Kihei, Maui · Azeka Makai

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Traditional izakaya favorites and modern Japanese dishes, all made with premium ingredients and genuine care. Something for every craving.

Kimchee Cucumber . $9

Potato Salad . $9

Japanese pub starters and shareable snacks to kick off your meal. Light, flavorful, and perfect with a cold beer or sake

Takowasabi たこわさび ............................ $12

Diced raw octopus tossed in a spicy wasabi marinade A classic izakaya starter.

Edamame 枝豆 ............................ $7

Steamed young soybeans, lightly salted. A staple at every izakaya.

Assorted Pickles 漬物盛り合わせ ............................ $9

Steamed young soybeaChef's selection of 4 kinds of traditional Japanese pickled vegetables.

Kimchee Cucumber きゅうりのキムチ風サラダ ............................ $9

Crisp cucumber glazed with our housemade kimchee sauce. Refreshing with a kick.

Wasabi Cream Cheese ............................ $9

Cream cheese marinated in wasabi soy sauce, served with crackers. Creamy and sharp.

Smoked Pickles Cream Cheese いぶりがっこ ............................ $9

Cream cheese with iburigakko (smoky Japanese pickled radish), served with crackers.

Potato Salad 自家製ポテトサラダ ............................ $9

Housemade Japanese-style potato salad with egg, carrot, and cucumber pickles. Creamier and lighter than the American version.

Ankimo (Monkfish Liver) あん肝 ............................ $14

Steamed monkfish liver (sometimes called the "foie gras of the sea") with ponzu, grated daikon, and green onion.

Tofu Miso Soup ............................ $4

Classic miso broth with silken tofu, seaweed, and green onion.

Add Ikura (salmon roe) +$8 · Add Mentaiko (spicy cod roe) +$6

Shrimp & Anago Tempura . $20

Soft Shell Crab . $20

Lightly battered and deep-fried to a crisp, golden shell. Japanese tempura is lighter and crunchier than Western-style fried food, letting the ingredients shine.

Shrimp Tempura海老の天ぷら ............................ $16

5 large shrimp in a light, crispy batter.

Vegetables Tempura野菜の天ぷら ............................ $15

Assorted seasonal vegetables, lightly fried.

No substitutions

Anago Tempura (Sea Eel)穴子の天ぷら ............................ $21

Conger eel, prized in Japanese cuisine for its delicate, sweet flavor. A lighter, more refined taste than freshwater eel (unagi).

Soft Shell Crab Tempuraソフトシェルクラブの天ぷら ............................ $20

Whole soft shell crab, fried until crispy. Eat the entire thing, shell and all.

5 Kinds Omakase . $58

Tuna Sashimi . $26

Hamachi . $24

Seared Mackerel . $18

Fresh raw fish, thinly sliced and served simply. Sashimi is all about the quality of the fish itself. "Omakase" means chef's choice, a selection of the best available that day.

SASHIMI PLATES

3 Kinds Sashimi Plateお刺身３種盛り合わせ ............................ $38

Tuna, salmon, and hamachi (yellowtail). A great introduction to sashimi.

No substitutions

5 Kinds Sashimi Plate Omakaseおまかせお刺身5種盛り合わせ ............................ $58

Chef's selection of five premium fish, showcasing the best available today.

No substitutions

INDIVIDUAL SASHIMI

Salmon

Rich, buttery, crowd favorite

Seared Pickled Mackerel

Torched, tangy, bold

Tuna

Clean, lean, deep red

Snapper

Firm, clean, delicate

Hamachi

Yellowtail, silky and mild

Scallop

Sweet, creamy, melt-in-mouth

Pork Gyoza . $10

Karage . $10

Hamachi Kama . $26

Ahi Belly Yu-an Yaki . $24

The heart of izakaya dining. Fried, grilled, and pan-seared dishes meant for sharing. Order a few and pass them around.

Pork Gyoza (Pan-Fried Dumplings) 焼き餃子 ............................ $10

6 crispy-bottomed pork dumplings with gyoza dipping sauce. Crunchy on the bottom, juicy inside.

Takoyaki (Octopus Fritters) たこ焼き ............................ $10

8 golden ball-shaped fritters filled with octopus, topped with savory brown sauce, mayo, bonito flakes, and seaweed.

Vegetable Spring Roll 野菜の春巻き ............................ $10

4 crispy deep-fried rolls with sweet chili dipping sauce.

