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    Kanoya Sushi Grill and Bar

    4.0 (272 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:30 pm

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    Assorted Tempura
    Laurissa A.

    Menu has great selection! Hamachi, tempura, specialty sushi rolls, raw oysters, and more! Service is awesome, they accommodate walk-ins! Reservations recommended, I'd request for a booth for a nice intimate vibe. Closest Parking is pretty stiff with a few tight stalls in the front of restaurant (free). Opt for the street parking (time restricted) or the parking garage (paid) used for Hawaiian Brian's and 24hour Fitness.

    Dark Dragon Roll
    Lauree T.

    Kanoya has great rolls, I love the combinations they have. I ordered the dark dragon roll with seared salmon on top, avocado, crab imitation meat, and fried tempura flakes. I could eat this for days and days, it's flavorful but also balanced at the same time. They even gave us a private room because of our large party and they had karaoke too!

    Fiery Yellowtail
    Carol W.

    Been wanting to try Kanoya for a while and lucky we finally did! Sushi and service did not disappoint! We tried various nigiri sushi and 1 roll as we didn't want to get full too fast as rolls have more rice. The sushi rice was good and not much on the nigiri sushi. The fish was fresh and liked that they cut out the red blood portion on the hamachi pieces! The only negative was parking. You have to park upstairs where Hawaiian Brian's and 24 Hour Fitness patrons park too and the stalls are narrow. There's stairs that you need to use to get to Kanoya and they do validate your parking. Might be difficult for elderly and handicap patrons. I believe there's 3-4 stalls in front of Kanoya's front entrance but lucky if you can get one. We would return if lucky to get parking in front.

    Furikake Chicken, teriyaki salmon, tonkatsu, fried rice, and two sushi platters
    Kyle S.

    We recently ordered catering from Kanoya for a gathering, and everything was outstanding. The two sushi platters were a huge hit--beautifully prepared with fresh, delicious fish. We also ordered the furikake chicken, tonkatsu, salmon, and fried rice, and every single dish was flavorful and delicious. It's not often that every item in a large catering order is a winner, but Kanoya absolutely delivered. The food was fresh, high quality, and everyone kept going back for seconds and asking where we got the food. Highly recommend Kanoya for both catering and great Japanese food in general. We'll definitely be ordering from them again!

    Sushi Boat
    Joe W.

    If you're looking for a place in town that combines solid sushi, good vibes, and unbeatable happy hour deals, Kanoya Sushi Grill & Bar on Kapiolani is it. Atmosphere: The space feels like a modern izakaya -- cozy booths, a sleek sushi bar, and ambient lighting that makes it perfect for date night or pau hana. It's casual enough for after-work drinks but polished enough for a dinner out. Service: Staff were attentive without hovering. Our server made great recommendations and kept our drinks full the entire time. The food came out fast and fresh, even during happy hour. Food & Drinks: Kanoya's sushi menu is solid across the board -- fresh cuts of fish, creative rolls, and that sushi boat that steals the show every time. The standout for me is their Happy Hour (4:30-6 PM): * 3 beers for $9.99 -- an incredible value. * Any sushi roll with a beer for $15.99 -- perfect combo if you just want to unwind with something light. Overall: Kanoya strikes a great balance between quality and price. Whether you're stopping in for a quick happy hour or sitting down for dinner with friends, you'll leave full and happy. It's one of those spots that feels like a hidden gem even though it's right in the middle of town. Kanoya Sushi Grill & Bar 1680 Kapiolani Blvd, Honolulu, HI Happy Hour: 4:30 - 6 PM

    Adashei Agedashi Tofu
    Atiyyah S.

    Went there for lunch recently and it was really dead... but I still like the atmosphere. I do like the food here it's fresh and really tasty. Their lunch specials are legit and give plenty. Now as for order off that menu it starts to get a little pricey. So I'd advise this place for dates or special lunches. I'll still be back ~

    Dragon Roll
    Morgan P.

    This is by far my FAVORITE sushi restaurant on the island! Great service, amazing menu choices, delicious cocktails, fantastic deals on DoorDash, and a very aesthetically pleasing restaurant style. I like that it's located near Ala Moana and the Blaisdell Center, so it's easy to get to on foot when I have a mall day or check out local vendor events. I found them when I first moved here and have tried many other spots on the island but this has always remained my favorite. I couldn't recommend it enough! Tonight we doordashed a few rolls to enjoy it one more time before we move off island. I will miss it greatly. Thank you!

