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Address: 355 Royal Hawaiian Ave Ste 200, Honolulu, HI 96815
Phone: (808) 425-4568
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Agaru is located at 355 Royal Hawaiian Ave in Waikiki up a set a of stairs on the second floor. The restaurant has both table seating and sushi counter seating.
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Reviews
Lyle Harrington
This was hands down the BEST dining experience I enjoyed during my time in Waikiki. I had dinner here with my girlfriend on 8/23/2023. Everything from the moment we entered the door was exceptional!
We shared the Izakaya menu and every plate was beautiful and delicious. Our favorite from the Izakaya was the Sake plate which included the most incredible bite of salmon I’ve probably ever had.
We also each had a piece of the Ahi toast and even writing about it makes my mouth water. Crispy, buttery, tender, fresh, and crazy umami flavor. Can’t recommend this enough 10/10.
We were lucky enough to try the Omakase and it was 6 incredible pieces of fish that I can’t compare to any sushi place I’ve ever had before, simply on another level.
The last dish and perhaps our favorite off of the main menu was the foodxjitsu bowl. This is a creation from foodxjitsu himself and needless to say it blew us away.
Overall I can’t recommend this place enough. Try to get a seat at the counter to watch all of the plates being put together to elevate the experience and the signature cocktails are an easy yes.
Huge thank you to the entire staff at Agaru and foodxjitsu for creating a fun and personal experience.
… moreWe shared the Izakaya menu and every plate was beautiful and delicious. Our favorite from the Izakaya was the Sake plate which included the most incredible bite of salmon I’ve probably ever had.
We also each had a piece of the Ahi toast and even writing about it makes my mouth water. Crispy, buttery, tender, fresh, and crazy umami flavor. Can’t recommend this enough 10/10.
We were lucky enough to try the Omakase and it was 6 incredible pieces of fish that I can’t compare to any sushi place I’ve ever had before, simply on another level.
The last dish and perhaps our favorite off of the main menu was the foodxjitsu bowl. This is a creation from foodxjitsu himself and needless to say it blew us away.
Overall I can’t recommend this place enough. Try to get a seat at the counter to watch all of the plates being put together to elevate the experience and the signature cocktails are an easy yes.
Huge thank you to the entire staff at Agaru and foodxjitsu for creating a fun and personal experience.
Jasper Louie
Very friendly staff and delicious food. The staff was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the menu, and they had great recommendations about what to order. The izakaya set is definitely good value for what you get, and if you like uni and can afford it, I recommend adding the uni rice, it was very delicious. Ambiance was fairly nice but some of the light fixtures were flickering while we were there. I care much more about good food than ambiance though, so I’m not going to deduct any points there. My partner and I said we would definitely be willing to come back on a future trip to Honolulu, which is a sure sign that this place is good, because getting into our dining schedule is very competitive, given all the options around here.
… moreEric Ryan
agaru is an amazing dining experience mixing casual with fine dining without the price. Had the 9 course Izakaya set and every dish was fantastic. The staff is super friendly and all sociable and very knowledgeable about the cuisine. Will definitely come back to try the new set that gets refreshed every couple of weeks.
… moreRegan Murray
My husband and I had the pleasure of dining at the sushi counter last night and it was honestly INCREDIBLE! From beginning to end. We did the tasting menu + chef specials. Not just the food, which was by far the best we’ve had in Hawaii (most definitely the best on Oahu) but the whole restaurant; the vibe, music, ambiance and everything. It was truly top notch! Every dish was perfectly prepared, beautiful, and beyond delicious. It has all the ingredients to rival (and honestly, surpass) any tasting menu restaurant we’ve been to!
This is a MUST if you have even one night in Waikiki. Plus it’s easy to walk to from any downtown hotels.
… moreThis is a MUST if you have even one night in Waikiki. Plus it’s easy to walk to from any downtown hotels.
Winston Cubed
The best izakaya tasting menu in Waikiki. Prices are extremely reasonable for Waikiki. For $65 izakaya you get 9 different plates. 6 piece omakase I believe is $65. There is a special omakase on weekends 16 items for $180. I sat at the sushi bar and watched two master chefs, chef Daysen and Chef Steven, preparing izakaya and amazing omakase. The chefs were extremely busy but were very friendly, we enjoyed our meal and conversations with the chefs. Our waitress provided excellent and prompt service. This is a sister restaurant to Miro and the quality is top notch. Validated 3 hour parking at Waikiki Galleria Tower parking off of Lewers St. Make sure you ask the waitress for the parking garage entrance door code as the door to enter the parking garage is locked at night. Excellent food and excellent experience. Loved everything here!
… moreLisa Killingsworth
First visit to Agaru, but definitely not the last. Agaru easily moved into one of the best meals we’ve had here in a long time. The staff were super friendly and joyful, and service was great. The food is familiar, but unique, and the menu is exciting.They let us know that the menu will change a bit in March. We’ll absolutely be back.
