UNBELIEVABLE!!!!! This location made a mistake on my order and when I called back to inform them on their mistake they blamed me. Then they said I'd have to come all the way back and return the sushi even though we had opened it already before they could credit me. Who does that??? Am I eating someone else's mistaken food???ewwwww!!! Flipping unreal!!!! These are franchises that all have different policies I've found out and McCully has got to be the worst!!!! Every other restaurant I've ever had a mistake with has apologized profusely and issued a credit. Kozo Sushi you should be ashamed of yourself and your business policies!!! I believe it's against the law to re-sell food that's been returned. You should get negative stars!!!!! -- read more

It was the day of my "I Don't Karate, But I Know Karaoke" CMYE at Wang Chung's and I needed to find a snack to provide for a room full of hungy singing yelpers. I thought about getting a few platters of food from Sam's Club or Costco but in the end decided on sushi. I felt like it would go with Wang Chung's asian theme bar and it was going to be much more convenient than waiting through the hell which is warehouse style shopping on the weekend before Thanksgiving. My Yelp gathering was in Waikiki so I decided to order two platters from Kozo Sushi on Kapahulu. No one likes warm fish right? I called an hour before pick-up time to place my order and the guy that picked up the phone kept giggling as I told him what I wanted. It got to be really annoying and I finally asked him "What's so funny because I'd like to know what the joke is." He apologized and handed the phone to another guy with better phone manners. I went to pick up my platters and it was ready-to-go. I asked him for 20 extra pairs of chopsticks because I had forgotten my bag at home. The man-boy at the counter provided them and rang me up. Overall Kozo didn't blow anyone away but I thought it was a nice little pupu to share during karaoke. The giggling guy on the phone really irritated me but convenience and affordability is really the only reason why you'd order sushi from Kozo. read more

Kozo is one of my favorite places to get sushi at a reasonable price and good quality. I ordered the Dynamite Maki and highly recommend it! It's packed with flavor and ingredients- spicy ahi and shrimp tempura with crunchies and spicy mayo sauce! Another one of my favorites is the spicy ahi donburi- a heap of rice with spicy ahi and nori shreds. read more

Kozo Sushi - Dynamite maki - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

A Papa San is at home watching a football game, when his wife interrupts, "Papa San, could you please fix rice pot? It's been flickering for weeks now, and will not keep the rice warm after cooking." He looks at her, and says angrily, "Fix rice pot now? Does it look like I have 'Zojirushi Rice Pot Repairman' written on my forehead? I don't think so!" "Fine, then!" the wife asks, "well then could you fix the rear view mirror on the ** Toyota ? It will not stay in the position." To which Papa San replies, "Fix the mirror on the Toyota ? Does it look like I have 'Toyota Mechanic" written on my forehead? I don't think so!" "Fine!," she says, "then you could at least fix the furo in the back shed? It has a leak and the water from the leak causes the fire to go out." "I'm not a 'Furo Repairman' and I don't want to fix furos." he says. "Does it look like I have 'Furo Corporation' written on my forehead? I don't think so! I've had enough of you! I'm going to the Korean Bar down the street!!!" So he goes to the bar, and drinks for a couple of hours. Papa San begins to feel guilty about how he treated his wife, and decides to go home. As he walks toward the house, he notices that the mirror on the Toyota is already fixed. He sees that the furo has been repaired and the water is no longer leaking. As he goes to get a beer, he notices the light on the rice cooker is no longer blinking, and the rice is still nice and warm. "Mama San," he ask, "how you get all this get fixed?" She said, "Well, when you left I sat outside and cried. Just then a nice young Samurai asked me what was wrong, and I told him. Then he offered to do all the repairs and all that I had to do was to either go to bed with him or make him some sushi! Papa San said, "So what kind of Sushi do you make for him?" Mama San replied," Hellooooo!!! Do you see 'Kozo Sushi' written on my forehead??? I don't think so!!!" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- read more

The quality of the sushi here is substandard. The maguro was pale and a bit spongy. The maguro on the nigiri sushi had to either be pre-frozen or low grade. The rice was a little hard but good enough for me. read more

