We wanted a locally owned shop and this place was perfect. We enjoyed everything we tried but mostly just liked dining with local owners who cared about the food they were preparing and the people they were serving. Much Aloha spirit here. Please, avoid the big corporate restaurants, give these folks a go. You won't be sorry! Recommend the spider roll!! read more

Honestly, I would rate them 10 stars! The food here is fantastic, especially their fish. We had the best ahi sashimi we ever ate. Unlike most ahi, it was almost creamy and tasted very fresh. For an amazing experience, order the salmon Kama -- salmon cheeks grilled to perfection. The fish in the fish katsu was fresh and delicious. Ask for Kai -- best server in Honolulu! read more

I LOVE salmon. Soooo obviously I had to get the Salmon Lover which comes with 4 nigiri, 4 slices sashimi, and avocado salmon maki. Almost melt in your mouth type of fish cut and let's be real: this was such a great price ($19.95) for what you get!! Good salmon can be very rich/fatty/tender in taste, so it was great they offered complimentary tea to pair with the sushi and cleanse my palate after the meal. Knocking off a star since they got my friends order wrong and it took a long for them to bring out her correct udon. (She ordered udon + assorted sushi set combo but they brought out tonkatsu at first instead.) read more

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Very very good sushi and other dishes, like agedashi tofu and oyster shooters. We had an unplanned lunch visit to Ginza after building up an appetite shopping in the area. It really does get busy here and there are not many seats, so be prepared to wait, unless you just get lucky like us and immediately get seated. The hot sake went well with all the food we ordered. The Salmon Lovers and another dish compiling of a large variety of sushi and sashimi was very filling for 2 hungry people. The service was very good and the food came out within reasonable time even though they were busy. The quality of the fish is excellent! I will be coming back here for my sushi fix. I highly recommend Ginza Sushi. read more

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I love coming here. The sushi is always delicious and the price is comparable to other sushi restaurants. I ordered through Yelp (first time) but there was an issue so they called me and let me know my order will be ready later. When I arrived, I paid for my order while they were finishing up and was on my way a couple minutes later. We got the twister, hurricane, beauty and the beast, rainbow, fried gyoza, salmon nigiri and baked mussels. They were yummy and filled us up. I asked for no tobiko and they didn't forget to not add. I've had sushi places in the past still put the tobiko even though I say not to. The owner is always courteous and friendly. He gave us mochi ice cream for the Yelp issue which was nice. I like my sushi spicy so the twister was satisfying. Thank you for being open during this time and support local business. read more

Ginza Sushi - Twister and Hurricane Makimono - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The rice is hard and old the fish was too thin and old it was not sincere for the price they used cheap fish .

Always our favorite go to sushi place in Honolulu! I like that they have a variety of options on their menu so if you're not feeling rolls or sashimi that night, they have many appetizers and combos you could choose from. We recommend getting the Garlic crunch roll and the Bomb (but take note this takes extra time to come out). We also always love the service here.. friendly, attentive, and exceptional staff! read more

Ginza Sushi - Left: garlic crunch, middle: avengers, right: twister - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Impressed! Food, quality, service, menu, location, etc. were all awesome. We stopped in for lunch before a movie and let our server know we were on a timeline and he was fast and courteous about it. Much appreciated! I ordered the salmon lover sushi set, which was generously portioned, and the salmon was oh so fresh!! The sashimi melted in my mouth. It came with a small roll of salmon and avocado, 4 nice sized slices of salmon sashimi and 4 salmon nigiri. It was served with a small order of edamame and miso soup. I think the price was good value for the quality of the sushi, but I don't think it should cost more than what it was. I ordered the Ikura handroll on top of the salmon lover plate and it was too much food for me. The ikura portion was fresh and generous... the ikura went throughout the handroll, not just a dollop at the opening of the cone. Hubby ordered the Beauty and the Beast roll and it was quite large. Sushi was also fresh. All of the above with an order of tamago nigiri and we couldn't finish everything in front of us. I'll definitely come back for more. I like how the sushi is fresh and delicious, yet the restaurant isn't pretentious like some of the other joints around town. Ginza, keep it up because you're doing it right!! I hope this place doesn't let their Yelp popularity go to their heads and start raising prices once they get a following. Izakaya Torae Torae did that and now I just avoid them bc they're always too busy and the price of everything skyrocketed after they were open about a year. read more

