Top Best Japanese Restaurants in Haleiwa Alii Beach Park

"Hula Grill Waikiki celebrates Hawaii with locally inspired cuisine and live hula. This restaurant is situated above Duke’s inside the Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort (they share the same owner) has an equally good beach view. They support local Hawaii farms."

"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."

"Came here for brunch at 10:45 am with reservations and we got sat along the porch with a beautiful ocean view. The service was friendly and quick."

"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."

"One of the most loved restaurants in Waikiki is the Marukame Udon place. It serves authentic Japanese Udon noodles that everyone seems to cherish. You can never beat the line when you are at this place."

"I usually run from those touristic places, but this Udon place is amazing. Not sure if it is worth 1-2h in the line (we went at 3pm, with shorter line) b..."

"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!"

"Of course, you can’t miss Sansei Restaurant when you are on the lookout for great seafood. They get a lot of attention for their sushi rolls, but on top of that, they are raved about with their seafood dishes. We tried them out one night when we were near the Marriott, as it’s situated just inside that resort."

"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."

"A restaurant boasting “new style” Japanese cuisine, Nobu Waikiki is one of chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s many restaurants located in countries around the world. The black cod miso and the yellowtail sashimi with jalapeño are two of the more popular items on the menu. The restaurant is full of elegant design features, such as the sea urchin-inspired chandeliers and the minimalist decor."

"The Nobu mystique is alive and well at this Honolulu outpost, which counts Robert De Niro among its owners. Even without a celebrity connection, the restaurant would be a culinary destination, courtesy of chef Nobu Matsuhisa's spectacular food and the place's careful service. Sushi and saké get lots of attention, but so, too, do tobanyaki and tempura selections."

"Nobu‘s Honolulu location is a dazzlingly unique venture in its own right. The world-renowned restaurant chain helmed by Master Chef Nobuyuki “Nobu” Matsuhisa serves exquisite Japanese-Peruvian fare. Today, it is truly one of the world’s most sought-after restaurant brands."

"Texas transplant Quinten Frye marries mainland-style preparations with Hawaiian meats in dishes like chicken fried local rabbit with carrot butter. 3605 Waialea Ave., Honolulu; salthonolulu.com. The Whole Ox Butcher & Deli"

"Yanagi's been around for decades and is a favorite destination of celebs, so it's frequently crowded, especially at dinner. That's hardly a surprise when you consider its impeccable food and convivial atmosphere. Sushi is outstanding, and the chefs take great pride in their skills."

"A must for coffee nuts, these guys roast all their coffee on-site with homegrown beans and beans bought from throughout the Hawaiian Islands. There is free sampling, free wi-fi and a great vibe in this roadside coffee extravaganza. It ships all over the world with a huge range of products including a huge variety of flavored coffee."

"If you haven’t already noticed, you will come across a lot of mochi products in Hawaii, and Bubbies Ice cream is known for their mochi ice cream. They serve the best of its kind!. I love the sweetness of the mochi rice flour dough in combination with their spectacular ice cream!"

"You can find Bubbie's mochi ice cream in the freezer section of many local grocery stores, but its brick and mortar location stocks a wide arrange of the chewy morsels with flavors like passion orange, macadamian nut and li hing mango."

"Actually, Hawaii has a dessert version of Japanese sashimi (raw fish)—mochi ice cream. Mochi is a small and round dessert ball. It consist of: soft-sticky rice cake and delicious creamy ice cream that’s surprisingly tastes like heaven."

"Make a scenic stop at Byodo-In Temple. Continuing on Highway 83, make a stop at Kualoa Beach Park for a beautiful view of Mokoli’i, which is also known as Chinaman’s Hat."

"Tucked away in the back of the Valley of the Temples cemetery is a replica of the 11th-century Temple at Uji in Japan. A 2-ton carved…"

"Loving Hut is an international vegan restaurant chain with the slogan, "Be Veg. Go Green. Save the Planet." They offer gourmet vegan cuisine "for those making the noble transition to a plant-based diet." Although the menu varies by location, it typically includes appetizers, soups, salads, entrées, desserts, and special beverages. Both Asian and American meals are served including mock meat and vegetable dishes. Loving Hut was created with a vision that all beings could live in peace, love, and harmony with each other and the planet."

"This is one of two Honolulu locations of the vegan casual-food national chain (with another in the downtown Fort Street Mall), but all 38 sites have different menus. The Loving Hut on King Street, inland of the Ala Moana Shopping Center, offers vegan spins on Vietnamese pho, Chinese kung pao dishes, and even the American ham and cheese sandwich, i.e. vegan ham with cashew pate. During Covid times, Loving Hut is open Monday to Saturday."

"Honolulu is lucky enough to have a Loving Hut, which is a small all-vegan chain. The menu is mostly Asian cuisine, with options like Summer Rolls, Crispy Rolls, Lemongrass Tofu, Eggplant Tofu, Guru Curry, and more. There is also the Sweet and Sour Hapa, which is tofu, vegan ham, onions, peppers, pineapple, carrots, and sweet and sour sauce."

"This 1.7-acre park is located on a peninsula just south of town and offers spectacular views of an iconic landmark- an offshore islet complete with a beautiful arch in the middle, as well as the Mokualai Islet Seabird Sanctuary. Take some time to marvel at the waves crashing against the rugged cliffs as you ponder the legend of “Laniloa the Mo’o” (giant lizard) and his role in the formation of the small islands in the area. (We’ll leave you with that teaser so you can read about the legend once you get there- it’s located on a granite plaque mounted on a 6-ton lava rock.) Simply put, the views here are phenomenal and not to be missed."