11 thoughts on “Cheap Eats Honolulu: Japanese Noodle Shops”
davin
Marukame is great, but it can get pricey since everything is ala carte. plus, parking is always a challenge in Waikiki. The noodles are amazing, though.
Jimbos is good too. My wife likes their udon, i like their curry… mmmm. i think i might have to go there tonight. 😀
Victoria
Love to eat at all the local places. Was really saddened that the International Marketplace was torn down and high end stores will be replacing all the fun and affordable shops. I loved eating in the food court..it was good and easy on the wallet. Will be coming to Hawaii for a month in September.
Michael
Parking isn’t easy at Jimbo’s, either, but unless you’re staying in Waikiki, getting there for lunch — or sunset drinks – can be a real headache. We love Jimbo’s and like to head there for lunch on a rare “cold day” in Honolulu when steaming udon fits the bill. The bill at Jimbo’s, by the way, rates it as a bargain.
pete
For Marukame in Waikiki on Kuhio, try looking for meter parking on Seaside and Aloha Drive or on Nohonani St. The meters during the week day, there are parking spaces available. Week nights and weekends, the condo folks fill the meters. On Nohonani there is a parking lot walking toward Ali Wai. These streets are just south of Kuhio, Peter
Robin C.
My first stop used to be Margaritaville but since it closed,it is now marukame
I go at least 2 or 3 times during my stay.
Richard C
taking a trip to OGG from MCO in mid to late March 2020.
Would it be feasible to go with Southwest using a stay over on the West coast?
Thanks, for all your insight!
Richard C
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Richard.
Yes that should be fine. Two tickets, as you know.
Aloha.
Shin
My understanding is that the ones in California, while similar, are not part of the same ownership group. The ones in CA are called Marugame instead of Marukame.
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Shin.
Thanks for the insight. We too wondered what was with the one letter difference in spelling. That having been said, they are all on the same website.
Aloha.
Deb
I have to ask – how did table monitor make sure people did not linger? Sometimes we like to linger.
Marukame is great, but it can get pricey since everything is ala carte. plus, parking is always a challenge in Waikiki. The noodles are amazing, though.
Jimbos is good too. My wife likes their udon, i like their curry… mmmm. i think i might have to go there tonight. 😀
Love to eat at all the local places. Was really saddened that the International Marketplace was torn down and high end stores will be replacing all the fun and affordable shops. I loved eating in the food court..it was good and easy on the wallet. Will be coming to Hawaii for a month in September.
Parking isn’t easy at Jimbo’s, either, but unless you’re staying in Waikiki, getting there for lunch — or sunset drinks – can be a real headache. We love Jimbo’s and like to head there for lunch on a rare “cold day” in Honolulu when steaming udon fits the bill. The bill at Jimbo’s, by the way, rates it as a bargain.
For Marukame in Waikiki on Kuhio, try looking for meter parking on Seaside and Aloha Drive or on Nohonani St. The meters during the week day, there are parking spaces available. Week nights and weekends, the condo folks fill the meters. On Nohonani there is a parking lot walking toward Ali Wai. These streets are just south of Kuhio, Peter
My first stop used to be Margaritaville but since it closed,it is now marukame
I go at least 2 or 3 times during my stay.
taking a trip to OGG from MCO in mid to late March 2020.
Would it be feasible to go with Southwest using a stay over on the West coast?
Thanks, for all your insight!
Richard C
Hi Richard.
Yes that should be fine. Two tickets, as you know.
Aloha.
My understanding is that the ones in California, while similar, are not part of the same ownership group. The ones in CA are called Marugame instead of Marukame.
Hi Shin.
Thanks for the insight. We too wondered what was with the one letter difference in spelling. That having been said, they are all on the same website.
Aloha.
I have to ask – how did table monitor make sure people did not linger? Sometimes we like to linger.
Hi Deb.
She wasn’t rude or anything, but she kept it moving, clearing tables and such, which is why the line wasn’t even longer.
Aloha.