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Best Authentic Japanese Restaurants in Hawaii

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Honouring the top spots in Hawaii.

A table worth seeking out. Meet the restaurants leading the current rankings in Hawaii, and discover what puts each one at the top.

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78.3
#1

Honolulu Hawaii

Restaurant SUNTORY

For a relaxed meal, Restaurant SUNTORY is a casual choice.

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75.1
#2

Honolulu Hawaii

Gyotaku

For your next night out, Gyotaku is a place to keep in mind.

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71.3
#3

Honolulu Hawaii

Gyotaku Japanese Restaurant

For dinner with friends, Gyotaku Japanese Restaurant is one table worth exploring.

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Cities in Hawaii
Honolulu2,040Urban Honolulu1,917Hilo220Kahului150Kihei149Kapolei137Kailua127Kaneohe106Waimalu103Pearl City92Waipahu90Wailuku86Kailua85East Honolulu82Wahiawa69Lahaina54Haleiwa53Mililani Town46Kaanapali45Wailea44Aiea40Ocean Pointe38Waikoloa Beach Resort35Poipu34

Top Places in Hawaii

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#1

Restaurant SUNTORY

Honolulu, Hawaii

2
78.3
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#2

Gyotaku

Honolulu, Hawaii

2
75.1
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#3

Gyotaku Japanese Restaurant

Honolulu, Hawaii

2
71.3
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#4

Gyotaku Japanese Restaurant

Pearl City, Hawaii

2
70.9
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#5

KOROMO Katsu & Curry Bistro

Waimalu, Hawaii

1
69.1
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#6

Kiibo Restaurant

Lihue, Hawaii

1
67.4
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#7

YOSHITSUNE

Honolulu, Hawaii

0
66.7
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#8

Moms Hilo

Hilo, Hawaii

2
66.1
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#9

Japanese Restaurant Aki

Honolulu, Hawaii

1
63.3
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#10

Currents Downtown

Honolulu, Hawaii

1
62.6
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#11

Tanaka Ramen & Izakaya

Kahului, Hawaii

1
59.9
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#12

Tanaka Ramen & Izakaya

Mililani Town, Hawaii

1
48.7
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#1

Gyotaku Japanese Restaurant

Pearl City, Hawaii

70.9
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#2

KOROMO Katsu & Curry Bistro

Waimalu, Hawaii

69.1
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#3

YOSHITSUNE

Honolulu, Hawaii

66.7
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