Every single time I visit Manoa Sushi, I ALWAYS get the Dynamite Maki. And every time I eat it, I always have an ethereal out of body experience. The Dynamite Maki is basically a tempura roll with cucumbers and topped with spicy ahi. It may sound simple but the shrimp tempura IS ALWAYS FRESH. So when you're eating it, you are met with the most satisfying crunch and burst of tempura and spicy ahi flavor. It's such a refreshing roll and my monthly guilty pleasure. If there was one food in the world I'd marry it's this roll right here. What you're looking at is perfection and beauty. The service is also always impeccable as well. You're met with a friendly smile and very fast service. If you're in the area and don't know what to eat and need something to go, you can either call ahead or in person to eat inside or on the go. read more

Manoa Sushi - Dynamite Maki - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Manoa Sushi offers a quick stop to get sushi, donburis, and catering plates. The workers were so friendly and kind and the food came out fast. I got the Crunch Don, which was a little pricey for how much spicy ahi was on top, but I loved the crispy, flavorful vegetable tempura on top! Vibe: The restaurant has a handful of tables inside, but there is also seating that can be found outside throughout Manoa Marketplace. They have canned/bottled drinks, which makes Manoa Sushi a perfect place to grab a quick bite to eat. Parking: Manoa Marketplace has a huge free parking lot. Although it can get busy during lunch/dinner hours, usually it isn't hard to find a stall. read more

Manoa Sushi - Crunch Don - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Terrible ahi . ( old and brown) I would be embarrassed serving this to my customers. Looks like weeks old fish. Rice has hardly any vinegar taste. Avacado was not ripe. (Green and hard)I ordered a lunch bento. And a spicy ahi bento with chicken katsu. Spicy ahi had no taste. Just spicy. Paid $31. read more

Hubby was hungry and got a Manoa Tempura bento. Portion was just right for snack before having dinner. Service was great. There are a few tables to can enjoy your food. read more

Manoa Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Cubed ahi bowls are an acquired taste, but I have no complaints about the quality of the seafood. I do think their bowls are a better deal than the hand rolls in terms of quantity, but everything is well made and their menu is sizable. They are fast and easy to dine in or take out. read more

Food is of a decent quality. The crunch don is what usually go for and for $15, it's quite small, but at least it's fresh. Service is ok. Friendly faces overall. But they do let you know in a passive way that they aren't happy with it if you choose not to tip (as it's a takeout place). Aka- face drops when you hit no tip, lol. Tipping is customary and dependent on service. I don't tip if there's no sit down service period. If you make me a coffee or go above and beyond, absolutely. But don't expect that as a must. This country is going out of control with the tipping culture read more

I wanted to like this place. I've actually been here before and I thought I'd give them another shot since I was in the area. It seems like they had some renovations because the interior is really nice and there are quite a few tables to sit at, but it smells kinda funny inside. If it's a nice day, it might be nice to sit outside. I ordered the crunch don, which I guess is kinda what they're known for. My first bite was great. The veggie tempura is cut into bite sized pieces. It was very crunchy and there was a delicious sauce drizzled on it. There was quite a lot of spicy ahi on top, but the texture was kinda weird, like I was questioning if it really was ahi. It was probably frozen, but I've had previously frozen ahi that doesn't taste quite like what I had at Manoa sushi. The service was pleasant and they made my order quickly. They have a credit card minimum like a lot of mom and pop places. I think I'd come back to get something other than poke. I wonder if they do a crunch don without the poke..... prices for bowls and rolls seem normal compared to other places. Everything is expensive nowadays. Manoa marketplace isn't my favorite place to park, but there are quite a lot of different places to eat here. read more

As someone that loves sushi, I don't recommend. We ordered 2 spicy ahi handrolls (along with other handrolls) and the ahi was not only pre-frozen, but the texture was TOUGH and color was not appealing. We took 1 bite and didn't even continue eating it, including the 2nd ahi hand roll. What a waste:( Tho it's my fault as I should've asked beforehand if it was fresh or pre-frozen. We also ordered a shrimp tempura handroll and salmon handroll and those were alright. But I'm definitely not going back.. read more

