We are going to Oahu this weekend, staying for a week, and like to be recommended nice Chinese, Japanese, or Asian fusion restaurants in Waikiki and Honolulu. Travel books are usually skimpy on Asian food. Usually, they will recommend very Americanized ones. We like authentic Asian food, and we have kids, 6 and 9, too. I would need as many recommendations as possible from locals, since Hawaii is supposed to have many, many authentic Asian restaurants.

Thanks in advance.

For Japanese I enjoy either Maguro-ya or Imanas Tei, the latter being an izakaya where you drink and eat sort of tapas style. Both serve sushi as well.

Good Chinese is served at Won Kee Seafood Restaurant, dim sum at the Legend (both are in Chinatown) and also at the Royal Garden near the Ala Moana Center.

For fusion there is Chai's Bistro (Thai) and of course Roy's Restaurant. Lots more that others might recommend too, these are just a few that I like. Have a great visit.

I heard about this place Sushi Sasabune. Is it as good as it sounds? Would they welcome kids?

If I remember, Sushi Sasebune is the one where the chef makes what HE wants to serve you...not really a good place for kids.
For sushi & kids, we usually do Catch of the Day or Genki Sushi. Both are kaiten style, but Catch of the day uses boats and has quite a few non-sushi items like tempura and dim sum.
For other japanese, I like Sansei Sushi at Restaraunt Row or jimbos Noodles on King Street. Gyotaku in the same neighborhood is a nice family japanese place.

Chef Mavro is good for fusion, but a bit quiet/small/expensive to do with kids.

For fusion Chinese/Italian, Ciao Mein in always good.

Wo Fat in Chinatown is great for real Chinese...their dim sum for brunch is my favorite.

I second the vote for Chais and would also recommend 366o on the Rise.

Here's an old thread on asian food:
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...=1&tid=1312475

Or check out my brother's columns. His latest one is at http://hawaii.rr.com/leisure/reviews...bcritworld.htm , which focuses on Waikiki Lau Yee Chai.

As for Sasabune: it is kind of on the expensive side, and not really for kids. Maybe Catch of the Day, as lcuy suggests. I also like Chai's for more upscale dining.

some of the better restaurants may be a little boring for your six and nine year old kids.

Good izakaya like Tokkuri-tei or the others mentioned previously are more robust than kaiseki rooms at Kyoya or Shizu.

Little Village Noodle Shop in Chinatown is fun and there's a small free parking lot to boot!

Legend is an experience for dim sum and Wo Fat is the oldest restaurant in Chinatown.

Hale Vietnam in Kaimuki is frequented by Vietnamese who can pretty much afford any restaurant they choose, so that's a testament. Otherwise, there's Pho One on Kapiolani Boulevard or My Canh in Chinatown.

Camellia Yakiniku may not be the "best"
Korean food, but it's a lot of fun to cook your own food on the table grills and eat all that you care to eat!

For Japanese buffet experiences (I only go once before I been there, done that), bot gotta go once) Makino Chaya is like playing a little chess game, with food.

For sheer adventure among peasant cuisine from Rural Asia, try the food court at Maunakea Marketplace.

Then there's the Northern Chinese breakfast on Saturdays or Sundays at Maple Garden.

Not Asian, but an eye-opener for kids,
the Mc Donald's Extreme Breakfast, rice, egg, spam, and portuguese sausage, available only in Hawaii.

Is the week over yet?