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Welcome to Japanese Restaurant Rinka. Please join us at our new location in Ward Village. Enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine in a modern setting with an open kitchen. We strive to provide the best service and cuisine for a joyful and memorable experience.
Sushi, sashimi & other classic Japanese fare in a contemporary eatery offering cocktails & sake.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1001 Queen St #105, Honolulu, HI 96814
Phone: (808) 773-8235
Website: https://rinkahawaii.com/
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Reservations: resy.com
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Rinka – Ward Village
Located in the Ae’o tower, Rinka offers an assortment of authentic Japanese cuisine, including sushi, sashimi, soba and tempura.
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Reviews
spacey duo
Me and my family went just the other night and had a wonderful time! My friends rave about this place so I was excited to finally try it! I really want to make a point of adding that the night service was awesome!
Me and my mom arrived 15 minutes early for our reservation and they very kindly sat us down with water and warm tea. After my uncle arrived we were helped by 3 diffrent servers. Each server made sure that our drinks were full and that our tables were periodically checked for dirty dishes to take to the back. I appreciated the suggestions of the food… I was kinda on the fence about the pudding for a while as i’m not too keen on overly sweet things. I only got the pudding because of a friends suggestions and a kind server seemed very excited that I ordered the pudding! He even came back to ask for my opinions on it and it was delicious ! Highly recommend it… not to sweet and that slight tartness from the caramel made it perfect!
I will say my only qualm is that the parking is located in Whole Foods and it was just the tiniest bit confuising… but that could just be because I have a bad sense of direction! Overall great service, premium and yummy food, and the atmosphere was stunning!
… moreMe and my mom arrived 15 minutes early for our reservation and they very kindly sat us down with water and warm tea. After my uncle arrived we were helped by 3 diffrent servers. Each server made sure that our drinks were full and that our tables were periodically checked for dirty dishes to take to the back. I appreciated the suggestions of the food… I was kinda on the fence about the pudding for a while as i’m not too keen on overly sweet things. I only got the pudding because of a friends suggestions and a kind server seemed very excited that I ordered the pudding! He even came back to ask for my opinions on it and it was delicious ! Highly recommend it… not to sweet and that slight tartness from the caramel made it perfect!
I will say my only qualm is that the parking is located in Whole Foods and it was just the tiniest bit confuising… but that could just be because I have a bad sense of direction! Overall great service, premium and yummy food, and the atmosphere was stunning!
Rach T
Birthday lunch. Reservation of 5+ only seemed available over phone and not on resy. They have bar, indoor and outdoor seating. The menu online is the same in person. The table collectively fills out a paper with the side dishes to be brought out (these are premade chilled/room temp usually). The sets come out on a tray that takes up the whole table. We really enjoyed the matcha salt with the tempura. The chawanmushi was very silky. The sushi rice was room temp and very subtle.
… moreNate C
Delightful modern japanese restaurant in Honolulu. We should have made reservations, however stopped here on a whim to check it out. You can park in the Whole Foods parking garage.
Staff was welcoming, attentive, and courteous. Ordered sushi to see how fresh and how well they prepared the food. It was refreshingly light and presented well.
The salmon belly was also cooked to perfection. We tried to eat quickly because there were other reservations behind us. Portions were quite large.
Recommend for a special occasion, an ordinary date night, or if you are craving quality japanese food in Honolulu.
… moreStaff was welcoming, attentive, and courteous. Ordered sushi to see how fresh and how well they prepared the food. It was refreshingly light and presented well.
The salmon belly was also cooked to perfection. We tried to eat quickly because there were other reservations behind us. Portions were quite large.
Recommend for a special occasion, an ordinary date night, or if you are craving quality japanese food in Honolulu.
Vladimir C
Had a day trip to Oahu and wanted to try out Rinka after seeing a local foodie influencer mention that their lunch sets were pretty affordable.
I don’t recall which lunch set I got (probably the nigiri one) since their online menu is from last year and may not have their updated sets.
Atmosphere wise it was a bright open if not a little crowded dining room. I opted to sit at the counter since the only other option was outside but there was construction going on nearby. Went to the very end of the counter which I don’t mind since it lets me keep to myself but the view probably isn’t the best as seen in the photo.
The sashimi was all pretty fresh tasting with no off putting smells. I do have to rave about the ikura one. The salmon roe was really clean, each egg popping like a ball of sea water in the best way. It didn’t taste frozen or slimy or old.
The udon was nice and firm. Tempura was also delicious and added that nice crunchy texture amid all the soft nigiri and udon.
Would definitely go again to try more of the lunch sets.
… moreI don’t recall which lunch set I got (probably the nigiri one) since their online menu is from last year and may not have their updated sets.
Atmosphere wise it was a bright open if not a little crowded dining room. I opted to sit at the counter since the only other option was outside but there was construction going on nearby. Went to the very end of the counter which I don’t mind since it lets me keep to myself but the view probably isn’t the best as seen in the photo.
The sashimi was all pretty fresh tasting with no off putting smells. I do have to rave about the ikura one. The salmon roe was really clean, each egg popping like a ball of sea water in the best way. It didn’t taste frozen or slimy or old.
The udon was nice and firm. Tempura was also delicious and added that nice crunchy texture amid all the soft nigiri and udon.