Usually love Kozo sushi but yesterday, I was charged for two ahi nigiri when I ordered 2 ahi hand rolls. I requested no wasabi and it was full of wasabi. I asked for wasabi on the side and got none. I ordered enough sushi for 4 and received one shoyu packet. Very disappointed. read more

Been coming here since I was a child .. Back when the rolls were $.99 haha ! But today I was surprised ... I bought 10 hand rolls & 2 tekka maki .. the lady only gave me 1 shoyu .. I mean really ? She was super nice though but 1 shoyu for 10 rolls hahaha ! What are we coming to ! Sill love this place though ! read more

Kozo Sushi - hand rolls for days !!! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Sushi was delicious, don't get me wrong. However, we ran into the most arrogant and rude cashier ever! It was my boyfriend's first time ordering a dish and he wasn't too sure what was in it and decided to order it anyway. He ordered the S-nigiri dish thinking that the "S" stood for spicy ahi. He proceeded to ask what was included and the cashier rolled her eyes while explaining the types of sushi in it like we should've already known! Really? I'm sorry, but I didn't think we were expected to know. We were then a little confused on another type of nigiri and she continued with the attitude. She raised her voice and talked to us like we were idiots. That's when we decided to NEVER come here again. Soon afterwards, an old man (who did not understand English) orders a platter for another day. He wasn't too sure which day so this cashier continued to argue with him, saying "you don't know what you're talking about!" "You want to pick it up tomorrow morning or tomorrow??!!" While waiting for our food, I looked at her with disgust. I believe she knew how upset I was with the service. read more

Recently, I had to bring a few dishes for a graduation potluck. Since one girl was allergic to cheese, I had to be a bit more creative. It can be quite challenging to find quick, takeout/catered dishes that don't have cheese (& doesn't need to be warmed up). Pizza? No. Sandwich tray? No. Costo Turkey Wraps? No! After scrolling through Yelp, I was sold on a Sukeroku platter from Kozo. Simple, cheese-less and a perfect compliment to Chicken Katsu. It's a plus that it's also very reasonably price at $19.50. Order two hours ahead of time and you're good! read more

Sometimes you just need a platter of sushi. After all, what local style gathering or potluck isn't complete without a large platter of maki and inari sushi? Or you know when someone is splurging on the family or it really is a special occasion when they bring out the nigiri sushi! Well, there are three spots that the come to mind when a sushi platter is in order (note: I said PLATTER, not tray!) and Kozo is one of them. It helped define the sushi scene in Honolulu with its classic mixtures of maki/inari or when the need arises, the famous nigiri. Now, sushi platters are notorious for not being the greatest and the best, and you shouldn't go in with that expectation. You're going to get decent sushi, nicely prepared, and set amidst green plastic decorations and in a 24" round container with a plastic protective covering. Now, the sushi isn't the greatest, but it is decent. It's price is hard to beat, and when you happen to be in town, the location can often be overlooked. However, parking can be a bit of a hassle since it is located in the same mall as Sweet Home Cafe and a few other local eateries that help define Moilili. Like I said, it isn't the greatest, however it isn't the worse and with prices it is alright. read more

Went to get a few pieces of ika nigiri today and said yes to wasabi. This picture is what I removed after I seared my sinuses apart. Damn idiot sushi "stylist" burned a hole in my nose with a ball of wasabi under each piece of squid! Major fail from a major loser in the sushi fast stops. Manager wants to know who did it? Ordered at 1:00 on Tuesday, July 18. read more

Kozo Sushi - This was what I removed after burning my friggin sinuses off from under my ika nigiri. Major fail, KOZO the Bozo of the sushi world. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

To me KOZO is the best of them all. There rice has a good flavor , the nori is fresh, the new rolls are really good, Today I tried the fry chicken plate, witch was like a bento. It was very good. Close to my house ! LOL plenty of parking. friendly staff. read more

I thought it was bad before when they give you one shoyu pack for three orders of Maki now I asked for wasbi and they want to charge you. This world is going crazy or just kozo sushi. read more

Amazing for the price!! Service is usually polite & friendly. Adding spicy ahi to any maki is only $1.40 which I think is such a good deal! Their new super don is absolutely delicious. Thank you kozo for being consistently good! read more

Kozo Sushi - Spicy crunchy maki with added spicy ahi! Delicious - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Don't know what it is but the quality seems to have gone down over the years. Quick and friendly service.

