Super fun experience! Taka San's humor, personality, and energy was definitely the highlight of the meal. We were late to our reservation due to flight delays, but he waited for us and made sure we enjoyed the meal. Every single piece was delicious. read more

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Read a great review about it in the Honolulu magazine so we made reservations through Instagram and decided to try it. They only have 6 seats available each night for their omakase so you need to make reservations as soon as they are released. Came here for the first time to celebrate a special occasion which happened to be their 1 year anniversary and got their special omakase menu for the night. The other group of 4 who had made reservations cancelled so it was just my boyfriend and I. It ended up being a really romantic and fun experience since it was like having our own personal chef for the two of us. Taka, the owner and chef, was fun to chat with and he served us an amazing meal. He was very hospitable and made sure we had full bellies and a good experience. Taka also messaged us the picture he took with us a few days later and asked us if we enjoyed our meal. All the fresh seafood, sashimi, sushi and dishes we were served on the omakase menu were delicious! We especially loved the uni, chu and Oo toro and chawanmushi. The coffee jelly at the end was innovative but super bitter and would've preferred some type of green tea inspired dessert or something else. We had 20 plus plates of food and left stuffed! Overall it was a fantastic experience and I will return! read more

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A friend of mine gave me the heads up about this place when she saw 22Kailua on Instagram. I rarely venture on that side of the island for dinner but after hearing about her experience there, I figured I had better try it. During the day, it's a coffee shop and retailer. At night, owner Taka turns the place into a sushi omakase-style bar. This review is about the omakase. You may recognize Taka from his days with Ando san (of Ando Yakitori) at the old Kohnotori locations on Piikoi and King Street. This is what he calls his "retirement." He only takes a party up to 6 and it's normally just one seating a night. So it's basically a private party...or when he feels like opening. Reservations are a must. You have to be comfortable around a sweet golden retriever as well. She tends to come around and investigate what you're up to. Her name is Pualani and she's the cutest. His omakase is a bit different from what you're normally use to. I would say he blends a good mixture of the traditional stuff like the fishes and some seafood, along with some vegan options as well. We were also served somen and tempura, all of which are cooked right then and there. So be patient, our dinner was just over 2 hours long but it honestly did not feel that long at all. The wait time between each servings was just right too. We had 15 servings, which is unheard of for how much food you get at some other omakase's nowadays. Best thing about it, the cost set us back $75 and it was absolutely worth it. Worth the food, the company, the privacy of the dinner and the quaintness of the environment. Would definitely recommend and doing again even if that means I have to leave town lol. read more

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This restaurant is one of a kind! Special!!! And all of my family loved it!! 100% recommended! You would not regret it! read more

22Kailua - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Awesome! Welcoming, friendly staff with yummy food. I like that it's smaller too. Makes for a nice intimate meal.

Stopped by for coffee. Was disappointed that there was only pour over offered, but wanted to give it a try. The server was very friendly and gave us 5 choices of beans to choose from with an explanation of each. Coffee was hot and delicious. I was surprised that a Costco size bottle of sweetened creamer was brought to the table. Seemed kinda ghetto for a "high-end" place. Dog laying inside smelled so we moved our coffee outside which had a variety of comfortable seating choices. read more

Wow, this little gem is well worth the visit! It's got great ambiance and the salmon poke with Hawaiian seasoning was the freshest and best I've had on O'ahu! The owners were friendly and welcoming. We'll definitely be coming back! read more

Love love love! This restaurant is so special. Absolutely phenomenal food and the chef is so warm and inviting. The omakase was absolute perfection. We loved everything so much, we went back for the poke bowl the next day on the island. One of the best kept secrets in Kailua! read more

Aesthetically pleasing, simple and excellent. The aloha vibes at this shop are very welcoming. Simple menu and high quality caffein! There is also a sushi shop in the back that he reserves for events and parties. read more

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Shhhh! We enjoyed our secret sushi bar experience! I'm not showing pics of all the courses. They do give you what is seasonal and it appears the standard menu will have variations. I was partial to their broths, thoughtful presentation, tempura, and a nice balance of the land and the sea. If you want fish, more fish that is you probably want to get the sashimi upgrade. And make sure you bring sake and we had a nice chard. Thanks for making us feel right at home Taka and Dustin! It was fun and delicious. read more

