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    Kozo Sushi - Kahala

    3.3 (139 reviews)
    InexpensiveSushi Bars
    Closed 9:30 am - 7:00 pm

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    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Justin H.

    It's always good to stop by here for a quick bite after a beach session. Food here is good , great service as well. But man has the prices gone up across the board, very nice clean inside this restaurant. There's no dine in , but there's tables outside. Parking can be a bite challenge here as this mall can get busy.

    The variety of their sushi offerings are on display.
    Joji Y.

    My favorite place for a quick bite of sushi. Service was always fast and friendly. For the inexpensive pricing Kozo Sushi is hard to beat. The restaurant is well maintained and clean.

    Dragon Don. Hurricane Maki.
    Eric L.

    It's take out Parking is in the lot right outside of Kahala Mall by McDonald's. There is plenty of spaces but can get busy at lunch. Service here is always consistent. Straight to the point. There used to be dine in. But strictly take out. But there are tables outside. Food is consistent too. Everything taste the same pretty much all the time. My go-to is either the Dragon Don or Hurricane Maki. Can't go wrong with either. Got shrimp tempura and some raw fish to go with it.

    Crunchy Spicy Ahi Don
    Keli N.

    Love the crunch!Perfect sushi rice loaded with crispy tempura bits,potato chips, fried onions, and tobiko. Wasn't that spicy though. Like how they put the toppings separately so it doesn't get soggy.

    Ahi nigiri and "Crunchy " Shrimp tempura roll.
    Jackie K.

    Picked up lunch here. Ordered the shrimp tempura crunchy roll and Hoso Maki variety. The cashier at this location, did not understand or speak much English. When I asked a question regarding the combination meals she appeared not to understand me. I repeated the question several times and her response was not responsive. After I was able to place my order, I waited for a few minutes. The service was quick. The storefront was aged and small. When I tried the shrimp tempura roll, the rice was terrible! Very soft and sticky and zero flavor. No crunchiness to the shrimp tempura roll at all. In addition, the ahi nigiri looked bad. Almost like it wasn't fish at all (see photos). I was really hungry and tried the nigiri and a piece of the roll. I stopped because the nigiri tasted odd and the rice was horrible. I just could not eat it. That's how bad it was. I didn't even try the hosomaki. It's in my refrigerator now. I will not order from this place again. Too bad. The Kozo sushi place that I used to buy sushi from has since closed due to the pandemic. That former place tasted 100% better.

    Crunchy Spicy Ahi Maki
    Wakaba S.

    Nothing fancy yet basic & reasonably priced sushi rolls are my favorite here at Kozo Sushi Kahala. The place looks clean. The service is decent and fast. My favorite used to be Ahi Tartare Maki but since it's discontinued, my new favorite is Crunchy Spicy Ahi Maki. I don't put all the crunchy stuff they give me, but maybe a half of that is enough for me.

    Cucumber Maki was only like $1.99 and the kids love it
    Tessa R.

    I have been coming to kozo since I was a kid. Something about the crab cucumber rolls is so comforting. Now, I order them for my kids and well as the egg maki which they love. I like how they have expanded their menu to include bentos, poke bowls and hot soups. My favorite is the chicken katsu bento that comes with 2 California rolls, rice, lettuce and tomato. The sauce on the katsu is like a creamy aioli and it's so good. However the chicken is so thin and it's been over cooked lately. I always call and order ahead because they do take a very long time especially if it's busy. It's always clean and always consistent sushi. I will continue to support them especially since it's convenient and healthier option than traditional fast food.

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    Nadine C.

    Lunch in Kahala, Honolulu, Hawaii... I don't know why I'm always hungry... Haha! Good thing I have my Yelp app to figure out what to eat! The closest, quickest, and best alternative was Kozo Sushi - a trusted name! Located in the building between McDonald's and Kahala Mall, Kozo Sushi shares the parking lot with businesses such as Jersey Mike's Subs and Share Tea. As soon as I entered the takeout-only shop, my eyes landed on a chirashi-don poster. I decided right away that it's what I would get! Ordering at the counter and paying with credit card was a breeze. I stood in the corner to wait for my order and watched many customers pick up their takeout orders and party platters... Wow! This place is kind of popular! When my Chirashi Don arrived, I took photos right away. The Ebi, Hamachi, tako, nori, cucumber, egg, tobiko, kanpyo, ahi, and side of ginger all looked fresh! I drove to the beach and ate my lunch there! Delicious! Ahhh... Happy tummy! I'll be back if I'm in the area again!

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    Food was delicious and very friendly staff. I'm also happy they were open on Christmas Day.