Total rip off! Went at 7:30 tonight, one half hour before closing and was totally ripped off. The Ahi lovers plate was partially frozen including the crumbling rice. Must of been in the freezer for tomorrow. Called back and complained and they knew what I was talking about. They told me to bring it back and I said not worth my time now. Won't ever go back and hope others learn from this. Rather go 7-11 for the plastic wrapped maki rolls for 4-5 bucks. Went back today and they courteously refunded me. So I will say that's totally fair and hope it goes better next time. Thank you Kozo. read more

Rating: 2.5/5 Date(s) visited: 11/04/2010, and in 2007. Food: 2.5/5 Service: 3/5 Atmosphere: 3/5 Price: 3/5 Parking: 2.5/5 As you can see that the dates I visited to this place are few and far between, it's not bad. I guess I can call this the "Every 3 year sushi stop." When I crave for a quick fix, "Kozo Sushi" does not come to mind. This is like a desperation attempt to a quick fix. Food: Not bad for a quick fix. Service: No complaints. Atmosphere: Respectable, clean and small. Only about 5-6 bar type stools to sit on. Not good for groups. Price: Didn't feel ripped off or anything like that. Parking: Gets challenging when they have to share parking with all the other restaurants. read more

Listen.. I am probably one of the biggest kozo sushi fans of all time. I grew up in Kaneohe, going to the one in Windward City at least a few times a week for years. Recently the Kaneohe location has only been open Wednesday- Saturday, so today I was already in town and decided to give this location a try. Let me tell you the difference is night and day!! And maybe/hopefully I just came on a bad day... It's confusing that the same chain can have such a drastic quality and taste difference across the island. The fish was mushy and slimy, the sauce was not even close to what I grew up with!! It breaks my heart to say anything bad about Kozo but this made me sad It is 200% worth the drive to the Kaneohe location that has and will continue to change my life with the deliciousness it creates every day. read more

This is not good sushi. But as my wife says, "It's good if you just need a cheap fix." But to me, I disagree. We stopped by here to pick up some sushi to eat with Udon we were going to have at home. We got the S-Nigiri and the Battera sushi. The Battera is mackerel but the actual mackerel layer is made up of a bunch of fish pieces mashed together, and it's tough, not soft, as if it had been cooked. It has a layer of something edible on top, but I guess that's how battera is supposed to be. As for the S-Nigiri, they were all just ok, except for this one piece. I was like, "What is THAT?!" And wifey says, "That's salmon." "WHAT?!" It was very pale, almost translucent, definitely not orange. Personally, I wouldn't eat here again, but it is definitely cheap and I know that appeals to wifey, but I'd want to spend just a bit more and get better sushi. read more

Although service is quick, their customer service is horrible. I have been to this location to grab a quick bite when I am in the area, but each time I am never given a simple "thank you" when I complete and receive my order. The food itself is really nothing special. Just very ordinary and basic. This is why I have never gone out of my way to give this South King location my business. Sadly, it seems that the owners will continue to give their customers poor customer service. :( read more

I come here for convenience & for their Saba battera. They are the only take-out sushi joint that has this item. I'm from Japan, so I love that stuff. Everyone thinks it's nasty & vinegary...but it's comfort good to me. Their sushi platters look good & affordable. I'll have to check it out next time. Don't get the tempura soba - it was meh. read more

Worst teriyaki chicken I've ever had. The salmon looked old and they forgot to include wasabi with the delivered order. 1st and last time for us to order from Kozo. Sorry, I wish I had better news to report. read more

Cashier was very grouchy and rude. Got our order wrong. Had to go back and get it corrected.

