Kotetsu Chaya

1427 S King St, Honolulu
(808) 200-5859

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Karen Sercombe

This place is 5 star! Food is excellent, service is brilliant and atmosphere is authentic. Highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Eisuke Tanioka

Amazing. Authentic Japanese food. Great prices, great deals and the workers are always so kind. Karaage bento made me think of home. 11/10!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jesus Lee

Little Japanese cafe serving bentos (ginger pork, kaki fry, katsu, and more), ramen, salads. A bit of nostalgic decor (Kamen Rider, Devilman, Hajime no Ippo).

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ravilan Gabriel

Excellent service, delicious food n big portions

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Max

The karaage chicken bento was among the best I've ever had!

William Cox

This place is amazing! Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful explaining things to us, and every single dish was so delicious.

Ed Oshiro

Great service and food. Free parking lot in rear.

love me

Amazing food!!! Family-friendly atmosphere. Can't wait to come back here again. My kids ate everything.

Ian Shanks

Delicious food, very generous portions at affordable prices. Kind staff and relaxing atmosphere.

lambert leong

Not bad but my mac salad tasted a bit off.

P RANNA

**edit 10/20** been here 2 more times now, its my go to lunch place when im in the area for authentic Japanese food? Tried their Tonkotsu ramen with side rice and gyoza, and also the Daily Special which was the Aimori bento (chicken karaage and ginger pork). Friendly service and food that is made to order??**

Legit little authentic Japanese diner/take out place that I stumbled upon looking for another restaurant in Honolulu. Located in the building with restaurants on King Street and Keeaumoku, where Sushi Sasabune is located. This place is at the end to the left.

There was a late lunch crowd when i walked in so took a little while to be seated. Note that this place is run by two people so if youre in a rush, this isnt the place for you as the food is prepared on order so it takes some time.

They were running a promotion the day i went, which was Niku no hi, or Meat Day where if you ordered a specific meal, you would get 150% more. Since it was my first time here, the waitress suggested the popular Karaage Fried Chicken Plate, which I gladly ordered.

Took a while for the meal to arrive since there were two parties seated in front of me, and their meals looked great too... Especially the ramen. When my meal arrived it was piping hot, the way I like it. Squeeze the lemon on and it came with a shoyu dipping sauce that I felt didnt need. The chicken was crisp, not oily and already marinated before fried just like you would eat in Japan.

There was more chicken than I could eat in one sitting so I took half of it home. Would recommend if in the area, Im sure their other dishes are excellent too?5 stars.

Parking: Free parking lot in the back of restaurant and street metered parking in front (free if on Sundays)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Karaage Bento

Errol Wong

Love this place! Great Bentos and Ramen.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Karaage Bento, Caesar Taco Rice

松澤裕美

Fried chicken, mackerel, taco rice, ramen, hell ramen, whatever you eat is really delicious ?
This price despite the volume! I would be happy if I could eat such delicious food in Hawaii ❤️
The owner is very friendly and I always stop by when I go to Hawaii.
That's right, it's OK to bring your own alcohol, so let's toast with gyoza and beer ☺️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Y. Takaishi

A homely and fun shop in Hawaii
A restaurant where you can eat, drink, and have fun
Owner Tomo
Very friendly and easy to talk to
It became a memory of my trip to Hawaii.
I had a great time with my family and friends and enjoyed delicious food.
Oh, there was a wide variety of salads and the volume was plentiful.
The lunch boxes are hearty and delicious, so if I come to Hawaii again, I'll stop by ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Minion_Dave5-O

This restaurant is kind of hidden on King Street due to the Traffic in the area. Located near Keaaumoku and King Street, it’s across a small park and parking meters. Trees somewhat hide the restaurant name, and it’s hard to see due to driving, you could lose focus lol.

They do make really good Chicken Karaage. It’s legit, kind of like going to Japan and having it there. The fried chicken is so moist and not too crispy, the soy sauce they give goes well with it.

They also told me they serve Minced meat katsu. If you’ve ever had minced meat katsu or “Menchie” Katsu before in Japan, that thing is the bomb dot com.

Parking: Parking is on King Street, during the weekdays you have to pay for parking either by coins or card. After 6pm and on weekends it’s free.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

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