Ginza Sushi - Salmon lover set (hubby grabbed a piece of the roll sushi as soon as it hit the table). Add on ikura handroll. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We found this little gem! We had never ate sushi in Hawaii before. We mainly order food from local hawaiian restaurants or thai food. This hands down is the fresh sushi I ever had with a reasonable prices also. They been open for 8 years. And the owner is very accomidating. This is a family own business. We will definitely come back here when we come back on our vacation. read more

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Went here for lunch since I was craving sushi and been meaning to try them out. Service was decent, not super friendly but definitely met our needs. Sushi quality was pretty good I was just disappointed at the shrimp tempura that was in the rolls. Some felt fresh like they just cooked them up while others felt like they were sitting for a while and werent too fresh. Prices are about average $13-$16 per roll. Currently doing limited dine in with about four tables open I believe. Definitely down to come back and try out some of their non sushi menu items. read more

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This place is Always AWESOME always Good All the sushi is freshly made and Delicious!!!! Go and get Some and don't forget the Sa Even with COVID goin on this place still have the Best service. Hands down our Favorite Sushi Place Go see My Braadhas At Ginza sushi tell'em Artman sent you read more

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Decent sushi at Ward if you're crazing Japanese food before going to the movies. There are a handful of lunch specials. I got a nigiri set special which is maybe 1-2 bucks cheaper than the regular nigiri set price. The fish was ok. read more

Was excited when I saw the good star ratings for this small eatery across Pier 1 at Ward. Needed a quick Nihon lunch, not sushi or sashimi - just regular combo style. Opted for the Fish Katsu and Chicken Teriyaki. It came with miso soup and salad with an appetizer of edamame. The miso soup/salad/edamame first course was the best. Hot soup not overdone with saltiness and the dressing on the salad had a nice strong kick to it. Combo? Disappointed. Fish Katsu and dipping sauce were mediocre, nothing worth mentioning. But not inedible or over fried. Not much fish inside though. Chicken Teriyaki was lukewarm. Teri sauce tasted mainland style - like I was in a remote California Japanese restaurant. I ate the chicken for the protein content and chalked it up to ordering the wrong dishes. I looked over at the two other patrons as they "oohed, and ached" over their exotic sushi rolls. Yup, I think this place rocks its rolls, not its combos. Overall, the highlight was watching my waiter. He was one of the most effervescent, outgoing and spontaneous waiters I have had. He knew how to converse with the two tourist tables while also engaging us local bruddahs appropriately. He served efficiently and yacked just enough to make it "aloha" without being intrusive. Kudos to him. read more

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I was in the mood for some sushi and this was the first place that popped up. Luckily for us there was no wait so we were seated immediately. Their menu is very extensive. Lots of options. We opt for three rolls and some nigiri. We weren't super hungry just wanted a light snack to hold us over until dinner. We got the scallop roll the crunchy rolls and another one I forgot the name of. I forgot to take a picture of the nigiri before we ate it. It was fresh a the rice to fish ratio was good. Service was fast and friendly. We dined and dashed in 30 minutes. read more

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We got here like as soon as they opened which was 5pm so we were the first ones inside. I was craving sushi so we were excited to try this place out. I think they're a 4 star potentially 5 because of all the options they do have maybe I just need to try that ONE I will love. I did like the sushi we got, I THINK it was the Emperor and the Dynamite Scallop one. It was really good I couldn't tell which one I liked more. I think the batter is a little soft on the fried sushi which was different but pretty good. Kinda feels like it's under fried in a way hard to explain I would say try it yourself first and judge it off of your opinion rather than mine for that. We also had the spring rolls too although they were tiny, it was good. But the server was friendly and they have us the chocolates when we were finished too which was cute. I'll be back to try some new menu items soon. read more

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Came here for dinner Saturday night, parking across the street in the parking garage, took a little time to find a spot, took more time to leave. Got in and was greeted very warmly, seated quickly and had drinks and edamame brought out quickly. Salad and miso soup were quick to follow, both were delicious. Their sashimi (and rolls too) were definitely where they shined. The sashimi was so fresh and delicious. All were fantastic, but the toro was leaps and bounds better, melted like butter. We also had the tuna, salmon and yellow tail to name a few. Had a few rolls, the avenger, Ginza special and the dynamite scallop. All were delicious. Service was fantastic, done with a smile, conversation and from people who genuinely seemed happy you were there. We talked about food, what was the best, etc. will definitely be back when in the area. Thank you to the owner who was super pleasant. read more

