Opening hours
Open now · closes 10:00 PM
| Monday | 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM |
Local time in Haiku: 8:00 PM (HST). Holiday hours may differ – call (808) 575-2939 to confirm.
About Nuka Haiku
Nuka Haiku is a Japanese restaurant located at 780 Haiku Rd in Haiku, Hawaii. It is one of 3 places to eat and drink we list in Haiku. Expect mid-range prices, around $30–50 per person.
Nuka Haiku is open 7 days a week, usually 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM. Note that it closes between lunch and dinner service on 5 days of the week.
Guests can choose from 199 menu items across 18 sections, including Otsumami | Small Plates, Specialty Rolls, Salads, Soup + Noodles, and Rice Bowls. Listed prices range from $0.50 to $49.00, with a typical item around $13.00. Menu highlights include L- Agedashi Tofu, L- 69 Roll, and L- Crispy Calamari Salad.
You can visit for delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, trendy, and upmarket, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and healthy options.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards and debit cards. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (808) 575-2939 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Japanese Restaurant
- Address
- 780 Haiku Rd, Haiku, HI 96708
- Phone
- (808) 575-2939
- Price range
- $30–50 per person
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM
- Menu
- 199 items · $0.50–$49.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 11 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Japanese restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Nuka Haiku’s weekday schedule with 56 other Japanese restaurants in Hawaii. On a typical weekday it opens at 10:30 AM, earlier than 68% of them (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 10:00 PM, later than 80% of them (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 58.5 hours a week, about the same as the local median (60.8 hours). 84% of Japanese restaurants in Hawaii open on Sundays, and Nuka Haiku is one of them.
Compared with 56 other Japanese restaurants in Hawaii that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Japanese restaurants in Hawaii
Based on 10 menus with 632 priced items from Japanese restaurants in Hawaii, the median menu item costs $12.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.00 and $17.95.
At Nuka Haiku the median listed price is $13.00, close to the typical $12.00 for Japanese restaurants in Hawaii.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Edamame | 40% | $4.50 |
| Spam Musubi | 30% | $2.59 |
| Plain Udon | 30% | $8.25 |
Calculated from 10 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great cocktails
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Healthy options
- Organic dishes
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Upmarket
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
- Usually a wait
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Children
- High chairs
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Nuka Haiku there is 1 other place to eat and drink in our guide, and 1 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (1).
Nearest places of other kinds
- Cafes & Coffee(Haiku) Wailuku Coffee Company< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsEspresso Mafia4.1 mi
- SteakhousesMakawao Public House4.2 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexPolli's Mexican Restaurant4.3 mi
- PizzaPizza Fresh4.4 mi
What to expect at a Japanese restaurant
Japanese restaurants include sushi bars, ramen shops, izakayas (casual drinking spots with small plates), teppanyaki grills where chefs cook at the table, and specialists in tempura, udon, katsu or yakitori. Many sushi restaurants also offer cooked dishes and bento boxes, so there is something for diners who do not eat raw fish.
What to order
- Nigiri – fish over rice; the purest test of quality
- Ramen – tonkotsu, shoyu or miso broths at specialist shops
- Chirashi or a bento box – good value at lunch
- Gyoza and edamame – easy starters for the table
Good to know
- Lunch sets are usually much cheaper than the same food at dinner.
- Omakase counters often have fixed seatings – book ahead and arrive on time.
- Nigiri is traditionally eaten in one bite; a little soy sauce on the fish, not the rice.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Nuka Haiku's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM. Monday: 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Is Nuka Haiku open on Sunday?
Yes, Nuka Haiku is open on Sundays: 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Where is Nuka Haiku located?
Nuka Haiku is located at 780 Haiku Rd, Haiku, HI 96708.
What is the phone number of Nuka Haiku?
You can call Nuka Haiku at (808) 575-2939.
Does Nuka Haiku offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Nuka Haiku offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Nuka Haiku?
The typical price range at Nuka Haiku is $30–50 per person. Menu prices range from $0.50 to $49.00.
Does Nuka Haiku take reservations?
Yes, Nuka Haiku accepts reservations.
Is Nuka Haiku wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Nuka Haiku open late?
Yes – Nuka Haiku is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Nuka Haiku?
There is 1 other place to eat and drink within a mile of Nuka Haiku. Nearby options include (Haiku) Wailuku Coffee Company (< 0.1 mi), Espresso Mafia (4.1 mi), and Makawao Public House (4.2 mi).
How much do Japanese restaurants in Hawaii cost?
Based on 10 menus with 632 priced items from Japanese restaurants in Hawaii, the median menu item costs $12.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.00 and $17.95.
