Ginza Bairin – Japanese
Golden, panko-crusted cutlets take center stage at this refined eatery, where the satisfying crunch of perfectly fried katsu meets the rich, aromatic depth of slow-simmered Japanese curry. The atmosphere hums with a welcoming energy as guests enjoy hearty bowls of katsu-don and innovative island-inspired plates, all anchored by the buttery tenderness of premium Kurobuta pork and artfully prepared starters.
255, Beach Walk, Honolulu, HI, 96815 +1 808-926-8082;+1 808-200-1109 https://www.ginzabairinhawaii.com0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Ginza Bairin
Dairy-Free at Ginza Bairin
Ginza Bairin in Honolulu has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Edamame, Cucumber Pickles and Lunch Katsu Curry Set - Kurobuta. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Ginza Bairin
Ginza Bairin in Honolulu has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cucumber Pickles, Pork Tenderloin (3pc) & Shrimp (1pc) Mix - A la Carte and Hawaiian Jerky. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Ginza Bairin
Ginza Bairin in Honolulu has 9 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tuna Ahi Poke, Cream Cheese Spinach Dip and Edamame. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Ginza Bairin
Ginza Bairin in Honolulu has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including The Original Bairin Pork Tenderloin Katsu Sandwich, Fried Jumbo Shrimp Katsu - A la Carte and Chawan-mushi. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Ginza Bairin
Ginza Bairin in Honolulu has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Cucumber Pickles. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Ginza Bairin
Ginza Bairin in Honolulu has 5 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including The Original Bairin Pork Tenderloin Katsu Sandwich, Chicken Tenderloin Katsu (3pc) - A la Carte and Fried Jumbo Shrimp Katsu - A la Carte. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Ginza Bairin
Ginza Bairin in Honolulu has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Cucumber Pickles. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Ginza Bairin
Ginza Bairin in Honolulu has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cucumber Pickles, Happy Hour Sake and Happy Hour Soft Drink. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Ginza Bairin
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chawan-mushi | 8.7 g | 34.1 g |
| The Original Bairin Pork Tenderloin Katsu Sandwich | 0.3 g | 24.8 g |
| Fried Jumbo Shrimp Katsu - A la Carte | 0.2 g | 24 g |
| Special Kurobuta Pork Loin Katsu-Don (3.5oz) | 66.5 g | 19.5 g |
| Chicken Tenderloin Katsu Don (3.5oz) | 66.5 g | 19.5 g |
| Special Pork Tenderloin Katsu-Don (3.5oz) | 54.8 g | 15.5 g |
| Chicken Tenderloin Katsu (3pc) - A la Carte | 14.7 g | 13.5 g |
| Specialty Kurobuta Pork Loin Katsu (7oz) - Set | 17.3 g | 10.1 g |
| Tomato Truffle Sauce | 0 g | 10.1 g |
| Cold Tofu | 10.1 g | 9.7 g |
| Edamame | 2.8 g | 8.9 g |
| Cream Cheese Spinach Dip | 13.3 g | 7.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Weekday Lunch Specials
- Ginza 'K' Lunch Set - $25: 100% Kurobuta Pork Loin katsu 100g Available at: lunch
- Katsu Loco Moco Set - $23: Breaded and fried menchi katsu Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lunch Katsu Curry Set - Kurobuta - $26: Kurobuta pork with curry sauce Available at: lunch
- Lunch Katsu Curry Set - Chicken - $25: Chicken with curry sauce
- Lunch Katsu Curry Set - Minced Pork - $23: Minced pork meat with curry sauce
- Classic Katsu-Don Set - $26: Kurobuta pork katsu-don
Appetizers
- Edamame - $7: Soybeans with choice of salt or garlic anchovy sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Ahi Poke - $12: Hawaiian style soy marinated diced tuna with onion, green onion Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cream Cheese Spinach Dip - $9: Chips with cream cheese spinach sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cucumber Pickles - $8: Cucumber pickles with spicy sauce Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hawaiian Jerky - $7: Half way cooked and raw jerky Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cold Tofu - $7: Cold tofu with bonito flakes, green onions, and grated ginger Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Fried Tender Chicken - $12: Fried tender chicken with dipping hot sauce and ranch sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Signature Pork Katsu
- Specialty Kurobuta Pork Loin Katsu (7oz) - A la Carte - $45: 100% purebred Berkshire pork loin Available at: dinner, lunch
- Specialty Kurobuta Pork Loin Katsu (7oz) - Set - $49: Includes rice/barley rice, miso soup, pickles, and cabbage salad refills Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kurobuta Pork Loin Katsu (7oz) - A la Carte - $44: 100% purebred Berkshire pork loin Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bairin Pork Tenderloin Katsu (4.9oz) - A la Carte - $30: Heritage-breed pork tenderloin Available at: dinner, lunch
Katsu Plates
- Pork Tenderloin (3pc) & Shrimp (1pc) Mix - A la Carte - $31: Pork tenderloin and shrimp Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bairin Mix Katsu (7oz) - A la Carte - $31: Assorted katsu Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Jumbo Shrimp Katsu - A la Carte - $29: Jumbo shrimp Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tenderloin Katsu (3pc) - A la Carte - $25: Chicken tenderloin Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Minced Kurobuta Pork Katsu - A la Carte - $22: Minced Kurobuta pork Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Original Bairin Pork Tenderloin Katsu Sandwich - $31: Pork tenderloin katsu sandwich Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Donburi Rice Bowl
- Special Kurobuta Pork Loin Katsu-Don (3.5oz) - $29.5: Includes miso soup, cabbage salad, and pickles Available at: dinner, lunch
- Special Pork Tenderloin Katsu-Don (3.5oz) - $27.5: Includes miso soup, cabbage salad, and pickles Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tenderloin Katsu Don (3.5oz) - $25.5: Includes miso soup, cabbage salad, and pickles Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides & Add-ons
- Shrimp Katsu (1pc) - $9 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Minced Kurobuta Katsu (1pc) - $8 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tenderloin Katsu (1pc) - $7 Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Rice 'Tsuyahime Brand' - $4: Tsuyahime rice from Yamagata Prefecture Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Barley Rice with Tororo - $6: Barley rice with grated yam Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chawan-mushi - $5: Egg custard with dashi broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tomato Truffle Sauce - $8.5 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Happy Hour Beer - $5.5: Draft, Golden Sabbath, or IPA
- Happy Hour Sake - $5.5: Cold or Hot Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Happy Hour Soft Drink - $3.5: Yuzu Juice, Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Calpico, or Coffee Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
Frequently Asked Questions about Ginza Bairin
- Is Ginza Bairin dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Ginza Bairin has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Edamame, Cucumber Pickles and Lunch Katsu Curry Set - Kurobuta.
- What can I eat at Ginza Bairin on a dairy-free diet?
- Edamame, Cucumber Pickles and Lunch Katsu Curry Set - Kurobuta carry the dairy-free tag, out of 7 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Ginza Bairin have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Cucumber Pickles and Happy Hour Sake.
- Is Ginza Bairin gluten-free?
- 3 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Ginza Bairin?
- Chawan-mushi, at roughly 34.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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