Restaurant in Honolulu, United States
OAD-ranked cheap eats, late nights included.
Fujiyama Texas is one of Honolulu's most consistent budget Japanese options, ranked on Opinionated About Dining's Cheap Eats in North America list two years running (#471 in 2025). The late-night kitchen — open until 3:30 AM most nights — sets it apart from almost every competitor in its price tier. Easy to book, casual in feel, and strong on value.
Fujiyama Texas on S King Street is one of Honolulu's most reliably affordable Japanese restaurants, and two consecutive rankings on Opinionated About Dining's Cheap Eats in North America list (ranked #471 in 2025 and #483 in 2024) confirm it punches above what you'd expect at its price point. The name is deliberately eccentric, but the food is serious enough to earn OAD recognition two years running. If you're looking for honest Japanese cooking at accessible prices in Honolulu, this is a strong candidate — and the late-night hours on most evenings make it a practical choice when the usual dinner window has closed.
Fujiyama Texas sits in Honolulu's McCully-Moiliili neighbourhood at 2065 S King Street, a stretch that tends toward no-frills dining rooms rather than polished hotel restaurants. Arrive expecting a casual atmosphere: the energy here is neighbourhood-local rather than tourist-facing, and the room's ambient feel reflects that. This is not a quiet, composed setting — expect some noise and a lively, informal mood, particularly later in the evening. That atmosphere is part of what makes it work for a certain kind of visit: casual catch-ups, post-work meals, or late bites after 9 PM when most of Honolulu's dining options have shut down for the night.
The kitchen is run by Koichi and Sally Sato, and the OAD recognition suggests a level of consistency that earns the repeat visits the ratings imply. For a first-timer, that consistency matters: you're not gambling on a one-off performance.
Without a published price range in our database, it's difficult to give a precise per-head figure , but OAD's Cheap Eats classification is meaningful. It places Fujiyama Texas firmly in the budget-to-mid tier, where the service model is informal and self-sufficient. Don't come expecting table-side attention or a curated beverage program pitched by knowledgeable staff. The service style here is practical and efficient, which is exactly right for the price point and the neighbourhood context. Judging service by fine-dining standards here would be the wrong metric; judged on its own terms, it delivers.
The Google rating of 4.6 across 229 reviews reinforces that most guests find the experience matches or exceeds expectations , a meaningful signal at this price tier, where value perception drives satisfaction more than polish does.
Lunch runs 7 AM to 2 PM daily , notably early for a restaurant, which means Fujiyama Texas is also a workable breakfast option. Dinner service begins at 5 PM. The standout timing detail: on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, dinner service runs until 3:30 AM. Only Tuesday closes earlier at 11 PM. That late-night window is genuinely useful in a city where post-midnight dining options are thin. If you're arriving late from another island, coming off a long day, or want a proper meal after a night out, this is one of the few sit-down Japanese options still open. For the most relaxed experience, aim for early dinner (5 PM to 7 PM) before the evening crowd builds.
Reservations: No booking information is published , walk-ins are likely the standard approach, but calling ahead for larger groups is advisable. Hours: Daily 7 AM–2 PM; dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 5 PM–3:30 AM; Tue dinner closes at 11 PM. Dress: Casual , this is a neighbourhood restaurant with no dress expectations. Budget: OAD Cheap Eats classification suggests accessible, budget-friendly pricing; expect a low per-head spend relative to Honolulu's dining average. Address: 2065 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96826. Booking difficulty: Easy.
See the full comparison section below for how Fujiyama Texas sits against other Honolulu options. For broader Honolulu planning, Pearl's full Honolulu restaurants guide covers the full range, and if you're in the neighbourhood, Musubi Cafe Iyasume and Ginza Bairin are worth knowing as nearby Japanese-leaning alternatives. For Japanese dining calibrated to a higher spend, Zigu is the peer to benchmark against in Honolulu. Further afield, Pearl also covers Myojaku in Tokyo and Azabu Kadowaki in Tokyo for those benchmarking Japanese cooking internationally. For everything else in Honolulu, see our guides to Honolulu hotels, Honolulu bars, Honolulu wineries, and Honolulu experiences.
For Japanese food at a similar price point, Zigu is the strongest like-for-like comparison and worth trying if you want a more izakaya-forward format. Fête is the move if you want New American cooking at a step up in formality and price. For a completely different register , bakery and local comfort food , Liliha Bakery is a Honolulu institution. If French-Japanese fusion at a higher price point appeals, Miro Kaimuki is the Honolulu option to consider. Fujiyama Texas wins on late-night hours and OAD recognition at the cheap eats tier , none of its immediate peers match that combination.
Not really, unless the occasion is informal. The OAD Cheap Eats ranking and neighbourhood setting make Fujiyama Texas a strong choice for casual celebrations , a birthday dinner with close friends, a low-key anniversary that doesn't require ceremony , but it isn't designed for milestone dining with refined service expectations. For a special occasion that requires a more composed setting in Honolulu, Arancino at The Kahala or Miro Kaimuki are better fits. Save Fujiyama Texas for occasions where the food matters more than the room.