    JoAnne V.

    No wait! Service friendly and attentive. Feeling that Asian interior with the decor. Food good! Tempura crispy and light, Udon, flavorful and sushi fresh! They have lunch specials that are reasonably priced. If in town go check them out! Lots of free parking.

    Michelle D.

    Some friends and I decided to come here after a long day at work. We arrived around 8:45 PM, and it wasn't too busy, which made the vibe really chill and enjoyable. The hostess, who also doubled as our server, was super helpful and gave some solid food recommendations. I've been here before with other friends, and the food reminds me a lot of Sakura Sushi--good prices and good quality. What more can you ask for? We weren't in the mood for a full sashimi spread, so we stuck with some small pupus. My favorite dish was definitely the beef tataki--it had great flavor and a nice kick of spice. The uni teaser was just that--a tease. It's not top-tier uni, but for the price, it's decent. My friend loved the takoyaki the most--it had the perfect crisp and was packed with flavor. The dark dragon roll was also a solid choice. The only miss for me was the okra; it came out a bit soggy and didn't quite hit the mark. Overall, this is a great late-night spot if you're looking for a laid-back atmosphere and still want something tasty.

    Ruthie R.

    Went in on a Friday and it was busy, so if you go on the weekends they do take reservations. If not, you can sit at the bar. The lighting is cool, very trendy looking inside. I did like that they served run of the mill type sushi, the Philly rolls, spicy tuna, but also had specialty rolls. Also best price for restaurant sushi you can find. It was very affordable. The wait was a bit long, but the place was full so it was expected. We got Philly roll, spicy tuna and some sashimi that was local. And the presentation was cool looking. Overall I really liked the place. The hostess was nice as were the servers and bartender. The drinks, were quite pricey if you got their specialty drinks, but that's Hawaii in general. I'd come back.

    Shani S.

    A hidden gem on Kapiolani!!! Finally tried this Japanese restaurant I always pass by after 24 Hour Fitness on Kapiolani -- and wow, what a gem of Honolulu! I can't believe I waited this long. After just one visit, I'm already planning to come back weekly. The food is incredibly fresh -- you can taste the quality in every bite. The presentation? Stunning. Every dish looked like a work of art, but nothing felt too fussy or overdone. It's clear they care about both flavor and aesthetics. Huge bonus: they serve prosecco! That little sparkle just elevated the whole meal. What I loved most is how versatile the vibe is -- it's casual and comfortable enough for a big group or even families with kids, but also cozy enough to be a solid first date spot. We ended our meal with their take on fried ice cream -- think mochi-like texture surrounding ice cream and then fried to golden perfection. Pretty unique and super tasty! It's definitely earned a place on my go-to list!

    Pacific Surf for 4 (Boat)
    Elizabeth K.

    Great place to get together with friends. Their sushi boats are so fun! We ordered the Pacific Surf Boat for 4. Just the right amount of meat, sushi, and sashimi. It was more than enough food for us 4. The Firecracker roll it came with was my favorite. The cream cheese went so well with the spicy ahi and jalapeño. Service was good. Noise level was low. It was actually pretty dead for a Sunday night. The only thing I was disappointed in was the parking. We parked in the 24hr Fitness lot. Kanoya validated our parking ticket with a red stamp. We still ended up paying $10 for parking, we were only there a couple hours max. I think they were supposed to give us a parking sticker. There was no attendant at the toll booth to help us.

    Tuna Fiesta
    Latrisha N.

    My family and I are LOVE sushi and sashimi, and this place never disappoints--it always hits the spot for us. The food presentation is BEAUTIFUL as well.

    Rainbow Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll with Crunch Dragon Roll and Shrimp Tempura Roll

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    Kaiten Sushi Ginza Onodera Hawaii

    Kaiten Sushi Ginza Onodera Hawaii

    4.1(238 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    Free parking
    Wheelchair accessible

    We came here for a late lunch and after eyeing the spot for a very long time, it did not…read moredisappoint! This is not like any other kaiten sushi place, so don't expect it to be. You will order everything off of a tablet at your table. They have many options including classic delicious Japanese plates like karaage, firefly squid, and other "otsumami" type items. The lunch specials are a good way to get nigiri at a reasonable price. We got the tuna special and the premium plate. It comes with miso soup and chawanmushi which were both delicious. The fish on each nigiri were super fresh and cut very thick. The sake selection was also very nice and we were able to enjoy a couple bottles :). You will spend money here, but it's 100% worth it. The service was very attentive and friendly as well.

