Fukuya - Honolulu

Let me start by saying that Fukuya is no joke. They've been around since 1939 and they're one of the most popular okazuya places on the island!I was looking for a bento to take on the plane and decided to stop by Fukuya. Not only do they have prepared bentos that you can choose from, but they are also set up like a deli where you can pick and choose what you want and they place it all in a take out container for you.In terms of food offerings, they have just about every type of Japanese cuisine and local foods that you can imagine, such as noodles/chow funn, nishime, chicken (mochiko, nori, garlic, fried) onigiri's (various types) sushi, beef teriyaki, butterfish, hot dog, shrimp tempura, spring rolls, potato hash, musubi... and the list goes on. They even sell mochi, manju and cookies! This would be the perfect place to order catering trays for large parties or events.I arrived at 6:18am and was fortunate to get a parking spot, as there's only a few spots in front of their establishment. There were already customers inside, but the line wasn't too long yet. They're open from 6a 2p Wed Sun, and closed on Mon. Tues.For my bento, I decided on an onigiri for $1.90, noodles for $3.35, 1 fried chicken for $3.20, 1 spring roll for $1.90 and a small sushi bento for $5.80. Total came out to $17.96. A bit pricey, but I made all of my plane mates jealous so it was worth it!The food was very good and a nice deviation from the Zippy's bentos that I typically take on the plane. This will most likely be my new go to bento place before heading to the airport!

Food is always good here.I ordered this sushi tray for someone leaving my workplace and it was such a hit. I ordered the day before -pick up the next day at 10a. Just a suggestion though-bring a large box to carry, because the tray is not that solid.

I have been coming to this okazuya since little keiki times, and it's still the best. Musubi, Chow fun, mochiko chicken, mochi, hotdog maki, teri ahi, hash, tsukemono, and more, all the good comfort foods. Parking is limited, but opens up fairly quickly.Parking: One row of parking in front, easy to get in and out.

The facts: Coworker bought a bunch of bento boxes for me and my coworkers. I think we got Bento B with inari, musubi, nishime, noodles and a piece of chicken, cup of mac salad, and slice of ham. Food was OK, not the best meal I have had.The bad news: my box fell apart even before I was able to eat it. The noodles almost fell out the bottom! (see photos) Fukuya please find a distributor that makes better quality packaging!!The ugly part: I 've been up and down that stretch of South King St. many times and certain customers are unthinking idiots. Here 's a driving tip: if you are going towards Diamond Head on South King, do NOT turn left into Fukuya! Be considerate of the cars behind you (especially for those drivers going to 2700 South King next door also)! You can drive past Fukuya, go up the road to the Hawaiian Humane Society parking entrance, make a U turn (do not go into the HHS) so you cross 2 lanes instead of 3, and drive Ewa bound and enter Fukuya from the other direction. Isn 't that more mindful that waiting who-knows-how-long while making 5 cars behind you wait also??

The food is always good just a little pricey though. My favorite go to place in the morning since they open at 5:30am