Japanese · Izakaya · Kakaʻako
Robata Jinya (Ward Village)
Robata-grill concept in the JINYA Hawaii complex at Ward Village.
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Zigu
Izakaya · Japanese
Waikīkī izakaya on Seaside Ave featuring Hawaiʻi-sourced ingredients and an extensive sake list.
Yakitori Torishin
Japanese · Fine dining
Honolulu outpost of the formerly Michelin-starred NYC yakitori bar; omakase-only at Aeʻo, Ward Village.
Tonkatsu Tamafuji
Japanese
Kapahulu tonkatsu specialist frying Kurobuta pork cutlets; long dinner lines are common.
Yohei Sushi
Sushi · Japanese
Traditional sushi bar in Kalihi's Kokea Center strip mall; 2026 Hale ʻAina Best Overall Japanese Gold.
Maguro Brothers Chinatown
Poke · Seafood · Japanese
Fishmonger-run poke and sashimi counter inside Kekaulike Market; daytime only and often sells out by noon.
Marugame Udon Waikīkī
Udon & noodles · Japanese
Cafeteria-style Kuhio Ave udon shop with noodles made in view and a la carte tempura; lines are common.