The restaurant is located next to Uncle Bo's on Kapahulu and Campbell with public parking available at the lot across the street or down a few of the residential streets around. The front of the restaurant is understated, there's no sign, but there's a big glass window where passerby's are drawn to a single large table and dining guests. Everyone passing by peeps in, curious about what's going on inside. Each seating is at most 12 people. Chef Aung and the staff are all really accommodating and personable. It's BYOB and they will put your drinks in the fridge and make sure your cup doesn't run dry or bring out a bucket of ice for your wine or sake. The whole experience was tasty, unique, and affordable. It's intimate being seated with other guests and one table and you're bound to strike up a conversation. The food is delicious and while not full at the end of the meal, I was contented. I would definitely recommend as a nice date spot or a special occasion with a group of friends. You won't be disappointed. read more

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Aung does it all himself...it's good that it's BYOB. The menu needs to be expanded a little, there is no robatta, chawanmushi, sashimi, oysters, tempura, hand rolls or other variations besides nigiri. Anybody can do one piece nigiri dinners....you don't even get soy sauce. Nigiris don't get much toppings / garnishes so maybe this could be for a purest? Maybe if better choices for plating courses were used, it would be easier to eat some dishes....overall this place is average for Omakase and for the price ($140), I think there are better places to go....definitely not a top choice. read more

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Great place and atmosphere. Reasonably priced and BYOB. Food was fresh and server was informative with each piece. read more

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Amazing omakase by Chef Aung - always a good time + bomb ass sushi. It's not like your typical omakase experience. It's fun, high energy and intimate at the same time. The sushi course is priced well and put beautifully together from start to finish! read more

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Ate there a year ago. Food was okay. Uni at the end was the worst I have ever had. The same trip the owner of Banzi Sushi, on the Northshore said he did have uni because there is no good uni right now. The ambience was cool but we had to wait for three of Aung's friend to show up. Start time is a big deal for Omakase. His friends were drunk as shit and loud. The kept make his young staff boy take shots. He was hammered half way through. The other staff member was clearly annoyed. At one point his friend took a bottle of Christal off the wall to open. The girl snatched it away from him and was visibly pissed. Service was good for 9 people service. I think because Aung is hip and cool and came from a famous SF restaurant he gets by with that. The gross uni and his drunk ass friends probably doesn't happen often, I hope but those things ruined it for me. So, when I see five stars, I wonder am I the asshole? read more

Amazing omakase experience that will be a fun night out. Great food, unique ambiance, and personal service

The service is nice, but the food itself is not worth $140, very disappointing experience! The whole set tastes like cheap take out sushi, all the popular dishes on yelp were not served. Every piece tastes the same , assuming the chef uses the same sauce on every fish, nothing unique. The restaurant is a 12 seater with just one chef every piece of sushi took a average 8-9 minute to be served which is unacceptable, we were so confused how it got so many 5 stars reviews which is the main reason we decided to come here, unfortunately this gotta be the worst omakase I've ever had within this price range. Avoid this place at all cost! read more

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Heard great things about this place, so we were excited to try this out! Found a last minute opening for the 8PM seating on Open Table and decided to go for it. Street parking was easy. It's a nice place, would be good for special occasions. Food was okay but at $130/person, we expected more and have had better omakase. Don't get me wrong, fish was fresh.. it's just that the dishes were missing that "wow" factor. Good plating and presentation though. One perk is that it's BYOB. However, being that we were going to be served 15 dishes, we decided to opt out and come to enjoy the food. Guess that was our miss though because the chef spent a majority of his time talking and drinking with the other guests and barely engaged with our party. Overall thoughts, try it but bring alcohol. read more

This experience was definitely the highlight of my latest Oahu visit! Aung was so welcoming and entertaining that it felt like we were visiting a close friend. Every course felt purposeful and was very delicious. There were quite a few unique courses that I've never experienced before. I loved how personal the restaurant felt with an amazing playlist and even Pokémon toilet paper! I've already recommended this place to a few of my friends and will visit again the next time I'm on the island :) read more

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Outstanding sushi and service! Sushi is like having sushi in Tokyo. Quality of fish (melts in your mouth), amount of rice used is just right, the presentation, delivery, just simply amazing. Each flavor was paired well with different ingredients. Chef Aung is great and his staff very friendly and attentive, love the thoughtfully decoration that bring serenity and calm while you're inside. Will be back. read more

