Once a popular lunch wagon known for its Japanese fare, Yajima-ya Japanese and Local Cuisine is now a full-fledged restaurant situated on South King Street that serves lunch and dinner every day. Specializing in soba, udon, sushi, sashimi, plate lunches…
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: DAILY SPECIAL BENTO WITH RIB-EYE STEAK Yajima-ya Japanese and Local Cuisine churns out beloved traditional eats, all of which appeal to diners of any age. The eatery is well-known for its teishoku…
When my 2-year-old nephew was asked what he wants for Christmas, his response was a musubi. At first, I laughed at the thought of a child choosing a ball of rice wrapped in nori as a gift, but a few…
Prepare for bliss to pass through your lips, when you chow down on all the yummy food served at Yajima-ya Japanese and Local Cuisine on South King Street in Honolulu. True to its name, this comfy eatery with wooden tables…
“The best of both worlds” is an often-used saying that describes how the blending of unique items can be fused together to create a truly delightful experience. Yajima-ya Japanese and Local Cuisine has not only adopted the custom, but through…
The story of Yajima-ya Japanese and Local Cuisine has its charming roots in the Yajima Cosmo Service Station just across the way, on the opposite corner of Sheridan and South King Streets. It all began when the service station’s owner…
Yajima-ya Japanese and Local Cuisine on South King Street in Honolulu serves up a perfectly balanced combination of Japanese and local cuisine, like its name suggests, to the delight of hungry patrons. The roomy eatery seats 62 people in comfortable…
When I was a child, I thought tofu came from outer space. With its pale complexion, cube-like shape and jiggly yet firm texture, the blocks of bean curd seemed so alien. In fact, up until I hit my teen years,…
Yajima-ya Japanese and Local Cuisine offers a mix of traditional and modern, local-style Japanese fare. Diners can find anything from sashimi to hamburger steak on its vast menu. Located on the corner of South King and Sheridan Street, the restaurant…
As its name suggests, Yajima-ya Japanese and Local Cuisine offers an alluring array of entrees and menu sets that draw influences from Asia and Hawaii. After initially building its customer base as a popular food truck a handful of years…
