This specific locations spicy ahi bowl is probably my favorite on the island. I love how they make their poke tartare style instead of cubed. So easy to eat and so delicious! read more

Fast & easy sushi! Monday - Friday buy 3 hand rolls get one free during their happy hour 2PM-5PM. read more

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I've read the other reviews and I am a very frequent regular at this Kozo Sushi location where they even have my name and number saved in their system! I think you have to remind yourself that you get what you pay for! However, I believe that this Kozo is just amazing. Our regular order consists of Spicy ahi bowl, spicy ahi hand roll, shrimp tempura hand roll, takoyaki, and gyoza. All of these are priced very affordable and tastes pretty good for me. The customer service is the best as well, they are always very kind and friendly through the phone and in person. The service is very quick as we wait no more than ten minutes after ordering our food. I have been trying new things from this location and each time they never fail to satisfy me. This place is such a great place to grab a quick lunch or dinner if you have a craving for sushi or Japanese food. They have such a great selection to choose from and all are amazing. They even have rewards program and allows you to get free dishes such as the miso soup, hand rolls, and others once you start purchasing regularly. In addition, they handle covid pretty well, having a limiting of capacity with customers in the ordering area, and a good system of how food is handled there. I definitely recommend ordering online or through the phone just for even faster service. The parking is fairly packed sometimes and empty at others, I think it just depends on the time of the day and the rush of lunch. However, other than that this place is amazing and I will continue to be a frequent customer! read more

Kozo Sushi - Takoyaki & Gyoza - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My classmates and I stopped by this area after class to get coffee. While walking to sit at the tables outside, I noticed this sushi place. The air right outside the shop was aromatic. It smelled like delicious sushi rice. Not having had breakfast, I decided to go creeper stare at the menu pictures on the windows outside. As I looked at these pictures, my classmate walked over to look as well. We discussed how everything looked absolutely delicious, haha. Then we both walked in to order food. There were more menu options inside the shop. I really liked how the menus have pictures of the items, so you can actually see exactly what you're ordering instead of guessing from a written despcription. The food also looks exactly like the picture, it's not distorted in size or shape. The pricing on items is also reasonable considering it's seafood which is usually pricier. Some places will easily charge $10+ for tiny excuses for poke bowls. Right when we entered the shop, my classmate and I were greeted by our cashier, Christy (hope I spelled your name correctly). She was very friendly and had very good customer service! On the register I saw a sticker about a stamp card program they had, so I asked Christy about it and she gladly explained the program to me. For every purchase of $5 or more (excluding gift cards) you get a stamp. After 20 purchases, you can use the card as a $5 coupon. My classmate and I waited outside of the shop for the orders. When our orders were ready, Christy brought the orders to us. I thought that was very nice of her. I'm very glad I decided to order sushi at this place. I didn't expect the food to look like the picture! Everything was very fresh. It also tasted very good. The amount of shoyu and wasabi given to go along with my meal was perfect. Another classmate of ours saw the food we ordered and decided to order something as well. They're located right across the street from Jack in the Box. Their hours on the stamp card is listed as 10am - 9pm. It also says you can order online through kozokapahulu (dot) com. They're also on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. read more

Kozo Sushi - S-Nigiri Set. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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We have been going to this Kozo ever since. We used to frequent the Kahala location but that has since closed down. What's really good about the Kapahulu location is that the fish is quite fresh. We always get the crunchy spicy ahi don. It's sushi rice, topped with minced fresh ahi, then on top of that crunchy veggie tempura. Then it's seasoned with a spicy sauce as well as an unagi sauce. We usually ask for a side sweet chili sauce to drip all over. The rice is cooked to perfection. The fish tastes so good and not fishy at all, that's when you know it's fresh. What's also amazing about this location is the punctuality. You make an order and they just whip it up. This place is always busy and you can tell why because of the quality. If you want quality sushi for an affordable price this location is the place to be! read more

