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I had high expectations for this izakaya after reading other reviews and seeing the price point but our overall experience was somewhat amiss. There was a mix up with seating intially- our 6pm reservation table was not ready so we agreed to sit at the bar; however after getting our drinks we were asked to move back to a table because another party needed to be seated at the bar. As for the food, the baby octopus and daikon salad were very good & had interesting flavors. I probably would not get the TKG with uni again, the truffle butter overpowered the uni flavor. The sushi sets were definitely the highlight of the night and each piece was very good and fresh. The servers were very nice & apologetic about the initial confusion which we appreciated.
The foie gras daikon...... amazing!!!!! An absolute must order! That dish had the perfect balance of richness from the foie gras, a savory sweetness from the caramelized onions, and a refreshing mild taste from the daikon. Take a bite of all the components together with a sip of the dashi broth..... I was in food heaven! We ordered a bunch of different dishes from a sashimi set to fried chicken cartilage. Everything was good, but a bit on the pricey side for the quality and quantity. However, the foie gras daikon really was the star of the evening. The staff were nice and attentive. The ambiance was clean and cozy. Everything you'd expect from a good Izakaya spot. Will definitely be back! Tips: parking is located in the building and is paid for through your phone. Never had an issue getting parking in the building. They do take reservations. Even for two people.
I've been so excited to try this place out so I chose to go here to celebrate my birthday I scoped out the menu so we started ordering as soon as we were seated since we were so excited lol To start off, we got the baby sardine chips, uni truffle egg bowl, otoro nigiri with caviar, wagyu nigiri with foie gras, salmon nigiri, hotate nigiri, and torotaku BABY SARDINE CHIPS: it was okay.. nothing special UNI TRUFFLE EGG BOWL: the uni was rich and sweet and was luxuriously paired with the truffle oil and egg.. while delicious, it was very pricey for the portion OTORO NIGIRI WITH CAVIAR: melt in your mouth deliciousness as I had hoped :) A5 WAGYU NIGIRI W/ FOIE GRAS: this is the dish I was most excited about, yet unfortunately, it was one of the most disappointing dishes of the night :( as soon as I bit into it, I was expecting a tender, fatty bite. Instead, I was left trying to chew it as it was chewy and not reminiscent of A5 wagyu at all. I was definitely sad I spent the money for this as I regretted it SALMON NIGIRI: this is always a must when we get sushi.. again, I expected the salmon to be buttery. Instead, both my husband and I were chewing it and it was sinew-y and stringy- we were shocked that such a high end sushi restaurant would provide this type of quality of salmon HOTATE NIGIRI: this was also unfortunately a let down. I love raw hotate and the sweet flavor that you experience when eating it. However, it came out seared and with way too much yuzu Kosho on it. Nowhere on the menu did it say it was served seared with yuzu kosho TOROTAKU: one of my fave safe dishes, and this was one of my favorites of the night In addition to the above, we also ordered aburi otoro which was fatty and delicious, and uni nigiri (the uni they served was delicious! Creamy, fresh, and delicious). I also got a natto/yamaimo dish with nori which was okay. We were disappointed in the quality of the sushi so we decided to just call it a night and get dessert: APPLE BRULEE: this was nothing more than a basic creme brulee with a couple pieces of what tasted like canned apple on top. The service here was friendly, and the restaurant was comfortable yet intimate. However, the price unfortunately did not match the quality of what was given. The quality at katsumidori sushi was actually better than here :( Another thing we noticed was I had a lei on for my birthday and not one person asked if we were celebrating an occasion or said happy birthday - minor, but worth noting if you are celebrating an occasion
09/08/25 Yes, this has become our go to Izakaya... not just for the sushi but everything! We were fortunate to sit at the sushi bar Last night we took a couple of special friends and really enjoyed everything. We tried several new things and they did not disappoint! I didn't take a lot of photos because we had guests but let me tell you it was awesome! The deep fried baby sardines (tatami Iwaishi) is so good, light crispy and a great way to start. The blue fin Kama was awesome! Huge and cocooned to perfection, tasty and so moist...so much meat! Braised soft taco was delicious, so tender in the slightly sweet soy sauce. Each nigiri is carefully prepared an so delicious with each grain of rice so perfect. Now we'll just have to get back there again. 08/23/25 We enjoyed Izakaya Uosan So much that we returned last night. Got a 6:30 reservation. Lots of parking on the street This time we had omakase along with the wagyu tataki, oysters vinegrette and ayu. Great service, nice fresh sashimi and yummy tea. I love the authenticity of the restaurant and the people are so welcoming. The 6:30 reservation was perfect. Nice and quiet...make your reservations now that the summer crowds have died down. let the photos speak for themselves.
