Very pricy bbq even for non-wagyu meat. We got the washugyu sampler and there were only a pinch of meat, and it is normal beef that you can get at any supermarket.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
yoshi
Ordered the wagyu beef set, chicken, and salad. The draft beer is super dry and the food is delicious. I wouldn't say it was like the old Yakiniku Hiroshi, but it was good and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It's just a little hard to find the place.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Devineservice
The quality of meat and all the sides were absolutely fabulous! The sauces that are served are so flavorful! The salad has a great dressing that is so refreshing and tastes so ONO! I dream of going to Yoshi when I haven't been in a while! Everything is so great and service beyond compare!!
Chris Inoue
I don't write many reviews, but I had to review Japanese BBQ Yoshi because it was the best restaurant experience I've had in Hawai'i in quite a while.First off, the boring stuff. Do you need a reservation? We had a 5:00 reservation for our visit on NYE but the restaurant was only about half full. However, it's not a huge place so a reservation is probably recommended. Also, their parking lot only has 9 marked spaces, so plan accordingly.There were three of us, so we split the Wagyu Set Menu (which is intended for two people) and added on a Washugyu Sampler Plate. That was more than enough food for us.The starters included assorted kim chee, a green salad, nori, beef bao buns, soup, and a plate that included potato salad, seasoned broccoli fllorets, and pickled vegetables. Everything was light, fresh, tasty, and not too heavy (which is important, considering the amount of meat we had coming).We opted for the beef tongue over the pork belly and the miso scallops over the garlic shrimp. Both were excellent choices and the beef tongue was SUPER tender, while the scallops were flavorful with a perfect texture - not mushy or rubbery.Side note on the grill: you grill your own meat, so you have to carefully balance cooking and eating. Wagyu and Washugyu cook very quickly due to the high fat content, and the thinner cuts will cook extremely fast - the staff advised that thin cuts should be seared for only about 8-10 seconds per side. Tip: don't put too many pieces on the grill at once, otherwise you risk overcooking your beautiful Wagyu! Also, the grill is nonstick so it doesn't have to be replaced; the staff will occasionally wipe it down to keep it clean.The meat itself was amazing! Super tender and melts in your mouth like butter. The cuts arrived lightly seasoned and three dipping sauces were provided. My favorite was the sesame oil based sauce with salt and pepper. There was also a thin cut of Wagyu where, per staff instructions, you grill it, add green onions and garlic chips, then roll it up and pop it in your mouth. Soooo 'ono!There was so much food that we completely skipped the noodle course, which was cold soba. The staff packed it up for us to take home. The fact that they were prepared to pack up the soba tells you that they know how much food they give you!Finally... dessert. Two desserts are provided with the set menu so we went with sorbet and the S'mores cheesecake. The cheesecake was very heavy and very rich, but I can't resist chocolate and house-made desserts!Along with the food, what really made this an unforgettable experience was the staff. All the staff were friendly and super helpful. They were attentive, checking on us every so often and making sure that our water and tea were full. Plus they also provided clear explanations and instructions for cooking so that everything came out delicious!Japanese BBQ Yoshi is not cheap, but it is most definitely worth the money. While we were there, several of the other guests were greeted warmly and recognized as repeat customers - always a good sign about an establishment. I hope to become a repeat visitor myself!Parking: 9 marked spots in the parking lot
No words can explain the feeling of eating wagyu meat and it melting in your mouth like butter. The meat selection here and service are both excellent. All of the sides were great as well. I highly recommend the yuzu jelly desert. And yes, it's pricy, but well worth then experience.
Good food as always, and they made the meat cake for the birthdays. It was quite empty when we went for happy hour. The server was a guy I didn't know before, but he was nice enough. The party right next to us was loud, so I wish they spread us all out a bit more since there were only 3 parties in the whole place.
Alex O.
It's been a small bit since we've been here. Another birthday celebration, and we ordered a lot off the Happy Hour menu. I always have a great time, so I'm not scoring each individual dish as I usually do.This particular time, we ordered a meat cake for the birthday boy, and it was a nice assortment of our choice of meat cuts in a nice mold. Everyone got a nice kick out of it. Sorry, I do not have a closer picture... It consisted of the Wagyushu Kalbi, Strip Steak, and Thick Cut Pork Belly. We also ordered another set of Beef Tongue, more Kalbi, Strip Steak, and Pork Belly. I also forgot to take new pictures of the Wagyu Fat Fried Rice and the Wagyu Truffle Fries. I recommend anyone planning to come here to order off the Happy Hour Menu from 5-6 as most items are marked up to 40% off. I love this place and am always glad to come to another birthday celebration!
Sunny V.
The best yakiniku and Japanese BBQ place on Oahu. The ambience was comfortable and even though it was my first time I felt right at home. The experience was welcoming and service was beyond Amazing!! Will be back soon for sure 100%!
Ever
We're disappointed with the food, not tasty enough and portion is too small, inappropriate with the costs. The soup bowl is too large but the soup is too little. The place is too small so you can hear all the background noise. In short, too noisy, we weren't able to enjoy our dinner.
