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    Dragon Kitchen Brown Rice Sushi

    4.7 (250 reviews)
    InexpensiveJapanese, Poke, Sushi Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Quiet
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Hand rolls
    Melinda B.

    I can't say enough good things about this place. It's a hidden gem close to the Hilo farmers' market. We ate there multiple times and the sushi is so fresh and delicious. You have to place your order at the register, and it's made to order so everything is fresh. It's a family-owned business and the couple that owns it are so nice, they do all the work too. I love the photos on the walls, and there are multiple tables available. Clean and nice. I hope we will have a chance to eat there soon and experience their Aloha

    Awesome place
    Jesse S.

    Came past this place over a dozen times, Walked through. Never tried but I am happy I did. I had the cold soba noodles, the tekka maki , and cali roll. All server up quickly and with a smile on the faces of people making the food. Definitely going back to try more on the limited menu.

    Combo A: nigri and CA roll, & Inside out roll ahi with avo
    Eve H.

    First ate here in 2012, it's still good in 2025! The sesame seeds on outside of the rolls was a nice additional flavor. Fresh natural ginger and strong shoyu is appreciated!!! Place closes at 3pm. Glad I was in town early today. Can't wait to return!

    Inside out rolls: warabi, shrimp/avocado. Small rolls: hamachi green onion.
    Kelly Y.

    Been awhile since I came here but had to come back after reading they made the nations top 100 sushi spots! Super nice "mom and pop shop" located in downtown Hilo. Tucked away right next to the busy farmer's market. Parking: is always a bit of a struggle, especially on the weekends, but its well worth it. Drive around the block a few times and you should get lucky. If not there is a free big lot accross the street closer to the ocean side. You just have to cross the protected highway. Located in the back of a suite with other food shops. Food: They are unique in that they use brown rice as their starch for their sushi. Very straight forward, fresh, natural flavors. Going back I tried the warabi (a local wild fern). It was very good! A very mild flavor but an extremely unique firm but soft texture. My other favorite is any dish with shrimp. I absoultely love that their shrimp is sort of steamed vs fried. They also have shrimp tempura as an option if you personally prefer that. They offer straight forward rolls, nigiri, handrolls and bowls. Service: The worker's/owner's are very kind people. They make everything to order so please be patient. As a suggestion, just put your order in and hop next door to the market while they are preparing it. Side note: find the stall with the fresh coconut milk drink, perfect accompaniment! One small hitch is that I wish they offered the poke on the side because it looks so good in the poke bowl, but they couldn't make that accomodation. I would have been happy to pay at market price. Other than that they are great.

    I have been here dozens of times, the food is always, without fail top notch. They run a tight and very efficient ship. My kind of place, no frills, just perfect cuts of fish served over tender grains of rice. The fish is beautiful, succulent, each like a delicate pane of stained glass. I've made everyone I know come here. Must try if you're in Hilo

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    Kristin M.

    Great service and we called to place an order for pick up right before 3pm when they closed and they accommodated. I wish I could have tried the poke. I'd go back and try more things on the menu.

    Soba noodle, salmon hand roll avocado hand roll, broiled mackerel
    Juanwen C.

    Decent food, good price, clean kitchen polite service! Come here after farmers market.

    $13 tiny poke bowl
    Sanae T.

    It's okay that it's tiny and cheaper ($13) than others but probably not for everyone.. you might still be hungry after this. The quality was good.

    Combo A (x3), avocado salad, eel nigiri

    The sushi was really really good, the store is conveniently located in a food court with tables, and we got our food quickly after ordering!

    Nadine O.

    Delicious and healthy sushi made with brown rice located in Hilo town near the Hilo Farmers Market. Prices are reasonable. Inside dining tables 6 ft apart are available. Had the inside Ahi Avocado roll and a couple of their specialty hand rolls.

    Michael Z H.

    Found this gem of a sushi joint last month on our family trip to the big island. I have had sushi all over the world, worked in Japan, and had some of the finest sushi on the planet. This sushi blew my mind and ranks amongst the best I have ever had. My family was just as blown away and they have eaten a lot of good sushi. True traditional Japanese brown rice sushi from Hirosh and his wonderful wife. If you are in Hilo and want to get the best sushi on the island look no further. Prices were great. Don't come for the ambience, come for the pure sushi experience. Understated but world class. You can thank me later.