Halfway between an izakaya and a sushi bar, Uosan is all about well-executed dishes that straddle the traditional and the modern. We sat at the sushi bar, where the friendly chef recommended a delicious variety of sushi and cooked dishes. It was one of the few places where I can say everything was good, but some of the unexpected hits included: - Tamago: the bellwether of any good sushi restaurant, the tamago was well-seasoned and fluffy - Uni butter rice, where a creamy fresh egg, uni, and butter turned a Japanese traditional TKG into a decadent, risotto-like combo - Simmered foie gras and daikon: a lighter take on a decadent ingredient that's the perfect finisher to a tasty meal
Finally got to try Izakaya Uosan and the wait was worth it! A couple of the dishes (the Beef tongue and the Baby Sardine Chips) we ordered twice! Every dish we tried was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. * The karaage (fried chicken) was perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy inside - with just the right amount of seasoning. * The Uni chawanmushi was packed with Uni, silky, rich, and melts-in-your-mouth. * The hamachi sashimi was incredibly fresh and buttery. * The corn tempura was surprisingly addictive - sweet, tender kernels with a light crunch. * We also enjoyed a variety of unique small plates like the Daikon salad, natto/okra/yamaimo. The restaurant is cozy, but includes a sushi bar. It has a real izakaya vibe, and service was excellent! It felt like being in Tokyo for the night! Definitely a spot I'd recommend for anyone craving authentic Japanese izakaya dishes with top-notch quality!
We come back every year when we are back to Waikiki and it never disappoints! Everything is still super fresh and service is great!
The food here is seriously the best. The service is great The chefs and waiters have great smiles and the fact that they speak Japanese is wonderful! The atmosphere of the restaurant is also very Japanese, very relaxing. When it comes to izakaya, it's Uo-san.
We came here for Valentine's dinner and now this is one of my new fave spots!! The menu has so many items I haven't seen anywhere else on Oahu & it's the perfect place for uni-lovers. We had uni amaebi, uni chawanmushi, uni truffle butter egg yolk rice UGH SO GOOD. We got a bunch of nigiri that we chose including kani miso, otoro foie gras, & this kinki fish my dad always raves about from when he lived in Japan. I've never found it in Hawaii before. Baby sardine chips were so good; I definitely recommend it as an appetizer along with the fried cartilage. Also our server was super friendly and gave us lots of helpful recs when we were ordering! The place is on the smaller side, and I definitely recommend making a reservation ahead of time because we saw a lot of walk-ins get turned away but not sure if that's just cuz it was extra busy for valentines day. I can't wait to go back and try more things!!
I LOVED Izakaya Uosan. Also! For the price you pay for a regular sushi omakase experience this is the cheapest one I have seen so far, and yet they do not skimp on the quality of their best selections for the omakase (chef's choice). The omakase wasn't too many sushi dishes so we were able to try the other popular sushi nigiri as well. A5 Miyazaki Wagyu w/ Foie Gras was excellent, and was what I expected after trying wagyu in slider form at a different restaurant. It was very tender and melded with the flavor of the foie gras perfectly. The other most popular dish was the uni truffle butter w/ TKG Egg. Oh my God. I thought I was in heaven. I think when I go back I want to eat two bowls of this... The uni was perfectly ratio'd with the savory taste of the TKG Egg (high quality Japanese egg). I had fun mixing it with half of the sauce that they provide upon their instruction. Overall, an extremely amazing experience. I will be back. I even saw people dining alone at the sushi bar. Deadass that is gonna be me. I am tryna live like that fr. Parking is available in the lot in the back. You need to scan or text a number to make sure you are in the system. Once you check out of Uosan they will put a code in to your parking thing and you get 2 hours free validated parking.
