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    Ginza Sushi

    4.4 (826 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars, Japanese
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:30 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    GINZA SUSHI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    Good for kids

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    Myning C.

    Miso butterfish YUMMMMMMMM Teriyaki chicken- nit so teri and not so yaki - lacked flavor and grill marks- Finished the butterfish so no pic!

    Cora L.

    Located in Ward near L&L's, Ginza is a nice sushi restaurant in a medium sized space. There may be parking in the parking structure attached to the building. If not, there is parking around the Ward area. The restaurant has some outdoor seating and more indoor options. The interior felt clean with wooden furniture and decorations. The lighting didn't feel overbearing. We placed our orders pretty quickly and have no complaints about the service. We decided to get the Ginza ahi tower and hurricane and twister rolls. We were a bit disappointed with the tower. We thought it would be bigger. The dish itself was good though. The rolls were also yummy, with a good amount of flavor and fish in the rolls. The hurricane roll had a decent amount of sauce, which felt a bit overbearing at times. However, the sauce tasted good so not much to complain about. Overall not bad.

    Deluxe Chirashi Bowl
    Evana L.

    I picked Ginza to celebrate a special occasion and the experience was wonderful! It's located in Ward Village and walking distance to many great shops and Ala Moana Beach. I loved everything that we ordered - the Ginza roll, Moana roll, and the Deluxe Chirashi Bowl with green tea. The Ginza roll was poke on top of a tempura roll and it was so delicious. The Deluxe Chirashi bowl is huge so make sure you're ravenous or it's good to share it. I have to mention that the service was excellent and I can't wait to come back.

    Teri chicken
    Jo C.

    Recently stopped by for dinner after walking by this place so many times. Parking is by wholefoods or the theaters. Located next to L&L. I love that they have a few tables outside that are Dog Friendly and also the BYOB with no corkage is a huge plus! They have a lot of combinations. I had tempura and chicken karaage for $27. My other half had 3 combination for $40 teri chicken, miso butterfish and steak. Combos come with miso soup, salad and a scoop of ice cream at the end. I thought everything was good the only not so good thing that I noticed is the shrimp tempura is box type that you buy frozen pre-made and fry. I would have expected the real type of shrimp tempura for this type of place. Service was friendly it was a freat dinner.

    Avenger (left) and Twister (right)
    Justin S.

    Fantastic sushi spot in Ward area. Right across from Merrimans and Whole Foods. I enjoyed the twister and avenger rolls, a few pieces of nigiri, and the fried pork gyoza. A few notes on the food. I prefer pan fried gyoza to the deep fried version offered here, but it was still good. For the avenger roll, I'd recommend getting the sauce on the side. It tastes good, but I personally didn't want so much. They also unexpectedly put some mayo on the hamachi nigiri pieces. I would have preferred it plain. Service was friendly and the space was really nice. Price was reasonable. Great date spot. I will definitely be back.

    Charissa T.

    The oyster shooters are bomb.com. The Alaskan and rainbow rolls were good to share for three or four people (so we took some home. The hamachi set was delicious and that sashimi was so Ono! Service was quick. Seating was easy and we went when it opened and it got busy quick. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. Now the best part for me is the price point. Totally worth coming back for!

    Tempura Shrimp, Ikura, Tuna, Spicy Tuna Handrolls
    Bryan K.

    First off the food was okay. Nothing it was okay, but by the time we got it it wasn't worth it. We got there at about 6:40 on a Saturday Night, there were about 4 other tables full when we got there. Our food didn't come out until 7:26. Which was wild. By the time we got our food there were about4x the number of people so idk how bad it would be for them. Won't be coming back, Doraku or Rinka are much better.

    Chicken Karaage
    Andy F.

