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Asahi Grill, Honolulu, HI

Asahi Grill

4.5
4.5
48 Reviews
$30 and under
Asian
Asahi Grill keeaumoku has now opened in our new location in Kaimuki! We are located at 3008 Waialae Ave across the street from Goodyear and nearby City Mill. We have ample daytime parking in the Salz parking lot next door just look for our green signs. After 5 pm and all day Sunday all stalls are available to park. We also have two private dining rooms available to reserve seats (Minimum party of six and maximum of ten in each room). We thank all our loyal customers and welcome all our new ones. Aloha

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 1 time today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Hawaiian, Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon, Tue, Thu–Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon, Tue, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 744-9067
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    2 private rooms available for up to 8 guests
  • Neighborhood
    Honolulu
  • Cross street
    Located on Waialae Ave. with additional parking on the Salz lot side lot.
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Bus routes 1, 9, 13 and 14 stops nearby.
  • Additional
    Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

What 48 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Kid-friendly

  • Hawaii

    Neighborhood gem

  • Oahu

    Kid-friendly

  • Oahu

    Neighborhood gem

48 Reviews
  1. JayTee

    Hawaii

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Easy parking next door in the Salz lot. Food was very good. Everyone enjoyed what they ordered although we only ordered 2 different dishes - opakapaka soy/ginger style and chicken cutlet with brown gravy. We also shared a banana lumpia, which was also excellent. Service was good and we would recommend Asahi Grill. We'll be back.

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  2. DarleneC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 25, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Had reservations for 7 pm, but UH VOLLEYBALL game ended at 5:30. Called restaurant if we could come earlier. Chris said to come now & that they could accommodate our party of 5. When we arrived our table was immediately waiting for us, altho restaurant was full of customers. Ordered our dinners & were eating in 10 minutes. Service is great & personnel fun. Sadly my favorite meal was unavailable as produce (bittermelon) couldn't be found on Sunday. Our group plans to visit this restaurant as often as we can.

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  3. LindaO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Friendly service, really good food, reasonable prices.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    We three ladies went to lunch to try the Kaimuki Asahi. One of us is 100+ years young. After ordering, she became a little frightened because it was darker in the restaurant than it was outside. The wait staff was happy to accommodate us by moving us to a table directly under a ceiling light. They even brought a little lamp to put on the table near her. They checked on us frequently to make sure we were all comfy. What terrific service - to move us with little fuss or fanfare, then to be so attentive to our needs! The service made us happy and we want to return to try the other dishes on the menu.

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  5. DarleneC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Everything was outstanding! We were greeted warmly, quickly seated, helped with the menu & specials offered . Orders were taken & even complied to separate checks by couples. Food came quickly & was delicious & reasonable. We stayed in our private room to chat after eating. Dessert was offered. Only problems were the parking & the noise from the dining room due to families with children & babies. However we will return often.

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  6. MarieK

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Chris and his staff are kind, respectful, fun and so set on on fulfilling all my dining requests! Will frequent Asahi Grill regularly because of the ono local comforting menu offerings and of course, the welcoming ambience!

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  7. Gerrie

    Hawaii

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on June 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is tasty and piping hot when brought to the table. Excellent customer service. The waiters memorize the order and repeat it before leaving the table. By far the best coffee at any restaurant I’ve been to and it is always very hot. I always recommend Asahi Grill for good food and sevice.

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  8. JenS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great local dining and the staff always shares their aloha. Good family atmosphere.

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  9. Anonymous

    San Francisco

    39 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Asahi Grill is a great neighborhood restaurant. The staff makes you feel like you belong. Most importantly, the food is awesome!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    なつかしい味わい 店舗も綺麗にリニューアルされて店員もフレンドリーで良かった オックステールスープが美味しかった

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  11. judzv

    Hawaii

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great spot for some ono comfort foods. Recommend ox tail soup, loco moco and hamburger steak. Can’t wait to go back again.

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  12. CherylK

    Hawaii

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    This was our first time to this location. The service was excellent—everyone was attentive to our needs. The fries were fresh and crispy. However, the pieces of oxtail were a little on the small side, and the tempura wasn’t battered like what I’m normally used to. But overall, the food was good. Our picky seven year old even said she would come back again.

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  13. Gerrie

    Hawaii

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent Asian inspired local food. We took visitors from the mainland and the really enjoyed the tasty food. We’ve been here several times and never been disappointed.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Our orders came reasonably fast, but we didn’t get exactly what we ordered. The waiter didn’t use an ordering pad, so he might have forgotten the requests we made. The meals were average quality. Parking was very limited. Only three or four stalls on the side of the restaurant.

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  15. MarilynM

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great place to go before aUH sports. Oxtails outstanding.

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  16. MarieK

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Chris was welcoming and pleasant. His service was prompt and friendly! All 6of us were appreciative of the local style food and atmosphere. Will definitely return for the other menu choices and good vibes!

