Seaside Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815. It is situated half a block from Zigu--at a corner of Seaside Avenue and Kuhio Avenue. I highly suggest using a gps or Google Maps to the parking structure instead of to the restaurant because Waikiki is infested with one way streets. Zigu validate Hyatt's parking ticket if your restaurant bill is $30 or more. Zigu's menu is not the most user friendly. It looks like a photo album without actual photos. I had to rely on social media pictures of their offerings to make informed choices. The restaurant provides free WiFi with its password discretely printed into the interior back cover of the menu. After looking at the menu, I can tell that it was well thought out, as well as each dish's components. Each item I ordered was interesting enough to merit a description. The following items were what we ordered: Potato Salad Poke Sushi Fried Shrimp Rib Eye Ten Rice The Apple Wood Smoked Local Egg Potato Salad with crispy potato sticks was a simple looking dish with a memorable flavor. The eggs were those 1 minute soft boiled / smoked egg with its yoke runny. The potato with its sauce was creamy and it helped dampen the saltines (smoky) taste from the egg. The potato chips was just another texture to the dish. I appreciate the portioning of the egg otherwise the dish would have been too salty and overbearing. The Local Tuna & Kona Amberjack Poke Sushi with sea asparagus, seaweed, yuzu pepper should have been the very first item that was served instead of the smokey potato salad. The sea asparagus and seaweed were too small of garnishes to impact each slider's taste. The yuzu pepper was absent from the dish--that is after zooming into the picture I took of the dish. It was an almost amuse bouche since we were not amused. The Deep Fried Kauai Shrimp with wasabi-basil aioli sauce was something out of Panda Express' menu--honey walnut shrimp. The difference is that there were 4 lightly battered jumbo (U10 size) shrimp and the creamy sauce had small green tobiko mixed into it instead of walnuts. Overall, the sauce tasted of wasabi. It did not taste of basil, especially while chewing on the basil garnishes. I appreciated that the head was fried crispy. The Ten Grain Rice was chewy and had a neutral flavor. I used it as a palate cleanser between dishes. I just wish the rice was steaming when it reached my table. The Diced Rib Eye Steak with grated local white radish & ponzu sauce came as a sizzling platter that errupted oily teriyaki smoke throughout the room and onto my clothes. The steak, surprisingly, was soft--its texture can rival the rib eye from Ruth's Chris. However, there was no actual seasoning, I tasted, on the steak as it was cooked. The sauce was not thick enough and there was not enough ponzu juice. The sauce was forgettable. I did not care for the radish as its texture was not crunchy because it was grated too finely and its taste was off putting. I could not exactly described why, but I did not find any contributing use by the radish. Although each dish had slight short comings, I will be back and hungry for more. read more

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ALL the food is always good (nigiri melts in your mouth like butter),the staff is always the sweetest. This is my favorite place to celebrate. 10/10 read more

Zigu - ahi, lumberjack, the main - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Wow great experience and the food is so authentic it's been a while since I've had sushi this good. The appetizers were all excellent and the sushi rolls were so good. I will be back next time I'm on the island thank you read more

Nice ambiance! The Ahi was sooo delicious!! Also had the spicy edamame and aloha tofu. Both really good

Great Japanese restaurant off the beaten path in Waikiki. Huge fan of their spicy edamame

