Best rolls on the island!! I had a spicy crunchy dragon roll!! Delicious. We drove to this tiny little food truck location and it is a super cute little hang out space. I wish I had more time to try more rolls. read more

Oao - Spicy crunchy dragon Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

What a great find in Wailea!! We stopped in for a late lunch after a beach day and were pleasantly surprised with the quality of food here. We didn't realize it was happy hour and what a bonus it was. The location is in a strip mall and we were able to go into a few other local shops afterwards which was really nice. The service was good and our waiter had great recommendations that we followed and were very pleased. We started with a cocktail and my mai tai with Lilikoi foam was phenomenal. We ordered several sushi rolls, the rock shrimp tempura, the hamachi carpaccio, the spicy tuna rice cake, edamame and everything was phenomenal. I have already shared this place with friends coming next month and excited to see what they think. read more

Oao - Hamachi carpaccio and spicy tuna rice cake - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

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Well run top to bottom. Been twice to confirm. From welcome to thank you, Top Notch! The food is fresh, innovative and delicious! The service incredible and the team looks like they Love working at OAO. Cheers to much success! read more

Oao - Top 10 experience I have ever enjoyed.....Hawaii or Japan. Come enjoy Chef J.R. And the OAO, "WOW" experience. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

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The food was delicious. If you want good sushi this place is to go. They ran out of Uni but ordered fatty tuna and it was so good that, melts in your mouth. The drinks and service were excellent. The atmosphere was cozy. We sat at the high-top bar, and our bartender, Bronzie, gave us a lot of recommendations to try out. We enjoyed celebrating our 10-year anniversary here. read more

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Went for happy hour which is everyday from 12-5. The sushi is awesome and the HH deals rock. Came back multiple times for their crispy rice cakes. Buddha at the sushi bar was super friendly and recommended all the freshest fish. Definitely will be back! Make a reservation if you plan on eating here for dinner! read more

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Everything was amazing. Fast service food was ono, sushi super fresh. Service was spot on. Great ambiance. They didn't have their liquor license yet, but we enjoyed their mocktails, and we added the twist Will definitely go back read more

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Great service and delicious fresh sushi! Cute restaurant will definitely return when back in Maui!

Went on spontaneous date night with the wifey and ended up at Oao. Got there around 4 and got greeted with aloha right away from manager Kevin. Happy hour time, never had reservations but was able to walk in no problem. Menu has quite a bit of selection from Sushi to small plates and even entrees. We were there on a mission and ordered the Hamachi Carpaccio, Spicy Salmon roll, Softshell Crab roll, kanpachi sashimi, and one of the special off menu rolls-"firecracker"? O A O - that's pronounced "oh wow" btw. Everything super fresh and super flavorful. Me and wife went on a tangent once or twice of the technicalities of the pidgin term "broke da mouth". Favorite was the Hamachi Carpaccio hands down. Finished with the Ube Pot de Creme. Sweet dessert but nice pops of brightness from the fresh fruit. Will definitely be back and can't wait for the bar to open up, we ordered an NA and some hot tea - at this moment they're still awaiting permits - my only disappointment on this visit was not bringing some beer or sake since it's BYOB right now. (Best to call if you plan to though since it sounds like permits happening soon) Pro tip: Parking can be tough as it's a busy little shopping center with multiple restaurants, offices, etc. Make like Costco and stalk. read more

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This place is great! Skip Monkeypod and go straight to Oao. We went to Monkeypod on recommendations from a friend and it was mediocre. This place is around the corner and SO MUCH BETTER. Ask the sushi chef about the freshest catch of the day and get some sashimi. We loved the avocado ahi hand roll. Highly recommend the wings and the tempura shrimp appetizer, too! Delicious! Plus they have Maui Brewing IPAs. We are from SF and we went here twice during our time in Maui. Reduced prices during happy hour so we headed over after snorkeling. Great find! read more

We went to Oao because our mom doesn't like raw fish but me and my sister wanted sushi, so since Oao was a sushi and Japanese grill we thought it was perfect for us. However, the grill options were limited and wasn't that well cooked (she got the teriyaki chicken and it pretty hard to chew). The sushi was amazing and fresh, but falls a little short of the price you pay. read more

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The hamachi Serrano roll is AMAZING! Very different flavors than what I have had in sushi rolls anywhere else. We loved it. The yellowtail Jalapeño was also amazing - think it's called hamachi carpaccio on the menu - but their homemade ponzu was sooooo yummy!!!! The wagu appetizer was really good as well, but personally I would have preferred it warm or room temp instead of chilled since it was seared. We are here for a week and plan to go back again tonight - so really only have great things to say. read more

