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    Hawaii Sushi

    4.5 (499 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Kim S.

    Good take out sushi. Either select among the pre-made sushi or place an order. The rotating $6 daily special is a great value. Wish the ehomaki was served all year bc the fillings are unique & delicious. Friendly service. Weekday parking is fairly easy in the small shared parking lot. TIP: They have a stamp card.

    Leah H.

    Small sushi spot with couple tables to sit outside or a small bar top inside. Service was quick and friendly. She brought our sushi out fast. I was surprise. But happy as I was so hungry The fish tasted so fresh, we really did enjoy the sushi. We picked the Big island roll, Crunchy lava roll and spicy Ahi Jalapeño. Great little joint for a quick bit, for fresh sushi or poke bowls. I would only say for me, there was a little too much rice on the big island roll.

    Chiraishi $6 bowl..
    Yuen L.

    I used to come here a lot until shrinkflation happened. I got their $6 daily special which was chiraishi. Unfortunately it was literally two pieces of fish and half a shrimp cut into little pieces with a smattering of edamame. What little fish inside didn't taste fresh and the rice tasted stale also. I've had their spicy ahi poke bowl which was cat food -- overly marinated mushed poke with stale rice. Two times in a row were a fail. I am so disappointed sorry but I'm never coming back.

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    S M.

    Today I got to try the Ahi Set Bento for $10.75 and it was very fresh and great. Also, the server was very friendly and helpful.

    Roll Combo
    Natalie T.

    I love their spicy ahi avocado rolls. I ordered the combo roll this time which came with unagi and cucumber, California, and spicy ahi and avocado rolls. Their spicy ahi is what really stands out to me so I'll stick to that next time.

    Crunchy lava rock, Lava tube, Hamachi sashimi, Spicy ahi jalepeno
    Anuhea S.

    Fresh and good quality fish. Flavorful sauces. Made with care. Polite staff, patient as we ordered which took a while because everything looked really delicious. Wish there was more space to sit and eat, but we ended up taking our food to the lookout to enjoy views of the ocean which was better.

    Hamachi Jalepeno & inari
    Bethanie C.

    I can't believe I haven't written a review sooner, but maybe because I love this spot too much. Sometimes you need sushi at an affordable price without the affordable taste, and Hawaii Sushi always hits the spot. The spicy Hamachi is my go to, I love how clean and refreshing it tastes with the lemon. But honestly I have not gone wrong with anything I've gotten here. The service is always great with such nice workers and the quality on peak. I will be back again and again.

    Sashimi Bowl
    Gem P.

    Fresh fish, fast service, not much place to sit but the perfect place to pick up your favorite fish and head to the beach for a little picnic.

    Ahi Poke Bowl

    If the gods of the Pacific Ocean decided to open a restaurant, they would weep with inadequacy upon tasting the poke at Hawaii Sushi. This unassuming Waikiki gem serves what can only be described as cubed poetry, each glistening morsel of ahi so impossibly fresh it practically still remembers its swim through Hawaiian waters that morning. The texture? Butter that went to finishing school. The flavor? A symphony of sesame, shoyu, and the dreams of every tourist who ever wished upon a Honolulu sunset. I have traveled to Tokyo. I have eaten at temples of raw fish where omakase costs more than my first car. And yet here, in this magnificent establishment, I found myself openly emotional over a bowl of poke that costs less than a mediocre sandwich at the airport. And then there is the six dollar special. SIX DOLLARS. In Waikiki! A place where hotels charge you twelve dollars for a bottle of water and call it "resort pricing." For the cost of a fancy coffee, Hawaii Sushi delivers a meal so satisfying, so gloriously abundant, that you will question every financial decision you have ever made elsewhere on this island. This is not just a restaurant; this is an act of culinary generosity, a middle finger to overpriced tourist traps, a beacon of hope for hungry travelers everywhere. Go. Go immediately. Tell them nothing, because they need no introduction. Just point at the poke and prepare to have your soul rearranged.