I've been wanting to try this place forever, and finally did. The reservation was made 2 or 3 days prior so we had no choice to be seated right when they opened for a table rather than the bar. We got the most expensive course, and it was delicious but too fatty for us. It definitely was exquisite but we can only eat so much fat right? Haha.Small parking lot in a back road, the maps on Yelp takes us to the other side and we were so lost and confused for a while. The wagyu nigiri was expensive; but it was SOOOO GOOD!!!!! Our favorite of the meal for sure even though it was the starter! So soft, so delicious, unbelievable. The soup, buns, and scallops were all nothing special, if anything very underwhelming. The beef, however, so marbled. Beautiful and amazing. But our stomachs couldn't take all the fat so we took the udon at the end to go. The desserts we chose were the watermelon sorbet and the Kona coffee ice cream on coffee jelly. I should've gotten just the coffee ice cream, the jelly was not to my taste at all. Very strong. Service was amazing! Servers were very nice and efficient. It was a nice one time experience.
Steve Okamura
Try it for yourself... as pricey as it may be, you won't regret it. Park at Zippys bc you'll need the walk back to digest everything.
This was one of the best dinning experiences I've ever had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sherene H.
Delicious wagyu!!!Service was very prompt and attentive, very chill spot on a Sunday night and not loud or crowded. We got the wagyu sampler set that came with miso soup, rice (or upgrade $5 for wagyu fat fried rice), kimchee, potato salads, green salad, misoyaki scallops, beef tongue or pork belly, and the sampler. Then you also get sold udon and a dessert per person!!! Soo much food. The wagyu was amazing and the fried rice. We got the s'mores cheesecake which was good. It really sweet. Then there was the Yuzu jelly with watermelon sorbet. The Yuzu jelly was really tart but sorbet was refreshing. Definitely a spot to get some wagyu beef.
Coryne S Suzuki
Sean and Andy are so awesome! They make everyone feel like VIPs! They are so friendly, hospitable, and always on top of things! Our glasses were always full, our food was brought out in a timely manner and we never had to ask for anything! They helped us navigate the menu and everything was delicious!!!Parking: Parking lot right in front the restaurant. It's not that big but I've always been able to park there.
Very pricy bbq even for non-wagyu meat. We got the washugyu sampler and there were only a pinch of meat, and it is normal beef that you can get at any supermarket.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Ordered the wagyu beef set, chicken, and salad. The draft beer is super dry and the food is delicious. I wouldn't say it was like the old Yakiniku Hiroshi, but it was good and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It's just a little hard to find the place.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
The quality of meat and all the sides were absolutely fabulous! The sauces that are served are so flavorful! The salad has a great dressing that is so refreshing and tastes so ONO! I dream of going to Yoshi when I haven't been in a while! Everything is so great and service beyond compare!!
I don't write many reviews, but I had to review Japanese BBQ Yoshi because it was the best restaurant experience I've had in Hawai'i in quite a while.First off, the boring stuff. Do you need a reservation? We had a 5:00 reservation for our visit on NYE but the restaurant was only about half full. However, it's not a huge place so a reservation is probably recommended. Also, their parking lot only has 9 marked spaces, so plan accordingly.There were three of us, so we split the Wagyu Set Menu (which is intended for two people) and added on a Washugyu Sampler Plate. That was more than enough food for us.The starters included assorted kim chee, a green salad, nori, beef bao buns, soup, and a plate that included potato salad, seasoned broccoli fllorets, and pickled vegetables. Everything was light, fresh, tasty, and not too heavy (which is important, considering the amount of meat we had coming).We opted for the beef tongue over the pork belly and the miso scallops over the garlic shrimp. Both were excellent choices and the beef tongue was SUPER tender, while the scallops were flavorful with a perfect texture - not mushy or rubbery.Side note on the grill: you grill your own meat, so you have to carefully balance cooking and eating. Wagyu and Washugyu cook very quickly due to the high fat content, and the thinner cuts will cook extremely fast - the staff advised that thin cuts should be seared for only about 8-10 seconds per side. Tip: don't put too many pieces on the grill at once, otherwise you risk overcooking your beautiful Wagyu! Also, the grill is nonstick so it doesn't have to be replaced; the staff will occasionally wipe it down to keep it clean.The meat itself was amazing! Super tender and melts in your mouth like butter. The cuts arrived lightly seasoned and three dipping sauces were provided. My favorite was the sesame oil based sauce with salt and pepper. There was also a thin cut of Wagyu where, per staff instructions, you grill it, add green onions and garlic chips, then roll it up and pop it in your mouth. Soooo 'ono!There was so much food that we completely skipped the noodle course, which was cold soba. The staff packed it up for us to take home. The fact that they were prepared to pack up the soba tells you that they know how much food they give you!Finally... dessert. Two desserts are provided with the set menu so we went with sorbet and the S'mores cheesecake. The cheesecake was very heavy and very rich, but I can't resist chocolate and house-made desserts!Along with the food, what really made this an unforgettable experience was the staff. All the staff were friendly and super helpful. They were attentive, checking on us every so often and making sure that our water and tea were full. Plus they also provided clear explanations and instructions for cooking so that everything came out delicious!Japanese BBQ Yoshi is not cheap, but it is most definitely worth the money. While we were there, several of the other guests were greeted warmly and recognized as repeat customers - always a good sign about an establishment. I hope to become a repeat visitor myself!Parking: 9 marked spots in the parking lot
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Belly Bao Buns 4 PC, Beef Tongue Bowl, Miso Butter Scallops Cooking, Wagyu, Wagyu Sampler, Chocolate Marshmallow Cheesecake
Very enjoyable experience we had. The servers were amazing they even educate us about what we were eating. A truly hidden gem in Honolulu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Tongue Bowl, Wagyu Fat Fried Rice, Wagyu
No words can explain the feeling of eating wagyu meat and it melting in your mouth like butter. The meat selection here and service are both excellent. All of the sides were great as well. I highly recommend the yuzu jelly desert. And yes, it's pricy, but well worth then experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Belly Bao Buns 4 PC, Dave's Green Tea Ice Cream, Miso Butter Scallops Cooking, Wagyu Fat Fried Rice, Tongue, Chocolate Marshmallow Cheesecake
Good food as always, and they made the meat cake for the birthdays. It was quite empty when we went for happy hour. The server was a guy I didn't know before, but he was nice enough. The party right next to us was loud, so I wish they spread us all out a bit more since there were only 3 parties in the whole place.
