Restaurants
Oahu

JAPANESE
(see Japanese Food Glossary)

FRIENDS

AKASAKA RESTAURANT
1646B Kona Street
Honolulu, HI 96814
(Honolulu / Ala Moana Area)
Tel. (808) 942-4466
Japanese seafood and sushi bar. (LD $$)

AYAME CURRY & RAMEN
48-480 Kaneohe Bay Drive
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(Windward Oahu)
Tel. (808) 236-3883
Where the art of Sapporo Ramen and Curry is paramount. (BLD $)

BANZAI SUSHI BAR
North Shore Marketplace
66-246 Kamehameha Hwy
Haleiwa, HI 96712
(North Shore)
Tel. (808) 637-4404
An unconventional place - fresh, inventive sushi coupled with tasty small plates reflecting the South American influence of their Brazilian chef. (D $)

BENIHANA OF TOKYO
Hilton Hawaiian Village
2005 Kalia Road
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 955-5955
Teppanyaki chefs prepare food at your table. (LD $$)

BISTRO A UN
McCully Shopping Center
1960 Kapiolani Boulevard
Honolulu, HI 96826
(Honolulu / McCully Area)
Tel. (808) 947-4914
Good contemporary Japanese food plus tonkatsu, tempura, noodles, and other traditional dishes. (D $$)

BISTRO-SUN
2671 South King Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
(Honolulu / Moiliili Area)
Tel. (808) 946-7580
Cuisine that is a fusion between Italian and Japanese flavors - the secret is in the homemade sauces. Overcome your fear factor and try the black ink squid spaghetti! (LD $)

BOULEVARD SAIMIN
1427 Dillingham Boulevard
Honolulu, HI 96817
(Honolulu / Kalihi Area)
Tel. (808) 841-7233
A typical mom-and-pop saimin (noodle soup) stand, where the broth is housemade. (BLD $)

CALIFORNIA BEACH ROCK-N-SUSHI
404 Ward Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96814
(Honolulu / Ala Moana Area)
Tel. (808) 597-8000
Serving innovative or traditional Sushi and Japanese cuisine, at reasonable prices, in a fun and friendly atmosphere. (LD $$)

CATCH OF THE DAY SUSHI
95-1249 Meheula Pkwy
Mililani, HI 96789
(Central Oahu)
Tel. (808) 625-1755 (2 locations)
70 + varieties of sushi. (LD $)

CURRY HOUSE COCO ICHIBANYA
McCully Shopping Center, Ground Floor
1960 Kapiolani Boulevard
Honolulu, HI 96814
(Honolulu / McCully Area)
Tel. (808) 949-4590 (3 locations)
Serving "everything with curry" in a hurry. (LD $$)

808 KAPAHULU
808 Kapahulu Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
(Honolulu / Kaimuki Area)
Tel. (808) 737-8081
Japanese-inspired Hawaii cuisine, with a French flair and enticing Southeast Asian accents. (LD $$$)

EZOGIKU
1010 University Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96826
(Honolulu / Moiliili Area)
Tel. (808) 942-3608
Great Ramen, Gyoza (pot stickers), and Katsu. (LD $)

FUKUYA
2710 South King Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
(Honolulu / Makiki Area)
Tel. (808) 946-2073
Hawaii Okazuya - Japanese and local style foods - everything from teriyaki chicken to kalua pig. Delicious bentos and sushi platters. Famous for its mochi (sweet rice cake) and cookies. (BL $)

FURUSATO
Hyatt Regency Hotel
2424 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 922-4991
Sushi house. (BLD $$$)

GENKI SUSHI HAWAII
900 Kapahulu Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 735-7700
Sushi service on a conveyor belt. Specializing in a wide selection of take-out. 2005 Ilima Award. (LD $)

GOMA TEI RAMEN RESTAURANT
Ward Centre
1200 Ala Moana Boulevard
Honolulu, HI 96814
(Honolulu / Ala Moana Area)
Tel. (808) 591-9188
Soothing bowls of ramen at a humble noodle shop disguised as a sleek, chic cafe. (LD $)

GULICK DELICATESSEN
1512 Gulick Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96819
(Honolulu / Kalihi Area)
Tel. (808) 847-1461
A second-generation Kalihi mainstay - serving hash patties, vegetable tempura, musabi and fried chicken. The lines can be brutal. (BL $)