    Putting Ginza and Sushi together has a high standard. So does this restaurant being called Ginza Sushi live up to those standards? Definitely not. None can. In Hawai'i? Average. This place is located in Kaka'ako, along Kamakee, near L&L. Can in the Whole Foods or Ward Theatres parking lots. Inside is very basic and casual. Menu is your typical Japanese sushi menu items. The Fried Calamari ($15) was good. Tender, nicely seasoned and battered with a tasty aioli sauce with a nice spice kick. Chicken Karaage ($15) was okay. Much smaller, popcorn to nugget size pieces. Result was over-battered and dry chicken. However, it was fried and seasoned well with a tasty aioli sauce. The Hamachi Lover set was all right ($33). It came with 4 piece sashimi, 4 piece nigiri, and 6 piece hosomaki. Could be presented better. Hamachi was good, typical quality. The Combo sets is a good way to try different items. Server noted the serving portion is the same as Ala Carte. The Mixed Tempura was a pass ($15). Came with shrimp, sweet potato, zucchini, pumpkin, etc. Shrimp was over battered, rest was not battered well. Nothing was seasoned, so relied on the sauce for any taste. Unagi was okay ($17). It just ate and tasted like it was just nuked to temp with bonito flakes thrown on top. The Butterfish Misoyaki ($18) was fine. Lacked miso flavor and umami. Prime Rib Eye with Sautéed Mushroom ($40 total) was not worth it at all. Cooked unevenly, zero char, no noticeable sear with the sauce covering everything. The mushroom and onions didn't seem like they were sautéed at all. Onions were still white and on the firm side. Miso soup was per usual. Overall, an okay experience. Something you can find any where else, but perhaps with better prices and more generous portions. Service was good. Attentive and friendly. Everything tasted fine, but the preparation and plating was on the lackadaisical side. That doesn't make you feel you'd want to come back.

    Teri Y.

    Quick lunch on our anniversary. Service was excellent for only having one waitstaff. The lunch combos is the best deal. Everything was very fresh and I really enjoyed the sushi. They have great rice! The tonkatsu looked dry but it wasn't. Juicy and delicious. The ice cream was also creamy and a nice finish. We would go again.

    Alyssa K.

    Came here for date night and had such a great experience. My boyfriend and I had been to Ginza Sushi's previous location a handful of times before they relocated. They only moved about a block away, but the difference is noticeable in the best way! The new Ward location is really nice and feels like a huge upgrade. They've definitely elevated the look and feel of the space. It feels more polished and modern, yet the prices are about the same and the quality has always been top tier. I was also pleasantly surprised by the crowd. There were people dining solo, families, and couples, which made the atmosphere feel comfortable and welcoming for everyone. We started with the scallops butteryaki, which were cooked perfectly. For our mains, we ordered two teishoku sets. I got the spicy ahi with butterfish misoyaki, and my boyfriend got the chicken katsu with spicy ahi. Everything was cooked to perfection, and the teishoku sets came with miso soup, salad, and edamame. They also came with dessert, which was such a nice touch. I had the matcha ice cream, and my boyfriend had the sherbet. The staff was really nice and attentive throughout our meal. Russell, the owner, was also around making conversation with customers. He's a cool guy, and it was great to see how hands-on and personable he is. Overall, it was an amazing meal and experience. We can't wait to come back!

    Donna O.

    Ginza Sushi was originally at the Ward Centre before moving to a new location across Merriman next to the L&L Drive Inn. I've been to the old location years ago with a coworker during lunch hour. I remembered it was slow and dark inside. Ward Centre has a new owner and soon the businesses there will close due to upcoming building of the new condominiums. Perhaps they found a new location a bit sooner than the other businesses at Ward Center. I really thought the former Menchako-tei restaurant on Keeaumoku St was planning to move here instead , but I see they have a Fort St Mall restaurant called Tonkatsu Sanji! Too bad they are only opened on weekdays. Getting back to Ginza Sushi, it's still Ginza Sushi but on the sign as I was driving by, Ginza is all you see but in smaller print, the word Sushi is there! The new restaurant is nicer modern Japanese restaurant. Glass front doors and wall, but it's a larger space with more seating. Prices not as comparable to some other Japanese restaurants as my first choice, but expected in this new Ward location. A nice place to get together with family or friends. Ginza Sushi offers sushi, donburi, udon, soba, kids sets, & lunch sets. The signature combos' price depends on what your choices are. They also have appetizers, sides, hosomaki, & sashimi plus more! I was in the rush during my lunch hour and decided on ordering the donburi and I didn't have to wait long. Piping hot and made so fast. Service was good. For a little more, you can have a teishoku with soup and salad. I got the chicken karaage donburi with 7-8 fried chicken morsels. The chicken was drizzled with mayo, furikake, and I believe kabayaki sauce served on rice. The flavor came from the sauce than the chicken. There was some pickled cucumbers on the side. Nice for take out if you don't need, salad & miso soup for a dollar more as you would get for one choice lunch A set. I noticed for dinner, the teishoku or the signature combo of 2-3 choices comes with ice cream. Check out their new location!

