Asahi Grill

Local comfort food at its finest. This is a must visit every time we are in town. Can't believe I hadn't reviewed till now. Love the oxtail soup. The servings of oxtail were especially generous today. Also very good are the loco moco and fried rice. Parking can be tough at busier hours.

I went to the original location 4 years ago and the memory of the hamburg steak and pork adobo fried rice has seared itself into my brain. I was most excited for this meal and I was delighted that there was a closer option to Waikiki. This location is much more spacious and offers private rooms. It was very easy to make a reservation through Google (same day) and we were even able to be seated when we arrived 30 minutes early. Despite hyping it up for myself, the food absolutely did not disappoint. I got the hamburg steak with a "side" of pork adobo fried rice (no mac or salad, just extra rice) and my friends got the steak, lechon, and various fried rice. We shared an oxtail soup. I also got a plantation iced tea (pineapple and iced tea) and it was absolutely delicious. The portions were humongous and everything was just mind blowingly delicious comfort food, better than anything I could make. We all left completely stuffed and I packed away our leftovers in a container. I wish we had also tried the kalbi fried rice but I'll have to get it next time. Can't wait to come back!

We came here for their Ox Tail soup and were not disappointed, it was delicious! The broth was clear and had a good flavor, the ox tail meat was tasty, not chewy but so tender and lightly salty and delicious. I was tempted to get the Ox Tail ramen because I like ramen more than rice, but the ramen dish only has a few oxtail pieces in it (~3) whereas the special Oxtail Soup has a lot more (~6-7 pcs). I'm so glad I got the special as the oxtail meat is the highlight of this soup. This meat really tastes good. I also put in their optional ginger condiment and it really woke up another flavor side of the soup, tasted wonderful. Overall I was not expecting anything more than some good cloudy soup but was surprised by this clean, fresh, tasty delicious soup that was beyond what I thought it would be. I don't want to overhype it, as taste is personal, but we really enjoyed our soup here and will definitely come again as it was special. NOTE: tiny lot adjacent to restaurant usually full so use the 2 lots next door that have Asahi Grill signs on certain spots, only those spots!

Service was great, they were genuine team and make sure that you get your food with the rest of the party.Food was good nothing too spectacular in my opinion (I didn't try out of the ordinary items though).I will definitely be coming back to try other things on their specialty menu.My highlight was the coconut pudding. For those who prefer not too sweet dessert, this is perfect for you. Our server described it perfectly: " perfect dessert, not too sweet that will make a kid throw an tantrum for the next 7hours ".

CODY stopped by the Waialae Ave location for dinnerCODY ordered the mini oxtail soupCODY food was tastyCODY servers were friendly and speedyCODY dining area was clean and spaciousCODY will return

First things first, parking. There are three separate parking lots on the block and they each have some designated spots reserved for the restaurant, so be sure to park in one of these spots if you dine here.This looks like a hole in the wall place from the outside, but don't be deceived, the inside of this place serves up some of the best food! They're famous for their oxtail soup, so of course I had to try it! I ordered "Our Famous Oxtail Soup" mini which was far from mini. It included a decent sided bowl of soup with brimming full of oxtail meat, parsley and greens, as well as white rice and extra ginger. It was phenomenal! It reminded me of vietnamese cuisine, a cross between canh thuon and pho duoi bo. The broth was light yet flavorful and the meat was perfectly tender. The service was swift and so accommodating. I came during a busy time (lunch) but they were able to seat me immediately. I ordered a plantation ice tea and it was delivered in a huge goblet. So refreshing! I also had the kona coffee italian gelato pie which was delicious! I definitely want to come back to try some of their other dishes.

Asahi Grill is well-known for its famous oxtail soup, and my recent visit confirmed why. Nestled conveniently with ample parking on the side, the restaurant maintains a clean and welcoming atmosphere. The staff's attentiveness added to the pleasant experience. The oxtail soup, their signature dish, lived up to its reputation--flavorful broth, thick, tender pieces of meat, and served in portions that justify the price. Alongside the soup, I tried the pork chop, which was equally satisfying. For anyone with a craving for oxtail soup or looking for a unique dining option, Asahi Grill is definitely worth a visit.

