Gyu Masu

Gyu Masu offers Japanese wagyu. They are a steakhouse located on the west side of Oahu in Kapolei. The interior of the restaurant is spacious, well lit, and great for dining with family or a group of friends. I highly recommend ordering the wagyu over the other types of beef because the wagyu is fatty and will melt in your mouth. They portions are small and it's best to order your own steak and share the sides. The staff were very friendly and they checked on us often to make sure we were good throughout the meal.

For parking, you can park in the hotel parking lot or parallel park along Manawai Street in front of the restaurant. The restaurant has 2 entrances, you can enter from the front door on Manawai Street or the side door which is by the Embassy Suites Kapolei pool. If you have 4 people or less, you can walk in but if you have 5 or more, it might be best to make a reservation.

For more information about Gyu Masu, visit gyumasuhawaii.com.

Embassy Suites Kapolei
725 Manawai St
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 888-0172

Wagyu Tenderloin (6 oz)

Porterhouse (16 oz)

Garlic Butter Corn

Button Potatoes

Japanese Souffle Cheesecake w/
Strawberry Drizzle

Fukurou

Fukurou is a sushi bar located inside Buho Cocina y Cantina in Waikiki. They offer a 12 course omakase for $90 per person. There are 2 time slots for dinner from Tuesdays to Fridays. The sushi bar can seat up to 8 people. The menu is Japanese Mexican fusion. They have raw and cooked items, mostly seafood. My favorites were the chawanmushi, uni toast, and the hand roll. Before dessert is served, you have the option to order the specials or another serving of any of the previous items you ate. The price for this omakase is very reasonable and I recommend it for anyone who enjoys sushi and sashimi. They have a drink menu but you can also BYOB.

To dine here, reservations are required. You need to reserve at least a month in advance. To find out when reservations are available, follow them on instagram, @sushifukurou. As a courtesy to the chef and the other guests, please arrive on time for your reservation. The dress code is business causal. For parking, you can park in the Waikiki Shopping Plaza and get validation.

Buho Cocina y Cantina
2250 Kalakaua Ave, Rooftop
Honolulu, HI 96815

Karai Crab - CLOSED

Karai Crab is a local style seafood boil restaurant in the Makiki area. I recommend the seafood combos with one of their house-made sauces. You can also select a spiciness level to add in. Depending on how many people are in your group, you can order up or down and share the seafood combos. They have happy hour from Monday - Friday between 4pm - 6pm. During happy hour, food prices range from $5 - $15. They give you gloves and a bib, but I suggest wearing dark colored clothes, so you don't get any stains from the sauces. This is a great place to hang out after work with friends since the atmosphere is laid back.

If you're coming with 4 or more people, make a reservation. I went on a weekday for dinner, and it wasn't too busy. You can do walk in but since it's the holidays, making a reservation would be safer. For parking, you can park inside the Interstate Building and get validation. The restaurant is located on the ground level with a back entrance from the parking lot, but you can also enter from the front on S King Street.

For more information about Karai Crab, visit karaicrab.com. 

1314 S King St., Ste G2
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 952-6990

The Colossal Sampler

Karai Wings

Peel & Eat Shrimp

Chicken Skin Chips

Garlic Noodles

Moules Frites

Arden Waikiki

Arden Waikiki offers contemporary Hawaii cuisine. The flavors and ingredients in their dishes are American and Asian. The staff were friendly and since the restaurant is still new, we asked our waiter for food recommendations. My favorites were the mentaiko dip, Kauai prawns, and roasted cabbage. The steak fries are good for picking up the mentaiko dip but I wanted thinner cut fries. The prawns were grilled so it had the smokey flavor and since they were cut in half, it was easy to remove the meat from the shell. The roasted cabbage reminded me of a dish at Senia but this had an Asian flavor to it and I loved the slight crunch to the cabbage. The prices are high with dished ranging from $10 - $40 and a few items at market price.

The interior of the restaurant is spacious and well lit. If you get a table by the window, you'll enjoy a nice view of Kapiolani Park. I recommend making a reservation a few days in advance. You can also do walk in and get seated at the bar. For parking, Lotus Honolulu Hotel offers valet parking for $7. You could also do self-parking in the metered spaces along Kapiolani Park near the tennis courts. The metered parking is free after 6 pm.

For more information about Arden Waikiki, visit ardenwaikiki.com.

Lotus Honolulu Hotel
2885 Kalakaua Ave, 2nd Floor
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 922-1700

French Fries w/ Smoked Mentaiko Dip

Kauai Prawns

Roasted Cabbage

Roasted Hirabara Farms Carrots

Mushroom Rice

Chocolatana Cake

Guieb Cafe

Guieb Cafe offers homestyle meals with reasonable prices. This is a great place for breakfast. My favorites are the prime rib loco moco, fried chicken and waffle, and the ube pancakes. The prime rib is tender and the fried chicken is well seasoned. The ube pancakes are moist and fluffy and with some syrup drizzled over it, it was delicious. Their portions are large so you can share a plate between 2 people. The staff are efficient. The food comes out fast and the temperate is hot. Your water cups will always get filled and they clear your plate once you're done.

They have 3 locations, Kalihi, Aiea, and Wahiawa. I've been to the Kalihi location a few times and the interior is small. If you go when they open, they're not busy. If you go later in the day, there is a wait for a table. They accept reservations by phone, just call a few days in advance to reserve it. The tables are set up to seat 2 – 4 people so if you have 5 or more, reservations are highly recommended.

For more information about Guieb Cafe, visit guiebcafe.com.

1311 North King St 
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 913-2131

98-025 Hekaha St
Building 4, Unit 14
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 762-9247

538 California Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 888-2121

Prime Rib Loco Moco

Adobo Fried Rice Omelette w/ Lechon Kawali

Corned Beef Hash w/ Eggs

Fried Chicken and Waffles

Ube Mascarpone Pancakes