Top pick1$$$$Hiro No Uchi
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Chinatown is one of Honolulu's most eclectic dining neighborhoods, and its Japanese food scene punches well above its weight. I pulled together this guide combining the area's best-rated spots so you know exactly where to head โ whether you're after a steaming bowl of udon, market-fresh poke, or a proper sit-down sushi experience.
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From Marugame Udon's cooked-to-order noodles and tempura to Maguro Brothers Hawaii Chinatown's snug counter inside Kekaulike Market serving up market-fresh poke bowls, there's something here for every craving and every budget. Lucky Belly rounds things out with its hip, reclaimed-wood atmosphere and inventive Asian flavors.
Spots that our editors have personally visited are marked with the NateEatsHawaii badge on the page โ look out for that signal when deciding where to eat first.
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Chinatown has a solid range of Japanese options, from sushi at Hiro No Uchi to udon at Marugame Udon and poke bowls at Maguro Brothers Hawaii Chinatown โ the best pick really depends on what you're in the mood for. Check the NateEatsHawaii badge on the page to see which our editors' personal recommendations.
Maguro Brothers Hawaii Chinatown, tucked inside Kekaulike Market, is a great budget-friendly option known for market-fresh poke bowls at counter prices. Marugame Udon is also widely popular for filling Japanese soups and snacks without breaking the bank.
This is a curated guide that combines our editors' verified picks with the highest-rated Japanese restaurants in Chinatown as logged on NateEatsHawaii. The list is reviewed regularly to make sure it reflects the best the neighborhood currently has to offer.
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