This restaurant does not offer an authentic Japanese dining experience. Although the decor may create an illusion of authenticity, the overall experience is lacking. We ordered roasted tofu and two tenshoku sets, and several issues arose: the sets came with sashimi, but soy sauce was missing until we specifically asked for it. The BBQ beef arrived cold, and the side dishes did not represent traditional Japanese cuisine. The miso soup was tasteless and lacked both seaweed and tofu. The fried fish had an off-putting flavor, and the rice was undercooked. Moreover, instead of using specialized oil-absorbing paper, they provided plain napkins. To make matters worse, there is a chain at both the e...
This is NOT an authentic Japanese restaurant. Although the indoor decor might look authentic, the rest is not. We ordered the fried tofu and two tenshoku sets. Here are some of the not so authentic things: The sets have sashimi but no soy sauce untilwe asked BBQ beef was cold The side dishes are not really Japanese side dishes Miso soup is bland, with no seaweed ortofu Fried fish tasted poorly Rice is undercooked Napkins are used instead of special oil absorbing sheets On top of thefood disaster, they also have a chain at the entrance and exit. You have to wait until the waitress/waiter to let you in, whichfeels a bit unwelcoming.
If you find yourself in the Kona area of the Big Island, dining at Teshima's is essential for either lunch or dinner. No visit to Kona feels truly complete without a meal at this restaurant. Ask anyone in Hawaii, and they will probably know about Teshima's. The establishment is celebrated for its warm hospitality and traditional kindness. If you’re new to Japanese cuisine, the staff will go out of their way to make your experience delightful. There's ample parking available in front of the restaurant and next to the gas station.
One of the ?must eats? whenever you are in the Kona area of the Big Island. No visit to Kona is complete unless you have lunch or dinner at Teshima?s. Mention to anyone living in the state of Hawaii, Teshima?s ?..us locals know. Old school friendlinessand hospitality. First time eating Japanese food? The staff will take care of you. Can?t get better than that. Plenty of parkingin front and next to the gas station.
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Teshima's is an outstanding restaurant with excellent service and delicious food. I highly recommend it. The dinner combos offer fantastic value considering both the quality and portion size. If you appreciate Japanese culture and cuisine, you’ll definitely enjoy dining here. Thank you for a wonderful meal!
More home-style cooking than fine dining. All the dishes we ordered in the photo aren?t bad, but nothing to write home about. I would suggest staying away from the Saimen, though. It?s more like what I?d do at home dumping whatever is in the fridge into the bowl.
Old School Cool Japanese diner, get an excellent and fresh set meal near some of the best snorkeling on the island. We all went with different sets and had a great time. The quality is essentially no different than you would get from a spot in Japan.
We visited Teshima's on our way back from Two Steps, and the food was incredible! The tempura was outstanding—larger than what you usually find in other places. The service was top-notch as well!
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We came here on the way back from two step. The food was great! Tempura is special, and larger than normal tempura in other restaurant. Service is great!
Quite delicious and authentic Japanese food! The tempera is indeed amazing! I just wish the beef in sukiyaki is sliced not strips?