Had the Spicy Ahi Don and it hit the spot for lunch after a job of installing window screens. The fish was fresh and the side vegetables too. The rice was cooked perfectly to my liking. Unfortunately, I forgot to take a pic of the bowl, lol. read more

Got the crunch don. It was overpriced and the rice was kinda hard and not sushi rice. What a disappointment

I was craving some spicy ahi today and I wanted to go somewhere close. So I decided to try out Manoa Sushi! I've been told that their Crunch Bowls are SUPER good, but it's not what I expected. ***What I ordered **Crunch Don ~ (5/10) The spicy ahi sits on top of a vegetable pancake. The pancake was a little soggy and the fish quality wasn't the best. Although, this isn't bad for a quick on the go food! Honestly, I'm glad that the rice wasn't dry either! Overall, I would come here if I need a quick fix in the area, but other than that I don't think I will be coming here very often. read more

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What a pretty good place. I have been craving for a good poke bowl. And I believe I just found it!! The Crunch Don was amazing. Love the freshness and the flavor. I would for sure come back. read more

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My husband ordered sushi from here forgetting that I told him it's expensive and not worth what you get. I had to throw away a bunch of sushi that he ordered yesterday because the rice was old and hard and the fish was not worth eating. He spent over $40 and I only got to eat half of it yesterday which wasn't the best quality. read more

Delicious & fresh sushi. My kids love the keiki bento boxes. We come here to get quick and good sushi!

I have been going to this place for years. Their customer service is always wonderful. The ambiance in there is a very traditional Japanese homestyle. One of my favorites is called the crunch don. I highly recommend this place! read more

We've passed by Manoa Sushi numerous times on our many visits to Manoa Marketplace. We're usually there fairly early - to go shopping at the Farmer's Market or to pick up some breakfasty things at Brug or Fendu, and Manoa Sushi isn't typically open at that time. So, the other day, as lunch time approached and our daughters were craving sushi, we figured we'd head there to give them a try (instead of going to one of our standard sushi stops). We ordered: tamago, inari, crunch don, and veg tempura curry. Tamago and inari are pretty basic, so it's hard to mess those up in my opinion. Although, having said that, our girls are tamago snobs and have the criticized the taste of the tamago from some other places. Happy to say that Manoa Sushi's tamago satisfied their discerning palates. The other items were so-so. The veg tempura in the crunch don and veg tempura curry were a little bland. So was the poke on the crunch don. The flavor on the curry was ok. Not the best we've had, but also not the worst. Shop was very clean. Service was very pleasant, especially since communicating through masks and broken English (them, not me) can be challenging. Food was ready quickly. Since we were getting take out, they put the curry in a separate container - instead of pouring it on the tempura and having it get soggy. Wasn't expecting that. Very thoughtful. Oddly, there's a $ minimum to pay with a credit card. Really? COVID protocols - Masks for customers and staff. No indoor seating/dining. Take-out only. Support local businesses! read more

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Stopped by to pick up sushi for lunch. Ordered the rainbow maki, a California hand roll and a spicy vegetable hand roll. The rainbow maki was definitely a mouthful. The rice was bland. No sushi rice flavor that I like. The hand rolls were better, and I enjoyed the spicy vegetable roll overall. Service was good and there are seats and tables for indoor eating. . No pictures taken. read more

Save your money and go buy your poke at Safeway or Off the Hook. My picky child who only likes Tamago nigiri insisted I purchased his lunch from here. $6 is such a rip off for some thin egg slices. Only 3 pieces! Also, is there a Nori Shortage? The amount of Nori used is laughable. Idk how people afford sushi here. Their outdoor menu has no prices, it forces you to go inside. Avoid. read more

Manoa Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Love love love this place especially for their crunch don. If you can't handle heat, stay away from their spicy ahi because it packs a punch (keep a glass of water nearby). Their prices are pretty high but you get what you pay for and it satisfies all your sushi cravings. They also have signs saying that there's a 15$ minimum if you want to pay card but my meal was 13$ and they still accepted my card transaction. read more

