Top rated Japanese izakaya restaurants in Honolulu

Experience the best that Honolulu has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 9 places from Japanese izakaya restaurant category.

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Genius Lounge Japanese Sake Bar & Dining
Izakaya restaurant
Hip 3rd-floor hangout with a cozy patio offering a range of Japanese-inspired fare & cocktails.
$$ $$
4.50 (521 reviews)
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Sushi Izakaya Gaku
Japanese restaurant
Izakaya-style eatery serving über-traditional Japanese eats including raw fish & omakase.
$$$ $
4.50 (259 reviews)
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ZIGU
Restaurant
Local ingredients are highlighted on the creative Japanese menu at this chic spot with full bar.
$$$ $
4.40 (844 reviews)
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Tori Ton
Izakaya restaurant
Seafood, skewers & other classic Japanese cuisine in a relaxed eatery featuring an ample sake list.
$$ $$
4.30 (381 reviews)
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Doraku Sushi Kaka'ako
Sushi restaurant
Modern Japanese gastropub specializing in craft cocktails, Izakaya cuisine & innovative sushi.
$$ $$
4.20 (1K reviews)
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Izakaya Pau Hana Base
Izakaya restaurant
👍👍 HIDDEN GEM ALERT! Tucked away in the corner is this small (~6 tables) Japanese restaurant that's authentic to it's origin. The wait is not too long, but it's to be expected since there's only 1 waitress (so cut her some slack); as for rudeness, I didn't encounter any, maybe because I was quick to or...
$ $$$
4.20 (471 reviews)
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Doraku Sushi Waikiki
Sushi restaurant
Modern Japanese gastropub specializing in craft cocktails, Izakaya cuisine & innovative sushi.
$$ $$
4.10 (1.7K reviews)
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Shingen Soba Izakaya at Stix
Soba noodle shop
Soba noodles are the main draw at this compact Japanese place that also serves tempura & udon.
4.10 (205 reviews)
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Izakaya Uosan
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 My night with Uosan was something to remember. Chef nobu and his entourage served us with utmost attention and detail. Ranging from different crustaceans to omakase sashimi to sushi piece by piece (I didn’t take pictures for the fish. Was too hungry!) The quality of the fishes were impeccable, it w...
4.00 (183 reviews)
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