The food was great!! I the Lava Roll, which was delicious! It's silky Ahi on crunchy shrimp tempura-amazing combination!!

Service is great! Very nice and polite ppl food was fresh and everything came out super quick!

We got in around 1:20 on a Tuesday afternoon for late lunch. We ordered two bowls: the 1 topping and the Tsunami bowl. The service was pretty quick, and each bowl came with a fountain drink. Interestingly, refills are .50 cents more. They place plays contemporary Christian worship music and had about 6 indoor seating areas. My husband and I were able to find a seat near the fountain drinks. There were no public restrooms, which I found odd for a suburban restaurant... The food was good! Pretty fresh. 1-item bowl: I ordered the spicy ahi with brown rice. It had a good sesame oil flavor and very fresh fish. I added some wasabi and soy sauce. Tsunami bowl: It came out as told. Very delicious flavors, especially with the local greens. We'd definitely come back for some poke and sushi! read more

Local Boy Sushi in Kailua has the same level of excellence that can be expected of their original location in Kaneohe. Food is delicious, and service is great! This Kailua location is a small shop in a large shopping area, but there's space for dining in. Takeout is common as well. There are a number of shared parking lots. The food is all great! I catered 200 bentos from them for a birthday party this summer. I worked with one of the owners ahead of time to give plenty time to look over what's available and to figure out pricing. The sushi is super fresh. I especially like the smoked salmon! I recently got a LBS Combo that comes with 18 pieces of sushi for $25. You're not gonna find that kind of pricing anywhere nowadays - less than $1.50/piece. Local Boy Sushi is Native Hawaiian-owned, local-owned, and Christian-owned (if any of that is meaningful to you)! read more

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Drove around Kailua around at 8:15pm on a Saturday because my son really wanted to try this place. I'm so glad we found this place.. it's exactly as it's named cuz get one local braddah in the front taking order. They are extremely friendly and helpful here. Ok so, I realized that they used hapa rice and very little vinegar in our sushi rolls. Dare I say, it was a pleasant surprise. My 13 yr old sushi lover and brown rice hater didn't say a thing. He kinda paused and chewed thoughtfully on his first bite and I could tell he detected something different but after the first piece , he inhaled the rest of the roll, silently. I told him only afterwards that the role tasted like there was brown rice and he said he liked it. So.. win.win! The prices are also very reasonable and they whipped up 4 rolls super quick! read more

Always stop by when I go to the beach to b this side of the island. Favorite sushi spot Tsunami roll is my favorite, but I've never had anything bad here read more

Classic poke spot with average prices. Quick service! I got the spicy ahi with half lettuce & half rice. I wish there was more sauce as it was kind of dry. It was good & classic Hawaiian poke but nothing special. Limited outdoor and indoor seating. Inside is clean, convenient parking at Whole Foods. EDIT: I got food poisoning from the poke here. I haven't seen reviews for Local Boy with the shared experience, so maybe it was an off day. But unfortunate. read more

Local Boy Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

I absolutely love this establishment! It wasn't just because of the sushi either.. the service was quick and executed by one of the friendliest group of workers I've ever interacted with. Establishment is small , cozy, and clean. When I come back to Hawaii i will always make it a point to come here. As far as the sushi is concerned.. the prices were very fair and the sushi itself was delicious! read more

I was at Ulta picking up some makeup and wanted to give this place a try. I love poke bowls and they're kind of hard to mess up. I got a Lava Bowl (spicy ahi with shrimp tempura, sweet chili & unagi sauce, avocado, sesame seeds) $14. The bowl was very good for the most part. I love the sweet chili and unagi sauce together. I could tell that the ahi was fresh. They only use fresh caught local ahi. The shrimp tempura was cut up into tiny pieces and there weren't a lot of it. They only use genjimai brown rice, which is a healthy option that I can appreciate. You can choose the brown rice, local greens or do half and half. After I got my bowl, the cashier told me that I could help myself to a free drink. The drink comes with the poke bowl. What a nice surprise. I got my ginger ale and headed out. read more

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Lava roll and poke tacos were great. Poke bowl was average. Quick easy service, affordable and tasty. Seating inside and outside. Staff was friendly and helped with menu choices. Great stop for a casual bite out. read more

