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Izakaya Nonbei, Honolulu, HI

Izakaya Nonbei

4.7
4.7
91 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese

Izakaya Nonbei has been a mainstay in Kapahulu for over 30 years serving the best Japanese food and drinks.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 13 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Japanese, Japanese (Izakaya), Sushi

  • Hours of Operation

    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (808) 734-5573

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Neighbourhood

    Kaimuki

  • Cross Street

    Kapahulu Avenue & Olu Street

  • Parking Details

    Private Lot

  • Additional

    Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

What 91 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Good for business meals

  • Oahu

    Good for business meals

  • Oahu

    Japanese

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bobby is the best!!! Such a great team! Mahalo!
  2. JDA8

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent. Got sushi, chazuke, steak, flounder and chicken
  3. Keiko

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the food and service! Nice variety of local Japanese dishes. We loved the food and the staff are nice. Very vibrant atmosphere because everyone is having a great time. Some people might think it’s too much! We didn’t mind it.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience! The food was amazing. The kurobuta pork was the superstar.
  5. KailaK808

    Hawaii

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a delicious dinner! First time we had been there since it was remodeled but have been going there for decades. The food was just as delicious as ever and was promptly served and the staff was always there if we needed anything. The host was very attentive and called us just minutes after we left letting us know we had left a cell phone at the table. We look forward to eating there again soon. It’s wonderful having such a good place in the neighborhood for so long as we’ve watched so many others close.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience3
    Everything was amazing! Sashimi fresher than fresh. Flounder karaage crispy but moist- the bones and fins are perfectly fried, I ate it all except for the really thick spine. Noise level was on the uncomfortably loud side though. I’m not sure if the crowd was extra festive or if the decor needs just a little bit of acoustic dampening. My ears were ringing from a lady two tables away😅. Overall it was a great experience, the food and service was outstanding!
  7. Eridersmith

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food does not disappoint here although (understandably) a bit more $$$ than my previous visit 4 years ago. The sashimi was so fresh & tasty (mahalo Larry!) and the fried flounder & hamachi kama so flavorful . Good selection of sake - was hoping with the current strength of US $ to Japanese yen, the prices would be a bit lower but not. No criticism tho. Kudos to the attentive staff.
  8. Haru

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Flavors are very close to what you’d get in Japan.
  9. homechef

    Omaha

    94 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    94 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    Expensive by mainland standards but very good quality presented in an unadorned, functional space. We were very satisfied with our chef's sashimi selections, and our guest enjoyed his pork tonkatsu.
  10. Bobus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, friendly service, within walking distance of my house.
  11. Sunshine

    Hawaii

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 10, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    They were so generous enough to seat us even though we were 15min late. I would have given them 5 stars if the host didn’t make a comment about there being another reservation after us at 7pm. We made sure we were done with our meal before the next reservation but as we were leaving, the next party wasn’t even there and they still had a few more tables open. So I feel I could have enjoyed my meal a lot more than have to rush into it. Overall the food was delicious and the service from our waitress was awesome!
  12. Corrief

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. There’s an extra lot for over flow parking too.
  13. Gourmet56

    Hawaii

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 28, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    Super lecker, alles frisch und direkt aus der Küche zubereitet, preislich absolut ok, netter Service (wenn auch etwas chaotisch) Sehr gut gebucht, Speisen-Reihenfolge nicht eingehalten, zB kamen die Edamame zum Schluss (!). Keine Lokation für spezielle Anlässe, aber sehr gut für just go out for dinner. Wir würden jederzeit wieder hingehen.
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely delicious food. Great service from the moment we walked in..
  15. MckinzeyP

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The sushi was amazing! The Hamachi and Otoro was to die for. Great service, great food, and overall great experience!
  16. davidc

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place, we go back almost weekly, great staff and excellent food....... and wonderful Saki We love their crab avocado salad, fried flounder, Set C Sushi, green tea ice cream with mochi balls...... jadori chicken, the food is really really good. Highly recommend.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Can’t believe this place has been here! Food, ambiance, service was great. Will be back again!!!
  18. MariaK

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceptional food, great service, and atmosphere!! Definitely recommend and will be going back.
  19. MistyD