    So I wanted to try this place. The pricing looks great. Nice little spot. BUT.... i'm glad someone bought my lunch here, and not paid for out of my own pocket. The staff is nice and the place is clean. Place does get busy and therefore no parking at times. It's a small spot. The sushi presentation was gorgeous. Volcano Roll was - sub par (and this was the best one). The maki rolls caught me by terrible surprise. It looked gorgeous with its colors, just to eat it, and see that it tastes like - NOTHING. Couldn't put my finger on it! Ahi Tataki, tamago, ebi, unagi, salmon, cucumber, mayonnaise, nori, sesame seed, and ..... Regular RICE! Not sushi Rice. Super sad face! I'm pretty sure if they made just added a little, it would have changed my outlook. Don't get me started on the wasabi! And i'm a wimp to wasabi. The best part of the meal? The ginger! If I had cravings for sushi of this price but wanted better caliber? I suggest 7-11, safeway, foodland.....basically anywhere else I would rather pick up sushi from. My hope for this wasn't as great as I hoped for it to be. I've had bad sushi, but this was disappointing. I hope that this does improve? or maybe they had an off day, but no sushi rice? No Thank you!

    Spicy ahi bowl with avocado
    Courtney O.

    I absolutely love a spicy ahi bowl made with minced ahi-Japanese style (as opposed to local style big chunks). It's the style you'll typically find at Kozo, where the pieces of ahi are smashed small into almost a paste. I know that doesn't necessarily sound the most appetizing but it is and it's my favorite way to have a spicy ahi bowl. Saw pictures of Hawaii Sushi paired with the good reviews so I had to give it a try. It was delicious! High quality sushi with a solidly large portion! I got the avocado spicy ahi bowl and it seemed like there was a whole avocado in there. Seriously great portion size. The rolls were also killer and super good! Great quality sushi spot for quick on the go!

    Credited food sushi order  and replacement food option at Health Bar nearby on the same strip
    Carly Grace H.

    Ok, I'm going to say I really loved this spot!! So it went from a 4 star unfinished review to 3 after this unflattering experience. Out of no where there started to charge ($2) for their rice vinegar. I found this out after I had placed my order and a lady front the kitchen side came to me and said that. It was unpleasant. And it's not advertised so it very much felt like they/she just decided to make that up. I have a soy allergy, but it takes me eating soy for it to affect me. She went out of her way yo make sure I didn't have any faith in my ability to eat here and decider to cancel my order and get a green smoothie at the Health Bar next door. So if soy allergies are not an issue for you and you don't mind paying $2 for rice vinegar if you want it. Then it's still a good sushi spot to come to. I'm going to take a break from sushi and this spot for sure. But it's still decent even if their manners and policies could be improved.

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    Stacy S.

    After a long delayed flight, I was craving a sushi snack when I arrived on Oahu and came across this place on Yelp. They had excellent reviews so I thought I'd give it a try. They're located in Kapahulu off of Monsarrat in a small shopping center, across the street from Pioneer Saloon. Parking lot is shared and limited. They have several other popular restaurants there, so if parking is filled up then you'll need to find street parking. I placed my order online and it was ready at the time they quoted. When ordering online, I recommend that you select the Square method to pay instead of DoorDash, as the latter will tack on extra dollars to your order if you go through them. They have a wide range of options including nigiri, rolls, poke bowls, sashimi, combos & party platters. Everything seemed very reasonably priced. I ordered the Philadelphia roll for $7.95 and the Ume cucumber hosomaki for $4.75. They combined both cut rolls into one bento box, which was perfect. Everything was fresh and delicious, and the sushi rice had the right flavor and texture. The two ladies working there spoke Japanese but also understood English well. The inside is small and operates more like a take-out place, although they do have a couple of tables outside. I would definitely return again the next time I'm craving sushi!

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    3 years ago

    Amazing service and great food! Definitely recommend if you are looking for a place to eat on Kapiolani.

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    5 years ago

    Yikes! This isn't true poke, it's finely ground fish. Foodland is about 100 times better than this.

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    I crave sushi just about every week. This is my go-to spot for something cheap, fresh and tasty!

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    8 years ago

    Sashimi was delicious, roll was good. Not the best sushi I've ever had, but I was a pretty happy clam. :)

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    5 years ago

    Hands down such good sushi! For a good price too! There's not vegan items on the menu but I was able to customize my salad roll super easy!

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    Good, but special selection was sparce. No real sushi specials. Only had lunch sashimi special. It was good though.