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Dragon maki is my go to fast food sushi at Kozo. One might think I'm crazy but the best dragon maki is at the Kapahulu Kozo. I tried other ones and they just don't match. I also had the tuna roll but I found it a bit dry. It used to taste different so I think I'll just stick to the dragon maki from now on. What I wish they had was some side chicken to go with the rice!! However staff told me it only comes in the bento and because it's cooked in an air fryer they don't have it as a side order. Too bad. Staff was super fast because they were quite busy. I was happy to see locals as well as tourists enjoying the sushi!! Full belly = happy me read more

This has got to be my favorite Kozo! It's nestled right in between the Jamba Juice and Starbucks on Kapahulu. I can get my sushi fix and grab a coffee all in one short trip. It's location is super convenient for me and although the parking stalls are kinda small, I can always find parking. The cashiers here are also very nice. They have certain specials, too, that are posted on the walls and windows. Like a reduced price spicy ahi don! Woo!! Best part: they have a stamp card!! I'm a sucker for stamp cards. But since kozo sushi stores are franchises, they are not created equal and I've never heard infant other store doing the whole stamp card thing. There's no where really to sit inside, but there are a few tables outside. I usually take my food to go anyways.... Ok, I will admit that my favorite place for spicy ahi is right down the street, but kozo definitely offers a wider selection of sushi annnnd I can't forget the fact that it's next to a Starbucks and has a stamp card. read more

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Service: Quick, friendly and fast! Price: Very reasonable (no more than $10 or so for any menu item) Food: Ok :/...The presentation was very nice. But the cream cheese in my Philly maki roll (photo #19) was melting (looked more like mayonnaise), lots of rice and little salmon, and the nori (seaweed wrap) on the inside of the roll was tough and not crisp (like the nori was left out or old). Kind of feel like the nori was pre-made, left on the side for a bit, and when I put in my order they quickly cut it and served it to me. It was by no means rancid or inedible...just kind of stale. read more

Kozo Sushi - Philly maki roll ($5.50 with tax): Salmon, cream cheese and cucumber. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Cute spot, clean, and a quick wait time. You can easily order online and grab food if you're really in a rush. Free parking (awesome)

The platter is garbage. I won't even call the "special rolls" sushi. Who the heck puts tomato, lettuce and bacon in sushi. The avocado in the California roll weren't ripe either. Nothing on this platter feels like it should be worth 50 bucks. Should have read the reviews before getting it. That was my bad On the bright side, the employee was super nice. Just wish the food tasted better. read more

I used to really love this Kozo location. Food was fresh. Hand rolls were my ultimate favorite. Today was a different story. Everything was meh. The hand rolls were extra small. The sushi rice taste was meh. And the service was meh. I even left a tip for a meh experience, got charged 32 cents for a bag after I gave a tip when I decided to get a bag. Much to my disappointment, got home to the meh sushi. Decided to waste my time and write a meh review. read more

The competition for fast, inexpensive sushi in Hawaii is overwhelming: Genki, Kozo, Aloha, Waipuna, and Ninja are all competing for your business. Each restaurant offers a unique dish or don buri along with their sushi rolls. This Kozo location serves fresh, Hawaiian ahi for their spicy ahi rolls and don buri! The fish is high quality and very fresh! This Kozo sushi is located in between the Starbucks and the Jamba juice on the corner of Kapahulu Avenue. The parking lot can get very busy in the early morning or around lunch time. I love to go here after work, around 5:30 pm. Since this location is between Waikiki and the University of Hawaii, there is a large amount of Japanese tourists and college students hanging out at the Starbucks or seated in the outside dining area in front of the Kozo Sushi restaurant. There is no seating area inside the restaurant. My favorite dish is the spicy ahi don buri, which is a small bowl of sushi rice, covered with a layer of their tasty raw tuna, mixed with fish eggs and their flavorful sauce. On a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being the hottest), I would rate their sauce at a 6. I don't like it really hot, so this is perfect for me :) 31 yelps review challenge #30/31 read more

