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Okazuya
Japanese-style delicatessen in Hawaii / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Okazuya (御菜屋 or おかずや) or okazu-ya are a Japanese-style delicatessen common in Hawaii. Unlike western delicatessens found in North America or Europe, an okazuya is an establishment that sells readymade Japanese-styled food. "Okazu" refers to a side dish to accompany rice, while "ya" refers to a retail establishment.[1][2][3]
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In Hawaii, an okazuya offers an array of okazu, food items that are sold à la carte, often by the piece, which can be combined to create a meal.[4] However, many of the dishes may also be offered in the form of ready-to-go bento.[5][6] It is often considered the precursor to the plate lunch.[7][8]