Best Hawaiian Restaurant Cambridge Near Me

Yaritza Pena: This place is IT for me - the real deal! I've had the pleasure of eating here several times and, even though the hours are limited and I live nowhere near this place, I go out of my way to treat myself to this authentic poke expereince with pleasure. Everything has been delicious, but the oka ahi and spicy salmon poke are my go-tos - and the fried chicken! The guava and pinapple cakes are to die for. The staff is always so warm too - I love seeing the smiley guy at the register. Manoa you have my heart!

Adam Greenberg: My only problem with Manoa is that everything is so good and I never know what to choose.Recommended dishes Mac Salad, Pineapple Cake, Kalua Pig, Poke, Musubi, Spicy Tuna, Ahi Shoyu …More

Erin Mcmahon: They were so nice & the poke was amazing. I got the spicy tuna and salmon shoyu in a bowl and it was all so fresh and delicious. Thank you guys so much!! ❤️

Alan Lee: Amazing place for authentic island food and amazing owners and staff!

Mauro Braunstein: Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Mac Salad, Poke, Musubi, Poke Bowls, Spicy Tuna, Ahi Shoyu, SaladMore

Felix G: So so good! We’ll be back to try the other poke variants. 10/10Recommended dishes Poke …More

Abi Doctor: Best poke spot in the area!Recommended dishes Poke …More

Jeff Morgan: Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5More

Yin Guan: A gem of a place. Love the shoyu salmon, pickles, cakes. Good people and good vibes too.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

Revekka Gershovich: Loved the poki bowl. Seemed more authentic than anything that I have ever eaten! Tasted great! And the person at the cashier played ukulele, and everybody sang. It was so great!!! I really loved it!

Rob Kulesa: All their poke is gluten free! They use tamari instead of soy sauce. Staff was super helpful and friendly, and they didn’t skimp on the portion either. A little pricey but can’t complain about that for the quality and taste!

Tommy Tow: Best authentic Hawaii poke behind Hawaii. The food is great and staff are very friendly. This is a place worth driving to for poke. I highly recommend it. You wouldn't be disappointed, only thing is they do sell out, so order early online. If you're not into raw fish. They do have fried chicken and Kalua pork, too. Everything is good. Oh, don't forget the desserts. Delicious

David Wolkofsky: Vegetarian options: Fish and tofu

Audrey Ng: Manoa is my absolute favorite spot for poke. The poke is always fresh with high quality fish and the authentic Hawaiin dishes and treats are delicious. Don't sleep on the fried chicken too! The staff is always friendly and great to chat with. Would highly recommend!Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Ahi Shoyu, Poke, Ahi Shoyu Poke Bowl, Poke Bowls, Pineapple Cake, Musubi, Flour Fried Chicken, Spicy Tuna …More

Lucas Oliver: Delicious fish, pork, crispy fried chicken, and sauces! Really good.

Kara R: Oh em gee, this place is amazing.We barely made it to Manoa before they closed and while most places kinda give you the stink eye for showing up so late, we were greeted with smiles.We got:-Fried chicken- Pork- Smoked BBQ salmon (it might have a different name, workin' off my memory)- Spicy tuna- Extra Mac salad on the side- Pineapple dessert + Guava dessertAnd they were all exceptional! Fair prices, huge portions (I would be impressed if you could finish your poke bowl with all the protein + sides they give you), quality food, superior service. We will be back for sure.

Lillian Holland: If I could, I would eat literally every single meal of every single day here. It is ridiculous how delicious every single thing is and how nice everyone is. Their fish is so fresh it practically dissolves in your mouth. You don't even really need to chew it. The salmon belly lives in my dreams, I think about it a concerning amount. And the pineapple cake is just the most perfect dessert. I'm struggling to put into words how fantastic every part of this place is. My husband and I have a limited takeout budget (thanks inflation) and we still literally eat here almost every week. We joke that it's our Manoa budget. Seriously why are you still reading this just go there. I promise you won't regret it.

Thomas Lee: Great authentic Hawaiian poke and even better service. The poke was super fresh and flavorful. I was even given another drink on the house because my first was accidentally frozen. The food service was quick and portion sizes were generous

ZY T. (zy): My favorite is the Salmon Shoyu.

Michelle Levine: Chef Chris’s omakase experience is wonderful. The fish is so fresh and prepared in a very traditional way (just like you find in Japan). The experience is very personal and special - he walks you through everything he is doing and answers questions thoughtfully and respectfully. He is a clearly a master of his craft. I will definitely go back. Best omakase in boston!

Siddharth Jejurikar: My partner and I just had the most wonderful anniversary omakase dinner here. Chef Chris’s dedication to using the best ingredients with no preservatives and doing everything in-house shines through in the excellent food. Would highly recommend contacting the Chef to set up your dining experience, this restaurant is a gem in the area and He is very invested in giving you a memorable experience. Although not traditional to an omakase and requiring extra work, he spent several hours to incorporate our love for Unagi into the most amazing final course of eel for our meal, as an example. Momi Nonmi has quite the curated Sake collection as well!