Brunch from Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii... I was actually trying to patronize another business on this street, but it wasn't open when it was supposed to be. Luckily, I had seen the sign for Local Boy Sushi and remembered that the original location is in Kaneohe. I walked over and entered the clean, cozy, air-conditioned space. Wow... this Local Boy Sushi is way better than the Kaneohe location... which is just a window... and customers wait on the sidewalk for their orders. This Kailua restaurant has several tables (and chairs) for dining in... and even has cute wall murals and other decor. Soothing music was playing in the background! I ordered an LBS special bowl which comes with 3 choices and a complimentary soft drink. I chose salmon poke, smoked meat, and unagi. It was Yummy! I helped myself to Raspberry iced tea from the self-service station. I also got another special: Kalbi kimbap. It was a bit salty for me. The torched garlic hamachi was so delicious that I ate it (all) right there instead of taking it home. The fragrance was very enticing! Overall, it was a wonderful experience! Tip: pay with cash to avoid credit card fee read more

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Great, fresh food- decent service. Small inside with a few additions tables outside. Really loved all our food though! read more

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Incredibly fresh fish and very good rolls for the price! I ordered a variety of rolls but I felt a lot of them tasted very similar. Nothing really stood out as a distinct roll so that's my only knock, that nothing was really unique. The location is minor inconvenience to get to because you have to park around the grocery store on the back size walk around but it's too bad of a walk; just want the average person to be aware. The food is excellent but nothing felt special. It's definitely a reliable place to visit though because the staff is kind. The decor felt industrial, almost exactly like how the inside of a Chipotle look. I forgot I was in Hawaii until I stepped back outside. read more

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10/10 recommend! Reasonable pricing, FRESH Tuna Ask them what's fresh caught from the morning Lava roll, ahi tuna and seared ahi is what we had Yummm Order at counter style restaurant read more

Local Boy Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

The good: friendliness The bad: 1. The size of the bowl: way too small. I was still hungry. I would prefer a larger portion without a drink included. 2. The tip default on the pay screen was about 20% which I got charged when I clicked Skip. I know there's disagreement on whether or how much to tip but I don't tip that much for counter service. The okay: The smoked salmon bowl was something different and exciting, but it didn't stand out as something I would return for, even if the portion had been larger. Also, I would remove the corn from the mixture. read more

Local Boy Sushi - Smoked salmon bowl - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Ok sushi, nothing to go crazy for. Price is good. The setting is more like a fast food place (order on a tablet, wait for your name to be called for pick up at the counter), except it's not fast food. I waited for 45 mins each time (I went twice) and the guys making the food seemed very stressed each time, apologizing profusely for the wait, but the wait is the same every time. If you want a quick bite of fish, go to Tamura's or Shima's for the same quality but a fraction of the wait time. read more

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The *best* poke salad I ate on my trip to Oahu came from Local Boy Sushi. It's been a month since my trip and I still think about it all the time. I ordered the spicy ahi tuna and spicy salmon lbs bowl with avocado and absolutely loved it. The flavor was incredible! I was satisfied by the lbs bowl, but recommend the big braddah bowl if you're hungry! read more

Local Boy Sushi - Ahi Poke Lbs Bowl - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Wanted something that we could eat at the beach so stopped here before going to Kailua Beach. Although they were busy they were hustling to get our food out timely. Great portion size, fresh ingredients and great service. There's lots of parking in back. read more

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I may be getting old ... but they bumping the music way too loud up in this B. I was insanely overstimulated and ended up rushing to leave - can't say it was an enjoyable lunch break That said, I ordered the Lava Bowl ($14) which is spicy ahi with shrimp tempura pieces over brown rice with avocado and unagi sauce on top - comes with a drink I knew that wouldn't be enough so I asked for a recommendation for an add on, and the young sir behind the counter suggested the 5pc spicy ahi nigiri ($8?) It was fine. read more

Local Boy Sushi - Lava Bowl & 5pc Spicy Ahi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Freshest fish on the island!! My wife and I are sushi lovers and this is now our go to. Their sushi rolls and poke bowls are so good!! Customer service is top notch also! If you are on Oahu island this is a must try!! read more

