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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food is great! The waiting time is very poor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are no words to describe how happy I am, that I've tried Gaku before leaving Oahu.Trust me, it was THAT good! The company I had dinner with was totally unpleasant, but because the food &...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place - nice ambiance, clean, great food, great service. Service is friendly and professional, unlike many other sushi places in town. Portion size was smaller than expected but food quality...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This could be my new favorite sushi restaurant in Honolulu. I must admit that I know high quality fish as I research sushi restaurants, have read books on it and have conversations with the sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
one of the best sushi places fromw hat I hear...the food is more on the modern side, not your traditional izakaya. nice staff!!!
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
By far, Gaku is the best Izakaya style Japanese restaurant in town. I never really understood when people said that something was "better than sex" until I tried the Sea Urchin here. Dear God it was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
unbelievably horrible service. Price is ridiculous for the quality of the food. Fish isnt fresh and dressing for the salad was bought right from Don Quijote. Maybe cause I eat in Japan alot? Maybe...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I came here a long time ago and didn't like it.Parking is terrible and the food was not cheap or good.Can someone explain why this place gets such good reviews?
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The yellow tail tartare & the tako w/ basil taste absolutely ridiculous(in a good way). The person who compared a restaurant in hawaii to Tsukiji fish market is also ridiculous( not in a good way)....
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a fan !! Very quaint japanese restaurant w/ great food & service. Everything we ordered was delicious like the egg, sausage (My Fav), garlic steak...all good. The prices are reasonable , but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Inspiring Japanese food. I can't say it is authentic, because I'm not from Japan, though I'm Japanese. The food is very flavorful, and if you enjoy fish flavors, and aren't close minded, you will...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
MMMMMMMM the Natto Maguro wrapped with nori!!!!!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh a definite must try. Get reservations for sure! We ate an array of things but things that were memorable are the eggs. It had a kanji imprinted on it. It was so tender and flavorful. Tamago is so...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A friend and I tried this place based on the great reviews on yelp. First of all, it is a little alarming to see so many haole waiters. They were extremely friendly and knowledgeable, just a little...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
love it there. my husband and i consider this one of our fave spots! we've been there 2 x and each time was great. we had tuna tartare, ribeye steak, assorted sushi, dynamite, monk fish liver, hamachi...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Service here was excellent, the food was awesome and I loved the cozy atmosphere. There were a lot of items on the menu we didn't get to try so I'm sure we will be returning. Just make sure though...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There can definitely be long waits for this small restaurant. I can't fault them for being too successful though.I've tried a variety of things here, all ranging from good to really fricken awesome....
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First, let me just say that I had really high expectations of this place. Friends and fellow Yelpers can't stop raving so I had to check it out. I'm glad I did, but I wouldn't say it ranks as one of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Their ikura is amazing! All of their sushi is fresh and very very tasty. The ikura is slightly sweet and the best I've tasted in Hawaii. Every time I go I have at least 5 orders of this stuff! I would...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went to Gaku for the first time last Friday on a whim. We got really lucky and scored street parking right outside. It was 7:00 and we didn't have reservations, but a party of two at the sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
oh sooo yummy! I love all the sushi here, so fresh! the hamachi kama is the best i ever tried! the hubby loves the sake selection here! the udon is a must, with the yamaimo! the oysters are...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What's the Scoop?Awesome sushi joint. Very high quality. Very fresh. I think it's the best Sushi place on the Island. You can just taste it . The ambiance is very home like. Price:FairMust try:The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've driven by a million times and never noticed. The Yelp reviews caught my eye so we decided to give it a go.Overall, we were pleasantly surprised. I'm going to get straight to the point on this...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After reading the positive reviews about this place I had to check it out the first night I flew into Hawaii. It's an izakaya (tapas restaurant). Nice Japanese style atmosphere and the food was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
why don't i just continue this trend of positive reviews on this purveyor of salubrious and elaborate tastes? let's see, we had the omatsuri (pardon my spelling errors) that is made with among other...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best sushi I've ever had, excellent service, and an authentic Japanese atmosphere, so I'm told. We got last minute rezzies in the back room for a large party (one of our party is a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best sushi in honolulu...Great service and food. Everything we ordered was superb and delicious!!!
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fun! And tasty!It was a Saturday night, around 8. My buddy and I decided a bro-date was in order, and we headed to the sushi bar. We sat down in front of a really friendly sushi chef, who spoke...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
oh how i love these little izakaya joints. i just love places like gaku. the ambiance is nice, the food is great, the service friendly. what more can you ask? sure you might have to wait 30 minutes...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Boom. The best meal I've had in a long time.
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Having heard (and read) great reviews of this place, I decided to take the DH out for his bday recently. I made reservations about 3 wks in advance, and scored two seats at the sushi bar. We scored...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
you know how there are some places you just can't stop talking about? and you want to go back again and again and again? gaku is that place.i would suggest making a reservation, pray for parking, then...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Although I've only just eaten at Gaku for the first time, I was so impressed that I think it might be my favorite izakaya. My friends and I have always gone to Tokkuri-Tei, but the atmosphere, food...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As cliche as it sounds I'm a first time reviewer long time reader on Yelp. I should say thanks for a wonderful suggestion on this restaurant. I ate here just because of the reviews on Yelp.I came...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I must admit, other than the parking issues (which I don't deduct for) this place is as bomb as it gets. I never thought I would try fish bones but alas I did as it goes pretty damn good with a nice...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Overall the food was good and fresh. The down side was the service our udon took atleast 45mins to come and my ebi heads took another 30 minutes.
