Musubi Cafe IYASUME

They only offer takeout, and there’s usually a long lineup, BUT it’s definitely worth the wait. Their musubi is cute, tasty, and comes in a variety of unique options that make it really stand out. I would love to come back if I get the chance to visit Hawaii again.

Came here looking for a some musubi. The prices are competitive. This location has a very homey feel. Think grandma’s kitchen. 👵 The floor and wood structures have seen better days. There are plenty of musubi memorabilia and items for souvenirs. The line was 10 deep but fast. Wanted musbubi but saw they had bentos left. Grabbed one and dropped by Waikiki beach afterwards. The location is perfect for to-go food and picnicking on the beach. This bento has many components. The salmon was savory, fish cakes were mildly salty, the carrot and daikon were tender, the mushroom and lotus root were a bit sweet. Chicken was light and savory. Rice was good.

Good grab n go place. So many options for music. Great Japanese rice. My kid is obsessed with it. It sells cute merchandise, too. The long can be long during the peak hours.

This musubi spot is absolutely amazing! The service was so friendly and welcoming from the moment we walked in. The musubi was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly made – you can tell they use quality ingredients and put care into every bite. Definitely my new go-to spot for a quick, delicious meal. Highly recommend!

just became a carb stuffing—classic teriyaki and egg spams were very bland, like unseasoned rice blocks yet surprisingly the green shiso herb spam was the most flavorful with its fragrant and slightly-tart toppings. it's a convenient cuisine and spot but that's really it.

Wanted musubi's for a large family gathering so decided to try Musubi Cafe Iyasume. They have three other locations in town. - 50x Spam musubis ($2.28 USD) - a couple bonus musubis were thrown in. Filling and tasty - Yuzu pepper salmon ($2.68 USD) - Plum & shiso herb spam ($2.68 USD) - Inari egg spam ($2.88 USD)

must try. love it. Spam musubi is a classic Hawaiian snack made with grilled Spam, seasoned rice, and nori (seaweed). It’s savory, slightly sweet, and portable—perfect for a quick bite. Loved for its simplicity and nostalgic comfort, it’s a staple in Hawaii and gaining fans worldwide.

I came 2 hours before they closed, still busy and staff is helping the customers with a smile🤙People were patiently waiting inside the small cafe or the sidewalk. I tried their shiso leaf musubi last month.. so I picked the mustard leaf this time! It is my favorite now! 😍 I was curious about their beef bowl, with kimchi and egg. The toppings can improve maybe better kimchi and it will be a Top seller! but the rice and meat flavor were great+ Decent portion!

This is the spot to get Musubi, not Foodland. They also make dope Onigiri (rice ball). These are great snacks to grab and they're super affordable. We tried the Salmon w Mayonnaise ($2.68) and Spicy Code Roe ($2.68) Rice Balls. Besides being super affordable, these things are filling as it's mostly rice, but also tastes great. They have a ton of options, which may be overwhelming, but don't be afraid to order a handful as they are super affordable after all. I also ordered the Eel Egg & Shiso Spam ($4.68) Musubi. This was a lot flavorful and more exciting to eat than what I picked up at Foodland, which was a sad excuse for a Musubi. Highly recommend to grab as snacks for your adventures or mid-day hike.

This place was recommended to me by a friend who grew up here! Really solid musubis with a variety of flavors available! I ordered the salmon and seaweed as well as the egg spam musubi! Personally I would only order the spam based musubis as it was much more flavorful! The store is pretty small with a bunch of random merch available to buy! There's a section in the back as well where you can just sit and eat as well! The musubis are made to order and they're so quick to get it to you! This is an ideal place if you just want something super affordable and quick!

I've always wanted to try musubi cafe and it did not dissappoint! I went to 3 locations during my trip in Honolulu and this one was my favorite. I believe this location carried the most variations / options for musubi toppings. the eel egg musubi is my favorite! if you're a fan of musubis i definitely recommend, the prices are reasonable. i would skip the riceballs/onigiri, it felt like too much unseasoned rice and not enough filling inside. this location has a couple of tables inside, but i'd recommend taking your musubis to go eat on the beach! just watch out for the birds attacking if you leave your things lol.