Manoa Sushi - Crunch don! - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

It's hit or miss here. The prices are rather high, and to pay by credit card, the total has to be at least $10 or $15. Quality of the sushi rolls is not bad, though. I haven't been able to find a decent spicy veggie roll, and I don't mind too much paying $3.29 (or so) for one. Except the one time I went on Sunday and they ran out of avocado. Went back on Monday evening and bought one to go, because they were very clearly put out that I came in at 6:40pm, supposed to close at 6:50pm). There was a sign on all the tables- not allowed to dine in after 6:30pm. Hmmm. My handroll was done in record time, like 2 minutes, if even, and as soon as I stepped out at 6:45pm, they closed shop. It's strange because during the daytime, the cashiers are always friendly and helpful. Anyway I got home and saw that my handroll sort of shrunk. If they continue being surly and cheap, I may not want to come back. read more

Manoa Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Always amazing service and food when coming here. Our go to will always be their crunch don.

Decent takeout sushi place. They have various selections of nigiri, bentos and rolls available. They are made fresh to order. The service was also great. I got the dinner bento which had 9 pieces of sushi and was pretty decent for the price. read more

The ikura chiraishi bowl is not as good as it looks. The ika tasted fishy. The slices were so thin. The tamago slice was so thin that it fell apart. The rice was not flavorful enough. It was sushi rice but it was missing something. Probably not coming back here although the service was fast. read more

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Came here on a whim when I was in the Manoa area with my friend. I always come to Manoa Marketplace, but have never thought to try out Manoa Sushi! Bottom line: the spicy ahi bowl I had wasn't anything that blew me away, but it is still a great option if you're in the area! Food: I got a classic spicy ahi bowl which I think is always a great judge of a poke place. The spicy ahi was chopped into pretty small cubes (I normally like larger pieces of fish) and coated with a classic spicy ahi sauce. The poke was served on a bed of sushi rice and cucumbers and takuan on the side - added a fresh crunch! Service/Ambiance/Price: It is a takeout stop, super casual. No indoor seating due to COVID. I would recommend ordering on the phone if you're in a rush because there were at least 3 others waiting for their order when we got there. Price is pretty on par with other poke bowl spots. Parking: Lots of parking in Manoa Marketplace! read more

Manoa Sushi - the classic - spicy ahi bowl - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Home in the wall spot in Manoa Valley. My go to is always the Crunch Don super yummy and crunchy with good ahi. Only tip is it could use a bit more sauce read more

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So stingy. $12 bowl was only 1 inch deep. Barely any rice or poke. They need to reassess what is a fair amount for the price. I would pay $5 for this. I could be more full with a spam musubi. Is disappointing if places give a lot of rice and just make the top have poke so it looks full. This place decides to charge a lot and not even fake it. Just give you so little rice and poke. Never going back. read more

Manoa Sushi - Look at this stingy $12 bowl only 1 inch depth. Never going back. - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I love Manoa Sushi! I used to always come here after school on Fridays. The dynamite sushi is my favorite, and it's so tasty and flavorful, with just the right amount of spice. The staff there is always fun and accommodating, and they make sure their sushi is always freshly served! read more

My boyfriend and I heard of this place from his friends. We were in the area getting crepes and decided to grab a crunch don from Manoa Sushi since we were extra hungry. There was no dine-in option due to COVID so the restaurant itself was very empty. Just a couple of fridges and the front cashier area with the kitchen hidden in the back. Very clean. We ordered a crunch don and I was disappointed that they didn't take Discover. They also have a $10 minimum fee for credit and debit cards, which was a bit high considering all the other places with a minimum charge that I've been to has the minimum at $5. I had to walk back to my car to get a different card but thankfully, they completed the order in the meantime. I appreciated that they trusted my pending payment and had the food ready to go before I got there. The food came in a bowl with tight plastic wrapping. The vegetable tempura included in the crunch don was crispy and pretty good. However, the spicy ahi wasn't my favorite. While it was spicy for sure, I feel like it lacked flavor. It didn't feel like I was eating spicy ahi. I couldn't taste the actual ahi or the seasoning. All I tasted was spicy. It wasn't overly spicy either, it was quite comparable to any other spicy ahi in terms of spice level. This crunch bowl costed $11.01 after tax, which I thought was on the pricier end but that could be because it included vegetable tempura. Unfortunately this place will not be my go-to. read more

