Top Best Japanese Restaurants in Oahu

"Located along Waikiki beach, practically right in the middle of Waikiki inside the Outrigger Hotel, is the Hula Grill Waikiki. This casual dining restaurant is very highly rated, and my family and I quickly learned why. Besides the cool atmosphere, and the great location, the food is some of the best seafood I’ve had in Waikiki."

"Delight in contemporary island cuisine and magnificent views of Diamond Head with menus featuring locally-sourced, authentically Hawaiian ingredients. Catch live music and hula performances every Sunday evening, plus daily Aloha Hours."

"And for a delicious sit-down dinner, I can highly recommend the Waikiki Hula Grill. It’s a little on the pricier side, but it’s got great seaside views, good service and delicious food."

"Marukame Udon prides itself on serving customers freshly prepared, handmade udon noodles. The restaurant turns to the Japanese tradition of udon noodle making, a tradition that is especially important in the Sanuki region of the country. Sanuki-style udon is famous for its time-consuming process, which results in chewy, al dente noodles."

"If searching for the best food in Oahu, you’ll be amazed at the quality of Japanese food that this wonderful island offers. The influx of Japanese immigrants to Hawaii in the 1900s left a profound effect on the modern Hawaiian cuisine. Among these, Marukame Udon stands out to offer some of the best cuisine in the heart of Waikiki, Oahu."

"It’s simple — you just can’t beat four-dollar udon, and Marukame in downtown Honolulu or Waikiki serves up one of the best bowls on Oahu."

"Ultra-fresh poke and sashimi lunch stall inside a market  It’s not the easiest place to find, but make your way to the back of the colorful Kekaulike Market and you’ll see the line, especially at around high noon when local office jockeys descend upon the small stall for the poke dreams are made of. Here you’ll find brothers Junichiro and Ryojiro Tsuchiya dividing and conquering with one taking orders and the other swiftly slicing crazy-fresh locally line-caught ahi brought in from the morning’s fish auction. The result is stellar sashimi and poke bowls (starting at just $6.50 for a small) ranging from basic shoyu to ume plum-and-shiso versions."

"Whether you’re craving a hearty plate lunch to keep you full for hours or a snack to grab and go, this list has got you covered!. SHAKA GUIDE OAHU TOURS: Headed to Waikiki?. Download the Waikiki Walking Tour or check out any of these Waikiki spots before heading out on the Circle Island or South Shore Driving Tour!"

"They are all about fresh sashimi, chirashi, and ahi poke on rice. You can’t go wrong with any menu item. I usually order the king salmon bowl and add a side of ikura, natto, and/or uni."

"AWARD WINNERS: Panko Crusted Fresh Ahi Sushi - Island fresh ahi tuna wrapped in arugula & spinach, panko crusted & flash fried, served with soy wasabi butter. The adventurous chef at Sansei will introduce your palate to vibrant unconventional flavors that he incorporates to his seafood dishes. The sushi here is a harmonious combination of Hawaii meets Japan."

"Spam is awesome, despite what everyone on the mainland thinks. And spam is even more awesome in musubi form. Similar to a giant Spam sushi, a 7-11 spam musubi is the iconic after school snack for any Hawaii kid."

"Offering Dine-In, Takeout Services, Uber Eats, Door Dash, Grub Hub, and Bite Squad. For the most up-to-date information please call in advance. Located in the heart of Waikiki on world-famous Kalakaua Avenue, Doraku (which in Japanese translates to "the road to happiness") is an exciting Izakaya-style restaurant known for serving traditional Japanese cuisine with a modern flair."

"Water Drop is operated by the Hawaiʻi Buddhist Cultural Society and all the profits go towards supporting a Buddhist temple. Operating in a cafeteria-style manner, it offers an array of daily changing entrees and sides including spring rolls, choi sum, seasonal veggies, tofu sauté and more."

"Eat like a monk in a Buddhist temple at Water Drop Vegetarian House. Run by the Hawai‘i Buddhist Cultural Society, this Chinese restaurant is located in downtown Honolulu. Enjoy complimentary tea with a generous serving of spring rolls, lo han zhai, bean curd rolls, and rice or noodles."

"It's such a cute spot to grab a cup of coffee and a tasty sandwich. The staff is super sweet, Ashley took care of us, and..."

"Just a stone’s throw away from Waikiki, there is another place to hang out or find a souvenir to remember your trip. Kahala Mall is a beachfront complex in the vibrant neighborhood of Kahala, with over 100 shops, including retail stores and restaurants. You can even find a Whole Foods Market if you’re willing to buy fresh ingredients to cook while visiting Honolulu."

"Set away from Waikiki's bustle, this friendly shopping mall offers browsing in air-conditioned comfort. Its 90 stores include Macy's, Banana Republic, Barnes & Noble, Aveda, and Ann Taylor. A selection of service businesses is also available, and the munchies can be put to rest by pizza, Japanese, burger, vegetarian, Korean, and American eateries."

"Visit Kahala Mall, located on Waialae Avenue on the east side of Oahu. Check out the array of internationally renowned stores, including the Apple Store, Macy's, Barnes & Noble, Starbucks, Jamba Juice, Radio Shack, Chili's, California Pizza Kitchen and an eight-screen Consolidated Theatres movie theater."

"Ask a bunch of locals about the International Marketplace, and it may draw mixed reviews. Long story short, the old International Marketplace was more akin to a Polynesian craft market, while the new International Marketplace, renovated and opened in 2016, features vendors like Rolex and Tesla. Regardless of your opinion on the stores themselves, the Marketplace as a venue is beautiful, with stone walking paths alongside manicured gardens underneath large banyan trees (including a tree house)."

"Pay a visit to Waikiki's International Market Place a renowned mecca for souvenir hunters, with 130 carts, shops and artisan stands."