Izakaya Uosan is as good as it gets when it comes to a high end sushi spot. This place made my whole Hawaii trip. Staff is super friendly and very helpful when it comes to recommendations. Get the Omakase. These people know what they're doing. Fish is flown in from Japan every day and it shows. Honorable mention to the Oyster Shooters that deserve their own restaurant. Insane combo of ingredients with an out of this world result. Can't recommend it enough!
Excellent sushi at Uosan! You know it's good, because even on a Monday, this place was packed! We made a reservation for 5pm and enjoyed a seat at the bar. My mom chose to do omakase style, while I ordered specific items off the menu. They don't have a set menu omakase. They just bring out items til you say stop. I enjoyed starting with the daikon salad, which was very refreshing. The hamachi Kama was juicy and paired well with the creamy crab croquette. All the sushi was very fresh! I actually really loved the uni chawanmushi. We finished with the apple brûlée! Service here is excellent. They are very friendly and make great, fresh sushi! They do cover the cost of parking in the lot as well.
I've been to Izakaya Uosan Honolulu several times, usually to meet and welcome friends visiting from the mainland and other countries, and it has never disappointed me! Everyone I've brought here has loved both the food and the atmosphere. The food is incredibly fresh and delicious, and the staff are always so friendly, attentive, and considerate. It's a little on the pricey side, but honestly, it's worth every penny for the quality and overall experience. One tip: definitely make a reservation in advance. For weekdays, I recommend booking 2-3 days ahead, and for weekends, at least a week ahead. It's popular for a reason! Highly recommended if you're looking for great Japanese food with a wonderful vibe in Honolulu. read more
Down for some Suzuki? How about some Kinmedai? Nodoguro? Wanna get Kinki? NANI???! Those are some of the type of fresh fishes eat Uosan! Izakaya Uosan is located along Kapiolani Blvd. near Piikoi and Pensacola St. in the same building as Gyukaku, Mikiya, etc. Validated parking is available in its QR code parking structure with entrances on Kapiolani and Hopaka St. Just ask the server for the promo code to input when you clock out of your parking. Inside is smallish with the usual izakaya bar style set up and decor with the dark wood and dark tones, but maybe more toned down than a true izakaya. Comfortable, plain, and simple. Menu is pretty confusing and not the clearest, but it's mainly their fresh fish and seafood that are the main attractions. You just gotta figure out what they are cause it's only listed in Japanese and Romanized Japanese. They do have some interesting choices though after a thorough search. Started with Spicy Tuna Roll was very good. Nicely seasoned and prepared sushi rice, neatly rolled with fresh chunks of tuna. $11.50. Spicy Konnyaku was decent. A little light on the seasoning, but not too bad. $4.50. The Chicken Cartilage Karaage was a surprise! Crispy, crunchy, and nicely seasoned. So good. We ordered it twice! $8.50. OH! Toro (Premium Fatty Tuna), 4 pieces sashimi, $42.00. Fresh, melt in your mouth, and nicely presented. Aburi OH! Toro nigiri had a nice char/smoky flavor - equally as good as the sashimi. $13.50. The A5 Mizayaki Beef Sushi with Foie Gras nigiri was amazing! Fresh, melt in your mouth A5 with rich, unctuous Foie gras that was nicely charred and seasoned. $14.00. Grilled Beef Tongue was excellent. Thick cut, tender, nicely seasoned and prepared. Onions garnish went very well adding a nice punch. $14.50. The Uni Shiso Cucumber wrapped with Hirame was a unique combination. Fresh, firm hirame; rich, oceanic uni; bright, herbaceous Shiso; crunchy cucumber. $35.00 - 4 pieces. The Uni Truffle Butter Egg Yolk Rice was okay. It wasn't as rich or as decadent as I'd imagined, especially with uni, egg yolk, and butter noted. A bit too much rice compared to the amount of uni to be able to fully enjoy the richness. Perhaps less rice? Which might lead to a lower price than the $29.00? Corn Karaage was okay. Flavor was one note. It was just corn with miso paste and coated with starch and deep fried to temp. Some seasoning would go a long way. $6.50 for 5 short pieces. Hamachi Carpaccio was good. Fresh fish, flavorful soy-vinegar sauce with complementing toppings (olive oil, sea grapes, grape tomato, onion slices, and Tobikko). $21.00. New Zealand King Salmon Nigiri was