One of my best omakase experiences I've ever had. Every fish selection was amazing and delicious and pared nicely with our sake. I love the ambience of the restaurant and it was beautifully decorated. Our chef was fun and we had great conversations throughout the entire lunch. Will definitely come back to visit when we're in town. read more

Don't be fooled by its unassuming location - sandwiched between Barnes & Noble and Macy's, Amaterasu is a true hidden gem. Sushi Chef Hideo Ohmiya breaks from rigid tradition, delivering a refreshingly inventive omakase that pushes the boundaries of classic sushi. Highlights include Hawaiian-style uni with garlic butter, perfectly tender shrimp, seared sumo katsuo (bonito), and tai delicately finished with umami-rich moshio (Japanese seaweed salt) and a hint of soft lemon. Each bite is a savory revelation. The flavors here don't just impress--they command your attention. The sushi flavors burst through the palate, leaving no room for anything bland or forgettable. Much of what's offered is both seasonal and rare, elevating the experience beyond the ordinary. Amaterasu has quickly earned a top spot in my dining rotation. Though new to the scene, Chef Hideo is not to be underestimated--he delivers a masterclass in bold, flavor-driven sushi that both honors and reinvents tradition. read more

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Really happy that we ended up looking up this place as we kept walking past it. The interior is cozy and clean. The Chef and his hostess were very nice and attentive. This really is the best omakase on Oahu and affordable. The uni garlic butter topped shrimp, King Salmon, and uni were absolutely delicious. Thank you so much for an amazing sushi date night. read more

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We visited Amaterasu on New Year's Eve. I can't believe the place was a jack in the box before. This intimate sushi bar seats 6 and has a table that accommodate 10 walk-ins. Currently, there are 6pm to 830pm seating but chef said it will be 5pm to 730pm soon. Sushi selection was exquisite and the service was top notch. For dinner, we were served a 15-course omakase and the flavor profile went from light (yuzu) to stronger (miso and uni). Additional ala carte menu is also available in case you want more! In my case, I rather come back for another visit. Thanks Chef Ohmeya for a delicious to get 2025 ready! The only issue might be the bathroom as the closest one is either inside the Lanai food court on the second floor or the Hookipa Terrace one on the third floor. read more

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My friends and I had a great dining experience at Amaterasu Sushi! We had the $150 dinner omakase and felt that it was very worth it for its price point. What stood out most was the quality of the fish. Every cut was unbelievably fresh and rich without ever feeling heavy. The toro literally melted in your mouth, the uni was sweet and creamy, and even the sardine sushi was delightfully good. My personal favorite was his signature special which was shrimp with garlic uni butter. The chef himself made the experience even better. He was kind, fun, and genuinely joyful about sharing his craft. The vibe was also really nice, intimate and relaxed. You can tell he really loves what he does and enjoys sharing it with people. It made the whole experience feel personalized in the best way. Highly recommend if you're looking for a special dinner near Ala Moana without it feeling overly formal or overwhelming. Perfect spot for a small group or date night! read more

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I really enjoy Amateresu. I have enjoyed it here a number of times. Recently took my aunts visiting from Hong Kong for lunch and they loved it. Sushi Chef Hideo is professional, polite and really takes the time to perfect the details of each serving. Will definitely be back. Highlight of the meal is his signature Uni butter Kauai shrimp that tastes like a lobster. I really enjoy watching Chef Hideo crafting each course. read more

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Excellent Sushi! I love coming here everytime, it such a treat to be able have this sushi restaurant in Honolulu and there's many out there but this is the place. A must try! read more

We finally made it to the brick and mortar! After being amazed by the food at the pop-up restaurant in Velocity, we have been waiting to make it back. The interior is beautifully designed and exceptionally clean. We had reservations for a 5pm seating for the omakase (150/person) and surprisingly parking was readily available directly in front. The service is smooth and the food is reminiscent of high end sushi in Japan. Everything was fresh and delicious. Even the draft beer (suntory premium malt) is dispensed from a high tech japanese tap that produces the smoothest, creamiest, sweetest head on a crisp and refreshing beer. We will definitely be back again! They even have a large table to do bigger groups if you so choose. Don't sleep on this spot! read more

