Aloha, thank you for your interest in dining with us at Imari Japanese Steakhouse located in the heart of the Hilton Waikoloa Village. This reservation page is for Teppanyaki style of dining. If you prefer regular dining or sushi bar dining, please make a reservation at Imari - Sushi and Steaks.

Perched above a tranquil Koi pond, Imari offers each diner a unique Japanese culinary experience. Indulge in the only Teppan yaki dining on the Kohala Coast featuring fresh local ingredients from our bountiful ocean waters and local farms.

Whether you are seeking a fun and interactive family dining experience or a quiet romantic dinner for two, Imari awaits.

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19 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

(19 Reviews)

Rating Breakdown 19 reviews

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4 stars

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3 stars

(5)

2 stars

(2)

1 star

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Food

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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good for groups(9)
special occasion(9)
fit for foodies(2)

kid-friendly(2)
neighborhood gem(2)
romantic(2)

Imari Teppanyaki - Hilton Waikoloa Village Reviews List

Review 1 for Imari Teppanyaki - Hilton Waikoloa Village

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Had a great romantic dinner

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Dined on 5/17/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Upon request we had a great romantic dinner away from the happy folks around the Teppanyaki grills.

They opened the doors to the koi pond, loaned us reading glasses (!), and treated us to on of the best meals of our travels,,,"

Dined on 5/17/2013

Special Features: romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 2 for Imari Teppanyaki - Hilton Waikoloa Village

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We celebrated my brother's

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/11/2013

2008

Dined on 04/11/2013

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We celebrated my brother's 60th birthday, group of 9 people.

We were treated like royalty. The manager was very accommodating to our needs and the requests. The server was very professional and had a good sense of humor too!"

Dined on 04/11/2013

2008

Special Features: good for groups, special occasion, scenic view

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Review 3 for Imari Teppanyaki - Hilton Waikoloa Village

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Poor value for money. Go for sushi

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/05/2013

2013

Dined on 04/05/2013

2013

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

"Not a good value for money. Sushi is great, though. Teppanyaki is a real downer for the place, the chef just did his job (cooked food) and left - no entertainment, and I believe that was the thought behind the creation of this style. Food was not tasty, as there was a distinct smell of oil and cookware. I ended up ordering sushi, and sake (very good selection).

Service is very good, friendly and attentive."

Dined on 04/05/2013

2013

Special Features: romantic

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Review 4 for Imari Teppanyaki - Hilton Waikoloa Village

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Mediocre food, confusing set-up

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/13/2013

2010

Dined on 03/13/2013

2010

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We were not staying at the Hilton, but decided to come here for my birthday dinner. The set-up was confusing: seating was available at the teppanyaki areas, at the sushi bar, and at regular dining tables. I didn't realize my reservation was for teppanyaki -- I had already consulted the menu to make sure there was an acceptable vegetarian option for me. Instead, we were seated at a teppanyaki table with five other people, where the only thing I could order was a vegetable stirfry (basically just the veggies that everyone else got as a side to their meat/seafood dish). At least a small salad, miso soup, and rice were included in the meal. Food was so-so, service was fine."

Dined on 03/13/2013

2010

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Review 5 for Imari Teppanyaki - Hilton Waikoloa Village

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

The main reason I did't give

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/06/2013

2011

Dined on 03/06/2013

2011

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The main reason I did't give a better rating was that the meal felt very rushed. The chef was cooking our veggies while we're were eating the soup, so the veggies got cold before we could get to them. The service was attentive, but the chef is cooking at the table could have been more entertaining (the joke "it's my first time" while tossing the knives is a bit stale). Instead of the teppanyaki, I suggest opting for a regular table, especially if there are four of you; the teppanyaki tables do not allow easy conversation."

Dined on 03/06/2013

2011

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Review 6 for Imari Teppanyaki - Hilton Waikoloa Village

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food was very good. Good

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/16/2013

2013

Dined on 02/16/2013

2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Food was very good. Good size portions. Service was outstanding. Overall we had a very enjoyable evening."

Dined on 02/16/2013

2013

Special Features: good for groups, special occasion

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Review 7 for Imari Teppanyaki - Hilton Waikoloa Village

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Very good service, drinks

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/14/2013

2011

Dined on 02/14/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Very good service, drinks kept coming, chef was excellent. Pricy, but not too pricy compared to the restaurants around the resorts."

Dined on 02/14/2013

2011

Special Features: good for groups, special occasion

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Review 8 for Imari Teppanyaki - Hilton Waikoloa Village

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

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OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 01/17/2013

2007

Dined on 01/17/2013

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Teppanyaki is sometimes more about the show than the food - not at Imari. All of the knife and spatula tricks are there (albeit "muted")but the food is excellent and the atmosphere serene and elegant. In a beautiful setting on a koi-filled lagoon, the different sections (sushi, traditional Japanese, and teppanyaki) allow for different levels of noise and ambiance. We did the teppanyaki and chose ribeye for one meal and shrimp and scallops for the other - both excellent. Prompt service rounded out the experience. Pricy but highly recommended"

Dined on 01/17/2013

2007

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Review 9 for Imari Teppanyaki - Hilton Waikoloa Village

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5