It's been a small bit since we've been here. Another birthday celebration, and we ordered a lot off the Happy Hour menu. I always have a great time, so I'm not scoring each individual dish as I usually do.This particular time, we ordered a meat cake for the birthday boy, and it was a nice assortment of our choice of meat cuts in a nice mold. Everyone got a nice kick out of it. Sorry, I do not have a closer picture... It consisted of the Wagyushu Kalbi, Strip Steak, and Thick Cut Pork Belly. We also ordered another set of Beef Tongue, more Kalbi, Strip Steak, and Pork Belly. I also forgot to take new pictures of the Wagyu Fat Fried Rice and the Wagyu Truffle Fries. I recommend anyone planning to come here to order off the Happy Hour Menu from 5-6 as most items are marked up to 40% off. I love this place and am always glad to come to another birthday celebration!
The best yakiniku and Japanese BBQ place on Oahu. The ambience was comfortable and even though it was my first time I felt right at home. The experience was welcoming and service was beyond Amazing!! Will be back soon for sure 100%!
We're disappointed with the food, not tasty enough and portion is too small, inappropriate with the costs. The soup bowl is too large but the soup is too little. The place is too small so you can hear all the background noise. In short, too noisy, we weren't able to enjoy our dinner.
Restaurantji Recommends
I've been wanting to try this place forever, and finally did. The reservation was made 2 or 3 days prior so we had no choice to be seated right when they opened for a table rather than the bar. We got the most expensive course, and it was delicious but too fatty for us. It definitely was exquisite but we can only eat so much fat right? Haha.Small parking lot in a back road, the maps on Yelp takes us to the other side and we were so lost and confused for a while. The wagyu nigiri was expensive; but it was SOOOO GOOD!!!!! Our favorite of the meal for sure even though it was the starter! So soft, so delicious, unbelievable. The soup, buns, and scallops were all nothing special, if anything very underwhelming. The beef, however, so marbled. Beautiful and amazing. But our stomachs couldn't take all the fat so we took the udon at the end to go. The desserts we chose were the watermelon sorbet and the Kona coffee ice cream on coffee jelly. I should've gotten just the coffee ice cream, the jelly was not to my taste at all. Very strong. Service was amazing! Servers were very nice and efficient. It was a nice one time experience.
Try it for yourself... as pricey as it may be, you won't regret it. Park at Zippys bc you'll need the walk back to digest everything.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Tongue Bowl, Miso Butter Scallops Cooking, Wagyu, Steak, Wagyu Sampler, Chocolate Marshmallow Cheesecake
This was one of the best dinning experiences I've ever had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious wagyu!!!Service was very prompt and attentive, very chill spot on a Sunday night and not loud or crowded. We got the wagyu sampler set that came with miso soup, rice (or upgrade $5 for wagyu fat fried rice), kimchee, potato salads, green salad, misoyaki scallops, beef tongue or pork belly, and the sampler. Then you also get sold udon and a dessert per person!!! Soo much food. The wagyu was amazing and the fried rice. We got the s'mores cheesecake which was good. It really sweet. Then there was the Yuzu jelly with watermelon sorbet. The Yuzu jelly was really tart but sorbet was refreshing. Definitely a spot to get some wagyu beef.
Sean and Andy are so awesome! They make everyone feel like VIPs! They are so friendly, hospitable, and always on top of things! Our glasses were always full, our food was brought out in a timely manner and we never had to ask for anything! They helped us navigate the menu and everything was delicious!!!Parking: Parking lot right in front the restaurant. It's not that big but I've always been able to park there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wagyu