Japanese restaurants in O'ahu
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Imanas Tei
At this top-rated izakaya (a Japanese pub serving food), enjoy world-class sake while grazing on delectable sushi and crowd-pleasing nabemono (do-it-yourself meat and vegetable soups).
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Kyo-ya
Kyo-ya is the full deal, a formal Japanese restaurant with kimono-clad waitresses specializing in kaiseki (multi-course meals). The lengthy menu includes several sashimi and tempura pairings, along with butterfish misoyaki and a traditional Kyoto-style grill served with several small courses. Both the setting and food presentation are elegant, and it's a favorite spot among islanders for a special night out.
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Tokkuri Tei
Bring your sense of adventure to this cozy izakaya (Japanese bar serving small plates) with upbeat versions of sushi standards. The decor is Japanese lanterns and bookcases store customers' favorite bottles of drink. Try the house poke (made with fish roe), grilled shiso maki (shiso leaf and pork) or soft-shell crab drizzled with a sweet chili vinaigrette.
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Maguro-ya
Japanese tourists make the trek out to the 'Tuna Shop' for a taste of home, so you know you're in good hands here. Jostle for a spot at the sushi bar, or savor the traditional teishoku (combination) meals including tempura, sashimi and sushi, hijiki (seaweed), rice and delicate chawanmushi (savory egg custard).
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Jimbo Restaurant
This family friendly restaurant is known throughout the island for its handmade soba and udon noodles. Order them in broth or fried and slurp your way to happiness along with the old married couples who no longer bother talking to each other and young daters who giggle at everything.
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Banzai Sushi
Owned by a Brazilian, this sushi restaurant does more than just maki rolls. South American-style ceviche, surf videos and lounging on pillows helps to capture the post-surfing glow.
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Irifune's
Follow those locals in the know to this bustling Japanese eatery where fresh fish is artistically prepared - the tataki ʻahi (seared tuna) is to die for.
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