Best Yakiniku Restaurants in Kailua

We are Wine Educators as well as Wine Consultants formerly from NYC so we take restaurant reviews very seriously. My wife is an amazing Chef/Cook so we really don’t have to go out for dinner too much. Han No Daidokoro was a true epiphany and we have rarely used this term when reviewing a restaurant. We love US Prime beef and we usually have it shipped to us here on Oahu either from Snake River Farm or Peter Luger. Our knowledge and experience with Wagu Beef either from Japan or the mainland is very minuscule so with the unbelievable help of our Master Waitstaff Shizue we ordered the 2 Miyazaki & Washu courses. This included both Japanese and American Wagu from different parts of the cow. Shizue was a total master in teaching us what parts of the cow and where each portion was from. The Japanese portion was to die for. So complex it can only be compared to Uni from Hoekido or white truffles from Italy. Being both Wine Educators as well as Elementary School Teachers we were overjoyed with her techniques and warmth. We only hope we get her or someone similar the next time we come back. Of course the Japanese meat was overwhelming the best. Even the kimchi and salad were great. We did bring our own wine ( $35 corkage) which truly married the meat. The ambiance was so refreshing and relaxing. The total gastronomic experience. Worth every $$$.

We had an amazing dining experience at Han no Daidokoro/Waikiki. The food was absolutely top-notch! We ordered the spicy beef soup, which was flavorful and comforting. The highlight of the meal was the Miyazaki beef chef’s cut—each piece of wagyu was incredibly tender, juicy, and simply melted in our mouths. The beautiful marbling made every bite rich and luxurious. Toward the end, the richness did become a bit heavy, but having sparkling water on the side was a perfect balance. The best yet most indulgent part was the Miyazaki rib cap—so incredibly delicious but also quite rich. To finish, we had green tea ice cream, which was a refreshing and satisfying way to end the meal. Everything about this dining experience was exceptional—the ambiance, service, and food quality were all of the highest standard. We will definitely be back!

Food was so delicious, definitely worth the price. We will be going back soon. The staff were so nice and service was amazing. Would recommend anyone who appreciates good food and service.