If you have driven around Oahu, you might have seen one of these. They pop up quite frequently in shopping centers. Kozo is probably one the cheapest places you'll find for sushi. They have a wide selection of sushi, rolls, and bowls. Most items are under $10. You can get two things on the menu and it'll still be under $20. When it comes to price, it is hard to beat this place. I ordered the 15 piece sushi lunch box. It came with some nigiri, maki, and those tofu skin things. Everything in there tasted good, but the quality was not best. You can kind of expect that from the price. The ahi had a dull pink color, the salmon had no marbling, everything else was mostly rice. However, the rolls looked really good. Unfortunately, I did not order any to try. If you are looking for a quick bite to eat for a good price, this is the place for you. read more

Kozo Sushi - Lunch 15 piece - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Spicy Ahi Poke was Delicious, Great Price Value compared to many other establishments! Sorry, it was so delicious that I forgot to take a photo! read more

I'm definitely a huge fan of take out sushi and also a huge fan of KOZO. I've visited a lot locations in the past, but this one is by far the best. Today I ordered my usual spicy kakiage don. I've gotten this at the Kahala and Keeaumoku location and for some reason it just taste better at this location. It might be because it's drenched in yummy sauces or because it tastes really fresh. Either way I'm giving this place 5 stars. Also...service was amazing! The workers there are very personable and fast! Overall, great experience. read more

Kozo Sushi - Spicy kakiage don - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Went here for the first time on my lunch break and I was pretty disappointed. Not the best customer service and the portions are very small. I ordered two Cali hand rolls and there was barely any avocado and cucumber in the rolls! And there was a whole basket of avocados behind the counter. read more

Kozo Sushi - So little filling in the rolls! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Why do places pick the person who don't understand English or speak it to be their cashier and the person to answer their phone? I sat there for 20 minutes repeating myself to the girl who answered that I literally for fed up and went to Genki Sushi instead. I don't get it. Hire people who are work efficient. Or learn how to put the right people in the right stations. Smh. read more

So yummy and generously priced! Dragon roll, Philly roll, spicy crunchy roll, and dynamite roll. All tasted very fresh and the flavor combinations are delicious. read more

Kozo Sushi - Spicy Crunchy Maki Dynamite Maki Philly Maki Dragon Maki - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Kozo Sushi is honestly the best fast food sushi I've ever had. I swear, I remember when I first moved here to O'ahu and was introduced to this sushi spot for the first time. I was impressed and will always come back. Any of their Maki's they have are delicious. All their rice don's are scrumptious. And the selection for hand rolls are amazing. This time, I came in with a Yelpie of mine and ordered a quick snack. 5 handrolls, 3 chicken katsu rolls and 2 shrimp rolls. And check this out! They also serve it their food with the option of white or brown rice. We also ordered a udon middle with soup. Which was very very tasty. Came out to about $20+ dollars but it was well worth it. The service was alright, I feel that most of the time I'm not greeted and if I do ask questions, they're bothered. I know their are pictures to illustrate their menu, but I wanna know what I'm getting for what I'm paying for. Other than that, I will always make sure to come back and share with others the experience I get when I eat here!! TRUST, I will be back!!! read more

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Always go to Kozo for instant sushi fix. Very consistent, not the greatest, but good enough if you crave sushi now. I usually get the S-nigiri, one each of ahi, Salmon, Ikura, chopped ahi, egg, squid, masago. Easy ordering, wait a short while and find somewhere to eat. Place is always clean and good setup. You can also get individual nigiri, various rolled sushi which is also good with crisp nori packaging. read more