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Price point too good for omakase in Waikiki. Bring your own drinks. Amazing chef. Amazing server read more

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Coming here is like going to your friend's cool apt and your friend is an awesome sushi chef and he makes you dinner for you and some of his other friends in his kitchen. This is what it felt like to eat here - everyone sits at the counter only about 12-ish seats, everyone has their own drinks BYOB, chef just chats with people as he preps the food, everyone gets served at the same time each course, people are sharing their own drinks with chef and vice versa. Chef has such an unassuming nature, not pretentious, but you can see his craft and the food of course is super delicious. Had some fish I never heard of, knife jaw is one that I can remember the name of. The sushi is delicious, no soy sauce in sight and no need, each bite yummy. He refills waters frequently, he smiles, plays music, just a relaxed but still somehow elevated atmosphere. My friend who made the reservation said there are 2 seatings, we being ajoomas obviously took the earlier one at 5:30pm - my favorite is to eat delicious things early and then go to bed by 9! Other than chef, other things that standout in my mind - the most delicious pistachio ice cream I've ever had. It was nutty and so rich, chef confirmed he made it - wow! And there is rose patterned AND rose scented toilet paper in the bathroom! Where does one get such things? For $140 per person, overall it was a great meal, my stomach was satisfied by the end, and it was a modern and lovely setting without being stuffy or uncomfortable, all thanks to the friendly and uber competent chef. Next time, I'll remember to bring a big enough bottle of booze to share with chef or maybe his own. read more

Aung was awesome!! We loved everything we ate and also loved that it was BYOB. He even put our drinks in the fridge for us and served it in glasses. We had such a great time talking to him too. The food was amazing, but he made the experience even better. He even had a great playlist. Overall, straight gas!! read more

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My friend made a reservation for four people about a month in advance. I didn't do much research on it beforehand, just trusted her instincts. EXPERIENCE My friend let the restaurant know that we were celebrating an engagement. They acknowledged it upon arrival and sat us at one side the bar. One of our party was on the side, like the end of the bar. Then what felt like the main party showed up, they seemed to be locals, and they were celebrating a birthday. The chef gave them all of his attention. He made small talk, talked in more depth about the meal, and they even shared shots together. They got the best view for watching all of the preparation as well. His assistant was doing her best to talk to our party, and the other group at the other end of the bar. She was very kind, and also helped clear our plates for the next course. For the most part, we were left to entertain ourselves. The chef mentioned that there was supposed to be another chef, but he was feeling unwell. This could have remedied the situation. Also, the birthday person got a special moment, turn the lights down, sang, and a special something presented. The engagement celebration was sadly forgotten. When the meal was done, we were quickly escorted out. When we were driving away, we saw the chef zooming away in his car, and saw into the shop that the assistant was left there to clean up all by herself. FOOD 15 Course Omakase: (3/5) 1. Hokkaido Hairy Crab - Not overly creamy, but kind of overly wet feeling. (4/5) 2. Cherry smoked wood Skip Jack Tuna with caviar - Subtle smokey flavoring and the caviar wasn't overly salty. (4/5) 3. Spanish Mackerel (cooked) with lime - Very flakey! (4/5) 4. Seared Chu-Toro (medium fatty tuna) - I love seared fish, and it added a fiery flavor to the tuna making it seem fattier. (3/5) 5. Knife Jaw with lemon zest - Extremely subtle flavor. (4/5) 6. Aji (horse mackerel) - (5/5) 7. Spotted prawn with Uni from Hokkaido - Super gooey in a satisfying way. Has a slightly sweet flavor in the shrimp. (4/5) 8. Red Sea Bream - I don't think this one was seared or smoked, but it still somehow had a subtle smokey flavor to it? (3/5) 9. Sea Scallop from Hokkaido - Personally I just don't love scallops. (3/5) 10. Baby Snapper with chive rice - The chive rice was interesting (5/5) 11. Big Fin Squid - Very soft, not crunchy. (5/5) 12. O-toro - A classic! (5/5) 13. Cherry wood smoked Golden Eye Snapper - Nice oily smokey flavor. (3/5) 14. Uni rice with caviar - This just felt uninspired to me, especially as the last savory course, like the rice and uni become mixed like this in my mouth anyways. (6/5) 15. Pistachio nut ice cream - biggest surprise! Salty with a hint of sweet smooth cream. OVERALL The fish was definitely fresh and well executed. I feel the flavors were straightforward, not a lot of creativity or intrigue. The price I think is not too bad. I wish we were able to watch more of he preparation, or talk with the chef more throughout the meal. It felt kind of awkward, like we were invited to someones birthday party we didn't know. The assistant was amazing, cheery and helpful throughout. I think this is a great place to go for celebrating. Just kind of hit or miss on whether you'll be receiving the chef's attention. read more