This was a budget lifesaver while I was out in Waikiki for three weeks! Also, I'm appreciative they are open early and later. It's hard to spot the restaurant due to construction but they are definitely still there and they are open! It's just a quick order and go type of place--there's not seating--but why not just wander to the beach and watch some waves while you eat?? They had lots of yummy musubi options--eel, shiso herb, kimchi, etc. All of it was prepped super quickly, so don't let the long lines scare you. The staff were all very friendly as well. Highly recommend checking out this little joint and perusing some of their souvenir items while you wait for your food!!

Came back and thought the salmon and roe onigiri didn't have enough filling. Got the spicy cod roe with mayo and absolutely loved it though!!

We stumbled across Musubi Cafe walking near our hotel looking for a quick snack. This is a great spot to try a variety of different great quality musubis. We tried the avocado, eel, egg musubi & avocado, bacon, spam musubi. Both were very tasty and hit the spot. If you've been to Hawaii you know just about everyone sells their own musubis, but place does them well. I would come back!

Musubi Cafe Iyasume is the place to visit for Musubi and spam lovers. At the time of this review, there appears to be construction on Uluniu Avenue so this is a heads-up that the cafe may be difficult to locate behind scaffolding. Due to its popularity, expect a queue but use the wait time to check out their cute Musubi and spam themed merch. The staff is friendly and they do their best to serve their customers as efficiently as possible. I ordered the Deluxe combo which includes choice of 2 Musubi, fried chicken, sausage, egg and vege miso soup. I'd highly recommend both the Eel, Egg & Shiso Spam and the Avocado Bacon Spam. Ingredients were high quality, but the rice was a bit much. I ended up dropping the extra rice in my miso soup to finish off my yummy meal. Mahalo to Musubi Cafe Iyasume for serving up a menu that is both affordable and oishii!

Highly recommend stopping by Musubi Cafe Iyasume - I wasn't the biggest musubi fan before this, but have officially been converted. We loved it so much we came here twice during our short stay in Waikiki - the prices are great for a quick lunch or dinner, and the musubis are so filling. You can take it to go or eat inside the small shop though seating is limited. My favorites were the black pepper spam (the marinade is so flavorful and good if you want just a simple spam one) and the egg cucumber spam musubi (if you want some different textures). My husband's favorites were the black pepper as well, the eel egg spam, and the salmon mayo musubi (if you want to go for a non-spam option).

We ordered 2 spam, bacon, and egg musubi, 2 spam, shrimp, and egg musubi, and 2 spam, eel, egg musubi. We quickly received order. Tasty, quick, cheap meal. Would return!

Good place to grab your breakfast, lunch or snacks at the beach. The menu could be a bit initiating if you've never been here before, but take a menu and step aside and decide. Please don't hug the line just trying to read the menu with hundreds of items! I liked the 2 rice balls & miso soup combo. They give you a napkin, spoon and the food in a bag so you can take it to the beach and enjoy your food with a beautiful view of Waikiki beach, which is 5 short minutes walk.

Delicious and affordable musubis! I got the eel egg and spam and it was so yummy and filling.

Great spot. Fast and I mean faster than a bad at pit crew. Once you say your order, it's shouted out to the cook. So make sure you say what you mean. The avocado bacon, egg, and spam musubi was delicious. The avocado gave it the fresh element. Really brought it together. The avocado shrimp and spam was on point. Who knew shrimp tempura would give it the pop it needed. Very welcoming shop. Small shop. It'll feel congested with more than 5 customers. They sell other items. They have pre made gift bags! Sweet lady helming the register. A must stop.

WHEN: Tue @6:30am Since I was flying out in a few hours, I figured Musubi would be a good snack for my long flight. This shop has SO many things, not limited to food. There all sorts of Musubi and nigiris and Korean dishes. They also have tons of themed gifts to buy. But because we came so early, all the items were not out on displayed. Here's what I got: SALMON ROE & SALMON MUSUBI - $3.88 AVOCADO EEL EGG SPAM - $4.68 Overall everything was good and decently priced for the area. I liked that they were all made ready as soon as I ordered them.

