When Marujuu Hawaiʻi first opened in Kaimukī — it’s located in the former Chubbies Hawaiʻi space — it was typical to see a line of people waiting to try its sizzling Japanese-style hamburger steaks.
Now that the holidays are over and things have slowed down a bit, the restaurant decided it was time to add new dishes to its menu.
Since the eatery now has its liquor license, new appetizers — designed to pair with beer and cocktails — are now available. Choose from crispy broccoli ($6.80), shrimp cocktail salad ($13.50), calamari fry ($11.80) and shrimp fry ($11.80).
The crispy broccoli is topped with garlic powder and powdered cheese. The shrimp fry is like an ultra-crispy shrimp tempura.
Customers dining during lunch can try Marujuu’s new curry lunch special ($19.80). The special includes salad and a soup bar — which is coming soon — and your choice of curry. The curry lunch special is for dine-in only.
We’re told the self-service soup bar will have rotating soup selections — like onion soup — that will change daily.
For now, customers can choose from chicken karaage curry or hamburg curry; the latter features the eatery’s popular hamburger steak. The housemade curry is thick, flavorful and comforting. Various toppings — ranging from large fried shrimp ($5.50) and cheddar cheese ($1.90) — are available for adding to your curry.
Other new dishes include rib-eye steak ($28.90) and the meat lover set ($28.90). The rib-eye steak can serve one to two (half pound, $28.90) or two to three individuals (1 pound, $53.90). Meanwhile, the meat lover set includes a hamburg and chicken steak combo, served with Napolitan spaghetti and sauteed cabbage. The hamburger steak’s soft, tender texture pairs nicely with the eatery’s signature onion sauce.
Both set meals include rice and soup.
CONTACT
Marujuu Hawaiʻi
1145 12th Ave., Honolulu
Instagram: @marujuu_hawaii
Open 11 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. (2 p.m. last call), 5 to 9 p.m. (8:15 p.m. last call) Tuesdays to Sundays; closed Mondays
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Kelli Shiroma Braiotta can be reached at kelli@alohastatedaily.com.
