TL:DR - The menu is overwhelming, but the maguro zukushi teishoku is delicious! Located in Kaimuki, Maguro-ya is a Japanese sushi restaurant known for their maguro. They have a huge menu of items, which can be kind of a lot to take-in when you're looking at it, but realize that most of it's sashimi and sushi. If you're not there for that, then you can skip over 50% of the menu. I've had their sushi/sashimi before and can say it's great. Maybe not the best I have ever tasted, but you're going to have a good time. I would suggest getting the maguro zukushi teishoku. The dish consists of maguro prepared in 3 different ways; raw, grilled, and deep fried. The dish also comes with salad, rice, tsukemono (pickles), egg, miso soup, etc. It's a lot of food, with a wide range of flavors and textures. My personal favorite was the grilled maguro, it had a nice crispy texture, while also retaining a lot of the maguro flavor, and man did it slap. The deep fried and sashimi versions had their own flavors that complimented each other. The deep fried was savory, while the sashimi one came with a bit of a mustard type sauce that was sweet with a hint of spice. Amazing! Honestly it was all really good, and by the end I was completely stuffed. My girlfriend got the Maguro Belly Steak Teishoku, and we were left disappointed. The flavor is kind of one note, a shoyu based type sauce that's slightly sweet, slightly salty, that covers up the maguro belly flavor. It also came out luke-warm which is kind of a real bummer since it was probably sauteed and should have been piping hot. I wouldn't recommend this dish unless you're really into teriyaki/shoyu type sauces. read more

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It's been awhile since I've eaten Japanese food, so I decided to to try Maguro-ya in Kaimuki (Honolulu). The restaurant is nicely decorated and looks like an authentic Japanese restaurant complete with Nihon-jins working there. The waitress brought us ice waters and hot green tea. We ordered the raw Oysters with ponzu sauce $18.50 for 3 oysters and a Chawanmushi $8. The oysters were the large type Blue Point oysters and were presented beautifully. However, it didn't taste like it looked. It tasted fishy and the ponzu was very watery. I ordered the Triple Combination Teishoku $41.50 which came with sashimi, tempura, butterfish, rice, salad, tsukemono, shoyu pork and miso soup. The sashimi looked a little rough and was slightly fishy. The tempura was on point, but the dipping sauce was bowl was too small. It came with 1 shrimp and 3 vegetable tempuras. The butterfish was a let down. It was super salty and tasted fishy. The shoyu pork was dry and salty as well. The salad dressing had no taste and there were a few dots of tsukemono. The miso soup was on point. My friend ordered the Sashimi and Tempura Teishoku $33. It had 2 shrimp. It's a lot of food and the price is right in line with inflation, but the fishiness taste and saltiness was enough to reduce my review by 1 star. Parking was in the municipal lot behind the restaurant and cost $1.50. read more

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Heard about this restaurant from a few people, decided to give it a try. Small place the tables seems a bit closer to each others. Felt little congested. Food quality is about average, depends on what you order. Two people the tap was $177. Oh, one more thing, the AC is little warm. I would visit again. read more

I love Hawaii and specifically Honolulu because there are places like Maguro-Ya around every corner! They have several offerings of fresh sashimi, dons, nigiri, ect. When you step inside, it feels like you are really in Japan! Prices are somewhat high, and you will need a reservation on weekends, but it is worth it! Will be back! read more

Maguro-Ya - Chefs special - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

So yummy! They have a lot of options and delicious food. It's fairly affordable and everything on the menu is amazing! We come here often and will continue coming back read more