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I went here when it was still at the car dealership area. Another excellent omakase spot that I don't mind coming back to, chef Ohmiya is essentially a one-man show at this very intimate setting. Lunch is definitely reasonably-priced, although you may miss out on some of the stand out dinner dishes like the scallop on rice with the uni garlic butter (this thing is essentially better than crack) that he makes himself from scratch. I love that it is small and very personal and the service is amazing, with chef Ohmiya being so nice and welcoming. The quality of ingredients he uses and the slight creative touches he adds makes for a truly unique and exceptional experience that wouldn't break the bank so you can keep coming back for more. I have yet to go to his new location but looking forward to it for sure! read more

Aloha, Amaterasu Sushi has opened a brick-and-mortar restaurant in Ala Moana Shopping Center, 1st floor near Macy's and Barnes and Noble (below Lanai FC). If you've been to chef's pop-up at Artisan in the Velocity luxury car dealership, you'll be happy to visit here soon. Currently BYOB at $150 for the dinner Omakase of 14 dishes, such happiness, I promise! Fresh, authentic fish and dishes. There's a 7 seater bar as well as a 10 seater dinning table, so bring your friends or make new ones! Service, Food and space all were divine! Enjoy! read more

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More like watching a symphony than a meal. So amazing!! Most fresh, delicious, melt in your mouth sushi. Perfect ratio of fresh fish to sushi. Sat at the bar for lunch. What a deal! The Japanese sushi chef sways when he makes each piece of sushi. What a work of art and labor of love. Very reasonably priced. No need for fancy gold foil or heavy sauces. Just perfectly fresh fish, homemade soy sauce and a dab of wasabi. The sweet waitress is Ukrainian but lived in Japan and went to school there, and speaks perfect Japanese. My favorite bite was the Shiso halibut that was lightly torched. Soooo ono and melted in your mouth. The Hokkaido scallop was another delicious bite. Enjoyed every piece of high quality, fresh sushi. Arigato gozaimasu! read more

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This place was fire! Super great food and atmosphere. Service was impeccable as well.

Amaterasu...what a lovely surprise! Visiting Oahu for only a few days, was looking for a special omakase dining experience on my last night. I found what I was looking for! The fish is incredibly fresh, prepared with care, but more importantly, the rice is perfectly seasoned and of the right texture. Menu pics included with this review. A highlight for me was the juxtaposition of the use of shiso leaf in each the tai and flounder. In the case of the tai, the citrus highlighted the pepperiness of the shiso leaf. In the flounder, the shiso was more subdued in tandem with the smoke/light char on the flounder. Both incredible, and brilliant to pair those two different preparations. Speaks to the chef's versatility, creativity, and integrity. The small wine list was perfect for the menu. The Chablis, at the Chef's recommendation, was a beautiful complement to each dish. The hybrid sake/wine was delectable and also complementary. The entire staff created an intimate and thoughtful dining experience that was thoroughly enjoyable. Apart from the food, a few notes that would have been helpful to know in advance: 1. Uber registers the incorrect address. Go to the location at 1450 Ala Moana Blvd. Lyft and Google Maps have the correct address. 2. 1450 is the address of a shopping mall. Tell the driver to pickup from Level 3 Lucky Strike; the restaurant is located on the garage level below street level. 3. Restaurant is located on the lowest floor (garage level) next to a staircase which leads to Lucky Strike. 4. The restrooms are one flight above the restaurants (accessible by stairs, didn't see any escalator or elevator nearby), through a food court in the way back corner. Basically, I had trouble finding it and abandoned mission the first time around. Recommend visiting restroom before/after the meal. Four stars is reflective of the difficulty w/ uber and confusing bathroom location. But the food is fantastic! Such a creative chef and I hope they succeed greatly! Such a privilege to dine there! read more

incredible service, food and experience! The staff and chef were extremely nice. I got a little bit of everything and will definitely come back! read more

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Amazing omakase inside a luxury car dealership!? Inside the Velocity car dealership where you can peruse Ferraris, Maserati and Alfa Romeos is one the most unique omakase experiences! I was a bit unsure how this would pan out. But, after unsuccessfully trying to book an omakase experience at short notice at some of the other more well known venues in town, I came across Amaterasu and boy was I lucky! Open for about 3 months at this point, this pop up style sushi spot has been making waves in the press. Turns out, I was the only customer for the 5pm sitting so it was an intimate experience with chef Ohmiya. 15 course omakase listed below: Toro handroll Shimaji sushi Saba sushi Black snapper sushi blow torched Sea bass sushi Flounder with shiso leaf sushi*** Marinated bluefin tuna sushi jalapeno sauce* Kawai shrimp uni Gari sushi Chawanmushi w/ ikura, shrimp and fish** Otoro sushi*** Hotate (scallop) sushi w/ yuzu salt Hokkaido uni sushi Hokkaido hotate, fish supermarket, ikura, Sea eel sushi* Miso soup w/ shrimp head *** items were mindblowingly good and some of the best things I ever put in my mouth! The Flounder with shiso leaf sushi was a revelation. The otoro is fatty deliciousness perfection. For $120 without any sake or alcoholic beverages this is pretty affordable as far as omakase goes. Locals should be clamoring for a spot at this sushi counter before he finds a more permanent location! read more