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The way this place handles reservations is more old school. You have to message them on their instagram (@22kailua: https://www.instagram.com/p/CMgK2eej-w1/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link) and ask for their phone number. There are two seatings, one at 5PM and one at 830PM. This makes it so that it's more of an exclusive kind of feel and so that the chefs are able to have a more personal connection with the customer. When you get there, make sure you text the same number to let them know that you're here so they can come out and get you. The gate was technically closed when we got there since in the day time, the store front is a coffee shop so that was locked up. The bar seating could technically seat up to 5 people but our party of 3 got really lucky and had the whole place to ourselves! Undivided attention from both chefs! Probably the best omakase experience I've had before. There was a mix of nigiri, sashimi, and small plates here as we got the kaiseki omakase. Our party had a few favorites, the wagyu beef sukiyaki with egg foam, anagi over an egg roll (not sure what it's officially called), and chawanmushi (all pictured with this review). The egg in the wagyu sukiyaki was amazing as they used eggs from Japan that were much more rich in flavor, color, and texture. I literally drank the soup after I finished everything. No regrets. For the anagi over the egg roll, while it may look like a simple dish, it was gushing with flavor that none of us were expecting. As for the chawanmushi, my girlfriend hates anything that's super eggy but she literally drank the cup that this was served in. Needless to say, she loved it! It was super flavor filled with a kind of umami taste that she wasn't expecting. She originally wanted to just give it to me but after one bite, she took it back right away, lol. So a crazy thing happened during our meal. The chefs were very personable and easy to talk to so our party randomly decided to talk about cane spiders that are native to Hawaii. Towards the tail end of our meal, one actually showed up. My friend saw it leisurely crawling up the side of a wall and pointed it out to the chef. We all shared an "oh shit" and had a momentary staring contest with it. While it was still moving, our main chef was holding a blow torch and for a second thought about torching it up. We talked him out of it and he eventually decided to use his crocs instead, which we all agreed was a much better choice. (What if burning it didn't kill it and it was running around on fire?!) He slowly walked up to it and slammed it down. It made a small 'crack' noise (imagine opening up a soft shelled crab) and fell to the ground. I wish I had recorded the epic moment. He said in the 3+ years of operating there, he had never seen one. Guess it just took us talking about it for one to show up. He said it's definitely a night to remember to so anyone reading this review that actually decides to go, you should definitely ask about it. Haha~ While COVID sucks, there are some silver linings like making our experience more intimate with these wonderful chefs. If you're in Hawaii and looking for an omakase joint, this is it. P.S. whoever makes the reservation gets a cool little placard with their name on it! read more

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So glad to see 22 Kailua operating and serving customers while observing the health rules and even planning future expansion on how to serve people better within the rules and guidelines for COVID. We went for my birthday after seeing a social media post about their pop-up on the other side. The food and conversation made for a memorable evening! Highly recommend and look forward to attending again! read more

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I LOVE 22Kailua. If you've never been to an omakase, are on the Kailua side, and want a special night out, then this is the place for you. Tucked behind a coffee shop boutique is a private sushi bar area where you are within arms reach of the chef's preparing the food. They offer many different omakase's (which really just means chef's choice), but I recommend the Kaiseki omakase to get a fantastic Japanese sushi and small plates meal. Plus they offer BYOB and can accommodate up to 5 people . Triple bonus is the owners cute dog pualani who will happily munch on your uneaten shrimp tails. This is now on my list of places to return to whenever I am back on the island. read more

Best omakase experience, intimate, fun and most importantly authentic, fresh and delicious food. We have a great time here and I'm still dreaming of the high quality fish. Perfect omakase experience. read more

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Just walked by and stopped for a coffee Not your average coffee shop!!! This spot is styled soo incredibly cozy/beautiful and relaxing. Looks and feels better than your own living room Then there is Pua. She is the cuddliest cutest fur baby. Loves to be petted. Takashi- the owner is such a sweet, happy person that takes much pride in his craft. Carefully and precisely making each cup I'd say his coffee could satisfy even the biggest coffee snob. We will be back for the reservation only Omakase Which is a special small plate 8-10 course Japanese dinner that he prepares fresh. He goes and shops for the ingredients that day. Review of dinner to follow.... read more

Amazing food. We came for their poke at lunch and wow, we were blown away at how incredible it was. The quality of fish, sauce options and entire dish was amazing. We wish we could have experienced the dinner while on the island! read more

Delicious personal dining experience! Chef Yutaka-san explains each preparation. Truly wonderful. Origami place markers are an unexpected take-home treat. The relaxed and soothing environment has only 10 seats. read more

Amazing foods and fun time ! Best deal and best experience! Chefs and a waitress are super nice and fun ! If you like sushi this is the spot in Oahu ! Will definitely go back again thank you !! read more