OMG! This is my favorite go to for musubi to go! Every time I visit Honolulu, I always make it a point to visit this cafe for their fabulous musubi! This place is a tiny hole in the wall with big flavors and friendly staff.

Loved this place so much that I visited 2x during my 3.5 day stay in Oahu. Definitely a must visit spot for those visiting Oahu for the first time. Super fresh, warm spam musubi. Our favorite was the unagi egg spam musubi. Service was quite fast despite there being a small line. Overall the shop is pretty casual and relaxing!

Undergoing construction, so it is a bit hidden. There were a few people inside when we arrived on a Monday evening. Cute little knick knacks inside. The female staff members were nice. We ordered a teriyaki spam musubi, spam + egg musubi, and a salmon onigiri. My husband loved it all. I on the otherhand thought there was too much white rice... unflavored. I just felt like I was eating mostly white rice. I've had better so had to give this place 3 stars.

My family and I always enjoy this place whenever we visit. This location was on Kuhio Ave. and was just a few blocks away from our hotel so we definitely came here almost every morning for its quick, affordable, and delicious food. This one is just a small hole in the wall so there is always a crowd waiting outside. The wait usually goes pretty quickly and whether you are taking it to go or wanting to sit at the back where there are a few tables, your order shouldn't take no longer than 10-15 minutes, at least in my experience. You can also browse their merch of Hawaiian and Spam collectibles while waiting. Yes, they offer mostly spam musubis and rice ball musubis of a wide variety, but there are also combo meals, ready made bento plates, curry, and poke items on their menu. All great options if you want something different. Spam musubis that we have tried: Bacon, Green Shiso Herb, Eel Egg & Shiso, Black Pepper. Rice ball musubis: Salmon Roe & Salmon Mayo Everything was really fresh and super filling, not to mention cost effective if you're on a budget.

Super cute spot with lots of souvenirs, and so many creative rice ball options, it's easy to spend lots of time here and hard to choose what to get! Conveniently located in the central downtown area. Perfect for a post surf/snorkel snack, first thing in the morning for breakfast.. or actually anytime! - Eel, egg, spam, and shiso musubi: this one is excellent and a must get! The shiso flavour was a refreshing touch. The eel was generous and creamy - Eel, egg, avocado, spam musubi: preferred the shiso one. Sometimes less is more. In this case, there were too many rich elements and multiple with similar texture. The egg gets lost

The musubi here is probably some of the best you can get on the island. It can get a little bit pricey once you start ordering a few of them. It's a great food to pack in your hiking backpack. The lines are super long but it moves fairly quick. There are also multiple locations in the Waikiki area.

Solid, basic musubis good for a quick snack or to bring on a hike! We tried the teriyaki spam musubi and eel egg spam musubi. The teriyaki spam musubi tasted exactly like what you'd think it would taste like. Nothing crazy, but there's something comforting about the homemade nature of this classic. The eel egg spam musubi was more unique, and the flavor of the eel combined with the creaminess of the egg and saltiness of the spam was pretty good. The workers were really friendly! There isn't really any seating and it's hard to find parking. Overall a cute shop!

A classic is a classic, and Musubi Cafe Isayume off Kuhio Ave is absolutely that! Whenever we have the joy of being in Oahu, we always head here for some of the best onigiri and musubi we have had. Beyond the wide range of onigiri and musubi choices, they offer many other snacks, mini bentos, Japanese/Hawaiian rice bowls, etc. However, the stars are the onigiri and musubi -- from our perspective, their traditional spam musubi's and the riffs off them (egg, bacon, avocado, etc.) are terrific, with perfectly cooked spam, and high quality rice and nori. The onigiri are delicious and some of our favorite fillings include the tuna mayo, mochiko chicken, miso salmon, mentaiko, and salmon roe. The store isn't large but their ordering system is pretty efficient and their service is friendly. We love to get there right when it opens to grab enough for breakfast and for snacking a little later, or for the plane ride home!

At this point you just review Musubi Cafe just to say you've been here and tried it. This international gem is worth the visit every time and it's still so cheap and affordable. Staff is super quick with your order. One thing to look out for right now is sadly their storefront has some construction happening in the front. Walk slow, you'll see it behind the scaffolding. Other than that, highly recommend anything with tuna or fish roe.

