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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had the omakase (sushi only) and am extremely knowledgeable about fish. Here's my thoughts. The fish was very good. Nothing was a 'wow' for me though so I must admit that I was expecting better....
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is excellent, the beef shabushabu is a bit pricey, but very good, service is top notch. A bit difficult to see/find as it's tucked back off the street, but worth the look. Limited off...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my new favorite restaurants!!!!Imanas has a wide selection of dishes to choose from, and the prices are pretty affordable! My boyfriend and I came here for his birthday, it's important to make...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
sushi was fresh, portions were great, service was good. nice decor. parking... it's on king street, deal w/ it.
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went there friday night, with my husband, at around 7 p.m. and had to wait about 30 min. not bad for not having a reservation. We finally sat down and ordered about 8 dishes between us because we...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We wanted to sit at the bar but was told it was full for that evening and we couldnt make reservations as well so we walked in but thank goodness, they were able just to accomodate the 2 of us within...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had to pick a restaurant that my wife wanted to take me for my yakudoshi, so after reading the good reviews, I decided on Imanas Tei. I was expecting a lot from here, and overall, it was pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not good for parties of 10 and a baby! Tables were too small to accommodate the shabushabus and chanko nabes! Wasn't happy with the shabushabu, no taste and for 28.50 per person, we thought it was too...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious!! Went with my parents and it was like we were transported to a restaurant in Japan. Our waiter was really helpful and helped us order. We ordered the Chanko Nabe - sooooO much seafood....
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
SOOO good. the shabu shabu there is really good. sushi is very good. i felt like i was eating sushi in japan again. the service is very good too the owners are very nice. and must try japanese...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best Izakaya in Honolulu, no doubt. I just wrote a review for Sushi Izakaya Gaku, they are a very close second.Imanas has an awesome menu. Very diverse and something for everyone. If you have...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a huge fan of this place! My only wish was that my vacation was longer, so I could go back to Imanas-Tei. On our vacation we tried all the highly recommended Izakaya places, and Imanas Tei was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This review is for Teri C. Hi Teri!! I'm writing a Hawaii review! And Teri if you are ever out in Honolulu, you must go here. I know you will like it! We stopped by here, based on a recommendation...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
most favorite sushi spot in honolulu.parking is very difficult and they do not take reservations other than when they first open at 6pm? the wait can scare you off easily, but if u manage to get in;...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One word. Dynamite. It was amazing, so creamy and delicious, hands down the best dynamite I've ever had, and I love baked mayo like no one's business so trust me, I've tried dynamite at every...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Would give it 4.5 stars if I could.One of the best Izakaya style restaurants in Hawaii, just a notch below Tokkuri Tei and Gaku Izakaya, IMO.Parking is a challenge. Only a 6 or 7 stalls service the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love their Chanko Nabe here - It's so delicious. Assorted vegetables, meat, and seafood in a savory broth... what's not to miss. At the end - once all the ingredients have been cooked and flavored...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Favorites were:- Chanko nabe: wide palette of ingredients, rich and flavorful broth, excellent udon to finish.- Butterfish misoyaki: marinated and grilled to rich, savory, and unctuous perfection; the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the food. Try the nabe! It's huge.
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been three or four times and always best izakaya food in honolulu. Went last night but had to wait 45 minutes for a table of 4 at 7pm, but still great experience. Favorites from last night in no...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After all the rave reviews and hearing from all the Japanese transpants that this is their favorite restaurant I decided to take my family here. It was good, but maybe not the best place I've ever...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dining at Imanas Tei has become an annual tradition for my trips back to the island. Talk about the best sushi restaurant and those in the know will surely mention Imanas. The family owned...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"The food was divine! The crispy rice was so good...hard to get reservations...but so worth it..yummy! Best place to get Japanese in Honolulu...great ambience too...tricky parking"
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Imanas is one of my favorites, a place you can count on for good izakaya food and a wonderful atmosphere. Parking can be a pain though.I haven't had their shabu shabu in years but from what I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A fantastic izakaya that wonderfully emulates places in Japan.I've never been to Imana's, even though I've heard of the place several times over the years. One night, the decision was made to go to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have had one of the most enjoyable meals in my life here at this simple, low key and local Japanese restaurant. I do not say that lightly as I live in New York and am an obsessive foodie who lives...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, screw the king crab dynamite. You MUST order Seafood dynamite. It is ten times bigger (ok, maybe 5 times) and the flavor is amazing. Broiled Japanese mayonaise over scallop, salmon, abalone and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
you want izakaya, you come to imas tei.
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
so for absolutely fabulously yummy and delicious japanese food, come to imanas!tip: if you come before 7pm you can make reservations, which is a good idea. this place gets super duper busy!must eats:...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
one of my favorite shabu shabu places,,,as for the sushi not too impressed. i still go there though...since there selection is pretty good and nowadays you don't have to wait that long.
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe I should've braced for this, and of course this review is coming from a naive tourist, but damn the prices are more expensive than I would've ever expected. Yes, this is Hawaii, but is importing...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place with a comfortable and sleek setting with a Japanese flair. The food is very authentic. You need to try the Chanko Nabe. Its good if you have 3 - 4 people for the Chanko Nabe....
