Top 5 Japanese Restaurant in Honolulu County

98-020 Kamehameha Hwy #109, Aiea, HI 96701, United States

“Work well for local kine grinds. #46 charsu is the fav. with the club sandwich on the side. Bingo bango. Moi moi time. Staff is on top of it.”

1279 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96814, United States

“Excellent hidden gem! A bit out of the way for most tourists but that was good for us because if this place was in central Waikiki, we’d never get in! Menu is fairly extensive. We had the spicy red miso dragon ramen, fried chicken and one pork bun between two of us. It was so good! We got there at 5:30 on a Saturday and were seated immediately (2 people). It was much busier by the time we left 1 hour later, but still had seats available. Service was excellent - friendly, knowledgeable and fast. Prices were also excellent - this must be the last affordable restaurant in Honolulu. Overall, this place is awesome and we can’t wait to come back!!”

563 Farrington Hwy, Kapolei, HI 96707, United States

“Great “family owned” atmosphere. The front of house “wait staff” were very friendly and attentive. Could hear the cook(s) singing to the radio, very good atmosphere. The iced coffee was great. The food (flight pancakes, lox bagel, and …”

206 Kapuni St, Honolulu, HI 96815, United States

“The poke here is definitely above average. I also really like their mixes. Honest to the primary ingredients and the sauces and garnishes all contribute to the overall taste. But advertising what they are selling as a "bowl" is a blatant lie. The portions are definitely half-a-bowl at best. So essentially they're charging $29.90 for a bowl of poke. This is taking advantage of tourists at its best. I live in the Bay Area which has the highest cost of living (roughly equivalent to Hawaii) and even to those standards, this is pure swindling. Oh did I mention the default "tip" selection for a food truck upon checkout?”

611 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, United States

“Due to being winter time in our beautiful Hawaii nei, a great way to warm up is having a bowl of ramen. Onoya Ramen has variety of selections from meat to vegan ramen. I tried the Vegan Black - it had the right amount of savory flavors and the noodles were just right. Not too soggy and not too firm. Don't forget to chew because it's very easy to ingest it with all the goodness. Also tried the popcorn chicke and pairs very well with the ramen. Ambience: If you don't mind close spaces and a bit of loud sounds. ONOYA RAMEN will be moving to a bigger space in 2024. I'll be standing by.”

3045 Monsarrat Ave Ste 1, Honolulu, HI 96815, United States

“We ordered takeout. 1 ahi/avocado bowl, 1 specialty roll (rainbow), 1 hosomaki (hamachi) and grabbed a seaweed salad side from the cold fridge. The prices here are very reasonable, a great value. The smell of the sushi when I opened the bag was inviting and authentic (toasted nori and sushi rice) The bowl was a 4, specialty roll a 3.5 because the short odd-cut sashimi pieces draping the California roll, hosomaki was a 5, seaweed salad a 3.”

2586 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, United States

“The food and service is excellent. Traditional Japanese cuisine. Traditional Japanese service. Excellence. The vibe and feel brought me back to my Grandma’s Saimin in Los Angeles from when I was a child. I could sit here all day and listen to the delicate rumble of the various Japanese dialects spoken during my amazing dinner.”

2552 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, United States

“Best sashimi and seafood ever in this restaurant! We love the divine taste, melting in your mouth bites, multiple senses with the best combination of flavours you can ever imagine! Above all it was the extraordinary service that Jazdee Vance provided us! She is the best on the whole beautiful Hawaii islands. She is such an amazingly talented waitress, she suggested the best dishes and gave my daughter and I attention despite the she had so many other customers! We simply adore her! Please recognize her exceptionally customer service and dedication to your restaurant!!! Sansei seafood restaurant is magnificent!!!”

1935 Makanani Dr, Honolulu, HI 96817, United States

“Great place to have a party, the location is Central to the island, parking is done by valet because the lot is tiny. A few rooms that can be configured for small and large parties. There service is good and when we needed time for our program they left us alone. Food is typical local Hawaii food and makes it unique for you to be formal or as informal as you need. I can't wait until we have another event there.”

