Not available on OpenTable
Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable reservation network.
If you like, we'll notify you by email if this restaurant joins.
Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable reservation network.
If you like, we'll notify you by email if this restaurant joins.
Casual Dining
Seafood, Cajun, Creole / Cajun / Southern
Dinner
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
(808) 952-6990
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Casual Dress
Chef Miles Miyamoto
Jon Shimotsukasa: (808) 952-6990
Honolulu
South King Street & Cedar Street
Free street parking is available on King Street Monday-Friday after 6:30, Saturday after 4:00, and all day on Sunday and State holidays.We also offer validated parking in the Interstate Building parking structure for a small fee. The garage can be entered from both King and Young Street Monday-Friday, or Saturday and Sunday from King Street only.
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
A bucket of 4 Truly drinks of your choice for you to share with the whole table!
A mix of fresh mushrooms sautéed with your choice one of our homemade sauce and customizable spice level.
Fresh steamed broccoli dressed with your choice one of our homemade sauce and customizable spice level.
Peeled shrimp sautéed in our garlic caramelized fried rice, topped with a mini fried shrimp crumble.
Roasted garlic, bay shrimp, and kim chee sautéed fried rice topped with a mini fried shrimp crumble and extra kim chee (you can NEVER have too much kim chee!)
A fried calamari steak served pupu style and seasoned with our housemade special Karai seasoning.
French bread smothered in our Karai Special Seasoning, cheddar and jack cheeses, then broiled to perfection!
Steamed edamame served plain, or tossed with your choice of sea salt or our housemade Poke Sauce.
House seasoned fries served with our housemade Karai-oli sauce for dipping!
Paleo chips made by deep frying chicken skin GBD (Golden Brown Delicious) and served with our house made honey garlic sauce for dipping.
GBD (Golden Brown Delicious) fries topped with our housemade Garlic Butter, Parmesan cheese, and herbs.
Chicken wings fried and dressed with our popular honey garlic sauce.
Butterflied shrimp fried and dressed with our popular honey garlic sauce.
Mixed field greens, grape tomatoes, and cucumber served with our house made balsamic vinaigrette.
Chicken wings fried and tossed with our most popular sauce made with Cajun Seasoning.
Whole shrimp salt and pepper seasoned and fried to perfection!
This isn't the colorful stuff you remember as a keiki. It's better!
House seasoned sweet potato fries served with our housemade Karai-oli sauce for dipping!
Cornmeal fried GBD (golden brown delicious!) catfish filets served with our perfectly seasoned French fries!
A hearty San Francisco style fisherman's stew with crab, shrimp, clams, mussels, and fish!
Live clams sautéed with pasta and served with your choice of our House Made Karai Seasoning or Traditional White Wine, Butter, & Garlic.
Live clams simmered with roasted garlic and ginger in a miso sake broth.
Crab meat, sausage, shrimp, and clams added to our shellfish bisque base, and served with rice.
Linguini with shrimp, scallops, clams, and mussels served in a rich, house made tomato and fennel cream sauce.
Our updated version of a clam bake to feed the whole family (feeds 4-6 people) ! The Kraken includes: 4 LBS Snow Crab, 2 LBS Whole Shrimp, 1 LB Live Clams, 1 LB Mussels, 6 Red Potatoes, 6 pieces of Local Sweet Corn, 6 pieces of Local Pineapple Kukui Sausage. Served with your choice from our house made seasonings. No substitutions please
1.25 LBS of snow crab legs added to our version of a Clam Bake that includes Whole Shrimp, Clams, Mussels, Potato, Corn, and Local Pineapple Kukui Sausage.
1 LB of Dungeness leg clusters added to our version of a Clam Bake that includes Whole Shrimp, Clams, Mussels, Potato, Corn, and Local Pineapple Kukui Sausage.
1 LB of our king crab legs added to our version of a Clam Bake that includes Whole Shrimp, Clams, Mussels, Potato, Corn, and Local Pineapple Kukui Sausage.
7-8 ounce spiny lobster tail added to our version of a Clam Bake that includes Whole Shrimp, Clams, Mussels, Potato, Corn, and Local Pineapple Kukui Sausage.
