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    Amaterasu Sushi

    4.8 (101 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndSushi Bars
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    Updated 1 month ago

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    Classy
    Upscale
    Dogs allowed

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    Bivianna V.

    I had a great time here. The omakase was great, and the presentation was really beautiful. The frozen cup the beer came in was awesome. I've never seen that before. The staff and service were amazing, and I'm so happy we were able to get a reservation here.

    Linda T.

    An experience at Amaterasu Sushi, one of the newer omakase spots located in Ala Moana Center right next to Barnes & Noble. The ambience is very quiet and intimate with only a limited number of seats available at the sushi counter, though I opted to sit at a table instead. The setting felt calm and relaxed, which made the dining experience really enjoyable. The fish was as fresh as it gets and each piece was neatly and beautifully presented. You can tell care went into both the quality of the ingredients and the presentation of the omakase and the dishes were so cute and unique. Overall, it was a very pleasant experience and definitely a spot I'd come back to when craving a solid omakase in town.

    Linda T.

    Came here for a birthday dinner and each bite was phenomenal! Especially liked the engawa with shiso and katsuo nigiri. We were, however, perplexed by the automatic 20% service charge because the receipt says auto-applied to parties of 6 but we were only a party of two. Service was good though so we didn't ask about it. Would come again for a special occasion.

    Kristina C.

    Always walked passed Amaterasu when we go Ala Moana and today was the day we were finally able to go! The inside is a nice lux interior, but makes you feel cozy at the same time. My boyfriend and I opted for the standard omakase (dinner) and it was $150 for 15 courses! Honestly, 100% worth it. Everything tasted so refined and delicious. My favorites were any of the smoked/torched sushi. It gave the sushi another layer of taste and texture. I also wanted to mention that out of all omakase places I've been to, over here has the best minced chutoro handroll. I almost wanted to eat another one, but my stomach would have exploded LOL. Overall, I would totally come back. The owner and staff are super sweet. Also reservations are easy to make on opentable!!

    wendy c.

    What an amazing Omakase restaurant! They are fairly new but are definitely on top of their game with great food and service! They are located on the ground floor inbetween Barnes and Noble and Macy's. We were seated by Katie, our hostess, who is super friendly and whom we had a conversation with the whole time we were there. The pictures of the food is not enough to express how good it was. The fish was fresh, the chefs personal creations were yummy, and both the chef abd hostess were great to talk to! You really feel like you are part of a family. The flavors were delicious. The restaurant is clean. And the prices are good compared to many other locations. You won't be disappointed if you go. They were also super sweet and gave me a scoop of their homemade yuzu ice cream for my birthday! Definitely a place to check out if you're looking for an omakase place.

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    Crystal X.

    Came here for the lunch omakase, which included an appetizer, chawanmushi, 10 pieces of nigiri, and miso soup. Everything tasted fresh. Standouts bites for me were the Hokkaido uni, scallop, king salmon, and the chef's signature Kaua'i shrimp topped with uni garlic butter. The reason for 4 stars instead of 5: a few of the nigiri pieces had too much wasabi, which overpowered the fish, and the appetizer felt a bit forgettable. Service was friendly but there were some awkward moments when our server tried to clear plates before we were finished. Still, a great option if you're looking for edomae-style sushi.

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    Victoria C.

    Amazing sushi by sushi chef Hide! Everything from beginning to end was perfection. Hard to pick a favorite one since they were all so good. We came here to celebrate my mom's birthday and they made the experience so special! We did the omakase which includes 15 courses (10 nigiri). It's a $150 per person which is not bad. The sushi just melts in your mouth. I really enjoyed the salmon, chutoro, Kaua'i shrimp nigiri topped with uni garlic butter and the chawanmushi. I was content with the amount of food we got but definitely could have eaten a few more lol. The atmosphere is elegant and intimate but you can also dress casual if you want. What's great is that it's located in Ala Moana (former Arby's) so you don't have to worry about parking. One of the best sushi I've had in a long time!

    Ivan K.

    We had a totally mind-blowing Omakase meal that was right up there with the big boys in Tokyo. The Sake dispenser was like something out of a sci-fi movie - totally mesmerizing. Every piece was crafted with ninja-like precision.