1111 McCully St, Honolulu, HI 96826, United States

“Our local friend brought us to this sushi restaurant, which happens to be her favorite, and it absolutely lived up to our expectations. Every dish we ordered was exceptional, from start to finish. The fish was incredibly fresh, practically melting in our mouths. The attentive service and swift delivery of our food further enhanced the experience. I highly recommend this place. I would suggest calling them for reservation as the restaurant is small and has limited seating.”

449 Kapahulu Ave #201, Honolulu, HI 96815, United States

“Very extensive menu. Unfortunately the food wasn’t that great. We ordered 5 different items to share between two people and two alcoholic beverages. Would not recommend the poke which was bland and had too many vegetables mixed in. I enjoyed the tuna chip appetizer though. My partner enjoyed the chicken yakitori and the butter buta (pork). The butterfish was okay. The drinks were good.”

46-056 Kamehameha Hwy Unit F-1, Kaneohe, HI 96744, United States

“Came here for some good food and was not dissatisfied! Great portions, good flavors, incredibly friendly waitress (great job Bella!) and a full stomach. The beef sukiyaki bibimbap was delicious and something I’d definitely eat again. My daughters had the garlic noodles and spring rolls and enjoyed them a lot. We’ll be back for sure!”

1329 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96814, United States

“Hands down best sushi in Hawaii. Gaku was recommended to us by our scuba diving instructor who is a Japanese sushi chef before moving to Hawaii. Every piece of sushi is prepared so delicately and skillfully. Each cut of the fish is so precise and fine. Also must mention that the spicy tartar is extremely creamy flavorful and yet refreshing. Just overall an amazing experience. Definitely best sushi in Hawaii”

413 Seaside Ave #2F, Honolulu, HI 96815, United States

“A solid restaurant with more potential. Most dishes were absolutely stand out! The depth of flavor and balance was stunning. The Eggplant course seemed like a miss though and was too tart. The beef and amadai courses were some of the best I've had. Service was generally good but not exceptional. I had some oyster juice spilled on me, and they didn't clean after courses. Also we ordered sourdough extra and the final course came with sourdough. They should have told us we'd be getting it. Overall great experience though would come back again. Very cool sustainability take.”

55 Merchant St #110, Honolulu, HI 96813, United States

“I had an amazing experience at a high-end Asian-American restaurant in Honolulu's Chinatown. The chef's preset menu was a delightful journey of flavors, expertly mixing traditional local tastes with modern American influences. The textures and temperature contrasts in each dish were impressive, and the service was top-notch. It's a must-visit for a unique and memorable culinary adventure. Five stars! Best cornbread ever!”

45-480 Kaneohe Bay Dr, Kaneohe, HI 96744, United States

“They had a "Chicken Katsu Bento" special ($10.98 including tax; Sept 2023), but the offer was only for take-out, couldn't eat in. Nevertheless, the young lady at the register was cheerful & efficient, and I enjoyed my bento elsewhere. The chicken katsu was crispy on the outside, moist inside. And the other ingredients were fresh & tasty (California roll, tofu, bed of rice, pickled greens & cabbage).”

3108 Olu St, Honolulu, HI 96816, United States

“We were excited to get the parking spot for our dinner reservation. They assigned a table very closed to its entry doorway while the whole restaurant has so many opening tables. Rushing to order. Rush to check out. We don’t see the waiting lineup anywhere 😰 One thing is good is the young lady ( must be the owner’s daughter or so) was nice to help out change the seating for us. English is good 👍 too.”

414 Mokauea St D, Honolulu, HI 96819, United States

“Guava chicken and their opakapaka fish definitely worth trying. Although they may have to remove the guava chicken off their menu due to an item ingredient constraint.”

4850 Kapolei Pkwy, Kapolei, HI 96707, United States

“I highly recommend the finest Japanese restaurant in Kapolei. Our dining experience has consistently been exceptional, as every dish we've ordered showcases excellence in both quality and quantity. The culinary creations are skillfully seasoned, leaving a lasting impression. Furthermore, the service provided is impeccable, ensuring a delightful dining experience. The efficiency in delivering our orders is remarkable, making it an excellent value for the price.”

1001 Queen St #105, Honolulu, HI 96814, United States

“Park at whole foods and walk over. The service is lightning fast. They use tablets to take your order. The food is delicious and worth every penny. The sushi was very fresh and not fishy. Love this place. We be back to check out their lunch specials.”