1.25 pounds of snow crab legs steamed and dressed with your choice of one of our famous sauces!
1 pound of Dungeness crab leg clusters steamed and dressed with your choice of one of our famous sauces!
1 pound of king crab legs steamed and dressed with your choice of one of our famous sauces!
A 7-8 ounce spiny lobster tail steamed and dressed with your choice of one of our famous sauces!
Our version of a Clam Bake that includes Whole Shrimp, Clams, Mussels, Potato, Corn, and Local Pineapple Kukui Sausage.
Live clams sautéed with your choice of one of our famous sauces!
Mussels sautéed with your choice of one of our famous sauces!
Perfectly peeled shrimp sautéed with your choice of one of our famous sauces!
Whole shrimp sautéed with your choice of one of our famous sauces!
Our Karai Special sauce for you to take home and put on EVERYTHING! Cajun seasoning added to our homemade garlic butter.
Our homemade garlic butter for you to take home and put on EVERYTHING!
Fresh steamed broccoli dressed with your choice one of our homemade sauce and customizable spice level.
French Bread Hoagie glazed with our housemade Karai butter seasoning. Serves 1 - 2.
Our most popular side! Yakisoba noodles tossed in our housemade Garlic Butter sauce and topped with garlic chips, Parmesan cheese, and herbs.
Local pineapple Portuguese sausage.
2 scoops of our housemade macaroni salad.
Order a side of our housemade sauce to save for later!
Not sure which sauce to choose? No worries. Order a trio of sauces.
Red potatoes boiled to perfection!
1.5 scoops of steamed Japanese short grain rice.
3 house made mini pecan tarts served with freshly made whipped cream.
The perfect marriage of sweet and savory in an updated classic. 2 big cookies so you can share with a loved one (if you want to...)
Take out only
A fried calamari steak served pupu style, seasoned with our special Karai seasoning, and served with your choice of 2 sides.
Cornmeal and fried GBD (golden brown delicious!) catfish filets served with your choice of 2 sides.
Live clams sautéed with your choice of sauce and accompanied with 2 sides.
Butterflied shrimp fried and dressed with our popular honey garlic sauce then served alongside your choice of 2 sides.
Chicken wings fried and dressed with our popular honey garlic sauce then served alongside your choice of 2 sides.
Chicken wings fried and tossed with our most popular sauce made with Cajun Seasoning, then served with your choice of 2 sides.
Perfectly peeled shrimp sautéed with your choice of sauce and accompanied by 2 sides.
Whole shrimp salt and pepper seasoned and fried to perfection! Served with your choice of 2 sides.
Whole shrimp sautéed with your choice of sauce and accompanied by 2 sides.
100% apple juice.
Freshly brewed tea mixed with apple juice for a light and refreshing twist.
Choya brand ume plum soda from Japan.
Choya brand yuzu citrus soda from Japan.
Carbonated water.
Coca-cola.
Cranberry juice cocktail.
Diet coca-cola.
Fanta fruit punch.
Hawaiian Sun guava nectar.
Freshly brewed tea mixed with guava juice for a tropical twist.
Unsweetened tropical iced tea.
Classic Minute Maid lemonade.
Tropical iced tea sweetened with passion fruit puree.
Lemonade mixed with passion fruit puree.
Club soda mixed with passion fruit puree.
Lemonade mixed with lychee syrup.
Club soda mixed with lychee syrup.
Tropical iced tea sweetened with lychee syrup.
Tropical iced tea sweetened with mango puree.
Lemonade mixed with mango fruit puree.
Soda mixed with mango puree.
All natural handcrafted Ginger Beer brewed with cane sugar, local honey, and Hawaiian ginger.
Itoen oolong iced tea.
Tropical iced tea sweetened with peach puree.
Lemonade mixed with peach puree.
Club soda mixed with peach puree.
Dole 100% pineapple juice.
Freshly brewed tea mixed with pineapple juice for a tropical twist.
Tropical iced tea sweetened with raspberry puree.
Lemonade mixed with raspberry fruit puree.
Soda mixed with raspberry puree.
Barq's Root Beer.
Lemon-lime soda.
Tropical iced tea sweetened with strawberry puree.
Lemonade mixed with strawberry fruit puree.