Musubi Cafe Iyasume! Not having been here before, but told about this from traveling companions who have been here in the past, this is the og Iyasume location. Of course, this time we're back, they're all over the place, with stores even in Alo Moana shopping mall. They're a pretty straight forward musubi shop, but also offers some be to options, and onigiris. This og store is a bit different from some of the other locations as there's also a gift shop as a part of it, with some fun stuff inside. Nothing fancy, but neat to look at while you wait in line when needed. This location is quite busy from when they first open all the way up until the late morning when it finally clears up and smooth sailing into the afternoon and evening with not nearly as much foot traffic. Since musubi is mainly a breakfast brunch thing, shouldn't come as a surprise. There's a wide selection of Musibis to choose from, with various ingredient and flavor choices. Cost here is probably its biggest selling point, as musubis start at under $3 a piece, and they're pretty big per musubi, so at most 3-4 of these per person will still keep you around $10-$12, which is amazing when you consider this is basically still the center of Waikiki, and just 3 blocks down is Waikiki beach which can be seen while outside the door waiting for musubi order. The musubis themselves are also delicious. I've tried a few of them here. Personal favorites are the cheese one and the unagi avocado one. Both were the yummier ones compared to ones like the bacon egg, while sounds good, was just okay. Highly recommend trying out Musubi Iyasume Cafe, especially if you're new to the whole Musubi thing, and want to try it out. Just be aware going any time before 11am is going to be a bit of a wait. I recommend calling ahead that way you can just skip to the head of the line, pay for it, and pick up your stuff. They probably won't take orders during the peak breakfast times though because too busy. For Musubi veterans, or even onigiri fans, it's a must stop visit.

Came for breakfast, got couple of musubi and rice ball. They helped labeled which is their popular, etc. Was kinda disappointed with their spicy tuna roll, too less tuna. Also got their miso soup to go. The miso soup had a lot of ingredients, which was interesting. Great on the go snack.

Stopped by for a snack and it lived up to the hype and expectation. The space is small, but the flavors aren't! We got the teriyaki spam, green shiso, and eel/egg/spam musubis. I only ate the teriyaki spam and the eel/egg/spam, but both were so good. The musubis were so large I couldn't fit them into my mouth for a bite to get everything in a single bite. Though I will say, I thought there was too much rice, so I took some out for a more balanced ratio (my personal opinion). There are lots of merchandise in the store before/after you eat! Service is great and attentive and fast! Definitely recommend for your musubi cravings!

Unassuming spot on a quieter street of Waikīkī. The menu has a ton of musabi options and all sounded so good! They also sell some merch and Hawai'i souvenirs that are adorable. There is some seating but not a ton so I took mine to go. I got the original spam musabi and also got a kimchi one as well. Great ratio of rice to spam and loved how cute the shop was. The staff was very kind as well and you could notice them making every order fresh! Perfect for a beach snack and the kimchi one added such a good crunch!

We tried this place this morning- ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!! We got the Avocado eel egg rice ball, Avocado bacon egg spam musubi, Teriyaki spam and Spicy fried chicken mayo rice ball !! Everything was fresh, the line looked intimidating but it MOVED SO FAST! Was clean and quiet! WORTH STOPPING

Yes please come and grab yourself some musubi! So good so authentic and you can tell each musubi was made with love it taste so good I recommend the Bacon egg avocado or the eel spam musubi . The lady I'm guessing is the owner is so sweet and full of warmth .

Musubi Cafe Iyasume is a classic spot for musubi fixes in Waikīkī. Their spam musubi hits all the right notes--salty, sweet, and perfectly balanced. And the rice? Cooked to perfection and molded just right by hand. I recently tried the shiso ume musubi, but the ume was a bit too sweet for my taste. Next time, I'll go for just the shiso--so fresh and light. The unagi and egg musubi was a winner, with the eel adding just the right touch of richness. Fair warning: the line can get long, and there's no parking. Best to stop by if you're already walking around Waikiki! I love that you can buy everything you need to make musubis at home and the cutest musubi merch.