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    Tonkatsu Tamafuji

    4.6
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    Oyster and shrimp tonkatsu combo, unlimited cabbage salad, unlimited rice and white clam miso soup…read more Side premium Sapporo beer and a hot sake. YUMMMMMY!!!! Attentive and fast service. The new location is very nice and spacious. Street side meter parking. Make a reservation a month ahead on the first at midnight!!! Will we return? Yes. Oh yes!

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    If you're craving top-tier, authentic Japanese katsu, Kyoto Katsuda inside STIX Asia is an absolute…read moremust-visit! Originally hailing straight from Kyoto, Japan where they've built a reputation for crafting some of the finest traditional katsu, this is their very first location in Hawai'i, and they bring serious quality to the table. Here is what we got and loved: * 8 oz Sirloin Beef Katsu: My husband ordered this, and it was cooked to absolute perfection. Ultra-crispy panko on the outside with a melt-in-your-mouth, tender center. * Surf & Turf Set (4 oz Beef Katsu + Shrimp): I went with the surf and turf option (you can choose between tuna, salmon, or shrimp) and selected the shrimp. It came with two massive, beautifully breaded pieces that were incredibly plump, sweet, and juicy! Highlights & Perks: * Perks & Discounts: They offer 20% Kamaʻāina discount (a huge plus in Waikīkī!) and convenient parking validation. * Sides & Refills: You get unlimited rice and shredded cabbage refills, so you definitely won't leave hungry. * Sauce Variety: Half the fun is customizing your bites! They serve a spread of sauces including traditional katsu sauce, curry, dashi sauce, wasabi, and a mortared bowl to grind your own fresh sesame seeds right at the table for that rich, nutty aroma. The service was quick, attentive, and super friendly from start to finish. We'll definitely be back for another round!

    I felt this dinner was authentic as gyukatsu can get if you're not in Japan. The staff are very…read morefriendly and carry the Japanese hospitality and service (if you are familiar with it!). It makes the experience worthwhile and the food was cooked very well! Menu is very easy to follow and straightforward, however the portions are described in grams versus "small, medium, large, etc", like how they do it back in Japan. The katsu also comes with unlimited shredded cabbage and a variety of dipping sauces. With katsu, I recommend to sprinkle a little of the salt they have there and eat as such. A little bit of salt enhances the flavor of the katsu! The staff are very attentive and they're always making their rounds to refill drinks or offer more cabbage if they see you're low on it. They don't pressure you in getting the check and allow you to throughly enjoy the meal and ambiance.

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    4.3
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    Have been here multiple times throughout the years and their pork katsu is phenomenal! This visit…read moredid not disappoint! The katsu sampler was a perfect portion to try a variety of proteins -- chicken, pork, ground pork. Their specialty pork is always a great experience. From this sampler, I was highly impressed with the chicken! I would order that again! The Wagyu Katsu was beautiful and tender. The only comment with this dish is the breading kept separating from the meat. It does taste good together (meat + breading) but it was breaking and falling off making it difficult to enjoy in the same bite. Service is great! Servers, hostess, and kitchen staff are all friendly. The environment is beautiful and intimate. Recommend making a reservation, but you can always inquire about walk-in availability.

    We have been coming here on our every visit to Hawaii but this time we were so disappointed…read more Service was horrible. We ordered the tofu for appetizer and the every time we poured the soy sauce, little flies came out. We opened the bottle and there were so many dead flies. We told the server and he said he would bring a new one. The new bottle they brought also had flies. So we told the server and he said he would bring another and he never did. By that time, we didn't want the tofu anymore. We lost our appetite and no one apologized. We were so disappointed with the service.

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    Tonkatsu, katsu-don, gyukatsu
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    4.2
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    0.8 mi
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    Food - so delicious. Some of the best ramen I've had. The REAL star though are their sticky ribs…read more You gotta get them. Perfectly seasoned and fall off the bone. My bf and I both got the $35 meal sets. I also ordered a frozen beer and I thought the whole thing would be a slushie but it's only the top. Anyway it was fun and delicious. Service - no complaints. Workers were nice and things went smoothly Ambiance - lots of outdoor seating. It was casual and we had no wait.

