I ordered take out from here, the food is very good. Price is quite reasonable. The portion is not huge, just the right size.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Mochi Crusted Fish
Ritsuko TK (POOHKO HAWAII)
Today, I had lunch at @artizenbymw in @velocityhonolulu. Following the previous Chick Fil-A, chicken sandwich?Anyway, this is huge. The chicken was sticking out of the bun ? I couldn't fit it all in, so I had to cut it in half to eat it ?It was crunchy on the outside, juicy and delicious on the inside.
We were treated to some bentos at work and they were really delicious
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bento Box
Michael Ching
I was excited to try Artizen’s weekly specials after seeing it posted on Instagram. The portions were decently sized. I don’t know if the eggs were cooked ahead of time but the yolk didn’t run when broken and had a slightly rubber consistency. The pork chops were cooked perfectly, but in the vegetables that came with it the carrots were undercooked. After finishing the ham plate we noticed a lot of oil left behind on the bottom of the container.
Taylor Urban
Had a really good experience here! A nice hidden little gem. (They did seem to be out of a significant amount of menu items: drink-wise, which was pretty weird…) It’s a nice place to just chill and work. Super comfy dining room area- probably because intended use seems to be people waiting for something related to the auto business connected to it. This also might be why the menu items are so expensive. The staff was so so friendly, sweet, and informative!
Geoffrey L.
Teri Cheeseburger is really excellent. Take out service was great! Will be back for more.
Alice A.
Love this place. The food is always good. They have oxtail, katsu, short ribs, chicken sandwiches you name it they probably have it. The flavors are always so good and on point. They also have bakery items which are delicious. This place does not disappoint
Julie U.
I have eaten at Artizen several times as well as ordered their special take out bentos for the holidays and like their food. I came again when I went to Hamilton a couple weeks ago. It's so convenient to meet my girlfriend here and have a relaxing lunch before walking over to the Saturday matinee performance. This past visit I had their bento which had a miso glazed kama and pork luau with cabbage. I was a little disappointed since the fish was almost all bone and hardly had a bit of flesh. The pork was tasty though. Before my friend arrived I had some coffee and peanut butter cookies. Previously, I usually have the Mochi Crusted fish which is always tasty. The chocolate cake is to die for and is usually included in their holiday bentos. I know I will be back, but only go here when I go to the Blaisdell or when I order their special holiday bentos (which are pricey but the food is excellent.)
Maile N.
Over the weekend while at @blaisdellcenter for a wellness expo, I had Artizen's (casual cafe underneath MW restaurant) tasty soy pork belly over rice with pickled cucumber and miso banchan! This filled my belly and gave me energy for the expo all afternoon. My friend had the mochi crusted fish, and that looked ono as well!
John H.
We had lunch here to celebrate my brother's wedding. Food and service were wonderful. Everything tasted so good. The staff were great and made the newlyweds feel special. Mahalo!
I needed a cruciferous salad & soothing tea for my bad throat, and was blessed to find both at Artizen for my lunch today~!! Had the Caesar salad & lemon chamomile tea, both of which tasted top quality & I'm curious to try other menu items next time!
Darnell Kebo
11/2/2022: Food was delicious. The two of us ordered the Cesar salad, tonkatsu, and Shepherd's Pie (daily special). The pipikaula poke was yummy! Tonkatsu beautifully fried. The Shepherd's pie was very filling, nice fluffy layer of potatoes.Disappointment: Even though we dined in, our meal was delivered in plastic to go containers. When we were done there was no trash sorting receptacles so everything went into the trash...plastic, compostable cutlery, and glass. Very disappointed.
Nadine C.
