Dropped by Kikuya in Kaneohe for dinner tonight. Hidden away in a light industrial area on Kahukipa Street, the parking here is limited day and night. We lucked out and got the space right in front. I got the #2 dinner special – sashimi, tempura, and salmon shioyaki. All meals come with miso-shiru and namazuke. Rice comes family-style serve yourself with chawan and an ohitsu, arriving along with a pot of genmai-cha and teacups . The miso and namazuke were both fine (C), and the sashimi was cut from good quality fish (B+). The salmon was large in plan area, but thin. It was seasoned fine, and of good quality origin (B). I’m still not exactly certain how it was cooked, since the surface looked more fried than grilled. The tempura was crispy and not oily at all (B). There were two long beans, a carrot and Japanese eggplant slice, and two shrimp. The shrimp were on the small size. The dipping sauce was a little on the sweet side for my tastes. There was a little scoop of potato salad (C-) and some salad greens with thousand island dressing (C+) to garnish the plate. Not bad. Probably the best Japanese food on the Windward side.
They do take out also. I’m not sure how this place is related to the original Kikuya that used to be down on the makai side of Kamehameha Highway across from Pizza Hut. If I recall correctly, the place changed hands a few times, then moved to its current location. When we were there, it was busy, and the tables were filled as soon as one party left. The new location is much larger than the original, maybe about twice the size with a dozen or so tables.
About $14 USD plus tax and tip
Recommended
Three out of four grinning dining monkeys
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