Planned an early holiday dinner with friends at this restaurant. I am definitely favoring izakayas as of late, because the food is relatively healthy, flavors are clean and strong, and portion sizes are decent for pupus. Parking can be validated up to 4 hours at Hyatt Centric Hotel, entrance to the structure is right after Waikiki Ross on Seaside Ave which is a one-way. This is such a blessing because I stress a lot about parking in Waikiki. Reservations are quite easy to make, and the place is large enough to host 15+ parties. Automatic gratuity is not included on group bills either. Word on their signature dishes were the (1) Apple Wood Smoked Local Egg Potato Salad, (2) Cold Kale Udon with Fried Kale Chips, (3) Hawaiian Tuna Cutlet with Chopped Kale Salad, and (4) Local Kale Beer (kale juice mixed with Kona Longboard Island Lager). We ordered (1) to (3) in addition to the Deep Fried Kauai Shrimp, Local Tuna and Kona Amberjack Poke Sushi, the Hawaii Spice Salmon Roll, Cold Udon Noodle with Local Okra and Natto, Roasted Pono Pork Omurice and "Hula Sweet Rice Flour Brand" Mochiko Fried Chicken. Every dish was pretty decent to outstanding, except the Udon, Salmon Roll, and Omurice. I am not the biggest fan of their cold kale udon noodles, which I'm guessing they make in house. The noodles are a bit too al dente/hard for me to chew with ease and the tsuyu dipping sauce they concoct doesn't have enough flavor. Natto and okra combination is a good idea, though. The Spice Salmon Roll and Omurice were unmemorable. Standout is the Egg Potato Salad! and I literally scoffed when we ordered 2 because I find mayo-infused "salad" to be a joke. But this menu item at Zigu is the best freaking egg potato salad I've ever had, and it was the best dish of the night. We ordered one more afterwards. Other favorites were the Deep Fried Kauai Shrimp (seasoned perfectly and warm), the Tuna and Amberjack Poke Sushi (!! and such a pretty presentation), and the Tuna Cutlet (!! which was breaded, slightly cooked on the outside and still raw on the inside). The mochiko fried chicken was also unusually good. I don't drink alcohol so my bill when split was fairly decent for everything we ordered and there were 7 of us. There is outdoor and indoor seating, and the outdoor area is fairly lit. I would definitely come here again with friends, family, or for a casual date! read more

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Came here for happy hour and was very pleased! They've got a wide array of offerings -- all for very reasonable prices! Happy hour is from 4-6PM. Their fried chicken was LOVELY! Not too heavy on the breading, and the chicken itself was tender and juicy. Literally got three orders of this. The tofu salad was decent -- nothing much to say. They've got lots of different cocktails that were great too ranging from $5+. We dined outdoors, which was a nice closed off backyard space. Quite open and large. Felt like a fun spot to hang with pals and meet groups for a bite. The quick glimpse I got inside had nice izakaya decor! I plan to head back if I wanted another meal in the area like this read more

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We had dinner at Zigu, an Izakaya restaurant in Waikiki. First off, they have 4-hour validation at the nearby Hyatt Centric structure. The parking stalls can be tight, but nothing beats free parking in Waikiki. The place was packed and there was a line out the door, so I'm glad we had a reservation. We decided to just order a bunch of food and eat them as they came out. Standouts included the flavorful Mochiko Chicken and the Ahi Cutlet which came with a unique Japanese tartar and side of kale. The Zigu Roll is the most popular, but I actually liked the Spicy Salmon Roll the best. It had delicious flavor and just the right amount of spice. They actually brought out a little side of spicy mayo for us to dip the Zigu Roll in. The Beef Nigiri was tender and delicious. I think next time we'll definitely try it with uni or ikura. Our server, David, was exceptional, going the extra mile to ensure our experience was memorable--he even providing a selfie light for those all-important food photos. Zigu's laid-back ambiance and delectable offerings make it definitely worth a visit. read more

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Zigu is a delicious izakaya with a lovely ambiance. Love their grilled kama, soba noodles, and karaage. One of my favorite joints in Waikiki. read more

Small hole-in-the-wall place with high quality food. Loved the tuna cutlet and chilled soba dish. Every food item we had here was perfectly prepared and delightfully presented. Easily the best place we ate at during our time in Waikiki. Make sure to get the mochi dessert if you come here. I will surely return next time I am on the island. read more

I only took one picture, but the fish was super fresh, high quality, and very tasty. I usually eat fish fresh from the San Diego fish markets and this compares!! We had every fish sashimi, a few rolls, and the picture shows seared ahi I think. If you like sushi, and are in Waikiki, you need to come here! read more

Zigu - Seared ahi (on the menu it's a different name I think) - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We always have a fabulous time at Zigu. They change the menu often enough to be interesting but keep the staple items. Our server Steve was so thoughtful, professional, polite and had the special skill only the best front of house people have, the ability to read a table and never over stay but always there when we needed him and made time to talk story. Kudos to him, the host and the rest of the staff. read more