    Spicy ahi hand rolls
    Emma N.

    Don't be dissuaded by the slightly dilapidated appearance! This place is DELICIOUS! Will definitely come back for more. The fish is very fresh and delicious. My fiancé and I were fighting about who was eating more. Definitely make a stop while in Hilo, even if only for an appetizer. :)

    Shrimp tempura + grilled salmon avocado rolls
    Sarah W.

    -Located in small food center -Grilled Salmon Avocado rolls were very dry and lacked flavor -Shrimp Tempura rolls were decent, but not out of the ordinary -Friend really enjoyed her hand roll! -Overall, quick service (tables nearby to sit and eat); decent sushi but would not go out of my way to eat here

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    The Best Sushi And A Broad Menu Excellent Fresh Food! And The Aloha Spirit In Abundance!

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    Excellent food! Get the Tempura Shrimp roll, cold soba salad, or the poke bowl! All handmade by owners. Great food and vibes.

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    Been coming here for years and it's the best sushi around! Nice people too! I wish they had a full -scale restaurant.

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    Poke was nothing to rave about. I gave it 4 stars because the pricing is fair and the people are nice.

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    4.2
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    1.2 mi
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    Love this place! We visited this local favorite on a trip to Hilo. We went for an early weekday…read morelunch, so it wasn't busy. There was parking in the shared lot, but spaces are tiny. Booth seating was perfect for us. The wait staff were super nice and patient with us. Their menu is huge and has a lot of options for customizing. Fortunately, there are diagrams on the wall to help you decide. I got a Miso Standard ramen ($20 with an Ajitama (seasoned soft boiled egg), hard texture, fried garlic, extra noodles. It was fabulous! Really hit the spot. Loved the chewier noodles and the rich, flavorful broth. DH got THE Garlic ramen ($26.50) also with an Ajitama, pork belly, and extra noodles, regular firmness. The kids wanted extra Naruto (fish cakes), 75 cents for 2 small pieces. One of our kids is under age 5, so we got a Miso mini ramen ($9.50 value) for free! Wow! Little one said he did not like the flavor of the seasoned egg. Noodles were very soft, but stayed together, and soaked up a ton of broth so they were flavorful. He said the Miso Mini comes with corn instead of fish cake. We loved all of the toppings. The pork belly was excellent! Portion sizes are great. We had some leftovers to take back. Overall, a fantastic place to satisfy those ramen cravings!

    Best ramen in Hilo. I like how you can pick exactly how you want your bowl of ramen to be. My go-to…read moreis the miso ramen with the ajitama egg and spicy ball. If prices were a little lower for some other items on the menu, I would be willing to try more things. When they had the sushi available, it was really good too! Hopefully you bring back sushi again!

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    Restaurant Kenichi

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    Amazing taste, and perfectly cooked. Good service too…read more Located across from city municipalities.

    Our high school club chose to eat here to support a local business for our end-of-year celebration,…read morebut the experience was unfortunately very stressful for our students and staff. We spent two and a half months planning this event. My club treasurer and I confirmed the price on seven different occasions--five times over the phone and twice in person. Each time, we were quoted just over $600 with about a $110 in tips, which we paid in full two days before the party. However, the day before the event, we were told there was a miscalculation and we needed to pay another $400. Because our students had only fundraised the amount we were originally quoted, we had to remove two people from our party and downgrade our menu which did not include drinks anymore. We requested to bring our own drinks due to the last-minute budget change, but we were told we could "only bring alcohol and no outside sodas and juices." It was disappointing that this was the only accommodation offered to a group of high school students. During the party, we also encountered several cleanliness issues. We found hair in the food and cockroaches in the rice, as well as on the walls and near the buffet area. I am totally not joking about the food; I was shocked by what we saw. The servers were very polite and apologized when we let them know, but it was a major concern for us. I understand that accidents happen, but this was a very difficult situation for our club after so much careful planning. Personally, I will not be eating here again for a long time.

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