Celebrate Slimy Beans During O‘ahu’s July 12–14 Natto Takeout Dine-Around

Natto lovers can-natto resist: 12 eateries are featuring 28 new natto creations this weekend.

July 9, 2024

Mari Taketa,

This week’s Natto Day Dinner is sold out, but natto to worry: 11 eateries are putting their best slime forward this weekend with 27 new natto creations from Mililani to Kāhala. Some are nods to favorite comfort foods, like first-time participant Clubhouse Mililani’s natto fried rice loco moco, below, with natto demi glace, no less. Same with Mio Pastalogy’s natto eggplant bolognese and Kapa Hale of Kāhala’s crispy lechon with cheesy natto sauce.

Also new to the lineup this year is Sachi’s Sweets of Mō‘ili‘ili, debuting with a complete natto-to-be-missed teishoku. And don’t even think we forgot about dessert: Mio Pastalogy in McCully is making a natto ice cream, while in Kalihi, Made by Aliyoko will have natto-misu and natto okoshi snacks.

True aficionados will know that Natto Day is officially Wednesday, July 10. Tickets for that dinner at Nami Kaze were gone within 36 hours, so this is our way of celebrating the maligned bean with as many fans as possible. Shoutout as always to my Natto Takeout Dine-Around co-organizers, Greg Sekiya and Scott Pang. Now scroll on for a look at the unctuous delicacies that await, and get your chopsticks ready for a memorable three days of natto.

The Clubhouse Mililani

Photo: Courtesy of The Clubhouse Mililani

Natto and Kim Chee Loco Moco, $20

Natto-kim chee fried rice, hamburger patty, natto demi-glace

Photo: Courtesy of The Clubhouse Mililani

Maguro Natto Don, $20

Maguro, natto, takuan, shiso, green onion, uzura quail egg

Takeout and dine-in, July 12-14. 95-176 Kuahelani Ave., (808) 784-0048, theclubhousemililani.com, @theclubhouse_mililani

Ethel’s Grill

Photo: Courtesy of Ethel’s Grill

Nattcio e Pepe, $8

Natto mixed with parmigiano reggiano, pecorino romano and asiago cheeses and with onion, shoyu, katsuobushi and yuzu zest. For buttered pasta or toast or hot rice.

Shoyu Sugar Natto Dango, $6

Takeout only, July 13. 232 Kalihi St., (808) 847-6467, @ethelsgrill_kalihi

Feast

Photo: Courtesy of Feast Mānoa

Feast Natto & Kani Crab Toast, $12

Buttered Texas toast, Umami Mayo and wasabi caviar

Feast House-made Chickpea Natto, $8 for 8 oz.

Takeout and dine-in, July 12 and 13. 2970 E. Mānoa Road, (808) 840-0488, feastrestauranthawaii.com, @feast808

Kaimukī Shokudo

Photo: Courtesy of Kaimukī Shokudo

Nebaneba Soba, $16

‘Ahi Power Bowl, $17

Ume Shiso Natto Soba, $12

Natto Kakiage Tempura, $8

Natto Kakiage Soba, hot or cold, $15

Available at lunch for dine-in only, July 12-14. 1127 11th Ave., @kaimukishokudo

Kapa Hale

seared lechon pork fanned out on black plate

Photo: Courtesy of Kapa Hale

Crispy Lechon Pork Belly with Ooey Gooey Natto Cheese Sauce, $38

Takeout and dine-in, dinner only, July 12-14, 4614 Kīlauea Ave., (808) 888-2060, kapahale.com, @4614kapahale

Made by Aliyoko

Image: Courtesy of @madebyaliyoko

Natto-misu, $10 a pint

Natto Okoshi, $12

DM to pre-order. Takeout only, pick up at Ethel’s Grill, July 12. 232 Kalihi St., (808) 847-6467, @madebyaliyoko

Mama Kim’s

colorful assortment of raw fish and seaweed over rice

Photo: Courtesy of Mama Kim’s

Bakudan Bowl, $18

Natto, shoyu ‘ahi, yamaimo, mentaiko, seasoned squid, takuan over sushi rice

Takeout only, July 12 and 13. 1481 S. King St., (808) 260-4109, @mamakimshawaii

Mio Pastalogy by Dell’s Kitchen

Photo: Courtesy of Dell’s Kitchen

Natto Bolognese Eggplant, $15

The signature Bolognese Eggplant gets upgraded with natto in the housemade bolognese and a poached egg on top. Mix all together for creamy, sticky satisfaction.

Photo: Courtesy of Dell’s Kitchen

Natto Omurice, $15.50

Executive chef Masa Tsuda’s creation mixes natto into a soft omelet over fried rice made with natto, takana, jako and ginger. The sweet, smoked shoyu gravy is made in-house.

Also available: Natto bread TBD and natto ice cream ($4) from @bearslairhawaii.

Pre-orders recommended. Takeout and dine-in July 12 and 13. 1110 McCully St., (808) 840-0496, dellskitchenandbakery.com, @dellskitchenandbakery

O’Kim’s Korean Kitchen

Photo: Courtesy of O’Kim’s Korean Kitchen

Natto Tamagoyaki with Kim Chee, $12

Takeout and dine-in, July 12 and 13. 1028 Nu‘uanu Ave., (808) 537-3787, okimshawaii.com, @okims_honolulu

Paradise Poke Nu‘uanu

Photo: Courtesy of Paradise Poke

Neba Neba Bowl, $17.99

Natto, ‘ahi, yamaimo, okra, takuan, ikura

Takeout only, July 12-14, 1613 Nu‘uanu Ave., (808) 260-4580, @paradisepokehi

Sachi Sweets

Photo: Courtesy of Sachi’s Sweets

Natto Teishoku Set, $18

Natto Kakiage Don with tempura of mixed shrimp, ooba, natto and green onion with shungiku garnish on a bed of rice and kizami nori
Saba Natto Misoni: saba simmered in dashi ginger awase miso with natto, garnished with green onion and sesame seeds
Tomato Natto Miso Soup in awase miso broth

Takeout only, July 12 and 13. 2080 S. King St., (808) 722-8205, @sachi_sweets1