The food here is top notch! I came here with my boyfriend and his family for a celebration. Everything we ordered was fresh, filling, and prepared perfectly. The menu is extensive and there's options for everyone. I felt overwhelmed with choices as so many things caught my eye. I ended up settling on the Chawanmushi and King Salmon Sashimi. I haven't had Chawanmushi in years so I was delighted to see it on the menu. It was hot, savory, and jam packed with meat and veggies. The five pieces of salmon I ordered was high quality. I ordered a bowl of rice on the side since it was an Ala Carte item. For dessert, my boyfriend and I shared the Warabi Ice Cream. The last time I had this was in Japan and it was so delicious! The food here at Maguro-Ya takes me back to Japan and has me itching to go back. In terms of service, it was alright. For a Tuesday night they were packed! Our waiter was attentive in the beginning but once the restaurant got busier they stopped checking on us. They missed a few items from our order and we had to remind them of various things. The restaurant was busy and there were only two workers on the floor, so it was understandable. read more

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Quaint little spot in kaimuki with Obara San. :). His brother owns yohei in Kalihi, another great spot. I came after the frolic article for their maguro iro iro. For $28 you get 8 pieces of tuna ranging from "ahi in the form of toro and chutoro, fatty cuts from or near the belly; scraped rib meat with a bit of green onion and shiso; lean akami slices dipped in a shoyu-based sauce; and 'ahi collar, one piece lightly torched to bring out the oils in the fish, and two pieces quickly poached, one dabbed with grated daikon and ponzu, the other with a miso vinegar." (From article lol) We also ordered ala carte for uni, scallop, and seared Hama toro. Uni was creamy and sweet, scallop was fresh and crisp, and Hama toro w a dab of lemon was refreshing. This reminds me of New York's Sushi of Gari's Tuna of Gari where for $58 you can get 8 pieces of tuna prepared in 8 ways plus a spicy tuna roll. The cuts here are much better, smooth with no fatty tendons/linings. (Probably due to fierce competition in nyc) but this was one of my go-to's and fav spots in nyc :) Another amazing value is Tokyo's Sushi Zanmai where for 3000 yen you also get a variety of fatty tunas. But for the value in Hawaii, maguro-ya is probably as good as it gets! read more

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This place is excellent. High quality and excellent service. You can tell the food is prepared with care and pride.

Great for lunch and set menu. Pretty good and price reasonable. Staff is nice and friendly. read more

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Always fresh and seasonal food prepared!! I like Maguro-zukushi Teishoku as well as omakase at the Sushi bar by the owner chef "Goro-san". read more

The service here was fantastic! The servers would constantly check on us to see if we were doing okay and were very attentive. Our orders were perfect and everything was run smoothly. The food was amazing, and it brightened my day. The zaru soba tasted extremely fresh, and the chicken karage had great flavor. I was also provided with wasabi and a very tasty tsuyu sauce to go with my soba noodles, and the chicken karage was served with ponzu sauce to compliment the flavors. We also ordered the salmon shioyaki. The salmon was cooked perfectly, moist, and had just the right amount of saltiness. The skin of the salmon was the perfect crispiness. All of the sides served with the salmon shioyaki were tasty as well. Our drinks were always topped off. Maguro-Ya was very cozy, clean, and everyone inside of the restaurant seemed to be enjoying themselves. read more

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I took my girlfriend and her mom out to eat here recently and the food and service were really nice. The fish was really fresh and we all really enjoyed it read more

I've been eating at Maguro-Ya for years. I have never been disappointed yet with anything that I have ordered. This time, I ordered the Chirashi Sushi. The fish was fresh and I like this dish because it comes with a variety of fresh fish over a bed of rice. The service is always prompt and friendly. read more

Maguro-Ya - Chirashi Sushi. - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

One of our most favorite Japanese restaurants in Honolulu. There's a really nice vibe to this place from the moment you walk in and pass by the sushi bar. It feels like you could be eating at a local restaurant in one of the suburbs of Tokyo or Kyoto. The food has been consistently good and the fish is always fresh. They have a large selection of sake and not bad selection of beer. The servers are very friendly and accommodating. I suggest calling to make a reservation as the place is usually full. read more

Maguro-Ya - Teishoku (maguro...all kine) - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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We love eating here! Staff is awesome and sushi is great. My favorite place to order Yosenabe. read more