Local Boy Sushi - Fresh ahi, fresh salmon, ahi rolls, seared salmon, etc! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Awesome little spot that serves great poke! Staff were super nice and helpful and food was delicious and was to eat in a timely manner. I'd absolutely recommend this spot. read more

Local Boy Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Place looks good, fast and friendly service. Tried a piece of my friend's smoked meat which was tasty. I had the hamachi. My biggest gripe is that they use BROWN rice! Come on... I get it. Supposed to be healthier but for authentic tasty sushi gotta get the white rice. Glad many have enjoyed the cuisine here. Thank you. read more

Poke is very fresh and juicy. Try their specials because they're so yummy. Great place for a quick filling meal.

Walked across the street from Island Snow / Huf across the street looking for some solid sushi and poke and couldn't be more satisfied. Got a lbs bowl and was more than enough for lunch to keep me full. Also got a Lava and Mauna roll and altogether was filling and for a good price too. High quality fish most definitely. To top it all off, the service was top notch for a quick dine poke/sushi joint. Chefs were super welcoming and treat you like family. Major aloha vibes. If you're looking for a solid bite with some stellar poke and sushi, look no further. read more

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Wanted a relatively quick lunch after a day at the beach. I feared good things about the Kaneohe location, so when I saw this while driving, I thought I'd give it a try Looking at the menu, all the prices seemed very reasonable for today's prices. I opted for the lava bowl ($14) which had spicy ahi, shrimp tempura pieces, avocado, and unagi sauce. They didn't have the typical sushi rice, but instead a grain type rice that almost appeared to be brown rice - still delicious :) I appreciated that not only did the flavors taste fresh, but the spicy ahi wasn't too spicy AND the bowl came with a FREE fountain drink :) (only 1 free refill) pretty good deal :) Overall, everything was delicious and the workers were friendly and the place was clean. i definitely recommend coming here to check it out! read more

Local Boy Sushi - Lava Bowl - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

I really wish it was better but it did not live up to the expectation I had. I originally tried their Kaneohe location years ago and I remember their food being awesome. I think I only went to the original location maybe two or three times but I always thought their food was worth the price. Came here last week Friday and was kind of disappointed. They didn't have their famous sweet potato haupia I was so bummed because I remember this being one of the best things they made. No big deal, no dessert I came for the spicy ahi mixed bowls. I ordered the LBS which is three choices. Paid an additional $.50 for the spicy ahi, $1 for avocado and $1 for the shrimp tempura. Spicy ahi didn't have any flavor and it was the tiniest portion of spicy ahi I ever got in a bowl. The kalua pork and smoked meat was definitely more generous but please keep in mind, this bowl was about $15 with the additional items. I understand the fish is fresh but they don't give very much. Kalua pork was good but the best thing in that bowl was the smoked meat hands down. One of the best smoked meats I ever had. I didn't interact with the staff much as I ordered on their screen thing but one of the workers was really friendly and nice, the other one not so much. Music was fun and upbeat but super loud. There were a few people that ate at the restaurant but outside as it was too loud inside. I would come back for other items but I would skip the spicy ahi. read more

Local Boy Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

I went here the other day and ordered their "Lava bowl" and it was yummy. It comes with spicy ahi, topped with Avacado and tempura bits over rice. They drizzle it with unagi sauce. This was delish! read more

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Service was pretty slow, especially since there was only 3 parties in the restaurant. Nice people though. The restaurant looks like most of the other restaurants on the island. Not super special but nothing to complain about. The food was fine but there are definitely better options for poke/sushi on the island. read more

It's ok. I went here in the evening because I was craving sushi. It's not as convenient as I thought, due to the parking. I got the lava and tsunami roll and the spicy ahi nigiri. The ahi was kinda grey looking when I took it home. I didn't eat it. I should have posted a picture but I didn't think about it until today. I was too disappointed and upset. And maybe I'm old school customer service, I'm not a fan about ordering on a tablet. If they could put the picture with the item on there that would be great. I spent $40, with tip. I gave 3 stars because I didn't want to boo them that bad. I know they probably worked hard preparing the sushi. read more