Great place to grab musubis! The line was long when we went, but very efficient, and quick service. The store is cute, with a bunch of knickknacks musubi related. My husband and I grabbed the musubis and headed to the beach!

A must try in Hawaii! Super yummy and a bunch of options and combinations. They also sell cute merchandise inside (magnets, shirts, totes, etc) and you can even purchase the sauce for home. I stopped by a few location during my vacation in Hawaii, perfect for breakfast or afternoon snack! I bought a few before my flight home. Really great rice ratio and it even comes out warm! They refill throughout the day. And it's pretty affordable, an upgrade from the ABC ones. My personal favorites were the classic spam and egg and unagi (eel)! They have onigiri too and bento boxes if you want a bit of variety.

Cute little musubi shop with lots of unique flavors to choose from. Some examples: spam with egg, with egg & avocado, with unagi, with kimchi, etc. They are good size with a lot of rice. Overall a good snack.

Quick and easy snack! The best musubi around and at every corner! The avocado spam egg and bacon is a great quick pick for my breakfast in the mornings!

After 1 year and I'm finally back! I have been craving for spam musubu from musubi cafe iyasume all the time. And I had to get so many of them to fulfill my craving! They have this musubi cafe everywhere so you can pretty much get it anywhere. I would say this is the best place to get spam musubi! The order came out fast after you order it so you don't have to wait long.

Really yummy spam musubi - not sure if it's always made to order but when we ordered it was made to order and warm! My favorite one is the one with spam and egg. Would definitely come back again when we visit Honolulu!!

Kept coming back for more musubis--they're so convenient and tasty, whether as a snack or a meal. There are plenty of options, and for such a small shop, they manage to pump out a ton of musubi at a great price. They also have cute temperature-regulated bags and musubi makers, which make for fun and useful extras! Service is polite and warm. Would definitely come back for a quick bite.

The best spam musubi! We made several stops here during our one week trip, as the musubi makes the perfect snack. My faves were the teriyaki spam, as well as the spam and avocado musubi. I think the spam to rice ratio is the best here. Not too thin of a slice of spam and not too much rice. The service is also very efficient here. You walk into the shop, order, and the staff put all the wrapped spam musubi in a bag for you. Not much of a wait at all. It is a takeout spot so there is no seating available. We grabbed this to eat and found seating by the beach, as well as on our road trips to our hikes, or even brought back to our hotel. Quick and easy snack that is so delicious and cheap!

Super convenient and fast service :) Had to get lunch for a whole group last minute and we were waiting at Kahala mall for an event to start so I needed something simple and cost effective in the area. Most people would order online but I figured ordering a dozen musubis in-person could get a discount; I was wrong. I also noticed that they don't give as much rice as a standard musubi, hence it won't really be too filling. These two reasons were why it's four star. I don't know if it's just because it's a one-time thing or because my perception of this place is that it's a tourist establishment but I was hoping for a Kama'aina discount or at least a discount for ordering a dozen. As far as the order, everyone was happy. Taste is nothing extravagant or out of the ordinary, it's a great spot to grab some bentos or onigiri for a last-minute, quick, and convenient lunch. I understand it's a franchise so I think they are working as best as they can within the rules their HQ gives them. Definitely a recommend from me, but it's just not my first stop for a musubi....definitely their onigiris though! Personally I love onigiris more than musubis!

Solid misgivings nice spot to check out for sure would def recommend this spot rice was ricinnnn spam was spammin

A great little snack. We had 2 each. While they would not make a full meal, they were great to get us through until dinner. Super inexpensive and very tasty.

This place definitely held me off the majority of my stay in Hawaii. Who said food on the island has to be expensive?! Their musubis and onigiris are chef's kiss and super affordable! I wish I could go back just to experience it all again. I ordered many things on the menu, including the original spam musubi, the Tamago spam musubi, tuna mayo onigiri, etc... the list goes on. Spam musubi: 8/10 FIRE! Perfect portion and ratio of rice to spam + teriyaki sauce. Tamago Spam musubi: 9/10 everything the original is and more. Tuna mayo onigiri: 9/10 a classic. Can never go wrong with this one. The vibes are definitely cute in this little store, it's a take out place so no seats inside. However, you can find a place to sit right outside or near the beach. Definitely recommend for anyone who's in Oahu.

