Mi Ae K.
12/8/2025
We stopped by Ginza Bairin for dinner and everything hit the spot. The tonkatsu was perfectly crispy on the outside and tender inside -- one of the best I've had in Waikiki. Grinding the sesame...
Ginza Bairin Tonkatsu & Yoshoku Bistro
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(4,058)
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255 Beach Walk
Honolulu, HI 96815
Ginza Bairin Tonkatsu & Yoshoku Bistro is Honolulu’s premier destination for authentic Japanese cuisine. The Waikiki location is the first of the Ginza Bairin restaurants to open outside of Asia. At their location at 255 Beach Walk in the heart of Waikiki diners can find them serving plates of their world-famous Tonkatsu along with the specialty sauce created by Ginza Bairin’s founder, Nobukatsu Shibuya, in 1927. The chain of restaurants is owned and managed by the third generation of the Shibuya family, embodying a true legacy dining experience. Ginza Bairin offers a variety of exciting plates for those who love the Western-influenced dishes that emerged during Japan’s Meiji Restoration Period, illustrating a truly fascinating history in every bite. Validated parking is available for dinner / all day weekends at the corner of Kalakaua and Beach Walk (new Bank of Hawaii Waikiki Ctr Bldg underground garage).
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4.54,058 reviews
Angela W.
12/6/2025
Tonight the tonkatsu side was closed and all patrons had to go to the Yoshoku side. The pork cutlets are still fairly good...the rice is 'mushy' not good at all. The tea is not free anymore...we...
Kyle N.
12/6/2025
Ginza Bairin absolutely delivered one of the best tonkatsu experiences I've had outside of Japan. The service was exceptional from start to finish--friendly, quick, and genuinely attentive. The...
Ray B.
11/28/2025
Who would've guessed a great Tonkatsu place in the middle of tourist zone- it's almost unheard of. Delicious, authentic, and reasonably priced. I have officially added Ginza to my list of Hawaiian...
Kay R.
11/28/2025
If you're craving incredible tonkatsu in Waikiki, Ginza Bairin is an absolute must! From the moment we arrived, the staff was warm, welcoming, and efficient. Everything moved quickly and felt well...
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