Rice Box Cafe

Saturday March 1, 2025 first time, coming here with good friends for lunch. Small parking lot. But, we found parking for 3 cars. We came here around 2:30pm for a late lunch. We ordered and sat down at a table. The food came out like 10 minutes later. All 3 food choices were good as we sampled a little of each others food to taste what each was like before eating. I really liked the Sake Garlic Shrimp as it had NO shells on it as a plus! For me, it had a really good taste! This place is small inside with 2 tables, 10 chairs to sit down and eat inside. This place has air conditioning as a plus on a hot day like today. The ambiance is casual.

Oh my! Thanks to my Yelp buddies - Ruby S., Gail U., Irene M., Kristin C., Elle U., Deborah P., Gabriel P., and Bruddah Rod U. for posting their AWESOME reviews & pics of Rice Box Cafe in Mililani.What really caught my eye about this place was da pic of da Misoyaki Salmon that Rod U. had posted, so yesterday for pau hana Friday I rounded up my Homie - Gary T. to go and check out this joint in Mililani.Located at a stip mall called - "Gateway at Mililani Mauka", this little strip mall has quite a few eateries, a gas and convenience store, Longs Drugs, as well as the Navy Federal Credit Union.Rice Box Cafe is a very small eatery. The cafe is probably geared more for "take-out", but if you do choose to eat onsite, they do have two small tables within the little cafe where you can sit & eat inside.I already knew what I came here for, but it was so tempting to deviate from my original plans when I saw that Furikake Garlic Chicken, & the Dynamite Chicken. Lol!Upon arriving at the cafe, we were greeted right away, and my friend & I both ended up ordering the Misoyaki Salmon.What can I say about the grub???The Misoyaki Salmon was F.A.B.U.L.O.U.S! Nice misoyaki sauce and the soft fluffy rice was the perfect item to soak up the deeeeeeeeeeeeeeeelicious misoyaki sauce. The plate also same with corn, edemame, and some pickled vegetables.What a satisfying meal! As much as I wanna come back here to get the chicken dish, this Misoyaki Salmon is really good, and I would come back here just to eat this plate again.Support local, and check out Rice Box Cafe in Mililani Mauka!

I'm so glad I found this little spot in Mililani! There are a lot of restaurants in Mililani but not as much variety as someplace bigger like in town. But this place offers some special plates that made it fun to try out.I looked up the menu online and ordered through their website so I could just go and pick it up to take home. Ordering was very easy and the menu was clear as to what each plate includes. I tried the dynamite ahi cakes which were flavorful and my dad had the furikake garlic chicken which was also tasty. I will say, they give very large portions so you're getting your money's worth.I ordered and went to pick it up and everything was already ready when I got there. The girls in the front were very friendly and helpful. Overall a great experience and I would try some of their other dishes again another time!

Rice Box Cafe is a hidden gem in Mililani Mauka! It's a super small spot with only a couple of tables. We came in a little early for the dinner hour so we were able to sit and eat, but there were lots of people coming in with takeaway orders. We ordered the salmon katsu and furikake chicken plates. There is a $2 charge to sub greens for the rice that usually comes with the plate. The food here is phenomenal! The salmon and chicken were crispy, not greasy. The sauces were so flavorful. Plates were complemented with a side of edamame and pickles, and the serving size is great for the price. Looking forward to our next visit!

Quality & elevated plate lunches! My hubby raved about this place's katsu sandwich. We were dog sitting in Mililani & had to stop by for lunch. First off, this place is located at the Mililani Mauka town center. It's a small shop where we were able to order in advance and pick up. We got the Katsu Sandwich & Salmon Katsu plate. My hubby loves the Katsu Sandwich ($16) here because the tonkatsu is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. It has a good amount of shredded cabbage and tonkatsu sauce. It also came with a separate container of salad, edamame, & pickled veggies. My Salmon Katsu ($18.50) was honestly the best salmon Katsu I've ever had! First off, it was HUGE!! It had a nice crispy outer coating & was dipped in a sweet and savory ponzu sauce then topped with shiso aioli. It came with 2 scoops of rice, edamame, and pickled veggies. For the quality & amount of food you get, I think this place is priced right. Although we said 12pm pick up, the food wasn't ready which is fine with us because that means our food was super fresh & not sitting out. Overall, this will be our new go to place in Mililani!

Never knew about this hidden gem until we used a gift card we received. We were in the area and decided to check it out.Looking at other Yelp reviews, I was intrigued as there were several dishes I wanted to try like the Miso Eggplant & Agedahi Tofu. The food was delish and I've been there several times already after our first visit. The restaurant itself is located in the Mililani Mauka shopping center closer to the gas station. The restaurant itself isn't big but does have a few tables inside for dining. Once you walk in, the counter is about 4 yards away form the entrance. The restaurant is very clean and all the times and many come especially during lunch.The employees are very friendly. They always greet me and are so nice.We ordered:1. Yakiniku Beef (Tender and flavor was good and was not strong but you could always add if needed)2. Dynamite Ahi Patties (Patties were cooked well and the dynamite sauce gave it a little extra flavor)3. Dynamite Chicken (Great crunch with tenderness on the inside with the dynamite sauce and bonito flakes)4. Furikake Garlic Chicken 5. Kids Bento - Salmon Katsu w/ a hot dog and edamame (the katsu was really good one of my favs, I will need to get thr regular plate next time)6. Miso Eggplant and Agedashi Tofu (one of my favs - if you love Eggplant and Tofu you will love this dish. Both cooked well with great flavor. I would suggest to eat it fresh so that the agedahsi doesn't get too soft)7. Yakisoba (Great great flavor and if you love noodles, it's a great dish to try)Their menu isn't a big one which is good and there are enough items to choose from if you wanted to have different things.I would definitely return and would recommend ordering online or calling in your order to make your pick-up faster.

Great tasting Japanese take out food in 'Mauka! P:Went there a few times and really great tasting food! Yesterday I tried the miso eggplant and it is 5 stars! Highly recommended! Nishime is also good.So yay, I'm a fan of this place and will definitely eat from here more often! Have to try other things on their menu!

This place is still a great place for takeout food. Just call it in & pickup in a few minutes.This time I ordered our usual Miso Tofu Eggplant plate & for the first time, their two sides - Nishime & Fried Noodles. Both sides were great & I would order them again.

DYNAMITE CHICKENDeep fried boneless chicken thighs, topped with chili aïoli, negi-kabayaki, furikake, katsuo flakes and green onion was amazing!! Served fresh and 10-10 recommend!!YAKISOBA NOODLESJapanese stir fried noodles tossed with bacon, cabbage, carrots, onions in a savory soy sauce was delish!! Listed as a side dish, and it's huge!! Once again recommend!!Restaurant is clean, with several indoor tables. Beverage refrigerator with a variety of drinks. Check them out...we'll definitely return!!*Plenty parking and located next to Poke Stop in Mililani.

Got the chicken katsu; food was delicious, with large portions and came out quickly. Order at the counter and food is brought out to your table, though seating is limited. Highly recommend, I will definitely eat here again.