This spot, perpetually packed with locals, is the best of the mid-range izakaya, a Japanese pub with snacks made for sharing. Don’t miss the fresh, homemade tofu sampler (it will change your opinion of tofu forever); mochi agedashi (fried sticky rice balls in dashi); daikon salad, an explosion of textures; and the fresh fish carpaccio. Finish off with the fried sweet potato mochi.
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Gazen
2840 Kapiolani Blvd., Honolulu
Our Rating
Neighborhood
Manoa Valley/Moiliili/Makiki
Hours
Thurs–Tue 4:30–11pm
Phone
808/737-0230
Prices
Plates $7–$50
Cuisine Type
Japanese/Sushi
Web site
Gazen
Other
Reservations recommended
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