GYOTAKU
1824 South King Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
(Honolulu / McCully Area)
Tel. (808) 949-4584
Sushi and Bentos - Express take-out dinners. 2006 Ilima Award. (LD $)

GYOTAKU
98-1226 Kaahumanu Street
Pearl City, HI 96782
(Honolulu / West Honolulu)
Tel. (808) 487-0091
Authentic Japanese menu. Take out sushi and pupu platters (LD $)

HAKKEI
1436 Young Street
Honolulu, HI 96814
(Honolulu / Ala Moana Area)
Tel. (808) 944-6688
Traditional Washoku cuisine - specializing in Oden, the cold-weather hot-pot dish. Clean-tasting, uncomplicated food using local produce, meats and seafood. (LD $$)

HAKONE
Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki
100 Holomoana Street
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 944-4494
Exceptional Japanese cuisine. (D $$$)

HANAKI JAPANESE BUFFET
Manoa Market Place
2756 Woodlawn Drive
Honolulu, HI 96822
(Honolulu / Manoa Area)
Tel. (808) 988-1551
Creative Japanese cuisine buffet style. (LD $$)

HATA RESTAURANT
1742 S. King Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
(Honolulu / McCully Area)
Tel. (808) 941-2686
Honest Japanese fare - flavorful and affordable. Great combination plates and sashimi. (LD $)

HIFUMI RESTAURANT
100 N. Beretania Street
Honolulu, HI 96817
(Honolulu / Chinatown Area)
Tel. (808) 536-3035
Authentic Japanese - family atmosphere - great Tempura. (LD $)

ICHIRIKI
510 Piikoi Street
Honolulu, HI 96814
(Honolulu / Ala Moana Area)
Tel. (808) 589-2299
Specialty here is nabe (Japanese hot pot). Their signature "paper" hot pot comes with 17 different ingredients. (D $$)

IDETA RESTAURANT
620 Kohou Street
Honolulu, HI 96817
(Honolulu / Chinatown Area)
Tel. (808) 847-4844
A Kalihi eating institution where the waitresses are grandmothers and the miso soup is never too hot. Their mixed plates are visual feasts. Known for high quality sashimi and sushi. (LD $$)

IMANAS TGI RESTAURANT
2626 S. King Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
(Honolulu / Moiliili Area)
Tel. (808) 941-2626
An Izakaya (casual tavern) where the food is a la carte, consumed with beer or sake. (D $)

IMARI
661 Keeaumoku, Suite 102
Honolulu, HI 96814
(Honolulu / Downtown Area)
Tel. (808) 941-8866
Home made, authentic Japanese cuisine. Plate lunches, cold noodles, okazu, cone sushi, curry rice dishes. (LD $)

IRIFUNE
563 Kapahulu Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Kapahulu Area)
Tel. (808) 737-1141
Authentic, award winning and very popular - great garlic ahi. (LD $)

IZAKAYA NONBEI
3108 Olu Street
Honolulu, HI 96816
(Honolulu / Kaimuki Area)
Tel. (808) 734-5573
An authentic family-run Japanese pub serving a variety of food to accompany beer and sake. (LD $)

JIMBO RESTAURANT
1936 S. King Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
(Honolulu / McCully Area)
Tel. (808) 947-2211
The place for Japan-style Udon (noodle soup). Hot or cold with vegetables, chicken or tempura. 2005 Ilima Award. (LD $)

KABUKI
One Kapiolani Building
Honolulu, HI 96818
(Honolulu / Downtown Area)
Tel. (808) 545-5995 (2 locations)
Ono bentos, sushi and Japanese cuisine. (LD $$)

KACHO
Waikiki Parc Hotel
2233 Helumoa Road
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 931-6645
Kyoto-style restaurant with sushi and tempura specials. Kaiseki dinners, Bentos, authentic Japanese breakfast. (BLD $$$)

KAHALA SUSHI
4134 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
(Honolulu / Waialae Area)
Tel. (808) 733-3737
Over 15 types of sushi plus bentos to go. (LD $)

KAI
1427 Makaloa Street
Honolulu, HI 96814
(Honolulu / Ala Moana Area)
Tel. (808) 944-1555
A funky food boutique offering the latest in Izakaya (tavern-style) fare. (D $$)