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    Very impressed with the amount of items on their menu and the prices! Definitely recommend checking them out and supporting their business!

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    8 months ago

    I love this place. Food is good and prices are even better. The salmon skin salad is my favorite!

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    Great food, kind employees, fast and easy service. The food is always fresh and good quality.

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    Order always ready. Nice , courteous people in person and on phone. Shop always clean and bright feeling. Sushi is good.

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    Quick, easy, and good deal. Parking is a little rough, but ordering ahead makes things much easier.

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    4.4(812 reviews)
    4.5 miKaka'ako
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Casual dining

    Amazing service and delicious food! We made a reservation for 13 at another restaurant but there…read morewere some glitches in their system so they didn't receive our res but could seat us at a time that didn't work so we were looking for nearby restaurants. Ginza Sushi looked good so I called ahead and asked if they could seat 13 people and they were more than accommodating. 5 minutes after I called and walked over, we were already seated and taken care of. The food was absolutely delicious. This is the best and authentic sushi I've ever tasted. Definitely worth the price! Russel was an amazing server as well! Very fast and great personality. Really made the experience better. I will be coming back again for sure!

    Fantastic sushi spot in Ward area. Right across from Merrimans and Whole Foods. I enjoyed the…read moretwister and avenger rolls, a few pieces of nigiri, and the fried pork gyoza. A few notes on the food. I prefer pan fried gyoza to the deep fried version offered here, but it was still good. For the avenger roll, I'd recommend getting the sauce on the side. It tastes good, but I personally didn't want so much. They also unexpectedly put some mayo on the hamachi nigiri pieces. I would have preferred it plain. Service was friendly and the space was really nice. Price was reasonable. Great date spot. I will definitely be back.

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    Kaiten Sushi Ginza Onodera

    Kaiten Sushi Ginza Onodera

    4.1(222 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    Free parking
    Wheelchair accessible

    IYKYK: 20 restaurants, 3 countries, and 15 time Michelin Star recipient…read more Found in Japan, China, and America (in beautiful Honolulu and Houston), it's Kaiten Sushi Ginza Onodera! There are meals one enjoys. Meals one admires. Meals one respectfully documents, notes the flavor balance of, and later describes using words like "elegant" and "well-executed." And then there are meals that rock your world. This was one of them. Kaiten sushi, or conveyor belt sushi, is a casual, affordable Japanese dining style invented in 1958 where plates of sushi rotate on a motorized belt passing diners, allowing them to select dishes directly. Here at Kaiten Sushi Ginza Onodera, it's not the typical catwalk of pre-made maki rolls, nigiri, and other offering. You order off a kiosk and then it is fast-tracked to your table via sushi belt. Here at Kaiten Sushi Ginza Onodera, you are granted the ability to try their Edomae-style sushi for a more affordable price. Edomae-style sushi is a traditional Tokyo cuisine originating in the 1820s, featuring seafood, often cured, marinated, or simmered, served atop rice seasoned with red vinegar (akasu). It focuses on enhancing fish flavor through technique rather than just raw freshness, historically acting as fast food for 19th-century Edo residents. That said, dare I say the best meal I had during my stay on Oahu? I DARE! This was an excellent place suggested by Randy S. I really can't tell you all we had because Randy took charge but every bite? Certified bangers. Not one bad bite had. Pro-tip: If you want to feel like you are being mugged by Neptune, the God of the Sea, have the chawanmushi. Oceanic and delish!

    One of my nieces favorite places.This was a whole new sushi experience for me. Order on an iPad and…read morethe food whizzes in on a conveyer belt. I felt like Judy Jetson. The food came rather quickly. It is fun to see the other orders whizzing by. I was with a group of 9 so we were at. two different booths, only one iPad per table. The pesonal service was minimal. I miss seeing the sushi chef in person. The sushi that I had was delicious and the preparations were unique (to me) the pieces were smallish, but so yummy. I would have ordered more but I was not very assertive and everyone wanted the iPad . Most of the nigiri orders were only one at the price point I am used to paying for two and I prefer the experience of sharing. My husband at the other table sampled more than I did. Deep fried Octopus and Toro, I had Yellow Tail and Carpacio, sample two rolls. Big surprise, the French fries were outstanding. The check worked out to about 50 pp. I think that was mostly my husband who enjoyed an array of dishes. As mentioned in other reviews, the bill stacks up quickly. I given them 4 stars for uniqueness, mostly.