Food: Every dish was delicious, savory, fresh! Get the firecracker roll! Service: The restaurant was busy around 7pm. We didn't have a reservation, but the hostess accommodated us and was able to get us a table promptly. Once seated, we were greeted by our server Jerome along with the menu. He was great! Attentive and friendly. Ambiance: great, casual dressy vibes. Busy and lively. read more

I believe we came during a rush hour around 6:30, but the staff were still very attentive. Food didn't take long to prepare everything was sooo delicious. We personally don't like raw seafood but even the raw salmon was amazing!! The overall ambiance was great. The staff was so friendly and funny , our personal server was Iggy but everyone else were also awesome! We also got some desert it was delicious as expected. Wish we found this place sooner:) read more

Oao - dessert - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

Everything we tried was delicious! The sushi was so fresh and their sashimi melted in your mouth. Eldon was our server and he was quick, kind, and made us laugh! Highly recommend and can't wait to be a regular at their happy hours (: read more

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Great dishes and sashimi and more. They have an extensive menu with many options. Very fresh and the miso soup was also delectable. If you love seafood and sushi a must visit soon. No Rez needed but bring your own adult beverages. No liqueur license now but...coming soon! Nice touch you can sit outside and now extended their hours to 10pm on Saturdays- lovely interiors too! We will be back and placed our 1st order take out which was super easy on their website! YOU and your honey, fam and friends must try this new place for delish entrees and sushi! Go, pack up the kids and take a nice drive to Wailea for fresh fish and farm to table delectable grinds! Hope you love it as much as we did! Onolicious!!! read more

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This is the only place for sushi on Maui. Forget overpriced Nobx or Mxrimxtx. This is the place. The fish is the freshest. The staff are fun and love working together which just makes your night. Ronson, Justin, Ian, Caleb and Duane...and a welcoming hostess each and every time. read more

popular non traditional sushi spot with expensive specialty rolls Wailea Firecracker: lobster tempura, crab mix, avocado, kimchee ahi poke, cucumber, jalapeno, onion, unagi -- little overdone Tuna Emperor: tuna, cucumber, takuan, toro, kizami wasabi, green onion ponzu Hamachi Serrano: shrimp tempura crab mix, avocado, hamachi, jalapeño vinaigrette, sliced serrano pepper, micro greens -- best balance sautéed kale and mushroom, red pepper, garlic -- good shishito and edamame, hamachi nigiri, local, but not like traditional sushi rice. read more

The sushi...wow indeed! Fish so fresh you can almost taste the ocean! Very clean and quiet little place. Although I'm sure it gets packed. Our server was personable and informative. He answered our questions patiently. My only regret, we found this place toward the end of our trip. Hope to have time for a second visit. read more

Oao - The Spicy Crunch Dragon and White Dragon specialty rolls - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

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Oao is a hidden gem that offers an exceptional dining experience for sushi lovers. From the moment you step inside, the ambiance is inviting, with a perfect blend of modern decor and traditional Japanese elements. The menu is diverse, featuring a wide array of sushi rolls, sashimi, and nigiri. Each dish is beautifully presented, showcasing the chef's attention to detail. I highly recommend the duck from the entree section and rock tempura shrimp. The staff were nice and inviting as well! Go try it out! read more

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We loved it here ! Had two meals during our short stay. Great food and service and nice to be get out of the hotel zone.

The best sushi I've ever had. The fish was so incredibly fresh! Great service, small intimate spot, full bar - 10/10; be prepared to break your wallet in the best way possible. read more

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The good: Fantastic food! Everything was so flavorful! Awesome bartender Kevin! Tasty mock tails The bad: can't think of any Note: bring your wallet at dinner time and have a great time! Happy hours maybe a great way to check it out. read more

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Great dishes that came out surprisingly fast! Their kids menu was tasty for our little one and we enjoyed some nice rolls and appetizers. The service was also great and felt like a casual place with high quality food. They also have a food truck with similar options nearby in Kihei read more

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New hot spot for Japanese in Wailea that just opened in January 2023, and the word is getting out because the food and service are top notch. We ordered the crunchy dragon roll (tempura prawn topped with spicy tuna) which was fresh and so pleasantly warm, delicious! The unexpected, because we typically don't order it at a Japanese restaurant, highlight are the wings, so crisp, tender and perfectly juicy with a tangy soy glaze. The ribeye, tender perfection with an amazing unctuous sauce and crispy Brussels sprouts and luxe chimichurri sauce on the side. The broccolini side was a generous side to share. The staff are welcoming in this spot, easy to park right by the Wailea Shops. The dining room is dimly lit with a mauka view, and the mock tail list is fun, it's BYOB (huge plus). This is a family owned spot in Wailea with a separate spot in Kihei for to go, so check your GPS (the Wailea restaurant is right by the Monkeypod Cafe in Wailea) but Oao is an emerging must visit spot now. The staff seem hyper connected to the local cool people and so the proximity was fun to observe. Next time we are definitely ordering more read more

