Zigu - Honolulu

We just had a fantastic meal at Zigu. The happy hour specials (4 6pm) are a good deal the smoked potato salad, watercress and tofu salad and tempura being parti... read more We just had a fantastic meal at Zigu. The happy hour specials (4 6pm) are a good deal the smoked potato salad, watercress and tofu salad and tempura being particularly tasty. Then we jumped to the abalone, natto tuna poke and sashimi platter all ofwhich were delicious! The food was fresh and tasty, with prices better than some other honolulu restaurants we ate at. And tocap it off, we had hospitable service and our server even chased us down the street when he realized that we had left our ballcaps behind! If you haven't been yet, we recommend that you try Zigu!

LOVED Zigu. I live in NYC with a lot of Japanese food options and none of it (Tempura, Sushi, the side dishes) are remotely as good as Zigu. The ambiance is won... read more LOVED Zigu. I live in NYC with a lot of Japanese food options and none of it (Tempura, Sushi, the side dishes) are remotely as good as Zigu. The ambiance is wonderful. It’s charming, just off the touristy drag so it’s quiet, and service isimpeccable. You really feel as though you are in Kyoto! We had the Watercress salad, Tofu, Veggie Tempura, Sushi (it wasperfection- the quality of the fish was outstanding), Sake and a few other dishes. All were excellent. I thought the priceswere to be expected and very fair especially considering the quality of the ingredients (both the fish and produce). The bestpart is, this place as a neighborhood feel. Like it’s a hidden gem. There is a great back patio with expanded space. Theyalso take reservations!

This reminds me of a typical Izakaya (pub) in Japan. The atmosphere was pleasant, service was exceptionally fast, and the food was incredible. My wife and I arr... read more This reminds me of a typical Izakaya (pub) in Japan. The atmosphere was pleasant, service was exceptionally fast, and the food was incredible. My wife and I arrived during happy hour (4 6PM) where they had discounts on some appetizers and drinks. Weshared the spicy edamame appetizer which was phenomenal. I had the Honolulu Beerworks Cocoweizen I love typical Hefeweizensand this was both unique and delicious. I got the chilled soba noodle and my wife got the vegetarian Taro maki roll. It was adelightful first honeymoon meal and I would absolutely come back here!

The food was excellent and the service was top-notch. We arrived right when the restaurant opened, so we were one of only two couples dining there. read more The food was excellent and the service was top-notch. We arrived right when the restaurant opened, so we were one of only two couples dining there.

As Japanese tourists, we thoroughly enjoyed the Japanese cuisine made with local ingredients. We will definitely return and recommend this place to our friends.... read more As Japanese tourists, we thoroughly enjoyed the Japanese cuisine made with local ingredients. We will definitely return and recommend this place to our friends. The waiter was very helpful and friendly as well.