I worked at Kozo for 3 years! So I know all the good, the bad, and the ugly! From the ending half of high school to my first year in college I've worked at Kozo and wow...it was quite an experience. So the first thing you MUST keep in mind is that this is no sushi bar! It's like the sushi equivalent of a McDonalds. It's nothing fancy, its just sushi... fast-food style! I've recently gone back to Kozo to pay a visit and I was surprised of the change. Apparently the owners of Kozo changed and so did the menu. The new sushi is okay but nothing great. So as a former sushi maker, here are a few things that I would eat (back when I use to work): -Spicy ahi handrolls http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/ijBVrJZysRziBngZcRXpjQ?select=JfQytK9oWokKzI3wvxt7QQ -Spicy ahi donburi -Dragon maki http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/ijBVrJZysRziBngZcRXpjQ?select=u41tCBJMN3uOhIrUJMAoxA Handrolls are not made until ordered and is probably one of the most fresh things at Kozo. The spicy ahi don is pretty good but only if you get extra spicy sauce drizzled on the top. The dragon maki is good if you eat it once you get it. If you let it sit...it usually gets junk. Another thing is that since I no longer work... the sushi quality sucks. I use to be really generous (as you can tell from my pics from back in the day http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=VTWSWZlEX2tZu9Yv2xXD2w&select=JfQytK9oWokKzI3wvxt7QQ)...but nowadays there are no sushi makers left who give generous amounts like I use to. Things I won't ever eat: -Battera -Egg Maki -Philly Maki Trust me you don't want to eat those...and lets just leave it at that! Also parking in Kapahulu is terrible! Some days it's empty, other days it's busy. The parking lot fills up due to people going to Starbucks, Jamba Juice, or Tenkaippin. You just have to be lucky and hope there's parking. On a side note: Please be nice..or should I say understanding/tolerable to the workers. When I use to work at Kozo everyone was a high school student except for 2 full time ladies. So just keep in mind that you're being served by high school students. And as we all know high school students CAN be pretty rude... Oh and watch out for the older Chinese lady...she's so stingy on the fish! read more

Kozo Sushi - Dragon Maki - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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If you consider yourself a sushi snob, you probably wouldn't eat here by judging the "cover" of this place. I have to remind myself that I'm on an island when I eat here. The fast food-ish appearance of this place might leave you doubtful. I have always been blown away by how BOMB this place is. On the way to the beach, I pick up a spicy tuna hand roll or a specialty roll and when I take that first bite, I'm in heaven, no..paradise! If you're traveling on a budget and don't want to eat at touristy places on your entire trip, this place will deliver. Sushi is fresh and made to order! Flavor, quality and presentation! The hand rolls come in this neat wrapper that you allows you to roll the sushi yourself! I posted a neat picture of my specialty tuna roll with rice crispy garnishes! read more

Kozo Sushi - spicy tuna specialty roll and hand roll in neat wrapping. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Since spending too much time together can ruin the magic & my BFF (Gaku) is closed on Sunday, I decided to have a quickie @ Kozo. Of course they are in different leagues but Kozo scratched my itch. We got futomaki, tempura (hot) soba, inari, ahi nigiri, unagi nigiri and the moriawase combo sushi. Where else can you get decent sushi for 3 for under $30? The rice was ok - not too mushy nor flavorless like other discounted sushi joints. if you're on a budget & jonesing for sushi this is an option. Plus you can take your sushi down to the beach & enjoy with the sunset for ambiance. read more

SO GOOD. we went in right before they closed and i'm so glad we did. their rolls are so good for such an amazing price. where else can you find good quality sushi for this cheap??? read more

This place is a rip off, the first time I ordered from there, they barely put any rice in my hand rolls, but the food was good so the next time I went there I just asked for extra rice.. they charged me $1 extra Per roll!! Who does that!? Especially when they don't put an adequate amount in the first place read more

Kozo Sushi - They don't put enough rice to even fill up the nori - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Fast, FRESH, SUPER friendly, TASTY and cheap! What more could you want in Hawaii?? I had this place twice. Dragon Roll and Shrimp Tempura handrolls, so good! Will be back on our next vacay!! read more