    Moana Roll
    Jennifer T.

    Ginza Sushi has been on my bucket list for quite some time now, and I saw an opportunity to give them a try at their new location through their participation in Taste of Ward event offering BOGO 50% OFF on their rolled sushi. Their new location is aesthetic and has more open space than their previous location. But with a new location came a revamped menu--there were more "cooked" rolls than I remember, but then again, I last dined in Ginza back in 2021. This 3-star rating is based solely on their food. Their rolls are certainly creative and fun, but that also meant that not all of them hit the mark. PARADISE ROLL ($20) [4.5/5] - baked shrimp tempura and freshwater lobster roll. This was my favorite roll of the night, I never had freshwater lobster before, but I liked the bouncy (but not rubbery) texture. It kinda tasted like a sushi bake. MOANA ROLL ($19) [3.5/5] - spicy ahi cucumber roll with unagi and avocado. This was a classic roll, the ahi did not taste particularly fresh but it was not bad. ALOHA ROLL ($18) [1/5] - seared salmon with avocado, cucumber, and tobiko. I was disappointed that they used store-bought tempura flakes (tenkatsu) when they (presumably) batter and fry their tempura in-house. The salmon was fishy, and the size of the salmon throughout the roll was very inconsistent. I will attest that their portions for the rolls are pretty big though--we were full eating 1.5 rolls each.

    Menu
    Xin L.

    I love sushi but I never get the chance to try a lot of places. I honestly usually go to Genki if I'm not super hungry and Kan if I want AYCE. I decided to finally go out of my usual choices and try Ginza out. Ginza is located in the main ward building (the one with the theater), on the side, between Men's Warehouse and L&L. We got seated fairly quickly and was given water. Upon ordering we were also given edamame to nom on while we waited. We also decided to order two rolls, an AAB combo set to try a variety of things and fried calamari for food measure. We got: * Jen's Paradise: 9.7/10, heavily recommend. I was really craving sear salmon and it definitely helped to satisfy that craving. I didn't realize that the roll part itself ONLY has shrimp tempura within the nori (no crab salad, avo, etc). * Bomb: 8/10, clearly I lacked my reading comprehension skills this day because I didn't realize that this was baked... so when it came out and the entire roll was fully cooked I was heart broken. It tasted good, just not what I particular want at a sushi restaurant. * Chicken Karaage: 5/10. I do NOT recommend this. They remined me of mochiko chicken, but these were not very meaty or flavorful. * Fried Calamari: 10/10, fried to perfectly in my opinion, each piece was plump and delicious. * Miso Butterfish: 8.9/10, it was good, flaky and flavorful. Just not something I would order again, but it was good to try esp it is something they're supposedly known for. * Mixed Tempura: 10/10, yum I love mixed tempura, no notes, it was hot and crunchy. I would like to mention that our wait was quite long. I don't know why because they weren't like SUPER busy. It took 10-15 for us to get the miso soup and salad for the combo. +5 for the calamari, +5 for the first roll then a few minutes after for the rest. I feel like 15-20 minutes for our first actual item (calamari) to come is kind of crazy, it kept being brought to the wrong table (2-3 times). Our server apologized so its not a huge deal. Otherwise, I still enjoyed our experience. I would definitely come back again to try the rolls I would enjoy more (utilizing my reading skills a bit better LOL).

    Sashimi, spicy cubes the twister and the avenger roll.

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    Quality sushi with very approachable menu and super friendly owner and staff. Clean, cozy atmosphere and easy take-out option as well!

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    Food is delicious, service is amazing-- we came last year and had to come back! Their new location is much bigger and lots of seating!

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    Love their new location...beautifully furnished, great food and wonderful staff makes this a regular place for my wife and I...

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    Ask the Community - Ginza Sushi

    Does Ginza have a liquor license?

