Best places: Japanese izakaya restaurants in Waipahu, United States

Hip 3rd-floor hangout with a cozy patio offering a range of Japanese-inspired fare & cocktails.

Local ingredients are highlighted on the creative Japanese menu at this chic spot with full bar.

This small, down-to-earth spot with an open kitchen offers sushi, Japanese dishes & draft beer.

Izakaya-style eatery serving über-traditional Japanese eats including raw fish & omakase.

Seafood, skewers & other classic Japanese cuisine in a relaxed eatery featuring an ample sake list.

Modern Japanese gastropub specializing in craft cocktails, Izakaya cuisine & innovative sushi.

👍👍 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...

Modern Japanese gastropub specializing in craft cocktails, Izakaya cuisine & innovative sushi.

Soba noodles are the main draw at this compact Japanese place that also serves tempura & udon.

Modern Japanese gastropub specializing in craft cocktails, Izakaya cuisine & innovative sushi.

👍👍 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...