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    Kaiten Sushi Ginza Onodera
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    Katsumidori Sushi Tokyo

    4.2(1.2k reviews)
    3.6 miWaikiki
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    Found this spot on TikTok and had to try the Deluxe Tuna Nigiri and Roll. Before heading over, we…read morecalled ahead to check the wait time, which made planning our visit easy. The staff was attentive and welcoming throughout our meal, adding to the overall experience. This quickly became one of my favorite food stops of the trip. The tuna was so good that I seriously considered ordering a second serving just to take back to the hotel. I also tried the Arajiru, which was the perfect complement to the meal. Definitely a place I'd come back to on a future visit.

    Made a lunch reservation about 2 weeks prior for a birthday celebration. There are only 2 lunch…read moredining slots available, 11:30a or 1:00pm. As I look online, there also seems to be 3 dinner dining slots available, 5:00p, 6:30p or 8:00p. Located on the 1st floor of the hotel. Know that if you valet park, even with validation, it is $10 for parking, to which they can add to your bill before paying at the end of your meal. We had a party of 7, and the table was just barely big enough to hold all the dishes that we ordered. There's a touch screen order system to which we had minimal interaction with the servers/food runners. Though when we did, they were efficient, though not that friendly. The sushi chef also stopped by our table, to check on us, as I think he was shocked by the amount of food that we ordered though we devoured it all. There's about 4 sushi chefs in the front making the hand rolls and everything else is made in the back, with a pre-made rice machine, presumably for quality control/keeping costs down. Overall, we had a nice lunch, service was quick and efficient, and will most likely come back again.

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    The Patient Prince

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    Soft shell crab

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    Nami Kaze - Dining area

    Nami Kaze

    4.5(801 reviews)
    6.6 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)
    3.9 mi
    $$$$

    An izakaya is a casual Japanese pub-style restaurant designed for socializing over drinks and…read moreshared small plates, acting as a staple of Japanese dining culture. Last meal on Oahu. An excellent offering suggested by my cycle buddy, Randy S. Randy had told us that they were the 2022 James Beard Best Restaurant semi-finalist is deserving recognition. I really can't tell you all we had because Randy took charge. Every bite worked well with the bottle of sake we had. I do know that one of the bites included firefly squid, those cute, small, bioluminescent cephalopods famous for their brilliant blue light. Regardless, it was a fun way to cap off the trip. Loved the food, love the company... what a great place!

    It was an amazing evening spent at this place. We return annually to the islands and make it a…read morepoint to enjoy the cuisine at this comfy restaurant. The fish was fresh colorful and presentation didn't disappoint our evening. We were there when they opened adding a personal touch to our evening before the dinner crowd arrived. The sushi chef and his sous chefs worked together to get the food to their guests quickly. We were sitting at the sushi bar --- the dedication and smooth operation seemed fine to me. It was quiet loud when they welcomed guests which wasn't easy to handle but I understood why they were doing that. Loved the presentation of our choices which we took pics of. Thank you for a fun evening. We'll be back next year.

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    Warabi Mochi Matcha Ice Cream

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    Nori Bar

    Nori Bar

    4.5(374 reviews)
    4.6 miKaka'ako
    $$
    Casual dining
    Romantic vibe

    I had Nori bar bookmarked for a little while, and finally had the chance to try it out with my…read moredaughter for a late lunch. We made reservations at 2:30 PM and we're here for happy hour. We ordered the deluxe platter, spicy dynamite cake, and chicken skewers. The food was so good! The deluxe platter had a combination of spicy Ahi rolls and some sashimi. Spicy dynamite cake was not too spicy, but had layers of rice, avocado, and spicy Ahi with sauce, and Nori wrappers on the side. Chicken skewers you can order them individually, in a set of three or five and we opted for three. Service was very friendly and attentive. We finished everything. The three items we ordered the cost was $60, adding tip and tax was around $75. The restaurant is very small. Seating only at the bar hence in the restaurant name. Definitely would like to come back and try some of the other options.

    Easy to order via QR code, and I love how the menu changes regularly, giving us a chance to try new…read morethings each visit. This was our second time dining here, and I appreciate how consistent the food and experience have been. The nori was fantastic, the flavor was great and the texture was absolutely perfect. I was pleasantly surprised by the chicken skewers this time around; they were delicious and one of the standout dishes of the meal. My favorite hand roll was the spicy ahi, which was fresh, flavorful, and well-balanced. The tofu appetizer was also excellent and a great way to start the meal. Looking forward to coming back again!

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    Nori Bar - Counter very clean

    Counter very clean

    Nori Bar - Take out set roll box. Available for 4,5 and 6 roll sets.

    Take out set roll box. Available for 4,5 and 6 roll sets.

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    Sushi Ginza Onodera

    Sushi Ginza Onodera

    4.6(278 reviews)
    1.9 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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    Sushi Ginza Onodera
    Sushi Ginza Onodera

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