    No, it is bring your own at this time!

    All you can eat?

    I didn't see that option on my menu or posted inside of the restaurant.

    Do they have a sushi bar where you order by the piece?

    Sorry, no sushi bar but you can still order little at a time. Table service

    Do they accept reservations?

    Look on Yelp! You can join the waitlist on the day of

    Are you able to make rolls gluten free?

    Some rolls they can, others cannot. They are knowledgeable about this and also have Tamari (gluten free soy sauce).

    Are they really open?

    We’re open 6 days a week, closed on Tuesdays 11-3:30pm for lunch 4:30-9pm for dinner, Fri & Sat til… 

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    Totoya

    Totoya

    4.6(330 reviews)
    3.6 miKaimuki
    $$

    Food and service is great! But their new AI-generated graphics made it seem like the restaurant…read moreserves lower-quality food, which is misleading. I know they have better graphics than that! Hope their marketing reflects how good their food and service actually is.

    Wife and I truly enjoyed this cozy little place in Hawaii. The atmosphere was quaint and cozy with…read morebar seating only and a reservation list you need to get on to ensure a spot. There is walk-ins but I wouldn't risk it The food was incredibly fresh. As it goes without saying, when you're in Hawaii you're as close to eating the freshest seafood as you can without being in Japan. We both ended up getting their Signature Negitoro Bowl but the Tokujo version which has Salmon Roe + Snow Crab + Uni and added a fresh Yolk Soy Sauce. Because why not have the Lamborghini of Negitoro bowls while you're visiting here. Along with that I ended up with a half sized udon miso soup and my wife a crab miso soup. As you can see in the pictures the food came out looking just like it did on the menu, no false advertising there. The egg soy sauce was a perfect creaminess that complimented the saltiness of the Uni and Salmon Roe. Once you mix everything together there's even added house made soy sauce on the side of your want more saltiness back but add some yuzu ginger with each bite and you get that perfect blend of flavor. There's fish was insanely fresh and had zero fishy smell or taste. The rice underneath was cooked well and the side squares of nori was perfect to make our own hand rolls. There's no alcohol served but they allow you walk 15 steps outside to the nearby convenience store where they have the cutest little dog and bring in your own beer or sake. There's miso soup was good and warms you up, but will say the corner we sat on had the AC blasting (which we're not complaining) but it did cool down our soups a little faster than we could enjoy so in the end my wife's crab miso did get a little salty. But overall the food was amazing, service was friendly and vibes were warm. Absolutely will come back the next time we're in Oahu.

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    Totoya - Mixed bowl with crab miso soup and extra nori and salad and shoyu egg on da side

    Mixed bowl with crab miso soup and extra nori and salad and shoyu egg on da side

    Totoya - Nagomi (smaller version of the Miyabi)

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    Tonkatsu Tamafuji - Jyukusei pork tenderloin katsu teishoku

    Tonkatsu Tamafuji

    4.6(2.5k reviews)
    2.8 miKaimuki
    $$$

    great!! food was delicious and the experience was the best I've seen so far. Great for a small…read moredate !!!

    If I could give 100000 stars, I would! This is one of the best tonkatsu place I have ever been to…read more Some local Hawaiian natives also recommended this spot to us. Luckily, I had made reservations right when they opened online (a month in advance). They go by QUICK! Inside was decorated so clean and definitely highlights the Japanese culture. Our reservation was at 5 PM so we were seated super quickly when they opened for dinner service. We got our menus and then some side Japanese side dishes. The burdock roots were really good and they provided free plums (Ume) to have with rice. We ordered the pork loin katsu, pork tenderloin katsu, and a side order of oyster katsu. Each order of katsu came with choice of rice and miso soup. I saw the workers fry the katsu, so everything was fresh! While we were waiting for the food, they gave us the sesame seeds to grind for our Katsu sauce. All Katsu tasted sooooo good! I enjoyed the pork loin katsu sooooo much! Still thinking about it till this day haha. The tenderloin was the most tender I have ever had. It was my first time trying oyster katsu and it was both crispy from the Katsu but juicy from the oyster. Service was great as well. Staff were walking around asking if we wanted more salad or side dishes. After we finished our meal, they gave us some hot tea which is good for digestion. Overall, this is a MUST when visiting Oahu! It deserves all the hype.