Christopher Schlieve: Truly an exceptional omakase experience. I have lived overseas, traveled to Kyoto/Tokyo, and have frequented several omakase establishments in Boston and New York, including Sushi Zo, Masa, O-Ya, Uni , Umami Omakase, etc. if you haven’t experienced Momi Nonmi, you are truly missing out.We have been frequent visitors since they opened in 2017. Chef Chris is exceptionally passionate about his craft and delivering a personal experience. Prior to the dining experience, he specially reaches out to you to tailor your experience to include “favorites” that you request and provides an intimate presentation during your visit. He is creative, curious and believes in serving only the best to his customers. For those inexperienced, he takes great care in crafting a course that explores the freshest and most seasonal ingredients. If you want an experience that reflects the level of care, precision and passion you’d expect in Japan, this is your place! Sign up for the Instagram and email list so you don’t miss out on pop ups and takeout options not on their website. You won’t regret it!

Ishan Nag: Dine in: Yes Outdoor seating: No Takeout: Yes Curbside pickup: NoMore

Jea Kim: Interesting takeout specials from an omakase place.Recently got their uni donburi, jigoku chirashi, and the regular chirashi, and everything was superb. The ordering process was a bit complicated as it required me to fill out a long Google form and a phone call at specific time frame for payment. Nevertheless, it was definitely worth the hassle. Uni donburi was topped with staggering amount of uni, and the array of sushi bits on the chirashi don was also unique and interesting. Uni here was less briny and more creamy and buttery than what I’m used to, but I enjoyed it. On the other hand, the quality of the sushi on top of the chriashi was not the best, but understandable given the price.Overall, this place definitely stands out in East Cambridge for its inventive sushi dishes. Chef Chris also seemed to be a creative and detail-oriented itamae, and I would definitely return to try his omakase.

Teddy Kitchen: Incredibly intimate and high level culinary experience. Chef Chris is a master of his craft, and it was great to hear him explain all of the dishes and ingredients and the tremendous amount of thought and work put into everything. One of the best meals I have ever had.

Seong Hwang: Dine in: Yes Takeout: Yes Delivery: YesMore

William Shinevar: Absolutely fantastic omakase experience. Worth every penny and chef Chris is a wonderfully funny guy! I especially loved the Japanese baby Spanish mackerel nigiri and the tofu-sesame crab appetizer.

Kaitlin B: Best fish in Boston

Adam Burke: Sublime omakase where the fish is the star! An amazing meal from Chef Chris.

fRobert Myers: Phenomenal take out sushi and other food by an amazing chef. The ordering process is a little complicated, but it's worth it for the specials Chef Chris periodically offers. I honestly can't wait to try indoor dining when things look better.

Ryan Pitts: Personal Omakase dinner with Chef Chris was one of the best dining experiences we ever had! Just two of us with the chef having a cultural learning experience plus enjoying some delicious fresh nigiri! Several ingredients were made in house, the fish were delivered that day, and the sake selection paired perfectly. Highly recommend. Great option during COVID as Chris takes many precautions and keeps the place clean!

Tiffany Leung: By far, the best sushi around. I appreciate Chef Chris’s thoughtfulness when he prepares the meals - he labels the container, outlining the sequence in which you should eat the fish, and includes a spreadsheet, indicating which fish is what. Of course you can eat in whatever order you want, but the flavor is optimal in the order he lays out. Tastes just like the sushi I had in Tokyo. Seriously. Fish is so fresh.

Elias Torchalla: If you are looking for an elegant dining experience this is not your place.If you are looking for an outstanding food and palate experience this is you place!In times of covid things are different. In this case covid had a positive side effect. Chef Chris had us as his only guests for the Omakase and it was amazing. He paid great attention to detail from the selection of the sake to the last course of the Omakase. The preparation and quality of ingredients was outstanding and hard to rival.If it weren't for the price tag, we would come every week, but then it would not be special anymore!We will definitely be back though...

Celeste Fahnert: We had an amazing Omakase dinner and it was perfection. Fantastic, unique dishes and some great sake. I highly recommend reaching out to the chef and setting up your done in experience. It's a small place and I believe he is only doing two seatings per night right now. We had the entire place to ourselves

Sid Brobst: One of my go-to places to eat. convenient location, neat, and fantastic service. Very good job!

Julia Liburdi: I grew up in Tokyo, Japan and have been living in the US for the past 7 years. This is without a doubt the most authentic Japanese flavors I’ve had in the US. It feels like home. The twist of Hawaiian fusion makes it that much more interesting. Everyone who is interested in real Japanese food needs to try this place.

Linda Yao: Where the spam is fancy and the wagyu is down-home. High quality yet low key. Great for a party or solo the bar.

Jieyuan “Jerry” Wu: One of the best dining experience in town!

Beta Zed: Awesome place. More people should eat here. I’ve now been a few times and I really find the food an amazing take on a Japanese izakaya. While the dishes are not the traditional ones you would expect, the flavors are very bold and balanced; you will still recognize them as Japanese. There is also an undertone of Hawaiian influences to some dishes which adds more creativity to the menu. Anyway, check this place out...the restaurant name is a bit unusual and the location might be a little out of the way, but definitely make the effort to try this hidden gem!