Aloha Kakahiaka!, Hau'oli. ʻAukake = Aug. In Hawaiian \000/.... Finally, I'm writing a review for my our Favorite ~Asahi Grill ~Waialae~ here on Oahu!!! Chee Huuu. Lol.Yessss, As far as I know, local peeps come here to eat , Da Oxtail Soup, well I don't??, I mean, don't get me wrong, I've tried the "Oxtail Soup" from here, as my Husband David will always share his Food, if I'm curious to try what he's Eating & so I did try the Oxtail Soup, Soup & I do Admit that it's very tasty!! I've also seen many times, *Japanese Tourists* dine in here, to eat the *Oxtail Soup* & you can tell by the look on their Faces, that they do really enjoy the, *Oxtail Soup* served here @Asahi Grill Waialae. But, I'd rather order my favorite all time "Adobo Fried Rice", why YASSSSS!! Lol. Honestly, I don't care to have all those Eggs w/my Favorite Adobo Fried Rice, I like to enjoy my "Adobo Fried Rice" basically with my meal of choice for that evening we are enjoying our Dinner there, majority of the time!! Friendly reminder, they do charge a lil more extra, if u Decide to Switch your Rice w/your Order/Meal, like I do at times! You'll have to add on more $, like $3.00-$4.00 more, depending on which Fried Rice you prefer to order with your Entrée.I'm pretty sure we're Regulars here, especially when u know all the "Waiters & Waitresses" names here!! Haha. Super Duper great Service here, all of the times we've dined in here!! Mahalo Nui Loa to you, Chris, Mitch, Will, Sadie, & our Waiter last night (Darryl) & another young Wahine there, Sorry, don't remember your name?? I'll get your name the next time we eat there again! The Workers here, will always refill your Water always, they are on it here! I'll always ask for more Napkins, No problem, they got you. I'm Happy that they don't give u one piece of Napkin, like some Certain Restaurants do, Urgh! Lol. Did u even know this *Asahi Grill Waialae* Owner is from Japan??, yup he is!! Much Mahalo to a very Hardworking Cook, Waiter all around guy here named *Chris*, this guy is So Super nice & very informative about this Restaurant & he will recommend any Dish here for you to try at this Restaurant!! Chris is very personalble to his Customers, & this Guy know his job very well & he's a Hardworking person!!! Thnx Chris for always being a great key person to this location here @Asahi Grill Waialae, we always Appreciate you!!! We Appreciate Mitch too, keep up the great work there, Mitch!!!Getting back to the Food here, everything here is Delicious, Imho! Hubby David enjoys their *Tripe Stew*, Chicken Papaya Soup (less Chicken 4 him), Lol. My Husband also enjoys the fish (Grilled Mahimahi) from here as well & the Loco Moco. And, many, many other Ono dishes here!! Both of us enjoy the, Hamburger Steak here too, they make theirs "Homemade Hamburger Steak", you Surely can taste it, YASSSS!! Heehee...As for me, I also Enjoy the, Chicken Papaya Soup (The Soup is really good!!), especially during our Hi cooler months here in Hawai'i, during Nov. & December! Brrrr! Lol. Hawai'i ppl get cold here in da, Med 70's ish. Haha. But, you can still wear Shorts during those Months :) in Hawai'i Nei, we do, David & I.... Cheers!! I of Course enjoy their, Adobo Fried Rice (So yummy & tasty!!), their Lap Cheong Fried Rice is good, Da Hamburger Steak, etc. So many local Delicious dishes to try here & I'm pretty sure you'll enjoy them as much as we do. Btw, the prices here are reasonable, especially for the Amout of great food you'll get served here!!Lastly, I can see all of my pictures here below as I'm finally writing a Review, after dining here at least 20+ times here. Hoping my Foodie pictures will all load once I'm done finishing up with my Long Review here for, "Asahi Grill Waialae".Prkg here is Super easy peasy, since we .mainly come here to eat here in the Evenings, we prkg my Ka'a to the right side of this Restaurant, in the same area as that, Saltz Keys Business, which btw, that Business is closed all the time we prkg in this prkg lot, yayyy for us!!Their is more prkg to the left of this Restaurant, we've tried to park here before, it's a lil more tighter the prkg Stalls, just saying. Lastly, lastly..... We've yet to try their Ono Desserts here, we always see ppl & Ohana all order their Yummy looking Desserts here, but we are always Stuffed Full, after our Meals, Auwe!!, we need to try Da Desserts, they all look very Onolicious!!! I'm sure one day in the Future, we going try 'em.P.S. - Clean Restaurant. && yes they do have Bathrooms to. The Women's Bathroom is Huge! Lol.

Had lunch today at Asahi Grill Kaimuki. This location use to be Mandalay Chinese restaurant which I miss . Parking is a challenge just like there Ward locations very limited about 4 stalls . Although you can park next building over .I ordered their Kim Chee Saimin it was ok they thinly cut the Kim Chee also 3 pieces of Char Siu . My wife had shrimp fried rice with a easy over egg on top . Their fried rice was very plain had no taste .Service was the highlight of the day got seated right away even though they were very busy . Support local

Waialae location November 2024. Limited parking. Ordered the small bowl of Oxtail Soup $27. It was super fatty and tough. I had to fight to get to the little meat there was around the hard fat. No peanuts, minimal chinese parsley, broth was tasty. Staff were friendly.