very good! Melt in your mouth with a smooth and buttery texture. The Deep Fried Octopus was okay. Slightly toothsome, nicely battered and fried, but very light on the seasoning. Needed the salt to balance the tart ponzu. Overall, a solid meal with fresh, quality ingredients, and everything was nicely prepared and beautifully presented. Decent sake selection, but only two beer choices. The menu had many fish selections, but if you don't know what they are in romanized Japanese, you'll need to search it, which took a bit of time for the decision-maker. Staff was very friendly and attentive in the beginning, but it got busy and it became less. It's a bit pricey, which was expected and known. Uosan feels more of a sashimi restaurant than an izakaya, but that won't stop me from coming back to try more sashimi! read more
3 months ago
Date of Visit: 5/28/2026 We visited the Izakaya Uosan located on Kapiolani Blvd in Honolulu when we were in Oahu for Memorial Day vacation. We visited on the first day when we rented a car and drove to Blowhole and Lanikai beach. I called about 45 minutes before we arrived and made a reservation for a party of 3, including 2 adults and 1 infant. Kokuryu Junmai Ginjo Flask (220ml) $21 I ordered the Junmai Ginjo with a hint of coffee, toffee and floral. Not too dry and not too sweet. Asahi Draft $6.5 Husband got the Asahi draft to pair with the meal. Miso Soup $3.5 The miso soup is good but no surprise. Uni Chawanmushi $19.5 The uni chawanmushi was great! With fresh uni on top and more seafoods inside. Blue Fin Kama $32 The size of the blue fin kama was huge! With crispy skin and tasty and soft meat. Sashimi Omakase $86 We ordered the sashimi omakase, including abalone with the liver on side, toro, sweet shrimp, tai, etc. Uni Kura Kani Negi Toro on Top Roll $45 A huge roll with uni, kura, kani and negi toro on top. Very fresh and amazing presentation. Grilled Oyster Bomb $19 The grilled oysters with cheese on top. Too heavy and the cheese covered the freshness of the oysters. Toro Foiegra Sushi $13.5 One of the signature dishes with a piece of nigiri with toro and foie gras on top. read more
I had high expectations for this izakaya after reading other reviews and seeing the price point but our overall experience was somewhat amiss. There was a mix up with seating intially- our 6pm reservation table was not ready so we agreed to sit at the bar; however after getting our drinks we were asked to move back to a table because another party needed to be seated at the bar. As for the food, the baby octopus and daikon salad were very good & had interesting flavors. I probably would not get the TKG with uni again, the truffle butter overpowered the uni flavor. The sushi sets were definitely the highlight of the night and each piece was very good and fresh. The servers were very nice & apologetic about the initial confusion which we appreciated. read more
4 days ago
The foie gras daikon...... amazing!!!!! An absolute must order! That dish had the perfect balance of richness from the foie gras, a savory sweetness from the caramelized onions, and a refreshing mild taste from the daikon. Take a bite of all the components together with a sip of the dashi broth..... I was in food heaven! We ordered a bunch of different dishes from a sashimi set to fried chicken cartilage. Everything was good, but a bit on the pricey side for the quality and quantity. However, the foie gras daikon really was the star of the evening. The staff were nice and attentive. The ambiance was clean and cozy. Everything you'd expect from a good Izakaya spot. Will definitely be back! Tips: parking is located in the building and is paid for through your phone. Never had an issue getting parking in the building. They do take reservations. Even for two people. read more
I've been so excited to try this place out so I chose to go here to celebrate my birthday I scoped out the menu so we started ordering as soon as we were seated since we were so excited lol To start off, we got the baby sardine chips, uni truffle egg bowl, otoro nigiri with caviar, wagyu nigiri with foie gras, salmon nigiri, hotate nigiri, and torotaku BABY SARDINE CHIPS: it was okay.. nothing special UNI TRUFFLE EGG BOWL: the uni was rich and sweet and was luxuriously paired with the truffle oil and egg.. while delicious, it was very pricey for the portion OTORO NIGIRI WITH CAVIAR: melt in your mouth deliciousness as I had hoped :) A5 WAGYU NIGIRI W/ FOIE GRAS: this is the dish I was most excited about, yet