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Delicious food. Very small restaurant, which equates to a long wait time, but so worth it. Staff was very friendly, and between 3 people we ordered 6 rolls and gyoza. read more

Ginza Sushi - 6 rolls includes. Aloha, Rainbow, Hurricane, Beauty and the Beast and armoire. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Our favorite place in Honolulu! My husband and I are on our two week Hawaii honeymoon trip, a week in Honolulu and a week in Maui. Ginza Sushi is our favorite among all the restaurants that we have been to in Honolulu. We went there on last Monday, and we would definitely eat there again if they were open on Tuesday. The only reason that we didn't go there again is that we had to leave for Maui on Wednesday. The food was very tasty and delicate. I'm not the best person to judge it's authenticity since I'm not of Japanese descent; however, I believe a Japanese/sushi place will never go wrong when they serves warm sake!!! The warmth of the sake enriched the sweetness and the rice aroma, stronger but smoother. The environment was romantic and comfy, it's not commercial or tourist oriented; the staff were super friendly, efficient and helpful. Overall, the whole dining experience was wonderful. It made me feel like eating at home with my loved one(s) instead of touristing. read more

Both the Aloha and Rainbow rolls were fresh and delicious. The service was great and the prices are very reasonable. We would definitely go back! read more

A cute little Japanese restaurant in Ward Center. It's near Crazy Shirts and Paina Cafe. Parking is available in Ward Center or across the street with Nordstrom Rack and TJ Maxx. We came here for a friend's birthday. Another friend called to reserve seats but I guess they don't make reservations. When I got here at 6 pm, there were seats available for six people and one child. The server and owner were prompt in greeting and setting up the tables for us. I got the combination A and B - udon and tonkatsu. The combination menu included miso soup, rice, and vegetables. Everything was delicious and filling. The udon broth was tasty and the tonkatsu was crisp and tender. My friends got vegetable tempura, shrimp and vegetable tempura, sushi, spicy ahi, and hamburger steak. They seemed to enjoy it as well. The spicy ahi seemed a little unusual - it looked like a corned beef hash patty. During the entire night, it was hard for me to concentrate with the conversation or enjoy my food. The owner began to tell an employee what to do. It felt like every couple of minutes. "Marcus set the table, Marcus put the table together." Marcus this, Marcus that. It was a little disturbing and I'm not sure what the deal was. At the end of our meal, the owner brought my friend's daughter mochi ice cream. I thought that was so kind for him to give for the children. read more

Friendly atmosphere and excellent quality sushi at good prices. Ambiance: Small and no-frills but very clean and a good place for a tourist night out. Service: Extremely friendly and helpful. The waiters/owners just seemed so eager to please. Good recommendations on selections that actually gave us a better bargain than we had planned. Food: We had a huge selection from Combos to nigiri to rolls. All were excellent. The tempura veggies had some odd selections and each piece was huge. The rolls were tasty but perhaps a little overloaded with conflicting flavors. The nigiri were fresh and tender. I also tried the white peach sake which was given a generous pour. Price: More than 3 people could eat for less than $100 in short - worth the trip away from the main strip. read more

Always serving amazing fresh sushi, with great customer service! The garlic crunch roll is to die for! Also gotta love the Hawaiian roll! By far my favorite sushi place around. Ginza is not a huge restaurant sqft wise but I love the more personal experience that comes with that. During covid when dining was closed the weekly surprise goodies for carry-out orders were always a welcome addition! read more

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I had the take out butterfish and tempura (shrimp/veggie) combo which was excellent ...tasty, fresh, and not skimpy at all. The appetizer fried oysters (5 pieces for $16.00) was abit pricey but crispy & delicious none the less. I wish they would consider Door Dash , Grub Hub , and Bite Squad delivery services. read more

Came here for lunch with a friend. Wanted to try this place out but never had the chance to. So we decided to go on our day off. We went early to beat the lunch rush so we were able to be seated right away. Food was great & service was very attentive. 10/10 recommended! Definitely would come back again to try something new. read more

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Service was amazing Sushi size was great Fast and lovely customer service Restaurant was a nice cool break from the heat Parking easy and accessible read more

