Loved everything from this experience from the greetings at the host stand to the end of our dinner…read more. The local ahi was definitely fresh and delicious, loved all the ingredients in it . I will say it's definitely a bigger portion than it looks in photos, straight up poke filled us up really quickly. Crab fried rice was surprisingly so good, I wish they made it into a main instead of a side . The rolls at super good here , simple but cut very thick and could've been cut smaller . The hamachi (i think) roll was my favorite . Of course the property is amazing and they have a opae ula pond at the entrance of restaurant.

Dinner here is always a delightful experience. The service is welcoming and warm and bubbly. The…read moresunset ocean view is stunning. The food and drinks are above average - fresh, local, and creative. Is it all worth the $$$$? You will have to decide for yourself. Example dinner : $378 for two people. Shared entree. Two appetizers. Chocolate dessert. One traditional Mai Tai and three glasses of wine. Amuse bouche. Two little dessert nougat. Sourdough with whipped garlic butter and black sea salt.

Beautiful experience of carefully prepared food with delicious flavors. You are greeted at seating…read moretime and taken to your table. Limited reservations make this a cozy and intimate setting. The atmosphere of the dining area is like you are in someone's home. The sake included in the meal was so smooth and balanced, great way to start everything off. Each course is well thought out, beautifully presented and explained. Flavors were fresh and layered, uniquely different from things we have tasted before. We ordered a couple extra glasses of sake to have with our meal, one aged and one just finished a few days before. Both were delicious. Definitely a splurge but we enjoyed it very much!

This was a treat, very personal. The sake was very very good, I enjoyed being able to try all the…read moredifferent kinds at once. The food was also very good! My favorite part was being able to learn from the owner though, and learn about the sake.

Loved our visit to Sushi Sam's! I recommend making reservations as it is a smaller restaurant and…read morevery popular. I ordered the deluxe chirashi lunch set and it was delicious! The fish was all very fresh and it came with miso soup. We also ordered some appetizers for the table and every item was a hit. Service was top notch! They are located in a smaller complex so parking can be tight.

Great service, even better quality sushi!…read more Highly recommend making a reservation. They do take walk ins. But may push you to finish faster than you'd like, so the table can be cleared for an incoming reservation. Would like to see a Omakase style of offering for those sitting at the sushi bar. Overall very good food, and service.

Unusual layout with the dining area straddling the sushi and ramen kitchen. Additional patio…read moreseating was also available, however the evening was warm and humid so we opted for a table indoors. Traditional Japanese decor - nothing surprising here. Service after being seated was friendly and helpful in suggesting an alternate to replace an appetizer they were out of. The Asahi was cold and crisp. Edamame bathed in a not too spicy chili sauce along with an order of fresh jalapeño hamachi. Several rolls later (Mongoose, dragon, Mauna Kea, rainbow, salmon avocado), still curious, we tried a tiger roll. WOW - a truly, enjoyable sushi experience! Thank you Izakaya Shiono Kona! Domo arigato.

We got takeout and had the Vege Tempura, Vege Ramen, Vege Roll and Avocado Cucumber roll…read more This seems like a lot but it's good for 2 adults. Food is very light, tasty and well made. We also had the Matcha Shiratama Zenzai for dessert. It was awesome. Great combination of flavours. Everything is reasonably priced. I would definitely recommend it. Parking is street side and based on availability.

Best place to go for lunch, cheaper and good quality, surprise it has few customers, aread more

Sashimi and Sushi was good! Fresh fish. Wasabi was junk. Ramen was ok. Taste like S&S. Service was…read moreslow. Ambiance was nice. Ac cold!

This spot is such a gem! We got a reservation and there are maybe 5 tables in there so we wouldn't…read morehave been able to eat there without one. The owner is lovely and helped us with decisions on the menu. Everything is incredibly fresh and it's a nice quiet spot. The vegetable tempura was great, we had some good rolls and sushi/sashimi. Great spot if you're in the area!

Sushi Hana delivers an exceptional omakase experience that showcases the quality and freshness of…read morepremium seafood sourced directly from Japan. Each course is thoughtfully prepared, allowing the natural flavors and textures of the fish to shine without unnecessary embellishments. From buttery otoro and delicate seasonal white fish to perfectly balanced uni and sweet scallops, every bite reflects Chef Haruki's attention to detail and commitment to authenticity. The progression of the meal is well-paced, introducing a variety of seasonal specialties. The intimate atmosphere and attentive service create a welcoming dining experience, with Etsuko taking the time to explain the origin and preparation of each piece. It's clear that Sushi Hana prioritizes both craftsmanship and high-quality ingredients. We throughly enjoyed our omakase experience and will do it again in a heartbeat!

