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Izakaya Nonbei, Honolulu, HI

Izakaya Nonbei

4.8
4.8
234 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions

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

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Izakaya, Sushi
  • Hours of operation
    Thu 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 734-5573
  • Website
    http://IzakayaNonbei.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    3108 Olu St, Honolulu, HI 96816-1426
  • Neighborhood
    Kaimuki
  • Cross street
    Kapahulu Avenue & Olu Street
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

Menu

Take Out Menu

  • Shioyaki Salmon Bento$15.00

    • Pork Tonkatsu Bento$15.00

      • Chicken Tonkatsu Bento$15.00

        • Misoyaki Butterfish Bento$22.00

          • Wafu Steak Bento$28.00

            • Oyako Donburi$12.00

              • Crab, Avocado, Bacon Salad$10.00

                Nonbei signature snow crab and avocado salad with a yuzu dressing.

                • Beef Curry Bowl$10.00

                  • Katsu Curry$15.00

                    Chicken or pork.

                    Last updated: July 4, 2022

                    What 234 people are saying

                    Overall ratings and reviews

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

                    4.8
                    4.8 based on recent ratings
                    • 4.8Food
                    • 4.8Service
                    • 4.6Ambience
                    • 4.7Value

                    Noise • Moderate

                    Loved For

                    • Hawaii

                      Japanese

                    • Oahu

                      Best Value

                    • Oahu

                      Japanese

                    Review summary

                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                    Izakaya Nonbei is a cozy, casual spot offering "excellent Japanese food" with a wide array of traditional dishes and a "great selection of sake and shochu." Guests rave about the "outstanding service," friendly staff, and "delicious" sushi and sashimi. Perfect for family gatherings, it's a neighborhood favorite.

                    234 Reviews

                    1. Stanley

                      Hawaii

                      14 reviews

                      vip
                      4.0

                      14 reviews

                      Dined 1 day ago

                      1. Overall 4
                      2. Food 4
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 4
                      Casual fun dining. It’s basically food for drinking but you can have a very nice family dinner here as well. White bright clean interior- doesn’t feel like a “bar” Menu is Ala carte so may choose from a wide assortment of different categories. They have restaurant recommendations but so far everything i have tried is very good. My favs include crab avocado bacon salad, assorted tempura, yakisoba, miso butterfish.

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                    2. Ian

                      Hawaii

                      2 reviews

                      5.0

                      2 reviews

                      Dined on November 10, 2024

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      Great food and atmosphere and fair prices - what more could you ask for?

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                    3. OpenTable Diner

                      Columbus

                      1 review

                      5.0

                      1 review

                      Dined on November 9, 2024

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      Amazing food and service! Moderate price for the quality. Will be returning!

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                    4. Alana

                      San Francisco

                      8 reviews

                      vip
                      5.0

                      8 reviews

                      Dined on October 31, 2024

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      Food is delicious and high quality! Staff are attentive and friendly! Great place on all levels!

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                    5. Liana

                      Hawaii

                      1 review

                      5.0

                      1 review

                      Dined on October 27, 2024

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 4
                      4. Ambience 4
                      Great food! Loved the crab, avocado salad; the miso butterfish, the varied sashimi plate, the different sushi rolls as well as the wafu beef. My guests enjoyed the desserts — zensai and the strawberry shave ice with ice cream. Ambiance-wise, it was a tad loud as we were in the open room upstairs — but it's "an izakaya" and that's understandable! My out-of-town guests and family members enjoyed the food! Thank you!

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                    6. Jennie

                      New York City

                      9 reviews

                      vip
                      5.0

                      9 reviews

                      Dined on October 14, 2024

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 4
                      Noisy and fun, Izakaya Nonbei is my favorite destination for excellent sushi/yakitori/soba in Honolulu!! Service is attentive and very friendly! This place has been a go-to spot for me over the last 4 years! Highly recommend🌟

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                    7. Warren

                      Hawaii

                      1 review

                      5.0

                      1 review

                      Dined on October 14, 2024

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      The staff were very friendly. They worked quietly and efficiently. Service was excellent. We ordered and ate family style (total of 7 people). The food was outstanding. We enjoyed the wafu steak, crab/avocado salad, tempura platter, agedashi tofu, Karei karate, sushi sampler and a couple of sushi rolls. Enjoyed every bite! Highly recommend this place. Also, happy hour at 5-6 pm looks like a great way to start!

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                    8. Kenneth

                      Hawaii

                      50 reviews

                      vip
                      4.0

                      50 reviews

                      Dined on October 6, 2024

                      1. Overall 4
                      2. Food 4
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 4
                      The food was decent. We had the Karei Karaage (deep-fried flounder) and Misoyaki Butterfish. Service was excellent. If you go, highly recommend the Yuzu Sorbet.

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                    9. John

                      Hawaii

                      75 reviews

                      vip
                      5.0

                      75 reviews

                      Dined on October 5, 2024

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 4
                      Excellent food, fantastic service and great value! Every dish is carefully crafted with quality ingredients.

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                    10. David

                      Hawaii

                      2 reviews

                      5.0

                      2 reviews

                      Dined on September 22, 2024

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 4
                      Fast & friendly service, delicious food, fresh sashimi and sushi, portion size generous for Izakaya.

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                    FAQs

                    Izakaya Nonbei is rated 4.8 stars by 234 OpenTable diners.

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                    2 people
                    9:00 PM
                    Booked 11 times today
                    Google Map for Izakaya Nonbei

                    3108 Olu St, Honolulu, HI 96816-1426

                    Additional information

                    • Cross street
                      Kapahulu Avenue & Olu Street
                    • Neighborhood
                      Kaimuki
                    • Hours of operation
                      Thu 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
                    • Price
                      $31 to $50
                    • Cuisines
                      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, Wine
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