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The service at this restaurant is outstanding. Our waiter was extremely friendly and attentive. The chanko nabe was delicious and when the waiter poured rice in the leftover soup......delicious. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Imanas Tei is sleek inside. They make you feel ever so welcome. About a dozen people welcome you the minute you step in the door. Sweet! The menu is several pages and they don't insult your...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! We go there at least 3 times a month. It's always the same friendly workers (Takako, Iko, Tomo) and they are so nice. On top of that, the food is delicious. The shabu shabu is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent Japanese food!
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the shabu shabu here! The sushi and sashimi are always super fresh. Nice selection of cold sake. Imanas is my absolute favorite restaurant for Japanese cuisine. Service is fast and friendly....
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
11/3/08 Update...Imana's NEVER LETS ME DOWN....Been going a couple of times a month..sometimes weekly and it has been consistently delicious!..Never had a bad meal or service here!...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! This place realigns your tastebuds for sushi. I cant eat store-bought sushi now because of it - but thats a good thing! it was busy and the waitstaff couldnt really handle it, but i liked the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was awesome! One of our servers at the hotel we were staying at recommended this place to us and we were so glad she did! They do not take reservations, or at least not for 2 people, so we...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best sushi restaurant east of Japan. Great service, and reasonably priced. Expect a wait, but its worth it... if you can find it!
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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Our family has eaten there several times. The atmosphere is like a traditional Japanese izakaya. The food is very tasty. Their speciality is chanko nabe. Parking is somewhat limited and you need to make...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Booyah. The real deal. Sat at the sushi bar and had the works, up to an including Uni, which was fabulously fresh. Best sushi we had in Hawai'i. Sort of tucked away, but worth the journey!
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Always a good meal and great folks...be prepared to know your Japanese food. Make it a point to try the Shabu Shabu with at least a few Sake's (cold of course) and order a variety of the sushi...it is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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Imanas is a gorgeous restaurant disguised by a humble exterior. They even serve their dishes on pretty platters. the choices are plentiful, the prices are high, and rarely is there any English being spoken....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was my #1 place to eat before I left Hawaii. Although Manabu san is not there anymore, I will stil go there for their awesome chanko nabe. My girlfriends and I went there last night and had a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! We had dinner here last night. It was very busy, but we only had to wait a few minutes. We had several kinds of sushi and some of the izakaya little plates and the big Chanko Nabe for 2. It's a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I could eat there everyday. I love the salad dressing on the toss greens, agedashi tofu, tonkatsu skewers, sushi, grilled fish, teriyaki chicken, chanko nabe (love the fishcake and udon), the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a hidden treasure for tourists....great authentic japanese food for very very decent price. You have to try the Chonku-Nabe, it's a hotpot of a bunch of combination. Customer service is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Don't ever judge a book by its cover. Imanas is a gorgeous restaurant disguised by a humble exterior. They even serve their dishes on pretty platters... (pretty platters... say that 10 times fast!)...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The doorway here is actually a portal that leads to a stylish, warmly decorated, Izakaya in Tokyo. Here good food choices are plentiful, the prices are high, and rarely is there any English being...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the place. Anytime my husband and I come home. (We live in California now) We have to go to Imanas Tei. The nabe is awesome! It is a must. Get the nabe and some sushi. This place is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very shibui...good for the senses - taste, smell, sight, hearing, overall feel and ambiance.....sushi is exceptional...sit at the bar..they know what is best for you and can tell you everything...and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely one of the best, ever. I live in San Francisco and have Japanese at least once a week; Imanas Tei beats them all. If you have been disappointed by the unfortunate choices in Waikiki, take a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Freaking awesome izakaya. Awesome food and drinks. Of mention was the Lobster dynamite, king crab, and hamachi kama (baked yellowtail collar). As others have mentioned, definitely make reservations...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really love Imanas Tei, at least I used to. I used to go there every week; at least. I don't think it has changed much, I might have burned out on it. Their Chanko Nabe is the best. What a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've become quite the sushi connoiseur in California. My dad took me here telling me it's one of the best. Sure, the food is good, but I wasn't particularly fond of their fish. I definitely h ave...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hubby & I went to Imanas Tei for the 1 millioneth time last night. A good friend introduced us to this hidden gem about 6 years ago and we've been addicted ever since. High-quality restaurants where...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Could you get shabu shabu any better? NO!!! Your ruined for anywhere else. Service is always fabulous!!!!! Worth the wait anyday.
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. What a hidden little jewel on King St. Went here early on a Wednesday evening. We were immediately greeted by the host who was a little frazzled we didn't have reservations AND it was already...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I totally know I'm going to regret it for writing this review. I really hesitated to bring this place under the public eye for fear of it becoming too popular. The lines are long enough as it is to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love imanas tei!! everything here is awesome. the sushi, the shabu shabu and all the little izakaya dishes are yummy!!! it's fun to go here with a bunch of people so that you can order several...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Worth the wait! Awesome food! Great ambiance. Service is the best. I never had any problems. The food is impeccable! Crowded! There is a reason to the wait! Everyone knows the food is good and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A little bit less casual than your typical izakaya, Imanas Tei is tucked away in a hard to find location but once you find it, you will be quite happy you made the journey.The space is an immaculately...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2005
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