Hands down, this is one of the best sushi places I have ever been to! My boyfriend and I first went here last year on vacation and kinda got addicted to this place. We came back for vacation about 6 month later and went once or twice a week. Everything tastes delicious here and the fish is amazingly fresh. I had some rolls before but now we basically always get the same thing and the owner remembers us and our orders. He is super nice and all the other staff is great as well. Another plus is the outside seating! Highly recommend it!! read more

Ginza Sushi - Hot udon combo with sashimi, chicken teriyaki and mixed tempura.. sooooo good! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

There is a sign above the doorframe to the kitchen that reads: 改善, kaizen. Kaizen--continual improvement--is in the ingredients and the service. The food was delicious. We started with the ahi combo. The tuna was soft and smooth, and the sushi rice was wonderfully cooked. The prices have become much more competitive with similar Japanese restaurants in Hawaii. But one thing that sticks with me is the attentiveness and joy the owner/chef brings to the table. It is obvious that he has a genuine passion for bringing good food to good people. In the future, I think I would like to see Ginza Sushi focus on aesthetic improvements as well--the food is there, and the service is decent. Next step is to have more attention to detail on the eating experience, from dishes to glasses and cutlery. However, these aspects are secondary. Bottom line is this: at Ginza Sushi, you will get a delicious meal at a decent price. And if you're lucky, you'll get to interact with the chef, whose friendliness, hard work, and high standards distinguish his establishment from other restaurants in the area. read more

Ginza Sushi - Chicken karaage with a special mayonnaise dipping sauce. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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We came here again for my boyfriend's birthday! Got the usual: moana, ebi-ten dragon, and the bomb. I asked the waiter to ask the chef to write "Happy Birthday" in sauce and they did! We also tried the gyoza, the sake sampler (3), and the paradise roll. Unfortunately, they did not have anymore tempura ice cream for dessert. Some reviews say their food isn't the BEST, but have you tried their ROLLS?? Literally the only thing we get from their menu are the ROLLS. We've experimented with about 1/3-1/2 of their rolls and we ALWAYS come back to get the moana, ebi-ten dragon, and the bomb. The paradise was good and tasted like the bomb, but we liked the bomb better. If you're a fan of unagi and spicy ahi, get the moana! If you're a fan of unagi and shrimp tempura, get the ebi-ten dragon! If you're looking for something different and totally delicious, get the bomb! YOU MUST TRY THEIR ROLLS. Ginza is 100% worth it if you get the right items. Since this was a birthday celebration, we also got the sake sampler. It came with three large shots with the following flavors: strawberry, lychee, and white peach. The white peach was my personal favorite and the strawberry was my boyfriend's favorite. I loved the idea of the sampler since we're both relatively new to sake and didn't want to risk buying a whole bottle of something we would end up not liking. Thankfully, we liked all of the flavors! On the way out, the owner sang one line of happy birthday to my boyfriend and gave him a fist bump haha. Such a nice owner! When we first started coming to Ginza three years ago, the owner would make jokes to all his customers. He's honestly such a great guy. The wait time was about 20 minutes today, which wasn't too bad! I've been seeing reviews complaining about the wait time and it's honestly about luck and good timing! We came around 6:30 pm and they stopped seating at around 8 pm (one hour before closing). Ginza will ALWAYS be one of our favorites. Please try their rolls. read more

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Everytime we go, the food is always great. So far has not been disappointed. Ordered the Moriwase sashimi and hamachi sashimi set. read more

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Teishoku mood satisfied with this 3 choice combo (which also includes ice cream)! We also tried their Beauty and the Beast roll, which was pretty tasty. Always great service, yummy food, good portions and decent prices. read more

Ginza Sushi - 3 choice teishoku - spicy salmon poke, shrimp and veggie tempura, and miso butterfish - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I've been a regular here for years and I'm just now posting this. Shame on me for not sharing this treasure Their selection is wide, they have maybe 20 different makis and a dozen nigiri and the fish is soooo fresh. They don't buy from big corporations, they buy from small time fishermen - that's how you know it's fresh and good. They give you tea and small bites before you start which usually includes some edamame. My go to is the Paradise roll - when I discovered that I order it every time. The sauce and fresh lobster on top are just *chef kiss* perfect... It's gourmet sushi at affordable prices and the detail in every roll is what makes them unique. Food - 10/10 (never had something I didn't love) Customer service - infinity/10 (we get the gentleman server / owner every time and he always goes above and beyond.) Ambiance - 10/10 (music, lighting, decor, etc. all match and go with the vibes) Selection - 10/10 (so many options!) I can't explain how perfect this place actually is, you just have to come try it yourself. read more

