2. Manichi Ramen
7.9
1430 Kona St, Honolulu, HI
Noodle Restaurant · Ala Moana - Kakaako · 6 tips and reviews
Hope Evers: Manichi special tonkotsu-shibori has to be my ramen of choice here. Cheese gyoza is my must have - absolutely delicious 😍 The pork belly is really good - melts in your mouth!!
Noah Weiss: Specialty ramen and spicy gyoza ftw
Kylie Matsumoto: Every 12 ramen bought using your Five Stars card you get a free ramen! Also ramen happy hour from 2-6pm. You get a free topping, even egg!
3. Izakaya Naru
8.1
2700 S. King St., Honolulu, HI
Japanese Restaurant · Mccully - Moiliili · 16 tips and reviews
Best of Hawaii LLC: Gyoza Pizza, Chicken Karaage, Beef Tongue, Pork Belly and a Taco Rice are my favorite dishes at Naru #BestofHawaiibyKalani
Choak O'Connell: A cozy izakaya w/ Okinawan flavors! Try shiso Aomori :)
Sgnl Weather: Coffee awamori is perfect for in between bites, cleanse that palette! Also AHI YUKKE OR BUST
6. Shirokiya Japan Village Walk
8.7
1450 Ala Moana Blvd Ste.1360 (Ala Moana Center Street Level 1, Ewa Wing), Honolulu, HI
Food Court · Ala Moana - Kakaako · 42 tips and reviews
Denise Laakmann: Everything! It really is like walking around the busy street of Japan!
Ryan Namba: Plenty of food, cheap beer, and lots of seats. Just about the only thing missing is a solid data connection, so hop on wifi or coordinate with friends beforehand!
Evgeniy Dankovtsev: Come here for fast as shinkansen travel to Japan.
8. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
8.3
1221 Kapiolani Blvd, #105, Honolulu, HI
Japanese Restaurant · Ala Moana - Kakaako · 30 tips and reviews
Michael Wan: Great Happy Hour prices 3:00-6:30pm and 9:00pm to close! Filet Mignon, bone in Kalbi, and chicken was real good!
Brien N.: Happy hour everyday from 11:30AM to 6:30PM & from 9PM to closing!
Lina M: Try the bistro harami, so similar to the harami but almost half the price! And the tofu salad too!
9. 8 Fat Fat 8
7.4
1327 S Beretania St, Honolulu, HI
Dive Bar · Makiki - Lower Punchbowl - Tantalu · 13 tips and reviews
Kevin S Oshiro: Tried Homemade Potstickers and Heineken (daily drink special) on Wednesday night ! Excellent gourmet (gyoza, won tons), pool playing, darts throwing and Karaoke singing.
James Crawford: My favorites include fried lettuce, 8 fat special chicken, gau gee, and cheeseburger! Real dive bar vibe here but always have a great time with delicious food
Regina: I looooove their lup cheong fried rice, gau gee and fried lettuce. The 8 Fat chicken is pretty famous as well! Always good to have good food with your drinks!
11. Menya le Nood
7.0
560 Pensacola St Ste 105 (btwn Hopaka St & Kona St), Honolulu, HI
Ramen Restaurant · Ala Moana - Kakaako · 6 tips and reviews
Ryan Namba: The location isn't ideal in terms of parking, but the ramen is great (and easily customized to your tastes). Be sure to try the fried gyoza!
Paul T.: Went with the tsukemen based on the 4sq advice. Solid move and highly recommend. The broth is more potent than traditional ramen, in case you are wondering.
Koreankitkat: get a combo!
13. Izakaya Nonbei
7.2
3108 Olu St, Honolulu, HI
Japanese Restaurant · Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis · 15 tips and reviews
Carrie McGinness: Reservation recommended. Food & service are always excellent. Vegetable & shrimp tempura, salmon, gyoza ... So many tapas to share :)
David Whittington: This is my favorite sushi on Oahu. Great atmosphere. Recommended by a local friend.
Chels Toyama: Make sure you make a reservation, no matter how small your party. A lot of walk-ins have to come back after making a reservation.
15. Lucky Belly
8.7
50 N Hotel St (Smith), Honolulu, HI
Noodle Restaurant · Downtown Honolulu · 48 tips and reviews
Choak O'Connell: Pork belly bao, belly bowl and Yamazaki 12!
Nathan Kam: Great atmosphere and food found here. The ramen is delicious and counter seating around the bar is clutch.
HONOLULU Magazine: We’re willing to share our Belly Bowl, but we rarely let anyone else get their chopsticks near our watercress and chicharones salad. Save the ramen for later. Featured in our 2014 Restaurant Guide.