Nakai Saimin

Neighborhoods: Downtown Honolulu, Honolulu

1329 Nuuanu Ave.
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 531-9000

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Buzz about Nakai Saimin

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  • don't like it

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  • Like Shige's Saimin Haven, Nakai Saimin on Nuuanu Avenue makes its noodles in-house. They also make the same thin noodles as Shige's, which is not so coincidental considering the owners of the two restaurants are related. Although Nakai and Shige's serve virtually the same noodles, we prefer Nakai's saimin because of its superior dashi. Don't let Nakai's lighter broth fool you. It's still packed with fish flavors, but without being salty. Made with aku and four kinds of vegetables (the owner wouldn't share what they were), those of you with allergies will be happy to know Nakai doesn't use shrimp in its dashi.

  • Parking: Street Parking Difficult

The Buzz Snapshot

  • eh

    What exactly is 'eh?'

    Eh. I don’t feel strongly about it either way. I don’t hate it or love it, I wouldn’t recommend it or dismiss it, it just is.

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