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 was good quality and decent. I was expecting a bit more of an Asian flavour. Service was super friendly but I gave it a 3/5 because we had four people dining and all our meals came at different times. My meal came after the first person finished. It didn’t look too busy. Atmosphere is great. Good vibe.“

“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!“

“My wife, friends, and I have been to Yakitori Ando a few times now, and it never disappoints. The food is consistently incredible, the service is excellent, and the lively atmosphere always makes for a fun night out.

Every skewer coming off the grill is packed with flavor, and the motsunabe is always a highlight. Being BYOB with a great group of friends only adds to the experience.

There’s a reason reservations are so hard to get - authentic, memorable, and absolutely worth it every time.“

“A must-try when in Honolulu! The tonkatsu here is one of the best in the city. The price matches the quality perfectly, making it a great value. They also serve Wagyu steak, which is absolutely delicious and cooked perfectly. Draft beer is only $5, which is a great deal. I would definitely come back again“

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

“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“

“Celebrated our engagement here... been here a few times since living here and even after leaving and the vibes and food here are always excellent! We sat at the sushi bar this time which I think made the experience more fun since it basically felt like an omakase style meal despite us also ordering a la carte. We're more into the casual but excellent fish quality vibe anyway... thanks jeff and to the staff for being welcoming!“

“Very good and great staff.“

“Nice atmosphere and tasty food 🍱“

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

“food was very good will definitely come back“

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

“best ramen ever. You wont regret it.“

“Incredible food and wait staff. The restaurant is close to many hotels but just enough off the main road that it is less crowded and has a quieter atmosphere. The sashimi was fantastic. The staff were very helpful and attentive. If I ever get the opportunity to I will definitely return.“

“We loved this place and had an AMAZING experience two nights in a row! The oysters were to die for, every way they were served. The sushi fresh, flavorful, and creative. And the sashimi was top notch. Roy and the owner were so kind and went out of their way to cater to my dietary needs as a Celiac. We’d highly recommend over and over again!“

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

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

“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.“

“Great cozy Japanese izakaya at McCully Street Shopping Centre. The food menu was good and had a variety.

Drinks menu were good too. Overall, service was friendly and the servers would help make recommendations for food and drinks. Worth a visit if one has hunger pangs at night as it closes at 1am.“

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

“Friendly service and very tasty dishes.“

“The handwritten menu is how you know you're going to have a good time.

Good, small izakaya-style restaurant. Fairly low-key and relaxed. Given that it's not a large space I'd say look into reservations, or get there early and there may be a time constraint.

Good, diverse menu of izakaya fare, including a very respectable fish list for sushi and sashimi. I really appreciate seeing a diverse selection of some harder-to-find stuff. Nicely prepared. I could definitely see myself making a return stop before my trip is over!

Worth checking out.“

“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!“