Oao - Fun bar area with an extensive mock tail menu and the super cool bar manager is a friend of the family owner - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

They have samurai sword, black and white asian paintings. Their ambiance is cool. Their soy sauce was kinda sweet and wasabi didn't even taste like wasabi. This place reminds me of a movie Kill Bill Fish quality wasn't bad.. price was Maui Wailea price...... If you don't know authentic Sushi but you want to spend good bucks to enjoy this amusement park feeling, u will like it lol..... It's Maui.... It's boujee island read more

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My friends took us to this new restaurant while we were visiting Maui.  The food was amazing.  We had 3 different sushi rolls and the lamb entree.  I especially loved the salmon sushi so fresh with ikura on top.  We enjoyed the chimichurri sauce on the miso lamb, it was so tender and not gammy at all.  We had the ube dessert with fresh fruits.  It was creamy and not too sweet.    The ambiance was very nice and classy and the staff were very helpful as this was our first time dinning in.  There was a lot of parking too.  I would come back to eat great Japanese food again. read more

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My wife and I spent our last night in Maui eating at Oao and WOW were we impressed. This was the best sushi and steak we have had on the island but most important were so attentive to our food allergy. Every item they brought out which was about 9 different menu options all were cleared by the servers and the chef. Our highlights were "broke da mouth" roll and the hamachi carpaccio, but what stole the show was the waygu tataki. This may have been my ignorance or the love that was in the air on my honeymoon, either way it was outrageous in flavor and an absolute memory of a meal. Dwayne "the pebble" also made a balanced old fashioned. I will never leave Maui without eating at OAO. That's a chimi rat 5 stars!!! read more

Oao - Broke da mouth roll, spicy edamame, waygu tataki - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

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Heard the news that Oao was opening up a restaurant in Wailea. In the Monkeypod parking lot, this corner unit has been missing an amazing food option. We waited a few days after the grand opening, came in around 6pm for 2 people and were seated. Let me say - the food came out so fast! I was blown away. The sushi chefs are top notch, the mocktails we're on point. Oysters, fresh fish, what more! I can't wait until they can serve cocktails at this location. Great date night spot. read more

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Great extra fresh sushi. Great service. Not inexpensive but full of people Recommended read more

Service was absolutely amazing! The servers made sure our waters were never empty. They were super kind. Dirty dishes would be cleared almost immediately. The restaurant itself was very clean, and had tons of cool decor. There was absolutely no fuss when asking to split the bill. Admittedly, it is a bit pricy but 10/10 worth the cost! Food was amazing and by far the best sushi I have ever had!!! 5 stars all the way. read more

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Great atmosphere, excellent sushi options, and service from Ian was TOP NOTCH! He was friendly and even gave us some wonderful local recommendations to check out while visiting! Highly recommend! read more

Best meal I've had on Maui ! I'm literally dreaming about my next time we'll get to eat here. We've eaten at the best restaurants on Maui and this was better than Mamas, spagos, merrimans, humuhumu, and other places. The fish melts in your mouth- it's the freshest fish I've ever had. I cannot believe any of the negative reviews on here. When I'm looking for honest opinions- I only want to hear about how the food tasted and not how service and ambiance was. This by far exceeded expectations and all I can say is BRAVO. I wouldn't miss eating here - it's worth every expensive penny!!! This is what we ate: Tempura shrimp Salmon cakes Hamachi roll Wailea rainbow roll Wailea firecracker read more

Amazing new restaurant at the Wailea Gateway. There's going to be a crowd soon, so hurry up and try it. We were expecting amazing sushi... and we got that with the Big Island Special Roll. Each piece of fish was flavorful and perfectly selected and presented. But we were more than pleasantly surprised with the entree selection. We each got a different fish... New Zealand salmon and black cod. My cod dish was lightly, flaky, and expertly prepared. Both came with a generous portion of shrimp fried rice with sea asparagus. And definitely don't miss the ube dessert! It reminded us of a much improved chocolate pudding. Finally, the service was friendly and prompt.... They're ready to go even though they're in their second or third day of their soft opening. read more

