Nabe Aina

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About Nabe Aina

Nabe Aina is a restaurant in Waikiki Shopping Plaza serving hot pot and BBQ. The staff is friendly and attentive, providing fast service. The hot pot selection offers various options with different broths, while the BBQ grill can be a bit smelly during cooking. However, some customers were disappointed as they were expecting Japanese shabu shabu but received a more generic Chinese style hotpot. The miso soup was too salty, the dipping sauce was unconventional, and the kurabuta pork was cut too thick. It seems like the restaurant aimed for a shabu shabu experience but missed the mark with substitutes like peanut sauce and plum/Hoisin soy sauce. While the price was reasonable, some diners suggest trying other Japanese establishments in the area for a better experience.