Ichifuji - CLOSED

Ichifuji is a Japanese Nabe restaurant that is known for their oxtail broth. They have 3 different set menus to choose from or you can order ala carte. I recommend the tasting menu because it has a little bit of everything and it's reasonable priced. My photos below show the 11-course meal for one person. The pot is shared between 2 people. The vegetables & mushrooms and barley rice porridge are also shared between 2 people. Before you cook the raw items, the staff will let you know how long it needs to cook and which signature salt (konbu salt, garlic salt, lemon salt) or sauce (sesame sauce, ponzu sauce) to pair it with. If you plan to eat here, give your group at least 2 hours to enjoy the meal because the pot cooks at a lower temperature and slowly comes to a boil. The courses are spaced out, so you eat a few bites, have a drink, talk story and then cook your next item. If you like to drink, get their yuzu beer. 

They are located across from Old Stadium Park above Tori Ton. You will see a door on the side of the building with a flight of stairs; go up to the top and the hostess will greet you. They only open for dinner and reservations are recommended. Their space is small, but they can move tables around to accommodate a group of 6 or you can have everyone sit around the counter in a U-shape. Parking is available and it's a shared lot. If the parking lot is full, there is metered street parking on S. King Street which is free after 6pm. 

For more information about Ichifuji, visit ichifujihawaii.com.

2334 S King St., Ste. C, 2nd floor
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 367-0012

Ahi Tataki, Oxtail Nokigori, Dynamite Mussel

Chawanmushi

Seared US Wagyu Sushi

Hamachi Loin

Nabe Dashi

US Wagyu Beef Tongue

Vegetables & Mushrooms

US Wagyu Roll

Seared Wagyu Beef Tsukune

Kurobuta Rolls

Barley Rice Porridge

Cherry Upside Down Cake,
Vanilla Ice Cream & Pomegranate Granita

Little Joe's Steakhouse

Little Joe's Steakhouse is a locally owned American steak house. They offer steaks and seafood at reasonable prices. This place is great for dining with family and large groups. I've eaten at both the Nimitz and Pearl Highlands locations and the food is consistent. The service from the staff is also excellent and they provided good suggestions on what to order. My favorites are the Greek filet minion, t-bone, rib eye (boneless), seared furikake ahi, and the lilikoi creme brulee. The steaks and seafood entrees are for 1 person, but they can also be shared between 2 people. The sides can be shared with 3 people. The best way to dine is family style where you just share everything and try multiple dishes. If you're on a budget, you can do a walk in for their happy hour from 4:30pm-6:30pm.

The town location on Nimitz across from City Mill and the west Oahu location is inside Pearl Highlands Center. Both steak houses are next door to Liliha Bakery, their sister restaurant. The interior design and decor of both restaurants are similar, but it seemed like the Nimitz location had dimmer lighting. Both locations have a parking lot. If you plan to dine here, make your dinner reservation online a few days in advanced. If you have a group of 12 or more, you can ask for one of the private rooms.

For more information about Little Joe's Steakhouse, visit littlejoessteakhouse.com.

Nimitz
580 N. Nimitz Hwy
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 524-0088

Pearl Highlands Center
1000 Kamehameha Hwy
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 455-3388

Scallops Dynamite

Seared Furikake Ahi

Panko Crusted Chicken

T-Bone

Mashed Potatoes

Fried Rice w/ Steak

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Lilikoi Creme Brulee