ZIGU is one of The 15 Best Japanese Restaurants in Honolulu.

1. ZIGU

9.3
413 Seaside Ave Ste 1F, Honolulu, HI
Japanese Restaurant · Waikiki · 17 tips and reviews

Marjahn G.Marjahn Golban: The steak and sushi rolls were amazing! Also, we had the Hawaiian dessert with red beans and it was amazing - highly recommend for tourist Waikiki

SoxinlySoxinly: Try the basil pesto udon!

Betty W.Betty Watson: Amazing!! food of ZIGU was delicious , It felt like a warm hug in every bite.

Rokkaku is one of The 15 Best Japanese Restaurants in Honolulu.

2. Rokkaku

9.0
Honolulu, HI
Japanese Restaurant · Ala Moana - Kakaako · 19 tips and reviews

Spencer L.Spencer Lum: Try the Rice with Shiso - Nice aroma and taste.

Wayne K.Wayne Karo: Ask for a dirty greygoose martini and say I recommended it.

Kim M.Kim Matsu: The katsu is good, of course. But they have foie gras nigiri! It’s winner!!!

Izakaya Torae Torae is one of The 15 Best Japanese Restaurants in Honolulu.

3. Izakaya Torae Torae

9.0
1111 McCully St, Honolulu, HI
Japanese Restaurant · Mccully - Moiliili · 19 tips and reviews

@Nacron@Nacron: Definitely make reservations, they are booked solid on a Thursday.

Jeremy K.Jeremy Kiyabu: Omakase set B totally worth it 😊

Scott K.Scott K: Food was great. The o-toro was even better. It's small but turns tables fast

Tonkatsu Ginza Bairin is one of The 15 Best Japanese Restaurants in Honolulu.

4. Tonkatsu Ginza Bairin

8.8
255 Beach Walk, Honolulu, HI
Japanese Restaurant · Waikiki · 60 tips and reviews

Steve M.Steve Mueller: Pork tonkatsu set is delicious!

Jonathan T.Jonathan Tashima: Only 25 servings if Kurobuta pork katsu are available each day. If they still have it, jump all over it. You will not be sorry, nor will you ever have better tonkatsu!

Keiter S.Keiter S: No.1 Japanese food in Waikiki.

Musubi Cafe IYASUME is one of The 15 Best Japanese Restaurants in Honolulu.

5. Musubi Cafe IYASUME

9.1
2427 Kuhio Ave (Aqua Pacific Monarch Hotel), Honolulu, HI
Japanese Restaurant · Waikiki · 124 tips and reviews

Roger M.Roger Ma: Spam musubi varieties for days! So good!

Edison T.Edison Tran: Stock up on these Musubis before a hike to Diamond Head!

Philip L.Philip Luu: best spam musubis! once you try these, you'll never purchase them from ABC stores again! $1.88 for an original Spam Musubi

Maguro Brothers is one of The 15 Best Japanese Restaurants in Honolulu.

6. Maguro Brothers

8.7
1039 Kekaulike St (Hotel St), Honolulu, HI
Japanese Restaurant · Downtown Honolulu · 6 tips and reviews

RonRon: Excellent poke, try the ume or spicy ahi poke.

Jon B.Jon B.: Get the ahi platter with a side of uni. Fish is as fresh as one can get!

Qian S.Qian Sun: UmeShiso Poke with side Uni😍

Pioneer Saloon is one of The 15 Best Japanese Restaurants in Honolulu.

7. Pioneer Saloon

8.7
3046 Monsarrat Ave, Honolulu, HI
Japanese Restaurant · Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis · 35 tips and reviews

Maybs M.Maybs M: Pork hamburger katsu w/ wakame shiso rice. To die for!

KaimanaKaimana: BYOB. Nuff said.

BrianBrian: Went for a safe chicken katsu plate and enjoyed it. Would try again.

Akasaka is one of The 15 Best Japanese Restaurants in Honolulu.

8. Akasaka

8.6
1646 Kona St #B, Honolulu, HI
Japanese Restaurant · Ala Moana - Kakaako · 13 tips and reviews

Andy D.Andy Davidson: Just amazing sushi, my highlights were the scallops and butterfish dishes. For sashimi, the yellowfin tuna and salmon were amazing. Extremely friendly service. Can't wait to go back.

Tianna J.Tianna Johnson: Amazing seafood quality. Best real crab California rolls, the scallops and butterfish are to die for! Best traditional sushi place on the island. Owner, waitstaff and chefs are fantastic too.

Leila S.Leila S: Eat the fish head!!