Read about this place on Yelp and other sites, was already intrigued and then come to find out my husband worked with him many moons ago in Waikiki so we had to go! We were fortunate to get a res after they reopened after the shutdown. There were 6 if us. Its prix fixe...but you can upgrade if you want. Small portions of many courses. Very misleading because by the sukiyaki course I was full. Everything was very good. Usually I am reluctant to do omakase because I'm somewhat picky, but I was fine with most things and what I didnt eat my husband ate. Here are some pics- my favorite course was the sukiyaki read more

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I am so glad my friend told me about this place, and during covid of all times. So glad we can all support this business! Good portions and delicious food. The business posts their specials on Instagram, and it seems to change frequently and with holiday specials. I really hope this review convinces you to stop by and try this place if you're hesitant. read more

22Kailua - 5/19 split bento special. Large portions and delicious! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

The best omakase experience ever! The chef is so friendly and fun, and the sushi is phenomenal.

I haven't been in since covid happened but I can say having been here a few times for dinner prior that I absolutely love this place. The dinner is excellent and intimate and I really enjoyed the meal and the company. I have also come in during the day for coffee and to look over some of the products in their boutique, and that was a very enjoyable experience as well. I've been working crazy hours so I haven't had a chance to make it back in but I highly recommend the 22. read more

What a hidden gem (literally)! We made the trip from town and it was soooooo worth it. EVERY SINGLE dish we had was on point. If it's your first time then I definitely recommend the $120 omakase (higher end ingredients such as caviar, oyster, uni etc) We were so STUFFED especially my hubby who looooves to eat. Even the $80 omakase will give you a one of kind ono experience! There's no other omakase like this on the island. It's nigiri, sashimi, soup, fried, grilled, cold, hot, Japanese comfort food and also very refined Japanese dishes. Out of this world mixture. The 22 team fills the experience and ambiance with so much Aloha. You will smile, laugh, talk story and eat eat eat! btw- the 22 team takes social distancing VERY serious. AND I LOOOOVE PUA read more

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I had a fantastic dinner at 22Kailua! The restaurant was intimate with cool decorations and you got to watch the Chef work his magic. Each sushi had unique seasonings that complemented, but never overpowered, the flavor of the fish. There were several deluxe dishes like wagyu carpaccio, uni, amaebi & toro, but even the ika and salmon were elevated beyond what you'd normally get at a regular sushi spot. ($150 option) read more

Ok I am giving this place 5 stars...it may not be Sushi Sho, but the combination of fresh ingredients, delicate taste, personable chef, funny chef, byob, $80 Omakase, PUA , cozy 6 seats, make this a 5 star in my mind. Courses include, various seafood, veggie delights as well as some incredible firsts, "wasabi oil"...yum...A must try, and the cost is incredible. read more

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Gross. Literally at the very gross bus stop, tables and chairs outside are filthy, leaves everywhere. I don't know how they got a green pass card. read more

22Kailua is a small coffee house. The first impression I got was, wow! It looks so Japanese. Japan has some of the best coffee shops on this planet. Well looks like we have one in Kailua now. Owner Takashi Kijima moved to Hawaii from Osaka, Japan in November of 2016 to "retire" and enjoy life. He found himself searching for a good coffee shop and some nice food. He was unsuccessful. He said, "if I can't find it, I'll open my own shop." He supports local coffee producers from all over the state. I had the Puna Big Island Kona Peaberry. Silky smooth with hints of chocolate and cinnamon. Take san makes all of his coffe pour over style. He calls himself "old school" so no fancy Italian machine. He is also a chef! Yes I said Chef. He does small partys up to 6 people. You need to text him at least 2 days before you want to come in and eat. He does sushi and nabe, a Japanese hot pot. I can't wait to try his food. I'll post another review after I eat here. read more

On a scale of 1-5 I give it a 10! This was absolutely the most amazing food experience we have ever experienced in our lives! This is a very special omakase experience where the sushi and sashimi fish are the freshest available (most flown in from Japan). Dustin and Malia are wonderful chef hosts making this a full, warm, and exceptionally personal experience. Worth the effort to get a reservation (only through Instagram when they post the month calendar is open ahead. Typically books up within 2 hours of their IG post, so be on the lookout and never give up!!!!) It is an intimate place and I will dream about these delectable unique combinations and pieces of the sea until I can return! read more

I had the most delicious honey grilled cheese sandwich here today for lunch. It went so well with the iced coffee. It's a cozy spot, very informal and comfortable. We were a party of four and sat at the table inside, enjoying the AC with our meal. Hoping to go back to try one of their dinners this winter. read more