Agedashi Tofu (Crispy Fried Tofu) 揚げ出し豆腐 ............................ $10

4 cubes of silken tofu, lightly fried and served in warm dashi broth with green onion and bonito flakes. Crispy outside, silky inside.

Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken) 鶏もも肉の唐揚げ ............................ $10

4 pieces of marinated chicken thigh, deep-fried until golden. Served with lemon and chili mayo. Crunchier and juicier than regular fried chicken.

Chicken Katsu or Pork Katsu (Breaded Cutlet) 豚カツ・チキンカツ ............................ $13

4 pieces of marinYour choice of panko-breaded chicken thigh or pork loin, deep-fried and served with rich brown katsu sauce.ated chicken thigh, deep-fried until golden. Served with lemon and chili mayo. Crunchier and juicier than regular fried chicken.

Hamachi Kama (Grilled Yellowtail Collar) はまちカマの塩焼き ............................ $26

The collar is the most prized cut of the fish, rich in fat and flavor. Grilled and served with ponzu. A true izakaya delicacy.

Miso Butter Fish (Black Cod) 銀鱈の西京焼き ............................ $22

Black cod marinated in a sweet, savory miso glaze and grilled. Flaky, buttery, and deeply flavorful.

Ahi Belly Yu-an Yaki (Grilled Tuna Belly) マグロのトロの幽庵焼き ............................ $22

The fatty belly of ahi tuna, marinated in a citrus soy glaze and grilled. Rich, tender, melt-in-your-mouth.

Grilled fish may take extra time during busy periods

Beef Sukiyaki . $32

Dashimaki Egg . $16

Okonomiyaki . $26

The dishes we're most proud of. These take extra time to prepare and represent the soul of Japanese comfort food. Worth every minute of the wait.

Dashimaki Egg (Japanese Rolled Omelette) だし巻き玉子 ............................ $16

Layer after layer of egg, gently rolled with dashi broth folded in. Served with grated radish and green onion. Soft, savory, and unlike any omelette you've had.

Add Stewed Beef +$9 · Add Ikura (salmon roe) +$8 · Add Mentaiko (spicy cod roe) +$6

Beef Sukiyaki (Japanese Hot Pot) すき焼き ............................ $32

Thinly sliced beef brisket simmered at your table with napa cabbage, onion, shirataki noodles, shitake mushrooms, and tofu in a sweet-savory sukiyaki broth. A communal, warming experience.

Prepared to order: 20-30 minutes. Dine-in only.

Okonomiyaki (Savory Japanese Pancake) お好み焼き ............................ $26

A thick, savory pancake griddled with cabbage, red ginger, and pork belly, then topped with sweet brown sauce, mayo, bonito flakes, and seaweed powder. Think of it as Japan's answer to a hearty crepe.

20-30 minutes

Black Tonkotsu . $19

Creamy Tonkotsu . $19

Rich, slow-simmered pork bone broth with handmade noodles. Every bowl comes with pork chashu (braised sliced pork), bok choy, woodear mushroom, green onions, and sesame seeds. Vegetable ramen substitutes fried tofu.

Creamy Tonkotsu Ramen 豚骨らーめん ............................ $18

The classic. Our original pork bone broth, milky-white and deeply savory from hours of simmering.

Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen 辛豚骨らーめん ............................ $19

Same rich tonkotsu broth with house-blended chili heat. Warming, not scorching.

Black Tonkotsu Ramen 焦がしにんにくの豚骨らーめん ............................ $19

Tonkotsu broth finished with burnt garlic oil (mayu). Deep, smoky, intensely savory. Our most popular bowl.

Shoyu Ramen 醤油らーめん ............................ $18

A lighter, soy sauce-based broth built on chicken stock. Clear, aromatic, and comforting. A good choice if you prefer something less heavy.

Vegetable Ramen 野菜らーめん ............................ $18

Creamy vegetable broth with seasoned fried tofu instead of pork. Full-flavored and satisfying without any meat.

Thick, chewy wheat noodles in steaming hot broth. Udon is comfort food at its simplest and best. The noodles are hearty, bouncy, and deeply satisfying.

Kake Udon かけうどん ............................ $13

The simplest bowl: thick udon noodles in a warm, savory shoyu (soy sauce) broth with fish cake, green onions, and tempura bits.

Beef Udon 肉うどん ............................ $20

Shoyu broth with tender stewed beef, fish cake, green onions, and tempura bits.

Beef Curry Udon カレーうどん ............................ $21

Thick, golden curry broth with stewed beef, fish cake, green onions, and tempura bits. Japanese curry is milder, sweeter, and more aromatic than Indian or Thai curry.