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    Tonkatsu Tamafuji - Battering the Pork

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    Tonkatsu Tamafuji - Making the sauce

    Making the sauce

    Tonkatsu Tamafuji - Mix Katsu Set

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    Marugame Udon - Udon and tempura

    Marugame Udon

    4.5(14.2k reviews)
    2.0 miWaikiki
    $$

    Fast lines, great food, close to a shopping mall, ice machine dont work sometimes, I go here at…read moreleast once a month with my buddy and it gets better every time. Great spot if you're looking for a place to fill you up for a cheap price.

    Marugame Udon is the perfect spot to hit after a long, draining flight. A warm and comforting bowl…read moreof udon will heal you pretty quickly. We rolled up around 6:30 PM last Wednesday, and the line was quite long. Despite this, it moved quickly since the ordering process is essentially fast casual. Marugame Udon has their signature udon options, or you can build your own bowl and add on different tempura sides. NIKUTAMA UDON (REGULAR) - 12.95 With no brain cells left to think, I ordered one of their two most popular options. While the bowl was a tad small, it came topped with sliced beef, fried onions, scallions, and a soft-boiled egg. The broth was sweet and savory, paired with the tender, sweet beef and onions. The udon itself had the perfect chewy texture and soaked up all that flavor like a sponge. Absolutely delicious, I killed that bowl in less than 5 minutes. Marugame Udon isn't a luxurious experience, but it gets the job done. For the price and convenience, the udon was savory and hearty. Great option for a quick meal and worth a short wait. Definitely one of the better udon options in Waikiki.

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    Marugame Udon - You can watch as they make your food!

    You can watch as they make your food!

    Marugame Udon - Kake Udon

    Kake Udon

    Marugame Udon - Dining Room!

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    Rinka - Spicy ahi roll (not spicy)

    Rinka

    4.1(667 reviews)
    0.1 miKaka'ako
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    Wow! Great sashimi dinner for me and grilled Burikama dinner…read morefor her! And, reasonably priced! In Honolulu? Yes! We loved our dinners at Rinka! First timers. Parking is easy in the Whole Foods parking garage. Then just a short walk to the restaurant. Service was good. Yet they brought out my sashimi dinner before her Burikama was grilled. It would have been better if they held my sashimi dinner until her Burikama was ready. Ambiance is modern. No linens. Paper napkins. This keeps their cost down and they pass those savings to their customers in reasonable prices. Well done Rinka! Highly recommended!

    Showed up for a late lunch on a Sunday and didn't realize it is open from 11-3PM then reopens at…read more5-9PM. So then I returned for dinner right at 5 when it opened for the evening. This restaurant is also on RESY and I wasn't able to get a reservation online for the night. Luckily we were able to be seated right away! And the waiters and waitresses were very friendly and prompt. There were not many people there, and the ambiance was nice but relaxed. Shared the Chicken Karaage, a spicy tuna roll, qnd Washugyu Yakinuku for two and it left us very content. I enjoyed the White Yuzu Ale with the meal. The chicken was crunchy and came with a nice side salad, and a small bowl of extra seasoning- which I definitely recommend using on the chicken. The spicy tuna roll had 8 pieces, and came out fairly quick. It tasted fresh as well. The Washugyu Yakinuku comes with a plethora of small sides including tempura (shrimp and some vegetables), salad, pickled vegetables, and two slices of salmon and tuna each. The Beef is to be cooked by yourself over the flame, which lasts only 20 minutes so be sure to do this right when you get it. The beef tasted fresh and delicious but a bit fattier than expected- there also is a small bowl of sauce that comes on the tray and I recommend dipping each piece of meat in the sauce after you cook it to your liking. There is a lot of free parking in the vicinity at the Whole Foods parking garage or the parking garage attached to the movie theater across the street. To note- I have had their takeout here once as well and in my opinion I believe their food is better at dine in.

