Yakitori Glad

★★★★☆ 3.9 (814) • $$

"We just came from Safeway to grab roast beef & my yogurt and on the way home we stumbled upon this Japanese eatery which is really cool and pretty authentic inside. As for their happy hour and next thing you know we were seated. Lol.We were greeted and the wonderful ladies were so nice, chill and friendly. She took our order with ease and she was also familiar on the menu, great!All our queries so far were answered and was satisfied 'bout it.We ordered a total of 10 items and everything was so Ono.Tori Ponzu (grilled chicken thigh with onion, green onion & ponzu sauce) - this is my least favorite as the chicken meat is so dry.Heart Shio (grilled chicken heart topped with salt) - perfectly cooked but kind'a smell something odd, still enjoyed it.Kimo Tare (grilled chicken liver, dipped in tare sauce) - my favorite! Perfectly cooked and the sauce made everything nice.Buta-Bara Karamiso (grilled pork belly in Karamiso sauce) - grilled perfectly and seasoned just right, enjoyed this one too.Tebasaki Shio (grilled chicken wing seasoned with salt) - cooked right and the simple salt seasoning elevate the flavor.Renkon Kushi (sliced renkon dipped in batter & panko then fried) - a first to me and the flavor is pretty interesting. Reminds me of fried taro.Vegetable Salad (salad topped with onions, baby tomatoes, asparagus in sesame dressing) - tasty and flavorful. The perfect side with all the grilled food that I ordered.Hiyashi Yakoo (tofu, onions, green onions, bonito flakes topped with ponzu sauce) - I've tried this from the past and I preferred the cold version of this. T'was still good though.Pati-Pari KawaSuage (crispy chicken skin, topped with onions, green onions served with side ponzu) - was so good but not that crispy enough for me. I still enjoyed this one though.Overall it was great. The experience was awesome. Love the indoor seating and the ambiance was not too tight and the airflow was pretty good (maybe because it was not crowded at the time). Shoutout to our wonderful server Isabella M., she was extra superb. We were taken care of throughout our dining. Thank you so much!Mahalo for reading & happy juandering fellow Yeeps! Hi"

Fujiyama Texas Hawaii Kushi-Katsu Izakaya

★★★★☆ 4.3 (411) • $$

"Nothing much Texas here...First of all I felt the vibe and asked mom let's go out to eat what you craving...Yuzu Ramen. Knowing also that she don't eat much I didn't want to go to our usual favorite place to k my have her eat half and remembered that they have it here as well.I've tried their udon at the Mo'ili'ili Summer Fest so know that what they make is yummy and after going through their menu we ordered a few items Braised Burdock Root (Gobo) which she also have been craving apparently which was so delicious that came with carrots and lotus root as well and was given a genius portion that really made her happy. Jalapeño Poppers for me which was fresh jalapeños so the heat was definitely there but the cream cheese did balance well but another generous portion of two peppers cut in half. Two orders of Kushi Katsu Oysters as she loves oysters which she says was good but felt it was too small for the price in her opinion but was fried up fresh and and remained hot for quite awhile while we grazed on some of the other items, and our entrees was Yuzu Garlic Ramen for her and Yakisoba for me and as I don't do over easy egg I asked if it could be scrambled which they kindly did and put it on the side but the sauce was so salty I had a difficult time finishing and couldn't while her ramen was nice and refreshing the yuzu broth was so light and spot on I was really impressed and at $12 for this decent sized slightly smaller than the standard bowl was a great deal.These are for dinner and I noticed how each different time of day (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Midnight Dinner) some of the menu options and prices do vary which is quite disappointing which though my experience here was good the vibe here isn't quite like the Japanese izakaya as the staff was literally silent and not the usually enthusiastic greet and while ordered just a few items asking for any type of change felt like it was insulting but I do love the decor but wished they had something else on the single tv besides the surf channel as it didn't feel like it matched the restaurant vibe but know that the food was delicious and will be back to try some other items.Thank you!"

Tori Ton

★★★★☆ 4.1 (404) • $$

"The husband made reservations at Tori-Ton for dinner and everything was delicious! After looking over the menu, we ordered several items including the Seared Mackerel Sashimi, Kamameshi with Cod Roe, Mochi Cheese, Quail Eggs, Gizzards and Chicken Skin, and few other items. Food came out in a timely manner and everything tasted well; my favorites included the mochi and quail eggs.Staff was friendly and service was good. Atmosphere is lively and loud, so if you're looking for more a quiet dining experience, this won't be it. Overall, I had a great time and look forward to returning!"

Carp Dori

★★★★☆ 4 (222) • $$

"Carp Dori is in McCully Shopping Center on the top floor. It's located at the end that is opposite of Fook Yuen Seafood Restaurant. They have tables in the main dining room that can accommodate small to medium sized parties. Larger parties could be possible if you have reservations as they probably have to rearrange the tables. We came for lunch and the restaurant filled up quickly shortly after we were seated. Glad we got there early so we could get our drinks and food without waiting too long. It was a quick lunch so we ordered a bottle of sake, a pitcher or beer, 2 Yakitori 5 Skewers + Edamame, Hamachi Sashimi, Kanpachi Sashimi and Tako Wasabi. Price is reasonable and the food was good. Customer service was friendly and we were able to try out a new restaurant for a quick meal. Worth checking out in McCully Shopping Center if you're craving Izakaya."

Izakaya Danji Honolulu

★★★★☆ 3.9 (161) • $$

"This place is one of my favorite izakayas on the island! It's pretty small inside with a couple tables, booths, and bar seating so make sure to call ahead for a reservation. They have a small lot with 5-6 spots and street parking as well. The many times I've been here, their food quality and taste has always been consistent. My all time favorites are the cream croquettes, ankimo (monkfish liver), eihire (dried stingray fin), chicken nanban, egg omelette, and gyoza! Everything is simple, yet flavorful. Drinks are also pretty good. Service is excellent and staff are friendly."

Sushi Izakaya Gaku

★★★★★ 4.5 • $$$$

"Best meal and experience I've had in a while. Very Izakaya type restaurant (hence the name!) that reminded me of Japan.Don't come here for a quiet intimate dinner, come here for a fun evening with great food, great smiling service, and a few drinks. The menu is huge, but of course includes all the standard sashimi, nigiri, and sushi options you would expect. There are lots of creative dishes, but not at the expense of delicious fresh fish and seafood. Everything we ate, and our group of 7 ate a lot!, was delicious. Prices aren't cheap, but they aren't as expensive as other sushi focused restaurants. Come for a good time and leave with a big smile like we all did!"

Tokkuri-Tei

★★★★☆ 4.1 • $$

"Did a review two years ago and everything was pretty consistent. Food was good and sushi was fresh. We were placed in the corner near closing time so I was staring at old shelves the entire time. The service was friendly but we had to keep calling them over for refills on water and other stuff. I still like coming here and will dine here when in the area."