Extra Toppings for All Noodles (Ramen & Udon)

Pork Chashu ....................................................$6

Stewed Beef......................................................$9

Ramen Noodle Refill.........................................$3

Udon Noodle Refill...........................................$3

Ramen Egg (soft-boiled, marinated).................$3

Fried Tofu..........................................................$2

Fish Cake .............................................$2

Spicy Red Bomb.....................................$2

Wood Ear Mushroom ............................$1

Fried Garlic .........................................$1

Bok Choy ............................................. $1

Green Onion .........................................$1

Kamameshi . $17 -19

Chiken Kamameshi . $18

Ten Don . $20

Kamameshi (Iron Pot Rice) · 釜飯

A traditional Japanese rice dish cooked to order in a small iron pot with house-made dashi and seasonal ingredients. Served piping hot. Takes 30 minutes to prepare, and every minute is worth it. Not available to-go.

Chicken ............................ $18

鶏の釜飯

Shitake Mushroom ............................ $17

しいたけの釜飯

No substitutions or additions. Not available to-go.

Octopus ............................ $19

たこの釜飯

Snapper ............................ $19

鯛の釜飯

Rice Bowls (Donburi) · 丼

Donburi are hearty one-bowl meals: a generous topping served over a bed of steamed rice. A complete, satisfying meal on its own.

Oyako Don (Chicken & Egg Bowl) 親子丼 ............................ $18

Chicken thigh and onion simmered in a sweet shoyu-dashi broth, finished with a soft, custard-like egg. "Oyako" means "parent and child" (chicken and egg).

Gyu Don (Beef Bowl) 牛丼 ............................ $20

Tender stewed beef brisket and onion over rice, topped with red pickled ginger. Sweet, savory, deeply comforting.

Pork Katsu Don 豚カツ丼 ............................ $19

Crispy panko-breaded pork cutlet simmered with egg in a sweet dashi broth over rice.

Chicken Katsu Don チキンカツ丼 ............................ $19

Same as above with panko-breaded chicken thigh instead of pork.

Teriyaki Chicken Don 照り焼きチキン丼 ............................ $18

Glazed teriyaki chicken with bok choy, seasoned egg, green onion, and sesame over rice.

Ten Don (Tempura Rice Bowl) 天丼 ............................ $20

2 crispy shrimp tempura and assorted vegetable tempura over rice, drizzled with a light, sweet tempura sauce.

Unagi Don (Grilled Eel Bowl) うなぎ丼 ............................ $28

Grilled freshwater eel glazed with a sweet, caramelized eel sauce over rice. Rich, smoky, and unlike anything else.

Rice BALL

Pork Wrapped Musubi 特製肉巻きおにぎり ............................ $6

A pressed rice ball wrapped in sliced pork belly and glazed with teriyaki sauce. A popular grab-and-go snack.

Spicy Tuna Roll . $20

Roll Variety

California Roll . $16

Speciality Rolls

Our sushi rice is made with premium red vinegar (akazu), not regular rice vinegar. This gives it a deeper, more complex flavor and a subtle amber tint. Please note: this is not brown rice.

Specialty Rolls

Genbe Roll (House Signature) 牛丼 ............................ $16

Tender stewed beef brisket and onion over rice, topped with red pickled ginger. Sweet, savory, deeply comforting.

California Roll カリフォルニアロール ............................ $16

Avocado, cucumber, crab mix, tobiko (flying fish roe), sesame. The crowd-pleaser.

Shrimp Crunchy Roll 海老天ロール ............................ $19

Crispy shrimp tempura with avocado, cucumber, eel sauce, tobiko, tempura bits, and sesame.

Spicy Roll スパイシーロール ............................ $17-$20

Your choice of fish with spicy mayo and tobiko, rolled with avocado and cucumber.

Tuna $20 · Hamachi $19 · Salmon $17 · Snapper $18 · Scallop $18

Philly Roll フィラデルフィアロール ............................ $18

Salmon, cream cheese, avocado, tobiko, sesame.

Eel Roll うなぎロール ............................ $1

Rich grilled eel with avocado, cucumber, sesame, and sweet eel sauce.

Smokey Saba Rollスモーキー鯖ロール ............................ $28

Cream cheese, avocado, and smoked radish pickles topped with seared pickled mackerel. Bold and complex.