Soda mixed with strawberry puree.
Naturally alkaline, premium artisan water enhanced by the Earth with minerals, electrolytes, and Mana (power) from the Big Island of Hawaii.
Lava filtered water that is sustainably sourced and bottled with Aloha on the Big Island of Hawaii.
Tropical iced tea sweetened with watermelon puree.
Lemonade mixed with watermelon fruit puree.
Soda mixed with watermelon puree.
Soda mixed with watermelon puree and unsweetened lime juice, the perfect balance of tart and sweet!
12 OZ
Clean and clear American light lager.
Medium-bodied, crisp, American-style lager.
Pure water from ancient aquifers, deep lakes and Rocky Mountain springs make a more refreshing beer.
European-style lager brewed the same way since 1873.
Award winning European-style lager with only 99 calories per bottle.
100% malt beer at its purest, Kirin Ichiban is a first pressed beer.
Miller Lite, a true American Pilsner. It tastes great. It is less filling. It is the original light beer.
A bucket of 4 Truly drinks of your choice for you to share with the whole table!
Spiked sparkling water with a hint of natural dragon fruit with 5% ABV, 100 cal, 0 carbs, & 1 G carbs.
Hard cider, brewed on the Big Island of Hawaii, from pineapples grown in Hawaii.
The juiciness of raspberry flavor mixed with real brewed tea.
Classic peach iced tea mixes with refreshing hard seltzer for a party in the can.
Real brewed tea and lemon flavor for that classic taste of sipping a cold iced tea in the sunshine.
Try an unexpected twist of iced tea with sweet strawberries in the mix.
Ripe, juicy mango with hints of coconut and pineapple.
Slightly sweet, slightly sour black cherry, and extremely refreshing.
Perfectly balanced with the sweetness of real lemonade and the refreshment of seltzer.
A tropical twist of mango mixed with juicy lemonade and refreshing seltzer.
Naturally sweet passion fruit with tropical notes of peach, coconut, pineapple & mango.
Juicy watermelon and tart, candied kiwi notes deliver tropical refreshment.
750 Ml
This fine White wine, with a bright pale yellow color, presents an intense aroma of fresh citrus fruits, expression of herbs and hints of flower petals. Delicate, elegant, small bubbles caress the palate leaving a dry, smooth aftertaste.
Aromas of citrus, melon, and pear highlight the crisp flavor of light-to-medium bodied wine. Pairs well with seafood and spicy food.
Notes of fresh apple, pear and peach enriched by toasty, buttery tones. This Chardonnay is an ideal match for any seafood or poultry dish.
Notes of watermelon, strawberry, and white nectarine move to a silky texture and refreshing finish.
Fresh berries and cherry-like aromas, enriched by toasty oak flavors. This wine has a smooth medium body finish and mild tannins.
Fresh, cherry-like aromas, with hints of tobacco and herbal spice. Medium-bodied, with a smooth texture and soft tannins.
Fresh, cherry aromas, with hints of herbal spice. Medium-bodied, with a smooth texture and soft tannins with lingering flavors of cherries and plums.
Vibrant nose packed with honeysuckle and pomelo. Flavors of Asian pear and nectarine finishing with bright acidity.
Exciting aromas of fresh berries mingle with hints of vanilla and white pepper. The lush and skillfully balanced palate flows beautifully into a bright, juicy finish.
A touch tropical, bright with balanced acidity that lets the signature lemon-lime and touch of apple flavors of Monterey shine through.
Vibrant with a burst of fresh, red berry aromatics. Racy acidity, full of strawberries and hints of orange citrus that lead to a mouthwatering finish. The perfectly balanced acidity makes this wine a wonderful compliment to many foods and warm weather dining!
Big, luscious mouthfeel, followed by layers of cinnamon, cherry and raspberry fruits. Hints of vanilla and beautifully soft tannins highlight the deep cherry jam and vanilla evident in this intense, darkly colored Pinot.
Effervescent nose of fresh strawberries and orange blossom. Flavors of toasted almond and citrus energetically create an ideal balance that is zippy and ready to celebrate!
