Irifune Restaurant

Many weeks ago, a co-worker handed me a small to-go container that was still warm to the touch. I had already eaten lunch, and was full. However, I was told to peek inside and to give it a try. I will admit, I was hesitant at first, but I said I would try it and I'm a man of my word.What was inside was (most) of Irifune's breaded tofu. HOLY SHIT was it amazing. Crunchy, solid, (warm) and with a tasty sauce. I thought about it for weeks.I've since returned to Irifune a handful of times and each time was memorable. First, I've ordered the breaded tofu EVERY TIME- IT'S THAT GOOD. Other dishes have been eaten and enjoyed, but for this guy, the breaded tofu is the SHIT.thank you

When I get a chance, I head over to Irifune for lunch. Get there early because they get busy and run out of some items on the menu. I got the hamburger steak with ponzu sauce and my friend got the ginger pork. My hamburger steak was delicious. The ponzu sauce complimented the hamburger steak. The portion was a good size. It also came with rice, fries, and veggies.

Quality Japanese restaurant food for a decent price! The wait can be very long since lots of downtown employees come here for lunch. I got the bento for $12. The tempura was incredible and so fresh. I especially liked the fish tempura. Great service too. I recommend coming before or after 12-1 pm because the line can get long and the tables fill up quickly. I would definitely eat here again!

Shut up there here!Well they've been tell us to eat since 1974 but had no idea they relocated to downtown and was thrown to see them and just had to give them a hey!Menu filled with all the local Japanese favorites like Mushroom Chicken, Ginger Pork and Chicken Katsu Curry deciding on what to order isn't the easiest when you're hungry though the Hamburger Steak simply had me drooling as it's made with ponzu sauce and at $10.75 you just can't complain.Wow my gosh cute chunk of hamburger. Had an egg on top... an over easy egg to be precise with a daikon oroshi or grated radish with ponzu a classic way to enjoy meat for Japanese came with a few side of fries three pieces of green beans, a scoop of hapa rice, and salad with vinaigrette. I did wish that I knew about the egg because I don't like mines over easy but I still thoroughly enjoyed it.This laid back open patio works amazing with the cool breeze though the decor isn't what you're here for, the patio style seating does just what you're here for to just shut up and eat.Thank you!

This is takeout place with some outdoor sitting near HGEA office in Mililani Street in downtown. It was probably just me but I was pretty confused reading their menu. I wish that they clarify what entree includes like some side salad and big portion of white rice. Initially I was going to order the bento but changed to tofu stir fry. The counter lady wasn't too happy when I did that. Tofu stir fry came tofu, round onions, and seemed like left over stem from Choy Sum for $11 something. It was an affordable lunch but I rather pay little more for better food.

I work nearby and on the days that I don't bring home lunch this is one of my favorite places to go. It's a hole in the wall place thats easy to miss. And the service is quick. Fish can be expensive but the prices here are super reasonable. I normally get either the bento or the chicken katsu curry. Both are really flavorful. Both dishes used to be $10 but they recently raised it to $12. Which is still such a steal in today's economy. They do have outdoor seating which is nice because not many places do.

One of my lunch spots for work their fast and have good portions size to keep you full throughout lunch. I will always order my go to which the chicken karaage & sashimi combo. The drizzle sauce on the chicken really makes it!

Yummy, comfort food. Simple ingredients and menu. Staff is so polite. Price is reasonable.

Definitely a great lunch time option! Located at the edge of downtown the prices are definitely less and the food very tasty. The menu boosts Japanese favorites at reasonable prices.I have tried the chicken katsu curry and found the katsu with its crispy texture, salad and rice at just the right portion size. The tofu plate is my favorite as the exterior is fried with perfection with sauce dribbled over the top. Everything is delicious and about $10 a plate which is much cheaper than the places around the downtown area. There are daily lunch specials and everything is fresh . Will definitely return!

See photos for comments on food. Good food! Only negatives is my itchy feet from sitting there. Maybe mosquitos or fleas or something biting me. lol