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"no comment" is the best response I can give! Tipping is an option and not mandatory. If you order the omakase, it should be prepared by the sushi chef! read more

Came here for our 1st wedding anniversary. It was our very first omakase on the islands. They have 6 seats in front. And there is a back table that sits maybe 9? There is no menu. They have a drink menu and they have a menu at the end if you want to order more. I can't remember any of the dishes but they were all delicious and my husband who is a big eater was content at the end. Cost is $150 per person. read more

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Located in Velocity. It's a 6 seater omakase inside a cafe with one sushi chef. Very different ambience. It's nice that you're by the luxury cars but it was a little difficult to call the waitress because she's also working at the cafe that also had customers. Food was excellent though. I enjoyed every dish. However, the chef was thrown off because another party brought one extra person so he had to prepare extra of everything so it took a little longer. Reservation was 7 and we didn't get our first dish until 7:20. read more

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Wow what a hidden gem! They are located in the velocity building! You just need to walk in, make a left and pass all the cars and you'll find a little sushi counter next to the wall that seats 6 guests. Reservation is by text or you can call them. I was lucky to snag a spot before the frolic article came out. I'm sure he will get busier as people find out about the location. They had parking right out front too - it says parking for artizan, shops and showroom only. There's two ways to get in - off kapiolani or ward. Our lunch was $79 and we had about 10 courses and included miso soup and tea too. My favorite was probably the uni buttered shrimp, but let's be honest everything was really good. I usually don't like scallops, uni, and Saba but everything was so fresh and didn't taste like the ocean. Chef used to work at jinya. He hopes to open up his own restaurant one day. read more

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Went for lunch during the week, so we were able to sit at the sushi bar and watch the magic happen. Quaint sushi bar, but the sushi offering are anything but. Chef's signature dish is a brown butter garlic shrimp that is sooo delicious! Service is attentive and personal. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience. And have already recommended it to friends. read more

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A genuine mainstream Japanese Omakase experience right in the heart of Honolulu at the Ala Moana center. Feel like a Japanese VIP for a two hour virtual getaway from your hectic shopping schedule. Once you enter the door, it is a magical ride to Tokyo/Osaka .... like Disneyland, you will forget that you are in fact right in the middle of one of the busiest shopping centers in the state. The chef maticulously crafts every single piece of sushi individually, pre-sauce and wasabied to your liking, before serving it on the plate in front of you. He will introduce the fish , answer any question you may have, and engage in smalltalk if that's what you enjoy with you meal. You might have seen this in the "Netflix Hiro Sushi documentary" and now you don't have to mortgage your house for a trip to experience it. If you've never traveled to Japan before, you are guaranteed an educational experience ... in what the art of sushi is really all about. Your taste buds will be re-trained to what a piece of organic salmon sushi or a piece of fatty tuna sushi should taste like and the delicate texture that only "freshest fish flown directly from Japan/New Zealand" can have. In our rendition, chef Hideo tries his best to accomodate available local ingredients and innovated with the extremely difficult to work with "kauai big head small bodied shrimp". He torched the body for a rich and fulfilling shrimp sushi finale and used the head for the miso soup. Sublime uname. It is crazy fortunate for Honolulu to have a young chef restauranteur willing to invest heavily in order to bring this experience to the dining public. The vibe inside the venue is electric modern Tokyo and will instantly whisk you away to an unforgettable dining heavens. Do not miss this rare opportunity. read more

Where else can you have world-class sushi while surrounded by luxury cars? Chef Hideo has created a singular experience with this six-seat pop-up, and it's almost certainly the best omakase you can get for under $100 anywhere in Hawaii. For $79 at lunch, you get five starting bites, about 8 nigiri, a hand roll, and a bowl of miso soup. Green tea is included, and you can order drinks from the Artizen bar as well. Everything was incredible, but the standout for me was the shrimp nigiri torched with uni garlic butter. I had to order an extra! The amberjack, tuna, and scallop were also exceptional--but then again, so was everything else... Run, don't walk, to try Amaterasu while it's here, and keep an eye out for Hideo's next project! read more