We opted to share everything so we could try more dishes. We ordered one of their tasting menu, ahi toast, oysters, wagyu handheld, and foi gras chawanmushi. We were obsessed with the cabbage, cabbage!!!! … obsessed!
We also loved the ahi toast, karaage chicken, and beef cheeks. You really can’t go wrong, but these were stand outs for us. The fish is fresh and everything is not only beautifully prepared, but delicious.
… moreWe opted to share everything so we could try more dishes. We ordered one of their tasting menu, ahi toast, oysters, wagyu handheld, and foi gras chawanmushi. We were obsessed with the cabbage, cabbage!!!! … obsessed!
We also loved the ahi toast, karaage chicken, and beef cheeks. You really can’t go wrong, but these were stand outs for us. The fish is fresh and everything is not only beautifully prepared, but delicious.
Ky
Renowned chef, Chris Kajioka, brings us his vision of integrating contemporary & modern western influences with a Japanese izakaya. This gem is neatly tucked in Waikiki and you can choose to go with a la carte, omakase, izakaya set, or all 3! The star of the meal was Chef Daysen’s imaginative omakase, which gets updated twice a week. There’s no doubt I’ll be back, as Oahu is now spoiled with having Chef Daysen (originally from Hilo) now serving us his creations!
… moreCanute Haroldson
You’re on Oahu. You love Japanese food. You like a bit of messing with tradition. Why aren’t you here yet?
Agaru is delicious and inventive in ways that disrupt the typical omakase experience but still stay true enough to flavor and presentation that you’re never thrown too far. The oysters, cabbage, and California hand roll were particular standouts in a fantastic menu across the board. Everything was delicious, and I can only imagine the things I didn’t try are just as good.
If you do go, try to get Tony as your server. Hilarious, friendly and knowledgeable, he made the night even more fun than it would have been otherwise. Get in here while you still can!
… moreAgaru is delicious and inventive in ways that disrupt the typical omakase experience but still stay true enough to flavor and presentation that you’re never thrown too far. The oysters, cabbage, and California hand roll were particular standouts in a fantastic menu across the board. Everything was delicious, and I can only imagine the things I didn’t try are just as good.
If you do go, try to get Tony as your server. Hilarious, friendly and knowledgeable, he made the night even more fun than it would have been otherwise. Get in here while you still can!
Nathan Kam
There’s something delicious in the works in Waikiki and I’m grateful to Chef Chris Kajioka for the invite and opportunity to get a sneak peek before Agaru opens on December 13. This izakaya offers a playful menu of elevated favorites with great service in an intimate and welcoming atmosphere. The izakaya set was incredible with the oyster, kakuni, gyutan, karaage, potato salad, cabbage and fresh nairagi and salmon all #brokedamout. Not to mention the wafu steak is a must. The ahi tartare with caviar was a highlight as well. I’ll be back again once they open….and hope I’ll be able to get in. Have a feeling this place will be a popular spot for locals and visitors.
… moreLeila
We are big fans of Miro Kaimuki, so we were very excited to try their new Izakaya. Unfortunately, it was a very disappointing experience.
The omakase is $65. It doesnt come with much, and if you want sushi, you need to order thats as an add on. The sushi was more than $10 for one piece! And they were so small. We also ordered the collar andnthe octopus. Both very small dishes. Im sorry to say that after spending $200, we left hungry. The balance between what you are paying and what you get is really off.
You are paying fone dining prices, but the atmosphere is casual and you are seated sooo close to everyone, they really pack you in. I couldnt get out of the table without actually moving it because I was so close to other tables on both sides. There was zero table maintenance, water and crumbs left on the table, no one changed out our dirty plates. Andnthey need to work on their house music. The speakers sounded broken, i actually thought it was being played out of a cell phone. It was loud and sounded like it was coming out of a tin can. It really bothered my ears after a while.
Service was fine, but like i said, casual. Nothing memorable.
There is no justification for what they are charging. Just don’t go. There are much better places to eat that are going to give you the experience you are paying for. This is not it.
… moreThe omakase is $65. It doesnt come with much, and if you want sushi, you need to order thats as an add on. The sushi was more than $10 for one piece! And they were so small. We also ordered the collar andnthe octopus. Both very small dishes. Im sorry to say that after spending $200, we left hungry. The balance between what you are paying and what you get is really off.
You are paying fone dining prices, but the atmosphere is casual and you are seated sooo close to everyone, they really pack you in. I couldnt get out of the table without actually moving it because I was so close to other tables on both sides. There was zero table maintenance, water and crumbs left on the table, no one changed out our dirty plates. Andnthey need to work on their house music. The speakers sounded broken, i actually thought it was being played out of a cell phone. It was loud and sounded like it was coming out of a tin can. It really bothered my ears after a while.
Service was fine, but like i said, casual. Nothing memorable.
There is no justification for what they are charging. Just don’t go. There are much better places to eat that are going to give you the experience you are paying for. This is not it.