π i-naba Honoluluο½An Unexpected Soba Adventure
π Restaurant : i-naba Honolulu π° Price : ~$50 per person β Rating : 4/5 π How to Order : Walk-in friendly for 2-4 people, no reservation needed! π₯ [π΄ MUST-TRY] 1οΈβ£ Hana Soba π₯ ORDER THIS! The sticky yamaimo (mountain yam) texture is UNIQUE and DELICIOUS! π‘ Pro tip : Add uni (sea urchin) on top β game-changer! I doubled it (~$40) and zero regrets! 2οΈβ£ Uni (Sea Urchin) π¬ Sweet! Creamy! Zero fishy taste! Pure oceanic sweetness β instant love! β€οΈ 3οΈβ£ Scallop Nigiri π Fresh, buttery, melts in your mouth β pure happiness in one bite! β [β MEH...] 1οΈβ£ Sausage π Too American-style (expected Japanese sweet sausage). Not bad, just disappointing. β« [β« SKIP] 1οΈβ£ Curry Soba π Curry flavor is weak β not terrible, but not worth ordering again. 2οΈβ£ Tempura in Hana Soba π€ Breading separates from veggies β mediocre texture. Pass! π‘ Final Verdict : Shockingly good! I usually dislike soba, but this place won me over! No wait = bonus points! π π’ Tips : π Hana Soba + uni = LIFE-CHANGING. π Avoid tempura & curry soba β save room for the good stuff! #HonoluluEats #AuthenticJapanese #SobaLove #UniHeaven #JapaneseCuisine #HiddenGem #HawaiiFoodie #WhereToEatInHawaii