Robata JINYA - Honolulu

Robata JINYA - Honolulu reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Shigeki

   New York City3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   どの料理も美味しい。 雰囲気もよい。 料理の写真があると迷った時にすごく選びやすぐなると思います。
   

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   Rose VIP

   Hawaii3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The whole experience was lovely and the premium omakase was exquisite. Our server Kenny (I think that was his name) was very sweet as well as all the staff, and we appreciated the sparkler he brought at the end to celebrate our special occasion. We enjoyed it so much we were the last ones to leave! That was my first time there and what brought us in was seeing Instagram foodie influencer Townie Tay on a video as she promoted her experience having the signature omakase. Can’t wait to go back soon! Mahalo for a magical experience. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Sydney1 review

   4.0

   Dined on March 16, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   The sushi chefs were amazing! Amazing service from the sushi chefs as we sat at the bar. Our server was not that great, disappeared after dropping us the menu as we wanted to order more things after we finished with the omakase. Our sushi chef noticed we were waiting and kept looking back for the server, he assisted with getting a staff to help us. Besides that the food was chefs kiss! Great ambience, the restaurant looked modern. Definitely would go back, although the service could be better at a nice place like this.
   

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   Kalana

   Hawaii4 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 9, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Drink selections is decent . I had the Japanese old fashioned and my date had the lychee tini. Presentations on drinks and dessert is over the top lol California dynamite was ono . Would recommend this for more of an happy hour spot instead of a date night
   

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   Bobinsf

   Hawaii17 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 3, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Good food and drink bargains for happy hour before 6 pm
   

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   Gerard VIP

   Hawaii216 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 27, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   I enjoyed an early dinner at Robata JINYA as I was headed to the Ward Theaters to attend a viewing of the IVE: 1st World Tour concert video. I got there a little early and found myself to be the sole diner at this large venue. I started with a Hendricks gin & tonic … My first surprise, I received a Sipsmith London Dry gin & tonic. It was fine; I’ve had Sipsmith previously. The manager (I think) said it was Happy Hour, so I ordered off that menu. I started by ordering six of the seven Robata-Yaki items (Miyazaki Wagyu Tsukune, Tender Beef Tongue, JIDORI Chicken Thigh, Pork Belly Chashu, Saba, and Oyster Mushroom), The Nigiri (Seared Salmon, Kona Kampachi, and Tai), and JINYA Ceviche. The dishes came in no particular order, the ceviche arrived first, followed by the sushi, then the tongue, pork belly, and mushroom. The saba arrived next, then the Wagyu Tsukune, with the Chicken arriving last. I asked for another gin & tonic and ate everything. I would have preferred that the dishes arrived more slowly … This is an issue I’ve encountered at this restaurant in the past. Yaki should be consumed as soon as possible to maximize the flavors. Luckily, I eat very quickly so none of the dishes sat untouched for very long. I ended my meal with a cup of tea. I ordered it just to delay my departure … It hadn’t been 30 minutes since I sat down. All in all, I really enjoyed my meal … Victoria, my server was personable and the other two (manager and server) were friendly too. The food has always been great, just a more relaxed delivery of the dishes would make it even better. My bill came to $94.25 before tip. This was a much better experience than at two other nearby restaurants. If I'm going to Ward Theaters, I'm dining here. Recommended!
   

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   Melissa

   Hawaii26 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on February 16, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Service wasn't what I expected. I was told they were short staffed. Perhaps I will try again in the future. Hope the staffing issue gets resolved. The gentleman that waited on us did come to check on us one final time but his replacement wasn't nearly as attentive as I believe he should have been.
   

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   Ruben VIP

   Los Angeles2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Jason and his staff is amazing loved the service and the great attitude!
   

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   chuck

   Toronto36 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on February 13, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   I dined here recently around New Year time. Restaurant seems to have issues retaining staff. The server tried to do his best but simply not good enough (perhaps under staffed)? Orders were delayed with NO follow up. Disappointed. One dish was not presented properly and he came by commenting "they did not?" Dessert requisition was never asked as that takes 25 mins preparation time. Food and drinks are high end but just seems to falling off.
   

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    Axl Rose

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    From the service to foods. All worth it. We’ll definitely come back again.
    

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