Maguro-Ya - Dessert - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This is a cozy little place and the food here is amazing. We came here without reservations and we're lucky to get seated right away as tables are limited. The service was great. We were greeted right away and was attentive the entire time. They made sure to check on us to see if we needed anything and always with a smile. In traditional Japanese style the meal came with little dishes and food quality was top notch. Would highly recommend except when I go so you don't take my table. :) read more

I just had the most amazing time at this Fantabulous sushi/Japanese restaurant! I have been here many times before and it's always been very good, but this time I took my wonderful assistant out for a Christmas/valentines lunch. She is totally vegan, so she ordered the vegan sushi a few days before hand, and we both eat it. It was one of the best meals I've ever had in my whole life! And take it from me, I am a real foodie from all over the world. This was phenomenal. Highly recommended. Going to do this much more often now. Thank you so so very much! read more

Maguro-Ya - Fantastic vegetarian sushi platter. Needs to be ordered a few days in advance and totally worth it! - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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If you like authentic Japanese food and fish, this place is a must try. They specialize in Maguro (Bluefin Tuna), but their menu is vast with lots of other authentic Japanese classics focusing around seafood. It's a small place, but cozy and relaxed. When I went, it seemed like mostly regulars who were dinning there that day. Since it was my first time checking out this place, I ordered their signature dish, the Maguro Zukushi Teishoku. It is a great sampling of tuna prepared in various ways and substantial in size. I thoroughly enjoyed it and I do recommend it for a first timer that is hungry. Freshness and quality is outstanding at Maguro-ya along with their friendly and attentive hospitality. As it is small, the seating is limited and probably not very comfortable for a group more than 4. Parking is also a challenge in the area. If you are lucky, you might find street parking in front, but make sure you have lots of quarters for the meter. There is also parking in the back that is operated as a municipal lot. read more

Maguro-Ya - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Great service and food. Posting this because no one posted the Spicy Maguro Poke Don. Excellent. Just warning that if you order the chicken you could be waiting for an extra 45 mins. read more

Maguro-Ya - Spicy Maguro Poke Don and Miso Soup - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Maguro-Ya is a great delight in the Kaimuki area of Oahu. The fish is so fresh and there is always fresh catch specials on the wall. The sushi chef is kind and in his element. Best sushi on the block for sure. read more

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I'd definitely come back again! We made a reservation easily for two one night and came to a fairly empty restaurant. The menu is very extensive and it took a while to nail down final contenders, but we decided on two of the dinner sets. He had the maguro three ways and I had an udon, tempura, sushi set. Both were great! The maguro set really had ahi four ways, and some were better than others, but we really liked how creative and different it was. I liked the raw and soy sauce option the best. The fried ones were hit or miss - some pieces were very very firm. I enjoyed all the items my teishoku offered. Tempura was really crispy, sushi was good and the udon was delightful. Pricing was fair and there was sooo much to choose from. It was actually hard to make a decision and don't forget the specials on the wall! Two other diners had whole fish teishoku - looked amazing! Service was excellent and our waiter was so friendly and helpful in reviewing the menu. The restaurant got busier later in our reservation, and we noticed that they had a lot in take-out orders. This is the type of old-school Japanese restaurant - don't expect a new-fangled sushi roll menu. read more

Our original plan was to have brunch at Sweet E's, but it started to pour and there was no parking in their lot. So my friend and I decided to go to Maguro Ya for lunch and this place did not disappoint. It was both our first time dining there and we were the first customers of the day. I ordered the moi kaarage set and my friend ordered the miso butter fish set. The miso soup was very yummy with good amounts of seaweed and tofu. The pickled veggies were nicely pickled and not overly sour. They served the whole moi fried and it was delicious with the dipping sauce. Even the rice was cooked perfectly. The fish was so big that I wasn't able to finish even half of it. My friend took it home with her since I was running around all day. My friends butter fish looked real tasty and she sure didn't leave a single piece of it. I will definitely be back, I want to try the grilled moi next time. We were lucky being the first to the restaurant bcs 5 mins after us, a bunch of other ppl came and filled up the restaurant. I would suggest making a reservation for dinner bcs the restaurant has limited seating read more

