Ichiriki Japanese Nabe Restaurant

The other Ichiriki is better. But! If you are at Ala Moana and want hot pot, this is a good spot within walking distance. It has good food that is well worth the visit. The service and atmosphere is ... well ... Lacking. If you don't mind putting up with that and want to focus on the food and table camp a bit then here is a spot for you. They offer limited Japanese style sitting for those that want the full experience of sitting on the floor. Be prepared to take your shoes off. Clean socks, shoes and feet, people! Because no one wants smell your dirty toes while they are eating. I shouldn't have to say that but this world is full of all types. The broth was flavorful and tasty with a large variety to choose from. The desserts were good so save room. Or eat until you want to explode th

Definitely an excellent place if you're into hot pots. A bit pricey per person but you do get a good amount of food. They offer a variety of soup bases to choose from, which i think are rather lighter on flavor. Of all of the options I'd recommend making sure you get the tsukune, which is tasty.

A friend wanted to have shabu shabu so we turned to friends and social media, and found this gem. ATMOSPHERE: Don't be fooled by the plain exterior. A long central hall divides the Japanese-themed room in half, one side a tatami room (no footwear and you sit on the floor on leg less chairs) which are more for big groups, the other side with tables and booths. All gas stoves are the individual portable kind. MENU: A mix of Japanese apps, shabu shabu, desserts. FOOD: Mushroom Medley This was an excellent starter dish. The mixture of enoki and other Japanese mushrooms were done in a delicious butter sauce. Yum. Avocado Maguro My spouse asked if this was a "roll" and was told yes, but it was not. It's like a pokē with chunky slices of fresh avocado and topped with white & green onions. Ver

Last visit was three years ago, both me and my husband were amazed by the place. We came back to Oahu for the baby moon this time and this is a MUST TO GO place. Everything is as awesome as last time.

This is a very nice and affordable Japanese hot pot place with great, efficient service and delicious food. We had a warm and happy dinner here.