Aromas of white flowers, apple pie, and citrus peel are enhanced with notes of toast and vanilla. Elegantly structured, round and flavorful with a signature long, creamy finish. Founded by the Taittinger family of Champagne, Domaine Carneros sparkling wines express their noble French heritage.
16 oz. Dine in only
European Pilsner malt offers sweetness balanced by a spicy hop profile.
Clean, crisp, with a touch of sweetness from the honey malt, mild fruit and spice from the German hop aromatics.
A copper-colored ale made from roasted malts and a selection of premium hops.
An amber ale with a subtle chocolate malt flavor that's balanced by our delicate blend of Pacific Northwest hops.
Brewed with real toasted coconut, savor the mahogany color and smooth, roasty malt taste that highlights a nutty, toffee flavor and aroma.
An easy-drinking, sessionable beer that combines the hoppy aroma of an IPA with a tropical Hawaiian twist.
Dine in only
Notes of fresh apple, pear and peach enriched by toasty, buttery tones. This Chardonnay is an ideal match for any seafood or poultry dish.
Aromas of citrus, melon, and pear highlight the crisp flavor of light-to-medium bodied wine. Pairs well with seafood and spicy food.
This fine White wine, with a bright pale yellow color, presents an intense aroma of fresh citrus fruits, expression of herbs and hints of flower petals. Delicate, elegant, small bubbles caress the palate leaving a dry, smooth aftertaste.
Notes of watermelon, strawberry, and white nectarine move to a silky texture and refreshing finish.
Fresh berries and cherry-like aromas, enriched by toasty oak flavors. This wine has a smooth medium body finish and mild tannins.
Fresh, cherry-like aromas, with hints of tobacco and herbal spice. Medium-bodied, with a smooth texture and soft tannins.
Fresh, cherry aromas, with hints of herbal spice. Medium-bodied, with a smooth texture and soft tannins with lingering flavors of cherries and plums.
Vibrant nose packed with honeysuckle and pomelo. Flavors of Asian pear and nectarine finishing with bright acidity.
Exciting aromas of fresh berries mingle with hints of vanilla and white pepper. The lush and skillfully balanced palate flows beautifully into a bright, juicy finish.
A touch tropical, bright with balanced acidity that lets the signature lemon-lime and touch of apple flavors of Monterey shine through.
Vibrant with a burst of fresh, red berry aromatics. Racy acidity, full of strawberries and hints of orange citrus that lead to a mouthwatering finish. The perfectly balanced acidity makes this wine a wonderful compliment to many foods and warm weather dining!
Big, luscious mouthfeel, followed by layers of cinnamon, cherry and raspberry fruits. Hints of vanilla and beautifully soft tannins highlight the deep cherry jam and vanilla evident in this intense, darkly colored Pinot.
64 oz. Dine in only
European Pilsner malt offers sweetness balanced by a spicy hop profile.
Clean, crisp, with a touch of sweetness from the honey malt, mild fruit and spice from the German hop aromatics.
Brewed with real toasted coconut, savor the mahogany color and smooth, roasty malt taste that highlights a nutty, toffee flavor and aroma.
A copper-colored ale made from roasted malts and a selection of premium hops.
An amber ale with a subtle chocolate malt flavor that's balanced by our delicate blend of Pacific Northwest hops.
An easy-drinking, sessionable beer that combines the hoppy aroma of an IPA with a tropical Hawaiian twist.
Dine in only
A classic tropical cocktail with rum, pineapple juice, and that all famous Blue Curacao!
Jim Beam Bourbon is infused inhouse with sweet, delicious lychee, then mixed into the perfect ratio with our tropical tea for a thirst-quenching knockout!
A Karai original cocktail with strawberry puree, cassis, and a splash of wine for a fun and fruity treat!
The ultimate thirst-quenching cocktail marrying Choya Umeshu with just the right amount of soda to give it a kick! (+ strawberry, mango, or lilikoi, watermelon, raspberry, yuzu, or ume for just $1 more!).
Suntory Haku Vodka is perfectly mixed with pineapple and coconut flavors in this tropical cocktail!
For those who live life on the wild side and like it a little "Karai" or hot! Karai's signature shot mixes tequila infused inhouse with peppers and lime, sweet mango, and is finished with a Tajin rim! (Not a fan of shots, ask for it on the rocks).