    Jamie S.

    My boyfriend surprised me with this lovely Omakase spot. We had a reservation for 5pm and came about 10 minutes earlier. The spot was near the Barnes and Nobles in parking garage area of the mall. We were sat at the sushi bar and was offered some delicious tea. We had the 15 course omakase meal and it was a delightful experience! The sushi chef and the server were very nice and we were explained what we were eating throughout the entire meal. Keep in mind, they do change courses while keeping some others. Everything tasted super fresh! The blue fin tuna and the uni was personally my favorite. It melted in my mouth. My boyfriend loved the egg! It was full of so much flavor. A great experience to try was the uni garlic butter shrimp! I've never heard of such a thing but it was really good! Definitely recommend this place if you are looking for an omakase spot around the area!

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    Danielle V.

    Amazing! I took a risk by coming to this restaurant to try the Omakase with my friends. My best friend was visiting from Atlanta and wanted to try Omakase because she had never gone to one. I've been to a couple on the island, but this has moved up to my top 3! It's located at Ala Moana, right next to Barnes and Nobles so parking is easy. We had the first dinner service at 5PM (FYI they do book up fast so make sure you keep an eye out on open table). The service was absolutely impeccable. It all started before we even got through the door. We were waiting outside for the last person in our party to show up when the hostess came out and asked if we had reservations. We said yes and she told us to wait inside while we wait for the rest of our party. The restaurant is small and intimate. We were sat at the counter where it can host seven guests. There is a table behind the counter that can host a party of about eight people. It was comfortable and not too tight. The hostess helps the chef serve so she came to take our drinks. We got hot tea and suntory beer. We had the 15 course omakase for $150 and it was prepared right in front of us. It was great watching him prepare all the food. It was so fresh and I'm so glad you explained each one. The selections differ based on what's available. The winners were the Otoro - it melted like butter in your mouth. Then the Uni Gunkan and Kauai Shrimp with Uni Garlic Butter. Oh my good the Uni was perfectly salty and sweet and melted in your mouth. And the Uni Garlic Butter that is torched onto the Kauai shrimp was absolute heaven. I would go back specifically to get that. I say this because I love Uni and I was just blown away with how the sweet Uni stood out and wasn't over powered by the Garlic or salt from the shrimp or butter. The hostess was amazing with making sure our drinks were never empty and always checked in on us. At the end, the hostess will ask if you want to order anything that was served during the omakase so you can enjoy it one last time. And of course we did! The biggest downside was the temperature. It was set at 80 degrees so it was a bit warm. Overall, I really enjoyed it and would go back again. I would love to try the 13 course Lunch menu for $98. The difference is that you may not get speciality seafood, but I still feel it'd be a great experience.

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    Travis S.

    This is my favorite Omakase restaurant in Honolulu. I know the lower level of the Ala Moana doesn't sound appealing but trust me it is nice inside and has a beautiful Japanese style sushi bar. It's always fun sitting down for an omakase experience just because you have no idea what will be served. I enjoyed everything I had and I cannot wait to go back. Price wasn't bad either for the quality. I think including tip I paid around $120. Made a friend next to me at the bar so I will be meeting him there again soon.

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    Elise L.

    Just WOW! This was my first meal when I landed in O'ahu and it did not disappoint! The fish was so fresh, reminded me of good Japan grade sushi. We ordered sake as well and they brought out a chilled sake dispenser which was pretty cool to look at. I never had sardines in an omakase set before so this was my first time and it was so soft and buttery, melted in my mouth. 10/10 would come again.

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    Ask the Community - Amaterasu Sushi

    Are kids allowed?

    There were kids when we were there.

    Is it BYOB?

    Not anymore. The restaurant has started their curated alcohol beverage menu in February. You may still bring your own bottle but there will be a corkage fee.

    How many courses in the omakase lunch?

    Open for lunch?

    Yes. You can check availability on opentable. :)

    Where can I park?

    The building its self has a very few and limited visitor parking stalls on the ground floor. Tip: if all the appropriate spots are taken, park in another stall and ask inside what you should do while telling them where you are parked!

    I want to make a res and ask about the omakase sushi?

    You can book via Opentable!

    Where can I make a reservation ? Thanks

    Open table.

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