Izakaya Restaurants in Honolulu, HI

Waikiki Shokudo Izakaya • $$
355 Royal Hawaiian Ave # 201, Honolulu

Customers` Favorites

Garlic Pepper Rice
Nagaimo Ohitashi
Chicken Wings
Honey Toast
Hand Rolls
Edamame

“Authentic Japanese food! It was great to be able to have it while vacationing in Hawaii. Brought back so many memories of living in Japan!“

4.6 Superb91 Reviews
Bozu Japanese Restaurant Japanese • $$$
McCully Shopping Center 2nd Floor #209, 1960 Kapiolani Blvd, Honolulu

Customers` Favorites

Bozu Style Fried Chicken with Fried Eggplant
Taro Chips and Spicy Tuna Tsumami
Fresh Oysters on the Half Shell
Yamaimo and Sea-Urchin Beef Roll
Monkfish Liver with Ponzu Sauce
Chef Special Assorted Sashimi
Bozu Signature Sushi Roll
Bozu Style Potato Salad
Toro Fatty Tuna Sashimi
Mentaiko Butter Pasta

“Food is ALWAYS delicious and the staff is so kind and attentive! Katsu-san creates the most beautiful sashimi platters and omakase sushi!“

4.6 Superb88 Reviews
Genius Lounge Japanese Sake Bar & Dining Hawaiian • $$
346 Lewers St, Honolulu

Customers` Favorites

grilled bacon carbonara with tkg egg グリルベーコンのカルボナーラ温玉のせ
garlic curly fries ガーリックカーリーフライドポテト
ahi poke chirashi sushi bowl アヒポケちらし寿司ボウル
garlic ahi steak ガーリックアヒ マグロ ステーキ
kalua pork nachos カルーアポークナチョス
100 beef loco moco 100 ビーフのロコモコ
green salad グリーンサラダ
Chicken with Black Sweet Sauce
Spam Katsu w Mac Nuts Sauce
Shrimp Avocado Spring Rolls

“This place is a hidden gem on lower Lewers Street. A pain to get to, no easy parking, and is up two flights of outside stairs. BUT THE FOOD is great, the atmosphere is fun, and the view from the balconey offers all of lower Lewers personalities you could watch!

Parking: take your best shot at all the ONE WAY street parking ;-)“

4.5 Superb301 Reviews
Yakitori Ando Izakaya • $$$
1215 Center St #200, Honolulu

Customers` Favorites

Bacon Wrapped Quail Eggs
Chicken Yakitori Sticks
Chicken Hearts Grilled
Teba Chicken Wings
手羽焼きです
Shrimp Yakitori
もつ鍋です
Tripe Hotpot
Wagyu Beef
Nabemono

“Unique and delicious Yakitori Omakase (when we went, Chef Ando finished the meal with a nabe hot pot!). Friendly chef (he used to be a sumo wrestler in Japan) and staff. BYOB. Beloved by locals. Street parking or park in the lot across from the restaurant in spots #15 to #28 and when you sit down, they have a QR code for you to scan to pay for parking.“

4.7 Superb31 Reviews
Carp Dori Yakitori Japanese Restaurant 2F Izakaya • $$
1960 Kapiolani Blvd, Honolulu

Customers` Favorites

5 Piece Yakitori Skewer Set
Happy Hour 9 Skewers
Grilled Rice Ball
Watercress Salad
Hiroshima Ramen
Chicken Karaage
Gyoza 6 Pieces
Chicken Heart
Chicken Skin
Chicken Wing

“food was very good will definitely come back“

4.2 Good127 Reviews
Izakaya Danji Honolulu Izakaya • $$
1095 S Beretania St., Honolulu

Customers` Favorites

Kanpachi Sashimi Gyoza Sauteed Squid in Soy Sauce Braised Pork Belly
Potato Salad with Cod Roe
Monk Fish Liver Wiponzu
Salt and Pepper Wings
Assorted Sashimi
チキン南蛮
Chicken Nanban
Chicken Wings
Roasted Corn
Atsuage Tofu

“海外でこのぐらいの味を出せれば最高なんじゃないかな“

4 Good55 Reviews
Tokkuri Tei Izakaya • $$
449 Kapahulu Ave #201, Honolulu

Customers` Favorites

寿司 盛り合わせ
Ahi Nori Tempura Chips
Salad with Sprouts
Chicken Yakitori
Assorted Sashimi
Salmon Sashimi
Shrimp Tempura
Agedashi Dōfu
Sushi Platter
Chilled Tofu