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For a roll to be around $15 I expect way more toppings than rice. Not worth coming back, poor investment read more

Manoa Sushi - four sushi rolls in a plastic container - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This place is such a hidden gem! The food came out quickly and the staff was friendly. We ordered the salmon nigiri, spicy ahi don, and crunch don. The salmon nigiri comes with 3 pieces. The salmon itself was good but I didn't like the rice to salmon ratio. That was the only issue I had for this place, everything else was great. It was a lot of rice for the slice of salmon that was on top of it. The spicy ahi bowl is always a go to and if you like spicy you'll love this bowl! The spice level is just right. It comes with cucumbers and takuan (yellow radish). I ordered the crunch don. This was ALWAYS my favorite. It's vegetable tempura and spicy ahi on top of rice. You need to try this! Great food, and great service! read more

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Coming in on a Wednesday afternoon, I was ready to eat some good poke. My friend recommended me this poke spot and told me to not look at their yelp rating since he knows I love to check yelp before going to a place! Well I got their crunch don and my first thought was eh it doesn't look too appealing. However, the tempura they put inside is a great addition to the bowl. I really wish they put more fish inside it seems like a small scoop which isn't enough! The taste of the bowl is really good and I truly believe this place deserves more stars than it has. This place has potential and deserves more credit read more

Sushi here is okay. For the price, I rather go somewhere else for better quality. BUT. This location is convenient for me so convenience trumps over all. My son likes their California roll and their shrimp tempura roll. Sometimes when I come and the owner is there. She is not very welcoming. But oh well, maybe her face is just naturally salty. Who knows. All in all, if I need a quick sushi fix I'd come here if i wanna be lazy and not make that extra walk and go to Waipuna sushi instead. read more

ended up at manoa marketplace while trying to figure out what to eat for lunch. wanted something "fresher", so decided on sushi. ended up getting the katsu spicy combo since it looked good on the menu. came out to just over $10 for the little bento. it was cute. but on the smaller side. barely over 100g of katsu, which reminded me of a mochiko breading instead of a more traditional crispy flaky crunchy panko style. chicken meat looked really tiny and slim on the inside, but at least it had good flavor. the side of spicy ahi had a good spice to it, though also very small. barely over 1oz of poke. came on a big bed of rice with furikake and 2 takuan. overall a very cute bento, and very reminiscent of more traditional japanese style as far as presentation and portions go. read more

Tempura and rice is yummy! But the ahi isn't fresh. Quality needs to get better if they want to stay afloat unfortunately.

From out of town.. my friend convinced me to come. Got the crunch don. Was not expecting to be this good. I use Yelp for everything, this restaurant deserves at least 4 stars maybe even 4.5. Don't listen to other 3 star reviews. Very happy. read more

Crunchdon is the best!!! I love the tempura with the poke! I always stop here when I'm in the Manoa area!

Tried this spot on a recommendation to try their crunch don to compare against Sushi Man Hawaii Kai which I love. Called ahead and was aware of the $15 cc minimum which is ridiculous in this day and age. Walking in on a Saturday at 1230 expected at least a line but no one was there and the cashier looked bored. Upon getting home 20 minutes later opened the container to a much smaller crunch don then I'm used to. Spicy ahi on top lacked flavor and wasn't even remotely spicy. Vegetable tempura was decent but tasted greasy. Rice was okay, nothing special. Overall it wasn't terrible but I wouldn't go back nor would I recommend it. There's better sushi elsewhere. read more

I love this place. They never disappoint. I love their crunch dons, it's so filling. One of my top 5 sushi places.

Today I bought 3 platters to give for Christmas and 1 for my family,so total 4... so disappointed. I'm embarrassed that I gave sushi that was subpar. I should have tried it first vs going by the reviews. The rice was dry and there was no flavor! They got a one for customer service. read more

This is the best poke bowl on island. It's run by super sweet and helpful aunties. There's lots of options and it's always ready super fast. Definitely would recommend!! read more

Manoa Sushi - Crunch Don - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii