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ZIGU, Honolulu, HI

ZIGU

4.6
4.6
1361 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 64 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
~AUTHENTIC JAPANESE CUISINE INSPIRED BY HAWAII'S FRESH & LOCAL INGREDIENTS~
We created ZIGU in order to share our passion for fine cuisine with the people of Hawaii.
We have been fortunate to acquire the perfect building for our restaurant. The restaurant was once a wooden low-riseApartment building which was constructed in 1939. This has allowed us to create a cozy atmosphere that wouldn’t have beenpossible in a more modern building.

The key to the perfect dining experience is fresh local ingredients, prepared by chefs dedicated to the art of cooking. Here at ZIGU, you will enjoy dishes such as juicy Japanese omelettes made with fresh local eggs, sushi made from freshly caught fish.We also have SAKE and Shochu varieties that perfectly complement these dishes.
~Important notice for our OHANA ~
We are asking customers to limit their dining experience to 2 hours when we have high volume booking.
Thank you for your understanding.
＊Happy hour exclusionday: 12/23/2024~1/1/2025

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Izakaya, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 16:00–23:30 Happy Hour Daily 16:00–18:00
  • Phone number
    (808) 212-9252
  • Website
    http://www.zigu.us/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    413 Seaside Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815-2667
  • Area
    Waikiki
  • Parking details
    2 Hours Validated parking available at Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach with a purchase of $30 or more.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Menu

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What 1,361 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Healthy

  • Oahu

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
ZIGU is a culinary gem in Waikiki, celebrated for its "amazing food" and "exceptional service." The restaurant offers a creative fusion of traditional Japanese dishes with local Hawaiian ingredients, featuring "fresh, delicious" options like the ZIGU Roll and Mochiko Fried Chicken. Guests rave about the "welcoming and professional" staff, especially David, who enhances the dining experience. With a cozy ambiance and excellent sake selections, ZIGU is a must-visit for a memorable dining experience in Hawaii.

1,361 Reviews

  1. Paul

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great ambiance in a tucked away spot away from the waikiki crowds.

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    VIP

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Probably one of the best Izakaya's in Waikiki! Always love this place.

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  3. Sunny

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been here a few times since 2020. Great place to eat and drink. In and outdoors with Friendly service. Highly recommended.

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  4. Vanessa

    VIP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We visit at least monthly and receive outstanding and consistent service and food quality. Definitely a top favorite for me, friends and family!
    ZIGUResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you so much for your visit and kind words! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our service and menu. We will continue to do our best to make our guests happy! ALOHA :)

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  5. Shannon

    VIP

    New York City

    92 reviews

    5.0

    92 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always make a point to visit Zigu when in town. The food is ALWAYS fantastic and the service great! Highly recommend and plan to return again soon!
    ZIGUResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you very much for your kind words. We truly enjoyed reading about your experience dining with us. We are so glad to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed your time here. We look forward to welcoming you again soon! Mahalo!

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  6. ElirazG

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was different, delicious and great service! We enjoyed
    ZIGUResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you very much for visiting us! We are truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed our food and service. It would be an honor to welcome you back again in the future. ALOHA!

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  7. Shannon

    Hawaii

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This used to be one of our top favorite places for drinks and dinner but everything just seems slightly different now. The potato salad was the best I ever had but has been changed slightly and now is just good and not great. Tempura is not as crispy and perfect anymore, soba smells like it was cooked in tap water and not filtered water now. Just overall something changed in the kitchen. No big welcome when coming in and leaving anymore as well. Still ok to good but not great anymore unfortunately.
    ZIGUResponded on 13 December 2024
    Thank you for visiting us. However, we sincerely apologize that we were unable to fully meet your expectations. We take your feedback seriously and will work to improve. Thank you for sharing your valuable input.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. KANAE

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    お料理も美味しくて、従業員の方も気さくで親切でした。 ハワイに来るといつも来ています。 また伺います！！
    ZIGUResponded on 13 December 2024
    Thank you very much for visiting us! We are truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed the ZIGU experience. We would be honored to welcome you back on your next visit to Hawaii. MAHALO!

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  9. Jannie

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Everything was great. Food came out fast. Everything was delicious. Our server was nice and made some great suggestions. I just wish she came by a little more often. Overall 10/10 I highly recommend. Flavors and freshness of the fish were amazing.
    ZIGUResponded on 13 December 2024
    Thank you so much for your visit and your kind feedback! We are truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed our food. It would be our pleasure to welcome you again in the near future. Mahalo nui loa!

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  10. 佳久

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    As a Hawaiian Japanese restaurant, it was very delicious. I had oboro tofu, tuna katsu, vegetable tempura, and sashimi. The salmon sashimi was rich and flavorful, with a good amount of fat. Each slice was about twice as thick as what you'd find in Japan. The price was a bit high, which is understandable given the weak yen.
    ZIGUResponded on 13 December 2024
    Thank you so much for your visit and your kind feedback! We are truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed our food. It would be our pleasure to welcome you again in the near future. Mahalo nui loa!

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

ZIGU offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 212-9252.

ZIGU is rated 4.6 stars by 1361 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 64 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for ZIGU

413 Seaside Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815-2667

Additional information

  • Area
    Waikiki
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 16:00–23:30 Happy Hour Daily 16:00–18:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Izakaya, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    2 Hours Validated parking available at Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach with a purchase of $30 or more.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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