unfortunately, it was one of the most disappointing dishes of the night :( as soon as I bit into it, I was expecting a tender, fatty bite. Instead, I was left trying to chew it as it was chewy and not reminiscent of A5 wagyu at all. I was definitely sad I spent the money for this as I regretted it SALMON NIGIRI: this is always a must when we get sushi.. again, I expected the salmon to be buttery. Instead, both my husband and I were chewing it and it was sinew-y and stringy- we were shocked that such a high end sushi restaurant would provide this type of quality of salmon HOTATE NIGIRI: this was also unfortunately a let down. I love raw hotate and the sweet flavor that you experience when eating it. However, it came out seared and with way too much yuzu Kosho on it. Nowhere on the menu did it say it was served seared with yuzu kosho TOROTAKU: one of my fave safe dishes, and this was one of my favorites of the night In addition to the above, we also ordered aburi otoro which was fatty and delicious, and uni nigiri (the uni they served was delicious! Creamy, fresh, and delicious). I also got a natto/yamaimo dish with nori which was okay. We were disappointed in the quality of the sushi so we decided to just call it a night and get dessert: APPLE BRULEE: this was nothing more than a basic creme brulee with a couple pieces of what tasted like canned apple on top. The service here was friendly, and the restaurant was comfortable yet intimate. However, the price unfortunately did not match the quality of what was given. The quality at katsumidori sushi was actually better than here :( Another thing we noticed was I had a lei on for my birthday and not one person asked if we were celebrating an occasion or said happy birthday - minor, but worth noting if you are celebrating an occasion read more
2 months ago
09/08/25 Yes, this has become our go to Izakaya... not just for the sushi but everything! We were fortunate to sit at the sushi bar Last night we took a couple of special friends and really enjoyed everything. We tried several new things and they did not disappoint! I didn't take a lot of photos because we had guests but let me tell you it was awesome! The deep fried baby sardines (tatami Iwaishi) is so good, light crispy and a great way to start. The blue fin Kama was awesome! Huge and cocooned to perfection, tasty and so moist...so much meat! Braised soft taco was delicious, so tender in the slightly sweet soy sauce. Each nigiri is carefully prepared an so delicious with each grain of rice so perfect. Now we'll just have to get back there again. 08/23/25 We enjoyed Izakaya Uosan So much that we returned last night. Got a 6:30 reservation. Lots of parking on the street This time we had omakase along with the wagyu tataki, oysters vinegrette and ayu. Great service, nice fresh sashimi and yummy tea. I love the authenticity of the restaurant and the people are so welcoming. The 6:30 reservation was perfect. Nice and quiet...make your reservations now that the summer crowds have died down. let the photos speak for themselves. read more
5 months ago
Halfway between an izakaya and a sushi bar, Uosan is all about well-executed dishes that straddle the traditional and the modern. We sat at the sushi bar, where the friendly chef recommended a delicious variety of sushi and cooked dishes. It was one of the few places where I can say everything was good, but some of the unexpected hits included: - Tamago: the bellwether of any good sushi restaurant, the tamago was well-seasoned and fluffy - Uni butter rice, where a creamy fresh egg, uni, and butter turned a Japanese traditional TKG into a decadent, risotto-like combo - Simmered foie gras and daikon: a lighter take on a decadent ingredient that's the perfect finisher to a tasty meal read more
Finally got to try Izakaya Uosan and the wait was worth it! A couple of the dishes (the Beef tongue and the Baby Sardine Chips) we ordered twice! Every dish we tried was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. * The karaage (fried chicken) was perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy inside - with just the right amount of seasoning. * The Uni chawanmushi was packed with Uni, silky, rich, and melts-in-your-mouth. * The hamachi sashimi was incredibly fresh and buttery. * The corn tempura was surprisingly addictive - sweet, tender kernels with a light crunch. * We also enjoyed a variety of unique small plates like the Daikon salad, natto/okra/yamaimo. The restaurant is cozy, but includes a sushi bar. It has a real izakaya vibe, and service was excellent! It felt like being in Tokyo for the night! Definitely a spot I'd recommend for anyone craving authentic Japanese izakaya dishes with top-notch quality! read more
