AYCE wagyu shabu shabu spot opens in Kapahulu

Mikiya Honolulu just opened its second location in Kapahulu Shopping Center. The eatery is currently open nightly from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Customers can look forward to meats ranging from Japanese A5 wagyu brisket to Australian wagyu, a self-serve veggie bar, and soft serve for dessert.

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Kelli Shiroma Braiotta

May 11, 20262 min read

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The eatery is known for its all-you-can-eat wagyu shabu shabu experience. Photo by Kelli Shiroma Braiotta (Aloha State Daily Staff)

Mikiya Honolulu, known for its all-you-can-eat wagyu shabu shabu dinner experience, just opened its second location in Kapahulu Shopping Center.

The new Kapahulu restaurant space is in the former place of Central Pacific Bank. Mikiya Honolulu opened its first Oʻahu location in June 2024.

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Mikiya Honolulu just opened its second location in Kapahulu Shopping Center. Photo by Kelli Shiroma Braiotta (Aloha State Daily Staff)
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The Kapahulu location is in the former space of Central Pacific Bank. Photo by Kelli Shiroma Braiotta (Aloha State Daily Staff)

The menu at the Kapahulu eatery is mostly the same as the one at the Kapiʻolani location. The gold wagyu set is popular and costs $88 per person. All individuals in the same dining party must order the same dinner set.  

There’s a 90-minute dine-in time limit. Customers can order from their tables using a digital touchscreen system.

Hot pot broths range from sukiyaki and house (ponzu) broth to spicy miso. The meat selection includes Japanese A5 wagyu brisket, chuck rib-eye and shoulder cut. Other options include Australian wagyu, American wagyu, Kurobuta pork and more.

self-serve veggie bar
The self-serve veggie bar is a new feature at this location. Photo by Kelli Shiroma Braiotta (Aloha State Daily Staff)

The AYCE experience also includes unlimited veggies and noodles, tea, seasonal fruit and soft serve ice cream.

The self-serve veggie bar is a new feature at this location; the Kapiʻolani eatery has pre-set vegetable platters. Customers can take their pick from the variety at the self-serve bar. Options include mushrooms, lettuce, corn, tofu, noodles and more.

Customers can also choose from a variety of sauces and condiments, including garlic, ponzu sauce, sesame sauce, green onions and more.

The Kapahulu location also features an automatic rice dispenser, allowing customers to choose from small, medium or large bowls of rice.

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The assortment includes mushrooms, corn, lettuce, tofu, noodles and more. Photo by Kelli Shiroma Braiotta (Aloha State Daily Staff)
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Specialty seafood platter. Photo by Kelli Shiroma Braiotta (Aloha State Daily Staff)

The AYCE experience also includes a seasonal seafood platter and choice of a specialty dish (one per person).

The seafood platter’s selection can include crab, mussels, scallops and prawns, depending on availability. Meanwhile, specialty dishes include wagyu bone marrow, wagyu nigiri, sweet shrimp sashimi and wagyu tartare. The wagyu bone marrow and wagyu nigiri come highly recommended.

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Wagyu bone marrow. Photo by Kelli Shiroma Braiotta   (Aloha State Daily Staff)

Customers can conclude their meal with complimentary milk tea or hot tea, along with self-serve vanilla or Dole Whip pineapple soft serve.

Mikiya’s Kapahulu location is open nightly from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Customers can look forward to a happy hour menu coming soon.

CONTACT
Mikiya Honolulu
Kapahulu Shopping Center
830 Kapahulu Ave., Honolulu
808-330-0999
mikiyashabu.com
Instagram: @mikiyahonolulu
Open nightly, 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.

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Kelli Shiroma Braiotta can be reached at kelli@alohastatedaily.com.

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Kelli Shiroma Braiotta

Food & Dining Reporter

Kelli Shiroma Braiotta is a Food & Dining Reporter for Aloha State Daily.