Doraku Kaka'ako Izakaya and Sushi is one of The 15 Best Japanese Restaurants in Honolulu.

9. Doraku Kaka'ako Izakaya and Sushi

8.6
1009 Kapiolani Blvd, Honolulu, HI
Japanese Restaurant · Ala Moana - Kakaako · 36 tips and reviews

Paula M.Paula M.: The White Dragon Roll is a must. So are any of their Hamachi dishes (appetizer or entree). Don't forget to throw in their hot house sake too! One of the best sakes I have had.

Jason K.Jason Kim: Great lunch specials

KoreankitkatKoreankitkat: Doraku tuna tataki

Restaurant i-naba is one of The 15 Best Japanese Restaurants in Honolulu.

10. Restaurant i-naba

8.4
1610 S King St, Honolulu, HI
Japanese Restaurant · Mccully - Moiliili · 10 tips and reviews

Mizuho K.Mizuho Karo: Try Tensoba Gozen. It has great shrimp and vegitable tempra and soba. The best soba place in Honolulu.

renee i.renee iha: *NEW* the space next door just opened! Serving assorted oshizushi for take-out :) 11am-3pm

Seishi 青.Seishi 青史: The Best Soba noodles in Hawaii & the World!!!.

Ichiriki is one of The 15 Best Japanese Restaurants in Honolulu.

11. Ichiriki

8.4
510 Piikoi St (at Kapiolani), Honolulu, HI
Japanese Restaurant · Ala Moana - Kakaako · 20 tips and reviews

DIÉRDIÉR: Awesome nabe. Their chicken karaage is divine

Electric B.Electric Bamboo: If you have a friend named Ricky, you can make jokes about skin discomfort with him over here. Works with women named Rikki too.

Agatha V.Agatha Viernes: It's known for their nabe but a friend told us to come for their sukiyaki and it was sooooo good! Did not disappoint! The meatballs are so tasty and the prime beef dipped in the egg wash is yummy too.

Yanagi Sushi is one of The 15 Best Japanese Restaurants in Honolulu.

12. Yanagi Sushi

8.5
762 Kapiolani Blvd (btwn Clayton St & Chapin St), Honolulu, HI
Japanese Restaurant · Ala Moana - Kakaako · 40 tips and reviews

Melanie N.Melanie Nomura: Sashimi deluxe... You get so much food!

Melissa C.Melissa Chang: If you've checked in on foursquare & no one has greeted you yet, you might as well leave! Service is kind of non-existent.

Olga D.Olga Doykhen: Best sushi place in Honolulu!

Nanzan Giro Giro is one of The 15 Best Japanese Restaurants in Honolulu.

13. Nanzan Giro Giro

8.2
500 Pensacola St., Honolulu, HI
Japanese Restaurant · Ala Moana - Kakaako · 12 tips and reviews

Andy W.Andy Wang: Amazing kaiseki meal at a fantastic price point. The place deserves at least 1 Michelin star for execution and tastiness. Wine pairing is only $25 and definitely do the dessert. No valet parking avail

Electric B.Electric Bamboo: No real menu here - They serve a kaiseki (a Japanese set of courses) that changes each month. A sublime dining experience that I highly recommend.

Quinton M.Quinton Ma: Most affordable omakase I've ever had. Amazing/creative food served in beautiful ceramic dishes. When you make a reservation try to request a seat at the counter, so you can watch all the prep work.

Yakitori Hachibei is one of The 15 Best Japanese Restaurants in Honolulu.

14. Yakitori Hachibei

8.2
20 N Hotel St, Honolulu, HI
Japanese Restaurant · Downtown Honolulu · 6 tips and reviews

Jackie S.Jackie Say No: Sake choices are very good and food always spectacular!

Darren K.Darren K: Liver, thigh, tako, shrimp, beef tongue skewers are all very good. This place does traditional yakitori.

KoreankitkatKoreankitkat: Must get the Hachibei Chicken Ramen to share or get your own

Nabeya Maido is one of The 15 Best Japanese Restaurants in Honolulu.

15. Nabeya Maido

8.2
2919 Kapiolani Blvd Spc 204 (Market City Shopping Center), Honolulu, HI
Japanese Restaurant · Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis · 7 tips and reviews

Rafal S.Rafal Stachowski: Kevin, the owner is awesome. He is definitely the heart and the souls of this place. The broth is delicious, the fixings are plentiful and you select them buffet style, so you only pick good stuff

Jon M.Jon Moore: very friendly staff! great service!! awesome food!

Lota L.Lota LaMontagne: Delicious & fun dining experience. Upbeat vibe, clean & fresh food, family-friendly and awesome staff.