7 months ago
1 year ago
The food here is seriously the best. The service is great The chefs and waiters have great smiles and the fact that they speak Japanese is wonderful! The atmosphere of the restaurant is also very Japanese, very relaxing. When it comes to izakaya, it's Uo-san. read more
We came here for Valentine's dinner and now this is one of my new fave spots!! The menu has so many items I haven't seen anywhere else on Oahu & it's the perfect place for uni-lovers. We had uni amaebi, uni chawanmushi, uni truffle butter egg yolk rice UGH SO GOOD. We got a bunch of nigiri that we chose including kani miso, otoro foie gras, & this kinki fish my dad always raves about from when he lived in Japan. I've never found it in Hawaii before. Baby sardine chips were so good; I definitely recommend it as an appetizer along with the fried cartilage. Also our server was super friendly and gave us lots of helpful recs when we were ordering! The place is on the smaller side, and I definitely recommend making a reservation ahead of time because we saw a lot of walk-ins get turned away but not sure if that's just cuz it was extra busy for valentines day. I can't wait to go back and try more things!! read more
I LOVED Izakaya Uosan. Also! For the price you pay for a regular sushi omakase experience this is the cheapest one I have seen so far, and yet they do not skimp on the quality of their best selections for the omakase (chef's choice). The omakase wasn't too many sushi dishes so we were able to try the other popular sushi nigiri as well. A5 Miyazaki Wagyu w/ Foie Gras was excellent, and was what I expected after trying wagyu in slider form at a different restaurant. It was very tender and melded with the flavor of the foie gras perfectly. The other most popular dish was the uni truffle butter w/ TKG Egg. Oh my God. I thought I was in heaven. I think when I go back I want to eat two bowls of this... The uni was perfectly ratio'd with the savory taste of the TKG Egg (high quality Japanese egg). I had fun mixing it with half of the sauce that they provide upon their instruction. Overall, an extremely amazing experience. I will be back. I even saw people dining alone at the sushi bar. Deadass that is gonna be me. I am tryna live like that fr. Parking is available in the lot in the back. You need to scan or text a number to make sure you are in the system. Once you check out of Uosan they will put a code in to your parking thing and you get 2 hours free validated parking. read more
6 months ago
Izakaya Uosan is as good as it gets when it comes to a high end sushi spot. This place made my whole Hawaii trip. Staff is super friendly and very helpful when it comes to recommendations. Get the Omakase. These people know what they're doing. Fish is flown in from Japan every day and it shows. Honorable mention to the Oyster Shooters that deserve their own restaurant. Insane combo of ingredients with an out of this world result. Can't recommend it enough! read more
2 years ago
Excellent sushi at Uosan! You know it's good, because even on a Monday, this place was packed! We made a reservation for 5pm and enjoyed a seat at the bar. My mom chose to do omakase style, while I ordered specific items off the menu. They don't have a set menu omakase. They just bring out items til you say stop. I enjoyed starting with the daikon salad, which was very refreshing. The hamachi Kama was juicy and paired well with the creamy crab croquette. All the sushi was very fresh! I actually really loved the uni chawanmushi. We finished with the apple brûlée! Service here is excellent. They are very friendly and make great, fresh sushi! They do cover the cost of parking in the lot as well. read more
We ordered an 18 course omakase and everything was chefs kiss! We sat at the counter and the chef/owner was so communicative, he asked us what we wanted , what type of fish was our favorite etc. The service was fantastic and everything was so fresh. The Santa Barbara uni was incredibly sweet and the truffle butter uni rice was the highlight of our night! read more
