You can go to this restaurant if you appear to be near Tin Hau Sun Mu Temple. Hanagasa Inn is recommended for the Japanese cuisine served. As it is known from the guests' comments, a good fried chicken is a must-try here. The positive aspect of this place is that the staff is gracious. The discussions on this spot have led to 4.0 Yelp-branded stars for this place.
Don't be afraid: it is an old part of town, rundown, deserted. But look carefully while driving mauka on River Street. When you get to the last building on the block, park on the street. While the exterior looks like there is no business there, just venture in and order from the a la carte section. The flavors of their dishes will make up for the fears you endured just getting there. Okinawan style comfort food. Okinawan soba. Bitter melon champuru with choice of meat: Spam, shoyu pork, tuna. Ahi tempura is a winner. As of June 30, 2017, this little spot is closing and will reopen next to The Old Saimin House and in the same area as New Diner's Drive-In on North King Street.
They have the best chicken! It's super crispy, light, flavorful and moist. I love the purple rice musubi as well. The service was excellent and the people there are like "Cheers". Everyone knows your name and are friendly. They had live Hawaiian music and the atmosphere made me feel at home.