Gyotaku (King Street)

Gyotaku

Situated along the busy hub that is King Street sits a restaurant that serves traditional Japanese fare. Its name is Gyotaku. Gyotaku is the Japanese tradition of fish printing. These paintings line the walls of this fine establishment and range from menpachi to papio. Parking at Gyotaku can be limited during the lunch and dinner rush but parking can usually be found at all hours.

Gyotaku serves most local Japanese influenced dishes along with an array of traditional ones. Gyotaku is known for it's combination bentos in which you can choose either two or three dishes for a reasonable price (2 choices for $13.95, 3 choices for $18.95) the meal also comes with rice, miso soup, salad, and pickled Japanese vegetables.

Another favorite of mine is the ten-don. It is shrimp and vegetable tempura served over rice with a sweet tempura sauce drizzled over the top (also served with miso soup and the other sides).

Gyotaku also prides itself in serving fresh sushi and sashimi. Although the selections aren't very impressive the quality is. If you are feeling a bit adventurous I suggest trying Gyotaku's nattocho's as an appetizer.

Overall, I feel that Gyotaku has hit the nail right on the head when it comes to Japanese food here in Hawai'i. Two thumbs up!

Gyotaku
Rating System: 1-2.5-5 (poor-average-excellent)

Service: 3
Food Quality: 3
Monetary Value: 2.5
Quality vs Quantity: Quality
Overall: 2.8


1824 King St.
Phone - 949-4584
Fax - 946-6529

Hours of Operation:
Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm
Fri-Sat 11am-10pm

Bento & Plate Lunch Window: 9am-1:30pm

Printable Menu's

Gyotaku Website