Hubby and I love musubi and have seen the vast options that Hawaii has to offer with them! We were headed to the beach and wanted to bring some musubis for a snack. Cute little shop that has sooo many different musubis and onigiris. There were so many to choose from! We picked about 4-5 different ones to snack on. We chose the egg spam, avocado eel egg spam, plum spam, takuan radish spam, and I believe the tuna mayo onigiri. Everything was so delicious! We love the one with the eel on it. Reasonably priced and very filling. Hubby and I will most definitely be coming back here when we come back to Hawaii! & we will most likely be stopping by here to grab some to go before heading back home as well! Something we should've done before we left Hawaii.

Honestly, I do not particularly like spam or enjoy musubis. However, my siblings do and they love this place. I think if my palate was different I would enjoy them. I am giving them 5 stars for their large selection of flavors. I feel like this is what makes the Musubi Cafe stand out from your typical 7/11 or grocery store musubi. There are a multitude of creative flavor combinations and seem like they would be good. I do feel like their spam marinade is better than others- it has more depth in flavor. It's more umami- not just plain salt. Seating is very tight- the restaurant is not very large and there are only two tables hidden in the back. I love looking at their selection of musubi-themed items. So fun! Overall, I would reccomend the Musubi Cafe!

When we initially walked up, there was a small crowd of people outside. We realized after walking inside that the people outside were waiting for their order. The line inside wasn't too bad and allowed me to look at all the super cute musubi merchandise and menu. The menu included a good variety of spam and rice ball musubi. We tried six and made sure some included eel, salmon, avocado, and egg. With no seating available, we walked the block to the beach. The musubi is made to order and was still warm when we bit into it. The rice ball musubi were perfectly filled and a good non spam choice. Overall, we found them all to be pretty good. This was definitely a fun spot to try that was reasonably priced, fresh, and delicious! I also love the musubi bags that I purchased!

Excellent spam. Got the teriyaki one and Kim chi. Very unique taste and gets very busy here. Filling after 3. Reasonably priced at $2.5-$3.0 each.

7.4.2024 Musubi Cafe Iyasume: Where Rice Balls Steal the Show! Nestled in the heart of Waikiki, Musubi Cafe Iyasume is a hidden gem that celebrates the art of musubi--the beloved Japanese rice ball. We were 3minute walking distance from our hotel and this location was perfect to snack on before the beach day. I tried bacon avocado musubi and it was delicious. Creamy avocado, crispy bacon, and a perfectly cooked egg. Let's dive into the flavors that make this cafe a must-visit. The store was cute and they are selling all musubi relating gifts.

Good place to grab a quick musubi. Simple, good service, decent price. The garden outside is great ambiance! The English sparrows will work you very hard for a bite or three!

This place was within walking distance from our hotel, so it was a perfect spot for meals or snacks. At this location, you do have to order and wait for the order, but I think it tastes better when it's made fresh. I was looking at the menu, and you can order ahead, BUT only at certain locations. We had so many different types of musubis, but I loved their onigiris. Huge fan of the salmon and spicy roe. There were so many options, and it was very affordable.

Stopped in here to grab something quick after a morning at the beach. It was around 1pm and it was busy, around 8 people in front of us. The place is really small and has lots of thing to shop for: souvenirs, bags, etc. There is two small tables to eat at the back of the store. What we swallowed: *CURRY: This was OK. Lukewarm. *POKE BOWL: This was also OK, the fish was fresh but didn't seem to have any flavor or spice on it. *SPAM MASUBI: How can this be so delicious? Whatever seasoning they put on it, it was sooo good. *AVOCADO, EEL, EGG and SPAM MASUBI: I know, I know.. what the heck right? I wanted some unagi and I knew the avocado would just hit right but then OMG the egg and spam just did something crazy and it was just NEXT LEVEL! I wish I had ordered more than just one of these 'cuz the marriage of all these ingredients was enough to give the five star rating the I even forgot about my dismal poke bowl. Come and get your masubis!