KATS SUSHI
715 South King Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
(Honolulu / Ala Moana Area)
Tel. (808) 526-1268
Great place to get all-you-can-eat quality sushi for around $20! (LD $)

KINCHAN SUSHI
Restaurant Row
500 Ala Moana Boulevard
Honolulu, HI 96813
(Honolulu / Downtown Area)
Tel. (808) 534-0088
If you knew Sushi, like they know Sushi! (LD $)

KITCHEN DELIGHT
553 California Avenue
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(Central Oahu)
Tel. (808) 622-3463
Serving delicious okasu (side dishes) including Mochiko Chicken, Saimin and Tofu Sushi. (BL $)

KOBE JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE
1841 Ala Moana Boulevard
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 941-4444
Steak, lobster and shrimp prepared by Teppanyaki chefs - Honolulu's most complete sushi bar. (D $$$)

KOMOKATA RESTAURANT
Aina Haina Shopping Center
Aina Haina, HI 96825
(Southeast Oahu)
Tel. (808) 377-5700
Japanese seafood specialties. (LD $$)

KOTO RESTAURANT & DELICATESSEN
94-750 Hikimoe
Waipahu, HI 96797
(Southwest Oahu)
Tel. (808) 677-8080
Traditional food and bentos to go. (LD $)

KOZO SUSHI - HAWAII
2334 South King Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
(Honolulu / Moiliili Area)
Tel. (808) 951-5696 (4 locations)
The people's choice - Ilima Award Winner. (BLD $)

KUNI RESTAURANT
94-210 Leokane
Waipahu, HI 96797
(Southwest Oahu)
Tel. (808) 671-1100
Affordable Japanese food. (LD $)

KYO-YA
2057 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 947-3911
Authentic Japanese cuisine. Private tatami rooms. 2004 & 2005 Ilima Award; 2007 Hale Aina Award. (LD $$)

MAKINO CHAYA
1936 South King Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
(Honolulu / McCully Area)
Tel. (808) 955-5966
A Japanese seafood Izakaya buffet - all-you-can-eat crab, oyster, tuna plus 30 kinds of sushi. (LD $$)

MARU-HI RESTAURANT
95-1249 Meheula Parkway
Mililani, HI 96789
(Central Oahu)
Tel. (808) 623-5848
Casual Japanese - serving traditional dishes. (LD $)

MEGUMI RESTAURANT
54-556 Kamehameha Highway
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(Windward Oahu)
Tel. (808) 235-4329
A menu of Japanese Okazu offerings and local plate specials. (BL$)

MINATO JAPANESE RESTAURANT & IZAKAYA (PUB)
930 Hauoli Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
(Honolulu / McCully Area)
Tel. (808) 956-1322
Many pupus to go with your drinks. (LD $)

MITSU-KEN OKAZU
1223 North School Street
Honolulu, HI 96817
(Honolulu / Kalihi Area)
Tel. (808) 848-5573
Famous for their bentos - including stuffed cabbage, sweet potato tempura, and andagi (Okinawan doughnuts). (BL $)

MIYAKO JAPANESE RESTAURANT
New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel
2863 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 923-4739
Monthly kaiseki dinners, nigiri sushi, and more. Ocean view. (D $$)

MOMOMO
3008 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
(Honolulu / Kaimuki Area)
Tel. (808) 737-6666
Japanese pub fare (Izakaya) receives a contemporary flourish - featuring impressively fresh seafood. (D $$)

MOMOYAMA RESTAURANT
Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel
120 Kaiulani Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 931-4678
Traditional Japanese cuisine - all-you-can-eat sukiyaki. (D $$$)

MR. OJISAN
1018 Kapahulu Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 735-4455
Japanese cuisine with a local flair and a wide variety of dishes to choose from. (LD $$)

MUSASHI
Hyatt Regency Waikiki
Diamond Head Tower, 3rd Floor
2424 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 923-1234
Traditional Japanese cuisine - including Musashi Breakfast, Teppanyaki and Kaiseki style dinners. (BD $$$)

NEO-NABE
2065 South King Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
(Honolulu / McCully Area)
Tel. (808) 944-6622
Contemporary healthy Japanese hot pot. (LD $$)