    Momosan in Waikiki serves genuinely good food, and that's what makes the experience so frustrating…read more The staff was friendly and courteous, but the service was noticeably slow. The biggest issue, however, wasn't the wait it was the outdoor dining experience. Sitting on the patio felt like being dropped into Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds. Every imaginable bird seemed to be there: little birds, big birds, one-legged birds, scruffy birds, sick-looking birds, and fearless "gangster" birds that stared you down and swooped in the moment food hit the table. They hopped onto empty chairs, circled the tables, and constantly tried to steal food, making it impossible to relax and enjoy the meal. I understand that outdoor seating comes with the occasional bird, but this was on another level. The restaurant should consider better bird deterrents because the constant interruptions took away from what was otherwise a very good meal. If you order takeout or sit indoors, you'll probably have a much better experience. The food is worth trying, but unless the bird situation is addressed, I wouldn't choose the outdoor seating again.

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    All Star Ramen with various types of meat/pork
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    4.1
    (1.2k reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    I've been to this place 3 years in a row on each trip I've made out to Oahu, and it never…read moredisappoints. So many vegan options as well. The fish is fresh & very quality. Everything is seasoned and well flavored but gently not overbearing. The service has always been friendly and we usually have a good size table. I recommend a reservation for evening, usually opening hour you can walk in though. It is right across from the golf course and not too far from Waikiki's strip. I can never get photos of the food, because we get so excited to eat. Great place.

    We recently visited Tokkuri-Tei after they moved next door to the old Tonkatsu Tamafuji space. The…read morerestaurant is definitely a lot smaller than their previous location. When we arrived, we were told to sit wherever we wanted from the available tables. There were two servers during our visit. One (a hapa girl) was friendly and welcoming. Unfortunately, our interactions with the other server, who wore glasses, weren't as pleasant. Whenever she brought food or drinks to our table, she would set them down without saying anything and immediately walk away. A few times we'd start asking for something, and before we could even finish our sentence, she was already turning around. Her tone came across as rude throughout our visit, which made the service feel unwelcoming. We placed our order with the friendlier server, and while ordering she let us know they were out of all fried items and alcohol. That was disappointing since we had specifically planned on ordering some of their fried dishes. It would've been helpful to mention those unavailable items when we were first seated so we could've adjusted our expectations before looking through the menu. I ordered the Tsukimi Udon, which, for anyone unfamiliar, is udon topped with a raw egg (not chicken and egg). It was fine--nothing bad, but it mostly tasted like udon in miso broth. My boyfriend ordered the Sashimi Deluxe. The fish tasted fresh, but the cuts were noticeably uneven in size (see photo). We also had the agedashi tofu and beef tongue, and both were decent but didn't really stand out. Overall, not sure if we'll be back. Between the inconsistent service and food that was just okay, it wasn't a memorable experience. That said, I'm sure being out of several menu items affected things, so it may have just been an off night. Hopefully future diners have a better experience.

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    4.5
    (473 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    If you want a trying their best, sparing no expense, but absolutely worth it omakase sushi…read morerestaurant thats in walking distance from waikiki... i dont think you can do better. Get a reservation a few days in advance

    Bozu is a local Japanese restaurant where all the locals seem to go. It's located in an unassuming…read morestrip mall (reminds me of LA's Koreatown) and we were able to walk there from Waikiki. We ordered a bit too much food and spent a little under $200 for two people after tax and tip. Some dishes we ordered: 1. Spicy tuna and salmon with garlic roll ($26.50) - massive roll and quite heavy...this was the last dish to come out and we were STUFFED by then. It's good, but I would have preferred to start the meal with this roll, not end with it. 2. Atsuage natto ($9.50) - ordered to hit my protein macros. It's literally fried tofu topped with a generous serving of natto. 3. Eggplant in dashi sauce ($6.50) - light appetizer, and seemed fairly healthy. 4. Miso chilean sea bass ($30) - very flaky and fresh. I was already getting full by this point after our apps and nigiri came out. 5. The nigiri and rolls were all fresh and ranged in pricing. We each got 3 pieces of nigiri and split a couple small rolls in addition to the aforementioned spicy tuna and salmon. Service was decent. We sat at the counter and the chefs were all very nice.

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    Sushi bar
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    Assorted 5 Kind Sashimi
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