Hot Pot Restaurants in Honolulu, HI

“Friendly Customer Service ♥️🤙🙏🏼“

“Our 1st time @chong Qing Hot Pot, food was fantastic, great and helpful service, so much patience with "Newbies" Thank you to all the Staff We will be back“

“Super Yummy!!!“

“The other Ichiriki is better.

But! If you are at Ala Moana and want hot pot, this is a good spot within walking distance. It has good food that is well worth the visit. The service and atmosphere is ... well ... Lacking. If you don't mind putting up with that and want to focus on the food and table camp a bit then here is a spot for you.

They offer limited Japanese style sitting for those that want the full experience of sitting on the floor. Be prepared to take your shoes off.

Clean socks, shoes and feet, people! Because no one wants smell your dirty toes while they are eating. I shouldn't have to say that but this world is full of all types.

The broth was flavorful and tasty with a large variety to choose from. The desserts were good so save room.

Or eat until you want to explode then go walk it off at the mall. Then pack in the sweets, Your choice.

Overall it was a lovely experience, that I would share with anyone that I care about.

So grab a loved one, pull them close a whisper in their ear, *Hotpot*“

“It was the perfect rainy day to have shabu-shabu, and Mikiya did not disappoint. We chose the Silver Wagyu set, and the quality of the meat was really impressive. We tried all the different wagyu selections included, and every single one was so good, tender, flavorful, and high quality.

We also ordered the wagyu nigiri and wagyu tartare. The wagyu nigiri was my favorite, it literally melts in your mouth. So rich and buttery.

The set also comes with vegetables and seafood. Unfortunately, the oyster wasn’t available that day, which made me a little sad, but overall everything else was great.

As for the service, I understand they had just opened when we came in, but it did take quite a while for someone to assist us. It wasn’t busy, and we had to stand up just to get their attention since most of the staff were in the kitchen. I hope service improves over time because the food quality is definitely there.

This spot is definitely on the fancier side for shabu-shabu.“

“Hands down the best Japanese BBQ on the island! We’ve tried many Yakiniku both in Hawaii and LA but this was by far the best quality! Not only the quality of the meat but the service was excellent. You know when the vibe, food, and the people are good, it’s the best experience you can get. Highly recommend this place to try!

Our favorite was the Premium beef tongue with green onions and the intestines!“

“Affordable price for buffet lovers. Valet parking is reasonable... Lots of choices to choose from... all you can eat for a price you will never regret...“

“The food quality here is exceptional — everything tasted fresh, clean, and carefully prepared. The tempura came out perfectly crisp, the sides were balanced and flavorful, and the matcha dessert was a standout: smooth, refreshing, and beautifully presented with fresh fruit.

Service was quick, friendly, and professional. The staff made the experience easy and enjoyable, and the atmosphere is calm and welcoming — perfect for a mid-day meal.

Highly recommend Rinka if you’re looking for great Japanese food in Honolulu. I’ll definitely be coming back.“

“Nicely decorated izakaya at City Market Plaza. We tried its signature lunch omakase with Wagyu beef, veggies, ramen, tofu and veggies. It also came with green tea and a mochi dessert. The meat was very good and veggies were fresh, but the beef based soup was the winner. The service was excellent and friendly. We will come back to try its other dishes. Note: this place is one of the only eateries that closes after lunch period is over and reopens later for dinner.

Update Dec 2025: it’s been a while since we’d dined here. W tried its Kamaaina special , which was chopped up ribeye with rice. It was tasty as other dishes we had here. The service was friendly as before. There’s a $20 AYCE hotpot deal that looked good as well. Maybe next time.“

“Love the broth selections and the meat items are always fresh. I enjoy going here 😋“

“Awesome!!! Great staff location selection cuisine and tons of parking“

“Easy and yummy!! You should try!!!!“