NUUANU OKAZUYA & RESTAURANT
1351 Nuuanu Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96817
(Honolulu / Chinatown Area)
Tel. (808) 533-6169
Casual storefront restaurant serving carry-out food reflecting the ethnic mix of the Islands. (BL $)

ODORIKO
2400 Koa Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 923-7368
Various selections of Japanese entrees. Sushi bar. (BLD $$)

OKONOMIYAKI CHIBO RESTAURANT
Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center
2201 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 922-9722
Noodle house - Soba in Your Soup! (LD $$)

PAGODA
Pagoda Hotel
1525 Rycroft Street
Honolulu, HI 96814
(Honolulu / Ala Moana Area)
Tel. (808) 941-6611
Honolulu's beautiful garden/fishpond restaurant featuring Japanese-American lunch and dinner buffets. (BLD $$)

PANYA BISTRO
Ala Moana Center
Honolulu, HI 96814
(Honolulu / Ala Moana Area)
Tel. (808) 946-6388
A place with a European feel but with an eastern influence. Asian-style noodle and rice dishes, soups, salads and sandwiches, cakes and desserts. (BLD $)

RESTAURANT KUNIO
Waikele Center
94-799 Lumiaina Street
Waipahu, HI 96797
(Southwest Oahu)
Tel. (808) 680-9188
Sushi bar and Funamori Party Boats. (LD $$)

RESTAURANT SUNTORY
Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center
2233 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 922-5511
Teppan-yaki and Washoku dining. (LD $$$)

ROKKAKU
Ala Moana Center
1450 Ala Moana Boulevard
Honolulu, HI 96814
(Honolulu / Ala Moana Area)
Tel. (808) 946-3355
An upscale Japanese eatery catering to well-heeled shoppers. Serving dramatic contemporary Kyoto cuisine in a posh setting. (LD $$$)

SANSEI SEAFOOD RESTAURANT & SUSHI BAR
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, 3rd Floor
2552 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 931-6286
Incredible seafood "must try" - specialty sushi rolls. 2004 & 2005 Hale Aina Award. (D $$$)

SAPPORO RAI RAI RAMEN
124 Oneawa Street
Kailua, HI 96734
(Windward Oahu)
Tel. (808) 230-8208 (2 locations)
Noodle shop serving great ramen and fried rice. (LD $)

SATO'S OKAZUYA SAIMIN STAND
235 Hanawai Circle
Waipahu, HI 96797
(Southwest Oahu)
Tel. (808) 677-5503
Famous fried noodles, shrimp tempura, won ton and inari sushi (deep-fried tofu shell). (BL $)

SEKIYA'S
2746 Kaimuki Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
(Honolulu / Kaimuki Area)
Tel. (808) 732-1656
Great saimin and shrimp tempura. (LD $)

SHABU SHABU TIME
Sam Sung Plaza
655 Keeaumoku Street
Honolulu, HI 96814
(Honolulu / Ala Moana Area)
Tel. (808) 941-1020
Healthy, delicious, and fun. Lunch and dinner sets featuring sterling cuts of meats and a "secret" special hot sauce. (LD $$)

SHIZU
Royal Garden at Waikiki Hotel
440 Olohana Street
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 943-0202
Truly authentic Japanese cuisine. Great combination lunches and dinners - grilled fish, sushi, noodles. (LD $$)

SHOGUN
Pacific Beach Hotel
2490 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 921-6113
Specializing in that island favorite, the Buffet - touching on all manner of Japanese food - from sushi to grill to tableside preparation. 2002 Ilima Award. (BLD $$$)

SHOKUDO JAPANESE RESTAURANT AND BAR
1585 Kapiolani Boulevard
Honolulu, HI 96814
(Honolulu / Ala Moana Area)
Tel. (808) 941-3701
An Izakaya (Japanese Pub) with a wide ranging menu - everything from Fusion dishes to Japanese standards. Reasonably priced sumo portions. (D $$)

SUNTORY RESTAURANT
Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center
2233 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 922-5511
An elegant restaurant where diners can cook their own shabu shabu on inlaid grills. Sushi bar. (LD $$)

SUSHI COMPANY
1290 McCully Street
Honolulu, HI 96814
(Honolulu / McCully Area)
Tel. (808) 947-5411
Over 50 types of sushi plus various bentos. (BLD $)

