43 Best Japanese Restaurants near Waipahu

“Such a good experience! The portion sizes are huge! Especially the Aji ramen bowls so it’s very easy to share. We brought our vegetarian friend as well and the staff made sure to make the broth safe for her to eat. The staff was very friendly and the food came out quickly.“

“Take out only, clean homey family run okazuya. They are open until they sell out! CASH ONLY! Shoyu hotdog is soooo good, fried noodles with toppings taste just like the old Sato's they took over! Plenty of parking.

Parking: Free parking lot with lots of stalls. Easy to maneuver.“

“Great service and delicious food! ❤️❤️“

“Is Soo good“

“Nice selection of traditional Hawaiian favorites at reasonable prices and generous portions!“

“I’m beginning to learn that some of the best diners are located on a golf course. This one was no exception. The menu was quite extensive consisted mainly Hawaiian, Western, Korean and Japanese. I had the “seasonal special” of deep fried butter fish bones that came in a sauce akin to Chinese steamed fish sauce with Chinese cabbage and rice. It was delicious, the sauce was on point. It was better than other butter fish I have had on the island. The other dish we tried was the Waikele fried chicken with all dark meat. That was also very tasty as well. The service was very good and the sitting area was a bit dated, but still comfortable with a nice view of the driving range.“

“You do need to go there early in the AM. They do run out before closing. Sometimes if you know what you want it is best to order ahead of time. My husband loves the chicken and oshi sushi. They do mix the type of sushi (rice) with either musubi, maki or/and oshi. The bento comes in two sizes. Check out their website for choices.“

“Auntie was so thoughtful of our kids, super sweet and generous with the ginger! We've ordered delivery a few times, but I'm happy to know that going in is a great experience too.

Kid-friendliness: Plenty of space and a friendly atmosphere make this place great for kids. There are also little cartoon strips along the windows for kids to look at while they wait.“

“I would recommend making a restaurant here in Las Vegas. Genki is a staple back home in Hawaii, and no sushi place here is up to par. I feel like you folks will make a lot of money, especially because of the amount of locals here.“

“Food is so delicious and staff extremely helpful and attentive“

“There's not enough space to right the good things about this place. As soon as you walk in, you are greeted and acknowledged by everyone, including the sushi chefs. Water and drink order is perfectly timed. Whether you order teishoku complete meals or sushi, the flavor and and portions are spot on. If you choose to sit at the sushi counter, the spread is just amazing. From white fish, tuna, to shellfish and sometimes even a fruit or plant to cleanse the pallet. I would recommend reservations as this place is always busy. Takeout is also very good!“

“Great food, great service everyone is so nice, cheap eats and fast service. Highly recommend there ! We will be back. 💜“

“Elevated local plate lunch with Japanese influence. They give out good portions and I haven't been disappointed with anything I've tried yet. Faves are the Garlic Ahi, Salmon Katsu and Furikake Garlic Chicken.
Parking is easy, but limited dining space. Perfect for takeout!“

“Finally got back to this place on a lunch run in Kalihi. When you want a hearty local style brekkie plate with the famous garlic chicken that will leave a lasting reminder when you burp all day this is the place yessa?

The place moved a couple years ago to a newer shopping plaza with ample parking across New City Nissan, and now accepts credit card and they also answer the phone to take phone orders so that helps make the lines here shorter... Iykyk.

I always get the Breakfast Combo special deluxe with garlic chicken, 2 bacon, scrambled eggs and fried rice. A classic local brekkie when youre hungry. Prices have gone up so its around $13 bucks plus tax but its comfort food. Support local.... 5 stars??“

“I'd prefer this place for sushi any day👏🏽 they are very welcoming through service. Although the wait times are longer depending on the rushes- you won't be disappointed!

Atmosphere could use some work, only because for us Polynesian people, especially are bigger than Asians so its an adjustment when you need to walk up and in the way of ppl who phone order + the workers. The walkways are really petite.

Food is 10/10😋 super tasty & FRESH! thank you!“

“They had GOOD WAIT Services , FOOD WAS AUTHENTIC & DELICIOUS!!!I WILL RECOMMEND TO ALL MY FAMILY & FRIENDS TO DINE THERE!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏AWESOME COOKS & RECIPES!!!“

“Authentic Okinawa food. Friendly attentive servers. Hot delicious food. . Option for complete meal. Daily Specials. Generous servings. Affordable prices. Can make reservations.“

“チキン🍗好き❤️におすすめ。 チキン南蛮・もちこチキン・ チキンカツ、みんな安くて 大盛り大満足。オーナー宮崎都城市から日本人シェフ。場所はカリヒの海側 Nimitz の7-elevenとMcDonald の間1763Hoe St.9am〜1pm ランチしかやってないから急いでください。“

“A hidden gem. The prices are reasonable. The spicy chicken wings are amazing and crispy. I love the fried rice and the curry combos.“

“signature garlic chicken, chow funn.“

“Went to Matsumoto’s Okazuya for chow fun“

“Sushi Spot is truly the place to go for fresh, high-quality sushi. Everything we tried was delicious, and the service made the experience even better. The staff was so kind and attentive—always keeping our waters full and our table tidy throughout the meal. We’ll definitely be coming back again and again. Highly recommend!“