    Hawaii

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall1food5service5ambience5
    Everything was great. But they did not have regular rice
  20. DanielN

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Staff was very friendly and welcoming. Food was delicious! We came here for a Birthday Dinner and everything was great!
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service and food is always on point. Outstanding service and workers make u feel welcome and comfortable!
  22. Joseph

    Hawaii

    32 reviews

    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Food is always good and service is always super friendly.
  23. TNT2

    Hawaii

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is always great here.
  24. Pauline

    Hawaii

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As is it everytime we get to eat Nonbei we are grateful for the genuine great service and outstanding quality of food. Most of all we enjoy the lively environment and enjoy the music too! The music selection adds to the chill ambiance!
  25. LisaY

    Vancouver

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Izakaya dishes elevated for a sophisticated palate. Every bite bursting with flavor! Enjoyed everything we ordered (party of four) tho a few dishes stood out for me which were: Nasu shimeji/enoki mushrooms (must love butter), Wafu Steak (if you like garlic), Tori Kara (what is in that delicious sauce!), and the warabi mochi. Love the renovation done about two years ago. The face lift to a traditional izakaya gives the feeling of being in Japan again. Parking is easy as they now have two parking lots!
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent!
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We got the prix fixe and it was great. The beef was a bit tough but the food was great and the sake selection was perfect.
  28. ymanipon50

    Hawaii

    12 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience1
    Poor customer service. We had reservations and were a few minutes early. The host sat us near the noisy kitchen and I asked if we could sit at a different table in a quieter location. He said no and that the empty tables were already taken. He said that those tables were reserved by his regular customers. I told home that I will not be coming back.

    Izakaya NonbeiResponded on January 10, 2023Thank you for your review. Yes as you stated the tables were reserved and requested by our regular customers. I don't think it is fair to our regulars that have requested certain tables to be given away to you just because you feel entitled. There is also the dynamics of other reservation that follows after each tables. If you have requested a table away from the kitchen in your reservation we would have gladly have accommodated you. You were given great service even after the comment you made

  29. Marisam

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always consistently great, food and service! Parking can sometimes be a squeeze, but we were able to secure a spot in the lot. All servers were super attentive!
  30. iqz3ro

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience2
    I hope they train their wait staff better in the future. It has been a while since we went back, and the service was a huge disappointment. To say that Zippy's dine-in has better service than they did is not an understatement. Disappointing
  31. LawrenceF

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and fantastic customer service. A huge hidden gem !
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was really good. Kids loved the karaage and katsu. Staff was very attentive and timely. Bobby was awesome. Would definitely return.
  33. RandallL

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is very good and the staff took care of our every needs. I will definitely go there again. It’s my favorite Izakaya.
  34. Panurge

    Hawaii

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    The sushi is always good, service is great, and the food is a bit better than in the recent past, which is nice to see. Great draft and sake. The room is a bit noisy, so I'm not sure the music level overhead works given the low ceiling and poor acoustics. The "modernization" really rendered conversation difficult, but an engineer could probably come up with a remedy.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bobby and his team continue to be amazing and we consider this restaurant our family favorite. Wonderful place.
  36. SweetE

    Hawaii

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Service was great. Food came out quickly and servers checked back frequently. The flounder karate filets were prepared well and tasty, however, the bones were not crunchy enough to be eaten easily. Maybe needed a little bit more frying. A little bit pricey as it came out to about $100 per person. We only had draft beer to accompany the meal. I'd still come back though.
  37. CGHonolulu

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and friendly, attentive service. We went there for a birthday dinner and it was an enjoyable, memorable time.
  38. AshleyW

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious and came out fast! Staff was very friendly.
  39. vikhappy

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is great and ambience is very good, would recommend as hidden gem !
  40. CarlynT

    Hawaii

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food great service

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Izakaya Nonbei offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 734-5573.

Izakaya Nonbei is rated 4.7 stars by 91 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 p.m.


Booked 13 times today
Google Map for Izakaya Nonbei

3108 Olu St, Honolulu, HI 96816-1426

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    Kapahulu Avenue & Olu Street

  • Neighbourhood

    Kaimuki

  • Hours of Operation

    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Japanese, Japanese (Izakaya), Sushi

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking Details

    Private Lot

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

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