Kabuki And Delicatessen - Aiea

The food was delicious, and the waiter was very efficient and attentive. The ambiance is rustic, giving the old place a charming character.

The restaurant offers good quality food at reasonable prices in a relaxed atmosphere. The clear soup is quite enjoyable and provides a nice alternative to miso. However, the cabbage side was disappointing, lacking any flavor and appearing wilted. The saba was a highlight; a whole fish that was delicious, with a wonderful grill flavor and crispy skin. The rice, unfortunately, was too sticky—while it wasn’t overcooked, it did have some overly soft spots, possibly from being stirred. On a positive note, the staff was very friendly and provided good service.

--- **Review of Kabuki Restaurant at Waimalu Shopping Center** Dining at Kabuki Restaurant feels like a delightful journey back in time, where rich culture and tradition thrive. The restaurant offers traditional Japanese dishes that are consistently excellent, made without shortcuts, ensuring an authentic taste. The prices are quite reasonable for the quality of food served. We ordered the Shrimp Tempura Donburi Bowl and the Miso Butterfish Teishoku. My Teishoku featured an outstanding Chawanmushi, a classic dish that is becoming rare in many Japanese restaurants, making it a true gem. It was paired beautifully with fresh sashimi, a crisp salad, simmered pumpkin, and green tea. My wife's Shrimp Tempura Donburi came served on a bed of rice, accompanied by Miso Soup and a traditional Tenpura dipping sauce with grated daikon—so authentically Japanese. For dessert, we indulged in Strawberry Shave Ice topped with vanilla ice cream and azuki beans, which was a perfect ending to our meal. We had a wonderful experience at Kabuki Restaurant, and we believe you will too! Warm regards, Wes and Wanda Anzai, Mililani, Hawaii, May 2022 --- Feel free to let me know if you need any adjustments!

So let's get the professionals first: Our server was the sweetest lady we've ever met. Very knowledgeable with the menu, gave good recommendations and got our food out in time. The only problem we had with the server was after we had finished eating, she never came back to give us our check. Where the contrasts come from: A gentleman (who I heard was the owner) who sat us, went by and I kindly chased him down and asked if we could wait after 20 minutes. The man gave us an annoying look, put his hands up and said in an aggressive voice? I don't have your check!? And left. He came back after a minute and asked? Who was your waiter? After he had explained how our waitress looked, he cried on her and gave her attitude. That was a shock for me and my family! I've never seen that before. Usually, when I'm in other restaurants and the waiter takes a long time to ask if we?re ready for the check, I'll ask a worker by and they'll kindly say?so sorry about that, let me get your waiter?. I have never experienced such a rude reaction. Not only this man, but as our waitress helped other tables, other employees would go past her and make rude comments. I've never been so uncomfortable. I DO NOT recommend Kabuki and will not return! Worst experience ever!

I had not been here since the early 1990s but decided wanted to enjoy dinner here. Well the place was kinda run down to be honest. It needs a full make over for sure. The tables were really clean and seats seemed to be redone so it was good seating. They have full plexiglass barriers at every booth for covid safety as well. But they had restaurant supplies piled up where you could see them which is an easy fix to me. But let's get to the food... we had Shrimp Tempura and sashimi. I love my shrimp tempura and it was good. I can say I would enjoy it again if the placed got a face lift. I did enjoy the Japanese kabuki music that plays in the background as you enjoy your meal. Makes you feel more at home.