New location: across from Neal S. Blaisdell Center (NBC)! If you're looking for a dinner spot or lunch place before a concert or event at the NBC Arena, Concert Hall, or Exhibition Hall, you might want to try Artizen. Artizen used to be on the ground level of the Hawaii State Art Museum in Downtown Honolulu. This restaurant moved to Ward Avenue (although the address is Kapiolani Boulevard). It's right across the street from "The Blaisdell Center"! My friend and I parked on King Street in a metered stall for free after 6:30pm. Knowing that Artizen closed at 7pm, we ordered quickly, took a seat and viewed the cars in the showroom. Yes - Artizen shares a space with Bentleys, Alfa Romeos, and other luxury vehicles... On the street level of Symphony (condominium building). We both ordered the Mochi Crusted Fish. The fish was fresh and moist! The crunchy outer layer was fun! The sauce was a bit strong - I should have dipped the fish into it, rather than pouring it on. The fish sat on a bed of rolled up somen (noodle) balls. I liked the pickled veggies that came with it. Next time, I might get the Twice Cooked Pork Tonkatsu or the Thai Curry. Everything is packed to go, so, if there are no seats inside or outside, you can take your meal and enjoy it at a bench at the NBC! NOTE: restroom is upstairs at MW Restaurant
Cherisse L.
I love eating at this gourmet cafe while my car gets serviced at Velocity. Even better- they offer boozy coffee & luxury seating. Pro tip: If you're planning to work from here while you wait or are simply hanging around until your car's done- bring a jacket... it's freezing!
Baron O.
Decided to order here for our pre-anniversary dinner. We didn't know what to order and wanted to order everything since it all sounded good. I ordered the Miso Beef Loco Moco and my wife got the Artizen Bento with Chicken Tenders and Miso Beef. We also got the Spinach & Mushroom dip. The parking spaces for pickup were small and tight for compact vehicles. The plus was that it was close to Artizen entrance. I took my first bite of the Miso Beef and wow what a shock it was super salty. My wife took a bite and her first reaction was that it was super soft then she said it was too salty for her. She then tried the chicken tender and there was absolutely no taste. She was looking for a sauce and none was provided. The miso beef sauce was used but that still was too salty. I wanted to call and say something but I didn't. We just will not go back. The best thing was the spinach and mushroom dip. Won ton chips were provided that made the dip epic. Wish there was more chips since we has a lot of dip left. I could not taste any mushroom so it was more like a spinach dip. We love to support local and we will keep supporting local. Unfortunately it will not be at Artizen.
I ordered take out from here, the food is very good. Price is quite reasonable. The portion is not huge, just the right size.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Mochi Crusted Fish
Today, I had lunch at @artizenbymw in @velocityhonolulu. Following the previous Chick Fil-A, chicken sandwich?Anyway, this is huge. The chicken was sticking out of the bun ? I couldn't fit it all in, so I had to cut it in half to eat it ?It was crunchy on the outside, juicy and delicious on the inside.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bubu Arare Crusted Chicken Sandwich
We were treated to some bentos at work and they were really delicious
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bento Box
I was excited to try Artizen’s weekly specials after seeing it posted on Instagram. The portions were decently sized. I don’t know if the eggs were cooked ahead of time but the yolk didn’t run when broken and had a slightly rubber consistency. The pork chops were cooked perfectly, but in the vegetables that came with it the carrots were undercooked. After finishing the ham plate we noticed a lot of oil left behind on the bottom of the container.
Had a really good experience here! A nice hidden little gem. (They did seem to be out of a significant amount of menu items: drink-wise, which was pretty weird…) It’s a nice place to just chill and work. Super comfy dining room area- probably because intended use seems to be people waiting for something related to the auto business connected to it. This also might be why the menu items are so expensive. The staff was so so friendly, sweet, and informative!
Teri Cheeseburger is really excellent. Take out service was great! Will be back for more.
Love this place. The food is always good. They have oxtail, katsu, short ribs, chicken sandwiches you name it they probably have it. The flavors are always so good and on point. They also have bakery items which are delicious. This place does not disappoint
I have eaten at Artizen several times as well as ordered their special take out bentos for the holidays and like their food. I came again when I went to Hamilton a couple weeks ago. It's so convenient to meet my girlfriend here and have a relaxing lunch before walking over to the Saturday matinee performance. This past visit I had their bento which had a miso glazed kama and pork luau with cabbage. I was a little disappointed since the fish was almost all bone and hardly had a bit of flesh. The pork was tasty though. Before my friend arrived I had some coffee and peanut butter cookies. Previously, I usually have the Mochi Crusted fish which is always tasty. The chocolate cake is to die for and is usually included in their holiday bentos. I know I will be back, but only go here when I go to the Blaisdell or when I order their special holiday bentos (which are pricey but the food is excellent.)
