Pioneer Saloon Honolulu

I got the Mochiko Chicken Plate with white rice and green salad. Salad was crisp, and the rice not mushy. The chicken was nicely seasoned and like the spicy mayo. There was a lot of food so I couldn’t finish it but if I were to come back, I’d try another dish. This was good but not great.

They've consistently presented the food with care and detail. Service was pleasant as well. We tried natto for the first time, and it tasted great with the included sauces you have to put in yourself. Natto alone leaves a lot of room for all the taste buds to really know what fermentation tastes like. We all enjoyed the shrimp burger a lot. The patty had a mix of various flavors. We would order this again The garlic ahi was a bit on the saltier side. I have noticed ahi (tuna) is naturally salty. There may have been added salt, too. It was a hit for 1/3 of us. If you like garlic and salt, this may be for you. The miso salmon was good it was favored over the garlic ahi for 2/3 of us. It did come a bit burnt on the edges, which I personally like the taste of, with moderation. It had a decent balance of sweet and salty. Would probably order the shrimp burger again over this dish. The fries are amazing. They come with their own seasoning. There is no need for ketchup. They were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. It's hard to find such a thick cut of fries. It was a nice added touch to have a water station for guests to fill for themselves should they want to hydrate. As for price it is worth it, but I do see how not all levels of income can afford/be deterred by the price points of some of their quality meals. A la carte items can be a bit pricey as a side of fries is $10. Given how delicious they are they're well worth it. Perhaps giving half portions would allow more inclusivity amongst in debt populations, which is seemingly the majority of us with either college debt, a mortgage of some sort and/or serendipitous bills.