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Loved the presentation along with the tasteful foods. Took shots with the chef and we made some new friends. Everything felt personal and I had an amazing birthday celebration here. read more

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Great fun! Not your typical quiet sushi bar with stern sushi-Nazi chef. Everyone is happy and Aung is having as much fun as everyone else, changing the music and lighting to enhance the mood of the clientele at the time. Every dish was delicious. Aung's unique and creative tiniest brushes of sauces or pinpricks of garnishes on each dish really made the flavors pop. All you hear after someone takes a bite is, "Mmmmmm!" Great place for foodies who also want to have fun. BYOB makes it even better! Only reasons I didn't give Aung 5 stars was because I was still a little hungry when I got home, and since they only have 2 seatings, they wanted everyone to leave at 7:30 so they could get ready for their second seating. Understandable for such a small place. read more

Great Omakase spot near Waikiki! My wife and I celebrated our 1 one anniversary here and the sushi was very delicious! My favorites from their menu were the following: 1. Spanish Mackerel with Miso Sauce 2. Cherrywood smoked golden eye red snapper (kinmedai) 3. Wild yellowtail tuna from Hokkaido (buri) 4. Uni rice with caviar 5. Hokkaido Uni with Fresh Crab Meat 6. Black throat sea perch from Nagasaki (nodoguro) Also the music ambience brought back some nostalgic early 2000s r&b vibes! Def bring your own drink if you are trying to have a good time as the head chef will be entertaining your party! read more

Sushi prepared by experts! Went here for lunch and the food and presentation were excellent. Since it was lunch, we didn't bring any drinks since everyone had to go back to work afterwards, but it's BYOB. We really didn't miss the alcohol. The sushi chef will share fun facts about the fish, and is very knowledgeable about all of the ingredients. Food is excellent! Will definitely be back! read more

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Went to Aung's to celebrate my boyfriends birthday and I must say Aung & his staff did not disappoint. I recently got in to omakase within the last 2 years because my boyfriend loves sushi. Some of my favorites included the uni rice with caviar, ahi, & toro. Service wise, this place gets a 10/10. When we went, it was Aung (sushi chef) & one of his workers. They made us feel comfortable during the entire experience, checking in on us constantly, while also coincidentally making connections between our mutual friends. Aung even made a special birthday sushi surprise for my boyfriend, turned the lights off, & blasted In Da Club by 50 Cent, which is something that made our experience even more memorable. The restaurant is unique, dark, and clean. There is no sign at the front of the store, but just know it's across the street from Zippy's & Side Street, on the corner. I would definitely recommend Omakase by Aung if you're in the mood for some great, affordable omakase. read more

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Wow 10/10. Kenneth made the experience so memorable! Unbelievable service. (Right) Gem! read more

Omakase By Aung - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Hearing great reviews about a new "hip" omakase on the island, we decided to give "Omakase by Aung" a try. We came to this omakase with pure excitement and enthusiasm. The reviews were great, but one bad review stood out the most. Someone that attended this meal said that she did not receive enough attention during the coursing. We just batted an eye at this review and figured it was nothing. We stood completely corrected. We were sat at the very end of the bar, where they tried to squeeze another seat in the tiny corner, also the furthest away from Chef Aung. This omakase experience was spread way too thin. One Chef and an inexperienced waitress for a seating of twelve. The food was decent. Good ingredients, but not very daring dishes for the unique concept he is trying to achieve. The service was absolutely awful. You could tell the waitress really was trying her hardest to talk to us. She made a great effort and she was very sweet. Due to this massive and extremely unprofessional setting, she was running around like a chicken with her head cut off, helping serve to twelve people that were spread across the long bar. Chef Aung made no effort to communicate with us at all, as he was too busy gossiping with his two friends the entire time. This also made it clear that his reviews are extremely biased to his friends. We heard Chef Aung talk all about the latest gossip, but not a peep about his dishes. Not a single dish was explained to us. This is how each "explanation" went: "this is golden eye snapper," "this is uni," "this is a steamed oyster," etc. They even asked a customer to open a container for them. This was all extremely unprofessional and very disappointing. Every dish was lackluster. We have never attended an omakase where the Chef accepted drinks from customers. This was extremely unprofessional in this setting. This led to Chef Aung having a lot of trouble serving the final courses. You could tell that this chef does have skill, but he has spread himself way too thin. He needs to hire another chef, or decrease his seating, because our experience was absolutely terrible and upsetting. Omakase is more than just a dish placed in front of you, it is an art. The explanation, the story of the ingredients and flavor pairings, the technique, the atmosphere. None of this was achieved by Chef Aung. The worst part was the music. The song blaring when we sat down was "kiss me through the phone." The courses finished off with "Alright" by Kendrick Lamar blaring on the speakers, practically kicking us out. You could barely hear yourself think with how loud the music was. It was extremely distasteful and it was another factor that ruined what could have been an amazing experience. Overall, "Omakase by Aung" was an absolute failure of a concept, and clearly caters mostly to his friends, not to true "foodies." Chef Aung should change the name to "An ill attempt of Omakase by Aung." read more