    We came here for our first night dinner in Honolulu. We made prior reservations, although it is…read moreprobably not needed, considering we arrived at 8pm. Their ordering system is through tablets in front of the seats, which is just like the places in Japan. The staff were all Japanese and most likely, the sushi chefs were also Japanese. They had many different selections of sushi, as well as some hot dishes. The fish were extremely flavorful. Upon the order being placed, the food arrives within 5- 8 minutes. Prices are acceptable, in the Honolulu area. Overall, we had a very good and enjoyable dinner. What a good way to start our Hawaii vacation. !!!

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    Nami Kaze - Dining area

    Nami Kaze

    4.5(801 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$

    It was so sad this business is closing down by Oct 31st. With rising food costs, inflation and…read morestaffing, it's understandable but I wish best endeavors for Chef Jason Peel and his staff. My fiance won a gift card actually 2 of them (from his coworker whom could not get a reservation secured), we knew we had to make the trip over before they officially close. We had multiple dishes, but staff made Kauai prawns and tomato miso black cod dishes on the house since they ran out the Hokkaido scallops. We ordered the short ribs, lobster appetizer, hamachi crudo and lastly sashimi moriawase to finish food palate. Lukki lemon dessert was great way to end to night. Ordered the Milk tea bouquet cocktail while my better half had water ( either way the food coma knock him out cold the rest of the night lol). To be honest, it was difficult to determine which dish was the best because the staff kept quality there despite it being busy every night since they announce the closure. Sashimi moriawase, fish was so fresh, reminded me of my time spent in Hokkaido and Sapporo. Short ribs was soft and rich in flavor. Both me and my fiance liked the lukki lemon dessert, like lemon meringue pie but broken down version. If you have a chance to dine here before closing and got a reservation, definitely will have a lovely dining experience and your stomach will be full by end of the night.

    Husband and I tried Nami Kaze in our recent trip to Hawaii. This place is huge! I was so glad to be…read moreseated in the side room because I found it to be a lot calmer, less people and no TV. The staff were friendly and very helpful with giving us recommendations. We ordered 3 appetizers and 2 entrees, and honestly it was too much food for us. We had leftovers for breakfast the next day! - For appetizers we got: Ulu Tots, Japanese Eggplant, and Corn Beignets. The Corn Beignets was the best. - For entree we got: Tomato Miso Black Cod and the Short Rib. Both were delicious and worth a try. Sad to see that this restaurant appears to be closing.

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    Sushi Izakaya Gaku

    Sushi Izakaya Gaku

    4.5(1.1k reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$$$

    OH MY GOOSHHHH! This place has got to be the most underrated place on this island. Like why aren't…read moremore people talking about this hidden gem??? I know you guys drive by it and see it but have you dined in? If not, this is your sign. My friends and I walked in around 8pm and got seated right away. The place was packed (as it should be) but we were so lucky. The waiter took us to the back room where we sat on those "floor" tables... it was awesome! I felt like I was in Japan. Service was 10/10. Waiter gave us GREAT recommendations as it was our first time. Let's talk about the food. My top 3 dishes of the night -- 1) Uni charwanmushi - to DIE for. So much flavor, so much protein. 2) the beef skewers - incredibly tender. We ended up ordering another order bc it was so good. 3) sushi- Negitoro, torotaku, spider roll and spicy tuna... the rice and fish texture was just so perfect. The fish tasted fresh and the rice to fish ratio was a 10/10. Ambiance: chill, friendly, not too loud and everyone was so respectful. I'm craving it as I type this. So yeah, check it out. You won't regret it.