“Very good and great staff.“

4 Good68 Reviews
TANE VEGAN IZAKAYA Sushi Bar • $$
2065 S Beretania St., Honolulu

Customers` Favorites

Tempura Vegetables
Shiso Summer Roll
Spicy Tofuna Roll
California Roll
Point Reyes Roll
Specialty Rolls
Half Moon Roll
Garlic Edamame
Mango Nigiri
Agedashi Tofu

“From the warm greeting everyone receives when walking through the door to the attentive and super friendly service, this place is amazing! The sushi was outstanding… hands down the best sushi I’ve ever had! The texture, taste and presentation was top notch. Wish there was a location on the east coast!“

4.8 Superb198 Reviews
Yakitori Glad Hawaii Izakaya • $$
766 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu

Customers` Favorites

Okonomiyaki Chicken Skewers
Bacon Mushroom Tare Shio
Tsukune Cheese Sandwich
Deep Fried Chicken Skin
Doufu Takoyaki Style
Popcorn Shrimp
Tonkotsu Ramen
Kamameshi Rice
Chicken Wing
Kirin Light

“Delicious selection of warm skewers, brought out as they are ready!

We made a reservation for 2 as the seating inside of the store was very limited, but the atmosphere and decor reminded me a lot of shops back in Japan! There were many different chicken skewers, and other flavors, all with the choice of either rare (teriyaki sauce) or shio (salt) which we were able to customize for each individual skewer. Each order came in a pair of 2 skewers, so we were able to try many flavors!

My personal favorite skewers were the kawa (chicken skin), gyukushi (beef), and the Tsukune cheese (chicken patty with melted cheese). I also really liked the yaki onigiri (rice ball) as it was grilled well and stayed together, with the sauce evenly distributed in the center. And the miso soup it came with really tied it together!

Overall a great meal and I’d highly recommend for anyone seeking a fun izakaya experience ?“

4 Good78 Reviews
Doraku Sushi Waikiki Izakaya • $$
Royal Hawaiian Center, 2233 Kalākaua Ave Suite 304, Honolulu

Customers` Favorites

Ultimate Spicy Tuna Roll
Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice
Garlic Teriyaki Edamame
Ginger Chicken Kara-Age
Double Happiness Roll
Wagyu Beef Fried Rice
Misoyaki Butterfish
Hamachi Carpaccio
Doraku Tuna Tataki
Steak Fried Rice

“Good food and cold beer. Tina was great 👍🏼😎“

4.1 Good275 Reviews
Tori Ton Izakaya • $$
2334 S King St, Honolulu

Customers` Favorites

Mochi w Ice Cream Topped w Kuromitsu & Kinako Powder
Fried Chicken w Original Tar Tar Sauce
Chicken Karaage with Tartar Sauce
Yakisoba Stir Fried Pork Noodles
Charcoal Grilled Hamachi Kama
アンチョビポテト
Ryo's Potato Croquette
Tsukune Chicken Balls
ポテトサラダ
Skewered Hatsumoto

“Friendly service and very tasty dishes.“

3.9 Good114 Reviews
Izakaya Pau Hana Base Izakaya • $$
407 Seaside Ave #107, Honolulu

Customers` Favorites

Lotus Root and Tofu Salad with Sesame Dressing
Grilled Atka Mackerel Hokke
Pan Fried Pork Dumplings
Takoyaki Octopus Bals
Deep Fried Oysters 4p
Grilled Mackerel
Chicken Yakitori
Karaage Chicken
Cream Croquettes
Grilled Squid

“Surprisingly good ..down this short ally it’s located in the back.. Very mysterious“

3.8 Good93 Reviews
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ZIGU Japanese • $$$
413 Seaside Ave #1f, Honolulu

Customers` Favorites

sauteed big island ginger pork ハワイ島産の生姜の豚生姜焼き
local ahi sashimi poke 近海マグロの刺身ポケ 味噌麹和え
Mochiko Fried Chicken with Smoked Radish Pickle Mayonnaise
Sauteed Kona Abalone with Miso Soy Butter Sauce 2pc
Sumida Farm Water Cress and Aloha Tofu Salad
Sumida Farm Watercress and Aloha Tofu Salad
Sumida Farm Watercress and Alohatofu Salad
Assorted Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura
Hawaiian Tuna Cutlet with Chopped Kale
Spicy Chilled Soba Noodle Special

