17 Best Japanese Restaurants in Kaneohe

“Just Wow. We are a week and half into our honeymoon and this is what he best food we have had on the island, and honestly some of the best seafood I have ever had. The fish tasted like it was caught this morning. Will definitely be coming back. The prices were also very reasonable.“

“Anytime my mom asked, “Do you wanna go get Ayame ramen?” my answer was always, “Yes! YAY, Ayame!” As a kid, this was the first place I ever had ramen that wasn’t from a cup or a packet, and it made a huge impact on my tastebuds and what I’d be open to trying for the rest of my life.

Their curry and ramen are both incredible. I still remember staring at the fish cake, wondering what it was, but loving the flavor and texture, and thinking the bright pink swirl looked so cool. I even started putting chili oil in my ramen at a young age because of this place, I loved the heat and the flavor.

This place left such a lasting impression on me, and I would love to revisit and experience that nostalgia again, especially with my mom. That’s the heart of what makes a great restaurant, when someone loves their food enough to share it, and it becomes part of your memories together.

Wishing your restaurant many blessings and continued good fortune. I hope the families who come in today get to enjoy the ramen as much as I did, because 20 years later, I still remember that first bowl.“

“The beef curry is on point. They have a great variety of musubis to choose from and some very cool deserts as well.💯👏👏“

“Lived in Kaneohe for over a yea without trying this place. I went today and the food was good and the service was excellent. Didn’t dine in but I saw how cordial and friendly the staff were. They knew so many people by name and were very friendly to everyone.

I wish I tried sooner because the spicy salmon and udon are delicious.

Would recommend! 👍“

“Affordable price for buffet lovers. Valet parking is reasonable... Lots of choices to choose from... all you can eat for a price you will never regret...“

“I will never forget the expression on our mother's face. The food served was reminiscent of her childhood in Osaka, Japan. Her dementia didn't stop fond memories that came into her mind with every bite of the food served to her. Thank you "Domo".“

“A personal and favorite staple since 2002...
Consistent. Delicious. Comforting.

The spicy beef ramen combo...? Perfection - you cannot find such a fantastic blend of heat and flavor anywhere else.

Visit... enjoy... I cannot imagine anyone being disappointed.“

“Went there earlier today and got the wafu steak with the sashimi, tempura(5pcs), and miso soup(included). And lemme tell you they have the most ono wafu steak. You could tell that steak was marinated. It was tender and juicy. You know when your order is ready when the whole restaurant smells like steak. I would definitely recommend trying the wafu steak. It feeds a family of 3 for 30 bucks.“

“The food is sooo delicious, real homemade. Very affordable.,a true mom and pop take out .The service is awesome Mr Young and his family is very kind. Like to help people. Very nice and beautiful people.Mr Young was so helpful and Accommodating my needs Feeding our church Levi. With a small budget. He accommodated a breakfast plate that was So delicious and the portion was big and very tasty. I'm his new loyal customer. And it's also open on Sundays. He has delicious bentos. Good to pick up some when you're going to the beach. Thank you Mr. YoungYour food is the bomb (great and awasome) and the service ofALOHA. MUCH MAHALO NELSON AND SELENA

Vegetarian options: Vegetables

Kid-friendliness: Friendly

Parking: Front of location

Wheelchair accessibility: Ground floor“

“My fave Teri hamburger/namasu on da side... Can't forget the potatoe, Ohhh Yaaa“

“this is a great spot inside the mall, if your companions are not vegan they have other choices bear by. the vegan tan tan ramen was delicious, pleasantly surprised for a ramen spot found inside a mall. this one hits the spot! the peanut butter tare is not spicy at all so if you like spicy ask for additional spice.“

“If you’re a true sushi lover, this place is an absolute must. From the moment you step inside, you’re greeted with warm hospitality that instantly feels like you’ve been welcomed into a traditional Japanese sushi-ya. The staff not only provide impeccable service — attentive, gracious, and prompt — but they also speak Japanese, adding an extra layer of authenticity that’s increasingly rare to find outside of Japan.

But let’s talk about the real star here: the sushi. The hand rolls are, without exaggeration, the best. The fish is impossibly fresh, the rice is seasoned to perfection, and the balance of flavors is masterful. Every bite is crafted with such care and precision that you can tell the chefs are true artisans of their craft.

What’s the catch? They close early — like, 3 PM early. And that’s honestly the only downside. It’s a bit of a heartbreak knowing something this incredible isn’t available for dinner. But if you can plan your day around it, you’ll be rewarded with a sushi experience that’s unforgettable.“

“Awesome ������ Best sushi, service, my kids and husband's and I favorite place to eat“

“Great service and super friendly with great food! Made daily and great choices. Must try it and you’ll love ❤️ it!“

“We were going to try the all-you-can-eat, but instead went with the chef’s choice BBQ course. It came to $95 for the two of us. The meat quality was excellent very tender and delicious! The miso soup was a bit disappointing, but everything else was very satisfying.

They gave us a big portion of kimchi. Oh, and the bibimbap had a slight buttery taste to it.“

“My daughter has a food allergy. We didn't realize that the food we ordered her had a sauce on top that she was allergic to, since we couldn't see it in the menu photo. We had to ask to have it remade. And, unfortunately, it was right as they were preparing to close for the day. The employees very kindly remade the meal. They took her allergy very seriously. It is obvious that they used care to make the new one and did not try to reuse the food from the previous order. We are so thankful for how kindly they treated us and how quickly they remade the meal. Thank you for fantastic service and keeping my daughter safe! We will definitely be coming back.

Kid-friendliness: The employees were very patient with my kids choosing their meals. They usually have TV on with kid friendly shows. They also have kid sized meals.“

“I do love their food. BUT everything is so self service at this point. You have to scan QR code to check in/put your name on waitlist. They no longer provide tablet at table to order. They give you a receipt with a QR code to scan and then you can order from the web browser. The workers only take your drink order and clean up after you leave. Takes away from the dine-in experience.

Anyways, it’s nice to see they put some new things on their menu. Spicy ahi wonton was bigger than expected. I noticed a few things pass by that I will want to try next time. If it says spicy, believe them.

My go-to’s: garlic ahi, string bean, spicy ahi gunkan

Parking is free and usually easy to find most times I go there.“