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Makino Chaya
I'm not really a fan of Japanese buffets, but this one's not too bad. Instead of serving pre-prepared food like at Todai or Hanaki, dishes are ordered off the menu.
Makino Chaya
1936 South King Street
Telephone: 808.955.5966
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hi reid! =) i've avoided this place BECAUSE it's an all-you-can-eat establishment... but now i'm thinking i should pay a visit --- your pix don't look like the stuff i'd imagine to find in a place like that!
oh, and have you been to patisserie la palme d'or yet at ala moana? - behind shirokiya, mauka side. omigosh, a REAL japanese cake shop has FINALLY landed in hawaii! heaven! =)
Posted by: renee | September 02, 2006 at 09:10 PM
Hey Reid - Looks really good!
Posted by: Kirk | September 05, 2006 at 12:44 PM
hey i LOVE makino chaya! yuuum! i see u visited the chocolate fountain =]
Posted by: sunshine | September 05, 2006 at 06:10 PM
hihi! i found ur site a while ago when i was in oahu. we actually went there to eat as well by recommendation of a local friend. it's SO much better than todai. here's a few shots from my flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/arexsu/199746790/in/set-72157594206444792/
Posted by: arex | September 15, 2006 at 04:13 PM
I noticed their crab is served kind of heavy on the butter. It's probably so you don't eat them out of business. After more than a few, you feel a little sick.
Posted by: Sam | September 20, 2006 at 08:42 AM
OOOOOOOoooh you've just made me miss it all over again.. I wish I wasn't stuck in California!
Posted by: Chrysantha | October 11, 2006 at 05:26 AM
We also couldn't help but compare "Makino's" when we recently paid a visit to Todai for the first time yesterday. But you know what? We VERY impressed! We've heard things like "the food's not fresh" and "they're not as good as the mainland Todai". Still, our experience left us wanting more! It think like any dining experience, TIMING was a key factor. Most important in that regard was the fact that we arrived as they just opened doors for lunch, so the sushi and hot food items tasted as if they were made to order, not premade as you noted.
The most frustrating part of buffet dining is the indicision due to too many good things to eat! This was certainly the case at Todai. $12.95 Kama'aina lunch price is truly a deal for all that great Sushi and hot entree items.
I highly recommend Todai. Just make sure you arrive EARLY when they first open and make RESERVATIONS. This place packs a crowd.
See some food photos here:
http://tastyisland.wordpress.com/2006/10/21/lunch-at-todai-waikiki/
Posted by: pomai | October 21, 2006 at 08:47 AM
We have a todai here in dallas,tx... i really miss the local japanese-hawaiian food in hawaii
Posted by: joyce higashi | November 26, 2006 at 02:51 PM
Just to let you know that Makino Chaya At King Street moves to Aloha Tower Marketplace by December 20th, 2006.
I dont know exactly where in Aloha Tower, but I think it isn't that hard to find it since Aloha Tower isn't that big.
I heard that the new place at Aloha Tower is much bigger than the one at King St., I hope the serve more variety of seafood at new place.
I cant wait to go there and try their seafood. :)
Posted by: rezky | December 19, 2006 at 11:05 AM
Ooooh, I love Makino Chaya. I recommend everyone to go there! In fact, we're taking my sister in law when she comes to visit in a few weeks.
Posted by: ERYNN LOPEZ | February 07, 2007 at 12:34 PM
my favorite restaurant. much bettah than Todai, IMO...luv da Alaskan King Crabs and all u can eat lobters..sooo ono!
Posted by: gerry | January 25, 2008 at 01:05 AM