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Actual rating: 10 out of 5! Finally- a perfect sushi spot in Wailea. The staff is very friendly, server Jerome is so kind and helpful with great menu suggestions! The vibe and decoration is very cool. This place is such a great spot for a family dinner or date night. Personal recommendations: Wailea Firecracker roll (the best!), Ribeye w/ fried Brussel sprouts, even the standard spicy tuna is stellar. read more

OMG! Sushi and sashimi were out of this world! Staff are awesome, friendly, fun what a pleasure eating there. Eldon and Robson were great! Made us feel very welcomed and part of the OAO family! Highly recommend eating here! read more

So I finally was able to try this spot out. I was able to try their food truck out at Azeka's but have heard great things about the restaurant at Wailea gateway shops. When we went they were pretty busy but were still able to get us in with a very short wait. The place is tucked away kinda in the back corner but I feel like it made it easier to find parking. Inside was cozy not overwhelming almost a welcoming vibe to the place. I personally liked the decor. We started off with a couple of appetizers one of my favorites was the crab cakes. Not a lot of filler and a good amount of crab with great flavor. I know there are a few places on Maui that serve crab cakes but I have tried many of them and have left disappointed. That was not the case here. We also ordered the Hamachi Carpaccio which was excellent. The fish was fresh and combined with the ponzu sauce and the peppers was incredible definitely one of our favorites. We also ordered the baked mussels and were not disappointed. The preparation was great and the flavors were perfect. Not overwhelming just a perfect pairing of mussels and sauce. We also tried one of the sushi rolls I apologize I forgot which one we ordered but let me just say that I do remember it being excellent. Not too much rice, the roll was beautifully prepared and again the flavors were right on point. Overall had an excellent meal the service was incredible and the ambiance was great. I can't wait to go back and try more of there excellent items. I highly recommend this spot especially if you want great sushi. read more

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Great service, bartenders were awesome, and the food was delicious. Definitely make a reservation because it can get busy. But you won't regret trying it!! read more

Oao - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

Kept seeing this spot on Instagram and decided to try it out for my mom's birthday. Everything we ordered was delicious and I will definitely be back. They seem to always be very busy, so I recommend making a reservation. I do not recommend eating here if you are impatient or starving. The staff is incredibly warm and kind, but have a lot on their hands so there may be a few moments where you're waiting around a bit. I personally found it worth the wait. They are BYOB while they are working on obtaining their liquor license. As someone that doesn't drink, I actually quite liked that they didn't have the licensing yet. They have a decent amount of mocktails that I was very excited to see. The golden nugget was very delicious as Yuzu is one of my favorite flavors. All the fish was fresh, nice thick slices. Always stoked to see otoro on a menu. Also got a salmon avocado roll not pictured, but they definitely didn't skimp on the fish! The uni shooter was awesome but might have a bit of a punch if you're not used to ponzu. All of the desserts were amazing, the mochi ice creams were very flavorful and spot on, I could eat their ice cream by the tub! the ube custard was great, strong ube flavor and not overwhelmingly sweet. Matcha panna cotta was perfectly set and just as delicious. Overall setting is bustling, on the noisy side, crowded, tables close together but not uncomfortable (at least for me) I can't wait to go back and try the rest of their menu items and mocktails! read more

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Would we come here again? ABSOLUTELY! Everything was perfect - from start to finish. Upon arrival, we were greeted so naturally by Joss + our table was already set before we sat down. The menu is viewed with a QR code and it was aesthetically pleasing. The ambiance is bright + moody, definitely a spot for a good time. They currently offer "mock tails" + they are so crisp + flavorful! The "bar" was ran by Kevin & Dwayne who really knew exactly what they were doing, so effortlessly, knowledgeable + swift. We ordered VEGETABLE TEMPURA, ROCK TEMPURA SHRIMP, SPECIAL FIRE CRACKER ROLL, BAKED OAO CALIFORNIA + MISO SOUP that was all 100/10 We were blown away by the flavors of the dishes - what I really appreciated was that each dish had their own flare, it didn't taste repetitive which I was worried about because most sushi places have a repetitive taste that all the rolls taste the same. Also, I love how clean the place is Thank you so much to Joss, Kevin + Dwayne for a memorable dining experience here! read more

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Oao is WOW! After a lovely day at the beach we decided that Sushi was in order for Happy Hour...we ordered four different items from the HH menu..we had a difficult decision on choosing one over the other items...The food was incredibly delicious and fresh...Our waiter Dwayne and the other staff were so helpful and pleasant and obviously enjoyed the cuisine vibe! The ambiance and decor of the restaurant was spot on! Just a beautiful restaurant with amazing staff and delicious / fresh food... We will be back! read more

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