Taka-san is a gem of a human. Today, on our way to Lanikai beach, I noticed a little coffee shop out of the corner of my eye and thought "huh, that looks precious - I wonder if there's parking?" Oh man, I cannot tell you how glad I am that I stopped. What is this place? Is it a bunch of pop-up shops stuffed into one room? Is it Taka-san's living room? Is it a restaurant? Is it a coffee shop? Yes. Two beautifully prepared iced pour-overs were the start to our day. Miraculously, there were two spots for dinner left on the list for the night, so we eagerly snatched them up! Pro-tip, Takashi recommends that you give him at least 24 hours notice for a table. We went swimming/snorkeling at Lanikai, went back to Honolulu for showers/a change of clothes, enjoyed some site-seeing and made our way back. Oh man. Oh man. Where do I start? This was a 2-hour treat. We were made to feel as if we were the guests of honor in Taka-san's home. Each dish was served on the most beautiful ceramic dish, each item was seasoned just right, and a 2-hour meal left us feeling sated without being stuffed. The textures and flavors were expertly timed and coursed. We easily spent 2-3x the amount we did with Taka-san at a few very-high-end-sushi spots on Oahu on this trip, but never had a meal quite like this. I cannot recommend him enough; he is an incredibly kind, warm, gentle soul, makes wonderful food, and leaves you singing the praises of his cuisine the whole drive home. Call, drop by, send a carrier pigeon - do whatever you need to do to get in for a meal here. read more

Best sushi I've ever had. Talk about an experience bcs that's just what this place is. I've never been to anything like it. Everything was fresh and literally made right in front of you. Pricy but 110% worth it! read more

Our favorite special occasion spot!!! We enjoy 22 so much we only take our favorite foodie visitors there. 22 embodies high-quality Japanese culinary arts meets soul-feeding intimate experience. The chefs humbly excel at their craft and take pride in creating an outstanding dining experience. BYOB is a fun perk too. read more

First of all, 22Kailua is on my top when it comes to coffee shops in Oahu. The amount of percision that Takashi puts into a pour over cup of coffee translates over to every sip you take. I had the Kona pour over and the iced coffee. For the iced coffee Takashi cut some fresh ice for the cup which made a surprising difference since the irregular shape and large size help it from diluting the coffee to quickly. The coffee shop itself seemed super random in a good way and quite aesthetically pleasing. Takashi is super friendly and really nice to talk to. Not to mention his dog is super cute and friendly as well! It was a little hard to find and we had to park in a nearby garage, but that was literally the only downside. read more

It's an awesome experience with awesome food. Malia the sushi chef makes amazing sushi. The variety of nigiri sushi and dishes offered for Omakase was delicious. We are definitely going to go back if we can get reservations. read more

Tonight we had the opportunity to be amazed by Chef Taka's excellent omakase. We were even lucky enough to have the entire restaurant to ourselves. His passion and love for what he does transcends in each dish he presented to us. He does everything himself and does it sooo well! Chef Taka is very friendly and engaging. My husband and I left with full belly's and feeling very satisfied! We cannot wait to come back :) thank you Chef Taka for an unforgettable experience. read more

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My bf & I were so happy we found this coffee shop. We came here every single day when we were in town, visiting Hawaii. Coffee jello was the best! Cold brew was perfect. Had awesome conversations with Taka. He's the best. Definitely recommend coming here for better coffee. Not Starbucks. read more

22Kailua - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

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This cove of a coffee shop is tucked away from a busy bus stop on Oneawa. The shop is a collection of slow drip coffee, a lounging lovely golden retriever, a small trove of boutique apparels and an Omekase bar (6 seats) hidden in the back. It's quirky and of course, a couple of Japanese tourists were rummaging through the trove. I ordered a cup of peaberry coffee with an omelette sandwich which were exquisite. I will be back for more. read more

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We really enjoyed this place and loved having the opportunity to get to know some of the workers there. It is definitely not the best location for a business but I love what they've done with the spot and how they've chosen to grow it organically. I've only had the breakfast so I cannot speak on how the sushi experiences but we are looking forward to that. Inside the place is kind of ADD with an eclectic mix of random things which say a lot about the owner and his tastes. You've got a dog laying on the couch you got a massage chair you've got trinkets for sale you've got a salt bug gun to shoot flies he's got a judo poster. It's all very random and all over the place but that's exactly how I live my life so I totally dig it. Eventually we will get in for a sushi experience and I will update this read more

22Kailua - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

What an incredibly special dining experience. The atmosphere, the service and of course the food were all really exceptional. I grew up in Kailua and it is such a treat to have 22 here in our town. It's an entire experience that really makes this place unique and delicious - can't wait to be back soon! read more

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Had one of their takeout bento boxes and it was amazing. Presentation was perfect and all the food packed so much flavor. Shaka Taka from Osaka makes me feel like I'm visiting Japan. I can't wait until I can dine in there again. read more