Ian Marlier: Delicious and comfortingFood: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Miso Soup …More

YAMADA Nobuyuki: Food: 4/5|Service: 3/5|Atmosphere: 3/5More

Thomas Farrell: Fantastic food. Polite staff. The location has a number of small open Japanese restaurants, like a food hall but it was there before food halls were a thing.Food: 5/5|Service: 4/5|Atmosphere: 4/5Recommended dishes Breaded Chicken Cutlet Curry Dinner, Salad, Miso Soup …More

Tunc Oz: A hidden gem, incredible prices and portions.

j l: Enormous portions, cheap, and deliciousRecommended dishes Chicken Tatsuta Set …More

Kyle Becker: Recommended dishes Breaded Chicken Cutlet Curry Dinner, Gyu DonMore

David Kim: Won’t even follow basic instruction - asked to get the sauce on the side and they drenched my katsu in their awful sauce.

Lydia Chew: This cafe is part of the mall's "food court" and eating here was a really strange experience. As a first-time customer, I was quite confused with what to do or where to wait. It turns out that you first get in line and order, but you aren't seated right away. The idea is that you'll be seated around the time that the food is ready, as a way to minimize how long you're sitting there. I can respect the reasons for that, but it definitely isn't my preferred style of dining. Apparently, several of the spots in the food court operate in the same way, including the adjacent ramen place, though I haven't tried it yet.Pictured are the saba miso set (bottom) and chicken tatsuta set (top). I love fish and usually opt for salmon, but I was convinced to try the mackerel, a "traditional Japanese favorite" (according to the menu). The mackerel had a few bones but was fine. There was quite a lot of sauce, which I was glad to use as a topping for my rice. However, the salad was pretty bland and uneventful, and I was just a little confused by the potato. It was okay, but I had just never seen that combination in Japanese cuisine before.I didn't finish all the food - not necessarily because the portions were that large, but just because it wasn't that tasty to me. I think I may have been more interested in the salmon veggie don instead.The dishes here aren't very expensive, but I'd probably opt for a different option instead of trying the food here again. While I understand the reason for it, I didn't love feeling rushed out of there, which definitely colored my perception of this spot.Vegetarian options: not a lot of vegetarian options

Juewei Dong: Great culet Don and Gyu Don, tender protein with just the right amount of seasoning. The price is also very reasonable. I’ve been to restaurants that charge you way more for much less quality Donburis. If you want an affordable takeout but don’t want to compromise the food quality, Cafe Mami is one of the greatest choices in Cambridge area.

Siyi Lin: Good Japanese comfort food at an affordable price. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. Small but clean interior, likely to be busy but the line will move quickly. My party got the Gyudon, breaded chicken cutlet curry, and the hamburger steak curry. (My personal favorite is the gyudon because I love sweet and savory meat). The chicken was surprisingly tender as well.

Sarah Lu: Solid prices for the food. Would recommend the Hamburg or chicken dishes—small restaurant w very limited seating but cozy ambience and nice comfort food.

chunwei dong: I went there by myself around 3 PM saying I wanted to dine in. But the waitress didn’t seem pleasant for single dine in. She sent me outside to look at the menu on the wall for takeout. I looked at people dining in there and asked her “ what time did you stop taking dine in “. Then she asked me for the third time if I want to dine in like I was doing something awfully wrong. I confirmed. Then she yelled like there’s no tomorrow “ table B for 1 person” in that 70 sqf space. For the first time I’ve ever experienced such a discrimination for being just 1 person even though there’s nobody else waiting. food is salty and taste boring. It may deserves two or three stars but the service I receive really brought down the whole experience.

Simon Zhang: Really hits the spot. I think it's cash only.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Pork Cutlet Curry …More

Ku Ni: Both Yaki Beef and Saba Miso sets are a bit salty. Cash onlyParking: A couple of paid street parking outside Lesley University Porter CampusFood: 4/5|Service: 3/5|Atmosphere: 4/5Recommended dishes Saba Miso Set Parking space Somewhat difficult to find parking Parking options Paid street parking …More

김christine: Overall, it's fine. But the sauce is very sweet. They only accept cash.Food: 3/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 3/5 …More

Mari: Don’t get the udon.Do get the beef rice dish (yaki don) with extra beef.

Victoria P: The hambagu is definitely the standout dish. The portion size is sooo filling but you can also order an upsized hambagu steak. I love all of the sauces and that it comes with a little baked potato as well. The hambagu itself is always perfectly cooked and so juicy. I’ve had it through uber eats as well and haven’t experienced any loss of quality.Overall you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu— it’s also such a great deal for the price!However it’s very very small with limited seating so plan to arrive early or wait ~15-20 min during busy times.

Jason Wong: Exceptional food and quick service. Inexpensive and large portions. Same recipes for over 20+ years. My go to place for when I want something fast and still healthy.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Parking space Plenty of parking Parking options Paid parking lot, Free street parking, Paid street parking …More

P O: The Thai waitress who works here is extremely rude.

Peter Healey: Super delicious food