Maguro-Ya - Moi kaarage lunch set - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Quality of food... top notch at a fair price! Service great! Went last week and fortunate to be there again tonight! read more

Went there last week for dinner. We had a party of four. I ordered the assorted nigiri sushi. There were two pieces of maguro, tuna, nigiri. Both were extremely stringy, impossible to even swallow. The clam was mushy, obviously old. I would not advise ordering their sushi. read more

The service was ok, the servers are nice. I was there around 7 pm and I ordered the Big Sushi Plate...it turned out 1-2 pieces were not fresh, so, around 2 am, I got a little bit sick. read more

Maguro-Ya - Sushi plate (Don't remember the name) - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

It was ok. The tempura was light and crispy. The butterfish was ok...marinated with a strong mirin - I like my butterfish lightly marinated and grilled to perfection- The nigiri sushi was ok. All I can say is that its ok. I am spoiled by Yanagi and Yohei for reasonable sushi thats fresh- Service is slow and cashier was all annoyed because I ordered something to go and asked to see if itvwas ready 5 minutes later - she just said. next time order earlier and placed the check on the table without a word. read more

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I've been coming here with my family for YEARS! special occasions? Maguro-ya. Missing good tempura? Maguro-ya. Just craving authentic Japanese food? Maguro-ya!! The food is always amazing and authentically Japanese. The staff is always welcoming and knowledgeable about what's best for the season. And the restaurants always feels like a second home when all the staff greets you. I recommended making a reservation which is simple and is much quicker service than waiting. read more

Maguro-Ya - Tokujo Nigiri and Triple Combo Teishoku with Steak - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Best sushi...Shawn is the best. He was welcoming and gave me new things to try. My guest really enjoyed the food and his service.

Only order 1 item here at Maguro Ya. Maguro Zukushi Teishoku. Tuna prepared 3 different ways. One of the better complete meals from a restaurant here on the island. The only thing I can point to is how much the price has increased of this menu item. Seems like every year the price goes up by at least $1.50. Other than that, head over to this restaurant and give it a try. read more

Maguro-Ya - Maguro Zukushi - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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My family has eaten at Maguro-Ya since as long as I can remember and we LOVE the food there! We always eat there for special occasions. We scheduled a reservation this past Saturday, and got seated right away. But, while we were ordering, we noticed something moving up above the cashier counter. IT WAS A RAT'S TAIL! It kept moving as we were ordering and we told the staff about it, but the waitress said "Sorry, there's nothing we can do about that!" Are you f***ing serious?!? I know most restaurants probably have rats but this was a huge one! There's probably a whole family of them that come out at night!! Safe to say, my family won't be eating here again! So sad because we are loyal customers! I have a video but YELP isn't letting me upload my video, only this pic read more

Maguro-Ya - look to the right of the speaker. can you see it? - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I haven't been here in ages and I'm so happy they are still here surviving this pandemic. I had good food with go company. I loved the rice & fish ratio. The slice of fish is bigger than the rice. The raw fish is so fresh & tasty. I wouldn't order the kakuni again though. It was a little too sweet for our palette. Service was on point. Price, I thought was reasonable. Reservation is recommended. read more

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My step dad and I had plans to eat dinner last night and we were going to go to Kikue, but found out they were closed so we just walked along Waialae and decided to go here. Definitely recommend making reservations because every other table is unavailable due to the 6ft social distancing rule. They were able to sit us at the sushi bar, which we were okay with that and grateful someone could take us in. My dad ordered the Magurozukushi set and I ordered a chawanmushi and the sushi and noodle set. The magurozukushi set was so big, my dad could not finish it. The sushi and noodle set was also a decent size. I ordered it with cold udon, which is a favorite of mine, and it came with two pieces of tekka maki, and one ika, hamachi, and ahi nigiri. I LOVED the chawanmushi! Definitely would recommend that when you come here. Service was great, they were very attentive. read more

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Good food, pleasant ambiance, extensive menu. Everyone enjoyed their meal. Would recommend for anyone who likes authentic Japanese cuisine.