Spider Roll (Soft Shell Crab)スパイダーロール ............................ $23

Crispy fried whole soft shell crab with avocado, cucumber, eel sauce, tobiko, and sesame.

Medusa Roll メデューサロール ............................ $16

Avocado, cucumber, topped with seaweed salad. Light, fresh, and entirely plant-based., cucumber, eel sauce, tobiko, and sesame.

Inari Sushi いなり寿司 ............................ $7

2 pieces of sushi rice tucked into sweet, seasoned fried tofu pouches. A classic side, lightly sweet.

Hosomaki (Thin Rolls)

Simple, single-ingredient rolls wrapped in seaweed. Clean, classic, and perfect alongside other dishes.

Kappa Maki ............................ $8

Cucumber

Kanpyo Maki ............................ $8

Simmered dried gourd

Ume-Kyu Maki ............................ $9

Pickled plum, cucumber

Tekka Maki ............................ $10

TUNA

Negi-Toro Maki ............................ $10

Ground tuna, green onion

Avocado Maki ............................ $8

Toro-Taku Maki ............................ $10

Ground tuna, radish pickles

A light, sweet finish to your meal. Japanese desserts tend to be less sweet than Western ones, focusing on clean flavors and delicate textures.

Homemade Creme Brulee ............................ $6

Vanilla Ice Cream ............................ $4

Homemade Matcha Pudding ............................ $4

Green tea custard

Matcha Cheese Cake ............................ $8

Green tea cheesecake with red bean and brown sugar syrup

Warabi Mochi ............................ $8

Soft jelly-like mochi with sweet red bean and brown sugar syrup

NY Cheese Cake ............................ $8

Classic cheesecake with strawberry sauce

CHEFS Recommendations

DON'T MISS THESE

BEEF SUKIYAKI

Hot pot with beef brisket, vegetables & tofu in sweet-savory broth

$32

5 kinds sashimi omakase

Chef's selection of five premium fish, sliced to order

$58

BLACK TONKOTSU RAMEN

Pork bone broth with burnt garlic oil. Our most popular bowl.

$19

HAMACHI KAMA

Hot pot with beef brisket, vegetables & tofu in sweet-savory broth

$26

SPICY TUNA ROLL

Tuna, spicy mayo & tobiko with red vinegar sushi rice

$58

KAMAMESHI

Iron pot rice with house dashi. 30 min, worth every minute.

$17-$19

Izakaya 居酒屋

A Japanese pub or casual eatery. Think tapas bar meets neighborhood restaurant. Lots of small plates, drinks, and a relaxed vibe.

Chashu チャーシュー

Braised and sliced pork belly or shoulder, slow-cooked until meltingly tender. The standard ramen topping.

Donburi (Don) 丼

A rice bowl topped with meat, fish, or vegetables. A complete meal in one bowl. "Don" is the abbreviation you'll see in dish names.

Katsu カツ

A panko-breaded, deep-fried cutlet (usually pork or chicken). Crispy, golden, and served with a tangy brown sauce.

Ikura いくら

Salmon roe (fish eggs). Jewel-like orange pearls that burst with briny, oceanic flavor.

Kamameshi 釜飯

Rice cooked to order in a small iron pot with dashi and seasonal ingredients. Takes 30 minutes but delivers incredible depth of flavor.

Tonkotsu 豚骨

Pork bone broth, simmered for hours until creamy and opaque. The base for our richest ramen bowls.

Dashi 出汁

The fundamental Japanese stock made from kelp and bonito (dried fish flakes). Adds savory depth (umami) to soups, sauces, and rice dishes.

Omakase おまかせ

"I'll leave it to you." The chef selects the best items available that day. Trust the kitchen.

Ponzu ポン酢

A citrus-soy dipping sauce. Bright, tangy, and refreshing. Commonly served with grilled fish.

Mentaiko 明太子

Spicy marinated cod roe. Salty, slightly spicy, intensely flavorful. A popular add-on.

Omotenashi おもてなし

The Japanese philosophy of wholehearted hospitality. Anticipating needs, attention to detail, and genuine care for every guest. It's at the heart of everything we do.

Our Sister Restaurant

Tajima Ramen Maui

San Diego's acclaimed ramen, now in Kihei.

12-hour tonkotsu broth, handmade noodles, and innovative flavors —

rated the best ramen on Maui.

Diced raw octopus tossed in a spicy wasabi marinade A classic izakaya starter.

Steamed young soybeans, lightly salted. A staple at every izakaya.

