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03/25/2008: "Tonkatsu Ginza Bairin"
I had a business lunch at this restaurant a few weeks ago and was wonderfully surprised! I don't usually order katsu dishes, but this place specializes in making some great tonkatsu. The whole experience was wonderful and I am more than happy to return one day soon! Here's a quick hint, if you want free parking...you should come here for dinner. They offer a great validation.
Restaurant sign... Click here for more pictures and the full review...
Restaurant exteriors... 
Beautiful interior shots.
Restaurant menus... 
My water shots are back! 
Table settings and seasonings... 
Wonderful hot tea, I'm pretty sure it was oolong tea... 
My and I ordered the special. I had to include this picture because My's finger wanted to make a cameo in my blog... 
Here is their lunch special, weekdays only. 
Cabbage salad. 
Good rice too! I think the rice and salad is all you can eat, if not, you get at least one refill? Does anyone know? 
Namasu 
Baby bok choy with miso dressing, I LOVED this. 
Miso soup 
Upclose of the tonkatsu, it's perfectly moist and delicious! 
The tonkatsu tastes very good with tonkatsu sauce and a little bit of mustard.
The special also comes with a piece of salmon. 
The salmon was wonderful as well, not dry at all. 
Linda got the Bairin's Signature Special Pork Tenderloin Katsu-Don ($18.00 USD), whew long title! 
Yum, there it is! 
Chopstick shot! 
The Original Bairin Pork Tenderloin Katsu Sandwich (no salad) - $8.00 USD
Looks a bit like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich doesn't it? Anyhow, My got this for her boyfriend. It's a good sandwich, but not really worth eight dollars. Tonkatsu Ginza Bairin
255 Beach Walk
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 926-8082
Lunch
Tuesdays - Fridays
11:00 am - 2:30 pm
Dinner
Tuesdays - Sundays
5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Price
Food
Service
Replies: 4 Comments
on Friday, April 4th, jenny said
Yes we should! I'm kind of craving it now...thanks for that My! 
on Thursday, April 3rd, my said
yay! i'm in your blog. this is awesome! we should go back again.
on Wednesday, March 26th, jenny said
Hey Nate! Oh boy, the service and food was so great that I totally forgot about price! But to find a place with such a great parking deal is awesome! 
on Wednesday, March 26th, Nate said
The katsu-don looks real good! But hoooo, kinda expensive! But that's Waikiki for you!