Located on Kapiolani near Ala Moana, this place is a heaven for people who love quality sushi, sashimi, wagyu and more. Service is always great with staff being very accommodating and giving suggestions on what to order. The Wagyu sushi is amazing, uni rice is a must for those who love uni, the oysters were fresh and delectable and we also had the sushi combo (no pics of that one) which is omakase. Finished our meal with their apple brûlée and green tea ice cream. I've been here many times and looking forward to many more. read more
Hands down my favorite sushi spot!! Whenever my best friend is in town, we always make a reservation here. The quality is insane and the service is always immaculate. Expect to spend a pretty penny but it's sooooo worth it. The A5 with foie gras and Uni Truffle Butter Egg Yolk Rice are must try's. There's ample parking in the building's garage with a new digital parking validation system that's very easy to use. read more
Uosan is my favorite place to come for sushi. The ambiance, service, and the fish is of exceptional good quality. They can get busy so I recommend making reservations ahead of time and sitting at the sushi counter. If you feel like exploring off the menu, ask the chef for recommendations. read more
2 years ago
First of all, I want to say that the service at this restaurant is very good, and the chefs behind the sushi bar are also very friendly. The ambiance is cozy despite the limited space. However, this meal was definitely the least cost-effective one during our trip to Hawaii. Many people recommend their truffle uni rice, but as someone who frequently enjoys similar dishes in Los Angeles and Japan, I can only say it was mediocre. The chawanmushi, with just one piece of uni, costs around $20. The sushi was decent, but the prices were on the high side. A single sazae (turban shell) costs nearly $60, even though this ingredient is not considered expensive in Japan. The beef tongue was also underwhelming--thin, not tender, and far from impressive even with the addition of onions. It pales in comparison to the thick-cut beef tongue you'd find at some izakayas. In the end, the two of us spent $300 (including tips). In Los Angeles, $300 could get you a very satisfying omakase meal with higher-quality ingredients. And in Japan, there's no question--you could eat almost anything for this price. So, my heartfelt suggestion: If you're someone who doesn't regularly eat Japanese food, has a generous budget, and wants to try something different, this place might be worth considering. But if you're already very familiar with Japanese cuisine, you'd be better off spending your money elsewhere--even in a place like Hawaii where great food can be harder to find. read more
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Three words: uni truffle butter - yes, get this! It's a bowl of rice with egg yolk, uni and truffle butter - you mix it all up with a dash of shoyu and there you have it, heaven in a bowl. I really enjoyed everything we ate at Izakaya Uosan. All of the fish was really fresh. I liked that all of the nigiri we ordered came "dressed" so it had the exact amount of flavor/shoyu that was necessary. It seems like it's really hard to get a reservation here so call ahead. There is street parking right in front of the restaurant or garage parking in the back. Can't wait to go back! read more
This was the first time trying Uosan. My wife and son met the owner and staff on the golf course. They gave such a great impression of positive energy and awesome personality that we had to stop by and try it out. When we arrived Wayne provided great service throughout his service and was knowledgeable of the menu he were able to try all of the following Seafood salad, Natto sushi, Sashimi sampler (chef choice), Foiegras/ braised daikon, Uni truffle butter egg yolk rice, Grilled unagi, yuzu sorbet, and Asahi We really enjoyed ourselves. The food and atmosphere was amazing. . Thanks to the owner and his fabulous staff who made my B-day even more enjoyable We will definitely be back again read more
My uncle has been like my parent when my mom was busy. I was the test child before they had their own... So when it's time for serious boyfriend meet the parents situation.. Welp they are meeting him first so he can judge. Also cause my mom doesn't take news very well and is very old school... uncle usually backs me up. I have to fill him in before I get in trouble or any disapprove. LOL! Anyway my aunty and I agreed on this place. I haven't been here. We had reservation on Monday night and they were busy! When we left the place had a long wait. That uni truffle butter rice was a must have!!!! It was Hokkaido uni and it was so creamy! The sashimi was fresh. Small amount of rice. All the other fish was good. Oyster was juicy and plump. The creamy crab croquette was too cheesy not so great. They serve alcohol but you can bring your own for corkage fee of $30 and only one bottle allowed per table. If they have the item you brought you can't open it and have to purchase from them. My aunty had sake from Japan but it was on their menu so we had to order from them. It felt hot to me maybe cause of the alcohol, I was sweating. How embarrassing. It has a very chill atmosphere. read more