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$150 omakase with 18% gratuity added on. Worth. Every. Penny. Felt transported back to Tokyo! Mostly nigiri mixed with some tempura, sashimi, and miso soup at the end. Some highlights include two types of uni: Hokkaido and Santa Barbara, otoro, hotate with yuzu salt, Kauai ebi with homemade garlic uni paste, nodoguro, tempura amadai. Service was impeccable, the entire meal was an experience. Highly recommend for a special occasion. read more

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Cute lil place in Velocity. Could have done without the engines revving in the background, but maybe it's to entice you to get a $250k Maserati...tempting. Bar for 6. There was miscommunication so squeezed in a 7th on a higher stool. Looked uncomfy, but she didn't mind. Most of the dishes didn't blow me away...until the Fin. Halibut Fin? I'm not totally sure, but hot damn that was good. Then came the uni dishes...Shrimp with Uni garlic butter was okay. Shrimp very overcooked. But the nigiri and the scallop were oishi. We had a few beers and brought in some sake so was full off of that. But couple hours and a bottle of wine later, I needed saimin. Hubs was hungry after the meal too. Chef was entertaining tho. Nice guy. Can't wait to see when he finds a permanent home. read more

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Omakase sushi lunch was excellent! Also included chawanmushi and miso soup. Would definitely recommend and can't wait to go back again! read more

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The food was amazing! Both the presentation and the taste of the food were impeccable. I highly recommend it! we already have reservations to go back again with friends. read more

Top notch omakase sushi!! Amaterasu is as good as any omakase my Japanese wife and I have had in Japan and California. We sat at the counter in front of master chef Hideo Ohmiya and he served us a delightful and filling course of sashimi appetizer, nigiri sushi and one phenomenal toro takuwan hand roll. The nigiri selection was a sophisticated range including uni, shimaaji, amadai, chutoro, salmon, bluefish tuna and more. The chef is friendly in both English and Japanese and explains every piece as he hands it to you one by one. Our new can't miss in Hawaii. read more

Amaterasu is a more casual omakase but every bit a delicious as the more expensive options. The sushi bar is a 6 person counter that shares space with Artizen MW, a takeout style cafe inside the luxury car dealership off Kapiolani. You can easily find the restaurant by entering from the Artizen entrance on Ward. We went for lunch which was $79 and included 11 courses and unlimited green tea. Chef Hideo was great, very friendly and conversational, and paced the meal well. The starter was a silky chawanmushi with ikura/fish and the last item was miso soup with shrimp head. In between were 9 nigiri/sushi bites. My favorites were the flounder edge (engawa), ark shell clam (akagai), sakura masu (cherry trout), hotate (Hokkaido scallop), jalapeno maguro, uni/ikura, and the uni garlic butter Kauai shrimp (the chef's take on the Hawaiian classic garlic shrimp)...so pretty much all of the bites were my favorite, haha. Everything was thoughtfully crafted, beautifully presented, and DELICIOUS. The chef has been in this spot for 7 months but may be looking to move to a more permanent location soon, so come visit soon! Will definitely return sometime soon. read more

Amaterasu Sushi is one of the most unique Sushi experiences you can have in Oahu, Hawaii. Chef Hideo is extremely well trained chef from Japan, he moved here about 2 and half years ago. He is very friendly and accommodating to his client making them comfortable. Yes the Sushi is inside the dealership which makes so odd but at the same time, it shows you that location does not matter if you have the technique and the mojo to make a perfect sushi. Sushi is a simple food, yet so complex and finesse changes with the philosophy of each chef. Chef Hideo prepares more unique fish and shell fish that one can only experience if you have pure passion for the seasonal ingredients that can be experienced like a story telling or poetry. Chef Hideo is very organic and story telling is extremely romantic as he uses most interesting rare fishes and techniques to bring the full seasonal taste to the table. I just love the simplicity but the finesse chef takes on all of the nigiri. Yes its not fancy, or cool, its just pure and purist and just delicious. Its a great sushi and just every time its just good! Good tasting sushi, with great Shari (rice) balance of Neta to Shari, is just perfect. Its so easy to eat so many pieces of sushi here with just pure bliss and joy. One of the best tasting sushi restaurant in Hawaii if you are a true nigiri purist. read more