Pau Maui Vodka is mixed with Tabasco and classic Mary flavors, and finished with our signature Karai Crab Boil Old Bay Rim. (We love it hot and spicy, but this drink can be customized to your liking.)
Our take on the classic Moscow Mule using your choice of either Maui Pau Vodka or Choya Umeshu, mixed with ginger beer (+ strawberry, mango, raspberry, watermelon, or lilikoi for just $1 more!).
Karai's version of the famous Mai Tai with Kauai Koloa rum and lilikoi for a sweet/tart kick!
Named after one of our most famous beaches, this cocktail is even better than Sex-On-The-Beach! Kauai Koloa Coconut Rum and lychee liqueur mix with pineapple and cranberry juices, for a cocktail that is sinfully satisfying!
The original POWERFUL cocktail with everything but the kitchen sink in it... (be careful, not for the faint of heart!).
Old school and new school agree this whisky/bourbon cocktail will always be hip!
An adult lemonade mixed with Maui Pau Vodka (+ strawberry, mango, lilikoi, raspberry, or watermelon for just $1 more!).
Suntory Roku Gin is mixed with Choya Yuzu soda for a light and refreshing upgrade to this traditional cocktail!
This is the grownup version of our refreshing spritzer. We add just the right amount of local Fid Street Gin to give it a sophisticated twist!
Suntory Toki Japanese Whisky mixes with soda and flavored with your choice of lilikoi, strawberry, watermelon, raspberry, or mango (+ yuzu or ume for just $1 more!).
Noise • Moderate
RichR
New York Area
13 reviews
13 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2022
SheilaF
Phoenix
45 reviews
45 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2022
JenniferP
Edmonton
1 review
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2022
GinaB
Philadelphia
3 reviews
3 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2021
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
8 reviews
8 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2021
RichM
San Francisco
10 reviews
10 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2021
OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
2 reviews
2 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2021
Kyoko
1 review
1 review
Dined on December 26, 2021
OpenTable Diner
Denver
3 reviews
3 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2021
Royce
1 review
1 review
Dined on December 24, 2021
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
14 reviews
14 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2021
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
6 reviews
6 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2021
James
1 review
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2021
JulieKW
Birmingham
35 reviews
35 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2021
LatishaL
Las Vegas
1 review
1 review
Dined on December 19, 2021
Solo
Los Angeles
2 reviews
2 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2021
JJNK
Denver
6 reviews
6 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2021
Joey
1 review
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2021
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
1 review
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2021
DaunW
Hawaii
2 reviews
2 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2021
Shijuro
Atlantic City
12 reviews
12 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2021
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2021
FoodJunkie
Houston
2 reviews
2 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2021
PJMfoodie
Calgary
141 reviews
141 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2021
OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
4 reviews
4 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2021
Wendy
San Francisco
62 reviews
62 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2021
AdamA
Salt Lake City
1 review
1 review
Dined on December 5, 2021
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2021
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
1 review
Dined on December 2, 2021
SelinaH
1 review
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2021
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2021
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
4 reviews
4 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2021
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
5 reviews
5 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2021
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2021
PauoaRes
Hawaii
40 reviews
40 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2021
OpenTable Diner
Cleveland
4 reviews
4 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2021
moniquel
1 review
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2021
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
1 review
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2021
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
2 reviews
2 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2021
MelissaR
Hawaii
1 review
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2021
You can order delivery directly from Karai Crab using the Order Online button. Karai Crab also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 952-6990.
Karai Crab is rated 4.6 stars by 818 OpenTable diners.
Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable reservation network.
If you like, we'll notify you by email if this restaurant joins.
South King Street & Cedar Street
Honolulu
Dinner
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Seafood, Cajun, Creole / Cajun / Southern
Casual Dining
Casual Dress
Free street parking is available on King Street Monday-Friday after 6:30, Saturday after 4:00, and all day on Sunday and State holidays.We also offer validated parking in the Interstate Building parking structure for a small fee. The garage can be entered from both King and Young Street Monday-Friday, or Saturday and Sunday from King Street only.
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Chef Miles Miyamoto
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
(808) 952-6990
Jon Shimotsukasa: (808) 952-6990