Zigu - Menu front - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We came in to Zigu for some sushi and sake. We were more than impressed! The patio area was cozy even with there being a bit of wind. We liked the music and ambiance as well. Top notch, top grade sushi was incredible!! Our waiter Garrett was the best waiter I can ever remember having!! He was friendly engaging and gave us the best recommendations with full explanations and didn't miss a detail! Thank you!! We will be back for sure. It is a little pricey, but worth it. read more

Amazing restaurant slightly off the beaten path in Waikiki beach. The place is 2-3 blocks away from the main avenues, still very centrally located, it's about a 5 min walk from the beach. The decor is tasteful, low-key Japanese jungle, very fitting to Waikiki. You probably need a reservation, it was packed on Sunday night. Food - amaaazing. It's izakaya style, smaller plates (although I would say medium size plates, they are not that small). I tried the salmon, the tuna, the soba, the local picked onion, potato salad (I am not sure why but these Japanese places really figured out their potato salads) - everything was off the chart. Bonus - the service is super friendly and fast. Amazing experience, definitely recommended! read more

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The quality of fish it perfect GET THE PORK BELLY! Our server was great! I think his name is David, but he was on top of refills and answering our questions! Next time I'm in HNL I will be Going back read more

This place is a must! I stumbled upon Zigu one night while looking for a place to eat. I was happily surprised to find a restaurant that used locally sourced ingredients. I ordered the chilled moringa noodles, locally caught tuna nigiri and the chilled aloha tofu. Everything was incredibly delicious. I enjoyed my experience here so much, I came a few days later and ordered nearly the same things. My only regret was that I wasn't able to eat here one last time before my plane departed. I hope to come back someday soon! read more

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Ate here on a Wed night at the bar. Not our first time and 100% not the last. The bar tender is such a vibe setter and instantly made us feel comfortable and welcome. His recommendations for drinks and food made this one of our top and most well-rounded meals of a 10 day visit. A waikiki favorite that is always a hit, never a miss even as we explore the menu. Will come back every time. Highly recommend! read more

This is a lovely, quaint place in heart of Waikiki. When you enter, you are quickly greeted with amazing, professional staff. We made reservations for the 4 of us. Highly recommend reservations as the place fills up quickly. They have indoor seating as well as patio seating. We elected the patio seating. This is very nice! There is a retractable-type awning with cozy lighting draped throughout the patio. The noise level is moderate but a great place for date night or like us, girls' night out. The menu has lots of options. The plates are small but still perfect to order a variety to share with your party. This is a must do when in Waikiki. Looking forward to another visit, this time with the hubs. Check it out!! read more

Zigu - Sake choices are amazing! - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Wow ! Need I say more .. this place is top notch . Friendly , professional and good is amazing . Second time here will be returning. Try this spot you won't be disappointed. read more

Maybe one of the best meals I've ever had. We arrived at 5:15 for our reservation and ordered from the happy hour appetizer menu! The local sweet potato is so complex in flavor and textures. Must order for sure! The assorted shrimp tempura contained my personal fav veggies (eggplant, kabocha, shishito pepper) so I loved that too. Our mains were the natto poke and moringa vegetable soba, both were entirely different from anything you've had before and will exhilarate your tastebuds. Natto is not for everyone and the server even made sure to ask if I've ever had it before! Finally, service was really good. The noodles took a little longer, but our waitress made sure to let us know it was on our way and also made sure to come by 10 min before happy hour ended to check if we wanted anything else off of it. read more

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We had an excellent time here! The service and food were all excellent. I personally had the Spicy Salmon Roll and it was delicious. I ordered a Spicy Tuna Roll and it took a little over 30 minutes to come out, but the host was nice enough to still serve it and take it off the bill for us, which I really appreciated. We also had two birthdays which were well accommodated for, which was fantastic. The location was great, and we enjoyed the ambiance. We would definitely come back if given the chance! read more

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Amazing sushi ! The collar bone was IMPRESSIVE. I will definitely return whenever l visit Oahu ! We don't even have it this size in California. read more