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Fun atmosphere. Delicious & creative pieces. I've been to Omakase by Aung a few times now and I am definitely a fan. I personally think that the omakase service is different from your standard omakase service in Hawaii. This place brings in the fun into your dining experience unlike other spots. Instead of sitting up straight and enjoying your sushi quietly, I found myself moving with the music and laughing with friends. $130 price point is extremely reasonable for the quality you receive as well as the service being BYOB. They provide glassware and anything else you may need for your drinks. Parking: There is a small lot behind the restaurant but if it is full, there is a public lot across the street by Side Street Inn. read more

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Came here almost a year ago, but I've always wanted to write a review about this place. This was my first time eating at an omakase restaurant because I don't normally enjoy eating fish. This place definitely changed my mind. I never knew higher quality fish can have no fishy taste. I really enjoyed each bite and chef was also chatting and joking with us throughout the night. My bf told me most omakase spots are usually pretty quiet but this place is not like that. We didn't mind it because we were just visiting and really enjoyed the vibe chefs were bringing. I forgot how many courses there were in total but my bf and I were pretty stuffed after. Portion size was also on the bigger end! Overall, food was amazing, presentation was beautifully done, and I had lots of fun eating here. read more

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Excellent quality and reasonably priced. Everything is super fresh, and the chef's preparation lets the ingredients speak for themselves. We had a couple of dishes that were harder to find at other omakase places, like ankimo (monkfish liver) and shirako (cod sperm). Those in our party who didn't enjoy it as much were the less adventurous eaters. You also have to be okay with the vibe that is not your typical omakase. It's upbeat, fun, happy and loud. The service is not the fastest, as it is only the chef + 1 waitress/dishwasher. However, it was not a problem for us because it's byob, and everyone just hangs out and drinks in between courses. Our large party took the whole bar, which I'd recommend doing. It's an intimate space and a lot of fun. read more

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I've now been here twice and I have to say each time was a fun omakase experience. First off the price is super affordable at $130 and you get about 12-14 pieces, I lost count. The quality and the preparation and attention to detail superb. Aung is very outgoing and always engaging with the diners. I also like that there are only 12 seats per dining so there that intimate experience. I'll be coming back for repeat visits! read more

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Had an amazing time for dinner! We went into this having no clue about anything and we were pleasantly surprised. It's definitely a modern hip experience, everyone working has a super outgoing funny personality, I recommend this for extroverts as it is definitely an inclusive and communal experience. The food was delicious and every dish was completed with care and love! We fell in love with this place and would definitely go back! Thank you chef Aung, leslie, and serah for taking care of us!! read more

Fun experience! Chef Aung was very personable and the atmosphere was like a chill elegant nightclub. Servers Angie and Squid were fun to talk to! We came as a multigenerational family group and they handled all ages well including the teenagers and all the way up to the elderly grandma who took a shot with Chef Aung and the dinner guests at the 8 pm seating. Thank you for the experience - food was very much on point and the fish freshness and preparation was impeccable. Will definitely be back! read more

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Another great new spot for omakase! I enjoyed how some pieces were eaten by hand and some pieces came with a twist. It is $130 for 15 pieces so really can't beat the price for what you get! Chef Aung is super friendly and great service overall. The bar only accommodates around 12 people so overall pretty intimate experience. Generally it is on the slower paced side and will take 2 hours to go through every course. If you like to eat fast and run this probably isn't for you. I personally enjoyed the pace and it's good for a date night. read more

