James Ward
This exquisite Japanese dish is a true feast for the senses. At its heart lies a succulent piece of butterfish, seared to perfection, its smoky flavor and tender texture melting in your mouth. Accompanying this delicacy are golden tempura shrimp, their crispy batter providing a delightful crunch that contrasts beautifully with the sweet, delicate shrimp inside.
A small bowl of savory broth adds depth to the meal, offering a warm and comforting umami taste that ties all the elements together. The dish is completed with fluffy white rice, a refreshing salad with crisp vegetables and creamy dressing, and a wedge of lemon to add a zesty brightness. A small dish of soy sauce awaits for dipping, enhancing the flavors with its rich saltiness.
This culinary masterpiece not only looks stunning but also promises an array of textures and tastes that epitomize the elegance and simplicity of traditional Japanese cuisine. Enjoy!
… moreWorld Wide Ed
Cute hole-in-the-wall Japanese restaurant in an industrial-ish area of Kaneohe. Have always had a good experience here with very helpful and friendly staff to delicious local-style Japanese food. On my last visit during lunch, I was hoping for more Teishoku options with sashimi, but the lunch menu only had two choices. The waitress brought the dinner special menu and said I could pick from there. Gotta love when they go the extra mile like that to make their customers happy.
… moreHaley Rivard
Food was awesome and pretty reasonably priced, really cool decor also. There can be a wait as it’s a popular restaurant and space within is limited, it is definitely authentic Japanese cuisine and being able to speak Japanese is a plus. Only took a star off because our server was pretty curt and hovered a bit too much.
… morePhilip & Lily Lin (P&L Lin)
Wonderful experience. The butterfish is probably the best we had in the very long time and the teriyaki beef was delicious.
… moreVictor
American size portions, good miso soup, unfortunately the tuna fish was overcooked, and dry.
… moreCraig Walsh
Our lunches were delicious and the server was super friendly.
… moreLauren Hults
I’ve gone a few times since they opened at windward mall, I primarily do takeout. I got a great piece of miso butterfish today. Omg. Service is always good. Food is ready within a reasonable time. Prices are in line with the other restaurants in the area. Didn’t take pictures because I ate it too fast.
… moreB Ishi
Enjoyed the sukiyaki here. Came out piping hot which it should so that was good. Pretty good variety of Japanese comfort food. A little pricey but at this point, I’m just glad small businesses are able to stay open. There was one lady working the floor the whole time we were in there but she was amazing and we never found ourselves waiting too long for food or refills of water.
… moreJolyn Tenn
Food is exceptionally good. Priced well and the staff is quite friendly. The portion sizes are generous, so be prepared to ask for a take out box. Parking can be a challenge, but well worth to have to walk a block or so if you cant find a stall in the actual lot. Older furnishings so its not trendy, but for serious foodies, you gotta give them a try.
… moreHawaii Foster
I think what I liked most about this place was the customer service. Staff were friendly and nice! The location is excellent with easy parking. The portion of the food was amazing!! Presentation is good as well! Of course it’s not like the real Japanese restaurants in Japan but they were good enough! Price was within the normal range.
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