Restaurant Kunio

Price increase recently. Combo meals increased by $3. Hostess said their last increase was three years ago. Always a fave restaurant of mine. Food is consistent, tasty, and hearty. I don’t like the price increase but I can appreciate their efforts to not raise prices every year unlike the BBQ restaurant a few doors down.

We had a great family dinner at Kunio on a weeknight, so we luckily avoided a long wait. I ordered the combo AA with miso butterfish and vegetable tempura; while the butterfish was just okay, I really enjoyed the tempura since it wasn't oily at all. The sashimi was a highlight for me, and the spicy ahi was pretty good too. Most importantly, my family seemed to really enjoy it, which is all that matters to me in the end.

I had such a great experience dining at Restaurant Kunio! From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere felt warm, welcoming, and authentically Japanese. The staff were incredibly attentive and friendly, making sure everything was perfect throughout the meal. The food was absolutely outstanding—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Every dish tasted like it was prepared with care and high-quality ingredients. You can really tell they take pride in their craft. The portions were satisfying, and the menu offers a great variety for anyone craving authentic Japanese cuisine. What I loved most was the overall experience—it felt both relaxing and special at the same time. Whether you’re going for a casual meal or a small celebration, this place is definitely worth visiting. Highly recommend Restaurant Kunio if you’re looking for delicious food and excellent service. I’ll definitely be coming back!

Was ok, i guess authentic in that in comes on Japanese style plates and served in a similar style to what I've in Japan. Wife enjoyed the sushi, i thought kinda sad and poorly wrapped, as you can see from the pictures the rolls were so loose it was hard to keep them together. The kids meal is a actually a great deal and to me was the best thing we tried 😂. Restaurant is freezing but the staff were prompt. I probably wouldn't come back, better options that take reservations/don't require waiting outside for 2 hours.

I wanted to see why this place is a local favorite and always has a long wait. Went on a weeknights and it wasn't busy at all. I guess we got lucky. Service was good but inconsistent. The food is decent to good. Stick to traditional Japanese meals and you'll enjoy it. The price is a bit cheaper than most better quality Japanese restaurant in the area.

Amazing foood!!!!!!! So authentic! BEST BUTTERFISH EVER!!!! Arrived at 6:30 and it was a 30 min wait for 4 people

Oishikatta!!! The best Japanese food on the Westside! Delicious tempura and fish is fresh. Portions are ample for the cost. Restaurant can be very busy, with a wait to be seated. But servers are pleasant and accommodating. Highly recommend!

They do not take reservations, so come early! We were there at 5.30pm, and were lucky to have only waited 15 minutes. Food was pretty standard imo, it will not disappoint, but it also does not really stand out. I had the nabeyaki, which was pretty good. Someone at the table ordered a vegetable tempura, which did not come with the regular vegetables you’d expect with vegetable tempura. It had bell peppers and a lot of onions. The (70) combo set was pretty solid. Lots of options!

Usually always a line, we went about 2pm and had a late lunch early dinner, what a game changer. The best time to go NO line! We had a dynamite roll, shrimp tempura, beef, and sashimi teishoku. Steak and lobster. The food was hot and delicious. Would go again at 2pm!

I came here around 5:15 pm to celebrate a birthday, and it was a busy holiday evening. No reservations, so first come, first served, and your entire party must be present. The location is conveniently located in the Waikele shopping center area. Nice decor and a simple 1 page double-sided menu with lots of options. Staff was friendly and attentive. Combination metals were nice. Tempura is very light and crunchy, but veggies were too thin for me. Shrimp tempura was a decent size. Tempura was still the best item on the menu to me. Miso soup was very flavorful, and sushi was tasty. Fried oysters were good with the tartar sauce they had. Teri beef loog good bit I didn't try it. Low light was the teriyaki chicken that was smothered in sauce. The sauce was light, but it was pretty heavy for my taste. The kids' meals were a great value, and my little ones were stuffed. It was overall a very good meal, and we will be back again.