This Kapahulu eatery specializes in charcoal-grilled skewers.
Enkari is soft opening on Saturday, Aug. 15; it’s in the former space of Yakitori Glad. The modern Chinese tavern features quality meats that are grilled over charcoal to achieve a smoky flavor.
We’re told “enkari” refers to smoke and fire in Chinese; this restaurant is similar to a Japanese izakaya, but features Northeastern Chinese cuisine.
Skewers are priced a la carte. Choose from options like chicken thigh (two pieces for $8), spicy beef (two pieces for $9), chicken skin (two pieces for $7), pork belly ($4) and lamb ($4).
There are assorted spices like chili powder and barbecue seasoning customers can use to dip the skewers in.
The eatery also features shareable appetizers — ranging from unique options like braised duck head ($6) and braised duck wings ($12) to marinated crawfish tails ($12) and marinated edamame ($5) — and teppanyaki-style dishes like Northeast Chinese-style grilled cold noodles ($12). This dish comprises a flat sheet of noodles cooked on a hot grill, resulting in a chewy texture.
Customers can also opt for clay pot specialties like the eatery’s spicy hot pot ($16) and seafood rice soup ($22).
Enkari also offers housemade shave ice in flavors like peach or watermelon for dessert.
The restaurant will be open from 5 p.m. to midnight every day except Wednesdays. The biz is still waiting for its liquor license, and is aiming to celebrate its grand opening in late August or early September.
Street parking is available; customer parking is also available in the paid public lot behind the restaurant.
CONTACT
Enkari
766 Kapahulu Ave., Honolulu
808-200-5899
Instagram: @enkarihi
Open 5 p.m. to midnight Thursdays to Tuesdays (closed Wednesdays)
Kelli Shiroma Braiotta can be reached at kelli@alohastatedaily.com.
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