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
JUNK CATEGORYIt's a hassle to find parking.It's pricey.It's packed all the time.JUST SO-SO CATEGORYI wouldn't come here for the sushi. 2 pieces of ohtoro nigiri runs you $12. You can get bigger,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place owns.Seriously.I don't think any other Japanese restaurant on the island comes close to matching the quality of food and service here at Gaku. There are warm welcomes towards every visitor...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
*loudest irashaimase greeting i've ever heard... we had seats at the sushi bar, in front of the chef who was the loudest. haha.*limited amount of parking, we parked in the other restaurants lot....
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was told that this wasn't a kid-friendly place, but we decided to try it anyway. I called to make reservations and asked if they could provide a high chair, but they didn't have any. The guy that...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food is good. Some of their combinations sounded a little strange...so I didn't order them. I HIGHLY recommend the toro here. Definitely some of the best I've had. Do yourself a favor and order...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best restaurant in Honolulu, period!Food- Fabulous, it really is a great representation of excellent Izakaya. Very innovated dishes like the deep fried fish bone (like a fish potato chip), tofu jelly...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely amongst the best of the best! all daughter number 1 could keep saying all night was "i'm in heaven, i'm in heaven" (of course after "i'm hungry, i'm hungry"), daughter 2 never heard a peep...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had dinner my first night in Hawaii here. We couldn't get a reservation but were told that we could get there after 8:30 for a short wait. We got there a bit early and waited half an hour mostly...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Finally I tried this place. I always drive by and there is a few people always waiting outside. The food and service were excellent. The waiter recommended some things that we normally wouldn't...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We just tried this last night, and I have to say...I've never had Japanese food this good! When you get into the restaurant, you're greeted by the friendliest staff that treats you like a total...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gaku just popped my Japanese 5 Star Cherry on Yelp. I'm kinda stingy when it comes to 5 star ratings...but Gaku is deserving - MOS DEF.Homemade Tofu w/ Bonito Gelee **** Interesting (I'd rather have...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fine, small, mom and pop joint near arts district; service is lovely -- restrained, careful -- food is the over-the-top yummie. Hesitate to recommend because it's already hard to get a table; 4 place...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
hard to find. harder to find parking. even harder to find a table! still worth it. Eaten there 6 times and never disappointed. king crab roll, beef tongue salad, toasted fish bones, moriawase, baked...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy Yum Yum. We had dinner for 2 baby at Gaku the other night and it was truly excellent Japanese food. We really appreciated our waiter who went out of his way to get our "special orders" for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gaku has supplanted Tokkuri-Tei as my favorite izakaya, not just because of the food, but because of the atmosphere and service as well.Ambience - Cozy, unpretentious, relaxing music in the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gaku is way better than Sasabune. Better food, less pretentious staff, greater variety, and better ambience. While vacationing in Hawaii a local friend took us to Gaku. We ordered the deep fried fish...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best Japanese meals that I've had. The service was impeccable. We asked our server to create a meal for us and were pleased with what we got. Plus he selected things that we would've never...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not bad Not bad.. i like their sirloin steak.. and their sushi is extremely freshI recommend it!
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gaku is my favorite izakaya. The menu is extensive, but not to the point where they put things on the menu "just cause.." Everything is perfected and has a fine balance between traditional japanese...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A short review:Wonderful menu selection and excellent customer service. The only thing I really remember...the heavenly (broiled and tender) hamachi kama. It was so good, we ordered another.
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went there for our anniversary dinner. I will give it 3.5 stars. The decoration of the place is cozy and modern. The music was a little too loud. The service was very good. Parking is very limited...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The service was great and the food was wonderful. Have to try the fish bones which they toast. Crunchy and delicious. The sushi is great and I love the Garlic Steak. A definite MUST.Just can't say...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gaku is now my new favorite Sushi/Izakaya restaurant in Honolulu. Clam miso soup-$7 So simple but I think this was my favoriteTaraba no kyurimaki (king crab wrapped in cucmber cut into tiny...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Umai yo! Chotto konderu but sushi is always very fresh, portions are just right and its all tucked away in a cute little setup that's perfect for a date. Definitely a place to return to.
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If I hadn't gone over to Mitch's (see previous review) the day before, I probably would have given this place 5 stars. Nevertheless, this place is still a standout in terms of sushi. Their izakaya...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So friends of mine treated me to a wonderful dinner here during my recent visit. We had a party of three sitting at the bar; but overall, the place was pretty small, so I wouldn't consider going...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I was really looking forward to eating here as my friend who turned me on to Imana's recommended the place. The owner of Gaku formerly worked at Imana's and I absolutely love the food at Imana's....
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I found this little gem of a Japanese restaurant and it sparkles.I went with my friends to conclude my month long birthday celebration!There are so many dishes on the menu I wanted to try. I finally...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just found out that my favorite sushi man Manabu san opened his own izakaya. I went to check it out and had a great time. Manabu san is still the same and his spicy tuna is as good as ever!!! I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A quaint sushi restaurant located in a what seem like slumy area at night. Although, it was safe enough. Designed from ceiling to floor with wood; hardwood floors, tables and chairs, register counter,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A wonderfully charming izakaya.The decor reminds me of what Tokkuri-Tei used to be. It made me sad to see that many places like Tokkuri-Tei were abandoning the traditional Japanese decor for a more...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
when i eat here, i feel like i'm cheating on imanas. i think this place is better. i kinda feel like imanas is slipping on the quality and taste of their food. they have a completely different menu...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best places to eat sushi on the island. Feels like being in Japan again. Where else can you find fresh sanma sushi and fish bones expertly dried and salted in Hawaii? A great alternative...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite place to eat sushi (taking into account food, atmosphere, and service). It's intimate, stylish, unpretentious, and wonderfully delicious. Here the fish is ultra fresh (top notch daily...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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