    Haven't been here in years! Mom and dad celebrated their 67th anniversary so we decided to go and…read moreCELEBRATE! It was 4 of us and I made reservations at the beginning of the week. We go the first seating (5 pm) since we need extra space and time to get around. We had a nice spacious table seating. I can only suggest maybe cushions for the chairs for they're hard wooden seats for elderly especially. Our server was friendly and explained a few items. We ordered the top sushi platter but unfortunately she didn't understand and made the mistake of bringing us a different one. It was fine for I ordered a bunch of side dishes. My parents and friend enjoyed almost everything. I think the three items I enjoyed the most were the yuzu pickled vegetables, the yuzu sorbet and the chicken karaage. Those stood out the most for me. For the whole experience it was rather enjoyable still how I remembered it used to be. There is ample parking in the back if you come early or street parking. It was a little difficult with someone with a walker but slowly we moved in and out so just need patience. Pricing was what I was are used to going out to eat sushi nowadays. I think they were supposed to give us a special dessert for I asked ahead of time and it wasn't brought. I didn't want to bother asking but this was a special day for them which I thought should possibly not be overlooked when people make reservations. Luckily I made a cake which they enjoyed at home. However the place is cozy, the food is fresh and the service is good.

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    Doraku Sushi Waikiki - Royal Hawaiian Center - Sashimi 8

    Doraku Sushi Waikiki - Royal Hawaiian Center

    3.8(3.6k reviews)
    1.1 miWaikiki
    $$$

    Doraku has one of my favorite happy hours from 4-6pm everyday. I recently came by with some friends…read moreto catch up and talk story, and Doraku is the perfect spot for that. I love their small shared plates (especially during happy hour)! Craft cocktails are $4 off and my favorite is their lychee martini or the smoky negroni. On the happy hour for food, my favorites are the salmon carpaccio, spicy salmon handroll, agedashi tofu, shishito peppers, and the chicken karaage. Other must-haves are the hamachi garlic roll and misoyaki butterfish. I love the ambiance here and the service is always great too.

    Oh man... I'm sorry to say I was not impressed. While we were seated right away service was slow…read moreand though the food was beautiful and fresh it wasn't delicious (we would have rather had delicious sushi at a $ or $$ place instead of mediocre fancy looking sushi at this $$$ place). I also don't understand how Yelp lists this place as a "good for kids". It's not. There wasn't a kids' menu and the dishes were not kid-palate friendly (other than maybe the basic California style hand roll). For example, the fried tofu had shredded ginger on top that permeated the dish and the karaage had a very mild (but present!) note of spice that reminded me a bit of buffalo sauce. Our waiter didn't even give us a heads up or point us in the direction of any dishes to consider for the kids (surely we must not be the only family who has brought kids to this restaurant). Lastly, I understand that the tempura brownie is popular but after tasting the "tempura" on the tofu I'm sure the brownie is just the star that shines through. The "tempura" on the tofu was gummy and not the authentic Japanese tempura we are used to (my husband, who is part Japanese, said to me "What is this?! Cornstarch?"). This is probably a great restaurant for drinks and hanging out with some adult friends but the rolls and appetizers were just not to our tastes. We were also sat outside when the restaurant was near empty inside and out (we went around 4PM) and it was a hot day (though the AC wasn't particularly cool enough for my preference inside either).

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    Sushi Ginza Onodera

    Sushi Ginza Onodera

    4.6(279 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$$$
    Luxury
    Free parking

    Did the lunch omakase with a friend. The service was very nice, very quiet space with subdued…read moreambiance. It was challenging to get through all of the courses, but I succeeded. There were standouts and overall we loved the meal. A local id gets the 10% service fee removed which was nice. I would recommend the $150 lunch omakase - I don't think the $50 abalone dish was worth the upgrade.

    Had an amazing omakase experience at Sushi Ginza Onodera. The staff were incredibly friendly and…read moreattentive, which made the whole experience feel welcoming rather than overly formal. Every piece of sushi was beautifully presented not overwhelming. You can really tell the chefs put a lot of thought into the balance of flavors and textures. One of my favorite bites was a sashimi piece topped with something that looked like finely grated cheese (not sure what it actually was), but it melted perfectly with the fish and added a really unique savory flavor. The chefs and staff also had a good sense of humor. At one point they served kinki fish and jokingly explained that the English translation sometimes gets called "idiot fish," which got everyone laughing at the counter. The omakase is definitely on the pricier side, but the quality, presentation, and overall experience made it very satisfying. If you're looking for a refined sushi experience with great service and beautifully crafted bites, this place is worth the splurge.

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