Kunio Restaurant

We spent the day at Waikele Shopping Outlet yesterday.  We haven't eaten here in a long time so here is what we had for lunch.  Kunio Restaurant is located in the Waikele Shopping Outlet in Waipahu.  They are located next to Party City.  They are open Sun-Sat 10:30am-10:00pm.  They serve a variety of Japanese dishes.  They have a sushi bar which I haven't tried yet.  They don't take reservations and they do get crowded fast so if you go late, expect to be put on a waiting list for a table.  The prices are resonable and the service is pretty good. 

TenDon

I wasn't that hungry so I ordered their TenDon.  As you can see, it comes in a bento box.  A thin layer of rice on the bottom topped with 2 pieces of shrimp, 2 pieces green bean, 2 pieces carrot, and 2 pieces eggplant.  I was surprisingly full.  The shrimp was not overcooked as well as the vegetables.  A little crunch but yet cooked enough.  They could add a little more rice but other than that, this dish was satisfying.





Combination Teriyaki Beef & Squid Tempura

My wife had a combination meal.  She chose the Teriyaki beef and squid tempura combo.  This was the first time she ordered this combo.  She said that the beef was soft and tender and not chewy.  The squid tempura was just right also, not too chewy and not overcooked.  She was very happy with her meal.    


Wakame Udon

As usual, our son had his wakame udon.  There was lots of noodles and wakame but that didn't stop him from almost eating the whole bowl.




Kunio Restaurant is a small place but very popular.  There is almost always a waiting line but if you are ever in Waikele doing some shopping and find yourself hungry, stop on by for some good ol' Japanese food.  Check out their website  http://www.kuniorestaurant.com/


Overall I give Kunio Restaurant 4 stars.