Great vibe sitting at the bar. Really nice ambiance, fresh fish, and delicious saki. Bartender was top notch with attentiveness and recommendations. I particularly liked the hot edamame and tuna bowl. read more

Zigu - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

A friend was visiting so we came into Waikiki for dinner and a couple of drinks. They will validate 4 hours of parking at the Hyatt Centric and the parking entrance is on Seasode so make sure you're coming from Kalakaua Ave and not Kuihio otherwise you're going to do a circle around. There is indoor and outdoor seating. Indoor appears to be more for the bar and couples. Outdoor has larger tables for larger groups / families. I have nothing to complain about here! The food is served family style and all the food that we ordered was tasty and fresh. I especially loved their watercress salad! Also, service was amazing!! He was extremely nice and took great care of us! read more

Zigu - Watercress salad and Zigu roll - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Zigu reminds me of the izakaya's tucked away inside Osaka's ally ways. The interior's surrounded by wood, giving it a Zen like feeling . The staff were friendly & knowledgable. Happy hour was a great introduction to some of their culinary delights. Sadoyama farm red skin sweet potato salad: Creamy, smoky and snappy. Excellent starter. Michiko fried chicken: lighted battered with a hint of seasoning. The side of tarter sauce cuts into the savory juicy chicken. Goes great with HighBall Sumida Farmed water crest and aloha tofu salad.: Fresh and crisp, topped with fried taro and silky smooth tofu. Refreshing combination . Paired with a Flight of Sake. Looking forward to my next visit Kanpai read more

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Really like the place - they yell something in Japanese at ya when you walk in, so don't get scared lol Food is good. Sushi yummy and fresh. Large beer is LARGE and comes in a frosted glas - love it! Try to sit outdoors - reminds me of a German Biergarten. Really nice, quiet and service is great! read more

This is the best Japanese restaurant on the Waikiki Strip! This is a super unique restaurant with Izakaya vibes. I made a reservation to sit at the bar and I had a great experience with the bartender! He was super nice. What I got: -Mochiko Fried Chicken: You can't go wrong with fried chicken. This chicken was perfectly crispy and paired so well with the smoke radish pickle mayo. I liked that they gave us a lot of mayo, since I live sauce. The chicken itself was crunchy on the outside but soft and juicy on the inside. Just perfect. -Hawaiian Tuna Cutlet: Thus is one of their specials, and I love how different it is. The fish is cooked well, seared on the outside but still pink on the inside. It comes with kale, which I don't usually like but this kale salad was very good and not bitter at all! -Spicy Chilled Soba: a must get: this soba noodle was packed with chili oil, minced pork, egg, and seaweed. All the flavors meshed together for that umami. -Sake Flight: Mt boyfriend and I really enjoyed this one. We liked tasting the different flavors of sake and comparing/contrasting. -Lemon Sour: A classic Shochu Cocktail, I liked this one a lot! This is a fantastic place for date night or a dinner with your group of friends. I highly recommend it! read more

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Was not blown away. This sushi was room temp, and didn't taste all that fresh. Kinda confused at all the amazing stars here (Coming from a foodie, don't waste your money here) read more

Had some nigiri, abalone, agedashi tofu, and spicy cold soba. I think I'm terms of walkability and quality for price this place is really good!! The drinks are also great, we had the strawberry shiso mojito and the calpiconada. Calpiconada super tasty. Nigiri is good quality, tofu just kinda had piles of ginger on it lol but it does say that on the menu. Husband really really likes the flavor of the spicy soba. Very nice and attentive service, def a good option for a nice dinner !! read more

Zigu was a great experience, off the beaten path of Waikiki's commercialized streets (only a few blocks away). It has a great ambience of a fusion Japanese and Hawaiian style restaurant with a intimate wooden bar area and nice "covered" outdoor seating . Little pricey but reasonable for happy hour 3-6pm. Beer $5 a pint and my wife ordered a great ginger bubbly mock tail since she's pregnant.( great refreshing drink by itself!) Order the bacon potato salad, chicken kargae, and fish cakes. Super flavorful and high quality. Then we had some sushi and a vegetable roll which was outstanding. Def a must if your wanting a non-commercialized place. read more