Fantastic ahi nigiri! We stopped in hungry after a hike and couldn't have left happier. Absolutely delicious nigiri and a great selection of tasty poke. It's an order at the counter type of place and service was quick and efficient. The inside isn't very big but there are a few tables to enjoy your food. This is a great place if you're in the area and crave some high quality fresh fish at an affordable price. read more

Local Boy Sushi - Ahi Nigiri & Ahi Poke, Tako (Octopus) Poke, Salmon Poke - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Amazing ahi & Kalbi on greens w fair prices. It came with a complimentary drink and customer service was great. I will be back for more! Yum read more

Local Boy Sushi - Kalbi & spicy ahi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

I popped in to get a quick sushi fix between errands since this place was nearby and only had a group of 3 inside. The staff was cool, but it took a whole lot longer than I expected so it actually worked out that they bagged it to go even tho I ordered to "for here". The spicy salmon poke roll was not that good and the dynamite roll was not that bad. For a few more dollars, I could've gotten some gourmet sushi so when though the 8 piece roll was not bad, it wasn't a good value. I might stop in for a quick snack if I'm in the area and not too hungry, but I think I'll go elsewhere if I have a big appetite read more

Local Boy Sushi - Packaged to go - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

We were hungry after a full day of exploring. We tried the spicy special, volcano, avocado roll and one more. The spicy and volcano were both ahhmazing!!! We hope to go back before we say aloha! read more

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only found out that local boys has a location in Kailua!!! I could not praise this place enough. As a girl who sometimes eats like a bird on one day then eats like a dump on another. I appreciate That they have choices in how much food you order!!! Thanks for the warm welcome and excellent service! I'll be back soon! read more

Local Boy Sushi - Spicy Ahi Nigiri - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Parking is by DTE or longs then walk to the Main Street facing lanikai juice. Food was fresh and quick for lunch. The staff was friendly and easy to talk to. Love the inside seating. read more

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Seriously great food.! I got the lava bowl and was blown away! Super fresh and oh so tasty. Who would think to add avocado to sashimi and tempura shrimp? Local Boy Sushi, that's who! Staff is friendly and the store is clean and welcoming. It's nice that they have seating outside as well. It's better than five star. read more

Local Boy Sushi served its title when I was craving some fresh fish that was walking distance. I popped in for an early dinner and the shop was pretty empty due to the nearby farmer's market occurring. I was debating on getting nigiri or a poke bowl and asked for a suggestion. I went for the poke bowl but I do regret not getting their nigiri! My choices were their spicy salmon and spicy ahi. While the salmon pieces were buttery, the tuna was a little too soft for me. I asked for half greens and half brown rice. The greens was a bed of romaine lettuce I thought was a bit plain for greens. The sauce they drizzled on top was eel sauce and I could have omitted that as well. Overall, the bowl fulfilled my hunger but I'd go for their nigiris! read more

Local Boy Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

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Friendly employees as well as very helpful. This was our first time for sushi as well as poke bowls. We tried the BBB Bowl and had the option of five choices, which was great to try our Poke Bowls. We did the rice for our base, Ahi Poke,Kalbi, Pork,Smoke Meat and salmon. All were fantastic! Kids gravitated towards the meat options and the salmon and tuna were tasty too. The Lava roll was enjoyed by all, California roll was the easiest for the kids to try and went over well. The spicy Ahi was delicious. Overall, great service, excellent food and nice little place to grab some Poke Bowls and sushi! read more

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Hands down the best sushi I've had on the island! We ordered a sushi platter and poke everything was incredibly fresh, light, and packed with flavor. There were only two people working, and even with a line, they were so patient and kind while we took our time deciding what to order. They helped us without hesitation and made the experience feel really welcoming. The restaurant is small, but not cramped just cozy enough to enjoy your meal comfortably. If you're in the area, you have to try this spot! read more

Local Boy Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

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We were headed to Kailua beach and wanted to get a fast and easy lunch. We discovered Local Boy Sushi, which has two locations. It is more of a takeout kind of spot, but there are tables for dine-in, which we used! The sushi is no-frills and affordable. We ordered several orders of yellowtail, salmon, and tuna nigiri. We rounded that out with some fancier american rolls, like the spicy ahi roll. Everything was packaged in paper boxes whether you are dining in or taking out. The sushi was freshly made and we had a pleasant light lunch here. read more

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