Bar seating specifics aren't confirmed in our data. Given the casual, neighbourhood format and the fact that the venue operates late-night hours until 3:30 AM on most nights, counter or bar-adjacent seating is plausible , but call ahead if a specific seat type matters to you. The venue's phone number isn't publicly listed in our database, so your leading option is to visit directly or check Google Maps for current contact details.
Dinner is the stronger call for most visitors, primarily because of the late-night window: service runs until 3:30 AM six nights a week, which gives you flexibility that almost no other Japanese restaurant in Honolulu can match. Lunch (7 AM to 2 PM daily) is a practical option if you're nearby and want an early, affordable meal , and the early 7 AM opening means it also functions as a breakfast stop, which is unusual for a Japanese restaurant. If your schedule is flexible, early dinner (5 to 7 PM) before the room fills is the optimal visit.
Specific menu items aren't confirmed in our database, so we won't speculate on dishes. What the OAD Cheap Eats ranking does confirm is that the kitchen produces Japanese food consistent enough to earn recognition two years running. Given the cuisine type and the name's Texas inflection, expect a Japanese menu that may carry some local or cross-cultural influences , but verify with the venue directly. For Japanese menus with confirmed dish data, Ginza Bairin is worth checking as a nearby alternative.
Yes, this is a strong solo dining option. The casual, neighbourhood format, accessible price point, and informal service style all suit solo visitors well. Late-night hours until 3:30 AM on most nights mean it's also a practical choice if you're eating alone after an evening out and want a proper sit-down meal rather than fast food. The 4.6 Google rating across 229 reviews suggests consistent quality, which matters when you're dining alone and don't have the buffer of a shared spread.
No specific dietary accommodation information is available in our database, and the venue doesn't have a website or published phone number listed. Japanese menus typically carry soy, gluten, and seafood as standard allergens, so those with serious dietary restrictions should contact the venue directly before visiting. Your leading approach is to check Google Maps for current contact details or ask when you arrive , the casual format means the kitchen is likely accessible and willing to adapt where possible, but this cannot be confirmed without direct contact.
Casual clothes are entirely appropriate. This is a neighbourhood Japanese restaurant with an OAD Cheap Eats ranking , there are no dress expectations, and arriving overdressed would be out of place. Smart casual is fine if you're coming from elsewhere in the evening, but jeans and a clean leading are the norm. The late-night hours and informal atmosphere make this a come-as-you-are kind of place.
| Venue | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Fujiyama Texas | — | |
| Fête | — | |
| Liliha Bakery | — | |
| Sushi Izakaya Gaku | — | |
| Miro Kaimuki | — | |
| Zigu | — |
A quick look at how Fujiyama Texas measures up.
Sushi Izakaya Gaku is the closest comparison for affordable Japanese in Honolulu — more izakaya-focused, but overlapping on value. Liliha Bakery covers the casual, local-institution angle if you want something non-Japanese. Miro Kaimuki and Fête both step up in price and formality, better suited for a special occasion than an everyday meal. Zigu is the pick if you want a more contemporary Japanese-influenced approach.
Probably not the first choice for a milestone dinner — the OAD Cheap Eats ranking signals a no-frills, value-driven room rather than a celebratory setting. For a birthday or anniversary in Honolulu, Miro Kaimuki or Fête will deliver a more occasion-appropriate experience. That said, if the occasion is low-key and you want reliable, affordable Japanese without fuss, Fujiyama Texas holds up.
No seating layout is documented for Fujiyama Texas, so bar availability is not confirmed. Given the OAD Cheap Eats classification and the McCully-Moiliili neighbourhood context, the room is likely compact and counter or table-based rather than a dedicated bar setup. If bar seating matters to you, it's worth calling ahead — though no phone number is currently published.
Dinner is the more flexible option, with service running until 3:30 AM on most nights — useful if you want a late meal or are coming off a long day. Lunch starts at 7 AM, which is early enough to work as a breakfast stop, giving it a practical edge for morning visitors. Neither window is obviously superior for food quality; the choice comes down to your schedule.
Specific menu items are not documented in our database, so any dish recommendation would be speculation. What the OAD Cheap Eats ranking does confirm is that the kitchen delivers meaningful value — this is not a place where you order carefully to avoid mediocrity. Ask staff what's moving that day, especially at dinner when the kitchen runs late.
Yes — a no-frills Japanese spot with walk-in-friendly access and late-night hours is a natural fit for solo diners. The OAD Cheap Eats classification suggests a casual, low-pressure environment where a single seat at a table or counter won't feel out of place. The 7 AM opening also makes it a practical solo breakfast option if you're in the McCully-Moiliili area.
No dietary accommodation information is published for Fujiyama Texas. Japanese menus often include soy, seafood, and gluten-containing ingredients as defaults, so if you have specific restrictions, check the venue's official channels before visiting — though no phone number is currently listed publicly.
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