Takonoki

The food here is good, but the service was terrible. I brought in two white friends and received service that should have been embarrassing. I had to chase for drinks, food, and the check. Every other pure Japanese table received service, but any table that came in with a Caucasian was similarly ignored.

My favorite Japanese beer drinking joint in Waikiki. Chirimen cabbage and Asari Cabbage, and Sake... DONE!

This is a traditional izakaya. I think some of the reviewers don't understand what an izakaya is supposed to be, but it is pretty authentic. They'll even keep bottles for you for a few months. A small number of the food items are hit and miss, but most of it is quite good. The okonomiyaki is top notch.

Great dishes for their prices.

Good place for dinner, and tasty 明太子お茶漬け

Cozy place to get some Japanese appetizer with Sake.

Barely above average. Seemingly rushed. I probably could not recommend here only because there are better places only steps away. I some small sausages. Yummy. Yeppannaki chicken. Delicious but not special as the sauce was simple cooked catsup. Lastly had the mixed sashimi and the tiny squid prices stole the show. Duh? You explain that to me please. I did not opt for a full course dinner. Maybe that rocks. Service was very prompt not a second to wait for anything.

Pretty good Japanese izakaya! Decor is traditional Japanese, photos on the wall on the staircase up to the seating area are of Japanese celebrities who have visited before. Japanese cinema posters plaster the walls. Went here after a long day and sat right at the bar. Place was mostly Japanese and Japanese-speaking Americans at the bar I had an interesting chat with. Definitely authentic style izakaya foods, with both Japanese and Hawaiian beers on tap. I opted for the tuna bowl and Kirin. Reasonable prices for the food, and fast and friendly service. It's a bit loud inside, given the bar environment and the number of customers. Good for larger groups, there are large seating areas and tables available!

They charged 6 dollars for them to add an extra tomato because The chef didnt want to serve an extra side and acted like a child. Worst place. Not worth spending money here.

Not as expected, also pricy! Spent 100 for two Was giving 2 stars but got stomachache after 30 mins. Never try the raw dishes! Not very fresh