Found this place in Yelp while searching for a place to eat in the area. The town was highly…read morerecommended by our tour guide to check out. Naturally, we'd need a good place to eat as well :) Japanese food sounded good and was a break from all the pork we'd been eating. This place did not disappoint, and we got there at a good time. Within 20 minutes, there were groups of patrons waiting for a table. It got really crowded inside. We ordered sashimi (came with hamachi, salmon, tuna), New York strip kushiyaki, and the black cod. The beef tasted very high quality, and the fish was so fresh. The sashimi pieces were quite generous too. The black cod is slightly on the sweeter side for me but still enjoyable and so melt-in-your mouth tender. The staff was very busy, and they looked understaffed. The space is a bit small, so it can fill up quickly. It's definitely worth trying though! High quality food without the high prices. Glad we were able to make it here during our vacation.

CUTE VIBE. GREAT STAFF. DELIGHTFUL FOOD…read more I reviewed the pics online and saw the chirashi bowl. Honestly, such a great choice. The food was so refreshing and good. Truly thrilled we found this place. 10/10 going again.

I went here for lunch on my second day in Kona. It's a little Japanese restaurant tucked away in a…read morecluster of shops, but we were greeted warmly when we came in. There isn't a whole lot of seating inside, but we came early so there wasn't any difficulty getting a table. There are fans inside but no A/C, so it wasn't remarkably cooler inside than it was outside but still much nicer than being out in the sun. The waitress gave us a menu and also showed us some specials that were written on a whiteboard in the store. I thought the prices were incredibly fair and would have ordered more food if I was hungrier, but I ended up getting their special rice bowl and my husband ordered a tempura udon. The service was fairly quick and we got some ice water at the dispenser at the front of the store, which was very refreshing. The tempura udon my husband had very flavorful broth and the shrimp tempura was nice and juicy inside. My rice bowl was very substantial and was quick to fill me up. The fish was incredibly fresh, the rice nice and fluffy, and the green onions and seaweed salad were refreshing. The wasabi added a good kick and the ginger was a wonderful palate cleanser in between bites. I had such a lovely time here and the entire kitchen staff bid us goodbye when we left. I would love to come back another time when I have the chance!

We needed a to-go order within walking distance of our visit to Kailua-Kona. Could be hard to spot…read moreat night since it is tucked into a business complex, but look for the sandwich board on the sidewalk to point you into the right place. Phoned in the request and arrived a little earlier than quoted time. Our order was ready moments later. Pleasant family run business. Ordered family roll combo and family sashimi combo. Good, fresh quality fish with rolls cut on bias for some character. Easily fed the four of us back at the resort. Arigato!

Best omakase deal ever! What an incredible meal…read more Here are the 8 dishes we got from the omakase: Mustard greens with ponzu - best ponzu ever!!! We were drinking it at the end. Loved the flavors of the mustard greens, katsuo and nori flakes. 5 stars! Agedashi tofu - nice light crispy battered soft tofu pieces in a slightly sweet dashi. We ordered a larger serving for our kiddo and he smashed it. 5 stars. Miso soup - wonderful katsuo flavor in the soup highlighted by the mitsuba. So tasty. 5 stars. Tempura - perfect pieces of asparagus, carrot, eggplant mushroom, and shrimp. Not super oily and perfectly cooked. 5 stars! Sashimi - we dove into this so quick I didn't get a pic, but there were 2-3 pieces each of hamachi, mackerel, kanpachi and tuna. I usually don't like mackerel but I scarfed up this one! Absolutely perfect. 5++ stars. Hand roll - missed the pic here too since we were so excited to have ootoro in a hand roll!!! It had the makings of a spicy tuna but with the extra special ootoro. Fish was all the way to the bottom of the roll too! Sushi excellence. 5++++ stars!!! Sushi - this was a WOWWWWW dish!! Two pieces of hamachi, ootoro, seared hotate and uni (from Japan) nigiri. We couldn't believe we were getting ootoro and uni. Everything was so fresh and unbelievably good. 5+++++ stars!!!! Dessert -This wasn't mentioned in the menu for the omakase so I think it was just a kind complimentary item. It was interesting since it was the strawberry part of a ice cream sandwich with some whipped cream and strawberries. Kiddo loved it! It's rare when you can get quality food at a good price. The online omakase menu description did not do justice to what was served. I wish I had made multiple reservations here! Chef Seiji and his wife are absolutely wonderful and you can tell everything is made with love. It's such a small place with 4 tables but they've got to be the best sushi on the island! I'm guessing they're going to want to retire at some point so get here fast!!!

Small, cute Japanese restaurant . Very polite . The sushi was excellent! The owners are really…read morefriendly and accommodating. Been too there cute restaurant many times.

1st time trying. Super crowded but food came out fast. Onolicious and reasonable. Sat at the…read morecounter and we had good service. Enjoyed our dinner

This tiny Shiono counter is in KTA Kona, in case you were wondering. We love the bentos and musubis…read morehere-- one of our favorite go to "grab and go" places in Kona. Their fish is fresh, (miso butterfish bento is my fave there) and musbis are 'ONO! Prices are not bad too. Definitely worth stopping by if you're in town and looking for something fast and fresh.