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Outstanding Omakase one of the best I have had! Chef is very talented and friendly and staff attentive and on point! Location is a bit hidden but once you enter the establishment buckle up for a truly amazing experience! Pro tip watch out for Uber rides here they still have the old location you will need to put in the actual address into Uber otherwise you may end up at the wrong location... read more

Tucked away in the heart of a Ferrari (and other expensive cars) car shop, this pop-up omakase experience is an absolute culinary gem that deserves every bit of attention it gets. I knew I had to check this place out before it gets overly populated and difficult to get into. Do not be discouraged when you step in. The juxtaposition of high-end automobiles and exquisite sushi creates an ambiance that's both unique and thrilling. Despite the grandeur of the location, the lunch prices here are incredibly affordable for the quality you receive. The chef's selection of fresh fish and unique flavors showcased in each course is nothing short of extraordinary. The attention to detail in each piece of sushi is evident, from the delicate cuts to the vibrant colors--a true testament to the chef's mastery. I tried my best to write down all the different fishes but probably butchered the spelling/misheard. Here are the dishes served: Starter: Chawanmushi (super smooth and silky) with salmon roe 1. Amberjack 2. Amberjack 3. Mackeral 4. Red Snapper 5. Torched Flounder (my favorite) with Japanese leaf chichsori (?) 6. Medium Fatty Tuna (Chuto) 7. Hokkaido scallop topped with yuzu finish 8. Torched Kaui (?) shrimp with butter and lemon zest 9. Uni and salmon roe The quality of the fish is outstanding, and each bite reveals a symphony of flavors. From melt-in-your-mouth toro to buttery uni that lingers on the palate, the omakase journey is a rollercoaster of taste sensations. But what truly sets this experience apart is the chef's innovative approach in infusing unique flavors that perfectly complement the freshness of the fish. Unexpected yet harmonious combinations elevate each piece to a culinary masterpiece. I am so excited to see when the chef finds a home, but until then, I do not mind speakeasy-feel omakase popup. read more

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The ambience was nice and food was GREAT! Every piece was a like butter! It was soooo tender and delicious! I highly recommend this place! read more

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What an experience and a unique concept. Found this place through ig reel A 10-12 course Omakase tucked in the luxury auto dealership on ward and Kapiolani. Located inside the dealership, next to Symphony condos. Park as if you're going through Velocity dealership, just read the signs of the stalls tho. We had the whole bar to ourselves for the 5pm reservations. Chef Hideo started our omakase as soon as we got our hot teas. We enjoyed the 10-12 nigiris plus the special steamed egg, miso soup and Shirako dish. We were so full - in a good way. Our favorite pieces: otoro, chutoro, flounder and another fish with uni garlic butter. Every single bite was beyond delicious. I highly recommend trying this place for your next date! Sushi lovers, this place will not disappoint read more

An incredible omakase experience with impeccably fresh fish, beautifully crafted courses, and flawless pacing. Every bite was memorable. Truly worth it and can't wait to return. read more

Absolutely wonderful. Best sush and servicei I have had. Recommend for sure. Thank you! read more

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Great sushi, service & drink selections at very reasonable prices! Dom Perignon under $400.00!!!

Located inside a car dealer on Kapiolani Blvd / Ward Ave. The sushi counter seats about 7 people max. I went at night on Friday night, the car dealer is already closed, so, the place is pretty quiet, just like we had the place to ourself. The counter barely fits 7 people. Since everyone are so close together, of course we start to talk to each other, share drinks and it makes the night very fun and enjoyable. The sushi is fresh, lots of variety. As you can see in my photos, they all looks good. The chef is very talkative and involved with the customers, that is how a sushi bar supposed to be I am not going into listed all the sushi one by one with names, you can just check out the photos. I am for sure going back to this place again. To me, one more omasake place to go is always a winner for me! read more

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The food and the experience were AMAZING! Very intimate setting with just 6 people at the counter. Everything the chef gave us was absolutely delicious. read more

We had an incredible omakase lunch. The best pieces of sushi were the kauai shrimp with uni butter and the scallops with yuzu salt. I'm not saying that thee other we're not good, but these two pieces were outstanding. The chawanmushi was excellent too. We would love to go back soon. read more

This is excellent omakase. Everything wad fresh, tasty and presentation was excellent. The service wad great and very attentive in refilling drinks, tea. Six seat sushi counter with a table that seats 10. Quiet and intimate setting. Loved the decanter for sake. Limited sake list but what they have is great with a few limited production sake that you can't find. Good draft beer. Will definitely go back. read more

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