Kozo Sushi - Dragon Roll!! SSoooooo SOOO good! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Usually go to another Kozo but tried here. Prices a little higher than Kahala. More parking available than Kahala which surprised me since Starbucks is next door but was empty. Ordered online so went to pick up at set time but another customer was ordering. Waited about 3-4 minutes then its my turn and whem I informed them of my online order they pointed to a bagged order sitting on the counter. I saw it but saw no sign that would inform me to go and checkout on my own. That was a little annoying since its a plus to minimize standing around during these times. The takeout dishes were ok other than being short a chopstick. The associate was nice. I know its hard for all so just trying to takeout at different places when possible. Hang in there, Hawaii. Life will be boring without these smalller eateries. read more

I TOTALLY mirror Dara W's review. Spot on !!! Will never return, horrible customer service, actually non....don't ever go close 1 1/2 hours before closing, because they make you feel like they are staying open "just for you!" I wish I could give negative stars !! read more

The quality of this place has gone down a lot. It used to be my favorite Kozo Sushi spot on the island. They've become incredibly stingy on the portions! If you raise the prices, keep the portion sizes. It's all relative, man. read more

Kozo Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Make sure to get the secret sauce in the container by the fridge! It's worth the extra flavor in your sushi. Love the customer service here and somewhere you can enjoy Japanese taste of sushi read more

DOES JUST FINE FOR TAKE-OUT SUSHI! Hit up Kozo all the time when I lived in Waikiki. It's not Doraku or Nobu, but it isn't trying to be either. For take-out sushi, you can do plenty worse. Prices are reasonable, service is quick enough, portions are huge, and I've never had anything there that didn't agree with me. Grab a roll or two for the beach, a day in the park, or anytime you really don't feel like cooking. Kozo does just fine. read more

Kozo Is constantly good, I prefer the one on king st. But kapahulu is open late. Tonight the rice wasnt as tasty as I expected. The egg maki needed more filling even the futo maki was lacking filling it was mostly rice. But this Is one of very few times I didnt care for their sushi. I'd still go back. read more

Kozo Sushi - Futo combo I'd my goto - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Keoni was helping two other customers prior to me ordering. He confirmed their order, asked if a bag was needed, and explained there would be an additional fee for the bag, then explained where to pick up the order. By the time I ordered there was someone else in line. If you've been to this location you know how small it is. Keoni kindly asked if I could wait outside, I knew it was because it was getting a little crowded. Thank you Keoni for speaking so clearly (especially while wearing a mask), confirming all orders that the customers make, and paying attention to the number of people that was in your store. Attention to detail is a lost art which you have mastered. read more

Quality sushi at a great price and service. Just look at the $8.99 bento lunch with 9 sushi pieces made to order while you wait. Clean store with fast service. It took less than 5 minutes to have my bento ready. Surely will come back again. read more

Kozo Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I've been coming to this Kozo since high school. My go to order is the Dragon Maki or the Dragon Don depending on what I'm in the mood for. The dragon maki here is much better than the other locations. Dragon Maki- 2 pieces of shrimp tempura rolled in nori and rice. On top is a nice serving of spicy ahi (tastes previously frozen) with unagi sauce and green onions drizzled all over. Dragon Don- Same ingredients however instead of it rolled up in rice Ahi and tempura sits on top a scoop of sushi rice. Kozo Sushi always has reasonable prices and it's a nice restaurant to get a quick sushi fix. Just a heads up, there is only outside seating. read more

They did not listen to my order gave me no shoyu so disappointed, I am still going here because I like there food but um so disappointed in them read more

Didn't know the philly sushi used cooked salmon! Makes the biggest difference in taste! The Hawai'i Kai and Kahala locations came fresh. Overall just not as fresh as I hoped. If anything down the street at Market city, Hawaii Sushi is wayyy more fresh! read more

Whoever made my nigiri sushi last night was wearing perfume or washed their hands using scented hand soap. It permeated to all the pieces. NOT GOOD !!! Natto handroll and udon were good though. read more

Food is good, fish is fresh, I always get the salmon and Ikura bowl. Napkins are smelly

I like this Kozo. The selection is good, the food is fresh. It's unfortunate that a lot of homeless people have moved into the area, but it's otherwise a good place to grab sushi quick! read more