“okay-ish sushi. the place is small and the area is in a strip mall looking place but easy to find parking. the spicy ahi donburi is okay for the price ($18 or so) and it comes with miso soup. the miso soup tastes like one of those microwaveable packs that are mostly just water so -0.5 star in that. for the people that are unfamiliar with sushi (ahem land locked white folk) this place does it fine but not much to rave about. close to the airport, yes. top tier? not really. all in all, 4/5. OH! and if you are one of 8,937 people on earth that enjoy christian music, please feel free to dine in. not my cup of (miso) soup, but to each their own.Vegetarian options: yesParking: parking is at a strip mallKid-friendliness: there’s kids here“
“I'm an ass, I have been selfishly stalling on this review because I don't want it to be so crowded they turn me away. I really enjoy the homey feels of their food. Even when the man grouchy you cannot taste it in his food it still tastes good. I maybe tried only like 3 things because it's hard to change when you ono for something and that something is so good you scared the next thing going make you wish you had the other thing. Hamburger steak is that thing. I don't know how they make the mochiko chicken so lightly fried almost like tempura. I like that there is a sauce for it. I want to tell you what the worst thing is but I cannot get past the first few things to try everything on the menu ..I want to, but chances are everything is great. This is a take out only -you can blame the pandemic on that. There are a few parking stalls in the building. Follow them on instagram @ethelsgrill_kalihi because they tell you when the hours are. Which is not open Sunday Mondays and when they need a break from a holes like me and sometimes they have tsukemonos, natto thingies, & special made desserts on the days I cannot go. So let me tell you the coolest thing is the actual people of bobs burgers (the show) made a cartoon of Ethel's and it looks just like them as if they stepped out of that cartoon. Freakin awesome but so is the girl who runs this place.“
“Tasty food, portions are large, reasonably priced or cheaper than other places, friendly and hard working staff! This place is easy to find with good amount of shared parking in the front of their restaurant. They can get busy (i went on a weekend) because of course a good place will be busy. So there may be a wait. I've seen at the time I went 3 staffs working hard, cooking and serving a bunch of people. Be patient and kind. They also have when available ready to eat bentos under the heater for a grab and go to eat. About $7. And the menu has a huge variety of all kinds of food! Yum!“
“The place has changed a lot in the 7 years since I've been here. First, it's no longer in the pagoda (that's now a Russian/Korean restaurant)! So, no more views of the koi pond as you eat. The food was good, and the portions large, but still a bit salty for my taste. The service, I must say, was outstanding. All the staff were attentive and friendly.“
“I attended a baby shower for my nephew and his wife, who flew in from CA. My other nephew and his family (who live in Maui) hosted the party for about 30 family members in a private room upstairs. It's been years since my last visit here, and I remember the food always being good, and it was. We had a choice of different entrees, and I chose the Miso Butterfish. Some others had chicken karaage, but they all were delicious. They were served "Teishoku" style, so included a salad, miso soup, tempura, and six pieces of California roll. There was also vanilla ice cream for dessert. The service was good, with just two or three servers for our room. They took care of us and made sure our water and hot tea were kept filled. We were allowed two hours for our party, and although we went slightly long (what local family gathering doesn't?), we never felt rushed or pressured to clean up or leave. It's a pretty popular dining spot, especially among the local Japanese, but anyone who likes good Japanese food will find it enjoyable.“
“I've been to Hawaii twice, and I've eaten here 11 times. It's the best udon I've ever had. The portions are well sized and there are several options and sides. The staff is incredibly hospitable. The price is fair for the quality and amount of food. I will be coming back every time I visit this beautiful island.Parking: Paid parking is around the area, but not directly where the restaurant isWheelchair accessibility: It is wheelchair accessible, it's on the ground floor“