Izakaya Restaurants in Honolulu, HI

“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!“

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

“The service was impeccable. Our server, Evelyn, offered wonderfully delicious suggestions that were on point.

The food was a party in mouth with some delightful flavors (Kalua Nachos, Shoyu Ahi Poke, and Waianae Shaka Moa Egg over rice *raw egg w/white soy sauce).

This was by far a superb place to eat. The ambiance is chill and the decorations eclectic, and the prices are good. Happy hour is from 5-6:30 which gives you the opportunity to sample various menu options at very affordable prices.

I'll definitely come back again on my next visit.“

“This place in Kaimuki is an amazing culinary experience! I'd marked it as a place to try while on vacation, didn't realize that reservations are often months in advance to get in here! We were extremely lucky anyway as we just did walk in not knowing, but they had a cancellation and were able to accommodate us, which is rare.

Chef is super friendly and wait staff explained everything and answered any questions. We sat counter and enjoyed omakase style dining, bacon wrapped quail eggs, wings, chicken hearts which were super tender, bacon wrapped mochi and many others with Hakata-style motsunabe as the finale. It was simply amazing tasting!

It's BYOB just so you know.

Parking: Parking is in the lot across the street.“

“food was very good will definitely come back“

“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“

“Very good and great staff.“

“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!“

“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 ?“

“THE best spot for sushi on the island, for me it was the best sushi I've ever had. I used to come here when I was stationed on MCBH 11 years ago and I was back recently for a business trip and made it a point to come back here to Doraku Suchi.“

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

“Friendly service and very tasty dishes.“

“I read the bad reviews first just to have another point of view prior of my visit.

Obviously all this review are points of views and I respect that. My personal experience in this place was awesome, I found this place really tasty and delicious. Of course I get my favorite California Roll and I request unagi Sauce, the amount was very generous, I get a Salmon avocado roll, mmmm very very delicious, if my first time trying this one. My friend he get a lot of food. I don’t know what he get but he eat everything ?

If I go to Waikiki I definitely I can stop by because the location is at the entrance of Waikiki. I don’t know if they have parking just because I don’t drive so is something to check is some visit this place and arrive by car

Wheelchair accessibility: Is the first floor so it is accessible“

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

“4pmからのハッピーアワーでお得に美味しく頂きました。お勧めです。“

“The menu is very pork heavy, but for a vegetarian like me, the vegan ramen option was fantastic. Most of the time it is the broth that makes it or breaks it, and here at a Camaro, it certainly made it. It’s slightly creamy in texture and the basic version of the ramen comes with just corn, green onions, and bamboo shoots. But definitely customize it with the various add ons that they have in store. Below is a picture of my order. Highly recommend it!

Vegetarian options: Vegan tan tan men“

“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.“

“My SIL and nephew took me to one of their favorite restaurants, Sushi Izakaya Gaku on King Street. There are about eight parking stalls in the back, accessed by a narrow driveway through the building. We got there before 5pm (opening time) so we were able to pick our parking space.

I left the ordering to my hosts but started with an Ohoro gin and soda. This gin comes from Hokkaido with sweet gale and mint as botanicals. It’s strong for a gin at 47% alcohol but has a nice clean taste with a light aroma of citrus. My nephew went with Asahi Dry.

The first dish was Omatsuri Natto … with natto as the base, pieces of salmon, ahi, squid, ikura, uni, yamaimo, chopped green onion and okra topped with a quail egg. It’s mixed together and eaten on nori. I found it refreshing with the natto being very mild.

Next was Uni and Oyster shooters, Seared Otoro with garlic sauce, Tako Basil, Gyutan (grilled beef tongue) Salad, and assorted nigiri. The uni and oyster shooters were excellent, as was the seared otoro. I thought that was the best dish of the evening. The beef tongue was tender and the salad dressing was great. I enjoyed the tako basil as well.

I found the dishes to be very good … My SIL thought some of the ingredients were of lesser quality than during her previous visits. She noted a change in staff though one of the “old timers” came by later in the evening to say hello.

All in all, I enjoyed my dining experience. The place was filled with diners, so service was slow and inattentive at times. The kitchen put out dishes quickly despite the crowd. 4 stars for me.“

“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.“

“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.“

“No matter when you visit, you will be surprised and impressed every time❣️We will provide you with the best ingredients, alcohol, and the service of our experienced floor staff. This is at the top of my list of referrals to my valued customers.“

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

“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！“

“Geweldig lekker gegeten. Allereerst, top personeel, je wordt hartelijk ontvangen, er wordt steeds gecheckt of alles naar wens is, mega gastvrij. Verder echt heerlijke gerechten, zelfs de frietjes zijn amazing! Lieve eigenaren, we kunnen dit iedereen aanraden en komen hier zeker terug!!“

“best ramen ever. You wont regret it.“

“I was born in Okinawa. When I saw the peanut tofu I love from Okinawa on Tiktock I made a reservation right away. Convenient parking, great service, good prices and great food! Make sure you make reservations as they had to turn away customers without.“