Over the weekend while at @blaisdellcenter for a wellness expo, I had Artizen's (casual cafe underneath MW restaurant) tasty soy pork belly over rice with pickled cucumber and miso banchan! This filled my belly and gave me energy for the expo all afternoon. My friend had the mochi crusted fish, and that looked ono as well!
We had lunch here to celebrate my brother's wedding. Food and service were wonderful. Everything tasted so good. The staff were great and made the newlyweds feel special. Mahalo!
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I needed a cruciferous salad & soothing tea for my bad throat, and was blessed to find both at Artizen for my lunch today~!! Had the Caesar salad & lemon chamomile tea, both of which tasted top quality & I'm curious to try other menu items next time!
11/2/2022: Food was delicious. The two of us ordered the Cesar salad, tonkatsu, and Shepherd's Pie (daily special). The pipikaula poke was yummy! Tonkatsu beautifully fried. The Shepherd's pie was very filling, nice fluffy layer of potatoes.Disappointment: Even though we dined in, our meal was delivered in plastic to go containers. When we were done there was no trash sorting receptacles so everything went into the trash...plastic, compostable cutlery, and glass. Very disappointed.
New location: across from Neal S. Blaisdell Center (NBC)! If you're looking for a dinner spot or lunch place before a concert or event at the NBC Arena, Concert Hall, or Exhibition Hall, you might want to try Artizen. Artizen used to be on the ground level of the Hawaii State Art Museum in Downtown Honolulu. This restaurant moved to Ward Avenue (although the address is Kapiolani Boulevard). It's right across the street from "The Blaisdell Center"! My friend and I parked on King Street in a metered stall for free after 6:30pm. Knowing that Artizen closed at 7pm, we ordered quickly, took a seat and viewed the cars in the showroom. Yes - Artizen shares a space with Bentleys, Alfa Romeos, and other luxury vehicles... On the street level of Symphony (condominium building). We both ordered the Mochi Crusted Fish. The fish was fresh and moist! The crunchy outer layer was fun! The sauce was a bit strong - I should have dipped the fish into it, rather than pouring it on. The fish sat on a bed of rolled up somen (noodle) balls. I liked the pickled veggies that came with it. Next time, I might get the Twice Cooked Pork Tonkatsu or the Thai Curry. Everything is packed to go, so, if there are no seats inside or outside, you can take your meal and enjoy it at a bench at the NBC! NOTE: restroom is upstairs at MW Restaurant
I love eating at this gourmet cafe while my car gets serviced at Velocity. Even better- they offer boozy coffee & luxury seating. Pro tip: If you're planning to work from here while you wait or are simply hanging around until your car's done- bring a jacket... it's freezing!
Decided to order here for our pre-anniversary dinner. We didn't know what to order and wanted to order everything since it all sounded good. I ordered the Miso Beef Loco Moco and my wife got the Artizen Bento with Chicken Tenders and Miso Beef. We also got the Spinach & Mushroom dip. The parking spaces for pickup were small and tight for compact vehicles. The plus was that it was close to Artizen entrance. I took my first bite of the Miso Beef and wow what a shock it was super salty. My wife took a bite and her first reaction was that it was super soft then she said it was too salty for her. She then tried the chicken tender and there was absolutely no taste. She was looking for a sauce and none was provided. The miso beef sauce was used but that still was too salty. I wanted to call and say something but I didn't. We just will not go back. The best thing was the spinach and mushroom dip. Won ton chips were provided that made the dip epic. Wish there was more chips since we has a lot of dip left. I could not taste any mushroom so it was more like a spinach dip. We love to support local and we will keep supporting local. Unfortunately it will not be at Artizen.