Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House has slipped into Kapahulu with a second Oahu location, bringing its all‑you‑can‑eat wagyu shabu setup to the Kapahulu Shopping Center just a quick hop from Waikiki. The new outpost stretches Mikiya's tiered wagyu sets into a larger space with late‑night hours, self‑serve touches and expanded drink stations, aiming squarely at graduation dinners, family gatherings and big group nights out.
As reported by KHON2, manager Melanie Zhang said the Kapahulu restaurant includes a fresh vegetable bar, enhanced drink stations and convenient parking for guests. Zhang told KHON2 the space is designed to better handle larger parties and summer gatherings around Waikiki and Kapahulu.
What’s New at Kapahulu
The Kapahulu location adds a self‑serve vegetable bar where diners can pick mushrooms, corn, tofu and noodles, a change from the preset vegetable platters at Mikiya’s Kapiolani spot. It also offers soft‑serve dessert and an automatic rice dispenser, according to Aloha State Daily. The all‑you‑can‑eat tiers still lean on premium cuts, from Australian wagyu to Japanese A5 brisket.
Who’s Behind the Expansion
The Mikiya concept is part of Chubby Group and was brought to Oahu by local operator Hawaii Lucky Group, Hawaii News Now reported. Chubby Group’s project page for the Honolulu restaurant lays out the brand’s menu details and notes that Mikiya mainly accommodates walk‑ins while holding a limited number of online reservations through partner platforms.
Where to Go and Practical Details
Mikiya's Kapahulu outpost sits in the Kapahulu Shopping Center at 830 Kapahulu Ave, and the plaza lists Mikiya among its food tenants with on‑site parking, per the Kapahulu Shopping Center directory. The Kapahulu location is open nightly from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m., and Mikiya's locations page has the latest hours and reservation notes for both Kapahulu and Kapiolani locations (Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House).
Built for Groups
With a customary 90‑minute dine time limit and tiered set pricing, the restaurant is set up to handle large parties and late‑night diners, an arrangement manager Melanie Zhang said makes it a natural fit for graduation season and family gatherings, according to KHON2. For now the Kapahulu spot joins Mikiya’s Kapiolani location in offering membership discounts and multi‑tiered wagyu sets aimed at groups and celebratory meals.
Keep an Eye on Openings and Menus
For the latest menus, hours and any special promos, Mikiya posts updates on its locations page and social accounts; the Kapahulu team is active on Instagram under @mikiyahonolulu. Expect the Kapahulu location to be busiest on weekend nights and around graduation season as groups test out the new self‑serve options and late‑night service.