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  17. MikeS

    Hawaii

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Oxtail was AAAAA. Worth the visit. Magi less so. Perhaps smaller portions are the trend now to keep prices reasonable. B

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  18. Foxy

    Hawaii

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Asahi Grill offers good local diner-type of food. The servings were generous and quite satisfying. Our wait person was friendly and service-oriented. I would dine there again.

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  19. Foodjunkie

    Hawaii

    64 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Food and service were ok, not anything special.

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  20. mikito

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    a wide range of comfort food menu items - from cheeseburger and saimin, to chopped steak, to chicken kastu curry. all so good! and very affordable.

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  21. golfmom

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We were seated in the private dining room, party of 7 with 2 children, which we did not request but were very pleased that they thought of putting us in there. Great accommodations for the children as they were free to play in the room while the adults ate. Service and food were great! Very accommodating crew!!!

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  22. Mish

    Hawaii

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Oxtail soup was very meaty and broth wonderful, not too salty or greasy. It would have been perfect if it had more peanuts like I remember for the original Kam Bowl. Service was excellent - prompt, courteous, knowledgable and very friendly. Our first visit but we felt right at home. Definitely will be back!

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  23. Comfortfoodie

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Got there at 5pm and was served promptly. Server Mitch was very attentive and friendly. The shoyu pork was tough and needed a more time to soften and cook. Maybe we were the first ones so didn't time to get tender? The meat from the oxtail soup didn't fall off the bone and had pieces that didn't come off easy like it should. Needed more flavor in the broth which was bland and not like the old one. The pork chops were decent but nothing outstanding like some other places Had high hopes for Asahi Grill's new location and hope they clean up the shortcomings so we can go back again. Want to try some of the other local dishes when they improve on the menu

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Great location, easy to find parking, good menu selection. Servers were knowledgeable when asked about menu item ingredients and preparation. Will visit again.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    We’ve been to Asahi Grill on Waianae Avenue about six times in the past 2 months and enjoy the food and service very much. Highly recommend it for both family and friends.

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  26. None

    Hawaii

    41 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great hostess and waitress very accommodating. I will definitely return to this restaurant.

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  27. IrishRed

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    Overall good. My son enjoyed Mahi Mahi. Oxtail soup was good.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    This is the third time this month we’ve eaten at Asahi Grill. We enjoy the ambiance, excellent wait help, good food and reasonable prices. We’ll be back again!

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We enjoyed our dining experience at Asahi Grill so much last weekend we came again. The food, wait help and service were excellent again. And the banana lumpia was delicious! Highly recommended for excellent local food at reasonable prices.

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  30. GaryS

    Hawaii

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, friendly. Food was good. Lots of parking. Price is relatively reasonable. I will go back.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Chris and our other server were awesome, friendly, attentive and helpful. It was a wonderful dinner and a great experience. Everyone enjoyed the food and the service, we will be back!

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wait help (2 young men) were very pleasant and helpful. There were four of us and we requested 3 separate checks for which they were very accommodating. The food was delicious! Two of us ordered the oxtail soup. One had shrimp tempura and the fourth person had stir fried veggies. All dishes were tasty. The crowning touch was the banana lumpia served with vanilla ice cream. It was “broke the mouth!” I definitely recommend this casual, friendly restaurant.

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  33. kckckck

    Tokyo

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We visited for lunch. Food was as good as it had always been and staff was friendly. Nice to have Asaki Grill closer to our home!

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 29, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Fast, friendly service. Good for casual everyday dining.

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  35. MauriceK

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Friendly staff - very helpful, attentive. Food was great and prices were reasonable.

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  36. kuy612

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The chicken katsu curry was outstanding. I wasn't expecting much, having had it at other places where it wasn't very good. At AG, it was crispy and not sweet, reminding me of how it used to be made. Also, the wait help was friendly and attentive. My friend and I were spoiled by them.

    1 person found this helpful

  37. Duckie

    Hawaii

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Service was excellent. Pricing of the food was reasonable.

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  38. KahalaEater

    Portland

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Straightforward "local" (Okinawan-style) food at moderate prices. Friendly, efficient service with nostalgic ambience.

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  39. JBEAR

    Washington DC

    62 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great value! This is a comfortable family style restaurant that has an extensive menu of local favorites. Service was efficient and friendly!

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 26, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Staff was very nice and polite. Place was clean and comfortable.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Diner temperature check required
    • Staff is vaccinated
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Asahi Grill does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Asahi Grill also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 744-9067.

Asahi Grill is rated 4.5 stars by 48 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Asahi Grill

3008 Waialae Ave, Honolulu, HI 96826

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Located on Waialae Ave. with additional parking on the Salz lot side lot.
  • Neighborhood
    Honolulu
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon, Tue, Thu–Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon, Tue, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Hawaiian, Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Bus routes 1, 9, 13 and 14 stops nearby.
  • Additional
    Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access
  • Phone number
    (808) 744-9067
  • Private party facilities
    2 private rooms available for up to 8 guests
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