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Came here for dinner and was very impressed with the food and customer service! Our server Marcus was so friendly and welcoming, the inside is very relaxed and chic looking. A chill restaurant overall. The food was fresh and came out quickly. My husband had a mocktail and I had an Orion. We loved this place! Definitely stop by when you're in the area next. View all feedback.
Decent food, good vibes. We were seated at the bar area of the restaurant, it was interesting and lively due to how busy it was. My waitress was extremely friendly, I complimented her and she was super sweet. Checked in with us often as well. We had the house salad which was delicious and the miso soup to get started. I 'm not sure if you can order those on its own, I think it was complementary from the chef. The chef, my partner 's friend, also gave us a roll that they just made for fun. Unsure what was in it and I didn 't even take a picture because I was starving and it was delicious. To the actual purchasable dishes: God of Fire Maki Roll: Not bad, I didn 't care for it as much, I just feel like jalapeños can be a very overpowering flavor to pair with sushi. Sushi Nigiri Deluxe: Decent, the sushi tasted fresh and clean. Side note, I have been to the Kaka 'ako location which has the same menu. Sushi Sashimi 7/10 (same opinion as sushi nigiri deluxe Rack of Lamb 9/10 (flavorful and delicious Sushi 8 7/10 (Sane opinion as the plain sushi dishes, their main differences are just the portion, which is reflected by the price. Personally, it wasn 't a mind blowing experience. It would likely be a good date spot due to the ambiance but I think the food is just alright . However, I definitely didn 't try enough of the dishes for me to definitively state that ALL of the dishes are mediocre. Maybe I will give it another shot one day.
JP our server was very friendly! The food was well portioned, good pricing, but decent in taste. Drinks we ordered a mojito which was okay, and ginger old fashioned which was very good We got shishito peppers as an appetizer- well prepared. Ordered the salmon which was a very generous portion! It was tasty, but only came with two pieces of asparagus and two slices of mushroom. I would have loved to have some more veggies in the dish, at least a few more pieces of asparagus. We also ordered the sashimi deluxe which included 6 varieties with 2 pieces of each for a great value of $40. The ambiance is interesting because it's part of the mall area, so there is no ocean view or peaceful zen outdoor patio. You are overlooking the busy Waikiki guests in the mall area. Despite the weather, this is a restaurant where I would recommend sitting indoors. The indoor seating furniture was cultural and nicely set up. Overall good value for the cuisine in a very laid back and casual vibe.
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Doraku was recommended to me by my friends from the island, and it did not disappoint! absolutely loved the ambiance of the restaurant, and the staff were so kind as to seat us in one of the empty booths upon request. the quality of fish, especially the sashimi 8, was impressive. the drinks were delicious and they had an expansive list of options. I ordered the God of fire roll and it was packed full of fresh fish spiciness, definitely not for those with low spice tolerance. we shared the agedashi tofu and the wagyu fried rice. I personally wouldn't order the appetizers again, as they were pretty small portions for the price. I also think their plating of the rolls could be more aesthetically pleasing to match the vibes of the restaurant. in the future, I hope to return for their happy hour from 4-6 pm. shout out to Michelle our server for making sure our night was smooth fun, also girl you are so gorgeous mwah, thank you again !!
Came here for dinner and was very impressed with the food and customer service! Our server Marcus was so friendly and welcoming, the inside is very relaxed and chic looking. A chill restaurant overall. The food was fresh and came out quickly. My husband had a mocktail and I had an Orion. We loved this place! Definitely stop by when you're in the area next.