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    Rinka - Inside seating

    Inside seating

    Rinka - Grilled unagi (deluxe)

    Grilled unagi (deluxe)

    Rinka - Beef sukiyaki

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    ABURIYA IBUSHI - Ice cream and mochi

    ABURIYA IBUSHI

    4.5(452 reviews)
    2.7 miKaimuki
    $$

    Thankyou Doc for treating us to Aburiya Ibushi for Grandparents Day 2026. Excited...first time…read morehere and we arrived more than 30 minutes prior to our 5:30 pm reservation. Exterior just calls out to you. I'll write more once we are seated and taste their food. I already looked at their menu on Yelp, read some reviews and know what I want to try. All 3 employees welcomed us with smiles and a happy greeting. It smells SO good when you enter of good food. Catchy Japanese pop music adds to the festive vibe. Their menu is extensive. Everything sounds, looks and tastes amazing. Erin was the best and such a pretty hostess, table server and made the evening enjoyable. Yuzu was all smiles, cute and prepared some of the food. She also helped Doc make our dinner reservations. Chef was so busy preparing the dishes I didn't get to ask him his name but I flashed a thumbs up to him as we were leaving and he gave a big smile. There was so much delicious food we asked for take out containers for the oxtail ramen and tender grilled beef. We had to pass on dessert. Actually my melon float was like a pretty dessert. Hubs drank a lychee soda. Highly recommend this restaurant. Come for the food, atmosphere and friendliest staff. We even caught a glimpse of their very young boss who also greeted us when he arrived.

    So thankful for restaurants that open late. We thankfully found street parking and this was the…read moreonly place open. How lucky for us! Customer service was terrific. Since it was late, we noticed the back of house staff help the front. Everyone was so friendly and food comes out fast. The only reason for the 4 stars instead of 5 is because the food was a bit too flavorful - we all agreed that everything was slightly salty. I could also say portion of some items may not match price, but I understand inflation is increasing at an alarming rate. So I'll leave money out of this. Crushed cucumbers were interesting. We couldn't decide if eating it with chopsticks or spoon was better. With chopsticks, you might not get enough sauce. But you could taste the layers of flavor. With a spoon, you get too much saltiness. The spice hits at the end. The tako karaage were a little too chewy for us. Beef tongue was so tender. A definite must order. I dont think it needs rice though. We also ordered the late night nikumiso but it didn't come with an egg, which the menu said it should. We tried handful more items but we'll be back to try the oxtail items, as it sounds like that's their specialties, but takes extra time to prepare.

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    ABURIYA IBUSHI - Storefront... just like we're in Japan!

    Storefront... just like we're in Japan!

    ABURIYA IBUSHI - Their famous potato salad.

    Their famous potato salad.

    ABURIYA IBUSHI - Potato Salad

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    4.5(5.5k reviews)
    2.2 miWaikiki
    $

    Musubi Cafe is such a fun, local gem, but be ready for a wait. We went early, midday timing, and…read morethe line was already about 15 people with roughly a 30 minute wait. It moves steadily though, and it is worth it. Inside is tiny, just one small table, so this is really an order and go kind of place rather than somewhere to sit and eat. They have every musubi combination you could think of, unagi, avocado, cucumber, egg, bacon, ume, tofu skin, shrimp, you name it. I got the tuna mayo onigiri and wished they had packed in a little more tuna filling, but it was still tasty. I also tried the cucumber spam musubi, which was really good too. We came as a group of seven and everyone ordered something different, and everyone loved every bite. My tip: get at least two musubis per person. A few people in our group got four each and had zero regrets. One thing to know ahead of time is parking. It is street parking only and pretty limited, so plan for that if you are driving. Overall such an easy, yummy stop and a great local experience in Waikiki.

    We came here because it was highly rated and my sister saw it in a viral Instagram video. The first…read moretime, we ordered the tuna musubi, but it had so much rice and barely any tuna. We decided to come back the next day and order the "Double Tuna," thinking it would actually have double the tuna. Instead, it seemed like the same small amount of tuna with double the rice! We ordered around eight of them, so it was especially disappointing to find that they were mostly rice. The portions just don't feel balanced. If someone pays extra for "Double Tuna," they're expecting more tuna, NOT extra rice. Unfortunately, it felt like they were really skimping on the filling, and the quality didn't live up to the hype for us.

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    Musubi Cafe Iyasume - Inside the shop

    Inside the shop

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