Asahi Grill

Name: Asahi Grill
Address: 3008 Waialae Ave, Honolulu, HI, United States, 96826
Telephone: (808) 744-9067
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

48 Reviews

$30 and under

Asian

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Location
3008 Waialae Ave, Honolulu, HI 96826
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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Hawaii
Kid-friendly
Hawaii
Neighborhood gem
Oahu
Kid-friendly
Oahu
Neighborhood gem

48 Reviews

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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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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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LindaO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Friendly service, really good food, reasonable prices.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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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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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

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Asahi Grill

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

What 48 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

Does Asahi Grill offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Asahi Grill restaurant rated?

Is Asahi Grill currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information