As of right now im disappointed in the language barrier between whoever just answered my call. I was trying to order two custom platters. I was told go to the site look st the picture and prices then hung up on. Like how rude can you be, its friday... read more

They were fast I'll give them that. Buuuut ... we ordered a Aloha platter and the salmon was a weird cooked color like they had to defrost it fast so they warmed it up also the ahi was really hard and dry like a rubber texture. I probably won't order from them again read more

Kozo sucks I ordered a spicy ahi don deluxe they gave me something else and said can't you just eat this because we already made it. Your customer service sucks your food sucks too read more

Out of all the Kozo Sushi's I tried, this one is my favorite and tastiest. I usually get the dragon maki. Price is reasonable and I always get my sushi pretty quickly. The tempura is usually hot and crispy. I'm getting hungry. read more

love kozo. always come here for party plater and my ahi lover. so good. can't go wrong. thanks kozo read more

I love the tuna rolls and mainly just buy a bunch of those. The other sushi is good too, but I find myself gorging out on the tuna rolls mostly. Been going to this location since I was young. I love Kozo sushi!!! read more

Though the atmosphere can get get uncomfortable, those three specials (tsunami, dragon and forgot the other one, was it spicy ahi?) are so good that it shutps up my complaints. It's simple to get sushi and go. read more

Always fresh and great taste. A little heavy on the sauce though.

This place is really great at producing good quality at low prices. Lots of choices and great choice of wrapping paper that seperates each ingredient, making for a better eating experience when you order take out. Wish we had one in san fran :( read more

Rip off. Paid $8 for spicy ahi don. Its just mostly rice and just a tiny portion of spicy tuna. Its like buying just one piece spicy tuna at genki sushi but with a giant riceball stuck to it and its $8 ,crazy read more

Sorry but this kozo is terrible. got the spicy ahi donburi deluxe or super bowl it was $8.50 and was terrible. big cubes of prev frz ahi that were unseasoned and tasteless. there was 2 tiny green onions and sauce was bland. Side note Kapahulu kozo is good!!! And they use fresh ahi!!!!!! read more

Last week I tried Kozo Sushi for the first time but the food was just ok. I ordered the Philly maki, the sushi roll with salmon and cream cheese. The rice was too salty and the cream cheese tasted bitter. However, I would rate Kozo three stars because the sushi came quick, it was less than a five minute wait. read more

5 stars cuz simply, u get what u expect...thats all anyone should expect. Courteous service, good consistant sushi, timely order preparation, decent pricing (f/hawaii). Wish all food service places provide these things! read more

I come here when I need a quick, cheap sushi fix (inari, crab/cucumber roll, futomaki, etc.) If I wanted anything more complicated, I would go elsewhere, but for simple things, you just can't beat Kozo. Food is consistent and comes out pretty quickly, especially if you're like me and always order really easy things. The Chinese lady at the register is not the quickest, but I can get in and out in about 5 minutes, perfect timing to inhale the food in my car before class. There is usually parking in the three stalls right in front during the day, making it almost as convenient as a drive-thru. Seriously, when are we going to get a sushi drive-thru in town? Why does Pearl City get one and we don't? read more

Good fresh sushi and the price is hard to beat. Pick up the maki plater,tasted pretty good. Customer service is excellent.

I heard good things about the ahi bowls here. But when I got my order this spicy ahi bowl looked nothing like the picture. Neither did the unagi don. They basically put sushi filling on top of rice INSTEAD of cubed ahi/an unagi fillet. I want to give them the benefit of doubt--maybe everyone was hungover that day. But I'm never coming here again. Would have done better at Times. read more

Worse kozo ever. First off warm rice? Really? Come on!!!! Then I order a Cali roll with no cucumber and I get a stick of imitation crab in warm regular rice(not even sushi rice) also got spam sushi and get spam with regular rice. Don't call it spam sushi if you not gonna use sushi rice. Super disappointed with this place never again!!!!!!! read more