Roy Yamaguchi was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan. He is revered for his culinary skills and is known as the innovator of Hawaiian-inspired cuisine, an eclectic blend of California-French-Japanese cooking traditions created with fresh ingredients from the Islands. He was honored with the James Beard “Best Pacific Northwest Chef” Award in 1993. Yamaguchi has earned honors including California Chef of the Year (California Restaurant Writers Association), Gault-Millau Top 40 (Forbes FYI), Top 50 Cuisines in America (Conde Nast Traveler), Fine Dining Hall of Fame (Nation’s Restaurant News) and the John Heckathorn Dining Excellence Award (Honolulu Magazine).

The Original Roy’s Restaurant. Roy’s Hawaii Kai is where it all started more than 30 years ago. The original Roy’s is truly a neighborhood family restaurant and still has the same buzz and vibe it had in 1988. Enjoy the Asian, island fusion cuisine with your family and friends. With its comfortable open kitchen in the dining room, it is a place where first-time visitors fall in love with the same feeling locals enjoy time and time again. Roy envisioned a place where “everybody knows your name” Dine with us and enjoy the “Original Roy’s” experience with outstanding food, service, and an amazing view of Maunalua Bay. Restaurant in Hawaii Kai with panoramic views of Maunalua Bay and Diamond Head! They offer a private dining room that can accommodate up to 90 guests. They also offer audio and visual rentals if desired!

Roy’s Waikiki offers private dining experiences perfect for family gatherings, celebrations, and business entertaining.  Let us help you create an unforgettable event! Includes one-on-one consultation for special menu planning and pricing.  Includes wi-fi access and television monitor for presentations.  Restaurant buy-out is available for parties up to 240 guests. Roy’s Waikiki has a more formal, fine-dining atmosphere, they have a private dining room available and can create a menu for you starting at $55 per head.

Located on Oahu’s North Shore inside Turtle Bay Resort. Delight in the freshest local ingredients from farmers, fishermen and ranchers in Chef Roy Yamaguchi’s signature style. Steps from the sand, Beach House reflects the fond memories of potluck gatherings and Yamaguchi’s family favorite dishes. Here, you’re treated like family. Every guest, every table, and every plate is treated with care. Where you can create fond memories of your own. Outdoor beachfront dining, Roy’s Beach house offers customizable menus and audio/visual rentals! 

Roy’s Ko Olina is the crown jewel of the west. Opening in 2004 within the exclusive Ko Olina resort, Roy’s is surrounded by luxury residences, visitor accommodations and the Ko Olina Golf Club. Dine with us and enjoy your meal outdoors relaxing on our “Bridge Bar” Patio or inside overlooking the spectacular view of the golf course from the 18th hole.