Binchotan

4.2

566 Reviews

$30 and under

Unspecified

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions
Romantic

Binchotan: Bar & Grill is a gathering place for friends and family to enjoy a fresh take on Asian cuisine. Our menu features the time-honored tradition of grilling meat, seafood and produce over an open flame. Shared plates, handcrafted sushi and grilled skewers are the hallmarks of this culinary experience. Our full service bar showcases artisan cocktails, premium sake and a vast collection of whiskey. We invite diners to indulge in a flavorful feast as they raise a glass of Muay Tai to toast the most glorious sunsets over the Kohala Coast!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Unspecified
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(808) 887-7368
Website
https://www.fairmont.com/orchid-hawaii/dining/binchotan-bar-and-grill/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive chef
Isabel Chung

Location
1 North Kaniku Drive, Waimea (Kamuela), HI 96743
Neighborhood
Kohala Coast
Parking details
Free Parking for Binchotan Bar & Grill dining guests
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

ROOT VEGETABLE SALAD$16.00
carrot ginger vinaigrette roasted peanuts
PORK GYOZA$22.00
soy chili vinaigrette
TUNA CRISPY RICE*$23.00
spicy tuna, kabayaki sauce
SALT & PEPPER LOBSTER$38.00
wok fried scallion, jalapeno bell pepper
ARUGULA SALAD$18.00
Wailea Ag heart of palm, avocado Waimea tomato, macadamia nuts
EDAMAME$12.00
yuzu kosho
CHICKEN KARAAGE$19.00
lemon aioli
HAMAKUA MACADAMIA NUT SHRIMP$27.00
Fairmont Orchid honey
TEMPURA CAULIFLOWER$18.00
gochujang sauce
HOT ROCK*$32.00
american wagyu beef, ponzu

ENTRÉES

CLASSIC/LOCAL STYLE

SHIO RAMEN$30.00
chicken broth, chashu pork, bamboo shoots, hanjuku egg, nori
HAMAKUA MUSHROOM UDON$28.00
bok choy, pickled shiitakes, mush-room dashi
WAGYU SHORT RIB DONBURI$38.00
pickled vegetables, sriracha hoisin, rice
MISOYAKI MAHI MAHI$36.00
namasu, scallion, rice
12oz RIBEYE$86.00
fingerling potatoes, bok choy black garlic tare
WHOLE SNAPPER$84.00
thai snapper, ogo tomato salad charred cabbage
PORK BELLY FRIED RICE$34.00
house kimchi, onsen egg
CRAB FRIED RICE$46.00
onsen egg, scallion, nori
VEGETABLE FRIED RICE$30.00
fried garlic, scallion

ROBATA GRILLED BINCHOTAN INSPIRED

CHICKEN YAKITORI$18.00
ginger tare
RIBEYE*$26.00
maui onion tare
TIGER PRAWNS$22.00
yuzu butter
MAHI MAHI$20.00
misoyaki glaze
SALMON$22.00
citrus teriyaki
TUNA$25.00
kizami wasabi, avocado
HAMAKUA ALI‘I MUSHROOM$16.00
lomi lomi tomato, charred scallion
ASPARAGUS$16.00
kimizu sauce
SHISHITO PEPPERS$16.00
furikake
NASU DENGAKU (EGGPLANT)$15.00
aka miso, scallion
CRISPY TOFU$15.00
tentsuyu, momiji orishi, scallion

What 566 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Hawaii / Big Island
Kid-friendly
Hawaii / Big Island
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Binchotan offers a delightful culinary experience with standout dishes like the "volcano roll" and "wagyu hot stone." Guests appreciate the "beautiful setting" and "outstanding service." While some dishes are noted as pricey, the "grilled meats" and seafood experiences are highly recommended. An ideal spot for special occasions with a charming ambiance.