“Absolutely love the food here 😎“

“Excellent service and good food.“

“My family loves this place! I am pregnant, and haven't been able to enjoy any meat. My husband wanted to try this place, so we ordered the Kalbi BBQ. I thought I wasn't going to be able to have more than a small bite, because of my intolerance to meat. I was so glad we tried this place! I took more than just a bite, I finished everything. We love it! New favorite place! The food is so delicious!“

“Great food comfortable dining“

“Stopped here quickly to grab lunch today (9/23/2024) and everything was delicious! I ordered a chicken katsu bento box and the owner made it fresh (I heard the oil sizzling and everything). The owner was also very kind and kept thanking me for being patient even though it took less than 15 minutes. The chicken was super crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. I also bought a bag of Kohakutō (an agar agar candy that is soft on the inside and crunchy on the outside) and it was also interesting to try! The price for one bento box is also super good for the amount of food.“

“Reasonable price, quality food and good atmosphere“

“Just when I was figuring what I was going to have for lunch, (since I skipped breakfast) my neighbor knocked on my door bringing food from Mamaya in Pearl Kai Aiea. I am blessed to have awesome neighbors that always share good eats with us and this is a spot I have yet to try. I was super excited because I’m originally from Aiea and anything from my hometown makes me super happy! They gave me a Bento Combo that had: Teri Beef, Fried Chicken, a slice of SPAM dipped in a teriyaki glaze, & a piece of fried panko fish with small container tartar sauce on a bed of multi grain rice. There was also a container with noodles with an assortment of toppings as well. Delicious! Very tasty and full of flavor. Noodles were firm and just right, not salty. The Beef Teriyaki was especially yummy!! I highly recommend this tasty local spot 😁👍“

“My boyfriend and I ordered the pork katsu curry and pork kakuni. The food was delicious, but we did have to wait longer than expected for our order. It's worth noting that this place is take-out only with no dine-in tables. The service didn't come across as welcoming.“

“Food was amazing !! Definitely one of my favs and will be back 👍🏻☺️“

“At the last minute, 3 days before my Aunt Helen's funeral, hey took my order and promised to deliver a half hour before the end of Mass. It was delicious, on time and wonderful. They followed instructions for the Bentos. They are the best funeral and everything caterers!“

“There was a wonderful koi pond in this restaurant. It was not that busy. However, they seemed shorthanded because I kept looking for the waitress for a take out box. Finally, I had to stand up and ask for one from a man in a red shirt who appeared to be helping another table. The food was good. I especially liked the tempura of pumpkin, and string beans, the shrimp tempura was perfect. I ordered miso Butterfish. My husband liked it, but I did not like that it had a lot of black char on it. I read somewhere that the black Char is carcinogenic.“

“I've never had shabushabu before and it was amazing! So many choices of everything! It's buffet and ridiculously delicious. So much food and so healthy too. Good idea to go for lunch because it's cheaper than dinner. And they were so kind to let me and my friend sit as long as we wanted. The service was wonder. I will definitely be back!“

“Takeout only. Get your freshly made bento here. The price is great and it's delicious!

I got the spam musubi and the ume onigiri along with their poke bowl.

Great spot to just grab lunch for later that day.

They do have military and senior discounts on the weekends.

Overall a great spot to grab the lunch to go.“

“You will not find more kindness and hospitality than what is provided here. I visit just to buy a can soda because aunty genuinely brightens my day. I end up leaving with a bunch of delicious food because she offers more than just sushi. Thank you for being a gem in Mapunapuna!“

“Good service, great Japanese food for that side of the island.“

“Super clean place to grab a solid, large portion lunch. You can order hot food or you can get a grab and go bento. I really enjoyed the tempura. So delicious. I’ll go back for sure. No seating at this restaurant but limited seating is available outside.“

“Teishoku and the combination plates, fills you up at affordable prices.“

“Japanese style gyudon beef bowls in Pearl City. Located on Kuala Street next door to Starbucks in the strip mall that has Sams Club Gas and Walmart.

These guys used to be in the old Shirokiya back in the day. A bit pricey compared to beef bowls in Japan but were in Hawaii so live a little🤙They also opened another location in Kalihi but this one is easier to get to in terms of parking.

Go to is the Beef Ontama bowl or the Beef Bowl with Takoyaki. Filling and gets my gyudon fix👍They have the shichimi spice and the red ginger (kisami shoga) at the condiment table by the pick up window too.

Military and student discount available along with stamp cards too. 4 stars.“

“I visited for the first time yesterday and loved it! I ordered the mochiko chicken, which was delicious. The place was busy, with people waiting outside, but I didn’t have to wait as I sat on the bar-side seating, which gave a great vibe. They also have regular tables, but I enjoyed the bar-style atmosphere. Overall, a great experience—I’ll definitely come back and recommend it!

Parking: Free parking

Kid-friendliness: Yes

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes“

“The food we ordered was yummy and definitely we will be back! And the service was excellent…👍🏼🤙🏻👌🏻👏“