SUSHI KAI
20 Kainehe Street
Kailua, HI 96734
(Windward Oahu)
Tel. (808) 262-5661
Good local-contemporary sushi and other Japanese fare. Ambiance is Budget-Zen Chic. (LD $)

SUSHI KING
2700 South King Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
(Honolulu / Moiliili Area)
Tel. (808) 947-2836
The sushi specialists. (LD $)

SUSHI OGAME
920 Sheridan Street
Honolulu, HI 96814
(Honolulu / Ala Moana Area)
Tel. (808) 949-5911
A modest eatery serving unpretentious fare with fresh bright flavors. Teishoku meals, udon, soba noodle and donburi dishes keep customers returning (LD $)

SUSHI SASABUNE
1419 South King Street
Honolulu, HI 96814
(Honolulu / Ala Moana Area)
Tel. (808) 947-3800
A Tokyo-style omakase (chef chooses) restaurant. The food here deserves respect - eat slowly, savor. (LD $$)

SUSHI TEN
Newtown Square
98-1247 Kaahumanu
Honolulu, HI 96701
(Southwest Oahu)
Tel. (808) 487-1722
Sushi - Yakimono - Sashimi - Agemono. (LD $)

SUZUKI
1048 Koko Head Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
(Honolulu / Kaimuki Area)
Tel. (808) 732-3555
Traditional Japanese cuisine. (LD $$)

TANAKA OF TOKYO
2250 Kalakaua Ave. (Waikiki Plaza)
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 922-4702 (3 locations)
Voted "Best Japanese Restaurant in Hawaii" by Honolulu Magazine. (LD $$$)

TODAI
1910 Ala Moana Boulevard
Honolulu, HI 96813
(Honolulu / Downtown Area)
Tel. (808) 947-1000
All you can eat 160 ft. Japanese seafood buffet. Lobster - shrimp - crab - 40 kinds of sushi and much more. (LD $$$)

TOKKURI-TEI
611 Kapahulu Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 739-2800
Hearty Japanese tavern (Izakaya) fare - sushi plus great poke in a convivial atmosphere. (LD $)

TOKYO NOODLE HOUSE
Hawaii Kai Shopping Center
377 Keahole Street
Honolulu, HI 96825
(Southeast Oahu)
Tel. (808) 395-6556 (2 locations)
Good gyoza and ramen. (LD $)

TOKYO TOKYO RESTAURANT
Kahala Mandarin Oriental Hotel
5000 Kahala Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
(Honolulu / Kahala Area)
Tel. (808) 739-1500
Where Tradition meets Modern - among the finest kobe beef and sushi in Hawaii. (LD $$$)

TSUKASA
Ala Moana Hotel
410 Atkinson Drive
Honolulu, HI 96814
(Honolulu / Ala Moana Area)
Tel. (88) 944-2044
Traditional Japanese cuisine - sushi bar - noodles - teishoku - lobster - steak. (LD $$$)

URUMI NOODLE CAFE
142 North King Street
Honolulu, HI 96817
(Honolulu / Chinatown Area)
Tel. (808) 531-8446
Any kine noodle kine. (BLD $)

USHIO-TEI RESTAURANT
JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa
92-1001 Olani Street
Ko Olina, HI 96707
(Leeward Oahu)
Tel. (808) 679-0079
A quiet oasis in an authentic setting adjoining a peaceful Japanese garden. Serving traditional Japanese fare including sushi and sashimi. (D $$$)

WASABI BISTRO
1006 Kapahulu Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
(Honolulu / Kaimuki Area)
Tel. (808) 735-2800
Traditional Japanese food. (LD $$)

YAMAGEN NOODLE HOUSE
2210 South King Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
(Honolulu / Moiliili Area)
Tel. (808) 947-2125
Great fried shrimp, wonderful noodles - funky little place. (LD $)

YANAGI SUSHI
762 Kapiolani Boulevard
Honolulu, HI 96813
(Honolulu / Downtown Area)
Tel. (808) 597-1525
Sensational sushi since 1978. (LD $)

YOSHITSUNE RESTAURANT
Park Shore Hotel
2586 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 926-5616
Authentic, traditional Japanese cuisine. (BLD $$)

YOSHIYA
Sheraton Waikiki Hotel
2255 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 922-8877
Combination lunch plates and dinner. Sushi bar. (LD $$)

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