566 Reviews

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Jennifer
VIP
Seattle
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food is outstanding. The grilled skewers, spicy tuna on crunchy rice and wontons were our favorite items. Our server was attentive and so happy! The restaurant could use a little refresh on its decor and interior ambience but that did not detract from the food or the service. They also serve a great Mai tai!
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Marty
Seattle
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Average at best. Beautiful seething. Ridiculous prices.
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Ralph
Hawaii
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Ordered the robatayaki traditional meal and was disappointed by the presentation, quality of the food, and even offering of only one bowl of rice for two people at that price. Also no hot sake offered at a Japanese restaurant. We had terrible seating with reservations. Ridiculous! Will never go there again.👎🏼
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sonin
Denver
12 reviews
2.0
12 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
We had 8:00 reservations. There wasn’t a hostess for over 10 minutes. Someone had to get her. The servers were running around. Under staffed, I presume. Our waiter was nice but extremely brief and seemed pressed for time. When picking up our empty plates from the appetizer, he said our entree was arriving shortly. 40 minutes later it arrived. During that time, nobody came around to check on us… nor the tables nearby. The staff is way too few people for a full house.
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Nadia
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An absolutely wonderful experience. The food certainly did not disappoint! Service was great. I’ll be back soon for sure.
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Sandra
Omaha
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our family of four enjoyed the food at Binchotan. I ordered the fish and rice and it was the best meal I had in Hawaii. Perfect portion sizes, beautiful atmosphere and great service.
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Randall
VIP
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was excellent, especially the robata. Very pleasant setting, courtyard views enhanced by tiki torches.
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coleen
Sacramento
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We were very excited to dine here and have a Japanese experience. The food was amazing but we were not impressed with the service & utensils. We were seated outside where we had breakfast and not in the actual restaurant. And we were given chopsticks in a paper wrapper like you get at a fast food restaurant. We were stunned. We expected to be served real chopsticks like we use at home. We also ordered the sake flight, and it was brought to us with no labels of what each one was-like I receive at the breweries back home. Will try a different Japanese restaurant next time we are on the island.
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Hessam
Vancouver
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Some food items like whole fish where extremely overpriced for the small fish we got served. Sushi for $30 are very overpriced. The grilled experience skewers were reasonable.
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Nancy
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Loved the Hot Rock beef - just around 10 thin slices - light, very flavorful and fun to cook myself.
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Binchotan is rated 4.2 stars by 566 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

1 North Kaniku Drive, Waimea (Kamuela), HI 96743

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Kohala Coast
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Unspecified
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Free Parking for Binchotan Bar & Grill dining guests
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Isabel Chung
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.fairmont.com/orchid-hawaii/dining/binchotan-bar-and-grill/
Phone number
(808) 887-7368

Binchotan

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TEMPURA CAULIFLOWER

SALMON

TUNA CRISPY RICE

SMALL PLATES

ROOT VEGETABLE SALAD$16.00

PORK GYOZA$22.00

TUNA CRISPY RICE*$23.00

SALT & PEPPER LOBSTER$38.00

ARUGULA SALAD$18.00

EDAMAME$12.00

CHICKEN KARAAGE$19.00

HAMAKUA MACADAMIA NUT SHRIMP$27.00

TEMPURA CAULIFLOWER$18.00

HOT ROCK*$32.00

ENTRÉES

SHIO RAMEN$30.00

HAMAKUA MUSHROOM UDON$28.00

WAGYU SHORT RIB DONBURI$38.00

MISOYAKI MAHI MAHI$36.00

12oz RIBEYE$86.00

WHOLE SNAPPER$84.00

PORK BELLY FRIED RICE$34.00

CRAB FRIED RICE$46.00

VEGETABLE FRIED RICE$30.00

ROBATA GRILLED BINCHOTAN INSPIRED

CHICKEN YAKITORI$18.00

RIBEYE*$26.00

TIGER PRAWNS$22.00

MAHI MAHI$20.00

SALMON$22.00

TUNA$25.00

HAMAKUA ALI‘I MUSHROOM$16.00

ASPARAGUS$16.00

SHISHITO PEPPERS$16.00

NASU DENGAKU (EGGPLANT)$15.00

CRISPY TOFU$15.00

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