Steamed young soybeaChef's selection of 4 kinds of traditional Japanese pickled vegetables.

Crisp cucumber glazed with our housemade kimchee sauce. Refreshing with a kick.

Cream cheese marinated in wasabi soy sauce, served with crackers. Creamy and sharp.

Cream cheese with iburigakko (smoky Japanese pickled radish), served with crackers.

Housemade Japanese-style potato salad with egg, carrot, and cucumber pickles. Creamier and lighter than the American version.

Steamed monkfish liver (sometimes called the "foie gras of the sea") with ponzu, grated daikon, and green onion.

Classic miso broth with silken tofu, seaweed, and green onion.

Add Ikura (salmon roe) +$8 · Add Mentaiko (spicy cod roe) +$6

5 large shrimp in a light, crispy batter.

Assorted seasonal vegetables, lightly fried.

No substitutions

Conger eel, prized in Japanese cuisine for its delicate, sweet flavor. A lighter, more refined taste than freshwater eel (unagi).

Whole soft shell crab, fried until crispy. Eat the entire thing, shell and all.

Tuna, salmon, and hamachi (yellowtail). A great introduction to sashimi.

No substitutions

Chef's selection of five premium fish, showcasing the best available today.

No substitutions

Rich, buttery, crowd favorite

Torched, tangy, bold

Clean, lean, deep red

Firm, clean, delicate

Yellowtail, silky and mild

Sweet, creamy, melt-in-mouth

6 crispy-bottomed pork dumplings with gyoza dipping sauce. Crunchy on the bottom, juicy inside.

8 golden ball-shaped fritters filled with octopus, topped with savory brown sauce, mayo, bonito flakes, and seaweed.

4 crispy deep-fried rolls with sweet chili dipping sauce.

4 cubes of silken tofu, lightly fried and served in warm dashi broth with green onion and bonito flakes. Crispy outside, silky inside.

4 pieces of marinated chicken thigh, deep-fried until golden. Served with lemon and chili mayo. Crunchier and juicier than regular fried chicken.

4 pieces of marinYour choice of panko-breaded chicken thigh or pork loin, deep-fried and served with rich brown katsu sauce.ated chicken thigh, deep-fried until golden. Served with lemon and chili mayo. Crunchier and juicier than regular fried chicken.

The collar is the most prized cut of the fish, rich in fat and flavor. Grilled and served with ponzu. A true izakaya delicacy.

Black cod marinated in a sweet, savory miso glaze and grilled. Flaky, buttery, and deeply flavorful.

The fatty belly of ahi tuna, marinated in a citrus soy glaze and grilled. Rich, tender, melt-in-your-mouth.

Layer after layer of egg, gently rolled with dashi broth folded in. Served with grated radish and green onion. Soft, savory, and unlike any omelette you've had.

DON'T MISS THESE

BEEF SUKIYAKI

$32

5 kinds sashimi omakase

$58

BLACK TONKOTSU RAMEN

$19

HAMACHI KAMA

$26

SPICY TUNA ROLL

$58

KAMAMESHI

$17-$19

A Japanese pub or casual eatery. Think tapas bar meets neighborhood restaurant. Lots of small plates, drinks, and a relaxed vibe.

Braised and sliced pork belly or shoulder, slow-cooked until meltingly tender. The standard ramen topping.

A rice bowl topped with meat, fish, or vegetables. A complete meal in one bowl. "Don" is the abbreviation you'll see in dish names.

A panko-breaded, deep-fried cutlet (usually pork or chicken). Crispy, golden, and served with a tangy brown sauce.

Salmon roe (fish eggs). Jewel-like orange pearls that burst with briny, oceanic flavor.

Rice cooked to order in a small iron pot with dashi and seasonal ingredients. Takes 30 minutes but delivers incredible depth of flavor.

Pork bone broth, simmered for hours until creamy and opaque. The base for our richest ramen bowls.

The fundamental Japanese stock made from kelp and bonito (dried fish flakes). Adds savory depth (umami) to soups, sauces, and rice dishes.

"I'll leave it to you." The chef selects the best items available that day. Trust the kitchen.

A citrus-soy dipping sauce. Bright, tangy, and refreshing. Commonly served with grilled fish.

Spicy marinated cod roe. Salty, slightly spicy, intensely flavorful. A popular add-on.

The Japanese philosophy of wholehearted hospitality. Anticipating needs, attention to detail, and genuine care for every guest. It's at the heart of everything we do.

Tajima Ramen Maui

(808) 214-5457