3 years ago
This is a lovely izakaya restaurant quite a bit away from the touristy area. A few locals recommended this place and I got the seal of approval from a Japanese dive team as well, so I had no doubt the food was going to be great. I especially enjoyed the grilled eel, foie gras, natto/yam/okra mix, and the uni truffle rice. The uni truffle rice was the most memorable for me, but I did wish they used a different kind of uni. I don't think it was Hokkaido uni that I received, and it was much smaller than local ones - this might have been a seasonal issue since I've seen different kinds used in other Yelper's reviews. Making a reservation was kind of difficult as you have to call them at Hawaii time, so if you're traveling here make sure you do so at least one week before arrival. They are also closed on Wednesdays. Having an online system would make this so much easier. read more
Tucked away in a discreet store front right across the Moana Pacific buildings. As you walk in you are greeted right away. Sat at the sushi bar and ordered my fav nigiris for the bite and added tapas of smelt, uni bowl, natto bowls and a sunset roll! Wow, food was delish, ingredients fresh and ingredients were well proportioned and taste were balanced. Will be back soon! read more
1 year ago
Long story short. After our second visit, we became acquainted with the owner, Nobu. I enjoyed his nigiris so much that we literally tried to book a spot before we head back home to California. Luckily, they have an open spot! For our third visit, we did something that we've never done before. We let the head chef, Nobu, be the decider for our orders. He served us about - 16 (2pcs) nigiris - 1 roll - 8 hot dishes Before heading in the third time, I read some reviews on Yelp. After doing so, we were prepared to pay like $500 and over. When the bill came, I was very surprised. It was affordable for its quality. Everyone was very kind and sweet. Even the 'Caucasian' guy that everyone on Yelp who deemed him as aggressive didn't seem to be the case for us. He seems to be their accountant guy. Mahalo Nobu and Wing~ read more
2 years ago
Izakaya uosan is my favorite Izakaya on island. I appreciate the stellar service, calm environment, and delicious food. Some of my favorites include the Uni Truffle Butter Rice, Stingray, Wagyu nigiri with foie gras, and Natto bowl with okra, yamaimo, etc. I'm never let down by the quality I receive at Uosan. Thank you to Daniel and Wing for always giving my friends and I the best experience. read more
We came here for their signature dish - uni truffle rice. It was rich, creamy, and flavorful. We also ordered their sashimi platter, deep-fried octopus, toro sushi roll, uni & oyster shooters, and fried chicken. Overall, the food was good, but the prices were a bit high. read more
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1221 Kapiolani Blvd
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Honolulu, HI 96814
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How's the parking situation, full validation?
yes as long as you can finish your dining experience in 90 mins or 120 mins I believe. Parking validation in the parking structure closeby
Only omakase or we can order separately?
You may order the omakase or order ala carte, up to you. Your whole party don't have to do omakase if some of the people decide to go with the omakase option. It can be mix and match. They are flexible and will work with you if you need to follow…
Do they allow kids?
Izakaya Uosan is kids friendly. For consideration of the restaurant and other patrons sitting at the sushi counter, I think sit in the dining room at tables rather than at the sushi counter unless the kids are also eating the sushi and sashimi.
Is there any reason it's not open tonight 6/10? We came to eat at 7:30 and the place is closed.
They were closed for a while but they're open now for indoor dining. I was there last week (7/16). A reservation is a must.
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