Ginza Sushi - Paradise roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Highly recommended! The owner of Ginza must be one of the nicest guys in the restaurant business. He even cracked a joke on the phone when I called to ask how long the wait was. My wife and two kids ordered the triple combo with vegetable tempura , butter fish, spicy ahi, and the ginza roll. Of course the food was great. When I asked for the check, the owner came out with the check and strawberry ice cream for my kids. He even opened a bag of gummy's in front of us and put the gummy's on the ice cream. Me and the kids were shocked , I think for different reasons. read more

Whenever I am craving a take out sushi roll this is my favorite place to go. My go to item is the Hurricane roll. They have many roll options and a great combination lunch set (i.e. chicken katsu set). I've also had their Chirashi bowl for lunch take out and that is good as well! They are always very quick to prepare my order and are very enthusiastic. Will definitely keep coming back here for a quick sushi fix! read more

I had the pleasure of returning to Ginza Sushi with my family. We always love coming here for the delicious food and wonderful service. Lucky for us that we always see the fantastic owner too. He is super patient (especially when kids are grouchy). My little brother's food was cooked first. Thank you so much for that! Ginza Sushi is his favorite restaurant! Please note that masks unless eating/drinking, social distancing, and information for contact tracing are enforced. Ginza Sushi has my favorite lunch specials and combos. This time, I order a BB combo (unagi kabayaki and spicy tuna poke). My brother absolutely loves the Moana Roll! My sister ordered gyoza, tamago, and a sashimi/nigiri set. Everything was amazing! Hahaha...I already want to go back for another Moana Roll and lunch combo. read more

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One of my favorite Japanese restaurants in town. I tried this place because it was conveniently located close to the yoga class I attended. I normally order their teishoku, which includes 1 or 2 entrees, miso soup, salad, side dishes, and rice. The rice and miso soup are the standard fare, but their salad is actually my favorite part of the meal and this is because of their dressing. Their salad dressing is just so tasty. I believe it's a sesame or miso based dressing...well whatever it is, it is good. It's actually the reason why I come back to this place - for the salad. I've tried their beef teriyaki, chicken katsu, hamburger steak, and vegetable tempura. My favorite entree so far has been their chicken katsu. It's a generous portion. The chicken is seasoned well with a slight sweetness to it. Plus, the chicken is fried well, where it isn't oily, the meat is tender, and it has a crispy outside. The meals are affordable, usually costing less than $20. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to others. read more

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This place left a mark in my memory 2 years ago and it still does after eating here again last night! U must get the TORO!! $12 for 2 pcs of toro nigiri is a steal! I come from California so this was a great price for me! Service was great and the food was great! They have a lot more cooked rolls than raw rolls so keep that in mind! I got the salmon and tuna combo along with 3 orders of toro! All the fish tasted so fresh and amazing! Would definitely visit again when I come back to Hawaii!!! read more

I went to Ginza Sushi after going shopping at Ward. There are a lot of options in the area and I was craving sushi. The first thing I noticed is how attentive the staff was. From the moment you step into the place they take care of you. This includes the chef who comes out from the back to check in with you. I tried an uni hand roll and the nigiri omakase. I had wanted to try the hamachi Kama but unfortunately they were all out. The uni handroll was good but definitely didn't stand out. While the uni fresh there definitely was not a lot of it. In fact, I could barley taste it. But the nigiri omakase more than made up for it. The fish was so fresh and I was able to try kinds of nigiri that I had never had before. And the sushi roll included was amazing. I think next time I would bring friends who also love sushi, so I can try more of the menu. It is a little pricer than some of the other places on the island, but it definitely is not outrageous and is on par with most of the places in the area. read more

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Sushi was great but the wait time was pretty long & they limit how long you can stay there. Don't forget to check in for some free gyoza!

I ordered the lunch omakase (chef's choice) at $29. All items were common fare and the overall quality of the toppings would be similar to Genki sushi. eg ika, tako, salmon, maguro etc. The sushi toppings and rice were very small in comparison. The rice appeared not to taste as fresh as expected for a sushi restaurant and was probably was sitting around a bit. Overall not a good value, as reflected in my two star rating. read more

We love this place- and their staff rocks- they recognize us every time we come in. Kid friendly- go with the Emperor- it's our favorite!