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Welcome to Izakaya Naru

Located in Honolulu, Izakaya Naru offers a cozy dining experience with a limited seating capacity. The dimly lit ambiance sets the mood for a laidback and casual evening. Their menu boasts authentic Japanese dishes like sukiyaki pizza, beef tongue, and simmered pork belly, all bursting with flavor. The attentive service ensures that your glass is always full and dishes are promptly delivered. The extensive drink selection includes umeboshi, beer, sake, and awamori, making it a delight for alcohol enthusiasts. Overall, Izakaya Naru provides a delightful dining experience with delicious food and top-notch service.

Izakaya Naru: Reviews & Ratings

Juan F.
Juan F.

Came here late night with my brother. We came without reservations and had to wait a bit to get seated. Definitely a place that is popping and its on the smaller side. The service is fast and the food is legit and authentic. Loved their sashimi and their beef tongue.

Jessica Z.
Jessica Z.

Beef tongue, quail egg, chicken skin, taco rice, Chinese cabbage salad all very good. Not very used to the raw squid, and the miso butterfish is just ok.

Robyn S.
Robyn S.

Ahh the nostalgia! The last time I dined here was about 7 years ago... it's honestly so reassuring that this place is still going and their food is just as good as I remembered it to be. My friend grabbed us a table so our wait time was virtually nonexistent. Seats can be limited so plan accordingly. I'd say there is probably less than twenty seats in the entire restaurant. Ambiance-wise, The restaurant is dimly lit and the atmosphere is really laidback and casual. Our table of three ordered a few drinks and some dishes to share. Can't go wrong with some chu-hi! My personal favorite is the umeboshi which is refreshing and tart and a little salty. If that isn't your jam, there is also beer and sake. It's definitely also worth trying the awamori here, especially you haven't had it. The sample is a really good deal and you can try a few different flavors. Be warned, it is pretty strong and boozy. On to the food! The chicken skin was so crunchy and refreshing, the perfect drinking snack. We also saw the washugyu special and it was so so good. The beef was so tender and the stew was rich and flavorful. They also were nice enough to offer us extra pieces of toast. My personal favorites here are the sukiyaki pizza, simmered pork belly, & the taco rice. They will not disappoint. All the flavors are spot on and definitely worth trying. Service here is top notch. Our server was so fast with our drink orders and always made sure we didn't have an empty glass. Food is timed perfectly so there's always a dish hitting the table. Parking can be tricky since the lot is small but there is also street parking. Overall, a pleasant dining experience. So happy to be back!

Gavin S.
Gavin S.

Unreal good. Wait if you have to, you wont be disappointed. The bartender was fire! The special menu is fantastic.

Chanel Christine L.
Chanel Christine L.

Came here with a friend. I don't drink but they seem to have a big selection of alcoholic drinks. Food was great. I recommend the butterfish, the kakuni, and the veggie chips. Service was on point and the interior was clean and nicely decorated.

Erika P.
Erika P.

The place is a small place but very good food and service! We came in and it was so cozy, we waited about 5 minutes to be seated, the experience as a whole was great.

StaciLei T.
StaciLei T.

This hole-in-the-wall Okinawan Izakaya is small but mighty. And guess what?! They have a free parking lot! It can get a bit busy, especially on the weekends. Everytime I go in, they ask if I have a reservation... so reservations are recommended! For drinks, I'm a fan of the highballs. They are a bit low in alcohol % but at around $8 a drink -- you can have a few throughout the night. Japanese beer more your vibe? How about Sake? They got them all! Izakaya small plates means you can order a lot of different plates. My fav top dishes are the chicken karaage and gyoza. The chicken karaage comes with this delicious tartar sauce that compliments the perfectly crispy yet succulent chicken. The gyoza has that thin and crispy bottom, like a little dumpling skirt. The filling, the wrapper, and sauces -- absolute perfection. This might be a little embarrassing to admit -- but last time we were here we did order two orders of potato salad for the two of us -- it was that good. The gyoza pizza is something you gotta try once, but I'm a bigger fan of their regular gyoza.

Lovina A.
Lovina A.

I love this place! This is definitely one of our go to restaurant when we're craving Okinawan/Japanese food! Service can take a while, because they cooked everything from scratch, but it's definitely worth the wait! The food are more sharable, so definitely don't be scared to order a lot of food to share! My favorites include beef tongue, seared aburi mackerel and hamachi carpaccio! Definitely get these ones, because the flavors are just out of this world! The rest of the food are really good too, so honestly you can't go wrong with anything! Don't forget to order their drinks too, they're known for their awamori! We got the the awamori sampler, so we were able to try three different kinds of awamori! If you want something sweeter, they also have a ton of options, so definitely check them out too! The space is pretty small, so the wait can take a while, so get a reservation in advance!

Location

  • Izakaya Naru
    2700 S King St D-104 Honolulu, HI 96826 Hotline: (808) 951-0510

If you're looking for an authentic and intimate dining experience in Honolulu, look no further than Izakaya Naru. This hidden gem offers a range of Japanese dishes with a twist, all served in a cozy and laid-back atmosphere.

Located at 2700 S King St D-104, Izakaya Naru provides a unique dining experience with its limited seating and dimly lit ambiance. The menu boasts a variety of options, from sashimi to beef tongue to sukiyaki pizza, catering to both adventurous eaters and those looking for traditional favorites.

Customer reviews rave about the fast service and top-notch quality of the food. Favorites include the crunchy chicken skin, tender washugyu beef, and flavorful simmered pork belly. The drinks menu is equally impressive, with options like chu-hi, umeboshi, beer, sake, and awamori.

With friendly and attentive waitstaff, Izakaya Naru ensures that your dining experience is seamless and enjoyable. The small parking lot may pose a challenge, but street parking is available for your convenience. Whether you're a seasoned foodie or looking to try something new, Izakaya Naru is a must-visit destination for Japanese cuisine enthusiasts.