Ethel's Grill Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing Ethel's Grill - a hidden gem in Honolulu serving up Hawaiian-Japanese fusion cuisine. Despite its divey ambiance and limited parking, this spot is a must-visit for locals and adventurous foodies.
The menu boasts signature dishes like the sashimi plate, Japanese-style hamburger steak, mochiko chicken, and grilled island fresh ahi. The standout dish, according to reviews, is the mochiko chicken - crispy, juicy, and bursting with flavor. The ginger beef and hamburger steak are also highly recommended.
With quick and attentive service, generous portions, and a charmingly aged interior, Ethel's Grill offers a unique dining experience. Don't miss out on their delicious home-cooked meals, perfect for takeout or a quick lunch stop. Make sure to plan your visit carefully due to the limited hours and parking challenges. Experience the flavors of Hawaii at Ethel's Grill.
Noodle And Soup Dishes
Saimin
Large
Miso Saimin
Sweet & Sour Spare Rib Saimin
Turkey Tail Saimin
Ethel's Famous Tataki Sashimi
A side dish of fresh tuna lightly seared, served on a bed of bean sprouts and. drizzled with sesame oil and ethel's garlic-shoyu sauce! Only
Side Order
Drinks & Side Orders
Miso Soup
Egg
(Each)
Rice
Green Salad
With ethel's parsley dijon dressing
Can Soda
(Ask for soda selection)
Oyako Donburi
Chicken Tofu
Hamburger Steak W/ Gravy
Pork Chops
Pork Tofu
Lunch Menu
House Specials
Goyachampuru
Okinawan style pork & bittermelon stir fry !!!
Loco Moco
Homemade hamburger patty w/ brown gravy & eggs sunny !! Yummy !!!
Taco Rice
Homemade taco meat, cheese, fried egg salsa & chips
Tataki Sashimi Plate
Our famous tataki sashimi only more!!!
Mochiko Chicken
Crispy mochiko fried chicken served with ethel's ginger-ponzu dipping sauce
Japanese Hamburger Steak
Home-style hamburger patty topped with grated daikon, daikon sprouts, and tangy ponzu sauce. Light and refreshing!
Garlic Chicken
Deep fried chicken smothered in our special sweet-garlic sauce!
Garlic Pork Chops
Deep fried pork chops smothered in our special sweet-garlic sauce!
Garlic Ahi
Ahl simmered in garlic butter sauce & tomatos. Yummy!!!
Deep Fried Turkey Tails
Soft, tender & juicy turkey tails deep fried & served w/ onion vinegar. Onolicious!!!
Grilled Island Fresh Ahi
With island style shoyu vinegar sauce
Sweet & Sour Spare Rib
Kim Chee Ahi Donburi
Tataki sashimi served chopped with kim chee, nori, daikon sprouts and drizzled with ethel's garlic-shoyu sauce
Ethel's Most Popular Dishes
Breakfast Menu
Two Eggs And Breakfast Meat
Choose one (): bacon, spam, links, ham, portuguese sausage, or vienna sausage
Jumbo Rib Steak
Ethel's Famou S Tataki Sashimi
Tripe Stew
Oxtail Soup
Garlic Chicken
Mochi Ko Chicken
Japanese Hamburger Steak
Pig Feet Soup
Turkey Tails
Morning Special
Vegetables, tofu, and egg simmered in a large bowl of miso soup served with a bowl of rice. Ethel says "start your day the healthy way!"