Ohana ka ohana. A’ohe ohana e waiho ia ma hope. A’ohe mea e poina ia. Ohana means family. Family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten. オハナは家族。家族は誰も置き去りにしないし、忘れない。
焼とりの八兵衛店主 八島 且典 ーーーーーーーーーーーーーー
As of November, Yakitori Hachibei Hawaii will temporarily close as our lease has come to an end. For 9 wonderful years, your smiles and warmth have carried us.
Our time in Hawaii was more than running a restaurant. It was a journey of challenges, growth, and countless moments that reminded us how food brings people together.
Above all, the friends we met in Hawaii became our Ohana — our family. You supported us, encouraged us, and filled our lives with laughter. Because of you, we made it through these 9 years. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
And to Michael, who stepped in and carried the baton — your dedication allowed us to reach this final moment with pride. We cannot thank you enough.
Hachibei is now expanding across Asia, from Fukuoka to Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines. Our journey continues.
This temporary closure is not an ending. It is a quiet step toward our next chapter. We will return to Hawaii — stronger, better, and ready to serve yakitori again.
Hawaii will always be our special place and our home.
Aloha & Mahalo With deepest gratitude.
Hawaii taught us everything.
Ohana ka ohana. A’ohe ohana e waiho ia ma hope. A’ohe mea e poina ia. Ohana means family. Family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten.