“Nice atmosphere and tasty food 🍱“

4.5 Superb476 Reviews
FUJIYAMA TEXAS Japanese • $$
2065 S King St, Honolulu

Customers` Favorites

串カツ たこ焼き
Avocado Ahi-Poke Salad
Kushi Katsu Donburi
Assorted Kushikatsu
Scallop Pork Belly
5 Sticks Platter
10-Stick Skewers
Rare Cheese Cake
Prime Rib Finger
Shrimp Yakisoba

“everything is handmade, the ingredients are fresh and high quality, staff are friendly. this place is so unique and a great date spot!♡“

4.4 Superb141 Reviews
Sushi Izakaya Gaku Japanese
1329 S King St, Honolulu

Customers` Favorites

Blue Fin OH Toro Sashimi
Homemade Monkfish Liver
Japanese Omelette
Sashimi Special
Chicken Karaage
Miso Butterfish
Sushi Omakase
Chawanmushi
Uni Shooter
Yakitori

“Izakaya Gaku is absolutely wonderful. Tucked just north of Ala Moana, it’s got that city energy without the rush of Waikiki — a perfect balance. This is a high-tier spot. Not Michelin, sure, but it’s not about that — it’s about enjoying the experience, and they've got plenty of that! And as someone just recently stepping into this level of dining, I get now that there’s a whole world above the usual places — and Gaku is a strong entry into that world.

The oyster shooters were a standout, and the o-toro? Some of the best I’ve had, hands down.

The staff were fantastic — super attentive, and the vibe from the sushi chefs and kitchen crew greeting you with full energy as you walk in or out adds to the whole atmosphere. It’s vibrant, thoughtful, and every detail feels intentional. A real gem.“

4.4 Superb84 Reviews
CAMADO RAMEN TAVERN Ramen • $$
320 Lewers St, Honolulu

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Karaage with Yuzu Pepper
Chicken Karaage Yuzu Pepper
Black Garlic Tonkotsu
Chashu Tonkotsu Ramen
Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen
Vegan Creamy Tanmen
Black Tonkotsu
Pork Gyoza 5pc
Yuzu Shio Ramen
Vegan Bao Bun

“This little ramen place has the best broth! We got kimchi and cucumber appetizers, and two kinds of ramen. The meat, we had both pork and chicken, was so so but the broth was absolutely delicious and made this absolutely worth it. Would definitely go back.“

4.3 Superb303 Reviews
Oyster Hale by Crush Seafood • $$
346 Lewers St, Honolulu

Customers` Favorites

Salmon with Strawberries and Grapes
Japanese Souffle Cheesecake
Deluxe Assorted Sashimi
Chef Choice Oyster
Miso Butter Salmon
Hamachi Carpaccio
Butter Sake Clams
Bara Chirashi Bowl
Sake Butter Clam
Scallop Sashimi

“Hello, I am a Korean pioneer. The collaboration between the owner, a Korean drama enthusiast, and the blunt but meticulous chef, the owner, creates a warm hideout. Every single ingredient is fresh and delicious. I highly recommend stopping by. ^^ Oh, there is no corkage fee for soju beer, so buy it at the nearby ABC Mar.“

4.3 Superb149 Reviews
Osaka Oden Izakaya Kawano Teppanyaki • $$
1960 Kapiolani Blvd, Honolulu

Customers` Favorites

Okonomiya and Chicken Nanban
Garlic Chicken Fried Rice
Gyoza and Ginger Pork
Gyusuji with Ponzu
Deep Fried Oysters
Grilled Sausage
Assorted Sashimi
5 Kinda Sashimi
Mentaiko Pizza
Pork Yakisoba

“This is a very popular place to eat for everyone that lives around the Mcully area. This is located on the 2nd floor of the Mcully Shopping Center. This is both trendy and casual depending on what you define in both questions. I also see a lot of Orientals eating here because I think it's how the food would be made in their country and they have a huge assortment of items on their menu. The only time I've seen people standing outside is during the weekend but don't get me wrong because I am not sure if they had just eaten their and having a breather outside because they are so much of the yummy foods there or they're actually waiting in line to get a table to sit down and order from. I have only been there twice so I cannot honestly say which it was. But I can honestly say that it's a very nice comfortable place to eat. You will find something for everyone to enjoy. The service is at its best at all times and the prices are a little about average so it's a little bit more than I'm used to spending in a place like this. But I have to say I will definitely eat there again and will also recommend this place to friends and family. Mahalo And Aloha

Vegetarian options: There are many different vegetarian options or I am sure they will make accommodations to some of their menu items to make your meal a good experience.