Would definitely go again to try more of the lunch sets.
Tyler Arnstein
The food quality here is exceptional — everything tasted fresh, clean, and carefully prepared. The tempura came out perfectly crisp, the sides were balanced and flavorful, and the matcha dessert was a standout: smooth, refreshing, and beautifully presented with fresh fruit.
Service was quick, friendly, and professional. The staff made the experience easy and enjoyable, and the atmosphere is calm and welcoming — perfect for a mid-day meal.
Highly recommend Rinka if you’re looking for great Japanese food in Honolulu. I’ll definitely be coming back.
… moreService was quick, friendly, and professional. The staff made the experience easy and enjoyable, and the atmosphere is calm and welcoming — perfect for a mid-day meal.
Highly recommend Rinka if you’re looking for great Japanese food in Honolulu. I’ll definitely be coming back.
Julian Holmes
The good: location is convenient. Service is ok. The shop was semi recently renovated. Seats mostly comfortable. Easy parking.
The bad:
We had a few dishes, the crab croquettes, pork katsu, beef sukiyaki and cheese cake for dessert.
The sukiyaki wasn’t really sukiyaki, more like something out of a powdered soy sauce packet with added sugar. The meat in the sukiyaki was already cooked and tough (even though it was thin?). The pork katsu was dry, such that I would suggest McDonald’s nuggets over the katsu. The crab croquettes were simply cold in the centre. The cheese cake was ok.
We actually came here to use the Resy credit. It was quite hard to get a booking, such that we came for lunch instead of dinner. I could not recommend spending any of your own money here.
I cannot recommend this restaurant. I have no complaints except the food, it was terrible. Not authentic and just not good, not even good for American Japanese food. I actually don’t understand how they are still in business, I suspect it’s all due to Resy credits.
… moreThe bad:
We had a few dishes, the crab croquettes, pork katsu, beef sukiyaki and cheese cake for dessert.
The sukiyaki wasn’t really sukiyaki, more like something out of a powdered soy sauce packet with added sugar. The meat in the sukiyaki was already cooked and tough (even though it was thin?). The pork katsu was dry, such that I would suggest McDonald’s nuggets over the katsu. The crab croquettes were simply cold in the centre. The cheese cake was ok.
We actually came here to use the Resy credit. It was quite hard to get a booking, such that we came for lunch instead of dinner. I could not recommend spending any of your own money here.
I cannot recommend this restaurant. I have no complaints except the food, it was terrible. Not authentic and just not good, not even good for American Japanese food. I actually don’t understand how they are still in business, I suspect it’s all due to Resy credits.
Taka H
This spot is a total sleeper hit — incredible quality Japanese food at great prices. Their lunch menu is straight-up FIRE! With how busy it’s gotten, I highly recommend making a reservation beforehand. We actually got turned away once because of the crowd!
Food: 5/5
Top Picks you can’t go wrong with:
– Seafood Jewelry Box Set (海鮮宝石箱御膳)
– Grilled Unagi Eel Set (うなぎ蒲焼き定食)
– Seafood Chirashi Set (海鮮ちらし御膳)
Each set comes with udon (うどん), chawanmushi (茶碗蒸し), and your choice of two small sides (小鉢二品). Absolute value and quality!
Ambience: 4/5
Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, plus bar spots for solo diners. Bathrooms are small single stalls, but there are enough of them so there’s no wait. Bonus: a private room in the back for gatherings or small parties.
Service: 4/5
Consistently attentive and friendly over the years — zero issues every visit.
Parking: 4/5
Usually plenty of space in the old Dave & Buster’s parking lot just a short walk away.
… moreFood: 5/5
Top Picks you can’t go wrong with:
– Seafood Jewelry Box Set (海鮮宝石箱御膳)
– Grilled Unagi Eel Set (うなぎ蒲焼き定食)
– Seafood Chirashi Set (海鮮ちらし御膳)
Each set comes with udon (うどん), chawanmushi (茶碗蒸し), and your choice of two small sides (小鉢二品). Absolute value and quality!
Ambience: 4/5
Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, plus bar spots for solo diners. Bathrooms are small single stalls, but there are enough of them so there’s no wait. Bonus: a private room in the back for gatherings or small parties.
Service: 4/5
Consistently attentive and friendly over the years — zero issues every visit.
Parking: 4/5
Usually plenty of space in the old Dave & Buster’s parking lot just a short walk away.
Gabi Riella
We came for lunch and found parking is easy and free across the street. The food is delicious. The dessert I picked is delicious I wanted to take some home. Instead, we will be back for more! Dinner next time.
… moreCharles Cha
UPDATE: They improved service since last time, so I’m updating my review.
Service: The staff seem like they got good training.
Food: Good quality and presentation.
Price: $50-$70 per person.
Facility: Some bench seats are worn and cracking.
… moreService: The staff seem like they got good training.
Food: Good quality and presentation.
Price: $50-$70 per person.
Facility: Some bench seats are worn and cracking.
Casey Nicole
Really nice dinner here last night. I tried the spicy salmon sushi roll as well as the delux nigiri platter. Everything was DELICIOUS The sparkling sake was also good. Would definitely recommend.
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