Once you step into Maguro-ya, feels like you are in Japan. The crowd is all Japanese, some local and some Japanese speakers. We lucky to be able to grab the last table for 3 without a reservation on Sunday night. There is street parking and also the big lot behind the restaurant available. We ordered the sashimi/tempura teishoku, a half order of the spicy ahi Don, and the ahi teishoku. The spicy ahi was interesting and different from most places. The rice is on the bottom and there is a layer of lettuce and the fish is on top of the lettuce. Another difference is that they put peanuts in their spicy ahi. NEVER had that before! We didn't care for it in the spicy ahi. The service was okay, nothing really bad and nothing outstanding. read more

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I should start off by stating that Maguro-ya is not bad, and in fact may be worth a visit. In a market that has dozens of very good sushi restaurants to choose from, Maguro-ya is around the middle of the pack. We visited for takeout on a weekend afternoon. The parking lot behind the restaurant had ample paid parking, and there are several other restaurants to choose from nearby. The restaurant itself is small, while the menu offers a good selection. They have a separate takeout-only menu, while the dine-in menu is also available for takeout. Sushi in Hawaii comes with an expectation of good fish, and Maguro-ya served good quality fish in appropriate portions. The presentation of our sushi bento was good, in the standard bento box. The flavors of the fish were also good, and generally fresh. My only real complaint is that the quality of the sushi did not justify the prices. The sushi bentos were about $25 each; Sasabune was offering $30 sushi bentos with higher quality fish and much more artistry in the presentation. Without anything else making Maguro-ya special, they simply do not fare well in competition with other sushi spots. The ultimate verdict is that Maguro-ya is just a not bad choice in a market dominated by excellent choices. read more

Maguro-Ya - Deluxe sushi bento - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

A very nice, small Japanese restaurant with excellent service and food. Very large menu of favorites from sushi, sashimi and teishoku. The staff is very respectful and make sure your visit is enjoyed. Good sized portions. Highly recommend. They will take a reservation if you call ahead. read more

Ate the Maguro Zukushi Teishoku and assorted sushi. All of it was delicious! Service was fast and friendly. Felt like eating in Japan. Recommend to all read more

Maguro-Ya - Maguro Zukushi Teishoku - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Hello I just went here for Valentines. Last minute reservations and was surprised that they could accommodate. However, as nice as they are there, the Nigiri was clearly old. It tasted and looked like it was prepared the day or 2 before. Good customer service, but unfortunately bad food. You might get lucky and have fresh fish, but for us it was very disappointing. I can't recommend this place after an experience like that. Especially for $300. Sorry. read more

We enjoy coming here more for a treat. It is a little on the pricier side, but it is always delicious. There is a good assortment in the maguro zukushi teishoku that I usually get. I like the fried maguro portion which is like ahi katsu. There are few newer workers now than before, and it takes a bit long to get dishes, like the butterfish. It's a smaller restaurant and rather popular they gets some reservations, so you need to be ready for that. However, we enjoy it a lot though. It's also convenient with the parking. There are many different little things to try with the teishoku. We will continue to come here for sure. read more

Maguro-Ya - Maguro zukushi teishoku - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Wife and I chose Japanese Sushi third night in a row. No complaints just love it. Checked-in at Maguro Ya. A low flat rate public parking in back. Was greeted by chef's in the back counter. Also had a well knowledgeable waitress who informed us of the most fresh fish nigiri appetizer, we had Chu Toro and Salmon. It was incredible. For main dish, I had the Triple Combo Sashimi, Tempura, and Steak. Had the steak done medium-rare should have been Medium, it was a little chewy. The wife had Salmon Belly Shioyaki Teishoku. The Salmon was very soft. It would just melt in your mouth. The price was average ranging from $25.00-$35.00 a Teishoku. Our dessert was Fresh and Sweet Strawberries from Japan along side Green Tea Ice Cream. We just lucked out, it was the last strawberries. read more

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