Parking: Parking is no problem here because it is in a very large parking lot shared with other types of stores, mini stores and shops.“

4.2 Good64 Reviews
Heart Moon Bar & Grill • $$
2334 S King St, Honolulu

“While on vacation I was wanting to listen to some Jazz. When I looked it up on the Internet it gave me the name of Heart Moon. I got dressed and went. This was a cozy place tucked away. I ordered food and the Chef made me some shrimp that was fantastic. Thanks Chef. The band was GREAT. I enjoyed myself so well. I plan to return. I told a few friends about this hidden Gem and they too have made plans to attend.“

4 Good8 Reviews
Izakaya Nonbei Japanese • $$$
3108 Olu St, Honolulu

Customers` Favorites

Hamachi and Salmon Sashimi
Crab Avocado Salad
Nonbei Spicy Rolls
Wafu Steak Bento
Chicken Karaage
Miso Butterfish
Agedashi Tofu
Karei Karaage
Hamachi Kama
Sake Sampler

“Heard from friends on Oahu it is the best on the island“

4.2 Good122 Reviews
Restaurant XO American
3434 Waialae Ave, Honolulu

Customers` Favorites

Adobo Fried Chicken with Braised Peppercorns
Fluffle of Brown Butter-Bunny-Butter Mochi
Pan Seared Scallops
Bread Appetizer
Xiao Long Bao
Chicken Wings
Bunny Mochi
Beet Lotus

“Vandaag geweest met een vriendin We werden geholpen door bas Wat een aanwinst En het brood carpaccio ...heerlijk“

4.2 Good156 Reviews
Tsukuneya Japanese • $$
1442 University Ave, Honolulu

Customers` Favorites

鶏のから揚げさっぱりソース

“タクシーを使ってもワイキキから来る価値あり。 ハワイの定番フードに飽きて日本食が恋しくなったら、是非行ってみてください。 お酒の種類も豊富です。 予約も日本語でOKです!“

4.1 Good47 Reviews
Izakaya Uosan Japanese
1221 Kapiolani Blvd, Honolulu

Customers` Favorites

Foie Gras Braised Daikon and Caramelized Onions
Fat Bastard Oysters with Ponzu Sauce
蟹クリームコロッケ
Kanpachi Carpaccio
Karaage Chicken
Chicken Karaage
Uni Sea Urchin
Grilled Unagi
Uni Egg Rice
カンパチ

“Big enjoyer of this place. Sometimes hard to find seating on the fly, but they make up for it with exquisite dishes. The Uni Truffle Butter Egg Yolk Rice is a must. Great selection of nigiri as well some excellent mid-weight plates (I recommend the beef tongue). My wife and I love to come down here often, keep up the great work, Uosan!“

4.1 Good78 Reviews
Tanaka Ramen & Izakaya Ramen • $
1450 Ala Moana Blvd #2054, Honolulu

Customers` Favorites

Tanaka Garlic Cheese Tonkotsu Ramen
takoyaki octopus ball 章鱼丸子
Tanaka Garlic Cheese with Corn
Beef Sukiyaki Tonkotsu Ramen
Spicy Creamy Vegan Ramen
Brussels Sprout Tempura
Tonkotsu Tan Tan Ramen
Beef Sukiyaki Tonkotsu
Tempura Brussel Sprouts
Takoyaki-Octopus Ball

“best ramen ever. You wont regret it.“

4 Good181 Reviews
Izakaya Naru Honolulu Japanese • $$
2700 S King St Shop #D104, Honolulu

Customers` Favorites

Oven Grilled Berkshire Pork with Yuzu Kosho
そきそば Okinawan Sparerib Soba Noodles
Baguette Stuffed with Vanilla Ice Cream
Quail Egg Marinated in Dashi Shoyu
Hamachi Cucumber with Salted Ogo
Taco Rice in a Hot Stone Pot
Grilled Miso Butter Fish
Tori Kawa Chicken Skin
Pickled Spicy Cucumber
Marinated Quail Eggs

“Izakaya Naru is one of my most favorite Izakaya! The authentic Okinawan and Japanese dishes are amazing! And all staffs are super friendly! Also, the Koubashicha-wari, the Phiten Mulberry Leaf Tea mixed with Shochu, is THE Drink! Cannot stop drinking it knowing getting healthier 😁👍 Izakaya Naru is highly recommended!“

3.8 Good118 Reviews