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Intimate, extremely high quality, and not stuffy. There's a real kinship to this experience, all centered around amazing food. I would come back here every trip. Completely amazed and deeply appreciative of the hard work and skill that goes into this meal. read more

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Had the most amazing dinner here last night. The food was incredible but even more than that Aung and his staff were so accommodating and friendly. The vibe felt more like a dinner with a group of close friends than eating at a restaurant. The highlight of our trip, Do Not Skip!!! read more

The best experience!! Such a laidback vibe with amazing staff. The chef Aung and the waitresses Madi and serah did such an amazing job of taking care of me. It was my birthday and they made it so special. I definitely recommend this restaurant from the food to the service. Ecerything is spectacular, you will not be disappointed! read more

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I went to Sushi by Aung yesterday for the first time. The seating is around the counter and Chef Aung prepares each piece of sushi for each customer. The interval for each piece is around 5 minutes. The pieces are very small but are fresh fish from Japan except the salmon which is from New Zealand. If you are hungry I suggest that this is not the place because the pieces are not enough to fill your stomach. Chef Aung is pleasant and introduces the name of each fish as he serves. For the price $130/person with the quantity served and the small portions, I think it is over priced. For a one time experience, it's fine, but living here, I have gone to many good sushi's places with fish from Japan and it costs much less. " read more

Mediocre experience and food. Sushi was okay. Sushi isn't amazing and presentation is okay. Chef isn't really passionate about sushi or the restaurant and it really shows. Wish I went somewhere else and didn't waste my calories or time at Onakase by Aung. read more

Amazing experience! A very personal interaction with the staff (love you Angie!) and absolutely astounding attention to detail by the chef. I was terrified of uni going into the dinner. Chef Aung made me a believer. When he brought out the Wagyu beef, I said 'did you just beef my sushi? I love you man!'. So unexpected and delightful. I reserved another dinner on Friday before we leave town because I couldn't imagine never having it again. read more

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WOW! Where do I start, this experience left me completely blown away and amazed. The quality, taste, service, ambiance, and everything was just top tier. My top favorites were definitely the A5 Wagyu and Uni rice with caviar, actually ascended me to heaven. It was my favorite omakase place of all time, if you're thinking about this place, don't hesitate because it will blow you away like it did for me. read more

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Had a great time dining at Omakase By Aung. We connected with chef Aung and had a fun conversation during dinner. He makes the whole dining experience chill and laidback, I felt like I was eating at a friends house. The other staff were friendly as well. Fish was fresh and every piece was delicious. The Versace plate made for great photos. The truffle ice cream that was served at the end of our meal was to die for, I wish I could buy it! Love that it was BYOB, don't forget to share some with the chef! You can't go wrong for $130 a person for 15 courses. Try it out! read more

Brand new omakase on Kapahulu is definitely worth checking out! Chef Aung is a lot of fun to interact with, and you can tell he enjoys what does. His lemon infused ikura broke da mout, and the cherry smoked kanpachi and kinmedai had excellent flavor. It's not "Jiro's", but a more modern omakase experience. I am looking forward to see what he creates next! read more

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If you're looking for a relatively "affordable" omakase place in Honolulu, Omakase by Aung is the perfect spot. We were looking for a nice and reasonably priced omakase in the area to spend our 2 year anniversary, and luckily came across this one on Tiktok and it was a great experience! Every course tasted amazing and I felt like there was a really nice variety of different flavors throughout. And Chef Aung made the experience super fun, engaging, and welcoming! Definitely recommend checking it out especially if it's your first time trying Omakase and make a reservation ahead of time! read more

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Good service!! Becca is on top of everything & Chef Aung is super friendly and gives top service!! He makes sure all his guests are satisfied and comfortable in his presence. Definitely recommend this omakase spot! read more

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Our group of 5 had a blast at Chef Aung's Omakase. It was everyone's favorite memory and experience of the trip. If you like great food, byob, and a fun chef, this is the place to go. It felt like we had the place to ourselves and we quickly became friends with the people sitting next to us. Everyone sits at the "table" with the chef so you don't have to fight for that seat. Each item was served at a solid pace one at a time over about 1h30 min/2h? We were all happy with the quality of the food and we walked away not hungry. Planning our trip it was hard to pick which Omakase to go to. Chef Aung's had less reviews, but I took a gamble and we won big! read more